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Mill Creek MetroParks’ Winter Nights celebrations continue Dec. 16, 23
Mill Creek MetroParks’ Winter Nights celebrations continue Dec. 16, 23 By DENISE DICK
Opponents of regulation legislation for Ohio’s Internet cafes plan ‘full-throttle’ protest
Opponents of regulation legislation for Ohio’s Internet cafes plan ‘full-throttle’ protest Staff
Unions, Democrats: Michigan right-to-work law means war
Unions, Democrats: Michigan right-to-work law means war Associated Press LANSING, Mich. With
Chargers embarrass lifeless Steelers 34-24
Chargers embarrass lifeless Steelers 34-24 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Philip Rivers threw three touchdown
Obama, Boehner meet at White House over looming ‘fiscal cliff’
Obama, Boehner meet at White House over looming ‘fiscal cliff’ Associated Press Associated Press
Browns win third straight, roll Chiefs 30-7
Browns win third straight, roll Chiefs 30-7 CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Travis Benjamin’s electrifying
Allegiant Air adds flight to Punta Gorda, Fla., from Toledo
Allegiant Air adds flight to Punta Gorda, Fla., from Toledo Staff and wire report TOLEDO A
Warren mayor provides $3,000 toward recruitment of minorities to safety forces
Warren mayor provides $3,000 toward recruitment of minorities to safety forces Staff report
More Ohioans seek help for problem gambling
More Ohioans seek help for problem gambling Associated Press AKRON Ohioans with gambling
Charlie WIlson spent $581K of his own money for failed congressional campaign
Charlie WIlson spent $581K of his own money for failed congressional campaign Staff report
Fed & Phelps is special; what's city doing?
Opinion: I agree that this intersection has recently become a "special corner" in Youngstown. But more can and should be done toward revitalization of our downtown.
Three killed in shooting on Indian reservation in Calif.
Three killed in shooting on Indian reservation in Calif. Associated Press PORTERVILLE, Calif.
UPDATE: Boy, 7, was buckling up in truck when shot to death; charges against dad unlikely
UPDATE: Boy, 7, was buckling up in truck when shot to death; charges against dad unlikely
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
SENIOR CITIZENS 60-Plus Seniors of St. Brendan Church will have its annual Christmas party at 1:30
HAPPY 102nd BIRTHDAY || Martha Louise Tucker
HAPPY 102nd BIRTHDAY Martha Louise Tucker Date of birth: Nov. 11, 1910. Place of birth:
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will have a Christmas social and gift exchange. Hostess is Toni Douglass.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will have a Christmas luncheon. Hostess is Marcella Depinto. TUESDAY
Brittany Williams crowned Miss Cinderella
The Cinderella Ball is a scholarship fundraiser sponsored by the Junior Civic League.
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY LB Circle will meet at noon at Eat’n Park. TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have
Marquez knocks out Pacquiao
Juan Manuel Marquez knocks out Manny Pacquiao with a devastating right hand in the sixth round Saturday night.
More businesses investing in the downtown
More development has led to rising rents, but businesses in the area say a lot of work remains.
Leaders seek cure for blight at former hospital
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren has lost a third of its population in the last 40 years, so it’s not surprising that it has many empty homes, factories and other buildings.
Youngstown Club evokes fond memories at nostalgia dinner
A Saturday nostalgia dinner offered the opportunity to reminisce about many decades in the proud history of the Youngstown Club, which is slated to close at the end of the year.
YSU men win first NCAA game at Covelli
Damian Eargle had game-highs in points, rebounds, blocks and steals as the Penguins beat Hiram in the inaugural Downtown Round Ball Classic.
Touting Tuba Talent
100 players gather for 14th annual TubaChristmas By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com
Simon leaving OSU with no regrets
Cardinal Mooney High graduate John Simon capped a stellar career at Ohio State by earning the Big
Boy fatally shot by accident outside Mercer, Pa., gun shop
A 7-year-old boy died shortly after being accidentally shot in the chest with a 9mm handgun by his father in a pickup truck outside a Mercer, Pa., hunting and camping supply store.
Texas A&M freshman Manziel wins Heisman Trophy
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, taking college football’s top individual prize Saturday night after a record-breaking debut.
Pa. Township gets ready to enact zoning
A township that fought a halfway house development four years ago will consider zoning as Marcellus Shale gas-well development advances.
