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Wednesday, November 30 (93 stories)
Amish charged with Amish assaults ordered jailed until trial
US magistrate orders Amish charged with assaults jailed until their trials
Replacement found for Ohio 30th District senate seat
Replacement found for Ohio's 30th District senate seat
1st Penn State abuse lawsuit comes from new accuser
1st Penn State abuse lawsuit comes from new accuser
Beatitude House accepting Christmas gift donations
Beatitude House accepting Christmas gift donations
Mahoning County 911 asks for less operating funds for 2012
Mahoning County 911 asks for less operating funds for 2012
Austintown trustees to discuss a levy
Austintown trustees to discuss a levy Austintown The township trustees will have a special
Franklin County agrees to pay $40K over stun-gun use
Franklin County agrees to pay $40K for stun-gun use
100 downtown protesters oppose fracking
About 100 fracking protestors are standing outside the First National Tower downtown.
Youngstown shooting victim has died
Youngstown shooting victim has died YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old man shot in his home early this
Wilson to seek 6th Congressional District seat
Wilson to seek 6th Congressional District seat Ex-U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson announced today he’ll
V&M announces $57 million expansion
V&M Star has announced a $57 million dollar expansion project that could create 100 new jobs.
Toledo Zoo says new tiger cubs are boy and girl
Toledo Zoo says new tiger cubs are boy and girl TOLEDO An Ohio zoo has given Russian names to
County that includes Columbus to charge inmate fee
County that includes Columbus to charge inmate fee COLUMBUS The county jail in Columbus plans
Pepper spray in Ohio juvenile lockups unwarranted
Pepper spray in Ohio juvenile lockups unwarranted COLUMBUS A report is criticizing Ohio’s use of
New YSU institute to offer Utica Shale-related minor program
Youngstown State University today announced plans for a Natural Gas and Water Resources Institute to better prepare its students for jobs related to the Utica Shale.
Shooting follows Youngstown home invasion
Shooting follows Youngstown home invasion YOUNGSTOWN An early Wednesday morning home invasion
Hagan and Gerberry seek re-election to House
Hagan and Gerberry seek re-election to House YOUNGSTOWN State Reps. Robert F. Hagan and Ronald
Avoid I-680 at South Avenue, ODOT advises
Avoid I-680 at South Avenue, ODOT advises Interstate 680 northbound at South Ave. is currently
Mooney’s Courtney Love selected top defensive player on All-Ohio team
Mooney’s Courtney Love selected top defensive player on All-Ohio team Staff report Junior
I-680 reopens after fuel truck crash
I-680 reopens after fuel truck crash YOUNGSTOWN Interstate 680 northbound at South Avenue
YSU plans Natural Gas and Water Resources Institute
Youngstown State University plans a Natural Gas and Water Resources Institute as part of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Breakfast with Santa to benefit library
Breakfast with Santa to benefit library NEW MIDDLETOWN Breakfast with Santa will raise funds for
250 arrests, 147 guns tallied in 2011 Mahoning Valley anti-crime initiative
Another 147 firearms were seized from the streets of Youngstown and Warren during this year’s V-GRIP initiative, 106 of them from Youngstown, 41 from Warren.
State Supt. Heffner: There’s work yet to be done in Youngstown
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A few months after the state told the Youngstown
Meyer has no compliance issues
As Gene Smith vetted Urban Meyer before offering him the Ohio State job, his record on the field was only part of the criteria.
Coin flip breaks Mahoning Co. tie vote
By DAVID SKOLNICK and ED RUNYAN news@vindy.com A recount confirmed the tie vote in the Smith
Mooney’s Love named state’s best on defense
Junior linebacker Courtney Love of Cardinal Mooney, who will be playing in the state championship game on Friday, has been named co-defensive player in Division III by The Associated Press.
QBs have a big role in state title game
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s really no surprise that both the Mooney
Mahoning juvy court programs a success; funds still needed
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s juvenile court has seen
YSU’s Brown hits 1,000, and moves on
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Brandi Brown only needed to travel 2,400 miles to
One for Mahoning Valley weather books?
With a month left, 2011 is only a little more than 1 inch away from being the wettest year on record in the Mahoning Valley.
Maldonado false-arrest lawsuit dismissed by judge
Staff report AKRON A federal judge has dismissed a false-arrest lawsuit by a former president of
Browns lose LB, cut snapper
Associated Press CLEVELAND The cold and cruel side of business in the NFL caught up with Ryan
Painesville man sentenced in obscenity case, avoids jail time
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Robert P. McLaughlin avoided jail time for
Youngstown man gets prison in beating, delivery man robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jermaine Moore beat a man for his shoes
LIVE: Coverage of today's Chamber event on fracking
Police arrested seven protesters today after they blocked trucks from entering and leaving a D&L Energy well site on Ohio Works Drive. The protest took place while thousands took part in the Youngstown Ohio Utica and Natural Gas conference and expo at the Covelli Centre.
Tomlin: Polamalu will play Sunday
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu is free of concussion symptoms and
Warren gets a tool to help save and develop its housing stock
Editorial: The word unsustainable gets A lot of use these days, most often in reference to governmental
WORLD NEWS || House votes to end country limits on visas
House votes to end country limits on visas WASHINGTON The House voted Tuesday to end per-country
US to pay $2.5M in anthrax death
Associated Press MIAMI More than a decade after tabloid photo editor Robert Stevens became the
Iranian protesters attack British compounds in Tehran
Los Angeles Times TEHRAN, Iran In scenes that evoked the seizing of the U.S. Embassy in 1979,
Valley incumbents seek re-election to Ohio House
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN All incumbent Ohio House members who represent
Cain assessing future of campaign
Associated Press ATLANTA Herman Cain told aides Tuesday he is assessing whether the latest
Girl hit by vehicle, taken to hospital
Staff report youngstown A juvenile was transported to a local hospital with a broken leg after
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. election tie broken with ‘low’ number drawing HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. It wasn’t
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.53 +0.31 Avalon
Wendell August to make Penguins items
Wendell August to make Penguins items PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is teaming
Teen in Craigslist case looks dazed in court
Associated Press CALDWELL, Ohio A teen accused of murder made his first public court appearance
Man injured when struck by car
Staff report warren A man was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Warren Township.
Underachieving Jags clean house
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars are headed in a completely new
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
Rangers stay hot on home ice
Associated Press NEW YORK Not only are the New York Rangers streaking on home ice, they are
Bankruptcy is black mark in American Airline’s history
Associated Press American Airlines used to bill itself as “something special in the air,” and it
iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Nov. 28:
iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Nov. 28: Top Songs: v “Sexy and I Know It”:
Spirit Award nominees revealed
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES The silent movie “The Artist” and the doomsday
birthdays
birthdays Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. is 93. Actor Robert Guillaume is 84. TV personality and
Boeheim has no job worries
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim said Tuesday that
Suh to appeal suspension
Associated Press ALLEN PARK, Mich. Ndamukong Suh is going back to the NFL, this time hoping for
Heffner blames out-of-date system for children being unprepared
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield Ohio’s public-education system doesn’t prepare
Young see value of two parties
Opinion: Young see value of two parties I am thankful that the small group of occupiers in our town is
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week Wine of the Week: 2009 Domaine de la Janasse Cotes-du-Rhone Villages “Terre
Mom’s Meals will open facility in North Jackson
Staff report NORTH JACKSON The Mahoning Valley will begin 2012 the same way it spent most of
Hit and miss: ‘Exes,’ ‘Daughter’
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers You might think it’s casting that makes a TV show a hit. A
Group remains conservative to oil, gas industry
Television ads and talking heads spew the virtues of shale drilling across America, but at least one group remains conservative to the booming oil-and-gas industry — research analysts.
It’s an uncertain economy
Opinion: Last week, the stock market took another dive. The supercommittee failed. A bond auction flopped in
Meetings set at Villa Maria to discuss shale-gas drilling
Staff report VILLA MARIA, Pa. An educational town-hall meeting on shale-gas drilling in western
Brownies without borders
By Jackie Burrell San Jose Mercury News Monkey around with a towering souffle or a Parisian
US space budget is myopic
Opinion: US space budget is myopic Orlando Sentinel: Almost a month ago, at Kennedy Space Center,
Gingrich’s ‘humane’ policy is troubling
Opinion: During the presidential campaign of 2000, George W. Bush was criticized by some conservatives for
Missing man sought
Missing man sought CALCUTTA The sheriff’s department is looking for a missing man suffering
Police seek suspects in thefts at stores
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police continue to search for suspects in
JFK, LBJ changed America
Opinion: This time of year, around the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, my thoughts
Chicago releases yet another seasonal anthology Holiday horns
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com “There’s nothing like putting some brass in your
More than $48M recovered in improperly gotten gains in Northeast Ohio
Staff report CLEVELAND The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio recovered
NEWSMAKERS
newsmakers Judge bashes Murray as ‘disgrace’ as doctor LOS ANGELES The doctor convicted in
Sullinger, Buford lead as OSU routs Duke
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio State’s introduction video Tuesday
Tuesday, November 29 (95 stories)
Weathersfield to ask voters to approve 7.6 mills in spring election
With the Nov. 8 bond issue failing by just 16 votes, Weathersfield Board of Education voted to go back to voters a second time.
Craig Beach Village Council has special meeting Wednesday
Craig Beach Village Council has special meeting Wednesday
Mahoning County Juvenile Court requests same budget amount for 2012
Mahoning County Juvenile Court requests same budget amount for 2012
Operation Blessing in Canfield accepting toy donations
Operation Blessing in Canfield accepting toy donations
Warren council session set for Wednesday afternoon
Warren council session set for Wednesday afternoon
Trial set in alleged attempt to steal dead Ohio lion
Trial set in alleged attempt to steal dead Ohio lion
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will have an annual Christmas breakfast at 9:30
SOCIETY DIGEST || Library offers holiday reading countdown
Library offers holiday reading countdown EAST PALESTINE A holiday reading program for children
HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY | Henry O. McCrone
Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Nov. 29, 1916 Location: Poland Spouse: Judith McCrone,
Marie Young | Joseph Smaltz
NORTH JACKSON Wedding vows were exchanged Aug. 6 at Our Lady of the Lakes Church in North Jackson
Jamie Sugar | Nathaniel Milstead
YOUNGSTOWN Jamie Sugar and Nathaniel Milstead, both of Stow, were united in marriage June 25 at
Lawsuit by Erie's 1st female firefighter scheduled
Lawsuit by Erie's 1st female firefighter scheduled
Mahoning Valley approaching wettest year on record
Mahoning Valley approaching wettest year on record
Nursing aide pleads guilty to abusing Ohio patient
Nursing aide pleads guilty to abusing Ohio patient
Wendell August Forge selling 'roof' ornaments for Pittsburgh Penguins
Wendell August Forge selling 'roof' ornaments for Pittsburgh Penguins
Ohio rain swells river, pushes Cincy to new records
Rain swells Ohio River, pushes Cincy to new records
Canfield defenders stifle Lakeview
The Canfield High girls basketball team’s defense was in midseason form Monday, limiting Lakeview to 13 first-half points.
Urban Renewal
Urban Meyer pulled out the contract, the 24th head coach in Ohio State history referencing the document, written on pink paper, that he believes will change his life.
Liberty board OKs audit for 2011
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The board of education approved having the
Campbell musician gets Grammy nod
After spending his days caring for his cancer-stricken father, Deno Frangopoulos would retreat to the basement of his family’s house in Campbell where his electric piano was set up.
Trumbull Property
Process for valuing real estate seems to be more accurate By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
Hagan backs drilling halt
The Mahoning Valley’s latest earthquake — a magnitude 2.1 early Friday — wasn’t significant enough to shake many area homes, but it was apparently big enough to rattle state Rep. Robert F. Hagan all the way in New York.
Seminar addresses bullying problem
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN For a school anti-bullying policy to be
Gains rules out 2012 raises
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains
Man to be sentenced today for two robberies
JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old man could spend more than two
Wean Foundation seeks input for naming room
Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation is seeking creative suggestions to name the
On the road (again) to start league play
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior point guard Blake Allen
Fickell to stay; others in limbo
By BILL Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Luke Fickell was reluctant to say much. This
Little’s drops overshadow success
Associated Press BEREA Browns rookie wide receiver Greg Little took the football he caught for
Shawnee lacks Mooney tradition
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Hanging in the Cardinal Mooney locker room
Colts willing to consider drafting Luck
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Money won’t deter the Colts from taking a quarterback in April’s
Capitals, ’Canes, fire coaches
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. The Washington Capitals on Monday fired coach Bruce Boudreau,
Steelers looking forward after shaky win in KC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
Brees throws 4 TD passes, runs for another in romp
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees passed for 363 yards and four touchdowns and ran for
URBAN LEGEND
Urban Meyer, an Ashtabula native and former Florida coach, was offi cially introduced as the new head football coach of The Ohio State Univeristy during a press conference Monday in Columbus.
Boardman trustees approve purchase of fire equipment
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees approved the purchase of two
Book deals with the loss of a pet ‘Sammy’ helps kids
Associated Press Artist Jamie Wyeth and writer Barbara Walsh pose in Rockland, Maine. The pair
Austintown police, firefighters honored
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Austintown Kiwanis Club honored the
Fracking breaks up communities
Opinion: Fracking breaks up communities The Vindicator carried three articles Oct. 23 about hydraulic
Marine: Fears of end to gay ban prove unfounded
Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain Marine Gen. James F. Amos, the face of opposition in the
Fire destroys insulation factory in Newcomerstown
Associated Press NEWCOMERSTOWN A massive and fast-moving fire at an Ohio insulation factory
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, special meeting/work session, 4 p.m., Board meeting
Residents assaulted, threatened
Staff report WARREN Two people were assaulted by a group of males walking on Hunter Street
Nabbing Cyber Monday deals
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers seem to be just as enthusiastic about shopping on their
Duke, Ohio State ready for showdown
Associated Press COLUMBUS Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski is not only a great evaluator of
Governor unveils new license plate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich officially unveiled a new Ohio
Suspect sought in break-ins
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WEATHERSFIELD Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 24
Old prison from ‘Shawshank’ popular for weddings
Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio Here’s one that invites wisecracks from weary spouses inclined
Are better times ahead?
Opinion: The Norman Transcript: Two key indicators of economic growth turned positive recently. Unemployment
Who will decide what projects receive money from the state?
Editorial: We’re not ready to buy into state Rep. Robert F. Hagan’s conspiracy theory about the proposed state
Mentor’s motives questioned
Associated Press CLEVELAND By one account, Richard Beasley was a devoted mentor to a 16-year-old
Village may ask spouses to use benefits
Staff report lowellville The village council is considering whether to ask employees’ spouses to
Rising peanut-butter prices worry food banks
Associated Press COLUMBUS Food banks and pantries around the country say high peanut-butter
Roger Moore, who’s best known for playing James Bond during the 1970s and ’80s, returns
Roger Moore, who’s best known for playing James Bond during the 1970s and ’80s, returns to TV
Deer season brings pleasant memories
Opinion: By Dr. PAUL KENGOR Special to The Vindicator This week hunters across America storm the woods
‘Magenta Saturday’? New names in town
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Cyber Monday. Green Tuesday. Black Friday. Magenta Saturday.
Seeking re-election
Seeking re-election YOUNGSTOWN Anthony Vivo filed his petitions Monday at the board of elections
“The closest I believe I’ll be to hearing the words ‘ ... and the Grammy goes
“The closest I believe I’ll be to hearing the words ‘ ... and the Grammy goes to’ will be from the
GM: free loaners to Volt owners
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors, concerned about the image of its Chevrolet Volt, is
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield City and Austintown:
Facing charges
Facing charges NILES Dustin D. Diamond, 19, of East Federal Street, and a juvenile male were
Winterfest Dance planned for Dec. 7
Staff report youngstown Students with special needs in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana
Poll: Ohio 4th-worst in pipeline-safety info
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ohio ranks as the fourth-worst state when it comes to the transparency
Woman alleges long affair with Cain
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an explosive allegation, a Georgia woman said Monday she and
Multiculturalism runs amok
Opinion: By Glenn Garvin McClatchy Newspapers Imagine five Jewish kids go to school one day wearing their
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS McLean clears up ‘American Pie’ origins SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Don McLean says his
Stocks soar on big shopping weekend
Associated Press NEW YORK A weekend of strong holiday shopping in the U.S. and radical proposals
Price, Stanko, Rousher named to first team
Staff report COLUMBUS Fitch’s Billy Price, Howland’s Anthony Stanko and Canfield’s Jimmy Rousher
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 7.5 percent Trumbull County Auditor’s Office
The average drop in residential values across Trumbull County, after the every-six-year appraisal
Watch out for deer
Opinion: By Paula Moore McClatchy-Tribune November is the peak month for collisions between cars and
Gas-pump prices fall
Gas-pump prices fall YOUNGSTOWN Sliding prices at the gas pump are at the lowest levels Ohio
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2011. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Doris Day sings out with new album
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Doris Day, America’s pert, honey-voiced
Egyptians wait in long lines to vote
Egyptians wait in long lines to vote cairo They waited in long lines for hours to vote, despite
Hess, Cook named first team all-MVFC
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As far as YSU sophomore quarterback Kurt Hess was
Gingrich is a voice of reason
Opinion: Finally, there is a voice of reason on immigration among the front-runners for the Republican
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Stambaugh concert The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its annual
Analysis: More kids skip shots for school
Associated Press ATLANTA A rising number of parents in more than half of states are opting out
ABOUT THIS SERIES
ABOUT THIS SERIES Jeff Christian was a player for the Youngstown Steelhounds hockey team from 2005
Southern-fried comics on ‘whirled’ tour
When word came out that Bill Engvall, Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy were hitting the road on the “Them Idiots Whirled Tour,” which includes a Saturday show at the Wolstein Center, shock waves went out among comedy fans.
Monday, November 28 (62 stories)
Boardman trustees approve fire department equipment purchases
Boardman trustees approve fire department equipment purchases
Trumbull real estate property valuation pretty reliable
Trumbull real estate property valuation pretty reliable
South Side man could face more than 20 years in prison
South Side man could face more than 20 years in prison
Urban warfare arrives at Ohio State: ESPN
Urban Meyer is coming back to coaching and joining beleaguered Ohio State, ESPN reported Monday.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Girard United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., is having a holiday live and silent
LOUIE TODAY: New time, new show, Editor Todd
Join Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, today as he starts a brand new show, from 10 to 2, and welcomes Vindicator Editor Todd Franko as his premiere guest.
A timeless span
Mill Creek Park’s iconic and historic Silver Bridge STORY & PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS
Second-half dominance is a staple of Mooney’s season
Cardinal Mooney will be making its 11th state finals appearance on Friday when the Cardinals (10-3), play Springfield Shawnee in the Division III championship game.
Youngstown reflects revival of the Rust Belt
A rare sight in hard-luck Youngstown, a new industrial plant, has generated hope that a surge in oil and natural-gas drilling across a multistate region might jump-start a revival in Rust Belt manufacturing.
Boardman man whips up success with maple-syrup granola
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Visitors to Rich Berg’s house on Woodrow Avenue
Pediatrician’s stance gains attention
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN An Akron Children’s Hospital pediatric
7,000 vacant properties in Warren to be studied
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The nonprofit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has been
Former teachers at Eagle Heights receive final pay
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Teachers at the former Eagle Heights Academy
Headed for a SEC rematch in BCS title game
LSU and Alabama all but certain of another showdown in New Orleans. Associated Press Only a
Green with envy
Bengals WR makes key play vs. Browns By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer CINCINNATI One
Steelers hang on to stay in first
Pittsburgh forces four turnovers to beat Kansas City Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Ben
Strickland plans to ‘expose’ Romney
Strickland plans to ‘expose’ Romney COLUMBUS Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead a press
“the sing-off” (8 p.m., nbc): Only three groups remain on “The Sing-Off,”
“the sing-off” (8 p.m., nbc): Only three groups remain on “The Sing-Off,” which crowns its champion
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2011. There are 33 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NE Ohio ranks 2nd in bank-branch openings
By Mark Williams Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Online banking isn’t killing the need for bricks-
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH 3 face prison in toilet-paper scam WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Talk about a dirty scam.
‘12 Days’ items top $100K
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The price of partridges, pear trees and turtle doves has spiked,
LeBron, others cancel ‘Homecoming Tour’
Associated Press With the NBA lockout over, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and other stars have
Obama fundraising falls in Ohio
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The numbers don’t lie, but their significance is strongly contested.
Afghan officials say fire from Pakistan led to attack
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Afghanistan officials claimed Sunday that Afghan and NATO forces were
I-680 car accident kills Campbell man
I-680 car accident kills Campbell man boardman A Campbell man died when he was thrown from his
Congress shouldn’t be exempt from insider-trading laws
Editorial: There have been a handful of members of Congress who have been saying for years that the
Egypt heads to vote
Egypt heads to vote cairo Egyptians prepared to vote today in the first elections since Hosni
Gingrich wins NH paper’s backing
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich landed the endorsement
Syracuse fires Fine; 3rd accuser emerges
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Bernie Fine was fired Sunday by Syracuse University after a
Parahalis scores 28, Hill adds 23 in Buckeyes’ win
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS LSU’s LaSondra Barrett summed it up in a sentence. “[Samantha
Gap shrinks for Medicare’s prescription-drug coverage
Associated Press WASHINGTON Medicare’s prescription-coverage gap is getting noticeably smaller
Illinois fires Zook after 7 seasons
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Seven years of tantalizing potential that often led to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Twilight’ keeps on shining at box office LOS ANGELES The latest “Twilight” movie
Georgia looks to pull off upset of season
Associated Press ATLANTA Georgia knows just about everyone is looking past this game, figuring
Gun-sale background checks are underreported in Ohio
Associated Press DAYTON Some mentally ill Ohioans and drug abusers are slipping through the
Federer wins ATP finals for 6th time
Associated Press LONDON Roger Federer wasn’t about to let Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pull off another
ABOUT THIS SERIES
ABOUT THIS SERIES Jeff Christian was a player for the Youngstown Steelhounds hockey team from
Wisconsin, Spartans in rematch
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has seen the highlight over and
Man gets second sentencing trial for murder
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man convicted in 1998 of fatally beating a woman will get a second
Privatize U.S. Postal Service
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Jacksonian-era movement to keep the Sabbath pure deplored Sunday mail delivery.
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Truck donated to Helping Other Women
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners donated a used box truck with a lift
Winterfest Dance scheduled for special-needs students
Staff report youngstown Special-needs high-school students from Mahoning, Trumbull and
A span that withstood time
STORY & PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS YOUNGSTOWN Nestled deep in the heart of Mill Creek Park is
Jambar places 5th in national competition
Staff report youngstown The Jambar, Youngstown State University’s semi-weekly student newspaper,
Lower the flag on piracy bill
Opinion: Lower the flag on piracy bill San Jose Mercury News: Listen up, Congress: There are times when
video game review
‘the legend of zelda: skyward sword’ Grade: B Details: $49.99, Nintendo, for Wii It has been
Theater turns riots into a drama
Associated Press LONDON It sounds like a tough sell for an evening out: Come relive the London
Turnabout is fair play
Opinion: Turnabout is fair play The recent election cycle has inspired me to propose a new campaign rule. I
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Finance and Taxation committee, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers,
Mideast and Midwest
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com Say the words “art museum” and most people envision
Email outpacing ‘snail mail’
Opinion: By Jack Shakely Los Angeles Times For two holiday seasons in the 1960s, I worked as what the
Sunday, November 27 (102 stories)
Kobuses mark 50th with their family
HUBBARD Lawrence Sr. and MaryAnn Kobus of Hubbard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov.
Mr., Mrs. Brant are honored for 60th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brant of Austintown were honored by friends and family Nov. 12 at a
Shreves, family gather to mark 60th milestone
AUSTINTOWN G. Howard and Ginny Shreve of Austintown celebrated 60 years of marriage Nov. 17. They
SOCIETY || Keep Fido Warm offers free straw
Keep Fido Warm offers free straw Keep Fido Warm, an annual program run by Kim Biamonte, will be
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY St. Charles will have a Christmas party and dinner at Michael Alberini’s restaurant
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Dec. 6 at Eat’n Park, 5451 Mahoning Ave.,
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at the Masonic Temple,
Argus Lodge names Metzger ‘Mason of Year’
CANFIELD Argus Lodge 545 F.& A.M. in Canfield honored Robert Allen Metzger, a longtime member,
Monday Musical sets holiday fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN The Monday Musical Club’s second concert of the season, Abbamania and Nightfever, will
Car accident on I-680 in Boardman kills Campbell man, 21
Car accident on I-680 in Boardman kills Campbell man, 21 boardman A Campbell man died as he was
Works of legendary black photographer ‘Teenie’ Harris on display in Pittsburgh
Works of legendary black photographer ‘Teenie’ Harris on display in Pittsburgh Associated Press
Browns self-destruct in 23-20 loss to Bengals
Browns self-destruct in 23-20 loss to Bengals Associated Press CINCINNATI A.J. Green made a
‘Carols & Cocoa,’ annual holiday extravaganza, set Dec. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium
‘Carols & Cocoa,’ annual holiday extravaganza, set Dec. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium Staff report
Fire destroys house today in Trumbull County
Fire destroys house today in Trumbull County Staff report braceville The Braceville Fire
NE Ohio ranks 2nd in nation in growth of bank branches
NE Ohio ranks 2nd in nation in growth of bank branches Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio
Ohio puts obese Cleveland child in foster care
Ohio puts obese Cleveland child in foster care Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio third-
HUD awards Warren $354K to inventory 7,000 vacant structures, lots in city
HUD awards Warren $354K to inventory 7,000 vacant structures, lots in city By ED RUNYAN
Ted Strickland plans to 'expose' record of Romney
Ted Strickland plans to “expose’ record of Romney Staff report COLUMBUS Former Ohio Gov. Ted
Ohio deer hunting begins Monday; fewer expected to be killed
Ohio deer hunting begins Monday; fewer expected to be killed Associated Press AKRON Deer
Newt Gingrich scores endorsement from NH’s largest newspaper
Newt Gingrich scores endorsement from NH’s largest newspaper Associated Press WASHINGTON New
Boardman man’s adventures in maple-syrup products win regional acclaim
Boardman man’s adventures in maple-syrup products win regional acclaim By Ashley Luthern
Boardman pediatric doctor: Don’t give Tylenol drug to children with asthma
Boardman pediatric doctor: Don’t give Tylenol drug to children with asthma By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
LOUIE MONDAY: New time, new show — Tune in!
Be sure to tune in Monday morning for Louie's new show, at a new time, to hear the latest talk around the Valley.
W. Reserve’s bid for state final 1 point short
W. Reserve’s bid for state final 1 point short By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com MASSILLON
School day gets longer for Chaney students falling short
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Chaney students who earn below a grade of C in
YSU football 2011: The good, the bad and the ugly
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the days after Youngstown State’s football team
‘Traficant’ filmmaker sure he’ll reach goal
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com With just days to go, Los Angeles filmmaker Eric Murphy is
Stenglein, Belonger ignite Phantoms win
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Youngstown As the Sioux City Musketeers turned up the heat
South Range to send cheer to grad serving overseas
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Greenford Holly Toy and Brian Patrick don’t know Jarrod
Whistle Blow grabbed attention in Youngstown Saturday
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The morning sound of numerous industrial whistles may
Brooks blocks shot to help YSU to win
Staff/wire report LORETTO, PA. Kendrick Perry scored 12 points and Dushawn Brooks blocked a shot
Hot-shooting No. Iowa knocks off YSU women
Staff report LOS ANGELES Amber Kirschbaum scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds, and Northern
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill is holiday tradition
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
Police defend K-9 in attack on 8-year-old
Staff report CAMPBELL Police say the Friday attack of the department’s police dog, Storm, on an
Canfield goalie sets state record
Staff report BOARDMAN Canfield High goaltender Roger Geiser broke the OHSAA career saves record
METRO DIGEST || Agent Orange seminar Wednesday
Agent Orange seminar planned NEW CASTLE, Pa. Vietnam veterans are invited to an Agent Orange
2 men hold 2 clerks hostage in robbery
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two robbers spent 30 minutes inside the Family Dollar store in the
Some Mahoning County residents embrace return to drilling
Milton Township Trustee Harold Campbell stands in front of a natural gas Clinton Sandstone drill pump. Clinton drilling picked up in the 1970s, but now oil and gas companies want to drill deeper. Campbell said the drilling boom could bring economic prosperity to the township.
Non-joke is not funny
McClatchy Newspapers Devon Corneal is an attorney and a writer. Her essay, “Can You Hear Me Now?
American culture rubs off on Iraqi youths
Associated Press BAGHDAD After more than eight years in Iraq, the departing American military’s
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Can you please let me know if you can find out the name of a movie Peter
Pakistan blocks US supply routes
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan on Saturday blocked vital supply routes for U.S.-led troops
Roethlisberger is ailing but will play
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t remember a whole lot about the last
Penn State routed by Wisconsin
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. From the charges against Jerry Sandusky to the end of his
Mount Union advances in D3
Staff report ALLIANCE Backup running back Blair Skilliter rushed for a career-high 78 yards and
TAKING PART
TAKING PART Vindicator readers can still participate in Operation Holiday Cheer. To see the list
Pennsylvania’s gravy train
Editorial: Pennsylvania’s gravy train The average pay for a state leg- islator in the United States is about
NBA deal would start season on Christmas
Associated Press NEW YORK With a Christmas Day tripleheader on everyone’s wish list and a
Luck tosses 4 TD passes; Stanford beats ND
Associated Press STANFORD, CALIF. Andrew Luck set the school record for the most career
US student arrested in Cairo returns home
US student arrested in Cairo returns home PHILADELPHIA At least one of three American students
Body ID’d as man who answered Craigslist ad
Associated Press COLUMBUS A body found in a shallow grave in Northeast Ohio was identified
Bloodied Letang nets OT goal
Associated Press MONTREAL Kris Letang returned from being bloodied by a hit late in regulation
Bengals try for sweep of Browns
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CINCINNATI Browns coach Pat Shurmur has challenged
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS CACH LLC v. Scott A. Shoaff, money. National
“Mitch albom’s have a little faith” (9 p.m., abc): Former sports columnist Mitch
“Mitch albom’s have a little faith” (9 p.m., abc): Former sports columnist Mitch Albom now
Reduction in property tax levy does not ensure voter support
Editorial: By any measure, the Youngstown City School District’s shedding of the state’s fiscal emergency
newsmakers
newsmakers Channing shrugs off pain to hit the stage NEW YORK Stockard Channing has made a
GATE TO ASIA
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Never mind “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Perhaps the new
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor James Avery (“Sparks,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 63. TV personality Bill
Ohio Senate to renew fight for strict anti-abortion law
By AARON Marshall The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio Senate Republicans, under pressure from an
Sales up 7 percent over 2010
Associated Press The holiday shopping season got off to a strong start on Black Friday, with
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Kill Alex Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “11/22/63” by
Widow wishes to lower libido
Q. I am a 38-year-old widow. When my husband was alive, we had an amazing sex life. We enjoyed sex
ID thieves attack via email, Web
Locking your car doors might seem like overly simplistic advice. But if you read local crime
Michigan, Toussaint finally figure out Ohio St.
Buckeyes begin an offseason that’s sure to be tumultuous By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus
Cyber Monday, biggest online shopping day, unfair to all
Opinion: By Matthew Gardner McClatchy-Tribune With the holiday season now in full swing, why are so many
HOW TO FIGHT IDENTITY THEFT
HOW TO FIGHT IDENTITY THEFT The Consumer Federation of America has information on identity theft
Pa. author has new book to sell
Pa. author has new book to sell ELLWOOD CITY, PA. In his book “We, The Empty Vessels,” Ellwood
With loss of health comes poverty
Opinion: With loss of health comes poverty In our current econom- ic times, it’s wrong to make blanket
ARMED FORCES DIGEST || Homecoming stories
VETERANS Homecoming stories YOUNGSTOWN With the announced end of the Iraq war and President
Black Friday — a recipe for trouble?
Associated Press NEW YORK Pepper-sprayed customers, smash-and-grab looters and bloody scenes in
US attorney’s office in N. Ohio collects 3 times its budget in 2011
Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of Ohio is more
Explosions kill 15 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A string of explosions hit a Baghdad market and the capital’s western
It’s time for Gov. Kasich to man up
Opinion: In the words of the patron saint of the Republican Party, Ronald Reagan, “There you go again” —
Nuzzo, Haefke win Youngstown Masters
Joe Nuzzo and Teri Haefke were winners of the 26th Youngstown Masters Tournament that concluded last
Shaker-made furniture popular with collectors
The Shakers are a religious group that came to America from England in 1774 led by Mother Ann Lee.
Marines to wind down combat
Associated Press CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan U.S. Marines will march out of Afghanistan by the
LAYAWAY PLANS | Making comparisons
A look at some major retailers’ layaway programs: Toys ‘R’ Us Service fee: $5 Down payment: 20
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Royal Hanniford Circus, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Family fun at the former
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I came across some patches on an Internet auction that had the number 81. The
Start by consolidating health departments, and then move forward
Opinion: Consolidating Youngs- town’s health department with the Mahoning County General Health District, as
REPURPOSING
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON What many people consider junk, Peggy Jacob and Carol Perry see as
Years Ago
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Tips for improving flash photography
Q. I have an Olympus E-PL1 camera and am very pleased with it except for flash pictures. If I am
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park Community Center,
Malls diversify to one-stop shops
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Going to Los Angeles’ Westside Pavilion mall is a Friday-afternoon
Layaway demand is on the rise
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Tucked away in the back of the Kmart store on Manchester
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TV LIST
(N) indicates the movie or program is new. SFlbNote: Hallmark and Lifetime channels are offering
Area bowling scores at a glance
First-half winner Camelot — McCarthy Systems Company, Inc. in Queens (first 10 weeks of
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
One-fifth of tested seafood mislabeled, misidentified
A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that more than one-fifth of 190 pieces of seafood bought at
Stevens Masonry celebrates 25 years
Stevens Masonry celebrates 25 years NEW CASTLE, PA. Stevens Masonry Construction Inc. recently
record reviews
RIHANNA Album: “Talk That Talk” Grade: A Rihanna hasn’t racked up 20 Top-10 hits faster than
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Grover Cleveland campaign ribbon, woven silk, probably 1888 campaign, 51/2 by 21/2 inches, $80.
O'Reilly Auto Parts to join Belmont Plaza in Liberty
O’Reilly Auto Parts to join Belmont Plaza in Liberty By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com
Hagan criticizes Kasich plans to limit funds for local projects
Columbus Dispatch and Vindicator staff report COLUMBUS A proposed state construction budget will
Vindy.com to launch fracking page; chamber to host shale conference
The Vindicator will launch its new fracking page this week on Vindy.com. It will act as a source for everything related to the Utica and Marcellus shale drilling industries.
Saturday, November 26 (88 stories)
Store workers held hostage in Liberty
Two robbers spent 30 minutes inside the Family Dollar store in the Union Square Plaza on Gypsy Lane Friday night, holding two employees hostage while waiting for one of them to take money from the store’s safe.
No. 17 Michigan beats Ohio State 40-34
No. 17 Michigan beats Ohio State 40-34 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Denard Robinson accounted for five
Pacentrano auxiliary elects 2012 officers
Pacentrano auxiliary elects 2012 officers YOUNGSTOWN The Women’s Auxiliary of the Pacentrano
Jacci Wilster | Nicholas Lawrence
CORTLAND Making their home in Vienna after a wedding trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, are Jacci
Cristal Cioci | Mario Olivera
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Cristal Cioci and Mario Olivera, both of Virginia Beach, Va., were united in
Jessica Simon, Dr. Carl Peterson to wed in N.Y.C.
POLAND The parents of Jessica Simon of Rochester, N.Y., are announcing the engagement of their
Lauren Garea, Matthew Thomas to wed in Dec.
CANFIELD Atty. Stephen and Linda Garea of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their
Kids will Shop With a Cop Dec. 6
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 137, representing Trumbull County Sheriff’s deputies, will have its annual Shop With a Cop program at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
Free do-it-yourself legal forms
Trumbull County Family Court judges Pam Rintala and Richard James have collaborated with Community Legal Aid, a nonprofit law firm for low-income people, to provide free online forms for self-represented litigants.
Lowellville Road to be repaved next year
The city has been awarded $87,900 toward a resurfacing project for Lowellville Road next year.
21-year-olds charged with carrying concealed weapons
Police charged two 21-year-old Youngstown men with carrying a concealed weapon and other offenses Friday in separate incidents.
Former 11th District judge O'Neill running for Supreme Court
Former District Court of Appeals Judge William Michael O’Neill announced his candidacy for the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Another quake hits area near D&L well in Youngstown
Despite the state’s insistence that a brine injection well on Ohio Works Drive, off Salt Springs Road, isn’t the reason for seven earthquakes that have occurred in Youngstown since March, another was recorded at 1:47 a.m. Friday in the same area.
