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A portion of state Route 82 was closed Sunday night.
A portion of state Route 82 was closed Sunday night. Weather reports for Sunday made a passing
Mecca man shot by sheriff’s deputy identified
MECCA — Trumbull County Sheriff Thomas Altiere has identified the man shot and killed Saturday by a
YSU to pay $315,000 to acquire church on Wick Ave.
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University is expanding its southeastern campus boundary. The
Valley residents born on Christmas find novel ways to celebrate
CANFIELD — Ann Oliva remembers well a special birthday when her daughter Tara and one of her
Future of Craig Beach volunteer fire unit in doubt
CRAIG BEACH — The future of the Craig Beach Volunteer Fire Department is uncertain now that the
Minister toward suspect in car fraud: ‘Forgive sinner, not the sin’
BOARDMAN — A minister listed as a theft victim in the automobile dealing fraud indictment against
Cowboys hold off Panthers, 20-13; Owens injured
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — With Terrell Owens watching the second half from the locker room, the Dallas
Pennsylvania State Police take applications for citizens academy
BUTLER, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Police in Butler is accepting applications for its 2008
Alcoholic-drink sales will be taxed 10%
A 13-page guideline has been mailed to more than 1,900 licensed liquor places. PITTSBURGH (AP) — A
Cooper reaches 1,000, but Mooney girls roll
The Youngstown Christian senior was playing in her first game this season. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
WOMEN’S TOP 25 Saturday’s games
No. 11 Baylor 81, St. John’s 58 NEW YORK — Junior Jessica Morrow scored a season-high 22 points to
Huggins gets 600th win
No. 24 West Virginia rolled easily past Canisius 77-54. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Joe Alexander scored 20
NHL ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games
Maple Leafs 2, Panthers 1, OT SUNRISE, Fla. — Pavel Kubina scored a power-play goal 34 seconds
Jets put Coles on injured reserve
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets placed wide receiver Laveranues Coles on injured reserve Saturday
New Mexico snaps bowl losing streak
The Lobos ended a 46-year span without a postseason victory. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — For coach
VUDU offers alternative for buying movies
New movies usually follow a path of availability. Movies primarily make their debut in movie
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — This former Soviet republic has mountains honoring Communist and
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan (AP) — This former Soviet republic has mountains honoring Communist and Russian
FBI forming database of biometric data to ID people
Critics say Americans should be allowed to avoid unwanted scrutiny. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The FBI
Canton to keep post office jobs
CANTON (AP) — A proposal to move about two dozen post office jobs from Canton to Akron may get a “
States ratchet up efforts to collect restitution for victims of crime
In Pennsylvania, unpaid fees, fines and restitution amount to $1.55 billion. CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.
We’re tied to global economy
Opinion: BATON ROUGE, La. — The other day, my son made a declaration that would have stopped me cold two
Ex-trash collector accused of turning into Garbage Grinch, stealing tips, cookies
JACKSON, Mich. (AP) — An ex-garbage collector made his way through one of his former routes,
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Elizabeth Health Center has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Elizabeth Health Center has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals for
Police charge mother with child endangering
Police charge mother with child endangering YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a mother with child
Judge rules on jurors in fraud case
Both sides in the ex-coroner’s trial will know the names of some potential jurors. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Hertz offers media player to keep kids happy in car
Hertz offers media player to keep kids happy in car NEW YORK — If you’re renting a car from Hertz,
Expect to pay more
Expect to pay more When you take that trip next year, don’t be surprised if your wallet feels a
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
NFL PREVIEW Today’s games
CLEVELAND (9-5) at CINCINNATI (5-9) Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Browns by 2. Record vs.
Seminoles without 36 players for bowl
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Thirty-six Florida State players won’t be going to the Dec. 31 Music City
Kathy Hilton sells items from the stars on eBay
Kathy Hilton sells items from the stars on eBay LOS ANGELES — Kathy Hilton thinks you might want
Buckeyes pull past Nebraska behind Packer
COLUMBUS (AP) — Despite a bum knee and a shooting slump, Marscilla Packer showed up just in time for
ON THE RECORD Some statistics
Arrests this year by the STOP Campus Project targeting underage drinkers on home football game days
BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Dec. 15: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “T is for Trespass” by Sue Grafton (Putnam)
Sanctuary lets older dogs spend last years in comfort
The dogs come from rescue groups that took the dogs when owners couldn’t care for them any longer.
