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Youngstown man indicted on aggravated robbery charge
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old Coronado Avenue man is indicted on an aggravated robbery charge with a
Serial burglar who preyed on elderly gets 15 years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A notorious home invader and serial burglar whose crime spree spanned seven Mahoning
Family member says Hubbard fire victim has died
HUBBARD — An elderly man injured in a fire on Lewis-Seifert Road Thursday evening has died. A
Mayor proposes 50 to 60 layoffs to balance Warren budget
WARREN — The city administration will present a balanced budget to city council on Monday that
Decade in prison for rapist of 10-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN — A 29-year-old Meadowbrook Avenue man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he
Community Foundation donates to Beatitude House
WARREN—The Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio donated a total of $7,500
Police will establish a road block to catch drunk drivers
Police will establish a roadblock somewhere in Mahoning County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 3 a.m.
Site for new Exal plant will be prepped, despite economy
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will start preparing the site for a new Exal Corp. plant even though the can
Debate grows over bailing out GM
Much of Darrell McNair’s business is tied to General Motors, but he joined a growing chorus that
2-year-old dies from gunshot wound
SMITH TOWNSHIP — A self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest claimed the life of 2-year-old Jacob
Warren man facing federal sex charge
WARREN — A 57-year-old Warren man has been charged in federal court with engaging in sexual contact
Columbiana still seeks entries for Christmas parade
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce is still accepting float or marching entries
Trumbull deputy earns top award from sheriffs’ association
WARREN — The Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association has awarded the medal of honor to Anthony Diehl, a
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES • Fairfield Waterford Class of 1959 will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. Monday at Heck’s
At cruelty pretrial, dog owner in gallery shows his disdain
Defendant Steve Croley must come to trial next month with a financial statement. YOUNGSTOWN —
THE INSIDER by Joe Scalzo
As Ursuline High football coach Dan Reardon was trying to fill one of his 637 media requests earlier this week, he was reminded of how, in a media-saturated (and sports-crazy) town, it’s not always good to be the last team standing.
Romanian’s mom appeals for aid in immigration case
ICE says the agency’s position hasn’t changed. BOARDMAN — Virgil and Minerva Gilea came to
Penguins get three to sign up early
Men’s basketball signed one early recruit, while the women landed a pair of hopefuls. YOUNGSTOWN
Tribe’s Cliff Lee near unanimous as AL’s Cy Young Award winner
NEW YORK (AP) — Cliff Lee went from the minor leagues to the pinnacle of pitching in one fantastic
Packing Christmas into shoeboxes
The ministry’s project shows children around the world that someone cares about them. NEW
Piercings keep husband of student out of dances
HUBBARD — Five pieces of facial jewelry may be all that is stopping a high school senior from
Eighth-grader from Salem pens a winning Appalachia essay
The pupil wrote about his father’s encouragement. SALEM — Zach Maenz is a winner. The
Right-wing fantasies are not a bad thing
Opinion: To: Mr. Roger Ailes President, Fox News Dear Roger, You should be sitting when you read this,
House leaders hunt for votes for auto bailout
The House Republican leader from Ohio adamantly opposes aid. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional
Deficit hits record for month
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s financial picture grew darker Thursday, a day marked by breathtaking
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Sizemore wins Silver Slugger: Grady Sizemore has some silver to go with his gold. Cleveland’s center
Arnold gets upstaged
Arnold gets upstaged Los Angeles Times: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will get a break next week from
S&P rates county bonds ‘excellent’
Sales tax volatility is a major challenge, credit rating agencies say. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
Murder charge filed against father
Tests confirm that he is the father of the six surviving children, police said. VIENNA, Austria
Prince Charles turns 60
The prince isn’t likely to receive the crown any time soon. LONDON (AP) — Talk about an
U.N.: Polluting clouds threaten food, health
BEIJING (AP) — A dirty brown haze sometimes more than a mile thick is darkening skies not only over
The High Five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “60 Minutes,” CBS. 2. “CSI: Crime Scene
As hockey opens, arena nears goal of leasing all of its suites
The Phantoms play their first game at the Chevrolet Centre tonight. YOUNGSTOWN — Despite a
Today
Today Nightlife Chris Mowery, 7 to 9 p.m., Atmosphere Cafe, 815 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles;
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s other game
