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Police arrest suspect in Pa. shootings
FARRELL, Pa. — Sharon and Southwest Mercer County Regional Police have arrested a man previously
Indictments in two homicides
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury indicted three men on murder charges in two separate
VIDEO: Pavlik: Champion with a heart
BOARDMAN— To the boxing nation, Kelly Pavlik is simply the middleweight champion of the world.
Lakeview schools get bad financial news
CORTLAND — Superintendent Robert Wilson says bad news from the Trumbull County Auditor’s Office last
4 days in jail on mistaken identity
WARREN — A city woman arrested by Howland Township police on a warrant last month — and kept in
Boil alert for part of Lordstown
LORDSTOWN — Residents on New, Imperial and Locust drives, along with the two homes on Hallock-Young
Campbell records 2nd homicide
Campbell records 2nd homicide CAMPBELL — A verbal altercation escalated to the shooting that
Boardman police arrest man for robberies
Boardman police arrest man for robberies BOARDMAN — Police arrested an East Midlothian Boulevard
Fire destroys Warren house
WARREN— The fire department was called to 154 Trumbull Avenue around noon today for a house fire.
IRS: $2 million in refunds not cashed in Ohio
IRS: $2 million in refunds not cashed in Ohio CINCINNATI (AP) — The IRS may be looking for you —
Part of Phelps Street closed downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — South Phelps Street will remain closed indefinitely between West Federal and West Front
Rep. English will meet with sportsmen
GROVE CITY, Pa. — A sportsmen’s town hall meeting will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at
City worker punished over travel expenses
YOUNGSTOWN — A city litter and recycling department worker accepted 15 days off without pay for
Pavlik victory has trainer thinking bigger and bigger
A boxing ring takes up nearly half the space in his gym.
Mooney’s McCarthy won’t play Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Dan McCarthy knew right away something was wrong. In the first half of last Friday’s
Route 7 closed in Hubbard Township
HUBBARD — State Route 7 between U.S. Route 62 and state Route 82 will be closed today through
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
• Nicole and Joseph Barfay of Westerville are announcing the birth of their first child, a son, Luke
St. Joseph pirogi sale set
St. Joseph pirogi sale set CAMPBELL — Potato, prune and kraut pirogi will be sold Friday at St.
Polish cultural display
Polish cultural display MINERAL RIDGE — The Moss Ancestral Home, 1499 Burnett St., will be the
Seasonal Scores
SEASON SCORES DIVISION III Lakeview (10-2) Def. Painesville Harvey, 37-33 Lost to Howland, 21-7
Bishops issue ‘moral framework’ as a guide for Catholic voters
BALTIMORE — Catholic voters who back candidates because of their support for abortion or other
Predisciplinary hearings set for 2 workers
There was ‘miscommunication’ about travel money, which was returned, a YSU official says.
Monkey embryo cloned
Primates have been very difficult to clone. After years of false starts and an international
Games on the air
FRIDAY 7 p.m. (WNIO-AM 1390) South Range vs. Ursuline. 7 p.m. (WBBG-FM 106.1) Lakeview vs.
Iraq bill calls for troop pullout
The bill provides about a quarter of the money President Bush had requested. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Howard’s career night helps Magic sink Cavs
LeBron James’ triple-double wasn’t enough as Cleveland fell in overtime. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron
Down to the nitty gritty
We’re getting down to the nitty gritty, when you have to take the bull by the horns and boys become
Springfield fire chief appeals suspension
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township Fire Chief Brian Hughes has filed an appeal with Mahoning
Deborah Harry bringing her own style to Cleveland
Blondie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Three decades after punk-
NATION
NATION United, Delta consider combining carriers ATLANTA — UAL Corp.’s United Airlines and Delta
You can see where the magic happens
You can see where the magic happens YOUNGSTOWN — Kick off the holiday season and stop by
Firefighter shot, cops find part of ear at scene
Police say the shooting was a drug deal gone awry. YOUNGSTOWN — Bernard Brown didn’t realize the
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Hedda Gabler.” Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Auditions 7:30
Chavez condemns group
Chavez condemns group CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez’s government condemned a leading
Facing turnover, Packard must hire
Lower pay is causing some new hires at Packard to quit, a union leader says. WARREN — Delphi
Poll: VW, Honda top resale value list
Resale values for domestic brands are improving. Car buyers looking for models with the best
Pakistani authorities arrest opposition leader
President Musharraf said he expects to step down as army chief by the end of the month.
Political apathy frustrates Trail of Dead songwriter
You can’t underestimate the power of not giving a ... well, um, you can guess what. Tupac sang
Charter One donates to food bank
YOUNGSTOWN — The Charter One Foundation has donated $10,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of the
Does Hugo Chavez have us over a barrel?
