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Union treasurer indicted for embezzlement

YOUNGSTOWN — An East Liverpool woman embezzled nearly $150,000 while employed as a union secretary-


Pavlik-Taylor tickets on sale Saturday

YOUNGSTOWN — Those who have been waiting to get their hands on tickets to the upcoming Kelly Pavlik


Youngstown home burglarized

YOUNGSTOWN — The resident of a home in the 200 block of Reel Street told police some broke into his


Trumbull judge schedules two trials in murder cases

WARREN — Trials have been set in two murder cases in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. William


Family shares message of cultural tradition

The group hopes to clear up misconceptions about their culture by doing public presentations.


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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Perfect marrow match found

Lori Grisdale Marsh will spend the next several months in Cleveland. CANFIELD — A city woman who


Pa. Senate makes a move to stop ‘phishing’ scams

The Pennsylvania Global Warming Act was also approved. GREENVILLE, Pa. — The state Senate took


THURSDAY’S GAMES

THURSDAY’S GAMES COWBOYS 34, JETS 3 N.Y. Jets0300—3 Dallas714310—34 First Quarter


LeBron’s 45 points leads Cavaliers’ win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With his defending Eastern Conference champions looking rather ordinary so far


Mediator to help in water dispute

Cincinnati objects to the location of a discharge point for Kentucky wastewater. CINCINNATI (AP) —


School levy on ballot

School levy on ballot MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield school board has voted to put the renewal


Ballet choreographer Maurice Bejart dies

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Maurice Bejart — who sought to bring ballet to younger audiences with


Browns not ready to talk about playoffs just yet

Cleveland is off to its best start in eight years, but still has a way to go. CLEVELAND (AP) — The


Amish go organic to help preserve farming lifestyle

One couple would rather be on the farm or at home working, but they do what they have to do.


Manning, Colts roll over Falcons, 31-13

ATLANTA (AP) — Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts looked more like themselves Thursday night.


Family’s situation improves after blast

Co-workers and friends of the family gathered more than 24,000 signatures in support of the family.


“You wouldn’t want to swat one of those.”

“You wouldn’t want to swat one of those.” British paleontologist Simon Braddy On a fossilized


Devils add to Pens’ woes

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Forget about the New Jersey Devils’ early season flirtation with a faster-paced


Democrats dare not call it ‘victory’

Opinion: “The security improvements in most [Baghdad] neighborhoods are real. Days now pass without a car


Ohio drops rule for license renewals

COLUMBUS (AP) — People seeking to renew an Ohio driver’s license are no longer required to produce a


REGION

REGION Companies to merge KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) — The parent companies of Farmers National Bank


Youngstown man found guilty of domestic violence

The man will be sentenced later. YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old city man was convicted of felony


Roethlisberger needing better protection

The Steelers quarterback has been sacked 30 times already this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben


Problematic Ohio landfill fights license suspension

The landfill handles about 6,000 tons of garbage every day. AKRON (AP) — The operating permit for


Mortgage rates sink but market still weak

The news proved good for prospective home buyers. WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates sank this week,


Deaths spur changes to policy on car chases

The new rules involve calling for police helicopters and leaving more space between vehicles.


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Jail seeks job applicants

MERCER, Pa. — More part-time corrections officers are needed at the Mercer County Jail because of a


Butterfly naming draws $40K bid

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A butterfly species discovered in Florida has a new name after a bidder


Harding cruises to a 71-33 victory over Champion

WARREN — The Warren Harding High girls basketball team rushed out to a 18-6 lead in the first


In logo dispute, court upholds judgment against Sony

Sony said the logo omission was a mistake but was fixed. CLEVELAND (AP) — Sony Music must pay the


Studio seeks local singers for competitive TV show

Comedian Mark K. Brown will be the host of ‘Your Time to Shine.’ YOUNGSTOWN — “Your Time to


Youngstown’s bishop earns national leadership post

Congratulations to Bishop George Vance Murry, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, on his


NHL ROUNDUP Other games

Predators 3, Red Wings 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Martin Erat scored one goal and assisted on two


Transgender politician is battling claims of fraud

One of Michelle Bruce’s opponents, who lost the race, is the one who filed the suit. RIVERDALE,


Giuliani to attend fundraiser in Vienna

This would be the first visit to the area by a major GOP presidential candidate. Rudy


NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games

Celtics 105, Warriors 82 BOSTON — Ray Allen scored 21 points, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett both


The Romantics file lawsuit against ‘Guitar Hero’ maker

DETROIT (AP) — The Romantics have filed a federal lawsuit against Activision Inc., the maker of


COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE TODAY Mississippi at Mississippi St., 12:30 p.m. Arkansas at LSU,


Florida Panthers roll past the Blue Jackets

The Blue Jackets have only one win in their last eight games. COLUMBUS (AP) — The Florida Panthers


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Sewing Machine War with Wesker and Rosehips When: 11 p.m. Saturday Where:


More fear, less clout at Mideast meeting

Opinion: Thirty years ago this week, on Nov. 19, 1977, I stood at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport as Anwar


MEN

MEN THURSDAY TOURNAMENT Anaheim Classic First Round Mississippi St. 68, UC Irvine 53 S.


Courthouse adds handicapped parking

LISBON — More handicapped parking has been added at the Columbiana County Courthouse as part of its


Favre leads Packers’ victory

He completed 20 straight passes and 381 yards in a 37-26 win over the Lions. DETROIT (AP) — Brett


LSU fans on edge; Michigan is lurking

Les Miles’ Tigers need a win over Arkansas to remain atop the BCS standings. BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)


high five

high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Dancing with the Stars” (Monday), ABC.


Liberty Twp. officials consider putting 911 levy on ballot again

Officials must decide by Dec. 20. LIBERTY — Voters here narrowly rejected a request for a levy


Police probe 2 shootings that injure men

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating two separate shootings in which pedestrians were injured.


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Zoning Committee of Girard City Council meeting, 12:30 p.m., Old Council


Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject


Former private won’t have to repay portion of bonus, Army says

MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A former Army private whose injuries in Iraq forced him to leave the


NORTHERN CONFERENCE

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“Men in Trees” (8 p.m., ABC): On “Men in Trees,” Jack goes off on a research

“Men in Trees” (8 p.m., ABC): On “Men in Trees,” Jack goes off on a research voyage and Marin begins


Getting your holiday game on

There’s a variety of games this holiday season to keep your family entertained. The holidays


FORECAST Top traffic days

Here are the projected top traffic days for the 2007 holiday season: 1. “Black Friday” 2. “Super


More days are starting to feel like Black Friday

The Monday after Thanksgiving has become Cyber Monday online. WASHINGTON — For two hours,


Casino pledges to preserve history

Las Vegas Sands has saved 20 buildings from the former Bethlehem Steel site. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP)


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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One hand doesn’t tell the whole story

This topic originated from an interesting post in the forum section of my website:


Band puts faith in music

The band members all are Christians but don’t want to preach, the singer-guitarist said.


Judge allows reopening of Broadway’s ‘Grinch’

Judge allows reopening of Broadway’s ‘Grinch’ NEW YORK — All the Whos down in Whoville will have


Cowboys get first 10-1 start

Dallas rolled over the Jets 34-3 for its best start in team history. IRVING, Texas (AP) — Of all


This movie is terrifyingly good

The Coen brothers are masterful in this suspenseful film. A man with dead eyes enters a


Gender journey reaches unhappy ending at church

The man spent thousands to look like a woman, then chose to become a man again. DELRAY BEACH, Fla.


Holiday shopping hours are getting out of hand

Opinion: Holiday shopping hours are getting out of hand EDITOR: First, let me say that my background is


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston91.900—


Shares of Ford, GM fall with broader market

Auto stocks take longer to recover because more risk is perceived, one analyst said. DETROIT —


‘NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN’

‘NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN’ Grade: A Directors: Ethan and Joel Coen Rating: R for strong graphic


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., food giveaway, 9 to 11 a.m.


Pakistani leader to try to leave exile

Nawaz Sharif was ousted as prime minister in 1999. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Opposition leader


Will mortgage woes affect auto loans?

Investors are bracing for more writedowns as the housing market sinks. DETROIT — Rising


Holloway’s father plans to relaunch his search

A Dutch judge has cleared the way for one suspect to be transferred to Aruba. ORANJESTAD, Aruba


Couple opens homes, hearts to children with special needs

The adopted children come from China, Haiti, Romania and Guatemala. FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Kathy


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