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LOUIE TODAY: Commissioner candidate Mary Lyden
Lyden will take her first run at public office in March.
Will a sales tax for WRTA be on March ballot?
Will a sales tax for WRTA be on March ballot? YOUNGSTOWN — Officials from the Mahoning County
Police investigating double homicide on South Side
Police investigating double homicide on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — Two South Side men were found shot
Gas prices in Salem remain below $3 a gallon
Gas prices in Salem remain below $3 a gallon SALEM — Gasoline prices remained stable today in
Robbins joins state senators opposed to tolling I-80
Robbins joins state senators opposed to tolling I-80 HARRISBURG — State Sen. Bob Robbins of
Ethics issue faces school board president
YOUNGSTOWN — City school board president Michael Write may have violated the state’s ethics law just
LET US KNOW: Holiday plans for kids
Christmas vacation looms. Kids will be out of school, home for the holidays. How can you keep them
LET US KNOW: Best Christmas lights
Do you have a neighbor whose Christmas lights are making an impressive blip in the power grid? Is
Pa. state police will have sobriety roadblocks in Mercer County
MERCER, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer County will conduct sobriety checkpoints on Friday
Choffin seeks mittens, gloves for needy children
YOUNGSTOWN — In keeping with the spirit of Christmas, Choffin Career and Technical Center is
High bonds in murder cases
YOUNGSTOWN — High bonds were set today in municipal court for two men charged with murder. Bond for
Fire damages South Avenue business
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters found heavy smoke showing when they arrived at 3201 South Ave. around
Lower deer harvest seen in Valley
WARREN — The harvest during the week-long deer-gun season was lower in the Mahoning Valley when
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, Poland, will have takeout
NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other games
Suns 121, Pacers 117 INDIANAPOLIS — Amare Stoudemire scored 42 points to lead Phoenix. Stoudemire
Nation’s culture being dismantled
Opinion: Random thou-ghts on the passing scene: Since electricity is generated mostly by burning coal, has
Ruling: Cities can limit where workers can live
The appeals court action doesn’t affect Youngstown, which is still awaiting a decision. LIMA,
Correction
Hugo Chavez is president of Venezuela. A Tuesday editorial about his failure to win voter support for a constitutional amendment misidentified him.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Nov. 28 Assault:
Fugitive arrested
Fugitive arrested YOUNGSTOWN — A fugitive the FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force has
Crockett receives 33-year sentence
The murder occurred right after a criminal case concluded in Decatur, Ga. YOUNGSTOWN — A
NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s games
Red Wings 4, Canadiens 1 MONTREAL — Pavel Datsyuk scored two unassisted goals off turnovers and
Teacher’s arrest for blog comment stirs free speech debate
Another teacher who was disturbed by the comment called police. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Bloggers and
Hanukkah stays true to tradition
This year, the Jewish community lit the first candle of the Menorah on Tuesday, the beginning of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carl McKee, 50, of 611 W. Judson Ave., Youngstown, and Gloria
Officials will reconsider decision on power lines
No public meetings on the issue are planned. WASHINGTON (AP) — Energy officials announced Tuesday
Man sentenced in robbery case
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old Meghan Circle man is sentenced to eight years in prison for the Jan. 16,
FBI: Theft suspect seen on webcam image
One of the suspects used a co-worker’s PIN code to enter the building, the FBI said. YOUNGSTOWN —
East Palestine wins on Gysin’s last shot
His tip-in with eight seconds left beat Mineral Ridge 62-61. EAST PALESTINE — Despite being
Campbell, Poland recount results in
A defeated candidate is disappointed with those who failed to vote. YOUNGS-TOWN — Nearly a
Listless Cavs drop fourth straight
Coach Mike Brown said his team didn’t fight in a 100-79 loss to the Nets. CLEVELAND — Empty
YSU basketball doubleheader tonight
The men play Kent State while the women host Central Michigan. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
In the United States, Daimler’s Smart car is in high demand
More than 30,000 people have placed deposits on the new micro car. WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of
Company leases space at Boardman St. E’s
Officials say they don’t know what Select Specialty plans to do with North Side land it bought.
NATION
NATION Sun Capital affiliate buys Smokey Bones ORLANDO, Fla. — Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill,
Scott Weiland in crash
Scott Weiland in crash LOS ANGELES — Scott Weiland was arrested for driving under the influence of
FIRST AUDIT
FIRST AUDIT A 2003 state audit of health board records found questionable spending on books, meals
Unbeaten Campbell squeaks past ’Dogs
Boardman (2-1) won on the road and Liberty notched its first win. CORTLAND — Campbell Memorial had
TUESDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES
TUESDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST American U. 66, Howard 54 Baruch 84, John Jay 74
POLAND COUNCIL Meeting agenda
Village council handled these matters at its Tuesday night meeting: Passed by a 3-2 vote a third
Licenses suspended for 10 Valley attorneys
The attorneys can’t practice until they pay up. COLUMBUS — Ten attorneys from the Mahoning
Spoiled vaccines put kids at risk
Understrength vaccines leave kids unprotected against dangerous diseases. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —
Brandishing toy gun on I-70 results in arrest
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A passenger in a car accused of pointing a toy gun at the head of a
Oregon Trail
Oregon Trail Former college foes Derek Anderson and Kellen Clemens will square off Sunday when the
Columbiana tops United for third straight victory
Springfield’s Todd Kibby had 23 points against winless Lisbon. COLUMBIANA — Joe Blinsky scored 27
‘Compass’: an atheist manifesto or a theological masterpiece?