MOONEY’S MOVING ON
Cardinals will play for eighth state title against Springfield Shawnee next week By John Bassetti
Mahoning Valley doctor Chrisanne Gordon helpS vets with brain injuries
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley native Dr. Chrisanne Gordon
Phantoms maintain dominance with win at Covelli
Phantoms maintain their dominance with a win at the Covelli Centre By Greg Gulas
Liberty residents help needy students through Blott Kids Holiday Project
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty For 30 years, Christmas trees with note
Boyle leads Girard win in opener
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com McDONALD In a back-and-forth season opener Friday night, Girard
Western Reserve girls beat S. Range in opener
Staff report BERLIN CENTER Colleen Kennehan scored 12 of her 17 points in the first half as
Valley businesswoman questions regulation of supplements
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com For 20 years, Sue Altomare has watched as customers improved
Turkey Trot gobbles up title of largest Trumbull race
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CHAMPION Every year for about the past seven years, participants
Brown hits 1,000 for career in YSU victory
Staff report Los Angeles Brandi Brown had a game-high 19 points and a team-best 14 rebounds to
Police shoot and kill man in Farrell
Staff and wire report faRRELL, PA. State police are continuing to investigate the Thanksgiving
Few attend forum on redistricting of Niles wards
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Only three residents showed up for the second of two
Mill Creek police continue search for stolen statue
Staff report youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks Police still don’t know the fate of a bronze
3 Mahoning Valley shops offer tattoos to toy donors
Liz Williams of Youngstown, Derek “Doc” Fields of Austintown, Brian Phelps of Austintown and Joe Davila, owner of Bareknuckle Tattoo, collect toys donated by customers for Toys for Tots.
newsmakers
newsmakers Award-winning poet Ruth Stone dies at 96 GOSHEN, Vt. Ruth Stone, an award-winning
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew L. Bacha, 23, of 119 S. Vine St.,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Jason Budd, 7 p.m.: The opera singer gives a Christmas concert at
EGCC makes list, is veteran-friendly
Staff report steubenville The 2012 Guide To Military Friendly Schools in GI Jobs magazine lists
Rappers make pitch for alcohol brands
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In the video to Pitbull’s latest chart-topper, “Give Me
Submit details on holiday services
Submit details on holiday services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are
Mitt Romney is still facing a trust deficit
Los Angeles Times SOUTHFIELD, Mich. As other Republican candidates have stumbled their way
Airlines cut small planes as prices soar
Airlines cut small planes as prices soar MINNEAPOLIS The little planes that connect America’s
Speakers chosen
Speakers chosen washingtonville Commander Jeff Zeck and Ladies Auxiliary President MaryAnn
What’s on tap in Columbus?
Opinion: COLUMBUS It’s hard to tell what lawmakers have up their sleeves for the few weeks that remain
WORLD DIGEST || Former columnist Tom Wicker dies
Former columnist Tom Wicker dies MONTPELIER, Vt. Tom Wicker, the former New York Times
Years Ago
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West Side fires damage former Yoman’s Bar
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters were called to the former Yoman’s Bar, 725 Steel St., on
Authorities ID body found near Ohio park
Associated Press WAYNESVILLE, Ohio Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body
Crosby gets three assists in Pens’ rout of Ottawa
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chris Kunitz, Tyler Kennedy, Steve Sullivan and Evgeni Malkin
Robberies reported in city, Liberty
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown and Liberty Township police were converging on the same area
OSU pulls away from Valparaiso
Associated Press COLUMBUS William Buford scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and No.
Shooting on city’s West Side seriously injures mom, son
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A mother and son were in the intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth Health
Lions call Suh’s stomp ‘unacceptable’
Associated Press DETROIT For the first season-and-a-half of his young career, Ndamukong Suh
Luck or Irish? Stanford and ND to clash in finale
Associated Press Stanford, Calif. Andrew Luck has had unparalleled success in college football
NBA owners, players resume contract talks
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA owners and players resumed talks Friday aimed at ending the
Prahalis leads Ohio St. past Stony Brook
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS Samantha Prahalis had 25 points and 11 assists in only 28 minutes to
West Virginia gets 10 sacks in defeat of Pitt
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Shawne Alston rushed for two second-half touchdowns,
Scandal lingers as Penn State faces Wisconsin
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Watching the Penn State scandal develop from afar, Wisconsin football
RB Hillis may play for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Peyton Hillis walked out of the Browns’ locker room Friday carrying a
Mom holds out hope missing boys are alive
Associated Press TOLEDO The mother of three missing Michigan boys believes they will come home
US increases pressure on Egypt’s rulers
Associated Press CAIRO The U.S. increased pressure Friday on Egypt’s military rulers to hand
Harding’s Quiz Bowl Team scores 1st place in tourney
Staff report Warren Warren G. Harding High School’s Quiz Bowl Team traveled to Bowling Green
First American student leaves
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Cairo airport official said the first of three American students
Still in the race
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa They are barely blips in presidential polls, and their
SOUL FOOD
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown There will be plenty of food for thought
Appeals court judge runs for high court
Appeals court judge runs for high court CLeveland Former District Court Of Appeals Judge
Childhood sexual abuse is long lasting
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers In the Penn State University pedophilia scandal and
Shoppers burn the midnight oil
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com NILES Surrounded by bags on a wooden bench in the J.C. Penney
Ohio Turnpike director welcomes lease study
Associated Press BEREA A proposal to lease the Ohio Turnpike is part of the bigger issue of
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Pat Toomey,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Stephen and Carrie Marks, Youngstown, twins’ girl and boy,
Dana New Music Society fall concerts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Pianist Auguste Antonov will return as guest artist at the Dana New
New bodies could bring Ohio Craigslist toll to 3
New bodies could bring Ohio Craigslist toll to 3 Associated Press COLUMBUS The discovery of
Birthdays
Birthdays Impressionist Rich Little is 73. Singer Tina Turner is 72. Singer Jean Terrell (replaced
In Egypt, Arab Spring warmth has turned into the chill of Fall
Editorial: The 18-day revolution at the start of the year in Egypt that forced the resignation of long-time
Mother getting support after crash
Associated Press PHOENIX Friends and acquaintances are lending support to an Arizona mother who
Jason Segel: Muppet fan to Muppet man
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Jason Segel, star of the CBS comedy “How I
At a glance Black Friday scuffles
In two incidents, shoppers got a little extra competitive: A woman trying to improve her chance
Clarion students join research conference
Staff report Oil city, pa. Thirty students and their faculty mentors participated in the 12th
Making photo IDs available
Opinion: Chattanooga (Tenn.) Free Press: With Tennessee lawmakers sensibly having approved a bill to head off
Craigslist death toll rises in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS The discoveries of two new bodies could bring to three the death
Pa. lawmakers to get a raise next week
Associated Press HARRISBURG State lawmakers in Pennsylvania will get a 3 percent pay raise
Pride — not roses — on line for OSU, Michigan
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Brady Hoke has added his own twist to The Game. The
YCS receives group’s Honor Roll Award
Staff report Youngstown The Ohio Coalition for Quality Education has presented Youngstown
Shoppers scuffle on Black Friday
Associated Press A shopper in Los Angeles pepper-sprayed her competition for an Xbox, and scuffles
City cops investigate stabbing, domestic violence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating two acts of
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x8 7 3 uA K 9 8 vK 7 3 w10 6 2 The
Queries enrich faith of pilgrim
For most of us, our religion is inherited from our parents. Were your parents Christian? Chances
Friday, November 25 (97 stories)
Police searching for robbers on Youngstown's North Side tonight
Youngstown and Liberty Township police were converging on the same area on the North Side of Youngstown around 10 tonight after robberies were committed in both communities.
Mooney wins 24-14, advances to state championship game
Mooney wins 24-14, advances to state championship game Cardinal Mooney defeated Chagrin Falls
Mother and son critical after being shot at home
A mother and son were in the intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth Health Center tonight after being shot multiple times in their Oakwood Avenue apartment Wednesday night on the West Side.
Man acknowledges harassing Palin lawyers
Man acknowledges harassing Palin lawyers ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The father of a Pennsylvania man
Mother says 3 arrested US students leaving Egypt
Mother says 3 arrested US students leaving Egypt KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mother of one of
Endangered baby gorilla born at Chicago zoo dies
Endangered baby gorilla born at Chicago zoo dies CHICAGO (AP) — The endangered baby gorilla born
Calif. Black Friday shopper shot in failed robbery
Calif. Black Friday shopper shot in failed robbery SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in
Stocks slip to end the roughest week since Sept.
Stocks slip to end the roughest week since Sept. NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower in light
Moroccans hold Arab Spring-inspired election
Moroccans hold Arab Spring-inspired election RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccans voted for a new
Pressure mounts as Syria misses observer deadline
Pressure mounts as Syria misses observer deadline BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian military vowed Friday
2nd Ohio Craigslist death suspected
2nd Ohio Craigslist death suspected CLEVELAND (AP) — The FBI is investigating whether a body found
Students say they were questioned before NC flight
Students say they were questioned before NC flight CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Students from the United
Egypt new PM claims more powers than predecessor
Egypt new PM claims more powers than predecessor CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s new prime minister says the
Sheriff: Laser aimed at UPS plane over south Ga.
Sheriff: Laser aimed at UPS plane over south Ga. STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say someone
Money broker seeks mercy in Times Square bomb case
Money broker seeks mercy in Times Square bomb case NEW YORK (AP) — The money broker who
US awaits release of 3 students held in Egypt
US awaits release of 3 students held in Egypt PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman says
Gunfire erupts at NC mall as early shoppers arrive
Gunfire erupts at NC mall as early shoppers arrive FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Authorities say
Mom of kids killed in Ariz. crash drawing support
Mom of kids killed in Ariz. crash drawing support PHOENIX (AP) — Friends and acquaintances are
Homeowner kills 2 intruders, hurts 2 more
Homeowner kills 2 intruders, hurts 2 more PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a homeowner who was
Woman files 2nd appeal in collar bomb conviction
Woman files 2nd appeal in collar bomb conviction ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong,
'Wonderful crowd' seeks Black Friday deals at Eastwood Mall
'Wonderful crowd' seeks Black Friday deals at Eastwood Mall
Voice your opinion on a new name for the airport
Members of the organization YNGAir Partners have begun to seek input from the public for a survey on a possible name change for the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Red Cross offering CPR training Monday
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering Adult CPR/AED training from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at its main office at 661 Mahoning Ave. N.W.
Niles event to benefit shoppers and disabled
Niles event to benefit shoppers and disabled NILES Easter Seals & Youngstown Hearing and Speech
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will have a Christmas
Thanksgiving fire loss set at $190K in Howland
The cause of an early morning Thanksgiving Day fire is still under investigation, firefighters said.
Early Black Friday crowds relatively quiet
By the time Best Buy in Boardman opened its doors at midnight Black Friday, more than 400 people formed a line circling the box store giant.
Youngstown’s windows on the holidays
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Art Association students have
Similar squads to face off in Western Reserve-Buckeye Central match
By MATTHEW pEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER When the Western Reserve High football
Ed Port enjoying comforts of family, holiday
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Ashtabula This holiday season, Austintown resident Ed
Mud spillage at Coitsville drilling site spurs concern
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com COITSVILLE Township residents this week had a chance to grill
Flying Phantoms prepared for Force
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms are off to the best start in the three-year
Maturity impresses Simon
McClatchy Newspapers COLUMBUS Ohio State junior defensive tackle John Simon (Cardinal Mooney
Bill seeks study on future of open enrollment in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state lawmaker wants state education
Ford workers in Valley join hair-raising cancer drive
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The men of Klaben Ford Lincoln of Warren took up
Hazimihalis wins in three
Staff report MORGANTOWN, W. Va. Professional fighter Chris Hazimihalis of Campbell improved to
Penn State Lions embrace Wildcat
McClatchy Newspapers STATE COLLEGE, Pa. With all the multitasking he has done since being thrust
Wanted: History lovers to help Beaver Creek State Park
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL The Friends of Beaver Creek State Park is
Penguins add four baseball players
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State baseball program recently added four players in the
Water rates to increase for 19,000 Aqua Ohio customers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Representatives from six communities have
METRO DIGEST || Old-fashioned Christmas returns to Mill Creek Park
Old-fashioned Christmas returns to Mill Creek Park youngstown Get a start on holiday shopping at
FIRST COME, FIRST ....
Phoebe Gordon, 24, of Columbus, searches for winter clothes at Old Navy in The Shops at Boardman Park. Old Navy was open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, then reopened at midnight.
Confusion reigns in Ohio redistricting fight
Associated Press TOLEDO With less than a year left before the 2012 congressional elections, the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
Courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Cenlar FSB v. Jennie M. Kostek et al, foreclosure.
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Mexico concedes second Mayan reference
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexico’s archaeology institute downplays theories that the ancient
nfl roundup Other news
Eagles: Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, one of Philadelphia’s celebrated free agency acquisitions,
Earthquake hits in central Oklahoma
Earthquake hits in central Oklahoma PRAGUE, Okla. A small earthquake hit central Oklahoma just
college basketball roundup Thursday’s Top 25 games
WOMEN No. 9 Miami 92, South Florida 72 ANCHORAGE, Alaska Riquna Williams scored 17 points for
Application for merger withdrawn
Application for merger withdrawn WASHINGTON Acknowledging the mounting difficulties in obtaining
Bertolini guides Mercyhurst NE to title
Staff report ERIE, PA. Poland High graduate Dan Bertolini led the Mercyhurst North East Saints
Backyard Brawl is again loaded with passion, drama
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A close Big East race, two coaches with a competitive past
Spotlight finds WR Norwood
By Marla Ridenour Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Jordan Norwood’s cell phone doesn’t work in
Cowboys edge Dolphins
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Tony Romo doesn’t care about winning in style. He’s leading
nhl roundup Wednesday’s late games
Devils 2, Blue Jackets 1, SO NEWARK, N.J. Martin Brodeur stopped 35 shots and made two more
Legursky provides Steelers flexibility
Associated Press PITTSBURGH To hear offensive coordinator Bruce Arians tell it, the Pittsburgh
Blues OT win snaps Pens’ home streak
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The St. Louis Blues gave Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins a
METRO DIGEST || Officer investigated after Farrell shooting
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nfl standings and summaries
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Boykin, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 23. ST. Joseph Health
Abuse tarnishes free cellphone program
Associated Press DAYTON A newspaper investigation shows that tens of thousands of Ohioans are
oddly enough
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Panel’s failure likely to curb growth
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON This week’s failure by Congress to reach a deficit-reduction
A Lot at Stake
Associated Press NEW YORK Retailers are on the edge. How well they do during the biggest
Military rulers reject calls to step down
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military rulers rejected protester demands for them to step down
QUOTABLE BRUCE ARIANS, Steelers offensive coordinator, on wide receiver Hines Ward:
“This is probably the healthiest he’s ever been at Thanksgiving. He’s still a great player in the
Stop salary hide and seek
Opinion: The (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Northwest Herald: The state of Illinois is playing hide and seek with the
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Triple bombings in Iraq kill 19
Associated Press BASRA, Iraq A string of bombings in a southern oil city killed 19 people
Kasich to unveil new design for license plates
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans will see a new, simpler red and white license plate next
Germany deflects calls for bigger role for ECB
Associated Press STRASBOURG, France Germany deflected calls for the European Central Bank to
Labrador-golden retriever aids Ohio boy with cerebral palsy
By DENISE SMITH AMOS The Cincinnati Enquirer MARIEMONT, Ohio Crisp is unlike most dogs; when
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Birthdays
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Blue-collar jobs on the line
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Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery, Youngstown,
Collapse not Obama’s fault
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congress fails. The can is kicked. Cue the finger-pointing at President Obama for
Region’s economy shows signs of recovery; challenges remain
Editorial: It would be premature to declare that the Mahoning Valley has weathered the national economic storm,
Go & Do
today Dances Guys Without Ties, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.
Go back to the way we were
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Pipeline delay a small win
Opinion: By Robert L. FISCHMAN McClatchy-Tribune BLOOMINGTON, Ind. President Obama’s decision to delay
“The Elf on the Shelf: AN ELF’S STORY” (8:30 P.M., CBS): “The Elf on the
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Third Class Progressive rockers’ new EP goes pop
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Faith-based golf film lands in the rough
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel In “Seven Days in Utopia,” a mild-mannered young golfer has a
Americans take time out to give thanks
Associated Press NEW YORK Spectators cheered and sang at annual Thanksgiving Day parades from
Ravens sack Niners’ winning streak
Associated Press BALTIMORE Big brother got the best of little brother in a unique NFL duel.
Packers bounce Lions; streak at 17
Associated Press DETROIT Aaron Rodgers took every hit the Detroit Lions could dish out. He
US troops celebrate last Thanksgiving in Iraq
Associated Press COS ECHO, Iraq American troops marked their last Thanksgiving in Iraq Thursday
An uncommon role
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK The history of slavery in America is a history of
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Mercer County officer involved in fatal shooting
The Pennsylvania State Police and the Mercer County District Attorney’s office are investigating an officer who was involved in a Thursday shooting that left a man dead.
Ravens beat 49ers 16-6 in duel of Harbaughs
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Obama signs jobs bill for veterans
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Shopping under way at Old Navy; lines forming at Target, Best Buy
Reporter Ashley Luthern at The Shops at Boardman Park
Register children for winter coats Monday at Salvation Army
Salvation Army will continue its Christmas registration of families with children from 4 to 12 years old from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at 1501 Glenwood Ave.
Old-fashioned Christmas this weekend at Lanterman's Mill
Get a start on holiday shopping at Lanterman’s Mill’s old-fashioned Christmas Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Mill Creek MetroParks.
Making merry on a $150 toy budget? Santa makes magic!
Making merry on a $150 toy budget? Santa makes magic!
Railroad association plans whistle blow
Railroad association plans whistle blow YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
David and Kathryn (Hoskins) Frank of Akron are announcing the birth of a son, Alexander James, on
Amy Gaskill | Brian Dettmer
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS Amy Beth Gaskill of Flower Mound, Texas, and Brian James Dettmer of Grapevine,
Kristie Grecko | Michael Harris
YOUNGSTOWN Kristie Marie Grecko and Michael Cory Harris were united in marriage May 14 at the
Allison Giannini | Aaron Moran
YOUNGSTOWN Wedding vows were exchanged July 30 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Youngstown by
Denamen new director of Trumbull Y
Rich Denamen of Austintown is the new director of the Trumbull County YMCA.
Warren man to be sentenced Jan. 26 for Ponzi scheme
Kevin L. Harris of Warren, who pleaded guilty to engineering a $20 million Ponzi scheme, will be sentenced at 10 a.m. Jan. 26 in Courtroom 16B in Federal Court in Cleveland.
2 juveniles robbed in Girard
A pair of masked robbers held up two juveniles Tuesday night as the victims were leaving a friend’s house, police said.
The Top 10 Reasons To Lose Sleep On Black Friday
Here's a list of 10 great deals from today's Vindicator that will make Black Friday a GREAT Friday.
Canfield man charged with threatening U.S. Rep. Johnson
A 63-year-old Canfield man has been indicted on one count of making interstate threatening communications, directed at U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Poland, R-6th. Ja
Mooney to face tested Tigers
Chagrin Falls looks for victory and third straight championship game appearance By MATTHEW PEASLEE
Speaker to Canfield students: Listen, be grateful
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield A motivational speaker said he was in the
Blake Allen gets 25 for YSU in loss
Staff/wire report STATE COLLEGE, PA. Tim Frazier recorded his third double-double of the season
Ohio group warns shoppers of toxic toys
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An advocacy group has issued its annual warning to
Meyer continues denial of OSU deal
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Five years ago, then-Florida football coach
ODNR rejects linking well to Mahoning Valley quakes
State environmental regulators are relatively sure that a brine-injection well in Youngstown hasn’t been the source of six Mahoning Valley earthquakes this year.
Agency will monitor Trumbull CSB
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, which has
Browns facing tough stretch
Associated Press BEREA The Browns have been trapped in the AFC North’s basement for years. This
OSU, Michigan’s seniors share tough times
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan’s senior class showed a lot of leadership before
Liberty students give beyond goal
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Throughout November, the canned goods and
Ohio legislation would eliminate statute of limitations for rape
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Individuals could be convicted of rape and sexual
Buford scores 23 as Buckeyes rout VMI
Associated Press COLUMBUS William Buford scored 23 points and Jared Sullinger added 17 points
Amanda Stewart sentenced in son's death
Staff report WARREN Amanda R. Stewart, 25, of Garrettsville, has been sentenced to five years’
Felon certified as election winner
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. A felon is being certified a winner in
Some families turning back to basics this holiday season
Hannah Sadlowski, 14, right, and Chinese exchange student Zhouyi Yu paint holiday ornaments that will be given as gifts. The Sadlowski family is focusing on family and tradition this holiday season.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David S. Duchek, 41, of 1118 Fifth St., Struthers,
Coin toss verifies election winner
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown The suspense intensified in the Smith
Poll: Boomers’ anxiety about retirement grows
Associated Press WASHINGTON A majority of baby boomers say they’ve taken a financial hit in the
Medvedev: Russia may target US missile system
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia threatened Wednesday to deploy missiles to target the U.S.
Lake inspires Warren native’s film
Sara Elizabeth Timmins, a Warren native and Kennedy Catholic High School graduate, is the producer
Homeless Walk
Homeless Walk YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Homeless Walk to kick off the Cold Weather Emergency
tips for well-being
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Occupy protesters to target consumerism on Black Friday
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Hard to digest: Spain’s long lunch under threat
Associated Press MADRID Day after day, Spanish chef Jesus Lopez serves up treats such as a
Holiday Music Gift guide
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Here we go again. It’s gift-buying season and what do
The best cure for hiccups
Q. I have seen some of your articles on curing hiccups and noted my favorite remedy was not
Thanksgiving games offer a tasty NFL fare
Associated Press After so many years of bad Detroit Lions teams — and their games, no matter the
Imperfect prostate cancer test leaves men with scary choice THE PSA PROBLEM
THE PSA TEST QUESTION: What is PSA? ANSWER: Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein
Ga. farmers crack down on pecan thieves
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. Hired by farmers as a private security guard, Brooks Rucker
Valley Counseling distributes food, clothing
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The cold weather Wednesday morning seemed to drive home
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio AP Photo CD102, CD101 Eds: Updates with affidavit
Holiday-eating tips
Holiday-eating tips ’Tis the Season for major holiday eatin’! Dr. Michelle May, award-winning
METRO DIGEST || Canfield man indicted
Man indicted YOUNGSTOWN A 63-year-old Canfield man has been indicted on one count of making
Comic spreads laughs on Web
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After spending the early ’00s playing open-mic nights
Ohio Amish charged with hate crimes
Associated Press MILLERSBURG, Ohio The leader of a breakaway Amish group allowed the beatings
New This week
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Growing European debt crisis pushes stocks lower
Associated Press Europe’s widening debt crisis and a weak report on Chinese manufacturers pushed
Protests cost US cities at least $13M
Associated Press NEW YORK During the first two months of the nationwide Occupy protests, the
Red Wings get two late goals for victory
Associated Press DETROIT Pavel Datsyuk and Valtteri Filppula scored 1:14 apart late in the third
Goo on Pa. turnpike disables cars
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A flood of gooey black muck dropped from a tanker truck disabled
Steelers hope for no letdown vs. KC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Two years later, Brett Keisel is still stunned. Ask the
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
HOLIDAY SHOPPING Of those surveyed by the nonprofit Consumer Reports: 33 percent plan to spend
New This week
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Oil boom in ND raises rents, pushes seniors out
Associated Press WILLISTON, N.D. After living all of her 82 years in the same community, Lois
Thank you again, students
Opinion: Thank you again, students For me, Veterans Day start- ed very early, with a wonderful Veterans
For members of Congress, insider trading is just a perk
Opinion: For members of Congress, insider trading is just a perk St. Louis Post-Dispatch: On Tuesday,
‘Villages’ help aging Americans stay home
Associated Press WASHINGTON Weaver Shepperson has been blind for nearly 50 years. He’s lived
Elderly face new economic woes
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The number of Americans at least 90 years old has tripled in
Giving thanks helps one’s outlook
Associated Press WASHINGTON Count your blessings this Thanksgiving. It’s good for you. Though
Pa. seeks solution to ‘disconnected youth’
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH Another teenager shows up on the doorstep of Peggy Harris’
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Johnny Carver is 71. Former Beatles drummer Pete Best is 70. Bassist
Yemen’s president agrees to resign
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Has death of Pa. game officer reduced job’s risks?
Gettysburg Times GETTYSBURG, Pa. Adams County Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove was
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2011. There are 37 days left in the year. This is
Jobless-aid applications up a bit
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up
Bluesman Tommy Castro looks to spread his wings
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For blues artist Tommy Castro, 2010 was quite a banner
F.Y.I.
TubaChristmas returns to Eastwood Mall NILES The 13th annual TubaChristmas will be at noon Dec.
Crash case sent to juvenile court
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A 14-year-old Philadelphia boy charged with murder after
Most smokers want to quit, but few do
By Jeannine Stein Los Angeles Times When it comes to quitting smoking, the lungs might be
Chambers support leasing of turnpike
Staff report Eight Ohio-based metropolitan chambers of commerce and the Ohio Chamber on Wednesday
Selected local stocks
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Big stakes as holiday season arrives
Big stakes as holiday season arrives NEW YORK Retailers awaiting the arrival of Black Friday
Finding rare agreement on the rightness of giving thanks
Editorial: Today, we can be thankful for many things. Not the least of those is a Washington Post-ABC News
A 100-year-old penny for Bridget will buy many stories
Opinion: A penny for Bridget; I found it in my pocket change. It is no ordinary penny. It was minted back in
There is reason to give thanks
Opinion: “People who live in a Golden Age usually go around complaining how yellow everything looks.” —
Remember the hungry kids while giving thanks
Opinion: By Fred McKissack McClatchy-Tribune Here is the fabled Thanksgiving image: The extended family
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice and Spice, 7 to 11
Move Over Broadway Production's "Only Make Believe"
Move Over Broadway Productions’ new show chorus will present “Only Make Believe” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3
Wednesday, November 23 (92 stories)
Mayor O'Brien returns to private sector come January
Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien, who has served as mayor, Trumbull County commissioner, Warren council member and corrections officer in the past 33 years, won’t be a government worker come Jan. 1.
7 Amish charged with attacking other Amish arraigned in Youngstown federal court
The leader of a breakaway Amish group, three of his sons and three other men appeared in U.S. District Court here this afternoon, charged with with hate crimes in hair-cutting attacks against other Amish.
Father sought for murder in NJ toddler’s drowning
Father sought for murder in NJ toddler’s drowning WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — The fugitive father
‘Idol’ producer: No major changes for new season
‘Idol’ producer: No major changes for new season NEW YORK (AP) — “American Idol” executive
George Gallup Jr., Gallup Poll founder’s son, dies
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Mistrial declared in NJ lawyer’s murder case
Mistrial declared in NJ lawyer’s murder case NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The federal murder trial of a New
Sisters settle suit over Social Security cards
Sisters settle suit over Social Security cards LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two sisters in rural
Seven arrested in Amish beard-cutting attacks
Seven arrested in Amish beard-cutting attacks BERGHOLZ, Ohio (AP) — Authorities arrest 7 Ohio
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio BERGHOLZ, Ohio (AP) — Federal authorities have
Police say woman used dead friend’s credit card
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western Pennsylvania woman used her dead friend’s credit card to spend more than $9,600 — including some cash advances that the woman told police she used to pay off the credit card’s minimum balance each month.
Organization is the key to Black Friday success
This was the scene one year ago at Target in Boardman when shoppers rushed to bargain hunt.
Salvation Army to give away winter coats
Salvation Army to give away winter coats YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., will
NJ toddler found dead in stream; still in car seat
NJ toddler found dead in stream; still in car seat LAKEHURST, N.J. (AP) — Authorities are looking
Analysis: Gingrich gambles in bid to catch Romney
Analysis: Gingrich gambles in bid to catch Romney WASHINGTON (AP) — Newt Gingrich, a political
SC protesters arrested trying to camp in park
SC protesters arrested trying to camp in park CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Several Occupy Charleston
New Castle police: Blind man robbed by panhandler
New Castle police: Blind man robbed by panhandler NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a panhandler
Alleged Sandusky victim to be referred to as ‘John Doe’
Alleged Sandusky victim to be referred to as ‘John Doe’ STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A judge has
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Bristolville United Methodist Church, routes 45 and 88, will serve a community
Candy making at Leetonia Library
Candy making at Leetonia Library LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.,
Valley jobless rate points to a happier Thanksgiving
A day before Thanksgiving, there’s at least one thing for which Mahoning Valley residents can be thankful: The unemployment rate continues to drop.
FIRED UP
The Haka is a traditional chant performed for generations in many Polynesian islands. The Hawaii Warriors have done it at games and it’s a ritual custom practiced by New Zealand rugby teams. If you’ve never seen it done before, Google it, YouTube it or check out a Western Reserve football game.
Brine fees pump $1M into state’s funds in ’11
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio has made $1 million off brine-injection wells
WGH hires Arnold for FB
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com WARREN Hoping to kick-start a football program that in recent
GOLF This week’s events
WORLD CUP Shenzhen, China Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Mission Hills Resort, Blackstone
A poetic season’s greetings
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Twas days before Thanksgiving, when all through the
Boardman BOE OKs resolution against HB 136
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The board of education approved a resolution
Moore scores 15 in Ohio State win
Associated Press COLUMBUS Tayler Hill scored 18 points, hitting three 3-pointers, and No. 18
Youngstown district will seek reduced levy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school district voters will be asked in
Baseball Owners, players agree on contract
Associated Press NEW YORK Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and union head Michael Weiner smiled
Youngstown mayor's prayer breakfast serves up ideas
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com GIRARD Speakers at the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast put
Fickell awaits major test
Associated Press COLUMBUS Even armchair coaches wouldn’t want Luke Fickell’s job this week.
Warren mayor-elect chooses successor
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Enzo Cantalamessa says his appointment as director of
More signatures submitted opposing House Bill 194
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democrats submitted an additional 166,000-plus
Springfield Elementary students create unique trees
Fourth-grade students from left, Anjelina Booksing, 10; Sara Chuey, 9; and Alexi Nezbeth, 10, take a break from singing carols at Springfield Elementary School's holiday program Tuesday. Students decorated the trees with help from family and friends.
Alice in Liberal Land
Opinion: “Alice in Wonderland” was written by a professor who also wrote a book on symbolic logic. So it is
Weathersfield BOE restarts bond and levy process
By Mary Smith news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Still in limbo over whether the Nov. 8 election was
For many, bad economy means another thrifty Thanksgiving
Associated Press Some are having potluck dinners instead of springing for the entire feast. Others
Ore. governor sets death-penalty moratorium
Associated Press SALEM, Ore. Oregon Gov. John Kitz-haber on Tuesday imposed a moratorium on the
pittsburgh steelers Big Ben expected to face Chiefs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger’s fractured right thumb didn’t put him on the
Fitting case for the High Court
Opinion: Fitting case for the High Court Columbus Dispatch: The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to consider
Debaters: Don’t cut military budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopefuls warned in near unanimity against
Against merger of AT&T, T-Mobile
Associated Press WASHINGTON The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission has come out
Fed mulls more clarity on policy
Fed mulls more clarity on policy WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policy-makers this month discussed
Congress’ next fights over jobless aid, taxes
Congress’ next fights over jobless aid, taxes WASHINGTON Congress’ failed deficit-cutting
O, Tannenbaum
O, Tannenbaum All about the city Christmas tree: The 34-foot blue spruce Christmas tree was
New drilling permits OK’d in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed today new drilling
Amid turmoil, PSU remains a contender
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State receiver Derek Moye is trying to ignore questions
Protesters reject offer by Egypt’s ruler
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military ruler promised Tuesday to speed up a presidential
newsmakers
newsmakers Woman jailed, stole $1M from Twain House BRIDGEPORT, Conn. A federal judge has
Failure of supercommittee is mark of shame on members
Editorial: Working in secret, the woeful- ly misnamed supercommittee of six Democrats and six Republicans
cleveland browns McCoy shoulder ‘fine’
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy has absorbed
Pens’ Crosby feeling tired but healthy
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby woke up on the first day of the rest of his hockey
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
Selected local stocks
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oddly enough
oddly enough Case dropped against Ohio man seen with rubber ax AKRON Ohio prosecutors have
NL chooses Brewers’ Braun MVP
Associated Press NEW YORK Milwaukee’s Ryan Braun won the NL Most Valuable Player Award on
In NH, Obama promotes extension of payroll-tax cut
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. President Barack Obama dashed into politically important New
YSU MEN’S PREVIEW
YSU MEN’S PREVIEW Today’s game Matchup: Youngstown State (3-0) vs. Penn State (4-1). Tip-off:
Big banks doing just fine
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords When grouchy columnists write of the pernicious effects of
Church, sheriff help with meals
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department
Ballot count today
Ballot count today YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections will count provisional
Students to get dental care
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Health and hiring were highlighted during
NASA launching ‘dream machine’ to explore Mars
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. As big as a car and as well-equipped as a laboratory,
20 charged in NY SAT cheating scandal
Associated Press GREAT NECK, N.Y. At least 20 current or former high-school students from an
W.Va. denies tax credits to MTV, cites ‘negative image’ of show
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. The West Virginia Film Office has denied tax credits to a
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 2 percent Associated Press
The annual rate at which the Commerce Department said the economy grew in the July-September
Notre Dame’s mission: Slow Luck, Stanford
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly knows bottling up Stanford’s
3rd-quarter growth revised to 2 percent
MarketWatch WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than originally estimated in the
Teen arraigned on murder charge
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Arraignments in the Mahoning County
Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
GOP searching for perfect candidate
Opinion: Now it’s Newt’s turn. Having risen to the top in some opinion polls, the former speaker of the House
Williams ‘perfect’ in role as Marilyn
McClatchy Newspapers PHILADELPHIA It took Simon Curtis the better part of a year — and countless
Thanksgiving dinner A twist on the classics
San Jose Mercury News Everyone loves Thanksgiving — the turkey, the cranberries and all those
birthdays
birthdays Actress Elmarie Wendel (“3rd Rock From the Sun,” “George Lopez”) is 79. Screenwriter Joe
Master filmmaker celebrates his love of movies Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’
By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” is a children’s film for grownups
Making rolls from scratch isn’t too difficult
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) If you want to make Grandma proud this Thanksgiving, homemade dinner
YSU students help relieve poverty
Opinion: YSU students help relieve poverty I read with dismay the recent Vindicator headline reporting that
Bella has Edward’s baby in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1,” and
Bella has Edward’s baby in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1,” and it almost kills her. But
Will Newt prevail?
Opinion: When Richard M. Nixon ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 1968, he faced a daunting
Sweet potatoes for your plate,SFlbsoup bowl and bread basket, too
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Versatile. Nutritious. Sweet! The versatile sweet potato can show up
US economic report, European debt crisis send stocks lower
Associated Press NEW YORK A downward revision of U.S. economic growth in the third quarter sent
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Weathersfield BOE moves to put levy, bond on spring ballot
Still in limbo over whether the Nov. 8 election was a win or a lose, Weathersfield Board of Education has again started the process to place a bond issue and continuous improvement levy on the March 6 ballot.
Boardman superintendent: Voucher bill will hurt every public school
The board of education passed a resolution opposing pending state legislation that would expand the use of vouchers for students to attend private or parochial schools.
Academic commission gets three new members
Academic commission gets three new members COLUMBUS Stan Heffner, state superintendent of public
Provisional ballots to be counted Wednesday
Provisional ballots to be counted Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
State confirms drilling permits in the Valley
State confirms drilling permits in the Valley YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural
3 students from US arrested during Cairo protests
3 students from US arrested during Cairo protests BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Three American students
Ex-jail guard gets 22 years in NY shooting spree
Ex-jail guard gets 22 years in NY shooting spree MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A former New York jail guard
Judge: 4 Ga. terror suspects could pose threat
Judge: 4 Ga. terror suspects could pose threat GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge has cited
Man says he fell asleep before hitting school bus
Man says he fell asleep before hitting school bus southington A Warren man says he fell asleep
Brine injection wells mean money for Ohio
Brine injection wells mean money for Ohio COLUMBUS Ohio has made $1 million off brine injection
Indiana student among 3 from US arrested in Cairo
Indiana student among 3 from US arrested in Cairo BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana University
Conn. seeks to extradite suspected rapist to Va.
Conn. seeks to extradite suspected rapist to Va. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut prosecutors
Old-fashioned Christmas planned at Lanterman’s Mill this weekend
Old-fashioned Christmas planned at Lanterman’s Mill this weekend youngstown Get a start on
As crowds swell in Cairo, military in crisis talks
As crowds swell in Cairo, military in crisis talks CAIRO (AP) — A swelling crowd of tens of
Valley’s unemployment rate falls in October
Valley’s unemployment rate falls in October YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate
Natalie Wood death accident, not murder, original detective says
Natalie Wood death accident, not murder, original detective says LOS ANGELES — A detective on the
Report links wildfires to immigrants
Report links wildfires to immigrants FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A study by Congress’ investigative
Arrest made in Boardman store robbery
Arrest made in Boardman store robbery BOARDMAN – Police have arrested George Hawn, 60, in
Economy grew at 2 percent rate in third quarter
Economy grew at 2 percent rate in third quarter WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy grew more
Police: New Castle man stole pants, broke into 2 homes
Police: New Castle man stole pants, broke into 2 homes NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man
Man held for mental check after rural fires
Man held for mental check after rural fires IMLER, Pa. (AP) — State police say a southwestern
Court OKs sentence for FBI slayer’s husband
Court OKs sentence for FBI slayer’s husband PITTSBURGH (AP) — The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of
Holiday hope for children/teens
Holiday hope for children/teens YOUNGSTOWN Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes will sponsor a program
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1976 will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 25 at The Fireplace. There will
Heckman-Cuddy wedding will be December event
BOARDMAN Jeff and Rosemary Heckman of Boardman are announcing the engagement and coming marriage
Miss Snyder, Mr. Chen plan spring wedding
HUBBARD Terry and Sheila Snyder of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Sherry
Kinsley-Wright wedding set for Dec. 17
POLAND Jessie C. Kinsley and Daniel B. Wright of Poland are engaged and announcing their upcoming
Penguins struggle
The reporters covering the Youngstown State women’s basketball home opener Monday night had an easy job following the game — thanks to YSU coach Bob Boldon.
Attorney asks state to take over CSB agency
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An attorney has written to the Ohio Department of Job and
Super failure: End to gridlock over nation’s debt is not in sight
By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON The supercommittee’s failure reflects the
District moves on with academic plan
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A revised academic-recovery plan for Youngstown
‘Heartbeat bill’ divides groups against abortion
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio An anti-abortion group in southwest Ohio has severed ties with a
Hubbard gets grant for senior housing
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard The city received a $4.9 million grant
School serves dinner to parents, students
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Thanksgiving came a few days early for
Police probe shooting of pit bull by officer
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating whether a
Flag raised to honor child
Staff report WARREN David Brantley of Warren says it’s hard knowing he’ll never see his little
ODNR expert hears Coitsville’s concerns over well
Injection wells are cement-and-steel-cased. There are currently 17 injection wells in development or already in place in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, including one in Youngstown.
