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Hanging of Hussein filmed
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Saddam Hussein, the shotgun-waving dictator who ruled Iraq with a
Girard considers joining Niles bus service
GIRARD — City council members are considering adding additional public transportation services
It's time for the Polar Bear Plunge
LAKE MILTON — Grandview Tavern’s third annual Polar Bear Plunge will be at noon on
Fund to help son with mom's funeral
AUSTINTOWN —  A fund for Josh Kellar, whose mother was found dead during a fire at her
Howland sergeant suspended
HOWLAND — A police sergeant has been suspended for a day for not reporting the misconduct of a
Commissioners call for court consolidation
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Commissioner John A. McNally has joined his colleague, Anthony
Airport hit mark to get $1M FAA funding
VIENNA — The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport’s director of aviation hopes for a good
Car dealers -- can you spare a van?
YOUNGSTOWN — Kollege Tots & Kids Day Care is looking for some help to replace a 15-
4 car thefts in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Police are investigating three thefts from vehicles and an auto theft, all
New tourism director did same job in Europe
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners hired Phil T. Moore of Liberty today as director of
New Castle tax hike scrapped
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A proposed property tax increase for New Castle residents was scrapped by
Oregon posts second-highest Sun Bowl win
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Yvenson Bernard barely pushed into the end zone on a gutsy 2-point
Mahoning departments slashed for '07
YOUNGSTOWN — A reduction of more than $6 million in the county’s general fund budget
All Goddess sponsorships secured
WARREN — All sponsors have been lined up for the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County’s
Gunman gets pain pills from pharmacy
BOARDMAN — A gunman robbed a Southern Boulevard drug store, taking 1,000 tablets of a powerful
No injuries in Casal's fire
HOWLAND — Damage is estimated at $33,000 as the result of a dryer fire this morning at Casal's
Trooper hit in Trumbull
CHAMPION — An Ohio State Highway Patrol sergeant was injured when his patrol car was struck by
Strickland's Jan. 13 inaugural schedule
COLUMBUS – The Strickland-Fisher Inaugural Committee announced today the inaugural festivities
Tyson set for Arizona court this morning
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Tyson was arrested early today on suspicion of driving under the
Replacement sought for stolen day care van
YOUNGSTOWN —  Kollege Tots & Kids Day Care is looking for some help to replace a 15-
Passengers mean FAA money for airport
VIENNA — The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport’s director of aviation is hopeful for a
7 officers indicted in deaths of 2 men
One of the victims was a mentally retarded man who had seven wounds, five in the back. NEW ORLEANS
Analysts: Toyota will take over Ford's No. 2 spot
One service expects a sales decline of nearly 20 percent for Ford this month. DETROIT (AP) -- Ford
Use poppies for painkillers, U.S. rep urges
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH WASHINGTON -- After a year of escalating Afghan heroin production, calls
Justices' ruling expands use of battered-woman syndrome
The evidence can be used when a victim's credibility is questioned. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Prosecutors
Employees voting on pact that would end long strike
Early voting backed the tentative contract at Goodyear. AKRON (AP) -- A three-month-long strike by
Senate Democrats to revisit the legal rights of detainees
One matter is language stripping detainees of rights. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats plan to
thursday's nhl summary
THURSDAY'S NHL SUMMARY RED WINGS 7, BLUE JACKETS 4 Detroit214--7 Columbus022--4 First Period
Domestic violence rates drop sharply
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Domestic violence rates fell sharply between 1993 and 2004, the Justice
9,000-year-old artifact creates excitement
The woman who found it didn't realize what she had. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL The black flint stone
Talented Finns too tough for M.V.
