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LOUIE TODAY: Rally for Nitro, Editor Todd, 'Fixing America' and life with cancer
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will be joined today by local activist Dana Donnelly, who will talk about a rally next Wednesday at statehouse for Nitro's Law, which has been stalled in the House criminal justice committee all year.
Austintown Trustee Dave Ditzler to run for Mahoning Co. commissioner
Ditzler to run for Mahoning Co. commissioner
Patriot Water in Warren gets favorable state ruling
Patriot Water in Warren gets favorable state ruling
Traffic stop leads OSHP to meth lab in Lancaster motel
Traffic stop leads OSHP to meth lab in Lancaster motel
Injunction hearing on Occupy Youngstown postponed
Injunction hearing on Occupy Youngstown postponed YOUNGSTOWN A preliminary-injunction hearing
Accused fracking protesters held on high bonds
Accused fracking protesters held on high bonds YOUNGSTOWN Seven people opposed to the
Cruze sales 54 percent higher than a year ago
Cruze sales 54 percent higher than a year ago LORDSTOWN General Motors Co. sold 13,238
LOUIE TODAY: Ending addiction, V-Grip, Jimbo film, World AIDS Day
French cardiologist Oliver Ameisen will update Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, on his successful use of baclofen, an inexpensive generic drug, in the treatment of addiction.
North Carolina couple plan rite in New Middletown
POLAND The parents of Keri McIntyre of Charlotte, N.C., are announcing the engagement of their
Laura Murray, James Ehret set wedding date
Margaret Murray of Poland announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter, Laura J.
Craft show Saturday
Craft show Saturday NORTH LIMA A Crafting Affair craft sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 7
Warren schools chief: No more excuses
Superintendent Bruce Thomas says there is a “cultural shift” going on in the Warren City Schools that is hard on the school district’s 800 employees, but it’s a shift that has to take place if student achievement is going to improve.
Balanced Penguins rout MAC-member W. Michigan
With about a minute left in the most lopsided win for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team in five years, the Penguin pep band started to feel a little frisky.
Amish suspects to stay in jail after Youngstown hearing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A U.S. magistrate has ordered that four
Fawcett Stadium has been winning venue for Mooney
The Shawnee Braves will travel 178 miles for a three-hour trip from Springfield to Canton on Friday for their first Division III state championship appearance.
3 Mahoning Valley athletes earn special AP honors
Staff report Jesse Curry of Ursuline, Kaevon Green of Youngstown Christian and Jeff Clegg of
Jury hands up more indictments to Beemers, accused of raping their baby
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has handed up additional indictments against a
Phantoms players notice a change as wins are piling up
Winning frequently has changed the atmosphere swirling above the Covelli Centre ice.
Austintown students learn dangers of ‘sexting’
Students learned Wednesday that “sexting” can have serious ramifications.
Austintown brothel case will go to grand jury
Staff report Austintown The case against a township woman accused of running a brothel will be
Campbell chief investigates police-dog incident
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s police chief is looking into how his
Warren woman describes threats and violence in her neighborhood
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Tiffanne Goncz says it was upsetting when a young man
Seeking less to run Mahoning County 911 center
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s emergency management
YSU, VAM put wham in chamber shale show
Bill Snyder of Marietta tries his hand at a virtual welder at the Youngstown Ohio Utica and Natural Gas conference Wednesday at the Covelli Centre.
Wilson plans to seek US House seat he lost
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About a year after losing his re-election bid,
Public-speaking phobia dissolves with herbs
Q. I have been a middle-school teacher for 37 years. I have never had a problem speaking to my
ABBA and Bee Gees tribute bands — A surprisingly good pair
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s a seemingly surreal feeling associated when
Ballroom dancers spice up ‘Nutcracker’
Ballet Western Reserve’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” is a holiday staple, but that doesn’t
Meet Fat Albert, Boardman’s 1st community Christmas tree
For the first time in township history, Boardman joins its neighbors that have community Christmas trees.
Central banks’ move exhilarates Wall Street
Associated Press A move by the world’s central banks to lower the cost of borrowing exhilarated
Go & Do
today Onstage “Yuletide Jamboree,SDRq 7 p.m., by 34West Theater Company, Dutch Village Inn, 150
Antonio Margarito doesn’t care what others think
By Lance Pugmire Los Angeles Times NEW YORK At this point, Antonio Margarito realizes he’s not
Woods feels better about swing
Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. Tiger Woods barely qualified for his own tournament at
Kenton quarterback Mauk wins Mr. Football award
Associated Press When Kenton coach Mike Mauk discusses his son Maty’s record-setting career, he
NBA teams talking business
Associated Press NEW YORK These are the kinds of negotiations NBA fans have been waiting for.
