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Stories published December 27, 2007
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Probation given in child endangering case
YOUNGSTOWN — A Dogwood Lane woman was sentenced to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to
Wrongful death suit filed in 2005 double murder
WARREN —Melissa Barry, whose mother and grandmother were murdered in Newton Township in 2005, has
First Night admission badges on sale Friday
First Night admission badges on sale Friday YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown will be selling
Woman’s house trashed; tropical fish dies
Woman’s house trashed; tropical fish dies YOUNGSTOWN — A Matta Avenue woman believes her house was
Ex-deputy goes to prison for probation violation
Ex-deputy goes to prison for probation violation YOUNGSTOWN — A former Mahoning County sheriff’s
Police stop fist fight on South Side
Police stop fist fight on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — While driving through the parking lot of a bar
Vandalism at West Side home
Vandalism at West Side home YOUNGSTOWN — A 40-year-old West Side man who spent the night at his
Vandals strip South Side homes of copper tubing, bath tubs
Vandals strip South Side homes of copper tubing, bath tubs YOUNGSTOWN — The front door of a vacant
Spring Common Bridge closes Jan. 7
Spring Common Bridge closes Jan. 7 YOUNGSTOWN — The Spring Common bridge — one of the main
Mailman robbed on city’s East Side
Mailman robbed on city’s East Side YOUNGSTOWN — A letter carrier told police he was robbed of his
Vienna teen injured in crash
Vienna teen injured in crash HOWLAND — A 19-year-old motorist was seriously injured early today
Outgoing Lawrence Co. officials honored
Outgoing Lawrence Co. officials honored NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners spent
Vintage city home burglarized
Vintage city home burglarized YOUNGSTOWN — The rear door at 403 Clyde St. was kicked in and the
Youngstown council expected to repeal raises
Youngstown council expected to repeal raises YOUNGSTOWN — At the recommendation of Mayor Jay
Youngstown toddlers go looking for food
Youngstown toddlers go looking for food YOUNGSTOWN — A 4-year-old girl told police she unlocked
Upcoming Kwanzaa celebrations| VIDEO
Upcoming Kwanzaa celebrations Locations and times for other Kwanzaa celebrations. Saturday:
Police arrest 2 suspects in deaths of 6 in rural Washington state
The four adults and two children were homicide victims, authorities said. SEATTLE — King County
Steelers will play to win against Ravens Sunday
Pittsburgh already is assured of a division title, but there are other incentives. PITTSBURGH
Louisiana sees small rise in population
Population increased in Ohio by 0.02 percent and in Pennsylvania by 0.2 percent over the past year.
2-0 win over Thrashers helps boost Jackets’ mood
COLUMBUS (AP) — Columbus hopes a decisive win can get the Blue Jackets out of their recent funk.
Nation to see Patriots’ shot at history
Saturday’s game on the NFL Network will be simulcast on CBS and NBC. NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks
Looking for something to do in the next week? Here’s a few high school events we’d
Looking for something to do in the next week? Here’s a few high school events we’d suggest: BOYS
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games Hornets 116, Grizzlies 98 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chris Paul had 40
Purdue wins Motor City thriller by 3
The Boilermakers’ Curtis Painter set a school record for passing yards. DETROIT (AP) — Chris
‘Bunnytown’ puppets go for preschool giggles
It all started with just a simple drawing of a bunny. BOREHAMWOOD, England — Dressed in his red
Marine went to Pa., met 13-year-old, police say
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Marine based at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune traveled to Pittsburgh for a
Steroids and other news shockers
Opinion: It seems that everyone is shocked that some of baseball’s biggest names were just implicated in the
Howland’s Williams prefers wins over individual stardom
The modest and unselfish senior headed for Lehigh has become Howland’s leader. HOWLAND —
Detroit Cobras slow it down on second album
The group doesn’t record its own original material. Misery loves company is how Detroit Cobras
Man convicted of murder seeks new trial
YOUNGSTOWN — One of three men convicted in a daring daytime homicide has asked for a new trial on
Bring the family for some old-fashioned holiday ice skating at Chevrolet Centre from 6-8 p.m.
