News for December 16, 2007

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

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

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

CHALKS & ’DOGS Pro picks

Buffalo (+ 5 1/2) at Cleveland: Two negative stats: Cleveland has allowed 356 points, the most in

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

Up on a rooftop? Do use caution

The best advice? Hire experts to remove the leaves or snow from your roof or gutters. Falling

Suzanne Savanick of Cortland has been elected as the 2007-08 president of the Ohio Dental

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

CAREER PATHS

CAREER PATHS SERVICE The Regional Chamber has promoted Sandy Homrighouse to economic development

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard Exempted Village school board, 7 p.m., board room, 150 Hall Ave. Executive

MIKE TRGOVAC

MIKE TRGOVAC Current position: Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator since 2002. Hometown:

A BOWL WITH A NAME: Charlot, a French comic-book character inspired by Charlie Chaplin, is the name

Born: Dec. 5, 1952.

Born: Dec. 5, 1952. Hometown: Mentor (also lived in Massillon and Berea as a youngster). High

“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’

INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go What: A 300-mile backcountry ski trail from Readsboro, Mass., through

TODAY

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

Workshop will target first-time home buyers

Workshop will target first-time home buyers YOUNGSTOWN — Family Financial Education Services, a

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

Boardman park concert

Boardman park concert BOARDMAN — Boardman Township Park is hosting its second Elegant String

OSLO, Norway (AP) — When it comes to wiping out a bank account, forget holiday shopping. Just

‘UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE’

‘UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: T;

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

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

Delta’s videos target air etiquette

The videos have been applauded by some passengers. ATLANTA (AP) — Volumes have been written

Measure would increase hiring of young people as poll workers

COLUMBUS — Legislation proposed by a Columbus-area lawmaker would allow election boards to hire

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 21.51 —.59 Avalon Holdings,6.125—.075 Clear

New Jersey hands out captain ‘C’

Devils forward Jamie Langenbrunner was chosen. Jamie Langenbrunner got a ‘C’ on his sweater and

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

When Jim Tressel’s Ohio State Buckeyes battle Louisiana State University for the national football

Talking Jesus doll grabs wide attention

VENTURA, Calif. — It’s not the Wii, but the new talking Jesus doll is grabbing national attention

LADDER SAFETY

LADDER SAFETY A few suggestions When using a ladder, make sure it is in good working order and

Born: Dec. 13, 1961.

Born: Dec. 13, 1961. Hometown: Youngstown. High School: Mooney. 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: Sept. 9, 1960.

Born: Sept. 9, 1960. Hometown: Youngstown. High school: Mooney, 1979. Alma mater: University of

HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS

HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS Off the beaten path If you’re looking for something a little different to do

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

Ibuprofen raised creatinine levels

Q. Over-the-counter ibuprofen was my friend. I thought it was a miracle drug for pain and

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

MERCER COUNTY Court news

Mercer County (Pa.) Common Pleas judges recently sentenced the following: Omar McCurdy, 20, of

Poll shows rift among groups of minorities

The good news is that there appears to be hope. WASHINGTON — The nation’s three largest minority

THE NUCLEAR AGE Through the years

Here is a time line of significant events at the nuclear power plant in Shippingport, Pa., over the

Born: Aug. 26, 1956.

Born: Aug. 26, 1956. Hometown: New Castle. Pa. High School: New Castle. Alma mater: Youngstown

‘THE 8 DIAGRAMS’

‘THE 8 DIAGRAMS’ Wu-Tang Clan (Loud/SRC) Grade: A- When the Wu-Tang Clan fire on all

Developing passion into sweet reality

The store’s cakes have been featured in a national magazine. CAMPBELL — Looking for a wedding

Morabito to seek Pa. House seat

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — Bob Morabito, a high school teacher and retired Navy commander, will challenge

NFL PREVIEW Today’s other games

SEATTLE at CAROLINA Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Seahawks by 7. Record vs. spread: Seahawks

CURRENT PRICES

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

Raising awareness

Raising awareness Delta Air Lines Inc. is trying to raise awareness of behavior in the air by

Deliberating jury finds evidence

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) — A judge has granted a man convicted of armed robbery a new trial because the

Prison overcrowding demands attention

Opinion: Policy makers are again gearing up to take on the daunting problem of exponential prison growth.

School’s Web site gains popularity

The president of the school’s PTO checks the Web site several times per week. POLAND — The

Limits weighed on hospitals run by doctors

Some say doctors are more caring than corporations. WASHINGTON — An end-of-the year push in

NOTES

NOTES Wedgewood — Pro Business Systems won first quarter in Austintown Suburban. West

REGION

REGION Bounce A-Round plans facility for the public BOARDMAN — Bounce A-Round Rentals and Indoor

Born: Dec. 13, 1967.

Born: Dec. 13, 1967. Hometown: Youngstown. High School: Mooney, 1986. Alma mater: The Ohio

Arriving by land

Arriving by land Nearly 296 million people entered the U.S. by land during the last federal fiscal

Company OKs reducing hazardous air emissions

The settlement is subject to a public comment period and approval by the court. DAYTON (AP) — A

New VH1 shows: More snack than satisfying meals

Both shows start this week. One of VH1’s main specialties — beyond trying to revive the

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

Local events planned for Kwanzaa

The observance celebrates positive life principles. YOUNGSTOWN — Kwanzaa, a holiday rooted in

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Claude R. Bowling Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

HONOR FLIGHT

HONOR FLIGHT Honor Flight, a program started in May 2005 in Dayton, flies World War II veterans

BONUS DAY \ Dec. 31

BONUS DAY \ Dec. 31 Weekend and Sunday-only subscribers to The Vindicator will receive a free

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,”

Fight was a losing battle

Residents and businesses in two nearby communities fought Wal-Mart’s coming and lost. There

Nuclear plant reaches age 50

There are now 1,000 people employed at the nuclear facility. SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. — If you live

S. Dakota officials hope movie promotes tourism

S. Dakota officials hope movie promotes tourism PIERRE, S.D. — Tourism officials believe that the

Avoid owe, owe, owe

It’s best to steer clear of the ghost of Christmas past — credit card bills. MILWAUKEE — When

JoePa’s gifts arrive a little early

Christmas came a bit early for Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. The whole world wanted to

FOR THE HOLIDAYS

FOR THE HOLIDAYS A plethora of candles Candles create merry moments during the holidays. Red

‘I do and I donate’

VALLEY VIEW, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio mayor will marry couples for free — but perhaps the bride and groom

COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher J. Kala, 24, of 7823 Covered Bridge Road,

Top nanotechnology labs are up for hire

They cater mostly to faculty, students and scholars. ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Neil Kane and his staff

Kindle is appealing but has drawbacks

Many people, this reviewer included, found it easy to come up with reasons the Kindle, an electronic

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,

Are mayor, council paying attention?

Opinion: Youngstown City Council’s recent decision to boost the salaries of department heads and other

More airlines offering beds

The luxury will cost travelers, but some say it’s worth it. NEW YORK (AP) — In some ways, Andy

ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN Confident he outplayed Richie, Ryan had him moved to the psych ward, where Richie

Buying and caring for blinds

Blinds can be an easy and functional alternative to drapes. They can also be dust magnets that let

More basketball billed at Chevy

Two regular season, high school doubleheaders are set at the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN —

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

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