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Stories published December 14, 2011
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Ohio district lines and primary date changed again
Ohio district lines and primary date changed again COLUMBUS State lawmakers have passed revamped
Actress Kirstie Alley’s Kansas home vandalized
Actress Kirstie Alley’s Kansas home vandalized WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Police have increased patrols
Ohio House OK’s March primary, end to map flap
Ohio House OK’s March primary, end to map flap COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House of
Y-Town Tech Tour is Dec. 26.
Y-Town Tech Tour is Dec. 26. YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator and OH WOW! The Roger
Judge orders trial for men accused in Palin case
Judge orders trial for men accused in Palin case ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two Pennsylvania men
Leader suspends hearings on Ohio ’heartbeat’ bill
Leader suspends hearings on Ohio ’heartbeat’ bill COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The leader of the Ohio
Navajo tops list of Native language speakers in US
Navajo tops list of Native language speakers in US FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A northeastern Arizona
NJ casino tries to stay fresh with tenure limit
NJ casino tries to stay fresh with tenure limit ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The newest casino in
Satellite gets pic of Chinese carrier
Satellite gets pic of Chinese carrier DENVER (AP) — A commercial U.S. satellite company says it
Some tickets left for Kokrak event
The Valley will have its first PGA Tour player in more than 30 years in 2012 when Warren JFK grad Jason Kokrak joins the tour in January.
Ohio boy who weighed 200 pounds to live with uncle
Ohio boy who weighed 200 pounds to live with uncle
Woman dies in freak NYC elevator accident
Woman dies in freak NYC elevator accident NEW YORK (AP) — A woman was killed in a freak elevator
Thousands of birds make crash landing in Utah
Thousands of birds make crash landing in Utah ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Thousands of birds died on
Vt. frat asks members: Who would you like to rape?
Vt. frat asks members: Who would you like to rape? BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A University of Vermont
Senate leader suspends hearings on Ohio's 'heartbeat' bill
Senate leaders suspends hearings on Ohio's 'heartbeat' bill
Stocks, euro slide as worries about Europe continue
Stocks, euro slide as worries about Europe continue
NC governor vetoes death-row racial bias bill
NC governor vetoes death-row racial bias bill RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s governor has
Obama marking end of Iraq war
Obama marking end of Iraq war FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama is marking the end of
Official: Stalled Pa. state borrowing could cost jobs
Official: Stalled Pa. borrowing could cost jobs
Survey: 1 in 4 US women victims of severe violence
Survey: 1 in 4 US women victims of severe violence
Ohio judge rejects lower bond for teen's caregiver
Ohio judge rejects lower bond for teen's caregiver
Omega company rep vows to rebuild, stay in Youngstown
Omega company rep vows to rebuild, stay in Youngstown
Police look for man in East Side standoff, considered armed and dangerous
Police from Youngstown, the SWAT team, Canfield, Boardman, YSU, along with the Youngstown Fire Department and Rural Metro surrounded a house Browning and Stocker avenues early today.
Danielle Ryan to be bride of Brian Johns
Dave and Toni Ryan of Warren and Curtis and Ruth Johns of New Castle, Pa., are announcing the
Werner-Zuzolo wedding will be January event
Alyson Werner and Philip Zuzolo are engaged to be married Jan. 14 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Parents announce Bond-Conkle wedding plans
The parents of Casey Anne Bond and Aaron Schaan Conkle, both of Massillon, are announcing the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Veterans’ group in need of donations
Veterans’ group in need of donations STRUTHERS Veterans’ Outreach, 524 Youngstown-Poland Road,
BOARDMAN 2 accused in robbery arraigned, still in jail
A man and woman accused of robbing a Home Depot store remained in jail Tuesday after their arraignment in Mahoning County Area Court here.
Sandusky waives hearing, avoids accusers
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky stunned a packed courtroom and backed out of a preliminary hearing at the last minute Tuesday, avoiding a face-to-face confrontation with accusers who his lawyer said were just trying to cash in by making up stories of child sex abuse.
Struthers council mulls restoring pay cuts
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Council is expected to consider legislation
Local center given brief reprieve
The U.S. Postal Service’s Youngstown processing and distribution center on Tuesday was given a brief reprieve from the chopping block.
youngstown Revenue from income tax increases
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will reverse a four-year trend and
Hubbard ODNR reps back in Valley
Less than a month after Ohio Department of Natural Resources representatives took the three-hour drive from Columbus to Coitsville, they were back in the Mahoning Valley on Tuesday.
Lorraine asks for clemency
Raymond Montgomery was a 77-year-old retired steel worker who earned Bronze Stars for his service in World War II.
Watson Elementary School students go back in time Learning — old school
Some second-graders here are taking a step back in time.
School board: Too impractical to transport parochial kids
Staff report Youngstown The city school board has declared it impractical to transport 41
City man charged after police chase
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 33-year-old Youngstown man who led
Raiders pass early test
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com WARREN The Canton McKinley Bulldogs wanted an early-season
Steelers’ Harrison suspended one game
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has carved out a
Datsyuk, Howard topple Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin spent two periods making the Pittsburgh Penguins
Juniata officials: Sandusky consulted
Staff report HUNTINGDON, Pa. Officials at a Pennsylvania college say retired Penn State coach
Donald is PGA Tour POY
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Florida Already No. 1 in the world, Luke Donald now is No. 1 in
Poland’s Gabriel earns victory for Team USA
Staff report CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Poland High senior Erin Gabriel pitched three scoreless
Union chief defends MVP Braun
Associated Press NEW YORK Baseball’s union head says people should wait for all the facts before
McCoy’s concussion could lead to change
Associated Press CLEVELAND An investigation by the NFL and Players Association into the Browns’
Blaze engulfs Omega Door Co.
