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UPDATE: Police: Boy, 7, accidentally shot to death by father
UPDATE: Police: Boy, 7, accidentally shot to death by father MERCER, Pa. (AP) — A man’s handgun
LAPD apologizes to family of rapper Notorious B.I.G. for autopsy’s release
LAPD apologizes to family of rapper Notorious B.I.G. for autopsy’s release LOS ANGELES-The Los
“Johnny Football” wins Heisman Trophy
“Johnny Football” wins Heisman Trophy Texas A&M Quarterback Johnny Manziel -- commonly referred to
Reinhold Weege, creator of TV hit ‘Night Court,’ dies at 62
Reinhold Weege, creator of TV hit ‘Night Court,’ dies at 62 Reinhold Weege, who created the
Soldier’s slaying in US is bitter irony for family
Soldier’s slaying in US is bitter irony for family DENVER (AP) — Army Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux’s
Detroit judge put on leave amid claims of affair
Detroit judge put on leave amid claims of affair DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit judge recently
Cowboy charged after player dies in auto accident
Cowboy charged after player dies in auto accident IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys practice-
Fla. GOP to ex-Gov. Crist: Bring it on
Fla. GOP to ex-Gov. Crist: Bring it on TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Party leaders
Prarat-Buchwalter wedding set for Valentine’s Day
James Prarat of Akron and Rosanne Pierce of Ellenton, Fla., formerly of Youngstown, are announcing
Kristi L. Cooper, Joshua M. Palmer will wed Dec. 29
Larry and Arleen Cooper of Austintown and John and Jenny Palmer of Canfield are announcing the
Parents announce Christie-Huziak engagment
Edward and Carol Christie of Harrisville, Pa., and Wallace and Lillian Huziak of Boardman, are
Kilar-Marriotti wedding set for April 2013
Robert and Christine Kilar of West Middlesex, Pa.. and Robert and Judy Bralich of Sharpsville, Pa.,
Brown-Mauser wedding to be Jan. 12, 2013
Marquette, Mich. Marilyn and Roy Brown of Marquette are announcing the engagement of their
Baklarz-Fisher nuptials set for Aug. 9, 2013
FRANKLIN, PA. Roger and Jane Jenkins and Dan and Sharon Fisher, all of Franklin, Pa., are
Pajama storytime will be at library
Auxiliary luncheon date correction STRUTHERS St. Anthony’s Auxiliary of Struthers will meet for
7-year-old boy accidentally shot to death
7-year-old boy accidentally shot to death MERCER, Pa. A 7-year-old boy was fatally shot in the
Ryan: Covelli game the beginning of something big
Tonight, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team will play Hiram in the first Downtown Round Ball Classic at the Covelli Centre.
New building owner plans to shutter Cedar's
Cedar's 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.
Browns’ Cribbs not in favor of banning kickoffs
Thought of the NFL abolishing kickoff returns irritates Cleveland return specialist Josh Cribbs
Penguins’ Crosby mulls his options as NHL lockout drags on
Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby just wants to get back to work. At this point, where he takes the ice hardly matters.
WVU mascot told not to use musket for hunting
Mountaineers mascot Jonathan Kimble showed the musket he totes isn’t just a prop when he went into the woods and took down a black bear.
Two patrolmen promoted to detective sergeants
Anthony Vitullo and Robert Lodwick are finally detective sergeants
Cooper, Korda power Western Reserve to win
Tin Cooper and Dalton Korda lead Western Reserve over Columbiana in boys basketball action.
Deal nears to give parochial students public transportation
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school district is nearing a
Animal Charity: Stay away from pets as gifts
Often, young animals are chosen as gifts, but new owners don’t realize the commitment needed to raise a pet.
Liberty pulls away from Struthers
Liberty’s boys basketball team turned a close game into a 10-point win in the final 35 seconds.
OHIO FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES Group distributes $81K in UPS scholarships
Staff report Columbus The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges has distributed $81,600 in UPS
Holiday Party allows families of autistic children to come together
Event gives families with similar challenges an opportunity to see Santa Claus
Winter conference
Winter conference boardman The Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association’s Youth Development
US job gains steady despite storm, ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON It takes more than a superstorm to derail the U.S. job market.
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald A. Sismondo Jr., 23, of 4680 state Highway
University of Tennessee hires Jones a new football coach
Butch Jones was pondering whether to leave Cincinnati this week to coach Colorado when he received a text message that inadvertently foreshadowed his eventual destination.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 24.98 .03 Avalon
Nurse involved in Kate hoax dies
Associated Press LONDON The news that Prince William and the former Kate Middleton were
Borrowing rises to record $2.75T
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans swiped their credit cards more often in October and
Egypt delays early voting on constitution
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt postponed early voting on a contentious draft constitution, and
Valley should prepare defense of air reserve base
Editorial: The Youngstown Air Reserve Station escapes the federal budget ax
Pearl Harbor dead honored on 71st anniversary of attack
Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii More than 2,000 people at Pearl Harbor and many more
Boehner: No progress in talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker John Boehner said Friday there has been no progress in
Supreme Court to hear gay-marriage cases
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court plunged into the contentious issue of gay marriage
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Campus Kitchen wins national award
Staff report kent The Campus Kitchen Project is a national organization that provides healthy
Honoring the fallen in Ohio
Opinion: COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Transportation has a list of all of the roads and bridges named in
Dangerous for Sikhs in US to wear turbans
Opinion: By Dilveer Singh Vahali Los Angeles Times I was on my way to lunch with one of the partners at a
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services open
Pacquiao,Marquez are both desperate for win
Both Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez have added bulk along with the pounds, and both have had to deal with those who suspect they didn’t do it naturally.
