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Wild game dinner at Mill Creek fundraiser for Whitetails Unlimited
Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Mahoning Valley Chapter Whitetails Unlimited fundraising banquet and wild-game dinner Wednesday at Mill Creek Metroparks’ McMahon Hall, 7574 state Route 62.
Warren Ponderosa offering free meals to vets, military
Ponderosa Restaurant, 3581 Elm Road N.E., is offering a free buffet and beverage to veterans and military personnel from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday during its Freedom to Celebrate Our Heroes event.
2nd Liberty apartment complex fire suspicious, officials say
2nd Liberty apartment complex fire suspicious, officials say
Labor Department probing Erie police weekend work rules
Labor Department probing Erie, Pa., police weekend work rules
Man found dead in tent at Occupy Salt Lake site
Man found dead in tent at Occupy Salt Lake site SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say a man has
Va. nuke plant gets OK to restart
Va. nuke plant gets OK to restart RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is giving
Panel: Every child should get a cholesterol test
Panel: Every child should get a cholesterol test CHICAGO (AP) — Doctors are recommending that
Police say Ohio dad beat girl over alphabet lesson
Police say Ohio dad beat girl over alphabet lesson AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio have accused
Ponderosa offers free food for veterans Monday
Ponderosa offers free food for veterans Monday WARREN The Ponderosa Restaurant, 3581 Elm Road
Obama observes Veterans Day with Arlington rites
Obama observes Veterans Day with Arlington rites ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama is
New Greek govt takes over, former banker at helm
New Greek govt takes over, former banker at helm ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s new technocrat
Stocks jump after Italy passes economic reforms
Stocks jump after Italy passes economic reforms NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied today as new
Sheriff: Amish man’s beard cut in new Ohio attack
Sheriff: Amish man’s beard cut in new Ohio attack STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An elderly Amish man
Penn State trustees meet to begin recovery
Penn State trustees meet to begin recovery STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The arduous task of
Occupy Youngstown protestors remain, tent gone
Occupy Youngstown protestors remain, tent gone YOUNGSTOWN — About a dozen city police officers and
Campbell schedules parent-teacher conferences
Campbell schedules parent-teacher conferences campbell Campbell city schools has scheduled fall
Mo. man charged with cashing dead mother’s check
Mo. man charged with cashing dead mother’s check INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man being
Man, 64, hurt in drive-by pumpkin attack
Man, 64, hurt in drive-by pumpkin attack OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Police near Pittsburgh are searching
Police: Unarmed man shot inside own home
Police: Unarmed man shot inside own home PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The attorney for a Philadelphia man
Italian Senate approves economic reform bill
Italian Senate approves economic reform bill ROME (AP) - Italy’s Senate approved crucial economic
Ground broken for Pa. Tuskegee Airmen memorial
Ground broken for Pa. Tuskegee Airmen memorial SEWICKLEY, Pa. (AP) — Officials have broken ground
Foodstock music fest Saturday to benefit Second Harvest
Trumbull 100 is presenting Foodstock 2011, a music festival featuring nine local acts, on Saturday at W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association Branch 28 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eat’n Park
Tree-planting Saturday in Brier Hill
A tree-planting commemorating Youngstown’s Tree City USA designation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakland Avenue and Superior Street in the city’s Brier Hill neighborhood.
Unanswered questions, scandal haunt PSU
Just because Joe Paterno is gone doesn’t mean the child sex abuse scandal at Penn State is over.
Occupy group defies YPD
They were ordered to remove their tent and burn barrel from the city’s Central Square, and the Occupy Youngstown movement decided to...
Performance Index ranks city district next to last in Ohio
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school district’s Performance Index
Ursuline’s Reardon steps down
Dan Reardon certainly has a lot of fond memories of his high school football coaching years, but he’s not done yet.
Penguins on the run
PENGUINS ON THE RUN Runners with local ties helped the YSU cross country squad to its best finish
Fracking lobby money gushes forth in Ohio
Fracking industry contributions are filling the coffers of Ohio legislators and public officials just as fast as oil and gas companies are invading the state, according to a nonprofit group.
