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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


Campbell grad snags $63K on "Deal"

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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

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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.

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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

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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


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-9-0 Pick 4, 0-9-8-8 Rolling Cash 5, 9-31-32-35-39 Ten-Oh,


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


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