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Friday, November 30 (145 stories)
Coat giveaway for kids Saturday
The Salvation Army Mahoning County Services Area, in partnership with several civic organizations and businesses, will distribute 1,000 new winter coats to 1,000 pre-registered children free of charge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave.
Worker-owned business having Elm Street cleanup on Saturday
Worker-owned business having Elm Street cleanup on Saturday
Cause unknown for NW Ohio house fire that killed 5
Cause unknown for NW Ohio house fire that killed 5
US Steel lays off 142 at Pittsburgh-area tube site
US Steel lays off 142 at Pittsburgh-area tube site
$3M bond for Ohio man in officer-involved shooting
$3M bond for Ohio man in officer-shooting shooting
New Castle boy who killed dad's pregnant fiancee moving
New Castle boy who killed dad's pregnant fiancee moving
AP survey: Bonds, Clemens likely miss in Hall vote
AP survey: Bonds, Clemens likely miss in Hall vote
Youngstown woman arrested for theft from Boardman store
Youngstown woman arrested for theft from Boardman store
Matthew Smith files to run for Youngstown mayor
Matthew Smith files to run for Youngstown mayor YOUNGSTOWN Matthew Smith of Crandall Avenue has
Ohio police dog case involving bites moves forward
Ohio police dog case involving bites moves forward
Emergency crews on scene at accident on Interstate 680 in Youngstown
Emergency crews on scene at accident on Interstate 680 in Youngstown
New proposal: Ohio funding tied to student grad rates
New proposal: Ohio funding tied to student grad rates
Ohio judge allows subpoenas for anonymous bloggers
Ohio judge allows subpoenas for anonymous bloggers
Pressuring GOP, Obama takes his fiscal plan to Pa.
Pressuring GOP, Obama takes his fiscal plan to Pa.
OSHP troopers seize 743 pounds of pot in Preble County
OSHP troopers seize 743 pounds of pot in Preble County
Co-defendant IDs Jamelle Jackson as a shooter in 2011 murder
Co-defendant IDs Jamelle Jackson as a shooter in 2011 murder
Johnson to serve on Energy and Commerce committee
Johnson to serve on Energy and Commerce committee U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Marietta, R-6th, is
Winterfest Dance is Wednesday at country club
Winterfest Dance is Wednesday at country club Girard The 12th annual Special Needs Winterfest
Girard school board seeks a new member
Girard school board seeks a new member GIRARD The departure of a school board member has created
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10:30 a.m.
Shekinah Glory planning activities
Shekinah Glory planning activities YOUNGSTOWN Shekinah Glory Outreach Ministry, 3314 South Ave.,
New Mahoning, Trumbull coaches add aura of mystery to boys season
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com Campbell coach Mike Szenborn knows exactly what Mahoning Valley high school boys basketball fans can expect from the upcoming season.
Obamacare prompts YSU to cap hours for faculty
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Semester hours for part-time Youngstown State
Canfield, West Branch among area’s elite teams
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com On March 3, Sabrina Mangapora’s jump shot with two seconds
State confirms probe at Boardman Fire Dept.
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has confirmed
Choffin students aim to provide holiday cheer for homeless pets
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Choffin Career AND Technical Center students
‘Mosch’ off to 2-0 start with Columbiana Clips
By Joe Catullo sports@vindy.com LISBON After the third game last season, Boardman High women’s
$1.5M project advances Wick District-Smoky Hollow efforts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A $1.5 million project that replaced water and
Big Ten finale has Youngstown flavor
Nebraska (aka “Cardinal Mooney West”) will play Wisconsin and Boardman’s Chase Hammond By JOE
Father shares story of bullied son’s suicide
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com SPRINGFIELD With his voice cracking and full of emotion,
It’s Round 2 for YSU-Stony Brook
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Last season, on the day after Christmas, most of the
Kenner ends 32-year career in Mahoning engineer's office
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Marilyn Kenner retires as chief deputy
Red-hot Phantoms cool their heels with time off
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Who schedules a weekend off during a four-game
Commissioners OK $3,820 for expenses of trial in Akron
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
Beaver High School evacuated after bomb threat
Staff report LISBON Students at Beaver Local High School were evacuated to the middle school for
Arms museum unwraps 5th annual Christmas Past exhibit
Leann Rich, manager of education and external relations for the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, poses in the Retro Room at the Arms Family Museum in Youngstown. It is one of seven rooms decorated for the Memories of Christmas Past exhibit, which opens Saturday and continues through Jan. 6.
Austintown Community Briefs
Your pet can get photo taken with Santa Legacy Dog Rescue of Ohio, Inc. will provide two
Police seek clues in Campbell killing
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell It makes no sense yet to Campbell police why
Poland Community Briefs
Lighting of the village celebration Today from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Poland Junior Women’s Club and
Betras targets errant Dems
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras doesn’t want a repeat performance from the
Pouring money into politics became 2012’s extreme sport
Editorial: A $6 million man wouldn’t have stood a chance running for a contested U.S. Senate race in 2012. And
METRO DIGEST || No foul play suspected in death in Austintown
No foul play suspected in death in Austintown austintown A man found dead in the woods Tuesday
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2012. There are 31 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
White House ‘cliff’ offer gets cold shoulder from GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is seeking $1.6 trillion in higher taxes over a
Mo. Powerball winner verified
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mo. Missouri Lottery officials on Thursday verified one of two
Roethlisberger status sounds doubtful
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger can hold his newborn son Ben Jr. in his injured
Jobless-aid seekers drop to 393,000
Jobless-aid seekers drop to 393,000 WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment
GM venture in China plans $1 billion plant
Associated Press HONG KONG General Motors Co. and its joint-venture partners in China say they
The great unknowns in Ohio
Opinion: The great unknowns in Ohio Canton Repository: When it comes to the state government in Columbus
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.41 .11 Avalon
Senate bill would require search warrant to review emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON Over objections from law- enforcement officials, the Senate
Company issues statement in drilling dispute
Staff report lordstown Houston-based Halcon Resources Ltd. extended an olive branch to a group
Report: US economy grew at 2.7 percent rate in third quarter
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a 2.7 percent annual rate from July through
Funds sought in Howland
Staff report Howland Howland Township employees and elected officials will be at Howland Corners
Young people in harm’s way
Opinion: By Mattea Kramer OtherWords More than 5 million young people are looking for work. College is
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Barber of Seville,” 7:30 p.m.: Lawrence Brownlee stars in
Taking a whack at hit men
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Killing Them Softly” is, in its own chatty and slight way,
US Supreme Court weighs consideration of gay marriage
Associated Press WASHINGTON The running fight over gay marriage is shifting from the ballot box
New Iran sanctions
New Iran sanctions WASHINGTON Senators pressed ahead Thursday on a new set of tough sanctions
Barko to offer new works at event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art’s annual holiday craft show will be
College degree mania dumb
Opinion: By George Leef McClatchy-Tribune RALEIGH, N.C. For many years the conventional wisdom in the
‘The Collection’: It’s a bloody shame
By Matthew Odam Austin American-Statesman A few years ago, audiences watched in horror as Arkin
Has the time come for revolt by taxpayers?
Opinion: Congress returned to “work” this week (now there’s a laugh) to complete its lame-duck session before
“fashion police” (10 p.m., E!): Be honest: You never thought “Fashion
“fashion police” (10 p.m., E!): Be honest: You never thought “Fashion Police” would make it to 100
UN votes to recognize a Palestinian state
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to recognize a
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway for
Ohio town says no
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Some scrappy citizens in the burg of Brecksville, Ohio, produced one
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard:
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., Township administration building.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shayla Madison and Allen Crockett, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 27.
Benefit tonight for cop with cancer in Struthers
Benefit tonight for cop with cancer in Struthers Struthers St. Nicholas Hall, 764 Fifth St.,
BCS implications in MAC title game between KSU and Northern Illinois
Associated Press DETROIT The Mid-American Conference championship game this year has a lot more
YSU baseball team signs three recruits
YSU baseball team signs three recruits YOUNGSTOWN Joe King, Matt Sullivan and Shane Willoughby
YNDC gets $788K grant for farm program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. received a $788,673
Browns defense on dominating roll
Associated Press BEREA For the past two weeks, Cleveland’s defense has been a swarming mass that
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan faces assault, reckless driving NEW YORK Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested
Obama, Romney have private lunch meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three weeks after the election, Mitt Romney made it to the White
Fire-services rating in Campbell improves
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell’s fire-services classification has
birthdays
birthdays Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. is 94. Actor Robert Guillaume is 85. Country singer-record
Official: Las Vegas casino junkets possible from Vienna airport
Staff report VIENNA Changes in casino junkets to Atlantic City and other locations could lead
String of robberies plagues South Side
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police officers were busy Wednesday with
Warren man shot 2nd time this year
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A 34-year-old Larchmont Avenue Northeast man was in
Mahoning Valley kids will shop with a cop
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman Kmart store will be raided
5 dogs, 4 cats likely died of starvation. officials say
Staff report WARREN An Animal Welfare League official said she is “fairly certain” that the five
Traffic stop in Canfield nets 3 arrests
Staff report canfield A Tuesday night traffic stop ended in the arrest of three people on drug
Struthers man charged in theft, chase
Staff report Boardman A 29-year-old Struthers man appeared Thursday night in Mahoning County
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel W. McKendry, 32, of 230 N. Cadillac Drive,
Judge to bridge-bomb plotter: Am I biased? Should I step aside?
Associated Press AKRON A judge ready to sentence a fourth man in a failed plot to bomb a highway
McDonald mayor to lead transit board
Staff report WARREN Glenn Holmes, mayor of McDonald, has been appointed chairman of the Trumbull
Yannones mark 50th anniversary with family in Fla.
Richard and Mary Yannone of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by spending a week
Parents announce Lazzeri-Sheridan wedding plans
Frank and Charleen Lazzeri and Thomas and Patricia Sheridan, all of Boardman, are announcing the
Boardman Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
Market Street students catch candy culprit
A missing bag of candy sparked a science adventure and sleuth experiment to find the culprit at Boardman Market Street School Nov. 20.
Mech e Gasparek | Jeffrey Thomas
Mech e Gasparek and Jeffrey Thomas, both of Girard, were united in marriage May 12 at St. Charles
Boardman Glenwood Honor Roll
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Gianna Arquilla Jacob Banko Noah Basista Alyssa Berardi Mary
West Boulevard Honor Roll
Third Grade High Honor Roll Sarah Kinderdine Eden Lesnansky Brittany Sellers Shristy
Cynthia Gaul v Robert King III
Cynthia Ann Gaul of Salisbury, N.C., became the bride of Robert J. King III, also of Salisbury,
Burnhams mark golden milestone with their family
To observe their 50th wedding anniversary, James and Trudy Burnham of Boardman celebrated July 14
Junior Women’s League selects 2013 officers
The Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will announce its 2013 officers during the annual
Library event features parachutes and popsicles
The Boardman library hosted a fun-filled parachute play session in its meeting room Nov. 21.
Dr., Mrs. Hanzely mark 50th year of their marriage
The family of Dr. Stephen and Brigitta Hanzely of Poland honored the couple with an outdoor picnic
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before
SENIOR SALUTE – BAND EDITION
Name: Michael Toppi and Julie Mortellaro Instrument: Michael: Trumpet and Baritone; Julie:
Boardman High School Honor Roll
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Arduin, Elena Bell, Anthony Boulos, Mirella Campy, Taylor
Poland Union, Menchies host tasty fundraiser
Menchies in Boardman and Poland Union Elementary School teamed up Nov. 12-13 for a tasty fundraiser that was mutually beneficial.
Boardman Stadium Honor Roll
Third Grade High honor roll Louis Andrews Cassidy Bryan Paige Chance Olivia Cmil Raymond
Canfield band members part of honors bands
The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 held its annual Fall Conference on Nov. 17 at Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown. Highlighting the conference were the performances of the OMEA District 5 Middle School and High School Honors Bands. Band directors from across Ashtabula, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties submitted hundreds of nominations.
Lynn Kirk hosts Scholastic book fair
Excited students flooded the Scholastic book fair at Lynn Kirk Elementary School Nov. 20 to purchase new finds, like the Avengers, and old favorites, such as the Harry Potter series or Twilight.
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland boys basketball tickets on sale The Poland High School athletic department is selling
Students bounce, skate during day off
With no school Nov. 21, children and parents found other ways to amuse themselves in the Austintown community.
Poland church hosts vespers service
Musicians from the very young to seasoned adults are preparing for “Christmas Vespers, a Celebration
High school students teach at Dobbins
Students in Julie Walsh’s Child Development class at Poland Seminary High School read a story to students at Dobbins Elementary Nov. 16.
Union students travel to lunch in style
Eighteen lucky students from Poland Union Elementary School got to take a limo ride to Golden Coral in Boardman on Nov. 15.
Austintown Police Blotter
Oct. 22 Criminal damaging: The building was spray painted and vent covers were damaged at Wee Care
Fitch Storytellers make voices heard
Students involved in Austintown Fitch High School’s Storytellers group presented an assembly for the school, titled “Voices,” Nov. 20.
St. Charles builds young scientists
St. Charles Elementary School kindergarten students in Patricia Bartholomew’s class learned facts of life during their science fair Sept. 21.
Boardman Center Honor Roll
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Hailey Baker Reese Connolly Alan Cuevas Charlie Davis Katie
Canfield Community Briefs
Chicken dinner to be served Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road
AMS student council gives back
The Austintown Middle School student council is working hard to give back this holiday season. For its first service project of the school year, the students coordinated the collection of items for Operation Christmas Child. The gifts are being sent in shoe boxes to underprivileged youth in numerous countries around the world.
Poland Players put on ‘Wonderful Life’
The Poland Players put on their production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” written by Doug Rand and adapted from the screen play by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling, at the Poland Seminary High School auditorium Nov. 15-17.
CHC students get lesson in government
Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School welcomed two special visitors in an effort to learn more about government on Nov. 2.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Varsity basketball tickets available Canfield 2012-13 varsity boys basketball reserved seat season
Boardman Community Briefs
Cookie and craft sale The Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Ave. in Boardman, will
Canfield Police Blotter
Nov. 5 Identity theft: A homeowner in the 70 block of Neff Drive was notified he had an overdue
Girls soccer team makes history
The Canfield varsity girls soccer team recently completed one of the best seasons in school history,
Hilltop students excel in Box Tops contest
Students at Hilltop Elementary School were embroiled in a tough, but good-natured, contest during the month of October.
Watson students bake pies for Rescue Mission
Many students in Dana Elias’ third-grade class at Watson Elementary had never baked pies before Nov. 16, when they, with the help of parent, teacher, and even educational board volunteers, prepared pumpkin, apple, and cherry pies to donate to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley.
Hilltop students celebrate Thanksgiving
Students at Hilltop Elementary School had a little bit extra to be thankful for this year. Nanette Midgley, a retired Hilltop teacher, visited the school to perform a Thanksgiving program for the students Nov. 20.
CHC students welcome grandparents
C.H. Campbell Elementary School held its annual second-grade Grandparent’s Day Nov. 12-16. Each
Troop 25 hosts junior leader training
Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield hosted a junior leader training the weekend of Nov. 16-18 at Camp
Thursday, November 29 (104 stories)
Winning Mo. Powerball ticket verified
Missouri Lottery officials on Thursday verified one of two tickets that matched all six numbers to split a record $588 million Powerball jackpot, but that ticket holder - and another in Arizona - remained a mystery, even as neighbors and co-workers lamented their losses and gossiped about who may have won.
Struthers man arraigned on felony charges in Boardman
Struthers man arraigned on felony charges in Boardman
Youngstown firefighters battle vacant-home blaze on South Side
Youngstown firefighters battle vacant-home blaze on South Side
Beaver Local High School evacuated due to bomb threat
Beaver Local High School evacuated due to bomb threat
Egypt's Islamists rush to approve new constitution, excluding liberals, Christians
Islamists on Thursday rushed to approve a draft constitution for Egypt without the participation of liberal and Christian members, aiming to pre-empt a court ruling that could dissolve their panel and further inflaming the clash between the opposition and President Mohammed Morsi.
New White House offer calls for $1.6T in new taxes over 10 years
Republicans familiar with a new White House offer on avoiding the so-called fiscal cliff say it looks almost exactly like President Barack Obama's budget proposal last February.
Palestinians celebrate after watching UN vote on outdoor screens
Palestinians have erupted in wild cheers today, hugging each other and honking car horns after the United Nations voted to grant them, at least formally, what they have long yearned for - a state of their own.
UN votes overwhelmingly to recognize Palestinian state
The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to recognize a Palestinian state, a long-sought victory for the Palestinians but an embarrassing diplomatic defeat for the United States.
Coroner identifies body found in Austintown woods
Coroner identifies body found in Austintown woods AUSTINTOWN A man found dead in the woods
IBM to bring 500 jobs to new Ohio analytics center
IBM to bring 500 jobs to new Ohio analytics center
YSU and HMHP discussing medical and clinical education facility
YSU and HMHP discussing medical and clinical education facility YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown State
Pets perish in suspicious Youngstown South Side fire
Pets perish in suspicious Youngstown South Side fire
Ohio GOP senator wants tax reform for 'fiscal cliff'
Ohio GOP senator wants tax reform for 'fiscal cliff'
Project to replace North Walnut water and sewer lines begins
Project to replace North Walnut water and sewer lines begins YOUNGSTOWN Wick Neighbors Inc. cut
Campbell shooting victim identified
Campbell shooting victim identified CAMPBELL James Hills, 47, of 101 Monroe St., has been
Brookfield schools meeting canceled for today
Brookfield schools meeting canceled for today BROOKFIELD The Brookfield school board meeting
Kenner leaves Mahoning County Engineer’s office
Kenner leaves Mahoning County Engineer’s office YOUNGSTOWN Marilyn Kenner retires as chief
Legion post 737 plans to serve dinners Friday
Legion post 737 plans to serve dinners Friday LAKE MILTON American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton
HMHP's Festival of Trees begins Friday
Area residents are invited to Humility of Mary Health Partners’ annual Festival of Trees from Friday
Kent makes more plays, beats Penguins in OT
Over the past eight days, a potentially magical season has started to slip away from the Youngstown State men’s basketball and Penguins coach Jerry Slocum knows why.
Authorities find 5 dead dogs, 4 dead kittens in Warren home
Megan Hartford of Hamilton Street Southwest says she’s finally had enough of her longtime friend and next-door neighbor Tiffany Charlton’s treatment of animals.
Foul odor at Poland library identified, located
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A preliminary report by an environment consultant
Crestview, South Range, Ursuline, YCS boast All-Ohio first-teamers
Staff report Five area teams from Division V and VI made the playoffs. And 32 players were
Youngstown native Robert Boomhower heralded as Navy hero in Fla.
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Robert Boomhower, former longtime Youngstown
Ursuline, Mineral Ridge players selected to compete in Mexico’s Bowl of Stars
Local players selected to compete in Mexico’s Bowl of the Stars By MATTHEW PEASLEE
‘It was literally a riot,’ YSU frat house shooting victim says
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com AKRON Testimony in the murder trial of a Youngstown
Ex-WGH standout leads SIU
Vindicator staff/wire report CARBONDALE, Ill. Warren G. Harding High School graduate Desmar
Struthers seeks solutions to shortage of firefighters
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS City administrators are being asked to solve
MR. FOOTBALL: Mentor quarterback Mitch Trubisky
Associated Press COLUMBUS The biggest play of Mentor’s season was in good hands. Coach Steve
Ohio Supreme court strips Tressel tipster Cicero of law license
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended for one year the law
Some Ohio GOP legislators hope to revive Heartbeat Bill
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Does the Heartbeat Bill still have a heartbeat?
Accrediting group to evaluate Mahoning board of health
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health
WR Port authority chief DeLeon accepts 6-month contract
Staff report WARREN RoseAnn DeLeon, executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority,
No stopping Horacek
Dan Horacek, center, has not let cerebral palsy stop him from doing two of the things he loves: teaching and working with young athletes. Here, he shares a moment with members of the varsity basketball team at Austintown Fitch High School, where he assists with the program.
Browns’ Weeden cleared to practice after concussion
Although his mind was jumbled, Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden knew exactly where he was — and it wasn’t where he wanted to be.
Moderate senator voices concerns over UN Ambassador Rice
Associated Press WASHINGTON A moderate Republican senator, vital to any White House hopes of
Ad with cartoon president rejected in S. Africa
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG South Africa’s national broadcaster rejected an advertisement
Living Deads bag guitarist for their Royal Oaks return
The Living Deads is a rockabilly band from Denver who live in an RV and play a lot of gigs in Ohio. They’ll return to the Royal Oaks bar in Youngstown on Friday night for a show.
Farmers declares two cash dividends
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com CANFIELD In an effort to protect shareholders against
Egypt court sentences 8 to death over prophet film
Associated Press CAIRO An Egyptian court convicted in absentia Wednesday seven Egyptian Coptic
Winning big has its lessons, risks
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. So you just won the $550 million Powerball jackpot, the second-
Obama says he’ll do whatever it takes to reach a deal and avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and a key congressional Democrat hinted at fresh
‘Lincoln’ is a must-see movie
Opinion: Peoria (Ill.) Journal Star: If you haven’t seen the movie “Lincoln” yet, you owe it to yourself to
Cinderella Brunch at a new location
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Cinderella Brunch, a local holiday tradition for young girls and
Leadership classes
Leadership classes youngstown Registrations are being accepted for the Youngstown/Warren
Brownlee class this afternoon
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Opera singer and Youngs-town native Lawrence Brownlee will give a master
GM sales expected to rise 9% in November
Staff report youngstown General Motors sales are anticipated to increase by 9 percent in
GOP’s first offer is pathetic
Opinion: WASHINGTON Before the fiscal cliff comes the political roller coaster. Agreement will seem
newsmakers
newsmakers Release date set for Amanda Knox book NEW YORK Amanda Knox’s upcoming memoir has a
A cliff of their own choosing
Opinion: WASHINGTON With a chip on his shoulder larger than his margin of victory, Barack Obama is
Girard should hire consultant to evaluate water meter plan
Editorial: The battle between Girard Mayor James Melfi and city council over the installation of remote water
US officials explain financing options to potential exporters
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com SALEM With the federal government seeking to increase
Report: Child sex abuse declines
Associated Press NEW YORK Increased public awareness of how child predators operate, along with
Fat Neil Comedy returns to Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Live Show with Fat Neil Comedy, featuring sketch and improvisational
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.30 .10 Avalon
‘Steroid class’ on HOF ballot
Associated Press NEW YORK The most polarizing Hall of Fame debate since Pete Rose will now be
Huntington CEO ‘Banker of Year’
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN American Banker, one of the industry’s
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
BP suspended from new federal government contracts
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Obama administration put a temporary stop to new federal
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 29, the 334th day of 2012. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Rust Belt updates "Drag Queen" moves to bigger hall
Robert Dennick Joki’s offbeat holiday mainstay “How The Drag Queen Stole Christmas” will return for its seventh year with new songs, characters and plot twists — and in a new location.
US on verge of oil boom
Opinion: Four decades ago, the Arab oil embargo consigned Americans to gas lines. Odd-even rationing became
Jordan DePaul says goodbye before heading to Nashville
Jordan DePaul will graduate from Youngstown State University on Dec. 16. His future will begin the
Donations sought for 7-year-old boy’s funeral
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Donations are being accepted for funeral expenses for a child who
Big Ben critical guy for Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers have proven they can win without their
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEw this week
NEw this week The Collection (R) The only man ever to survive the wrath of a deranged killer
Orchestra's holiday show will feature Phil Keaggy
Six-time Dove Award winner Phil Keaggy will be the special guest artist at the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert Saturday at Powers Auditorium.
‘Spirit of Christmas’
Victorian Players’ annual holiday show By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Youngstown “In
Palestinians hope UN vote gives leverage
Palestinians hope UN vote gives leverage RAMALLAH, West Bank The expected U.N. vote today to
America: One nation, but is it still indivisible?
Opinion: By PAUL VANDEVELDER Los Angeles Times We in the blue states hear from the talking heads on Fox
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting, 10 a.m., administration building,
Trumbull Co. deputy to be cited in car accident
Staff report NORTH BLOOMFIELD A deputy with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office will be cited
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Finale,SDRq Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Monday and
“the big bang theory” (8 p.m., cbs): A parking space should never come between friends,
“the big bang theory” (8 p.m., cbs): A parking space should never come between friends, but that’s
Surplus food
Surplus food East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown, food and
METRO DIGEST || 4th surgery for Ed Port Thursday in Chicago
4th surgery for Ed Port Thursday in Chicago Austintown Township resident Ed Port is scheduled to
HEALTH DIGEST || New gynecologist
New gynecologist FARRELL, PA. Dr. Ira S. Abramowitz, board-certified by the American Board of
Prostate cancer awareness encourages men to man up
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Movember and Manup Mahoning Valley
birthdays
birthdays Blues musician John Mayall is 79. Actress Diane Ladd is 77. Musician Chuck Mangione is
Mahoning dog licenses for ’13 on sale Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dog and kennel licenses for 2013 will go on sale Saturday in Mahoning
Olive oil eases eczema
Q. My daughters both suffer from eczema. It’s just heartbreaking. My older daughter had it on her
Fatal shooting
Fatal shooting CAMPBELL A man was shot to death in Campbell on Wednesday night. Police said he
MAHONING COUNTY Courts, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence M. Conzett Jr., 28, of 191 Sexton St.,
Robber who fled Valley appeals his sentencing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lexter Williams, a fugitive home invader,
Blue Devils avenge loss to Buckeyes
Staff report DURHAM, N.C. Mason Plumlee produced a double-double of 21 points and 17 rebounds
Canfield cops plan Safety Day on Saturday
By susan tebben stebben@vindy.com canfield Drug money is now being used to help the children
Wednesday, November 28 (104 stories)
USO seeking donations for National Guard holiday party Sunday
The USO of Northern Ohio is asking residents to donate money to help defray costs of the 838th National Guard Military Police Co.’s holiday party on Sunday.
Family's pets killed in suspicious fire tonight in Youngstown
Three pets died after a suspicious fire destroyed a home at 195 W. Myrtle Ave., the Youngstown Fire Department reported.
Ed Port to undergo 4th surgery in Chicago Thursday
Township resident Ed Port is scheduled to undergo a fourth surgery at a Chicago hospital to remove tumors caused by the disease he’s endured since childhood.
Struthers firefighters: Bigger force needed; only 3 on scene at times
City administrators are being asked to solve a manpower shortage in the fire department.
2013 Mahoning County dog licenses go on sale Saturday
Mahoning County dog licenses go on sale Saturday
Ohio Senate panel clears bill on youth concussions
Ohio Senate panel clears bill on youth concussions
Funeral fund set up for New Castle boy killed Sunday
Funeral fund set up for New Castle boy killed Sunday
Warren woman calls for 'repercussions' against neighbors where 9 dead animals found
Megan Hartford of Hamilton Street Southwest says she’s finally had enough of her longtime friend and next-door neighbor, Tiffany Charlton, where Charlton’s treatment of animals is concerned.
Auto-industry website predicts good sales month for GM
Auto-industry website predicts good sales month for GM
Pot legalization no free ride to smoke on campus in Wash., Colo
Pot legalization no free ride to smoke on campus in Wash., Colo.
Ohio Supreme Court: 1-year suspension for OSU case lawyer
Ohio Supreme Court: 1-year suspension for OSU case lawyer
Animals found dead in Warren after weeks of property complaints
Animals found dead in Warren after weeks of property complaints WARREN The Animal Welfare League
With big Powerball jackpot, RI hopes for third win
With big Powerball jackpot, RI hopes for third win
Ribbon cut Thursday on water, sewer project in Smoky Hollow
Ribbon cut Thursday on water, sewer project in Smoky Hollow
Backer of Ohio 'heartbeat bill' wants to force vote
Backer of Ohio 'heartbeat bill' wants to force vote
Testimony continues in Jamelle Jackson murder trial in Akron
Testimony continues in Jamelle Jackson murder trial in Akron
Smoky Hollow to celebrate Thursday
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 29 at 9:00 a.m. at Cassese’s MVR Restaurant, 410 N. Walnut Street, Youngtown, OH.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Lexi plans 6th Toys for Tots drive
Lexi’s plans 6th Toys for Tots drive HOWLAND Lexi Cintron, a seventh-grader at Austintown Middle
ACTION to host 'Failure is Not an Option' Thursday
The education task force of ACTION will host a meeting on “Failure is Not an Option“ from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave., where the Rev. Rick Oaks is lead pastor.
Valley residents have 500M reasons to play Powerball
It’s the second-highest jackpot in lottery history, behind the $656 million Mega Millions prize in March.
Eargle’s 226 rejections are a Youngstown State men’s basketball record
Damian Eargle has the wingspan of a pterodactyl and better timing than David Letterman, so when he entered this season needing 15 blocks to break Ricky Tunstall’s Youngstown State career record, the only question was whether the record would fall before or after Thanksgiving.
State to test DNA in ’88 abduction, rape and murder of Girard woman
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge has ordered the state crime lab to
Mark Stoops latest to become head coach
Associated Press LEXINGTON, KY. Kentucky has hired Florida State defensive coordinator Mark
Residents back Youngstown commission in opposition to fracking
Residents supported the position of the Youngstown Park and Recreation Commission, which again made it clear the city has no intention to lease mineral rights of park land to oil and gas companies.
Wildcats roar in a very fast opening
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS In the waning seconds of the first half,
Pair of Cards come up aces
Mooney’s Marcus McWilson, Courtney Love make first team Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal
Struthers BOE mulls over WKTL options
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS Two competitors over the fate of the Struthers
NKU hands YSU women first loss
Staff report Highland Heights, Ky. Northern Kentucky scored four points in the final two seconds
Healeys plan to leave $1M to YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has received a planned gift with an
Ex-YSU running back Shawn Patton sentenced in drug case
Staff report CLEVELAND A man who was a running back on Youngstown State University’s 1994
Ohio State, Duke prepare for another big matchup
Associated Press COLUMBUS Thad Matta jokes that he has a secret weapon going into No. 4 Ohio
Jury finds Niles man guilty of assaulting, kidnapping girlfriend
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After one hour of deliberations Tuesday, a jury found
Youngstown school board calls on Congress to avoid education cuts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school board approved a resolution
Austintown teens learn work skills
Jazmine Fore Jr. sweeps up around the store at Hartford Apple Orchard in Hartford. Austintown schools recently partnered with the orchard to provide a sheltered location for students to develop appropriate work skills that will enable them to be successful in a workplace and prepare them for independent work in the community.
Many Cubans staying put
Opinion: By Laura Paz Institute for War & Peace Reporting HAVANA Starting in January, Cubans will no
Halcon effort concerns Lordstown landowners
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN A group of Lordstown landowners is attempting
High court: New districts are constitutional
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s
Palin for president in 2016
Opinion: By Charlotte Allen Los Angeles Times The Republican Party has been doing a lot of hand-wringing
OHIO LEATHER works site State AG’s office asks Girard to join new round of talks
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GiRard The Ohio Attorney General’s office is asking city
Third suit against ex-Elmo puppeteer
Associated Press NEW YORK A Florida man has sued the ex-Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid a sex
Shakespeare’s theater to get indoor venue
Associated Press LONDON Shakespeare’s Globe, the open-air London playhouse that helped win
Great lakes As water levels fall, towns try to survive
Associated Press ONEKAMA, Mich. For more than a century, easy access to Lake Michigan has made
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session at 6 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
Repackaged holiday specials are hitting the shelves. Here are five that were released this week on
Repackaged holiday specials are hitting the shelves. Here are five that were released this week on
Judge reshapes terms to buy First Place Bank
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN A Delaware bankruptcy judge overturned an
‘Hour’ arrives for 2nd season
By Tirdad Derakhshani The Philadelphia Inquirer If you get a kick out of watching lords and
Boards certify election results
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The elections boards in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
Running backs highlight title game
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Two of the Big Ten’s best running backs will be on the field when
Big disconnect as clock ticks on ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans’ newfound willingness to consider tax increases to avert
US economy gets a lift from consumers
US economy gets a lift from consumers washington American consumers are growing more confident
US won’t label China a currency manipulator
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration declined Tuesday to label China a currency
Getting stuffed
Getting stuffed Hopefully you impressed your family with your newfound turkey-cooking skills!
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Postcard mailed during WWII arrives almost 70 years later ELMIRA, N.Y. A postcard
Abbas is the forgotten man
Opinion: It’s easy to understand why Israel recently retaliated against Hamas rocket attacks — which were
What role do genes play in IQ scores?
Opinion: Anyone who has followed the decades-long controversies over the role of genes in IQ scores will
Make dishes ahead to enjoy festivities
Family Features During the hectic holidays, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen.
Burger of the year
Burger of the year The guys will be presenting the 2012 Burger of the Year award to The Lake
Wine scene
Wine scene There are some big changes happening on the local wine scene right now, and Drinks
A meal at Johnny's tops this holiday list
With the holidays in full swing, there is no doubt that we are all going to get out to dinner with friends and family a little more. For your next night out treat yourself to a meal with top-notch quality and taste. It will make your decision of what to eat a little easier knowing that you are almost guaranteed a great meal at Johnny’s!
Lincoln movie shows messy process behind noble results
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer If only we could hustle President Obama and Congress into a
Cable channel opens first restaurant — in an airport Food Network takes flight
By SUZETTE LABOY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The Food Network is getting into the
Go sweet and savory for the holidays
Family Features You want to bring out the best for your next holiday gathering, ensuring a
Hearings on bill to eliminate judgeship
Hearings on bill to eliminate judgeship COLUMBUS A legislative committee began hearings Tuesday
Bill to further restrict abortion comes to halt in Ohio Senate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Senate President Tom Niehaus dealt a blow to
Arguments begin in trial of 2nd man in slaying near YSU
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com AKRON It has been nearly two years and a change to a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Travis J. Pownell, 34, of 5094 Market St., Boardman,
NORTHEASTERN Ohio coaching tree
NORTHEASTERN Ohio coaching tree Current FBS head coaches with northeastern Ohio ties. Names are
Action expected on funding for Trumbull road-paving projects
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to authorize applications
Slumping Cavs fall to Phoenix
Associated Press CLEVELAND Alvin Gentry and Byron Scott watched the same game Tuesday night, but
Warren police probe shooting of teen
Staff report Warren City police were investigating the Tuesday night shooting of a 16-year-old
Pittsburgh looking for reinforcements
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger took a break from changing his newborn son’s
Miller changed baseball forever
Associated Press NEW YORK Marvin Miller was a labor economist who never played a day of
Man sentenced to 3 years in prison in gang case
Staff report AKRON A defendant who admitted lying under oath in a Youngstown street-gang case
prep basketball | Other games
Stow 55, Ursuline 31 YOUNGSTOWN Sydney Beasley scored 12 points with two 3-pointers in the
Wean Foundation refines its priorities
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The Raymond J. Wean Foundation has refined its
Hagan’s bill seeks local control of fracking regulations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Counties, townships and other local governments would
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Men’ actor not expected on set NEW YORK The teenage actor who stars in “Two and a
Austintown police investigate after man’s body is found in woods
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A man who was reported missing by his wife Tuesday morning was found
Warren council to honor officer who rescued Niles boy
Staff report WARREN Ben Harrell, the Warren patrolman who found the stolen car containing an
MARK STOOPS
MARK STOOPS At a glance Age: 45. Born: July 9, 1967 in Youngstown. High school: Cardinal
Arafat grave dug up
Arafat grave dug up ramallah, west bank Eight years after Yasser Arafat’s mysterious death, his
Filmmakers plan video on teen drunken driving
Staff report WARREN Laythrom Media, independent filmmakers who have been filming two movies in
Man pleads guilty in 2011 shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old city man could spend the
Liberty police seek 3 suspects in armed robbery of pizza shop
Staff report LIBERTY Township police continue looking for three suspects after a weekend armed
Rice fails to mollify 3 in GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice told lawmakers Tuesday that her initial
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Friends of Hubbard library seeking books for holiday project
The Friends of the Library is asking residents to donate any unused books as part of a book sharing project for the holidays.
Struthers BOE weighing options for school radio station
Two competitors over the fate of the Struthers School District’s radio station agree on one point — they don’t want the district to sell the station’s license.
Easterly pleads; prosecutors to recommend 7 years
A 27-year-old city man could spend the next 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to felonious assault charges associated with the shooting of another man in a housing development in 2011.
Youngstown school board calls on Congress to avoid education cuts
Youngstown school board calls on Congress to avoid education cuts
Ohio House committee has first hearing to eliminate Youngstown judgeship
Ohio House committee has first hearing to eliminate Youngstown judgeship
Testimony under way in Jamelle Jackson murder trial in Akron
Testimony under way in Jamelle Jackson murder trial in Akron
Austintown police checking report of body found
Austintown police checking report of body found Austintown police are at a house on Evans Avenue
Shawn Patton gets 27 months for drug distribution
Shawn Patton gets 27 months for drug distribution CLEVELAND A man who was a running back on
Free, regional forum on consumer fraud is Thursday at Newport library
Free, regional forum on consumer fraud is Thursday at Newport library
Ohio Supreme Court: New legislative districts are constitutional
Ohio Supreme Court: New legislative districts are constitutional
Crash cleared on I-680 South at Glenwood Avenue
Crash cleared on I-680 South at Glenwood Avenue A major crash involving a tractor-trailer and two
Opening day deer numbers up in Valley
The Valley's numbers for for opening day of gun season for deer hunting showed a large jump from 2011.
Hearing on sale of First Place Bank set for Dec, 14
Hearing on sale of First Place Bank set for Dec, 14 A Delaware bankruptcy judge has overturned an
Warren cop to be honored for saving abducted child
Warren cop to be honored for saving abducted child WARREN Ben Harrell, the Warren patrolman who
Anti-drinking and driving video being made in Brookfield
Anti-drinking and driving video being made in Brookfield WARREN Laythrom Media, independent
Alumni couple gift YSU with $1 million for campus beautification
Alumni couple gift YSU with $1 million for campus beautification YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State
REUNIONS
North High School Class of 1957 will meet for breakfast at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Bedford Trails
Operation blessing needs new/used toys
Operation blessing needs new/used toys CANFIELD Canfield Operation Blessing is collecting new or
Holiday go and do
FRIDAY WARREN: Children’s Youth Concert with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Packard
Second half run paces Falcons over Mooney
A 15-point loss to Cardinal Mooney last season was all the motivation the Austintown Fitch High girls basketball team needed to start the season soaring.
Driver held in death of boy, 7, in New Castle
A driver accused of running down two children in a New Castle, PA., yard Sunday remains in jail with no bond while witnesses recall details of the horrific accident.
Adorning Idora: Block now a model of success
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. wants to showcase a model block in a historic South Side neighborhood.