The game was the first of two exhibitions involving Northern European teams. By GREG GULAS
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Mavericks 101, Suns 99 DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki hit a 19-foot jumper with 1.3 seconds left and
Fast food: Low-cost diet to obesity
Opinion: By HANNAH LUPIEN SPECIAL TO THE BALTIMORE SUN There is something to be said for fast food: It is
Girl strangled while playing with dog leash
ALLIANCE (AP) -- An 11-year-old girl apparently was strangled while playing with her brother with a
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Paterno's next goal is to return to a sideline view
The Nittany Lions will play the Volunteers in Tampa's Outback Bowl. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Joe
Gambling not taxed, judge says
Canada wanted to tax the gambling as a business. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL Brian and Terry Leblanc
"Thirty-two years ago, he assumed the nation's highest office during the greatest constitutional crisis since the Civil War. In that troubled era, America needed strength, wisdom, and good judgment,
Opinion: "Thirty-two years ago, he assumed the nation's highest office during the greatest constitutional
This caricaturist discovered his talent as a kid
Editor's note: Eighth in a series about First Night Youngstown performers. This artist has worked
Court allows Werner bonuses
Werner asks to be allowed to give its CEO a raise up to 40 percent. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
Man helps save boy from attack by 2 Rottweilers
Police told the man that the boy would have been killed without his help. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL
men's basketball
MEN'S BASKETBALL EAST Delaware 71, Niagara 53 Drexel 61, George Mason 49 Duquesne 98, Boston
NATION
NATION Apple shares drop at news of federal probe of options SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Shares of Apple
Ski Report
Ski Report LEBANON, N.H. (AP) -- Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain
Time will help repair teenager's reputation
Dear Annie: I am 15 years old. When I was in eighth grade, I started dating a sophomore in high
County lockup passes grand jury inspection
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury inspection of the county jail found the facility to be
STEELHOUNDS Central showdown downtown
With a sweep this weekend, Youngstown can move into a tie for first place in the Northeast Division.
Le Cercle Fran & ccedil;ais elects officers for 2007
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of Le Cercle Fran & ccedil;ais held their annual meeting Dec. 16 at the
Saddam's execution expected within days
The U.S. military said three Marines and a soldier were killed in combat Thursday. LOS ANGELES
President declares day to mourn Ford
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP)-- President Bush has declared Tuesday as a National Day of Mourning for the
Five at a time, playing favorites
Sing a song of sexy/suicide/escape/division/ romance. But don't take it too personally. By JOHN
New Orleans' future is looking up
Opinion: By WILLIAM H. CHAFE SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST Nearly 16 months after Hurricane Katrina, New
Harding's Eargle shares the wealth in big victory
The Raiders defeated Columbus Brookhaven in Canton's holiday tournament. By ERIC HAMILTON
Cops arrest 5 teens in mailbox blasts
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) -- Five teenagers have been arrested after homemade bombs were thrown at a
Investors, journalists view world differently
Opinion: By LAWRENCE H. SUMMERS SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES The year 2007 begins with a vast
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH K J 5 Q 8 5 7 5 2 A J 4 3 WEST EAST Q 8 2 A
Thursday's Sports Transactions
Thursday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press FOOTBALL National Football League
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Group seeks volunteers, activity ideas
A Stopping the Violence celebration is set for 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at New Canaan Church. By SEAN BARRON
Knight's quest for victory record delayed
UNLV spoiled the party for ending Dean Smith's reign in 2006. LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- Bob Knight's
Lynch, Cal run over Texas A & amp;M
The Golden Bears capped their second 10-win season in three years. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Unlike two
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Respiratory infection strikes bonobos
Zoo keepers are not sure how the chimpanzees became infected. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A severe
Hosts vie for viewers as the ball drops
Dick Clark will again make an appearance on his ABC special. By SCOTT COLLINS LOS ANGELES TIMES
Swearing-in scheduled for Marc Dann
WARREN -- Marc Dann, a Cleveland native and Liberty attorney, will be sworn in as Ohio's 47th
Turnovers plague Penguins
YSU had two turnovers in the final 13 seconds of a 57-52 loss to Wright State. By PETE MOLLICA
Police investigate shooting, burglary
A man was also charged with robbery. YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating a shooting and a
Major Indoor Soccer League
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB Chicago63.667-- Philadelphia53.625 1/2 Detroit55.5001
Lead limited in kids' jewelry
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A government regulatory agency has taken steps toward banning children's jewelry
Driver gets new sentence for crash
A flawed state law brought the city man back to court for resentencing. By HAROLD GWIN
Israel OKs arms for Abbas' forces
Fighting between the Hamas and Fatah factions has left 17 people dead. JERUSALEM (AP) -- With
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Sarachman, 60, of 20C Hunter's Woods Blvd.,
Many 3-year-olds found to be overweight, obese
Experts recommend breast-feeding for at least the first six months. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO --
Central showdown downtown
With a sweep this weekend, Youngstown can move into a tie for first place in the Northeast Division.
