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Phantoms double up on Alpena
YOUNGSTOWN — Cole Schneider scored two goals and Johnny Meo added a pair of assists to lead the
Savage out as Browns GM
CLEVELAND (AP) — Phil Savage is out as general manager of the Cleveland Browns after four seasons, a
New Castle police probe homicide
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — One man was discovered dead and another in critical condition after a dispute
Valley boy dazzles ‘Ice Tour’ promoters
YOUNGSTOWN — Ten-year-old Alex Schlosser of Youngstown doesn’t think twice about paying forward and,
YSU basketball teams close out non-league schedules this week
The Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball teams will close out the non-conference portion of
YMCA holiday program gives parents a break
YOUNGSTOWN — Though Christmas is over, kids are still on holiday break, and for those parents who
Mayor Williams, wife to host celebration
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, will host the annual Mayor’s Community
Youngstowner clears Mensa hurdle
YOUNGSTOWN — Of the hundreds of books in Phillip Lyle’s home, one in particular stands out among the
Legal action sought on Pa. court funding
Millions of taxpayer dollars are at stake in Lawrence and Mercer counties in a court action seeking
Making the Top 10 political stories of 2008
Scandal at the attorney general’s office that led to the resignation of Marc Dann, of Liberty, and
Mahoning Valley Arab-American community plans vigil, demonstration
YOUNGSTOWN — In response to the violence hitting Gaza, Palestine, a vigil and demonstration are
Can you ID the birds at your feeder?
SANDY LAKE, Pa. — Do you wish you knew more about the birds at your feeder?
Neighborhood stabilitzation program in Lawrence County
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has agreed to participate in a countywide neighborhood stabilization program.
New Castle budget meetings Tuesday
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has scheduled several special sessions for Tuesday.
Learn how to achieve financial peace
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Community Church, 249 S. Canfield-Niles Road, will sponsor Financial Peace University.
Jameson gets four-star rating
NEW CASTLE, PA – Jameson Health System recently announced that the Jameson Care Center and the Jameson Transitional Care Unit have received an above average, or four-star, overall rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Free spray flu vaccine
AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County District Board of Health is hosting a free FluMist clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday at 50 Westchester Dr., Austintown.
Huey anniversary is celebrated at church social hall
Children and their spouses hosted the affair.
Crime & punishment
The worst mass murder in Youngstown’s history brought a life sentence for the baby-faced arsonist.
Big Ben leads Poland, 72-71
The Bulldogs got a huge challenge from Fitch at the Holiday Classic. BOARDMAN — Fitch High
Playing for pride (and end of slide)
Not much else is on the line for today’s game between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Playhouse season succumbs to storm
Bright spots include the reincarnation of Main Street Theater in Columbiana. It’s hard to
Ice skate at the Chevy on the last night of year
YOUNGSTOWN — What better way to ring in the new year than with whips? The whip-cracking Black
Five strive for first in North Division
Mahoning Valley plays a two-game series beginning today at the Chevy Centre. YOUNGSTOWN — As
85 Scouts enjoy YSU lock-in
Troops from Youngstown, Poland, Boardman, Hubbard and Bazetta participated. YOUNGSTOWN — It
Former PSU QB Robinson takes pride in prize pupil
The student, Daryll Clark, has surpassed the teacher. LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the next couple days,
Bridal show offers wedding options
The new location drew from areas not previously represented at the show. YOUNGSTOWN — Brides-
Solution appears to ‘beet’ plain salt
Road salt seems to work better with beet juice in the mix. SHARON, Pa. — The beet juice goes
Remembering Bhutto one year after her death
Remembering Bhutto one year after her death GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH, Pakistan — Wailing and beating
Valley temperature hits record-high 63
YOUNGSTOWN — After weeks of less-than-desirable weather, the Mahoning Valley was treated to a
Cavs’ talent, chemistry lead to team-best start
Cleveland, which hosts Miami today, is the only unbeaten team at home. DENVER — After the
TONDAY
TONDAY 9 a.m. (NFLNet) “NFL Gameday Morning.” 9:30 a.m. (FSN Ohio) College basketball: “Buckeye
MERCER COUNTY Crime Solvers
These two men are wanted in an armed robbery that occurred in Hermitage, Pa., on July 9, 2008.
