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Truck splits, spills acid on I-80 east of Mercer line
CLINTONVILLE, PA. — A truck hauling a tank of hydrofluoric acid westbound on Interstate 80 lost its
Youngstown girl shot as car driver tries to pass a crowd
YOUNGSTOWN — City police said an 11-year-old East Avondale Avenue girl was shot when a motorist
Varejao hits winning 3 for Cavs
CLEVELAND (AP) — Anderson Varejao made his first career 3-pointer with 17.2 seconds left — a 25th
Brodeur blanks Pens again
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Martin Brodeur made 32 saves for his second straight shutout against the
Westbounds lanes of I-80 in Venango County to reopen by midnight
I-80 lanes in Venango County to reopen by midnight
EPA public hearing set Jan. 13 in Sebring for proposed waste unloading station
EPA hearing set Jan. 13 in Sebring
Meadville, Pa. woman pleads guilty in the death of her infant son
Pa. woman pleads guilty in the death of her infant son
Crosby, Brodeur lead Team Canada
Sidney Crosby wasn’t about to get snubbed again. The youngest captain in NHL history to win a
Mahoning grand jury to hear case of man charged with shaking his infant son
Baby shaker case heads to Mahoning grand jury
Struthers pay-cut ordinance is OK
STRUTHERS — The city council can take a pay cut without any other action than a motion that was
ITC imposes new tariffs on impoarts of steel pipe from China
ITC puts tariffs on imports of steel pipe from China
Standoff in Austintown ends with no injuries, 30-year-old in custody
Standoff in Austintown ends with no injuries
Dutch to use full body scanners for US flights
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands announced Wednesday it will immediately begin using
Government set to give GM billions more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government was moving ahead Wednesday on a fresh multibillion dollar cash
Reins to pass officially at Cafaro Co.
YOUNGSTOWN — Cafaro brothers, William A. and Anthony Jr., sons Anthony Sr., will officially take
DeSalvo named to Mill Creek MetroParks board
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Probate Judge Mark A. Belinky has named Daniel A. De Salvo of Boardman
Pa. trooper faces obstruction, threat charges
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania state trooper is accused of trying to halt a child molestation
Police: Pittsburgh firefighter stole casino truck
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say an off-duty city firefighter has been arrested after
W. Pa. man buys home at tax sale, finds it razed
CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania man received a Christmas Eve lesson in the old
GINA BARLUP | DANTE CASAGRANDE
GINA BARLUP DANTE CASAGRANDE SAVANNAH, Ga. — Gina Barlup and Dante Casagrande were united in
KELLY DAUGHERTY | MICHAEL CHACHKO
KELLY DAUGHERTY MICHAEL CHACHKO YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Daugherty and Michael Chachko exchanged wedding
KRISTA HUMPHREY | JEREMY FINLEY
KRISTA HUMPHREY | JEREMY FINLEY KRISTA HUMPHREY JEREMY FINLEY WARREN — Jeremy Finley and his
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS SUNDAY • The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Triangle Post 2799, 3161 E. South
Plan ahead for tax-filing season
A little tax savvy now can add up to cash later, if you act before the end of the year. “Most
Home prices rise again, but some expect substantial dip early in ’10
NEW YORK (AP) — Home prices rose for the fifth month in a row in October, but the recovery continues
Struthers woman sentenced for stealing from employer
The woman will have to repay some of the money. YOUNGSTOWN — A Struthers woman will spend some
Where do we stand in war on terror?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Since 9/11, Americans have been rightly concerned about how the numbers stack up in the
Steelers’ Tomlin not lobbying Bengals, Patriots for any help
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sit Cedric Benson. Play Cedric Benson. Sit Tom Brady. Play Tom Brady. How much
Breaking wine’s glass ceiling
More women are in charge of the wine list these days. Whoever said the life of a sommelier is
Stambaugh Golf Course box
GOLF COURSE|Deficits The Youngstown-owned Henry Stambaugh Golf Course has never turned a profit.
Elderly felons need a break from prison term
Opinion: Sometime in the 1970s, the United States began a love affair with incarceration that continues to
7 area teachers earn prestigious certification
Earning the designation is an intensive process that can take as long as three years. YOUNGSTOWN
MAKING SMART CHOICES FOR THE NEW YEAR
Leading a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to mean making dramatic changes. It means making smarter
The future of free TV hangs in the balance
The future of free TV hangs in the balance ANDREW VANACORE For more than 60 years, TV
The program matches student and host family interests and lifestyles.
