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Vindy.com for January 18, 2008
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Speech: Put dream into action
YOUNGSTOWN — Kirk Noden encouraged those attending a program celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Arson charges filed against girl in MCCTC fire
Arson charges filed against girl in MCCTC fire YOUNGSTOWN — Aggravated arson charges have been
State lawmaker says Wal-Mart should not come to Canfield
State lawmaker says Wal-Mart should not come to Canfield CANFIELD — Wal-Mart should respect the
King holiday won’t disrupt Youngstown garbage collection schedule
King holiday won’t disrupt Youngstown garbage collection schedule YOUNGSTOWN — Residential garbage
YSU committee issues its support for Sweets, whose home was shot up last month
xxxx YOUNGSTOWN _ The Executive Committee of Youngstown State University’s Academic Senate and the
Austintown police seek missing 17-year-old
AUSTINTOWN — Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl who has been missing since Jan. 3. Judy
Board finds Aey eligible; sheriff plans to appeal
Board finds Aey eligible; sheriff plans to appeal YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Board of Elections
Protest set at Ohio Penitentiary
YOUNGSTOWN — Prisoner advocacy groups will hold a rally/protest at 2 p.m. Saturday at the entrance
Solicitor charged with theft by deception
BOARDMAN — Any residents who were contacted by phone in the past several days by Tyrone E. Parker
Warren bar sued over music copyrights
WARREN — The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has brought legal action against
Foreclosures push down local home prices
A large number of foreclosed homes is pushing down home sale prices locally, Realtors said. “The
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • William Penn Association, Branch 28 of Youngstown, will meet at
LOUIE TODAY: Mahoning elections director Tom McCabe
The elections board hearing involving Wellington and Aey is today.
Home Makeover Expo to show latest designs
OHIO Home Makeover Expo to show latest designs BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley chapter of the
Seau wants to avoid upset
He and Rodney Harrison are playing their longtime team on Sunday. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The
YMHA must cast wide net in search for new director
YMHA must cast wide net in search for new director The future course of neighborhood and community
Columbiana hands Raiders first league loss
The Clippers rallied from a 21-14 halftime deficit. COLUMBIANA — Playing major defense on Autumn
James scores 27 as Cavaliers win finals rematch, 90-88
It was Cleveland’s first game against San Antonio since the finals sweep. SAN ANTONIO (AP) —
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES East 71, Chaney 33 Warren Harding 43, Mooney
Toyota is turning some heads
In testing at Daytona, the manufacturer’s officials have been pleased. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) —
South Range loses league game
South Range loses league game The Columbiana High girls basketball team did what no other Inter
Chertoff: New border rules to boost ID demands, lines
The biggest change should be at the American- Canadian border. WASHINGTON (AP) — New border-
Sewer rates increase by $6 per quarter
The higher sewer rates went into effect Jan. 1. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township residents
Sell keys United past Lisbon
Maggie Sell’s strong defensive play led the Eagles to their 11th win, 46-44. LISBON — As one
Henin’s serving trouble doesn’t stop win streak
The top-ranked Belgian advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open. MELBOURNE, Australia
Officials seek new ideas to resolve problems with drop-off recycling
The county government study commission has asked for $12,000. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence
Disc golf course changes questioned
One board member says the dog park may increase use of the disc golf course. WARREN — Bill
Trahan, Gamez lead at Hope
The first four rounds of the tournament are a pro-am. PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — D.J. Trahan shot
Mahoning OKs pact with sewer workers
Employees will continue contributing to their health-care premiums. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
NHL ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s games
Capitals 5, Oilers 4, SO WASHINGTON — Matt Bradley scored after 11 other Washington players missed
Cruise biographer defends book
A spokesman for the actor said the book is ‘loaded with false statements.’ NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew
Springfield buys new police vehicle
Trustees adopted a new policy involving public speaking at meetings. NEW SPRINGFIELD —
Bonekovic’s burst keys Brookfield
The senior scored 33 points as the Warriors routed Hubbard, 67-33. HUBBARD — As a league
Electronic billboards post fugitive alerts
The billboards already have produced positive results, officials said. WASHINGTON (AP) —
ACLU files suit to halt switch to paper ballots
CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Thursday seeks to block Ohio’s biggest county from
Governor would like Cabinet-level VA post
Ohio has the nation’s sixth-largest population of veterans. COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland
Warren man is indicted in Jan. 6 shooting death
The accused man was free on bond in a drug case when the shooting occurred. WARREN — A Warren man
FBI probes to see if Tejada lied about drugs
In 2005, he denied taking performance-enhancing drugs. WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Thursday it
Mahoning County MRDD sets 2008 budget of $27.6 million
Duck reports little progress in talks on employee contracts that expired last summer. AUSTINTOWN —
Chevy Centre meetings to start Jan. 28
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials plan to meet during the last week in January with companies that want to
Rodriguez says he’s innocent of accusations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Former West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez is baffled by the stir
Selig has 3-year pact extension
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball owners gave commissioner Bud Selig a three-year
Suspect’s wife waited before reporting death
The FBI said Mexican authorities are trying to track the suspect. JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The
Directors union, producers reach deal
The tentative contract puts pressure on striking Hollywood writers. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood
Judge’s rulings affect 2 criminal cases
One police officer no longer works for the department. LISBON — A judge has overturned a
MEN’S TOP 25 \ Thursday’s games
Cleveland St. 56, No. 12 Butler 52 CLEVELAND — When the final horn sounded, Cleveland State’s fans
Harding tops Mooney in key SVC showdown
Ursuline and East each stayed unbeaten in the Steel Valley. WARREN — Kamela Bender scored 12
Coast Guard calls off search for pilot lost in Lake Erie
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Coast Guard on Thursday called off the search for a missing pilot whose twin-
the scoop
the scoop aeropostale pitches in One third of all homeless people are under the age of 18. Do
Signs point to presidential run by Bloomberg
Opinion: WASHINGTON — If you thought Sen. Barack Obama’s victory in the Iowa caucuses was historic and Sen.
