News for December 29, 2008

High winds cause power outage in Cornersburg area

YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Edison crews were working to repair a power outage to more than 1,200 customers in

Penguins rout Lock Haven in final game of ’08

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum was sporting a new goatee and

Howland police make arrest that could be linked to December death

HOWLAND — Township police have made an arrest they believe may be linked to the death of a 21-year-

Search under way for new Salem schools superintendent

SALEM — The Salem Board of Education is looking for a new superintendent. The contract of Louis

Fairhaven to maintain programs with levy

NILES — The Trumbull County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities executive

Boardman Township Civil Service Commission meets Tuesday

BOARDMAN — The township civil service commission is to meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the conference

Ex-youth league treasurer pleads to reduced theft and forgery charges

AUSTINTOWN — Gary Short, former treasurer of the Austintown Colts Youth League, pleaded guilty

Wrongful death suit filed over prison death

YOUNGSTOWN — A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in federal court by the wife of an inmate who

Romeo booted; Cowher not interested in Browns job

BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Browns booted Romeo Crennel following a 4-and-12 season.

Canfield man killed in Weathersfield crash

WEATHERSFIELD — A Canfield man died Monday morning after losing control of his vehicle. Donald

Mother temporarily on house arrest

YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of five children who was not at home when someone set their porch on fire

Fire damages West Side house

YOUNGSTOWN — The occupants made it out OK but a small dog perished in a house fire on Manchester

10 killed on Ohio roads in holiday crashes, patrol says

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 10 people were killed over the Christmas holiday

No big changes planned with new Fairhaven levy money

NILES — The Trumbull County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities executive

Ann Savage, femme fatale in cult movies, dies at 87

Ann Savage, femme fatale in cult movies, dies at 87 LOS ANGELES — Ann Savage, who earned a cult

YSU teams hoping to play better

The Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball teams will close out the non-conference portion of

Ex-attorney general saga continues

Scandal at the attorney general’s office that led to the resignation of Marc Dann, of Liberty, and

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Mayor’s celebration set at Stambaugh Auditorium

As a featured part of the evening, the mayor will deliver the State of the City address.

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Fifth-grader dazzles ‘Ice Tour’ promoters

The Williams Holmes McGuffey pupil will receive an award Friday at the Chevy Centre. YOUNGSTOWN

Niles safety forces to face cuts in ’09

The city auditor says a carryover from 2008 will help the bottom line. NILES — The finishing

“The day after I lost to Ali, people came by and put a hand on my shoulder and said,

“The day after I lost to Ali, people came by and put a hand on my shoulder and said, ‘It’s OK,

Motion seeks to force state of Pa. to pay for county court costs

Counties would have to pay the costs of the transition and give up court-related revenues if the

YMCA offers vacation program

Needing a baby sitter while the kids are off school? Try the YMCA. YOUNGSTOWN — Though Christmas

Browns GM Savage is out; Crennel is expected to be next, possibly today

CLEVELAND (AP) — Phil Savage is out as general manager of the Cleveland Browns after four seasons, a

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Phantoms turn back IceDiggers

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley coach Bob Mainhardt is the first to admit that his team can be a pretty

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49ers win, Singletary sheds ‘interim’ label

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Coach Mike Singletary didn’t have to beat the Washington Redskins to lose his

Big Ben provides only drama in Steelers’ rout

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion in Pittsburgh’s easy 31-0 win over hapless

Assistant Bradley is loyal to Paterno

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With high-profile bosses so entrenched in their jobs, probably the only way that

Cincinnati finishes season strong, beats Chiefs, 16-6

CINCINNATI (AP) — While Herm Edwards talked like he’ll be back as the Kansas City Chiefs’ coach for

Valley leaders at odds over reasons for Mideast strife

Bruce Lev says Hamas is trying to sway Israel’s election; Ray Nakley says Gaza’s been under siege

Safe Internet practices will help to foil identity thieves

Dear Heloise: We realize that remembering your frequently used Web sites, log-on names and passwords

She must respect friend’s choice

Dear Annie: I am a recovering alcoholic and have worked in addiction recovery for the 22 years I

MINDS OF MENSA

MINDS OF MENSA Organization information Mensa International was founded in 1946 by Richard

Top 10 sports moments of 2008

Kelly Pavlik solidifies his status as one of boxing’s best young talents by winning a rematch

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Forum Health Northside Medical Center

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Semmie Shorter and Wilneice Green, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 28

Valparaiso falls to Purdue for fifth straight loss

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — E’Twaun Moore scored 14 points to help No. 10 Purdue beat Valparaiso 59-45 on

Sports digest

area Coonelly to highlight Pirate caravan YOUNGSTOWN — Frank Coonelly, President of the

New Castle police probe slaying of man, 24

New Castle police probe slaying of man, 24 NEW CASTLE, Pa. — One man was discovered dead and

Chargers rout Broncos to win weakest division

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The mild, mild AFC West belongs to LaDainian Tomlinson, Philip Rivers and the rest

Sunday’s Games

Sunday’s Games Atlanta 31, St. Louis 27 Houston 31, Chicago 24 Green Bay 31, Detroit 21

1 Marc Dann’s May 14 resignation under pressure after a May 2 internal attorney general

How will OSU, Texas respond?

