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Cutler rallies Broncos past Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jay Cutler turned Brady Quinn’s big night into his own prime-time showcase.
Mercer County pension fund taking big hit from Wall Street
The losses won't likely impact the '09 budget, the controller said.
Spinning classes for kids in grades 7 to 12
he classes are to educate and develop leadership skills.
Penguins hold off Oilers for 5-4 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miroslav Satan and Petr Sykora each scored twice and NHL scoring leader Evgeni
History Channel among sponsors of Veterans Day program in Lordstown
LORDSTOWN — The History Channel, Time Warner Cable and Lordstown High School are presenting a
Female student arrested for punching officer
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old student is facing assault charges after striking a police officer during
‘Dead man walking’ nun speaks in Boardman
BOARDMAN — The author of “Dead Man Walking” never talked to anyone who had committed murder until
Southington school bus in accident
SOUTHINGTON — A Southington Local Schools bus carrying 26 students was involved in an accident this
Mahoning County readies for Veterans Service move
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Commissioners have named the new office of the county’s Veterans’
Speculation building that GM will announce more cuts Friday
Speculation is building that General Motors is announcing major cuts Friday. GM will release its
Parts of Tait Road in Lordstown to close for two days next week
LORDSTOWN — Tait Road approximately 2,650 feet west of Highland Avenue will be closed for a culvert
Nonviolent city offenders to get house arrest
YOUNGSTOWN —The city signed a one-year contract today to divert some nonviolent prisoners from the
Be a Santa to a senior citizen
BOARDMAN — Home Instead Senior Care is teaming with nonprofit agencies and retailers to sponsor Be a
Gerberry will seek Boccieri’s seat
It didn’t take state Rep. Ronald Gerberry much time to make a final decision about seeking a seat in
Students need to feel safe and invited, educator says
WARREN — “Don’t even think about teaching your students if you can’t help them feel safe or
Smoldering mop leads to Warren house fire
WARREN — A Southwest Boulevard woman and her two children were left homeless Wednesday night by a
Guilty plea withdrawn in child scalding case
WARREN — A judge has allowed a Farmdale woman to withdraw her guilty plea to a felony charge of
Soup, sandwich fundraiser
COLUMBIANA — Jerusalem Lutheran Church Preschool will sponsor an eat-in or carry-out soup and
‘Kids for Kids’ auction sponsored by children
DAMASCUS — The children of Damascus United Methodist Church, 300 Valley Road, are sponsoring a “Kids
Auction will help to send Christmas gifts to troops
HERMITAGE — Whispering Oaks Retirement Community, 260 S. Buhl Farm Drive, invites the public to
JA’s online auction in time for holidays
JA’s online auction in time for holidays Junior Achievement of the Mahoning Valley will
Rushing through playoffs
McDonald’s trio of running backs has been the key to its season McDONALD — Based on team
Hall of Famers to play Chevy
Ruth Porter of the Pointer Sisters, Peter Tork of the Monkees and the Chi-Lites are set to perform,
Ohio recognizes veteran’s local contributions
A Warren man is being honored for his passion for helping other vets. WARREN — The state will
Mooney, Steubenville matchup headlines Division IV playoffs
The Cardinals were the last team to defeat the Big Red in last year’s regional final.
Browns QB Quinn ready for first start as a pro
The former Notre Dame standout has replaced veteran Derek Anderson. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ready or
Boardman springs into action after levy passes
Township officials are thrilled by the approval of three major levies. BOARDMAN — Voters
Roethlisberger may not play Sunday against Indianapolis
The Steelers quarterback has an injured right shoulder and may yield to Byron Leftwich.
Voters who recycle get to Eat Mor Chikin
Chick-fil-A tried to make sure political yard signs didn’t end up in a ditch. BOARDMAN —
Schools to revisit revenue option
Open enrollment caused heated debate last spring and could come up again in Austintown. Voter
Gerberry, Alliance official among those eyeing Boccieri’s state post
A longtime state legislator is ‘definitely leaning’ toward seeking the Senate appointment.
