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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.,
Obamacare prompts YSU to cap hours for faculty
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Semester hours for part-time Youngstown State
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.
State confirms probe at Boardman Fire Dept.
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has confirmed
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
‘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
Choffin students aim to provide holiday cheer for homeless pets
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Choffin Career AND Technical Center students
Big Ten finale has Youngstown flavor
Nebraska (aka “Cardinal Mooney West”) will play Wisconsin and Boardman’s Chase Hammond By JOE
$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
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
Father shares story of bullied son’s suicide
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com SPRINGFIELD With his voice cracking and full of emotion,
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
Kenner ends 32-year career in Mahoning engineer's office
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Marilyn Kenner retires as chief deputy
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.
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
CHC students welcome grandparents
C.H. Campbell Elementary School held its annual second-grade Grandparent’s Day Nov. 12-16. Each
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.
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 excel in Box Tops contest
Students at Hilltop Elementary School were embroiled in a tough, but good-natured, contest during the month of October.
Girls soccer team makes history
The Canfield varsity girls soccer team recently completed one of the best seasons in school history,
Canfield Police Blotter
Nov. 5 Identity theft: A homeowner in the 70 block of Neff Drive was notified he had an overdue
Boardman Community Briefs
Cookie and craft sale The Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Ave. in Boardman, will
Canfield Sports Briefs
Varsity basketball tickets available Canfield 2012-13 varsity boys basketball reserved seat season
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.
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.
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.
Austintown Police Blotter
Oct. 22 Criminal damaging: The building was spray painted and vent covers were damaged at Wee Care
Canfield Community Briefs
Chicken dinner to be served Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road
Boardman Center Honor Roll
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Hailey Baker Reese Connolly Alan Cuevas Charlie Davis Katie
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poland church hosts vespers service
Musicians from the very young to seasoned adults are preparing for “Christmas Vespers, a Celebration
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 Sports Briefs
Poland boys basketball tickets on sale The Poland High School athletic department is selling
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.
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.
Boardman Stadium Honor Roll
Third Grade High honor roll Louis Andrews Cassidy Bryan Paige Chance Olivia Cmil Raymond
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 High School Honor Roll
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Arduin, Elena Bell, Anthony Boulos, Mirella Campy, Taylor
SENIOR SALUTE – BAND EDITION
Name: Michael Toppi and Julie Mortellaro Instrument: Michael: Trumpet and Baritone; Julie:
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before
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
Library event features parachutes and popsicles
The Boardman library hosted a fun-filled parachute play session in its meeting room Nov. 21.
Junior Women’s League selects 2013 officers
The Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League will announce its 2013 officers during the annual
Burnhams mark golden milestone with their family
To observe their 50th wedding anniversary, James and Trudy Burnham of Boardman celebrated July 14
Cynthia Gaul v Robert King III
Cynthia Ann Gaul of Salisbury, N.C., became the bride of Robert J. King III, also of Salisbury,
West Boulevard Honor Roll
Third Grade High Honor Roll Sarah Kinderdine Eden Lesnansky Brittany Sellers Shristy
Boardman Glenwood Honor Roll
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Gianna Arquilla Jacob Banko Noah Basista Alyssa Berardi Mary
Mech e Gasparek | Jeffrey Thomas
Mech e Gasparek and Jeffrey Thomas, both of Girard, were united in marriage May 12 at St. Charles
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.
Boardman Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
Parents announce Lazzeri-Sheridan wedding plans
Frank and Charleen Lazzeri and Thomas and Patricia Sheridan, all of Boardman, are announcing the
Yannones mark 50th anniversary with family in Fla.
Richard and Mary Yannone of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by spending a week
McDonald mayor to lead transit board
Staff report WARREN Glenn Holmes, mayor of McDonald, has been appointed chairman of the Trumbull
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
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel W. McKendry, 32, of 230 N. Cadillac Drive,
Benefit tonight for cop with cancer in Struthers
Benefit tonight for cop with cancer in Struthers Struthers St. Nicholas Hall, 764 Fifth St.,
Struthers man charged in theft, chase
Staff report Boardman A 29-year-old Struthers man appeared Thursday night in Mahoning County
Traffic stop in Canfield nets 3 arrests
Staff report canfield A Tuesday night traffic stop ended in the arrest of three people on drug
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
Mahoning Valley kids will shop with a cop
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman Kmart store will be raided
Police seek clues in Campbell killing
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell It makes no sense yet to Campbell police why
Warren man shot 2nd time this year
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A 34-year-old Larchmont Avenue Northeast man was in
String of robberies plagues South Side
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police officers were busy Wednesday with
Official: Las Vegas casino junkets possible from Vienna airport
Staff report VIENNA Changes in casino junkets to Atlantic City and other locations could lead
birthdays
birthdays Actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. is 94. Actor Robert Guillaume is 85. Country singer-record
Fire-services rating in Campbell improves
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell’s fire-services classification has
Obama, Romney have private lunch meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three weeks after the election, Mitt Romney made it to the White
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan faces assault, reckless driving NEW YORK Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested
Browns defense on dominating roll
Associated Press BEREA For the past two weeks, Cleveland’s defense has been a swarming mass that
YNDC gets $788K grant for farm program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. received a $788,673
YSU baseball team signs three recruits
YSU baseball team signs three recruits YOUNGSTOWN Joe King, Matt Sullivan and Shane Willoughby
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
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shayla Madison and Allen Crockett, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 27.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., Township administration building.
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard:
Ohio town says no
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Some scrappy citizens in the burg of Brecksville, Ohio, produced one
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway for
UN votes to recognize a Palestinian state
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The United Nations voted overwhelmingly Thursday to recognize a
“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
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
‘The Collection’: It’s a bloody shame
By Matthew Odam Austin American-Statesman A few years ago, audiences watched in horror as Arkin
College degree mania dumb
Opinion: By George Leef McClatchy-Tribune RALEIGH, N.C. For many years the conventional wisdom in the
Barko to offer new works at event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art’s annual holiday craft show will be
New Iran sanctions
New Iran sanctions WASHINGTON Senators pressed ahead Thursday on a new set of tough sanctions
US Supreme Court weighs consideration of gay marriage
Associated Press WASHINGTON The running fight over gay marriage is shifting from the ballot box
Taking a whack at hit men
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Killing Them Softly” is, in its own chatty and slight way,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Barber of Seville,” 7:30 p.m.: Lawrence Brownlee stars in
Young people in harm’s way
Opinion: By Mattea Kramer OtherWords More than 5 million young people are looking for work. College is
Funds sought in Howland
Staff report Howland Howland Township employees and elected officials will be at Howland Corners
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
Company issues statement in drilling dispute
Staff report lordstown Houston-based Halcon Resources Ltd. extended an olive branch to a group
Senate bill would require search warrant to review emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON Over objections from law- enforcement officials, the Senate
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
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.41 .11 Avalon
The great unknowns in Ohio
Opinion: The great unknowns in Ohio Canton Repository: When it comes to the state government in Columbus
GM venture in China plans $1 billion plant
Associated Press HONG KONG General Motors Co. and its joint-venture partners in China say they
Jobless-aid seekers drop to 393,000
Jobless-aid seekers drop to 393,000 WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment
Roethlisberger status sounds doubtful
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger can hold his newborn son Ben Jr. in his injured
Mo. Powerball winner verified
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mo. Missouri Lottery officials on Thursday verified one of two
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2012. There are 31 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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
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
Betras targets errant Dems
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras doesn’t want a repeat performance from the
Poland Community Briefs
Lighting of the village celebration Today from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the Poland Junior Women’s Club and
Austintown Community Briefs
Your pet can get photo taken with Santa Legacy Dog Rescue of Ohio, Inc. will provide two
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
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.
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.
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
Foul odor at Poland library identified, located
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A preliminary report by an environment consultant
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
Youngstown native Robert Boomhower heralded as Navy hero in Fla.
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Robert Boomhower, former longtime Youngstown
Ex-WGH standout leads SIU
Vindicator staff/wire report CARBONDALE, Ill. Warren G. Harding High School graduate Desmar
‘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
MR. FOOTBALL: Mentor quarterback Mitch Trubisky
Associated Press COLUMBUS The biggest play of Mentor’s season was in good hands. Coach Steve
Struthers seeks solutions to shortage of firefighters
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS City administrators are being asked to solve
Some Ohio GOP legislators hope to revive Heartbeat Bill
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Does the Heartbeat Bill still have a heartbeat?
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
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.
Canfield cops plan Safety Day on Saturday
By susan tebben stebben@vindy.com canfield Drug money is now being used to help the children
Blue Devils avenge loss to Buckeyes
Staff report DURHAM, N.C. Mason Plumlee produced a double-double of 21 points and 17 rebounds
Robber who fled Valley appeals his sentencing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lexter Williams, a fugitive home invader,
MAHONING COUNTY Courts, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence M. Conzett Jr., 28, of 191 Sexton St.,
Fatal shooting
Fatal shooting CAMPBELL A man was shot to death in Campbell on Wednesday night. Police said he
Olive oil eases eczema
Q. My daughters both suffer from eczema. It’s just heartbreaking. My older daughter had it on her
Mahoning dog licenses for ’13 on sale Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dog and kennel licenses for 2013 will go on sale Saturday in Mahoning
birthdays
birthdays Blues musician John Mayall is 79. Actress Diane Ladd is 77. Musician Chuck Mangione is
Prostate cancer awareness encourages men to man up
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Movember and Manup Mahoning Valley
HEALTH DIGEST || New gynecologist
New gynecologist FARRELL, PA. Dr. Ira S. Abramowitz, board-certified by the American Board of
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
Surplus food
Surplus food East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown, food 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
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Finale,SDRq Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Monday and
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
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting, 10 a.m., administration building,
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
Palestinians hope UN vote gives leverage
Palestinians hope UN vote gives leverage RAMALLAH, West Bank The expected U.N. vote today to
‘Spirit of Christmas’
Victorian Players’ annual holiday show By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Youngstown “In
US on verge of oil boom
Opinion: Four decades ago, the Arab oil embargo consigned Americans to gas lines. Odd-even rationing became
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.
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.
