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Austintown cruisers to get devices on gas tanks
Austintown cruisers to get devices on gas tanks AUSTINTOWN — The township police department will
2 people sought in $6M heist
2 people sought in $6M heist LIBERTY — Police are tracking the whereabouts of two people believed
Ursuline’s McQueen earns Div. V honor
Ursuline senior quarterback Lamar McQueen shared the offensive player of the year award on the
Golfer from Howland to face assault charge
Golfer from Howland to face assault charge WARREN — An alleged attack with a golf ball is
Renewal levy for South Range schools set for March
Renewal levy for South Range schools set for March NORTH LIMA — The South Range Board of Education
No ’08 property tax increase for Mercer County
No ’08 property tax increase for Mercer County MERCER, Pa. — There will be no increase in county
$134 theft reported at Chaney
YOUNGSTOWN — A special education teacher at Chaney High School told police that she discovered $134
Mixed reaction for Mahoning Valley home sales
Mixed reaction for Mahoning Valley home sales Mahoning County home sellers had a pretty good month
Sprits high for two playoffs
YOUNGSTOWN — At Ursuline, they’ve abandoned their uniforms for Irish Green and Gold. At Cardinal
Prison sentence for traffic fatality
WARREN – A 22-year-old Sharon, Pa., man is sentenced to four years in prison for driving drunk when
Two men break into Boardman home
BOARDMAN — Police were looking for two men accused of breaking into a Southern Boulevard home late
Man, 70, rescued from squalor
YOUNGSTOWN — A 70-year-old man and his skinny dog, both infested with fleas, were rescued Tuesday
Campbell native on Deal or No Deal
Marisa Ortiz had 30 seconds to convince the casting director why she should be a contestant on
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton, will
Three local women head for pageants
The winners will compete for over $100,000 in cash and prizes. Two area teens, Jessica Ann Nemcik
State Finals: Where to get tickets
TICKETS State championships The following information was provided by the schools. Any questions
Trooper cars to get fire shields
The cars will get a less expensive shield than the troopers’ contract called for. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Indians reliever Lara has brain trauma, spine injury
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Doctors examining Cleveland Indians reliever Juan Lara
Broadway talks set to resume
NEW YORK — Striking Broadway stagehands and theater producers will try again today to work out a
City making progress on West Federal Street
YOUNGSTOWN — It wasn’t that long ago that boarded-up buildings dominated a key section of one of
Mideast leaders promise talks
Israeli and Palestinian leaders promised to resolve ‘all core issues.’ ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Israeli
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Levy options The Youngstown Board of Education will determine which option to
New fed agency plagued by ineptitude
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The old Immigration and Naturalization Service in the Justice Department was a textbook
Trial starts in fatal shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — The aggravated murder trial has begun for a third defendant charged in the daylight
No cuts expected at Salem plant
Terms of the acquisition weren’t disclosed. SALEM — No cuts are expected at this time at what has
Polish traditions live on at holidays
Traditions run deep, especially during the holidays and preparing traditional ethnic meals for a
Religious statue missing
Religious statue missing YOUNGSTOWN — A solid concrete statue of the Virgin Mary that weighs about
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Marcus Rutledge, sentenced to four years’ probation monitored by
Sears offers to buy out Restoration Hardware
CHICAGO (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp. said Monday it was prepared to buy out the rest of retro-themed
His differences are with Clinton, he says
The candidate came to the Valley ‘to raise money.’ VIENNA — Rudy Giuliani downplayed his
Attempt by ‘Lions’ fails to revive new UA studio
There’s still time to see if the comeback will happen, but it’s been a shaky start. LOS
Local GM talks unlikely until after Jan. 1
The UAW has frozen local labor contracts to iron out a new two-tier wage plan. LORDSTOWN — One
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Robbery Thieves removed a large sum of money Monday from safes at A.T.
Government declines to file charges against 9 former Delphi execs
An SEC case against the executives still is pending. DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department
Carson Daly will resume talk show despite strike
Daly is the first late-night host to defy the writers strike. NEW YORK (AP) — NBC’s “Last Call
YSU practices well, but needs more wins
The Penguins play their home opener on Thursday against Toledo. YOUNGSTOWN — Thus far, the
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 22 Arrest: Police responded to an
Possible sale of Girard Lake saddens environmentalist
Opinion: Possible sale of Girard Lake saddens environmentalist EDITOR: As an environmentalist, my
Struthers schools emerge from fiscal emergency
School officials said renewing of the 6.9-mill levy in five years is a must. STRUTHERS — It
Mooney sweeps honors in Div. IV
Cardinals Dan McCarthy and Michael Zordich were named the top players. COLUMBUS — Unbeaten
James hits 38, including 11 in overtime, as Cavaliers hand Celtics second defeat
Cleveland overshadowed Boston’s heralded trio in a 109-104 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — There’s at
State audits 2 Warren charter schools
Charter schools must continue to show improvement to receive funding. WARREN — The Ohio State
Conviction, sentence overturned
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has vacated the six-year prison sentence of a 31-
NATION
NATION Group: Home prices fall in 3rd quarter NEW YORK — U.S. home prices fell 4.5 percent in
‘Emeril Live’ will come to an end after 10 years
‘Emeril Live’ will come to an end after 10 years NEW YORK — Food Network is kicking Emeril Lagasse
Racer wins ‘Dancing’
Racer wins ‘Dancing’ LOS ANGELES — Race-car driver Helio Castroneves upset Spice Girl Melanie
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Legacy Academy Board, 6:45 p.m., 1812 Oak Hill Ave., first floor. Liberty
Boosting security at courthouse
Measures are being taken to protect deputy sheriffs and prisoners from violence. WARREN — The
High court delays hearings
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court scrapped this year’s final round of oral
hWill giant truffle bring in a hefty price?
