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Triple transplant canceled for Ore. teen
Triple transplant canceled for Ore. teen PORTLAND, Ore. -- A 19-year-old woman returned home to
Road tax increase
Road tax increase HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Mahoning Township's road tax will increase by 1.5 mills in
Ex-chief of Red Cross mulls agency's woes
The American Red Cross will weather the controversial storm over Sept. 11 funds, the group's former
VETERANS
VETERANS Protecting reservists COLUMBUS -- Gov. Bob Taft has approved legislation that ensures
SPEECH WINNERS Howland High
Results from Saturday's Eighth Annual Amy Lowe Memorial Speech and Debate Tournament at Howland High
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Thayer over 1,000, eyes mark
NEW WILMINGTON -- How did Robin Thayer score more than 1,000 points in her collegiate basketball
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS, SEASONS A Men's and Women's Recreational Day has been postponed to April 20, 2002, at the
A new zoo review
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Travelers to Orlando have a new choice -- whether to pay
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today -- Women's Basketball at Robert Morris, 2 p.m. Wednesday -- Men's
Obsolete systems hobble Immigration Service
Opinion: The news that 69 workers at the Salt Lake City Airport -- mostly Mexican nationals -- were indicted
MIKE BRAUN Hunters aim to help feed the needy
Several sportsmen organizations in the Mahoning Valley have joined the effort to help feed the
BOARDMAN Official offers fire safety advice for the holiday season
A warm house could lead to an overly dry Christmas tree, a fire official says. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Donald Bevly
The FBI and the Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking the public to help them find this
Sulgrave Lodge 696 seats slate
POLAND -- Elmer Foldvary was installed as worshipful master of Sulgrave Lodge 696, F & amp;AM,
HIGH SCHOOL Bowling Schedule
Jan. 2 Youngstown at Hubbard Liberty at Struthers Champion at Canfield Mooney at Fitch
Poland's defense leads Bulldogs to victory over Niles
The Ursuline and Salem girls enjoyed easy victories. NILES -- The Poland High girls basketball
AREA LEGISLATORS
U.S. SENATORS OHIO George Voinovich, R, B34 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Is Pluto a real planet? Experts still debate
Let's try a simple quiz to start your day: how many planets are there? If you answered nine,
AT YOUR OWN RISK: There are always risks in alpine skiing, a daredevil sport in which racers careen
AT YOUR OWN RISK: There are always risks in alpine skiing, a daredevil sport in which racers careen
HORIZON LEAGUE Cleveland State whips Akron, 79-66
Harris' 31 points propel Vikings' coach Massimino to his 498th victory. ASSSOCIATED PRESS
KEYSTONE CLIPS Dam area reopens for fishing
The U.S. Army Corps of engineers has reopened the outflow area of the Shenango Dam to fishing. The
GETTING IT RIGHT
UThe name of Erica Shonn, a Boardman High School French teacher, was misspelled in a story Friday
SOMETHING PERSONAL Gift ideas for your bridesmaids
Here are 10 indulgent ideas to help you select the perfect gift for bridesmaids: She loves to
Man is wounded in domestic dispute
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 33-year-old West Marion Avenue man was shot in the right arm during a domestic
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Hubbard 64, Salem 57 George Junior 60, Kennedy
WARREN TOWNSHIP Women control board of trustees
The Ohio Townships Association director doesn't know of any other all-female board of trustees. BY
INSPECTION
INSPECTION What should be done During an annual inspection, a repair person should do the
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Dec. 16: MONDAY United Veterans Council, (elections) at VFW
Cindy Crawford takes another shot at acting
Cindy Crawford takes another shot at acting Supermodel Cindy Crawford's first move into feature
MONEY BACK
MONEY BACK Percentage of return Other changes, and the likely return on investment: Window
By popular demand: Armando's pasta sauce
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER LIBERTY -- For 20 years, customers at Armando
Carrying the torch
The women were nominated by others to carry the torch because they are inspiring everyday heroes.
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Shannon Barich and Michael Zecher, 904 Cameron Avenue, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 14.
COLLEGE HOOPS Top 25 women
Ohio St. 96, Xavier 68 COLUMBUS -- Courtney Coleman scored 21 points, Ashley Allen had 19 off the
CRIME SOLVERS
CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County The burglary of a Sharon restaurant is the focus of Mercer County
Penguins upset Kent, 75-70
Ryan Patton's 22 points led YSU back from a 16-point deficit. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Irish Hunter34.2011.809.00 Zizi's Flight(G Grismore)4.804.00
COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
EAST Alvernia 69, Delaware Valley 60 American International 72, St. Rose 70 Caldwell 77,
KWANZAA
KWANZAA "It's Kwanzaa Time" by author/artist Synthia Saint James (Little Simon/Simon & amp;
INFORMATION If you go
GETTING THERE Paradise sails each Sunday from the Port of Miami, visiting the Western Caribbean
Careers columnist Amy Lindgren says that prayer groups at work can create problems. She highlights
Careers columnist Amy Lindgren says that prayer groups at work can create problems. She highlights
Miriam Chapter 278 installs officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Miriam Chapter 278, Order of the Eastern Star, held its 94th installation of officers
BOYS BASKETBALL 'Big Nick' delivers; Spartans survive
Nick Stefanovic, a 6-9 senior center, came through at crunch time for Boardman in a win over
'BRIER HILL, U.S.A.' | A review Back to the old neighborhood
The author is involved with the annual Brier Hill reunion festival. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
LISBON -- Barbara Smith, a Lisbon native and professor of nursing at the University of Alabama at
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
I-AA football upset
I-AA football upset Furman ended the reign of two-time defending national champion Georgia
European rail passes set to rise in price
