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Youngstown pastor on state panel
COLUMBUS — The Rev. Willie F. Peterson was elected to serve a two-year term as vice chair of the
Trumbull senior services to continue
WARREN — Nearly $2.5 million in contracts paid to vendors to provide services for county senior
Poland starts summer planning
POLAND — Christmas trees remain standing and decorated in many homes, but organizers of events to
Dems’ takeover of 4 offices chosen Ohio’s top story
Democrats wresting 16 years of control over the governor's mansion from the GOP and gaining three
Stop the Violence in Youngstown to take its message nationwide
YOUNGSTOWN — A city-based group is taking its anti-violence message nationwide. Stopping the
Ohio Guard call-up is largest since World War II
COLUMBUS — The U.S. military is giving the Ohio National Guard its biggest call-up since World War
Three nursing homes in Valley honored
COLUMBUS — Three Mahoning Valley facilities have received top honors in the Ohio Department of
East Liverpool man,23, drowns in Pa.
DARLINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Authorities found the body of a 23-year-old East Liverpool man in a pond
Strickland touts progress in first year as governor
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland believes he’s made progress toward his oft-mentioned Turnaround Ohio
Some in Valley are serious about health resolutions for ’08
WARREN — The idea of making a New Year’s resolution may seem a bit old-fashioned to some people —
Shortage of truck drivers grips nation, Valley
A study predicted it, companies expected it and now it’s happening: A steep decline in people
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
Mavericks 97, Hawks 84 DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points, Josh Howard and Devin Harris each had
Ex-deputy sheriff released after 26 months
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former Allegheny County deputy sheriff has been released from prison after
Edwards surges as Huckabee’s bubble bursts
Twenty percent of Iowa Democrats say they still might change their minds. DES MOINES, Iowa —
Football Buckeyes honored at basketball game
Ohio State is getting ready to take on LSU in the BCS title game Jan. 7. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio
Council fixes its mistake
Council fixes its mistake Certainly Youngstown City Council and Mayor Jay Williams should be
Deacons win Meineke Bowl
Wake Forest rallied past Connecticut to post a 24-10 victory. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Long the dregs
ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES Some options Try gluing inexpensive maps on the following objects: Lampshade
Survey: Consumers want ‘green’ products
NATION Survey: Consumers want ‘green’ products NEW YORK — Consumers are ready to hold
Miss France keeps title despite racy photos
Miss France keeps title despite racy photos PARIS — Miss France 2008 will keep her crown, despite
Steelers seeking momentum
It’s a reason most of the starters will be playing against the Ravens today. BALTIMORE (AP) — The
Smoking ban takes effect at hospital in 2008
Smoking ban takes effect at hospital in 2008 YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP)
Crew helps in keeping tradition on the ball
Tradition began with a 12-inch disco ball. YOUNGSTOWN — Each year in late December, four
Woman loses ring but man finds it in fudge
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A woman whose diamond ring vanished while she was making fudge for a bake
Area bowlers lose good friend with death of Ed Zitnik
Ed Zitnik was one of the major players in local bowling circles, but the proprietor’s sphere in the
PREP ROUNDUP \ Late Friday
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 74, Farrell 69 FARRELL, Pa. — Nick McCartney scored 32 points and was
JoePa’s 500th game is a 24-17 victory
The Nittany Lions fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter then dominated Texas A&M in the Alamo Bowl.
BOWL ROUNDUP \ Friday’s late games
TCU 20, Houston 13 HOUSTON — Andy Dalton ran for a touchdown and Justin Watts had the go-ahead
Grove City topples Frostburg St.
