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Space heater causes fire that destroys Campbell family’s home
Space heater causes fire that destroys Campbell family’s home Staff report Campbell An
Merry Bright Nights brings sights, sounds of holiday to Mill Creek Park
Merry Bright Nights brings sights, sounds of holiday to Mill Creek Park By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN
Drilling bonanza brings byproducts of skepticism and fear
Drilling bonanza brings byproducts of skepticism and fear Associated Press COLUMBUS After a
Austintown gets grant for $179K flood-control project
Austintown gets grant for $179K flood-control project By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Violators of Ohio’s smoking ban owe state $1.8 million
Violators of Ohio’s smoking ban owe state $1.8 million Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio
Some Ohio teachers displeased with new evaluation system
Some Ohio teachers displeased with new evaluation system Associated Press COLUMBUS A state
Family dinner honors Pecchias’ 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN Mastropietro Winery in Berlin Center was the setting for a family dinner Aug. 27 honoring
Family hosts buffet to honor Bradleys’ 50th
BOARDMAN Howard and Martha Bradley of Boardman were honored Oct. 30 at a luncheon buffet at the
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
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY L.B. Circle will meet at noon at Eat’n Park with officers serving as hostesses. TUESDAY
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will have a Christmas social and gift exchange. Hostess Toni Douglass
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will have its Christmas party with Barbara Murray as hostess and Dorothy
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Hall at St. Nicholas Church on Fifth
Three firefighters to be hired in January in Boardman
Three firefighters to be hired in January in Boardman By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Vacant housing in Ohio increases 50 percent in 10 years
Vacant housing in Ohio increases 50 percent in 10 years Associated Press DAYTON A federal
Arab League official condemns Gingrich statement
Arab League official condemns Gingrich statement Associated Press CAIRO A senior Arab League
Lockheed Martin executive to address 600 YSU fall graduates next Sunday
Lockheed Martin executive to address 600 YSU fall graduates next Sunday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Mahoning Valley breaks century-old record for wettest year in history
Mahoning Valley breaks century-old record for wettest year in history Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
New state senator for part of Valley began career as Strickland’s driver
New state senator for part of Valley began career as Strickland’s driver By DAVID SKOLNICK
Pa. pipeline proliferation from drilling triggers worry over lack of regulation
Pa. pipeline proliferation from drilling triggers worry over lack of regulation Associated
Director believes additional layoffs can be avoided
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Even if Mahoning County budgets its general
Lights, color ... Disney!
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A decade after he designed “Disney On Ice presents
Valley’s nontraditional schools rate poorly
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com columbus Of the top 100 school districts in Ohio as
YSU ties 3-point record in loss to Buffalo
Staff report Buffalo, N.Y. The Youngstown State men’s basketball team tied the school record for
Officials face tough decisions on budget
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have been
John Grdic retires as his son, Jack, takes over at 21 WFMJ-TV
John Grdic says he’s looking forward to retirement — most notably, he says, to spend time with his four grandchildren and learn a new trade: photography.
Event honors Kokrak’s PGA feat
Coming home for the holidays will be extra special for Warren native Jason Kokrak.
Stagg-ering: Mount Union in 7th straight final
Special to The Vindicator ALLIANCE Every year, the challenge is there for the University of
Narduzzi embraces Valley’s toughness
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After playing football at Ursuline High and one
Christmas concert at mall in Niles benefits hungry families in Valley
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES At first, Sharon Jay, 10, just assumed that she and the
‘Gold standard’ of pediatricians retires
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LIBERTY Dr. Kurt J. Wegner, considered by his peers the
Liberty Lights Up
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com LIBERTY The sights and sounds of the holidays filled the
Reward set at $5K in search for Donofrio
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The family of a missing Boardman businessman has
Superb in the net
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown
Mangapora helps Canfield pull past Mooney
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Sabrina Mangapora scored 29 points Saturday night to
Paying it forward
Mackenzie Pasco of Hubbard, who has a rare, life-threatening disease, works on a drawing. She and her brother had a fundraiser at Fat’s Village Tavern in Hubbard to send children to Disney World in Orlando, Fla., as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation program.