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s other game Bulls 98, Mavericks 91 CHICAGO — Ben Gordon scored 35 points
operation christmas child Details and drop-off locations
Operation Christmas Child is a global outreach project for children. It is a project of Samaritan’s
Man reports being carjacked on N. Side of Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A 50-year-old South Side resident told police he was carjacked while visiting a North
Authorities probe fire at small store
The Vindicator/Daniel C. Britt DRIVE-THROUGH BLAZE: Youngstown Fire Chief Terrance Jordon inspects
Former Hubbard resident Jill Epler is a cosmetologist, and not a cosmologist as printed in
Former Hubbard resident Jill Epler is a cosmetologist, and not a cosmologist as printed in
Economist advises on crisis, offers signs to spot for end
This recession will be worse than the last two but won’t be horrible, a speaker says. CANFIELD
‘Can Michigan’ drive to help food bank
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio State University Alumni Club is joining forces with its local Buckeye partners
Police kill 4-foot alligator
COITSVILLE — Police Capt. Gary Abeid said he was skeptical when police received a call from a
Seven sports seeking to join the Olympics
The IOC will field 28 sports at the 2016 Olympics, allowing two to be added. GENEVA (AP) —
Today is Friday, Nov. 14, the 319th day of 2008. There are 47 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Nov. 14, the 319th day of 2008. There are 47 days left in the year. On this date in
FRONT & CENTRE
Ursuline’s Meo to lead Phantoms in downtown debut 111Johnny Meo, a transplanted Chicagoan and
W. Middlesex school officials offer shots to prevent whooping cough
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — School district officials are dealing with an outbreak of whooping cough by
‘Herd mentality’: Stocks stage a huge rebound
The biggest gainer among the 30 Dow companies was Chevron Corp. NEW YORK (AP) — Investors did an
PAINFUL JOURNEY: Tom Siesto and his wife, Liz Raab, hold a tin containing the ashes of their dog,
PAINFUL JOURNEY: Tom Siesto and his wife, Liz Raab, hold a tin containing the ashes of their dog,
Dems fail to make gains in Ohio Senate
Opinion: When looking at the makeup of the Ohio Senate, you wonder how Democrats captured no Republican seats
Playing against players who limp in
It’s common for beginners to set themselves up for disaster by misplaying hands before the flop.
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xA J 10 u10 3 vK 7 4 2 w10 8 7 6 WEST EAST xQ 8 7 4
“I hope... we’ll be able to find a way out of these (difficult) situations, which we
Opinion: “I hope... we’ll be able to find a way out of these (difficult) situations, which we haven’t been
Cute Is What We Aim For looks to turn heads with cover song
Their fans are getting older, and their new CD is rockier. Cute Is What We Aim For aimed for
Donations are needed
Donations are needed YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House is asking the community to donate items that
Warren is in the lead, not that it wants to be
Editorial: Warren is in the lead, not that it wants to be The city of Warren could play the role of the
U.S. Steel lays off 677 workers amid financial crisis
A downturn in the economy has hurt the steelmaker. PITTSBURGH (AP) — United States Steel Corp.
MTV, stars to bid farewell to ‘TRL’
The popular series will get a big send-off Sunday. The screaming kids. The red-hot stars. The
Will ‘Twilight’ bring dawn or dusk to movie season?
The teen vampire movie is a surefire hit in a season of unknown quantities. LOS ANGELES — It
Dignified work has been run into a ditch
Opinion: WASHINGTON — I’m often chided for my passionate support of the domestic automobile industry. But I
Pressure mounts on shuttle program
The NASA chief said the shuttle will be unsafe to fly after 2010. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —
if you go
if you go Who: Cute Is What We Aim For and Secondhand Serenade with Automatic Loveletter and A
State Business Digest
OHIO State earmarks $4.9M for Exal site preparation YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Department of
MILITARY MAIL
MILITARY MAIL Deadlines To ensure delivery of your cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25 to
Capitol Visitor Center finished, at last
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It is unfair — but only slightly — to say that the new Capitol Visitor Center is
A time for celebration for all Americans
Opinion: Barack Obama’s election last week as the nation’s first black president had a familiar feel. It
“The Wizard of Oz” (8 p.m., TNT, TBS): We’re off to see the wizard ... again. L.
“The Wizard of Oz” (8 p.m., TNT, TBS): We’re off to see the wizard ... again. L. Frank Baum’s
Royal Swan Club show
Royal Swan Club show McDONALD — The Royal Swan Club Swim Show will be at 7 p.m. today and Saturday
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
SENDING GREETINGS TO OUR TROOPS
With the upcoming holidays comes the perfect opportunity to reach out across the many miles that
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman Board of Education special meeting, 8:30 a.m., superintendent’s office,
Couldn’t we all use a laugh about now?
