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Courtney's Coats for Kids accepting donations

A fundraising effort named for Courtney Miller, a 2009 Niles McKinley High School graduate who died in a car accident in March, is accepting donations at Courtney’s Coats for Kids, P.O. Box 146, Niles 44446.


Penguins rally past Maple Leafs 6-5 in shootout

Penguins rally past Maple Leafs 6-5 in shootout PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin picked up his


James scores 28 as Heat down Cavs 95-84

James scores 28 as Heat down Cavs 95-84 CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 28 points and seemed


Ice rally to defeat Phantoms in OT

Ice rally to defeat Phantoms in OT Staff report Indianapolis The Indiana Ice rallied from a


Trumbull Young Republicans to meet Friday at new headquarters

The Trumbull County Young Republicans will host a meeting 7 p.m. Friday at the new Trumbull County GOP headquarters located in the J.C. Penney corridor, across from Fiesta Hair Salon, in Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Road.


NH gunpowder plant owner gets 10-20 years in blast

NH gunpowder plant owner gets 10-20 years in blast LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — A gunpowder plant owner


Former radio DJ faces sex charge in NJ court

Former radio DJ faces sex charge in NJ court NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former New York City radio


Police: Newly licensed teen crashed car while high

Police: Newly licensed teen crashed car while high BOONTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a


Ruling on hot sauce factory raises job worries

Ruling on hot sauce factory raises job worries IRWINDALE, Calif. (AP) — A judge has ordered a


Ohio Amish girl, family flee to avoid forced chemo

Ohio Amish girl, family flee to avoid forced chemo A 10-year-old Amish girl with leukemia and her


Aunt: Woman lied about imprisoned girls’ whereabouts

Aunt: Woman lied about imprisoned girls’ whereabouts TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The mother of three


Convicted Boston mob boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger moved

Convicted Boston mob boss ‘Whitey’ Bulger moved BOSTON (AP) — Convicted Boston crime boss James


Tease photo

Mooney & Western Reserve semifinals

Nov. 27, 2013 | Mooney, Western Reserve, YSU Wrap-up

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Some Md. prisoners freed after 2012 court ruling

Some Md. prisoners freed after 2012 court ruling BALTIMORE (AP) — Faulty jury instructions given


Warren man convicted of gun charge

Warren man convicted of gun charge Staff report WARREN A 27-year-old Bennett Avenue Northwest


Brookfield parking ban in effect till Thursday

Brookfield parking ban in effect till Thursday BROOKFIELD By order of the acting Township Road


NY serial killer victim’s gravesite gets a marker

NY serial killer victim’s gravesite gets a marker WATERTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — More than 40 years after


Poland Township parking ban in effect till 8 a.m. Thursday

Poland Township parking ban in effect till 8 a.m. Thursday POLAND A parking ban for Poland


Austintown church will present musical drama

Church will present musical drama AUSTINTOWN Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2432


Central YMCA to conduct Advent devotions

Central YMCA to conduct Advent devotions YOUNGSTOWN The Central YMCA will offer Advent devotions


Man arrested in East Side shooting

Man arrested in East Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a man Tuesday afternoon in


76-year-old North Lima man charged with assault

76-year-old charged with assault BOARDMAN — Boardman police arrested a 76-year-old North Lima man


Boardman police arrest man on theft charge

Boardman police arrest man on theft charge BOARDMAN — Boardman police arrested a 25-year-old


Warren man suffers facial laceration in assault

Warren man suffers facial laceration in assault WARREN A 55-year-old Warren man suffered a


Niles man arrested in Warren burglary

Niles man arrested in Warren burglary WARREN Police charged James R. Headley, 48, of Hiram


Poll: Ohioans rate Obama low

Poll: Ohioans rate Obama low Ohioans aren’t very fond at the moment of President Obama or his


Latvian prime minister resigns in wake of tragedy

Latvian prime minister resigns in wake of tragedy RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvia’s prime minister


Pakistani party says it reveals CIA station chief

Pakistani party says it reveals CIA station chief ISLAMABAD (AP) — A political party opposed to


Library openings delayed this morning

Library openings delayed this morning All libraries in the Public Library of Youngstown and


Partial verdict in trial of 2 ex-officers

Partial verdict in trial of 2 ex-officers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A jury has convicted two former


Man gets 10 to 24 years in ex-girlfriend’s slaying

Man gets 10 to 24 years in ex-girlfriend’s slaying SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced


'Light Up the Night' Christmas tour set for Dec. 13

The fifth annual “Light Up the Night” event is to get underway at 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at Heartreach Ministries, 211 Redondo Road on the North Side.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima, will serve a free dinner


Erica Patrick | Ryan Everett

BOARDMAN Erica Patrick of Boardman and Ryan Everett of Canfield exchanged vows Aug. 3 at St.

