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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

UPDATE: Search for man feared drowned in Mosquito Lake will resume Sunday By danny restivo


Undefeated: No. 4 Ohio State over No. 20 UM, 26-21

Undefeated: No. 4 Ohio State over No. 20 UM, 26-21 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Carlos Hyde ran for 146


Ohio State 26, Michigan 21, 6:26 to play

Ohio State 26, Michigan 21, 6:26 to play


OSU leads, forces fumble

OSU leads, forces fumble


End of three quarters: OSU 23, Michigan 21

End of three quarters: OSU 23, Michigan 21


Ohio State 23, Michigan 21

Ohio State 23, Michigan 21


Actor Larry Hagman, J.R. on ‘Dallas,’ dies at 81

Actor Larry Hagman, J.R. on ‘Dallas,’ dies at 81 Associated Press NEW YORK J.R. Ewing was a


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


Michigan 21, OSU 20 at halftime

Wolverines lead 21-20 at halftime


Michigan 21, OSU 17

Michigan 21, OSU 17


Ohio State 17, Michigan 14, late second quarter

Ohio State 17, Michigan 14, late second quarter


Divers continue search in Mosquito Lake for missing hunter

Divers continue search in Mosquito Lake for missing hunter Staff report BAZETTA Divers and


Michigan 14, Ohio State 10

Michigan 14, OSU 10


Ohio State 10, Michigan 7, first quarter

Ohio State 10, Michigan 7, first quarter


OSU 7, Michigan 7, first quarter

Buckeyes 7, Wolverines 7, first quarter


John Simon out with knee injury

Mooney grad Simon won't play against Michigan


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

Reporting prep results The Vindicator encourages coaches and statisticians to report winter prep


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


brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ

brIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA K J 6 u7 2 vK 9 8 6 3 w9 2 Partner


Special Needs dance set for Dec. 5

Staff report girard The 12th annual Special Needs Winterfest Dance is set for 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.


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


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Nov. 24, the 329th day of 2012. There are 37 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Haden likely to return to secondary Sunday

Associated Press BEREA Joe Haden is ready to rejoin the Cleveland Browns’ secondary. The


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


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”

“marvin, marvin” (8:30 P.M., NICKELODEON): The new comedy “Marvin, Marvin” sounds sort of spacey. It


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


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Downton Abbey’ renewal confirmed LONDON British television channel ITV confirmed


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

With “Liz & Dick,” the Lindsay Lohan biopic of Elizabeth Taylor, airing Sunday (Lifetime at 9


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

Generic-Lipitor recall trenton, n.j. Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled dozens of lots of


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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center James and Sheena Balog, Vienna, girl, Nov. 22. Chris


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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