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Pa. parents set for trial in fatal beating of infant
Pa. parents set for trial in fatal beating of infant
Mark Hanni outspent his opponent in appellate court race
Mark Hanni outspent his opponent in appellate court race
Youngstown woman sentenced on riot, burlgary charges
Youngstown woman sentenced on riot, burglary charges
UPDATE: 28 dead in Connecticut school massacre; shooter ID corrected
BREAKING: Many may be dead in Connecticut school shooting
UPDATE: Official: 27 dead in Conn. school shooting
UPDATE: Official: 27 dead in Conn. school shooting NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) -- A gunman opened fire
Report: Gunman’s Mother Was Target and School’s Kindergarten Teacher
Report: Gunman’s Mother Was Target and School’s Kindergarten Teacher According to the online news
Boy at basketball game accidentally shot himself
Boy at basketball game accidentally shot himself YOUNGSTOWN The 15-year-old boy shot in the leg
Any insight on Newtown, Conn.? Please share with us
Any insight on Newtown, Conn.? Please share with us
Talmer Bancorp’s bid to purchase First Place Bank approved
Talmer Bancorp’s bid to purchase First Place Bank approved A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has
Suspect in attempted murder is in police custody
Suspect in attempted murder is in police custody YOUNGSTOWN Jamar R. Berry, 32, was marched into
Fewer health care options for illegal immigrants
Fewer health care options for illegal immigrants ALAMO, Texas (AP) — After health care reform is
Official: Gunman killed in Conn. school shooting
Official: Gunman killed in Conn. school shooting NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - A shooting at a Connecticut
Injury dashed mall shooter’s hope of being Marine
Injury dashed mall shooter’s hope of being Marine PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — His mother died before he
Deaths of 3 siblings in burned home ruled suicide
Deaths of 3 siblings in burned home ruled suicide AZUSA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say three
Sale of First Place Financial expected to move forward today
Sale of First Place Financial expected to move forward today YOUNGSTOWN The sale of First Place
Grand jury indicts man in loud music shooting
Grand jury indicts man in loud music shooting JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida grand jury has
4 people set afire in attack at Denver home
4 people set afire in attack at Denver home DENVER (AP) — Denver police say four people were set
CLUB CALENDAR
BOOSTERS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school
Basketball fundraiser set for Saturday
Basketball fundraiser set for Saturday NEW MIDDLETOWN A Springfield Tiger Basketball fundraiser
Alleged confession admissible in custody killing
Alleged confession admissible in custody killing EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors will be permitted
Home invasion victim gets help over Xbox headset
Home invasion victim gets help over Xbox headset NORTH APOLLO, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man used
Unlicensed driver gets 6 years in crash death
Unlicensed driver gets 6 years in crash death DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An unlicensed, uninsured
Keep Sebring court open, supporters urge
Despite a declining population and caseload, Sebring court should stay open because it is geographically convenient for residents and police in western Mahoning County, officials say.
Forecast: Busiest Christmas, New Year’s travel in 6 years
This Christmas travel season could be the busiest in six years, with AAA predicting that 93.3 million Americans will hit the road. That’s 1.6 percent more than last year and 400,000 people shy of the 2006 record.
Local NHL fans, shoppers showing disinterest
The three-month-old lockout has weakened support
Shooting at Youngstown church injures teen basketball player
BY SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A teenager was shot during a basketball program
Canfield’s Baker keeping his NFL dream alive
The former Ball State safety is on the Buccaneers’ practice squad
Pirates’ Morris anxious to start
The Pirates rookie will contend for a start in the 2013 rotation
Dems criticize Kasich for turnpike plan
Gov. John Kasich is proposing to raise about $3 billion to make improvements to the Ohio Turnpike and other nearby roads and bridges, almost all in the northern part of the state.
