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Fire causes $10,000 damage
AUSTINTOWN — Discarded cigarette butts started a fire in a large trash container behind 173 N.
Spreading holiday cheer in Boardman Park
BOARDMAN — It may have been a 25-degree day with a biting wind, but none of that put a damper on 8
Veterans commemorate Pearl Harbor
YOUNGSTOWN — John E. Malys was just 12 years old the day Pearl Harbor was bombed by Japanese forces,
Penguins a long way from contending in the Horizon League
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team came into this season with several new faces on the
Warren police chief announces changes
WARREN — About half the city’s detectives will become patrolmen and some officers will pull double
Trumbull planning director nears retirement
WARREN — “When I came here in 1981, there was a national recession and the county was really
Making connections at Angela’s House
YOUNGSTOWN — On the street outside the concealed door to Angela’s House in Youngstown, a girl near a
Possible prison pact concerns officials
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County officials are concerned about the prospect of a direct federal contract
CATHERINE BISSETT/ROM DRESBACH
CATHERINE BISSETT ROM DRESBACH • CINCINNATI — Ault Park on Mount Lookout was the setting on Sept.
ABBY SOUCHOCK/ANTHONY COLUCCI
ABBY SOUCHOCK ANTHONY COLUCCI • YOUNGSTOWN — Abby Lee Souchock, a daughter of Frank and Phyllis
HOLLY PEKALLA/ERIC HUMPHREY
HOLLY PEKALLA ERIC HUMPHREY • YOUNGSTOWN — Eric Matthew Humphrey and his bride, the former Holly
TIFFANY MARKOVICZ/JOSE PARRA
TIFFANY MARKOVICZ JOSE PARRA • BOARDMAN — The Nov. 1 wedding of Tiffany Lynn Markovicz, 6811
SHAYNA LUNTZ/SAMUEL LEVI
SHAYNA LUNTZ SAMUEL LEVI • LIBERTY — Temple El Emeth was the setting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 31 for the
STEPHANIE SKAGGS/THOMAS BUCK
STEPHANIE SKAGGS THOMAS BUCK • CORTLAND — Stephanie Marie Skaggs and Thomas Allan Buck were united
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
St. Joe’s at the Mall, next to Sears in Eastwood Mall in Niles, will host an AARP Driver Safety
Children’s hospital to open Monday
The new facility keeps pediatric health care and jobs in the community. BOARDMAN — Akron
Penguins are better, but still lose 79-71
Horizon League Basketball Youngstown State battled with unbeaten Butler, but just couldn’t pull
In Josh, you find God’s special people
My son, Maguire, is 8 years old. A mop of chestnut brown hair tops his head. He likes to swirl it
Boardman holds on to beat Canfield
The Spartans led 23-7 at halftime, but had to hold off the Cardinals in the second half for a 51-42
Mount Union stifles Cortland St.’s rush
The Purple Raiders rolled, limiting the Red Dragons to no yards on the ground. ALLIANCE —
Native of Africa registers charity to help Ghanaians
Poverty in Ghana is worse than any you see in the U.S., says a local woman who wants to help
Foul-prone Ursuline eases up to post 1st win
Lucia Petrus and Chase Connors led Ursuline to a 66-54 victory over East. YOUNGSTOWN — With
Festival day honors St. Nicholas
The event focuses on the saint who evolved into today’s Santa Claus. BOARDMAN — About 40
NATIVITY DISPLAY
150 sets show variety of cultures, faiths, materials One set was made from the remains of a
Activists open gay meeting center
The new center will provide meeting space for member organizations. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
SMALL SPACES
Designing with ample style and function More people are starting to downsize their homes, a
MERCER COUNTY Sentencings
These people were sentenced to prison terms or given probation last week in Mercer County Common
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4339 • Austintown AARP Chapter 4339 will meet Tuesday for an annual Christmas luncheon at 1
‘Left 4 Dead’
‘Left 4 Dead’ (Valve) for Xbox 360, PC Genre: Shooter; Rating: M Grade: B First things
Be sure your PC has the right driver
Ask anyone what a driver is and they’ll more than likely tell you it’s someone behind the wheel of a
costly CHAIR: This whalebone chair is probably American. It had mortise-and-tenon joints and
costly CHAIR: This whalebone chair is probably American. It had mortise-and-tenon joints and
Whale tales: Historic items hold much value
terry kovel \Antiques and collecting Rare, unusual, well-made, historic — all of those things add
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN A delusional Annie was finally arrested, but not before she had stabbed Erica, who
Stretch space with twofold furniture
Pieces that fold away or double as storage space maximize a tiny bedroom. If you have a tiny
The 10 best high-tech gadgets of 2008
I’ve played with dozens of cool gadgets this year, as well as with a bunch of duds. So as I
A musical gift list
These suggestions might make gift-giving a littler easier. So the holiday shopping season
