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Enjoy happiness, speaker urges YSU grads
YOUNGSTOWN — Quoting Kermit the Frog might not seem like a typical thing to do when addressing a
Issues vary for areas fighting Wal-Mart
People who don’t want a Wal-Mart in Canfield aren’t waiting to be asked.
Area orators place in speech tourney
HOWLAND — Here are the first- through third-place winners of the 14th annual Lowe Memorial Speech
Speed read, meet Santa at Oakland
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts will sponsor a speed read and milk and cookies with
Concert tonight at Pleasant Valley is canceled
LIBERTY — Tonight’s “Chords of Christmas” concert at Pleasant Valley Church has been canceled
Audit: Mahoning Co. recycling is improving
YOUNGSTOWN — A state performance audit shows the Mahoning County Recycling Division has
Navy vet gathers cards for soldiers
YOUNGSTOWN — Dalene Marie Scott remembers what it was like to be in the military and away from home
Williams wants Conglose for job
YOUNGSTOWN — If the mayor has his way, the retiring head of the city’s public works department will
Couple accused in heist had problems, no records
YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — By age 24, she had been married, given birth to a son, gotten a divorce, filed for
Boardman police establish award in Mancini’s name
BOARDMAN — Township police have established the Elaine R. Mancini Police Service Award to honor a
P. Ross Berry 8th-graders create Holocaust Museum
YOUNGSTOWN — In the center of the Projects Room at P. Ross Berry Middle School rests a table, set as
Putin’s choice of successor offers hope for Democracy roots
Opinion: Under Dmitry Medvedev, whom Vladimir Putin nominated last week as his preferred candidate to succeed
More basketball billed at Chevy
Two regular season, high school doubleheaders are set at the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN —
Buying and caring for blinds
Blinds can be an easy and functional alternative to drapes. They can also be dust magnets that let
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Confident he outplayed Richie, Ryan had him moved to the psych ward, where Richie
More airlines offering beds
The luxury will cost travelers, but some say it’s worth it. NEW YORK (AP) — In some ways, Andy
Are mayor, council paying attention?
Opinion: Youngstown City Council’s recent decision to boost the salaries of department heads and other
Revenge puts tow truck driver on the hook
GRESHAM, Ore. (AP) — A tow truck driver upset over a recent ticket tried to tow a police car,
Kindle is appealing but has drawbacks
Many people, this reviewer included, found it easy to come up with reasons the Kindle, an electronic
Top nanotechnology labs are up for hire
They cater mostly to faculty, students and scholars. ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Neil Kane and his staff
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher J. Kala, 24, of 7823 Covered Bridge Road,
‘I do and I donate’
VALLEY VIEW, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio mayor will marry couples for free — but perhaps the bride and groom
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS A plethora of candles Candles create merry moments during the holidays. Red
JoePa’s gifts arrive a little early
Christmas came a bit early for Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. The whole world wanted to
Talking Jesus doll grabs wide attention
VENTURA, Calif. — It’s not the Wii, but the new talking Jesus doll is grabbing national attention
T-bond limits deters savers
Just when we’re all agreeing that Americans need to save more, the U.S. Treasury has figured out a
Avoid owe, owe, owe
It’s best to steer clear of the ghost of Christmas past — credit card bills. MILWAUKEE — When
S. Dakota officials hope movie promotes tourism
S. Dakota officials hope movie promotes tourism PIERRE, S.D. — Tourism officials believe that the
Nuclear plant reaches age 50
There are now 1,000 people employed at the nuclear facility. SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. — If you live
Fight was a losing battle
Residents and businesses in two nearby communities fought Wal-Mart’s coming and lost. There
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Claude R. Bowling Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
REGION
REGION Bounce A-Round plans facility for the public BOARDMAN — Bounce A-Round Rentals and Indoor
Chris Daughtry is king of album sales this year
Chris Daughtry is king of album sales this year NEW YORK — He may not have won “American Idol,”
BONUS DAY \ Dec. 31
BONUS DAY \ Dec. 31 Weekend and Sunday-only subscribers to The Vindicator will receive a free
Limits weighed on hospitals run by doctors
Some say doctors are more caring than corporations. WASHINGTON — An end-of-the year push in
HONOR FLIGHT
HONOR FLIGHT Honor Flight, a program started in May 2005 in Dayton, flies World War II veterans
Spruce up more than the mantel, experts advise
There’s a variety of items to use for decorating your whole fireplace, it just depends on your
Ibuprofen raised creatinine levels
Q. Over-the-counter ibuprofen was my friend. I thought it was a miracle drug for pain and
Local events planned for Kwanzaa
The observance celebrates positive life principles. YOUNGSTOWN — Kwanzaa, a holiday rooted in
Honor Flight takes 3 Valley vets to visit World War II Memorial
Veterans fly free on the Honor Flight. YOUNGSTOWN — Tears welled in their eyes and spilled
Milk glass covers variety of colors and lots of pieces
Milk glass, an opaque white glass, was of course named for its color. The thick white glass was
New VH1 shows: More snack than satisfying meals
Both shows start this week. One of VH1’s main specialties — beyond trying to revive the
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS
HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS Off the beaten path If you’re looking for something a little different to do
Company OKs reducing hazardous air emissions
The settlement is subject to a public comment period and approval by the court. DAYTON (AP) — A
Arriving by land
Arriving by land Nearly 296 million people entered the U.S. by land during the last federal fiscal
Born: Dec. 13, 1967.
