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Taft reprimanded by Ohio's high court
COLUMBUS — Days before his term is set to expire, Gov. Bob Taft received a public reprimand
Jail mismanagement demoralizing, officials say
STRUTHERS — City council continued its push to have the Mahoning County jail fully used by
Oil spill cleanup started in neighborhood today
GREEN — Cleanup is under way at Lisbon Road properties that were affected by an oil spill.
New contract in Craig Beach
CRAIG BEACH — Village council called a special meeting Wednesday to discuss and approve an
Trumbull swearing-in produced tears
WARREN — One officeholder became teary-eyed as he talked about the death of former President
Suspensions extended for 2 area lawyers
COLUMBUS — Failing to resolve child support enforcement issues has led two area attorneys to
Boardman raises bypass 6
BOARDMAN — While three township department heads got raises for next year and three nonunion
Fake cops fire two shots in robbery
NILES – A Cortland man was robbed after being fired at by two gunmen posing as police
Zambelli Fireworks to light up Times Square
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The sky will be awash with Zambelli fireworks at the world’s most
Couple swept away have family here
CHAMPION – Leah Cordner of Champion has all but resigned herself that her daughter and son-in-
Howland dog owner has court date
WARREN – A Howland Township dog owner, who has been the target of complaints about her animal
Deadly fire caused by smoking crack
WEATHERSFIELD – A Briarfield at the Ridge nursing home resident died earlier this year after
Travelers gone, but not luggage
Forecasters warn that another snowstorm was bearing down on Denver. DENVER (AP) -- The stranded
Michigan's future to hinge on union contracts
About half of Ford's U.S. hourly work force agreed to buyouts. DETROIT (AP) -- Scott Swiercz
Woman jailed in shooting
Woman jailed in shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- The woman accused of shooting 26-year-old David Guerrero of
For 25th year, Santa brings pecan pie
So far, the recipient hasn't been able to catch Santa in the act. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It's no secret
JUSTICE SYSTEM AND MENTAL ILLNESS Some observations
Approximately 5 percent of the U.S. population has a serious mental illness. The U.S. Department of
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Dolphins: The latest candidate in a seven-season search for a successful successor to Dan Marino has
Questions remain open about other suspects
Many leads were not followed through, the report said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI failed to fully
Deal for creditors to bring 9.25M
Arter & amp; Hadden owed millions of dollars in pension obligations and other debts when it
Stumbling Bengals need plenty of assistance
Sunday's one-point loss in Denver has Marvin Lewis' team chasing the Broncos and Jets. CINCINNATI
Spaziani relishes moment at top
He'll guide Boston College in its bowl game against Navy. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Boston College
Moment in BCS sun arrives for Boise State
The Broncos are in Arizona preparing for a showdown with Oklahoma. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Boise
By LEIGH GROGAN
By LEIGH GROGAN SCRIPPS HOWARD Q. Whatever happened to the ordinary sweatshirt? Nothing
Devils shut out Penguins
New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur earned his 85th career shutout. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --
Ochoa selected as top female
The LPGA golfer won six times during 2006. By DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS Lorena Ochoa
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2006. There are four days left in the year. On this date in 1831, naturalist Charles Darwin sets out on a round-the-world voyage aboard the HMS Beagle.
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2006. There are four days left in the year. On this
Patterson, Pitcock power D
The Buckeyes' veterans led a revamped offense to 12 straight victories. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Back in
MSB regroups as The Resonators
The group won't be doing any more double shows. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Twenty
Learn to give intrusive neighbors the brush-off
Dear Annie: During the past year, the mother and stepfather of some friends moved into a home that
Help offered for choosing Medicare drug plan
Altogether, 61 Part D plans are available in Ohio for 2007 coverage. COLUMBUS -- Ohio Department
Cleveland-area program works with the mentally ill
The cost of supervising and medicating the mentally ill doubles the prison costs. CLEVELAND (AP)
Bush puts lawyers in key White House jobs
The president is hiring a fourth associate counsel, a White House spokeswoman said. BALTIMORE SUN
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH 6 5 2 K 7 2 9 5 4 2 A 6 2 WEST EAST Q 10 9 8
Girard asks court to end dispute
GIRARD -- Attorneys representing Girard have asked the state Supreme Court to reject Judge Michael
MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUM
MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUM JETS 13, DOLPHINS 10 N.Y. Jets00310--13 Miami00010--10 Third Quarter
SHOOTING AT FLA. MALL LEAVES ONE SHOPPER DEAD
Shooting at Fla. mall leaves one shopper dead BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- One person was shot to death
Teachers to present research at meeting
The teachers used technology to find a way to improve pupil reading skills. COLUMBIANA --
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.95 --.03 Avalon Holdings,7.12.04 Clear
Longevity gene link also keeps mind clear
There are about 70,000 centenarians in the U.S. today. SCRIPPS HOWARD A gene variation that's
Sheriff to appeal ruling on job bidding
WARREN -- Trumbull County Sheriff Thomas Altiere says his office plans to appeal a federal jury's
AFTER-CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Retailers slash prices to prolong buying season
Luxury stores and online businesses did much better than expected. NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's
Court: Saddam to hang
