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175 gather in Lordstown to memorialize victims of Connecticut shootings

175 gather in Lordstown to memorialize victims of Connecticut shootings Staff report LORDSTOWN


More than 600 graduate from YSU today; some battle adversity to do so

More than 600 graduate from YSU today; some battle adversity to do so By BOB JACKSON


Redskins’ Cousins leads Washington to 38-21 win over Cleveland Browns

Redskins’ Cousins leads Washington to 38-21 win over Cleveland Browns Associated Press CLEVELAND


UPDATE: Conn. police report hundreds of bullets found inside elementary school

UPDATE: Conn. police report hundreds of bullets found inside elementary school Associated Press


Attorney for suspect in Chardon school shooting wants family statements withheld

Attorney for suspect in Chardon school shooting wants family statements withheld Associated Press


Sensitive Santa meets with dozens of autistic children at Eastwood Mall

Sensitive Santa meets with dozens of autistic children at Eastwood Mall BY JORDAN COHEN


Liberty school board to meet with state panel to consider more cuts, tax levy, other options

Liberty school board to meet with state panel to consider more cuts, tax levy, other options Staff


Candlelight vigil planned tonight in Lordstown to remember victims of Newtown shooting

Candlelight vigil planned tonight in Lordstown to remember victims of Newtown shooting Staff


Water can kill quickly, Coast Guard in Ohio advises in winter boating alert

Water can kill quickly, Coast Guard in Ohio advises in winter boating alert Associated Press


State blames problems in Youngstown City Hall for delay in 2010 audit

State blames problems in Youngstown City Hall for delay in 2010 audit YOUNGSTOWN A “series of


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Kid Rock sets tour stop at Covelli Centre in March; tickets go on sale Friday

Kid Rock sets tour stop at Covelli Centre in March; tickets go on sale Friday

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Ohio man enter’s estragned wife’s home, kills her and himself

Ohio man enter’s estragned wife’s home, kills her and himself Associated Press COLUMBUS


Conn. school shooter may have planned an even bigger massacre

Conn. school shooter may have planned an even bigger massacre Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn.


Senators seek national commission on mass shootings

Senators seek national commission on mass shootings Associated Press WASHINGTON Two senators


Kristy Foster | Kurt Seachrist

EAST PALESTINE Kristy Lynn Foster and Kurt Seachrist were united in marriage Sept. 29 at the

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Megan Cartwright | Tom Key

BOARDMAN Megan Cartwright and Tom Key, both of Boardman, exchanged vows Aug. 3 at St. Charles

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Ashley Gibbs | Matthew Stellato

CANFIELD Ashley N. Gibbs and Matthew J. Stellato, both of Austintown, exchanged vows Oct. 6 at

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Eva R. Sanchez | Thomas E. Hoskins

YOUNGSTOWN Eva Rae Sanchez and Lt. Col. Thomas Eugene Hoskins were married May 26 at Stambaugh

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Moores surprised with dinner party by family Dec. 1

HUBBARD A surprise dinner party on Dec. 1 at The Gentry honored Gary and Myrtlann Moore of Hubbard

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Rezeks celebrate 50th anniversary at vineyard

LOUISVILLE, OHIO Mr. and Mrs. Randall C. Rezek of Louisville, formerly of Youngstown, celebrated


Forum has holiday flower show

YOUNGSTOWN A Holiday Flower Show sponsored by the Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown took place in


MASONIC GROUPS

WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A $5 gift exchange


Earl Stahl installed as Worshipful Master

Staff report BOARDMAN Earl H. Stahl of Boardman was installed as Worshipful Master of Western


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


FEDERATED CLUBS

FEDERATED CLUBS WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. will meet for a


HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Cyril M. Deley

Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: Dec. 23, 1922. Place of birth: Youngstown. Parents:

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GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY East members will meet for a Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. at Stonebridge Grille and


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So long, Cedar's

Last week, it was announced that the club will be forced to leave its location at 23 N. Hazel St. downtown, where it has been since it opened in 1975.


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Town mourns as authorities seek answers

Investigators tried to figure out what led a bright but painfully awkward 20-year-old to slaughter 26 children and adults at a Connecticut elementary school, while townspeople sadly took down some of their Christmas decorations and struggled Saturday with how to go on.


Eastern Gateway Commmunity College moves in

More EGCC services move from Choffin into Valley Center for start of spring semester


Public-private debate flares again

High school principals will vote on whether or not to separate the tournaments in May.


