News for December 30, 2005

Fatal shooting of mentally ill man under investigation

The victim was being taken to a psychiatric center. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A deputy sheriff shot and

Fear of additional fires prompts fireworks ban

Little or no precipitation is expected in Oklahoma, a meteorologist predicted. CROSS PLAINS, Texas

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Hawk rises from nest to become best

The linebacker from Centerville was a finalist for the Lombardi, Butkus, Bednarik, Walter Camp and

Uranium cylinders await move to southern Ohio

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) -- Some 1,200 cylinders of depleted uranium rusting in outdoor lots at a

Man dies after bowling 3rd perfect game

PORTAGE, Mich. (AP) -- A bowler collapsed and died at a bowling alley shortly after rolling the

Police looking into shooting that injured 2-year-old girl

Four people in the house told several versions of what happened. YOUNGSTOWN -- City police are

Irish defense is big factor in 46-35 win

Ursuline held Howland scoreless in the last period to win the Girard tournament. By DOUG CHAPIN

2005 VIDEO GAMES Graphic but not great

Makers of exciting new game systems were slow to offer appealing games. By MATT SLAGLE

3 trustees spell out key fiscal priorities

One questioned the practice of taking home township cars. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF

ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XEASTERN OHIO PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION WILL MEET AT 9:30 P.M. TUESDAY AT LUCIANNO'S

SteelHounds fall again

Youngstown will play on the road again tonight against Colorado. WICHITA, Kan. -- The Youngstown

Pig Iron Press' 2006 lineup

Pig Iron Press at 26 N. Phelps St. has calendars available. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Pig Iron Literary

Boyages takes on new role

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former Ohio State assistant coach Rick Boyages was hired Thursday as an associate

2 utilities raise rates less than expected

Dominion's new rate is 46 percent higher than last January, officials said. By DON SHILLING

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Dora' should grow a thicker hide when teased

Dear Annie: My wife's family lives in Indiana. We usually visit once a year and stay with my in-

2 supervisors approve budget amid antagonism, complaints

Galizia walked out while a former official was asking him questions. By Mary Grzebieniak

Poland extends troops' stay a year

The number of Poles serving will be cut by 600. WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's president said

Silverfish invasion can be prevented

Dear Readers: Seemingly out of nowhere, you suddenly see an invasion of silverfish in your home.

HOW THEY FARED

HOW THEY FARED COUNTY DEPARTMENTS HERE'S WHAT SOME DEPARTMENTS WILL RECEIVE FROM THE GENERAL

Unorthodox job proves gratifying

Peter Chan finds success and joy at his job in the video game world. By Kevin Bronson Los

Man gets sentenced for 2004 burglary

David Norcross Jr. also will have to make restitution. MERCER, Pa. -- A Grove City man will serve

Crestview's runs stop South Range

The Rebels had one in each of the first two quarters on the way to a 67-52 victory. By John Butera

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& lt;B & gt;BEAN, & lt;/B & gt; Mildred L., 88, of Niles; calling hours today from 5

Board of directors discusses installation of upgraded system

The recarbonization system would cut maintenance costs. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator Trumbull Staff

Couple avoids jail sentence by paying $125,141

WARREN -- A Cortland woman and her husband avoided being sent to jail for contempt of court by

Ridge boys grab tourney crown

LORDSTOWN -- The Mineral Ridge High boys basketball team forced 19 steals and got revenge for last

Ingram's interception gives Sooners upset win

Unranked Oklahoma toppled the sixth-ranked Ducks 17-14. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- It was a sight

JFS supervisor faces suspension

YOUNGSTOWN -- A female supervisor in Mahoning County's Department of Job & amp; Family Services

Mayor conveys hopeful outlook

He said 2005 has been the city's most successful year financially. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

Questions remain over levees' roles in Katrina deaths

A list showed that most casualties were not in parts of the city hardest hit. Knight Ridder

Body of police officer is found near bridge

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Divers recovered the body of a police officer Thursday afternoon near the

Jail time caused distress, suit says

Flour falsely identified as drugs landed a college student in jail for three weeks. PHILADELPHIA

Today is Friday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2005. There is one day left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2005. There is one day left in the year. On this date in

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Dec. 16 Theft: A

Demjanjuk aims to clear name, son says

He plans to appeal a judge's order that would send him back to Ukraine. SEVEN HILLS, Ohio (AP) --

Democracy in Egypt faces many obstacles

Opinion: Nothing better illustrates the problems of promoting Mideast democracy than the jailing of Ayman

THOMAS SOWELL At $160K a year, you get what you pay for

Opinion: I don't make a million dollars a year, but I think every member of Congress should be paid at least

"2046" (Rated R for sexual material, 2004, 125 minutes, Sony Pictures): Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai revisits the characters from his famous "In the Mood for Love." Writer Chow Mo Wan (Tony Leung

"2046" (Rated R for sexual material, 2004, 125 minutes, Sony Pictures): Chinese director Wong Kar-

Botswana advances in fighting AIDS

Botswana advances in fighting AIDS kBOTSWANA was the first country in Africa to offer free AIDS

Funding limits ability to stop beetles' spread

No pesticides have been effective against the borer. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Without more federal money,

WEST BANK Suicide bomber blows himself up and kills 3 others

The Army was praised for preventing a worse attack at the checkpoint. TULKAREM, West Bank (AP) --

13-year-old boys caught painting graffiti on government building

Lawrence County commissioners want the boys to pay for the cleanup costs. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An

Men have finally discovered that black is fashionable

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS YOU'VE HEARD BLACK IS BACK IN FASHION'S GRACES. BUT HERE'S NEWS: IT'S

Poland wins in overtime again, edging Fitch, 53-47

Boardman rallied past Chaney 69-53 in the other game. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU Vindicator Correspondent

MTV's gaming grandma

By Jose Antonio Vargas Washington Post Grandma won't let go of the controller. For more than a

East-West vulnerable. South deals.

