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OSHP issues ruling in Route 11 crash in Dec.
OSHP issues ruling in Route 11 crash in Dec. VIENNA — Investigators with the Ohio State Highway
Prison staff at Elkton exposed to toxic levels of lead and cadmium
Prison staff at Elkton exposed to toxic levels of lead and cadmium ELKTON — A preliminary report
Stop smoking session set Saturday in Alliance
Stop smoking session set Saturday in Alliance ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital is offering
Cobalt sales looked good in December
The Chevrolet Cobalt posted its best December yet for sales. General Motors Corp. said Thursday
30 reservists heading to Middle East
VIENNA — Thirty Marine Corps reservists assigned to the Landing Support Equipment Co. at the
Two businesses coming to 20 Federal Place
YOUNGSTOWN — The vacant fifth floor of the city-owned 20 Federal Place should be occupied by two
Officer fired after drug trafficking indictment
YOUNGSTOWN — A corrections officer at the juvenile detention center was fired todayafter being
YSU to unveil large financial gift
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will unveil the third largest financial gift in its history
Man charged in 2 Warren stabbings
WARREN – A 23-year-old Warren man is charged with the New Year’s Eve stabbings of two people.
Assault on Niles police officer
NILES – A 44-year-old McDonald man is charged by city police with assault on a police officer.
Steelers’ hopes ride on Big Ben’s arm
Pittsburgh needs strong play from their quarterback if they are to advance past Jacksonville.
County expects to lower health costs
County employees contribute 10 percent of their health care costs with no cap. WARREN —
Split championship doesn’t carry weight with Tressel
Winning the BCS crystal trophy is all that matters to Ohio State. NEW ORLEANS — Flash and dash
Honesty, witty dialogue make ‘Juno’ a lovely film
Actress Ellen Page succeeds admirably in the title role. The best strategy for anyone
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Elvis Birthday Tribute When: 7 p.m. Sunday. Where: State Theatre, 1519 Euclid
Stocks begin 2008 lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street skidded lower Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected reading on the
Priest charged with lying in probe of casino owner
A grand jury is investigating the casino owner’s ties to organized crime. HARRISBURG (AP) — A
WHO, WHEN & WHERE \ Schedule
All varsity events at 7:30 p.m. unless noted TODAY BOYS BASKETBALL Chagrin Falls at Niles
Oil prices reach record high of $100 a barrel
Record oil prices aren’t enough to push the economy into a recession. NEW YORK (AP) — With oil at
Car chases in movies take a lot of planning
Steel, skates and special effects add to the excitement of on-screen car chases. LOS ANGELES —
PBS 45/49 chief to retire
PBS 45/49 chief to retire KENT — Don Freeman, chief operating officer of PBS 45/49, will retire
“If this election process is jeopardized, they (our followers) may protest again and there is
Opinion: “If this election process is jeopardized, they (our followers) may protest again and there is a
Unrest in Kenya threatens to explode into a civil war
The ethnic violence that has been sweeping the East African nation of Kenya since a disputed
ON-THE-AIR
ON-THE-AIR TODAY 7:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) Boys basketball: Hickory at Meadville. FRIDAY 7:30
Current political system benefits a few
Opinion: Let’s have a show of hands by people who are fed up with the way politics is practiced in America.
Mangino’s reversal of fortune carries Jayhawks to Miami
Kansas is ready to play in its first Orange Bowl. MIAMI (AP) — When Mark Mangino went to Kansas,
Delphi proposes bonus for exec
Some Ohio Packard plants took extra days off because of slow orders. DETROIT — Delphi Corp.
York retains Nolan as 49ers coach
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — After five straight losing seasons, the San Francisco 49ers still believe
Primary season begins with tonight’s caucuses
Turnout is expected to be much higher than in previous years. DES MOINES, Iowa — Starting
Looking for something to do in the next week? Here’s a few high school events we’d
Looking for something to do in the next week? Here’s a few high school events we’d suggest:
Rehab woes don’t slow heart of Glass Boardman’s sophomore has become an ACL expert
BOARDMAN — This story begins 18 months ago inside a gymnasium at Robert Morris University in Moon
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Red Wings 4, Stars 1 DETROIT — Dan Cleary had a goal and an assist to lift Detroit over Dallas in
An evening of good music awaits at Cedars Lounge, where the Devotees, Crissie McCree Band and
An evening of good music awaits at Cedars Lounge, where the Devotees, Crissie McCree Band and
Singer-songwriter gets back to hometown roots
Trevor Quillan is releasing his first solo EP. After spending the last 10 years performing in
Key Dem supports corporate tax rate cut
Opinion: “I was in South Carolina recently and a (black) guy brought me his grandson and said he was so
Studies stress benefits of sleep
In one study, disruptive sleep led to lowered sensitivity to insulin. Even with sleeping in on
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
Lowered water pressure
Lowered water pressure There will be low water pressure in portions of Austintown, Boardman and
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron.
