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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR CLUBS • McDonald Parents of Performing Arts will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the
Senior Production Co. celebrates the season
Senior Production Co. celebrates the season WARREN — Trumbull Senior Production Co. celebrated the
Valley soldier in Afghanistan sends his thanks
Editor’s note: Capt. Hardy’s address is TF 30 MED, Bagram, APO AE 09354. POLAND — Capt. Thomas
Nemeth on Gators’ squad
Perseverance has paid off for Marcus Nemeth. The Struthers native, a freshman and redshirt walk-on
Altered state of tailoring: Boardman shop to close
Customers today are content to wear clothes off the rack, a retiring tailor says. BOARDMAN —
Ghostly Presents
THE CHAMP TAKES TIME OUT FROM TRAINING TO VISIT HIS LITTLEST FANS By JOE SCALZO After going
Money remains issue for Blaney
His 2010 season in NASCAR’s top series doesn’t look too promising. By JOHN BASSETTI
Light the night
When Bob Sebo was growing up in Salem years ago, it was a tradition that he and his parents would
Officials hope Valley returns to one congressional district
Next year’s state elections will help determine who will draw new congressional lines.
Zetts gets his ‘Rudy’ moment
The Struthers High graduate got to play one more down at quarterback for Akron. By JOE SCALZO
New Struthers measure affects health coverage for mayor, other officials
STRUTHERS — Council has passed legislation that requires elected city officials to use health
Will Cavs look like champs against the Lakers today?
Just in time for Christmas, here comes the matchup that was on the NBA’s wish list in June. The
Small, two more Buckeyes to miss Rose Bowl game
COLUMBUS (AP) — Three more Ohio State players will miss the Rose Bowl. On his weekly radio show
Help with utility bills available in Warren
Assistance can be provided to those who have had their service shut off. WARREN — The Trumbull
3 men plead innocent in Warren robberies
WARREN — Three men have pleaded innocent to robbery charges. Eric D. Bender, 18, of Oak Street
Lawrence Co. dog-license deadline nears
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — There’s still a week left to get Lawrence County dog licenses for 2010. License-
Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley
Today Nightlife Bar Flies, 9 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube, 101 Chestnut St., Sharon, Pa.; (724)
Valley Christians mark holiday
Sophia Stanko, 11, portraying Mary, carries a statue of the baby Jesus, while Amalio Esparra, 15, portraying Joseph, looks on. They participated in the Christmas Eve ceremony at St. Lucy Church in Campbell.
Obamas salute military in Christmas message Obamas salute military in their Christmas message
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama offered Christmas wishes to
A ‘Night Before Christmas’ poem all parents can appreciate
Dear Readers: Merry Christmas! Here’s a little something sent in by a reader (author unknown) who
Three cheers for staff at Northside Medical Center
Opinion: Three cheers for staff at Northside Medical Center EDITOR: This is a sincere thank you to the
Giving takes no holiday
Opinion: Throngs of runners dashed through the snow on Christmas Eve at Canfield Fairgrounds in the Jingle
Kenny Rogers’ recognition of Kaluzas showed class
Opinion: Kenny Rogers’ recognition of Kaluzas showed class EDITOR: I went to see the Kenny Rogers concert
The First Christmas
Editorial: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the
Apple stock hits new high amid reports of launch
Apple stock hits new high amid reports of launch NEW YORK — Apple Inc. shares hit an all-time high
Malls, stores bustling on Christmas Eve
After-Christmas sales could get a boost this year. NEW YORK (AP) — Last-minute shoppers — snowed
Stocks soar to new ’09 highs on Christmas Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended a holiday-shortened session Thursday at new highs for the year
TV dance contests one of decade’s worst ideas
Opinion: This was the TV decade of the real and the grotesquely unreal — of “Real Housewives” and “The Boy
NATION
NATION Average fixed-rate for mortgages increases McLEAN, Va. — The average fixed-rate for a 30-
It’s a duty and an honor that grows
Opinion: For the third year in a row, on the second Saturday of December, I traveled to Arlington National
No holiday bonus this Christmas? You are not alone
The amount of the average bonus this year is $250. SAN FRANCISCO — At U.S. workplaces, the
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — When Laura Davie’s doctor suggested she go to the hospital next
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — When Laura Davie’s doctor suggested she go to the hospital next door for her
A rougher, tougher Sherlock
In Guy Ritchie’s version, the detective is a man of action. Dr. Watson and the lads from
musical junk food
musical junk food An initiative to encourage healthy teen relationships says songs by Jamie Foxx
“Disney Parks Christmas Parade” (9 p.m., ABC): Mickey Mouse and his pals make merry
“Disney Parks Christmas Parade” (9 p.m., ABC): Mickey Mouse and his pals make merry during the 26th
NASCAR changes Shootout qualifying criteria
For the second consecutive year, the criteria for entry into the Budweiser Shootout has changed.
As 9/11 decade ends, memory becomes potent word
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — One simple notion. Here, some version of it appears on most everything you
All-conference listings
All-conference listings The area’s all-league selections for football are celebrated. C3
Police: Robber desperate for Christmas cash
MIDLAND, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man desperate for cash to buy his children Christmas gifts has been
26 killed in staggered explosions across Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Explosions killed at least 26 people across Iraq on Thursday, most of them Shiite
Scattered among the trees and bushes in the yard of this Salem home are 2 million Christmas lights.
Scattered among the trees and bushes in the yard of this Salem home are 2 million Christmas lights.
