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Hagan confirms discarded medical records in Howland reveal ID theft info
State Rep. Bob Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th, was getting his teeth cleaned in Niles on Monday when the dental hygienist told him about some medical records she had noticed along railroad tracks off of Deforest Road.
Girard police seeking cemetery graffiti vandals
Police are investigating vandalism that occurred in Girard Cemetery on North State Street.
Some Mill Creek Park roads close to vehicles for winter
Effective Monday, these Mill Creek Park roads will be closed to vehicle traffic for the winter:
Lordstown committee meeting Wednesday night
Lordstown Village Streets and Sidewalks Committee will have a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers, 1455 Salt Springs Road SW.
Woman, 116, listed as ‘world’s oldest’ dies in Ga.
Woman, 116, listed as ‘world’s oldest’ dies in Ga. MONROE, Ga. (AP) — The woman who was listed as
Court date in NY hotel maid’s suit vs Strauss-Kahn
Court date in NY hotel maid’s suit vs Strauss-Kahn NEW YORK (AP) — A court date has been set to
FBI: Alaska barista assaulted, dismembered
FBI: Alaska barista assaulted, dismembered ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A man who died this week in
Mahoning Valley gets $500K-plus to fight homelessness
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, on Monday announced that the State Controlling Board released more than $500,000 from the Office of Community Development to the Mahoning Valley to assist local nonprofit and local government agencies prevent homelessness.
Judge dismisses public-intoxication charge against U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan
Judge dismisses public-intoxication charge against U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan A Virginia judge dismissed
Netflix outbids pay TV for rights to Disney movies
Netflix outbids pay TV for rights to Disney movies
Harvard recognizes group promoting kinky sex
Harvard recognizes group promoting kinky sex CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Kinky sex has been admitted
Ohio Star Forge makes expansion plan
Ohio Star Forge makes expansion plan WARREN Billy Orbach, president of Ohio Star Forge, a
Youngstown police probe East side shoot-out
Youngstown police probe East side shoot-out YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a shoot-out at
Dog’s neck cut with knife in Warren
Dog’s neck cut with knife in Warren WARREN One block west of the house where five dogs and four
Harrisburg, Pa., college closed after student abducted
Harrisburg, Pa., college closed after abduction
Forbes Magazine: Youngstown-Warren-Boardman-Pa. the worst-paying area in US
Forbes Magazine: Youngstown-Warren-Boardman worst-paying area in US
Ohio Supreme Court gets flood-compensation case answers
Ohio Supreme Court gets flood-compensation case answers
Nativity scene Jesus returned in Pa., replacement swiped
Nativity scene Jesus returned in Pa., replacement swiped
Witness in aggravated murder trial led from court in cuffs
Witness in aggravated murder trial led from court in cuffs WARREN The Trumbull County Sheriff’s
GOP 'fiscal cliff' plan echoes failed budget talks
GOP 'fiscal cliff' plan echoes failed budget talks
Witnesses sought in Jackson trial in Akron, testimony resumes Wednesday
Witnesses sought in Jackson trial in Akron, testimony resumes Wednesday
Ohio House makes changes to laws governing psychologists
Ohio House makes changes to laws governing psychologists
Arraignments in cases of murder and kidnapping
Arraignments in cases of murder and kidnapping YOUNGSTOWN A man accused of murder and another
Ohio illnesses due to meningitis outbreak now at 19
Ohio illnesses due to meningitis outbreak now at 19
Boardman police dispatchers participating in Angel Giving Tree program
Boardman police dispatchers participating in Angel Giving Tree
Democrats take aim at bid to privatize Pa. lottery
Democrats take aim at bid to privatize Pa. lottery
Program to help Ohio schools teach founding documents
Program to help Ohio schools teach founding documents
Accused killer of child is competent to stand trial
Accused killer of child is competent to stand trial YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas
Radio calls show concern about Cleveland police chase
Radio calls show concern about Cleveland police chase
Lordstown streets and sidewalks committee meets Wednesday
Lordstown streets and sidewalks committee meets Wednesday
Holiday-tasting event Saturday on Youngstown's North Side
Holiday-tasting event Saturday on Youngstown's North Side
Ohio gives money to Valley organizations to help the homeless
Ohio gives money to Valley organizations to help the homeless
Columbus man shot in head walks into East Liverpool hospital
Columbus man shot in head walks into East Liverpool hospital
Junior women choose new league officers
Junior women choose new league officers POLAND Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League officers
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Classes of 1942 will have a 70th reunion Jan. 3 at TJ’s Restaurant,
Denise White | Stephen Warrick
CINCINNATI St. Monica Church of St. George Parish provided the setting for the Sept. 1 exchange of
Jessica R. Williams | Matthew D. Campbell
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church provided the setting of the Oct. 6 exchange of vows between
Aided by Sandy, Cruze sales rise again
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Sales of the Chevrolet Cruze were up 27 percent in November, continuing a string of four-consecutive strong months for the Lordstown-built vehicle.
