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Saturday, December 31 (83 stories)
UPDATE: State bans injection wells within 5 miles of Youngstown site
The Mahoning Valley ended 2011 with a deafening bang.
Mahoning sheriff endorses subordinate as successor
Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A. Wellington endorsed Jerry Greene, sheriff department’s director of jail services, to replace him as sheriff Friday.
Butler's annual juried show deadline extended to next Saturday
Because of the holidays, the entry deadline for the 74th Butler Area Artists Annual Exhibition has been extended from Wednesday to next Saturday.
Safety summit next Saturday at St. Dom's
The public is invited to attend a safety summit sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force and the Youngstown Police Department from 9 to 11 a.m. next Saturday at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave.
Youngstown cops searching for 3 masked robbers
Police are looking for three armed, masked men who robbed a 21-year-old South Side man of a firearm and money.
Lowellville council to meet this morning
Village council will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. today followed by its reorganization meeting at 9:30 in village hall, 140 E. Liberty St.
Hearing set for Youngstown man accused of rape, kidnapping
A Youngstown man accused of kidnapping and rape will be back in court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing at Mahoning County Area Court here.
Poland races past Fitch in 2nd half
Eddie Moore (25) of Poland shoots a shot in the paint in the second period of Friday night's match up in Poland.
D&L halts operations at Youngstown brine well
The small earthquake that shook Youngstown on Christmas Eve had a depth shallower than originally reported, prompting the Ohio Department of Natural Resources on Friday to order D&L Energy Inc. to cease operations at a nearby brine-injection well.
Juvenile involvement concerns Youngstown police after slight increase in homicides in 2011
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city recorded two more homicides in 2011
Howland stuns Canfield at the buzzer
Associated Press CANFIELD The Howland High boys basketball team ended 2011 in dramatic fashion
Elected New Castle councilman won’t be sworn in
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. A newly elected city councilman will not
Aldridge keys LaBrae past Newton Falls
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG In a hard-fought game between traditional rivals, the
Phantoms get iced in Indy
Staff report indianapolis The Indiana Ice jumped to a 4-0 lead in the first 31 minutes of
Girard law director’s legacy
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard After 16 years of working part time as the
Youngstown finance director: Surplus could be near $1M
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s finance director told council Friday
Granger leads Pacers to OT win over Cavs
Associated Press indianapolis Danny Granger scored nine of his 22 points in overtime to help the
Hill helps No. 9 Bucks pull past Wisconsin
Associated Press madison, wis. Tayler Hill scored 21 points and No. 9 Ohio State beat Wisconsin
Warren lawyer faces complaint of lying to court
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An attorney who handled the arraignment for a
Teen victim of Warren shooting still critical
Staff report WARREN A 15-year-old Warren boy was still in critical condition Friday after being
Decision due soon on Liberty firefighter’s fate
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The township administration and its legal
Legislators leave lots on table
Opinion: COLUMBUS Republicans came into office in Ohio in 2011 with a list of priority issues. Whether you
Send newsletter to Religion desk
Send newsletter to Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited to
METRO DIGEST || Wellington backs Greene for sheriff
Wellington backs Greene for sheriff YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A. Wellington
Austintown police investigate string of burglaries in township
Staff report Austintown Police charged one man and have suspects in several other township
Curry leads No. 7 Duke past MAC’s W. Michigan
Associated Press durham, n.c. Seth Curry scored a season-high 22 points, Austin Rivers added 20
Contentious contest for Congress avoided
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Republican Ohio congressman headed for a tough primary as a result of
Ohio releases 2012 calendar of fairs
Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG Here’s a warm-weather indicator to look forward to: the 2012 Ohio
newsmakers
newsmakers Katy Perry, Brand announce divorce LOS ANGELES British actor-comedian Russell Brand is
Kim Jong Un is ‘supreme commander’
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea announced today that Kim Jong Un officially
Friday’s Girls basketball game
Lisbon 52, Heartland Christian 18 LISBON Pam Pierce scored 19 points to go with 11 steals and
youngstown/warren Jobless claims rise, tied to plant shutdown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A large increase in unemployment claims in the Youngstown- Warren area
Ohio anti-abortion group cleared to continue ‘personhood’ ballot push
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio anti-abortion group was cleared Friday to continue with its
Target outrage of Croley case toward passage of Nitro’s Law
Editorial: As the recent rapid release of a convicted animal abuser on a blatant parole violation illustrates,
Warren man held in head-butting of city police officer
Staff report WARREN Andrew Thomas, 28, of Lodwick Drive Northwest, pleaded innocent to felony
Western Pa. father jailed in abuse death of 20-day-old
Associated Press INDIANA, Pa. A western Pennsylvania man is accused of killing his 20-day-old
Suspect sought in store robbery
Staff report braceville Police and a K-9 unit were looking for a 5-foot-9-inch male suspect Friday
Roethlisberger, Polamalu probable for Browns
Wire reports pittsburgh Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and safety Troy Polamalu each
Bachmann limps to finish line in Iowa
Associated Press FORT DODGE, Iowa Encountering small crowds and fresh viability questions,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Scott and Vicki Brubacker, Columbiana, girl, Dec. 29. Jeffrey
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: 2012 GOP presidential
ODOT puts final touches on state Route 11 project
Staff report HOWLAND The Ohio Department of Transportation’s $14.1 million, two-year resurfacing
Dodge a hangover: Less booze, more H2O
Associated Press CHICAGO Attorney Colleen Gorman has a holiday ritual that doesn’t involve buying
Snowless winter good for gov’t but not skiing
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio’s relative lack of snow so far this season has been a boon to
Rep. Ryan to face no challengers in primary
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Of the four candidates who originally filed to
GM recalling Chevy Sonics
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. said on Friday that it is recalling more than 4,000 of
Elephants boost Cleveland Zoo attendance
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s zoo says a new elephant exhibit contributed to jumbo
Africa’s rise deserves US attention in 2012
Opinion: Here’s an issue that doesn’t get much play in America but is worth watching in 2012: the rise of
For some Muslims, Christmas is holiday, not seen as holy day
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES With Christmas comes tradition in the Traband household: A plate
birthdays
birthdays Actor Anthony Hopkins is 74. Actor Tim Considine (“My Three Sons”) is 71. Actress Sarah
Living by faith tests belief
Habakkuk (the eighth book of the Hebrew Bible) 3:17-19 reads, “Though the fig tree should not
Westminster singers, choir prepare for tour
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Westminster College’s Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will
Gingrich’s welcome candor
Opinion: Gingrich’s welcome candor Los Angeles Times: We’re not accustomed to complimenting Newt Gingrich,
Interim dean named at NEOMED
Staff report Rootstown Richard J. Kasmer has been named interim dean of the Northeast Ohio
Tears and attacks among GOP
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich wept Friday as he recalled
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin E. Gowdy, 36, of 5326 Lowell Blvd., Denver,
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2011. Associated Press On this date in:
NYC police plan tight security on Times Square
Associated Press NEW YORK Less than two weeks after graduating from the New York City police
Key to 49ers’ offense? Holding onto the ball
Associated Press santa clara, calif. Despite San Francisco’s impressive 12-3 record, the 49ers’
$20.4M budget in Lawrence Co. OK’d
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioners unanimously
Boil alert in effect in parts of Trumbull
Staff report BROOKFIELD A boil advisory has been issued for all Trumbull County water customers
Darko, other city leaders in Hubbard take oath of office
Staff report Hubbard City government leaders will be ready to take their posts at the start of
After ups and downs, stocks end flat for ’11
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market ended a tumultuous year right where it started. In
Watching tradition
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The Watch Night service at Beulah Baptist
New Castle students join Las Posadas celebration
Staff report New castle, Pa. Students from the New Castle Christian Academy participated at the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.05 —0.20 Avalon
40 YEARS OF ROCKING
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Forty years ago, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve
Choose Ohio First lists website-contest criteria
Staff report Columbus The University System of Ohio is hosting a website- building contest for
Celebration event is Monday
Staff report Youngstown The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown & Vicinity
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Son: JoePa improving, staying positive
Associated Press dallas Surrounded at home by energetic grandchildren on his 85th birthday,
GO&DO
TOday Pop, Rock, Jazz The Numbers Band, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.
On 10th anniversary, euro blamed for crisis
Associated Press PARIS Just three years ago, the euro was being praised as the can-do currency
Victorian Players names interim chief
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players board of directors on Thursday named J.E.
A first: Fuel tops US exports
Associated Press NEW YORK For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world’s
US court delays pollution regulation
US court delays pollution regulation WASHINGTON A federal court Friday put on hold a
New year starts early in Samoa
New year starts early in Samoa APIA, Samoa The New Year’s Eve parties started a whole day early on
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v First Night Youngs-town, 5 p.m. to midnight: Fireworks at 9 p.m. and
2011: ‘Year of the Earthquakes’ in Mahoning Co.
The year 2011 — at least in the short term — will be known as “Year of the Earthquakes” in Mahoning County.
Bengals’ Benson solves Ravens
Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE There was a time, and it really wasn’t that long ago, when there wasn’t a
OSU LB Sabino unsatisfied with 2011
By BILL RABINOWITZ Columbus Dispatch JACKSONVILLE, FLA. During preseason camp, Ohio State
Hillis believing in curses after strange season
Associated Press berea For the longest time, Peyton Hillis refused to consider he might have been
Friday, December 30 (136 stories)
Brand, Perry divorcing after 14 months
British actor-comedian Russell Brand is divorcing "California Gurls" songstress Katy Perry after 14 months of what had appeared to be one of Hollywood's happier marriages.
Samoans already counting down to New Year's as country switches time zones
The New Year's Eve parties started a whole day early on the South Pacific island nation of Samoa, after a hop across the international date line transported the country 24 hours into the future - making it the first in the world to ring in the new year.
Top U.S. export of 2011? Fuel
For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world's biggest gas guzzler, is - wait for it - fuel.
Gingrich weeps talking about his mother
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich wept Friday as he recalled his late mother's end-of-life illnesses, a moment of poignancy in a notably negative Republican presidential Iowa caucus campaign with four unpredictable days yet to run.
Verizon backs off $2 fee after customer backlash
After a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless on Friday dropped a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit or debit cards.
Verizon Wireless to charge $2 fee for one-time payment
Verizon Wireless to charge $2 fee for one-time payment
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians protest government
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians protest government BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Syrians
North Korea vows no softening under its new leader
North Korea vows no softening under its new leader PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea
NYPD plans tight Eve security for Times Square
NYPD plans tight Eve security for Times Square NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police are once again
Marine says he plugged gunshot wounds with fingers
Marine says he plugged gunshot wounds with fingers DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. Marine
Ohio anti-abortion group's amendment clears hurdle
Ohioi anti-abortion group's amendment clears hurdle
Baby sitter murder charge filed in Indiana girl’s death
Baby sitter murder charge filed in Indiana girl’s death FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Prosecutors in
Endorsement game intensifies, but does it matter?
Endorsement game intensifies, but does it matter? MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Presidential contenders
Complimentary coffee offer on Ohio Turnpike for New Year's weekend
Complimentary coffee offer on Ohio Turnpike for New Year's weekend
Poland Township police arrest two men for attempted burglary
Poland Township police arrest two men for attempted burglary
Randall Wellington endorses Jerry Greene for sheriff
Randall Wellington endorses Jerry Greene for sheriff
Youngstown man arraigned for crimes committed in Boardman
Youngstown man arraigned for crimes committed in Boardman
Lowellville council has reorganization meeting Saturday
Lowellville council has reorganization meeting Saturday
Local teacher, Youngstown Business Incubator create grading software
Elijah Stambaugh wasn’t a teacher for long before he realized a fundamental flaw in the education process.
Recipe correction
Recipe correction The temperature given in Wednesday’s recipe for Roast Pork Tenderloin with Asian
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. McDonald
Higher temps expected to spur First Night attendance
Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting First Night Youngstown organizers in high spirits.
Forecast expected to spur First Night attendance
Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting First Night Youngstown organizers in high spirits.
Salvation Army exceeds Red Kettle goal
The 2011 Salvation Army Red Kettle campaigns in Mahoning and Trumbull counties met or nearly met their goals, enabling them to continue providing services at current levels.
Steelers select Brown as MVP
In the span of two seasons Brown has evolved from sixth-round pick to fringe player to return specialist to the franchise’s Most Valuable Player, at least, according to his teammates.
Kasich opts not to name a favorite in Republican presidential primary
Gov. John Kasich apparently is done offering endorsements in the GOP presidential primary.
Poland rebounds for win over Falcons
The Poland High girls basketball team scored just 14 points their last time out, a disappointing 50-point loss at home to Howland.
Valley landowners urged to put lease deals into escrow
Oil and gas leases can be quite convoluted. The negotiating process may seem tedious, but signing on the dotted line doesn’t mean the process is complete.
Sharon’s height delivers title at Brookfield tourney
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BROOKFIELD Strong inside play was the key to the Sharon High
Launch nears for Youngstown teacher’s new app for grading tests
Elijah Stambaugh wasn’t a teacher for long before he realized a fundamental flaw in the education process.
Phantoms seek wins over Ice
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown Phantoms wrap up their longest road swing of the season
DA seeks to block felon from taking office in New Castle
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The Lawrence County district attorney
Jagr, Talbot score in return as Flyers; Pens fall to cross-state rival
Jaromir Jagr spent the days leading up to his return to Pittsburgh insisting it wasn’t personal. He stressed that he didn’t mean to cause hard feelings when he signed with the hated Philadelphia Flyers over the summer instead of with the Penguins, with whom he became a star two decades ago.
First Night forecast pleases organizers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting
Healing McCoy reports progress from concussion
Associated Press berea Colt McCoy didn’t want to relive any of what happened to him three weeks
Boardman man avoids jail in attempted strangling
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Youngstown A Boardman man accused of trying to strangle a
Mahoning County OKs 3 years of 5% water-rate hikes for Aqua customers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved new
SA Red Kettle drive in Valley raises $451K
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 2011 Salvation Army Red Kettle campaigns
Stoyak gains perspective on water access in India
Ben Stoyak holds a replica of a spinning wheel he brought back from a recent trip to India. Stoyak’s trip was part of an honors course at the University of Cincinnati for which he traveled for two weeks to villages on the west side of the country and studied the impact of their access to clean water.
German exchange students leave Valley
“Everyone was so friendly to me.” “The people were all so nice and friendly.” “We were
Dobbins second-graders perform retro Christmas show
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As a Christmas gift to herself, Dobbins second-grade teacher Chris
Poland wrestlers still undefeated at home
The Poland wrestling team improved its record to 4-0 at home and remained undefeated in All-American
Glenellen residents remember Idora Park
The residents at Glenellen were treated to a journey down memory lane at an Idora Park-themed
Poland Shepherd hosts Live Nativity
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The residents at Shepherd of the Valley Poland, along with family
Local company earns national recognition
Falcon Transport Co., a Youngstown-based trucking and transportation company, has received a Patriot
German exchange students leave Valley
“Everyone was so friendly to me.” “The people were all so nice and friendly.” “We were
St. Christine students feed families in need
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Exchange students leave Valley happy
“Everyone was so friendly to me.” “The people were all so nice and friendly.” “We were
Mickey and Minnie visit the Boardman Public Library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The stars of “Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey,”
St. Christine students feed families
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Boardman Shepherd celebrates ‘Holly Jolly’ Christmas
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The family, friends, staff, and residents of Boardman Shepherd of
Austintown library celebrates ‘Grinchmas’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The original cartoon version of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole
Watson Christmas show teaches that words can hurt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com What would Santa had done without his trusty reindeer? The
St. Christine students feed families
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Watson Elementary PTA hosts Santa breakfast
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Santa Claus visited Watson Elementary on Dec. 10, he chose
Pee Wee Phantoms lose pair before Christmas
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team entered the Christmas break on a sour note, losing twice
Youngstown man faces rape, kidnapping charges
Township police charged a 41-year-old Youngstown man with kidnapping and raping a 23-year-old city woman.
Actor plays 6 roles in ‘Angry Boys’
Three years ago in his mockumentary “Summer Heights High,” Chris Lilley played a trio of characters at an Australian high school, including a flamboyant drama teacher and a mean society girl named Ja’mie.
Pee Wee Phantoms lose pair before Christmas
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team entered the Christmas break on a sour note, losing twice
Austintown sport briefs
Despite holding Liberty 24 points below its average, the Fitch boys varsity basketball team lost
Austintown briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will hold its
Canfield briefs
Church hosts chicken dinner Thursday Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Poland sports briefs
Middle school girls fall to Howland The Poland seventh-grade girls basketball team lost to Howland
Canfield athletes sign to play college ball
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors Abby Malsch and Sarah Vrabel,
Canfield swim teams sweep Kent Roosevelt
The Canfield swim teams swept Kent Roosevelt on Dec. 20, as the girls earned a 100-83 win and the
Key Club helps light up Poland Shepherd of the Valley
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Students from South Range High School’s Key Club traveled to
Poland briefs
ABWA meeting set for Jan. 10 The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will
Valley chiropractor works with USA swimmers
Andrew Schmutz of The Chiropractic and Sports Therapy Center in Struthers has been named to the
Boardman briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will hold its
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield hockey’s rally falls short Despite four goals from senior Sean Meditz and one by senior
Valley kids bounce, bowl, slide, skate through holiday vacation
School break doesn’t have to be boring or bust the budget. A variety of Mahoning Valley businesses offer wallet-friendly ways for families to have fun.
METRO DIGEST || Warren teen injured seriously in shooting
Warren teen injured seriously in shooting WARREN A 15-year-old boy shot twice in the chest early
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges:
Center offers free programs on winter snow sports
Staff report Slippery Rock, pa. Celebrate Winter Trails Day, a free introduction to winter
Watch what you drink on New Year’s Eve
Opinion: By Judy Adrian and Carol Lobes McClatchy-Tribune Don’t go out and get bombed on New Year’s Eve.
bruce in the usa Paying tribute to the Boss
For fans of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, there have been plenty of memorable shows in Northeast Ohio. However, 1978 looms large for followers of the New Jersey rock act with the group’s sweaty Agora Theatre performance in the summer and the raucous “Firecracker Show” on New Year’s Eve at the Richfield Coliseum the same year.