NEw this week
NEw this week The Collection (R) The only man ever to survive the wrath of a deranged killer
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Big Ben critical guy for Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers have proven they can win without their
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
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 29, the 334th day of 2012. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Jordan DePaul says goodbye before heading to Nashville
Jordan DePaul will graduate from Youngstown State University on Dec. 16. His future will begin the
BP suspended from new federal government contracts
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Obama administration put a temporary stop to new federal
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Huntington CEO ‘Banker of Year’
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN American Banker, one of the industry’s
‘Steroid class’ on HOF ballot
Associated Press NEW YORK The most polarizing Hall of Fame debate since Pete Rose will now be
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.30 .10 Avalon
Fat Neil Comedy returns to Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Live Show with Fat Neil Comedy, featuring sketch and improvisational
Report: Child sex abuse declines
Associated Press NEW YORK Increased public awareness of how child predators operate, along with
US officials explain financing options to potential exporters
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com SALEM With the federal government seeking to increase
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
A cliff of their own choosing
Opinion: WASHINGTON With a chip on his shoulder larger than his margin of victory, Barack Obama is
newsmakers
newsmakers Release date set for Amanda Knox book NEW YORK Amanda Knox’s upcoming memoir has a
GOP’s first offer is pathetic
Opinion: WASHINGTON Before the fiscal cliff comes the political roller coaster. Agreement will seem
GM sales expected to rise 9% in November
Staff report youngstown General Motors sales are anticipated to increase by 9 percent in
Winning big has its lessons, risks
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. So you just won the $550 million Powerball jackpot, the second-
Brownlee class this afternoon
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Opera singer and Youngs-town native Lawrence Brownlee will give a master
Leadership classes
Leadership classes youngstown Registrations are being accepted for the Youngstown/Warren
Cinderella Brunch at a new location
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Cinderella Brunch, a local holiday tradition for young girls and
‘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
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
Egypt court sentences 8 to death over prophet film
Associated Press CAIRO An Egyptian court convicted in absentia Wednesday seven Egyptian Coptic
Farmers declares two cash dividends
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com CANFIELD In an effort to protect shareholders against
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.
Ad with cartoon president rejected in S. Africa
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG South Africa’s national broadcaster rejected an advertisement
Moderate senator voices concerns over UN Ambassador Rice
Associated Press WASHINGTON A moderate Republican senator, vital to any White House hopes of
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mark Stoops latest to become head coach
Associated Press LEXINGTON, KY. Kentucky has hired Florida State defensive coordinator Mark
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
Wildcats roar in a very fast opening
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS In the waning seconds of the first half,
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.
Struthers BOE mulls over WKTL options
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS Two competitors over the fate of the Struthers
Pair of Cards come up aces
Mooney’s Marcus McWilson, Courtney Love make first team Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal
Healeys plan to leave $1M to YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has received a planned gift with an
NKU hands YSU women first loss
Staff report Highland Heights, Ky. Northern Kentucky scored four points in the final two seconds
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
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
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.
Rice fails to mollify 3 in GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice told lawmakers Tuesday that her initial
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
Man pleads guilty in 2011 shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old city man could spend the
Filmmakers plan video on teen drunken driving
Staff report WARREN Laythrom Media, independent filmmakers who have been filming two movies in
Arafat grave dug up
Arafat grave dug up ramallah, west bank Eight years after Yasser Arafat’s mysterious death, his
MARK STOOPS
MARK STOOPS At a glance Age: 45. Born: July 9, 1967 in Youngstown. High school: Cardinal
Warren council to honor officer who rescued Niles boy
Staff report WARREN Ben Harrell, the Warren patrolman who found the stolen car containing an
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
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Men’ actor not expected on set NEW YORK The teenage actor who stars in “Two and a
Hagan’s bill seeks local control of fracking regulations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Counties, townships and other local governments would
Wean Foundation refines its priorities
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The Raymond J. Wean Foundation has refined its
prep basketball | Other games
Stow 55, Ursuline 31 YOUNGSTOWN Sydney Beasley scored 12 points with two 3-pointers in the
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
Miller changed baseball forever
Associated Press NEW YORK Marvin Miller was a labor economist who never played a day of
Pittsburgh looking for reinforcements
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger took a break from changing his newborn son’s
Warren police probe shooting of teen
Staff report Warren City police were investigating the Tuesday night shooting of a 16-year-old
Slumping Cavs fall to Phoenix
Associated Press CLEVELAND Alvin Gentry and Byron Scott watched the same game Tuesday night, but
Action expected on funding for Trumbull road-paving projects
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to authorize applications
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
NORTHEASTERN Ohio coaching tree
NORTHEASTERN Ohio coaching tree Current FBS head coaches with northeastern Ohio ties. Names are
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Travis J. Pownell, 34, of 5094 Market St., Boardman,
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
Hearings on bill to eliminate judgeship
Hearings on bill to eliminate judgeship COLUMBUS A legislative committee began hearings Tuesday
Go sweet and savory for the holidays
Family Features You want to bring out the best for your next holiday gathering, ensuring 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
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
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!
Wine scene
Wine scene There are some big changes happening on the local wine scene right now, and Drinks
Burger of the year
Burger of the year The guys will be presenting the 2012 Burger of the Year award to The Lake
Make dishes ahead to enjoy festivities
Family Features During the hectic holidays, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen.
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
Abbas is the forgotten man
Opinion: It’s easy to understand why Israel recently retaliated against Hamas rocket attacks — which were
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Postcard mailed during WWII arrives almost 70 years later ELMIRA, N.Y. A postcard
Getting stuffed
Getting stuffed Hopefully you impressed your family with your newfound turkey-cooking skills!
US won’t label China a currency manipulator
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration declined Tuesday to label China a currency
US economy gets a lift from consumers
US economy gets a lift from consumers washington American consumers are growing more confident
Big disconnect as clock ticks on ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans’ newfound willingness to consider tax increases to avert
Running backs highlight title game
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Two of the Big Ten’s best running backs will be on the field when
Many Cubans staying put
Opinion: By Laura Paz Institute for War & Peace Reporting HAVANA Starting in January, Cubans will no
Boards certify election results
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The elections boards in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
‘Hour’ arrives for 2nd season
By Tirdad Derakhshani The Philadelphia Inquirer If you get a kick out of watching lords and
Judge reshapes terms to buy First Place Bank
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN A Delaware bankruptcy judge overturned an
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
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session at 6 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.,
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
Shakespeare’s theater to get indoor venue
Associated Press LONDON Shakespeare’s Globe, the open-air London playhouse that helped win
Third suit against ex-Elmo puppeteer
Associated Press NEW YORK A Florida man has sued the ex-Elmo puppeteer who resigned amid a sex
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
Palin for president in 2016
Opinion: By Charlotte Allen Los Angeles Times The Republican Party has been doing a lot of hand-wringing
High court: New districts are constitutional
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state’s
Halcon effort concerns Lordstown landowners
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN A group of Lordstown landowners is attempting
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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
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.
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.
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
Drowning, fire keep forces in Bazetta busy
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA Police officers and firefighters from several agencies
Zoning dispute threatens thrift shop on West Side
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A misunderstanding over the city’s zoning
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
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.
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.
YSU’s Elkins named All-MVC
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State junior offensive guard Chris Elkins was named first-
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.
Girard council delays vote
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD City council delayed a vote that, if passed, would
Boardman trustees OK police-hiring offers
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees approved conditional offers
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.
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
Warden investigates cruelty to dogs
Staff report campbell Authorities are looking for the person or people responsible for cutting
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua A. Griffiths, 29, of 2245 Innwood Drive,
4 accused in OVI crashes will appear in court
Staff report BOARDMAN Four people accused of causing car crashes while under the influence of
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Television ads aim to bring SFlbOhio Catholics back into fold
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is turning to TV commercials to try
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
Admitted bomb plotters appeal terms
Associated Press AKRON Two of the four men who pleaded guilty in a failed plot to bomb a highway
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular
Jury selection starts
Jury selection starts AKRON Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Jamelle Jackson, 20, of
oddly enough
oddly enough Christmas-tree shipment dumped in Austrian garden VIENNA An early seasonal
Judge rejects obese Ohio inmate’s execution claim
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned killer trying to delay his execution because of his
newsmakers
newsmakers Star’s death leaves ‘Dallas’ in question LOS ANGELES With a premiere that drew
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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 27, the 332nd day of 2012. There are 34 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Grizzlies claw past Cavs in fourth
Associated Press MEMPHIS, TENN. Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol scored 19 points apiece to help the
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
Ohio lawmakers: Ready for mayor’s courts?
By JIM SIEGEL Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS After years of Statehouse debate, Ohio lawmakers
Egypt’s Morsi stands by decrees
Egypt’s Morsi stands by decrees CAIRO Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi struck an
Ohio doctor to change plea in pain-clinic case
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio doctor charged with illegal drug distribution is changing
college football | News & notes
Pitt player dismissed: Pitt football coach Paul Chryst has dismissed redshirt freshman defensive
Horizon League honor for Brandi Brown
Horizon League honor for Brandi Brown youngstown Youngstown State senior women’s basketball
Newton guides Panthers over Eagles
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two more to lead
Congress, NFL to talk HGH
Associated Press The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will convene a hearing
JOHNNY HEISMAN?
Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS The legend of Johnny Football has grown all season while
Many in GOP now flout anti-tax lobbyist Norquist
Associated Press WASHINGTON For decades, conservative lobbyist Grover Norquist vowed to drive
Buffett: Raise taxes on the rich
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Billionaire Warren Buffett again is calling for higher taxes on
Storm victims dream of jackpot
Associated Press LONG BEACH, N.Y. Forget FEMA, insurance adjusters and construction cleanups.
birthdays
birthdays Actor James Avery (“Sparks,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 64. Director Kathryn
Treasury objects to bid for First Place Bank
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com WARREN First Place Financial Corp. has hit a snag
Cyber Monday likely was busiest online sales day
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans clicked away on their computers and smartphones for deals on
Man’s trial to resume
Man’s trial to resume WARREN Derrick L. Cobb, 50, of Difford Drive in Niles, went on trial
Occupation fuels violent reaction
Opinion: Occupation fuels violent reaction The U.S. media coverage of the Middle East’s latest
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.435 .50 Avalon
Beware Arab-Muslim orbit
Opinion: The diplomatic hosannas for Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi following his brokering of the recent
Public debate is warranted
Opinion: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Mich.: A proposal backed by Gov. Rick Snyder which may, in effect,
“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,
SEC official chosen to lead agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has chosen Elisse Walter, one of five members
Fighting crime is old hat for ‘Isles’
By Luaine Lee McClatchy-Tribune News Service Confronting criminals is nothing new to actress
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
Stambaugh Youth Concert Band plans performance
Staff report youngstown The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its 12th annual
Opposition to Rice for post dims
Associated Press WASHINGTON With congressional opposition softening, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice
Report: Threat of tax increase could hurt retailers this season
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite early signs of robust sales, White House economists warned
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
Former Scrappers coach dies
Staff/wire report CLEVELAND Ken Rowe, who played three seasons in the Major Leagues and worked
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
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Johanna Andrews and Nathan Chase, Leetonia, girl, Nov. 25.
