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Stories published November 29, 2013

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

Police arrest robbery suspect tonight

Campbell police arrested the suspect in an aggravated robbery just a few hours after the crime occurred this evening.


Ross sheds slump, No. 7 Buckeyes romp, 99-64

Williams, Della had career highs COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — LaQuinton Ross broke out of a frigid


Kunitz’s 2 goals lead Penguins, 3-0

Kunitz’s 2 goals lead Penguins, 3-0 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Kunitz scored two goals and Marc-


Former Klan leader indicted in Ala. cross burning

Former Klan leader indicted in Ala. cross burning MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A onetime Ku Klux Klan


Autopsy planned in shooting of Alzheimer’s patient

Autopsy planned in shooting of Alzheimer’s patient CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (AP) — An autopsy has been


Egypt Islamists rally to defy protest law

Egypt Islamists rally to defy protest law CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian security forces fired tear gas


Pope ramps up charity office to be near poor, sick

Pope ramps up charity office to be near poor, sick VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has ramped up


Skier’s custody case becomes women’s-rights cause

Skier’s custody case becomes women’s-rights cause NEW YORK (AP) — When Olympic skier Bode Miller


Did Comet ISON survive? Scientists see tiny hope

Did Comet ISON survive? Scientists see tiny hope STOCKHOLM (AP) — A comet that gained an earthly


Washington dog found after 9 days under rubble

Washington dog found after 9 days under rubble WASHINGTON, Ill. (AP) — A dog and his owner have


Techies vs. NSA: Encryption arms race escalates

Techies vs. NSA: Encryption arms race escalates SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Encrypted email, secure


China sends fighters to ID flights by US and Japan

China sends fighters to ID flights by US and Japan BEIJING (AP) — China said it launched two


Mexican drug cartels now make money exporting ore

Mexican drug cartels now make money exporting ore MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican drug cartels looking


UN: Syria refugee children working, missing school

UN: Syria refugee children working, missing school BEIRUT (AP) — A growing number of Syrian


Coitsville man arrested on drug charges

Youngstown man arrested on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a man on drug charges late


‘Duck Dynasty’ inspires Pa. church to go ‘camo’

‘Duck Dynasty’ inspires Pa. church to go ‘camo’ BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania


Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on Thanksgiving

Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on Thanksgiving CAMPBELL — A Youngstown man was arrested in


County engineer to take over Orangeville road maintenance

County engineer to take over Orangeville road maintenance WARREN The Village of Orangeville


Thai protesters storm army headquarters

Thai protesters storm army headquarters BANGKOK (AP) — Protesters in Thailand stormed the grounds


Should you worry or is US military at the ready?

Should you worry or is US military at the ready? WASHINGTON (AP) — Warnings from defense officials


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10:30 a.m.


JCC will host family Arty Party


Lisbon home tour tickets are for sale

Lisbon home tour tickets are for sale LISBON Advance tickets for the historic Lisbon Christmas


Haren-Hodgen plans being made

Gary and Eldena Haren of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Lee Haren, and Christopher Evart Hodgen, both of Chippewa, Pa.


Givens-Tietz engagement announced

SOUTHINGTON Alexandria Lynn Givens and Trey Lee Tietz, together with their families, are

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Mary Kopper, John Camuso II are engaged

POLAND Michael and Marihelen Kopper of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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LoSasso-Baird plans being made for May 31 rites

POLAND Fred and Bonnie LoSasso and Kenneth and Susan Baird, all of Poland, are announcing the

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Hospital: Worker wrongly viewed 1,300 records

Hospital: Worker wrongly viewed 1,300 records PITTSBURGH (AP) — A hospital system in western


Nurses announce 24-hour strike at hospital

Nurses announce 24-hour strike at hospital WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Nurses at a hospital have


Update on Utica Shale and natural gas fuel Thursday

A program at Yankee Lake Ballroom, 1814 state Route 7, will feature an update on the Utica Shale and highlight the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel.


Mahoning veterans office closed today

The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office in Oak Hill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 100, is closed Friday and reopen at 8 a.m. Dec. 2.


Emergency utility help available through March in Warren

Trumbull Community Action Program (TCAP), 1230 Palmyra Road SW, announced that emergency utility bill assistance under the Winter Crisis Program is available through March 31, 2014.


Boardman man defies cops after fight downtown Thanksgiving morning

Police say a 27-year-old Boardman man refused their orders early Thursday morning to leave a downtown bar where there was a large fight and tried to carry a woman over his shoulders past police before he was arrested.


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Steelers’ bid to force OT slips through Sanders’ fingers

Justin Tucker kicked five field goals, and Baltimore snuffed a conversion pass with 1:03 left to escape with a 22-20 victory Thursday night.

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Youngstown man beaten to death on Shirley Road

Death is 17th homicide in city this year.

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Cardinals balance family, football

The Thanksgiving holiday has almost become just another day of practice for the Cardinal Mooney football team.


