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Loud and clear
The Canfield High School speech and debate team earned second of 18 in team sweepstakes and third of
SHOP-APALOOZA
Black Friday draws thousands of area shoppers By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN
Beating the bully
“What is a bully?” Matthew Gallo asked pointedly to Watson Elementary third-graders on Nov. 12.
Preschool celebrates Thanksgiving with feast
The table was fully set as students filed into their classroom that had been transformed into a festive Thanksgiving scene.
Stories published November 27, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Beaver Township to celebrate bicentennial
Officials have organized volunteer meetings to plan events and activities to commemorate the 200th anniversary of establishing Beaver Township.
Free computer class on Microsoft Word
A free class on the Basics of Microsoft Word will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road, Youngstown.
Christmas auction next Sunday at Springfield High
VFW Triangle Post 2799 invites the public to their Christmas Auction from 4 to 9 p.m. next Sunday at Springfield High School, 11333 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road.
Erin Listerman | Jeff Melnick
LANSING, MICH. Hawk Hollow Golf Resort was the setting on Sept. 18 as Erin Listerman and Jeff
Julie Musick | Nelson Conrad
BOARDMAN St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was the setting at 1:30 p.m. July 10 as
Dinner to be benefit for cancer victim
Dinner to be benefit for cancer victim YOUNGSTOWN St. Maron’s Church Antioch Hall, 1555 S.
HELOISE: ‘Doxies’ are prone to back problems
Dear Heloise: As the proud owners of four dachshunds, we are aware that their extended backbones
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Heavy relatives worry sibling
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Four of my five siblings and their partners are
Garden Forum installs officers at holiday luncheon, flower show
YOUNGSTOWN Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area celebrated its 80th anniversary Nov. 10
Yahoo! Sports: Kelly Pavlik in rehab for alcohol issues
Yahoo! Sports: Kelly Pavlik in rehab for alcohol issues
Bald-eagle sighting catches Austintowner by surprise
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown Jackleen Buzzelli knew something was up during her
Man shot 3 times in Boardman reaches plea deal
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man shot three times in a quiet
’07 depositions to be part of Oakhill case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though the judge in the Oakhill Renaissance Place
Black Friday craze assists Angels for Animals
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com CANFIELD Cats and dogs had their own Black Friday at
United turns to defense to beat Mooney
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The United High girls basketball team turned a 12-7
Ali Gagne's 21 points trigger Lakeview offense
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CAMPBELL Lakeview High junior basketball player Ali Gagne
Block watch comes through
South Sider thwarts robbery, helps cops By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Website: Pavlik in rehab clinic for alcohol
By Kevin Iole Yahoo! Sports RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. Former middleweight boxing champion Kelly
Affiliation issue is more complex
Opinion: Affiliation issue is more complex I am a former interim pastor at Greenford Lutheran Church, and I
Lesbian cadet seeks return to West Point
Associated Press FINDLAY, Ohio Katherine Miller got pretty good at hiding her sexuality in high
US briefs allies on new WikiLeaks documents
Associated Press LONDON U.S. allies around the world have been briefed by American diplomats
Couple tries to prevent trafficking of children
By Pat Galbincea Plain Dealer Reporter Middleburg Heights Akron natives Carl and Laurie
Vintage vantage
Historic Barnhisel House hosts dollhouse display By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard
Dana’s annual holiday event slated for Wed.
Staff report youngstown The Dana School of Music will present the annual holiday music
Roommate suspected in killing of patient
Associated Press CLEVELAND A roommate is suspected in the fatal beating of a nursing home
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor James Avery (“Sparks,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 62. TV personality Bill
Time and dates: 1 to 5 p.m. today and Sunday; Dec. 5, 6, 11 and 12.
Time and dates: 1 to 5 p.m. today and Sunday; Dec. 5, 6, 11 and 12. Decorating: Holiday
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael L. Hammond, 52, of 10858 N 12th St., North
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2010. There are 34 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers Yoko Ono, son swap memories WASHINGTON Sean Lennon is finding connections with
BIRTHS
BIRTHS FORUM HEALTH Trumbull Memorial hospital Stephanie Dobay and Michael F. Smith, Farmdale,
N. Korea fires shots, threatens warfare provocative
Associated Press YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea A defiant flash of North Korean artillery
Rash of burglaries
Rash of burglaries WARREN Police answered very few calls on the afternoon shift Thanksgiving Day
LOTTERY
LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions5-9-34-43-47 Mega Ball8 Friday night’s Mega
Bald eagle facts
Bald eagle facts Bald eagles eat mainly fish but also have been known to eat dead animals,
New Year’s event gets a new name
Staff report SALEM The First Night Salem event is changing its name this year to save money.