Green candidate gets spot on ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Green Party candidate for Mahoning County
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Eurozone faces tough hurdles early in 2012
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany After a turbulent 2011, the 17 countries that use the euro
Obama’s health-care plan makes a difference to her
Opinion: By Spike Dolomite Ward Los Angeles Times I want to apologize to President Obama. But first, some
Get ready for eventful year in the Americas
Opinion: Every year brings about changes, but 2012 is likely to be an especially eventful one in the
Fixed mortgage rates end year above record lows
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows.
Kim Jong Il: Road to ruin
Opinion: By Nicholas Eberstadt Los Angeles Times The career of Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s “Dear Leader”
Stanford University archives offer window into Apple’s roots
Associated Press PALO ALTO, Calf. In the interview, Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs recall
What do Ohioans want to sell?
Opinion: What do Ohioans want to sell? The question to each Ohio- an: Do you want our governor and
Weekly charts for the nation’s best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week’s
Weekly charts for the nation’s best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week’s issue of
Man in standoff faces $40K bond, host of charges
The 20-year-old North Side man involved in a standoff with police this week was surprised to learn he is facing a felony burglary charge after the Tuesday morning incident.
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohioan’s black Santa returned 1 year after theft LIMA, Ohio An Ohio woman’s
Gray wolves make a comeback
Opinion: Gray wolves make a comeback Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Taking the gray wolf in Wisconsin and
birthdays
birthdays Actor Joseph Bologna is 77. Actor Russ Tamblyn is 77. Singer Noel Paul Stookey of
newsmakers
newsmakers TV show on Muslims takes on Sept. 11 NEW YORK A TV show about members of a Muslim
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2011. There is one day left in the year. Associated
Contract signings for US homes up in November
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in
GOP voters’ choices: Any is better than Obama
Opinion: No one seems to be really happy with this year’s field of Republican candidates for that party’s
Director sought for senior center in Austintown
Staff report Austintown A permanent director is needed to help oversee daily operations at the
Scholars seek help ID’ing slave roots
Associated Press WASHINGTON Almost two centuries before there was a man named Obama in the White
NYC mayor: Work on museum stalled
NYC mayor: Work on museum stalled NEW YORK Work on a planned museum at the World Trade Center
Florida State rallies past ND
Associated Press Orlando, Fla. The day before his team took the field for its Champs Sports
Sears releases partial list of closings
Sears releases partial list of closings YOUNGSTOWN Sears has issued a list of the first 79 of
Giffords, survivors to mark shooting
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, other survivors of the Tucson shooting
Support widens for Wick Park barricades
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s Park and Recreation commission has
Paul: Sanctions on Iran are ‘acts of war’
McClatchy Tribune PERRY, Iowa Defending himself against charges of isolationism, Republican
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Village County, special meeting, 9 a.m., administration office, 140
Leading GOP candidates battle over undecided voters
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa With time running short, Republican presidential candidates
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.25 +0.22 Avalon
Crowd greets new Girard judge, bids farewell to his predecessor
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard The swearing-in ceremony of Jeff Adler on
U.S. Postal Service should save the best from closing
Editorial: Let’s stipulate that if 258 post- al processing centers in the United States are slated to be
Egyptian forces storm offices of pro-democracy organizations
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian security forces stormed the offices of 10 human-rights and pro-
Owner of home where 3 died faces complaint
Associated Press COLUMBUS City officials are taking action against the owner of a reportedly
Akron mayor takes oath for 7th term
Associated Press AKRON The man who has served as mayor in one of Northeast Ohio’s major cities
Teen charged with murder at group home
Associated Press CINCINNATI A southwest Ohio prosecutor Thursday charged a 17-year-old boy
Ohio prepares to privatize some state prisons
Associated Press MARION, Ohio David Kah will report to the same job in the same training kitchen
Presence of monitors re-energizes Syrian protesters
Presence of monitors re-energizes Syrian protesters Associated Press HOMS, Syria The presence
OSU’s Heacock, Bollman to end extra-long stints
By TIM MAY The Columbus Dispatch JACKSONVILLE, FLA. A couple of days before Christmas, after
WR Swain’s value increases for Niners
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, CALIF. Wide receiver Brett Swain didn’t take it personally when
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS Charmaine D. Wilson v. Antonio M. Wilson, dismissed.
Fire damages Youngstown home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Fire of undetermined origin caused an estimated $5,000 damage to a home
US job market ends year in better shape than in Jan.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The long-suffering job market is ending the year better off than it
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS Dec. 4 Drug offense: Richard Reid, 33, of 341 N. Yorkshire Blvd., was issued a
Thursday, December 29 (129 stories)
Green Party candidate back on Mahoning ballot
A Green Party candidate for Mahoning County commissioner who was disqualified earlier this month is back on the ballot.
No injuries in North Side fire tonight
Fire of undetermined origin caused an estimated $5,000 damage to a home at 164 Benita Ave. this evening.
FSU rallies past Notre Dame
FSU rallies past Notre Dame ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida State rallied from a 14-point second-half
Minn. money-transfer shops stop taking Somali cash
Minn. money-transfer shops stop taking Somali cash MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Money-transfer businesses
NYC mayor says work on 9/11 museum has stalled
NYC mayor says work on 9/11 museum has stalled NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Federal court revives government wiretapping suit
Federal court revives government wiretapping suit SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court has
The top 20 concert tours listed
The top 20 concert tours listed The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross
Gay nativity scene vandalized at Southern Calif. church
Gay nativity scene vandalized at Southern Calif. church LOS ANGELES — An unusual nativity display
Alaska volcano sends ash plume up to 15,000 feet
Alaska volcano sends ash plume up to 15,000 feet ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A remote Alaska volcano
2 dead, 62 hurt in 40-vehicle New Orleans pileup
2 dead, 62 hurt in 40-vehicle New Orleans pileup NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say two men have been
Mahoning County elections board sells electronic-voting machines
Mahoning County elections board sells electronic-voting machines
Aqua Ohio water rates going up Jan. 1 for Mahoning County customers
Aqua Ohio water rates going up Jan. 1 for Mahoning County customers
Sebring School District gets state auditor's award
Sebring School District gets state auditor's award
Giffords, survivors to commemorate mass shooting
Giffords, survivors to commemorate mass shooting TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords,
Vermont reopens last highway destroyed by Irene
Vermont reopens last highway destroyed by Irene STOCKBRIDGE, Vt. (AP) — Four months and a day
Ohio airport seeks millions from feds for upgrades
Ohio airport seeks millions from feds for upgrades
Ariz. teen charged in fatal Russian roulette game
Ariz. teen charged in fatal Russian roulette game KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — A western Arizona teen has
Local Kmart, Sears stores spared on initial closing list
Local Kmart, Sears stores spared on initial closing list
Need help avoiding hangover? Less booze, more H2O
Need help avoiding hangover? Less booze, more H2O CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago attorney Colleen Gorman
Ohio anti-abortion group to replace exec. director
Ohio anti-abortion group to replace exec. director
Police: Boston robbery suspect gave bills to kids
Police: Boston robbery suspect gave bills to kids BOSTON (AP) — Boston police say a woman
Calif. man pleads not guilty in soldier shooting
Calif. man pleads not guilty in soldier shooting SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A 19-year-old
San Jose mom accused of tossing toddler out window
San Jose mom accused of tossing toddler out window SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A San Jose mother
US finalizes deal to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia
US finalizes deal to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia HONOLULU (AP) — The Obama administration has
Kevon Williams arraigned on standoff, other charges
Kevon Williams arraigned on standoff, other charges
Girl sues W.Pa. school district over teacher's sexting
Girl sues W.Pa. school district over teacher's sexting
2,000 toys taken in Christmas weekend burglary in Ohio
2,000 toys taken in Christmas weekend burglary in Ohio
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor's breakfast
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor's breakfast
Ohio gets extra cash for enrolling more children in fed health programs
Ohio gets extra cash for enrolling more children in fed health programs
Ohio woman's black Santa returned 1 year after theft
Ohio woman's black Santa returned 1 year after theft
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Edward and Kelli (Brooke) Ditata of Henderson, Nev., are announcing the birth of their first child,
Business startup seminar Jan. 9 at library
SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, the Business and Investment Center and the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, will present a business-startup seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., focusing on starting a new or home-based business.
Poland woman named volunteer of the year
Poland woman named volunteer of the year GIRARD USA Dance Youngstown-Warren Chapter 2015
Warren citywide youth choir concert Jan. 13
The Warren citywide youth choir is preparing for a winter concert to be presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at New Jerusalem Fellowship Church, 2555 Palymra Road SW, in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lease will protect Valley landowners from water contamination
Water quality is a top concern to all landowners, especially those with water wells near oil- and natural-gas drilling operations.
Brookfield in title game
The host team and Sharon High will meet tonight in the championship game of the 18th annual Lady Warrior Holiday Tournament at Brookfield High. Both used strong defensive performances in the second quarter of their opening round wins on Wednesday.
Dozens voice plea to spare Youngstown postal facility
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Boardman Closing the Youngstown mail-processing and
Springfield boys roll along, burn up Rockets
The Springfield Tigers roared loud and clear on Wednesday night as they rolled convincingly past their rivals from Lowellville 67-36.
Kasich: Voters sent SB 5 message
Senate Bill 5 dominated newspaper headlines in 2011, drawing thousands of protesters to the Ohio Statehouse and a heated election campaign that resulted in the defeat of a collective-bargaining reform package written by Republicans and supported by Gov. John Kasich.
Judge rules in favor of Harding player
A Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allows Warren G. Harding High School senior Arthur Cook to play basketball starting with the Raiders’ next game Friday night.
Trumbull County kennel improves by leaps and bounds
By nearly any measurement, the Trumbull County Dog Kennel on Anderson Avenue in Howland has undergone a turnaround in the last four years.
O’Connor stops 41, but Phantoms lose in shootout to Cedar Rapids
Staff report CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Jack Rowe scored the only goal of the shootout, and the
Prosecutor: Office, victim opposed to release of child rapist
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office continues to
BASKETBALL Wednesday’s other high school games
BOYS Cleveland Benedictine 66, Cardinal Mooney 61 YOUNGSTOWN A 21-point second quarter gave
Business advisory panel helps Youngstown School District
City schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn has gathered a committee of business professionals to aid the school district in preparing students for the work world.
Flag-raising ceremony honors Newton Falls infant who died
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN When Jennifer Culp of Newton Falls learned there would be
Boardman police probe drive-by shooting
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Wednesday
The Valleys' Top 10 Newsmakers of theYear
Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Wiliams and current Mayor Chuck Sammarone discuss issues.
New this week
NEw this week The Darkest Hour (PG-13) ss In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against
Comedian Brown: a 'one-man party'
Women looking to give their man a New Year’s resolution they can use in 2012 may want to consider taking in actor-comedian Kevin Brown’s New Year’s Eve show at The Funny Farm Comedy Club.
Best albums of 2011
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer Here’s the AP’s list of the best albums of 2011: 1.
POLICE CALLS for Canfield, Austintown
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Sen. Schiavoni named assistant minority whip
COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus selected Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33rd of Canfield,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob P. Kelecava, 30, of 12324 Beaver Creek Road,
Cavaliers dominate undersized Pistons
By Jason Lloyd Akron Beacon Journal DETROIT Before Wednesday’s game, Cleveland Cavaliers coach
Details of N. Side standoff disputed
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kevon Williams is set to go before a
Leetonia library programs offered in January
LEETONIA The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., is offering the following programs
Good riddance to bad weather
Opinion: By Jack Hayes McClatchy-Tribune During these last 12 tumultuous months we’ve experienced more
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown City Council finance committee, noon, 26 S. Phelps St. Special
Selling organs shouldn’t be banned
Opinion: WASHINGTON The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is famously liberal and frequently reversed.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“happy new year, charlie brown” (8 p.m., abc): The “Peanuts” gang returns to
“happy new year, charlie brown” (8 p.m., abc): The “Peanuts” gang returns to rock another holiday in
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Sat: Whiskey River, 9 p.m.
Wean gives $128K to neighborhood groups
Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation has awarded Neighborhood SUCCESS grants
Trumbull Dems suggest Infante gets elections seat
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee has recommended that
Another point in fracking debate
Opinion: Another point in fracking debate The debate over the hydro fracking industry is not complete
A New Year brings a new start Take a few MINUTES to form a new habit
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune I tried for years to do two simple things: brush my teeth
The best and worst movies of 2011
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service This year at the movies — who knew? Who knew
First Night Youngstown to ring in the new year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngs-town, the family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration
Hang up and drive
Opinion: Hang up and drive Chicago Tribune: The National Transportation Safety Board wants all 50 states to
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Grease,SDRq New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions will
The working equation Move more, eat less
By Ellen Warren Chicago Tribune You finally decide to get off the couch and start an exercise
Ground black pepper helps stop bleeding
Q. At Thanksgiving, my son-in-law sharpened my knives, but he cut his thumb and finger badly in the
TOP ENTERTAINMENT of the YEAR
TOP ENTERTAINMENT of the YEAR A LOOK BACK AT THE VALLEY’S BIGGEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
A new trickle-down theory
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Budget cuts are slippery. What happens when your state cuts
new wilmington Woman is jailed in case of stolen check
Staff report New wilmington Christine Irene Taylor is in Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $15,000
Linking faiths at the YMCA
Opinion: This was a bleak year for anyone who dreams of Middle East peace or Arab-Jewish coexistence. So
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.03 —0.27 Avalon
Ohio St. LB Ryan Shazier flashes his potential
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch JACKSONVILLE, Fla. On one sideline or the other, Ryan
GE to invest $72M in Grove City facilities
Staff report GROVE CITY, Pa. General Electric Co. will invest $72 million in a diesel- engine
McCoy hasn’t passed tests, unlikely to play
Associated Press BEREA With starting quarterback Colt McCoy still shaken from the head shot
Abortion, residency focus of new laws for 2012
Associated Press Girls seeking abortions in New Hampshire must first tell their parents or a
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio Nativity display becomes scene of lamb birth CINCINNATI A lamb has been
Trumbull Co. officials expected to OK 2 grants
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to approve two federal
Kim Jong Un is now ‘supreme leader’
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea says Kim Jong Il’s son is now “supreme
Obama campaign up and running for 1st caucus
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa One presidential campaign claims an impressive effort in Iowa
Toll of home foreclosures is too high to fight alone
Editorial: The assault on the AMERICAN dream of home ownership remains a haunting aftereffect of the Great
Bengals’ Green surprised to get Pro Bowl as a rookie
Associated Press CINCINNATI A.J. Green didn’t think he’d make the Pro Bowl as a rookie. His
Warren police prepare to hire
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Help wanted. Must enjoy public service, be between 18
Space heater caused fire that killed 3 near Columbus, officials say
Associated Press COLUMBUS Investigators say a space heater caused a Christmas Eve fire that
Ohio St. cruises in Big Ten opener over Northwestern
By Bob Baptist The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Jordan Sibert held up his shooting hand to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Marc and Laura Pfahler, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 27. Felicia
avoiding costly surprises
avoiding costly surprises Experts offer the following tips for avoiding surprise medical bills for
Movie pirates loved ‘Fast Five’
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES “Fast Five,” “The Hangover Part II” and “Thor” were the year’s
Bargain hunters split shopping season into 2
Associated Press NEW YORK The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black
Game time
Game time Matchup: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals When: Sunday; kickoff at 4:15 p.m.
Batch ready if Big Ben can’t play
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Charlie Batch stood in the huddle, so intent on hearing Pittsburgh
Detective: Interviews will tie cases
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Police detective Capt. John Norman believes
US warns Iran against closing key oil passage
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a
Warren looks into selling water for fracking
The city, which has begun to earn revenue from the treatment of frack water from oil and gas exploration in the region, also is making preparations to sell the “raw” water the companies use.
METRO DIGEST || McDaniel ordered to have psych evaluation
Man to be evaluated YOUNGSTOWN A 33-year-old West Side man accused of dragging a Youngstown
birthdays
birthdays Actress Inga Swenson (“Benson”) is 79. Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 75. Actor Jon Voight
Ron Paul gets front-runner’s ‘welcome’ from rivals in Iowa
Associated Press NEWTON, Iowa Texas Rep. Ron Paul received a welcome befitting a man with a
Butler museum acquires realist master painting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art has acquired a master painting by
US tourism industry pushes lawmakers to ease visa process
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Agustina Ocampo is the kind of foreign traveler businesses salivate
Stocks slide; S&P is negative for year
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks weakened Wednesday, ending a five-day advance in the S&P 500
Group tries again to ban dog auctions in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group that wants to ban dog auctions in Ohio is waiting to learn
Bowden introduced at Akron
Associated Press AKRON Terry Bowden believes he is returning to Division I football after a 13
4 injured in crash of plane
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio A small plane flying with an engine compartment door open
Preventive-care coverage confuses
Associated Press CHICAGO Bill Dunphy thought his colonoscopy would be free. His insurance
Who should pay for roads?
Opinion: By Gabriel Roth McClatchy-Tribune When Congress returns to Washington after the New Year, its
Warren woman will make autism play available on DVD
Rebecca Maher’s play about autism has touched many Ohioans. Now she plans to put it on DVD so that
Economists give Obama poor grade
Economists give Obama poor grade WASHINGTON President Barack Obama gets mediocre marks for his
Game time taxslayer.com Gator bowl
Game time taxslayer.com Gator bowl Matchup: Ohio State vs. Florida When: Jan. 2; kickoff at 1
Activists: Troops kill more protesters
Activists: Troops kill more protesters BEIRUT Arab League monitors gathered accounts about the
CPR/AED classes
CPR/AED classes BOARDMAN The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering classes
Wednesday, December 28 (91 stories)
Phantoms lose in shootout
Phantoms lose in shootout Staff report CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Jack Rowe scored the only goal of
Springfield boys burn up Rockets
Springfield boys burn up Rockets By LOWELL SPENCER sports@vindy.com New Middletown The
100s turn out to oppose proposed postal service closing
Local political representatives, U.S. Postal Service employees and Mahoning Valley residents attended a public meeting to oppose the closing of the Youngstown mail-processing and distribution center.
