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Youngstown man arrested on charges of stabbing brother
Youngstown man arrested on charges of stabbing brother Staff report YOUNGSOWN A 25-year-old
Kwanzaa begins Monday with celebration at Youngstown church
Kwanzaa begins Monday with celebration at Youngstown church Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
Family in Liberty clings to 6-decade-long Christmas tradition
Family in Liberty clings to 6-decade-long Christmas tradition By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
‘Anonymous’ hackers target US security think tank
‘Anonymous’ hackers target US security think tank Associated Press LONDON The loose-knit
UPDATE: White House condemns terror attack at Christmas Mass
UPDATE: White House condemns terror attack at Christmas Mass Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria
Baby alpaca stolen, beaten to death in Ohio
Baby alpaca stolen, beaten to death in Ohio Associated Press CINCINNATI A southwestern Ohio
Julie Obusek | William Koren Jr.
NEW MIDDLETOWN Julie Ann Obusek and William John Koren Jr., both of North Bethesda, Md., exchanged
Amanda Chopp | Charles Housteau III
YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Church was the setting Oct. 15 for an afternoon ceremony where
Audrey Dodgson to be bride of Jacob Swank
Audrey Dodgson of Niles and Jacob Swank of Hubbard are engaged to be married in May 2013. The
Naples-Celeste wedding plans are announced
TULLY, N.Y. Michael and Katherine Naples of Tully, N.Y., formerly of Hubbard, are announcing the
Vulcan-Sylvester wedding will be autumn event
LEETONIA Rebecca Vulcan and Shane Sylvester, both of Leetonia, are announcing their engagement.
Ciara D’Altorio, Brian Barth plan summer nuptials
BOARDMAN The parents of Ciara D’Altorio of Boardman are announcing the engagement and coming
Miss Wielbruda, Mr. Taormina to wed in October
AUSTINTOWN The parents of Brianna Wielbruda are announcing the engagement of their daughter to Joe
Wedding planned for Heidi Hallas, Todd Warren
YOUNGSTOWN Joseph F. and Karen Hallas of Youngstown are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Meghan Linnelli, Andrew Miller to wed in Pittsburgh
CANFIELD Andrea and Greg Linnelli of Canfield are announcing the engagement and coming wedding of
Reedys travel to observe 50 years of marriage
BOARDMAN William Jr. and Sally Reedy of Boardman marked their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 2
McCamons’ 65th is celebrated at family dinner
COLUMBIANA The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McCamon of Columbiana was observed
Colers’ 50th marked at open house
LEETONIA Loren and Ruth Ann Coler of Leetonia were honored Nov. 19 at an open-house celebration
Local leaders to be honored at Heart Ball
The American Heart Association’s 2012 Heart Ball has been scheduled for Feb. 11 at Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave.
Annual Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival set
YOUNGSTOWN The 51st annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival will be performed at 1:30 p.m. and
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Martha Lupse 50-Plus Card and Game Club will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Room 106
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Boardman Township sues construction company over roof work
Boardman Township sues construction company over roof work By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Third person dies after plane crash in Ohio
Third person dies after plane crash in Ohio Associated Press McARTHUR, Ohio A hospital says a
Public can now text U.S. Marshals task force with tips on suspects
Public can now text U.S. Marshals task force with tips on suspects Staff report Cleveland
Three killed in Christmas Eve house fire in Columbus
Three killed in Christmas Eve house fire in Columbus Associated Press COLUMBUS Three people
Explosion in Catholic church during Christmas Mass kills at least 25
Explosion in Catholic church during Christmas Mass kills at least 25 Associated Press LAGOS,
House fire kills 5 on Christmas morning
House fire kills 5 on Christmas morning Associated Press STAMFORD, Conn. Fire tore through a
New law makes for ‘great day’ for Ohio’s craft-beer breweries, owner says
New law makes for ‘great day’ for Ohio’s craft-beer breweries, owner says Associated Press
Fees for Health Department food licenses in Mahoning go up and down in 2012
Fees for Health Department food licenses in Mahoning go up and down in 2012 By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Caution urged amid leasing palooza for drilling in Mahoning Valley
Caution urged amid leasing palooza for drilling in Mahoning Valley By Karl Henkel
Body of woman found near McKinley Memorial
Body of woman found near McKinley Memorial Associated Press CANTON Police in northeast Ohio
Clatter that arose was city’s 9th quake
The depth of the city’s latest earthquake was the shallowest to date, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Former YSU recruit Kaitlin Rohrs battles rare disease head on
Former YSU basketball recruit Kaitlin Rohrs battles rare disease head on By JOE SCALZO
Remaking downtown Youngstown
Opinion: From a sixth-floor vantage point, Dominic Marchionda looks down at the bustle of downtown Youngstown.