The Buckeyes and Longhorns have a lot to prove when they collide in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 5.

MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Start Over (Rivera)9.004.403.20 Lake Merritt (Ganpath)4.403.40

TODAY

TODAY Noon (FSN Pitt) NHL: “Inside Penguins Hockey.” 3 p.m. (ESPN) College football: Rutgers vs.

Rags-to-riches for Dolphins, Falcons

From the ugliness of 1-15 to the beauty of an AFC East title. That’s the Miami Dolphins’ story this

Fluctuating gas prices complicate 2009 budgeting for Ohio police

Because of the recession, police departments can’t be sure how much revenue will come in.

VALLEY EVENTS

VALLEY EVENTS The Arab-American Community Center will have two events this week in response to

Flight 93 kin seek land seizure

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Relatives of those who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 want the Bush

made in ohio Movies filmed in state

The following movies were filmed partly or entirely in Ohio: The Deer Hunter (1977) Brubaker

Today is Monday, Dec. 29, the 364th day of 2008. There are two days left in the year. On this date

Monday's Best Bets on TV

“The Decider” (5 p.m., MSNBC): It’s not just talk for MSNBC’s Chris Matthews this week. His

A better transit bailout

A better transit bailout Washington Post: With the collapse of the auto bailout bill came the

McDonald’s courts moms with talk about nutrition

McDonald’s tries to get regular moms to back its claims. WASHINGTON — The only obstacle between

There’s faith in the face of Juarez’s evil

Opinion: After spending several weeks in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the last few summers, the grim realities of

Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ 7 3 uA K Q J 9 3 vA 5 w9 5

High winds batter Michigan, New York

Winds reached 75 mph in the Buffalo area. DETROIT (AP) — Wind gusting more than 60 mph knocked out

Business news digest

NATION Researchers measure narcissism of CEOs NEW YORK — If your boss’ ego barely fits through

College Football Bowl Games

College Football Bowl Games FavoritePointsUnderdog PapaJohn’s.com Bowl Legion Field-

Recession survivors will emerge stronger

Staying in business won’t be easy for many companies. NEW YORK (AP) — Economic cycles are

Protecting public lands is a gift for us all

Opinion: The treasures of our public lands should be a gift for all, not the private bank account to be used

LBJ’s spirit much in evidence today

Opinion: WASHINGTON — In 1966, the price of eggs rose to a level that President Lyndon Johnson judged, God

Domestic oil production should be priority

Opinion: “In a crisis, be aware of the danger, but recognize the opportunity.” — President John F. Kennedy

“It was not an amicable divorce.”

Opinion: “It was not an amicable divorce.” Police Lt. Pat Buchanan On the marital split between Bruce

COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Ohio Dept. of Taxation v. Mark Mills, money. Ohio Dept. of

Data on shooting deaths

Data on shooting deaths WASHINGTON — The number of young black men and teenagers who either killed

coping with costs

coping with costs Ohio police departments With 2008’s fluctuating gas prices, some Ohio police

U.N.’s call for cease-fire in Middle East should be heeded

Editorial: U.N.’s call for cease-fire in Middle East should be heeded Israel has a right to defend itself

Cavs rally to win again at home

CLEVELAND (AP) — There was a time, not too long ago, when the Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t stop

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Roth Brothers — 13-year old Babe Ruth team has tryouts on Sundays. Call (330) 727-2213.

Saturday’s Games

Saturday’s Games Atlanta 129, Chicago 117 New Jersey 114, Charlotte 103, OT Washington 104,

Veto puts filmmaker tax credit on hold

A tax credit to filmmakers who shoot in Ohio would cost the state about $47 million a year,

2008: A little of everything

Kelly Pavlik won two fights, but lost to Bernard Hopkins, and that defined the up-and-down sports

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Youngstown man accepted into Mensa

Reading and classical music provide great foundations for intelligence, the man said.

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Shooting clubs in Ohio see growth

Ohio figures prominently in the history of trap shooting. MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Membership has

Lions lose to Packers, end perfectly awful season

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Nobody will remember the Detroit Lions came close to winning their last game.

Dann’s fall, Valley’s role in election shape year

Scandal, presidential candidate visits, an ethics investigation and Valley leadership in the state

SUNDAY drawingS

SUNDAY drawingS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 9-0-3 Pick 4, 1-3-5-8 Rolling Cash 5, 2-8-10-

Between 2002 and 2008, the number of privately held firms where minority women control at least half

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Howland Township Trustees meeting, 3 p.m. Youngstown Council, special meeting,

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Demetrius F. Dixon The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is

BET, TV One plan to cover inauguration extensively

The networks aimed at black audiences see it as an opportunity. NEW YORK — BET and TV One, the

ISRAEL

ISRAEL Jerusalem Post, Dec. 22: Not many people have heard of the Yeshaya Horowitz Foundation,

In Afghanistan, education under attack

Opinion: Few things symbolize progress in the fight against poverty better than the face of an educated girl.

Nostalgia is healthy response to feelings, study shows

“I’ll be home for Christmas — if only in my dreams.” Long derided as wimpy and a waste of time,

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