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Newton Townships chooses Trumbull sheriff to provide police protection
NEWTON FALLS — Newton Township trustees have selected the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department as
Man awaiting trial for murder is indicted on weapons charge
LISBON — Jack C. Amato Jr., who is awaiting trial for the shooting death of his wife in 2007, has
Feds indict three in credit union heist
CLEVELAND — A federal grand jury has indicted a woman and two men in connection with an attempted
Democratic caucus selects Atty. Schiavoni to Ohio Senate
The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus chose Joe Schiavoni, a 29-year-old attorney who’s practiced law
Delphi Packard idles 99 workers due to declining orders
WARREN — Delphi Packard Electric is laying off 99 area workers indefinitely because of declining
Boil-water advisory issued for parts of the city of Columbiana
COLUMBIANA — The city has issued a boil advisory for water customers on South Main Street from the
State accuses Dann and campaign staffers of violating law
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Secretary of State has filed a complaint against ex-Attorney General Marc
Purchase options would aid V&M Star expansion
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control signed purchase option deals today with three companies to
Trumbull planning commission to acquire more park land
WARREN — The Trumbull County Planning Commission is expecting approval from the Ohio Public Works
Romanian choir performs Saturday at North Side church
YOUNGSTOWN — Choir Cedonia, a professional chamber choir from Sibiu, Romania, will perform in a free
Warren school board approves pay raise for superintendent
WARREN — The Warren school board has approved a 2 percent pay raise for Superintendent Dr. Kathryn
Gas station employee robbed in Warren
WARREN — An employee of a West Market Street gas station was ordered to get into a car and robbed at
West Middlesex man dies in vehicle-pedestrian accident in Vienna
VIENNA — A 47-year-old West Middlesex, Pa., man was killed at about 1:07 a.m. today while walking on
Liberty residents warming up to hauling/recycling program, trustee says
LIBERTY — It has been a little more than two months since the township embarked on a new trash
Suspected marijuana plants found at Struthers house fire
STRUTHERS — Between 300 and 400 suspected marijuana plants were found by Struthers firefighters when
Are you frustrated wrapping those gifts? Head to East Palestine
EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine Rotary Club is sponsoring gift wrapping for all of your holiday
Fire causes $15K damage to vacant South Side home
YOUNGSTOWN — The fire department is investigating the cause of a fire early today that did an
Vacuum machine to pick up leaves in Leetonia on Friday
LEETONIA — The village will make its final leaf pickup with the vacuum machine Friday, weather
Defensive fix for Irish
Ursuline’s second-half rally stopped Mooney Some defensive adjustments at halftime led the Irish
Cruze stays on track despite delay at engine plant
Plans to produce the Chevrolet Cruze from Lordstown are continuing on schedule even though General
Trottier enjoys NHL connection
The father and two uncles of the Phantoms’ leading scorer all played in the NHL. YOUNGSTOWN —
Lordstown plans to freeze wages of of village workers
LORDSTOWN — Village council is moving forward with a wage freeze for all but one village employee
Nurses’ union aims to negotiate its contract with Forum Health
The union says ‘poor collaboration between present corporate management’ is one of its reasons
Mount’s Kehres respects ’Hawks
The Purple Raiders coach said he voted Wisconsin-Whitewater No. 1 all year. WHITEWATER, Wis. —
Trustees at YSU question contracts
Details on faculty and classified employee contracts may not have been presented to the officials.
