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Boil Alert Lifted; Ends disruption in 11 towns
Kathy Fox, supervisor at Friendly’s in Poland, stands in an empty restaurant dining room. The eatery was closed Friday because of a widespread boil alert ...
Marines drop by North Elementary
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com While waiting to hear the sounds of the rotating blades of a
Canfield youth make international friends
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com When Canfield Village Middle School sixth-graders Jad Saleh
Band students make scarves for children
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com What gets a tired and busy Boardman High School student up
SJIHM students send packages to troops
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After two weeks of preparation, it was time to start
Stories published November 20, 2010
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Mooney falls to Buchtel 35-10
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Ravenna There wasn’t a whole lot Cardinal Mooney coach P.J.
"All Dolled Up' at the Arms Museum
The Arms Family Museum will open its “All Dolled Up” holiday exhibit Dec. 4.
Ursuline advances with 48-0 win
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com AURORA It was No. 1-seeded Ursuline against No. 2 Kirtland
Badger student's recycling slogan best of 450 entries
“Move over trash can, it’s recycle time” is the new recycling slogan for the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District, and it was written by Rebekah Stanhope from Joseph Badger Middle School in Kinsman.
Springfield Christmas tree sale starts Nov. 29
Springfield Township Fire Department Station 21, 10720 Struthers Road, will have its 30th annual Christmas tree sale. They will begin selling the trees at 1 p.m. Nov. 29.
Crews reopen 711 Connector, Interstate 680 after accident
YOUNGSTOWN All portions of the 711 Connector and Interstate 680 that authorities closed this
SOCIETY DIGEST
Society program is all about the birds canfield Audubon Society of Mahoning Valley is inviting
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Wildwood will have an early supper at 4 p.m. at Drake’s Landing. Helen Van Nest will be the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Lori’ is great, except for moods
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Lori,” a wonderful woman,
HELOISE: Mobile groomers ease pet’s stress
Dear Readers: If you have older dogs that may get stressed by car rides going to the vet or groomer,
FOCAS sponsors holiday event as benefit for area children
MERCER, PA. Friends of Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County, 350 Market St., is inviting the
Butler Institute of American Art all decked out for the holidays
YOUNGSTOWN Preparations have been completed for the 40th annual American Holiday Fine Arts and
UPDATE: Portion of I-680 also closed after truck overturns on 711 Connector
YOUNGSTOWN A truck crash on the 711 Connector this morning has forced the shutdown of an
Traffic alert: Truck overturns causing closure of portion of 711 Connector
YOUNGSTOWN A truck overturned on the 711 Connector shortly before 10 a.m. today, forcing
No recount in Newton Falls mayor's race
Though the margin of difference in the Nov. 4 Newton Falls special election was small, it appears it was not small enough to prevent Lyle A. Waddell from being sworn in as mayor this Wednesday.
5-year-old left on Youngstown school bus
A substitute bus driver left a 5-year-old boy on the school bus this week after the child had fallen asleep.
Court finds fault with Girard court; award damages to Hubbard woman
A Hubbard woman and her attorney will receive a combined $11,750 as a result of Girard Municipal Court’s being unable to produce an audiotape and stenographic record of the woman’s 2003 trial.
Former YSU coach pleads guilty to drug charges
A former Youngstown State University assistant softball coach charged with drug trafficking has reached an agreement with prosecutors that may allow her to avoid prison in exchange for some guidance to young people.
Clergy’s calling: Calm Chaney
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city school district is calling on those
Mogadore Wildcats continue their mastery of McDonald in regional final
By JON MOFFETT
Man charged in assault gets plea deal, then frees himself from house arrest
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com Youngstown A city man given a three-week reprieve
Late collapse costs Phantoms at home
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Special teams breakdowns in the third period
Humbug! Sheriff warns of Dec. 26 layoffs
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A.