Longoria will be with Rays for life
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Evan Longoria wants to be with the Tampa Bay Rays for his
Defense minister quits Israeli politics
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak abruptly quit politics Monday,
Wal-Mart distances itself from fatal fire in Bangladesh
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh The garment factory in Bangladesh where a weekend fire
Late auto-loan payments rise
Late auto-loan payments rise LOS ANGELES More Americans fell behind on their auto-loan payments
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
Owners register 721 wild animals
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Owners registered 721 dangerous wild animals as of the
Monday, November 26 (75 stories)
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
YSU women stay perfect with blowout
Staff report OXFORD Liz Hornberger scored a career-high 18 points, and the Youngstown State
Girard mayor, council clash over water meters
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com girard Mayor James Melfi said he questions new
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
Browns force 8 Steelers' turnovers
Browns force 8 Steelers’ turnovers Associated Press CLEVELAND They didn’t look like
Tough legacy to follow
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com In the faith community, Elsie Dursi’s name is synonymous
Rory McIlroy survives in Dubai Open
The top-ranked golfer overcomes putting woes and out-duels Rose Associated Press DUBAI, United
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-
Golden Domers reign over football world
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The postgame roars from Notre Dame’s locker room echoed right
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.
Deer season begins today in Ohio and Pa.
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Hunters in part of south-central Pennsylvania will be subject
Valley Realtor is new OAR president
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For the first time in five decades, a member of the Youngstown
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, 6 p.m., Frank Ohl Intermediate School, 255 Idaho Road,
ODNR to investigate fatal boat accident
Staff report BAZETTA The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife will
Hazards of going over the cliff
Opinion: Hazards of going over the cliff The Associated Press story, “Democrats: Go over fiscal cliff,” in
Correction
Correction Poland High soccer player Troy Bole was a second-team selection for the All-American
“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
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin G. Boor, 30, of 1170 Woodland Ave., Masury,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Woman charged with drug trafficking
Woman charged with drug trafficking YOUNGSTOWN A 29-year-old Youngstown woman was arrested
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
Chizik fired two years after title
Associated Press AUBURN, ALA. Gene Chizik led Auburn to a historic season but couldn’t keep the
Before gas explosion, worker pierced pipe
Before gas explosion, worker pierced pipe springfield, mass. A natural-gas explosion that
Teachers involved in test-taking fraud
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. It was a brazen and surprisingly long-lived scheme, authorities
Norquist’s influence waning
Opinion: Grover Norquist is losing his grip. It once seemed as if Washington’s most powerful anti-tax
Researchers try to make fuel from algae profitable
Associated Press TOLEDO Researchers already know how to turn algae into fuel. The challenge is
Cleveland cracks down on gold, silver dealers
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city of Cleveland is cracking down on businesses that buy gold or
Twinkies’ death offers lessons
Opinion: “All Gods were immortal.” — Stanislaw Lec WASHINGTON And also brands, the gods of the
Wild animal owners resist common sense restrictions
Editorial: It has been more than a year since Ohio made international headlines when Terry Thompson, 62,
video game review
‘hitman: absolution’ Grade: B Details: Square Enix, for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, $59.99; PC,
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
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
No Powerball winner; jackpot rises to $425M
Associated Press CLEVELAND Lottery officials say no one in Ohio or any other state won the
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Coffee table books that stay on topic
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Even people without coffee tables enjoy coffee
Will NYC act to block future surges?
Associated Press Think Sandy was just a 100-year storm that devastated New York City? Imagine one
Is Rubio channeling Ronald Reagan?
Opinion: Conservatives have been dreaming that a political reincarnation of Ronald Reagan would lead them to
Record start for holiday shopping
Record start for holiday shopping new york If you make it convenient for shoppers, they will
The GOP’s problem
Opinion: By Richard Parker McClatchy-Tribune In the aftermath of the election, one lesson that both
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
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
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
Factory fire kills 112 workers in Bangladesh
Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh Fire raced up the floors of a garment factory in Bangladesh,
What’s in store as Ohio replaces graduation test?
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS State education leaders recently
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
Holmgren to step down immediately as president of the Browns
CLEVELAND Browns president Mike Holmgren is leaving the organization immediately. Following
Ohio bill aims to simplify local income-tax collections
Associated Press COLUMBUS A legislative proposal aimed at simplifying local income-tax
Detectives in Casey Anthony case overlooked Google search
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The Florida sheriff’s office that investigated the disappearance
‘12 Days’ list would top $107K
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Add seven swans, six geese and five golden rings to the list of
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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
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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
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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.
Knee injury sidelines Simon
By ED PUSKAS epuskas@vindy.com COLUMBUS John Simon’s motivational skills never were in
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
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
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.
Seasonal hiring increases this holiday season
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This year the expectation of a stronger, and
Mount Union rolls again
Staff report ALLIANCE Jasper Collins caught five touchdown passes from Kevin Burke to lead the
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
Mangapora tops 1,000 for Canfield
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield High’s Sabrina Mangapora moved her
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
Warren asst. chief to head committee to recruit minorities, women
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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
'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.
Perfectly bittersweet for OSU, fans
Associated Press COLUMBUS The only thing Urban Meyer lost during his first season at Ohio State
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NEWSMAKERS Singer Bjork’s vocal cord surgery is successful LONDON Icelandic singer Bjork says
Skier Vonn finishes 21st
Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. Completely exhausted, Lindsey Vonn collapsed to the snow soon
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.
Writing workshop to take place at Pig Iron
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Engineers in Ohio to test safer space propellant
Associated Press CLEVELAND A government-industry team including engineers from government
area bowling scores
First 3rd winners Camelot — Cameron Adamowicz, Riley Adamowicz, Charley Kish & Jaret Davis in
COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Top 25 games
MEN No. 13 Missouri, VCU 65 PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS Laurence Bowers had 14 points and 11
PSU honors seniors
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State players wore “42” on the side of their helmets
big Ten Saturday’s other games
Michigan State 26, Minnesota 10 MINNEAPOLIS Le’Veon Bell rumbled for a career-high 266 yards and
Shale’s great promise
Opinion: By William McKenzie The Dallas Morning News We’re hearing plenty about Republicans and Democrats
Hamas No. 2 rejects Gaza arms halt
Associated Press CAIRO Gaza’s ruling Hamas will not stop arming itself because only a strong
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
LARRY HAGMAN
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Covelli enters OSU donation record book
By ED PUSKAS sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS Sam Covelli wore an impressive smile on Saturday,
Top electronics in performance, innovation
Though Consumer Reports recently tested more than 600 smartphones, tablets, TVs and more, only 10
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
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
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting at 5 p.m., regular meeting at 5:30
Alzheimer’s early-detection program aimed at companies
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s
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
3 hurt as fire breaks out at State Dept.
3 hurt as fire breaks out at State Dept. washington Authorities say three maintenance workers
Pens’ Neal scores four in benefit
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Locked-out NHL players hit the ice Saturday night to raise
Irish stay perfect; Texas A&M rolls
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Theo Riddick rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown, Kyle Brindza
Miami nips Cavs after rally
Associated Press MIAMI Ray Allen took a pass from LeBron James and made a 3-pointer with 18.2
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
prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’s RESULTS FOOTBALL playoffs Division I Semifinals Cin. Moeller 26, Pickerington N.
Camacho, 50, dies after ambush
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hector “Macho” Camacho was a brash fighter with a mean
Black Friday shopping declines
Associated Press NEW YORK Thanksgiving shopping took a noticeable bite out of Black Friday’s
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
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,
career paths & limelight
Communications Carlo LoParo has joined Columbus-based Strategic Public Partners as vice president
MAHONING COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY DOCKET US Bank NA v. Kyla T. Tate et al, order of magistrate. Bank of
Egypt reformist warns of turmoil from Morsi decree
Associated Press CAIRO Prominent Egyptian democracy advocate Mohammed ElBaradei warned
Anti-shale landowner bows to financial need
Philadelphia Inquirer Two years ago, Denise Dennis delivered a dramatic denunciation of Marcellus
Assessment: Blast displaces hundreds
Los Angeles Times A natural-gas explosion in Springfield, Mass., that blew up a strip club Friday
Workers’ comp
Workers’ comp mineral ridge The Western Reserve Association of Health Underwriters will present
Photo printing and one more soundbar
Q. My boyfriend and I recently had portraits taken by a friend who used to be a professional
Food orders accepted by church
Staff report Niles New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
State launches website to ease college planning
Associated Press COLUMBUS Audra Banfield has a pleasant but unnerving problem: By the time she
Penn State ends with OT win
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Sam Ficken hit a 37-yard field goal in overtime, and
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
Will GOP ax Y’town judgeship?
Opinion: Given that the debate over the Youngstown Municipal Court comes down to money — specifically, the
Meyer, Tressel bask in victory
One coach got carried off the field and another received a Gatorade bath Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
LARRY HAGMAN, 81 ‘Dallas’ star was ‘bigger than life’
Associated Press J.R. Ewing was a business cheat, faithless husband and bottomless well of
Smashing success
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com weathersfield Greg and Pam SchollSFlbare hoping to
Retired teachers continue to help students
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN Kristen Cartwright fondly recalled her high-
Ex-Nazi guard to appeal his deportation order
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former Nazi who has lived for decades in western Pennsylvania is
Pop culture Q&A
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record reviews
Rihanna Album: “Unapologetic” (Island Def Jam Music Group) Grade: A There’s something about
Canfield has committee surplus
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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
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Reporting prep results
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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
Boxing world remembers Hector “Macho” Comacho, dead at 50 Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico
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
Divers continue search in Mosquito Lake for missing hunter Staff report BAZETTA Divers and
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
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
Girard spurts past McDonald
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com GIRARD After a hard-fought first quarter, the Girard High School
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
Liberty’s defenders overwhelm Warren JFK
By STEPHEN WILAJ sports@vindy.com WARREN Going into his team’s season-opener, Liberty High
Stenglein traded; Team USA blanked
By JOE CATULLO sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Friday at three in the morning, Sioux City hockey
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
Wollet’s return TD triggers KSU win
Associated Press KENT They sat in a darkened room on the first day of training camp, surrounded
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
Camacho will be taken off life support
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hector “Macho” Camacho will be taken off life support,
Traffic crashes accelerate over holiday season
Staff report CANFIELD The holiday season is under way, and so is the season for increased
Violent crime takes no holiday in Youngstown
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Some area residents celebrated
Hunting a hit with youth in Ohio
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Curtis Wagner and his son, Chase, enjoy
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.