Development group hoping to repay city
The corporation has paid 100,000 toward its debt. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
It's a matter of trust and integrity
Opinion: After the House Republicans' miserable record on ethics -- and having four members resign in
Nursing class placement tests set
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Career & amp; Technical Center School of Practical Nursing has
Weather cooperates for outdoor work
Weather cooperates for outdoor work Above-normal temperatures have given workers the chance to
Poll puts Bush at top of 2 lists: villains, heroes
Oprah Winfrey was chosen best celebrity role model by 29 percent of those polled. WASHINGTON (AP)
Council downsizes personnel in attempt to save money
Council is considering applying for Act 47, to have the city declared financially distressed. By
LOCAL
LOCAL Girard's Bass unbeaten at 171 GIRARD -- Girard High wrestler Gary Bass remains undefeated
Budget reduction leads recorder to lay off two workers, cut hours
The recorder says his new hours will be noon to 4 p.m. beginning Tuesday. LISBON -- Columbiana
Longest-serving director will leave office in January
Fred Dailey has his critics in the area of environmental protection. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The state's
Probe continues into Austintown house fire
AUSTINTOWN -- Fire did 90,000 damage to a house on Athens Drive, the township fire department
Niles bank takes stock off Nasdaq listing
NILES -- First Niles Financial is having its common stock removed from the Nasdaq stock listings.
Streaky Penguins seek consistency for playoff race
Their current losing streak has wiped out the gains from a recent winning ride. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Donnell Ford buys Loudon dealership
The Donnell group added the Lincoln and Mercury lines with the deal. SALEM -- David Flynn, the
COLLEGE BOWL PREVIEW \ Today's games
CLEMSON (8-4) vs. KENTUCKY (7-5) What: Music City Bowl Where: Nashville Game time: 1 p.m. TV: ESPN
NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday's other games
Sabres 4, Hurricanes 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Ryan Miller made 29 saves, and Ales Kotalik scored on a
Rutgers wallops Kansas St., 37-10; Scarlet Knights finish season 11-2
Ray Rice and Tim Brown paved the way for Rutgers' first bowl victory. HOUSTON (AP) -- Rutgers'
Throngs celebrate life of James Brown
Throngs celebrate life of James Brown A WOMAN holds a picture of singer James Brown as his body
JFK threatened on Ireland trip
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) -- President John F. Kennedy was the subject of three separate death threats
iTunes back to normal
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) -- Apple Computer Inc.'s popular iTunes Music Store appeared to be back to
Struthers man pleads innocent to vehicular manslaughter
YOUNGSTOWN -- Arlie G. Dorman Jr. of Struthers pleaded innocent at arraignment Thursday in municipal
DANIEL NEGREANU | Poker What do you do when things are going right?
You'll occasionally find yourself in a poker game where it seems you can do no wrong. Every hand
Beeghly Center to be site of Scout event
YOUNGSTOWN -- Boy Scout Troop 55 of Youngstown is hosting the 11th annual Scout Youngstown State
US Airways holds to 8.4B offer
US Airways continues to back its plan for taking over Delta. ATLANTA (AP) -- US Airways has no
Deputies plead innocent in case
The three are accused of failing to arrest a former auxiliary deputy. WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio
Edwards launches bid for president
He spent the morning working in the backyard of a hurricane-ravaged home. WASHINGTON POST NEW
PBS to present special on former president
KENT-- To mark the passing of former President Gerald Ford, PBS 45/49 has changed its programming
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Dec. 24 Assault: A North
"Valerie on the Stairs" (10 p.m., Showtime): The "Masters of Horror" anthology series continues with "Valerie on the Stairs." It's an adaptation of a Clive Barker story about a writer (Tyron Leitso)
"Valerie on the Stairs" (10 p.m., Showtime): The "Masters of Horror" anthology series continues with
Gerald R. Ford's legacy: The healing of a nation
Editorial: When Gerald Rudolph Ford suddenly slipped into the presidency in August 1974, few, if any, would
Cop who arrested Gibson claims harassment
Cop who arrested Gibson claims harassment LOS ANGELES -- The sheriff's deputy who arrested Mel
Mount Union defeats Roanoke 50-48
PHOENIX -- Mount Union blew most of a double digit lead in the final 10 minutes and survived a
Kicker is hero for Okla. St.
