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Burglar strikes St. Christine's
OUNGSTOWN — Christmas Eve is a time of celebration for churches, but St. Christine Church on Schenley Avenue was the scene of a burglary.
Car rams cop during chase
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Police said they arrested a Farrell man after he was involved in a car chase in which a Southwest Regional police officer was hurt.
Warren police respond to Christmas crime complaints
WARREN — Police are investigating separate reports of rape and assault, both occurring on Christmas
Car hits Sharon house on Christmas morning
SHARON, Pa. — Timothy Harrison, 43, of Farrell, Pa. was taken to St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in
Truck fire snarled Christmas night interstate traffic
NORTH JACKSON — A Prime Inc. tractor trailer carrying a load of pork caught fire around 11 p.m.
After-Christmas deals greet Friday mall shoppers
NILES — Sometimes the best Christmas presents can be found the next day. Local retailers made
Poland trustees will talk about police pact on Saturday
POLAND — Township trustees will meet at noon Saturday in the township government center, 3339
Governor names two Valley residents to state boards
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has made local appointments to two state boards and commissions.
Retailers hope today can save the shopping season
NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers hit the stores early Friday to return unwanted gifts and take advantage of
Pupil loss threatens Youngstown school district
The city district received $1.5M less from the state this year because it has 400 fewer students.
Economy victimizes Ohio cities
One of every two U.S. cities is struggling to pay for services, a new survey says. DAYTON, Ohio
Political novice in Senate won’t have luxury of time
Editorial: State Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty Township, D-32nd, soon-to-be minority leader, is unwavering in
Demolition of State Theatre is back on track
The original deadline for razing the former cinema and nightclub passed. YOUNGSTOWN — The
New fitness center opens at Eastwood
The new gym is built to shoulder all budgets, at a dollar a day, and all ages, including kids.
Washington kept it close but the Cavaliers rallied to improve to 15-0 at home.
Washington kept it close but the Cavaliers rallied to improve to 15-0 at home. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Steelers don’t see a Cowher move
His former players can’t see him as the Browns’ next head coach. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some of his
Notre Dame’s first bowl win in 15 years excites Weis
HONOLULU (AP) — Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis was “an emotional wreck” before the Hawaii Bowl and
Steelers’ ground game up in air: Line problems, injuries hurt run
Pittsburgh ranks 24th in rushing going into Sunday’s game with the Browns. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Companies struggle to keep on donating
About 25 million Americans visit food banks regularly. CINCINNATI (AP) — She sat patiently in her
Terror threat to stem from Africa, Mideast
Intelligence officials also predict that in the next five years, terrorists will try to conduct a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard: HUBBARD Dec. 19
There’s nothing flak about this operation operation
Operation Snowflake spread a blanket of volunteers across Valley hospitals. YOUNGSTOWN — Jason
Pope appeals for solidarity amid tough economy
Business was brisk on Christmas in Bethlehem. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI urged a world
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Michael A. Davis, sentenced to life imprisonment without parole
A season for giving
Washington Post: This is, by almost any account, the most economically challenging holiday season
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7 P.M. 1st—TROT, NW200PSCD, $2,000, 1 Mile MI Touch Of Nay,R
Military prepares to give base to Iraqi government
BAGHDAD — A year ago, Forward Operating Base Callahan in northern Baghdad was one of the key U.S.
Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree Recycling program The Mahoning County Recycling Division, better known as the
Christians in Iraq celebrate holiday officially for first time
A religious leader believes the action will help to ease tensions. BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE (Varsity games 7:30 p.m. unless noted) TODAY BOYS BASKETBALL East Liverpool Holiday
HOLIDAY ROUNDUP
HOLIDAY ROUNDUP Inside on Christmas k On large bases and in small outposts across Iraq, American
Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 361st day of 2008. There are five days left in the year. The seven-day
Today is Friday, Dec. 26, the 361st day of 2008. There are five days left in the year. The seven-day
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game Indianapolis 31, Jacksonville 24 Saturday’s Game Baltimore 33, Dallas 24
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway from 8:30 to
Canton infant gets rare double-lung transplant
CANTON (AP) — An Ohio infant born with a genetic condition that affects just one in every million
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Roth Brothers — 13-year old Babe Ruth team has tryouts on Sundays. Call (330) 727-2213.
