Goalie with gain

Goalie with gain

kBehind the outstanding play of goalie Jordan Tibbett, the Mahoning Valley Phantoms hold second place in the North Division of the North American Hockey League entering this weekend’s road schedule.

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local

Fresh forces

kThe first of the Boardman Township’s new police officers are expected to be on board early next year.

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ohio

Gov. Strickland favored in poll

kAlthough Gov. Ted Strickland remains popular among Ohioans and appears poised for re-election in 2010, his approval ratings have slipped, according to a poll released Wednesday.

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