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Austintown teachers plan ‘work-to-rule’ days
Austintown teachers plan ‘work-to-rule’ days AUSTINTOWN — The teachers union intends to prove to
Antonini steps aside — for now — as Mahoning County Dem chairwoman
Antonini steps aside — for now — as Mahoning County Dem chairwoman YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
3 companies submit proposals to run Chevy Centre
3 companies submit proposals to run Chevy Centre YOUNGSTOWN — The city received three proposals to
URSULINE LIVE |Irish lose, 20-14
A topsy-turvy fourth quarter ended with Ursuline falling, 20-14 in the Division V state title.
Ursuline live | Marion Local leads 20-14
Marion Local took a 21-4 lead on a interception return by Luke Bertke, picking off a screen pass by
Ursuline live | Irish block field goal
Justin Brown did it again. Just minutes after tying the game on a 50-yard fumble return for a
Ursuline live | Irish tie the game
Just when things were starting to look dire for Ursuline, Justin Brown stepped up and made the
Ursuline live | Third quarter notes
Say this for Ursuline coach Dan Reardon -- he’s not playing scared. The Irish opened up the
Marinelli out at TV33, others unclear
YOUNGSTOWN — Employees are being laid off today at WYTV Channel 33, but it’s unclear how many.
URSULINE LIVE|Halftime
The Flyers’ gamble on 4th and 3 at the Ursuline 5 eventually paid off. Chris Stucke’s pass was
Ursuline live | Irish down 14-7 at halftime
Ursuline drove into Marion Local territory before halftime but the drive stalled when Irish
Ursuline live | Marion Local leads 14-7
Ursuline missed another touchdown by a foot, when Lamar McQueen’s pass was knocked away after Jamel
Ursuline live | Marion Local ties the game at 7
After an Ursuline touchdown, Marion Local returned the kickoff to Ursuline’s 38, then ran two plays
Ursuline live | Irish take lead, 7-0
Ursuline scored on the second play of the second quarter when quarterback Lamar McQueen tossed a 76-
URSULINE LIVE | Up and down
URSULINE LIVE/Up and down Ursuline center Michael Paul Jenkins was back in the starting lineup
Ursuline live | Irish tied 0-0 with Flyers
Thoughts spilling from my brain in the first quarter of Friday’s Division V state final between
URSULINE LIVE | Plenty of seats available as the Ursuline-Maria Stein Marion Local kickoff approaches for the
Plenty of seats are available as the Ursuline-Maria Stein Marion Local kickoff approaches for the
URSULINE LIVE | Thirty minutes to gametime
We’re about 30 minutes from the start of today’s Division V state final between Ursuline and Maria
URSULINE LIVE | Vindy staff blogging live today
The Vindicator’s Joe Scalzo and Tom Williams are in Massillon today to bring live coverage and
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Boardman-Canfield Branch, will meet at 6
Firefighter will face predisciplinary hearing
The firefighter’s actions harmed the department’s image, the chief says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
TMH receives American Heart award
The program is being implemented in hospitals around the country. WARREN — Forum Health Trumbull
Taxes will not increase in Lawrence
The county added $52.2 million to the tax rolls this year from new construction. NEW CASTLE,
Man sues DMV over Osama license plates
A similar ruling was challenged in 2005. HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — A man with “GETOSAMA” license plates
Mental-health gun bans more than double
Many of the additions come from California. WASHINGTON — Since the Virginia Tech shootings last
Good, but not that good
Opinion: Good, but not that good EDITOR: Milan Paurich’s review of the Youngstown Playhouse production of
COLD WEATHER | Emergency shelter
Homeless individuals and/or families often sleep in their vehicles, abandoned buildings, doorways or
Former Poland teacher had distinguished record
He received consistently positive performance evaluations. POLAND — Comments like
Ex-elections official charged with violating ethics laws
A hearing is scheduled for early next year. COLUMBUS (AP) — A former county elections official was
Time to settle in Austintown
Time to settle in Austintown It is time for the Austintown Board of Education and the Austintown
Trumbull grand jury indicts Liberty woman
The county elections board was getting the signatures of dead residents. WARREN — The Trumbull
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lakeview Board of Education, special session, 9 a.m., financial planning session
Student sues Regent U. over suspension
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Regent University law student who was suspended for posting an unflattering
Parents face charge of child endangering
Two men were indicted in the attack on an Ohio Avenue man. YOUNGSTOWN — Police say the death of a
White House lowers ’08 economic forecast
The housing market decline was larger than federal forecasters expected. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
“This is a counterinsurgency. I am not going to tell you there hasn’t been anyone beaten
“This is a counterinsurgency. I am not going to tell you there hasn’t been anyone beaten up. I am
Robbery cases sent to grand jury
AUSTINTOWN — Two men who are charged in the robberies of two pizza delivery drivers had their cases
Beaver County man charged in death
NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pa. (AP) — A Beaver County man has been charged with beating a man to death with a
Minus Favre, Packers fall to Cowboys, 37-27
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Standing on the sideline, scowling and gingerly holding his bandaged right arm,
Chavez using oil in battle with U.S.