Toddler's time of death contradicts defendant Hodge's testimony
Time of death contradicts defendant’s testimony
Padulo happier after move from Muskegon to Phantoms
The former Lumberjack has a new home with the Phantoms
Rasor twins’ college careers winding down
The Fitch graduates have been involved with the Thiel football program for four years
Mahoning County threatens to sue Campbell over $70K in fees
Mahoning County commissioners have authorized the county prosecutor’s office to file a lawsuit against the city of Campbell to collect money that municipality owes the county.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | Notebook
Unlucky seven: For the Warren John F. Kennedy High girls basketball team, seven proved to be an
Tito Brown formally throws hat into mayoral race
City Council President Jamael Tito Brown said that, if elected mayor, he would focus on improving the quality of life and the neighborhoods.
Judge denies early release to Amanda Hall after injuring toddler
Amanda Hall, a 32-year-old woman convicted of child endangering for injuring a 19-month-old girl she was babysitting, has been denied early release.
Academic commission takes over Youngstown school district
The school district has been underfunding its self-insured health plan since 2008
YSU frat shooter will spend life in prison
Shirlene Hill, center, mother of murder victim Jamail Johnson, is comforted by her son, Sydney Hill Jr., during the sentencing hearing Thursday for those charged in Johnson’s murder. Jamelle Jackson, an identified shooter, received a 90-year-to-life sentence.
Breakfast with Santa will benefit injured crossing guard
The Mahoning Valley Main Street Chamber, Mark Cole Agency and the Austintown Senior Center are sponsoring a “breakfast with Santa” at the senior center Saturday to benefit injured crossing guard Darcy Fletcher.
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Bounce hosts Lunch with Santa Austintown Bounce will host Lunch with Santa Saturday,
Poland Community Briefs
Boardman church hosts live nativity today Disciples Christian Church, located at 565 Boardman-
Canfield Community Briefs
A traveler’s Christmas Eve Western Reserve United Methodist Church will host a traveler’s
Canfield church hosts Christmas for kids
Members of the Canfield Christian Church wanted to offer young children an alternative Christmas event this holiday season, therefore the church presented “The Story of Christmas” Dec. 8.
Charter change causes turnover, confusion
By susan tebben stebben@vindy.com An amendment to the Canfield city charter that established
Steelers’ lineman Beachum learning on the fly
The seventh-round draft pick is gaining valuable experience
Defeat of treaty on disabled was a sad moment for Senate
Editorial: It was sad to see the U.S. Senate fail to ratify a U.N. treaty that was actually based on the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.
Let’s not lose the wiz kids
Opinion: By Sonia Harb McClatchy-Tribune We need to tap the potential of immigrant entrepreneurs and whiz
“rudolph the red-nosed reindeer” (8 p.m., cbs): Yes, we’ve seen it something
“rudolph the red-nosed reindeer” (8 p.m., cbs): Yes, we’ve seen it something like, a thousand
US holiday sales slowly pick up
US holiday sales slowly pick up washington U.S. consumers shook off superstorm Sandy last month
Change possible in N. Korea, even with launch
Opinion: By Joseph R. DeTRANI McClatchy-Tribune North Korea’s success in putting a satellite in orbit,
A tribute to Jenni Rivera
Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva McClatchy-Tribune With Jenni Rivera’s death, the world has lost not only an
A book is an ideal gift for Christmas
Opinion: During the holidays, a shopping mall can be more like a shopping maul. One way to avoid that scene
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Judy Collins, 8 p.m.: Folk singer touches down at Stambaugh
‘Lincoln’ garners 7 Golden Globes nominations
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Steven Spielberg’s Civil War epic
A lot of ‘Hobbit’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers For those who simply cannot get enough of Middle Earth,
Keep political appointees out
Opinion: The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wisc.: What we need in our elections is more politics. Specifically,
Youngstown mayoral race suddenly gets exciting
Opinion: Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone’s statement that he is “reconsidering” a run for his position is
‘FISCAL CLIFF’ Obama, Boehner have ‘frank’ talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Face to face with time running short, President Barack Obama and
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 14, the 349th day of 2012. There are 17 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Banding together
Associated Press NEW YORK Call the “12-12-12” benefit show “The Concert for New York City” 2.0.