Westminster’s women edged Mount Union 61-58. MARIETTA — Andy O’Keefe and Shawn Carr (Mohawk High)
Third quarter leads Hubbard over Range
Springfield knocked off Struthers and East Palestine edged Mooney. NORTH LIMA — Hubbard outscored
MCCLATCHY-MSNBC POLL
MCCLATCHY-MSNBC POLL Some details The McClatchy-MSNBC Poll is a snapshot of voter opinion at the
Russia launches 3 navigation satellites
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has launched three satellites to extend its version of the U.S. Global
Ohio St. wins shootout with long-bomb rival
The Buckeyes won, 92-83, despite UMBC’s school- record 17 3-point goals. COLUMBUS (AP) — Getting
Across U.S., Freecycle flourishes
The Web-based swap program promotes the idea that one person really can make a difference.
What will be area’s top story in 2008?
Opinion: If you go for the obvious, the top story for 2008 in the Mahoning Valley, as with the rest of the
SHENANGO VALLEY
SHENANGO VALLEY Library budget The Community Library of the Shenango Valley became a nonprofit
Mamula, 64, whose last official day in office is Monday, was the longest-sitting mayor in Struthers
Mamula, 64, whose last official day in office is Monday, was the longest-sitting mayor in Struthers
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 22
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Double Cross” by James Patterson (Little, Brown and Company) 2. “A
U.S. editors, news directors pick Va. Tech massacre as top story
The top news story of 2006 was Iraq, which finished third this year. NEW YORK — The massacre
One Valley state legislator tried unsuccessfully to move the Ohio primary to February.
One Valley state legislator tried unsuccessfully to move the Ohio primary to February. If the
Crosby, Conklin lead Penguins past Buffalo
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ty Conklin, in the minors a month ago, won his fourth in a row and Sidney Crosby
NHL ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 1 COLUMBUS — Nikolai Zherdev scored two spectacular goals and had a
LOOKING BACK | 2007 in review
LOOKING BACK | 2007 in review TOP STORIES IN NATION AND WORLD: A5 STATE OF YOUNGSTOWN: Mayor Jay
Harding girls top Ursuline
Kourtney Williams led the 74-67 overtime victory for the Raiders. WARREN — Kourtney Williams
James gets no help from mates in Cavaliers loss
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — David West had 27 points and 15 rebounds, leading the New Orleans Hornets to
BOYS SUMMARIES SATURDAY POLAND 82, BOARDMAN 80
BOYS SUMMARIES SATURDAY POLAND 82, BOARDMAN 80 POLAND (7-0) — Anthony DeFelice 7-1-17, Bryan Kosec
Vindicator file photo/ Robert K. Yosay
Opinion: Vindicator file photo/ Robert K. Yosay HAPPY NEW YEAR: A hearty band of a couple of hundred
Patriots make history
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With one mighty heave, Tom Brady and Randy Moss took care of the record
Library seeks public’s support
Shenango library is adding new services such as wireless Internet. SHARON, Pa. — Those in
Bhutto assassination has little effect on race
DES MOINES, Iowa — The assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto did not raise
THE OHIO IMPACT
THE OHIO IMPACT Presidency Long considered a bellwether state, Ohio has played a major factor in
There should be no deals in Morehead felony case
Judge Ashley Pike of the Columbiana County Common Pleas Court has made the right decision in asking
EEOC: Employers can coordinate retiree benefits
Medicare can pick up much of the tab for retired workers who are 65. WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers
Howell’s buzzer-beater gives Chaney OT victory
The Cowboys avenged an earlier loss this season to Fitch. YOUNGSTOWN — It didn’t play out like
Top U.S. business story: housing
Record oil prices was the No. 2 story of 2007. The 2007 U.S. housing bust hit everyone from
Thieves target farms to steal copper
A skyrocketing market value for copper has brought a big increase in such thefts. STURGIS, Mich.
Resort catches winter park wave
The hottest lodging concept this decade is an indoor water park with an attached hotel. SANDUSKY,
YSU snapped a 5-game losing streak beating Slippery Rock 77-63.
