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Struthers boy, 14, finds comfort in outpouring of support
Ty Cook, 14, and his parents, Shawn and Angela, relax at home. Ty, who had a brain tumor removed in September, is feeling better and ...
Preschoolers sing to Shepherd of the Valley residents
Students at Kiddin’ Around Preschool went to the Shepherd of the Valley Boardman location Dec. 13 to bring some holiday cheer to the residents there. ...
Poland library hosts Hobbit party
The Poland library hosted a party for teens to celebrate the release of the movie, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” to theaters Dec. 14. Walking ...
AMS students dance and dine
Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Austintown Middle School participated in a PTA-supported dance at the school Nov. 30. With classics like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” playing ...
Hilltop Elementary students learn about robotics
Building upon their successful STEM Week, Hilltop Elementary School parent volunteers have implemented monthly STEM Enrichment Activities, starting this month. The program kicked off Dec. ...
Stories published December 28, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sobriety checkpoint to be set Saturday in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Mahoning County Saturday. The specific location was not provided in a press release from the task force.
FBI removes many redactions in Marilyn Monroe file
FBI removes many redactions in Marilyn Monroe file LOS ANGELES (AP) — FBI files on Marilyn Monroe
Police at scene of East Side shooting
Police at scene of East Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN —A man was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center
Tens of thousands still without power in Arkansas
Tens of thousands still without power in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Entergy Arkansas says
Fearful of ban, buyers swarm gun stores
Fearful of ban, buyers swarm gun stores NEW YORK (AP) — The phones at Red’s Trading Post wouldn’t
Obama optimistic on budget solution, but calls for vote if stalemate
President Barack Obama says "the hour for immediate action is here" on a deal to avert the fiscal cliff.
Western character actor Harry Carey Jr. dies at 91
Western character actor Harry Carey Jr. dies at 91 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Harry Carey Jr., a character
Free tax service planned, volunteers needed
Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership again will provide free basic tax service to eligible low- and moderate-income individuals, families and senior citizens.
Coach cleared of child porn wants files sealed
Coach cleared of child porn wants files sealed MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota State University,
Young Indian woman gang-raped on bus dies
Doctors say a young Indian woman who was gang-raped and severely beaten on a bus in New Delhi has died at a hospital in Singapore.
Strike likely averted at East Coast ports
Strike likely averted at East Coast ports NEW YORK (AP) — The union for longshoremen along the
Boardman Park taking reservations for facilities for 2013-14
Boardman Park taking reservations for facilities for 2013-14
Blood found on borrowed car in missing girl case
Blood found on borrowed car in missing girl case LAS VEGAS (AP) — Blood was found inside a car
Mexico finds smuggling tunnel near US border
Mexico finds smuggling tunnel near US border PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. officials say Mexican authorities
3 police officers wounded in N.J.; suspect killed
3 police officers wounded in N.J.; suspect killed GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Three Gloucester
US pending home sales rise to highest in more than 2 years
US pending home sales rise to highest in more than 2 years
Pa. governor makes case for endangered Pa. reserve wing
Pa. governor makes case for endangered Pa. reserve wing
Stocks edge lower as 'fiscal cliff' deadline nears
Stocks edge lower as 'fiscal cliff' deadline nears
Warren police investigating shooting by 5-year-old boy
Warren police investigating shooting by 5-year-old boy
Toledo firefighters pull man, dog from burning house
Toledo firefighters pull man, dog from burning house
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES The Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet for a 6 p.m. Jan. 14 dinner meeting at Third
Arms Museum will offer Civil War talk
Arms Museum will offer Civil War talk YOUNGSTOWN A 45-minute talk, “Longing for Home:Christmas
Gun show this weekend at Lowellville Rod and Gun
Lowellville Rod and Gun Club will have a gun show from 9 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The show will be on club grounds, 6225 Quarry Road, and is open to the public.
Men posing as snow shovelers invade Girard home, steal firearms
Police are searching for two men who invaded a home after posing as snow shovelers.
