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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Can you give Kissy Bear a special home?
The only surviving dog of 29 recovered by local animal agencies during a raid in Berlin Center needs someone special to give her a home.
MOONEY CLAIMS 8TH TITLE
Members of the Cardinal Mooney football team, including, from left, senior Joe Deniro (6), coach P.J. Fecko and Roosevelt Griffin (3) hold the Division III state championship trophy following the Cardinals’ 21-14 win over Springfield Shawnee on Friday at Fawcett Stadium in Canton.
Judson Avenue man arrested in shootings of mom, son
Police have arrested a 22-year-old East Judson Avenue man in the Nov. 23 shootings of a of a woman and her son in their Oakwood Avenue apartment on the West Side.
Lifetime special on Newton Falls fugitive Claudia Hoerig at 9 tonight
Tonight’s episode of “America’s Most Wanted” on the Lifetime channel will feature the search for Claudia Hoerig, the woman accused of killing her husband, Karl, in their Newton Falls home in 2007. It airs at 9 p.m.
Mahoning County GOP chairman selected for Ohio State Racing Commission
Mahoning County GOP chairman selected for Ohio State Racing Commission
Pa. man pleads guilty to fed sex charges involving Beaver Twp. girl
Pa. man pleads guilty to fed sex charges involving Beaver Twp. girl
MOONEY CARDINALS ARE STATE CHAMPS!
The Mooney Cardinals defeated the Springfield Shawnee Braves 21-14 to win the Division III state title
MOONEY CHAMPIONSHIP: GAME OVER MOONEY 21-Shawnee 14
MOONEY CHAMPIONSHIP: GAME OVER MOONEY 21-Shawnee 14
Austintown man sentenced to 15 years in prison for child rape
Austintown man sentenced to 15 years in prison for child rape
MOONEY CHAMPIONSHIP: 2:32 Mooney's Carmen Lanzo breaks up a Brad Jarzab third down pass.
MOONEY CHAMPIONSHIP:
20 minutes to kickoff/Mooney students ready
20 minutes to kickoff/Mooney students ready CANTON Cardinal Mooney students put on red-and-gold
Honda announces global recall for air-bag problems
Honda announces global recall for air-bag problems
45 minutes to kickoff/Baby, it’s cold outside
45 minutes to kickoff/Baby, it’s cold outside CANTON Some state football championships are
St. Elizabeth Health Center has special event Wednesday
St. Elizabeth Health Center has special event Wednesday
OSHP seizes $36K worth of cocaine in Licking County
OSHP seizes $36K worth of cocaine in Licking County
NH man sentenced for killing wife; she strangled their son
NH man sentenced for killing wife; she strangled their son
Violent deaths of dad, woman shake rural Ohio community
Violent deaths of dad, woman shake rural Ohio community
Ohio homeowner captures thief, ties hands and feet
Ohio homeowner captures thief, ties hands and feet
Unemployment rate falls to lowest since March 2009
Unemployment rate falls to lowest since March 2009
Rapist collapses in court but is sent to prison
Rapist collapses in court but is sent to prison YOUNGSTOWN A 38-year-old Austintown man
Holiday activities set in North Jackson
Holiday activities set in North Jackson NORTH JACKSON The township Administration Building will
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Dec. 14 at
Santa Claus arrives in Austintown
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Austintown Santa Claus came to Austintown just in time for
Sheriff Wellington seeks $7M budget hike for jails, raises, vehicles
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A.
Mooney looks to add another state crown
Way back in the blistering heat of the summer, 120 Division III high school football teams began practicing for the season.
DiDomenico, Mooney pressure Springfield for season-opening win
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On the first day of December Jamie DiDomenico
Details of YSU shale program discussed
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University trustees learned
Phantoms surrender late goal before falling in shootout to Sioux Falls
Phantoms surrender late goal before falling in shootout to Sioux Falls By TOM WILLIAMS
Ruling keeps Patriot Water project afloat
The Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission ruled Thursday that the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency did not prove that it unlawfully granted Patriot Water Treatment LLC and Warren permits for brine-water disposal.
YSU tops Detroit in Horizon opener
Staff report detroit Senior DuShawn Brooks scored a career-high 24 points and led the
Fund drive to finish documentary on Traficant tops its $25K goal
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com With hours to spare, donors came through to raise more than
Bobby, Brenoel ignite Poland
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com POLAND One thing worried Poland High girls basketball coach
Austintown woman's message to Marines: You are remembered
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN “Joy to the world ... especially to you.”
Fitch surges to greet Jefferson with a defeat
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN After a slow start, the Fitch High girls basketball
Hearing delayed in Occupy Youngstown case
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A postponed preliminary-injunction hearing to
Homeless Walk in Youngstown raises awareness
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Frigid temperatures and a gray sky
Transit board seeks levy in Trumbull County
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Members of the Trumbull County Transit Board have asked
Talented teen lone harpist in Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra
Sarah Clark, 15, of Hubbard has earned distinction as the only harpist to perform in the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra. The YSYO performs Sunday at Powers Auditorium.
Penguins beat Capitals to keep Hunter winless
Associated Press washington Locked in a defensive struggle against their bitter rivals, the
Is China’s slowdown good or bad news?
Opinion: By Lei Chen McClatchy-Tribune Some people see the recent slowdown in the Chinese economy as good
Preserve public’s access to information on sheriff’s sales
Editorial: At a time when, unfortunate- ly, the number of foreclosures and sheriff’s sales are increasing,
Cain’s run all but over
Associated Press ATLANTA Herman Cain still is campaigning for president. But by most measures,
Cribbs: I’m sick & tired of losing
Associated Press berea The losses have been piling up, one on top of the other, for seven
Hagan stands in way of progress
Opinion: Hagan stands in way of progress Much like putting the ki- bosh on the resort developers who wanted
Free clothing
Free clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, free clothing for men,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Township Neighborhood Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration
Last-second field goals lifts W. Virginia past S. Florida
Associated Press Tampa, fla. Tavon Austin returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, Pat
METRO DIGEST || Small fire breaks out at GM plant
Small fire breaks out at GM plant LORDSTOWN A small fire broke out at the General Motors Co.