Eyes on the chin: Browns fans want Cowher
The former Steelers coach tops the list to replace Romeo Crennel. BEREA (AP) — Launched over
James, Cavs cruise to win
LeBron had 32 points as Cleveland rolled past the Timberwolves, 93-70. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron
Officials OK bill to illegalize hallucinogenic herb Salvia
COLUMBUS — Lawmakers have signed off on legislation that would make it illegal to sell or possess a
Ex-auto dealer in Valley pleads guilty to three felony charges
Gregory Harvey and his brother had dealerships in Boardman and Canfield. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Phantoms partner with Lemieux charity
They’ll auction off game jerseys to benefit the former player’s cancer foundation. YOUNGSTOWN —
Dragster designers ace race
School instructors put a spin on science projects. YOUNGSTOWN — Students at Choffin Career and
Murder case ends in a mistrial
More than two full days of deliberations failed to produce a verdict. YOUNGSTOWN — A hung
Carols are legal in school
Opinion: BLUEMONT, Va. — The holidays are here, which means public school teachers across America are
With next CD, Asleep aims to widen audience
The band spent three months recording the project. As 2008 dawned, it was decision time for
On the fairways \ This weekend’s events
PGA TOUR Chevron World Challenge Site: Thousand Oaks, Calif. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course:
Men’s top 25 \ Wednesday’s other games
No. 6 Duke 99, UNC Asheville 56 DURHAM, N.C. — Gerald Henderson and Kyle Singler both scored 14
Cost of oxygen therapy may rise
Many patients are worried that they’re going to lose their benefit come January. ABILENE, Texas
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Northside Weed and Seed members will be out caroling tonight on selected North
After 7 weeks, owner finds 3-legged cat
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio woman has found her Hope. That’s Norma Meece’s three-legged cat. The
Detroit is today’s buggy whip
Opinion: Some of us were raised to believe that reality is inescapable. But that just shows how far behind
Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2008. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2008. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food
Campaign to add $1M
Campaign to add $1M YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University is expected to announce receipt of a
Hansbrough could break Tar Heels’ record tonight
He needs nine points to become North Carolina’s all-time career scoring leader. CHAPEL HILL, N.C.
TELLING THE STORY: Bill Wade and Madeline Shanks tell the story of the birth of Jesus as part of the
TELLING THE STORY: Bill Wade and Madeline Shanks tell the story of the birth of Jesus as part of the
Magic’s season so far is magic
Even Coach Stan Van Gundy could crack a smile with Orlando off to a 19-6 start. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)
‘SEVEN POUNDS’
‘SEVEN POUNDS’ Grade: B Director: Gabriele Muccino Running time: 2 hours Rating: PG-13 for
These DVDs make great stocking stuffers
CHRISTMAS IS just around the corner. With the tough economy and reports of people watching their
Wedding planned by Janet Trivelli and Michael O’Neil
• Janice Trivelli, 9664 E. Idlewood Drive, Twinsburg, and Michael O’Neil, 1630 Squaw Court, Girard,
Yambar to sign books at Eastwood Mall gallery
Yambar to sign books at Eastwood Mall gallery NILES — Chris Yambar, the pop artist, writer and
Moore leads Boardman to 68-30 win over Fitch
Her 24 points and five rebounds paved the way against the Falcons. BOARDMAN — Ohio State recruit
GOP would destroy what the UAW built
Opinion: In 1949, a pamphlet was published that argued that the American auto industry should change course.
Black history exhibition to begin U.S. tour
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A letter from President Lincoln guaranteeing Frederick Douglass’ safety, Malcolm
Falling rates spur refinancing
One economist predicts a ‘massive’ mortgage- refinancing boom as interest rates drop. Tony Jabon
Tiger: I’ll come back better
Rehabbing golfer on track to return for the Masters After surgery, Woods has started hitting small
Megachurch pastor to be in inauguration
LAKE FOREST, Calif. — Pastor Rick Warren is set to deliver the invocation for President-elect Barack
YSU’s offense falters in loss to Canisius
The Penguins had their lowest scoring output in losing their eighth game. BUFFALO, N.Y. —
The last time Hinder was in town was February 2007 at the Eastwood Expo Center in Niles. The
The last time Hinder was in town was February 2007 at the Eastwood Expo Center in Niles. The
Rebuilding Iraq remains a long, expensive proposition
Editorial: Rebuilding Iraq remains a long, expensive proposition It’s a cautionary tale for the new president
‘YES MAN’
‘YES MAN’ Grade: C- Rating: PG-13 (language, brief sexual content, nudity) Director: Peyton
Oil tumbles below $40 for first time since 2004
Many analysts think oil prices will continue to fall in 2009. Oil prices tumbled below $40 for
The Vindicator
The Vindicator BIG SHIPMENT: Sixth-graders at McKinley Elementary School in Poland brought in
Sixth-graders send Christmas to U.S. Marine serving in Iraq
The McKinley Elementary pupils want to help the Poland graduate celebrate his Christmas overseas.