Congress ends session with very sticky fingers
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Hell bent on driving its approval rating into single digits, Congress adjourned after
Facebook members get to drop ‘is’ from status
Facebook members get to drop ‘is’ from status SEATTLE — To be, or not to be: Now Facebook users
Yes, Virginia
This editorial, among the most famous ever written, ran in The New York Sun in 1897 and remains
Community responded to needs of injured officer
Opinion: Community responded to needs of injured officer EDITOR: On Nov. 11, an alleged drunken driver
Ex-CEO of Alpo, wife, die in murder-suicide
NAZARETH, Pa. (AP) — The former CEO of Alpo Petfoods Inc. and his wife are dead in what officials
Foreign shoppers prop up U.S. stores
Foreigners have been coming to the U.S. to do their Christmas shopping. NEW YORK (AP) — The
Steinbach stabilizes Cleveland’s O-Line
CLEVELAND — One of the main reasons the Browns have awakened from their slumber has been the
CAREER PATHS
CAREER PATHS Dr. Manuel Spirtos will join the staff of Prima Healthcare in February. The addition
Dogs, too, are victims of foreclosure crisis
COLUMBUS (AP) — The mortgage crisis unfolding around the country, particularly in hard-hit states
FIRST NIGHT CELEBRATIONS Entertainment schedules reflect diversity
First Night events will be held once again this year at three Mahoning Valley locations: downtown
A job well done
A job well done The force with which a southbound truck struck the Niles-Vienna Road overpass on
Opening doors to a dream
The restaurant owners have plans to start marketing their sauces and dressings in the area and
Hill honored for 50 years
AUSTINTOWN — James W. Hill of Austintown was recognized recently for his many years of faithful
Trips in ’08 to cost more
Airfares alone are expected to go up as much as 10 percent. When you take that trip next year,
Is woman’s gay male friend confused and flirting with her?
Dear Annie: I am a woman in love with a gay man. I told “Geoff” how I feel, hoping it would
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
HOME SAFETY
HOME SAFETY Four little fixes Small changes can help make your home a safer, healthier place to
Socially responsible investing: a primer
Al Gore. That’s the man Jim Larson thanks for the growing interest in socially responsible
hTool aims to make short work of scraping
hTool aims to make short work of scraping Everyone knows the aggravation of scraping ice off a
BJ O’Malley: My life is a country song
Nashville is the next stop for the singer-songwriter. YOUNGSTOWN — As a country music artist,
Some underworld figures whose stories will be told when Las Vegas opens its mob museum:
Some underworld figures whose stories will be told when Las Vegas opens its mob museum: BENJAMIN
PARK VISTA
PARK VISTA X Breakfast Club at Park Vista, 1216 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, will begin the new year
Success started against Bengals
Cleveland’s 51-45 win over Cincinnati set the tone for the year. CINCINNATI (AP) — Finally thawed
“For everything they do, we have to make them pay a political consequence.”
Opinion: “For everything they do, we have to make them pay a political consequence.” Endesha Juakali
Survey: Spruce up exterior
As a general rule, sellers don’t recoup the full cost of home improvements. HACKENSACK, N.J. —
VIEW-MASTER Fun facts
Trivia about View-Master through the years. If the more than 1.5 billion reels issued were laid
Families, troops connect via videos
Deployed military personnel have the chance to visit with loved ones using cameras. CAMP
Wildcats hold on to defeat Tigers
Struthers blew a big fourth quarter lead but held off Springfield, 52-48. NEW MIDDLETOWN —
McDaniels may be next Pats assistant to leave
He’s the son of former Warren Harding coach Thom McDaniels. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Eric Mangini
McDonald High grad to perform in parade
McDonald High grad to perform in parade McDONALD — Dominic Giudici, a 2004 graduate of McDonald
Our own Christmas miracle
Opinion: Our own Christmas miracle EDITOR: On Sunday, Dec. 16, I was doubly blessed. I spent a beautiful
Experts debate office romance
Some experts say secretive office romances can set the wrong ethical tone. Secret office
As organizers envision it, visitors will be drawn by the city’s unique history.
As organizers envision it, visitors will be drawn by the city’s unique history. LAS VEGAS (AP) —
Some thoughts on the true spirit of Christmas
Opinion: Some thoughts on the true spirit of Christmas EDITOR: Peace on Earth and good will to all —
Gables survive years of change
The type of pediment can help to determine a home’s architectural style. In classical
Small, potted Christmas trees make tradition more convenient
In most cases, the small trees won’t survive if planted outdoors because of our climate. KING OF
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Elmo’s Christmas Countdown” (7 p.m., ABC): A reindeer anchoring the news? Santa Claus busted for
System upgrade can cause problems
Q. I have a Dell Dimension 8100 Pentium 4 that was loaded with Windows ME and had no problems. I won
Reader suspects culprit is blood pressure meds
Q. A few months ago, I finally yielded to my doctor’s pressure and went on a blood pressure
Saving water in the kitchen isn’t just the right thing to do during a drought. It’s the
Saving water in the kitchen isn’t just the right thing to do during a drought. It’s the right thing
A very good year?
A very good year? VILLA MARIA, Pa. — If you want 2008 to be the year when you achieve your goals,
K. of C. plans event for New Year’s Eve
K. of C. plans event for New Year’s Eve GIRARD — Girard Knights of Columbus will hold a New Year’s
OSU (finally) gains revenge
The Buckeyes ripped past Florida in a remach of last year’s title game, 62-49. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Could the Browns be peaking?
