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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Mahoning juvy court programs a success; funds still needed
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s juvenile court has seen
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.
Browns lose LB, cut snapper
Associated Press CLEVELAND The cold and cruel side of business in the NFL caught up with Ryan
Maldonado false-arrest lawsuit dismissed by judge
Staff report AKRON A federal judge has dismissed a false-arrest lawsuit by a former president of
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.
Sullinger, Buford lead as OSU routs Duke
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio State’s introduction video Tuesday
NEWSMAKERS
newsmakers Judge bashes Murray as ‘disgrace’ as doctor LOS ANGELES The doctor convicted in
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
Chicago releases yet another seasonal anthology Holiday horns
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com “There’s nothing like putting some brass in your
JFK, LBJ changed America
Opinion: This time of year, around the anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, my thoughts
Police seek suspects in thefts at stores
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police continue to search for suspects in
Missing man sought
Missing man sought CALCUTTA The sheriff’s department is looking for a missing man suffering
Gingrich’s ‘humane’ policy is troubling
Opinion: During the presidential campaign of 2000, George W. Bush was criticized by some conservatives for
US space budget is myopic
Opinion: US space budget is myopic Orlando Sentinel: Almost a month ago, at Kennedy Space Center,
Brownies without borders
By Jackie Burrell San Jose Mercury News Monkey around with a towering souffle or a Parisian
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
It’s an uncertain economy
Opinion: Last week, the stock market took another dive. The supercommittee failed. A bond auction flopped in
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.
Hit and miss: ‘Exes,’ ‘Daughter’
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers You might think it’s casting that makes a TV show a hit. A
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
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week Wine of the Week: 2009 Domaine de la Janasse Cotes-du-Rhone Villages “Terre
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
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
Suh to appeal suspension
Associated Press ALLEN PARK, Mich. Ndamukong Suh is going back to the NFL, this time hoping for
Boeheim has no job worries
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim said Tuesday that
birthdays
birthdays Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. is 93. Actor Robert Guillaume is 84. TV personality and
Spirit Award nominees revealed
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES The silent movie “The Artist” and the doomsday
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”:
Cain assessing future of campaign
Associated Press ATLANTA Herman Cain told aides Tuesday he is assessing whether the latest
Valley incumbents seek re-election to Ohio House
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN All incumbent Ohio House members who represent
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
Rangers stay hot on home ice
Associated Press NEW YORK Not only are the New York Rangers streaking on home ice, they are
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
Underachieving Jags clean house
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars are headed in a completely new
Man injured when struck by car
Staff report warren A man was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Warren Township.
Teen in Craigslist case looks dazed in court
Associated Press CALDWELL, Ohio A teen accused of murder made his first public court appearance
Wendell August to make Penguins items
Wendell August to make Penguins items PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is teaming
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.53 +0.31 Avalon
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. election tie broken with ‘low’ number drawing HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. It wasn’t
Girl hit by vehicle, taken to hospital
Staff report youngstown A juvenile was transported to a local hospital with a broken leg after
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
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,
US to pay $2.5M in anthrax death
Associated Press MIAMI More than a decade after tabloid photo editor Robert Stevens became the
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
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.
Wean Foundation seeks input for naming room
Staff report WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation is seeking creative suggestions to name the
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
Gains rules out 2012 raises
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains
Seminar addresses bullying problem
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN For a school anti-bullying policy to be
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.
Trumbull Property
Process for valuing real estate seems to be more accurate By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
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.
Liberty board OKs audit for 2011
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The board of education approved having the
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
Steelers looking forward after shaky win in KC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
Capitals, ’Canes, fire coaches
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. The Washington Capitals on Monday fired coach Bruce Boudreau,
Colts willing to consider drafting Luck
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Money won’t deter the Colts from taking a quarterback in April’s
Shawnee lacks Mooney tradition
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Hanging in the Cardinal Mooney locker room
Little’s drops overshadow success
Associated Press BEREA Browns rookie wide receiver Greg Little took the football he caught for
Fickell to stay; others in limbo
By BILL Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Luke Fickell was reluctant to say much. This
On the road (again) to start league play
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior point guard Blake Allen
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.
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.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
ABOUT THIS SERIES Jeff Christian was a player for the Youngstown Steelhounds hockey team from 2005
Analysis: More kids skip shots for school
Associated Press ATLANTA A rising number of parents in more than half of states are opting out
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Stambaugh concert The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its annual
Gingrich is a voice of reason
Opinion: Finally, there is a voice of reason on immigration among the front-runners for the Republican
Hess, Cook named first team all-MVFC
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As far as YSU sophomore quarterback Kurt Hess was
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
Doris Day sings out with new album
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Doris Day, America’s pert, honey-voiced
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2011. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Gas-pump prices fall
Gas-pump prices fall YOUNGSTOWN Sliding prices at the gas pump are at the lowest levels Ohio
Watch out for deer
Opinion: By Paula Moore McClatchy-Tribune November is the peak month for collisions between cars and
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
Price, Stanko, Rousher named to first team
Staff report COLUMBUS Fitch’s Billy Price, Howland’s Anthony Stanko and Canfield’s Jimmy Rousher
Stocks soar on big shopping weekend
Associated Press NEW YORK A weekend of strong holiday shopping in the U.S. and radical proposals
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS McLean clears up ‘American Pie’ origins SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. Don McLean says his
Multiculturalism runs amok
Opinion: By Glenn Garvin McClatchy Newspapers Imagine five Jewish kids go to school one day wearing their
Woman alleges long affair with Cain
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an explosive allegation, a Georgia woman said Monday she and
Poll: Ohio 4th-worst in pipeline-safety info
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ohio ranks as the fourth-worst state when it comes to the transparency
GM: free loaners to Volt owners
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors, concerned about the image of its Chevrolet Volt, is
Winterfest Dance planned for Dec. 7
Staff report youngstown Students with special needs in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana
Facing charges
Facing charges NILES Dustin D. Diamond, 19, of East Federal Street, and a juvenile male were
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield City and Austintown:
“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
Seeking re-election
Seeking re-election YOUNGSTOWN Anthony Vivo filed his petitions Monday at the board of elections
‘Magenta Saturday’? New names in town
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Cyber Monday. Green Tuesday. Black Friday. Magenta Saturday.
Deer season brings pleasant memories
Opinion: By Dr. PAUL KENGOR Special to The Vindicator This week hunters across America storm the woods
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
Rising peanut-butter prices worry food banks
Associated Press COLUMBUS Food banks and pantries around the country say high peanut-butter
Village may ask spouses to use benefits
Staff report lowellville The village council is considering whether to ask employees’ spouses to
Mentor’s motives questioned
Associated Press CLEVELAND By one account, Richard Beasley was a devoted mentor to a 16-year-old
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
Are better times ahead?
Opinion: The Norman Transcript: Two key indicators of economic growth turned positive recently. Unemployment
Old prison from ‘Shawshank’ popular for weddings
Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio Here’s one that invites wisecracks from weary spouses inclined
Suspect sought in break-ins
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WEATHERSFIELD Police have issued an arrest warrant for a 24
Governor unveils new license plate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich officially unveiled a new Ohio
Duke, Ohio State ready for showdown
Associated Press COLUMBUS Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski is not only a great evaluator of
Nabbing Cyber Monday deals
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers seem to be just as enthusiastic about shopping on their
Residents assaulted, threatened
Staff report WARREN Two people were assaulted by a group of males walking on Hunter Street
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, special meeting/work session, 4 p.m., Board meeting
Fire destroys insulation factory in Newcomerstown
Associated Press NEWCOMERSTOWN A massive and fast-moving fire at an Ohio insulation factory
Marine: Fears of end to gay ban prove unfounded
Associated Press MANAMA, Bahrain Marine Gen. James F. Amos, the face of opposition in the
Fracking breaks up communities
Opinion: Fracking breaks up communities The Vindicator carried three articles Oct. 23 about hydraulic
Austintown police, firefighters honored
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Austintown Kiwanis Club honored the
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
Boardman trustees approve purchase of fire equipment
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees approved the purchase of two
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.