YSU snapped a 5-game losing streak beating Slippery Rock 77-63. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
Poland holds off Spartans
YOUNGSTOWN — One of the best hyped games in the area lived up to expectations as the Poland Bulldogs
’Hounds earn big sweep of rival
Youngstown beat the Mississippi RiverKings 3-2 Saturday night. YOUNGSTOWN — With sole
Testaverde says today’s game is his last
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After 21 seasons, Vinny Testaverde has had enough. The 44-year-old
Cavs in Big Easy
Cavs in Big Easy The Cavaliers hoped to set a precedent for teams from Ohio playing well in New
Women are fashionable football fans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For decades the NFL might as well have stood for No Fashions for Ladies. Until
Effects of technology in retail not clear-cut
Retailers rely on high-tech advances to increase sales. WASHINGTON (AP) — Red pumps. Silver
MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS | Ohio, Virginia tied
MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS | Ohio, Virginia tied An Ohioan hasn’t served as president of the United
Winners receive awards at Garden Club flower show
YOUNGSTOWN — Dianna Mullins of Nature Lovers Garden Club captured the coveted Best of Show award for
‘NOEL’
‘NOEL’ Josh Groban (Reprise) Grade: C Like Barack Obama, this holiday record from pop-opera’s
Immigration could be deal-breaker for voters
Opinion: It has become conventional wisdom that illegal immigration may be the type of political issue that
HELP FROM PARENTS
HELP FROM PARENTS Some advice Many midlife couples are glad to help offspring with down payments
Follow the land-use plan and avoid legal problems
Opinion: Follow the land-use plan and avoid legal problems EDITOR: Wal-Mart’s attempts to receive a
Organize a trip around bald eagle watching
Looking for a short getaway with a wildlife theme? Go watch a winter convention of bald eagles, the
NFL PREVIEW \ Today’s games
SAN FRANCISCO at CLEVELAND Game time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (17/62) (8) (53) WKBN-AM (570) WNCD-FM
On call, agents can prosper while working at home
Independent contractors can set their own hours and choose programs they like. Gwen Dean knows
2008 travel forecast
2008 travel forecast In 2008, experts say, Americans may take shorter trips or choose destinations
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth — these are the Seven Deadly Sins. The
Pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth — these are the Seven Deadly Sins. The church
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Greenlee made a miraculous recovery and received apologies from Zach and Kendall
Solid advice on saving to retire
Impulse spending, social pressure, small incomes, large expenses. Those are the excuses that have
YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY
YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.” Try our
“The Sound of Music” (7 p.m., ABC): Prime time is alive with “The Sound of
“The Sound of Music” (7 p.m., ABC): Prime time is alive with “The Sound of Music” as the 1965 Oscar-
NEW YORK (AP) — Here are some of the hot spots, trends and statistics for travel in the new
NEW YORK (AP) — Here are some of the hot spots, trends and statistics for travel in the new year.
New Orleans isn’t under water
New Orleans isn’t under water A recent University of New Orleans poll found that 26.5 percent of
Navigating mortgage changes
There’s money for people who have shown financial responsibility, a lender said. MILWAUKEE —
TIPS
TIPS First-time house hunters Enlist the help of an experienced homeowner to help you focus your
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
The right one can take you — and your room — places
Rich details and bold colors make them, well, very cool. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Whether you are
WEB SITES
WEB SITES Presidential politics Here are some interesting Web sites to check out for those
Cops with poor diets and a toothless pit bull ban are among the oops of 2007.
Cops with poor diets and a toothless pit bull ban are among the oops of 2007. Everyone makes
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
CHARITABLE DONATIONS Mayor’s Community Foundation Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams’ not-for-profit
Creating separate e-mail inboxes
Q. I just purchased a computer running Vista and have moved from Outlook Express to Windows Mail.
Software turns digital camera into a scanner
For years now, I’ve maintained that a flatbed scanner is a peripheral that should be a part of most
Domestic travel could benefit from the weak dollar
One guidebook picked the U.S. as its No. 1 destination for 2008. NEW YORK (AP) — Travel in 2007
Davis put Titans on the map
Harold Davis waged many breath-taking battles during his star-studded career at Westminster College.
