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2nd try to offload Campbell water plant
CAMPBELL — City council unanimously approved the first reading of legislation authorizing
What exactly is that stuff?
HUBBARD — A city truck stop allows customers to dump their recreational-vehicle waste storage
Education is not a basic American right
YOUNGSTOWN —Dr. Paul Sracic said his students are always surprised to learn that there’s
More zone changes for Canfield historic homes
CANFIELD — Council approved zone changes for two West Main Street properties, but debate
Tales of black women who made a difference
YOUNGSTOWN — A calling from God moved Monica Beasley-Martin to become a minister. A calling
Council approves buy-outs, YSU plan
YOUNGSTOWN — An early-retirement incentive for certain city workers is estimated to save
Did you get caught today?
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Fifteen traffic citations and eight written warnings were given out during a
Howland school bus collides near mall
NILES — No students aboard a Howland school bus were injured when it collided with a car this
Warren police arrest woman accused of desertion
WARREN —  A 20-year-old woman picked up by Warren police on a warrant for desertion was
Columbiana homeowners finally getting flood money
LISBON — It may take two more years to remove homes damaged in floods here in mid-2004, county
Niles Wellness Center revenue estimate raised to $676K
NILES — City council unanimously agreed today to borrow $3.8 million for the construction of
Hubbard broke its own rules
HUBBARD — Findings from a state audit and an order from city council will change the way some
Airport official suggests flight incentives
VIENNA — Despite funding challenges, the Western Reserve Port Authority plans to proceed with
Austintown to hire 3 more cops, get 5 cars soon
AUSTINTOWN — The township police department is aiming to hire three more officers by March or
Trumbull 911 workers to be honored Thursday
WARREN — Three call-takers and a supervisor with the Trumbull County 911 Center will be
U.S. attorney: Local courts must improve case delays
YOUNGSTOWN — “Tremendous efforts” are being conducted here to deal with crime,
Warren lawmakers want 2 more fire stations
WARREN — Council members and fire officials are weighing two councilmen’s requests for
Longtime TMHA chair retires today
WARREN — The longtime chairman of the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority retired today.
Commissioners: We can't bail you out
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners have agreed to help the Mercer County Solid Waste
Housing director under fire
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County’s housing authority board members have called a
Austintown hiring more cops
AUSTINTOWN — The township police department is aiming to hire three more officers by March or
Cafaro Co. seeks halt in Oakhill project
YOUNGSTOWN — Plans for the renovation of Oakhill Renaissance Place to house the Mahoning
Chase after break-in injures cop
WARREN – A 37-year-old Youngstown man is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond on a charge of
Teacher and husband face drug charges
WARREN – A long-time Warren City Schools teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave
Pair are suspects in Youngstown, Boardman holdups
YOUNGSGTOWN — An 18-year-old man already under indictment and a juvenile boy — both
GM sales down slightly in 2006
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. on Wednesday said it sold 9.09 million cars and trucks
Brunner questions Blackwell spending
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U.S. cancer deaths drop again
<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px">ATLANTA (AP) _ Cancer deaths in the United States
St. E's power back to normal
YOUNGSTOWN — Electric power was restored to normal around 2 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth Health
Fireworks facility edges past permit hurdle
NORTH LIMA — B.J. Alan Co. is edging closer toward building a fireworks warehouse off East
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AGENDA THURSDAY 1/18SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES, 8 P.M. WEDNESDAY, ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 3475 E. SOUTH RANGE ROAD, NEW SPRINGFIELD. TO REVIEW FACT FINDINGS FOR ROAD DEPARTMENT.
Agenda Thursday Springfield Township Trustees, 8 p.m. Wednesday, administration building, 3475 E.