Mount Union opens playoffs
Staff report alliance Ten-time NCAA Division III national champion Mount Union begins its quest
West leads Hornets over Cavs
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS David West scored a season-high 34 points, and the New Orleans
Schools’ climate deemed adverse
City district survey points to low morale By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A
Buckeyes face tough test in Big Ten today at Iowa
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa Nearly everyone familiar with the Big Ten figured the winner of
Sparking interest
‘Light the Wick’ brings entertainment scene into focus By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Sidney Crosby wins game in shootout for Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby hasn’t scored this many goals so early in a season.
City gets $1.2M for cleanup at V&M
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city received a $1.23 million grant to
Weed and Seed effort gets results in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Results of the city’s first year of the federal Weed and
Girard must pay for court’s failure to produce items
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Hubbard woman and her attorney will receive a combined
Boil Alert Lifted; Ends disruption in 11 towns
Kathy Fox, supervisor at Friendly’s in Poland, stands in an empty restaurant dining room. The eatery was closed Friday because of a widespread boil alert issued Thursday by Aqua Ohio Inc.
West is best for Illinois-Northwestern contest
Associated Press CHICAGO It sounds like something out of a backyard touch football game. No
Ex-YSU coach likely to avoid jail time on 4 drug counts
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former Youngstown State University
Boil-alert tips
Boil-alert tips Aqua Ohio Inc. issued a boil alert Thursday for Poland, Lowellville and New
Girard man faces aggravated burglary charge
Staff report LORDSTOWN An aggravated burglary charge has been filed in Newton Falls Municipal
Royster leads Penn St. vs. Indiana
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State was picky in choosing game film to study
Waddell’s vote margin for mayor likely enough
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Though the margin of difference in the Nov. 4 Newton
Warriors Inc. takes action for needy
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the three years Warriors Inc. has been
5-year-old boy left alone sleeping inside school bus
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A substitute bus driver left a 5-year-old boy
SEC suspends Tenn. coach Pearl
Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl has been suspended for the
Martinez and Williams ready for their rematch
Associated Press NEW YORK Boxing returned to the mainstream last week, thanks to a pint-sized
Students serve up food, song
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Thanksgiving is about tradition, and this
Schools probe bus incidents
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN School officials continue to investigate
william d. lewis | the vindicator
william d. lewis | the vindicator Keith Stinson, a Youngstown State University student from
Mount Vernon residents try to cope with slayings
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio The first indication that something had gone terribly wrong
Changes may be coming to Sprint Chase
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. NASCAR is still considering changes to its title format even
ND-Army rivalry renewed in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK Lincoln Center was picked as the site of Notre Dame’s pep rally,
2,000 fetuses found in temple
Associated Press BANGKOK On the grounds of a Buddhist temple, dozens of white plastic bags lay
Associated Neighbors Centers to get grant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Associated Neighbors Centers in Youngstown is receiving $10,000 from the
County rectifies paycheck error
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An error in the Mahoning County payroll
Mahoning County indictments
Brian Conway, 18, North Evanston Avenue, aggravated robbery. Nicholas Morales, 16, Steel Street,
Weathersfield Twp. to expand Kerr Cemetery
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees have reviewed plans and work already
Bow hunter bags record-breaking bear
Associated Press BUSHKILL, Pa. An 879-pound black bear brought down by a bow hunter this week
Youth eludes police
Youth eludes police YOUNGSTOWN Two police officers got into a scuffle with one of two unruly
Church could regain property in Russia
Church could regain property in Russia MOSCOW More than 90 years after its properties were
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the
Waters’ House ethics trial postponed
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House ethics trial of Rep. Maxine Waters was postponed Friday
2 indicted in ’09 murders of 2 men
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted two
Thanksgiving Day community meals
Mahoning county Youngstown: The McGuffey Road Church of Christ, 1101 Miami Ave., will have a free
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Simmy T. Terrell, 48, Ellenville, N.Y., and Sandra O.
