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Only smokers wanted
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh is seeking smokers who want to quit for an
Questions abound on new smoking ban
COLUMBUS (AP) — Nursing homes, bowling alleys, VFW clubs, restaurants and city health
Golf course, B&B considered for lakes land
GIRARD — City officials are not sure what will become of city-owned land surrounding the Upper
Complaints continue about MS Consultants
CORTLAND — Legislation to hire MS Consultants Inc. of Youngstown to engineer a project has
Triple raise proposed for Salem super
SALEM — The board of education on Monday pulled a motion at the start of its meeting to give
LaBrae super: Cargo van transport was mistake
LEAVITTSBURG — LaBrae Schools Superintendent Ronald Joseph called the decision to bus pupils
Deputies questioning people in murder
EAST PALESTINE — Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith said Monday that an investigation is
Girard court workers scrambling to catch up
GIRARD — Daily operations at the Girard Municipal Court are getting back to normal after more
Neighbor charged in Austintown death
AUSTINTOWN — A neighbor of a woman found dead in a fire at her apartment Friday is charged
Ex-prof accuses YSU of discrimination
YOUNGSTOWN — A former assistant professor of engineering at Youngstown State University has
Mahoning recorder: 'I'll make it work.'
YOUNGSTOWN — Saying his office is frugal, Mahoning County Recorder Ronald Gerberry is asking
Despite options, RMI still strong, execs say
WEATHERSFIELD — Two senior executives at the parent company of RMI Titanium Co. recently
First Place buys more Michigan banks
WARREN — First Place Bank has doubled the size of its branch network in Michigan. The Warren-
Trumbull asked for more money, workers
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners heard requests today for additional workers for the
Hazel Street meeting canceled
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials canceled a meeting to discuss a study recommending the city extend
Restitution, apology ordered in Gustavus
WARREN — A former treasurer of the defunct Gustavus Volunteer Firefighters Association was
Last surplus in Warren
WARREN — City council will meet in a special session today to vote on the 2007 budget. The
Sherrod Brown: I won on the issues
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen.-elect Sherrod Brown said his election victory is proof that voters care
Strickland swearing-in set
The public swearing-in ceremony of Gov.-elect Ted Strickland and Lt. Gov.-elect Lee Fisher is
YSU commissions sculpture of 1st president
YOUNGSTOWN — Bruce Wolfe, an artist whose works have been exhibited from New York to Paris,
Kissing robber is arrested
WARREN — A man accused of trying to to kiss his homeless victim after robbing her is in the
Six new cops in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams swore in six new police officers this morning in city council
Slain Youngstown man ID'd
YOUNGSTOWN — The man found shot to death around 12:20 a.m. Saturday on Falls Avenue has been
Investors boost Delphi
<span id="_oneup">DETROIT (AP) _ Auto parts supplier Delphi Corp. said Monday it has accepted
Employers study policy on body art
For employers, body art is in the eye of the beholder. FRESNO BEE Matthew Fabrizio looks like
Police stay on alert for controversial opera
Electronic scanners will be set up at the entrances, a spokesman said. BERLIN (AP) -- Audience
Baking soda removes buildup from reader's hair
Dear Heloise: I read your column in The San Diego Union-Tribune and saw your hint for removing gunk
Knicks, Nuggets face penalties
Carmelo Anthony, the league's top scorer, could get a five-game suspension. NEW YORK (AP) -- It
MEN'S BASKETBALL SUNDAY'S SCORES EAST
MEN'S BASKETBALL SUNDAY'S SCORES EAST Boston College 101, Sacred Heart 68 College of N.J. 109,
Many gather to honor former governor Shafer
The former Republican governor was born in New Castle. MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Former Gov. Raymond
NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games
NFC Redskins 16, Sainst 10 NEW ORLEANS -- The Saints' triumphant return to New Orleans now
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY 7th-Grumpy (Deaton)4.402.802.80 Fast Falcon (Stahl)3.402.60
Steelers return to form
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- It may be too late, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are finally playing like
Tourney leader looking for help
The 2007 tournament is expected to nearly double from 2006. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
HANUKKAH OBSERVANCE: Sam Roth of Liberty carefully lights a candle on a 10-foot high menorah at the Eastwood Mall, Niles, as part of the observance of Hanukkah. The eight-day festival of lights began
HANUKKAH OBSERVANCE: Sam Roth of Liberty carefully lights a candle on a 10-foot high menorah at the
Cowboys rebound with 38-28 win over Falcons
Dallas blew a 14-0 lead and had to fight back from a 28-21 deficit. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- That
Woods ends year with another strong finish
Tiger's final-round 66 gave him a four-shot victory over Geoff Ogilvy. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP)
Nuclear program talks get under way
Talks have been delayed for various reasons since 2003. BEIJING (AP) -- Six-nation talks on North
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES Chicago 106, Atlanta 104, OT Orlando 81, Cleveland 74 Boston 106, Charlotte
Traditions bind family generations
A tree-cutting and decorating ritual is fondly remembered. By MARTHA IRVINE ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 5 Florida gets 235th win for Billy Donovan
He's now tied with Norm Sloam as the Gators' career victory leader. ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPA, Fla.
