43
Vindy.com for December 4, 2008
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos » Podcasts
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published December 4, 2008
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Lyndsey Hughes will direct special events downtown
YOUNGSTOWN —City council selected the former Ohio Democratic Party’s Mahoning Valley regional
Sen. Sherrod Brown optimistic automaker loans will pass
An Ohio senator who was part of Thursday’s deliberations said passage of the automaker loans next
Indictments come in Clinton Street murder
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted two men on murder, aggravated robbery and
Brookfield school board appeals SERB ruling to Trumbull court
WARREN — The Brookfield school board has appealed a November ruling from the State Employment
Youngstown OKs $2 million loan for student housing
YOUNGSTOWN — City council gave the go-ahead to a $2 million loan today for a student housing complex
Four face federal charges for November bank robbery in Lordstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Four Trumbull County people have been charged in the Nov. 19 crime spree that started
Man in fair condition after being hit by car
AUSTINTOWN — One man was taken to the hospital after he rode his bicycle into the path of a car.
Plea deal would bring 4 months in jail for animal cruelty
YOUNGSTOWN — A plea agreement recommends four months in jail for the man who operated High Caliber
New space for Mahoning County area courts?
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have voted to advertise for bids for the lease or
YSU puts administrator on leave, examines ACE contract
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees announced at a special meeting today
Tolls rising on Pa. Turnpike beginning in January
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are reminding motorists that tolls will rise
OSHP security for two Ohio officials tops $70,000
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says it has spent $73,673 on around-the-clock security
Hubbard Christmas parade set for Saturday is canceled
HUBBARD — The Christmas parade set for 6 p.m. Saturday in the city has been canceled and will not be
Free gun locks available at New Middletown Police Department
NEW MIDDLETOWN — The New Middletown Police Department is offering free gun locks to adults as a way
Have your pet's picture with Santa taken Saturday
AUSTINTOWN — Have your pet’s photo taken with Santa from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Complete
State Theatre demo closes downtown street next week
YOUNGSTOWN — Boardman Street between Hazel Street and Vindicator Square will be closed from Monday
West Side fire started by pot left unattended on the stove
YOUNGSTOWN — A pot left unattended on the stove at 419 Glacierview Drive on the West Side started a
County must cut price
Commissioners are scrambling to comply with the state’s Act 3 Right to Know law, which goes into effect next year.
McDonald alums plan second stadium forum
The school board has to act to place an issue on the May 2009 ballot for the complex.
Liberty gives chase late, but can’t catch Tigers
Howland took a 20-point lead in the first half but the Leopards made it interesting in the second.
Crime-fighting technology spots trouble
The system that detects real-time gunfire could be in place by summer. YOUNGSTOWN — Picture
Scrappers unveil first changes in team logos
Scrappy, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ mascot, now will look more like a dog than a human in the
UAW agrees to cutbacks, eyes more
Concessions are distasteful but necessary, a Lordstown labor leader says. The United Auto
Penguins collapse for biting OT defeat
YSU couldn’t hold onto a five-point lead over St. Francis in the final minute. YOUNGSTOWN —
Retroactive pay adds up to $16,000 check for Tablack
‘We’re just bringing him up to where he should have been,’ a commissioner says of the
Red-hot Cavs have all of the answers at the ‘Q’
Cleveland crushed the Knicks to start 10-0 at home for the first time in team history. CLEVELAND
Records shed light on 2 state hopefuls
One finalist was reprimanded by the state Supreme Court and another has two DUI convictions.
Trumbull opens new safe house for abused
The Children’s Center will help integrate abused children back into families and society.
Despite some objections, Warren OKs ’09 budget
The budget was passed with one amendment to its original form. WARREN — The city has its 2009
Rangers persist for 3-2 victory
New York tied the game in regulation and then outlasted Pittsburgh in a shootout. NEW YORK (AP) —
Rep. Wilson expects Big 3 aid approval
The House Financial Services Committee will discuss the automakers’ proposals Friday.
Pupils reflect on reason for Advent
Fifth-graders at St. Paul School discuss the meaning behind the Christian season of Advent.
