News for December 26, 2006

Call for levy in Boardman

BOARDMAN — Revenues coming in lower than anticipated are prompting the township fiscal officer

Increased patrols through Sunday

YOUNGSTOWN — City police will continue their holiday traffic blitz through Sunday. Since last

Biros clemency hearing Jan. 4

WARREN — The Trumbull County prosecutor’s office will continue to prepare for a clemency

Medicare drug enrollment help available Saturday

COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of Insurance staff will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Skier alert: 'Sacrifice to the Snow Gods' set for Friday

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Skis will be tossed into a bonfire Friday at a Pennsylvania ski resort in an

Farm preservation gets more money

MERCER, Pa. — Recently appointed Mercer County Commissioner Kenneth Seamans is already making

Girard seeking halt to court dispute

GIRARD — Attorneys representing Girard have asked the state Supreme Court to reject Judge

Resentencing in videotaped case

WARREN — A city man sent to prison for 10 1/2 years on drug and other convictions after his

Crestview to share literacy program

COLUMBIANA — Crestview Elementary teachers who devised a program to affect early literacy in

Niles Democrats to choose council member

NILES –   Democrat precinct committee members will meet Jan. 11 to replace Frank Fuda as

Store manager charged in theft

BOARDMAN — The manager of a Boardman-Canfield Road discount store is accused of taking the

Sheriff to appeal jury's decision

WARREN — Trumbull County Sheriff Thomas Altiere says his office plans to appeal a federal

Fireworks for First Night

YOUNGSTOWN — The First Night Youngstown fireworks show will go on. City council met in

Struthers seeks county support for jail

STRUTHERS — City council is expected on Wednesday to approve a second reading for an ordinance

Brennan's record performance leads Hawaii to 41-24 victory

The quarterback threw for 559 yards and five TDs against Arizona State. HONOLULU (AP) -- As a

RECOVERY CASES

RECOVERY CASES Ohio leads nation States are now required to recoup the high costs of Medicaid

Rest or test? Patriots facing big decision

New England has secured the fourth playoff spot and could move up to the third. BOSTON (AP) -- A

'Wonderful Life' actress still leaves impact on fans

She's best known for the line, 'Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.' SENECA FALLS,

Panthers stay in the hunt

After snapping a four-game losing skid, Carolina has a chance at the playoffs. CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Ethopian jets bomb airports to aid government in fight

Foreign militants have been joining the Islamic Courts' forces. MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) --

Border insecurity endures

Opinion: Border insecurity endures Washington Post: Since 1996, Congress has passed a series of laws

There's little anticipation for Microsoft's Vista

Businesses have been slow to adopt Microsoft's new operating system. SACRAMENTO BEE After five

Strange note delays flight

The man passed his note of threat to a woman from Sharpsville, Pa. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- A New

Philly not dead with retread: Eagles upend Cowboys, 23-7

Jeff Garcia is 4-1 since replacing injured quarterback Donovan McNabb. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The

From a cop's best friend to just a man's best friend

The police department is going to get a new dog. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Pope pleads for world peace in holiday speech

The pontiff said Christ was reborn for those who suffer. VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI

HOW HE SEES IT Taking current event to scary end

Opinion: By THOMAS P.M. BARNETT SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Quick! Name the country we turn into a

Lawyers make a career out of case involving Resnick

An ad campaign implied the justice was for sale. COLUMBUS (AP) -- State Supreme Court Justice

Nugent's field goal lifts Jets past Fins

New York moved closer to an improbable playoff berth with the 13-10 win. MIAMI (AP) -- The stadium

Income gaps: a dangerous obsession

Opinion: The media and academia are continuously obsessed with "gaps" and "disparities" in income. As one

Avoiding the spotlight: Oden just wants to fit in

The Buckeyes' 7-foot freshman is basically a big kid. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The big teenager wouldn't

Explosion prompts career change

The former Howland policeman had two humvees blown up from under him in Iraq. By TIM YOVICH

Nation struggles toward normalcy

On Christmas, postal carriers delivered 100,000 packages delayed by snow. DENVER (AP) -- The

Teen who faced deportation in '05 celebrates in U.S.

The case garnered attention far beyond western Ohio. OTTAWA, Ohio (AP) -- A German teenager who

States forced to collect for nursing-home care

Families often aren't told about hardship waivers, an AARP spokeswoman said. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

OTHER MEASURES

OTHER MEASURES What Legislature passed In addition to a law that will boost the punishment for

Operation was lifesaver

Operation was lifesaver NEW YORK -- Dr. Michael DeBakey says he was reluctant to undergo the very

Wade bests Bryant as Heat wins easily

The Miami star had 40 points in the win over the Lakers. MIAMI (AP) -- Growing up, Dwyane Wade was

Record keeping plagues Bush in AIDS effort

The inspector general will recommend that the administration clarify its directives. WASHINGTON

British troops raid station; bombings kill 14

Police found 40 bodies in Baghdad, apparent victims of sectarian violence. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

YANKEES TALKING TRADE

Yankees talking trade Randy Johnson may be headed back to the Arizona Diamondbacks, if published

Better designs help boost stores' profits

Architects hope large retailers start thinking about unique designs. PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

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UCLA still No. 1; OSU falls to No. 6

Florida moved up to third after routing the Buckeyes on Saturday. ASSOCIATED PRESS Clemson

Israel offers to take down some military roadblocks

Hamas gunmen have held an Israeli soldier for six months. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel agreed Monday

