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Youngstown council repeals raises
YOUNGSTOWN — City council approved the mayor’s recommendation to repeal pay raises for about 100
GOP Congressional candidate in 17th District withdraws
WARREN — A problem with the nominating petitions of a Republican running for the 17th Congressional
Ohio has quirky write-in law
YOUNGSTOWN — Candidates who run as write-ins typically do so because they failed to get on the
Craig Beach police committee has special meeting Saturday
Craig Beach police committee has special meeting Saturday CRAIG BEACH — Village council’s police
Mahoning County home sales rose in November
Mahoning County home sales rose in November Mahoning County saw a little bit of good news in home
Burglar caught red-handed with stolen goods
Burglar caught red-handed with stolen goods NILES — A 33-year-old Warren man was caught red-handed
Youngstown records two more homicides
Youngstown records two more homicides YOUNGSTOWN — Two men were found shot to death in the 400
Couple buy back their baby: a Corvette
Couple buy back their baby: a Corvette COLUMBUS (AP) — It’s a reunion of couple and Corvette in
2007 brought out the worst in many
Opinion: Take a quick look around and chances are you’ll come across a year in review or an awards show.
Do you want to serve on the Milton Twp. Zoning Board of Appeals?
Do you want to serve on the Milton Twp. Zoning Board of Appeals? LAKE MILTON — Milton Township
Ohio’s minimum wage for most employees will increase
REGION Minimum-wage increase COLUMBUS — Ohio’s minimum wage for most employees will increase
Zoo wall lower than recommended
An official said it’s becoming clear the tiger jumped or climbed out before attacking. SAN
Fire damages Bush family’s former home
ODESSA, Texas (AP) — An arson fire damaged the Odessa home where former President Bush and his
Library of Congress chooses 25 movies to add to registry
The movies added to the registry span decades of filmmaking. WASHINGTON — From “The Naked
Milton Twp., Craig Beach enter pact
Craig Beach will still own any equipment the township buys and uses. LAKE MILTON — Milton
OHIO DELEGATION Mail spending
Amounts spent on constituent mail by Ohio’s 2006 congressional delegation, listed in descending
Benazir Bhutto’s slaying leads to mourning, riots
The planned Jan. 8 elections are in jeopardy as another opposition leader plans a boycott.
Two students sentenced
CINCINNATI (AP) — Two college students who claimed they were trying to raise tuition money through
Bhutto killing will trigger chaos, Valley observers fear
A YSU student who is the son of Pakistan’s chief of police was awakened early Thursday with news of
With writers’ strike still on, prepare to meet 2nd string
Television viewers looking for their favorite shows will be faced with other choices. The full
Judge denies bond for murder defendant
The defendant was convicted of killing someone 121⁄2 years ago. YOUNGSTOWN — As requested by the
Miles, Brown and Beverly spark the Ursuline girls to fourth win
The trio had 10 points each as the Irish beat Lowellville, 53-20. YOUNGSTOWN — Victoria Miles
Browns rooting for Colts victory
But their hopes might be riding on Indianapolis’ backup quarterback. BEREA (AP) — Shaun Smith
Canfield girls win
Canfield girls win k CANFIELD’S KATE POPOVEC tries to take the ball up against Hathaway Brown’s
ORGAN TRANSPLANTS Teralynn again awaits new liver and kidneys
Teralynn remains on the top of the donor list at the Cleveland Clinic for her weight class.
