News for December 15, 2007

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

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

SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guests

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C.;

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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NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s games

Flames 4, Hurricanes 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Dion Phaneuf scored the go-ahead goal midway through the

SteelHounds fall to Brahmas

Youngstown gave up two third-period goals in a 4-3 defeat Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown

Mitchell expected denials by players

The steroids czar said his inquiry carries the weight of eyewitnesses. NEW YORK (AP) — George

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

Human Rights Council is a joke

Opinion: There wasn’t much to celebrate on International Human Rights Day earlier this week. There is growing

Big Ben practices

Big Ben practices Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Friday after

Money doesn’t always equate with victory

In Campbell, the incumbent mayor spent $75 to easily win re-election. YOUNGSTOWN — Some

The joys of winter hunting

Even when you expect to break through ice, as Wendell Diller and I did one recent morning, the

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

Fitch suffers 37-34 defeat against Lake

AUSTINTOWN — Billy Habreck’s 3-pointer at the buzzer on Friday gave the Lake High boys basketball

Appalachian St. wins third straight crown

Armanti Edwards threw for three touchdowns. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Appalachian State kicked off

Protests lead officials to halt demolition

Housing for the poor is scarce in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Demolition of three public

Man found guilty in shooting, carjacking

The prosecutor said there isn’t much better evidence than six eyewitnesses. YOUNGSTOWN — A guilty

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

Senate OKs mortgage refinancing bill

The bill makes it easier for homeowners to refinance into FHA loans. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate

Be prepared for the white stuff

It would be a good idea to do your errands, such as shopping — grocery, holiday or otherwise — early

Wii shortage: Store will sell rain checks

NEW YORK (AP) — To deal with frustration among holiday shoppers hunting for its Wii game console,

The Arts Excel Holiday Program at First Presbyterian Church in Warren on Friday encompassed music,

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Caitlin Carney and Ralph Mould, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 12. Don

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

Walrus stampede tied to global warming

Thousands of the animals crowded onto land as sea ice melted. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — In what

Police arrest 2 men in drug-ring case

An Austintown man is charged with money laundering in the drug ring. YOUNGSTOWN — Two people were

Iraqi refugees report torture in Syria

A U.N. survey also asks how violence has affected the war’s survivors. CAIRO, Egypt — One in

New rules fail to halt mistaken surgeries

A teaching hospital had three such errors in one year. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — One operation went

An increase in teen births

Opinion: Kansas City Star: Starting in 1991, the teenage birth rate declined steadily for a decade and a

SEASON FINALES

Next week, TV’s dating divas, Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) and Tila Tequila make their choices in

Clippers’ defense stymies Crestview

Columbiana remains unbeaten with a 74-50 victory. COLUMBIANA — For as well as the Columbiana

Funding becomes a Valley priority

An official pointed out problems that the area has in attracting businesses. AUSTINTOWN —

Woodhead top Division II football player

FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Chadron State senior tailback Danny Woodhead won the Harlon Hill Trophy on

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

Poland routs East

Poland routs East kPOLAND HIGH’S Ben Brocker prevents East’ High’s Anthon y Bowers from grabbing

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

Man stable after stabbing during robbery

YOUNGSTOWN — A city man was in stable condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center on Friday night after

Forum Health reports encouraging finances

Forum paid about $11 million to Wellspring Partners and some $1.3 million to former president N.

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—

Plains states brace for another blast

The first storm killed at least 38 people, then moved into the Northeast. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) —

Rogue drug informant guilty

CLEVELAND (AP) — An informant who says he lied to ensnare innocent people in a federal drug

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

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

FORUM HEALTH | Finances

Wellspring Partners and Wellspring Valuation, both of Chicago, consultants hired by Forum to conduct

Shoplifter will spend two years in prison

The convict shoplifted for a living over the past 24 years, logging 43 arrests in Boardman alone.

Roethlisberger expects to play against Jaguars

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Friday after sitting

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

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

‘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,”

Kidman settles suit against newspaper

Kidman settles suit against newspaper LONDON — Nicole Kidman accepted damages from The Daily

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

Group looks to increase homeownership

The program will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown and

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

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

Purple Raiders eye three-peat No. 3

Wisconsin-Whitewater (13-1) suffered its only loss while playing Division II St. Cloud State.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE Post-general election

Candidates and issue committees on the Nov. 6 general election ballot had until Friday to file

REGION

REGION Gun show planned LOWELLVILLE — The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will hold its winter

Williams delivers Campbell win

Jerah’me Williams’ foul shot lifted the Red Devils past Mooney, 57-56. CAMPBELL — Jerah’me

“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,

Campbell cops call homicide justified

‘It’s definite he went to rob,’ a detective said of the man who was killed . CAMPBELL —

NBA ROUNDUP Friday’s other games

Celtics 104, Bucks 82 BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored a season-high 32 points and Kevin Garnett had an

FRIDAY’S RESULTS

FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Poland 97, East 68 Campbell 57, Mooney 56

Museum marks Silver Bridge disaster

A small plaque marks the spot on where a ramp brought motorists onto the bridge. POINT PLEASANT,

YSU FALL COMMENCEMENT

YSU FALL COMMENCEMENT More than 600 to graduate TIME: 2 p.m. Sunday. LOCATION: Beeghly

Canfield tops Liberty, 54-46, for third win

LIBERTY — The Canfield High basketball team put three players in double figures Friday to pull past

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

Flaws found in vote machines

A review found that widely used electronic machines can easily be compromised. COLUMBUS — A Palm

2 U.S. soldiers die in separate incidents

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The U.S. military said Friday that two American soldiers had died in separate

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth D. Iser Jr., 28, of 1582 Seater Road, Warren, and

910th Airlift Wing plans Central America mission

910th Airlift Wing plans Central America mission VIENNA — Air Force Reservists from the 910th

Airport officials face crucial hiring decision

As Steve Bowser, director of aviation at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, and members of the

Move Over Broadway to present ‘Believe’

CANFIELD — Move Over Broadway Productions will present “Believe,” a Christmas musical, at 7 p.m.

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

Deal reached on climate talks

The Bali conference has been marked by debate between the EU and the U.S. BALI, Indonesia (AP) —

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,

Steelton-Highspire wins title

Jeremiah Young had four TDs and 292 yards rushing in the win. HERSHEY, Pa. — The comeback kids

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