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Stoyak gains perspective on water access in India
Ben Stoyak holds a replica of a spinning wheel he brought back from a recent trip to India. Stoyak’s trip was part of an honors ...
Glenellen residents remember Idora Park
The residents at Glenellen were treated to a journey down memory lane at an Idora Park-themed
St. Christine students feed families in need
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Boardman Shepherd celebrates ‘Holly Jolly’ Christmas
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The family, friends, staff, and residents of Boardman Shepherd of
Watson Elementary PTA hosts Santa breakfast
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Santa Claus visited Watson Elementary on Dec. 10, he chose
Stories published December 30, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Brand, Perry divorcing after 14 months
British actor-comedian Russell Brand is divorcing "California Gurls" songstress Katy Perry after 14 months of what had appeared to be one of Hollywood's happier marriages.
Samoans already counting down to New Year's as country switches time zones
The New Year's Eve parties started a whole day early on the South Pacific island nation of Samoa, after a hop across the international date line transported the country 24 hours into the future - making it the first in the world to ring in the new year.
Top U.S. export of 2011? Fuel
For the first time, the top export of the United States, the world's biggest gas guzzler, is - wait for it - fuel.
Gingrich weeps talking about his mother
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich wept Friday as he recalled his late mother's end-of-life illnesses, a moment of poignancy in a notably negative Republican presidential Iowa caucus campaign with four unpredictable days yet to run.
Verizon backs off $2 fee after customer backlash
After a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless on Friday dropped a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit or debit cards.
Verizon Wireless to charge $2 fee for one-time payment
Verizon Wireless to charge $2 fee for one-time payment
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians protest government
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians protest government BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Syrians
North Korea vows no softening under its new leader
North Korea vows no softening under its new leader PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea
NYPD plans tight Eve security for Times Square
NYPD plans tight Eve security for Times Square NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police are once again
Marine says he plugged gunshot wounds with fingers
Marine says he plugged gunshot wounds with fingers DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A U.S. Marine
Ohio anti-abortion group's amendment clears hurdle
Ohioi anti-abortion group's amendment clears hurdle
Baby sitter murder charge filed in Indiana girl’s death
Baby sitter murder charge filed in Indiana girl’s death FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Prosecutors in
Endorsement game intensifies, but does it matter?
Endorsement game intensifies, but does it matter? MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Presidential contenders
Complimentary coffee offer on Ohio Turnpike for New Year's weekend
Complimentary coffee offer on Ohio Turnpike for New Year's weekend
Poland Township police arrest two men for attempted burglary
Poland Township police arrest two men for attempted burglary
Randall Wellington endorses Jerry Greene for sheriff
Randall Wellington endorses Jerry Greene for sheriff
Youngstown man arraigned for crimes committed in Boardman
Youngstown man arraigned for crimes committed in Boardman
Lowellville council has reorganization meeting Saturday
Lowellville council has reorganization meeting Saturday
Local teacher, Youngstown Business Incubator create grading software
Elijah Stambaugh wasn’t a teacher for long before he realized a fundamental flaw in the education process.
Recipe correction
Recipe correction The temperature given in Wednesday’s recipe for Roast Pork Tenderloin with Asian
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard Band Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school cafeteria. McDonald
Higher temps expected to spur First Night attendance
Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting First Night Youngstown organizers in high spirits.
Forecast expected to spur First Night attendance
Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting First Night Youngstown organizers in high spirits.
Salvation Army exceeds Red Kettle goal
The 2011 Salvation Army Red Kettle campaigns in Mahoning and Trumbull counties met or nearly met their goals, enabling them to continue providing services at current levels.
Steelers select Brown as MVP
In the span of two seasons Brown has evolved from sixth-round pick to fringe player to return specialist to the franchise’s Most Valuable Player, at least, according to his teammates.
Kasich opts not to name a favorite in Republican presidential primary
Gov. John Kasich apparently is done offering endorsements in the GOP presidential primary.
Poland rebounds for win over Falcons
The Poland High girls basketball team scored just 14 points their last time out, a disappointing 50-point loss at home to Howland.
Valley landowners urged to put lease deals into escrow
Oil and gas leases can be quite convoluted. The negotiating process may seem tedious, but signing on the dotted line doesn’t mean the process is complete.
Sharon’s height delivers title at Brookfield tourney
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com BROOKFIELD Strong inside play was the key to the Sharon High
Launch nears for Youngstown teacher’s new app for grading tests
Elijah Stambaugh wasn’t a teacher for long before he realized a fundamental flaw in the education process.
Phantoms seek wins over Ice
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown Phantoms wrap up their longest road swing of the season
DA seeks to block felon from taking office in New Castle
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. The Lawrence County district attorney
Jagr, Talbot score in return as Flyers; Pens fall to cross-state rival
Jaromir Jagr spent the days leading up to his return to Pittsburgh insisting it wasn’t personal. He stressed that he didn’t mean to cause hard feelings when he signed with the hated Philadelphia Flyers over the summer instead of with the Penguins, with whom he became a star two decades ago.