Gillam wants campaign signs removed
A former candidate said the signs were overlooked. YOUNGSTOWN — A councilman said he is upset
New credit line to help WCI future
The new walking beam furnace in the hot strip mill is operational. WARREN — WCI Steel has
Council drops effort to override mayor’s veto of residency change
WARREN — City council will probably not make another attempt to override the mayor’s veto of
Wrongful death lawsuit filed in murders of 2 women in ’05
WARREN — Melissa Barry, whose mother and grandmother were murdered in Newton Township in 2005, has
U.S. claims success against extremists
Two operations separately targeted Sunni and Shiite extremists. BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. forces said
Woman gets probation in child-endangering case
YOUNGSTOWN — A Dogwood Lane woman was sentenced to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to
Buckeyes, Tigers to get Nintendo Wii systems
The hottest gift this season will be given to each of the BCS title game players. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Top-ranked Tar Heels roll easily past Nevada
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Hansbrough scored 26 points and Wayne Ellington added a career-high
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games Flyers 4, Maple Leafs 1 PHILADELPHIA — Joffrey Lupul scored
OSU students get offers for tickets
Some will sell them. Others plan on going to the championship game. COLUMBUS — The tickets to
Inmate sues Warren police
The suit seeks $1,240,000. WARREN — An inmate at Grafton Correctional Institute is suing Warren’s
MAHONING COUNTY General fund
Budget allocations for selected items: 20072008 Sheriff$17.5 million$18 million Jail
Ex-deputy gets prison for violating probation
YOUNGSTOWN — A former Mahoning County deputy sheriff is going to prison for three years after
Friend’s boyfriend accused of damaging house
YOUNGSTOWN — A Matta Avenue woman said she thinks her house was trashed and a tropical fish named
Koistinen’s first career goal helps Predators top ’Jackets
He scored with 1:45 left to lift Nashville to the 4-3 win. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ville
East stops Vision Quest 61-57 as Carter hits 24
Lordstown advanced to the finals of its own tournament. YOUNGSTOWN — Kenny Carter scored 24
LOCAL
LOCAL New fire, EMS pact k MILTON TOWNSHIP trustees voted Thursday to enter into a contract with
Cold shooting can’t stop Cavs: Cleveland topples Dallas, 88-81
LeBron James flirted with a triple-double. DALLAS (AP) — LeBron James had 24 points, eight
Park official finishes term
Council is expected to select a new commission member Jan. 5. YOUNGSTOWN — The park and
Dann administrator to resign
The top deputy is leaving for more money. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell native who served as one of
Rawls’ widow reports theft of jewelry, cash
GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Singer Lou Rawls’ widow reported the theft of a $175,000 11-carat diamond ring
Sun Devils given an extra hand
Mack Brown’s stepson got caught in a bizarre play that hurt Texas. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Leave it to
Spring Common bridge downtown to close for at least 6 months
Repairs to the bridge are to be completed in November 2008. YOUNGSTOWN — The Spring Common
New law bans sex offenders in New Jersey from using Internet
EWING, N.J. (AP) — Convicted sex offenders who used the Internet to help them commit their crimes
FBI to post criminals’ mug shots on digital billboards across nation
The billboards will also feature pictures of missing children. CLEVELAND (AP) — The FBI’s most
Shares in student lender company Sallie Mae drop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shares of student lender Sallie Mae sank Thursday, a day after the company said it
Heidi Hanni files to run for county prosecutor
YOUNGSTOWN — Heidi Hanni of Boardman has filed to run in the Democratic primary for Mahoning County
Bhutto’s death is a loss to Pakistan and the world
Bhutto’s death is a loss to Pakistan and the world Even as President Bush stood at the lectern
‘Santa’ Belichick headlines SI cover
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — “Santa” Belichick and the Patriots are taking it one magazine cover at a
NEW YEAR’S
NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS.
Ohio court upholds limits on damages
The law does not violate the constitutional rights of injured people, the state Supreme Court ruled.
Tubbs Jones tops list on mailings
The congresswoman has spent more than any other Ohioan in Congress. COLUMBUS (AP) — U.S. Rep.
“They didn’t call, like we lost a dog or a cat. But we do have questions. How did this
Opinion: “They didn’t call, like we lost a dog or a cat. But we do have questions. How did this happen?”
