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Austintown's Frank Ohl school gets special flag from vet
Sandra Nickell presented a flag flown in Afghanistan for the school.
Serve your country, speaker tells Liberty students
17,00 Liberty students heard him.
Penguins beat Red Wings, ex-teammate
DETROIT — Marian Hossa’s decision to leave Pittsburgh to sign with Detroit will only be validated if
Penguins rout Golden Tornadoes in final exhibition game
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State basketball coach Jerry Slocum said the Penguins still have a long way
James burns Bucks for 41
CLEVELAND — LeBron James matched a season high with 41 points, finally putting Milwaukee away with a
Tiara Scott ready for breakout season at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Tiara Scott stepped out of a Nebraska community college and right onto the Youngstown
REUNIONS
• East High School Class of 1954 has planned a Nov. 21 bus trip to the Seneca Allegheny Casino. All
Thunder's third season opens at home
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder will open their third season in af2 with a home game
Phantoms ready for move to Chevrolet Centre
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms, off to their best start in six years of existence in the
Kirtland features high-scoring offense
KIRTLAND — Coach Phillip “Tiger” LaVerde has his hands full this week. No, not with Ursuline, but
Downtown events director Kidd resigns, but stays involved
YOUNGSTOWN — Phil Kidd won’t be in charge of downtown pub crawls or outdoor movie series come
Vindicator ‘Undecideds’ pan choice of Palin
BOARDMAN — Three of “The Undecideds” who voted for President-elect Barack Obama said they could have
Court upholds dismissal of injury lawsuit against Marc’s
YOUNGSTOWN — A magistrate and a judge were correct in dismissing a lawsuit by a woman who said she
East Liverpool padlocks local bar
EAST LIVERPOOL — The city is apparently the first in Columbiana County to use a civil action against
Warren police charge city man in shooting
WARREN — Police have arrested a 31-year-old Roosevelt Street Northwest man for the near fatal
Cities, suburbs in the Valley give Obama stunning support
YOUNGSTOWN — Some of the numbers are absolutely startling. In Youngstown’s 1st Ward, Precinct B,
Church will have Alzheimer’s event
YOUNGSTOWN — Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church, 626 Wick Ave., will host a commemorative candle
Flu shots for AARP 4339
Flu shots for AARP 4339 AUSTINTOWN — The Visiting Nurses will provide flu and pneumonia shots for
Lions rummage sale is community benefit
McDONALD—The McDonald Lions Club will have an “Attic Treasures” rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ABWA plans basket bingo
AUSTINTOWN — O-MY-O Chapter American Business Women’s Association is having its fall basket bingo at
Dean Family benefit set
GARRETTSVILLE — Sugar Bush Golf Course will be the setting Saturday for a fundraiser sponsored by
LWVGY invites public to informative program
YOUNGSTOWN — The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown is inviting the public to a program it
Photographic society relocates for meeting
WARREN — Due to the closing of Cord Camera, the Thursday meeting of Warren Photographic Society will
Shepherd of Valley honors veteran residents
HOWLAND — A recent Veterans Day program recognized Shepherd of the Valley residents who served in
Fox News chairman Ailes comes home, discusses Obama’s tasks
WARREN — Roger Ailes, chairman of Fox News and former Republican presidential campaign insider, says
Valley gas prices drop closer to state’s average
Gas prices under $2 had Valley residents lined up at the pumps ready to save. While filling
County officials OK debt totals
With some of the $21.49M, jail-related debt will be retired in the next two years. YOUNGSTOWN
Analysts: Layoffs at GM to last till 2010
GM’s operations will be threatened soon if it doesn’t receive help from the government.
Do you take this gown as a token of admiration?
Evaline’s Bridal in Warren shows its patriotism by giving wedding dresses to future brides of
7 North Side buildings being torn down
The property owner has a deal to sell the land. YOUNGSTOWN — Seven dilapidated and boarded-up
The city’s 2009 budget needs to drop $3 million from 2008, the mayor says.
The city’s 2009 budget needs to drop $3 million from 2008, the mayor says. WARREN — In 2005,
Musicians find careers with military performance group
BOARDMAN — Army Staff Sgt. Rebecca Davidson graduated from Boardman High School in 2001, earned her
Mooney’s Ashley Cuba is Div. II player of the year
YOUNGSTOWN — Cardinal Mooney senior Ashley Cuba topped an outstanding career by being selected the
Big Ten is not out of picture as big player
Despite the popularity of Big 12 South and SEC teams, the Big Ten could have two members in BCS
Roethlisberger’s numbers reflect woes
The quarterback has thrown eight interceptions in 10 quarters. That’s cost the Steelers dearly.