Mooney players credit complete team effort in rout
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Having been a part of the Cardinal Mooney
Penn State next for men
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Under head coach Jerry Slocum, the Youngstown
15 bouts on tap for Roth show
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com campbell This week, the beating comes before the eating.
curbstone coaches Bell is proud of Valley’s ties to pro baseball
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Having just completed his 27th season as a
youngstown phantoms O’Connor earns USHL honor
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Matt O’Connor has been named the USHL’s
Crosby’s 4 points propel Pens’ win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH One flick of the wrist. One guttural scream. One very simple
WATTS going on
The Watson and Tressel Training Site at Youngstown State University will allow YSU to host the Horizon Championships on campus rather than at Kent. Ten teams are expected at the Dec. 2 event.
newsmakers
newsmakers Springsteen reveals England concert dates NEW YORK Bruce Springsteen has announced
cleveland browns Close calls are nothing new
Associated Press BEREA As the Jacksonville Jaguars lined up for Sunday’s final play, a snap from
Maya Stinson, a fifth-grader at Williamson Elementary School in Youngstown, is served a piece of
Maya Stinson, a fifth-grader at Williamson Elementary School in Youngstown, is served a piece of
A best kept secret
Opinion: By Karen Narasaki and Stewart Kwoh McClatchy-Tribune As the race to the presidency goes full
NYC bomb suspect’s mother apologizes
Associated Press NEW YORK The mother of a “lone wolf” accused of plotting to attack police
Netflix raises $400M
Netflix raises $400M SAN FRANCISCO Netflix raised $400 million Monday as the video subscription
Advocates call for changes in Pa. laws
Associated Press HARRISBURG Child advocates called Monday for changes in state laws they say
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.42 —.27 Avalon
Tigers ace is named MVP
Associated Press NEW YORK Justin Verlander figured time had run out on his chance to become the
Brady, Gronkowski ignite Patriots’ victory
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski connection kept clicking. The
Driver who killed trooper arrested
Associated Press WESTERVILLE, ohio A motorist who served nearly eight years in prison and lost
Homes sales in Valley increase
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Home sales increased throughout the Mahoning Valley in October,
Lawmakers look to undo automatic budget-cutting plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON Don’t look for the Pentagon to shut down one side of its famous
Big Ben wearing splint under glove
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The pain in Ben Roethlisberger’s fractured right thumb isn’t going
Buckeyes hope for upset to salvage pride
Associated Press COLUMBUS Just three weeks ago, Ohio State held out hope of playing for the Big
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio bars license plates expressing hatred of Michigan COLUMBUS Ohio won’t let
Suspects arrested
Suspects arrested newton falls Two men are in the Trumbull County jail, charged in the Wednesday
Governor’s task force: Ban ownership of wild animals
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A task force created by Gov. John Kasich is recommending
Egyptian Cabinet offers to resign
Egyptian Cabinet offers to resign CAIRO Egypt’s civilian Cabinet offered to resign Monday after
Sullinger’s 27 points power OSU to win
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jared Sullinger had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 3 Ohio State
US, Britain, Canada team up on Iran sanctions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thwarted internationally, the Obama administration cobbled together
Panel revisits traffic-camera idea
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council’s Safety Committee is re-starting
Mideast peace still elusive
Opinion: JERUSALEM Traveling in Israel and the West Bank, and talking to leaders on both sides, one thing
Homicide ruling
Homicide ruling WARREN Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County coroner, has ruled that Donyell
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2011. There are 39 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Inmates harass victims via Facebook accounts
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lisa Gesik hesitates to log into her Facebook account
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
‘THE MUPPETS’
‘THE MUPPETS’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by James Bobin; cast includes: Jason Segel, Amy Adams,
Groups plan to blow whistles Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The industrial whistles that once were heard throughout the Mahoning
Committed to safety
Opinion: The Gazette, Cedar Rapids: Kudos to University of Iowa Student Government leaders for their efforts
YNDC to receive grant for gardens
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. will receive a $70,000
Tuition increase at YSU should be the last resort
Editorial: Before Youngstown State Univer- sity’s board of trustees votes to increase tuition for graduate and
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
‘Arthur Christmas’ is a madcap treat
“Arthur Christmas” is a spirited, comically chaotic and adorably anarchic addition to the world’s oversupply of holiday cartoons.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., 451 Ohio Ave. AGENDA
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Vaughn (“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”) is 79. Actor Michael Callan is 76.
Hezbollah unravels CIA spy network
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hezbollah has partially unraveled the CIA’s spy network in Lebanon,
Penn State squandered window to face crisis
Opinion: At least six months. That’s the minimum amount of time that Pennsylvania State University
Dow loses almost 250 points on debt woes
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market was not exactly surprised that a so-called
Gates testifies in $1B suit against Microsoft
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Microsoft’s Windows 95 rollout presented the most challenges in
Environmentalists: Ohio’s rules on fracking fall short
Proposed new regulations on gas and oil drilling in the state would be some of the toughest in the nation if adopted, but environmentalists and local officials complain they don’t go far enough, especially in protecting public health.
Thinking beyond the need to drill
Opinion: Thinking beyond the need to drill It appears that the Marcel- las and Utica Shale drilling rush is
Source: Ellsworth Twp. drilling site planned
The Vindicator has learned a Utica Shale drilling well is planned within Ellsworth Township limits.
Monday, November 21 (83 stories)
Crosby nets 2 as Penguins top Islanders 5-0
Crosby nets 2 as Penguins top Islanders 5-0 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored twice and added
Home sales increased throughout the Mahoning Valley
Home sales increased throughout the Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN Home sales increased throughout
Navy to kick out 28 sailors for illegal drug use
Navy to kick out 28 sailors for illegal drug use SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Navy says it plans to kick
Minn. woman credits survival to dog and mailman
Minn. woman credits survival to dog and mailman WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota woman credits
Gingrich calls for private retirement accounts
Gingrich calls for private retirement accounts MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential
Religious director: Killer a typical troubled teen
Religious director: Killer a typical troubled teen NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The director of a
Mother accused in kids’ shotgun deaths apologizes
Mother accused in kids’ shotgun deaths apologizes BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois woman
War refugee in NY reunites with son after 34 years
War refugee in NY reunites with son after 34 years ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A Vietnamese war refugee
Judge DeGenero will seek re-election
Judge DeGenero will seek re-election YOUNGSTOWN Judge Mary DeGenaro is seeking her third term as
Funding dispute will delay 9/11 museum
Funding dispute will delay 9/11 museum NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the construction of
Conn. woman mauled by chimp praised for new face
Conn. woman mauled by chimp praised for new face HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman who
Ohio governor: Ban exotic wild animal auctions
Ohio governor: Ban exotic wild animal auctions COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor wants to halt
Dollar General in Girard robbed
Dollar General in Girard robbed Girard A robber got away with $130 Sunday from the Dollar
Nevada fire fully contained at nearly 2,000 acres
Nevada fire fully contained at nearly 2,000 acres RENO, Nev. (AP) — The southwest Reno fire that
Cops: Woman kills 1, injures 5, then kills self
Cops: Woman kills 1, injures 5, then kills self GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North
PSU taps ex-FBI director Freeh for investigation
PSU taps ex-FBI director Freeh for investigation PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former FBI director Louis
Gates testifies in $1B lawsuit against Microsoft
Gates testifies in $1B lawsuit against Microsoft SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Microsoft Corp. co-founder
Gas leak forces evacuation of students at Austintown parochial school
Gas leak forces evacuation of students at Austintown parochial school Austintown Students at St.
City Christmas tree selected, arrives Tuesday
City Christmas tree selected, arrives Tuesday youngstown Richard Greenwalt of Lansing Avenue
American spies outed, CIA suffers in Lebanon
American spies outed, CIA suffers in Lebanon WASHINGTON (AP) — The CIA’s operations in Lebanon
Ohio man fighting charge over rubber costume ax
Ohio man fighting charge over rubber costume ax AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man who carried a
Ohio Salvation Army kettle stolen at knifepoint
Ohio Salvation Army kettle stolen at knifepoint NORTH CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say an Ohio
Man fatally shoots self during siege
Man fatally shoots self during siege CLEARFIELD, Pa. (AP) — State police say a central
Pittsburgh-area church reopens after ’04 flooding
Pittsburgh-area church reopens after ’04 flooding CARNEGIE, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area Catholic
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Girard United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., is having a holiday live and silent
Salvation Army needs bell ringers
Salvation Army needs bell ringers NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls Service Unit of the Salvation
Despite low turnout, pastor keeps up the fight for peace
Pastor Cecil Monroe didn’t see what he’d hoped for when he looked across the East High School auditorium Sunday afternoon, but it was a start.
Holiday delays count of Campbell, Smith provisional ballots
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections won’t
Austintown gets grant for drug-disposal drop box
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township police used grant money to turn a
MCBDD approves $25.8M budget
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities has approved a
Children’s author, first-grader share their story of inspiration
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown An author and illustrator was inspired by
Youngstown police make drug arrest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city man suspected of drug transactions at the Western Reserve Transit
‘Whimsical’ holiday celebration planned at Fellows Gardens
Staff report Youngstown Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks will welcome the
Valley ovarian-cancer patient starts foundation to raise funds, awareness
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LAKE MILTON Rose Mary Flanagan, surprised by a Stage 3
Terror plot on NYC foiled
Associated Press NEW YORK An “al-Qaida sympathizer” who plotted to bomb police and post
Three SEC teams at top of the BCS
Associated Press LSU-Alabama Round 2 is just a few victories away. A weekend filled with upsets
Thankful to play
D-III Mooney and D-VI Western Reserve stay alive for state semifinals and a special practice By
Stewart smokes ’em to win race and title
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service HOMESTEAD, Fla. Tony Stewart won the biggest
YSU women sign four for 2012-13
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State signed four players recently during the early signing
Wolford: ‘Future looks bright’ for YSU football
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The biggest offseason of Eric Wolford’s head
Valley drilling on the move
Oil-drilling derricks such as this one, outside Carrollton in Carroll County, could soon start appearing throughout the Mahoning Valley, based on an uptick in signed leases, especially in southeast Mahoning County. The boom in such leases has begun to spread to western townships.
Health-care law gets a boost
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer As scintillating as the Joe Paterno and Herman Cain stories
Ravens beat Bengals, take over first
Associated Press BALTIMORE An uncharacteristic performance by the Baltimore Ravens defense was
oddly enough
oddly enough Police find thief’s ‘diary’ in stolen car in southwestern Pa. UNIONTOWN, Pa.
San Francisco forces 5 turnovers in rout of Arizona
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Alex Smith emerged from the pelting rain with his jersey soaked,
CANTON REPOSITORY
CANTON REPOSITORY Oil drilling derricks such as this one, located outside Carrollton in Carroll
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.69 —.01 Avalon
Setting water priorities
Opinion: Setting water priorities Pueblo Chieftain: When Colorado water buffaloes tried to estimate the
Cops in pepper-spraying put on leave
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A California university placed two of its police officers on
Joe Maxx Coffee Co. opens downtown
Joe Maxx Coffee Co. opens downtown YOUNGSTOWN Joe Maxx Coffee Co., located on the first floor
Woman kills 1 and self, wounds 5 in NC
Woman kills 1 and self, wounds 5 in NC GREENSBORO, N.C. A woman killed one person and wounded
Mill, union, college focus on training
Associated Press CLEVELAND With a revival of steelmaking in the Cleveland area and an aging
Debt panel poised to admit failure
Associated Press WASHINGTON A special deficit-reduction supercommittee appears likely to admit
video game review
‘saints row’ Grade: A Details: $59.99, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Though the original
Roof job to affect patrons of library
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Patrons of the main public library may be inconvenienced by a roof-
birthdays
birthdays Actor Joseph Campanella (“The Colbys,” “Ben”) is 84. Country singer Jean Shepard is 78.
OVARIAN CANCER
The chance of a woman in the general population acquiring ovarian cancer is less than 1 percent.
A lot of water’s gone over the dam while people talked about cleaning up Mahoning River
Editorial: For decades during which the Steel Valley earned its name, the Mahoning River never froze over. And
Social Security is a sound program
Opinion: By Alexander J. FIELD McClatchy-Tribune SANTA CLARA, Calif. Rick Perry got himself into
Museum to host music exhibition
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition “New Harmonies:
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 7 p.m., Emergency Management
CANTON REPOSITORY
CANTON REPOSITORY Oil-drilling derricks such as this one, outside Carrollton in Carroll County,
Is the power of Congress unlimited?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Shortly before the Supreme Court agreed to rule on the constitutionality of Obamacare’s
Social Security is unsustainable
Opinion: By Amy Ridenour McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Does Social Security meet the definition of a
Who is the enemy of the people?
Opinion: Who is the enemy of the people? I’m so sick and tired of all the talk lately about how terrible
Landowners meeting
Who: Associated Landowners of the Ohio Valley, an advocacy group for landowners. What: Meeting for
Bourdain’s art of the layover
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK You’re laid over in a city somewhere out there
bridge
bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 uQ 9 3 vA 9 7 4 wQ 6 5
Libya: Son of Gadhafi to be tried at home, not by ICC
Associated Press ZINTAN, Libya Libya’s new leaders said Sunday they will try Moammar Gadhafi’s
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Fizek, a fitness gym facility, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles. Turkeys,
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2011. There are 40 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Breaking Dawn’ rises to $283.5M debut LOS ANGELES “The Twilight Saga” has staked
CANTON REPOSITORY
CANTON REPOSITORY A worker inspects a drilling site in Carroll County. Oil and gas leases, the
Police-chase probe
Police-chase probe YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a South Side police chase that ended in
Before signing with broker, get facts
Before nearly 100,000 acres of land was leased earlier this year for oil- and gas-drilling purposes, landowners in southern Mahoning Valley negotiated with as many as 10 entities.
Bourdain’s art of the layover
The usually reclusive Woody Allen is the subject of a two-part “American Masters” documentary that
Sunday, November 20 (116 stories)
Al-Qaida supporter arrested; bomb plot in NYC foiled
Al-Qaida supporter arrested; bomb plot in NYC foiled Associated Press NEW YORK Mayor Michael
Joe Maxx Coffee shop opens in downtown Youngstown on Monday
Joe Maxx Coffee shop opens in downtown Youngstown on Monday Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Joe Maxx
Actress Mila Kunis fulfills promise to Marine from Grove City
Actress Mila Kunis fulfills promise to Marine from Grove City Associated Press GREENVILLE, N.C.
One-car accident kills New Castle man
One-car accident kills New Castle man NEW CASTLE Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a
Holiday delays count of Mahoning provisional ballots
Holiday delays count of Mahoning provisional ballots Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning
Debt supercommittee poised to admit failure Monday
Debt supercommittee poised to admit failure Monday Associated Press WASHINGTON A special
Ohio ranks second highest in nation in number of smokers
Ohio ranks second highest in nation in number of smokers Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio A new
Forum to attack violence in Youngstown attracts only 7
Forum to attack violence in Youngstown attracts only 7 news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pastor
Steel mill, college collaborate on training for new workers
Steel mill, college collaborate on training for new workers CLEVELAND (AP) A steel company, the
Smithsonian Institution exhibit opens in Youngstown on Tuesday
Smithsonian Institution exhibit opens in Youngstown on Tuesday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
Mahoning Developmental Disabilities OKs $25.8M budget for 2012
Mahoning Developmental Disabilities OKs $25.8M budget for 2012 Staff report AUSTINTOWN The
Eastward ho! Drilling boom in Valley spreads from western townships
Eastward ho! Drilling boom in Valley spreads from western townships By Karl Henkel
Mr., Mrs. Kagey of Calif. observe 65th anniversary
COSTA MESA, CALIF. Mr. and Mrs. William Kagey of Costa Mesa will celebrate their 65th wedding
Millers celebrate 50th anniversary at family dinner
SALEM An intimate family dinner Nov. 12 marked the 50th anniversary celebration of James and Mary
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic Temple. A
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will make a papier m ¢ch and glass cube ornament. Hostess is Dorothy
‘Holiday Hopes, Wishes’ to benefit Akron Children’s
BOARDMAN Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will host the third annual
Port authority defends move to hire new grants writer
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With half of the initial funding gone to operate the
YSU Football: UN-BEARABLE
Youngstown State saw its playoff hopes disappear with a stunning last-second loss to Missouri State
A positive force in teenagers’ lives
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Tiffany Walker and Charity Stubbs have taken major steps
Woman’s scare shows diabetes’ dangers
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mary Quisenberry remembers leaving her
Do-it-yourself dog wash gives owners options
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Austintown Scrub-a-dub-dub, one dog in a tub. Lisa and Don
Stenglein’s late goal helps lift Phantoms past C.R.
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Youngstown The “Force” was with the Phantoms Saturday night
Wife’s love eases pain of Austintown man’s worsening Alzheimer’s
Vindicator readers were first introduced to the couple in November 2010, two years after Barry was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Girard’s quest for 1st regional title falls short
Nursing a six-point lead with its opponent 80 yards from the end zone, the Girard High football team was poised to capture its first regional championship.
Reserve pummels Shadyside
The Blue Devils advance to their first state semifinal By matthew peaslee peaslee@vindy.com
Penn State drops OSU for 1st post-Paterno win
Associated Press columbus The last time Penn State won a game without Joe Paterno as coach was
Rebuilding The Mahoning River
Lauren Schroeder, a retired professor, has led a group of Youngstown State University staff and students in studying various aspects of the Mahoning River in hopes of one day making it a healthy waterway.
‘Occupy’ is awash in contradictions
Opinion: ‘Occupy’ is awash in contradictions As a veteran and a current serving member of the U.S.
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. What happened to my all-time favorite ice skater, Michelle Kwan? J.B.,
Area college basketball roundup Saturday’s games
MEN Grove City 59, Pitt-Greensburg 58 BEAVER FALLS, PA The Grove City College men’s basketball
Keeping Thanksgiving dinner warm
Thanksgiving dinner in America during the 18th and early 19th centuries was very different than it
Diabetes
Diabetes November is National Diabetes Month. Here are common symptoms people often experience
Here comes the biggest Vindicator of the year
Opinion: Black Friday has grown into a Third Millennium phenomenon, and it creates huge business at The
Scandal shatters Joe Paterno’s flawless reputation
Associated Press State college, Pa. A half-century in the making, Joe Paterno’s impeccable
riding with … Dave Blaney
riding with … Dave Blaney Season to date: Blaney is in 32nd place in the Sprint Cup standings with
POSITIVE FORCE DRILL TEAM
POSITIVE FORCE DRILL TEAM Roughly 60 junior-high students took part in a four-hour clinic
Candidates try to woo social conservatives
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Six Republican presidential candidates dived deep into how
Water-pump failure probed by officials
Water-pump failure probed by officials SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Federal authorities say they’re
10 arrested after occupying building
Associated Press WASHINGTON District of Columbia police arrested around 10 protesters Saturday
Could port entity have found someone even more qualified?
Editorial: Our use of the words “even more” in the headline is an acknowledgement that the Western Reserve
Clash raises fears in Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian riot police firing tear gas and rubber bullets stormed into
Stewart saves big talk for track results
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. Tony Stewart has run his mouth for almost a month trying to
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is asking the
Voters weren’t fooled: Major loss for GOP
Opinion: The outcome of the Nov. 8 General Election both answered some important questions and raised another
Missouri valley football conference | Saturday’s other games
Northern Iowa 23, Illinois State 20, 2 OT NORMAL, Ill. Tyler Sievertsen kicked a 40-yard field
Saturday’s Mid-American conference games
Kent State 28, Eastern Michigan 22 KENT Spencer Keith threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Tyshon
Cleveland’s rookie DT Phil Taylor having big impact
Associated Press Berea The proverbial rookie “wall” was no match for Browns massive defensive
Afghan assembly endorses talks on US troops
Associated Press KABUL President Hamid Karzai received a resounding endorsement Saturday from a
Weiss’ goal in third period lifts Panthers past Penguins
Associated Press sunrise, fla. Stephen Weiss scored with 3:30 left in the third period and the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 12
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “11/22/63” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “The Litigators” by John Grisham
Saturday’s Big East games
Rutgers 20, Cincinnati 3 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Freshman Jawan Jamison rushed for a career-high 200
newsmakers
newsmakers Buyers target hats worn by Franklin LIVONIA, Mich. Several hundred people have
Guatemalan teen in Ohio seeks to avoid deportation
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Guatemalan teen in Ohio who gained national attention amid
Occupy Y’town in the Hood
Opinion: Private sector working stiffs (those in the public sector defy description) could be forgiven for
More from stambaugh stadium
Rewriting the record book: YSU sophomore quarterback Kurt Hess had one of the best games of his
Councilwoman disputes 13-cent computer penalty
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati city councilwoman is suing the city over a 13-cent
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to
Tickets for toys
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Joanne Wright had a look of relief on her face as
Surging Steelers are not getting ahead of themselves
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There was at time, two years ago to be exact, when Mike Wallace
Campbell’s Giuriceo captures UBO title
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com campbell With the Universal Boxing Organization’s American
Occupy protests spread to colleges
Associated Press MIAMI Mo Tarafa stood before students at a small, outdoor concrete auditorium
USDA targets stores in food-stamp trafficking
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. A criminal swindle of the nation’s $64.7 billion food-stamp
Birthdays
Birthdays TV personality Richard Dawson is 79. Comedian Dick Smothers is 73. Broadcast journalist
Big ten roundup Saturday’s other games
No. 12 Michigan State 55, Indiana 3 EAST LANSING, Mich. Kirk Cousins threw for 273 yards and
Meyer: No comment on Ohio State job
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Urban Meyer isn’t interested in answering questions about
Penn State open-records law exemption comes under scrutiny
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A northeastern Pennsylvania lawmaker says he wants to change
Pepper-spray video prompts probe
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Video surfaced online Saturday showing an officer at a California
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Thanksgiving postcard, embossed, “First Thanksgiving Day in Alaska, 1868,” Eskimos walking in
Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club Card game is a big deal
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN If you combine one part each of camaraderie,
Murder by the numbers
Editorial: Murder by the numbers It is chilling when a city’s police chief refers to “assassinations” when
Americans going for fourth straight win in Presidents’ Cup
Associated Press melbourne, australia Ryo Ishikawa and the rest of the International team built
Benedictine no match for Mount Union
Staff report ALLIANCE Junior quarterback Matt Piloto completed 18 of 23 passes for 206 yards on
$1.77M grant to aid in Wean cleanup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city will receive $1.77 million to conduct demolition and
Gadhafi’s son captured in Libya
Associated Press ZINTAN, Libya Moammar Gadhafi’s fugitive son and former heir apparent, Seif al-
The final films of 2011
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The holiday season — Hollywood’s time for family blockbusters
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: A family concert entitled
‘Casper Joe’ author to sign her book
‘Casper Joe’ author to sign her book POLAND Three local authors will visit the Poland Public
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, 6 p.m., McKinley Elementary Connector. Weathersfield school
Americans warming to credit-card companies
Things are looking rosier for credit-card holders. Consumers are paying down balances and facing
Aw, nuts: Year’s stingy harvest brings a scramble for pecans
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery in Kimmswick, Mo., owes its
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Attorneys John Alexander Mingo was admitted to the Ohio State Bar and was presented
Remedy raises blood pressure
Q. I used Preparation H for some hemorrhoid irritation in the morning before I saw my doctor for a
CRIBBAGE | A brief history
Members of the Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club, who recently celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary,
Years Ago
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armed forces
armed forces VETERANS Homecoming stories YOUNGSTOWN With the announced end of the Iraq war
record reviews
DRAKE Album: “Take Care” Grade: A It’s a sign of the changing times that Drake sounds more
“American Music Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): Yes, we’ve heard “Rolling in the
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Youngstown CityScape Residents honored for good looks
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown CityScape has achieved its goal to help beautify downtown Youngstown and
Hanni urges authority to release 120 documents to ethics panel
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Don Hanni III, a member of the Western Reserve Port
ODDBALL SPACES
The Record (Hackensack N.J.) HACKENSACK, N.J. There are certain spaces that home buyers crave,
Area bowling scores at a glance
First 3rd champs Camelot — Bethel #2 in Lutheran Men. 800s Bell-Wick — Mark Ferrara (815) in
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. For several years, my husband and I watched a show called “Airwolf” starring
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Warren Jr. MASTERS RESULTS
Boys Division 1. John Richards Jr.-fr 2092 ($200 scholarship) 2. Kyle Condrick-mc 1897 ($100
Speakers to address city’s youth violence
Speakers to address city’s youth violence youngstown The Rev. Cecil Monroe and representatives
Many at YSU study waterway in depth
By Caitlin Cook TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Without hesitating, Lauren Schroeder trudges
Lunch breaks at risk at work
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. When it comes to taking a midday break, today’s workers are
Recipe for success
Ghossain’s Mid East Bakery marks 40 years of deliciousness By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Teaching inmates job-search skills
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. If you’re looking for a jobs czar in these times of
Richards, Simons win crowns in Warren Jr. Masters
Staff report WARREN John Richards Jr. and Marissa Simon earned the boys and girls titles,
THE GREAT FALLS
Associated Press PATERSON, N.J. A majestic 77-foot waterfall in the heart of a working-class New
Adults should not make idols of children
McClatchy Newspapers A young mother who identified herself as a practitioner of “attachment
Winners played to win: President loses big
Opinion: There has been speculation as to the ramifications of this past election and what it means for the
Career paths and limelight
Dr. Michael W. Shultz recently was appointed to the Farmers Trust Co.’s board of directors. Shultz
YOUNG shale expo is 10 days away
The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber’s first-of-its-kind Utica Shale conference and trade show is quickly approaching. The Youngstown Ohio Utica & Natural Gas business-to-business conference, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Covelli Centre, will feature national and local companies and their products and expertise regarding the Utica and Marcellus Shale supply chain.
Saturday, November 19 (81 stories)
Toys for tickets drive is a success
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YSU leads Missouri State 14-10 early in 2nd quarter
YSU leads Missouri State 14-10 early in 2nd quarter.
Chow Chow event will help hospital
Chow Chow event will help hospital CANFIELD Howard Hanna’s Poland office is planning its annual
Boardman Rotary presents check to YMCA
Staff report BOARDMAN During a recent Boardman Rotary Club meeting the group presented a check
McDonald House Charities will spread warmth with coats
YOUNGSTOWN Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley & Western Pa. is gearing up for its
Crestview gets stung by Kirtland
Kirtland defenders swarm Crestview quarterback Adam Coppock during the Division V regional championship game Friday at Mollenkopf Stadium in Warren. The Hornets overwhelmed the Rebels, 35-7.
Penguins get it done with defense
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown When your leading scorer is practicing his free
Homicide ruled in 3 cases in Trumbull
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It’s been a busy week for investigators with two
Ohio JFS tells Trumbull CSB to improve record-keeping
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, in a
YSU plan balances budget
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Through a combination of unfilled vacancies,
State Sen. Wilson resigns to lead Appalachia agency
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com COLUMBIANA State Sen. Jason Wilson, a Democrat set to
YSU’s success attracts recruits
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State quarterback Kurt Hess was sitting
Struthers students make, bake, ship cookies to soldiers overseas for holidays
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Struthers Students in Dyana Davanzo’s life-skills class
Many Valley incumbents to seek re-election
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though results of the Nov. 8 general election
Police search for ways to curb gun violence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The surge in city violence continues with
City schools to put levy on March ballot
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school district voters will be asked in
Cardinals capture state semifinal berth
Cardinal Mooney High School football fans whoop it up during Friday’s playoff game against Dover at Fawcett Stadium in Canton. The Cardinals won, 70-44
Jobs would heal S.B. 5 wounds
Opinion: COLUMBUS I told you a couple of months back that Gov. John Kasich has a lot riding on the future
thanksgiving services | At area churches
Area places of worship plan special services near and on Thanksgiving Day. Bethel Lutheran Church,
Police clashes mar protests
Associated Press NEW YORK Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets, the New York Stock
Boardman association honors 2011 distinguished alumni
Staff report Boardman Officers and the council of the Boardman High School Alumni Association
Cops: Nurse caused nursing-home fire
Cops: Nurse caused nursing-home fire SYDNEY Police alleged today that a nurse at a Sydney home
Group backing Ohio ‘heartbeat bill’ to air TV ads
Associated Press COLUMBUS Backers of a ban on abortions at the first detectable heartbeat are
Niles students sent home after gas leak
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Students were evacuated from McKinley High School Friday
New-car sales increase 8% in the Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN New-car sales in the Mahoning Valley jumped 8 percent in October, and
Schools chief in Warren acts to fight bullying
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Responding to a recent rash of violent incidents
A seven-year wait paid off
Opinion: A newspaper carrier’s job was highly sought during the great depression. I know first hand, since I
Phantoms pick up a road win in USHL
Staff report BENSENVILLE, ILL. Austin Cangelosi and Sam Anas each scored a goal and an assist to
McDonald’s Corp. drops egg supplier
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Dems reject Republican offer on reducing deficit
Associated Press WASHINGTON Deadline nearing, the deficit-reduction talks in Congress sank
Documentary illuminates the elusive filmmaker Woody’s world
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK You will see his typewriter, the Olympia
Third-ranked OSU crushes Jackson St.
Associated Press columbus Jared Sullinger had 20 points and 11 rebounds in little more than a
Firefighters battle blaze at Hubbard auto-parts store
Staff report HUBBARD The Hubbard Fire Department received assistance from several departments
House rejects balanced-budget amendment
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rejecting the idea Congress can’t control its spending impulses, the
Fitch speech team gives school flair of Potter for tourney
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown Fitch speech students transformed the
Signs point to growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON The latest evidence that the economy is making steady gains emerged
Caring for public education
Opinion: Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.: It’s possible to read too much into the results of an election —
Paterno diagnosed with lung cancer
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Days after losing the job he held for nearly a half
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities,
JFK essay contest accepts students’ submissions
Staff report boston The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation has announced that the national John
AUTO SALES
AUTO SALES By the numbers Top dealers in new-car sales in the Valley for October: Sweeney
Muslims protest NYPD’s tactics
Associated Press NEW YORK Hundreds of Muslims prayed in a lower Manhattan park and marched to
Years Ago
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Submit details on holiday services
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Officer suspended in Weathersfield
Officer suspended in Weathersfield MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township Police Chief Joseph
bridge Weekly quiz
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Liberty cops find drugs in shooting probe
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Police found a “substantial amount” of
Western Reserve meets Shadyside in regional final
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Getting to this point — the Division VI
MAHONING COUNTY | Grand jury indictments The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury:
Cheryl Phillips, 44, of Fairgreen Avenue, harassment with bodily substance. James A. Vespasian,
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Wagner not suspect in Natalie Wood’s death LOS ANGELES Investigators reopened the
Poland group honors teacher, alumnus
Staff report Poland At its annual banquet last month, the Poland Schools Foundation for
‘Roman Missal’ revised
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown When Roman Catholics attend weekend services
Four priests get new assignments
Staff report youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has made the following appointments for clergy
Classroom supplies
Classroom supplies youngstown The mission of the local nonprofit organization Help A Teacher
Philbin says goodbye to ‘Live!’
Associated Press NEW YORK Blowing a kiss to his audience of more than 28 years, Regis Philbin
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Alan Young (“Mr. Ed”) is 92. Talk-show host Larry King is 78. Talk-show host Dick
Rev. Stroble is new pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church
Staff report poland The Rev. Kristin Faye Stroble was installed as the new pastor at Heritage
Tulsa World. Nov. 15, 2011.
Opinion: Tulsa World. Nov. 15, 2011. Legislator says Oklahoma owns about 9,000 buildings and that’s too
‘roman missal’ | Examples of changes
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State lawmakers revise vicious-dogs law
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate began deliberations this week on
JROTC at East helps nonprofit
Staff report Youngstown East High School’s Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps recently
Ohio legal chief cracks down on ‘scum’ who molest children
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine has this blunt message for
Big plays could determine Girard game
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com GIRARD In its 34-19 win over Orrville last week, Creston
Struthers, Canfield get AP grants
Staff report Columbus Struthers and Canfield schools were awarded grants to participate in the
Syrian uprising not a surprise given Assad’s iron-fisted rule
Editorial: Syria’s President Bashar Assad ig- nored the lessons of the Arab Spring and, in fact, insisted in
Tackling student debt
Opinion: By Ramon Castellblanch McClatchy-Tribune Soaring student debt is a problem that only Congress
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courts
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Friday, November 18 (130 stories)
Auto parts store fire in Hubbard
Auto parts store fire in Hubbard HUBBARD The Hubbard Fire Department received assistance from
Youngstown schools put replacement levy before voters
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Ex-Philly cardinal won’t testify at abuse trial
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Idaho executes inmate for 1987 slayings of 2 women
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Detroit mayor: 1,000 job cuts amid budget crisis
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Okla. St. women’s coaches die in Ark. plane crash
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Fairbanks hit with record-breaking cold: 41 below
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Stocks waver on economic growth, debt talks
Stocks waver on economic growth, debt talks Stocks wavered in midday trading today as investors
Reno wildfire burns 20 homes, closes 90 schools
Reno wildfire burns 20 homes, closes 90 schools RENO, Nev. (AP) — Officials say a wind-whipped
Man accused of killing 5 NJ teens: I’m innocent
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House prepares to vote on balanced budget proposal
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Drugs found in shooting victim’s apartment
Drugs found in shooting victim’s apartment Liberty Police found a “substantial amount” of drugs
Wilson to resign, take job with administration
Wilson to resign, take job with administration Jason Wilson, who was going to lose his Ohio Senate
Fla. Craigslist jobseeker found dead in Ohio grave
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Syracuse puts Fine on leave after police inquiry
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Official: Syria agrees ‘in principle’ to observers
Official: Syria agrees ‘in principle’ to observers BEIRUT (AP) — Syria has agreed “in principle”
Captain: Wagner responsible for Natalie Wood death
Captain: Wagner responsible for Natalie Wood death LOS ANGELES (AP) - A yacht captain said on
Obama sending Clinton to repressive Myanmar
Obama sending Clinton to repressive Myanmar BALI, Indonesia (AP) — Seizing an opportunity for
Police: 4 injured in small plane crash
Police: 4 injured in small plane crash HARRISON VALLEY, Pa. (AP) — Police say four people were
Pittsburgh woman faces sentencing in bank failure
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Federal judge mulling jail for Erie Co. official
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Yambar to attend fundraiser at library
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Federation bestows honor on Kloos
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CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at the DeYor
Police pursue leads in slayings
City police have theories for several recent homicides but declined to reveal them Thursday.
Trustees suspend 3 road workers
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Township trustees have suspended three road-
Ohio treasurer calls on Brown to support fracking
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, a Republican likely running for the U.S. Senate next year, says he supports a “responsible but aggressive” policy on fracking.
Nonunion staff at YSU volunteers to concede $350K
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown More than 160 of the 211 nonunion
$1M endowment by anonymous donors wows officials at science center for kids
Two anonymous donors have pledged a $1 million endowment to OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology.
Mahoning County: Elections board asks $3M from budget
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections is
Night of fun has serious purpose
More than 90 students, parents and friends turned out Thursday evening at Austintown Middle School for the Honor Language Arts students’ “Wii Play for Charity” fundraiser.
Canfield man faces animal-cruelty charges
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A city man is charged with animal cruelty and
Trumbull 911 releases audio of call about man’s death
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND Police were not releasing any additional information
Needle’s Eye selects executive director
Staff report youngstown Minister Dennis Griffin was selected as executive director of The
Kirtland’s balance presents challenge to Rebels
By JOHN BASSETTI AND MATTHEW PEASLEE bassetti@vindy.com mpeaslee@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD
Penn State trustees lawyer up
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State’s trustees have hired a large Pittsburgh-based
YSU victory likely means playoffs
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Earlier this week, Youngstown State coach Eric
HIGH HONORS
Clegg, Graziano, Hughes, Curry, Love, Green are Players of Year By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com
Mooney defense on alert for Dover’s air skills
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Monday, there was a tornado watch for much
Lightning continue dominance of Pens; Lecavalier nets 2
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. Dwayne Roloson made 33 saves, Vincent Lecavalier had two goals and
Twice-suspended Posey returns to 6-4 Buckeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS A full 10 games into the season and DeVier Posey will finally be
Astros moving to American League; Kershaw wins Cy Young Award
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Major League Baseball will be making major changes in the next two
A mother’s plea
Ildiko Richardson of Youngstown holds a portrait of her daughter, Emese Dunai , 31, who was supposed to return to the U.S. in July after she left Portland, Ore., in December 2010 to go hiking through Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal and Indonesia. A scuba diving accident June 7 left the Chaney High School graduate suffering from a neurological syndrome.
mahoning county
mahoning county Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima: Seating times
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Austintown briefs
Saxon Club offers Pork-Kraut dinner The Saxon Club will have another Pork-Kraut dinner tomorrow
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Half-baked ‘Happy Feet’
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel “Happy Feet Two” is to 2006’s “Happy Feet” what “Babe: Pig in
Shurmur stays upbeat as Browns’ futility grows
Associated Press BEREA Not long after he was named Cleveland’s coach, Pat Shurmur went
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village planning and zoning commission, 10:30 a.m., Village Municipal
Canfield sports briefs
Hockey team defeated by Canton/Akron The Canfield Hockey developmental team took a 2-1 lead part
Mental health courts: A good idea then and even better now
Editorial: Ohio Supreme Court Justice Eve- lyn Lundberg Stratton and Attorney General Mike DeWine are once
Nonunion staff at YSU volunteers to concede $350K
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown More than 160 of the 211 nonunion
On the Tracks | This weekend’s auto races
AUTO RACING / This weekend’s events NASCAR SPRINT CUP FORD 400 Site: Homestead, Fla.
