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OSHP checking for alcohol evidence in dispatcher crash
AUSTINTOWN — Authorities are now investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the car crash that claimed the life of a Girard police dispatcher.
Festival of Lights and Decoration Tour
YOUNGSTOWN — City Councilman Jamael Tito Brown, D-3rd, along with various block-watch and community leaders, will host a Festival of Lights and Decoration Tour of the city’s North Side from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Police looking for men who robbed couple in downtown Youngstown
Robbers take money from couple in downtown Youngstown
Struthers law director can't be forced to resign, judge says
Struthers law director can't be forced to resign
Ohio unemployment rises to 10.6 percent in November
Ohio unemployment rises to 10.6 percent in November
BREAKING NEWS: Bars banned from showing Pavlik fight
BREAKING NEWS: Bars banned from showing Pavlik fight
Grand jury to hear theft case against former PTO treasurer
STRUTHERS — The case of a former Springfield Local PTO treasurer accused of stealing from the
Judge sentences man to six-year prison term for vehicular homicide
Judge sentences man to six-year prison term
Beaver Township trustees meet Saturday morning to prepare 2010 budget
Beaver Township trustees meet Saturday morning
Fundraiser for Ed Port set for Monday in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar in the Austintown Plaza , 6000 Mahoning Ave., has
Young cookie bakers invited to compete
Young cookie bakers invited to compete CLEVELAND — The Polish National Alliance, District 9, is
KELLY LAMB | CRAIG AGLER
KELLY LAMB CRAIG AGLER YOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Kelly Anne Lamb, daughter of William and
SEVASTI HADZIGEORGE | ALEX GEDRA
SEVASTI HADZIGEORGE ALEX GEDRA YOUNGSTOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 as
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10
Pavlik poster
Area boxing fans will want to get a copy of today's Vindicator for a full-page poster of Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik.
YSU eyes 3.5% hike in tuition
The university is looking for ways to deal with a possible large loss of state funds.
Glover, Mathews in bowl
There will be a Youngstown-area connection to the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day in
Traficant faces struggle in casino plan, possible election bid, analysts say
CANFIELD —Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. vowed to bring an Indian gambling casino to the
The basics on boxing’s belts
YOUNGSTOWN — Over the past six months, the WBC and the WBO have sent a very simple message to Kelly
YCS outlasts Chaney in 2 OT
YOUNGSTOWN — In a game that featured 49 missed free throws, five players that fouled out, missed
State: EGCC plan won’t end link with career centers
The career centers have been assured they will remain partners. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio’s chancellor
Phantoms face pair of East rivals
YOUNGSTOWN — For the second straight weekend, the Youngstown Phantoms’ opponents will consist of the
Competitive Spirit
Businesses in Boardman brighten up holiday mood By RICK ROUAN BOARDMAN — First it was a
Bayuk resigns as coach at Campbell
When Jeff Bayuk was hired as Campbell’s varsity football coach three years ago, he promised to stay
Foster mom receives 9 years in death of toddler
WARREN — The 31-year-old Champion woman who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the April
Convicted child-sex offender eligible for parole in January
WARREN — It’s possible that a videotape showing Martin Petersime engaging in lewd conduct after
YSU women can’t slow Saint Francis shooters
LORETTO, Pa. — Saint Francis (Pa.) shot 10-for-14 on 3-pointers in the first half to build a 25-
Mayor calls Valley’s low rank for business ‘almost comical’
The mayor combats Youngstown’s poor ranking with large business expansions planned for the city.
More ads planned for WRTA
YOUNGSTOWN — Ridership for the Western Reserve Transit Authority’s curb-to-curb service increased
Butler acquires rare masterpiece
Lou Zona, left, director of the Butler Institute of American Art, and William and Linda Roemer display a work of art by Jackson Pollock. The Roemers donated the painting, titled “Silver and Black,” to the Youngstown museum.
Valley native, now with Disney, to speak to KSU grads
KENT — Youngstown native Robert Billingslea, vice president of corporate urban affairs and
Warren picks up state Babe Ruth tournament
WARREN — Warren’s Burbank Park will be the site of the 2010 Ohio Cal Ripken League state
Court halts boy’s return
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court delayed the return of a 9-year-old boy to his U.S.
