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Phoebe Gordon, 24, of Columbus, searches for winter clothes at Old Navy in The Shops at Boardman Park. Old Navy was open from 9 a.m. ...
Stories published November 25, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police searching for robbers on Youngstown's North Side tonight
Youngstown and Liberty Township police were converging on the same area on the North Side of Youngstown around 10 tonight after robberies were committed in both communities.
Mooney wins 24-14, advances to state championship game
Mooney wins 24-14, advances to state championship game Cardinal Mooney defeated Chagrin Falls
Mother and son critical after being shot at home
A mother and son were in the intensive care unit at St. Elizabeth Health Center tonight after being shot multiple times in their Oakwood Avenue apartment Wednesday night on the West Side.
Man acknowledges harassing Palin lawyers
Man acknowledges harassing Palin lawyers ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The father of a Pennsylvania man
Mother says 3 arrested US students leaving Egypt
Mother says 3 arrested US students leaving Egypt KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The mother of one of
Endangered baby gorilla born at Chicago zoo dies
Endangered baby gorilla born at Chicago zoo dies CHICAGO (AP) — The endangered baby gorilla born
Calif. Black Friday shopper shot in failed robbery
Calif. Black Friday shopper shot in failed robbery SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in
Stocks slip to end the roughest week since Sept.
Stocks slip to end the roughest week since Sept. NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower in light
Moroccans hold Arab Spring-inspired election
Moroccans hold Arab Spring-inspired election RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccans voted for a new
Pressure mounts as Syria misses observer deadline
Pressure mounts as Syria misses observer deadline BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian military vowed Friday
2nd Ohio Craigslist death suspected
2nd Ohio Craigslist death suspected CLEVELAND (AP) — The FBI is investigating whether a body found
Students say they were questioned before NC flight
Students say they were questioned before NC flight CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Students from the United
Egypt new PM claims more powers than predecessor
Egypt new PM claims more powers than predecessor CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s new prime minister says the
Sheriff: Laser aimed at UPS plane over south Ga.
Sheriff: Laser aimed at UPS plane over south Ga. STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say someone
Money broker seeks mercy in Times Square bomb case
Money broker seeks mercy in Times Square bomb case NEW YORK (AP) — The money broker who
US awaits release of 3 students held in Egypt
US awaits release of 3 students held in Egypt PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A U.S. Embassy spokeswoman says
Gunfire erupts at NC mall as early shoppers arrive
Gunfire erupts at NC mall as early shoppers arrive FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Authorities say
Mom of kids killed in Ariz. crash drawing support
Mom of kids killed in Ariz. crash drawing support PHOENIX (AP) — Friends and acquaintances are
Homeowner kills 2 intruders, hurts 2 more
Homeowner kills 2 intruders, hurts 2 more PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a homeowner who was
Woman files 2nd appeal in collar bomb conviction
Woman files 2nd appeal in collar bomb conviction ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong,
'Wonderful crowd' seeks Black Friday deals at Eastwood Mall
'Wonderful crowd' seeks Black Friday deals at Eastwood Mall
Voice your opinion on a new name for the airport
Members of the organization YNGAir Partners have begun to seek input from the public for a survey on a possible name change for the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Red Cross offering CPR training Monday
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering Adult CPR/AED training from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at its main office at 661 Mahoning Ave. N.W.
Niles event to benefit shoppers and disabled
Niles event to benefit shoppers and disabled NILES Easter Seals & Youngstown Hearing and Speech
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Mill Creek Chapter, will have a Christmas
Thanksgiving fire loss set at $190K in Howland
The cause of an early morning Thanksgiving Day fire is still under investigation, firefighters said.
Early Black Friday crowds relatively quiet
By the time Best Buy in Boardman opened its doors at midnight Black Friday, more than 400 people formed a line circling the box store giant.
Youngstown’s windows on the holidays
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Art Association students have
Ed Port enjoying comforts of family, holiday
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Ashtabula This holiday season, Austintown resident Ed
Similar squads to face off in Western Reserve-Buckeye Central match
By MATTHEW pEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER When the Western Reserve High football
Flying Phantoms prepared for Force
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms are off to the best start in the three-year
Mud spillage at Coitsville drilling site spurs concern
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com COITSVILLE Township residents this week had a chance to grill
Bill seeks study on future of open enrollment in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state lawmaker wants state education
Maturity impresses Simon
McClatchy Newspapers COLUMBUS Ohio State junior defensive tackle John Simon (Cardinal Mooney
Hazimihalis wins in three
Staff report MORGANTOWN, W. Va. Professional fighter Chris Hazimihalis of Campbell improved to
Ford workers in Valley join hair-raising cancer drive
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The men of Klaben Ford Lincoln of Warren took up
Wanted: History lovers to help Beaver Creek State Park
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL The Friends of Beaver Creek State Park is
Penn State Lions embrace Wildcat
McClatchy Newspapers STATE COLLEGE, Pa. With all the multitasking he has done since being thrust
Water rates to increase for 19,000 Aqua Ohio customers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Representatives from six communities have
Penguins add four baseball players
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State baseball program recently added four players in the
METRO DIGEST || Old-fashioned Christmas returns to Mill Creek Park
Old-fashioned Christmas returns to Mill Creek Park youngstown Get a start on holiday shopping at
FIRST COME, FIRST ....
Phoebe Gordon, 24, of Columbus, searches for winter clothes at Old Navy in The Shops at Boardman Park. Old Navy was open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, then reopened at midnight.