Correction
Correction The cd rates listing for First Place Bank was incorrect in Thursday’s paper. It should
Consumers dividend
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TOday
TOday Country Trace Adkins with Brett Eldredge and Sarah Turner, 7:30 p.m., Covelli Centre, 229
Prep football | All-NEO honors and regional finals schedule
FOOTBALL NORTHEAST INLAND ALL-DISTRICT COLUMBUS (AP) — The 2011 Associated Press Northeastern
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Greater Friendship Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown. Dress to succeed
Prison-riot killer can request evidence
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge is allowing an Ohio inmate sentenced to die for
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Tyler Perry defends casting Kardashian ATLANTA Filmmaker Tyler Perry is defending
Vet homecomings
Vet homecomings YOUNGSTOWN With the announced end of the Iraq war and President Barack Obama’s
Stewart fires verbal jabs at Edwards
Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. It’s very difficult to win a war of words with Tony Stewart,
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): On “Fringe,” Olivia (Anna Torv) is plagued by
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Helping felons get access to guns
Opinion: Helping felons get access to guns San Jose Mercury News: This is what the National Rifle
Congress averts shutdown by approving spending bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON A weekend government shutdown that neither party wanted was averted
YSU Foundation chooses McFadden as president
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University Foundation trustees tapped the university’s
‘Sherlock,’ ‘Downton’ will return to PBS
Associated Press NEW YORK There’s good news for fans of Sherlock Holmes and “Downton Abbey”:
Americans must stop overusing antibiotics
Opinion: Americans must stop overusing antibiotics By Ramanan Laxminarayan McClatchy-Tribune This
Going back to the roots of life
Opinion: Going back to the roots of life It seems the subject of abor- tion is one of the most
Cardinal Mooney vs. Dover
Cardinal Mooney vs. Dover Crestview vs. Kirtland Western Reserve vs. Shadyside Girard vs.
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Former candidate challenges election of convicted felon
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. A convicted felon’s election to city
Stop overusing antibiotics
Opinion: By Ramanan Laxminarayan McClatchy-Tribune This week the Centers for Disease Control and
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Linda Evans is 69. Singer Graham Parker is 61. Comedian Kevin Nealon is 58.
McNally’s seat draws lots of attention
Opinion: An open seat in the Mahoning Valley politics usually attracts a lot of candidates. So when
Late Tebow TD stuns Jets
Associated Press DENVER Tim Tebow’s 20-yard touchdown run with 58 seconds left capped a 95-yard
riding with … Dave Blaney
riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday’s race: The Trumbull County native finished No. 27 in last
$800K bond set in home-invasion case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 25-year-old city man accused of a home invasion had his bond set at
Man charged with trying to kill Obama
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho An Idaho man accused of firing an assault rifle at the White House
Car hits, kills bicyclist
Car hits, kills bicyclist LAKE Milton An 18-year-old man was struck and killed by a car as he
Tornadoes kill 6
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Hundreds arrested in protest marches
Associated Press NEW YORK Occupy Wall Street protesters clogged streets and tied up traffic
Poland sports briefs
Athletic department sells tickets The Poland High School Athletic Department will be selling
Austintown Police Blotter
Oct. 21 Disorderly conduct: Police issued a summons on the crime to Howard McCreary, 44, of 254 S.
Poland Police Blotter
Oct. 23 Criminal damaging: A vehicle in the 8300 block of North Lima Road sustained damage. Oct.
Boardman Lions plant Buckeye for Bud
Anyone who has met Lloyd “Bud” Jenkins knows he truly has the heart of a lion – a Boardman Lion, that is. As a 38-year member of the Boardman Lions Club, Jenkins has chaired almost every program and office the group offers on the local and state level.
Austintown sports briefs
ALF players play in league all-star game Several Austintown Little Falcons players competed as
Armored truck on duty in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The township’s police chief told trustees Monday night that
Canfield briefs
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day Seniors are invited to come to Boardman Park on Dec. 15 and
Alumni Association honor their own
The officers and council of the Boardman High School Alumni Association have selected the recipients
Boardman middle schools offer combined holiday concert
The two Boardman middle schools will combine to present a fifth and sixth-grade band holiday concert
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER Oct. 23 Arrest: Tina M. Gaida, 42, of 4225 Chester Drive, Boardman, was taken
Boardman briefs
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day Seniors are invited to come to Boardman Park on Dec. 15 and
Boardman sports briefs
YSU baseball camp The Youngstown State baseball staff will host a camp for boys and girls aged
Boardman briefs
Boardman Civic Association sets meeting The Boardman Civic Association will host their final
Ballet Western Reserve presents holiday classic
Under the direction of newly appointed Artistic Director, Virginia Hartman, nearly 100 of Ballet
Chu: Loan not based on politics
Associated Press WASHINGTON An unapologetic Energy Secretary Steven Chu defended a half-billion-
Kasich willing to meet with labor groups
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich told reporters Thursday that he’s open
Valley dancers to perform at Orange Bowl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Come Jan. 4, 10 local dancers will travel to Miami, Fla., for the
Austintown dog wins dock diving championship
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In early October, an 8-year-old German Shorthair Pointer named
Dentist gives healthy teeth tips at St. Christine’s
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, kids
Frank Ohl offers celebration for the whole family
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When planning a Halloween celebration, Frank Ohl Intermediate
AMS students honor local veterans
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown Middle School’s sixth-graders saluted the service of
YMCA celebrates Afternoon of the Arts
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Any day during a week, community members can visit the Boardman
Holocaust survivor shares story
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Holocaust survivor and author Eva Schloss visited Boardman Barnes
Little Cards win youth football state title
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound travel squad ventured to Sandusky, Ohio, Nov. 5-6 and came
Dentist gives healthy teeth tips
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, kids
Hilltop parents, students collect leaves
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com It was BYOT (Bring Your Own Tools) day, the morning of
CVMS students honor local vets
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle
Dobbins shows gratitude during Vet’s Day celebrations
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Dobbins Elementary celebrated Veteran’s Day in the
Magical world of Disney comes to Union
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although both Disney World and Disneyland are long and expensive
Union fourth-graders celebrate autumn
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fourth-graders at Union Elementary worked together to enjoy a
North honors veterans with Hero Wall
From late October until the recent celebration of Veteran’s Day, North students and faculty members honored more than 90 of their heroes by displaying their photos on the school’s “Hero Wall.” The wall displays the faces of those who served or are currently serving in the military.
Union students thank Poland Fire Department
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During any good celebration, there should be a card or two to mark
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER Oct. 13 Theft: A nail gun valued at $249 was reported missing from a home in the
Thursday, November 17 (137 stories)
Lightning top Penguins 4-1
Lightning top Penguins 4-1 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dwayne Roloson made 33 saves, Vincent Lecavalier had
Man shot in chest at Liberty apartment
Man shot in chest at Liberty apartment Liberty A 41-year-old man was shot Thursday evening
Harvard faker ordered to undergo psych evaluation
Harvard faker ordered to undergo psych evaluation WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — A Delaware man convicted of
Lawyer: Toss Ark. murder conviction due to tweets
Lawyer: Toss Ark. murder conviction due to tweets LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawyer for a man sent
Jammed lavatory door on NYC flight sparks anxiety
Jammed lavatory door on NYC flight sparks anxiety NEW YORK (AP) — A jammed lock on an airplane
Coroner: Teen driver in Wyo. crash wanted to die
Coroner: Teen driver in Wyo. crash wanted to die LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities say a head-on
Ohio mom charged in death of 28-pound teen girl
Ohio mom charged in death of 28-pound teen girl DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman and three others
Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
Ohio nuclear plant won't open until cracks studied
Ohio nuclear plant won't open until cracks studied
Man arrested after tossing fire bomb at Utah bank
Man arrested after tossing fire bomb at Utah bank WEST JORDAN, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a Utah
Gunman fatally shoots himself at Ill. FedEx center
Gunman fatally shoots himself at Ill. FedEx center BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (AP) — Police say a gunman
Trumbull commissioners fire maintenance worker for stealing
Trumbull commissioners fire maintenance worker for stealing
Case of 5 NJ teens missing since 1978 wrapping up
Case of 5 NJ teens missing since 1978 wrapping up NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Closing arguments are
Obama’s uncle makes court appearance in Mass.
Obama’s uncle makes court appearance in Mass. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Police did not have the
Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low
Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying
GOP tax plan targets itemized deductionss
GOP tax plan targets itemized deductionss WASHINGTON (AP) — A GOP plan to raise taxes by $290
Occupy protesters coordinate in marches nationwide
Occupy protesters coordinate in marches nationwide NEW YORK (AP) — Demonstrations of Occupy Wall
Judge enters not guilty plea for dead tot’s mother
Judge enters not guilty plea for dead tot’s mother CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis County judge
Delphi stock not doing well in first day of trading
Delphi stock not doing well in first day of trading
Police: Upstate NY woman took stolen car to court
Police: Upstate NY woman took stolen car to court COLONIE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in upstate New
Pittsburgh councilman denies 'grades-for-sex' fliers
Pittsburgh councilman denies grades-for-sex fliers
Airline passengers asked for extra cash to pay for fuel
Airline passengers asked for extra cash to pay for fuel
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday
AAA projects 42.5M Americans will travel for Thanksgiving holiday
AAA projects 42.5M Americans will travel for Thanksgiving holiday
Salem center offers 3 new programs
Salem center offers 3 new programs SALEM Salem Community Center Wellness Department has
YMTA plans honors recital
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present its Thanksgiving Honors Recital
No overlooking MSU
The Youngstown State Penguins expect a strong challenge despite the Bears’ 1-9 record
Non-US citizen pleads guilty in DUI case
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Staring straight ahead at the judge and
Mahoning OKs seeking bids for Poland-Struthers sewer project
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com GREENFORD Mahoning County commissioners have approved a request
Lewandowski won’t run for sheriff
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN James Lewandowski, the retired chief deputy of
Protesters press on after loss in court
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Now that a magistrate has rejected Occupy
Robbery victim changes his story
By christine Keeling ckeeling@vindy.com youngstown A Chaney student has changed the story he
Judge gives Pellin fine and probation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Richard M. Pellin Jr., a former owner of
Veterans receive bonuses
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Nearly 42,000 Ohio veterans have received bonus
Couple bug Ohio student to hear teacher bullying
Associated Press COLUMBUS A couple raising a 14-year-old developmentally disabled student say
Electric bills spark debate in Hubbard
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard Ed Palestro, the city’s electric department
New Territory
Crestview players, coaches prepare for first regional final appearance By JOHN BASSETTI and
Johnson disappointed NASCAR streak is over
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Just a few weeks after winning his first NASCAR championship,
Home touchdowns rare sights at Browns Stadium
Associated Press BEREA There’s a joke floating around Cleveland that goes: Why is Browns
Bradley, Cangelosi rejoin Phantoms lineup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Forward Austin Cangelosi and defenseman Chris Bradley will be back in
Penguins rally to defeat Bucknell
Staff report LEWISBURG, Pa. Kenya Middlebrooks made two free throws with 9.8 seconds remaining
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Worship Choir, First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Seeking
Area holiday events
Area holiday events BOARDMAN The Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is
Gibson, Maddon named managers of year
Associated Press NEW YORK Kirk Gibson and Joe Maddon won Manager of the Year awards Wednesday —
Lying in court undermines system
Opinion: Lying in court undermines system I write to comment on a Nov. 9 article about Officer Dennis Best,
‘Dawn’ sets stage for ‘Twilight’ finale
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers The decision to split “Breaking Dawn,” Stephenie Meyer’s
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2011. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Struck by cruiser
Struck by cruiser new castle, pa. A Hickory Township police officer struck a pedestrian who was
It’s like old times for Anthrax
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Scott Ian and the other members of Anthrax
Trace Adkins pops up everywhere these days
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past few years, Trace Adkins has become a
Howland police probe possible crime scene
howland Township police were investigating at a possible crime scene Wednesday. The Trumbull
Arab League suspends Syria
Arab League suspends Syria RABAT, Morocco The Arab League confirmed the suspension of Syria from
Millionaires: Tax us more
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lobbyists for a day, a band of millionaires stormed Capitol Hill on
Florist pleads guilty to workers’ comp fraud
Staff report COLUMBUS A Boardman florist has pleaded guilty to a felony count of workers’
This plan’s a dud
Opinion: By David C. JOHN Heritage Foundation When you’re in trouble, nothing beats a helping hand —
Bloomberg’s bloomin’ subprime lie
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Arkansas Times So here’s my question: If the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
Tapestries of Ohio
Tapestries of Ohio Tapestries of Ohio will present its annual Medieval Celebration of
Event to raise funds for Yankee Lake documentary
Staff report BROOKFIELD Local filmmaker John Jurko II will have a dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday to
Carols & Cocoa Holiday Concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music will present its annual holiday-music
State funds for Liberty schools come with long string attached
Editorial: Without the $1.9 million state loan, the Liberty School District’s cash flow problem would have been
Running on empty in Washington
Opinion: WASHINGTON Born during what is mistakenly called the debt-ceiling “debacle” last summer, the
VETERANS’ BONUSES
VETERANS’ BONUSES Nearly 42,000 Ohio veterans have received bonus payments from the state totaling
New This week
New This week Happy Feet Two (PG) A dancing penguin must help his young son find his rhythm
Christmas memories at the Arms Museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., will present Memories of
Holiday Happenings
DANCES Annual Snowflake Ball, 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 at Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St.,
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Michelle L. Pacheco v. Steve Buehrer, admin. BWC et al,
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
WPO to present ‘Magical Musical Tour’ concert
Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will present “Magical Musical Tour,” a
Country concert gets local flavor
Boardman’s Sarah Turner will sing on the biggest stage of her career — so far — this Friday when she
Selected local stocks
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Staff report
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bottom Dollar Food, the discount grocer that is opening three Youngstown
newsmakers
newsmakers Will Howard Stern be ‘Talent’ judge? LOS ANGELES The “King of All Media” might
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520 Sat: Rock n Roll
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County High School, regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the community school,
ODNR: No drilling permits in Coitsville
Staff report COITSVILLE The Ohio Department of Natural Resources now says there are no oil and
Munchkin from ‘Oz,’ Karl Slover, dies at 93
Associated Press DUBLIN, Ga. Karl Slover, one of the last surviving actors who played Munchkins
Education under the gun
Opinion: The Hutchinson (Kansas) News: In a perfect world, education would be a budget priority for the state
birthdays
birthdays Guitarist Gerry McGee of The Ventures is 74. Singer Gordon Lightfoot is 73. Movie
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard. LIBERTY Nov. 9
‘THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN — PART 1’
‘THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN — PART 1’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Bill Condon; cast
Port authority OKs $3.7M bond sale
By ed runyan runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved a
Thursday
Thursday film “The White Meadows,SDRq 6 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW,
Track parts ways with Harris over Paterno support
Associated Press Pittsburgh A southwestern Pennsylvania race track and casino is putting its
Center receives accreditation
Center receives accreditation BOARDMAN Ankle & Foot Care Centers, a podiatric medical practice,
Frozen treat defeats headache
Q. Every few months, I wake up with a headache that makes me ill for about five days. The headache
How to live 100 healthy years Four TIPS to live longer
HOW TO REVAMP THE SYSTEM Here are Dr. Walter Bortz’s four strategies for improving the nation’s
Can Obama be like Clinton?
Opinion: Bill Clinton feels Barack Obama’s pain. “President Obama has had a tough hand to play,” the former
Women more likely to have ‘broken-heart syndrome’
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A woman’s heart breaks more easily than a man’s. Females are
“LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY” (9 a.m., 21 WFMJ-TV): OK, so he’s not Oprah, but Regis
“LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY” (9 a.m., 21 WFMJ-TV): OK, so he’s not Oprah, but Regis Philbin is,
‘Yuletide Jamboree’ puts bluegrass in the holiday
Staff report Columbiana 34west Theater presents an all-new holiday musical, “Yuletide Jamboree,”
Gingrich defends money he earned from Freddie Mac
McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON Newt Gingrich, who has built his now resurgent presidential
Workers push back against stores’ earlier holiday openings
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Count your blessings, then get to work. That may be Thanksgiving
‘That Old Moon’ at the Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will present “That Old Moon” at 8 p.m.
Ward’s role with the Steelers is diminishing
Associated Press Pittsburgh Hines Ward is well aware of the milestones within his reach, the
Anti-fracking group to protest at Covelli
Anti-fracking group to protest at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN Fracking Exposed: A State of Emergency will
Center’s ‘Hope for Holidays 2011’ campaign kicks off to help needy
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com GREENFORD The combination of tough economic times and the
Judge sentences man guilty of burglary
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded guilty to burglarizing a Hubbard Court home July 2 is
Observers: Occupy protests have changed the debate
Associated Press NEW YORK Everywhere, it seems, people want to weigh in about the Occupy Wall
City council OKs bill involving settlement
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City council approved legislation Wednesday to increase the salary of an
Browns’ Hardesty tests injured leg
Associated Press BEREA At least one of Cleveland’s injured running backs is up and running.
Transit board to take over NiTTS
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The Trumbull Transit Board has agreed to take over the
Struthers school district gives OK to hire treasurer
Staff report struthers The school district approved hiring a new treasurer at its meeting
Gains back after injury
Gains back after injury YOUNGSTOWN Paul J. Gains, Mahoning County prosecutor, returned to his
Dems: Kasich, GOP can’t take credit for auto-industry revival
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic state legislative leaders criticized Gov.
Evidence not supporting McQueary’s police claim
Associated Press State college, pa. Penn State campus police and their counterparts in State
OSU wants fans to show PSU respect, empathy
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State is going all out to make sure Penn State feels at home
Suspect in shooting near White House is arrested
Associated Press WASHINGTON A man with an apparent obsession with President Barack Obama has
Trains Across the Sea is beyond comparison
When you’re an up-and-coming artist, comparisons can be problematic or odious, as Oscar Wilde said. Just ask Trains Across the Sea frontman and visionary Andy Gallagher. He admittedly was lulled into typical comparisons before one fan reaction destroyed his confidence.
Wednesday, November 16 (121 stories)
Protest planned at Youngstown shale conference
Fracking Exposed: A State of Emergency, will protest Nov. 30 at the Covelli Centre at the same time as the YOUNG 2011 Utica and Marcellus Shale Conference and Expo.
Ground broken on $7 million assisted living residence
Ground broken on $7 million assisted living residence CANFIELD EDM Management, Inc. on Wednesday
F.N.B. Corp. declares cash dividend
F.N.B. Corp. declares cash dividend HERMITAGE, PA. F.N.B. Corp. has announced that its board of
Magistrate denies Occupy Youngstown’s request for restraining order
Magistrate denies Occupy Youngstown’s request for restraining order YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County
Pa. state police investigating accident involving Lawrence Co. cop
Pa. state police investigating accident involving Lawrence Co. cop
OSHP finds 28 pounds of suspected gift-wrapped marijuana
OSHP finds 28 pounds of suspected gift-wrapped marijuana
Email outlines reaction to alleged Sandusky attack
Email outlines reaction to alleged Sandusky attack STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A day after the
Grocer to begin hiring process in Valley
Grocer to begin hiring process in Valley YOUNGSTOWN Bottom Dollar Food, the discount grocer that
France recalls Syria ambassador, violence grows
France recalls Syria ambassador, violence grows BEIRUT (AP) — France recalled its ambassador to
Needle's Eye ministry in Youngstown has new director
Needle's Eye ministry in Youngstown has new director
Stronger factories, lower prices lift economy
Stronger factories, lower prices lift economy WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturing is recovering
Sanitary-sewer project could start in Poland, Struthers in March
Sanitary-sewer project could start in Poland, Struthers in March
US authorities find major drug tunnel in San Diego
US authorities find major drug tunnel in San Diego SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. authorities estimate 14
Officials lift lockdown at NC college campus
Officials lift lockdown at NC college campus GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A lockdown on the campus of
Alleged gunman shot by police at UC Berkeley dead
Alleged gunman shot by police at UC Berkeley dead BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — An alleged gunman who
Youngstown man gets 3-year prison term for burglary
Youngstown man gets 3-year prison term for burglary
Ohio parents say cook gave 2-year-old rice wine
Ohio parents say cook gave 2-year-old rice wine CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in northeast Ohio
Everett, Wash., man agrees to face trial in Bosnia
Everett, Wash., man agrees to face trial in Bosnia SEATTLE (AP) — A Washington state man who came
Dog that survived gassing finds new home in NJ
Dog that survived gassing finds new home in NJ NUTLEY, N.J. (AP) — The dog that survived an
Ohio goes way back to recover welfare overpayments
Ohio goes way backa to recover welfare overpayments
Authorities say gas line explodes in southern Ohio
Authorities say gas line explodes in southern Ohio
Ohio man gets 51 years in prison in child-porn case
Ohio man gets 51 years in prison in child-porn case
Baby found unharmed at double-homicide scene on West Side
Baby found unharmed at double-homicide scene on West Side
Poland Township trustees have special meeting Thursday
Poland Township trustees have special meeting Thursday
Lewandowski will not run for Mahoning County sheriff
Lewandowski will now run for Mahoning County sheriff
Anti-death penalty nun urges end to Ohio executions
Anti-death penalty nun urges end to Ohio executions
Boardman florist pleads guilty to workers' comp fraud
Boardman florist pleads guilty to workers' comp fraud
State Route 154 in Columbiana County to be restricted next week
State Route 154 in Columbiana County to be restricted next week
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Historical society to feature speaker
Historical society to feature speaker KINSMAN Kinsman Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m.
Palmy chapter of OES installs 18
DEERFIELD Palmy Chapter 114, Order of the Eastern Star, Deerfield, recently installed its 112th
Penguins win, but there’s room to improve
It took 11 seconds for Youngstown State to get its first dunk, 22 seconds to force its first turnover and 26 minutes to tie the school record for 3-pointers in a game.
Down with history
The demolition of the remaining buildings of the 1940-vintage Westlake Terrace Apartments housing project has begun.
Warren tow-fee collector pleads guilty to theft
For the second time in two days, a Warren-area government worker has pleaded guilty to theft in office.
Auditor seeking increase in budget
The Mahoning County Auditor’s office has submitted to the commissioners an austere budget, not a wish list, for its operations next year, according to the chief deputy auditor.
Resignations of firefighters, manager accepted in Beaver
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Beaver Township trustees formally accepted the
Student alleges assault after drop-off at wrong stop
A Chaney student says he was attacked after his substitute bus driver dropped him off at the wrong stop.
Vendor switch nears reality
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city has come to a tentative deal —
Provisional ballots to reveal outcomes in Campbell, Smith
The Mahoning County Board of Elections is expected Tuesday to count provisional votes that could change the Election Day outcomes of two close races — Campbell mayor and Smith Township trustee.
Lordstown leaders blame sewer for losses
For Mary Jane Wilson, Jan. 1 will mark the end of 19 years on the Lordstown Village Council.
Ohio executes man who killed 3 sleeping sons
Associated Press LUCASVILLE A man who fatally shot his three sons while they slept in 1982,
Schlegel earns 1st start tonight
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After Heidi Schlegel’s freshman year was lost to a
Leading the Way
Prior to the season, Girard coach Nick Cochran said that the Indians would have to rely on the leadership of 19 seniors in order for the year to be a success.
Reserve’s ‘Little Hakes’ share passion for game
Western Reserve coach Andy Hake has always been a self-diagnosed nutcase.
YSU: No talk of playoffs just yet
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN His press conference had just finished and as YSU
Buford scores 21 for Ohio St.
Associated Press COLUMBUS Florida was hitting 3-pointers and the crowd was surprisingly quiet.
Mock ’n roll fantasy
Girard High School seniors Zack Teter, 17, and David Meigs, 18, hope to combine their creative talents to bring $75,000 worth of high-tech instructional equipment to their school.
Nothing ‘super’ about inability of committee to do its job
Editorial: Perhaps nothing better encap- sulates the story of how compromise has become a dirty word between
The top iPhone apps on the App Store for the week ending Nov. 14:
The top iPhone apps on the App Store for the week ending Nov. 14: Paid iPhone apps: v Angry
Crackdowns reach NY park
Associated Press NEW YORK Crackdowns against the Occupy Wall Street encampments across the
Congress takes aim at healthful lunches
Congress takes aim at healthful lunches WASHINGTON Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. man jailed with dad after denied lockup visit SOMERSET, Pa. Police say a
Football a cult at Penn State
Opinion: By Shawn Hubler Los Angeles Times I grew up in central Pennsylvania, steeped in the myth of Penn
Congress moves to end Fannie, Freddie bonuses
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress is seeking to end the practice of paying million-dollar
Arab American Center plans event
Staff report youngstown Project Khalid will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “The Book of
Family waits to return home after CO leak
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN One week after five family members and a family friend
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randy A. Ice, 34, of 278 Melrose Ave., Boardman, and
Two shot in New Castle
Two shot in New Castle new castle, pa. Two people from Youngstown were shot in the Grant Street
Jackson’s bed pulled from sale
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The bed where Michael Jackson died is no
Charges filed in school bullying case in Warren
Staff report WARREN The four youths accused of bullying an 11-year-old boy in the locker room of
Another look at poverty numbers
Opinion: Another look at poverty numbers The Nov. 3 headline “Youngs- town leads nation with a poverty rate
Stuffing gets a starring role
Family Features These “planned-over” recipes from Mrs. Cubbison’s will let the family enjoy their
Boehner calls tax proposal ‘fair offer’
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner publicly blessed a Republican deficit-
Appeals judge to seek re-election
Staff report WARREN Judge Mary Jane Trapp will run for re-election to a second six-year term as
Gingrich conducts unconventional campaign
Opinion: By Byron York Universal Press DES MOINES, IOWA On Nov. 4, at precisely the moment Herman Cain
Growth at Poland company
Staff report POLAND National Healthcare Access Inc. announced Tuesday that its company’s
Surplus food/ free dinner
Surplus food/ free dinner Smith Corners United Methodist Church, state Route 46 at Kirk Road,
newsmakers
newsmakers Bus driver wants Fox countersuit tossed CLEVELAND An Ohio private-bus driver who
Stern as ‘Talent’ judge? Group says no
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Does the Parents Television Council have a Howard Stern bias?
A danger to peace in Mideast
Opinion: JERUSALEM When Hagit Ofran woke up Tuesday — within days of the 16th anniversary of the murder of
Giffords has made progress but has long road ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Debating opponents. Negotiating compromises. Raising money. The
birthdays
birthdays Actor Steve Railsback is 66. Actor David Leisure (“Empty Nest”) is 61. Actress Marg
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week What: 2010 Regis Minet Pouilly Fume “Vieilles Vignes” Info: The minute you
Police probe death of Leavittsburg man
Staff report WARREN A 32-year-old Leavittsburg man found face-down on the street, unconscious
West Side pizza shop robbed of about $110
West Side pizza shop robbed of about $110 youngstown Two men robbed an employee at Brier Hill
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.01 .09 Avalon
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW The ultimate must-do list for all your local holiday plays, musicals and just fun
Cocca buys Niles shopping plaza
Staff report NILES Cocca Properties 3, LLC of Boardman has acquired the Mall View Plaza, 5580
Stop torturing OSU
Opinion: Stop torturing OSU Cleveland Plain Dealer: The torturous drip, drip, drip continues as the NCAA
Postal-service losses hit $5.1B
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in
Cranberries: Finicky and require patience
By Rick Nelson Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Here’s a sure sign of fall: Cranberries made their
Candidates emerge for sheriff, commissioner
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With two Mahoning County officeholders not
Pass the drumstick — and the wallet
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Add this to the nation’s economic indigestion: The cost of a
Marine had a ball with singer
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia-based Marine who took Justin Timberlake to her
Hospital unveils new MRI
Staff report CORTLAND ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital will host an open house for
NBA labor dispute moves to courts
Associated Press NEW YORK Locked-out NBA players including Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant
Brussels sprouts everyone will like
By Lauren Chattman Newsday Is there a more polarizing vegetable than brussels sprouts? To
Ohio St. seeks better offense
Associated Press COLUMBUS Everybody’s got a solution for what ails Ohio State. Interim coach
Nurses will picket
Nurses will picket MERCER, PA. Nurses at Pennsylvania state correctional institutions plan to
Ben fractured right thumb
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger has an unexpected homework assignment during the
Shurmur defends strategy
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA If Pat Shurmur had it to do all over again,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
Cops chase, catch burglary suspect
Staff report campbell Police chased a burglary suspect from a home on Porter Avenue for 15
Consumers spend more, boosting the economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers are giving a modest lift to the economy. They spent more
Protect Alaska’s Arctic
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times The nasty storm out of the Bering Sea that pounded Alaska’s
Pens stay hot, rally by Avalanche
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Neal had a goal and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins
McQueary email adds to confusion
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A former Penn State graduate assistant cited by a grand
YSU grad sets book-signing Dec. 4
Staff report new middletown Youngstown State University graduate Brian Douglas will be at his
Actor Robert Pattinson is looking forward to a new day ‘Twilight’ at dusk
‘BREAKING DAWN - Part 1’ Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard: Nov. 10 Possible fraud: A
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
Tuesday, November 15 (127 stories)
Lawyer skips contempt hearing in Jackson case
Lawyer skips contempt hearing in Jackson case LOS ANGELES (AP) — A partner of a defense attorney
Chicago archdiocese to pay sex abuse victim $3.2M
Chicago archdiocese to pay sex abuse victim $3.2M CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for a victim of
Ohio executes man for killing 3 sons in 1982
Ohio executes man for killing 3 sons in 1982 LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has executed a man who
Mahoning County auditor asks for modest budget increase in 2012
Mahoning County auditor asks for modest budget increase in 2012
Giffords speaks to southern Arizona constituents
Giffords speaks to southern Arizona constituents TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Farmland has biggest 1-year price jump since 1980
Farmland has biggest 1-year price jump since 1980 OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The average value of farmland
Lawyer: Accused in Ga. militia plot had no plans
Lawyer: Accused in Ga. militia plot had no plans GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — An attorney for one of
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,716
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,716 As of today, at least 1,716 members of the U.S.
Post office losses mount to $5.1 billion last year
Post office losses mount to $5.1 billion last year
Teach-ins under way on UC Berkeley campus
Teach-ins under way on UC Berkeley campus SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dozens of students and faculty at
Victimized fan tours a Superman house in Cleveland
Victimized fans tours a Superman house in Cleveland
Newton Falls girl in national Bible competition
Newton Falls girl in national Bible competition NEWTON FALLS Hannah-Abigail Toth of Newton Falls
Syrian soldiers killed in clash with defectors
Syrian soldiers killed in clash with defectors BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of soldiers and security
House Speaker Boehner calls GOP deficit plan 'fair offer'
House Speaker Boehner calls GOP deficit plan 'fair offer'
Stocks waver as Italian borrowing rates jump again
Stocks waver as Italian borrowing rates jump again NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks indexes wavered between
Ind. man, 87, says he was forced to deliver drugs
Ind. man, 87, says he was forced to deliver drugs DETROIT (AP) — A federal judge has entered a
Incumbent Judge Mary Jane Trapp to run again for appellate bench
Incumbent Judge Mary Jane Trapp to run again for appellate bench
Juveniles charged with assault in bullying at Warren's Willard K-8 school
Juveniles charged with assault in bullying at Warren's Willard K-8 school
Nurses plan informational picketing Wednesday in Mercer, other Pa. state prisons
Nurses plan informational picketing in Mercer, other Pa. state prisons
Plaza View Apartments get new security system, smoke detectors
Plaza View Apartments get new security system, smoke detectors
Weathersfield trustees have special meeting Wednesday
Weathersfield trustees have special meeting Wednesday
Pa. man jailed with his dad after denied lockup visit
Pa. man jailed with his dad after denied lockup visit
Ohio national forest halts sale of drilling rights
Ohio national forest halts sale of drilling rights
Liberty fire ruled arson
Liberty fire ruled arson Liberty The State Fire Marshal on Monday deemed Friday’s Liberty Square
Calif. judge rejects deal for lawyer as too harsh
Calif. judge rejects deal for lawyer as too harsh LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge is refusing
Ohio wants $266,000 back from closed charter school
Ohio wants $266,000 back from closed charter school
TMH has open house Wednesday to unveil new MRI system
TMH has open Wednesday to unveil new MRI system
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Belleria Pizza, Route
Boardman grad set for homecoming court
Boardman grad set for homecoming court TOLEDO Natalie M. Scarsella was named to the University
County facilities director requests budget increase of $800K for 2012
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As it calls for restoration of lost
McNally forgoes re-election bid, mulls mayoral run
Mahoning County Commissioner John McNally IV will not seek re-election next year and is “strongly considering” running for Youngstown mayor in the 2013 election.
State OKs $1.9M for district to pay bills
By Mark Kovac and Robert Guttersohn news@vindy.com columbus The state Controlling Board has
Boardman chief: Armored truck on duty
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The township’s police chief told trustees Monday
Police seek leads in latest homicide
Police are looking for leads and any witnesses to solve the city’s latest homicide.
Youngstown Council mulls pay raise as part of case
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation
Events will bring coats to children
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The second annual Ronald McDonald House Charities “Give-A-Coat” campaign
Storm downs power lines, trees in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Downed power lines and fallen trees were littered across the Mahoning
Tragedy Turns to Triumph
Youngstown State University’s president says the glorious thing about the Valley is that people turn tragedy into something beautiful.
osu football Trouble leaves teams in flux
Associated Press COLUMBUS The football programs at Penn State and Ohio State have had troubled
november fury Local fighters eye big wins
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL With Jake Giuriceo set to meet Bryne Green in the
Penguins enjoying KP duty
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team plays the first of 13 home games tonight, which means, if you miss it, you’ll only have 12 more chances this year to watch Kendrick Perry.
Players reject NBA offer
NBA players delivered a resounding but risky response to one more ultimatum from NBA Commissioner David Stern: See you in court.
ROYs: Kimbrel & Hellickson
Associated Press NEW YORK Craig Kimbrel overpowered hitters with his rocket right arm, then
Ali, others pay respects to Frazier
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA With his championship belt and a pair of gloves draped over his
Mooney moves on thanks to crucial kick from Conor Durina
The Mooney football team downed Steubenville in the Division III regional quarterfinals on Friday thanks to
YSU’s only focus: beat MSU
A few things need to happen for the Youngstown State football team to make its first playoff appearance since 2006.
Tepee tutorial
Wes Jones, owner of Native Life Tipi Rental, set up camp on the lawn of Struthers Elementary School. He began teaching classes in Native American culture Monday and will continue to do so through Thursday.
McDonald board OKs insurance-rate increases
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The village school board approved health-insurance
There’s no place like New Castle for ‘Oz’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com New castle, pa. There’s a cash-cow mooing on Aunt
Cantor: Deficit deal is likely
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sidestepping controversy, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.,
oddly enough
oddly enough Struggling Ohio barber lets customers choose price CANTON An Ohio barber whose
ODNR gives permits for Coitsville drilling to Chesapeake Energy
Staff report COITSVILLE The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has permitted Chesapeake Energy
Maintenance worker pleads guilty to theft
Staff report WARREN Rex Thomas, a Trumbull County maintenance worker, pleaded guilty to theft in
Officer recognized
Officer recognized POLAND Capt. James J. Holt, district commander of the Warren District of the
Pressure mounts on Syrian leader
Pressure mounts on Syrian leader BEIRUT Jordan’s King Abdullah said Monday that Syrian President
PRESIDENTS CUP
U.S. team: Fred Couples (captain), Jim Furyk, Bill Haas, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan,
Recall effort targets Wis. governor
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Political foes hoping to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker over
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.09 —.34 Avalon
Fracking oversight needed
Opinion: Fracking oversight needed (Toledo) Blade: Gov. John Kasich extols the energy and economic-growth
funding approved
funding approved The Controlling Board signed off on $350,000 for the Youngstown Business
Program helps fund grant studies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local entrepreneurs and emerging businesses will have a little extra
Bucks, Gators get early test
Associated Press COLUMBUS A lot of teams would rather not have a huge test in their second game
Elementary students get taste of art at Butler
Staff report Youngstown Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library
Rodgers’ 4 TDs lead Pack past Vikes
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Another night, another four-touchdown performance for Aaron
Supreme Court to review health-care overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday promised an extraordinarily thorough
browns More fun from ‘Factory’
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Angered by another loss, Cleveland comedian Mike Polk grabbed his
Tiger choice adds controversy
Associated Press SYDNEY The Presidents Cup has been looked upon as the country cousin of the
Ex-Chief Hughes to officially announce he’ll run for sheriff
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown Police Chief Jimmy Hughes will officially announce
Police believe teen participated in rash of area break-ins
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com McDONALD Police in Niles, McDonald and Weathersfield Township
steelers ‘Old’ Pittsburgh back in first
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin never met a bye week he didn’t like. Few, however,
Program set to replace waterlines
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN A program to replace aging waterlines on
Courts refuse stay for Ohio man
Associated Press COLUMBUS Options were running out Monday for a man set to be executed for
Public meeting on injection well
Staff report COITSVILLE Township residents will be able to voice their opinions on a new
Airline fined $900K for tarmac delays
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Department of Transportation said Monday it has fined a regional
Ex-boyfriend of Cain accuser says they all had met
Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. Sharon Bialek’s former boyfriend said Monday the then-couple
Will Republicans blow it?