Mahoning County voters fuel WRTA with county sales tax
Editorial: To the voters of Ma-honing County who do not use public transportation but still supported the 0.25
Reflecting on historic election Civil-rights era veterans in Valley offer insights
Katie Snipes, 65, of Youngstown was born in Alabama, moving north at a young age. She remembers
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Family: Crichton has died of cancer
Michael Crichton, the million-selling author who made scientific research terrifying and
HONORED VETERAN: Sam Lanza of Warren, a World War II Marine Corps veteran, will be inducted into the
HONORED VETERAN: Sam Lanza of Warren, a World War II Marine Corps veteran, will be inducted into the
Relay for Life honor
Relay for Life honor WARREN — Trumbull is the only Ohio county to receive national honors this
Laughs come at high cost in ‘Role Models’
Like some cinematic version of Siamese twins, “Role Models” is made up of two distinct halves. One
Moving to fill Cabinet, Obama offers chief of staff post to ex-Clinton aide
Whether Rahm Emanuel has accepted is not clear. WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama
Obama’s first test: boosting economy
The president-elect has been urged to scale back his plans to keep the deficit in line.
Cowboys’ Romo just about ready
He’ll have one more week to ready his broken pinkie since Dallas is off this week. IRVING, Texas
Blitz Insider: Interview with Brian Hoffman
When Jeff Bayuk walked away as Hubbard’s head coach at the end of the 2006 season, there was concern amongst the Eagles faithful that their team would suffer the consequences of a program in transition.
Parents announce Phillips-Wojtowicz wedding plans
• Plans for the upcoming marriage of Jennifer Phillips and Edward J. Wojtowicz, both of 3566
Welsh-Williams wedding to be at Meyer Castle
• BRUNSWICK — Mr. and Mrs. William J. Welsh of Brunswick, formerly of Youngstown, are announcing the
Animals with issues: ‘Madagascar’ returns
The penguins — and the human cast — take a curtain call. “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” is more
BROADWAY REVUE: The theater ministry at Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., will
BROADWAY REVUE: The theater ministry at Girard First United Methodist Church, 22 N. Market St., will
Kansas State will not renew Ron Prince’s contract
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State coach Ron Prince was unable to rebuild the Wildcats into the
BROWNS vs. Broncos
DENVER (4-4) At CLEVELAND (3-5) Time: 8:15 p.m. TV/radio: NFL Network, WUAB Channel 43; WKBN-AM
“If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are
Opinion: “If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are
‘Saved by Zero’ ad irritates TV watchers
NEW YORK — Any car shoppers left in this brutal market are sure to cheer Toyota’s decision to extend
Rebound goal lifts Blue Jackets, 5-4
Manny Malhotra tipped in the game winner against the Oilers. COLUMBUS (AP) — Manny Malhotra tipped
Clark is expected to be back when Penn State faces Iowa
He suffered a mild concussion late against Ohio State, but should be ready. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
Suns 113, Pacers 103 INDIANAPOLIS — Amare Stoudemire scored 49 points, falling a point short of his
Ball State cruises to 45-15 MAC win
Nate Davis threw four TD passes and ran for another against Northern Illinois. MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) —
BIG TEN \ Notebook
Wolverines: Michigan first-year coach Rich Rodriguez has kept his composure this season despite
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
Thursday's Best Bets on TV
“30 Rock” (9:31 p.m., NBC): And you thought life for Oprah was nothing but bliss. Tonight, she drops
Four straight nights of concerts featuring all-star lineups of vocal groups begin at 7 p.m. at
Four straight nights of concerts featuring all-star lineups of vocal groups begin at 7 p.m. at
NHL ROUNDUp \ Wednesday’s other game
Devils 4, Lightning 3, SO NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — One day after the New Jersey Devils learned Martin
The unbeaten Irish will face Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in a regional semifinal battle at Stow High
The unbeaten Irish will face Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in a regional semifinal battle at Stow High
He hasn’t gotten as many headlines as his higher-profile teammate, but Liberty senior Isaiah
He hasn’t gotten as many headlines as his higher-profile teammate, but Liberty senior Isaiah Bell
DIVISION I
DIVISION I Saturday, 3 p.m. Huber Hts. Wayne (8-3) vs. Cin. Colerain (10-1), Nippert Stadium
U.S. sputtering without industrial policy
Opinion: We have neither an industrial nor an energy policy. Is it any wonder our economy is a mess? The
National Business Digest
NATION 43 Cashland stores to close in Ohio because of new law FORTH WORTH, Texas — Cash America
UCFC feels drag of 2 charges on its balance sheet
When it bought a bank in East Liverpool, it paid $33.6 million more than the value of the assets.
