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6-year-old's arrival makes family complete
<em>Posted for Sarah Poulton </em> BOARDMAN — After what seemed like a lifetime
Ohio public records bill approved
COLUMBUS — The GOP-led Legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a bill that backers say
2nd annual Mayor's Ball Jan. 6
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, will host a formal Mayor’s
YSU is home to this family
YOUNGSTOWN — In their long careers as guidance counselors, Youngstown State University
Girard court workers seeking union protection
GIRARD — Girard Municipal Court employees are seeking union representation after being caught
Fixing the jail
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have passed a resolution of necessity for purchase
Trumbull sheriff wants more workers
WARREN — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department wants an additional $1.9 million in
Trumbull budget requests
Several departments made budget presentations to Trumbull County commissioners today. Here's what
New 911 director aims at central dispatching
WARREN — New 911 director Michael Dolhancryk told Trumbull County commissioners of his plans
Commissioner's plan criticized
NEW CASTLE, Pa. —  One Lawrence County commissioner’s last-minute call for a
Levinsky pleads innocent to menacing wife
BOARDMAN — Boardman Police Sgt. Nick C. Levinsky pleaded innocent to charges of aggravated
Top Packard brass move to Streetsboro
WARREN —  Top executives at Delphi Packard Electric now are working from an office in
Three men captured in Struthers break-in
STRUTHERS — Struthers police arrested three suspects in connection with the burglary early
Father and son escape Warren fire
WARREN — A father and his son made it safely out of their near East Side home this morning,
Youngstown 2010 garners national award
YOUNGSOTOWN — The city of Youngstown will receive the American Planning Association’s
Austinman man nabbed in Tennessee
YOUNGSTOWN — The Austintown man accused of robbing a Cornersburg bank on Dec. 6 and a credit
School board OKs borrowing
McDONALD -- The board of education approved a measure Monday to borrow against a 2-mill levy passed
Ohio Turnpike tolls to rise an average 14.5%
BEREA (AP) -- The Ohio Turnpike Commission on Monday approved an average 14.5 percent toll increase
Fair worker tried on sex charge
If convicted, the defendant faces one to five years in prison. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Accessories: The gift that keeps on giving
Designer Michael Kors gives a list of fashion must-haves. By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ex-treasurer is sentenced to probation, restitution
She must also write a letter of apology. WARREN -- A former treasurer of the defunct Gustavus
WCI pays 1.7M for migratory-bird deaths
WARREN -- WCI Steel will pay 1.7 million to settle a lawsuit that the federal government filed over
Manning to Harrison keys Colts past Cincy
The duo combined for three touchdowns in the 34-16 win in Indianapolis. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --
Teen brothers escape from burning home
WEATHERSFIELD - Mineral Ridge Fire Chief Randy Pugh says it was just luck there were no fatalities
GOING SOUTH IN THE NORTH
Going south in the North The Cleveland Browns finally made history. The wrong kind. C4
Wisconsin jumps to 4th; Bucks at No. 3
ASSOCIATED PRESS An eight-day run that Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan called a "huge week" has the
Group to invest billions in Delphi
A local union leader hopes the financing will lead to contract bargaining. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
SPORTS
SPORTS Jinx or blessing? OHIO STATE'S Troy Smith will be next to test the theory of the Heisman
Wragge's roundabout ways end
The nomadic player will be snapping the ball to Alex Smith on Sunday. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) --
Park commission raises rental rates by 5 percent
One way the board can control revenues is through rentals, the chairman said. By SARAH POULTON
Reader's prescription was 23 pills short
Dear Heloise: I went to the pharmacy to pick up my prescriptions, arrived home and, for no reason,
Dems promise to cut interest rates
There's also an effort to increase Pell grants. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- Alarmed by a
Sen.-elect: Voters care about issues, not labels
'I am who I am,' the senator-elect says. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) English League Soccer. Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Bill Cowher press conference.
Board removes motion for schools chief's raise
SALEM -- The board of education on Monday pulled a motion at the start of its meeting to give
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2006. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date in 1843, "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, is first published in England.
