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Mooney beats Steubenville Big Red 35-20

Mooney punishing Steubenville at halftime CANTON — The Youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School


Meeting set Monday on I-80 toll proposal

Meeting set Monday on I-80 toll proposal GROVE CITY, Pa. — Monday night’s meeting to gauge public


Gunman threatens North Side couple

North Side couple accosted by gunman YOUNGSTOWN — A Lora Avenue couple reported being approached


35 Beeghly Oaks employees out of work

35 Beeghly Oaks employees out of work BOARDMAN — When Sherrie Kocher pulled into the parking lot


Teens force way into woman’s North Side home

Teens force way into woman’s North Side home YOUNGSTOWN — Two teenagers forced their way into a


Tentative agreement reached with Austintown teachers

Tentative agreement reached with Austintown teachers AUSTINTOWN — Neither side would divulge


Supension bridge in Mill Creek Park reopens Tuesday

Supension bridge in Mill Creek Park reopens Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN — To some, it’s the silver or


Pulaski man arrested twice Saturday for DUI

Pulaski man arrested twice Saturday for DUI PULASKI, Pa. — A New Castle man was arrested twice the


OSU dominates Michigan, 14-3

OSU dominates Michigan, 14-3 ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Jim Tressel got the best of Lloyd Carr again,


New schools coming to Brookfield

New schools coming to Brookfield BROOKFIELD — Brookfield school board officially entered into an


Births for 2007-11-17

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Irish do flash dance Allen Jones bolted 67 yards for a TD in the first 20 seconds

AUSTINTOWN — Ursuline High football coach Dan Reardon isn’t surprised that his Irish found the

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Mentor Lake Catholic ends Lakeview’s season

The Cougars advanced to the Division III state semifinals with a 28-13 victory. SOLON — As

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Jazz leave Cleveland on a sour note

CLEVELAND (AP) — Once LeBron James decided to dominate, the Utah Jazz were defenseless — and soon,


Columbus 3-2 loser to St. Louis

Curtis Glencross scored his second goal of the season and Rick Nash netted his 13th for the Blue


Opening rout: Penguins’ Byron Davis scores 19 to top Lock Haven, 95-55

YOUNGSTOWN — Unselfish offense proved to be the key ingredient in Youngstown State’s 95-55 rout of


Howland bar pays smoking fine

A lawyer said he hopes the Ohio Legislature approves a ‘more reasonable’ law. WARREN — A planned


Browns fans don’t hold Ravens in high esteem

Baltimore will start Kyle Boller on Sunday. BEREA — Browns vs. Ravens used to be where everybody


MCCTC students play key role in recovery

CANFIELD — By definition, learning curves don’t follow a straight path, especially if there is a


Bluffton wins Buzz Ridl Classic game vs. Titans

Gina Brunetti and Amanda Nero had roles in their teams’ victories. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The


Youths to fix, deliver 250 turkey dinners

10 area churches are involved in the community project. YOUNGSTOWN — The Interdenominational


Reports: Blood-alcohol levels high for 6 victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Six of the seven South Carolina college students killed in last month’s North


WCI to remain idle while repairs are being made to blast furnace

WARREN — The blast furnace at WCI Steel will remain idle for two additional weeks as repairs are


Gov. Rendell seeks to shake up emergency response hierarchy

Local emergency officials are confused about who’s in charge on the state level. HARRISBURG (AP) —


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


‘HELP!’ TRIVIA Beatles’ movie

Here are some facts about the Beatles’ movie, “Help!” for you to impress your friends: The


ASHLAND UNIVERSITY, ASHLAND, OHIO

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY, ASHLAND, OHIO Jon Pasko of Poland is a member of the Kilhefner Hall Council at


Group to donate for green spot

The green space would be located on city-owned property downtown. GIRARD — A local charitable


LOCAL TOPICS Sunday TV programs

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner


High gas prices help take toll on turnpike

Truck traffic fell 1.1 percent and car traffic was down 2.3 percent in the first 10 months of 2007.