Tigers’ Smith Div. II POY
Staff report A pair of area Big 10 recruits may line up against each other in the Big House or the
Zoning dispute threatens thrift shop on West Side
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A misunderstanding over the city’s zoning
Drowning, fire keep forces in Bazetta busy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA Police officers and firefighters from several agencies
Warren fire chief awaits word on SAFER grant
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Though Monday technically was the last day for the Warren
Mahoning Valley | Boards to certify results of area elections
Staff report Valley boards of election will convene today to certify election results, though few
YSU’s Elkins named All-MVC
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior offensive guard Chris Elkins was named first-
Inspired to act
Sixth-grade teacher Dorothy DelBoccio didn’t know her father’s battle with cancer would inspire a project that would hit home with her students as well.
Holmgren will make Friday his last day
Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren stopped down to the media room for informal press conference on Monday to say goodbye and announce that Friday will be his last day on the job.
Boardman trustees OK police-hiring offers
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees approved conditional offers
Girard council delays vote
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD City council delayed a vote that, if passed, would
Injuries, offense put Steelers in hole
Charlie Batch paused last week when he was asked if he could make the same throws he did a decade ago.
Long, successful day for area hunters on beginning of Ohio deer-gun season
Rob Hornak of Warren shows off the buck he bagged in Lordstown. Although hunters now have the option of registering their kills online, one deer checking station employee thinks licensed agencies will continue to be busy.
Owners register 721 wild animals
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Owners registered 721 dangerous wild animals as of the
A craving for Twinkies and Ho Hos
Opinion: By Amy Goldman Koss Los Angeles Times In my childhood, Hostess snack foods loomed as the symbol
Late auto-loan payments rise
Late auto-loan payments rise LOS ANGELES More Americans fell behind on their auto-loan payments
Wal-Mart distances itself from fatal fire in Bangladesh
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh The garment factory in Bangladesh where a weekend fire
Defense minister quits Israeli politics
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak abruptly quit politics Monday,
Longoria will be with Rays for life
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Evan Longoria wants to be with the Tampa Bay Rays for his
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Johanna Andrews and Nathan Chase, Leetonia, girl, Nov. 25.
Video arraignments’ return alleviates worry about safety
Editorial: The 1981 killing of Mahoning County Sheriff’s Deputy Sonny Litch as he was transporting a prisoner
Former Scrappers coach dies
Staff/wire report CLEVELAND Ken Rowe, who played three seasons in the Major Leagues and worked
Hitchcock’s masterpiece is the topic of a new film The power of
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK For his first professional acting job, a 22
Report: Threat of tax increase could hurt retailers this season
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite early signs of robust sales, White House economists warned
Opposition to Rice for post dims
Associated Press WASHINGTON With congressional opposition softening, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band plans performance
Staff report youngstown The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its 12th annual
Petraeus making a comeback
Opinion: Gen. David H. Petraeus, long the most famous overachiever in the U.S. Army, is already on his way to
Fighting crime is old hat for ‘Isles’
By Luaine Lee McClatchy-Tribune News Service Confronting criminals is nothing new to actress
SEC official chosen to lead agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has chosen Elisse Walter, one of five members
“I’m very grateful to the fire department. ... It was very frightening.”
“I’m very grateful to the fire department. ... It was very frightening.” Darla Murray of Warren,
Public debate is warranted
Opinion: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Mich.: A proposal backed by Gov. Rick Snyder which may, in effect,
Beware Arab-Muslim orbit
Opinion: The diplomatic hosannas for Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi following his brokering of the recent
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.435 .50 Avalon
Occupation fuels violent reaction
Opinion: Occupation fuels violent reaction The U.S. media coverage of the Middle East’s latest
Man’s trial to resume
Man’s trial to resume WARREN Derrick L. Cobb, 50, of Difford Drive in Niles, went on trial
Cyber Monday likely was busiest online sales day
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans clicked away on their computers and smartphones for deals on
Treasury objects to bid for First Place Bank
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN First Place Financial Corp. has hit a snag
birthdays
birthdays Actor James Avery (“Sparks,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 64. Director Kathryn
Storm victims dream of jackpot
Associated Press LONG BEACH, N.Y. Forget FEMA, insurance adjusters and construction cleanups.
Buffett: Raise taxes on the rich
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Billionaire Warren Buffett again is calling for higher taxes on
Many in GOP now flout anti-tax lobbyist Norquist
Associated Press WASHINGTON For decades, conservative lobbyist Grover Norquist vowed to drive
JOHNNY HEISMAN?
Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS The legend of Johnny Football has grown all season while
Congress, NFL to talk HGH
Associated Press The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will convene a hearing
Newton guides Panthers over Eagles
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead
Horizon League honor for Brandi Brown
Horizon League honor for Brandi Brown youngstown Youngstown State senior women’s basketball
college football | News & notes
Pitt player dismissed: Pitt football coach Paul Chryst has dismissed redshirt freshman defensive
Ohio doctor to change plea in pain-clinic case
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio doctor charged with illegal drug distribution is changing
Egypt’s Morsi stands by decrees
Egypt’s Morsi stands by decrees CAIRO Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi struck an
Ohio lawmakers: Ready for mayor’s courts?
By JIM SIEGEL Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS After years of Statehouse debate, Ohio lawmakers
Kasich sets sights on developing work-force training programs
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich convened a new panel Monday to develop
Grizzlies claw past Cavs in fourth
Associated Press MEMPHIS, TENN. Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol scored 19 points apiece to help the
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2012. There are 34 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers Star’s death leaves ‘Dallas’ in question LOS ANGELES With a premiere that drew
Judge rejects obese Ohio inmate’s execution claim
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned killer trying to delay his execution because of his
oddly enough
oddly enough Christmas-tree shipment dumped in Austrian garden VIENNA An early seasonal
Jury selection starts
Jury selection starts AKRON Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Jamelle Jackson, 20, of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular
Admitted bomb plotters appeal terms
Associated Press AKRON Two of the four men who pleaded guilty in a failed plot to bomb a highway
Cuomo: Sandy cost NY, NYC $42B in damage, loss
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Superstorm Sandy ran up a $42 billion bill on New York, and the
Television ads aim to bring SFlbOhio Catholics back into fold
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is turning to TV commercials to try
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
4 accused in OVI crashes will appear in court
Staff report BOARDMAN Four people accused of causing car crashes while under the influence of
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua A. Griffiths, 29, of 2245 Innwood Drive,
Warden investigates cruelty to dogs
Staff report campbell Authorities are looking for the person or people responsible for cutting
Las Vegas man faces multiple counts after crashing into club
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A Las Vegas man is being held on $2.5 million bond facing 21 counts of
Las Vegas man faces multiple counts after crashing into club
Staff report AUSTINTOWN A Las Vegas man is being held on $2.5 million bond facing 21 counts of
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Boardman trustees make offer to hire 4 police officers
Boardman trustees make offer to hire 4 police officers
Girard council delays vote on water-meter installation
Girard council delays vote on water-meter installation
Ohio woman to repay $35,000 in alleged charity theft
Ohio woman to repay $35,000 in alleged charity theft
Vegas man accused of crashing into Austintown club
Vegas man accused of crashing into Austintown club AUSTINTOWN A Las Vegas man is being held on
Niles man on trial for threatening and beating woman
Niles man on trial for threatening and beating woman WARREN Derrick L. Cobb, 50, of Difford
Jury selection starts in Akron for Jamelle Jackson
Jury selection starts in Akron for Jamelle Jackson AKRON Jury selection began Monday in the
Authorities respond to two cases of dog cruelty
Authorities respond to two cases of dog cruelty campbell Authorities are looking for the person
Man charged with running down two boys, killing one.
Man charged with running down two boys, killing one. NEW CASTLE, Pa. A New Castle man is in
Newton Township trustees meet today
Newton Township trustees meet today Newton Falls The Newton Township Trustees will hold a
Cardinal fire district trustees meet today
Cardinal fire district trustees meet today Canfield The Cardinal Joint Fire District board of
U.S. objects to bid to buy First Place Bank
U.S. objects to bid to buy First Place Bank The United States, on behalf of the U.S. Treasury
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS VFW Ladies Auxiliary York Drexler Post 5532 will sponsor a Christmas auction Saturday at
Barnhisel House shows Christmas tree display
Barnhisel House shows Christmas tree display GIRARD Girard Historical Society is displaying
Holiday Go & Do
FRIDAY WARREN: Children’s Youth Concert with Santa and Mrs. Claus, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Packard
Girard mayor, council clash over water meters
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com girard Mayor James Melfi said he questions new
YSU women stay perfect with blowout
Staff report OXFORD Liz Hornberger scored a career-high 18 points, and the Youngstown State
Browns force 8 Steelers' turnovers
Browns force 8 Steelers’ turnovers Associated Press CLEVELAND They didn’t look like
Liquor retailer in North Lima keeps spirits up with variety
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com North Lima At one time a gas station sat at the
Rory McIlroy survives in Dubai Open
The top-ranked golfer overcomes putting woes and out-duels Rose Associated Press DUBAI, United
Tough legacy to follow
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com In the faith community, Elsie Dursi’s name is synonymous
Canfield hall upgrade ends up costing more than expected
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD Improvements at the township hall cost more than
Just look up
Just look up PHOTOS AND STORY BY ROBERT K. YOSAY yosay@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Turn-of-the-
Deer season begins today in Ohio and Pa.
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Hunters in part of south-central Pennsylvania will be subject
Youngstown Thermal warms up to wood for cost savings and cleaner production
Jim Mullen, above, general manager of Youngstown Thermal LLC, shows the mixture of wood chips and coal the company is going to burn to create the steam used for heating and cooling downtown buildings. Youngstown Thermal has recently added the wood chips to its mix to reduce the amount of coal it burns to generate steam.
Golden Domers reign over football world
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The postgame roars from Notre Dame’s locker room echoed right
Will NYC act to block future surges?
Associated Press Think Sandy was just a 100-year storm that devastated New York City? Imagine one
The GOP’s problem
Opinion: By Richard Parker McClatchy-Tribune In the aftermath of the election, one lesson that both
Record start for holiday shopping
Record start for holiday shopping new york If you make it convenient for shoppers, they will
Former leader Fickell was big part of Bucks
Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS A year ago Luke Fickell was coming off a loss to Michigan as
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Twilight,’ Bond, ‘Lincoln’ top weekend LOS ANGELES Bella Swan, James Bond and Abe
‘12 Days’ list would top $107K
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Add seven swans, six geese and five golden rings to the list of
Detectives in Casey Anthony case overlooked Google search
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The Florida sheriff’s office that investigated the disappearance
Ohio bill aims to simplify local income-tax collections
Associated Press COLUMBUS A legislative proposal aimed at simplifying local income-tax
Holmgren to step down immediately as president of the Browns
CLEVELAND Browns president Mike Holmgren is leaving the organization immediately. Following
Is Rubio channeling Ronald Reagan?
Opinion: Conservatives have been dreaming that a political reincarnation of Ronald Reagan would lead them to
Natural-gas drillers target US truck and bus market
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. If the trash truck or bus rolling down your street seems a little
What’s in store as Ohio replaces graduation test?
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS State education leaders recently
Factory fire kills 112 workers in Bangladesh
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh Fire raced up the floors of a garment factory in Bangladesh,
Cyber Monday likely to be busiest online sales day
Associated Press NEW YORK Bye-bye, Black Friday. So long, Small Business Saturday. Now, it’s
Study shows kids’ injuries soar from bounce-house injuries
Associated Press CHICAGO They may be a big hit at kids’ birthday parties, but inflatable bounce
420,000 hunters expected across the Buckeye State
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s deer-gun season is expected to draw about 420,000 hunters this
Coffee table books that stay on topic
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Even people without coffee tables enjoy coffee
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2012. There are 35 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
No Powerball winner; jackpot rises to $425M
Associated Press CLEVELAND Lottery officials say no one in Ohio or any other state won the
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Mason, Emma rank as Ohio’s most-popular baby names
Associated Press DAYTON One old favorite is out and another is back at the top of the latest
video game review
‘hitman: absolution’ Grade: B Details: Square Enix, for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, $59.99; PC,
Wild animal owners resist common sense restrictions
Editorial: It has been more than a year since Ohio made international headlines when Terry Thompson, 62,
Twinkies’ death offers lessons
Opinion: “All Gods were immortal.” — Stanislaw Lec WASHINGTON And also brands, the gods of the
Cleveland cracks down on gold, silver dealers
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city of Cleveland is cracking down on businesses that buy gold or
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Researchers try to make fuel from algae profitable
Associated Press TOLEDO Researchers already know how to turn algae into fuel. The challenge is
Norquist’s influence waning
Opinion: Grover Norquist is losing his grip. It once seemed as if Washington’s most powerful anti-tax
Chizik fired two years after title
Associated Press AUBURN, ALA. Gene Chizik led Auburn to a historic season but couldn’t keep the
Teachers involved in test-taking fraud
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. It was a brazen and surprisingly long-lived scheme, authorities
Before gas explosion, worker pierced pipe
Before gas explosion, worker pierced pipe springfield, mass. A natural-gas explosion that
Woman charged with drug trafficking
Woman charged with drug trafficking YOUNGSTOWN A 29-year-old Youngstown woman was arrested
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin G. Boor, 30, of 1170 Woodland Ave., Masury,
“Some of the statements he’s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to
“Some of the statements he’s made about me have been unfounded, but I look forward to having the
Correction
Correction Poland High soccer player Troy Bole was a second-team selection for the All-American
Hazards of going over the cliff
Opinion: Hazards of going over the cliff The Associated Press story, “Democrats: Go over fiscal cliff,” in
ODNR to investigate fatal boat accident
Staff report BAZETTA The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, 6 p.m., Frank Ohl Intermediate School, 255 Idaho Road,
Valley Realtor is new OAR president
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For the first time in five decades, a member of the Youngstown
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Youngstown woman arrested on drug charges after cops confiscate marijuana, 240 Viagra pills
Youngstown woman arrested on drug charges after cops confiscate marijuana, 240 Viagra pills Staff
Youngstown Thermal adds wood to its mix for cost savings, other benefits
Youngstown Thermal adds wood to its mix for cost savings, other benefits Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Steelers stumble as Browns roll to 20-14 victory
Steelers stumble as Browns roll to 20-14 victory Associated Press CLEVELAND Chris Rainey’s
Melissa Cherry | Eric Thompson
Sarasota, fla. Eric Thompson, formerly of Austintown, and Melissa Cherry were united in marriage
Jennifer Bartholomew | Scott Bennett
FORT MYERS, FLA. Jennifer Bartholomew and Scott Bennett, both of Canfield, exchanged marriage vows
Tiffany Talarico | Kenneth Williams Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Tiffany Talarico and Kenneth Williams Jr., both of Akron, exchanged vows Oct. 13 at St.
Cara Mullane, R.T. Vernal date set for nuptials
Georgann Mullane and Richard and Joanne Vernal, all of Canfield, are announcing the engagement of their children, Cara Mullane and R.T. Vernal, both of Boardman.
Mostov-Kay nuptials set for August 2013
girard The engagement of Sarah Mostov and Robert Kay, both of Girard, is announced by the mother
DiLallos affirm vows for 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Frank DiLallo of Youngstown affirmed their marriage vows and their rings
Chrapcynskis celebrate 50th at family dinner
struthers Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chrapcynski of Struthers were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall, Logan Way.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will have an all-you-can eat soup and salad
GARDEN CLUBS
UPCOMING Daisy Dozen will meet for a Snow Gardens Winter Celebration on Dec. 5 at Fellows
Museum holiday open house set
Museum holiday open house set NILES The Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown St., has decorated all the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
OES 278 meeting set for Tuesday
OES 278 meeting set for Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN Miriam Chapter 278, OES will meet at 7:30 p.m.
Powerball hits record $425 million jackpot after no wins Saturday
Powerball hits record $425 million jackpot after no wins Saturday Associated Press ]CLEVELAND
Deer-gun season expected to draw 420,000 Ohio hunters starting Monday
Deer-gun season expected to draw 420,000 Ohio hunters starting Monday Associated Press COLUMBUS
55,000 Ohioans lose jobless aid soon; Sen. Brown seeks extension
55,000 Ohioans lose jobless aid soon; Sen. Brown seeks extension Associated Press COLUMBUS
Lawrence County taxpayers reminded of Dec. 31 deadline
The Lawrence County Treasurer’s office will mail tax reminder notices to those who have not paid their 2012 property taxes.
1 dead, 2 others rescued after boat sinks in chilly Mosquito Lake
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com Bazetta After a daylong search, the body of
Knee injury sidelines Simon
By ED PUSKAS epuskas@vindy.com COLUMBUS John Simon’s motivational skills never were in
In post-recession economy, merchants predict $583M in sales in Valley
By BURTON SPEAKMAN and JAMISON COCKLIN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Let the shopping begin.
Red-hot Romeo blanks Team USA once again
By Joe Catullo Jr. sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After a six-point beating of Team USA on
Mount Union rolls again
Staff report ALLIANCE Jasper Collins caught five touchdown passes from Kevin Burke to lead the
Seasonal hiring increases this holiday season
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This year the expectation of a stronger, and
Mangapora tops 1,000 for Canfield
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield High’s Sabrina Mangapora moved her
Boardman Township benefits from task force's seized funds
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman Township has reaped about $5,000 in the
4th annual Steam Whistle Blow brings mill sounds back to life
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mike McCleery’s father, the late Robert McCleery,
Adversity propels Heartland’s Olivia Test
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com COLUMBIANA At first glance and later on film, Heartland
Boxing show in Campbell to pit Youngstown vs. Cincy
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL It will be Team Youngstown versus Team Cincinnati on
Warren asst. chief to head committee to recruit minorities, women
Asst. chief to head committee to recruit minorities, women By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com
'TIS THE SEASON for Olde Fashioned Christmas at Mill
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lightly falling snow, handmade gifts and
METRO DIGEST || Lisbon woman killed in crash
Killed in crash LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-car accident that
Austintown couple persevere through his Alzheimer's
Barry Claycomb and his wife, Joanne, hug their dog in their Austintown home. Barry has been battling Alzheimer’s disease for about four years with his wife firmly at his side. She discourages talk of placing Barry in a nursing home.
Reporting prep results
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ROSEMOND | Music lessons and bullying
McClatchy Newspapers Q. What is an appropriate age for a child to begin learning a musical
Canfield has committee surplus
Opinion: Canfield has committee surplus The city of Canfield has five boards and commissions: Planning
record reviews
Rihanna Album: “Unapologetic” (Island Def Jam Music Group) Grade: A There’s something about
Pop culture Q&A
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Workers are sent away for bargain surgeries
Los Angeles Times Carol and Ed Vogel enjoyed a weeklong all-expenses-paid trip to a Newport Beach,
Ex-Nazi guard to appeal his deportation order
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former Nazi who has lived for decades in western Pennsylvania is
Retired teachers continue to help students
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN Kristen Cartwright fondly recalled her high-
Will GOP ax Y’town judgeship?
Opinion: Given that the debate over the Youngstown Municipal Court comes down to money — specifically, the
Smashing success
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com weathersfield Greg and Pam SchollSFlbare hoping to
LARRY HAGMAN, 81 ‘Dallas’ star was ‘bigger than life’
Associated Press J.R. Ewing was a business cheat, faithless husband and bottomless well of
Meyer, Tressel bask in victory
One coach got carried off the field and another received a Gatorade bath Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
The holiday season is here, bringing scores of television specials that air every year. But there
The holiday season is here, bringing scores of television specials that air every year. But there
Penn State ends with OT win
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Sam Ficken hit a 37-yard field goal in overtime, and
State launches website to ease college planning
Associated Press COLUMBUS Audra Banfield has a pleasant but unnerving problem: By the time she
Food orders accepted by church
Staff report Niles New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
Photo printing and one more soundbar
Q. My boyfriend and I recently had portraits taken by a friend who used to be a professional
Workers’ comp
Workers’ comp mineral ridge The Western Reserve Association of Health Underwriters will present
Assessment: Blast displaces hundreds
Los Angeles Times A natural-gas explosion in Springfield, Mass., that blew up a strip club Friday
Anti-shale landowner bows to financial need
Philadelphia Inquirer Two years ago, Denise Dennis delivered a dramatic denunciation of Marcellus
Egypt reformist warns of turmoil from Morsi decree
Associated Press CAIRO Prominent Egyptian democracy advocate Mohammed ElBaradei warned
MAHONING COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY DOCKET US Bank NA v. Kyla T. Tate et al, order of magistrate. Bank of
career paths & limelight
Communications Carlo LoParo has joined Columbus-based Strategic Public Partners as vice president
Engineers in Ohio to test safer space propellant
Associated Press CLEVELAND A government-industry team including engineers from government
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. On the old TV game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” Monty Hall would give away lots of prizes along with
Black Friday shopping declines
Associated Press NEW YORK Thanksgiving shopping took a noticeable bite out of Black Friday’s
Camacho, 50, dies after ambush
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hector “Macho” Camacho was a brash fighter with a mean
prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’s RESULTS FOOTBALL playoffs Division I Semifinals Cin. Moeller 26, Pickerington N.
State Legislature should ban Internet sweepstakes parlors
Editorial: Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, who has made no secret of his disdain for gambling joints cloaked
Miami nips Cavs after rally
Associated Press MIAMI Ray Allen took a pass from LeBron James and made a 3-pointer with 18.2
Irish stay perfect; Texas A&M rolls
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Theo Riddick rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, Kyle Brindza
Pens’ Neal scores four in benefit
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Locked-out NHL players hit the ice Saturday night to raise
3 hurt as fire breaks out at State Dept.
3 hurt as fire breaks out at State Dept. washington Authorities say three maintenance workers
The opera star from Youngstown will sing his signature role in his hometown debut Lawrence Brownlee
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lawrence Brownlee is at the top of the opera
Alzheimer’s early-detection program aimed at companies
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting at 5 p.m., regular meeting at 5:30
Condemned man’s bogus claim
Editorial: Condemned man’s bogus claim It has been nearly 29 years since Ronald Post shot 53-year-old Helen
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Top electronics in performance, innovation
Though Consumer Reports recently tested more than 600 smartphones, tablets, TVs and more, only 10
Shale’s great promise
Opinion: By William McKenzie The Dallas Morning News We’re hearing plenty about Republicans and Democrats
Covelli enters OSU donation record book
By ED PUSKAS sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS Sam Covelli wore an impressive smile on Saturday,
area bowling scores
First 3rd winners Camelot — Cameron Adamowicz, Riley Adamowicz, Charley Kish & Jaret Davis in
LARRY HAGMAN
LARRY HAGMAN Fast facts Five things to know about “Dallas” star Larry Hagman: HIS FAMOUS MOM:
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Last Man” by Vince Flynn (Atria) 2. “Merry Christmas, Alex Cross” by
Hamas No. 2 rejects Gaza arms halt
Associated Press CAIRO Gaza’s ruling Hamas will not stop arming itself because only a strong
big Ten Saturday’s other games
Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10 MINNEAPOLIS Le’Veon Bell rumbled for a career-high 266 yards and
PSU honors seniors
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State players wore “42” on the side of their helmets
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Top 25 games
MEN No. 13 Missouri, VCU 65 PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS Laurence Bowers had 14 points and 11
Writing workshop to take place at Pig Iron
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Immigrants struggle and attempt to cope in Sandy’s aftermath
Associated Press NEW YORK Superstorm Sandy plunged some immigrants living illegally in the U.S.
Skier Vonn finishes 21st
Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. Completely exhausted, Lindsey Vonn collapsed to the snow soon
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Singer Bjork’s vocal cord surgery is successful LONDON Icelandic singer Bjork says
Perfectly bittersweet for OSU, fans
Associated Press COLUMBUS The only thing Urban Meyer lost during his first season at Ohio State
Saturday, November 24 (101 stories)
Generic Lipitor recalled
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled dozens of lots of its generic version of cholesterol drug Lipitor because some may contain tiny glass particles, the latest in a string of manufacturing deficiencies that once led U.S. regulators to bar imports of the Indian company’s medicines.
1 dead, 2 injured in Columbiana County crash this morning
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-car accident that left one person dead this morning.
2 Pa. residents injured in head-on crash today
Two people were flown to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown after their vehicles collided head on here.
Former Nazi, longtime Sharon resident, seeking to avoid deportation
A former Nazi who has lived for decades in western Pennsylvania is still fighting the government’s effort to deport him, saying that his service as a death-camp guard was not voluntary and that a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision should allow him to stay.
Body of missing duck hunter recovered at Mosquito
The body of a missing duck hunter was recovered in Mosquito Lake Saturday.
Olde Fashioned Christmas at Mill opens holiday season today
Lightly falling snow, handmade gifts and chestnuts roasting on an open fire added up to an old fashioned Christmas.
Hearing the sounds of old Youngstown at today's Steam Whistle Blow
Mike McCleery’s father, the late Robert McCleery, was able to stand in his Lucius Avenue backyard and instantly hear when a steam-powered shearing device was cutting metal several miles away. “
Egypt's new president courting turmoil with sweeping dictatorial edicts
Prominent Egyptian democracy advocate Mohammed ElBaradei warned Saturday of increasing turmoil that could potentially lead to the military stepping in unless the Islamist president rescinds his new, near absolute powers, as the country's long fragmented opposition sought to unite and rally new protests.
Hamas refuses arms halt, signaling trouble for new Gaza border deal
Gaza's ruling Hamas will not stop arming itself because only a strong arsenal, not negotiations, can extract concessions from Israel, the No. 2 in the Islamic militant group told The Associated Press in an interview today.
UPDATE: Search for man feared drowned in Mosquito Lake will resume Sunday
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Undefeated: No. 4 Ohio State over No. 20 UM, 26-21
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Actor Larry Hagman, J.R. on ‘Dallas,’ dies at 81
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Boxing world remembers Hector “Macho” Camacho, dead at 50
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Part of Interstate 80 closed in Pennsylvania; turnpike officials urge drivers to avoid eastern part of state
Part of Interstate 80 closed in Pennsylvania; turnpike officials urge drivers to avoid eastern part
Divers continue search in Mosquito Lake for missing hunter
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Gun shop worker shoots customer in back
An employee at a New Mexico gun shop who was unloading a handgun accidentally shot and wounded a customer in the back, authorities said Wednesday. T
Girard spurts past McDonald
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com GIRARD After a hard-fought first quarter, the Girard High School
WRTA dedicates $1.1M to interior improvements over next 6 months
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Long-awaited repairs are coming to the Western
Liberty’s defenders overwhelm Warren JFK
By STEPHEN WILAJ sports@vindy.com WARREN Going into his team’s season-opener, Liberty High
3 Niles men accused of kidnapping and beating woman, 21
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Three young Niles men, indicted last week by a Trumbull
Misocky hired to new position with Trumbull commissioners
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN James Misocky, former chief of the civil division of the
Stenglein traded; Team USA blanked
By JOE CATULLO sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Friday at three in the morning, Sioux City hockey
Leaders extend pact with Verich as liaison to Columbus and D.C.
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners have extended an agreement for six more
Wollet’s return TD triggers KSU win
Associated Press KENT They sat in a darkened room on the first day of training camp, surrounded
Traffic crashes accelerate over holiday season
Staff report CANFIELD The holiday season is under way, and so is the season for increased
Camacho will be taken off life support
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hector “Macho” Camacho will be taken off life support,
Hunting a hit with youth in Ohio
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Curtis Wagner and his son, Chase, enjoy
Violent crime takes no holiday in Youngstown
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Some area residents celebrated
Hubbard mourns death of Ed Palestro, longtime city leader, businessman
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com hubbard Former Hubbard city councilman and city service
METRO DIGEST || Ex-Campbell mayor gets jail time in OVI
Ex-Campbell mayor gets jail time in OVI CAMPBELL Former Campbell mayor George Krinos has pleaded
For Sam Covelli, $10M donation to OSU represents loyalty
Sam Covelli, owner of Covelli Enterprises and the largest Panera Bread franchisee, talks at his headquarters in Warren Friday about his presentation today during the OSU-Michigan game today in Columbus.
YSU to have info session on psych program
Staff report Youngstown Individuals interested in learning more about the graduate-level program
Stevens’ season ends too soon
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com L.J. Stevens’ senior seasons in high school and college have
Gas blast destroys buildings; many hurt
Gas blast destroys buildings; many hurt springfield, mass. A natural-gas explosion in one of
A fitting but flimsy Liz
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times You have to admit that there is a certain gimmicky appeal to
Is Black Friday creeping into holiday for good?
Associated Press This season could mark the end of Black Friday as we know it. For decades,
Buckeyes clobber Missouri-KC
Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer and the football seniors got the longest ovation on the
Holcomb extends streak
Associated Press WHISTLER, British Columbia Steven Holcomb extended his season-opening winning
Injured man arrested in Cincinnati
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man wounded in a police-involved shooting that left another man
‘Family Ties’ couple reunites
lifetime movie By Susan King Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Meredith Baxter recalls that when
DC on pace for fewer than 100 homicides in 2012
Associated Press WASHINGTON The crack epidemic that began in the 1980s ushered in a wave of
Nelson too much for Cavs
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Jameer Nelson had 22 points, Arron Afflalo scored 19 and the
GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday’s other games
Firestone 53, East 26 YOUNGSTOWN East High fell behind 16-4 after one quarter on the way to
Searching for ‘Star Wars’ plot clues
By RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press LOS ANGELES Darth Vader is dead. The evil Emperor exploded
Generic-Lipitor recall
Generic-Lipitor recall trenton, n.j. Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled dozens of lots of
NHL cancels more games
Staff report More than a third of the NHL regular season and two of its marquee events have now
Conservation groups are debating gas-drilling ties
Associated Press PITTSBURGH As a natural-gas drilling boom sweeps Pennsylvania and other states,
Clashes break out in Egypt after Morsi expands powers
Associated Press CAIRO Supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi clashed Friday in
With “Liz & Dick,” the Lindsay Lohan biopic of Elizabeth Taylor, airing Sunday
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Israel deserves US support
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday The sights and stories of human suffering in the news out of the Middle
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Owners step out of Black Friday’s shadow
Associated Press NEW YORK After the crowds have shopped at large stores and sprawling malls
Protests greet Walmart shoppers
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Walmart workers and supporters marched in protest at a number of
Browns seek rare win over loathed Steelers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Upon taking over as Browns owner last summer, Jimmy Haslam said one
Student suspensions shocking in Valley’s two largest districts
Editorial: Let’s not get hung up on the way student suspensions are recorded in Youngstown and Warren. The
Ohio goes easy on violators of law on exotic animals
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials continue to work with owners of exotic animals to help
OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY Lawmakers target abortion, schools, ethics in final days
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers’ to-do list before the end of the year includes a
Savor sights, sounds, smells of Christmas past at Lanterman's Mill
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning Valley tradition more than 20 years
Powerball jackpot nears all-time high, soaring to $325M for tonight’s drawing
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Black Friday shoppers in many cities briefly detoured into
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NEWSMAKERS ‘Downton Abbey’ renewal confirmed LONDON British television channel ITV confirmed
Meyer, Hoke add to rivalry
Associated Press COLUMBUS Once upon a time, “The Game” was just another game. When Michigan
Bucci, Fecko praise Irish
This week, Cardinal Mooney athletic director Don Bucci and varsity football head coach P.J. Fecko
Carbon monoxide really is a silent killer
Opinion: COLUMBUS Eight years ago, Ammie Turos woke up an arm’s length away from her teen-age son. He was
prep sports at a glance
friday’s results FOOTBALL STATTE PLAYOFFS Division II Semifinals Tol. Cent. Cath. 20,
West Virginia in need of specialty doctors
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Doctors who specialize in skin care and treating diseases of
Haden likely to return to secondary Sunday
Associated Press BEREA Joe Haden is ready to rejoin the Cleveland Browns’ secondary. The
“marvin, marvin” (8:30 P.M., NICKELODEON): The new comedy “Marvin, Marvin”
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sunday news shows
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CHRISTMAS STORY
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com canfield Canfield Christian Church will counter the
Students launch texting campaign
Staff report youngstown Students in Eileen Bacha’s Honors English 11 class at Cardinal Mooney
Israel’s Gaza strategy fails
Opinion: By Daoud Kuttab Los Angeles Times JERUSALEM For years, Israelis have embraced a theory of
‘JA in a Day’ program gets down to business
Staff report Youngstown Twenty-eight Huntington Bank associates presented Junior Achievement
christmas story
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Special Needs dance set for Dec. 5
Staff report girard The 12th annual Special Needs Winterfest Dance is set for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
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HIGH SCHOOL HONORS | All-conference selections
football FEDERAL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Dom Iero, Hoover, Sr., QB Boardman selections
Six YSU teams participate in moot court competition
Staff report Youngstown Earlier this month, Youngstown State University sent six teams to the
Museum gives students a lesson in visual arts
Staff report Youngstown The Butler Institute of American Art’s Good Neighbor partnership between
Southern Cal goes to freshman QB
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Not many young quarterbacks would even have the audacity to
east liverpool James Locke Jewelers will close
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL After 57 years doing business down-
The Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association released the 2012 All-District selections among high
The Northeast Ohio Golf Coaches Association released the 2012 All-District selections among high
Reporting prep results
Reporting prep results The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report winter prep
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
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youth ministry | Classes online
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Youngstown invites adults who work
Villa Maria Nativity exhibit is 2 weekends
Staff report Villa Maria, Pa. The Sisters of the Humility of Mary will host the seventh annual
Airport seeks input on freight-rail services
Staff report WARREN Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is asking for input from companies to
Friday, November 23 (112 stories)
Phantoms shut out Team USA; Stenglein traded
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First Thanksgiving apart from sons for couple killed in Tex. chain crash
The children of a Houston-area couple killed during Thursday's massive interstate wreck in Texas say this year was the family's first Thanksgiving apart.
Nelson helps Magic outlast Cavs 108-104
Nelson helps Magic outlast Cavs 108-104 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jameer Nelson had 22 points, Arron
Ed Palestro, served Hubbard for many years, dead at 83
Ed Palestro, served Hubbard for many years, dead at 83 hubbard Former Hubbard councilman and
Iran blasts Turkey for seeking to use NATO missiles against Syria
Iran lashed out Friday at Turkey for requesting that NATO supply it with Patriot surface-to-air missiles to deploy along the border with Syria, denouncing the step by Ankara as counterproductive.
New Egyptian president drawing violent protests over his grab for power
Supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi clashed Friday in the worst violence since he took office, while he defended a decision to give himself near-absolute power to root out what he called "weevils eating away at the nation of Egypt."
Palestinian president to ignore U.S., seek U.N. approval after Hamas battle results
After bitter rival Hamas held its own in a fierce battle with Israel, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has no choice but to override U.S. objections and seek U.N. recognition of a state of Palestine next week, his aides said Friday.
Powerball jackpot builds to $325M for Saturday
Powerball jackpot builds to $325M for Saturday DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Black Friday shoppers in
Restaurant settles over ‘carcass removal’ listing
Restaurant settles over ‘carcass removal’ listing HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A phone book company has
Corps cuts flow on Missouri River
Corps cuts flow on Missouri River ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday began
Fla. woman dies after spending 42 years in a coma
Fla. woman dies after spending 42 years in a coma MIAMI (AP) — A Miami woman who spent 42 years in
Congressman-elect writing Elizabeth Smart’s memoir
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US trucker nabbed with ammo in Mexico is freed
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Poll: Half of Israelis think military campaign in Hamas-ruled Gaza stopped too soon
Poll: Half of Israelis think military campaign in Hamas-ruled Gaza stopped too soon JERUSALEM (AP)
DC, once violent center of the crack epidemic, is now on pace for fewer than 100 homicides
DC, once violent center of the crack epidemic, is now on pace for fewer than 100 homicides
Budget clash leaves EU summit close to failure; tensions high as 27 leaders meet in Brussels
Budget clash leaves EU summit close to failure; tensions high as 27 leaders meet in Brussels
Focus on high black unemployment, income inequality on black leaders’ post-election wish list
Focus on high black unemployment, income inequality on black leaders’ post-election wish list
Gaza crowds surge at Israel border fence, 1 dead
Gaza crowds surge at Israel border fence, 1 dead GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli troops fired
Cops: Conn. real estate agent stole for sale signs
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Sixpence from 1652 sells for $430K at Md. auction
Sixpence from 1652 sells for $430K at Md. auction MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A silver Colonial
Feds pursuing group charged with selling fake cars
Feds pursuing group charged with selling fake cars LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal authorities are
Spire for 1 WTC making its way to NYC
Spire for 1 WTC making its way to NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The giant spire that will top 1 World Trade
Sobriety checkpoint planned for today
Sobriety checkpoint planned for today CANFIELD The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired
New Mexico woman dies when Fla. dive boat capsizes
New Mexico woman dies when Fla. dive boat capsizes POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A woman visiting
Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season
Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season Black Friday got off to its earliest start yet
5 people die in apartment fire in SW Missouri
5 people die in apartment fire in SW Missouri WHEATON, Mo. (AP) — Five people including a 7-year-
Duo is having a ball — and winning awards
Many a little girl remembers first dancing with her father by standing on his shoes. For Angela Gorby, dancing with her dad, Bob Koehler, has stepped to a whole new level.
Judge: Parents paid excessive truancy fines
Judge: Parents paid excessive truancy fines LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled it was
Parents sue school district for not protecting girl
Parents sue school district for not protecting girl KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) — The parents of a
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Goldwing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Chapter M will meet Saturday at Yankee
Christmas dinner offered at St. Pat's
Christmas dinner offered at St. Pat’s YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Community Food Center Inc. and
'Failure is Not an Option' education forum in Warren
ACTION, a community organizing group, will have a forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave.
Help Hotline's emergency shelter kickoff Friday
The kick-off for the Help Hotline Crisis Center’s Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Program will be next Friday.
Columbiana engineer appointed to state board
Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson, P.E., P.S., of East Liverpool has been appointed to the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
Youngstown South Side church goes extra mile to serve dinner
Wherever the need may be, New Bethel Baptist Church’s Recovery Ministry is willing to go.
Mooney grad seeks to extend ND streak
As part of service class in high school, Dan McCarthy volunteered at nursing homes and inner-city schools and, occasionally, at a food bank on the lower South Side.
Phantoms' Lowney assists on 5 goals
Defenseman Ryan Lowney assisted on all five goals as the Youngstown Phantoms rallied to defeat the Indiana Ice, 5-3, on Wednesday.
Holidays bring sweet business to candy makers in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Peter Daffin, who founded Daffin’s Candies in 1949, used to tell those he worked with that the candy business was recession-proof.
YSU’s Davis steps up as new point guard
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Macey Nortey has departed the Youngstown
Struthers neighbors plan dinner to help boy who had brain tumor
A close-knit group of neighbors who live on and near Center Street in Struthers has decided to throw a dinner party.
Batch gets eighth start in 11 seasons
Mike Wallace is in his fourth season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so the wide receiver is familiar with all this talk about Charlie Batch.
McDonald teen clips and saves to fill bags of supplies for the needy
Elizabeth Ruminski could be a candidate for the TLC reality show, “Extreme Couponing,” on how regular people save money and buy a lot of food and other products by using manufacturers’ discount coupons.
