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Homeless man now has a home — prison
Homeless man now has a home — prison YOUNGSTOWN — A homeless man is going to prison for five years
Man sentenced in shooting death
Man sentenced in shooting death YOUNGSTOWN — Terrance E. Brown was a righteous man who sacrificed
Youngstown schools get new names
Youngstown schools get new names YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Write said that renaming two elementary
Food pantry Wednesday in East Palestine
Food pantry Wednesday in East Palestine EAST PALESTINE — Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner
Struthers stadium gets new bleachers by next football season
Struthers stadium gets new bleachers by next football season STRUTHERS — By the time next football
Howland school board member resigns
Howland school board member resigns HOWLAND — Andy Bednar has resigned as a member of the Howland
Taft Tech Center coming along fine, CIC learns
Taft Tech Center coming along fine, CIC learns YOUNGSTOWN — The roof is finished and interior work
WRTA levy to appear on March ballot
WRTA levy to appear on March ballot YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Commissioners unanimously
Off-duty Youngstown cop stops bank robbery
Off-duty Youngstown cop stops bank robbery YOUNGSTOWN — Off-duty city Patrolman Robert Martini
Indalex Aluminum likely to close its Girard plant due to construction slowdown
GIRARD — Indalex Aluminum Solutions said it is likely to close its Girard plant because of a
Feds indict and round up 10 drug suspects
YOUNGSTOWN — Drug dealers used code on cell phones, referring to cocaine as pop singer Christina
Route 11 Northbound reopens; Southbound closed a month?
State Route 11 northbound has reopened, the Ohio State Highway patrol said after noon today. Route
Snow day pushes contract decision back one day
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Board of Education members must wait one more day for an answer from the
Coaches, volunteers needed for Police Athletic League bball
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Police Athletic League basketball league begins in January for kids 13
UPDATE: SR 11 closure caused when truck struck bridge; trucker dies
VIENNA — One person died after a crash at 4:39 a.m. today that involved semi tractor-trailers and
SR 11 closed after fatal crash involving semis, cars
VIENNA — One person died after a crash at 4:39 a.m. today that involved two semi tractor-trailers
hMuslims flock to Mecca
hMuslims flock to Mecca MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Millions of Muslims from around the world gathered
Browns put ‘D’ back into name
Cleveland’s defense saved a big win and moved the team closer to the playoffs BEREA (AP) —
“He is a bit dirty, but I think he can move the country forward. I would have given up on Lee
Opinion: “He is a bit dirty, but I think he can move the country forward. I would have given up on Lee Myung-
Ohio ranks 2nd on list of largest credit losses
Job losses push Midwest states to the nation’s lead in home foreclosures. DETROIT (AP) — Michigan
METH \ Facts
Facts about the illegal drug known as methamphetamine or meth: Typically produced from over-the-
Judge rejects White House effort to keep logs secret
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House visitor logs are public documents, a federal judge ruled Monday,
Columbiana small, but getting bigger
The Clippers football coach and superintendent spoke to Curbstone Coaches. BOARDMAN — The Ohio
hFrench president linked with Italian supermodel
hFrench president linked with Italian supermodel PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s new
Persistent Collins leads Redskins to 22-10 win
The veteran quarterback was in his first start in more than 10 years. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) —
Rodriguez era begins in Michigan football
Michigan succeeded in luring him from West Virginia to coach the Wolverines. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP)
Attack angers Iraqi leaders
Washington is attempting to balance support for both Turkey and the Iraqi Kurds. BAGHDAD (AP) —
Girl, 7, shot trying to defend mom
The girl was blinded in one eye and is still in critical condition after two weeks. DETROIT (AP) —
Weather postpones many girls games
CANFIELD — Monday’s postponed Canfield at Howland girls basketball game will be made up Friday at 6
Schools outlaw masked hoodies
The hip-hop hoodies make it easier for strangers to sneak into school. The sweat shirts zip up
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston202.909—
Huckabee would not be an ‘easy kill’
Opinion: So is Mike Huckabee an “easy kill” for the Democrats? And are the Republicans the distinct
Firefighters probe blazes in 2 houses
Firefighters probe blazes in 2 houses SHARON, Pa. — Sharon firefighters are investigating two
Playoff picture not the prettiest sight
The Pats (14-0) and Colts (12-2) have clinched first-round byes. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost
Wheat prices rise above $10 a bushel
Higher wheat prices eventually will cause food prices to rise. NEW YORK (AP) — Wheat prices
Same old story for YSU in loss to Colonials
The Penguins got a bad start, made a comeback and then fell short, 74-71. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s
$2M grant to help wipe out meth