Mother draws 5 years for delaying treatment of son
‘Nothing short of the maximum sentence is appropriate,’ a judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-
Alternative holdings sour for endowments, pensions
NEW YORK (AP) — College endowments and state pension funds plowed billions of dollars into hedge
Poor economy keeping some couples together
Running into your ex is almost always awkward and stressful. David Snyder and Nancy Partridge deal
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Henry L. Moody, 58, of 312 E. Judson, Youngstown, and Jessica
• Mr. and Mrs. Richard Faire (Dana Mangie), of Columbus, announce the birth of their third
• Mr. and Mrs. Richard Faire (Dana Mangie), of Columbus, announce the birth of their third child, a
Cleveland Clinic discloses doctors’ business ties
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Clinic has started publicizing the business ties its 1,800 doctors
Justices object to actions in tobacco case
WASHINGTON — Tobacco giant Philip Morris USA might be partially freed from a $145 million punitive
Study finds chemicals in popular kids toys
The Ecology Center asks parents to demand nontoxic alternatives. MINNEAPOLIS — Holiday toy
Weis gets reprieve to stay with Irish
He will return as coach despite another disappointing season. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Charlie
Possible Obama choice is linked to clemency uproar
WASHINGTON (AP) — The California congressman in discussions with President-elect Barack Obama to
Potential cited for nuclear attack
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama will likely confront a biological or nuclear attack at
Fa la la la la ...
Fa la la la la ... kIt’s that time again. The time for endless reshowings of classic holiday fare
Possible GM bankruptcy has officials, suppliers on edge
One business owner likened the situation to an economic Katrina. Auto suppliers already are
Seniors propel Grove City win
The Wolverines needed overtime to defeat Geneva. GROVE CITY, Pa. — After 40 minutes of
Police discover 2 bombs
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Police searching a mound of baggage abandoned amid the carnage of the attack on
Grove City women earn first win of year, 68-58
GROVE CITY, Pa. —The Grove City College women’s basketball team is no longer winless. After
Ursuline’s football champs bring honor to team, Valley
Editorial: Ursuline’s football champs bring honor to team, Valley Talent, teamwork, tenacity and tradition
Artist's admiration of Indians of the East shows in his work
Robert Griffing will be on hand at the Butler museum's annual art sale this weekend. As a
NFL tonight
OAKLAND (3-9) at SAN DIEGO (4-8) Game time: 8:15 p.m. Opening line: Chargers by 101‚Ñ2. Record
Texas blasted over mental care
DENTON, Texas (AP) — For more than a century, thousands of Americans with mental disabilities were
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT This is the correct mailing address for LCpl. Luke A. Johnson, a resident of
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “A Doll’s House.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions will begin
Bush’s mess left to others to clean up
Opinion: In this season of thanks and accounting, the mind boggles at the dizzying, down-spiral of our
Into the groove at Winterfest
The eighth annual event took place at the Mahoning Country Club. GIRARD — Matia Wright walked
McDonald alumni asked to raise funds for complex
A ‘class challenge’ is asking each graduating class to raise $12,000. McDONALD — The McDonald
U.S. releases first part of drug aid for Mexico
U.S. releases first part of drug aid for Mexico MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government finally released
Arson on North Side
Arson on North Side YOUNGSTOWN — A deliberately set fire at 1514 Kensington Ave. at 3 a.m.