PREP FOOTBALL
PREP FOOTBALL Private schools have unfair advantage Fanfare: I am writing today to address one
Shapiro’s offseason objectives fall short
The Tribe GM didn’t get everything he wanted in deals, but he did get a closer. Through little
All-Steel Valley Conference Honorees
CROSS COUNTRY Boys: John Zajac, Mooney; Corey Okular, Mooney; Nevin Lesnoski, Mooney; Rich
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Tuesday — Women’s basketball at Toledo, 7 p.m. Thursday — Men’s basketball at
MERCER COUNTY | Common Pleas Court
The following people were recently sentenced in Mercer County (Pa.) Common Pleas Court: Edward
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Dropping this, that on Dec. 31
In Elmore, Ohio, a lighted 18-foot sausage drops to welcome in the New Year. NEW YORK (AP) —
“Child 44” by Tom Rob Smith (Grand Central Publishing): A search for a serial killer in
“Child 44” by Tom Rob Smith (Grand Central Publishing): A search for a serial killer in Stalinist
nhl roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Sabres 4, Islanders 3, SO BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ales Kotalik and Drew Stafford scored shootout goals,
nba roundup Saturday’s games
Hawks 129, Bulls 117 ATLANTA — Joe Johnson scored a season-high 41 points, Josh Smith also set a
Arizona doctor sues OU medical school
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Arizona doctor who studied at Ohio University’s medical school is suing the
Christmas goat burned again in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — A giant Christmas straw goat that has been targeted in a violent Christmas
Coach takes pleasure in Buckeye beatdown
COLUMBUS (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins tried to downplay how much beating Ohio State meant
CoolIT takes heat off your PC
Heat is your computer’s enemy. Heat is the reason there’s some kind of fan constantly whirring
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
Woman finds $10,000 in cracker box
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The box of crackers Debra Rogoff bought from the grocery store had some
Opening files attached to e-mail
Q. Recently I downloaded an XP update from Microsoft. All was OK until I attempted to open a .tif
There’s no tie in attire for most holiday parties
You might think men have it easy when it comes to choosing party attire: It’s either a suit and tie,
Volatile energy prices strain ties in Northeast
Heating oil customers are willing to pay hundreds of dollars to cancel contracts. HARRISBURG, Pa.
Seven people die in house fire; kerosene heater apparent cause
Four adults and three children died in the fire in a Liberian enclave in southwest Philadelphia.
Arduous recovery ahead after market’s unraveling
This year may be remembered as the year that capitalism went on life support. NEW YORK (AP) —
Makeover of Wall Street leads AP list of top business stories
Real estate woes and the financial-industry bailout round out the top three. With the speed of a
ella mae johnson Biographical details
Ella Mae Johnson turns 105 on Jan. 13 and is planning at attend Barack Obama’s presidential
5 nursing home employees charged with abusing patient
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An Allegheny County nursing home nursing supervisor and four staffers are charged
Just 20 years ago, 1989 provided a year of miracles
Opinion: The year 1989 was one of triumph and tragedy. It was the year the Berlin Wall fell — and joyful
Time to move forward
Editorial: Time to move forward Eminent domain elicits a knee-jerk reaction from some people who see it as an
The financial wisdom of Scrooge
Poor Ebenezer Scrooge. The main character in Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is notorious for
GO, SEE AND DO
2009 will be ‘the year of travel deals,’ expert says Amtrak set a record for train ridership in
Hard times spark interest
Officials are hoping for increased tourism in places associated with the New Deal. CHARLESTON,
Notebook shipments overtake desktops
Notebook shipments overtake desktops NEW YORK — Shipments of notebook computers edged past desktop
A mother’s love knows no bounds
Opinion: At 41 years of age, 20 years ago, I gave birth to a beautiful Down syndrome baby boy named Terry
Feel like a loser? You’re not alone
Big winners of the past were losers in 2008. As 2008 ends, you may feel like the year’s biggest
Obama raises the bar on economic stimulus
