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It's a wrap: 'Elves' take care of 2,500 gifts for seniors
Carol Hitchcock, owner of Home Instead Senior Care, and Santa survey a pile of gifts donated to the Be a Santa for a Senior program. The program will distribute more than 2,500 gifts to about 620 seniors.
Bill proposes to put GPS devices on homeless sex offenders
Bill proposes to put GPS devices on homeless sex offenders
U.S. Census Bureau to hire 24K Ohioans for 2010 Census
Census Bureau to hire thousands of Ohioans for 2010 Census
Jabali African Cultural event at YSU set for Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The 10th annual Jabali (The Rock) African Cultural Celebration sponsored by Youngstown State University’s Africana Studies Program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday
45 people apply to become Mill Creek MetroParks board members
45 people apply to become Mill Creek MetroParks board members
MammoVan to visit Shepherd of the Valley facilities in Trumbull, Mahoning
MammoVan to visit Trumbull, Mahoning facilities
Eastern Gateway Community College campus coming to Warren
Eastern Gateway Community College coming to Warren
Appellate court upholds murder conviction for Gregory McGee
Appellate court upholds murder conviction for Gregory McGee
TCTC students to sell wares at art gallery
TCTC students to sell wares at art gallery NILES — Trumbull Career and Technical Center is
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS TODAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.,
Obama urges major new stimulus plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called for a major new burst of federal spending Tuesday,
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2009. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date
Partisanship still rules
Partisanship still rules Dallas Morning News: Was it really just a year ago that Barack Obama’s
HOME STRETCH
Pavlik shakes off rust, prepares for YSU bout The champ will face Miguel Espino in a title fight
Agreement on spending
Agreement on spending WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators sealed an agreement Tuesday night on
Celebrating Hanukkah with dairy
Fresh lemon zest and dried blueberries make the creamy ricotta cheese filling in these blintzes
Conley’s drive lifts Grizzlies over Cavaliers, 111-109, in overtime
LeBron James scored 43 points for Cleveland. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Conley drove past
Phantoms prep for Round 2 vs. Ice
Indiana defeated Youngstown in the USHL opener at the Covelli Centre. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
Quinn says he’s no fan of Steelers
BEREA (AP) — Like so many Ohio kids raised on football, Brady Quinn developed a strong distaste for
Church plans showing of relationship film
Church plans showing of relationship film CANFIELD — Canfield Christian Church will show the movie
Daughter’s involvement with teacher upsets mom
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: My outgoing, popular and smart
Cornbread dressing recipe returns for the holidays
heloise Dear Readers: With the holidays here, it’s time to reprint my mother’s delicious family
NBA roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
Celtics 98, Bucks 89 BOSTON — Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his
Which holiday was that?
Opinion: Which holiday was that? EDITOR: I have been a resident of Mahoning County for 75 years and I
Getting It Right
GETtING IT RIGHT Tariq Goode, a Youngstown State University junior, is not a member of Kappa Alpha
20,000 mourn 4 slain officers
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — About 20,000 mourners, mostly members of law enforcement from Washington state
Findings: Some temp nurses unfit for the job
Agencies that supply temporary nurses to the nation’s hospitals are taking perilous shortcuts in
Officials: Dems reach deal to drop government option
WASHINGTON (AP) — After days of secret talks, Senate Democrats tentatively agreed Tuesday night to
Metro Digest
Gas-line repairs continue YOUNGSTOWN — Crews from Dominion East Ohio estimate that gas-line and
GM plans to scale back sales incentives
GM wants to get away from being the industry’s incentives leader, an official said. Don’t
Polamalu uncertain about playing again this season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — With the Pittsburgh Steelers fast running out of games and his left knee still not
Massive jobs program is a no-brainer
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Even the Scarecrow from the “Wizard of Oz” would know that this is a no-brainer. Of
City school board contends state panel is going too far
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board is challenging what appears to be an attempt by the state
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Erik J. Bowyer, 27, of 16555 Longs Church Road, East
Loaded Poland lineup too much for Lakeview
Nick Fatimus and Darius Patton combined for 37 points in the opening win. By JIM FLICK
Eagles sky high in opener
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s games Youngstown Christian scored 60 points in the second half
Board OKs rehab of city street
The loan fund is financed with federal stimulus money. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control
Militants strike Baghdad government targets; 127 die
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide car bomb flattened a court building, and an explosives-rigged ambulance
Historical society meeting
Historical society meeting YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Historical Society will conduct a public meeting
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA K Q J 3 2 uJ 5 vA K 9 wK 8 WEST EAST x9
McChrystal backs Afghan plan to skeptical Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Questioned by skeptical lawmakers, the U.S. general running the war in Afghanistan
Trying to make sense of tragedy
Cops await lab results in deaths of students By DENISE DICK BOARDMAN — Colin Hart was always
Man arrested in thefts at school
CANFIELD — A 18-year-old man who was being tutored at Canfield Middle School is charged with theft
Leaked draft climate proposal provokes controversy at summit
COPENHAGEN (AP) — A leaked Danish document at the U.N. climate conference provoked angry criticism
Teen faces robbery charges
The boy was wanted on a warrant for felonious assault. YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested a 16-year-
Poland and Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Dec. 1 Breaking
Students vie for trip to Disney
About 25 people listened as the students quizzed them on recycling facts. There is no Planet
THE 12 DAYS OF COOKIES
Day 1 Start the holiday cookie season off right with these rich molasses cookies. The deep flavor
Bryant Gumbel reveals lung-cancer condition
Bryant Gumbel reveals lung-cancer condition NEW YORK — Bryant Gumbel says he’s recovering from
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Hubbard Park and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.
