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Boil alert issued for some Canfield residents
CANFIELD — A boil alert has been issued for some in the city. Residents of South Broad Street from
VIDEO: Howland police probe murder, gunshot victims
HOWLAND — Police are investigating possible ties between a Howland Township murder and two men
Wedding professionals to be bridal show feature
Wedding professionals to be bridal show feature YOUNGSTOWN — Evaline’s Bridal, 211 E. Market St.,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will have a steak fry from 5 to 8
2 young Cleveland men jailed in robbery of Warren boy
WARREN — Two young Cleveland men are in Trumbull County jail after being arraigned on an aggravated
Three fires on Tuesday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Five children, ages 3 to 8, were taken from a house at 436 Pasadena Ave. on the South
Icy roads make for tricky driving, accidents
Even though the temperature rose overnight, freezing rain made driving treacherous. In Youngstown,
Artists dream of White House Christmas
Two artists with Valley ties created White House ornaments that reflect America’s diversity and
Hubbard outbattles Cards, 48-39
The Eagles went nearly 11 minutes without scoring a field goal and won anyway. HUBBARD — When
Former Dann aide could face thousands in fines, jail time
The Ohio Ethics Commission has referred charges of criminal conduct to three county prosecutors
Ursuline beats St. Thomas Aquinas with good defense
The Irish limited the Knights to just 10 first half points in a 57-41 victory. YOUNGSTOWN —
Need help? Hot line aid abounds for those in needSFlb
A Cortland family struggles through the holidays. CORTLAND — All Krista Miller wanted for
League on the Horizon
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball team are enjoying their Christmas
Valley despairs as demand for social programs flares
With the economy lashing the nation’s industries, some local families fear help won’t reach them.
45 Penguins earn 4.0 GPAs in fall semester
YOUNGSTOWN — Forty-five Youngstown State student-athletes earned a 4.0 grade-point average for the
Warren women voted twice, board alleges
WARREN — Two city women face possible felony charges on allegations of voting twice during last
Police arrest 2 suspects in gas station robbery spree
Police believe the couple may be responsible for more robberies. GIRARD — City police have
GM’s oldest plant has its final day
Workers wonder if their town can survive without GM. JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — As the last SUV
SWEET MEMORIES Comfort & joy
A Christmas tea with light-as-air scones is the perfect way to relax during December. After
Workers say goodbye to SUV plant
Workers feel empty as they leave the plant for the last time. MORAINE, Ohio (AP) — Autoworkers
A versatile, crunchy, tasty treat
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The fondness we have for homemade food gifts ranks right up there with treasured
Crafts add festive look to any holiday table
Associated Press DISTINCTIVE TABLEAU: Holiday place settings like this one, created especially for
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Dec. 13 Drug abuse: Police arrested a 19-year-old Tampa, Fla., man on charges of
Dann asked for it
Editorial: Dann asked for it To hear former Atty. Gen. Marc Dann tell the story, he is the victim of an
ROUNDUP Men’s basketball
HORIZON Cleveland St. 67, Kent St. 41 CLEVELAND — J’Nathan Bullock had 24 points and 10 rebounds
Fire at vacant house causes $2,000 damage
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire set under the front porch area of 3647 Powers Way on the South Side did not
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Roth Brothers — 13-year old Babe Ruth team has tryouts on Sundays. Call (330) 727-2213.
Rash of fires adds to Red Cross burden
A Warren duplex fire caused $35,000 in damage. WARREN — Three more fires hit residences in
Presidential beefcake
Presidential beefcake WASHINGTON — Forget Barack Obama’s staff making contact with a governor
Angel Biscuits let reader indulge in batches of the baked goods
Dear Heloise: I’ve been a closet reader of your column for many years because it appears on the same
Mean comments by ‘Dennis’ cause concern for his girlfriend
Dear Annie: My boyfriend, “Dennis,” and I were friends for seven years before we became a couple. A
Fresh, fruity and free of alcohol
Dazzle your guests with a beverage that has a different kind of twist. For some, it’s the
FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis SANTA’S HELPER: Simone Hammond, 6, shares a moment with Santa
Where to Get help
Where to Get help Jobs, food, crisis services Help Hotline Crisis Center: (330) 747-2696
Co-workers sue over win
TROY, Ohio (AP) — Four co-workers filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the winners of a $207 million Mega
A merry, little Christmas display
Village sparks the imagination, evokes moods of the season Every holiday season Gregg Fine
Multiple vehicles involved in crash
BEAVER — Officers from three townships were called to the scene of a car accident on Market Street
24-hour stores attract nocturnal shoppers
There’s desperation in the air as the economy threatens the most profitable quarter of the year.