Opinion: Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said that a good catch phrase could stop thinking for 50 years. One of
The GOP field has been a gold mine for late-night comics The comedy party
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Earlier this political season, many comedians lamented the
Museum to host Civil War seminar
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL The Museum of Ceramics, Fifth Street, will host a Civil War seminar
Sandusky: ‘I am innocent of the charges’
Associated Press NEW YORK A former Penn State football assistant coach charged with sexually
UCF reports $8.9 million net loss
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., the holding company of The Home
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
The right of citizens to videotape police
Opinion: By Jonathan Turley Los Angeles Times Twenty years ago, as Rodney King was beaten by Los Angeles
Commissioners should adopt ‘no’ as the rule on the budget
Editorial: There should be no misunder- standing about the attitude of private sector taxpayers when it comes
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Mark and Jillian DeSalvo, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 12. Erica
Tech Belt innovation center receives $30K grant
Staff report WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center has received $30,000 from the PNC
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2011. There are 46 days left in the year. Associated
Drug war moves to Central America
Opinion: SAN JOSE, Costa Rica While Mexico’s bloody war against the drug cartels is making headlines
Bone-marrow drives
Bone-marrow drives BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital is sponsoring two bone-marrow drives at
Poverty rate is no surprise
Opinion: Poverty rate is no surprise I am thoroughly disappoint- ed at the response generated by the
The more adoptions, the better
Opinion: By Akilah Bolden-Monifa McClatchy-Tribune November is National Adoption Month, a good occasion
Business group seeks members
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The MainStreetChamber once again is looking for new members. The newly
On Friday, Regis Philbin says goodbye to “Live! With Regis & Kelly.” Reege has made
On Friday, Regis Philbin says goodbye to “Live! With Regis & Kelly.” Reege has made it clear that he
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
Gas prices in Valley rise 1 cent to $3.30
Gas prices in Valley rise 1 cent to $3.30 YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in the Mahoning Valley rose 1
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., high school cafeteria. Youngstown Academy of
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dale E. Libb, 54, of 11171 Beaver Creek Road, Salem,
birthdays
birthdays “People’s Court” judge Joseph Wapner is 92. Actor Ed Asner is 82. Actor John Kerr
Monday, November 14 (93 stories)
Spending less, but celebrating more? Tell the Vindy about your holiday plans!
Spending less, but celebrating more? Tell the Vindy about your holiday plans!
Trumbull Co. judge reduces bond for man charged with killing his friend
Judge reduces bond for man charged with killing his friend
President of Second Mile charity linked to child abuse resigns
President of Second Mile charity linked to child abuse resigns
Phase Zero plan unveiled today to help local entrepreneurs
Phase Zero plan unveiled today to help local entrepreneurs
NBA players soundly reject league's offer, begin to disband union
NBA players soundly reject league's offer
Former police Chief Jimmy Hughes to run for Mahoning County sheriff
Former chief to run for Mahoning County sheriff
Youngstown police investigating city's 19th homicide
Youngstown police investigating city's 19th homicide
Youngstown council to consider pay raise for assistant city prosecutor
Youngstown council to consider pay raise for assistant city prosecutor
Tech Belt facility in Warren gets PNC Foundation grant
Tech Belt facility in Warren gets PNC Foundation grant
FBS has ribbon cutting at new Austintown location on Friday
FBS opens new location in Austintown on Friday
Ohio dad charged in diaper wipe lodged in infant's throat
Ohio dad charged in wipe lodged in infant's throat
US Supreme Court will hear health-care case this term
US Supreme Court will hear health-care case this term
Teen charged with raping child at Cincy fast-food restaurant
Teen charged with raping child at Cincy fast-food restaurant
Warren women charged with theft from Sears in Eastwood Mall
Women charged with theft from Sears in the Eastwood Mall
Former Warren Township police officer jailed for burglary, abduction
Former Warren Township police officer jailed for burglary, abduction
Supreme Court will hear health care overhaul arguments
Supreme Court will hear health care overhaul arguments
Mount Union football player hurt in hit-and-run wreck
Mount Union football player hurt in hit-and-run wreck
Court hearing set today for lawyer who tipped Tressel
Court hearing set for lawyer who tipped Tressel
Deanna Canter | Jon Parsons
YOUNGSTOWN Deanna Canter of Poland and Jon Parsons of Youngstown were married Aug. 27 in St.
Kathrine Gulling | Jasen White
NEW CASTLE, PA. Kathrine Gulling and Jasen White, both of Alexandria, Ohio, were united in
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Bloomfield High School, 2077 Park Road W, North Bloomfield, Ohio, will be the setting for
Gift drive will help those most in need
This year is the third for a gift drive benefiting poverty-stricken families and animal rescue
NOAS sells wreaths and poinsettias
NOAS sells wreaths and poinsettias WARREN Northeast Ohio Adoption Services is raising funds for
Pa. man killed in crash in Columbiana County
Pa. man killed in crash in Columbiana County Staff report LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol
Steelers regain top spot
A rookie quarterback, a game on the line. No better time for the Steelers’ defense to get back to what it does best.
Pair’s book pays tribute to Valley’s Slovak heritage
Susan Summers and Loretta Ekoniak couldn’t sit by and watch their Slovak heritage fade into the background.
Valley leads in industrial job growth in NE Ohio
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing productivity is on track to
Effort in works to buy, fix up old church
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell High grass and weeds are a forlorn congregation
Frost adds a new dimension in nature
While beautiful to see,the very mention of frost sends gardeners in both fall and spring scurrying for protective covering to keep plants safe from the cold.
Curtain rises on arts school
The hallway wall along the Stage Door is a blackboard, filled with chalk drawings and messages from students.
Valley legal team faces up to prostate cancer
Patrick K. Wilson had his son Liam in mind when he persuaded eight fellow attorneys from the Harrington, Hoppe
4 Hope luck rules in Week 13
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com After surviving a nailbiter against Steubenville, will
Brown powers YSU women to victory on road
Staff report FORT WAYNE, IND. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team had its highest
Slow start hurts Phantoms
The Dubuque Fighting Saints scored the first four goals then withstood a furious rally by the Youngstown Phantoms for Sunday’s 4-3 victory at the Covelli Centre.
Bad snap zaps Browns
When Phil Dawson trotted onto the field, the Cleveland Browns seemed moments from victory.
Pacquiao escapes upset
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The 28 stitches over his right eye weren’t enough to keep Manny
Kahne’s long streak of defeats is snapped
Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. While Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart have gone round-for-round
Social-networking sites click with neighborhood groups
Ken Stanislaw and fellow members of Lansingville Block Watch, the oldest such group in the city, call one another monthly on telephone land lines to organize meetings and stay informed.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Giant Christmas tree snaps during hoisting at Macy’s ATLANTA It’s the Drought
Fatal crash probed
Fatal crash probed LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash
births
births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jessica and Jordan DeMay of Columbia, S.C., girl, Nov. 12.
Riot police drive out protesters in Portland
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Several hundred protesters, some wearing goggles and gas masks,
Retirees of Delphi call on Congress
During her 31 years with General Motors, and later Delphi, Mary Miller got glossy personal-benefit summaries about what her retirement would look like
Obama vows to thwart Iran nukes, decries waterboarding
Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii President Barack Obama says sanctions on Iran are having
judas priest Heavy metal masters relive ‘Chosen Few’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Considering we live in an iPod playlist kind of world,
Leaders: Asia-Pacific free trade is vital
Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii Asia-Pacific leaders say further freeing up trade is crucial
Should Israel attack Iran?
Opinion: JERUSALEM Last spring, Israel’s former spy chief, Meir Dagan, said bombing Iran would be “a stupid
Man missing after house blast in Dayton area is found dead
Associated Press FAIRBORN, Ohio The body of a 75-year-old man was found Sunday after he was
Pressure mounts on Syria, with Arab vote
Pressure mounts on Syria, with Arab vote beirut Syria’s embattled regime called for an urgent
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Immortals’ reigns with $32M opener los angeles The gods of ancient Greece have
It’s pretend mode in key Ohio race for US Senate seat
Columbus Dispatch Less than a year before the election, the nationally crucial Ohio race for the
Pawlenty could have contended
Opinion: By Byron York Newspaper Enterprise Association DES MOINES, IOWA This could have been Tim
What are Kasich’s priorities?
Opinion: What are Kasich’s priorities? When Gov. Kasich was at the Spread Eagle Tavern recently, do you
Football playoffs Regional finals
DIVISION III Who: Cardinal Mooney (8-3) vs. Dover (11-1) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where:
Pa. bills aimed at gamblers who leave kids in cars
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering increased penalties
a statement from ANTHONY STANKO
a statement from ANTHONY STANKO Howland senior lineman Anthony Stanko responded to a request from
Ohio government websites get high marks in Sunshine Review
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio government websites rank high for making public information
GOP open houses
GOP open houses BOARDMAN The second in a monthly series of Republican Readiness 2012 open houses
Senator warns about costs of layaways; group refutes
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. The return of layaway plans this holiday shopping season is
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Flynn’s new site has ‘Panera Bread-like’ feel
Staff report BOARDMAN A regional company has debuted a new Mahoning Valley location. Mercer,
Lake Erie’s algae outbreak taking toll on fish
Associated Press PORT CLINTON, Ohio Researchers who study Lake Erie think toxic algae blooms
Man, oh, man, girls are beating boys
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday The latest round of test results are in for America’s shoolchildren, this
There is a right to hold a sign; pitching a tent isn’t the same
Editorial: Youngstown has avoided the worst of the “occupy” movements that has been seen in some other areas.
video game review
‘call of duty: modern warfare 3’ Grade: B Details: Activision, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3,
Warren councilman leads charge in effort to crack down on bullies
School administrators and elected officials must fulfill their responsibility to make sure that bullying doesn’t interfere with any student’s education and ambitions
Reasons to end Cuba boycott
Opinion: Reasons to end Cuba boycott Dallas Morning News: What happens in Cuba normally stays in Cuba,
Speech becoming problematic
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Stolen Valor Act of 2005, a compound of political pandering and moral
Surplus food
Surplus food Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. SE, Warren, will have a produce giveaway from 1
penn state football Paternos get support
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The crowd that gathered in front of Joe Paterno’s home
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2011. There are 47 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township trustees, 6 p.m., administration office. Girard Board of Health,
Monti to form new Italian government
Monti to form new Italian government rome Economist Mario Monti accepted the monumental task
Actress Rita Moreno keeps on dancing
By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK As Rita Moreno nears her 80th birthday, she’s
TV special tackles film collaborations
McClatchy Newspapers Almost four decades ago, a young filmmaker named Steven Spielberg asked
“terra nova” (8 p.m., fox): Maddy (Naomi Scott) makes a horrifying discovery that could
“terra nova” (8 p.m., fox): Maddy (Naomi Scott) makes a horrifying discovery that could put her life
GOP official: Debt talks are a ‘roller coaster ride’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican co-chairman of a committee in charge of slashing the
bridge
bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 uQ v10 5 3 w10 9 8
Penn State looks to new week
For Penn State University, there was the past week — a week of unimaginable turmoil and sorrow, anger and disbelief and shame.
Sunday, November 13 (101 stories)
State, local leaders bad-mouth bullying at town hall in Youngstown
State, local leaders bad-mouth bullying at town hall in Youngstown By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Victim of Saturday night house fire in Youngstown ID’d
Victim of Saturday night house fire in Youngstown ID’d Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN The man who
Cuban foreign minister to lecture at YSU on Friday
Cuban foreign minister to lecture at YSU on Friday YOUNGSTOWN Jorge Alberto Bolanos Suarez, a
Steelers hold on for 24-17 win over Bengals
Steelers hold on for 24-17 win over Bengals CINCINNATI (AP) — Rashard Mendenhall ran for a pair of
Rams edge bungling Browns
Rams edge bungling Browns CLEVELAND (AP) — Phil Dawson missed a 22-yard field goal attempt after a
National group to honor leader of Mahoning Valley’s V-GRIP campaign
National group to honor leader of Mahoning Valley’s V-GRIP campaign Staff report WASHINGTON,
Salem man critically injured in hit-skip crash in Portage County
Salem man critically injured in hit-skip crash in Portage County Staff report RAVENNA A 20
Super committee on US debt headed toward failure, co-chairman warns today
Super committee on US debt headed toward failure, co-chairman warns today Associated Press
Campbell councilman plans $50K fund-raising drive for community center
Campbell councilman plans $50K fund-raising drive for community center By jeanne starmack
Tire and auto shop with ‘Panera Bread’ feel opens in Boardman
Tire and auto shop with ‘Panera Bread’ feel opens in Boardman Staff report BOARDMAN A regional
School for performing arts opens in Poland
School for performing arts opens in Poland By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The
Attorneys grow Movember mustaches to raise awareness of prostate-cancer dangers facing men
Attorneys grow Movember mustaches to raise awareness of prostate-cancer dangers facing men By
Children host 50th anniversary event for Testas
POLAND Josephine and Eugene Testa of Poland marked their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 8 at a
Dinner party honors Freeses for anniversary
NEW MIDDLETOWN Donald and Betty Freese of New Middletown, formerly of Struthers, celebrated the
60th anniversary of Kanas gathers family at party
YOUNGSTOWN Steve and Betty Kana of Youngstown were honored at a 60th wedding anniversary
Eberts will mark 50th anniversary with their family
POLAND Dr. Daniel and Ruth Ebert of Poland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday.
Family marks Sicilianos’ 70th at dinner party
AUSTINTOWN The 70th wedding anniversary of James and Agnes Siciliano of Austintown was marked by a
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus-Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members will dine out
Seniors need Santa, too: Won’t you play the part?
How It Works Be a Santa to a Senior Choose a participating “Be a Santa to a Senior” store.
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. Guests are welcome. Club presidents
TMH to sponsor holiday tasting
TMH to sponsor holiday tasting WARREN The Women’s Auxiliary of Trumbull Memorial Hospital will
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
Butler has preview, sale down to a fine art
YOUNGSTOWN A preview party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 2 will introduce the 41st Annual American
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Daisy Dozen will meet for a Christmas workshop. Chairwomen are Janet Weller and Colleen
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY L.B. Circle has scheduled a meeting for noon at Eat’n Park. Jean Mook is hostess.
It’s all about the children at upcoming fundraiser
MERCER, PA. The annual Christmas Celebration for Children, a fundraiser sponsored by the Friends
YSU knocks off top-ranked North Dakota State
A Fargo reporter asked Youngstown State quarterback Kurt Hess what he thought about his team nickname: the Penguins.
Injection wells produce safety worries in Girard, Hubbard
Girard Mayor James Melfi found out about a brine injection well in the same way his residents did.
Girard ships off Pirates
Led by Ahmad Eggleston, Indians roll past Black River By tom williams williams@vindy.com
Disability doesn’t slow down Magistrate Anthony Sertick
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Atty. Anthony Sertick Jr., recently named one
Mistakes cost YCS in loss to Shadyside
The Eagles lost fumbles inside the Tigers’ 10. By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com NEW PHILADELPHIA
Boy Scouts work to earn new robotics badge at YSU
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Being a Boy Scout has come a long way from the days
Dramatic second-half rally helps Western Reserve sting Hornets
Trailing 14-0 at halftime, the Blue Devils got a boost from Tommy Marlowe’s motivational speech, and his four sacks.
Salem nursing school to graduate 100th class
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com SALEM For more than 50 years, graduates of Hannah E. Mullins
Prosecutor Gains injured in accident on motorcycle ride
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com RICHFIELD Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains is alive but
Perry’s career night propels YSU
Staff report birmingham, ala. The Youngstown State men’s basketball team won its first road
Treez Please, Lien Forward join V&M to beautify Brier Hill area
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A group of community members donned gloves
Balanced scoring keys Phantoms, 5-2
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com youngstown Five different players scored goals as the
Burn barrels will return, Occupy Youngstown vows
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The tarp and burn barrel will soon return to
METRO DIGEST || Operation Santa Paws to benefit abused, neglected, discarded animals
Man dies in fire YOUNGSTOWN A man died Saturday night after a fire consumed a home on the
Hands-on learning at Chaney STEM
Jerisha Morton, a junior in Youngstown Chaney’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math school, is one of 150 select students in the STEM school. Students had to apply and be interviewed to gain entrance into the new, hands-on program.
Back-to-future voting system had inauspicious beginning
Editorial: It was 9:26 p.m., almost two hours after the polls closed Tuesday in Ohio, that the problems with
Republican candidates tackle Iran in debate
Associated Press SPARTANBURG, S.C. Republican presidential hopefuls sharply criticized President
Hospital infections can be lethal
Q. I heard your radio show on infection control while driving to the hospital to visit my wife.
Red-hot Bucks go cold, fall to Purdue in OT
Associated Press west lafayette, ind. Ohio State entered its game at Purdue on Saturday favored
Copper sword stolen from statue at Lincoln’s Tomb
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Copper thieves have struck at Abraham Lincoln’s burial site
Browns’ McCoy, Rams’ Bradford to meet again
Associated Press Cleveland Once reviled rivals, Colt McCoy and Sam Bradford are now fast
Staal stops scoreless skid as ’Canes drop Penguins
Associated Press raleigh, n.c. Eric Staal scored for the first time in a month and the Carolina
Upstart Bengals start pivotal stretch vs. Steelers
Associated Press Cincinnati A packed stadium. First place on the line in mid-November. The
Silvio Berlusconi steps down as Italian premier
Associated Press ROME A chorus of Handel’s “Hallelujah” rang out Saturday as Silvio Berlusconi
Obama courts Asian powers
Associated Press HONOLULU Placing high hopes on the economic power of Pacific rim nations,
Emotions run high as Happy Valley struggles to begin to heal
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The Penn State players left the field with their heads
Warren Junior Masters finals today
The finals of the 25th Warren Junior Masters Bowling Tournament will be today at 1 p.m. at Niles
The Valley man behind viral Browns rant
Opinion: As a journalist, columnist and an admitted smart aleck, I love a good one- liner. This week, when
“reel love” (7 p.m., CMT): We have a Burt Reynolds sighting. He shows up tonight in this
“reel love” (7 p.m., CMT): We have a Burt Reynolds sighting. He shows up tonight in this TV film
Saturday’s big east Conference games
Pittsburgh 21, Louisville 14 LOUISVILLE, KY. Tino Sunseri threw for one touchdown and ran for
Penn State failed young victims
Editorial: Penn State failed young victims To read the 23-page findings of fact released by the grand jury
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Nov. 5
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Zero Day” by David Baldacci (Grand Central) 2. “The Litigators” by John
Saturday’s Mid-American conference games
Kent State 35, Akron 3 AKRON Trayion Durham ran for two of Kent State’s four second-half
Saturday’s area college games
Mount Union 28, Muskingum 0 NEW CONCORD Matt Piloto threw for 322 yards and three touchdowns as
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Madeleine Sherwood (“The Flying Nun”) is 89. Producer-director-actor Garry
Candidates, save your trinkets
Opinion: Candidates, save your trinkets Well, election day 2011 has come and gone and my wife and I have
Saturday’s other big ten games
No. 22 Michigan 31, Illinois 14 CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Liberty High graduate Fitzgerald Toussaint ran
Paterno-less Penn St. loses to Nebraska
Associated Press state college, pa. If they didn’t know better, fans in Happy Valley would have
Gary’s career rushing game helps Notre Dame cruise past Maryland
Associated Press landover, md. Jonas Gary ran for a career-high 136 yards and two touchdowns,
Saturday’s other Missouri valley football conference games
Indiana State 28, Missouri State 20 SPRINGFIELD, MO. Shakir Bell ran for 206 yards and two
Stewart 8th, Edwards 9th at Phoenix
Associated Press avondale, ariz. Matt Kenseth had no idea his pole-winning run at Phoenix
Court prepares to take on health-care law
Court prepares to take on health-care law WASHINGTON Supreme Court justices appear poised to
record reviews
MIRANDA LAMBERT Album: “Four the Record’ (RCA Nashville) Grade: B “Baggage Claim,” the first
Good deals to be had
Associated Press NEW YORK Haven’t booked your holiday flight yet? Smart move. The cheapest
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHT
Atty. Shawna L’Italien, who resides in Salem, has received the Ohio State Bar Foundation’s statewide
Author will give stress-relief talk
Author will give stress-relief talk LEETONIA Julia Fuhrman Davis, a North Lima author, will
Years Ago
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Royal Hanniford Circus coming
Staff report North Lima Iromtua Inc., in cooperation with the Auto Mori Grotto, will present the
Complying with Walsh Act costs Ohio $10 million
Opinion: Four years ago, Ohio became the first state to comply with the Adam Walsh Child Protection and
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is Sherri Shepherd from “The View” the one who played the policewoman on
When people have money to spend and they spend it, economy grows
Opinion: One thing on which all rep- utable economists agree is that we are a consumer-driven economy. If
FROM CONSUMER REPORTS SRTm
The hottest electronics this holiday season? Tablet computers and e-book readers, the editors of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., high school library. Kinsman Township
Nurses, assistants fill gaps in doctors’ ranks
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON When the medical staff executive committee helps chart the future of
YWCA to host truck driver orientation
YWCA to host truck driver orientation YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown and TDDS Technical
Taste of Success
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com ELLSWORTH Bill Hendricks built his first home at the young
Frank Zappa ensemble Free concert will span career
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music will present a free concert featuring the
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Wells Fargo Dealer Services Inc. v. Peter Pappas,
Stoneware traps kept ants away from food
Ants have been sneaking inside warm houses for centuries. Our ancestors did not use poison, but
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
“Betty Crocker’s Do-Ahead Cookbook,” 1st edition, color photos, 160 pages, General Mills, 1972, $40.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Legends in Concert, 8 p.m.: Maureen Collins, Todd Hancock and James
Salty water fuels an acidic debate
At the crux of the debate between state environmental legislators and Patriot Water Treatment, LLC, is brine.
Textile makers struggle to find workers
Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Textiles, once a signature craft of Philadelphia industry,
UNDER ONE ROOF
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Home is where not only the heart is these days — but also the
Kelsey Grammer rules supreme
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It goes without saying, Kelsey Grammer had a
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Whatever became of my teenage heartthrob, Fabian? O.L., Dover, Del. A. Fabiano Anthony Forte
Blood Drives
Blood Drives A listing of blood drives throughout the Mahoning and Shenango valleys for the
Clergy assignments announced for Youngstown Diocese
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry has announced new clergy assignments for the
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Man dies in fire tonight on Youngstown's South Side
A man died Saturday night after a fire consumed a home on the city's South Side.
Bishop Murry announces new priest assignments
Bishop George V. Murry has announced new clergy assignments for the Diocese of Youngstown.
Scouts earn new merit badge buildihng robots at YSU
Being a Boy Scout has come a long way from the days of learning to pitch tents, tie knots and build campfires.
OVI checkpoint in Boardman tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will have an OVI checkpoint set up from 10:30 p.m. tonight until 2:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S Route 224 in Boardman.
Basball catcher Ramos thankful after surviving 2-day kidnapping
His eyes tearing up with emotion, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos embraced his rescuers Saturday and said he had wondered whether he would survive a two-day kidnapping ordeal that ended when commandos swept into his captors' mountain hideout.
Herman Cain says God told him to run
Republican Herman Cain said God convinced him to enter the race for president, comparing himself to Moses: "'You've got the wrong man, Lord. Are you sure?'"
Prosecutor: Sandusky's charity for troubled kids provided access to potential victims
Over the past 30 years, politicians, sports stars and community leaders heaped praise on Jerry Sandusky and the charity he founded for troubled youngsters, The Second Mile.
Italians rejoice over resignation of Premier Berlusconi today
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi resigned Saturday after parliament's lower chamber passed European-demanded reforms, ending a 17-year political era and setting in motion a transition aimed at bringing the country back from the brink of economic crisis.
YSU leads North Dakota State 27-24 after three quarters
YSU leads North Dakota State 27-24 after three quarters.
Operation Santa Paws, photos will help abused, neglected, discarded animals
Operation Santa Paws is a drive by Shepherd of the Valley, spearheaded by its Poland community, to collect items for the dogs, cats, and other animals cared for by Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary in Salem, Animal Charity of Youngstown, and The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County in Warren. F
Prosecutor Paul Gains injured in motorcycle crash today
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains is alive but sore after suffering a bruised right hip in a motorcycle accident in Richfield Saturday afternoon.
Penn State falls to Nebraska in game steeped in tributes to victims, Joe Pa
The Nebraska and Penn State players gathered at midfield before the game, kneeling together for a long moment in a quiet stadium.
YSU trails North Dakota State 14-3 early in second quarter
YSU trails North Dakota State 14-3 early in second quarter
Newton Falls woman reports attempted abduction
An Ophelia Street woman reported that three white men attempted to pull her into their car at 9:30 p.m. Monday. The woman said she fought them off and ran home.
Parent-teacher conferences next week in Campbell
Campbell City Schools has scheduled fall parent-teacher conferences for kindergarten through 12th grades from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22. There will be no classes Nov. 23-25 for the Thanksgiving recess.
Youngstown town hall meeting on bullying Sunday
A town-hall meeting to address bullying, bigotry and other matters will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St.
Suspects arrested in Eastwood Mall theft
Warren police assisted Niles police in arresting several suspects in a Thursday afternoon theft at Sears at Eastwood Mall.
2 girls in bras, 3 boys arrested on curfew violations, drinking in Warren
Police arrested three boys and two girls, ages 13 to 15, at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at Niblock Avenue and Clearview Street northwest for a curfew violation.
Mooney claims a classic
More than 6,000 fans were holding their breath, the Steubenville cheerleaders were covering their eyes and 21 of the 22 players on the field — and 100 more on the sidelines — were watching their playoff lives come down to a 5-foot-7, 140-pound kicker that had missed three extra points the week before.
Opera star Lawrence Brownlee to shine on Youngstown stage
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN International opera star Lawrence Brownlee
Somber mood fills Valley ceremony to salute fallen military heroes
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A chilly wind and overcast sky reflected the
Crestview Blower’s them over
Junior running back runs for 304 yards as Rebels advance with win over St. Thomas By MATTHEW
Quick-striking ’Jacks top Phantoms
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While celebrity chef Guy Fieri watched the game
Occupy Youngstown protestors plan to hold their ground
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Occupy Youngstown members say they aren’t
YSU women fall to WVU in opener
Staff report Morgantown, W.Va. Youngstown State shot less than 20 percent from the field and
Recession lessens collections at some churches
By JOEL ANDERSON TheNewsOutlet.org Nothing is safe during a recession. Not even the house of
Food bank in Valley gets grant to expand
Staff report Youngstown Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley was awarded a $15,000
Penguins seek upset at North Dakota St.
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When YSU coach Eric Wolford compares his program to
Ashen Ward looks to be team leader
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Dec. 30, 2010, Ashen Ward exploded for a career-
Springfield PD to raise funds for canine unit
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Township Police Chief Matthew Mohn plans to
Niles, Weathersfield plan joint purchases
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees have approved a
METRO DIGEST || Town-hall meeting to focus on bullying
Town-hall meeting to focus on bullying YOUNGSTOWN A town-hall meeting to address bullying,
Snack alternatives at Harding
Jordan Barnes tries broccoli from Harding Elementary School's snack offerings. Students are being offered healthier alternatives to fat-laden potato chips or sugary cookies twice a week as part of aprogram being funded by a state grant.
Players, owners meet as deadline expires
Associated Press new york As Commissioner David Stern’s deadline passed, the NBA and its
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Foodstock, 1:30 to 10 p.m.: A day of live music to raise money for
Two units fight blaze at apartments in Liberty for second time in 8 days
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty A second fire in eight days within the same
It’s a very strange game day at Penn St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. All the familiar sights and sounds of a football weekend at
Italy moves toward economic change
Associated Press ROME Under pressure to control its dangerous debt, Italy sped a package of
Pittsburgh couple die in Hawaii crash
Pittsburgh couple die in Hawaii crash HONOLULU A couple killed on board a helicopter that
Sheriff: Elderly Amish man attacked by son in new beard-cutting incident
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE An elderly Amish man was attacked by his own son, who a sheriff
Kyle Busch sorry; loses sponsor
By Jim Peltz Los Angeles Times AVONDALE, Ariz. NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has built his career
Obama: Welcome troops with jobs
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Heralding the end of one war and the drawdown of another,
Ohio baby arrives early at 11:11 a.m. on 11/11/11
Associated Press CLEVELAND A baby expected next week arrived in memorable style at 11:11 a.m. on
James Neal leads Penguins to win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Playing against the team that traded him away nine months ago gave
OSU, Sullinger bounce Wright State in opener
Associated Press COLUMBUS Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger scored 19 points to go with
Whistle-blowers drew notice to mortuary trouble
Associated Press WYOMING, Del. The body of the Marine lay on a gurney at the Dover Air Force
Buckeyes face another test on road at Purdue
Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. With little fanfare, things appear to have returned to
US officials launch probe of electric vehicles after Volt fire
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Federal safety officials have launched a probe into whether the
Ferry with 18 on board hijacked in Turkey
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey A ferry with 18 passengers was hijacked off a northwestern
Stocks surge after 389-point plunge earlier this week
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks surged Friday, erasing their losses for the week, after Italy
Tiger in charge with 67 in 2nd round
Associated Press SYDNEY The latest comparison between Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus was not
NBA season hinges on how players react to offer
Associated Press NEW YORK The time for talk in the NBA is over. David Stern made that clear
OCCUPY WALL STREET
OCCUPY WALL STREET Across the U.S. Some of the latest developments in the Occupy protests:
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Collectors road show in final day in Valley
Collectors road show in final day in Valley AUSTINTOWN The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow’s
Native species come first
Opinion: Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise: Most Texans have nothing against donkeys. Though the critters may not
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ruby Nash Curtis of Ruby and the Romantics is 72. Playwright-actor Wallace
POLICE CALLS for Liberty, Girard and Hubbard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
Lead pastor for Lutherans to be installed
Staff report warren The installation of the Rev. Dee Emmert as lead pastor for Hope Lutheran
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 uQ v10 5 3 w10 9 8 6 5 4 2
HISTORY OF FAITH
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com austintown Robert “Bob” Bishop has witnessed history in
Go & Do
TOday Children “101 Dalmatians,” 1 p.m., by Easy Street Productions, Ford Family Recital Hall,
Sandler’s ‘Jack and Jill’ is all downhill
Al Pacino enlivens Sandler’s latest sludgefest By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Forget “Jack
Applications sought for psychology program
Staff report Youngstown The Beeghly College of Education at Youngstown State University is
newsmakers
newsmakers Land conservation at Blossom complete CLEVELAND A project to conserve as national
Health food for thought
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Snack time carries a little different meaning
Will it ever end?
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers We will never know what it’s like to live forever, but we
west austintown first umc | Celebration and brief history
West Austintown First United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, will mark the 170th
Hymn festival
Hymn festival east liverpool First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Fifth St., will sponsor a
Waiting for new skirmishes
Opinion: COLUMBUS Voters sent lawmakers a loud though not wholly unexpected message on Election Day about
GOP uses clout to hurt Dems
Opinion: In politics, the winners set the agenda. In the states, that enables them to redraw district lines
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments from the grand jury
The Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this
Don’t expect President Karzai to mourn U.S. military deaths
Editorial: This week’s report that at least 1,712 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan since
Legal woes mount for Jackson doctor
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jail time is not the only problem looming for the doctor convicted
METERO DIGEST || Whitetails fundraiser
Whitetails fundraiser CANFIELD Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Mahoning Valley Chapter
Hartzell scholarship hits $250,000 mark
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State University scholarship fund in memory of slain
Students compete for ideas at college
Staff report Grove city, pa. The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grove City College
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2011. There are 49 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James M. Behmer Jr., 54, of 6317 St. Andrews Drive,
GED testing offered at Choffin next week
GED testing offered at Choffin next week youngstown Choffin Career and Technical Adult Education
Friday, November 11 (153 stories)
Wild game dinner at Mill Creek fundraiser for Whitetails Unlimited
Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Mahoning Valley Chapter Whitetails Unlimited fundraising banquet and wild-game dinner Wednesday at Mill Creek Metroparks’ McMahon Hall, 7574 state Route 62.
Warren Ponderosa offering free meals to vets, military
Ponderosa Restaurant, 3581 Elm Road N.E., is offering a free buffet and beverage to veterans and military personnel from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday during its Freedom to Celebrate Our Heroes event.
2nd Liberty apartment complex fire suspicious, officials say
2nd Liberty apartment complex fire suspicious, officials say
Labor Department probing Erie police weekend work rules
Labor Department probing Erie, Pa., police weekend work rules
Man found dead in tent at Occupy Salt Lake site
Man found dead in tent at Occupy Salt Lake site SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say a man has
Va. nuke plant gets OK to restart
Va. nuke plant gets OK to restart RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is giving
Panel: Every child should get a cholesterol test
Panel: Every child should get a cholesterol test CHICAGO (AP) — Doctors are recommending that
Police say Ohio dad beat girl over alphabet lesson
Police say Ohio dad beat girl over alphabet lesson AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio have accused
Ponderosa offers free food for veterans Monday
Ponderosa offers free food for veterans Monday WARREN The Ponderosa Restaurant, 3581 Elm Road
Obama observes Veterans Day with Arlington rites
Obama observes Veterans Day with Arlington rites ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama is
New Greek govt takes over, former banker at helm
New Greek govt takes over, former banker at helm ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s new technocrat
Stocks jump after Italy passes economic reforms
Stocks jump after Italy passes economic reforms NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied today as new
Sheriff: Amish man’s beard cut in new Ohio attack
Sheriff: Amish man’s beard cut in new Ohio attack STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An elderly Amish man
Penn State trustees meet to begin recovery
Penn State trustees meet to begin recovery STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The arduous task of
Occupy Youngstown protestors remain, tent gone
Occupy Youngstown protestors remain, tent gone YOUNGSTOWN — About a dozen city police officers and
Campbell schedules parent-teacher conferences
Campbell schedules parent-teacher conferences campbell Campbell city schools has scheduled fall
Mo. man charged with cashing dead mother’s check
Mo. man charged with cashing dead mother’s check INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man being
Man, 64, hurt in drive-by pumpkin attack
Man, 64, hurt in drive-by pumpkin attack OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Police near Pittsburgh are searching
Police: Unarmed man shot inside own home
Police: Unarmed man shot inside own home PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The attorney for a Philadelphia man
Italian Senate approves economic reform bill
Italian Senate approves economic reform bill ROME (AP) - Italy’s Senate approved crucial economic
Ground broken for Pa. Tuskegee Airmen memorial
Ground broken for Pa. Tuskegee Airmen memorial SEWICKLEY, Pa. (AP) — Officials have broken ground
Foodstock music fest Saturday to benefit Second Harvest
Trumbull 100 is presenting Foodstock 2011, a music festival featuring nine local acts, on Saturday at W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association Branch 28 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eat’n Park
Tree-planting Saturday in Brier Hill
A tree-planting commemorating Youngstown’s Tree City USA designation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakland Avenue and Superior Street in the city’s Brier Hill neighborhood.
Unanswered questions, scandal haunt PSU
Just because Joe Paterno is gone doesn’t mean the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State is over.
Occupy group defies YPD
They were ordered to remove their tent and burn barrel from the city’s Central Square, and the Occupy Youngstown movement decided to...
Performance Index ranks city district next to last in Ohio
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school district’s Performance Index
Ursuline’s Reardon steps down
Dan Reardon certainly has a lot of fond memories of his high school football coaching years, but he’s not done yet.
Penguins on the run
PENGUINS ON THE RUN Runners with local ties helped the YSU cross country squad to its best finish
Fracking lobby money gushes forth in Ohio
Fracking industry contributions are filling the coffers of Ohio legislators and public officials just as fast as oil and gas companies are invading the state, according to a nonprofit group.
Sunshine didn’t stop 3 Phantoms from ice dreams
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown A trip to a Carolina Hurricanes game for his
A birthday to remember: Poland twins turning 11 on 11/11/11
Staff report Poland Secret birthday wishes remain a sacred tradition among four kids who are celebrating their 11th birthdays today — 11/11/11.
Trumbull court finalizes adoptions
Patricia Fink of Hubbard has taken an unusual route to being mother to three active little boys.
Mooney hopes history repeats in Steubenville showdown
Forget Mooney’s 5-1 record against Steubenville. More importantly, forget that the last time it played the Big Red, the Cardinals won 45-7 and went on to win the state championship.
Rebels, Knights to battle again
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD Last spring, Crestview and St. Thomas
Youngstown board to consider levy next week
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school-board members expect to decide
Ohio State president criticizes AD Smith
Associated Press COLUMBUS The NCAA accused Ohio State for the first time of a “failure to
Farmdale man indicted in death of friend in Vernon Twp.
Staff report WARREN Ryan Wrightsman, 21, of Farmdale has been indicted on charges of involuntary
Cardenas pleads insanity in killing of Omarosa’s brother
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man charged with gunning down the
Hiring Heroes
Paul Poulos of Boardman said when he got out of the Army, 'the general population was very confused about what skills veterans had.' The Boardman patrolman served two tours in Iraq.
Go & Do
TOday Children “101 Dalmatians,SDRq 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., by Easy Street Productions, Ford Family
School levy goes down
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com After voters rejected the Canfield school district’s bid
Poster contest dives into education
Winners of the eighth annual Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board’s stay-in-school poster contest were honored Thursday at The Embassy in Youngstown.
Veterans Day | Services, observances
A list of services and ceremonies for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise
Tree planting
Tree planting YOUNGSTOWN A tree-planting commemorating Youngstown’s Tree City USA designation
Missed opportunities accumulating
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t lead the NFL in any defensive category
Gingrich looks for an opening
Associated Press WASHNGTON Mitt Romney chugged ahead Thursday as the conservative-fueled drive
Ohioans shun government overreach
Opinion: What lessons were learned from this election? I ask better questions than provide answers so bear
A day to thank our veterans — and to do more if they need it
Editorial: The tradition that we observe today has its direct roots in World War I, then known as the Great
Selected local stocks
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Jobless rate hits 7-month low
Associated Press WASHINGTON The outlook for American jobs and trade looked a little brighter
Law, media, politics corrupt
Opinion: The real scandal in the accusations against Herman Cain is the corruption of the law, the media and
Senate OKs jobs benefits to aid military veterans
Associated Press WASHINGTON On Veterans Day eve, an uncharacteristically unified Senate
Davies leads kinky tribute
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The notion of the tribute album is inherently odd.
