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No more Mr. Nice Guy
Scrapes and bruises cover the right side of Brandon Ouellette’s face as the 15-year-old sits outside his Austintown home Tuesday evening. Ouellette said he hallucinated ...
Stories published November 24, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Local band to collect food for needy at Friday concert
One local band is doing its part to help those in need of a good meal even after Thanksgiving has passed.
Sale of local artwork starts Friday at Eastwood gallery
The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host a holiday show and sale featuring artwork created by local students and adults beginning Friday and ending Jan. 2.
Big 'Opt-Out' big bust
The big Opt-Out looked like a big bust Wednesday as Thanksgiving travelers around the country patiently submitted to full-body scans and pat-down searches rather than create havoc on one of the busiest flying days of the year.
Anti-Facebook pastor steps down after past sexual three-way revealed
A pastor who barred church officials from using Facebook, saying it can lead to adultery, is temporarily stepping down from the pulpit following his admission that he engaged in a three-way sexual relationship a decade ago.
Former GOP leader Tom DeLay convicted of money laundering
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay - once one of the most powerful and feared Republicans in Congress - was convicted Wednesday on charges he illegally funneled corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002.
Collection for veterans in nursing homes
A collection will be taken from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Packard Music Hall for the 600 patients living in the state’s two nursing homes for veterans — one in Sandusky, an hour west of Cleveland, and one in Georgetown, 45 minutes east of Cincinnati.
Accused serial cat killer cleared of charges
MIAMI — Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped their case against accused serial cat killer Tyler Weinman
Homeless man sentenced today
The homeless man a witness saw beaten by teens, then arrested for criminal trespassing, has been released from jail one day before Thanksgiving.
Coroner finds toddler’s death at Staples Center to be an accident
LOS ANGELES — The L.A. County coroner has determined that the death of a toddler who fell from a
Fire at Western Reserve school this morning
School officials in the Western Reserve district are thankful that a fire at the construction site of the new K-12 building did not cause serious damage.
Judge reaches out to holdouts in 9/11 health suit
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal judge overseeing a major legal settlement for thousands of ground zero
Lawyer takes stand in fee fight with Brunei prince
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer locked in a multimillion-dollar dispute with Brunei’s Prince Jefri Bolkiah
Family of 5 kids in Calif ride collapse gets $3.4M
ANGELS CAMP, Calif. (AP) — The family of five children injured in a Northern California carnival
One lane of I-76 westbound open following accident
North Jackson Interstate 76 just West of the Ohio Turnpike entrance/exit ramps is now open to one
Crash kills one, injures one and blocks I-76 westbound
Staff report NORTH JACKSON An early morning accident on Interstate 76 has left one person dead
Demolition delayed for Penguins’ former home
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Officials in Pittsburgh have approved plans to knock down the longtime home of the
Man accused in game warden slaying heads to court
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a Pennsylvania game warden near
I-76 westbound closed by crash
Interstate 76 westbound is currently closed just west of the Ohio Turnpike due to a crash. Motorists
Va. jury begins 2nd day of piracy deliberations
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Jurors in Virginia have started their second day of deliberations in the trial
Pot charged dropped as Pa. lawmaker fined $50
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania lawmaker has been fined $50 plus court costs for disorderly
Police: Vandalism possibly connected to G-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say vandals who smashed windows at Pittsburgh businesses, causing thousands
Vick urges high schoolers to show kindness toward animals
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick urged high school students in Connecticut to show kindness toward animals on Tuesday.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will sponsor a breakfast buffet from 7
Kathryn Kingsley | Jeremy Brown
YOUNGSTOWN Kathryn Kingsley, a daughter of Tom and Sue Kingsley of Boardman, and Jeremy Brown, a
Jessica Yarter | Christopher Naughton
WEIRTON, W.VA. Jessica Rees Yarter and Christopher John Naughton were united in marriage at 4 p.m.
