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Vindy.com for January 1, 2008
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Man shot in leg on West Side
Man shot in leg on West Side YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Thurston Jr., 26, was shot in the leg as he
Teen starts Boardman house fire
Teen starts Boardman house fire BOARDMAN — A home at 5133 South Ave. sustained $35,000 damage
Agency to get $87,100 to help AIDS victims
YOUNGSTOWN — Meridian Services Inc. in Mahoning County will receive an $87,100 grant to assist
Craig Beach police chief assesses department’s future
Craig Beach police chief assesses department’s future CRAIG BEACH — The police department here is
Improvement in Trumbull rating to lower cost of home insurance
Improvement in Trumbull rating to lower cost of home insurance WARREN — Tom Gladd, Trumbull
Warren man shot on Youngstown’s North Side
Warren man shot on Youngstown’s North Side YOUNGSTOWN — Marquies Johnson, 20, of Idylwild Street,
Plans in place to develop Trumbull County parks
Plans in place to develop Trumbull County parks WARREN — Wintertime and natural attractions will
When 2007 began, the ice war between Youngstown SteelHounds owner Herb Washington and Mahoning
When 2007 began, the ice war between Youngstown SteelHounds owner Herb Washington and Mahoning
5 in family in minivan killed in crash
Three people in the van had life-threatening injuries. TOLEDO (AP) — A drunken driver sped down a
To-do list will help hosts plan event
The bridal party should know what is expected of them. The bridal party is responsible for
NBA Roundup - Monday’s games
Pistons 114, Bucks 69 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and Chauncey Billups
Riots continue in Kenya
hRiots continue in Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s president threatened a tough crackdown Monday as
Little improvements go a long way in the New Year
Dear Readers: Happy new year! I hope the first day of 2008 is going well for you and your family,
Browns offer farewells after close call on playoffs
Cleveland was 10-6 but missed the postseason because of tiebreakers. BEREA — There were a
Buckeyes looking for redemption after haunting Florida defeat
Ohio State again is challenged to find a way to slow a speedy SEC team. Profound words never
Violence, opium production on the rise
U.S. officials nonetheless insist there has been progress in Afghanistan. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP)
Man arrested in unauthorized removal
YOUNGSTOWN — Dominic J. Mamone was arrested on charges of unauthorized removal and possession of
Game on! Penguins, Sabres get ready for extra chills at Bills’ frosty stadium
It will be the NHL’s first outdoor game in the United States. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Brian
Dog washes pamper pets
Self-service dog washes allow pets to bathe outside the home. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maureen
Auburn prevails by 3 in OT; Oregon romps in Sun Bowl
Kentucky defeated Florida State in the Music City Bowl. ATLANTA — Auburn freshman quarterback
Let’s make 2008 the year of change for the region
Youngstown State University will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with an eye to the
Gasoline prices average $3.07 per gallon in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio motorists are paying an average of more than $3 a gallon for gasoline as 2007
First Night delights
The event concluded with fireworks and a ball drop. YOUNGSTOWN — The crowds that descended on
GOP 2008 agenda? It’s the illegals, stupid
Opinion: Who said this? “Immigration to this country is increasing and is making its greatest relative
GM exec credited with new approach
The new exec broke down barriers that hindered design. DETROIT (AP) — Before Bob Lutz joined
Last day of 2007 sees Dow drop 101 points
The Dow finished the year with a 6 percent gain. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended a painful year
Realty Towers work to start this month
The downtown property owner is seeking funding for two other projects. YOUNGSTOWN — With about
Jeff Hehr was riding a bus with his summer league baseball team in Kansas when he got a call from a
Jeff Hehr was riding a bus with his summer league baseball team in Kansas when he got a call from a
For most of the college football head coaches with Mahoning Valley ties, it was a fall to remember.
For most of the college football head coaches with Mahoning Valley ties, it was a fall to remember.
Concerned for possible loss of Mahoning Valley Hospital
Opinion: Concerned for possible loss of Mahoning Valley Hospital EDITOR: I am writing this letter not
Sebring groups cheer U.S. troops with packages of needed items
Care packages are being shipped overseas to stationed troops. SEBRING — Troops stationed in
October won’t be remembered fondly by Cleveland Indians fans as their team reached the
October won’t be remembered fondly by Cleveland Indians fans as their team reached the American
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield Board of Education, reorganizational meeting, 7 p.m., high school
YSU president’s home riddled by bullets
LIBERTY — Youngstown State University President Dr. David Sweet returned from out of town this
Cincinnati Post prints last editions
The newspaper got its start in 1881. CINCINNATI (AP) — The final Post editions hit the streets
The Valley had its ups and downs in 2007. Here’s a look back at many of the big news stories
The Valley had its ups and downs in 2007. Here’s a look back at many of the big news stories of the
It was the kind of season Cavaliers fans dreamed about for almost four decades and expected when
It was the kind of season Cavaliers fans dreamed about for almost four decades and expected when
Fitch High’s Tony Jameson might not have had a perfect season in 2007, but on the final
Fitch High’s Tony Jameson might not have had a perfect season in 2007, but on the final Saturday he
Apartment fire
Apartment fire AUSTINTOWN — A malfunctioning space heater caused Sunday’s fire at the Hillbrook
“Give this process a chance to be finished. This is the time for Kenyans to come
“Give this process a chance to be finished. This is the time for Kenyans to come together.”
