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Two shot in lot behind Coconut Grove; one critical
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men were shot at about 7:30 p.m. Monday in the parking lot behind the Coconut
Police identify man dragged by car
YOUNGSTOWN — City police have identified the man dragged through a fast-food drive-through and along
Power is restored to Hubbard homes
HUBBARD — Ohio Edison restored power to the remaining Hubbard homes affected by an early-morning
Ohio faces $640 million in budget cuts
COLUMBUS — The state will have to cut another $640 million from its budget for the current fiscal
Four Seasons flea market asks for city help to rebuild main facility
YOUNGSTOWN —The Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market is asking city officials for a tax break to
Saint Lucia’s story lives on at First Covenant Church
YOUNGSTOWN — Saint Lucia died hundreds of years ago, but her spirit and tradition live on inside the
Warren cops kept busy over the weekend investigating robberies
WARREN — City police are investing a series of robberies and other acts of violence over the long
57 Hubbard Twp. homes remain without power
HUBBARD — Ohio Edison reported that 57 Hubbard Township homes are still without power after an
Third suspect in weekend Youngstown home invasion in custody
YOUNGSTOWN— The third suspect in a home invasion over the weekend is in police custody. Daniel A.
Lou D’Apolito sworn in as new Mahoning County judge
YOUNGSTOWN — After taking the oath of office as a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, longtime
Worker at Austintown convenience store robbed at gunpoint
AUSTINTOWN — An employee of a North Canfield-Niles Road convenience store reported being robbed at
3 Mahoning Co. candidates for Ohio Senate seat to be selected Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic Party’s executive committee will recommend three
Coke plant jobs safe despite downturn
WARREN — The jobs of union workers appear safe even though a Warren coke plant is cutting production because of the downturn in the economy, a union leader said.
Merger talks end for Warren-based First Place Financial Corp.
WARREN — First Place Financial Corp. and another Ohio-based banking company have agreed to call off
Poetry reading, open mic, at Cedars Lounge tonight
YOUNGSTOWN — Maggie Anderson, Wick Poetry Center director, will have a reading at 7 tonight at
North Side house fire causes $6,500 damage
YOUNGSTOWN— A weekend house fire on the city’s North Side displaced one man. Just after 3 a.m.
Ohio State Highway Patrol reports safest Thanksgiving weekend since 2001
COLUMBUS — Ohio State Highway Patrol reported today that 11 traffic fatalities occurred on Ohio
Youngstown police still seek driver of car that dragged body
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still trying to determine the identity of the driver of a car that dragged a
From artists to entrepreneurs at Eastwood Mall
The Eastwood Mall is among the few malls regionally to provide free space for an art gallery.
Valley marks World AIDS Day with emphasis on teamwork
Despite more awareness, a stigma toward AIDS endures in the Valley, a task force member said.
Phantoms win in overtime
Brandon Saad scored the game winner just 56 seconds into the extra period to defeat Motor City 4-3.
Grant to aid environmental education
Monitoring of local stream water quality will be one program focal point. YOUNGSTOWN —
Playing it safe for holidays
Putting up a live tree this weekend? Keep it watered. YOUNGSTOWN — Is fire prevention on your
Browns put up listless effort
The Browns held the Colts’ offense to three points, but lost 10-6. CLEVELAND — The Browns held
From artists to entrepreneurs
The Eastwood Mall is among the few malls regionally to provide free space for an art gallery.
LeBron takes over at the end
He scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter Saturday against the Bucks. MILWAUKEE (AP) —
World AIDS Day speaker in Valley stresses teamwork to fight disease
Despite more awareness, a stigma toward AIDS endures in the Valley, a task force member said.
Ravens unleash offense
Baltimore rolled to a 34-3 win over the hapless Cincinnati Bengals. CINCINNATI (AP) — On a cold,
Entertainment planned at city tree-lighting
Entertainment planned at city tree-lighting YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s annual Christmas tree-lighting
Willis settles dispute
Willis settles dispute LOS ANGELES — A Malaysian technology conglomerate has repaid $900,000 to
Defenses tough in win, loss
Steelers finally put end to spell Pittsburgh dominated the Patriots in a 33-10 victory Sunday.
Air Reserve unit plans mosquito mission to N.D.