Kyrie Irving scored 14 in Cavs’ win
Kyrie Irving scored 14 in Cavs’ win Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Rookie Kyrie Irving
Vt. police say thief proposed with stolen ring
Vt. police say thief proposed with stolen ring BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A diamond engagement ring
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor’s breakfast
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor’s breakfast NEW YORK (AP) — Several Muslim leaders in New
Gov’t to pay family $17.8M for military jet crash
Gov’t to pay family $17.8M for military jet crash SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the
Judge rules in favor of Harding basketball hopeful
Judge rules in favor of Harding basketball hopeful By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A
Special type of corn at risk
Special type of corn at risk One of the nation’s most widely planted crops — a genetically
Police believe suicide linked to earlier shooting
Police believe suicide linked to earlier shooting GIRARD — City police believe there is a link
Cause of death unclear for Minn. shooting suspect
Cause of death unclear for Minn. shooting suspect DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — An autopsy on a man who
Judge sends man charged in YSU cop assault for psych evaluation
Judge sends man charged in YSU cop assault for psych evaluation
Golf, hikes and sea turtles fill Obama’s Hawaii vacation time
Golf, hikes and sea turtles fill Obama’s Hawaii vacation time HONOLULU — It’s too early to say
Damaged Southwest jet towed from runway
Damaged Southwest jet towed from runway SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Southwest Airlines flight
Oklahoma baby is 3rd sickened by rare bacteria
Oklahoma baby is 3rd sickened by rare bacteria ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials say an Oklahoma
Man charged in hostage case after Facebook rescue
Man charged in hostage case after Facebook rescue SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah police have filed
Appeals court upholds convictions in Fort Dix plot
Appeals court upholds convictions in Fort Dix plot TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal appeals panel
General Electric plans upgrades at Grove City, Pa., facilities
GE plans upgrades at Grove City, Pa., facilities
Autopsies: Conn. victims died of smoke inhalation
Autopsies: Conn. victims died of smoke inhalation STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut medical
Stocks slide on signs of jitters at European banks
Stocks slide on signs of jitters at European banks NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in midday
Proposed bill would ban cheery SC greeting mandate
Proposed bill would ban cheery SC greeting mandate COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina
Ohio cops still seeking tips in 2010 holiday season killing
Ohio cops still seeking tips in 2010 holiday season killing
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Canfield defeats Boardman
Canfield basketball player Cole Pryjma had a strange feeling after Monday’s practice that he might get an opportunity to make his varsity debut Tuesday against Boardman.
Man gets 5 years in prison for assault
A 26-year-old city man is going to prison for five years for hitting a woman on her head with a handgun, forcing her out of her apartment, beating her and jabbing her in her face with a burning cigar — all while her 16-month-old daughter slept in her apartment.
Kasich touts JobsOhio role
State lawmakers have not yet given JobsOhio the authority to administer the job-creating programs currently housed in the Ohio Department of Development.
Oil and gas leases: Learn how to reap the benefits
Most Mahoning Valley landowners who sign oil and gas leases will never see a Utica or Marcellus shale well on their property.
Man faces charges in standoff
The 20-year-old man at the center of the fourth police standoff in three weeks could be standing before a Youngstown Municipal Court judge as early as today.
Report: Almost $439K spent on mansion
Assocaited Press COLUMBUS Ohio taxpayers paid more than $438,000 to staff, maintain and repair
Dance of a lifetime
Spending their Christmas vacation in the dance studio will pay off for 10 local teens who are performing live with musical act Train during halftime of the Orange Bowl.
Father wins appeal in custody of son
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The 11th District Court of Appeals has overturned a
Marilyn Higgins, the executive director of Victorian Players, dies
Marilyn Higgins, executive director of Victorian Players Theater, died Christmas Day at her Boardman home after a bout with cancer. She was 64.
Mural tells family’s story
The walls at one South Side man’s house tell a tale of life and love. Thomas Baldwin has been shooting pictures of family and friends for 63 years. The thousands of photos comprise a “Shots of Love” mural that decorates the walls of several rooms in his Hudson Avenue home.
5 Steelers make Pro Bowl
Staff/wire report Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, center Maurkice Pouncey, wide receiver Mike
SPORTS STORIES of the YEAR
SPORTS STORIES of the YEAR A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP LOCAL SPORTS 1: Cardinal Mooney wins eighth
Big Ben has ‘a shot’ to play against Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and center Maurkice Pouncey both have “a shot” to play in Sunday’s regular season finale at Cleveland.
YSU falls to Stony Brook
Staff report Stony Brook, N.Y. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team shot 26 percent and
Phantoms hope to extend streak
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The holiday break is over for the Youngstown Phantoms who will take on
Pens stretch winning streak to 4
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Dan Bylsma has been around the Pittsburgh Penguins long enough to
NEWS STORIES of the YEAR
The uproar over a ballot issue to stop some collective- bargaining rights for public employees, tense negotiations between
LaBrae’s Aldridge dominates to beat Howland
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG The undefeated LaBrae High boys basketball team
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brookfield township trustees, special year-end meeting, 7 p.m., 6844 Strimbu
New types of shoppers emerge
Associated Press Four new types of U.S. shoppers have emerged this holiday season. There’s the
Youngstown ends the year with great news from feds
Editorial: Since taking office in August, Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone, a veteran of city politics, has
Family Features
Family Features When it comes to cele- brations, there’s no season quite like the holiday season.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS McConaughey gets engaged LOS ANGELES Matthew McConaughey is engaged to marry his
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week What: 2009 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey “Clos des Myglands, Premier Cru” Info:
China, India and Brazil are on the rise
Opinion: By Carmelo Ruiz-Marrero McClatchy-Tribune Here’s a trend to watch in the coming year: the rise
Police probe holiday weekend robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Christmas season traditionally is a
Budget bites and sips that sparkle
Family Features If you’re in the mood to host a New Year’s Eve party but think you don’t have the
Producer won’t fight extradition
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A reality show producer charged with murdering his wife during a
Warren City Council expected to OK budget
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN At tonight’s regular meeting, Warren City Council is
Up to 120 Sears, Kmart stores will close
Staff/wire report NEW YORK Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and
Killer may be targeting escorts, Detroit police say
Associated Press DETROIT Detroit police fear that a killer may be targeting escorts after
Wild card is worth watching
Opinion: WASHINGTON For all the roller-coaster tumultuousness of the primary season, the general election
BEST TELEVISION MOMENTS OF
BEST TELEVISION MOMENTS OF Associated Press NEW YORK Don’t look back. Maybe that’s one
For Saudi women, progress comes slowly, and not surely
Opinion: Women in Saudi Arabia won a small but promising victory this year. No, they aren’t being allowed to
Robbery probed
Robbery probed BOARDMAN Police continue to investigate an attempted Christmas Eve robbery at
Consumer confidence index surges in Dec.
Consumer confidence index surges in Dec. new york Americans are gaining faith that the economy
As we get ready for the ball to drop Saturday night in Times Square, here are five things you need
As we get ready for the ball to drop Saturday night in Times Square, here are five things you need
Of Palestine and Palestinians
Opinion: Of Palestine and Palestinians ADec. 23 letter, “Presiden- tial candidate panders,” criticized Newt
Births
Births ST. elizabeth health center Catalina Vega and Rashen Britt, Austintown, girl, Dec. 24.
Delicious treat for all occasions
By Linda Gassenheimer McClatchy Newspapers A Neapolitan pizza-style sauce over tender, juicy
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2011. There are three days left in the year.
‘Spending cut to the bone?’ Believe it when you see it
Opinion: According to the Mayan “long count” calendar, the final day on Earth is less than a year away, on
Van Halen and Roth will tour next year
Wire and staff report NEW YORK Van Halen will tour in 2012. The rock band has posted a video
BUSINESS STORIES of the YEAR
BUSINESS STORIES of the YEAR A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP BUSINESS STORIES IN THE VALLEY 1:
For Iraq war vets, no parade is imminent
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans probably won’t be seeing a huge ticker-tape parade anytime
Profanchick’s bucket helps Girard triumph
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com GIRARD Joe Profanchick’s fourth-quarter 3-pointer helped the
Buckeyes ready for Big Ten opener
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State’s players know it would be quite an accomplishment to win a
South Range seniors overwhelm McDonald
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com McDONALD South Range’s seniors taught the younger McDonald High
Girard police probe shooting
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Police say a strong lead toward finding
School reform takes time
Opinion: School reform takes time Steubenville Herald-Star: Allocating funds among hundreds of school
UW receives $100K
UW receives $100K YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation recently awarded the United Way of
Feel fuller longer with pork tenderloin
Family Features Staying true to wellness goals in the New Year doesn’t always mean cutting out
Ungaro becomes Poland trustee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The third time was the charm. Eric C. Ungaro
Tuesday, December 27 (77 stories)
Police investigate Girard shooting
Police investigate Girard shooting Staff Report Police are investigating a shooting Tuesday
Police: Neighbor chopped up Ind. girl with hacksaw
Police: Neighbor chopped up Ind. girl with hacksaw
Pa. state trooper subdued by stun gun to get booze rehab
Pa. state trooper subdued by stun gun to get booze rehab
Ohio prisoners help make pound dogs more adoptable
Ohio prisoners help make pound dogs more adoptable
Austintown police investigating shooting of Poland man
Austintown police investigating shooting of Poland man
No issues in Ohio town that now allows booze sales
No issues in Ohio town taht now allows booze sales
Pa. woman uses stroller like shopping cart to steal
Pa. woman uses stroller like shopping cart to steal
Ohio EPA proposes rules on debris landfill liquids
Ohio EPA proposes rules on debris landfill liquids
New teen driving requirements taking effect in Pa.
New teen driving requirements taking effect in Pa.
Between 100 and 120 Sears, Kmart stores to close nationwide
Between 100 and 120 Sears, Kmart stories to close nationwide
AP survey: Economy to pick up in 2012 but still vulnerable
AP survey: Economy to pick up in 2012 but still vulnerable
Report: Almost $439K spent on Ohio governor's mansion
Report: Almost $439K spent on Ohio governor's mansion
REUNIONS
South High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet at noon Wednesday at Denny’s on Route
2012-13 scholarship available to women
2012-13 scholarship available to women YOUNGSTOWN Catholic Collegiate Association is offering a
Ruritan group installs 2012 officers
CANFIELD Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritans met Dec. 12 at A La Cart Catering for their annual Christmas
Riding high in saddle Poland teenager competes as finalist in national quarter-horse competition
Jenna Jacobs took her first steps at age 1 toward a pony, and now at 15 she’s completing the final steps to be a national championship quarter-horse rider.
Bengals still flipping over Simpson’s TD leap against Rams
Associated Press cincinnati Jerome Simpson’s heels-over-head touchdown still has the Bengals
‘Long range’ Lee lifts Warren JFK
The junior scored 20 points on five 3-pointers as the Eagles pulled away from Champion. By JIM
Mail center hopes public can deliver it from closure
The Youngstown mail-processing and distribution center, previously slated for closure by the U.S. Postal Service before congressional intervention, will get a public meeting to attempt to dissuade the postal service from vacating the city.
OH WOW!
As the ageless poem, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” reads, “not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
Ripped by the Raptors
Cavaliers’ top pick Irving struggles in pro debut Associated Press cleveland Kyrie Irving
Landowners urged to beware of selling mineral rights
Oil and gas leases are at the forefront of shale drilling in the Mahoning Valley.
Kasich touts his first-year jobs record
Eighty-three thousand jobs. That’s what Gov. John Kasich is crediting his administration with either saving or creating since he took office in January.
Shurmur: Browns must play smarter
Associated Press berea Browns part-time starting quarterback Seneca Wallace walked through
Officials: Jury duty validates citizenship
Jury service is one of the highest callings of citizenship, judges and the jury commissioner say.
Friendly opposition
Tom Vasvari, right, greets his neighbors Darryl Heavrin and Susan Kondos of Eve Drive in Struthers. Vasvari has a sign supporting the 2008 campaign of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden; Heavrin and Kondos have a sign supporting U.S. Sen. and 2008 Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his running mate, then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Debate rages on selection methods
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the new year is about to begin, Robert
newsmakers
newsmakers Man charged in killing of rapper surrenders ATLANTA A man charged with killing an
Buccaneers’ Morris: ‘I will never fire myself’
Associated Press tampa, fla. Coach Raheem Morris sees a bright future for the Tampa Bay
oddly enough
oddly enough Texas men trade same Christmas card for decades WHITEHOUSE, Texas A Christmas
What Youngstown has to offer
Opinion: What Youngstown has to offer Hard times are nothing new to our beloved Mahoning Valley, but we
Christmas home fire
Christmas home fire NEWTON FALLS A Christmas Day fire here required assistance from five fire
Painkiller has abuse experts worried
Associated Press NEW YORK Drug companies are working to develop a pure, more powerful version of
Nigerians fear more attacks after 39 killed
Associated Press MADALLA, Nigeria Women returned to clean the blood from St. Theresa Catholic
All (Buck) eyes on Stoneburner
By TIM MAY Columbus Dispatch columbus There’s a notion that tight end Jake Stoneburner has
The revolution betrayed
Opinion: The revolution betrayed Baltimore Sun: The high hopes of the Egyptian people for a peaceful
Actor moves beyond Bond
Associated Press NEW YORK The time off from James Bond has been very good to Daniel Craig. In
Cheap tickets from a cheap owner
The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t been anywhere near the vanguard of the NFL for two decades now, a
Corporate financing corrupts
Opinion: By Bill McKibben Los Angeles Times It was one of those uncomfortable moments when you suddenly
Kwanzaa: Love it or hate it, its core principles endure
Editorial: Today, 45 years after its first observance in California, the week-long African American- cultural
Ashtabula Co. deals with fracking issues
Though it has not officially begun in Ashtabula County, “fracking,” a natural-gas drilling process, is fraught with legal and environmental implications for local residents.
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Tekquan D. Alexander v. Erin R. Fairbanks, other torts.
Sand Storms In Sales
The boom in drilling for natural gas trapped in layers of shale has been good news for a handful of Ohio companies that supply the type of sand needed for such drilling.
It’s time to write off the charitable-giving tax deduction
Opinion: By Jack Shakely Los Angeles Times Psst: Want to know a way to reduce our national debt by a
Police: Man in Santa suit killed 6, self
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Moon mission
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Ravens must overcome road woes to win North
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SHALE LEASING SERIES Today is the second in a five-part series on oil- and gas-lease terms that landowners should consider before signing:
Monday: Leasing overview TODAY: Leasing vs. buying Wednesday: Getting a fair share Thursday:
Man, 18, jailed in Facebooked Pa. store burglary
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Orton supplies Tebow’s next test
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Birthdays
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Missouri routs Tar Heels, leaves Big 12 on a big note
Associated Press shreveport, la. James Franklin’s hard running and timely passing led Missouri
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Associated Press NEW YORK Victims of a data breach at the security analysis firm Stratfor
Vikings expect Peterson back for start of 2012
Associated Press eden prairie, minn. The athletic abilities of star running back Adrian
In swing Ohio, Gingrich gaining the ‘not-Romneys’
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Death toll climbs to nearly 1,500
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Diesel spill closes one lane of I-80 in Weathersfield Twp.
Diesel spill closes one lane of 1-80 in Weathersfield Twp.
Insurer claims $1M policy won't cover Pa. Turnpike goo
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Texas police: Man in Santa suit killed 6 relatives
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Erie, Pa. police officer improving since struck by SUV
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No cause given for Christmas Day fire in Newton Falls
No cause given for Christmas Day fire in Newton Falls
Public meeting Wednesday on postal service plan to close Youngstown facility
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Adriane Blewitt | Joseph Wilson
BOARDMAN Adriane Susanne Blewitt and Joseph Edward Wilson, both of Irmo, S.C., were united in
Christine Mastalio | Greg Barth
DAVENPORT, IOWA Christine Mastalio of Iowa City, Iowa, and Greg Barth of Davenport were united in
Lianna DiPasqua | Curt Walton
YOUNGSTOWN Lianna Amy DiPasqua and Curt Leonard Walton, both of Canfield, were united in marriage
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS South Range Middle School PTO is seeking vendors for its second annual craft show
Fund partners to benefit Toys for Tots
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Shale Leasing: Gushing in deals
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For the kid in us all
Holding an old train transformer that still works, Harmon Andrews III loves the store that is part hardware, part hobby, but most of all a place he grew up in and works hours every week: Andrews Shopping Center in Howland Center.
