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Cash taken from Liberty business
LIBERTY — Township police and members of the Federal Bureau of Investigations are looking for an
Poland teacher resigns; investigation probes relationship with student
Poland teacher resigns; investigation probes relationship with student POLAND — A Poland Seminary
Cement truck accident closes state Route 170
Cement truck accident closes state Route 170 POLAND — A cement truck overturned on state Route 170
Youngstown board will try again to pass levy
Youngstown board will try again to pass levy YOUNGSTOWN — In the aftermath of another levy defeat,
Struthers schools no longer in fiscal emergency
Struthers schools no longer in fiscal emergency STRUTHERS — It was kudos and congratulations all
Austintown teachers turn down board offer
Austintown teachers turn down board offer AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown Education Association voted
Appellate court overturns kidnapping conviction
Appellate court overturns kidnapping conviction YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has
Carjacked while crack shopping
YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old Girard man told police he was carjacked while stopped at the traffic
Cortland resident surprised by high gas prices here
Cortland resident surprised by high gas prices here Ed Kruest was surprised by the gas prices he
Thefts at Eagle Heights Academy
YOUNGSTOWN — Sometime over the Thanksgiving school break a window was slid open at Eagle Heights
Local auto talks on hold
LORDSTOWN — One final detail needs wrapped up before General Motors brings new models to its
Two sex offenders located
YOUNGSTOWN — Two sex offenders who failed to register their current address with the Mahoning County
Where’s the Virgin Mary statue?
YOUNGSTOWN — A solid cement statue of the Virgin Mary that weighs about 70 pounds is missing from a
Hubbard man claims Cash 5 prize
HUBBARD – Robert Sattler, 77, claimed the $110,000 jackpot from the Nov. 24 Rolling Cash 5 drawing.
Firefighter arraigned on drug trafficking
YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighter Andre “Dre” Johnson appeared via video for arraignment today in
Business organization plans holiday event
Business organization plans holiday event WILLIAMSFIELD — Kinsman Area Business and Professional
Presentation of awards to be held at luncheon
Presentation of awards to be held at luncheon BOARDMAN — The presentation of awards will be a
Women's club sells holiday poinsettias
Women’s club sells holiday poinsettias COLUMBIANA — Women’s Club of Columbiana is selling holiday
Art of entertaining featured at gallery
Art of entertaining featured at gallery WARREN — In preparation for the upcoming holiday season,
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
X Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1955 will meet for a Christmas dinner party at 7 p.m. Dec.
Old-fashioned Christmas display at Niles museum
NILES — Niles Historical Society is inviting the public to view the old-fashioned Christmas displays
Bush takes limited role in peace talks
Nearly 50 foreign delegations are taking part in the Mideast negotiations in Maryland.
Niles man arraigned in wife’s slaying
NILES — Daniel A. Leet was charged with murder Monday in the weekend shotgun death of his 29-year-
Program retrofits school buses to reduce pollution from exhaust
Diesel emissions can worsen asthma in children and cause other health problems. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Giuliani’s visit to the Mahoning Valley will be short
You need at least a grand to see Rudy. VIENNA — Republican presidential candidate Rudy
Indians’ Lara critical after crash
The relief pitcher’s SUV was hit by a motorcycle. CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians reliever
Wounded firefighter is arrested in drug case
The fire chief will prepare a letter outlining the administrative charges, based on the drug
Remember the old adage: Brother, help thyself
Opinion: Remember the old adage: Brother, help thyself EDITOR: The Democratic candidates both local and
A plan to replace sheriff in Columbiana, if need be
LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith is on board with a plan to have a replacement
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Nov. 20 Harassment: A woman in the 30 block of Hunters Woods Boulevard reported
Gore challenged on global warming claims
Opinion: Last month, professor Richard Lindzen of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology spoke to the 350
Ohio coal production drops
State officials predict coal production will increase in coming years. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio coal
Steelers are facing challenge keeping Heinz Field in shape
The Steelers installed 21⁄2 acres of sod over the old turf for Monday’s game. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Professor admits he beat wife to death
The man took a plea deal and avoided a possible life sentence. NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — They stayed
Division I - First Team
DIVISION I First Team OFFENSE: Ends—Matt Wakulchik, N. Canton Hoover, 6-foot-1, 185 pounds,
Leadership and ability helps Province earn county award