Former teachers at Eagle Heights receive final pay
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Teachers at the former Eagle Heights Academy
7,000 vacant properties in Warren to be studied
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The nonprofit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership has been
Pediatrician’s stance gains attention
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN An Akron Children’s Hospital pediatric
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
Steelers hang on to stay in first
Pittsburgh forces four turnovers to beat Kansas City Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Ben
Green with envy
Bengals WR makes key play vs. Browns By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer CINCINNATI One
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
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2011. There are 33 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Email outpacing ‘snail mail’
Opinion: By Jack Shakely Los Angeles Times For two holiday seasons in the 1960s, I worked as what the
Mideast and Midwest
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com Say the words “art museum” and most people envision
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Finance and Taxation committee, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers,
Turnabout is fair play
Opinion: Turnabout is fair play The recent election cycle has inspired me to propose a new campaign rule. I
Theater turns riots into a drama
Associated Press LONDON It sounds like a tough sell for an evening out: Come relive the London
video game review
‘the legend of zelda: skyward sword’ Grade: B Details: $49.99, Nintendo, for Wii It has been
Lower the flag on piracy bill
Opinion: Lower the flag on piracy bill San Jose Mercury News: Listen up, Congress: There are times when
Jambar places 5th in national competition
Staff report youngstown The Jambar, Youngstown State University’s semi-weekly student newspaper,
A span that withstood time
STORY & PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS YOUNGSTOWN Nestled deep in the heart of Mill Creek Park is
Winterfest Dance scheduled for special-needs students
Staff report youngstown Special-needs high-school students from Mahoning, Trumbull and
Truck donated to Helping Other Women
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners donated a used box truck with a lift
“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
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
Privatize U.S. Postal Service
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Jacksonian-era movement to keep the Sabbath pure deplored Sunday mail delivery.
Man gets second sentencing trial for murder
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man convicted in 1998 of fatally beating a woman will get a second
Wisconsin, Spartans in rematch
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has seen the highlight over and
ABOUT THIS SERIES
ABOUT THIS SERIES Jeff Christian was a player for the Youngstown Steelhounds hockey team from
Federer wins ATP finals for 6th time
Associated Press LONDON Roger Federer wasn’t about to let Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pull off another
Gun-sale background checks are underreported in Ohio
Associated Press DAYTON Some mentally ill Ohioans and drug abusers are slipping through the
Georgia looks to pull off upset of season
Associated Press ATLANTA Georgia knows just about everyone is looking past this game, figuring
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Twilight’ keeps on shining at box office LOS ANGELES The latest “Twilight” movie
Illinois fires Zook after 7 seasons
Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Seven years of tantalizing potential that often led to
Gap shrinks for Medicare’s prescription-drug coverage
Associated Press WASHINGTON Medicare’s prescription-coverage gap is getting noticeably smaller
Parahalis scores 28, Hill adds 23 in Buckeyes’ win
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS LSU’s LaSondra Barrett summed it up in a sentence. “[Samantha
Syracuse fires Fine; 3rd accuser emerges
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Bernie Fine was fired Sunday by Syracuse University after a
Gingrich wins NH paper’s backing
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich landed the endorsement
Egypt heads to vote
Egypt heads to vote cairo Egyptians prepared to vote today in the first elections since Hosni
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
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
Afghan officials say fire from Pakistan led to attack
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Afghanistan officials claimed Sunday that Afghan and NATO forces were
Obama fundraising falls in Ohio
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The numbers don’t lie, but their significance is strongly contested.
LeBron, others cancel ‘Homecoming Tour’
Associated Press With the NBA lockout over, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and other stars have
‘12 Days’ items top $100K
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The price of partridges, pear trees and turtle doves has spiked,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH 3 face prison in toilet-paper scam WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Talk about a dirty scam.
NE Ohio ranks 2nd in bank-branch openings
By Mark Williams Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Online banking isn’t killing the need for bricks-
Strickland plans to ‘expose’ Romney
Strickland plans to ‘expose’ Romney COLUMBUS Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead a press
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
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‘Carols & Cocoa,’ annual holiday extravaganza, set Dec. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium
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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
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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
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Ted Strickland plans to 'expose' record of Romney
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Ohio deer hunting begins Monday; fewer expected to be killed
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Newt Gingrich scores endorsement from NH’s largest newspaper
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Boardman man’s adventures in maple-syrup products win regional acclaim
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Boardman pediatric doctor: Don’t give Tylenol drug to children with asthma
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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.
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
W. Reserve’s bid for state final 1 point short
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‘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
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
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
Stenglein, Belonger ignite Phantoms win
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Youngstown As the Sioux City Musketeers turned up the heat
Brooks blocks shot to help YSU to win
Staff/wire report LORETTO, PA. Kendrick Perry scored 12 points and Dushawn Brooks blocked a shot
Whistle Blow grabbed attention in Youngstown Saturday
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The morning sound of numerous industrial whistles may
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill is holiday tradition
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Hot-shooting No. Iowa knocks off YSU women
Staff report LOS ANGELES Amber Kirschbaum scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds, and Northern
Canfield goalie sets state record
Staff report BOARDMAN Canfield High goaltender Roger Geiser broke the OHSAA career saves record
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
METRO DIGEST || Agent Orange seminar Wednesday
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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.
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.
Hagan criticizes Kasich plans to limit funds for local projects
Columbus Dispatch and Vindicator staff report COLUMBUS A proposed state construction budget will
O'Reilly Auto Parts to join Belmont Plaza in Liberty
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CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Grover Cleveland campaign ribbon, woven silk, probably 1888 campaign, 51/2 by 21/2 inches, $80.
record reviews
RIHANNA Album: “Talk That Talk” Grade: A Rihanna hasn’t racked up 20 Top-10 hits faster than
Stevens Masonry celebrates 25 years
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One-fifth of tested seafood mislabeled, misidentified
A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that more than one-fifth of 190 pieces of seafood bought at
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Area bowling scores at a glance
First-half winner Camelot — McCarthy Systems Company, Inc. in Queens (first 10 weeks of
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TV LIST
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Layaway demand is on the rise
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Tucked away in the back of the Kmart store on Manchester
Malls diversify to one-stop shops
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Going to Los Angeles’ Westside Pavilion mall is a Friday-afternoon
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,
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REPURPOSING
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON What many people consider junk, Peggy Jacob and Carol Perry see as
Start by consolidating health departments, and then move forward
Opinion: Consolidating Youngs- town’s health department with the Mahoning County General Health District, as
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I came across some patches on an Internet auction that had the number 81. The
Today’s entertainment picks:
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LAYAWAY PLANS | Making comparisons
A look at some major retailers’ layaway programs: Toys ‘R’ Us Service fee: $5 Down payment: 20
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
Nuzzo, Haefke win Youngstown Masters
Joe Nuzzo and Teri Haefke were winners of the 26th Youngstown Masters Tournament that concluded last
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” —
Explosions kill 15 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A string of explosions hit a Baghdad market and the capital’s western
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
Pop culture Q&A
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Black Friday — a recipe for trouble?
Associated Press NEW YORK Pepper-sprayed customers, smash-and-grab looters and bloody scenes in
ARMED FORCES DIGEST || Homecoming stories
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With loss of health comes poverty
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Pa. author has new book to sell
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HOW TO FIGHT IDENTITY THEFT
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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
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
Michigan, Toussaint finally figure out Ohio St.
