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Icebreakers' fund-raising for kids to continue at Browns/Steelers game
The group will be at the Steelers/Browns football game in Pittsburgh on Dec. 28
Freshman not shy for YSU men’s team
YOUNGSTOWN — There are certain sounds that are commonplace during men’s basketball practice at
Liberty schools, YSU form partnership
YOUNGSTOWN — Liberty School District and Youngstown State University have formed a partnership to
Arrest made in Arizona involving a 1979 homicide in Warren
WARREN — It took 29 years, but local and federal investigators say they have arrested the man they
Columbiana Co. health commissioner to be sentenced in February
LISBON — Robert Morehead, Columbiana County health commissioner, today pleaded guilty to one count
Benefit to raise awareness of abused or misplaced animals
AUSTINTOWN — A local bodybuilder is having a benefit to raise awareness about misplaced and abused
Youngstown police youth basketball league registrations under way
YOUNGSTOWN — Registrations for the Youngstown Police Athletic League basketball league for boys 11
Some Mill Creek park roads closing Friday for winter
YOUNGSTOWN — Effective Friday, some roads in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed in winter.
Christopher Moore, who police believe killed Warren man, gets psych test
WARREN — Christopher Moore, the man police believe killed David Petroskly last month, will receive a
FBI offers reward for information on bank robber
The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information about a serial bank robber who started his spree
Man accused in dragging case free on bond
YOUNGSTOWN — The dragging death of a Columbiana man was a horrible accident up until the point Bryce
Senate Democrats reopen the process to replace Boccieri.
The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus is reopening the process to replace outgoing state Sen. John
Alliance man survives car-train collision
BELOIT — The Alliance man whose pickup truck was struck by a train Monday evening has been
Man killed after struck by cars
GIRARD – Christopher DiVincenzo, 37, of Girard was struck by two vehicles and killed while crossing south State Street at the intersection of Abbey Street at 11 p.m. Monday, according to Girard police.
Poland Township seeks applicants for zoning positions
POLAND — Township trustees are seeking applicants for appointment to the zoning appeals board and
BRITTANY PAHON/CHRISTOPHER DOUGHER
BRITTANY PAHON CHRISTOPHER DOUGHER • YOUNGSTOWN — Following their marriage on Sept. 6 at St.
SARAH ROSE/MICHAEL RATLIFF
SARAH ROSE MICHAEL RATLIFF GERMANTOWN — Sarah Rose and Michael Ratliff were united in marriage in
LAURA STRAHIN/KYLE VERNON
LAURA STRAHIN KYLE VERNON • BOARDMAN — Kyle Vernon and his bride, the former Laura Strahin,
LINDSAY WARGO/RYAN LOEW
LINDSAY WARGO RYAN LOEW • KENT — United Methodist Church of Kent was the setting on Aug. 23 as
AMY BARONE/JOHN MAZZUCCO
AMY BARONE JOHN MAZZUCCO • YOUNGSTOWN — Amy Michelle Lee Barone and John Mazzucco, both of 245 S.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Christmas Land event at Brookfield day care BROOKFIELD — Adults and children are invited to the
Local football officials slated to work upcoming bowl games
BOARDMAN — The Mid-American Conference football season is now a fading memory, but two local MAC
Cities aim to spearhead steel expansion project
The newly formed zone is centered on the growth of V&M Star Steel. YOUNGSTOWN — Girard Mayor
Suspect in body dragging summoned on felony count
The victim was dragged underneath a car on the South Side. YOUNGSTOWN — A Canfield man is facing
Dems plan to reopen search
The caucus has received recommendations from the four county Democratic parties in the district.
Warren officials discuss placing cameras to cut traffic violations
Where to place the cameras is a sticking point. WARREN — Several council members say they
Health commissioner to enter plea on charges
The state is still looking into the health department’s spending. LISBON — A plea hearing has
Girard seeks grant to revitalize downtown
As a first step, the city must target an area, a planner said. GIRARD — City officials here
Murder defendants plead innocent
The shooting stemmed from an ongoing feud, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Bond has been set at
Student speaker chosen for YSU fall graduation
The speaker is double major in the Williamson College of Business Administration. YOUNGSTOWN —
Riots continue in Greece
Riots continue in Greece ATHENS, Greece — Gangs of youths smashed their way through central
Simpson: Justice delayed, but not denied
Opinion: Justice is defined as “the administering of deserved punishment or reward.” In the matter or
Panthers pound Bucs, 38-23
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Given a national stage, the Carolina Panthers made a pretty good case to be
Rooney finalizing ownership plan
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney is finalizing his group of investors, a
3 dead, 1 missing after military jet crash
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A fighter jet returning to a Marine base after a training exercise crashed in
Baseball begins winter meetings
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The team names are spelled in lights on a huge board at the Bellagio Race and
Vanek’s 20th goal sends Pens to second-straight defeat
Evgeni Malkin had two assists in th 4-3 loss to Buffalo at Mellon Arena. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Thomas
Slain dad’s kids accused of spying
One of the adult children told police he had access to his dad’s e-mail through spyware.