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2006. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date
Workers wade into backlog
All 11 laid-off employees returned to work. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Board of education raises pay for nonunion school employees
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN -- Hourly employees and substitute
City council will meet to vote on 2007 budget
Trumbull County inmates will cut grass to save the city money, the mayor said. BY AMANDA GARRETT
Congress confronts ethical dilemma
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The late Earl Long of Louisiana was correct: Politicians are not averse to ethics, he
'Wrap rage' claims more parents each year
Hard plastic clamshell containers on toys are more like prisons that packages. WASHINGTON POST
Sheriff: Climbers may have been killed
The search is expected to continue for two more days. HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) -- Two climbers still
Recorder offers funds to sheriff
The recorder's office is a revenue producer for the county. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
New applications
NEW APPLICATIONS Canfield NFS LLC, dba Nemenz Canfield IGA, 8 N. Broad St., Canfield. Beer only in
Phantoms riding a wonderful wave
Phantoms coach Bob Mainhardt spoke about his team's stunning success. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
GIRLS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 58, East Palestine 52 Wilson 47, Southern 44 Poland 58,
Match the colleagues' personalities to gifts
Use common sense when buying presents for co-workers. By HELEN MALANI SCRIPPS HOWARD Each
Calif. artist to create sculpture of first president
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bruce Wolfe, an artist whose works have been exhibited from New York to Paris, has
Trustees intend to decide on PUD rules in January
The budget has money for a new administration building. CANFIELD -- Trustees will decide next
Lowellville drops Crestview
Kristen Pallozzi and Alison Grapevine led the Rockets past the Rebels, 57-46. LOWELLVILLE --
BOWL PREVIEW Today
What: Poinsettia Bowl Where: San Diego Teams: No. 24 TCU (10-2) vs. Northern Illinois (7-5) Game
Supreme Court should stop silliness in Girard city court
Editorial: Just a couple of days after we urged Ohio Chief Justice Thomas Moyer to get involved in the
Swearing-in set for Jan. 13
Gov.-elect Ted Strickland and Lt. Gov.-elect Lee Fisher will take their oaths on the West Lawn of
Questions abound on smoking ban
State officials say they're working as quickly as possible on enforcement rules. COLUMBUS (AP) --
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Panthers: Jake Delhomme stood in the middle of Carolina's locker room Monday afternoon with a large
THURSDAY'S GAME
THURSDAY'S GAME San Francisco 24, Seattle 14 SATURDAY'S GAME Dallas 38, Atlanta 28 SUNDAY'S
Partner won't accept daughter's lifestyle
Dear Annie: I have a 22-year-old daughter, "Jane," from my previous marriage. She is a senior in
Former official escapes from jail
Robert Gates officially took over as defense secretary. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An
Jackets' Federov foils his former team, 4-3
The former Red Wing scored twice and added an assist for Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Sergei Fedorov
"I Want a Dog for Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC): It doesn't come close to matching the emotional oomph of its classic predecessor, but at least "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown" gives us a chance
"I Want a Dog for Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC): It doesn't come close to matching the emotional oomph of
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A Q 10 8 Q 10 7 4 3 5 4 5 3 WEST EAST K 7 6 5
With sequel, Stallone goes one more round
The fifth sequel to 1976's 'Rocky' is actually pretty good. By ROBERT W. BUTLER THE KANSAS CITY
Ex-professor who was denied tenure sues university and a former dean
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A former assistant professor of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James W. Young, legal age, of 6 Canary Drive, Lake Milton, and
Immigration laws aren't working
Opinion: By TAMAR JACOBY WASHINGTON POST At dawn last Tuesday more than a thousand Immigration and
Mosely, Dykes spark Liberty's OT victory
Champion's Heather Beachy hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime. By DOUG CHAPIN
NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's games
Knicks 97, Jazz 96, OT NEW YORK -- Stephon Marbury's layup just beat the buzzer, and gave the
MySpace, not yours
Opinion: Washington Post: Increasingly, candidates for state attorney general nationwide have been
Probe into shooting death continues
The shooting victim had been ordered to stay away from his estranged wife. By D.A. WILKINSON
COLLEGE
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Find holiday gifts for 25 or less
Here are some great gifts that won't break the bank. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS This is a guide for
Browns make history -- wrong way
They did not win a division game for the first time since entering the NFL. BEREA (AP) -- The
A 45th reunion for the South High School Class of 1962 is being planned. Graduates are asked to send
A 45th reunion for the South High School Class of 1962 is being planned. Graduates are asked to send
First Place Bank acquires 7 Republic branches
The company's growth in Michigan will continue, the bank president said. By DON SHILLING
Business news digest
NATION Harrah's OKs offer of purchase for 16.7B LAS VEGAS -- Harrah's Entertainment Inc., the
Lawmakers question use of MS for street project
Lawmakers agreed to a 120,000 increase to a waterline improvement project. By TIM YOVICH
Release of Guns N' Roses album delayed again
NEW YORK (AP) -- The legend of the decade-in-the-making album -- Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy"
Violent crime still on the rise, FBI data show
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Murders and robberies continued to rise across the country during the first six
President lets Democrats off the hook
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY In politics, you can win by losing -- and lose by
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB Chicago53.625-- Philadelphia53.625-- Detroit55.5001
Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Sam and Karri Tufaro, Poland, boy, Dec. 14.