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Lauren Brown | Michael Reese

CANTON Trinity Lutheran Church was the setting when Lauren Nichole Brown and Michael Gordon Reese

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Emily Orazi | Steve Telego Jr.

BUTLER, PA. The Gardens at the Atrium Event Center was the setting for the Sept. 14 wedding of

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Dana Elias | David Patrick

BOARDMAN Dana Christen Elias of Canfield and David Alex Patrick of Austintown were married June 22

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Amanda Daliman | Neale Booth

CANFIELD Amanda Daliman and Neale Booth exchanged vows July 6 at St. Michael Church with the Rev.

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Caitlin O'Patchen | Daniel Schnurrenberger

CANFIELD Caitlin O’Patchen of Cort- land and Daniel Schnurrenberger of Austintown were united in

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Dinner will honor slaying victim


Medical auxiliary will sell nuts


Small Town Christmas to feature open doors

Small Town Christmas to feature open doors NORTH GEORGETOWN Small Town Christmas 2013, the 6th


Prodnick charged with assault in Wonder Bar altercation

Robert A. Prodnick Jr., 29, of 102 W. Liberty St. in Girard has been indicted on a misdemeanor assault charge in a Sept. 17 incident at the Wonder Bar on West Liberty Street in Girard.


Liberty store owner charged with obstruction

A man who was charged with obstructing official business while police investigated a shooting appeared for arraignment in Girard Municipal Court on Tuesday.


Snowfall this month is eighth heaviest for November in Mahoning Valley history

Snowfall this month is eighth heaviest for November in Mahoning Valley history VIENNA Tuesday’s


New West Farmington system will benefit 184 homes

A $414,400 Community Development Block Grant will allow the village to construct a wastewater collection and treatment system and help 50 households connect to the system.


Thanksgivukkah rare convergence of Hanukkah, Thanksgiving

Both celebrate religious freedom and food.


Many Mooney memories made at Fawcett Stadium

Their 26 Ohio high school football playoff appearances have allowed them to travel across the state, to numerous venues of both size and stature.


Speaker: Golden Rule found in all major religions

Bonnie Burdman addresses annual interfaith event sponsored by Mahoning Valley Association of Churches


Western Reserve QB has become his team’s leader

Among the highest compliments a quarterback can receive is the complete trust of his coaches and teammates.


Bucknell tops YSU women

Youngstown State went scoreless for more than 11 minutes during the first half and never recovered.


Austintown principals sumo wrestle to reward students

Two Austintown principals sumo wrestled on Tuesday to reward the students for their achievements with a math program.


Judge approves return of cremated remains from Niles funeral home

Judge approves return of cremated remains from the Robert P. McDermott Memorial Home in Niles


Phantoms visit Ice tonight, then off for Thanksgiving

A weekend off in the USHL is about as rare as finding a parking space within 100 feet of a store on Black Friday.


Louis Mann gets life with no parole for killing parents

Louis Mann sentenced to life in prison with no parole for killing his parents


Buckeyes, Wolverines have taken different routes since 2011 game in Ann Arbor

A lot has happened in the two years since players from Ohio State and Michigan — the Buckeyes with their heads down, the Wolverines wildly celebrating — left the field at Michigan Stadium.


ACTION opens Home for Good center

The community organization and the program for ex-offenders will be based on Federal Plaza.


Vonn’s ailing knee has her on sidelines

The World Cup skier may ski on Dec. 6 in Alberta


Adaptation to big screen should find true believers

By JUSTIN CHANG Variety LOS ANGELES A child is born, a family is healed, and a sermon on


‘Black Nativity’ As film hits theaters, actor levensky smith of Youngstown is already looking ahead

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Levensky Smith is in a contemplative phase. The Broadway


Scouts to receive international Peace Light from Bethlehem Dec. 5

The light comes from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.


City of Youngstown's 2013 Christmas tree arrives in Central Square

The blue spruce tree was donated by Lillian Johnson of North Hazelwood Avenue


‘Light Up the Night Christmas light tour set for Dec. 13

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The fifth annual “Light Up the Night” event is to


Strong winds may ground balloons in Macy’s parade

Associated Press NEW YORK Thanksgiving travelers scrambled to book earlier flights Tuesday to


Snow emergencies declared, holiday travel delayed

Pedestrians push a stranded car up an icy section of Market Street in Youngstown Tuesday night after several inches of snow hit the Valley in the first major snow event of the season.

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Woman’s purse snatched at mall

BOARDMAN Witnesses told township police that a man grabbed the purse of a 74-year-old woman as she


oddly enough

oddly enough Officer dressed as turkey patrols Vegas crosswalks LAS VEGAS A giant turkey is


Parents urge students to say 'yes' to life

The Yes Fest at Boardman High School brought out emotion in both the speakers and students when they talked about drug addiction.


