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Sister treated for six stab wounds
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman was charged with domestic violence and aggravated assault in the stabbing of her sister.
Gift-wrapping by Rotary in East Palestine
The East Palestine Rotary Club is sponsoring gift wrapping.
Campbell water line break found
The break sent Campbell Memorial High School students home at 1 p.m. today.
Trumbull grand jury indicts Christopher Moore on manslaughter charge
WARREN — Christopher P. Moore, the city man accused of killing a neighbor while robbing him of two
Mayor irked that Ohio won’t give Youngstown more demo funds
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams is “livid” that the state failed to give Youngstown, with the
Former Warren man confesses to double homicide in 2007
WARREN — A former city man whose story of committing sex crimes was not believed by a grand jury in
Loans to car makers spell relief for area’s U.S. legislators
“Relieved.” That’s how two U.S. House members who represent the Mahoning Valley and U.S. Sen.
Analyst: GM Lordstown will survive
The Lordstown car complex will be part of General Motors’ future despite the plant closings and
Accomplice to fatal copper theft gets probation and fine
YOUNGSTOWN — The accomplice of a man killed while trying to steal copper wire from an Ohio Edison
Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes sponsor free holiday Web casts
The Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes invite local families to express holiday wishes to military
YSU buys last parcel for new business college
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has purchased the final parcel of land it needs for its new
Robbers thwarted at Warren Payless Shoe store
WARREN — Two men entered the Payless Shoe store at 4488 Youngstown Road Southwest at about 7:30
Wall Street boosted by Bush's $17.4 billion auto bailout
Wall Street headed for a mixed open Friday, appearing only somewhat assuaged by the government's vow to lend as much as $17.4 billion to the U.S. automaking industry — one of the nation's biggest employers.
Butler Wick & Co. to be sold for $12M
YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Home Savings and Loan Co. has entered into an agreement to sell
Ohio to become 44th state to enact a booster-seat law
COLUMBUS — State legislators have passed a law that requires federally approved booster seats for
Youngstown firefighters search for cause of South Side blaze
YOUNGSTOWN — The first floor and rear porch at 427 Carroll St. were fully engulfed in flames when
Source: Bush to OK $17.4 billion auto bailout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ailing automakers will get $17.4 billion in loans from the federal government under a rescue package the White House announced on Friday for the industry crushed by the financial credit crisis and deepening recession.
For new approach, pair forms another band
As brief touring members of Another Found Self, Brandon Wirtz (vocals, bass) and Cory Snyder
Youngstown to buy land for expansion of V&M Star
The cost of buying the property is $4.6 million. YOUNGSTOWN — The city signed purchase option
Kresge grant means $2.4M match for YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — The Kresge Foundation has awarded Youngstown State University a $1.2 million grant to
Chief of Warren schools gets 2 percent pay raise
Board members looked at superintendent salaries across the state before establishing Hellweg’s pay.
Canfield lawyer, 29, to replace Boccieri
Democratic Party chairmen in Mahoning and Stark counties are disappointed. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Ursuline graduate enjoys rebound
Sean Conway guided Ashland Crestview back to the Division V playoffs. After five seasons at
’Tis better to give a pet voucher
People will cut back for themselves to make sure there’s money to spend on their pets. The
Rolling Rangers to face Phantoms
Both teams have a chance to move into first place. YOUNGSTOWN — Two of the hottest teams in the
Linguist speaks at the U.N.
He was invited to discuss multilingualism at the U.N. headquarters. CANFIELD — A lifelong
Sykes, North power Chaney in 71-45 win
Lisbon and United remain unbeaten atop the ITCL Tier One standings. YOUNGSTOWN — The Chaney High
Complaints lodged against Dann
A second complaint involving tens of thousands of additional dollars was reported late Thursday.
WRTA to restore night, Saturday routes
The WRTA board will go from being a city board to governing as a county board. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
Pirates hire Neverett after Frattare ‘retires’
The 42-year-old Neverett had been a part-time announcer for Colorado. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tim
Big Ben comes up big in big moments
The Steelers quarterback has been ordinary early and extraordinary late. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Embattled WR Edwards: I don’t want to be traded
Despite a frustrating year, the talented wideout wants to succeed in Cleveland. BEREA (AP) —
Wood anxious to begin closing for Tribe
The former Cub signed a two-year contract with Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) — Kerry Wood thinks
Malkin’s four points trigger Penguins romp
Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in the 6-3 victory. ATLANTA (AP) — NHL scoring leader Evgeni
Government adopts new credit card rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday adopted sweeping new rules for the credit card
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald J. Cononico, 37, of 6505 St. Andrews #4, Canfield, and
Sheriff’s office to provide patrol for Newton Twp.
