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New home unveiled for Trumbull's troubled teens
HOWLAND — Trumbull County Children Services unveiled a new living facility to keep troubled teens near home
Annual Winterfest Dance delights some area kids
The event was sponsored by East High School’s multihandicapped/developmentally handicapped special-education units.
Patient honors his doc with $250K donation
Thomas Andrew Detesco was afflicted intermittently by a brain tumor from the age of 3 until he was 32, his age when he died Aug. 31, 2007.
Woman gets maximum term for child endangering
YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old Griffith Street woman is going to prison for the maximum sentence of five
Warren’s 2009 budget includes layoffs of safety forces
WARREN — The city has its 2009 budget in place, but some city council members remain displeased with
Tablack gets $16,027 on Friday in retroactive pay hike
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Administrator George J. Tablack will be getting a lump sum check from
Flu shot clinic set for Friday in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Mahoning County District Board of Health is offering a flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to
Two vying for Senate seat have had legal issues
YOUNGSTOWN — A little baggage comes with two of the three candidates recommended by Mahoning County
Valley police work together on mobile system
BOARDMAN — Police agencies in the Mahoning Valley have been cooperating on an in-car computer system
UAW agrees to new concessions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United Auto Workers union has agreed to new concessions aimed at saving jobs and helping U.S. automakers avoid a collapse of the industry.
U.S. Rep. Wilson says automakers are better prepared
BOARDMAN — U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson said he expects the heads of the Big Three automakers to be
Mom acquitted of shaking her son
YOUNGSTOWN — A 23-year-old Oregon Avenue woman has been acquitted of child endangering in Mahoning
Automakers’ bankruptcy would wreck some auto suppliers
Auto suppliers already are wobbly and a bankruptcy by General Motors or another automaker could
GM: Bankruptcy is not an option
General Motors Corp. President Fritz Henderson said Wednesday bankruptcy isn't a viable option for struggling U.S. automakers, maintaining that a new retooling plan can save the industry.
Man identified who was killed in car/pedestrian accident in Liberty
LIBERTY — Officials have released the name the 51-year-old pedestrian who died after he was struck
Arson today destroys North Side home
YOUNGSTOWN — A deliberately set fire at 1514 Kensington Ave. at 3 a.m. today destroyed the vacant
Boardman Twp. Civil Service Commission meets Thursday
BOARDMAN — Boardman Township Civil Service Commission meets at 10 a.m. Thursday in the conference
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY • Holy Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will sell potato, cabbage and lekvar
Mom accused of shaking son goes on trial
The defense team interviewed a Washington, D.C., brain surgeon to rebut a local doctor’s testimony.
BAILOUT OR BUST FOR GM
Without $12B in loans, GM says its collapse would ripple through the U.S. economy. WASHINGTON (AP)
Woman arrested; accused of hitting another with car
YOUNGSTOWN — A city resident was arrested after being accused of hitting another woman with her car
Dems pick candidates for Boccieri seat
Party leaders recommended David Engler, Robert Lidle and Daniel Yemma. AUSTINTOWN — The
Squad dismantles bomb left by gas station pumps
A second homemade bomb, discovered nearby on a suspect’s body, was also dismantled. DAYTON (AP) —
Pro basketball coming here
The Youngstown Swish hope to play some games at the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN — A new
Real Contenders
Cavaliers rolling along like never before Cleveland is 9-0 at home and has won 13 of its last 14
Liles: YSU has talent, but must learn
The Penguins’ senior said this year’s basketball team is the best since he came here.
