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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Al-Qaida supporter arrested; bomb plot in NYC foiled
Al-Qaida supporter arrested; bomb plot in NYC foiled Associated Press NEW YORK Mayor Michael
Joe Maxx Coffee shop opens in downtown Youngstown on Monday
Joe Maxx Coffee shop opens in downtown Youngstown on Monday Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Joe Maxx
Actress Mila Kunis fulfills promise to Marine from Grove City
Actress Mila Kunis fulfills promise to Marine from Grove City Associated Press GREENVILLE, N.C.
One-car accident kills New Castle man
One-car accident kills New Castle man NEW CASTLE Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a
Holiday delays count of Mahoning provisional ballots
Holiday delays count of Mahoning provisional ballots Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning
Debt supercommittee poised to admit failure Monday
Debt supercommittee poised to admit failure Monday Associated Press WASHINGTON A special
Ohio ranks second highest in nation in number of smokers
Ohio ranks second highest in nation in number of smokers Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio A new
Forum to attack violence in Youngstown attracts only 7
Forum to attack violence in Youngstown attracts only 7 news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pastor
Steel mill, college collaborate on training for new workers
Steel mill, college collaborate on training for new workers CLEVELAND (AP) A steel company, the
Smithsonian Institution exhibit opens in Youngstown on Tuesday
Smithsonian Institution exhibit opens in Youngstown on Tuesday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
Mahoning Developmental Disabilities OKs $25.8M budget for 2012
Mahoning Developmental Disabilities OKs $25.8M budget for 2012 Staff report AUSTINTOWN The
Eastward ho! Drilling boom in Valley spreads from western townships
Eastward ho! Drilling boom in Valley spreads from western townships By Karl Henkel
Mr., Mrs. Kagey of Calif. observe 65th anniversary
COSTA MESA, CALIF. Mr. and Mrs. William Kagey of Costa Mesa will celebrate their 65th wedding
Millers celebrate 50th anniversary at family dinner
SALEM An intimate family dinner Nov. 12 marked the 50th anniversary celebration of James and Mary
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic Temple. A
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will make a papier m ¢ch and glass cube ornament. Hostess is Dorothy
‘Holiday Hopes, Wishes’ to benefit Akron Children’s
BOARDMAN Kids’ Crew of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will host the third annual
Port authority defends move to hire new grants writer
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With half of the initial funding gone to operate the
YSU Football: UN-BEARABLE
Youngstown State saw its playoff hopes disappear with a stunning last-second loss to Missouri State
A positive force in teenagers’ lives
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Tiffany Walker and Charity Stubbs have taken major steps
Woman’s scare shows diabetes’ dangers
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mary Quisenberry remembers leaving her
Do-it-yourself dog wash gives owners options
By Elise Franco Efranco@vindy.com Austintown Scrub-a-dub-dub, one dog in a tub. Lisa and Don
Stenglein’s late goal helps lift Phantoms past C.R.
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Youngstown The “Force” was with the Phantoms Saturday night
Wife’s love eases pain of Austintown man’s worsening Alzheimer’s
Vindicator readers were first introduced to the couple in November 2010, two years after Barry was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Girard’s quest for 1st regional title falls short
Nursing a six-point lead with its opponent 80 yards from the end zone, the Girard High football team was poised to capture its first regional championship.
Reserve pummels Shadyside
The Blue Devils advance to their first state semifinal By matthew peaslee peaslee@vindy.com
Penn State drops OSU for 1st post-Paterno win
Associated Press columbus The last time Penn State won a game without Joe Paterno as coach was
Rebuilding The Mahoning River
Lauren Schroeder, a retired professor, has led a group of Youngstown State University staff and students in studying various aspects of the Mahoning River in hopes of one day making it a healthy waterway.
‘Occupy’ is awash in contradictions
Opinion: ‘Occupy’ is awash in contradictions As a veteran and a current serving member of the U.S.