2006-07 FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE
2006-07 FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE All Times EST Tuesday: Poinsettia Bowl at San Diego, TCU vs.
Sheer hosiery hits snag: falling sales
Women dress more casually, and younger buyers haven't tried pantyhose. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
Penguins struggle on court
For the most part it's been an unusual December. First off the Youngstown State football team was
Cities get ready to fight gun law
The cities say the state law is a violation of their constitutional right to home rule. COLUMBUS
Today is Monday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2006. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date in 1944, in a pair of rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the wartime relocation of Japanese-
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2006. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date in
The Vindicator
The Vindicator YMCA RECYCLING: A Mahoning County Green Team recycling bin is situated at the pool
TIGER FINISHES WITH A FLURRY
Tiger finishes with a flurry Tiger Woods wrapped up a remarkable season Sunday at the Target World
Paparazzi agency sues blogger Perez Hilton
Paparazzi agency sues blogger Perez Hilton LOS ANGELES -- Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is being
"I hope this mission is not mission impossible."
"I hope this mission is not mission impossible." Ban Ki-moon On his goal as the next U.N.
Today, steel jobs are lost; what about tomorrow?
Editorial: The International Trade Commission in Washington is sacrificing the U.S. steel industry on the altar
Palermo leads Bethany's rout with 21 points
BETHANY, W. Va. -- Marc Palermo scored a career-high 21 points and added five rebounds and five
Third player on team killed
The South High team went to the Division I regional finals in 1996. SPRINGFIELD (AP) -- The 1996
Yul Kwon wins 'Survivor'
Yul Kwon wins 'Survivor' NEW YORK -- Brains won over brawn. It's an age-old competition, and it
"Identity" (9 p.m., NBC): Comedian-magician Penn Jillette of Penn &amp; amp; Teller hosts this prime-time mind game offering contestants the chance to win 500,000. Armed with perception,
"Identity" (9 p.m., NBC): Comedian-magician Penn Jillette of Penn & amp; Teller hosts this
300 innocents killed at Wounded Knee
Opinion: While Americans agonize over the contents of the Iraq Study Group and weigh the options of
RAVENS 27, BROWNS 17
RAVENS 27, BROWNS 17 Cleveland3770--17 Baltimore71073--27 First Quarter Cle--FG Dawson 51,
Body found in cave; 2 climbers missing
As of press time, the body had not been identified. HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) -- On the brightest,
No. 5 Lady Vols roll to 67-46 victory against No. 23 Texas
Tennessee struggled early before getting Pat Summitt her 922nd career win. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) --
Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Toni Patton and John Bates, Youngstown, boy, Dec.
Bears clinch home-field advantage in 34-31 win
Chicago squandered a 24-3 lead and needed overtime to beat Tampa Bay. CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES JAZZ 104, PACERS 94 UTAH (104) -- Kirilenko 2-5 3-4 7, Boozer 7-15 4-6
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Charles Pilson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston1013.435--5-5W-54-86-58-9
YSU PREVIEW Tonight
YSU WOMEN (1-7) VS. ROBERT MORRIS (4-3) Game time: 7:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV:
Upstairs neighbors are noisy
Dear Annie: My husband and I live downstairs from a family of four adults and two toddler boys. Our
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, on six-party talks: For the first time since November 2005, the six-
Tomlinson electric in Chargers' 20-9 win
He ripped off an 85-yard TD run and finished with 199 rushing yards. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- It was an
Colts need to untrack defense
In the last two weeks Indianapolis has allowed nearly 600 yards rushing. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The
Upper St. Clair gets easy 47-13 win in Class AAAA
The Panthers totally dominated Bethlehem Liberty in the title game. HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) -- Upper St.
