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Man sought in Farrell, Pa. homicide
FARRELL — Police said an argument at a Hamilton Avenue home ended with the shooting death of a
Fast falling snow slows drivers
Snow began blanketing the Mahoning and Shenango valleys a few hours earlier than expected on
OVI Task Force results announced
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force arrested one impaired driver at the sobriety checkpoint conducted
Shippingport nuke plant turns 50
SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. — If you live in eastern Ohio or western Pennsylvania, chances are good that some
North Elementary web site keeps growing
POLAND — The desire of a North Elementary School mother to volunteer at her daughter’s school has
When Wal-mart came to Salem ...
There used to be an apple orchard and a farm across the road from Beth Ramsey’s house. But in
Poland teen shot dead in home
POLAND — An 18-year-old Poland Township woman was shot to death in her home about 5:50 a.m. on
Steelton-Highspire wins title
Jeremiah Young had four TDs and 292 yards rushing in the win. HERSHEY, Pa. — The comeback kids
Carter nets 32 to lead New Jersey past Cavs
LeBron James is still wearing a padded glove to protect his left index finger. EAST RUTHERFORD,
Deal reached on climate talks
The Bali conference has been marked by debate between the EU and the U.S. BALI, Indonesia (AP) —
LSU remains open after two killings
LSU officials felt the slayings of two graduate students were random. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) —
Guantanamo court request
Guantanamo court request In a filing made public Friday, lawyers for a Guantanamo detainees have
Move Over Broadway to present ‘Believe’
CANFIELD — Move Over Broadway Productions will present “Believe,” a Christmas musical, at 7 p.m.
Airport officials face crucial hiring decision
As Steve Bowser, director of aviation at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, and members of the
910th Airlift Wing plans Central America mission
910th Airlift Wing plans Central America mission VIENNA — Air Force Reservists from the 910th
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth D. Iser Jr., 28, of 1582 Seater Road, Warren, and
2 U.S. soldiers die in separate incidents
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The U.S. military said Friday that two American soldiers had died in separate
Flaws found in vote machines
A review found that widely used electronic machines can easily be compromised. COLUMBUS — A Palm
Man faces felony charges of rape, firing a gun into Warren home
Another man was indicted on a charge related to a fatal car accident. WARREN — A 22-year-old city
Museum marks Silver Bridge disaster
A small plaque marks the spot on where a ramp brought motorists onto the bridge. POINT PLEASANT,
Canfield tops Liberty, 54-46, for third win
LIBERTY — The Canfield High basketball team put three players in double figures Friday to pull past
YSU FALL COMMENCEMENT
YSU FALL COMMENCEMENT More than 600 to graduate TIME: 2 p.m. Sunday. LOCATION: Beeghly
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Poland 97, East 68 Campbell 57, Mooney 56
NBA ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
Celtics 104, Bucks 82 BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored a season-high 32 points and Kevin Garnett had an
Campbell cops call homicide justified
‘It’s definite he went to rob,’ a detective said of the man who was killed . CAMPBELL —
“Snowglobe” (8 p.m., ABC Family): Angela is weary from so much time spent with her
“Snowglobe” (8 p.m., ABC Family): Angela is weary from so much time spent with her rambunctious,
Williams delivers Campbell win
Jerah’me Williams’ foul shot lifted the Red Devils past Mooney, 57-56. CAMPBELL — Jerah’me
REGION
REGION Gun show planned LOWELLVILLE — The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will hold its winter
CAMPAIGN FINANCE Post-general election
Candidates and issue committees on the Nov. 6 general election ballot had until Friday to file
Purple Raiders eye three-peat No. 3
Wisconsin-Whitewater (13-1) suffered its only loss while playing Division II St. Cloud State.
Forum Health reports encouraging finances
Forum paid about $11 million to Wellspring Partners and some $1.3 million to former president N.
Clippers’ defense stymies Crestview
Columbiana remains unbeaten with a 74-50 victory. COLUMBIANA — For as well as the Columbiana
SEASON FINALES
Next week, TV’s dating divas, Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) and Tila Tequila make their choices in
Fact finder’s report targets overtime, finances in Girard
The fact finder’s report was released this week. GIRARD — A fact-finding report suggest a few
Iraqi refugees report torture in Syria
A U.N. survey also asks how violence has affected the war’s survivors. CAIRO, Egypt — One in
Newton Falls big run sinks JFK
WARREN — The Newton Falls High basketball team went on a 20-0 run in Friday’s second half to defeat
Group looks to increase homeownership
The program will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown and
The Arts Excel Holiday Program at First Presbyterian Church in Warren on Friday encompassed music,
The Arts Excel Holiday Program at First Presbyterian Church in Warren on Friday encompassed music,
Senate OKs mortgage refinancing bill
The bill makes it easier for homeowners to refinance into FHA loans. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate
This gallery isn’t even a little bit country
To see the work of some of more than 44 local and regional artists who’ve contributed to the
Strickland’s stand draws a challenge
His defense of nativity scenes is being contested. COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s decision
The Bulldogs wore down the Panthers with a full-court press for a 97-68 victory.