Lordstown council to meet this morning
Lordstown Village Council will have a special meeting at 10 a.m. today at village hall.
Protestant Family Service gets foundation grant
The Youngstown Foundation awarded Protestant Family Service a grant of $4,100 to improve its multipurpose conference room.
Top-10 2012 Mahoning Valley Biz Stories
A look back at this year's major business headlines. Gains in energy development, the housing market and area manufacturing were only a fraction of this year’s top local business headlines.
Warren prosecutor says this case, like Newtown, should focus on mental-health issues
Municipal Court prosecutor says mental-health issues cause some people to end up in trouble with the law
Zordich proud to be a Nittany Lion
Penn State overcomes scandal, sanctions for a winning season
Poland schools band volunteer pleads innocent to indecent exposure
Police say the investigation is ongoing, victim was a minor
Cash reaches milestone in Lordstown win
The junior scored her 1,000th career point in a come-from-behind victory over Lowellville.
Giuriceo down with detached retina, but not yet out
The Youngstown boxer suffered a detached retina on Dec. 1.
Lexter Williams’ conviction upheld, 7th District orders resentencing
The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of Lexter Williams, the fugitive armed home invader, but ordered him resentenced.
Hubbard Twp. approves sergeant promotions Thursday night
Sergeants approved for hire during a special meeting Thursday
SPORTS DIGEST || Pavlik fight canceled, Abraham could fill in
Pavlik fight canceled, Abraham could fill in YOUNGSTOWN Andre Ward’s lingering shoulder injury
Sefcik and Fitch hand Struthers its first defeat
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Another of the Valley’s unbeaten has fallen as
Youngstown BOE passes reading policy for 3rd-graders
By SUSAN TEBBEN stebben@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Board of Education passed a policy
McFarland draws 23 more felony charges in gun shop theft
Brett McFarland, 19, of McGuffey Road, now faces one count of breaking and entering and 33 grand theft counts in a Sept. 23 gun shop break-in.
College student’s turtle project reveals dark side of some humans
Associated Press CLEMSON, S.C. Clemson University student Nathan Weaver set out to determine how
Struthers boy, 14, finds comfort in outpouring of support
Ty Cook, 14, and his parents, Shawn and Angela, relax at home. Ty, who had a brain tumor removed in September, is feeling better and resting in preparation for nine months of chemotherapy ahead.
Preschoolers sing to Shepherd of the Valley residents
Students at Kiddin’ Around Preschool went to the Shepherd of the Valley Boardman location Dec. 13 to bring some holiday cheer to the residents there. The children ranged in age from 3 to 5 and many wore festive clothing that matched their holiday theme.
Kravitz back in business at Poland library
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com During the three weeks that the Poland library was closed due
Poland library hosts Hobbit party
The Poland library hosted a party for teens to celebrate the release of the movie, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” to theaters Dec. 14. Walking through the door to the library’s meeting room, decorated to look like the door of a Hobbit home, transported you to a party fit for Middle Earth.