First Night forecast pleases organizers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting
Healing McCoy reports progress from concussion
Associated Press berea Colt McCoy didn’t want to relive any of what happened to him three weeks
Boardman man avoids jail in attempted strangling
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Youngstown A Boardman man accused of trying to strangle a
Mahoning County OKs 3 years of 5% water-rate hikes for Aqua customers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved new
SA Red Kettle drive in Valley raises $451K
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 2011 Salvation Army Red Kettle campaigns
Stoyak gains perspective on water access in India
Ben Stoyak holds a replica of a spinning wheel he brought back from a recent trip to India. Stoyak’s trip was part of an honors course at the University of Cincinnati for which he traveled for two weeks to villages on the west side of the country and studied the impact of their access to clean water.
German exchange students leave Valley
“Everyone was so friendly to me.” “The people were all so nice and friendly.” “We were
Dobbins second-graders perform retro Christmas show
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As a Christmas gift to herself, Dobbins second-grade teacher Chris
Poland wrestlers still undefeated at home
The Poland wrestling team improved its record to 4-0 at home and remained undefeated in All-American
Glenellen residents remember Idora Park
The residents at Glenellen were treated to a journey down memory lane at an Idora Park-themed
Poland Shepherd hosts Live Nativity
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The residents at Shepherd of the Valley Poland, along with family
Local company earns national recognition
Falcon Transport Co., a Youngstown-based trucking and transportation company, has received a Patriot
German exchange students leave Valley
“Everyone was so friendly to me.” “The people were all so nice and friendly.” “We were
St. Christine students feed families in need
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Exchange students leave Valley happy
“Everyone was so friendly to me.” “The people were all so nice and friendly.” “We were
Mickey and Minnie visit the Boardman Public Library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The stars of “Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey,”
St. Christine students feed families
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Boardman Shepherd celebrates ‘Holly Jolly’ Christmas
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The family, friends, staff, and residents of Boardman Shepherd of
Austintown library celebrates ‘Grinchmas’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The original cartoon version of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole
Watson Christmas show teaches that words can hurt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com What would Santa had done without his trusty reindeer? The
St. Christine students feed families
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays, the staff and students at St. Christine
Watson Elementary PTA hosts Santa breakfast
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Santa Claus visited Watson Elementary on Dec. 10, he chose
Pee Wee Phantoms lose pair before Christmas
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team entered the Christmas break on a sour note, losing twice
Youngstown man faces rape, kidnapping charges
Township police charged a 41-year-old Youngstown man with kidnapping and raping a 23-year-old city woman.
Actor plays 6 roles in ‘Angry Boys’
Three years ago in his mockumentary “Summer Heights High,” Chris Lilley played a trio of characters at an Australian high school, including a flamboyant drama teacher and a mean society girl named Ja’mie.
Pee Wee Phantoms lose pair before Christmas
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team entered the Christmas break on a sour note, losing twice
Austintown sport briefs
Despite holding Liberty 24 points below its average, the Fitch boys varsity basketball team lost
Austintown briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will hold its
Canfield briefs
Church hosts chicken dinner Thursday Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,
Poland sports briefs
Middle school girls fall to Howland The Poland seventh-grade girls basketball team lost to Howland
Canfield athletes sign to play college ball
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors Abby Malsch and Sarah Vrabel,
Canfield swim teams sweep Kent Roosevelt
The Canfield swim teams swept Kent Roosevelt on Dec. 20, as the girls earned a 100-83 win and the
Key Club helps light up Poland Shepherd of the Valley
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Students from South Range High School’s Key Club traveled to
Poland briefs
ABWA meeting set for Jan. 10 The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will
Valley chiropractor works with USA swimmers
Andrew Schmutz of The Chiropractic and Sports Therapy Center in Struthers has been named to the
Boardman briefs
ABWA meeting set The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will hold its
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield hockey’s rally falls short Despite four goals from senior Sean Meditz and one by senior
Valley kids bounce, bowl, slide, skate through holiday vacation
School break doesn’t have to be boring or bust the budget. A variety of Mahoning Valley businesses offer wallet-friendly ways for families to have fun.
METRO DIGEST || Warren teen injured seriously in shooting
Warren teen injured seriously in shooting WARREN A 15-year-old boy shot twice in the chest early
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury indicted these people on these charges:
Center offers free programs on winter snow sports
Staff report Slippery Rock, pa. Celebrate Winter Trails Day, a free introduction to winter
Watch what you drink on New Year’s Eve
Opinion: By Judy Adrian and Carol Lobes McClatchy-Tribune Don’t go out and get bombed on New Year’s Eve.
bruce in the usa Paying tribute to the Boss
For fans of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, there have been plenty of memorable shows in Northeast Ohio. However, 1978 looms large for followers of the New Jersey rock act with the group’s sweaty Agora Theatre performance in the summer and the raucous “Firecracker Show” on New Year’s Eve at the Richfield Coliseum the same year.
