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H1N1 flu shots to be given at Shenango Valley Mall
HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Shenango Valley Mall will be one of 33 locations across Pennsylvania that will host a Pennsylvania Department of Health-offered H1N1 flu vaccination clinic on Jan. 8 and 9.
Nigerian charged with attempt on airliner; his father warned U.S. about him
DETROIT (AP) — A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed to have ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day, as authorities learned his father had warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son.
Northwest 253 passengers recall chaos during terror attempt near Detroit
DETROIT — Passengers on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 knew something was very wrong when they saw flight attendants running for fire extinguishers.
Get your Pa. dogs licenses before Friday
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Dog owners across Pennsylvania are reminded to apply for mandatory 2010 dog licenses before the Jan. 1 deadline, Deputy Secretary for Dog Law Enforcement Jessie Smith said today.
Boardman Park reservations for 2010 start Monday
BOARDMAN — Beginning Jan. 4, the township park will accept reservations for its indoor meeting room, open-air pavilions and St. James Meeting House
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Dec. 26th, the 360th day of 2009. There are five days left in the year. The
Afghan police force prompts questions
Opinion: MAZAR-E-SHARIF, Afghanistan — While the Obama administration is counting on Afghanistan’s security
Season’s Treating
Girl Scout troops mobilize for cookie sales The Girl Scouts use the money raised through cookie
The Emerald Bowl (8 p.m., ESPN): USC’s football team has become accustomed to playing in the
The Emerald Bowl (8 p.m., ESPN): USC’s football team has become accustomed to playing in the Rose
Exhibition features Spanish sacred art
Indianapolis Museum of Art is featuring the free show through Jan. 3. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — El
Dec. 9
Dec. 9 Burglary: A window was kicked in at an apartment in the 50 block of Westminister Ave. and
Dec. 11
Dec. 11 Assault: A man reported his 11-year-old son had been assaulted on a township school bus.
2009 ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS
VOLLEYBALL ALL-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Red Tier First team: Amy Scullion, Salem; Mariah Halleck,
Insurers could be hurt by Senate health bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Health insurers get some big presents in the Senate’s health-overhaul bill —
Coffee and contemplation
Coffee and contemplation VILLA MARIA, Pa. —Villa Maria Spirituality and Education Center will
Christians return to Bethlehem each Christmas
As those shepherds and wise men so long ago journeyed to see the Christ Child, so at this time of
Tasty tradition for Christmas
For many, the Christmas season means spending time with family. For volunteers at a free Christmas
Body of missing girl found in Md. woods
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — The body of a Maryland girl who authorities say was abducted by a registered
Keep your kids busy next week
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com A week without school looms ahead for local students, but
Loads of toys
The Shops at Boardman Park teamed up with the Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots to help those in need this holiday season.
All Americans should embrace the principles of Kwanzaa
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley will join the rest of the nation tonight in ushering in Kwanzaa, the seven-day
Band students donate scarves
Boardman High School Band members collected money to purchase felt and fleece, and then 35 band
Panel: City must balance ’10 budget
The head of the commission overseeing city finances has doubts about a hefty fee increase for
8th grade blue team wins
8th grade blue team wins The Austintown Middle School’s eighth grade boys blue team beat
We’re-all-connected movies were a bust
Opinion: In the past decade, as our growing connectedness has gone from fact of modern life to airport-best-
Temper is tearing family apart
Dear Annie: I’ve known my husband for 16 years, and we have been married for the past seven. He is
Winter programs keep body, mind busy
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com A week without school looms ahead for local students, but
Middle school wrestlers win tourney
Middle school wrestlers win tourney Under the direction of coach Steve DiMaiolo, the Canfield
No limits on cheer
Eric Bohr, manager, and Paul Zagami, Walgreens district manager, at the Meridian Road location
Parachute dress works for war bride
William J. “Bud” Lomax and June Jugenheimer didn’t have a traditional 1940s courtship.
Tournament champs
The Austintown Boys’ U-15 soccer team capped off a successful season by winning the annual
Alzheimer’s association holds ‘brain healthy’ class
Alzheimer’s association holds ‘brain healthy’ class The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East
Does your noggin need a joggin’?
Does your noggin need a joggin’? The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Chapter will present
Next for dad after legal victory: parenting
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) — For more than five years, David Goldman fought to get his son back from
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK Q 7 4 u8 vA 10 7 6 wK 10 9 3 The bidding
Tree ornaments convey meaning
When Susan Wessner gives the children’s message on Sundays during Advent, she asks how Mary, the
local topics on tv Sunday’s programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21; rebroadcast at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday on Time
PLACES TO GO NEXT WEEK
Skate Zone Fun Center 5420 Mahoning Ave. Austintown Phone: 330-270-4386 No school fun will
Keep the kids busy next week
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com A week without school looms ahead for local students, but
Canfield’s Halfhill hits 1,000 point mark
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Canfield High basketball player Jillian Halfhill has
news shows Sunday’s lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: White House press secretary Robert
Stern’s threat to leave Sirius radio may ring hollow
The recession has hit commercial radio stations particularly hard. Howard Stern is threatening
Shift toward gas as energy source gains steam in US
An unlikely source of energy has emerged to meet international demands that the United States do
Pakistan to press charges against US men in custody
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani authorities said Friday that they plan to recommend criminal charges
Slashing of banker bonuses moves at glacial speed
The six largest banks in America are expected to hand out some $149 billion this year. SAN
Coffee & contemplation programs at Villa Maria
Coffee & contemplation programs at Villa Maria VILLA MARIA, Pa. —Villa Maria Spirituality and
Sign up for baseball
Sign up for baseball Registration for 2010 Poland Community Baseball season will only be available
Parking lot antics create headaches, accidents
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com As shoppers flock to local malls and plazas to use gift
CAMPBELL
CAMPBELL Police dog Campbell police are beginning a fund-raising drive to buy a dog. They need
Let’s stop griping about Christmas
Opinion: If there’s one thing I dislike more than the rampant commercialization of Christmas, it’s everybody
Campbell Police Department begins raising funds to buy dog
Campbell police would get much use out of a dog, officers said. CAMPBELL — The Campbell Police
Company’s $400,000 donation saves Washington’s crossing re-enactment
WASHINGTON CROSSING, N.J. (AP) — George Washington brought along a tourist for his Christmas Day
Boardman girls top Massillon Perry
Boardman girls top Massillon Perry The Spartans varsity basketball team defeated Massillon Perry
History mystery: Kent State seeks whereabouts of 1960 time capsule
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Kent State University officials might need a time machine to find out what
Habitat adds on to ReStore
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com Mahoning County and city officials braved the cold
Local sports schedules
Wednesday, Dec. 30 Boys Basketball Varsity vs Chaney Freshman vs Canfield, 12 p.m. Tuesday
Buckeyes, Tressel came around to ground game
COLUMBUS (AP) — Most teams’ offensive playbook grows into an encyclopedia as a season wears on.
Americans can’t account for some purchases
Americans can’t account for some purchases NEW YORK — One of the biggest hurdles to saving money
Parking lot antics create major headaches and accidents
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com As shoppers flock to local malls and plazas to use gift
2 Boardman trustees block financial forecast
Lame-duck trustees Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto refused to sign a state analysis of township
District cuts all calamity days
NEW WASHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — One Ohio school district’s decision to eliminate all calamity days from
It’s past time for Congress to remember the children
Opinion: Washington Post: Sens. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., introduced a bill this
Things to do this week
Skate Zone Fun Center 5420 Mahoning Ave. Austintown Phone: 330-270-4386 No school fun will
Skate Zone Fun Center
Skate Zone Fun Center 5420 Mahoning Ave. Austintown Phone: 330-270-4386 No school fun will
1I’m sure you were just as busy. But I trust you and your family had a Merry Christmas and you
1I’m sure you were just as busy. But I trust you and your family had a Merry Christmas and you
Lessons from a master
Every Tuesday afternoon for the past month, the Youngstown Phantoms have departed from their usual
Rotary donates to Sal. Army
The Boardman Rotary donated personal hygiene products to the Salvation Army in December. About 40
Cuts in pay, workweek grow deeper
Has your boss cut your pay? Taken away overtime? Reduced your workweek? Eliminated raises? Chopped
Bishop Murry will bless
The center complements the contemporary architecture of the church. POLAND — Holy Family Church,
Will gift cards offer a post-Christmas lift?
NEW YORK (AP) — As merchants look to this weekend and the rest of the Christmas aftermath, they’re
A person in the Spotlight?
1I’m sure you were just as busy. But I trust you and your family had a Merry Christmas and you
Rescue Mission collection continues
Rescue Mission collection continues The Adult Education Medical Assistant Program at Mahoning
Can good collection set for Rescue Mission
Can good collection set for Rescue Mission The Adult Education Medical Assistant Program at
11I’m sure you were just as busy. But I trust you and your family had a Merry Christmas and
11I’m sure you were just as busy. But I trust you and your family had a Merry Christmas and you
Iran willing to swap nuclear material in Turkey
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran would be willing to swap nuclear material with the West in Turkey, the
church services | For New Year’s Eve and Day
Area churches have planned services on Thursday, New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, a and Friday, New Year’s
UAW collects donations for Salvation Army
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com After a volatile year in the auto industry, members of the
Release US soldier, family pleads
KABUL (AP) — The Taliban released a video Friday of an American soldier captured in Afghanistan,
How good is the Big Ten in hoops?
Three conference teams are ranked, including Ohio State. Big Ten basketball is back — conference
Neighbors Spotlight: Lisa Hepola
Age: 48 Family: My immediate family consists of one husband, Jim (or “Hepp”), daughter, Darby, 13,
Tree drop-off hours scheduled
Christmas trees, wrapping paper and greeting cards may be recycled. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
Spreading holiday cheer
The Canfield High School student council accepted 200 Angel Tags from the Salvation Army to help
Fans can investigate Sherlock Holmes in Minn.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anyone searching for clues about the enduring popularity of Sherlock Holmes need
NFL teams likely to see new coaches on sidelines
Mike Holmgen will try to turn around the Cleveland Browns in 2010. The coaching carousel has
UW-Milwaukee basketball grows in Wisconsin’s shadow
MADISON, Wis. — Here at Wisconsin, where the basketball gym is named after a U.S. senator and the
Pacquiao plans lawsuit against Mayweather
SARANGANI, Philippines (AP) — Manny Pacquiao says he is planning to file a defamation lawsuit
mahoning valley scrappers 2010 schedule
June Friday 18 — at Jamestown Saturday 19 — at Jamestown Sunday 20 — at Jamestown Monday 21
Varsity wrestling team hits the mats
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com High school freshman Pat Salvator is used to making
Couple sues Simmons over alleged attack
Couple sues Simmons over alleged attack LOS ANGELES — A couple who said they were assaulted by
Radio Disney comes to Poland
Students at Poland North Elementary were surprised by a Radio Disney dance party hosted by Disney
Marshall and Ohio renew rivalry
DETROIT (AP) — Marshall and Ohio spent nearly a century fighting over a riverboat bell. Today at 1
FLAVORFUL FARE
FLAVORFUL FARE More than 4,000 Girl Scouts will sell cookies this year. Each year, more than
Vatican to review security after papal knock-down
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican will review security procedures after a woman jumped a barrier and
NY school suspends girl, 10, for using peppermint oil
COMMACK, N.Y. (AP) — A 10-year-old girl in New York has been suspended for bringing peppermint oil
Treetops glisten, but storm snarls Midwest holiday
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A fierce Christmas storm dumped more snow and ice across the nation’s
Trumbull Dems panel to pick Hubbard mayor
Trumbull Dems panel to pick Hubbard mayor HUBBARD — The Trumbull County Democratic Party Central
Military video games take the lead in depicting war
If you want to see a thrilling war movie about America’s battles in Iraq and Afghanistan, forget
Man robs Walgreens at gunpoint on Christmas Eve
Man robs Walgreens at gunpoint on Christmas Eve YOUNGSTOWN — A man with a gun robbed Walgreens,
Clothing drive in Liberty helps needy ward off Old Man Winter
Winter outerwear is being collected and distributed to those in need. LIBERTY — Winter weather
Barnes and Noble has book drive for hospital
At a gift wrapping table in Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Brittany Emery, 16, and Rachael Swogger, 17, practiced a finely honed system.
