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Mineral Ridge man serves at US Embassy in troubled Yemen
MINERAL RIDGE — If Mike Meszaros were to compile a rsum of his professional accomplishments, a large
Warren firefighters approve cuts, preserve jobs
WARREN — Firefighters approved a concessionary contract today that saves the city $86,000 and
West Side man found shot to death on North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police continue to investigate the death of 30-year-old Dene Montgomery of 55 Wesley
Brides-to-be sample wedding-planning options
Some brides plan their wedding in a matter of months while others take a year or more. Either way,
Gunbattle with Youngstown police leaves one man dead
YOUNGSTOWN — An unidentified city man about 30 years old was killed in a gunbattle with police at
High-performing students in low-performing schools face conflict with EdChoice program
WARREN — Eighth-grader Kim Collier ranks at the top of her class at Willard Elementary School here.
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 3104 • Canfield Chapter 3104, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
GARDEN CLUBS THURSDAY SBlt St. Charles will meet at 7 p.m. for a pizza and game night at the St.
Bonners celebrate 52nd anniversary with their family
Bonners celebrate 52nd anniversary with their family CAMPBELL — Family members gathered at the
Junior League's Angel Ball is a heavenly experience
YOUNGSTOWN — This is the season for angels, and several of the visions in white were sighted at the
Polish club to address Polonia survey
Polish club to address Polonia survey YOUNGSTOWN — The Polish Arts Club of Youngstown will have a
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Boardman’s financial crisis will confront new trustees
Editorial: The refusal by former Boardman Township trustees Kathy Miller and Robyn Gallitto to sign a letter
Hail to ‘The Chief’
PITTSBURGH — “The Chief” premiered at the Pittsburgh Public Theater in 2003 and instantly caught
VETERANS
VETERANS Service-related illness YOUNGSTOWN — Veterans who served in Vietnam during the war and
bowl roundup \ Saturday’s games
Mississippi 21, No. 21 Oklahoma State 7 ARLINGTON, Texas — Dexter McCluster gave Mississippi fans
Bucks’ future looks bright
Ohio State will return nine starters on offense and should be a top-five team. PASADENA,
There’s growing recognition of the needs of women vets
Opinion: There’s growing recognition of the needs of women vets EDITOR: Last Sunday, a letter from a
Spelling’s wife finds role on E! series
LOS ANGELES — Candy Spelling is on a new path in life, one that’s taken her into a reality TV series
EASY LIVING
Looking ahead at home decor By KIM COOK Among designers, retailers and homeowners, there’s
CBO: Senate plan would leave millions without insurance
WASHINGTON — Even as Democrats seek the biggest expansion of health coverage in decades, as many as
YSU comeback bid falters, 68-59
YOUNGSTOWN — The outmanned and struggling Youngstown State women’s basketball team enjoyed some
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Canfield 48, Can. GlenOak 47 Warren Harding 73,
No. 1 Kansas 84, Temple 52
No. 1 Kansas 84, Temple 52 PHILADELPHIA — Freshman Xavier Henry had 15 points and Marcus Morris
If you go
If you go Holiday in Motion The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Holiday in Motion Christmas
Contemplating the high cost that sometimes comes with paying the lowest price
Opinion: EDITOR: Wittenauer Pharmacy in Poland Village has closed. This has probably gone unnoticed by many
top contributors \ Breakdown
top contributors \ Breakdown Employer contributions to pension funds for public employees are
UK, US to fund unit to fight terrorism threat in Yemen
LONDON (AP) — The British government said today that Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President
2010 movie lineup is loaded with 3-D titles
Like it or loathe it, the new year in movies will be dominated by one thing: 3-D. The runaway
Arms Family Museum features Christmases of yesteryear
You might need more than one visit to catch everything in this elaborate display. YOUNGSTOWN —
It ain’t broke, why fix it?
Opinion: It ain’t broke, why fix it? EDITOR: I just read where Allegiant Air is switching airports from
destination lists
destination lists At the top Here are some top destination lists for travel as 2010 begins:
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield trustees reorganization meeting, 6:30 p.m., followed by regular meeting
BRIGHT LIGHTS: Tyler Kralik, 2, of Austintown enjoys one of three train exhibits at the museum.
BRIGHT LIGHTS: Tyler Kralik, 2, of Austintown enjoys one of three train exhibits at the museum.
area college roundup \ Saturday’s games
MEN Bethany 85, John Carroll 63 BETHANY, W.Va. — Behind 25 points and 20 rebounds from senior
TIME RUNNING OUT?