Chelsea Jordon | Charles Brosko
AUSTINTOWN The marriage of Chelsea Jordon and Charles Brosko, both of Youngstown, was solemnized
Correct number given
Correct number for “Be a Santa to a Senior”; Santa schedules visit to Packard Museum; Holiday celebration to be family event
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Andy’ should be tested for ADD
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am running out of patience with my 24-year-old
3 Mahoning entities garner recycling awards
Three Mahoning County entities have received awards for their efforts to recycle, reuse and reduce waste.
Ursuline Seniors Feel the Rush
Led by pass rushers Jordan Markota and Keil’n Thruston, the Irish D is hungry
15-time OVI offender gets 10 years in prison
Judge Andrew Logan ordered Keith Urso to spend 10 years behind bars for his 15th drunken-driving conviction.
Game On: No love for UM
In a turn of events almost unthinkable a decade ago, “The Game” has become an annual excuse for Ohio State to celebrate and Michigan to stew.
Officer to help Springfield students empower themselves during threats
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN School resource officer Sgt. Ken Goist sat
JoePa says he’s coming back in 2011
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Joe Paterno plans to return as Penn State coach next season,
Thankful thoughts shared at mayor’s prayer breakfast
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com GIRARD Cynthia E. Anderson shared why she was thankful
Jon Diebler scores 20, but Buckeyes struggle
Associated Press COLUMBUS David Lighty wasn’t thankful for how No. 3 Ohio State played. That’s
Pupils encouraged to share good feelings
Are you a Bucketfiller or a Bucketdipper? Students at Lloyd Elementary are striving for the former.
Oakhill hearing scheduled for Dec. 6
Arguments to include public access to filings
YSU's Brandi Brown enjoys new system
After spending last season as a 5-foot-11, back-to-the-basket freshman post player, one of the biggest questions surrounding Brandi Brown
Changes in attitude: YSU's Maymon focuses on scoring
YSU's Devonte Maymon focuses on scoring
Strickland pardons 33, grants six commutations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland granted pardons or commuted the
Poland voters will decide on additional levy in May
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Voters will see an additional Poland school levy
Police seek suspect in shooting in Pa.
Police have a warrant for the arrest of a man they believe shot another man to death outside a bar in the city.
No more Mr. Nice Guy
Scrapes and bruises cover the right side of Brandon Ouellette’s face as the 15-year-old sits outside his Austintown home Tuesday evening. Ouellette said he hallucinated after smoking Mr. Nice Guy, a legal herbal-blend incense, which he said caused him to dive face-first into a curb. He landed in the hospital with scrapes, cuts, breathing trouble and symptoms of a drug overdose.
FBI got groove back
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords You may be too young to remember J. Edgar Hoover. He led the
New program for Ohio homebuyers
New program for Ohio homebuyers columbus The Ohio Housing Finance Agency announced Tuesday the
Obama pledges to defend South Korea
2 South Korean Marines died in skirmishes with North Korea Associated Press INCHEON, South Korea
Southington man faces rape charges
Staff report warren A Southington man is accused of multiple sex offenses and is scheduled to
Families, friends mourn victims found in tree
Associated Press GAHANNA Mourners carried sunflowers and baseballs as they left a visitation
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.51 .22 Avalon
Dark musical comedy will benefit 2 theaters
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com The first collaboration between the Oakland Center for
Elections board certifies Waddell as new mayor of Newton Falls
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Board of Elections has certified that Lyle A. Waddell is
Kasich names workers’ comp bureau chief
Associated Press WAUSEON, Ohio Five years ago, Ohio’s agency for injured workers was at the
Kent holds off Urbana; Howard scores 17 for Butler
Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Greene scored 20 points, Carlton Guyton 15, and Justin Manns
Jawbone does not belong to Holloway
Jawbone does not belong to Holloway SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A jawbone found on an Aruba beach
Attorney charged with bribing official
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland attorney has been indicted on charges that accuse him of
Federal League to stay at 7 schools
Staff report The Federal League will remain at seven teams for the foreseeable future. The
UConn holds off Spartans
Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii Kemba Walker scored 30 points and hit a key jumper with less
Patriots vow no letdown vs. Detroit
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The New England Patriots shouldn’t worry about a letdown
VA: Vet’s suicide shows changes needed
Associated Press DAYTON An investigation concludes that staffers at an Ohio Veterans Affairs
Hendrick Motorsports makes sweeping changes to lineups
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Hendrick Motorsports made sweeping changes to its organization
Woman faces charges for fires in trash bins
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman A woman accused of starting two trash-bin fires at
Rangers’ Hamilton is runaway MVP
Associated Press NEW YORK Josh Hamilton thought back to the days when his career was derailed by
Insider-trading probe goes into legal gray area
Associated Press NEW YORK The aggressive push federal prosecutors are making against potential
Mahoning officials honor groups for recycling efforts
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three Mahoning County entities have received awards
Alternate restoration plan heard
Springfield Township residents heard an alternate plan Monday for restoring an area in the northeast section of the township in the wake of Essroc’s cessation of mining operations.
