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Cedars Lounge to close; new building owner is forcing the issue
Cedars Lounge, the legendary rock’n’roll bar with a reputation that extends beyond the region, is being forced out of the location where it’s been for 37 years.
Man in 30s bought 2nd winning Powerball ticket
Man in 30s bought 2nd winning Powerball ticket PHOENIX (AP) — Lottery officials announced today
Trumbull bird count will be Dec. 16
Trumbull bird count will be Dec. 16 WARREN Trumbull County’s Christmas bird count will be Dec
Mercer Co. HIstorical Society program on Civil War is Tuesday
Mercer Co. Historical Society program on Civil War is Tuesday
Spaghetti-dinner fundraiser Sunday in Rockford Village
Spaghetti-dinner fundraiser Sunday in Rockford Village
Ohio officers' actions cleared in suspect shooting
Ohio officers' actions cleared in suspect shooting
US Sen. Sherrod Brown has tickets for Obama's second inauguration
US Sen. Sherrod Brown has tickets for Obama's second inauguration
Uproar follows video lampooning of Pa. capital's debt
Uproar follows video lampooning of Pa. capital's debt
OSHP probes threatening letters to Ohio GOP lawmakers
OSHP probes threatening letters to Ohio GOP lawmakers
City woman faces two years' probation
Tracey Lane woman was one of four adult and two juvenile females accused of breaking into a home and
Ex-cop denies being drunk in Pa. crash that killed 2
Ex-cop denies being drunk in Pa. crash that killed 2
Judge denies change of venue in Pa. cop-killing case
Judge denies change of venue in Pa. cop-killing case
Details revealed in Ohio man's Taser-related death
Details revealed in Ohio man's Taser-related death
YSU receives $500,000 gift from Farmers National
YSU receives $500,000 gift from Farmers National Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State
US economy adds 146K jobs, unemployment rate falls to 7.7 pct.
US economy adds 146K jobs, unemployment rate falls to 7.7 pct.
Ohiio Supreme Court rejects business tax on fuel sales
Ohio Supreme Court rejects business tax of fuel sales
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have a Christmas luncheon and meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Cortland library has new phone number
Cortland library has new phone number CORTLAND The Cortland Branch of the Warren-Trumbull County
YSU to receive gift from Farmers bank for sports field
Youngstown State University will today announce a major gift from Farmers National Bank to help in the construction of the new sports complex along Fifth Avenue across from Stambaugh Stadium.
Penguin men roll past Geneva
Penguin freshman Bobby Hain’s double-double led YSU to a 43-point rout of the Golden Tornadoes.
Gruesome Pearl Harbor memories etched in Valley survivor's mind
.Jim Szabo, retired Navy veteran and Youngstown State University ROTC official said Pearl Harbor should have better prepared us for the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "We failed to learn from our mistake," he said, noting that both events drew us into war.
Phantoms' unusual break ends in Iowa
Youngstown's USHL team has three hockey games this weekend after none last week.
Jackson could get life for YSU frat house shooting
The mother of Jamail Johnson, who was killed at the North Side house party, said her son gave his life protecting others that night and she wants his killer to get the maximum penalty.
5-year-old Salem shooting victim was home sick from school
The boy awakened from a medically induced coma Thursday, the sheriff said.
Matthew Peaslee | Here’s Johnny: Manziel will win Heisman
The only Heisman Trophy vote I get is on an ESPN.com poll.
Most companies receiving Youngstown tax abatements met goals
The committee overseeing the incentives agreed to continue to work with those companies to find ways to increase the number of people hired.
Ursuline grad Turnage busy at Waynesburg
The Waynesburg University senior and 2009 graduate of Ursuline High is a business management major, minoring in marketing finance.
Frost III to succeed father as Austintown fire chief
Township Trustee David Ditzler said it was trustees' intent move Frost into the post permanently. “He is absolutely the most qualified to do the job,” Ditzler said.
Ward's shoulder injury postpones Pavlik bout
A shoulder injury suffered by super middleweight champion Andre Ward has forced him to postpone next month's bout with Kelly Pavlik.
Train victim in Columbiana Co. identified
Authorities still don't know why Todd Beabout was lying on the railroad tracks.
Mahoning County 2013 budget nudges past $50M
The sheriff's budget, right now, will not allow for hiring additional deputies and fully reopening the main jail.
Mill closing, shootout don’t affect Warren budget
The loss of taxes from RG Steel is expected to be offset by higher tax revenue from other companies.
Friends ease 'Redd's' worries
Kendra “Redd” Campbell cries while being hugged by one of her classmates, Anna Williams of Orange, Va., at Raphael’s School of Beauty Culture in Boardman. Her classmates and others paid the layaway balance for her children’s Christmas presents. Campbell was a student at the school until she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancers, but hopes to return to school next year.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before
Norquist is a hero
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II McClatchy-Tribune LOGAN, Utah Grover Norquist has become one of
Gonci aids Eagles
Gonci aids Eagles ashland West Branch graduate Jake Gonci was a part of the undefeated football
Boardman Police Blotter
Nov. 21 Theft: Two wheels were removed from a vehicle at Preston Hyundai, 7554 Market St.