Veteran linebacker Willie McGinest says if they are, this is the time. BEREA — Jamal Lewis has
It all started with the story of Uncle Mistletoe.
It all started with the story of Uncle Mistletoe. WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Christmas lives in
View-Master 3-D reels make memories
At first, the reels featured scenic images. MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Walking into Mary Ann Sell’s
Phantoms battle past Team USA 6-1
Mahoning Valley used a big second period to split the series. BOARDMAN — After dropping a
Youngstown singer plans for a busy 2008
Look for the Chaney High School graduate’s album early next year. BOARDMAN — It looks like
Underage? Don’t drink at OSU
Ohio State has the only such campus program in Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) — Chelsea Krueger knows she was
District allowed to refuse trash
The rule will go into effect June 1, 2009. CANTON (AP) — A judge has ruled that a three-county
Flaws in Ohio’s voting system demand immediate attention
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, both Democrats, along with the
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Overwhelmed with despair at what they believed was the loss of their loved ones,
Record reviews
‘GROWING PAINS’ Mary J. Blige (Geffen) Grade: B+ People can relate to pain. They understand
REGION
REGION New Dunkin’ Donuts to open on Salt Springs WEATHERSFIELD — Dunkin’ Donuts is opening a
Video game reviews
‘UNREAL TOURNAMENT III’ (Midway) for PC, PlayStation 3 Genre: Role-playing; Rating: M Grade:
Training school to open in Sharon
The building will have $2 million to $3 million worth of equipment. SHARON, Pa. — A new school
Verizon playing catch-up with Voyager
Is it the iPhone? Clearly not. Is it a good phone? You bet. Verizon’s iPhone clone, the Voyager,
FRIDAY
FRIDAY X William Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.
Health board warns of stomach flu over the holidays
CLEVELAND (AP) — Naughty, nice, nauseated. The Cuyahoga County health board says a highly
Mauk leads Cincinnati’s bowl victory
He passed for 334 yards and four TDs in a 31-21 win over Southern Miss. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) —
Ohio’s budget crisis makes study of government timely
Gov. Ted Strickland’s public acknowledgment that he is being forced to take a hard look at the
Pittsburgh eyes landlord apartment fee
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh City Council plans to vote on an ordinance requiring an annual
Who had the first Christmas tree in America?
Who had the first Christmas tree in America? There seems no general agreement, but here are some
Teachers turn ‘happy hour’ into time to help community
For one hour a month, the group gives their time to nonprofit organizations. ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)
Market gas stations ignore 30-gallon limit
COLUMBUS (AP) — Some supermarket gas stations are looking the other way when it comes to enforcing
Boardman girls roll to easy 78-32 win against Jackson
Darryce Moore had a double-double and Courtney Schiffauer had 21 points. BOARDMAN — Darryce
Party time for Big Brothers, Sisters
The biggest gift the kids get is time from a caring adult. GIRARD — Santa gives gifts at
Mercer County HOF inducts 11
The stars will be shining brightly on Jan. 19 at the Radisson Hotel in West Middlesex Once again,
Vindicator file photo
Opinion: Vindicator file photo THANKS, KIDS: The children who run along the right-of-way waving at Erie
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Melvin E. Johnson Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
A doable list of resolutions
The New Year is a time of renewal — maybe you’re ditching the ice cream and promising to call your
Strike put Broadway on the front page
The Broadway strike took a toll on Thanksgiving holiday ticket sales. NEW YORK — More drama
Ohio State’s No. 1 fan is back
University president Gordon Gee can’t wait to get to New Orleans. COLUMBUS (AP) — The No. 1
NBA ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games
Pacers 93, Wizards 85 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st—Silly N Sassy (Kash) 21.00 9.60 5.40 An Apple A Day (Kash Jr)
Low ratings for New Orleans
Low ratings for New Orleans Just over half of respondents to a University of New Orleans poll
NYC to add thousands of hotel rooms
Many travelers are shocked by the lodging prices. NEW YORK (AP) — While planning her vacation to
Today is Sunday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2007. There are eight days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2007. There are eight days left in the year. On this date
Stephen Colbert edges J.K. Rowling as celebrity of year
Al Gore finished third in voting by newspaper and broadcast editors. While most TV
Hypocrisy in Ohio extends to Christmas
Opinion: Setting aside the self-indulgent billboards that assign to Jesus words he never spoke, or the “What
A story of Christmas present and past
Opinion: Each Christmas Season, my daughters and I place a small figurine on our coffee table. It depicts a
These people were recently sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court:
These people were recently sentenced in Mercer County Common Pleas Court: David Tompkins, 22, of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Shoe industry lobbies to put an end to tariff
The tariff protects a domestic shoe industry that has nearly disappeared. WASHINGTON (AP) —