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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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
Mary Kopper, John Camuso II are engaged
POLAND Michael and Marihelen Kopper of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
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
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.
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.
Youngstown man beaten to death on Shirley Road
Death is 17th homicide in city this year.
Cardinals balance family, football
The Thanksgiving holiday has almost become just another day of practice for the Cardinal Mooney football team.
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)
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
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
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.
Local veteran speaks at high school
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Students at Poland Seminary High School honored
Ankle and Foot Care launches holiday shoe drive
Podiatric physicians and staff with Ankle and Foot Care Centers are teaming up with the Salvation
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.
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.
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.
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
Literacy award goes to TeenXTreme librarians
TeenXTreme librarians Cindy Beach and John Waller of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Literacy award goes to TeenXTreme librarians
TeenXTreme librarians Cindy Beach and John Waller of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
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.
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.
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.
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,
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