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Columbiana council reviews spending for 2011

With no new or old business on the agenda tonight, Columbiana City Council members took a look at the city’s finances for 2011.


McDonald Christmas in the Village Nov. 27

The 29th annual Christmas in the Village festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27, ending at 9 p.m. near the Ramsay Pavilion across from Village Hall.


Leaders asked to help prepare water protection plan

Community and elected representatives have been asked for their help in the preparation of the Meander Creek Watershed Action Plan. The watershed coordinator says the purpose of the plan will be to improve water quality and protect it.


Woman charged with making false alarm in Liberty Rite-Aid

Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, with inducing panic and making a false alarm at about 9:30 a.m. Monday in Rite Aid, 2704 Belmont Ave.


MVSD meeting Wednesday afternoon

Mahoning Valley Sanitary District will have a meeting at 4 p.m. today in the assembly room at the district’s offices on Ohltown-McDonald Road.


Conservative N.Y. archbishop elected president of Catholic bishops conference

The nation’s Catholic bishops bucked decades of tradition Tuesday to select Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York as their new leader, cementing his reputation as a star of the American church and prompting some commentators to suggest that the U.S. Catholic hierarchy may be turning rightward.


Police seeking truck driver accused of road rage

Police are still looking for the driver of a gray and red truck that side-swiped another vehicle in an apparent road rage incident.


Ursuline coach expects tough matchup

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whether it’s on film on or on the field, Dan


Police seek burglars of East Side home

Police seek burglars of East Side home


Elderly North Jackson man gets prison time on sex charge with girl

North Jackson man gets 4-year prison term


Britain's Prince William: Looking forward to life with Kate

Prince William: Looking forward to life with Kate


NASA finds 4th crack on shuttle fuel tank

NASA finds 4th crack on shuttle fuel tank


Delta adding Pittsburgh-to-Paris flights in June

Delta adding Pittsburgh-to-Paris flights in June


Woman charged with inducing panic

liberty Police charged Darlene Mihalko, 36, of the 700 block of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, with


Woman tries to cut tattooed name off man

Woman tries to cut tattooed name off man


Neighbors say suspected meth house in Akron was busy

Neighbors say suspected meth house in Akron was busy


Cholera backlash fuels anti-UN protests in Haiti

Cholera backlash fuels anti-UN protests in Haiti


Tiger Woods changing more than swing as year ends

Tiger Woods changing more than swing as year ends


Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be the best deal

Walmart drug plan for seniors may not be the best deal


Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District has special election Friday

Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District has special election Friday


House ethics panel: Rep. Rangel violated rules

House ethics panel: Rangel violated rules


Mahoning prosecutor fights prison-time reduction for shooter of Joe Kaluza

Mahoning prosecutor fights prison-time reduction for shooter of Joe Kaluza


Ohio fire marshal probing fatal fire in Mahoning County

Ohio fire marshal probing fatal fire in Mahoning County


AAA projects Ohio hoilday travel increase

AAA projects Ohio holiday travel increase


Apple says iTunes will sell Beatles music

Apple says iTunes will sell Beatles music


MVSD meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday

MVSD meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday


FBI notifies Ohio State about bomb threat

FBI notified Ohio State about bomb threat


Motor Trend names GM's Chevrolet Volt 2011 Car of the Year

Motor Trend names GM's Chevrolet Volt 2010 Car of the Year


Wholesale prices rise on higher gas costs

Wholesale prices rise on higher gas costs


Ohio man who lost leg urges leniency for driver

Ohio man who lost leg urges leniency for driver


REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet

Girard High School Class of 1985 will have a reunion from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Nov. 27 at the Martini


Courtney Collins | Brian Yost

Vienna CourTney Lee Collins and Brian Michael Yost were married Aug. 28 at the garden of the

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Christa Thomas | Gregory Blasko

YOUNGSTOWN Gregory Franklin Blasko and his bride, the former Christa Michele Thomas, honeymooned

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Kimberly Agler | Joseph Marzano

Austintown Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the setting at 2 p.m. July 3 for the wedding of

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Jessica Erck | Larry Knittle

BOARDMAN A honeymoon in Riviera Maya, in Mexico followed the Aug. 28 wedding of Jessica Lynn Erck

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Memorial bench placed on trailhead


Exchange program to benefit needy

Exchange program to benefit needy Wellness One, 843 Boardman-Canfield Road, Boardman, and Wellness


Appeal for killer of six set to begin

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Michael A. Davis’ conviction and 310-year

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Chamber publishes marketing book Selling the Valley to the world

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber has unveiled


City to demolish vacant buildings

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is moving in a number of directions


Standing up to Bullying

Struthers hopes to make a difference By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Harley

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East Liverpool man charged in stabbing death of companion

By D.A WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron


Governor’s clemency to Cornwell criticized

June 11, 1996: A chalk drawing with the word “Baby” and a pool of blood mark the spot where 3-year-old Jessica Ballew was shot and killed on the porch of an apartment on Oak Park on Youngstown’s North Side.