Criminal allegation is investigated
The investigation started with a phone call to the township administrator. By DENISE DICK
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto1821.462--5-5W-110-68-
Veterans: VFW halls should be exempt
Private clubs that hire employees must comply, a state official said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Veterans
Open the Holocaust archives
Opinion: Miami Herald: Which is worse: That millions of Holocaust documents have been hidden from the public
Bush's 'surge' is more like a trickle
Opinion: All the angst in Washington over President Bush's plan for a troop "surge" in Iraq is obscuring this
Holden propels Kennedy
Will Johnson scored 16 points for Wilson in a 63-52 defeat to Kennedy Catholic. HERMITAGE, Pa. --
When it's cold out, sip something sweet
By J.M. HIRSCH ASSOCIATED PRESS A day on the slopes -- or even just an hour of shoveling the
Rain turns to snow as temperatures dive
Monday's highs of 50 and 60 dropped by about 30 degrees overnight. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week's pro golf events
PGA TOUR Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Palm Desert, Calif. Schedule: Today-Sunday Courses: The Classic
Plan would elect by popular vote
Legislators in 47 states said they'll sponsor the plan for change this year. BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.59 .42 Avalon Holdings,7.41.09 Clear
NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS TUESDAY 1st-Mac'sHighHopes(MelloyJr)6.803.803.00 Me An Da Firm
The miracle worker: Payton shocking NFL
The first-year head coach has New Orleans one game from the Super Bowl. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Sean
Talks aim at future of local operations
A national deal is needed before local contract talks can be completed. By DON SHILLING
Committee assignments stay same as '06
POLAND -- At their first regular meeting of the year, village council members voted to retain the
Alumni give 5.5M to Grove City College
The college will name its Student Union in honor of the Breens. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Grove City
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners -- has a roster opening. Call (330) 402-7264. Boardman Community League --
Instant lottery tickets worth 17M unclaimed
Scratch-off games are confusing, some lottery players said. AKRON (AP) -- Ohioans never bothered
Generators restore full power after fire
The fire did not interrupt essential patient services and did not endanger the hospital. By
Boys drive train, face charges
The two teens had walked away from a juvenile detention home. NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- An early
Campbell's defense stuffs Niles, 57-26 Jermaine Richardson and Bryant Burt led the Red Devils to their seventh win.
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CAMPBELL -- Campbell High boys basketball coach Brian
High-tech system would deter attacks
Privacy advocates and others are raising objections to the project. WASHINGTON POST PARIS --
Death toll rises to 50 in 9 states
Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are still without power. BUFFALO, Mo. (AP) --
Dave Drevna helps Western Reserve topple Columbiana in 68-48 victory
The senior forward scored 23 points in the Blue Devils' win. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Officials confirm attack of 'killer bees'
SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- The attack was terrifying. As a young woman
Obama to start fundraising
A black man with only two years' experience in Washington, Obama faces some major obstacles.
Officials move ahead on removing member
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Removal of a New Middletown Village councilman who has moved outside the village
IT'S TIME TO TRIFLE WITH TRUFFLES AND MESS WITH MOUSSES.
It's time to trifle with truffles and mess with mousses. By STEPHANIE UJHELYI VINDICATOR
Tancredo will look into a run for the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Colorado Republican Rep. Tom Tancredo, an outspoken opponent of illegal
PREVIEW | YSU Men's basketball
YSU MEN (8-10, 3-3) at BUTLER (15-2, 3-1) When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse,
ROUNDUP Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: Twin car bombs tore through a leading Baghdad university as
Woman sentenced to 5 years in police assault
WARREN -- The driver of the car from which a gunman fired at two Warren police officers in an
South Range rally sinks Lowellville
The Raiders outscored the Rockets in the second half, 35-17, for a 56-44 win. By TOM WILLIAMS
Lead actor discusses film's positive aspects
The film highlights the traditions and history of black university life. By ERIN TEXEIRA
Doctors assess Castro health report
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- A Spanish newspaper's report that Fidel Castro is wasting away from
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY XHoly Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will be selling potato, cabbage and lekvar
Ex-police chief starts job as acting head of Ohio BCI
The ex-chief will probably head the commission that combats organized crime. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Cell phone ignites, burns man, investigator says
The phone spontaneously combusted while in the man's pocket, the official said. SAN FRANCISCO
'Debbie' thinks she can rule the house
Dear Annie: I'm 19 and attending college. I room with five other girls, and the father of one of
Bids opened for JFS office
The plan is to move employees into the building by June. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Council considers buyout proposal
About 40 employees are expected to take the buyout, the finance director says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH K J 4 2 K 9 3 10 8 7 5 3 6 WEST EAST 9 7 6
Drain-cleaner bomb
Drain-cleaner bomb AUSTINTOWN -- A man who heard a loud explosion outside his home discovered the
Naomi Campbell pleads guilty to assault charge
Naomi Campbell pleads guilty to assault charge NEW YORK -- Naomi Campbell pleaded guilty to
Chimera's goal gives Columbus 5-4 OT win
The Blue Jackets snapped a 4-game losing streak. CHICAGO (AP) -- Jason Chimera scored at 2:31 of
"The Department of Defense should not be supplying sensitive military equipment to our adversaries, our enemies, terrorists."
