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Final meeting for 6 Youngstown councilmen
Final meeting for 6 Youngstown councilmen YOUNGSTOWN — Glowing words about them and by them, votes
Good news, bad news for the Valley
Good news, bad news for the Valley You can make more money working outside the Mahoning Valley,
East’s Battles commits to Kent State
East senior quarterback Sal Battles committed to Kent State on Wednesday evening. The first
Austintown teachers’ negotiating team can issue strike notice
Austintown teachers’ negotiating team can issue strike notice AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown teachers
ODOT office seeks Niles-Vienna bridge replacement
VIENNA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Akron office wants emergency approval to allow
Chaney kids charged after fight
YOUNGSTOWN — Five Chaney High School students were charged with disorderly conduct after a fight
101 puppies OK after I-76 crash
LAKE MILTON — A truck filled with 101 puppies being transported to Connecticut from Missouri
Pa. man held in National City robbery attempt
YOUNGSTOWN — A criminal complaint related to attempted bank robbery has been filed in U.S. District
$1,300 discovered missing from Adult Toy and Gift Store
YOUNGSTOWN — Roughly $1,300 was discovered missing from the Adult Toy and Gift Store on Market
Innocent plea in Poland shooting death
STRUTHERS — The triggerman in the accidental shooting of an 18-year-old Poland woman pleaded
Tips help take a bite out of holiday crime
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Crime Prevention Council says you may be bragging to a thief if the
Seeking fantastic holiday decorations
We’re looking for great holiday outdoor decorations. Lights, Santas, whatever. If you spot an
Embroiderers install officers at holiday party
BOARDMAN — The Youngstown Area Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America installed officers at
Donating blood can be rewarding
AUSTINTOWN — The American Red Cross and Perkins Restaurant and Bakery are cooperating in an effort
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
Coyotes 3, Flyers 2 PHILADELPHIA — Peter Mueller scored at 6:25 of the third period to break a tie
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — A U.S. man absolved of killing his Nicaraguan girlfriend was under
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — A U.S. man absolved of killing his Nicaraguan girlfriend was under guard
Homeless man gets five years in prison
The guilty plea resolves a seven-year-old rape case. YOUNGSTOWN — A homeless man is going to
Mixed reaction to voting ideas
The Ohio secretary of state’s suggestions drew criticism from voting rights activists. COLUMBUS
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Legacy Academy board, 6:45 p.m., first floor, 1812 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown.
Central Illinois town chosen for power plant
The proposed plant would store pollutants deep underground. MATTOON, Ill. (AP) — Residents
Iran brings politics to pilgrimage
At the annual hajj, an Iranian envoy called on Muslims to unite against Israel and the U.S.
Browns place two in Hawaii
Braylon Edwards and Josh Cribbs made the Pro Bowl. BEREA — Is it possivble for a team that sent
‘Zoey,’ Jamie Lynn Spears come to a crossroads
Spears, the 16-year-old star of the show, said she’s not sure what she wants to do beyond high
Woman charged after shopping mall Santa says she groped him
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Santa Claus says that a woman who sat on his lap was naughty, not nice. A
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s game
Kings 106, Nets 101 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — John Salmons scored a career-high 31 points and passed
Contest winner, classmates get visit from player
The winner and his dad got a limousine ride to Cleveland. AUSTINTOWN — It was an unofficial
Though not seen, UFOs ‘definitely exist,’ Japanese government spokesman says
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s air force has never spotted a UFO, but the country’s top government spokesman
Cheating scandal depletes Florida State roster
As many as 25 Seminole players could miss the Music City Bowl game. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An
Don’t replace bad toll idea with a bad leasing idea
If Pennsylvania state transportation officials can muster up any inkling of logic, fairness and
Researchers discover giant rat, tiny possum
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Researchers in a remote Indonesian jungle have discovered a giant rat that
Columbiana cruises to 7th straight win
The Clippers had little trouble rolling past Lisbon, 83-50. COLUMBIANA — Kevin Blinsky, Joe
“If the Turkish military conducts limited operations against the rebels, this is a problem of
Opinion: “If the Turkish military conducts limited operations against the rebels, this is a problem of their
Ballpark a slice of cheating culture
Opinion: Here’s the easy part: Denouncing the widespread steroid use among high-performance athletes, then
School board member resigns