Mahoning food-license fees go up, down
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of
Boardman suit alleges shoddy roof work at road garage
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Boardman Township is suing a local
Mannozzi shifts to 50k gear
By JOHN BASSETTI sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fifty-thousand of anything — tons, dollars, acres —
Tressels visit Canfield
Staff report CANFIELD Former Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel celebrated
Independence Bowl: Game crew includes locals
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the Missouri Tigers take on the North Carolina
Marshals’ new tactic calls for tips via texting
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Same name minus fame
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Liberty family has the recipe for tradition
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James’ 37 points ignite Heat victory
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Experts: Get help to save homes
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Browns: Wallace accepts blunder blame
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BEST BOOKS OF 2011
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Battling PTSD
Chicago Tribune It was just after midnight when former Marine Cpl. James Dahan was awakened by a
Cleveland gets 1st roll of casino dice in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND Visitors to Ohio’s first casino won’t see glitzy Las Vegas-style
Years Ago
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High-profile cases give victims courage
Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Since the child sex-abuse scandal broke at Penn State in
‘Star Wars’ video game speaks for itself
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New Ohio law could boost craft breweries
Associated Press AKRON Ohio craft brewers hope a new state law allowing production breweries to
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SHALE LEASING SERIES
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The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
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Associated Press More than spirits are being lifted this holiday season. During the four weeks
Permit renewal
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oddly enough
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Agenda Tuesday
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Surplus food/clothing
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quiz answers
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Birthdays
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Weight-loss battle
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Attacks across Nigeria kill 39
Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria Terror attacks across Nigeria by a radical Muslim sect killed at
Experts see stocks up in 2012
Associated Press NEW YORK The good news is that Wall Street experts think stock prices will rise
FUTURE HOPE
Associated Press CLEVELAND Byron Scott chooses his public comments about Kyrie Irving with great
Packers secure playing at home
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Aaron Rodgers threw five touchdown passes, Clay Matthews made
nfl playoffs Lions are in; Eagles aren’t
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The Lions are in; the Eagles are out. Atlanta is closing
Schools seek better revenue
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RISKY BUSINESS
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Pro Football Writer Ask Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-
Business incubator tours set today
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator and OH WOW! Center for Science and
Bengals begging fans to show up
Associated Press CINCINNATI One victory away from an unexpected playoff spot, the Cincinnati
Homeowner shoots 2 teens
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Vatican seeking ‘green’ popemobile
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Will Paul break the spell?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer Every four years around this time, the 99 percent of
Changes await Missouri, UNC
Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. Big changes are coming for the football programs at Missouri
When women shop, expectations out of stock
Opinion: By Gina Barreca Hartford Courant I wanted to buy a T-shirt saying “Does this T-shirt make me
Rose caps Bulls’ dramatic rally
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Derrick Rose drove the lane and lofted home a smooth floating
4-year-old, 2 adults found dead in Ohio house fire
Associated Press COLUMBUS A 4-year-old boy, his mother and a third person were found dead in a
Though the family continues to grow, some things — including one of the dining-room tables,
Though the family continues to grow, some things — including one of the dining-room tables, the
White House cannot allow crucial city agency to close
Editorial: Now that the Mahoning- Youngstown Community Action Partnership has exhausted its judicial appeals
Christmas dinner at St. Patrick’s serves up comfort to 300
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Angela Young has undergone difficult times of late
Foul shots beat Celtics
Associated Press NEW YORK Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks know it will never be easy against the
U.S. and Pakistan are at odds
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‘Anonymous’ hackers target US think tank
‘Anonymous’ hackers target US think tank LONDON The loose-knit hacking movement “Anonymous”
Sunday, December 25 (104 stories)
Youngstown man arrested on charges of stabbing brother
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Kwanzaa begins Monday with celebration at Youngstown church
Kwanzaa begins Monday with celebration at Youngstown church Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
Family in Liberty clings to 6-decade-long Christmas tradition
Family in Liberty clings to 6-decade-long Christmas tradition By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
‘Anonymous’ hackers target US security think tank
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UPDATE: White House condemns terror attack at Christmas Mass
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Baby alpaca stolen, beaten to death in Ohio
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Julie Obusek | William Koren Jr.
NEW MIDDLETOWN Julie Ann Obusek and William John Koren Jr., both of North Bethesda, Md., exchanged
Amanda Chopp | Charles Housteau III
YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Church was the setting Oct. 15 for an afternoon ceremony where
Audrey Dodgson to be bride of Jacob Swank
Audrey Dodgson of Niles and Jacob Swank of Hubbard are engaged to be married in May 2013. The
Naples-Celeste wedding plans are announced
TULLY, N.Y. Michael and Katherine Naples of Tully, N.Y., formerly of Hubbard, are announcing the
Vulcan-Sylvester wedding will be autumn event
LEETONIA Rebecca Vulcan and Shane Sylvester, both of Leetonia, are announcing their engagement.
Ciara D’Altorio, Brian Barth plan summer nuptials
BOARDMAN The parents of Ciara D’Altorio of Boardman are announcing the engagement and coming
Miss Wielbruda, Mr. Taormina to wed in October
AUSTINTOWN The parents of Brianna Wielbruda are announcing the engagement of their daughter to Joe
Wedding planned for Heidi Hallas, Todd Warren
YOUNGSTOWN Joseph F. and Karen Hallas of Youngstown are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Meghan Linnelli, Andrew Miller to wed in Pittsburgh
CANFIELD Andrea and Greg Linnelli of Canfield are announcing the engagement and coming wedding of
Reedys travel to observe 50 years of marriage
BOARDMAN William Jr. and Sally Reedy of Boardman marked their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2
McCamons’ 65th is celebrated at family dinner
COLUMBIANA The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCamon of Columbiana was observed
Colers’ 50th marked at open house
LEETONIA Loren and Ruth Ann Coler of Leetonia were honored Nov. 19 at an open-house celebration
Local leaders to be honored at Heart Ball
The American Heart Association’s 2012 Heart Ball has been scheduled for Feb. 11 at Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave.
Annual Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival set
YOUNGSTOWN The 51st annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival will be performed at 1:30 p.m. and
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Martha Lupse 50-Plus Card and Game Club will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 106
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Boardman Township sues construction company over roof work
Boardman Township sues construction company over roof work By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Third person dies after plane crash in Ohio
Third person dies after plane crash in Ohio Associated Press McARTHUR, Ohio A hospital says a
Public can now text U.S. Marshals task force with tips on suspects
Public can now text U.S. Marshals task force with tips on suspects Staff report Cleveland
Three killed in Christmas Eve house fire in Columbus
Three killed in Christmas Eve house fire in Columbus Associated Press COLUMBUS Three people
Explosion in Catholic church during Christmas Mass kills at least 25
Explosion in Catholic church during Christmas Mass kills at least 25 Associated Press LAGOS,
House fire kills 5 on Christmas morning
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New law makes for ‘great day’ for Ohio’s craft-beer breweries, owner says
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Fees for Health Department food licenses in Mahoning go up and down in 2012
Fees for Health Department food licenses in Mahoning go up and down in 2012 By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Caution urged amid leasing palooza for drilling in Mahoning Valley
Caution urged amid leasing palooza for drilling in Mahoning Valley By Karl Henkel
Body of woman found near McKinley Memorial
Body of woman found near McKinley Memorial Associated Press CANTON Police in northeast Ohio
Former YSU recruit Kaitlin Rohrs battles rare disease head on
Former YSU basketball recruit Kaitlin Rohrs battles rare disease head on By JOE SCALZO
Clatter that arose was city’s 9th quake
The depth of the city’s latest earthquake was the shallowest to date, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Remaking downtown Youngstown
Opinion: From a sixth-floor vantage point, Dominic Marchionda looks down at the bustle of downtown Youngstown.
Steelers don’t skip a beat with Batch at QB
Associated Press Pittsburgh Charlie Batch doesn’t know how many more games are left in his 37
Here’s to living on Mahoning Valley's Easy Street
Margeritta Scardina always wanted to live on Easy Street.
PK Akers sets NFL record in 49ers’ victory
Associated Press SEATTLE Larry Grant never stopped pursuing and came up with the defensive play
A serious fall led to ... A TRIP DOWN THE AISLE
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator AUSTINTOWN When a person suffers a severe fall, it
Project HOPE buoys future
A federal grant received by Eastern Gateway Community College is helping a New Waterford man realize his dream.
NBA season tips off with 5 games
Associated Press Finally, the conversation changes. It’s time for the NBA to ditch the dollars
Trumbull agency offers aid for home heating in winter
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull Community Action Program, 2030 Tod Ave. SW, is scheduling
Bengals one victory from playoff berth
Associated Press CINCINNATI The stadium was only two-thirds full again. The Cardinals were on
METRO DIGEST || Postal service plans public meeting
Postal service plans public meeting BOARDMAN The U.S. Postal Service will have a public meeting
2 killed in plane crash in SE Ohio
Associated Press McARTHUR, Ohio Authorities say two people were killed and a third was flown to
Kiss is first for Navy tradition
Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO A public embrace this week between two female sailors from
Benedict bemoans ‘glitter’ of Christmas
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI decried the increasing commercialization of
Mahoning Valley soldiers home for the holidays
Dr. Robert Marx and his wife, Rebecca, are enjoying Christmas at their Liberty home. Dr. Marx recently returned from Iraq, where he served as a leader in the Army Medical Corps. Dr. Marx, who was awarded the Bronze Star, has resumed private practice under the auspices of ValleyCare North Side Medical Center.
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Royal Doulton Bunnykins ball-shaped bank, afternoon tea scene, children playing on floor, plastic
Councilman pushes ban on colorful tombs
Associated Press HOUMA, La. It isn’t the statues, the stained glass or even the pillows on the
SCORE will host startup seminar
SCORE will host startup seminar YOUNGSTOWN SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, the
In survey, small cellphone carriers top big companies
When it comes to cellphone carriers, smaller may be better, according to a satisfaction survey of
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Editorial: Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine A story in Saturday’s Vindica- tor told of how some local
Marketing diversity
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty For the longest time, the growing racial
The First Christmas
Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
SWITCHING PHARMACIES A few tips
Customers can switch their retail pharmacy by taking one of these steps: Take a pill bottle or a
CAREER PATHS/LIMELIGHT
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown recently made two appointments. Peggy Eicher was named director
Where to hunt a big-name surprise
Chicago Tribune NASHVILLE, Tenn. Imagine parking yourself at the bar in one of Nashville’s
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2011. There are six days left in the year. This is
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Hanna Schygulla is 68. Singer John Edwards of The Spinners is 67. Actor Gary
AREA EARTHQUAKES
AREA EARTHQUAKES Mahoning County has experienced nine earthquakes with epicenters within the
“Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” (noon, ABC): The “Disney Parks Christmas Day
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newsmakers
newsmakers Mueller fears media frenzy ASPEN, Colo. Attorneys for Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife want
Man arrested after bag causes scare at store
Associated Press MENTOR A homeless man from southwest Ohio was arrested and charged with
After weeks of talk, Jets (and coach) silenced
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Rex Ryan was brash and confident all week, insisting his
CARE TIPS
Here are tips on caring for poinsettias from the Ohio State University Extension: Check the soil
100,000 visit Christ’s birthplace
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank Tens of thousands of tourists and Christian pilgrims
Golf, family, friends, NORAD fill Obama Christmas in Hawaii
President Barack Obama and his family are easing into vacation mode, spending a low-key Christmas Eve out of the spotlight.
Eagles eliminated but beat Dallas behind QB Vick
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes to lead the
Slip-sliding family fun
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s cold out but warm inside the tropical confines of
Dodgers bankruptcy case
Associated Press Dover, Del. A U.S. District Judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant
Going negative
Los Angeles Times DES MOINES, Iowa With no snow on the ground in this unseasonably warm state,
Heart struggles of his unborn son inspire Ohio Christian rock singer
Associated Press PERRYSBURG, Ohio Told that his unborn son had only half a heart and little
Troops hit protesters in Yemen capital
Troops hit protesters in Yemen capital SANAA, Yemen Troops commanded by relatives of Yemen’s
First Night Youngstown
Staff report First Night and New Year’s Eve entertainment celebrations in Youngstown, Canfield and
Blue Jackets reeling after devastating loss
By Shawn Mitchell The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The latest humiliation of the Blue Jackets
Slow but steady change in health coverage in ’11
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. High-deductible and consumer-driven health plans got
Xmas Factor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Things are changing fast these days, with toddlers wishing for
Owner sees pay phones fading
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS At 62, Jim Nesselhauf is not sure which will come first,
PEEK AT POINSETTIAS
McClatchy Newspapers YORK TOWNSHIP, Ohio This Christmas season is old news to the folks in
Generation E has high sense of entitlement
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My husband and I have micromanaged, spoiled, and enabled our 21-year-old
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I have wonderful childhood memories of Christmas. I can still hear my
record reviews
COMMON Album: “The Dreamer, the Believer” Grade: A- Somehow, Common became ensnared in one of
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Sometime after 1947, Mel Ferrer (not Jose), appeared in a movie based on a
Consumers face pharmacy switch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS With only a short time left before Walgreens’ contract with
The top five paid and free iPhone apps on the App Store chart for the week ending Dec. 19:
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Sitcom ‘Work It’ gets detractors all worked up
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Viewers may find ABC’s new sitcom “Work It” to
How clean is your doctor’s stethoscope?
Q. My doctor always washes his hands before an exam, but he never seems to wipe down his
A rare stone for Christmas
Opinion: His career has spanned decades, and yet he had never come across anything like it. The color, the
Snoop and Wiz Khalifa: next Cheech & Chong?
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA Snoop Dogg remembered watching all of the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “11/22/63” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “Locked On” by Tom Clancy with
Too old for Santa Claus?
Opinion: “Dad, I’m too old for Santa.” That’s what my daughter tells me. It is quite a change from last year.
Mystery clocks aren’t really a mystery
Mystery clocks have been popular since the 18th century. The clock seems to have no mechanism,
Polk vs. Axiom: Which is better?
Q. I’m buying a new home-theater system and need wall-mounted bookshelf speakers. I’ve seen you
Coming to Cardinals’ defense
Opinion: Coming to Cardinals’ defense After seeing and read- ing about all the hoopla surrounding Cardinal
Gingrich fails to qualify for Va. ballot
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich failed to qualify for
Saturday, December 24 (84 stories)
Gorbachev joins thousands calling for Putin to step down
Tens of thousands of Russians jammed a Moscow avenue to demand free elections and an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, in the largest show of public outrage since the protests 20 years ago that brought down the Soviet Union. Gone was the political apathy of recent years as many shouted "We are the Power!"
Brave few challenging China's one child policy
Seven months pregnant, Wu Weiping sneaked out early in the morning carrying a shoulder bag with some clothes, her laptop and a knife.
Gingrich fails to make Virginia ballot
Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich failed to qualify for Virginia's Super Tuesday primary ballot, the latest setback for a candidate whose standing in polls has been slipping. Gingrich's campaign said he would pursue an aggressive write-in campaign, though state law prohibits write-ins on primary ballots.
Public meeting Wednesday on proposed move of Youngstown mail services to Pittsburgh
The U.S. Postal Service will have a public meeting to discuss its proposal to move some mail-processing operations from the Youngstown processing and distribution plant to Pittsburgh.
Yep — another Valley earthquake in the same area as the others
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake shook Youngstown early Saturday morning, but this one was a little different than the rest.
Jamie Serenko | Joseph Fairley
YOUNGSTOWN The marriage of Jamie Serenko of Boardman and Joseph Fairley of Butler, Pa., was
Jessica Rouzzo | Nicholas Diana
MINERAL RIDGE The marriage of Jessica Rouzzo and Nicholas Diana, both of Mineral Ridge, was
Amanda Kovach | Alejandro Perez
BOARDMAN Amanda Kovach of Struthers and Alejandro Perez of Jacksonville, N.C., exchanged marriage
Harding students competing in Cedar Point thrill ride contest
A team of students from Warren G. Harding High School is participating in the Great Thrill Ride Build-off sponsored by Cedar Point Amusement Park and K’NEX.
Appeals court delays Pellin sentence
The 7th District Court of Appeals has stayed the sentence imposed on Richard M. Pellin Jr., 38, of Diamond, a former owner of the now-defunct ambulance company that bore his family’s name, pending his appeal.
Youngstown police seeking North Side shooters
Police are trying to determine who is responsible for shooting at a North Side house late Thursday.
YMHA workers robbed
Police are looking for the lone gunman responsible for robbing two men working on Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority property on Burlington Avenue.
Dog used for fighting at Youngstown house stolen, rejoins owner
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There is a happy ending for three dogs
S. Range holds W. Reserve offense in check
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BEAVER TWP. The South Range Raiders have one of the more
Women celebrate personal ‘miracle’ at Warren church
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Tonight during the Christmas Eve Mass at Blessed
Howland builds big lead, then holds off Poland in AAC showdown
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND For several years part of the Poland High boys
Fitch wins third straight
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Austintown As the Fitch Falcons boys basketball team’s
Infection slows face surgery for Ed Port
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com austintowN The township man in the midst of realizing
Liberty gets the best of old rival Girard
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com GIRARD When neighbors gather during the holiday season, the
Hubbard rehabilitation center helps athletes recover
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard When Walt Sokac was a high school athlete,
Pavlik pleads not guilty to three charges
Staff report Canfield Former middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik avoided court Friday by
Browns hope to play spoiler
Associated Press BALTIMORE Given a second chance to earn a home playoff game, the Baltimore
Deleys’ holiday villages are tradition
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com boardman What started as a small holiday village has
Officials: Trumbull County court consolidation could be good
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners Frank Fuda and Dan Polivka
Lawrence officials suggest moving mail-processing center to New Castle
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler
North Lima inventor recalls heyday of his whirling ornament
John Garver of North Lima shows his twinkler ornaments, better known as twirlers, on display at the Arms Family Museum on Wick Avenue. They were on sale in the 1950s. Garver is talking to manufacturers about making them again. Heat from a Christmas light makes them spin.
Columbiana Co., Chesapeake OK deal on records
The Columbiana County recorder’s office and Chesapeake Energy have arrived at an imaging deal regarding county records.
Community college got support
Opinion: Community college got support Eastern Gateway Communi- ty College began its journey into the
Snow closes roads, delays flights in West
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Heavy snow from a winter storm blanketed parts of the West on
GAUDY GARMENTS
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Oh, the sweat- er designs are frightful, but the parties are so
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A county grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Terrance D. Johnson, also known
Phantoms promote hockey, health to kids
Staff report Youngstown Giani Daniels’ height is slightly more than 3 feet, so when all dressed
Move of death row to be finished in Jan.
