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Campbell crews working on waterline break
CAMPBELL — Crews are working to repair a waterline break on Devitt Avenue in Campbell. The water
Two stars lost, one from world of music, other from realm of drama
Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to
Someplace Safe seeks help
WARREN — Someplace Safe, a domestic violence agency based in Warren, is running its annual appeal
Food drives planned to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be commemorated this year by a food drive to feed The Mahoning
The presence of a Christmas past
No BB gun for the boy whose father was a cop and whose grandfathers were ministers.
Centre of attention: Series bigger & better
This year’s series will feature 33 different teams and 19 different games at the downtown arena.
From Web to soldier overseas, with love
A local funeral home uses video recordings to help families connect during the holidays.
2 Cleveland men jailed in robbery of 13-year-old
The 13-year-old victim suffered a black eye when he was punched.
Plaxico’s guns, clothes seized
A small cache of weapons and ammunition and the pants and sneakers that Plaxico Burress wore when he accidentally shot himself last month have been seized from the home of the New York Giants receiver, police said Wednesday.
TCU gets W after LT talk: Frogs rally past Boise St.
After getting a pregame pep talk from LaDainian Tomlinson, the TCU Horned Frogs went out and promptly fell behind Boise State 10-0 midway through the first quarter.
11 hometown heroes named by Red Cross
The heroes displayed extraordinary acts of courage and donated many hours to the community.
Lost in a bowl rush, Mercy remembered
The plane that crashed carried the Youngstown University team earlier that day.
Pack coach downplays Lions’ mark
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy knows full well what’s ahead this week, with the 0-15 Detroit Lions coming to Lambeau Field for Sunday’s season finale.
New fitness center offers place, price for every Fizek
The new gym is built to shoulder all budgets, at a dollar a day, and all ages, including kids.
Verdict is in: Carol sing is awesome tradition
If you attend once, you’ll return, a song leader says.
NATISHA VEGA/JEFF PHIFER IV
NATISHA VEGA JEFF PHIFER IV • YOUNGSTOWN — Natisha Angel Vega and Jeff Phifer IV were married at
NATION
NATION Economic news sends crude prices tumbling HOUSTON — Crude prices tumbled Wednesday after
Merry Christmas and ...
Editorial: Merry Christmas and ... ’Tis the season. The season of Christmas, which we acknowledge by
The First Christmas
Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
ADHD Symptoms
The symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity in adults differ, sometimes greatly, from those seen
Death Valley tries to preserve night sky
It’s estimated more than two-thirds of the U.S population cannot see the Milky Way from their back
Toy makers take issue with lead law
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Worries over lead paint in mass-market toys made the holidays a little brighter
DJ Mick Boogie comes home for performance in the Valley
His mix tape ‘Viva La Hova’ layers Jay-Z over Coldplay. Mick Batsyke’s career as a DJ began
Bethlehem festive, Gaza ferocious
Many in Manger Square on Christmas Eve were Muslims. BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Christians
Sharon to raise wage tax, lower property taxes
The mayor said the property tax reduction gives a break to businesses and may save jobs. SHARON,
Dance, dance, dance! 10 parties for Obama
Dance, dance, dance! 10 parties for Obama WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama and his wife
Jobless claims rise to highest level since ’82
Meanwhile, consumers continued to cut back on spending for the fifth straight month. WASHINGTON
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS NOTE: Night drawings for Wednesday will be published in Friday’s Vindicator.
Plaxico’s guns, clothes seized
A small cache of weapons and ammunition and the pants and sneakers that Plaxico Burress wore when he
GRAND SETTING: Participants gather in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda during the annual
GRAND SETTING: Participants gather in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda during the annual
Obama hopeful in Christmas radio remarks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama is asking the country to look to George Washington’s
The presence of a Christmas past
No BB gun for the boy whose father was a cop and whose grandfathers were ministers. Those who
Celebrity disc jockey files suit in fatal plane crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A celebrity disc jockey who survived a fiery Learjet crash in South Carolina has
‘THE SPIRIT’
‘THE SPIRIT’ Grade: D Director: Frank Miller Running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Rating: PG-13
Obama to boldly go where no geek has gone before
WASHINGTON (AP) — Get ready for the geek-in-chief. President-elect Barack Obama used to collect
Recycling holiday items through mid-January
Recycling holiday items through mid-January AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County Recycling Division,
A little help in being green
Opinion: A little help in being green EDITOR: We read with interest the article titled “Green Team calls
“President-elect Obama is deeply honored that the Library of Congress has made the Lincoln
Opinion: “President-elect Obama is deeply honored that the Library of Congress has made the Lincoln Bible
From Web to soldier overseas, with love
A local funeral home uses video recordings to help families connect during the holidays.
