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Campbell fire confined to attic, second floor
Campbell fire confined to attic, second floor CAMPBELL — Firefighters believe a blaze that broke
Liberty voters may see 911 issue on March ballot
Liberty voters may see 911 issue on March ballot LIBERTY — Trustees took the first step toward
Warren officials seek method to fight crime
Warren officials seek method to fight crime WARREN — Two city lawmakers want a zero-tolerance
$7 million Liberty theft required planning
$7 million Liberty theft required planning LIBERTY — Taking more than $7 million from a township
Boardman police arrest man for home invasion
Boardman police arrest man for home invasion BOARDMAN — Police arrested a Youngstown man for
Mahoning CSB renewal levy will be on March ballot
Mahoning CSB renewal levy will be on March ballot YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners gave
Former Poland teacher had distinguished record
Former Poland teacher had distinguished record POLAND — Comments like “outstanding,” “dedicated
Chaney students pitch in to replace stolen money
Chaney students pitch in to replace stolen money YOUNGSTOWN — The Chaney High School boys and
Second Harvest, WFMJ team up for needy
Second Harvest, WFMJ team up for needy YOUNGSTOWN — The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning
Couple indicted in death of their baby
Couple indicted in death of their baby YOUNGSTOWN — Police say the death of a 58-day-old baby in
Youngstown homicide suspect arrested in Pa.
Youngstown homicide suspect arrested in Pa. YOUNGSTOWN — Another suspect in the Nov. 18 homicide
Youngstown council mulls First Night funding request
Youngstown council mulls First Night funding request YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider a
Mahoning 911 working on wireless calls
YOUNGSTOWN — Between 80 and 90 percent of 911 calls today come from wireless telephones, so it’s
A changed park board meets
YOUNGSTOWN — Meeting for the first time since voters stripped away most of their authority and
Woman stepped out of SUV before impact
SOUTHINGTON – The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it will take a week or so to determine why Tina M.
Regent Street house hit by fire
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire that started in a bedroom at 235 Regent St. around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday did
WYTV learns Friday about job status
Union workers at WYTV will learn Friday whether they will retain their jobs as broadcast operations
Students to host event for senior citizens
MINERAL RIDGE —The annual Mineral Ridge High School Senior Citizens’ Luncheon will be held at 12:30
Holy Supper event scheduled in Campbell
CAMPBELL — The Youngstown-Warren-Sharon Chapter of the Carpatho-Rusyn Society is sponsoring its
Antiques, collectibles featured at show
CANFIELD — The fourth annual Angels for Animals Antiques and Collectibles Show will be a three-day
Beatitude House, Habitat plan Christmas concert
YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House and Habitat for Humanity of the Mahoning Valley will sponsor a
Canfield Welcome Wagon offers poinsettias for sale
CANFIELD — Welcome Wagon of Canfield is sponsoring a holiday fundraiser to benefit local charities
Sisterhood names officers
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Mary’s Sisterhood of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1025 N. Belle
VFW Post 2799 Auxiliary selling auction tickets
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Auxiliary to VFW Triangle Post 2799, 3161 E. South Range Road, is selling tickets
Calendar of events compiled by Kiwanis
CANFIELD — Members of the Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will be serving as bell ringers
Arts and crafts sale scheduled at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — McDonough Museum of Art on the campus of Youngstown State University will be the
Luminary lighting to be at St. Rose
GIRARD — St. Rose Relay for Life Team is selling luminaries that will be lighted after the 7 p.m.