CHALKS & ’DOGS Pro picks
San Francisco (+ 10) at Cleveland: The Browns are in contention, but it doesn’t matter if they win
A final farewell
JANUARY: Del Reeves, 74. Grand Ole Opry star (“Girl on the Billboard.”) Jan. 1. Vincent Sardi
FRESHEN UP
FRESHEN UP Simple ideas Five ways to transform a dingy bathroom. Ideas courtesy of Anne Krueger
Ski resorts rejoice in deep snow
In the West, the fall was unusually dry. DENVER (AP) — Santa brought just what the nation’s ski
Toys ‘R’ Us Times Square, Apple Core Hotels team up
Toys ‘R’ Us Times Square, Apple Core Hotels team up With a dollhouse bigger than most actual homes
After 43 years, he deserves some happiness
Dear Annie: My wife and I recently celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary. It was not a happy
Three are endorsed by party
Republicans have held the sheriff’s office for more than 60 years. LISBON — Three local law
Clearwire card offers speedy Internet access
SEATTLE — My cell phone rang just as I pulled my car into a park along the Puget Sound. I needed to
Mamula reflects on years as mayor
The whole journey has been about redefining Struthers. STRUTHERS — “I love this city,” said
Washing hands for 30 seconds kills most germs
Q. My wife washes her hands like she is going to do surgery. She says it takes 30 seconds to get rid
VETERANS
VETERANS Salem group to meet SALEM — The Salem Patriotic & Memorial Association will meet at 7
Elections chief to test voting center plan in primary
The state’s 11,099 polling locations would be reduced to 1,163 sites. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s chief
Dallas looking for new image
It’s never easy for a city to change images deeply embedded in the public mind. DALLAS — Quick
Sometimes furniture from another era is a mystery.
Sometimes furniture from another era is a mystery. Would you know how to use a 4-foot-high
Notes
Notes Bell-Wick — Bubba’s Buddies won the Kelley Division and Kelley-Robb Funeral Home won the
Advice will stretch maternity-wear budgets
Women can be comfortable and still dress in style during pregnancy. Long ago, designers realized
Groups plan maple seminar
BURTON — The Northeast Ohio Maple Producers Committee and the Geauga OSU Extension have scheduled
Browns’ playoff chance depends on a loss by Titans
Cleveland hopes to reach 10 wins with a victory over San Francisco today at home. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Thieves burn wiring
Thieves burn wiring WARREN — Copper thieves apparently struck again at a commercial building on
1st-time buyers have choices
Buyers can be overwhelmed by the number of houses on the market. MILWAUKEE — After 12 months of
PODIUM: This Civil War-era speaker’s podium, 44 inches high, is decorated with a carved
PODIUM: This Civil War-era speaker’s podium, 44 inches high, is decorated with a carved American
Parents blind to reality of teens driving
Opinion: As I watched my girls aged 11, 8 and 6 roll around the house on the new scooters they received for
hPolyseamseal caulk dries in just two hours
hPolyseamseal caulk dries in just two hours One of the drawbacks of caulking a shower or sink is
Hardware manufactures items popular a century or more ago
At Lehman’s Hardware, traditional, American-made products are still being made and sold. KIDRON,
Williams, wife to host mayor’s celebration
In his address, the mayor will discuss two crime-fighting initiatives. YOUNGSTOWN — While
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:
Fiesta Bowl looks like high-scoring collision
Oklahoma is averaging 43.8 points a game while West Virginia puts up 38.9. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP)
‘COLLEGE HOOPS 2K8’
‘COLLEGE HOOPS 2K8’ (2K Sports) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PS2 Genre: Sports; Rating: E
55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE
55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE X The 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will not meet Tuesday. The next
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints First Place Bank v. Harriet Decree, foreclosure. Wells Fargo
We’ll always have Paris
Here’s a look at the lowlights of the past year. Sometimes life gets so crazy that you just