Omega Door Co. accountant Brenda Vitullo was working late Tuesday, trying to wrap up year-end paperwork when she smelled smoke.
prep sports at a glance
TUESDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Brookfield 77, Mathews 61 Canfield 58,
inter TRI-county league preview
TIER ONE CRESTVIEW Coach: Herman Miller (3rd season, 100-91 overall). 2010-11 record: 15-6,
What’s happening is no surprise
Opinion: What’s happening is no surprise In the Dec. 10 column on the religion page, “Life’s trials firm
The top Music Lyric search of 2011, according to Yahoo!, are as follows:
The top Music Lyric search of 2011, according to Yahoo!, are as follows: v “Super Bass”: Nicki
Canfield Township plans to replace street signs
Staff report Canfield The township will replace all street signs over the next several years.
Facebook aims to prevent suicide
Associated Press MENLO PARK, Calif. Help is just a few clicks away on Facebook for people
Liberty school board looks back over changes
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The board of education meeting Monday was
Attack in Belgium kills 5, wounds 122
Associated Press LIEGE, Belgium Summoned for questioning by Belgian police, a man with a history
In Austintown, street names will grace elementary buildings
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Elementary buildings will be honored by
2 men sue Syracuse, Boeheim for defamation
Associated Press NEW YORK Two men sued Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim and the
Colo. requires info on fracking chemicals
Colo. requires info on fracking chemicals DENVER Environmentalists and regulators in Colorado
Foes of abortion measure get a say
Associated Press COLUMBUS Opponents of an Ohio bill banning abortions at the first detectable
reporting results
reporting results The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report winter prep
Congress treating the long-term unemployed shamefully
Opinion: By Suze Orman McClatchy-Tribune We all know not to expect much, or much of anything, from
Officer exonerated in dog’s shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police have determined that a city
newsmakers
newsmakers Drew Brees to appear on ‘Sesame Street’ NEW ORLEANS Move over, Grover! One of the
AREA COLLEGES Tuesday’s games
MEN Thiel 88, Allegheny 78 GREENVILLE, PA. Allegheny College battled back from a 17-point
‘Everything ... gone’
Son watches family homestead burn Staff report WARREN George Goranitis stood outside the
House OKs payroll-tax cut bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House promised a veto Tuesday for a Republican bill
mahoning county Dog pound schedules adopt-a-thon
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County dog pound, 589 Industrial Road, will conduct an
Rush to start season leaves NBA in disarray
Associated Press The lockout ended, and the NBA’s woes were just beginning. Dwight Howard asked
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, Christmas food
oddly enough
oddly enough Pennsylvania suspect asks cop: Can I have my weed back? BEAVER, Pa. A defense
“Barbara Walters Presents the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011” (9:31 P.M., ABC):
“Barbara Walters Presents the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011” (9:31 P.M., ABC): It’s that time
Romney not deterred by the polls
Opinion: For weeks the media has complained that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has been
Budget vote moved
Budget vote moved YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have agreed to defer their vote on
Retail sales help economy grow at a steady pace
Associated Press WASHINGTON Economic growth is picking up in the final three months of the year,
Appeals court affirms decision: Trumbull County gets estate tax
Staff report WARREN The 11th District Court of Appeals has affirmed a Trumbull County Common
Obama sides with the 99%
Opinion: Conservatives were quick to accuse President Obama of embracing class warfare in his speech last
Spielberg, Jackson bring Tintin to US
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer SAN DIEGO Steven Spielberg hopes he’s the typical American
10 indicted in wire-fraud case
Staff report CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has returned a 102-count indictment charging
NTSB urges all states to ban texting, phoning by drivers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Texting, emailing or using a cellphone while driving is simply too
Woman charged in hit and run
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old Austintown woman is in
Senator sworn in
Senator sworn in columbus Lou Gentile, a Democrat from Steubenville, was sworn in Tuesday as an
Village Discount closes area store
Village Discount closes area store YOUNGSTOWN Village Discount Outlet, 3367 Mahoning Ave.,
Valley home sales rise, prices paid drop
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley home sales increased overall in November, according to
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2011. There are 17 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Police work out break-in case
Staff report WARREN Police pieced together suspicious circumstances with information from a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.39 —.16 Avalon
The Revivalists: modern band, old soul
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For any outsider to New Orleans whose image of the Big
Go Go club owner cancels hearing
Staff report Youngstown An injunction hearing scheduled for this morning to determine whether
Many postpone Christmas to save some green
Associated Press NEW YORK When Emily Russell’s two young sons wake up on Christmas morning,
We should be clean fighters
Opinion: We should be clean fighters San Jose Mercury News: Who is the single largest user of energy in the
OSU women top Southern
Staff report COLUMBUS Tayler Hill had 21 points, four assists and five steals in 29 minutes to
NIC in running for $50K Pepsi Refresh grant
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A local nonprofit organization is a contender
Lesson in compassion: Students donate coats to needy children
Staff report POLAND Each week, North Elementary School students are urged to complete a random
birthdays
birthdays Jazz trumpeter Clark Terry is 91. Actor Hal Williams (“227,” “Sanford and Son”) is 73.
Scout leaders plan legal action over camps’ sale
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com MACEDONIA Girl Scout leaders fighting the sale of
Demanding more and giving a hand will produce results
Editorial: There’s a state-mandated aca- demic distress commission overseeing the Youngstown City School
Holiday candy
McClatchy Newspapers 111December brings about holiday bazaars. One of note is the United Methodist
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, executive session, 5:30 p.m.; regular session, 6
It’s kraut season
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON Forget cookies. Keith Kropp wants you to think of sauerkraut balls
Implacable on taxes
Opinion: By J.D. FOSTER Heritage Foundation The solution to our unsustainable budget deficits? Many media
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