Confused and In Love should find someone else
Dear Annie: For two years and counting, I have been attracted to a married man. We became friends at
‘THE ROAD’
‘THE ROAD’ Grade: B Director: John Hillcoat Running time: 1 hour 59 minutes Rating: R for
“ABC World News” (5:30 p.m., ABC): It’s sign-off time for Charles Gibson,
“ABC World News” (5:30 p.m., ABC): It’s sign-off time for Charles Gibson, presiding over his final
PROPERTY TRANSFERS
PROPERTY TRANSFERS The numbers for real-estate property transfers: 2005: 12,878 2006: 12,310
sade’s ‘soldier’
sade’s ‘soldier’ Sade knows how to make an entrance. “Soldier of Love” (Epic), her first new music
Pakistan disagrees with US criticism
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Bristling at criticism from Washington, Pakistan’s army dismissed U.S.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown. Various
‘Avatar’ will amaze
Shrug off the wince- inducing dialogue. Try to flow with the familiar plot. And ignore the New
Carbon-monoxide detectors can prevent illnesses or deaths
Dear Readers: You should install carbon-monoxide detectors near bedrooms in your home to prevent
FEC rips huge loophole in election reform regs
Opinion: The Federal Election Commission might as well be renamed the Federal Execution Commission, for it
Ohio-based Cedar Fair sale sends amusement industry into a loop
TOLEDO (AP) — The amusement park industry’s bumpy ride this year took another twist as one of the
Fiat CEO confirms Chrysler engine will be built in US
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Fiat SpA will build a new, more fuel-efficient engine for Fiat and
New jobs generated by private sector
Opinion: President Barack Obama held a jobs summit recently but made clear that he doesn’t think he can find
NATION
NATION Pepsi advertising on Super Bowl dries up MILWAUKEE — Pepsi will not advertise its drinks
The roots of politics run deep in health-care reform debate
Editorial: The roots of politics run deep in health-care reform debate The script for health-care reform
Meet two unsung heroes who risked all
Opinion: In this Christmas season, I want to pay tribute to two unsung heroes who stood up to repressive
WASHINGTON — By now everyone with an opinion about the viability of President Obama’s
Opinion: WASHINGTON — By now everyone with an opinion about the viability of President Obama’s new strategy
Kill the health-care bill
Opinion: Kill the health-care bill EDITOR: I have always understood that America is the beacon of free
Bengals remember teammate Henry
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chris Henry was no stranger to trouble. Indeed, his multiple arrests during
Americans have no grounds to question Italian justice
Opinion: Americans have no grounds to question Italian justice EDITOR: After reading the New York Times
US decision to keep its Citigroup stock shows poor timing
Citigroup stock dropped another 7 percent Thursday. WASHINGTON (AP) — Everything was set: The
Man convicted in ’07 fatal crash asks for early release from prison
WARREN — A Stoneboro, Pa., man convicted of killing a Liberty motorcyclist and leaving the accident
MarketWatch
LOS ANGELES — We all know the fable of the tortoise ultimately winning his painstakingly measured
Toy makers win reprieve in testing of toys for lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of toys and other children’s products won a reprieve Thursday from federal
Cribbs confident new deal will come soon
BEREA (AP) — Josh Cribbs hopes his patience is finally going to pay off in a big way. Cribbs had
Ohio budget deal will bring higher taxes to many in state
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohioans will pay more in 2009 taxes than expected because a budget compromise
Nebraska’s Nelson keeps reform bill in state of limbo limbo
Former President Bill Clinton issued an appeal to keep the health-reform measure alive Thursday.
Indianapolis beats Jaguars 35-31
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Peyton Manning completed every pass early and one big one late, exactly
Penguins beat Flyers in shootout
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The streaking Pittsburgh Penguins left the Philadelphia Flyers behind — again.