Airport seeks input on freight-rail services
Staff report WARREN Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is asking for input from companies to
Villa Maria Nativity exhibit is 2 weekends
Staff report Villa Maria, Pa. The Sisters of the Humility of Mary will host the seventh annual
youth ministry | Classes online
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Youngstown invites adults who work
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey S. Bolen, 40, of 5585 W. Middletown Road,
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
Reporting prep results
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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
east liverpool James Locke Jewelers will close
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL After 57 years doing business down-
Southern Cal goes to freshman QB
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Not many young quarterbacks would even have the audacity to
Museum gives students a lesson in visual arts
Staff report Youngstown The Butler Institute of American Art’s Good Neighbor partnership between
Six YSU teams participate in moot court competition
Staff report Youngstown Earlier this month, Youngstown State University sent six teams to the
HIGH SCHOOL HONORS | All-conference selections
football FEDERAL LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR — Dom Iero, Hoover, Sr., QB Boardman selections
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Staff report girard The 12th annual Special Needs Winterfest Dance is set for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
christmas story
christmas story For children Who: Canfield Christian Church. What: “The Story of Christmas”
‘JA in a Day’ program gets down to business
Staff report Youngstown Twenty-eight Huntington Bank associates presented Junior Achievement
Israel’s Gaza strategy fails
Opinion: By Daoud Kuttab Los Angeles Times JERUSALEM For years, Israelis have embraced a theory of
Students launch texting campaign
Staff report youngstown Students in Eileen Bacha’s Honors English 11 class at Cardinal Mooney
CHRISTMAS STORY
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com canfield Canfield Christian Church will counter the
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Haden likely to return to secondary Sunday
Associated Press BEREA Joe Haden is ready to rejoin the Cleveland Browns’ secondary. The
sunday news shows
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Gov. Jindal seeks to change his and the GOP’s reputation
Opinion: The Daily Star, Hammond, La.: Bobby Jindal, a rising star in the Republican Party thanks to his
“marvin, marvin” (8:30 P.M., NICKELODEON): The new comedy “Marvin, Marvin”
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Meyer, Hoke add to rivalry
Associated Press COLUMBUS Once upon a time, “The Game” was just another game. When Michigan
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
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
West Virginia in need of specialty doctors
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Doctors who specialize in skin care and treating diseases of
prep sports at a glance
friday’s results FOOTBALL STATTE PLAYOFFS Division II Semifinals Tol. Cent. Cath. 20,
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
Bucci, Fecko praise Irish
This week, Cardinal Mooney athletic director Don Bucci and varsity football head coach P.J. Fecko
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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
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
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
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
Browns seek rare win over loathed Steelers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Upon taking over as Browns owner last summer, Jimmy Haslam said one
Protests greet Walmart shoppers
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Walmart workers and supporters marched in protest at a number of
Israel deserves US support
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday The sights and stories of human suffering in the news out of the Middle
With “Liz & Dick,” the Lindsay Lohan biopic of Elizabeth Taylor, airing Sunday
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Clashes break out in Egypt after Morsi expands powers
Associated Press CAIRO Supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi clashed Friday in
Conservation groups are debating gas-drilling ties
Associated Press PITTSBURGH As a natural-gas drilling boom sweeps Pennsylvania and other states,
NHL cancels more games
Staff report More than a third of the NHL regular season and two of its marquee events have now
Generic-Lipitor recall
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Searching for ‘Star Wars’ plot clues
By RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press LOS ANGELES Darth Vader is dead. The evil Emperor exploded
GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday’s other games
Firestone 53, East 26 YOUNGSTOWN East High fell behind 16-4 after one quarter on the way to
Nelson too much for Cavs
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Jameer Nelson had 22 points, Arron Afflalo scored 19 and the
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
Holcomb extends streak
Associated Press WHISTLER, British Columbia Steven Holcomb extended his season-opening winning
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,
‘Family Ties’ couple reunites
lifetime movie By Susan King Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Meredith Baxter recalls that when
Injured man arrested in Cincinnati
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man wounded in a police-involved shooting that left another man
Buckeyes clobber Missouri-KC
Associated Press COLUMBUS Urban Meyer and the football seniors got the longest ovation on the
A fitting but flimsy Liz
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times You have to admit that there is a certain gimmicky appeal to
Gas blast destroys buildings; many hurt
Gas blast destroys buildings; many hurt springfield, mass. A natural-gas explosion in one of
Stevens’ season ends too soon
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com L.J. Stevens’ senior seasons in high school and college have
YSU to have info session on psych program
Staff report Youngstown Individuals interested in learning more about the graduate-level program
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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
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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
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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
Cops: Conn. real estate agent stole for sale signs BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut real
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
YSU’s Davis steps up as new point guard
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Macey Nortey has departed the Youngstown
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.
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.
Mooney grad guides Hopkins
By Doug Chapin dchapin@vindy.com When most people think of Johns Hopkins University in
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
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
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
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.
Boardman students earn commended award
Boardman students Daniel Belinky, Michael Marshall and John Umble have been named Commended Students
Canfield Community Briefs
Career center student salon open to public Cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and
Canfield students place in poster contest
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Four Hilltop Elementary School students and two C.H.
Canfield alumni on OSU Homecoming court
Canfield graduate Alexa Lee Arndt was recently a member of The Ohio State University’s 100th
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
Boardman Community Briefs
Hospice hosts pancake breakfast Hospice of the Valley volunteers are sponsoring a pancake
SJIHM supports veterans with care packages
During the weeks preceding Veteran’s Day, the St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary (SJIHM) student
Austintown Community Briefs
Winter band concert is Dec. 9 The Austintown Fitch Freshman, Concert and Symphonic Bands will
Stacie Tackett, Peter Klawitter to wed Nov. 26
Marsha and David Tackett of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
St. Charles students learn the wonder of air
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mobile Ed Productions, of Redford, Mich., brought their
Kendal Farver v Pasquale Daltorio
Kendal Michelle Farver and Pasquale Ralph Daltorio, both of Poland, were united in marriage during a
Julie Fitzgerald v Lawrence Frangos Jr.
Julie Fitzgerald and Lawrence Frangos Jr., both of Poland, were united in marriage June 2, at St.
Fairy tales come true at library
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown library looked more like a Walt Disney
Victoria Kocanjer v Cory Cercone
Victoria Lynn Kocanjer of Youngstown and Cory David Cercone of Austintown were united in marriage
McKinley students put on trade show
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Fifth-grade Poland McKinley students in Laura Spey and Diane
Frank Ohl raises funds for service contest
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com As the final part of the special services contest offered at
SENIOR SALUTE - BAND EDITION
Name: Brandi Domkowski and Nicholette DeMarco Instrument: Domkowski: Flute/Piccolo; DeMarco:
Joanna Liberato, Jason Moore will wed Dec. 1
Corrine Liberato and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Liberato, all of Canfield, are announcing the engagement
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
“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
Weathersfield school board OKs standards for 2 building projects
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education has approved
Celebrating election results
Opinion: By Kathi Wolfe McClatchy Newspapers The recent elections marked a milestone along the road to
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints The Vindicator Printing Company v. Los Gallos
Democrats face aging problem
Opinion: Barack Obama’s re-election means that, for the next four years, the face of the Democratic Party
Officials file countersuit in septic-system dispute
Staff report WARREN The dispute between septic-system installer Berry Meadows and the Trumbull
Latinos expect president to deliver on immigration
Opinion: By John M. ACKERMAN Los Angeles Times President Barack Obama increased his appeal among Latino
Aimee Mann finds charm in ’75 hit
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer TARRYTOWN, N.Y. The musical inspiration for Aimee
Kelty, Kiliany reflect on Irish
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Joe Kelty and Denny Kiliany don’t know each other, but they
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, meeting for landlords, 9:30 a.m., 6844 Strimbu
Soup kitchens have ‘hiccups’
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS One evening years ago, Jewel McCoy was preparing to serve dinner
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
Scientists say Galapagos tortoise can be revived
Associated Press LIMA, Peru Lonesome George, the late reptile prince of the Galapagos Islands,
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Blossom’ star Bialik divorcing husband LOS ANGELES Mayim Bialik is splitting from
Cincinnati police shoot and kill drug suspect
Associated Press CINCINNATI Cincinnati police say police gunfire killed one drug suspect and
oddly enough
oddly enough Drugs worth $246M found in steamroller SYDNEY Australian police seized $246
Veterans centers gain popularity at Ohio colleges
Associated Press CINCINNATI Army veteran Buck Clay found that adjusting to college life after
Roethlisberger, wife welcome son
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife,
EU leaders approve Mersch for ECB
EU leaders approve Mersch for ECB BRUSSELS European Union leaders have approved Luxembourg’s top
Hamas emerges with gains
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Hamas has emerged from battle with the triumphal sense of
Election over but campaign continues
Election over but campaign continues WASHINGTON The election may be over, but a new campaign is
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.
Lions suffer challenging loss
Associated Press DETROIT Jim Schwartz threw a challenge flag when he didn’t need to and the
Storm victims cheered by parade
Associated Press NEW YORK Victims of superstorm Sandy in New York and elsewhere in the Northeast
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
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
USPS tests same-day delivery
Associated Press WASHINGTON Emboldened by rapid growth in e-commerce shipping, the cash-strapped
Facebook proposes end to user-voting
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is proposing to end its practice of letting users vote on
Griffin, Redskins pummel Cowboys
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Robert Griffin III raised his fists, took a knee for a quick
Bad for America
Opinion: By Starita Smith McClatchy-Tribune The new secessionist movement is bad for America. It
QBs pose problems for defenses
The most potent weapons for No. 20 Michigan and No. 4 Ohio State are undoubtedly their quarterbacks.
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
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
Mexican president seeks name change
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexico’s president is making one last attempt to get the “United
Egypt’s leader gives himself power
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s Islamist president unilaterally decreed greater authorities for
Please do not shoot the messenger
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Whistleblowers Suffer woe To tell us what We need to
Poland Community Briefs
Poland band concert is Nov. 28 Poland Seminary High School will be hosting its annual fall/holiday
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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
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.
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.
The return of Rebreather will include new material
After a year off, local band Rebreather is, well, breathing again.
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).
Dangerous toys could be on kids’ lists
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Consumer advocates have issued their annual warning to
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.
Ursuline’s call not unprecedented
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com Don’t ask Ursuline football coach Larry Kempe how long it
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.
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
Man makes plea deal in $84K theft
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former employee of a real-estate
Warren PD adds 2 officers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two new Warren police officers were sworn to duty
Gerberry, Hagan seek action to abolish judge by next month
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two lawmakers introduced legislation at the Statehouse
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
Three buildings downtown sold
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A settlement between former partners means new ownership for three
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.
2 from Canfield to show spirit in Macy’s parade
Staff report canfield Canfield cheerleaders Rose Betras and Jaclyn Willoughby will be in the
Burress back where he once belonged
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The No. 80 jersey Plaxico Burress walked away from eight years ago
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.
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
Let’s focus on job creation
Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON As the much-hyped “fiscal cliff” looms at the
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-
Obama pardons 2 turkeys
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama pardoned two turkeys in an annual
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.
ESPN to broadcast college playoffs
Associated Press NEW YORK The college football playoff system will be televised on ESPN for 12
Camacho clings to life after shooting
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hector “Macho” Camacho is clinging to life after being
November is National Diabetes awareness month
DIABETES November is National Diabetes awareness month. United States diabetes fast facts: Among
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns
Associated Press CHICAGO Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a once-rising political star who has been on a
Tagliabue bounty hearings done by Dec. 4
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue plans to complete hearings
Players offer proposal in NHL lockout talks
Associated Press NEW YORK NHL talks quickly broke off again Wednesday after the players made a
nhl lockout At a glance
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 21. Day: 67. Last negotiations: Wednesday, Nov. 21, in New York Next
Diabetes rates rise dramatically, CDC reports
By Eryn Brown Los Angeles Times Diabetes prevalence rates jumped dramatically across the nation
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John P. Ryan 52, of 281 Lake Point Circle, Canfield,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Vaughn (“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) is 80. Actor Michael Callan is 77.