Teddy bears bring smiles, joy to residents

Beginning last September, Delores Lilko, affectionately known as “Grandma Dee Dee,” began collecting donated bears and other stuffed animals to distribute to residents of area nursing homes and care facilities.


Richard A. Marsico retires Jan. 6 after 16 years as Mahoning County engineer

Richard A. Marsico, who is retiring as Mahoning County engineer on Jan. 6, withdrew his re-election bid after the county’s Democratic central committee endorsed his successor, Patrick Ginnetti, by a 68-percent margin.


Four area officials headed to bowls

Julius Livas, Rob Luklan, Tom Krispinsky and Jim Visingardi will work games.


Changes on entry showing signs of success

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown It’s too soon to say whether a conditional admission change at Youngstown State University has produced the desired effect, but officials see positive indications as they provide additional support to students.


White leads Poland past W. Middlesex

The senior point guard made 10 of 11 free throws in the fourth quarter.


Santa and Mrs. Claus help at Austintown fundraiser

Money raised at Saturday's event will help Darcy Fletcher, a school crossing guard, who was struck by a vehicle in November as she walked into Idaho Road to help children cross the street.


Harding rebounds from first loss

The Raiders opened a quick lead and held off Sharon down the stretch.


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.


TRUMBULL, Columbiana COUNTY Courts

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Robert McCulloch et al v. Janey Scott, money. Marsha


Taylor hired as branch manager

This weeks limelights includes new hiring and other business news.


RIChard A. Marsico | Chronology

Here are some milestones in the life and professional career of Richard A. Marsico, the retiring


Catholic Charities effort focuses on winter utility aid

“Keep the Kids Warm” campaign will begin Dec. 30


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Cashing in on fun

The Microsoft Store in Oak Park Mall in Kansas City, Mo., has product advisers to help customers


Dodge Dart has room for improvement

The Dodge Dart, the first all-new model to emerge from the Fiat-Chrysler alliance, earned praise


Sisters are the twin engines of ... A well-run kitchen

Their main ingredients are teamwork and tradition.


New deli opens

New deli opens boardman Marta Krakus opened Krakus Polish Deli & Bakery at 7050 Market Street in


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On Ice “Treasure Trove,” 1 and 5 p.m.: Bring the children


THEY PLAYED at CEDAR’S

THEY PLAYED at CEDAR’S Following is a partial list of national and international acts who have


record reviews

Bruno Mars Album: “Unorthodox Jukebox” (Atlantic Records) Grade: B Bruno Mars likes to mix it


Two good turntables for under $400

Q. I am looking for an inexpensive turntable for my father as a gift. He has a very good receiver


Times have changed for wristwatch industry

The Kansas City Star It showed 12:17 p.m. on all of the timepieces carried by students and young


Lease bonus recipients may pay additional tax

Commercial Activity Tax will catch mineral rights leasees with more than $150,000 in income


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. I have been admiring the 2013 Lincoln Motor Co. lineup. Who was the company named after?


GOING PRO

Associated Press NEW YORK Out of the kitchen and into the hotel lobby: Gingerbread houses have


Local author has new book released

Local author has new book released BOARDMAN Rick Sulik of Boardman has a new novel, “Death


Vindy Block Party

Vindy Block Party YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator’s Newspaper in Education Block Party is coming up.


Mammograms spark debate

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star Three years ago, a little-known panel, the U.S. Preventive


Clevelander’s book spotlights ’80s music sleeves Art, for the record

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Matthew Chojnacki shined a flashlight into the now-dark


pop culture Q&A

pop culture Q&A Q. On “Grey’s Anatomy,” Cristina (Sandra Oh) made friends with an old doctor at


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Dec. 16, the 351st day of 2012. There are 15 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Highway Patrol honors trooper and dispatcher

Highway Patrol honors trooper and dispatcher


Ohioans gave generously to super-PACs

By JESSICA WEHRMAN Columbus Dispatch WASHINGTON Ohio’s political donors had a choice this


Obama offers prayers to a mournful nation

McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON President Barack Obama used his weekly radio address to offer


Harding’s Daniels switches to Iowa

The Raiders running back had committed to Boston College


City of Salem's new police chief starts Feb. 1

Sgt. J.T. Panezott, a 23-year city police veteran who’s been waging a war against drugs for most of his career, is the new chief.


Emotionally-drained Cowboys host Steelers

Both teams need a win to fuel their playoff hopes


GREAT GIFTS FOR GARDENERS

By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) You’re making your gift list and checking


Divided Egypt votes on its constitution

McClatchy Newspapers CAIRO, Egypt Polarized Egyptians voted Saturday on whether to accept a


Indoor track club

Indoor track club youngstown The Coach Gorby’s Families and Schools Together Kids Indoor Track &


Pets ease stress of final exams

Columbus Dispatch GRANVILLE, Ohio There are some things you just don’t see often on campus,


East’s McClain and Scott roll over Liberty

Deontay Scott and Terrell McClain led East high over Liberty By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 36-8-5 Pick 49-2-6-2 Pick


Trumbull judges rules player ineligible at Warren JFK

The family of Isaac Carrino felt the student would receive better academic, spiritual and social opportunities at Kennedy.


If Vegas calls, don’t answer

Opinion: Youngstown’s clerk of courts isn’t shy about traveing — at taxpayers’ expense.


US Rep. Ryan meets with military academy nominees

12 area high school seniors seek to continue their education at three military academies.


The victims Names and ages of the 26 people gunned down at a Connecticut elementary school Friday in the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history:

Charlotte Bacon, 6 Daniel Barden, 7 Rachel Davino, 29 Olivia Engel, 6 Josephine Gay, 7 Ana


Poland’s Suess stops Neshannock surge

The Bulldogs hung on for their seventh-straight victory


Rural lawmakers worry about ‘cliff’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Rural lawmakers worry that $9 billion in annual federal crop


Songs take starring role in TV drama ‘Nashville’

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Buddy Miller says these days it’s not


W.Va. blast comes amid debate over pipelines

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Regulators have debated requiring automatic or remote shut-


Wean Foundation awards $110K in grants

The largest grant was made to the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Youngstown State University for its summer internship program.


Autofeeder doles birdseed gradually

Autofeeder doles birdseed gradually Wingscapes’ AutoFeeder, above, can save you countless trips


UPDATED MONDAY | Covelli not excited by mayor’s idea; see link to what a similar facility is doing

Opinion: A Tennessee consulting group gave the city and Mayor Charles Sammarone about 50 points to make a


newsmakers

newsmakers School shooting postpones premiere of Cruise movie NEW YORK The U.S. premiere of


Penguins’ next challenge is Mountain(eer) high

YSU faces No. 25 West Virginia


School adviser: Gunman was loner who felt no pain

Associated Press SOUTHBURY, Conn. At Newtown High School, Adam Lanza had trouble relating to


Ala. police kill suspects after separate shootings

Ala. police kill suspects after separate shootings BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Police in Alabama have


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 9

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Threat Vector” by Tom Clancy (Putnam) 2. “The Racketeer” by John Grisham


NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 400 Associated Press

The number of troops, along with two batteries of Patriot missiles, that the U.S. will send to


City school board calls special meeting

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Schools Board of Education will meet in special


OSU women fall to Washington State

The Cougars forced 21 Buckeye turnovers en route to the 62-55 win.


Man shot in Boardman home

Police captured one of the men involved on Southern Boulevard.


TODAY

TODAY NILES: Special Santa Christmas Photo Event, 9 to 11 a.m., Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-


Ohio State men roll past UNC-Asheville

Deshaun Thomas scored 17 points to lead the Buckeyes (8-1).


Suspect surrenders to police in Nov. homicide

The victim, Oneil Williams, 28, was found by police dead lying in a pool of blood in the rear bedroom of a two-story home on Atkinson Avenue early Nov. 20.


Canfield swimmers excel at Christmas Invite

Cardinal sophomore Connor Brady placed in the top eight in four events.


Struthers too tough for Sharon

Ashleigh Ryan scored 16 points to lead the Wildcats.


Browns face surging Redskins

Cleveland’s faint playoff hopes depend on a win over Washington


New funding plan for higher ed stresses graduation rates

Editorial: Ohio’s universities and colleges will be rewarded for student success


Aftermath of killings: Action on gun control?

By Calvin Woodward Associated Press The question surfaces each time a mass murder unfolds: Will


Vindicator shares the blame

Opinion: Vindicator shares the blame Last Sunday’s article by Ber- tram de Souza about the cesspool in our


Killing of 2 by Cleveland cops angers residents

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland residents are expressing anger over the minimal


Mayans not worried

Associated Press UH-MAY, Mexico Amid a worldwide frenzy of advertisers and new-agers preparing


Kasich’s turnpike plan merits bipartisan consideration

Editorial: There are some pleasant surprises in Gov. Kasich’s proposal for the Ohio Turnpike, but there’s still cause for caution.