Mercer officials OK purchase of 218 acres for development
One goal of commissioners has been to make land available for economic development. MERCER, Pa. —
Phantoms’ list for another run
Mahoning Valley has five reasons for another run at the Robertson Cup title. BOARDMAN — With the
Congress’ delay on AMT means late refunds
The IRS won’t be able to process AMT-related forms until February. WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3
Wolford helps Illini resurgence
The Youngstown area and especially the Ursuline High football family will have a special interest in
It’s hard for some people to accept a compliment
It’s something of a lost art: giving a compliment and receiving one, graciously. Often, the giver
“Women’s Murder Club” (9 p.m., ABC): In a repeat airing of “Women’s
“Women’s Murder Club” (9 p.m., ABC): In a repeat airing of “Women’s Murder Club,” Angie Harmon gets
Titans set for Colts offense
It doesn’t matter who’s running it, they know it will be a battle. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Asked
Mayor seeks repeal of pay raises
Pay raises for about 100 would be frozen for 2009 and 2010, at least for now. YOUNGSTOWN —
Boardman gets group scoring to cruise past Chaney for fourth win
Four players scored in double figures to spearhead the Spartans’ 80-64 win. YOUNGSTOWN
Crosby bests Ovechkin as Penguins rally to win
Sergei Gonchar scored the game-winner in overtime. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sergei Gonchar made up for
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Huckabee, Romney vulnerable on taxes
Opinion: The God-O-Rama that the Republican presidential campaign has become has eclipsed the GOP’s signature
Chihuahua mix helps police nab suspect
AUBURN, Calif. (AP) — A three-pound Chihuahua mix named Tink helped police put a fugitive in the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
Who is the former legislator daring to call ignorant?
Opinion: Who is the former legislator daring to call ignorant? EDITOR: A former Ohio legislator stated in
Orders for durable goods fail to increase as much as expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. factories saw orders for costly manufactured goods rise only marginally in
Fake states a problem for the United States
Opinion: The current Vanity Fair presents a hypothetical map of the Middle East drawn by a quartet of
Go by the book, and manual labor pays off
Dear Heloise: What to do with all those owner’s manuals you receive with each new purchase? Punch
ATHLETIC GROUPS
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 6 in the senior citizens
Mother-in-law’s outbursts could be dementia
Dear Annie: I have been happily married for many years and have always had a great relationship with
Council appoints transition members
Council passed the 2008 budget with no tax increase. SHARON, Pa. — The transition committee
Cardinal Mooney’s John Simon picks Ohio State
YOUNGSTOWN — Mooney junior defensive lineman John Simon wasn’t planning to commit to a college so
Canfield impressive in big 58-42 victory The Cardinals defeated 2007 Div. II state runner-up Hathaway Brown at home.
CANFIELD — Canfield coach Pat Pavlansky knew suiting up against Hathaway Brown, the 2007 Division II
Big question
Big question With Willie Parker injured, the Steelers will turn to Najeh Davenport to handle the
LSU’s Jean-Francois hits the books at right time
The Tigers’ defensive lineman is eligible for the team’s big game. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — How
The Youngstown Connection performed Thursday at Antonine Sisters Day Care Center in North Jackson.
The Youngstown Connection performed Thursday at Antonine Sisters Day Care Center in North Jackson.
‘The O.C.’ star Barton faces DUI charge
‘The O.C.’ star Barton faces DUI charge WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Mischa Barton was arrested for
Davenport to carry the load for Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers can’t go onto the waiver wire and replace a running back
County allocates funds for 2008
The commissioners paid off a bank lien on Oakhill Renaissance Place. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
Poland pressure wears out Fitch
The unbeaten Bulldogs struggled early before winning 80-60. YOUNGSTOWN — Their frenetic
Play aggressively against tough competitors
The advice in this column may seem counterintuitive at first, but soon you’ll understand why it
Vindicator file photo, 1989
Vindicator file photo, 1989 TINY DANCER: Teralynn Landis was diagnosed at 2 months old with a
Donations to OCCHA keep children in mind
A local motorcycle organization donated entertainment items to OCCHA’s youth group. YOUNGSTOWN
Mideast leaders set aside dispute to propel talks
The Israeli and Palestinian leaders disagree on Israeli construction in east Jerusalem. JERUSALEM
Mayor: Repeal raises for 100
Pay raises for about 100 would be frozen for 2009 and 2010, at least for now. YOUNGSTOWN —
Connor is ready for Alamo Bowl
Saturday’s game against Texas A&M will be his final one for Penn State. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dan
Big series ahead: ’Hounds will host first-place ’Kings
The SteelHounds, currently in second place, can take first place by winning both games. YOUNGSTOWN
Voter identification will prevent fraud
Opinion: The answer to a cynic’s question “Do elections matter?” may be partially found in the way judges
Special First Night offer
Special First Night offer YOUNGSTOWN — First Night Youngstown will be selling admission badges for
Vindy.com News Podcast for December 28, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday December 28, 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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