Judge gives Hostess OK to wind down business
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. A bankruptcy-court judge is approving a request by Hostess
Online shopping deals on the rise
Staff report youngstown For those wishing to avoid waiting in lines, shopping in crowded stores
First Niles dividend
First Niles dividend NILES First Niles Financial, the parent company of Home Federal Savings
Subdued holiday for Sandy survivors
Associated Press NEW YORK The things that Marge Gatti once cherished are lying on what’s left
Sand mining threatens cranberries
Opinion: By Joel Greeno OtherWords My family has raised dairy cows on our farm in Monroe County near
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.87 .05 Avalon
More people driving this holiday
Associated Press CHICAGO Feeling the pinch of the sluggish economic recovery, many Americans
“Macy’s thanksgiving day parade” (9 a.m., nbc): The “Macy’s
“Macy’s thanksgiving day parade” (9 a.m., nbc): The “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” is a holiday
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
Opinion: There’s no substitute for books I am writing in response to the article about using iPads for
Holiday dinners | When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners today, Thanksgiving
Portions and moderation
Diabetics can thankfully enjoy a feast By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
FIRST-RUN
FIRST-RUN Flight (R) ssss An airline pilot saves a flight from crashing, but an investigation
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
‘Mr. Food’ dies at 81
‘Mr. Food’ dies at 81 Art Ginsburg, the delightfully dorky television chef known as Mr. Food,
Kaley Cuoco gets a bang out of "Big Bang Theory"
“I know this sounds like it’s not true,” says Kaley Cuoco, “but as huge as the show is, it’s just part of my life — not my whole life.”
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newsmakers Discovery cancels long-running ‘Dirty Jobs’ LOS ANGELES There are countless dirty
This ‘$5 doctor’ practices medicine from bygone era
Associated Press RUSHVILLE, Ill. Patients line up early outside his office just off the town
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
Dig into ‘Dark Meat Thursday’ deals
By MARK SWEETWOOD msweetwood@vindy.com What do you call “Black Friday” when it starts on
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2012. There are 39 days left in the year. This is
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
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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-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Forrest Palmer and Melanie Fusco, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 20.
Oddly enough
oddly enough Russian woman keeps hold of dead husband’s body MOSCOW Russian authorities say a
Ward plans to fight fine
Associated Press BEREA Browns safety T.J. Ward opened the letter from the NFL and quickly
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
Auditions
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Finale,SDRq Victorian Players and J&B Production Arts Services, Dec. 3 and 4,
Good news for Mississippi
Opinion: Northeast Miss Daily Journal, Tupelo: The International Energy Agency announced this month that the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, special meeting, 10 a.m., government center, 3339 Dobbins
Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza cease-fire
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel and the Hamas militant group agreed to a cease-
Grand jury gets booster club case
Grand jury gets booster club case NILES James Mullen III, the ex-president of a Niles football
Learning to be thankful
Opinion: November of 1969 brought the first snow of the season, quiet nights, and Sister Lucille’s fifth-
Christmas for pets
Christmas for pets POLAND Operation Santa Paws, under way through Dec. 17, is a drive by
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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
Youngstown OKs land lease deal for V&M Star expansion YOUNGSTOWN City council approved a 99-year
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
Hamas: truce includes opening all Gaza crossings GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The leader of Hamas
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
Toyota recalls pickups; spare tires can come loose DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about
Rep. Jesse Jackson resigns amid health issues, ethics probe
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., a once rising political star who has been on a mysterious medical leave for months for treatment of bipolar disorder, has resigned from Congress, a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday.
Man apprehended in connection with Newton Falls robbery
Man apprehended in connection with Newton Falls robbery NEWTON FALLS Newton Falls Police Chief
Employee of real estate firm admits stealing more than $80,000
Employee of real estate firm admits stealing more than $80,000 YOUNGSTOWN A former employee of
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
Ill. mom pleads not guilty to killing son and girl WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago woman
NYC officer discussed ‘girl meat’ for Thanksgiving
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Report: Wis. temple shooter had no drugs in system
Report: Wis. temple shooter had no drugs in system MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say the white
Thousands of Gazans seek shelter in UN schools
Thousands of Gazans seek shelter in UN schools GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A U.N. aid agency says
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
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.
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.
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.
Missing Harrison County children found in Liberty
Staff report liberty Two children were recovered in the township a few hours after they were
LaBrae’s Aldridge award finalist
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG For the past two-and-a-half years, LaBrae’s
Commission holds off on decision on small livestock in Youngstown
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s planning commission agreed Tuesday
Mangapora signs with Ball State
Students, faculty and family piled into the Canfield High gymnasium at high noon as they awaited “The Decision.”
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
Officials clear final hurdle for Austintown racino
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Planning Commission has
OSU fans unhappy about ban on Bucks
Associated Press COLUMBUS Any other year Ohio State is unbeaten and ranked No. 4 coming into its
Resident: Atkinson Avenue area near homicide usually is quiet
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A longtime resident in the neighborhood
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.”
3 get prison in failed bomb plot
3 get prison in failed bomb plot AKRON Three men were sentenced Tuesday after admitting taking
Howland graduate has athletic family
Staff report Penn State volleyball player Nia Grant of Howland, no doubt, gets her height and
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
Cavaliers preparing for month without Irving
Akron Beacon Journal INDEPENDENCE Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant was in attendance
Syrian rebels seize base, arms
Associated Press BASE OF THE 46TH REGIMENT, Syria After a nearly two-month siege, Syrian rebels
Mideast cease-fire remains elusive
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel and the Hamas militant group edged closer to a cease-fire
Baskets for happier holiday
A local charity made Thanksgiving a little easier for nearly 400 families Tuesday.
13 submit names for Supreme Court seat
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Thirteen people have submitted their names to Gov. John
Loving holiday leftovers
Family Features Once the feast is over, many home cooks are left with a plethora of leftovers and
prep schedules
friday, november 23 girls BASKETBALL Varsity at 7:30 p.m. unless noted Akron Firestone at East
Judge: Officer violated terms of probation
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BOARDMAN Warren police officer Jeff Miller spent the past five
Marc Dann’s law license suspended for 6 months
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc Dann, who resigned from
Surplus food
Surplus food Catholic Charities Senior Center, 600 E. 4th St., East Liverpool, free hot meal
More dinners
More dinners YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army is gearing up to feed more than 750 people for
400 letters sent to potential jurors
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The capital murder trial of a Youngstown
Thanksgiving Day dishes
Family Features Turkey and stuffing are Thanksgiving Day must-haves, but not everyone makes them
Batch likely to start for Steelers
By JEFF SCHUDEL The News-Herald When the Cleveland Browns leave the practice facility earlier
Turkey Cooking Times
Turkey Cooking Times Set oven to 325 degrees. Cook uncovered until skin browns. Cover with foil
Envy isn’t really the issue
Opinion: Envy isn’t really the issue The letter in last Tuesday’s paper titled “Obama played class envy
Holiday help
Holiday help Busy getting ready for the holidays? For those nights when dinner out is in order,
Benghazi attack warrants an objective investigation
Editorial: Closed-door meetings between key intelligence officials and members of Congress failed to provide
holiday dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Selected local stocks
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Let's talk turkey
The holidays are officially here. Tomorrow kicks off eating, shopping, office parties, shopping, eating, returns and New Year’s resolutions that last a week. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
Puppeteer resigns amid controversy
Associated Press NEW YORK Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash has resigned from “Sesame Street” in the
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
oddly enough
oddly enough German police stop man with mobile office in car BERLIN Forget texting while
Obama should bring in new staffers
Opinion: By PETER GOLDMARK Newsday After a hard-fought election, the weeks that follow should include
Cast your vote
Cast your vote The Burger Guyz will choose their pick for Burger of the Year from the top three
Black mark on Boy Scouts
Opinion: The Post-Crescent, Appleton, Wisc.: The more we think about the Boy Scouts’ “perversion files,” the
Thanksgiving What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
birthdays
birthdays Actor Joseph Campanella (“The Colbys,” “Ben”) is 85. Country singer Jean Shepard is 79.
Perfect pairing
Perfect pairing Need some quick wine picks to go with your turkey dinner? Drink columnist Brian
Youngstown’s Total Package Band will perform at the All-City Class Reunion party at 9 p.m.
Youngstown’s Total Package Band will perform at the All-City Class Reunion party at 9 p.m. Friday at
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
Pa. film officials: boost tax credit
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The state could see a lot more lights, cameras, action and jobs
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
Kelly: Golson is ready for Southern California
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly believes Everett Golson is ready
Lockout talks to begin again today in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK This time, NHL owners and players are staying apart for one day.
A tree grows in Canfield
A tree grows in Canfield The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown donated an American elm tree to
Rutgers is latest to jump to Big Ten
Associated Press PISCATAWAY, N.J. As the Big East was being picked apart, Rutgers was looking
Feds: Insider trading netted $276M
Associated Press NEW YORK A former hedge-fund portfolio manager was arrested Tuesday in what
Injury-plagued Steelers hoping veteran can help
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Plaxico Burress is back where he once belonged. The Pittsburgh
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.