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. What happened to my all-time favorite ice skater, Michelle Kwan? J.B.,
Area college basketball roundup Saturday’s games
MEN Grove City 59, Pitt-Greensburg 58 BEAVER FALLS, PA The Grove City College men’s basketball
Keeping Thanksgiving dinner warm
Thanksgiving dinner in America during the 18th and early 19th centuries was very different than it
Diabetes
Diabetes November is National Diabetes Month. Here are common symptoms people often experience
Here comes the biggest Vindicator of the year
Opinion: Black Friday has grown into a Third Millennium phenomenon, and it creates huge business at The
Scandal shatters Joe Paterno’s flawless reputation
Associated Press State college, Pa. A half-century in the making, Joe Paterno’s impeccable
riding with … Dave Blaney
riding with … Dave Blaney Season to date: Blaney is in 32nd place in the Sprint Cup standings with
POSITIVE FORCE DRILL TEAM
POSITIVE FORCE DRILL TEAM Roughly 60 junior-high students took part in a four-hour clinic
Candidates try to woo social conservatives
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Six Republican presidential candidates dived deep into how
Water-pump failure probed by officials
Water-pump failure probed by officials SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Federal authorities say they’re
10 arrested after occupying building
Associated Press WASHINGTON District of Columbia police arrested around 10 protesters Saturday
Could port entity have found someone even more qualified?
Editorial: Our use of the words “even more” in the headline is an acknowledgement that the Western Reserve
Clash raises fears in Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian riot police firing tear gas and rubber bullets stormed into
Stewart saves big talk for track results
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. Tony Stewart has run his mouth for almost a month trying to
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is asking the
Voters weren’t fooled: Major loss for GOP
Opinion: The outcome of the Nov. 8 General Election both answered some important questions and raised another
Missouri valley football conference | Saturday’s other games
Northern Iowa 23, Illinois State 20, 2 OT NORMAL, Ill. Tyler Sievertsen kicked a 40-yard field
Saturday’s Mid-American conference games
Kent State 28, Eastern Michigan 22 KENT Spencer Keith threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Tyshon
Cleveland’s rookie DT Phil Taylor having big impact
Associated Press Berea The proverbial rookie “wall” was no match for Browns massive defensive
Afghan assembly endorses talks on US troops
Associated Press KABUL President Hamid Karzai received a resounding endorsement Saturday from a
Weiss’ goal in third period lifts Panthers past Penguins
Associated Press sunrise, fla. Stephen Weiss scored with 3:30 left in the third period and the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 12
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “11/22/63” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “The Litigators” by John Grisham
Saturday’s Big East games
Rutgers 20, Cincinnati 3 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Freshman Jawan Jamison rushed for a career-high 200
newsmakers
newsmakers Buyers target hats worn by Franklin LIVONIA, Mich. Several hundred people have
Guatemalan teen in Ohio seeks to avoid deportation
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Guatemalan teen in Ohio who gained national attention amid
Occupy Y’town in the Hood
Opinion: Private sector working stiffs (those in the public sector defy description) could be forgiven for
More from stambaugh stadium
Rewriting the record book: YSU sophomore quarterback Kurt Hess had one of the best games of his
Councilwoman disputes 13-cent computer penalty
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati city councilwoman is suing the city over a 13-cent
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to
Tickets for toys
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Joanne Wright had a look of relief on her face as
Surging Steelers are not getting ahead of themselves
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There was at time, two years ago to be exact, when Mike Wallace
Campbell’s Giuriceo captures UBO title
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com campbell With the Universal Boxing Organization’s American
Occupy protests spread to colleges
Associated Press MIAMI Mo Tarafa stood before students at a small, outdoor concrete auditorium
USDA targets stores in food-stamp trafficking
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. A criminal swindle of the nation’s $64.7 billion food-stamp
Birthdays
Birthdays TV personality Richard Dawson is 79. Comedian Dick Smothers is 73. Broadcast journalist
Big ten roundup Saturday’s other games
No. 12 Michigan State 55, Indiana 3 EAST LANSING, Mich. Kirk Cousins threw for 273 yards and
Meyer: No comment on Ohio State job
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Urban Meyer isn’t interested in answering questions about
Penn State open-records law exemption comes under scrutiny
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A northeastern Pennsylvania lawmaker says he wants to change
Pepper-spray video prompts probe
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Video surfaced online Saturday showing an officer at a California
