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Struthers school finances released from emergency status
STRUTHERS — The state auditor’s office is projecting a debt-free future for the city school
Struthers supe going to Beaver Local
STRUTHERS — Superintendent Sandra DiBacco-Tusinac is leaving the district to accept a position with
10.3 percent salary hikes given in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A number of city department heads and managers will see their annual salaries increase
Stitches out, Pavlik OK to resume training
CLEVELAND — Undefeated world middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik of Youngstown has been certified 100
Giuliani coming for private fundraiser
Rudy Giuliani, the Republican presidential front-runner, is to attend a private fundraiser Tuesday
Trooper Murphy gets Ace Award
CANFIELD — Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Stephen A. Murphy of the Canfield post has been honored
Business owner attacked in Christmas Store
HUBBARD — A 60-year-old city business owner is recovering from a weekend robbery and attack that
Some St. Vincent De Paul Society funds missing
YOUNGSTOWN — “Irregularities and discrepancies” were found in the financial records of the
Fire damages Youngstown house
YOUNGSTOWN — Heavy fire was showing when fire crews arrived at 113 Brookline Ave. around 3 a.m.
Boardman cops find no basis for threat rumor
BOARDMAN — Police found no weapons at the Woodrow Avenue home of a 16-year-old high school boy who
Highway patrol kicks off holiday safety campaign
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield Post, to kick off a Buckle Up For A Safe Holiday Season
Search turns up wanted man
YOUNGSTOWN — The search for a fugitive turned up the wanted man and six loaded firearms at 2505 Elm
TubaChristmas at Eastwood Mall Saturday, Sunday
NILES – The 9th annual TubaChristmas sing-a-long with more than 100 tubists at the will be at the
Guns, marijuana found after shoot-out Monday
Guns, marijuana found after shoot-out Monday YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly 10 pounds of marijuana was found
Two Chaney boys charged with felonious assault
YOUNGSTOWN — Two boys, 15 and 17, were removed from Chaney High School after a girl reported being
Youngstown school board member charged with assault
YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown school board member, who is also an employee of the city’s Wastewater
Christmas at the Mill will be Saturday and Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — The holiday spirit will fill Lanterman’s Mill during an Olde Fashioned Christmas at the
Youngstown police seek missing woman
YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone who knows the whereabouts of 48-year-old Blanche Weimer of South Belle Vista
Four Warren firefighters hurt
WARREN – Four firefighters were slightly injured while battling a Tuesday night blaze at the home of
Fire at Chaney is suspicious
Fire at Chaney is suspicious YOUNGSTOWN — Damage from a fire set Monday in a girls’ bathroom at
Meals to be delivered to elderly
XXX YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department Senior Services Unit, a collaboration of
Festival of Trees set at HMHP hospitals
Festival of Trees set at HMHP hospitals Humility of Mary Health Partners will hold its annual
Warren band schedules organizational meeting
Warren band schedules organizational meeting NILES — The alumni of Warren Junior Military Band
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 27
U.N.: AIDS figures overestimated
The total number affected is actually 33 million, not 40 million. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa —
Puerto Rico faces loss of drug manufacturing
Pharmaceutical manufacturing accounts for a quarter of the island’s gross domestic product.
Former champ Tyson receives a slap on wrist
The former heavyweight champion left court with an entourage. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Tyson could
Stand-up comedian Frank Caliendo gets his shot in strike-shortened run
His impression of John Madden is his best-known, but the target is not amused. LOS ANGELES —
Crowd speaks out on I-80 tolls
Moving locally made oversized loads would be impossible with toll booths. GROVE CITY, Pa. —
No charges expected, lawyer for ex-cop says
No charges expected, lawyer for ex-cop says CHICAGO — A lawyer representing a former police
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Monday’s games Thrashers 4, Lightning 3, OT ATLANTA — Atlanta’s Todd White scored
South Range wins second; Struthers, Lakeview triumph
Springfield and McDonald also were winners. NORTH LIMA — The South Range High girls basketball
Steelers kicking selves for punt goof
Washington’s long return in overtime cost Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers
Where to buy playoff tickets
PLAYOFF TICKETS The following information was provided by the schools. Any questions should be
Ursuline likes its chances with another Canton trip
The Irish have found Klinefelter Field to by a very lucky place over the years. YOUNGSTOWN —
City moves toward filing claim
The property owner has said he will fight eminent domain. YOUNGSTOWN — The city took a major
REGION
REGION Costly holiday drive COLUMBUS — Ohioans will pay quite a bit more for this year’s drive
Man charged with obstruction
WARREN — A 35-year-old bar owner who has had his run-ins with police has been charged by city police
Beware of imports that wear American disguises
Opinion: Beware of imports that wear American disguises EDITOR: Lead poisoned toys, toothpaste, pet food
Police identify shooting victim
The victim’s mother says she hadn’t seen her son for about a year. WARREN — Detectives are
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 7 p.m., high school library. Struthers Council
THANKSGIVING
THANKSGIVING What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Hate crimes up nearly 8%, FBI report shows
The events that took place in Jena, La., were not included in the report. WASHINGTON (AP) — An FBI
Kids bubble over with new uses for wrap
The young inventors contest is sponsored by the National Museum of Education in Akron. TRENTON,
SUNDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY
SUNDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY PATRIOTS 56, BILLS 10 New England1421714—56 Buffalo7030—10 First
Moonda moved to Conn. prison
She had asked to be placed in West Virginia. HERMITAGE, Pa. — A Mercer County woman serving life
“Nature: The Beauty of Ugly” (3 a.m., PBS): Finally, a special that glorifies ugly
“Nature: The Beauty of Ugly” (3 a.m., PBS): Finally, a special that glorifies ugly creatures. “A
“It’s a large ocean, but we’re going to track them down.”