Buckeyes begin an offseason that’s sure to be tumultuous By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus
ID thieves attack via email, Web
Locking your car doors might seem like overly simplistic advice. But if you read local crime
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
Sales up 7 percent over 2010
Associated Press The holiday shopping season got off to a strong start on Black Friday, with
Ohio Senate to renew fight for strict anti-abortion law
By AARON Marshall The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio Senate Republicans, under pressure from an
Birthdays
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GATE TO ASIA
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Never mind “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Perhaps the new
newsmakers
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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
“Mitch albom’s have a little faith” (9 p.m., abc): Former sports columnist Mitch
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COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
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Bengals try for sweep of Browns
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Bloodied Letang nets OT goal
Associated Press MONTREAL Kris Letang returned from being bloodied by a hit late in regulation
Body ID’d as man who answered Craigslist ad
Associated Press COLUMBUS A body found in a shallow grave in Northeast Ohio was identified
US student arrested in Cairo returns home
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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
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Pennsylvania’s gravy train
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TAKING PART
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Mount Union advances in D3
Staff report ALLIANCE Backup running back Blair Skilliter rushed for a career-high 78 yards and
Penn State routed by Wisconsin
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. From the charges against Jerry Sandusky to the end of his
Roethlisberger is ailing but will play
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Pakistan blocks US supply routes
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan on Saturday blocked vital supply routes for U.S.-led troops
American culture rubs off on Iraqi youths
Associated Press BAGHDAD After more than eight years in Iraq, the departing American military’s
Non-joke is not funny
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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
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Pacentrano auxiliary elects 2012 officers
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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
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MOONEY’S MOVING ON
Cardinals will play for eighth state title against Springfield Shawnee next week By John Bassetti
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.
Phantoms maintain dominance with win at Covelli
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Mahoning Valley doctor Chrisanne Gordon helpS vets with brain injuries
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley native Dr. Chrisanne Gordon
Boyle leads Girard win in opener
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com McDONALD In a back-and-forth season opener Friday night, Girard
Liberty residents help needy students through Blott Kids Holiday Project
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty For 30 years, Christmas trees with note
Valley businesswoman questions regulation of supplements
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com For 20 years, Sue Altomare has watched as customers improved
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
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
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
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.
Queries enrich faith of pilgrim
For most of us, our religion is inherited from our parents. Were your parents Christian? Chances
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City cops investigate stabbing, domestic violence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating two acts of
Dana New Music Society fall concerts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Pianist Auguste Antonov will return as guest artist at the Dana New
Shoppers scuffle on Black Friday
Associated Press A shopper in Los Angeles pepper-sprayed her competition for an Xbox, and scuffles
YCS receives group’s Honor Roll Award
Staff report Youngstown The Ohio Coalition for Quality Education has presented Youngstown
Pride — not roses — on line for OSU, Michigan
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Brady Hoke has added his own twist to The Game. The
Pa. lawmakers to get a raise next week
Associated Press HARRISBURG State lawmakers in Pennsylvania will get a 3 percent pay raise
Craigslist death toll rises in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS The discoveries of two new bodies could bring to three the death
Making photo IDs available
Opinion: Chattanooga (Tenn.) Free Press: With Tennessee lawmakers sensibly having approved a bill to head off
Clarion students join research conference
Staff report Oil city, pa. Thirty students and their faculty mentors participated in the 12th
At a glance Black Friday scuffles
In two incidents, shoppers got a little extra competitive: A woman trying to improve her chance
Jason Segel: Muppet fan to Muppet man
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Jason Segel, star of the CBS comedy “How I
Mother getting support after crash
Associated Press PHOENIX Friends and acquaintances are lending support to an Arizona mother who
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
Birthdays
Birthdays Impressionist Rich Little is 73. Singer Tina Turner is 72. Singer Jean Terrell (replaced
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Stephen and Carrie Marks, Youngstown, twins’ girl and boy,
New bodies could bring Ohio Craigslist toll to 3
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News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Pat Toomey,
Ohio Turnpike director welcomes lease study
Associated Press BEREA A proposal to lease the Ohio Turnpike is part of the bigger issue of
Shoppers burn the midnight oil
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com NILES Surrounded by bags on a wooden bench in the J.C. Penney
Childhood sexual abuse is long lasting
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers In the Penn State University pedophilia scandal and
Appeals court judge runs for high court
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SOUL FOOD
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown There will be plenty of food for thought
Still in the race
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa They are barely blips in presidential polls, and their
First American student leaves
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Cairo airport official said the first of three American students
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
US increases pressure on Egypt’s rulers
Associated Press CAIRO The U.S. increased pressure Friday on Egypt’s military rulers to hand
Mom holds out hope missing boys are alive
Associated Press TOLEDO The mother of three missing Michigan boys believes they will come home
RB Hillis may play for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Peyton Hillis walked out of the Browns’ locker room Friday carrying a
Scandal lingers as Penn State faces Wisconsin
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Watching the Penn State scandal develop from afar, Wisconsin football
West Virginia gets 10 sacks in defeat of Pitt
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Shawne Alston rushed for two second-half touchdowns,
Prahalis leads Ohio St. past Stony Brook
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS Samantha Prahalis had 25 points and 11 assists in only 28 minutes to
NBA owners, players resume contract talks
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA owners and players resumed talks Friday aimed at ending the
Luck or Irish? Stanford and ND to clash in finale
Associated Press Stanford, Calif. Andrew Luck has had unparalleled success in college football
Lions call Suh’s stomp ‘unacceptable’
Associated Press DETROIT For the first season-and-a-half of his young career, Ndamukong Suh
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
OSU pulls away from Valparaiso
Associated Press COLUMBUS William Buford scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half and No.
Robberies reported in city, Liberty
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown and Liberty Township police were converging on the same area
Crosby gets three assists in Pens’ rout of Ottawa
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chris Kunitz, Tyler Kennedy, Steve Sullivan and Evgeni Malkin
WORLD DIGEST || Former columnist Tom Wicker dies
Former columnist Tom Wicker dies MONTPELIER, Vt. Tom Wicker, the former New York Times
Authorities ID body found near Ohio park
Associated Press WAYNESVILLE, Ohio Authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body
West Side fires damage former Yoman’s Bar
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters were called to the former Yoman’s Bar, 725 Steel St., on
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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
Speakers chosen
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Airlines cut small planes as prices soar
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Mitt Romney is still facing a trust deficit
Los Angeles Times SOUTHFIELD, Mich. As other Republican candidates have stumbled their way
Submit details on holiday services
Submit details on holiday services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are
Rappers make pitch for alcohol brands
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In the video to Pitbull’s latest chart-topper, “Give Me
EGCC makes list, is veteran-friendly
Staff report steubenville The 2012 Guide To Military Friendly Schools in GI Jobs magazine lists
Today’s entertainment picks:
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew L. Bacha, 23, of 119 S. Vine St.,
newsmakers
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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.
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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
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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
Ed Port enjoying comforts of family, holiday
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Ashtabula This holiday season, Austintown resident Ed
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
Flying Phantoms prepared for Force
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms are off to the best start in the three-year
Mud spillage at Coitsville drilling site spurs concern
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com COITSVILLE Township residents this week had a chance to grill
Bill seeks study on future of open enrollment in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state lawmaker wants state education
Maturity impresses Simon
McClatchy Newspapers COLUMBUS Ohio State junior defensive tackle John Simon (Cardinal Mooney
Hazimihalis wins in three
Staff report MORGANTOWN, W. Va. Professional fighter Chris Hazimihalis of Campbell improved to
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
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
Penn State Lions embrace Wildcat
McClatchy Newspapers STATE COLLEGE, Pa. With all the multitasking he has done since being thrust
Water rates to increase for 19,000 Aqua Ohio customers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Representatives from six communities have
Penguins add four baseball players
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State baseball program recently added four players in the
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.
An uncommon role
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK The history of slavery in America is a history of
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
Ravens sack Niners’ winning streak
Associated Press BALTIMORE Big brother got the best of little brother in a unique NFL duel.
Americans take time out to give thanks
Associated Press NEW YORK Spectators cheered and sang at annual Thanksgiving Day parades from
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
Third Class Progressive rockers’ new EP goes pop
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After more than a decade of playing around Ohio, local
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Go & Do
today Dances Guys Without Ties, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.