Teen X-Treme group wraps presents to benefit library
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com All day on Dec. 7 there were representatives from various
Boardman library hosts holiday puppet show
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Boardman librarians John Yingling and Katherina Mutasic put
High school chorale takes show on the road
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Two Boardman schools came together Dec. 14 to give Market
SJIHM students present Christmas concert
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School presented a Christmas program in the Immaculate Heart of
Watson students experience Polar Express
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Students in one first-grade Watson Elementary School classroom
AMS students dance and dine
Seventh- and eighth-grade students at Austintown Middle School participated in a PTA-supported dance at the school Nov. 30. With classics like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” playing in the background, students began their evening with pizza, chips, and sodas and then danced with their friends.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Softball sign-ups set for Austintown league Austintown girls softball league (slow-pitch) sign-
Canfield Community Briefs
Neighbors sponsors holiday photo contest No doubt, your cameras are ready to work overtime in the
Canfield Police Blotter
Dec. 12 A report of bad checks with insufficient funds charges was made at Bernard Daniels Lumber
Poland Community Briefs
Poland church hosts Alzheimer’s workshop The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area
Poland swim teams split against Alliance
Poland High School swimming and diving team kicked off the season with a split match against
Youth theater company puts on production of ‘Nutcracker’
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The AfterSchool Players, a group of children who attend
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman swimmers excel at invitational Boardman sophomore Brooke Bailey placed sixth in the 100
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield swim team hosts pancake breakfast The Canfield High School swim team will host a pancake
High school artists present Synergy projects
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com All forms of art are welcome at Canfield Players Drama
Union gets visit from Pittsburgh Pirates
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Pittsburgh Pirates Winter Caravan made a stop at Poland
Poland Sports Briefs
Softball sign-ups set for Austintown league Austintown girls softball league (slow-pitch) sign-
Hilltop Elementary students learn about robotics
Building upon their successful STEM Week, Hilltop Elementary School parent volunteers have implemented monthly STEM Enrichment Activities, starting this month. The program kicked off Dec. 12 with 138 students attending the December Enrichment Activity, which focused on the science of robotics.
Canfield grad starts theater company
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Joe Rosko, son of Fred and Kathy Rosko, is following his
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Katelyn Laubenthal and Alex Spratt Instruments: Katelyn: Flute and Piccolo Alex: Trumpet
Aimee Rice v Michael Fugate
Community Bible Church was the setting when Aimee Rice and Michael Fugate exchanged wedding vows at
Mara Gonzales v Jeffrey Taylor
Mara Leonora Gonzales of Gilbert, Ariz., became the bride of Jeffrey Ryan Taylor, also of Gilbert,
Woodside assembly teaches lessons in respect
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com For the first time ever, Billy Craig made an appearance at
Cramer-Wade nuptials will be December 29
Tom and Dawna Cramer of Green Township are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lyndsey
Pee Wee Phantoms earn key victory
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee AA team avenged two early losses to the Arctic Foxes Pee Wee team by
Boardman church tells the Christmas story
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Disciples Christian Church, located on Route 224 in Boardman,
Ashleigh Santillo, Mr. Young to wed in January, 2013
Ashleigh Marie Santillo and John Laurin Young, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.
Raelyn Romito v Brian Deuley
Raelyn Nicole Romito and Brian Charles Deuley, both of Columbus, exchanged wedding vows during a 2
Austintown Community Briefs
Fitch alumni cruise planned An Austintown Fitch Class of 1973 group cruise is booking now. Anyone
Kimberly Buck-Flugan v Mark Roberts
Kimberly Buck-Flugan of Calcutta and Mark Roberts of Austintown exchanged wedding vows July 15 at
Austintown native makes ‘green’ ornament
What can you make with an empty tuna can and some construction paper? Or how about old paper towel
Ohio State wins then all but gets left behind
Despite no bowl game, the Buckeyes are ready to move forward
State roads are clear in wake of storm
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio drivers Thursday picked their way around slick spots left by a
Women escape Springfield Township home fire
Firefighters living near the home responded to the call and caught the other woman in their arms when she jumped from a second-floor window.
JCC offers winter camp during school break
Program for children focuses on the value of giving and more
oddly enough
oddly enough Brasstown having possum drop, without live possum BRASSTOWN, N.C. A New Year’s
Gen. Schwarzkopf dies at 78
Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who topped an illustrious military career by commanding the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein’s forces out of Kuwait in 1991 but kept a low public profile in controversies over the second Gulf War against Iraq, died Thursday. He was 78.
New Year’s Day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses that will be open or
Egypt opposition leaders investigated
Egypt opposition leaders investigated CAIRO Egypt’s chief prosecutor ordered an investigation
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jessica Rusu and Richard Spencer, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 26.
San Jose caps off historic season with win in Military Bowl
The Spartans held off the Bowling Green State University Falcons at RFK Stadium in Washington D.C.