Olive Garden serves up its 15th annual Pasta Tales essay contest
Staff report orlando, fla. Olive Garden is seeking to capture students’ aspirations and plans to
Campus Notes
Campus Notes INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, Marion, Ind. Joanna Buchannon of Youngstown earned
Bernanke forcefully answers critics
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is taking some highly unusual
Icon features subject of two ancient writings
This Sunday, Orthodox churches will celebrate the Feast of the Entrance of the Mother of God into
Westminster to host holiday service
Staff report new wilmington, pa. Westminster College’s Chapel Office and New Wilmington
NATO agrees to build missile shield over Europe
Associated Press LISBON, Portugal President Barack Obama won NATO summit agreement Friday to
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Salvation Army’s Christmas distribution of food will take place from 10 a.m. to 2
Jobless rate in Ohio drops to 9.9%
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s unemployment rate is below 10 percent for the first time in more
Go&Do Saturday
TOday Dances Del Sinchak, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.
Report: Demand is high for easy, universal credit-transfer system
Staff report columbus A report released last week by the Ohio Board of Regents shows strong
Winterfest dance planned for Dec. 1 at country club
Staff report youngstown The 10th annual special-needs Winterfest dance is set for Dec. 1. The
Death penalty doubts
Opinion: Death penalty doubts Plain Dealer: For the second time in two months, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vNortheast Ohio Pet Expo, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Products and information
MCCTC students give screenings
MCCTC students give screenings canfield Students in the Health Tech Prep program at the Mahoning
‘The Next Three Days’ An engrossing thriller
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Paul Haggis is back to his tricky script tricks with the
Advent service
Advent service youngstown St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., will present the annual Advent
birthdays
birthdays Actress-comedian Kaye Ballard is 85. Actress Estelle Parsons is 83. TV personality
thanksgiving services | At area churches
This is listing of special services for Thanksgiving submitted by area churches. Austintown
KSU grant will allow NE Ohio partnership
Staff report kent The School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University has
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
GM stock rises on its 2nd day
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors’ stock rose the second day it traded as it rebounded
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.05 .07 Avalon
Squelch any talk of U.S. troops joining Mexico’s drug war
Editorial: Drug-gang violence south of the border has reached a horrendous and frightening level. Every day
Royalty’s modern couple
Opinion: I’ve been wallowing in exit polls and poring over debt-reduction plans, so perhaps you’ll forgive a
Time Warner offers low-cost option
Staff report AKRON Time Warner Cable will launch TV Essentials, a lower-priced option, in coming
More cash for GM clunker?
Opinion: By Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON — Here is a test for the new
MSHA warns 13 mining operations
MSHA warns 13 mining operations MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Federal regulators late Friday warned 13
Marines drop by North Elementary
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com While waiting to hear the sounds of the rotating blades of a
McKinley students learn to manage money
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Fifth and sixth-graders certainly know how to spend money,
Village holiday lighting set for Dec. 4
Poland’s second annual Lighting of the Village Christmas Celebration is set for Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in
Boardman High school observes Veteran’s Day
The entire school paused as the sound of “Taps” echoed through the Boardman High School corridors
Operation Christmas Child is underway
Students at the Willow Creek Learning Center are sending their love, and gifts, to kids across the
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2010. There are 41 days left in the year. Associated
Poland briefs
Journey to Bethlehem Disciples Christian Church will hosts a Journey to Bethlehem Dec. 4 from 2
Children reap from this group’s sewing
Kingdom Community church, which recently moved to the Struthers Fifth Street plaza from Youngstown-
Pumpkins make math lessons count
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com On Oct. 21, Watson kindergarten teacher Krista Beard provided
West students treat veterans to lunch
Military veterans got a free lunch Nov. 11 at West Boulevard Elementary during a special event in
‘Boo’ becomes a Buckeye
Canfield High School senior Bruce “Boo” Timko signed a national letter-of-intent Nov. 10 to attend
School officials mourn fallen bus driver
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com The Austintown school board observed a moment of silence at its
Federal League selections announced
The selections for the Austintown Fitch Fall 2010 All Federal League were recently announced. In
Boardman briefs
Give the gift of sight at fundraiser Help give the gift of sight at a fundraiser for the Cornea
Boardman church performs live nativity