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,
Collapse not Obama’s fault
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congress fails. The can is kicked. Cue the finger-pointing at President Obama for
Surplus food/clothing
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Blue-collar jobs on the line
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Birthdays
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Associated Press STRASBOURG, France Germany deflected calls for the European Central Bank to
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Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans will see a new, simpler red and white license plate next
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Associated Press BASRA, Iraq A string of bombings in a southern oil city killed 19 people
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QUOTABLE BRUCE ARIANS, Steelers offensive coordinator, on wide receiver Hines Ward:
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Military rulers reject calls to step down
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military rulers rejected protester demands for them to step down
A Lot at Stake
Associated Press NEW YORK Retailers are on the edge. How well they do during the biggest
Panel’s failure likely to curb growth
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON This week’s failure by Congress to reach a deficit-reduction
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Abuse tarnishes free cellphone program
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Births
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nfl standings and summaries
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Devils 2, Blue Jackets 1, SO NEWARK, N.J. Martin Brodeur stopped 35 shots and made two more
Cowboys edge Dolphins
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Spotlight finds WR Norwood
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Bertolini guides Mercyhurst NE to title
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Application for merger withdrawn
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Associated Press TOLEDO With less than a year left before the 2012 congressional elections, the
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Mercer County officer involved in fatal shooting
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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
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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!
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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
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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
Speaker to Canfield students: Listen, be grateful
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com canfield A motivational speaker said he was in the
Mooney to face tested Tigers
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Ohio group warns shoppers of toxic toys
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An advocacy group has issued its annual warning to
Blake Allen gets 25 for YSU in loss
Staff/wire report STATE COLLEGE, PA. Tim Frazier recorded his third double-double of the season
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.
Meyer continues denial of OSU deal
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Five years ago, then-Florida football coach
Browns facing tough stretch
Associated Press BEREA The Browns have been trapped in the AFC North’s basement for years. This
Agency will monitor Trumbull CSB
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Liberty students give beyond goal
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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
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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.
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
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American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice and Spice, 7 to 11
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Remember the hungry kids while giving thanks
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There is reason to give thanks
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Editorial: Today, we can be thankful for many things. Not the least of those is a Washington Post-ABC News
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Chambers support leasing of turnpike
Staff report Eight Ohio-based metropolitan chambers of commerce and the Ohio Chamber on Wednesday
Most smokers want to quit, but few do
By Jeannine Stein Los Angeles Times When it comes to quitting smoking, the lungs might be
Crash case sent to juvenile court
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Goo on Pa. turnpike disables cars
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A flood of gooey black muck dropped from a tanker truck disabled
Bluesman Tommy Castro looks to spread his wings
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For blues artist Tommy Castro, 2010 was quite a banner
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Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up
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Has death of Pa. game officer reduced job’s risks?
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Yemen’s president agrees to resign
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Pa. seeks solution to ‘disconnected youth’
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Elderly face new economic woes
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‘Villages’ help aging Americans stay home
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For members of Congress, insider trading is just a perk
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FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio
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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
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Steelers hope for no letdown vs. KC
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Red Wings get two late goals for victory
Associated Press DETROIT Pavel Datsyuk and Valtteri Filppula scored 1:14 apart late in the third
Protests cost US cities at least $13M
Associated Press NEW YORK During the first two months of the nationwide Occupy protests, the
Growing European debt crisis pushes stocks lower
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New This week
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Comic spreads laughs on Web
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Ga. farmers crack down on pecan thieves
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. Hired by farmers as a private security guard, Brooks Rucker
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THE PSA TEST QUESTION: What is PSA? ANSWER: Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein
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Associated Press After so many years of bad Detroit Lions teams — and their games, no matter the
Valley Counseling distributes food, clothing
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The cold weather Wednesday morning seemed to drive home
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Holiday Music Gift guide
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Associated Press MADRID Day after day, Spanish chef Jesus Lopez serves up treats such as a
Occupy protesters to target consumerism on Black Friday
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Homeless Walk
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Lake inspires Warren native’s film
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Medvedev: Russia may target US missile system
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia threatened Wednesday to deploy missiles to target the U.S.
Poll: Boomers’ anxiety about retirement grows
Associated Press WASHINGTON A majority of baby boomers say they’ve taken a financial hit in the
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Mayor O'Brien returns to private sector come January
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7 Amish charged with attacking other Amish arraigned in Youngstown federal court
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Father sought for murder in NJ toddler’s drowning
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Mistrial declared in NJ lawyer’s murder case
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Seven arrested in Amish beard-cutting attacks
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FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio
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Organization is the key to Black Friday success
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Salvation Army to give away winter coats
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NJ toddler found dead in stream; still in car seat
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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.
Valley jobless rate points to a happier Thanksgiving
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WGH hires Arnold for FB
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Brine fees pump $1M into state’s funds in ’11
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A poetic season’s greetings
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WORLD CUP Shenzhen, China Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Mission Hills Resort, Blackstone
Moore scores 15 in Ohio State win
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Boardman BOE OKs resolution against HB 136
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Fickell awaits major test
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Youngstown mayor's prayer breakfast serves up ideas
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Warren mayor-elect chooses successor
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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
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US economic report, European debt crisis send stocks lower
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Thanksgiving dinner A twist on the classics
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W.Va. denies tax credits to MTV, cites ‘negative image’ of show
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Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Teen arraigned on murder charge
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Arraignments in the Mahoning County
3rd-quarter growth revised to 2 percent
MarketWatch WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a slower pace than originally estimated in the
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20 charged in NY SAT cheating scandal
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Students to get dental care
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Church, sheriff help with meals
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NL chooses Brewers’ Braun MVP
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Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby woke up on the first day of the rest of his hockey
cleveland browns McCoy shoulder ‘fine’
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Cleveland Browns quarterback Colt McCoy has absorbed
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Protesters reject offer by Egypt’s ruler
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military ruler promised Tuesday to speed up a presidential
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Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State receiver Derek Moye is trying to ignore questions
New drilling permits OK’d in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed today new drilling
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Debaters: Don’t cut military budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential hopefuls warned in near unanimity against
Fitting case for the High Court
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pittsburgh steelers Big Ben expected to face Chiefs
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Weathersfield BOE restarts bond and levy process
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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
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Academic commission gets three new members
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3 students from US arrested during Cairo protests
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Judge: 4 Ga. terror suspects could pose threat
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Indiana student among 3 from US arrested in Cairo
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Conn. seeks to extradite suspected rapist to Va.
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Old-fashioned Christmas planned at Lanterman’s Mill this weekend
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As crowds swell in Cairo, military in crisis talks
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Valley’s unemployment rate falls in October
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Natalie Wood death accident, not murder, original detective says
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Report links wildfires to immigrants
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Arrest made in Boardman store robbery
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Economy grew at 2 percent rate in third quarter
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Police: New Castle man stole pants, broke into 2 homes
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Man held for mental check after rural fires
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Court OKs sentence for FBI slayer’s husband
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Holiday hope for children/teens
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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.
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.
Flag raised to honor child
Staff report WARREN David Brantley of Warren says it’s hard knowing he’ll never see his little
Police probe shooting of pit bull by officer
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating whether a
School serves dinner to parents, students
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Thanksgiving came a few days early for
Hubbard gets grant for senior housing
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard The city received a $4.9 million grant
‘Heartbeat bill’ divides groups against abortion
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio An anti-abortion group in southwest Ohio has severed ties with a
District moves on with academic plan
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A revised academic-recovery plan for Youngstown
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
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
Crosby’s 4 points propel Pens’ win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH One flick of the wrist. One guttural scream. One very simple
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
15 bouts on tap for Roth show
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com campbell This week, the beating comes before the eating.
Penn State next for men
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Under head coach Jerry Slocum, the Youngstown
Mooney players credit complete team effort in rout
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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.
Source: Ellsworth Twp. drilling site planned
The Vindicator has learned a Utica Shale drilling well is planned within Ellsworth Township limits.
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
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.
