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Vindy.com for December 15, 2012
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SUNDAY VINDY | Sports & public schools vs. private schools; vote is coming
Read Sunday's Vindy for the complete story by reporter Joe Scalzo.
Murder suspect surrenders to police for Youngstown homicide
Murder suspects surrenders to police for Youngstown homicide
Boardman police probe shooting that hospitalizes one man
Boardman police probe shooting that hospitalizes one man
Suspects to be tried in slaying of Pa. store clerk
Suspects to be tried in slaying of Pa. store clerk
Conn. shooter's relatives express 'heartfelt sorrow'
Conn. shooter's relatives express 'heartfelt sorrow'
Richard Marsico reflects on career as Mahoning County engineer
Richard Marsico reflects on career as Mahoning County engineer
Ohio lease-bonus recipients may pay addtional tax
Ohio lease-bonus recipients may pay additional tax
Christmas fundraiser for injured Austintown crossing guard
Christmas fundraiser for injured Austintown crossing guard
EGCC student services moves into Valley Center in downtown Youngstown
EGCC student services moves to downtown Youngstown
East Side Crime Watch has toy, clothing giveaway Friday
East Side Crime Watch has toy, clothing giveaway Friday
Police: 3 elderly Mennonites attacked in their Pa. home
Police: 3 elderly Mennonites attacked in their Pa. home
Warren Family Mission gets $2K grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities
Warren Family Mission gets $2K grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities
Vindicator Newspaper in Education Block Party is coming
Vindicator Newspaper in Education Block Party is coming
Trumbull judge rules player ineligible at Warren JFK
Trumbull judge rules player ineligible at Warren JFK
Cramer-Wade nuptials will be December 29
Tom and Dawna Cramer of Green Township are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lyndsey Cramer of Green Township, and Bryan Wade of Alliance.
Ashleigh Santillo, Mr. Young to wed in January
BOARDMAN Ashleigh Marie Santillo and John Laurin Young, both of Boardman, are announcing their
West-Stavola wedding set for March 17
Meri West of Hilton Head, S.C., formerly of Canfield and Michael West of North Lima are announcing
Charitable fund is soliciting proposals
Charitable fund is soliciting proposals The William Swanston Charitable Fund is soliciting
Valley educators admit vulnerability
Mahoning Valley educators say you can plan for — but never be 100 percent prepared for — mass tragedy in a school building.
Youngstown mainstay Buchman Shoes to close
After 87 years in business, Buchman Shoes will close Dec. 22.
Christmas spirit lights up during North Side bus tour
As a Western Reserve Transit Authority bus leisurely rolled through the North Side, 7-year-old Zach Holm changed his mind several times about his favorite set of Christmas lights and decorations he saw.
Mount Union wins 11th national title
The Purple Raiders ended a three-game losing streak in the Stagg Bowl.
Court OKs sale of First Place to Talmer Bancorp
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on Friday approved the sale of First Place Bank to Michigan-based Talmer Bancorp, leaving only regulators to decide whether the bank will assume new ownership.
Arrested man has abused women in the past
Berry has served time in prison and been accused of beating two other women.
Incumbent judge wins despite challenger’s raising more money
The failed challenger loaned $10K to his campaign in final weeks
Joy Hodge guilty of murder
A Trumbull County jury found Joy Hodge, 29, of Warren guilty of murder, felonious assault and child endangering in the death of her 15-month-old daughter, A’Nana Brantley.
Heckert hopes to return to Browns next season
Browns GM hopes to be back next season under new regime
Youngstown Club closing is certain, but reopening is possible, official says
The Youngstown Club will close after its New Year’s eve party, but “the possibility is there” that it could reopen, its co-president says.
WHY?
In this photo provided by the Newtown Bee, a police officer leads two women and a child from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., where a gunman opened fire, killing 26 people, including 20 children, Friday. The 20-year-old killer, carrying two handguns, committed suicide at the school, and another person was found dead at a second scene, bringing the toll to 28, authorities said.
A special town shattered by tragedy
At the crossroads that marks the center of this three-century-old New England postcard town stands a flagpole that’s a kind of barometer. Every day, says Susan Osborne White, who has lived here all her life, “it tells me which way the wind is blowing” — and she calls the local newspaper whenever the flag is lowered to half-staff, to ask why.
City schools’ transportation chief wins award
Jeff Vrabel Sr., chief of transportation for Youngstown City Schools, has received the 2012 Foundation For School Business Management’s Outstanding Transportation Director of the Year award, The Ohio Association of School Business Officials has announced
Burglar sentenced to one year in prison
Nikkia Hudson, who pleaded guilty to burglary and aggravated riot, is going to prison for a year.
Youngstown man charged with B&E
The suspect told police he didn't break into the house. The door was already open.
