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If you stole $7 million, where would you hide?
If you stole $7 million, where would you hide? YOUNGSTOWN — A trunk filled with more than $7
One person hurt in crash in Hermitage
One person hurt in crash in Hermitage HERMITAGE — One person was taken by helicopter from a four-
New Castle firefighters pull four from icy waters
New Castle firefighters pull four from icy waters NEW CASTLE, Pa. — One passenger is in critical
Jewish congregations have joint Hanukkah celebration
Jewish congregations have joint Hanukkah celebration BOARDMAN — Hanukkah celebrates freedom, and a
Course offered for farm youths
CORTLAND — The Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension 4-H program is offering a course for
VIDEO: Village Ringers are handy with bells
VIDEO: Village Ringers are handy with bells POLAND — By the time the Village Ringers perform
Mahoning County grand jury hands up indictments
Mahoning County grand jury hands up indictments The Mahoning County grand jury indicted these
YCS students raise money for Mexican orphanage
YCS students raise money for Mexican orphanage YOUNGSTOWN — A group of 60 Youngstown Christian
VIDEO: Pavlik exhibit opens Sunday at Butler
Pavlik exhibit opens Sunday at Butler YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik recalls a single moment from his
MERRILL LYNCH SHOOTOUT SCORES
MERRILL LYNCH SHOOTOUT SCORES At Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Tiburon Golf Club Course Naples, Fla.
Wall between church, state breached
Opinion: Once upon a time in America, there actually was a palpable wall between church and state. It was a
Fundraiser moved
Fundraiser moved AUSTINTOWN — Organizers of the fundraiser to benefit Austintown police officer
PEARL HARBOR
PEARL HARBOR Fast facts The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, drew the United
Kehres III’s king 12th time
Larry Kehres, Mount Union College’s successful football coach from nearby Diamond, has set a record
‘08 tax refunds could be late if Congress stalls
The government could have a 12- to 13-week delay in processing tax returns. HERMITAGE, Pa. —
WKBN-TV lays off at least 6 workers
One reporter said he didn’t fit into the new owner’s budget. BOARDMAN — About a half-dozen
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Friday’s games
No. 3 Maryland 91, N. Iowa 37 COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Marissa Coleman had 22 points and 12 rebounds,
Hubbard heats up, holds off Dragons
The Eagles had a strong second quarter, led by Kurtis Drummond’s nine points. NILES —
3 area teachers earn national certification
The region had 12 teachers achieve the national certification last year. YOUNGSTOWN — Three
SUV plows into home, kills woman
MANSFIELD (AP) — A woman is dead after an SUV plowed through a guardrail and clear through her home,
FRIDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES
FRIDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST American U. 52, Jacksonville 50 East Stroudsburg 85,
Exhibit on Pavlik to open Sunday
The display includes 39 photos by Vindicator photographers. YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik recalls
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.
If White House won’t act, then it is up to Congress
Nine months have passed since the body of Karl Hoerig was discovered in his Newton Falls home — he
James would like to help struggling Cavs, but . . .
The injured player isn’t the only one the team has missed. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James didn’t
Home invasion call brings arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — Police responding to a report of a home invasion at 43 E. Earle Ave. around 7:30 p.m.
W.Va. family moves into home built by ‘Extreme Makeover’
The Turners, who work with mentally challenged adults, also help keep teenagers out of trouble by
Boccieri compares Pearl Harbor, 9/11
There are ‘striking similarities’ between Pearl Harbor and Sept. 11. CANFIELD — The current
BUYING GIFTS What to get
Ready or not, the holiday shopping season has arrived. Here are some ideas for the outdoors
In new documentary, Brokaw revisits 1968
It airs Sunday on the History Channel. NEW YORK — The year 1968: Was it groovy? A bummer? “I
Residents: Get good deal with Waste Management
Once a tentative agreement is worked out, it will be presented at a public meeting. NEW
Living Christmas tree will conclude after this season
After more than 22 years, the celebrations will be ended because of reduced attendance. GROVE
Schools weigh merits of social Web sites
More than half of districts have banned access to social-networking sites in schools. Educators
Campbell cruises to fourth straight victory
BROOKFIELD — High school basketball in December is a far cry from what area fans will be seeing when
Richard Koffel, ex-sheriff, dies
EAST LIVERPOOL — A longtime former Columbiana County sheriff died while on a trip to Washington,
Get rid of used fishing line
One sure-fire way to increase your success on the water next spring is to strip your reels of the
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Jennifer Farquhar of Ravenna, a May 2007 graduate, developed the Web site
Boardman battles, but falls to McKinley
BOARDMAN — Boardman played its best game of the season Friday night, but the Spartans still lost.
Cause undetermined
Cause undetermined BELOIT — The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded its investigation
NEWS SHOWS Sunday guest lineup
Here’s the guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del.;
KnowledgeWorks CEO to give commencement speach at Youngstown St.