Cruisers to get devices on gas tanks
An Austintown officer remains in a medically induced coma. AUSTINTOWN — The township police
Thousands of Sunnis sign pact on security
The tribesmen will man about 200 security posts. HAWIJA, Iraq (AP) — Nearly 6,000 Sunni Arab
Lordstown official loses council seat in coin toss
Automatic recounts will be held Monday and Tuesday. WARREN — For the second time, Lordstown
Video calls to Iraq up for grabs
The video conference calls will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14. YOUNGSTOWN —
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
NATO bombs hit civilians, Afghans say
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — NATO warplanes hunting Taliban fighters in eastern Afghanistan mistakenly
Virtual border fence is virtually useless
Opinion: A “virtual fence” to defend our border with Mexico? You know, detectors and sensors and cameras and
Supreme Court sides with online shippers
In seven years, the number of Internet cigarette vendors has increased nearly ninefold. WASHINGTON
Blues legend B.B. King returns to Youngstown for an 8 p.m. concert at Chevrolet Centre. At 76, King
Blues legend B.B. King returns to Youngstown for an 8 p.m. concert at Chevrolet Centre. At 76, King
Where to get tickets for the finals
TICKETS State championships The following information was provided by the schools. Any questions
Ursuline's playoff hsitory
URSULINE (19-11) 1983 — Division II (1-1, state semifinals) Def. Steubenville 13-0 Lost to
No rise in millage in ’08
No rise in millage in ’08 MERCER, Pa. — There will be no increase in county property tax millage
Dana Corp. has $2B deal to get out of bankruptcy
The auto parts supplier intends to exit bankruptcy in January. WASHINGTON — Dana Corp. has
Hoyas get payback win over Monarchs, 66-48
NORFOLK, Va. — Roy Hibbert, Patrick Ewing Jr. and their Georgetown teammates remembered well losing
Relative adds twist to missing-wife case
The suspect’s stepbrother said he helped remove a large container from the house. BOLINGBROOK,
Riverside Square open for now
The building owner admits fire alarm system does have glitches. WARREN — A Trumbull County
Warren man’s will leaves cash to Akron burn center
A conference room at the burn center has been dedicated in Rank’s memory. WARREN — A Warren man,
Crude oil price drops to $90.62 per barrel
Gasoline prices remained steady as oil prices dropped. NEW YORK (AP) — Oil’s rise to $100 a
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Mediate, 49, of 509 Coitsville Road, Campbell, and
Broadway settlement
Broadway settlement NEW YORK — Broadway stagehands and theater producers reached a tentative
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Captain Braskey with The Rydells & London When: 10 p.m. Friday Where: Barley’s,
Retired general to monitor security
The secretary of state praised Jones’ experience. WASHINGTON (AP) — The retired Marine general who
Canfield eyes costs of speed bumps
CANFIELD — The city has determined it would cost $15,000 to put two speed bumps on South Briarcliff
Most anti-terrorism centers diversified
WASHINGTON (AP) — Local intelligence-sharing centers set up after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks have
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
Jazz 106, 76ers 95 PHILADELPHIA — Carlos Boozer scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter
Liberty schools focus on bullying issues
The policy will be in place by the end of the year. LIBERTY — Several parents, teachers and
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “A Few Good Men.” Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown. Auditions 6 p.m.
Fed likely to cut rate again
The Dow gained 331 points as hopes for a rate cut grow. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street barreled
‘Scene It?’ leads wave of console trivia games
A game for PlayStation 2 has been adapted from a British version. What’s the most successful
Campbell native enjoys ‘Deal Or No Deal’ time
Marisa Ortiz camped out all night for the auditions. Marisa Ortiz had 30 seconds to convince
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov. 23 Attempted theft: A
Top court hears appeal arguments
The defendant was convicted of aggravated burglary in the 2004 beating of his ex-girlfriend.
ITCL Tier Two
ITCL Tier Two LEETONIA Coach: Jay Airhart, fifth season. Career record: 26-59. Last year’s
Defibrillators sought for all U.S. schools
AEDs now cost about $1,000 a unit. COLUMBUS — A group that has placed thousands of publicly
‘Bella’ is no heavyweight but at least it has heart
New York movie clichés abound in the film. It’s just “a typical New York moment,” or
Penguins hold off St. Francis, 70-65
Freshman Vance Cooksey’s free throws in the final seconds iced the win. LORETTO, Pa. — Senior
TED TURNER Land grab
Ted Turner’s land holdings, in acres, as of mid-September: New Mexico: 1,105,905 Nebraska:
Charter schools having a positive impact
Opinion: Charter schools are the black sheep of Ohio public education — blamed for the financial woes of
Obesity rates level off in U.S.