Five YSU players league all-stars
Senior offensive lineman Brad Samsa was named to the all-conference first team. ST. LOUIS —
Ohio St. rallies to spill Miami
The Buckeyes overcame the Hurricanes after ace Jack McClinton was ejected. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP)
Rallying for bipartisanship
Obama calls on governors for economic solutions Part of the president-elect’s economic plan aims
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area Morando selected BETHANY, W. Va. — Tyler Morando was named Presidents’ Athletic Conference
New children’s hospital offers Valley sneak peek
BOARDMAN — The general public can get its first look at the new Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning
Freedom and the left
Opinion: Most people on the left are not opposed to freedom. They are just in favor of all sorts of things
His parents and vacationing vegetarian should meet halfway
Dear Annie: The holidays are fast approaching and I need your advice. Six years ago, our youngest
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Secret Millionaire” (8 p.m., Fox): In these tough times, a lot of us could use a “Secret
Few surprises on Walters’ ‘Fascinating People’ list
NEW YORK — There aren’t many surprises on this year’s list of “The 10 Most Fascinating People.”
Boardman seaman tours to help needy
He had a chance to see and experience how people live in other parts of the world. Leaving your
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 27 Domestic violence: A
Three vie for naming rights at the Chevy
Local Chevrolet dealers are no longer interested in paying for the name of the downtown arena.
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE New hospital The Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley is having a series
Sticky marshmallow problem can be solved in the freezer
Dear Heloise: How do you keep an open bag of marshmallows fresh and keep them from sticking
Bailouts are a check that must be paid
Opinion: Washington’s enormous, ever-expanding financial bailout effort might indeed prove to be a necessary
Lessons to learn from latest attack
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Often during an especially terrible crisis, someone in the midst of it will come out
2 arrested after chained teen shows up at gym
2 arrested after chained teen shows up at gym TRACY, Calif. — A Girl Scout leader and her husband
National Business Digest
NATION GE expects earnings in fourth quarter to be low WASHINGTON — General Electric Co. said
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District board, 5:30 p.m., 850 Industrial
Off to a good start
Off to a good start Columbiana County deer hunters had much better luck their first time out this
Slocum eyes 1,000 games over 34 years
He brings a 611-388 record into Thursday’s Valparaiso game. YOUNGS-TOWN — Youngs-town State
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—My Echo (Vickers)11.204.403.20 Full Court (Feliciano)3.202.80
Youngstown man struck and killed crossing street
LIBERTY — A 51-year-old Youngstown man attempting to walk across Belmont Avenue was struck by a car
Cinnamon and Hazelnut Biscotti
Cinnamon and Hazelnut Biscotti 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x6 2 uQ 10 9 4 vA 6 wK 10 9 5 2 WEST EAST x9 4 3
Seafood dish need not be a challenge
The variety of seafood in Barcelona and all along the Costa Brava in Spain takes your breath away.
Britney Spears tour will come to Pittsburgh
Britney Spears tour will come to Pittsburgh NEW YORK — Britney Spears is taking her “Circus” act
Bedroom Bach? YouTube orchestrates a competitive cyber symphony contest
Winners of the contest will be revealed in March. NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a new way to get to
Give something personal this year
Christmas, as we all know, is about giving and sharing our gifts with one another. During the
Detroit’s lesson in the ways of Washington
Opinion: WASHINGTON — I pity Detroit. It doesn’t get it. It doesn’t understand that Washington takes
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2008. There are 28 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2008. There are 28 days left in the year. On this date
Biscotti is an easily adaptable gift idea
When the holidays roll around, there’s no need to trot out brand new recipes. Just pick some of the
Wall Street rebounds sharply after big drop
NEW YORK (AP) — In a session that showed more indecision than conviction, the stock market rebounded
Oh, so pretty Perfect pies need to look good, too
Lots of people love pie — to eat, that is. Not so many love to make it. Pie is made up of multiple
Oil, gas prices slip to new three-year lows
Don’t expect any more large drops in gasoline prices, an analyst says. Oil and retail gasoline
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Tennessee 47, Detroit 10 Dallas 34, Seattle 9 Philadelphia 48, Arizona 20
Crews clean up chemical spill in Struthers
STAFF REPORT STRUTHERS — A portion of Bridge Street in downtown Struthers was closed for about
Automakers Big 3 recovery plans
As part of their recovery plans, U.S. automakers say they will streamline their brand offerings:
Obama’s cabinet takes shape
Opinion: President-elect Barack Obama has now announced his top foreign policy as well as economic officials.
