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The Valleys' Top 10 Newsmakers of theYear
Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Wiliams and current Mayor Chuck Sammarone discuss issues.
Stories published December 29, 2011
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Green Party candidate back on Mahoning ballot
A Green Party candidate for Mahoning County commissioner who was disqualified earlier this month is back on the ballot.
No injuries in North Side fire tonight
Fire of undetermined origin caused an estimated $5,000 damage to a home at 164 Benita Ave. this evening.
FSU rallies past Notre Dame
FSU rallies past Notre Dame ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida State rallied from a 14-point second-half
Minn. money-transfer shops stop taking Somali cash
Minn. money-transfer shops stop taking Somali cash MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Money-transfer businesses
NYC mayor says work on 9/11 museum has stalled
NYC mayor says work on 9/11 museum has stalled NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Federal court revives government wiretapping suit
Federal court revives government wiretapping suit SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court has
The top 20 concert tours listed
The top 20 concert tours listed The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross
Gay nativity scene vandalized at Southern Calif. church
Gay nativity scene vandalized at Southern Calif. church LOS ANGELES — An unusual nativity display
Alaska volcano sends ash plume up to 15,000 feet
Alaska volcano sends ash plume up to 15,000 feet ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A remote Alaska volcano
2 dead, 62 hurt in 40-vehicle New Orleans pileup
2 dead, 62 hurt in 40-vehicle New Orleans pileup NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Police say two men have been
Mahoning County elections board sells electronic-voting machines
Mahoning County elections board sells electronic-voting machines
Aqua Ohio water rates going up Jan. 1 for Mahoning County customers
Aqua Ohio water rates going up Jan. 1 for Mahoning County customers
Sebring School District gets state auditor's award
Sebring School District gets state auditor's award
Giffords, survivors to commemorate mass shooting
Giffords, survivors to commemorate mass shooting TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords,
Vermont reopens last highway destroyed by Irene
Vermont reopens last highway destroyed by Irene STOCKBRIDGE, Vt. (AP) — Four months and a day
Ohio airport seeks millions from feds for upgrades
Ohio airport seeks millions from feds for upgrades
Ariz. teen charged in fatal Russian roulette game
Ariz. teen charged in fatal Russian roulette game KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — A western Arizona teen has
Local Kmart, Sears stores spared on initial closing list
Local Kmart, Sears stores spared on initial closing list
Need help avoiding hangover? Less booze, more H2O
Need help avoiding hangover? Less booze, more H2O CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago attorney Colleen Gorman
Ohio anti-abortion group to replace exec. director
Ohio anti-abortion group to replace exec. director
Police: Boston robbery suspect gave bills to kids
Police: Boston robbery suspect gave bills to kids BOSTON (AP) — Boston police say a woman
Calif. man pleads not guilty in soldier shooting
Calif. man pleads not guilty in soldier shooting SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A 19-year-old
San Jose mom accused of tossing toddler out window
San Jose mom accused of tossing toddler out window SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A San Jose mother
US finalizes deal to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia
US finalizes deal to sell F-15s to Saudi Arabia HONOLULU (AP) — The Obama administration has
Kevon Williams arraigned on standoff, other charges
Kevon Williams arraigned on standoff, other charges
Girl sues W.Pa. school district over teacher's sexting
Girl sues W.Pa. school district over teacher's sexting
2,000 toys taken in Christmas weekend burglary in Ohio
2,000 toys taken in Christmas weekend burglary in Ohio
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor's breakfast
Muslims upset by NYPD to boycott mayor's breakfast
Ohio gets extra cash for enrolling more children in fed health programs
Ohio gets extra cash for enrolling more children in fed health programs
Ohio woman's black Santa returned 1 year after theft
Ohio woman's black Santa returned 1 year after theft
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Edward and Kelli (Brooke) Ditata of Henderson, Nev., are announcing the birth of their first child,
Business startup seminar Jan. 9 at library
SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, the Business and Investment Center and the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, will present a business-startup seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., focusing on starting a new or home-based business.
Poland woman named volunteer of the year
Poland woman named volunteer of the year GIRARD USA Dance Youngstown-Warren Chapter 2015
Warren citywide youth choir concert Jan. 13
The Warren citywide youth choir is preparing for a winter concert to be presented at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at New Jerusalem Fellowship Church, 2555 Palymra Road SW, in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lease will protect Valley landowners from water contamination
Water quality is a top concern to all landowners, especially those with water wells near oil- and natural-gas drilling operations.
Brookfield in title game
The host team and Sharon High will meet tonight in the championship game of the 18th annual Lady Warrior Holiday Tournament at Brookfield High. Both used strong defensive performances in the second quarter of their opening round wins on Wednesday.