Father of son who killed self to speak in Valley on suicide
Staff report Springfield Almost 10 years ago, 13-year-old Ryan Halligan committed suicide. He
Mooney grad guides Hopkins
By Doug Chapin dchapin@vindy.com When most people think of Johns Hopkins University in
Kent Flashes seeking to remain on fire
Associated Press KENT The division has been clinched and along with it a spot in next week’s
Law to crack down on graffiti in Niles stalls again
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES For the second-consecutive meeting, the third reading of
Court suspends law license of Trumbull lawyer
Staff report COLUMBUS The Supreme Court of Ohio has indefinitely suspended the law license of
13 submit names to Kasich for Supreme Court judgeship
Thirteen people have submitted their names to Gov. John Kasich to be considered for a soon-to-be-vacant seat on the Ohio Supreme Court.
Thanksgiving dine-and-dash for deals
Olivia Schaeffer, 13, front left, Catherine Blackwood, 16, and Allison Schaeffer, 18, front right, all traveled nearly two hours from northwest Ohio on Thanksgiving for deals available at Target, which opened at 9 p.m. The three were first in line, where they were aided by food deliveries from their parents since taking their spots at 1 p.m.
Poland Community Briefs
Poland band concert is Nov. 28 Poland Seminary High School will be hosting its annual fall/holiday
Please do not shoot the messenger
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Whistleblowers Suffer woe To tell us what We need to
Egypt’s leader gives himself power
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s Islamist president unilaterally decreed greater authorities for
Mexican president seeks name change
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexico’s president is making one last attempt to get the “United
Animal lovers of Ohio, act now to enact Nitro’s Law
Editorial: Time is rapidly running out for the Ohio General Assembly to remove the shameful and embarrassing
METRO DIGEST || Virtual food drive to benefit 9 food banks
Bistro Group plans virtual food drive YOUNGSTOWN The Bistro Group, the nation’s third largest
QBs pose problems for defenses
The most potent weapons for No. 20 Michigan and No. 4 Ohio State are undoubtedly their quarterbacks.
Bad for America
Opinion: By Starita Smith McClatchy-Tribune The new secessionist movement is bad for America. It
Griffin, Redskins pummel Cowboys
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Robert Griffin III raised his fists, took a knee for a quick
Facebook proposes end to user-voting
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is proposing to end its practice of letting users vote on
USPS tests same-day delivery
Associated Press WASHINGTON Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped
Hole in one
Hole in one canfield Tony DeJoseph used a 6-iron to shoot a hole in one on the 152-yard, No. 9
Food stamp cuts in Ohio will be less than feared
Associated Press TOLEDO Some Ohio families will see a drop in food stamp benefits next year, but
Storm victims cheered by parade
Associated Press NEW YORK Victims of superstorm Sandy in New York and elsewhere in the Northeast
Lions suffer challenging loss
Associated Press DETROIT Jim Schwartz threw a challenge flag when he didn’t need to and the
Pats embarrass Jets
Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score as the New England Patriots embarrassed the New York Jets with a 35-point second quarter in a 49-19 victory Thursday night.
Election over but campaign continues
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Hamas emerges with gains
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Hamas has emerged from battle with the triumphal sense of
EU leaders approve Mersch for ECB
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Roethlisberger, wife welcome son
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife,
Veterans centers gain popularity at Ohio colleges
Associated Press CINCINNATI Army veteran Buck Clay found that adjusting to college life after
oddly enough
oddly enough Drugs worth $246M found in steamroller SYDNEY Australian police seized $246
Cincinnati police shoot and kill drug suspect
Associated Press CINCINNATI Cincinnati police say police gunfire killed one drug suspect and
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Blossom’ star Bialik divorcing husband LOS ANGELES Mayim Bialik is splitting from
Scientists say Galapagos tortoise can be revived
Associated Press LIMA, Peru Lonesome George, the late reptile prince of the Galapagos Islands,
Despite growth in oil and gas, US still must seek alternatives
Opinion: The Telegraph of Macon, Ga.: The headline on the report from the International Energy Agency
Soup kitchens have ‘hiccups’
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS One evening years ago, Jewel McCoy was preparing to serve dinner
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, meeting for landlords, 9:30 a.m., 6844 Strimbu
Kelty, Kiliany reflect on Irish
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Joe Kelty and Denny Kiliany don’t know each other, but they
Aimee Mann finds charm in ’75 hit
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer TARRYTOWN, N.Y. The musical inspiration for Aimee
Latinos expect president to deliver on immigration
Opinion: By John M. ACKERMAN Los Angeles Times President Barack Obama increased his appeal among Latino
Officials file countersuit in septic-system dispute
Staff report WARREN The dispute between septic-system installer Berry Meadows and the Trumbull
Democrats face aging problem
Opinion: Barack Obama’s re-election means that, for the next four years, the face of the Democratic Party
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints The Vindicator Printing Company v. Los Gallos
Celebrating election results
Opinion: By Kathi Wolfe McClatchy Newspapers The recent elections marked a milestone along the road to
Weathersfield school board OKs standards for 2 building projects
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education has approved
“my life is a lifetime movie” (10 p.m., lifetime): The tawdry shenanigans continue on
“my life is a lifetime movie” (10 p.m., lifetime): The tawdry shenanigans continue on “My Life Is a
The top five streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States for the week that ended Sunday:
The top five streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States for the week that ended Sunday: v
Joanna Liberato, Jason Moore will wed Dec. 1
Corrine Liberato and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Liberato, all of Canfield, are announcing the engagement
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Brandi Domkowski and Nicholette DeMarco Instrument: Domkowski: Flute/Piccolo; DeMarco:
Frank Ohl raises funds for service contest
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com As the final part of the special services contest offered at
McKinley students put on trade show
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Fifth-grade Poland McKinley students in Laura Spey and Diane
Victoria Kocanjer v Cory Cercone
Victoria Lynn Kocanjer of Youngstown and Cory David Cercone of Austintown were united in marriage
Fairy tales come true at library
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown library looked more like a Walt Disney
Julie Fitzgerald v Lawrence Frangos Jr.
Julie Fitzgerald and Lawrence Frangos Jr., both of Poland, were united in marriage June 2, at St.
Kendal Farver v Pasquale Daltorio
Kendal Michelle Farver and Pasquale Ralph Daltorio, both of Poland, were united in marriage during a
St. Charles students learn the wonder of air
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mobile Ed Productions, of Redford, Mich., brought their
Stacie Tackett, Peter Klawitter to wed Nov. 26
Marsha and David Tackett of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Austintown Community Briefs
Winter band concert is Dec. 9 The Austintown Fitch Freshman, Concert and Symphonic Bands will
SJIHM supports veterans with care packages
During the weeks preceding Veteran’s Day, the St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary (SJIHM) student
Boardman Community Briefs
Hospice hosts pancake breakfast Hospice of the Valley volunteers are sponsoring a pancake
Canfield speech team starts season on a roll
The Canfield High School speech and debate team, led by Jeremy Hamilton, is off to a great start to
Canfield alumni on OSU Homecoming court
Canfield graduate Alexa Lee Arndt was recently a member of The Ohio State University’s 100th
Canfield students place in poster contest
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Four Hilltop Elementary School students and two C.H.
Canfield Community Briefs
Career center student salon open to public Cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and
Boardman students earn commended award
Boardman students Daniel Belinky, Michael Marshall and John Umble have been named Commended Students
Thursday, November 22 (101 stories)
Brady, high-scoring Patriots embarrass Jets 49-19
Brady, high-scoring Patriots embarrass Jets 49-19 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Brady threw
The new Thanksgiving tradition — parties in the parking lots
Black Friday tipped off early this year, dispatching eager shoppers fresh from their Thanksgiving tables — or before they even sat down — to take a place in line as the holiday shopping season kicked into full gear.
Griffin shines, Redskins hold off Cowboys, 38-31
Griffin shines, Redskins hold off Cowboys, 38-31 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Robert Griffin III threw
Port Authority seeking company input on airport rail service
Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is asking for input from companies to help determine the demand for freight rail services in the area.
Texans top Lions 34-31 in OT after coach’s mistake
Texans top Lions 34-31 in OT after coach’s mistake DETROIT (AP) — Shayne Graham’s 32-yard field
New Bethel, others offer hope, family on Thanksgiving
Wherever the need may be, New Bethel Baptist Church’s Recovery Ministry is willing to go.
Niles graffitti legislation delayed again
For the second consecutive meeting, the third reading of an ordinance requiring property owners or occupants to remove graffiti from their buildings has been placed on hold by city council.
2 die, dozens hurt in 100-vehicle Texas pile-up
Two people died and dozens were hurt Thursday when at least 100 vehicles collided in Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage.
This year, Superstorm Sandy returned community to Thanksgiving
Victims of Superstorm Sandy in New York and elsewhere in the Northeast were comforted Thursday by kinder weather, free holiday meals and - for some - front row seats to the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
T.G.I. Friday's virtual drive to benefit 9 area food banks
The Bistro Group, the nation’s third largest franchisee of T.G.I. Friday’s restaurants, is having its third annual Can For A Fan virtual food drive benefitting nine regional food banks.
Krizza Mendiola | William Gains
YOUNGSTOWN The Pavilion at the Rose Garden in Mill Creek Park was the setting May 5 as Krizza
Marci McBride | Scott Jakubek
YOUNGSTOWN St. Columba Cathedral was the setting Sept. 22 for the exchange of wedding vows by
Abby Kondas | Daniel Luri
YOUNGSTOWN Abby Rose Kondas and Daniel Wren Luri, both of Gahanna, Ohio, exchanged vows Oct. 27 at
Meyerses observe 50th anniversary on Thanksgiving
BROOKFIELD Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers of Brookfield, who were married 50 years ago today,
Dinner honors Lautners on 65th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN A family dinner celebrated the 65th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lautner of
Rotary announces Christmas auction
Rotary announces Christmas auction East Palestine East Palestine Rotary Club will host its 17th
HOLIDAY GO & DO
Friday NORTH GEORGETOWN: Small Town Christmas, eight shops in the North Georgetown area from 9
A good year, but not a great one
On most days, Jim Tressel’s shadow stretches 50 miles, from the University of Akron (where he now works as something called the Vice President of Strategic Engagement) to Youngstown State University (where his name adorns the front of the indoor training facility and his legacy adorns everything else).
The return of Rebreather will include new material
After a year off, local band Rebreather is, well, breathing again.
Thankful to give back
BRIAN GLENN GIVES OF HIMSELF AS a volunteer in the after-school program at Rockford Village Community Center. But he’ll tell you that what he gets from the children surpasses what he gives. And he’s thankful for the rewarding experience.
Steam whistles will again be heard, if only for a day
The massive whistles have been silent since the ’70s, but the Mahoning Valley Railroad Historical Association still has a few of them, and every so often — including this weekend — they power ‘em up and let ’em loose.
Dangerous toys could be on kids’ lists
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Consumer advocates have issued their annual warning to
V&M deal brings millions to city
City council approved a 99-year agreement with V&M Star on Wednesday to lease land for the company’s expansion project that will pump about $2.8 million annually into the city’s coffers for the next three years.
Ursuline’s call not unprecedented
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com Don’t ask Ursuline football coach Larry Kempe how long it
Lottery winner from Salem finds the joy in receiving
A shaking, happy and newly richer Salem man was surprised with a check for $2 million Wednesday after years of playing scratch-off games.
YSU men drop 3rd straight game
By Joe Catullo Jr. sports@vindy.com PITTSBURGH Despite a first-year head coach and two
Seniors in Adult Day Services give thanks
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN It’s a home away from home — a second family,
Linsley’s growth helps stabilize OSU
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS The falling temperatures and gray skies of late
YSU report card | The Vindicator’s Joe Scalzo grades the 2012 Penguins
Youngstown State University does not award A-minuses or B-pluses. Everything is a letter grade. To pass a class in your major at YSU, you need a C or higher. Anything else is a failing grade. With that standard in mind, here’s a year-end breakdown of YSU’s football team by Vindicator sports writer Joe Scalzo.
High court sides with Girard in land dispute
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a city’s attempt
Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
City offices: Youngstown and Salem, closed today; Warren, Niles, New Castle, Sharon, and Newton Falls Municipal Court, closed today and Friday.
Three buildings downtown sold
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A settlement between former partners means new ownership for three
Youngstown concert band, Stambaugh Chorus team up to benefit food bank
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The second annual Holiday Concert of Giving will be Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. in
Gerberry, Hagan seek action to abolish judge by next month
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two lawmakers introduced legislation at the Statehouse
Warren PD adds 2 officers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two new Warren police officers were sworn to duty
Man makes plea deal in $84K theft
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former employee of a real-estate
Black Friday? So last year: Shopping started this morning
Shoppers queued up outside Boardman Target store at 4 a.m. last year to get Black Friday bargains. This year, Target joins other retailers for Black Thursday, opening at 9 tonight. Others, though, started the holiday retail race at 9 this morning.
Burress back where he once belonged
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The No. 80 jersey Plaxico Burress walked away from eight years ago
2 from Canfield to show spirit in Macy’s parade
Staff report canfield Canfield cheerleaders Rose Betras and Jaclyn Willoughby will be in the
Christmas for pets
Christmas for pets POLAND Operation Santa Paws, under way through Dec. 17, is a drive by
Learning to be thankful
Opinion: November of 1969 brought the first snow of the season, quiet nights, and Sister Lucille’s fifth-
Grand jury gets booster club case
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Kaley Cuoco gets a bang out of "Big Bang Theory"
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Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza cease-fire
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel and the Hamas militant group agreed to a cease-
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, special meeting, 10 a.m., government center, 3339 Dobbins
Good news for Mississippi
Opinion: Northeast Miss Daily Journal, Tupelo: The International Energy Agency announced this month that the
Auditions
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Finale,SDRq Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Dec. 3 and 4,
UM in way of OSU’s bid for perfection
Associated Press COLUMBUS All that separates Ohio State from a season for the ages is a contest
Ward plans to fight fine
Associated Press BEREA Browns safety T.J. Ward opened the letter from the NFL and quickly
Oddly enough
oddly enough Russian woman keeps hold of dead husband’s body MOSCOW Russian authorities say a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Forrest Palmer and Melanie Fusco, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 20.
Boxes of food to help bolster Thanks-giving dinners wait to be doled out at the Kirwan Homes Commu-
Boxes of food to help bolster Thanks-giving dinners wait to be doled out at the Kirwan Homes Commu-
CD RATES
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Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Fri: John Branch, 9
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2012. There are 39 days left in the year. This is
Dig into ‘Dark Meat Thursday’ deals
By MARK SWEETWOOD msweetwood@vindy.com What do you call “Black Friday” when it starts on
Kim Fowler, program director at Rockford Village Community Center, helps load a truck at Kirwan
Kim Fowler, program director at Rockford Village Community Center, helps load a truck at Kirwan
This ‘$5 doctor’ practices medicine from bygone era
Associated Press RUSHVILLE, Ill. Patients line up early outside his office just off the town
Newsmakers
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‘Mr. Food’ dies at 81
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QUOTABLE ETIENNE SABINO, Ohio State linebacker, on the impending end of his college football career:
“It’s hard to believe. It’s really kind of hitting me this week. We had the band come in on Sunday
FIRST-RUN
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Portions and moderation
Diabetics can thankfully enjoy a feast By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Holiday dinners | When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners today, Thanksgiving
Valley playwright "I Was Fine" to premiere at Powers
Hot Topix Theater Productions will present its second original play of the year, “I Was Fine Before I Met You,” on Saturday at Powers Auditorium.
There’s no substitute for books
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More people driving this holiday
Associated Press CHICAGO Feeling the pinch of the sluggish economic recovery, many Americans
Selected local stocks
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Sand mining threatens cranberries
Opinion: By Joel Greeno OtherWords My family has raised dairy cows on our farm in Monroe County near
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns
Associated Press CHICAGO Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a once-rising political star who has been on a
Subdued holiday for Sandy survivors
Associated Press NEW YORK The things that Marge Gatti once cherished are lying on what’s left
First Niles dividend
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Online shopping deals on the rise
Staff report youngstown For those wishing to avoid waiting in lines, shopping in crowded stores
Judge gives Hostess OK to wind down business
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. A bankruptcy-court judge is approving a request by Hostess
birthdays
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John P. Ryan 52, of 281 Lake Point Circle, Canfield,
Diabetes rates rise dramatically, CDC reports
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nhl lockout At a glance
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 21. Day: 67. Last negotiations: Wednesday, Nov. 21, in New York Next
Players offer proposal in NHL lockout talks
Associated Press NEW YORK NHL talks quickly broke off again Wednesday after the players made a
Tagliabue bounty hearings done by Dec. 4
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue plans to complete hearings
November is National Diabetes awareness month
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Camacho clings to life after shooting
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hector “Macho” Camacho is clinging to life after being
ESPN to broadcast college playoffs
Associated Press NEW YORK The college football playoff system will be televised on ESPN for 12
Here's a selection that could have someone singing a happy tune Music Gift Guide
The holidays have arrived, which means so has the anxiety of buying the perfect gift for the person who has everything. One easy answer is buying music.
Obama pardons 2 turkeys
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys in an annual
Cherries for gout supported by science
Q. I have been battling gout for the past five weeks and was on indomethacin, ibuprofen and a low-
Let’s focus on job creation
Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON As the much-hyped “fiscal cliff” looms at the
Let’s observe two-pronged message of Thanksgiving
Editorial: As citizens of the United States, as residents of the Mahoning Valley and as members of proud
Wednesday, November 21 (103 stories)
Canfield cheerleaders to be in Macy's parade
Canfield cheerleaders Rose Betras and Jaclyn Willoughby will be in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.
Wick Ohio purchases three downtown Youngstown buildings
Wick Ohio purchases three downtown Youngstown buildings YOUNGSTOWN A settlement between former
Youngstown OKs land lease deal for V&M Star expansion
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Some details of bin Laden death, burial revealed
Internal emails among senior U.S. military officers indicate that no sailors watched Osama bin Laden's burial at sea from the USS Carl Vinson and traditional Islamic procedures were followed during the ceremony.
This year, Americans sacrificing to make it home for Thanksgiving
Feeling the pinch of the sluggish economic recovery, many Americans setting out on the nation's annual Thanksgiving migration sacrificed summer vacations, relied on relatives for airfare or scoured the Web for travel deals to ensure they made it home.
Hamas: truce includes opening all Gaza crossings
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Abortions drop 5% in U.S. as careful contraception use rises
U.S. abortions fell 5 percent during the recession and its aftermath in the biggest one-year decrease in at least a decade, perhaps because women are more careful to use birth control when times are tough, researchers say.
Stocks end higher in pre-holiday session
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Demolitions ordered as Ind. blast probe continues
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Mr. Food dies this morning after battle with pancreatic cancer
Art Ginsburg, the delightfully dorky television chef known as Mr. Food, died at his home in Weston, Fla., Wednesday following a struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 81.
Thanksgiving kindnesses offered to 'Sandy' victims
The things that Marge Gatti once cherished are lying on what's left of her deck, spattered in mud, like a yard sale gone awry.
Toyota recalls pickups; spare tires can come loose
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Rep. Jesse Jackson resigns amid health issues, ethics probe
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Man apprehended in connection with Newton Falls robbery
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Employee of real estate firm admits stealing more than $80,000
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Supreme Court rules for Girard in suit over railroad land
Supreme Court rules for Girard in suit over railroad land The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a
Ill. mom pleads not guilty to killing son and girl
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NYC officer discussed ‘girl meat’ for Thanksgiving
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Report: Wis. temple shooter had no drugs in system
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Thousands of Gazans seek shelter in UN schools
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CyberMonday offers online shopping deals
CyberMonday offers online shopping deals For those wishing to avoid waiting in lines, shopping in
Newton Falls police seek man in connection with robbery
Newton Falls police seek man in connection with robbery NEWTON FALLS Newton Falls police are
Community Thanksgiving meal served today
Community Thanksgiving meal served today WARREN The Warren Family Mission will have its annual
Ex-PSU officials want counsel testimony barred
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Feds: Men ran $2M magazine subscription scam
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast
Past District Governors of Lions meet
CANFIELD The Past District Governors of Lions Clubs District 13-D met recently for the annual
Brookfield 4-H Friends share experiences
Brookfield 4-H Friends share experiences BROOKFIELD Brookfield 4-H Friends met recently to share
Valley shows signs of economic recovery
For the first time since March, the Mahoning Valley combined increased employment, shrinking unemployment and a growing labor force in October, all of which are signs of economic recovery.
Howland’s Nia Grant contributing at Penn State
As a sophomore, Nia Grant is having an impact on the 2012 Penn State women’s volleyball team, ranked No. 2 nationally.
YSU falls again at Duquesne
Down by one point with eight seconds remaining, Kendrick Perry took the ball up court, hoping to do one better than his game-tying 3-pointer Monday night.
LaBrae’s Aldridge award finalist
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG For the past two-and-a-half years, LaBrae’s
Missing Harrison County children found in Liberty
Staff report liberty Two children were recovered in the township a few hours after they were
Mangapora signs with Ball State
Students, faculty and family piled into the Canfield High gymnasium at high noon as they awaited “The Decision.”
Commission holds off on decision on small livestock in Youngstown
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s planning commission agreed Tuesday
Ohio high school testing standards to be raised
Staff report columbus Education leaders in Ohio have reached an agreement that will transform
Sweet difference between holidays
By TOM WILLIAMs williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The biggest difference between Canada’s
Officials investigate mysterious odor at Poland library
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The shelves at the Poland Library are stocked with
OSU fans unhappy about ban on Bucks
Associated Press COLUMBUS Any other year Ohio State is unbeaten and ranked No. 4 coming into its
Officials clear final hurdle for Austintown racino
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Planning Commission has
Resident: Atkinson Avenue area near homicide usually is quiet
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Faith leader issues call to action at annual breakfast
Elsie Dursi, executive director of Mahoning Valley Association of Churches, listens as the Rev. Susan Quinn Bryan of Cincinnati makes a point in her keynote address at the annual prayer breakfast. The Rev. Ms. Bryan spoke on aspects of the federal budget as a “moral document.”
End culture wars
Opinion: By Danny Westneat Seattle Times SEATTLE Like most wars, the culture war that has raged for 40
Egypt’s economy faltering
Opinion: CAIRO I came to Egypt to examine the impact a Muslim Brotherhood president has had on the
Batch likely to start for Steelers
By JEFF SCHUDEL The News-Herald When the Cleveland Browns leave the practice facility earlier
The Five
You can celebrate All Things Cleaver on Thanksgiving Day when the retro-channel Antenna TV airs a
Bernanke warns politicians to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday urged Congress and
Spike Lee unveils making of ‘Bad’
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times In the opening moments of the new documentary “Bad25” (9:30
More dinners
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Hostess: Talks with union fail
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Doctors group backs OTC birth- control pills
Associated Press WASHINGTON No prescription or doctor’s exam needed: The nation’s largest group
This red-menace remake is solid but silly Ra-Ra ‘Red Dawn’
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service “Red Dawn” is a lot funnier than you remember.
Injury-plagued Steelers hoping veteran can help
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Plaxico Burress is back where he once belonged. The Pittsburgh
Feds: Insider trading netted $276M
Associated Press NEW YORK A former hedge-fund portfolio manager was arrested Tuesday in what
Rutgers is latest to jump to Big Ten
Associated Press PISCATAWAY, N.J. As the Big East was being picked apart, Rutgers was looking
A tree grows in Canfield
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Lockout talks to begin again today in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK This time, NHL owners and players are staying apart for one day.
Kelly: Golson is ready for Southern California
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly believes Everett Golson is ready
Rubble cleanup in NY, NJ is massive undertaking
Associated Press NEW YORK Just a few months ago, the parking lot at Jacob Riis Park on New York
Pa. film officials: boost tax credit
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The state could see a lot more lights, cameras, action and jobs
Is there a gift for voting for Obama?
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star Every day for a week and a half I’ve been checking the mail
Youngstown’s Total Package Band will perform at the All-City Class Reunion party at 9 p.m.
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Perfect pairing
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Thanksgiving What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Black mark on Boy Scouts
Opinion: The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wisc.: The more we think about the Boy Scouts’ “perversion files,” the
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Obama should bring in new staffers
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oddly enough
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US new-home starts jump to fastest pace in 4 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders started construction last month on the most homes and
Puppeteer resigns amid controversy
Associated Press NEW YORK Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash has resigned from “Sesame Street” in the
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holiday dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Benghazi attack warrants an objective investigation
Editorial: Closed-door meetings between key intelligence officials and members of Congress failed to provide
Holiday help
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Envy isn’t really the issue
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400 letters sent to potential jurors
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The capital murder trial of a Youngstown
Surplus food
Surplus food Catholic Charities Senior Center, 600 E. 4th St., East Liverpool, free hot meal
Marc Dann’s law license suspended for 6 months
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc Dann, who resigned from
Judge: Officer violated terms of probation
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BOARDMAN Warren police officer Jeff Miller spent the past five
prep schedules
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Loving holiday leftovers
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13 submit names for Supreme Court seat
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Thirteen people have submitted their names to Gov. John
Baskets for happier holiday
A local charity made Thanksgiving a little easier for nearly 400 families Tuesday.
Mideast cease-fire remains elusive
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel and the Hamas militant group edged closer to a cease-fire
Syrian rebels seize base, arms
Associated Press BASE OF THE 46TH REGIMENT, Syria After a nearly two-month siege, Syrian rebels
Cavaliers preparing for month without Irving
Akron Beacon Journal INDEPENDENCE Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant was in attendance
Turkey, pie and politics? Holiday table can be site of family friction
Associated Press Ah, Thanksgiving. A little turkey, some cranberry mold, maybe apple pie with ice
Howland graduate has athletic family
Staff report Penn State volleyball player Nia Grant of Howland, no doubt, gets her height and
3 get prison in failed bomb plot
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Salvation Army expecting 750 at free Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday
The Salvation Army is gearing up to feed more than 750 people for Thanksgiving dinner, an increase of more than 15 percent over last year.
Covelli donates $10M to OSU for new arena
Ohio State University will use a $10 million gift from the country's largest owner of Panera restaurants — a huge Buckeye fan — to build a 4,000-seat arena to replace the aging-but-iconic St. John Arena.
Former boxing champ Camacho critical after shooting
Police in Puerto Rico say former boxing champion Hector “Macho” Camacho has been shot and critically wounded.
Weathersfield administrator applicants narrowed to 5
Weathersfield Township trustees have narrowed a field of 18 applicants to five candidates for the township administrator, zoning inspector and road superintendent position.
Deadline to register to speak to Park/Rec board moved to Monday
The Youngstown Park and Recreation Commission is extending the deadline to submit speaker request forms for the upcoming meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Driver in Texas float-train crash is veteran
The driver of a parade float filled with wounded veterans and their spouses that was struck by a freight train in West Texas is an Army veteran himself who is "in shock" over the accident that killed four people, an attorney said Tuesday.
Officials predicting Israel cease-fire soon
A diplomatic push to end Israel's nearly weeklong offensive in the Gaza Strip gained momentum Tuesday, with Egypt's president predicting that airstrikes would soon end, the U.S. secretary of state racing to the region and Israel's prime minister saying his country would be a "willing partner" to a cease-fire with the Islamic militant group Hamas.
Elmo's 28-year puppeteer resigns after second sex abuse claim in week
Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash resigned from "Sesame Street" today amid allegations he sexually abused underage boys, bringing an end to a 28-year career in which he turned the furry red monster into one of the most beloved - and lucrative - characters on TV and in toy stores.
Prosecutors to seek death in Texas officer killing
Prosecutors to seek death in Texas officer killing AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors will seek the
Latest homicide victim identified
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Israel intensifies attacks, despite truce talk
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Former Mouseketeer Bonita Lynn Fields dies at 68
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Ex-hedge fund trader charged in $276M insider ploy
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Girl, 13, fatally shot on Miami-area school bus
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Woman gets 80 years for deadly Texas day care fire
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HP says acquired company lied about finances
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Miami-area student hit by bullet on school bus
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Program on state parks scheduled
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Dann’s law license suspended for six months
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Driver named in Texas parade crash
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Deliberations resume in day care fire trial
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Valley showing signs of economic recovery
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City police investigating homicide on Atkinson Avenue
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I-80/Route 11 ramp to close tonight
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Firing recommended in state test cheating probe
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West Penn has new head in Highmark merger talks
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4 pupils charged for vodka gummy bears
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REUNIONS
East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s
Jaclyn M. Serich | Thomas L. Williams
YOUNGSTOWN Jaclyn M. Serich of Niles and Thomas L. Williams of Girard exchanged marriage vows
Angela Catalano | Michael Beshore
BOARDMAN Angela Catalano and Michael Beshore, both of Massillon, exchanged marriage vows during a
Danielle Ryan | Brian Johns
WARREN St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church provided the setting of the July 28 exchange of vows between
Lisa Bernat | Michael Firmstone
NEW MIDDLETOWN Zion Lutheran Church was the setting of the Sept. 15 exchange of vows of Lisa
Jessica Bayer | Joshua Crissman
BOARDMAN Jessica Bayer and Joshua Crissman, both of Brunswick, Ohio, exchanged marriage vows Aug.
Kerri Peachock | Billy Lloyd
YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium provided the setting of the Oct. 13 exchange of vows between Kerri
Baskets of blessings
Monica Mattiussi of Cardinal Mooney High School helps to sort food items to be distributed to the needy. Students packed the baskets after school Monday, and juniors and seniors will deliver the baskets to Catholic Charities today for distribution to families.
2 arraigned in Warren murder
Officers with the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office stood in front of the county courthouse with high- powered rifles at the ready.
Israel, Hamas exchange fire, tough terms for cease-fire
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers traded fire and tough cease-fire proposals Monday, and threatened to escalate their border conflict if diplomacy fails. No deal appeared near.
Hagan, Gerberry draft bill to cut Y’town judgeship
A bill to abolish the third Youngstown municipal judge seat will be introduced today, and state lawmakers expect it to be approved before the December recess.
GIVING THANKS
Who doesn’t like Thanksgiving? Turkeys. From their point of view, it isn’t such a good deal: “I don’t like Thanksgiving, the saddest time of year. When the leaves start falling, just get me out of here.”
YSU men suffer first loss
With less than 10 seconds remaining in Monday’s game against North Dakota State, Youngstown State guard Kendrick Perry gave the Penguins a reason to believe.
Race for mayor begins
The race for Youngstown mayor officially began Monday as Mahoning County Commissioner John A. McNally IV filed petitions Monday for the May 2013 Democratic primary.
About time: Meyer is back in ‘The Game’ with OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS In the Meyer household in the 1960s and ’70s in Ashtabula, it was a virtual holiday when the Michigan-Ohio State game came along each November.
Maryland jumping to Big Ten for money
Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, MD. Choosing to look toward the future rather than honor the past, Maryland joined the Big Ten on Monday, bolting from the Atlantic Coast Conference in a move driven by the school’s budget woes.
Police identify victim as gang member
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police have identified the city’s latest murder victim as a member of the H-Block South Side street gang, but are not yet sure if that gang affiliation led to his murder.
Engineer: Ex-official should pay
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Randy Smith, the current Trumbull County engineer, wants former engineer David DeChristofaro to pay $114,000 that Smith feels DeChristofaro owes the engineer’s office for legal expenses.
Kaepernick sizzles as Bears flop
Colin Kaepernick passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start in place of the injured Alex Smith, and the San Francisco 49ers whipped the Chicago Bears 32-7 on Monday night in a highly touted NFC showdown that hardly lived up to the hype.
Nursing-home patients lose appeals bid
By DOUG LIVINGSTON and CAITLIN COOK TheNewsOutlet.org Faced with a choice of closing the respiratory care unit or closing the entire facility, the administrator of Valley Renaissance Healthcare Center in Boardman chose the first option.
East Palestine’s Casi building pro career
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Alexandra Casi, figuratively, lives on a golf course.
Noreen develops Phantoms
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN While wins and losses remain the defining
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Simon willed OSU over Badgers
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No fantastic finishes for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Pat Shurmur sounds like a broken record when he talks about
october home sales
2012 Mahoning County: 196 Median sales price: $82,000 Trumbull County: 144 Median sales
Veteran UTEP coach retires after 31 years
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas UTEP coach Mike Price is retiring after a 31-year career notable
Suspect in restaurant robbery pleads not guilty in Struthers court
Staff report struthers A man who is charged with robbing a Youngstown-Poland Road restaurant at
Board VP: Approval of levy was team effort
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Passage of an emergency levy took a team
Pavlik, Ward could fight in super middleweight bout
Staff report Kelly Pavlik’s next fight could be on Jan. 26 against current WBC and WBA super
Winningest coach in history retires
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS John Gagliardi put sleepy little Collegeville, Minn., on the
US stocks rise on budget-deal hopes
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Ind. home explosion probed as homicide
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Authorities launched a homicide investigation Monday into the
Unions killed the Twinkie
Opinion: Killing the goose that lays the golden egg is one of those old fairy tales for children which has a
Kill: Player left team over being disciplined
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota coach Jerry Kill said Monday that top receiver A.J.
Adopt a senior pet this month
Opinion: Daily Press, Escanaba, Mich.: Animal shelters and rescue groups everywhere have loving, healthy,
Even apes have midlife crises, study finds
Associated Press NEW YORK Chimpanzees going through a midlife crisis? It sounds like a setup for
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Judge asks Hostess to mediate with union
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Twinkies won’t die that easily after all. Hostess Brands
GM opens new plant in China
Associated Press HONG KONG General Motors Co. and its local Chinese partners have launched a
QUOTABLE ANDY REID, coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, on the possibility he’d resign:
“I’m standing in front of the team and telling them, ‘These are the things we need to do,’ one of
Syrian Islamists reject opposition
Syrian Islamists reject opposition BEIRUT Syria’s increasingly powerful Islamist rebel factions
Game Time
Game Time Matchup: Youngstown Phantoms at Indiana Ice Puck drop: Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. Where:
Lawsuit filed against village, ex-mayor
Staff report WARREN Stanley Zoldan, a Lordstown councilman charged criminally in 2011 after he
Federal judge denies bid for park Nativity displays
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A federal judge Monday denied a Christian group’s bid for a
Man faces charges after two accidents
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have arrested a 56-year-old East Side man on charges of driving
oddly enough
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INSIDE
INSIDE The Browns have mastered the art of the narrow defeat under second-year coach Pat Shurmur.
Miami self-imposes another bowl ban
Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. Calling the move prudent and unprecedented, Miami is self-
NAMII announces executive panel
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute has announced
Council to vote on ordinances
Staff report POLAND Village council is expected to discuss and will likely vote on two
Forecasters expect holiday retail sales in Ohio to increase
Associated Press CINCINNATI Economic forecasters say Ohio’s rebounding economy and improved
Joblessness tied to rise in heart attack risk
Associated Press CHICAGO Unemployment hurts more than your wallet — it may damage your heart.
Moderate Republicans are gone
Opinion: Republicans just lost eight seats in the House. But if you’d wandered into the House of
Obama makes history with trip to Myanmar, Cambodia
Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia On a history-making trip, President Barack Obama on Monday
Valley home sales post modest gains
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN October home-sales figures show that the
Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
No grace period
Opinion: By Dusty Nix Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Judging from the rabid, shrill, apocalyptic mouth foam
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Finance
‘Guardians’ fails to rise to occasion
REVIEW ‘RISE OF THE GUARDIANS’ Grade: D Credits: Directed by Peter Ramsey; with the voices of
Mayor Sammarone can shrink municipal court via the budget
Editorial: While the vacant Youngstown Municipal Court judgeship can only be eliminated through an act of the
Lawyer: Panel acted unfairly
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A lawyer made one allegation after another against
newsmakers
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Where’s help when we need it?
Opinion: Where’s help when we need it? Disaster strikes outside the United States and usually before the
Tree chosen
Tree chosen Youngstown The city has chosen a Christmas tree for the 2012 holiday season. The
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Playhouse’s take on ‘Cinderella’ has young princesses in mind
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, pa. Little girls love meeting — and
Conservatives must keep up the fight
Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation Yes, conservatives are disappointed that a president who
Have faith in ‘Life of Pi’
REVIEW ‘Life of pi’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Ang Lee; cast includes Suraj Sharma, Irrfan
birthdays
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Leftwich won’t start Sunday
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Joe Wright’s ambitious, technically dazzling adaptation of “Anna Karenina,” set
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college basketball roundup | Monday’s games
MEN No. 1 Indiana 66, Georgia 53 NEW YORK Victor Oladipo had 15 points and eight rebounds to
nba roundup | Monday’s games
Irving out four weeks: Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving will miss at least one month
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Kaepernick, 49ers whip Bears 32-7
Kaepernick, 49ers whip Bears 32-7 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Colin Kaepernick passed for 243 yards and
Patrol probes fatal one-vehicle crash in East Palestine
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$123M settlement approved in Del. child abuse case
$123M settlement approved in Del. child abuse case DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has approved a $123
High security at courthouse for Trumbull arraignments
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Lordstown councilman sues village and former mayor
Lordstown councilman sues village and former mayor WARREN Stanley Zoldan, a Lordstown councilman
Prosecutor: Children left at day care were doomed
Prosecutor: Children left at day care were doomed HOUSTON (AP) — A prosecutor tells jurors a Texas
3 deer use automatic doors to enter Iowa store
3 deer use automatic doors to enter Iowa store CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Shoppers in Iowa got an
Judge plans to deny bid for park Xmas displays
Judge plans to deny bid for park Xmas displays LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles federal judge has
Break-in reported at South Side church
Break-in reported at South Side church YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the people responsible
Youngstown Fire Department promotes four
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NYPD searching for man in shopkeeper shootings
NYPD searching for man in shopkeeper shootings NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City police
Hagan, Gerberry seek to abolish third municipal judge seat
Hagan, Gerberry seek to abolish third municipal judge seat
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS A.R.T.S. Club is having a holiday craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at Mohawk
Library offers gift baskets drawings
Library offers gift baskets drawings BRISTOLVILLE Bristol Public Library, 1855 Ohio 88, is
No playoffs: Penguins denied berth in FCS postseason
For the first time since 2006, the Youngstown State football team finished a season with seven Division I wins.
City seeks input on fracking in Youngstown parks
The city doesn’t have plans to lease park land to companies for oil and gas drilling, but its parks and recreation commission will take comments from the public about the issue.
YSU women pull away in second half to win
With two minutes remaining in the first half, Youngstown State coach Bob Boldon called a 20-second timeout and delivered a message.
Man, 18, killed in S. Side shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old
Early work begins on $4.3M YSU sports facility
Site preparation has begun on a new $4.3 million sports complex in a once-blighted North Side neighborhood across from Stambaugh Stadium.
Delays add up and produce no result in search for city schools’ treasurer
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown It’s been nearly a year since the former city
Flags help Dallas wrap up Browns
The Cleveland Browns were already hampered with starting cornerback Joe Haden injured.