European rail passes set to rise in price Prices for European rail passes will rise 3 percent to
MIDLAND, PA. Blackhawk rebounds to snap Canfield's streak
The Cardinals were ahead by nine points when the Cougars rallied for a one-point win. By JOHN
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries State vs. Qwon Dow, sentenced to two years supervised community
RECYCLING
RECYCLING Contest winners Youngstown Litter Control & amp; Recycling sponsored its annual
Girl reports attack
Girl reports attack YOUNGSTOWN -- A 12-year-old Rosewood Lane girl told police she was attacked by
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & amp;A
Q. Somebody told me that I need 40 credits to collect Social Security benefits when I retire. How do
Flu, pneumonia shots
Flu, pneumonia shots HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Mall is offering a flu and pneumonia
EAST LIVERPOOL VA clinic to reopen at building
The clinic has been operating from a temporary location for months. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
NORTH LIMA Crash kills girl, leaves 2 in serious condition
Counseling will be available Monday for grief-stricken students. NORTH LIMA -- Counselors were on
MILTON TOWNSHIP Resolution asks state to deny liquor license
One trustee said he hopes the action will deter others. LAKE MILTON -- Milton Township officials
TRACEY LOMKER MICHAEL BARTHOLOW
TRACEY LOMKER MICHAEL BARTHOLOW GREENFORD -- The wedding of Tracey Lynne Lomker and Michael Ryan
MIDLAND, PA. Top-ranked Oakland needs OT to defeat Boardman
Amber Bland and Ashlee Russo combined for 51 of the Spartans' 65 points. By JOHN BUTERA
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Mercer County to induct 11 athletes into Hall of Fame
The Mercer County Hall of Fame will roll out the red carpet to 11 of the area's all-time athletic
INSTALLATION Humphrey to lead Western Star Lodge
BOARDMAN -- G. Edward Humphrey was installed Dec. 8 as worshipful master of Western Star Lodge 21, F
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go LODGING Mystic has a range of accommodations choices. Lower-budget
LAWYERS
LAWYERS New York Bar exam Lisa S. Edwards, daughter of Ron and Lynne Edwards of Liberty, has
SCOTT SHALAWAY The & quot;real & quot; deal makes for memories
Nothing beats the earthy fresh scent of an evergreen in December. It awakens my olfactory memory;
European hotels, tours cut prices after Sept. 11
European hotels, tours cut prices after Sept. 11 Confirming what many suspected, the European
AROUND THE NHL Saturday's games
Rangers 4, Sabres 2 NEW YORK -- Mark Messier and Mike York each scored a goal and had an assist as
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Boardman Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7668 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, 10 a.m.
Gun arrest at restaurant
Gun arrest at restaurant YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested a 30-year-old prep cook Saturday morning at
FURNACES Hot tips
Among other dangers, a furnace that doesn't operate properly can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA Stockings planned The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock more than
JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills A solar dryer will season green firewood quickly
Q. A storm toppled three large trees nearby. I have an efficient fireplace and I would like to use
AIRPORT TIME
AIRPORT TIME Making the most of it With airlines urging passengers to arrive at the airport up
AARP 4545 installs new officers
BOARDMAN -- Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, held installation of new officers during a meeting
YSU receives high marks from board of regents
Opinion: The glowing report on Youngstown State University from the Ohio Board of Regents could not have come
WARREN Officials: Nothing wrong in lunch
Politicians and area officials say the lunch is no big deal. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and AMANDA C.
'Breakfast With Santa' event for children
'Breakfast With Santa' event for children YOUNGSTOWN -- The PANDA Program of the Mahoning County
NANCY KEEBLE RUSSELL MORRISON III
NANCY KEEBLE RUSSELL MORRISON III YOUNGSTOWN -- Nancy Anne Keeble and Dr. Russell A. Morrison III
The wacky week in football
What a week for college football. First, the absurdity of Nebraska's ascension to the Bowl
JACK WOLLITZ Rain stirred up Erie steelhead
Last week's rain may have been disappointing for folks yearning for a white Christmas, but the
Jack Baker, Canfield Scott Brenner, Struthers Stacie Cepin, Campbell David Colon, Mineral Ridge
Jack Baker, Canfield Scott Brenner, Struthers Stacie Cepin, Campbell David Colon, Mineral Ridge
BERLIN CENTER Parent asks for freshman volleyball
The renovation also would provide cover for district buses. By JOANN JONES VINDICATOR
GROVE CITY, PA. Local woman cooks up success
Her book, featuring many heart-healthy recipes, is in its third printing. By HAROLD GWIN
WENDY POTOKAR C.L. CRUMBACHER
WENDY POTOKAR C.L. CRUMBACHER MENTOR -- Christopher Lee Crumbacher and his bride, the former Wendy
MONDAY
Youngstown City Council special meeting, 5 p.m., city council chambers. AGENDA runs daily. Items
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Clara Lou Allen
Birthdate: Dec. 28, 1901, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Residence: The Commons at Greenbriar, formerly of
SHARON Retirees SCORE in aid to business
The local office is a satellite of the Youngstown SCORE program. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
JENNIFER VOGRIN RYAN BATTA
JENNIFER VOGRIN RYAN BATTA YOUNGSTOWN -- Sts. Peter & amp; Paul Church was the setting at
Yanceys to mark 60th anniversary at dinner party
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. James E. Yancey of 432 Lora Ave. will celebrate their 60th wedding
Poland stifles Niles with 34-21 victory
Ursuline and Salem enjoyed easy victories. NILES -- The Poland High girls basketball team turned
Family trip taken to celebrate Shreve jubilee
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. G. Howard Shreve, 4432 Barrington Drive, marked their 50th wedding
Valvoline's newest product has nothing to do with cars. The decorative foam spray is the start of a
Valvoline's newest product has nothing to do with cars. The decorative foam spray is the start of a