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Slip causes crash at Boardman Burger King
Slip causes crash at Boardman Burger King BOARDMAN — An 89-year-old woman’s foot slipped off the
Two arrested in vandalism at cemetery
Two arrested in vandalism at cemetery BROOKFIELD — Police have arrested two Warren men accused of
Warren cop fired for illegal search
Warren cop fired for illegal search WARREN — Safety-Service Director William “Doug” Franklin has
Jury views drive-by homicide site
Jury views drive-by homicide site YOUNGSTOWN — A jury viewed the scene of a drive-by homicide and
Juvenile court requests $6.69M for ’08
Juvenile court requests $6.69M for ’08 YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Juvenile Court has
Youngstown firefighter indicted on drug charges
Youngstown firefighter indicted on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN — A city firefighter and the man who
Sharon Speedway files suit to host other events
Sharon Speedway files suit to host other events WARREN — Sharon Speedway has sued the Hartford
Mahoning County has interim EMA director
Mahoning County has interim EMA director YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Commissioners appointed
Austintown school board gives proposal to teachers
Austintown school board gives proposal to teachers AUSTINTOWN — The board of education has asked
Pearl Harbor Mass set for Sunday
Pearl Harbor Mass set for Sunday YOUNGSTOWN — VFW Post 1423 will conduct the 66th annual Pearl
Boardman freshman charged with inducing panic
Boardman freshman charged with inducing panic BOARDMAN — A freshman at Boardman High School was
YSU expected to lead community college effort
YOUNGSTOWN — A commission set up to find ways for five northeastern Ohio universities to
Washington, Zoldan to team up for new hockey venture
YOUNGSTOWN — Two hockey leaders in Youngstown — Herb Washington and Bruce Zoldan — have just
Crawl-thru at the drive-thru
WARREN – The former boyfriend of a manager at McDonald’s South Street restaurant wanted to talk
If you swiped $7 million, where would you hide out?
Think about it: If you’d planned and then pulled off a $7 million heist, such as three locals are
Boys and Girls Club to host holiday gala
Boys and Girls Club to host holiday gala YOUNGSTOWN — The Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown will
Masonic chapter has annual inspection
Masonic chapter has annual inspection LISBON — An annual inspection was conducted during the Nov.
Dinner to benefit Gifts for Yanks program
Dinner to benefit Gifts for Yanks program COLUMBIANA — Columbiana American Legion Post 290 will
County farm bureau members recognized
County farm bureau members recognized COLUMBUS — Mahoning County Farm Bureau was recognized for
Speed Read fundraiser set at Oakland Center
Speed Read fundraiser set at Oakland Center YOUNGSTOWN — The first Book-Mahoning Valley Speed
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS • Ryan J. and Julianne E. (Zetts) Gnandt of Monroe announce the birth of their
Woman tells judge of years of abuse by husband
The man is being held on $300,000 bond. GIRARD — What was meant to be a Wednesday trial for
Attention shoppers: A primer on gift-buying
Opinion: A good gift is a beautiful thing, but a bad one is a memory forever. Bad gifts provide an
Titans suffer another close defeat, this one in overtime
Westminister battled, but still lost 102-98 to Grove City. GROVE CITY, Pa. — Westminster’s
WINTER SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS Schedules and more schedules Find out where your favorite school is playing for
Authorities investigate double homicide
The two murder victims were shot in the face. YOUNGSTOWN — A man doing construction work at a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Boardman Township trustees, 5 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
You pay, stay, then watch them dribble all day
Three high school girls games and four boys games will be played at the Chevrolet Centre on
Less funding for First Night means event will be smaller
The city upped its contribution by $1,000, but it’s not enough. YOUNGSTOWN — The show will
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Company promotes device for sex offenders to wear
The ankle bracelets cost between $75 and $150. COLUMBUS — A Chagrin Falls company showcased
‘Lou Grant’ gave vivid portrayal of journalism
The show’s cancellation was surrounded by controversy. NEW YORK — When everyone but idiotic
WHO, WHEN & WHERE\ Winter sports schedules
All varsity events begin at 7:30 p.m. unless noted TODAY GIRLS BASKETBALL East at Akron
Murder charges lead to high bonds for 2 men
Murder charges lead to high bonds for 2 men YOUNGSTOWN — High bonds were set Wednesday in
Postage stamp will honor the late Frank Sinatra
Postage stamp will honor the late Frank Sinatra WASHINGTON — Ol’ Blue Eyes will get his own
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: “Season’s Greetings” and “SantaLand Diaries.” When: 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and
Devils’ Delight McDonald’s Emily Dolsak joins 7 others to eclipse 1,000
WATCH EMILY DOLSAK PLAY BASKETBALL for the McDonald High girls team and you get the sense she is
Fire damages business
Fire damages business YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters found heavy smoke showing when they arrived at
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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‘Golden Compass’ is complex, entertaining
It’s possible the film will turn into a series. “Free will” and “reason” go to war with
‘THE GOLDEN COMPASS’
‘THE GOLDEN COMPASS’ Grade: B Director: Chris Weitz Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes Rating:
It’s smart to stay above the fray in Iowa
Opinion: Our politics lesson for today is tertius gaudens — Latin for “the happy third.” That is, the one who
Ancient mischief haunts Harlem
Opinion: HARLEM (or maybe not) — Asked whether his brownstone residence is in Harlem, the Rev. Michel
Driving instructor sues producers of ‘Borat’
He claims he was misled about the type of film being made. NEW YORK — A driving instructor has
‘Wild Thing’ returns: Cavs match Varejao offer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Anderson Varejao will play for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season, after all.
