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Coming Friday in The Vindicator: Who you can help in Operation Holiday Cheer

Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN In response to our third annual Operation Holiday Cheer promotion,


Poland lighting celebration is Dec. 4

POLAND With the holiday season upon the village, one group wants to deck town hall with boughs of


Poland condo association sues developer

POLAND Residents of a township condominium complex have filed suit against their developer over a


New fields for Austintown softball players

austintown As a seventh-grade language arts teacher, softball coach Melody Ward has been able to


Community safety summit set for Tuesday in Warren

WARREN Ohio Sen. Capri S. Cafaro of Hubbard, D-32nd, is sponsoring a “Summit on Safety” at the


Youngstown schools care for kids after classes

youngstowN Through grants and partnerships with community organizations, the city schools provide


MetroParks police buy license plate reader

Youngstown Equipment purchased with a federal grant allows Mill Creek MetroParks police to keep a


No progress on Campbell youth center

campbell Plans to establish a youth and community center are still on hold, even though a new levy


Jillian Patoray | John Richards

AUSTINTOWN The marriage of Jillian Elise Patoray and John Richards was solemnized by the Rev. Karl

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Stephanie Russell | Jerome Courtney

POLAND Jerome Courtney and his bride, the former Stephanie Russell, greeted guests during a

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Shelby Mashburn | John-Michael Williford

Canfield Shelby Mashburn, daughter of Deborah Mashburn of Austintown and the late Donald Mashburn,

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Elizabeth Cole | Nathan Wirick

KIRTLAND Elizabeth Ann Cole and Nathan Paul Wirick exchanged wedding vows Sept. 25 at Mooreland

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Jennifer Conti | Gabriel Crafton

PONTE VEDRA, FLA. The wedding of Jennifer M. Conti and Gabriel Crafton, both of Jacksonville,

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Katie Montgomery | Matt Hiott

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. Katie Montgomery and Matt Hiott, both of Walterboro, S.C., exchanged nuptial

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Darlene Rushwin | Frank Mascola

PARMA Jamaica was the honeymoon destination of Frank D. Mascola of Willoughby and his bride, the

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Nancy DiLoreto | Thomas Lambert

GIRARD Nancy A. DiLoreto and Thomas J. Lambert were united in marriage Sept. 4 at St. Rose Church

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Amy Restle | Brian Peebles

BOARDMAN The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at St. Luke Church as Amy Restle

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Angela Walla | Stephen Suszczynski

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Angela Helen Walla and Stephen Robert Suszczynski, both of Youngstown,

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Carmen Garzona | Michael Shannon

MORRIS, Conn. The Winvian in Morris, Conn., was the setting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 28 for the wedding

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Courtney Pellin | Wayne Olinger

BOARDMAN Courtney Pellin and Wayne Olinger, both of Warren, were united in marriage in an Oct. 15

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Calendar features Salem churches

Calendar features Salem churches SALEM In keeping with the “Churches of Salem” theme chosen for


HELOISE: Medical binder can help staff

Dear Heloise: Keep a binder book current with the medical information about the person for whom you


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Poems offer reasons to give thanks

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are fortunate


Fossilized dinosaur egg nest to premiere Friday at Ohio museum

A fossilized nest of eggs laid by an unknown species of dinosaur is part of an exhibit that makes its world premiere Friday at an Ohio museum.


Holiday Showcase at Eastwood art gallery Dec. 18-19

The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host its first Holiday Showcase, a youth fine and performing arts fest, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Eastwood Expo Center.


YSU snaps 34-game skid

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Brandi Brown tried as hard as she could to hide

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Volunteers deliver turkey & TLC to Valley seniors

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON Millions of people will spend today with family,

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East Side blue spruce becomes Youngstown's Christmas tree

East Side blue spruce becomes city’s Christmas tree By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com

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Ursuline intends to practice again next week

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Ursuline High is the one Mahoning Valley football

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Sulskis nets 20 in YSU men’s victory

The Thanksgiving festivities got started a little early at the Beeghly Center as the Youngstown State men’s basketball team defeated Toledo 73-67 to remain undefeated at home in three games.


Uncle Sam shoves Mr. Nice Guy off shelves

DEA moves to make fake marijuana illegal By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The Drug

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Phantoms shave Ice, 2-1

Quinn Smith and Ty Loney scored goals as the Youngstown Phantoms posted their first win on home ice in more than a month.


Lawsuit threatened over résumés to Kasich

The Enquirer COLUMBUS Gov.-elect John Kasich and the chairman of his nonprofit transition

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Boise St. chief mocks claim by OSU’s Gee

Associated Press COLUMBUS Boise State’s president said his counterpart at Ohio State’s claim


Crash kills 1 on I-76

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com On one of the heaviest travel days of the year, the Ohio State


Delhomme returns as Browns starter

Associated Press BEREA Jake Delhomme has spent much of his first season with Cleveland in a

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The Package plans encore to help needy again this year

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown One local band is doing its part to help those in


Collection effort at Packard hall to benefit vets in nursing homes

Staff report WARREN A collection will be taken from noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday at


Group sounds warning alarm on unsafe toys

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An advocacy group is making its annual plea for shoppers


A SIMPLER HOLIDAY

Greg and Maggie Bayne, of Austintown, look at a new refrigerator at Best Buy in Boardman. Greg, an employee at General Motors, said his economic situation is improving, adding he has had only three days off in the last month and a half. “I don’t do black Friday; its gotten too ridiculous,” he said.


Giving thanks with a rabbit

Opinion: My father Giovanni started hunting at age 12, in 1904, high in the Apennine Mountains of Agnone,


cavaliers 83 BUCKS81

cavaliers 83 BUCKS81 Next: Cavaliers at Magic, Friday, 7 p.m.


Heed our president’s call on this day of thanks, giving

Editorial: “As Americans gather for the time-honored Thanksgiving Day meal, let us rejoice in the abundance


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.88 .17 Avalon


A most American holiday

Opinion: Americans are the most religious people in the developed world, yet Thanksgiving has become our most


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Nov. 24. All yields given in percent.


Business Digest || GM recalls trucks

General Motors recalls pickups DETROIT More than 192,000 General Motors and Isuzu midsize pickup


Red Cross helping Erie families displaced by fires

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. Celines Carino was asleep with her family the morning of Nov. 8 when


Van Gundy defends Heat’s Spoelstra

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. How’s this for a tame twist in the Sunshine State rivalry:


URSULINE News and notes

Grades in order: Ursuline senior RB Akise Teague has had to deal with inaccurate Internet


New This Week

New This Week Burlesque (PG-13) A small-town singer aims to save a Los Angeles lounge. Regal


A Cicero with a future

Opinion: WASHINGTON Winning California’s state lottery with the first ticket he bought put Kevin McCarthy,


CORRECTION

CORRECTION Rock musician Donnie Iris will appear at the Barnes and Noble bookstore in Boardman


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Free program

Free program YOUNGSTOWN St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., is offering a free


‘Rama Lama Ding Dong’ and other Youngstown sounds

This edition of Vibe features an overview of musical treats coming out nationally this holiday


Art gallery plans inaugural Holiday Showcase

Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host its first Holiday


Thanks for bringing Santa to town

Opinion: Thanks for bringing Santa to town I went into Crouse True Value Hardware in North Lima recently


Birth parents seek, provide support

By Rita Price Columbus Dispatch She last saw her son a few weeks ago at his flag-football game.


THANKSGIVING MEALS | Where to go

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


WORLD & NATION || Blast ends hope for miners’ survival

Blast ends hope for miners’ survival GREYMOUTH, New Zealand Elation over a possible rescue


Top 25 | Wednesday’s games

MEN No. 2 Michigan St. 76, No. 13 Washington 71 LAHAINA, Hawaii Kalin Lucas scored 29 points


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Wednesday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 36-4-0 Pick 48-5-2-6 Rolling


Blacks are struggling with 72% unmarried-mothers rate

Associated Press HOUSTON One recent day at Dr. Natalie Carroll’s OB-GYN practice, inside a low-


Rendell signs public-pension, recycling bills

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell has signed bills that reduce pension benefits


Bluffton bounces Hiram, 71-60

Staff report HIRAM Will Pope’s 22 points and 12 rebounds on Wednesday led the Bluffton College


No talking trash here: Students dive for dinner

McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dumpster diving is far from a fad with UNC Charlotte


Ohio company’s inflatables to be in Macy’s parade

Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ohio It’s time for holiday music, pumpkin pie and gigantic


Officials help delay teenager’s deportation

Associated Press CINCINNATI A U.S. senator and a congressman from Ohio have helped gain some


Consumers earned, spent more in Oct.

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans earned more and spent more last month, and the number of


Art show and sale featuring students’ work to begin Friday

Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host a holiday show and sale


US: China must restrain North Korea

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration urged China to press North Korea to halt


Div. II Chaminade upsets Oklahoma

Associated Press LAHAINA, Hawaii Little Chaminade played the David role to perfection again.


Crews put out fire at school

Welder ignites minor blaze at W. Reserve By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER


Dinosaur exhibit comes to Ohio

Associated Press CINCINNATI A fossilized nest of eggs laid by an unknown species of dinosaur is


Rangers, Ducks make trade

Associated Press NEW YORK The Rangers have acquired Stu Bickel from the Anaheim Ducks for Nigel


Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Sheriff: Suspect escaped saying he had to vomit

Associated Press MIDDLE POINT, Ohio Authorities say a man claiming he had to vomit escaped from


WTG

TODAY Pop, Rock, Jazz Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, 8 p.m., House of Blues, 308 Euclid


Miller misses Pens game

Associated Press BUFFALO The Buffalo Sabres were without starting goalie Ryan Miller and center


newsmakers

newsmakers George Lopez’s wife files for divorce LOS ANGELES George Lopez and his wife of 17


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Shalonda McKinney and Oscar Thorpe, dissolution


Awww ... zoos’ animal babies help make conservation cute

Associated Press LOS ANGELES What makes a good baby picture? On ZooBorns.com, the babies have to


Black Friday: A closer look at the shopping tradition

A closer look at the shopping tradition Associated Press NEW YORK If Thanksgiving is the feast


Companies yank cord on residential phone books

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. What’s black and white and read all over? Not the white pages,


AmVets Post 290, Route 193 and Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna.

AmVets Post 290, Route 193 and Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna. Sat: Gary Pirrung and Sam Trino, 8:30


Poll: Holiday shoppers cautious with credit

Associated Press WASHINGTON As the holiday shopping frenzy hits a fever pitch this weekend, a


Health costs to rise for Columbiana Co. workers

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County commissioners plan to


Helping find cancer

Salem Community Hospital has Dual-128 CT scanner By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM


Colleges struggle to recruit men

Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA As a white male from the suburbs of New York, Brendan Scheld


Banning earmarks is a start

Opinion: Banning earmarks is a start Columbus Dispatch: Banning earmarks in federal spending won’t do much


Akron- Canton airport receives kudos

Canton Repository GREEN Akron-Canton Airport has been judged the best alternative to major


Thanksgiving films chase female audience

By John Horn Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The best Thanksgiving clash won’t be over who has


Textbook-rental programs prove no cure for rising costs

Associated Press NEW YORK Textbook-rental programs at many of the nation’s colleges — touted as


BUSIEST, LEAST BUSY Airports at Thanksgiving

Busiest Chicago O’Hare International Los Angeles International Boston Logan International


A Thanksgiving gesture to those who serve

Patrol officers included in South Side church’s outreach By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Proof,SDRq Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Auditions are 6


US warns of likely harm from files’ release

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Wednesday it has alerted Congress and


Senate caves in on BPA ban

Opinion: Senate caves in on BPA ban Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: An effort to ban the controversial chemical


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Nateisha Gillam, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 23. Kevin


Metro digest || Jabali celebration

Jabali celebration youngstown The 11th annual Jabali African Cultural Celebration will be at


Buckeyes’ mission: Tie up Shoelace

Associated Press COLUMBUS There’s this problem Ohio State has this week in preparing for


girls basketball preview — district

AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: Stacie Cepin (2nd year). 2009-10 record: 5-16. OHSAA division: I.


Airport protest fails to get off the ground

Associated Press CHICAGO The big Opt-Out looked like a big bust Wednesday as Thanksgiving


Low-carb diet eases heartburn

Q. Heartburn has been my constant companion for years. I was always taking antacids or acid-


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2010. There are 36 days left in the year. This is


Eighth Whale lets music do the talking

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The members of Pittsburgh-based band Eighth Whale, which


Holiday music guide || New releases that will get your gift-giving juices flowing

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s nothing worse than trying to pick out the


Asleep corrects course as studio session nears

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The members of Asleep had an epiphany this year at South by


— F.Y.I. —

Caroling figures at Sutliff Museum WARREN The Sutliff Museum is exhibiting a collection of


Butler museum sets holiday arts sale

YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will present the 40th annual


Help for the jobless

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Voters clearly want lawmakers to ease the nation’s unemployment


Birthdays

Birthdays Actress Kathryn Crosby is 77. Singer Percy Sledge is 70. Actor-game-show host Ben Stein


Festive holiday spirit in Mahoning Commons

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Organizations and businesses in the Mahoning Commons area will celebrate


Homeless man guilty of trespassing released from jail

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The homeless man allegedly beaten by

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Steelers focused on the present

Associated Press PITTSBURGH There’s an unwritten rule in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room


oddly enough

oddly enough Shop owner sells himself $1.8 million lotto ticket BELLE VERNON, Pa A western


Hockey tournament

Hockey tournament canfield The Canfield High School Hockey Thanksgiving tournament will be


Request for gifts

Request for gifts YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House is requesting Christmas gifts for homeless children


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