Gates testifies in $1B suit against Microsoft
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Microsoft’s Windows 95 rollout presented the most challenges in
Dow loses almost 250 points on debt woes
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market was not exactly surprised that a so-called
Penn State squandered window to face crisis
Opinion: At least six months. That’s the minimum amount of time that Pennsylvania State University
Hezbollah unravels CIA spy network
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hezbollah has partially unraveled the CIA’s spy network in Lebanon,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Vaughn (“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”) is 79. Actor Michael Callan is 76.
Agenda Wednesday
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‘Arthur Christmas’ is a madcap treat
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
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
YNDC to receive grant for gardens
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. will receive a $70,000
Committed to safety
Opinion: The Gazette, Cedar Rapids: Kudos to University of Iowa Student Government leaders for their efforts
Groups plan to blow whistles Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The industrial whistles that once were heard throughout the Mahoning
‘THE MUPPETS’
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Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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Inmates harass victims via Facebook accounts
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lisa Gesik hesitates to log into her Facebook account
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Homicide ruling
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Mideast peace still elusive
Opinion: JERUSALEM Traveling in Israel and the West Bank, and talking to leaders on both sides, one thing
A best kept secret
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Panel revisits traffic-camera idea
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council’s Safety Committee is re-starting
US, Britain, Canada team up on Iran sanctions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thwarted internationally, the Obama administration cobbled together
Sullinger’s 27 points power OSU to win
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jared Sullinger had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 3 Ohio State
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
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Suspects arrested
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oddly enough
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Buckeyes hope for upset to salvage pride
Associated Press COLUMBUS Just three weeks ago, Ohio State held out hope of playing for the Big
Big Ben wearing splint under glove
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The pain in Ben Roethlisberger’s fractured right thumb isn’t going
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
Homes sales in Valley increase
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Home sales increased throughout the Mahoning Valley in October,
Driver who killed trooper arrested
Associated Press WESTERVILLE, ohio A motorist who served nearly eight years in prison and lost
Brady, Gronkowski ignite Patriots’ victory
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski connection kept clicking. The
Tigers ace is named MVP
Associated Press NEW YORK Justin Verlander figured time had run out on his chance to become the
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Advocates call for changes in Pa. laws
Associated Press HARRISBURG Child advocates called Monday for changes in state laws they say
Netflix raises $400M
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NYC bomb suspect’s mother apologizes
Associated Press NEW YORK The mother of a “lone wolf” accused of plotting to attack police
Maya Stinson, a fifth-grader at Williamson Elementary School in Youngstown, is served a piece of
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cleveland browns Close calls are nothing new
Associated Press BEREA As the Jacksonville Jaguars lined up for Sunday’s final play, a snap from
newsmakers
newsmakers Springsteen reveals England concert dates NEW YORK Bruce Springsteen has announced
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Crosby nets 2 as Penguins top Islanders 5-0
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Home sales increased throughout the Mahoning Valley
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Navy to kick out 28 sailors for illegal drug use
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Minn. woman credits survival to dog and mailman
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Gingrich calls for private retirement accounts
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Religious director: Killer a typical troubled teen
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Mother accused in kids’ shotgun deaths apologizes
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War refugee in NY reunites with son after 34 years
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Judge DeGenero will seek re-election
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Funding dispute will delay 9/11 museum
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Conn. woman mauled by chimp praised for new face
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Ohio governor: Ban exotic wild animal auctions
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Dollar General in Girard robbed
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Nevada fire fully contained at nearly 2,000 acres
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Cops: Woman kills 1, injures 5, then kills self
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PSU taps ex-FBI director Freeh for investigation
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Gates testifies in $1B lawsuit against Microsoft
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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
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American spies outed, CIA suffers in Lebanon
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Ohio man fighting charge over rubber costume ax
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Ohio Salvation Army kettle stolen at knifepoint
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Man fatally shoots self during siege
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Pittsburgh-area church reopens after ’04 flooding
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WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Girard United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., is having a holiday live and silent
Salvation Army needs bell ringers
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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.
Terror plot on NYC foiled
Associated Press NEW YORK An “al-Qaida sympathizer” who plotted to bomb police and post
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
‘Whimsical’ holiday celebration planned at Fellows Gardens
Staff report Youngstown Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks will welcome the
Youngstown police make drug arrest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city man suspected of drug transactions at the Western Reserve Transit
Children’s author, first-grader share their story of inspiration
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown An author and illustrator was inspired by
MCBDD approves $25.8M budget
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities has approved a
Austintown gets grant for drug-disposal drop box
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township police used grant money to turn a
Holiday delays count of Campbell, Smith provisional ballots
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections won’t
Wolford: ‘Future looks bright’ for YSU football
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The biggest offseason of Eric Wolford’s head
YSU women sign four for 2012-13
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State signed four players recently during the early signing
Stewart smokes ’em to win race and title
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service HOMESTEAD, Fla. Tony Stewart won the biggest
Thankful to play
D-III Mooney and D-VI Western Reserve stay alive for state semifinals and a special practice By
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
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.
Bourdain’s art of the layover
The usually reclusive Woody Allen is the subject of a two-part “American Masters” documentary that
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.
Police-chase probe
Police-chase probe YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a South Side police chase that ended in
CANTON REPOSITORY
CANTON REPOSITORY A worker inspects a drilling site in Carroll County. Oil and gas leases, the
Bourdain’s art of the layover
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK You’re laid over in a city somewhere out there
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Breaking Dawn’ rises to $283.5M debut LOS ANGELES “The Twilight Saga” has staked
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Surplus food/clothing
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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
bridge
bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 uQ 9 3 vA 9 7 4 wQ 6 5
Landowners meeting
Who: Associated Landowners of the Ohio Valley, an advocacy group for landowners. What: Meeting for
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
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
Social Security is unsustainable
Opinion: By Amy Ridenour McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Does Social Security meet the definition of a
Is the power of Congress unlimited?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Shortly before the Supreme Court agreed to rule on the constitutionality of Obamacare’s
CANTON REPOSITORY
CANTON REPOSITORY Oil-drilling derricks such as this one, outside Carrollton in Carroll County,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 7 p.m., Emergency Management
Museum to host music exhibition
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibition “New Harmonies:
Social Security is a sound program
Opinion: By Alexander J. FIELD McClatchy-Tribune SANTA CLARA, Calif. Rick Perry got himself into
OVARIAN CANCER
The chance of a woman in the general population acquiring ovarian cancer is less than 1 percent.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Joseph Campanella (“The Colbys,” “Ben”) is 84. Country singer Jean Shepard is 78.
Roof job to affect patrons of library
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Patrons of the main public library may be inconvenienced by a roof-
video game review
‘saints row’ Grade: A Details: $59.99, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Though the original
Debt panel poised to admit failure
Associated Press WASHINGTON A special deficit-reduction supercommittee appears likely to admit
Mill, union, college focus on training
Associated Press CLEVELAND With a revival of steelmaking in the Cleveland area and an aging
Woman kills 1 and self, wounds 5 in NC
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Joe Maxx Coffee Co. opens downtown
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Cops in pepper-spraying put on leave
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A California university placed two of its police officers on
Setting water priorities
Opinion: Setting water priorities Pueblo Chieftain: When Colorado water buffaloes tried to estimate the
Selected local stocks
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oddly enough
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San Francisco forces 5 turnovers in rout of Arizona
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Alex Smith emerged from the pelting rain with his jersey soaked,
Ravens beat Bengals, take over first
Associated Press BALTIMORE An uncharacteristic performance by the Baltimore Ravens defense was
Health-care law gets a boost
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer As scintillating as the Joe Paterno and Herman Cain stories
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Al-Qaida supporter arrested; bomb plot in NYC foiled
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Joe Maxx Coffee shop opens in downtown Youngstown on Monday
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Actress Mila Kunis fulfills promise to Marine from Grove City
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One-car accident kills New Castle man
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Holiday delays count of Mahoning provisional ballots
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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
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Forum to attack violence in Youngstown attracts only 7
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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
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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
YSU Football: UN-BEARABLE
Youngstown State saw its playoff hopes disappear with a stunning last-second loss to Missouri State
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
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
Reserve pummels Shadyside
The Blue Devils advance to their first state semifinal By matthew peaslee peaslee@vindy.com
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.