The JFK senior battled through adversity to lead the Eagles to the playoffs. NILES — Based on
Youngstown sets tree-lighting for this weekend
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will ring in the holiday season Saturday with its annual tree-lighting
Family of 11 killed in Shiite militia stronghold
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Masked gunmen stormed the family home of a journalist who was associated with
Family in Ohio mourns the loss of ‘Baby Grace’
Police think ‘Grace,’ whose body was found in Galveston Bay, is Riley Ann Sawyers. GALVESTON,
Ursuline near its objective
The Irish are one win away from reaching their goal of winning a state title. YOUNGSTOWN —
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston111.917—
Quiet Riot lead singer found dead in his home
Quiet Riot lead singer found dead in his home LAS VEGAS — Kevin Dubrow, lead singer for the 1980s
Sloppy win for Steelers on MNF
Pittsburgh survived a sloppy field to pull out a 3-0 win over Miami. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Trudging
Redskins’ Taylor in critical condition
He was shot in the upper leg at his home on Monday. PALMETTO BAY, Fla. (AP) — Washington Redskins
Top Tiger
Top Tiger One of the best teams in Howland history got a nice reward on Monday when senior
Varejao says he wants out of Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Free agent Anderson Varejao, who helped Cleveland make its first NBA finals last
Parents of pupils with special needs come together
The parents help one another with support and advice. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Mary Beth and
Credit concerns lead to drop on Wall Street
The Dow is off 10 percent from its high in October. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street sold off sharply
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Leetonia water & sewer committee, 6 p.m., Leetonia fire hall. Girard school
Youth concert band to perform
YOUNGSTOWN — The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its annual winter concert at
Awkward moments with Gore, Bush
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talk about an inconvenient truth. Al Gore finally won his place in the Oval
Doctor and wife get 60 additional days to fight deportation
A mistake in their paperwork more than 20 years ago led to the proceedings. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A
Europeans clean up as the dollar falters
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The darling young French couple was new to the States and needed furnishings for their
WVU has a lot at stake vs. Pitt
A Mountaineers win will send them to the national championship game. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A
GUIDELINES At a glance
Building strong bones takes a combination of calcium, vitamin D and exercise starting in childhood.
Struthers board chooses interim schools chief
Don Dailey will be leading the district at a critical time. STRUTHERS — The board of education
Woman charged as murder accomplice
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie County woman whose husband is charged with fatally shooting another man has
BUS STATS At a glance
Information about diesel-fueled public school buses: Some 390,000 of 450,000 public school buses
Lawmakers, judges, executive officials get raises
A cost-of-living adjustment is responsible for the increases. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The 253
Dann seeks rise in background-check fees
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann wants a nearly 50 percent increase in the fee
Pittsburgh FBI official to leave position
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The head of the FBI’s Pittsburgh office is leaving to become chief of security for
Sooners favored to beat Missouri
The Tigers are underdogs even though they are ranked No.1 in the nation. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) —
Reading on the run
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: One hardcover English translation of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” has a list price
SUNDAY’S LATE SUMMARY
SUNDAY’S LATE SUMMARY PATRIOTS 31, EAGLES 28 Philadelphia71470—28 New England141007—31 First
Friends and co-workers defend mother of kids who died in fire
WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) — The mother of three children killed in an apartment fire blamed on a
Ohio has fewer traffic deaths than in ’06
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports the Thanksgiving travel period was 36 percent
Howland’s Josh Lott named co-defensive player of year
Boardman senior Evan Klepec made first team All-Ohio in Division I. COLUMBUS — One of the best
Beauty queen wins despite pepper spray
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Pepper spray failed to deter Ingrid Marie Rivera, who beat 29 rivals to
Dems, GOP trade blame for inactivity at capitol
The Republican House speaker blames Strickland, the governor blames the speaker. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Final deal near for Forum’s Beeghly
Humility of Mary Health Partners will have a financial interest in the Beeghly facility.
