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Phantoms lose in shootout
Phantoms lose in shootout Staff report CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Jack Rowe scored the only goal of
Springfield boys burn up Rockets
Springfield boys burn up Rockets By LOWELL SPENCER sports@vindy.com New Middletown The
100s turn out to oppose proposed postal service closing
Local political representatives, U.S. Postal Service employees and Mahoning Valley residents attended a public meeting to oppose the closing of the Youngstown mail-processing and distribution center.
Kyrie Irving scored 14 in Cavs’ win
Kyrie Irving scored 14 in Cavs’ win Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Rookie Kyrie Irving
Vt. police say thief proposed with stolen ring
Vt. police say thief proposed with stolen ring BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A diamond engagement ring
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor’s breakfast
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor’s breakfast NEW YORK (AP) — Several Muslim leaders in New
Gov’t to pay family $17.8M for military jet crash
Gov’t to pay family $17.8M for military jet crash SAN DIEGO (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the
Judge rules in favor of Harding basketball hopeful
Judge rules in favor of Harding basketball hopeful By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A
Special type of corn at risk
Special type of corn at risk One of the nation’s most widely planted crops — a genetically
Police believe suicide linked to earlier shooting
Police believe suicide linked to earlier shooting GIRARD — City police believe there is a link
Cause of death unclear for Minn. shooting suspect
Cause of death unclear for Minn. shooting suspect DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — An autopsy on a man who
Judge sends man charged in YSU cop assault for psych evaluation
Judge sends man charged in YSU cop assault for psych evaluation
Golf, hikes and sea turtles fill Obama’s Hawaii vacation time
Golf, hikes and sea turtles fill Obama’s Hawaii vacation time HONOLULU — It’s too early to say
Damaged Southwest jet towed from runway
Damaged Southwest jet towed from runway SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Southwest Airlines flight
Oklahoma baby is 3rd sickened by rare bacteria
Oklahoma baby is 3rd sickened by rare bacteria ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials say an Oklahoma
Man charged in hostage case after Facebook rescue
Man charged in hostage case after Facebook rescue SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah police have filed
Appeals court upholds convictions in Fort Dix plot
Appeals court upholds convictions in Fort Dix plot TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A federal appeals panel
General Electric plans upgrades at Grove City, Pa., facilities
GE plans upgrades at Grove City, Pa., facilities
Autopsies: Conn. victims died of smoke inhalation
Autopsies: Conn. victims died of smoke inhalation STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut medical
Stocks slide on signs of jitters at European banks
Stocks slide on signs of jitters at European banks NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in midday
Proposed bill would ban cheery SC greeting mandate
Proposed bill would ban cheery SC greeting mandate COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two South Carolina
Ohio cops still seeking tips in 2010 holiday season killing
Ohio cops still seeking tips in 2010 holiday season killing
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Canfield defeats Boardman
Canfield basketball player Cole Pryjma had a strange feeling after Monday’s practice that he might get an opportunity to make his varsity debut Tuesday against Boardman.
Oil and gas leases: Learn how to reap the benefits
Most Mahoning Valley landowners who sign oil and gas leases will never see a Utica or Marcellus shale well on their property.
Mural tells family’s story
The walls at one South Side man’s house tell a tale of life and love. Thomas Baldwin has been shooting pictures of family and friends for 63 years. The thousands of photos comprise a “Shots of Love” mural that decorates the walls of several rooms in his Hudson Avenue home.
Marilyn Higgins, the executive director of Victorian Players, dies
Marilyn Higgins, executive director of Victorian Players Theater, died Christmas Day at her Boardman home after a bout with cancer. She was 64.
Father wins appeal in custody of son
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The 11th District Court of Appeals has overturned a
Dance of a lifetime
Spending their Christmas vacation in the dance studio will pay off for 10 local teens who are performing live with musical act Train during halftime of the Orange Bowl.
Report: Almost $439K spent on mansion
Assocaited Press COLUMBUS Ohio taxpayers paid more than $438,000 to staff, maintain and repair
Man faces charges in standoff
The 20-year-old man at the center of the fourth police standoff in three weeks could be standing before a Youngstown Municipal Court judge as early as today.
Kasich touts JobsOhio role
State lawmakers have not yet given JobsOhio the authority to administer the job-creating programs currently housed in the Ohio Department of Development.
Man gets 5 years in prison for assault
A 26-year-old city man is going to prison for five years for hitting a woman on her head with a handgun, forcing her out of her apartment, beating her and jabbing her in her face with a burning cigar — all while her 16-month-old daughter slept in her apartment.