ATLANTA (AP) — Obesity rates in U.S. women seem to be staying level, and the rate in men may be
Protest set opposing kid-sex bill
The group says parents should get more education about sex crimes against kids. COLUMBUS — A
Willis’ career inspired players
The former Browns Hall of Famer passed away Tuesday BEREA (AP) — Not long after Romeo Crennel was
Hall & Oates still going strong
The blue-eyed soul duo have a whole new generation of fans. In case you haven’t noticed or
“Obviously, I am concerned about the consequences of a failed conference — or a failed
Opinion: “Obviously, I am concerned about the consequences of a failed conference — or a failed process in
Basile returns to Valley
The stand-up comic comes back every year. When comedian Basile Katsikis (known on stage by his
Go over pact, board urges
Raises are apparently not a sticking point in the negotiations. AUSTINTOWN — The school board
Esmark takes over Wheeling-Pitt
The company’s new owners are expected to add other steel mills. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Wheeling-
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Kevin and Sarah Chester, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 27. Derric and
Theories abound on Turner’s plans
Ranchers worry as Ted Turner becomes the nation’s largest landowner. MULLEN, Neb. (AP) — Ted
Earl Grey tea linked to muscle pain
Q. Is it Earl Grey or English breakfast tea that can cause sore muscles? A. There is one case
God insisted that I resign, ex-head of university says
Richard Roberts told students that he resisted but now is at peace. TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Richard
2 people sought in $6M Liberty heist
Unofficial accounts suggest that more than $6 million in cash was taken. LIBERTY — Police are
MTV peeks at 50 Cent’s 19-bedroom mansion
The house is for sale with an asking price of $18.5 million. NEW YORK — When 50 Cent bought
Report: Scans raise cancer risk
The use of CT scans should be curbed, especially in children, experts say. Millions of
Model railroad display
Model railroad display WARREN — The Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club model train village is
NATION
NATION Dominion Resources seeks to add nuclear reactor RICHMOND, Va. — Energy company Dominion
Mideast peace summit risky business for Israel
Opinion: Just as Thanks-giving and Christmas come around with predictable regularity, so, too, do Middle East
Golfer from Howland to face assault charges
Golfers were asked to leave Old Avalon after they became belligerent, police reported. WARREN
Quakers top W.B.; Spartans fall in OT
Boardman senior Courtney Schiffauer was out with the flu against Solon. BELOIT — The Salem High
No. 1 Tar Heels roll past Buckeyes in 66-55 win
COLUMBUS (AP) — Wayne Ellington and Deon Thompson led a second-half surge and No. 1 North Carolina
Government offices to leave downtown
The move will mean 160 workers will be out of the village’s shopping and eating area. LISBON —
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U.S. kids lose rank in test of reading
U.S. fourth-graders scored about the same as in the last test, but other countries pulled ahead.
“30 Rock” (8:30 p.m., NBC): So far this season, “30 Rock” has proven to be
“30 Rock” (8:30 p.m., NBC): So far this season, “30 Rock” has proven to be worthy of that Emmy
Mideast peace: A road to nowhere?
Opinion: The one-day Anna-polis peace conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict really scared me. It
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE | This weekend’s games
State finals DIVISION I At Canton Fawcett Stadium Mentor (11-2) vs. vs. Cincinnati St. Xavier
Tinseltown to show ‘Romeo et Juliette’
The Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” will be beamed live from New
Sci Fi Channel's ‘Tin Man’ is a postmodern take on ‘Oz’
The miniseries airs Sunday through Tuesday on the Sci Fi Channel. LOS ANGELES (AP) — No dancing
Mahoning home sales close to Oct. 2006
Mahoning County home sellers had a pretty good month in October, but sellers in Trumbull and
Giuliani, Romney get personal during debate
The CNN/YouTube debate showed that GOP voters are focused on immigration issues. ST. PETERSBURG,
First, the good news.
