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Some Mahoning County residents embrace return to drilling
Milton Township Trustee Harold Campbell stands in front of a natural gas Clinton Sandstone drill pump. Clinton drilling picked up in the 1970s, but now ...
Stories published November 27, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kobuses mark 50th with their family
HUBBARD Lawrence Sr. and MaryAnn Kobus of Hubbard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov.
Mr., Mrs. Brant are honored for 60th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brant of Austintown were honored by friends and family Nov. 12 at a
Shreves, family gather to mark 60th milestone
AUSTINTOWN G. Howard and Ginny Shreve of Austintown celebrated 60 years of marriage Nov. 17. They
SOCIETY || Keep Fido Warm offers free straw
Keep Fido Warm offers free straw Keep Fido Warm, an annual program run by Kim Biamonte, will be
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY St. Charles will have a Christmas party and dinner at Michael Alberini’s restaurant
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in Mahoning
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Dec. 6 at Eat’n Park, 5451 Mahoning Ave.,
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a potluck dinner at 5 p.m. at the Masonic Temple,
Argus Lodge names Metzger ‘Mason of Year’
CANFIELD Argus Lodge 545 F.& A.M. in Canfield honored Robert Allen Metzger, a longtime member,
Monday Musical sets holiday fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN The Monday Musical Club’s second concert of the season, Abbamania and Nightfever, will
Car accident on I-680 in Boardman kills Campbell man, 21
Car accident on I-680 in Boardman kills Campbell man, 21 boardman A Campbell man died as he was
Works of legendary black photographer ‘Teenie’ Harris on display in Pittsburgh
Works of legendary black photographer ‘Teenie’ Harris on display in Pittsburgh Associated Press
Browns self-destruct in 23-20 loss to Bengals
Browns self-destruct in 23-20 loss to Bengals Associated Press CINCINNATI A.J. Green made a
‘Carols & Cocoa,’ annual holiday extravaganza, set Dec. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium
‘Carols & Cocoa,’ annual holiday extravaganza, set Dec. 7 at Stambaugh Auditorium Staff report
Fire destroys house today in Trumbull County
Fire destroys house today in Trumbull County Staff report braceville The Braceville Fire
NE Ohio ranks 2nd in nation in growth of bank branches
NE Ohio ranks 2nd in nation in growth of bank branches Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio
Ohio puts obese Cleveland child in foster care
Ohio puts obese Cleveland child in foster care Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio third-
HUD awards Warren $354K to inventory 7,000 vacant structures, lots in city
HUD awards Warren $354K to inventory 7,000 vacant structures, lots in city By ED RUNYAN
Ted Strickland plans to 'expose' record of Romney
Ted Strickland plans to “expose’ record of Romney Staff report COLUMBUS Former Ohio Gov. Ted
Ohio deer hunting begins Monday; fewer expected to be killed
Ohio deer hunting begins Monday; fewer expected to be killed Associated Press AKRON Deer
Newt Gingrich scores endorsement from NH’s largest newspaper
Newt Gingrich scores endorsement from NH’s largest newspaper Associated Press WASHINGTON New
Boardman man’s adventures in maple-syrup products win regional acclaim
Boardman man’s adventures in maple-syrup products win regional acclaim By Ashley Luthern
Boardman pediatric doctor: Don’t give Tylenol drug to children with asthma
Boardman pediatric doctor: Don’t give Tylenol drug to children with asthma By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
LOUIE MONDAY: New time, new show — Tune in!
Be sure to tune in Monday morning for Louie's new show, at a new time, to hear the latest talk around the Valley.
