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Man faces attempted burglary charge

YOUNGSTOWN — City police arrested and jailed a 54-year-old man on an attempted burglary charge


Boardman band set for Citrus, Macy’s parades

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some 236 members of the Boardman Spartan Marching Band from Boardman High School


‘Believe’ pageant set at St. Michael

CANFIELD — “Believe,” an ecumenical Advent and Christmas pageant for all ages, will be performed at


Victory Lutheran to give away clothing

YOUNGSTOWN — Clothing will be given away from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at


Group seeks JFK memorabilia

CANFIELD — It happened on Lisbon Street right near the Village Green in 1960: Canfield resident Jack


Opponents of I-80 tolls hope hearing helps case

More public hearings will be held throughout the state. GROVE CITY, Pa. — State lawmakers opposed


Day care center holds Safe Toy Open House

LIBERTY — Lunch boxes and baby bibs, toy trains and remote-control airplanes. As the holiday


Renovations completed on covered bridge in Falls

NEWTON FALLS — A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 2 p.m. Tuesday to mark completion of the


CHALKS & ’DOGS Pro Picks

Pittsburgh (+ 13) at New England: That the Patriots are no longer dominant shouldn’t be a surprise.


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Support our area teams because it’s just a game Fanfare: Here we go again!


Weather rise in heating costs

Ready or not, home heating fuel prices are on the rise. Homeowners have long been aware that


ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN Lily became unresponsive after she overheard Richie and Dr. Chambers discussing a


“Holiday in Handcuffs” (8 p.m., ABC Family): A lovelorn waitress (Melissa Joan Hart)

“Holiday in Handcuffs” (8 p.m., ABC Family): A lovelorn waitress (Melissa Joan Hart) kidnaps a


COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Suzanne Cowen, 943 Canterbury Lane, Salem, v. Robert


‘CRYSIS’

‘CRYSIS’ (EA Games) for PC Genre: First-person shooter Rating: M; Grade: A- If ever there


MARC DANN

MARC DANN Highs and lows Attorney General Marc Dann has had his ups and downs during his first


DOORSTOP: This 9-inch-tall Popeye in his familiar sailor suit makes a sturdy iron doorstop. It sold

DOORSTOP: This 9-inch-tall Popeye in his familiar sailor suit makes a sturdy iron doorstop. It sold


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Newton Falls Board of Education, 6:45 p.m., board room of Jr./Sr. high school, 907


Home decor retailers try to boost sales in tough year

More retailers are pushing Christmas to make up for disappointing years. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —


Scrutinize niche funds

Trendy is not the word that comes to mind when I think of saving. But a new mutual fund company


Another black eye for the Valley

Opinion: If Roger Dillon, his girlfriend, Nicole Boyd, and his mother, Sharon Gregory, are convicted of the


Memory card adds Wi-Fi to your camera

It’s predicted that digital cameras will continue to be one of the hottest selling consumer


Reader seeking options to suppress woman’s sex drive

Q. I read your article on suppressing sex drive in men. Are the same options effective for women?


BANKING

BANKING First Place Financial Corp. announced several personnel appointments. Dominick DeNunzio


Life after death

Life after death Busloads of tourists come to Cassadaga, Fla., each year and pay for answers about


Ty Pennington, move over.

Ty Pennington, move over. Al and Shane, come on down. Maybe it can’t match the transformation


MERCER COUNTY

MERCER COUNTY Sentencings These people were sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court last


YSU board should place welfare of students above administrative convenience

Opinion: EDITOR: At a recent meeting, the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees voted to amend the


No Child Left Behind spawns low standards

Opinion: WASHINGTON — No Child Left Behind, supposedly an antidote to the “soft bigotry of low expectations,”


Youngstown must find a way of making the arena pay off

Given the caliber of the companies that have expressed an interest in operating the city-owned


hEnlarge your home but retain its character

hEnlarge your home but retain its character Old houses have a charm all their own. But charm


Jewish congregations hold joint Hanukkah celebration

Freedom is the focal point of the festival of lights. BOARDMAN — Hanukkah celebrates freedom,


Megasets lead ’07 DVD Christmas gift parade

From comedies to dramas to documentaries, there’s lots to choose from among the releases. In


Zetts, Terry are co-MVPs at YSU

QB Tom Zetts and LB James Terry shared the John Delserone MVP Award. YOUNGSTOWN — When Tom Zetts


Children’s cameras: not a pretty picture

It can be educational when your family helps with a product review. When I showed my 4-year-old


TODAY

TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Molson and Miller mull consolidation

The number of beer distributors has dropped from 5,500 to 1,600. DENVER (AP) — As two of the


SCOUTS

SCOUTS Eagle award Mitchell J. Keshock, 18, of Sharrott Road in Poland, son of Rich and Linda


By KATHY MATHESON

“Murdered by Mumia: A Life Sentence of Loss, Pain, and Injustice” by Maureen Faulkner and Michael


NFL PREVIEW \ Today’s other games

MIAMI at BUFFALO Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Bills by 7. Record vs. spread: Dolphins 3-7-2;


LOCAL

LOCAL Book signing BOARDMAN — Youngstown author Sam Moffie will be signing copies of his book,