hWill giant truffle bring in a hefty price? ROME — A white truffle weighing more than three
Steelers’ muddy field is concern
An NFL official is still in Pittsburgh to monitor the playing surface. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Pa. considers adding a penny at the pump
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Anyone fueling up a vehicle in Pennsylvania soon may have to hand over an
Talented Tar Heels meet OSU
The country’s top-ranked team will challenge the Buckeyes. COLUMBUS (AP) — Whippet-quick point
Teammates, fans mourn the death of Sean Taylor
Redskins owner Dan Snyder said the team will wear a patch in his honor. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Just
“I don’t know what the future holds for us. A lot of options, hopefully, will be
Opinion: “I don’t know what the future holds for us. A lot of options, hopefully, will be available.”
Poland teacher resigns District investigates alleged ties to student
The teacher hasn’t been charged with a crime. POLAND — A Poland Seminary High School teacher
Ohio is 15th state to propose bill banning trans fats
Proponents of the bill say New York City restaurants have easily made the transition. COLUMBUS
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
Heat 110, Bobcats 90 MIAMI — Yanked from the starting lineup, Ricky Davis and Jason Williams
Digital library hits 1.5M-book mark
Carnegie Mellon University is behind the digitization project. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nearly a decade
Chinese warship visits Japan, first since WWII
TOKYO (AP) — A Chinese warship dropped anchor off Tokyo today for the communist nation’s first
There’s a long road leading from Annapolis to peace
There’s a long road leading from Annapolis to peace The image of President Bush holding the hand
Girard schools seek businesses for STEM program
School officials will continue to look for businesses willing to partner. GIRARD — Girard
VA falls behind in handling claims
The agency had vowed to pick up the pace in processing veterans’ claims. WASHINGTON — The
Canfield cruises to easy victory over Springfield
Howland opened the season with a 53-44 victory over Liberty. CANFIELD — Seniors Matt Keating and
Leetonia girls top Lake Christian, 31-20
LEETONIA — The Leetonia High School girls basketball team built a 31-20 lead by intermission and
Valley has highest gas prices in Ohio, according to AAA
Ed Kruest was surprised by the gas prices he saw on his way home from Missouri. The 56-year-old
Immigrant sentenced in bombing plot
If he had not taken the plea deal, he could have faced 80 years in prison. COLUMBUS (AP) — A
Austintown teachers reject pact
Neither side was sure what will happen next. AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown Education Association
Arizona’s Warner ready to test Browns
He’s had an up and down season since taking over for Matt Leinart. BEREA — The Browns are in a
Board weighs levy options
Levies would bring an additional $5 million to $7 million per year. YOUNGSTOWN — In the
2 sex offenders who didn’t register are found
YOUNGSTOWN — Two sex offenders who failed to register their current address with the Mahoning County
Constructed the 7th District Court of Appeals building, just east of Hazel Street, for about $3.4
Constructed the 7th District Court of Appeals building, just east of Hazel Street, for about $3.4
Board weighs giving building to agency
The agency still owes $60,000 on the building. MERCER, Pa. — A newly elected county
Courthouse repairs planned
The renovations will start in mid-December. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners agreed
TOP 25 BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 3 Memphis 104, Arkansas State 82 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Freshman Derrick Rose had 19 points
Hot ray gun cools troublemakers
Opinion: Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon, put away your silly-looking toys. You, too, Captain Kirk. The real ray
Liberty police, FBI probe heist
Police will not release an exact dollar amount. LIBERTY — Township police and the Federal
Investment group helps Dow rebound from earlier loss
The rise came on news of a $7.5 billion investment in Citigroup. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street
Director: 911 system not yet ready
The original master list of callers didn’t include customers of two phone companies. LISBON —
Youngstown firefighter free on bond
There was no indictment on a drug trafficking charge filed in Cincinnati in 2003. YOUNGSTOWN — A
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
Canadiens 4, Maple Leafs 3, SO. TORONTO — Alex Kovalev scored two power-play goals, then found the
“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (8 p.m., NBC): “Christmas in Rockefeller
“Christmas in Rockefeller Center” (8 p.m., NBC): “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” invites viewers
Buckeyes will be rooting for Pitt, Oklahoma on Saturday
A victory by either team could put Ohio State in the BCS title game. COLUMBUS (AP) — There will be
Elections board gets approval to reprint recount records
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s top elections official has given the Cuyahoga County elections board
Sheetz salmonella suit is settled out of court
The convenience-store chain still has another lawsuit pending. HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A key
Flyers pose big challenge for Irish
Marion Local has won all of its games by at least 21 points. When Maria Stein Marion Local
Watching TV is no longer a pastime
Opinion: A recent Time magazine takes a look at Americans by the numbers. I love these kinds of surveys
Taylor’s death terrible tragedy
The NFL will honor his memory at all games this weekend. MIAMI (AP) — Pro Bowl safety Sean Taylor
A potent offense paces Coldwater
Mooney’s opponent is averaging 55 points per game in the postseason. Over the past six years,
YSU gets four first-team berths on All-Gateway
Senior linebacker James Terry was chosen for the third straight year. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Huge college enrollments aren’t good
Opinion: Stanford, Yale, and Princeton are all in the process of considering whether to increase the number
Counterfeiting remains problem
Ohio companies such as Procter & Gamble take an active role in combating counterfeiting. COLUMBUS
Vindy.com News Podcast for November 28, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, November 28, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.