The board is working on a plan to update school facilities. HOWLAND — Andy Bednar has resigned as
Short week leaves Steelers weak
Pittsburgh’s players aren’t thrilled about playing in a dome Thursday. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brett
Attorneys jump on latest trend in polite divorce
In collaborative divorce, lawyers from both sides work together. NEW YORK (AP) — Collaborative
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael Kachelries, 20, of 165 Kleber Ave., Youngstown, and
Indalex plant likely to close
The company will talk to the union but says wage concessions won’t help. GIRARD — Indalex
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The Rev. Cosmin Antonescu is pastor at Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, 626
Prosecutors close Holloway case
ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) — Prosecutors closed their investigation into the disappearance of American
Trustees vote to reprimand zoning board chairwoman
MINERAL RIDGE — Despite her absence, Weathersfield Township trustees voted to formally reprimand
PUBLIC TRANSIT County support
A breakdown of public transit sales taxes in other counties. Montgomery County (Dayton): 0.5
Youth basketball league starts in January, sponsored by YPAL
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Police Athletic League basketball league begins in January for kids 13
Congress expands Freedom of Information Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Tuesday struck back at the Bush administration’s trend toward secrecy
Terrorists training in Iraq
Opinion: The Orange County Register: The bombings last Tuesday in Algiers, at a United Nations compound and
Red-hot Flames subdue Blue Jackets
Calgary defeated Columbus 3-1 to win its sixth straight game. COLUMBUS (AP)— Jarome Iginla scored
Roethlisberger makes Pro Bowl
He was one of five Steelers selected to this year’s team. PITTSBURGH (AP) — In his first season,
Taylor voted to Hawaii posthumously
The Redskins defensive back got a starting position at free safety. NEW YORK (AP) — Sean Taylor
Florida’s Tebow gets AP Player of the year
He had almost twice as many votes as runner-up Darren McFadden. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — At
Dancers sought for video featuring hip-hop artist S.Tuck
BOARDMAN — R&B and hip-hop artist Le Shawn Tucker — who performs as S.Tuck — is seeking dancers for
Amy Winehouse arrested on interference charge
Amy Winehouse arrested on interference charge LONDON — Amy Winehouse was arrested Tuesday on
GM offers buyouts, retirement to 5, 200 hourly UAW workers
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. is offering buyouts and retirement incentives to 5,200 hourly
Farm families offer taste of rural life
Farm families invite city dwellers to spend time with them doing chores. REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb.
Turkish army sends soldiers into Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Turkey sent hundreds of troops across the border into the frigid mountains of
Prosecutors: Officer told friend he killed pregnant girlfriend
CANTON (AP) — A city police officer accused in the slaying of a pregnant woman admitted to his high
Books make the best gift for children
Opinion: If you want to buy a special Christmas gift for a child, especially one in poverty, buy a good book
Is fourth time a charm? Bucks LB Grant hopes so
Ohio State started full-scale preparations for the title game on Monday. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio
Brown’s return gives Cavaliers a big lift
He made some clutch plays in Monday’s win over the Bucks. CLEVELAND — Left on the bench for
SCHOOL HONORS
SCHOOL HONORS Facilities named The Youngstown City School Board honored three individuals by
YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s game
WOMEN YSU (4-5) at OHIO STATE (7-2) When: 7 p.m. Where: Value City Arena at Jerome
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Dec. 8 Underage: Two cases of beer were seized in an arrest at a vehicle at Timber
Report: Emergency readiness lacking
Ohio was among 15 states that performed adequately in nine of 10 categories. WASHINGTON (AP) —
’Dogs create chaos in win
Poland’s pressure basketball was too much for Campbell. CAMPBELL — Relentless. That describes
Questions for Musharraf and Bush
Opinion: One of us chairs a House of Representatives subcommittee tasked with oversight of U.S. foreign
THURSDAY
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a
VOTING MACHINES At a glance
The problem: Touch-screen voting machines used in Ohio are vulnerable to manipulation or tampering,
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Skiers assume the potential for injury when they try to navigate a steep
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Skiers assume the potential for injury when they try to navigate a steep
Fire causes $35,000 to Green home
GREEN — A Tuesday afternoon fire of unknown origin killed a Shih Tzu dog and caused an estimated
Man sentenced in shooting death
‘It was a cold, calculated offense that transpired,’ the judge said. YOUNGSTOWN — Terrance E.
