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Seeking First Night volunteers
YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown is seeking volunteers for its upcoming New Year’s
Jackson-Milton tax break
NORTH JACKSON — Thanks to lower millage on two emergency tax levies, many residents are going
New cruisers in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Township police will soon have three new cruisers, police Chief Bob Gavalier told
Area homeowners, rejoice
A new survey says the Youngstown metropolitan region will have the fastest-rising housing prices in
Delphi will emerge strong, analyst predicts
<em>STAFF/WIRE REPORT</em> DETROIT — Highland Capital Management LP proposed a
Chief rebuts criticism
AUSTINTOWN — A homicide victim’s son found evidence last week in a trash bin behind the
New light downtown will be Huntington
The lighted bank sign above downtown Youngstown will be changing again. Sky Bank is becoming part
2 YSU amendments tabled in Columbus
YOUNGSTOWN — A last-minute attempt to amend Gov. Bob Taft’s “Ohio Core”
WRTA workers accept pay freeze
<em>Posted for Sarah Poulton</em> YOUNGSTOWN — Western Reserve Transit
Rumors abound, but violators hard to find
Checks at several businesses along Belmont Avenue found substantial compliance with the intent, if
Commissioners debate tax cut
NEW CASTLE, Pa. —  Lawrence County Commissioner Ed Fosnaught reiterated his desire to
Mold clean-up set at Boardman station
BOARDMAN — The township will pay a McDonald company about $9,000 to clean mold from the main
Pay raises for Mill Creek Park workers
CANFIELD — Mill Creek Park commissioners approved agreements with two unions, providing pay
Ex-prez, others indicted
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted John J. Seeco, former president of St.
Companies hired for city hall renovation
YOUNGSTOWN — The board of control hired two companies to handle renovation of city
Walruss on 'indefinite hiatus'
The self-proclaimed alternative news source of Youngstown, "The Walruss," has announced an
Cats removed from Salem sanctuary
SALEM — Humane Society of Columbiana County representatives removed a number of cats from
Youngstown tech center named for Taft
YOUNGSTOWN — With the end of his term as governor just a few weeks away, Bob Taft visited
Woman shoots intruder
WARREN — A would-be thief got a scare when a homeowner opened fire on him. The Bonnie Brae
Judge: Video gaming machines violate law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Tic Tac Fruit video gaming machines do not require skill and violate
Officials put off sales-tax decision
The county may have a tight budget even if the sales tax is enacted. By D.A. WILKINSON
Mahoning Valley posted its 19th straight win against the USA National team.
Mahoning Valley posted its 19th straight win against the USA National team. By GREG GULAS
FCC votes to impose stricter guidelines
A survey shows cable rates went up 93 percent in 10 years. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A sharply divided
Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB Chicago53.625-- Philadelphia53.625-- Detroit55.5001
Cavs' rally falls short
Cleveland dropped a 113-111 contest to the New Jersey Nets. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Vince
Women's World Cup Ski Results
Women's World Cup Ski Results Wednesday At Val d'Isere, France Downhill 1. Lindsey Kildow,
Surgery a first in Valley
Surgery a first in Valley WARREN -- A team of cardio-thoracic surgeons at Forum Health Trumbull
Judge rejects request to reimburse expenses
Lawyers have been enjoying the 'high end of expense-account living.' DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW
VIDEO GAMING MACHINES VIOLATE LAW, JUDGE RULES
Video gaming machines violate law, judge rules COLUMBUS -- The Tic Tac Fruit video gaming machines
Search for climbers abandoned
With another storm moving in, the rescue effort has become too dangerous. HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP)
Two killed in group home fire
The man suspected of starting the fire won't be charged criminally, an official said. COLUMBUS
Traditional packages retain some popularity
For traditionalists, wrapping can still be fun. WASHINGTON POST Not everyone is forgetting the
Noah's hot hand leads Florida to 88-67 victory
He scored 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting against Stetson. ASSOCIATED PRESS GAINESVILLE, Fla. --
Buckeyes topple No. 3 Sooners
Jessica Davenport and Marscilla Packer led Ohio State's 74-67 victory. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) --
Global Entertainment hires interim director
The temporary head hopes to get the center's top job on a permanent basis. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Wednesday's Scores
Wednesday's Scores Men's Basketball EAST Connecticut 88, Pepperdine 66 Georgetown 69, Towson
Property tax bills to have new design
Village council gave 3 percent pay raises to most village employees. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Today is Thursday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2006. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter arrives at 7:22 p.m. EST. On this date in 1620, Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower go ashore for the first time
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2006. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter
State officials to attend event for Taft Center
Two U.S. senators and the governor-elect were scheduled to attend. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Northfield Results
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st-OurManHmmr47.6015.606.80 Belle Beckley (Merriman)3.803.00
Lawmakers OK voucher extension
If the governor signs the bill, the change will take effect next fall. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Attorney for city decries prisoner-release request
Three federal judges will hold a hearing next week on releasing prisoners. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
'Yule Log' will hit nation
The three-hour airing of a burning log in a fireplace was embraced by New Yorkers. NEW YORK (AP)
'WE ARE MARSHALL'
'WE ARE MARSHALL' Grade: C+. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, David Strathairn, Matthew Fox.