FLYING Free rides
What: Young people ages 8 to 17 are eligible for free flights on a four-seat plane through the
Big talk, little action following Tiger trade
Johan Santana may stay with the Twins after all. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Detroit and Florida
Aunt of missing teen takes plea deal
The woman and her ex-boyfriend have been housed in the same jail for the past month.
Trouble after official seeks job
The ethics commission will be asked for a ruling if Write is offered the job. YOUNGS-TOWN —
Kanye, Amy Winehouse and Springsteen are Grammy front-runners
Beyonce’s ‘Irreplaceable’ is a favorite for top single. NEW YORK — At first, Amy Winehouse
Tinseltown to broadcast series of eight live operas
NEW YORK — The second season of “Metropolitan Opera: Live in High Definition” kicks off worldwide at
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
MEN Hiram 97, Franciscan 71 HIRAM — Hiram won its first game of the season behind freshman Chris
Officials mull supporting WRTA sales tax
YOUNGSTOWN — Officials from the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services met Wednesday
Big lead, big scare, big win: YSU holds off Central Michigan
The Penguins won their fourth straight game. YOUNGSTOWN — There must be something about big
Minus James, Cavaliers stumble to 19-point defeat to Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards were perfectly happy to miss LeBron James. With the
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games Senators 5, Panthers 4 SUNRISE, Fla. — Randy Robitaille
Rise in births to U.S. teens revives abstinence debate
Doctors are seeing an increase of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. ATLANTA (AP) — In a
New task force targets saving homes
Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray will speak at the meeting. WARREN — A Save Our Homes Task Force to
‘Christmas Carol’ at Salem theater
SALEM — Salem Community Theatre will stage Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” for two weekends,
Sutherland sentenced to 48 days in jail for drunken driving
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiefer SLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kiefer Sutherland was sentenced Wednesday to 48 days
Ex-Sharon resident faces theft charges
SHARON, Pa. — A former Sharon man is accused of using a relative’s checks and credit cards to make
Canfield’s ‘D’ stifles West Branch
BELOIT — Pitt recruit Kate Popovec scored 18 points and Jill Halfhill added 12 to lead Canfield,
Studies: Heart disease to rise
About a third of U.S. children are either overweight or obese. NEW YORK (AP) — The chicken nuggets
Want to find 5 good events to take in over the next week? Here are some suggestions:
Want to find 5 good events to take in over the next week? Here are some suggestions: BASKETBALL AT
COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ Men’s Top 25
NO. 5 Georgetown 70, Alabama 60 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — DaJuan Summers had 18 points and nine rebounds
Reviewing sign zoning rules
Signs used by businesses to advertise sales were the main focus. MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield
“This was a final shot to those who, in the past several years, spread a sense of threat and
Opinion: “This was a final shot to those who, in the past several years, spread a sense of threat and concern
Indictments handed up in $7M heist case
The couple staked out a West Virginia safe house in advance. The cases against three people
Her dream is a wish her heart made
‘When you can put a smile on a kid’s face, it’s special,’ said Thomas Cavalier, Butler Wick
Life is sweet in Sugarland
The country-pop superstar duo has no trouble connecting with fans. WHAT A YEAR IT’S BEEN FOR
Ex-official at ISG takes helm at WCI
The new executive is called a strong leader who can restore profits. WARREN — The former chief
China pressure causes woman to leave pageant
China pressure causes woman to leave pageant NEW DELHI — A Tibetan woman said Wednesday that she
Plane collision risk high, study says
One of the problems involves requiring controllers to work too much overtime. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Oakland Center for the Arts offers 2 Sedaris holiday works
Looking for a smarmy, sarcastic view on the holidays? This is it. YOUNGSTOWN — For people who
Tablack, Wellington support new system
Implementing the system could restore taxpayer confidence in government. YOUNGSTOWN — On the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven L. Morlan, 37, of New Springfield, and Mesa N.