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State prison officials expect to complete the
GB’s Lang making adjustments
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Tom Lang won’t be at Lambeau Field on Christmas night to watch
bridge Weekly quiz
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San Francisco officials study blackout causes
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO City and utility officials vowed Friday to prevent a recurrence
Air Jordans create unrest
Staff/wire report BOARDMAN About 30 people turned the front gates of the Foot Locker store in
France offers to pay for implant removal
Associated Press PARIS France took the costly and unprecedented step Friday of offering to pay
READY FOR ACT II
Associated Press MIAMI Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are known to bicker like brothers. They
ACTION elects new officers
Staff report The board of directors of the faith-based community organizing group ACTION has
Pens score 3 in third, beat Winnipeg
Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba James Neal got the go-ahead goal just 22 seconds into the
Years Ago
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Former players sue NFL over concussions
Associated Press MIAMI Nearly two dozen former NFL players are suing the league over severe and
‘War Horse’ is a winner but not a weeper One fine battalion stallion
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Men on opposing sides of war find their shared
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BEYOND BETHLEHEM
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Candles lighted at Christ- mas Eve services at
Christmas and New year’s services | At area churches
Here is a listing of services at area churches for Christmas Eve, tonight, and Christmas Day,
YSU economics prof to be associate provost
Staff report Youngstown Teresa Riley, professor of economics and director of faculty relations
Students enjoy Whoville with a special visit from the Grinch
Staff report damascus The lunchroom at Damascus Elementary was transformed into Whoville during
Yes, Virginia
Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New York
gator bowl Buckeyes’ Sweat adjusts to switch
By Bill Rabinowitz Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS For someone who has played outside linebacker
Temple is solid compared to Penn State, Pitt
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Major college football is in a state of flux at Penn State
cavaliers Rookie Irving key to offense
By Tom Reed Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Cavaliers coach Byron Scott said he didn’t know
METRO DIGEST || Sentence stayed on former Pellin Ambulance owner
Sentence stayed YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has stayed the sentence imposed on
Ujima celebration
Ujima celebration youngstown Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., will celebrate the
YSU plans to transition to paperless system
Staff report youngstown Paper timecards and vacation and sick-leave forms will soon be a part of
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Year in review and 2012 preview
Substitute training offered at center
Staff report lisbon Substitute-teacher training will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 at the
THE FIVE
Alonso Duralde literally wrote the book on Christmas movies: It’s called “Have Yourself a Movie
Democrats caught mapping
Opinion: COLUMBUS I was wondering this week: How are all of you Democrats feeling about your new
peace light
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Upgrading county dog pound is a necessary act of humanity
Editorial: Whether justified, the Mahon- ing County dog pound has long had the reputation of being a dumping
Meaning of Christmas unites Christians
Christmas, the Feast of the Nativity of Lord Jesus Christ, is celebrated by the majority of
Enrollment at EGCC rises by 42% over 5 years
Staff report steubenville Enrollment at Eastern Gateway Community College has grown 42 percent
Wish lists of Christmas past
Opinion: The Great Depression can never be erased from my mind, especially at Christmas time. Today the
Public comment on Volcker rule extended
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve and other bank regulators announced Friday they
Suicide bombs shake Syrian capital, kill 44
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Two car bombers blew themselves up Friday outside the heavily
Mahoning Co., Chesapeake come to terms on Calla Rd.
Mahoning County commissioners approved an agreement with Chesapeake Exploration LLC of Oklahoma City, under which Chesapeake improved 1.7 miles of Calla Road east of state Route 534 before its planned drilling of a 6,000-foot-deep oil-and-gas well into the Utica Shale formation.
Suspects held in robbery of Rite-Aid in Warren
Staff report WARREN Brothers Gerald Bacon, 19, and Nick Bacon, 18, are in the Trumbull County
More retailers pull formula after infant death
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. Several more national retailers have joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Christmas delivery: Tax cut makes it
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barely beating Santa’s sleigh, Congress delivered a last-minute
In Somalia, fears mount over US wire-transfer block
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia Somali officials said Friday they are pleading with U.S.
Joe Maxx at airport
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Seven indicted on drug charges
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury indicted six
Nun who kissed Elvis needs miracle
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Obama to face huge challenges in 2012
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70-year-old fruitcake fetches $525
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Campus notes
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BIRTHDAYS
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TAKING A BREAK
Asociated Press PITTSBURGH The choice is never really much of a choice for Ben Roethlisberger.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Larry L. Dickson, 55, of 14354 Germantown Road,
Amid the holidays, pickpockets ply ancient trade
Associated Press CHICAGO It’s a dying art on America’s city streets, a bit of sleight-of-hand
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Court restrains former officers of Old Holy Trinity Serbian church
A magistrate has issued a temporary restraining order forbidding the previous officers and directors of the Old Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 420 N. Raccoon Road, from interfering with the church’s new elected directors and officers or with its pastor, the Rev. Dragan Goronjic.
Howland business shows off its enlarged facility Tuesday
Howland business shows off its enlarged facility Tuesday
Appellate court stays sentence of convicted felon Richard Pellin
Appellate court stays sentence of convicted felon Richard Pellin
More Americans taking longer holiday trips this year
More Americans taking longer holiday trips this year
Tax-cut lives: Congress gives last-minute approval
Tax-cut lives: Congress gives last-minute approval
OSHP seizes $600K worth of cocaine in Lucas County
OSHP seizes $600K worth of cocaine in Lucas County
Written plea allows Pavlik to avoid court appearance today
Written plea allows Pavlik to avoid court appearance today Canfield Former middleweight boxing
86-year-old's purse snatched at church
Beaver Township police are investigating a purse-snatching at a local church.
Children Services distributes 1K-plus gifts
Mahoning County Children Services were able to dole out more than 1,000 gifts for children and families this holiday season.
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at Stambaugh
Austintown robotics team gets Penney's sponsorship
The FIRST robotics team No. 3193 Falco Tech at Austintown Fitch High School was one of 900 teams to receive sponsorship support from JCPenney.
5 rob Rite Aid
Five or more black men wearing masks and dark clothing robbed Rite Aid, 2840 Youngstown Road, at 10:34 p.m. Wednesday.
Basic income tax course starts Jan. 2
Savvy consumers who wish to increase their tax knowledge can enroll in a free weeklong basic income tax courses offered by Liberty Tax Service in January.
Youngstown OK’d for Obama cities project — finally
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After five months in limbo, city officials
LITTLE HELPERS
The kids at Struthers Elementary School were very good this year — yet Santa Claus did not bring them any presents.
Shaner: We will not play second fiddle anymore
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com NILES To Brian Shaner, coaching football is coaching
Dogfighting suspected at vacant Youngstown home
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police and the Mahoning County Dog
Ineligible Harding player seeks reversal
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The parents of a Harding High School senior who was ruled
Warren Harding shuts down Cle. St. Ignatius
By jim Flick sports@vindy.com warren The Warren Harding High boys basketball team was not in a
Trumbull CSB chief defends agency in 2003 case of child’s death
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The executive director of Trumbull Children Services has
Springfield picks up road-win against YCS
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown The Springfield High boys basketball team played
Trainer: Pavlik should relocate
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and JOE SCALZO news@vindy.com CANFIELD On Thursday morning, 2,500 miles
Protesters at Youngstown injection well sentenced to probation
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Six environmental protesters who demonstrated
Thursday’s girls prep basketball results
Boardman 56, East 26 BOARDMAN Emily Gibbs had 16 points, Megan Volosin scored 11 and Briana
Drunken driver Zorger gets 5 years for killing unborn child, woman
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Emotional and tearful statements were
Liberty leaders ponder fate of 14-year firefighter
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Township officials are considering the fate
Vienna police chief plans to resign
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Brian Darby, township police chief for the past two
Shepherd of the Valley sends cards to soldiers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Active duty soldiers who must spend time away from their families
Canfield students organize benefit concert
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com As seniors in National Honor Society, Victoria Manenti
Bailey’s record leads Boardman at invitational
Boardman junior Ryan Bailey set a new school record in the 100 butterfly with the time of 49:86 as
Santa reigns at Austintown beauty salon
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To say Janie Surman, owner of Change About Beauty Salon in
Kindergartners have sweet Christmas
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The kindergartners in Elaine Fabrizi’s and Stephanie Mateja’s
Poland sports briefs
Poland girls basketball beats Springfield The Poland girls varsity basketball team jumped out to a
Akron Children’s hosts annual tree lighting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The officials at Akron Children’s Hospital provide excellent
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS downs Youngstown Christian Boardman Glenwood’s eighth-grade boys basketball team defeated
SOV donates to Victory Lutheran
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since 1982, Victory Lutheran Church has helped feed hungry
Poland swimmers dive into community service
Members of the Poland swimming and diving team traded their swim suits and goggles for song books,
Live nativity tells Christmas story
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Disciples Christian Church’s third annual Live Nativity taught
Canfield sports briefs
Senior soccer player earns national honor Canfield senior Kendyl Carlisle has been named to the
Ceramic project provides special Christmas gifts
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the second- and third-graders at Watson Elementary School, the
Canfield wrestlers second at Holiday Duals
By LUCAS DAPRILE neighbors@vindy.com After posting three convincing dual meet victories, the
Austintown briefs
Join weight loss support group TOPS Chapter No. 2191 will host a weight loss support group open
Boardman Park welcomes ‘Fat Albert’ spruce
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the last 15 years, Boardman Park has welcomed the holiday
Cornersburg Dairy Queen celebrates Christmas
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Cornersburg Dairy Queen owners Ray and Chrissy Smith
Middle school choirs perform holiday concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade
Canfield briefs
Church hosts drive-through dinner Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Fitch girls end losing streak to rival Boardman
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com She pumped her fist, smiled wide and let out a scream for
Austintown flips the switch on Christmas tree
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Austintown Fire Department was bustling with activity on Dec.
First Covenant hosts final Lucia Breakfast
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A centuries-old tradition in Sweden and Italy made its way to
Canfield swimmers sweep Beaver Local at YSU
The Canfield boys and girls swim teams swept Beaver Local Dec. 14 during a meet at YSU. The girls
Lloyd celebrates holidays around the world
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Christmas traditions are a bit different everywhere, whether those
Presidential candidate panders
Opinion: Presidential candidate panders Recent comments by Newt Gingrich have outraged Palestinians and
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Frederic Forrest (“Lonesome Dove”) is 75. Actor James Stacy (“Lancer”) is 75.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin A. Clark, 24, of 110 Wilhelm St., Struthers,
‘Zoo’ is a little too tame
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers 222The director of “Jerry Maguire” — whose last feature
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“wait, wait ... don’t tell me!” (8 p.m., bbc america): “Wait, Wait ... Don’t Tell Me!” delivers the
Marriage gap is troubling
Opinion: WASHINGTON If current trends hold, within a few years less than half the U.S. adult population
Indianapolis stuns Texans
Associated Press indianapolis Reggie Wayne will always remember Thursday night’s catch. The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Candllelight Christmas concert, 7:30 p.m.: Performance by the
Hagan pushes jobs bill
Staff report COLUMBUS State Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, on Thursday introduced
newsmakers
newsmakers Finnish police detain Lambert after brawl HELSINKI Finnish police say they detained
NJ woman accused of arson at gas station
Associated Press ELYRIA, Ohio An aggravated-arson charge has been filed against a New Jersey
Buckeye women top WSU to stay unbeaten
Staff report columbus Samantha Prahalis overcame a slow start to spark a second-half run and No.
Package volume picks up for UPS and FedEx
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Tiera Washington’s workload doubled during the holiday rush at
Common regains edge on new CD
Associated Press NEW YORK Most people are excited before recording a new album, but Common
Buford, No. 2 Buckeyes roll past Miami (Ohio)
Staff report columbus William Buford scored 18 points and Aaron Craft dominated at both ends as
Transfer of power going smoothly
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea The hand-over of power in North Korea to Kim Jong Il’s
At least 69 killed in bombings in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A terrifying wave of bombs tore through mostly Shiite neighborhoods of
Wal-Mart, officials await test results on baby formula
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. Wal-Mart and health officials awaited tests Thursday on a batch
oddly enough
oddly enough Heckled karaoke singer punches 3 in face, cops say SANDUSKY, Ohio Police said a
Moore ends career with 50 wins, helps lift Boise State
Staff report las vegas Doug Martin rushed for 151 yards and returned the opening kickoff 100
Steelers’ Harrison: Browns should have been punished
Associated Press pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison understands his
N. Korea: Absurd, cruel and dangerous
Opinion: As if the world did not face enough uncertainty at the end of 2011, we received the news on Sunday
Board approves issues tied to V&M expansion
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved several items Thursday relating to
Boardman police probe Family Dollar robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are increasing patrols around the Family Dollar store, 4030 Market
House Republicans cave on payroll tax
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans on Thursday caved to demands by President Barack
Ohio’s population increases 0.1%
Ohio’s population increases 0.1% COLUMBUS New information from the U.S. Census shows Ohio’s
Feed Our Valley campaign raises $71K
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN 21 WFMJ-TV’s Project Feed Our Valley campaign raised $71,599 and
Stocks close higher on better job-market news
Associated Press NEW YORK Encouraging economic reports pushed stocks higher Thursday. The Dow
Best Buy cancels some online orders
Best Buy cancels some online orders ATLANTA Best Buy has alerted some customers that it will
$49.6M county budget expected to get $3.1M boost
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s 2012 budget is expected
Reznor score lifts ‘Tattoo’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross started writing music for the
A Campbell Christmas
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Outside, it didn’t look a lot like Christmas.
New filing deadline looms
Opinion: For those seeking U.S. House seats, a Dec. 7 filing deadline was a practice run. Leading up to
Corbett signs tougher abortion clinic rules
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A bill that could mean expensive facility and staff expansions
At least 3 hurt in I-680 crash
Staff report Boardman Rush hour traffic on Interstate 680 was snarled after a multi-vehicle
METRO DIGEST || Purse snatched at church
Purse of woman, 86, snatched at church NORTH LIMA Beaver Township police are investigating a
Wean gives $228K to 7 Valley groups
Staff report WARREN Seven area organizations committed to the needs of low-income women, job
Romney not apologizing for ads attacking Gingrich
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, N.H. Mitt Romney, seemingly happy with how the Republican
Let’s hope a valuable lesson was learned in Washington
Editorial: Whether John Boehner paint- ed himself into a corner or whether his own Republican delegation did it
Unemployment claims lowest since ’08
Associated Press WASHINGTON In in the latest sign that the economy is surging at year’s end,
Ursuline Sisters make two appointments
Ursuline Sisters make two appointments The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have made two recent
Poland briefs
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McCoy still dazed by Harrison’s hit
Associated Press BEREA Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson doesn’t expect Pittsburgh’s James
Strong quake hits Christchurch
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Christmas bird count going strong
Opinion: By David Yarnold McClatchy-Tribune For three weeks, upward of 60,000 volunteers will head
Thursday, December 22 (101 stories)
Crash snarls I-680 this evening
Rush hour traffic on Interstate Highway 680 was snarled after a multi-vehicle crash Thursday.
LOUIE FRIDAY: Editor Todd, dog killer Steve Croley and Nitro's law debacle,
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will catch up on the week's events and take a look at what's coming next week with Vindicator Editor Todd Franko.
Officials searching for missing dogs, vow to charge those involved
Police and the Mahoning County Dog Warden’s office are looking for two dogs that were harbored in an abandoned South Side home and believed to have been used in organized dogfighting.
Hagan introduces bill to make sure state tax money is used to create Ohio jobs
Hagan introduces bill to make sure state tax money is used to create Ohio jobs
Wal-Mart pulls Enfamil Newborn formula after Missouri baby dies
Wal-Mart and health officials awaited tests Thursday on a batch of powdered infant formula that was removed from more than 3,000 stores nationwide after a Missouri newborn who consumed it apparently died from a rare infection.
Six injection well protesters accept plea deal
Six environmental protesters who demonstrated at a local injection well entered plea agreements Thursday in Youngstown Municipal Court.
UPDATED: Pavlik faces Friday arraignment on three charges
Former middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik faces arraignment Friday morning in Canfield Area Court on charges of OVI, failure to control and leaving the scene of an accident.
Kelly Pavlik busted for OVI after ATV accident
Former middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik bonded out of the Mahoning County jail overnight, facing charges of operating a vehicle while impaired, failure to control and leaving the scene of an accident.
Mahoning commissioners to OK $49.6 million budget
Mahoning commissioners to OK $49.6 million budget YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners
ASG members celebrate the holiday and 20th anniversary
NILES Members and guests of the Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild attended a holiday
Stellanie Pappas | Brian Butcher
CAMPBELL Stellanie Louise Pappas of Columbiana became the bride of Brian Michael Butcher of
Lindsay Chumita | Charles Scaglione IV
YOUNGSTOWN Lindsay Erin Chumita of Boardman became the bride of Charles Louis William Scaglione
Church takes orders for Smart Choice Food
Name omitted The name of Sean Phelan was omitted from the wedding announcement for Rachel Miller
Sex charge involving Harding High victim reduced
A charge accusing a city man of groping a Warren G. Harding High School student on her way to school has been remanded back to Warren Municipal Court as a misdemeanor.
Valley can accommodate shale boom short-term
Mahoning County will soon reap the benefits of the shale-drilling frenzy.
Ursuline grad Nick McGahagan catching NFL scouts’ notice
At Seton Hill, Nick McGahagan played every down like it was his last.
Harrison and Big Ben ready for Rams
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison understands his helmet-to-helmet hit on Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy was illegal by the letter of the law.
$700K bond set in case of assault on YSU officer
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and DENISE DICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seth McDaniel is accused of
Wednesday’s Prep basketball results
Courtney Powell scored 21 points, while Aurielle Irizarry added 20 for Ursuline (5-1). Briana Curd contributed with eight and Sydney Beasley had six points. Kelsey Lancon led Lake Catholic (5-3) with 17 points.
Daily flights from Youngstown to Cleveland taxi toward 2012 reality
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Negotiations are finally moving in the direction of
YSU football signs four players
Staff report YOUngstown The Youngstown State football program announced the addition of four
Youngstown council examines Exterran history
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Safety is always an issue with industrial
Browns’ McCoy still not cleared
Associated Press BEREA Browns quarterback Colt McCoy still hasn’t shaken symptoms from a
2 Valley men among 8 soldiers charged in comrade’s death
Youngstown, Greenville men tied to suicide of serviceman Associated press NEW YORK Eight U.S.