Senior class drives Western Reserve

This group came of age two years in a state semifinal loss.


Trumbull prosecutor opposes release of Howland rapist, Campbell killer

Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins is opposing for a second time the parole for John Whisonant, who has served 28 1/2 years in prison on four counts of rape and one of gross sexual imposition.


Ex-Cardinals enjoying current team’s ride

Dr. John Saadey and Brian Delahunty were Cardinal Mooney stars a generation ago.


Family honors Struthers coach's last wish with foundation

The foundation is named after Scott Raybuck's motto: "It's a Great Day to be Alive."


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

REGIONAL FINALS Division I Games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region 1 1 Lakewood St. Edward (11-1)


Howland native retiring from reserves after 35 years

Served 10 years with the 910th Airlift Wing


Prep roundup Wednesday’s girls basketball games

West Branch 52, Canfield 50 BELOIT Pavin Heath scored 20 points to lead the Warriors (2-0).


Calvin’s Friendly Table serves food, builds community

Reaching out to help people is the mission of the church


SPORTS DIGEST || Martin Ruiz captures two awards for YSU

Martin Ruiz captures two awards for YSU St. Louis, Mo. Youngstown State freshman tailback Martin


YPD now has 5 police dogs

Youngstown department now has five police dogs


McDonald OKs 3-year contract for district’s 52 teachers

McDonald OKs three-year contract for the district’s 52 teachers


Special needs Winterfest is Dec. 4

The dance is for high school age students with special needs in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties


COLLEGE FOOTBALLl | Thursday’s games

Mississippi State 17, Mississippi 10 STARKVILLE, MISS. Dak Prescott rushed for a 3-yard


Tax breaks sought for CNG vehicles

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Consumers and businesses would get tax breaks to buy


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This Thanksgiving, a whopping shopping feast

Thanksgiving Day shoppers were in high spirits at Southern Park Mall in Boardman, which opened at 8 p.m., offering an early start to the Christmas shopping season. The mall stores and kiosks that opened on "Gray Thursday" attracted long lines of shoppers eager to get a jump on Black Friday deals.

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Local veteran speaks at high school

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Students at Poland Seminary High School honored

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Ankle and Foot Care launches holiday shoe drive

Podiatric physicians and staff with Ankle and Foot Care Centers are teaming up with the Salvation

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Cornersburg Dairy Queen offers sweet deals

Dairy Queen owner Ray Smith gave his customers a discount in a fun way on Nov. 12, offering a variety of deals starting at 11:12 a.m.

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Poland Sports Briefs

Alumni Classic Nov. 30 Poland boys basketball has announced the second annual Poland Basketball


Poland Village event lights up the holiday season

The lawn of Poland Village Hall, Peterson Park and other community spaces in Poland will be glowing


Austintown Sports Briefs

Send us your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.


Teens celebrate ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’

Teens from around the area were invited by the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to celebrate the release of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ in the meeting room of the Poland Library Nov. 14.

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Boardman Community Briefs

Send us your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.


Junior Women’s League to meet Dec. 2

Accepting responsibility for league offices of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League in 2014 at


Advent Night for Life to be Dec. 10

Men and Women United for Life, a Pro-Life group in the Diocese of Youngstown, will sponsor an Advent


Canfield Sports Briefs

Send us your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.


Junior Women’s League to meet

Accepting responsibility for league offices of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League in 2014 at


Cardinal Corner

Valued Canfield Residents, It’s hard to believe that we are approaching December and snow showers


Boardman Community Briefs

Santa’s wintertime barn will be Dec. 1 Santa will be visiting the MetroParks Farm Dec. 1. There


Wash-Miller engagement is announced

WAILUKU, HAWAII James and Lori Wash of Wailuku, Hawaii, are announcing the engagement of their


Participants learn about American Indians

Gene “White Eagle” Allison, a member of the Red Hawk American Indian Culture Society and proud half Cherokee and half Irish American, dressed in full Cherokee clothing to speak at the Boardman library Nov. 7.

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Advent Night for Life to be Dec. 10

Men and Women United for Life, a Pro-Life group in the Diocese of Youngstown, will sponsor an Advent


Junior Women’s League to meet

Accepting responsibility for league offices of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League in 2014 at


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Literacy award goes to TeenXTreme librarians

TeenXTreme librarians Cindy Beach and John Waller of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning

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Literacy award goes to TeenXTreme librarians

TeenXTreme librarians Cindy Beach and John Waller of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning

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Elizabeth Oles | Kenneth Smith

YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting of the 2 p.m. June 22 wedding of


Four Mile Run Christian church helps feed Haiti

Members of Four Mile Run Christian Church gathered Nov. 16 to pack food for Haitians in need.