Cruze sales up 54% from Nov. ’10
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Today is the final day of the General Motors Co.
Lynch’s two TDs help carry Seahawks past Philadelphia
Associated Press seattle Marshawn Lynch ran for 148 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns
Biden: Troops’ sacrifices allowed Iraq war to end
Associated Press CAMP VICTORY, Iraq As Iraqi flags were raised in what once was a giant U.S.
Railroad strike averted with agreements, extension
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s freight- railroad industry has averted a costly strike
Steelers’ Wallace looking ordinary
Associated Press pittsburgh Pittsburgh wide receiver Mike Wallace was already thinking about
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.92 +-.02 Avalon
oddly enough
oddly enough Iowa town auctioning off right to name creek KALONA, Iowa One Iowa town is
Cavaliers trying to re-sign Parker
Associated Press independence Chris Grant doesn’t even know Cleveland’s abbreviated 66-game NBA
Austintown seeks replacement of police levy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees approved a resolution asking
Regional college basketball roundup | Thursday’s results
HORIZON Cleveland State 45, Wright State 43 FAIRBORN Ursuline High graduate D’Aundray Brown
Retailers report strong sales in November
Associated Press NEW YORK Oh what a difference a weekend can make. Shoppers taking advantage
Has U.S. seen its best days?
Opinion: The Redcoats are coming! The Redcoats are coming! Remember what your elementary school teacher
Holiday shoppers have choice of 2 craft shows Saturday in Canfield
Staff report canfield Two schools offer shoppers crafty gift ideas this weekend. The senior
METRO DIGEST || Road closing
Road closing YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have voted to close Lanterman Road
Pizza lobby delivers
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OthersWords How small-minded is Congress? How tangled-up in a right-wing
Egypt’s overbearing military
Opinion: Egypt’s overbearing military Los Angeles Times: Last week’s protests in Cairo and Monday’s
Syfy’s ‘Neverland’ mixes action, ideas
By Diane Werts Newsday “Neverland,” airing at 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday on Syfy, is a rip-
Betras will support archrival Hanni
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras finds himself in an uncomfortable situation.
‘Columbiana’s Christmas’ returns with a few surprises
Staff report COLUMBIANA Crown Theater Productions will present “Finding Columbiana’s Christmas”
Poland schools to seek levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Voters will decide an emergency operating levy for
“Starving Secrets With Tracey Gold” (10 p.m., lifetime): “Starving Secrets With
“Starving Secrets With Tracey Gold” (10 p.m., lifetime): “Starving Secrets With Tracey Gold” is a
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2011. There are 29 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “In the Spirit of Christmas,” 7:30 p.m.: Three one-act plays, each
Hagan seeks hearings on fracking
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, penned an open letter to Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder asking for hearings about fracking.
Fracking protesters vow to fight charges in court
Seven people opposed to the fracking process had to come up with cash to get out of jail after being charged in the blocking of a water- disposal truck at a city business this week.
Cheese quesadilla, twisted fries, two sides, milk
Cheese quesadilla, twisted fries, two sides, milk Cocca’s pizza, french fries, two sides, milk
Go & Do
TOday Comedy Dat Phan, with Chad Zumock and Rob Morick, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St.,
Missing statue found
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown The Kneeling Girl fountain statue has been
‘Spirit of Christmas’
Victorian Players update holiday one-acts Staff report Youngstown The Victorian Players’
Foot long hot dog/bun, french fries, fruit, milk
Foot long hot dog/bun, french fries, fruit, milk Chicken nuggets, buttermilk biscuit, bu peas,
Chicken patty sandwich, salad, strawberries
Chicken patty sandwich, salad, strawberries Sloppy Joe sandwich, potato, winter mix with cheese,
Pepperoni roll, green beans, carrot sticks with Ranch dip, peaches
Pepperoni roll, green beans, carrot sticks with Ranch dip, peaches Chicken nuggets, baked
Chicken sandwich, potatoes, peaches, kid’s mix, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available
Chicken sandwich, potatoes, peaches, kid’s mix, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available Ham and
Nacho grande (beef), salsa/sour cream, bu corn, fruit, milk
Nacho grande (beef), salsa/sour cream, bu corn, fruit, milk French toast sticks, turkey sausage,
Chicken sandwich, potatoes, peaches, kid’s mix, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available
Chicken sandwich, potatoes, peaches, kid’s mix, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available Ham and
Saturday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 3 Boys wrestling Varsity at Lake Duals, 9 a.m. Junior varsity at Lake Duals, 9
Saturday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 3 Varsity wrestling Poland at Boardman Duals, 10 a.m. Boys and girls swimming
Saturday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 3 Varsity wrestling Varsity at Justin Walsh Duals, 9 a.m. JV at Uniontown Lake,
Pepperoni roll, green beans, carrot sticks with Ranch dip
Pepperoni roll, green beans, carrot sticks with Ranch dip Pizza, cucumbers with Ranch dip,
Pepperoni roll, green beans, carrot sticks with Ranch dip, peaches
Pepperoni roll, green beans, carrot sticks with Ranch dip, peaches Chicken nuggets, baked
Cheeseburger, french fries, two sides, milk
Cheeseburger, french fries, two sides, milk Cocca’s pizza, french fries, two sides, milk Bosco
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