Editorial: First, President-elect Barack Obama let it be known that the billions of dollars he intends to spend
Kostitsyn gets first hat trick
His three goals led the Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Penguins. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrei
“The Sound of Music” (7 p.m., ABC): The hills are once again alive with “The Sound
“The Sound of Music” (7 p.m., ABC): The hills are once again alive with “The Sound of Music” as the
1. General Motors gets access to the cash needed to keep the company in operation. President George
1. General Motors gets access to the cash needed to keep the company in operation. President George
U.S. blames Hamas for starting fight
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — The U.S. on Saturday blamed the militant group Hamas for breaking a cease-
Femtocells boost cell phone reception indoors
DALLAS — A new wireless technology called femtocells could finally mean the end of crummy cell phone
Lifelike models Through the ages
18th century: The pint-size precursor to the mannequin, the “poupee de mode,” is popular. French
SITES ON BOOK SWAPPING There’s more than one way to trade online. Here are details on PaperBackSwap and similar sites:
BookCrossing.com Users: More than 730,000 Books registered: About 5.3 million Cost: Free Just
Midwest prepares for flooding as rain, temperature melt ice
CHICAGO (AP) — Rain and rapidly rising temperatures accompanied by thick fog threatened to cause
Editor’s note
Because of the holidays, the best-seller lists from Publishers Weekly was not available this week.
Book enthusiasts swap and save online
WASHINGTON — It’s like getting a present,” Christa Cothrel, of Arlington, Va., says a little
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo TWENTY YEARS AGO: Then-City Council President Michael Crogan’s 2-month-old
Good mannequins serve as silent salespeople
It’s important to have the right mannequin for the right merchandise. You can spend an awful lot
Bowl roundup \ Saturday’s other game
Florida State 42, Wisconsin 13 ORLANDO, Fla. — Derek Nicholson and Dakota Wilson returned fumbles
Hot off the presses \ The year’s biggest sellers
“Breaking Dawn” by Stephenie Meyer. The finale of Meyer’s million-selling vampire series, and the
Top 10 Crime Stories of 2008
1 A fast-moving fire trapped four children, along with their mother and grandmother, upstairs at
PaperBackSwap How it works
PaperBackSwap How it works 1. Post books you own that you no longer want. 2. Members request
French novel zones in on literary record
Move over, James Joyce and all the other pretenders. The new owner of the record for the longest
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA Q 9 u3 2 vK J 10 8 6 3 w7 4 WEST EAST xJ 10
travel Trends \ A look ahead to 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Here are some of the latest travel trends. TRAINS, PLANES, AUTOMOBILES AND BUSES
The Top 10 Entertainment stories of 2008
1 The Youngstown Playhouse goes dark for the winter. A drop in grants from foundations, coupled
Youngstown & Mahoning County
Youngstown & Mahoning County CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day!”
Schools serve hot lunches during vacation
CINCINNATI (AP) — A school district says the economy is so tight it’s opening its cafeterias during
More states look to Japanese to improve system
COLUMBUS (AP) — Maine’s death certificates are being issued so quickly these days that an out-of-
Guests will remember the food
Scripps Howard iNTERACTIVE: A caterer creates an “interactive culinary kiosk,” in which chefs at
Greyhound offering special fares, discounts
Greyhound offering special fares, discounts NEW YORK — Greyhound is offering a package of special
FIRST NIGHT YOUNGSTOWN
FIRST NIGHT YOUNGSTOWN Arms Family Museum: Tours, 6 p.m.; Triple Play (classical music trio), 7
You can stay at unusual hotels of the world
You can stay at unusual hotels of the world NEW YORK — What do treehouses, prisons, igloos,
hAuthors offer decorating tips
hAuthors offer decorating tips “Home Design Ideas: How to Plan and Decorate a Beautiful Home”
Sellers set the stage for homes
Home staging is the process of cleaning, decluttering and neutralizing to help buyers see a home’s
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
It’s high season for gardening classes
Enrolling for a gardening class would serve as a great New Year’s resolution, says one expert.
