News for December 24, 2011

Gorbachev joins thousands calling for Putin to step down

Tens of thousands of Russians jammed a Moscow avenue to demand free elections and an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, in the largest show of public outrage since the protests 20 years ago that brought down the Soviet Union. Gone was the political apathy of recent years as many shouted "We are the Power!"

Brave few challenging China's one child policy

Seven months pregnant, Wu Weiping sneaked out early in the morning carrying a shoulder bag with some clothes, her laptop and a knife.

Gingrich fails to make Virginia ballot

Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich failed to qualify for Virginia's Super Tuesday primary ballot, the latest setback for a candidate whose standing in polls has been slipping. Gingrich's campaign said he would pursue an aggressive write-in campaign, though state law prohibits write-ins on primary ballots.

Public meeting Wednesday on proposed move of Youngstown mail services to Pittsburgh

The U.S. Postal Service will have a public meeting to discuss its proposal to move some mail-processing operations from the Youngstown processing and distribution plant to Pittsburgh.

Yep — another Valley earthquake in the same area as the others

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake shook Youngstown early Saturday morning, but this one was a little different than the rest.

Jamie Serenko | Joseph Fairley

YOUNGSTOWN The marriage of Jamie Serenko of Boardman and Joseph Fairley of Butler, Pa., was

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Jessica Rouzzo | Nicholas Diana

MINERAL RIDGE The marriage of Jessica Rouzzo and Nicholas Diana, both of Mineral Ridge, was

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Amanda Kovach | Alejandro Perez

BOARDMAN Amanda Kovach of Struthers and Alejandro Perez of Jacksonville, N.C., exchanged marriage

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Harding students competing in Cedar Point thrill ride contest

A team of students from Warren G. Harding High School is participating in the Great Thrill Ride Build-off sponsored by Cedar Point Amusement Park and K’NEX.

Appeals court delays Pellin sentence

The 7th District Court of Appeals has stayed the sentence imposed on Richard M. Pellin Jr., 38, of Diamond, a former owner of the now-defunct ambulance company that bore his family’s name, pending his appeal.

Youngstown police seeking North Side shooters

Police are trying to determine who is responsible for shooting at a North Side house late Thursday.

YMHA workers robbed

Police are looking for the lone gunman responsible for robbing two men working on Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority property on Burlington Avenue.

Dog used for fighting at Youngstown house stolen, rejoins owner

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There is a happy ending for three dogs

S. Range holds W. Reserve offense in check

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BEAVER TWP. The South Range Raiders have one of the more

Women celebrate personal ‘miracle’ at Warren church

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Tonight during the Christmas Eve Mass at Blessed

Howland builds big lead, then holds off Poland in AAC showdown

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND For several years part of the Poland High boys

Fitch wins third straight

By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Austintown As the Fitch Falcons boys basketball team’s

Infection slows face surgery for Ed Port

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com austintowN The township man in the midst of realizing

Liberty gets the best of old rival Girard

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com GIRARD When neighbors gather during the holiday season, the

Hubbard rehabilitation center helps athletes recover

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard When Walt Sokac was a high school athlete,

Pavlik pleads not guilty to three charges

Staff report Canfield Former middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik avoided court Friday by

Browns hope to play spoiler

Associated Press BALTIMORE Given a second chance to earn a home playoff game, the Baltimore

Deleys’ holiday villages are tradition

By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com boardman What started as a small holiday village has

Officials: Trumbull County court consolidation could be good

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners Frank Fuda and Dan Polivka

Lawrence officials suggest moving mail-processing center to New Castle

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler

North Lima inventor recalls heyday of his whirling ornament

John Garver of North Lima shows his twinkler ornaments, better known as twirlers, on display at the Arms Family Museum on Wick Avenue. They were on sale in the 1950s. Garver is talking to manufacturers about making them again. Heat from a Christmas light makes them spin.

Columbiana Co., Chesapeake OK deal on records

The Columbiana County recorder’s office and Chesapeake Energy have arrived at an imaging deal regarding county records.

Community college got support

Opinion: Community college got support Eastern Gateway Communi- ty College began its journey into the

Snow closes roads, delays flights in West

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Heavy snow from a winter storm blanketed parts of the West on

GAUDY GARMENTS

Associated Press MILWAUKEE Oh, the sweat- er designs are frightful, but the parties are so

MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A county grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Terrance D. Johnson, also known

Phantoms promote hockey, health to kids

Staff report Youngstown Giani Daniels’ height is slightly more than 3 feet, so when all dressed

Move of death row to be finished in Jan.