Mount Union back in Division III title game
Mount Union scored 13 points in the final five seconds Saturday to rally past Mary Hardin-Baylor 48-35.
Charter change causes turnover, confusion
A change that established term limits in the Canfield city charter will cause major upheaval in the council. But the change was made through a misunderstanding by the voters and petition-signers, according to officials.
The Five
Today’s entertainment picks: v Concert of Giving, 4 p.m.: The Stambaugh Chorus and the Youngstown
struthers 48 canton cc37
struthers 48 canton cc37 Next: Struthers vs. Sharon at Poland, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Boys basketball | District teams
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Conference: All-American Conference American Division 2011-12 record: 11-10
Cowboys’ Brent charged in crash that killed teammate
Police charged Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent with intoxication manslaughter Saturday after he flipped his car in a pre-dawn accident that killed teammate Jerry Brown.
Penguins happy to get back home for holidays
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Here’s a quick update on Bob Boldon’s Christmas
NDCL basketball team’s big men too much for Stuthers
Facing a starting front court averaging more than 6-foot-6 per man, the Struthers boys basketball team was lost amongst the trees Saturday in its matchup with Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin.
Feds must clean up ‘cesspool’
Opinion: Former Mahoning County Treasurer Lisa Antonini is awaiting sentencing in federal court.
Navy beats Army for 11th straight time
Keenan Reynolds extended Navy’s dominance against Army, scoring the winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Western Kentucky’s Taggart takes South Florida job
South Florida’s new football coach returns home to the Tampa Bay area.
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR The former St. Joseph Riverside Hospital on Tod Avenue
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s other games
FCS PLAYOFFS Georgia Southern 49, Old Dominion 35 NORFOLK, VA. Dominique Swope ran 12 yards
WKBN programming affront to Browns fans
WKBN programming affront to Browns fans I realize that the NFL and the FCC have rules that apply
Hanukkah festivities begin with lighting of candles
Associated Press JERUSALEM Jews around the world ushered in the eight-day Hanukkah festival
Director Wes O’Connor conducts the TubaChristmas concert Saturday at the Eastwood Expo Center
Director Wes O’Connor conducts the TubaChristmas concert Saturday at the Eastwood Expo Center in
Dems want jobless benefits in ‘cliff’ deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hovering in the background of the “fiscal cliff” debate is the
In top photo, from left, Connie Knecht of Boardman, Cheryl Biviano of Liberty and Helen Paes of New
In top photo, from left, Connie Knecht of Boardman, Cheryl Biviano of Liberty and Helen Paes of New
Rubble is strewn around the interior of the former hospital. Officials recommend that no one go
Rubble is strewn around the interior of the former hospital. Officials recommend that no one go
Shives’ long-range shots rescue Wildcats
The Struthers junior made two 3-points in the fourth-quarter of Saturday’s 48-37 win
Tuberville hired as Cincinnati football coach
Texas Tech’s Tommy Tuberville was hired Saturday as Cincinnati’s next football coach.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Saturday’s Top 25 games
No. 1 Indiana 100, Central Connecticut State 69 BLOOMINGTON, IND. Christian Watford scored 21
At left, Kim and Dan Mitchell, owners of Two Girls Clothing, 20 Federal Place, in downtown
At left, Kim and Dan Mitchell, owners of Two Girls Clothing, 20 Federal Place, in downtown
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lady Antebellum singer is expecting NASHVILLE, Tenn. Lady Antebellum’s Hillary
Boardman escapes in overtime
Staff report BOARDMAN Marrissa Hanna scored six of her 16 points in overtime as Boardman
FAUX OR FRESH?
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Whether you are a fresh-cut or faux
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Saturday’s regional men’s games
Pittsburgh 89, North Florida 47 PITTSBURGH Tray Woodall scored 14 points and tied a season-high
New chief plans to expand reach of museum
By Randy Lewis Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Among the first orders of business for Greg
Typhoon that killed 600 poses new threat
Associated Press NEW BATAAN, Philippines A typhoon that had left the Philippines after killing
James Vivo’s law license is on probation for a year.