Born: Dec. 13, 1967. Hometown: Youngstown. High School: Mooney, 1986. Alma mater: The Ohio
School’s Web site gains popularity
The president of the school’s PTO checks the Web site several times per week. POLAND — The
Prison overcrowding demands attention
Opinion: Policy makers are again gearing up to take on the daunting problem of exponential prison growth.
Deliberating jury finds evidence
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — A judge has granted a man convicted of armed robbery a new trial because the
Raising awareness
Raising awareness Delta Air Lines Inc. is trying to raise awareness of behavior in the air by
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
NFL PREVIEW Today’s other games
SEATTLE at CAROLINA Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Seahawks by 7. Record vs. spread: Seahawks
Morabito to seek Pa. House seat
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — Bob Morabito, a high school teacher and retired Navy commander, will challenge
Developing passion into sweet reality
The store’s cakes have been featured in a national magazine. CAMPBELL — Looking for a wedding
‘THE 8 DIAGRAMS’
‘THE 8 DIAGRAMS’ Wu-Tang Clan (Loud/SRC) Grade: A- When the Wu-Tang Clan fire on all
Born: Aug. 26, 1956.
Born: Aug. 26, 1956. Hometown: New Castle. Pa. High School: New Castle. Alma mater: Youngstown
THE NUCLEAR AGE Through the years
Here is a time line of significant events at the nuclear power plant in Shippingport, Pa., over the
Poll shows rift among groups of minorities
The good news is that there appears to be hope. WASHINGTON — The nation’s three largest minority
MERCER COUNTY Court news
Mercer County (Pa.) Common Pleas judges recently sentenced the following: Omar McCurdy, 20, of
Born: Sept. 9, 1960.
Born: Sept. 9, 1960. Hometown: Youngstown. High school: Mooney, 1979. Alma mater: University of
Light hot line can help prevent holiday shockers
Thousands of people are injured by holiday lights each year, one company says. Tip No. 1 from
Born: Dec. 13, 1961.
Born: Dec. 13, 1961. Hometown: Youngstown. High School: Mooney. Alma mater: University of
LADDER SAFETY
LADDER SAFETY A few suggestions When using a ladder, make sure it is in good working order and
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
When Jim Tressel’s Ohio State Buckeyes battle Louisiana State University for the national football
New Jersey hands out captain ‘C’
Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner was chosen. Jamie Langenbrunner got a ‘C’ on his sweater and
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 21.51 —.59 Avalon Holdings,6.125—.075 Clear
Measure would increase hiring of young people as poll workers
COLUMBUS — Legislation proposed by a Columbus-area lawmaker would allow election boards to hire
Delta’s videos target air etiquette
The videos have been applauded by some passengers. ATLANTA (AP) — Volumes have been written
A republic, if you can keep it
Opinion: A republic, if you can keep it EDITOR: A letter last Sunday said (of the declining use of “merry
Cold contributes to injuries, but there are precautions that workers can take
Opinion: EDITOR: Now that winter is upon us, brutally cold weather is just around the corner. Many of us
‘UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE’
‘UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: T;
OSLO, Norway (AP) — When it comes to wiping out a bank account, forget holiday shopping. Just
OSLO, Norway (AP) — When it comes to wiping out a bank account, forget holiday shopping. Just
Boardman park concert
Boardman park concert BOARDMAN — Boardman Township Park is hosting its second Elegant String
Volunteers clear, mark last leg of 300-mile Catamount
WINHALL, Vt. (AP) — Nearly 25 years after three friends laid the groundwork for it by skiing the
Workshop will target first-time home buyers
Workshop will target first-time home buyers YOUNGSTOWN — Family Financial Education Services, a
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go What: A 300-mile backcountry ski trail from Readsboro, Mass., through
“Holiday With the Stars” (5 p.m., ABC): A look back at the year in entertainment, plus
“Holiday With the Stars” (5 p.m., ABC): A look back at the year in entertainment, plus celebrities’
Born: Dec. 5, 1952.
Born: Dec. 5, 1952. Hometown: Mentor (also lived in Massillon and Berea as a youngster). High
A BOWL WITH A NAME: Charlot, a French comic-book character inspired by Charlie Chaplin, is the name
A BOWL WITH A NAME: Charlot, a French comic-book character inspired by Charlie Chaplin, is the name
MIKE TRGOVAC
MIKE TRGOVAC Current position: Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator since 2002. Hometown:
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Exempted Village school board, 7 p.m., board room, 150 Hall Ave. Executive
CAREER PATHS
CAREER PATHS SERVICE The Regional Chamber has promoted Sandy Homrighouse to economic development
Mayor Williams, wife offer honest appraisal to blacks
Within a day of each other, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, spoke directly to the
Suzanne Savanick of Cortland has been elected as the 2007-08 president of the Ohio Dental
Suzanne Savanick of Cortland has been elected as the 2007-08 president of the Ohio Dental
Up on a rooftop? Do use caution
The best advice? Hire experts to remove the leaves or snow from your roof or gutters. Falling
POLAND NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL www.poland.k12.oh.us/North
The school’s Web site, designed and created by parent Lori Gawdyda and friend Tom Dowlin, started
CHALKS & ’DOGS Pro picks
Buffalo (+ 5 1/2) at Cleveland: Two negative stats: Cleveland has allowed 356 points, the most in
Loss of a voice creates an echo in the Mahoning Valley
Loss of a voice creates an echo in the Mahoning Valley The Mahoning Valley has lost an important