Ignore market cacophony
Opinion: “Don’t peek.” Parents with children prone to snooping for presents aren’t the only ones urging
Inquest: Nurse in royal hoax found hanging
Associated Press LONDON A nurse was found hanging in her room three days after she had been
Congress targets ‘cyberstalking apps’
Congress targets ‘cyberstalking apps’ washington A loophole that permits software companies to
Rice bows out of running; Kerry likely
Associated Press WASHINGTON Susan Rice, the embattled U.N. ambassador, abruptly withdrew from
Documents reveal plot to kill Bieber
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. An imprisoned man whose infatuation with Justin Bieber
Donovan Miller goes on trial in the murder of Quest Waggoner
Jury selection for Donovan Miller’s jury trial in the Sept. 22, 2011, shooting death of Quest Waggoner began Thursday before Judge Lou A. D’Apolito of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Clash of big backs looms in Cleveland
Trent Richardson remembers Redskins running back Alfred Morris with long hair and one of his teammates stupidly yanking on it before a game.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Craig A. Fountain, 24, of 488 W. Georgia Ave.,
YSU to get $573K for internships in advanced manufacturing.
Youngstown State University will receive $573,300 for student internships in advanced manufacturing. It’s one of the awards to college and universities announced Thursday by the Ohio Board of Regents.
Anti-abortion official appointed by Kasich to Ohio medical board
Associated Press COLUMBUS A key figure amid Ohio’s feuding anti-abortion factions has landed a
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution 9:30 to
Poland superintendent search to begin in January
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The search for the new superintendent of Poland schools
Liberty starting reserve police program
Police chief is searching for candidates interested in serving the community
Girard church members extend invitation to Christmas dinner
Girard UMC to host a Christmas dinner for anyone who needs companionship or fellowship
Ohio lost more residents than it gained in 2011
Associated Press DAYTON More people moved out of Ohio again last year than moved into the state,
HOLIDAY GO&DO
TODAY MERCER, PA.: Annual Courthouse Christmas Concert Series, 12:30 p.m., Mercer County
Rescued Christmas tree lifts spirits
Associated Press UNION BEACH, N.J. In the days after superstorm Sandy wrecked this gritty blue-
Angels, Hamilton agree on 5-year deal
The former Rangers slugger will remain a member of the AL West
Bill to allow guns in Ohio Capitol garage
Associated Press COLUMBUS Guns could be left in vehicles parked in the Statehouse garage
POLICE CALLS IN LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Dec. 6
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Library of Congress to honor Carole King WASHINGTON Carole King has a friend in the
Ohio Senate president plans to work in private sector
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate’s outgoing president says he plans to look for work in
Nona's Family Closet moves to Niles
In the coming weeks, owner Nona Sorokach said she has plans to expand the store.
Ohio Senate passes new redistricting proposal
Largely 'symbolic' redistricting measure passes in Senate By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com
Former Ohio man says Moose Lodge official abused him
Associated Press COLUMBUS A lawsuit alleges the top official of the Moose International
Man suspected of murder in death of Michigan man.
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man, already in trouble
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman church hosts live nativity today Disciples Christian Church, located at 565 Boardman-
NBA ROUNDUp | Thursday’s games
Knicks 116, Lakers 107 NEW YORK Carmelo Anthony scored 22 of his 30 points in the first
PIRATES NOTEBOOK From the Butler Art Institute
Becoming GM: The 12th general manager in Pirates history, Neal Huntington came from humble
Morgan Young | James Damico
Morgan Findley Young and James Andrew Damico, both of New York, exchanged wedding vows at 5 p.m.
West Boulevard hosts Santa’s shop
West Boulevard Elementary School offered a Santa workshop on Dec. 5 so that students could easily shop for Christmas gifts for their family and friends.
Amy Suszczynski | C.J. Close
St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park was the setting June 30 as Amy Suszczynski of Canfield and
Boardman’s Winebold receives Eagle Scout Award
Cory Winebold, son of Kevin and Shelley Winebold of Boardman, received his Eagle Scout award on Nov.