Opinion: "The Department of Defense should not be supplying sensitive military equipment to our adversaries,
Man arrested in break-in and burglary of jewelry store
WARREN -- Police apprehended a man they said had broken into a West Market Street jewelry store. The
Rudy Giuliani's social liberalism is overstated
Opinion: By DEROY MURDOCK SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK -- Like a stack of scratched records,
For CIC, items on agenda show no progress
LISBON -- The Columbiana County Community Improvement Corp. was zero for three on Tuesday. Colfor
Ex-Girard schools chief seeks early prison release
Included with the filing were nine letters from supporters. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games
Mavericks 109, Rockets 96 DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki and Devean George each sparked crucial rallies
Reporter to be elections director
Greenburg will also be the public information officer. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Fireworks warehouse wins permit approval
The facility would be the size of four football fields. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Wednesday's results At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: 15.68
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
MEN Daemen 81, Geneva 65 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Twenty-four turnovers and a 34-26 deficit in rebounds
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARY
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARY MAVERICKS 109, ROCKETS 96 HOUSTON (96) -- Battier 2-7 1-2 5, Ju.Howard
School bus driver cited in Columbus accident
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A school bus driver was cited in an accident with a car that left a high school
Oil prices hit new low; expected to continue falling
NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil prices dropped below 52 a barrel to new 19-month lows Tuesday on a report that
Commissioner to resign as school treasurer
LISBON -- New Columbiana County Commissioner Penny Traina said Tuesday she will resign as treasurer
Man held in robbery
Man held in robbery YOUNGSTOWN -- Police charged an 18-year-old Norwood Avenue man with aggravated
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB Philadelphia84.667-- Detroit96.600 1/2 Chicago76.53811/2
TODAY
TODAY 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Australian Open. 3 p.m. (GC) Golf: PGA Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Batteries sought for primary
The board found the same batteries for considerably less money. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
"The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show" (10:30 p.m., Comedy Central): In this new eight-episode series, David "Gruber" Allen and David Koechner portray a pair of friends who share stories from their
"The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show" (10:30 p.m., Comedy Central): In this new eight-episode series,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Brookfield schools could save about 60,000 this year from negating a 3 percent
What will Russians be driving in 2010?
Opinion: By MIKHAIL KHMELYOV RIA NOVOSTI MOSCOW -- What kind of cars are Russians driving these days?
Gray helps No. 6 Pitt outmuscle Huskies
The Panthers center had 22 points and 19 rebounds in the 63-54 victory. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Federer easily advances
Svetlana Kuznetsova had little trouble dismissing Monique Adamczak. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) --
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES Washington 114, Utah 111 New York 102, Sacramento 97 Milwaukee 99, Charlotte 91
Council members to vote on joining transit system
The transit system will provide 2 rides for seniors this year. By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR
The Vindicator
The Vindicator POWER OUT: St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown was without its main
Hard luck lands sisters in shelter
The Family Living Center provides nights of shelter to 9,000 people a year, most of them children.
Meeting on timber sales
Meeting on timber sales Property owners interested in selling timber are invited to a meeting of
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2007. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, Soviet and Polish forces liberate Warsaw during World War II.