On the tracks | This weekend’s auto races
NASCAR SPRINT CUP KOBALT TOOLS 500 Avondale, Ariz. Schedule: Today, practice (ESPN2, 1:30-2:55
‘J. Edgar’ misfires
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar” is a lumbering miscalculation, a
“geek charming” (8 p.m., disney channel): In the new TV film, “Geek
“geek charming” (8 p.m., disney channel): In the new TV film, “Geek Charming,” Sarah Hyland
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Tosca,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve’s annual production at
Why wasn’t sex assault stopped?
Opinion: There is one line amid the 23-page grand jury presentment that marks the depth of the alleged
Santa luncheon at theater
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue, will present “Winter
Disturbing images
Opinion: Disturbing images Columbus Dispatch: Among the most disturbing aspects of the recent Chillicothe
Greece, Italy turn to experts to address debt
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Europe’s financial crisis eased Thursday as Greece installed a
Nixon shed no light on erasure of tape
Associated Press WASHINGTON Feisty and cagey, ex-President Richard Nixon defended his shredded
Smoke rising toward 3rd NASCAR title
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. When Tony Stewart passed Jimmie Johnson in the outside lane to
Woods leads early in Australian Open second round
Associated Press SYDNEY Tiger Woods walked off golf course to see his name atop the leaderboard
Austintown sixth-graders salute veterans’ service
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown Sixth-grade students continued Austintown
11-11-11 brings hopes for good fortune
Associated Press Place your bets! Tie the knot! Make a wish! Friday is the 11th day of the 11th
Man charged with spreading HIV
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Indictments handed up by a Mahoning County grand jury include charges
oddly enough
oddly enough Maui bull freed after giant tire stuck on his head HONOLULU A rodeo bull in
5 die in crash of copter in Hawaii
5 die in crash of copter in Hawaii HONOLULU A helicopter taking four tourists on an excursion
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday West Branch Board of Education, special meeting, 8 a.m., principal’s conference
On the air | This weekend’s football games on TV and radio
TODAY 2:30 p.m. (Root) “Inside Notre Dame Football.” 4 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (Root) “College Football
Let parents decide; it’s their money
Opinion: Let parents decide; it’s their money After reading your obvi- ously one-sided opinion on Oct. 4, I
NBA players break off labor negotiations
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA players broke off negotiations with the league Thursday night,
Playoff histories
CARDINAL MOONEY (52-17) 1973 — Class AAA (2-0, state champions) Def. Cincinnati Moeller 34-7
Nortey hoping for big change in final year
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Senior point guard Macey Nortey has played in all 90
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2011. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
poster contest | Winners
The children who won and received honorable mention for the Mahoning County Juvenile Court Community
Playoff statistics
DIVISION III Matchup: Cardinal Mooney vs. Steubenville. Kickoff: Today, 7:30 p.m., at Fawcett
Verizon 4G LTE
Verizon 4G LTE YOUNGSTOWN Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the world’s first
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Trumbull County native, driving the No. 35 Big Red
Departments request funding
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s general-fund departments
Injuries mounting in both backfields
Associated Press BEREA Browns starting strong safety T.J. Ward’s right foot remains immobilized
GM Lordstown to shut down for 5 days
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Workers at the General Motors Co. Lordstown plant
Flying around on D has lifted Eagles of YCS
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Youngstown History doesn’t matter to the Youngstown
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Veterans Day
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Veterans
Interim coach remains devoted to JoePa
Associated Press State colleGE, Pa Tom Bradley’s eyes welled up when he was asked about his
Second-half scoring skill has Girard’s attention
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com girard After opening the season with a pair of
Balance is the key for Western Reserve and Malvern
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Berlin Center When Western Reserve High football coach
Poland trustees move to renew levy in March
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Trustees took the first step this week to placing
Postseason hopes still alive
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU’s playoff hopes have twice been declared dead by
Mahoning Valley Top 10
Mahoning Valley Top 10 39. Maplewood, Trumbull, 106.8446, Excellent, $9,457. 51. Canfield,
Girl testifies about incident
Staff report WARREN A Harding High School sophomore took the witness stand Thursday and
Board of control OKs demolition contract
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a $1.12
Food collection set for Saturday
Staff report NILES “WFMJ Today” on-air personalities will collect food for the fifth annual
Center boys cross country team excels
The Boardman Center Middle School boys cross country team finished its season with a 120-1 record.
Chicken sandwich, smile fries, fruit, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available
Chicken sandwich, smile fries, fruit, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available Cheesy garlic bread/
Presentation opens students eyes about bats
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Karen McCallum, activity director and outdoor education specialist
St. Charles school uniforms take Halloween twist
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate Halloween, the uniforms usually worn at St. Charles
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Cornersburg Dairy Queen started a new tradition on Oct. 22, as the
Library elevator out of service
Those visiting the Poland library for the next few weeks will have to take the stairs. The
Phantoms Pee Wee team earns road victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team split a pair of games last weekend, falling at home and
Shepherd of the Valley presents Operation Santa Paws
Operation Santa Paws is back to bring happiness, joy and chew toys to animals in the Mahoning
Boardman sports briefs
YSU baseball camp The Youngstown State baseball staff will host a camp for boys and girls aged
Dancers to perform at Orange Bowl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Come Jan. 4, 10 local dancers will travel to Miami, Fla., for
St. Michael’s scholarship auction has Halloween twist
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com St. Michael’s Catholic Church hosted its ninth annual
Former Canfield teacher honored by past student
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com When David Costello retired from his teaching position
Canfield briefs
Drop and shop for free Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield Road, in Struthers is collecting holiday
Maggie O’Reilly marries Drew Pitzer
Bonita O’Reilly of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Maggie O’Reilly, and Drew
Boardman briefs
Drop and shop for free Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield Road, in Struthers is collecting holiday
Career center students explore marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
Hadley fifth at state cross country meet
Boardman sophomore Mark Hadley concluded one of the most impressive seasons in the history of the
Canfield speech team second at event
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Speech and Debate team started the season on
Serendipity Preschool launches Discovery Room program
Serendipity Christian Learning and Development Center is dedicating a new classroom in its current
Poland Shepherd celebrates Halloween
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, Halloween at Shepherd of the Valley Poland was a
Community rallies around Village family
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Oct. 23, the Austintown community heeded the call for help from
Storm water utility fee overturned
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Until Tuesday, Poland Village had a law and fee attached to
The Bistro at career center opens
Students in the Culinary Arts program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open
Speakers address ethics at Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District
The Bistro at career center opens
Students in the Culinary Arts program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open
Valley dancers to perform at Orange Bowl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Come Jan. 4, 10 local dancers will travel to Miami, Fla., for the
ACC preschool hosts Father’s Nights
Father’s Nights were recently held at Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center where
Phantoms Pee Wee team earns road victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team split a pair of games last weekend, falling at home and
PMS Student Council members volunteer
Poland Middle School seventh and eighth-grade Student Council members volunteered at the Masternick
Poland sports briefs
YSU basketball season tickets on sale Season tickets for the Youngstown State men’s and women’s
Home Instead’s Santa Program provides assistance to seniors
Be a Santa to a Senior Æ, the popular campaign that last year delivered gifts to more than 700 local
Poland briefs
Senior receives award Rebecca Mowad, a senior at Poland Seminary High School has recently received
SOV presents Operation Santa Paws
Operation Santa Paws is back to bring happiness, joy and chew toys to animals in the Mahoning
Students earn AP Scholar designation
Stacia Ruse is one of 10 Poland seniors who earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College
Watson celebrates Halloween
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Watson Elementary was overrun with creatures and characters of
Speakers address ethics at Mahoning Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the
Austintown briefs
Humility House hosts holiday extravaganza The Humility House, 755 Ohltown Road, Austintown, is
Ungaro defeats incumbent in trustee race
After unsuccessful bids to serve on the Youngstown City Council and as Mahoning County commissioner,
St. Christine fifth-graders learn dollars and sense
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy,com Although the fifth-graders at St. Christine School are many
After Tuesday’s election, Austintown’s 0.5-mill senior-services levy passed with about
After Tuesday’s election, Austintown’s 0.5-mill senior-services levy passed with about 52 percent of
Canfield sports briefs
YMCA offers Fall Youth Sports Program The Fall Youth Fundamental Basketball League kicks has
Austintown sports briefs
East Ohio Volleyball Club Tryouts will be held for the East Ohio Volleyball Club on Nov. 13 and 20
Angels toasts community support
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Angels for Animals hosted its annual Wine Taste to toast
Maszczak wins bid for trustee post
In Tuesday’s general election, Stephen Maszczak was elected as a township trustee after upsetting
Trustee Moliterno earns another term
On Tuesday, voters gave Boardman Trustee Larry Moliterno another term, as he received 59 percent of
Boardman girls soccer players earn postseason honors
Several Boardman soccer players earned postseason awards as the Federal League, Mahoning County and
Phantoms Pee Wee team earns road victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team split a pair of games last weekend, falling at home and
You can help Union get a greenhouse
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union principal Mike Masucci and the school’s Parent Teacher
Knights of Columbus donate money
The Knights of Columbus, Poland Council No. 4471 presented senior Kathleen McCaregher from Good News
Junior Women sponsor Halloween Carnival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Poland Junior Women’s Club has supported the community
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Brother of Warren teen found dead in N.C. reported as runaway
A woman whose 17-year-old daughter was found dead in Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 15 after having run away from home months earlier has reported her 13-year-old son as a runaway.
Obama administration urges new wilderness protections
Obama administration urges new wilderness protections HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Obama
Purple Heart given to Ohio brother of WWII soldier
Purple Heart given to Ohio brother of WWII soldier
Occupy Youngstown members mulling order from police chief
Occupy Youngstown members mulling order from police chief YOUNGSTOWN — Police Chief Rod Foley has
Examiner suggests revoking Ohio funeral home license
Examiner suggests revoking Ohio funeral home license
Ursuline’s Dan Reardon resigns
Ursuline’s Dan Reardon resigns WFMJ Television is reporting that Dan Reardon has resigned after
Man sentenced for making threats against Boxer
Man sentenced for making threats against Boxer SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — A California man who
‘Rock snot’ fears means salmon for native tribes
‘Rock snot’ fears means salmon for native tribes MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Fears that a Vermont fish
NY gov’s ‘I am the government’ quote now ringtone
NY gov’s ‘I am the government’ quote now ringtone ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A recent soundbite from New
Group says much mercury released into the air
Group says much mercury released into the air COLUMBUS (AP) A report from an Ohio environmental
Pa. US senators won't support Paterno for bid for prestigious medal
Pa. US senator won't support Paterno for prestigious medal
Musical fundraiser Saturday in Warren
Musical fundraiser Saturday in Warren WARREN Trumbull 100 is presenting Foodstock 2011, a music
Man charged with killling Omarosa's brother enters insanity plea
Man charged with killing Omarosa's brother enters insanity plea
GOP hopeful Perry heads to Letterman
GOP hopeful Perry heads to Letterman NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential contender Rick Perry
UCF’s O’Leary: NCAA violations not systemic issue
UCF’s O’Leary: NCAA violations not systemic issue ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida football
Cops: Man hid out at NY motel before killing owner
Cops: Man hid out at NY motel before killing owner UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say an ex-
Verizon brings faster 4G network to Mahoning Valley
Verizon brings faster 4G network to Mahoning Valley
SAT cheating probe in New York expanded to ACT
SAT cheating probe in New York expanded to ACT NEW YORK (AP) — New York authorities say their
EU warns of possible recession in eurozone
EU warns of possible recession in eurozone BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union warned today that
Man charged with killing woman, burning body
Man charged with killing woman, burning body PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police have arrested a
NC town with no candidates counts write-in votes
NC town with no candidates counts write-in votes TAR HEEL, N.C. (AP) — One North Carolina town
Hillary Clinton at APEC in Hawaii before Asia trip
Hillary Clinton at APEC in Hawaii before Asia trip HONOLULU (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary
911 tape played in Pa. wife’s hit-and-run death
911 tape played in Pa. wife’s hit-and-run death UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man
Perry says his campaign won’t end
Perry says his campaign won’t end BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Republican candidate Rick Perry
Fifth guilty plea entered in Philly abortion case
Fifth guilty plea entered in Philly abortion case PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A woman who killed a newborn
Paterno will not finish season as Penn State coach
Paterno will not finish season as Penn State coach Joe Paterno is out immediately as head coach of
Hoffmaster, Massarelli plans are told
Norma W. Hoffmaster of Sarasota, Fla., and Stanley M. Massarelli of Poland are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Chad and Becki (Cashier) Boger of Lakewood, Calif., announce the birth of a daughter, Stella Aurora,
Haluski sale at church
Haluski sale at church CAMPBELL St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave., will be
Paterno ousted at PSU; Bradley to coach
The day was always coming. The old coach was 84, and each new season brought questions whether it would be his last. No one, though, expected it to happen quite like this.
Paranormal tour of S&T homes conjures up interest
About 60 people attended a free paranormal activity tour of the old Youngstown Sheet & Tube company homes on Chambers Street in Campbell last Saturday.
Penn St. needs a makeover
Joe Paterno’s ouster on Wednesday wasn’t unexpected. It must, though, be merely the start.
Salute to Jewish veterans
The Jewish communities of the Youngstown, Warren and Sharon, Pa., areas will conduct a special Oneg Shabbat service Friday, Veterans Day, to honor Jewish-American military veterans.
Girard defense thrives on TOs
The Indians own a plus-22 turnover ratio this season By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
Shaky start gives way to fast finish
Led by QB Adam Coppock, Crestview has won 10 straight By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
Youngstown VFW to honor black veterans and sheriff
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Veterans of Foreign Wars Donald Lockett Post
Mad about Memphis: Ursuline’s Powell signs with Tigers
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Youngstown When your father is the school’s all-time
Burned vehicle found in Girard
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Police have failed to find the last-known
Canfield officials address residents’ concerns about Flower Mill property
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Township officials answered some questions but
YSU adds 2 for basketball; Poland, JFK players sign
Staff report The Youngstown State men’s basketball program officially added Bobby Hain of Jupiter,
North Dakota St. presents size and skill on both sides
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Sept. 24, North Dakota State played at Minnesota
Sojourn to the Past honored by first lady
Staff report Youngstown First lady Michele Obama presented Sojourn to the Past with the 2011
Grant growth at YSU recognized
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University faculty and staff garnered $8.7 million in
Valley church serves free turkey dinner
For the 14th year, the Assembly of God church at 5716 Struthers Road, will sponsor a free community Thanksgiving dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. next Thursday at Struthers High School, 111 Euclid Ave., Struthers. They’re expecting about 400 guests who will be entertained with music by Steve Fazzini.
Tuesday's results serve as springboard for 2012
Here what you should know about Tuesday’s election...
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
OWR production will have the added power of a pipe organ A RESOUNDING ‘TOSCA’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Opera Western Reserve has waited years to
Bottom 60 percent in U.S. are wealth deprived
Opinion: By Joyce Appleby Los Angeles Times We hear a great deal these days about the top 1 percent and
Cain accuser filed a later complaint
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three years after Karen Kraushaar settled her sexual harassment
Browns coach preaches patience in first season
Associated Press berea Pat Shurmur stood near the middle of the indoor practice field with one
Dow sinks as uncertainty deepens
Trouble on two fronts in the European debt crisis sent American stocks tumbling Wednesday to their biggest loss since the rocky trading of last summer. The Dow Jones industrial average fell almost 400 points.
New casino in Toledo won’t hire smokers
Associated Press TOLEDO Operators of a new casino in Ohio say they won’t hire smokers to work at
Should blood type guide your food choices?
By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Chicago Tribune While searching for relief from migraines and general
Editorial was wrong; science shows life begins at conception
Opinion: Editorial was wrong; science shows life begins at conception Two of your recent Opinion columns
If caffeine owns you, it might be time to reassert yourself Kick the habit
By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune For most people, a morning cup of java isn’t harmful. But if
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS singeRS, actors Worship Choir, First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman.
‘TOSCA’ NOTES
‘TOSCA’ NOTES Cast: The cast of Opera Western Reserve’s “Tosca” includes Marian Vogel, soprano, as
New judge appointed in Valley vehicular-homicide case
Staff report struthers The Ohio Supreme Court has appointed a new judge to take over in the case
New This week
New This week Anonymous (PG-13) In Elizabethan England, intrigue swirls around Edward de Vere,
Big-college football is big business
Opinion: WASHINGTON A few millennia from now, when archaeologists from an ascendant Brazil or Turkey or
Liberty leans heavily on grants for projects
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Changes in state tax laws will cut the
Youngstown Playhouse to present ‘Gee’s Bend’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder’s play
Redistricting plan stays stuck in limbo
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican leaders in the Ohio House continue to
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Whiskey River, 7 p.m.
canfield schools Zambrini: District now faces more cuts
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Canfield The schools superintendent says more cuts are
Applicants sought
Applicants sought WARREN YWCA Warren is taking applications for its Step Up career-training
Country Music Association Award WINNERS
WINNERS Winners at Wednesday’s 45th annual Country Music Association Awards: Entertainer of the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Surplus food
Surplus food Bunker Hill Methodist Church, 15096 W. Middletown Road, Beloit, various commodities
ODDLY enough
ODDLY enough Lion tranquilized outside den at zoo SEATTLE A lion got out of its den at the
DFT/if you go
if you go What: “Tosca,” by Opera Western Reserve When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Stambaugh
Artist's debut is what she wanted
The acoustic singer-songwriter assembled a crew of some fine musicians at Pete Drivere’s Ampreon Recorder studio in Youngstown last month and cranked out a four-song disc.
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Family Circus’ creator Bil Keane dies at 89 PHOENIX Bil Keane’s “Family Circus”
It’s about income brackets
Opinion: One of the things that has struck me, when I have gone on luxury cruise ships, is that most of the
Veterans: Seen and unseen
Opinion: By Dr. MARK W. HENDRICKSON Special to The Vindicator In economics, the first lesson I teach my
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2011. There are 51 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
WORLD DIGEST || Woman found fused to recliner
Woman found fused to recliner KANSAS CITY, Mo. A suburban Kansas City woman was left sitting in
officials study options after rejection of fee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Until Tuesday, Poland Village had a law and fee
Trumbull OKs $1.36M pact for sewer project in Vienna
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners awarded a $1.36 million
METRO DIGEST || Idora Neighborhood Workday Saturday
Neighborhood workday YOUNGSTOWN The Idora Neighborhood Workday is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Steelers’ Clark miffed about fine
Associated Press pittsburgh Ryan Clark’s first fine for an illegal hit drew nothing but a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradley S. Salus, 33, of 22 N. Portland Ave., Youngstown, and
Academic recovery blueprint holds promise for Youngstown
Editorial: In Tuesday’s general election, Youngstown residents went for experience and enthusiasm in the
ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS
ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS Radio soap opera premieres; Red Wanting Blue returns. C2
Pacquiao faces old nemesis in Marquez
Associated Press las vegas In the cavernous lobby of the MGM Grand hotel, they were hawking
GOP candidates: Fix the economy
Associated Press ROCHESTER, Mich. United in agreement for once, Republican presidential rivals
Campbell man free on bond after guilty plea in killing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell man has pleaded guilty to a
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Michelle Barbe and Oliver Prater, Warren, boy, Nov. 7. Dennis
Robbers grab $200 at Smoker Friendly
Robbers grab $200 at Smoker Friendly BOARDMAN Police continue to investigate a Wednesday morning
Radio soap opera premieres on WSOM
A new radio soap opera by Youngstown native Andria Lorelle debuted this week on local talk station
Fieri to appear at Phantoms game
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Food Network star Guy Fieri will appear at the Youngstown Phantoms
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.85 —.59 Avalon
Flu, pneumonia shots to be offered
Flu, pneumonia shots to be offered YOUNGSTOWN Flu and pneumonia shots are offered at the
Judge denies murder suspect’s motion to drop charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A judge has overruled a motion by a defendant in a capital-murder case
Iowa can’t stand still
Opinion: The Gazette, Cedar Rapids: Reinforcement of the call for education reform in Iowa arrived recently:
Home prices rise in Valley
Staff/wire reports WASHINGTON Home prices dropped in nearly three-quarters of U.S. cities over
Mezvinsky brings laughs to the Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Andrea Mezvinsky may be lost. As far as her comedy
HEALTH DIGEST || Northside designated as Level III trauma site
Northside designated as Level III trauma site YOUNGSTOWN Northside Medical Center, an affiliate
“bones” (9 p.m., fox): Joey “Jaws” Chestnut may not appreciate
“bones” (9 p.m., fox): Joey “Jaws” Chestnut may not appreciate tonight’s episode of “Bones.” It has
Corbett signs statewide texting-while-driving ban
Associated Press CAMP HILL, Pa. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett on Wednesday signed into law a
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Girard police still searching for owner of torched car
Police have failed to find the last-known owner of a burned-out Dodge Durango they discovered Sunday night.
Penn State Coach Paterno, President Spanier fired tonight
Joe Paterno is out immediately as head coach of the Penn State football program.
Woman found incompetent to stand trial in Pa. stabbing deaths
Woman found incompetent to stand trial in Pa. stabbing deaths
Boardman police seek suspect in Smoker Friendly robbery
Boardman police seek suspect in Smoker Friendly robbery
Fed grant jury indicts Trumbull County man for lying to a bank
Fed grand jury indicts Trumbull County man for lying to a bank
Judge overrules dismissal motion for murder suspect
Judge overrules dismissal motion for murder suspect
Cable companies to offer $9.95 broadband service for poor homes
Cable companies to offer $9.95 broadband service for poor homes
National conservative group ranks Ohio legislators
National conservative group ranks Ohio legislators
National Emergency Alert System to be tested at 2 p.m. today
National Emergency Alert System to be tested at 2 p.m. today There will be a test of the national
GOP’s Cain airs first ad, a farm-focused Iowa spot
GOP’s Cain airs first ad, a farm-focused Iowa spot DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential
More votes cast for deceased mayor in Michigan
More votes cast for deceased mayor in Michigan MONTAGUE, Mich. (AP) — More voters cast ballots for
Statement: Joe Paterno, Head Coach, Penn State - Nov. 9, 2011
Statement: Joe Paterno, Head Coach, Penn State - Nov. 9, 2011 STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Nov. 9, 2011
Wisconsin unions emboldened by Ohio vote
Wisconsin unions emboldened by Ohio vote MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Emboldened by the voters’ rejection
Calif. Marine beaten to death at Camp Pendleton
Calif. Marine beaten to death at Camp Pendleton CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in
ND House says UND may drop Fighting Sioux name
ND House says UND may drop Fighting Sioux name BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s House has
Coast Guard OKs winding down BP spill cleanup
Coast Guard OKs winding down BP spill cleanup NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Coast Guard is ready to
Paterno to retire at end of season
Paterno to retire at end of season STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - A person familiar with the decision
Accuser filed complaint in next job
Accuser filed complaint in next job WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman who settled a sexual harassment
US futures slide as Italian debt worries grow
US futures slide as Italian debt worries grow NEW YORK (AP) - Stock futures fell sharply today
Ashes of veteran stolen from cemetery
Ashes of veteran stolen from cemetery PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are investigating the theft of a
Ex-Pa. teacher sentenced for having child porn
Ex-Pa. teacher sentenced for having child porn CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A former central Pennsylvania
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree coming from Pa.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree coming from Pa. MIFFLINVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A small-town spruce
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
REUNIONS
East High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at noon Monday at T.J.’s Restaurant in the
Fall food drive under way
Fall food drive poland During the month of November, Shepherd of the Valley-Poland is collecting
A-B-C: Always be closing
YSU senior defensive end Obinna Ekweremuba said the Penguins approach every game like they’re facing the No. 1 team in the country.
Voters elect old, new school leaders
Voters elected a mix of incumbents and challengers to school boards in Mahoning County.
Political newcomers win Poland, Canfield trustee races, DiVito, Zarlenga ousted
By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com youngstown Voters in Poland and Canfield townships made a
PRIDE UP FRONT
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com berlin center Following perhaps the two biggest wins of his high school career, Western Reserve running back Donnie Bolton has many to thank.
Support for Paterno ‘eroding’
Coach Joe Paterno is fighting for his job amid “eroding” support from Penn State’s board of trustees and a widening sex-abuse scandal and possible cover-up centered on former assistant and one-time heir apparent Jerry Sandusky.
Liberty Twp. retains Stoyak; Warren BOE gets new faces
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Liberty Township voters have retained eight-year veteran
Family's scare points to need for CO detectors
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN As tragic as it was when six people died in a house fire
STEELERS || Defeat still stinging Tomlin
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, the evidence still hurt.
Official: Ex-officer’s cases not damaged by 1 instance of lying
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com hermitage, pa. A police officer who resigned after
OSU FOOTBALL | Bucks wary of Purdue trap
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State interim coach Luke Fickell isn’t sure about the standings
Browns sign FB Williams
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Browns have signed fullback Eddie Williams to their practice
Man dies in fire on Youngstown's South Side
The man who died in a duplex fire Monday evening on the city’s South Side has been identified as Andrew Douglas Jr., 45, of 3144 Pine Hollow Drive, where the fire occurred.
11-year Niles police veteran sworn in as road-patrol captain
Staff report NILES The retirement of Bruce Simeone as Niles police chief allowed Robert Hinton
ELECTION NOTEBOOK || Praising Trumbull’s voting machines
NOTEBOOK Praising Trumbull’s voting machines WARREN This is the seventh general election in
Mahoning Valley helps deep-six Issue 2
Firefighters, police officers and many of their supporters gathered at V2 in downtown Youngstown to celebrate Ohioans’ defeat of State Issue 2 and Senate Bill 5, which would have limited some aspects of collective bargaining.
GOP woke sleeping giant
Opinion: A funny thing happened to Republican Gov. John Kasich and his GOP allies on their way to a national
To mark Veterans Day (which falls on 11-11-11 this year), let’s salute five of our favorites
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NFL roundup | News & notes
HGH: Tennessee Titans player representative Jake Scott says the NFL should wait until March to deal
newsmakers
newsmakers MSNBC to air film on Jackson’s doctor NEW YORK Just days after the guilty verdict
Harwood to visit
Harwood to visit YOUNGSTOWN Richard Harwood, a National Public Radio and CNN commentator, author
Repeal of SB 5 means there’s work to be done in Columbus
Editorial: During the long and varied de- bate leading up to Tuesday’s vote on state Issue 2, the referendum on
Herman Cain not the victim
Opinion: WASHINGTON Herman Cain, unwilling to defend himself on the merits against sexual harassment
A bridge too far?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Listening at last to his inner FDR, President Barack Obama is going
State regulators to be deposed in Patriot case
Staff report WARREN The Environmental Review Appeals Commission has ruled that state
U.S. can’t afford addiction to foreign batteries
Opinion: By Ron MacDonald Special to The Vindicator The U.S. government’s commitment to supporting both
Politics of personal destruction
Opinion: In 2007 when she was running for president, Hillary Rodham Clinton told a fundraising event in
Bilingual balloting in Lorain watched
Associated Press LORAIN, Ohio U.S. Justice Department election observers monitored the election
Declare war on city’s poverty
Opinion: Declare war on city’s poverty Concentrated poverty in Greater Youngstown is officially higher
Free event to help with Medicare review
Staff report COLUMBIANA Ohio Department of Insurance’s Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2011. There are 52 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Retail chain heiress to open major museum High art in Wal-Mart land
By CHUCK BARTELS Associated Press BENTONVILLE, Ark. As an heir to the Wal-Mart fortune, Alice
Poll worker bites nose of Ohio voter
Associated Press CLEVELAND An election board employee in Ohio bit the nose of a voter during an
All-day concert to help needy
Staff report WARREN Foodstock 2011, an event of food and live music that benefits Second Harvest
Klezmer music at celebration of Yiddish life in old Poland
Staff report LIBERTY Klezmerklatch, a celebration of Yiddish life in old Poland, will begin at
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday District 6 Public Works Integrating committee, 9 a.m., Eastgate Regional Council
Busch has suffered; it’s time to move on
By JENNA FRYER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kyle Busch lost his temper and made a poor
First Place faces delisting by Nasdaq over failure to file statements
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN First Place Financial Corp. will be delisted from the
Vegetarian feasts that will delight everyone
By Jackie Burrell San Jose Mercury News What is it about cooking for vegetarians that stumps so
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Charlie Robinson (“Night Court”) is 66. Actor Robert David Hall (“CSI”) is 63.
Always up for a challenge
if you go What: 6th annual Fabulous Food Show When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Rochelle Davila and William Rios Jr., Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Vietnam vet receives Silver Star
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Vietnam veteran from Ohio has received the Silver Star for risking
PREP FOOTBALL
PREP FOOTBALL Advance tickets Cardinal Mooney: Tickets for Friday’s game against Steubenville at
PSU president under fire
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Calls for the ouster of Penn State President Graham Spanier
GOLF | This week’s pro events
PGA TOUR OF AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN OPEN Site: Sydney. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: The
oddly enough
oddly enough 6-foot alligator snapped up outside Mich. church JACKSON, Mich. Police have
2 arrested in arson, homicide
Associated Press LAURELVILLE, Ohio Authorities have arrested two suspects in what officials are
Woodley among best
By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Their work is only half completed, yet they deserve
Cain says he won’t drop out of presidential race
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. A defiant Herman Cain declared Tuesday he would not drop his
Players say no deal; NBA deadline looms
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA players made it clear Tuesday: No deal. No fear of Commissioner
Judge sentences woman in pain-clinic operation
Associated Press COLUMBUS A judge on Tuesday sentenced a woman to five years in prison for her
Job advertisements rose in September
Employers advertised more jobs in September than at any other point in the past three years. The increase suggests hiring could pick up in the next few months.
Amid scandal, PSU must focus on field
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UN reports Iran work ‘specific’ to nuke arms
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Strict anti-abortion plan rejected in Mississippi
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Tuesday’s games
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City BOE gets 2 new members
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Trumbull transit levy goes down to defeat
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The levy designed to create a seamless transition between
OHIO
OHIO ISSUE 2 Referendum on a new law relative to government union contracts and other government
Voters in Akron, Columbus re-elect long-time mayors
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Colorado looking to change
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Man dies after car falls on him
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Buckeye voters set table for 2012 election
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MAHONING issuES
AUSTINTOWN: 0.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for senior citizen services.SFlbXFor the tax levy
Ungaro, Maszczak win
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METRO DIGEST || Stand by for test today
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School tax in Canfield fails; most levies OK’d
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Outcome of mayor’s race in Campbell is too close to call
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Each city, village and township position is one to elect and each board of education race is two to
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City BOE gets 2 new members
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Ungaro, Maszczak win
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Stocker, VanSuch keep posts
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ELECTION UPDATE | Challenger Maszczak likely winner of Canfield trustee race
ELECTION UPDATE | Challenger Maszczak likely winner of Canfield trustee race YOUNGSTOWN With 90
ELECTION UPDATE | Ungaro likely winner for Poland Trustee
ELECTION UPDATE | Ungaro likely winner for Poland Trustee YOUNGSTOWN With 260 precincts
ELECTION UPDATE | Kasich concedes as Issue 2 falls; opponents rejoice
ELECTION UPDATE | Kasich concedes as Issue 2 falls to overwhelming defeat
ELECTION UPDATE | Columbiana County crushes Issue 2, too, with most precincts in
Columbiana County crushes Issue 2, too, with most precincts in
ELECTION UPDATE | Sarah Brown Clark headed to easy victory in Youngstown clerk race
ELECTION UPDATE | Sarah Brown Clark headed to easy victory
ELECTION UPDATE | State Issues 1 and Issue 2 being defeated; Obamacare passing
ELECTION UPDATE | Early state results show Issues 1, 2 being defeated; Obamacare passing
ELECTION UPDATE | Voting machine troubles in Mahoning County
ELECTION UPDATE | Voting machine troubles in Mahoning County YOUNGSTOWN About 20 voting machines
ELECTION UPDATE | Issue 2 closer, still losing in Columbiana County in early returns
Issue 2 closer, still losing in Columbiana County in early returns
ELECTION UPDATE | Scott Cranmer has early lead in Salem mayor's race
ELECTION UPDATE | Scott Cranmer has early lead in Salem mayor's race
ELECTION UPDATE | Absentee results for Canfield School levy
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ELECTION UPDATE | Absentee results for 3 trustee races
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ELECTION UPDATE | Incumbent Youngstown council members have large early-voting leads
ELECTION UPDATE | Incumbent Youngstown council members have large early-voting leads
ELECTION UPDATE | Stocker has big early lead for Struthers mayor
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ELECTION UPDATE | Issue 2 gets walloped in early voting in Mahoning County
Issue 2 gets walloped in early voting in Mahoning County
Warren's Patriot Water wins a round in legal battle to operate
Warren's Patriot Water wins a round in legal battle to operate
ELECTION UPDATE | Trumbull’s election devices going strong
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9-year-old girl testifies about driving in suburban Detroit
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Cain remains defiant in face of growing accusations
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Another federal appeals court upholds Obama's health care law
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Synthetic marijuana linked to heart attacks in teens
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Youngstown trash will be collected on Veterans Day
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Judge postpones decision in 9-year-old driver case
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Nasdaq Stock Exchange boots First Place Financial Corp. from stock listings
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Stocks turn higher as Berlusconi promises to leave
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3 trapped in New York City construction collapse
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NAACP plans nationwide protests on voter ID laws
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Watchdog group questions Ohio nuke plant soundness
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Wis. woman who saved good Samaritan: God helped
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US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,712
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Open house Sunday at renovated Austintown fire station
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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,484
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Crime suspected in Washington boy’s disappearance
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Paterno news conference canceled amid scandal
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Salem attorney gets state bar service award
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Niles mayor swears in new police captain
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Berlusconi wins vote; majority shrinks
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Victim of fatal fire identified
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National emergency alert system to be tested Wednesday
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Boxing great Joe Frazier dies after cancer fight
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Cain vows to ‘set the record straight’
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Pittsburgh schools chief scraps single-sex school
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Poor man to plead in ‘red-handed’ bank heist
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Hope Works meeting canceled
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Columbiana Area BPW inducts 3 into the club
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Woman sentenced for theft
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Canfield woman was sentenced to four
Officers, firefighters sworn in
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Man dies after crashing SUV
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An avenue for collaboration
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Father sues CSB in death of child
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Thomas Cross, the biological father of a child who died
Youngstown is setting of new mystery novel
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Defendant no longer faces death penalty
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Go Go club case is gone
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Experts: Lawyers faced huge obstacles
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Revised school plan headed to state
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A revised plan to raise student achievement and
YSU women open with test
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Bench players key for YSU
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Giuriceo bout is main event
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Knowing their roles
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Penn State scandal engulfs Paterno
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Ex-champ Frazier dies of liver cancer
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad
NBA players face deadline
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Magic still beating HIV 20 years later
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Elections officials test paper-balloting voting machines
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Tax reform is a fairy tale
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Woman accuses Cain of advance
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Experts: Quakes not from drilling
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New base commander arrives at a crucial time for Air Force
Editorial: As the White House and Congress work to slash $1.3 trillion from the federal budget deficit, defense
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oddly enough
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Portrayals make ‘Akimbo’ beautiful
By LorRaine wardle entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kimberly Levaco has a rare disease that
The new indie drama “Janie Jones,” about a rock star (Alessandro Nivola) who connects
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Increasing athletes’ expenses
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Eastwood brings J. Edgar back to screen
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Country Music Association Awards Country stars share CMA memories
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Steelers forced to regroup after 4th-quarter collapse
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US poverty rate at new high: 49.1M
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No clear message
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On ballots: issues, 2 governors
Associated Press COLUMBUS Votes on immigration, union rights and President Obama’s health-care
Browns beat up physically and mentally
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Veterans Day | Services, observances
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Judge OKs $410M deal for BofA customers
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Judge blocks graphic labels for cigarettes
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Consumer borrowing increases
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Where did GOP get this batch?
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Man pleads guilty for his role in young son’s death
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November chill grips Egypt
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Senate mulls aid for vets, businesses
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‘Chained CPI’ is illogical and unfair
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Fatal house fire
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Verdasco wins in Paris
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New formula would reduce increases in Social Security
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just as 55 million Social Security recipients are about to get their
Agenda Wednesday
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Medical-pot backers sue US for crackdown
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Pressure mounts on Italy’s Berlusconi to quit over crisis
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Two stories emerge at trial
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Two teens face charges of burglary
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Man pleads guilty in burglary
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 26-year-old North Side man with a lengthy criminal record pleaded
Trial postponed
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Liberty chief requests investigation
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Jason Wilson won’t run for re-election
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Man charged with assault
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Bears rally to defeat Eagles
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POLICE CALLS
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Lowellville gears up for next year’s work
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Detroit riverboat cancels Ohio cruise after ruckus
Detroit riverboat cancels Ohio cruise after ruckus
State drops death-penalty specifications in Kenneth Moncrief murder trial
State drops death-penalty specifications in Kenneth Moncrief murder trial
Governor: Let U of ND dump Fighting Sioux nickname
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Canfield woman gets probation for theft, must pay restitution
Canfield woman gets probation for theft, must pay restitution
Jackson doctor convicted in star’s 2009 drug death
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Singer Adele has vocal cord surgery in Boston
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Lindsay Lohan out of jail after serving less than five hours
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Good deed quickly repaid on Wisconsin highway
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Penn St. officials surrender in coach’s abuse case
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Idaho and Mont. state wolf hunts head to court
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Woman accuses Cain of reaching for genitals
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Verdict reached in case of Michael Jackson doctor
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Nation’s newest national historic park in NJ
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Boeing 787 lands safely after landing gear trouble
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Iowa jury convicts woman who shot neighbor in 2001
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US limits troubled visa program
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Mahoning election officials test new voting machines
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US stocks choppy as worries turn to Italy
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Vets donate flags for Ohio students to pledge to
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Hospital releases Va boy who spent 5 days in woods
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Struthers man dies in one-vehicle crash
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Texas man’s terrorism trial to start today
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Police: Man sent graphic texts to kids, adults
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LOUIE TODAY: Native American author Richie Plass
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WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS The Educational Center, Cedar and Morrison Avenues, Sharon, Pa., will be the site of a
Garden Forum plans annual flower show
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Students learn with iPads
The Jackson-Milton school district spent $22,500 from its federal funds to purchase 45 of the computer tablets and began implementing them into its curriculum this month.