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Family seeks in-person meeting with governor

By PETER H. MILLIKEN AND JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. news@vindy.com GIRARD The father, aunt and

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Governor's Statement on Clemency Application of Sidney Cornwell (press release)

Governor's Statement on Clemency Application of Sidney Cornwell

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Mooney healthy, feeling good

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A close finish in a playoff game doesn’t help a

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Zappa ready to go

Ursuline and Mooney vie for regional football championships on Saturday By JOHN BASSETTI

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Homeless man found guilty of trespassing

By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The homeless man reportedly beaten by


MYCAP hires interim director

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action


Browns’ McCoy draws raves

Associated Press BEREA If there were any doubts, any lingering questions, any deeper suspicions

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Eagles and Vick rout Washington

Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. Michael Vick threw four touchdown passes, including an 88-yarder


32 counties unite for regional improvement

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Juanita Huckleby is grateful to see more residents


THANKSGIVING | Free meals

A list of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The


51 die in building collapse

Associated Press NEW DELHI A four-story building collapsed in a congested neighborhood in New


School officials remember bus driver who died

By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com austintown The Austintown school board observed a moment of


Clint Hurdle: ‘Pirates are right fit’

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates thought they were interviewing Clint Hurdle.


Rangel ethics case in hands of jury panel

Associated Press WASHINGTON Once one of the most powerful members of Congress, veteran Rep.


Scientists propose one-way trip to Mars

Associated Press PULLMAN, Wash. Invoking the spirit of “Star Trek” in a scholarly article titled


Mill Creek to reopen renovated fountain

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Two months of construction and more than a year


Hoosiers are still reeling

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana coach Bill Lynch skipped right over the ugly numbers


Births

BIRTHS St. Joseph Health Center Jeff and Vickie Chonko, Warren, girl, Nov. 12 Mary Hinkle and


Buckeyes’ Big Ten, BCS hopes on line

Associated Press COLUMBUS A whole season of hope and expectation rides on eighth-ranked Ohio


Area news digest

Woman reports rape YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the reported rape of a 53-year-old South


Improvements eyed for Salem stadium

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Salem school board and the Salem Preservation


Rookies go to Capitol Hill with calls for change

Associated Press WASHINGTON Old and new Washington collided on Capitol Hill on Monday, and new


FLU SHOTS Where to get one

Flu-shot clinics will take place in these locations this week in Mahoning County: Youngstown:


Canfield and Austintown Police Calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Boldon: Bring on the best

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bob Boldon knows the only way too get better is

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Security guard accused of stealing drugs

Staff report warren A local hospital security guard is accused of stealing drugs from the


Sheriff: Missing mom, others may be dead

Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio Fearing the worst, investigators searched a lake for three

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Scanners, pat-downs draw protests from air passengers

Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly a week before the Thanksgiving holiday air-travel crush,


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 6 p.m., Caf Cimmento, 120 E.


Newsmakers

newsmakers Snipes argues for new trial OCALA, Fla. Federal attorneys have asked a central


National news in brief

Karzai remarks raise questions KABUL President Hamid Karzai has interfered in corruption cases


Local news digest

‘Fill the Cruiser’ “Fill the Cruiser” food drive is planned Saturday by local police departments


Slocum expects big test by Bulls

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU forward Vytas Sulskis wears many hats — senior


Man pleads guilty in arrow shooting

Associated Press CINCINNATI A man pleaded guilty Monday to trying to kill another man by


We’re paying for it already

Opinion: We’re paying for it already Barack Obama told everyone that his socialized health care would not


It’s the bad old days in Cincy

Associated Press CINCINNATI The Bengals are stuck in the bad old days. Some of their fans


NYR rallies to beat Pens

PITTSBURGH Ryan Callahan’s overtime winner took away some of Henrik Lundqvist’s anger over blowing


GMs to begin meeting today

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A year after shifting their meetings from the usual resort


Posey, Feliz selected as MLB’s top rookies

Associated Press NEW YORK San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey and Texas Rangers closer


Steelers vow they’ll recover from big loss

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers’ 13-point loss to the Patriots felt much worse than


Retail-sales increase is led by auto purchases

Associated Press WASHINGTON A surge in auto purchases helped lift retail sales in October by


A gangland killer showed no respect for life and gets better than he deserved

Editorial: Sidney Cornwell should have died this morning. Had he, his debt to society may have been paid.

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Replica grenade in act causes stir at wharf SAN FRANCISCO A juggler performing


New Castle’s ‘Annie’ is a familiar face

By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. I’m not sure whether the sun will


Spare me the commissions

Opinion: Another deficit reduction commission has now made its recommendations. My own recommendation for


This Day in History

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2010. There are 45 days left in the year. Associated


Film could widen rift with Israel

Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Cinemas across Turkey are showing a trailer for an upcoming


Source: GM may raise target price of IPO

Associated Press DETROIT Strong investor demand for General Motors stock may prompt the


HELOISE: Touting libraries’ online tutoring

Dear Heloise: Thanks so much for the kind words about libraries, and especially the San Antonio


Top-grossing movies for the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at U.S. and Canadian theaters

Top-grossing movies for the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by


Would George enjoy the tea party?

Opinion: By Peter Henriques (Fredericksburg ) Free Lance-Star FAIRFAX, Va. For obvious reasons, and


Mahoning County Court Filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick M. Sanders, 30, of 3550 New Castle Road,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.48 .31 Avalon


Pet Expo this weekend at Eastwood Expo Center

Staff report NILES Doris Straka, an animal communicator, will be the special guest at the


Facebook platform takes aim at e-mail

Facebook platform takes aim at e-mail SAN FRANCISCO Facebook unveiled a new messaging platform


Obama’s teachable moment

Opinion: WASHINGTON The predictably childish reactions of the left and right to the budget blueprint


Brad Garrett Life after ‘Raymond’

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND 111 After growing up just north of Los


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Lies told by ‘Roy’ broke her trust

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: “Roy” and I have been married for 43 years. We have


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