Classes earn money to buy candy for Tijuana orphans

The students launched a project to aid children in a Tijuana orphanage. YOUNGSTOWN — A group


REGION

REGION First Place Bank opens branch in Austintown AUSTINTOWN — First Place Financial Corp. has


Osmond dances into area

Tickets are scarce for her two appearances this week. O SAY IT’S BEEN A YEAR OF UPS AND DOWNS


Developers use ‘active adult’ tag

With baby boomers growing older, developers are looking to market to them. WASHINGTON — Peter


Using worm waste as fertilizer catches on

The company also embraces ‘going green,’ which has become a popular way of thinking for some


Group is handy with bells

The group performs on a set of 61 Schulmerich brass hand bells. POLAND — By the time the


Best foreign carrier

Best foreign carrier SilkAir was named best foreign air route carrier in Conde Nast Traveler


Red worms are gluttons for garbage, scarfing down the equivalent of their own body weight every 24

Red worms are gluttons for garbage, scarfing down the equivalent of their own body weight every 24


Family members keep Gorant franchise alive

Relatives of the Gorant Candies founder expand their own retail shops. NILES —


Pat Boone delivers new Christmas tunes

Pat Boone delivers new Christmas tunes LOS ANGELES — Pat Boone is no stranger to holiday music. “I


Here are some tips for marketing your house during the holidays from Ilyce Glink, a nationally-

Here are some tips for marketing your house during the holidays from Ilyce Glink, a nationally-


Critics denounce N. Mexico campaign

Some people don’t think the ads, which have won an award, are so bad. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New


Old friends vie when Browns visit N.Y. Jets

Coaches Romeo Crennel and Eric Mangini will meet for the second time. EAST RUTH-ERFORD, N.J. (AP)


Call it a tale of Pigfoot

A backhoe was needed to haul the pig away. RALEIGH, N.C. — Remember the hubbub over Hogzilla,


Online shopping scams pose security threat

Online shopping scams pose security threat SAN FRANCISCO — Online shopping scams could become a


FROM THE WEB

FROM THE WEB Chatter Comments were made by visitors to the Vindy.com discussion groups.


‘Green’ holiday with LED lights

LED Christmas lights are more costly but also more energy efficient. MELVILLE, N.Y. — It’s


Selling a home during holidays

Decorating can turn potential buyers off, but it can also attract them. DETROIT — When


Tropical islands seem to be on the minds of most people.

Tropical islands seem to be on the minds of most people. YOUNGSTOWN — A trunk filled with more


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,


TOP 10

TOP 10 Top cities in the world Sydney San Francisco Florence, Italy Cape Town, South


Affluency study shows philanthropists are not all the same

A galvanizing event often motivates giving. WASHINGTON — We’ve long known that the rich are


Indiana Dunes official urges folks to visit area

Indiana Dunes official urges folks to visit area PORTER, Ind. — The new superintendent of the


Voyager phone connects

Though designed as the “Iphone killer,” the new Voyager from LG doesn’t quite hit that lofty target.


Lawrence to borrow $2.5M as stopgap

Lawrence to borrow $2.5M as stopgap NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners will borrow


Dann’s e-mails reveal frank opinions

The e-mails tend ‘to be a little less businesslike than some would want,’ Dann’s spokesman said.


‘AUDIO DAY DREAM’

‘AUDIO DAY DREAM’ Blake Lewis (Arista Records) Grade: B+ Much of bubbly Blake Lewis’ screen


Course offered for farm youths

CORTLAND — The Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension 4-H program is offering a course for


FIGHT SCHEDULE

FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Dec. 10 At Sydney, Anthony Mundine, Australia, vs.


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Marie Osmond When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth


Communing with Spiritualists

The town offers historic tours and ‘healing services’ to visitors. CASSADAGA, Fla. (AP) — The


INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go CASSADAGA SPIRITUALIST CAMP: Cassadaga, Fla., about 35 miles from Orlando;


Global survey to determine population’s favorites

To vote, the public will have to use the Internet. GENEVA (AP) — The Grand Canyon, Mount Fuji and


ARMED FORCES DIGEST

ARMED FORCES DIGEST VETERANS Council sets meeting YOUNGSTOWN — The United Veterans Council of


LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

YOUNGSTOWN — Gary Volosin, a representative with NatCity Investments in Youngstown, has been named


Popeye, the comic-strip strong man, claimed that his strength came from eating spinach, which he ate

Popeye, the comic-strip strong man, claimed that his strength came from eating spinach, which he ate


It’s a living — driving circles on the tundra

Bethel, Alaska, has become the unlikely taxi capital of the United States. BETHEL, Alaska — A


What would Jesus say? Here’s one possibility

Opinion: What would Jesus say? Here’s one possibility EDITOR: December 25 is quickly approaching. When I


ON DISPLAY: PMG Chocolatier in Niles features Hallmark products and chocolate by Gorant Candies in

ON DISPLAY: PMG Chocolatier in Niles features Hallmark products and chocolate by Gorant Candies in


Disney on Ice reading tour coming to libraries

Disney on Ice reading tour coming to libraries YOUNGSTOWN — Disney On Ice is inviting children to