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Youngstown council approves first-quarter budget of $30M
YOUNGSTOWN — The V&M Star project isn’t a finished deal, but it “could have a huge impact on the
Prison guard stabbed by inmate at state prison in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN (AP) — Officials say a maximum security inmate made a weapon and has stabbed a guard
Mahoning commissioners pass $16.1M temporary budget
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners approved a $16,117,448 temporary general fund budget
Probe under way for animal abuse case on city’s South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — No arrests have been made and there are no significant leads to a animal abuse incident
Attorney appointed to fill Salem City Council vacancy
SALEM — Bret K. Apple, 47, a Salem attorney, has been named an at-large city councilman to replace
Joseph Grenga continues his fight to keep his property
YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph Grenga isn’t giving up his fight to prevent the city from seizing his property
Trumbull Co. grand jury indicts two men on murder charges
WARREN — A 25-year-old Warren man faces a possible life prison sentence for his role in the death of
Arab-Americans protest downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Violence in the Mideast brought Arab-Americans downtown to express solidarity with
Lawrence Co. 2009 budget contains no property tax increase
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners unanimously passed the 2009 budget that doesn’t
Howland will pick up Christmas trees next month
HOWLAND — Howland households expecting the township to recycle their Christmas trees have until Jan.
GMAC would pass its bailout money along to car buyers
GMAC Financial Services will receive bailout money from the federal government and is looking to
Cleveland man suspected in Austintown bank robbery
CLEVELAND — Kenneth Gibson, 33, of Cleveland is a suspect in a series of bank robberies, including
2 women at center of Ohio AG scandal cleared
COLUMBUS (AP) — The two women at the center of the scandal in former attorney general Marc Dann’s
Key Foundation donates $10,000 to Beatitude House
YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House has received a $10,000 grant from the Key Foundation. Sixty percent
Vandals spray paint duck blinds at Presque Isle
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Rangers at a Pennsylvania state park are looking for whoever spray-painted messages
Phantoms sweep series against Ice Diggers at Chevy Center, 4-1
Cole Schneider scored two goals for the second straight night to lead way. YOUNGS-TOWN —
Mount Union topples Kean in tournament opener 78-70
WOOSTER — Chris Switzer scored 29 points to lead Mount Union over Kean (N.J.), 78-70, in the opening
Woody Allen jazzes it up at Warsaw concert hall
Woody Allen jazzes it up at Warsaw concert hall WARSAW, Poland — An audience of almost 3,000
Ex-youth league treasurer put on probation, ordered to pay restitution
The president of the Colts Youth League said it needs support from the community now more than ever.
Inmate’s wife files wrongful death suit
Wife sues over husband’s prison suicide The federal lawsuit describes the inmate’s behavior as
Fairhaven to maintain programs with levy
The measure will generate an additional $5,452,412 per year, at a cost of $50.53 more per year for
Struthers chief probes complaint that alleges excessive force
Police said the elder Gabriel interfered with the arrest of his son. STRUTHERS — Police Chief
Medicare users offered advice on plan options
The Medicare Advantage open enrollment period is Thursday to March 31. COLUMBUS — The Ohio
Salem school board seeks applicants for superintendent post
The plan is to have the new official in place by mid-June. SALEM — The city board of education
Hearings set for two charged with assault
SHARON, Pa. — Preliminary hearings were set for two people charged with aggravated assault. Helen
Coach Mainhardt, six Phantoms selected
YOUNGSTOWN — Coach Bob Mainhardt and six of his players from the Mahoning Valley Phantoms have been
Browns owner wants to act fast
Lerner was turned down by Bill Cowher, but there’s a lot of viable candidates. BEREA — The
USC, Penn State match high-scoring offenses
But they also have two of the nation’s top defenses, so which group will dominate? LOS ANGELES
Jed York is named president of 49ers
He is the son of owners John and Denise DeBartolo York. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jed York began the
Bengals looking to make changes
Cincinnati will make many roster changes, but coach Marvin Lewis will be back. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Deadline to keep deputy status nears for employees in Columbiana County
LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff Raymond Stone wants people with a sheriff’s badge or
What's open/closed on New Year's?
NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Denver 117, New York 110 Dallas 98, L.A. Clippers 76 Cleveland 93, Miami 86
Top 10 community news stories of 2008
1 Financial pressures hit Main Street: Austintown turns down school levy; Warren lays off 31 police
Hamas pounds Israeli targets
The United Nations condemned Israel’s offensive and demanded an immediate cease-fire. GAZA CITY,
’70 Kent State shootings voted top Ohio story
COLUMBUS (AP) — The National Guard’s deadly shooting of students at Kent State University during a
Rutgers’ rally caps comeback season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mike Teel passed for 319 yards and Rutgers capped its comeback season with
Motorist killed in crash in Weathersfield Twp.
Motorist killed in crash in Weathersfield Twp. WEATHERSFIELD — A Canfield man died Monday morning
Suspect in police chase held in lieu of $225,000 in bonds
The Niles man rear-ended a police van during the chase, authorities said. WARREN — A Niles man
Rusted Root singer offers memory of Cleveland visit
For well over a decade, the local music showcase Undercurrents boasted being a unique opportunity
FIRST NIGHT EVENTS Ticket information
First Night, the family-oriented evening of entertainment, will be held in Youngstown, Canfield and
Hollywood is happy with 2008 box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood loves breaking box-office records, yet studio executives aren’t griping
Wrongly jailed man adjusts to freedom
COLUMBUS (AP) — Robert McClendon hovered over a bathroom sink in a department store for about two
“NOVA: Is There Life on Mars?” (8 p.m., PBS): Still no little green men, but science
“NOVA: Is There Life on Mars?” (8 p.m., PBS): Still no little green men, but science remains
Sporst digest
state James selected CLEVELAND — LeBron James was named Monday as the NBA’s Eastern Conference
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Josie Briggs and Tyler Hill, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 27.