911-call consolidation plan worries Niles police chief
Simeone is concerned the city won’t be reimbursed for spending on 911 upgrades. NILES — Police
NATION
NATION Thanksgiving week saw rise in mortgage activity WASHINGTON — Mortgage application volume
Area roundup \ Wednesday’s other games
MEN Thomas More 75, Bethany 61 CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. — Dakota Matz led the Bison by setting a new
Mumbai attackers want victory, not compromise
Opinion: The attack in India was not the test of Barack Obama’s mettle that Joseph Biden has predicted. But
READY, AIM: Lt. Robin Lees, commander of Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force, fires downrange
READY, AIM: Lt. Robin Lees, commander of Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force, fires downrange
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL Canfield 56, Struthers 53 CANFIELD (1-1) — Jillian
High school preview \ District boys basketball
YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN Coach: Dolph Carroll, second season 2007-08 record: 15-7 Projected starters:
Award winners
Award winners Junior quarterback Brandon Summers and redshirt freshman tailback Kamryn Keys gave
society
society There she is ... from Champion kNatasha A. Vivoda, left, of Champion will represent Ohio
Labor-green rift fogs chances for auto aid
Labor leaders are at odds with environmentalists over how to fund automakers. WASHINGTON (AP) —
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA K J 4 uA 5 vQ 8 6 4 wA 4 2 WEST EAST x7
‘CADILLAC RECORDS’
‘CADILLAC RECORDS’ Grade: C Director: Darnell Martin Running time: 1 hour 49 minutes Rating:
YRC, union tentatively agree on wage cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Teamsters leaders voted unanimously Wednesday for union workers at trucking company
Anemia patient donates $250K to doctor’s brain-tumor-research fund
With the gift, the Tommy Detesco Fund has raised about $400,000 in six months. YOUNGSTOWN —
‘NOBEL SON’
‘NOBEL SON’ Grade: C Director: Randall Miller Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes Rating: R for
Comedian-hypnotist, Chinese auction at the Wedge
AUSTINTOWN — Comedian/hypnotist Joe DeVito will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Wedge, 1743
Stocks finish higher despite economic data
Stocks have finished higher in seven of the past eight sessions. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street
Muslims are India’s new ‘untouchables’
Opinion: The news of the attacks in Mumbai eerily took me back to a quiet morning two years ago when I sat in
Moviegoers will want revenge for wasting time on ‘Punisher’SFlb
The second film adapted from the comic book is worse than the first. With “Punisher: War
FRAME OF MIND
Man beats obstacles, bowls 300 game It was a dream realized for the 36-year-old Youngstowner.
Ford F-150 production to rise in Mich. and Mo.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. plans to ramp up production of its F-150 pickup trucks at its
‘Cadillac Records’ comes close enough for rock ’n’ roll
The cluttered script is a drawback. Brilliantly cast and ambitious to beat the band, “Cadillac
“The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008” (10:01 p.m., ABC): We can’t close out the
“The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2008” (10:01 p.m., ABC): We can’t close out the year until
‘THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS’
‘THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS’ Grade: A Director: Mark Herman Running time: 1 hour 33
‘PUNISHER: WAR ZONE’
‘PUNISHER: WAR ZONE’ Grade: F Director: Lexi Alexander Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
‘Boy in Striped Pajamas’ views Holocaust through fresh eyes
The excellent film has the viewpoint of an 8-year-old German boy. Moviegoers can be forgiven
David Gregory to helm ‘Meet the Press’
NEW YORK — NBC executives have settled on David Gregory to succeed Tim Russert on the Sunday morning
Stars barely salvage ‘Nobel Son’ script
“Nobel Son” stars the great Alan Rickman, over-the-top and deliciously insufferable as a college
Westminster planetarium hosts holiday program
Westminster planetarium hosts holiday program NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — “Season of Light” will be
Local jazz performer brings ‘Christmas’ to Columbiana
Jim Couchenour is known for his work in the jazz world, having released two solo albums while also
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Surplus food
Surplus food Mahoning United Methodist Church, 2214 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, distribution of
jFiddle-playing Americana artist Carrie Rodriguez returns to one of her favorite rooms — the
jFiddle-playing Americana artist Carrie Rodriguez returns to one of her favorite rooms — the Kent
African sex herb has side effects, reader warns
Q. In a recent column, you mentioned that yohimbe might be useful in treating impotence. Speaking
Woman sues Tyler Perry for copyright infringement
Woman sues Tyler Perry for copyright infringement MARSHALL, Texas — Tyler Perry went to court to
“I have said that Pakistan needs to act with resolve and urgency, and cooperate fully and
“I have said that Pakistan needs to act with resolve and urgency, and cooperate fully and
if you go
if you go What: “Finding Columbiana’s Christmas” When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m.
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2008. There are 27 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2008. There are 27 days left in the year. On this date
Verna’s instant replay recalled in new book
CBS used instant replay for the first time on Dec. 7, 1963, in the Army-Navy game. PHILADELPHIA
Bingo to benefit residents
Bingo to benefit residents GUILFORD LAKE — A special bingo night has been scheduled at Guilford
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kupnext: Meet the veteran actress who plays Ms. Darbus in the “High School
U.S. official: Attacks in Iraq drop
BAGHDAD (AP) — Attacks fell in November to their lowest monthly level since the Iraq war began in
Brilliant economists aren’t man’s best friend
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Three days after the president-elect announced in a radio address that he had directed
nba roundup Wednesday’s other games
Trail Blazers 98, Wizards 92 WASHINGTON — Brandon Roy took over down the stretch Wednesday night,
Canfield police take over network
Boardman could no longer afford to host the police computer network. BOARDMAN — Police agencies
It’s that time again. The time for endless reshowings of classic holiday fare on the
It’s that time again. The time for endless reshowings of classic holiday fare on the television.
