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Auto bailout scrubbed
WASHINGTON — A $14 billion emergency bailout for U.S. automakers collapsed in the Senate Thursday night.
Senate's auto vote could come tonight if final dispute resolved
It wasn’t immediately clear what was standing in the way of a final agreement.
Mahoning commissioners likely to adopt temporary budget to start ’09
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the uncertainty concerning the number of revenue-producing federal prisoners
Warren detective gets tough on owners of condemned homes
WARREN — “These are all condemned. I just haven’t gotten to them yet,” said Detective Patrick
State Police in Mercer looking for woman armed robber
JAMESTOWN, Pa. — State police in Mercer are looking for a woman who robbed Shawkey’s Market on
Former Union Township official accepts plea deal
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Former Union Township secretary-treasurer Sally Byler will resolve charges she
Boardman has a new planning and zoning director
BOARDMAN — The township named a municipal planner from Franklin, Pa. as its new planning and zoning
Boardman buys American
BOARDMAN — The latest additions to the township’s police fleet come from four township car
Electoral College should make sure its voting for citizens, lawmaker says
COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker is urging Electoral College members to confirm the president-elect’s
Fire truck will transport former chief’s casket
YOUNGSTOWN — Rocco “Rocky” Russo’s casket will be carried on the Youngstown Fire Department’s 1952
Mahoning County sheriff not soliciting donations for needy family
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department is not soliciting donations to help a needy
Local communities file court challenge to Trumbull 911 plan
WARREN — The months-long dispute over how 911 calls across Trumbull County will be handled in the
Only current firefighters can apply to be Springfield chief
NEW SPRINGFIELD – Only members of the Springfield Township fire department can apply to be the new
Ohioans want no new taxes, poll reports
COLUMBUS — Read their lips: No new taxes. That was one of the messages from respondents to a new
Meeting scheduled for people interested in joining search and rescue group
YOUNGSTOWN — An informational meeting for those interested in training for the U.S. SARR Corps, a
Senate to debate auto bailout
WASHINGTON — A $14 billion rescue package for the nation’s imperiled auto industry sped to approval
Hoover trips Canfield with last-second shot
Allison Peare beat the Cardinals in the final seconds, 48-45. CANFIELD — North Canton Hoover’s
George Burich Recognition Night slated Dec. 19 at East
The Campbell native, who died Nov. 3, coached at four city high schools. YOUNGSTOWN — The
League treasurer pleads innocent
Board members became concerned when Gary Short failed to provide financial reports.
Goalie Tibbett denies Phantoms’ opponents
While guarding the net, Tibbett achieved a perfect 8-0-0 record in November. YOUNGSTOWN —
Residents of Forbes-dubbed fast-dying town defend area
Austintown trustees realize that job losses have had an impact on the township. AUSTINTOWN —
6 teachers become nationally certified
Ohio has nearly six times as many certified teachers as neighboring Pennsylvania. YOUNGSTOWN —
Peterson keys Fitch wrestlers
Jake Peterson was one of five Fitch wrestlers to go 2-0 in team wins over Beaver Local and Canfield.
NEOUCOM president gives back month’s salary
The president/dean said a report on the state’s economy prompted her to give back. ROOTSTOWN —
Volunteers wrap with holiday cheer
Area volunteers put their packaging talents to good use as they wrapped gifts for the elderly.