Assisted-living facilities lack ability to be fined
By CHRIS COTELESSE TheNewsOutlet.org NILES The alarms meant to protect Eva Gorosics were quiet the night of April 9, when the 84-year-old Alzheimers patient walked out of Grace Woods Senior Living in Niles, into the cold, and to her death.
Program allows people to have better quality of life
By CAITLIN COOK TheNewsOutlet.org On a given day, Brienne Allison, 41, may be getting ready for a date with her boyfriend, entertaining a friend or listening to Van Halen on her stereo.
Health official offers new inspection plan
youngstown By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown District Board of Health has submitted a corrective-action plan to the Ohio Department of Health that the city’s acting commissioner, Erin M. Bishop, believes will preserve the local health department’s food-service inspection program.
Fitch off to flying start
Sefcik, Thompson lead offense By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Basketball minds often emphasize the importance of strong guard play when predicting success for the teams they study.
Breaking Bread
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com BROOKFIELD Tim May grows long- winded when he talks about his plans to open a diner on Warren-Sharon Road, at the corner of a vast and mostly vacant lot where the Valley View Antique Mall and Expo Center once stood.
Big things ahead for Covelli game?
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If Jerry Slocum has his way, Saturday’s game against Hiram at the Covelli Centre could be the basketball equivalent of a plate of nachos before a steak dinner.
City to fully demolish Paramount Theatre
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown With costs to save the front portion prohibitive, the city has taken steps to demolish the entire Paramount Theatre.
Austintown School crossing guard is struck, injured
By susan tebben stebben@vindy.com austintown A crossing guard was hit by a car and injured while directing traffic in front of Watson Elementary School in Austintown.
SI names James Sportsman of the Year
Akron native will grace cover for the 18th time Associated Press MIAMI
After two straight wins, Shurmur still unsure of future with Cleveland
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Pat Shurmur has already developed thick skin. Now, he’s bulking up his record.
Lawyers: Revoke Girts’ bond
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com cleveland For the second time in four months, Cuyahoga County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond of a Poland native accused in the poisoning death of his third wife.
Battered Steelers rally behind resurgent Batch
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Larry Foote has no illusions about the Pittsburgh Steelers catching the Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North even after Sunday’s emotionally charged 23-20 victory over their bitter rivals.
Man pleads guilty in June stabbing of wife
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor is recommending a 16-year prison term for a Boardman man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder, felonious assault and kidnapping in the June 3 stabbing of his estranged wife.
Farmer Casey's Ranch hosts Santa's Workshop
Brandy Burgess, left, and Amy Rigby show off the yarn ornaments made and sold at Farmer Casey’s Ranch in Coitsville. The facility is operated by the Purple Cat, which provides day-program alternatives to adults with physical and mental challenges.
Woman found dead
Woman found dead SALEM Columbiana County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting south
oddly enough
oddly enough Deer get onto racetrack; announcer plays along WASHINGTON, Pa. Spectators who
MAHONING COUNTY Courts, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carlton D. Frederick, 51, of 2525 Ohio Ave., Unit 2,
Deceased trio elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Associated Press Nashville, TENN. Former New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, longtime umpire
Steelers vs. CHARGERS
Steelers vs. CHARGERS When: Sunday; kickoff at 1 p.m. Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh Radio:
QUOTABLE ROD CAREY, new NIU head coach on his team “busting the BCS” when it faces Florida State.