Wick has been called one of the country’s outstanding education leaders. YOUNGSTOWN — The
U. of Akron set for graduation
AKRON — The University of Akron will confer approximately 1,242 undergraduate and graduate degrees
NATION
NATION McDonald’s to help fund specialty coffee services OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s Corp. has
Bankruptcy judge approves changes in Delphi plan
A reorganized Delphi would give investors equity stakes. NEW YORK (AP) — A judge in the Delphi
Weather guides Wall Street
Research shows stock markets do better on days that are sunny. Forget about buying low and
“Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story” (9 p.m., Lifetime): An impulsive
“Lost Holiday: The Jim and Suzanne Shemwell Story” (9 p.m., Lifetime): An impulsive winter outing
Clearing the air a bit
Dallas Morning News: You can almost set your watch by it: Every 32 years, give or take a few months,
Bonds pleads not guilty in U.S. District Court
A pretrial hearing was set for Feb. 7, but the HR king may not have to attend. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
Soap star apologizes for quitting 25 years ago
Soap star apologizes for quitting 25 years ago NEW YORK — In case anyone is still carrying a
Probe of tape loss sought
The spy agency destroyed the tapes in 2005. WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry congressional Democrats
Improv comedy at Kent-Trumbull
WARREN — Spot On Productions will present a free improvisational comedy showcase at 7 p.m. Tuesday
‘Sopranos’ actor takes new role
The Emmy winner is happy that his son also has a role in the new film. Most television fans
Austintown killer gets 26 years to life
No sentence could be harsh enough, a murder victim’s sister says. YOUNGSTOWN — The holiday
Slick Valley roads make travel risky
A county snowplow and a motorist had a collision. Many motorists’ Friday wake-up call was a slow
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher N. Travers, 53, of 4907 Sheridan Road, Youngstown,
Van driver charged in 3 passengers’ deaths
Van driver charged in 3 passengers’ deaths SPRING, Texas — A van whose driver disregarded a
Celebrity basketball game to benefit organizations
YOUNGSTOWN — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will sponsor The Game of Hope Classic, a
Underclassman Tebow is favorite
The Heisman Trophy presentation is tonight. NEW YORK (AP) — A freshman or sophomore has never won
Pirates trade Torres to Brewers
In return for reliever Salomon Torres, the Bucs got two pitching prospects. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Override of O’Brien’s residency veto to be tried
Council requires seven votes to override the mayor’s veto. WARREN — A city councilman says he
NBA ROUNDUP | Friday’s games
Suns 122, Wizards 107 WASHINGTON — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns let the Washington Wizards hang
Beware of ornery bulls bearing gifts
Opinion: During the past 18 years of my retirement, I have made over 500 trips to my favorite photo hunting
Unemployment rate is holding steady
Hiring gains came in the health care, retail and government sectors. WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers
Champion beats Maplewood on Vaughn’s game-winner
Columbiana won a high-scoring game with Springfield. CHAMPION — Trailing by one point, Champion’s
JFK’s big fourth quarter tops Girard
The Eagles rallied from an 18-point deficit to pull out the win. GIRARD — Nick Brown scored 11 of
THURSDAY’S LATE SUMMARY
THURSDAY’S LATE SUMMARY REDSKINS 24, BEARS 16 Chicago00106—16 Washington07710—24 Second
Willie Parker will shelve the sleeves
The Steelers running back can’t afford to fumble against the NFL’s top team. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Man sets record in car accident
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Matthew McKnight hopes nobody ever needs to top his feat in “Guinness
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston162.889—
Building name honors Meshel
Meshel is credited with being a driving force behind creation of NEOUCOM. ROOTSTOWN — Former state
Action in union embezzlement
YOUNGSTOWN — The East Liverpool woman accused of embezzling $145,675 from Graphic Communications
2 newspapers, TV station oppose anonymous jury for Wecht trial
The judge offered no explanation for his decision. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two newspapers and a
Matteson to speak at SRU commencement
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Diplomas will be presented to nearly 500 Slippery Rock University
Century-old bridge collapses; officials suspect snowplow
The plow truck could weigh 19 tons when filled with salt. DYSART, Pa. (AP) — The state will review
Doubts about Romney remain
Opinion: Mitt Romney gave his long-anticipated speech about religion, which he called “Faith in America.”
Upscale Vegas hotels shoot for the (5) stars
The goal is to lure big spenders with the promise of luxury. LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the rarified
Wick Neighbors gets $120,000
YOUNGSTOWN — Wick Neighbors Inc. received $120,000 from two foundations to advance its proposed $100
University of Akron receives donation for outdoor area
The project will crate an ‘outdoor living room’ on the Akron campus. AKRON — Long-time University
PAVLIK EXHIBIT
PAVLIK EXHIBIT Details “The Path to Greatness: Images of Kelly Pavlik” is a 39-photo exhibit at
Macrovision and Gemstar shares drop
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Shares of Macrovision and Gemstar plunged Friday as investors soured
Cosmetology class passes licensing exam
Cosmetology class passes licensing exam CANFIELD — The first adult cosmetology graduating class at
$3M award overturned in breast-cancer case
The woman from Dayton is appealing the ruling. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An Ohio woman who claimed that
Resilient Browns set to regroup
With only four games left, the Browns need to avoid their first losing streak Sunday in New York.
Blacks urged to climb higher
Sonja Williams challenged the community to make Youngstown a better place. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Civil suits urged in auto dealer controversy
The indictment contains 63 felony counts alleging crimes committed between 2002 and 2006.
Widow sues over hangar-door accident
Winner Aviation was cited for bypassing a safety measure on the door. WARREN — The widow of a
Be prepared to wait for benefit from interest rate freeze
Mortgage help is too hard to obtain from new plan, an advocacy group says. WASHINGTON (AP) — Be
Survey analyzes wildlife recreation
Last week I reported the results of the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Coaching roundup
Michigan: Luring Greg Schiano away from Rutgers is proving to be very difficult, even for some of
Shooting of dog upsets councilman in Girard
The family asked that police be given additional resources. GIRARD — A councilman is upset at
NHL ROUNDUP | Friday’s games
Devils 3, Capitals 2 NEWARK, N.J. — Vitaly Vishnevski and Dainius Zubrus scored 4:15 apart in the