Steelers using slight to show their might
Only three players were chosen for the Pro Bowl from the NFL’s stingiest defense. PITTSBURGH
TOP DRAGSTERS The winners
Here are the student winners of Choffin Career and Technical Center’s C02 Dragster Competition:
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL SUMMARIES Boardman 68, Fitch 30 Fitch (3-3, 0-2) —
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Walter P. Paladino, 58, of 572 Windjammer Drive, Columbiana,
We’re losing America
Opinion: We’re losing America EDITOR: As our stupid leaders in Washington D.C. squabble over how much to
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Cowboys: Once again, Adam “Pacman” Jones is back with the Dallas Cowboys. Thought to be out for the
Strock house lease dropped
The Austintown Historical Society will continue to maintain the historic home. MINERAL RIDGE
LIVING NATIVITY
Seniors, youth enact scenes of Christmas story The show gave children and nursing-home residents
Clock ticks to reconcile budget
The mayor questioned why some council members don’t spend time with city finance officials to better
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Intimate Apparel.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Open call
As corny as it sounds: Ford had a better idea
Opinion: DEARBORN, Mich. — Designed by architects from Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the Chicago firm that
‘Canadian Idol’ show canceled for 2009
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s version of “American Idol” won’t be produced in 2009 because of the slowing
Chrysler closing all 30 plants for a month
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler says it will close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for a month starting
‘Yes Man’? Just say no
It has been five years since Jim Carrey has appeared in the type of outrageous comedies that made
Hip-hopper admits throwing fan off stage
FISHKILL, N.Y. (AP) — Hip-hop star Akon pleaded guilty Wednesday to harassment for tossing a fan off
Curry helped lower high blood pressure
Q. I accidentally learned that turmeric could help reduce my high blood pressure. It went from
Time names Obama ‘Person of the Year’
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama has won another contest: He’s been named Time
Michael W. Smith, others lend voices to charity
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Michael W. Smith and 11 other Christian songwriters attended a retreat early
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
Don’t expect details of Madonna’s divorce
Don’t expect details of Madonna’s divorce LONDON — Madonna and Guy Ritchie have issued a statement
Ice caused resort accident
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — A rare type of ice buildup has been blamed for the partial
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Dec. 13 Theft: A boy, 15, and a man, 22, both
NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
Celtics 88, Hawks 85 ATLANTA — Kevin Garnett scored 10 of his 18 points in the final quarter, and
SOCIETY DIGEST
Angels provide dinners YOUNGSTOWN — Angels W/Extra Blessings and Angels That Give Love, an
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Northeast Ohio native: ‘We’re 100% Nashville’
With a name like Butter (as you can guess, not his real name), you better believe this Northeast-
‘Delgo’ proves a big-time box-office bomb
The animated film took in only $511,920 in 2,160 theaters in its opening weekend. CHICAGO — A
Red-hot Colts eye playoffs
Indianapolis has rebounded from a rough start, while Jacksonville hasn’t. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP)
Banged-up Favre focused on Seattle
The Jets quarterback isn’t ready to talk about anything past this season. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP)
‘THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX’
‘THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX’ Grade: D Directors: Robert Stevenhagen, Sam Fell Running time: 1
CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
Special to The Vindicator CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS: In preparation for the holiday season, residents at
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, special meeting 4 p.m., administration building, 1315
City gets funds to clean concrete-company site
Youngstown first sought money for the YBM Corp. cleanup six years ago. YOUNGSTOWN — The state
‘Seven Pounds’ earns the tears it may bring
The rules for a weeper, a movie tear-jerker, could not be simpler. Touch us. Make us fumble around
Cooper Tire to close plant in Albany, Ga.
An Ohio plant is among those spared by the tire maker. TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — With tax incentives
REGION
REGION Minimum wage to rise Jan. 1 for Ohio workers COLUMBUS — Ohio’s minimum wage will increase
“Secret Millionaire” (8 p.m., Fox): Are they out of money already? The short season of
“Secret Millionaire” (8 p.m., Fox): Are they out of money already? The short season of “Secret
OEPA to test air, water in town fearing cancer
CLYDE, Ohio (AP) — The state’s environmental chief says trying to find out what is causing a
Busy ‘Despereaux’ ignores simplicity
“The Tale of Despereaux” talks a good game. It talks and talks and talks. This fairy tale cartoon,
GMAC is extending early delivery time for swap offer
GMAC edges closer to persuading enough bondholders to back a financing deal. NEW YORK (AP) —
67% understand their pets
WASHINGTON (AP) — When your dog says “Woof,” you hear an eager, “Let’s take a walk.” And your cat
Stimulus plan expected to cost $850B in 2 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anxious to jolt the economy back to life, President-elect Barack Obama appears to
Spencer-Albrecht wedding date is announced
• HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. Edward Spencer of Hubbard are announcing the engagement and plans for the
Social Security bill finalized by Legislature
COLUMBUS — Individuals’ Social Security benefits would be protected during divorce proceedings,
Cash robbery, car theft end with arrests of two
A woman was pistol-whipped early Tuesday in a Super K parking lot. HOWLAND — Two Warren men
Accomplice in robbery gets four years
YOUNGSTOWN — An accomplice in a Sept. 14 robbery in which a gunman took from the victim a wallet and
Officials will make county job changes
Commissioners created another position in the county’s Veterans Affairs Office. MERCER, Pa. —
Owners approve new plan
Dan Rooney and his son will control 30 percent of the Pittsburgh Steelers. IRVING, Texas (AP) —
NILES COUNCIL Highlights
Niles City Council, meeting in regular session Wednesday, took the following actions: Approved a
Grant closes book on library overcrowding
The library has looked forward to the expansion for years. MERCER, Pa. — The borough has been
Egyptian women challenge harassment
CAIRO, Egypt — She was leaving the bus when the driver touched her in a way a stranger shouldn’t.