An uncommon role
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK The history of slavery in America is a history of
Packers bounce Lions; streak at 17
Associated Press DETROIT Aaron Rodgers took every hit the Detroit Lions could dish out. He
US troops celebrate last Thanksgiving in Iraq
Associated Press COS ECHO, Iraq American troops marked their last Thanksgiving in Iraq Thursday
Ravens sack Niners’ winning streak
Associated Press BALTIMORE Big brother got the best of little brother in a unique NFL duel.
Americans take time out to give thanks
Associated Press NEW YORK Spectators cheered and sang at annual Thanksgiving Day parades from
Faith-based golf film lands in the rough
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel In “Seven Days in Utopia,” a mild-mannered young golfer has a
Third Class Progressive rockers’ new EP goes pop
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After more than a decade of playing around Ohio, local
“The Elf on the Shelf: AN ELF’S STORY” (8:30 P.M., CBS): “The Elf on the
“The Elf on the Shelf: AN ELF’S STORY” (8:30 P.M., CBS): “The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story” is a
Pipeline delay a small win
Opinion: By Robert L. FISCHMAN McClatchy-Tribune BLOOMINGTON, Ind. President Obama’s decision to delay
Go back to the way we were
Opinion: Go back to the way we were All the things that are hap- pening today are directly related to
Go & Do
today Dances Guys Without Ties, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St,, Girard; 330-545-8995.
Region’s economy shows signs of recovery; challenges remain
Editorial: It would be premature to declare that the Mahoning Valley has weathered the national economic storm,
Collapse not Obama’s fault
Opinion: WASHINGTON Congress fails. The can is kicked. Cue the finger-pointing at President Obama for
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery, Youngstown,
Blue-collar jobs on the line
Opinion: By Andrew P. MORRISS McClatchy-Tribune TUSCALOOSA, Ala. The Obama administration’s decision
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Kathryn Crosby is 78. Singer Percy Sledge is 71. Singer Bob Lind is 67. Actor-
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Labrador-golden retriever aids Ohio boy with cerebral palsy
By DENISE SMITH AMOS The Cincinnati Enquirer MARIEMONT, Ohio Crisp is unlike most dogs; when
Germany deflects calls for bigger role for ECB
Associated Press STRASBOURG, France Germany deflected calls for the European Central Bank to
Kasich to unveil new design for license plates
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans will see a new, simpler red and white license plate next
Triple bombings in Iraq kill 19
Associated Press BASRA, Iraq A string of bombings in a southern oil city killed 19 people
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “That Old Moon,” 8 p.m.: A new romantic musical comedy at
Stop salary hide and seek
Opinion: The (Crystal Lake, Ill.) Northwest Herald: The state of Illinois is playing hide and seek with the
QUOTABLE BRUCE ARIANS, Steelers offensive coordinator, on wide receiver Hines Ward:
“This is probably the healthiest he’s ever been at Thanksgiving. He’s still a great player in the
Military rulers reject calls to step down
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military rulers rejected protester demands for them to step down
A Lot at Stake
Associated Press NEW YORK Retailers are on the edge. How well they do during the biggest
Panel’s failure likely to curb growth
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON This week’s failure by Congress to reach a deficit-reduction
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio man claims ghostly presence as trial defense MOUNT GILEAD, Ohio A former
Abuse tarnishes free cellphone program
Associated Press DAYTON A newspaper investigation shows that tens of thousands of Ohioans are
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Boykin, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 23. ST. Joseph Health
nfl standings and summaries
STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England730.700293203 N.Y.
METRO DIGEST || Officer investigated after Farrell shooting
Officer investigated after Farrell shooting FARRELL The Pennsylvania State Police and the Mercer
Blues OT win snaps Pens’ home streak
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The St. Louis Blues gave Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins a
Legursky provides Steelers flexibility
Associated Press PITTSBURGH To hear offensive coordinator Bruce Arians tell it, the Pittsburgh
nhl roundup Wednesday’s late games
Devils 2, Blue Jackets 1, SO NEWARK, N.J. Martin Brodeur stopped 35 shots and made two more
Cowboys edge Dolphins
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Tony Romo doesn’t care about winning in style. He’s leading
Spotlight finds WR Norwood
By Marla Ridenour Akron Beacon Journal BEREA Jordan Norwood’s cell phone doesn’t work in
Backyard Brawl is again loaded with passion, drama
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A close Big East race, two coaches with a competitive past
Bertolini guides Mercyhurst NE to title
Staff report ERIE, PA. Poland High graduate Dan Bertolini led the Mercyhurst North East Saints
Application for merger withdrawn
Application for merger withdrawn WASHINGTON Acknowledging the mounting difficulties in obtaining
college basketball roundup Thursday’s Top 25 games
WOMEN No. 9 Miami 92, South Florida 72 ANCHORAGE, Alaska Riquna Williams scored 17 points for
Earthquake hits in central Oklahoma
Earthquake hits in central Oklahoma PRAGUE, Okla. A small earthquake hit central Oklahoma just
nfl roundup Other news
Eagles: Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, one of Philadelphia’s celebrated free agency acquisitions,
Mexico concedes second Mayan reference
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexico’s archaeology institute downplays theories that the ancient
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2011. There are 36 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
Courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Cenlar FSB v. Jennie M. Kostek et al, foreclosure.
Confusion reigns in Ohio redistricting fight
Associated Press TOLEDO With less than a year left before the 2012 congressional elections, the