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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.
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
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.
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
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
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
“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)
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
Vindy.com News Podcast for November 23, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, November 23, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.