Doctors group backs OTC birth- control pills
Associated Press WASHINGTON No prescription or doctor’s exam needed: The nation’s largest group
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jamie D.L. Mickler, 30, of 1025 Garfield St.,
Hostess: Talks with union fail
Hostess: Talks with union fail Hostess Brands Inc. lived to die another day. The maker of
Spike Lee unveils making of ‘Bad’
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times In the opening moments of the new documentary “Bad25” (9:30
Bernanke warns politicians to avoid ‘fiscal cliff’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Tuesday urged Congress and
The Five
You can celebrate All Things Cleaver on Thanksgiving Day when the retro-channel Antenna TV airs a
Egypt’s economy faltering
Opinion: CAIRO I came to Egypt to examine the impact a Muslim Brotherhood president has had on the
End culture wars
Opinion: By Danny Westneat Seattle Times SEATTLE Like most wars, the culture war that has raged for 40
Tuesday, November 20 (110 stories)
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
Latest homicide victim identified YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police have identified the man murdered
Israel intensifies attacks, despite truce talk
Israel intensifies attacks, despite truce talk GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel is intensifying
Former Mouseketeer Bonita Lynn Fields dies at 68
Former Mouseketeer Bonita Lynn Fields dies at 68 RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — Former Mousekeeteer Bonita
Ex-hedge fund trader charged in $276M insider ploy
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Girl, 13, fatally shot on Miami-area school bus
Girl, 13, fatally shot on Miami-area school bus MIAMI (AP) — A 13-year-old girl was shot to death
Woman gets 80 years for deadly Texas day care fire
Woman gets 80 years for deadly Texas day care fire HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman was sentenced to
HP says acquired company lied about finances
HP says acquired company lied about finances NEW YORK (AP) — Hewlett-Packard says a British
Miami-area student hit by bullet on school bus
Miami-area student hit by bullet on school bus MIAMI (AP) — A child has been airlifted to a
Program on state parks scheduled
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Dann’s law license suspended for six months
Dann’s law license suspended for six months COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc Dann, who
Driver named in Texas parade crash
Driver named in Texas parade crash LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The driver of a parade float that
Deliberations resume in day care fire trial
Deliberations resume in day care fire trial HOUSTON (AP) — Jurors have begun a second day of
Valley showing signs of economic recovery
Valley showing signs of economic recovery YOUNGSTOWN For the first time since March, the
City police investigating homicide on Atkinson Avenue
City police investigating homicide on Atkinson Avenue Less than 48 hours after a South Side murder
I-80/Route 11 ramp to close tonight
I-80/Route 11 ramp to close tonight Beginning tonight, Tuesday, from 11 p.m. through tomorrow
Firing recommended in state test cheating probe
Firing recommended in state test cheating probe SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Administrators at one
West Penn has new head in Highmark merger talks
West Penn has new head in Highmark merger talks PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh-based West Penn
4 pupils charged for vodka gummy bears
4 pupils charged for vodka gummy bears DERRY, Pa. (AP) — Candy is dandy but liquor — as they say —
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Palestine’s Casi building pro career
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Alexandra Casi, figuratively, lives on a golf course.
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.
nba roundup | Monday’s games
Irving out four weeks: Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving will miss at least one month
college basketball roundup | Monday’s games
MEN No. 1 Indiana 66, Georgia 53 NEW YORK Victor Oladipo had 15 points and eight rebounds to
Syrian Islamists reject opposition
Syrian Islamists reject opposition BEIRUT Syria’s increasingly powerful Islamist rebel factions
Joe Wright’s ambitious, technically dazzling adaptation of “Anna Karenina,” set
Joe Wright’s ambitious, technically dazzling adaptation of “Anna Karenina,” set almost entirely
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2012. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Leftwich won’t start Sunday
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers are running out of quarterbacks with healthy
birthdays
birthdays Actress-comedian Kaye Ballard is 87. Actress Estelle Parsons is 85. Comedian Dick
Have faith in ‘Life of Pi’
REVIEW ‘Life of pi’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Ang Lee; cast includes Suraj Sharma, Irrfan
Conservatives must keep up the fight
Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation Yes, conservatives are disappointed that a president who
Playhouse’s take on ‘Cinderella’ has young princesses in mind
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, pa. Little girls love meeting — and
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Tree chosen
Tree chosen Youngstown The city has chosen a Christmas tree for the 2012 holiday season. The
newsmakers
newsmakers AC/DC releases catalog on iTunes NEW YORK AC/DC finally is releasing its music
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
Lawyer: Panel acted unfairly
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A lawyer made one allegation after another against
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
‘Guardians’ fails to rise to occasion
REVIEW ‘RISE OF THE GUARDIANS’ Grade: D Credits: Directed by Peter Ramsey; with the voices of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Finance
No grace period
Opinion: By Dusty Nix Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Judging from the rabid, shrill, apocalyptic mouth foam
Thanksgiving | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Valley home sales post modest gains
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN October home-sales figures show that the
Obama makes history with trip to Myanmar, Cambodia
Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia On a history-making trip, President Barack Obama on Monday
Moderate Republicans are gone
Opinion: Republicans just lost eight seats in the House. But if you’d wandered into the House of
Joblessness tied to rise in heart attack risk
Associated Press CHICAGO Unemployment hurts more than your wallet — it may damage your heart.
Forecasters expect holiday retail sales in Ohio to increase
Associated Press CINCINNATI Economic forecasters say Ohio’s rebounding economy and improved
INSIDE
INSIDE The Browns have mastered the art of the narrow defeat under second-year coach Pat Shurmur.
Council to vote on ordinances
Staff report POLAND Village council is expected to discuss and will likely vote on two
NAMII announces executive panel
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute has announced
Miami self-imposes another bowl ban
Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. Calling the move prudent and unprecedented, Miami is self-
oddly enough
oddly enough Shipping containers to become condos in Detroit DETROIT Plans are moving forward
Man faces charges after two accidents
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have arrested a 56-year-old East Side man on charges of driving
Federal judge denies bid for park Nativity displays
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A federal judge Monday denied a Christian group’s bid for a
Lawsuit filed against village, ex-mayor
Staff report WARREN Stanley Zoldan, a Lordstown councilman charged criminally in 2011 after he
Game Time
Game Time Matchup: Youngstown Phantoms at Indiana Ice Puck drop: Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. Where:
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
GM opens new plant in China
Associated Press HONG KONG General Motors Co. and its local Chinese partners have launched a
Judge asks Hostess to mediate with union
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Twinkies won’t die that easily after all. Hostess Brands
Selected local stocks
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Even apes have midlife crises, study finds
Associated Press NEW YORK Chimpanzees going through a midlife crisis? It sounds like a setup for
Adopt a senior pet this month
Opinion: Daily Press, Escanaba, Mich.: Animal shelters and rescue groups everywhere have loving, healthy,
Kill: Player left team over being disciplined
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota coach Jerry Kill said Monday that top receiver A.J.
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
US stocks rise on budget-deal hopes
US stocks rise on budget-deal hopes new york The stock market finally shook its post-election
Ind. home explosion probed as homicide
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Authorities launched a homicide investigation Monday into the
Winningest coach in history retires
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS John Gagliardi put sleepy little Collegeville, Minn., on the
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
Board VP: Approval of levy was team effort
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Passage of an emergency levy took a team
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
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
No fantastic finishes for Browns
Associated Press BEREA Browns coach Pat Shurmur sounds like a broken record when he talks about
Simon willed OSU over Badgers
MADISON, WIS. Six a.m., and the alarm bell in the head of John Simon, the captain of the Dawn
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS $55 Source: StubHub
Least expensive seats available on StubHub for Sunday’s Steelers- Browns game at Cleveland Browns
Noreen develops Phantoms
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN While wins and losses remain the defining
Monday, November 19 (84 stories)
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
Patrol probes fatal one-vehicle crash in East Palestine east palestine The Ohio State Highway
$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
High security at courthouse for Trumbull arraignments WARREN Officers with the Trumbull County
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
Youngstown Fire Department promotes four YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Fire Department today
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
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
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.
Polish Folk Circle sticks with tradition to honor the Nativity
Teaching others to create szopkas is all about keeping the Polish traditions alive.
Flags help Dallas wrap up Browns
The Cleveland Browns were already hampered with starting cornerback Joe Haden injured.
Survey favors moving school
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A study on the feasibility of moving Cardinal
Keselowski captures Sprint Cup crown
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. Here’s a tweet for Brad Keselowski: NASCAR champion. Roger
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.
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.
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.
YSU swimming
YSU swimming Cleveland The Youngstown State swimming and diving team competed against Cleveland
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
Thomas powers Ohio State
Associated Press UNCASVILLE, Conn. Deshaun Thomas made a case Sunday that he’s ready to be Ohio
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
Holiday baskets for Mahoning families
Holiday baskets for Mahoning families YOUNGSTOWN Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will
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’
Congress wants answers on ‘talking points’
Congress wants answers on ‘talking points’ WASHINGTON Lawmakers said Sunday they want to know
birthdays
birthdays Actor Alan Young (“Mr. Ed”) is 93. Talk show host Larry King is 79. Talk show host Dick
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board of Directors, 4:30 p.m., TMHA
“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
FELICIA FAUVIE
FELICIA FAUVIE ACCUSED OF ROBBERY, RETAIL THEFT Height: 5’6” Weight: 190 Hair: Blonde
Maryland mulling move to Big Ten
Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, MD. The University of Maryland’s decision to stay in the Atlantic
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
Births
Births ST. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher and Justine Burrell, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 16.
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: Blaney, a Hartford native and Badger High graduate, finished
76ers hand Cavaliers sixth consecutive loss
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Evan Turner had 19 points and nine assists to lead the
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.”
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
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. prep hockey league to restore pregame anthem PITTSBURGH The Pennsylvania
Law enforcers plan enforcement blitz
Associated Press COLUMBUS Law enforcers around Ohio plan more than 9,700 hours of enforcement
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
Now comes the difficult part
Opinion: Now comes the difficult part Cincinnati Enquirer: The campaign season was long and exhausting. Yet
OSU, Michigan begin chatter
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. Devin Gardner has flourished in three straight starts at
Ohio kids go ‘gaga’ for Jewish game
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A two-syllable word cracked the silence over the school
Man shot to death in Lawrence County
Associated Press ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. A man has been arrested in the shooting death of another man
Rhodes Scholar
Associated Press CANTON A 21-year-old Canton man who wants to become a physician and also work
AMAs believe in Bieber
Associated Press LOS ANGELES America proved its Bieber Fever was strong: The teen singer
New band, new sound for Castro
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” was the first 45 single
Average credit-card debt per borrower rises
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Americans cranked up their use of credit cards in the third
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
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,
Sandy and winds of change
Opinion: By Eugene Linden Los Angeles Times Even as Sandy underwent its bizarre metamorphosis from
Obama extending ‘hand of friendship’ to Myanmar
Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar President Barack Obama opened his historic trip to Myanmar,
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
Can we just get it together?
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday The campaign dust has settled. The echoes of wild charge and
Twinkies likely to survive sale of Hostess Brands
Associated Press DETROIT Twinkie lovers, relax. The tasty cream-filled golden spongecakes are
Hostess brands
Hostess brands Hostess Brands Inc. will be in a New York bankruptcy courtroom today to start the
Years Ago
Opinion: Today is Monday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2012. There are 42 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cisco to buy Meraki for $1.2 billion
Cisco to buy Meraki for $1.2 billion NEW YORK Cisco Systems Inc., the world’s largest maker of
American Music Awards | Winners
Artist of the year: Justin Bieber New artist of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen Pop/rock female
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
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Twilight’ finale dawns with $141.3M weekend LOS ANGELES The sun has set on the
Review: “Call of Duty: Black Ops II”
‘call of duty: black ops II’ Grade: A Details: Activision, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii
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
Israeli strike kills 11 in Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip An Israeli missile ripped through a two-story home in a
TRUMBULL COUNTY Courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Cortland Banks v. Barbara E. Soles et al, foreclosure.
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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
Christmas fundraiser set for Children's Aid Society
MERCER, PA. Friends of Children’s Aid Society of Mercer County is sponsoring its annual
Dinner honors Lepleys for 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lepley of Youngstown were honored for their 60th wedding
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Harrises honored with party for 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Harris of Youngstown were honored by their family with a party
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a fabric mitten program. Hostess is Joann
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church, 3504 Main St.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SOCIETY DIGEST || Free Thanksgiving dinner to residents
Free Thanksgiving dinner to residents BROOKFIELD Brookfield Township Outreach Association is
'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.