‘Checkbook math’ being phased out at many schools
Once a common course offering, consumer math is being phased out as school systems raise their
Special teams dream: Cribbs vs. Washington
The return specialists for the Browns and Jets could impact Sunday’s game. BEREA (AP) — Maybe the
‘Sugar cure’ treatment helps reader with amputated toe
Q. I want to thank you for the “sugar cure” column. I had a toe amputated in March 2006, and here it
Silverchair members survive early success
They were 14-years-old when their first album came out in 1996. Let the self-destruction
Supporters push self-defense bill
Proposed legislation forces criminals to prove they did not intend to harm occupants.
Tennessee company eyes TMH, Hillside
Forum Health remains in talks with many parties interested in buying the health care system’s
SCHEDULE Basketball at the Chevrolet Centre
GIRLS 8:30 a.m. — Chaney vs. Youngstown Christian 10:15 a.m. — East vs. Brookfield Noon — Warren
Tebow, Daniel are Heisman finalists
Also in contention are Arkansas’ Darren McFadden and Hawaii’s Colt Brennan. NEW YORK (AP) —
Struthers schools earn praise for turning finances around
When you are one of 10 school districts in the state — and one of only two in the Mahoning Valley —
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games Celtics 113, 76ers 103 PHILADELPHIA — Paul Pierce had 19
Stocks soar as investors grow more optimistic
Worker productivity increased in the summer, figures show. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street resumed
Gay rights battle raging in California
Opinion: Current California law makes it illegal for schools to offer instruction or an activity that
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
MUSICIANS Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra. Auditions for an assistant concertmaster will be held
Goodyear tentatively OKs staying in Akron
South Carolina and Virginia were competing for the headquarters. AKRON (AP) — Goodyear Tire &
Mom faces drug charges
The Boardman mother also has an unrelated drug-related charge pending. YOUNGS-TOWN — A drug-court
Peace in Iraq? Hardly
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: In January, when Presi-dent Bush announced his strategy to pour more U.S.
Space shuttle ready to blast off with Europe’s Columbus lab
Work on the lab started more than 22 years ago. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — To the pleasure of
Tanker truck explosion sends out wall of flame
Ten to 12 families lost their homes to the fire, but no one was hurt. EVERETT, Mass. (AP) — Jolted
“Sand and Sorrow” (8 p.m., HBO): George Clooney narrated and executive produced this
“Sand and Sorrow” (8 p.m., HBO): George Clooney narrated and executive produced this emotionally
Youngstown hip-hop group keeping it real
They have to travel a lot because of a lack of places to play in the area. The biggest unknown
REGION
REGION Delphi unit wins pact for Sikorsky Aircraft WARREN — Delphi Connection Systems said it
Tale of 2 halves: YSU starts slow, can’t catch Kent
The Penguins played poorly in the first half before rallying in the second. YOUNGSTOWN —
Blue Jackets rally to beat Avalanche
Dan Fritsche scored the game winner in a wild third period, 5-4. COLUMBUS (AP) — The crowd was
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT At right is a photo of Sharon L. Gregory, 48, mother of Roger Lee Dillon. Dillon
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Deer tally The harvest during the deer-gun white-tail season in the Mahoning
Bush mortgage plan to freeze certain rates
The plan attempts to slow an avalanche of foreclosures. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration
Campbell tape motion awaits legal opinion
The clerk of council and the city’s finance director were rehired. CAMPBELL — A motion to prohibit
Step aside, Joe Namath: Smith guarantees win
The Steelers safety said the Patriots should be worried. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Defensive back Anthony
Man convicted of having sex with teen
YOUNGSTOWN — After deliberating four hours, a jury convicted a 37-year-old city man of 13 counts of
CITY SERIES Offense Quarterback
CITY SERIES Offense Quarterback Sal Battles, East senior Backs/receivers Gary Thornton, East,
Muth’s game-winner pulls Canfield past Ursuline
YOUNGSTOWN — Adam Muth scored the game-winning basket with about three seconds remaining Tuesday as
Look for a temporary break from the snowfall
The Valley’s snowfall for the first five days of the month is above normal. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Ancient lion sculpture sets auction record
NEW YORK (AP) — A 31⁄4-inch limestone lion from ancient Mesopotamia fetched the highest price ever
Pa. man aims high for goal
Free flights will be offered Sunday. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jack Thompson is giving youngsters a
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 6 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday, December 6, 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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