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200 turn out for Springfield Math Night
Springfield students and parents went on a camping adventure Thursday night.
GOP wants to raise Medicare eligibility age, expert details costs
Americans are living longer, and Republicans want to raise the Medicare eligibility age as part of any deal to reduce the government's huge deficits.
NYC settles foster adoptions abuse suit for $9.7M
NYC settles foster adoptions abuse suit for $9.7M NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will pay $9.7
NHL rejects players’ offer to break labor impasse
NHL rejects players’ offer to break labor impasse NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has rejected the
Wife accused in Mo. sex slave case pleads guilty
Wife accused in Mo. sex slave case pleads guilty KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A woman has admitted
DA: Pittsburgh Zoo removing deck where tot fell
DA: Pittsburgh Zoo removing deck where tot fell PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Zoo is removing
Zynga moves to enter US gambling market
Zynga moves to enter US gambling market NEW YORK (AP) — Online games company Zynga said it has
Amish man denied new trial in hate crimes case
Amish man denied new trial in hate crimes case YOUNGSTOWN A federal judge denied a new trial
Rotting whale is gigantic problem in Malibu
Rotting whale is gigantic problem in Malibu MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A whale carcass rotting near
Mormon church wants more compassion for gays
Mormon church wants more compassion for gays SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Mormon church has a new
Mahoning Co. commissioners approve $50M-plus 2013 budget
Mahoning Co. commissioners approve $50.2M 2013 budget
Warren Family Mission needs toys for Christmas
Warren Family Mission needs toys for Christmas WARREN The Warren Family Mission is in need of
Snyder, GOP leaders to push right to work in Mich.
Snyder, GOP leaders to push right to work in Mich. LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder
Islamic Jihad says Israel warns against Gaza trip
Islamic Jihad says Israel warns against Gaza trip GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Members of Iranian-
Court rules commander didn’t discriminate against black state trooper
Court rules commander didn’t discriminate against black state trooper COLUMBUS The Ohio Court of
ODNR: Capsized boat on Mosquito Lake probably overloaded
ODNR: Capsized boat on Mosquito Lake probably overloaded CORTLAND A spokesman for the Division
Jeb Bush to lead National Constitution Center
Jeb Bush to lead National Constitution Center PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is
UPDATE: Jury convicts Jamelle Jackson of murder, felonious assault
Jury convicts Jamelle Jackson of murder, felonious assault
Newton trustees schedule special meeting
Newton trustees schedule special meeting Newton Falls Newton Township trustees will host a
Two Youngstown police officers being promoted
Two Youngstown police officers being promoted youngstown Mayor Charles P. Sammarone and Police
Ohio man gets 36 years in prison for series of holdups
Ohio man gets 36 years in prison for series of holdups
Youngstown firefighers kept busy Wednesday, early today
Youngstown firefighters kept busy Wednesday, early today
Obese condemned Ohio killer asks parole board for mercy
Condemned Ohio killer asks parole board for mercy
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Dr. Ryan J. and Julianne E. (Zetts) Gnandt of Chula Vista, Calif., are announcing the birth of their
Gospel celebration set for Saturday
Gospel celebration set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Shekinah Glory Drama Outreach Ministry/God’s
Hagan: Numbers don’t call for third Youngstown judge
The proposal to eliminate a Youngstown Muni seat likely will be voted on next week.
Browns’ Thomas blasts ex-teammate Hillis
Offensive tackle Joe Thomas called Chiefs' running back Peyton Hills a distraction.
Boardman grad contributing with unbeaten MSU
Boardman's Courtney Schiffauer is a senior starter and captain for the Michigan State women's basketball team
Money stolen from Salvation Army returned
The thief dropped off $130 to after taking a red kettle from Southern Park Mall.
Salem shooting victim's mom in prison for killing child
Grandmother is believed to be the legal guardian of the 5-year-old
Cincinnati clinches win over YSU
Cincinnati outscored the Youngstown State women’s basketball team 13-2 over the final two-and-a-half minutes to close out a 57-46 victory on Wednesday night at Fifth Third Arena.