The movie’s co-producer said no young reader has ever mentioned religion to her; they just like the
Dann sues tobacco company
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Marc Dann filed suit Tuesday against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.,
Intelligence report on Iran disarms Bush
Iran remains a threat, the president argued. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. leverage over Iran all but
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Area teams
WEST BRANCH Coach: Walt DeShields, third season. Career record: 26-18. Returning lettermen:
THE ISSUE At a glance
Residency rules: An Ohio law prohibits cities from requiring public workers to live within city
Defense-minded Fitch gets win
Chaney shot just 1 of 13 from the field in the second quarter in the 39-27 setback in Austintown.
WALK WITH JESUS Details
What: Members of First Christian Church stage vignettes on the life of Christ, from birth to death,
Tigers to get Marlins aces
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers reached a preliminary agreement Tuesday to acquire Miguel
Israeli officials reject findings
One Israeli newspaper referred to the report as ‘a blow below the belt.’ JERUSALEM — Israeli
Bobcats sign Varejao; Cavs may opt to match
The 6-foot-10 player is a restricted free agent with Cleveland — at least for a week. CHARLOTTE,
CLAUDIA HOERIG Chronology
Claudia Hoerig is accused in the March 12 shooting death of her husband, Karl Hoerig, and then
Voter system still flawed, study says
The secretary of state said she agrees with much of the report. COLUMBUS (AP) — A yearlong
Price battle in Salem drops costs for fuel to state low
SALEM — Christmas presents came early for Salem area residents — gasoline prices that appear to be
Lawrence to proceed with study commission
The study commission must meet and organize by Dec. 19. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County
Archives director named at YSU
The new archives facility opened last week in the fifth floor of Maag Library. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Anderson vs. Clemens again
The two NFL quarterbacks first met during Oregon State-Oregon battles. Browns vs. Jets. Beavers
States, groups to file petition on environment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A coalition of states and environmental groups is urging the federal government
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
Men No. 1 North Carolina 106, Penn 71 PHILADELPHIA — North Carolina might not want to wait
Steelers eager to ruin Pats’ unbeaten streak
It’ll be the league’s top offense against the the league’s best overall defense. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
It’s time to end immigration hysteria
Opinion: Watching the GOP presidential debate last week, it was easy to conclude that the greatest threat
BOYS BASKETBALL Area teams
BOYS BASKETBALL Area teams WEST BRANCH Coach: Mike Falasca, fifth season. Last year’s record:
Democrats target Bush in debate
The debate focused on Iran, China and immigration. DES MOINES, Iowa — Democratic presidential
Austintown teachers: Resume talks
AUSTINTOWN — Teachers have asked the Austintown Board of Education to go back into contract
New polling shows no clear favorite in the Republican field
There’s a front-runner among Democrats: Hillary Clinton. WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney is Deb
Court hears Pledge, ‘In God We Trust’ cases
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An atheist pleaded with a federal appeals court Tuesday to remove the words
Restaurateurs bank on city’s redevelopment
More remodeling of the former Woolworth building is planned. YOUNGSTOWN — Owners of a new
Captors issue demand to Britain
Half of Britain’s troops are scheduled to go home in spring. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Captors holding
Senate committee to begin work on global warming bill
Republicans filed more than 150 possible amendments by Tuesday. WASHINGTON — After 20 hearings
A nuclear terrorist attack is likely
Opinion: Before 9/11, most Americans found the idea that international terrorists could mount an attack on
GM bids for a stake in Russian carmaker
GM already has a 6.6 percent share of the Russian car market. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY
MONDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY PATRIOTS 27, RAVENS 24 New England37710—27 Baltimore7377—24 First
New drugs offer hope in treating cancer of the blood
In multiple myeloma, the bone marrow has an excessive number of abnormal plasma cells.
Health official indicted
The health commissioner, if convicted, could face 71⁄2 years in prison. LISBON — A Columbiana
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Fitch 39, Chaney 27 Boardman 64, Ashtabula Lakeside 57 East 76,
Study: Antibiotics don’t help routine sinus infections
CHICAGO (AP) — Just in time for runny nose season, new research suggests routine sinus infections
Hours at post office
Hours at post office Three post offices in Mahoning County will remain open late Saturday and Dec.
Florida’s Tim Tebow is Heisman leader
If he wins he would be the first sophomore ever to win the award. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The
Groups say lead found in toys
Jewelry products were the most likely to contain high levels of lead. DETROIT (AP) — Tests on more
In Columbiana, journey through ‘Walk with Jesus’
Church members stage vignettes as a glimpse into the life and times of Jesus. COLUMBIANA —
Congress is failing in its duty to pass a workable budget
Congress is failing in its duty to pass a workable budget To its discredit, the Democratic
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston142.875—
Deal for Goodyear edges closer
The deal would retain 2,900 jobs in Akron. AKRON — A California businessman said Tuesday he is
“I’m just an ordinary middle-aged primary school teacher. I went out there to have an
Opinion: “I’m just an ordinary middle-aged primary school teacher. I went out there to have an adventure, and
Scandal in D.C. affects all Americans
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Just in case you are returning from a long Thanksgiving vacation on Mars, let me catch
Cartoon characters ordered to testify in court
ROME (AP) — Tweety almost got a chance to take the witness stand and sing like a canary. An
Storm leaves its mark
One Washington city received 10.78 inches of rain in 24 hours. CENTRALIA, Wash. — A storm that
Brookfield official: Following savings plan will be difficult
The recommended staff cuts could result in class sizes of 30-35 pupils. BROOKFIELD — The state
Teachers are on front line in the education process
Opinion: Teachers are on front line in the education process EDITOR: As a life long resident of
Ryan threatens sanctions over extradition
The congressman is seeking veterans’ help in an extradition issue concerning the murder of a combat
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 5, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, December 5, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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