The drug is made from common ingredients. BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — Federal funds will be used to help
Steelers need a win, not sympathy
Pittsburgh has beaten only two teams with winning records. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh
Lisbon holds off Columbiana for 47-40 ITCL win
The Blue Devils hit 10-of-14 free throws in the final quarter. COLUMBIANA — There wasn’t much
Congress must remain firm against human rights panel
All the warnings in mid-2006 that the newly formed U.N. Human Rights Council would be nothing more
Stock investors worry about growth, prices
Greenspan said he’s worried by increasing consumer prices. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street extended
Potential buyer looking at Value City stores
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Columbus company that owns the Value City discount stores says a potential buyer
Ilgauskas leads way in Cavs’ 2OT win
LeBron James had 31 points in 51 minutes in the 104-99 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — Zydrunas
Rodriguez off to Ann Arbor
Rodriguez off to Ann Arbor The most-winning program in college football ended its first coaching
Study recommends NEOUCOM expansion
The recommendation suggests NEOUCOM remain a free-standing institution. YOUNGSTOWN — A study
4 Mexican victims stabbed in heart
A wallet containing $1,300 was found in the apartment. CINCINNATI (AP) — Four men who were beaten
Putin pledges to become prime minister after leaving presidency
MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin assured his political party Monday that Russia’s age of Putin is far
Bills take a double punch from Mother Nature
After losing to Cleveland in a blizzard, Buffalo’s plane got stuck in the mud. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP)
Minority voters voted, but not all voted for the levy
Opinion: Minority voters voted, but not all voted for the levy EDITOR: As a loyal voter and lifelong
Aid group sends supplies to Indians in Honduras
The program partners with the military to bring basic supplies to poor children. VIENNA — As
Wise plays devil just right on ‘Reaper’
The actor has played a lot of roles that prepared him for this one. LOS ANGELES — Television
Study: Timing of pills is crucial
People who took a blood pressure pill at night improved their health. WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking a
Woman dies in fire at Beaver Twp. home
Her next-door neighbor said he will miss her. NORTH LIMA — The house was still smoking roughly
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st — Star of Lextex (Ganpath)14.605.603.80 Stormin Deputy
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael K. Obeng, 34, of 1300 Meadowood Circle, Poland, and
Lots of snow in December
Lots of snow in December kAS OF 1 P.M. Monday, 22.1 inches of snow had fallen on the Mahoning
Valley’s Tucker among Lachey singers in ‘Clash’
Le Shawn Tucker is currently a senior at Wright State University. Le Shawn Tucker of
American troops need civilian assistance
Opinion: It is unusual in Washington when an idea is overwhelmingly supported by the president, a bipartisan
REGION
REGION UCFC bank acquisition put off until 2008 YOUNGSTOWN — United Community Financial Corp.’s
Board OKs purchase of land by NEOUCOM
If not purchased this year, the land will be sold for other purposes. COLUMBUS — The state
Loews to spin off Lorillard cigarette unit
NEW YORK (AP) — The future of the U.S. tobacco industry came into sharper focus Monday when Loews
Many look up themselves or others online, survey says
Sixty percent say they are not worried about personal information being on the Web. SAN
If Browns beat Bengals, they are in playoffs
Cleveland’s first-round playoff game might be in San Diego. CLEVELAND They mastered the snow.
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
Most schoolchildren in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties got the day off Monday — thanks to
Late-night shows will return Jan. 2 with fresh episodes
NEW YORK — Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien will return to late-night TV with fresh episodes Jan. 2, two
School facilities plan changes OK’d
The Controlling Board also approved funding for South Range Local School District. COLUMBUS —
Red Wings turn back Capitals in shootout, 4-3
Detroit outscored Washington 3-1 in the shootout. DETROIT (AP) — Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg,
Domestic needs unmet because of war in Iraq
Opinion: ASTORIA, N.Y. — Washington has been deadlocked in a heated debate about the Iraq War for what seems
Family views death as lesson for others
Her mother knew right away that it was too late to save the teenager. POLAND — Days before
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Regional game
WOMEN Pitt-Bradford 85, Thiel 79 GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Pitt-Bradford women’s basketball squad
MONDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL
MONDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Mathews at Chaney, postponed Ashtabula Sts. John
Gill’s lawyer to seek dismissal
Heidi Gill’s jury trial is scheduled for Jan. 7 in Warren Municipal Court. WARREN — A defense
College chooses president
Westminster’s new president is slated to begin his duties July 1. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Dr.