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
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees board, 7 p.m., administration building. XAGENDA runs
Theological conservatives form rival group to Episcopal Church
NEW YORK (AP) — Theological conservatives upset by liberal views of U.S. Episcopalians and Canadian
Top 25 roundup Wednesday’s games
MEN No. 3 Pittsburgh 78, Duquesne 51 PITTSBURGH — Sam Young scored 23 points and DeJuan Blair
Obama delivers diversity; more sought
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama, soon to be the first black U.S. president, is on the road to making
Cruise passengers describe assault on ship by pirates
MUSCAT, Oman (AP) — Ordered to get inside and stay down, Oregon tourist Clyde Thornburg heard the
Steelers’ running not up to snuff
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was a bit annoyed when asked about a slow-go
TOP CATEGORIES
TOP CATEGORIES Grammy nominations Here are nominees announced Wednesday in top categories for
Although job on block, Browns’ Savage planning for 2009
Phil Savage is hoping to finish the four years he has remaining on his contract as general manager.
LeBron: Questions are no distraction
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James isn’t bothered by the unending onslaught of questions about his free-
Palin disclosure lists free trips in 2007
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Sarah Palin has added to her financial disclosure forms two free trips
A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty, Girard and Hubbard: GIRARD Nov. 29 Theft:
Akron rallies to 63-59 victory against Niagara
LEWISTON, N.Y. — Freshman Anthony Hitchens scored a career-high 15 points, 12 in the second half, as
Public-record copies to drop to 25 cents
MERCER, Pa. — The price of making most copies in Mercer County offices will drop to 25 cents in
nhl roundup Wednesday’s other games
Senators 5, Thrashers 1 OTTAWA — Dany Heatley had a goal and two assists and the Ottawa Senators
Power plants vs. Fish
Power plants vs. Fish Washington Post: Fish, power plants and the meaning of “best” took center
Spread the wealth around
Opinion: Spread the wealth around EDITOR: Before adjourning for the elections, Congress passed
No. 2 Tar Heels shut down No. 18 Buckeyes in 72-63 win
Jessica Breland led North Carolina with 29 points in the Big Ten/ACC challenge. COLUMBUS (AP) — In
McDONALD COUNCIL Agenda
Village officials handled these matters during their meeting Wednesday: Received an update
Lil Wayne up for 8 Grammys
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Wayne — the most prolific, ubiquitous and successful performer on today’s
Girls basketball \ Wednesday’s other games
Canfield 56, Struthers 53 STRUTHERS — Kalie Luklan scored 25 points to lead Canfield, which pulled
HALLIE NEVEU/NICHOLAS DEWALT
HALLIE NEVEU NICHOLAS DEWALT • YOUNGSTOWN — Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, was the honeymoon destination
NICOLE FRIDLEY/BRANDON DUTTON
NICOLE FRIDLEY BRANDON DUTTON • YOUNGSTOWN — Nicole A. Fridley and Brandon M. Dutton, both of
NICOLE DELUCIA/MATTHEW MONUS
NICOLE DELUCIA MATTHEW MONUS • YOUNGSTOWN — The marriage of Nicole DeLucia and Matthew Monus was
VALERIE D’ERAMO/PAUL PALUMBO
VALERIE D’ERAMO PAUL PALUMBO • STRUTHERS — Italy was the honeymoon destination of Paul David
REBECCA LAPAZE/TIMOTHY EYLER
REBECCA LAPAZE TIMOTHY EYLER • YOUNGSTOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged at 4 p.m. Sept. 20 as
Judge acquits city woman in child endangering case
‘Who knows how it happened?’ the judge said. YOUNGSTOWN — A 23-year-old Oregon Avenue woman has
YSU’s Summers, Keys get sweep of league awards
YOUNGSTOWN — Junior quarterback Brandon Summers and redshirt freshman tailback Kamryn Keys gave the
Cell-phone cure: Just what doctor ordered
Dear Heloise: After reading your column in The Orange County (Calif.) Register about phone and cell-
She’s surprised to find she is the ‘other woman’
Dear Annie: I am a 40ish divorced woman. Several months ago I met “Daniel” and fell head over heels.
Photos
Videos