Existing home sales fell by 8.6% in November
Home sales dropped between 12 percent and 16 percent in local counties. Sales of existing homes
Yes, Virginia
Editorial: Yes, Virginia EDITOR’S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared
Crocker: Iraq has a chance of making it
Opinion: BAGHDAD — Ambassador Ryan Crocker was holding his last meeting in the grand marble rooms of Saddam
Let us honor generosity
Opinion: “Some of you will earn a lot of money,” the commencement speaker told University of Connecticut
Giving to others all year delights local woman
Although this is the holiday season, the season of giving, Kris Johnson of North Jackson finds
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA J 8 4 u7 5 3 2 vA J w7 6 4 WEST EAST x9 6 x7 5
Madoff’s $50B: Where did it go?
NEW YORK (AP) — It has become the biggest mystery to emerge from the $50 billion Bernard Madoff
Airline bag fees likely to stay permanently
ATLANTA (AP) — When airlines started charging some passengers $15 or more earlier this year to check
‘Marley and Me’ deserves two paws up
Opinion: I recently attended a screening of Fox 2000’s new movie “Marley and Me,” which opens nationwide
There’s a cure for what ails medicine
Opinion: “It can’t be done,” said one consultant. “You’re crazy,” said another. Such was the feedback
Corruption’s cost, beyond Blago
Opinion: FAIRFAX, Va. — Gordon Tullock is not a household name. It’s a shame that he’s not. In contrast,
‘BEDTIME STORIES’
‘BEDTIME STORIES’ Grade: C- Director: Adam Shankman Running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Rating:
TUESDAY’S summaries
TUESDAY’S summaries BOYS BASKETBALL URSULINE 57, ST. THOMAS AQUINAS 41 ST. THOMAS (3-3) —
“It’s a Wonderful Life” (8 p.m., NBC): Rumor has it that every time you watch
“It’s a Wonderful Life” (8 p.m., NBC): Rumor has it that every time you watch “It’s a Wonderful
“I don’t want to wait until Obama. I think we can do it now.”
Opinion: “I don’t want to wait until Obama. I think we can do it now.” Democratic Rep. Barney Frank
Fudge nirvana
Fudge nirvana John Kelly Chocolates’ Truffle Fudge Bites, topped with a sprinkling of gourmet sea
FIRE SAFETY | Tips
Install a smoke alarm outside each sleeping area and on each additional level of your home. If
‘MARLEY & ME’
‘MARLEY & ME’ Grade: D Director: David Frankel Running time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Rating: PG