girls roundup \ Saturday’s games
Canfield 44, East 40 YOUNGSTOWN — The teams combined for 52 free throws on 38 fouls. There were
boys roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Lowellville 53, Springfield 51 LOWELLVILLE — Anthony Schiraldi’s 3-point goal at the buzzer lifted
Get a deal
Get a deal If you can afford a vacation, 2009 will be “the year of travel deals.” Travel, F3
Israel retaliates against Hamas, hits Gaza Strip with 100 tons of bombs
There is no end in sight for the bloodiest fighting in the Middle East in years. GAZA CITY, Gaza
GLASS: This champagne glass was sold by Garth’s Auctions in Delaware, Ohio, for $40. It may be
GLASS: This champagne glass was sold by Garth’s Auctions in Delaware, Ohio, for $40. It may be by a
Putting ‘High School Musical’ on ice
Choreographer Charles Klapow learned how to skate just to translate the dance to the ice.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
THE BEST OF 2008
Sleeper hits brighten dire year in publishing NEW YORK (AP) — Unless the subject was vampires, or
‘Finder’ garners accolades as top mystery
In “The Finder,” Colin Harrison combines a strong eye for social details and the intricacies of New
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL POLAND 72, FITCH 71 POLAND (6-1) — Gannon Hulea 1-0-2, Niko Fatimus 4-4-15, Ben
Howland wears down Warren JFK, 63-50
A deep bench and balanced attack helped the Tigers to prevail. WARREN — Howland High used its
NFL PREVIEW \ Today’s games
CLEVELAND at PITTSBURGH Kickoff: 1 p.m. Opening line: Steelers by 9. Series history: Steelers lead
‘Sugar Mountain — Live at Canterbury House 1968’
‘Sugar Mountain — Live at Canterbury House 1968’ Neil Young (Reprise) Grade: B Listening to
CELEBRATE!
Party like it isn’t 1999 Top off your New Year’s party with a cheesecake, truffles, tarts, or
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has designed a calendar that will drive Bubble Wrap
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City man has designed a calendar that will drive Bubble Wrap fanatics
Area teen gets top score of 36 on ACT exam
The McDonald senior still considers himself ordinary. MCDONALD — Adam Tura does not believe
Mason saves Blue Jackets’ win
COLUMBUS (AP) — Rookie Steve Mason made 20 saves for his third shutout in Columbus’ 3-0 victory over
Bucks bounced
Bucks bounced Alex Ruoff scored 17 points, leading West Virginia and coach Bob Huggins to a 76-48
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Duquesne Univ. — college-bound clinic will be Tuesday for players age 15-18. Call (412)
Streisand, Freeman to receive honors
They’ve saved Barbra Streisand for last, but another woman may gain more scrutiny when the “Kennedy
Fitness for overweight kids
BOARDMAN — Humility of Mary Health Partners is offering a nutrition and fitness eduction program for overweight children.
Readers: Medication is causing silver hair to turn black
Q. I am 76 years old, and I take Centrum Silver vitamins, calcium, low-dose aspirin, Crestor for
For the most part, it really is the thought that counts with gifts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Most everyone knows the lesson of love and sacrifice told in “The Gift of the
Baghdad bombing kills, hurts scores
BAGHDAD, Iraq — A mini-bus laden with explosives blew up in a Shiite Muslim neighborhood in western
Pediatric weight management program
Pediatric weight management program BOARDMAN — Humility of Mary Health Partners is offering a
White makes right in Mountaineers’ victory
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — During four record-breaking seasons at West Virginia, Pat White made comeback
‘Dark Knight’ will not be visiting mainland China
‘Dark Knight’ will not be visiting mainland China HONG KONG — Batman landed in Hong Kong but that
Air travel growing
Air travel growing Passenger air travel to and from Vietnam has grown between 13 percent and 17
Men’s top 25 \ Saturday’s other games
No. 11 Michigan State 82, Oakland, Mich. 66 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Goran Suton had 16 points and
horizon league \ Saturday’s game
Cleveland St. 91, Notre Dame Coll. 40 CLEVELAND — Norris Cole scored 14 points to lead Cleveland
It’s been a year of ups and downs
The business news came in a familiar form in 2008: “Do you want the good news or the bad news?”