Evangelicals can assist immigrants
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS The more the Rev. Carl Anderson talked, the more it
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Barbara Blair and Bryan Mahone, Youngstown, twin boys, Dec. 19.
2nd sentencing in shootings
ELMIRA, N.Y. (AP) -- An escaped convict who shot and wounded a New York state trooper was sentenced
Painting is destroyed
MOSCOW (AP) -- A painting turned over to Communist Party officials Wednesday is believed to be a
KGOYs pushing toy sales down
Opinion: By RUTH MARCUS WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- My kids aren't getting any toys for the holidays.
Baldwin-Wallace tops Mount Union in OAC
Tori Davis and Dennis Santiago paced the Yellow Jackets in the 81-75 win. BEREA -- Tori Davis and
SteelHounds back home against Ice Bats tonight
Youngstown is coming off a 21-day, eight-game road trip. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown SteelHounds
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Neshannock 32, Warren JFK 28 Canfield 73, Struthers 46
AUDITIONS
ACTORS "Smokey Joe's Cafe." Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron; (330) 836-2626, 7
'Marshall' moments belong to the coach
The movie's more about the drama rather than the action. By COLIN COVERT (MINNEAPOLIS) STAR-
DEVELOPMENTS Wednesday
The latest developments in Iraq: Documents presented in court Wednesday suggested Saddam Hussein's
Eminem divorce is final
Eminem divorce is final MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. -- Rap megastar Eminem and his high school sweetheart
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Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
Guilty in 9 church arsons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Three former college students pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal arson
COLLEGE BOWL PREVIEW Today
What: Las Vegas Bowl Who: No. 20 BYU (10-2) vs. No. 25 Oregon (7-5) Game time: 8 p.m. TV: ESPN
Workers react calmly to closure possibility
Employees are split on how real the threat of closing is. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS
U.N. will vote on sanctions against Iran
Tehran is suspected of trying to develop nuclear weapons. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Britain and
Doors to get Grammy
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Doors, the Grateful Dead and Joan Baez are among the recording artists who will
Airhart sisters' foul shots enable Howland to fend off Salem, 35-32
The Tigers dealt the Quakers their first loss of the season in a MAC opener. By JOHN KOVACH
Gifts bags are winning big in the wrap race
More people are dumping the cut-and-tape work of preparing presents. WASHINGTON POST Major
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David M. Paige II, 24, of 484 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, and
Poll checks attitudes about the Internet
Most Americans prefer TV news to 'citizen video.' SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS WASHINGTON -- The next
Family keeps the YSU tradition
The family members now have a combined six degrees from YSU. YOUNGSTOWN -- In their long careers
O-Line is story behind success
The Buckeyes' offensive line has been the difference in the offense. COLUMBUS (AP) -- They average
National Football League
National Football League AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England1040.714321193
NHL ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games
Red Wings 5, Blue Jackets 0 DETROIT -- Dominik Hasek made 27 saves for his 73rd NHL shutout and
After 25 years, FBI issues final pieces of Lennon's file
The file reveals the U.S. did not think the musician was a threat, a historian said. LOS ANGELES
Study: New tests aren't worth cost
Standard risk factors work just as well in predicting, researchers said. ASSOCIATED PRESS New
Area's commitment to arts has gone unrecognized
Opinion: Area's commitment to arts has gone unrecognized EDITOR: It was certainly good news to see The
Council OKs budget of nearly 70 million
