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Local, state cleanup crews working through tonight to clean Andrews Ave. spill
A truck carrying about 4,500 gallons of industrial wastewater from Avon to here, where it was to be cleaned at Environmental Specialists Inc., crashed into a fence on Andrews Avenue this afternoon after the driver lost control of his brakes.
Early Christmas gift? House approves budget bill with ease
A budget agreement between key Republicans and Democrats. Even President Barack Obama was on board. All without anyone threatening to repeal this or shut down that.
House OKs defense bill dealing with sexual assault
House OKs defense bill dealing with sexual assault WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly
Sentence in Texas teen’s fatal DWI wreck stirs ire
Sentence in Texas teen’s fatal DWI wreck stirs ire HOUSTON (AP) — “Affluenza,” the affliction
Officials: US drone strike kills 13 in Yemen
Officials: US drone strike kills 13 in Yemen SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Missiles fired by a U.S. drone
CIA publicly denies ties to American spy missing in Iran for 7 years
An American who vanished nearly seven years ago in Iran was working for the CIA on an unapproved intelligence-gathering mission that, when it came to light inside the government, produced one of the most serious scandals in the recent history of the CIA - but all in secret, an Associated Press investigation found.
Mysterious ‘white widow’ eludes police in Africa
Mysterious ‘white widow’ eludes police in Africa AYLESBURY, England (AP) — She is called the most
Sentence in Texas teen's fatal DWI wreck stirs ire
Sentence in Texas teen's fatal DWI wreck stirs ire
Boehner hits tea party groups as budget vote nears
Boehner hits tea party groups as budget vote nears WASHINGTON (AP) — The battle-fatigued U.S.
Ohio landowners: state delaying flood compensation
Ohio landowners: state delaying flood compensation
Mahoning commissioners approve pact for sewer repairs in Beaver Township
Mahoning commissioners approve pact for sewer repairs in Beaver Township
'12 Years' 'Hustle' lead Globes nominations
‘12 Years,’ ‘Hustle’ lead Globes nominations The harrowing historical epic “12 Years a Slave” and
UPDATE | Ohio prosecutor: Slain pregnant mom was prostitute
Ohio prosecutor; Slain pregnant mom was prostitute
Kerry back to Mideast to push peace talks
Kerry back to Mideast to push peace talks RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Continuing a furious pace of
Pa. District Attorney: Charges coming in death of NYC student at frat ritual
Pa. DA: Charges coming in death of NYC student
Sandusky lawyer sued over $25,000 credit card debt
Sandusky lawyer sued over $25,000 credit card debt STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The ex-defense
Mild 2013 cuts Arctic a break, warming woes remain
Mild 2013 cuts Arctic a break, warming woes remain WASHINGTON (AP) — The rapid melting in the
Texas coach Mack Brown mum on future amid speculation
Texas coach Mack Brown on future amid speculation
Putin defends Russian conservative values
Putin defends Russian conservative values MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin cast Russia today
Weathersfield gauges interest in renewing township festival
Weathersfield gauges interest in renewing township festival Staff report MINERAL RIDGE
Many optimistic despite Mandela’s passing
Many optimistic despite Mandela’s passing PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Nelson Mandela is gone,
Ohioan to seek clemency in wife's hospital killing
Ohioan to seek clemency in wife's hospital killing
Sharon, Pa., keeping Tommy gun meant for Dillinger
Sharon, Pa., keeping Tommy gun meant for Dillinger SHARON, Pa. (AP) — The police department here
Cops: Worker took bribes for driver’s licenses
Cops: Worker took bribes for driver’s licenses PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former state driver’s license
Interpreter at Mandela event: 'I was hallucinating'
Interpreter at Mandela event: 'I was hallucinating'
Warren Family Mission hosts winter festival Saturday
Warren Family Mission hosts winter festival Saturday
Mahoning commissioners adopt 2014 general fund budget
Mahoning commissioners adopt 2014 general fund budget YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
BurgerGuyz (MVBRB)
Dec. 12, 2013 | Mahoning Valley Burger Review Board member John Spatar and Chef Melvin McKee from Bogey’s Bar and Grill
Two years probation for accused brothel operator
Two years probation for accused brothel operator Woman sentenced in prostitution case
Pregnant woman's condemned Ohio killer seeks mercy
Pregnant woman's condemned Ohio killer seeks mercy
Austintown girls 'Pink Out' basketball game is tonight
Austintown girls 'Pink Out' basketball game is tonight
Boardman police charge teen with felonious assault
Boardman police charge teen with felonious assault
Bill opens access to Ohio adoptees' birth certificates
Bill opens access to Ohio adoptees' birth certificates
Youngstown Business Incubator gets Ohio Third Frontier funding
Youngstown Business Incubator gets Ohio Third Frontier funding
Heating bill assistance available in Mahoning County through March
Eligible Mahoning County households can receive heating-utility bill assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program Winter Crisis Program, which runs through March 31.