Student’s plan is sensible, but her heart is lonely
Dear Annie: I am a sophomore in college and living the college life to the fullest. I go to a very
Send a party in a box to cheer our troops
Dear Heloise: Sending a “birthday party in a box” to our military is a great idea. The post office
Sometimes, it’s OK to tell your kids that you’re broke
The poor economy is giving kids a life lesson. It’s a tough economy out there, even for a kid.
Dennis Yost, lead singer of Classics IV, dead at 65
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dennis Yost, lead singer of the 1960s soft rock group The Classics IV, has died in
Pa. man remains jailed on child-sex charges
He was charged with traveling to orphanages in his native country to molest young girls.
Don’t begrudge autoworkers decent pay and benefits
Opinion: Don’t begrudge autoworkers decent pay and benefits EDITOR: How very mean, cruel and low can a
NHL Monday’s other games
Panthers 4, Senators 3, OT OTTAWA — Stephen Weiss scored with 9.1 seconds left in overtime to help
Beaver Twp. to store road salt
The township used to buy salt from Mahoning County. NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township is planning
A 2005 homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A 2005 homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Harold
Amid talk of auto bailout, dealers face serious trouble
WASHINGTON — Would-be car buyers can’t get credit, vehicle sales are plunging, and auto sales jobs
Campbell wins 3rd straight; Newton Falls edges Struthers
CAMPBELL — Senior Nate’tay Jones-Logan had 11 points and three steals to lead the Campbell Memorial
COLUMBUS (AP) — Three groups from Ohio have been invited to march in the Presidential
COLUMBUS (AP) — Three groups from Ohio have been invited to march in the Presidential Inaugural
Scullion, Ritchie lead way as Salem topples Mooney
The duo combined for 38 points as the Quakers dominated early in the 53-38 victory. SALEM —
Business news digest
STATE Ohio gas prices drop COLUMBUS — Ohio gasoline prices have resumed their slide and, at an
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Nov. 28 Drug abuse: Police found a plastic bag of suspected marijuana and a socket
COLUMBUS (AP) — State officials say 116,798 white-tailed deer were killed by Ohio hunters last
COLUMBUS (AP) — State officials say 116,798 white-tailed deer were killed by Ohio hunters last week
Owner of Chicago Tribune, LA Times files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Tribune Co. — owner of the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and
Market shoots higher for 2nd session in row
Companies got a boost on Barack Obama’s plans to increase infrastructure spending. NEW YORK (AP)
Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift to rock in the new year in Times Square
Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift to rock in the new year in Times Square NEW YORK — Rock idols The
Governor turns up pressure on bank
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich ordered all state agencies Monday to stop doing business with
101 to be laid off in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN— More layoffs lay ahead for 101 employees at Comprehensive Logistics, a company that
Madonna wins her case against British tabloid
The paper published photos of her 2000 wedding, which had ‘essentially been stolen’ by an interior
CNN’s King to helm Sunday newscast
NEW YORK (AP) — Soon, Wolf Blitzer can sleep on Sundays. CNN’s “Late Edition” is about to get a
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2008. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 344th day of 2008. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date in
Council looks for ways to avoid tax increase
Sharon must cut services or raise taxes, council president says. SHARON, Pa. — The city
“The current armed clashes, which now number into tens, will spiral up to hundred of armed
Opinion: “The current armed clashes, which now number into tens, will spiral up to hundred of armed clashes.”
Arrest made in Mumbai attacks
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Troops raided a militant camp and arrested a suspected mastermind of the
9/11 defendants shock court, say they’ll confess
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed said Monday he will confess
No. 9 Louisville has easy time in 78-56 victory over Lamar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Freshman Samardo Samuels scored 15 points and Earl Clark added six points, six
Title now in focus for Steelers
Sunday’s win has them one game up on the Ravens going into this week’s game in Baltimore.
