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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.


Another earthquake, centered in Youngstown

Another earthquake has struck the Mahoning Valley.


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,


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'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.


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Shopping under way at Eastwood Mall

Shopping under way at Eastwood Mall


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.


Benefit dinner set in North Lima


Lake Vista plans free holiday event


Event will light up holiday season


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.


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Youngstown’s windows on the holidays

Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Art Association students have

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Ed Port enjoying comforts of family, holiday

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Ashtabula This holiday season, Austintown resident Ed


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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

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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

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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.

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An uncommon role

By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK The history of slavery in America is a history of

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Packers bounce Lions; streak at 17

Associated Press DETROIT Aaron Rodgers took every hit the Detroit Lions could dish out. He

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US troops celebrate last Thanksgiving in Iraq

Associated Press COS ECHO, Iraq American troops marked their last Thanksgiving in Iraq Thursday

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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


bridge

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“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

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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


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Thursday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 36-2-4 Pick 44-7-9-1 Rolling Cash


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


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