Revisiting Youngstown’s explosive past
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Fifty years ago, a longtime local
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
Phillips Mfg. will challenge Niles strikebreaker law
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The attorney representing Phillips Manufacturing, whose
Ursuline ousted | Kirtland rallies from 24 down
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com AURORA Ursuline didn’t allow a first down, held Kirtland
YSU makes playoff case with dominant win
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Following Saturday’s 27-6 victory over Indiana
Youngstown Complaints Choir gripes In harmony
Youngstown Complaints Choir asks, ‘Does anybody really care?’ By Ashley Luthern
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
Area artists offer items at semiannual Ward Bakery show
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The halls and studios of Ward Bakery
Fee for registry of rental property doubled in Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown is doubling its rental-property
Salinas rebounds to defeat Maynor
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL A first-round knockdown and subsequent stare down by
Phantoms snap 4-game skid
Staff report MUSKEGON, MICH. Six Phantoms registered goals as Youngstown snapped a four-game
Suspect flees Youngstown police, hides under North Side porch
YOUNGSTOWN A 31-year-old city man is facing charges of aggravated burglary, obstructing official
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.
Injured Steelers playing for first
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Byron Leftwich stared into the sea of cameras and started to laugh.
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
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Two good options in packaged stuffings
For many people, Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without stuffing. But it also isn’t complete
Bouncing Back
By Adolfo Flores Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Indoor trampoline parks are springing into
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
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food and clothing
record reviews
Christina Aguilera Album: “Lotus” (RCA Records) Grade: C+ Christina Aguilera is easily one of
Browns to face pickoff leader
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Both coaches get questions about their job security. Both
Railroad initiative nearing completion
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An $850 million investment to improve
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
Pay more attention to lunches
Opinion: Pay more attention to lunches An excellent letter to the editor last Sunday by Richard J.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
AREA BOWLING SCORES
First-quarter winners Amron — Karen Melnick, Mike Mrakovich, Norma Diver, Jim Osborne in North
Insurers’ edicts dangerous
Opinion: By Charles Atkins Hartford Courant I’m a psychiatrist who works with people with severe
TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Michael Mick v. Keven Morrison, personal injury.
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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
career paths & limelight
Dining VegNews, the industry leader in vegan publications, has awarded The Flaming Ice Cube one of
Area running calendar
Area running calendar NOVEMBER Thursday — Warren Kiwanis Club Turkey Trot five-mile and two-mile
Twinkie prices soar online
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Twinkies are being sold on the Internet like exquisite
Buckeyes handle hostile environs
Associated Press UNCASVILLE, Conn. Ohio State finally got a test away from Columbus and managed
Penguins waiting to judge season
YOUNGSTOWN There is a certain standard for the Youngstown State football program. It’s simple,
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
Woman’s remains found in Pa. tunnel finally identified
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A woman whose skeletal remains were found in an abandoned western
Retailers incorporate 'showrooming' into Black Friday strategies
By Tim Feran Columbus Dispatch Black Friday used to mark the unofficial start of the holiday
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
MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE | Saturday’s games
Southern Illinois 35, Western Illinois 0 CARBONDALE, ILL. Kory Faulkner threw a touchdown pass
Natural-gas drilling presents Obama with historic choices
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Energy companies, environmental groups, and even Hollywood stars
US legislators for the Valley hope for deal
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the nation heading toward the so-called
Community thanksgiving dinners | When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
In Egypt, train hits school bus, killing 51
Associated Press ASSIUT, Egypt A speeding train that crashed into a bus carrying Egyptian
Prep volleyball ITCL all-star game
What: Inter Tri-County League volleyball all-star game. When: Today, 4 p.m. Where: Crestview
Surprisingly versatile
McClatchy Newspapers We all know how the right necklace or earrings can dress up an outfit. In
McGloin has career day
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Aided by crutches, star linebacker Michael Mauti stood arm-
Anti-tax pledge author: Romney failed to connect
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Noted conservative anti-tax activist Grover
Unbeaten Notre Dame shuts out Wake Forest
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Notre Dame got one first-place vote in the coaches’ poll last
Whither our sense of outrage?
Editorial: Whither our sense of outrage? The page one story looking back on the car-bombing that killed
Obama presses Congress to avert fiscal cliff
Obama presses Congress to avert fiscal cliff AP Photo DCJM101 %reldate(2012-11-17T11:02:22 Eds:
Officials: Vets’ float crossed after signals
Officials: Vets’ float crossed after signals midland, texas A parade float filled with wounded
BIG TEN Saturday’s other games
Nebraska 38, Minnesota 14 LINCOLN, NEB. Taylor Martinez threw for 308 yards and two touchdowns
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
Keselowski has pole for NASCAR’s finale
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, Fla. Brad Keselowski got some help on the last day of practice for
Moore nets 16 in Ohio State romp
Associated Press COLUMBUS Darryce Moore (Boardman High) and Tayler Hill scored 16 points apiece
US defends Israel in its Gaza attacks
Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE The White House on Saturday defended Israel’s right to
Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify as talks toward cease-fire begin
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel destroyed the headquarters of Hamas’ prime
Pittsburgh rallies to defeat Oakland
Associated Press PITTSBURGH J.J. Moore had five of his team-high 16 points in overtime, and
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
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Larry Clark film wins top prize at Rome fest ROME A film by “Kids” director Larry
Wollet’s pick seals victory
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN Kent State’s remarkable season just keeps getting better. The
Family Closet moves
Family Closet moves niles Nona’s Family Closet has moved to Pinetree Square Plaza in Niles at 36
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
OSU wins division crown
Associated Press MADISON, WIS. Ohio State clinched one title, and kept its slim hopes for
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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.
Amy M. Galose | Vincent M. Saltalamacchia Jr.
NEEDHAM, MASS. Tony and Charlene Galose of Boardman are announcing the marriage of their daughter,
Melinda S. Thomas | Kevin R. Wallace
YOUNGSTOWN Melinda S. Thomas and Kevin R. Wallace, both of Youngstown, exchanged vows Sept. 1 in a
Kelly Tucker | Nathaniel Ford
YOUNGSTOWN We Walk By Faith Bible Church was the setting for the Oct. 13 exchange of vows for
Heather Pupa | David McCormick
YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church provided the setting for he Sept. 29
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.
Brookfield falls short despite late surge
Norwayne ousts Warriors again By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee @vindy.com Stow Norwayne rolled
Youngstown council considers 99-year V&M pact
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation
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
Penguin women starting to believe
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On the list of headlines you wouldn’t have expected
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
Cook is face, body of YSU football
Senior RB hopes to carry Penguins into playoffs By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Warren Twp. fire critically injures grandparents
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Louis Kawecki and his wife, Rita, were in critical
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.
Allen’s barrage keys YSU victory
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the two days leading up to Youngstown State’s
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
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
‘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
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.
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
YSU volleyball team falls to Valparaiso
YSU volleyball team falls to Valparaiso Cleveland Third-seeded Valparaiso hit .250 as a team and
Mendenhall ready to return for Steelers
Associated Press Pittsburgh Insisting he feels well with no setbacks after a full week of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick M. Gannon, 40, of 2740 Rush Blvd.,
YSU struggles with unknowns for 2014 budget
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown As Youngstown State University continues to
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
Ohio opts for federal health-insurance exchange
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio won’t set up its own health insurance exchange but is instead
Warren police officer jailed in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Warren City policeman, Jeff Miller, 48, is being held in Mahoning
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY This week’s grand jury indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up
Authorities identify 24 boys on Ohio locker-room videos
Associated Press CANTON Twenty-four boys have been identified on locker- room videotapes that
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
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Indictment alleges Niles men belonged to the ‘Savages’ gang
Staff report WARREN Three young Niles men are facing possibly lengthy prison terms after a
Jerusalem targeted in major escalation
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Palestinian militants took aim at Jerusalem for the
Cupp won’t seek court appointment
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Outgoing Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp will
Buescher just 13th, but takes Trucks crown
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. James Buescher won NASCAR’s Truck Series championship by
Riding with Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native qualified 31st (171.745 mph) for the
Petraeus testifies: Libyan raid was terrorist attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON Testifying out of sight, ex-CIA Director David Petraeus told
2 missing, 4 injured in Gulf platform blaze
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The Coast Guard was searching Friday for two workers missing after
OHIO STATE
OHIO STATE news & notes ROAD WARRIORS: A lot of people say a lot of things about what it’s like
New CEO digging in to fix Browns
Associated Press Berea As Joe Banner goes from meeting to meeting and decides what may be
Ruling: Ohio can reject some ballots
Associated Press COLUMBUS Provisional ballots that lack the proper recording of voters’
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thanksgiving services | At area churches
Valley churches plan special services for Thanksgiving. Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809
TCESC students, faculty collect food for families
Staff report Niles Trumbull County Educational Service Center staff members and students
Youngstown Christian School honors veterans and families
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown Christian School honored veterans this week in observance of
Sing-along set
Sing-along set liberty A Saturday Night Sing-along is planned today at New Life Christian
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
Cavaliers’ Zeller will play tonight
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cavaliers rookie center Tyler Zeller has been cleared to play
Students launch texting campaign
Staff report Youngstown Students in Eileen Bacha’s Honors English 11 class have initiated a
College raises campaign goal
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Ever Higher: The Campaign for Westminster College was so
mahoning county juvenile court poster contest
mahoning county juvenile court poster contest The court conducted its annual poster contest. The
Canfield graduate on OSU Homecoming Court
Staff report columbus Alexa Lee Arndt was appointed to the 100th Homecoming Court for The Ohio
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
Math program purchased for Chaney students
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University Tech Prep purchased 210 Web-based ALEKS
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
Youngstown ranked second in US for affordable housing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown is ranked by CNN Money as the second most affordable city in
New Thanksgiving tradition
Opinion: By Foon Rhee Sacramento Bee Call me old-fashioned, but the plan by major big-box retailers to
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
Regrettes bring ’60s sound back to life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Adapting ’60s music into a modern sound is what The
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
USW files objection to RG Steel’s plan
Staff report WARREN The United Steelworkers union has filed an objection in U.S. Bankruptcy
Better bet on transparency
Opinion: The Times-Tribune, Scranton, Pa.: The Corbett administration is moving to ensure that Pennsylvanians
Two years after IPO, GM thriving
Two years after IPO, GM thriving General Motors is about to start its third year as a public
House bill passes, allowing normal trade with Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON Flashing some postelection bipartisanship, House Democrats and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.60 .22 Avalon
Dems get heard on elections
Opinion: COLUMBUS There was shouting and chanting at the Statehouse last week, but it wasn’t over GOP-
NEWSMAKERS
newsmakers Dave Grohl to give keynote at SXSW AUSTIN, Texas Warren native Dave Grohl may be
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Logano captures pole for finale at Homestead
Associated Press HOMESTEAD, FLA. Joey Logano wants an apology from Jeff Gordon, and Clint
OH WOW! MOMENT
Staff report Youngstown Carefully stacking blocks one at a time, 11-year-olds Alaziah St. Thomas
Thank God for blessings
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Be thankful to him, and
METRO DIGEST || Carrie Underwood sells out Covelli again
Carrie Underwood sells out Covelli again YOUNGSTOWN Carrie Underwood’s April 11 concert at the
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
Hill leaders confident deal can be reached
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional leaders from both parties voiced fresh optimism Friday
Survey to provide feedback to schools
Staff report Columbus Results from a new survey of Ohio school students and teachers will help
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Violinist Bella Hristova
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
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Hostess, maker of Twinkies, to go out of business; strike cited
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Cupp won’t seek soon-to-be vacant top court seat
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Storm-wrecked NY gay youth center gets quick help
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Update: Fire out at Gulf oil rig; 4 hurt, 2 may be missing
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Ex-San Diego player pleads guilty in bribery case
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Police: 4 vets killed after train hit parade float
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Coast Guard: Gulf rig fire sends 4 to hospitals
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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
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Woman with child drives on Phoenix airport runway
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Warren Township fire hospitalizes two
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Pet ID event set for Ohio Puppy
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Man to stand trial in brutal death of girlfriend
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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
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University strike authorization ballots to be counted
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Police: Parking ticket helped solve kidnap plot
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Masury business, Army partner to hire veterans
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Poland remembers Darius Patton’s gifts
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Ursuline hasn't missed a beat since losing Dan Reardon
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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.
