
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Christmas cheer had Poland’s Village Green feeling merry and midnight
December 16th, 2011 at 05:38 PM
Big bucks spent on SB5 repeal effort
December 16th, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Pa. state police investigating shootings in Union Township
December 16th, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Judge gives Barry Bonds house arrest, then delays it

December 16th, 2011 at 02:57 PM
House passes $1 trillion budget bill, avoids shutdown
December 16th, 2011 at 02:53 PM
NFL denies Harrison appeal of 1-game suspension
December 16th, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Man who had 2 standoffs with city police arraigned on various charges
December 16th, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Stocks rise as optimism about US economy grows
December 16th, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Police say Ohio deputy wounded by friendly fire
December 16th, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Federal grand jury indicts 5 Mahoning Valley residents
December 16th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
School lunch math problems for Ohio school workers

December 16th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Fed govt. shutdown likely averted as tax talks continue
December 16th, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Ohio's Athens County considers cutting juror pay in half
December 16th, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Ohio jobless rate dips to 8.5 percent in November
December 16th, 2011 at 09:35 AM
McQueary says he saw Sandusky molest a boy

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Leetonia Library looking for Legos LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.,

December 16th, 2011 at 04:24 AM
AUXILIARIES Auxiliary to VFW Post 6488, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday

December 16th, 2011 at 12:10 AM
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS After their first five games, the Struthers High

December 16th, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Recorder’s offices in Mahoning and Columbiana counties have experienced dramatic increases in business from title searchers checking into property for use in Utica Shale gas drilling, and Trumbull is expecting to be next.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Next five games will be away and a big test for the second-place squad Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
December 16th, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Fracking fear has struck many in the Mahoning Valley, mostly due to possible water contamination.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:08 AM
The Diocese of Youngstown has asked city police to investigate reports of Cardinal Mooney High School students drinking alcohol during a celebration of the state football championship earlier this month.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:08 AM
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls High girls basketball team got
December 16th, 2011 at 12:07 AM
The man who managed to keep police at a standoff twice and avoid capture for more than 24 hours could be standing before a Youngstown Municipal Court judge today.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:07 AM
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Tour of the Valley cycling race has merged

December 16th, 2011 at 12:06 AM
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two prized Penn State recruits already have backed away from their
December 16th, 2011 at 12:06 AM
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The contentious nature of politics in Newton Falls in
December 16th, 2011 at 12:05 AM
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Treasurer Daniel R. Yemma

December 16th, 2011 at 12:05 AM
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Rob Portman discussed the need for a
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By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police in Milton Township and Warren believe Milton
December 16th, 2011 at 12:03 AM
Staff report campbell A pedestrian was struck after he walked in front of a car on Wilson
December 16th, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Students from Mollie Kessler School deliver gifts to the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley. Donations included money, new clothes and toys, and MP3 players.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Art contest winners YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &
December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press BEREA Seneca Wallace doesn’t walk so much as glide. And as the Browns’ backup
December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press DETROIT It’s the end of the road for the Ranger in the U.S. Ford is ending
December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Staff report VIENNA YNGAir Partners has received nearly 800 suggestions for a new airport name.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Jesus as an ‘occupier?’ Not really Tuesday’s column, “Sorry GOP, Jesus was an ‘occupier,’” was way

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Gervelis Law Firm and WFMJ-TV have selected Hubbard’s Anthony Pesce

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Associated Press SIOUX CITY, Iowa Likening himself to Ronald Reagan, Republican front-runner

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Urgent-care center opens 2nd location NILES Hometown Urgent Care opened its second Youngstown-
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Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. The young father stood in line at the Kmart layaway counter,

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS IndyCar executive Brian Barnhart wonders every day whether he

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.51 +0.38 Avalon

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Associated Press ATLANTA The Atlanta Falcons had been waiting all season for a complete game.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
BOARDMAN Coach: Dan McKeown (2nd season, 11-10). 2010-11 record: 11-10, 3-7 Federal League.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press DATELINE Ben Roethlisberger’s sprained left ankle looks, well, more like an

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional negotiators reached agreement Thursday on a compromise

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Congress OKs $662B defense bill WASHINGTON Congress passed a massive $662 billion defense bill

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Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 16-year-old boy has been indicted by the Mahoning County grand jury

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Staff report LORDSTOWN General Motors’ Lords-town plant no longer has a parts shortage, but

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Associated Press BAGHDAD Nearly nine years after American troops stormed across the Iraq border

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THURSDAY’S RESULTS boys basketball AREA SCORE Howland 84, Beaver Local 59 OHIO SCORES

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Associated Press SALEM, Va. Wisconsin-Whitewater and Mount Union have dominated Division III

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Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Bryan and Tiffany Hobbins, Salem, girl, Dec. 14. ST.

