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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 ...
Stories published November 24, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mercer County officer involved in fatal shooting
The Pennsylvania State Police and the Mercer County District Attorney’s office are investigating an officer who was involved in a Thursday shooting that left a man dead.
Ravens beat 49ers 16-6 in duel of Harbaughs
Ravens beat 49ers 16-6 in duel of Harbaughs BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens sacked Alex
Obama signs jobs bill for veterans
President Barack Obama has signed legislation aimed at helping veterans find jobs.
Shopping under way at Old Navy; lines forming at Target, Best Buy
Reporter Ashley Luthern at The Shops at Boardman Park
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!
Making merry on a $150 toy budget? Santa makes magic!
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
Rich Denamen of Austintown is the new director of the Trumbull County YMCA.
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
Chagrin Falls looks for victory and third straight championship game appearance By MATTHEW PEASLEE
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
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, which has
Liberty students give beyond goal
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Throughout November, the canned goods and
OSU, Michigan’s seniors share tough times
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan’s senior class showed a lot of leadership before
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
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. A felon is being certified a winner in
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
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice and Spice, 7 to 11
Big stakes as holiday season arrives
Big stakes as holiday season arrives NEW YORK Retailers awaiting the arrival of Black Friday
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Remember the hungry kids while giving thanks
Opinion: By Fred McKissack McClatchy-Tribune Here is the fabled Thanksgiving image: The extended family
There is reason to give thanks
Opinion: “People who live in a Golden Age usually go around complaining how yellow everything looks.” —
A 100-year-old penny for Bridget will buy many stories
Opinion: A penny for Bridget; I found it in my pocket change. It is no ordinary penny. It was minted back in
Finding rare agreement on the rightness of giving thanks
Editorial: Today, we can be thankful for many things. Not the least of those is a Washington Post-ABC News
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.00 —.20 Avalon
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
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A 14-year-old Philadelphia boy charged with murder after
F.Y.I.
TubaChristmas returns to Eastwood Mall NILES The 13th annual TubaChristmas will be at noon Dec.
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
Jobless-aid applications up a bit
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2011. There are 37 days left in the year. This is
Has death of Pa. game officer reduced job’s risks?
Gettysburg Times GETTYSBURG, Pa. Adams County Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove was
Yemen’s president agrees to resign
Yemen’s president agrees to resign SAN’A, Yemen Yemen’s autocratic leader agreed Wednesday to
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Johnny Carver is 71. Former Beatles drummer Pete Best is 70. Bassist
Pa. seeks solution to ‘disconnected youth’
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH Another teenager shows up on the doorstep of Peggy Harris’
Giving thanks helps one’s outlook
Associated Press WASHINGTON Count your blessings this Thanksgiving. It’s good for you. Though
Elderly face new economic woes
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The number of Americans at least 90 years old has tripled in
‘Villages’ help aging Americans stay home
Associated Press WASHINGTON Weaver Shepperson has been blind for nearly 50 years. He’s lived
For members of Congress, insider trading is just a perk
Opinion: For members of Congress, insider trading is just a perk St. Louis Post-Dispatch: On Tuesday,
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio
FBI arrests 7 in Amish haircut attacks in Ohio AP Photo CD102, CD101 Eds: Updates with affidavit
Thank you again, students
Opinion: Thank you again, students For me, Veterans Day start- ed very early, with a wonderful Veterans
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
New This week
New This week Arthur Christmas (PG) Santa’s youngest son looks to use his father’s high-tech
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
HOLIDAY SHOPPING Of those surveyed by the nonprofit Consumer Reports: 33 percent plan to spend
Steelers hope for no letdown vs. KC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Two years later, Brett Keisel is still stunned. Ask the
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
Associated Press Europe’s widening debt crisis and a weak report on Chinese manufacturers pushed
New This week
New This week Arthur Christmas (PG) Santa’s youngest son looks to use his father’s high-tech
Ohio Amish charged with hate crimes
Associated Press MILLERSBURG, Ohio The leader of a breakaway Amish group allowed the beatings
Comic spreads laughs on Web
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After spending the early ’00s playing open-mic nights
METRO DIGEST || Canfield man indicted
Man indicted YOUNGSTOWN A 63-year-old Canfield man has been indicted on one count of making
Holiday-eating tips
Holiday-eating tips ’Tis the Season for major holiday eatin’! Dr. Michelle May, award-winning
Ga. farmers crack down on pecan thieves
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. Hired by farmers as a private security guard, Brooks Rucker
Imperfect prostate cancer test leaves men with scary choice THE PSA PROBLEM
THE PSA TEST QUESTION: What is PSA? ANSWER: Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein
Thanksgiving games offer a tasty NFL fare
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
The best cure for hiccups
Q. I have seen some of your articles on curing hiccups and noted my favorite remedy was not
Holiday Music Gift guide
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Here we go again. It’s gift-buying season and what do
Hard to digest: Spain’s long lunch under threat
Associated Press MADRID Day after day, Spanish chef Jesus Lopez serves up treats such as a
Occupy protesters to target consumerism on Black Friday
Occupy protesters to target consumerism on Black Friday Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore.
tips for well-being
tips for well-being Psychologists who have studied gratitude give the following tips for giving
Homeless Walk
Homeless Walk YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Homeless Walk to kick off the Cold Weather Emergency
Lake inspires Warren native’s film
Sara Elizabeth Timmins, a Warren native and Kennedy Catholic High School graduate, is the producer
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
Coin toss verifies election winner
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown The suspense intensified in the Smith
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David S. Duchek, 41, of 1118 Fifth St., Struthers,
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