Polish Folk Circle sticks with tradition to honor the Nativity
Teaching others to create szopkas is all about keeping the Polish traditions alive.
Keselowski captures Sprint Cup crown
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. Here’s a tweet for Brad Keselowski: NASCAR champion. Roger
Survey favors moving school
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A study on the feasibility of moving Cardinal
Baltimore slips past Steelers
Jacoby Jones returned a punt for a touchdown, Justin Tucker kicked two field goals, and the Baltimore Ravens took control of the AFC North with a 13-10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
There’s an app for getting kids interested in library story time
Storybook characters come alive at the public library’s new iPad story times for preschool children.
Wonders in the Woods
Dan Klimas of Landscape by Design works at cutting brick into the new $1.2 million path atFellows Riverside Gardens. Fellows Riverside Gardens is known for its roses, tulips and daffodils, but new paths opening next month will take visitors inside a native woodland setting filled with hemlock, oaks and sugar maples.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
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Israeli strike kills 11 in Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip An Israeli missile ripped through a two-story home in a
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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Obama extending ‘hand of friendship’ to Myanmar
Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar President Barack Obama opened his historic trip to Myanmar,
Review: “Call of Duty: Black Ops II”
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newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Twilight’ finale dawns with $141.3M weekend LOS ANGELES The sun has set on the
Bradley Cooper gives one of his best performances in new film ‘Silver Linings’ is golden
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Movies about the mentally ill tend to render them
American Music Awards | Winners
Artist of the year: Justin Bieber New artist of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen Pop/rock female
Cisco to buy Meraki for $1.2 billion
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Hostess brands
Hostess brands Hostess Brands Inc. will be in a New York bankruptcy courtroom today to start the
Twinkies likely to survive sale of Hostess Brands
Associated Press DETROIT Twinkie lovers, relax. The tasty cream-filled golden spongecakes are
Can we just get it together?
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday The campaign dust has settled. The echoes of wild charge and
Potential in Middle East for a disaster is too great to ignore
Editorial: President Barack Obama repeated over the weekend a past statement that Israel has a right to defend
Sandy and winds of change
Opinion: By Eugene Linden Los Angeles Times Even as Sandy underwent its bizarre metamorphosis from
Wii U console launches in a sea of tech gadgets
Associated Press NEW YORK In the six years since the last major video-game system launched,
Fed agency needs day in court
Opinion: WASHINGTON There can be unseemly exposure of the mind as well as of the body, as the progressive
Average credit-card debt per borrower rises
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Americans cranked up their use of credit cards in the third
New band, new sound for Castro
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” was the first 45 single
AMAs believe in Bieber
Associated Press LOS ANGELES America proved its Bieber Fever was strong: The teen singer
Rhodes Scholar
Associated Press CANTON A 21-year-old Canton man who wants to become a physician and also work
Man shot to death in Lawrence County
Associated Press ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. A man has been arrested in the shooting death of another man
Ohio kids go ‘gaga’ for Jewish game
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A two-syllable word cracked the silence over the school
OSU, Michigan begin chatter
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Devin Gardner has flourished in three straight starts at
Now comes the difficult part
Opinion: Now comes the difficult part Cincinnati Enquirer: The campaign season was long and exhausting. Yet
Company expands search for missing oil-rig worker
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The owner of an oil platform that caught fire after an explosion in
Law enforcers plan enforcement blitz
Associated Press COLUMBUS Law enforcers around Ohio plan more than 9,700 hours of enforcement
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. prep hockey league to restore pregame anthem PITTSBURGH The Pennsylvania
Parade where vets were killed had used route for 3 years
Associated Press MIDLAND, Texas Organizers of a parade in West Texas in which four U.S. military
QUOTABLE DEREK DOOLEY, who was fired as Tennessee’s football coach Sunday:
“I am sorry we could not generate enough wins to create hope for a brighter future.”
76ers hand Cavaliers sixth consecutive loss
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Evan Turner had 19 points and nine assists to lead the
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: Blaney, a Hartford native and Badger High graduate, finished
Births
Births ST. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher and Justine Burrell, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 16.
FELICIA FAUVIE
FELICIA FAUVIE ACCUSED OF ROBBERY, RETAIL THEFT Height: 5’6” Weight: 190 Hair: Blonde
Another way to count the reasons
Opinion: Another way to count the reasons A Nov. 12 letter listed that writer’s reasons Barack Obama was
Maryland mulling move to Big Ten
Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, MD. The University of Maryland’s decision to stay in the Atlantic
“Literacy has to be reinforced with books and with technology because it is what our children
“Literacy has to be reinforced with books and with technology because it is what our children know
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board of Directors, 4:30 p.m., TMHA
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
birthdays
birthdays Actor Alan Young (“Mr. Ed”) is 93. Talk show host Larry King is 79. Talk show host Dick
Congress wants answers on ‘talking points’
Congress wants answers on ‘talking points’ WASHINGTON Lawmakers said Sunday they want to know
In the huddle How area players fared in Week 11
Buffalo Bills Donald Jones, WR, YSU — Started and caught two passes for 11 yards in the Bills’
Holiday baskets for Mahoning families
Holiday baskets for Mahoning families YOUNGSTOWN Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will
McDonald to celebrate Christmas with tree lighting, Santa, hayrides
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The 31st annual Christmas in the Village festivities
Thomas powers Ohio State
Associated Press UNCASVILLE, Conn. Deshaun Thomas made a case Sunday that he’s ready to be Ohio
Hundreds receive food bags in memory of murder victim
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Hundreds of people took part in a food drive Saturday at the Covelli
YSU swimming
YSU swimming Cleveland The Youngstown State swimming and diving team competed against Cleveland
Sunday, November 18 (92 stories)
Highway patrol seeks public’s help in finding car that fled scene of serious accident
Highway patrol seeks public’s help in finding car that fled scene of serious accident Staff report
Shooting leaves 38-year-old man dead outside Lawrence County restaurant
Shooting leaves 38-year-old man dead outside Lawrence County restaurant Associated Press ELLWOOD
Obama warns of dangers of ground war in Gaza, Israel
Obama warns of dangers of ground war in Gaza, Israel Associated Press BANGKOK The U.S. and
Youngstown man, 18, found shot to death on South Side today
Youngstown man, 18, found shot to death on South Side today Staff report YOUNGTSTOWN An 18
Deadline nears to sign up to sound off on fracking in Youngstown parks
Deadline nears to sign up to sound off on fracking in Youngstown parks Staff report
Work begins on $4.3M YSU sports complex on Fifth Avenue
Work begins on $4.3M YSU sports complex on Fifth Avenue Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Site
Ohio Highway Patrol, others plan 9,700 hours of enforcing drunken-driving laws for holidays
Ohio Highway Patrol, others plan 9,700 hours of enforcing drunken-driving laws for holidays
Most support moving Cardinal Mooney High School to suburb, survey finds
Most support moving Cardinal Mooney High School to suburb, survey finds By DENISE DICK
Reporters condemn Israeli missile attacks on Gaza media centers today
Reporters condemn Israeli missile attacks on Gaza media centers today Associated Press PARIS
SOCIETY DIGEST || Free Thanksgiving dinner to residents
Free Thanksgiving dinner to residents BROOKFIELD Brookfield Township Outreach Association is
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church, 3504 Main St.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a fabric mitten program. Hostess is Joann
Harrises honored with party for 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Harris of Youngstown were honored by their family with a party
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Dinner honors Lepleys for 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lepley of Youngstown were honored for their 60th wedding
Christmas fundraiser set for Children's Aid Society
MERCER, PA. Friends of Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County is sponsoring its annual
'Supper with Santa' at Boardman Park
Boardman Park will sponsor “Supper with Santa” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6 at the Lariccia Family Community Center.
Rookie Kokrak fared well enough to retain PGA card
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com As he stood at the tee box of the final hole of the tournament
Revisiting Youngstown’s explosive past
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Fifty years ago, a longtime local
Ursuline ousted | Kirtland rallies from 24 down
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com AURORA Ursuline didn’t allow a first down, held Kirtland
Phillips Mfg. will challenge Niles strikebreaker law
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The attorney representing Phillips Manufacturing, whose
Youngstown Complaints Choir gripes In harmony
Youngstown Complaints Choir asks, ‘Does anybody really care?’ By Ashley Luthern
YSU makes playoff case with dominant win
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Following Saturday’s 27-6 victory over Indiana
Area artists offer items at semiannual Ward Bakery show
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The halls and studios of Ward Bakery
SPORTS DIGEST || Hole in one
Hole in one Angus Macauley used a 7-iron to shoot a hole in one on the 142-yard hole No. 2 at
Salinas rebounds to defeat Maynor
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL A first-round knockdown and subsequent stare down by
Fee for registry of rental property doubled in Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown is doubling its rental-property
Suspect flees Youngstown police, hides under North Side porch
YOUNGSTOWN A 31-year-old city man is facing charges of aggravated burglary, obstructing official
Phantoms snap 4-game skid
Staff report MUSKEGON, MICH. Six Phantoms registered goals as Youngstown snapped a four-game
METRO DIGEST | I-80/SR 46 ramp closures start today
I-80 closures today AUSTINTOWN From 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Monday, Interstate 80 and state
METRO DIGEST || Boardman 'Drano' bomb fizzles
Boardman officials find ‘Drano bomb’ in township yard BOARDMAN Township police and firefighters
Federal dollars at stake in the Valley
If Congress failes to act, 'horrible things happen,' says Paul Sracic, chairman of Youngstown State University’s political science department.
OSU wins division crown
Associated Press MADISON, WIS. Ohio State clinched one title, and kept its slim hopes for
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. True or false: Tug-of-war was an Olympic sport. T.Z., Ocala, Fla. A. It’s true. Tug-of-war
Family Closet moves
Family Closet moves niles Nona’s Family Closet has moved to Pinetree Square Plaza in Niles at 36
Wollet’s pick seals victory
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN Kent State’s remarkable season just keeps getting better. The
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Larry Clark film wins top prize at Rome fest ROME A film by “Kids” director Larry
Mayo’s 19 points power Mavs past Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND O.J. Mayo scored 19 points and the Dallas Mavericks used a pair of
Keselowski has pole for NASCAR’s finale
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. Brad Keselowski got some help on the last day of practice for
Pittsburgh rallies to defeat Oakland
Associated Press PITTSBURGH J.J. Moore had five of his team-high 16 points in overtime, and
Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify as talks toward cease-fire begin
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel destroyed the headquarters of Hamas’ prime
US defends Israel in its Gaza attacks
Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE The White House on Saturday defended Israel’s right to
Moore nets 16 in Ohio State romp
Associated Press COLUMBUS Darryce Moore (Boardman High) and Tayler Hill scored 16 points apiece
God sends a message to the GOP
Opinion: The banner was on display election night in all its heavenly glory at the Mahoning County Republican
BIG TEN Saturday’s other games
Nebraska 38, Minnesota 14 LINCOLN, NEB. Taylor Martinez threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns
Officials: Vets’ float crossed after signals
Officials: Vets’ float crossed after signals midland, texas A parade float filled with wounded
Obama presses Congress to avert fiscal cliff
Obama presses Congress to avert fiscal cliff AP Photo DCJM101 %reldate(2012-11-17T11:02:22 Eds:
Whither our sense of outrage?
Editorial: Whither our sense of outrage? The page one story looking back on the car-bombing that killed
Unbeaten Notre Dame shuts out Wake Forest
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Notre Dame got one first-place vote in the coaches’ poll last
Anti-tax pledge author: Romney failed to connect
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Noted conservative anti-tax activist Grover
McGloin has career day
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Aided by crutches, star linebacker Michael Mauti stood arm-
Surprisingly versatile
McClatchy Newspapers We all know how the right necklace or earrings can dress up an outfit. In
Prep volleyball ITCL all-star game
What: Inter Tri-County League volleyball all-star game. When: Today, 4 p.m. Where: Crestview
In Egypt, train hits school bus, killing 51
Associated Press ASSIUT, Egypt A speeding train that crashed into a bus carrying Egyptian
Community thanksgiving dinners | When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
US legislators for the Valley hope for deal
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the nation heading toward the so-called
Natural-gas drilling presents Obama with historic choices
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Energy companies, environmental groups, and even Hollywood stars
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE | Saturday’s games
Southern Illinois 35, Western Illinois 0 CARBONDALE, ILL. Kory Faulkner threw a touchdown pass
Growing up — Wile E. Coyote style
Opinion: A Facebook photo from an old friend ambushed our lives this week, and it came at a coincidental time
Retailers incorporate 'showrooming' into Black Friday strategies
By Tim Feran Columbus Dispatch Black Friday used to mark the unofficial start of the holiday
Woman’s remains found in Pa. tunnel finally identified
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A woman whose skeletal remains were found in an abandoned western
Outcome of judicial races turns spotlight on reforms
Editorial: Twenty-five years ago, the voters of Ohio resoundingly defeated a ballot measure that would have
Penguins waiting to judge season
YOUNGSTOWN There is a certain standard for the Youngstown State football program. It’s simple,
Buckeyes handle hostile environs
Associated Press UNCASVILLE, Conn. Ohio State finally got a test away from Columbus and managed
Twinkie prices soar online
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Twinkies are being sold on the Internet like exquisite
Railroad initiative nearing completion
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An $850 million investment to improve
Area running calendar
Area running calendar NOVEMBER Thursday — Warren Kiwanis Club Turkey Trot five-mile and two-mile
career paths & limelight
Dining VegNews, the industry leader in vegan publications, has awarded The Flaming Ice Cube one of
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is “CSI: Miami” going to come back on the air? A. I have
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2012. There are 43 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Michael Mick v. Keven Morrison, personal injury.
Insurers’ edicts dangerous
Opinion: By Charles Atkins Hartford Courant I’m a psychiatrist who works with people with severe
AREA BOWLING SCORES
First-quarter winners Amron — Karen Melnick, Mike Mrakovich, Norma Diver, Jim Osborne in North
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Pay more attention to lunches
Opinion: Pay more attention to lunches An excellent letter to the editor last Sunday by Richard J.
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Nov. 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Racketeer” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Poseidon’s Arrow” by Clive
Browns to face pickoff leader
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Both coaches get questions about their job security. Both
record reviews
Christina Aguilera Album: “Lotus” (RCA Records) Grade: C+ Christina Aguilera is easily one of
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food and clothing
Household book offers butler’s best
Household book offers butler’s best Few of us have the luxury of a household staff like the one on
Bouncing Back
By Adolfo Flores Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Indoor trampoline parks are springing into
Two good options in packaged stuffings
For many people, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without stuffing. But it also isn’t complete
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Specialists help seniors who are on the move
Dallas Morning News For 60 years, Connie Strow grew up and raised her family in the Dallas home
Streetcar line to get Super Bowl debut
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS With the Super Bowl less than three months away, New Orleans is
Injured Steelers playing for first
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Byron Leftwich stared into the sea of cameras and started to laugh.
Saturday, November 17 (102 stories)
Petitions for U.S. secession submitted from all 50 states
What began as a small group of citizens voicing their disappointment with President Barack Obama’s victory in last week’s presidential election, has turned into a plea from hundreds of thousands of citizens to have their states be granted independence from the federal government.
Texas float carrying war vets killed by train entered crossing after signals
A parade float filled with wounded veterans that collided with a freight train had crossed onto the railroad tracks after warning signals were going off, investigators said Saturday.
Some Republicans realizing they're just not 'with it'
To hear some Republicans tell it, the Grand Old Party needs to get with the times.
Kirtland rallies to defeat Ursuline
Kirtland rallies to defeat Ursuline AURORA After trailing 24-0 at halftime, Kirtland rallied to
I-80 ramps at SR 46 closing Sunday
From at 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, Interstate 80 and state Route 46 interchanges will be closed for pavement repairs.
Ursuline regional final: Kirtland takes lead, 32-31
Ursuline regional final: Kirtland takes lead, 32-31
Ursuline regional final: Irish lead 31-24 in third
Ursuline regional final: Irish lead 31-24 in third
Annual Wards Bakery holiday sale offers more artists, unique gifts
The halls and studios of Ward Bakery Building on lower Mahoning Avenue were filled with a variety of art Saturday, all of it handmade by local artists.
Ursuline regional final: Kirtland come back, 24-16
Ursuline regional final: Kirtland come back, 24-16
Youngstown Complaints Choir sings final show today
Kelly Bancroft has heard a lot of complaints lately.
No. 6 Buckeyes beat Wisconsin in OT, 21-14
No. 6 Buckeyes beat Wisconsin in OT, 21-14 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Carlos Hyde scored on a 2-yard run
Train crashes schoolbus in Egypt, killing 51, including 2- to 6-year-olds
A speeding train that crashed into a bus carrying Egyptian children to their kindergarten on Saturday killed 51 and prompted a wave of anger against a government under mounting pressure to rectify the former regime's legacy of neglect.
After Obama win, Dems tell GOP: Forget cutting SS, Medicare, Medicare
President Barack Obama's re-election has stiffened Democrats' spine against cutting popular benefit programs such as Medicare and Social Security. Their new resolve could become as big a hurdle to a deal that would skirt crippling tax increases and spending cuts in January as Republicans' resistance to raising tax rates on the wealthy.
White House defends Israeli attacks on Gaza, blames Hamas
The White House today defended Israel's right to defend itself against attack and decide how to respond to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, blaming the ruling Islamic militant Hamas group for starting the conflict.
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead 13-6 after three quarters
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead 13-6 after three quarters.
Heather Pupa | David McCormick
YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church provided the setting for he Sept. 29
Kelly Tucker | Nathaniel Ford
YOUNGSTOWN We Walk By Faith Bible Church was the setting for the Oct. 13 exchange of vows for
Melinda S. Thomas | Kevin R. Wallace
YOUNGSTOWN Melinda S. Thomas and Kevin R. Wallace, both of Youngstown, exchanged vows Sept. 1 in a
Amy M. Galose | Vincent M. Saltalamacchia Jr.
NEEDHAM, MASS. Tony and Charlene Galose of Boardman are announcing the marriage of their daughter,
Masons make donation to scholarship fund
Masons make donation to scholarship fund SALEM Faith Court Order of the Amaranth met recently at
Signup for toy giveaway Tuesday at Nevels Temple
Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., will host a free Christmas toy giveaway for those in need, from infants through age 17.
Youngstown council considers 99-year V&M pact
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation
Brookfield falls short despite late surge
Norwayne ousts Warriors again By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee @vindy.com Stow Norwayne rolled
Penguin women starting to believe
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On the list of headlines you wouldn’t have expected
Protests unfurl over display of flag at Allen's office
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The American flag outside of Dr. Donald Allen’s
Cook is face, body of YSU football
Senior RB hopes to carry Penguins into playoffs By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Warren to step up efforts in drug fight
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN On the same day two Detroit men were indicted in a Sunday
Mogadore stops YCS title hopes
Moments after Brian Marrow received the first trophy in his program’s nine seasons, the Youngstown Christian head football coach paid tribute to his most successful playoff squad and saluted the beast that ended their season.
Warren Twp. fire critically injures grandparents
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Louis Kawecki and his wife, Rita, were in critical
2-year-old injured in parents' brawl on West Side
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A drunken brawl between a West Side
Allen’s barrage keys YSU victory
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the two days leading up to Youngstown State’s
‘Pilot for Day’ honor lifts spirits of East Liverpool boy
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com vienna After 11-year-old Leon Daugherty took his oath with
No. 25 Kent State is shooting for MAC title game
Associated Press TOledo It has been four long and brutal decades for Kent State since it last
Charges dropped against man accused of firing at Warren cops
Staff report WARREN The three counts of misdemeanor menacing filed against a 79-year-old Parkman
Hostess to turn off its ovens
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Twinkies, people joked, would last forever,
Valley activists protest Gaza attacks
Lyana Mansour from Ramallah in the West Bank, waives the Palestinian flag during a vigil in downtown Youngstown Friday in response to the latest violence in Israel.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Violinist Bella Hristova
Survey to provide feedback to schools
Staff report Columbus Results from a new survey of Ohio school students and teachers will help
Hill leaders confident deal can be reached
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional leaders from both parties voiced fresh optimism Friday
Judge OKs FTC’s fine of Google
Judge OKs FTC’s fine of Google SAN FRANCISCO A federal judge has approved a $22.5 million fine
METRO DIGEST || Carrie Underwood sells out Covelli again
Carrie Underwood sells out Covelli again YOUNGSTOWN Carrie Underwood’s April 11 concert at the
NEWSMAKERS
newsmakers Dave Grohl to give keynote at SXSW AUSTIN, Texas Warren native Dave Grohl may be
Thank God for blessings
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Be thankful to him, and
OH WOW! MOMENT
Staff report Youngstown Carefully stacking blocks one at a time, 11-year-olds Alaziah St. Thomas
Logano captures pole for finale at Homestead
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. Joey Logano wants an apology from Jeff Gordon, and Clint
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Dems get heard on elections
Opinion: COLUMBUS There was shouting and chanting at the Statehouse last week, but it wasn’t over GOP-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.60 .22 Avalon
House bill passes, allowing normal trade with Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON Flashing some postelection bipartisanship, House Democrats and
Two years after IPO, GM thriving
Two years after IPO, GM thriving General Motors is about to start its third year as a public
Better bet on transparency
Opinion: The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.: The Corbett administration is moving to ensure that Pennsylvanians
USW files objection to RG Steel’s plan
Staff report WARREN The United Steelworkers union has filed an objection in U.S. Bankruptcy
Jobs added but jobless claims go up
Staff report columbus October was a positive month for Ohio with 13,900 jobs added in the state
Regrettes bring ’60s sound back to life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Adapting ’60s music into a modern sound is what The
Diamond-rich African nation has made a select few wealthy
Editorial: In many COUNTRIES IN AFRICA, dia- monds are a dictator’s best friend. Not only are the precious
New Thanksgiving tradition
Opinion: By Foon Rhee Sacramento Bee Call me old-fashioned, but the plan by major big-box retailers to
Youngstown ranked second in US for affordable housing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown is ranked by CNN Money as the second most affordable city in
Ken Burns relives the horrors The Dust Bowl
By David Martindale Fort Worth Star-Telegram We’ve all heard stories about the Dust Bowl, the
Math program purchased for Chaney students
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University Tech Prep purchased 210 Web-based ALEKS
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Vulnerable as South, you hold: xJ 9 uK Q 10 6 3 vJ 8 7 6 2 w5 The
Canfield graduate on OSU Homecoming Court
Staff report columbus Alexa Lee Arndt was appointed to the 100th Homecoming Court for The Ohio
mahoning county juvenile court poster contest
mahoning county juvenile court poster contest The court conducted its annual poster contest. The
College raises campaign goal
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Ever Higher: The Campaign for Westminster College was so
Gordon’s Sprint Cup beef with Bowyer goes back 7 months
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. When Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon made contact in the closing
Students launch texting campaign
Staff report Youngstown Students in Eileen Bacha’s Honors English 11 class have initiated a
Cavaliers’ Zeller will play tonight
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cavaliers rookie center Tyler Zeller has been cleared to play
Mahoning UMC fortified by the past as it looks to future
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Transition is the watch- word at Mahoning
Sing-along set
Sing-along set liberty A Saturday Night Sing-along is planned today at New Life Christian
Youngstown Christian School honors veterans and families
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown Christian School honored veterans this week in observance of
TCESC students, faculty collect food for families
Staff report Niles Trumbull County Educational Service Center staff members and students
thanksgiving services | At area churches
Valley churches plan special services for Thanksgiving. Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2012. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ruling: Ohio can reject some ballots
Associated Press COLUMBUS Provisional ballots that lack the proper recording of voters’
New CEO digging in to fix Browns
Associated Press Berea As Joe Banner goes from meeting to meeting and decides what may be
OHIO STATE
OHIO STATE news & notes ROAD WARRIORS: A lot of people say a lot of things about what it’s like
2 missing, 4 injured in Gulf platform blaze
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The Coast Guard was searching Friday for two workers missing after
Petraeus testifies: Libyan raid was terrorist attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON Testifying out of sight, ex-CIA Director David Petraeus told
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native qualified 31st (171.745 mph) for the
Buescher just 13th, but takes Trucks crown
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. James Buescher won NASCAR’s Truck Series championship by
Cupp won’t seek court appointment
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Outgoing Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp will
Jerusalem targeted in major escalation
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Palestinian militants took aim at Jerusalem for the
Indictment alleges Niles men belonged to the ‘Savages’ gang
Staff report WARREN Three young Niles men are facing possibly lengthy prison terms after a
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Authorities identify 24 boys on Ohio locker-room videos
Associated Press CANTON Twenty-four boys have been identified on locker- room videotapes that
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY This week’s grand jury indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up
Warren police officer jailed in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Warren City policeman, Jeff Miller, 48, is being held in Mahoning
Ohio opts for federal health-insurance exchange
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio won’t set up its own health insurance exchange but is instead
McNally to run for mayor, focusing on public safety, finances and blight
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If elected Youngstown mayor, outgoing Mahoning
YSU struggles with unknowns for 2014 budget
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown As Youngstown State University continues to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick M. Gannon, 40, of 2740 Rush Blvd.,
Mendenhall ready to return for Steelers
Associated Press Pittsburgh Insisting he feels well with no setbacks after a full week of
YSU volleyball team falls to Valparaiso
YSU volleyball team falls to Valparaiso Cleveland Third-seeded Valparaiso hit .250 as a team and
Ohio State, Wisconsin both have lots of motivation today
Associated Press madison, Wis. Its spot in the Big Ten title game already assured, Wisconsin now
Friday, November 16 (128 stories)
Calvin Center's 3rd annual holiday open house, art sale Sat., Sun
The Calvin Center has its third annual holiday open house and art sale from noon to 6 p.m. today and Sunday at 755 Mahoning Ave.
Boardman Perkins evacuated this morning for fire
Perkins Restaurant on U.S. Route 224 closed for several hours after a Friday morning fire, but reopened about 11 a.m. Friday.
Carrie Underwood sells out Covelli in 6 hours
Carrie Underwood’s April 11 concert at the Covelli Centre is sold out. Tickets went on sale at 10 this morning and were gone by about 4 p.m., according to a press release from the downtown arena.
Bond set for ex-WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw
Bond set for ex-WNBA star Chamique Holdsclaw ATLANTA (AP) — A judge in Atlanta on Friday set bond
3 dead, 1 hurt in shooting in Kansas City suburb
3 dead, 1 hurt in shooting in Kansas City suburb INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Three men broke into a
Ill. boy, 9, charged in toddler’s beating death
Ill. boy, 9, charged in toddler’s beating death BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A 9-year-old boy has been
Poland Library to close temporarily
Poland Library to close temporarily POLAND Poland Library was closed this afternoon and will be
Hostess, maker of Twinkies, to go out of business; strike cited
Hostess, maker of Twinkies, to go out of business; strike cited NEW YORK - Twinkies may last
Cupp won’t seek soon-to-be vacant top court seat
Cupp won’t seek soon-to-be vacant top court seat COLUMBUS Outgoing Ohio Supreme Court Justice
Storm-wrecked NY gay youth center gets quick help
Storm-wrecked NY gay youth center gets quick help NEW YORK (AP) — It took only hours for
Update: Fire out at Gulf oil rig; 4 hurt, 2 may be missing
Update: Fire out at Gulf oil rig; 4 hurt, 2 may be missing VENICE, La. (AP) - An oil rig explosion
Ex-San Diego player pleads guilty in bribery case
Ex-San Diego player pleads guilty in bribery case SAN DIEGO (AP) — A former University of San
Police: 4 vets killed after train hit parade float
Police: 4 vets killed after train hit parade float MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — Four veterans were killed
Coast Guard: Gulf rig fire sends 4 to hospitals
Coast Guard: Gulf rig fire sends 4 to hospitals WEST COTE BLANCHE, La. (AP) - Coast Guard
Oil prices steady as traders eye Mideast conflict
Oil prices steady as traders eye Mideast conflict The price of oil swung between slight gains and
Lawmaker: Petraeus "completely debunked" charge White House politicized Benghazi attack
Lawmaker: Petraeus "completely debunked" that White House politicized Benghazi attack
USDA announces probe in boy’s Pittsburgh zoo death
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Quadriplegic rapist to be freed from Calif. prison
Quadriplegic rapist to be freed from Calif. prison CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) — California prison
Woman with child drives on Phoenix airport runway
Woman with child drives on Phoenix airport runway PHOENIX (AP) — A woman driving with a small
Warren Township fire hospitalizes two
Warren Township fire hospitalizes two Staff report WARREN Township A North Leavitt Road
Pet ID event set for Ohio Puppy
Pet ID event set for Ohio Puppy YOUNGSTOWN A pet ID event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Man to stand trial in brutal death of girlfriend
Man to stand trial in brutal death of girlfriend ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man will
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance has set its next meeting for 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at Western Reserve
Woman sues over Pap smears before cancer diagnosis
Woman sues over Pap smears before cancer diagnosis WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern
University strike authorization ballots to be counted
University strike authorization ballots to be counted HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The union
Police: Parking ticket helped solve kidnap plot
Police: Parking ticket helped solve kidnap plot VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — A parking ticket helped
Poland remembers Darius Patton’s gifts
By TOM WILLIAMS AND JOE SCALZO williams@vindy.com scalzo@vindy.com POLAND “Everyone in
Masury business, Army partner to hire veterans
A Trumbull County business is offering new opportunities for returning service members.
D&L seeks state OK for injection well near Route 82 in Brookfield Township
D&L Energy has applied for a permit for a new injection well in the Mahoning Valley, the first since the moratorium was lifted by the state after several earthquakes in the Youngstown area.
Ursuline hasn't missed a beat since losing Dan Reardon
The Irish haven’t missed a beat since losing Dan Reardon By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com
Ursuline Sisters reassure public on safety of apartments
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield Work is under way on moderate-income senior
First-year coaches honored, 4 Valley standouts earn player of year
Four Valley standouts earn player of the year Staff report Liberty’s Brian Jones started
Youngstown sees no violence tied to influx of Detroit drugs
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Authorities say drugs are coming into
Phantoms’ Stenglein to continue with Michigan State
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms forward JT Stenglein’s big week became a little more
$2.5M bond set for Detroit suspect in Warren slaying
Staff report WARREN Like fellow Detroit native Dale Hatch the day before, Derrick Peete stood
Revenge on Moggy’s mind
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Matt Adorni hasn’t forgotten the final 12
‘The Game’ is more than a game to Carl Diggs
By Joe Catullo sports@vindy.com warren After playing for the University of Michigan and in
Poland hearing draws no opponents of landfill’s expansion
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com POLAND No one at a public hearing Thursday evening
Liberty cops to collect food, other donations to help needy in Valley
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty Township officers hope to fill their patrol
Austintown teen goes distance for St. Jude’s
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Samantha Skowron loves filet mignon, is a
Forever love, forever home
TeeYonna McQueen of Liberty hugs her adopted son, Kaleb Isaiah McQueen, 18 months, during Thursday’s adoption celebration in the Trumbull County Courthouse. Kaleb, whose birth parents could not care for him, went to live with his grandmother at first, then went to live with McQueen 13 months ago.
Canfield Community Briefs
Career center student salon open to public Cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and
Why did Petraeus resign?
Opinion: The resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus over an extramarital affair has raised and will
Boardman Community Briefs
St. Charles hosts mock election St. Charles School students in kindergarten through eighth grade
Tigers’ Cabrera, Giants’ Posey win MVPs
Staff report NEW YORK Miguel Cabrera has a Most Valuable Player award to go with his Triple
Toy hall inducts ‘Star Wars’
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia outmuscled little green army
4 dead, 17 hurt when train hits Texas vets parade
4 dead, 17 hurt when train hits Texas vets parade MIDLAND, Texas Authorities say four people are
Marijuana laws no pipe dream
Opinion: Marijuana laws no pipe dream Philadelphia Inquirer: After his state became one of two where
Architects chosen for Warren building
Architects chosen for Warren building warren The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center, a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.38 —.16 Avalon
BP to pay $4.5B for spill
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A day of reckoning arrived for BP on Thursday as the oil giant
An honest take on ‘Lincoln’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The leading man’s too short, barely suggesting the height
In wake of Warren shoot out, go after the Detroit gangsters
Editorial: Time will tell more of the story behind the motive in the shooting death of Marco Dukes, 32, and
Obama’s message: Ante up
Opinion: WASHINGTON As the debt ceiling loomed last year, President Obama believed Republicans had him over
Star-studded storm benefit concert set
Associated Press NEW YORK Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Kanye West
Hostess says liquidation decision expected today
Associated Press NEW YORK Hostess Brands Inc. said it likely wouldn’t make an announcement until
Palestinian militants target Tel Aviv
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Palestinian militants targeted densely populated Tel Aviv
Future of Ohio Turnpike troubles consumer group
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A consumer-advocacy group concerned about the potential
Discount stores draw different customers
Associated Press NEW YORK This holiday season, the biggest discount chains in the U.S. will tell
Lawmakers may be ready to avert ‘cliff’
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Congress’ rank and file — which will decide whether the nation
‘Twilight’ saga comes to a satisfying finish
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Whatever happens before it, the finale is a doozy, almost
Injured Haden may miss Cowboys game
Associated Press berea The Browns couldn’t win without Joe Haden. They may have to try again.
Driver who ran stop sign in fatal crash may get probation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old city woman will be back in
More workers to pick insurance
Associated Press For some American workers, picking the right health insurance is becoming more
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday West Branch school board, special meeting, 7 a.m., principal’s conference room,
Petraeus made a human mistake
Opinion: CAIRO, Egypt The sudden resignation of David Petraeus as CIA director over an affair makes me very
The ‘many’ no longer ‘one’
Opinion: If you have a dollar bill handy, take it out and look at the back of it. While I’m sure you’ve
Eurozone economy back in recession
McClatchy Newspapers The eurozone is back in a recession, its first in three years, as gross
Badgers will run; Bucks will try to stop them
Associated Press columbus Forget all the white noise surrounding the Ohio State-Wisconsin
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark T. Jamieson Jr., 34, of 1635 E. Midlothian
Sixth-seeded YSU to face Valparaiso
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In 2009, the Horizon League limited its volleyball postseason tournament
Years Ago
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Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Cinderella,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night at the New Castle
newsmakers
newsmakers Clothier who dressed Elvis Presley dies MEMPHIS, Tenn. Bernard Lansky, the Memphis
oddly enough
oddly enough Counterfeit $100s featured wrong face ATTLEBORO, Mass. A Rhode Island man police
“We will always love you — a grammy salute to whitney houston” (10 p.m., cbs):
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State lawmakers honor fallen soldiers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS With 28 tolls of a bell and a somber reading of names,
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Obama will reshape Cabinet
Opinion: “Second terms are hard work,” a veteran of the Bill Clinton White House told me Tuesday. “It’s a
Center grows for parents struggling with addiction
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Parents struggling with addiction no longer
All votes not created equal
Opinion: In elections, every vote counts. But as we know in Ohio, a key swing state, some votes count more
Mahoning works to fix problems with police radio
By jeanne Starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Mahoning County is moving closer to
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, winter
Local softball players sign letters of intent for college
By Matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com There’s no history book, legacy or tradition of softball
Quiet riot: Timmons breaks mold of Steelers’ (normally) chatty LBs
Associated Press pittsburgh James Harrison rarely holds back when it comes to controversial
Ohio coach charged in videotaping of nude boys
Assocaited Press CANTON A high school coach charged with videotaping nude boys in the locker
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield, Girard and Liberty:
Anastasia Budrevich v Ian MacDougall
Anastasia Budrevich and Ian MacDougall exchanged wedding vows during a Feb. 16 ceremony in
METRO DIGEST || Give your input on Youngstown park plans
City park board plans to focus on the future Youngstown A special meeting of Youngstown Park
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Courtney Beebe and Ronald McConnell, Girard, boy, Nov. 12.
Vigil for Palestinians in Central Square set
Vigil for Palestinians in Central Square set YOUNGSTOWN Arab American Community Center of
Christina Gavala v Dr. Jared Bunevich
Christina Maria Gavala became the bride of Dr. Jared Daniel Bunevich during an afternoon ceremony
Students jump-start heart campaign
By ABBY SLANKER „ÄÄneighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School kicked off its annual
St. Christine’s celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children entered St. Christine’s School as students, but
Leo Club and Lions Club help out the needy
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com For the Canfield Lions Club and the Canfield High School
Pool party honors Tofils for their 50 years of marriage
A family pool party May 26 at the home of Amy and John DiRenzo of Austintown honored Ron and Joyce
Disciples Christian Church hosts Trunk or Treat
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Disciples Christian Church put a twist on
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Mike Homsey Instrument: Trumpet Q. When did you start playing your instrument? A. I
Rose Duran v Keith Lopez
Rose Mae Duran and Keith Lopez were united in marriage Jan. 26, 2011, at the Mahoning County Court
Hilltop celebrates STEM week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the second year, students at Hilltop Elementary School
Boardman, Campbell students intern at YSU
While classmates were enjoying the start of summer break a few months ago, three Biotechnology
Heather McGee v Jerimiah Moody
Heather L. McGee became the bride of Jerimiah J. Moody during a ceremony at 1 p.m. June 2 in
North students laugh their way to literacy
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary School students cheered, laughed while
Elise Kraiosky v Nicholas Stanko
Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park provided the setting for the June 2 wedding of Elise
Austintown Sports Briefs
Cheerleaders place at competiton The Austintown Little Falcons 140-pound cheerleading team took
Boardman Police Blotter
Oct. 24 Burglary: Occurred at an apartment in the 90 block of Washington Boulevard, from which two
Holy Family students learn the meaning of Veteran’s Day
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students at Holy Family Parish got a first-hand
Boardman Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
CHC students get out the vote
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As third- and fourth-grade C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Austintown Community Briefs
Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child is planning to send gifts to children all over
Poland Community Briefs
Poland band concert Poland Seminary High School will be hosting its annual fall/holiday concert on
Frank Ohl hat day helps fight cancer
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Frank Ohl students banded together to fight against cancer
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: McKinsie Klim and Melissa KlimInstrument: McKinsie: Clarinet and Mellophone; Melissa:
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Booster basketball tourney set The Poland Boosters basketball tournament, for boys and
Canfield Police Blotter
Oct. 20 Warrant: Police arrested Joseph Williams, 26, of 17511 Laurel Ave., Lake Milton, on an
Stadium hosts Halloween parade
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students were barely recognizable during Stadium Drive
Fitch band chili cook-off honors veterans
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School hosted an event featuring plenty
Canfield Sports Briefs
Varsity basketball tickets available Canfield 2012-13 varsity boys basketball reserved seat season
Thursday, November 15 (124 stories)
Poland residents air concerns at landfill hearing tonight
No one at a public hearing this evening opposed expansion of the Carbon Limestone Landfill, but several people raised concerns about a horizontal-drilling permit issued for the property.
Meridian expansion provides childcare space for addicts in treatment
Parents struggling with addiction no longer have to find sitters for their children — or have their children sit in — while they get treatment at Meridian Community Care.