“The act he did in and of itself I consider to be heroic. Despite being mortally wounded, he
Opinion: “The act he did in and of itself I consider to be heroic. Despite being mortally wounded, he was
Holiday camaraderie, food in Youngstown
Holiday camaraderie, food in Youngstown About 300 people enjoyed camaraderie and a positive
Nobel laureate Harold Pinter dies at 78
LONDON (AP) — British Nobel laureate Harold Pinter — who produced some of his generation’s most
Black women in U.S. shrink in stature, data show
The height difference between black and white women appears to be increasing. CHICAGO — Call her
Hundreds treated to annual meal Santa’s visit tops off day of food, camaraderie
The agency also is available to those seeking spiritual guidance, a volunteer said. Barbara
Inauguration team can’t please all wealthy donors
Inauguration team can’t please all wealthy donors WASHINGTON — From the announcement of Barack
MLK food drive planned
MLK food drive planned Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be commemorated this year by a food drive
Cabinet nominee receives high marks
Opinion: Some of the initiatives that Arne Duncan championed in Chicago’s schools sound familiar: URemaking
U.S. troops in Iraq mark holiday with services, meals, memories
Approximately the same number of troops are in Iraq today as were there in May 2003, and 4,218 have
Bushes spend 12th Christmas at Camp David retreat in Md.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush is spending Christmas at Camp David, the 12th time he and
How to defend your big blind
Defending your big blind isn’t easy. You’ll be out of position for the entire hand unless the raise
THURSDAY DRAWINGS
THURSDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-7-9 Pick 4, 9-1-4-7 Rolling Cash 5, 5-13-
LOCAL
LOCAL USA Today honors Ursuline DL Turner YOUNGSTOWN — The awards keep rolling in for Ursuline
Unexpected mix of shades is trend in holiday jewelry
After the deep and ashen color palette of fall clothing, a surge of hard-candy hues has exploded
Man in Santa suit kills 6 at party, then self
Bruce Pardo used a strange homemade device to burn down the home of his former in-laws’. COVINA,
Winter storm covers West, heads east
Several weather-related deaths were reported across the country. RENO, Nev. (AP) — As much of the
Frozen body ID’d as man missing since 1980s
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The frozen body found in the woods near Erie has been identified as a man whose
Year ends with 6 Nazi-tale moviesSFlb
LOS ANGELES — With no less than six World War II-focused films out this month, it’s shaping up to be
Singer, actress Eartha Kitt dies at 81
The singer protested the Vietnam War on a 1960s visit to the White House. NEW YORK (AP) — Eartha
Lakers avenge Finals defeat
Los Angeles snapped the Celtics’ 19-game winning streak with the 92-83 win. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The
‘Sopranos’ actor ‘Johnny Cakes’ dead in suicide
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say the actor who portrayed the gay lover of a closeted mobster on “The
NBA ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
Spurs 91, Suns 90 PHOENIX — Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to lift the
Financing shift means less control for GM
GMAC Financial Services’ transition into a bank holding company should buy the troubled lender some
Writer: Learn to live with uncertainty
John Patrick Shanley is one of the fortunate few who has won the entertainment industry’s equivalent
‘Doubt’ falls flat in translation to the big screen
Director-playwright John Patrick Shanley gets in the way of his own film. John Patrick Shanley
“Transformers” (5:30 p.m., HBO): Toys come to life and battle it out in 2007’s
“Transformers” (5:30 p.m., HBO): Toys come to life and battle it out in 2007’s “Transformers.”
Effects of recession expected to cut even deeper
WASHINGTON — Recessions can be notoriously uneven. They can wreak havoc with the livelihood of
‘Picturing America’ is worth an investment
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In Winslow Homer’s 1865 painting “The Veteran in a New Field,” a farmer, bathed in
the scoop
the scoop boss is ready to rock Bruce Springsteen says he was energized to make a new album
Mom wonders why rich daughter doesn’t help her brother
Dear Annie: My son and daughter each have two young girls. My daughter is very rich, but my son is
Direct sales pitch: Amway angles for a comeback in U.S.
Executives figure negative perceptions about Amway have faded. ADA, Mich. (AP) — Once a household
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “NCIS,” CBS, 19.94 million viewers. 2.
BIRTH
BIRTH Forum Health Northside Medical Center Steve Gentile and Brenda Mumaw, Poland, girl, Dec.
Indeed, a tough row to hoe
Growers are held hostage by a commodities market that saw a bushel of wheat hit $12 and then
Madoff had willing partners in scam
Opinion: There seems to be little doubt that Bernard Madoff is a cheat. His apparent Ponzi scheme, in which
Sloppy record-keeping will impede officials’ compliance with law
HARRISBURG (AP) — In many government offices, records requests made under the state’s new Right-to-
Is bloated executive pay headed for a deflation?
New efforts are proposed to check pay for chief executives. WASHINGTON — Angelo Mozilo, whose
Concert industry posts record year
Bon Jovi’s tour grossed the most money. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The stock market is in the tank,
Harrison repeats as team MVP
He’s the first Steeler to repeat since Hines Ward. PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Harrison is a repeat
Gradkowski looks forward to Sunday
He’ll be the Browns starter at quarterback in the season finale in Pittsburgh. BEREA (AP) — Bruce
White ready to close out career in Meineke Bowl
He’ll lead West Virginia against North Carolina on Saturday. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The proudest
Governor asks residents to help feed hungry Ohioans
Some Valley charities report a 38 percent increase in the number of people seeking aid.
A MOVING DISPUTE
Business owner considers appeal of order to vacate The city says the owner of the shop near YSU
Kwanzaa is more relevant than ever in the midst of the recession
Opinion: The seven-day Afrocentric holiday from today through Jan. 1 is a period of rededication to basic
We need more talk, not less
Opinion: We need more talk, not less EDITOR: We should talk more about the Forbes.com story naming
State inspector general’s report on Dann is damning
Opinion: Wow! That’s the reaction of many people who read the state inspector general’s report and
Travel tips help pave road to a better trip by avoiding loss of luggage
Dear Readers: Here are some travel hints to help prevent you from losing your luggage when
Singer is done with sad songs
Keyshia Cole reveals a sexier side on her new CD. NEW YORK — Heartbreaking, emotional songs
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES • The Chaney High School 1942 January and June alumni will meet at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 5 at
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