MOTHER AND SON: Court reporter Chastity M. Feezle of Poland and her son, Ethan, 3, participated in
MOTHER AND SON: Court reporter Chastity M. Feezle of Poland and her son, Ethan, 3, participated in
Lost in a bowl rush, Mercy remembered
The plane that crashed carried the Youngstown University team earlier that day. Exactly how
Snowzilla rises again despite Anchorage order
Snowzilla rises again despite Anchorage order ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A giant snowman named Snowzilla
Pope ushers in Christmas at the Vatican
Pope ushers in Christmas at the Vatican VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI ushered in
If you go
If you go Who: Zou and Third Class When: 11 tonight Where: Cedars Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St.,
Second-half comeback saved concert season
The Vocal Group Hall of Fame concerts were a flop. After a flurry of concerts that hit
Fox News’ White House reporter to replace anchorman Brit Hume
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel has selected White House correspondent Bret Baier to replace Brit
Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2008. There are six days left in the year. This is
Today is Thursday, Dec. 25, the 360th day of 2008. There are six days left in the year. This is
Applications for mortgages rise 48 percent
The home-mortgage market appears to be thawing.. CHICAGO — With mortgage rates approaching
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Alan Streb, 17, of Boardman lights a candle during a Christmas Eve service at
LET THERE BE LIGHT: Alan Streb, 17, of Boardman lights a candle during a Christmas Eve service at
Baby Jesus stolen from Nativity display
MERCER, Pa. (AP) — Baby Jesus has been stolen for the second year in a row from a Nativity display
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Roth Brothers — 13-year old Babe Ruth team has tryouts on Sundays. Call (330) 727-2213.
FAMILY, PRAISE AND MUSIC:
FAMILY, PRAISE AND MUSIC: Andrea Morris, above, and her son Thomas Morris, 1, share a moment
Icy weather trips up travelers
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of holiday travelers spent the night in the nation’s second-busiest airport
TCU gets W after LT talk: Frogs rally past Boise St.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After getting a pregame pep talk from LaDainian Tomlinson, the TCU Horned Frogs
In Northwest U.S., tribes anticipate brighter future
They hope to revive the timber industry that once sustained them. CHILOQUIN, Ore. (AP) — Standing
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason M. Fox, 18, of 160 Manchester, Youngstown, and Hannah L.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE TUESDAY 7th—SurvivorIAm (Kakaley)3.60 2.60 2.20 La Suvera (Ro Miller)
The Zou finds inspiration in the unlikeliest places
The Youngstown favorite goes back in time and forward in concept for this album. Mixing it up
Fla. Medicare fraud dispute targets patients
Authorities disagree over whether prosecutors should go after the patients who get the phony
Tina Fey voted AP Entertainer of the Year
NEW YORK — Tina Fey is the entertainer of the year? You betcha. Fey was voted The Associated
TODAY
TODAY Noon (ESPN) NBA: Hornets at Magic. Noon (FSN Pitt) College football: “Penn State Football
‘Valkyrie’ capably recreates a hidden moment in history
Tom Cruise makes his character very human and pragmatic. An unfussy, adult and stoic Tom
Specialists: Signs of ADHD in adults often misconstrued
A study found that adults with ADHD on average miss more than three weeks per year in workplace
CHRISTMAS: What’s open/closed
CHRISTMAS: What’s open/closed A listing of offices and facilties closed for the holidays: City
In-house fashion brands foster own identity
Associated Press MEMBER OF THE CLUB: A model wears a Charter Club jacket. The in-store brand
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Fed lets GMAC tap bailout fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has granted a request by the financing arm of General Motors
Yellow Mo. oleo: Some can’t believe it’s not legal!
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A state legislator wants to dump a 19th-century law banning the sale of
Verdict is in: Carol sing is awesome tradition
If you attend once, you’ll return, a song leader says. YOUNGSTOWN — Every Christmas Eve,
Gas station robbed
BOARDMAN — Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon armed robbery of a Midlothian Boulevard
Iran leader gives tidings of Christmas
Jews and Israelis are offended by the Muslim president’s TV address that airs today. LONDON (AP) —
History Channel marvels at Zambelli
Zambelli will provide the show’s grand finale. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Zambelli Fireworks will share
2 Cleveland men jailed in robbery of 13-year-old
The 13-year-old victim suffered a black eye when he was punched. WARREN — Two young Cleveland
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Intimate Apparel.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Open call
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
CHRISTMAS TRADITION: John Senzarin and his wife, Alice, turn their Austintown home into a veritable
CHRISTMAS TRADITION: John Senzarin and his wife, Alice, turn their Austintown home into a veritable
Hotel evacuated after waterline breaks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Employees and about 60 guests at a Pittsburgh-area Holiday Inn have been evacuated
This year’s party clothes are about wearing ‘the piece’
A new skirt or shoes can give you more mileage for the buck, and check your closet for the rest.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN Dec. 19
Backlog causes FedEx to open sorting stations 4 hours today
Customers are advised to call their local sorting station or track the package on FedEx’s Web site.