Council's Finance Committee chairman terms the 2007 city budget lean. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Resentencing fails to change woman's 10-year maximum term
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 22-year-old woman whose resentencing on a manslaughter charge was ordered by the 7th
Somalia moves closer to civil war
Islamic leaders threatened a 'holy war' against Ethiopia. LOS ANGELES TIMES MOGADISHU, Somalia
MADD severs ties with Miss Teen USA
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The reigning Miss Teen USA's official biography says she loves hiking, water
2 road projects remain on state funding list
Liberty's administrator says the projects are important to the Valley. COLUMBUS -- State
Where 2 go
Don't you just love minor-league sports team names, even if they leave you scratching your head in
Investment hinges on wage-benefit deal with unions
A deadline on Delphi's financing deal puts pressure on negotiators. DETROIT (AP) -- When auto
Watchdog: Berger took documents
There is no way of telling if all of the documents have been returned. WASHINGTON (AP) --
From admiration, band emerges
The debut album from Dangerous Inc. is called 'Life is Pain.' By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
"The Office" (9 p.m., NBC): Fighting at the office results in two holiday parties, and no one is pleased with either of them.
"The Office" (9 p.m., NBC): Fighting at the office results in two holiday parties, and no one is
Business News Digest
NATION Poll: White-collar raises to average 3.7% in '07 NEW YORK -- The pay outlook for 2007
Kwanzaa triggers fears
Opinion: By AKILAH MONIFA MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE I celebrate Kwanzaa, a holiday that honors family, community
Allround Championship Speedskating
Allround Championship Speedskating Wednesday At West Allis, Wis. (All race distances in
NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's other games
Pacers 101, 76ers 93 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson is gone. Philadelphia's losing streak isn't
Commissioners plan to begin search for new administrator
The county's planning director said 2007 might be his last year on the job. By ED RUNYAN
Medical condition is hard to talk about
Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-old woman, finishing my last semester at college. I have made some
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Dec. 13 Theft: A
Bush signs tax, trade legislation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush revived some 20 tax breaks, extended trade benefits for developing
Gift of autumn leaves sparks memories
Dear Readers: We printed a letter from a reader about receiving fall leaves as a gift through the
Dentist, others charged in prescription fraud
A former employee says the problems started in 1993. FARRELL, Pa. -- A Farrell dentist and some
Woman resentenced in theft of police car and other charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman who stole a police car has been resentenced to 41/2 years in prison. Judge
Commanders leery of increasing troops
U.S. commanders related their concerns to the new secretary of defense. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Soy sauce soothes burns, reader discovers
Q. I listened to your public radio show and heard a man call in recommending soy sauce for burns.
"You know, I think an interesting construct that General Pace uses is, 'We're not winning, we're not losing.' There's been some very positive developments. And you take a step back and look at
Opinion: "You know, I think an interesting construct that General Pace uses is, 'We're not winning, we're not
Girard schools chief getting pay bonus
GIRARD -- School board members are happy with the work performed by Superintendent Joseph Jeswald,
Paterno turns 80, but will keep on coaching
Even his broken left leg hasn't changed his mind about continuing. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Two
Obesity tied to microbes in gut
A study found that obese people have more microbes that efficiently extract calories from food.
