News for November 27, 2007

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

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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

REGION

REGION Company to get $500K from defense spending bill YOUNGSTOWN — A downtown company will

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

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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,

Similar situation awaits Cards

Mooney has won 28 straight games since losing to Coldwater in 2005.

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

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA

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

YSU

YSU Penguins recognized ST. LOUIS, MO. — The YSU football team had seven players earn Academic

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,

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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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

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