News for December 20, 2006

Trumbull taxes made easier

McDONALD — Newly designed property tax bills coming out next year may not make Trumbull County

Girard super gets 2 bonuses

GIRARD — School board members are happy with the work performed by Superintendent Joseph

First Night will chase away drinkers, Rapovy claims

YOUNGSTOWN — A midnight fireworks display that concludes First Night Youngstown each year is

Free dinner Christmas Eve

YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone hungry Christmas Eve is invited to a free dinner at 3 p.m. Sunday at the

Go skating at the Chevy

YOUNGSTOWN — The Skating Club of Greater Youngstown is offering holiday skating times open to

New interim director at the Chevy

YOUNGSTOWN — The company managing the city-owned Chevrolet Centre named an official with a

Procedure cuts surgery from about 8 hours to 1

WARREN — A team of cardio-thoracic surgeons at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital this

Niles budget for '07 is lean

NILES — The city's 2007 budget is lean, Councilman Stephen Papalas told council today.

Warren schools seek money for technology

WARREN — The city school district is applying for thousands of dollars of grants for new

Local artists featured at new mall gallery

NILES — A new gallery in Eastwood Mall exhibiting the work of local artists celebrated its

State contingent in town Thursday

YOUNGSTOWN —  A contingent of state political officials are to be downtown Thursday to

Trumbull to fill $90,000 post

WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners listened to plenty of requests this week for additional

Bed tax could put vocal hall on PBS

MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners want some of the county’s bed tax to be used

Poland detective ties suspect to bank robbery

STRUTHERS — Good luck and alert police work led to the arrest of a Youngstown man in the Dec.

6 departments search Boardman home

BOARDMAN — Police arrested a Tippecanoe Road woman on a charge of trafficking in marijuana

GOP commissioners push tax decision to Dems

LISBON — The two Republican Columbiana County commissioners have approved a budget that lets

I-80, Hubbard Arterial funding survive

COLUMBUS — State transportation officials voted Wednesday to keep two major Youngstown-area

Nearly 7,000 area kids eligible to transfer

YOUNGSTOWN — State legislation approved this week will double the number of local schools

Carny worker convicted of sex crime

YOUNGSTOWN — A jury found Jermaine A. Jones guilty of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor in

Murders accomplice gets six years

WARREN — Keyatta Riley Hines, one of the chief accomplices of convicted double murderer

Farrell dentist named in drug scheme

FARRELL, Pa. — A Farrell dentist and some members of her staff are charged with fraudulently

Mahoning has busiest county court system

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County has the busiest county court system in Ohio and among the most

Analyst bets on Lordstown GM survival

The odds of survival look good for Lordstown’s car plant, an industry analyst said. David

Gaming board awards Pittsburgh slots license

<span id="_oneup">HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) _ State gambling regulators on Wednesday awarded five

Supreme Court rules for Judge Kobly

COLUMBUS — Youngstown Municipal Judge Elizabeth A. Kobly can conduct contempt of court

BASEBALL

BASEBALL BB Rooners -- will conduct a pitching clinic for boys age 9-18 beginning Jan. 7. Call

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL 2006-07 BOWL SCHEDULE Subject to Change All Times EST Tuesday Poinsettia Bowl at

NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Jaguars: Fred Taylor might go down in history as the best running back to never make a Pro Bowl.

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Pontuti, legal age, of 900 Pearson Circle,

Fans paying big bucks to see OSU-Gators game

Tickets were selling for between 1,250 to about 2,500 per seat. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Susan Jackson

Group: Publisher was 'over the line'

Judith Regan was fired by HarperCollins late last week. NEW YORK (AP) -- Publisher Judith Regan's

"After Jesus -- The First Christians" (4 p.m. and 7 p.m., CNN): CNN investigates the tumultuous early years of Christianity -- from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to the conversion of Constantine,

"After Jesus -- The First Christians" (4 p.m. and 7 p.m., CNN): CNN investigates the tumultuous

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2006. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in 1803, the Louisiana Purchase is completed as ownership of the territory is formally transferred

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2006. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date

Iranians aren't fooled by gimmicks

Opinion: By JOHN C. BERSIA ORLANDO SENTINEL In life, an obstreperous child requires attention, whether

Cop pleads innocent to menacing, violence

By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Boardman Police Sgt. Nick C. Levinsky

BOYS BASKETBALL

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Boardman 59, Rayen 54 Howland 60, Fitch 50, OT Chaney 57, Salem

Notre Dame hopes to avoid slow start against LSU

In both of Notre Dame's losses, the Irish fell behind early and never recovered. SOUTH BEND, Ind.

Stars of the party

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR PREAD HOLIDAY CHEER THIS time of year by throwing a fabulous party.