GOP: Cuts must accompany Social Security tax relief
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican congressional leaders stressed a willingness Wednesday to
Ohio State women need OT to beat Fla. State
Associated PRess COLUMBUS Tayler Hill had a career-high 31 points, including five in overtime,
Ex-Colo. sheriff accused of offering meth for sex
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. The ex-Colorado sheriff was known for his no-nonsense style,
Valentine to take control of Bosox
Associated Press BOSTON Players eating fried chicken and drinking beer in the clubhouse during
Canfield board: No school levy on March ballot
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield voters will not see a school levy on
FAA: Changes are coming to prevent tarmac delays
Associated Press WASHINGTON Administration officials promised Wednesday to make changes before
First Penn State-Sandusky lawsuit is filed
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky
Browns, McCoy prepare for fierce pass rush from Ravens
Associated Press BEREA The Ravens are feasting on quarterbacks this season. Colt McCoy’s the
What’s going on in Hubbard?
Opinion: What’s going on in Hubbard? Hubbard should change its name to “Cover Up, Ohio.” We are being
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.90 +0.37 Avalon
Bridge replacement
Bridge replacement WARREN In about two years, construction is likely to begin on replacement of
After raids, Wall Street protesters switch tactics
Associated Press NEW YORK The overnight police raids in Philadelphia and Los Angeles that
Don’t praise potty-mouth tweeter
Opinion: WASHINGTON Emma Sullivan, you’re lucky you’re not my daughter. (Dangerous sentence, I know: My
Lawrence officials OK funds for senior shopping program
By MARY grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A program to help senior citizens remain
Obama should pursue his idea to expose Congress’ hypocrisy
Editorial: Republicans in Congress have been unified in their criticism of Democratic President Barack Obama
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield Township trustees, special meeting, 8:30 a.m., township hall. The
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Following June, 7 p.m.
Racial preferences harmful
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Supreme Court faces a discomfiting decision. If it chooses, as it should, to hear a
Mouse study offers hope in HIV fight
Mouse study offers hope in HIV fight NEW YORK As scientists struggle to find a vaccine to
Man pleads innocent in burglary case
Staff report NILES Keith A. Sweitzer, 29, of North Chestnut Street, pleaded innocent Wednesday
Britain orders Iranian envoys out of country
Associated Press LONDON Britain ordered all Iranian diplomats out of the U.K. within 48 hours
No input from school districts
Opinion: Tulsa (Okla.) World: The state Board of Education recently approved a set of emergency rules to
newsmakers
newsmakers Kanye upstages Adele with 7 Grammy nods Adele scored six Grammy nominations on
Steubenville legislator to replace JasonWilson in Ohio state Senate
Steubenville legislator to replace JasonWilson in Ohio state Senate By DAVID SKOLNICK
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS A sampling of local holiday events: TODAY 6:45 p.m.: Austintown Christmas
Liberty panel lists cutbacks
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Liberty’s fiscal commission provided
Ohio bill increases criminal penalties for Internet scams
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Scam artists who prey on unsuspecting grandparents would
oddly enough
oddly enough Flying squirrel invades New Jersey emergency room RAHWAY, N.J. Firefighters were
birthdays
birthdays Singer Billy Paul is 77. Actor-director Woody Allen is 76. Singer Dianne Lennon of the
New brain-tumor vaccine testing shows promise Turning a fatal disease into a chronic illness
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The University of Miami has begun recruiting volunteers for the study. A patient
Life-saving classes
Life-saving classes BOARDMAN The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio is offering its Adult 1st
“cma country christmas” (9 p.m., abc): Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland returns to host
“cma country christmas” (9 p.m., abc): Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland returns to host “CMA Country
How important is the political center?
Opinion: It used to be common for people to urge us to learn ”the lessons of history.” But history gets much
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2011. There are 30 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pancreatic-cancer vaccine shows promise
By Lindy Washburn The Record (Hackensack N.J.) A vaccine injected directly into a pancreatic
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Sherlock Holmes and the West End Horror,SDRq Victorian Players Theater, 702
Ballet puts new moves in familiar ‘Nutcracker’
Staff report Youngstown Nearly 100 Ballet Western Reserve students will be joined by other area
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS Metropolitan Opera: “Rodelinda” Tinseltown: Sat. 12:30 p.m St. Olaf Christmas
‘Drag Queen’ returns with some new songs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts and the Rust Belt Theater Company will
Tree lighting to cap holiday fest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s annual holiday festival will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Youngstown police arrest 7 fracking protesters
While thousands learned about the Utica Shale industry inside the Covelli Centre, Youngstown police arrested seven environmental protesters on the city’s West Side.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Agency logs 5,000 credit complaints
Agency logs 5,000 credit complaints WASHINGTON In its first three months of operation, the
Home invasion turns deadly on East Side
The mother of the city’s most recent homicide victim said her son was not targeted but simply came home when armed thieves invaded the family home.
Literacy with laughs
Akron authors captivated a young audience with hi-jinks and humor. The auditorium at Lloyd Elementary was filled with laughter Wednesday as kindergarten-through-third-grade students learned the joys of reading and writing during a performance by Jon and Jim Hixson of J.J. Brothers.
Warren police probe death
Police are investigating a death that followed a shooting after midnight Wednesday at a restaurant and tavern on Youngstown Road.
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