The program matches student and host family interests and lifestyles. YOUNGSTOWN — Foreign high
The Vindicator
The Vindicator FAREWELL: Arthur Magee is retiring from the Hubbard mayor’s post for health
Newton Falls is in zone against Hubbard
HUBBARD —Those looking for an up-and-down-the-floor shootout between Hubbard High and Newton Falls
Youngstown-owned golf course grips for possible cuts in hours
There also is a chance the city won’t open its public pools next summer. YOUNGSTOWN — If the
Americans end year with rosier view of economy
NEW YORK (AP) — A more upbeat outlook on jobs pushed Americans’ confidence in the economy higher in
Wall Street bailout: The great sideshow of 2009
Opinion: In September 2008, as the worst of the financial crisis engulfed Wall Street, George W. Bush issued
Programs to debut at Thiel this fall SFlb
The college football field will get an air-supported cover during the off-season. GREENVILLE,
GAME TIME Steelers vs. Dolphins
GAME TIME Steelers vs. Dolphins Records: Steelers 8-7, Dolphins, 7-8. Kickoff: Sunday, 1 p.m. at
Lisbon’s Browne lifts Northwestern
He and Howland’s Tyler Scott dot the Wildcats’ roster for the Outback Bowl. By JOHN KOVACH Two
LOADING INSTRUMENTS: Liberty High School senior Chris Ingram, 17, left, and sophomore Rickey Evans,
LOADING INSTRUMENTS: Liberty High School senior Chris Ingram, 17, left, and sophomore Rickey Evans,
Stimulus spending to increase for 2010
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio has plenty of President Barack Obama’s economic-stimulus package left to spend
Terror act result of government failure
Opinion: Had it not been for a malfunctioning detonator, nearly 300 people traveling on a Christmas Day
Mooney captures battle of the Cards
It was Mooney’s first win over Canfield since the 2003 basketball season. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Pominville caps comeback as Sabres topple Penguins
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — From spectator to contributor, Sabres forward Drew Stafford quickly put his
4th quarter defense helps Cavs top Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers generated a playoff-like atmosphere at
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xVoid uJ 10 6 vA K 7 6 4 3 2 wK 6 4 WEST EAST
CHINA ON THE GROW
Major events during the past decade in China: 2001 — China joins the World Trade Organization.
STAFF REPORT
ARLINGTON, Va. — A remarkable percentage of Americans — children and adults alike — lack even basic
Closed and “for sale” businesses will get coverings for their windows and doors.
Closed and “for sale” businesses will get coverings for their windows and doors. The effort to
Tis the season to take a break from discouraging words
Opinion: Tis the season to take a break from discouraging words EDITOR: The national news this time of
Ryczaj helps lift Struthers to victory
The Wildcats beat Campbell 79-72 for their first win over the Red Devils in four years. By GREG
USDA guide of definitionsSFlbhelps crack the mystery surrounding egg labels
Few food purchases can scramble the brain like buying eggs these days. With choices that include
Brace for ‘difficult’ 2010, warn officials
More county employee givebacks will be needed in the new year, the administrator says.
Yemen investigates suspect’s ties to al-Qaida terror group
SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Officials in Yemen were investigating Tuesday whether the Nigerian suspected in
On New Year’s Eve, rare ‘blue moon’ will ring in 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Once in a blue moon, there is one on New Year’s Eve. Revelers ringing in 2010
INSTRUMENTS LOADED: Lindsey Shaffer, 18, a senior at Liberty High School, helps load the Liberty
INSTRUMENTS LOADED: Lindsey Shaffer, 18, a senior at Liberty High School, helps load the Liberty
NATION
NATION Smoke halts stock market PHILADELPHIA — Trading on the floor of the Nasdaq stock market’s
Penguins hoping to snap streak to Colonials
The YSU men’s basketball team has lost four straight to Robert Morris. By PETE MOLLICA
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2009. There is one day left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2009. There is one day left in the year. On this date
Slow response and failed federal policies worsened impact of Hurricane Katrina
At an estimated $81 billion in property damage, Katrina ranks as the costliest natural disaster in
Obama: US had bits of info on airline plot
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the intelligence community had bits of
A pair of Cards: Stoops vs. Pelini in Holiday Bowl
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini couldn’t help but laugh when he heard his Cornhuskers were
A Youngstown resident was the recipient of one of the fellowships in 2008.