Pens stretch winning streak to 4
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Dan Bylsma has been around the Pittsburgh Penguins long enough to
Phantoms hope to extend streak
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The holiday break is over for the Youngstown Phantoms who will take on
YSU falls to Stony Brook
Staff report Stony Brook, N.Y. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team shot 26 percent and
Big Ben has ‘a shot’ to play against Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin believes injured quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and center Maurkice Pouncey both have “a shot” to play in Sunday’s regular season finale at Cleveland.
SPORTS STORIES of the YEAR
SPORTS STORIES of the YEAR A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP LOCAL SPORTS 1: Cardinal Mooney wins eighth
5 Steelers make Pro Bowl
Staff/wire report Steelers safety Troy Polamalu, center Maurkice Pouncey, wide receiver Mike
NEWS STORIES of the YEAR
The uproar over a ballot issue to stop some collective- bargaining rights for public employees, tense negotiations between
Ungaro becomes Poland trustee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The third time was the charm. Eric C. Ungaro
Feel fuller longer with pork tenderloin
Family Features Staying true to wellness goals in the New Year doesn’t always mean cutting out
UW receives $100K
UW receives $100K YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation recently awarded the United Way of
School reform takes time
Opinion: School reform takes time Steubenville Herald-Star: Allocating funds among hundreds of school
Girard police probe shooting
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Police say a strong lead toward finding
South Range seniors overwhelm McDonald
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com McDONALD South Range’s seniors taught the younger McDonald High
Buckeyes ready for Big Ten opener
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State’s players know it would be quite an accomplishment to win a
Profanchick’s bucket helps Girard triumph
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com GIRARD Joe Profanchick’s fourth-quarter 3-pointer helped the
For Iraq war vets, no parade is imminent
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans probably won’t be seeing a huge ticker-tape parade anytime
BUSINESS STORIES of the YEAR
BUSINESS STORIES of the YEAR A LOOK BACK AT THE TOP BUSINESS STORIES IN THE VALLEY 1:
Van Halen and Roth will tour next year
Wire and staff report NEW YORK Van Halen will tour in 2012. The rock band has posted a video
‘Spending cut to the bone?’ Believe it when you see it
Opinion: According to the Mayan “long count” calendar, the final day on Earth is less than a year away, on
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 28, the 362nd day of 2011. There are three days left in the year.
Delicious treat for all occasions
By Linda Gassenheimer McClatchy Newspapers A Neapolitan pizza-style sauce over tender, juicy
Births
Births ST. elizabeth health center Catalina Vega and Rashen Britt, Austintown, girl, Dec. 24.
Of Palestine and Palestinians
Opinion: Of Palestine and Palestinians ADec. 23 letter, “Presiden- tial candidate panders,” criticized Newt
As we get ready for the ball to drop Saturday night in Times Square, here are five things you need
As we get ready for the ball to drop Saturday night in Times Square, here are five things you need
Consumer confidence index surges in Dec.
Consumer confidence index surges in Dec. new york Americans are gaining faith that the economy
Robbery probed
Robbery probed BOARDMAN Police continue to investigate an attempted Christmas Eve robbery at
For Saudi women, progress comes slowly, and not surely
Opinion: Women in Saudi Arabia won a small but promising victory this year. No, they aren’t being allowed to
BEST TELEVISION MOMENTS OF
BEST TELEVISION MOMENTS OF Associated Press NEW YORK Don’t look back. Maybe that’s one
Wild card is worth watching
Opinion: WASHINGTON For all the roller-coaster tumultuousness of the primary season, the general election
Killer may be targeting escorts, Detroit police say
Associated Press DETROIT Detroit police fear that a killer may be targeting escorts after
Up to 120 Sears, Kmart stores will close
Staff/wire report NEW YORK Sears Holdings Corp. plans to close between 100 and 120 Sears and
Warren City Council expected to OK budget
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN At tonight’s regular meeting, Warren City Council is
Producer won’t fight extradition
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A reality show producer charged with murdering his wife during a
Budget bites and sips that sparkle
Family Features If you’re in the mood to host a New Year’s Eve party but think you don’t have the
Police probe holiday weekend robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Christmas season traditionally is a
China, India and Brazil are on the rise
Opinion: By Carmelo Ruiz-Marrero McClatchy-Tribune Here’s a trend to watch in the coming year: the rise
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week What: 2009 Domaine Faiveley Mercurey “Clos des Myglands, Premier Cru” Info:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS McConaughey gets engaged LOS ANGELES Matthew McConaughey is engaged to marry his
Family Features
Family Features When it comes to cele- brations, there’s no season quite like the holiday season.
Youngstown ends the year with great news from feds
Editorial: Since taking office in August, Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone, a veteran of city politics, has
New types of shoppers emerge
Associated Press Four new types of U.S. shoppers have emerged this holiday season. There’s the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brookfield township trustees, special year-end meeting, 7 p.m., 6844 Strimbu
LaBrae’s Aldridge dominates to beat Howland
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG The undefeated LaBrae High boys basketball team
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