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Girard council considers pipeline
The pipeline would stretch from Vienna through the city’s lower lake property to a railroad in
Boardman hires an aide for the director of instruction
Boardman hires an aide for the director of instruction By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK
Katie Couric to anchor Yahoo’s video news coverage
Katie Couric to anchor Yahoo’s video news coverage SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Katie Couric is joining
Contractor charged with murder in Philly collapse
Contractor charged with murder in Philly collapse PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A cut-rate building
Evangelicals mass in Peru amid boom
Evangelicals mass in Peru amid boom LIMA, Peru (AP) — Tens of thousands of evangelical Christians
Negotiations on plea offer to continue
Pretrial hearing to be reset for man accused in robbery, killing of real-estate agent Future
Crash occurs in front of hospital
Crash occurs in front of hospital Staff report boardman The Ohio State Highway Patrol and
Wal-Mart CEO steps down; McMillon is successor
Wal-Mart CEO steps down; McMillon is successor BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is
Police: Yale campus safe, no gunman found
Police: Yale campus safe, no gunman found NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Police have not found a gunman
Travelers cast wary eye as storm moves eastward
Travelers cast wary eye as storm moves eastward DALLAS (AP) — A winter storm system blamed for at
UN: Syrian government and opposition to meet
UN: Syrian government and opposition to meet GENEVA (AP) — Syria’s government and opposition will
Prosecutor: Conn. gunman’s motive still a mystery
Prosecutor: Conn. gunman’s motive still a mystery HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Why Adam Lanza went on
Easing of Iran sanctions could start in December
Easing of Iran sanctions could start in December BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union sanctions against
Two people arrested during anti-injection-well protest
Two people arrested during anti-injection-well protest Staff report NILES Two people
Police: horse shot while pulling Amish buggy
Police: horse shot while pulling Amish buggy RONKS, Pa. (AP) — Police in the heart of
Man seeks reduced sentence in baby son’s death
Man seeks reduced sentence in baby son’s death NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A judge says a suburban
Obama pushes back on critics of Iran deal
Obama pushes back on critics of Iran deal WASHINGTON (AP) — Responding to his critics, President
Friends of the Mahoning River will have speaker
Friends of the Mahoning River will have speaker Boardman The Friends of the Mahoning River will
Man charged with trying to kill dad in fire
Man charged with trying to kill dad in fire SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A man who police say set his
Church plans tree-lighting event on Saturday
Church plans tree-lighting event on Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel/Saint Anthony
St. Columba Cathedral to present lessons and carols
St. Columba Cathedral to present lessons and carols YOUNGSTOWN St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W.
Niles woman accused of theft at Walmart
Niles woman accused of theft at Walmart BOARDMAN — Boardman police arrested a 25-year-old Niles
Shoplifter found to be carrying gun
Shoplifter found to be carrying gun BOARDMAN — A Steubenville man is in Mahoning County Jail until
Meth lab suspects scheduled for court
Meth lab suspects scheduled for court CAMPBELL — The two suspects arrested Saturday in connection
More than $600 in merchandise stolen from Babies ‘R’ Us
More than $600 in merchandise stolen from Babies ‘R’ Us BOARDMAN — Boardman police responded to a
Man gets prison for assisting overdose suicide
Man gets prison for assisting overdose suicide INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has
TCI inmate briefly takes hostage; no one injured
TCI inmate briefly takes hostage; no one injured LEAVITTSBURG An inmate at Trumbull Correctional
Superintendent, 3 others indicted in Steubenville case
Superintendent, 3 others indicted in Steubenville case
Warren police probe robbery connections after arrests
Warren police probe robbery connections after arrests
Three cited for selling alcohol to under-aged person
Three cited for selling alcohol to under-aged person
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO, CARD PARTIES Bethlehem WELCA of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd.,
Trisha Minnie | Robert Vukovich
YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church was the setting of the April 27 wedding of Trisha Minnie and Robert
Kimberly Lonsway | Kyle Henchar
CLEVELAND Communion of Saints Church was the setting of the 1:30 p.m. July 20 wedding of Kimberly
Dr. Kristina Alaan | Dr. Adam Luchey
LAS VEGAS Dr. Kristina Alaan of Morgantown, W.Va., and Dr. Adam Luchey of Tampa, Fla., exchanged
Shannon Matula | Chad Baker
CANFIELD Shannon Matula became the bride of Chad Baker on Aug. 31 at Canfield United Methodist
Beatitude House will welcome gifts for moms
Beatitude House will welcome gifts for moms YOUNGSTOWN Every year homeless children living at
Plans are in the works for a downtown Youngstown grocery store
But one key person involved in the proposal says his interest is dwindling
Artists share their uncommon talents at annual show
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While some people have mastered the art of spin for
A report urges Youngstown to focus demo efforts on its more stable neighborhoods
That focus will help the city retain its population, the report states
SOV board names Richard Limongi executive director designee
SOV board names Richard Limongi executive director designee
Miss Pat’s Thrift Store and Collectables opens on Market Street
Miss Pat’s Thrift Store and Collectables opens on Market Street
Campbell City Schools administrators, staff seek district improvements
The community-wide survey will be distributed within the next few weeks.