CELEBRATIONS

CELEBRATIONS The community is invited to these events: Tuesday, 7 p.m., New Bethel Baptist

MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUM

MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUM COLTS 34, BENGALS 16 Cincinnati3733--16 Indianapolis314143--34 First

Acute stress linked to repeated tours of duty

The Army's Third Infantry Division will make its third combat deployment in Iraq. LOS ANGELES

National Basketball Association

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB

Oh, so close: McRoberts lifts Duke past Kent

No. 2 North Carolina rolled past Florida Atlantic, 105-52. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- Josh

Elections panel seeks less money for '07

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Elections is asking county commissioners for 2,029,601

Springfield has strong second half at Lowellville

Dave Drevna scored a career-high 21 points to lead Reserve over Range. LOWELLVILLE -- Dane Dobson

Council OKs budget of 72.4M

A councilman is concerned more about the 2008 budget, rather than the 2007 ledger. By TIM YOVICH

Council to consider support for study

Some members of council don't support city funding for the project at this time. By DAVID SKOLNICK

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Sturdy Falcon (Merriman)6.203.202.40 Klondike (Beachy)3.202.60

CARAMEL Sweet, warm and comforting

The good stuff may be forgiving once it's made, but you need to follow the rules to get it right.

Leetonia avenges past beatings to Clippers

Seniors Jon Williams, Corey Raushenbach and Aaron Valentine led the way. By ERIC HAMILTON

Vitamin D reduces risk of MS, research suggests

Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- The risk of developing

Poll reveals extent of holiday credit-card debt

Many shoppers will take until March to pay off holiday debt. NEW YORK (AP) -- It's known as the

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

FRIDAY XHoly Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church will serve fish dinners from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the

TWO STEEL COLUMNS RISE AT WORLD TRADE CENTER SITE

Two steel columns rise at World Trade Center site NEW YORK -- Two 25-ton steel columns -- one

There aren't enough troops to meet demand

Opinion: By KEVIN RYAN WASHINGTON POST When America's top general in charge of Iraq, John Abizaid, told

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New

Player of year

Player of year OHIO STATE quarterback Troy Smith's evolution from running quarterback to precise

Furious finish by Liberty falls short at Canfield High

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CANFIELD -- The Canfield High boys basketball team

Horned Frogs stuff NIU's Wolfe

No. 25 TCU won a mismatched 37-7 victory over Northern Illinois. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Penned in by a

Officials pass resolution to buy air chillers for jail

Part of Silica Road in North Jackson will be closed early next year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

AREA COLLEGES | Tuesday's games

MEN Westminster 99, Pitt-Greensburg 94 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Dom Joseph had 15 points, 10

Trump lets Miss USA keep title

NEW YORK (AP) -- Miss USA Tara Conner, who had come under criticism amid rumors she had been

Despite weather, natural gas prices continue to rise

Gas bottlenecks keep home heating prices high. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The country is awash in natural

NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, Dec 21st. GREEN BAY3Minnesota Saturday, Dec 23rd.

AGENDA THURSDAY

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton Board of Education, 6 p.m., elementary building. Youngstown

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN Dec. 14 Theft: Police

Steelers' Faneca in sixth Pro Bowl

He will be joined by Troy Polamalu, Willie Parker and Casey Hampton. ASSOCIATED PRESS Pittsburgh

Council OKs appropriation of 8 million

SALEM -- Council has approved an 8 million appropriation measure to get the city through the first

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:

Iverson, Nuggets fill mutual need in trade

The 76ers got Andre Miller, Joe Smith and two 2007 first-round picks. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Allen

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Megan Nitzsky, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 15. Vince and Dini

Series of gold coins to honor first ladies

The Mint tries again to introduce a 1 coin. WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the first time, the U.S. Mint

BASIC CARAMEL SAUCE

BASIC CARAMEL SAUCE 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room

New 911 director lays out his plans

By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- New 911 director Michael Dolhancryk told

Fellow commissioners skeptical of colleague's tax-cut suggestion

One said the proposed budget is good and workable. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA

Roberts scores 27 in Penguins' win

Youngstown State defeated James Madison to win its third in four games. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE

Cheery cherry treats

CHERRY CROWNED GEMS 1(10-ounce) jar (or 24 ) maraschino cherries with stems 1(15.25-ounce) can

GM plant's future up in air

The union says the car plant has been called 'very vulnerable' to closure. By DON SHILLING

Pupil absenteeism

Pupil absenteeism Pupil absenteeism is normal for this time of year, a random check of some area

Learn to recognize quality cashmeres

Some of the best cashmere items in stores originated in Mongolia. By ANNA WALLNER and KRISTINA

Ohio lottery changing game

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Ohio Lottery is replacing its million-dollar game with a new, simpler version

North-South vulnerable. North deals.