Hostile rivalry continues Sunday
Mutual hate would best describe the Steelers and Ravens series. Not once but twice Tuesday
Chief solicits input on police candidates
Such information could be used to alert the department to a potential problem. BOARDMAN — The
Board commits to hiring of development director
HOWLAND — Amid an agenda of year-end bookkeeping by trustees was a commitment to hiring a two-county
Tebow seeking second Heisman
The Florida quarterback has competition from Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy. NEW YORK (AP) — Tim
Keep receipt with driver’s license
Ohio driver’s licenses have a different look. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio drivers renewing their
JUSTIFYING EMINENT DOMAIN
Magistrate to decide fate of city machine shop A YSU trustee says extending Hazel Street is
• John and Marie (Bairamis) Belak, of 4035 Redroyal Ave, Gahanna, announce the birth of a
• John and Marie (Bairamis) Belak, of 4035 Redroyal Ave, Gahanna, announce the birth of a daughter,
Cleveland sticks out for rapper Matisyahu
His long-awaited new CD, 'Light,' will be released in March. Hasidic reggae performer
if you go
if you go What: Jagermeister Music Tour with Hinder, Trapt and Rev Theory When: 7 p.m. Dec. 18
‘NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS’
‘NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS’ Grade: C Director: Alfredo De Villa Running time: 98 minutes
Thursdays Best Bets on TV
“Planet in Peril: Battlelines” (9 p.m., CNN): CNN wants to save the planet. Correspondents Anderson
KIMBERLY RAGER/RONALD ANZEVINO
KIMBERLY RAGER RONALD ANZEVINO • BOARDMAN — The marriage of Kimberly Rager and Ronald Anzevino,
She finds husband’s aggressive behavior to be very depressing
Dear Annie: During the 30 years I have been married to “Wayne,” he has cheated on me several times.
ALLISON PROCHAK/ROBERT HORNER JR.
ALLISON PROCHAK ROBERT HORNER JR. • YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Jim Barton officiated at the 3 p.m.
BCS championship hype building fast in Florida
The game is still four weeks away, but the excitement is building already. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) —
Shinseki has work cut out for him at VA
Opinion: ACTION MEMO TO: President-elect Barack Obama & Veterans Affairs Secretary-designate General Eric
‘THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL’
‘THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL’ Grade: C Director: Scott Derrickson Running time: 1 hour 44
Hinder on Jagermeister tour: Are you ready for another shot?
The party band explores some of its influences on a new record. Rock act Hinder headlining
Ford won’t take bailout money
Ford is confident it can get through the recession without government loans. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP)
Man hospitalized after knife-and-sword fight
Man hospitalized after knife-and-sword fight YOUNGSTOWN — Two men who had been in a knife-and-
Zero interest
Zero interest Scripps Howard: In a year of bizarre economic events, here’s one of the strangest:
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland: Dec. 4 Theft/criminal damaging:
Credit union, GM offer discounts to boost sales
NEW YORK — A consortium of credit unions in four Midwestern states is pledging $10 billion in loans
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Dunn, 43, of 2295 Heritage Trail, Poland, and
Hiram shatters Grove City streak
Nick Russo, Chris Roberts and Ian Pfouts led the Terriers to their fourth win. GROVE CITY,
PUCO approves Trumbull 911 plan
The Newton Falls mayor says county officials have blocked a 911 meeting he hoped to organize.
Will drinking coffee keep diabetes at bay?
Q. My father and uncle both have diabetes. I would like to reduce my risk of developing this
EMINENT DOMAIN What is it?