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oddly enough Health dept. in Ohio urged to find healthier space LANCASTER, Ohio The state

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Today is Friday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2011. There are 15 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By William A. COLLINS OtherWords The term “American transportation policy” is an oxymoron. The

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Kirkmere Elementary School students Mailyn Bonilla and Michael Coudriet, both 10, practiced math skills and their creativity making beaded bracelets for sale at school.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Residents stepped from their cars early

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Associated Press COLUMBUS Toxic algae blooms have never been worse in Lake Erie, and the

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Poland trustees seek applicants POLAND Township trustees are seeking applicants for appointment

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: LIBERTY
December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Mahoning County Budget Commission unanimously agreed to add $1.7 million to its revenue certification for the county’s general fund in 2012.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 35-year-old city man will spend at

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Agenda Saturday Beaver Township trustees, 8 a.m., special meeting to set up 2012 budget,

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Scott Cross has read about Disney characters and

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
“christmas in washington” (8 p.m., tnt): Conan O’Brien is our host for “Christmas in Washington,” an

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By Connie Ogle Miami Herald One need not be a master of the science of deduction to observe that
December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
“A little-known” organization, RetireSafe, has honored “more than 20 vulnerable Republican members

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By Patrick Kevin Day Los Angeles Times Howard Stern is about to return to TV — he’s just signed

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
An old joke I heard for the first time more than 20 years ago in Havana says that the three biggest

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TOday Dances Cross Roads, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.
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Texting and handheld phones are a hazard on the highway, and there are bodies to prove it It is

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Surplus food/clothing Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,

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Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m.: Razzle-dazzle holiday song-and-

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Combined dispatches The Golden Globes admire broadcast network comedies but the respect is absent

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Principal’s Honor Roll = 4.0 Honor Roll= 3.75 to 3.9 Merit Honor Roll= 3.5 to 3.74

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By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com “How many Falcons out there like to read and write?” Lloyd

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By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown Rotary Club representatives Gary Reel and Mark Cole

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Christmas cheer had Poland’s Village Green feeling merry and

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the holidays the members of the Poland Firemen’s

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Author and illustrator Rebecca Macri wanted to write her new book

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By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Taxidermist John Womer visited St. Christine School on Dec. 1 to

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Fitch boys fall 84-81 in triple overtime The Fitch boys varsity basketball team lost 84-81 in

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Ursuline Sisters make two recent appointments The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have made two

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Local audiologist elected president of national group Eric Hagberg, owner of Hearing Innovations

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every Thursday, a group of 40 or more Union Elementary fourth-

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Ursuline Sisters make two recent appointments The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have made two

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
A group of students in the Early Childhood Education program at the Mahoning County Career and

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Hundreds of children up to age 10, who otherwise might not receive Christmas gifts, enjoyed some

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Nov. 17 Theft: A Parkside Circle woman told police a check for $448.61 was stolen and cashed. The

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Canfield High School gymnasium was the site of the recent Meet the Team event where the boys

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By LUCAS DAPRILE neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield wrestling team will welcome a 10-team field,

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Boardman Glenwood Middle School wrestling team opened its season at Brookfield by splitting a

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Hundreds of children up to age 10, who otherwise might not receive Christmas gifts, enjoyed some

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Every afternoon, Criminal Justice juniors at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center get in

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From Nov. 7 to Nov. 18, the students at Boardman Glenwood Middle

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The famous tale of “The Little Red Hen” champions work ethic and

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Girls varsity basketball defeats LaBrae The Poland girls varsity basketball team defeated LaBrae

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Varsity wrestlers beat Beaver Local, Fitch The Canfield varsity wrestling team beat Eastern Ohio

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The staff and residents of Poland Shepherd of the Valley

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By LUCAS DAPRILE neighbors@vindy.com Kyle West, CJ Frost, David Labra, Jacob Esarco and Nick

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Contract Liquor Agency open According to Bruce D. Stevenson, superintendent of the Ohio Division

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
BGMS boys fall to AMS Blue The Boardman Glenwood eighth-grade boys lost to AMS Blue 42-38 in

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The Youngstown Phantoms Pee Wee team skated to a pair of tie games last weekend, both on the road.

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Arms Museum of Youngstown visited Watson Elementary to share

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
A group of students in the Early Childhood Education program at the Mahoning County Career and

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
All the seventh-graders at Boardman Glenwood Middle School gathered in the school gymnasium on Nov. 22 to compete in the second annual Maroon and Gray Greek Olympics.

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BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students went on a holiday

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The Canfield girls and boys swim teams defeated Poland on Dec. 7 at Youngstown State University.

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More than 70 Ohio high school students, including several from Canfield High School, participated in

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By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Taxidermist John Womer visited St. Christine School on Dec. 1

December 16th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate the release of the movie “Breaking Dawn- Part 1,”