‘It took 18 years — it was 18 long years’
The execution of Kenneth Biros brings closure to Tami Engstrom’s family. LUCASVILLE —Con-
This boy is every tween’s dream
Justin Bieber By JON BREAM MINNEAPOLIS — Dreaming of becoming a hockey star, the Canadian
Northern Ohio getting ready for season’s first winter storm
CLEVELAND (AP) — Tow-truck drivers, snowplow operators and Christmas tree farmers across Ohio are
CBS cancels another daytime drama
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS canceled “As the World Turns” on Tuesday, putting the company that coined the
Yankees, Tigers, D’backs near deal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Yankees, Tigers and Diamondbacks neared agreement Tuesday on a three-team
Turn frozen hash browns into tasty, speedy latkes
Latkes aren’t all that difficult to make, but it’s always nice to amp the flavor and trim some time
Table-games vote delayed
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state House of Representatives delayed voting on a bill to legalize table
In order to save season, Steelers say they must change
A four-game losing streak and fourth-quarter failures have the defending champions stumped.
OFF TO A SLOW START
The men’s team has dropped 2 to Horizon League opponents By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — The
Rodgers guides Packers past Ravens
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ray Lewis believes that the Ravens will make a run to the playoffs.
job creation | Key elements
Here are the key elements of the job-creation package President Barack Obama outlined Tuesday:
Prison official: Single-drug protocol worked as expected, despite criticism
One of Biros’ lawyers still criticized the death method. COLUMBUS — Ohio’s new single-drug
China extends lead over US as world’s biggest auto market
SHANGHAI (AP) — China extended its lead over the U.S. as the world’s biggest auto market in
Fact check: Obama likes both sides of argument
WASHINGTON — In President Barack Obama’s hands, the $700 billion financial rescue fund offers a bit
NASCAR spotlight has Danica Patrick in focus
PHOENIX (AP) — Danica Patrick received all kinds of advice during her lengthy flirtation with
Quaker Steak creating contest
SHARON, Pa. — Quaker Steak & Lube is creating a video contest for customers to launch its latest
In Beck, Fox has familiar demagogue
Opinion: For nearly a century, the Anti-Defamation League has stared unflinchingly into the dark corners of
Time Warner is looking for a fair call from the NFL
Opinion: Time Warner is looking for a fair call from the NFL EDITOR: Time Warner Cable agrees with the
Palin’s real test has yet to come
Opinion: At midday Friday, Sarah Palin’s book-signing road show rolled into Plano, Texas, attracting yet
Business Digest
REGION Youngstown-Warren area ranked 25th by Forbes YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown-Warren
General Motors close to naming new CFO
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is close to replacing its chief financial officer after finding a
Ohio administers justice in executing Kenneth Biros
Editorial: Ohio administers justice in executing Kenneth Biros Kenneth Biros declared himself ready to meet
Paper: Little proof Tamiflu works
LONDON (AP) — British researchers say there is little evidence Tamiflu stops complications in
H1N1 toll includes a few types of pets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A handful of pets have been sickened with H1N1 flu in recent weeks, but here are
Are we getting jobs or a snow job?
Opinion: President Obama keeps talking about the jobs his administration is “creating” but there are more
Search engines fooled by scams
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even search engines can get suckered by Internet scams. With a little sleight
Simon Property Group to buy Prime Outlet centers
DES MOINES, Iowa — Simon Property Group Inc. said Tuesday it will buy the outlet-shopping centers
Fla. hospital releases Woods’ mother-in-law
OCOEE, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods’ mother-in-law collapsed at his home and was rushed to a hospital
Lawrence officials face opposition to cuts
Planned budget cuts will impact county 4-H programs. NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Lawrence County
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Rafael and Jody Molina, Mineral Ridge, girl, Dec. 2. Ernest III and
Man found guilty of attempted murder
The gunman faces six to 13 years in prison at Thursday’s sentencing. YOUNGSTOWN — A six-man,
Best bets on TV tonight
“Barbara Walters Presents: The Most Fascinating People of 2009” (10 p.m., ABC): It’s that time of
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