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Sheriff’s contest shaping up in Columbiana
LISBON — Four local law enforcement officials have announced their candidacy for the Columbiana
Wire stripped from Warren building
WARREN — Copper thieves apparently struck again at a commercial building on McMyler Street
Shenango library strives to maintain services
SHARON, Pa. — Those in charge of the Community Library of the Shenango Valley admit 2007 has been a
Struthers mayor had two full careers
STRUTHERS — “I love this city,” said outgoing Mayor Daniel C. Mamula, looking around his City Hall
Presidential contest gets into high gear
If the Nov. 4 presidential election is the political equivalent of the Super Bowl, then Thursday’s
Mayor, wife to celebrate Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — While the city has its challenges and problems, Mayor Jay Williams said it also has
Youngstown man stabbed in chest
YOUNGSTOWN — A North Side man was stabbed on Friday night at an apartment complex on Verona Avenue
Fashion questions are answered here
Q. How can I get wrinkles out of a cashmere sweater? I’m afraid to use a steamer in case the
Boston College topples MSU, extends bowl streak to eight
Matt Ryan threw three touchdown passes as the Eagles prevailed, 24-21. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Matt
Mexican farmers’ protection ending
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For 15 years, Mexican farmers have feared the day when the last import
Howland holds off Warren JFK rally to win
Nathan Cope scored 27 points as the Tigers built a 20-point lead then escaped with a 60-55 win.
NYC, Chicago killings drop
Killings in Philadelphia fell after reaching a nine-year high in 2006. NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago and
NHL ROUNDUP | Friday’s games
Canadiens 5, Panthers 1 SUNRISE, Fla. — Guillaume Latendresse, Michael Ryder and Christopher
Presidential hopefuls focus their debate on Pakistan turmoil
Hillary Clinton called for an international probe. DES MOINES, Iowa — The presidential campaign
Deaths bring homicide toll in city to 39
‘They shot my son down like a dog,’ the mother of one victim said. YOUNGSTOWN — If only
YSU joins effort to register organ donors
The goal is to get 35,000 new registrants in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. YOUNGSTOWN —
Associated Press
Associated Press HEARTFELT GIFTS: Although they refer to a list for anniversary gift suggestions,
The Vindicator
The Vindicator A SON GONE: Gloria Jones of Sherwood Avenue holds a portrait of her son John M.
Texas’ victory included rare play
The stepson of the Texas coach became part of the game from the sideline. SAN DIEGO (AP) — The
U.S. takes a firm stand against United Nations
Even after all the negative publicity the United Nations has received in recent years, some member
SteelHounds play like Buckeyes in 6-3 victory
Youngstown climbed into a first-place tie with the Mississippi RiverKings. YOUNGSTOWN – On
South Africa’s Zuma ordered to stand trial for corruption lawyer says
Zuma has denied any corruption and has said prosecutors are trying to smear him. JOHANNESBURG,
Canfield closes out a strong December
The Cardinals beat Mooney 55-48 and are 6-1. YOUNGSTOWN — With no returning starters,
MRDD bottom line prompts evaluation
The superintendent says he wasn’t trying to mislead people. LISBON — The Columbiana County
Au revoir to smoking inside French cafes
Au revoir to smoking inside French cafes PARIS — From next week, one of France’s most iconic
‘Craving Intimacy’ sparks flood of responses
Dear Annie: Like “Craving Intimacy in Indiana,” I am married to a man who shows no interest in sex.
17th District candidate withdraws
Republicans don’t have another candidate to run for the congressional seat. WARREN — A problem
Crowds mourn Bhutto; violence wracks Pakistan
Security officials said they found evidence that Islamic extremists had organized the fatal attack.