YSU men blew a 67-61 Horizon League contest to old nemesis Valparaiso.
YSU men blew a 67-61 Horizon League contest to old nemesis Valparaiso. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Kid at heart: Favre’s story inspires fans
His counterpart, Eli Manning, has grown up this postseason. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — If America’s
Party endorsement draws a blank stare
Opinion: What if you asked people to attend a party with the enticement that something good could happen to
“George of the Jungle” (7:30 p.m., Cartoon Network): He starred in a classic cartoon
“George of the Jungle” (7:30 p.m., Cartoon Network): He starred in a classic cartoon series 40 years
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
Three youth baseball groups in Warren merge into one
The new organization will be called the Warren Athletic Club. WARREN — Three city youth
“I don’t know if it’s just arrogance. I don’t know if it’s ignorance.
“I don’t know if it’s just arrogance. I don’t know if it’s ignorance. But you’ve been locked up at
Huntington Bancshares suffers 4th-quarter loss
The bank recorded a $239 million loss but predicted profits for 2008. COLUMBUS (AP) — Huntington
Playboy chooses Cortland woman for special edition
The magazine will go on sale Jan. 29. CORTLAND — Lisa Neeld has always brought the heat, but
A little deregulation went a long way
Opinion: For about the past 30 years, our nation has been traveling the deregulation highway, a road with no
Use what opponents think they know
The longer you play poker with the same bunch of guys, the more likely it is that they’ll pick up on
New Orleans cops finally have a home
The city has boosted the budget for the police department. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After a trying
Mahoning juvenile court seeks diversion programs
Outstanding applicants must have or form a choir. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Juvenile Court is
Judge’s rulings affect criminal cases
LISBON — A judge has overturned a guilty plea in an assault case involving a policeman and
One monster of a story
‘Cloverfield’ gives a panicked-person’s eye view of horrible happenings in New York City.
‘CLOVERFIELD’
‘CLOVERFIELD’ Grade: C Director: Matt Reeves Running time: 1 hour, 24 minutes Rating: PG-13
STEELHOUNDS Weekend preview
On deck: The Youngstown SteelHounds begin a three-game series with the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs
GM, Toyota working to develop ultracheap car
GM’s Chinese joint venture is building a car that sells for $3,500. DETROIT (AP) — The world’s two
Vet tells students what to do when a dog attacks
Big dogs are not always the most dangerous. BROOKFIELD — You’re walking down the street and
YSU spring enrollment 2.5% above a year ago
The university is hoping for an enrollment of 14,000 students this fall. YOUNGSTOWN — The
New goalie key reason for Penguins’ success
Ty Conklin is unbeaten in 11 regulation games since becoming the starter. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
First Degree show to be in Boardman
BOARDMAN — The First Degree band will play at the Lanai, 7631 South Ave., Boardman, tonight. A
Today is Friday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2008. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2008. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date in
A prison like no other
Opinion: In an interview with TV host Tyra Banks, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton
Delphi makes progress to get out of bankruptcy
Labor unions are objecting to a management compensation plan. NEW YORK (AP) — Auto parts supplier
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
YSU loses lead, not game: Penguins rally for victory
The win over Wright State snapped a two-game losing streak for Youngstown State. YOUNGSTOWN —
Man gets 6 years for sex offense
YOUNGSTOWN — An Alliance man is going to prison for sexual battery against a 17-year-old female
PET OWNERSHIP
PET OWNERSHIP Tips for success How to care for a pet: Dogs take a lot of time: “The expression
Presidential election awakens sleeping giant of discontent
Opinion: Presidential election awakens sleeping giant of discontent EDITOR: In the recently completed
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Warren Athletic Club
Children wanting to play baseball and softball in the city can sign up at these locations:
Buckeyes win fifth straight, drop Illinois, 43-42
COLUMBUS (AP) — Maria Moeller made a 3-pointer with 14 seconds remaining to give No. 16 Ohio State a
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Regional games
MEN Grove City 73, Waynesburg 71 WAYNESBURG, Pa. — The Grove City College men’s basketball team
Federal Reserve report, debt push stocks lower
The Dow has already given back its 2007 gains. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street extended its 2008
Phantoms Showcase features future’s best
College and pro scouts will converge on the Ice Zone. BOARDMAN — NHL top draft picks Patrick Kane
Jack is looking for love
Jack is looking for love NEW YORK — Jack Nicholson, the legendary ladies’ man, says he’d like to
Smart car rolls into U.S.
Smart cars are arriving at 68 U.S. dealerships this month. DETROIT (AP) — Americans who want to
Reasons for hope and fear in Iraq
Opinion: Iraq is back. The story is back on Page One and back in the presidential primaries. Has any
Tangled web: Spider-Man, Mary Jane split in plot twist
While fans were shocked at the news at first, some have really grown to like the idea. LOS
Mortgage rates decline again
Many economists expect mortgage rates won’t go much lower. WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates on 30-year
The smear campaign state
The smear campaign state Scripps Howard News Service: Perhaps it was because consultant Lee
Man gets 4 years
Man gets 4 years YOUNGSTOWN— A 27-year-old man is going to prison for four years for domestic
Vindy.com News Podcast for January 18, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, January 18 is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
WOMEN’S TOP 25 Thursday’s other games
No. 2 Tennessee 65, Kentucky 40 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Even after a lopsided victory, Candace Parker did
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