The Bulldogs wore down the Panthers with a full-court press for a 97-68 victory. POLAND — A
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C.;
Kidman settles suit against newspaper
Kidman settles suit against newspaper LONDON — Nicole Kidman accepted damages from The Daily
‘Shot at Love,’ ‘New York’ are 2 new faces of reality
The stars of the shows say what they’re doing is groundbreaking. First came “The Bachelor,”
Say it ain’t so Mark, Barry, Roger, Andy
Opinion: Shoeless Joe Jackson was the only man to bat .382 in his last season in the major leagues. After
Diamondbacks trade for pitcher Haren
Dan Haren is off the market, and the Arizona Diamondbacks have an imposing 1-2 punch at the top of
Roethlisberger expects to play against Jaguars
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Friday after sitting
Shoplifter will spend two years in prison
The convict shoplifted for a living over the past 24 years, logging 43 arrests in Boardman alone.
FORUM HEALTH | Finances
Wellspring Partners and Wellspring Valuation, both of Chicago, consultants hired by Forum to conduct
Shorter catches aren’t a problem for Winslow
The Browns tight end has 69 receptions in the first 13 games. BEREA — The catches are getting
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable
Rogue drug informant guilty
CLEVELAND (AP) — An informant who says he lied to ensnare innocent people in a federal drug
Men can inherit gene that raises risk of breast cancer, expert says
Men with the gene are at risk for other cancers as well. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Doctors are
Plains states brace for another blast
The first storm killed at least 38 people, then moved into the Northeast. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) —
At YSU, an achievement 44 years in the making
Her studies aren’t over yet: She’ll now enroll in a YSU master’s degree program. YOUNGSTOWN—
Man stable after stabbing during robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man was in stable condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center on Friday night after
Bowker, Davner lead Crestview girls to 60-31 rout of Columbiana
COLUMBIANA — Crestview senior Chelsea Bowker provided the bulk of the offense and freshman center
Poland routs East
Poland routs East kPOLAND HIGH’S Ben Brocker prevents East’ High’s Anthon y Bowers from grabbing
Jail paints cells pink in hopes of soothing prisoners
Many jails around the country have dabbled in pink. TROY, Ohio (AP) — Inmates at western Ohio
Woodhead top Division II football player
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Chadron State senior tailback Danny Woodhead won the Harlon Hill Trophy on
Funding becomes a Valley priority
An official pointed out problems that the area has in attracting businesses. AUSTINTOWN —
An increase in teen births
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Starting in 1991, the teenage birth rate declined steadily for a decade and a
New rules fail to halt mistaken surgeries
A teaching hospital had three such errors in one year. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — One operation went
Police arrest 2 men in drug-ring case
An Austintown man is charged with money laundering in the drug ring. YOUNGSTOWN — Two people were
Walrus stampede tied to global warming
Thousands of the animals crowded onto land as sea ice melted. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — In what
Volant man who beat 3-year-old found guilty
Both children have recovered and are in foster care. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Volant man accused of
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Caitlin Carney and Ralph Mould, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 12. Don
Wii shortage: Store will sell rain checks
NEW YORK (AP) — To deal with frustration among holiday shoppers hunting for its Wii game console,
Be prepared for the white stuff
It would be a good idea to do your errands, such as shopping — grocery, holiday or otherwise — early
Man found guilty in shooting, carjacking
The prosecutor said there isn’t much better evidence than six eyewitnesses. YOUNGSTOWN — A guilty
Protests lead officials to halt demolition
Housing for the poor is scarce in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Demolition of three public
Appalachian St. wins third straight crown
Armanti Edwards threw for three touchdowns. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Appalachian State kicked off
Fitch suffers 37-34 defeat against Lake
AUSTINTOWN — Billy Habreck’s 3-pointer at the buzzer on Friday gave the Lake High boys basketball
Lakeview student arrested over threats contained in an e-mail
The e-mail was similar to ones from a Colorado killer. CORTLAND — Police were concerned when
The joys of winter hunting
Even when you expect to break through ice, as Wendell Diller and I did one recent morning, the
Money doesn’t always equate with victory
In Campbell, the incumbent mayor spent $75 to easily win re-election. YOUNGSTOWN — Some
Big Ben practices
Big Ben practices Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Friday after
Human Rights Council is a joke
Opinion: There wasn’t much to celebrate on International Human Rights Day earlier this week. There is growing
Deck the idea of holiday excess
Opinion: It’s that time of year again, time to stand up to the looming shadow of Christmas, look it straight
Mitchell expected denials by players
The steroids czar said his inquiry carries the weight of eyewitnesses. NEW YORK (AP) — George
SteelHounds fall to Brahmas
Youngstown gave up two third-period goals in a 4-3 defeat Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s games
Flames 4, Hurricanes 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Dion Phaneuf scored the go-ahead goal midway through the