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Man dies in fire tonight on Youngstown's South Side
A man died Saturday night after a fire consumed a home on the city's South Side.
Bishop Murry announces new priest assignments
Bishop George V. Murry has announced new clergy assignments for the Diocese of Youngstown.
Scouts earn new merit badge buildihng robots at YSU
Being a Boy Scout has come a long way from the days of learning to pitch tents, tie knots and build campfires.
OVI checkpoint in Boardman tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will have an OVI checkpoint set up from 10:30 p.m. tonight until 2:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S Route 224 in Boardman.
Basball catcher Ramos thankful after surviving 2-day kidnapping
His eyes tearing up with emotion, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos embraced his rescuers Saturday and said he had wondered whether he would survive a two-day kidnapping ordeal that ended when commandos swept into his captors' mountain hideout.
Herman Cain says God told him to run
Republican Herman Cain said God convinced him to enter the race for president, comparing himself to Moses: "'You've got the wrong man, Lord. Are you sure?'"
Prosecutor: Sandusky's charity for troubled kids provided access to potential victims
Over the past 30 years, politicians, sports stars and community leaders heaped praise on Jerry Sandusky and the charity he founded for troubled youngsters, The Second Mile.
Italians rejoice over resignation of Premier Berlusconi today
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi resigned Saturday after parliament's lower chamber passed European-demanded reforms, ending a 17-year political era and setting in motion a transition aimed at bringing the country back from the brink of economic crisis.
YSU leads North Dakota State 27-24 after three quarters
YSU leads North Dakota State 27-24 after three quarters.
Operation Santa Paws, photos will help abused, neglected, discarded animals
Operation Santa Paws is a drive by Shepherd of the Valley, spearheaded by its Poland community, to collect items for the dogs, cats, and other animals cared for by Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary in Salem, Animal Charity of Youngstown, and The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County in Warren. F
Prosecutor Paul Gains injured in motorcycle crash today
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains is alive but sore after suffering a bruised right hip in a motorcycle accident in Richfield Saturday afternoon.
Penn State falls to Nebraska in game steeped in tributes to victims, Joe Pa
The Nebraska and Penn State players gathered at midfield before the game, kneeling together for a long moment in a quiet stadium.
YSU trails North Dakota State 14-3 early in second quarter
YSU trails North Dakota State 14-3 early in second quarter
Newton Falls woman reports attempted abduction
An Ophelia Street woman reported that three white men attempted to pull her into their car at 9:30 p.m. Monday. The woman said she fought them off and ran home.
Parent-teacher conferences next week in Campbell
Campbell City Schools has scheduled fall parent-teacher conferences for kindergarten through 12th grades from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 22. There will be no classes Nov. 23-25 for the Thanksgiving recess.
Youngstown town hall meeting on bullying Sunday
A town-hall meeting to address bullying, bigotry and other matters will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St.
Suspects arrested in Eastwood Mall theft
Warren police assisted Niles police in arresting several suspects in a Thursday afternoon theft at Sears at Eastwood Mall.
2 girls in bras, 3 boys arrested on curfew violations, drinking in Warren
Police arrested three boys and two girls, ages 13 to 15, at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at Niblock Avenue and Clearview Street northwest for a curfew violation.
Mooney claims a classic
More than 6,000 fans were holding their breath, the Steubenville cheerleaders were covering their eyes and 21 of the 22 players on the field — and 100 more on the sidelines — were watching their playoff lives come down to a 5-foot-7, 140-pound kicker that had missed three extra points the week before.
Opera star Lawrence Brownlee to shine on Youngstown stage
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN International opera star Lawrence Brownlee
Somber mood fills Valley ceremony to salute fallen military heroes
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A chilly wind and overcast sky reflected the
Crestview Blower’s them over
Junior running back runs for 304 yards as Rebels advance with win over St. Thomas By MATTHEW
Quick-striking ’Jacks top Phantoms
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While celebrity chef Guy Fieri watched the game
Occupy Youngstown protestors plan to hold their ground
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Occupy Youngstown members say they aren’t
YSU women fall to WVU in opener
Staff report Morgantown, W.Va. Youngstown State shot less than 20 percent from the field and
Recession lessens collections at some churches
By JOEL ANDERSON TheNewsOutlet.org Nothing is safe during a recession. Not even the house of
Food bank in Valley gets grant to expand
Staff report Youngstown Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley was awarded a $15,000
Penguins seek upset at North Dakota St.
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When YSU coach Eric Wolford compares his program to
Ashen Ward looks to be team leader
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Dec. 30, 2010, Ashen Ward exploded for a career-
Springfield PD to raise funds for canine unit
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Township Police Chief Matthew Mohn plans to
Niles, Weathersfield plan joint purchases
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees have approved a
METRO DIGEST || Town-hall meeting to focus on bullying
Town-hall meeting to focus on bullying YOUNGSTOWN A town-hall meeting to address bullying,
Snack alternatives at Harding
Jordan Barnes tries broccoli from Harding Elementary School's snack offerings. Students are being offered healthier alternatives to fat-laden potato chips or sugary cookies twice a week as part of aprogram being funded by a state grant.