Former teammate's tribute: So many wanted to be Darius Patton
“Everyone in Poland looked up to him,” Poland High graduate Colin Reardon said of his former teammate Darius Patton. “He was that person you would go to watch, to see him make plays.
Ursuline sisters meet with parents about proposed apartments at Motherhouse
Work is under way on moderate-income senior apartments at the Ursuline Center on Shields Road.
Mahoning Valley police departments garner community-safety honors
Mahoning Valley police departments garner community-safety honors
Consumer group wants questions answered on Ohio Turnpike
Consumer group wants questions answered on Ohio Turnpike
Some employers shifting health insurance decision to workers
For some American workers, picking the right health insurance is becoming more like hunting for the perfect business suit: It takes some shopping around to find a good fit and avoid sticker shock.
Panetta calls for ethics training review in wake of Petraeus/Allen scandal
Top national security officials trudged to Capitol Hill on Thursday to grapple with fallout from the David Petraeus sex scandal as Defense Secretary Leon Panetta asked service chiefs to review ethics training for military officers. He said he was unaware of any other top brass who could turn out to be ensnared in the debacle.
Israeli-Hamas hostilities playing out on social media too
The hostilities between Israel and Hamas have found a new battleground: social media.
Church attendance is part of probation for teen convicted of manslaughter in DUI crash
Church attendance is part of probation for teen convicted of manslaughter in DUI crash MUSKOGEE,
State Route 5 eastbound ramp closed to US Route 422 in Warren
State Route 5 eastbound ramp closed to US Route 422 in Warren
Winning lottery ticket found when Illinois man decides to clean up his desk
Winning lottery ticket found when Illinois man decides to clean up his desk CHICAGO - A retired
Utah city settles with man who flipped off officer
Utah city settles with man who flipped off officer OREM, Utah (AP) — A Utah city has reached a
Diabetes rates rocket in Oklahoma, South
Diabetes rates rocket in Oklahoma, South NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s diabetes problem is getting
Obama views Sandy recovery in aerial tour of NYC
Obama views Sandy recovery in aerial tour of NYC NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama got his
Former Poland football star Darius Patton found dead
Former Poland football star Darius Patton found dead
Investigation work at Indiana blast area nears end
Investigation work at Indiana blast area nears end INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Investigators hope to wrap
Appeals court confirms collar bomb sentence
Appeals court confirms collar bomb sentence ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld
Atheist group sues over what it calls religious electioneering
Atheist group sues over what it calls religious electioneering MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal
BP to pay $4.5 billion in oil spill settlement
BP to pay $4.5 billion in oil spill settlement NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP said today that it will pay
Legislation introduced to ban Internet gaming cafes in Ohio
Legislation introduced to ban Internet gaming cafes in Ohio
Man accused in Patz case makes court appearance
Man accused in Patz case makes court appearance NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for a man charged with
‘Star Wars’ figures, dominoes in Toy Hall of Fame
‘Star Wars’ figures, dominoes in Toy Hall of Fame ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Luke Skywalker and
Plea deal made in fatal accident
Plea deal made in fatal accident YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old city woman will be back in Mahoning
Cops: Teens got lap dances at party for NY boy, 16
Cops: Teens got lap dances at party for NY boy, 16 SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are
BP to pay US billions for Gulf spill
BP to pay US billions for Gulf spill NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says oil
US stock futures mixed on retailer earnings
US stock futures mixed on retailer earnings NEW YORK (AP) — Stock futures were mixed today as a
Police: RI man’s fake $100 bills had wrong face
Police: RI man’s fake $100 bills had wrong face ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — A Rhode Island man police
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Matthew and Kimberly (Morrison) Speece of Solon, Ohio, are announcing the birth of their first
Ruritans announce baking contest winners
BERLIN CENTER Berlin-Ellsworth Ruritan announced the blue ribbon winners of its baking contest
Man sentenced to death in teen dismemberment
Man sentenced to death in teen dismemberment WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has been
Flight returns to Pa. airport after gear problem
Flight returns to Pa. airport after gear problem STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Airport officials say
Girl describes hearing parents fatally shot
Girl describes hearing parents fatally shot BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) — A teenage girl described
Thanksgiving dinner set for Saturday
Thanksgiving dinner set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN McGuffey Road Church of Christ, 1101 Miami St.,
Bill to restrict puppy mills, license breeders, retailers passes Ohio house
Legislation requiring licensing and inspections of large-scale dog breeders passed the Ohio House on Wednesday and likely is heading toward Gov. John Kasich’s desk.
Geauga-Trumbull district's “Let Us Catch You Recycling Campaign” today
To celebrate America Recycles Day today, the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will have its annual “Let Us Catch You Recycling Campaign.”
Natural-gas industry interested in GeoVolt
Although it’s still in the testing phase, a product designed to use the pressure from natural-gas wells to generate electricity already is drawing interest.
Quinlans help Brookfield’s offense, defense click
Twins are a beautiful thing, even when the parents don’t get much sleep for the first year or so.
Company wants Campbell site to clean, recycle fracking fluid
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL A company that wants to build a water-
Kirtland, Ursuline worth hype
Irish beat Hornets in 2008 and 2010 playoffs By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Slocum: YSU needs to keep taste for wins
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Younstown If you ask Youngstown State basketball coach Jerry
Mahoning Bar: Two judges enough
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The presiding and administrative judge of
Cuyahoga executive: Kasich hostile, abrasive, devastating
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, a potential 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, criticized Republican Gov. John Kasich for being “hostile” and “absolutely devastating” to local governments.
Brookfield two-way lineman, teammates take on Norwayne again
Brookfield two-way lineman, teammates take on Norwayne again By John Bassetti
Golden Gate suicide survivor speaks at Boardman workshop
When Kevin Hines was an infant, the groundwork already had been laid for him to eventually jump 220 feet from a famous bridge, enter the water at 75 mph and be sucked 70 feet to 80 feet under the surface — yet realize he was a survivor.
On point: YSU addresses need with Texas guard
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN With senior Blake Allen graduating, Youngstown State coach Jerry Slocum
Bill to restrict puppy-mills passes Ohio House
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Legislation requiring licensing and inspections of
Dickey, Price win Cy Young Awards for 2012
Tennessee pride: Former Vol, Commodore capture honors Associated Press MIAMI David Price of
Victim Marco Duke's family: 'All we want is justice'
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police acknowledge that Sunday’s killing of Marco Dukes,
Ursuline students appeal for safety
Some Ursuline High School sophomores want drivers traveling past the school to slow down and pay attention.
Quarter of Youngstown's students attend charter school
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A quarter of the students living within the
Doors to close on Youngstown tradition
In its 110 years of operation, the Youngstown Club has played host to secretaries of state, mayors and steel barons, and evolved from an exclusive, private men-only club to a public, all-inclusive restaurant and banquet hall, but waning revenue is forcing the downtown icon to close at year's end.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
recent recruits
recent recruits YSU MEN Marcus Keene: 5-9, G, Warren HS, San Antonio, Texas YSU WOMEN Hannah
Highlights and lessons from a memorable theater weekend
When it comes to Mahoning Valley theater, last weekend was one for the books. There were five
Top general to ‘fully cooperate’ in inquiry
Top general to ‘fully cooperate’ in inquiry washington After two days of silence, the top
WTG
today Art Adult painting class with Susan Jacobs, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Trumbull Art Gallery, 198
Marlins’ latest salary dump angers fans
Associated Press MIAMI The attendance-challenged Miami Marlins have antagonized fans yet again
Shurmur demands fewer interceptions
Associated Press BEREA The numbers aren’t good, at least not good enough. Brandon Weeden
Robbery suspect arrested in Lisbon
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine An Ohio man has been arrested in a bank robbery in the Maine
Obama urges GOP: Tax rich to avert ‘cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama challenged congressional Republicans
Poll: New grads can expect rise in hiring
Poll: New grads can expect rise in hiring Modest good news for college students: An annual survey
President blasts 2 senators: ‘They should go after me’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Setting an unflinching tone for his second term, President Barack
Calif. debuts landmark program to cap emissions
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO California began auctioning permits Wednesday for greenhouse-gas
Radio Lark releases debut
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “The Firefly Sessions,” the debut album from Radio Lark,
Ireland probes death of ill woman who sought abortion
Associated Press DUBLIN The debate over legalizing abortion in Ireland flared Wednesday after
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Late start isn’t holding rapper KeilyN back
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In the history of doing things you weren’t supposed to be
Young star brings fresh ears to the pipe organ
Earlier this year, Christopher Houlihan dazzled the classical-music world with a series of concerts in American cities in which he performed the six organ symphonies by French composer Louis Vierne.
Democracy passed test in election
Opinion: Voters had to wait in line too long in some places, the election cost way too much money. The entire
Country-music nightclub will open in Austintown
The nightclub in the corner of Wedgewood Plaza in Austintown has had many names and a few different themes over the years, but it’s about to return to its original incarnation.
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Savings from worker buyouts should be used for demolition
Editorial: It may seem that Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone has a one-track mind on the issue of housing
Will Citizens United be overturned?
Opinion: By Peter Schurman McClatchy-Tribune America achieved an important milestone on Nov. 6. Alongside
Country singer Young reaches the top on tour
There’s a moment in every artist’s career when they just know they’re ready for their own headlining arena tour.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “God of Carnage,SDRq The Youngstown Playhouse, 5 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2012. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEw this week
NEw this week Life of Pi (PG) A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an
State gas-pipeline regulations
Opinion: The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: West Virginia has extensive sets of regulations for gas and oil
A diverse nation
Opinion: By C. NICOLE MASON McClatchy-Tribune The re-election of President Obama proves that America is
Casket cartel’s comeuppance
Opinion: WASHINGTON Shortly before 123 million voters picked a president, 38 Louisiana monks moved the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS No charges expected for actress, mother LOS ANGELES LA County sheriff’s detectives
2 TDs away: Ball hopes to make mark at home
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Montee Ball is in charge of the entertainment for Wisconsin’s
The Buckeye Buzz | Ohio State football news & notes
Not listening TO title talk Urban Meyer was taken aback this week. That’s not easy to do. On the
Carols & Cocoa will bring cheer
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Carols & Cocoa concert will be performed
After Israel kills Hamas chief, ground operation is possibility
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel carried out a blistering offensive of more than
Ohio mom: Grandmother, uncle not in ‘right minds’
Associated Press TOLEDO The mother of three children killed this week in what police believe was
Steelers to face Ravens without Roethlisberger
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Right arm tucked into a black sling, weary eyes betraying a decided
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Board of Revision, 11 a.m., Auditor’s conference room, 105 S.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Garth D. Mooney, 41, of 1111 Shadeland Road,
Boardman hires firefighter
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A new firefighter is expected to start work
Weathersfield to buy new truck
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees approved the
Food/clothing giveaway planned
Food/clothing giveaway planned Youngstown Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W.
OIL, GAS PRODUCTION Valerus, Brilex team up to make equipment
Valerus, a Houston company, has formed a partnership with Brilex Industries to manufacture oil- and gas-production equipment in Youngstown.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
Medicare open enrollment
Many Medicare recipients can possibly save money and get better coverage By WILLIAM K. ALCORN |
Honey helped heal hard-to-treat wound
Q. I was suffering from severe diabetes-induced osteomyelitis (bone infection with open ulcers) on
Gains: $672K more needed in 2013
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains said there will be layoffs in his department if he is not funded the $3.8 million budget he has requested for 2013.
Ohio dentists took the lead
Opinion: Ohio dentists took the lead I would like to comment on a guest editorial that ran on The
OSU women cruise to easy win vs. Cincy
From wire reports COLUMBUS The Ohio State women’s basketball team doubled up on Cincinnati in
Knee replacements
Knee replacements NEW CASTLE, PA. Dr. Mark Gardner, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with
Making transition back to basketball
There probably wasn’t much a of a reason to call off work on Tuesday. Still, to the college
Cuyahoga official: Kasich is abrasive
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, a
Te’o wants to win title, not Heisman, for Irish
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Manti Te’o will play at Notre Dame Stadium for the final time
METRO DIGEST || Airport supporters asked to attend YNGAir meeting today
YNGAir meeting VIENNA YNGAir Partners, a support group for the Youngstown- Warren Regional
Coconut Grove files lawsuit against city
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Coconut Grove, a bar at 3229 South
Niles man pleads guilty to vandalism
Staff report WARREN One of the two men accused of stealing a John Deere tractor shovel and
Synthetic drugs still a problem
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers thought they had dealt with bath salts
Driver says threatened by 3 tail-gaters at Boardman restaurant
Staff report BOARDMAN A man told police three men who tail-gated him then threatened him with a
Wednesday, November 14 (121 stories)
CLICK | Live radio THURSDAY at The Vindy, 8-noon
The news machine of The Vindicator goes live today when radio talk show host Louie Free, WYCL 1540 AM, fires up his mics at 8 a.m. this morning.
At 1st press conference, Obama blasts GOP leaders, defends Rice, details priorities
Setting an unflinching tone for his second term, President Barack Obama on Wednesday accused two top Republicans senators of lobbing outrageous criticism at his United Nations ambassador instead of confronting him directly over a deadly attack on Americans in Libya.
Medicare recipients should review their plan with free counselor before Dec. 7
One woman sought help with Medicare open enrollment and will save more than $1,000 next year in prescription-drug costs.
Proposed Campbell plant would clean, recycle fracking fluid, resell water
A company that wants to build a water remediation plant in the brownfields along the Mahoning River sees itself as a solution, not an addition, to shale-drilling concerns.
Knife attack by tail-gaters at Boardman restaurant averted by handgun
A man told police three men who tail-gated him then threatened him with a knife ran when they saw he had a handgun in his car.
Golden Gate suicide jumper relates tale he lived to tell
When Kevin Hines was an infant, the groundwork already had been laid for him to eventually jump 220 feet from a famous bridge, enter the water at 75 mph and be sucked 70 feet to 80 feet under the surface – yet realize he was a survivor.
Teacher sues Calif. district over breastfeeding
Teacher sues Calif. district over breastfeeding CARMEL, Calif. (AP) — A former California school
Puerto Rican nationalist gets 5 years for robbery
Puerto Rican nationalist gets 5 years for robbery HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Puerto Rican
Feds: Lack of sea ice changes walrus behavior
Feds: Lack of sea ice changes walrus behavior ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Federal scientists say a
Air Force scandal prompts changes at training base
Air Force scandal prompts changes at training base AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Air Force is
Ohio illnesses due to meningitis outbreak back up to 16
Ohio illnesses due to meningitis outbreak back up to 16
Ex-comptroller pleads guilty in $53 million scam
Ex-comptroller pleads guilty in $53 million scam ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A former comptroller
Hispanic Veterans Appreciation dinner is Saturday in Youngstown
Hispanic Veterans Appreciation dinner is Saturday in Youngstown
Downtown icon Youngstown Club to close after New Year’s Eve
Downtown icon Youngstown Club to close after New Year’s Eve Officials at The Youngstown Club, a
Mayo: Jackson continues medical treatments
Mayo: Jackson continues medical treatments CHICAGO (AP) — Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. remains
Interior secretary regrets threatening reporter
Interior secretary regrets threatening reporter COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Interior Secretary
Sentence wraps up for Ohio woman with ‘idiot’ sign
Sentence wraps up for Ohio woman with ‘idiot’ sign CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman ordered to stand at
Bar association supports downsizing Youngstown court
Bar association supports downsizing Youngstown court YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar
RI man accused of shooting neighbor with flare gun
RI man accused of shooting neighbor with flare gun PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man is
Punishment phase of day care fire trial to resume
Punishment phase of day care fire trial to resume HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman convicted of murder
Company will manufacture oil and gas production equipment in Youngstown
Company will manufacture oil and gas production equipment in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN A Houston
Texas judge in beating video returns to bench
Texas judge in beating video returns to bench ROCKPORT, Texas (AP) — The Texas judge seen beating
Detroit connection leads to second arrest in Warren gun battle
Detroit connection leads to second arrest in Warren shootout WARREN For the first time
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas militant chief
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas militant chief GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas officials in the
Kids’ mom in Ohio murder-suicide wanted them back
Kids’ mom in Ohio murder-suicide wanted them back TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A coroner’s office in Ohio
Lecture on the war on drugs set for Thursday
Lecture on the war on drugs set for Thursday NILES Patrick Nightingale, a former prosecutor and
Firefighters battle garage fire in Howland
Firefighters battle garage fire in Howland HOWLAND Personnel from several fire departments
Two hurt in motorcycle crash near Warren
Two hurt in motorcycle crash near Warren WARREN TOWNSHIP One of two motorcyclists ejected from
Sebring school board to meet
Sebring school board to meet Sebring The Sebring Local school board will hold a regular meeting
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Police: Pa. man shot teen spotting deer
Police: Pa. man shot teen spotting deer UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police have charged a man with
Support group meets Thursday
Support group meets Thursday HERMITAGE, PA. Mercer County Lupus Support Group will meet from
Major driller releases e-mails with lawmaker
Major driller releases e-mails with lawmaker PITTSBURGH (AP) — A major natural gas drilling firm
Founder’s John Hancocks on the auction block
Founder’s John Hancocks on the auction block PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A collection of signatures from
Eat'n Park hosts Caring for Kids
BOARDMAN The annual Caring for Kids campaign is in progress at area Eat’n Park restaurants and
Free vision workshop Saturday
Dr. Joseph Pederzolli of EyeCare and Vision Therapy Center, 11995 South Ave., will host a free vision workshop from 9:20 to 10:50 a.m. Saturday.
Liberty in 'good financial straits'
Trustees said they will not make any cuts after the failure of two levies on last week’s ballot.
Sheriff Wellington seeks $4.8M more in 2013 budget
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office is asking county commissioners for $22.7 million from the general fund for next year.
Penguins must win finale to have any playoff hopes
Penguins must win finale to have any playoff hopes
Valley-grown Christmas trees head overseas to US troops
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Dozens of Ohio-grown evergreen trees are on their way
YSU women off to best start in 13 seasons
Staff report BUFFALO, N.Y. The Youngstown State women’s basketball team is 2-0 for the first
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ helps brighten holidays for elderly
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Rita Somich looked forward to conducting Bible studies
Marrow, YCS face Mogadore again
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Have you seen Brian Marrow recently? You
Lawrence County works out plan to handle shale-site emergencies
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. Lawrence County has developed an
Daylight shootings consume Warren officials
Tuesday was a busy day for police investigators who worked late gathering evidence into the Sunday morning killing of one man and wounding of another in a hail of bullets next to a day-care center and close to a downtown church.
Poland senior kicker Connor McFadden commits to YSU
Poland senior kicker Connor McFadden verbally commits to Youngstown State By joe Scalzo
Plea deal in YSU frat house murder surprises victim’s family
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Family members of a 25-year-old
Intestinal pain hospitalizes Vonn
The four-time World Cup champion skier hasn’t trained since Oct. 27 Associated Press Lindsey
Traffic fatalities in Trumbull show sharp increase over 2011
Lt. Brian Holt, commander of the Southington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, first announced in July stepped-up efforts to stop dangerous driving behaviors.
Will Mahoning bar association recommend that courts consolidate?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association will
Akiva students learn lessons at OSU'S Lake Erie lab
Maddi Graham, an eighth-grader at Akiva Academy in Youngstown, shows a project book she and her classmates used during a visit last month to the Stone Laboratory, The Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie.
France recognizes new Syrian group
France recognizes new Syrian group BEIRUT France on Tuesday became the first Western country to
Landowners urged to back incentives, fight severance tax on oil, gas royalties
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A group of current and potential oil and gas
Okla. company opens drilling fluids facility
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com WELLSVILLE An Oklahoma company has opened a drilling
US younger, but not wiser
Opinion: “The color of the world is changing day by day.” — “Les Miserables,” the musical A look at
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
ANTI-CRIME MEETING
WHAT: Public meeting to discuss crime in Warren. WHEN: 3 p.m. Friday. WHERE: Sunrise Inn
Varejao’s monster game not enough for Cleveland
Asspcoated Press NEW YORK Deron Williams had 26 points and 10 assists, Joe Johnson scored 25
What’s the cost of uniformity?
Opinion: What’s the cost of uniformity? Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune: A proposal to create a uniform set of
Man pleads guilty to bank robberies
Staff report Cleveland A Canton man suspected of robbing a bank in Liberty has pleaded guilty to
NHLPA leader optimistic
Associated Press toronto A new NHL labor deal might not be as far off as it seems. Steve Fehr,
After election, US mulls foreign-policy changes
Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON The Obama administration has begun to reassess its foreign policy on
oddly enough
oddly enough Pennsylvania hunter OK after hanging upside-down in tree BRUSH VALLEY, Pa. A 63
Faith group plans event, fracking program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Faith Communities Together for Frac Awareness will have a public
Roethlisberger could be out for some time with injury
Ben Roethlisberger left Heinz Field on Monday night with his sprained right shoulder in a sling. When he walks back in ready to play is anybody’s guess.
US stocks fall in uneven trading; Home Depot soars
Associated Press U.S. stocks closed lower after uneven trading Tuesday as fears about the “fiscal
Witnesses differ with US over timing of attack
McClatchy Newspapers BENGHAZI, Libya Witnesses in Benghazi, Libya, provide a chronology for the
Petraeus’ departure a tragedy for the US
Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times “The graveyards are full of indispensable men,” it’s often said,
Liberty trustees won’t make cuts after 2 levies fail
Staff report LIBERTY Trustees said they will not make any cuts after the failure of two levies
Democrats: Go over ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some Democrats are pushing an unorthodox idea for coping with the
Groups speak out on abortion issue, legislation and election
By MARC KOVAC new@vindy.com COLUMBUS Planned Parenthood and groups that oppose GOP-supported
Boardman police probe armed robbery
Staff report BOARDMAN Police continue to investigate a Saturday evening armed robbery at Family
METRO DIGEST || Struthers man charged
Struthers man charged POLAND Police charged a Struthers man with using a weapon while
Man recants accusation against Elmo puppeteer
Associated Press NEW YORK A man who accused Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash of having sex with him
Surviving members of Monkees, including Nesmith, reunite for tour
Staff and wire report The Monkees were dealt a blow earlier this year when the band’s lead singer,
THE 5 || Top streamed tracks on Spotify
The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Nov. 5 to Nov. 11 in the
Child’s family was checked
Associated Press CLEVELAND A couple under investigation in the malnourishing death of their 18
Petraeus scandal widens
Associated Press WASHINGTON The sex scandal that led to CIA Director David Petraeus’ downfall
Wal-Mart launches food subscription service
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart Stores Inc. officially will launch a mail subscription
A story of human failure, not a threat to national security
Editorial: Sometimes an affair is just an affair. By saying just, we don’t mean to minimize the pain that
OHSAA regional finals | Week 13 pairings
Division I Games scheduled for 7 p.m. (unless noted) on Saturday, Nov. 17 Region 1 4 Mentor
CCA owner: Let federal judge decide fees
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A private-prison owner wants a federal judge,
Home Savings reports consolidated net loss
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As expected, the Home Savings and Loan Co.
YSU empties building after spill in lab
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Fire Department responded to a chemical spill at 3:30
Oskar Blues arrives
Oskar Blues arrives Oskar Blues Brewery kicks off the launch of its beer in Ohio with parties all
Trumbull judge, others have ‘misgivings’ on plan to combine courts
Staff report CORTLAND Judge Thomas Campbell has responded to Trumbull County commissioners’
Event marks return of ‘Downton’
Staff report KENT Western Reserve PBS will mark the upcoming new season of the hit series
Cereal, youth will be served on track
A recent press release from Richard Childress Racing announced that NASCAR Nationwide Series
‘Choo Choo’ fundraiser
‘Choo Choo’ fundraiser POLAND The real-estate agents at Howard Hanna Real Estate office here are
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center David and Angela Roncone, Canfield, boy, Nov. 12. Benjamin
Grandmother, uncle plot murder-suicide; 3 kids die
Associated Press TOLEDO Caught up in a family disagreement over who should care for three young
No love between Buckeyes, Badgers
Associated Press columbus It used to be that Ohio State players despised their longtime enemies
Permitting for wells renewed
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has begun issuing its first permits for deep injection of
AT&T investment plan includes Ohio
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN AT&T has announced plans to invest $14
Turkey-day triumph
Turkey-day triumph Looking for some last-minute tips for turkey day? Ross Morrone will cover all
Danger in paradise
Opinion: Danger in paradise Ever since I moved back to Youngstown in 1998, I have felt like I live in
Free meal
Free meal Catholic Charities Senior Center, 600 E. 4th St., East Liverpool, free hot meal, 2 to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Hakem K.M. Al Mhairat, 27, of 231 Indianola Road,
Guy's burgers are not for sissies
After 30 years of traveling the country, getting his name out and finding out how much people like his sauces, Guy opened a carryout restaurant, Guy’s BBQ Carryout, right on the border of Liberty and Youngstown.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, regular meeting at 6 p.m., board room, Junior High
Romney another nice loser
Opinion: Mitt Romney now joins the long list of the kinds of presidential candidates favored by the
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Kathleen Hughes (“Babe”) is 84. Jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis is 78. Writer P.J.
A show-stopping HOLIDAY MEAL that won’t break the bank
Family Features All hosts want to delight guests with delicious meals, espe cially during the
Youngstown Symphony orchestra Classical concert to include guest violinist
Staff report Youngstown Saturday’s concert by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the
“whitney” (8 p.m., nbc): The critics hated it and viewers mostly ignored it. Still,
“whitney” (8 p.m., nbc): The critics hated it and viewers mostly ignored it. Still, “Whitney” was
Wedge issues unite Dems
Opinion: Once upon a time in American politics, there were things called “wedge issues,” and they generally
Harvest grateful smiles with Thanksgiving-inspired treats
Family Features With autumn comes cooler temperatures, colorful leaves and the holiday season.
Move Over Broadway presents Christmas musical ‘Journeys’
Staff report Youngstown Move Over Broadway Pro- ductions will present the Christmas story
McNally to file Mon.
McNally to file Mon. YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Commissioner John McNally is expected to
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Youngstown cops seeking information on Tyrell Ave. shooting
Police are trying to determine who fired multiple shots at a 29-year-old South Side man as he sat in his car on Tyrell Avenue Saturday evening.
Warren man beaten with own cane
A 54-year-old Ward Street Northwest man reported being attacked by unknown people as he took out his trash at 12:40 a.m. Monday.
Brogdon pleads innocent to child endangering, OVI
Keith Brogdon, 36, of Third Street Southwest, pleaded innocent Tuesday in Warren Municipal Court to five counts of misdemeanor child endangering and one count of operating a motor vehicle impaired.
Boardman dermatologist reports potential patient ID theft
A dermatologist at 755 Boardman Canfield Road told police someone forced open a box that holds lab specimens outside the rear door of his office.
33 pheasants raised for hunting disappear from Lowellville Rod & Gun
Poland Township police are investigating the disappearance of 33 pheasants from their pens at the Lowellville Road and Gun Club on Quarry Road. The birds were reported missing at 7 p.m. Sunday. Police said the club
Struthers man charged with shooting gun while intoxicated
Police charged a Struthers man with using a weapon while intoxicated.
Dem Ohio senator may seek secretary of state's job
Dem Ohio senator may seek secretary of state's job
YSU empties Ward Beecher Hall after spill in lab
YSU empties Ward Beecher Hall after spill in lab YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Fire Department
Ohioan to be sentenced later today in football player's murder
Ohioan to be sentenced later today in football player's murder
Ohio woman who drove on sidewalk holds 'idiot' sign
Ohio woman who drove on sidewalk holds 'idiot sign'
Preliminary hearing ends in US soldier’s case
Preliminary hearing ends in US soldier’s case JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — The
AT&T to invest $14B to enhance its wireless, broadband networks nationwide
AT&T to invest $14B to enhance its wireless, broadband networks nationwide
Plea deal falls through in East Coast rapes case
Plea deal falls through in East Coast rapes case MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — A plea deal for a
Woman who drove on sidewalk holds ‘idiot’ sign
Woman who drove on sidewalk holds ‘idiot’ sign CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman caught on camera driving
Warren police release one man held in Sunday shooting
Warren police release one man held in Sunday shooting
Preliminary hearing to end in US soldier’s case
Preliminary hearing to end in US soldier’s case JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys
Soldiers Monuments in the Valley
Please contact the Vindicator at 330-747-1471x1254 with any information on Veterans monuments in your area that were not included on our list. In particular, any information on the following sites would be appreciated: Southside Park, Youngstown; Mahoning County Veterans Memorial at the Canfield Fairgrounds; Veterans Memorial Bridge, at state Route 18 and Bailey Road, Lordstown; Lordstown Veterans Memorial; and the Soldier at Parade Rest monument, at the Wallace-Meyers Mausoleum in Hope Cemetery, Salem.
Concerns about furnace fuel Indiana blast probe
Concerns about furnace fuel Indiana blast probe INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Investigators seeking the
Howard Hanna raising money to fund hospital care
Howard Hanna raising money to fund hospital care poland The Realtors at Howard Hanna Real Estate
Texas day care fire trial deliberations to resume
Texas day care fire trial deliberations to resume HOUSTON (AP) — A second day of deliberations
Idaho inmates claim gangs run prison
Idaho inmates claim gangs run prison BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A gang war that appears to have taken
Police fatally shoot Marine in California desert
Police fatally shoot Marine in California desert PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Police say they had
Preliminary hearing to end for US soldier
Preliminary hearing to end for US soldier JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. (AP) — Attorneys will
Warren City Council sets meetings
Warren City Council sets meetings Warren The Warren City Council has scheduled a caucus at 6:45
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Historical items set for auction
Historical items set for auction YOUNGSTOWN An auction of historical items of interest to the
Second Harvest will benefit from food drive
Professional Alliance of ReSalers is sponsoring a holiday food drive from Wednesday through Dec. 14
Autopsy slated on inmate found dead in cell
Autopsy slated on inmate found dead in cell ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are investigating
Pair of 2-vehicle crashes kill 4 in NW Pa.
Pair of 2-vehicle crashes kill 4 in NW Pa. CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — State police say a pair of
ROOKIES OF THE YEAR
L.A.’s Mike Trout wins in AL, while Nats’ Bryce Harper tops in NL Associated Press new york
Buyouts to save city $2M in 2013
With 52 of its employees taking an early-retirement incentive, the city will spend about $3 million for those buyouts and severance packages.
49ers QB Smith threw TD with blurred vision
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith threw a 14-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of Sunday’s 24-24 tie against the Rams while playing with blurred vision before coming out with a concussion.
Local players assist in gold strike
— USHL hockey— Phantoms Cangelosi, Stenglein score for USA Staff report yarmouth, nova
Perfection within reach for Ohio State football
Associated Press columbus Coming down the stretch, No. 6 Ohio State’s biggest goal — going 12-0
‘Vision to reality’
Hope House Visitation Center Inc. provides a lifeboat for those floundering in a sea of family dysfunction and violence, its top official says.
Speed bump legislation introduced
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Fasten your seat belts in the Sanderson Avenue
Officials approve motion to rehire chief
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com hubbard Township trustees approved a motion to rehire the
Soul-searching time for Republicans
Opinion: Last week, I kept thinking of those images you see after tornadoes hit towns — homes reduced to
youngstown playhouse ‘Our Lady’ quietly shines in busy season
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There are a lot of talented actors in
College playoffs won’t stop griping
Well it happened, and it will happen again. All those Bowl Championship Series doom-and-gloomers
Deficit talks will test GOP focus on tax rates
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican leaders say the government can raise tax “revenues”
Ind. blast probe puts focus on natural gas
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The search for what caused a massive, deadly explosion that rocked
‘This didn’t have to happen’
A school crossing guard struck by a vehicle after school last week is recovering in the hospital, but her family and friends worry about the safety of others who do the job.
5 found dead in Toledo garage
Associated Press TOLEDO The bodies of three children and two adults were found inside a garage
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 13, the 318th day of 2012. There are 48 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Roger Deakins, the veteran cinematographer, has shot what many call the most gorgeous James Bond
Roger Deakins, the veteran cinematographer, has shot what many call the most gorgeous James Bond
Butech president is ‘Citizen of the Year’
Butech president is ‘Citizen of the Year’ salem Jock Buta, executive vice president of Butech
Food-stamp benefits will decrease for some Ohioans
Associated Press TOLEDO Some Ohio families will lose $50 a month in food stamp benefits next
Elmo puppeteer accused of underage relationship
Associated Press NEW YORK The puppeteer who performs as Elmo on “Sesame Street” is taking a
Ford to debut Transit Wagon
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. It looks like a minivan. It has sliding doors like a minivan.
Can GOP survive?
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday The two-party system has created presidential elections so shallow they
Associates: Petraeus shocked to hear of emails
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. CIA Director David Petraeus was shocked to learn last summer that
911 call: Malnourished Ohio boy ‘stiff as a board’
Associated Press VERMILION, Ohio A mother’s frantic plea for help for her disabled 18-month-old
Deep change comes to US
Opinion: By Jerry Large Seattle Times Demographics defined Tuesday’s presidential election, and
N.Y. comics crack jokes about Sandy devastation Laughing in the storm
By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK Comedian Dave Attell told a packed house at the
Hubris meets high tech
Opinion: WASHINGTON Think Sophocles in cyberspace. The fall of David Petraeus is part Greek tragedy, part
YSU may soon have to face reality of state funding loss
Editorial: Youngstown State University had better leave the door open to voluntary pay cuts or unpaid furloughs
‘Nashville’ songs have staying power
By Glenn Gamboa Newsday Thanks to “Glee,” we’ve gotten used to songs introduced on a TV show
Israeli tanks make direct hit on a Syrian target
Associated Press TEL HAZEKA, Golan Heights Israeli tanks struck a Syrian artillery launcher
Oxford chooses ‘omnishambles’ as word of the year
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s media are in a meltdown and its government is gaffe-prone, so
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge reduces amount in Wynn slander suit LOS ANGELES A judge has cut by more than
Pretty simple bottom line
Opinion: Pretty simple bottom line The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.: While there’s been a long political
‘Revolution’ snares Led Zep songs
AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES What tunes fit a post-apocalyptic society? For NBC’s freshman
2 Detroit men held in Warren fatal shooting
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two Detroit men are jailed in connection with the Sunday
Shooting sends 1 person to hospital
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. An Monday afternoon shooting in the city sent at least one person
Austintown students cross at Idaho Road and Woodhurst Drive after school Monday with the help of a
Austintown students cross at Idaho Road and Woodhurst Drive after school Monday with the help of a
8 teams set for United Way Holiday Classic
Staff report POLAND Eight teams from Ohio and Pennsylvania will participate in the United Way
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Lakers go with D’Antoni as replacement for Brown
Associated Press el segundo, calif. Pau Gasol got home from the game and read about it on
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Rena Dunbar and Brian Harris, Warren, girl, Nov. 5. Estefania
Holmgren shoots down Cowboys coaching rumors
Associated Press BEREA Browns president Mike Holmgren is on his way out. He just hasn’t decided
Police seek founder of McAfee software
Police seek founder of McAfee software mexico city Police in the Central American nation of
Obama played ‘class envy’ card
Opinion: Obama played ‘class envy’ card Based on the recent com- ments by President Obama about taxing the
Browns WR Little returns inspired after bye week
Associated Press berea During the Browns’ much-needed bye last week, wide receiver Greg Little
Disaster collection
Disaster collection hubbard A special collection will be taken during the 10:45 a.m. worship
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
Fiscal officer will be appointed job
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village council has approved changing the elected
Group proposes senior-living facility
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A Cincinnati development group wants to bring a
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YSU men's basketball team drops SEC member Georgia
YSU men's basketball team drops SEC member Georgia.
5 found dead in Toledo home, police suspect deadly fumes
5 found dead in Toledo home, police suspect deadly fumes
Catholic bishops stay course on gay marriage fight
Catholic bishops stay course on gay marriage fight BALTIMORE (AP) — A subdued U.S. Conference of
911 call: Malnourished Ohio boy 'stiff as a board'
911 call: Malnourished Ohio boy 'staff as a board'
Expert: Ky. earthquake not from mining
Expert: Ky. earthquake not from mining LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Geologists say the 4.3 magnitude
Cardboard pizza boxes blamed in Maine fire that killed 4
Cardboard pizza boxes blamed in Maine fire that killed 4 ORRINGTON, Maine (AP) — A pre-dawn fire
Vt. college’s ox meat will not be used for food
Vt. college’s ox meat will not be used for food POULTNEY, Vt. (AP) — An ox that lived on a Vermont
Final goodbyes for former boxing champ Basilio
Final goodbyes for former boxing champ Basilio IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (AP) — Several hundred people
Motive behind Michigan police HQ shooting unclear
Motive behind Michigan police HQ shooting unclear SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Authorities still are
Many on NY’s Long Island still dark after Sandy
Many on NY’s Long Island still dark after Sandy HICKSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — More than 70,000 customers
NY governor to seek $30B in superstorm federal aid
NY governor to seek $30B in superstorm federal aid ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to
Men with Detroit connections held in Warren killing
Men with Detroit connections held in Warren killing WARREN Two men with ties to Detroit were
US seen overtaking Saudis as biggest oil producer
US seen overtaking Saudis as biggest oil producer Associated Press The United States will become
Attorney: Day care fire an accident, not murder
Attorney: Day care fire an accident, not murder HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney for a woman who is on
Laughing in the storm: Comics don’t shy from Sandy
Laughing in the storm: Comics don’t shy from Sandy NEW YORK (AP) — Superstorm Sandy is a
Search for cause of deadly Indianapolis explosion
Search for cause of deadly Indianapolis explosion INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two people are dead and
New Orleans streetcar line to get Super Bowl debut
New Orleans streetcar line to get Super Bowl debut NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With the Super Bowl less
Ex-ICE chief in Fla gets prison in child porn case
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Newton Township trustees to meet Tuesday
Newton Township trustees to meet Tuesday Newton Falls The Newton Township Trustees will hold a
Police: Alleged car thief made food deliveries
Police: Alleged car thief made food deliveries WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police in Connecticut
Houston day care fire trial to soon reach jury
Houston day care fire trial to soon reach jury HOUSTON (AP) — A jury in Houston will soon consider
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Rose Home and School will sponsor the annual Home and School Auction on Friday at
Amish teen dies in farm equipment mishap
Amish teen dies in farm equipment mishap INTERCOURSE, Pa. (AP) — Officials say a teenage Amish boy
Human remains found along Pa.’s Allegheny Passage
Human remains found along Pa.’s Allegheny Passage MEYERSDALE, Pa. (AP) — State police are calling
Retirees meeting
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Car fire spreads to carport, house in New Castle
Car fire spreads to carport, house in New Castle Staff report new castle, pa. A car fire
Motorcyclist injured critically in accident on I-680 near Market Street
Motorcyclist injured critically in accident on I-680 near Market Street Staff report youngstown
Gallacher’s goal sinks Phantoms again
Ben Gallacher could not have written a better script to Sunday’s game with the Youngstown Phantoms if he had done so himself.