Dozens voice plea to spare Youngstown postal facility
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Boardman Closing the Youngstown mail-processing and
Springfield boys roll along, burn up Rockets
The Springfield Tigers roared loud and clear on Wednesday night as they rolled convincingly past their rivals from Lowellville 67-36.
Kasich: Voters sent SB 5 message
Senate Bill 5 dominated newspaper headlines in 2011, drawing thousands of protesters to the Ohio Statehouse and a heated election campaign that resulted in the defeat of a collective-bargaining reform package written by Republicans and supported by Gov. John Kasich.
Judge rules in favor of Harding player
A Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allows Warren G. Harding High School senior Arthur Cook to play basketball starting with the Raiders’ next game Friday night.
Trumbull County kennel improves by leaps and bounds
By nearly any measurement, the Trumbull County Dog Kennel on Anderson Avenue in Howland has undergone a turnaround in the last four years.
O’Connor stops 41, but Phantoms lose in shootout to Cedar Rapids
Staff report CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Jack Rowe scored the only goal of the shootout, and the
Prosecutor: Office, victim opposed to release of child rapist
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office continues to
BASKETBALL Wednesday’s other high school games
BOYS Cleveland Benedictine 66, Cardinal Mooney 61 YOUNGSTOWN A 21-point second quarter gave
Business advisory panel helps Youngstown School District
City schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn has gathered a committee of business professionals to aid the school district in preparing students for the work world.
Flag-raising ceremony honors Newton Falls infant who died
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN When Jennifer Culp of Newton Falls learned there would be
Boardman police probe drive-by shooting
Staff report BOARDMAN Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred early Wednesday
The Valleys' Top 10 Newsmakers of theYear
Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Wiliams and current Mayor Chuck Sammarone discuss issues.
New this week
NEw this week The Darkest Hour (PG-13) ss In Moscow, five young people lead the charge against
Comedian Brown: a 'one-man party'
Women looking to give their man a New Year’s resolution they can use in 2012 may want to consider taking in actor-comedian Kevin Brown’s New Year’s Eve show at The Funny Farm Comedy Club.
Best albums of 2011
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer Here’s the AP’s list of the best albums of 2011: 1.
POLICE CALLS for Canfield, Austintown
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Sen. Schiavoni named assistant minority whip
COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus selected Sen. Joe Schiavoni, D-33rd of Canfield,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob P. Kelecava, 30, of 12324 Beaver Creek Road,
Cavaliers dominate undersized Pistons
By Jason Lloyd Akron Beacon Journal DETROIT Before Wednesday’s game, Cleveland Cavaliers coach
Details of N. Side standoff disputed
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kevon Williams is set to go before a
Leetonia library programs offered in January
LEETONIA The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St., is offering the following programs
Good riddance to bad weather
Opinion: By Jack Hayes McClatchy-Tribune During these last 12 tumultuous months we’ve experienced more
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown City Council finance committee, noon, 26 S. Phelps St. Special
Selling organs shouldn’t be banned
Opinion: WASHINGTON The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is famously liberal and frequently reversed.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“happy new year, charlie brown” (8 p.m., abc): The “Peanuts” gang returns to
“happy new year, charlie brown” (8 p.m., abc): The “Peanuts” gang returns to rock another holiday in
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Sat: Whiskey River, 9 p.m.
