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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
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
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,
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.
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