A Youngstown resident was the recipient of one of the fellowships in 2008. MOORESTOWN, N.J. —
Many question ‘system works’ assessment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration claim that “the system worked” after a failed aircraft
TASTY TIDBITS let the good times roll
As auld lang syne time rolls around this year, partygoers everywhere will bid adieu to 2009 with
China flexed its muscle to reshape the world
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — China’s bold rise this decade took many forms. The Beijing Olympics. The
2 die in house fire
2 die in house fire RUSSELLVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two people have died in a house fire
Oil and gasoline prices continue to crawl up
NEW YORK (AP) — Energy prices flattened Tuesday with a majority of futures traders taking the
Return of boy held in Brazil offers hope in Hoerig case
Editorial: It would be naive to believe that Brazilian officials had an epiphany after five years and decided
“Happy New Year, Charlie Brown” (8 p.m., ABC): In the animated special, “Happy New
“Happy New Year, Charlie Brown” (8 p.m., ABC): In the animated special, “Happy New Year, Charlie
More families trade cable bills for rabbit ears
More families trade cable bills for rabbit ears Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — On a recent
YOUNGSTOWN — National College has awarded the following scholarships to students in
YOUNGSTOWN — National College has awarded the following scholarships to students in recognition of
VOTERS SHOULD VOTE OUT THE CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS WHO VOTE FOR BILLS THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE
Opinion: VOTERS SHOULD VOTE OUT THE CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS WHO VOTE FOR BILLS THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE
What’s on TV for New Year’s Eve and beyond
Ringing in the New Year: Jennifer Lopez and Daughtry perform in Times Square on “Dick Clark’s New
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Dec. 23
Mexico City’s step forward
Los Angeles Times: The bloody drug war has reinforced Mexico’s image as a macho country with a taste
Anti-Obama spirit is afoot
Opinion: Anti-Obama spirit is afoot EDITOR: We are now in the month of December. Our 44th president has
Avenged Sevenfold drummer found dead
Avenged Sevenfold drummer found dead HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Police say James Owen Sullivan, a
Drums probed as possible cause of NH anthrax case
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire woman diagnosed with a rare gastrointestinal anthrax case may
Report: Iran aims to smuggle uranium
VIENNA (AP) — Iran is close to clinching a deal to clandestinely import 1,350 tons of purified
Senior volunteers fight Medicare fraud
MIAMI (AP) — The first box that arrived at Shirley Shupp’s door was filled with braces to help with
Pennsylvania casino group says its activity wasn’t lobbying
HARRISBURG (AP) — A casino trade association headed by a former state Supreme Court chief justice
US appeals court dismisses Vatican Bank Holocaust suit
VATICAN CITY (AP) — An American appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday by Holocaust survivors who
Race still a factor in campaign for governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The man vying to become Alabama’s first black governor is battling some
Ohio mom restarts career as doctor, this time with Army National Guard
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio — After hanging up her stethoscope five years ago, Maita Jarkewicz thought her
Studies target devices’ glitches
CHICAGO (AP) — Two new studies find shortfalls in the Food and Drug Administration’s approval
Haqqani network challenges US-Pakistan relations
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The bodies kept surfacing — hanged, shot, beheaded — and always with a note
Ohio man indicted in pipe-bombs case
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man injured last month when two explosions rocked his apartment has been
Champ’s brother’s hearing postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Pavlik Jr., brother of middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik, has been
YSU MEN’S BASKETBALL
Who: Youngstown State (5-6) vs. Robert Morris (4-7) When: Tonight, 7:05 Where: Beeghly Center
Health-care change to aid some Ohioans
Until now, the state allowed an insurer to charge people with illnesses up to four times the
Youngstown man arrested in assault, aggravated robbery
Youngstown man arrested in assault, aggravated robbery STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a
Next stop for Liberty band: Disney World
Next stop for Liberty band: Disney World kMembers of the Liberty High School band have traveled to
Deep discounts offered by GM on Pontiacs, Saturns
Auto dealers in the Mahoning Valley say the incentive will clear their lots by month’s end.
City man pleads guilty to robbery
The man was told to be a model prisoner if he expects the court to agree to a plea bargain.
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo BACK IN TIME: This photo from the 1960s shows some golfers on the Stambaugh
Animals seized
Animals seized SALEM — About 15 dogs were taken Tuesday from a Salem Township property in a case,
mahoning County
mahoning County Budget comparison Here are some of the larger 2009 general fund allocations made
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS multistate Mega Millions, 02-05-29-35-51 Mega Ball, 3 OHIO Tuesday night:
Cribbs, Thomas chosen to Pro Bowl
CLEVELAND — Josh Cribbs is making another big return — to the Pro Bowl. Cribbs, who earlier this
Keenan replaces Magee as mayor of Hubbard
The new mayor won Arthur Magee’s seat over two other nominees. HUBBARD — The city’s new mayor
Warren council members take oath of office
WARREN — Eddie Colbert said running for a ward councilman seat on Warren’s Northwest Side gave him a
Liberty band will lead New Year’s Eve parade
Liberty High School band will perform on New Year’s Eve at Disney World. LIBERTY — Liberty
Can Browns’ Harrison be an every-down back?
BEREA — Little Jerome Harrison carried the big load Sunday, making an NFL season-high 39 carries.
NHL roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
Islanders 2, Blue Jackets 1, SO UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Rob Schremp scored the only goal in the shootout
First Night Salem will be featuring six ice carvers
SALEM — First Night Salem is making its final preparations as Thursday approaches. “We’re as ready
Dahl, Tibbett deliver 1-2 punch; Phantoms repel Black Hawks, 4-3
YOUNGSTOWN — The 1-2 punch of forward Jefferson Dahl and goalie Jordan Tibbett enabled the
No sex, but it was still emotional cheating
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox No sex, but it was still emotional cheating
Learning the difference between jam, jelly
heloise Learning the difference between jam, jelly Dear Heloise: My grandmother told me the
Local News 2009: Return of Jimbo
A potential $970 million expansion project and Forum Health’s bankruptcy also made our list of the
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