Students get front-row seat to caucuses
Students have already met presidential candidate Barack Obama in Iowa. LORDSTOWN — While so
MRDD chief blames official for levy requests
Officials said financial information is readily available. LISBON — William Devon,
Eddie Murphy marries
Eddie Murphy marries LOS ANGELES — Eddie Murphy celebrated New Year’s Day by tying the knot with
Point Park expands campus with 2 properties
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Point Park University has bought two more properties near its campus in downtown
Tougher schedule awaits Browns
Cleveland will make trips to Jacksonville, Washington and Tennessee. BEREA — The seven-man ESPN
The Valley’s temperature was above normal in 2007, but not among its 10 warmest.
The Valley’s temperature was above normal in 2007, but not among its 10 warmest. YOUNGSTOWN —
There are good reasons for doubting Darwinism
Opinion: There are good reasons for doubting Darwinism EDITOR: I wish to commend the writer of a Dec. 21
YSU BASKETBALL Today’s games
MEN Who: YSU (4-7, 0-1) vs. Illinois-Chicago (8-5, 2-0) When: 7:35 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center
Showtime series tackles issue of gays in military
The new season of ‘L Word’ finds Tasha running afoul of military’s ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ rule.
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Jan. 2, 2008. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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Jessica Simpson to record country album in 2008
That twang that you hear in the air is the sound of Jessica Simpson going Nashville. Since her
Packard will display antique motorcycles
The exhibit features several rare and significant motorcycles. WARREN — The eighth annual
‘Craze’ aims to interest teenagers
City school alumni participate to inspire students to pursue higher education. YOUNGSTOWN — A
“The Celebrity Apprentice” (9 p.m., NBC): They come armed with star power (however
“The Celebrity Apprentice” (9 p.m., NBC): They come armed with star power (however dimming), bravado
Elvis Birthday Tribute show to include variety of talent
Presley’s original drummer will be master of ceremonies at the tribute show. This past summer
Barking Georgia ready for respect
The Bulldogs throttled previously unbeaten Hawaii, 41-10. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — After beating up on
New parent trap: Hannah Montana
New parent trap: Hannah Montana kLOYAL FANS are so desperate for seats to Hannah Montana’s 56-city
Charity show to feature rock-star impersonations
The show will benefit the Warren Family Mission. WARREN — AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Green Day and
Climate change on slow track
Opinion: Kansas City Star: The Bush administration finally took a positive step on global warming by agreeing
Top-ranked Tar Heels too much for Flashes
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough scored 25 points to lead No. 1 North Carolina to a 90-61 rout
Woman arrested in stabbing
Police found a steak knife and dreadlocks on the ground at the corner of the apartment building.
LSU players don’t mind home edge
The Tigers are a short bus-ride from their school. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A 90-minute bus ride past
Boeckman knows title-game pressure
The St. Henry graduate played for a Division V state crown as a high school freshman. Ohio
Bypass surgery sidelines mayor-elect
The new mayor will be sworn in at his home. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle’s mayor-elect will be
Convicted drug trafficker charged with possession
The defendant was wanted on two old warrants. YOUNGSTOWN — A convicted drug trafficker who had his
Committee assignments spark debate in Struthers council
Council’s president said he called council members about assignments and received little dissent.
Salem council appoints interim service director
The mayor said the city has had a safety director almost every year since 1905. SALEM —
Campbell council weighs tax levy for street repairs
Council moved forward on legislation to award a $50,000 grant to Youngstown Pipe & Supply Co.
Ex-lawmaker not immune from civil action, court says
The nursing home buyers claim the lawmaker’s interference killed the deal. HARRISBURG — A
Former adversary finds Clinton ‘charismatic’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Billionaire newspaper publisher Richard Mellon Scaife, who spent millions
Elderly Poland woman robbed
The woman discovered her purse containing credit cards missing the next morning. POLAND — An
1st baby of ’07 gets a sister: 1st baby of ’08
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania couple has a new tradition for ringing in the new
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The hours for skating at the downtown Warren ice skating rink in Courthouse Park
Officials: Mentoring new teachers has paid off
The program has resulted in reduced turnover. CLEVELAND (AP) — Veteran teachers who mentor
Canfield city manager stays on until replacement can be hired
The city manager will stay on to help train his replacement. CANFIELD — A vacation-day benefit
Mountaineers rout Oklahoma, 48-28
Noel Devine replaced injured running back Steve Slaton for West Virginia and rushed for 108 yards
Wireless HD TVs move forward
Companies promise to cut the cord on flat-panel TVs. NEW YORK (AP) — Flat-panel TVs look lovely on
Corrections officer faces drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert G. Anderson, a corrections officer at the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice
Brunner: Vote system can be fixed by November
The state official doesn’t ‘have a lot of confidence’ in the electronic machines. YOUNGSTOWN —
NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
Pistons 106, Wizards 93 WASHINGTON — Richard Hamilton had 20 points to become the 10th-leading
New year looks good for gamers
Most critics agree that 2007 was the best year ever for video gamers. The question now: Can 2008 top
James’ 36 points overpower Hawks
Cleveland defeated Atlanta, 98-94. CLEVELAND (AP) — From 24 feet, swish. From 22, bottom of the
Judge sets $1.25 million bail in crash that killed five people
TOLEDO (AP) — Bail was set at $1.25 million Wednesday for a man accused of driving the wrong way on
BCI joins probe into shooting
Police recovered evidence of at least eight shots being fired near the Sweet residence.