Big Three give U.S. an edge in technology
Opinion: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are collectively one of the world’s primary sources for the
Pay increase for Tablack is ill-timed, unnecessary
Editorial: As Mahoning County commissioners contemplated giving Administrator George J. Tablack a pretty
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
No. 2 Florida 31, No. 1 Alabama 20: ATLANTA — Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes — including the
Wolverines rally to keep Titans winless
Grove City overcame a 14-point deficit for an overtime victory. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — For
Recession drags on, with pain spreading
The recession started in December 2007 and is expected to continue into mid-2009. WASHINGTON —
Actress Beverly Garland dies at 82 after long illness
HOLLYWOOD — Beverly Garland, whose long and varied acting career ranged from B-movie cult stardom in
PREP ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
GIRLS Canton McKinley 78, Fitch 24: AUSTINTOWN — The Bulldogs had little trouble in rolling to a
Heiress von Bulow dies at 76
Martha “Sunny” von Bulow, an heiress of misfortune who spent almost 28 years in a coma and whose
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Sandra and Paul Scott of Burghill, boy, Dec. 6. Keyanna
Having visions of seed catalogs
One company official calls them ‘dream books.’ Christmas may be children’s favorite time of
Russian ex-tycoon turns shepherd
NIZHNEVASILYEVSKOYE, Russia (AP) — The financial crisis has cost some Russian tycoons their
Candle lighting is in memory of children who live in hearts forever
Dear Annie: Albert Schweitzer once said, “Sometimes our light goes out, but it is blown again into
Best-Sellers Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Nov. 29. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Cross Country” by James Patterson (Little,
Brothers-Little engagement told, wedding May 9
• COLUMBIANA — Jessica F. Brothers and Michael V. Little, both of 103 Park Court, are announcing
saturday’s summaries
saturday’s summaries BOYS BASKETBALL YO. CHR. 77, JACKSON-MILTON 59 YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN (2-0)
‘CRUNCH!’ TIME
HOWLAND — Author Dirk Burhans will discuss his new book, “Crunch! A History of the Great American
Characters linked in ‘Love We Share’
The second novel by YSU professor Chris Barzak is set in Japan. Christopher Barzak revisits
Is $45M cost fo arena valid?
Opinion: That question has preoccupied this writer ever since the publicly owned Chevrolet Centre opened three years ago. An effort to get the U.S. Government Accountability Office to conduct a cost analysis of the downtown Youngstown sports and entertainment facility failed because neither the mayor at the time, George M. McKelvey, nor members of city council expressed interest in such a review.
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
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Pennsylvania driver charged in deaths of charity walkers
HARRISBURG (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man was charged with careless driving in the deaths of a
‘Field Guide to Cookies’ is one sweet read
Why buy another cookbook on baking cookies? What makes the “Field Guide to Cookies” stand out? The
Julie Andrews to host New Year’s Day concert
Julie Andrews to host New Year’s Day concert NEW YORK — Julie Andrews is going from “The Sound of
Quarterback Summers honored as Penguins’ MVP
Brad Samsa and Crispin Fernandez earned YSU awards. YOUNGSTOWN — Junior quarterback Brandon
Titans seek to clinch against aching Browns
With help, Tennessee also can earn a first-round playoff bye. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Linebacker
Doctors disagree over shingles shot
Q. I had shingles many years ago. So did my friend. Her doctor gave her a shingles injection so she
Build up instead of out in cramped kitchen
Height is more space-saving than width for storage in small or narrow kitchens. If you love
“The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice” (8 p.m., TNT): Just call him Indiana Jones
“The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice” (8 p.m., TNT): Just call him Indiana Jones Lite. Noah
SENIOR MENU
Mahoning county Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
‘Twilight’ author’s moment in the sun
Stephenie Meyer connected with millions through her personal Web site. Mania is almost too
Christian rock parody band coming to theater
Christian rock parody band coming to theater COLUMBIANA — ApologetiX, the Christian rock band
After 67 years: still a hero, and still remembered
Opinion: After 67 years: still a hero, and still remembered EDITOR: As teenagers growing up in the ’30s,
Togetherness rules
It’s becoming a ritual. We post a topic, and readers by the dozens send us great photos.
