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Stories published December 2, 2007
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Planning starts for PONY softball tournaments in Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — In a transition year, in which a new nonprofit group took over running the area’s PONY
Good Samaritan comes to aid of family in burning Howland home
HOWLAND — A family of nine escaped an early morning fire in their North Road home Sunday without
Costs for Mahoning to defend poor may increase by $800,000
YOUNGSTOWN — The cost of fighting violent crime in Youngstown continues to mount, but Mahoning
Cobalt ranks low in review of most satisfying cars
The Chevrolet Cobalt is one of three General Motors cars that were named as the least satisfying
Councilmen-elect seek review of Youngstown travel policies
YOUNGSTOWN — In the wake of the spending of about $13,000 in taxpayers’ money for a conference in
New plaza, Walgreens going up in Austintown
A Walgreens is going to be built near Meridian Road. AUSTINTOWN — Two new developments are under
There are several reasons Youngstown’s levy failed; racism isn’t among them
Opinion: There are several reasons Youngstown’s levy failed; racism isn’t among them EDITOR: In last
First-quarter winners
First-quarter winners Holiday — Kansas City Headbangers in Howgren Heating & Cooling. Wedgewood —
Fans consider winged visitors when they plant
It’s not just birds that are attracted to birdscapers’ yards. DETROIT — As winter approaches,
Coldwater douses Mooney
For the second time in three years, the Cards lost to the Cavaliers for the title. MASSILLON —
REGION
REGION ROC center opens, offers job services YOUNGSTOWN — The ROC Resource Opportunity Center
Rental car satisfaction
Rental car satisfaction According to a survey by J.D. Power and Associates, Enterprise ranked
Rapper faces charges after fan is injured
Rapper faces charges after fan is injured FISHKILL, N.Y. — Akon faces criminal charges after a fan
Water temperature irrelevant to effective hand-washing
Q. In your column, you said that warm water is no more effective than cold for removing germs. You
‘Mr. Warmth’ gets HBO profile
The John Landis film looks at the life and career of insult comic Don Rickles. It’s not every
LOCAL
LOCAL Riverside prevails, 7-2 BOARDMAN — Riverside defeated the Mooney/Ursuline Thunder Hockey
Software detects interference
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Increasingly worried over Internet providers’ behavior, a nonprofit has
HELPING HANDS Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, Inc., a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Pirates give Russell second chance
Apparently the Pittsburgh Pirates front office had some misgivings about firing John Russell two
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN To make sure Zach couldn’t finger him for the hit and run, Richie covered the hole
Stone story: Wood recounts rock ’n’ roll life
Reading this autobiography is like hanging out at the pub with Ronnie Wood. You have fun, you hear
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Melvin E. Johnson Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
‘Heroes’ star: I don’t know what is coming
Shalim Ortiz, who plays Alejandro, said the actors need to be spontaneous. MIAMI — On the
Boardman police arrest 2 men on drug charges
The narcotics police also nabbed a fugitive from California. BOARDMAN — Two Boardman men face gun
Area parents to honor dead children
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Area parents who have lost children will join others worldwide Dec. 9 lighting
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB Baltimore51.833— Chicago41.800 1⁄2 Detroit41.800 1⁄2
Working views differ by age
Eavesdropping on a lunch table conversation between two midcareer businesswomen ... Both were
Someplace Safe helps abused women
The director explained what can happen when a woman and children are in such a relationship.
Lamps featured at many World’s Fairs
World’s Fairs are the source of many types of souvenirs: bandannas, dolls, vases, clocks, key
A FEW TIPS
A FEW TIPS How to attract birds What birdscapers recommend: Don’t cut annuals and perennials
Keep warm; lower costs
Some home improvements can make big differences in the costs of heating your home. CHICAGO —
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Kory C. Barthany, 27, of 10 Tuttle Lane, Girard, and Elizabeth
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members.
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members.
Going gourmet: More shoppers give food gifts
Over the past couple of years, food-gift sales have grown to almost $16 billon. MONROE, Wis. (AP)
Atlantic City to undergo changes
The new projects feature high-end mega-casino resorts. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Five years from
Gold is just part of the cost of most jewelry. One shop owner says gold’s high price is
Gold is just part of the cost of most jewelry. One shop owner says gold’s high price is because of
‘Housewives’ recaptures its appeal this year
New characters have revitalized the show. Sometimes television viewing becomes a matter of
Voting by mail alters campaigns
Opinion: It used to be quite difficult in California for someone to vote via mail, rather than in person at
One visitor tries to go once a month for the tranquil break.
One visitor tries to go once a month for the tranquil break. CONCEPTION, Mo. (AP) — Remember
Filmmaker seeks folks who recall Yankee Lake
Filmmaker seeks folks who recall Yankee Lake John Jurko II, who is making a documentary film about
Web site seeks to reunite lost gloves, owners
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s like an online dating service for long lost gloves. No, that’s not a typo.