Eminent domain refers to the power possessed by the state over all property within the state,
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Victorian Holiday stroll features several stops
WARREN — Victorian Holiday, the annual stroll along the Millionaires Row section of Mahoning Avenue
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
Congress takes aim at BCS system
It plans to introduce legislation to adopt a playoff system. WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking aim at a
Former employees are surprised by gift cards
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — A company reopening the former Archway cookie plant stunned displaced employees
Goalie with gain
Goalie with gain kBehind the outstanding play of goalie Jordan Tibbett, the Mahoning Valley
Latino family freshens ‘Nothing Like Holidays’
A solid cast infuses the unoriginal premise with sincerity. You’ve seen it before, when it was
“I’ve got this thing and it’s (expletive) golden, and I’m just not giving it
“I’ve got this thing and it’s (expletive) golden, and I’m just not giving it up for (expletive)
Auto plan brings more government control
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was hard enough to get policymakers to finally utter the word recession. The
NHL ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
Capitals 3, Bruins 1 WASHINGTON — Capitals goalie Brent Johnson shut down the Eastern Conference’s
REGION
REGION Lifetime achievement YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Advertising and Marketing Association has
Creighton puts end to Flyers’ win skein
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Booker Woodfox scored 21 points to lead hot-shooting Creighton past previously
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Penn State women beat Army for eighth victory
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jamelle Cornley scored 15 points and Penn State overcame a sluggish start to
Acts and alcohol
Acts and alcohol kRock act Hinder headlining the Jagermeister Music Tour is tantamount to peanut
Yankees have CC Sabathia all but signed to 7-year deal
The former Indians pitcher has reportedly been offered a $161 million contract. LAS VEGAS (AP) —
Today is Thursday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2008. There are 20 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2008. There are 20 days left in the year. On this date
Ill. governor ignores Obama’s call to resign
CHICAGO (AP) — His career in shreds, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich clung defiantly to power
6 Afghan police killed, 13 hurt in mistaken U.S. strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Special Forces killed six Afghan police and wounded 13 Wednesday in a
Toni Braxton has benign tumor removed
Toni Braxton has benign tumor removed LOS ANGELES — Toni Braxton had a good reason for not dancing
Generic drug prices fall
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Finally, a little good health care news for consumers: U.S. prices for generic
Britain to pull troops by June
BAGHDAD (AP) — Britain announced Wednesday it will withdraw all but a handful of its 4,000 soldiers
Man’s televised suicide condemned in Britain
LONDON (AP) — The scene is difficult to watch, even for viewers inured to the subject of dying by a
LOCAL
LOCAL Raiders host food drive NORTH LIMA — South Range student-athletes are hosting a food drive
NBA All-Star Saturday night set live in 3D on 80 digital theaters
NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star Saturday night is heading to the big screen. The event will be shown live
prospective police officers | Boardman
Police Chief Patrick Berarducci is asking for the public’s input on 21 candidates eligible to be new
NFL ROUNDUp News and notes
Jets: Wide receiver Brad Smith didn’t practice while he recovers from a vicious hit that sidelined
Injured vets await disability appeal process
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — There was nothing dramatic about how Spc. Cristapher Zuetlau’s career in the
IOC expected to hold off on TV rights bids
With the current economic climate, the committee may wait until October. LAUSANNE, Switzerland
Officials: Obama chooses 4 for posts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama intends to round out his environmental and natural
If there is to be a filibuster, make it a real filibuster
Editorial: If there is to be a filibuster, make it a real filibuster While many U.S. senators are uneasy
Kids with obesity-linked gene pick rich foods
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists may have figured out one reason some people reach for the french fries
Blagojevich is the clown, but joke’s on voters
Opinion: Now that Gov. Dead Meat has been arrested at his home and charged with selling Illinois by the pound
Guilty plea delivers 11 years for fatal bar-fight shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty to a deadly July 19 shooting outside a Poland Avenue bar has
top teachers
top teachers National certification The six area school teachers earning national certification
Arsonist draws 10-year sentence for 15 fires, one assault charge
An aggravated-arson count was dropped in a plea deal. YOUNGSTOWN — A serial arsonist has been
Construction set for senior housing
The new building will cost around $6.5 million. WARREN — Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority
Criticism of Dr. Webb raises a number of questions
Opinion: Criticism of Dr. Webb raises a number of questions EDITOR: This letter is in response to the
Gates brings his world view to Defense
Opinion: WASHINGTON — With President U.S. Grant’s long, narrow desk behind him, he works at Gen. John
3 apply for seat on board of education
The board expects to make the appointment next week. NILES — Three candidates have applied to
HINDER IS, from left, Cody Hanson, Mike Rodden, Joe “Blower” Garvey, Austin Winkler and
HINDER IS, from left, Cody Hanson, Mike Rodden, Joe “Blower” Garvey, Austin Winkler and Mark King.
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games Washington 107, Detroit 94 Cleveland 114, Toronto 94 Utah 99, Minnesota 96
Ohio’s chief favored in poll
Of those polled, 46 percent said they would re-elect Ted Strickland. COLUMBUS — Although Gov.