In struggling economy, Akron focuses on service
‘We very much believe in not making promises we can’t keep,’ the hospital’s CEO said. BOARDMAN
Body fat testing
Body fat testing SALEM — The Salem Community Center, 1098 Ellsworth Ave., is offering free body
UHS Bookfair at B&N
UHS Bookfair at B&N YOUNGSTOWN — The “Ursuline High School Bookfair at Barnes and Noble
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, 2538 Grandview Road. New
Friends committee to meet at museum
Friends committee to meet at museum YOUNGSTOWN — The Friends of The Museum of Industry & Labor
MEETING THE NEED \ To contribute
Juliana and Dan Yasnowski are taking donations to help children who live in poverty in Africa. The
Sanders Family re-creates 1941 Christmas in theater
SALEM — The Sanders Family proved to be crowd pleasers when they visited Salem Community Theatre
Go green: Industries see algae’s promise as biofuel
WASHINGTON — A 75-gallon tank of goo that in the course of a week or so changed color from lime
Boy Scouts who were robbed are back in business
NORTH COLLEGE HILL, Ohio (AP) — A group of Cincinnati-area Boy Scouts who were robbed at gunpoint
CHRISTMAS IN CHRISTMAS
Festive tourists can visit places with holiday names Some of the destinations see a big increase
Northfield Results
Northfield Results saturday 1st—Take The P (Kakaley)23.8010.804.00 Going Hollywood
AKRON CHILDREN’S BEEGHLY CAMPUS Facts and features
Akron Children’s new 32-bed pediatric hospital is located at the former Forum Health Beeghly Medical
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game San Diego 34, Oakland 7 TOday’s Games Minnesota at Detroit, 1 p.m. Cleveland
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Hockey vs. Slippery Rock, 1 p.m. Monday — Men’s basketball vs. Buffalo,
Montana judge: Man has right to assisted suicide
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge has issued a ruling saying residents of the state have the
HANDS ON Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency Inc., a United Way Agency, is now HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley,
Investigators: Children were executed in 1950 in S. Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Government investigators digging into the grim hidden history of mass
World leaders try to ban nuclear weapons
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new international group committed to eliminating nuclear weapons over the next
Vindicator editor Todd Franko spent a day at Akron Children’s Hospital for the program
Vindicator editor Todd Franko spent a day at Akron Children’s Hospital for the program “Children’s
Public invited to comment on parks plan
WARREN — The Trumbull County Metropolitan Parks District is inviting the public to comment on the
HORIZON ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
West Virginia 53, Cleveland State 43 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Da’Sean Butler scored 18 points to lead
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Physical therapy Rebecca Renee Richmond of New Springfield has earned her doctorate of
Bombs, shootings leave 6 dead in Iraq, police say
BAGHDAD (AP) — Bombers and gunmen targeted Iraqi police recruits and U.S.-allied Sunni guards in a
Nobel winner predicts HIV vaccine in 4 to 5 years
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — One of the scientists sharing the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering
Laid-off workers occupy factory
CHICAGO (AP) — Workers who got three days’ notice their factory was shutting its doors have occupied
Pakistani villagers confirm home of captured gunman
FARIDKOT, near Depalpur, Pakistan — The lone gunman captured alive by Indian police during the
B. Green rolls over Penguins
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green shot 59.6 percent and got 20 first-half points from Tracy Pontius in a
LOCAL CASUALTIES Killed in attack
Among the 44 Ohioans killed at Pearl Harbor: John McClafferty — Youngstown Melvin Root —
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Making party plans
Making party plans GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Michigan may be facing hard times, but Grand Rapids plans
INCLUDING HERS: Sister Mary-Joanna, one of the nuns at the Villa Maria community, admires the
INCLUDING HERS: Sister Mary-Joanna, one of the nuns at the Villa Maria community, admires the
local
local Curbstoners BOARDMAN — Local football officials Rob Luklan and Jim Visingardi will be the
Creatures greet Santa at Animal Rescue fundraiser
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara Area residents brought their pets to Santa at the Weston Center’s
Christmas destinations
Christmas destinations There are a number of places around the country with Christmas names that
Steelers, Cowboys to renew rivalry
Dallas is desperate for a win to remain in the NFC wild-card chase. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MAHONING VALLEY BEEGHLY CAMPUS