“It’s a large ocean, but we’re going to track them down.” Greenpeace member Dave Walsh On plans
Case of the missing fingerprint evidence
Opinion: A trial judge in Maryland recently ruled that the prosecution couldn’t use fingerprint evidence in a
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 21.91 —.18 Avalon Holdings,7.10.10 Clear
Dramatic finish buzzes Browns
Cleveland’s playoff hopes are alive after the overtime victory in Baltimore. BEREA (AP) — Browns
Official proposes safety rules for school bus seats
Buying a new bus with seat belts would cost $10,000 more than one without them. MORRISVILLE, N.C.
2 small planes come close because of air traffic control errors
CHICAGO (AP) — As the busy Thanksgiving travel week began, two small private planes veered
Two Farrell men detain robbery suspect
SHARON, Pa. — Two Farrell men stopped a robber from leaving the Rite Aid Pharmacy in the Sharon City
Man arraigned in firefighter’s shooting
Man arraigned in firefighter’s shooting YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused of shooting an off-duty city
‘Don’t squeeze Charmin’ actor dies at 91
‘Don’t squeeze Charmin’ actor dies at 91 LOS ANGELES — Dick Wilson, the character actor and
Lowell, Red Sox reach preliminary accord
The World Series MVP will remain in Boston to play third base. BOSTON (AP) — World Series MVP Mike
More than 20 cats taken from home
Three dead cats were found in the house. ROGERS — A relative’s request for help sent
Don’t quit; momentum is behind U.S. in Iraq
Opinion: When Sheikh Abdul Sattar Abu Risha was assassinated Sept. 13 in Ramadi, there were fears that the
Bishop Murry elected secretary of conference
The bishop also is a member of the board of Catholic Relief Services. BALTIMORE — The Most
Boardman businesses report 3 robberies
A Chinese-food delivery driver was robbed of food and cash while trying to deliver a food order.
Local movie critic appears on ‘Inside Edition’
YOUNGSTOWN — On Wednesday’s “Inside Edition,” WKBN-TV 27 movie critic and Vindicator correspondent
Ex-stripper testifies at hearing
The adult entertainment industry is challenging new restrictions. CLEVELAND (AP) — A former
Blocked arteries killing more women under 45
In the United States, heart disease is the leading cause of death. ATLANTA (AP) — For decades,
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston81.889—
Fewer Latin Americans attend U.S. colleges
Opinion: Here’s a new statistic that should sound alarm bells in Latin America: The region is falling
OHIO Monday night drawings
OHIO Monday night drawings Pick 3, 4-4-6 Pick 4, 0-8-8-3 Rolling Cash 5, 4-6-10-13-16 Classic
INSIDE
INSIDE Bob Arum announced Kelly Pavlik’s rematch against Jermain Taylor will take place Feb. 16 in
Union files charges over Beeghly Oaks firings
SEIU says its members were not rehired because of their union activities. BOARDMAN — Service
Open-stage night set at the Oakland
YOUNGSTOWN — Looking for somewhere to take your friends and family who are home for the holidays?