Civil War illustrations to be on display at Arms
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new exhibit featuring Civil War illustrations from Harper’s Weekly is
Cavs, Magic coaches both are unhappy
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Byron Scott was angry about losing to the Orlando Magic — and in
Pens beat Ottawa; fifth win in a row
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The past two weeks, Marc-Andre Fleury has been stopping almost all
Mount Union plays host to Dela. Valley
Staff report ALLIANCE The Mount Union football team continues its quest for a sixth consecutive
Kent St. rallies to beat Lehigh
Associated Press KENT Justin Greene and Rodriguez Sherman each scored 18 points as Kent State
God’s grace helps overcome struggles
Our God is one who sees and knows the needs of his children. He is a God of compassion and long
Christian ideas may differ
Understanding the difference between cultural Christianity and Christianity by relationship can make
Sunday news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Discussion of philanthropy with
Nadal, Djokovic reach semis of season-ending tourney
Associated Press LONDON Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic completed the semifinal lineup at the
Marquez takes on Katsidis tonight
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Juan Manuel Marquez still holds out hope he’ll get a call from
Former ODOT official takes a job at YSU
Staff report youngstown Joann Iudiciani Esenwein of Lowellville, formerly the capital planning
Mooney schedules placement test for freshmen
Staff report youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School will be administering a high school
JOINING FORCES
Pennsylvania temple serves growing Hindu community Associated Press NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa.
East ROTC’s efforts reach around world
Staff report youngstown East High School’s Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps completed
Ross Fisher ties course record at Dubai World
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Ross Fisher led an English run up a star-studded
DuPont contest seeks entries
Staff report Wilmington, del. Recognized at the first White House Science Fair as one of the
Ohio’s university system sees growth
Staff report columbus In line with Ohio’s push to grow its educated work force, the state’s
Lighty scores 21 as Ohio St. beats Miami (Ohio), now 5-0
Associated Press COLUMBUS David Lighty wasn’t even aware it was his 100th collegiate victory
TIME FOR ‘THE GAME’
Importance of rivalry not lost on Ohio State or Michigan, despite Buckeyes’ recent dominance
Girard christens new gymnasium with big win
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com GIRARD In wedding lore, a bride is supposed to wear
Cavs prepared for LeBron’s visit Dec. 2
Associated Press CLEVELAND LeBron James is coming back to Ohio for his first NBA game since
Turnovers doom Pitt in blowout loss to WVU
Associated Press PITTSBURGH West Virginia never believed Pittsburgh was a better team. Not in
‘Spider-Man’ on Broadway Previews begin for show co-written by U2 members
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK Creating a megamusical is no easy feat, even in the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.81 .13 Avalon
Long overdue crackdown
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Food and Drug Administration officials have begun a long overdue
Stocks slide on Korea worries over Korea
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks sank during Friday’s shortened session as jittery traders were
State grant for P&G Co. questioned
Opinion: COLUMBUS Sen. Ray Miller asked the question that should be on the minds of all Ohioans who have
WHAT RECESSION?