The Cowboys beat Alabama for their first bowl victory since 2002. SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) -- Jason
Ohio St. football players cleared over fundraiser
They attended an Akron dinner to raise money for their families to go to Arizona. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Police search professor's office in probe of wife's brutal death
The slaying looks as though it was staged to look like a burglary, police said. NORRISTOWN, Pa.
Kennedy Catholic suffers 58-57 defeat
BLACKHAWK, Pa. -- Marsell Holden and Kyle Randall each scored 21 points Thursday for the Kennedy
KNIGHT COMES UP SHORT
Knight comes up short Texas Tech lost to UNLV, 74-66, Thursday night, keeping coach Bobby Knight
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college hoops
No. 9 Baylor 89, N. Carolina A & amp;T 40 WACO, Texas -- Latara Darrett and Latoya Wyatt each
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Milton and Rebecca Gonzalez, Struthers, boy, Dec. 26. Mickey
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Jan. 5 At Las Vegas (SHO), Anthony Hanshaw,
AGENDA SATURDAY
Agenda Saturday Springfield Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., closing of the books meeting, township
Rockets soar to eighth straight
Tony Matisi's club defeated Ursuline, 44-31. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LOWELLVILLE
Government troops move into capital
Many fear Islamists and radicals will set up an insurgency. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS MOGADISHU,
It's back to school for an evolving FBI
Agents and supervisors are taught how businesses adapt to changing times. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Mooney topples Fitch
Ellie Shields led Howland to the North Allegheny Holiday Tournament title. AUSTINTOWN -- Junior
Youngstown Fire Chief John J. O'Neill Jr. said the department is on track in its 10-year-plan to replace equipment. At a ceremony Thursday, two pumper trucks, each worth 230,000, were commissioned at
Youngstown Fire Chief John J. O'Neill Jr. said the department is on track in its 10-year-plan to
5 days of ceremonies will pay tribute to Ford but won't match Reagan's
The funeral has been designated as a special security event because of concerns about terrorism.
Bush working on war strategy
LOS ANGELES TIMES CRAWFORD, Texas -- President Bush said Thursday that he was "making good
Daniels, Bollman battle illnesses
Life is slowly returning to normal for both assistant coaches. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Late last June,
Grand jury indicts man in store robbery
The grand jury also indicted an Alliance teen on a charge of inducing panic. By HAROLD GWIN
Youngstown 2010 kudos
Youngstown 2010 kudos YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's 2010 plan is getting more national attention. The
National Basketball Association
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB
Let science be science
Opinion: The Providence Journal: Add the U.S. Geological Survey to the list of scientific agencies the Bush
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Dec. 29 1957 -- Tobin Rote passes for four touchdowns and scores another to give
quotable
quotable I've learned to be a go-with-the-flow girl. If you don't expect anything, you can't
Rockies, Plains prepare for another winter storm
Airlines were trying to get travelers to leave early or wait until after the storm. DENVER (AP) --
SURPLUS FOOD
Surplus food Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Mediator picked for jail dispute
The county and the inmates' lawyers called for a cap of 315 prisoners. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
New home sewage rules go beyond state's
The new rules should not be much of a shock in the county. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF
Tax millage is left unchanged in '07 spending plan
Commissioners gave 11,400 to New Castle for costs associated with the recent house explosion. By
Teammates select 'Fast Willie' MVP
He's the fourth Pittsburgh running back to receive the honor. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Willie Parker, a
City joins lead-paint lawsuit
The company has filed a federal lawsuit against cities that sue over lead paint. CANTON (AP) --
hottest hosts
hottest hosts Who's going to come out on top? Ryan Seacrest, left, and Carson Daly, right, are
Sponges develop musty odor quickly
Dear Heloise: Here's a problem that perhaps you or your readers could help me with: I use plain,
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Warren Harding 68, Columbus Brookhaven 59
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and has issued new permits.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
Today is Friday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2006. There are two days left in the year. On this date in 1916 (according to the New Style calendar; Dec. 16th by the Old Style), Grigory Rasputin, the so-
Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2006. There are two days left in the year. On this date
COACHES BIOS Jim Bollman, Joe Daniels
Jim Bollman Title: Offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Family: Wife. Terri; daughters
North Carolina cruises; Arizona tops California
No. 9 Kansas pulled away late against Detroit. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Brandan
Detroit rallies to beat Columbus
Dan Cleary's first career three-goal game led the Red Wings. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Detroit coach Mike
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Blue Jays Club -- is sponsoring an exhibition series for high school varsities and JVs