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Vindy.com for December 4, 2007
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Red Cross aids family after Mercer fire
Red Cross aids family after Mercer fire HADLEY, Pa. — The American Red Cross is assisting a Perry
Austintown teachers want school board to return to contract talks
Austintown teachers want school board to return to contract talks AUSTINTOWN — Teachers have asked
Ohio Auditor says Brookfield schools can save $1M
Ohio Auditor says Brookfield schools can save $1M BROOKFIELD — The Auditor of State’s
Suspects in shooting death back in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men wanted in connection with the shooting death of James E. Dow last month were
Columbiana Co. health commissioner indicted
LISBON — A Columbiana County grand jury has indicted county Health Commissioner Robert Morehead on
Salem gas prices lowest in Ohio
SALEM — Christmas presents came early for Salem area residents — gasoline prices that appear to be
Arrest follows rape indictment
YOUNGSTOWN — Michael I. Skidmore of Diamond has been arrested on a 12-count indictment that charges
Armed robbery brings 8 years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old Meghan Circle man is sentenced to eight years in prison for the Jan. 16,
Life sentence sends message to the lawless
YOUNGSTOWN — A third Youngstown man is going to prison for life for killing Martwain Dill; Robert
Restaurant opening soon on Federal Plaza West
YOUNGSTOWN — Owners of a new restaurant are entering the food industry for the first time because
Ryan would sanction Brazil in extradition case
WARREN – U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th, says he’s prepared to seek economic and travel sanctions
FBI agent lists details of big heist
YOUNGSTOWN — The surveillance videotape was taken from AT Systems before the theft of $7.4 million,
Election results final in tight races
YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly a month after the election, the results are final in two tight races: Campbell
No trial date set in golf ball assault
WARREN – A trial date has not been set for a Howland man accused of using a golf ball to assault a
Ruling expected soon on firefighter’s discipline
YOUNGSTOWN — A hearing officer’s recommendation is expected by early next week, on whether
Boil alert in New Waterford
New Waterford village in Columbiana County remains under a boil alert, until further notice, due to
Area band students invited to perform
WARREN — Warren Junior Military Band is inviting area band students between the ages of 12 and 19 to
Yule Log Festival tickets available
YOUNGSTOWN — The 47th annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival will take place Jan. 6 at St. John’s
Committee meets tonight
MINERAL RIDGE — Mineral Ridge Beautification Committee will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at the Mineral
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
X Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 Monday at Denny’s in
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL MEN AP TOP TWENTY FIVE The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball
Board chief applies for post
The Rev. Michael Write doesn’t believe applying is a conflict of interest. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Intelligence: Iran halted drive for nuclear weapon
The Democratic-controlled Congress ordered the production of the report. WASHINGTON — Iran was
Niles man indicted in slaying of his wife
A 59-year-old man is accused of heroin possession. WARREN — Daniel A. Leet has been indicted by
Dismissal goes smoothly at school in Austintown
Teachers want a say over their planning time during the school day. AUSTINTOWN — A line of
Beaver Twp. holds first tree-lighting ceremony
Officials said the ceremony was a success. NORTH LIMA — Six-year-old Cole Richter didn’t mind
Winter road closings
Winter road closings YOUNGSTOWN — Effective Wednesday, three roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will
Chavez inspires regional ‘coups’
Opinion: MANAGUA, Nicaragua — While the world was looking at Venezuela’s referendum, the Hugo Chavez-backed
Attorney questions detective’s tactics
Jurors will resume deliberations today. YOUNGSTOWN — Defense attorney Samuel Amendolara went
Studies question effectiveness of over-counter cold remedies
WASHINGTON (AP) — There is limited evidence that new formulations of over-the-counter cold
Huntington president to retire
He said he is retiring so he can spend time with his parents. Marty Adams is retiring after
REGION
REGION Jimmy’s wins safety, beautification award LIBERTY — Jimmy’s Italian Food Specialties won
“The first day the Chinese or the Japanese or the Saudis say, ‘we’ve bought enough
Opinion: “The first day the Chinese or the Japanese or the Saudis say, ‘we’ve bought enough of your paper,’
Woman robbed of $50
YOUNGSTOWN — A 56-year-old woman was robbed outside the Cellular One store on Market Street at 4:02
Playoffs on backburner after Browns fall in desert
Cleveland has the most favorable schedule down the stretch. BEREA (AP) — The Cleveland Browns
If minority parents voted, levy would have passed
Opinion: If minority parents voted, levy would have passed EDITOR: In last Sunday’s Vindicator, a letter
Leno covers salaries of many hurt by strike
Most late-night talk shows are in reruns because of the writers strike. LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The
Holiday revelry and stress raise the risk of having a heart attack
Peaks in death coincide with Christmas and New Year’s. WASHINGTON (AP) — Those lords-a-leaping
GI Bill falls short for returning soldiers
Opinion: They’re coming home, the lucky ones are, pulling their lives back together after harrowing times in
ITF ORANGE BOWL INTERNATIONAL
ITF ORANGE BOWL INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Monday At Crandon Park Tennis Center Key
Spread of democracy easier said than done
Just how big a challenge President Bush faces in achieving his goal of spreading democracy
Pelini’s success traces back to Mooney years
His talent and competitive drive were evident in high school. There’s a legendary story about
Steelers’ Ward continues his record pace