‘SUPER MARIO GALAXY’
‘SUPER MARIO GALAXY’ (Nintendo) for Wii Genre: Adventure Rating: E Grade: A When the Wii
Web site gets you through to a live person
I love technology. I embrace it. Technology makes my life so much easier. I can’t imagine life
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
NOTEBOOK | Mooney vs. Coldwater
Key play: About Mooney’s final extra-point try, Coldwater defensive tackle Tyler Kunk said of Kurt
Ohio State headed for BCS championship
COLUMBUS (AP) — Three weeks after their unbeaten season, No. 1 ranking and dreams of redemption in
THE NUMBERS | Coldwater 28, Mooney 27
Cardinal Mooney14076—27 Coldwater00721—28 First Quarter CM—Zordich 1 run (Reese kick), 7:05
Cavs use tricks for victory
Mooney trailed in the fourth quarter for just the second time all season. MASSILLON — In
MERCER COUNTY \ Sentencings
These people were sentenced last week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court: Brett Budetich, 20, of
Gambling in the future
Gambling in the future A burst of new, luxurious mega-casino projects to be built by 2012 will
Deer refuge celebrates 50 years
Adult Key deer are about the size of a big dog. BIG PINE KEY, Fla. (AP) — When the National Key
Plymouth Rock portico to be refurbished
Plymouth Rock portico to be refurbished PLYMOUTH, Mass. — Tourists hoping for a look at legendary
Browns set to take on Cardinals
Cleveland has won five of its last six games, 2-0 against NFC West. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — For all
Look what you missed
Movie lovers get another chance to see most of these gems on DVD. As 2007 races to its
SCOUTS
SCOUTS Rank achieved Andrew G. Jacobs, a son of Mike and Bernadine Lucansky Jacobs, formerly of
Rivals to iPods are music to your ears
This might be hard for some people to fathom, but there are digital music players made by other
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.14 —.06 Avalon Holdings,6.454—.2959 Clear
CEO to take Blockbuster ahead into digital age
Store rentals will still be important, the CEO says. DALLAS (AP) — In his corner office 32 floors
LAMP: This 5 1/2-inch-tall brass lamp shows a picture of the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. Nearly
LAMP: This 5 1/2-inch-tall brass lamp shows a picture of the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. Nearly 75
Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz could be trouble
They’ve won two in a row there and three of four. PITTSBURGH (AP) — What a mess the Cincinnati
PREVIEW Browns vs. Cardinals
Game time: 4:05 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) WKBN-AM (570) WNCD-FM (93.3) Opening line: Even. Record vs.
hLintEater attaches to drill to clean dryer vent
hLintEater attaches to drill to clean dryer vent Cleaning your dryer vent isn’t a neat-freak
Beware Ohio’s moral arbiters
Opinion: They’re at it again. Not satisfied with: a) Orchestrating a constitutional amendment on
HEALTH CARE
HEALTH CARE Cindi Bishop of Green Township has been appointed manager of perioperative services
Untours founder donates profits
The money goes to a foundation that provides low-interest loans. PHILADEL- PHIA — Travel company
ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS \ What to Watch
Some reasons why women in abusive relationships don’t break away from abusive men: Because they
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Thursday At Paradise Theatre, Bronx, N.Y., Andrey Tsurkan,
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go CONCEPTION ABBEY: Conception, Mo.; www.conceptionabbey.org or (660) 944-
Tax-bill stall threatens timely refunds
Failure to make timely changes causes concern. WASHINGTON (AP) — Silena Davis had counted on an
Wal-Mart has sights fixed on Canfield site
Sentiment against the supercenter ran high among residents. BEAVER — Wal-Mart isn’t likely to
YOUNGSTOWN Calender contest
Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling is hosting an awards party for the student winners of its
“Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project” (8 p.m., HBO): “Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles
“Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project” (8 p.m., HBO): “Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project” is an
EXTREME MAHONING VALLEY Building a home
Timeline of events for the three-week construction of the Bailing home on Shields Road in Canfield.
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston132.867—
Design base is really under foot
Cohesive flooring can help a home look bigger. LOS ANGELES — It might not catch your eye as
PREVIEW Steelers vs. Bengals
Game time: 8:15 p.m. TV/radio: (21) (3) (11) WBBG-FM (106.1) Opening line: Steelers by 71⁄2. Record
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Township trustees, 7 p.m., township administration building, 2600 Elmwood
BEST-SELLERS
BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly For the week ending Nov. 24: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Double
Bush can’t act alone on long-term Iraq pact
Opinion: Despite the show at Annapolis, Md., last week’s main diplomatic initiative concerned Iraq, not
Tips for a kitchen remodel
As we move into the holiday season, many of us begin thinking about the condition of our kitchen.
NFL PREVIEW \ Today’s other games
BUFFALO at WASHINGTON Game time: 1 p.m. Opening line: Redskins by 61⁄2. Record vs. spread: Bills
Youngstown city officials should refuse wage hikes
Just 13 days after voters in the Youngstown City School District rejected a 9.5-mill levy — they
Barnhisel House returns to 1800s
GIRARD — Members of the Girard Historical Society are gearing up for another Christmas at the
Marriage on the rocks Pattie Boyd recalls her life with George Harrison, Eric Clapton
LONDON — Pattie Boyd is the A-list musicians’ muse. A convent schoolgirl turned swinging London
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