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Old-fashioned games and food at Stadium Drive
Students pushed the books aside Tuesday to enjoy a day stuffed with fun and games.
Thanks Hot Off The Roaster
Valley couple organizes dinner for needy to show gratitude By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Stories published November 26, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cavs fall to Magic 111-100
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored
Videotaped depositions are part of Oakhill documents
YOUNGSTOWN Though the judge in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal case has sealed most of the
Marine stabbed by suspected shoplifter in Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. Marine reservist collecting toys for children was stabbed when he helped
Mother, 2 kids stabbed to death in Ohio; beau hurt
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police say a mother and her two children were found fatally stabbed in their
FedEx finds missing radioactive equipment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx says they have found radioactive rods used for medical equipment that
Report: NY actor says he killed ‘demon’ in his mom
NEW YORK (AP) — An actor says he felt like the character Neo from the movie “The Matrix” — “hearing
Co-founder of Libertarian Party dies in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The Libertarian Party says co-founder David F. Nolan has died. He was 66. The
Bloomberg security team member charged in shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — A longtime New York City detective assigned to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s security
DeLay’s conviction starts lengthy appeals process
HOUSTON (AP) — The conviction of former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay doesn’t mean the case
Willow Creek celebrates Thanksgiving
Students had a hard time choosing whether they wanted to wear a Pilgrim hat, bonnet or Native
Defiant North Korea fires artillery warning shots
YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea (AP) — A defiant flash of North Korean artillery within sight of the
Stocks continued to sink as worries over Europe’s debt linger
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sinking at the end of a shortened session on Wall Street amid uncertainty
Pakistan foils capital bomb plot; missiles kill 3
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Police arrested two would-be suicide bombers planning to attack a mosque and a
17 rare sea turtles rescued off Cape Cod, Mass.
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — Seventeen rare sea turtles suffering a variety of ailments are recovering at
5 petitions challenge Emanuel’s Chicago mayor run
CHICAGO (AP) — Five Chicago residents have filed petitions seeking to push mayoral candidate Rahm
Hershey sues Mars over similar candy packaging
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Bitter rivals on store shelves in the candy aisle may also duke it out in
Children’s author visits Poland Union
Students at Poland Union enjoyed a special literary treat when children’s author and motivational
Women’s league collects donations at social
The annual Christmas Social of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be Monday at Michael
Union preschoolers give thanks
Pilgrims and Indians sat together Monday at Union Preschool for an early holiday feast. The 4 and
Squirt hockey team falls one goal short
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team fell to Lawrence County 6-5 at the Ice Zone in Boardman
Operation Christmas Child is under way
Students at the Willow Creek Learning Center are sending their love, and gifts, to kids across the
Children reap from this group’s sewing
Kingdom Community church, which recently moved to the Struthers Fifth Street plaza from Youngstown-
Preschoolers say hello to diversity
How many different ways can you say hello? The Goddard School for Early Childhood Development,
Judge: Conn. home invasion death sentence is fair
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge has decided that a jury was right in deciding that Steven
Old-fashioned games and food at Stadium Drive
Students pushed the books aside Tuesday to enjoy a day stuffed with fun and games.
Youngstown Gymnastic teams win competition
USAG gymnasts at Youngstown Gymnastics in Boardman brought home a pair of team championships after
Squirt hockey team falls one goal short
The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt hockey team fell to Lawrence County 6-5 at the Ice Zone in Boardman
Nature center hike goes down the turkey trail
By SHAYILA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, eating turkey and
Women’s league collects donations at social
The annual Christmas Social of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will be Monday at Michael
Good Hope enjoys early Thanksgiving feast
Thanksgiving dinner came early for students at Good Hope Lutheran Church. Good Hope Preschool and
Pot labels coming to Colorado
DENVER (AP) — DENVER (AP) — What’s in that joint, and how can you be sure it’s safe? Colorado has
Police: Suspect spotted in station using telephone
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Police didn’t have to go far to find a bank robbery suspect in Oregon. They
Wisconsin man gets 25 years for drowning wife
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (AP) — A northern Wisconsin man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for
Search on in NY for missing college student, 20
CLAY, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly 100 law enforcement officers and volunteers are searching a Syracuse, N.Y.,
During boring classes, texting is the new doodling
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Students used to fight classroom boredom by doodling, daydreaming and
Possible tornadoes in La., Tenn. damage homes
IOTA, La. (AP) — Forecasters say possible tornadoes in southwest Louisiana and western Tennessee
Area shoppers enthusiastic about “Black Friday” shopping
It was a scene reminiscent of Pamplona’s running of the bulls: more than 800 people surged toward
Stocks open lower as Europe’s debt worries linger
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sinking in early trading on Wall Street in a shortened session amid
FedEx searches for missing radioactive equipment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — FedEx is searching for radioactive rods used for medical equipment that went
Romanian heritage to be celebrated
Romanian heritage to be celebrated BOARDMAN The beauty and culture of Romania will be celebrated
Argus Lodge 545 honors two longtime members
CANFIELD Argus Lodge 545, F&AM, honored two longtime members, Robert James Mayerchak of Boardman
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
HELOISE: Tips help make moving easier
Dear Heloise: I have a few suggestions on how to make moving a little easier. Several weeks
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Puppy would be more of a detriment
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Both of my parents are in their mid-80s. My father
Stock futures slip as Europe’s debt worries linger
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks appear headed for a lower opening in an abbreviated trading session on Wall
Officials pull out of CA bomb factory, cite danger
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Explosives experts have pulled out of a northern San Diego County home with
Lawyer: honeymoon death suspect not expert rescuer
NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney for an Alabama man charged with murder in the honeymoon death of his
2 men killed in head-on crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say two drivers were killed and three others injured in a head-on crash
Dorothy Day beckons Valley homeless for help
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Although the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator Sister Ann McManamon, far left, leads a prayer before eating
Gray a blur in victory for Aggies
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Cyrus Gray rushed for 223 yards and had two long touchdown runs
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator Above, Sister Ann McManamon, far left, leads a prayer before
Ohio State players celebrate
Associated Press COLUMBUS It might have been two days before No. 8 Ohio State’s biggest game of
‘Bama ready for showdown
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. No. 9 Alabama can just relax and play ball. No national
Chaney’s Smith, Jets run by Bengals
The Record EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals won’t face each other
Women’s top 25 Basketball
No. 4 Tennessee 82, Missouri 44 ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS Meighan Simmons scored 14 points to
Johnson’s 21 points lead Hawks to win
Associated Press ATLANTA Joe Johnson scored 21 points, Josh Smith added 20 with 14 rebounds and
Penguins thankful for fans
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown A softer side of Jerry Slocum was visible in the
Brees beats Cowboys and former idol Garrett
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Drew Brees was a young Dallas Cowboys fan cheering on Jason
oddly enough
oddly enough Phone call from police lobby leads to man’s arrest EUGENE, Ore. The young man
Brady perfect in Pats victory
Associated Press DETROIT Tom Brady was perfect on the field and his exit was first class.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Jingle My Bell,” 7 p.m.: Holiday musical by Stage Left Players is
Del Monte to be bought for $4 billion
Del Monte to be bought for $4 billion NEW YORK Del Monte Foods Co. on Thursday agreed to be
Arms reduction is a matter of national security; it should rise above partisanship
Editorial: At a time when it is necessary for the United States to be a leader in the drive against the
Turmoil beneath elections
Opinion: By Richard Parker and Katherine Allen McClatchy-Tribune With their victory in the mid-term
No end in sight to ‘America at war’
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Are you aware that America has now been at war for nearly a decade?
Kay McCarthy, left, June Bolton, Peggy Eicher and Marilyn Beeman serve dessert during a recent meal
Kay McCarthy, left, June Bolton, Peggy Eicher and Marilyn Beeman serve dessert during a recent meal
How to avoid holiday financial blunders
Associated Press CHICAGO The holiday season is full of pitfalls that can drain your bank
Depression-era aid renewed by donors
Associated Press CANTON Three anonymous donors have offered $100 gifts to each of 150 needy
‘Patriot:’ Be careful who you tag
Opinion: ‘Patriot:’ Be careful who you tag The following unsigned hand written envelope was placed on the
“The equipment is encrypted, so no one [outside the department] can get in there. ... And if
“The equipment is encrypted, so no one [outside the department] can get in there. ... And if
Group plans Christmas lighting in Poland
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND With the holiday season upon the village, one
dorothy day house
dorothy day house What it’s all about The Dorothy Day House of Hospitality, 620 Belmont Ave.,
Obama should tackle debt
Opinion: It’s been three weeks since the mid-term elections, but neither congressional party seems to have
US matches Soviets for stay in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL The Soviet Union couldn’t win in Afghanistan, and now the United States
Iraq PM must form new government
Iraq PM must form new government BAGHDAD Incumbent Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki cemented his
Dinosaur die-off cleared way for gigantic mammals
Associated Press WASHINGTON They just needed some leg room: New research shows the great
Nick Mays | The Vindicator
Nick Mays | The Vindicator Mal Culp, supervisor of facilities and operations for the Austintown
Items for animals
Items for animals poland Shepherd of the Valley-Poland has organized a drive to collect items
New baseball fields near completion in Austintown
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown As a seventh-grade language-arts teacher, softball
Study: More than 600,000 die from secondhand smoke
Associated Press LONDON Secondhand smoke kills more than 600,000 people worldwide every year,
Doctor: Demjanjuk’s care better in Germany
Associated Press MUNICH A German doctor testified Thursday that John Demjanjuk is receiving
Nick Mays | The VIndicator
Nick Mays | The VIndicator Ed Macosky, of Canfield Fence, installs protective chain-link fencing
Thanks Hot Off The Roaster
Valley couple organizes dinner for needy to show gratitude By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Brothers Juan, left, and John Peterson, and Derick Santos are
Volunteers and guests gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the IT Certification Institute in
Volunteers and guests gather for Thanksgiving dinner at the IT Certification Institute in
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2010. There are 35 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Flat-panel TVs see sharp price drop
Associated Press SEATTLE If you’re in the market for a new flat-panel TV, it’s a good time to
Community center plans still on hold in Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Plans to establish a youth and community center
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 150 Associated Press
The number of online-only specials that Wal-Mart planned to offer between Thanksgiving Day and
Geoffrey Hauschild | The Vindicator
Geoffrey Hauschild | The Vindicator Sgt. Randy Campana, of the Mill Creek Metro Parks police,
Is Palin serious presidential contender?
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Sarah Palin, the telegenic Republican who exasperates and
Geoffrey Hauschild | The Vindicator
Geoffrey Hauschild | The Vindicator From left, volunteers Audrey and Doug Adams, of Hermitage,
Residents of complex sue developer
Staff report POLAND Residents of a township condominium complex have filed suit against their
Judge has options in sentencing DeLay
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay argued throughout
Geoffrey Hauschild | The Vindicator
Geoffrey Hauschild | The Vindicator Mike Bucciarelli watches Thursday as the last turkey cooks in
War fear escalates in Korea
New troops deployed; defense chief dumped Associated Press YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea
Sen. Cafaro sponsors ‘Summit on Safety’
Staff report WARREN Ohio Sen. Capri S. Cafaro of Hubbard, D-32nd, is sponsoring a “Summit on
GORE IS THE LIFEBLOODSFlbof special effects firm
FAKE BODIES By Richard Verrier Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In a warehouse in Van Nuys,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly, 4779 Belmont Ave., Liberty, free community lunch, 11 a.m.
Campana shows how the department’s new license-plate scanner can be mounted on the back of the
Campana shows how the department’s new license-plate scanner can be mounted on the back of the
5 movies we secretly adore
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES It’s OK, we’re all friends here. This is a safe
Ursuline vs. Lima CC
Ursuline vs. Lima CC Fredericktown vs. Coldwater Shadyside vs. Mogadore Sidney Lehman vs.
Thanksgiving sales bring in early shoppers
Associated Press NEW YORK Not all Americans tucked into turkey with their families on
Park police get scanners
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Equipment purchased with a federal grant allows
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Struthers Second Ward Block Watch Meeting, 10 a.m. at The White Memorial Wesleyan
Charlie Wilson a sore loser
Opinion: No one likes to lose. After U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, a Democrat from St. Clairsville, lost the
Programs focus on helping students
Staff report youngstowN Through grants and partnerships with community organizations, the city
Rivalry Renewed
Thunderbirds hope to settle old score against Irish By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com LIMA
GO & DO FRIDAY
FRIDAY Comedy Young Guns of Comedy, 9 p.m., Beach Club at Conneaut Lake Park, 12382 Center St.,