Steelers’ steady Suisham enjoying career year
Pittsburgh kicker leads the NFL in field goal percentage
Obama tries to rally public support for tax proposals
Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. President Barack Obama, trying to put a personal touch on
Boys High School basketball | Inter Tri-County League Tier Two teams at a glance
COLUMBIANA Conference: Inter-Tri County League Tier Two. 2011-12 record: 2-19. Coach: Jason
Right-to-work legislation approved
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Republicans rushed right-to-work legislation through the
Egypt’s Morsi refuses to call off referendum
Associated Press CAIRO An angry Mohammed Morsi refused Thursday to call off a referendum on a
GOP must disavow Norquist
Opinion: By Rep. LYNN WOOLSEY McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Sometimes, only satire can capture the
Dems still stalking Mandel
Opinion: During the recent U.S. Senate race, numerous Ohio Democrats grew to really dislike state Treasurer
‘Playing for Keeps’ plays it too safe
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The oddly unsatisfying big screen career of Gerard Butler
Disney’s fantasy expands
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. DisneyWorld opened its new Fantasyland Thursday, the
“VGA TEN” (9 p.m., spike): Samuel Jackson returns to host “VGA Ten,” or, for
“VGA TEN” (9 p.m., spike): Samuel Jackson returns to host “VGA Ten,” or, for the uninitiated, the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m.: Ebenezer Scrooge again learns his
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 7, the 342nd day of 2012. There are 24 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Eli Wallach is 97. Bluegrass singer Bobby Osborne of the Osborne Brothers is 81.
Unemployment applications drop
Unemployment applications drop WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid
Apple to produce line of Macs in US
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company will move production of one of its
oddly enough
oddly enough Austrian bus driver finds, turns in about $500,000 VIENNA Vienna’s transport
Threat of Assad using poison gas changes everything
Editorial: The specter of Syrian President Bashar Assad unleashing chemical weapons on rebels gives U.S. and Russian a new reason to cooperate.
Marijuana becomes legal in Washington state, but ...
Associated Press SEATTLE People openly lit joints under the Space Needle and on Seattle’s
Obama has no skin in game
Opinion: An Internet search is inconclusive as to where the phrase “no skin in the game” originated. Some
Gordon is flashing for recharged Browns
The rookie has blossomed into one of Cleveland’s top receivers
Former Nazi guard who lived in Sharon, Pa., appeals to board
Former Nazi guard who lived in Sharon, Pa., appeals to board FALLS CHURCH, Va. A former Nazi
Man gets 10-year sentence for his role in 2010 murder
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 26-year-old man who was found guilty for his role in a 2010 city
Math Night brings kids, parents together in Springfield
Fifth-grade math teacher Kim Rutkowski planned the night as a way to get students and parents to interact and solving math problems.
NHL rejects players’ offer to break impasse
The NHLPA made counterproposals on issues the league says have no wiggle room
Steelers to start Roethliberger against Chargers
Ben Roethlisberger will return to Pittsburgh’s starting lineup Sunday against San Diego after missing three weeks.
METRO DIGEST || Idora Neighborhood Workday Saturday
Idora workday Youngstown The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is holding an Idora
basketball College men
basketball College men YSU93 Geneva50 Next: YSU vs. Hiram, Saturday, 7:05 p.m. at the Covelli
Felon Jesse Cooper arrested again
Police say his latest crime was committed while he was free on bond.
Paint shop workers donate toys for children
The Salvation Army will distribute the toys to needy families
New research is worth a look
Opinion: New research is worth a look Twice recently (Nov. 1 and 29) The Vindicator has published
MLB’s biggest free agents remain on the market
Josh Hamilton, Zach Greinke are available for big spenders
US, Russia join talks on Syria
Associated Press DUBLIN Diplomatic efforts to end Syria’s civil war moved forward Thursday with
Amateur boxers to fight for Valley domestic violence victims
Youngstown’s Clement Franklin will be the co-main event boxer when Lights Out Management presents its ”Turn on the Christmas Lights for Area Families and Children,” an amateur holiday boxing show Saturday at St. Lucy’s Palermo Center.
Catholic Charities suggests cyber gifting
Give a Christmas present to help the needy through Catholic Charities Gifting Program
METRO DIGEST || 2 fires investigated
2 fires investigated YOUNGSTOWN City firefighters are investigating two structure fires, one
newsmakers
newsmakers Snooki, JWOWW will host New Year’s show LOS ANGELES New York’s Times Square is
The case for OTC birth control
Opinion: The case for OTC birth control Seattle Times: Women’s health groups long have advocated for making
Manning leads Broncos past Raiders 26-13
The Broncos quarterback threw his 30th touchdown of the season
Sarah Esfahani v Anthony Tringhese
The Sculpture Garden of New Orleans Museum of Art provided the setting for the May 12 marriage of
Jennifer Green v Donald Powell Jr.