Beljan recovers, rejoices
Charlie Beljan had no reason to panic Sunday. His wild week at Disney ended with a comfortable lead and his first PGA Tour victory.
Thunder strikes down Cavs
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook banked in a half-court shot during a rough-and-
Harvick snaps 44-race streak
Associated Press AVONDALE, ARIZ. When the fighting stopped, the oil had dried and the last of
Itching to play, Buckeyes win opener
Associated Press COLUMBUS Late in the first half, with his team trying but failing to create any
Libraries encourage use of e-readers
Some may think the introduction of e-readers and computer tablets may create less demand for books. Instead, local libraries are utilizing the new technology to make information accessible to the public.
3 with Detroit ties face charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police won’t say there’s a Detroit connection to some of
Police probe fatal shooting in downtown after bar fight
Police continue to investigate a shooting Sunday in downtown Warren near a day-care center that left one man dead and another injured.
Ohio drilling bill adds rules, stirs controversy
The idea of legislation to regulate landmen who negotiate oil and gas leases has industry leaders claiming new regulations are unnecessary and complicated. Supporters, meanwhile, argue such changes are needed to deal with an expanding industry.
910th makes effort to save energy
Staff report VIENNA The Youngstown Air Reserve Station, home of the Air Force Reserve’s 910th
Student attends leadership forum
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Rayen Early College Middle School student
Deadly blast devastates Indianapolis neighborhood
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Splintered beams and boards on a piece of charred earth were all
American universities look to foreign students
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Want to see how quickly the look and business model of
A grateful nation pays tribute to sacrifices of its veterans
Associated Press LOS ANGELES From sea to shining sea, the nation paid tribute to its members of
INSIDE
INSIDE Jason Kokrak secured his PGA Tour card for the 2013 season with a strong finish at Disney.
The last time Congress dallied, the economy paid the price
Editorial: Congress doesn’t have to drive off the fiscal cliff to do the economy serious damage. All it has to
A tougher Obama needed
Opinion: ATMA, Syria Traveling inside war-wracked Syria on the U.S. Election Day was a stark reminder of
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Railroad canteen in Ohio served cheer
The Plain Dealer DENNISON, Ohio For more than a million GIs, a railroad depot canteen in
Israel drawn into Syrian fight for first time
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel was drawn into the fighting in neighboring Syria for the
Cautious enforcer to be China’s premier
Associated Press BEIJING The man in line to oversee China’s massive but rapidly slowing economy
Members of Congress want more details in Petraeus affair
Associated Press WASHINGTON Members of Congress said Sunday they want to know more details about
Target to kick off season a bit earlier
Target to kick off season a bit earlier NEW YORK Target Corp. will open its doors at 9 p.m.
GOP needs a likeable warrior
Opinion: Nothing’s impossible I have found, For when my chin is on the ground, I pick myself up, Dust
America’s heroes deserve to be hired
Opinion: By Bill Whitmore Special to The Vindicator As we mark Veteran’s Day, I ask my fellow CEOs if
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 12, the 317th day of 2012. There are 49 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Consumers pay more with choice
Associated Press COLUMBUS Consumers of Columbia Gas of Ohio territory have paid more, not less,
Selected local stocks
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Let me count the reasons why
Opinion: Let me count the reasons why It is now crystal clear. This is why President Obama won re-election:
Stepping closer
By the time the postseason reaches its third week, coaches often find themselves scurrying for information on an unfamiliar opponent from an unknown town.
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Sunday’s other Top 25 games
No. 2 Louisville 79, Manhattan 51 LOUISVILLE, KY. Russ Smith scored a game-high 23 points to
NBA ROUNDUP | Sunday’s games
Nets 82, Magic 74 NEW YORK Brook Lopez scored 20 points, Kris Humphries added 14 points and 21
“It’s like basketball, if the shooter has the hot hand, we’re going to feed him
“It’s like basketball, if the shooter has the hot hand, we’re going to feed him the ball and if all
Despite drop in natural-gas prices, expect higher home bills this winter
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With uncertainty about the severity of
Trumbull COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Kurtis S. Herchler, 23, of 701 Summit Ave., Unit 88,
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.
Hiring veterans is priority for Chesapeake
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN This year, Chesapeake Energy created an initiative to hire veterans,
oddly enough
oddly enough Fla. students walk on water for class assignment MIAMI Students from Florida
What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Veterans
Versatile Steelers not looking past listless Chiefs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jerricho Cotchery has coined a phrase for the dilemma the Pittsburgh
Births
Births ST. elizabeth Health Center Steven and Peyton Kevern, Twinsburg, girl, Nov. 10. Robert
birthdays
birthdays Singer Ruby Nash Curtis of Ruby and the Romantics is 73. Playwright-actor Wallace Shawn
“This has been the best job in the world. I can’t imagine what my life would have been
“This has been the best job in the world. I can’t imagine what my life would have been without it.
Bid put forth by Los Angeles Dodgers for a chance to sign Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin. The Chicago
Bid put forth by Los Angeles Dodgers for a chance to sign Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-Jin. The Chicago
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township admini-stration building,
SUNDAY’S GAMES
Saints 31, Falcons 27 NEW ORLEANS Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for a career-best 146 yards
Input sought on forestry plan
Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio State forestry officials are seeking input on an area forestry plan
Community thanksgiving dinners | When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Crash of motorcycle closes I-680 near Market Street
Staff report youngstown A motorcycle crash around 8 p.m. shut down Interstate 680 South near
Car fire spreads to carport, house
Staff report new castle, pa. A car fire spread to a carport and then a house at 926 Clarence
YSU alumni enjoy returning
By BOB JACKSON new@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Donna Mehalco enjoyed coming back to Youngstown
PICTURES FOR PATRIOTS
For many returning military service members, the most emotional moment of their homecoming is the first glimpse of loved ones. Dawn Kabetso wants to capture that moment and preserve it for future generations.
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Suspect dead, cop wounded in shooting
Suspect dead, cop wounded in shooting SOUTHFIELD, Mich. A man killed Sunday in a shoot-out at a
Lithuanian-American history program
Staff report LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will host a program exploring the history of
METRO DIGEST || Story-time for 2- to 5-years-olds
Fashion show puts focus on eating disorders YOUNGSTOWN The Everybody, Every-Body Fashion Show
The concert halls keep growing for Bonamassa
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It wasn’t too long ago that Joe Bonamassa was a
Input sought on forestry plan
Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio State forestry officials are seeking input on an area forestry plan
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Shootout in downtown Warren leaves one man dead, another wounded
Shootout in downtown Warren leaves one man dead, another wounded Staff report WARREN Policer
New details, characters emerge in lead-up to resignation of Petraeus
New details, characters emerge in lead-up to resignation of Petraeus Associated Press WASHINGTON
For the love of YSU, dozens of alumni return to campus
For the love of YSU, dozens of alumni return to campus By BOB JACKSON new@vindy.com
Korean War locomotive engineer among those honored at Mahoning courthouse Veterans Day ceremony
Korean War locomotive engineer among those honored at Mahoning courthouse Veterans Day ceremony By
Expect bigger natural-gas bills this winter in Mahoning Valley
Expect bigger natural-gas bills this winter in Mahoning Valley Staff report YOUNGSTOWN With
Natural-gas customers in Ohio paid more after choice
Natural-gas customers in Ohio paid more after choice Associated Press COLUMBUS Consumers of
Obama marks Veterans Day with accolades, wreath at Arlington cemetery
Obama marks Veterans Day with accolades, wreath at Arlington cemetery Associated Press
Israeli aircraft strike Gaza Strip; Netanyahu warns of major confrontation
Israel aircraft strike Gaza Strip; Netanyahu warns of major confrontation Associated Press GAZA
Proposed Ohio regulations for landmen, drilling prove divisive
Proposed Ohio regulations for landmen, drilling prove divisive Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The
Sloats celebrate 60th anniversary with two events
WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sloat of Warren celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in August at
Collection earmarked for Warm Hands
Collection earmarked for Warm Hands SHARON, PA. During the Hermitage Light Up the Night parade
Angels of Easter Seals to host brunch
Staff report BOARDMAN Angels of Easter Seals Holiday Brunch and Sweet Shoppe will be Dec. 5 at
MASONIC GROUPS
MASONIC GROUPS MONDAY LB Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at
GARDEN CLUBS
GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY Hitchcock Woods will meet at Gordy’s Specialty Market, 1419 Boardman-
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club at St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday for its monthly meeting in Maxwell
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will join the Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs at 6 p.m. at A
BOOKS DIGEST || Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled CANFIELD Area writers, both published and unpublished,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Free movie night about U.S. forests Wednesday
The Mercer County Conservation District is sponsoring a free movie night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, highlighting the largest land habitat in the world, showcasing many of the seasonal forests in the United States.
Food-safety program for farmers Wednesday
An educational program for farmers concerning food safety will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St.
Waste reduction seminar Friday in New Castle
The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department will conduct a waste reduction seminar from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.
Did 1 text save GM Lordstown millions?
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN State Rep. Sean O’Brien, sitting in the audience at
Ursuline rolls past Cuyahoga Heights to set up showdown with Kirtland
Ursuline rolls past Cuyahoga Heights to set up showdown with Kirtland By Joe Catullo
Youngstown, suburbs sealed Obama’s big victory
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Republican Mitt Romney failed to win one
Dover runs past Poland in 2nd half
Tornadoes QB Mason Mamarella keys comeback By Matthew Peaselee mpeaslee@vindy.com green The
Truck hits, kills girl, 9, in Salem; man arrested
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Salem police have arrested a man
SVSM speed too much for Eagles defenders
SVSM speed too much for Eagles defenders By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN
Skating event at Covelli celebrates adoption
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Howard Dunham, his wife, Robin, and 12 of
Dominant effort keeps Youngstown State in postseason hunt
By scott holland sports@vindy.com macomb, ill. In order to get its sixth win of the season
Farrell entrepreneurs get their feet wet in shoe industry
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com farrell, pa. You can’t always go bare when it comes to
Missed opportunities doom Crestview in loss
By Steve Ruman sports@vindy.com warren It was expected to be a showcase of offenses, with
CCA probationers work at Supermax prison
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A pilot program gives probationers living
Hope Classic set for Dec. 8 in Struthers
Staff report STRUTHERS Teams from Struthers, Ursuline and LaBrae will be part of the inaugural
Miles of pipe added between drilling sites in Pulaski, Pa.
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com PULASKI, PA. The signs of pipeline development and
Campaign to provide $20K in free coats to Valley kids
Staff report WARREN The third annual Ronald McDonald House Charity “Give-A-Coat” campaign will
For love of country and 'Stinky'
Don Freer of Howland stands by a photo of 'Stinky,' one of 11 B-17 bombers he flew in World War II with this crew. Freer crashed the craft during enemy fire, but survived and became a POW of Germany. Today he is featured in a documentary about the nose art painted on U.S. bombers, filmed for the 70th anniversary of the bombing offensive against Germany.
Matter of life and death
Opinion: The most important decision a government can make is to take a human life. Yet the decision, in
record reviews
Aerosmith Album: “Music from Another Dimension!” (Columbia Records) Grade: C In the decade
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2012. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
‘Awakening’ at Oakland is beautiful, emotional
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown “Spring Awakening,” which opened Friday
Hain, Allen lead YSU men’s hoops to win
Staff report Washington D.C. Senior Blake Allen and freshman Bobby Hain each scored 19 points to
Entrepreneurial spirit born anew in Japan
McClatchy Newspapers TOKYO Before last year’s devastating earthquake, college student Tatsunori
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Milton Township Records Retention Commission, special meeting, 9 a.m., town hall,
Easy Street’s ‘Annie’ a delight
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com youngstown In a time of economic concern, after a
Official: Emails led to probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON The scandal that brought down CIA Director David Petraeus started
Good night, ‘Twilight’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers It’s been five years since Kristen Stewart was plucked from
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Trooper of the Year Trooper William J. Sattler, a 27-year veteran of
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The dates of three events were listed incorrectly in the Good Morning column on Page A2
Inside the homes of presidents
Inside the homes of presidents Step into the homes of the leaders of the free world in “Houses of
Here’s more about subpar TV sound
Q. I recently purchased a 42-inch LCD HDTV. I enjoy the picture quality but the acoustics could be
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Jonathan Winters is 87. Jazz singer-pianist Mose Allison is 85. Guitarist Vince
Vatican reacts to gay-union initiatives
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican is digging in after gay-marriage initiatives scored
Was Ohio Dem chair vindicated?
Opinion: Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern called in to the Louie Free radio talk show being
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. We still watch reruns of “The Crocodile Hunter,” starring Steve and Terri Irwin. What has become
Mum’s the word
Feast your eyes on the bounty of fall flowers submitted for this month’s “Mum’s the Word” feature.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Global Lens Film Festival, 7 p.m.: Foreign film fest will show
Holiday light show planned at park
Staff report Columbiana The Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau has released the schedule of events
A Veterans Day tribute
Editorial: A Veterans Day tribute The tradition that we observe today has its direct roots in Armistice Day,
Rep. Ryan’s support of Obama puts him in a strong position
Editorial: First the bad news for Democrats in Ohio: Out of the 16-member delegation in the House of
ROSEMOND | Son's picky eating causing concern
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 8-year-old son was born prematurely and weighed only 3 pounds. He is
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. A new show, “Made in Jersey,” was on CBS for two episodes
Time to tackle chores
McClatchy Newspapers Ready to hunker down for winter? Not so fast. Now’s the time to tackle a
Fitness business getting smarter
McClatchy Newspapers You swipe your gym membership card or sign in, and the screen on the cardio
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY docket State v. Bobby J. Hill, judgment for plaintiff. Meadville
Putting vacuums to the test
Sleek shapes and trendy colors such as sienna, taupe and goldenrod are turning some of the latest
Meeting planned to discuss zoning rules
Meeting planned to discuss zoning rules mineral ridge Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission
It’s time for General Assembly to return its attention to Nitro’s Law
Opinion: It’s time for General Assembly to return its attention to Nitro’s Law I would like to bring atten-
THE HEAT IS ON
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com youngstown As if the winter heating season isn’t
Frustrated residents protest outside utility
Frustrated residents protest outside utility NEW YORK Even as the lights came on for many who
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
career paths, limelights
communications InfoCision, an Akron-based call-center with offices in Boardman, Austintown and
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
ARMED FORCES DIGEST VETERANS World War II pilot honored in Warren CHAMPION Steven L. Pesko,
METRO DIGEST || Storm response
Storm response YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Crisis Response Unit has been deployed to Lindenhurst,
Take time for war-monuments tour
Opinion: We’re proud today to offer a special salute to our veterans that is timed nicely with Mother
Documentary to be shown at benefit for Beaver Creek
Staff report Calcutta An event to benefit the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will
V&M Star’s new plant reaches milestone; good news for area
Editorial: We will never get tired of say- ing it: The Mahoning Valley is benefitting from a $1 billion-plus
Unbeaten Notre Dame shuts down BC
Associated Press boston Everett Golson ran for a touchdown and threw for two more on Saturday
Nebraska rallies to top Penn State
Associated Press lincoln, neb. Nebraska did it again. For the second straight week and fourth
SEC newcomer Texas A&M takes down the Tide
Associated Press tuscaloosa, Ala. Johnny Manziel and No. 15 Texas A&M shook-up the national
Change looms as Browns reach open week at 2-7
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jimmy Haslam has officially owned the Cleveland Browns for three
Schmaltz, Weberg power Gamblers
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com youngstown Nick Schmaltz and Sebastian Weberg each scored a
Maturity aids Keselowski in Cup
Associated Press avondale, ariz. It would have been easy for Brad Keselowski to wreck Jimmie
Beljan out of hospital, keeps lead at Disney
Associated Press lake buena vista, fla. Charlie Beljan was in a hospital bed in the middle of
Steelers’ Sanders to appeal fine
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders leg cramp against
Saturday, November 10 (98 stories)
U.S. EEOC accepting discrimination complaints here Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center visits the Youngstown unit of the NAACP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or retaliation.
Youngstown Crisis Response Unit responding in New York
The Youngstown Crisis Response Unit has been deployed to Lindenhurst, N.Y., in the wake of Hurricane Sandy to work in one of the hardest hit areas on the south shore.
9-year-old Salem girl dies this morning after hit-skip
Salem police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for a hit/skip accident that killed a 9-year-old girl this weekend.
Adopted, foster kids, families celebrate with skate at Covelli today
Howard Dunham, his wife Robin and 12 of their 15 kids donned skates, grabbed a camera for family photos and hit the ice at the Covelli Center Saturday afternoon.
Dates corrected on concert, story time, seminar from Saturday’s Good Morning column in Vindicator
Dates corrected on concert, story time, seminar from Saturday’s Good Morning column in Vindicator
Events will benefit children’s hospital
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two seasonal events at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St., will
30-year Champions for Change honored
staff report Jim and Carol Hetherington of Betheny, Okla., formerly of Poland, were recently
Low-cost adoption set at Alchemy Acres
Date correction LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a program on the local
Tamara Lesnoski, Kevin Sikora to wed May 11
Paul and Terri Lesnoski and Gary and Janyce Sikora, all of Boardman, are announcing the engagement of their children, Tamara Lesnoski and Kevin Sikora, both of Boardman.
Parents announce Lazzeri-Sheridan wedding plans
boardman Frank and Charleen Lazzeri and Thomas and Patricia Sheridan, all of Boardman, are
Monus-Mirizio nuptials set for January 2013
Robert and Anna Marie Monus of Poland and Joseph and Kimberly Mirizio of West Middlesex, Pa., are
Catholic Charities expanding 2 meal programs
Catholic Charities Senior Center, a program of Catholic Charities Regional Agency, is expanding two meal programs.
I-80 lane restrictions start Sunday
Beginning Sunday night, Interstate 80 between state Route 46 and Salt Springs Road in Austintown will have various nightly lane restrictions for road construction.
'Caring for Kids' campaign starts today at area businesses
The annual “Caring for Kids” campaign to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is in progress at Eat ’n Park restaurants through Dec. 16.
Produce safety workshop Wednesday in Canfield
Crossroads Extension Education and Research Area, 490 S. Broad St., will host a produce safety workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Help 'Feed Our Valley' today at Niles Kmart
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Super Kmart in the Eastwood Mall complex, 21 WFMJ Today on-air personalities are collecting food for the sixth annual Feed Our Valley campaign. The food drive will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley.
New signs welcome visitors to downtown Youngstown
Downtown visitors will be greeted by signs welcoming them.
First Place buyer to gain coveted share
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN If approved, Michigan-based Talmer Bank and Trust
YCS wins another thriller
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com AKRON On Ryan Grier’s first touch of the Division VI,
For MCCTC students, turning green is a good thing
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield One Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Penguins will face anemic WIU ‘O’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Instead of getting defensive about its four-game
Gunfire bursts amid leaf cleanup on South Side
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It was just after 5 p.m. Friday when Shelby
Brookfield bruises way to regional final
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Twinsburg To say that Brookfield manhandled Manchester is
Dining service at YSU offers vegan choices
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Chantell Vera isn’t a vegan or a vegetarian,
YSU women shoot down Pittsburgh
By JOE Catullo sports@vindy.com PITTSBURGH On Sept. 1, the Youngstown State football team
Mogadore puts strain on Western Reserve
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com RAVENNA For two quarters, the Western Reserve High football
Valley joins campaign to pack Christmas joy into shoe boxes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN As Thanksgiving nears, Youngstown-area families, businesses, schools and
CPAs seek change in tax code for Ohio cities
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A state organization of certified public
Liberty’s surprising season ends vs. Norwayne
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com uniontown All the talk around Liberty this season was how far
New signs of a welcoming downtown Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Downtown visitors will be greeted by signs
Food programs of Catholic Charities expand for seniors
Staff report east liverpool Catholic Charities Senior Center, a program of Catholic Charities
WWII vet teaches Liberty students virtue of service
Elizabeth DelGenio helps her husband, Angelo, pin a flower on his shirt during program honoring veterans Friday at Liberty High School. DelGenio served in the Navy in World War II and fought in the battles of Tinian, Tarawa, Saipan and Guam.
Alumni receive awards
Staff report youngstown The Feast of Saint Ursula Liturgy was celebrated last month and the 24th
Google’s services unable to reach much of China
Google’s services unable to reach much of China MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Google says its search
Gas rationing, shortage fray nerves in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK A gasoline shortage caused by Superstorm Sandy forced 1970s-era
Keys to supplying oil, gas business: Be smart, be ready and persevere
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The keys to becoming part of the supply
Fearing ‘cliff,’ investors end brutal week
Associated Press NEW YORK Wall Street is peering over the “fiscal cliff” and feeling vertigo.
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: THE
Thousands of toy trucks honor boy who died at zoo
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Toy construction trucks are pouring into the funeral home handling
Huntington rated No. 1 in customer satisfaction
Staff report columbus Huntington Bank has been rated by small- business owners as No. 1 in the
Sunday News Shows
Sunday News Shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Will election reform occur?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ohio’s chief elections officer wants state lawmakers to regroup on redistricting and
newsmakers
newsmakers Kenneth Branagh knighted by queen LONDON Kenneth Branagh, who has played royalty on
YSU Theater puts stamp on original ‘Rent’ Paying its dues
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize winner “Rent” has
vehicle sales | By the numbers
October sales numbers and leaders as reported by the Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio:
Teen in Craigslist killings gets life
By Phil Trexler Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Brogan Rafferty’s confession to the Craigslist
Hostess Brands replies to strike announcement
Hostess Brands replies to strike announcement IRVING, Texas Hostess Brands, Inc. issued the
faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. What’s the best argument for believing in God? Pastor Emeritus Raymond
Veggies, fruits good for health
Opinion: The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ind.: Yet another group has weighed in on organic fruits and
Project: Feed Our Valley is starting 6th year
Staff report NILES From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Super Kmart in the Eastwood Mall complex, 21
Obama says compromise possible
Associated Press WASHINGTON An economic calamity looming, President Barack Obama on Friday
Local car sales begin to rise
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For the first time since vehicle sales began rising nationally earlier
CIA chief admits he had affair, resigns
Associated Press WASHINGTON David Petraeus, the retired four-star general renowned for taking
Imbibe owners plan new bar on 2nd floor
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Owners of Imbibe martini bar have
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Nunset Boulevard,” 7:30 p.m.: Cindy Williams of “Laverne &
Eastern Gateway center in Warren plans expansion
Staff report Warren Eastern Gateway Community College will expand its presence in the city’s
Follow the way of Jesus
Anyone who peruses the web or reads the newspaper on a regular basis can’t help but know the many
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Arthur R. Carter, 52, of 648 LaClede Court,
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Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church | Background
Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 1210 Himrod Ave., Youngstown, is celebrating its 90th year with
Information for holiday services
Information for holiday services Information on special services for Thanksgiving will be
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against
Motorcyclist gets $300K settlement over a pothole
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is paying a motorcycle rider $300,000 to settle a claim over a
METRO DIGEST || Coat giveaway for kids 3-14
Coats for kids Youngstown The Salvation Army is hosting “Project Warm,” a coat giveaway for
Arrest made in rape on LA County bus
Associated Press LOS ANGELES For 10 agonizing minutes, an 18-year-old mentally disabled woman
VETERANS DAY Events in the region
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.
Ohio gets more time on health law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials are evaluating a move by the federal government to give
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS $50K Source: Associated Press
Amount in fines leveled by the NFL against the Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Emmanuel
Honor society receives award
Staff report Youngstown The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most
Alumni reunion planned at YSU
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Veterans and ROTC Alumni Reunion will be
YSU seeks Heritage Award nominees
Staff report Youngstown YSU is putting out the annual call for nominations for the 2013 Heritage
Free and reduced meals
Free and reduced meals Wee Care Day Care and Learning Centre in Boardman, on Ford Avenue in
Restaurant operated by students open for lunch hours to public
Staff report Canfield The student-operated restaurant, The Bistro at Mahoning County Career and
Teacher honored by Ohio Lottery
Staff report campbell Lisa Nicolaou, a special education teacher at Campbell Elementary School,
GED testing planned this month
GED testing planned this month youngstown Official GED testing sponsored by Choffin Career and
Lakers’ patience runs thin: Brown fired after 1-4 start
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Mike Brown on Friday after a
Keselowski to start ahead of Johnson
Associated Press AVONDALE, ARIZ. Brad Keselowski isn’t rolling over for Jimmie Johnson, not
Leader Beljan taken to hospital
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. Charlie Beljan was worried about keeping his PGA Tour
Veterans Day
Veterans Day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Buckeyes’ game against Marquette canceled
Associated Press MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. The game between No. 4 Ohio State and Marquette aboard the
Restaurants begin hospital fundraisers
Staff report BOARDMAN The annual “Caring for Kids” campaign to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native finished 39th at the Texas 500 at Texas
Ohio State women drop Carrier Classic to N. Dame
Associated Press MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. Ohio State coach Jim Foster wasn’t seeking perfection at
Young Blaney places fifth in Trucks race
Associated Press AVONDALE, ARIZ. Brian Scott used a pass on a restart with two laps left to win
Pitt’s bowl chances damaged in defeat
Associated Press EAST HARTFORD, CONN. Lyle McCombs ran for 120 yards and a touchdown and
Feds drop sex abuse case against former Syracuse assistant Fine
Associated Press SYRACUSE, n.y. Federal authorities have dropped their investigation into one of
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Man shot in mouth in apparent drive-by that endangers 2 young kids
Youngstown police are investigating an apparent driveby shooting on the city’s South Side this evening.
Woods gets 12 years for 13 home burglaries for heroin
A man who pleaded guilty to 13 burglary counts and one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Register for free coats for kids
The Salvation Army is hosting “Project Warm,” a coat giveaway for children ages 3 to 14.
YSU alums to attend get-together before Sunday 'Rent' performance
Nearly 50 YSU alumni will return to campus at 1 p.m. Sunday for a special event at the Alumni House, 606 Wick Ave.
Lee MacPhail, olders Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 95
Lee MacPhail, oldest Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 95
JetBlue pilot who disrupted flight free to go home
JetBlue pilot who disrupted flight free to go home
New Middletown man gets 12-year prison term on burglary charges
New Middletown man gets 12-year prison term on burglary charges
Obama: Americans agree with my approach on deficit
Obama: Americans agree with my approach on deficit
New signs greet those coming to downtown Youngstown
New signs greet those coming to downtown Youngstown
Pot votes in Colo., Wash., raise specter of weed tourism
Pot votes in Colo., Wash., raise specter of weed tourism
Another weak open on Wall Street, JC Penney slides
Another weak open on Wall Street, JC Penney slides
Toy trucks pour in before mauled Pa. boy's funeral
Toy trucks pour in before mauled Pa. boy's funeral
OSU enrolls record number of out-of-state students
OSU enrolls record number of out-of-state students
No winner in Wolford’s blame game
A football coach gets hired at the local university. When he sits down at his desk the first time,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Branch 28 of Youngstown will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Eat’n Park
EHS to sponsor Lithuanian speaker
EHS to sponsor Lithuanian speaker LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a program on
Valley nursing home displaces 14 as Medicaid reimbursements fall
Fourteen residents will have to find a new place to live by next Friday because Valley Renaissance Healthcare Center, a nursing facility on South Avenue, is planning to end its respiratory-care program.
YSU men’s team optimistic after strong season
There are a lot of people who want to see the Youngstown State men’s basketball team succeed this season.
Despite youth, limitations, Boldon expects YSU women to be better
Since Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Bob Boldon is almost incapable of spin, this story will start out with a Boldon-esque quote about his team.
High rate of students suspended in Y’town, Warren
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Ohio Department of Education records show high
Unlikely loss saved Poland’s season
Seven weeks ago, the Poland High football team was searching for answers.
Liberty firefighters send donations to storm victims
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty Some former Valley residents are using their
Hartzell scholarships awarded
Bill Magnuson is diligently working toward fulfilling his career goal, the foundation of which was laid when he was a child.
Irish out to fix defensive issues
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After giving up more than 400 yards in its
Red Kettle drive to begin Monday in Mahoning County
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The familiar Salvation Army’s Red Kettle
Hubbard faces SVSM challenge
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HUBBARD After battling the Niles High football team twice
Western Reserve Blue Devils learned plenty from 0-2 start
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD In Andy Hake’s first three seasons as Western
Suicide-attempt survivor to speak Wednesday in Boardman
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Kevin Hines, one of an estimated 33 people to have
With levy OK’d, Campbell plans work on roads
Now that voters passed a levy to raise money strictly for paving, the city can tend to many streets that have been neglected for years, sometimes decades.
New deal gives Covelli Centre a ticket to added revenue
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The board of control approved a contract
Thanking our vets
Stadium Drive Elementary School third-grader Desiree Giarandi wears a camouflage cap as she reads her thank-you note to about 100 military veterans at a school assembly in Boardman Thursday. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11, the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty ending World War I in 1918, but since it falls on Sunday this year, governments will observe the holiday on Monday.
Keselowski keeps cool as pressure mounts
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Brad Keselowski recognizes how fortunate he is to be racing at
GOP groups take stock after $380M loss
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican-leaning independent groups were supposed to be a key to
This week’s Q&A Poland’s Mark Brungard
In the playoffs for the last six seasons, Poland High won in the first round for the first time
Hilltop earns Energy Star certification
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School has something big to celebrate.
Chiefs, not revenge, are on Haley’s mind
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Todd Haley is over it, he swears. The sting from getting fired as
VETERANS DAY Events schedule
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.
Four more years of decline
Opinion: Great nations and proud empires have always collapsed from within before they were conquered from
Local schools feel the pinch from loss of state funding
Editorial: Cuts in state funding for pub- lic schools and the diversion of funds from public school districts
Nation has faith in Obama
Opinion: By Annette John-Hall Philadelphia Inquirer Barack Obama has always said it was never about him.
“shark tank” (9 p.m., abc): Would you fork over big bucks for a “motorized vehicle
“shark tank” (9 p.m., abc): Would you fork over big bucks for a “motorized vehicle suit”? That’s
Selected local stocks
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Director: ‘Life of Pi’ is not just art-house film
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan Oscar-winning director Ang Lee said he worked hard during the
It’s hard to follow the money
Opinion: WASHINGTON Specialty Group Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn., has a peculiar specialty: political
Jobless claims fell by 8,000 last week
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by
Youngstown school officials work to bolster students
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Using data, visiting classrooms to monitor
Life sentence in Arizona shootings
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, partially blind, her right
Video reinstated for court to arraign inmates
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The chairman of the Mahoning County
Minus top scorers, Phantoms shuffle lines
With their top two scorers representing Team USA in a tournament in Nova Scotia, the Youngstown Phantoms have had to make adjustments during their four-game set against the defending Clark Cup champions.
METRO DIGEST || Water boil advisory in Brookfield
Water advisory Brookfield The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office announced that the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Modern Family’ teen seeks split from mom LOS ANGELES A young star of ABC’s “Modern
The Benghazi timeline
Opinion: The Benghazi timeline Seattle Times: Errant second-guessing by politically motivated news
Stocks slide on Wall Street
Stocks slide on Wall Street NEW YORK Stocks slid on Wall Street on Thursday, a day after the Dow
Impasse on tax rates is big political hurdle
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans’ hard line against higher tax rates for upper-
After 50 years, Bond franchise just keeps getting better BACK to BASICS in ‘SKYFALL’
By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service 22In the film’s opening gambit, Bond bites the
Breastfeeding doll: Creepy or innovative?
Associated Press NEW YORK We’ve got dolls that wet, crawl and talk. We’ve got dolls with perfect
New Castle School of Trades has open house
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. The New Castle School of Trades
Buckeyes expect Sabino back for Badgers
By Doug Lesmerises The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer COLUMBUS For much of this season, Ohio State
Claims about vehicles damaged by flood untrue
Associated Press DETROIT In the days since superstorm Sandy, an alarming prediction has flashed
Dog licenses to be available online Dec. 1
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County dog owners will be able to
McDonald’s sales drop for first time since 2003
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s Corp. is having a tough time stomaching the competition.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Annie,” 8 p.m.: Expect a first-rate show by Easy Street
Death-row inmate denied clemency
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has denied clemency to the death row
Cleveland State planning to go tobacco-free next fall
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland State University plans to go tobacco-free by next
METRO DIGEST || Springfield students fight over texts
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Village and Springfield Township police responded to a report of
Man indicted in Boardman home invasion
Staff report Youngstown A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a Canfield man accused of
Wi takes lead at Disney
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Getting off to a quick start is nothing new for Charlie
Canceled program costs 115 jobs
Associated Press DAYTON The Air Force says the cancellation of a computer-modernization program
Court: Men can’t sue Rumsfeld
Court: Men can’t sue Rumsfeld CHICAGO Two American whistleblowers alleging U.S. forces tortured
Luck keys Colts past Jaguars
Associated Press jacksonville, fla. The Indianapolis Colts became the latest team to hammer the
Supreme Court halts murderer’s execution
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. A condemned inmate escaped lethal injection Thursday for the
Doctor: Veins of obese inmate inaccessible
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned killer fighting his execution because of his extreme
Bartender to be arraigned
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A bartender at the Coconut Grove, 3229 South Ave., will be arraigned in
oddly enough
oddly enough Fraud? No, spider delays Mass. town’s vote count REHOBOTH, Mass. It wasn’t
Concert will honor late YSU bands director
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble’s final
Show of support for Obama
Opinion: In my Aug. 17 column, I wrote about the myth that a Republican presidential candidate needs to get
Union, owners talk for 3rd straight day
Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL and the players’ association returned to the bargaining table
Area Regional Semifinals at a glance
Hubbard (8-3) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (9-2) Division III, Region 9 semifinal Saturday,
20 die in Afghanistan bombings
Associated Press KABUL Roadside bombs and a suicide bomber killed 20 people in a spate of
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Frustration mounts over lingering outages
Associated Press FARMINGDALE, N.Y. Vincent Pina finally saw a couple of utility trucks coming
Election doesn’t end debate on abortion, contraception
Associated Press NEW YORK Democrats and liberal advocacy groups have declared victory in what
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Justin Salata, sentenced to one-year probation through
Regional semifinal Division V, Region 17
Regional semifinal Division V, Region 17 Matchup: No. 7 Ursuline (7-4) vs. No. 3 Cuyahoga Heights
birthdays
birthdays Actor Charlie Robinson (“Night Court”) is 67. Actor Robert David Hall is 64. Actor Lou
Teammates take note of Little’s maturity
By tom Reed The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer BEREA Sheldon Brown required just five words to
Injury-plagued Cavaliers fall
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. David Lee logged 38 more minutes than he thought he would
Carrier Classic carries meaning
Associated Press MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. It’s about much more than pick-and-rolls and double teams
What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Veterans Day on
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 9, the 314th day of 2012. There are 52 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Canfield speech and debate wins first event
The Canfield speech and debate team began its regular season by winning the Team Sweepstakes
A dinner party Aug. 19 at The Elm Tree in Struthers honored Edward and Agnes Billock of Youngstown
A dinner party Aug. 19 at The Elm Tree in Struthers honored Edward and Agnes Billock of Youngstown
Family dinner marks 40th for the Phillipses
The family of James and Susan Phillips of Hubbard honored the couple for their 40th wedding
Party surprises Zimbardis for 60th anniversary
Anthony and Dolores Zimbardi of Boardman were the guests of honor at a surprise anniversary party
Canfield students fight diabetes a step at a time
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Team Canfield set out early Oct. 21 with one mission:
Masons celebrate 50th anniversary
Family and friends gathered at Four Mile Run Christian Church in Austintown on July 21 to celebrate
CUMC bazaar raises funds for charity
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield United Methodist Church held its 72nd annual
Car care center offers tips for women
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women enjoyed a night out Oct. 9 with friends and neighbors
Rachel Hutnyan, John Carbon vows set for Nov.
Announcement is being made by David and Susan Hutnyan of Boardman and John and Donna Carbon of
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vinsy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
St. Charles celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students came dressed to impress during St. Charles
Boardman Community Briefs
Vallus to be in Hall of Fame Eddie Vallus, of Boardman, will be inducted into the Cleveland Style
Austintown Community Briefs
PTA Reflections program The Austintown PTAs are accepting entries for the 2012-13 Reflections
Local group raises money to fight breast cancer
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members enjoyed food while they helped support
St. Christine’s celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children entered St. Christine’s School as students, but
Canfield Sports Briefs
Varsity basketball tickets available Canfield 2012-13 varsity boys basketball reserved seat season
Boardman Sports Briefs
Hadley and Burns storm meet Boardman High School juniors Mark Hadley and Alan Burns concluded one
Trustees, deputies give Halloween treats
The Canfield trustees and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies made Halloween night a little
Canfield leaf pick-up dates set
Canfield Township Trustees will conduct its annual leaf pick-up program through Nov. 21 for
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Myranda D’Apolito and George Moncilovich Instruments: D’Apolito: Trumpet; Moncilovich:
Union hosts holiday craft show
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Many community members came out and showed their support
Canfield Community Briefs
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Debbie Cope On Sept. 19, a blood clot at the opening of East
Name: Travis Filicky
Name: Travis Filicky Instruments: Alto and Tenor Saxophone Q. When did you start playing
Author inspires students at Dobbins Elementary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School students and staff walked away
Little Cards win third straight title
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound football team won its third straight championship, beating
Ceramic painting helps students learn
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Mary Herrick of Splash of Elegance arts and crafts store in
Car care center offers tips for women
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women enjoyed a night out Oct. 9 with friends and neighbors
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
Poland Community Briefs
Dine to donate today Visit www.pjwc.org to print out the “Dine to Donate” flyer and present it at
Shepherd of the Valley residents get creative during art show
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Pictures of colorful butterflies and portraits of scenic
St. Christine’s celebrates Halloween with parade
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children entered St. Christine’s School as students, but
Junior Achievement celebrates 60th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley celebrated 60 years
Holy Family students serve others
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Holy Family Parish School’s Acts of Random
Cornersburg DQ hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
Elementary schools celebrate Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Halloween was a day of excitement for students at
Career center students going green
For 30 days, students in MCCTC Science Instructor Bob Miller’s classes are participating in Project
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Springfield schoolboys fight over text messages
Village and Springfield Township police responded to a report of students gathering to watch a fight on Circleview Court.
New charge in LA airport weapons arrest
New charge in LA airport weapons arrest LOS ANGELES (AP) — A teacher pleaded not guilty Thursday
Canfield man indicted for his role in fatal shooting in Boardman
Canfield man indicted for his role in fatal shooting in Boardman
Oil prices rise after year’s biggest drop
Oil prices rise after year’s biggest drop By The Associated Press Oil prices rose above $85 per
Court: Alleged torture victims can’t sue Rumsfeld
Court: Alleged torture victims can’t sue Rumsfeld CHICAGO (AP) — A federal appeals court in
Breastfeeding baby doll: Creepy or groundbreaking?
Breastfeeding baby doll: Creepy or groundbreaking?
