kDespite the 1-7 record for the Youngstown State men’s basketball team, there is a Bright side

kDespite the 1-7 record for the Youngstown State men’s basketball team, there is a Bright side to the story. His name is Kelvin Bright.

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Only gotten better

kSince Ashley Pendleton of Farrell, Pa., walked on to the Youngstown State women’s basketball program in 2005, she has only gotten better.

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Ursuline’s Turner to play at OSU

kUrsuline High junior Jamel Turner made it official Tuesday – he’ll be playing football at Ohio State University beginning with the 2010 season.

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local

Without police

kFor the first time in many years, Newton Township is operating without its own police department.

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business

Counteroffer set

kStriking workers at Thomas Steel Strip in Warren plan to make a counteroffer today after rejecting a proposed labor contract from the company.

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food

Cookie memories

kChristmas cookies — whether you’re baking them, sharing them or eating them — make for wonderful memories.

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