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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 ...
Stories published November 27, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
Years Ago
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
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