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL MAHONING VALLEY BEEGHLY CAMPUS 6505 Market St., Boardman. A 32-bed
Spezza’s hat trick sends Senators past Penguins
OTTAWA (AP) — Jason Spezza’s second career hat trick lifted the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory
ceremony Pearl Harbor attack
A ceremony to honor victims of the Pearl Harbor attack: When: Today at 2 p.m. Where: The log
Chaney’s Miller directs district
The high school bowling season — the last three of which have been under the OHSAA’s jurisdiction —
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games Nets 95, 76ers 84 PHILADELPHIA — Devin Harris scored 27
OPEC head predicting output cuts
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Oil markets should brace for a surprise decision on output cuts when OPEC
Obama offers 1st look at program to create jobs
WASHINGTON — On the heels of more grim unemployment news, President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday
Highway projects wish list costs $64B
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 5,000 highway projects are ready to go, state transportation officials
Counties prepare wish lists for stimulus
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (AP) — Two Northeast Ohio counties are assembling wish lists of infrastructure
MEMORIES OF PEARL HARBOR
Alfred Gaskell sits in his Howland home surrounded by memories of his military past. On the couch
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Saturday’s other men’s games
No. 3 Pittsburgh 80, Vermont 51 PITTSBURGH — Sam Young scored 28 points and Pittsburgh held
NHL ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
Bruins 4, Panthers 0 SUNRISE, Fla. — Phil Kessel scored his team-leading 16th goal and Manny
Time running out for auto deal
The developing plan is designed to keep the companies operating through March. WASHINGTON (AP) —
OU provost hired as Otterbein president
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Otterbein College has hired a top Ohio University official to be its new
DEPLOYED
DEPLOYED Unit to be in 7th Fleet area Marine Corps Cpl. Ben J. Elser, son of Diane Tenney and
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY • Fortnightly IV will have a Christmas social and gift exchange. Toni Douglass, the
National City shareholders file lawsuits over PNC sale
CLEVELAND (AP) — National City Corp. shareholders have filed about a dozen lawsuits in courts in
Red-hot Cavaliers sizzle Bobcats
LeBron James’ 25 points led Cleveland to a 94-74 victory in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
GARDEN CLUBS
mondaY • Garden Gate will have a Christmas party. Dorothy Shirilla will be the hostess and Louise
Five die in fire at apartment complex
COLUMBUS (AP) — Fire in an apartment complex killed five people early Saturday, four of them
Obama picks Shinseki as Veterans Affairs secretary
Obama picks Shinseki as Veterans Affairs secretary WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama has
OHIO ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
OHIO ROUNDUP Saturday’s games Western Carolina 89, Kent St. 84, OT KENT — Brigham Waginger
Buckeyes extend upset streak
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Evan Turner scored a career-high 28 points Saturday and Ohio State spoiled Luke
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
hSite sells products and supports women
hSite sells products and supports women It’s good to be original, especially when it comes to your
Family and friends help Bauns mark 70th anniversary
• PETERSBURG — Mr. and Mrs. David Baun, of Garfield Road, Petersburg, were honored recently by
Top 10
Top 10 Best domestic airlines From Travel+Leisure magazine’s 2008 reader poll (last year’s rank
Big Apple offers vast shopping
New York City is home to several Christmas markets and all price ranges. NEW YORK (AP) — Some 11
February wedding for Lisa Dinger and Joseph Sturm
• POLAND — Announced by Gary and Teresa Dinger, 3085 Algonquin Drive, is the engagement of their
Houlettes mark 60th in S.C. with family and friends
• HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. William D. Houlette were joined by 19 of their family members as they
Urban League chief to be Jabali speaker at YSU event
The speaker is a Liberty school board member who grew up in Youngstown and is a Rayen School grad.
Books aid in online ordering
Many gardeners will choose what they want in catalogs and then visit Web sites. Seed catalogs
Ski resorts in West becoming more environmentally friendly
DENVER (AP) — A group that grades the environmental friendliness of ski areas in the West says 53 of
Double standard in D.C.
Editorial: Double standard in D.C. It’s become clear why the Bush administration was so opposed to tapping
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY • L. B. Circle, Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, will meet at noon at Rusty’s Southside
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