Q. I have two friends who are like brothers to me, making it almost impossible to choose a best man.
Q. I have two friends who are like brothers to me, making it almost impossible to choose a best man.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William C. Vadas, 33, of 5325 Argonne Drive, Austintown, and
Ahmadinejad still the man to beat in Iran
The president hasn’t announced whether he’ll seek a second term. TEHRAN, Iran — In many other
Aniston, Wilson star in dog of a movie
‘Marley and Me’ doesn’t make the jump from book to film. It’s a relief that “Marley & Me,” the
Obama plans to use Lincoln’s Bible at ceremony
The Bible was last used for the presidential inauguration of 1861. KAILUA, Hawaii — When he
VOTING CHANGE | Precinct mergers
The county is in the process of having a consolidation of voting precincts approved. The change will
NFL roundup News and notes
Browns: Versatile running back Jason Wright was placed on injured reserve by the injury-riddled
NBA roundup Tuesday’s other games
Heat 96, Warriors 88 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade had 32 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Daequan
Contest gets testy, Cavs pass test
LeBron James scored 27 points and Cleveland stayed unbeaten at home. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James
Adam Sandler’s ‘Bedtime Stories’: It was a good idea on paper
Tales come true in this Disney kid flick. Box-office commodity Adam Sandler is repositioned as
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, the 359th day of 2008. There are seven days left in the year. This is
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 24, the 359th day of 2008. There are seven days left in the year. This is
Actors guild delays vote on strike authorization
Actors guild delays vote on strike authorization LOS ANGELES — Citing division among its
Rape suspect found incompetent to stand trial
YOUNGSTOWN — An 85-year-old Beaver Township man charged with raping a girl while she was 4 and 5
Biden says pork won’t be allowed in stimulus
Total spending figures haven’t been determined, the vice president-elect said. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Investigators, Obama, aides met last week
The incoming White House attorney is ‘satisfied there was nothing inappropriate’ between transition
Recession could get a lot worse, analysts warn
A larger drop in the Gross Domestic Product is expected this quarter. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game Indianapolis 31, Jacksonville 24 Saturday’s Game Baltimore 33, Dallas 24
STATE TREASURER
STATE TREASURER Background Who: Kevin L. Boyce Previous job: Columbus councilman Age: 37
TODAY
TODAY 8 p.m. (ESPN) College football: Notre Dame vs. Hawaii, Hawaii Bowl. 9 p.m. (SHO) “Inside
Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree Recycling program The Mahoning County Recycling Division, better known as the
tag exhibit Don Drumm show, more
Work by Akron artist Don Drumm, formerly of Warren, is now featured at Trumbull Art Gallery. The
nhl roundup Tuesday’s other games
Capitals 5, Rangers 4, OT NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin finally had his Broadway breakout. Ovechkin,
Economy slows growth in the South and West
Economy slows growth in the South and West Ohio’s population grew only 1.2 percent to 11,485,910
TUESDAY drawingS
TUESDAY drawingS multistate Mega Millions, 1-8-13-27-41 Mega Ball, 45 OHIO Tuesday night:
Tampa blanks tired Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith didn’t know how to react after picking up
It’s worth what you pay for it
Opinion: It’s worth what you pay for it EDITOR: Once again the Mahoning County Board of Health is trying
Tomlin wants team to care about Browns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s one word Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is all but banning from the locker
Ex-rape suspect admits 2 killings
Warren Municipal Court records show only traffic offenses for the former Warren man. WARREN — A
Governor picks treasurer to replace Cordray
A city councilman replaces Treasurer Richard Cordray, who was elected attorney general.
Sprinkler leak forces hotel in Austintown to shut down
AUSTINTOWN — A leak in the sprinkler system caused Country Inn and Suites on Interstate Boulevard
Bush signs bill involving pension plans
The bill offers businesses pension relief options. WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush
Men slash woman in bar parking lot
Men slash woman in bar parking lot WARREN — A 35-year-old city woman reported being slashed with a
COLORFUL: Linda Parks of Plattsburgh, N.Y., formerly of Hermitage, Pa., created this ornament for
COLORFUL: Linda Parks of Plattsburgh, N.Y., formerly of Hermitage, Pa., created this ornament for “A
Finally, blighted building is razed
Township trustees declared the apartment building a public nuisance in June. BOARDMAN — After
Amtrak trains delayed by cold, snowstorms
CHICAGO (AP) — On one of the biggest travel days of the year, hundreds of Amtrak passengers bound
Plan to merge precincts in Pa. awaits OK
A committee followed state guidelines in reforming the precincts. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Voters in
Blue Jackets blanked by Kings
It was the second time in 17 days that Los Angeles had beaten Columbus 3-0. COLUMBUS (AP) — Raitis
Short break
Short break YSU’s basketball teams are enjoying their Christmas vacation, but come Friday both
YSU SCORES/SCHEDULE
MEN 62Buffalo70 49at Maryland73 96Allegheny59 72at Robert Morris74 65Saint Francis (Pa.)66
YSU clinic to assist war vets
YOUNGSTOWN — In response to mental health issues that many American troops experience after
Newton Falls holds off Windham for sixth straight win
Struthers, behind Nate Jacubec, defeated Beaver Local 67-55. NEWTON FALLS — Brian Sole scored 12
Columbiana, behind Witmer’s 25 points, tops McDonald 55-51
COLUMBIANA — Katie Witmer tallied 25 points on 12 goals to lead the Columbiana girls basketball
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ashley Triplett and Jalray Graham, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 22.
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