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Mother, children found living in deplorable conditions on South Side
Mother, children found living in deplorable conditions on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — A South Side
Wellington questions eligibility of one of his challengers for sheriff
Wellington questions eligibility of one of his challengers for sheriff YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
Commission recommends NEOUCOM expand degree program
Commission recommends NEOUCOM expand degree program ROOTSTOWN — The president of Northeastern Ohio
Austintown man pleads guilty to raping boy and girl
Austintown man pleads guilty to raping boy and girl YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old Austintown man has
Boys arrested after gym fight at Chaney
YOUNGSTOWN — Two 16-year-old boys fighting in the gym at Chaney High School were arrested and
Dog rescued after cruelty complaint
YOUNGSTOWN — A dog inside a muddy feces filled pen in the rear yard of 1510 Clay St. with a frozen
Local pipe producers win victory on Chinese import tariffs
Local pipe producers win victory on Chinese import tariffs Wheatland Tube, Sharon Tube and other
Shots fired lead to arrests of two teens
YOUNGSTOWN — Two teenage boys were arrested and a gun confiscated after police were sent to the 300
Antonini challenged by Shultz for treasurer
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Treasurer Lisa Antonini, who is also the county’s Democratic
YSU gets $2.7 million from Stavich Family Trust
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Centennial Capital Campaign got a major boost today with
Gas prices on the rise, again
The price of oil briefly topped $100 a barrel for the first time this week and you were paying more
Sleeping boy awakened in smoky house
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters who heard smoke alarms going off removed a front window screen at an
Democratic voters in the 65th Ohio House District will “settle this one” in the March 4
Democratic voters in the 65th Ohio House District will “settle this one” in the March 4 primary.
Candles are lovely if they don’t drip
Dear Readers: Candles add a lovely light to a dining-room table, holiday centerpiece or just on a
Resolutions focus on love of country
Opinion: My New Year’s resolutions: I resolve to worry more about Pakistan’s 75-weapon nuclear stockpile
Dogs for adoption
Dogs for adoption HERMITAGE, Pa. — Animal Appeal, a pet rescue and adoption organization, will
YSU men impressive with 80-68 win against UIC
Freshman Vytas Sulskis led the Penguins with a career-high 26 points. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO SCORES Antwerp 53, Sherwood Fairview 44 Archbold 71,
Malkin’s hat trick lifts Penguins
Pittsburgh has won a season-best five straight games. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had his
Freshman leads Crestview’s win
Shanelle Davner scored 14 points to lead the Rebels past Leetonia, 45-37. COLUMBIANA — With
Americans love and hate Bush, Clinton
Opinion: WASHINGTON — We have proof once again of Americans’ weird love-hate relationship with politicians.
Cobalt December sales beat past years’
Toyota overtook Ford as the No. 2 automaker by U.S. sales. The Chevrolet Cobalt posted its best
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Zoo reopens as investigation into tiger mauling continues
A newspaper Web site quoted a woman saying she saw the three teenagers taunt the tiger. SAN
Faneca on guard for leaving team
The All-Pro lineman may play his final game in Pittsburgh this Sunday. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ten
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUB CALENDAR ATHLETIC GROUPS • McDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday
$1,000 for injured cop
$1,000 for injured cop AUSTINTOWN — A law enforcement motorcycle club has donated $1,000 to the
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Johnny Depp tops list of money earners
Johnny Depp tops list of money earners NEW YORK — Johnny Depp pillaged the most money for theaters
Top bidder for Jaguar, Land Rover is Indian
Tata Motors is expected to buy Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford. DETROIT (AP) — An Indian carmaker
Home automation vendors show it’s easy to be green
Systems allow lights and heating to be managed from a TV remote control. Though most electronics
Belichick named NFL’s best coach
The Spygate controversy wasn’t enough to sway voters. NEW YORK (AP) — Spygate be damned! Bill
ATHLETIC GROUPS
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior
Chaney comes from behind to topple Mathews
Mooney held off Columbiana in a low-scoring game. YOUNGSTOWN — After trailing most of the game,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman Board of Education, organizational meeting, 9 a.m., Holiday Inn,
Former jail guard faces drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A fired corrections officer at the juvenile detention center, who was arrested on three
Are you ready for that closeup?
Opinion: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a “hottie,” or so says “fishbandit” in an Anchorage Daily News comment on
911 dispatcher honored for handling of crisis
Such calls show the need for more than one dispatcher, the 911 director said. WARREN — It takes a
STEELHOUNDS Weekend preview
Back in front: By sweeping the Mississippi RiverKings last weekend, the SteelHounds are back in
Two businesses to fill vacant fifth floor at Federal Place
One lease is signed, and the city expects to finalize another one shortly. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Oakland plans ‘Colored Museum’ auditions
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., downtown, will hold auditions for
’Hounds homecoming for MVP
Jeff Christian will make his first appearance in Youngstown since being traded. YOUNGSTOWN —
Dollar not accepted at India’s tourist sites
American tourists have to pay nearly $20 to see the Taj Mahal. NEW DELHI (AP) — No dollars, just
“We are a peaceful people who do not want violence. That is why we are peacefully dispersing
Opinion: “We are a peaceful people who do not want violence. That is why we are peacefully dispersing now.”