Friends gift-wrap apartment as prank
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man could be unwrapping the hundreds of Christmas gifts spread around his
Summit Co. group continues search for ‘lost’ veterans
AKRON (AP) — It was two years ago that Judy Anne Davis was walking along grave markers at Hillside
Standoff suspect angry at government, hostage says
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (AP) — A man accused of taking three people hostage in a Virginia post office told
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian R. Puccio, 34, of 1040 W. Western Reserve Road, #3,
‘the saboteur’
‘the saboteur’ (Electronic Arts) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Grade: C World War II has been
Woman knocks down pope during procession at Vatican
Residents of Bethlehem celebrated their town’s annual day in the spotlight along with tourists who
Vickers sets no records, but received accolades
BEREA — Last week in Kansas City, Jerome Harrison and Josh Cribbs set the records. This week,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Dec. 25th, the 359th day of 2009. There are six days left in the year. This is
Kennedy has ‘merry Christmas in heaven’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The memory of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy loomed over the Senate on Thursday when his
Senate approves landmark bill to overhaul health care in US
The vote was the first in the Senate on Christmas Eve since 1895. WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate
9th year of ‘Idol’ debuts Jan. 12
NEW YORK (AP) — “American Idol” will return next month with a two-night, four-hour premiere
Threats, Shiite rite lead Christians to tone down holiday
BAGHDAD (AP) — Christmas is bumping into Shiite Islam’s most mournful ceremony this year, forcing
Pa. offers H1N1 vaccines to general public
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State health officials are planning H1N1 flu vaccination clinics at 33
Massive storm disrupts last-minute holiday travel
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A slow-moving storm spreading snow, sleet and rain across the nation’s
Bachmann leads charge of the right brigade
WASHINGTON — When Michele Bachmann took the podium at a rally against health-care legislation last
Bengals’ Johnson low key about facing the Chiefs
CINCINNATI (AP) — Larry Johnson’s gift has lost some of its luster. The running back will get his
Magic’s Van Gundy is no Scrooge this Christmas
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — One thing that will be a little jollier this Christmas for the Orlando Magic is
METRO DIGEST || Project Snowflake
Project Snowflake YOUNGSTOWN — Members of a local Jewish lodge are spreading holiday cheer with
Officials: Suicide bomber kills 4
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide bomber struck a neighborhood home to government buildings and a
Titans try to continue turnaround tonight
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans, the team that seemingly blew its Super Bowl dreams
Appellate court upholds dismissal in case of long-missing Pa. woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a woman
Auditor: Pa. Capitol eatery uninspected since 2005
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The rodent-infested cafeteria in Pennsylvania’s Capitol where Gov. Ed
Decade’s wars move in divergent directionsSFlb
BAGHDAD (AP) — It was early April 2003. The city of Mosul in northern Iraq was in free fall. The
From Jimbo to Jimmy, it was quite a year
Opinion: It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yeah, Christ-mas is a lot of fun as is New Year’s Eve.
Surplus food
Surplus food Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., various commodities, 9 to 11 a.m.
Manning, Colts prefer to keep quiet on debate over playing
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton Manning and his teammates won’t even lobby Colts coach Jim Caldwell to
Remarks on the Senate’s passage of health care legislation Thursday:
Remarks on the Senate’s passage of health care legislation Thursday: “We are now finally poised to
Boy returns to US from Brazil with his father
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A 9-year-old boy and his father arrived in Florida from Brazil, marking the end
Ohio archbishop tackles sex abuse, lapsed faithful
CINCINNATI (AP) — The new leader of the Cincinnati Archdiocese says he believes a return to the
Oklahoma’s McCoy looks beyond the NFL
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Gerald McCoy thinks he’s ready to make the jump to the NFL. But along with his
Editor,
Opinion: Editor, We would like to take a moment to thank any and all businesses, organizations,
Tsunami orphans struggle but maintain hope
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — The 2004 tsunami obliterated Pipit’s village, wiped out her family and
Yemeni forces strike al-Qaida hideouts, kill 30
Yemeni forces strike al-Qaida hideouts, kill 30 SAN’A, Yemen — Backed by U.S. intelligence, Yemeni
Wichita State looks to revive tradition
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — It really hasn’t been that long since Wichita State enjoyed elite status in the
Invitation-only funeral for Brittany Murphy
Invitation-only funeral for Brittany Murphy LOS ANGELES — A spokesman for Brittany Murphy’s
hot song for nick jonas
hot song for nick jonas It’s one thing to make Nick Jonas sound older and another thing entirely
Youngstown Fire Department comes to rescue of Angels
Opinion: Youngstown Fire Department comes to rescue of Angels EDITOR: The Angels of Easter Seals wants
Up with Subway to feed Freedom Tower workers
Fresh bread will soon be baking high above ground zero. The new World Trade Center in New York got
Good Samaritan of Route 224 deserves public recognition
Opinion: Good Samaritan of Route 224 deserves public recognition EDITOR: A few days before Thanksgiving,
Pot culture grows economy in Calif. county
The legalization of pot for medical purposes has revived Humboldt County. ARCATA, Calif. —
Obamas salute military in Christmas message Obamas salute military in their Christmas message
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama offered Christmas wishes to
Struggles frustrate the Jets’ Sanchez
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez returned to the field — and to his turnover-prone ways last
Tossing toilet paper can help bring down high-up cobwebs
Dear Heloise: I am passing along a way to deal with cobwebs that hang from cathedral ceilings. I
Wall St. scroogism wrecking America
Opinion: The Scrooges of Wall Street were surprised a year ago by visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past,