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.
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
Woman’s scare shows diabetes’ dangers
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mary Quisenberry remembers leaving her
A positive force in teenagers’ lives
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Tiffany Walker and Charity Stubbs have taken major steps
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.
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
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.
Career paths and limelight
Dr. Michael W. Shultz recently was appointed to the Farmers Trust Co.’s board of directors. Shultz
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
Adults should not make idols of children
McClatchy Newspapers A young mother who identified herself as a practitioner of “attachment
THE GREAT FALLS
Associated Press PATERSON, N.J. A majestic 77-foot waterfall in the heart of a working-class New
Richards, Simons win crowns in Warren Jr. Masters
Staff report WARREN John Richards Jr. and Marissa Simon earned the boys and girls titles,
Teaching inmates job-search skills
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. If you’re looking for a jobs czar in these times of
Recipe for success
Ghossain’s Mid East Bakery marks 40 years of deliciousness By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Lunch breaks at risk at work
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. When it comes to taking a midday break, today’s workers are
Many at YSU study waterway in depth
By Caitlin Cook TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Without hesitating, Lauren Schroeder trudges
Speakers to address city’s youth violence
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Warren Jr. MASTERS RESULTS
Boys Division 1. John Richards Jr.-fr 2092 ($200 scholarship) 2. Kyle Condrick-mc 1897 ($100
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. For several years, my husband and I watched a show called “Airwolf” starring
Area bowling scores at a glance
First 3rd champs Camelot — Bethel #2 in Lutheran Men. 800s Bell-Wick — Mark Ferrara (815) in
ODDBALL SPACES
The Record (Hackensack N.J.) HACKENSACK, N.J. There are certain spaces that home buyers crave,
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
Youngstown CityScape Residents honored for good looks
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown CityScape has achieved its goal to help beautify downtown Youngstown and
“American Music Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): Yes, we’ve heard “Rolling in the
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record reviews
DRAKE Album: “Take Care” Grade: A It’s a sign of the changing times that Drake sounds more
armed forces
armed forces VETERANS Homecoming stories YOUNGSTOWN With the announced end of the Iraq war
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CRIBBAGE | A brief history
Members of the Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club, who recently celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary,
Remedy raises blood pressure
Q. I used Preparation H for some hemorrhoid irritation in the morning before I saw my doctor for a
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Attorneys John Alexander Mingo was admitted to the Ohio State Bar and was presented
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
Americans warming to credit-card companies
Things are looking rosier for credit-card holders. Consumers are paying down balances and facing
Agenda Monday
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‘Casper Joe’ author to sign her book
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The final films of 2011
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The holiday season — Hollywood’s time for family blockbusters
Benedictine no match for Mount Union
Staff report ALLIANCE Junior quarterback Matt Piloto completed 18 of 23 passes for 206 yards on
Gadhafi’s son captured in Libya
Associated Press ZINTAN, Libya Moammar Gadhafi’s fugitive son and former heir apparent, Seif al-
$1.77M grant to aid in Wean cleanup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city will receive $1.77 million to conduct demolition and
Americans going for fourth straight win in Presidents’ Cup
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Kent State 28, Eastern Michigan 22 KENT Spencer Keith threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Tyshon
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Needle’s Eye selects executive director
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Trumbull 911 releases audio of call about man’s death
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Night of fun has serious purpose
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Ohio treasurer calls on Brown to support fracking
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A mother’s plea
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North honors veterans with Hero Wall
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Union fourth-graders celebrate autumn
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Magical world of Disney comes to Union
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Dobbins shows gratitude during Vet’s Day celebrations
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CVMS students honor local vets
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Hilltop parents, students collect leaves
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Little Cards win youth football state title
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Holocaust survivor shares story
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Holocaust survivor and author Eva Schloss visited Boardman Barnes
YMCA celebrates Afternoon of the Arts
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AMS students honor local veterans
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Frank Ohl offers celebration for the whole family
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Dentist gives healthy teeth tips at St. Christine’s
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Austintown dog wins dock diving championship
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Valley dancers to perform at Orange Bowl
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Kasich willing to meet with labor groups
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Chu: Loan not based on politics
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Ballet Western Reserve presents holiday classic
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Boardman briefs
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YSU baseball camp The Youngstown State baseball staff will host a camp for boys and girls aged
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Boardman middle schools offer combined holiday concert
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Alumni Association honor their own
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Armored truck on duty in Boardman
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ALF players play in league all-star game Several Austintown Little Falcons players competed as
Boardman Lions plant Buckeye for Bud
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By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel “Happy Feet Two” is to 2006’s “Happy Feet” what “Babe: Pig in
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Today is Friday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2011. There are 43 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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
Canfield sports briefs
Hockey team defeated by Canton/Akron The Canfield Hockey developmental team took a 2-1 lead part
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village planning and zoning commission, 10:30 a.m., Village Municipal
Austintown briefs
Saxon Club offers Pork-Kraut dinner The Saxon Club will have another Pork-Kraut dinner tomorrow
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
mahoning county
mahoning county Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima: Seating times
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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
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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
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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
Electric bills spark debate in Hubbard
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard Ed Palestro, the city’s electric department
Protesters press on after loss in court
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Now that a magistrate has rejected Occupy
Couple bug Ohio student to hear teacher bullying
Associated Press COLUMBUS A couple raising a 14-year-old developmentally disabled student say
Veterans receive bonuses
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Nearly 42,000 Ohio veterans have received bonus
Judge gives Pellin fine and probation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Richard M. Pellin Jr., a former owner of
Robbery victim changes his story
By christine Keeling ckeeling@vindy.com youngstown A Chaney student has changed the story he
Lewandowski won’t run for sheriff
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN James Lewandowski, the retired chief deputy of
Mahoning OKs seeking bids for Poland-Struthers sewer project
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com GREENFORD Mahoning County commissioners have approved a request
Non-US citizen pleads guilty in DUI case
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Staring straight ahead at the judge and
Penguins rally to defeat Bucknell
Staff report LEWISBURG, Pa. Kenya Middlebrooks made two free throws with 9.8 seconds remaining
Bradley, Cangelosi rejoin Phantoms lineup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Forward Austin Cangelosi and defenseman Chris Bradley will be back in
Home touchdowns rare sights at Browns Stadium
Associated Press BEREA There’s a joke floating around Cleveland that goes: Why is Browns
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,
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.
Suspect in shooting near White House is arrested
Associated Press WASHINGTON A man with an apparent obsession with President Barack Obama has
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
Evidence not supporting McQueary’s police claim
Associated Press State college, pa. Penn State campus police and their counterparts in State
Dems: Kasich, GOP can’t take credit for auto-industry revival
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic state legislative leaders criticized Gov.
Gains back after injury
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Struthers school district gives OK to hire treasurer
Staff report struthers The school district approved hiring a new treasurer at its meeting
Transit board to take over NiTTS
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The Trumbull Transit Board has agreed to take over the
Browns’ Hardesty tests injured leg
Associated Press BEREA At least one of Cleveland’s injured running backs is up and running.
City council OKs bill involving settlement
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City council approved legislation Wednesday to increase the salary of an
Observers: Occupy protests have changed the debate
Associated Press NEW YORK Everywhere, it seems, people want to weigh in about the Occupy Wall
Gingrich defends money he earned from Freddie Mac
McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON Newt Gingrich, who has built his now resurgent presidential
Judge sentences man guilty of burglary
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded guilty to burglarizing a Hubbard Court home July 2 is
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
Anti-fracking group to protest at Covelli
Anti-fracking group to protest at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN Fracking Exposed: A State of Emergency will
Ward’s role with the Steelers is diminishing
Associated Press Pittsburgh Hines Ward is well aware of the milestones within his reach, the
‘That Old Moon’ at the Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will present “That Old Moon” at 8 p.m.