When judges get generous
Opinion: Washington Post: Judge Harold Baer Jr., a federal judge in New York, presided two years ago over a
Beaver trustees plan to move deputy into fire chief vacancy
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees said they have a candidate in mind for the fire chief’s post
McDonald board acts on money matters
The board commended William Walker for 20 years as a varsity football assistant. McDONALD — The
Reward offered for information on suspect in Farrell shooting
FARRELL, Pa. — Crime Solvers of Mercer County is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for any
Sealed records to be used in court case
Records are sealed and nobody knows what’s in them. WARREN — An appellate court has ruled that
Political hopefuls a different breed
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Presidential candidates are different from the rest of us. They live in glass houses,
Ingersoll-Rand to buy Trane in $10.1B deal
Trane’s American Standard brand will live on after the acquisition. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) —
Going nostalgic with ‘Mod Squad’ DVD
The show was a hit for four seasons on ABC. It was originally to be called “The Young
Huckabee moves up among GOP choices
Huckabee’s staunch opposition to abortion attracts conservatives. MASON, Ohio (AP) — Warren County
Court suspends lawyer who practiced in area
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has found a lawyer who practiced in the Youngstown area in
SUNDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY
SUNDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY REDSKINS 22, GIANTS 10 Washington31360—22 NY Giants0370—10 First
Boardman native walks L.A. writers’ picket line
One of Jack LoGiudice’s plays will get its Valley premiere next month. LOS ANGELES — The
Should mass killers’ IDs be kept from the public?
Some argue that identifying the killers just gives them the notoriety they want. NEW YORK (AP) —
Westbrook listens to Runyan to preserves Eagles’ win
It was better to run out the clock than to score and risk a freak comeback. PHILADELPHIA (AP) —
Newton Falls plans for next year
NEWTON FALLS — The city and city Manager Jack Haney, are beginning to prepare for the upcoming year.
WHO sends out bird flu alert
Two Pakistani brothers died, but samples for testing were taken from only one. HANOI, Vietnam (AP)
SMOKE DETECTORS \ Tips
State Fire Marshal Michael Bell offers this advice on proper use of smoke detectors: Install a
AP file photo, Nov. 13, 2007
AP file photo, Nov. 13, 2007 Jay Leno of NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” greets supporters
Byrd meets with officials over use of HGH
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Byrd met with baseball officials Monday to discuss
CLASH OF THE CHOIRS
CLASH OF THE CHOIRS Details The NBC competition show Clash of the Choirs: When: Continues at
Club organizes to raise funds for artificial turf
This group is similar to others that raise money for athletic facilities. POLAND — A new group has
Drunk bank robber awaits his sentence
LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — A man who robbed a bank while drunk is hoping to avoid a prison sentence.
Islanders’ Simon takes time off
The penalty-marred hockey player said he needs time away from the sport. NEW YORK (AP) — Chris
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Top 25 games
No. 6 Duke 111, Albany 70 DURHAM, N.C. — DeMarcus Nelson scored 23 points and No. 6 Duke turned in
Couple convicted of forced labor
Two Indonesian women said they were beaten and slashed, among other abuses. CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y.
“NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS): The team investigates the murder of a Muslim Marine, but the
“NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS): The team investigates the murder of a Muslim Marine, but the autopsy proves to
TV OUTLOOK Expect more reruns
It’s a blizzard of reruns through December. But thanks to the writers strike, there won’t be much
First Night Youngstown gets much-needed funds
First Night raised more than $10,000 in the past two weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — An influx of money
Corn crop raises nitrogen level in Gulf
Fertilizer runoff is blamed for ‘dead zone’ in the Gulf of Mexico. JEFFERSON, Iowa (AP) — Because
Vikings stay in playoff control
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Urlacher and the Chicago Bears had Adrian Peterson all bottled up, at least
NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
Heat 91, Timberwolves 87 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade survived a horrendous shooting night to score 30
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 18, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday December 18, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.