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A Mahoning Valley-based unit of the U.S. Air Force Reserve has scheduled
Driver of car that dragged body sought
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still trying to determine the identity of the driver of a car that dragged a
Kids need time to play
NEW YORK — In one classroom, a group of preschool teachers squatted on the floor, pretending to be
Video games remain strong
Although not totally immune to the economic downturn, the industry is doing better than most.
Price swings put oil dealers at risk for loss
One bad choice could put a heating-oil dealer out of business, an executive said. There is no
Today is Monday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2008. There are 30 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2008. There are 30 days left in the year. On this date in
So far, so good on Obama’s transition
Opinion: WASHINGTON — So, folks, how is he doing? With every day bringing more bad financial news, with job
Economy has Broadway nervous
Many shows are offering discounts. NEW YORK — It’s been a weird, schizophrenic couple of
Some doctors consider giving no more vaccines
ATLANTA (AP) — About one in 10 doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering
Putting up a live tree this weekend? Keep it watered.
Putting up a live tree this weekend? Keep it watered. YOUNGSTOWN — Is fire prevention on your
HOLIDAY CHEER: Above, Adrianna Conti, 5, of New Castle, dances with her aunt Renee Duval of
HOLIDAY CHEER: Above, Adrianna Conti, 5, of New Castle, dances with her aunt Renee Duval of
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Jay-Juan L. Hardy The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
Child intrudes on adult activity
Dear Annie: I have been in a Bunco group for several years now. We all get along great, and I really
Store owners give mixed bag of results on success of holiday weekend shopping
‘People were buying, but they bought cheap,’ one retail analyst said. NEW YORK (AP) — Deep
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Despite greater awareness, a stigma toward the disease endures in the Valley, a task force member
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW \ SVC & Federal League boys basketball
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE CHANEY Coach: Joshua Marsh, first season 2007-08 record: 4-16 Projected
‘12 Days of Christmas’ items would cost $86,609 today
If you don’t want to deal with the pricey traditional goods, try improvising. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Departments work together to break crime rings
The rings were stopped because of a cooperative effort by many law enforcement agencies.
Internet coupon sites experience increase in visits
Visitors to the sites were up 33 percent in October over a year ago. Looking to save money in a
DAY BY DAY
DAY BY DAY Prices surge Prices of items in the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,”
“It’s obvious they were trained somewhere ... Not everyone can handle the AK series of
Opinion: “It’s obvious they were trained somewhere ... Not everyone can handle the AK series of weapons or
Restaurants offer more meal deals
NEW YORK (AP) — Shopping up an appetite? Restaurants, which have been hit hard by the economic
Snowstorm cancels flights
CHICAGO (AP) — Aviation officials say Illinois’ first snowstorm of the season has canceled 50
Health-care needs of autistic kids put big financial strain on parents
CHICAGO (AP) — More than half a million U.S. children have autism with costly health-care needs that
UAW president makes plea for government ‘bridge loan’
The Big Three automakers are to submit plans to Congress this week. WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of
Kashmir remains flashpoint in India-Pakistan relations
Editorial: Kashmir remains flashpoint in India-Pakistan relations While the enmity between India and Pakistan
Brain waves provide clue to language problems in autism
CHICAGO (AP) — Unique brain wave patterns, spotted for the first time in autistic children, may help
Nations should join forces against piracy
Opinion: When piracy threatens global commerce, great powers need to fight back — collectively. Nothing
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints US Bank NA et al v. Travis Bachhofer, foreclosure. National
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s men’s games
W. Kentucky 68, No. 3 Louisville 54 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Western Kentucky found a way to stop
MASSILLON — The seed for the Ursuline High football team’s Division V state championship
MASSILLON — The seed for the Ursuline High football team’s Division V state championship was planted
MAJOR PLAYERS
MAJOR PLAYERS Two burglary rings The status of criminal cases against five of the chief
New Deal did not vanquish Depression
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Early in what became the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes was asked if anything
How to help kids play
How to help kids play Many early-childhood educators are concerned about the dwindling amount of
JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS PAST
Mill Creek holiday event draws people back home YOUNGSTOWN — JoAnn Gray walks by
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Times, London, Nov. 26: That the search for a poet laureate to replace Andrew Motion,
Obama to name 6 to top positions Hillary Clinton gets nod to head State
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama plans today to announce six experienced hands to fill
GM to sell, lease back some of its European operations
The company also has delayed mutliple projects in an effort to cut costs. DETROIT (AP) — General
Endeavour astronauts return to Earth after 16-day journey
The shuttle had taken gear to the space station. EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Space
Step aside, Rep. Rangel
Step aside, Rep. Rangel Washington Post: When we last wrote about Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y.,
NFL ROUNDUP
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games Broncos 34, Jets 17 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jay Cutler and
AD Swarbrick, Weis meet Dec. 8
The Notre Dame coach stayed on the West Coast to recruit after the USC loss. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS • Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, Canfield, will have a craft show from 10
Hoerbiger, the Swiss firm that is in the process of buying Altronic of Girard, had 6,300 employees
Hoerbiger, the Swiss firm that is in the process of buying Altronic of Girard, had 6,300 employees
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA Q 7 uK Q J 9 4 3 v9 7 wA 7 The
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Shrek the Halls” (8 p.m., ABC): Based on the solid ratings it generated last year, “Shrek the
Don’t blame autoworkers for General Motors’ woes
Opinion: Don’t blame autoworkers for General Motors’ woes EDITOR: For decades now, I’ve read the
More students admit unethical acts, survey shows
Increased pressure to succeed might be behind the behavior, some educators say. NEW YORK (AP) — In
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Township Hall, U.S. Route 224.