A joint police district for Newton Falls and Newton Township would be ideal, one township trustee
J-M treasurer: Ohio woes could mean district cuts
Thirty-five percent of the district’s funding is from the state, the treasurer said. NORTH
Mahoning Co. to purchase updated computer system
The new computer system will enable wire transfers of money. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
Curbside appeal of recycling system yields results in Liberty Township
LIBERTY — It has been a little more than two months since the township embarked on a new trash
3 arraigned in gambling case
WARREN — Three people have been charged with operating a gambling house. James Kay and Donald
Firefighters find suspected marijuana crop
STRUTHERS — Between 300 and 400 suspected marijuana plants were found by Struthers firefighters when
2 men indicted in Lordstown robbery
CLEVELAND — A federal grand jury has indicted a woman and two men in connection with failed
OHIO and HORIZON \ Thursday’s games
Kent St. 73, UNC-Greensboro 62. KENT — Tyree Evans came off the bench for 21 points, leading four
Man found guilty in nightclub shooting
Three witnesses identified the defendant as the shooter. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man accused of
Roadblocks arise in effort to impeach Ill. governor
Roadblocks arise in effort to impeach Ill. governor The impeachment panel adjourned until Monday.
MCDONALD | Council notes
Village officials handled these matters during their meeting earlier this week: Discussed a public
Soldiers from region send home video greetings
Five Youngstown residents were featured in the spots. Some local military families received
Top 25 roundup \ Thursday’s games
MEN No. 1 North Carolina 91, Evansville 73 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough scored 20 points
nba roundup Thursday’s game
Magic 90, Spurs 78 ORLANDO, Fla. — Jameer Nelson scored 24 points, and Dwight Howard had 14 points
No decision yet in case of Fort Dix attack plot
No decision yet in case of Fort Dix attack plot CAMDEN, N.J. — The jury considering the case of
Stars drop Blue Jackets in OT, 6-5
DALLAS — The Blue Jackets and Dallas Stars traded goals and blows last night in the American
Small plane strikes big rig, lands on turnpike guardrail
NEWVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The pilot of a small experimental plane suffered minor injuries after his plane
MEET JOE SCHIAVONI
MEET JOE SCHIAVONI New Ohio senator The Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus appointed Joe Schiavoni to
“Greatest Holiday Moments: TV & Film Countdown” (8 p.m., NBC): “Greatest
“Greatest Holiday Moments: TV & Film Countdown” (8 p.m., NBC): “Greatest Holiday Moments” is a
If you go
if you go Who: Miapollo When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday Where: The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights
Rapper June Nature gets Youngstown’s vote
Suffice it to say, surviving being shot nearly a dozen times would change anyone’s life. For
Three detainees sent home
Scripps Howard: More than seven years after their detention at the request of U.S. authorities and
Ex-colonel guilty of genocide in Rwanda
ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — A former Rwandan army colonel was convicted Thursday of genocide and crimes
Arkansas family has 18th child
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas woman has given birth to her 18th child. Michelle Duggar delivered
Chevrolet Centre turns into a Rockefeller Center
Chevrolet Centre turned into a Rockefeller Center YOUNGSTOWN — Men, women and children are invited
Trumbull Co. panel expects to get grant for park land
The park land would be the first parcel acquired with money approved by voters in November.
Boy arrested in shooting
Boy arrested in shooting WARREN — Police arrested a 15-year-old Warren boy in the Tuesday
Clinton charity donors listed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world opened its wallet for Bill Clinton. Governments, corporations and
Weathersfield schools OK state aid for project
A bond issue committee is planned for the May ballot. MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Board
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Indictments
A Columbiana County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Jordan A. Berresford, 19, of
Shame on the addicts on Wall Street
Opinion: While gnashing our teeth over the failure of the auto industry bailout, let’s talk about
Meltdown 101: Is it time to refinance a mortgage?
Before acting, make sure refinancing makes sense. WASHINGTON (AP) — With mortgage rates sinking to
YSU PREVIEW Today’s game
MEN’S BASKETBALL YSU (1-7) AT HIGH POINT (4-6) Tip-off: 7 p.m. today at Mills Center, High
White House considers ‘orderly’ auto bankruptcy
The president’s press secretary says he is ‘very close’ to a decision. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush
Camelot redux with Caroline Kennedy
Opinion: Caroline Kennedy may be big footing her way to the U.S. Senate. But her public admission this week
Business news digest
REGION Executives finalize sale of Mahoning Valley Hospital BOARDMAN — The sale of Mahoning
Nearly-perfect Peyton lifts Colts past emotional Jaguars, 31-24
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Peyton Manning was nearly perfect, exactly what the Indianapolis Colts
Police find bomb material at bank blast suspect’s home
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities found bomb-making material at the rural home of a man accused along
Stealing blinds from early position
No matter what poker book you read or poker show you watch, the topic of position will invariably be
Pair of aces trump rivals as Yankees tout C.C., A.J.
