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Stories published December 21, 2011

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Columbiana County commissioner candidate injured by boulders

John Payne, a Democrat running for Columbiana County commissioner, received injuries when his pickup truck was hit by two falling boulders on state Route 39, police say.


Jamestown High teacher arrested on sexting charges

A Jamestown High School teacher has been arrested over allegations he sent sexually explicit text messages to two students.


Niles proposes Trumbull County house city jail prisoners

Niles proposes Trumbull County house city jail prisoners


Youngstown council moves ahead with $13.2M Exterran facility

Youngstown council moves ahead with $13.2M Exterran facility


Youngstown man gets probation on kidnapping, attempted rape charges

Youngstown man gets probation on kidnapping, attempted rape charges


200 to honor Kokrak tonite

Warren JFK grad Jason Kokrak will be the first Valley resident in 30 years to earn full-time status on the PGA Tour in 2012, and in Warren tonite, nearly 200 people will salute his feat.


Ellwood City will move Nativity scene after suit threat

Ellwood City will move Nativity scene after suit threat


West Side man arraigned on charges involving assault on YSU officer

West Side man arraigned on charges involving assault on YSU officer


8 US soldiers, including one from Youngstown, charged in comrade's death

8 US soldiers charged in comrade's death


Changes proposed to Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill

Changes proposed to Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill


Woman gets probation in tire-iron assault case

Woman gets probation in tire-iron assault case


West Branch school board has special meeting Thursday

West Branch school board has special meeting Thursday


Daily airport air service in sight

Daily airport air service in sight VIENNA Negotiations are finally moving in the direction of


Gas pipeline expansion proposed

Gas pipeline expansion proposed HOUSTON A group of shale-related companies announced today a


Parole board says Lorraine should be executed

Parole board says Lorraine should be executed COLUMBUS The state parole board says a Trumbull


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave. Campbell, is taking orders today for


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Julie Taylor | John Gavin

POLAND Julie Elizabeth Taylor of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and John Timothy Gavin of Umatilla, Fla.,

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Laura Bryer | Matthew Beese

AKRON Laura Marie Bryer and Matthew Thornton Beese, both of Akron, were united in marriage June 24

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Jamie Savage | Stephen Sinn

CANFIELD Jamie Lyn Savage of Austintown became the bride of Stephen Walter Sinn, also of

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Yoga class at library announced


Hillside hosts holiday raffle as fund-raiser

Hillside hosts holiday raffle as fund-raiser WARREN Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747


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OSU gets bowl ban, other penalties

Ohio State players broke the rules and got to play in the Sugar Bowl anyway. Jim Tressel knew about infractions and let it all happen.

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STEM receives $20K grant

A $20,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation will help fund internships for city school students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields.

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NITRO'S LAW: Former kennel owner arrested

STEVE CROLEY ACCUSED OF VIOLATING PROBATION ‘nitro’s law’ Former kennel owner arrested By

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Schmidt’s treys propel Struthers

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com POLAND In the first six games this season, the halftime score

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Vivo named coach at East

By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Schools have named one of

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Mahoning Valley jobless rate takes dive

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In 1991, Bill Clinton announced his candidacy for

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Fracking rules to be more stringent

Ohio plans to scrap some fracking regulations in lieu of more- stringent rules, but some antifracking advocates remain skeptical about the proposed changes.

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Mahone’s last shot nets Fitch a comeback win

By Brandon JUDEH sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN With only seconds remaining in a tie game, the


Youngstown officials seek to curb city’s violence

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials are searching for new ways

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Boardman’s Moschella steps down

Staff report BOARDMAN With 546 wins, long-time Boardman High girls basketball coach Ron


Comets’ strong third quarter tames Tigers

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND The Howland High girls basketball team gave up 25


Ruling: Mercer County cops' deadly force justified

Staff report farrell, pa. The Mercer County District Attorney ruled as justified two police


Prep sports at a glance

TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Beaver Local 59, Lisbon 48 Boardman 67,


YSU officer dragged after stopping vehicle on campus

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown State University police officer was taken to the hospital


We Are Ohio mulls plans for its future

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The main opponent group against Senate Bill 5 is


Former South Range High home to mini-business incubator

Michelle Au and Ed Schaefer Sr. are optimistic that more businesses will move into The North Lima Business Complex. Au is building manager and runs the daily operations at A Crafting Affaire. Schaefer co-owns all three of the former South Range school buildings with John Munroe.

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Uniquely baked sekacz

Golden Polish delicacy resembles a pine tree By JoAnn Jones Special to The Vindicator One of

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SEKACZ

SEKACZ The recipe here is adapted for the home baker and uses a springform pan instead of a spit.