Take a break from the busy holiday season and join Disciples Christian Church on a Journey to
The age of innocence died 11/22/63
Opinion: His dark hair has long since turned white. The years have accentuated his features, and sunken eyes
Austintown schools compete for Pepsi grants
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Township schools have two grants in November’s Pepsi Refresh
Sports briefs
Sean Baker honored as MAC Player of The Week Sean Baker was named the Mid-American Conference West
Trustees leave lighting issue in the dark
Staff report Township trustees voted Monday to deny the pursuit of a lighting district for a group
Fitch choirs set Christmas concert
The Austintown Fitch High School’s Vocal Music Department is getting into the spirit of the season
Critters creating care cloths
The Country Critters 4-H Group of Poland and New Springfield is looking for donations of new and
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
Sports briefs
Boardman resident swims for Ashland team Boardman’s Brian Worhatch is a member of the men’s swim
Children reap from this group’s sewing
Kingdom Community church, which recently moved to the Struthers Fifth Street plaza from Youngstown-
Poland youth leads international trip
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com When Canfield Village Middle School sixth-graders Jad Saleh
Canfield briefs
Go on a Journey to Bethlehem Disciples Christian Church will hosts a Journey to Bethlehem Dec. 4
Canfield youth make international friends
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com When Canfield Village Middle School sixth-graders Jad Saleh
Canfield’s Smith to play baseball at Cleveland State
Senior Brad Smith signed a national letter-of-intent to attend Cleveland State University to play
Student chefs waiting to cook you lunch
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com White tablecloths cover the tables with cloth napkins
Student chefs waiting to cook you lunch
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com White tablecloths cover the tables with cloth napkins
Room 104 offers thrills and chills
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The Oct. 29 Halloween celebration at St. Joseph and Immaculate
Goddard School teaches healthy habits
Students are never too young to learn about nutrition — at least that is the motto of one early
New tin men coming to middle school robotics class
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com The robots in Dave Izzo’s class take a daily beating. “They
Guidance counselor lends students her ear
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com “What do you want to talk about today?” It’s a simple
Township trustees to renew levy efforts
Township trustees are looking toward a renewal levy after a 2-mill replacement levy failed last
Operation Christmas Child is underway
Students at the Willow Creek Learning Center are sending their love, and gifts, to kids across the
War Vet Museum burns retired flags
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield War Vet Museum hosted its annual Veterans Day
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
Local couple says ‘I Boo’ on Halloween
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Austintown resident Kris Christmas spent her Halloween as a
Storm water fee discussion on tap
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com An ordinance to collect a storm-water utility fee was
Disney magic captivates Poland North
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com It was a night of Disney for students at North Elementary.
Brownlee scholarship needs additional funding
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It has been four decades since George Brownlee walked the
Market Street students thank veterans
Red, white and blue filled the auditorium of Market Street Elementary as they gave thanks to
Austintown schools compete for Pepsi grants
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Township schools have two grants in November’s Pepsi Refresh
Student chefs waiting to cook you lunch
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com White tablecloths cover the tables with cloth napkins
Canfield speech and debate team wins second straight tournament
The Canfield High School Speech and Debate team won the Niles Tournament Nov. 13 with 83 points.
Band students make scarves for children
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com What gets a tired and busy Boardman High School student up
Austintown briefs
2010 Hoops 4 Healing The Federal League and the Northeast Buckeye Conference are collaborating to
Community foundation hears from the public
The Boardman Community Foundation made its formal debut at the Boardman Park Lariccia Family
Middle school students honor veterans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Canfield Village
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
SJIHM students send packages to troops
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com After two weeks of preparation, it was time to start
Frank Ohl choir honors veterans in song
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com “This day is not about glorifying war,” Frank Ohl principal
Canfield hockey team relies on experience
The Canfield Cardinals varsity hockey team has some high expectations heading into the 2010-11
Phantoms Squirt team wins season-opener
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team opened its season with a home ice 4-3 win over the
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