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Stories published December 24, 2007

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Copper, water tank stolen from home

YOUNGSTOWN — Copper and a water tank were taken from 143 N. Evanston Ave. during a break-in at the


Theft at church caught on camera

YOUNGSTOWN — The surveillance video at St. Dominic Church recorded a theft of $200 from the candle


Mother arraigned on child endangering charges

YOUNGSTOWN — The 20-year-old mother charged with two counts of child endangering after her sons were


Rayen Foundation seeks to give funds to new middle school

Rayen Foundation seeks to give funds to new middle school YOUNGSTOWN — Trustees of the Rayen


Beaver Township trustees have special meeting Thursday

Beaver Township trustees have special meeting Thursday NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees will


Steel Street fire causes $3,500 damage

Steel street fire causes $3,500 damage YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters are investigating an early


’Tis the season

’Tis the season This has been a particularly contentious Christmas season, both nationally and


YSU to pay $315,000 for church, spend $500,000 converting it

The purchase will give the university control of almost the entire block. YOUNGSTOWN —


Playoffs intercepted

Quarterback Gary Anderson threw four interceptions against the Bengals. CINCINNATI — The feel-


GM makes comeback with 2008 models

The restructuring of GM’s management is paying off in world-class vehicles. DETROIT — How did GM


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SUNDAY 1st—Steel City (Hython)20.205.404.20 Speedy Jesse (Wyers)3.602.80


Roberts, Laraque unlikely leaders as Penguins win

They accounted for three goals and two assists in Pittsburgh’s 4-2 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The


Clemens still denies steroid use

He says he will go on “60 Minutes” for a full interview. NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Clemens posted a


Turks bomb northern Iraq areas

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Turkish warplanes bombarded areas of northern Iraq for the second straight day


When giving, think ‘charity’

Opinion: Millions of Americans will make year-end charitable contributions in the next few days. Last year


Maternity waiting room gets rebirth

Donated photos, castings and paintings make the maternity waiting room celebratory and welcoming.


Sharing a birthday with Jesus

Those born close to Christmas tend to get lost in the shuffle when celebrating with the majority of


THE DONORS

THE DONORS Vicki Hunter Wee Wonders Photography 5074 Ridge Road, Cortland.


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amy Giancola and Alex Doyle Jr., Youngstown, boy, Dec. 22.


Dog theft allegation hounds mayor

The mayor admits she kept a neighbor’s dog. ALICE, Texas — Politicians have been known to pull


Minister: I have no bitterness, but car dealer must be punished

The 63-count indictment alleges a complex web of fraud. BOARDMAN — A minister listed as a


FUGITIVE

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Antonio D. Taylor The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking


Pelini ready for final game on LSU sideline

The former Cardinal Mooney standout is the new head coach at Nebraska. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) —


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Amanda Stansbury, 1206 Park Blvd., East Liverpool, v. Ryan


Thanks for your support

Opinion: Thanks for your support EDITOR: During this season of gift giving it is appropriate that


Penguin women win big

Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Tisha Hill has been waiting patiently for her basketball


NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

Predators 3, Blue Jackets 1 COLUMBUS — J.P Dumont broke a tie with 38 seconds left, and Chris


31 $100 bills put into Salvation Army kettle

ORWIGSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Less than two weeks after a man put 30 $100 bills into a Salvation Army


NFL PREVIEW Tonight

DENVER (6-8) at SAN DIEGO (9-5) Game time: 8 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Chargers by 7 1/2. Record


Mideast streets resemble Dickens’ world

Opinion: NEW YORK — I grew up in Warwick, R.I., and, while attending elementary school, I was cast as an


Best Bets on TV Tonight

“It’s a Wonderful Life” (8 p.m., NBC): Yes, you might have seen it a million times, but don’t you


It’s time Rudolph got some respect

Opinion: In one of the all time great episodes of “Seinfeld,” George Costanza’s father leads off the family’s


ALLEGED SCHEME

ALLEGED SCHEME Details Some people told police they had traded in vehicles at Harv’s Cars in


The First Christmas

The First Christmas And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar


Future of volunteer fire department in Craig Beach remains uncertain

CRAIG BEACH — The future of the Craig Beach Volunteer Fire Department is uncertain now that the


4 owners, lost gloves reunited by Web site

People in other cities around the world are setting up similar Web sites. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Her


Men are at risk when buying gifts

Opinion: I think the low point was the birthday gift I bought my mother when she was in her mid-30s. I was


NATION

NATION Survey: 86 percent of businesses have parties NEW YORK — However memorable, or


‘The Water Horse’ features digitally rendered cute pet

The story about a lonely boy and his special friend takes place during World War II. “The


A survey found that 52 percent of Americans say that they currently cannot afford to save or are

A survey found that 52 percent of Americans say that they currently cannot afford to save or are


Teddy bears bring comfort

Police offer the bears to children going through a traumatic experience. LIBERTY — Visitors to


2 Oscar winners share big scene

The debate team takes on the arguments that make America a better place to live. One of the


STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 21.79 .29 Avalon Holdings,5.91—.01 Clear


CHRISTMAS BABIES

CHRISTMAS BABIES Among the famous born Dec. 25 are: Sir Isaac Newton (1642): The scientist who


Fitch girls gain first Federal League win

The Falcons won on the road at Canton GlenOak 53-47. CANTON — Fitch’s Kayla Hanuschak and Samantha


Tomlinson seeks rushing title

San Diego takes on Denver in tonight’s game. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs


SteelHounds out of first after 4-2 loss to Mudbugs

Youngstown returns home this weekend to host RiverKings. BOSSIER CITY, La. — The Youngstown


‘THE WATER HORSE’

‘THE WATER HORSE’ 3 stars (out of 5) Cast: Alex Etel, Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, Brian Cox


Unique problems face airlines offering Internet

The confined environment of a plane presents challenges. NEW YORK (AP) — Seat 17D is yapping


Stink bug probed as threat to crops

COLUMBUS (AP) — A thumbnail-size insect that apparently hitched a ride aboard shipping containers to


No. 22 Miami rolls easily past North Carolina A&T

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Jack McClinton scored 17 points and No. 22 Miami defeated North Carolina A&T


Post, Cincy prepare to end an era

Many newspapers in U.S. cities are disappearing. CINCINNATI (AP) — A lively and influential voice


Pitt, Jolie help kids affected by hurricanes

Pitt, Jolie help kids affected by hurricanes NEW ORLEANS — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt used their


Israeli prime minister rejects truce negotiations with Hamas

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister pledged Sunday to continue attacking Gaza militants, ruling


Storm causes icy roads, numerous accidents

A portion of state Route 82 in Trumbull County was closed Sunday night. Weather reports for


Patriots humble Miami for 15th

New England became the first team to go 15-0 in regular season. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Records


“This Christmas, many will sit down for dinner thinking of their loved ones half a world away.

Opinion: “This Christmas, many will sit down for dinner thinking of their loved ones half a world away. These


hTiny Hebrew Bible

hTiny Hebrew Bible JERUSALEM — Israeli scientists have inscribed the entire Hebrew text of the


Children share Christmas wishes

Special to The Vindicator/Neil Bacon Santa Claus, helped by associate William Dick sporting his


Credit card defaults show sharp increase

Experts say the problem is partly due to the subprime mortgage crisis. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —


Family Dollar robbed

Family Dollar robbed YOUNGSTOWN — Two men dressed in black robbed the Family Dollar, 2801 Glenwood


Clustering gas wells aims to protect land

Companies drill more wells from single locations to reduce damage. GREATER NATURAL BUTTES, Utah


Trumbull sheriff identifies man who was fatally shot by deputy

The deputy who fired the shot has been placed on administrative leave. MECCA — Trumbull County


Weekly quiz answers

Weekly quiz answers Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: x K 9 6 4 3 u 8 6 5 2 v J w 10 6


Penguins win again

Penguins win again Gary Roberts and Georges Laraque scored rare goals as the Pittsburgh Penguins


NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

AFC Jaguars 49, Raiders 11 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Fred Taylor’s 62-yard touchdown run on


NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

Lakers 95, Knicks 90 NEW YORK — Kobe Bryant scored 39 points, becoming the youngest player in NBA


Snow, high wind hit the Midwest

The storm was tied to at least 11 deaths. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Highways were hazardous for holiday


Listless Cavs beaten again

Sunday’s 105-96 loss to the Warriors was their 10th in 13 games. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland


Gaza Christians face hardships

Many Christians hope to leave Gaza in the wake of the Hamas takeover. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) —


LOCAL

LOCAL Tyra Grant honored by Big Ten Conference UNIVERSITY PARK, PA. — Tyra Grant, a sophomore


Redskins keep playoff hopes alive, 32-21

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sean sure would be proud. Playing the kind of hard-nosed, harder-hitting


SATURDAY’S SCORES BOYS AREA

SATURDAY’S SCORES BOYS AREA Chaney 99, Beaver Local 85, OT Warren Harding 87, Shaker Heights 76


49ers get home win for Young

The defensive veteran, who will be retiring, led the 21-19 win over Buccaneers. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)


KEEPING UP WITH … How local NFL players fared this week

Jeff Wilkins (Fitch/YSU) — Wilkins converted three extra points and a 52-yard field goal in a 41-24


Missouri’s Pinkel gets raise, extension

He led the Tigers to the Big 12 North title and 11 wins this season. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Gary


Laurinaitis is Buckeyes’ ‘quiet’ leader on the field

The two-time All-American won the Butkus Award this year. COLUMBUS (AP) — Before he leaves Ohio


Two thieves con Youngstown woman, 83

YOUNGSTOWN — An 83-year-old woman, who lives in the 1400 block of East Boston Avenue, was the victim


Family Dollar in Youngstown robbed

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men dressed in black robbed the Family Dollar, 2801 Glenwood Ave., Sunday morning


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