School day gets longer for Chaney students falling short
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Chaney students who earn below a grade of C in
W. Reserve’s bid for state final 1 point short
W. Reserve’s bid for state final 1 point short By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com MASSILLON
‘Traficant’ filmmaker sure he’ll reach goal
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com With just days to go, Los Angeles filmmaker Eric Murphy is
YSU football 2011: The good, the bad and the ugly
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the days after Youngstown State’s football team
South Range to send cheer to grad serving overseas
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Greenford Holly Toy and Brian Patrick don’t know Jarrod
Stenglein, Belonger ignite Phantoms win
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Youngstown As the Sioux City Musketeers turned up the heat
Brooks blocks shot to help YSU to win
Staff/wire report LORETTO, PA. Kendrick Perry scored 12 points and Dushawn Brooks blocked a shot
Whistle Blow grabbed attention in Youngstown Saturday
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The morning sound of numerous industrial whistles may
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill is holiday tradition
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
Hot-shooting No. Iowa knocks off YSU women
Staff report LOS ANGELES Amber Kirschbaum scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds, and Northern
Canfield goalie sets state record
Staff report BOARDMAN Canfield High goaltender Roger Geiser broke the OHSAA career saves record
Police defend K-9 in attack on 8-year-old
Staff report CAMPBELL Police say the Friday attack of the department’s police dog, Storm, on an
METRO DIGEST || Agent Orange seminar Wednesday
Agent Orange seminar planned NEW CASTLE, Pa. Vietnam veterans are invited to an Agent Orange
2 men hold 2 clerks hostage in robbery
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two robbers spent 30 minutes inside the Family Dollar store in the
Some Mahoning County residents embrace return to drilling
Milton Township Trustee Harold Campbell stands in front of a natural gas Clinton Sandstone drill pump. Clinton drilling picked up in the 1970s, but now oil and gas companies want to drill deeper. Campbell said the drilling boom could bring economic prosperity to the township.
Vindy.com to launch fracking page; chamber to host shale conference
The Vindicator will launch its new fracking page this week on Vindy.com. It will act as a source for everything related to the Utica and Marcellus shale drilling industries.
Hagan criticizes Kasich plans to limit funds for local projects
Columbus Dispatch and Vindicator staff report COLUMBUS A proposed state construction budget will
O'Reilly Auto Parts to join Belmont Plaza in Liberty
O’Reilly Auto Parts to join Belmont Plaza in Liberty By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Grover Cleveland campaign ribbon, woven silk, probably 1888 campaign, 51/2 by 21/2 inches, $80.
record reviews
RIHANNA Album: “Talk That Talk” Grade: A Rihanna hasn’t racked up 20 Top-10 hits faster than
Stevens Masonry celebrates 25 years
Stevens Masonry celebrates 25 years NEW CASTLE, PA. Stevens Masonry Construction Inc. recently
One-fifth of tested seafood mislabeled, misidentified
A Consumer Reports investigation reveals that more than one-fifth of 190 pieces of seafood bought at
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Area bowling scores at a glance
First-half winner Camelot — McCarthy Systems Company, Inc. in Queens (first 10 weeks of
THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TV LIST
(N) indicates the movie or program is new. SFlbNote: Hallmark and Lifetime channels are offering
Layaway demand is on the rise
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Tucked away in the back of the Kmart store on Manchester
Malls diversify to one-stop shops
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Going to Los Angeles’ Westside Pavilion mall is a Friday-afternoon
Tips for improving flash photography
Q. I have an Olympus E-PL1 camera and am very pleased with it except for flash pictures. If I am
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park Community Center,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2011. There are 34 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
REPURPOSING
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON What many people consider junk, Peggy Jacob and Carol Perry see as
Start by consolidating health departments, and then move forward
Opinion: Consolidating Youngs- town’s health department with the Mahoning County General Health District, as
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I came across some patches on an Internet auction that had the number 81. The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Royal Hanniford Circus, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Family fun at the former
LAYAWAY PLANS | Making comparisons
A look at some major retailers’ layaway programs: Toys ‘R’ Us Service fee: $5 Down payment: 20
Shaker-made furniture popular with collectors
The Shakers are a religious group that came to America from England in 1774 led by Mother Ann Lee.
Marines to wind down combat
Associated Press CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan U.S. Marines will march out of Afghanistan by the
Nuzzo, Haefke win Youngstown Masters
Joe Nuzzo and Teri Haefke were winners of the 26th Youngstown Masters Tournament that concluded last
It’s time for Gov. Kasich to man up
Opinion: In the words of the patron saint of the Republican Party, Ronald Reagan, “There you go again” —
Explosions kill 15 in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A string of explosions hit a Baghdad market and the capital’s western
US attorney’s office in N. Ohio collects 3 times its budget in 2011
Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of Ohio is more
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Can you please let me know if you can find out the name of a movie Peter
Black Friday — a recipe for trouble?