Opinion: Venezuelans will vote Sunday on a referendum ginned up by their president, Hugo Chavez, that could
County awards contracts to update 911 system
Locating cellular 911 calls is becoming increasingly important. YOUNGSTOWN — Between 80
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 22.20 .15 Avalon Holdings,6.7499.1099 Clear
Layoffs at WYTV go into effect
WKBN-TV will start producing WYTV’s newscasts Dec. 10. Layoffs are to be announced today at
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert M. Zitkovic, 25, Euless, Texas, and Marisa A. Blackson,
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Women’s Top 25 games
No. 2 Connecticut 80, BYU 34 HARTFORD, Conn. — Freshman Maya Moore scored 17 points to become the
Chaney students replace stolen money
An 18-year-old suspect is shown on a security tape. YOUNGSTOWN — The Chaney High School boys and
Henry Hyde, lawmaker who led anti-abortion movement, dies at the age of 83
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Henry Hyde, the Illinois Republican who steered the impeachment
Vehicular death probe
Vehicular death probe SOUTHINGTON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it will take a week or so
Gonzaga needs overtime to beat St. Joseph’s 70-65
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Gonzaga needed overtime to deny Saint Joseph’s its biggest win in four years.
Brown calls for increase in help
The senator said the federal government can fund the heating program. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S.
Working nights to be listed as ‘probable’ cancer cause
Light shuts down melatonin production, which occurs at night. LONDON (AP) — Like UV rays and
Service provider contract approved
MERCER, Pa. — County commissioners approved a service provider contract with NHS Youth Services
Sudanese court convicts teacher
The government was caught between angering Britain or Islamic hard-liners. KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) —
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
‘Diversity’ will destroy us
Opinion: No one ever accused Patrick J. Buchanan of lacking conviction or of consulting a focus group before
Marvel brings comics into the digital age
Thousands of classic issues are now online. In summer 1977 I was handed my first comic book, a
Multi-million-dollar theft required planning
The truck was recovered at a flower shop in Salem. LIBERTY — Taking more than $7 million from
Hollywood producers make new offer to writers
No details of the terms were released, and talks are set to resume Tuesday. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Penguins will see what effects their five-day layoff has created
The Dallas Stars will be tonight’s opponent at Mellon Arena. PITTSBURGH (AP) — After a sluggish
Fiddling by Dems will inflame Hawaii
Opinion: “I decide who is a Jew around here.” Hermann Goering In 1934 when told that a favorite Munich
LOCAL
LOCAL Feed Our Valley kTHE SECOND Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, in conjunction with
Celtics hand N.Y. Knicks third worst defeat, 104-59
BOSTON (AP) — The New York Knicks’ brief winning streak is history, and the Boston Celtics nearly
Lyden’s niche - The 185-pound senior found a home on Mooney’s defensive line
YOUNGSTOWN — His size sticks out like a finger on a fistful of sore thumbs, the 5-foot-9, 185-pound
Music therapy shows promise for tinnitus sufferers
An estimated 50 million Americans have or have had tinnitus, experts say. Timothy Brown, a 55-
Mooney - Coldwater Lineups
MOONEY Offensive Starters WR — (23) LJ Sutton (6-5, 185, Sr.) OT — (76) Brad Ericsson (5-11,
Mooney - Playoff History
CARDINAL MOONEY (43-14) 1973 — Class AAA (2-0, state champions) Def. Cincinnati Moeller 34-7
Paterno’s paychecks at least $500,000
It’s possible the Penn State coach has outside income. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Penn State head
Queen to release first song in 10 years
LONDON (AP) — Queen and its new frontman, Paul Rodgers, will release the single “Say It’s Not True”
Browns bask in spotlight
Cleveland’s players have become popular with the national media. BEREA (AP) — Browns wide receiver
Taxes won’t increase for Mercer residents
The county fiscal director expects the county to break even this year. MERCER, Pa. — The
GM contract likely to alter health care
The UAW’s health benefits takeover could change the way care is delivered. DETROIT (AP) — On Sept.