Youths make up 10% of Trumbull poll help

Ten percent of poll workers this election were high school seniors. WARREN — At a time when


SRU, YSU team up for doctoral program

Graduates of the program would receive their degrees from Youngstown State. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. —


Group officers named in theft

A West Branch teacher and a part-time bus driver have been charged. BELOIT — Smith Township


Army AWOL rate up 80% since ’03

In the last year, 4,698 soldiers deserted from the Army. WASHINGTON (AP) — Soldiers strained by


Sarah Pelini scores 13 in Mooney’s 51-49 victory over East

YOUNGSTOWN — Sarah Pelini had 13 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two assists as the Mooney


Felonious-assault charge filed in shooting

Charges against the firefighter haven’t been ruled out. YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused of shooting


TV NEWS SHOWS Sunday guest lineup

Here’s the guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Sen. Fred


Ground broken for new school

WARREN — School and city officials gathered Friday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new


2nd staph diagnosis

2nd staph diagnosis YOUNGSTOWN — A second child at Eagle Heights Academy has been diagnosed with a


hThe Game set for high noon

hThe Game set for high noon kTWENTY YEARS ago, the Ohio State Buckeyes showed up in Ann Arbor,


Police arrest suspect in shooting of 3 men

SHARON, Pa. — The man suspected in the shooting of three Warren residents was arrested without


23 years of feeding needy

The church offers a free meal every Friday as part of its community outreach. YOUNGSTOWN — A


Florida sheriff gets 10 months in prison

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In what could be the hardest fall from grace in Broward County’s political


Boardman police to have trunk shields

The Boardman department inspected its cruisers after last weekend’s accident that left an Austintown


Johnson enters last race on pole

It virtually assured the driver a five-point bonus for leading at least one race lap Sunday.


Mooney wins award for service

The school offers both a Christian service class and a Christian Service Club. YOUNGSTOWN —


Tourism bureau picks three new trustees

WARREN — Three new trustees were elected during a meeting of the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau.


Defendant having psychiatric evaluation

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man awaiting trial on charges he planned an elaborate bank robbery that ended in


Driver on probation gets drug charge

YOUNGSTOWN — Christiaen A. Lively, 21, of Parkwood Avenue, appeared in municipal court Friday for a


DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS Comments on dinner

Among the dedicated volunteers Friday who served the Thanksgiving dinner at Price Memorial African


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston801.000—


Winterfest Dance tradition continues

The evening is a fun-filled event for students only. Parents aren’t invited. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Full moon likely to overshadow comet

Comet Holmes was first seen more than 100 years ago. WASHINGTON (AP) — If you haven’t seen the


“Time Makeover” (8 p.m., Fine Living): This series shows how to get more time out of

“Time Makeover” (8 p.m., Fine Living): This series shows how to get more time out of your busy week.


Convicted rapist denied parole

WARREN — A former Girard man convicted of dressing as a woman and raping a young male relative in


REGION

REGION Farmers National declares 16-cent dividend CANFIELD — Farmers National Banc Corp. has


BALCO’s Conte thinks Bonds could mount a case

The convicted steroids dealer said a licensed lab technician never watched Bonds urinate in the


U.S., Iraqi troops search for 2 missing soldiers

Many Iraqis want to remove the threat of al-Qaida from their country. BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds of


Warren police investigate death of man

WARREN — Warren police’s Criminal Investigations Unit is looking into the death of a man at 959 Tod


Students invited to write about perfect green community

CHICAGO — What would high school students do to make their communities green? The American


Soldier on leave from Afghanistan to run in marathon

The soldier is trying to raise money for troops injured in the wars. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The


Cavs’ guard Larry Hughes to miss at least four weeks

CLEVELAND (AP) — Bruised but not broken this time, Larry Hughes is again too hurt to play for the


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


‘We are IT’: Kids learn what ‘IT’ is

Getting Lego robots to respond to commands was just one project. YOUNGSTOWN — The senior high


Steelers of today or of yesteryear: Ward won’t say who’s best

Pittsburgh is on target to set two records this season: A QB throwing 30 TDs and a running back


Austintown board, teachers set contract talks for today

Neither side is giving out much information on contract details. AUSTINTOWN — The board of


NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s other games

Islanders 1, Devils 0 NEWARK, N.J. — Josef Vasicek’s short-handed goal in the second period lifted


Court hears testimony in lawsuit over Ohio’s new strip club law

Among other rules, the law ends nude dancing in the strip clubs after midnight. CLEVELAND (AP) —


Label change energizes Yearwood

The singer wanted more say in her catalog, and she didn’t have that with MCA Nashville.