Gridiron grumbling
Browns’ quit-detector senses something fishy The effort of some players in last Thursday’s 34-30
Ex-Buck says he’s OK with old team
Cavs guard Mo Williams said he left Milwaukee on good terms. Mo Williams outlasted every other
Officials hope to retry for township creation
Most officials supported the ballot merger that failed. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — The failure of a
Caucus suggests Cafaro as leader
‘I’ll fill what role my caucus wants,’ state Sen. Capri Cafaro says. The Ohio Senate
MOUNTAINEER RESults
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area Ohio State honors Hubbard’s Lane COLUMBUS — Ohio State senior defensive back Shaun Lane was
Obama’s advisers working on plan to close Gitmo
Obama’s advisers working on plan to close Gitmo WASHINGTON — President-elect Obama’s advisers are
Comedians look for the funny in Obama
NEW YORK — Where’s the funny in Barack Obama? That question, which dogged TV humorists throughout
ABC swaps laps for laughs
Coverage of the final 34 laps of Sunday’s race in Phoenix was switched to make room for “Funniest
Veterans facility should be named to honor John Brown
Opinion: Veterans facility should be named to honor John Brown EDITOR: While we intend to imply no
Wall Street optimism vanishes
Investors decide that a Chinese stimulus will have little effect in the U.S. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A 2004 homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
Auditor, dog warden initiate new online system for dog licensing
The number of licensed dogs jumped dramatically this year. LISBON — People who have lost dogs
Irish not fancy, but they click in several phases
Ursuline has the weapons and the patience to survive tough game situations. YOUNGSTOWN —
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Ohio Dept. of Taxation v. Ivan W. Thompson et al, money. Ohio
PUMPING CROWD: The Shell gas station in Hubbard packed in motorists for gas under $2 per gallon on
PUMPING CROWD: The Shell gas station in Hubbard packed in motorists for gas under $2 per gallon on
Shares plunge as GM fears for mortgage unit
GM questions whether Delphi will make it out of bankruptcy. DETROIT (AP) — Bad news kept piling
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2008. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11, the 316th day of 2008. There are 50 days left in the year. This is
South America looms for Obama
Opinion: Congratulations, President-elect Barack Obama! Now that you are moving swiftly to put together your
Taiwan-China pact is significant
Opinion: While Americans generally focused on the intensely fought presidential campaign, historic talks
Longoria, Soto Rookies of Year
The Rays’ Evan Longoria and Cubs’ Geovany Soto won AL and NL awards, respectively. NEW YORK (AP) —
Circuit City files for bankruptcy
Vendors were threatening to withhold products from the struggling retailer. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) —
DHL Express to nix UPS deal, jobs, close all ground hubs
DHL plans to proceed with 7,400 job cuts in Ohio. DAYTON (AP) — DHL Express said Monday it intends
JFS chief should be fired if she misused state computer
Editorial: After the public scandals that grew out of the misuse of state computers by disgraced Ohio Attorney
OSU roundup \ News and notes
In trouble: Former Ohio State starting offensive lineman T.J. Downing has been charged with drug
Fraud-probe training set
COLUMBUS (AP) — State Auditor Mary Taylor is creating a program to provide local law enforcement
NEW MIDDLETOWN — New contracts were approved for the three full-time members of the New
NEW MIDDLETOWN — New contracts were approved for the three full-time members of the New Middletown
Sending greetings to our troops
With the upcoming holidays comes the perfect opportunity to reach out across the many miles that
Cincinnati: $1.89
Cincinnati: $1.89 Columbus: $1.94 Dayton: $1.94 Akron: $1.96 Toledo: $1.96 Canton: $1.98
Surprising San Francisco takes shaky lead entering 4th quarter
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Weathering a flurry of completions by Kurt Warner, the San Francisco 49ers
DELPHI EFFECT
DELPHI EFFECT Warren’s tax collections From Delphi Packard Electric employees: 2005: $1.34
Medicare opens enrollment
During open enrollment, people on Medicare can choose one of several coverage options. COLUMBUS
GM layoffs lead to worries about city taxes
WARREN (AP) — City officials near the General Motors Corp. plants in Lordstown are hoping upcoming
North-South vulnerable. East deals.