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State prison officials expect to complete the

GB’s Lang making adjustments

Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Tom Lang won’t be at Lambeau Field on Christmas night to watch

bridge Weekly quiz

bridge Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x8 4 uK 10 7 6 vA 9 5 4 w8 7 2 The

San Francisco officials study blackout causes

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO City and utility officials vowed Friday to prevent a recurrence

Air Jordans create unrest

Staff/wire report BOARDMAN About 30 people turned the front gates of the Foot Locker store in

France offers to pay for implant removal

Associated Press PARIS France took the costly and unprecedented step Friday of offering to pay

READY FOR ACT II

Associated Press MIAMI Dwyane Wade and LeBron James are known to bicker like brothers. They

ACTION elects new officers

Staff report The board of directors of the faith-based community organizing group ACTION has

Pens score 3 in third, beat Winnipeg

Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba James Neal got the go-ahead goal just 22 seconds into the

Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Dec. 24, the 358th day of 2011. There are seven days left in the year. This is

Former players sue NFL over concussions

Associated Press MIAMI Nearly two dozen former NFL players are suing the league over severe and

‘War Horse’ is a winner but not a weeper One fine battalion stallion

By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Men on opposing sides of war find their shared

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.03 .18 Avalon

BEYOND BETHLEHEM

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Candles lighted at Christ- mas Eve services at

Christmas and New year’s services | At area churches

Here is a listing of services at area churches for Christmas Eve, tonight, and Christmas Day,

YSU economics prof to be associate provost

Staff report Youngstown Teresa Riley, professor of economics and director of faculty relations

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS George Michael thanks hospital for saving life LONDON George Michael appeared

Students enjoy Whoville with a special visit from the Grinch

Staff report damascus The lunchroom at Damascus Elementary was transformed into Whoville during

Yes, Virginia

Editorial: EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared in The New York

gator bowl Buckeyes’ Sweat adjusts to switch

By Bill Rabinowitz Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS For someone who has played outside linebacker

Temple is solid compared to Penn State, Pitt

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Major college football is in a state of flux at Penn State

cavaliers Rookie Irving key to offense

By Tom Reed Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Cavaliers coach Byron Scott said he didn’t know

METRO DIGEST || Sentence stayed on former Pellin Ambulance owner

Sentence stayed YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has stayed the sentence imposed on

Ujima celebration

Ujima celebration youngstown Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., will celebrate the

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Matt and Joni Campbell, Columbiana, boy, Dec. 22. Carl

YSU plans to transition to paperless system

Staff report youngstown Paper timecards and vacation and sick-leave forms will soon be a part of

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Year in review and 2012 preview

Substitute training offered at center

Staff report lisbon Substitute-teacher training will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26 at the

THE FIVE

Alonso Duralde literally wrote the book on Christmas movies: It’s called “Have Yourself a Movie

Democrats caught mapping

Opinion: COLUMBUS I was wondering this week: How are all of you Democrats feeling about your new

peace light

peace light Background on project History: The Peace Light from Bethlehem campaign began in 1986

Upgrading county dog pound is a necessary act of humanity

Editorial: Whether justified, the Mahon- ing County dog pound has long had the reputation of being a dumping

Meaning of Christmas unites Christians

Christmas, the Feast of the Nativity of Lord Jesus Christ, is celebrated by the majority of

Enrollment at EGCC rises by 42% over 5 years

Staff report steubenville Enrollment at Eastern Gateway Community College has grown 42 percent

Wish lists of Christmas past

Opinion: The Great Depression can never be erased from my mind, especially at Christmas time. Today the

Public comment on Volcker rule extended

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve and other bank regulators announced Friday they

Suicide bombs shake Syrian capital, kill 44

Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Two car bombers blew themselves up Friday outside the heavily

Mahoning Co., Chesapeake come to terms on Calla Rd.

Mahoning County commissioners approved an agreement with Chesapeake Exploration LLC of Oklahoma City, under which Chesapeake improved 1.7 miles of Calla Road east of state Route 534 before its planned drilling of a 6,000-foot-deep oil-and-gas well into the Utica Shale formation.

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