First, the good news. This is the seventh time the Mahoning Valley has had at least two teams in
Dying Pittsburgh prof’s speech will be published
Dying Pittsburgh prof’s speech will be published NEW YORK — A dying professor’s inspirational
Phantoms sign four new players
One of them is Canfield native J.D. Howard, a forward. BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms
Man, dog rescued
Man, dog rescued YOUNGSTOWN — A 70-year-old man and his dog, both infested with fleas, were
Nigerian fraud scheme targets law firms, lawyers
Victims should call the FBI in Canton at (330) 456-6200. The FBI has issued a warning about a
Rare Fabergé egg sells for record $18.5 million
LONDON (AP) — A rare enamel-and-gold Fabergé egg that had been in the Rothschild banking family for
Irish’s McQueen top Div. V player
Teammates Jamel Turner and Ross Revella also were first team picks. COLUMBUS — Small stature,
Games on the air this week
ON THE AIR FRIDAY 10 a.m. (WKBN-AM 570) “Ursuline Pregame.” 11 a.m. (STO) (WKBN-AM 570)
UMBEL READY TO CARRY LOAD The senior guard hopes to take Poland back to state playoffs
POLAND — What does every junior who reached a state semifinal want for his senior year? Of course,
Preview of friday’s game
DIVISION V URSULINE vs. MARIA STEIN MARION LOCAL Game time: 11 a.m. Friday at Paul Brown Tiger
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Blues 4, Sabres 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Brad Boyes broke a tie with 58 seconds left, and Manny Legace
Event offers information about Medicare plans
OSHIIP is the state’s lead program for Medicare information. YOUNGSTOWN — Medicare prescription
FEET ADVICE | For diabetics
November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is the leading cause of foot and leg amputations in
Musharraf expected to say he’ll lift emergency rule
Pakistan’s president stepped down as army chief Wednesday. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President
Dem button sales show favorites
GREENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Never mind the polls. A company that supplies Democratic campaign
LeBron injures finger as Cavs fall to Pistons
James’ X-rays were negative and he will be evaluated again today. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) —
Pass on grass: Steelers enjoy home field advantage
The team is lobbying hard to retain their grass playing field. PITTSBURGH (AP) — There is nothing
McQueen’s state journey marked by perseverance
YOUNGSTOWN — In August, former Wilson High head football coach Brian Marrow was watching a Mooney
Students see court in action
The students got a chance to see how an appellate court operates. NORTH LIMA — Court went
Mentor’s Bart Tanski is named Mr. Football
Cardinal Mooney’s Dan McCarthy was one of the finalists for the award. There are two things that
Sharon man sentenced in DUI case
WARREN – A 22-year-old Sharon, Pa., man is sentenced to four years in prison for driving drunk when
Let pharmacists prescribe certain drugs
Opinion: Allow pharmacists to dispense certain drugs without a prescription from a physician? The Food and
Few in Middle East expect peace
In the U.S., there was some cautious optimism. JERUSALEM — The Wednesday morning newspapers
Technician describes murder trial’s evidence
Rifle casings at the crime scene match ones found at Crockett’s house. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Poobah sticks with psych
The band, which started 35 years ago, became known for its psychedelic music. Taking the power
Sound is diverse, but all is one for Captain Braskey
The three-member group formed about three years ago. Spiritual but not religious is how
McClellan’s claim about CIA leak case should be probed
When he commuted I. “Scooter” Libby’s 30-month jail sentence for bribery, obstruction of justice and
Ursuline, Mooney ready for big games
The schools are anticipating high turnout for these two state championship football games.
Austintown board wants teachers to go over pact
Austintown board wants teacher to go over pact AUSTINTOWN — The school board has decided on its
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