“Zoey 101” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): According to an official press release, Zoey (the
“Zoey 101” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): According to an official press release, Zoey (the three-months-
IBM hardware group restructures
IBM says the change will improve service for smaller customers. BOSTON (AP) — IBM Corp. is
CASE FACTS Court action
Some highlights of John Spirko’s death penalty case: Aug. 9, 1982: 48-year-old Betty Jane
Buckeyes men take league-opening win
Ohio State rolled past Illinois as Jamar Butler scored 32 points. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jamar
No DNA evidence found to link inmate to killing
Conviction was based on witnesses and what Spirko told investigators. COLUMBUS (AP) — The attorney
Kansas grabs lead over Hokies in Orange Bowl
Thursday’s game was not completed in time for this editon. MIAMI (AP) — Aqib Talib and Kansas
IRS rules targeting tax preparers aim to protect taxpayer privacy
The updated rules address issues related to electronic filing. WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparers
Cam-eo: Tuna cans Dolphins’ Cameron
Miami will have its fifth head coach in five seasons. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Unlike his boss, Bill
Ex-cop accused in sex crimes
HARRISBURG (AP) — Two additional federal lawsuits have been filed against a former police officer
TAX COLLECTIONS
TAX COLLECTIONS Sales tax collections in October, compared with October 2006 and totals for all
FARM SHOW Details
Facts about the 2008 Pennsylvania Farm Show: When: Saturday through Jan. 12 Directions: The
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Area games
Gettysburg 70, Grove City 56 GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Gettysburg (6-4) used a 15-1 run in the second half
DNA evidence proves man innocent of rape after 27 years in prison
DALLAS (AP) — Three times during his nearly 27 years in prison, Charles Chatman went before a parole
Liberty pulls past LaBrae for TAC win
The Leopards used a big second quarter to head the 45-35 win over LaBrae. LIBERTY — An 18-9
Ohio State women cruise past Michigan
COLUMBUS (AP) — Freshman center Jantel Lavender scored 14 points and had a game-high 12 rebounds to
Fire destroys scrapbook store
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Scrapbook enthusiasts
Oil futures fall back as supplies increase
The average price for gasoline nationally rises to $3.05 a gallon. NEW YORK (AP) — Oil futures
Sheriff gets grant for video gear
WARREN — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has received a grant from the U.S. Department of
NATION
NATION 30-year mortgages fall to average 6.07 percent WASHINGTON — Rates on 30-year mortgages
Niles downs Chagrin Falls
NILES — Dan Rosenberger scored 18 points Thursday to lead the Niles High boys basketball team to a
MCDONALD COUNCIL \ Organizational meeting
Earlier this week, Mayor Glenn W. Holmes made these new department and committee appointments:
Clemens: Trainer gave me B-12, lidocaine
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Clemens said former trainer Brian McNamee injected him with the painkiller
Truck’s lift was up in fatal crash, investigators say
Investigators used surveillance video to determine the cause of the accident. VIENNA —
Ex-chief of school paroled
Shoaf will be under state supervision. GIRARD — It has been nearly five years since a Girard
Pa. Farm Show to open Sat.
The animals’ hair is clipped and thinned to emphasize their best features. HARRISBURG (AP) —
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: “Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour” When: Jan. 12 through 21 (times
Newcomer Nick Watney has Mercedes-Benz lead
High winds and rain gave most of the field trouble in the PGA opener. KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) —
After poor showings, Biden, Dodd quit race
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrats Joe Biden and Chris Dodd abandoned their
Caucus winners: Obama, Huckaee
The Democratic race was close, but the Republican contest wasn’t. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Sen.
Suckeyes? OSU players motivated by critics
Most national pundits expect LSU to win big over the Buckeyes. NEW ORLEANS — By the time Alex
Mideast peace efforts doomed without U.S.
Opinion: When President Bush arrives in Jerusalem next week, he will step into a fledgling peace process
If Ohio State delivers, so will he
A printer plans to supply about 30 stores with national championship shirts. HUBBARD — Ron Fox
Cancer vaccine painful
Cancer vaccine painful ATLANTA — The groundbreaking vaccine that prevents cervical cancer in girls
WVU’s Stewart nabs promotion following impressive bowl win
The 55-year-old coach agreed to a five-year contract. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bill Stewart
Mukasey gets another chance to address waterboarding
Mukasey gets another chance to address waterboarding During his confirmation as U.S. attorney
Rust-buster: YSU women subdue UIC
The Penguins overcame a slow start to win their Horizon League opener. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Iowans seem to favor change
In caucus voting Thursday, they picked Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee. DES MOINES, Iowa — In
City man held in 2 slayings
The accused is a convicted gang member. YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old South Side man charged with
GM, Toyota in race for No. 1 spot
GM says it will fight back if it loses its title as worldwide sales leader. DETROIT (AP) — General
On ice, teenage musical endures
‘Disney’s High School Musical: The Ice Tour’ offers yet another medium for the wildly popular show.
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “Sunday Night Football: Washington at
Ex-stripper beats odds with ‘Juno’
A friend from high school was the inspiration behind the screenplay. MINNEAPOLIS — Diablo Cody
Freeloading stepdaughter causes rift in their marriage
Dear Annie: I began seeing my husband when his daughter, “Ellis,” was 15 years old. Ellis has been a
Staff exposed to lead, cadmium
Medical teams are headed to the prison to determine exposure levels. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN,
Death sentence upheld
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the death sentence for a cab driver who
Treasurer’s contract extended
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Board of Education extended the term of a new contract to five years,
Dealing with the ante effect on a game
Texas Hold’em is a game played in several different formats, including Limit, Spread Limit, Pot
Pens’ streak at five
Pens’ streak at five Evgeni Malkin had his first NHL three-goal game and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Strickland passes on trip to watch Buckeyes
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland is skipping an invitation to watch Ohio State University play in
Charges dismissed for now in Taser case
Charges against the Howland woman may be refiled, a city prosecutor says. WARREN — Municipal