Carl Pelini apologizes for scrap on field
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. The apologies are piling up at Nebraska. Defensive coordinator
Local births
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Marnie Taylor and William Sefcik, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 19.
2 plead not guilty to murder charges
Two men accused of murder have pleaded not guilty in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court but remain held in the Mahoning County Justice Center.
Some top government VIPs get to skip airport security
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cabinet secretaries, top congressional leaders and an exclusive
Vatican: Condom use less evil than spreading AIDS
Associated Press VATICAN CITY In a seismic shift on one of the most profound — and profoundly
Vikings left to wonder what went wrong
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS In January, Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings were NFL
Kelly tested by on-field, off-field issues in 1st year
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Even by the standards of one of college football’s highest-
Treasury gets $11.7 billion from sale of General Motors stock
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Treasury Department says it has received $11.7 billion from the
25 protesters charged
Associated Press COLUMBUS Twenty-five protesters were arrested on criminal- trespass charges at
Oddly Enough
1,000 rescued rats are up for adoption in California; Rowdy Pa. school bus makes a stop at a police station; Men hold up NY pizza makers, then flee with wrong dough
Liberty, Girard and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
Unemployment in Valley rises slightly
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate edged up slightly last month
Tea-party backers’ views are far from the norm, polls find
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tea-party backers fashion themselves as “we the people,” but polls
This Day in History
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2010. There are 37 days left in the year.
Butterball's experts keep focus on cooking the perfect bird
Butterball's experts keep focus on cooking the perfect bird
THANKSGIVING MEALS | Where to go
List of free Thanksgiving meals from various organizations and churches as submitted to The Vindicator
Refresher courses focus on Thanksgiving’s main course
By Emily Bryson York Chicago Tribune The bottom line from my eight hours attending Butterball
Add pumpkin to gingerbread for a healthful holiday treat
By Jill Wendholt Silva McClatchy Newspapers Looking for a colossal dose of carotenoids? Call
Cash for coins, collectibles
Mahoning Valley residents could receive instant cash for their coins and collectibles when
HELOISE: Vinegar keeps the washer clean
Dear Heloise: Is there some way to clean the inside of the dishwasher without using the pricey
The top-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Nov. 22
The top-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Nov. 22: Singles: v“Forget You
Airport security reflects contempt for people
Opinion: No country has better airport security than Israel — and no country needs it more, since Israel is
Study: Pill helps prevent HIV in gay men
Associated Press Scientists have an exciting breakthrough in the fight against AIDS. A pill
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew R. Barber, 30, of 4001 Howard St. #2,
Economy grows; unemployment remains high
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy grew a little faster over the summer than the government
Liven up turkey leftovers this year with berries
Many Americans are tempted to pack in as much food as possible on Thanksgiving, but there are
94% of holiday travelers use roads
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Michael Sommermeyer’s Thanksgiving plan goes like this: Load his wife
Findlay survives deep threats by Malone to stay perfect
Associated Press Findlay Findlay escaped a barrage of 3-pointers by Malone to remain unbeaten on
Local news digest
Donations sought; Public meeting; Pet adoptions; Robbery probed; World Soil Day; Demolition bids
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