Metro digest || H1N1 shots at 2 sites
H1N1 shots at 2 sites WARREN — The Trumbull County Health Department will give free H1N1 shots at
Quakers make a statement in win
SALEM — Two of the area’s premier girls basketball teams in Division II, Salem and Struthers,
New Bank of America CEO faces tough tasks ahead
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — In two weeks Brian Moynihan will take on what is sure to be the toughest job
Health-care reform in Senate relies heavily on regulation
WASHINGTON — When Senate Democratic leaders agreed this week to remove a new public insurance plan
OSU heads to bowl without Carter
COLUMBUS — Ohio State will be without freshman wide receiver Duron Carter when it takes on Oregon in
‘AVATAR’
‘AVATAR’ Grade: A- Director: James Cameron Rating: PG-13 for intense epic battle sequences and
‘Precious’ Hard to watch, hard to forget
This movie is harrowing and unforgiving. “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
prep basketball roundup Thursday’s other games
Springfield 53, Lisbon 52 NEW MIDDLETOWN — Lexi Zubick made two free throws with 11 seconds left
‘The Road’ offers a grim look at the end
The end, when it comes, may look a lot like this — gray skies shrouding the ash-covered ruins of
Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Pre-School Nature Hour: Winter Wildlife Celebration (pre-register at Ford), 10
Game of Hope to feature one of Valley’s leaders
YOUNGSTOWN — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is announcing the “Nominate-A-Player Award”
State OKs $1.2M for building additions
NILES — The Ohio School Facilities Commission has awarded an additional $1.2 million for new
MUC faces familiar rival for title
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has become the Mount Union of the west. Making five
Salem schools released from fiscal watch
SALEM — After three years, the Salem City School District has been released from fiscal watch.
US official urges more people to get flu vaccine
US official urges more people to get flu vaccine WASHINGTON — A flu shot for the holidays?
Man convicted of Feb. ’09 rape, kidnapping
WARREN — A Niles man who has spent most of his adult life behind bars is going back to prison for up
NEWSMAKERS || Oprah’s donation
Oprah’s donation ATLANTA — A private middle school in inner-city Atlanta has received $1.5 million
Insurgents hacked into live video feeds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan have hacked into live video feeds from Predator
Officials: US missiles kill 17 in Pakistan
MIR ALI, Pakistan (AP) — Two U.S. missile strikes pummeled targets inside the main sanctuary used by
Grandparents accompany students on trip down memory lane to the Butler
AUSTINTOWN — Wanda Wilson was excited about every part of Watson Elementary School’s tribute to
THURSDAY LOTTERIES
THURSDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 7-4-6 Pick 4, 8-6-7-8 Rolling Cash 5, 1
Danica Patrick to make NASCAR debut in Calif.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Danica Patrick will ease her way into NASCAR by skipping the Nationwide
Boehner: Guantanamo could be deal breaker on Afghan funds
WASHINGTON — House Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio warned Thursday that he would not back
US aid offer boosts deal at climate talks
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Large pieces of a climate deal fell into place Thursday with new offers from the
Going down a rocky road? Towns returning to gravel
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Ever since the invention of the automobile, paved roads have meant progress.
Look past the deadline
Look past the deadline Star Tribune, Minneapolis: Regardless of which strategic option President
Obama leaves to join talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — With global climate-change talks at a critical juncture, President Barack Obama
Christmas Eve hours announced for city post offices
Post offices in the Youngstown and 444 ZIP code service area will be open Christmas Eve but will
Mexican troops kill drug kingpin
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican troops acting on information from U.S. officials took out drug kingpin
Not a surprise: Lee wanted to remain with the Phils
SEATTLE — Cliff Lee wanted to stay in Philadelphia. The Phillies’ postseason star said he proposed
Traficant: still outrageous and bitter, too
Opinion: It seemed just like old times. James A. Traficant Jr. standing at a podium talking about some wild
Judge: Sex-offender law unconstitutional
PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A judge has ruled that a North Carolina law limiting sex offenders’ ability
Fight site is a win-win for YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — All will be ready at Youngstown State University’s Beeghly Center long before boxing
Engineer requests funding change
Merge the tax-map and auditor’s real-estate offices, the auditor suggests. YOUNGSTOWN — One of
Pavlik fight: Where’s the hype?
Many said the holiday season has overtaken the majority of their time. YOUNGSTOWN — Christmas
School club gives seniors special treat
The students’ presence is a present itself in song and outreach to seniors. HUBBARD — Wearing
‘james cameron’s avatar: the game’
‘james cameron’s avatar: the game’ (Ubisoft) for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 ($59.99); and Wii
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2009. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date in
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Edward Washington, sentenced to two years in prison followed by
Film, lecture will complement Butler’s display of Pollock work
His life was depicted in the 2000 Oscar-winning film ‘Pollock.’ YOUNGSTOWN — The Butler is moving
Debt puts Dubai’s big events under scrutiny
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s ability to host big-money events in tennis, golf and
Shorts, Crowl are All-Americans
NEW YORK — Cecil Shorts and Caleb Crowl of Mount Union were named to The Associated Press Little
Des Moines ranked No. 1 city for business
Good for business Top 10 Best cities for business as ranked by MarketWatch: 1. Des Moines,
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