Local woman releases CD of sacred Christmas music
Colleen McNally-Harris of Boardman has released her second CD, “Christmas Tapestry,” a collection of
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA 10 7 uQ J 10 5 4 vK 6 3 w5 4 WEST EAST
‘VALKYRIE’
‘VALKYRIE’ Grade: B Director: Bryan Singer Running time: 1 hour, 54 minutes Rating: PG-13
SOUP WORK: Vincenzo DeCenso, 11, adds carrots that he chopped to a soup pot in the Austintown home
SOUP WORK: Vincenzo DeCenso, 11, adds carrots that he chopped to a soup pot in the Austintown home
Michael Stanley continues to look forward
A baby-boomer generation spokesman with a Northeast Ohio perspective, Michael Stanley has spent his
Historian believes cave was the first Arkansas school
The school was operating for nearly two decades before Arkansas became a state. RAVENDEN SPRINGS,
“Walt Disney World Christmas Parade” (9 p.m., ABC): Mickey and his pals get festive in
“Walt Disney World Christmas Parade” (9 p.m., ABC): Mickey and his pals get festive in the annual
Culture of spying grows in Europe
Public concerns about liberty and privacy still pervade the Continent. VANVES, France — Despite
Police probe daylight homicide, shootings
The victim had fought off two armed attackers in Warren on Dec. 15. HOWLAND — Police are
Traffic fatalities decline in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio has seen a sharp drop in traffic accident deaths this year, in part because of
Battle of Bulge instructive
Opinion: The Christmas season, devoted to charity and peace, is also the anniversary of the Battle of the
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Last-minute bargain hunters can’t assuage retailers’ fears
Shoppers are excited by last-minute deals. NEW YORK (AP) — Last-minute shoppers headed to the
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL LATE TUESDAY POLAND 81, LIBERTY 55 LIBERTY (2-4) — Blair Williams 3-0-6, Isiah
‘Recession Tree’ reflects present and future
Opinion: My son and I traipsed around our property and several adjacent woodlots before settling on our
Centre of attention: Series bigger & better
Chevrolet CENTRE High School basketball Series This year’s series will feature 33 different teams
Springsteen disciples rocked the hardest
Akron’s Black Eyes made some raw, soulful blues. Rock music in 2008 was dominated by relics
Pack coach downplays Lions’ mark
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy knows full well what’s ahead this week,
Want to borrow? Return to lender when done
Dear Heloise: Put your name on everything you loan out to other people. Maybe when they see your
Guest’s poem shows when man is at his finest
Dear Readers: Merry Christmas. How glorious this world would be if we could live each and every day
World falling apart this Christmas
Opinion: WASHINGTON — What a strange and somehow discombobulated Christmas. Spiritually, the Christian faith
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ becomes a reality
Opinion: BLUEMONT, Va. — In the Year of the Bailout, some of us found our inner George Bailey. This year,
FIRST CHRISTMAS: Natalie Ludban, 4 months, takes in the Christmas Eve Family Worship Service at Good
FIRST CHRISTMAS: Natalie Ludban, 4 months, takes in the Christmas Eve Family Worship Service at Good
‘The Spirit’ is a dream for fans
It’s a daft and dazzling send-up of ‘dark’ comic-book adaptations. This is what “Sin City”
11 hometown heroes named by Red Cross
The heroes displayed extraordinary acts of courage and donated many hours to the community.
Air-traveler bill of rights remains on ground
Air-traveler bill of rights remains on ground On the Friday after Christmas two years ago, more
12 shows stood tall in down year for television
A couple of documentaries made the list. NEW YORK — You’re doggone right it was a lousy year
Christmas brings no break for some workers
Money is one incentive for working on Christmas Day. RALEIGH, N.C. — There’s a good chance Ann
Valley services observe Kwanzaa
The events focus on accomplishments in the black community. YOUNGSTOWN — Harambee of Youngstown
New Year’s Eve TV specials will have pop stars aplenty
NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John, the Jonas Brothers, Daughtry, Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne and Fall Out Boy