POLICE PRESENCE: Members of the FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force, U.S. Marshals
POLICE PRESENCE: Members of the FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force, U.S. Marshals
Police: Gunmen came by boat from Pakistan
The U.S. warned India that militants were planning an assault, a U.S. official said. MUMBAI, India
Energy group pledges to Tommy Fund
YOUNGSTOWN — D&L Energy Group pledged at least $250,000 over 10 years today to the Tommy Detesco
Soldiers choose to re-enlist with economy sinking
The Pentagon just had its strongest recruiting period in four years. FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) — Sgt.
U.S. official blames Pakistani group for attack on Indian city
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell says the terrorist group U.S.
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games Hathaway Brown 47, Boardman 36 BOARDMAN — An early
CLOUD HAS SILVER LINING
Although YSU women are 1-6, LeFleur is off to best start The senior is averaging 8.8 points and
Quinn to have finger fixed
The Browns’ quarterback will have surgery on his fractured right index finger. CLEVELAND — Brady
Iraq \ Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: The United Nations expressed concern Tuesday about overcrowding
Expect falling wages in 2009
The Ohio governor’s prediction for real wages would be a first in state history. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Capitol Visitor Center opens to public
The cost to build the center more than doubled to $621 million. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of
Memo dramatizes Vietnam dilemma
Nearly 200 hours of tape recordings and 90,000 pages of documents were released. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Siege raises security concerns at U.S. hotels
Major U.S. hotel chains won’t give specifics about their security. NEW YORK (AP) — Shortly after
“I saw that figure this morning, and I thought: Oh, no. Here we go again.”
“I saw that figure this morning, and I thought: Oh, no. Here we go again.” Austrialian stockbroker
School district seeks federal bailout money
The Olmsted Falls schools chief said he feels ‘a moral obligation’ to apply for funds. CLEVELAND
‘Christmas Story’ fans gather
The 1983 film has joined ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ as a Christmas
Weak car demand remains constant
Cobalt sales fell 54 percent last month, nationwide, and are slow locally as well. General
St. Louis official: Arm yourselves
The alderman should urge people to cooperate with police, the mayor said. ST. LOUIS (AP) — A city
basketball scores
basketball scores Girls Hathaway Brown 47, Boardman 36 Harding 57, Champion 47 SUMMARIES
Parker, Moore could give Steelers 1-2 ground punch
Willie Parker is expected to play, but Mewelde Moore still will run the ball. PITTSBURGH (AP) — As
NFL ROUNDUP \ News & notes
NFL suspends six: Six players, including the heart of the Vikings’ stout defensive line, were
Georgia Republican wins Senate runoff
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a firewall against Democrats
TOP 25 ROUNDUP
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games MEN No. 7 Notre Dame 102, South Dakota 76 SOUTH BEND, Ind. —
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games Panthers 5, Capitals 3 WASHINGTON — Radek Dvorak, Ville Peltonen
Lawmakers spar over proposal
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Democrats greeted a GOP proposal to eliminate an early-voting period with a
Call center InfoCision hosts hiring open house
The company wants to fill 120 positions at its new location. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The call center
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games Pacers 118, Lakers 117 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 32
College Basketball Roundup
Cleveland St. 66, Valparaiso 42 CLEVELAND — J’Nathan Bullock led all scorers with 29 points to
Christmas comes early for special-needs kids
The youngsters had the opportunity to select up to three gifts from catalogs. YOUNGSTOWN —
Around the world | Economic developments
A look at economic developments and stock-market activity around the world Tuesday: BRUSSELS,
Warren plans holiday event on the square
WARREN — The city will kick off the Christmas holiday at 5 p.m. Friday with the lighting of the city
Report criticizes Treasury’s tracking of taxes for bailout
Nancy Pelosi said the report shows that the rescue plan is not accountable to taxpayers.
Big Three bailout requests rise to $34B
The automakers painted a dire picture of massive job losses and closed factories. WASHINGTON (AP)
Shot fired at 2 agents adds to recent rash of violent crimes
Shootings, a home invastion and a dragging death have kept police busy. YOUNGSTOWN — A shot