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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.

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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


Births for 2007-11-15

Area Births


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

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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.

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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


OHIO

OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 0-0-3 Pick 4, 0-7-7-0 Rolling Cash 5, 4-24-29-30-32 Ten-Oh, 8


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


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


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