Ex-Titan Reese is interested in becoming Browns’ GM
The NFL analyst for ESPN stepped down as Tennessee Titans’ GM in January, 2007. While recent
ORIGINAL VS. REMAKE \ The differences
A remake of the 1951 film “The Day the Earth Stood Still” opens Friday, with Keanu Reeves as the
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.” Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater,
Valley native’s Web page tracks Miss World voting
An Internet company created by a Liberty native is powering the online vote for the 2008 Miss World
WHAT'S UP? BUTTON UP
Special to The Vindicator WHAT’S UP? BUTTON UP! Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc., WYTV Channel 33
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s games
MEN No. 5 Oklahoma 78, Maine 52 NORMAN, Okla. — Blake Griffin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to
SOCIETY DIGEST
Trash and Treasure Sale to benefit children’s choir AUSTINTOWN — A Way With Words Foundation is
For Debby Boone, holiday tour is a family tradition
The ‘You Light Up My Life’ singer has an impressive body of work. Defined by her 1977 smash
Screen actors will vote to authorize strike in Jan.
Internet productions and benefits have snagged negotiations. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Screen Actors
Rock show to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank
Rock show to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank YOUNGSTOWN — Local musicians are teaming up to help
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield Township trustees, special meeting executive session, 2 p.m., township
Art looted by Nazis returned
BERLIN (AP) — Two paintings that the Nazis forced a Jewish art dealer to sell off in the 1930s have
Protein plays role in fighting cancer
Scientists are trying to develop drugs to repair or restore the protein in mice. WASHINGTON —
AP Poll: Shoppers cut back for holidays
WASHINGTON (AP) — If it makes you feel any better, you’re not the only one keeping tight reins on
Message overwhelms ‘Day Earth Stood Still’
This remake of the 1951 film would have been better if the emotions were emphasized. Keanu
‘Earl’ co-star Pressly finds joy in being Joy
NEW YORK — Jaime Pressly takes nothing for granted except her own tenacity. She leaves nothing to
Britney’s new CD goes straight to top
NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears’ latest CD, “Circus,” has landed her back at a familiar position —
Sounding off \ About Austintown
Here’s some of what’s being said about a Forbes report declaring Austintown Township the fifth-
Population trends Here are population statistics for Austintown Township and five of its surrounding communities going back 30 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Austintown Township 1980: 37,664 1990: 36,740 2000: 38,001 Boardman Township 1980: 41,758
About 1 in 9 U.S. kids, teens use alternative medicine
ATLANTA (AP) — Just like their parents, kids are taking herbal supplements from fish oil to ginseng,
Some top-selling drugs that have recently lost or soon will lose patent protection and face generic
Some top-selling drugs that have recently lost or soon will lose patent protection and face generic
It’s the second Thursday of the month, and that means Polish Happy Hour. This time it’s
It’s the second Thursday of the month, and that means Polish Happy Hour. This time it’s at the
AmericanChurch to relocate
BOARDMAN — AmericanChurch Inc., a manufacturer of church-offering envelopes and stationery, has
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ariel Hardy and Robert Magada, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 9.
Passed-out woman drives over 70-foot hill
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A city woman who drove over a 70-foot embankment in the city’s North Hill area
Procedure changes to get temporary driving permit
New measures are designed to reduce paperwork and increase efficiency. COLUMBUS — Beginning
Federal deficit totals $164.4B in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government registered a record budget deficit for the month of
Jail to acquire new camera system
Officials want to take advantage of new technology. LISBON — Nothing says it’s time for a
Clemmensen come through in stretch as Devils beat Pens
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Scott Clemmensen, a minor leaguer for most of his career, wondered if his NHL
Cavaliers sail to 10th straight win, 101-93, eye franchise record
Cleveland is one victory shy of tying the franchise record of 11 straight wins. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
LESLIE OSMAN/RICHARD BECKER JR.
LESLIE OSMAN RICHARD BECKER JR. • YOUNGSTOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged by Leslie Osman and
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