“It still makes my head spin. It has been crazy; it has been nuts. That’s the only way to explain
Poland Library still closed for tests
Staff report POLAND The Poland Library will remained closed through Wednesday while more
Gacy’s blood could help solve murders
Gacy’s blood could help solve murders CHICAGO Detectives have long wondered what secrets serial
Turnover-prone YSU finds a way
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown State women’s basketball team battled through 37
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Santa’s Workshop craft fair, which features a variety of small-gift holiday items
Taxing rich won’t cure the economy
Opinion: Amid all the political and media hoopla about the “fiscal cliff” crisis, there are a few facts that
US warns Syria against using chemical arms
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and its allies are weighing military options to
Detroit defense stifles Cavaliers
Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, MICH. Brandon Knight scored 17 points, Kyle Singler and Tayshaun
Pope to tweet using @pontifex
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Benedict XVI, the pope known for his hefty volumes of theology and
RGIII leads ’Skins over Giants
Associated Press LANDOVER, MD Robert Griffin III threw for one touchdown and had a fumble turn
SSLqLabor of love’ continues at high school level
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley was founded
US manufacturing shrinks to 3-year low
US manufacturing shrinks to 3-year low WASHINGTON U.S. manufacturing shrank in November to its
William, Kate expecting baby
Associated Press LONDON The most widely anticipated pregnancy since Princess Diana’s in 1981 is
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 25.33 —.21 Avalon
Rock hall of fame gets new chief executive
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is getting a new chief executive,
Israel feels heat from allies over settlements
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel rejected a wave of American and European condemnations Monday
Police investigate missing funds
Police investigate missing funds BOARDMAN Police are investigating why the Sunset Knoll Condo
Ohio’s keeping bad company
Opinion: Ohio’s keeping bad company Cleveland Plain Dealer: An Ohio House committee risks shaming the state
Jettison old pledges
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Universal Features Syndicate “The only pledge I’d sign
Girls basketball teams at a glance Inter Tri-County League Tier One
CRESTVIEW Conference: Inter Tri-County League Tier One 2011-12 record: 16-7. Head coach: Rick
Local deer numbers spike in 2012 season
From staff and wire reports The deer harvest in Mahoning and Trumbull counties during Ohio’s
Flu season starts early and could be bad, CDC says
Associated Press NEW YORK Flu season in the U.S. is off to its earliest start in nearly a decade
AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP Ditzler’s soon-to-be-vacant seat on board of trustees draws interest
By susan tebben stebben@vindy.com austintown Several candidates are interested in being the
WArren Victims report violence, robberies
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two people were hit by gunfire in two Sunday incidents,
GM Lordstown to shut down 1 week ahead of holiday break
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com LORDSTOWN General Motors announced late Monday that
Horizon League selects YSU’s Shar’Rae Davis
Horizon League selects YSU’s Shar’Rae Davis Indianapolis Youngstown State freshman point guard
NY designer will guide Paris label
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer NEW YORK Young downtown designer Alexander Wang is
Campbell officials talk police raises
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City administrators and police union
Burke Decor opens store in Boardman
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com BOARDMAN In October, Burke Decor opened its doors to
Judge ousted in Fort Hood shooting-rampage case
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas The military’s highest court ousted the judge in the Fort
Heisman could be first freshman or defender
Associated Press NEW YORK Johnny Manziel and Manti Te’o are in position to make Heisman Trophy
Kasich continues to seek support for plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich continued to seek “strong support” for
Struthers rolls over Lakeview for 3-0 start
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS The Struthers High School girls’ basketball team is a
The Smashing Pumpkins will play new album in its entirety Smashing the trend
By BRANDON JUDEH entertainment@vindy.com For many, the ’90s are a distant memory, it’s boom
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2012. There are 27 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Warren police officer is disciplined again
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Warren police sergeant who agreed to a three-month
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Finance
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Wink Martindale is 79. Singer Freddy Cannon is 76. Actor-producer-
WEATHERSFIELD TWP. Trustees hire ex-clerk to fill 2 posts
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees have hired former township clerk
Group adds site to donate glasses
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Lions Club has added the Howard Hanna Real Estate
All-American Conference National Division
CAMPBELL Conference: All-American Conference National Division 2011-12 record: 0-20. Head
In Afghanistan, the poppy crop rules
Opinion: By Ezatullah Latifi Institute for War & Peace Reporting TARIN KOWT, Afghanistan Uruzgan
Time to bring down hammer on Ohio Leather Works owner
Editorial: It’s not surprising that Maryland- based Navy Friends Inc., owner of the former Ohio Leather Works
Study: TV viewers are also Tweeters
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Television viewers were once called couch
Growth trumps austerity
Opinion: By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times It would be bad enough if the purveyors of economic and
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Farmers joins MSCI Micro Cap Index
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com Canfield Farmers National Bank now will count itself