East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x 6 4 2 u 7 4 3 v J 10 9 w Q J 8 5 WEST EAST

No one is above the law, not even the president

Editorial: We are a nation of laws, or we are nothing We are a nation bound to a Constitution that was

2 seeking appointment as auditor

The county's chief deputy auditor would take a pay cut if he becomes auditor. By ED RUNYAN

Howland captures title

The Tigers beat Brookfield 47-31 in the championship game. BROOKFIELD --Ellie Shields scored 21

TOURISM In lieu of FAA safety regulations, space travelers must accept risks

A new proposal establishes informed consent and training for passengers. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Can public sector save organized labor?

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- In one of the biggest successes in the history of organized labor in the South, the

Man sentenced for injecting heroin

YOUNGSTOWN -- John M. Poprosky will serve a one-year prison term for injecting heroin in his arm in

59 House employees receive merit bonuses of $500-$4,000

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Merit bonuses ranging from $500 to $4,000 handed out to 59 Ohio House employees has

DeMonaco scores 35 in Titans' 94-89 win

The former New Castle standout had eight 3-point goals and seven assists. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --

Dog is more than a friend at Bryan Middle School

Allie inspired other schools in Ohio to begin similar therapy dog programs. BRYAN, Ohio (AP) --

Dick Clarks get ready for 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'

Dick Clarks get ready for 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' BURBANK, Calif. -- Dick Clark, who suffered a

Stray bullet breaks window, kills 28-year-old wife, mother of 2

NEW YORK (AP) -- A stray bullet fired in the air outside a Queens apartment complex killed a woman

OSHP investigates crash on Route 224

POLAND -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a late evening accident on U.S. Route 224

EGYPT U.S. blasts conviction of Mubarak opponent

The defeated candidate was convicted of forgery charges. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States

EMERALD BOWL Utah rolls over Georgia Tech

Travis LaTendresse was the MVP in the 38-10 victory. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Travis LaTendresse felt

ETHIOPIA Donors plan to rescind $375M of aid after government action

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) -- International donors will withdraw $375 million worth of aid to

Texas raises juror pay

DALLAS (AP) -- Texas will no longer be one of the stingiest states when it comes to paying people

Treatments are prescribed for those with skin condition

Learn what things trigger the redness and blushing, and then avoid them. Scripps Howard Rosacea

Bank-robbing father gets 40 years

His diary records a need to support a crack habit. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- A family man once

Co-pays to be added to workers' plans

Employees pay deductibles with out-of-pocket maximum expenses. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF

County appoints medical examiner

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dr. Cyril Wecht, Allegheny County's coroner and a well-known forensic

Penguins routed in Horizon opener

Youngstown State shot poorly again in the 78-55 defeat. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Youngstown State

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Pistons 106, Heat 101 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Pistons showed the Miami Heat that their

Buckeyes roll easily past Penn State in Big 10 play

Jessica Davenport scored 19 points in the 74-53 victory. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Beating Penn State is

Customers like the attention of shopping by appointment

There's a growing industry of people who market clothing out of their homes. PARKVILLE, Mo. --

HHAT WEARER'S AT HOME RECITING A SPECIAL POEM

hHat wearer's at home reciting a special poem Dana Hart recites a poem about her elaborate balloon

Florida, S. C. set example for reforming Medicaid

Opinion: By Nina Owcharenko Heritage Foundation Sometimes it seems the motto in Congress should be,

Forcing elderly residents to move was despicable

Opinion: Forcing elderly residents to move was despicable EDITOR: For several years, there has been a

Suspect in gift theft awaits hearing in jail

BROOKFIELD -- A Warren man charged with stealing gifts from a Vernon home on Christmas Eve remains

Board OKs up to 1,000 additional inmate beds

The panel also approved more change orders for the Chevrolet Centre. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

PENNSYLVANIA Court: Victim can sue fund-raiser companies

Those in disagreement say her focus is misplaced. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A girl who was sexually

Housing market, unemployment on track this month

Unemployment rates are lower than they were this week last year. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A cooling

"Movies That Shook the World" (10 p.m., AMC): The absorbing "Movies That Shook the World" series

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James M. Freeze, 22, of 408 Garden Gate Court, Boardman, and

NHL ROUNDUP Thursday's other games

Flyers 4, Hurricanes 3 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Sami Kapanen scored in overtime for the second straight

Plan proposes tax break for carmakers, suppliers

It would be the second bill aimed at the industry this year. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Senate

NHL Crosby, Fleury spark Penguins' 6-2 victory

Sidney Crosby had two goals and goalie Andre Fleury rejected 44 shots. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The No.

Wing commander grateful for support

The air base provided about $100 million to the local economy this year. VIENNA -- The 910th

Sunday may be the finale for Bettis in Pittsburgh

Although he hasn't made a decision, he's expected to retire at season's end. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- He

Wild, wet and warm: '05 a year of extremes

It's hard to say how much global warming or mere chance played a part. Knight Ridder Newspapers

Commissioners approve budget

Allocations may not help departments expand, but they shouldn't force layoffs. By DEBORA SHAULIS

"We are definitely stepping up the level in our response. We can't allow the situation to carry on like this. We can't endanger the lives of our people."

"We are definitely stepping up the level in our response. We can't allow the situation to carry on

A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict Christy S. Keglor on a charge of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The grand jury did indict the following people, according to a report

A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict Christy S. Keglor on a charge of driving while under

Soldier found dead

Soldier found dead AUSTINTOWN -- A 22nd Signal Brigade soldier from Austintown was found dead in

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