Here’s to living on Mahoning Valley's Easy Street
Margeritta Scardina always wanted to live on Easy Street.
Steelers don’t skip a beat with Batch at QB
Associated Press Pittsburgh Charlie Batch doesn’t know how many more games are left in his 37
A serious fall led to ... A TRIP DOWN THE AISLE
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator AUSTINTOWN When a person suffers a severe fall, it
PK Akers sets NFL record in 49ers’ victory
Associated Press SEATTLE Larry Grant never stopped pursuing and came up with the defensive play
NBA season tips off with 5 games
Associated Press Finally, the conversation changes. It’s time for the NBA to ditch the dollars
Project HOPE buoys future
A federal grant received by Eastern Gateway Community College is helping a New Waterford man realize his dream.
Bengals one victory from playoff berth
Associated Press CINCINNATI The stadium was only two-thirds full again. The Cardinals were on
Trumbull agency offers aid for home heating in winter
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull Community Action Program, 2030 Tod Ave. SW, is scheduling
METRO DIGEST || Postal service plans public meeting
Postal service plans public meeting BOARDMAN The U.S. Postal Service will have a public meeting
2 killed in plane crash in SE Ohio
Associated Press McARTHUR, Ohio Authorities say two people were killed and a third was flown to
Kiss is first for Navy tradition
Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO A public embrace this week between two female sailors from
Mahoning Valley soldiers home for the holidays
Dr. Robert Marx and his wife, Rebecca, are enjoying Christmas at their Liberty home. Dr. Marx recently returned from Iraq, where he served as a leader in the Army Medical Corps. Dr. Marx, who was awarded the Bronze Star, has resumed private practice under the auspices of ValleyCare North Side Medical Center.
Benedict bemoans ‘glitter’ of Christmas
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI decried the increasing commercialization of
Gingrich fails to qualify for Va. ballot
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich failed to qualify for
Coming to Cardinals’ defense
Opinion: Coming to Cardinals’ defense After seeing and read- ing about all the hoopla surrounding Cardinal
Polk vs. Axiom: Which is better?
Q. I’m buying a new home-theater system and need wall-mounted bookshelf speakers. I’ve seen you
Mystery clocks aren’t really a mystery
Mystery clocks have been popular since the 18th century. The clock seems to have no mechanism,
Too old for Santa Claus?
Opinion: “Dad, I’m too old for Santa.” That’s what my daughter tells me. It is quite a change from last year.
The top five paid and free iPhone apps on the App Store chart for the week ending Dec. 19:
The top five paid and free iPhone apps on the App Store chart for the week ending Dec. 19: Top
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “11/22/63” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “Locked On” by Tom Clancy with
Snoop and Wiz Khalifa: next Cheech & Chong?
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press ATLANTA Snoop Dogg remembered watching all of the
A rare stone for Christmas
Opinion: His career has spanned decades, and yet he had never come across anything like it. The color, the
How clean is your doctor’s stethoscope?
