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Phantoms complete sweep of St. Louis
YOUNGSTOWN — A bloodied Trevor Shively walked out to the main concourse of the Chevy Centre to sign
Inspired by Youngstown's grit, these California guys borrow its name
They were inspired by Youngstown.
YSU men fall in season opener
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s men’s basketball team opened its season on a sour note Saturday
Pavlik excited to fight at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Prior to his ascent to the top of the middleweight class, Kelly Pavlik fought Lenord
LANI ZURKO/JASON SENVISKY
LANI ZURKO JASON SENVISKY • BOARDMAN — