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29 people file applications to become state senator
YOUNGSTOWN — The six candidates nominated by county Democratic parties in the 33rd Ohio Senate
Niles police wants help in finding suspicious man
NILES — Officials at the Niles Police Department are warning parents of a suspicious man frequenting
Hubbard City Council to get a look Monday at a tight 2009 budget
HUBBARD — Reductions in revenue here have some city officials looking at ways to cut costs —
Someone stole 100 shirts bearing East High logo, name
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said someone made off with two boxes of shirts printed with an “East High
White House readies new rescue for auto industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — With Congress gridlocked and the economy flailing, the Bush administration declared Friday it would step in and prevent the "precipitous collapse" of the U.S. auto industry and the disastrous economic impact of the hundreds of thousands of job losses sure to follow.
Beaver school board member resigns
LISBON — Dr. Craig Dietz, a member of the Beaver Local Board of Education, is resigning his post
Ethics commission refers possible charges against Dann aide to prosecutor
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Ethics Commission has referred possible criminal charges against Anthony
Seventh area teacher earns national honor
Seventh area teacher earns national honor WARREN — A seventh area high school teacher has been
UAW chief happy that Treasury may save auto industry
DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says Republican senators who thwarted a compromise bailout bill want workers and retirees to shoulder the entire cost of restructuring the U.S. auto industry.
State recommends denial of petitions to leave Youngstown schools
A state Department of Education hearing referee has recommended that two petitions seeking to remove
Convicted Columbiana County health commissioner resigns
LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Health this morning accepted the resignation of Robert
8 held for Pittsburgh-area Internet prostitution
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in Pittsburgh and nearby suburbs say they’ve arrested eight people in an
Free dinner available for needy on Christmas
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Community Food Center & Gleaners Food Bank will have its 16th annual
Auto talks collapse over wages
An adviser for Sen. Voinovich said the matter is now in the hands of the White House. WASHINGTON
United serves notice in ITCL girls opener
The Golden Eagles beat defending league champion South Range. NORTH LIMA — United High’s
Third Holiday Classic features seven games Saturday at Chevrolet Centre
YOUNGSTOWN – The third Youngstown-Warren Holiday High School Basketball Classic returns to the
Lawyer: YSU has smeared ACE, head
The university said the issue is fairness for all ACE employees. YOUNGSTOWN — An attorney for
Ohio gathers data on city’s black males
The police chief said black males between 15 and 25 account for 90 percent of Youngstown’s murder
Wheaton stands between Mt. Union and title game
The two have met five times — all in the playoffs — and the Raiders have won them all.
Mooney grad set for bowl
IOWA CITY, IOWA — Derrell Johnson-Koulianos of Campbell, a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High where he
Police support local car dealers
The money to buy the cars is coming from funds seized from drug dealers. BOARDMAN — The latest
Panel: Youngstown school district should borrow funds from itself
The $9 million budget deficit projection is ‘gloomier’ than the picture painted for the commission
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS • Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Girard Free Library. •
For how long should Hutchison vote?
Opinion: In deciding to delay her resignation from the U.S. Senate until late 2009, at the earliest, Kay
Strickland outlines worst-case scenario for state
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio would close state parks and prisons, raise tuition at public colleges by $2,000
Dawson’s put-back paces East to victory over Mooney
YOUNGSTOWN — Briana Dawson’s put-back goal after missing an attempt with about five seconds left
Program cracks down on eyesore homes
A Weathersfield man could face a possible four-year jail sentence if he’s found guilty. WARREN
Cleanup collaborative enlists cooperation from landlord
MVOC and block watch groups met with a landlord in their attempt to eliminate blight in some
PORTABLE CARE
House-call doctor aids elderly WARREN — It’s “Back to the Future” for Dr. Ted W. Faull,
GM trying to survive for a shot at Plan O — Obama
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is saving every cent it can, from shutting down escalators at night to
Controversy flares over state Senate seat
Opinion: Not pleased with the candidates recommended by the four county Democratic parties in the 33rd Ohio
National Business Digest
NATION PNC told to sell branches of National City Corp. NEW YORK — PNC Financial Services Group
Wall Street tumbles on auto bailout concerns
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 196.33 points. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s anxiety about
Lawyers to get $60M in GM investor suit
Lawyers are happy they settled before GM’s financial crisis hit. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors
Obama is a blessing and a curse for Africa
Opinion: President-elect Barack Obama is both a blessing and a curse for Africa. He is a blessing because
Wu-Tang Clan hits the road
From their meager beginnings in the early ’90s, the Wu-Tang Clan has always been about business.
Officials rush to identify remains
The family of the missing girl has ties to Howland, Niles and Warren in Trumbull County. ORLANDO,
DO YOU KNOW HER? This is the surveillance camera picture at Shawkey’s Market in Jamestown,
DO YOU KNOW HER? This is the surveillance camera picture at Shawkey’s Market in Jamestown, Pa., of
JOLIN MAZIAS/TODD JACKSON
JOLIN MAZIAS TODD JACKSON • CAMPBELL — On July 26, Jolin Mazias, a daughter of Joseph and Linda
Parker wants Steelers to get back to run game
Pittsburgh needs a victory Sunday over the Ravens to clinch a first-round bye. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Police seek female armed robber
JAMESTOWN, Pa. — State police in Mercer continue looking for a woman who robbed Shawkey’s Market on
The commission identifies and promotes strategies and public policies to foster improvements in the
The commission identifies and promotes strategies and public policies to foster improvements in the
Michigan State to get $550M research facility
Michigan State to get $550M research facility LANSING, Mich. — The U.S. Department of Energy on
Walsh suffers 75-63 defeat to Cumberlands
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — Walsh fell behind early and suffered from a poor shooting night in a 75-63 loss
JENNIFER LUZADDER/PETE FANNIN
JENNIFER LUZADDER PETE FANNIN • NEWTON FALLS — Jennifer Luzadder became the bride of Pete J.
Russian trademarks emoticon for a wink
MOSCOW (AP) — How much would you pay for a ;-)? A Russian businessman has trademarked the emoticon
KATHLEEN BRITT/EUGENE SCHNEIDER
KATHLEEN BRITT EUGENE SCHNEIDER • BOARDMAN — Kathleen Marie Britt, a daughter of Ronald and Mary
Winslow wants to stay with Browns
He’ll probably miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. BEREA (AP) — Kellen Winslow was
JULIE JOHNSON/CALEB MUHS
JULIE JOHNSON CALEB MUHS • WARREN — Julie Marie Johnson and Caleb Vern Muhs were married at 5:30
Firefighters to get raises
STRUTHERS — City council has approved a new three-year work agreement that gives firefighters a 1.5
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners — has a roster opening for boys age 15-19 and will also be conducting a seven-
A little trickery can yield winning hand
Other players will eventually catch on to your style of play if you play with them on a regular
The Vindicator
The Vindicator CONDEMNED: A garbage-strewn garage behind a home on Atlantic Street Northeast is on
DOCTOR HOUSE CALLS
Physicians are making growing numbers of Medicare-reimbursed house calls for the elderly at home and
LOCAL
LOCAL Cage fighting at Chevy Centre YOUNGSTOWN — King of the Cage comes to the Chevrolet Centre
Man calls police to free handcuffed wife
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — If you love something, set it free. And if you can’t, call the police.
Tebow gets second Maxwell Award as all-around best
Sooners’ Sam Bradford won the Davey O’Brien Award as best quarterback. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP)
Budget \ Scenario
Gov. Ted Strickland’s worst-case budget scenario if Ohio does not receive help from the federal
Yo. Christian cruises past WR Academy
YOUNGSTOWN — Victor Shaw scored 15 points, making four 3-pointers, to lead Youngstown Christian to a
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD Dec. 5 Fraud: A
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games Celtics 122, Wizards 88 WASHINGTON — Ray Allen and Paul Pierce
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Chaney 44, Niles 23 Columbiana 65, Mineral Ridge 35
CHAMPION — Terry Howell was named football coach at Champion High School Thursday by the
CHAMPION — Terry Howell was named football coach at Champion High School Thursday by the Champion
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
Flyers 6, Hurricanes 5, SO PHILADELPHIA — Scott Hartnell had a hat trick and Philadelphia staged
THURSDAY LOTTERIES
THURSDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 1-6-9 Pick 4, 1-8-4-9 Rolling Cash 5, 10-
if you go
if you go Who: Wu-Tang Clan When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave.,
Ohio poll: Cut programs, don’t increase taxes
The respondents said they liked Gov. Strickland’s stance on raising taxes. COLUMBUS — Read
Fire chief to be internal candidate
The township is also looking for a police department secretary. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Only
Downtown funeral ceremony will honor former fire chief
YOUNGSTOWN — Past Fire Chief Rocco “Rocky” Russo’s coffin will be carried on the Youngstown Fire
Officials must work to ensure success of V&M’s expansion
Editorial: Here’s hoping that Youngstown and Girard succeed in going back to the future to forge robust
Turn that political frown upside down
Opinion: “This is a sad day for my state of Illinois.” — U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin “It is a sad day for
Miami (Ohio) dominates UWM, 69-45
OXFORD — Michael Bramos had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, as Miami (Ohio) dominated
Resolution calls for confirmation of Obama’s citizenship
COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker is urging Electoral College members to confirm the president-elect’s
Let’s build a bridge to Detroit’s future
Opinion: Congress is debating the future of the American automobile industry. With our economy in crisis,
Golden Globes | Who’s nominated for what
Nominees for the Golden Globe Awards announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: MOTION PICTURES:
Pa. planner hired as new zoning director
BOARDMAN — The township named a municipal planner from Franklin, Pa., as its new planning and zoning
Who will pay the tab for panel’s legal bills?
Six panel members were sued individually by another panel member. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The chairman
New jobless claims surge unexpectedly
Benefits applications are running at their highest level since 1982. WASHINGTON (AP) — New claims
Golden Globes nominations kick off new awards season
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Frost/Nixon” led the Golden
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “The Mentalist,” CBS. 2. “NCIS,” CBS.
Obama to work hard on health-care plan
WASHINGTON — Far from pulling back on his commitment to overhaul the nation’s health-care system,
War rages on our southern border
Opinion: On Nov. 3, the day before Americans elected Barack Obama president, drug cartel henchmen murdered 58
Retailer KB Toys files for bankruptcy protection
The filing of a toy retailer just before Christmas shows how bleak things have become. NEW YORK
“The president-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. Quinn and many others that under the current
Opinion: “The president-elect agrees with Lt. Gov. Quinn and many others that under the current circumstances
Germany acts on Ohio man’s case
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest criminal court on Thursday turned over to prosecutors the case
Accident claims life of Culkin’s sister
Accident claims life of Culkin’s sister LOS ANGELES — Police say Macaulay Culkin’s sister Dakota
Fridays Best Bets on TV
“Frosty Returns” (8 p.m., CBS): There must still be some magic in that old silk hat they found
Obama’s habit
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Like millions of Ameri-cans, President-elect Obama knows how hard it is to
Today is Friday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2008. There are 19 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2008. There are 19 days left in the year. On this date in
Bail denied for man in Russian child-sex case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Russian-American entrepreneur accused of luring girls from a Russian orphanage
Animated fable ‘Delgo’ will appeal to children
Kids will like the color and the classic narrative — a Romeo-Juliet, intergalactic “West Side Story”
Gators’ Tebow may add another Heisman
His numbers are down from last year, but he’s just as important to Florida. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)
Changes coming at Detroit’s daily papers
DETROIT (AP) — Changes are expected to be announced next week at the city’s two daily newspapers.
CIA, Peru shot down 15 civilian aircraft
Among the small planes fired on without warning was the one carrying a missionary and her baby.
Labonte is looking for a ride on NASCAR circuit
The veteran driver decided to split with Petty Enterprises. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Bobby
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard A. Parker Jr., 46, of 156 Woodbine, Struthers, and
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7 P.M. 1st—PACE, NW200PSCD, $2,000, 1 Mile MI Magic Manner,T
TOP 25 ROUNDUP
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Thursday’s games MEN No. 15 Villanova 59, Saint Joseph’s 56 VILLANOVA, Pa. —
New York teams are big winners
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Omar Minaya stepped out of a ballroom, bumped into Dave Dombrowski and received a
Mahoning sheriff warns about phony charity
Mahoning sheriff warns about phony charity YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department
Cities, township sue over Trumbull 911 plan
WARREN — The months-long dispute over how 911 calls across Trumbull County will be handled has gone
Detroit may be worst in the NFL
Only Tampa Bay in 1976 lost every game and the Lions could beat that this year. ALLEN PARK, Mich.
Attend a landlord training course.
Attend a landlord training course. Screen tenants thoroughly by requiring full employment history,
Jail count may mean temp budget
The county jail must house 150 inmates to maintain current operations. YOUNGSTOWN — Because of
Bears rally, Gould kicks pair of FGs to beat Saints
CHICAGO (AP) — Robbie Gould and the Chicago Bears handed Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints
Deal offers expunging of case for ex-worker
Her case is expected to be expunged. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Former Union Township secretary-treasurer
Man pleads guilty in underwear case
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to charges he fooled parents into letting him be
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game New Orleans at Chicago, late Sunday’s Games Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m.
Open for skiing today: The Yellowstone Club
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Yellowstone Club, an exclusive haven for the ultrarich that has filed for
Penguins romp past Islanders 9-2
Petr Sykora and Pascal Dupuis each had three-goal games for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Petr
Shoe bag is handy catchall for odds and ends
Dear Heloise: I read about the canvas shoe bag used in the shower for shampoo, etc. My husband has a
Parents and teens, pay attention: Talk of suicide may be cry for help
Dear Annie: Yesterday, my wife and I were called to our son’s school to talk to the crisis
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