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Vindy.com for December 17, 2007
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Group seeks turf funds for Poland field
POLAND — A new group has formed to raise money for artificial turf at Poland Seminary High School’s
Mom recalls daughter’s vibrant life
POLAND — Days before her death, Marissa Plakosh, 18, addressed a birthday card to her mother and
Fatal Beaver Township fire under investigation
NORTH LIMA — The house was still smoking roughly 12 hours after a fatal, early Monday fire at 1461
Chevy Centre a hard nut for city to crack
Opinion: Youngstown city officials face a big decision in the coming months as to what they’ll do with its Chevrolet Centre.
Pavlik begins training
YOUNGSTOWN — It wasn’t Rocky training for Rocky II, III, IV or more, and it wasn’t Philadelphia.
Lawyer to seek dismissal of charges in Taser case
WARREN – A defense lawyer says he will seek the dismissal of charges filed against a Howland woman
Donors help First Night finances
YOUNGSTOWN — An influx of money means First Night Youngstown officials no longer have to worry about
Charge reduced In Poland teen’s shooting death
POLAND — An initial charge of felonious reckless homicide against a Poland man who police say
Youngstowner seeks a spot on ‘Clash of the Choirs’ tonight
Tune in to “Clash of the Choirs” tonight to see if Le Shawn Tucker of Youngstown earns a spot on one
Westminster’s new president is slated to begin his duties on July 1.
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Dr. Richard H. Dorman, vice president for institutional advancement at
Olivito found in contempt, suspended from law practice
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has found a lawyer who practiced in the Youngstown area in
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public
SALES • Salvation Army Thrift Store in Austin Center, Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, is open from 10
Communities fighting retailer have varying issues
Officials need to be careful when considering whether to deny a zone change for Wal-Mart, an
Gov. Strickland hasn’t used clemency power yet
The governor likes to keep an open mind about cases, a spokesman said. COLUMBUS (AP) — Close to a
In final budget bill, Dems reverse Bush-sought cuts
Lawmakers added funds for education and veterans. WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers unveiled a $500
Enjoy happiness, speaker urges YSU grads
The student speaker encouraged graduates to savor each moment along the way to realizing their
KEEPING UP WITH … How local NFL players fared Sunday
Jeff Wilkins (Fitch/YSU) — Wilkins converted two extra points and was 0-for-1 on field goals in the
Browns get closer to playoff berth
Browns get closer to playoff berth kBROWNS QUARTERBACK Derek Anderson celebrates after the final
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Sunday’s games
WOMEN No. 9 Oklahoma 66, No. 21 Michigan St. 55 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Amanda Thompson had 14
Dolphins prevail in OT to avoid first 0-16 year
Greg Camarillo turned a short pass completion into a 64-yard touchdown. MIAMI (AP) — The Miami
Mayor: Appoint retiring official
A councilman calls the request ‘double dipping.’ YOUNGSTOWN — If the mayor has his way, the
Mountaineers stunned as UM hires Rodriguez
Michigan’s coaching search ended nearly a month after it started. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan
BROWNS 8, BILLS 0
BROWNS 8, BILLS 0 Buffalo0000—0 Cleveland3500—8 First Quarter Cle—FG Dawson 35, 6:51.
“Clash of the Choirs” (8 p.m., NBC): In the realm of musical competitions, we’ve
“Clash of the Choirs” (8 p.m., NBC): In the realm of musical competitions, we’ve seen soloists and
Audit: Mahoning Co. recycling is improving
Personnel costs here dropped from $7.83 to $2.78 per recycled ton in one year. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Self-Googling is on the rise for Americans, study finds
NEW YORK (AP) — More Americans are Googling themselves — and many are checking out their friends,
FUGITIVE
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Dimetrius J. Morris The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
“We’ll have a lot of collision repair, batteries, tires and a lot of things people
Opinion: “We’ll have a lot of collision repair, batteries, tires and a lot of things people realize they
SPEECH TOURNAMENT Recent results
Here are the first- through third-place winners of the 14th annual Lowe Memorial Speech Tournament
Packer helps Buckeyes start hot as OSU drops Washington 71-54
The 19th-ranked Bucks had not played in two weeks. SEATTLE (AP) — Two weeks off didn’t slow down
Major League Baseball must react to Mitchell report
Major League Baseball must react to Mitchell report “Cheaters never win” was always a hopelessly
Wake Forest topples OSU in final
Zack Schilawski’s goal delivered a 2-1 win over Ohio State in the NCAA final. CARY, N.C. (AP) —
Study grows into project
The eighth-graders used a classroom to create their own Holocaust Museum. YOUNGSTOWN — In the
YSU has 18 loop games
Youngstown State men’s basketball team wasn’t very impressive in its Horizon League opener a week
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