Green candidate gets spot on ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Green Party candidate for Mahoning County
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Eurozone faces tough hurdles early in 2012
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany After a turbulent 2011, the 17 countries that use the euro
Obama’s health-care plan makes a difference to her
Opinion: By Spike Dolomite Ward Los Angeles Times I want to apologize to President Obama. But first, some
Get ready for eventful year in the Americas
Opinion: Every year brings about changes, but 2012 is likely to be an especially eventful one in the
Fixed mortgage rates end year above record lows
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fixed mortgage rates rose slightly this week off their record lows.
Kim Jong Il: Road to ruin
Opinion: By Nicholas Eberstadt Los Angeles Times The career of Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s “Dear Leader”
Stanford University archives offer window into Apple’s roots
Associated Press PALO ALTO, Calf. In the interview, Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs recall
What do Ohioans want to sell?
Opinion: What do Ohioans want to sell? The question to each Ohio- an: Do you want our governor and
Weekly charts for the nation’s best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week’s
Weekly charts for the nation’s best-selling recorded music as they appear in next week’s issue of
Man in standoff faces $40K bond, host of charges
The 20-year-old North Side man involved in a standoff with police this week was surprised to learn he is facing a felony burglary charge after the Tuesday morning incident.
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohioan’s black Santa returned 1 year after theft LIMA, Ohio An Ohio woman’s
Gray wolves make a comeback
Opinion: Gray wolves make a comeback Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Taking the gray wolf in Wisconsin and
birthdays
birthdays Actor Joseph Bologna is 77. Actor Russ Tamblyn is 77. Singer Noel Paul Stookey of
newsmakers
newsmakers TV show on Muslims takes on Sept. 11 NEW YORK A TV show about members of a Muslim
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2011. There is one day left in the year. Associated
Contract signings for US homes up in November
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes in
GOP voters’ choices: Any is better than Obama
Opinion: No one seems to be really happy with this year’s field of Republican candidates for that party’s
Director sought for senior center in Austintown
Staff report Austintown A permanent director is needed to help oversee daily operations at the
Scholars seek help ID’ing slave roots
Associated Press WASHINGTON Almost two centuries before there was a man named Obama in the White
NYC mayor: Work on museum stalled
NYC mayor: Work on museum stalled NEW YORK Work on a planned museum at the World Trade Center
Florida State rallies past ND
Associated Press Orlando, Fla. The day before his team took the field for its Champs Sports
Sears releases partial list of closings
Sears releases partial list of closings YOUNGSTOWN Sears has issued a list of the first 79 of
Giffords, survivors to mark shooting
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, other survivors of the Tucson shooting
Support widens for Wick Park barricades
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s Park and Recreation commission has
Paul: Sanctions on Iran are ‘acts of war’
McClatchy Tribune PERRY, Iowa Defending himself against charges of isolationism, Republican
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Village County, special meeting, 9 a.m., administration office, 140
Leading GOP candidates battle over undecided voters
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa With time running short, Republican presidential candidates
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.25 +0.22 Avalon
Crowd greets new Girard judge, bids farewell to his predecessor
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard The swearing-in ceremony of Jeff Adler on
U.S. Postal Service should save the best from closing
Editorial: Let’s stipulate that if 258 post- al processing centers in the United States are slated to be
Egyptian forces storm offices of pro-democracy organizations
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian security forces stormed the offices of 10 human-rights and pro-
Owner of home where 3 died faces complaint
Associated Press COLUMBUS City officials are taking action against the owner of a reportedly
Akron mayor takes oath for 7th term
Associated Press AKRON The man who has served as mayor in one of Northeast Ohio’s major cities
Teen charged with murder at group home
Associated Press CINCINNATI A southwest Ohio prosecutor Thursday charged a 17-year-old boy
Ohio prepares to privatize some state prisons
Associated Press MARION, Ohio David Kah will report to the same job in the same training kitchen
Presence of monitors re-energizes Syrian protesters
Presence of monitors re-energizes Syrian protesters Associated Press HOMS, Syria The presence
OSU’s Heacock, Bollman to end extra-long stints
By TIM MAY The Columbus Dispatch JACKSONVILLE, FLA. A couple of days before Christmas, after
WR Swain’s value increases for Niners
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, CALIF. Wide receiver Brett Swain didn’t take it personally when
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS Charmaine D. Wilson v. Antonio M. Wilson, dismissed.
Fire damages Youngstown home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Fire of undetermined origin caused an estimated $5,000 damage to a home
US job market ends year in better shape than in Jan.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The long-suffering job market is ending the year better off than it
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS Dec. 4 Drug offense: Richard Reid, 33, of 341 N. Yorkshire Blvd., was issued a
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