Paterno leads Penn St. vs. A&M
It’s JoePa’s 500th game as the Nittany Lions’ head coach in the Alamo Bowl tonight. SAN ANTONIO
Making a home for Carolina wrens
Sometimes a simple act can produce significant results. About a year ago I explained how to
City OKs repeal of pay raises
YOUNGSTOWN — City council approved the mayor’s recommendation to repeal pay raises for about 100
South Range mat team is runner-up
ATWATER — South Range High placed second of 10 teams at the Waterloo Invitational wrestling
New-home sales fall to 12-year low point
The housing market is expected to continue to suffer in 2008. WASHINGTON (AP) — The housing market
Bursting bubble guarantees a recession
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In the baseball-and-sex classic “Bull Durham” Susan Sarandon accidentally calls out the
Penguins playing well
Penguins playing well Despite a recent rash of injuries, the Pittsburgh Penguins are closing the
Black lab racks up another case of stuck collar
Dear Heloise: I have been reading your column (and your mother’s) since I was a little girl. In the
“Child Warriors” (6 p.m., History Channel): The youngest victims of the world’s
“Child Warriors” (6 p.m., History Channel): The youngest victims of the world’s conflicts often
List serves as guideline for anniversary gifts
Couples put lots of thought into updating and personalizing anniversary gifts. In the United
Open markets good for U.S.
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: Between attacking the other party on most issues, some Republican and Democratic
Woman falls in love with hunting
She used to wonder how people could ‘kill those innocent creatures.’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Deana
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Tournament of Roses Parade carries special meaning for Valley family
Four people are alive because of Dan Gromada Jr.’s organ donation. A CANFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Teen’s life changes through helping tsunami victims
Getting involved in a fund drive to help tsunami victims has opened other vistas to the teen.
LOCAL TOPICS Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ-TV 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Time Warner Cable
YSU PREVIEW Today’s game
YSU MEN (3-7) vs. SLIPPERY ROCK (2-8) When: 2:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV: WKBN-AM
Thiel appoints coordinator at its new learning center
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Dr. Patricia Kelvin of Poland, a former Vindicator editorial writer, has been
CELEBRATION
CELEBRATION Salem First Night Details about the fourth year of First Night Salem: Each badge
School lets student wear lesbian pride T-shirt
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Bethany Laccone can attend I.C. Norcom High School wearing a T-shirt that depicts
UHS dominates Jeopardy
UHS dominates Jeopardy YOUNGSTOWN — Ursuline High School has been the dominant competitor in
NFL PREVIEW | Tonight’s game
NEW ENGLAND at NEW YORK GIANTS Game time: 8 p.m. TV: (21) (27) (19) (3) (2) (NFL Network) Opening
Perry Twp. police chief files to run for sheriff’s position
LISBON — Another Republican law enforcement official is running for Columbiana County Sheriff.
Pupil supports recycling by selling reusable bags
The middle school pupil wants to eliminate wasting of plastic and paper bags. A lot of people
How will late-night shows change?
What should viewers expect? There’s no telling, some people say. NEW YORK — Jay Leno, Conan
Mahoning Co. joins suit against Wolford
WARREN — The Mahoning County Solid Waste Management District has filed in Trumbull County Common
SRU ‘greening’ programs get grant
The project extends beyond campus into the surrounding community. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — The
Law would create alert system for the elderly
The effort is similar to the Amber Alert system. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio would create a statewide
Ohio election law quirk has impact on write-in candidates
The write-in deadline is two days before the traditional candidate filing cut-off date.
November brings rise in Mahoning home sales
The number of home sales in Mahoning County last month jumped 32 percent. Mahoning County saw a
Couple faces charges of endangering
YOUNGSTOWN — A South Side couple was arrested on child-endangering charges after police said they
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Canfield 55, Mooney 48 Ursuline 74, Farrell 69 Youngstown
Store seeks public input
The retailer needs a zone change to build a supercenter. CANFIELD — Wal-Mart representatives want
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY MRDD collections Here are levies the Columbiana County Board of Mental
Washington to play for OSU
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State confirmed Friday that starting cornerback Donald Washington is practicing
Hubbard officials weigh rate rise
Rates likely won’t be raised till March, a councilman said. HUBBARD — Residents receiving
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Friday’s games
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Friday’s games MEN SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Chris Warren scored 17 points, Dwayne
U.S. market serving as magnet for Israel
Trade between the countries is rising rapidly. When future surgeons need to practice, some of
Bhutto’s death leaves a vacuum
Opinion: LAHORE, Pakistan — The assassination of Benazir Bhutto has left a huge political vacuum at the heart
Insurance fraud case
Insurance fraud case WARREN — Two Liberty Township residents have been secretly indicted on
NBA ROUNDUP Friday’s games
NBA ROUNDUP Friday’s games Magic 121, Heat 114, OT MIAMI — Even a supreme scoring effort by
EXECUTIONS Recommendations
Documents unsealed Thursday by a Lorain County judge showed that Edwin C. Voorhies Jr., warden of
Weak December likely for auto sales
Auto sales aren’t expected to pick up until at least 2009. DETROIT (AP) — Industry analysts are
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors have dismissed 43 of 84 criminal counts against former
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors have dismissed 43 of 84 criminal counts against former
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Will Cincy rhino be New Year’s baby?