Former Beaver Twp. firefighters sentenced for theft
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two former Beaver Township firefighters
Urban Meyer adds two to Ohio St. coaching staff, including Vrabel
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohio State coach Urban Meyer plunged forward
Niles cops chief: Make city jail holding facility
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The city is asking Trumbull County to take over housing
Weathersfield officials fire patrolman for misconduct
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees Tuesday fired
Parole board recommends execution for Warren killer of elderly couple
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state parole board says Charles Lorraine of Warren,
Chaney STEM students on track designing, building race cars
Drucella Garcia, a junior at Chaney’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math School, shows off the dragster she designed, built, sanded and painted to race in the school gymnasium.
School union in Liberty defends health plan
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty School-union representatives attended the
Attendance at VALLEY entertainment venues in 2011 Ticket sales and slumps
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN 111Officials at the Mahoning Valley’s four
Mudd steps down as Fortress CEO
Associated Press NEW YORK Former Fannie Mae CEO Daniel Mudd announced he would take a leave of
Great gift ideas for healthy holidays
Los Angeles Times If the thought of a health-related gift inspires the same feeling of dreariness
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Rapper-comedian wants to be prez
Daniel Moore is a steelworker, union activist, polka musician, rapper, protest singer-songwriter and
Gingrich won’t win Latinos
Opinion: By Ed Morales McClatchy-Tribune Newt Gingrich is unlikely to win over Latino voters. In a
Jalape ±o peppers for heartburn?
Q. I was on reflux drugs like omeprazole (PPIs) for more than 10 years and even had surgery for
Man gets 9 months in pit-bull attack
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Give yourself gifts that cost nothing
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AUDITIONS
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The Bees Trees blends a wide range of styles
Precocious and perhaps naive are the two bests words used to describe musician Liam Jones, a 17-year-old Boardman High School junior who over the past year put together his own band, Liam Jones & The Overtones, before scrapping the project in favor of new act The Bees Trees.
“hollywood at home” (8 p.m., hgtv): “Hollywood at Home” is a new special
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OWS rallies behind foreclosed
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune The Occupy Wall Street movement has made a good
Lower natural gas rates
Opinion: Winston-Salem Journal: Piedmont Natural Gas’s request to lower its rates in the Carolinas for the
‘The Help’ co-star finally in spotlight
Associated Press LOS ANGELES After 15 years as “a rank-and-file actor,” Octavia Spencer is
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Defectors: Grief not genuine
McClatchy Newspapers BEIJING Chu Sung-ha says he knows for sure that some of the people shown
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Obama to Boehner: 2-month payroll tax cut only option
Associated Press WASHINGTON Careening toward a politically toxic tax hike, President Barack
newsmakers
newsmakers Michael Douglas’ son gets more prison time NEW YORK A judge called the imprisoned
TCU rallies to beat Louisiana Tech
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Casey Pachall highlighted a record-setting game with a 42-yard
Editor is ousted over slur against Rihanna
Associated Press AMSTERDAM The editor of a Dutch fashion magazine has been fired after the
Judge sentences city man, 49, to probation in attempted rape
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 49-year-old city man, who pleaded guilty
2 plead guilty in Ohio mortgage fraud
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say two men have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to mortgage
Police identify fake bomb as prop in boys’ war game
Staff report NILES Police have learned that the fake bomb found in Kennedy Park on Monday was
Woman charged with funding terrorism
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A California woman was indicted Wednesday on charges accusing her
Canfield board hires principal, athletic coaches
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com CANFIELD The district’s school board said goodbye to
NEw this week
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METRO DIGEST || Teacher arrested on sexting charges
Teacher arrested JAMESTOWN, pa. A Jamestown High School teacher has been arrested over
Brown seeks action to apply tariffs to China
Staff report WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown on Wednesday called for Congress to act on two
Campbell should ask state to straighten out its books
Editorial: Before Mayor WILLIAM VanSuch launches the search for a new finance director — it seems clear that
Suspect in beard-cutting attacks to plead not guilty
Associated Press CLEVELAND A lawyer for one of 12 people charged in beard-cutting attacks on
christmas | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Occupy group protests injection well in Hubbard
About a dozen protesters from the Occupy Youngstown movement occupied the corner of Main Street and Hubbard Masury Road in protest of the brine injection well to be built there.
Toews is leading MVP candidate
Associated Press Jonathan Toews has won a Stanley Cup and Olympic gold. Only 23, the Chicago
Canfield City Council, mayor honor departing Belfiore
Staff report Canfield City council’s last meeting of 2011 was also the last meeting Marlene
Americans brace to lose tax cut
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some say they’ll spend less on groceries. Others expect to cut back
Pipeline system plans to expand
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Woman gets probation in tire-iron attack
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months’ probation after
Pa. court: Defendants must prove mental disability
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The state Supreme Court said Wednesday juries will have to rule
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Menorah lawsuit is resolved
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Falling boulders injure candidate for commissioner
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL John Payne, a Democrat running for Columbiana County commissioner,
What are politicians good for?
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NY firm to audit oil-spill claims
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. The U.S. Justice Department has tapped New York-based BDO
Romney on the road in New Hampshire
McClatchy Newspapers NEWPORT, N.H. Projecting a front-runner’s confidence, Mitt Romney wound his
State ballot issue sought to reform Ohio redistricting
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Groups unhappy with how state lawmakers drew Ohio’s new
Gingrich wrong about the judiciary
Opinion: WASHINGTON When discussing his amazingness, Newt Gingrich sometimes exaggerates somewhat, as when,
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-2778
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UNC routs Texas; Kent St. falls
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Wednesday, December 21 (85 stories)
Columbiana County commissioner candidate injured by boulders
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Jamestown High teacher arrested on sexting charges
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Niles proposes Trumbull County house city jail prisoners
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Youngstown council moves ahead with $13.2M Exterran facility
Youngstown council moves ahead with $13.2M Exterran facility
Youngstown man gets probation on kidnapping, attempted rape charges
Youngstown man gets probation on kidnapping, attempted rape charges
200 to honor Kokrak tonite
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Ellwood City will move Nativity scene after suit threat
Ellwood City will move Nativity scene after suit threat
West Side man arraigned on charges involving assault on YSU officer
West Side man arraigned on charges involving assault on YSU officer
8 US soldiers, including one from Youngstown, charged in comrade's death
8 US soldiers charged in comrade's death
Changes proposed to Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill
Changes proposed to Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill
West Branch school board has special meeting Thursday
West Branch school board has special meeting Thursday
Daily airport air service in sight
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
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Julie Taylor | John Gavin
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Hillside hosts holiday raffle as fund-raiser
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OSU gets bowl ban, other penalties
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STEM receives $20K grant
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NITRO'S LAW: Former kennel owner arrested
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Vivo named coach at East
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Mahoning Valley jobless rate takes dive
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Fracking rules to be more stringent
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Mahone’s last shot nets Fitch a comeback win
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Comets’ strong third quarter tames Tigers
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Ruling: Mercer County cops' deadly force justified
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YSU officer dragged after stopping vehicle on campus
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown State University police officer was taken to the hospital
We Are Ohio mulls plans for its future
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HUBBARD OSHA cites Warren Fab plant
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Home-construction rise suggests turnaround
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Marshall rallies for bowl victory
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Stocks soar on Europe hopes
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nfl roundup
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Fire official will retain post while OVI case is resolved
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Lab-made bird flu details under wraps
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Egyptian women protest treatment of females
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Free throws lift Pistons over Cavs
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Malkin powers Pens past Hawks
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Healing Sullinger leads OSU to win
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jared Sullinger felt he needed to play, even if he wasn’t 100 percent.
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A supremely important vote
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Hill leads Buckeyes in romp
Associated Press COLUMBUS Tayler Hill scored 24 points to help No. 11 Ohio State overcome a
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Iraq is a broken country
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NEWSMAKERS
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Births
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AREA COLLEGES Tuesday games
MEN Wabash 63, Baldwin-Wallace 61 LEXINGTON, KY. Sophomore guard Grant Fairhurst scored a
Young sculptors visit Island of Misfit Toys
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Adam Sandler says he wrote “The Chanukah Song” — an ode to well-known Jews in all
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Kim’s son leads mourning
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5 die when plane crashes on highway
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Trade group: Holiday flying to fall slightly
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Steelers let chance to control AFC slip away
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Rose agrees to contract extension
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House GOP rejects payroll tax cut
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Miles named coach of the year
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Court considers disciplinary action
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Councilman explains his vote
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Man accidentally kills Amish girl
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Moschella steps down as Boardman girls hoop coach
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Ohio Turnpike tolls rise Jan. 1
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Ohio AG: All-pain clinic gone from hard-hit county
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State Rep. Hagan calls again for hearings on fracking
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OSHA cites Warren Fab for Hubbard plant violations
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UPDATE: Croley of Nitro's Law notoriety nabbed on probation violation
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Grant will fund Chaney STEM internship
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Kara Opritza to be bride of Corey Miller
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Toys for Tots event
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Kidd installed as Master of Western Star
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PAYING TRIBUTE
Toes will be tapping and hands clapping tonight to the rapping rhythm of “Candlelight” by The Maccabeats during a program of music and skits to mark the beginning of Hanukkah.
Fitch halts years of Spartan torment
She pumped her fist, smiled wide and let out a scream for 17 years worth of Fitch High girls basketball.
Violent crime drops in city
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Still in fiscal emergency, Campbell seeks to hire a new finance director
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Kasich feels ‘pretty good’ about 1st year
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trumbull county children services Board seeks approval of new position
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Children Services Board, at today’s
Police seek info about fake bomb
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$13.2M shale-spurred project to bring 103 jobs
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youngstown Police probe weekend crimes
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Local author shares story, surprise
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Bayuk heads to Harding; Shaner to be hired at Niles
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Undefeated Rockets roll past Wellsville
Staff report LOWELLVILLE Taylor Hvisdak scored 16 points with six rebounds, five steals and
Ohio State’s Meyer aware of fans’ lofty expectations
Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer came into the Ohio State job with his eyes wide open about
Zips too strong for Penguins
By Michael Beaven Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Classes are not in session at the University of
Words for the wounded
Rakeem Beardsley, left, Nathanael Devine and Lucy Smith, preschoolers at Kirkmere Elementary School in Youngstown, pack boxes of food items and toiletries to be sent to U.S. Marines serving in Japan.
Teenagers arrested
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“This company is one of the leaders in the market for compression, fabrication and service to
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Trustees approve wellness, health-savings programs
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Hill, Prahalis lift Buckeye women
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GOOD MORNING
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China’s WTO membership is a farce
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A&W auction Jan. 11
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McCoy’s status still uncertain
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gasoline prices 2011: Year of the big squeeze
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Board tries to dissolve rumors on fracturing
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Service restored
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Clean Ohio: A state program that has been a boon to Valley
Editorial: The Kasich administration need only look at the 2008 general election to appreciate the strong,
QUOTABLE ROMEO CRENNEL, Chiefs interim head coach, on getting a Gatorade shower after leading Kansas City past Green Bay on Sunday:
That was a good shower. A little sticky, but it was good.”
Board accepts resignation of Stabile Harwood
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Board of Elections has accepted the
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area college roundup | Monday’s games
WOMEN Mount Union 76, Bates 55 DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. Mount Union used a 14-2 run to open the
Trend making people sick
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Kim’s death gives region jitters
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Generic rivals cut sales of Lipitor
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nhl roundup Monday’s games
Bruins 3, Canadiens 2 BOSTON It doesn’t matter who is coaching the Canadiens or how many points
Will the U.S. get it right on Egypt?
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Polish singer is laid to rest
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Family members and hundreds of fans bid farewell Monday to
high school sports at a glance
MONDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Austintown Fitch 41, Boardman 27 Brookfield 55,
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BOE recognizes boys cross-country team
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Critics pounce on utility rate-setting
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Ohio couple guilty in Craigslist ticket scam
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‘Dragon Tattoo’ director is in his element
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Report targets underwater mortgages
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North Korea mourns Kim Jong Il
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In Iowa, attacks damage Gingrich
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‘No Child Sleeps Unprotected’ Lowe’s donates smoke detectors to program
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Hubbard trustees take a stand
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Man, woman to appear in court
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district girls basketball roundup | Monday’s games
Ursuline 51, Mooney 38 YOUNGSTOWN Courtney Powell scored 10 of her 24 points in the first
Father sentenced to 30 days in jail
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3 bid to build mobile unit
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Boosting tax on oil, gas rates would mean $538M for Ohio, report says
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AT&T to drop bid for T-Mobile
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Iraq issues arrest warrant for Sunni VP
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Matta: Sullinger will play tonight
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Search group: Make Anthony answer queries
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Te’o puts memories over money at ND
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top 25 roundup Monday’s games
MEN No. 5 North Carolina 99, Nicholls State 49 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Dexter Strickland scored 14
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Superintendent of Fairhaven School and workshops in Trumbull to retire
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Mill Creek MetroParks board reaffirms no fracking in park
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Michigan man who allowed his 9-year-old daughter to drive enters plea
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Phone service restored to Girard police
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Auction set in January for A&W Restaurant in Boardman
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F.N.B, Parkvale merger approved by shareholders
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Report urges higher tax on oil and gas
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I-680 Market Street ramp to close briefly on Tuesday
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Rachel Miller | Joseph Parent
YOUNGSTOWN Rachel Miller and Joseph Parent, both of Youngstown, were united in marriage Oct. 1 at
Mary Tolnar | Wayne Mittwede
HUBBARD Wayne Mittwede and the former Mary Tolnar, both of Hubbard, were married July 16 at
Christina Shaerban | Joshua Arundel
CLEVELAND Christina Shaerban of Brook Park, Ohio, and Joshua Arundel of Youngstown were married
Allison Miller | Andrew Mattson
YOUNGSTOWN Allison Miller and Andrew Mattson, both of Columbus, were united in marriage at 4 p.m.
Cheryl Maker | Jeffrey Roberts
BOARDMAN Cheryl Maker and Jeffrey Roberts, both of Youngstown, exchanged nuptial vows Oct. 8 at
Stephanie Hanrahan | Brian Racz
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WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS South Range Middle School PTO is seeking vendors for its second annual craft show
Canfield students work to buy gifts for children
The holiday spirit is alive and well at Canfield Middle School.
49ers’ ground control should test Steelers
If the 49ers (10-3) can keep the AFC power Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) out of the end zone on the ground tonight, they will become the first team in NFL history to do so in the first 14 games.
N. Korean dictator dies at 69
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s mercurial and enigmatic leader
WESTERN RESERVE It’s SRO at K-12 school dedication
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Even though graduation day is several months away,
Campbell community center plan progresses
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A city councilman who spearheaded an effort to
A tradition withers
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Last troops exit quietly out of Iraq
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Friendlier confines planned for county dog pound
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AKRON County and animal welfare officials will plan
Valley inventor’s online game links classics Scrabble, chess
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Cortland Gary Downing’s love for two popular cognitive games
Middlebrooks rallies YSU past Akron
Staff report AKRON Kenya Middlebrooks scored 13 of her career-high 27 points in the final four
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Browns falter down the stretch, lose to Cardinals in overtime By TONY GROSSI Cleveland Plain
Ohio State snags verbal from five-star recruit
By TIM MAY Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Noah Spence, the No.1 defensive end prospect in the
PG Irving impresses new fans in Cavaliers’ scrimmage
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Bengals grind down Rams
Associated Press st. louis All but counted out near halftime, A.J. Green re-emerged and reached
Double the success
Identical twins Candice and Brandice Thomas display their diplomas outside Beeghly Center on Sunday, immediately after Youngstown State University’s fall commencement.
911 service interrupted
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Woman is hit with iron skillet
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 40-year-old East Side woman told police she was assaulted with a cast-
Red-hot Patriots topple Tebow, Broncos
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EPA rules threaten older power plants
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Ryan nominates 12 to military academies
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com NILES Northeast Ohioans should take great pride in the
Who’s in ‘political center’?
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Gingrich, Romney begin final pitches
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican president hopeful Newt Gingrich doubled down on his
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Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s ruling military and the revolutionaries who demand they
Birthdays
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video game review
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Because Robert Downey Jr. stars in the new film “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,”
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By Wendy Donahue Chicago Tribune CHICAGO When architect and design-firm owner Steve Kadlec
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Adgate’s Garden Center sells fewer poinsettias than in the past, and many of the poinsettias
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Associated Press PITTSBURGH Marcellus Shale natural-gas production is expected to keep rising in
MYCAP accepts appointments for heating assistance
Staff report youngstown Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 101 E. Federal St.,
military academy nominees
Here are the names of those nominated by U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th, of Niles, for military
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
A starry night at Chaney
Opinion: A starry night at Chaney I am writing this letter to commend Chaney’s visual and performing arts
Chargers keep slim postseason hopes alive
Staff report san diego Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers looked playoff-ready, even if
Astonishing action: ‘Mission Impossible’ shows how it’s done
By Rene Rodriguez McClatchy Newspapers The wait for a good action movie is finally over.
Iraq war | Casualties
Iraq war | Casualties U.S. deaths as of Dec. 15, 2011: 4,487, according to the Pentagon. U.S.
