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Keenan fills mayoral term in Hubbard
HUBBARD — The city’s new mayor is Richard Keenan, a former 4th Ward council member. Keenan, 59, of
City man arraigned on charges in South Side shooting
City man arraigned on charges in South Side shooting
Struthers woman gets jail time for stealing from her former employer
Struthers woman gets jail time on theft charge
Michael Pavlik Jr. gets more time to defend against felony charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Pavlik Jr., brother of middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik, has been
Northeast Pa. town tells church it can't house homeless men
No homeless men to be housed in NE Pa. church
State Sen. Capri Cafaro speaks to Dem women's group Monday
State Sen. Capri Cafaro speaks to Dems women's group
Gov. Strickland signs dating-violence prevention bill
Strickland signs dating-violence prevention bill
Traficant to speak at AFP event
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. Jim Traficant will make a speech on national and world affairs in
Pirates seize two more ships
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Striking into the heavily patrolled Gulf of Aden, Somali pirates seized a
Confusion fills skies after attempted bombing
CHICAGO (AP)— You are now free to move about the cabin. Or not. After a two-day security clampdown
Key security agencies lack permanent leaders
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two federal agencies charged with keeping potential terrorists off airplanes and
Medicare open enrollment ends Thursday night
COLUMBUS — The open enrollment or “annual coordinated election” period for 2010 Medicare coverage
Gender bias alleged at Pennsylvania university
CALIFORNIA, Pa. (AP) — A psychology professor who heads the faculty union at California University
Book signing today to aid worthy cause
Name corrected Jeannine Rich served as a bridesmaid when her friend, Dr. Kristine Marinelli,
LESLIE SMITH | ANDREW PRUSINSKI
LESLIE SMITH | ANDREW PRUSINSKI LESLIE SMITH ANDREW PRUSINSKI BOARDMAN — The marriage of Leslie
JESSICA SILVESTRI | TODD ROBEJSEK
JESSICA SILVESTRI | TODD ROBEJSEK JESSICA SILVESTRI TODD ROBEJSEK YOUNGSTOWN — Our Lady of Mount
CARLA BUZZACCO | NICHOLAS ROSE
CARLA BUZZACCO | NICHOLAS ROSE CARLA BUZZACCO NICHOLAS ROSE YOUNGSTOWN — Living in Niles since
There’s hope in Mideast
Opinion: BETHLEHEM, West Bank — When the Roman Catholic patriarch of the Holy Land, Fouad Tual, celebrated
2009 has been a very good year for investors in mutual funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Mutual-fund investors should get a feeling of satisfaction when they read their
Bears sink Vikings in overtime
CHICAGO (AP) — Jay Cutler threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Devin Aromashodu in overtime, and the
Health-care critics on both sides off base
Opinion: When legislation is as long and complex as the health-care reform bill finally nearing Senate
Brothers at helm of Cafaro to retire
The sons of Anthony Sr. will assume leadership posts of one of the nation’s largest shopping-
Bulldogs’ D earns an ‘A’
Poland’s full-court trap forced 28 turnovers en route to an 86-67 win over Boardman. By JOE SCALZO
PUBLIC LIBRARIES \ January schedule For more information, call (330) 399-8807, ext. 128. All programs are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required unless noted. Warren-Trumbull
WARREN-TRUMBULL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS “The WOW Club.” The W.O.W. Club
Engineer lets logic be her guide
She became Ohio’s first female chief deputy engineer in 1989. YOUNGSTOWN — A combination of
Holmgren to take time on Mangini decision
The Browns’ new president said he would evaluate the coach’s entire season, not just the last three
Suspect in break-in to undergo evaluation
YOUNGSTOWN — The Newton Falls man charged with breaking into Jackson Milton Elementary School in
THE CAFARO CO.
THE CAFARO CO. Valley properties The Cafaro Co. has some 50 shopping centers around the country,
No. 6 Ohio State cruises past overmatched Illini
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jantel Lavender is used to having to score points against double teams.
Campbell mayor welcomes residents’ wish lists for new year
A proposed landlord registration fee is being considered, Mayor Krinos said. CAMPBELL — Mayor
Chaney avenges early loss to Fitch
The Cowboys had four players in double figures, led by Dominique Brown’s 14. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Shooting, robberies, stabbing probed
An arrest has been made in the city’s latest shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — There was little cheer
Drinking, driving can cost you plenty
Drinking, driving can cost you plenty kIf you plan on drinking on New Year’s Eve, take the time to
Bigger ball will fall at First Night
The 60-pound aluminum ball will drop from outside the Covelli Centre on New Year’s Eve.