Status of consolidation of county and city health departments being discussed
County health commissioner/Youngstown mayor-elect McNally talk
Connelly: Halftime adjustments drum up Reserve win
And the Blue Devils’ coach made sure he had the last word.
Youngstown’s Boone set for another unbeaten foe
The Wilson High graduate is 6-11-2 against undefeated fighters.
Browns, Steelers head in opposite directions
Pittsburgh clobbered Cleveland, which is again dealing with quarterback issues.
49ers look to shake offensive rut
San Francisco’s offense has been stuck in second gear in recent games.
iowa Ethanol’s clout in politics declines
Associated Press ALTOONA, Iowa For decades, presidential candidates’ chances in Iowa were
NASA to visit YSU
NASA to visit YSU YOUNGSTOWN Experts from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland will be at
holiday shopping Americans not willing to spend without bargains from retailers
Associated Press NEW YORK This holiday season, Americans may not spend their green unless they
Chaney dancers take part in End Hunger program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Students in the visual and performing arts program at the Chaney Campus
American Music Awards Taylor Swift remains ‘Red’ hot
Associated Press los angeles Taylor Swift’s fans have done it again, voting her the American
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Catching Fire’ scorches with $161.1M opening NEW YORK Moviegoers satiated their
Vatican unveils bones said to be St. Peter’s
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican publicly unveiled a handful of bone fragments
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt
How a presidency unravels
Opinion: WASHINGTON For concision and precision in describing Barack Obama’s suddenly ambivalent
Senate Democrats had no choice but to exercise nuclear option
Editorial: Of all the warnings from Republicans of a national political crisis as a result of the Democratic-
Inmates learn tech sector from entrepreneurs
Associated Press SAN QUENTIN, Calif. The budding entrepreneurs wear blue sweat pants labeled
A call for sentencing reform
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: What’s prison for, anyway? Is it to change people, to punish them, or simply to
New Carnegie Mellon research aims to teach computers common sense
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Researchers are trying to plant a digital seed for artificial
Two Ohioans among US Rhodes Scholars
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two Ohio natives have been named Rhodes Scholars and will enter
Live music on television this week includes:
Live music on television this week includes: v Michael Buble: Tonight on “Tonight Show With Jay
American Music Awards | Winners Winners of the 2013 American Music Awards, presented Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles:
Artist of the year: Taylor Swift New artist of the year: Ariana Grande Single of the year:
Mount Union approves name for building
Staff report ALLIANCE The University of Mount Union’s Board of Trustees has approved Gallaher
GED testing set
GED testing set youngstown Official GED testing, sponsored by Choffin Career and Technical
Gas prices increase
Gas prices increase CAMARILLO, Calif. After nine weeks of falling gas prices, the average U.S.
Obamacare a threat to Delphi retirees
Opinion: By Rob Portman The Vindicator As Americans gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving, a cloud
Aggravated robbery
Aggravated robbery YOUNGSTOWN An aggravated robbery occurred about 3:20 p.m. Sunday as a 21
birthdays
birthdays Singer Percy Sledge is 73. Singer Bob Lind is 69. Actor-game show host Ben Stein is 69.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2013. There are 36 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket State v. Goodwin Lofton Jr., sentenced. State v. Devon
KELLI COFFER
KELLI COFFER PAROLE VIOLATION/DANGEROUS DRUGS Height: 6’01” Weight: 205 Hair: Black Eyes:
YSU honor society awarded
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi has been deemed
Jordan A. Merwin
Jordan A. Merwin Absconded Probation Parole Height: 6’2” Weight: 220 Hair: Blonde Eyes:
Holiday celebrations Free Thanksgiving dinners
North Lima Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima: Free dinner 11 a.m. to 1
Kent journalism professor receives Trailblazer award
Staff report Kent Gene Shelton, associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass
Ministries of Ursuline Sisters respond to community needs
Sister Mary McCormick, left, a member of the leadership team in the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, and Sister Nancy Dawson stand next to a statue of the order’s founder, St. Angela Merici. Behind them is a mosaic with the Latin words “soli deo gloria,” which means for the glory of God alone, a guiding principle of their ministries.
Will comet survive close encounter with sun?
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. For months, all eyes in the sky have pointed at the comet
Large storm threatens Thanksgiving travels
Associated Press A large storm already blamed for at least eight deaths in the West slogged
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Joseph’s Family Birthplace Diane Watson and Mark Penn, Warren, boy, Nov. 22. Tracy
Karzai delays signing US deal
Karzai delays signing US deal KABUL President Hamid Karzai cast fresh doubt on the future
New death-row inmate suspected in 1994 killing
Associated Press SANDUSKY Police in northern Ohio are reopening their investigation into an
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown are celebrating two
Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten open to all faiths
Generations of families have attended he school, which is marking its 50th anniversary
In the huddle | Area players in the NFL
Baltimore Ravens John Simon, DE/LB, Cardinal Mooney: Not active for a 19-3 win over the Jets.
Everything else pales as Michigan game nears
Ohio State moved up to No. 3 in all major rankings on Sunday.
oddly enough
oddly enough Oklahoma bomb squad says suspicious item was a burrito OKLAHOMA CITY A burrito
Develop a comprehensive development strategy.
Develop a comprehensive development strategy. Revise the organizational structure to include a