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2007. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date
STEELERS TALK
Steelers talk Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin, one of three finalists for the
Fast start keys Lakeview
The Bulldogs are 4-0 in the TAC after a 59-34 victory over Girard. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR
Boardman clobbers Blackhawk, 93-50
Fitch rallied from a halftime deficit for a win over Chaney. BOARDMAN -- Courtney Schiffauer and
The president asserts new authority to open mail
Editorial: There is a basic contradiction in the White House's explanation of President Bush's signing
ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games
Devils 1, Rangers 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Martin Brodeur stopped 26 shots for his NHL-best
Ex-wife of CEO sells her 6% stake
CHESTER, W.Va. (AP) -- The ex-wife of MTR Gaming Group Inc.'s chief executive officer has sold her 6
Vinatieri a clutch weapon for Colts
The former New England kicker hopes to give Patriots the boot out of playoffs. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
Easy hint helps unstick marshmallows
Dear Heloise: Please tell me how to keep marshmallows from sticking together. I have stored them in
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace William III and Valerie Bundy, Campbell, girl, Jan. 15.
Guardsmen feeling tension, strain of more combat duty
One member said the war could have an effect on recruitment. LOS ANGELES TIMES John Hanson, a
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Jan. 11 Marijuana: Two male juveniles from Pennsylvania were arrested on drug
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card Playoffs All Times EST Saturday, Jan. 6 Indianapolis 23, Kansas City
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press NO SHOW: Although gowns that have made a stir on the red carpet in the past will
YSU will face toughest league rivals on the road
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's women's basketball team
Dems work on GOP defection
Going too far in criticizing Bush and cutting off funds would be wrong, some say. CHRISTIAN
Signature gowns of past collected for Oscar show
The show will be a retrospective of memorable outfits from previous Academy Award galas. LOS
CORTLAND City council
Council met Tuesday night and handled these matters: Authorized the mayor to enter into a 367,515
National Business Digest
NATION Insurance companies paid out 8.8B in 2006 claims NEW YORK -- The insurance industry paid
Council to quash fire district
The mayor said he was proud of his record of annexations into the city. By D.A. WILKINSON
TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Amherst 103, Elms 69 Bates 89, St. Joseph's, Maine 80
Ali turns 65 today focused on past
His body is ravaged by Parkinson's disease and the effects of surgery. By TIM DAHLBERG
STUDY: PERIODONTAL DISEASE INCREASES RISK OF CANCER
Study: Periodontal disease increases risk of cancer A new study finds that along with smoking,
Despite youth and inexperience, Tomlin feels up to job
The Vikings assistant got his second interview with the Steelers on Tuesday. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Newton Falls defeats Brookfield for 3-1 TAC record
NEWTON FALLS -- Matt Dillon scored 14 points and pulled down nine rebounds Tuesday as the Newton
Politics could cause U.S. to lose in Iraq
Opinion: Nothing is easier than to second-guess decisions made in wartime. Anyone who has bothered to read
You could be a loser if you try to claim your winnings
Opinion: You could be a loser if you try to claim your winnings EDITOR: I recently received a letter
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Schmelia, 31, of 7437 Sugar Tree, Boardman, and Mary
Crosby and Christensen score twice for Penguins
The Islanders scored a rare 3-on-5 goal, but lost, 5-2. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby and the
Ban lifted on news Web site
The ban occurred because of message board postings, the superintendent said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
4 men set up PAC for races
The committee plans to start endorsing candidates in the May primary. By DAVID SKOLNICK
'Jackets' night set at 'Chevy'
The SteelHounds will celebrate their affiliation with the NHL team Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
TUESDAY'S RESULTS
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Kennedy Catholic 63, Wilson 52 Campbell 57,
Construction of tallest skyscraper nears two-thirds mark in Dubai
The skyscraper will be dozens of stories taller than the current record holder. DUBAI, United
Academics come first at Hiram
HIRAM -- "We are students first and athletes after that. The emphasis and focus [are] on academics,
Teachers said kids were msging during class
The ban on Vindy.com from city schools has been lifted after one week. Superintendent Joseph Jeswald said complaints...