We are a multi-faith nation

Opinion: The annual controversy surrounding greetings for this season, “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy


HUBBARD OSHA cites Warren Fab plant

Staff report HUBBARD The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health


Holiday entertaining made easy

Family Features When preparing a holiday feast, you want to know your friends and family will

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We should proceed carefully when covering sex scandals

Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers The accounts of sexual predation involving coaches at


PETA: Curtail NC opossum-drop custom

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. If a national animal-rights group gets its way, people in a small


Five DVD boxed sets that are worth giving Great last-minute GIFT SETS

By Misha Berson The Seattle Times There are plenty of stream-it-and-leave-it attractions. But


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Beaver school


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Honda scrambles to revamp Civic

Associated Press ROMULUS, Mich. Honda is scrambling to revamp its Civic just eight months after


NFL boosts concussions staff

Associated Press BEREA The NFL will require teams to place certified athletic trainers in the


Home-construction rise suggests turnaround

Associated Press WASHINGTON The depressed housing market has held the economy back for four


Marshall rallies for bowl victory

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Rakeem Cato threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns to


Stocks soar on Europe hopes

Associated Press NEW YORK Encouraging signs out of Europe and a surprisingly strong report on


nfl roundup

Jets: Mark Sanchez says he appreciates the way Derek Jeter and Eli Manning have handled the hot


Fire official will retain post while OVI case is resolved

Staff report coitsville Assistant Township Fire Chief Chris Manack will keep his post now that


Lab-made bird flu details under wraps

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. government paid scientists to figure out how the deadly


Egyptian women protest treatment of females

Los Angeles Times CAIRO Thousands of angry Egyptian women joined a fifth day of protests in


Free throws lift Pistons over Cavs

Associated Press CLEVELAND Detroit Pistons coach Lawrence Frank was happy his team pulled out a


Malkin powers Pens past Hawks

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin’s scoring burst was good enough through two periods


Healing Sullinger leads OSU to win

Associated Press COLUMBUS Jared Sullinger felt he needed to play, even if he wasn’t 100 percent.


Winter storm weakens

Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. A deadly storm that halted travel throughout the Great Plains


A supremely important vote

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In November’s elections, the national media gave extensive coverage


Leaderless N. Koreans don’t know how bad they have it

Editorial: Some people just love their monarchs. How else can anyone explain the weeping and gnashing of


Hill leads Buckeyes in romp

Associated Press COLUMBUS Tayler Hill scored 24 points to help No. 11 Ohio State overcome a


Payday dangers

Opinion: Payday dangers Columbus Dispatch: Payday loans always have been a mixed bag: They offer emergency


Iraq is a broken country

Opinion: While Democrats and Republicans squabble in Congress they deserve bipartisan credit for one stunning


Ohio Turnpike tolls to increase

Staff report BEREA Travelers driving on the Ohio Turnpike will need to make sure they have the


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Rebecca Black tops all videos in 2011 NEW YORK Rebecca Black’s infamous “Friday”


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kedar and Varada Bhide, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 19. Nichole


AREA COLLEGES Tuesday games

MEN Wabash 63, Baldwin-Wallace 61 LEXINGTON, KY. Sophomore guard Grant Fairhurst scored a


Young sculptors visit Island of Misfit Toys

Akron Art Museum One South High Akron, OH 44308 Phone: 330.376.9185 By Kim Hone-McMahan


Adam Sandler says he wrote “The Chanukah Song” — an ode to well-known Jews in all

Adam Sandler says he wrote “The Chanukah Song” — an ode to well-known Jews in all walks of life —


Kim’s son leads mourning

Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea’s anointed heir Kim Jong Un led a solemn


5 die when plane crashes on highway

5 die when plane crashes on highway morris township, n.j. A small plane heading for Georgia


Trade group: Holiday flying to fall slightly

Trade group: Holiday flying to fall slightly new york Fewer people will fly this holiday season,


Steelers let chance to control AFC slip away

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger’s injured left ankle — unlike the lighting at

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Rose agrees to contract extension

Associated Press CHICAGO Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension


House GOP rejects payroll tax cut

Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress lurched toward Grinch-like gridlock Tuesday as the


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2011. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter


Miles named coach of the year

Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. LSU’s 2011 season will be remembered for challenging Les


Court considers disciplinary action

Court considers disciplinary action COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court is considering disciplinary


Councilman explains his vote

Opinion: Councilman explains his vote As a member of city coun- cil, I voted in favor of an ordinance


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas E. Richardson Jr., 42, of 30 Zents Ave.,


Man accidentally kills Amish girl

Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Ohio A man cleaning his muzzle-loading rifle shot the gun into