Neal’s two goals propel Pens
Associated Press UNIONDALE, N.Y. James Neal scored twice, and Pascal Dupuis had the go-ahead
Brown helps lift YCS past Campbell
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Toi Brown collected 15 rebounds and 12 points for the Youngstown
Donations sought for ‘Keep the Kids Warm’
Staff report youngstown “Keep the Kids Warm,” a campaign planned by Catholic Charities of the
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Dave Ifft (767) & Willie McGaha (716) in Wednesday Seniors; Jake Welch (720) & Aaron
Strong earthquake shakes Mexico City
Strong earthquake shakes Mexico City MEXICO CITY A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico’s
Births
Births St. JOSEPH Health Center Matthew and Jessica Pinkerton, Kinsman, girl, Dec. 8. Michael
Without Sullinger, OSU falls to Kansas
Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. Ohio State coach Thad Matta gave Kansas coach Bill Self an early
Tebow breaks NFL QB mold
Los Angeles Times ENGLEWOOD, Colo. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Denver
Gingrich assailed, fires at Romney
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Attacked as a lifelong Washington insider, newly minted
For director of ‘Sherlock,’ it’s elementary
By John Horn Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The signature action scene in the soon-to-be-
Get a Blu-ray player with Internet capability
Q. I have a 40-inch Samsung LCD HDTV. What is your advice on buying a Blu-ray player for it? I have
Raising roof on retiring Conflicts heat up over keeping public workers on job longer
Associated Press COLUMBUS After nearly 40 years in public education, Patrick Godwin spends his
A long, colorful history
Associated Press NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario You can’t take a boat ride into the roar and spray of
Filipino militants free US teen
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines A 14-year-old American boy who was abducted with his mother
A helping hand to end a cycle
Opinion: Without much fuss, Jerald slipped off the couch he shared with his mom and sister and then slipped
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2011. There are 20 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Canfield 52, Cardinal Mooney 34 LaBrae 49,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Lordstown Eagle Luke Aaron Pyles, a son of Timmy L. and Cheri L. Pyles of
Prisoner art displayed at defender’s offices
Associated Press AKRON A portrait of entertainer Erykah Badu drawn in pen, coffee and wax; a 3-D
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Seraphim Chorus in concert, 3 p.m.: Choral music at Good Hope
A jeweled rake and sickle are applied to this 19th-century picture frame. The unmarked mixed-metal
A jeweled rake and sickle are applied to this 19th-century picture frame. The unmarked mixed-metal
Traficant: Delusional to the end
Opinion: Although former congressman and ex-convict James A. Traficant Jr. has kept out of the public
Record reviews
AMY WINEHOUSE Album: “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” Grade: B Pretty much everything about Amy
210, LEAD Academy
210, LEAD Academy 378, Youngstown Community School 598, LEARN Academy 674, Buckeye Online
Climate conference OKs landmark deal
Associated Press DURBAN, South Africa A U.N. climate conference reached a hard-fought agreement
Collectors seek rare picture frames
Picture frames were very elaborate during Victorian times. The rectangular frame for an oil
Strong actors, technicians save Playhouse’s ‘Scrooge’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN ’Tis the season for holiday theater
Cable companies branch out into home-security services
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES For decades, the only theft the cable industry worried about was
“Basically, they said they wanted to grant another wish for other children. They wanted other
“Basically, they said they wanted to grant another wish for other children. They wanted other kids
Success of horticulture students’ project grows ... For the love of peat
By JoAnn Jones Special The Vindicator CANFIELD Christmas wreaths decorated in red, silver or
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Area roundup
MEN Capital 75, Mount Union 69 BEXLEY Freshman Nate Jacubec (Struthers) scored 17 points in
Rules with relationship lead to resentment
McClatchy Newspapers Someone recently asked if I agree with the currently popular parenting adage
Salt studies cause confusion
Q. I have always believed that salt was a health hazard, and I have worked hard to eliminate sodium
Cavaliers, Scott focus on defense
Akron Beacon Journal INDEPENDENCE The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offense is one of the most intricate
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A Q. Who is the handsome man playing Mayhem in the Allstate commercials? A. That
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty Early Academic Resource Nest Academy aka LEARN Academy school board, special
regional basketball Saturday’s games
MEN HORIZON Cleveland State 69, Akron 66 CLEVELAND Jeremy Montgomery made a 3-pointer with
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. Who was the first movie star? I’m sure you have to go back to the days of the
Nominees sought
Nominees sought youngstown The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance is accepting nominations
Phones allow shopping on the go
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO When many Americans enter a store these days, they have three things: a
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Ohio teen sells prized steer to help deputy’s family
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio Teenager Lora Vonderhaar has a charitable streak that is 6 feet
Postal closings will be ‘mess’
Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to close 252 mail-processing
Occupy Youngstown poetry to be read
Occupy Youngstown poetry to be read YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St., downtown, will
All downhill since the ’60s
Opinion: All downhill since the ’60s Do we say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? What has happened to the
Griffin tops Luck, captures Heisman
Associated Press NEW YORK Robert Griffin III beat out preseason favorite Andrew Luck for the
Niners looking to avoid letdown
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. The Arizona Cardinals like to consider the San Francisco 49ers
Downtown bartender arrested in cop assault
Downtown bartender arrested in cop assault YOUNGSTOWN A 36-year-old bartender will be in
newsmakers
newsmakers Gaga gives a naughty, nice concert in NYC NEW YORK Lady Gaga was in the Christmas
Kwanzaa observances planned
Staff report youngstown The Harambee Coalition Kwanzaa Commitee will celebrate Kwanzaa with a
Audi A6 tops ratings of midsized luxury sedans
The redesigned Audi A6 has been significantly improved and now ties the Infiniti M37 for the top
Inventors meeting slated for Dec. 14
Inventors meeting slated for Dec. 14 LIBERTY The Youngstown & Warren Inventors Association will
Take the carp threat seriously
Editorial: Take the carp threat seriously A Michigan legislator has spon- sored a Stop Asian Carp amendment
CAREER PATHS AND LIMELIGHT
CAREER PATHS AND LIMELIGHT Huntington Bancshares Inc. recently announced the promotion of Sharon
Anti-crime initiative succeeds in getting criminals off streets
Editorial: 2222That was the warning several months ago from Steven M. Dettelbach, the United States attorney
Will private prisons work?
Opinion: Ohio was facing an $8 billion budget shortfall in 2010 when Gov. John Kasich took office. He
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