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Man shot in mouth in apparent drive-by that endangers 2 young kids
Youngstown police are investigating an apparent driveby shooting on the city’s South Side this evening.
Woods gets 12 years for 13 home burglaries for heroin
A man who pleaded guilty to 13 burglary counts and one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Register for free coats for kids
The Salvation Army is hosting “Project Warm,” a coat giveaway for children ages 3 to 14.
YSU alums to attend get-together before Sunday 'Rent' performance
Nearly 50 YSU alumni will return to campus at 1 p.m. Sunday for a special event at the Alumni House, 606 Wick Ave.
Lee MacPhail, olders Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 95
Lee MacPhail, oldest Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 95
JetBlue pilot who disrupted flight free to go home
JetBlue pilot who disrupted flight free to go home
New Middletown man gets 12-year prison term on burglary charges
New Middletown man gets 12-year prison term on burglary charges
Obama: Americans agree with my approach on deficit
Obama: Americans agree with my approach on deficit
New signs greet those coming to downtown Youngstown
New signs greet those coming to downtown Youngstown
Pot votes in Colo., Wash., raise specter of weed tourism
Pot votes in Colo., Wash., raise specter of weed tourism
Another weak open on Wall Street, JC Penney slides
Another weak open on Wall Street, JC Penney slides
Toy trucks pour in before mauled Pa. boy's funeral
Toy trucks pour in before mauled Pa. boy's funeral
OSU enrolls record number of out-of-state students
OSU enrolls record number of out-of-state students
No winner in Wolford’s blame game
A football coach gets hired at the local university. When he sits down at his desk the first time,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Branch 28 of Youngstown will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Eat’n Park
EHS to sponsor Lithuanian speaker
EHS to sponsor Lithuanian speaker LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a program on
Valley nursing home displaces 14 as Medicaid reimbursements fall
Fourteen residents will have to find a new place to live by next Friday because Valley Renaissance Healthcare Center, a nursing facility on South Avenue, is planning to end its respiratory-care program.
YSU men’s team optimistic after strong season
There are a lot of people who want to see the Youngstown State men’s basketball team succeed this season.
Despite youth, limitations, Boldon expects YSU women to be better
Since Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Bob Boldon is almost incapable of spin, this story will start out with a Boldon-esque quote about his team.
High rate of students suspended in Y’town, Warren
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Ohio Department of Education records show high
Unlikely loss saved Poland’s season
Seven weeks ago, the Poland High football team was searching for answers.
Liberty firefighters send donations to storm victims
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com liberty Some former Valley residents are using their
Hartzell scholarships awarded
Bill Magnuson is diligently working toward fulfilling his career goal, the foundation of which was laid when he was a child.
Irish out to fix defensive issues
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After giving up more than 400 yards in its
Red Kettle drive to begin Monday in Mahoning County
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The familiar Salvation Army’s Red Kettle
Hubbard faces SVSM challenge
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HUBBARD After battling the Niles High football team twice
Western Reserve Blue Devils learned plenty from 0-2 start
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD In Andy Hake’s first three seasons as Western
Suicide-attempt survivor to speak Wednesday in Boardman
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Kevin Hines, one of an estimated 33 people to have
With levy OK’d, Campbell plans work on roads
Now that voters passed a levy to raise money strictly for paving, the city can tend to many streets that have been neglected for years, sometimes decades.
New deal gives Covelli Centre a ticket to added revenue
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The board of control approved a contract
Thanking our vets
Stadium Drive Elementary School third-grader Desiree Giarandi wears a camouflage cap as she reads her thank-you note to about 100 military veterans at a school assembly in Boardman Thursday. Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11, the anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty ending World War I in 1918, but since it falls on Sunday this year, governments will observe the holiday on Monday.
Keselowski keeps cool as pressure mounts
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Brad Keselowski recognizes how fortunate he is to be racing at
GOP groups take stock after $380M loss
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican-leaning independent groups were supposed to be a key to
This week’s Q&A Poland’s Mark Brungard
In the playoffs for the last six seasons, Poland High won in the first round for the first time
Hilltop earns Energy Star certification
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School has something big to celebrate.
Chiefs, not revenge, are on Haley’s mind
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Todd Haley is over it, he swears. The sting from getting fired as
VETERANS DAY Events schedule
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.
Four more years of decline
Opinion: Great nations and proud empires have always collapsed from within before they were conquered from
Local schools feel the pinch from loss of state funding
Editorial: Cuts in state funding for pub- lic schools and the diversion of funds from public school districts
Nation has faith in Obama
Opinion: By Annette John-Hall Philadelphia Inquirer Barack Obama has always said it was never about him.
