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St. Nick visits Leonard Kirtz kids
Leon Mick III, 7, of Boardman sits on Santa's lap at a Christmas party for Leonard Kirtz students. The party took place Friday at Highway ...
Stories published December 17, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
CCMK Block Watch to hear about home lead abatement grants
C.C.M.K. Block Watch will have a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Patrick Church social hall, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., where Cynthia Wright-Palmer will discuss Mahoning County Healthy Homes/Lead Hazard Program that offers grants up to $10,000 to homeowners to make their homes lead-free.
Sunday dance production to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research
Kathi’s Dance and Gym Center, under the direction of Kathi Halbert, will perform its 15th annual dance production “Miracle on 34th Street”at 7 p.m. Sunday at Canfield High School to raise money to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Research.
Senate extends payroll tax cut, unemployment but OKs oil pipeline
The Senate voted toay to temporarily avert a Jan. 1 payroll tax increase and benefit cutoff for the long-time unemployed, but forcing a reluctant President Barack Obama to make an election-year choice between unions and environmentalists over whether to build an oil pipeline through the heart of the country.
GM workers to resume shifts late Sunday
General Motors Co. says the Lordstown plant will resume production Monday.
Community Christmas meal Friday plus bike drawings
Warren Family Mission’s community Christmas meal will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday at 361 Elm Road NE.
Free help available for anyone over 60
Free help available for anyone over 60 YOUNGSTOWN Free help for those over 60 or who care for
Obama vows veto of House-approved tax cut bill
The White House promised a veto Tuesday for a Republican bill renewing a payroll-tax cut next year for 160 million workers, complaining that spending cuts that pay for the measure would whack the middle class and require no sacrifice from the rich.
Mooney investigation to take up to 2 weeks
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A police investigation into a reported locker-
IRISH ON TOP
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From 1965-69, John McElroy led coach Dom Rosselli’s
McQueary testifies on abuse
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. As soon as he walked into the Penn State locker room, Mike
Trumbull CSB submits revised policy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Children Services has submitted a
Illness, McKinley KO Boardman
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Sometimes your opponent can take you out of the type
Murder charge shocks family, friends of Warren daycare worker
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An indictment charging Sarah Kaiser, 29, of Southington
Shale industry’s economic impact disputed in study
The Utica Shale is expected to bring economic prosperity to Ohio in coming years.
Sembach achieves milestone
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com GIRARD The Newton Falls High boys basketball celebrated coach
MYCAP holds out hope for decision to eliminate $877K reimbursement
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Mahoning Valley boys basketball district preview
WEST BRANCH Coach: John Hancock (3rd season, 9-33). 2010-11 record: 4-17. Projected starters:
Belonger’s goal propels Phantoms
Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. Earlier this week, Youngstown Phantoms right wing Ryan Belonger
New Castle hostage situation yields suspects in shootings
Staff report new castle, pa. A Thursday night home invasion in Union Township that resulted in
First 100 children to be wowed at OH WOW! museum today
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Smart Money piggy bank will be given to the first 100 children
Campaigns about Issue 2 cost $40M
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The two sides of the heated Senate Bill 5 campaign spent
St. Nick visits Leonard Kirtz kids
Leon Mick III, 7, of Boardman sits on Santa's lap at a Christmas party for Leonard Kirtz students. The party took place Friday at Highway Tabernacle Church in Austintown.
BASKETBALL Friday’s AAC games
BOYS Fitch 57, Hubbard 55 OT HUBBARD Will Mahone led the Falcons with 22 points and Dan Chepke
BASKETBALL | Friday’s ITCL games
East Palestine 67, Columbiana 20 EAST PALESTINE Cody Stewart scored 11 points to lead the
prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Bristol 77. Southington 49 Carrolton 38, West
Mount Union misses crown
Associated Press SALEM, Va. Levell Coppage didn’t have to be superman this time for Wisconsin-
Senators hit Pens hard in 2nd for 5 goals
Associated Press OTTAWA The Ottawa Senators were in the right frame of mind as they headed to
Zipadelli reunites with Stewart
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tony Stewart wrapped up his third Sprint Cup Series
Rookie Irving sparks Cavs’ win
Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Kyrie Irving’s first exhibition game was a success.