Home Savings fund gives to United Way
Home Savings fund gives to United Way Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently donated to two
Wreaths to be placed to honor military
The Mahoning Valley’s Ohio State University Master Gardeners will gather Saturday to participate in the national annual Wreaths Across America Day.
Female libido drug still in limbo
The multidecade search for a pill that boosts sexual desire in women has hit another roadblock, raising questions about the future of efforts to develop a female equivalent to Viagra.
Homemade kolachi highlights Cookie Walk
St. Joseph Cultural Society at St. Joseph the Provider Church sponsors the event.
Groups differ on shale’s job impact on Valley economy
Studies raise questions about the actual economic impact of a fracking boom in Ohio
Butch, McDaniels impacted Clarett
The two coaches were a positive influence for the talented youngster.
YSU, unions chip away at budget to avert layoffs
Members of a joint task force of the Youngstown State University administration and four employee unions have agreed on about half of the cuts needed to prevent layoffs among union ranks.
Beacham leads Ursuline girls past Harding
The 6-foot-1 sophomore scored 32 points for the Irish, who won 52-40.
Bucs stress anti-bullying to kids
Several Pirates were at the Butler Institute of American Art for the annual CARE-a-Van event.
Grads of Mahoning drug court affirm its 15 years of success
More than 650 people have graduated from Judge Durkin’s drug court over its 15-year history.
Ex-Youngstown mayor Williams to face Senate panel Tuesday
He could be confirmed as early as later this month or January by the Senate
OSU, Clemson trade praise, not punches
Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer is the first coach to lead three different teams to a BCS Bowl.
McCoo and Davis Jr. put spin on holiday concert
Around the holidays, The 5th Dimension’s hit “Up, Up & Away” takes on a new meaning with Santa Claus’ global trek.
Stage Left revisits diner with ‘Jingle My Bell 2’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com LISBON Back in 2010, Stage Left Players debuted “Jingle My
YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NEW YORK VOICES will fill auditorium
There aren’t too many acts that last a quarter of a century.
Rust Belt Brewing opens tap room
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Brewing Co. finally has a place of
‘Spirit of Christmas’ at Victorian
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players in conjunction with Centaur Stage Productions will
Warren Twp. cops use Facebook to alert residents of murder suspect
A still-unidentified man has been arrested in connection with Monday’s Atlantic Street homicide, possibly bringing to a close two days’ worth of fear for residents of Atlantic Street, Lordstown and Warren Township.
Browns’ Gordon runs into record book
The second-year receiver has opened eyes over the last four weeks.
YSU task force nears end of line
Task force members say they’re still working and not giving up hope
Event planned in Canfield for Wreaths Across America
The ceremony will be at 10 a.m. at the Paradise United Church of Christ Cemetery on New Buffalo Road.
METRO DIGEST || Chaney students to perform
Chaney Visual and Performing Arts students, part of the Youngstown City Schools, will perform at the 21 WFMJ-TV “Project Feed Our Valley” event at Eastwood Mall on Saturday.
Mahoning prosecutor opposes early release in 2011 domestic assault case
Victim opposes early release from prison of a man who broke her eye socket while pistol-whipping her, prosecutor says.
Mickey & pals to cheer Youngstown toddler after cancer
Sixteen-month-old Dalton Bodnar will be the guest of honor, along with his mom and dad, Dana and Michael Bodnar, at tonight’s opening performance of “Disney on Ice” at the Covelli Centre. Dalton was chosen for the Magical Night Out after undergoing three rounds of chemotherapy for testicular cancer. He is now cancer-free.
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Despite losses, Roethlisberger, offense clicking
The Steelers QB can go over 4,000 yards in a season for the third time on Sunday.
John Weed Powers left an indelible mark on the area
Editorial: Atty. John Weed Powers was from a generation that lived the biblical admonition, “From everyone who
Nelson Mandela believed in power of human spirit
Opinion: By VICTOR WAN-TATAH Special to The Vindicator The passing of Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter
BLS releases stats on work-related deaths
BLS releases stats on work-related deaths COLUMBUS There were 154 fatal work-related injuries
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra brings pops concert to New Castle
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will open a series of three concerts in New Castle, Pa., with “Holiday Pops” next Thursday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Thriller is no laughing matter
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In the standard spy thriller, our hero gets captured by agents of a
First Place Bank closes two branches
A spokesman said the consolidation has nothing to do with the company’s issues with online operations that caused frustration for First Place customers in July or the change in ownership to Talmer Bancorp.
Don’t fast-track executions
Opinion: The Tennessean, Nashville: The state of Tennessee is infusing its commitment to the death penalty
Federal budget deal will increase deficit for three consecutive years
Associated Press WASHINGTON A newly minted budget deal to avert future government shutdowns
“Michael J. Fox Show” (9:30 P.M., NBC): Don’t you hate it when this happens? On
“Michael J. Fox Show” (9:30 P.M., NBC): Don’t you hate it when this happens? On “The Michael J. Fox
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Annie,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St.,
Philibin keeps Dolphins steady amid scandal
Given the team’s disarray six weeks ago, it’s remarkable Miami is 7-6.
Harsin goes home for Boise State job
Boise State has hired former player and offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin to be the Broncos next head coach.
NFL | News and notes
Washington Redskins: Mike Shanahan gave Robert Griffin III a rest, and may have turned up the
NORTHERN OHIO New-vehicle sales increase
Staff report cleveland New-vehicle sales in northern Ohio are up compared with the previous year
Local families to get free computers
From now until Dec. 20, any K-12 student in Mahoning County can go to the Computer Shoppe, 2620 Mahoning Ave., and enter the drawing for a free refurbished HP Dual-Core Processor desktop computer.
Make your own potpourri
Q. Can I make homemade potpourri with items from my garden, even if I don’t grow herbs? Jill from
Vinegars, pillows or bouquets can make an... Herbal Christmas
Herbal Christmas gifts are magical, and giving is more fun when you can say, “I made it for you from things from my garden.”
‘Slave’ receives four SAG nominations
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Steve McQueen’s historic saga “12 Years a Slave” topped the
Concert to benefit typhoon victims
By GUY D’ASTOLFO Youngstown Bernadette Lim, a local actress and musician, was shocked by the
Protect your plants from winter damage
By Bill Snyder OSU Ext. program assistant Winter assaults your plants from many sources. But if
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas (PG-13) Coaxed into helping a friend pay her
cookie walk
cookie walk St. Joseph Cultural Society at St. Joseph the Provider Church of Christ, The Good
Mancini film will be shown on television
Staff report The new documentary film about Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will get its television
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Pa. man, 109, cites unlisted number for longevity JERMYN, Pa. What’s the secret
AIRLINES Higher security fee set to raise costs
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The cost of flying is headed higher now that Congress has agreed on
Drop-off clothing shed placed in Girard
The shed will be sponsored by New Life Christian Fellowship as a fundraiser and community service. New Life will receive $40 for every 1,000 pounds of clothing donated.
Winter lawn damage
Winter lawn damage Care for your lawn continues during the cold, snowy months of winter. Simple
Bill requires drivers to move over for vehicles
Staff report COLUMBUS Drivers would be required to move over for snowplows, road sweepers and
QUOTABLE LeBRON JAMES, Heat forward, on NBA rivalries:
“There is no real rivalry in the NBA these days. You don’t see the competition enough or play the
JD Eicher and the Goodnights go well with a plate of pasta
Television commercials often include interesting new music from talented but unknown artists. The
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2013. There are 19 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
HEAP heating program runs through March 31
The program provides assistance to eligible households that are threatened with disconnection, are already disconnected, or have less than a 10-day supply of bulk fuel.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
2 hurt as car hits trees on Route 11
Staff report GIRARD Two people were seriously injured just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday when the
More than 51,000 Ohioans apply for health coverage on website
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS More than 51,000 Ohioans submitted applications through
US BUDGET DEAL AT A GLANCE
A proposed congressional budget agreement would avoid a government shutdown in January and set
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR
2013 Youngstown Christmas Bird Count When: Saturday What: Sign up to help collect data for the
Accident investigators: Pilot who crashed was ill-prepared
Associated Press WASHINGTON The pilot of the jet that crash-landed at San Francisco’s airport
Struthers schools
Struthers schools STRUTHERS At the Struthers Board of Education’s special meeting Tuesday, the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy A. Smith Jr., 29, of 59 N. Schenley Ave.,
Interpreter at event is called fake
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG As one world leader after another paid homage to Nelson Mandela at
Final witness in Michael Burns murder trial testifies about drug results
Final witness in Michael Burns murder trial testifies about drug results
Health care sign-ups rise, may not close gap
Associated Press WASHINGTON With time running short, the nation’s health care rolls still aren’t
LAPD to officers: Buckle up
Associated Press LOS ANGELES If you’ve ever been pulled over by a police officer for not wearing
Narduzzi withdraws from UConn search
Narduzzi withdraws from UConn search EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State defensive coordinator
Zimmerman won’t face domestic-violence charges
Associated Press MIAMI George Zimmerman will not face domestic-violence charges because his
Thousands bid farewell to Mandela
Associated Press PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA Black and white, old and young, South Africans by the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Struthers council weighs property-tax levy
Staff report STRUTHERS The city is looking further into placing a property-tax levy that is
Man accused of taking TV
Police arrested the suspect after he had a run-in with Walmart security guards.
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