North-South vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xK J 9 2 uQ J 7 5 vJ 7 wQ J 6 WEST EAST x10
Elderly do well in heart surgery
People age 75 and older make up the fastest-growing segment of the population. NEW ORLEANS (AP) —
“I think that he feels like he has a real mandate for change.”
Opinion: “I think that he feels like he has a real mandate for change.” John Podesta Barack Obama’s
Court mulls use of crime lab reports
Around 20 states let defendants cross-examine lab employees about forensic evidence. WASHINGTON
Newcomer status ends for top-of-game Underwood
The country singer will co-host the CMA Awards Wednesday. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After three
GOP must regain principles
Dallas Morning News: Elections have consequences. Republicans can choose theirs. They can make
Study: Deaths related to BP higher among blacks
In England, where everyone has equal access to health care, the situation is the same. ATLANTA
Corn: It’s what you’re actually having for dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) — Whether you’re eating burgers, chicken or fries at the nation’s top fast-food
Bushes welcome Obamas to home
Monday was the first time President-elect Obama had been in the Oval Office. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Forgotten veterans’ remains buried
RANDOLPH, Vt. (AP) — In World War II, Samuel Mazur was a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber that flew over
People cast choices for awards show Jan. 7
LOS ANGELES (AP) — How heroic. “Iron Man” will battle “The Dark Knight” and “Indiana Jones and the
Ohioan’s extradition requested
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s top Nazi hunter asked prosecutors Monday to request the extradition of a
Jewish group wants Mormons to stop proxy baptisms of victims of the Holocaust
NEW YORK (AP) — Holocaust survivors said Monday they are through trying to negotiate with the Mormon
Sam Moore cries ‘rip-off’
Sam Moore cries ‘rip-off’ When Sam Moore, lead singer of legendary R&B duo Sam & Dave, was
Toyota introduces Venza after small car boosts Honda
NEW YORK (AP) — Toyota rolled its first Venza wagon off the factory floor in Kentucky on Monday as
Alaska’s ‘catch share’ saves fish
Opinion: JUNEAU, Alaska — Apocalyptic predictions have not been entirely relegated to Wall Street these days.
nba roundup \ Monday’s games
Celtics 94, Raptors 87 BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 22 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter to
nfl roundup News and notes
Retirees: A federal jury has ordered the NFL Players Association to pay $28.1 million to retired
nhl roundup \ Monday’s games
Capitals 4, Lightning 2 WASHINGTON — Olie Kolzig got a warm welcome from the crowd in his return
Republican future lies in principles
Opinion: John McCain has a knack for the bizarre. But he outdid himself, appearing on Saturday Night Live the
Woman who faked kidnapping admits theft
TOLEDO (AP) — A former attorney who lied last year about being kidnapped and driven to Georgia while
MLB concerned about HGH use, but no test exists
MLB’s Bob DuPuy thinks the sport is doing everything it can to clean things up. BEVERLY HILLS,
Northwestern had hands full vs. OSU
With seven victories, the Wildcats are still in a good position for the postseason. EVANSTON, Ill.
Witness: Fumo backed daughter’s political opponents
Pa. state Sen. Vincent Fumo is on trial on corruption charges. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Democratic Sen.
Supreme Court to weigh monumental question
WASHINGTON — A monumental controversy may force Supreme Court conservatives to choose between
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): The medical team tries to make a house call to an agoraphobic man. “Keyshia
Library will host free session about digital TV
KENT — Western Reserve PBS (formerly PBS 45/49) will hold a free digital-television open house from
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game Denver 34, Cleveland 30 Sunday’s Games Miami 21, Seattle 19 N.Y. Jets 47,
Medicare Coverage | Tips
Medicare must approve Medicare plans sold by companies. For a list of approved plans, contact the
New Middletown council OKs three police contracts
NEW MIDDLETOWN — New contracts were approved for the three full-time members of the New Middletown
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., library meeting room. Boardman
YSU honors memory of military alumni
The names of 64 students, faculty and staff members who died while on active duty were read.
Business news digest
REGION New-vehicle sales down from October 2007 YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley car dealers sold
Meth lab charges
Meth lab charges BOARDMAN — Police arrested a Youngstown man on charges connected to a
Thoughtless in-laws overstay their welcome
Dear Annie: : My husband, “Mike,” and I have been married two years. Shortly after we married, his
On Veterans Day, let’s think about Old Glory
Dear Readers: It’s Veterans Day, so it is a good time to think about all things patriotic. When I
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