Joseph was noble father
There is something impressive in the Bible’s final remark on the life of St. Joseph. “Then
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael C. Rodriguez, 21, of 43 N. Lakeview Ave.,
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 9 8 3 uQ J 9 2 v7 5 w9 5 4 The
Christmas music
Christmas music canfield St. Michael Church, 300 N. Broad St., will present Advent and
RINGING AND SINGING
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Valerie Wilson, who has 35 years of “church
Majority wants Obama to lose, poll says
Associated Press WASHINGTON A majority of adults say President Barack Obama does not deserve a
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2011. There are 14 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Voices of Faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Who is in control of the world? GOD IS IN CONTROL, BUT WE HAVE FREE
Election finance reports released
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Canfield School Citizens Committee
Iran’s fortunes in post-US Iraq clouded
Associated Press CAIRO The U.S. military’s departure from Iraq opens the door to expanded
christmas services | At area churches
The following is a listing of services at area churches for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and Christmas
Mayor refuses to include atheist banner in holiday display
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — A western Pennsylvania mayor refused to include a banner from an atheist group
Students collect for Christmas dinner
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Students at St. Christine School collected
Union Elementary students get aboard ‘The Polar Express’ One magical journey
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Kindergarten students at Union Elementary School
Ohio jobless rate sees largest one-month decline in 30 years
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate saw its largest one-month decline in nearly
METRO DIGEST || Cousin charged in child beatings
Children beaten YOUNGSTOWN Jamal Hopkins, 23, of 622 Almyra Avenue, is charged with two counts
Girard company thrives on Marcellus business
The Utica and Marcellus shales are still relatively new to Ohio, but for one Mahoning Valley business, it’s been years in the making.
White House backs away from veto threat
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House backed away from a critical veto threat Friday as
Woman ordered to drug rehab
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County judge ordered a city woman with an extensive history
Two indicted in shootings
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted two
Prison out for Bonds
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Eight years of being investigated for steroid allegations ended
Ohio University seeks 1st bowl win
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Running back Robert Turbin knows exactly when and how the season
Congress flips dimmer switch on light-bulb law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans in Congress are flipping the dimmer switch on a law that
steelers Appeal denied; penalty remains
Associated Press NEW YORK James Harrison is nothing if not exact. On the field and off.
Watson on IR; McCoy resting
Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy is expected to recover from his concussion and play for the
WORLD DIGEST || 3 dead, 2 wounded in office shooting
3 dead, 2 wounded in office shooting IRWINDALE, Calif. Three people were killed and two more
basketball | Friday’s district games
Maplewood 60, Badger 39 KINSMAN Matt Spitter scored 20 points to lead the Rockets. Kevin Jones
mexico bowl Temple’s Pierce focused on game
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Bernard Pierce can’t say whether today’s New Mexico Bowl
49ers’ Staley unlikely to be ready for Steelers
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Even with linebacker James Harrison suspended from the
Give troops a pass at airports
Opinion: By Sen. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON With the holiday season upon us,
‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked’ Don’t get ’Munked
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers A Sarah Palin joke? A Charlie Sheen wisecrack? Is this a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 and 8 p.m.: Easy Street Productions’
Address state’s financial issues
Opinion: The Albert Lea (Minn.) Tribune: While it’s a good thing that our state government has projected a
Rand Becker has earned accolades from Playhouse
Editorial: Rand Becker, president of the Youngstown Playhouse’s board of directors, has received a well-
Worst Christmas story ever
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune The worst Christmas story ever takes place in Wisconsin, starring
Doc asks for prayers for Etta James
Doc asks for prayers for Etta James Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. “At Last” and “Tell
States get a say on health benefits
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Friday rolled out a benefits framework
CEO wants automaker to speed up change
Associated Press NEW YORK Dan Akerson is hardly a corporate diplomat. The chairman and chief
Fannie, Freddie ex-CEOs charged
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two former CEOs at mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on
Russia gains WTO approval
Russia gains WTO approval GENEVA After nearly two decades of trying, Russia gained approval
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