Retailers \ Bankruptcy
Retailers have come under growing pressure as consumers cut their spending because of the drop in
Designer leggings offer chic alternative to baggy sweat pants
Designer leggings have become an important part of girls’ wardrobes. Love ’em or hate ’em,
Jets’ Mangini, Lions’ Marinelli join Crennel
Lofty expectations did in Eric Mangini of the New York Jets. Little was expected of the Detroit
Simple strategies will offset groom’s strange behavior
Don’t worry — it’s totally normal if your guy has started acting a little crazy. Experts delved
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John D. Van Dyke, 28, of 1521 Lansdowne Blvd., Youngstown, and
Brother’s disorder is no excuse for abuse
Dear Annie: I am a female college student living with my parents until I finish school. I love my
Holiday outfits can present challenges
Finding the perfect outfit is hard enough day-to-day. And as if the holidays don’t present enough
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, the 365th day of 2008. There is one day left in the year. On this date in
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, the 365th day of 2008. There is one day left in the year. On this date in
Road teams favored in 1st round
The Colts ended the regular season on a nine-game winning streak. The Indianapolis Colts ended
Celebrating Kwanzaa values Observers appreciate benefits of economic teamwork
The event was in recognition of one of the seven principles of the holiday. YOUNGSTOWN —
Griswold leads Mooney past Central Catholic
The senior standout scored a career-high 19 points in a 51-45 victory. YOUNGSTOWN — Senior Katie
Top 10 Newsworthy People of 2008
1 Marc Dann: The Valley sent him to Columbus with pride, and he returned in shame after the attorney
NFL Playoffs
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NBA team owner reports Carmike Cinemas stake
NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team and co-
YRC extends deadline for vote on pay cut
Truckers are asked to accept pay cuts for stock warrants. NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline for a vote
Small group protests official’s replacement
CLEVELAND (AP) — A city councilman convicted of taking a bribe shouldn’t be replaced by his top
Ohio calls on states to buy road salt as group
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some Midwest states are thinking of ways to get a better deal on road salt. Ohio
Dow Chemical may negotiate lower price for Rohm & Haas
NEW YORK (AP) — The collapse of a major joint venture between Dow Chemical and a state-owned Kuwaiti
Oil ends above $40 as fighting escalates
Mideast fighting is not expected to hurt oil supplies. HOUSTON (AP) — Crude prices rose above $40
GMAC stays mum on debt swap
GMAC is trying to become eligible to receive federal rescue funds. NEW YORK (AP) — The financing
Judge dismisses suit against Rep. English
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a failed congressional candidate’s defamation lawsuit
Dog dies in West Side fire
Dog dies in West Side fire YOUNGSTOWN — The occupants made it out OK but a small dog perished in a
Economic stimulus package should be big
Opinion: When New York Gov. Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered a commencement address at Oglethorpe
Midwife delivery can lead health care reform
Opinion: Some health care trivia: In the United States, what is the No. 1 reason people are admitted to the
Man kills self after apparently strangling girlfriend
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor says a suburban Philadelphia man apparently accidentally
Business news digest
OHIO Workshops to teach how to save energy in home COLUMBUS — The Office of the Ohio Consumers’
Man arrested in burglary at Howland condo
More charges may be filed at a later date, authorities said. HOWLAND — Township police have made
Poland outlasts Boardman in thriller
The junior-led Bulldogs couldn’t stop Spartans’ J.T. Moore, but held on for an 84-76 win.
YSU ready for Horizon
The Penguins beat Lock Haven 80-61 in their final game of 2008. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
Free eye care program is available for seniors
Dear Heloise: The U.S. economy is experiencing a major downturn. Often when faced with tough
Winds cause power outage in Cornersburg
YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Edison crews were working to repair a power outage to more than 1,200 customers in
Fallout begins after dismal holiday sales
Some of the nation’s retailers couldn’t even make it to Christmas. NEW YORK (AP) — The fallout
Scandal, tragedy and perseverance characterize top newsmakers list
Boxer Kelly Pavlik lost in October, but he remains a local hero. Some made readers hang their
A year for upgrades, breakdowns, inspirational neighborhood action
2008 began on a positive note for Youngstown. The year began with the focus on improving the
GM looks to secure first part of U.S. aid $4B loan agreement in works for company
DETROIT(AP) — General Motors Corp. is days away from securing its first installment of federal aid,
Postal Service lifts curtain on ’09 stamps
Postal Service lifts curtain on ’09 stamps WASHINGTON — Lucy and Ethel lose their struggle with a
WORK OF ART: Marsha Dykes of Girard displays tapestry throws she had for sale at a Kwanzaa event at
WORK OF ART: Marsha Dykes of Girard displays tapestry throws she had for sale at a Kwanzaa event at
Hard to hear at holiday parties? Blame your brain
Your noggin has a dimmer switch for controlling the input from your ears, scientists note. NEW
Outdoor hockey not a problem
Cold weather is not expected to bother the Blackhawks and Red Wings Thursday. CHICAGO (AP) — Adam
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec. 15
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