Sunshine didn’t stop 3 Phantoms from ice dreams
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com youngstown A trip to a Carolina Hurricanes game for his
A birthday to remember: Poland twins turning 11 on 11/11/11
Staff report Poland Secret birthday wishes remain a sacred tradition among four kids who are celebrating their 11th birthdays today — 11/11/11.
Trumbull court finalizes adoptions
Patricia Fink of Hubbard has taken an unusual route to being mother to three active little boys.
Mooney hopes history repeats in Steubenville showdown
Forget Mooney’s 5-1 record against Steubenville. More importantly, forget that the last time it played the Big Red, the Cardinals won 45-7 and went on to win the state championship.
Rebels, Knights to battle again
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD Last spring, Crestview and St. Thomas
Youngstown board to consider levy next week
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school-board members expect to decide
Ohio State president criticizes AD Smith
Associated Press COLUMBUS The NCAA accused Ohio State for the first time of a “failure to
Farmdale man indicted in death of friend in Vernon Twp.
Staff report WARREN Ryan Wrightsman, 21, of Farmdale has been indicted on charges of involuntary
Cardenas pleads insanity in killing of Omarosa’s brother
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man charged with gunning down the
Hiring Heroes
Paul Poulos of Boardman said when he got out of the Army, 'the general population was very confused about what skills veterans had.' The Boardman patrolman served two tours in Iraq.
Go & Do
TOday Children “101 Dalmatians,SDRq 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., by Easy Street Productions, Ford Family
School levy goes down
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com After voters rejected the Canfield school district’s bid
Poster contest dives into education
Winners of the eighth annual Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory Board’s stay-in-school poster contest were honored Thursday at The Embassy in Youngstown.
Veterans Day | Services, observances
A list of services and ceremonies for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. Unless otherwise
Tree planting
Tree planting YOUNGSTOWN A tree-planting commemorating Youngstown’s Tree City USA designation
Missed opportunities accumulating
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t lead the NFL in any defensive category
Gingrich looks for an opening
Associated Press WASHNGTON Mitt Romney chugged ahead Thursday as the conservative-fueled drive
Ohioans shun government overreach
Opinion: What lessons were learned from this election? I ask better questions than provide answers so bear
A day to thank our veterans — and to do more if they need it
Editorial: The tradition that we observe today has its direct roots in World War I, then known as the Great
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.04 .19 Avalon
Jobless rate hits 7-month low
Associated Press WASHINGTON The outlook for American jobs and trade looked a little brighter
Law, media, politics corrupt
Opinion: The real scandal in the accusations against Herman Cain is the corruption of the law, the media and
Senate OKs jobs benefits to aid military veterans
Associated Press WASHINGTON On Veterans Day eve, an uncharacteristically unified Senate
Davies leads kinky tribute
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The notion of the tribute album is inherently odd.
On the tracks | This weekend’s auto races
NASCAR SPRINT CUP KOBALT TOOLS 500 Avondale, Ariz. Schedule: Today, practice (ESPN2, 1:30-2:55
‘J. Edgar’ misfires
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar” is a lumbering miscalculation, a
“geek charming” (8 p.m., disney channel): In the new TV film, “Geek
“geek charming” (8 p.m., disney channel): In the new TV film, “Geek Charming,” Sarah Hyland
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Tosca,” 7:30 p.m.: Opera Western Reserve’s annual production at
Why wasn’t sex assault stopped?