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The Gotthardts will celebrate 60th jubilee

BERLIN CENTER Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gotthardt of Berlin Center will celebrate their 60th anniversary


Poznalska, Palumbo vows are planned

Margaret Poznalska of Erie and Joseph Palumbo of Canfield are engaged. Stan and Slava Poznalski of


YMCA asks for art submissions

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com From now until January, people are encouraged to bring in


Junior Women’s League to meet

Accepting responsibility for league offices of the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League in 2014 at


YMCA asks for art submissions

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com From now until January, people are encouraged to bring in


Legwork by Murray, Dunbar lifts Dallas

DeMarco Murray did the finishing work for the Dallas Cowboys. Backup Lance Dunbar made his job a lot easier.


nhl roundup | Thursday’s games

Oilers 3, Predators 0 NASHVILLE, TENN. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall scored 51 seconds


OSU defenders anxious for their shot at Michigan

Zach Boren with his arms flexed, his head cocked indicating he’s letting out a primal yell as he stands over Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner — that’s the iconic photo from last year’s Ohio State win in The Game.


Young Ohioans kill fewer deer

Associated Press COLUMBUS Young hunters in Ohio took fewer white-tailed deer this gun season


Lions make (Thanksgiving) meal out of Packers

The Detroit Lions were dominant after a shaky start and snapped a few losing streaks.


nfl | News & notes

San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman says wide receiver Michael


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Fence-message proposal works CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS A chain-link-fence marriage


Historic ship prepped for new life

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Its future is still uncertain, but the SS United States is getting


Union: Worker warned that crane was on unstable ground

Associated Press SAO PAULO A safety engineer at the World Cup stadium where a giant crane


Cleveland sued over deadly police chase

Associated Press CLEVELAND The estates of two people shot and killed by Cleveland police


Poland Community Briefs

Christmas cookie walk A Christmas cookie walk will be offered from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Dec. 7


Dems, Obama head into 2014 distant, determined

Associated Press WASHINGTON A month after emerging from a government shutdown at the top of


METRO DIGEST || Blue Christmas event helps with loss

Blue Christmas event helps with loss BOARDMAN Lane Family Funeral Homes, Anstrom Chapel, 8387


Let America never repeat Civil War of 150 years ago

Opinion: Let America never repeat Civil War of 150 years ago The Civil War occurred 150 years ago. There


Cleveland celebrates film at 30

Associated Press CLEVELAND Even after three decades, the triple-dog dare doesn’t get old. The


Years Ago

Today is Friday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2013. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Hagan bill seeks to ID scope of low-pay workers

By Jim Siegel Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS As holiday shoppers rush the stores, some Democratic


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William S. Molnar, 66, of 10354 W. South Range Road,


Scientists: Sun-grazing comet likely broke up

Associated Press STOCKHOLM Once billed as the comet of the century, Comet ISON apparently was no


Arts and sciences faculty targeted in BGSU cuts

Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ohio Bowling Green State University says it’s cutting 30


CALIFORNIA Jail violence is on the rise

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, CALIF. County jails that account for the vast majority of local


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Central Christian Church, 218 Meadowbrook Road, Hermitage, Pa., free


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Joseph Health Center Tramaun Williams and Jumal Rowe, Warren, girl, Nov. 27. Amanda


Ohio OKs grants for outdoor recreation improvement

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has approved state and federal grants to help develop and improve


Troopers: Occupants of van killed in crash near Fremont

Associated Press FREMONT, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the occupants of a van have


Canfield Community Briefs

Memories of Christmas Past Memories of Christmas Past opens Nov. 23 and runs through Jan. 5.


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AIS students have fun with math

Austintown Intermediate School invited students and their families to have some fun with math during Family Math Night Nov. 19.

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Watchdog: Google is breaching Dutch law on privacy

Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands A privacy watchdog said Thursday that Google has been


Mexico’s booming car industry selling vehicles that aren’t safe

Associated Press RAMOS ARIZPE, MEXICO In Mexico’s booming auto industry, the cars rolling off


Valley’s voice should be heard on future of higher education

Editorial: Ohio Board of Regents Chancel- lor John Carey and the governor’s point man on higher education, Dr.


Dubai world expo win is a boost for businesses

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Dubai’s win as the first Middle Eastern city to


A mother — tragic and infuriating

Opinion: WASHINGTON “The mother did the shooter’s laundry on a daily basis as the shooter often changed


Iran pact another Munich

Opinion: Seeking to create an analogy with the deal the United States negotiated with Iran to supposedly


Oil slides toward $92 per barrel

Oil slides toward $92 per barrel The price of oil was heading down toward $92 a barrel Thursday,


For a happy ending, just go buy the book

If someone is hard to shop for, just go buy the book.


Technology reveals shopper types

Associated Press WASHINGTON Advances in technology have never made finding deals this holiday


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Aussie hotel proud of its Bieber graffiti SYDNEY An Australian hotel is declaring


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Jimmy D’s Holly Jolly Christmas,” 7 p.m.: The final dinner-


Austintown Community Briefs

Gamblers Anonymous Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to


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