Opinion: On Dec. 2, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez can tip the world into a recession. On that day, if
New York governor gives up license plan
The plan to give illegal immigrants driver’s licenses was widely criticized. WASHINGTON — Bowing
Poll: Ohio voters do not support Strickland as VP; Dems back Clinton
Obama and Edwards were the only other Democratic candidates to receive double-digit support.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A story about Judge Jack Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court was
Broadway strike cancels openers
No talks are scheduled. NEW YORK — No talks. No comment. And no opening nights. Wednesday
Could returner Cribbs rock Ravens’ cradle?
Cleveland (5-4) will try to bounce back from a tough loss this week at Baltimore. BEREA, Ohio (AP)
Renovated courtrooms back in use
The county stretched its budget by renovating desks and chairs. LISBON — Gone are the dusty
Don’t count Clinton, Giuliani as shoo-ins
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Americans say they are weary of political polarization and pugnacity. If so, the
Dad gets 5 years for son’s brain injury
Dad gets 5 years for son’s brain injury WARREN — A 26-year-old Weathersfield man was sentenced to
U. of Akron finalizes Quaker Square purchase
The landmark is part of the university’s New Landscape for Learning initiative. AKRON — The round
“Smallville” (8 p.m., CW): Clark finally meets his long-dead biological mom (Helen
“Smallville” (8 p.m., CW): Clark finally meets his long-dead biological mom (Helen Slater). “CSI:
Sharing boxes of holiday joy
Shoe boxes filled with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and candy will bring joy to needy
UAW members should worry about what future may bring
Opinion: UAW members should worry about what future may bring EDITOR: So the UAW went on strike to
‘Love in Time of Cholera’ stretches novel too thin
Director Mike Newell settles on a farcical tone. They’ve gotten an entertaining movie out of
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium - C+
‘MR. MAGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM’ Grade: C+ Director-writer: Zach Helm Running time: 93 minutes
French president calls for strike talks
PARIS (AP) — Transport workers shut down most trains Wednesday, testing the patience of Parisians
h‘Beowulf’ sexes up the epic poem
h‘Beowulf’ sexes up the epic poem k“BEOWULF,” THAT original brawling, arm-yanking, eye-gouging
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 9 Theft: A Dover Road woman reported a
Officials seek help from business executives
WARREN — Help wanted: business executives willing to share their business knowledge with companies
Library, Butler to offer programs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County has joined with The Butler Institute
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Mahoning County Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County will have
Arab Center’s speakers
Arab Center’s speakers YOUNGSTOWN — Two Jewish American human rights volunteers with the
North Road set to reopen Friday
All but $600,000 came from state and federal grants. HOWLAND — After one year of only being able
“I am happily surprised. It now seems because we have a new attorney general the situation has
“I am happily surprised. It now seems because we have a new attorney general the situation has
Talks scheduled in Broadway strike
The premiere of playwright Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Farnsworth Invention’ was canceled. NEW YORK (AP) —
Record losses hit Chevy Centre
The city has determined that it will save $41,000 each month in fees to Global Entertainment.
Damon is the sexiest
Damon is the sexiest NEW YORK — Matt Damon has been named the “sexiest man alive” by People
Sometimes, favorites shocked
On Nov. 22, 2002, about an hour before covering the biggest upset of my professional life, Tom
Clash of the Titans: Mooney, Big Red boast rich tradition
The Cardinals are 3-0 in the series, which pits teams with a combined nine titles. On
Delphi creditors: Block exit-financing deal
Too much uncertainty surrounds Delphi’s restructuring plan, objectors say. WASHINGTON —
Showdown lowdown
NORTH LIMA — Two years ago, the South Range High football had a family experience that senior
YOUNGSTOWN — The South Range-Ursuline game pits a team with a lot of kids who touch the
YOUNGSTOWN — The South Range-Ursuline game pits a team with a lot of kids who touch the ball vs. a
McCarthy sidelined; neck injury takes its toll
Tim Marlowe will replace the senior quarterback. YOUNGSTOWN — Dan McCarthy knew right away
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Caring people help teenager who was abandoned, homeless
A hair salon became a haven for a homeless teen. AUSTINTOWN — He had no birth certificate,
Love in the time of Cholera
‘LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA’ Grade: C+ Director: Mike Newell Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Lakeview tries to continue magical run
The Bulldogs will need their best effort to make it to the Division III final four. It
Chamber plans annual parade in Columbiana
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Christmas parade at 10
Pressures endanger the U.S. dollar
Opinion: For a quarter-century after World War II, money was based on a loose version of the gold standard.