Axelrod shaves mustache for charity
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s strategist David Axelrod had his trademark
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2012. There are 23 days left in the year. The Jewish
Choffin seeks donations for mitten-tree project
Staff report Youngstown In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, “It is better to give than to
Steelers readying for fast finish against Chargers
The stakes are high for both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.
LEGACY OF LOVE
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The late Rev. Elizabeth Powell left a
Register for spring semester at EGCC
Staff report youngstown Registration for the spring semester is open at Eastern Gateway
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Tom Coburn,
Sharing Big Ten’s wealth
Opinion: Lansing (Mich.) State Journal: The Big Ten’s expansion into East Coast television markets by adding
newsmakers
newsmakers Rolling Stones to play Sandy benefit concert NEW YORK The Rolling Stones have been
Port says latest surgery went well
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Austintown Since undergoing multiple surgeries to remove
Chaney will perform ‘Rockin’ the Holidays’
Staff report Youngstown Chaney Visual and Performing Arts School promises a holiday show full of
nick mays | The vindicator
nick mays | The vindicator In photo at left, Ruth Rock shows one of the Little Dresses for Haiti
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College students help with Family Math Night
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Westminster College junior and senior early childhood/special
WORLD FELLOWSHIP | Background
World Fellowship Interdenominational Church, 494 W. Dewey Ave., Youngstown, is celebrating its 50th
Mill Creek Golf Course closed for the season
Mill Creek Golf Course closed for the season Youngstown The Mill Creek Golf Course is now closed
New pastor at Price AME
Staff report youngstown Bishop Louis Hunter Sr. appointed the Rev. Dr. William C. King Jr. to
KSU hosts 3 from Muskie program
Staff report Kent Kent State University welcomed three international students to campus as part
Ohio officials look to expand Afterschool Meal Program
Staff report Cincinnati Ohio providers of child-nutrition programs came together earlier this
Obama asks $60.4B for Sandy victims
Obama asks $60.4B for Sandy victims WASHINGTON President Barack Obama asked Congress on Friday
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 behaving in a disorderly manner last April.
71st Pearl Harbor remembrance set
71st Pearl Harbor remembrance set YOUNGSTOWN Lt. Frederick Kahn VFW Post 1423 will conduct its
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | The vindicator
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | The vindicator Zev Jacobs-Velde, 1, son of Rabbis Daria and Josh Jacobs-
YSU’s women’s soccer team will get their field thanks to bank’s donation
A $500,000 donation for a women’s soccer field at YSU is the first contribution toward the planned $4.3 million sports complex along Fifth Avenue.
“We’re the physical hands and feet and voice of our Lord. It’s up to us to do His
“We’re the physical hands and feet and voice of our Lord. It’s up to us to do His work on Earth.”
Mahoning County Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people: Gary M. Stanke
Computer training
Computer training YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership’s Center for
Idora carousel continues spinning in Brooklyn
The restored carousel that formerly stood in Idora Park survived superstorm Sandy and turns again
There’s more in ‘store’ for Struthers Elementary kids
The PTA has set the stage to help kids spend their Christmas shopping dollars wisely.
No injuries in $16K Warren house fire
Staff report WARREN Damage was estimated at $16,000 from a 1:05 a.m. house fire at 2335 Burton
birthdays
birthdays Actor-producer-director Maximilian Schell is 82. Singer Jerry Butler is 73. Actor John
Mooney rallies late to slip past East
Friday night’s basketball game between Cardinal Mooney and East resembled a high-stakes tournament clash.
Campbell survives Howland rally
The Campbell boys basketball team beats Howland despite letting a 12-point lead slip away.
THE VINDICATOR
THE VINDICATOR Cedar’s Lounge will be forced out of its longtime location at 23 N. Hazel St.,
Fighting Saints again stop Phantoms’ streak
Youngstown’s four-game winning streak was snapped with a 5-1 loss
Columbus mayor honors unbeaten Ohio State football team
Thousands of fans gathered at St. John Arena on Friday to honor No. 3 Ohio State for its perfect season, waving signs that read “12-OH” and chanting for coach Urban Meyer.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Nov. 29
MADELYN P. hastings | |The Vindicator
MADELYN P. hastings | |The Vindicator Car-bus accident on Logan Ave. A car rear-ended a school
Springfield’s Bees stings EP with 22 points, seven assists
Springfield’s Eoghan Bees scored 22 points (five 3-pointers) and had seven assists and five rebounds in a boys basketball win over East Palestine.
Video transfer business thriving in Canfield
Mike Tarantino, who owns IM Video Transfer, helps customers convert old home movies into DVDs, providing personal services that larger retailers cannot.
Valley women hear about Dresses for Haiti project
Help for Haitian girls is on the way thanks to women from various Mahoning Valley denominations.
Shlomo, 4-year-old son of Rabbis Daria and Josh Jacobs-Velde of Congregation Ohev Tzedek, reflects
Shlomo, 4-year-old son of Rabbis Daria and Josh Jacobs-Velde of Congregation Ohev Tzedek, reflects
More Boys basketball inside
vCooper, Korda power Reserve to win over Columbiana. B4 vSouthern runs past McDonald in ITCL
Friday night high school basketball roundup
Fitch, Girard were among Friday night’s boys basketball winners.
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