North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH A J 10 8 6 3 5 A J 9 2 A 10 WEST EAST

Hot chocolate recipe for holiday gifts

Dear Heloise: I have been trying to find your recipe for hot chocolate -- I always make it for the

ROSEMARY PAIN PERDU WITH SAUTEED APPLES, CHANTILLY CREAM AND ARMAGNAC CARAMEL SAUCE

ROSEMARY PAIN PERDU WITH SAUTEED APPLES, CHANTILLY CREAM AND ARMAGNAC CARAMEL SAUCE 4 egg yolks

Nothing cruel about Diaz's execution

Opinion: Which of the following scenarios constitutes cruel and unusual punishment, as prohibited by the

Plastic is the perfect one-size-fits-all gift

Be sure to read the fine print before giving a gift card. HELEN MALANI SCRIPPS HOWARD Over

Couture creations designed to keep Barbie in high style

SCRIPPS HOWARD There's a reason for Barbie's longevity. Mattel knows how to keep the world's most

Hearing set on setback law

POLAND -- Village council discussed a riparian setback zoning ordinance change Tuesday recommended

After blowing chance to Colts, Bengals in pivotal fray Sunday

Cincinnati is tied with three other teams in the AFC wild-card race. CINCINNATI (AP) -- One bad

ROSTER | Pro Bowl

American Football Conference Offense Wide Receivers -- s-Andre Johnson, Houston; s-Chad Johnson,

STEELHOUNDS

STEELHOUNDS Weekend promotions YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown SteelHounds return home this weekend

Three men arrested in burglary of news and beverage business

They were arrested at gunpoint. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS --

Rumsfeld gets a far better send-off than he deserved

Editorial: Perhaps it should not be surprising that in a nation that gives trophies to kids just for showing up

Lawmakers OK public-records law

By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- The GOP-led Legislature gave final approval

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'Home now full' as family is reunited

The Vietnamese girl was separated from her parents for three years. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR

Anti-war Christmas tree removed from charity auction

Other artists threatened to pull out of the auction. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL TORONTO -- A charity

Cowher's status being bandied

For the first time since Chuck Noll retired, Pittsburgh may be searching for a coach. PITTSBURGH

Layout is approved for proposed development

AUSTINTOWN -- The Mahoning County Planning Commission has unanimously approved the layout of streets

KWANZAA Taking pride in culture Kwanzaa celebrates seven principles of black values.

By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER ET'S SAY YOU DON'T KNOW EXACTLY what Kwanzaa is, or

Chevrolet Silverado is truck of the year

The GM pickup truck is honored for its reliability and fuel efficiency. DETROIT (AP) -- The

THURSDAY'S GAME

THURSDAY'S GAME San Francisco 24, Seattle 14 SATURDAY'S GAMES Dallas 38, Atlanta 28 SUNDAY'S

Father and son, 4, escape house fire

WARREN -- A father and his son made it safely out of their near East Side home Tuesday morning,

Davis is busy working recruits

The Tar Heels' new coach is living in an apartment and working long hours. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP)

Is a new Mideast wishful thinking?

Opinion: By FRED HIATT WASHINGTON POST Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice obviously thinks that former

TODAY

TODAY 1 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Golf: "This Is the PGA Tour." 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College women's basketball:

Fake guns raise real concerns

Under federal law, all toy guns are required to have a bright orange tip. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --

Blessed be the lawyers

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The decision by two Virginia congregations to leave the Episcopal Church of the

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Tod and Julie Mazie, Columbiana, boy,

Bush plans to expand size of military

Commanders have expressed concerns about the state of the military. COMBINED DISPATCHES

Boardman secures first win of season

Ursuline stayed unbeaten with a 65-44 win over CVCA. BOARDMAN -- T.J. Hosa scored 12 points while

REGION

REGION Woman wins a Saturn NILES -- Gina Smegal of Hermitage, Pa., won a 2007 Saturn SKY

Mayor and wife plan ball to raise money for needy

An event held this past January raised about 5,000 in net proceeds. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

2010 wins national planning award

The national recognition is getting the attention of developers, a city official says. By DAVID

IRAQ WAR \ Latest developments

The latest developments in Iraq: Iraqi authorities executed 13 men by hanging Tuesday after they

TRUMBULL COUNTY | Budget hearings The following departments also made budget presentations to Trumbull County commissioners on Tuesday:

Common pleas court: Judge Andrew Logan said he was bringing his first "substantial" increase to the

"We simply cannot afford to fail in the Middle East. Failure in Iraq at this juncture would be a calamity that would haunt our nation, impair our credibility and endanger Americans for decades to

Opinion: "We simply cannot afford to fail in the Middle East. Failure in Iraq at this juncture would be a

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