Returning 911 funding passes first step to ballot
Some favored keeping the township center; others said join with the county. LIBERTY — Trustees
Council will consider funds for First Night
Without the city’s contribution, the event will be ‘cut way down.’ YOUNGSTOWN — City council
Scientists map out genes that play key role in health
Experts believe they can link certain genes to specific ailments. WASHINGTON (AP) — Remember
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Dancing with the Stars” (Monday), ABC.
Emergency rule to be rescinded
Opposition parties are likely to boycott the upcoming elections. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Hours
REGION
REGION Retirees, spouses to get help with their premiums PITTSBURGH — The United Steelworkers
Program provides temporary home
Homelessness is often caused by the loss of a job, or illness or other trauma that wipes out family
Park board meets
Days of ‘micromanagement’ are over, the commission’s interim head says. YOUNGSTOWN — Meeting
Developer challenges ban on contributions
A state senator said he believes the provision will withstand the challenge. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP)
YSU women turn back Toledo for 55-48 win
The Penguins blew a 17-point first-half lead, but still held off the Rockets. YOUNGSTOWN —
Profit drop prompts stock sell-off
Sears’ third-quarter profit dropped 99 percent. CHICAGO (AP) — Wall Street is starting to conclude
Tipsy moose: a sign of Christmas?
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — What do you call a bull moose tangled in Christmas lights and drunk on fermented
Warren seeks method to fight crime
Warren police will start a fourth shift after the first of the year, the mayor said. WARREN —
House fire confined to attic, second floor
CAMPBELL — Firefighters believe a blaze that broke out at a vacant, two-story Robinson Road home is
Foreclosures are up 94 percent from the same time as last year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. foreclosure filings nearly doubled in October from the same month last year,
Have pity on Pitt if Mountaineers have their way
The Panthers’ only real chance of pulling off an upset would appear to be catching a few breaks.
hSectarian violence in Iraq
hSectarian violence in Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s prime minister has appealed to President Bush
Police arrest suspect in burglary
BOARDMAN — Police arrested a Youngstown man suspected in a burglary stemming from a Southern
Second Harvest, WFMJ team up for needy
The working poor, women, children and retired people are the new face of hunger. YOUNGSTOWN — The
“My Night at the Grammys” (8 p.m., CBS): The music industry won’t be handing out
“My Night at the Grammys” (8 p.m., CBS): The music industry won’t be handing out its prestigious
Youngstown State receives news of $1.9 million surplus
The surplus is tied to increased enrollment among Valley high school grads. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Lowly algae fuel renewable energy research boom
A benefit is that algae farms can be located almost anywhere. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The 16 big
When to look at your hole cards
Most professionals won’t look at their hole cards until it’s their turn to act. There are smart
Firefighters respond to suspicious blazes
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City firefighters were called to two suspicious fires within blocks of each other.
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s games Rangers 4, Islanders 2 NEW YORK — Chris Drury had a goal and
FEED OUR VALLEY Drop-off sites
WFMJ Channel 21 personalities will be at several drop-off sites to accept nonperishable food
St. John receive bonus of Mount
The Cardinals will play at Mount Union on Saturday. Two years ago, St. John Fisher football
Web sites trying to attract striking Hollywood writers
Many writers have already tested the Internet waters. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The operators of Internet
Where to get Mooney playoff tickets
All tickets sold in advance of the game are $7 and all tickets sold at the gate are $9: MOONEY
Man shielded from deportation effort
The government initially claimed he was the notoriously sadistic guard known as Ivan the Terrible.
Three return to state finals
Playing for a state championship means nervousness, anxiety and, for some, fear. Going back to
New York welcomes back Broadway
The strike cost the city an estimated $2 million a day. NEW YORK — Theatergoers lined up for
DIVISION IV PREVIEW
CARDINAL MOONEY vs. COLDWATER Game time: Saturday, 3 p.m. at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon.
Ferrera, Efron receive Family Television Awards
Ferrera, Efron receive Family Television Awards BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — America Ferrera has won