What makes a good teacher? Debate goes on
CLEVELAND (AP) — Researchers who agree that good teaching is invaluable to student learning struggle
Dirty diaper causes caustic burns on boy
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Western Pennsylvania police say a 3-year-old boy left in a dirty diaper for
Landlords are an asset to the city; they are victims of crime, not the cause of it
Opinion: EDITOR: During a blockwatch meeting extensively publicized by The Vindicator, local television
Retailers brimming with affordable gifts
This is an exceptional year for buying gadgets, as the nation’s recession has coincided with a glut
if you go
if you go What: “Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour” When: 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3
MASONIC GROUPS
friday • William Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.
SENIOR CITIZENS
ERIE Railroad • Erie Mahoning Valley Railroad Association will have a meeting at noon Tuesday at
DESIGN FOR ALL AGES
Parents should plan ahead and invest wisely Just because it pays to be practical, doesn’t mean
Governor: Ohio needs massive aid from U.S.
‘Significant’ cuts to public education could be part of Strickland’s proposed state budget due on
STAFF REPORT
In a year of despicably memorable crimes, arguably none was more haunting than the fiery deaths of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Bazetta trustees, year-end meeting, 9 a.m., township hall. Brookfield trustees,
Obama chosen most-admired live man
The president-elect’s wife came in fifth among living women in the poll. WASHINGTON — Another
Ohio woman, 104, to attend inauguration
Ella Mae Johnson of Cleveland said she is impressed by Barack Obama. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ella Mae
Today is Sunday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2008. There are three days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2008. There are three days left in the year. On this date
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Trumbull County Treasurer v. Bruce A. Haddle et al, foreclosure.
Learn financial peace
Learn financial peace AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Community Church, 249 S. Canfield-Niles Road, will
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN A holiday cheer-up visit by Greenlee to Ryan brought them together and they made
PlayStation 3 console sales lag behind the gaming competition
The Nintendo Wii is leading the pack, and the Xbox 360 has a solid following. Three’s a crowd
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Edith T. Hill
Born: Dec. 26, 1908, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Parents: William Harvey and Ella Oliver Thomas.
Mother of special-needs child needs lessons
Dear Annie: My 27-year-old son recently moved in with a woman he met online. “Garth” has brought
TEAMS
TEAMS Bell-Wick Good Times — first-half winner The Handicappers of Sue Simion, Paula Meeker and
REGION
REGION High-tech employment increases in NE Ohio CLEVELAND — High-tech employment in Northeast
Deadline passes for GMAC to clear big hurdle
One of GM’s biggest plants is the Lordstown complex. GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — Even after a
Throw party without breaking the budget
Whether you’re busy with holiday bake sales, class parties and family get-togethers or elegant
Judge weight, texture, quality by handling
terry kovel \ Antiques and collecting Educated collectors find bargains. The more you know, the
Opportunities abound to learn about gardening
Acquiring skills can be simple or challenging. Acquiring horticultural skills can be as
Phantoms preview \ Upcoming games
Phantoms (17-7-2, 36) vs. IceDiggers (16-9-2, 34) When: Today and Monday, 7:15 p.m. Where: The
Losers in 2008 outshine winners
Opinion: As disgraced ex-Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann scrambled last week to prevent his tattered
Bubbly that won’t fizzle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just because some of the seasonal pop has fizzled this year doesn’t mean you’re
Cause of downfall no secret
Opinion: Cause of downfall no secret EDITOR: Does anyone know what caused the downfall of our economy? I
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