The wideout is 112 yards from breaking the team’s career yardage mark. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
FBI: Theft suspects planned on money from Black Friday
The Liberty police chief cited the suspects’ ‘stupidity’ for the capture. YOUNGSTOWN — A group
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Park & Recreation Committee, 6 p.m., Finance &
2nd-graders play Santa for troops in Iraq
The children also wrote personal letters to soldiers who will receive their gifts. YOUNGSTOWN
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston142.875—
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (8 p.m., CBS): Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (8 p.m., CBS): Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Misfit Toys
Brunner joins suit against Ind. Voter ID
CHICAGO (AP) — A handful of top state election officials, including Ohio’s Jennifer Brunner, have
Stepmother testifies about time teen spent with adult farmhand
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman testified Monday that her stepdaughter spent an “excessive” amount of time with
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Richard and Marsha Caposell, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 29. Joseph
Remains of 12 found in grave
Two of the bodies were beheaded. BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi troops unearthed a mass grave with the
Study backs honey for kids’ coughs
CHICAGO (AP) — A teaspoon of honey before bed seems to calm children’s coughs and help them sleep
Blaze guts business, apartment
AUSTINTOWN — Firefighters battled a blaze that gutted a business and an apartment at 4225 Mahoning
Cost analysis ordered for maternity leave plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state’s civil rights agency didn’t do enough to determine how much a new
Imus returns to air 8 months after firing
His producer who was also fired returned as well. NEW YORK — Don Imus returned to the airwaves
Ford CEO: Trucks, SUVs will meet fuel standards
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will meet the tougher federal fuel economy regulations
1 injured in house fire
WARREN — A house fire at 293 Atlantic St. N.E. injured one person, the city fire department said.
Pitt spearheads effort to rebuild New Orleans
Pitt spearheads effort to rebuild New Orleans NEW YORK — Brad Pitt expects the foundations to be
Chimp beats college kids
A pioneer in studying the mental abilities of chimps said even he was surprised. NEW YORK (AP) —
Man trapped after crash
BAZETTA — A person was trapped in a car and rescuers were using the jaws of life to free him Monday
Abbas shuts down 92 charities linked to Hamas
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has closed 92 charities linked to
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Shelley A. Bush, 127 Hawkins Lane, Columbiana v. Zaryl G. Bush,
Suitors offer proposals for Chevy Centre
Two of the companies looking to run the downtown Youngstown arena operate facilities in Cleveland.
Hunter injured by arrow from crossbow
LIBERTY — A 54-year-old Youngstown man was undergoing surgery Monday afternoon after accidentally
Menorah lighting to be held at Eastwood Mall
NILES — A 10-foot-high menorah, the largest in the Mahoning Valley, will be illuminated at 4 p.m.
$150,000 OK’d to improve Edwards House
WARREN — The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission has approved $150,000 for the Trumbull County
LOCAL
LOCAL Attorney says cop coerced witness hA DEFENSE attorney accused a city police detective of
Man confined to mental facility to get outside 15 minutes a day
The defendant opened fire on two women 16 years ago. WARREN — A 42-year-old man found innocent by
U.S. to increase HIV estimate AIDS activists are at odds with government over data
The data help health officials decide how much to spend on prevention programs. ATLANTA (AP) —
Detective Sgt. Garcar to appeal suspension
The suspension began Monday and ends on Christmas Eve. YOUNGSTOWN — A detective sergeant
Lobstermen net a deal with buy-a-trap program
You can buy the rights to a trap for about $3,000 a year. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two brothers are
Taylor heats up, East pulls away, 72-33
The Providence College recruit scored 23 points for the Panthers. YOUNGSTOWN — The East High
Give ethics panel real power
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: As a series of scandals hit the U.S. House in the last Congress, the members
Newton Falls to get housing project grant
NEWTON FALLS — Newton Falls is taking part in a statewide housing improvement project totaling just
Crash puts the brakes on student driver’s test
Crash puts the brakes on student driver’s test HOUSTON — A student driver passed his test Monday,
A summary of criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Nov. 28 Fraudulent
Puppets from ‘Rudolph’ film taken on tour after their rescue
The animated show has been an annual tradition since its first airing in 1964. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Mosquito water park, lodge hit ODNR snag
The ODNR is concerned with Mosquito’s competing against other lodges. BAZETTA — Backers of a
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.32 .18 Avalon Holdings,6.35—.10 Clear
GOP pursues power play in California
Opinion: The outcome of the 2008 presidential race may well hinge on what happens to Initiative 07-0032.
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Bernoulli (Whitney)10.606.003.20 Cambio (Rivera)7.803.80
SUNDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY
SUNDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY STEELERS 24, BENGALS 10 Cincinnati7030—10 Pittsburgh01770—24 First
Nurse files to challenge McNally
YOUNGSTOWN — A retired licensed practical nurse filed nominating petitions to challenge Mahoning
Museum’s PDA elicits display of astonishment
Couples engage in sessions of mouth-to-mouth as part of an exhibit called ‘Kiss.’ CHICAGO —
Cobalt posts solid month; GM sales dip
GM’s sales dropped the most among large automakers. General Motors’ sales fell last month, but
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 4, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, December 4, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.