METRO DIGEST || Foul play ruled out in death of infant
Foul play ruled out in death of infant WARREN Preliminary findings show no indication of foul
Ohio county has low tax debt
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio As cities and towns throughout the U.S. and the federal
EPA chief to step down
McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson said Thursday she is stepping
Bush getting excellent treatment, chief of staff says
Associated Press HOUSTON Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized for more
METRO DIGEST || Jamel Smith pleads innocent in murder
Suspect pleads innocent to murder charges YOUNGSTOWN A suspect in the slaying of a Pontiac,
Early lead helps OSU women roll past VCU
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio State women’s basketball team showed no signs of a holiday
Johnson out as coach of Brooklyn Nets
Assistant P.J. Carlesimo will coach the Nets on an interim basis.
Group offers gun training for Utah teachers
Associated Press WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah Jessica Fiveash sees nothing wrong with arming
Time for sensible changes
Opinion: Time for sensible changes Cincinnati Enquirer: In the days since the latest massacre of
Las Vegas truck driver seeks bond reduction in Club 76 crash
Suren Aramyan, the Las Vegas truck driver who allegedly crashed his rig into Club 76 in Austintown, seeks to lower his $2.5 million bond.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 25.21 .04 Avalon
City amends license agreement with V&M
The change allows seamless pipes to keep rolling, city to get paid
Forget the cliff; Think jobs
Opinion: By Stephanie Kelton Los Angeles Times Are we approaching a “fiscal cliff?” A slope? An obstacle
Using consumer fireworks on New Year’s Eve is a tradition, and it can be safe if a few common-
Using consumer fireworks on New Year’s Eve is a tradition, and it can be safe if a few common- sense
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua M. Palmer, 22, of 7707 Youngstown-Salem Road,
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Dec. 21
BUSINESS DIGEST || Anti-fracking group plans march today
Anti-fracking group plans march today YOUNGSTOWN Frackfree Mahoning is having a march today on
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2012. There are three days remaining in the year.
birthdays
birthdays Comic book creator Stan Lee (“Spider-Man,” “The Incredible Hulk”) is 90. Actor Martin
YBI gives tour of facility
YBI took part in the second annual Y-Town Tech Tour, designed to introduce the city's rapidly growing technology career opportunities and research efforts to visitors.
Consumers lose confidence as ‘cliff’ nears
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumers peering over the “fiscal cliff” don’t like what they
Raquel Allison decorates her tzedakah, or charity box, with hearts and stars during the winter camp
Raquel Allison decorates her tzedakah, or charity box, with hearts and stars during the winter camp
‘fiscal cliff’ Obama invites congressional leaders to talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON A deadline looming, President Barack Obama will meet with
Jobless-aid applications lowest since March ’08
Associated Press WASHINGTON The average number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits over
US has 50 years of history in Vietnam
Opinion: HANOI, Vietnam It has been 50 years since President John F. Kennedy ordered U.S. “advisers” to
Senseless snags thwart action to protect against Asian carp
Editorial: Delays in meaningful action to protect the Great Lakes against the invasive Asian carp are dangerous.
Boardman Community Briefs
Neighbors sponsors holiday photo contest No doubt, your cameras are ready to work overtime in the
Winter storm blows through East
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. A muted version of a winter storm that has killed more than a
Did drugs play role in shootings?
Opinion: Did drugs play role in shootings? The senseless shootings of 20 children and 6 female staff at
Tom Cruise back to doing what he does best still on top
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES Just turned 50, Tom Cruise is eligible for
Turnpike plan good for state, Valley
Opinion: As a growing industrial region in the country, Ohio needs a quality transportation system. The
Legendary LeBeau will be back with Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Armed with a promise from his beloved defensive coordinator that he
Sino-friend or -foe?
Opinion: By Michael Justin Lee Baltimore Sun In a few weeks, President Barack Obama and Vice President
newsmakers
newsmakers It’s husband No. 3 for Kate Winslet NEW YORK Kate Winslet has tied the knot again.
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