SHIPPING DEADLINES \ For the holidays
Here are some recommended deadlines from the U.S. Postal Service to ensure delivery by Christmas.
Costello TV show takes different look at music
The artists on ‘Spectacle’ open up to Elvis Costello. NEW YORK — During an interview with
No. 1 vs. No. 2 in SEC championship game
The winner of the Alabama-Florida contest will play for the national championship. ATLANTA —
Global AIDS crisis overblown? Some say that’s the case
LONDON (AP) — As World AIDS Day is marked today, some experts are growing more outspoken in
Tips for saving on shipping gifts
Consumer Reports found the U.S. Postal Service offers some good deals. NEW YORK (AP) — If
49ers dash Bills’ playoff hopes 10-3
They also became the first West Coast-based team to win in the Eastern time zone. ORCHARD PARK,
DOG LICENSES Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Dog Warden’s Office is announcing the sale of 2009 dog licenses. Ohio law
Burress expected to be charged
The Giants’ receiver accidently shot himself in the leg at a New York nightclub. LANDOVER, Md.
DON’T BE A VICTIM
DON’T BE A VICTIM Safety tips Lt. Kal Adorjan, a veteran Beaver Township police officer, offered
Specter: I’m ready for 2010 race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., says he’s ready for a tough re-election race in 2010,
Sooners jump to 2nd in BCS poll
Oklahoma is now in the Big 12 championship game Saturday. NEW YORK (AP) — A week before the final
12 holiday specials to light up Christmas
Christmastime and the new year send television into overdrive with specials and holiday-themed
Minnesota takes control of NFC North
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a gutty goal-line stand and one big heave by Gus Frerotte, the Minnesota
Rice to travel to India to show U.S. support
WASHINGTON (AP) — President George W. Bush is sending Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to India
Sarah Palin is back on the campaign trail
Sarah Palin is back on the campaign trail ATLANTA — Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss enlisted Sarah
YSU men run thin on luck
Sometime no luck is better than the luck of the Youngstown State men’s basketball team. The
Lavender, Prahalis lead the way as Buckeyes rally past Dayton
COLUMBUS (AP) — Jantel Lavender scored 27 points and Samantha Prahalis had 17 to help No. 20 Ohio
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
MEN Edinboro 78, Thiel 69 EDINBORO, Pa. — Joe Jones scored 25 points on 10-of-19 shooting to
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Orlando 110, Indiana 96 Atlanta 102, Washington 98 Boston 89, Charlotte 84
hOLIDAY SAFETY Fire tips
When buying a live tree, check for freshness; make sure the needles are soft and don’t fall off.
Pakistani links explored
Statement by Mumbai gunman threatens to escalate tensions MUMBAI, India (AP) — The only gunman
INSIDE THE HELMET \ How local NFL players fared
Pierre Garcon (wide receiver, Mount Union, Colts) — The rookie kick returner was avoided by the
To prevent crime, pay attention to surroundings, speaker urgesSFlb
The officer said people should always be aware of what is going on around them. NORTH LIMA —
Health official set for trial
Morehead is accused of using county money for personal purchases. LISBON — Four-and-a-half
To capture great photographs, let everyone in on the act
Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint for taking pictures at family gatherings, weddings, reunions, etc.: Have
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