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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
Lawyer: Toss Ark. murder conviction due to tweets LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawyer for a man sent
Jammed lavatory door on NYC flight sparks anxiety
Jammed lavatory door on NYC flight sparks anxiety NEW YORK (AP) — A jammed lock on an airplane
Coroner: Teen driver in Wyo. crash wanted to die
Coroner: Teen driver in Wyo. crash wanted to die LANDER, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities say a head-on
Ohio mom charged in death of 28-pound teen girl
Ohio mom charged in death of 28-pound teen girl DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman and three others
Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
Idaho man charged with trying to assassinate Obama
Ohio nuclear plant won't open until cracks studied
Ohio nuclear plant won't open until cracks studied
Man arrested after tossing fire bomb at Utah bank
Man arrested after tossing fire bomb at Utah bank WEST JORDAN, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a Utah
Gunman fatally shoots himself at Ill. FedEx center
Gunman fatally shoots himself at Ill. FedEx center BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (AP) — Police say a gunman
Trumbull commissioners fire maintenance worker for stealing
Trumbull commissioners fire maintenance worker for stealing
Case of 5 NJ teens missing since 1978 wrapping up
Case of 5 NJ teens missing since 1978 wrapping up NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Closing arguments are
Obama’s uncle makes court appearance in Mass.
Obama’s uncle makes court appearance in Mass. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Police did not have the
Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low
Unemployment aid applications drop to 7-month low WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying
GOP tax plan targets itemized deductionss
GOP tax plan targets itemized deductionss WASHINGTON (AP) — A GOP plan to raise taxes by $290
Occupy protesters coordinate in marches nationwide
Occupy protesters coordinate in marches nationwide NEW YORK (AP) — Demonstrations of Occupy Wall
Judge enters not guilty plea for dead tot’s mother
Judge enters not guilty plea for dead tot’s mother CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis County judge
Delphi stock not doing well in first day of trading
Delphi stock not doing well in first day of trading
Police: Upstate NY woman took stolen car to court
Police: Upstate NY woman took stolen car to court COLONIE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in upstate New
Pittsburgh councilman denies 'grades-for-sex' fliers
Pittsburgh councilman denies grades-for-sex fliers
Airline passengers asked for extra cash to pay for fuel
Airline passengers asked for extra cash to pay for fuel
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday
AAA projects 42.5M Americans will travel for Thanksgiving holiday
AAA projects 42.5M Americans will travel for Thanksgiving holiday
Salem center offers 3 new programs
Salem center offers 3 new programs SALEM Salem Community Center Wellness Department has
YMTA plans honors recital
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present its Thanksgiving Honors Recital
No overlooking MSU
The Youngstown State Penguins expect a strong challenge despite the Bears’ 1-9 record
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
Gains back after injury YOUNGSTOWN Paul J. Gains, Mahoning County prosecutor, returned to his
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
“LIVE WITH REGIS AND KELLY” (9 a.m., 21 WFMJ-TV): OK, so he’s not Oprah, but Regis Philbin is,
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
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.75 —0.26 Avalon
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