“shark tank” (9 p.m., abc): Would you fork over big bucks for a “motorized vehicle
“shark tank” (9 p.m., abc): Would you fork over big bucks for a “motorized vehicle suit”? That’s
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.16 —.08 Avalon
Director: ‘Life of Pi’ is not just art-house film
Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan Oscar-winning director Ang Lee said he worked hard during the
It’s hard to follow the money
Opinion: WASHINGTON Specialty Group Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn., has a peculiar specialty: political
Jobless claims fell by 8,000 last week
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by
Youngstown school officials work to bolster students
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Using data, visiting classrooms to monitor
Life sentence in Arizona shootings
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, partially blind, her right
Video reinstated for court to arraign inmates
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The chairman of the Mahoning County
Minus top scorers, Phantoms shuffle lines
With their top two scorers representing Team USA in a tournament in Nova Scotia, the Youngstown Phantoms have had to make adjustments during their four-game set against the defending Clark Cup champions.
METRO DIGEST || Water boil advisory in Brookfield
Water advisory Brookfield The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s office announced that the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Modern Family’ teen seeks split from mom LOS ANGELES A young star of ABC’s “Modern
The Benghazi timeline
Opinion: The Benghazi timeline Seattle Times: Errant second-guessing by politically motivated news
Stocks slide on Wall Street
Stocks slide on Wall Street NEW YORK Stocks slid on Wall Street on Thursday, a day after the Dow
Impasse on tax rates is big political hurdle
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans’ hard line against higher tax rates for upper-
After 50 years, Bond franchise just keeps getting better BACK to BASICS in ‘SKYFALL’
By ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service 22In the film’s opening gambit, Bond bites the
Breastfeeding doll: Creepy or innovative?
Associated Press NEW YORK We’ve got dolls that wet, crawl and talk. We’ve got dolls with perfect
New Castle School of Trades has open house
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. The New Castle School of Trades
Buckeyes expect Sabino back for Badgers
By Doug Lesmerises The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer COLUMBUS For much of this season, Ohio State
Claims about vehicles damaged by flood untrue
Associated Press DETROIT In the days since superstorm Sandy, an alarming prediction has flashed
Dog licenses to be available online Dec. 1
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County dog owners will be able to
McDonald’s sales drop for first time since 2003
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s Corp. is having a tough time stomaching the competition.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Annie,” 8 p.m.: Expect a first-rate show by Easy Street
Death-row inmate denied clemency
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has denied clemency to the death row
Cleveland State planning to go tobacco-free next fall
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland State University plans to go tobacco-free by next
METRO DIGEST || Springfield students fight over texts
Staff report NEW MIDDLETOWN Village and Springfield Township police responded to a report of
Man indicted in Boardman home invasion
Staff report Youngstown A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a Canfield man accused of
Wi takes lead at Disney
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Getting off to a quick start is nothing new for Charlie
Canceled program costs 115 jobs
Associated Press DAYTON The Air Force says the cancellation of a computer-modernization program
Court: Men can’t sue Rumsfeld
Court: Men can’t sue Rumsfeld CHICAGO Two American whistleblowers alleging U.S. forces tortured
Luck keys Colts past Jaguars
Associated Press jacksonville, fla. The Indianapolis Colts became the latest team to hammer the
Supreme Court halts murderer’s execution
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. A condemned inmate escaped lethal injection Thursday for the
Doctor: Veins of obese inmate inaccessible
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned killer fighting his execution because of his extreme
Bartender to be arraigned
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A bartender at the Coconut Grove, 3229 South Ave., will be arraigned in
oddly enough
oddly enough Fraud? No, spider delays Mass. town’s vote count REHOBOTH, Mass. It wasn’t
Concert will honor late YSU bands director
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Concert Band and Wind Ensemble’s final
Show of support for Obama
Opinion: In my Aug. 17 column, I wrote about the myth that a Republican presidential candidate needs to get
Union, owners talk for 3rd straight day
Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL and the players’ association returned to the bargaining table
Area Regional Semifinals at a glance
Hubbard (8-3) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (9-2) Division III, Region 9 semifinal Saturday,
20 die in Afghanistan bombings
Associated Press KABUL Roadside bombs and a suicide bomber killed 20 people in a spate of
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Frustration mounts over lingering outages
Associated Press FARMINGDALE, N.Y. Vincent Pina finally saw a couple of utility trucks coming
Election doesn’t end debate on abortion, contraception
Associated Press NEW YORK Democrats and liberal advocacy groups have declared victory in what