3 weekend house fires keep Austintown firefighters busy
AUSTINTOWN — Township firefighters were busy over the holiday weekend with three house fires between
OSU’s Pryor ready to face former suitors
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Terrelle Pryor is hurting everywhere. He has a partially torn knee ligament, an
Woman found dead was ex-wife of a doctor
A police officer discovered the body Wednesday after he arrived to help a motorist. NEW CASTLE,
Eventful first year in office leaves the president tired
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a sleepless, overnight flight to Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize
Wild-horse roundup in Nevada triggers protests
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A two-month capture of about 2,500 wild horses from public and private lands in
Donations approved
Donations approved MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees have approved donating $1,500
Childhood exposure to tobacco smoke raises emphysema risk, study finds
Scientists have long thought that people who quit smoking recover some of their lung function and
Couple stranded 3 days after GPS leads them astray
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — A Nevada couple letting their SUV’s navigation system guide them through
REGION
REGION Open house at FAB YOUNGSTOWN — FAB Limousines Inc. and Chauffeurs4hire.com will have an
No. 5 Florida embraces Addazio as interim coach
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As Steve Addazio listened to Florida coach Urban Meyer talk about his health and
Monday’s Transactions
Monday’s Transactions BASEBALL National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS—Agreed to terms with RHP
Pelini vs. Stoops in Holiday Bowl
Seven area representatives — six from Mooney — are in the game, which will be Wednesday. By JOHN
Mangini happy with Browns’ progress
BEREA (AP) — Browns coach Eric Mangini has yet to discuss his future with new team president Mike
Playoffs or played out? Steelers need much help
AFC NORTH PITTSBURGH (AP) — Win at Miami on Sunday, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are ... In? Not
Georgia topples Texas A&M in Independence Bowl, 44-20
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Joe Cox threw two touchdown passes, Caleb King added two rushing scores and
Law-enforcement deaths hit lowest level in 50 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law- enforcement deaths this year dropped to their lowest level since 1959, while
Jets, Texans could get more help in chase for playoff bid
As if the New York Jets and Houston Texans didn’t get enough help in their chase for a playoff
Area college Basketball roundup Monday’s games
MEN Mount Union 80, Indiana University-East 62 CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. — Tyler Rigby scored a
Revocation of pharmacist’s license stayed
The Boardman man is free on bond under an indictment on 108 counts. YOUNGSTOWN — A county
Can Disney build audience for second-string Marvel heroes?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers have shown a willingness to be entangled by Spider-Man’s web over and
Sending a little bit of home to our troops overseas
Dear Heloise: I read your column in The (Springfield, Ill.) State Journal-Register, and the mention
Closing ‘doughnut hole’ is complex
WASHINGTON — Six years after Congress added a prescription-drug benefit to Medicare, Democrats in
NEW YEAR’S What’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days. All
Husband’s refusal to move is unfair
Dear Annie: I remarried two years ago and am very happy with my new husband. I have several children
In the music business, decade belonged to fans
“It’s up to you” — so said Radiohead when fans clicked to download the band’s “In Rainbows” album
Police release 911 call from Charlie Sheen’s wife
Police release 911 call from Charlie Sheen’s wife ASPEN, Colo. — A woman who identified herself as
Business 2009: The Cruze
GM’s commitment to Lordstown tops this year’s business news. Bolt by bolt, something big was
Russia’s soft spot for Joe
Russia’s soft spot for Joe Los Angeles Times: To many of those who remember Ronald Reagan’s
Both vulnerable. East deals.
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Explosive carried onto flight is easily detectable and easily detectible
WASHINGTON (AP) — The explosive device used by the would-be Detroit bomber contained a widely
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Beaver Township Board of Trustees annual reorganizational meeting, 4:30 p.m.,
“The 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors” (9 p.m., CBS): President Barack Obama and his
“The 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors” (9 p.m., CBS): President Barack Obama and his wife,
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec. 22 Theft:
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Jere A. Kovar, court imposes two years’ community control.
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2009. There are two days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2009. There are two days left in the year. On this date
N. Korea detains American
N. Korea detains American SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said today it has detained an American
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Darin and Heidi Hover, Austintown, boy, Dec. 24. Ralph and Carmen
Low-income parents also need schooling
Opinion: For a succinct vision of the role parents can play in their children’s education, a useful starting
NONE for the ROAD
Authorities warn New Year’s Eve partiers By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — If you’re arrested
Arm-twisting in the Senate is not a big deal
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Cash for Cloture! Cornhusker Kickback! Louisiana Purchase! We are, or so we are told
GM Complex weathers highs, lows
The General Motors’ Lordstown Complex pieced together hundreds of thousands of new cars this
A nudge toward long-term care policy
CHICAGO (AP) — Most people don’t buy long-term care insurance. They simply don’t want to think about
Marilyn Kenner box
MARILYN KENNER Career highlights Receives bachelor’s in civil engineering from Youngstown State
Phantoms return to ice for a very busy week
Youngstown hosts Waterloo tonight before hitting the road for three games. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
Strickland makes his case for 2010 re-election race
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has remained mum on a potential running mate for 2010. In a wide-
Obama vows to keep all Americans safe
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday vowed to use “every element of our national power”
Flight 253’s close call raises ominous questions
Editorial: Flight 253’s close call raises ominous questions It was nonsense for Homeland Security Secretary
Texas Tech suspends coach Mike Leach
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech suspended Mike Leach on Monday while the school investigated
Post missed the real story
Opinion: Post missed the real story EDITOR: The Washington Post front page article “Beyond Repair”
Blazing a trail isn’t an easy endeavor
Opinion: The recent deaths of two revolutionaries, one in Iran and one in Russia, are reminders of the impact
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION FAB Limousines Inc., 3681 Connecticut Ave.: For chauffeur-driven limousine service,
MSNBC shuffles around its daytime schedule
NEW YORK — Opinionated talk is big business on cable news networks when the sun goes down. But
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