Associated Press

Associated Press UPGRADES: Greyhound Lines Inc. says it has spent $60 million over the past three


TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Friday’s games

Men No. 3 Memphis 81, Connecticut 70 NEW YORK — Chris Douglas-Roberts scored a career-high 33


Huntington reports $300M loss from mortgage business

COLUMBUS (AP) — Huntington Bancshares Inc. said Friday it will take up to a $300 million charge in


Krongard’s brother quits as adviser to Blackwater

WASHINGTON (AP)— The brother of embattled State Department Inspector General Howard Krongard quit as


Kerry accepts Swift Boat offer

The senator said any proceeds will be donated to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. BOSTON (AP) —


Rock Hall exhibit shows Beatles at their zaniest

The display opens today and runs through March 30. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ed Sullivan introduced


FRIDAY’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL

FRIDAY’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL MIDWEST E. Michigan 48, Cent. Michigan 45 BASKETBALL MEN EAST


Contracts up for renewal

Contracts up for renewal NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The city school board will conduct a special meeting at


NFL draft could take another toll on Ohio State personnel

The current Buckeyes graduate only two senior starters on offense and one on defense. COLUMBUS


Recalls threaten holiday toy sales

Toy retailers offer more discounts as toy recalls mount. NEW YORK (AP) — Lead on toys was bad


Buckeyes going for Roses vs. Michigan

Michigan (8-3, 6-1) is desperately hoping to play in Pasadena for the fourth time in five years.


NBA ROUNDUP | Friday’s other games

Raptors 110, Pacers 101 TORONTO — Chris Bosh scored 22 points, Jose Calderon added 15 points and


Aid workers struggling to help cyclone survivors

Aid workers struggling to help cyclone survivors DHAKA, Bangladesh — Aid workers struggled Friday


Hunters go for the big deer in Mo.

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — Deer hunters on a farm west of Chillicothe borrowed a page from the fishermen’s


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: MIAMI UNIVERSITY,


Judge approves Delphi’s $6.8B refinancing plan

Objectors say approval of Delphi’s plan was premature. NEW YORK (AP) — A judge approved a $6.8


Woman barred from flight poses on Playboy site

Woman barred from flight poses on Playboy site DALLAS — A 23-year-old college student who was told


Be patient, and be strong on your Thanksgiving trips

In the 19th century, American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once penned, “Patience and fortitude conquer


Station owners absorbing new tax, they say

Competition prevents gas stations from passing along the cost of a new tax. Operators of


Jobs in Afghanistan: Taliban or drug trade

Opinion: HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Jaan Agha, 19, said he only had two choices: Join the Taliban or


Greyhound’s new slogan: ‘We’re on Our Way’

Greyhound’s Cleveland and Pittsburgh terminals are being upgraded. DALLAS — The old dog is


Rockwell exhibit opens at Akron Art Museum

The exhibit will run through Feb. 3. AKRON — A traveling exhibit of Norman Rockwell works


Deer harvest is based on biological factors

Sustaining populations subjected to hunting pressure requires species capable of rapid and


Oil spills death near the dock of the Bay

Opinion: Oil-covered birds look even worse in real life than they do on TV. Not the dead ones so much, except


Yeagley, Raiders still proud despite season exit

South Range avoided a shutout when Jack Dawson raced 27 yards for a score early in the fourth


Import safety demands attention

Opinion: Many Americans may be wondering about the safety of the food they’ll eat this Thanksgiving or the


OSU ROUNDUP | News and notes

Buckeye buzz: To the winners go the spoils ... and a valuable trinket. Each time the Buckeyes beat


Joe Nuxhall dead at 79; with Reds 63 years

Fans liked Nuxhall’s down-home style of calling games. CINCINNATI (AP) — It didn’t take long to


Sainte-Marie to visit SRU

Sainte-Marie to visit SRU SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Cree singer and former


Valley native takes spot as managing editor of online student newspaper

The OU student heard about the newspaper from a newsletter. ATHENS, Ohio — As the face of


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Walter C. Stoner, 32, of 111 S. Bon Air, Ave., Youngstown, and


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