Oklahoma’s Bradford has eyes on Heisman
With Colt McCoy and Tim Tebow, he’ll be in good company Saturday. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Sam
running on empty
running on empty States with low funds States whose unemployment benefits trust funds have less
Pitt right at home in Sun Bowl
The Panthers had big wins in this contest both in 1975 and 1989. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pitt
Work goes on in auto bailout
A vote may arrive by Wednesday, but the proposal is proving to be a tough sell. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Fellowship sprouts in green city center
Opinion: When I moved to St. Petersburg in 1994 and began working at the St. Petersburg Times, I quickly
Howland board discusses algebra
Board members consider new educational requirements for 2014. HOWLAND — School board members
Jazz rolls with Sloan
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Frank Layden felt comfortable when he turned over the Utah Jazz to assistant
Coal-to-liquid fuel project meets Obama’s energy goal
Editorial: President-elect Barack Obama has made it clear that his hundreds of billions of dollars economic
Reluctance to help Detroit reeks of class bias
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It has happened repeatedly in the last several weeks — well-paid, well-known
Census: Things have been getting worse since 2000
WASHINGTON (AP) — Things really are bad all over — and they had gone bad even before the housing and
End-of-capitalism talk distracts from real issue
Opinion: The nastier this recession gets, the more people will talk about the discrediting of markets and the
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kfood: Though they meet and eat on a regular basis, the Christmas gatherings for
A rare political move
Miami Herald: Even before Sen. Mel Martinez announced that he would forgo reelection in 2010 after
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): A teen who is bullied collapses during her Christmas production and her
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., library meeting room. Boardman
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William B. Reed, legal age, of 6245 S. Pricetown Road, Berlin
Police, FBI seeking bank robber
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Police and the FBI continue looking for the man who robbed the Citizens Bank on
YSU baseball program signs 2 prospects for next season
Infielder Zac McFarland and pitcher Bill Turosky have signed letters of intent. YOUNGSTOWN —
Coleman leads Ohio to 62-50 win in tourney
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Steven Coleman scored 11 of his 16 points in the second half to lead Ohio
WEAN NEIGHBORHOOD SUCCESS GRANTS Receiving funds
The Wean Foundation is giving $91,855 to its Neighborhood SUCCESS program, under which the
NBA \ Monday’s games
Heat 100, Bobcats 96 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 41 points, 10 in the final 8 1/2 minutes to help
Meeting rescheduled
Meeting rescheduled POLAND — The township trustees meeting scheduled for today has been
Jury selection begins for strangulation retrial
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection began Monday afternoon for the retrial of Christopher Anderson in the
Crennel’s days are winding down
The Browns head coach is almost assured to be replaced when the season ends. BEREA (AP) — As
Veteran’s Committee elects Joe Gordon to HOF
Another panel turned down Joe Torre, Ron Santo and Gil Hodges. NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Gordon
Football graduation rates are up overall for Bowl Subdivision teams
However, the gap has widened between black players and their white teammates. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —
McHale back on bench after Wittman is fired
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Randy Wittman was fired as coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday, two
Caroling kids bring joy to seniors
The classes have been performing at the home for years. POLAND — Six-year-old Anthony
Challenge to Obama’s citizenship is stalled
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court turned down an emergency appeal Monday from a New Jersey man who
Study: Nuts cut heart risk
CHICAGO (AP) — Here’s a health tip in a nutshell: Eating a handful of nuts a day for a year — along
Unemployment funds in Ohio running low
States beg and borrow to help pay jobless benefits. Five states, including Ohio, are in danger
New Middletown council raises employees’ salaries
The police department now has a fitness center. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village council granted
Gender gap remains for heart care
NEW YORK (AP) — Women hospitalized with heart attacks still don’t get the treatment they need and
Truck driver survives head-on train collision
Truck driver survives head-on train collision BELOIT— A truck traveling eastbound on state Route
Entertaining elders
Entertaining elders kKindergartners from Poland’s Dobbins Elementary School, including Matthew
College Basketbal: Monday’s area games
MEN Slippery Rock 105, Penn State Wilkes Barre 37 SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Senior guard Denell
REUNIONS
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford