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Stories published November 13, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Cats Are People Too events start Thursday in NIles

The “Cats Are People, Too!” Club have planned events throughout the month at Pet Supplies Plus, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road.


Market Street Sparkle Market closing after 67 years

Boardman Sparkle Market, 6315 Market St., a family-owned and operated neighborhood grocery store here since 1946, will close Nov. 23.


Sex offender Scott Langham charged with endangering children

A 31-year-old city man is charged with endangering children after members of the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force discovered he had left his 16-month-old child alone in a home on Highland Avenue Southwest for two hours.


Man stabbed in Salem

A man was arrested after an early-morning stabbing Wednesday in the 400 block of South Broadway Avenue that killed a man.


Boardman zoning office has open house

Boardman zoning office has open house BOARDMAN Boardman residents were invited to the township


Struthers, Campbell denied Ohio EPA funding for dam-removal project

Mayor Terry Stocker said he’s hopeful the Ohio EPA will review the application during the 30-day


Kasich delays execution to consider condemned's organ donation request

Ohio’s governor delayed a condemned child killer’s execution on Wednesday to study the feasibility of allowing the man to donate his organs.


Kinsman woman named president of St. Joseph Health Center

Kinsman woman named president of St. Joseph Health Center


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Bob Hannon & Ed Muransky on YSU Hall of Fame

Nov. 14, 2013 | Bob Hannon & Ed Muransky on YSU Hall of Fame

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Arguments continue over church, health care law

Arguments continue over church, health care law PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lawyers for the federal


BREAKING NEWS | Antonini gets 5 months in federal prison

Antonini gets 5 months in federal prison


TaShawn Walker indicted for aggravated murder

TaShawn Walker indicted for aggravated murder WARREN TaShawn L. Walker, 26, has been indicted by


Trial ordered for Pa. woman in boyfriend's slaying

Trial ordered for Pa. woman in boyfriend's slaying


Morsi: No stability in Egypt unless coup reversed

Morsi: No stability in Egypt unless coup reversed CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed


Pa. family who lost son sues church in abuse case

Pa. family who lost son sues church in abuse case


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Lisa Antonini discussion

Nov. 13, 2013 | Lisa Antonini discussion

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Toronto mayor admits he has bought illegal drugs

Toronto mayor admits he has bought illegal drugs TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted


Report: Ohio's neighbors critical to Lake Erie

Report: Ohio's neighbors critical to Lake Erie


Syrian army captures suburb south of Damascus

Syrian army captures suburb south of Damascus BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops captured a contested


Poland trustees meet today

Poland trustees meet today Poland The Poland Township trustees will meet at 5 p.m. today at the


Idora Community cleanup day is Saturday in Youngstown

Idora Community cleanup day is Saturday


Obama seeks time from Congress for Iran diplomacy

Obama seeks time from Congress for Iran diplomacy WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is


Ohioans can enroll in expanded Medicaid on Dec. 9

Ohioans can enroll in expanded Medicaid on Dec. 9


Ohio troopers seeking vehicle in fatal hit-skip

Ohio troopers seeking vehicle in fatal hit-skip


Prairies vanish in the US push for green energy

Prairies vanish in the US push for green energy ROSCOE, S.D. (AP) — Robert Malsam nearly went


House oversight panel probes health website woes

House oversight panel probes health website woes WASHINGTON (AP) — Probing whether the White House


Israel bombing suspect to face immigration charge

Israel bombing suspect to face immigration charge DETROIT (AP) — A woman accused of failing to


Kosovo Muslim leaders to youths: Don’t go to Syria

Kosovo Muslim leaders to youths: Don’t go to Syria PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s top Muslim


Columbiana woman charged with thefts from Southern Park Mall stores

Columbiana woman charged with thefts from Southern Park Mall stores


Salem police investigate stabbing death

Salem police investigate stabbing death


Boardman police arrest Kent woman on theft warrants

Boardman police arrest Kent woman on theft warrants


Victims’ relatives to speak at Bulger sentencing

Victims’ relatives to speak at Bulger sentencing BOSTON (AP) — Spectators are lining up at federal


Campbell police arrest 81-year-old man after standoff

Campbell police arrest 81-year-old man after standoff


Decision expected next month for Youngstown Health Dept. administrator

Decision expected next month on new Youngstown Health Dept. administrator


Ohio warns commercial drivers about updated rules

Ohio warns commercial drivers about updated rules


Hamas marks anniversary of 2012 Israel conflict

Hamas marks anniversary of 2012 Israel conflict GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Hamas


Icy roads may have contributed to accident on Western Reserve Road

Icy roads may have contributed to accident on Western Reserve Road


Unity Centre in Liberty hosts speaker on Sunday

Unity Centre in Liberty hosts speaker on Sunday


Liberty Bible Church marks 35th anniversary Sunday

Liberty Bible Church marks 35th anniversary Sunday


Defense want ex-officer’s conviction tossed

Defense want ex-officer’s conviction tossed PHOENIX (AP) — Lawyers representing a former Phoenix


4 dead, 4 injured in crash

4 dead, 4 injured in crash YUBA CITY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are investigating what led to a


FirstEnergy plans $2.8 billion in upgrades

FirstEnergy plans $2.8 billion in upgrades


Free clothing giveaway Friday at Youngstown church

Free clothing giveaway Friday at Youngstown church


Two Warren nonprofits win $10K grant

Two Warren nonprofits win $10K grant


Air base near Dayton could lose 6,000 jobs, congressman says

Air base near Dayton could lose 6,000 jobs, congressman says


DA: No charges in traffic death involving officer

DA: No charges in traffic death involving officer PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania


New trial ordered in after-hours club shooting

New trial ordered in after-hours club shooting ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A judge has ordered a new


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a


S.C.O.P.E. center will serve holiday dinner

S.C.O.P.E. center will serve holiday dinner NILES The Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E.


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Mooney motto: Keep it simple Saadey

Cardinals QB relied upon to run offense

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Hundreds pay respects to Sharon crash victim

Friends of Corey Swartz lined up from the funeral home parking lot for calling hours.

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Judges OK special prosecutors in case against John Dellick

Two assistant state attorneys general will prosecute the aggravated assault case against John Dellick.


YSU has respect, not reverence, for NDSU

They’ll play for a title on Saturday


With twins born, Lowellville grad moves toward recovery from kidney failure

The twin boys were born, premature, on Oct. 19, just days before 32-year-old Helen Bond learned that her kidneys had improved enough to stop dialysis.


Clegg ready if game on the line

Western Reserve next takes on Danville


Linemen leading way for Eagles’ soaring offense

Hubbard’s next opponent is Aurora


Austintown receives first $1 million from racino

Austintown receives first $1 million from racino


Final pretrial in triple-murder case against James Ferrara

Final pretrial hearing held in Ferrara case


YSU women hurt by injuries to Davis, Touvelle

The point guard will be out until January


SPORTS DIGEST || Eagles sign Chaney’s Smith

Eagles sign Chaney’s Smith PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Eagles signed return specialist Brad


Long-time officials Fusco, Adler retiring in Liberty

Fiscal officer John Fusco is the longest-running elected official in the township, he said.


Former Apple executive to speak at YSU

The speaker was senior director of worldwide server marketing for the company


Perjury charge against Craig Beach councilwoman, ex-chief dismissed

Judge James C. Evans has dismissed a perjury charge against a councilwoman and a former police chief in Craig Beach.


'Tales for Tots' is a winner for young children

The interactive gathering also taught the children age 2 and 3 the basics about bears, such as their eating habits and common personality traits.


A Youngstown employee who misused a city cellphone has a history of other issues

He’s never been disciplined for any of them


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Boardman church to serve 58th annual benefit turkey dinner

The Rev. Pamela Buzalka, pastor of Boardman United Methodist Church, puts some muscle into sliding a 20-pound or so turkey into the oven in the church kitchen. Volunteers said fellowship and fun are part of the effort for the annual turkey dinner.

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Complete TV series availale this week in DVD box sets include:

Complete TV series availale this week in DVD box sets include: v “FAMILY TIES”: All seven seasons


Brothers in Food are up next

Brothers in Food are up next Stay tuned for Mark and Mike’s review next week of the Youngstown


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2013. There are 48 days left in the year.


Hearty holiday dishes

Family Features When collecting recipes for holiday gatherings, forget about dishes that require


Group: One World Trade Center is the tallest skyscraper in US

Associated Press NEW YORK They set out to build the tallest skyscraper in the world — a giant


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StoneYard Grill & Tavern Brick by brick, burger by burger

Out of the construction rises ... a burger.

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Simple appetizers for your holiday gathering

Family Features Kick off your holiday parties in style with flavorful appetizers every guest will


John Legend on marriage, Kanye and music Love and Legend

By RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Before launching his fall tour, John


Former Live frontman Kowalczyk goes it alone

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Roughly 20 years have passed since singer Ed Kowalczyk


All-day Thanksgiving shopping?

Last Thanksgiving Day, Kimberly Mudge Via’s mother, sister and nieces left in the middle of their meals to head for the mall.


What was ‘Citizen Koch’ about?

Opinion: What was ‘Citizen Koch’ about? My wife and I are enthusi- asts of the Public Broadcast ing Service


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.04 —.15 Avalon


Tea party is at a crossroads

Opinion: Third parties have had an unbroken record of failure in American presidential politics. So it was


Relief operations pick up pace in Philippines

Associated Press TACLOBAN, Philippines Relief operations in this typhoon-devastated region of


METRO DIGEST || Amendola wins Super Bowl tickets

Super Bowl winner POLAND A Lowellville man is the winner of two tickets to the Super Bowl in the


Wine review features the King of the Cabs

Wine review features the King of the Cabs A recent Valley wine festival featured 52 wines,


Egypt holds off on ending curfew

Associated Press CAIRO A court declared that Egypt’s 3-month-old state of emergency expired


Youth concert band will perform

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Joseph Murphy, a saxophonist, will accompany the Stambaugh Youth Concert


Bring on warm memories this season with a favorite Holiday ham & savory sides

Family Features 2Traditional holiday menu items have the power to evoke warm memories of holidays


State should take care of roads

Opinion: The News Star, Monroe, La.: Twelve billion dollars. That’s how much the state needs just to catch up


Craft’s 18 points leads Buckeyes past Bobcats

Taylor and Kellogg each scored 21 for Ohio


Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Cops find gun after chase

The suspect is due back in court Monday.


Trial starts for officer accused of groping

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. A woman testified that an Air Force officer who once led the


Defendant gets probation

The prosecutor seeks five years in prison for the gunman.


newsmakers

newsmakers TV pitchman Trudeau guilty of contempt CHICAGO Jurors deliberated for less than an


holiday hours

holiday hours Major retailers Thanksgiving and Black Friday store hours for several major


YPD to add four more officers

Three of four have law enforcement experience


American-US Airways merger advances

Associated Press DALLAS American Airlines and US Airways reached a deal with the government that


Trumbull Commissioner Frank Fuda to run for re-election

Trumbull Commissioner Frank Fuda to run for re-election


birthdays

birthdays Producer-director-actor Garry Marshall is 79. Country singer-songwriter Ray Wylie


Caroline Kennedy sworn in as US ambassador to Japan

Associated Press WASHINGTON Caroline Kennedy, the new U.S. ambassador to Japan and daughter of


Gay marriage OK’d in Hawaii Senate

Gay marriage OK’d in Hawaii Senate HONOLULU The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday legalizing


Bill Clinton: Obama should honor health care pledge

Associated Press WASHINGTON Adding pressure to fix the administration’s problem-plagued health


Starbucks to pay $2.76B to settle Kraft dispute

Associated Press NEW YORK An arbitrator has concluded that Starbucks must pay $2.76 billion to


oddly enough

oddly enough Spanish pianist could face jail time for practicing MADRID To most people, noise


Warren police investigate weekend shootings, stabbing, robberies

In addition to a shooting Saturday evening outside of a drive-thru at the corner of Palmyra and Parkman Roads Southwest, Warren police also investigated a stabbing, two robberies, an attempted robbery and a dog shooting.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Erica Gettings and Jeremy Coughey, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 11.


Warren amasses impressive arsenal to take on gun crime

Editorial: A series of unfortunate homi- cides and shootings in Warren over the past few weeks has cast an


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career and Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room, 528


Treasury official nominated to head futures commission

Associated Press WASHINGTON Now that Tim Massad has been tapped to lead the federal agency that


Pitt’s Vinopal honored after ND takeaways

The Mooney graduate intercepted two passes and forced a fumble


Retirees meeting

Retirees meeting WARREN The Warren trustees of the Voluntary Benefit Association health care


Calling hours

Calling hours Evan Gill 3 to 7 p.m. today at John Flynn Funeral Home and Crematory Inc., 2630


Successful running favors Steelers

Four backs combined for 99 yards against the Bills


Wal-Mart steps up competition for holiday shopping

Wal-Mart steps up competition for holiday shopping


METRO DIGEST || Youngstown man charged with DUI

City man charged with DUI YOUNGSTOWN Police charged a city man with driving under the influence