HOW HE SEES IT Bad comparison distorts reality in Iraq

Opinion: By JOHN CRISP SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE It turns out that the term "civil war" has a

COLLEGE BOWL PREVIEW | Today

CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9-4) vs. MIDDLE TENNESSEE (7-5) What: Motor City Bowl; Where: Detroit; Game

At 83, homicides climb highest in city in more than 55 years

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Two shooting deaths this weekend brought the number of homicides in the city to

Titans still have playoff hopes

After starting the year 0-5 they have won eight of their last 10 games. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --

Judges likely to set inmate caps

Let the federal court resolve the county jail conflict, a local administrative judge says. By

Stockstill wary of CMU size

The Middle Tennesse State coach doesn't have a speed edge, either. DETROIT (AP) -- Middle

'Godfather of Soul' James Brown dies

'Godfather of Soul' James Brown dies JAMES BROWN, 73, the dynamic performer who changed the shape

STEELERS Ugly season all but over

Ben Roethlisberger said it was frustrating, but the team will bounce back. By TOM WILLIAMS

POWERFUL STORMS SLAM THE SOUTHEAST

Powerful storms slam the Southeast TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Powerful storms damaged at least three

Tiger Woods finishes off brilliant season in style

He won eight times, including two more major titles. By DOUG FERGUSON AP GOLF WRITER Tiger

Christians celebrate despite problems

Few foreign visitors went to Bethlehem over the Christmas holiday. LONDON (AP) -- From soldiers

Christmas yard displays attract vandals, thieves

In the Chicago area, 32 baby Jesus dolls were stolen from Nativity scenes. HAMILTON Ohio (AP) --

Seahawks lose, but still win division

Arizona beat the 49ers to wrap up the title for Seattle. SEATTLE (AP) -- Michael Boulware sat in

Grant coming from NASA and Mich. institute

MCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS DETROIT -- NASA and the Michigan Research Institute are to announce this week

In a survey, 76 percent of executives said they would attend to office duties while on vacation this week.

In a survey, 76 percent of executives said they would attend to office duties while on vacation this

Ducks still having mighty good year

Sporting a new look, Anaheim is cruising along with a 27-5-6 record. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- No

Fighting Irish want to silence critics with victory

Most people consider them the underdogs against LSU in the Sugar Bowl. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --

Centenarian sisters: Life has been good

Even though the sisters live miles apart, they stay in contact through letters By SARAH POULTON

Operation Snowflake brings out altruism

This program also helps instill the spirit of volunteerism in a lot of people, participants say.

Cancer patient prepares for stem-cell transplant

It will take more than a year to rebuild her immune system. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF

Thieves nab more than 20K at church

NEW YORK (AP) -- Two grinches spoiled Christmas Day for a church, robbing the safe of more than

All Americans can embrace the principles of Kwanzaa

Editorial: The seven-day festival known as Kwanzaa remains clouded in misconceptions. Coming as it does

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Mountaineers try to end 0-5 streak

West Virginia has lost 11 of its last 12 bowls, including all five in Jacksonville. MORGANTOWN,

Re-enactors follow Washington's path

The reality of the original crossing wasn't anything like the famous painting. WASHINGTON

'Godfather of Soul' shaped modern R &amp; amp;B, funk music

ATLANTA (AP) -- James Brown, the undeniable "Godfather of Soul," told friends from his hospital bed

HDTV: Up close and too personal?

The technology could be the end of extreme close-ups, some say. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Vanity, thy

Cox finds new friend in tabloid journalism

The role allows the actress to move beyond her 'Friends' character. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In the

MONDAY EAGLES 23, COWBOYS 7

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3 shot to death in Butler murder-suicide

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) -- A man shot and killed two people he lived with on Christmas Day before shooting

Calendar of Events available for free

Calendar of Events available for free WARREN -- The Trumbull County Calendar of Events, which

CBS president for 26 years began his career in Dayton

BOSTON (AP) -- Frank Stanton, a broadcasting pioneer and CBS president for 26 years who helped build

U.S. troops detain Iranians caught in raid on insurgents

Iran wants to have more influence in Iraq, but Bush opposes that. WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. troops

Online gym affects traditional classes

Some educators say online gym courses are risky and of poor quality. UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (AP) --

Botched XP costs Bengals

It seemed only fitting that weather played a role in the outcome. DENVER (AP) -- Rod Smith

National Business Digest

NATION Short job stints look bad to employers, survey says NEW YORK -- If your r &

'D' answers preseason naysayers

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Poor Ohio State, the national publications said. All those weapons on offense, and

Crimes against children targeted

If more defendants go to trial, convictions could drop, critics of the measure say. COLUMBUS (AP)

Collapse puts Colts in must-win situation

After a 9-0 start the team is 11-4 and could even lose a first-round bye. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --

North South vulnerable. West deals.

North South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH K Q 8 4 3 A 5 Q A K 6 5 3 WEST EAST J

Bye, bye, Big Unit? Yanks talking trade

Randy Johnson may be headed back to Arizona. NEW YORK (AP) -- Randy Johnson could be leaving the

Bill to control certain animals

Ohio law requires permits for possession of most wild animals native to Ohio. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A

PROPOSAL | Provisions of bill A bill introduced in the last session of the Ohio General Assembly by state Rep. George Distel, a Conneaut Democrat, will be reintroduced in the next session in January.

Obtain a personal possession permit. Maintain liability insurance that covers claims for injury or

Automakers use improved dummies in their crash tests

Automakers gain more information as crash dummies go high-tech. WASHINGTON (AP) -- When General

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