Bring the family for some old-fashioned holiday ice skating at Chevrolet Centre from 6-8 p.m.
Steel Town Studios First Night open house
Steel Town Studios First Night open house YOUNGSTOWN — Steel Town Studios, 8 10 N. Phelps St.,
Standoff ends with man’s arrest
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police in Lawrence County had a two-hour standoff on Christmas
Mixture can help to heal ‘hot spots’ on dogs
Q. I read somewhere of a solution for “hot spots” on dogs: 1⁄3 Listerine, 1⁄3 baby oil and 1⁄3
Princess Diana tiara inspires architect of Cincinnati building
The proposed building would have an arch on top inspired by the tiara. The plan awaits approval.
Boardman man faces charge of aggravated menacing
The suspect pleaded innocent Wednesday. AUSTINTOWN — A Boardman man is charged with aggravated
WRTA must be prepared to take on its detractors
Opinion: The Western Reserve Transit Authority doesn’t have much time to make the case for a 0.25 percent,
Dale Baird, horse trainer, killed in crash
He was the winningest thoroughbred trainer with more than 9,400 victories. GREENFIELD, Ind. (AP) —
Wells’ productive season fuels OSU
He was a bit player a year ago when the Buckeyes made it to the title game. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Yung Joc fails to show up to answer gun charge
Yung Joc fails to show up to answer gun charge CLEVELAND — Rap performer Yung Joc failed to show
BOYS TEAM OFFENSE
BOYS TEAM OFFENSE RecordAvg. Poland5-088.8 Warren Harding7-078.1 Columbiana8-077.0
Plans proceed to move agency
The commissoners have a six-month option to buy 4.6 acres for $290,000. They’ll pay a couple
Fewer day-after returns
Lines are expected all week at retailers. BOARDMAN — The day after Christmas is the day of
Winehouse, Common among best in ’07 pop
Britney Spears’ latest album gets an honorable mention. With the hundreds of albums released
A new Ohio insurance law changes the date for insurance companies
REGION Deadline change COLUMBUS — A new Ohio insurance law changes the date by which title
Kinlaw overcomes adversity, fate to become key Penn State rusher
The senior finally became a starter in late October, and rushed for 1,186 yards. SAN ANTONIO (AP)
Lessons to be learned from Jamie Lynn, Juno
Opinion: I didn’t have to figure out how to break the news of Jamie Lynn Spears’s pregnancy to my kids.
Poland Eagle Scout wants your worn-out U.S. flags
Two of the Poland Seminary High School senior’s relatives served in the military. POLAND — Jim
RETURNS, GIFT CARDS
RETURNS, GIFT CARDS Tips Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann advises: Check with the store
Skybus Airlines cancels 10 flights after Christmas Day strandings
COLUMBUS (AP) — Discount carrier Skybus Airlines canceled 10 flights Wednesday because of problems
Surrealism tinges ‘Hansel and Gretel’ at Metropolitan Opera
NEW YORK — The very first image we see in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of “Hansel and
Quinn’s chance remote
Even with a win, Cleveland can only make the playoffs if Tennessee (9-6) loses at Indianapolis
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Gypsy.” G.B. Community Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula.
Huckabee’s tie to tobacco puffs out
Opinion: Just when it appears Mike Huckabee might be the man of conviction that grassroots Republicans are
Auditor urges oversight of fundraising
The Canfield district’s treasurer said she expects the audit to be the end of the matter.
Deerfield Farms to get $50,000 Mercer Co. grant
Residents have voiced opposition to the development. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County
The 7-day holiday is based in African tradition
The holiday runs through Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN — Unity marks the first of seven principles
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Detroit Cobras. When: 9 p.m. Monday. Where: Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo
Farmers to get census
Federal officials urge all farmers and ranchers to return the forms. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Just
Lobbyists’ spending appears to be slowing
One expert calculates that about 84,000 people work in the D.C. lobbying industry. WASHINGTON
Networks ignore news during writers strike
It’s easier for networks to find a hit with reality programming. NEW YORK — To prepare for a
New study links fat to stroke
A blood fat that wasn’t considered such a high risk has been linked to large artery strokes.