KSU’s Hazell hired at Purdue
The best season in Kent State football history enabled second-year Golden Flashes coach Darrell Hazell to secure a Big Ten job
Austintown officials consider seismic testing
Trustees are considering allowing a company to do seismic tests for oil and natural gas in Austintown, including the township park.
9 counts of animal cruelty filed against Warren couple
They're accused of neglecting five starved dogs and four kittens found dead last week and face up to 90 days in jail for each.
Deliberations resume in YSU frat house shooting case
The defendant is accused of murdering one man and wounding 11 others
Warren captains not interested in chief's job
The city expects one of the department's four lieutenants to assume the post.
Former supply shop owner runs national street rod tours
A passion for hot rods leads a man to a dream job visiting car shows across the nation
Choffin students learn from new aquaponics program
Antwan Anderson, a student at Choffin Career and Technical Center, checks his squash plants that are thriving in beds at the school. The plants are part of the aquaponics program. Aquaponics is the raising of fish and plants in a closed ecosystem.
Superstorm Sandy devastates Cuba
Opinion: By Roberto de Jesus Guerra Perez Institute for War & Peace Reporting SANTIAGO, Cuba While
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 6, the 341st day of 2012. There are 25 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New movies this week
NEw this week Playing for Keeps (PG-13) To get his life back on track, a floundering former
A fixed heart rhythm leads to new life
By James Walsh Minneapolis Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS Marcus McCleery, the 372-pound version of
Jazz great Brubeck dies
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck,
Citigroup plans to cut 11,000 jobs
Citigroup plans to cut 11,000 jobs new york Citigroup said Wednesday that it will cut 11,000
GRAMMY AWARDS | Nominees
Nominees announced Wednesday in top categories for the 55th annual Grammy Awards:
Starbucks to open 1,500 more cafes in US
Associated Press NEW YORK Another Starbucks may soon pop up around the corner, with the world’s
Cheap degree programs
Opinion: The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun: Not surprisingly, Gov. Rick Scott’s challenge to state colleges to
Hunters find bodies thought to be 2 missing Iowa cousins
Associated Press EVANSDALE, Iowa Hunters discovered two bodies Wednesday believed to be the
Obama, Boehner discuss ‘fiscal cliff’ by telephone
Associated Press WASHINGTON For the first time in days, President Barack Obama and House Speaker
Grammys celebrate musical diversity
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Grammy Awards celebrated the diversity of music as six
Short sales of homes are on the rise
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sales of U.S. homes facing foreclosure are on the rise and
Medicaid expansion good for economy
Opinion: By Sen. JOE SCHIAVONI AND KIRK NODEN Special to The Vindicator We have a choice to make. Our
Hundreds die, hundreds missing in typhoon
Associated Press NEW BATAAN, Philippines Stunned parents searching for missing children examined
Youngstown man to face charges in East Side shootout
The motive in Tuesday’s shootout at a convenience store may be ‘fallout’ or ‘retaliation’ from a prior crime, the city police chief says.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “For the Record,SDRq Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., will
Youngstown councilwoman pulls injection-well ban proposal
The mayor says he wouldn’t sign the bill even if it passed
Community band, chorus in concert for food bank
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will
No spending cuts from president
Opinion: WASHINGTON Even Jonathan Swift, who said promises and pie crusts are made to be broken, might have
‘A Christmas Carol’ at Kent-Trumbull
‘A Christmas Carol’ at Kent-Trumbull Kent Trumbull Theatre will present the holiday classic “A
Comic hopes to leave impression
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Stand-up comedian Cal Verduchi admits he’s shameless when
A history lesson on tax cuts
Opinion: WASHINGTON Memories are short, which is lucky for politicians. Consider the current debate over
Pampered Warren cop pulls another stunt
Editorial: Warren Police Chief Tim Bowers obviously missed an opportunity to teach police Sgt. Emanuel Nites a lesson he would never forget.