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Justin Salata, sentenced to one-year probation through
Regional semifinal Division V, Region 17
Regional semifinal Division V, Region 17 Matchup: No. 7 Ursuline (7-4) vs. No. 3 Cuyahoga Heights
birthdays
birthdays Actor Charlie Robinson (“Night Court”) is 67. Actor Robert David Hall is 64. Actor Lou
Teammates take note of Little’s maturity
By tom Reed The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer BEREA Sheldon Brown required just five words to
Injury-plagued Cavaliers fall
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. David Lee logged 38 more minutes than he thought he would
Carrier Classic carries meaning
Associated Press MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. It’s about much more than pick-and-rolls and double teams
What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Veterans Day on
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 9, the 314th day of 2012. There are 52 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Canfield speech and debate wins first event
The Canfield speech and debate team began its regular season by winning the Team Sweepstakes
A dinner party Aug. 19 at The Elm Tree in Struthers honored Edward and Agnes Billock of Youngstown
A dinner party Aug. 19 at The Elm Tree in Struthers honored Edward and Agnes Billock of Youngstown
Family dinner marks 40th for the Phillipses
The family of James and Susan Phillips of Hubbard honored the couple for their 40th wedding
Party surprises Zimbardis for 60th anniversary
Anthony and Dolores Zimbardi of Boardman were the guests of honor at a surprise anniversary party
Canfield students fight diabetes a step at a time
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Team Canfield set out early Oct. 21 with one mission:
Masons celebrate 50th anniversary
Family and friends gathered at Four Mile Run Christian Church in Austintown on July 21 to celebrate
CUMC bazaar raises funds for charity
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield United Methodist Church held its 72nd annual
Car care center offers tips for women
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women enjoyed a night out Oct. 9 with friends and neighbors
Rachel Hutnyan, John Carbon vows set for Nov.
Announcement is being made by David and Susan Hutnyan of Boardman and John and Donna Carbon of
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vinsy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
St. Charles celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students came dressed to impress during St. Charles
Boardman Community Briefs
Vallus to be in Hall of Fame Eddie Vallus, of Boardman, will be inducted into the Cleveland Style
Austintown Community Briefs
PTA Reflections program The Austintown PTAs are accepting entries for the 2012-13 Reflections
Local group raises money to fight breast cancer
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Community members enjoyed food while they helped support
St. Christine’s celebrates Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children entered St. Christine’s School as students, but
Canfield Sports Briefs
Varsity basketball tickets available Canfield 2012-13 varsity boys basketball reserved seat season
Boardman Sports Briefs
Hadley and Burns storm meet Boardman High School juniors Mark Hadley and Alan Burns concluded one
Trustees, deputies give Halloween treats
The Canfield trustees and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies made Halloween night a little
Canfield leaf pick-up dates set
Canfield Township Trustees will conduct its annual leaf pick-up program through Nov. 21 for
SENIOR SALUTE: BAND EDITION
Names: Myranda D’Apolito and George Moncilovich Instruments: D’Apolito: Trumpet; Moncilovich:
Union hosts holiday craft show
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Many community members came out and showed their support
Canfield Community Briefs
Spaghetti dinner to benefit Debbie Cope On Sept. 19, a blood clot at the opening of East
Name: Travis Filicky
Name: Travis Filicky Instruments: Alto and Tenor Saxophone Q. When did you start playing
Author inspires students at Dobbins Elementary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School students and staff walked away
Little Cards win third straight title
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound football team won its third straight championship, beating
Ceramic painting helps students learn
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Mary Herrick of Splash of Elegance arts and crafts store in
Car care center offers tips for women
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women enjoyed a night out Oct. 9 with friends and neighbors
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
Poland Community Briefs
Dine to donate today Visit www.pjwc.org to print out the “Dine to Donate” flyer and present it at
Shepherd of the Valley residents get creative during art show
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Pictures of colorful butterflies and portraits of scenic
St. Christine’s celebrates Halloween with parade
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children entered St. Christine’s School as students, but
Junior Achievement celebrates 60th anniversary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley celebrated 60 years
Holy Family students serve others
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Holy Family Parish School’s Acts of Random
Cornersburg DQ hosts pumpkin hunt
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather did little to deter children from
Elementary schools celebrate Halloween
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Halloween was a day of excitement for students at
Career center students going green
For 30 days, students in MCCTC Science Instructor Bob Miller’s classes are participating in Project
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