Eastern Gateway moving to new, larger space in Warren
Eastern Gateway moving to new, larger space in Warren WARREN Eastern Gateway Community College
Bus driver convicted in fatal Virginia crash
Bus driver convicted in fatal Virginia crash BOWLING GREEN, Va. (AP) — The driver of a bus that
Cleveland State to ban tobacco on campus by next September
Cleveland State to ban tobacco on campus by next September
Life sentence in Ariz attack that wounded Giffords
Life sentence in Ariz attack that wounded Giffords TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The man who pleaded guilty
Ohio elections chief urges bipartisan talks on law
Ohio elections chief urges bipartisan talks on law
Area chiropractors accepting food donations for the needy
Area chiropractors accepting food donations for the needy
Ohio college student pleads guilty in rape flier case
Ohio college student pleads guilty in rape flier case
Mahoning County dog owners can buy licenses online beginning Dec. 1
Mahoning County dog owners can buy licenses online beginning Dec. 1
Ohio Senate leader discusses next session's agenda
Ohio Senate leader discusses next session's agenda
Lawyers for condemned Pa. inmate drop clemency bid
Lawyers for condemned Pa. inmate drop clemency bid
Storm brings new outages for Sandy-battered states
Storm brings new outages for Sandy-battered states
OSHP troopers seize pot, prescription drugs on Ohio Turnpike
OSHP troopers seize pot, prescription drugs on Ohio Turnpike
Obama, GOP leaders lay down markers on budget deal
Obama, GOP leaders lay down markers on budget deal
Boil-water advisory issued for parts of Brookfield
Boil-water advisory issued for parts of Brookfield
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Brian and Pam (Grabert) Rowan of Columbus are announcing the arrival of their first child, a son,
Leetonia library event is free
Library event is free LEETONIA The Friends of the Leetonia Community Public Library will present
'Be a Santa to a Senior' campaign to begin Monday
youngstown Home Instead Senior Care is partnering with area non-profit agencies and retailers to
Spaghetti dinner Sunday to help Debbie Cope
Before Sept. 19, 2012, Debbie Cope of East Palestine lived her life as she expected — time at home, time with friends and family and time at her job at Sheely’s Furniture and Appliance in North Lima.
Green Team offering business recycling grants
The Green Team Recycling Division of Mahoning County is offering a state grant opportunity for recycling at local businesses.
Congenital amputee gives Valley students lesson in motivation
Kyle Maynard has accomplished a lot in 26 years.
Remarkable turnaround | Liberty happy to still be practicing
Liberty senior Sherron Walls stands just 5-foot-7 and he’s gone from being 160 pounds of muscle in August to 160 pounds of lumps in November.
Cornell prof discusses shale myths at YSU
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Cornell University professor well known
Crestview, Kirtland could light up the scoreboard
It is tradition at Mollenkopf Stadium for fireworks to ignite whenever Warren Harding scores a touchdown on its home field.
Shale industry company may move to Campbell
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL A company that cleans wastewater from shale
DANCE BY DESIGN at Chaney Visual and Performing Arts School
Math and science don’t usually come to mind when considering the elements of dance, but a production by Chaney Visual and Performing Arts School students demonstrates how art, math and science mesh.
Matta still sorting through starting lineup for opener
By BOB BAPTIST Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS LaQuinton Ross is a stone-cold outside shooter who
Meyer gauges how former teams handled bye week
Associated Press Columbus It’s only through trial and error that Ohio State coach Urban Meyer
Ohio Supreme Court to decide if picketing law constitutional
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to decide
Ex-PSU president Spanier arraigned
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Former Penn State president Graham Spanier was arraigned and
Warren officer honored at ceremony
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Patrolman Ben Harrell, a 15-year veteran of the Warren
Mental exam OK’d for suspect in Youngstown boy's murder
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mental competency of a city man
Election shows diversity, change in mindsets
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tuesday’s presidential election results showed the American voting
12 things to consider from the election
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange ponders the results of Tuesday's election as reported on the front page of Wednesday's "Newsday" of New York. The re-election of President Barack Obama led U.S. investors to dump stocks Wednesday.
HEALTH DIGEST || International Survivors of Suicide Day
Suicide prevention HUBBARD Hubbard is participating in the American Foundation for Suicide
METRO DIGEST || Red Kettle Campaign Kick-Off
Campaign Kick-Off Boardman The Salvation Army Mahoning County Area Services will have its 2012
WIC provides much needed assistance
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Women, Infants and Children program is
President gets a second act
Opinion: Second terms have rarely been kind to American presidents. Our last two-term leader, George W.
Most important issues missing in presidential campaign
Opinion: By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times You know all that talk about how Superstorm Sandy will
Election preserves status quo
Opinion: WASHINGTON America’s 57th presidential election revealed that a second important national
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
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“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): Don’t let the submarine thriller “Last
“last resort” (8 p.m., abc): Don’t let the submarine thriller “Last Resort” take a dive in the
A world market
Opinion: Waukegan News-Sun: Gasoline prices in Lake County have been on a recent rollercoaster ride. The
"Nunset Boulevard" Cindy Williams stars in musical stage show
Anyone familiar with the phrase “Schlemiel! Schlemazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated” knows that Cindy Williams has been making her dreams come true in film, television and on stage for roughly 40 years
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Finale,SDRq Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Dec. 3 and 4,
Food donation
Food donation WARREN The Warren Family Mission is seeking donations of food for its annual
At least 48 die in Guatemala quake
Associated Press SAN MARCOS, Guatemala A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Guatemala on
Willow bark or aspirin for the heart?
Q. My doctor has encouraged me to take baby aspirin daily to reduce my risk of heart problems and
Valley sales-tax figures are mixed bag
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sales-tax collection across the Mahoning
‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ cabaret show
Staff report BOARDMAN “Broadway and Ol’ Blue Eyes,” a cabaret-style show about singer Frank
New storm takes aim at NY, NJ
Associated Press NEW YORK A nor’easter blustered into New York and New Jersey on Wednesday with
Gay-marriage supporters end losing streak and look ahead
Associated Press NEW YORK For years, foes of same-sex marriage had a potent talking point:
Darrell Royal, 88 Turned Longhorns into national powerhouse
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A son of Depression-era Oklahoma, Darrell Royal came to Texas to
Arms Museum prepares holiday exhibit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Preparations are underway for the fifth annual “Memories of Christmas
Full planes seen for Thanksgiving
Associated Press NEW YORK The recipe for Thanksgiving travel is likely to make travelers a
Portrait art exhibition will open at the Hoyt
What does a paving-company employee, a parole officer for juvenile felons, a civil engineer and an employee for the National Academy of Sciences have in common?
Undercover deputies seize 937 pounds of pot, arrest 2
Assocaited Press FAIRFIELD, Ohio Undercover sheriff’s deputies in southwestern Ohio’s Butler
Cavs’ rookie Zeller out with concussion, fracture
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cavaliers rookie Tyler Zeller’s first NBA road trip has been ended by
Day 2: NHL, union back to bargaining
Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL and its players’ union kept talking Wednesday, a day after
newsmakers
newsmakers Broker charged with defrauding Hanks LOS ANGELES A Southern California insurance
Workers get support for strike
Staff report niles Representatives from several labor unions marched through Niles on Wednesday
More loans boost consumer credit
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans took out more student and auto loans in September to boost
Steelers secondary thriving without Polamalu
Will Allen has done well replacing the oft-injured all-pro safety Associated Press PITTSBURGH
Pianist's latest release has a mythical quality
Deno Frangopoulos’ soothing musical spirit is again on display in “Icarus Bleeds.”
oddly enough
oddly enough Deer crashes through Pa. carpet store CASTLE SHANNON, Pa. This deer wasn’t
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, the 313th day of 2012. There are 53 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Foster wants team to collect experiences
Associated Press COLUMBUS As Jim Foster grows older, his thoughts often flood back to those he
Pot votes in 2 states challenge drug war
Associated Press DENVER First came marijuana as medicine. Now comes legal pot for the people.
Specialty Strip to take part in expo
Specialty Strip to take part in expo masury Specialty Strip & Oscillating Inc. in Masury will
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
NEw this week
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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Playhouse presents ‘Our Lady of 121st St.’
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Officials approve lease for building
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METRO DIGEST || Native American presentation canceled
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Wednesday, November 7 (115 stories)
6 escape fire sparked by cigarette
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Robber orders victim to 'Vote Obama'
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Cornell prof presents fracking myths at YSU tonight
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Campbell to give land to company that cleans drililng water
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Motive unclear in shooting at Calif. chicken plant
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Native American presentation canceled Thursday at Austintown library
Native American presentation canceled Thursday at Austintown library
Lane restrictions on Interstate 80
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Testimony suggests soldier knew he killed Afghans
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US trade commission finds harm from China solar panels
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Delmon Young pleads guilty to harassment in NY
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Ohio Supreme Court will hear Youngstown-area First Amendment case
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Fresh produce, food bags at Price Memorial AME Zion Church on Friday
Fresh produce, food bags at Price Memorial AME Zion Church on Friday
Today's Youngstown City Council meeting is canceled
Today's Youngstown City Council meeting is canceled
Ex-University of Texas coach Darrell Royal dies at 88
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3-county sales-tax collections down from this time last year
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign starts Thursday
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Gay marriage, marijuana use backed in historic votes
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Assault charge filed in Ohio polling place argument
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TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
Senior center sponsors bingo and card party
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ELECTION UPDATE | Boehner: House win means mandate against taxes #vindyvote
Speaker John Boehner says that by keeping Republicans in control of the House, voters made clear there’s no mandate for raising tax rates.
ELECTION UPDATE | Romney calls Obama to concede #vindyvote
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3 Valley school levies pass; 2 fail
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Voters re-elect Judges Mary DeGenaro, Scott Hunter
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Stabile-Harwood defeats James in Trumbull County judicial race
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Grier goes into ‘beast’ mode for YCS
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Brown holds on to Senate seat
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Boardman man sentenced in shooting of father
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Trumbull residents can access maps of demolition projects online
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Shurmur supports QB despite uneven game
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Board approves measures for plant
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Dems retain control of Senate, but GOP will still rule the House
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Democrats appeared to retain control of the Senate on Tuesday
Ohio helps carry Obama to second term
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NHL players back at bargaining table
Associated Press NEW YORK The locked-out NHL players’ association returned to the bargaining
Holiday wine list
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2 high-court justices headed toward defeat
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two incumbent Ohio Supreme Court justices were headed
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Ohioans easily defeat both statewide issues
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Both statewide issues failed by big margins Tuesday
The election is history, the future lies in working together
Editorial: Democracy is like one of those photo mosaics — a collection of thousands of little pictures arranged
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Envoy: Syria could turn into Somalia
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Fear of looting grips New York
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US employers post fewest jobs in five months
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Man gets prison for paralyzing western Pa. woman
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Tuesday, November 6 (128 stories)
ELECTION UPDATE | Obama win expected #vindyvote
President Barack Obama took command of the fierce race for the White House Tuesday night, capturing battleground Ohio from Mitt Romney and edging ahead in other pivotal states despite a weak economy and high unemployment that crimped the middle class dreams of millions.
ELECTION UPDATE | President Obama projected to win #VindyVote
ELECTION UPDATE | President Obama projected to win #VindyVotes
ELECTION UPDATE | Dems expected to retain Senate #vindyvote
Democrats closed in on keeping their majority in the Senate, swiping Republican-held Senate seats in Indiana and Massachusetts on Tuesday and keeping a once vulnerable seat in Missouri.
ELECTION UPDATE | GOP to retain control of House #vindyvote
Republicans drove toward renewed control of the House on Tuesday as Democrats failed to make any significant inroads into the GOP's delegations from the East, South and Midwest.
ELECTION UPDATE | Romney takes N.C., Ariz., Idaho #vindyvote
Mitt Romney is the winner in North Carolina, where both campaigns had worked to wrap up the state's 15 electoral votes.
ELECTION UPDATE | Obama takes N.H., Pa., Mass., Mich. #vindyvote
President Barack Obama captured hard-fought New Hampshire Tuesday night in a tense duel for the White House with Mitt Romney, claiming the first of the pivotal battleground states in a close election shadowed by a weak economy and high unemployment.
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Polivka looks forward to third term #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Polivka looks forward to third term #vindyvote WARREN At 49, Dan
ELECTION UPDATE | U.S.: McCaskill defeats Akin in Mo. #vindyvote
Sen. Claire McCaskill has won re-election in Missouri, holding off Rep. Todd Akin who came under fire for saying women had ways of preventing pregnancies in the case of "legitimate rape."
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: New Middletown issues winning easily #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: New Middletown issues winning easily #vindyvote With 263 of 273
ELECTION UPDATE| State: Rep. Johnson headed to re-election #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| State: Rep. Johnson headed to re-election #vindyvote The Vindicator is calling
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Campbell tax issue headed toward victory #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Campbell tax issue headed toward victory #vindyvote With 263 of
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: School issues show mixed results #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: School issues show mixed results #vindyvote With 263 of 273
ELECTION UPDATE | MAHONING: Obama maintains lead over Romney #VindyVotes
ELECTION UPDATE | MAHONING: Obama maintains lead over Romney #VindyVotes
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Halfway there as numbers roll in #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Halfway there as numbers roll in #vindyvote There are 210 precincts in
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County: Gerberry, Ditzler winning big #vindy.vote
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County: Gerberry, Ditzler winning big #vindy.vote YOUNGSTOWN — State
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Youngstown school levy winning easily #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Youngstown school levy winning easily #vindyvote With 183 of 273
ELECTION UPDATE| Ohio: Rep. Ryan, Sen. Brown declared winners #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Ohio: Rep. Ryan, Sen. Brown declared winners #vindyvote YOUNGSTOWN — The
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Jackson Milton school issues losing #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Jackson Milton school issues losing #vindyvote With 71 precincts
ELECTION UPDATE | COLUMBIANA: Weigle, Hoppel lead for commissioner #vindyvote
Weigle, Hoppel lead for Columbiana County commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE | MAHONING: Boardman levy supporters claim victory #VindyVotes
ELECTION UPDATE | MAHONING: Boardman levy supporters claim victory #VindyVotesThe Boardman Friends of Boardman supporters school levie have declared victory believing they will take 53 percent of the vote.
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Fairhaven levy is passing soundly #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Fairhaven levy is passing soundly #vindyvote The Trumbull County-wide
ELECTION UPDATE | COLUMBIANA: Bolon leads for treasurer's seat #vindyvote
Bolon leads for treasurer's seat
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Early votes to Obama, Brown, Harwood #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | TRUMBULL Early votes to Obama, Brown, Harwood #vindyvote WARREN Early votes
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Mixed results for South Range, Springfield school issues #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Mixed results for South Range, Springfield school issues
ELECTION UPDATE | OHIO: O'Neill, O'Donnell, Kennedy lead in Supreme Court race #vindyvote
O'Neill, O'Donnell, Kennedy lead in Ohio Supreme Court race
ELECTION UPDATE | COLUMBIANA: Romney has slight lead over Obama #vindyvote
Romney has slight lead over Obama in Columbiana County
ELECTION UPDATE | OHIO: Brown increases lead over Mandel #vindyvote
Election update: Brown increase lead over Mandel
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County: Youngstown school levy ahead in early voting #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County: Youngstown school levy ahead in early voting #vindyvote Among
ELECTION UPDATE | US: Romney takes Ind., Obama, Mass., D.C #vindyvote
Mitt Romney has won in Indiana, a state won by President Barack Obama four years ago.
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Hanni leading in court race #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Hanni leading in court race #vindyvote In the race for a seat on
ELECTION UPDATE | COLUMBIANA: Hoppel has early lead for commisisoner #vindyvote
Hoppel has early lead for commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Obama leading Romney in early returns #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| Mahoning County: Obama leading Romney in early returns #vindyvote In early
ELECTION UPDATE | COLUMBIANA: Early lead for Weigle for commissioner #vindyvote
Early lead for Weigle for commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County: School issues losing early, other issues winning #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Mahoning County: School issues losing early, other issues winning #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Ohio issues losing in early results #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Ohio issues losing in early results
ELECTION UPDATE | MAHONING: Obama leads Romney in early voting #VindyVotes
ELECTION UPDATE | MAHONING: Obama leads Romney in early voting #VindyVotes
ELECTION UPDATE | OHIO: Brown has early lead in U.S. Senate race #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Brown has early lead in U.S. Senate race
LOUIE LIVE| In the newsroom tonight #vindyvote
Call Louie B. Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner tonight in the Vindy newsroom at 330-333-4454.
Quirky voting problems today in Pa., Fla., Ohio #vindyvote
Sporadic problems were reported Tuesday at polling places around the country, including a confrontation in Pennsylvania involving Republican inspectors over access to some polls and a voting machine that lit up for Republican Mitt Romney even when a voter pressed the button for President Barack Obama.
Quinn Frease, Brent Cross to wed in 2013
Deborah Frease of Poland and William Frease of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Zunic-Smith nuptials will be in July 2013
Lawrence and Nancy Zunic of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Kelly Zunic, and Jason Smith, both of Medina.
UPDATED | Heavy turnout reported as Election Day continues #VindyVote
In Canfield, backups of 30 to 40 minutes were reported at the Mill Creek Metro Parks location.
Battle in Philly today over minority voting inspectors #vindyvote
Authorities in Philadelphia say a judge has issued a court order allowing all certified minority inspectors into Philadelphia polling places.
Ohioans get final say after intense campaigns #vindyvote
After a months-long barrage of campaign commercials and candidate speeches, voters in Ohio are finally answering all the appeals for their support.
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1959 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson’s in
Lauren N. Susany | Ronald V. Gerberry Jr.
LOWELLVILLE Lauren N. Susany of Lowellville and Ronald V. Gerberry Jr. of Austintown exchanged
Sarah Sudano | Jay Pichitino
folly beach, s.c. Sarah Sudano and Jay Pichitino exchanged marriage vows during a sunset ceremony
Sara Shields | Tom Platz II
BANNER ELK, N.C. Sara Shields and Tom Platz II, both of Charlotte, N.C., exchanged marriage vows
Renee Kirby | Benjamin Swallow
YOUNGSTOWN Trinity United Methodist Church provided the setting for the May 19 wedding of Renee
Kristine M. Phillips | Andrew P. Holland
RED CLIFF, COLO. Mount of the Holy Cross overlook at Shrine Pass was the setting for the Oct. 13
Janeace Brooke | Connor McCluskey
POLAND Janeace Brooke of Poland and Connor McCluskey of Akron were united in marriage during a
Masons award pin to 60-year member
Masons award pin to 60-year member YOUNGSTOWN At its annual awards night Oct. 24, Youngstown
Final push for the presidency
By David Skolnick skolnick@vindy.com VIENNA Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, made a final pitch to the Democratic- dominated Mahoning Valley to vote today for him and GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney.
Obama rocks with Springsteen in Columbus, hoping for encore
Bruce Springsteen is pretty confident he knows the results of today’s presidential election.
Record numbers in Valley opt to cast early ballots
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley voters cast early ballots in record numbers before Election Day today.
Romping no more
The Crestview High football team concluded the regular season with nine consecutive romps, winning four of them by more than 50 points.
Ohio voters can expect to see ‘poll observers’
By SHEE WAI WONG and KELSEY MISBRENER TheNewsOutlet.org If you are planning to vote today, don’t forget your driver’s license because someone will be watching.
WIN WITH DINNER
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com Customers can elect to eat in or drive through for Election Day meals being served by area churches.
Steelers’ patience paying off after slow start
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Isaac Redman was talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ convincing 24-20 victory over the defending Super Bowl-champion New York Giants.
King takes charge of AAC
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN First-year commissioners tend to hit the ground running, hoping that things slow down just enough so that they can catch their breath between seasons.
Local efforts in motion to help victims
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Local efforts to help victims of superstorm Sandy are under way, and Mahoning Valley residents have several ways to provide assistance.
Man to face charges for shooting dad
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A 24-year-old Boardman man will appear in Mahoning County Area Court today to face a misdemeanor negligent assault charge after accidentally shooting his 51-year-old father in the leg Saturday night.
Buckeyes get break before final 2 games
Associated Press COLUMBUS Most will rest. Some will try to heal. Others will try to catch up on classwork or a personal life.
Boxer Koranicki won 27 bouts
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com On Wednesday at 2 p.m., a service will be held at Calvary Cemetery Chapel for former heavyweight fighter Mike Koranicki.
Cleanup at business will begin soon
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Danny DiBacco II stood in the business he co-owns Monday and surveyed the damage.
Music delivers political message
By Mark Caro Chicago Tribune The musical battle between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney heated up
Years Ago
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NHL, union to return to bargaining table
Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL and the players’ association stuck to their word and made
PSU president: School is better a year later
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State has been strengthened by improvements to
Aldon Smith explains visit
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that
OSHA action upheld
OSHA action upheld campbell An Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission citation against
Sentencing delayed in Craigslist plot
Sentencing delayed in Craigslist plot AKRON With a possible deal for leniency in the works,
Men remain in jail on $150K bonds
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two men charged with multiple felonies in
Book takes look at pets in the White House
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press President George H.W. Bush had a problem so important he sent
And the winner is: gridlock
Opinion: After a year of campaign sound and fury, we’re about to hold an election that will probably fail to
Looking for housing for Sandy’s victims
Associated Press NEW YORK Government leaders are turning their attention to the next crisis
Palestinians, rebels fight in Syrian war
Associated Press BEIRUT New chaos engulfed Syria’s civil war Monday as Palestinian supporters
Seats getting hot for coaches, GMs
Associated Press FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Titans owner Bud Adams laid down the challenge to his
Man detained for giving cops false ID
Staff report WARREN Two men carrying more than $12,000 were stopped for speeding Friday
East Side store turns back the clock to 2009, offers gas for $1.84 a gallon
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com y0ungstown Remember when gas was $1.84 a gallon? For
Pagano inspires shocking Colts
We can quantify most of the things a football coach does to help his team win games. Count the
Brees, Robinson power Saints win
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes, extending his NFL record
Climate numbers tell a story
Opinion: Climate numbers tell a story Toledo Blade: The first nine months of 2012 were the warmest on
Jury awards woman $42.8M in civil suit
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury awarded a Boardman woman $42.8
Selected local stocks
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Close call at Notre Dame has Panthers recovering
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Joe Trebitz needed to turn the TV off and forget about football for
Poll challenges, phony calls could mar vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON Persistent reports of robocalls incorrectly telling voters they can
Closing 19 laps earn Chase distinction
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Brad Keselowski held off Kyle Busch on one late restart, and
Man pleads guilty
Man pleads guilty WARREN One of two men charged with pretending to be interested in buying a
Shurmur’s new role: Monday quarterback
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Pat Shurmur slipped into his chair behind the microphone.
Storm could lead to increased auto sales, industry website says
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Once life returns to normal for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, the
Panel: Mark Hanni violated judicial campaign rules
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mark Hanni, Judge Mary DeGenaro’s judicial opponent, violated judicial
ValleyCare CEO to resign at end of year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, which operates and oversees three
GM gets new credit lines totaling $11B
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors says it has received $11 billion in credit lines from
Prosecutor: Soldier had blood of victims on him
Associated Press JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. A caped figure captured on surveillance video
Trumbull County government will pay for ex-engineer’s sins
Editorial: If you wonder why public officials are held in such low esteem by the citizenry, just look at what
Woeful Chiefs make changes
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel relieved himself of duties as
Many voters are dedicated, despite 1-in-million odds
Associated Press WASHINGTON There’s always grousing about the many people who don’t bother to
Alabama has little time to celebrate
Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Nick Saban doesn’t waive his 24-hour celebration rule even
Correction
Editorial: Correction Endorsement mark was error The Vindicator endorsed Democrat Charlie Wilson in his
oddly enough
oddly enough California restaurant acknowledges roach infestation MILL VALLEY, Calif. A
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, city h all. Finance
Price of gasoline falls in US
Associated Press NEW YORK Drivers in the New York area soon may get relief from long lines and
ON THE WATCH | Valley observers
Following is the list of approved poll observers in Mahoning County and the authority that appointed
Now that Disney owns Lucasfilm, the question is ... Who will direct the next ‘Star Wars’?
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES It’s the question we’ve all been pondering from
Today is Election Day, so let’s look back at five of TV’s most memorable (fictitious)
Today is Election Day, so let’s look back at five of TV’s most memorable (fictitious) political
newsmakers
newsmakers MTV to air fundraiser for devastated shore NEW YORK MTV, home of the “Jersey Shore”
Court rejects man’s request
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The 11th District Court of Appeals has rejected a request
Board considers action against division head
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City District Board of Health
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ray A. Tritt, 53, of 1818 Pointview Ave., Youngstown,
VOTING HOURS
VOTING HOURS Ohio and Pennsylvania Voting at polling locations in Ohio is from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30
Parachuting incident
Parachuting incident BOARDMAN Police are investigating an incident of criminal trespass when
Inhumane hoarding
Opinion: By Paula Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals I recently attended an estate sale at
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Finding the teachers we need
Opinion: By Charles Chieppo Hechinger Report The Obama administration’s Race to the Top Fund, which was
birthdays
birthdays Director Mike Nichols is 81. Country singer Stonewall Jackson is 80. Singer Eugene Pitt
COLA formula hurts little guy
Opinion: COLA formula hurts little guy The procedure for for al- loting the “Cost of Living” is very
Monday, November 5 (92 stories)
Saints beat Eagles 28-13
Saints beat Eagles 28-13 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes, extending his
Ryan speaks to 1,500 at airport in Vienna
Ryan speaks to 1,500 at airport in Vienna Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee,
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Boardman woman wins $42.8 million settlement against Nationwide
Boardman woman wins $42.8M settlement against Nationwide
Boardman police looking for jumpers from WKBN tower
Boardman police looking for jumpers from WKBN tower
Police: Pa. man whips to death his 6-year-old nephew
Police: Pa. man whips to death his 6-year-old nephew
Ohio man pleads guilty in football player's murder
Ohio man pleads guilty in football player's murder
Prosecutors allege 5 women in general's sex crimes
Prosecutor allege 5 women in general's sex crimes
Prosecutor: US soldier had blood of victims on him
Prosecutor: US soldier had blood of victims on him
ACLU says Pa. corrects false voter info in Spanish
ACLU says Pa. corrects false voter info in Spanish
4 injured workers sue over collapse at Ohio casino
4 injured workers sue over collapse at Ohio casino
Liberty firefighters ask for donations to help storm victims
Liberty firefighters ask for donations to help storm victims
Judge rejects Ohio killer's execution stay request
Judge rejects Ohio killer's execution stay request
We made an endorsement mistake in our Sunday, Monday editions
The Vindicator endorsed Democrat Charlie Wilson in his bid to return to Congress from the 6th Congressional District, a seat now held by Republican Bill Johnson.
Cheap gas at noon at McGuffey Road station
Cheap gas at noon at McGuffey Road station Gas Can Man and New American Energy Opportunity
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Joseph at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 4470 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, is
PFS to sponsor concert Nov. 11
PFS to sponsor concert Nov. 11 boardman Protestant Family Service will sponsor a concert, “Make
Youngstown ceremony marks enduring wounds of Vietnam
Steve Gondol fondly remembers spending time years ago at a West Side gas station near Mahoning and Portland avenues with John J. Kos and Francis L. Ware III, both of whom he had met in elementary school.
NHL sides have long weekend discussions
Associated Press NEW YORK A secret, long-awaited bargaining session has done some good in the
Klein’s injury will be problem for KSU
Associated Press Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein spent the final 25
Early voters in the Valley jam election polls Sunday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sunday was “without a doubt the busiest day of the election season so
Ohio State Bar president will speak at Salem event
Staff report SALEM The president of the Ohio State Bar Association will visit Salem on Nov. 13
Trumbull 4-H invites youths to learn about natural resourcesSFlb
Staff report SOUTHINGTON The Trumbull County 4-H program has a new youth club in Southington
St. Clair Township police probe fatal shooting of man
Staff report ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP An autopsy is planned for today on the body of a Birch Road man
Voting is the American way; don’t let anything stop you
Editorial: The theme of our editorial on the day before an election has typically focused on the importance of
Taking America’s pulse
Opinion: WASHINGTON What lexicographer Samuel Johnson said of Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” can be said of this
Obama still symbol of hope
Opinion: Four years ago, the day after Barack Obama was elected America’s first black president while
Another storm headed for NY, NJ
Another storm headed for NY, NJ NEW YORK Just what New York and New Jersey need after the
Is spin working in Ohio?
Opinion: Be glad you don’t live in Ohio. It’s a fine old state with pretty towns, friendly people and a
Seminar on memory
Seminar on memory BOARDMAN Dr. Ted Suzelis, a naturopathic physician, is offering a free
Apple paid 1.9% tax on foreign earnings
Associated Press Cupertino, Calif. Apple Inc. paid an income tax rate of only 1.9 percent on its
Spielberg, Day-Lewis unite for an epic ‘Lincoln’ Monumental movie
By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES The task of encapsu- lating the essence of
Pa. police probe fatal car accident
Staff report WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. The Southwest Regional Police Department is investigating a
Obama leads, but Romney has chance in race for 270 electoral votes
Associated Press COLUMBUS President Barack Obama enters the final hours of the 2012 campaign
Reality show ticks off techies
Los Angeles Times SAN FRANCISCO It was only a matter of time before reality show producers
Schools wary of Ohio regulating student seclusion
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s plan to regulate how educators seclude and physically restrain
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2012. There are 56 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Despite damage, election officials hopeful
Associated Press NEW YORK Power generators are being marshaled, polling locations moved and
First Dreamliner touches down
First Dreamliner touches down CHICAGO United Airlines’ inaugural flight of Boeing’s 787
Western Pa. man charged in wife’s slaying
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Authorities say a man has been charged in the shooting death of his
Power restored to most victims of superstorm
PRNewswire AKRON More than 17,500 employees from Jersey Central Power & Light, Metropolitan
video game review
‘assassin’s creed iii’ Grade: B Details: Ubisoft, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3; $59.99
Romney offers a fresh start
Opinion: This election will tell us what kind of America we believe in. Is it the one our Founders bequeathed
Christie praises Obama, will vote for Romney
Associated Press JERUSALEM New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told an Israeli TV interviewer Sunday
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
UK’s Cameron touts British defense deals
Associated Press LONDON Prime Minister David Cameron hoped to spur British arms sales today with
Renewed push for skywalk at Cleveland’s Horseshoe Casino
Associated Press CLEVELAND The landlord of Cleveland’s Horseshoe Casino is again trying to clear
Boy killed in fall, mauling at Pa. zoo
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A young boy visiting the Pittsburgh zoo with his mother and friends
3 teens dead, 3 hurt in SW Ohio crash
Associated Press BELLBROOK, Ohio Three teenagers were killed and three others were seriously
Man with bionic leg climbs skyscraper in Chicago
Associated Press CHICAGO The metal on Zac Vawter’s bionic leg gleamed as he climbed 103 floors
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 14 Source: Associated Press
Age of Guan Tianglang, a middle school student from China, who became the youngest golfer to qualify
8 teams alive for Round 2 of prep playoffs
Area teams outscored Round 1 opponents, 394-328 By Steve Ruman sports@vindy.com For Howland,
Rep. Boehner: Obama will doom drilling
A crowd of about 250 gather at the Great East Plaza in Niles for a rally in support of Gov. Mitt Romney for president. U.S. Rep. John Boehner, speaker of the House, was the principal speaker at the event Sunday.
PAUL RYAN VISIT
PAUL RYAN VISIT Tonight at airport Who: Rally with Paul Ryan, Republican vice presidential
newsmakers
newsmakers Not wrecked by Sandy, ‘Ralph’ tops box office NEW YORK The weekend box office was
INSIDE
INSIDE Despite the canceled New York marathon, runners descended upon the city to help in Sandy’s
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native finished in 39th place at Texas Motor
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shannon and Anthony Sarigianopoulos, Campbell, boy, Nov. 3.
Cup leader Johnson wins back-to-back races
Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS Jimmie Johnson regained the lead on the final restart,
Thinking of not voting?
Opinion: Thinking of not voting? If you are thinking about not voting this year because you are not happy
oddly enough
oddly enough Thoroughbred tries running with the cars LEXINGTON, Ky. A horse that got loose
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua M. Reakes, 35, of 510 Ravenna Road, Apt. B, Newton
Francona should spark Indians
As baseball moves into its offseason hot stove phase in which franchises attempt to improve the
Celebrity endorsements welcome
McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka endorsed Republican John
bridge
bridge Weekly Quiz Answers Q. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA K 10 9 8 3 uJ 9 7
SWCD for 4 counties will host a cover-crop workshop
Staff report HOMEWORTH The Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Carroll, Columbiana,
‘Do More With Less’ seminar set Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, workshop, 7 p.m., town hall, U.S. Route 224.
Boardman OKs panel for radio-dispatch project oversight
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman trustees approved creating a council of
Memo sheds light on ex-CSB worker in lawsuit
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Girard woman accused in a recent lawsuit of engaging in
ROBERT W. FISHER
ROBERT W. FISHER aCCUSED OF Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution, Murder, Arson Height: 6’
MAHONING, COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Enoch Hines Jr., 48, of 129 Early Road, Youngstown, and
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR
MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR John Boehner chats with Virginia Whitacre of Warren after his
Sunday, November 4 (96 stories)
Boehner before crowd in Niles: Don’t let Obama destroy drilling
Boehner before crowd in Niles: Don’t let Obama destroy drilling Staff report NILES John
Today marks busiest early-voting day in the Valley
Today marks busiest early-voting day in the Valley Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Today was “without
Ceremony downtown honors Mahoning County’s 100 dead in Vietnam War
Ceremony downtown honors Mahoning County’s 100 dead in Vietnam War By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
Boy dies in fall, dog mauling at Pittsburgh zoo
Boy dies in fall, dog mauling at Pittsburgh zoo Associated Press PITTSBURGH A young boy
Suspension rates run high in Youngstown, Warren schools
Suspension rates run high in Youngstown, Warren schools Staff report Youngstown Ohio
Frigid conditions aggravate suffering for hundreds of thousands of Sandy victims
Frigid conditions aggravate suffering for hundreds of thousands of Sandy victims Associated Press
Obama, Romney, Biden, Ryan converge on Ohio In final 48 hours
Obama, Romney, Biden, Ryan converge on Ohio In final 48 hours Associated Press CINCINNATI
Keltys celebrate 50th anniversary at family dinner
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. John Kelty of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club-Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church, 3504 Main St.,
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. at Fellows
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Denny’s in
Butler Institute to host annual arts and crafts show
YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will host a preview party for its
Classes on balance offered in Liberty
Classes on balance offered in Liberty liberty A Matter of Balance, an award-winning program
Pay 1 month, get your license reinstated
The Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency is offering its annual Deals for Your Wheels program for those whose driver’s licenses have been suspended for nonpayment of child support.
Open house for new Mercer Memorial Day 500 organizers
Mark and Linda Brown are retiring as organizers of the Mercer Memorial Day 500, a Memorial Day observance, and are hosting a community open house for the new organizers, Ed and Sharon Dittrich, on Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pizza Joe’s, 116 East Venango St.
Train to ID criminal behavior on Ohio highways
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has developed a one-hour training program for the public called Community Shield to help identify possible criminal behavior on Ohio’s roadways and tools for contacting the OSHP by dialing 677.
Mahoning Valley officials expect turnout at 2008 levels
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Election officials in Mahoning and Trumbull
Hubbard wins another wild one
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com NILES Valley residents on Saturday evening set their clocks
Poll: Racial attitudes have not improved in U.S.
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) Racial attitudes have not improved in the four years since the
Canfield dream season ends
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Stow Canfield seniors Sabrina Mangapora and Nicole Luklan
3-year degree programs available at YSU, other state universities
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The availability of three-year degrees at
Crestview survives St. Thomas shootout
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBIANA In a game loaded with long runs and huge
Some say leasing deal at Warren's Avalon was rushed
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN While community members in Youngstown have hotly debated
Penguins find a way against wily Coyotes
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you’re looking for metaphors for Youngstown
Fitch stays close, but Ignatius too much
By Marty Gitlin sports@vindy.com PARMA The goal of any football coach is to call a pass when
Rev. Lonnie Simon, marched with MLK, laid to rest
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN James Locker moved to Youngstown in 1970 after
Poland rolls over Dukes
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com UNIONTOWN It wasn’t just a week of redemption for the
Youngstown Model Railroad Assoc. hosts annual open house
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Charlie Wood was 4 when he got his first
Jump Start day-care center closes
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It took more than three years, but a child-
Youngstown native Ron Daniels to participate in Black World Conference
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown native is involved in the State of the Black World
Economists answer: Should we really be better off already?
Peppe Smith, owner of Camelot Lanes in Boardman, says she sees positive signs all around the Youngstown community. “I cannot deny that I am better off than I was four years ago," she declares, but adds: “I do not attribute that to the president.”