Wean gives $128K to neighborhood groups
Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation has awarded Neighborhood SUCCESS grants
Trumbull Dems suggest Infante gets elections seat
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee has recommended that
Another point in fracking debate
Opinion: Another point in fracking debate The debate over the hydro fracking industry is not complete
A New Year brings a new start Take a few MINUTES to form a new habit
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune I tried for years to do two simple things: brush my teeth
The best and worst movies of 2011
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service This year at the movies — who knew? Who knew
First Night Youngstown to ring in the new year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngs-town, the family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration
Hang up and drive
Opinion: Hang up and drive Chicago Tribune: The National Transportation Safety Board wants all 50 states to
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Grease,SDRq New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions will
The working equation Move more, eat less
By Ellen Warren Chicago Tribune You finally decide to get off the couch and start an exercise
Ground black pepper helps stop bleeding
Q. At Thanksgiving, my son-in-law sharpened my knives, but he cut his thumb and finger badly in the
TOP ENTERTAINMENT of the YEAR
TOP ENTERTAINMENT of the YEAR A LOOK BACK AT THE VALLEY’S BIGGEST LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
A new trickle-down theory
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Budget cuts are slippery. What happens when your state cuts
new wilmington Woman is jailed in case of stolen check
Staff report New wilmington Christine Irene Taylor is in Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $15,000
Linking faiths at the YMCA
Opinion: This was a bleak year for anyone who dreams of Middle East peace or Arab-Jewish coexistence. So
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.03 —0.27 Avalon
Ohio St. LB Ryan Shazier flashes his potential
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch JACKSONVILLE, Fla. On one sideline or the other, Ryan
GE to invest $72M in Grove City facilities
Staff report GROVE CITY, Pa. General Electric Co. will invest $72 million in a diesel- engine
McCoy hasn’t passed tests, unlikely to play
Associated Press BEREA With starting quarterback Colt McCoy still shaken from the head shot
Abortion, residency focus of new laws for 2012
Associated Press Girls seeking abortions in New Hampshire must first tell their parents or a
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio Nativity display becomes scene of lamb birth CINCINNATI A lamb has been
Trumbull Co. officials expected to OK 2 grants
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to approve two federal
Kim Jong Un is now ‘supreme leader’
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea says Kim Jong Il’s son is now “supreme
Obama campaign up and running for 1st caucus
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa One presidential campaign claims an impressive effort in Iowa
Toll of home foreclosures is too high to fight alone
Editorial: The assault on the AMERICAN dream of home ownership remains a haunting aftereffect of the Great
Bengals’ Green surprised to get Pro Bowl as a rookie
Associated Press CINCINNATI A.J. Green didn’t think he’d make the Pro Bowl as a rookie. His
Warren police prepare to hire
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Help wanted. Must enjoy public service, be between 18
Space heater caused fire that killed 3 near Columbus, officials say
Associated Press COLUMBUS Investigators say a space heater caused a Christmas Eve fire that
Ohio St. cruises in Big Ten opener over Northwestern
By Bob Baptist The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Jordan Sibert held up his shooting hand to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Marc and Laura Pfahler, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 27. Felicia
avoiding costly surprises
avoiding costly surprises Experts offer the following tips for avoiding surprise medical bills for
Movie pirates loved ‘Fast Five’
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES “Fast Five,” “The Hangover Part II” and “Thor” were the year’s
Bargain hunters split shopping season into 2
Associated Press NEW YORK The holiday shopping season turned out to be two seasons: the Black
Game time
Game time Matchup: Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals When: Sunday; kickoff at 4:15 p.m.
Batch ready if Big Ben can’t play
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Charlie Batch stood in the huddle, so intent on hearing Pittsburgh
Detective: Interviews will tie cases
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Police detective Capt. John Norman believes
US warns Iran against closing key oil passage
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran The U.S. strongly warned Iran on Wednesday against closing a
Warren looks into selling water for fracking
The city, which has begun to earn revenue from the treatment of frack water from oil and gas exploration in the region, also is making preparations to sell the “raw” water the companies use.
METRO DIGEST || McDaniel ordered to have psych evaluation
Man to be evaluated YOUNGSTOWN A 33-year-old West Side man accused of dragging a Youngstown
birthdays
birthdays Actress Inga Swenson (“Benson”) is 79. Actress Mary Tyler Moore is 75. Actor Jon Voight
Ron Paul gets front-runner’s ‘welcome’ from rivals in Iowa
Associated Press NEWTON, Iowa Texas Rep. Ron Paul received a welcome befitting a man with a
Butler museum acquires realist master painting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art has acquired a master painting by
US tourism industry pushes lawmakers to ease visa process
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Agustina Ocampo is the kind of foreign traveler businesses salivate
Stocks slide; S&P is negative for year
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks weakened Wednesday, ending a five-day advance in the S&P 500
Group tries again to ban dog auctions in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group that wants to ban dog auctions in Ohio is waiting to learn
Bowden introduced at Akron
Associated Press AKRON Terry Bowden believes he is returning to Division I football after a 13
4 injured in crash of plane
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio A small plane flying with an engine compartment door open
Preventive-care coverage confuses
Associated Press CHICAGO Bill Dunphy thought his colonoscopy would be free. His insurance
Who should pay for roads?
Opinion: By Gabriel Roth McClatchy-Tribune When Congress returns to Washington after the New Year, its
Warren woman will make autism play available on DVD
Rebecca Maher’s play about autism has touched many Ohioans. Now she plans to put it on DVD so that
Economists give Obama poor grade
Economists give Obama poor grade WASHINGTON President Barack Obama gets mediocre marks for his
Game time taxslayer.com Gator bowl
Game time taxslayer.com Gator bowl Matchup: Ohio State vs. Florida When: Jan. 2; kickoff at 1
Activists: Troops kill more protesters
Activists: Troops kill more protesters BEIRUT Arab League monitors gathered accounts about the
CPR/AED classes
CPR/AED classes BOARDMAN The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering classes
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