CINCINNATI (AP) — Nikki’s baby is late. The Cincinnati Zoo expected Nikki, a 15-year-old Indian
SteelHounds sink Mississippi Riverkings
SteelHounds sink Mississippi Riverkings k YOUNGSTOWN STEELHOUNDS player Chris Richards zooms along
WHAT TO WATCH
WHAT TO WATCH What: The annual Tournament of Roses Parade from Pasadena, Calif. When: Begins at
Experts: Beer industry regaining ground
NEW YORK (AP) — Go ahead — forgo the mixed drinks and bubbly and ring in the new year with a foamy
Bush uses pocket veto on defense bill
The legislation will die at midnight Dec. 31. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — President Bush on Friday used
Bodies of 4 men slain in Cincinnati being returned to Mexico
CINCINNATI (AP) — The bodies of four Mexican construction workers who were beaten and stabbed in the
New law limits payday loan businesses
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) — A new law in the northeast Ohio city of Cuyahoga Falls places a limit on
Ohio University to pay $225K in settlement
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio University will pay $225,000 to a former student who said the school
Homicides fall in N.Y., Chicago
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago and New York are about to close out 2007 with the lowest number of homicides
We’re thriving in this global economy
Opinion: FLINT, Mich. — As the U.S. economy enters its seventh year of economic expansion, many are
Struthers stops Clippers for fourth victory, 78-73
Five ’ Cats scored in double figures to end the Clippers’ eight-game streak. STRUTHERS — Keith
Should teens use makeup?
When it comes to experimenting with flirty mascara and gooey foundation, teens and “tweens”
General: Troops must help boost Iraq’s economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military in Iraq must shift its focus toward helping the government
Macy’s Inc. to close 9 stores; 3 in Ohio
Stores in Akron, Canton and North Randall are closing. CINCINNATI (AP) — Macy’s Inc. will close
World-class fishing is a short drive away
Not so many years ago, back when there were but a handful of outdoor magazines and the Internet was
Gasoline prices rise back to $3 per gallon after oil’s recent rally
Analyst expects gas prices to rise to between $3.50 and $3.75 a gallon. NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices
Heltzel looks to retain his commissioner’s seat
The commissioner said he again plans to self-fund his campaign. WARREN — Trumbull County
Former candidate drops her bid for new election
The election board will be given the election complaints. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A former county
Brandy won’t be charged in deadly 2006 crash
Brandy won’t be charged in deadly 2006 crash LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles city attorney’s office
Report details how state executes inmates
A judge will consider whether lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Penguins playing well despite rash of injuries to key players
Pittsburgh has won 11 of 16 games since Nov. 21. PITTSBURGH (AP) — It seems the more Pittsburgh
Boardman girls fall to Oak Ridge (Tenn.), 47-43
The Spartans had the lead against the unbeaten team, but couldn’t hold it. PICKERINGTON — The
Some facts about Nikki, the Cincinnati Zoo’s pregnant Indian rhino:
Some facts about Nikki, the Cincinnati Zoo’s pregnant Indian rhino: Age: 15. Life expectancy 40-
These people were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury:
These people were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Stephen Zuzga, 53, of
Pats go for 16-0 tonight
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — “Spygate” seems long ago for the New England Patriots. They return to
Couple buy back ’Vette they owned in ’80s
COLUMBUS (AP) — It’s a reunion of couple and Corvette in Columbus, where a Maryland husband and wife
Cop who Tasered woman is fired
He was unjustified in using the stun gun on a pregnant woman, the report said. TROTWOOD, Ohio (AP)
Dominion East Ohio announces cost decrease
REGION Dominion East Ohio announces cost decrease CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio customers who
Salem gears up for First Night
People will be able to find almost every type of music. SALEM — The fourth year of First Night