Obama represents resurrection of hope
Opinion: I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Noises Off.” Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem. Auditions will be from 7 to
Pancreatic cancer should get more attention from public
Opinion: Pancreatic cancer should get more attention from public EDITOR: I am writing to let you know
First Place CEO: Camco takeover makes sense
First Place shareholders approved the transaction. VIENNA — Steve Lewis knew what was foremost
Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2008. There are 55 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, the 311th day of 2008. There are 55 days left in the year. On this date
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeron J. Hunter, 30, of 16 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, and
‘Soul Men’ shows what we lost when Bernie Mac died
We know we’ve lost Bernie Mac. And it takes only about 10 minutes of his next-to-last screen
'Soul Men'
‘SOUL MEN’ Grade: C Director: Malcolm D. Lee Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Rating: R for
Blind Melon makes sighted comeback
Thirteen years after the lead singer’s death, his successor offers a similar vocal timbre and
GOP may be down, but it’s not out
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Graciously conceding as vice president in 1980, Walter Mondale spoke of voters wielding
Underdog rapper flows toward the top
If music was about talent and rocking a live show, he says he’d be a millionaire. In many
LeBron inspired by Obama
CLEVELAND (AP) — His two young sons at his side and surrounded by family members overcome by
Father-son relationship appeals to ‘Fringe’ actors
LOS ANGELES — These days, Joshua Jackson is a long way from “Dawson’s Creek.” Gone are the scenes
Celebrity chef pushes for cooking lessons
Celebrity chef pushes for cooking lessons LONDON — Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says he’s worried
Holiday-season film highlights: Bond, Nixon and a vampire
The ‘Madagascar’ gang gets things started. LOS ANGELES — Nixon’s back. So are Kate and Leo,
James scores 41 as Cavs topple Bulls 107-93
Cleveland’s King also proclaimed himself Mayor of Akron. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored a
The Rebels have a big test Saturday against Kirtland at Bo Rein Stadium in Niles.
The Rebels have a big test Saturday against Kirtland at Bo Rein Stadium in Niles. COLUMBIANA —
Herbs might help with impotence
Q. Are any herbs used for penis enlargement? I am interested in natural approaches to growing body
‘MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA’
‘MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA’ Grade: C Directors: Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell Running time: 1
MAGIC MAN: The Youngstown Magic Club will present its annual Nite of Magic show at 7 p.m. Saturday
MAGIC MAN: The Youngstown Magic Club will present its annual Nite of Magic show at 7 p.m. Saturday
You can’t say that on TV
Washington Post: U2’s Bono and the F-word are playing starring roles in a most are venue: the U.S.
Animated projects keep Chris Rock busy
The comedian is in demand for his voice. With his helium falsetto and excitable speech
6 to watch
URSULINE VS. GILMOUR Ursuline and Gilmour are meeting for the first time. Ursuline has gained
‘ROLE MODELS’
‘ROLE MODELS’ Grade: C- Director: David Wain Rating: R (language, adult situations, nudity)
For many fans, Steve Miller Band never gets old
Miller time is a family affair for one father and daughter. Going to a Steve Miller Band
New Music Society presents fall pops concert
New Music Society presents fall pops concert YOUNGSTOWN — The Dana New Music Society will hold its
Trumbull tallies its votes till 10 a.m.