Jennifer Green and Donald Powell Jr., both of Boardman, exchanged wedding vows before the Rev.
Frank Ohl book fair helps PTA
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Frank Ohl Intermediate School hosted the first of its
AMS raises money for Jimmy V Foundation
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown Middle School sixth-grade students earned a fun day
Pee Wee Phantoms help Team Canada capture Nations Cup
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team was invited to represent Team Canada in the Nations Cup
Austintown Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
Children host party to honor the Hendersons
Samuel and Peggy M. Henderson of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 18 at Blue
Janna Reams v Robert Wilson Jr.
Janna Reams of Ashtabula and Robert Wilson Jr. of Canfield exchanged marriage vows before the Rev.
Hot dog shop treats Fitch staff to breakfast
Rick’s Hot Dog Shoppe serves more than just dogs and fries. The office staff at Fitch High School
Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade High honor roll Kevin Rabindra Lauren Burt Mackenzie Goodin Rachel Mowad
Amanda Fryda | Joe Cleghorn
Canfield United Methodist Church was the setting of the 2:30 p.m. June 30 wedding of Amanda Fryda
Library hosts movers and shakers
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a special storytime Nov. 27
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Quynn Latsko and Zach Shaffer Name: Quynn Latsko and Zach Shaffer Instrument: Latsko: Snare
Boardman Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
Poland Sports Briefs
Vet center hosts holiday open house The staff of Poland Veterinary Centre will host an open house
Austintown Police Blotter
Nov. 4 Warrant: Police arrested Eric Ream, 35, of 110 N. Beverly Ave., on a warrant for failure to
Boardman church hosts live nativity this Saturday
Disciples Christian Church, located at 565 Boardman-Canfield Road in Boardman, will again lead the community on The Journey To Bethlehem, a walk-through drama that recreates the sights and sounds of the village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. The live nativity will be presented Dec. 15 from 1-4 p.m. inside and outside the church. Visitors will encounter King Herod, angels, wise men with their camels and shepherds during their search for baby Jesus.
Austintown Community Briefs
Career center hosts holiday open house Students in the Horticulture Program at the Mahoning County
SJIHM students honored for reading
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School students participated in the Public Library of Youngstown
BHS student council hosts blood drive
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Boardman High School’s student council hosted a blood drive to
West Boulevard offers sundaes for success
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com West Boulevard Elementary School offered a sweet treat for
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS Nov. 1 Harassment: A Clingan Road man reported having been harassed. Nov. 2
Pee Wee Phantoms help Team Canada capture Nations Cup
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team was invited to represent Team Canada in the Nations Cup
Boardman Community Briefs
AfterSchool Players to perform The AfterSchool Players will be presenting “The Nutcracker” at the
Boardman church hosts live nativity
Christmas means more than shopping, lights and Santa Claus — it’s about the Journey. Disciples
Dobbins students learn music from the maestro
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Over the course of several weeks, Youngstown Symphony
Union preschool has Thanksgiving feast
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Preschool students in Union Elementary School’s program
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield bands perform holiday concerts The Canfield Middle School Band will perform a holiday
Senior class raises funds through craft show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School Class of 2013 carried on the tradition
Ankle and Foot Care Centers launch shoe drive
Podiatric physicians and staff from Ankle and Foot Care Centers are urging the community to help the
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls rally to beat South Range Liz Suess scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds to
PMS hosts career day
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland Middle School hosted a career day for its students
Boardman church hosts live nativity
Christmas means more than shopping, lights and Santa Claus — it’s about the Journey. Disciples
Canfield Rotary hosts annual Lighting of the Green
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Rotary Club of Canfield kicked off the holiday season
Career center students going green
For 30 days, students in MCCTC Science Instructor Bob Miller’s classes are participating in Project
Poland varsity wrestling wins inaugural Wrestling Challenge
The Poland varsity wrestling team opened the season by hosting the Poland Wrestling Challenge, a
Police department safety day a success
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Police Department held its first Canfield
Former Poland student and her mother signs books
When Dawn and Kaleigh Maxwell visited Poland Middle School for a book signing Nov. 15, they weren’t
Pee Wee Phantoms help Team Canada
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team was invited to represent Team Canada in the Nations Cup
Canfield hall upgrade bill more than expected
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Improvements at the township hall cost more than
Wrestlers start season with tourney title
The Canfield varsity wrestling team kicked off its 2012-13 season Dec. 1 at the Cuyahoga Falls
Cross country team honors athletes
The Canfield cross country team held a banquet Nov. 6 to celebrate a successful season and honor its
Pee Wee Phantoms help Team Canada capture Nations Cup
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team was invited to represent Team Canada in the Nations Cup
Middle school choirs draw big crowd
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s fifth- and sixth-grade
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