First-year coaches honored, 4 Valley standouts earn player of year
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Ursuline Sisters reassure public on safety of apartments
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield Work is under way on moderate-income senior
Phantoms’ Stenglein to continue with Michigan State
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms forward JT Stenglein’s big week became a little more
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
Revenge on Moggy’s mind
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Matt Adorni hasn’t forgotten the final 12
$2.5M bond set for Detroit suspect in Warren slaying
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Poland hearing draws no opponents of landfill’s expansion
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‘The Game’ is more than a game to Carl Diggs
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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 Sports Briefs
Varsity basketball tickets available Canfield 2012-13 varsity boys basketball reserved seat season
Fitch band chili cook-off honors veterans
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School hosted an event featuring plenty
Stadium hosts Halloween parade
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students were barely recognizable during Stadium Drive
Canfield Police Blotter
Oct. 20 Warrant: Police arrested Joseph Williams, 26, of 17511 Laurel Ave., Lake Milton, on an
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Booster basketball tourney set The Poland Boosters basketball tournament, for boys and
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
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Frank Ohl hat day helps fight cancer
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Frank Ohl students banded together to fight against cancer
Poland Community Briefs
Poland band concert Poland Seminary High School will be hosting its annual fall/holiday concert on
Austintown Community Briefs
Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child is planning to send gifts to children all over
CHC students get out the vote
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As third- and fourth-grade C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
Boardman Sports Briefs
It’s getting cold outside and the snow will be flying before you know it. That’s the bad news. But
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 Police Blotter
Oct. 24 Burglary: Occurred at an apartment in the 90 block of Washington Boulevard, from which two
Austintown Sports Briefs
Cheerleaders place at competiton The Austintown Little Falcons 140-pound cheerleading team took
Elise Kraiosky v Nicholas Stanko
Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park provided the setting for the June 2 wedding of Elise
North students laugh their way to literacy
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary School students cheered, laughed while
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
Boardman, Campbell students intern at YSU
While classmates were enjoying the start of summer break a few months ago, three Biotechnology
Hilltop celebrates STEM week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the second year, students at Hilltop Elementary School
Rose Duran v Keith Lopez
Rose Mae Duran and Keith Lopez were united in marriage Jan. 26, 2011, at the Mahoning County Court
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Name: Mike Homsey Instrument: Trumpet Q. When did you start playing your instrument? A. I
Disciples Christian Church hosts Trunk or Treat
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Pool party honors Tofils for their 50 years of marriage
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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
St. Christine’s celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children entered St. Christine’s School as students, but
Students jump-start heart campaign
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Christina Gavala v Dr. Jared Bunevich
Christina Maria Gavala became the bride of Dr. Jared Daniel Bunevich during an afternoon ceremony
Vigil for Palestinians in Central Square set
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Births
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METRO DIGEST || Give your input on Youngstown park plans
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Anastasia Budrevich v Ian MacDougall
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POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, GIRARD, LIBERTY
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Ohio coach charged in videotaping of nude boys
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Quiet riot: Timmons breaks mold of Steelers’ (normally) chatty LBs
Associated Press pittsburgh James Harrison rarely holds back when it comes to controversial
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
Surplus food/clothing
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Mahoning works to fix problems with police radio
By jeanne Starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Mahoning County is moving closer to
All votes not created equal
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Center grows for parents struggling with addiction
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Parents struggling with addiction no longer
Obama will reshape Cabinet
Opinion: “Second terms are hard work,” a veteran of the Bill Clinton White House told me Tuesday. “It’s a
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
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“We will always love you — a grammy salute to whitney houston” (10 p.m., cbs):
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oddly enough
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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,
newsmakers
newsmakers Clothier who dressed Elvis Presley dies MEMPHIS, Tenn. Bernard Lansky, the Memphis
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Years Ago
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Sixth-seeded YSU to face Valparaiso
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In 2009, the Horizon League limited its volleyball postseason tournament
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark T. Jamieson Jr., 34, of 1635 E. Midlothian
Badgers will run; Bucks will try to stop them
Associated Press columbus Forget all the white noise surrounding the Ohio State-Wisconsin
Eurozone economy back in recession
McClatchy Newspapers The eurozone is back in a recession, its first in three years, as gross
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
Petraeus made a human mistake
Opinion: CAIRO, Egypt The sudden resignation of David Petraeus as CIA director over an affair makes me very
Agenda Saturday
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More workers to pick insurance
Associated Press For some American workers, picking the right health insurance is becoming more
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
Injured Haden may miss Cowboys game
Associated Press berea The Browns couldn’t win without Joe Haden. They may have to try again.
‘Twilight’ saga comes to a satisfying finish
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Whatever happens before it, the finale is a doozy, almost
Lawmakers may be ready to avert ‘cliff’
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Congress’ rank and file — which will decide whether the nation
Discount stores draw different customers
Associated Press NEW YORK This holiday season, the biggest discount chains in the U.S. will tell
Future of Ohio Turnpike troubles consumer group
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A consumer-advocacy group concerned about the potential
Palestinian militants target Tel Aviv
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Palestinian militants targeted densely populated Tel Aviv
Hostess says liquidation decision expected today
Associated Press NEW YORK Hostess Brands Inc. said it likely wouldn’t make an announcement until
Star-studded storm benefit concert set
Associated Press NEW YORK Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Kanye West
Obama’s message: Ante up
Opinion: WASHINGTON As the debt ceiling loomed last year, President Obama believed Republicans had him over
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
An honest take on ‘Lincoln’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The leading man’s too short, barely suggesting the height
BP to pay $4.5B for spill
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A day of reckoning arrived for BP on Thursday as the oil giant
Selected local stocks
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Architects chosen for Warren building
Architects chosen for Warren building warren The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center, a
Marijuana laws no pipe dream
Opinion: Marijuana laws no pipe dream Philadelphia Inquirer: After his state became one of two where
4 dead, 17 hurt when train hits Texas vets parade
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Toy hall inducts ‘Star Wars’
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Tigers’ Cabrera, Giants’ Posey win MVPs
Staff report NEW YORK Miguel Cabrera has a Most Valuable Player award to go with his Triple
Boardman Community Briefs
St. Charles hosts mock election St. Charles School students in kindergarten through eighth grade
Why did Petraeus resign?
Opinion: The resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus over an extramarital affair has raised and will
Canfield Community Briefs
Career center student salon open to public Cosmetology students at the Mahoning County Career and
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
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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
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BP to pay $4.5 billion in oil spill settlement
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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
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‘Star Wars’ figures, dominoes in Toy Hall of Fame
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Plea deal made in fatal accident
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Cops: Teens got lap dances at party for NY boy, 16
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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
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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.”
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.
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.
Kirtland, Ursuline worth hype
Irish beat Hornets in 2008 and 2010 playoffs By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Company wants Campbell site to clean, recycle fracking fluid
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL A company that wants to build a water-
Mahoning Bar: Two judges enough
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The presiding and administrative judge of
Slocum: YSU needs to keep taste for wins
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Younstown If you ask Youngstown State basketball coach Jerry
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.
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.
Brookfield two-way lineman, teammates take on Norwayne again
Brookfield two-way lineman, teammates take on Norwayne again By John Bassetti
Bill to restrict puppy-mills passes Ohio House
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Legislation requiring licensing and inspections of
On point: YSU addresses need with Texas guard
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN With senior Blake Allen graduating, Youngstown State coach Jerry Slocum
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,
Dickey, Price win Cy Young Awards for 2012
Tennessee pride: Former Vol, Commodore capture honors Associated Press MIAMI David Price of
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.
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
Synthetic drugs still a problem
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers thought they had dealt with bath salts
Niles man pleads guilty to vandalism
Staff report WARREN One of the two men accused of stealing a John Deere tractor shovel and
Coconut Grove files lawsuit against city
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Coconut Grove, a bar at 3229 South
METRO DIGEST || Airport supporters asked to attend YNGAir meeting today
YNGAir meeting VIENNA YNGAir Partners, a support group for the Youngstown- Warren Regional
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
Cuyahoga official: Kasich is abrasive
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, a
Making transition back to basketball
There probably wasn’t much a of a reason to call off work on Tuesday. Still, to the college
Knee replacements
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OSU women cruise to easy win vs. Cincy
From wire reports COLUMBUS The Ohio State women’s basketball team doubled up on Cincinnati in
Ohio dentists took the lead
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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.
Honey helped heal hard-to-treat wound
Q. I was suffering from severe diabetes-induced osteomyelitis (bone infection with open ulcers) on
Medicare open enrollment
Many Medicare recipients can possibly save money and get better coverage By WILLIAM K. ALCORN |
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
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.
Food/clothing giveaway planned
Food/clothing giveaway planned Youngstown Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W.
Weathersfield to buy new truck
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees approved the
Boardman hires firefighter
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A new firefighter is expected to start work
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Board of Revision, 11 a.m., Auditor’s conference room, 105 S.
Community thanksgiving dinners When and where
Churches and other area groups are offering free community/Thanksgiving dinners near or on
Steelers to face Ravens without Roethlisberger
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Right arm tucked into a black sling, weary eyes betraying a decided
Ohio mom: Grandmother, uncle not in ‘right minds’
Associated Press TOLEDO The mother of three children killed this week in what police believe was
After Israel kills Hamas chief, ground operation is possibility
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel carried out a blistering offensive of more than