Ruling: Sheriff to face contempt proceeding
The legal proceedings revolved around space problems at the county jail. By JEFF ORTEGA
Jackson urges use of benefit
The former presidential candidate reminded people of the Dec. 31 deadline. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
Bush: War not going well
Despite the acknowledgment, Bush said victory 'is achievable.' LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON --
5 groups win slots licenses; 6 for racetracks
A Detroit-based casino developer won the single license in Pittsburgh. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A
Packard gets rights to stage 'Monologues'
WARREN -- Packard Music Hall Foundation has been granted the rights to perform "The Vagina
YSU Preview
YSU PREVIEW Tonight YSU WOMEN (1-8) VS. CLARION (3-4) Game time: 7:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly
Penguins face major franchise decisions
After a casino offer fell through, the team could be forced to move. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
North Korea: Lift financial restrictions
Talks on the financial restrictions are separate from the nuclear talks. BEIJING (AP) -- North
RATES | Certificates of deposit
RATES | Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 20. All
Man pleads innocent to robbery of bank
The suspect was in Struthers jail awaiting a court appearance on a stolen check charge. By WILLIAM
Abbas taking a bold step in pushing early elections
Editorial: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has correctly concluded that the only way to end the power
A dangerous attack on leaks
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Presidents have succeeded at many things, but they all fail at one thing:
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France decides to pull 200 of its top soldiers
The special forces have been in Afghanistan since 2003. PARIS (AP) -- As violence mounts in
Bush misunderstands realities of Iraq
Opinion: Neither elections nor policy reviews have yet prodded President Bush into adopting a reality-based
Halfhill hits 24 as Cards win, 73-46
Canfield outscored Struthers 27-2 in the third quarter to stay unbeaten. STRUTHERS -- Bryanne
Man guilty of sex with a minor
YOUNGSTOWN -- A jury found Jermaine A. Jones guilty of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a 14-
Bentley still has impact
Although unable to play for Cleveland he is greatly involved in the community. CLEVELAND (AP) --
The incorrect name of Morris Security Specialists was printed Monday. Darlene Morris recently opened the business at 15 Colonial Drive, Suite 22, Liberty.
The incorrect name of Morris Security Specialists was printed Monday. Darlene Morris recently opened
Stock Listing of Local Interest
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.22 .20 Avalon Holdings,7.05.05 Clear
Council votes against fireworks funding
The event's president says he's disappointed by council's decision. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Woman arrested on drug-trafficking charge
BOARDMAN -- Police arrested a Tippecanoe Road woman on a charge of trafficking in marijuana after
Major snowstorm closes airport, strands travelers
The storm also hit Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, New Mexico and Texas. DENVER (AP) -- A major
Retailers preparing for angry shoppers
Retailers try extra training and extra security to manage stressed-out shoppers. NEW YORK (AP)
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH J 5 10 4 A K 8 6 4 2 J 6 5 WEST EAST A
Red-hot Steelers set for Ravens
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are making a habit of peaking in December, a much-desired
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's college basketball
No. 2 North Carolina 87, St. John's 43 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Erlana Larkins had 17 points and 14
Analyst optimistic about GM plant
A union leader hopes bargaining for the plant's future begins next month. By DON SHILLING
Official: Bed tax can help hall
The money could help promote the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County
NFL PREVIEW | Tonight
MINNESOTA at GREEN BAY Game time: 8 p.m. TV: NFL Network Opening line: Packers by 3 1/2. Record
if you go
IF YOU GO Who: Dangerous Inc., with Zilch and Tilt 360. When: Saturday. Where: Studio West
District will apply for technology grants
One board member said some new construction contracts were too high. By AMANDA GARRETT
Butler is 12th player put on injured reserve list
The starting tackle suffered a broken foot and will have surgery. BEREA (AP) -- The Cleveland
Judge: Courts busiest in state
Give us proper jail access and court security, the chief judge of county court said. By PETER H.
wednesday's nba summaries
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NETS 113, CAVALIERS 111 CLEVELAND (111)--James 10-22 16-21 37, Gooden
Accomplice in murder case gets 6 years
WARREN -- Keyatta Riley Hines, one of the chief accomplices of convicted double murderer Jermaine
Cedar Point donates loose change to charity
Cedar Point donates loose change to charity SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Cedar Point's roller coasters and
Time fails with its Person of the Year
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Time magazine asked a large number of people to name the Person of the Year. They were