Indirect TV: Steelers game won’t be on cable
Unless you have the NFL Network, you won’t be able to watch Thursday’s game. PITTSBURGH — For
Code used in drug transactions revealed
Surveillance equipment was used at one house to detect law enforcement. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Player pays a visit
Player pays a visit kIT WAS AN unofficial Cleveland Browns day for pupils at Lloyd Elementary
After mix-up, county study panel now has its 11 elected members
The board will meet again Jan. 9. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — It looks like Donald Currie and Dwayne
Making diet-friendly food is harder than it seems
After a year of creating brand new recipes, the writer has learned a little humility. They say
Struthers board OKs stadium renovations
STRUTHERS — By the time next football season rolls around, there will be new bleachers on both sides
Rangers shut out Penguins, 4-0
It marked the first time the Penguins were blanked in 33 games this season. NEW YORK (AP) — Scott
Taft tech center moving along
The project is more than 50 percent complete. YOUNGSTOWN — The roof is finished and interior
Girard stops Flashes to earn first victory
GIRARD — Emily Smerchansky scored seven of her 16 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Girard
Academia paying the price for caving in
Opinion: There is an article in the current issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education — the trade
Off-duty policeman thwarts bank robbery
Off-duty policeman thwarts bank robbery YOUNGSTOWN — Off-duty city Patrolman Robert Martini
Budget shortfalls anticipated
Gov. Strickland said he was turning down a 2.8 percent pay raise. Three independent reviews of
Vets groups to pursue flag-holder theft case
Police believe more than 1,000 veterans’ grave flag holders were stolen. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
“Frosty the Snowman” (8 p.m., CBS): The “jolly, happy soul” is back for an
“Frosty the Snowman” (8 p.m., CBS): The “jolly, happy soul” is back for an encore performance
Red tape delayed money for Katrina recovery efforts
Money for approved projects was supposed to be released in three days. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A week
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 3 Kansas 71, Georgia Tech 66 ATLANTA — Russell Robinson, more accustomed to setting up
Browns (finally) reward fans
Sundays are about revival along the shores of Lake Erie. CLEVELAND (AP) — For the last nine years,
United’s defense halts Springfield, 59-44
The Golden Eagles’ zone defense was too much for the Tigers. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Confident with
Route 11 detours Southbound lanes closed after fatal accident
Police in Liberty and Howland say they’ll see added traffic with the Route 11 lane closing.
AREA COLLEGES Tuesday’s games
MEN Westminster 77, Pitt-Greensburg 62 GREENSBURG, Pa. — Sophomore forward Ryne Murray scored a
Buckeye bullies
Buckeye bullies Ohio State’s national clout isn’t the same. The Buckeyes, though, can still be a
WRTA sales tax to be on ballot
WRTA has some work to do, a commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners
Smart Santas don’t give animals for gifts
Opinion: Nothing’s more fun than surprising someone with just the right holiday gift. But when the gift is an
House approves bill to raise fuel economy
Fuel economy standards will increase from 25 mpg to 35 mpg. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress by a wide
U.N.: Stop death penalty
The United States said the policy interferes with sovereign rights. UNITED NATIONS — The U.N.
Finding time for tradition in kitchen
This Italian family savors the flavors and feelings of the holidays. Holidays always bring
Evangelicals flock to Huckabee
Opinion: Why should evangelical Christians support Mitt Romney, a Mormon, for the Republican nomination for
hJail escapees leave note of thanks to guard
hJail escapees leave note of thanks to guard ELIZABETH, N.J. — Two jail inmates used photos of
Israel steps up attacks on militants
The latest operation was the deadliest since Hamas took over Gaza. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) —
Library, schools get new names
The district’s first black male and female superintendents were honored. YOUNGSTOWN — Michael
(wap) (ATTN: Editorial page editors)
Opinion: (wap) (ATTN: Editorial page editors) //Questions for Musharraf and Bush// By John F. Tierney and
Buckeyes bully Cleveland State
Jon Diebler made five 3-pointers to lead OSU to the 80-63 win. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio State’s
Pavlik starts training for rematch
The road to Pavlik-Taylor II began Monday at the South Side Boxing Club.
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 19, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday December 19, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.