Players, owners meet as deadline expires
Associated Press new york As Commissioner David Stern’s deadline passed, the NBA and its
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Foodstock, 1:30 to 10 p.m.: A day of live music to raise money for
Two units fight blaze at apartments in Liberty for second time in 8 days
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty A second fire in eight days within the same
It’s a very strange game day at Penn St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. All the familiar sights and sounds of a football weekend at
Italy moves toward economic change
Associated Press ROME Under pressure to control its dangerous debt, Italy sped a package of
Pittsburgh couple die in Hawaii crash
Pittsburgh couple die in Hawaii crash HONOLULU A couple killed on board a helicopter that
Sheriff: Elderly Amish man attacked by son in new beard-cutting incident
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE An elderly Amish man was attacked by his own son, who a sheriff
Kyle Busch sorry; loses sponsor
By Jim Peltz Los Angeles Times AVONDALE, Ariz. NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has built his career
Obama: Welcome troops with jobs
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Heralding the end of one war and the drawdown of another,
Ohio baby arrives early at 11:11 a.m. on 11/11/11
Associated Press CLEVELAND A baby expected next week arrived in memorable style at 11:11 a.m. on
James Neal leads Penguins to win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Playing against the team that traded him away nine months ago gave
OSU, Sullinger bounce Wright State in opener
Associated Press COLUMBUS Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger scored 19 points to go with
Whistle-blowers drew notice to mortuary trouble
Associated Press WYOMING, Del. The body of the Marine lay on a gurney at the Dover Air Force
Buckeyes face another test on road at Purdue
Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. With little fanfare, things appear to have returned to
US officials launch probe of electric vehicles after Volt fire
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Federal safety officials have launched a probe into whether the
Ferry with 18 on board hijacked in Turkey
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey A ferry with 18 passengers was hijacked off a northwestern
Stocks surge after 389-point plunge earlier this week
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks surged Friday, erasing their losses for the week, after Italy
Tiger in charge with 67 in 2nd round
Associated Press SYDNEY The latest comparison between Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus was not
NBA season hinges on how players react to offer
Associated Press NEW YORK The time for talk in the NBA is over. David Stern made that clear
OCCUPY WALL STREET
OCCUPY WALL STREET Across the U.S. Some of the latest developments in the Occupy protests:
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.43 .39 Avalon
Collectors road show in final day in Valley
Collectors road show in final day in Valley AUSTINTOWN The Ohio Valley Refinery & Roadshow’s
Native species come first
Opinion: Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise: Most Texans have nothing against donkeys. Though the critters may not
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ruby Nash Curtis of Ruby and the Romantics is 72. Playwright-actor Wallace
POLICE CALLS for Liberty, Girard and Hubbard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
Lead pastor for Lutherans to be installed
Staff report warren The installation of the Rev. Dee Emmert as lead pastor for Hope Lutheran
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 uQ v10 5 3 w10 9 8 6 5 4 2
HISTORY OF FAITH
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com austintown Robert “Bob” Bishop has witnessed history in
Go & Do
TOday Children “101 Dalmatians,” 1 p.m., by Easy Street Productions, Ford Family Recital Hall,
Sandler’s ‘Jack and Jill’ is all downhill
Al Pacino enlivens Sandler’s latest sludgefest By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Forget “Jack
Applications sought for psychology program
Staff report Youngstown The Beeghly College of Education at Youngstown State University is
newsmakers
newsmakers Land conservation at Blossom complete CLEVELAND A project to conserve as national
Health food for thought
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Snack time carries a little different meaning
Will it ever end?
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers We will never know what it’s like to live forever, but we
west austintown first umc | Celebration and brief history
West Austintown First United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, will mark the 170th
Hymn festival
Hymn festival east liverpool First United Methodist Church, 200 W. Fifth St., will sponsor a
Waiting for new skirmishes
Opinion: COLUMBUS Voters sent lawmakers a loud though not wholly unexpected message on Election Day about
GOP uses clout to hurt Dems
Opinion: In politics, the winners set the agenda. In the states, that enables them to redraw district lines
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments from the grand jury
The Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this
Don’t expect President Karzai to mourn U.S. military deaths
Editorial: This week’s report that at least 1,712 members of the U.S. military have died in Afghanistan since
Legal woes mount for Jackson doctor
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jail time is not the only problem looming for the doctor convicted
METERO DIGEST || Whitetails fundraiser
Whitetails fundraiser CANFIELD Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Mahoning Valley Chapter
Hartzell scholarship hits $250,000 mark
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State University scholarship fund in memory of slain
Students compete for ideas at college
Staff report Grove city, pa. The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grove City College
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2011. There are 49 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James M. Behmer Jr., 54, of 6317 St. Andrews Drive,
GED testing offered at Choffin next week
GED testing offered at Choffin next week youngstown Choffin Career and Technical Adult Education
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