Mayor, auditor file a lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges a conspiracy by their political opponents to punish them for winning the
Levy failures strengthen case for 911 consolidation
Voters’ overwhelming rejection of new tax issues on this month’s general election ballot — most
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.29 —.01 Avalon Holdings,7.09—.08 Clear
“War Bonds: The Letters and Songs of World War II” is the title of the salute to
“War Bonds: The Letters and Songs of World War II” is the title of the salute to veterans show at
‘Mr. Magorium’ falls short
Some of the subject matter is serious in the G-rated film. The lovely moments are plentiful
Columbiana officials seek more funds to handle cases
The defense lawyer said the number of cases has skyrocketed in recent years. LISBON — The
Burned officer undergoes surgery
AKRON — The police officer who was badly burned when his cruiser caught fire after being rammed from
Police seek man accused of stealing car
BOARDMAN — Township police are looking for a man who’s accused of stealing a car from the lot of a
OSU’s George still feels pain from UM loss
The Buckeyes were stunned by Michigan 31-23 in 1995. COLUMBUS (AP) — Twelve years, a Heisman
Big diamond, big bucks
Big diamond, big bucks GENEVA — An 84.37-carat white diamond touted by Sotheby’s for its size and
DeGeneres cancels plan to tape in N.Y.
Striking Hollywood writers cheered the decision. NEW YORK (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres has pulled the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew S. Richardson, 36, of 1631 Moorefield, Austintown, and
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: … And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead When: 9 p.m. Wednesday Where: The
Council gives reading to residency issue
Council members say too much money is being spent to fight a state residency law. WARREN — An
DECREASING RETURNS
DECREASING RETURNS Chevrolet Centre Another fiscal quarter ends in losses at the Chevrolet
Lower bond sought in drowning
A suspect in the 2001 drowning murder pleads innocent. YOUNGSTOWN — The lawyer for David
‘Dancing with the Stars’ waltzing through strike
Scripted shows are facing a dwindling supply of new episodes. LOS ANGELES — Here’s a “Dancing
Landfill reopening ceremony set
The company wants to be the national waste-by-rail leader. ALLIANCE — A ribbon-cutting ceremony
Schiffauer, Popovec top signees
Canfield’s Kate Popovec and Boardman’s Courtney Schiffauer have led similar high school careers on
If you go: Debbie Harry
IF YOU GO Who: Deborah Harry When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: Agora Theatre, 5001 Prospect
Milk of magnesia aids underarm odor
Q. I have had a problem with underarm odor for the past several months. It occurs even when I am not
U.S. military plans in case unrest disrupts supply lines to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — The military is making backup plans in case the unrest in Pakistan begins to
Austintown teachers reject contract
AUSTINTOWN — Teachers rejected a contract proposal by a large majority, and the Austintown Education
Board denies parole for man in ’82 case
A hearing for another man convicted in the crime is set for next month. COLUMBUS — One of the
Judge cancels contempt hearing; prosecutor was holding seminar
The assistant prosecutor apologized and intended no harm, the judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — A judge
LaGrotta, 2 relatives face charges
All three are to be arraigned today in Harrisburg. HARRISBURG — A former Lawrence County state
Bid for library work OK’d
Bid for library work OK’d AUSTINTOWN — Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustees
Veterans merit our praise, assistance and apologies
In the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, as throughout the nation, triumphant parades, solemn memorials
Indian group to celebrate Diwali
The organization has raised $5,500 for families of military personnel wounded or killed in Iraq and
Mom sues over girl’s death
Police are still waiting for toxicology tests. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The mother of a New Castle
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Nov. 14. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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Indians’ Wedge named AL Manager of the Year
He edged Angels skipper Mike Scioscia and Yankees manager Joe Torre. CLEVELAND Eric Wedge
Butler to show works of Italian photographer
Butler to show works of Italian photographer YOUNGSTOWN — An exhibition by noted Italian
Report: Airport security missed explosives parts
Investigators were able to smuggle components for an improvised explosive device. WASHINGTON (AP)
U.S. plays key role in future of Pakistan
Opinion: History might describe today’s Pakistan as a repeat of 1979 Iran or 2001 Afghanistan. Or history
Gasoline prices could increase up to 15¢ a gallon, expert says
Gasoline prices may soon break May’s record. NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans planning car
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, food and clothing
Alter Bridge has sound totally unlike Creed’s
The group’s recent album is very different from its debut. Starting over. That’s something
RESALE VALUE
RESALE VALUE Top models The top 2008 models for holding resale value: 1. Chevrolet Corvette