For the military
For the military WARREN Panera Bread will present a $15,000 check Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Elm
Boardman’s Bailey is top male swimmer at Christmas Invitational in Canton
Staff report CANTON Boardman junior Ryan Bailey was named the male swimmer of the meet at
Reasonable reforms can fix health care
Opinion: By Rep. TOM PRICE McClatchy-Tribune ROSWELL, Ga. No matter how you slice it, the Medicare
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
State to receive education grant
Staff report Washington, D.C. Ohio is one of nine states to receive grants through Race to the
Compromise needed to extend tax cuts, unemployment pay
Editorial: House Republicans maintain that increasing the top rate for the nation’s highest wage earners would
Let’s produce more doctors
Opinion: By Wayne Madsen McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The latest scare tactic by right-wing opponents
Egypt’s wary Christians
Opinion: Egypt’s wary Christians Los Angeles Times: Muslims and Christians in Egypt made common cause in
dedication
dedication Thirteen students helped cut a ribbon to usher in the new $24 million Western Reserve
Leaders want new payroll tax-cut bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top House Republicans rebelled Sunday against a bipartisan, Senate-
A test of economic liberties
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1927, seven years before the board game was created, Washington state decided to
hDeath toll from floods passes 650
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newsmakers
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Western Reserve dedicates new school complex
Western Reserve dedicates new school complex BERLIN CENTER Even though graduation day is several
Plan for Campbell community center progresses
Plan for Campbell community center progresses campbell A city councilman who spearheaded an
Officials get ideas for dog-pound expansion
Officials get ideas for dog-pound expansion AKRON County and animal welfare officials will plan
Shifts to resume at GM Lordstown
Staff report LORDSTOWN General Motors Lordstown Complex will resume production Monday after
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet for their annual Christmas luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Stonebridge Grill,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1947 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Griffiths mark 50th with New England tour
MINERAL RIDGE Glenn and Michelle Griffiths of Mineral Ridge marked their 50th wedding anniversary
Family dinner marks 50th for Habegers
SALEM Springfield Grille in Boardman was the setting for a family dinner Dec. 17 honoring Joyce
Party celebrates 50th milestone for Scheetzes
YOUNGSTOWN Earl and Agnes Ann Scheetz of Youngstown were honored Nov. 19 at St. Christine Church
Blood drive Wednesday in Alliance
Alliance Community Hospital will host a blood drive at the American Legion on West Main Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Amateur radio operator training session
Current technician class amateur radio operators can work toward their general class license during the Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club’s training session Jan. 4 through the test session Feb. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mahoning County EMA, 700 Industrial Road.
Atty. Engler probing deaths at Trumbull Children Services
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An attorney who has applied pressure to Trumbull County
YSU starts slow in loss to Toledo
Staff report toledo Junior Blake Allen scored a game-high 22 points and sophomore Kendrick
Naughty or nice ... Does it really matter?
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN No child wants to be on the dreaded Naughty
Balanced Phantoms top Bucs
Staff report des moines, iowa Austin Cangelosi and Mike Ambrosia each scored a goal with two
Valley families make their homes sparkle for the holidays
Area families make their homes sparkle for the holidays By Elise Franco and Christine Keeling
‘Good’ outing: South Range handles Lisbon
Staff report lisbon Dan Good led all scorers with 17 points and Jordan Baker added 15 for South
Youngstown Parks Department to hire recreation director
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of the city’s park and recreation
Area kids shop with cops for holidays
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mykajah Martinez started jumping with excitement when
Prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 69, Farrell 40 South Range 80, Lisbon 47 SUMMARIES South Range 80,
DA seeks to disqualify felon elected to New Castle council
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The Lawrence County district attorney
Hammer tries to save competitive bowling
Recently, Hammer, the leading manufacturer of high-performance bowling balls since the late 1970s,
Police probe holiday vandalism in Struthers
Staff report STRUTHERS Police were taking numerous reports from throughout the city Friday about
7th District upholds conviction in pee-wee game murder
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of
We must protect safety nets
Opinion: The holidays are a time for celebration, but so often they are an unfortunate reminder about how families in this country are struggling.
'Nanny State' not the answer
Opinion: When it comes to charity, is it the responsibility of the state or private enterprise?
Mahoning Valley neighbors living in poverty
Twenty years ago, Jimmy Ceballos was a neighborhood handyman on Youngstown's East Side. Today, he lives on Social Security and food stamps, and relies on friends for places to stay and odd jobs to earn extra cash.
Life on the streets not easy for Valley man
By RALPH A. LEWIS III TheNewsOutlet.org Jimmy Ceballos usually starts his day by putting out a
GOLF | HAYLEE HARFORD | WARREN JFK
11“Then I got pretty serious with it,” she said. As a 12-year-old, she qualified for an LPGA
SOCCER | CONNOR GILMOUR | HOWLAND
11“I think I kept up pretty well,” Gilmour said referring to juggling soccer and football practices
FOOTBALL | COURTNEY LOVE | CARDINAL MOONEY
11“I’ve been wanting to play for Mooney ever since I was a little kid,” Love said. “I grew up ...
‘wfmj today’ Schneider leaving anchor position
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com After nearly 14 years, Scott Schneider will say goodbye to
Columbiana Co. woman bakes for survival
By KACY STANDOHAR TheNewsOutlet.org LISBON Karen Tohm used to love baking pies and cakes for
Lobby trimmings carry .... A message of hope
The public is welcome to visit and enjoy the Christmas display at the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning
Rescue Mission helps Valley man for 3 decades
By CAITLIN COOK TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Alexander Zetts wasn’t sure if he would ever see
VOLLEYBALL | BRYANNA JAY | GIRARD
11“After I got started with it, I realized it was the mental part I had to develop,” she said. “When
FAB Ride
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New restaurants and businesses have crept again
GOLF | BRANDON PLUCHINSKY | SOUTH RANGE
11When Brandon first started playing golf for South Range, it couldn’t form a full team. Only he and
SOCCER | AMY VINOPAL | CARDINAL MOONEY
11“It was a lot of fun,” she said proudly as she joins seven other seniors that have closed their
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
GABRIELLE BRANT
GABRIELLE BRANT 11“It’s been crazy,” she simply says, “but I wouldn’t be myself if I didn’t do all
GIRLS TENNIS (DOUBLE PARTNERS) | ALLISON PAVLANSKY & GABRIELLE BRANT | CANFIELD
ALLISON PAVLANSKY 11“They were two completely different players,” Pavlansky said. “Kaitlin was
Poland business hosts ribbon cutting
Poland business hosts ribbon cutting POLAND The Focal Point, 2289 E. Western Reserve Road, will
CROSS COUNTRY | RYAN ROUSH | SOUTH RANGE
11His biggest impact, though, came during the offseason. Roush kept with his traditional high
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Back in the ’60s or ’70s there was a movie called “Say Goodbye, Maggie
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John J. Tomlin Jr., 21, of 2169 Garfield St., Niles,
It is alright to tell a child ‘No!’
McClatchy Newspapers At an online source of parenting advice, a mother recently asked a female
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Year-end moves can save money for taxpayers
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Social-media errors require quick action from owners
McClatchy Newspapers FORT WORTH, Texas Carlo Galotto has gotten a crash course on Internet
FOOTBALL | JEFF CLEGG | WESTERN RESERVE
111“You almost felt like a hometown celebrity,” Clegg said. “It was great feeling. It really felt
CROSS COUNTRY | CARISSA JENKINS | FITCH
111“I didn’t expect to win,” she admitted, “but I felt being up there with the lead girls, that I
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland school board, 6 p.m., Middle School Media Center. Newton Falls Exempted
METRO DIGEST || Community Christmas meal Friday
Christmas meal WARREN Warren Family Mission’s community Christmas meal will be from 2 to 6 p.m.
PLEASANT SURPRISE
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A flood of new visitors from Brazil and a stunning post-
Defending generic drugs
Q. I can’t believe so many people complain about generic drugs on your website. Generics are
GO&DO
TOday Dances Oldies dance with DJ Ron Chick (POF/DARE), 6:30 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian
Birthdays
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Panetta pays visit to Libya
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Browns-Cardinals: Battle of the backups
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Group that sheltered homeless in Toledo area works to reopen
Associated Press TOLEDO Officials of a charity that once provided shelter to the homeless are
Ward wins unanimous decision over Froch
Associated Press atlantic city, n.j. Andre Ward staked his claim as the top 168-pound division
Cellphone ban: bad for business?
Associated Press DALLAS Junior Woods has a well-practiced routine for conducting business on the
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Malkin’s hat trick leads Penguins past Sabres
Associated Press pittsburgh Evgeni Malkin had his seventh career hat trick, and the injury-
Public pensions in free fall
Opinion: As the bill to reform Ohio’s five public pension plans crawls through the General Assembly, the need
History of Santa has changed throughout the years
Santa Claus has changed in appearance throughout the centuries. He is now a mixture of the Dutch,
Charlize Theron reveals her funny side in new film
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Jason Reitman was under the same impression
Smith’s last-second tip-in guides Butler past Purdue
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Andrew Smith’s tip-in with a second remaining gave Butler a 67-65
Cowboys build early lead, ease past Tampa Bay, 31-15
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. Tony Romo threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth score
T-Pain answers his critics with a string of hits
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer CHULA VISTA, Calif. T-Pain knows that whatever he does —
Ohio snaps bowl skid, rallies past Utah State in Boise
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Ohio quarterback Tyler Tettleton scored on 1-yard run with 13
Military uses heavy tactics
Associated Press CAIRO Troops pulled women across the pavement by their hair, knocking off their
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Jack & Jill magazine, December 1967, Santa Claus and Raggedy Ann on cover, $15. Arrow Shirts
State asks Ohio colleges for construction projects
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state has asked Ohio’s public colleges and universities to work
Ohio couple copes after explosion destroys home
Associated Press GLOUSTER, ohio A southern Ohio couple whose home was one of three destroyed in
There was hope for historic house
Opinion: There was hope for historic house We would like to clear up some misinformation that was
Great gifts for gardeners
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Surely, there’s a gardener on your holiday
Roethlisberger practices, still questionable
Associated Press pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Saturday but
No surprises in the worst 100
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Protect passwords from hackers
More than half of U.S. adults have six or more password-protected accounts online, a recent Consumer
No. 2 OSU tops SC behind Thomas’ 30
Associated Press columbia, s.c. Ohio State coach Thad Matta might have a second career ahead as
Protesters arrested in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK Dozens of Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested Saturday after
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shamika Moreland, Campbell, boy, Dec. 16. Alaina Ramos and
14 Girl Scout troops celebrate the season
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com CAnfield More than 100 local Girl Scouts celebrated Saturday
Payroll tax cut OK’d by Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate voted Saturday to temporarily avert a Jan. 1 payroll tax
At least 450 killed in Philippines floods
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines Flash floods devastated a southern Philippines region
WORLD DIGEST || Protesters call for boycott of Lowe’s
Protesters call for boycott of Lowe’s ALLEN PARK, Mich. Protesters descended on a Lowe’s store
Foster wins 750th game as Buckeyes hold off Cal
Associated Press berkeley, calif. Samantha Prahalis had 18 points and six assists and No. 12
In local government, there’s courage amid chaos
Opinion: Time magazine called 2011 “The year of The Protester.” In Ohio, this could be called “The year of
Ohio GOP gives new meaning to the concept of ‘spoils of war’
Editorial: There’s good and bad news in the Ohio General Assembly’s approval last week of a new congressional
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES DEPLOYments To Afghanistan Army Maj. Joseph C. Richey, son of John and Elvera
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CCMK Block Watch to hear about home lead abatement grants
C.C.M.K. Block Watch will have a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church social hall, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., where Cynthia Wright-Palmer will discuss Mahoning County Healthy Homes/Lead Hazard Program that offers grants up to $10,000 to homeowners to make their homes lead-free.
Sunday dance production to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research
Kathi’s Dance and Gym Center, under the direction of Kathi Halbert, will perform its 15th annual dance production “Miracle on 34th Street”at 7 p.m. Sunday at Canfield High School to raise money to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Research.
Senate extends payroll tax cut, unemployment but OKs oil pipeline
The Senate voted toay to temporarily avert a Jan. 1 payroll tax increase and benefit cutoff for the long-time unemployed, but forcing a reluctant President Barack Obama to make an election-year choice between unions and environmentalists over whether to build an oil pipeline through the heart of the country.
GM workers to resume shifts late Sunday
General Motors Co. says the Lordstown plant will resume production Monday.
Community Christmas meal Friday plus bike drawings
Warren Family Mission’s community Christmas meal will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at 361 Elm Road NE.
Free help available for anyone over 60
Free help available for anyone over 60 YOUNGSTOWN Free help for those over 60 or who care for
Obama vows veto of House-approved tax cut bill
The White House promised a veto Tuesday for a Republican bill renewing a payroll-tax cut next year for 160 million workers, complaining that spending cuts that pay for the measure would whack the middle class and require no sacrifice from the rich.
Mooney investigation to take up to 2 weeks
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A police investigation into a reported locker-
IRISH ON TOP
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From 1965-69, John McElroy led coach Dom Rosselli’s
McQueary testifies on abuse
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. As soon as he walked into the Penn State locker room, Mike
Trumbull CSB submits revised policy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Children Services has submitted a
Illness, McKinley KO Boardman
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Sometimes your opponent can take you out of the type
Murder charge shocks family, friends of Warren daycare worker
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An indictment charging Sarah Kaiser, 29, of Southington
Shale industry’s economic impact disputed in study
The Utica Shale is expected to bring economic prosperity to Ohio in coming years.
Sembach achieves milestone
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com GIRARD The Newton Falls High boys basketball celebrated coach
MYCAP holds out hope for decision to eliminate $877K reimbursement
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Mahoning Valley boys basketball district preview
WEST BRANCH Coach: John Hancock (3rd season, 9-33). 2010-11 record: 4-17. Projected starters:
Belonger’s goal propels Phantoms
Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. Earlier this week, Youngstown Phantoms right wing Ryan Belonger
New Castle hostage situation yields suspects in shootings
Staff report new castle, pa. A Thursday night home invasion in Union Township that resulted in
First 100 children to be wowed at OH WOW! museum today
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Smart Money piggy bank will be given to the first 100 children
Campaigns about Issue 2 cost $40M
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The two sides of the heated Senate Bill 5 campaign spent
St. Nick visits Leonard Kirtz kids
Leon Mick III, 7, of Boardman sits on Santa's lap at a Christmas party for Leonard Kirtz students. The party took place Friday at Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown.
BASKETBALL Friday’s AAC games
BOYS Fitch 57, Hubbard 55 OT HUBBARD Will Mahone led the Falcons with 22 points and Dan Chepke
BASKETBALL | Friday’s ITCL games
East Palestine 67, Columbiana 20 EAST PALESTINE Cody Stewart scored 11 points to lead the
prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Bristol 77. Southington 49 Carrolton 38, West
Mount Union misses crown
Associated Press SALEM, Va. Levell Coppage didn’t have to be superman this time for Wisconsin-
Senators hit Pens hard in 2nd for 5 goals
Associated Press OTTAWA The Ottawa Senators were in the right frame of mind as they headed to
Zipadelli reunites with Stewart
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tony Stewart wrapped up his third Sprint Cup Series
Rookie Irving sparks Cavs’ win
Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Kyrie Irving’s first exhibition game was a success.
Joseph was noble father
There is something impressive in the Bible’s final remark on the life of St. Joseph. “Then
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael C. Rodriguez, 21, of 43 N. Lakeview Ave.,
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 9 8 3 uQ J 9 2 v7 5 w9 5 4 The
Christmas music
Christmas music canfield St. Michael Church, 300 N. Broad St., will present Advent and
RINGING AND SINGING
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Valerie Wilson, who has 35 years of “church
Majority wants Obama to lose, poll says
Associated Press WASHINGTON A majority of adults say President Barack Obama does not deserve a
Years Ago
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Voices of Faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Who is in control of the world? GOD IS IN CONTROL, BUT WE HAVE FREE
Election finance reports released
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Canfield School Citizens Committee
Iran’s fortunes in post-US Iraq clouded
Associated Press CAIRO The U.S. military’s departure from Iraq opens the door to expanded
christmas services | At area churches
The following is a listing of services at area churches for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas
Mayor refuses to include atheist banner in holiday display
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania mayor refused to include a banner from an atheist group
Students collect for Christmas dinner
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Students at St. Christine School collected
Union Elementary students get aboard ‘The Polar Express’ One magical journey
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Kindergarten students at Union Elementary School
Ohio jobless rate sees largest one-month decline in 30 years
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate saw its largest one-month decline in nearly
METRO DIGEST || Cousin charged in child beatings
Children beaten YOUNGSTOWN Jamal Hopkins, 23, of 622 Almyra Avenue, is charged with two counts
Girard company thrives on Marcellus business
The Utica and Marcellus shales are still relatively new to Ohio, but for one Mahoning Valley business, it’s been years in the making.
White House backs away from veto threat
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House backed away from a critical veto threat Friday as
Woman ordered to drug rehab
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County judge ordered a city woman with an extensive history
Two indicted in shootings
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted two
Prison out for Bonds
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Eight years of being investigated for steroid allegations ended
Ohio University seeks 1st bowl win
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Running back Robert Turbin knows exactly when and how the season
Congress flips dimmer switch on light-bulb law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans in Congress are flipping the dimmer switch on a law that
steelers Appeal denied; penalty remains
Associated Press NEW YORK James Harrison is nothing if not exact. On the field and off.
Watson on IR; McCoy resting
Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy is expected to recover from his concussion and play for the
WORLD DIGEST || 3 dead, 2 wounded in office shooting
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basketball | Friday’s district games
Maplewood 60, Badger 39 KINSMAN Matt Spitter scored 20 points to lead the Rockets. Kevin Jones
mexico bowl Temple’s Pierce focused on game
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Bernard Pierce can’t say whether today’s New Mexico Bowl
49ers’ Staley unlikely to be ready for Steelers
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Even with linebacker James Harrison suspended from the
Give troops a pass at airports
Opinion: By Sen. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON With the holiday season upon us,
‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked’ Don’t get ’Munked
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers A Sarah Palin joke? A Charlie Sheen wisecrack? Is this a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 and 8 p.m.: Easy Street Productions’
Address state’s financial issues
Opinion: The Albert Lea (Minn.) Tribune: While it’s a good thing that our state government has projected a
Rand Becker has earned accolades from Playhouse
Editorial: Rand Becker, president of the Youngstown Playhouse’s board of directors, has received a well-
Worst Christmas story ever
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune The worst Christmas story ever takes place in Wisconsin, starring
Doc asks for prayers for Etta James
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States get a say on health benefits
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Friday rolled out a benefits framework
CEO wants automaker to speed up change
Associated Press NEW YORK Dan Akerson is hardly a corporate diplomat. The chairman and chief
Fannie, Freddie ex-CEOs charged
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two former CEOs at mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on
Russia gains WTO approval
Russia gains WTO approval GENEVA After nearly two decades of trying, Russia gained approval
Friday, December 16 (122 stories)
Pa. state police investigating shootings in Union Township
Pa. state police investigating shootings in Union Township
Judge gives Barry Bonds house arrest, then delays it
Judge gives Barry Bonds house arrest, then delays it
House passes $1 trillion budget bill, avoids government shutdown
House passes $1 trillion budget bill, avoids shutdown
Man who had 2 standoffs with city police arraigned on various charges
Man who had 2 standoffs with city police arraigned on various charges
Federal grand jury indicts 5 Mahoning Valley residents
Federal grand jury indicts 5 Mahoning Valley residents
School lunch math problems for Ohio school workers
School lunch math problems for Ohio school workers
Fed govt. shutdown likely averted as tax talks continue
Fed govt. shutdown likely averted as tax talks continue
Ohio's Athens County considers cutting juror pay in half
Ohio's Athens County considers cutting juror pay in half
Leetonia Library looking for Legos
Leetonia Library looking for Legos LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.,
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Auxiliary to VFW Post 6488, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday
Valley recorders brace for title search onslaught
Recorder’s offices in Mahoning and Columbiana counties have experienced dramatic increases in business from title searchers checking into property for use in Utica Shale gas drilling, and Trumbull is expecting to be next.