Numbers Band to perform in benefit concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Robert Kidney and members of the Numbers Band will perform next Thursday
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
‘A Seussified Christmas’ at PSU-Shenango
‘A Seussified Christmas’ at PSU-Shenango The world of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” meets
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Playhouse offers holiday cabaret
The Youngstown Playhouse will celebrate Christmas and the holiday season with the one-act play “Not on This Night,” followed by an hour of holiday music featuring Carla Gipson.
Disney On Ice director living childhood dreams
As a child growing up in Toronto, Patty Vincent has vivid memories of traveling in the family car and taking a three-day drive to visit the Magic Kingdom in Orlando.
Warren cop fired after incidents with alcohol abuse
Warren officer with 17 years of experience let go because of missed work, probation violation, alcohol abuse
Country music flows from Staind frontman
Rocker-turned-country artist Aaron Lewis describes his songwriting process in graphic terms. For example, regarding his latest single “Forever,” the Staind frontman, well, doesn’t hold back.
Brownlee’s return for ‘Barber’ high note for opera
Opera Western Reserve’s performance of “The Barber of Seville” was an evening of many highlights.
Belcher’s mom: Slayings haven’t lessened love
The mother of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher says she still loves him and his murdered girlfriend
Utah State basketball player getting better
Utah State basketball player Danny Berger, who collapsed at practice Tuesday, is making progress
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Nearby robbery, bear prompt a lockdown at Pa. school GLENSHAW, Pa. Robbers and
NHL labor talks progressing
Negotiations between hockey owners and players are going so well that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he’s “pleased with the process” — even if he has been left outside the latest rounds of discussions.
Egypt descends into political turmoil
Egypt descends into political turmoil cairo Egypt descended into political turmoil on Wednesday
Salem theater updates "Honky Tonk"
Salem Community Theater will present two holiday- season productions, starting with “Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular,” which opens Fridays and runs for two weekends.
Troopers: Killer strangled himself
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska A man who confessed killing an Alaska barista and multiple
Steelers QB getting better
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is working his way back from shoulder and rib injuries
New state law might put many sweepstakes parlors out of business
Some legislators think the parlors are unregulated gambling houses
Kelly, Saban anticipate plenty of restless nights
Brian Kelly and Nick Saban expect many restless nights between now and the BCS championship game on Jan. 7.
Two charged with conspiracy
Staff report CLEVELAND Two men who operated A. Bonamase Contracting Inc. of Youngstown are
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Heather C. Falanga, 7660 Franco Court, Boardman, v.
Warren gets grant extension to keep firefighters
Loss of Warren grant could mean cuts to city firefighter ranks
Warren man sentenced on child sex charges
A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge sentences a Warren man convicted of 48 counts of pandering sexually oriented matter involving minors to four years in prison. Joshua Platek, 19, also must register as a sex offender.
St. E's installs latest technology for erratic heartbeats
St. Elizabeth Health Center officials say the recently renovated cardiovascular lab features the most advanced technology available for treatment of erratic heartbeats.
Clinic planned
Clinic planned GIRARD A well-child immunization clinic is Dec. 12 at the Girard Health
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Texas A&M freshman looks to make Heisman history
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel could become the first freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy
Bulls take control early against Cavaliers
Marco Belinelli scored a season-high 23 points, Luol Deng added 22 and the Chicago Bulls took control early on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 95-85 on Wednesday night
Glycerin: the magic ingredient against cramps?
Q. I was troubled with severe leg cramps an hour or two after going to bed on the days when I’d
METRO DIGEST || Musical light display in Boardman Park
Musical light display BOARDMAN Boardman Park will have a holiday light display from 5 to 10 p.m.
Poland library expected to reopen Friday
Kravitz’s Deli also will reopen but the building’s elevator will remain sealed off.
Waiting room renamed
Waiting room renamed SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional Health System has renamed its Surgical Family
Two Canfield students picked for Showcase
Two Canfield students picked for Showcase CANFIELD Two Canfield High School students have been
Truck dedication
Truck dedication BOARDMAN The public is invited to join Boardman firefighters and local official
Exporting gas for wrong reasons
Opinion: Exporting gas for wrong reasons Everyone has an opinion about fracking, and it’s usually
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