WARREN — It was a long night for elections workers in Trumbull County, who had predicted that
TIGHT SQUEEZE: Cher Cene of the Boardman Chick-fil-A wedges political signs into a box during the
TIGHT SQUEEZE: Cher Cene of the Boardman Chick-fil-A wedges political signs into a box during the
Overnight lock-in to combat violence
WARREN — The Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown is joining forces with the YWCA of Warren to conduct a
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER DIVISION I Cleve. St. Ignatius 2, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 0
Indiana St. seeking 1st win in long time
The Sycamores have lost 23 straight for the nation’s longest losing streak. YOUNGSTOWN — When
Blitz on Vindy.com
VIDEO Watch the Blitz Game of the Week for the playoff semifinal with a Division IV showdown
The Numbers Youngstown State vs. Indiana State
SCHEDULES YOUNGSTOWN STATE (2-8, 1-5 MVFC) 0at Ohio St.43 7at S. Dakota St.40 38Central St.0
Heawvy agenda awaits Obama
WASHINGTON — In 74 days, President-elect Barack Obama will assume responsibility for guiding the
Kids see hopeful future with Obama
To many children, the question of whether a president could be black had barely occurred to them.
Woman to face multiple charges
The woman is on probation in a domestic violence case. YOUNGSTOWN — A North Brockway Avenue
IT’S A HARMY: Bob Crosby, Vocal Group Hall of Fame president, holds the Harmony Statuette
IT’S A HARMY: Bob Crosby, Vocal Group Hall of Fame president, holds the Harmony Statuette Award — or
Child-rape suspect free pending new trial
YOUNGSTOWN — After a judge declared a mistrial, a West Side man charged with raping a 6-year-old
4 women sent to jail for soliciting
Two of the women have an extensive criminal history. WARREN — The four women charged with
American Standard, union discuss health care
SALEM — Striking workers at American Standard Brands may see more jobs moved permanently. Company
he said. “The biggest thing is getting a win this week. I’m not looking at eight games.
he said. “The biggest thing is getting a win this week. I’m not looking at eight games. I’m looking
vise a play and avoid a sack, one reason he tends to hold onto the ball longer. Leftwich mostly
vise a play and avoid a sack, one reason he tends to hold onto the ball longer. Leftwich mostly
Defendant gets 2 years; lawyer to pay $500 fine
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Timothy E. Franken sentenced Noah Williams to two years in prison for his role in
most of the carries this season. Sophomore Antoine Brown (5-9, 210) is the team leader with 241
most of the carries this season. Sophomore Antoine Brown (5-9, 210) is the team leader with 241
Stocks take plunge again as recession worries arise
NEW YORK (AP) — A case of postelection nerves sent Wall Street plunging Wednesday as investors
if you go
if you go What: Vocal Group Hall of Fame concerts When: 7 p.m. today, Friday, Saturday and
Government details plan to borrow record $550B
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after Barack Obama was elected the next U.S. president, the outgoing Bush
Man wins in lottery
Man wins in lottery WARREN — Girishkumar Shah of Warren has won $100,000 playing Ohio Lottery’s
Noise ordinance for Niles to be reworked
The city received a windfall in income tax receipts. NILES — It’s back to the drawing board
Group home for girls 6-18 to close after defeat of levy
The home has been used by the county since the 1950s. EAST PALESTINE — A group home for girls
Campbell church chosen for Sudon, Klimis wedding
• LOWELLVILLE — The engagement of Kellie Sudon, a daughter of Donald and Judy Sudon of
Obama’s election bodes well for auto industry aid
General Motors is expected to announce ‘important changes,’ which could include closings. DETROIT
Newspapers rack up sales after election
NEW YORK (AP) — Newsstands from Seattle to New York quickly sold out of Wednesday’s papers declaring
Keeping company with ‘Jane’ isn’t an option
Dear Annie: A year ago, I was invited to invest in the company where I worked and become a part-
Baking soda helps remove buildup of hairspray from door
Dear Heloise: I need some advice on how to remove hair-spray buildup from our dark-wood bathroom
Attorney invalidates complaint over engineer
There was no reason to bribe a close friend who had already given full support, the attorney said.
Judge denies request to postpone trial
The defense request claimed a pathologist and psychologist needed more review time. YOUNGSTOWN —