The ex-dictator is being held in an American military prison. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's highest
Here is easy cookie recipe to hang on new fridge
Dear Heloise: I had a copy of your cookie-mix recipe made from a cake mix hanging on my
Thousands of doctors to join Blue Cross class-action suit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Thousands of Pennsylvania doctors may be eligible to join a lawsuit over a Blue
Cowher's decision expected next week
Pittsburgh's 15-year coach should discuss his future plans by midweek. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Bill
NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's games
Wizards 116, Grizzlies 101 WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas scored 31 points and Washington used a
High court overturns convictions in 1988 slaying
COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered new trials for two men convicted 16 years
Fit is most important for men's formal wear
Proper tailoring for men might be more necessary than it is for women. ASSOCIATED PRESS Sure,
Funding OK'd for New Year's fireworks
One council member said there was a communication problem that's mostly the First Night group's
LOCAL
LOCAL Mooney-Fitch girls basketball AUSTINTOWN -- Today's varsity girls basketball game between
More, more teachers retired and rehired
Solon's superintendent earns 197,950 per year in addition to a state pension equal to about 88
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Home prices rising at only 2.4 percent
Cleveland is included in the worst-performing markets, as is Detroit. NEW YORK (AP) -- Prices of
Fiscal officer to recommend levy for fall
One trustee favors union concessions, separate levies for departments or staffing adjustments. By
Dems to target oil companies for energy fund
It's likely that tax breaks for the oil industry will take a hit. WASHINGTON (AP) -- House
Ethiopia is battling Islamic movement
Four al-Qaida leaders blamed for the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies are leaders in the militia.
Dems hope to rein in spending, but how?
The war in Iraq is costing the United States as much as 8 billion a month. WASHINGTON POST
Women can wear black-tie attire to party
Men's formal wear is the obvious inspiration for the look. NEW YORK (AP) -- Special occasions
The accidental president: Ford, dead at 93
The morning after becoming president, he made his own breakfast and padded to the front door in his
Commissioners designate more funds to farm program
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MERCER, Pa. -- Recently appointed Mercer County
Democrats to pick Fuda's replacement
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Democratic precinct committee members will
Surgeon: Fidel Castro does not have cancer
U.S. officials still believe that the Cuban leader is gravely ill. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS MIAMI --
War in Iraq doesn't stop for holiday
For most U.S. troops at war, Christmas is just another day. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Pfc. John Alonzo
Phantoms, Finns set to face off
Finland's speed is expected to test Mahoning Valley. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Phantoms play
Associated Press
Associated Press LOOKING HER BEST: Actress Kat Foster of the Fox HD comedy "Til Death" learns how
LATEST NEWS | Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: A string of car bombs and other blasts killed at least 54 Iraqis
Here's hope for fewer 'perp walks'
Opinion: By OLIVER R. GOODENOUGH THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. -- As 2006 nears its
Here's a magical diet makeover
Step by step, you can reconstruct the way you eat, with marvelous results. By J.M. HIRSCH
Wording in sentence brings case back
WARREN -- A city man sent to prison for 101/2 years on drug and other convictions, after his
C. Michigan romps to Detroit win
The Chippewas defeated Middle Tennessee State, 31-14. DETROIT (AP) -- Central Michigan did enough
U.S. troop deaths top 9/11 total
No credible evidence links the Sept. 11 attacks to Iraq. NEW YORK (AP) -- In a span of a few
Political games may turn off voters in Columbiana County
Editorial: At a time when commissioners in Columbiana County needed to be on their best behavior, partisan
THURSDAY'S GAME
THURSDAY'S GAME Green Bay 9, Minnesota 7 SATURDAY'S GAME Kansas City 20, Oakland 9 SUNDAY'S
Violent crime is up
Opinion: Washington Post: During the 1990s and the early part of this decade, crime fell and stayed down --
Blacks open celebration with dance
The annual seven-day celebration will continue through Monday. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR
Hollywood couple's daughter is baptized
Hollywood couple's daughter is baptized CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's 1
Islamic Courts leaders preparing for long war
The U.S. accuses the Islamic Courts of being aligned with al-Qaida. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Hundreds of homes damaged
The wind tossed an airplane through a wall and snapped the wings off 50 planes. DAYTONA BEACH,
Council to push for jail staffing
STRUTHERS -- City council is expected to approve a second reading today for an ordinance petitioning
Ohio State duo laid groundwork
Ohio State duo laid groundwork BACK IN August it seemed a long shot that Ohio State would have a
AUSTINTOWN
AUSTINTOWN Dec. 18 Criminal damaging: Windows were shot out at a home in the 3000 block of
More troops would stop the influx of insurgents, another senator said.
More troops would stop the influx of insurgents, another senator said. WASHINGTON POST
Moralists target Mary Cheney
Opinion: By WILLIAM SALETAN SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST Poor Dick Cheney. He was sure we'd find
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LEFTOVERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LEFTOVERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON So you have prepared too much pork roast
Intentional gas-line blast kills 260
A gang of thieves has been tapping the pipeline for months. LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- A child's flip
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Margaret Dulin, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 22.