Christmas tree lighted at Vatican
Christmas tree lighted at Vatican VATICAN CITY The Christmas season kicked off Friday at the
Kasich turnpike plan will need green light from state legislators
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A plan to leverage the Ohio Turnpike for funding for
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2012. There are 16 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Dentistry bachelor’s to begin at YSU
Staff report Youngstown Madeleine Haggerty, director of dental hygiene at Youngstown State
Humans can’t predict the end
In the Gospel of St. Luke, Jesus speaks of the coming of the Son of Man and the cosmic disasters
College football | News & notes
Sycamores hire Sanford: Indiana State has hired Mike Sanford as its head football coach. The school
Time for Plan B on looming ‘fiscal cliff’?
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s beginning to look like it’s time for Plan B on the “fiscal
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 26 Source: Associated Press
Muhammad Wilkerson, a first-round pick out of Temple last year, leads the New York Jets with 26
More GED test dates offered
More GED test dates offered youngstown Official GED testing sponsored by Choffin Career and
Internet cafe operators get a pass in the Senate
Editorial: The death of a bill in the Ohio Sen- ate to regulate gambling establishments known as Internet cafes
‘Goodbye’ is not a long word
Opinion: COLUMBUS I suppose we should turn our attention, for a moment, to the self-aggrandizement that
Mass shootings
A gunman at a Connecticut elementary school killed more than two dozen people, including children, on Friday. It is among the world’s worst mass shootings. Here is a look at some others:
Army Corps rejects pressure
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Good for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which last week rejected
Gas prices soon to hit low point for ’12
Gas prices soon to hit low point for ’12 Gas prices soon will drop to their lowest level of the
Middle-school girls charged in discovery of a ‘hit list’
Associated Press KENTON Three Ohio middle-school girls are facing juvenile court charges of
Poll: Science doubters say world is warming
Associated Press WASHINGTON A growing majority of Americans think global warming is occurring,
Ohio couple charged in death of 18-month-old daughter
Associated Press MANCHESTER, Ohio Police say a man and woman have been arrested on child
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. John McCain,
Church Background
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 1898 Wilson Ave., Youngstown, marked its 100th anniversary
4 doused with flammable liquid, set on fire in Colo.
Associated Press DENVER Police searched Friday for two men who used a pump sprayer to douse four
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 24.58 —.27 Avalon
Gov. Kasich orders flags be flown at half-staff
Associated Press COLUMBUS Flags at Ohio state buildings and grounds flew at half-staff Friday as
Any change in filibuster rule is a good thing
Opinion: South Carolina’s increasingly influential Republican senator, Jim DeMint, provided an insight into
Pastors join students for breakfast at YCS
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown Christian School students invited their pastors to have
MILESTONE
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown A strong faith enhanced by ethnic heritage
Westminster students compete in bond-rating competition
Staff report new wilmington, pa. Twelve Westminster College financial economics students
Excellent area schools recognized
Staff report Canfield The Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education has recognized area
Activists: Syrians face food shortagesSFlb
McClatchy Newspapers ANKARA, Turkey With bread scarce in major cities and towns, infant formula
Mahoning County courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Terry S. Sear, 43, of 455 Brookfield Ave., Boardman,
Shop to sell rare beer by lottery
Staff report BOARDMAN A Boardman wine and beer shop has received access to some very expensive
Oregon halts Penn State’s volleyball run
Oregon halts Penn State’s volleyball run LOUISVILLE, Ky. Liz Brenner had 17 kills and 17 digs to
Abeid flashes onto scene at Saint Francis
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com LORETTO, PA A few months ago, Anthony Abeid’s present
MAHONING COUNTY This week’s grand jury indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people: Kenyatta
No sign of forced entry at shooting death scene, officer testifies
Youngstown Police Officer Ron Jankowski, the first officer at the Quest Waggoner death scene, testifies there was no sign of a struggle during Donovan Miller’s murder trial.
Boardman police crack down on OVI
Boardman police crack down on OVI BOARDMAN Township police will supplement regular patrols with
Mineral Ridge teachers picket over inaction on wage clause
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Local Schools teachers took up
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS Post-general election reports for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
The campaign financial activity between Oct. 18 and Dec. 7 for those who ran in the Nov. 6 election
Short-handed Bucks top Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND The short-handed Milwaukee Bucks needed someone to step up Friday
Offense flies, Romeo shines in road win
Staff report DES MOINES, IOWA Third-year Phantoms goaltender Sean Romeo continued his strong
BBVA COmpass bowl
BBVA COmpass bowl Matchup: Pittsburgh vs. Ole Miss Kickoff: 1 p.m. Jan. 5 Where: Legion
Birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 79. Singer Cindy Birdsong of The Supremes is 73. Drummer
high school sports
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Bristol 114, Southington 59 Brookfield 59, Niles 58 Campbell 53,
Houston visit aims at shale investment
Staff report youngstown Representatives from the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber spent three
Game Time
Game Time Matchup: Steelers vs. Cowboys Kickoff: 4:25 p.m., Sunday Where: Cowboys Stadium,
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