Sabathia and Burnett will make a combined $243.5 million in New York. NEW YORK (AP) — Most teams
the scoop
the scoop fox plans musical The Fox network is making a musical comedy, a somewhat unusual
Defending champions accept underdog role
Wisconsin-Whitewater takes on Mount Union on Saturday in Virginia. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Wisconsin-
Niles school board fills seat; another opens
The superintendent also revealed that Jackson Elementary School may not be demolished. NILES —
“He’s trying to throw up enough dust ... to make people think the governor is guilty of
Opinion: “He’s trying to throw up enough dust ... to make people think the governor is guilty of nothing.”
Another African nation falling through cracks
Editorial: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s public admission that there is no global support for
Police: Country singer attempted to kill self
Mindy McCready was once linked with former baseball star Roger Clemens. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —
Celebrity sickness for sale on eBay
Celebrity sickness for sale on eBay NEW YORK — How snotty: Scarlett Johansson blew her nose on a
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Sunday Night Football: N.Y. Giants vs.
‘Doubt’ leads pack with 5 nods for SAG Awards
LOS ANGELES — The Catholic school drama “Doubt” led contenders Thursday for the Screen Actors Guild
Report: Networks lag in diversity
The situation stems from a lack of minorities in executive positions. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly a
area roundup Thursday’s game
Hiram 74, Bluffton 61 HIRAM — Hiram shot nearly 62 percent in the second half and sophomore guard
Suspect in wife’s slaying indicted on bomb charge
Police said Amato also possessed rifles, handguns and a shotgun. LISBON — Jack C. Amato Jr.,
‘Fallout 3’ led action-packed year
It’s been another spectacular year for video games, with more than enough compelling adventures to
Governor to decide which bills he’ll veto
COLUMBUS (AP) — For the first time in recent memory, an Ohio governor will decide whether to veto
Actress falls to death during show
She was suspended by a rope when she fell 25 feet during a live Christmas performance. CINCINNATI
Antonini declares war on Senate Dems
Opinion: To borrow a poker term, Mahoning County Democratic Chairwoman Lisa Antonini went “all in” with her
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
CLUBS • McDonald Parents of Performing Arts will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the senior citizens
In a couple of shakes, save time and money
Dear Heloise: I read your hint many years ago pertaining to removal of washed clothes ready for the
Economists expect unemployment rate to rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer people than expected requested unemployment benefits last week, but the dip
Hundreds of layoffs loom Recession socks Valley steelmaker, auto parts supplier
WARREN — Waves, not ripples, from the nation’s economic recession — especially slumping auto sales —
Snowfall surprises West, sets record for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Flights resumed in and out of Las Vegas, but schools and highways were closed
Obama to tap California rep, ex-Dallas mayor for Cabinet
The president-elect attributed the economic woes to bad oversight. CHICAGO (AP) — Nearing
Mercer Co. commissioners increase property tax
For now, the county doesn’t expect to lay off county workers. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Beaver Township trustees, special session, 8 a.m., to work on the 2009 budget,
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to
Graduate student may be making a mistake
Dear Annie: Our 23-year-old daughter, “Shawna,” recently decided to get married in May. She is
Secret Service penalized in discrimination case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge ruled the Secret Service “made a mockery” of the law to thwart black
girls basketbALL
girls basketbALL summaries Chaney 71, Youngstown Christian 45 CHANEY (4-2) — Danielle Brooks
nhl roundup \ Thursday’s other games
Bruins 8, Maple Leafs 5 BOSTON — David Krejci had his first NHL hat trick and Phil Kessel scored
U.S. must deal with the future of Kashmir
Opinion: Soon after the horrific attacks in Mumbai, India, I spoke with Sen. Hillary Clinton, President-elect
Internet sales: procrastinators’ paradise
CHICAGO (AP) — ’Twas the week before Christmas and despite all the sales, fewer presents were
Authorities probe fire at Youngstown house
Authorities probe fire at Youngstown house YOUNGSTOWN — Fire department officials are
Stocks finish lower amid lingering economic fears
New reports show that the economy’s troubles are far from over. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street
New rule for health providers stirs objections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration, in its final days, issued a federal rule Thursday
Today is Friday, Dec. 19, the 354th day of 2008. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Dec. 19, the 354th day of 2008. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date in
FBI workers in Iraq were told to fake OT
WASHINGTON — For nearly five years, FBI leaders encouraged employees on temporary assignment in Iraq
RUN AND DONE
McDonald’s press was too much for visiting Wellsville McDONALD — Despite a left leg injury
Iraqis wary of security agreement with Washington
Opinion: BAGHDAD — When a journalist hurled his shoes at President Bush during a recent news conference here,
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