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Boil alert in effect for Campbell residents
CAMPBELL — A boil alert is in effect for the city. The alert was put into effect as a
House fire kills Salem man
SALEM — A man died in fire early today, said fire Lt. Rod Hughes. Raymond Lee Hilliard, 54, died
State Inspector General issues report blasting Marc Dann
COLUMBUS — Former Attorney General Marc Dann used campaign contributions as a “personal honey pot”
League treasurer’s court date continued to Dec. 29
AUSTINTOWN— A continuance was granted for Gary Short, who was scheduled to appear in court Monday on
Sharon student charged with assaulting teacher
SHARON, Pa. — A student at Sharon High School was charged with aggravated assault after an
Dann refutes inspector general’s report
A defiant Marc Dann insists the claims of improper use of his office in an inspector general’s
Two gunmen rob Austintown store clerk
AUSTINTOWN — Two employees of a South Raccoon Road check cashing store reported being robbed by two
Three boys charged after pizza shop robbery
BOARDMAN — Three juvenile boys face several charges, accused of participating in a robbery at a
Man lured to motel, then beaten and robbed
BOARDMAN — Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at a Market Street motel over the
Inspector General details Dann mispending
From a 35 cents payment at a McDonald’s in Ravenna to increasing the attorney general’s fleet by 99 vehicles at a cost of more than $1.9 million, Marc Dann misused money from the state budget, his campaign fund and a transition fund, according to a damning report released today by Ohio Inspector General Thomas P. Charles.
One killed in fatal Salem house fire
SALEM — One person is dead after a fire at 271 Ohio Ave. early today, said fire Lt. Rod Hughes. The
State inspector’s report slams spending, conduct under Dann’s leadership
COLUMBUS — Former Attorney General Marc Dann used campaign contributions as a “personal honey pot”
Mahoning engineer will lay off nine laborers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Engineers Office will be laying off nine members of Teamsters
Today: Two investigative reports into Dann’s actions
A report investigating ex-Attorney General Marc Dann is to released today. The Ohio Inspector
Surprising success for My Network TV
It’s averaging more viewers than The CW. NEW YORK — For the past three weeks, the upstart My
Workers face life without GM
Some at the Moraine, Ohio, plant plan to study for new vocations; others will begin to hunt for new
Kidney donor, recipient put faith in God
‘This is not just my Christmas gift. It’s New Year’s and Valentine’s Day and birthday and my every-
Planners ready with stimulus projects
Working at normal government speed won’t be fast enough for stimulus projects, one official said.
Board swears in student members
The student school board member program is entering its third year. YOUNGSTOWN — Brianna
Early blitz propels Ohio State women
The Buckeyes’ early 22-0 burst carried them to a 70-50 win over Michigan. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio
Residents take to the ice at Chevy
The holiday skate drew between 200 and 300 people. YOUNGSTOWN — It was 2-year-old Phillip
Penguins double pleasure
Better mark your calendars because for the first time this season both the Youngstown State men’s
Howland teen wins U.S. awards
She competed in a dozen riding events from April through November. HOWLAND — Gina Malito hit the
No charges for Garrett in incident with paparazzo
No charges for Garrett in incident with paparazzo LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say Brad Garrett
Cold, empty, home ending for Browns
The Bengals got their first road win this season, 14-0, over the hapless Browns. CLEVELAND (AP) —
A deflating day
Titans rout Pittsburgh, 31-14, to earn playoff goodies The Tennessee Titans clinched the No. 1
Cleveland continues to streak
Behind LeBron James and Mo Williams, the Cavaliers beat Oklahoma City, 102-91. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)
Gunman robs teen on North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A Waynesburg (Pa.) University student said a gunman took his cellphone, earrings and
Youngstown man, woman report robbery outside South Avenue bar
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man and woman told police they were robbed at gunpoint while leaving a South
Cherish the ideal of Santa
Opinion: When does childhood end? Many answers are possible, but the holiday season brings a tempting
CHRISTMAS AT KRAYNAK’SSFlb
From year to year, people keep coming back The Hermitage store’s displays draw people from
Holiday donating replaces gift-giving for some
Some choose to donate to charity rather than buy a gift. NEW YORK (AP) — The motivations may vary,
LaTanya Foster Kidney transplant
LaTanya A kidney was available for LaTanya in spring 2006, but she was ineligible to receive the
Grandma worries about the boys
Dear Annie: A year ago, I visited my daughter, “Cindy,” her husband, her two sons from her first
Pension plan protector could see more trouble
Experts warn that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. could one day need a government bailout.
Bush setting markers for assessment
Opinion: The public seemingly can’t wait to see President George W. Bush disappear from headlines and TV
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Eagle Heights Academy school board, 11 a.m., auditorium, 1833 Market St.,
For a mild scrub, paste of baking soda gets in your face
Dear Heloise: I would like to know the ingredients and application instructions for using baking
“I’m the guy they used to call Deep Throat.”
Opinion: “I’m the guy they used to call Deep Throat.” W. Mark Felt The former FBI official, to Vanity
Pension funds in Ohio, Pa. take dip
Some pension plans in Pennsylvania compensate for fund losses by dipping into general county
Change at the top is first step toward redirecting the SEC
Editorial: Change at the top is first step toward redirecting the SEC The best thing that can be said about
In a survey, 44 percent of women reported that the economic downturn is affecting their retirement
In a survey, 44 percent of women reported that the economic downturn is affecting their retirement
Banks we bailed out paid $1.6B to top execs last year
Banks that are getting taxpayer bailouts awarded their top executives nearly $1.6 billion in
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Observer, London, Dec. 17: There will rightly be differing views of whether Caroline
HOLIDAY BLOOMS: Poinsettias, for sale at Kraynak’s in Hermitage, show off their holiday
HOLIDAY BLOOMS: Poinsettias, for sale at Kraynak’s in Hermitage, show off their holiday colors.