Laying down the law -- Stern-style
Seven players were suspended and each team was fined a half-million. NEW YORK (AP) -- The NBA came
Business stocks list
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.03 --.70 Avalon Holdings,7.07--.01 Clear
D.J., soldier, gift shop owner is drawn to Darin
Editor's note: Sixth in a series about First Night performers. This store owner will perform as
Year of the Tiger had its swings -- up and down
He had success in 2006 in the majors, but also a major loss -- his father. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.
Officials discuss future use of land
The idea of a cost analysis for sewer and water will go before council. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB
CARTOONIST BARBERA DIES
Cartoonist Barbera dies LOS ANGELES -- Joe Barbera, half of the Hanna-Barbera animation team that
Two top execs cash in 4M in stock options
Some of the stock options needed to be cashed before they expired. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Two girls put the spirit of season into food drive
The two girls chose a Poland food pantry to receive the fruits of their labor. By ELISE McKEOWN
"The supply of our patience may have exceeded the international demand for that patience, and we should be a little less patient and pick up the pace and work faster."
Opinion: "The supply of our patience may have exceeded the international demand for that patience, and we
Oklahoma's perfect start comes to end in Tennessee
Ivory Latta scored 21 points to lead the North Carolina women. ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Six take oath as officers
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay Mayor Jay Williams gives the oath of office to six new police
Arrest made in slaying
The victim knew the man who is charged in her slaying. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
Joey Fatone wants to dance with the stars
Joey Fatone wants to dance with the stars NEW YORK -- Actors, pop singers and athletes have busted
Agencies make budget requests
The child support agency seeks 300,000 in case a federal cut becomes reality. By ED RUNYAN
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Dec. 12
Cracking the currency puzzle
Opinion: By SEBASTIAN MALLABY WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Five years ago, China joined the World Trade
Jailed in robbery
Jailed in robbery WARREN -- A man who is accused of trying to kiss his homeless victim after
LaBrae probes the busing of pupils in transport van
The superintendent said the school district needs to hire more bus drivers. LEAVITTSBURG -- LaBrae
brookfield accident
BROOKFIELD ACCIDENT The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ROLLED RIGHT: A tractor-trailer that flipped
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Wendy Kosovec, former McDonald village clerk, was sentenced in Trumbull County
Lordstown facing closure again in '09
The union says the car plant has been called 'very vulnerable' to closure. By DON SHILLING
'ROCKY BALBOA'
'ROCKY BALBOA' Grade: B. Director: Sylvester Stallone. Rating: PG for boxing violence and some
YSU women take it on chin
The Penguins had little luck dealing with Robert Morris' speed at both ends. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Smith to test the Heisman jinx
Playing against the trophy winner can be motivational for Florida's defense. COLUMBUS (AP) --
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners -- will conduct a pitching clinic for boys age 9-18 beginning Jan. 7. Call
NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week's DVD releases
"Little Miss Sunshine": One of the brightest little independent hits to roll along in years suitably
PREVIEW \ YSU basketball
MEN YSU (4-7) vs. JAMES MADISON (2-6) When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Convocation Center,
'Rocky' recap A quick look at the first five
"Rocky" (1976) Plot: Rocky is a good-hearted, small-time boxer in Philadelphia making money at a
Win and (hope to) get in: Steelers on the edge, again
Pittsburgh remains mathematically alive, but there's little hope, otherwise. PITTSBURGH (AP) --