AFC Titans 26, Chiefs 17 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vince Young passed for 191 yards and two touchdowns
Halting drug use is long-term project
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Even if baseball and the players union agreed to every recommendation
Medicaid system glitch revealing sealed adoption information
COLUMBUS (AP) — A glitch in Ohio’s troubled child-welfare system is revealing information from
In a survey, 52 percent of Americans said they cannot afford to save money or are saving
In a survey, 52 percent of Americans said they cannot afford to save money or are saving
‘Guaranteed Play’ offers more time for gambling
A new type of slot machine guarantees a certain number of plays. LAS VEGAS — Sometimes, slot
Windy kick: Ball bounces the Browns’ way again
The wind huffed and puffed, but couldn’t blow down little Phil Dawson. CLEVELAND — Down there
Navy vet gathers cards, sends holiday wishes to soldiers
An e-mail from her grandmother sparked the Christmas card project. YOUNGSTOWN — Dalene Marie
Dawg sledding
Cleveland blanked Buffalo to move within one win of a playoff berth. CLEVELAND — Sunday’s 8-0
Woods reaches target, wins by seven strokes
His 4-under 68 also tied the record at the Target World Challenge. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) —
Violence drops in Iraq
Violence drops in Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq — Violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the first
Government in Iraq takes control of Basra
The handover marks the start of the end of almost five years of British support for the occupation
More schools add, expand classes for comics arts
The skills are gaining more respect, many students are finding. CINCINNATI (AP) — As a fine arts
NHL ROUNDUP | Sunday’s games
Coyotes 5, Rangers 1 NEW YORK — Even with the flu, Wayne Gretzky had to enjoy this return to
NATION
NATION Tips on escaping from telemarketers NEW YORK — While the Federal Trade Commission is busy
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR Job description Work involves: Planning, organizing and directing the work
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Grove City 71, Kennedy Catholic 57 OHIO Akr. North
Grenier helps out at soup kitchen
Grenier helps out at soup kitchen NEW YORK — Adrian Grenier, who’s usually busy either being a
Craft breweries growing fast
Craft brewers are learning how to be savvy business operators. NEW YORK (AP) — In the days when
Virtual gifts cost real cash
Virtual gifts are hot-ticket items, but some call them a rip-off. CHICAGO (AP) — You don’t wrap
Trying to flee authorities ends up a wash
FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — A driver did not make a clean getaway early Sunday, despite taking his
NBA ROUNDUP Sunday’s games
Celtics 90, Raptors 77 TORONTO — Paul Pierce scored 18 points, Kevin Garnett had 16 and the Boston
Bush, Clinton in rare agreement
Opinion: WASHINGTON — She who would be president excoriates, as Democratic presidential candidates must, the
NFL PREVIEW Today’s game
CHICAGO (5-8) At MINNESOTA (7-6) Game time: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Vikings by 7. Record
Russia should chart own political reform
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Isn’t it time we just left Russia alone? Isn’t it time we stopped trying to stuff an
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Dissolutions filed Hope L. Songer and Brian C. Songer. Mari Wannas and David
Do charitable gifts have end date?
Opinion: A billion-dollar controversy involving Princeton University has brought into sharp focus one of the
Jacksonville survives the bad weather
The Jaguars won in Pittsburgh where no opponent had won in a year. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
GREEN TEAM
GREEN TEAM Performance audit Audit recommendations and Mahoning County Green Team responses:
Harsh weather leads to snow emergency
FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — A winter storm system blamed for three deaths in the Midwest and Great Lakes
It’s time for city voters to support Youngstown schools
Opinion: It’s time for city voters to support Youngstown schools EDITOR: The problems of Youngstown and
Maroney’s runs power Patriots past Jets, 20-10
New England’s Spygate win clinched home field advantage in the playoffs. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) —
Depp, Burton reunite for ‘Sweeney’
The film is the sixth collaboration between the actor and the director. NEW YORK — Dressed in
Couple accused in heist had problems, but no records
Boyd was described by a modeling agency exec as ‘an All-American girl.’ YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — By age
Mancini Award set up
Mancini Award set up BOARDMAN — Township police have established the Elaine R. Mancini Police
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Weathersfield Township trustees special meeting at 6 p.m. and regular meeting , 7
AT THE CEREMONY Observations
Observations from Sunday’s graduation ceremony at Youngstown State University: Dr. David Sweet
Woods on target
Woods on target Ten weeks later, nothing has changed with Tiger Woods and the rest of golf. C3
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 17, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday December 17, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.