Opinion: There is one line amid the 23-page grand jury presentment that marks the depth of the alleged
Santa luncheon at theater
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue, will present “Winter
Disturbing images
Opinion: Disturbing images Columbus Dispatch: Among the most disturbing aspects of the recent Chillicothe
Greece, Italy turn to experts to address debt
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Europe’s financial crisis eased Thursday as Greece installed a
Nixon shed no light on erasure of tape
Associated Press WASHINGTON Feisty and cagey, ex-President Richard Nixon defended his shredded
Smoke rising toward 3rd NASCAR title
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. When Tony Stewart passed Jimmie Johnson in the outside lane to
Woods leads early in Australian Open second round
Associated Press SYDNEY Tiger Woods walked off golf course to see his name atop the leaderboard
Austintown sixth-graders salute veterans’ service
By christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com austintown Sixth-grade students continued Austintown
11-11-11 brings hopes for good fortune
Associated Press Place your bets! Tie the knot! Make a wish! Friday is the 11th day of the 11th
Man charged with spreading HIV
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Indictments handed up by a Mahoning County grand jury include charges
oddly enough
oddly enough Maui bull freed after giant tire stuck on his head HONOLULU A rodeo bull in
5 die in crash of copter in Hawaii
5 die in crash of copter in Hawaii HONOLULU A helicopter taking four tourists on an excursion
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday West Branch Board of Education, special meeting, 8 a.m., principal’s conference
On the air | This weekend’s football games on TV and radio
TODAY 2:30 p.m. (Root) “Inside Notre Dame Football.” 4 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (Root) “College Football
Let parents decide; it’s their money
Opinion: Let parents decide; it’s their money After reading your obvi- ously one-sided opinion on Oct. 4, I
NBA players break off labor negotiations
Associated Press NEW YORK NBA players broke off negotiations with the league Thursday night,
Playoff histories
CARDINAL MOONEY (52-17) 1973 — Class AAA (2-0, state champions) Def. Cincinnati Moeller 34-7
Nortey hoping for big change in final year
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Senior point guard Macey Nortey has played in all 90
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2011. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
poster contest | Winners
The children who won and received honorable mention for the Mahoning County Juvenile Court Community
Playoff statistics
DIVISION III Matchup: Cardinal Mooney vs. Steubenville. Kickoff: Today, 7:30 p.m., at Fawcett
Verizon 4G LTE
Verizon 4G LTE YOUNGSTOWN Verizon Wireless today announced it is bringing the world’s first
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Trumbull County native, driving the No. 35 Big Red
Departments request funding
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s general-fund departments
Injuries mounting in both backfields
Associated Press BEREA Browns starting strong safety T.J. Ward’s right foot remains immobilized
GM Lordstown to shut down for 5 days
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Workers at the General Motors Co. Lordstown plant
Flying around on D has lifted Eagles of YCS
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Youngstown History doesn’t matter to the Youngstown
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Veterans Day
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Veterans
Interim coach remains devoted to JoePa
Associated Press State colleGE, Pa Tom Bradley’s eyes welled up when he was asked about his
Second-half scoring skill has Girard’s attention
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com girard After opening the season with a pair of
Balance is the key for Western Reserve and Malvern
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Berlin Center When Western Reserve High football coach
Poland trustees move to renew levy in March
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Trustees took the first step this week to placing
Postseason hopes still alive
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU’s playoff hopes have twice been declared dead by
Mahoning Valley Top 10
Mahoning Valley Top 10 39. Maplewood, Trumbull, 106.8446, Excellent, $9,457. 51. Canfield,
Girl testifies about incident
Staff report WARREN A Harding High School sophomore took the witness stand Thursday and
Board of control OKs demolition contract
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a $1.12
Food collection set for Saturday
Staff report NILES “WFMJ Today” on-air personalities will collect food for the fifth annual
Center boys cross country team excels
The Boardman Center Middle School boys cross country team finished its season with a 120-1 record.