Broncos overpower Titans, 34-20
Denver is tied for first place in the AFC West Division. DENVER (AP) — Eighty yards here, 62
Electrical Trades Institute of Northeast Ohio to open in Champion
CHAMPION — The $2.2 million Electrical Trades Institute of Northeast Ohio will open Monday. A
Home builders remain pessimistic
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home builders continue to be pessimistic about the housing market, as
5 from Valley chosen to be on cancer society state board
Five Mahoning Valley residents have been chosen to help lead The American Cancer Society in its
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, East
TIME CHANGE YSU vs. Notre Dame
The YSU men’s basketball game at Notre Dame has been changed to a 7:30 p.m. start. It was
Detective: Slayings a result of ‘lifestyle’
A warrant was issued Monday for a homicide suspect. YOUNGSTOWN — Lifestyle can be deadly. The
Is Al-Maliki’s corruption worth American lives?
Opinion: Two truths have emerged from Iraq in recent months. First, corruption is so pervasive in Prime
A-Rod adds another American League MVP to his collection
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has millions of dollars in his investment accounts, three AL MVP
VA-SJ’s Ward to be a Penguin
The 6-foot-3 guard was was the Division III player of the year. YOUNGSTOWN — Ashen Ward, the
Firefighters battle blaze at Warren home
WARREN — City firefighters called out a second crew to help battle a blaze in a ranch-style home at
CHEVROLET CENTRE
CHEVROLET CENTRE Interested companies The following companies have asked Youngstown officials
Strickland: College must be ‘birthright’
The Valley needs a ‘community college,’ but the governor wouldn’t commit to have YSU operate it.
Boxing promoter Arum confirms Pavlik rematch will be on Feb. 16
This fight will be at the Mirage in Las Vegas. BOARDMAN — While speaking to the 1,000 people
Stoops dismisses Michigan rumor
The coach’s final game will be at the Wolverines’ bowl game. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Oklahoma
MONDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES
MONDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Northeastern 65, Boston U. 58 Rider 85, Fairleigh
LSU’s Miles keeps mum on Michigan
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Les Miles insisted he isn’t letting speculation about being the
Spain’s hit ringtone: King tells Chavez to shut up
MADRID, Spain (AP) — Many Spaniards were so amused when their king told Venezuela’s president to
Angels send Cabrera to White Sox for ex-ace
The swap for Jon Garland means Juan Uribe is probably on the trading block in Chicago. CHICAGO
7 companies interested in Chevy
‘Major players’ recognize the center as ‘viable,’ a city official says. YOUNGSTOWN — Some of
Youngstown school board OKs new contract for Webb
A new treasurer was also named to replace Carolyn Funk, who is retiring. YOUNGSTOWN — The city
NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s games
Magic 95, Hornets 88 NEW ORLEANS — Dwight Howard had 24 points and 15 rebounds and Rashard Lewis
Glavine leaves Mets to return to Braves
He accepted $8 million to live in the same city as his four children. ATLANTA (AP) — Tom Glavine
Allen’s 17 points, Packer’s 15 power OSU over Southern, 79-38
COLUMBUS (AP) — Star Allen scored 17 points and Marscilla Packer added 16 to lead No. 15 Ohio State
McDonald board changes early retirement terms
The NHS donated $9,800 toward two new scoreboards. McDONALD — The McDonald school board on
Lawyer: Pig farmer didn’t confess killings
NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia (AP) — The lawyer for a pig farmer accused of being Canada’s worst
Three weeks early, Vick surrenders, begins term
The former Falcons quarterback has a sentencing hearing on Dec. 10. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Michael
Tanner entertains Curbstone Coaches
Tanner entertains Curbstone Coaches Former Pirates manager Chuck Tanner kept the Curbstone Coaches
Bush lauds American spirit in uncommon tribute
CHARLES CITY, Va. (AP) — President Bush on Monday honored acts of everyday decency and supreme
Man charged in screwdriver stabbing
YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested Sam Alvarez, 59, of Ayers Street on a charge of felonious assault after
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
MEN KANSAS CITY, Mo. — UCLA freshman Kevin Love adjusted after being frustrated by Maryland’s
Police probe rape case involving boys 8 and 9
The police chief said one of the boys threatened to hit the girl with a rock. ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) —
Oil well fire investigated
BELOIT — Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire that led to the explosion of an
Tanner recounts baseball tales
The New Castle resident worked for the Cleveland Indians scouting staff. BOARDMAN — For the
Strickland’s order on pay frustrates some gay activists
The executive order for equal compensation doesn’t cover benefits. COLUMBUS (AP) — A governor
60-day suspension urged in Taser case
A Warren police officer faces his second suspension in two months. WARREN — Police Chief John
Governor appoints Mark Belinky to Mahoning County probate bench
A challenger has already thrown his hat into the race. YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland has
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