VETERANS SHOW WAY Seniors Mascioli, Skaggs role models to J-M’s young wrestlers
THE ONLY SENIORS ON THE Jackson-Milton High wrestling team — co-captains Matt Mascioli and Joe
Woman pleads innocent in crash that burned officer
The chief says the officer’s condition improves daily. YOUNGSTOWN — The Girard woman accused of
2 shot dead, 2 wounded
One of the victims was a 14-year veteran of the Mansfield police. EPWORTH, Ohio (AP) — An off-
“The Ninth Annual Family Television Awards” (9 p.m., The CW): Who says everything on
“The Ninth Annual Family Television Awards” (9 p.m., The CW): Who says everything on television is
City changes method of collecting tax
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A local services tax levied on individuals who work in the city won’t hit folks so
TWO RISING STARS At a glance
Stephanie Ottey, 22, and Eric McCrae, 29, are two of the area’s most promising young actors. In a
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“May Iraq be safe every year, and may our Christian brothers be safe every year. We came to
Opinion: “May Iraq be safe every year, and may our Christian brothers be safe every year. We came to
Death penalty loses ground
Opinion: Washington Post: In many ways 2007 was a remarkable year in the history of the death penalty. Forty-
Public education must change
Opinion: Public-school leaders across America make the dropout problem seem complicated, because they really
Stores lure shoppers with post-holiday sales
Gift-card purchases aren’t recorded on retailers’ books until shoppers redeem them. NEW YORK —
Pa. deer hunter shot by Md. man
GRANTSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Maryland Natural Resources Police say a Pennsylvania man hunting deer near
BEST OF THE BEST \ All-league selections
FEDERAL LEAGUE BOYS GOLF First team Tyler Light, Perry, junior Colin Broughton, Lake, senior
ON TAP \ Prep schedules
(Varsity events 7:30 p.m. unless noted) TODAY BOYS BASKETBALL Vision Quest at East, 6 p.m. Fitch
NHL ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
Red Wings 5, Blues 0 ST. LOUIS — Chris Osgood stopped 20 shots for his 45th career shutout,
Best rock albums include Radiohead, Modest Mouse
Here are the top 10 for the past year. 2007 was a year of duality for music. While the
Harry Connick’s singing silenced in ‘P.S. Love You’
The singer is the only major character in the film who doesn’t sing. LOS ANGELES — Casting
Global warming ‘cultists’ do a disservice
Opinion: You don’t have to be religious to qualify as a fundamentalist. You can be Al Gore, the messiah
The Wedge rocked the Valley in 2007
More than a dozen shows came to the venue. Youngstown’s rock’n’roll revival reached new
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Kinsman Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., township garage, 6380 state Route 87,
ON THE AIR
TODAY 8:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) Boys basketball: Hickory at Farrell. FRIDAY 1 p.m. (VS.) Boys
Canadians revel in exchange rate
A survey found Canadian shoppers planning to spend 14 percent more per person than last year.
Language teaching changes are urged
Both traditional and less-traditional languages should be taught, the reports said. COLUMBUS (AP)
Christmas Day fires
Christmas Day fires YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters responded to three fires on the South Side on
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
2 districts to share schools chiefs Collaboration is cost-cutting move
Rittman’s mayor believes the plan will gain popularity throughout the Ohio. ORRVILLE, Ohio (AP) —
U.S. home prices post record decline
Prices dropped 6.7 percent in October. NEW YORK — U.S. home prices fell in October for the 10th
Snack Wrap Era keeps U.S. moving
Opinion: OAK BROOK, Ill. — To gauge this pell-mell nation’s velocity, visit here with Jim Skinner, CEO of a
community theater The stars who lit up area stages
Some performances belonged on Broadway. LOOKING BACK AT THE YEAR IN community theater, I’m
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 27, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday December 27, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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