Kids and K-9s enjoy tales at the library
Michael Gensamer, 5, showed up at the Canfield Library Monday ready to practice his reading skills.
Nevada player arrested for shoplifting
HONOLULU (AP) — A Nevada linebacker who did not play in the Hawaii Bowl after he was dismissed by
Ohio changes tracking of student achievement
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio lawmakers have approved linking student performance data from kindergarten
Pacquiao set to sue
Pacquiao set to sue Manny Pacquiao says he is planning to file a defamation lawsuit against Floyd
jTHEIR TURN: Volunteer Gary Robinson fills the plates of guests Tim Austin, left, and Art Kantner
jTHEIR TURN: Volunteer Gary Robinson fills the plates of guests Tim Austin, left, and Art Kantner
Pitt-UNC features coaching friends, tough matchups
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Moments after finishing their last full college practice, Pittsburgh
Situation isn’t rosy, but USC ready to play
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This was the year Southern California actually wanted to stay home for a bowl
Shaq has big role in big win
O’Neal finished with 11 points and seven boards in Cleveland’s victory. LOS ANGELES — Friday
Celtics give Magic blue Christmas
Dwyane Wade scored 30 points to help Miami snap New York’s three-game winning streak. Phoenix rolled
SEASON’S BEATING
Lakers fans give performance the finger — the foam finger Mo Williams took the starring role in
Chargers top Titans, earn bye
The AFC West champs streaked to their 10th straight win, 42-17. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The San
hOH MY! Bobby Cline, 2, of Warren is among guests enjoying a free holiday feast at Aulizio’s
hOH MY! Bobby Cline, 2, of Warren is among guests enjoying a free holiday feast at Aulizio’s Banquet
2 more Irish bishops resign over report
DUBLIN (AP) — Two Roman Catholic bishops in Ireland resigned Christmas Day in the wake of a damning
Here come Valley jobs you can count on
Census Bureau to hire hundreds to canvass STAFF REPORT The U.S. Census Bureau is looking for a
THURSDAY/FRIDAY DRAWINGS
THURSDAY/FRIDAY DRAWINGS multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 04-16-44-52-54 Mega Ball,
Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley
Today Music Seraphim holiday concert, noon, Mary Mother of Hope Parish Center, 124 N. Beaver
Warren Fire Department faces two more layoffs Jan. 1
There will be 59 on the police force and 50 in the fire department come Jan. 1. WARREN —
KP VOLUNTEER: Rick Bowser of Pymatuning, near Andover, stirs a pot as he volunteers in the kitchen
KP VOLUNTEER: Rick Bowser of Pymatuning, near Andover, stirs a pot as he volunteers in the kitchen
chrismons
chrismons What symbols mean Good Hope Lutheran Church, 98 Homestead Drive, Boardman, features a
Terror attack on plane in US foiled
DETROIT (AP) — A Northwest Airlines passenger from Nigeria, who said he was acting on al-Qaida’s
A MERRY TIME: Four-year-old Destiny Goetz of Warren shares a moment with Santa Claus at the
A MERRY TIME: Four-year-old Destiny Goetz of Warren shares a moment with Santa Claus at the
Readers share how their pets got names
Dear Heloise: When we adopted our two cats several years ago, their meowing gave me a headache, so I