Firms that own jet fleets got billions in bailout
The companies say they are cutting back on personal use of corporate jets. NEW YORK (AP) —
REGION
REGION Cortland Banks earns Bauer five-star rating CORTLAND — Cortland Banks has earned Bauer
A CHRISTMAS HUG: Meredith Lauther, left, gets a hug from her cousin Lexi Tonty, both 4 and of
A CHRISTMAS HUG: Meredith Lauther, left, gets a hug from her cousin Lexi Tonty, both 4 and of
Troupe takes it (almost) off in bringing back burlesque
It’s bawdy and funny but with no nudity. MINNEAPOLIS — One performer is wrapped in a
Counting more than just your pennies
Government agencies have unclaimed assets that are worth billions of dollars. If you have been
Plan to start troop pullout in early ’09
Iraq’s murder rates are now even with pre-war levels. BASRA, Iraq (AP) — The top U.S. general in
49ers regroup to sink Rams
Wide receiver Isaac Bruce reached a pair of milestones during a late-game flurry. ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Everyone walked calmly from crash, fire official says
DENVER (AP) — In a shallow, snow-covered ravine between runways, Assistant Fire Chief Bill Davis saw
Video game loyalists play on through recession
‘CORE GAMERS’ Hard-core players have actually increased sales so far this year. NEW YORK (AP) —
President renders Congress irrelevant
Opinion: WASHINGTON — A new Capitol Visitor Center recently opened, just in time for the transformation
Trends to watch in the upcoming year
What will be the top trends of 2009? Here’s what professional trendspotters forecast: The
Today is Monday, Dec. 22, the 357th day of 2008. There are nine days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, Dec. 22, the 357th day of 2008. There are nine days left in the year. On this date
Pension Funds
Pension Funds Consistent drops in Wall Street have caused state and county pension funds in Ohio
Obamas vacation in $9 million home in Kailua, Hawaii
KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — While on vacation in Hawaii, the Obama family is staying in a $9 million
Election of Obama voted top news story of 2008
The global economic crisis figured prominently in the year’s top 10 stories. NEW YORK (AP) — The
Weak economy victimizes pets
A growing number of Americans are giving up their dogs and cats to animal shelters as the bonds
Biden to lead campaign to build up middle class
Biden to lead campaign to build up middle class WASHINGTON — As vice president, Joe Biden will
OTHER PROJECTS Trumbull County
The Trumbull County Planning Commission is listing 15 other projects totaling about $90 million that
China vs. the pirates
China vs. the pirates Scripps Howard News Service: The Chinese are about to end a longstanding
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
Saints 42, Lions 7 DETROIT — Detroit became the first 0-15 team ever and will try to avoid a
Whatever YSU wants ...
Opinion: Whatever YSU wants ... EDITOR: Now YSU used eminent domain against Mr. Grenga who owns a
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (8:30 p.m., ABC): The 2005 feature film
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (8:30 p.m., ABC): The 2005 feature film “Charlie and the
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Bruins 6, Blues 3 ST. LOUIS — Phil Kessel had two assists to extend his points streak to 18 games
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games Celtics 124, Knicks 105 BOSTON — Rajon Rondo scored 18 of his
EMU to hire Ron English for football
DETROIT (AP) — Eastern Michigan has hired Ron English, making him the fifth black head football
Giants outlast Panthers in OT
Brandon Jacobs scored three touchdowns for New York in a 34-28 victory. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)
Stevens’ 20 lead Champion girls past Niles, 48-26
CHAMPION — Erika Stevens scored 20 points to lead the Champion High girls basketball team to a 48-26
Economy forces rise in Medicaid
WASHINGTON (AP) — That day in July was one that Tammy Morse won’t soon forget. Five months
Arizona relishes bowl win
The Wildcats knocked off No. 17 BYU, 31-21, Saturday night in the Las Vegas Bowl. LAS VEGAS (AP) —
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Dana C. Jackson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Special Olympians compete in Columbus
COLUMBU(AP) — Lifeguards lined the pool, one for each competing swimmer, during the state’s first
Pitt overcomes cold shooting to remain undefeated, 56-48
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Sam Young scored 21 points, including two critical baskets in the final 1:51, as
YSU has another setback on road
The Penguins lost for the sixth time in the last seven games, 100-80, at Charlotte. CHARLOTTE,
Saturday’s Scores BOYS BASKETBALL AREA
Saturday’s Scores BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Brookfield 65 Badger 51 Warren Harding 77, Shaker
STUDENT MEMBERS | Youngstown School Board
Aiesha Ethridge School: East High School GPA: 4.1 Favorite subject: Calculus Future:
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Orlando 106, L.A. Lakers 103 Golden State 110, Charlotte 103 Indiana 95,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Roth Brothers — 13-year old Babe Ruth team has tryouts on Sundays. Call (330) 727-2213.
Police continue probe of death in Craig Beach
Police continue probe of death in Craig Beach CRAIG BEACH — Village police are releasing few
Associated Press
Banks that are getting taxpayer bailouts awarded their top executives nearly $1.6 billion in
Winter’s opening day freezes Valley, northern half of country
The wind-chill advisory will continue until noon today. The first day of winter Sunday brought
if you go | Kraynak’s
if you go | Kraynak’s Kraynak’s is a seasonal specialty store in Hermitage that is all decked out
St. Louis police chief wears $5,900 badge
ST. LOUIS — Five finely crafted, gold-filled works of a world-class jeweler are ready to adorn the
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints County Treasurer v. Sorriso Inc., foreclosure. Chase Home
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Josellen Hrusovsky and Jason Henik, Austintown, boy, Dec.
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