Here’s a rundown of some of the more sublime sitcoms. A lengthy, divisive election, two
GEM LOCATION
Jeweler relocates to engage shoppers The prime Westford Centre location is preparing to develop
Auto owners report gunfire damage
WARREN — One person in a car and another person in a house reported that shots were fired on
‘Filth’ satirizes British effort to clean up TV
How do you solve a problem like bad language in a movie called “Filth”? PBS is using sound effects
CHASE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP Driver biographies A glance at the 12 drivers competing in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship heading into this weekend’s race at Homestead-Miami
JIMMIE JOHNSON Chase points: first, 6,561 Car: No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet. Team: Hendrick Motorsports
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney This week: NASCAR’s top series concludes its season at Homestead Miami
Steelers’ secondary has another big test Sunday
Pittsburgh will face the Chargers with two of its top cornerbacks out of action. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Youngstown firefighter to serve on rescue team
Goodlet has been with the city fire department for four years. YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighter Jamie
Burn victim flown to Pittsburgh hospital
HUBBARD — A township man was flown by helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment of burns
Commissioner set to attend opener
YOUNGSTOWN — North American Hockey League commissioner Mark Frankenfeld will be attending this
Elderly brace for more costly drug coverage
Medicare beneficiaries are being asked to pay more for less. WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Clark
City man robbed for third time this year
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has been robbed for the third time while walking the streets of the South
Trumbull lawyers seek law license suspension
WARREN — Lawyers representing the Trumbull County Bar Association have recommended the immediate
Sandra Bullock’s stalker gets 3 years of probation
Sandra Bullock’s stalker gets 3 years of probation WESTMINSTER, Calif. — A woman has been placed
Crew gains first MLS Cup final
Columbus defeated Chicago 2-1 behind Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven. COLUMBUS (AP) — Chad Marshall
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 10 Theft: A woman reported 18 pieces of
Convoy attack leaves 9 dead
At least 184 U.S. troops have been killed in Afghanistan this year. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A
Pens rally past Flyers 5-4
Pens rally past Flyers 5-4 Penguins rookie Alex Goligoski scored on his first shootout attempt
SPECIAL DAY Participating schools
A number of local schools participated in Thursday’s nationwide Mix It Up at Lunch Day: OHIO
Cavaliers finally get by Nuggets
LeBron James just missed his first triple-double of the year in the 110-99 victory. CLEVELAND (AP)
Girard pupils get a lesson in tolerance
The pupils sat and talked with someone outside their normal circle of friends. GIRARD —
Notre Dame’s Clausen ready to do what it takes to get a victory
The Irish quarterback has been trying to force things in recent games. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) —
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games Wild 4, Coyotes 0 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Niklas Backstrom stopped
Obama considers ‘auto czar’ to supervise industry rescue
Analysts estimate it would take $30 billion to help General Motors alone. WASHINGTON — Top
Castro looks thin but alert in latest photo
Castro looks thin but alert in latest photo HAVANA — Fidel Castro looks thin and frail but alert
Akron loses in four overtimes to Bulls
Buffalo moved atop the East Division standings in the MAC with two games left. AKRON — In
Nations gather at economic summit to combat recession
WASHINGTON — Nations are close to adopting a series of measures aimed at combating a global
Girlfriend worries about boyfriend’s baby son
Dear Annie: My boyfriend’s ex-wife called and said their 19-month-old son had bitten another child
WHOM TO CONTACT
WHOM TO CONTACT About Chip Gilea’s case Minerva Gilea of Boardman asks that people write and ask
Obama to step down from Senate seat Sunday
Obama’s inauguration is expected to draw at least 1 million people. CHICAGO — President-elect
Buckeyes remember tough times against Juice, Illinois
The Illini spoiled Ohio State’s perfect season a year ago in Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio
NASCAR looks to survive
Economic downturn expected to have impact on sport’s future CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — When it
The Vindicator
The Vindicator A winner: Zach Maenz, an eighth-grader at Salem Junior High School, won the eighth-
6 AVI Foodsystems employees treated at hospitals after spill
HOWLAND — Six employees were released from area hospitals after a hazardous-material spill at the
As economy sinks, boat owners abandon their vessels
Removing just one sunken sailboat can cost upwards of $12,000. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — From Southern
Jets defeat Pats 34-31 in overtime
Jay Feely kicked the game-winning 34-yard field goal for New York. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The
Penn State kicker still looks for game winner
Senior Kevin Kelly hasn’t had one since his freshman season and that came after two misses.
Can this sticky situation be solved?
Dear Heloise: My husband helped me out with the laundry, only he left gum in his pocket, and now I
Still wondering why he was denied the right to vote
Opinion: Still wondering why he was denied the right to vote EDITOR: I am citizen of the United States
Mayors, governors prod Congress for financial aid
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is among the nation’s governors and mayors who are prodding Congress to
Sentencing is called off after withdrawal request
The defendant had pleaded guilty in June. YOUNGSTOWN — A planned sentencing for a man who
Summit focuses on how to organize
The city doesn’t know yet how much of the federal bailout money it will get. WARREN — The
5,000 Census jobs in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau has 5,000 jobs to fill in Ohio as it prepares for the 2010
Goligoski scores game-winner for Pens in shootout
Pittsburgh scored its fifth straight victory beating the Flyers 5-4. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Penguins
TCTC surpasses benchmarks for work-force development
CHAMPION — For the first time in its history, the Trumbull Career and Technical Center has either
INTENSE TRAINING: Goodlet had to be trained in rope, confined space, water and tower rescues. These
INTENSE TRAINING: Goodlet had to be trained in rope, confined space, water and tower rescues. These
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Todd and Nicole Mariani, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 12.
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