Bond set at $100,000 in mobile meth lab bust

Jeremy T. Bowker, 30, of Rogers, and Jean Ann Hartzell, 36, of Pittsburgh, were cited on a host of felony charges.


SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney tickets sold today and Friday

Mooney tickets sold today and Friday YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney will sell tickets to Friday


METRO DIGEST || Grazed by bullet

Grazed by bullet youngstown Police reports say a man’s ear was split in half after he was grazed


City district leases P. Ross Berry

Three alternative school programs will be housed at the East Side building


Newtown report renews focus on Lanza’s mother

Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. As Adam Lanza withdrew from the world into his bedroom, the


US jets fly through China defense zone

US jets fly through China defense zone WASHINGTON Days after China asserted greater military


Maddux, Glavine, Thomas on HOF ballot

Four-time Cy Young Award winner Greg Maddux, two-time winner Tom Glavine and two-time AL MVP Frank Thomas are among 19 newcomers on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot, joining steroid-tainted holdovers Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.


Browns sign former Division III QB Tanney

Alex Tanney can perform trick shots with a football. The Browns don’t need him to do anything more fancy than learn their plays.


Pelini’s resignation withdrawn; FAU fires him

Florida Atlantic has withdrawn Carl Pelini’s resignation as football coach and has fired him instead, saying they had cause to do so because he failed to report certain conduct of a member of his staff.


Poll: Kasich leading but FitzGerald gaining ground

71 percent of respondents didn't know FitzGerald enough to form an opinion of him


Jesus statue planned near school

Associated Press NEW COCORD, Ohio A local parent hopes to put a life-size sculpture of Jesus on


Abandonment case raises concerns for adoption advocates

Associated Press CINCINNATI When an Ohio couple recently gave child welfare officials a 9-year-


49ers’ Kaepernick bounces back after rough stretch

Jim Harbaugh pulled his young quarterback aside last week to praise him for his professionalism and leadership during a rough patch for the reigning NFC champion 49ers.


Veteran safety ‘freak’ of nature on Steelers defense

The strands of gray in Troy Polamalu’s hair are still there. So are the hints of salt in his still mostly pepper beard.


Police fire water cannons to disperse Egypt protests

Associated Press CAIRO Black-clad Egyptian police descended on two small anti-government rallies


End holiday gatherings with a slice of decadence

Family Features Savoring a flavorful, homemade pie is the perfect way to end any gathering during


Sooners still have Big 12 hopes

Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. No. 20 Oklahoma didn’t necessarily need additional motivation


THANKSGIVING Day What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Holiday dinners | Free meals available

North Lima Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima: Free dinner 11 a.m. to 1


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2013. There are 34 days left in the year.


birthdays

birthdays Actor James Avery (“Sparks,” “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) is 65. Director Kathryn


Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving The Burger Guyz wish to extend their best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving to


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Lucianno's offers bargain buffet

Lucianno's offers a smorgasbord and caters, too.


Tips for a healthy holiday

Family Features ’Tis the season to eat, drink and be healthy. It’s tempting to over- indulge


Valley unemployment rate rises, as labor force shrinks

Unemployment grew in the Valley during September and October, reflecting a slow recovery and disappointing figures at the state-level.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Waldemar and Ruth Cruz, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 25. Jason and


Wines for your Thanksgiving table

Wines for your Thanksgiving table


Orders taken for Smart Choice Food

Staff report NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for


Lupo sued over Ashtabula County well

Lupo sued over Ashtabula County well


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


home for good | Some facts

Rose Carter, executive director of ACTION, Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing


A crucial solar energy study

Opinion: The Mining Journal, Marquette, Mich.: We’ll be interested, along with a great many people, we


Men’s Wearhouse pursues Jos. A. Bank

Associated Press NEW YORK Never say never. Just when it looked like a potential combination


Local foods hold promise

Opinion: By Tom Vilsack Special to The Vindicator From local farmers markets to regional food hubs, new


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.17 —.1 Avalon


Barbarism: A defiance of society’s conventions

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Many people take pride in defying the conventions of


Global free-trade talks collapse

Global free-trade talks collapse GENEVA Negotiators came close but failed Tuesday to clinch a


These were the top five DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks from Nov. 18-24:

These were the top five DVD rentals at Redbox kiosks from Nov. 18-24: v “The Heat”: Fox v “The


UN motion aims to protect online privacy

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. General Assembly’s human-rights committee on Tuesday


Paramount Theatre’s travails reflect a lackadaisical attitude

Editorial: A story in the Vindicator friday obviously was the catalyst for the change in attitude. In the


Turkey Time

Family Features One of the most memo- rable moments at any holiday dinner is when a moist,


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ivan B. Turner, 50, of 14475 Salem Alliance Road,


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