Success in education depends on family
Opinion: As the new year begins, all manner of lists get made. Among them, year after year, is the list of
New-vehicle sales show slight increase
The top-selling new vehicle in November was the Chevrolet Trailblazer. New-vehicle sales in
NHL Roundup - Monday’s games
Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 2 COLUMBUS — Rick Nash scored three times to break out of a goal-scoring
What's cut?
WHAT’S CUT? Some state tax changes in Ohio in 2008: Income tax: Cut 4.2 percent for individuals.
Report: Fix Ohio’s youth prisons
Children are not being educated or rehabilitated, the report said. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s youth
“Desperate Spaces” (1 p.m., HGTV): Planning to perk up your place in ’08?
“Desperate Spaces” (1 p.m., HGTV): Planning to perk up your place in ’08? “Desperate Spaces” offers
Here are some examples, in no particular order, of people who made a difference in the Mahoning
Here are some examples, in no particular order, of people who made a difference in the Mahoning
Ohio is playing ‘catch-up’ economically, Strickland says
The governor gives his thoughts on Ohio school funding reform. COLUMBUS — There’s a mantra
On New Year’s Day, here’s some food for thought
Dear Readers: Happy New Year. We hope you woke up this morning safe and sound, and not filled with
Ben Carson: A man worth listening to
Opinion: In the midst of year-end craziness — taking care of my organization’s year-closing business and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. John K. Zumrick, sentenced to one year; drivers’ license
If another country held captives as U.S. does, we’d say it was wrong
Opinion: The Supreme Court heard arguments in December in cases brought by detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
Theme showers become parties
A typical bridal shower can be transformed from a gab fest into the party of the year. A
People who made a difference in 2007
Sometimes it just takes inspiration and a desire to improve your world. YOUNGSTOWN — It really
New for 2008: Ohioans get cuts in taxes
A state tax cut passed in 2005 is being phased in. New Year’s Day brings a tax cut for Ohio
Ravenna man jailed after scuffle
AUSTINTOWN — A Ravenna man who yanked the wire out of the back of the blood-alcohol content machine
Some final campaigning before caucuses
It’s a three-way race for the Democrats, with Huckabee and Romney locked in a GOP battle. DES
Chaney High School classes of 1947, 1948 and 1949 will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
X Chaney High School classes of 1947, 1948 and 1949 will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Tuesday at
Talks set on MRDD levies
The MRDD board president asked to meet with the commissioners. LISBON — The Columbiana County
Girl Scout cookie sales to begin
NILES — As the new year gets under way, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio will kick off their sale
Canfield High’s baseball season lasted two hours longer then expected, but the Cardinals
Canfield High’s baseball season lasted two hours longer then expected, but the Cardinals couldn’t
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder’s first season in the af2 was a huge success
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder’s first season in the af2 was a huge success even though
Ron Paul supporters see hope in Montana
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Supporters of long-shot presidential hopeful Ron Paul say the Montana
New judge will hear sick-school lawsuit
A common pleas court judge said an attorney accused him of improprieties. WARREN — A five-year-old
Young actor discusses role in film ‘The Water Horse’
The fantasy is only the second film for the young actor who lives in England. Don’t ask if you
Aching Steelers face tough Jaguars
Pittsburgh is 6-5 since a 4-1 start. PITTSBURGH (AP) — And the Pittsburgh Steelers thought they
Hunter’s death remains under investigation
The hunter had turned 46 Sunday, when he was shot to death. WARREN — Township police and a
Guessing game fits for Browns
Their quarterback situation could produce some interesting offers before the NFL Draft. BEREA —
Ravens fire Billick, staff after 5-11 year
The Baltimore coach won one Super Bowl in his nine seasons. OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Brian Billick
Ravens fire Billick
Ravens fire Billick One season removed from a 13-win season, Brian Billick was fired as coach of
December was odd month for weather
Like other months in 2007, December was a month for extremes. YOUNGSTOWN — Last month was one
1 General Motors Corp. announces two new vehicles will be built at its Lordstown complex,
1 General Motors Corp. announces two new vehicles will be built at its Lordstown complex,
KELLY PAVLIK SCORED A HAT TRICK IN THE RING
1. It was almost 2 a.m. in Atlantic City, but the hundreds of Youngstown natives gathered inside
Officials: Security advice ignored
U.S. officials said they provided Bhutto aides with intelligence on assassination threats.
Fireworks were among the highlights at First Night Youngstown to ring in the new year. The
Fireworks were among the highlights at First Night Youngstown to ring in the new year. The
Toledo science museum shuts its doors
TOLEDO (AP) — After almost 11 years, closing day has come for COSI Toledo, though officials hope
Young Irish actress makes mark in ‘Atonement’
Young Irish actress makes mark in ‘Atonement’ LOS ANGELES — Her role in “Atonement” earned Saoirse
Anyone who remembers the first 20 minutes of the Cleveland Browns’ 2007 season had to be
Anyone who remembers the first 20 minutes of the Cleveland Browns’ 2007 season had to be amazed that
Business news digest
OHIO Aqua Ohio joins network for emergency response BOARDMAN — Aqua Ohio and four other water
TOP 25 Roundup Monday’s games
MEN No. 7 Georgetown 82, Fordham 55 WASHINGTON — DaJuan Summers had 15 points and nine rebounds
Success of ice skating rink has Warren Mayor O’Brien pleased
Paid attendance has been about 300 per day at the ice rink. WARREN — The large number of people
Vindy.com News Podcast for January 1, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, January 1, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.