Atty. James Vivo received a one-year stayed suspension of his law license from the Ohio Supreme Court
SCT offers ‘Honky Tonk’ holiday
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com salelm Everyone seems to boast a Christmas event of
Capsized boat was most likely overloaded
Boat that capsized on Mosquito Lake was most likely overloaded
Decorations from nature
Decorations from nature Florist Edle Catharina Norman believes you can find beauty in your own
A cop’s credibility is crucial
Editorial: Last week was a tough one for the Warren Police Department; it saw Chief Tim Bowers fire two veteran
Peace Light to arrive Tuesday
Staff report WARREN The “Peace Light” consisting of the flame from the Church of the Nativity in
First National offers special rates on CDs
First National offers special rates on CDs hERMITAGE, PA. The First National Bank of
Chiefs’ emotional week ends in Cleveland
The Kansas City Chiefs are recovering from an unspeakable tragedy that has altered an already difficult season, changed lives and provoked some questions that may never be answered.
Court rules commander didn’t discriminate against black state trooper
Court rules commander didn’t discriminate against black state trooper
Ohio election results certified
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS With a few strokes of his pen, Republican Secretary of
MONDAY UPDATE: Fed & Phelps & a special place
Opinion: Downtowns are special places in the histories of cities. And within those special places, there
Mahoning County wineries prepare for holiday business
Make local wine a holiday gift and check out weekend parties at two wineries
Detective Donald Scott sues the city for retaliation and defamation
Detective Donald Scott alleges the police chief retaliated against him for exercising his petitioning rights and that the prosecutor defamed him.
Nelson Mandela is hospitalized
Nelson Mandela is hospitalized johannesburg South Africa’s former President Nelson Mandela was
Don’t fall for scam pushing high-priced cables, wires
Q. I was in a big-box store shopping for a new 55-inch TV, a Blu-ray player and a sound system to go
Ke$ha earns respect with her new album
By RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Becoming one of pop’s top-selling acts
Ohio Senate should follow House’s lead on judgeship
Editorial: Youngstown cannot justify three municipal judges
GOP moderates spike trio of bills
Associated Press COLUMBUS One of Ohio’s most powerful Republican moderates spiked a trio of GOP-
Baseball Oldtimers
Baseball Oldtimers youngstown The Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers will meet at the Kramer
‘Hobbit’ puts Gollum in new light
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES It’s been nine years since the release of “The Lord of the Rings:
Resist the extended-warranty pitch
While you’re doing your holiday shopping, be prepared for the inevitable pitch to add a service plan
Weathersfield Twp. gets flooding abatement grant
The drainage improvements are slated to stop water runoff on Oakview Drive
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 1
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Black Box” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 2. “Notorious
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., municipal building, 2538 Grandview Road, Lake
career paths & limelight
financial Farmers National Bank has hired Breen Bannon as the bank’s new commercial lender.
Misfits and deviants who voted for Obama will rue the day
Opinion: Misfits and deviants who voted for Obama will rue the day There has been a lot of talk about how
Prison’s not for all
Opinion: Ohio is a year into its justice reinvestment initiative — a crime fighting effort grounded in
Automakers find many roads to fuel efficiency
Los Angeles Times On one stage of the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW shows off “the cars of tomorrow,”
BOWLING SCORES
Highlights Boardman — Tiffany Heffron had 299 in Four Co’s. Wedgewood —Teri Haefke’s 290-779
Industry shrinks as society sheds paper
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. Something stunning happens at 60 miles per hour
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Letscher, Vandergrift Warren junior winners
Andrew Letscher and Hannah Vandergrift are the champions of the 26th Warren Junior Masters bowling tournament.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES DEPLOYED Navy Constructionman Anna L. Parcher, daughter of Deborah A. Foltz of
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is Nathan Fillion actually Richard Castle the author, or
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Dec. 9, the 344rd day of 2012. There are 22 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers Q. This past August, when our son was a mere 22 months of age, it took him
record reviews
Ke$ha Album: “Warrior” (RCA Records) Grade: B Don’t hate me — but this new Ke$ha album is
MILESTONES
MILESTONES doctorate Jared S. Beatrice, formerly of Poland, has earned his doctor of philosophy
Christmas program
Christmas program Salem The Salem Historical Society will host a Christmas program at 7 p.m.
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. White Castle hamburgers remind me of my childhood. My dad would come home with a bag full of
The following projects have either opened in downtown Youngstown within the last six months or are
The following projects have either opened in downtown Youngstown within the last six months or are