Mangini’s future in doubt CLEVELAND (AP) — Eric Mangini was a ball boy and wide-eyed media
DESTINATION: 2010
Events around the world to lure visitors NEW YORK (AP) — Forecasts for 2010 predict that more
VOLUNTEERING
VOLUNTEERING In Mahoning Valley HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is
FAA increases oversight of American Airlines
FAA increases oversight of American Airlines FORT WORTH, Texas — The Federal Aviation
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Columbiana County
HOW SWEET IT IS: Ornaments and sweets fill the butler’s pantry at the Arms Family Museum.
HOW SWEET IT IS: Ornaments and sweets fill the butler’s pantry at the Arms Family Museum.
Hope fades in hunt for mudslide victims
ANGRA DOS REIS, Brazil (AP) — Firefighters using heavy machinery, shovels and bare hands dug for
Today is Sunday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2010. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2010. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date in
The Aughts: A look back
This is a decade that ended much as it began: with anxiety over technology and a feeling that the
Good as Gold
At a time when budget cuts are forcing Ohio schools to lay off teachers and cities to raise taxes,
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FIFTY YEARS AGO: Youngstown’s new mayor, Frank R. Franko, outlined his two-
LOOKING AHEAD \ Films on the horizon
A few notable movies to look out for this year: “Crazy Heart”: Jeff Bridges is being viewed as an
Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver COLUMBUS – Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail-safety education group, is
Only in the Mahoning Valley
Opinion: In just about any other region of the country, the decision by General Motors Corp. to tie its
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox At 14, ‘Steven’s’ lack of ambition may not be cause for concern
Dear Annie: My 14-year-old son, “Steven,” worries me to no end. He has no drive or ambition. He
Iran warns it will make its own nuclear fuel
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran set a one-month deadline Saturday for the West to accept its
The Vindicator
The Vindicator THE VENUE: Poland schools’ new stadium played host to five home games and two
Execution set for Thursday
TOLEDO (AP) — No one really knows if Vernon Smith meant to shoot and kill a carryout owner who had a
Afghan lawmakers reject 17 of Karzai’s Cabinet choices
KABUL (AP) — A chastened President Hamid Karzai must submit new Cabinet picks after defiant
Obama cites apparent al-Qaida link in Christmas Day plot to blow up plane
HONOLULU (AP) — An al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen apparently ordered the Christmas Day plot against a
Locally, as pension funding rises, revenues decline
Valley governments paid $137M into funds in 2008. The story in 2009 for most local governments
Somali charged in attack at Danish artist’s home
COPENHAGEN (AP) — An ax-wielding Somali man with suspected al-Qaida links was charged Saturday with
Poland stadium adds to revenue
The extra money will be reinvested in the school’s athletic department. POLAND — The Poland
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates up 3% today
HARRISBURG (AP) — The cost of traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike went up early today. A 3 percent
Mobile-home fire kills parents, 2 children, hurts boy
GREENWICH, Ohio (AP) — Two young children and their parents perished in a blaze at an Ohio mobile
After another defection to GOP, 2010 grows more difficult for Democrats
WASHINGTON — An already difficult situation for Democrats in Congress is worsening as the 2010
Poland Football
Poland Football Total revenue The Poland football program played its first season in its new
“Desperate Housewives” (9 p.m., ABC): In the aftermath of the plane crash on
“Desperate Housewives” (9 p.m., ABC): In the aftermath of the plane crash on “Desperate Housewives,”
Cities and counties take back tax breaks
CHICAGO (AP) — Cash-strapped communities have a message for corporations that promised jobs in
Remains of plane from 1912 found in Antarctica
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Remains of the first airplane ever taken to Antarctica, in 1912, have
Pension systems deal with burden of health coverage
COLUMBUS — In 1974, the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund voluntarily started giving health-care
GAME TIME Browns vs. Jaguars
GAME TIME Browns vs. Jaguars Records: Browns 4-11, Jaguars 7-8. Kickoff: 1 p.m. at Cleveland
GAME TIME Steelers vs. Dolphins
GAME TIME Steelers vs. Dolphins Records: Steelers 8-7, Dolphins, 7-8. Kickoff: 1 p.m. at
Shooting victim found
Shooting victim found YOUNGSTOWN — Police confirmed a fatal shooting at a home on Lora Avenue on
Today
Today Nightlife DJ Ray D, 10 p.m., Partner’s Jazz & Blues Lounge, 732 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown;
Yemen sends more troops to al-Qaida strongholds in east
SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemen deployed several hundred extra troops to two mountainous eastern provinces
Drinking law puts parents on notice
The city’s amended host law makes adults more culpable for minors who drink on their premises.