Browns fall behind early, get trampled
Some claim that is the definition of insanity. In truth, it is the story of the Browns’ season. Lose the ball on offense, get trampled on defense, fall behind on the scoreboard.
Parole authority to move to downtown
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The office that supervises probationers
Key to merger: Focus on the mission
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Focusing on the mission is the key to
New store strives to help local charities
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YSU defense starts to come around
Much of the summer talk around YSU’s football program centered around the Penguins’ 29 new defensive players and how much better they’d be on that side of the ball.
The sky’s no limit for new city team
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The first season of the Skyball League is over, and the
Charges against ex-coach shake Penn State campus
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The Penn State board met in executive session Sunday
YSU works to meet state’s 3-year-degree mandate
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown By increasing participation in its College in
Five teams advance to 2nd round
By Rob Todor todor@vindy.com Youngstown Christian School’s football team continues to enter
Busy Boardman sophomore Hadley takes 5th at state cross country meet
By bill sullivan sullivan@vindy.com boardman If you find yourself in the Boardman area and
Steelers rally but can’t beat Baltimore
Joe Flacco hit Torrey Smith for a 26-yard touchdown pass with eight seconds to go, lifting the Baltimore Ravens past the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 on Sunday night.
Niles, township mull joint purchases
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Ohio groups for, against Issue 2 hit streets to make last-minute pitches
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jeanne McGinnis and Leo Almeida walked house-to-house Sunday along the
Stewart races to win in Texas
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service FORT WORTH, Texas Tony Stewart backed up his
Flowers for the fallen
Mary McCarthy reaches out to touch the name of her broher, John F. Burns, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during the 20th annual Laying of the Roses ceremony Sunday in Youngstown's Central Square.
video game review
‘battlefield 3’ Grade: A Details: $59.99, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC “Call of
For once, debate the big issues
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Republican presidential candidates, their sinews stiffened and their blood summoned
Thompson Square After 15 years, overnight success
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Shawna Thompson was ready to quit
Don’t cut defense
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The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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Gas well fracking safety
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U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
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Economic security is national security
Opinion: By Robert Gard McClatchy-Tribune Despite political wrangling and election-year pressures to
YSU Theater Director Frank Castronovo will bow out after 4 decades A heckuva run
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Things were a lot different when Frank
Warehouse workers say they endured cold
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NanoLogix test helps with TB detection
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Correction
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Working at YSU is a choice
Opinion: Working at YSU is a choice I would like to respond to the Oct. 30 letter from the gentleman from
Need for public transportation is evident in Trumbull County
Editorial: Asking voters to approve a tax increase in the midst of an economic recession is not something we do
‘Repatriation’ is a con game
Opinion: By Holly Sklar McClatchy-Tribune Lobbyists are storming Capitol Hill, pushing a tax holiday
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Associated Press NEW YORK The most bankable star witness at the trial of an ex-Soviet officer
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By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON The wealth gap between younger and older Americans has
Salvation Army plans kickoff breakfast
Staff report BOARDMAN The Salvation Army Mahoning County Area Services will have its 2011 Red
Parties agree to build government in Greece
McClatchy Newspapers ATHENS Conservatives and socialists have agreed to build a transitional
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‘1940s Radio Hour’ captures spirit of war era
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will present “The 1940s Radio Hour,” a play with
Brazil, China, other markets trailing US
Associated Press NEW YORK It sounded like a can’t-miss proposition: Buy the winners, drop the
GOP urges Cain to tell all
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Prominent Republicans called on Herman Cain to disclose full
Gore sets team record in 49ers victory over Washington
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. After his fifth straight 100-yard game, a San Francisco 49ers
2 taken to hospital because of gas leak
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Bengals beat Titans for fifth straight win
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. The Cincinnati Bengals are on a roll unlike anything seen by
Two vie for seat on conservation board
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Protests inspire T-shirts, mugs
The revolution will be trademarked and put on T-shirts if an increasing number of entrepreneurs succeed in their attempts to profit from the Occupy demonstrations.
Sunday, November 6 (101 stories)
Football playoffs: Regional semifinals scheduled
Here's the dates and sites for this weekend's high school football playoff games:
Raechel Bodnar | Dennis Vega
YOUNGSTOWN The Cathedral of St. Columba in Youngstown was the site of the Sept. 10 wedding
Amy Bush | Zack Orville
LEETONIA Wedding vows were exchanged June 25 in Leetonia Mennonite Church by Amy RayAnn Bush of
Jill Johnson | Jeffrey Suffolk
BAY HARBOR, MICH. Jill Johnson and Jeffrey Suffolk, both of Lafayette, Colo., exchanged wedding
Megan Nasrallah | Curtis Ridgeway
BOZEMAN, MONT. The mountains of Montana in Bozeman provided the site of the July 3 wedding of
Carissa Bellflower | Paul Krpicak Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Wedding vows were exchanged Oct. 8 at The Butler North in Youngstown by Carissa
Erin Neiheisel | Timothy Ridzon
NEW WATERFORD Erin Elizabeth Neiheisel of Leetonia and Timothy Andrew Ridzon of New Waterford
Marla Luntz | Andrew Spitz
CLEVELAND Wedding vows were exchanged Sept. 4 at Landerhaven in Cleveland by Marla Luntz and
Mary Moore | Lawrence Melago
CANFIELD Mary Therese Moore of North Lima and Lawrence M. Melago of Austintown were married Sept.
Mr., Mrs. Feorene celebrate their 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Richard and Nancy Feorene of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
Mr., Mrs. Deckant to celebrate 60th
HOMOSASSA, FLA. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Deckant of Homosassa, Fla., will celebrate the 60th
SOCIETY DIGEST || For the Dogs dinner
For the Dogs dinner YOUNGSTOWN For the Dogs, a nonprofit animal rescue group, will host a
Honorees to receive awards at luncheon
BOARDMAN The Mahoning-Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals announces
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 7:30 p.m. Fashions will be the topic. Hostess is Marilyn
Angels of Easter Seals plans Holiday Brunch
BOARDMAN Angels of Easter Seals will sponsor its annual Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe on Dec. 7
Rotary Club of Youngstown will flip pancakes for public
YOUNGSTOWN The Rotary Club of Youngstown will host its fourth annual all-you-can-eat pancake and
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Moccasin will meet at 7 p.m. at the Barnhisel House to decorate a Christmas tree. Take
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau-Mil Club will meet at noon at Friendly’s restaurant in Poland. TUESDAY Miriam
SENIOR CITIZENS
Austintown AARP Chapter 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1612 Raccoon
‘Believe in Yourself’ to be theme for JCL’s Cinderella Ball
BOARDMAN The Junior Civic League’s Annual Cinderella Ball will feature the theme “Believe in
Program will assess impact of U.S. foreign policy
Dr. Greg Ferro will present “U.S. Foreign Policy: Implications, Impact, Common Denominators 1945-2011” at Park Vista Retirement Community’s Lifelong Learning Institute during a program at 9:15 a.m. Nov. 15.
Free Medicare checkups Thursday in Columbiana
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program of the state’s Department of Insurance will sponsor a free Medicare checkup at 10 a.m. Thursday at Columbiana County Senior Center, 600 E. Fourth St.
UTICA SHALE REGION || Effects could be stressful on land values
Thousand-dollar-an-acre leases and double-digit royalty rates from natural oil and gas leases are expected to bring joy to thousands of Mahoning Valley residents.
Gutsy call rallies UNI to comeback win over YSU
INCHES AWAY Gutsy call rallies UNI to comeback win over YSU By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Ambrosia lifts Phantoms during shootout
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As tough as the Youngstown Phantoms are to beat on
Warren students train at police academy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It’s not every day that you walk into a school building,
Gritty Devils pound VASJ to advance
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com berlin center In the postgame huddle following a 33-6
Latino heritage celebrated in Youngstown
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As dancers whirled on stage, their skirts of
McDonald boys capture sixth crown in cross country
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Since it was written on shirts and signs for the McDonald
Many enjoy model train show in Austintown
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Visitors watched as model trains chugged
BLANKET DRIVE | In Lawrence County
United Way of Lawrence County and WWGY radio station Froggy 95.1, New Castle/Hermitage, Pa., are
Yo. Christian celebrates first playoff victory
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com POLAND Inexperience ended up being a great experience for
Graziano leads Indians over Canton CC
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com GIRARD Quarterback in a quarterfinal makes for good
Lawrence UW more than halfway to goal
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. United Way of Lawrence County has raised 57 percent, or about
METRO DIGEST || Local chefs to offer sustainable food meals at Harvest of Hope benefit
Sustainable foods north lima Goodnews Grows ministry sponsors a Harvest of Hope benefit dinner
Moliterno faces challenger for trustee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The chairman of the board of supervisors at the
Once a union metropolis, Valley sees that title fade
Days of packed union halls such as the United Steelworkers of America Local 1418, pictured in this Vindicator file photo at left on April 9, 1952, have slowly faded away. Private-sector unions such as United Auto Workers 1112 at the GM Lordstown complex, which had about 10,000 members 25 years ago, is down to about 3,200 now, who meet at the union hall at right.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Music of Duke Ellington, 3 p.m.: Musical program at the Pierce
Regis won’t retire after ‘Live’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Regis Philbin wades into the studio audience to
Holiday Book Drive for children’s hospital
Holiday Book Drive for children’s hospital BOARDMAN Barnes & Noble Booksellers, in the Shops at
To monitor blood glucose, fevers, accuracy is key
FROM CONSUMER REPORTS SRTm For the 26 million people in the United States with diabetes, today’s
SB 5 is too broad, too divisive; a no vote on Issue 2 is urged
Editorial: It is impossible to argue that public employees in the state of Ohio can continue to expect to live
Fading oil fields undergo a revival
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In a downtown LA skyscraper, Hal Washburn is drilling for oil.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 29
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Litigators” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “1Q84” by Haruki Murakami
record reviews
THE BEACH BOYS Album: “The SMiLE Sessions” (Capitol) Grade: A Maybe hell has frozen over.
Kasich, Obama on the hot seat
Opinion: Let there be no doubt that if State Issue 2 (a referendum on Ohio’s new collective bargaining reform
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 29
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Litigators” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “1Q84” by Haruki Murakami
TRUE COLORS
Nanosys promises more vibrant hues in TVs, digital devices San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE,
Ask Mr. Know-It-All
By Gary Clothier Q. What can you tell me about Dale Robertson? I have his “Tales of Wells Fargo,”
Railroads are back from brink and chugging along
McClatchy Newspapers HARRISBURG, Pa. It’s a Sunday afternoon, and there’s a massive traffic jam
record reviews
THE BEACH BOYS Album: “The SMiLE Sessions” (Capitol) Grade: A Maybe hell has frozen over.
Morbid oddities resettled
Associated Press SILVER SPRING, Md. The bullet that killed Abraham Lincoln is mounted under
Inventors to meet
Inventors to meet LIBERTY The Youngstown & Warren Inventors Association will meet at 7 p.m.
Most unemployed no longer eligible for benefits
Associated Press WASHINGTON The jobs crisis has left so many people out of work for so long that
No ‘one size fits all solution’ for child’s issues
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 1-year-old has started slapping us. He also screams a lot, often for no
Disastrous diarrhea almost lethal
Q. Recently, I needed to have a tooth extracted. The periodontist prescribed amoxicillin, and on the
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. In an earlier season of “Two and a Half Men,” Judy Greer (currently Ashton
“Once upon a time” (8 p.m., abc): “Once Upon a Time” has the looks of a
“Once upon a time” (8 p.m., abc): “Once Upon a Time” has the looks of a freshman hit. The ambitious
‘Black bars’ irk many TV viewers
Q. I have multiple extra pay channels for movies that are almost always shown full screen on my 16:9
BOOKS DIGEST || Holiday Book Drive for children’s hospital
Holiday Book Drive for children’s hospital BOARDMAN Barnes & Noble Booksellers, in the Shops at
CLUTTER DIET
By Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal HUDSON, Ohio Chances are you know how it feels
Saturday’s other missouri valley football conference games
North Dakota State 27 Indiana State 16 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. D.J. McNorton ran for 100 yards and a
Buckeyes escape Hoosiers scare
Associated Press COLUMBUS Luke Fickell waited all day for a big turnover. With about four
Shipping tips
The U.S. Postal Service offers a free Priority Mail Flat Rate Box for sending packages to military
Saturday’s Mid-American conference game
Ball State 33, Eastern Michigan 31 YPSILANTI, Mich. Steven Schott’s 44-yard field goal with 9
Collectors seek unique football toys
During football season, fans shop for T-shirts, banners, nodding heads, glasses and other souvenirs
Drosselmeyer wins BC Classic in day of horse racing upsets
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Talk about a battle of the sexes — and a couple of exes.
Saturday’s other Big Ten games
Iowa 24, No. 13 Michigan 16 IOWA CITY, Iowa Marcus Coker ran for 132 yards and a pair of
Democracy, majority rule and the effect of gerrymandering
Opinion: Following the American Rev- olution the compromise between small and large states that led to the
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW Complaints George Waliga dba Echo Dell Mobile Home Park v.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 6, the 310th day of 2011. There are 55 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Candidates and issues
Candidates and issues that will appear on Tuesday’s general election ballot. Each city, village and
Concern over fracking in the park
Opinion: Concern over fracking in the park In the early ’90s, I lived in a house in Boardman that bordered
More from Northern Iowa
Big play replay: Although YSU’s defense played arguably its best game of the season, the Penguins
Sepulveda goes on IR; Browns’ Hillis out
Associated Press Steelers punter Dan Sepulveda will miss the rest of the season because of a right
Birthdays
Birthdays Director Mike Nichols is 80. Country singer Stonewall Jackson is 79. Actress Sally Field
Commentator Andy Rooney dies at 92
Associated Press NEW YORK Andy Rooney so dreaded the day he had to end his signature “60
Earthquakes shake California, Oklahoma
Earthquakes shake California, Oklahoma An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 rattled
Area bowling scores at a glance
First-quarter winners Camelot — Kreidler Construction, consisting of Gary Motley, Ken Kissinger,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lisbon school board, 5:30 p.m., board room of board office, 317 N. Market St.
Occupy protesters vs. tea party: more similar than different?
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif. Sean Ackley is fed up with where America is heading.
Occupy Wall Street Latest developments
OAKLAND, calif. The second Iraq war veteran hospitalized after a confrontation at an Occupy
You’re enlisted: Find Valley’s war monuments
Opinion: It was a long and tedious path to link up Polish Gens. Casimir Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko with a
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Higher voter turnout predicted
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An issue that restricts some collective-
METRO DIGEST || U.S. foreign policy topic of Park Vista program
Fire closes 224 CANFIELD Crews worked for several hours Saturday to put out a fire at a storage
Kyle Busch parked at Texas, out of Cup, Nationwide races
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Kyle Busch finally went too far for NASCAR, even in the era
LSU beats ’Bama in OT battle of field goals
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. No. 1 LSU gained the inside track to the BCS title game,
TNT’s ‘Picasso’ continues to deliver laughs
By STEPHANY OTTEY news@vindy.com The officers and trustees at Trumbull New Theater know what
St. Ignatius again ousts Boardman
By Andrew Billey sports@vindy.com PARMA Cleveland St. Ignatius quarterback Eric Williams
Cain, Gingrich debate in forum
Associated Press THE WOODLANDS, Texas The two-man debate between GOP presidential candidates
Norwayne’s speed overwhelms Brookfield
By aaron dorksen Wooster Daily Record LODI The Brookfield High football team was no match for
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Chrome canister set, Lincoln BeautyWare, flour, sugar, coffee and tea, 1950s, 9 inches, 5 inches and
Shopping tips for soldiers
The two items most requested by soldiers are baby wipes and phone cards (international cards are the
Saturday, November 5 (118 stories)
Dancers delight those attending 2nd annual Latino Heritage NIght
As dancers whirled on stage, their skirts of green, pink, red and yellow seemed to shift like a kaleidoscope.
Bellringers— or musicians — needed for Holiday Kettles
Salvation Army is asking for your help to ring the bells for the Holiday Kettle Campaign beginning Nov. 16 and every weekend after until Christmas.
Miller’s 2 TDs lead Buckeyes past Hoosiers
Miller’s 2 TDs lead Buckeyes past Hoosiers COLUMBUS (AP) — Braxton Miller ran for two scores
Kids, adults alike enjoy annual model train event
Visitors watched as model trains chugged by miniature trees and buildings and over bridges and through tunnels that were just their size.
Fire closes portion of U.S. 224
Crews worked for several hours Saturday to put out a fire at a storage facility behind Peaberry’s Cafe & Bakery, closing part of U.S. Route 224 for about two hours.
Program on Civil War POWs at Warren library
A free presentation about the life of prisoners of war at Johnson’s Island Civil War Military Prison is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW.
Annual model trains display opens this weekend
Visitors watched as model trains chugged by miniature trees and buildings and over bridges and through tunnels that were just their size.
YSU trails Northern Iowa 14-10 after three quarters.
YSU trails Northern Iowa 14-10 after three quarters.
Most unemployed no longer qualify for unemployment
The jobs crisis has left so many people out of work for so long that most of America's unemployed are no longer receiving unemployment benefits.
Former Penn State coach charged with molesting 8 boys
A former defensive coach who was integral for decades to Penn State's football success was accused Saturday of molesting eight boys, and two school administrators were charged with failing to tell police when a witness told them he saw a boy being sexually assaulted in the shower.
Andy Rooney dead at 92, one month after final '60 Minutes' piece
Andy Rooney so dreaded the day he had to end his signature "60 Minutes" commentaries about life's large and small absurdities that he kept going until he was 92 years old.
Local chefs to offer sustainable agriculture dishes at benefit dinner
Goodnews Grows ministry sponsors a Harvest of Hope benefit dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Common Ground Church, 2310 W. South Range Road.
New ballot voting system on display Monday morning
The Mahoning County Board of Elections will conduct a public display of its new paper-ballot voting system at 10:30 a.m. Monday at its office on the first floor of Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave.
Weapons to be fired Sunday at air base
Residents and passers-by in the vicinity of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station on King-Graves Road should not be alarmed if they hear weapons fire between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Vets to be honored Sunday with 20th Laying of Roses downtown Youngstown
The 20th annual Laying of the Roses ceremony to honor military personnel killed in the Vietnam War and prisoners of war and missing in action is at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Vietnam Memorial in downtown Youngstown.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Gaming day at Leetonia library LEETONIA The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.,
Workshop will promote wellness, peace
YOUNGSTOWN Hearts for a Safe Harbor and Capacitar International will present “Healing Ourselves,
Miss Nicolaou, Mr. Harrington set June wedding
Brittany Nicolaou of Niles and Mark Harrington of Howland are announcing their engagement and coming marriage June 16, 2012.
Baker-Penney wedding planned for June 2012
HOWLAND Richard and Sheryl Baker of Howland are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of
Miss Weaver, Mr. Pemberton plan Dec. nuptials
Bonnie Weaver of Austintown and Arthur and June Weaver of North Jackson are announcing the
Trista Tiberio, Brian McCrea plan Dec. rite
POLAND Trista Tiberio and Brian McCrea are engaged and planning a winter wedding, their parents
Rainbolt-Thomas ceremony planned for spring 2012
CINCINNATI Kerri Rainbolt and James Thomas, both of Cincinnati, are announcing their engagement
Huffman-Schuler wedding will be summer event
NEW MIDDLETOWN Jeff and Denise Huffman of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and coming
Christian mixer at McDonough Nov. 17
The Christian Donor Network will host a networking mixer for business professionals from 5 to 8 p.m.
Mahoning County to auction 32 vehicles Nov. 21
The Mahoning County commissioners have approved an auction of 32 surplus county vehicles, which will begin at 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the county sanitary engineer’s office, 761 Industrial Road.
Look for ghosts in Campbell tonight
Anyone interested in an evening tour to look for paranormal activity can meet at 9 tonight at 40 Chambers St. in Campbell.
Beaver trustees meeting postponed
Due to the general election Tuesday, Beaver Township trustees’ meeting has been changed to Nov. 15.
Pa. man seriously injured in I-680 crash
A Pennsylvania man remains hospitalized from injuries sustained in a car accident on Interstate 680.
Liberty apartment fire deemed suspicious
Fire crews continue to investigate a fire that destroyed a vacant apartment complex here.
Boardman student cited for possession at school
A 16-year-old Boardman High School student was issued citations Wednesday for possession of tobacco while under age 18 and possession of marijuana on school grounds.
Youngstown murder suspect arrested in Houston
A city man is in Mahoning County jail on a $7 million bond after being arrested in Houston for a murder committed here in October.
Woman drugged, duct-taped in one of 3 home invasions
City police are investigating three separate home invasions, with thieves searching for cash in two instances and a third instance where a man drugged and duct-taped a woman to keep her from testifying in court.
Mooney routs Northwest, Steubenville next
Mooney win sets up game with Steubenville By JOhn Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
HIV-positive Randal Brown charged with assault
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officials are asking that anyone who has
Youths accounted for after leaving Trumbull CSB
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The executive director of Trumbull County Children
Blower, Coppock lead Crestview to win going away
By Lowell Spencer sports@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD For 24 minutes, the football teams from
Howland falls to Kent Roosevelt 30-21
By Andy Todor sports@vindy.com Akron Friday night was a night of firsts for the Kent Roosevelt
Lawrence Co. official: Panel gives go-ahead for racetrack, casino
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. News that the Pennsylvania Harness Commission has given the go-
OSHP looks at reopening Hughes’ OVI case
Staff report Austintown The Ohio State Highway Patrol is trying to determine if it can reopen an
Minerva’s gamble pays off in 29-28 win over Poland
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com MINERVA There was no doubt in Minerva football coach Dale
St. John’s meets criteria to be listed as historic
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory
Columbiana’s mistakes cause loss to Kirtland
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com KIRTLAND Columbiana’s response to an early Kirtland High
Woman drugged, duct-taped in Youngstown home invasion
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating three
Garaway defeats Springfield 32-14
“I don’t think we were really ready for them to run the ball that much. It kind of messed us up a
Donations, pledges roll in for Rayen Stadium
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Just a few weeks after announcement of a
New Niles police chief seeks better links with public
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Robert J. Hinton Jr., sworn in as Niles police chief on
Canfield residents voice concerns over Flower Mill property
Canfield Trustee Martha Zarlenga, left, and township residents Darlene Welch, Dave Wilkeson and Steve Wilkeson stand on Steve Wilkeson’s property line in front of the old Flower Mill on state Route 46. Steve and his son Dave own homes on either side of the mill’s five-acre property, which they say is blighted and falling apart.
Royal Delta is champion of Ladies Classic at Cup
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Royal Delta won the $2 million Ladies’ Classic by 21/2 lengths
The Western is back
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times It might seem strange that AMC, a cable network exalted in
For Poland school board: incumbents Zedaker, Shovlin
Editorial: The two incumbents seeking re- election to the Poland Board of Education offer some interesting
Partisan divide on display
Opinion: COLUMBUS If you want to know just how politically tense the atmosphere at the Ohio Statehouse has
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Guitarist Angel Romero will
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2011. There are 56 days left in the year. A reminder:
Miranda Lambert coming to Covelli Centre in Feb.
Staff report Country music star Miranda Lambert will come to Covelli Centre on Feb. 18, for a
Modest gain
Associated Press WASHINGTON The American job market improved modestly in October, and economists
Black Girls Rock! aims to uplift
By STACY A. ANDERSON Associated Press WASHINGTON When Beverly Bond started the organization
Submit details on holiday services
Submit details on holiday services Information on special services for Thanksgiving, Nov. 24,
“the pastor’s wife” (8 p.m., lifetime): “The Pastor’s Wife” is a
“the pastor’s wife” (8 p.m., lifetime): “The Pastor’s Wife” is a TV film based on the true story of
People plan to pull money from banks
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s moving day for bank customers. A grass-roots movement that
Obama expresses confidence in Europe
Associated Press CANNES, France Conceding a fragile global recovery and plodding job growth back
Being an American: History Channel sponsors essay contest for students
Staff report Arlington, VA. U.S. high school students and their teachers are invited to
Jeswald-DiVito earns support
Editorial: After more than 12 years as a trustee in Poland Township, Annette Jeswald-DiVito has a firm grasp
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: xJ 7 uA 3 vK 7 6 4 3 wJ 10 9 2
A BLESSING
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com struthers Harold Milligan Sr. shares the century mark
struthers presbyterian church
struthers presbyterian church Through the years Struthers Presbyterian Church is observing the
Workshop invites military families to tell stories
Staff report New castle The New Castle Area School District will host a unique event for
Muslims share in celebration of sacrifice
Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Ul-Adha, or celebration of sacrifice, on Sunday. Eid
Bell dedication set for Sunday
Staff report austintown West Austintown First United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave., will
KSU, Carnegie Mellon receive science grant
Staff report Kent The National Science Foundation has awarded a collaborative research grant to
Mount Union to join EPA Game Day Challenge
Staff report Alliance The University of Mount Union will participate in the EPA Game Day
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sean Greig, 28, of 14710 New Buffalo Road,
Campus notes
CAMPUS NOTES Youngstown State University Amy Ponziani of Struthers has been recognized as a
honoring veterans
honoring veterans Area services Area places of worship will recognize veterans at special
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Chris Robinson (“General Hospital”) is 73. Actress Elke Summer is 71. Singer Art
Official highlights benefits of bridge
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The consul general of Canada says building a
Supreme Court suspends lawyer’s license
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court has indefinitely
No charges will be filed against 2 ex-Vienna cops
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Trumbull Sheriff’s Office will not file charges
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: House Speaker John
Portland police told to have riot gear ready
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Portland officials have issued a warning to the protesters of
Tow-fee collector accused in theft of $22K
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A trusted 20-year employee of the city, a civilian police
Delphi employees to vote on contract
Delphi employees to vote on contract WARREN Area Delphi Packard Electric employees will vote
NBA talks to resume; threat to season is great
Associated Press The NBA’s owners and players are preparing to climb into the ring once again in
newsmakers
newsmakers Bieber denies charge on ‘Today’ show NEW YORK Justin Bieber has denied allegations
Judge: No more delays in trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of murder told the court he
Cain accuser alleges several incidents
Associated Press WASHINGTON One of Herman Cain’s accusers alleged “several incidents of sexual
A zoo out there
Leonard Kirtz students visit animals because it was ... By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com
Roush racers sweep at Texas
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service FORT WORTH, Texas In the slugfest between
Laying of the Roses scheduled
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 20th annual Laying of the Roses ceremony to honor military
Show pride in Canfield schools
Opinion: Show pride in Canfield schools A number of weeks ago, we were invited to co-chair the school levy
METRO DIGEST || Canfield teen pleads in vehicular homicide case
Canfield teen pleads youngstown Benjamin Streb, 17, of Canfield appeared Wednesday in Martin P.
Poland native helps build how-to website
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com An area native has collaborated on a new online venture called
‘Bowzer’ to visit Valley, seeking defeat of Issue 2
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, best known for his time in the band Sha Na Na, will
City residents working to improve neighborhoods
Opinion: One of the positive things I am seeing in Youngstown is people coming together to make their
Staffing negotiations at issue in Ohio union fight
Associated Press COLUMBUS Roughly one in eight labor contracts for public-safety workers in Ohio
Tempers flare over 6 days of outages
Tempers flare over 6 days of outages HARTFORD, Conn. Tempers are snapping as fast as the snow-
910th Airlift Wing to get new commander
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Air Force Col. Reinhard Schmidt will assume
Officials OK auction of surplus vehicles
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have approved an auction of 32 surplus
City schools draft eight-part plan to boost academics
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A draft plan to bolster student achievement in
Niles school board OKs pact with nonteachers
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The city school board has unanimously ratified a 13-month
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people. Rontrell White,
Pa. football coach, wife charged
Staff report new castle, pa. A New Castle football coach and his wife are charged in connection
Ohio zoo’s Asian elephant moves to Colo.
Associated Press POWELL, Ohio A male Asian elephant born seven years ago at the Columbus Zoo in
Browns’ Hillis gets hurt again; Woodley is out
Associated Press BEREA Browns running back Peyton Hillis re-injured his left hamstring in
boardman schools 2 board hopefuls appeal to voters
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Two challengers in the race for Boardman Board
Voter’s lawsuit could play role in Ohio map spat
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Republican voter has sued the governor, state elections chief and
Man in jail after pleading innocent in pal’s shooting
Staff report BROOKFIELD Ryan Wrightsman, 21, of Farmdale is being held in the Trumbull County
METRO DIGEST || Look for paranormal activity tonight at S&T homes
Paranormal activity at Sheet & Tube homes campbell Anyone interested in an evening tour to look
Man enters plea deal; rape charge to be dismissed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An Austintown man originally charged with rape and multiple counts of
Woman sentenced to probation after giving false reports
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old woman, who admitted trying to
UNI is great test for young YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The last time Youngstown State beat Northern Iowa in
Like OSU, Hoosiers having some problems
Associated Press COLUMBUS Coaches who have confronted difficult positions square off when
Phantoms fall behind early, lose to Muskegon
Staff report MUSKEGON, Mich. The Youngstown Phantoms’ two-game winning streak was snapped on
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Canfield teen pleads not guilty in death of Kevin Kolesar
Benjamin Streb, 17, of Canfield appeared Wednesday in Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center and pleaded not guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.
New Castle racetrack overcomes another hurdle
News that the Pennsylvania Harness Commission has given the go-ahead for a racetrack and casino off U.S. Route 224 in Mahoning Township means the licensing process is half over, Lawrence County Commissioner Dan Vogler said Friday.
Greek PM survive confidence vote, calms revolt
Greece’s prime minister has survived a confidence vote in parliament, calming a revolt in his Socialist party with a pledge to seek an interim government that would secure a vital new European debt deal.
Sha Na Na member to campaign against issue 2
Sha Na Na member to campaign against issue 2 Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, best known for his time in the
Man goes to trial for 'tweet' threat that closed Pa. campus
Man goes on trial for 'tweet' threat that closed Pa. campus
Call police, seek treatment if you had sex with HIV-positive Randal Brown
Women urged to contact police, seek medical help if they had sex with HIV-positive man
Witness in Mass. terror case: I admired bin Laden
Witness in Mass. terror case: I admired bin Laden BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for a Massachusetts man
Voters' lawsuit could play role in Ohio congressional map spat
Voters' lawsuit could play role in Ohio congressional map spat
Combat training scheduled Sunday at air reserve base in Vienna
Combat training scheduled Sunday at air reserve base in Vienna VIENNA Residents and passersby in
Bishops’ aide resigns over gay devil column
Bishops’ aide resigns over gay devil column BOSTON (AP) — The author of a newspaper column
Lawrence United Way reaches 57 percent of campaign goal
Lawrence United Way reaches 57 percent of campaign goal NEW CASTLE, PA. The United Way of
Oil prices slide on concerns about Europe
Oil prices slide on concerns about Europe NEW YORK (AP) — Oil is falling after world leaders
New Castle youth football coach, wife charged with theft
New Castle youth football coach, wife charged with death
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape in Zanesville
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape in Zanesville
Jury begins deliberating fate of Michael Jackson doctor
Jury begins deliberating fate of Michael Jackson doctor
Groupon shares soars in public market debut
Groupon shares soars in public market debut NEW YORK (AP) — Groupon, the company that pioneered
Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle campaign
Salvation Army to kick off Red Kettle campaign BOARDMAN The Salvation Army Mahoning County Area
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape
Ohio deputies faced charging animals during escape New reports detailing how authorities in Ohio
Stocks slide in early trading ahead of Greek vote
Stocks slide in early trading ahead of Greek vote NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are sliding in early
Sentencing set in $50M scheme targeting NFL stars
Sentencing set in $50M scheme targeting NFL stars AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The former CEO of a Texas-
CIA following Twitter, Facebook
CIA following Twitter, Facebook McLEAN, Va. (AP) — In an anonymous industrial park in Virginia,
Texas mom to plead guilty in death of son in NH
Texas mom to plead guilty in death of son in NH CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Texas woman accused of
Ohio State Highway Patrol: Columbus area leads in ID crime arrests
OSHP: Columbus area leads in ID crime arrests
2 charged, 1 sought in $170K UPC scam
2 charged, 1 sought in $170K UPC scam PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two men face charges after allegedly
Transit officials look at free rides in Pittsburgh
Transit officials look at free rides in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some light rail riders in
Elaborate prescription forgery ring busted
Elaborate prescription forgery ring busted HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Attorney
LOUIE TODAY: The dark side of Marcellus shale; Skolnick on politics; Phantoms
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will interview award-winning journalist Seamus McGraw about his book on the Marcellus shale gas deposits.
Saturday chocolate-tasting to benefit McCartneys
A chocolate-tasting and silent auction to benefit the Dale McCartney Family is at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of Pentecost Church Hall, 4363 state Route 82.
Model trains to be displayed at weekend open houses
The Youngstown Model Railroad Association will have its annual open houses from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the association’s club, 751 N. Four Mile Run Road.
Rotary club plans annual breakfast
Rotary club plans annual breakfast STRUTHERS Struthers Rotary Club will have its 56th annual
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday at
Men’s Garden Club has 47th annual show
YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown’s 47th Horticultural Show took place at Fellows
Youngstown police seeking robbers
Police are looking for two men who robbed a 56-year-old man while he was trying to buy drugs in an East Side neighborhood.
P. Ross Berry Academy eases high school transition
The transition from middle to high school poses challenges for some students as they wrestle with more stringent academic requirements.
Ridge advances to regional final in D4
It took five sets the last time Jackson-Milton and Mineral Ridge met in the Inter Tri-County League regular season. The BlueJays prevailed.
Ohio GOP blocked from congressional-map vote, Dems walk out
An attempt by House Republicans to move a new congressional redistricting plan failed to gain sufficient Democratic support for a vote Thursday but did prompt a lawmaker walkout and shouting matches when opponents attempted floor speeches on the issue.
Dream season ends for Canfield in regional semi
It’s hard to say whether Canfield’s best would have been good enough to beat Cleveland Heights Beaumont in Thursday’s Division II regional volleyball semifinal.
Omarosa shares reality of ambition with her native Youngstown
To empower an entire community, individuals must first empower themselves.
Harris, Walker go for the gold at state
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown Lakeview’s Eric Harris and Struther’s Catlyn
Mahoning County clergy instructed in prevention of suicide
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Diane Baytosh grew up a lost child. “I was
Phantoms return to action with two games this weekend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Looking to build on their strongest start in three USHL seasons, the
Panel mulling how to punish Dann
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com CLEVELAND Three members of a state disciplinary panel
Strength versus Strength
Division IV playoff game comes down to Girard’s offense vs. Canton Central Catholic’s defense.
Spartans ready for St. Ignatius
Names like LeCharles Bentley, Brian Dowling, Anthony Gonzalez and Oliver Luck are thought of in great regard in NFL circles. But where they are legends is Cleveland St. Ignatius High School.
Tasting event is tonight at new Halliday Winery
Halliday’s Winery will be premiering two wines from its line the first Friday of each month through January, starting from 4 to 8 tonight at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course.
Campbell candidate regrets actions that led to his conviction
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The challenger in the race for council
School treasurer, football standout, union leader vie for Warren seats
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An incumbent, the Hubbard school district treasurer, a
‘An important part of the context for our negotiations’
Although Issue 2's fate won't be determined until next week's election, the specter of its passage has influenced recent negotiations and contracts in the Valley, union leaders say.
Poland briefs
Historical Society meeting set The Poland Township Historical Society will hold its annual meeting
Poland sports briefs
East Ohio Volleyball Club Tryouts will be held for the East Ohio Volleyball Club on Nov. 13 and 20
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center John and Shawna Herdman, Mineral Ridge, girl, Nov. 2. James
Three vie for single seat on Liberty trustee board
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty A first-time candidate and a former 12-year
Fickell strives to keep team focused
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbua Dispatch COLUMBUS Mike Adams had not arrived home after
NBA players unified; talks to resume
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA players and owners will start negotiating again Saturday, and the
Seventy years of waiting over for Breeders trainer
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Flat Out is taking Scooter Dickey places the 70-year-old
Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes with gravy, roll, fruit
Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes with gravy, roll, fruit Little Caesar’s cheese pizza, mini chef
Occupiers shut down port; vandalism followed
Occupy Wall Street protesters had just half a day to celebrate what they saw as their biggest victory so far: a daylong gathering in Oakland, Calif., that drew thousands of people and led to the peaceful shutdown of the nation’s fifth-busiest port. Then, after midnight, the vandalism began.
Eddie Murphy is funny again in ‘Tower Heist’ High humor
“Tower Heist” is a winning “Robin Hood and his Merry Doormen” comedy about getting even. A cast of comedy specialists deliver their comic specialties to perfection, delivering double-takes and one liners so well that you don’t notice how clunky the actual caper in this caper comedy is.
‘If You Give a Dog a Donut’ author celebrated
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In her older books, author Laura Numeroff has explored the
Boardman swears in new police officer
Staff report Trustees swore in a new police officer at their Monday meeting. William “Bill”
Robinwood Lane school staff honored
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com The board of education honored the staff and students
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Straight No Chaser, 8 p.m.: The 10-man all-vocal group returns to
Can Cain controversy crash candidacy?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain struggled to overcome
Selected local stocks
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At summit in France, Obama sees risks ahead for the US
Associated Press CANNES, France His political fortunes and his nation’s economy at risk,
Press treats Democrats, Republicans differently
Opinion: When it comes to sex, the media apply different standards to Republicans and Democrats. Arkansas
US accuses China, Russia of stealing data
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence officials accused China and Russia on Thursday of
‘Harold & Kumar’ isn’t half bad
By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Consider it the first small gift of the holiday season.