Commissioners vote to spend less in 2009
The county hasn’t stopped spending for the year. LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners have
Keeping tenants makes sense
Keeping tenants makes sense Scripps Howard News Service: One of the crueler side effects of the
Chaos erupts over jailing of shoe-tosserSFlb
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Chaos erupted in Iraq’s parliament Wednesday over the jailing of a reporter who
Ohio official resigns as JFS director
CINCINNATI (AP) — A state official resigned Wednesday in the wake of a finding that she improperly
Obama working to fill up posts in new government
CHICAGO (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama intends to name former Securities and Exchange
LAURA SEMCHEE/TIM PHILIBIN
LAURA SEMCHEE TIM PHILIBIN • YOUNGSTOWN — Laura Semchee and Tim Philibin were united in marriage
Area colleges Wednesday’s games
MEN Mount Union 73, Baldwin-Wallace 62 ALLIANCE — Chris Switzer scored a career-high 30 points
Probe grows convoluted
Probe grows convoluted WASHINGTON — The fraud investigation of Wall Street money manager Bernard
SINGING ALONG: Residents at Shepherd of the Valley and their friends sing songs as part of the
SINGING ALONG: Residents at Shepherd of the Valley and their friends sing songs as part of the
Past torture victim arrested in theft, flight from police
WARREN — A 26-year-old Leavittsburg man who was the victim in a recent torture case is charged with
Fair board proposes July fair date switch
The fairgrounds can better withstand rain now than in 1981. BAZETTA — Historically, the rainy
Face transplantSFlbpatient had severe injuries
CLEVELAND (AP) — Her injuries were ghastly: no nose, no palate, no way to eat or breathe normally, a
Virginia Commonwealth stops Akron on Maynor’s 30 points
RICHMOND, Va. — Eric Maynor scored 19 of his 30 points in the second half, helping Virginia
ALICIA HEHR/BRIAN STEFANSKI
ALICIA HEHR BRIAN STEFANSKI * NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The Basilica of the Sacred Heart was the setting
ANDREA FORTE/NICHOLAS GENTILE
ANDREA FORTE NICHOLAS GENTILE • EAST HAVEN, Conn. — Costa Rica was the honeymoon destination of
GINA MAVRIKIS/GLEN COX
GINA MAVRIKIS GLEN COX • YOUNGSTOWN — Glen Adam Cox and his bride, the former Gina Lynn Mavrikis,
NHL roundup Wednesday’s other games
Devils 5, Sabres 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. — David Clarkson had a goal and an assist, and five New Jersey
Antonini: Caucus tried to woo Vindy
The caucus reopened the state-Senate-seat search, in part, to placate The Vindicator, the Mahoning
Columbus posts 2-1 OT win
The Blue Jackets beat San Jose on R.J. Umberger’s goal in overtime. COLUMBUS (AP) — R.J. Umberger
No. 17 Ohio St. starts off hot, cans Dolphins
COLUMBUS (AP) — David Lighty had 21 points to lead No. 17 Ohio State to an 81-68 victory over
One reader plus a bevy of hints equal success
Dear Heloise: Your column is a great teaching tool. Here are more hints and a heads-up: • Old
Daughter’s continual lying has become a disgrace
Dear Annie: I am a mother of three girls. My 8-year-old daughter, “Grace,” has a terrible problem.
Another Youngstowner vies for 'Momma's Boys'
“I was at a club in Hollywood and there was a casting party going on, so I said, ‘what the heck, I’m
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