A&M hires ex-Packers coach Sherman
Georgia Tech fired Chan Gailey on a busy day of coaching changes. The same day Texas A&M
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Brian and Sheila Moff, Canfield, boy, Nov. 24. Matthew and
Arraigned in beating
Arraigned in beating YOUNGSTOWN — The two men accused of severely beating 29-year-old Robert
2 members of Mayo family die in plane crash
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A small plane flown by a descendant of one of the brothers who built the renowned
NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s games
Knicks 113, Jazz 109 NEW YORK — Stephon Marbury scored a season-high 28 points, Zach Randolph
Nissan recalls nearly 700,000 Altimas and Sentras
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nissan is recalling 686,500 Altima and Sentra passenger cars to fix problems with
Onus on secretary of state to reassure voters in Ohio
An advocacy group that wants Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner to get rid of the electronic
“Musharraf has taken this country to the brink of destruction.”
Opinion: “Musharraf has taken this country to the brink of destruction.” Nawaz Sharif Former Pakistani
BEEGHLY MEDICAL PARK
BEEGHLY MEDICAL PARK Changes coming Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has approved the sale of
Grant to aid in zebrafish study
Researchers hope studying the fish will lead to better research on human diseases. CINCINNATI (AP)
After fire disruption, WCI Steel begins to restart its operations
WCI’s blast furnace should be producing quality iron by today. WARREN — Production at WCI
‘Shrek:’ holiday tradition
Unwanted guests show up to ruin Shrek’s plans. NEW YORK — Shrek, star of three animated
hTravel delays give some longer holiday weekend
hTravel delays give some longer holiday weekend NEW YORK — The long Thanksgiving weekend got a bit
Hollywood relies on novels for hits
The stories have character depth and built-in audiences, says one expert. Of the 79
Too little milk, sun and exercise hurt kids’ bones
A government study will track children for seven years. WASHINGTON (AP) — Too little milk,
The count was down from last year at area check-ins
A gray and rainy opening day kept the deer harvest down in the Valley. MECCA — By the time 77-
Time has been kind to legacy of Bush’s dad
Opinion: In rare philosophic moments, President Bush has suggested that one reason he does not worry about
NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday’s games
Sabres 3, Capitals 1 WASHINGTON — Jochen Hecht had two goals and an assist to lead the Buffalo
Teacher charged with theft takes unpaid leave
The board announced several other personnel changes. BELOIT — A teacher charged with two counts of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick D. Denning, 23, of 500 Boardman-Canfield Road, Apt.
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Vikings: Minnesota rookie running back Adrian Peterson is on track to return to the field this week,
Schiffauer, Moore lead Spartans past Mooney
Brittney Taylor sparked East past Warren Harding. BOARDMAN — Courtney Schiffauer had 21 points and
2 men face charges in robberies of delivery drivers in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Two men have been arrested in the aggravated robberies of two pizza delivery drivers.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s a holiday evergreen that never
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s a holiday evergreen that never loses it freshness:
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Mahoning Valley As of Sept. 30, the most recent filing deadline,
Tattoos, once a symbol of rebellion, are now being used in advertising for cars, tires and energy drinks. Walking billboards
NEW YORK (AP) — What does Angelina Jolie have in common with Joseph Stalin and Thomas Edison as well
Murderer escapes from Pa. prison
The Erie man was discovered missing Sunday. ALBION, Pa. (AP) — A convicted murderer remained on
Brazil’s oil could cause slippage
Opinion: No wonder that Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, proclaimed “God is Brazilian” after
Deal sets long-term U.S. presence in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush signed a deal Monday setting the foundation for a potential long-
Lewis carries the load in the cold for Browns
Blustery weather suits the big running back as he led the win over Houston. BEREA (AP) — The
Sen. Sherrod Brown to speak in Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will visit the Mahoning Valley on Thursday to discuss how the
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