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Stories published December 15, 2007

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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

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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


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