Shoppers eat up Black Friday deals Associated Press For one day at least, you could almost
Elmo loves good nutrition
By MICHELLE LOCKE For The Associated Press “C” is for cookie. And “N” is for nutrition. The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vMahoning Commons Holiday Fest, noon to 5 p.m.: A bus will shuttle
Gov-elect Kasich is wrong on use of federal rail funds
Editorial: The Obama administration has told Ohio’s next governor, Republican John Kasich, in the clearest
Janis develops the art of teaching
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Even though Lynn Kirk’s new art teacher Melissa Janis used to
Center custodian pleads his case for promotion
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com Mark MacLochlan, head custodian at Boardman Center
Loud and clear
The Canfield High School speech and debate team earned second of 18 in team sweepstakes and third of
Dobbins students pow wow for Thanksgiving
The normal class schedule for kindergartners at Dobbins Elementary was briefly interrupted Monday
Poland Police Blotter
Nov. 2 Assault: A Canfield man reported having been assaulted, but not injured, at Poland Seminary
Ursuline Preschool raffle offers thousands in prizes
Imagine winning a basket of lottery tickets, a pile of gas cards (with $130 worth of gas), a stack
Union students get the scoop on hoop dancing
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Poland Union Elementary School were treated to a
Boardman briefs
ABWA Christmas meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
Poland briefs
Calling all card players Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W. Western Reserve Road, Poland is hosting
School board votes to put levy on May ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Voters will see an additional Poland school levy on the May
Austintown briefs
Go on a Journey to Bethlehem Disciples Christian Church will host a Journey to Bethlehem Saturday
Sports briefs
Canfield doubles team named all-state Sophomore Allison Pavlansky and senior Kaitlin Kaisel of
Sports briefs
Canfield doubles team named all-state Sophomore Allison Pavlansky and senior Kaitlin Kaisel of
SHOP-APALOOZA
Black Friday draws thousands of area shoppers By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN
Beating the bully
“What is a bully?” Matthew Gallo asked pointedly to Watson Elementary third-graders on Nov. 12.
Canfield gymnast signs with Michigan
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School’s Nick Hunter will take his gymnastics
Ursuline sisters celebrate years of service
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown celebrated the 475th anniversary of the founding of their order
School board looks at finances
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com School board members and the superintendent briefly lamented at
Garden club marks 80th year with flower show
The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area celebrated its 80th year at its Holiday Flower Show
Canfield Lions give back to the community
The Canfield Lions Club, in partnership with St. Michael’s Church Knights of Columbus, has been busy
Canfield briefs
Journey to Bethlehem Disciples Christian Church will host a Journey to Bethlehem Saturday from 2
Preschool celebrates Thanksgiving with feast
The table was fully set as students filed into their classroom that had been transformed into a festive Thanksgiving scene.
Sports briefs
Carney in Queen of Diamonds Showcase Megan Carney of Fitch High School was selected to compete in
Kirk lemonade stand raises funds for feast
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com There’s nothing like an ice cold lemonade to cool you off — in
Christmas musical coming to Canfield theatre
Move Over Broadway Productions, Inc., Canfield’s community theatre, will present its holiday musical
Fifth-graders write stories, then read them to Watson students
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com “I think that sometimes, kids forget the joy of reading and
AMS craft show raises funds for equipment
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com There were hundreds of people moving through the halls of
Senior center beefs up December programming
Several new activities and services will be starting in December at the Austintown Senior Center
Third-grader organizes donation drive
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com On a recent Sunday morning, 9-year-old Aiden Orlovsky was
Ursuline Center hosts craft show
Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten will host the 22nd Annual “Once Upon a Christmas” Craft Show
Browns Backers sponsor Halloween party
The Lake Milton Chapter (No. 214) of the World Wide Browns Backers sponsored the first Children’s
Canfield students get down to business
By ANNA BROCKER The Cardinal According to the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of
Canfield native directs holiday musical
Join Stage Left Players as they transform the Trinity Playhouse into Dee Dee and Dave’s Diner to
Bee expert shares safety tips with Watson students
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com A Nov. 1 presentation definitely had Watson Elementary buzzing
Cafe owner, friend collect items for Marines
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A local business owner is doing his part to ensure deployed
Career center students make an impact
Students in the Health Tech Prep program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center traveled
Sports briefs
Poland basketball tickets on sale The Poland High School Athletic Department will sell reserved
Canfield gymnast signs with Michigan
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School’s Nick Hunter will take his gymnastics
Obama requires 12 stitches after injury in friendly basketball game
Associated Press WASHINGTON Presidential politics can be rough-and-tumble, but it was a
YSU respiratory-care students to present research
Staff report youngstown Two Youngstown State University students are presenting their research
Delhomme returns to starting lineup for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Jake Delhomme’s back where he started. The veteran quarterback, who
No funds to reform Wall St.
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune This time of year, it’s common to hear the sound of bells
Sports briefs
Boardman grad All-OAC in soccer Boardman High School graduate Anthony Grenga, a junior defender on
Sounds of the Season
Sounds of the Season hubbard First Presbyterian Church of Hubbard, 22 Westview Ave., will