Wilson beats Chaney as Johnson scores 25
YOUNGSTOWN -- William Johnson was unstoppable in the first boys varsity game in the Cowboys' new
The keynote speaker credits his success to YSU
By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Sanford D. Rivers, keynote speaker at Youngstown
SteelHounds finish up road trip with 4-2 win at Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- The Youngstown SteelHounds capped off an eight-game, three-week road swing
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: K 9 5 A Q 8 6 5 A Q 8 2 7 The bidding has proceeded:
McCain, Romney have time to evolve
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- During the 1956 presidential campaign, comedian Mort Sahl said: "Eisenhower stands for
McCain meets with Israeli soldiers' families
JERUSALEM (AP)-- Sen. John McCain, who spent five grueling years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam,
Increases approved five years ago are driving the rise in subsidizing pension costs.
Increases approved five years ago are driving the rise in subsidizing pension costs. HARRISBURG
Store aids developing nations
Fair trade can significantly impact artisans in developing nations. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Victim's ID is confirmed
Victim's ID is confirmed AKRON -- A nursing supervisor at Akron Burn Center confirmed the death
2 big Episcopal parishes vote to leave church
The 2003 consecration of the first openly gay bishop has put the church under pressure. FAIRFAX,
Phantoms cruise 7-1 past Traverse City; Streak at 18
Dustin Cloutier and Nathan Longpre each scored twice for Mahoning Valley. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. --
INSIDE \ ON C8
INSIDE \ On C8 The Youngstown SteelHounds finished an eight-game, three-week road trip Saturday
Palander holds off Miller to win
It was his 13th Cup victory and first since tearing knee ligaments in March. ALTA BADIA, Italy
SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN LEADING
SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN LEADING Sunday At Humewood Golf Club Port Elizabeth, South Africa Purse:
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
Predators 2, Blues 1, OT ST. LOUIS -- Kimmo Timonen scored a power-play goal with 1:49 remaining
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
Rockets 108, Clippers 103 LOS ANGELES -- Yao Ming had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Rafer Alston
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners -- will conduct a pitching clinic for boys age 9-18 beginning Jan. 7. Call
Buckeyes warm up for Oklahoma
Ohio State routed Howard 97-52 and play the No. 3 Sooners Wednesday. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- No. 8
Agenda Tuesday Dec. 19
Agenda Tuesday Poland Village Planning Commission, special meeting, 6 p.m., Town Hall. Poland
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Wilson 59, Chaney 44 Toledo Scott 87, Warren Harding 86
NFL PREVIEW \ Tonight
CINCINNATI at INDIANAPOLIS Game time: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Colts by 3. Record vs.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Divorces filed Jarrod Palumbo v. Jacie Palumbo. Deborah Cheatham v. Rodney
Take the 'I' out of 'gift'
Think of the recipient, not yourself, when choosing a gift. By REBECCA BOONE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOCAL
LOCAL Salem wrestling SMITHVILLE -- Salem High finished 10th at the Wayne Invitational wrestling
Iraq's refugee crisis coming to light
Opinion: Several weeks ago, I wrote about an Iraqi Christian friend who fled his home for neighboring Jordan.
The road to Damascus
Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: Throughout most of President Bush's tenure, the White House kept a
Medical spas moving into malls, retail sites
Shop for shoes, get a shot of Botox, both under the same roof. DALLAS (AP) -- Amy Andrade had been
Police arrest 2 high-speed drivers; both face multiple charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two drivers traveling at high rates of speed Sunday morning caught the attention of
Raiders already thinking 2007
With a host of players returning from this year the outlook is good. By GENE MARRANO SPECIAL TO
Boller finishes Browns, 27-17
He took over for injured Steve McNair and led the Ravens to a playoff berth. BALTIMORE (AP) --
Study: Humans have odor-tracking ability
The experiment showed that two nostrils are usually better than one. NEW YORK (AP) -- By studying
Gunmen fire on official's convoy
A 19-year-old woman died in the crossfire, officials said. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Gunmen
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Women's college basketball
No. 3 Oklahoma 82, Northern Colorado 36 NORMAN, Okla. -- Courtney Paris had 20 points and 13
City to end contract with FirstEnergy
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown is ending its contract at