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Bring a shoebox, get a sandwich
Chick-Fil-A Restaurant, 1051 Boardman Poland Road, will host a special collection day from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday with Operation Christmas Child, a project that sends millions of gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children overseas.
Kokrak's 65 low score of second round
Jason Kokrak shot into contention with a second-round 65 Friday in the McGladrey Classic.
Man who passed out faces drug charges
Man who passed out faces drug charges YOUNGSTOWN A Girard man is expected to be arraigned on
Some James Holmes statements partially barred
Some James Holmes statements partially barred DENVER (AP) — The judge in the Colorado theater
Jury begins deliberations in Utah doctor’s trial
Jury begins deliberations in Utah doctor’s trial PROVO, Utah (AP) — The jury has begun
International software company acquires Canfield office
International software company acquires Canfield office
Company in Ohio denies firing Muslim workers for prayers
Company in Ohio denies firing Muslim workers for prayers
Atheist student leader OK at Ore. Christian school
Atheist student leader OK at Ore. Christian school EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Despite a public
Charge filed in barbershop attack investigation
Charge filed in barbershop attack investigation DETROIT (AP) — A man identified as a person of
Documents in Mass. teacher’s slaying remain sealed
Documents in Mass. teacher’s slaying remain sealed SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts judge
Texas-based company selects Brookfield to put its new facility
Texas-based company selects Brookfield to put its new facility
Alabama man mauled by pet deer, faces charges
Alabama man mauled by pet deer, faces charges MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Wildlife officials say an
Calif. school dons skirts in honor of burn victim
Calif. school dons skirts in honor of burn victim BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Students and staff
Methodist pastor faces church trial for son’s gay wedding
Methodist pastor faces church trial for son’s gay wedding A United Methodist pastor in
Ohio will soon offer 255 specialty license plate designs
Ohio will soon offer 255 specialty license plate designs
Kerry: Still differences in Iran nuclear talks
Kerry: Still differences in Iran nuclear talks GENEVA (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry
John Dellick pleads innocent to aggravated menacing
John Dellick pleads innocent to aggravated menacing YOUNGSTOWN John Dellick, the son of
CBS admits error in Benghazi ‘60 Minutes’ story
CBS admits error in Benghazi ‘60 Minutes’ story NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News said today that it was
Ohio attorney general warns of veterans' charity scams
Ohio attorney general warns of veterans' charity scams
Judge bars woman from Twitter as part of sentence
Judge bars woman from Twitter as part of sentence NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia
After Twitter’s hot IPO, now comes the hard part
After Twitter’s hot IPO, now comes the hard part NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter’s stock took to its wings
US, Israel lose UNESCO voting right in dispute
US, Israel lose UNESCO voting right in dispute PARIS (AP) — American influence in culture, science
Struthers students support family’s cancer fight
Struthers students support family’s cancer fight STRUTHERS Students at Struthers High School
Tarpley to run for state House seat
Tarpley to run for state House seat YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Councilwoman Janet Tarpley says she
Masked men get cash from Mahoning Avenue store
Masked men get cash from Mahoning Avenue store YOUNGSTOWN Two armed, masked men got away with
Palestinians: Israel only suspect in Arafat death
Palestinians: Israel only suspect in Arafat death RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel is the only
Holy Trinity Baptist Church to celebrate founding
Holy Trinity Baptist Church to celebrate founding YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist
Armored car murder suspect’s trial set to open
Armored car murder suspect’s trial set to open PITTSBURGH (AP) — Opening statements were expected
US added surprisingly strong 204,000 jobs in Oct.
US added surprisingly strong 204,000 jobs in Oct. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 204,000
World’s top diplomats to join Iran nuclear talks
World’s top diplomats to join Iran nuclear talks GENEVA (AP) — Four world powers are dispatching
Woman cited in Warren car crash
Woman cited in Warren car crash WARREN A 29-year-old Leavittsburg woman was cited for failure to
One of world’s strongest storms blasts Philippines
One of world’s strongest storms blasts Philippines MANILA, Philippines (AP) — One of the strongest
Little Caesar’s robbed in Warren
Little Caesar’s robbed in Warren WARREN For the fourth time in 10 days, a Warren restaurant has
Erie Zoo’s polar bear leaving due to renovations
Erie Zoo’s polar bear leaving due to renovations ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Renovations are forcing the Erie
Police: Hindenburg inspired Pa. man’s house blast
Police: Hindenburg inspired Pa. man’s house blast CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western
Headless body murder suspect kills self
Headless body murder suspect kills self MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor says he’s keeping open
Greenway bike ride starts at Harding Saturday
A Bike the Warren Greenway ride is planned for noon Saturday. Representatives from Warren’s Bike to Work Committee will join guests for a bike ride of the Warren portion of the Western Reserve Greenway.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, will have a luncheon
Panera, O'Charleys offer meals to military
Panera, O’Charleys offer meals to military On Monday Covelli Enterprises will honor those in
Benefit electronics recycling drive Saturday in Warren
A Cords for Cancer Electronics Recycling Drive will be hosted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Taylormaid LLC, 1227 Niles Road SE. The event will benefit the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center.
Heritage Center fundraiser Satruday
The Youngstown Heritage Center is conducting its first fundraiser, “Night at the Races,” on Saturday at the Aut Mori Grotto Hall, 563 N. Belle Vista Ave., on the West Side.
Austintown schools chief, board member file police reports
Did the school board violate the state's Sunshine Law?
Phantoms look to shine against Force
Phantoms look to shine against ForceWith country music blaring from inside the Youngstown Phantoms locker room at the Covelli Centre Wednesday evening after practice, many players showed off their best karaoke skills to Florida Georgia Line’s hit song “Get Your Shine On”.
Local black paratroopers to thank honoree Corbett for paving the way
Local black paratroopers to thank honoree for paving the way
YSU men’s team lacks experience but not potential
YSU opens with three games in three days
John Dellick accused in another incident
John Dellick, 19, was accused in another crime in July, but was not charged.
Western Reserve chasing a state championship
They say that first impressions are lasting impressions, which might explain why Western Reserve superintendent Jeffrey Zatchok vividly recalls his first meeting with Blue Devils coach Andy Hake.
Late Struthers teacher's love for cats memoralized through gift drive
All donations made in Linda S. Klacik's honor will benefit West Side Cats, a nonprofit, no-kill shelter.
Mahoning JFS union leader fired
The Mahoning County Commissioners fired Helen Youngblood, AFSCME Local 2001 president, from her job as a JFS trainer.
Slone sleepless in Southington
Southington coach Ryan Slone is losing a lot of sleep this week, but it has nothing to do with his team’s upcoming Division VII, Region 23 playoff game against Norwalk St. Paul.
Trumbull coroner calls recent spike in heroin deaths ‘epidemic’
Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull County coroner, has the blood work in hand to confirm that drug overdoses caused 15 August and September deaths and called the problem an ‘epidemic.’
Shepas brings Valley to Waynesburg
When Waynesburg (Pa.) head football coach Rick Shepas took over the Yellow Jackets’ program in the winter of 2005, he did not have to look far for talent.
Mahoning Red Kettle campaign's goal is $320,000 for 2013
The 2013 goal is $320,000
Liberty, McDonald school boards filled by write-ins
Three write-ins elected to Liberty Board of Education, two to McDonald board
Ungaro: Liberty will fix roads one at a time
Township administrator Pat Ungaro says he’ll try to get grants.
Organist Ron Goulish celebrates 50 years at St. Christine's
Ron Goulish has played the organ at St. Christine Church since he was 12 years old. He's now music director and recently was honored for 50 years of service.
Poland briefs
Holiday Open House Join the staff of Poland Veterinary Centre on Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. to benefit
Senate OKs bill barring anti-gay bias in workplace
Associated Press WASHINGTON Reflecting Americans’ increasing acceptance of gays, the Senate on
High school football playoffs | First-round schedule
Pairings are shown with seeds and regular-season records Division I (Saturday, 7 p.m.) Region 1
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov. 1
VETERANS DAY Events schedule
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.
Mixed messages delivered in election for school boards
Editorial: Come January, the most troubled — academically and financially — school district in the Mahoning
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Richlynn Bright and Carrington Ford, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Bombings, attacks kill 30 in Iraq
Bombings, attacks kill 30 in Iraq BAGHDAD A series of attacks in Iraq, including a double
Rock Center Christmas tree coming again from Connecticut
Associated Press SHELTON, Conn. A 76-foot Norway spruce is joining thousands of other
newsmakers
newsmakers Actress Kate Mulgrew to publish memoir NEW YORK Kate Mulgrew has figured out a way
4-year-old central Ohio girl dies; man arrested
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a child has died after she was taken to a hospital with
FDA to ban use of trans fats
Heart-clogging trans fats once were a staple of the American diet, plentiful in baked goods, microwave popcorn and fried foods. Now, mindful of the health risks, the Food and Drug Administration is getting rid of what’s left of them for good.
New video shows ranting mayor
Associated Press TORONTO A new video that surfaced Thursday showed Toronto Mayor Rob Ford
Bank volunteers to teach JA class
Bank volunteers to teach JA class WARREN Twenty-two Huntington Bank volunteers will present
Powerful typhoon slams Philippines
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed
Republican ideology has not served the United States well
Opinion: Republican ideology has not served the United States well Pundits like Cal Thomas extol Republican
Helmick named Farmers president and CEO
Announcement comes shortly after his predecessor was fired in October
birthdays
birthdays Singer Bonnie Bramlett is 69. Singer Bonnie Raitt is 64. “Entertainment Tonight” host
Warren man on ‘Bering Sea Gold’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN A Warren man will appear on Season 3 of the reality
Navy’s welcome addition
Opinion: Minot (N.D.)Daily News: In a few months, the USS North Dakota will be operating in the seas of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Engelbert Humperdinck, 8 p.m.: Romantic singer in concert at
Murder suspect held in Trumbull jail without bond eligibility
A judge has ordered TaShawn Walker, 26, held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond in the killing of Richard C. Rollison IV.
METRO DIGEST || Fundraiser planned at Heritage Center
Fundraiser planned at Heritage Center YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Heritage Center is conducting
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.22 —.42 Avalon
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2013. There are 53 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Face drug and endangering counts
Police also found suspected cocaine in the house as well as the snakes.
Man fights denial of ‘COPSLIE’ vanity plate
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. A New Hampshire man told the state’s highest court Thursday that
METRO DIGEST || I-680 ramp reopens
I-680 ramp reopens BOARDMAN The Interstate 680 southbound exit ramp to U.S. Route 224 westbound
Report: IRS gave $4B in refunds to ID thieves
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service issued $4 billion in fraudulent tax
FREE MEALS FOR VETS
Several area restaurants are offering free meals for veterans and military service members on
Free clothing
Free clothing Trinity Fellowship Church of God in Christ, 774 N. Garland Ave., Youngstown, free
Murder trial evidence ‘was overwhelming,’ prosecutor argues
Confession and DNA evidence link Dreon Williams to the murder of Anthony Harrison, appeals judge notes.
Newsman to discuss JFK killing
Staff report WARREN Sid Davis, a former White House news reporter who was covering President
VETERANS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for the holiday on
Mahoning County Courthouse getting new boilers
The courthouse also is getting a new fourth-floor ceiling
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick M. Bean, 31, of 3423 Black Oak Lane,
Election didn’t excite voters
Opinion: Turnout for this past election was even worse than the low — and obviously over-optimistic —
US shows solid growth in 3Q, but spending weakens
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy showed surprising growth from July through
Cylar answered Leopards’ questions
Kevin Cylar, the former Ursuline assistant, grabbed the team’s attention after an upset loss to Salem in the first game of the season.