Amid bumper crop may be a welcome PB&J break
Associated Press ATLANTA Choosy moms and dads may be packing more PB&J in lunches this winter,
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Reunion planned YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Veterans
Nanny charged with murder
Nanny charged with murder NEW YORK The nanny who police say stabbed to death two children in her
‘Seal Team Six’ arrives on time
By David Hiltbrand The Philadelphia Inquirer Who would have ever thought that revenge would be a
Restoring soles & souls
Opinion: Worn, blemished, scuffed and scraped. Shoes bear the burden of our life’s feats and feet. But
Canfield’s state dreams come up short to Walsh
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BRECKSVILLE The Walsh Jesuit High girls soccer program has five
Keselowski doesn’t want to waste Cup title chance
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Brad Keselowski was teammates with Jimmie Johnson for a
Heartwarming ‘Life’ at TNT is wonderful
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Niles Everyone agrees that there’s something
Buying a leaf blower? Put power before pizzazz
Tired of raking? Consumer Reports recently found gas leaf blowers that vacuum with the flick of a
Lights in Manhattan; misery in outer areas
Associated Press NEW YORK The lights were back on Saturday in lower Manhattan, prompting screams
Notre Dame survives major scare from Pitt
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Down 20-6 in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame was going to need
Question is staple of every election
By SHARON COHEN AP National Writer It’s a staple of every presidential election, a single
AREA BOWLING SCORES
First-3rd winners Boardman — Lucky Strikers Fred Dabelstein, Don Kane & Al Mickel in Independent
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Nov. 4, the 309th day of 2012. There are 57 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SOCIAL MEDIA Smaller companies find a need to connect
Los Angeles Times It started with an injured rescue dog, $125 in cash and an old silk-screen
Romney’s support of SB5 clear
Opinion: An astute newspaper reader — what other kind is there? — reacted to last week’s column about labor
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Between 1959 and 1963, I served aboard four U.S. naval ships. Could you please tell me their
Positively negative
Editorial: Positively negative By now, it must seem like you’ve seen a million TV ads for or against
Meeting of the minds needed to ease port authority tension
Editorial: With all that’s going on in the Mahoning Valley on the economic development front, the controversy
Powerline adapters connect devices to Net
Q. We want to connect a Blu-ray player to the Internet to stream Netflix and thought we could use
GENERAL ELECTION
Opinion: GENERAL ELECTION Candidates, issues An * denotes the incumbent. An X denotes Vindicator
Author will discuss brain fitness program
Author will discuss brain fitness program newton falls Patrick Hartory, national speaker and
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
banking Huntington Bancshares Inc. promoted Sam Huston to senior vice president, business banking
Barry Levinson, director of such modern American classics as “Diner,” “The
Barry Levinson, director of such modern American classics as “Diner,” “The Natural” and “Rain Man,”
A new lease
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Palmantier’s Motel sits on a rural patch
Changing politics as we know it
Opinion: Changing politics as we know it When are the politicians going to shut up and get back to doing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.28 —.42 Avalon
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I would like to know where I can find “Walking Tall” DVDs
‘Annie’ reunites original cast
IF YOU GO What: “Annie, the Musical” Where: Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown
record reviews
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Album: “Psychedelic Pill” (Reprise) Grade: A Neil Young is in a
LOS ANGELES TIMES BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Oct. 27
HARDCOVER Fiction 1. “The Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Rowling (Little, Brown) 2. “Gone Girl” by
Chilling rod
Chilling rod You don’t need an ice bucket to keep wine chilled outside the refrigerator. The
Area running calendar
NOVEMBER Saturday — J.J. Patsey Memorial 5K at Lisbon Junior-Senior High School. Call 330-619-5388
Free phone calls
Free phone calls For your soldier VFW Operation Uplink operates a Free Calls Days program, which
Great Clips offers free service to military
Great Clips offers free service to military youngstown For the second year, the Great Clips
Dangling crane boom tethered
Associated Press NEW YORK New York City’s mayor says the dangling boom of a midtown Manhattan
Baffert beat again in Breeders Cup
Associated Press ARCADIA, Calif. Bob Baffert got beat again in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup
aftermath
aftermath State-by-state The massive storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy slammed into the
Nittany Lions continue successful year, top PU
Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. With little more to play for than pride, Penn State
Hyde’s 3 TDs help Buckeyes roll
Associated Press COLUMBUS Now Urban Meyer has some time to prepare an unbeaten yet flawed Ohio
Browns showing some swagger
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal Jimmy Haslam exudes confidence, and the Browns are mimicking
Much at stake at polls
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House, the Senate, the tea-party revolution in the House
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Scout Michael P. Hritz, son of Michael and Suzanne Hritz of Salem, has
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
3rd-party hopefuls in lonely quest
Associated Press HENRICO, Va. The lone Virgil Goode campaign sign on a stretch of Virginia road
New banking rules pose threat to recovery
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The new rules and regulations, passed in
McDonald 2nd at state meet
By Eric Mauk sports@vindy.com Kirkersville Sometimes in sports, all you can do is all you can
Irish top the Pirates in Division V
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com SUGARCREEK In the land of cheese and churches, cornfields
METRO DIGEST || Turkey trot this morning
Turkey trot today YOUNGSTOWN Area residents are invited to bring their leashed dogs and meet at
Despite fast start, Phantoms tumble
Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. One of the quickest goals in Youngstown Phantoms history was not
Navy removes ship’s top command after boozy visit to Russian port
Associated Press SAN DIEGO The commander and top officers of a San Diego- based Navy frigate
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging volunteers to improve civic health and social
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging volunteers to improve civic health and social
newsmakers
newsmakers Katy Perry wears ‘Forward’ dress MILWAUKEE Pop star Katy Perry sported a skin-tight
WGH can’t stop Mentor
By ED PUSKAS sports@vindy.com MENTOR Warren Harding’s game plan against a prolific Mentor
Son shoots Dad
Son shoots Dad BOARDMAN A Boardman man was apparently accidently shot in the upper thigh
Late 3 lifts Bucks past Cavs
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Brandon Jennings hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Milwaukee
No. 2 Oregon piles up points against USC
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Kenjon Barner rushed for a school-record 321 yards and five
Steelers, Giants mirror each other
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants are two of
Mahoning Valley races overshadowed by presidential election
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While there’s a full ballot, Mahoning Valley
Saturday, November 3 (97 stories)
Son accidentally shoots dad in Boardman
A Boardman man was apparently accidently shot in the upper thigh Saturday night when a handgun discharged while his son was trying to show it to another person and render it safe.
Bring your dogs to Sunday's Turkey Trot
Area residents are invited to bring their leashed dogs and meet at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Ford Nature Center at 11 a.m. Sunday to participate in the MetroMutts Turkey Trot.
2012 Model Train Open House continues Sunday, next 3 weekends
Charlie Wood was 4 when he got his first Lionel model train set in 1939.
SRO crowd sends civil rights leader Rev. Lonnie Simon to final rest
James Locker moved to Youngstown in 1970 after having graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., but found he didn’t know anyone.
Canfield soccer, volleyball fall in regional finals
Canfield soccer, volleyball fall in regional finals
Miss McDermott to be bride of Walton Gouldin
William and Cheryl McDermott of Austintown and Richard and Susan Gouldin of Warsaw, Va., are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Katlin Eileen McDermott of Savannah, Ga., and Walton Gouldin, also of Savannah.
Fening-Brown nuptials set for May 18, 2013
CANFIELD Chris and Liz Fening of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Erin
Joanna Liberato, Jason Moore will wed Dec. 1
CANFIELD Corrine Liberato and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Liberato, all of Canfield, are announcing the
Ciminero-Myers nuptials set for December
CHAMPION Alan and Sandee Ciminero of Champion are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Parents announce Linnelli-McClure engagement
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Linnelli of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their
Lindsey Vonn's request to race in men's World Cup denied
Lindsey Vonn's request to compete in a men's World Cup downhill race has been rejected by the International Ski Federation.
Power returning, but frustration rising over gas in storm-torn East Coast
More New Yorkers got power Saturday for the first time since Superstorm Sandy struck the region, but frustrations mounted over gasoline shortages as refueling sites turned into traffic jams of horn-honking confusion.
YSU LIVE | Penguins snap skid, beat South Dakota 13-10
YSU LIVE | Penguins snap skid, beat South Dakota 13-10
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead 13-3 after three quarters
YSU LIVE | Penguins lead 13-3 after three quarters.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Club Pet sponsors benefit event
Club Pet sponsors benefit event hermitage, pa. Club Pet of Transfer, Pa., a nonprofit, no-kill,
YCS D hangs on in thriller at Warren JFK
By matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Warren Drevon Green saw two of his Youngstown Christian
Ex-general Clark: Romney isn’t qualified to lead military
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Wesley Clark, a retired four-star general and
5 more things you should know about Election Day
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS More than 1.2 million Ohioans have already cast their
Mosora, Brookfield state their case in win
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Girard Friday had an unusual start for Brookfield, but it
CIRV’s student ambassadors spread message of nonviolence in Youngstown
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city now has a small army of high
Hilltoppers’ ground game eats up Howland Tigers
Hilltoppers’ ground game eats up Tigers By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com CHARDON A rugged
YSU forgoes talk of voluntary pay cuts, furloughs
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Although Youngs-town State University
YSU looking to end skid vs. Coyotes
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When South Dakota coach Joe Glenn was asked about
Judge sentences gang member Christian Oliver to 9 years
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old member of a gang that was
Heacock has KSU defense on rise
By ed puskas epuskas@vindy.com KENT It was a dreary, rainy post-Superstorm Sandy afternoon,
Patriot Water Treatment sues ODNR for $3.5M
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com WARREN Patriot Water Treatment has fired the next
Safety first as WR Devils slip past Shadyside
By Marcus barkley sports@vindy.com SHADYSIDE Safety is one of the dirtiest words in football
Group honors 'church lady' Shirley Megown as valiant leader
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com canfield Shirley Megown, a well-known “church lady” in
Ethics charges dropped against ex-mayor Layshock
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com RAVENNA Former Newton Falls Mayor Pat Layshock has agreed to a
Abdu Breast Care Center marks 1st year, plans expansion
The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Cancer Center celebrated its first anniversary Friday. A check for $200,000 was presented from Panerathon by Liz Follet, left, regional marketing director at the Covelli Centre to Dr. Rashid Abdu and James Schultis, president of Humility of Mary Health Partners Foundation.
YOUNGSTOWN Robbery attempt leads to shooting, charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An attempted robbery during a drug deal
NYC Marathon canceled following storm damage
Associated Press New York Under growing pressure with thousands still shivering from Sandy, the
Steelers-Giants game is a go
Associated Press East Rutherford, N.j. The NFL game between the Super Bowl champion New York
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ernest G. Earl Jr., 65, of 9302 Mahoning Ave., North
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BBC reporter's time in Valley results in this story
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US approaching ‘fiscal cliff’
Opinion: New Ulm (Minn.) Journal: Once the Nov. 6 election is over, Congress will have less than two months
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Romney, Obama sharpen closing lines
Associated Press PATASKALA, Ohio Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt
Chrysler donates to relief effort
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Unique band keeps experiment alive
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Rusted Root singer and songwriter Michael Glabicki
‘Man With the Iron Fists’ could use smoother hand
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Area is state’s lone bright spot
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown-Warren area is the state’s lone bright spot in Ohio’s
Pakistani troops must target Taliban for hit on young girl
Editorial: The interior minister of pakistan, Rehman Malik, was effusive in his praise of Malala Yousafzai,
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Disney’s fun animated tale gets inside the game Right on, ‘Ralph’
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Election debate won’t end soon
Opinion: COLUMBUS Just when you thought there was a light at the end of the tunnel, and all of this
First Niles Financial posts quarterly profit
Staff report NILES First Niles Financial, the holding company for the Home Federal Savings and
sunday news shows
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newsmakers No protest at event to honor Poitier NASSAU, Bahamas A bridge in the Bahamas was
IRS extends deadlines for those hit by Sandy
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Officials to be feted
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Open door to your heart for the Lord
In the book of Revelation 3:20 Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears
Veterans Sunday
Veterans Sunday beloit Beloit Friends Church, 18042 Fifth St., will celebrate its annual
250-300 Pa. polling places without power
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The Corbett administration said that between 250 and 300
Canfield already has term limits
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Ohio ballot to include Duncan for president
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN They received 0.07 of a percent of the 2008
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN
Beatitude House pays off loan to fix up apartments
Staff report ASHTABULA Beatitude House has paid off a construction loan with Farmers National
Williams helps with storm relief
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Mayor Jay Williams is supposed to be on
Recovered in raid
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Area native joins Cleveland TV station
Opinion: Another Youngstown native has reached a significant milestone. Lydia Esparra, a graduate of
Home Savings will accept donations for food pantries
Staff report Youngstown The Home Savings and Loan Co. of Youngstown is rolling out a bankwide
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HUBBARD township Trustees unsure of rehiring police chief
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Boy, 12, struck and killed by freight train in western Pa.
Associated Press BEAVER, Pa. Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was struck and killed by a
Bar association to conduct hearing involving complaints in judicial race
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association will
NHL lockout puts Winter Classic on ice
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6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE Figures show Wilson contributed 40% of funds raised
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Cup leader Johnson earns pole at Texas
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3 Pitt players deny assault charges
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For Buckeyes, Illini stakes are vastly different
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Alabama-LSU: Another showdown in epic rivalry
Associated Press Baton Rogue OK, so maybe it’s not the Game of the Century. No disputing
Jury deliberations will resume in ex-agent’s suit against Nationwide
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KnowledgeWorks releases 3.0 version of forecast
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Expert urges age limit on head blows
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Two Penn State officials arraigned on new charges
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No. 4 Irish try to keep focus vs. Pitt Panthers
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westminster Event to target cigarette cravings
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TRUMBULL COUnty SWCD re-elects 2 supervisors
Staff report CORTLAND Richard Houk of Newton Township and Peter Kepner of Hartford Township
on the links | Friday’s professional golf results
HSBC CHAMPIONS SHENZHEN, CHINA On another big stage against another strong field, Louis
Jameson’s Class of ’12 nursing students achieves 100% goal
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Twenty-seven nursing students received diplomas at commencement in May at the Jameson Memorial
Sauter takes Trucks, Blaney 30th
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Hamilton, Boozer lead Bulls to rout of Cavs
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Youngstown Complaints Choir schedules local performances
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Complaints Choir performs “Does Anybody Really Care?” — a
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Edinboro campus focuses on art and inauguration
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Liberty RB Walls breaks through vs. Streetsboro
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Petro appoints new exec director of OhioLINK
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Junior Achievement honors government teacher at Fitch
Staff report Austintown Austintown Fitch High School teacher Jill Martin has been recognized as
Phantoms blanked without 2 top scorers
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Wesley Clark says Romney fails commander-in-chief test
Wesley Clark says Romney fails commander-in-chief test YOUNGSTOWN Wesley Clark, a retired four-
Brookfield plays Edgewood tonight
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New Georgian PM to president: “Out of your palace”
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19-year-old Youngstown gang member headed to prison
19-year-old Youngstown gang member headed to prison
Cuomo: ‘No reason to panic’ over gasoline shortages
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Ohio 'cleaning fairy' pleads guilty to criminal charge
Ohio 'cleaning fairy' pleads guilty to criminal charge
Oil falls on storm-related supply concerns
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Hamas PM blasts Palestinian leader over TV remarks
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Government, defense spar on Ohio bomb-plot sentence
Government, defense spar on Ohio bomb-plot sentence
Schilling calls suit political, denies wrongdoing
Schilling calls suit political, denies wrongdoing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Former Red Sox pitcher
Students ready to spread nonviolence message throughout Youngstown area
Students ready to spread nonviolence message throughout Youngstown area
Mich. man admits killing woman in sex fantasy
Mich. man admits killing woman in sex fantasy BROOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A 55-year-old ex-
Youngstown-Warren area shows fewer unemployment claims
Youngstown-Warren area shows fewer unemployment claims
Coast Guard probing cause of tall ship’s sinking
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Pittsburgh tattoo parlor has 250K pennies on floor
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No charges for woman who slammed boy on school bus
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Man pleads in girlfriend’s son’s death
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Krista Ronci | Joseph Dombroski
SALEM Krista Lynn Ronci and Dr. Joseph Andrew Dombroski exchanged marriage vows Aug. 25 at St.
Stefanie LuBonovic | Jason Hazen
POLAND Holy Family Church was the setting of the 1:30 p.m. June 30 wedding ceremony for Stefanie
Danielle DeMarco | Adam Meek
ORLANDO, FLA. The Peabody Hotel provided the setting for the Sept. 22 wedding of Danielle DeMarco
Debra A. Arbogast | Michael A. Fette
YOUNGSTOWN First Unitarian Universalist Church provided the setting for the Oct. 20 wedding of
Stephanie Gilida | Matthew White
YOUNGSTOWN St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church was the setting of the 2 p.m. July 7 exchange of
Jamie L. Rivello | Daniel A. Monico
BOARDMAN Jamie L. Rivello and Daniel A. Monico, both of Boardman, exchanged marriage vows July 28
Megan Sponcil | Christopher Kline
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McKenzie Crowell | Steve Cross
YOUNGSTOWN McKenzie Lee Crowell and Steve Jason Cross, both of Poland, exchanged marriage vows
Police: Man fatally stabbed mother on Halloween
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Man waives hearing in shooting of costumed girl
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CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Greater Youngstown Monitoring Association Scanner Club will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at
Man ordered to trial in toddler’s death
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Hospice benefits from awesome luncheon
BOARDMAN Hospice of the Valley will have a benefit luncheon titled Awesome Aussie 2012 from 11
Lions Club gives awards for service
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Poland school to benefit from frozen yogurt fundraiser
Poland Union Elementary will have a fundraiser at Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Nov. 12-13.
LOUIE TODAY: Covelli, fracking, Latino radio, Editor Todd, Louie's Election Eve
The Covelli Centre's Eric Ryan joins Louie in the studio with the facts about the centre's operations.
Downtown streets to close Saturday for YSU homecoming parade
Several downtown streets will be closed Saturday for the Youngstown State University Homecoming Parade.
Health fair Tuesday at Windsor House in Liberty
Windsor House at Liberty Health Care Center, 1355 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, is hosting an “Elect to Improve Your Health” fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Valley clergy to pray for voting at elections boards
Clergy from throughout the Mahoning Valley will join together at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mahoning and Trumbull counties boards of elections to encourage people to vote in-person at the boards.
Cruze sales for October up 34% over ’11
October sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze were up 34 percent over last year, continuing three straight months of exceptional sales.
Bidinotto’s goal in second OT lifts Cardinals over Blazers
Bidinotto’s goal in second OT lifts Cardinals over Blazers
Valley pastors: Turn off cynicism; tune in values on Election Day
On Election Day, the most politically charged time of year, a group of Valley pastors is promoting a nonpartisan, ecumenical gathering around the Lord’s table.
End of an era, and beginning of the next in Poland
Somewhere in Poland this week, there’s a seventh-grader dreaming about becoming the next Libby Rogenski.
Paul Ryan to cap off campaign in Vienna
The last campaign stop for Paul Ryan, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, before Tuesday’s election is a rally at Winner Aviation at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna Township.
Drilling OK’d for site near Poland park
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The first horizontal drilling permit issued
Thiel's Barzak has killer instinct
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WR Port Authority OKs contract deal for DeLeon
The Western Reserve Port Authority approved a compromise Thursday that ends its contract next month with its executive director and offers her an incentive- laden six-month deal with a base pay of $47,500.
Mahoning commissioners act on Struthers park improvements
By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners awarded a
Rematch at Bo Rein for Niles, rival Hubbard
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Action brings attention to epilepsy
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have designated November as “Mahoning
Ohio court: Old DNA in acquittals may be kept
Associated Press CINCINNATI DNA taken from someone acquitted of a crime may be retained and
A day for Austintown's 'Mr. Bill'
Bill Sheldon, an Austintown schools custodian for 18 years, hugs Lynn Kirk Elementary students who created songs, books and poems for him. Sheldon, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in August, is undergoing chemotherapy. His weakened immune system has caused him to change his work assignment.
First Place Financial shares plummet
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN Shares of First Place Financial Corp.
Defense looking better
Associated Press PITTSBURGH There’s a look Dick LeBeau gets on his face when the Hall-of-Fame
Suit filed in Ellsworth zoning case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A specially appointed deputy zoning
Canfield Little Cards 120 JVs win title
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound JV squad captured the YAC JV championship for the second
Senator seeks longer distance between drilling and homes
In a move designed to increase safety in oil and gas drilling, a state senator from Boardman has proposed doubling the distance gas and oil wells must be from homes.
Biden, Clinton were a hit
Opinion: President Barack Obama was a no-show at his rally with former President Bill Clinton at Youngstown’s
Different, but similar
YCS, Warren JFK are more alike than history suggests By STEVE RUMN sports@vindy.com In an
TOP 10
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Early voting was a chore
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Consumers give economy a lift
Associated Press WASHINGTON A flurry of data issued Thursday sketched a brightening view of the
OSU student helps build link to industry
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@shalesheet.com columbus Vince Melillo didn’t see a whole lot of
Are drilling sites set in Mahoning?
I had the opportunity to observe a drilling unit or processing facility in the Harrison-Guernsey-
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway for
Flood of concerns
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Couples night at CMAs
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Vortex receives citation
Staff report new castle, Pa. A New Castle business has been cited by the U.S. Occupational
Candidates making final push
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Which America do you want?
Opinion: Both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney say their candidacies in Tuesday’s election reject the past to
The Rev. Lonnie Simon led an extraordinary life of service
Editorial: There are a few men and women in the Mahoning Valley who have been pioneers in movements that
Drillers opt for benign additives
By Timothy Puko The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review pittsburgh Industry experts call it continuous
Officials: No delay in rescue effort in Libya
Associated Press WASHINGTON CIA security officers went to the aid of State Department staff less
The EPA has a birthday
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Cruising along
Associated Press DETROIT Most major automakers reported sales increases in October despite
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
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Denzel soars in ‘Flight’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Whip Whitaker had an epic layover in Orlando — an all-
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Country Music Association Awards Winners
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Clint loses faith
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GAME WATCH
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Cavs’ big men add new dimension
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CHS reports $3.2 billion in revenue
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Community Health Systems reported $3.2 billion in revenue, an increase
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Bill Sheldon Pasta dinner
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Cincinnati jury acquits wheelchair comic’s promoter of disorderly conduct
Associated Press CINCINNATI A jury on Thursday found a man not guilty of a disorderly conduct
Training offered at earned-income tax credit workshop
Staff report WARREN The YWCA of Warren and Catholic Charities will host a free earned- income
Council votes to allow leasing of city land
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Hamilton County a key national battleground
Associated Press CINCINNATI The eyes of the nation are on Hamilton County, Ohio. At least for
Montgomery considered for Wright Bros. museum
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. The Wright Brothers Aeroplane Co. is considering making
Turnovers taking toll on Penguins
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com youngstown While there’s no quick fix for Youngstown State’s
To ‘frackmolish’ or not to ‘frackmolish’
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oddly enough
oddly enough Police called for shot woman find Halloween zombie BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Police in
Well off Route 7 almost complete
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com North Lima D&L Energy Group of Youngstown announced it
Campaigns invade other sides’ turf
Associated Press MASON, Ohio Romney-Ryan signs sit on nearly every block in this southwest Ohio
Sharon man shot in robbery at home
Staff report sharon, pa. A man was shot in his living room as he struggled with robbers during a
Report delivers mixed message on drilling
By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH Shale gas and oil drilling pose environmental and
Chesapeake credit rating lowered
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Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration building,
Shale institute funding
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Poland Community Briefs
Free haircut for veterans For the second consecutive year, the Great Clips franchisees in the
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courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard E. Truitt, 60, of 6875 S. Pricetown Road,
Browns believe they’re closing the gap
Associated Press BEREA They’ve been on the bottom for so long it seems as if the Browns are
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
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newsmakers
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Buckeyes won’t take Illinois lightly
Associated Press COLUMBUS Andrew Norwell has firsthand knowledge of Illinois’ surprising
Halloween | Holiday happenings
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Week 1 playoffs at a glance
Austintown Fitch (9-1) at Cleveland St. Ignatius (9-1) Division I, Region 1 quarterfinal
Superstorm Sandy
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Mahoning board of elections cut from lawsuit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections has
Division IV Football
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Ex-Penn State president Spanier charged in the Sandusky case
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Israel confirms killing Arafat deputy
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Danica’s one regret about bumping Cassill? Execution
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Extrudex death north jackson The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has determined that John J.
Birthdays
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Canfield Community Briefs
Pottery painting store open in Boardman Canfield’s Eva Popovec opened The Art Caf , a
Team standings
independent AllPtsOpp Brookfield10-0464118 Austintown Fitch 9-1420 94 Youngstown Christian
This week’s Q&A Western Reserve’s Andy Hake
Western Reserve High was coming off the best season in school history, reaching the state semifinal
Staggering Chiefs fall to Chargers
Associated Press San Diego Norv Turner can breathe a little easier after his San Diego
options
options What: Election Day Communion. When: 7 p.m. service Tuesday, Election Day. Where: Zion
METRO DIGEST || Road closings for YSU parade
Road closings Youngstown Several downtown streets will be closed Saturday for the Youngstown
Elizabeth Keffler, Stephen Cannon plan Nov. wedding
David J. and Bonnie Keffler of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their
Boardman library hosts Nook for the Novice
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman library offered its adult program, Nook for the
Boardman Community Briefs
Free haircut for veterans For the second consecutive year, the Great Clips franchisees in the
Canfield Scaregrounds offers thrills and chills
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Scaregrounds Haunted House and Hayride has
Fitch English teacher honored with award
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students and faculty members at Fitch High School are
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Marisa Melito Instrument: Percussion Q. When did you start playing your instrument?
Canfield Lions Club continues service
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Lions Club volunteered at Hilltop Elementary
Robinwood students cast their ballots
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School fourth-grade students
Boardman runners qualify for state meet
Boardman junior cross country runners Mark Hadley and Alan Burns will compete at the state meet
Danielle Pavlansky v Phillip Pantalone
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pantalone are making their home in Arlington, Va., after their wedding April 14
Miss Rutkousky, to be bride of Alex Amendolea
Robert and Patti Rutkousky of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristin
Mary McCabe to be bride of Zachary Cook
Francis and Diane McCabe and Richard Jr. and Patricia Cook, all of Youngstown, are announcing the
Sallmens mark 50th anniversary at family event
Fred and Lucille Sallmen of New Castle marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding July 8 at a
Robinwood raises money for breast cancer awareness
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School students and staff showed
Halls of Halloween hail at Robinwood
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary School overflowed with ghouls,
Boardman boys cross country wins district title
The Boardman boys cross country team captured its first district championship since 1990 by
Scarnecchia, Kohl vows set for Nov. 10
Amanda Scarnecchia and Ross Kohl, both of Cincinnati, are engaged to be married Nov. 10. The
Wednesday, Nov. 7
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Boy Scout Troop 25 honors members
Boy Scout Troop 25 hosted its annual Fall Court of Honor a few weeks ago in Fellowship Hall at
Lemonade teaches students the benefits of entrepreneurship
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Second-grade students in Karen DiVito and Stephanie
Austintown Bounce celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Eerie creatures, monsters and bedazzled princesses covered
C.H. students get creative with pumpkins
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School let their
Austintown Sports Briefs
ALF 140-pounders advance to title game The Austintown Little Falcons 140-pound team improved to
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Dustin Ayers and Tierra BrownInstruments: Percussion and Clarinet Q. When did you start
Austintown Community Briefs
AMS craft show Austintown Middle School, located at 800 S. Raccoon Road, is hosting its 29th
Canfield Sports Briefs
Golfer Dom Carano named first-team NEO At the 2012-2013 NE Ohio Golf Coaches Association meeting
Boardman Sports Briefs
Glenwood football wins Spartan Bowl In the 2012 Spartan Bowl, Boardman Glenwood’s football team
Hilltop Elementary gets into Halloween spirit
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students pulled out all the stops
$250K bond set for suspect in home invasion
Bond was set at $250,000 Thursday night for a 28-year-old Canfield man who is accused of being the driver in the Tuesday home invasion that left one man dead.
Fitch honors area senior citizens at dinner
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Senior citizens were treated like royalty during Fitch High
AMS honors fall sports teams
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Student-athletes were recognized for their efforts during
‘Team 14’ advances to Super Bowl
Team 14. That’s the way people in Austintown are referring to a group of 9 and 10-year-olds who
Greenwood employees help one of their own
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com When Greenwood Chevrolet employee Kevin Juillerat suffered
Holy Family students stage mock debate
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Linda Taylor’s eighth-grade students became politicians
McKinley students catch Halloween spirit
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vinsy.com McKinley Elementary School students got the opportunity to
Thursday, November 1 (135 stories)
Elite EMS to aid in N.J. storm cleanup
Elite EMS in Hermitage, Pa., is sending its special operations ambulance unit to New Jersey to help with emergency services and storm relief.
Perdue recalling chicken nuggets sold in Ohio, Pa., other states
A Virginia company is recalling 1,440 pounds of chicken after a labeling error.
Hubbard woman drives through garage, hits porch
City police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle that drove through a garage before it hit a home.
Extrudex death caused by mechanical asphyxiation
The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has determined that John J. Tomlin Jr., 21, of Niles, who was killed in an accident at Extrudex Aluminum on Tuesday, died of “mechanical asphyxiation.”
Coitsville trustees work-study session Friday
Coitsville Township trustees will have a work-study session at 9 a.m. Friday at the township administration building, 3711 McCartney Road.
Court ruling leaves Brookfield football team in limbo
Brookfield could meet Beachwood instead of Edgewood
New Castle company receives several OSHA citations, face $58K in fines
New Castle company receives several OSHA citations
Veep candidate Ryan will return for an election-eve rally
Veep candidate Ryan will return for an election-eve rally
Police: Pa. man stops to relieve self, steals meat
Police: Pa. man stops to relieve self, steals meat
Honda announces $220M investment, 200 jobs in Ohio
Honda announces $220M investment, 200 jobs in Ohio
Mahoning commissioners award pact for bridge work in Struthers
Mahoning commissioners award pact for bridge work in Struthers
Public hearings set today in Warren on housing plans
Public hearings set today in Warren on housing plans
Port authority reaches compromise on economic director's pact
Port authority reaches compromise on economic director's pact
Weekly applications for US jobless aid dip to 363K
Weekly applications for US jobless aid dip to 363K
BREAKING NEWS: Oct. Chevrolet Cruze sales up 34 percent from last year
BREAKING NEWS: Oct. Chevrolet Cruze sales up 34 percent from last lear
ODNR issues drilling permits in Poland Twp., Columbiana Co.
ODNR issues drilling permits in Poland Twp., Columbiana County
Streets closed for Saturday's YSU Homecoming parade
Streets closed for Saturday's YSU Homecoming parade
Corporate owner of Mahoning Valley hospitals reports third-quarter revenue increase
Corporate owner of Mahoning Valley hospitals reports third-quarter revenue increase
Coitsville Township trustees have work session Friday
Coitsville Township trustees have work session Friday
Cara Hardenbrook | Ryan Nyardy
GENEVA, OHIO The Lodge at Geneva on the Lake was the setting of the 5:30 p.m. June 29 wedding
Tiffany Janis | Andrew Lombardo
Youngstown The Rev. John Keehner officiated at the wedding of Tiffany Janis and Andrew Lombardo,
Amanda Nims | Shawn Barber
CANFIELD Old North Church was the setting of the 1:30 p.m. Aug. 11 wedding of Amanda Nims and
Kara Opritza | Corey Miller
WARREN Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church was the setting of the 3:30 p.m. May 19 exchange
Jennifer Schuler | Ioannis Kalouris
CAMPBELL Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church provided the setting for the June 23 wedding
Sarah Carrino | Vincent Barone
MANTEO, N.C. Manteo Baptist Church, Manteo, N.C., provided the setting for the 5 p.m. July 27
Regina Deramo | Robert Lucente
VIENNA St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church was the setting Aug. 25 for the 2 p.m. wedding
Maurielle Carpenter | Michael Moses
COLUMBUS Maurielle Danae Carpenter and Michael Edward Moses, both of Columbus and formerly of
Jennifer Maloney | Christopher Rankin
STRUTHERS Wedding vows were exchanged at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Holy Trinity Church by Jennifer Ann
St. Patrick's will host dinner and concert
St. Patrick’s will host dinner and concert YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave.,
Boardman's Pumpkin Paloosa moved to Saturday
Pumpkin Paloosa at Boardman Evangel Church was moved to Saturday to coincide with Boardman Township’s trick-or-treat time.
Dedication for Falcon Mobile Med Unit moved to Nov. 9
The dedication ceremony for the Falcon Mobile Med Unit has been rescheduled due to the weather.
Teamsters, Allied Waste remain at an impasse
Contract negotiations between Teamsters Local 377 in Youngstown and Republic Services/ Allied Waste have reached an impasse as the contract ended at 12:01 a.m. today, but both sides plan to continue working toward a deal and no disruption of service is expected.
Accomplice suspect to be arraigned in Boardman home invasion
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The man accused of being the driver of the
Bohren resigns, not ready to retire
The 78-year-old coach went 46-46 at LaBrae By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com He has made a
JM 'Jays start off hot but fall to Comets
Jackson-Milton couldn’t keep its momentum against Kidron C.C.
3rd suit against engineer’s office raises cost against Trumbull Co. to $920,000
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A third settlement over wrongful termination at the
No-vember: Lakeview falls short of goal
By matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com brecksville Three goals and three hours separated the
Youngstown cops seek help in Roslyn Ave. murder investigation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police say there are leads in the city’s
Youngstown Health Dept. faces loss of YSU food-inspection program
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health Department faces
New coach keys South Range’s run to regional
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BEAVER TOWNSHIP Rachell Storm made several appearances in
YSU men’s basketball eyes equality
The Penguins are trying to gain equal footing with Akron, Kent & CSU By JOE SCALZO
Black Knights Police Association hosts Halloween party
Pirates, angels, bees, bats, ninjas, firefighters, football players and cheerleaders packed the Wick Park Pavilion looking for primarily two things: fun and candy.
Liberty schools looking to cut deficit
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty The school district is looking at shared services
Western Reserve Port board to vote on director’s contract
Staff report VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority will meet in special session at 9 a.m.
Hilltop's STEM success
Hilltop Elementary second-grader Gabriella Smallwood uses a pin art education toy to see what her hand looks like in 3-D.
High Court’s future at stake
Opinion: By Erwin Chemerinsky Los Angeles Times The future of the Supreme Court is the forgotten issue in
newsmakers
newsmakers No plan to limit Sistine tourists VATICAN CITY Five centuries after Michelangelo’s
Low expectations for Obama
Opinion: Low expectations for Obama I write this not in surprise of your endorsement of President Obama but
Battle between Patriot, agencies not over
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com WARREN It appears the battle between Patriot Water
Alomar staying with Tribe for now
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sandy Alomar Jr. will become a major league manager someday. For now,
Health care changes
Health care changes GREENVILLE, PA. The Community Medical Ethics Project, a collaboration among
NEw this week
NEw this week Flight (R) A seasoned airline pilot is hailed as a hero after miraculously crash-
Howland native plays Ralphie in "Christmas Story" sequel
“A Christmas Story” is one of those movies that everyone has seen. Twenty-five times.
Obama tours damage; Romney mutes rhetoric
Associated Press BRIGANTINE, N.J. President Barack Obama soberly toured the destruction wrought
Cortland profit
Cortland profit CORTLAND Cortland Banks reported a third-quarter profit of $1.3 million, or
Obama, Romney courting Colorado
Opinion: GOLDEN, Colo. This community of 18,000 Coloradans is mostly known as the home of Coors beer. But
The other fire season
Opinion: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: The news pages have featured regular articles about house fires in
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
WTG
Friday Comedy Frank Vignola, 9:30 p.m., Funny Farm at Mojo’s Pub and Grille, 6292 Mahoning Ave.,
Romney’s GM and Chrysler ads are an insult to Ohioans
Editorial: Mitt Romney’s widely debunked claim that GM and Chrysler are moving auto manufacturing jobs to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.39 .14 Avalon
NY struggles back 2 days after superstorm Sandy
Associated Press NEW YORK Flights resumed, but slowly. The New York Stock Exchange got back to
UAW leaders to Romney: End misleading ads
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The leaders of two local auto unions are
Country king, queen will reunite for CMAs
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Spend a lot of time with a guy over five years and you get to
NBC will bring back ‘Community’ in February
Associated Press LOS ANGELES NBC is making room for “Community” on its midseason schedule, along
Cast of ‘Jersey Shore’ reacts to devastation
By The Associated Press The town that for millions made “Jersey Shore” synonymous with Snooki and
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
"Thick as a Brick" the future has arrived
There’s something maniacal about Jethro Tull visionary Ian Anderson.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Finale,SDRq Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Dec. 3 and 4,
Court has role in economy
Opinion: By Richard Epstein Los Angeles Times The Supreme Court has not been much of an issue in this
Stock market reopens after 2-day closing
Associated Press NEW YORK Wall Street is back in business. Traffic is snarled, streets
‘Plan A’ working for The Tragically Hip
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If the cover of The Tragically Hip’s latest album, “Now
GM cuts European jobs; stock spikesSFlb
Associated Press DETROIT Shares of General Motors surged Wednesday after the company announced
ABC News seeks dismissal of ‘pink slime’ suit
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Lawyers for ABC News asked a judge Wednesday to toss out a
A Revolutionary idea: video game is set in George Washington’s war
By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press McLEAN, Va. Wars and video games seem to go together like
All grown up Tom Green's stand-up comedy act is not what you remember
Tom Green’s memory of his titular turn-of-the-century MTV show is somewhat different from that of those who watched it.
National Fuel announces increase in gas costs
Staff report erie, pa. Some northwestern Pennsylvania residents will see an increase in their
YSU THEATER "Rent" as it was in the beginning
Youngstown State University Theater’s production of “Rent” will get back to the popular rock musical’s roots.
Group urges end of China’s 1-child policy
Associated Press BEIJING A government think tank is urging Chinese leaders to start phasing out
THE 46TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS (8 p.m., abc): Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for the fifth
THE 46TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS (8 p.m., abc): Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for the fifth
Barrier islands are scene of destruction
Associated Press MANTOLOKING, N.J. New Jersey’s delicate barrier islands, long and slender
Acupuncture restored sex drive
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. A year ago, seeking relief for the pain of
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Bill Anderson is 75. Actress Barbara Bosson (“Murder One,” “Hill Street
O-line, scheme keep Roethlisberger clean
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger is running out of things to complain about. In
Time to Man Up
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sporting a mustache and beard as part of the
US seeks shake-up of opposition leadership
Associated Press ZAGREB, Croatia The Obama administration said Wednesday it would push for a
oddly enough
oddly enough Police in Pa. search for Chinese-food eating burglar TITUSVILLE, Pa. Eating
Lifestyle workshop
Lifestyle workshop NEW CASTLE, PA. The Jameson Hospital Dean Ornish Program for reversing heart
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 1, the 306th day of 2012. There are 60 days left in the year. This is All
Another superstorm casualty: parades, trick-or-treating
Associated Press NEW YORK Seventh-grader Samantha Bertolino was especially proud of her
Glitch delays delivery of Ohio voter records
Associated Press COLUMBUS A glitch in the transfer of change-of-address records is being blamed
Sharon police probe shooting of man
Staff report SHARON, Pa A man was shot in a house on South Oakland Avenue. The shooting
Boy injured while trick-or-treating
Staff report LISBON A 4-year-old boy was injured when he was struck by a car while trick-or-
Hallo-win: Phantoms ice Indiana to end six-game losing streak
By Brandon judeh sports@vindy.com youngstown There were plenty of tricks and treats provided
METRO DIGEST || Boehner to visit the Valley
Boehner to visit the Valley NILES Speaker of the House John Boehner will stop Sunday in Niles
METRO DIGEST || Cornhole tourney
Cornhole tourney Howland The First Baptist Church of Howland, 8957 E. Market St., Warren, will
YSU volleyball finishing off best season since 2000
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Mark Hardaway was hired as Youngstown State’s
Browns’ Weeden learning on the fly
Associated Press berea Brandon Weeden had his trigger finger ready. While relaxing at home
Boy Scouts host anti-abuse forum
Boy Scouts host anti-abuse forum Even as its past policies on sex-abuse prevention fuel
Court orders law-license suspension
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has given Atty.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield school board, special meeting, 11:30 a.m., board meeting room, 100
Owners of wild animals must register by Monday
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Hundreds of owners of dangerous, wild animals have yet
Warren woman reports being attacked in shower
Staff report WARREN A 27-year-old Oak Knoll Avenue Southeast woman reported being attacked in
Campbell awaits insurance review
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is awaiting word on whether a review
Accident at aluminum manufacturer kills 1
Staff report NORTH JACKSON An accident at Extrudex Aluminum, a manufacturer on Mahoning Avenue
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