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Lori and Adam Hromyak, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 1. Leslie Walker and
Extortion plots often target celebrities
LOS ANGELES — There was no shortage of celebrity secrets for sale in 2009, with John Travolta, David
A decade in Books Fears and fantasies abound
Some representative books of the 2000s — about fear of the real world and dreams about other worlds,
Financial cloud hangs over YSU’s future
An additional 3.5 percent tuition increase is still a possibility. YOUNGSTOWN — The state may
Don’t allow children to return to the nest
Q. What, if any, ground rules can and should parents set for a child returning to live at home after
Broadway smash ‘Carnage’ recasts
NEW YORK — What do you do when your universally praised cast departs and you have to find another
Bullock, Jackman, others to attend People’s Choice
Bullock, Jackman, others to attend People’s Choice LOS ANGELES — Hugh Jackman, Taylor Lautner,
Ringing in new year with new underwear
MEXICO CITY — A visitor here might be confused when suddenly, at the end of December, there appears
Top-viewed vindy.com stories offer distinction
Opinion: So what news most impacted you in 2009? Who was the biggest newsmaker for the year? Forget 2009;
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Dec. 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “I, Alex Cross” by James
Who’s getting bigger slices of pie?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Economically, most Americans did not have a good decade. But some benefited greatly,
New York’s crime stats impressive
Opinion: New York City is only 93 miles north of Philadelphia. In terms of crime, they are worlds apart. New
IRON: It looks like a train, but it’s really an iron. A woman had to be strong to press
IRON: It looks like a train, but it’s really an iron. A woman had to be strong to press clothes with
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Cavs cut down the Nets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — One of the largest crowds of the season showed up at the Izod Center,
Old irons are hot items among collectors
The old iron your great- grandmother used to iron her clothes with would not seem to be of much use
In ‘Eating the Dinosaur,’ Klosterman analyzes Cobain, Unabomber, ABBA
“Eating the Dinosaur” by Chuck Klosterman (Scribner, 256 pages, $25) Chuck Klosterman has a
Mooney’s Ron Stoops joining Penguins’ staff
YOUNGSTOWN — Another Stoops is heading to the college ranks. Youngstown State football coach Eric
LOCAL
LOCAL Book on Damascus recounts its history DAMASCUS — “Damascus Through the Years, 1808-2008,”
Konopka scores rare goal in Lightning win
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This was one special goal, even for Zenon Konopka. Konopka celebrated his 29th
Unhappy new year for YSU
The Penguins came out flat and were crushed by Horizon League-foe Cleveland State. YOUNGSTOWN
Zoning violations are no joke
Opinion: Zoning violations are no joke EDITOR: My father and mother bought property in Ellsworth Township
Nelson’s as guilty as Jim
Opinion: Nelson’s as guilty as Jim EDITOR Every article about Jim Traficant carries with it the
Enough Traficant already
Opinion: Enough Traficant already EDITOR: Things are not the best in our area, but do we have to suffer
After 33 wonderful years, it’s time to say goodbye
Thirty-three years! Yes, that’s a long time to spend in the same job working with the same people
Things are getting bad
Opinion: Things are getting bad EDITOR: Our beloved country is near a catastrophe that I’m not sure can
nhl roundup Saturday’s other games
Avalanche 3, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS — T.J. Galiardi crashed the net and scored on a rebound with
Unbeaten Harding tops Massillon
WARREN — Tre Brown scored 19 points and the Warren Harding High boys basketball team shot out to a
Gamblers’ offense too much for Phantoms, 7-2
GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Two-goal nights by Anders Lee and Chris Crane, plus a three-goal effort from
Pearce still in critical condition
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — American snowboarder Kevin Pearce was in critical condition Saturday at a Utah
MAC roundup \ Saturday’s games
Robert Morris 81, Ohio 79 ATHENS — Karon Abraham scored 23 points and Rob Robinson added 21 to
Steelers and Dolphins cling to their slim playoff chances
Which ever team wins still will need a lot of help to make the playoffs. MIAMI (AP) — The
horizon roundup Saturday’s other games
Butler 80, Wisconsin-Milwaukee 67 INDIANAPOLIS — Gordon Hayward grabbed a double-double, scoring
big ten roundup \ Saturday’s games
No. 11 Michigan State 91, No. 25 Northwestern 70 EVANSTON, Ill. — Kalin Lucas scored 15 of his 21
women’s top 25 \ Saturday’s games
No. 1 UConn 91, Seton Hall 24 NEWARK, N.J. — Tina Charles scored 19 points and Kalana Greene added
Arms Family Museum features Christmases of yesteryear
You might need more than one visit to catch everything in this elaborate display. YOUNGSTOWN —
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