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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
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
Mentor Lake Catholic ends Lakeview’s season
The Cougars advanced to the Division III state semifinals with a 28-13 victory. SOLON — As
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) —
‘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
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
‘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