Workers push back against stores’ earlier holiday openings
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Count your blessings, then get to work. That may be Thanksgiving
‘Yuletide Jamboree’ puts bluegrass in the holiday
Staff report Columbiana 34west Theater presents an all-new holiday musical, “Yuletide Jamboree,”
“LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY” (9 a.m., 21 WFMJ-TV): OK, so he’s not Oprah, but Regis
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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
Can Obama be like Clinton?
Opinion: Bill Clinton feels Barack Obama’s pain. “President Obama has had a tough hand to play,” the former
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
Frozen treat defeats headache
Q. Every few months, I wake up with a headache that makes me ill for about five days. The headache
Center receives accreditation
Center receives accreditation BOARDMAN Ankle & Foot Care Centers, a podiatric medical practice,
It’s like old times for Anthrax
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Scott Ian and the other members of Anthrax
Track parts ways with Harris over Paterno support
Associated Press Pittsburgh A southwestern Pennsylvania race track and casino is putting its
Thursday
Thursday film “The White Meadows,SDRq 6 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW,
Port authority OKs $3.7M bond sale
By ed runyan runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved a
‘THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN — PART 1’
‘THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN — PART 1’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Bill Condon; cast
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard. LIBERTY Nov. 9
birthdays
birthdays Guitarist Gerry McGee of The Ventures is 74. Singer Gordon Lightfoot is 73. Movie
Education under the gun
Opinion: The Hutchinson (Kansas) News: In a perfect world, education would be a budget priority for the state
Munchkin from ‘Oz,’ Karl Slover, dies at 93
Associated Press DUBLIN, Ga. Karl Slover, one of the last surviving actors who played Munchkins
ODNR: No drilling permits in Coitsville
Staff report COITSVILLE The Ohio Department of Natural Resources now says there are no oil and
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County High School, regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the community school,
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
newsmakers
newsmakers Will Howard Stern be ‘Talent’ judge? LOS ANGELES The “King of All Media” might
Staff report
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bottom Dollar Food, the discount grocer that is opening three Youngstown
Selected local stocks
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Country concert gets local flavor
Boardman’s Sarah Turner will sing on the biggest stage of her career — so far — this Friday when she
WPO to present ‘Magical Musical Tour’ concert
Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will present “Magical Musical Tour,” a
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Michelle L. Pacheco v. Steve Buehrer, admin. BWC et al,
Holiday Happenings
DANCES Annual Snowflake Ball, 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 at Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St.,
Christmas memories at the Arms Museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., will present Memories of
New This week
New This week Happy Feet Two (PG) A dancing penguin must help his young son find his rhythm
VETERANS’ BONUSES
VETERANS’ BONUSES Nearly 42,000 Ohio veterans have received bonus payments from the state totaling
Running on empty in Washington
Opinion: WASHINGTON Born during what is mistakenly called the debt-ceiling “debacle” last summer, the
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
Carols & Cocoa Holiday Concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music will present its annual holiday-music
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
Tapestries of Ohio
Tapestries of Ohio Tapestries of Ohio will present its annual Medieval Celebration of
Bloomberg’s bloomin’ subprime lie
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Arkansas Times So here’s my question: If the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
This plan’s a dud
Opinion: By David C. JOHN Heritage Foundation When you’re in trouble, nothing beats a helping hand —
Florist pleads guilty to workers’ comp fraud
Staff report COLUMBUS A Boardman florist has pleaded guilty to a felony count of workers’
Millionaires: Tax us more
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lobbyists for a day, a band of millionaires stormed Capitol Hill on
Arab League suspends Syria
Arab League suspends Syria RABAT, Morocco The Arab League confirmed the suspension of Syria from
Howland police probe possible crime scene
howland Township police were investigating at a possible crime scene Wednesday. The Trumbull
Trace Adkins pops up everywhere these days
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past few years, Trace Adkins has become a
Struck by cruiser
Struck by cruiser new castle, pa. A Hickory Township police officer struck a pedestrian who was
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2011. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Dawn’ sets stage for ‘Twilight’ finale
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers The decision to split “Breaking Dawn,” Stephenie Meyer’s
Lying in court undermines system
Opinion: Lying in court undermines system I write to comment on a Nov. 9 article about Officer Dennis Best,
Gibson, Maddon named managers of year
Associated Press NEW YORK Kirk Gibson and Joe Maddon won Manager of the Year awards Wednesday —
Area holiday events
Area holiday events BOARDMAN The Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Worship Choir, First Covenant Church, 5210 Glenwood Ave., Boardman. Seeking
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.
Ohio executes man who killed 3 sleeping sons
Associated Press LUCASVILLE A man who fatally shot his three sons while they slept in 1982,
Lordstown leaders blame sewer for losses
For Mary Jane Wilson, Jan. 1 will mark the end of 19 years on the Lordstown Village Council.
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.
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.
Vendor switch nears reality
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city has come to a tentative deal —
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.
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.
Resignations of firefighters, manager accepted in Beaver
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Beaver Township trustees formally accepted the
Buford scores 21 for Ohio St.
Associated Press COLUMBUS Florida was hitting 3-pointers and the crowd was surprisingly quiet.
YSU: No talk of playoffs just yet
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN His press conference had just finished and as YSU
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.
Schlegel earns 1st start tonight
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After Heidi Schlegel’s freshman year was lost to a
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.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard: Nov. 10 Possible fraud: A
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
YSU grad sets book-signing Dec. 4
Staff report new middletown Youngstown State University graduate Brian Douglas will be at his
McQueary email adds to confusion
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A former Penn State graduate assistant cited by a grand
Pens stay hot, rally by Avalanche
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Neal had a goal and two assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins
Protect Alaska’s Arctic
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times The nasty storm out of the Bering Sea that pounded Alaska’s
Consumers spend more, boosting the economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers are giving a modest lift to the economy. They spent more
Cops chase, catch burglary suspect
Staff report campbell Police chased a burglary suspect from a home on Porter Avenue for 15
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
Shurmur defends strategy
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA If Pat Shurmur had it to do all over again,
Ben fractured right thumb
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger has an unexpected homework assignment during the
Nurses will picket
Nurses will picket MERCER, PA. Nurses at Pennsylvania state correctional institutions plan to
Ohio St. seeks better offense
Associated Press COLUMBUS Everybody’s got a solution for what ails Ohio State. Interim coach
Brussels sprouts everyone will like
By Lauren Chattman Newsday Is there a more polarizing vegetable than brussels sprouts? To
NBA labor dispute moves to courts
Associated Press NEW YORK Locked-out NBA players including Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant
Hospital unveils new MRI
Staff report CORTLAND ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital will host an open house for
Marine had a ball with singer
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The Virginia-based Marine who took Justin Timberlake to her
Pass the drumstick — and the wallet
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Add this to the nation’s economic indigestion: The cost of a
Candidates emerge for sheriff, commissioner
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With two Mahoning County officeholders not
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
Cranberries: Finicky and require patience
By Rick Nelson Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Here’s a sure sign of fall: Cranberries made their
Postal-service losses hit $5.1B
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in
Stop torturing OSU
Opinion: Stop torturing OSU Cleveland Plain Dealer: The torturous drip, drip, drip continues as the NCAA
Cocca buys Niles shopping plaza
Staff report NILES Cocca Properties 3, LLC of Boardman has acquired the Mall View Plaza, 5580
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW The ultimate must-do list for all your local holiday plays, musicals and just fun
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.01 .09 Avalon
Police probe death of Leavittsburg man
Staff report WARREN A 32-year-old Leavittsburg man found face-down on the street, unconscious
Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week What: 2010 Regis Minet Pouilly Fume “Vieilles Vignes” Info: The minute you
birthdays
birthdays Actor Steve Railsback is 66. Actor David Leisure (“Empty Nest”) is 61. Actress Marg
Giffords has made progress but has long road ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Debating opponents. Negotiating compromises. Raising money. The
A danger to peace in Mideast
Opinion: JERUSALEM When Hagit Ofran woke up Tuesday — within days of the 16th anniversary of the murder of
Stern as ‘Talent’ judge? Group says no
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Does the Parents Television Council have a Howard Stern bias?
