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Vindy.com for December 11, 2007
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trial under way in East Side shooting case
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection began Tuesday and will continue today in the trial of Jumal Edwards, 23,
Boardman veterinarian charged with child endangering
BOARDMAN — A Sylvia Lane man accused of placing his son in an animal crate remains in the Mahoning
Looking for one shooting suspect, Sharon area police arrest another
SHARON, Pa. — The search for one shooting suspect was fruitless, but a specially trained team of
16 years not enough, says Bazetta victim
WARREN — A 52-year-old Bazetta man who sustained four to five blows to the head with a metal pipe
Teachers union declines BOE request
AUSTINTOWN — The teachers union has declined a board of education request to enter into binding
YSU centennial effort adds $200K
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Centennial Campaign is $200,000 richer today thanks to a
Vacant East Side house torched Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant two-story house at 1426 Charlotte Ave. on the East Side was intentionally set
Sobriety checkpoint Friday night somewhere in Mahoning County
A sobriety checkpoint and zero tolerance blitz will be held from 6 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday
School funding proposal should prompt discussion
Opinion: We believe the word "admirable" used by Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland's spokesman to describe a public school funding proposal from a Republican legislator signifies appropriate caution.
Patchwork Center plans Christmas open house
YOUNGSTOWN — North Star Patchwork Training Center, 192 Haseltine Ave., will have a Christmas Open
Pinning ceremony held
ALLIANCE — Four registered nurses at Alliance Community Hospital earned specialty certifications in
Clergywomen’s Alliance will meet at Friends House
YOUNGSTOWN — Interdenominational Clergywomen’s Alliance Inc. will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday
Bridge lessons offered
YOUNGSTOWN — South Side Bridge Club, 90 Boardman Canfield Road, is offering a course in intermediate
Thousands attend band’s reunion
Led Zeppelin returned to the stage for its first concert in nearly three decades. LONDON (AP) —
Ohio gas prices drop 12 cents
COLUMBUS — Ohio gasoline prices have dropped 12 cents in the past week. The statewide average cost
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library board, 6 p.m., Library Meeting Room. Western
Is evolution speeding up?
Scientists found that different changes are occurring in Africans, Asians and Europeans.
Wall Street bustling with optimism
Investors hoping for a rate cut shrugged off one bank’s large subprime writedown. NEW YORK (AP) —
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob D. Gailey, 22, of 4122 Erie St., Boardman, and Kendra N.
Trumbull auditor’s office honored
WARREN — The Ohio Auditor’s Office has awarded the Trumbull County Auditor’s Office the Making Your
Vick’s future uncertain; Falcons look to move on
Atlanta is acting as though Vick will never return. ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Vick knows where he’ll
Event needs volunteers
Event needs volunteers YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown is seeking volunteers for its family-
ROAD REPAIRS Spending
Examples of Ohio communities’ use of taxpayer dollars over five years to repair and improve roads
Looking for a better compass
Opinion: Looking for a better compass EDITOR: I would like to comment on an article in the Dec. 5
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway 10 to
LeBron likely to return from injury
He’s missed the Cavs’ last five games — all losses. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James’ injured finger
Vick’s lies lead to 23-month prison sentence
The quarterback could lose up to $142 million for his role in a dogfighting ring. RICHMOND, Va.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The Weathersfield Township trustees meeting will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the
Prosecutor to seek murder charges in toddler’s death
The little girl’s grandmother in Ohio recognized a police artist’s rendition of her. HOUSTON (AP)
Survey: 22 percent of companies expect to hire in early 2008
Locally, 17 percent of employers surveyed plan to hire soon. MILWAUKEE — Fewer than a quarter of
Lowly Dolphins have to dig deep for help
Firing the Miami coach would only make the franchise more unstable. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — When Cam
Shelton-Mathews owner plans comeback
The candy company owner plans to restart Internet sales first. BOARDMAN — Shelton-Mathews
Stormy weather
Stormy weather kA WINTRY STORM caked the center of the nation with a thick layer of ice Monday,
Climate scientists: Greenland ice melted at a record rate this year
WASHINGTON — Rising temperatures caused ice to melt in Greenland at a record rate this year, climate
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): “Bones” serves up a holiday-themed episode that finds
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): “Bones” serves up a holiday-themed episode that finds the team quarantined in
Work puts nurses at risk
The study did not take into account factors such as smoking and age. ST. LOUIS — Nurses who are
Are we creating our own stress?
Very few people are taking the time to relax, doctors say. SAN FRANCISCO — A sensible person
Taxpayers foot bill for road repairs
Agriculture has been exempt from zoning regulations. DAYTON (AP) — Heavy truck traffic from large
Jones’ relay teammates want to keep gold medals
They’ll get a chance to argue their case before the IOC. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Marion
Romeo keeps cool as Browns stay hot
The coach (still) isn’t ready to talk about the playoffs. BEREA (AP) — The NFL validated the
Veterinarian accused of putting son, 4, in dog crate
The boy’s mother got a text message from her husband, saying that he had put the boy in jail.
