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Faith leader issues call to action at annual breakfast
Elsie Dursi, executive director of Mahoning Valley Association of Churches, listens as the Rev. Susan Quinn Bryan of Cincinnati makes a point in her keynote ...
Stories published November 21, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
Stocks end higher in pre-holiday session NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are finishing higher in a quiet
Demolitions ordered as Ind. blast probe continues
Demolitions ordered as Ind. blast probe continues INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Officials in Indianapolis
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
NYC officer discussed ‘girl meat’ for Thanksgiving NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer
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
Ex-PSU officials want counsel testimony barred HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two former high-ranking Penn
Feds: Men ran $2M magazine subscription scam
Feds: Men ran $2M magazine subscription scam PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two Pittsburgh-area men are accused
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
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.83 .16 Avalon
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