Spa treatment
Spa treatment Both rice and dried beans often require long soaks to soften them before cooking. If
SATURDAY
SATURDAY North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will hold a breakfast buffet from 7 to
Tsunami drill marks second anniversary
Efforts are being made to prepare for the next monster waves. BALI, Indonesia (AP) -- Sirens
Christians throughout world mark birth of savior
Security was provided for 31 churches in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the surrounding
Rapist targets young males, spreads fear in community
Very rarely does a serial rapist become a serial killer, an expert said. BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) -- A
Break from the routine
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR OLIDAYS ARE THE TRADITIONAL TIME FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS. But what if your
Study: Losing weight cuts risk
Obese men have a higher risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. ATLANTA (AP) -- Here's
Weather prompts resorts to scale back operations
Only nine of 32 trails are open at Seven Springs. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Skis will be tossed into a
ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's other games
Sabres 6, Capitals 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chris Drury had two goals and two assists, sparking
Feminize a tux to show you're all woman
Touches of glamour will soften the look. NEW YORK (AP) -- The key to a woman wearing menswear is
In Jesus' birthplace, celebrations include mix of religious groups
Six years of Israeli-Palestinian violence have cut down tourist numbers. BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP)
2006-07 FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES
2006-07 FOOTBALL BOWL GAMES Tuesday, Dec. 19 Poinsettia Bowl At San Diego TCU 37, Northern
Obama will ignite politics in 2007
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- While the New Year can be expected to bring a series of major announcements about who
SERVE A VARIETY OF APPETIZERS-CRUNCHY/CREAMY, RAW/COOKED, HOT/COLD, SAVORY/SWEET-BUT MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WOULD STILL GO TOGETHER IF IT WAS ON A PLATE AT THE SAME TIME.
Serve a variety of appetizers-crunchy/creamy, raw/cooked, hot/cold, savory/sweet-but make sure
PENGUINS SHUT OUT
Penguins shut out Martin Brodeur made 26 saves for his 85th career shutout and the New Jersey
if you go
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Defiant leaders vow to continue program
Washington and some allies suspect Iran's ultimate goal is to create atomic weapons. TEHRAN, Iran
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER INVOLVED IN PLANE MISHAP
British prime minister involved in plane mishap MIAMI -- A commercial jet carrying British Prime
Wireless scanners aid police in their work
Clermont County is involved in a pilot program to test the device. BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) -- With the
"Very Funny Commercials of the Year: 2006" (9 p.m., TBS): They're clever, they're quick and often they're what we remember most about the shows we watch, even if we can't recall exactly what product
"Very Funny Commercials of the Year: 2006" (9 p.m., TBS): They're clever, they're quick and often
Bill would restore felons' voting rights
Now, a felon's rights can only be restored by the state's clemency board. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP)
Store manager arrested in theft of bank deposits
BOARDMAN -- The manager of a Boardman-Canfield Road discount store is accused of taking the store's
Heartburn drugs linked to hip fractures in study
The researchers speculated that the drugs make it more difficult for the body to absorb calcium.
Under pressure from U.S., Pakistan plans to tighten Afghan border
The two countries have been quarreling over which bears responsibility for cross-border infiltration
"People continue to die of hunger and thirst, disease and poverty, in this age of plenty and unbridled consumerism."
Opinion: "People continue to die of hunger and thirst, disease and poverty, in this age of plenty and
Soft landing likely for U.S. economy
Slower growth is expected to bring down interest rates. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A trade group
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric A. Humer, 24, of 4602 Appaloosa Drive, Dover, Pa., and
Gang member shot dead in mall
The dead man's blood left stains in the tile grout. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL BOYNTON BEACH,
Israel approves West Bank settlement
The settlement will eventually house 100 families. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel has approved a new
Names released of 2 who police think drowned
ENGLEWOOD, Ohio (AP) -- A couple believed to have drowned while trying to save the family dog was
Set has 126 songs from Wilder's books
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The way Laura Ingalls Wilder used music to help weave her stories of life
Former NRA member calls for reasonable gun controls
Opinion: Former NRA member calls for reasonable gun controls EDITOR: The recent dustup over carrying
Bush's resolve turns reckless
Opinion: By JOHN F. KERRY SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- There's something much worse than
Biros clemency hearing Jan. 4
WARREN -- The Trumbull County prosecutor's office will continue to prepare for a clemency hearing
To prevent crisis, Beijing extends investment curb to auto industry
The Chinese economy is expected to grow by 10.5 percent this year. BEIJING (AP) -- China announced
Bowden charts a new course
Florida State plays UCLA in the Emerald Bowl in the Giants' ballpark. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --
Better balanced Ravens looking for busy January
Steve McNair's arm and Brian Billick's tone-down personality has paid off. OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)
Policemen undertake large risk
The deaths of four American soldiers brings the toll to 2,969 since March 2003. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
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