This week’s Q&A Ursuline’s Larry Kempe
Ursuline High qualified for the playoffs as the No. 8 seed in Division V, Region 15 after an up-and-
youngstown msa Top-traded goods (exports and imports)
with canada Vehicles and auto parts: $1.17 billion Metals: $384 million Machinery and
Katie Griswold scores but Butler falls, 3-2
Katie Griswold scores but Butler falls, 3-2 QUEENS, N.Y. Three second half goals in less than a
oddly enough
oddly enough Man glad stolen motorcycle found after 46 years OMAHA, Neb. Donald DeVault
Steeler’ Clark defends LeBeau
Defensive coordinator is under fire after team’s poor performance
Brungard’s Bulldogs making seventh straight playoff appearance
The Bulldogs will make their seventh consecutive postseason appearance under head coach Mark Brungard tonight when they meet West Geauga (7-3) in a Division III, Region 7 quarterfinal.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under-par 69 in
Dazzling Twitter debut sends stock soaring 73%
Associated Press NEW YORK Shares of Twitter went on sale to the public for the first time
Hubbard has lots of lethal weapons
Hubbard hosts Alliance Marlington tonight in a Division III first-round playoff game.
Youngstown-Warren MSA a leading trade partner with North America
Brookings Institution releases report detailing area's trade interaction with Canada and Mexico
Carl Pelini wants job back at Florida Atlantic
Staff/wire reports MIAMI Carl Pelini, a Mahoning Valley native, wants his job back at Florida
Defense carries the day for unbeaten Falcons
Boasting three shutouts, the Fitch defense has allowed just 10.1 points per game on its way to helping secure the first undefeated season in school history.
West Branch won’t have special election for school tax
Voters overwhelmingly rejected the tax on Tuesday
Who tops MVFC road rankings?
Last weekend, Youngstown State made its first trip to Vermillion, S.D., a town with the 10th-largest population in the state, which is a little like being the 10th-tallest midget in the circus.
Buckeyes unbeaten, but still need help
Heading into their final three games of the season, the fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes go into an off week with almost all of their highest goals still within reach.
Students learn about voting process
Students at St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary learned about the election process with a campaign and a mock election Oct. 29.
Kelly Donlin | Joseph Simari
CLEVELAND Kelly Donlin and Joseph Simari were joined in marriage at 2 p.m. June 29 at St. John
Local teacher’s day is made better
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com West Boulevard Elementary third-grade teacher Leanne
Boardman briefs
Quilt group meets Nov. 19 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its November meeting on Nov. 19
Serenko-Batcho engagement announced
BOARDMAN Gene and Laurie Serenko of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Canfield High School to present “The Music Man”
Canfield Players Drama Club has announced their fall musical, “The Music Man,” to run November 14,
Carol Moore | Dr. Gregory Gomori
YOUNGSTOWN St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church was the setting of the exchange of vows at 2 p.m.
Austintown Community Briefs
Quilt group meets Nov. 19 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its November meeting on Nov. 19
Stephenson, Janus plans are announced
AUSTINTOWN Jessica Marie Stephenson and Michael Patrick Janus, both of Columbus, are engaged,
Veteran recounts friendship and fortune in WWII
Buzz Altemus of Austintown is not your typical war veteran. Altemus, a Staff Sgt. member of the 151st combat engineers during World War II, recently recalled his time in Europe. Altemus’s story is one of friendship, fate and fortune.
Student Selections
By ANTHONY SUSZCZYNSKI Poland has a lot of interesting history and a huge part of it is the Poland
Canfield sports briefs
Murphy claims gold at competition On Nov. 2 and 3, 8-year-old CH Campbell student Madison Murphy
Canfield briefs
Quilt group to meet Nov. 19 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its November meeting on Nov. 19
Boardman Park hosts pumpkin carving contest
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Participants laid out newspaper on picnic tables
Pumkin Walk displays hundres of designs
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com More than 700 illuminated pumpkins lined the gardens
Boys cross country win regional championship
The Boardman Spartan Cross Country won the OHSAA NEO Regional Championship on Oct. 26 and are
WWII Veteran experiences trip of a lifetime
Thanks to Honor Flight Cleveland and their sponsors, John Flint, a World War II veteran and a resident of Canfield was finally able to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Union Elementary students thank firefighters
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Union Elementary School students showed their
Students show support for breast cancer
A sea of students wearing pink filled Union Elementary School on Oct. 25. The event allowed the school to show its support for breast cancer awareness and to give back.
Ohio veterans inducted into hall of fame
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2013 in a ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium in Columbus.
Library Halloween party hosts special guest
Dr. Frankenstein made an appearance at the Boardman library to help tweens in grades 4-6 celebrate Halloween Oct. 30.
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