Greece teeters near brink of insolvency
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greece’s prime minister abandoned his explosive plan to put a
Western Pa. man charged for DUI, chase on scooter
Western Pa. man charged for DUI, chase on scooter (Eds: APNewsNow.) BRIDGEWATER, Pa. (AP) —
US shoppers show caution
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The nation’s retailers recorded a modest increase in sales last
Kindle library on way
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon.com Inc. said Thursday that it is starting a lending library
Lashes for drinking
Opinion: By Hejratullah Ekhtiyar Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL, Afghanistan Judges in
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): We have no idea what the term “time-loop anomalies”
“fringe” (9 p.m., fox): We have no idea what the term “time-loop anomalies” means. But when they
Poland utility fee wise investment
Opinion: Poland utility fee wise investment This letter is written to the voting residents of Poland
Shop-class smarts
Opinion: Omaha World-Herald: Kudos to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Metropolitan and Southeast
Senate defeats 3rd Obama bill on jobs
Senate defeats 3rd Obama bill on jobs WASHINGTON Republicans in the Senate Thursday dealt
NEWS MAKERS
NEWS MAKERS Man pleads not guilty in Selena Gomez stalking LOS ANGELES A man with a history
For Youngstown BOE: Atkinson, Murphy, Drennen, Haire-Ellis
Editorial: There are six candidates, in- cluding three incumbents, seeking the four seats on the Youngstown
‘Monster’ increase in gas emissions reported by DOE
Associated Press WASHINGTON The global output of heat-trapping carbon dioxide jumped by the
What is Issue 2 all about?
Opinion: The main draw of the general election is state Issue 2, even though many who’ll cast ballots have
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2011. There are 57 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Township Neighborhood Watch, 12:30 p.m., Liberty administration
Liberty Trustee candidates Who’s running
Three candidates are running for one Liberty trustee seat. An (*) denotes the incumbent. Jodi
Patriot Water fights ruling
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Patriot Water Treatment, LLC in Warren has fired back
Offense continues to mature with Big Ben
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mewelde Moore has no plans on being the guy who replaces Hines
Despite looming vote, some labor deals are up in the air
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Several labor union contracts for Mahoning
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141 (ranking officers,
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141 (ranking officers, deputies
Liberty voters face 2 levy renewals
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Township residents will vote Tuesday on
Instability of offense felt most in backfield
Associated Press BEREA Two weeks ago, running back Chris Ogbonnaya was on Houston’s practice
Playing the numbers game
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Last season, Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford got
METRO DIGEST || Chocolate-tasting to benefit McdCartneys
Chocolate-tasting NEWTON FALLS A chocolate-tasting and silent auction to benefit the Dale
Respect very important among Chase drivers
Associated Press Needing to almost win out for a chance at his sixth consecutive Sprint Cup
Crestview, Cuy. Heights have traditions
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Columbiana Mad Magazine has a Spy vs. Spy cartoon feature.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph D. Heard, 50, of 1354 Redtail Hawk Drive,
New Chesapeake Energy joint ventures worth $3.4B
Staff report Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced two joint-venture agreements worth a total of
BUSINESS DIGEST || Jim Graham to retire
Jim Graham to retire LORDSTOWN A longtime Mahoning Valley union leader is calling it a career.
Canfield Little Cards win four league titles
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound squad completed an undefeated season with a 20-6 victory
Third-graders learn ‘The ABC’s of Success’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to Matt Gallo and Justine Dikun of Austintown’s
Career center students explore emerging marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
Phantom youth teams host tournament, finish second
Three of the four Youngstown Phantoms youth hockey teams advanced to the championship game in their
Boardman, Austintown officials discuss radio deal
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Austintown and Boardman township officials met Thursday
JJ Brothers entertain at Union Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Jon and Jim Hixson have written three books together under their
Phantom youth teams host tournament
Three of the four Youngstown Phantoms youth hockey teams advanced to the championship game in their
Speakers address ethics at Mahoning Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield defeats Mooney The Canfield girls soccer team defeated Cardinal Mooney 1-0 in an OHSAA
Canfield runners 2011 finish season
The Canfield cross country teams recently competed in the high school district meet and the middle
Chicken patty with bun, sweet potato, baby carrots with dip, pears
Chicken patty with bun, sweet potato, baby carrots with dip, pears Ultimate flat bread pizza,
Students explore emerging marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
Boardman, Austintown officials discuss radio deal
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Austintown and Boardman township officials met Thursday to
Hilltoppers show off Halloween costumes
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School celebrated
Phantom youth teams host tournament
Three of the four Youngstown Phantoms youth hockey teams advanced to the championship game in their
Fitch cheerleaders raise cancer awareness
The Fitch cheerleaders raised $1,000 for the American Cancer Society by selling T-shirts and hoodies
Career center students explore emerging marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
School board approves five-year forecast
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com The district treasurer projects that the schools will
Fifth-graders learn dollars, sense
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy,com Although the fifth-graders at St. Christine School are many years
Austintown sports briefs
AMS Blue game round-up Both Austintown Middle School Blue volleyball teams defeated Niles on Oct.
ALF 120-pounders earn runner-up finish
The 120-pound Austintown Little Falcons finished as the league runner-up after falling 38-0 to the
Sweeney donates to Canfield Soccer Club
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club accepted a $500 donation, to be
Boardman sports briefs
Boys soccer loses in Semi-Finals The Boardman high school boys soccer team lost in the District
Austintown briefs
Montessori school hosts Baby Talk The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, 2008 Lynn Ave.,
Canfield residents fight against blight
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Residents filled township hall to discuss a property they
Speakers address ethics at Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District
Children find treats in a haystack
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After being postponed a week because of bad weather, the
Boardman briefs
West Boulevard salutes Veterans The students, staff and administration of West Boulevard invite
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Cornersburg Dairy Queen started a new tradition on Oct. 22, as the
Canfield briefs
Middle school veterans assembly open to the public Canfield Village Middle School will host its
Duo teaches Frank Ohl students about respect
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Hill Brothers visited Frank Ohl Intermediate on Oct. 7 to
Shaffer honored as Innovative Teacher of the Year
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Oct. 13, the Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education
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1 flown to hospital, one lane reopened after I-680 crash tonight
One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash closed the southbound lanes of I-680.
Celebrity Apprentice's Omarosa comes home for Youngstown Urban League event
To empower an entire community, individuals must first empower themselves.
Chesapeake Energy gets more property for Utica shale drilling
Chesapeake Energy gets more property for Utica Shale drilling
Mahoning commissioners approve several contracts Thursday
Mahoning commissioners approve several contracts Thursday
Warren's Patriot Water goes to court to protect business, jobs
Warren's Patriot Water goes to court to protect business, jobs
Unable to pay bill, Mich. city turns off the lights
Unable to pay bill, Mich. city turns off the lights
Dann faces disciplinary panel; no decision rendered
Dann faces disciplinary panel; no decision rendered Three members of a state disciplinary panel
Secret Service: ‘Black money’ scam in New England
Secret Service: ‘Black money’ scam in New England PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Secret Service has
GOP rejects Dem compromise proposal on congressional redistricting
GOP rejects Dem compromise proposal on congressional redistricting
NASA sees giant crack forming in Antarctic glacier
NASA sees giant crack forming in Antarctic glacier
Winning $254M Powerball ticket sold in Conn.
Winning $254M Powerball ticket sold in Conn. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The winning Powerball ticket
Court tosses $43M award against Ford in crash case
Court tosses $43M award against Ford in crash case
Pa. police: Returned letter led to prison drug ring
Pa. police: Returned letter led to prison drug ring
Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial
Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge is giving
Ohio Supreme Court won't hear appeal in cyanide death
Ohio Supreme Court won't hear appeal in cyanide death
Man jailed following shooting death of friend
Man jailed following shooting death of friend BROOKFIELD Ryan Wrightsman, 21, of Farmdale is
Judge concerned about fairness of Ohio's death penalty
Judge concerned about fairness of Ohio's death penalty
Toledo company recalls glass bowls because of breakage hazard
Toledo company recalls glass bowls because of breakage hazard
Taxi-cab traffic stop yields $12K worth of heroin, Ectasy in Ohio county
Taxi-cab traffic stop yields $12K worth of heroin, Ectasy in Ohio county
Ohio high court won’t hear appeal in cyanide death
Ohio high court won’t hear appeal in cyanide death CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has
Mahoning election board to display new voting system
Mahoning election board to display new voting system The Mahoning County Board of Elections will
Ex-wife calls Texas judge in beating video addict
Ex-wife calls Texas judge in beating video addict PORTLAND, Texas (AP) — The ex-wife of a Texas
Report: Ohio ranks 7th in nation for student-loan debt
Report: Ohio ranks 7th in nation for student-loan debt
Man charged with taking, selling grave markers
Man charged with taking, selling grave markers SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man is
Autopsy pending in creek body discovery
Autopsy pending in creek body discovery IRWIN, Pa. (AP) — An autopsy is planned for the body of a
More than 100 Occupy Pittsburgh protesters march
More than 100 Occupy Pittsburgh protesters march PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police say more than 100 Occupy
Coat giveaway for kids and adults in Salem Saturday
“Warm Up Salem — Free Coat Give Away” is scheduled for Saturday at Pavilion 1, Centennial Park, and will run from noon to 3 p.m. or as long as the supply lasts.
Recycle holiday gifts and decorations Saturday
A holiday gift and decoration “drop and shop” recycling project is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Mom charged with raping her toddler to be evaluated
Felicia Beemer, accused along with her husband of raping the couple’s 1-year-old child during a visit at the Trumbull County Children’s Services Board offices, will be evaluated to determine if she’s competent to stand trial on criminal charges.
Pfau-Guilbride wedding to take place in New York
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. William E. Pfau III of Canfield are announcing the engagement and 2012
Miss Amadio, fiance to wed in November
The engagement of Kathryn Rose Amadio, Jacksonville, N.C., and Nicholas James Asimakopoulos, Camp
Leslie Pegues, Milton Gage set wedding date
Leslie Nicolle Pegues of Boardman and Milton R. Gage of Watertown, N.Y., are announcing their
Jeanne Sutton, Mark Brown plan Nov. 19 wedding
Jeanne Catharine Sutton and Mark Anthony Brown Jr. are engaged to be married, their parents
Wine, raffles planned at charity event
Wine, raffles planned at charity event Niles A charity wine event will take place from 6 to 8
Lipscomb denies assaulting Warren officer
James A. Lipscomb, 33, of Market Street, Youngstown, has pleaded innocent to felony assault and resisting arrest after he fought with a Warren police officer Monday afternoon.
Limbeck pleads guilty to two offenses
David Limbeck, 22, of Trumbull Avenue, Girard, has pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and carrying a concealed weapon for two incidents on May 1 and July 14.
Warren man charged with 60 offenses pleads insanity in latest
Andre Ervin, a Warren man charged with 60 criminal offenses over the past nine years, has been ordered to receive an evaluation to determine whether he is competent to stand trial.
Walsh ends season for Canfield
When the Ohio High School Athletic Association went to three divisions in girls soccer before this school year, fans, coaches and players at the smaller Division I schools — such as Canfield — were probably thinking the move would help their teams come tournament time.
HMHP, community leaders dedicate Joanie Abdu breast-care center
The Joanie Abdu Center is scheduled to open for patients Nov. 14. Construction on the 14,000-square-foot facility began in April 2011 and was completed Oct. 21.
Day of drinking among friends ends in death of Vernon Twp. man, 20
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police have charged a 20-year-old Farmdale man with
Gilmour advances as Girard bows out
The Indians fall 3-1 to Lancers in Barberton regional By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
Panthers defense strong challenge for YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Northern Iowa is giving up just 15 points per game, which ranks
Suspect in killing near St. Dom’s: Drop my charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man facing the death penalty for
Brown, Williams discuss aid for Ohio auto plants
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown met with former
Lake Center rebounds to oust Champion Golden Flashes
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com macedonia Lake Center Christian’s girls soccer team
Tainted Herron forgiven
The Ohio State tailback is excelling after long suspension Associated Press COLUMBUS The word
Campbell advances plan for clinic to be run by convicted dentist
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council advanced an ordinance that would
Ruling on brine stirs up debate
Andrew Blocksom could have been angry over Attorney General Mike DeWine’s decision that a former environmental regulator illegally issued two brine-water permits that allow Blocksom’s company to operate.
Congressmen urge MLB test for HGH, ban tobacco
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two House Democrats are urging Major League Baseball and the
Beefed-up patrols on South Side deemed success
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley is
Warren protesters: Regulate massage parlors
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Councilwoman Cheryl Saffold and members of the Mahoning
Youngstown leads nation with poverty rate of 49.7%
Richard Milanek of Boardman gets a meal from volunteers, from left, Lisa Orlando and Sandy Moran at St. Luke Church in Boardman. As the nation's economy has declined. The church is among a growing number of sites in the Mahoning Valley serving free meals to area residents in need as the nation's economy has declined.
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Hillis apologizes for no-show, sits out
Associated Press BEREA His image tattered, his reputation under attack, Browns running back
POLICE CALLS || Poland, Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Dodgers bankruptcy sale set
Associated Press NEW YORK Maybe a “For Sale” sign should be erected outside Dodger Stadium.
Diversity’s compulsory conformity
Opinion: WASHINGTON Illustrating an intellectual confusion common on campuses, Vanderbilt University says:
America's poorest of poor at record high
Associated Press WASHINGTON The ranks of America’s poorest poor have climbed to a record high —
A brutal campaign looms
Opinion: WASHINGTON Forget hope and change. President Obama’s re-election campaign is going to be based on
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.97 .32 Avalon
Artists paint themselves into the downtown picture
It was a few years ago when artist Jim Pernotto first came up with the idea of opening a center for
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trustee Stoyak has earned re-election in Liberty Twp.
Editorial: These are trying times for Liber- ty Township — as they are for every community in the Mahoning
Europe heaps pressure on Greece
Associated Press CANNES, France European leaders drew a line in the sand for Greece on
Speaking his piece: country-rap's Colt Ford
The apocalypse might be near, considering country-rap is officially a musical genre bubbling in pockets around the country.
Cain’s commercial goes viral on Web
Opinion: What was that? That’s the question of the week as pundits, prognosticators, and the public try to
New This week
New This week Tower Heist (PG-13) After the staff workers at an upscale Central Park condo
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Friday Dances Celebrity Dancers Dance Party, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Celebrity Hall, 2520 South Ave.,
Advice to panel: Consider all options
Associated Press WASHINGTON Forty House Republicans joined 60 Democrats Wednesday in pressing
Angel Romero to perform with YSO
Staff report youngstown Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, directed by Randall Craig Fleishcer, will
Senators unveil plan to reform postal service
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senators announced a bipartisan plan Wednesday to help keep the
Piano is at the center of Dolson’s rock sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Less banter, more music is the rally cry of Akron rock
HEALTH DIGEST || Sinus program offered in Salem
Sinus program offered in Salem Otolaryngologist Dr. Wayland Wong, who is affiliated with Salem
METRO DIGEST || GOP meets at mall
GOP meets at mall niles The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast
YSU's business college is Ohio Center of Excellence
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Ohio Chancellor Jim Petro has named the Center
Who's the most befuddled Wall Streeter of them all?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Who’s the most befuddled Wall Streeter of all? The richest guy on
Straight No Chaser A cappella, all the time
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For the most part, the a cappella world holds no
NIGHTLIFE
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-2778 Fri: Classic Rock Social Club
HEALTH DIGEST || Mission needs turkeys
Mission needs turkeys WARREN The Warren Family Mission is in need of turkeys for upcoming
Protesters disrupt Oakland’s busy port
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Thousands of Occupy Wall Street protesters escalated their
Oklahoma No. 1 in overdoses
Opinion: The Norman Transcript: Oklahoma leads the nation or is near the top in many categories. Sadly,
Bank of America’s Netflix moment
“This is Bank of America’s Netflix moment. It misjudged what consumers would bear. It was the wrong
Judge gives Lohan 30-day jail sentence
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge on Wednesday sentenced Lindsay Lohan to serve 30 days in
Look at what we’re driving
Opinion: Look at what we’re driving Ohio voters should go take a walk. That’s right, before going to the
WORLD DIGEST || 3 adults, 1 child shot at Florida park
3 adults, 1 child shot at Florida park MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. Police say an 11-year-old boy and
Free seminars help seniors choose the right coverage Medicare Mysteries
WHERE TO GET FREE HELP Many places offer free help to people who are signing up for a Medicare
newsmakers
newsmakers E! denies role in Kardashian wedding NEW YORK The E! television network says any
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., township government center, 3339
Free lunch
Free lunch Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, pre-Thanksgiving
‘Kimberly Akimbo’
Poignant, humorous play gives new meaning to ‘coming-of-age’ By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com
Defense propels LSU andAlabama
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. LSU and Alabama’s defenses seem to have it all: Talent, cool
Youngstown ponders lawsuit over repairs to roof of Covelli
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council postponed a vote to pay $21,483
Sidelined no more, Uncle Mo ready for run at Breeders’ Cup
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Uncle Mo was supposed to return to Churchill Downs for the
In 2-QB system, McGloin looks like PSU’s top option
Associated Press State college, pa. In coach Joe Paterno’s mind, the Penn State quarterback job
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Alicia Royer and Christian Wormley, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 1.
Columbiana County official to resign post
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com columbiana Democrats will be looking to fill a county
Rx for future: Student’s pharmacy internship
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield A summer internship helped solidify a
Ex-NASCAR driver Mayfield arrested
Associated Press CATAWBA, N.C. Former NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, barred from the association
3 Steelers linebackers uncertain
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Harrison can see clearly through the protective shield on his
Attorney pleads guilty in tax case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A prominent Cleveland lawyer and former
Worse charges emerge after arrest in theftSFlb
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a Youngstown man in the
Pizza shop break-in in New Middletown
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Village police are investigating a break-in at Cocca’s Pizza on Main
METRO DIGEST || Applebee’s theft
Applebee’s theft BOARDMAN A 45-year-old former Applebee’s restaurant employee will be back in
2 challengers seek to unseat Divito as Poland Twp. trustee
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Three candidates are running for one seat on the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John F. McGrath, legal age, of 3033 Robinwood Drive
Hubbard man charged in car-wash vandalism goes to court Dec. 13
Staff report BOARDMAN A 29-year-old Hubbard man accused of pulling a car-wash vacuum cleaner off
Drug raid nets 2 in Niles
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Police and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force
Wednesday, November 2 (99 stories)
Applebee's worker charged with theft
A 45-year-old former Applebee’s restaurant employee will be back in court next month, facing a charge of felony theft.
Campbell council considering clinic to be run by convicted dentist
City council advanced an ordinance that would allow it to give 3.6 acres of city-owned land to a company that wants to build a dental clinic.
New Middletown police investigate pizza shop break-in
New Middletown police investigate pizza shop break-in NEW MIDDLETOWN Village police are
Girard man pleads guilty to burglary, carrying concealed weapon
Girard man pleads guilty to burglary, carrying concealed weapon warren David Limbeck, 22, of
Accused child rapist to get competency evaluation
Accused child rapist to get competency evaluation warren Felicia Beemer, accused along with her
Sen. Brown meets with Jay Williams
Sen. Brown meets with Jay Williams U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, met today met with former
State auditor gives award to Hubbard schools
State auditor gives award to Hubbard schools Hubbard State Auditor Dave Yost’s office awarded
Senate plan would save the Postal Service
Senate plan would save the Postal Service WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators announced a bipartisan plan
Judge sentences Lindsay Lohan to jail for 30 days
Judge sentences Lindsay Lohan to jail for 30 days LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge has sentenced Lindsay
Trumbull friends get drunk Tuesday; one charged in other's death
Police have charged a 20-year-old Farmdale man with second-degree murder after he allegedly shot and killed a friend Tuesday during an argument at a home in Vernon Township that followed a day of drinking.
Ex-Applebee's staffer charged for alleged tip scam
A 45-year-old former Applebee’s restaurant employee will be back in court next month, facing a charge of felony theft.
Interested in Lake Milton zoning?
Milton Township residents interested in a position on the township Zoning Commission
Unemployment fraud cost Ohio $32M in last 12 months
Unemployment fraud cost Ohio $32M in last 12 months
Trumbull County Dems breakfast is Saturday in Niles
Trumbull County Dems breakfast is Saturday in Niles
Ohio Dem lobbies for GOP's congressional redistricting plan
Ohio Dem lobbies for GOP's congressional redistricting plan
LOUIE TODAY: An unlikely friendship; curing addiction
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will chat with former advertising exec Laura Schroff about her new book, "Invisible Thread," a poignant, shocking story of a desperate, starving 6-year-old child who begged for her help on a New York street corner and their 30-year friendship that ensued.
Howland pediatrician plans to run against Ryan
A Howland pediatrician, who’s never sought political office, plans to run next year as a Republican against five-term incumbent Tim Ryan, a Democrat from Niles.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Dress For Success accepting donations
Dress For Success accepting donations YOUNGSTOWN During its Dress For Success drive, the YSU
2-year-old conjoined twins separated in California
Twin 2-year-old girls who were joined at the chest and abdomen were separated Tuesday during a lengthy, complex procedure at Stanford University's children's hospital.
Brinks donates truck to aid Boardman in fight against drugs
Boardman Police Chief Jack Nichols, pictured here framed by an open gun port of a new armored vehicle, said on average, officers conduct one drug raid per week.
Cruze sales slow down
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Seasonal trends and an increase in Japanese auto
For Penguins, all eyes on QB Rennie’s ankle
Early in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 27-19 loss to North Dakota State, Northern Iowa senior quarterback Tirrell Rennie — aka the Missouri Valley Football Conference offensive player in 2010 — suffered an ankle injury and did not return.
Dann to appear before state panel
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc Dann, who resigned his
Crestview falls to Chippewa in Div. III
The dream season for the Crestview High boys soccer team ended on Tuesday night at Twinsburg High School.
Purple Cat looking to expand downtown Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown agency that provides
Revere’s speed, quick goals beat Lakeview
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com BRECKSVILLE Coming out of halftime, the Revere High boys
Canfield parent files lawsuit against school board
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield A Canfield parent has asked a court to compel
'Salem' drafted to take part in Puppy Bowl VIII
A Salem dog was drafted to play on a Super Bowl Sunday show.
Steelers deal with injuries to LBs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers’ injury-riddled linebacker corps already has forced
Browns release WR Robiskie
By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA The writing had been on the wall for weeks, but
OhioDemocratic party making good on threat
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.coms COLUMBUS The Ohio Democratic Party is making good on its threat
Howland pediatrician planning campaign against Ryan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com HOWLAND A Howland pediatrician, who’s never sought
Showdown on Issue 2
Russell Davis, a Youngstown patrolman, signs a volunteer list at the rally. Organizers asked those who attended to volunteer for one hour on the phones or go door-to-door to urge voters to oppose the issue.
Cider insider Add lively flavor to marinades, dressings, more
By Susan M. SELASKY Detroit Free Press A cup of apple cider is a delicious part of the fabric
November is favorite month for ND coach
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. This is Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly’s favorite time of the
FirstEnergy’s net income surges
FirstEnergy’s net income surges AKRON FirstEnergy Corp.’s net income jumped from $175 million
Country star Vince Gill hopes radio gives it a chance Will ‘Slinger’ succeed?
jVince Gill hopes his new album will get some radio air time, based on its quality, and not
“NOVA” (9 p.m., pbs): The “NOVA” series goes into deep space with
“NOVA” (9 p.m., pbs): The “NOVA” series goes into deep space with “Fabric of the Cosmos,” a mind-
ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST || Shortest celebrity marriage
So, Kim Kardashian’s 72-day sprint from wedded bliss to divorce papers must amount to the shortest
Jobs bill will rebuild America
Opinion: By Ray LaHood McClatchy-Tribune Twenty-nine years ago this November, an American president of
No baloney: Maybe bologna deserves more respect
By Kathleen Purvis McClatchy Newspapers It’s gazing at you from billboards, leering at you in
Not a ‘high-tech lynching’
Opinion: WASHINGTON It was inevitable, from the moment the story broke of sexual harassment allegations
Bank of America decides to back down on $5 debit-card fee
Associated Press NEW YORK Bank of America Corp. is scrapping its plan to charge a $5 monthly fee
In Canfield Township, Zarlenga for re-election
Editorial: After 24 years on the Canfield Board of Education, Martha Zarlenga decided not to seek re-election
METRO DIGEST || New office hours for JFS
New office hours WARREN The Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services has begun
Hundreds learn about Poland BOE candidates
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com A few hundred teachers, students and others learned more about
Mob rule spreads
Opinion: In various cities across the country, mobs of mostly young, mostly incoherent, often noisy and
In a bad economy, Freecycle grows
Associated Press NEW YORK OFFER. WANTED. TAKEN. With those three words, Deron Beal of Tucson,
Can tea partiers, occupiers join forces?
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune Call me crazy, but I happen to be one of those flinty-eyed
LBJ biographer readies 4th book
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Robert A. Caro’s quest to narrate the life of
Man found dead committed suicide
Staff report Austintown The Mahoning County Coroner’s office confirmed that a man found dead
British royals: Girls rule
Opinion: British royals: Girls rule Los Angeles Times: Things are looking up for future females born into
Chiefs getting breaks as they win
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A couple of wins over division doormats. A shutout of a
‘Glee’ singer’s dad killed with ice pick
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines The estranged father of singer Charice Pempengco of the hit
World’s economy needs China to slow growth gradually
Associated Press SHANGHAI China’s high-flying economy is starting to lose altitude. The big
Distributions from Lawrence County food bank rose last year
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The amount of food distributed in Lawrence
Greek government in chaos; deal in doubt
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece The Greek government teetered, and stock markets around the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kurt D. L. Chance, 25, of 304 S. Salem-Warren Road,
Misinformation distorts measure, Kasich tells crowd
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com HANOVERTON Gov. John Kasich said he understands why
Ohio withdraws milk-labeling rule
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio milk produced without the use of a synthetic growth hormone no
Dr. Murray chooses not to testify at Jackson trial
By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s doctor told a judge
Ohio attorney general’s decision threatens future of Patriot Water
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine dealt a blow Tuesday
POLICE CALLS || Girard, Liberty, Hubbard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
Steroid probe uncovers Tenn. lab
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say a steroid ring uncovered in Ohio used drugs imported
Silver Star caf permit is OK’d
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard Hubbard Township zoning granted the owner
Union workers in public, private sectors forge alliance to repeal SB 5
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Senate Bill 5, which will appear Tuesday on the
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2011. There are 59 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Man stole forklift, food PITTSBURGH A pilfered Reuben sandwich and a
Wine of the week
Wine of the week What: 2008 Bodegas Avanthia Godello Valdeorras Info: What a rich, beautiful
Crack penalties are eased, inmates freed
Associated Press WASHINGTON Antwain Black was facing a few more years in Leavenworth for dealing
Cain: I never changed story
Associated Press WASHINGTON Presidential candidate Herman Cain said Tuesday that he never
Chicago Bears DBs face Vick
Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. Third-round draft pick Chris Conte has given the Chicago
LETTERS || Don’t reverse progress in Ohio
Opinion: Don’t reverse progress in Ohio By electing John Kasich it appeared that the voters had grasped
Council approves 2 union contracts ahead of SB 5 vote
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The city council approved two union contracts
Next for OSU: Reeling Hoosiers
Associated Press COLUMBUS It was almost unthinkable as recently as three weeks ago that Ohio
Hendrick has broken bones
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick returned home Tuesday, a day
Conjoined twins separated
San Jose Mercury News PALO ALTO, Calif. Stanford surgeons have successfully separated conjoined
Defenses lead SEC powers
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. LSU and Alabama’s defenses seem to have it all: Talent, cool
trumbull county transit levy Official: There was no effort to mislead public
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Ralph Infante, chairman of the campaign to promote
Big East to invite Boise State
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Big East is ready to start adding members after spending the
Board of health mailing pumping reminders
Staff report Smith township Mahoning County District Board of Health began mailing pumping
Ohio group likely to suggest new exotic-animal ban
Associated Press COLUMBUS New ownership of lions, tigers and other dangerous animals likely
Hillary Clinton’s mother dies at 92
Hillary Clinton’s mother dies at 92 washington Dorothy Rodham, mother of Secretary of State
Students’ math test scores rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON New test scores show the nation’s fourth- and eighth-graders are
Report draft: More extreme weather in store for world
Associated Press WASHINGTON For a world already weary of weather catastrophes, the latest
Brown to speak
Brown to speak WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, will have a news conference at noon
Tuesday, November 1 (111 stories)
Hillary Clinton's mother dead at 92
Dorothy Rodham, mother of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton's mother-in-law, died Tuesday at age 92 after an illness.
Police work to ID man found dead at Okla. protest
Police work to ID man found dead at Okla. protest OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police investigating the
Kasich speaks at pro Issue 2 rally in Columbiana County
Kasich speaks at pro Issue 2 rally in Columbiana County Gov. John Kasich said he understands why
Huntsman calls for investigation of oil ‘monopoly’
Huntsman calls for investigation of oil ‘monopoly’ DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Republican presidential
Six-month suspension proposed for ex-Ohio AG
Six-month suspension proposed for ex-Ohio AG COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A proposal would suspend the
Lawsuit filed in Reno air race crash
Lawsuit filed in Reno air race crash LAS VEGAS (AP) — The family of a Texas man killed when a
Trumbull JFS has new operating hours
Trumbull JFS has new operating hours WARREN The Trumbull County Department of Job and Family
Reputed mobsters charged with taking over company
Reputed mobsters charged with taking over company CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — The FBI says a financial
2 get life in prison for triple homicide at Pa. birthday bash
2 get life in prison for triple homicide at Pa. birthday bash
Tug pilot gets year in deadly duck boat crash
Tug pilot gets year in deadly duck boat crash PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A tug pilot distracted by a
Human trafficking rally set Wednesday night in Warren
Human trafficking rally set Wednesday night in Warren
Nonprofit agency seeks to buy Kress Building downtown
Nonprofit agency seeks to buy Kress Building downtown YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown agency
Ohio has new hotline, website to report dangerous animals
Ohio has new website, hotline to report dangerous animals
National Fuel cutting natural-gas rate 8.2 percent
National Fuel cutting natural-gas rate 8.2 percent
Cain defends himself, says he never changed his story
Cain defends himself, says ne never changed his story
Warren Mayor-elect Doug Franklin to be honored at Urban League fete
Warren Mayor-elect Doug Franklin to be honored at Urban League fete
Septic-system reminders mailed to Smith Township homes
Septic-system reminders mailed to Smith Township homes
Greece shocks markets with referendum on austerity
Greece shocks markets with referendum on austerity
Survey: More than 600K Ohioans have no regular doctor
Survey: More than 600K Ohioans have no regular doctor
Largest Ohio county seeing dip in absentee ballots
Largest Ohio county seeing dip in absentee ballots
Ohio man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 154-mph fatal
Ohio man sentenced to 8 yeaers in prison for 154-mph fatal
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1991 will have its 20-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 25
MCCT students open flower shop to public
MCCT students open flower shop to public CANFIELD Horticulture students at the Mahoning County
Howland grad to compete in Miss Ohio ’12 pageant
HOWLAND Heather Wells, 21, daughter of Andrea and Dennis Wells of Howland, was recently crowned
Yoga for a Cure will benefit St. E’s breast care center
POLAND Yoga for a Cure, planned for Nov. 18 and 19 at the Woodlands, 1525 E. Western Reserve Road,
YBPW names Miller Woman of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN Traci Miller was honored as Woman of the Year on Oct. 18 for National Business Women’s
‘Oz’ look-alikes: There’s no place like home for pets
Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, Wicked Witch and her flying monkey and Glinda the Good Witch embarked on a quest.
Kasich: Issue 2 helped with budget passage
Columbus Dispatch ZANESVILLE, Ohio Even if it fails next week, Gov. John Kasich said state Issue
Board candidates stress academics and accountability
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The need to improve academics and
October’s scary ending fails to spoil stock gains
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite a Halloween scare, Monday’s trick wasn’t
Mayoral hopefuls offer variety of experience
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The mayoral race here features two seasoned
Falls police face funding cutback
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Police Chief John Kuivila has posted a letter on the police
Repairs to roof at Covelli cost $21K
City council will consider spending $21,483 for roof improvements to the Covelli Centre to stop water damage to the arena’s luxury suites.
Candidate divisions heat up race for Campbell council chief
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell In the race for council president, an appointed
FAA investigates plane crash in Vienna
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The pilot of a small aircraft that crashed at the end of
Michigan’s Man at RB?
Just when it looked as though Michigan’s hunt for a running back to carry the load and lessen the burden on Denard Robinson was over, coach Brady Hoke wasn’t ready to call off the search.
Western Reserve poll champion in Div. VI
Western Reserve completed a perfect 10-0 regular-season on Friday with a victory over rival McDonald.
YSU’s Ross awaits chance on Packers’ practice squad
With the Green Bay Packers off last weekend, former Penguin cornerback Brandian Ross came back to Youngstown State for the first time since the spring, watching practice and taking in Saturday’s 56-14 win over Western Illinois.
Rios out at Harding; Niles’ Yeager resigns
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Three days after finishing up the best season of his four-year
Tough schedule prepares Mooney
Cardinal Mooney has played teams from three different states and five different Ohio counties.
A lesson in charity
Students in Lowellville collected food all last week, then packed it Friday afternoon so Second Harvest Food Bank trucks could take it, including students from Lisa Iberis’ language-arts classes.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Oct.
newsmakers
newsmakers Kim Kardashian, husband to split LOS ANGELES The producers of Kim Kardashian’s
Motorists at risk
Opinion: By Dan Paden People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Out along highways and rural roads
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6:30 p.m., 451 Ohio Ave. Niles school board,
Gas prices increase
Gas prices increase YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gasoline prices have risen in the past week. Monday’s
Steelers ready for payback
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ryan Clark remembers the dancing. And the jawing. And the seemingly
Obama aces foreign policy
Opinion: Since the Vietnam era, Republicans have usually held an advantage on foreign policy issues, while
Women wary of Islamists
Opinion: CAIRO, Egypt The growing strength of Islamist political parties in the Mideast’s new democracies
Davis, Amstutz have skills to guide Boardman schools
Editorial: There are two incumbents in this year’s Boardman Board of Education race, and in normal
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.25 —.03 Avalon
Chamber official takes development job with Team NEO
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Just as the city lost Mayor Jay Williams to
Lindsey Buckingham finds peace with ‘Seeds’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Going his own way for the past few years, Fleetwood Mac’s
New music by late singer
Associated Press LONDON A new album by the late singer Amy Winehouse will be released in
Several actors will compete against themselves Oscar dilemma
By Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Comb the list of actors contending for an
Kinsman library, built over generations, now needs support
Opinion: Kinsman library, built over generations, now needs support When I share with people about my
Jindal triumphant in re-election bid
Opinion: Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana last weekend won re-election with a staggering 65.8
Purple with state’s gold?
Opinion: Winona (Minn.) Daily News: How legislators spend state tax money says a lot about our values in the
Austintown cops find body of man
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Township police are investigating whether a man who was found dead with
Letters to Occupy protesters offer encouragement, support
Associated Press NEW YORK Supporters from around the country and abroad are sending as many as
“covert affairs” (10 p.m., Usa): Bad guys, beware: “Covert Affairs” returns
“covert affairs” (10 p.m., Usa): Bad guys, beware: “Covert Affairs” returns with new episodes
Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” is the latest TV program to use the mysterious,
Simon Cowell’s “The X Factor” is the latest TV program to use the mysterious, vaguely ominous-
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2011. There are 60 days left in the year. This is All
OSU receivers gaining respect
By Tim May Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Label the Ohio State wide receiver corps’ sudden return
Hardesty out with calf tear
Associated Press BEREA The Browns are running out of running backs. Montario Hardesty tore a
Va. police end encampment
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Police cleared out a downtown plaza early Monday that had been
Image of Obama with bullet wound causes outrage among Dems, GOP
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. A Halloween-themed graphic featuring a zombie President Barack
NATO ends Libya mission
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya NATO’s triumphant, 7-month air campaign against Libya ended
Owner seeks tenant for former Burger King location
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A former township Burger King has a potentially
Cortland Bancorp sees net income rise $1 million
Staff report CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp’s net income rose by $1 million during the third quarter
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Bill Anderson is 74. Actress Barbara Bosson (“Murder One,” “Hill Street
Cain denies claims of sexual harassment
Associated Press WASHINGTON Denying he ever sexually harassed anyone, Republican presidential
Obama orders FDA to help stop drug shortages
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is directing the Food and Drug Administration
US withdraws funding from UNESCO
Action comes after UN cultural agency approves Palestinian membership
Hype begins for LSU vs. Alabama
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. It was hard to escape the hype around the LSU-Alabama game
A nice day for a walk in the park
Grace Manna of Austintown takes her dog, Blue, for a walk in Austintown Township Park. The
Northeast struggles to recover from snow
Northeast struggles to recover from snow WAYLAND, Mass. Hundreds of thousands of people across
Watkins serves on panel about death penalty
Staff report COLUMBUS Dennis Watkins, Trumbull County prosecutor, has been named to a task force
Pro, con rallies set in Valley today
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com There will be dueling Issue 2 rallies in the Mahoning
Union in Niles schools ratifies contract
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A union representing 105 nonteaching employees has
Struthers woman arraigned on child-endangering charge
Staff report struthers A woman who is charged with child endangerment for leaving her baby in a
Sentencing in GM theft
Sentencing in GM theft WARREN A former security guard at Generl Motors Lordstown who pleaded
campbell council president
campbell council president Two candidates are in the running for council president. Political
Chiefs beat San Diego in OT
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Ryan Succop’s 30-yard field goal with 5:16 left in overtime
YSU business center gets state designation
YSU business center gets state designation youngstown Ohio Chancellor Jim Petro is expected to
Settlement reached in Muslim man’s suit against Youngstown
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A settlement has been reached in a federal
Senator seeks exotic-animal law by end of year
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Republican state lawmaker whose hometown was thrust
Falls chief lauds officers’ actions in fatal standoff
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Police won’t explain the exact circumstances
Eight injured in crash in Southington
Staff report Southington The Warren Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Six candidates seek three seats on the Youngstown school board. An (*) denotes
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