Q. My doctor always washes his hands before an exam, but he never seems to wipe down his
PEEK AT POINSETTIAS
McClatchy Newspapers YORK TOWNSHIP, Ohio This Christmas season is old news to the folks in
Owner sees pay phones fading
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS At 62, Jim Nesselhauf is not sure which will come first,
Xmas Factor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Things are changing fast these days, with toddlers wishing for
Sitcom ‘Work It’ gets detractors all worked up
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Viewers may find ABC’s new sitcom “Work It” to
Consumers face pharmacy switch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS With only a short time left before Walgreens’ contract with
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Sometime after 1947, Mel Ferrer (not Jose), appeared in a movie based on a
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2011. There are six days left in the year. This is
record reviews
COMMON Album: “The Dreamer, the Believer” Grade: A- Somehow, Common became ensnared in one of
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I have wonderful childhood memories of Christmas. I can still hear my
Generation E has high sense of entitlement
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My husband and I have micromanaged, spoiled, and enabled our 21-year-old
Slow but steady change in health coverage in ’11
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. High-deductible and consumer-driven health plans got
Blue Jackets reeling after devastating loss
By Shawn Mitchell The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The latest humiliation of the Blue Jackets
In survey, small cellphone carriers top big companies
When it comes to cellphone carriers, smaller may be better, according to a satisfaction survey of
First Night Youngstown
Staff report First Night and New Year’s Eve entertainment celebrations in Youngstown, Canfield and
Troops hit protesters in Yemen capital
Troops hit protesters in Yemen capital SANAA, Yemen Troops commanded by relatives of Yemen’s
Heart struggles of his unborn son inspire Ohio Christian rock singer
Associated Press PERRYSBURG, Ohio Told that his unborn son had only half a heart and little
Going negative
Los Angeles Times DES MOINES, Iowa With no snow on the ground in this unseasonably warm state,
Dodgers bankruptcy case
Associated Press Dover, Del. A U.S. District Judge in Delaware on Friday dealt a significant
SCORE will host startup seminar
SCORE will host startup seminar YOUNGSTOWN SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, the
Slip-sliding family fun
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s cold out but warm inside the tropical confines of
Eagles eliminated but beat Dallas behind QB Vick
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Michael Vick threw two touchdown passes to lead the
Golf, family, friends, NORAD fill Obama Christmas in Hawaii
President Barack Obama and his family are easing into vacation mode, spending a low-key Christmas Eve out of the spotlight.
100,000 visit Christ’s birthplace
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank Tens of thousands of tourists and Christian pilgrims
CARE TIPS
Here are tips on caring for poinsettias from the Ohio State University Extension: Check the soil
After weeks of talk, Jets (and coach) silenced
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Rex Ryan was brash and confident all week, insisting his
Man arrested after bag causes scare at store
Associated Press MENTOR A homeless man from southwest Ohio was arrested and charged with
newsmakers
newsmakers Mueller fears media frenzy ASPEN, Colo. Attorneys for Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife want
“Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” (noon, ABC): The “Disney Parks Christmas Day
“Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” (noon, ABC): The “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” celebrates
AREA EARTHQUAKES
AREA EARTHQUAKES Mahoning County has experienced nine earthquakes with epicenters within the
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Hanna Schygulla is 68. Singer John Edwards of The Spinners is 67. Actor Gary
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Where to hunt a big-name surprise
Chicago Tribune NASHVILLE, Tenn. Imagine parking yourself at the bar in one of Nashville’s
CAREER PATHS/LIMELIGHT
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown recently made two appointments. Peggy Eicher was named director
SWITCHING PHARMACIES A few tips
Customers can switch their retail pharmacy by taking one of these steps: Take a pill bottle or a
The First Christmas
Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
Marketing diversity
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty For the longest time, the growing racial
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Editorial: Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine A story in Saturday’s Vindica- tor told of how some local
Councilman pushes ban on colorful tombs
Associated Press HOUMA, La. It isn’t the statues, the stained glass or even the pillows on the
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Royal Doulton Bunnykins ball-shaped bank, afternoon tea scene, children playing on floor, plastic
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