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Thanksgiving postcard, embossed, “First Thanksgiving Day in Alaska, 1868,” Eskimos walking in
Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club Card game is a big deal
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN If you combine one part each of camaraderie,
Murder by the numbers
Editorial: Murder by the numbers It is chilling when a city’s police chief refers to “assassinations” when
Americans going for fourth straight win in Presidents’ Cup
Associated Press melbourne, australia Ryo Ishikawa and the rest of the International team built
Benedictine no match for Mount Union
Staff report ALLIANCE Junior quarterback Matt Piloto completed 18 of 23 passes for 206 yards on
$1.77M grant to aid in Wean cleanup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city will receive $1.77 million to conduct demolition and
Gadhafi’s son captured in Libya
Associated Press ZINTAN, Libya Moammar Gadhafi’s fugitive son and former heir apparent, Seif al-
The final films of 2011
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel The holiday season — Hollywood’s time for family blockbusters
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: A family concert entitled
‘Casper Joe’ author to sign her book
‘Casper Joe’ author to sign her book POLAND Three local authors will visit the Poland Public
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, 6 p.m., McKinley Elementary Connector. Weathersfield school
Americans warming to credit-card companies
Things are looking rosier for credit-card holders. Consumers are paying down balances and facing
Aw, nuts: Year’s stingy harvest brings a scramble for pecans
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery in Kimmswick, Mo., owes its
MILESTONES
MILESTONES Attorneys John Alexander Mingo was admitted to the Ohio State Bar and was presented
Remedy raises blood pressure
Q. I used Preparation H for some hemorrhoid irritation in the morning before I saw my doctor for a
CRIBBAGE | A brief history
Members of the Mahoning Valley Cribbage Club, who recently celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2011. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
armed forces
armed forces VETERANS Homecoming stories YOUNGSTOWN With the announced end of the Iraq war
record reviews
DRAKE Album: “Take Care” Grade: A It’s a sign of the changing times that Drake sounds more
“American Music Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): Yes, we’ve heard “Rolling in the
“American Music Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): Yes, we’ve heard “Rolling in the Deep” so many times that it
Youngstown CityScape Residents honored for good looks
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown CityScape has achieved its goal to help beautify downtown Youngstown and
Hanni urges authority to release 120 documents to ethics panel
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Don Hanni III, a member of the Western Reserve Port
ODDBALL SPACES
The Record (Hackensack N.J.) HACKENSACK, N.J. There are certain spaces that home buyers crave,
Area bowling scores at a glance
First 3rd champs Camelot — Bethel #2 in Lutheran Men. 800s Bell-Wick — Mark Ferrara (815) in
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. For several years, my husband and I watched a show called “Airwolf” starring
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Warren Jr. MASTERS RESULTS
Boys Division 1. John Richards Jr.-fr 2092 ($200 scholarship) 2. Kyle Condrick-mc 1897 ($100
Speakers to address city’s youth violence
Speakers to address city’s youth violence youngstown The Rev. Cecil Monroe and representatives
Many at YSU study waterway in depth
By Caitlin Cook TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Without hesitating, Lauren Schroeder trudges
Lunch breaks at risk at work
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. When it comes to taking a midday break, today’s workers are
Recipe for success
Ghossain’s Mid East Bakery marks 40 years of deliciousness By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Teaching inmates job-search skills
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. If you’re looking for a jobs czar in these times of
Richards, Simons win crowns in Warren Jr. Masters
Staff report WARREN John Richards Jr. and Marissa Simon earned the boys and girls titles,
THE GREAT FALLS
Associated Press PATERSON, N.J. A majestic 77-foot waterfall in the heart of a working-class New
Adults should not make idols of children
McClatchy Newspapers A young mother who identified herself as a practitioner of “attachment
Winners played to win: President loses big
Opinion: There has been speculation as to the ramifications of this past election and what it means for the
Career paths and limelight
Dr. Michael W. Shultz recently was appointed to the Farmers Trust Co.’s board of directors. Shultz
YOUNG shale expo is 10 days away
The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber’s first-of-its-kind Utica Shale conference and trade show is quickly approaching. The Youngstown Ohio Utica & Natural Gas business-to-business conference, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Covelli Centre, will feature national and local companies and their products and expertise regarding the Utica and Marcellus Shale supply chain.
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