Associated Press NEW YORK Pepper-sprayed customers, smash-and-grab looters and bloody scenes in
ARMED FORCES DIGEST || Homecoming stories
VETERANS Homecoming stories YOUNGSTOWN With the announced end of the Iraq war and President
With loss of health comes poverty
Opinion: With loss of health comes poverty In our current econom- ic times, it’s wrong to make blanket
Pa. author has new book to sell
Pa. author has new book to sell ELLWOOD CITY, PA. In his book “We, The Empty Vessels,” Ellwood
HOW TO FIGHT IDENTITY THEFT
HOW TO FIGHT IDENTITY THEFT The Consumer Federation of America has information on identity theft
Cyber Monday, biggest online shopping day, unfair to all
Opinion: By Matthew Gardner McClatchy-Tribune With the holiday season now in full swing, why are so many
Widow wishes to lower libido
Q. I am a 38-year-old widow. When my husband was alive, we had an amazing sex life. We enjoyed sex
Michigan, Toussaint finally figure out Ohio St.
Buckeyes begin an offseason that’s sure to be tumultuous By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus
ID thieves attack via email, Web
Locking your car doors might seem like overly simplistic advice. But if you read local crime
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Kill Alex Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown) 2. “11/22/63” by
Sales up 7 percent over 2010
Associated Press The holiday shopping season got off to a strong start on Black Friday, with
Ohio Senate to renew fight for strict anti-abortion law
By AARON Marshall The Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio Senate Republicans, under pressure from an
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor James Avery (“Sparks,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 63. TV personality Bill
GATE TO ASIA
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Never mind “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” Perhaps the new
newsmakers
newsmakers Channing shrugs off pain to hit the stage NEW YORK Stockard Channing has made a
Reduction in property tax levy does not ensure voter support
Editorial: By any measure, the Youngstown City School District’s shedding of the state’s fiscal emergency
“Mitch albom’s have a little faith” (9 p.m., abc): Former sports columnist Mitch
“Mitch albom’s have a little faith” (9 p.m., abc): Former sports columnist Mitch Albom now
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS CACH LLC v. Scott A. Shoaff, money. National
Bengals try for sweep of Browns
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CINCINNATI Browns coach Pat Shurmur has challenged
Bloodied Letang nets OT goal
Associated Press MONTREAL Kris Letang returned from being bloodied by a hit late in regulation
Body ID’d as man who answered Craigslist ad
Associated Press COLUMBUS A body found in a shallow grave in Northeast Ohio was identified
US student arrested in Cairo returns home
US student arrested in Cairo returns home PHILADELPHIA At least one of three American students
NBA deal would start season on Christmas
Associated Press NEW YORK With a Christmas Day tripleheader on everyone’s wish list and a
Luck tosses 4 TD passes; Stanford beats ND
Associated Press STANFORD, CALIF. Andrew Luck set the school record for the most career
Pennsylvania’s gravy train
Editorial: Pennsylvania’s gravy train The average pay for a state leg- islator in the United States is about
TAKING PART
TAKING PART Vindicator readers can still participate in Operation Holiday Cheer. To see the list
Mount Union advances in D3
Staff report ALLIANCE Backup running back Blair Skilliter rushed for a career-high 78 yards and
Penn State routed by Wisconsin
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. From the charges against Jerry Sandusky to the end of his
Roethlisberger is ailing but will play
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Ben Roethlisberger doesn’t remember a whole lot about the last
Pakistan blocks US supply routes
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan on Saturday blocked vital supply routes for U.S.-led troops
American culture rubs off on Iraqi youths
Associated Press BAGHDAD After more than eight years in Iraq, the departing American military’s
Non-joke is not funny
McClatchy Newspapers Devon Corneal is an attorney and a writer. Her essay, “Can You Hear Me Now?