Chicken sandwich, smile fries, fruit, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available
Chicken sandwich, smile fries, fruit, milk, Salad Bar, bag lunch available Cheesy garlic bread/
Presentation opens students eyes about bats
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Karen McCallum, activity director and outdoor education specialist
St. Charles school uniforms take Halloween twist
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate Halloween, the uniforms usually worn at St. Charles
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Cornersburg Dairy Queen started a new tradition on Oct. 22, as the
Library elevator out of service
Those visiting the Poland library for the next few weeks will have to take the stairs. The
Phantoms Pee Wee team earns road victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team split a pair of games last weekend, falling at home and
Shepherd of the Valley presents Operation Santa Paws
Operation Santa Paws is back to bring happiness, joy and chew toys to animals in the Mahoning
Boardman sports briefs
YSU baseball camp The Youngstown State baseball staff will host a camp for boys and girls aged
Dancers to perform at Orange Bowl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Come Jan. 4, 10 local dancers will travel to Miami, Fla., for
St. Michael’s scholarship auction has Halloween twist
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com St. Michael’s Catholic Church hosted its ninth annual
Former Canfield teacher honored by past student
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com When David Costello retired from his teaching position
Canfield briefs
Drop and shop for free Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield Road, in Struthers is collecting holiday
Maggie O’Reilly marries Drew Pitzer
Bonita O’Reilly of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Maggie O’Reilly, and Drew
Boardman briefs
Drop and shop for free Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield Road, in Struthers is collecting holiday
Career center students explore marketing tools
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s Interactive
Hadley fifth at state cross country meet
Boardman sophomore Mark Hadley concluded one of the most impressive seasons in the history of the
Canfield speech team second at event
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Speech and Debate team started the season on
Serendipity Preschool launches Discovery Room program
Serendipity Christian Learning and Development Center is dedicating a new classroom in its current
Poland Shepherd celebrates Halloween
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, Halloween at Shepherd of the Valley Poland was a
Community rallies around Village family
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Oct. 23, the Austintown community heeded the call for help from
Storm water utility fee overturned
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Until Tuesday, Poland Village had a law and fee attached to
The Bistro at career center opens
Students in the Culinary Arts program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open
Speakers address ethics at Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District
The Bistro at career center opens
Students in the Culinary Arts program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will open
Valley dancers to perform at Orange Bowl
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Come Jan. 4, 10 local dancers will travel to Miami, Fla., for the
ACC preschool hosts Father’s Nights
Father’s Nights were recently held at Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center where
Phantoms Pee Wee team earns road victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team split a pair of games last weekend, falling at home and
PMS Student Council members volunteer
Poland Middle School seventh and eighth-grade Student Council members volunteered at the Masternick
Poland sports briefs
YSU basketball season tickets on sale Season tickets for the Youngstown State men’s and women’s
Home Instead’s Santa Program provides assistance to seniors
Be a Santa to a Senior Æ, the popular campaign that last year delivered gifts to more than 700 local
Poland briefs
Senior receives award Rebecca Mowad, a senior at Poland Seminary High School has recently received
SOV presents Operation Santa Paws
Operation Santa Paws is back to bring happiness, joy and chew toys to animals in the Mahoning
Students earn AP Scholar designation
Stacia Ruse is one of 10 Poland seniors who earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College
Watson celebrates Halloween
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Watson Elementary was overrun with creatures and characters of
Speakers address ethics at Mahoning Rotary meeting
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Henry J. Shea, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the
Austintown briefs
Humility House hosts holiday extravaganza The Humility House, 755 Ohltown Road, Austintown, is
Ungaro defeats incumbent in trustee race
After unsuccessful bids to serve on the Youngstown City Council and as Mahoning County commissioner,
St. Christine fifth-graders learn dollars and sense
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy,com Although the fifth-graders at St. Christine School are many
After Tuesday’s election, Austintown’s 0.5-mill senior-services levy passed with about
After Tuesday’s election, Austintown’s 0.5-mill senior-services levy passed with about 52 percent of
Canfield sports briefs
YMCA offers Fall Youth Sports Program The Fall Youth Fundamental Basketball League kicks has
Austintown sports briefs
East Ohio Volleyball Club Tryouts will be held for the East Ohio Volleyball Club on Nov. 13 and 20
Angels toasts community support
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Angels for Animals hosted its annual Wine Taste to toast
Maszczak wins bid for trustee post
In Tuesday’s general election, Stephen Maszczak was elected as a township trustee after upsetting
Trustee Moliterno earns another term
On Tuesday, voters gave Boardman Trustee Larry Moliterno another term, as he received 59 percent of
Boardman girls soccer players earn postseason honors
Several Boardman soccer players earned postseason awards as the Federal League, Mahoning County and
Phantoms Pee Wee team earns road victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee hockey team split a pair of games last weekend, falling at home and
Students honor soldiers
Students prepared a surprise for soldiers in honor of Veterans Day.
You can help Union get a greenhouse
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union principal Mike Masucci and the school’s Parent Teacher
Knights of Columbus donate money
The Knights of Columbus, Poland Council No. 4471 presented senior Kathleen McCaregher from Good News
Junior Women sponsor Halloween Carnival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Poland Junior Women’s Club has supported the community
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