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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, ...
Stories published November 29, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
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