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Slain Va. Tech officer identified as Army veteran
Slain Va. Tech officer identified as Army veteran BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A gunman killed a
EPA implicates fracking in groundwater pollution
EPA implicates fracking in groundwater pollution CHEYENNE, Wyo. The U.S. Environmental
EPA critical of Pa. gas well air pollution rules
EPA critical of Pa. gas well air pollution rules PITTSBURGH The U.S. Environmental Protection
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Tom and Christine (Bowersox) Libeg of Avon, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their second son, Adam
Post plans toy drive
Post plans toy drive LAKE MILTON American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., will have a Toys
Winning is icing on the cake
BERLIN CENTER Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan Club is announcing the Blue Ribbon winners of its 2011
Guns N’ Roses gets Rock Hall invite on Covelli play day
On the same day that Guns N’ Roses played in Youngstown, the band was named part of the 2012 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Nativity scene comes alive on North Side
A nativity scene on the city’s North Side was full of more than just figurines Wednesday night.
NFL rivalry renewed tonight
Hines Ward doesn’t see dominating the Cleveland Browns as simply a part of his job, but a civic duty.
13 file petitions for 2 commissioner seats
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nine Democrats, a Republican and a Green
Church gets input on Idora land planSFlb
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com youngstown The deadline has passed for a Youngstown
Eyesore in Warren cleaned upSFlb
Staff report WARREN The 6-acre lot at Mahoning Avenue and Summit Street Northwest, “arguably the
Valley residents rally for stalled Nitro’s Law in Columbus
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Liz Raab stood on a busy street corner near the
Vets honor those killed in ’41 attack
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com STRUTHERS About 25 veterans and guests gathered at
Catholic schools to be in regional system
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Seven Catholic elementary schools are being
Council OKs use of off-duty officers to patrol around 20 Federal Place
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council signed off on a plan to spend up
Injection-well owners required to run test
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will require owners of a new brine-injection well to run a special test to ensure that brine is being injected into the correct underground formations.
Health merger gains ground
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The initial step has been taken toward the
New charges emerge, and Sandusky is jailed again
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was
Chahine, Jacubec meet again
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com ALLIANCE Adjusting to college life and rules are among the
Big-spending Marlins add pitcher Mark Buehrle
Associated Press DALLAS It is the new image of baseball’s moneyed elite: For the second time in
Big East adds Boise State
Associated Press The new Big East will span four time zones, 3,000 miles from coast to coast and,
Law hampers in Fine case
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Prosecutors investigating allegations of child molestation against
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday South Range Board of Education, special session at 7 a.m. in office at 11822
How to avoid common breakfast mistakes
By Alison Johnson Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Many people start their day with diet
Thursday
Thursday Music Jim Frank Trio, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunrise Assisted Living, 335 W. McKinley
Ohio JFS orders another review of Trumbull Children Services
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has
Guilty in drug case
Guilty in drug case PITTSBURGH A 35-year-old Ellwood City, Pa., man could go to federal prison
Ohio House OKs campaign-funding bill
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House approved legislation to increase
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Sun: Toys for Tots show
5 exercises you can do without upsetting your inner couch potato No, no. Don’t get up...
By William Hageman Chicago Tribune Going to the gym is such drudgery. You have to drag your
Safe pregnancy weight gain: Study finds no consensus
By Jeannine Stein Los Angeles Times There’s no consensus on how much weight an overweight or
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2011. There are 23 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Disney’s “Mulan,SDRq New Castle Playhouse, New Castle, Pa. Auditions are 6 to 8
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Fighting bone loss with yoga
Q. I heard an expert talk on your syndicated radio show about treating osteopenia with yoga. I have
Immunization clinic
Immunization clinic GIRARD The well-child immunization clinic will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in
Occupy Wall Street must face three inconvenient truths
Opinion: By Nick Schulz Los Angeles Times Occupy Wall Street supporters are claiming credit for at least
“the office” (9 p.m., nbc): “The Office” holiday party just won’t be
“the office” (9 p.m., nbc): “The Office” holiday party just won’t be the same without good ol’
‘Scrooge’ has a close-knit cast
The Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Scrooge, the Musical” is a show for families — even on the
Obama scores big in Pacific
Opinion: Was that the president of the United States, sailing across the Pacific Ocean, rallying allies —
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
GOP should hold off on coronation
Opinion: WASHINGTON Republicans are more conservative than at any time since their 1980 dismay about
Weird humor works best for comedian Joel Dovev
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Dismay, disdain and disaffection seem to follow Joel
‘New Year’s Eve’ drops the ball
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer “New Year’s Eve” is the second in a remarkably shallow
New this week
New this week New Year’s Eve (PG-13) The lives of several couples and singles in New York
Seeing the promise of a new age
Opinion: Seeing the promise of a new age As a retired engineer orig- inally from Youngstown, I would like
‘M*A*S*H’ actor Harry Morgan dies
Associated Press los angeles Emmy-winning character actor Harry Morgan, whose portrayal of the
Money recovered in possible scam helps vets
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nine veterans charities have received $76,000 recovered in an Ohio
Woman sues bus line over drunken passenger
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Warren woman has sued Greyhound Lines Inc. for up to $75,000, saying
Nissan takes orders for LEAF in Ohio, Pa.
Staff report Nissan North America Inc. announced Wednesday it has begun taking orders from the
How the 1 percent can join with the 99 percent
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Perhaps you’re part of Wall Street’s richest 1 percent, yet, deep in
Mannheim Steamroller is one of the most popular Christmas tours STILL ON A ROLL
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Prior to conceiving Mannheim Steamroller decades ago,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jamie Belcastro and Anthony Colla, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 6.
Blagojevich: ‘I caused it all’
Associated Press CHICAGO The Rod Blagojevich who once challenged a prosecutor to face him like a
49ers’ Jennings having fun
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Brian Jennings turned to social media to share the story
Boy, 13, competent for rape trial
Associated Press CINCINNATI A 13-year-old boy charged with raping a 5-year-old girl at a
Pearl Harbor group plans to disband
Pearl Harbor group plans to disband pearl harbor, hawaii In wheelchairs and using walkers, the
Robert Shroder, President and CEO of Humility of Mary Health Partners, spoke Wednesday during an
Robert Shroder, President and CEO of Humility of Mary Health Partners, spoke Wednesday during an
breast cancer New drugs show big promise
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Breast-cancer experts are cheering what could be some of the
Is ‘A Christmas Story’ on road to Broadway?
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Sitting in a downtown restaurant, the star of “A Christmas Story” was
US says no to OTC morning-after pill
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a surprise move with election-year implications, the Obama
Drugs found on body
Drugs found on body Girard Girard police on Wednesday said authorities found prescription
HMHP makes list as healthy workplace
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners is one of the healthiest workplaces in
Austintown attorney plans run for Ohio Supreme Court
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN An Austintown attorney who’s never run for a
ALOV to meet Friday
ALOV to meet Friday champioN The Associated Landowners of the Ohio Valley will have its final
Acting fire chief pleads to lesser charge in OVI case
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com girard Acting Coitsville fire chief Christoper Manack,
Many local GM workers to get bonuses
Staff report LORDSTOWN Most General Motors Co. workers will have a little extra money to spend
Obamacare is working
Opinion: The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Republicans in Congress and their presidential candidates can
County’s historical records endangered by new demands
Editorial: Editor's Note: This is a Vindicator opinion piece that was published Thursday, Dec. 8., 2011
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