Dot, Bob Bishop renew vows for 70th anniversary
In celebration of their 70th anniversary, Doris and Robert Bishop, known to their friends as Dot and
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
POLICE CALLS IN AUSTINTOWN
Nov. 27 Theft: Front and rear license plates were stolen from an auto at a home in the 1000 block
Katie Taybus | Robert Lovell
Katie Taybus and Robert Lovell, both of Columbus, were united in marriage at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at St.
AMS, Watson students create revolutionary tale
Sisters Dana (teacher at Watson Elementary) and Jaclyn (teacher at Austintown Middle School) worked together to bring a unique experience to their students.
Boardman Sports Briefs
BGMS girls beat Center The Glenwood eighth-grade girls basketball team picked up its first win of
Pee Wee Phantoms face tough competition
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team played host to a four-team showcase Dec. 1-2 at the Ice Zone
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Nicole Mrofchak and Marisha Partika Instrument: Nicole: Alto Saxophone Marisha:
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls basketball wins The Poland Middle School girls basketball team knocked off Boardman Center
Pee Wees face tough competition
The Youngstown Phantoms Peewee AA team played host to a four-team showcase Dec. 1-2 at the Ice Zone.
Poland varsity wrestlers sweep tri-match
Poland hosted an all-level triangular match against Brookfield and Jackson-Milton last week, with
CARDINAL CORNER: ALEX GEORDAN
We would like to highlight several ways you can assist a youngster in their math ability with the
Canfield Sports Briefs
CVMS basketball sweeps Hubbard Canfield Village Middle School basketball teams opened up their
Students one-stop shop at Hilltop
Hilltop Elementary School students shopped until they dropped during the school’s annual PTO-sponsored Santa’s Workshop Dec. 6-7.
Canfield Police Blotter
Nov. 27 Warrants and drug abuse: Katrina Clark, 29, of 835 Concord Ave., Akron, was charged with
Austintown Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
St. Christine’s students celebrate Advent
St. Christine’s School celebrated the Advent season in a unique way this year — by giving each classroom a letter of the alphabet and asking them to decorate their doors based off that letter in relation to Advent.
Poland bands play holiday favorites
Poland Seminary High School concert, symphonic, and wind ensembles performed their fall concert Nov. 28 in the high school auditorium, featuring classic holiday favorites, like Feliz Navidad and A Gleeful Christmas, which took on the flare from the popular show “Glee” to give new life to songs like Merry Christmas, Darling, Jingle Bells, Baby, It’s Cold Outside, and Angels We Have Heard on High.
Boardman to choose single EMS provider
Boardman Township trustees are expected to choose a single emergency medical service provider with ambulance transportation after hearing this week from two private companies.
Springfield students serve 90 seniors breakfast
Annual holiday breakfast now in its sixth year
Library develops young readers
The Austintown library hosted another of its Baby Brilliant events Dec. 4, designed to encourage reading in children ages 2 and under.
Girl Scouts discuss cookie sales at library
A portion of the Youngstown section of the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio met at the Austintown library to discuss selling safety, what it means to be a Girl Scout, and to encourage parents to become active in their children’s participation in the Girl Scouts.
Boardman Park hosts Santa supper
Boardman Park hosted a dinner for families to participate in supper with Santa Dec. 5, where children sat on Santa’s lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas, took photos, and did a variety of crafts.
Boardman library hosts ‘blue’ toddler tales
The Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted a storytime for 2- and 3-year-olds on Nov. 28.
Canfield swim teams sweep Kent Roosevelt
The Canfield swim team defeated Kent Roosevelt 119-64 (girls) and 129-50 (boys) at the Dec. 4 meet
Canfield wrestlers sweep EOWL matches
The Canfield varsity wrestling team prepped for its Holiday Duals tournament by earning three more
Unique boutique raises funds for Poland library
Poland library hosted a unique boutique fundraiser at Holy Family parish Nov. 28, where shoes, wine cases, scarfs, hats, and jewelry were just a few of the objects for sale at this boutique-style event.
Poland students make ‘green’ ornaments
Poland North Elementary School students spent Dec. 3 making ornaments with Peg Flynn of the Mahoning County Green Team.
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