Patriots: The Patriots continue to draw big TV ratings. On Sunday, they faced the Steelers,
Patriots: The Patriots continue to draw big TV ratings. On Sunday, they faced the Steelers,
YSU’s Williamson College receives federal grant
The grant will subsidize two additional foreign tours. YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Department of
Police: Gunman was thrown out of school
It appeared he ‘hated Christians,’ a law enforcement official said. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) —
Subprime Christmas Housing and lending woes have put a damper on holiday retail sales, gift giving.
Jackie Castleberry won’t be playing Santa Claus this year. She usually buys her grandchildren,
SHELTON-MATHEWS AWARDS Some accolades received by Shelton-Mathews Chocolates:
Chocolates of the World III: Named best in the U.S. and second-best in the world. U.S. Air Force
Fumi ties talk to correlation of sports, drugs
He answered questions about anabolic steroids. BOARDMAN — As the resident expert on The Ohio
‘THE PERFECT HOLIDAY’
‘THE PERFECT HOLIDAY’ Grade: D+ Director: Lance Rivera Running time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Smith expecting to see Pats again
The loss to New England could be a valuable learning experience. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New England
Pa. House takes up open records bill
The bill would increase the public’s right to know, supporters said. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The
Happy holidays? Women fight to preserve traditional greeting
They have received enough donations for four billboards. The Grinch couldn’t stop Christmas
Magistrate puts freeze on woman’s accounts
The freeze follows a fraud allegation. YOUNGSTOWN — A magistrate has issued a temporary
Arab press hypocritical in portrayal of U.S.
Opinion: Two recent incidents in or near the Middle East have highlighted a noxious bit of hypocrisy for
Boardman jazz bands’ annual concert Dec. 20
The concert is the groups’ gift to the community, and donations won’t be accepted at the door.
“There was a courageous staff member who probably saved many lives here today.”
Opinion: “There was a courageous staff member who probably saved many lives here today.” Chief Richard
Christian songwriters team up for charity
Christian songwriters team up for charity NASHVILLE, Tenn. — How many songwriters does it take to
Court gives judges leeway in cocaine sentencing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court, weighing in on an issue with racial undertones, ruled Monday
State senator seeks investigation
Eric Kearney wants to know why tickets seem to sell out before they even go on sale. COLUMBUS (AP)
Holiday film isn’t perfect, but it has its moments
Three supporting characters draw laughs. Jovial and junky as all get out, “The Perfect
Upbeat Bush knows new strategy in Iraq working
Opinion: There’s a photo of Lyndon Johnson, alone at a conference table. The president’s chair is pushed
2 stole vets flag-holders in New Castle, cops say
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Two city residents are accused of stealing hundreds of veterans’ brass grave flag-
18 fire departments, Haz-Mat converge on scene of explosion
A neighbor said he felt two explosions and saw fire through the woods. CHAMPION — Eighteen area
Data suggest slowdown in land-to-cell phone shift
The young are more likely to have only a cell phone. WASHINGTON (AP) — More than one in eight
NATION
NATION McDonald’s reports increase in sales OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald’s Corp., the world’s No.
Ohio returning to its roots as steel center
NEW BOSTON, Ohio (AP) — An Atlanta-based steel supplier has chosen a former steel mill site in
Lakeview to put tax levy on ballot
The state is looking at fiscal caution for Lakeview schools. CORTLAND — Lakeview Board of
Dems: White House censored testimony on climate change
WASHINGTON — The White House censored climate scientists and edited their testimony on global
Pacers’ Tinsley feels blessed after shooting
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jamaal Tinsley knows he has to make lifestyle changes, and he feels blessed to
Use cash to avoid overspending on gifts
Credit counselors see an increase in business after the holidays. The best way to avoid
Bush battles facts — again
Opinion: President Bush just can’t catch a break. It seems like every time he tries to be bellicose, the
Chavez could be comeback kid in ’08
Opinion: While Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suffered a huge defeat in the Dec. 2 referendum — independent
Homeownership no longer clear-cut
Opinion: Who owns your home? That seems like a pretty straightforward question. But the answer might not be
Board announces 2007 awards
Also recognized were winners of its second annual countywide Red Ribbon Week poster contest.
Mitchell Report expected to reveal additional names in steroid scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s easy to predict much of what George Mitchell will say: Baseball ignored
Warren man pleads guilty
The burglars used surveillance equipment before some of the burglaries. WARREN — A 28-year-old
Unspoken religious test
Opinion: Scripps Howard: Mitt Romney was finally forced to give the speech he would rather not have
A summary of criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Dec. 6 Drugs: A 19-
Storm blamed for 15 deaths
The power outage in Oklahoma was the biggest in the state’s history. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A