newsmakers
newsmakers Bus driver wants Fox countersuit tossed CLEVELAND An Ohio private-bus driver who
Surplus food/ free dinner
Surplus food/ free dinner Smith Corners United Methodist Church, state Route 46 at Kirk Road,
Growth at Poland company
Staff report POLAND National Healthcare Access Inc. announced Tuesday that its company’s
Gingrich conducts unconventional campaign
Opinion: By Byron York Universal Press DES MOINES, IOWA On Nov. 4, at precisely the moment Herman Cain
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
Boehner calls tax proposal ‘fair offer’
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner publicly blessed a Republican deficit-
Stuffing gets a starring role
Family Features These “planned-over” recipes from Mrs. Cubbison’s will let the family enjoy their
Another look at poverty numbers
Opinion: Another look at poverty numbers The Nov. 3 headline “Youngs- town leads nation with a poverty rate
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
Jackson’s bed pulled from sale
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The bed where Michael Jackson died is no
Two shot in New Castle
Two shot in New Castle new castle, pa. Two people from Youngstown were shot in the Grant Street
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randy A. Ice, 34, of 278 Melrose Ave., Boardman, and
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
Congress takes aim at healthful lunches
Congress takes aim at healthful lunches WASHINGTON Who needs leafy greens and carrots when pizza
Arab American Center plans event
Staff report youngstown Project Khalid will celebrate the 100th anniversary of “The Book of
Congress moves to end Fannie, Freddie bonuses
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress is seeking to end the practice of paying million-dollar
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
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. man jailed with dad after denied lockup visit SOMERSET, Pa. Police say a
Crackdowns reach NY park
Associated Press NEW YORK Crackdowns against the Occupy Wall Street encampments across the
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
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
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
Tragedy Turns to Triumph
Youngstown State University’s president says the glorious thing about the Valley is that people turn tragedy into something beautiful.
Storm downs power lines, trees in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Downed power lines and fallen trees were littered across the Mahoning
Events will bring coats to children
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The second annual Ronald McDonald House Charities “Give-A-Coat” campaign
Youngstown Council mulls pay raise as part of case
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation
Police seek leads in latest homicide
Police are looking for leads and any witnesses to solve the city’s latest homicide.
Boardman chief: Armored truck on duty
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The township’s police chief told trustees Monday
State OKs $1.9M for district to pay bills
By Mark Kovac and Robert Guttersohn news@vindy.com columbus The state Controlling Board has
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.
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
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.
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
Ali, others pay respects to Frazier
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA With his championship belt and a pair of gloves draped over his
ROYs: Kimbrel & Hellickson
Associated Press NEW YORK Craig Kimbrel overpowered hitters with his rocket right arm, then
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.
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.
november fury Local fighters eye big wins
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL With Jake Giuriceo set to meet Bryne Green in the
osu football Trouble leaves teams in flux
Associated Press COLUMBUS The football programs at Penn State and Ohio State have had troubled
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.
birthdays
birthdays “People’s Court” judge Joseph Wapner is 92. Actor Ed Asner is 82. Actor John Kerr
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dale E. Libb, 54, of 11171 Beaver Creek Road, Salem,
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., high school cafeteria. Youngstown Academy of
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
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
Business group seeks members
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The MainStreetChamber once again is looking for new members. The newly
The more adoptions, the better
Opinion: By Akilah Bolden-Monifa McClatchy-Tribune November is National Adoption Month, a good occasion
Poverty rate is no surprise
Opinion: Poverty rate is no surprise I am thoroughly disappoint- ed at the response generated by the
Bone-marrow drives
Bone-marrow drives BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital is sponsoring two bone-marrow drives at
Drug war moves to Central America
Opinion: SAN JOSE, Costa Rica While Mexico’s bloody war against the drug cartels is making headlines
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2011. There are 46 days left in the year. Associated
Tech Belt innovation center receives $30K grant
Staff report WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center has received $30,000 from the PNC
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Mark and Jillian DeSalvo, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 12. Erica
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
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
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
UCF reports $8.9 million net loss
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., the holding company of The Home
Sandusky: ‘I am innocent of the charges’
Associated Press NEW YORK A former Penn State football assistant coach charged with sexually
Museum to host Civil War seminar
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL The Museum of Ceramics, Fifth Street, will host a Civil War seminar
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
Will Republicans blow it?
Opinion: Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said that a good catch phrase could stop thinking for 50 years. One of
Ex-boyfriend of Cain accuser says they all had met
Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. Sharon Bialek’s former boyfriend said Monday the then-couple
Airline fined $900K for tarmac delays
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Department of Transportation said Monday it has fined a regional
Public meeting on injection well
Staff report COITSVILLE Township residents will be able to voice their opinions on a new
Courts refuse stay for Ohio man
Associated Press COLUMBUS Options were running out Monday for a man set to be executed for
Program set to replace waterlines
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN A program to replace aging waterlines on
steelers ‘Old’ Pittsburgh back in first
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Tomlin never met a bye week he didn’t like. Few, however,
Police believe teen participated in rash of area break-ins
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com McDONALD Police in Niles, McDonald and Weathersfield Township
Ex-Chief Hughes to officially announce he’ll run for sheriff
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown Police Chief Jimmy Hughes will officially announce
Tiger choice adds controversy
Associated Press SYDNEY The Presidents Cup has been looked upon as the country cousin of the
browns More fun from ‘Factory’
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Angered by another loss, Cleveland comedian Mike Polk grabbed his
Supreme Court to review health-care overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday promised an extraordinarily thorough
Rodgers’ 4 TDs lead Pack past Vikes
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Another night, another four-touchdown performance for Aaron
Elementary students get taste of art at Butler
Staff report Youngstown Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library
Bucks, Gators get early test
Associated Press COLUMBUS A lot of teams would rather not have a huge test in their second game
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
Fracking oversight needed
Opinion: Fracking oversight needed (Toledo) Blade: Gov. John Kasich extols the energy and economic-growth
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.09 —.34 Avalon
Recall effort targets Wis. governor
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Political foes hoping to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker over
PRESIDENTS CUP
U.S. team: Fred Couples (captain), Jim Furyk, Bill Haas, Dustin Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Hunter Mahan,
Pressure mounts on Syrian leader
Pressure mounts on Syrian leader BEIRUT Jordan’s King Abdullah said Monday that Syrian President
Officer recognized
Officer recognized POLAND Capt. James J. Holt, district commander of the Warren District of the
Maintenance worker pleads guilty to theft
Staff report WARREN Rex Thomas, a Trumbull County maintenance worker, pleaded guilty to theft in
ODNR gives permits for Coitsville drilling to Chesapeake Energy
Staff report COITSVILLE The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has permitted Chesapeake Energy
oddly enough
oddly enough Struggling Ohio barber lets customers choose price CANTON An Ohio barber whose
Cantor: Deficit deal is likely
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sidestepping controversy, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.,
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
McDonald board OKs insurance-rate increases
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The village school board approved health-insurance
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.
Valley leads in industrial job growth in NE Ohio
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing productivity is on track to
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
Curtain rises on arts school
The hallway wall along the Stage Door is a blackboard, filled with chalk drawings and messages from students.
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.
Effort in works to buy, fix up old church
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell High grass and weeds are a forlorn congregation
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.
Kahne’s long streak of defeats is snapped
Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. While Carl Edwards and Tony Stewart have gone round-for-round
Pacquiao escapes upset
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The 28 stitches over his right eye weren’t enough to keep Manny
Bad snap zaps Browns
When Phil Dawson trotted onto the field, the Cleveland Browns seemed moments from victory.
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.
Brown powers YSU women to victory on road
Staff report FORT WAYNE, IND. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team had its highest
4 Hope luck rules in Week 13
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com After surviving a nailbiter against Steubenville, will