Struthers Wildcats surge past Canfield Cards
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS After their first five games, the Struthers High
Company tries to ease fears over ‘brine’ tankers
Fracking fear has struck many in the Mahoning Valley, mostly due to possible water contamination.
Phantoms hit road
Next five games will be away and a big test for the second-place squad Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Reports of alcohol at Mooney probed
The Diocese of Youngstown has asked city police to investigate reports of Cardinal Mooney High School students drinking alcohol during a celebration of the state football championship earlier this month.
Fast start propels Newton Falls Tigers to win
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls High girls basketball team got
Dennis Ray captured after 2nd standoff
The man who managed to keep police at a standoff twice and avoid capture for more than 24 hours could be standing before a Youngstown Municipal Court judge today.
Tour of Valley gets partner for 2012
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Tour of the Valley cycling race has merged
Penn State recruits wavering as uncertainty rules program
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two prized Penn State recruits already have backed away from their
Trumbull elections board fields complaints
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The contentious nature of politics in Newton Falls in
Jay Williams, Portman discuss recovery
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Rob Portman discussed the need for a
Yemma decries end of Clean Ohio funds
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Treasurer Daniel R. Yemma
Eric Uphold charged in purse-snatchings
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police in Milton Township and Warren believe Milton
Pedestrian struck on Wilson Ave.
Staff report campbell A pedestrian was struck after he walked in front of a car on Wilson
Students come to the rescue for kids at mission
Students from Mollie Kessler School deliver gifts to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. Donations included money, new clothes and toys, and MP3 players.
Poland Library event has some bite
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate the release of the movie “Breaking Dawn- Part 1,”
St. Christine’s see animals close up
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Taxidermist John Womer visited St. Christine School on Dec. 1
Canfield musicians earn state distinction
More than 70 Ohio high school students, including several from Canfield High School, participated in
Canfield swimmers sweep rival Poland
The Canfield girls and boys swim teams defeated Poland on Dec. 7 at Youngstown State University.
Hilltop students enjoy holiday shopping spree
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students went on a holiday
Sparta beats Athens in Glenwood’s Greek Olympics
All the seventh-graders at Boardman Glenwood Middle School gathered in the school gymnasium on Nov. 22 to compete in the second annual Maroon and Gray Greek Olympics.
MCCTC students stuff shoeboxes for Christmas
A group of students in the Early Childhood Education program at the Mahoning County Career and
Watson second-graders explore Native American Suitcase
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Arms Museum of Youngstown visited Watson Elementary to share
Pee Wee Phantoms settle for pair of ties
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.
Pee Wee Phantoms settle for pair of ties
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS boys fall to AMS Blue The Boardman Glenwood eighth-grade boys lost to AMS Blue 42-38 in
Middle school wrestlers win Canfield Challenge
By LUCAS DAPRILE neighbors@vindy.com Kyle West, CJ Frost, David Labra, Jacob Esarco and Nick
Key Club helps light up Poland Shepherd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The staff and residents of Poland Shepherd of the Valley
Poland briefs
Girls varsity basketball defeats LaBrae The Poland girls varsity basketball team defeated LaBrae
Stadium kindergartners learn lessons on teamwork
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The famous tale of “The Little Red Hen” champions work ethic and
Glenwood food drive is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From Nov. 7 to Nov. 18, the students at Boardman Glenwood Middle
Career center students exercise teamwork
Every afternoon, Criminal Justice juniors at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center get in
Meridian Community Care hosts Breakfast with Santa
Hundreds of children up to age 10, who otherwise might not receive Christmas gifts, enjoyed some
Glenwood wrestlers open season with victories
The Boardman Glenwood Middle School wrestling team opened its season at Brookfield by splitting a
Canfield wrestlers host Holiday Duals today
By LUCAS DAPRILE neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield wrestling team will welcome a 10-team field,
Pee Wee Phantoms settle for pair of ties
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.
Pee Wee Phantoms settle for pair of ties
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.
Canfield kicks off basketball season
The Canfield High School gymnasium was the site of the recent Meet the Team event where the boys
Canfield Police Blotter
Nov. 17 Theft: A Parkside Circle woman told police a check for $448.61 was stolen and cashed. The
Meridian Community Care hosts Breakfast with Santa for kids
Hundreds of children up to age 10, who otherwise might not receive Christmas gifts, enjoyed some
MCCTC early childhood students stuff shoeboxes for Christmas
A group of students in the Early Childhood Education program at the Mahoning County Career and
Poland briefs
Ursuline Sisters make two recent appointments The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have made two
Fourth-graders sharpen skills in Math 24
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every Thursday, a group of 40 or more Union Elementary fourth-
Austintown briefs
Local audiologist elected president of national group Eric Hagberg, owner of Hearing Innovations
Boardman briefs
Ursuline Sisters make two recent appointments The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have made two
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch boys fall 84-81 in triple overtime The Fitch boys varsity basketball team lost 84-81 in
St. Christine’s see animals close up
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Taxidermist John Womer visited St. Christine School on Dec. 1 to
First-grader is inspiration for “Mosaic Me”
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Author and illustrator Rebecca Macri wanted to write her new book
Poland firefighters host ‘Christmas at Our House’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays the members of the Poland Firemen’s
Poland Village feeling merry and bright
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Christmas cheer had Poland’s Village Green feeling merry and
Rotary donates dictionaries to Watson third-graders
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown Rotary Club representatives Gary Reel and Mark Cole
JJ Brothers champion reading and writing at Lloyd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com “How many Falcons out there like to read and write?” Lloyd
Boardman High School Honor Roll
Principal’s Honor Roll = 4.0 Honor Roll= 3.75 to 3.9 Merit Honor Roll= 3.5 to 3.74
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Globes swoon over cable dramas, snub networks
Combined dispatches The Golden Globes admire broadcast network comedies but the respect is absent
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Stern named newest judge for ‘America’s’
By Patrick Kevin Day Los Angeles Times Howard Stern is about to return to TV — he’s just signed
Johnson gets political cover
Opinion: “A little-known” organization, RetireSafe, has honored “more than 20 vulnerable Republican members
Disney on Ice visits Boardman library
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Scott Cross has read about Disney characters and
A not-so-subtle ‘Sherlock’
By Connie Ogle Miami Herald One need not be a master of the science of deduction to observe that
“christmas in washington” (8 p.m., tnt): Conan O’Brien is our host for
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Agenda Saturday
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Man gets 10 years on drug charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 35-year-old city man will spend at
$1.7M added to revenue certification
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POLICE CALLS
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Poland trustees seek applicants
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Lake Erie algae is worst ever
Associated Press COLUMBUS Toxic algae blooms have never been worse in Lake Erie, and the
Liberty volunteers wrap gifts for kids
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Residents stepped from their cars early
Students use math for craft
Kirkmere Elementary School students Mailyn Bonilla and Michael Coudriet, both 10, practiced math skills and their creativity making beaded bracelets for sale at school.
oddly enough
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Roads to disaster
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US formally ends war in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Nearly nine years after American troops stormed across the Iraq border
GM plant remains on hiatus
Staff report LORDSTOWN General Motors’ Lords-town plant no longer has a parts shortage, but
Mount Union is facing a familiar opponent
Associated Press SALEM, Va. Wisconsin-Whitewater and Mount Union have dominated Division III
Grand jury indicts boy, 16, in shooting death of teen
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 16-year-old boy has been indicted by the Mahoning County grand jury
Congress OKs $662B defense bill
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Deal will avert fed shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional negotiators reached agreement Thursday on a compromise
Boys district basketball preview
BOARDMAN Coach: Dan McKeown (2nd season, 11-10). 2010-11 record: 11-10, 3-7 Federal League.
Falcons cruise to romp over Jaguars
Associated Press ATLANTA The Atlanta Falcons had been waiting all season for a complete game.
Selected local stocks
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Hubbard’s Pesce, KC’s Stephenson honored
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Gervelis Law Firm and WFMJ-TV have selected Hubbard’s Anthony Pesce
Jesus as an ‘occupier?’ Not really
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Ideas pour in for airport name
Staff report VIENNA YNGAir Partners has received nearly 800 suggestions for a new airport name.
Wallace expected to start for Browns against Cardinals
Associated Press BEREA Seneca Wallace doesn’t walk so much as glide. And as the Browns’ backup
Ford will cease Ranger production
Associated Press DETROIT It’s the end of the road for the Ranger in the U.S. Ford is ending
METRO DIGEST || Teacher charged with texting students
Art contest winners YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &
Cuba’s economy still anemic
Opinion: An old joke I heard for the first time more than 20 years ago in Havana says that the three biggest
Preps at a glance
THURSDAY’S RESULTS boys basketball AREA SCORE Howland 84, Beaver Local 59 OHIO SCORES
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Texting and handheld phones are a hazard on the highway, and there are bodies to prove it
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IRL officials cleared in deadly crash
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS IndyCar executive Brian Barnhart wonders every day whether he
Anonymous donors pay off Kmart layaway accounts
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter,
Urgent-care center opens 2nd location
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GOP candidates debate for last time before caucuses
Associated Press SIOUX CITY, Iowa Likening himself to Ronald Reagan, Republican front-runner
Canfield briefs
Contract Liquor Agency open According to Bruce D. Stevenson, superintendent of the Ohio Division
Varsity wrestlers beat Beaver Local, Fitch
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Healing Roethlisberger sits out another practice
Associated Press DATELINE Ben Roethlisberger’s sprained left ankle looks, well, more like an
Thursday, December 15 (124 stories)
LOUIE FRIDAY: Happiness, loneliness, mushrooms, and a Vindy view
Vindy Editor Todd Franko and politics writer David Skolnick will review the week's events with Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner on Friday's show.
Flotsam from Japanese tsunami reaches West Coast
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Mahoning County gets extra money for next year's budget
Mahoning County gets extra money for next year's budget
Kissing prank offends some at Minn. high school
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Police surround Dewey Avenye house in search of Dennis Ray
Police surround Dewey Avenye house in search of Dennis Ray
Williams, Portman discuss manufacturing
Williams, Portman discuss manufacturing U.S. Sen. Rob Portman discussed the need for a concerted
Feds say Arpaio violated civil rights
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Insurance group cites 115 top auto safety picks
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Congress leaders hope deal near on government shutdown
Congress leaders hope deal near on government shutdown
Transportation secretary announces $23M coming to Ohio
Transportation secretary announces $23M coming to Ohio
Drilling company agrees to pay $93K in Pa. pollution claim
Drilling company agrees to pay $93K in Pa. pollution claim
Report: half of nation's schools fail federal standards
Report: half of nation's schools fail federal standards
Lordstown plant’s shutdown to continue
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Feds to release findings in probe of Ariz. sheriff
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Animal rights activists sue to challenge 2006 law
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Police: mother killed boy, 6 weeks, in 2010
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4 dead after Pittsburgh house fire
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Police warn tow truck drivers of heists
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5 charged after dead deer left in church
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Ohio health department urged to find healthier space
Ohio health department urged to find healthier space
Transportation secretary has announcement for Cincy
Transportation secretary has announcement for Cincy
Stephanie Dicks | Matthew Miller
MILWAUKEE Stephanie Dicks, formerly of Girard, and Matthew Miller, a native of Snohomish, Wash.,
Lauren Hake | G. Nathan Roman
GIRARD Lauren Jessica Hake and G. Nathan Roman, both of Canfield, were married Nov. 11 at Girard
Samantha Mowrer | Adrian Lange
COLUMBUS Samantha Mowrer and Adrian Lange, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding vows Oct. 15. She
Leanora Lange | Kurt Hollender
BEREA Leanora Sabina Marta Lange and Kurt Nicholas Hollender were married Aug. 6 at the Baldwin-
Christmas comes early at Fairhaven School
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Development course planned by YBPWC
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club recently launched the first local
Mission needs holiday help
Staff report WARREN The Warren Family Mission finds itself running out of time to provide the
Roethlisberger rests ankle, could be ready for 49ers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s sprained left ankle remained in a walking boot on Wednesday, and backups Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon are preparing as if they’ll play on Monday night in San Francisco.
Optical store featured on TV
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN The folks at “Moving America Forward” didn’t have to
2 won’t be on primary ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two candidates who filed to run for an open
Valley keeps lofty economic ranking in report
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley continues to be one of the
Drilling rules OK’d by House, sent to Senate in W. Virginia
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia lawmakers are close to completing new rules and
Omega Door boss optimistic after fire
By John Goodwin and Karl Henkel news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Harry Vanderburg had a succinct
2 suspended road workers return to job; 3rd retires
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Two of three road- department employees who
Special students celebrate holidays
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield Special-needs students in the school district
Abortion measure hearings suspended
Associated Press COLUMBUS The leader of the Ohio Senate said Wednesday that he’s suspending
Lawmakers OK March primary, end to map flap
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers have approved revamped congressional
Struthers council restores pay cuts
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers City council unanimously voted to restore pay
Police hunt for man after E. Side gunfire
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police searched the wooded areas and
The Bucs stop here
After a promising season, the Pirates’ Caravan rolled through town with hopes high for 2012 By
LINGERING EFFECTS
Holmgren: McCoy not checked for concussion Associated Press berea Although James Harrison’s
Sullinger comes back, Buckeyes bounce back
Associated Press columbus Everyone was pleased with how All-America forward Jared Sullinger
Packers pursue perfect season
Associated Press green bay, wis. 16-0. It could happen. Having won their first 13 games, and
The gift of exchange
Students at Springfield Intermediate School in New Middletown and Crestview Middle School collected gifts for members of the other’s community and exchanged them Wednesday.
Singer-songwriter throws a party for a good cause
Fueled by the Youngstown work ethic, Catholic guilt and the realization that every man could be
How to make HEALTHY HOLIDAY FOOD SWAPS
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Folk legend Bromberg tries a new approach
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The last time revered folk artist David Bromberg visited
McDonald School District receives additional funds
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD McDonald School District will receive an additional
Detroit should be afraid of electric car Coda
Opinion: By Greg Autry and Peter Navarro Los Angeles Times A Los Angeles firm has quietly assembled a
Country singer Lee Brice: They love him like crazy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Lee Brice isn’t on top of the country-music world yet,
‘Miracle on Easy Street’ is back in all its glory
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions is headed back to Powers Auditorium this weekend
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birthdays
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Hanoverton boy attacked by dog
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newsmakers
newsmakers Judge praises Lohan at probation hearing LOS ANGELES A judge offered Lindsay Lohan
Spicy supplement solves pain problem
Q. I am a 50-year-old police officer (and alternative-medicine skeptic) with severe osteoarthritis
Timko to have record-release show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-based singer-songwriter Katianne Timko will have a record-
‘Bridesmaids’ gets SAG Award nod
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The ensemble SAG Award often can be a reliable harbinger of the
From Justin Bieber to Tony Bennett, here’s what’s new HOLIDAY MUSIC
By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times The late, great Hunt- er S. Thompson once said, “When the going
Police investigate three robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating three robberies
NEw this week
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Rust Belt Theater to present ‘Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company will present its second annual “Ugly Christmas
Tweet for freedom today
Opinion: By Ken Paulson McClatchy-Tribune Imagine if they canceled Independence Day. What if the
Kids to shop with officers Saturday
Staff report youngstown More than 80 children will be paired with city police officers and
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Survey in Trumbull shows support for TAG’s efforts
Staff report WARREN Adults in Trumbull County are concerned about teenage alcohol and tobacco
How conservative is Newt?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Newt Gingrich — the friend of his detractors, to whom he offers serial vindications —
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Glory of Shekinah Productions, open auditions at 6:30 p.m. Friday at 624 Oak
A victory for openness
Opinion: Tulsa World: We applaud the Oklahoma Supreme Court for listening to knowledgeable stakeholders and
Poland trustees promote worker
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Victims’ son: End death penalty
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Twenty-seven years ago, Mary Jane Stout and her husband,
Thursday
Thursday music JD Eicher and the Goodnights, 7:30 p.m., Canfield High School Auditorium, 100
New heart-valve procedure for elderly
By Fred Tasker McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI As recently as 2005, U.S. Air Force retiree Merle
Alert system would help find suspects
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio would create a new statewide alert system to
Lawrence commissioners award contract for tax-anticipation note
By Mary grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioners awarded the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Congress needs a debt vote
Opinion: Start voting. That’s my wish for the Congress when it comes to solutions regarding our nearly $15
Brown praises moratorium on postal closings
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Avon, on
Islamists in Egypt look to boost lead in elections
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptians turned out in large numbers Wednesday for a second round of
‘Jersey Boys’ cast gives season a Broadway spin
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK For the Broadway fan on your Christmas list, why not
Associated Press All-America Team
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback — Robert Griffin III, junior, 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, Baylor.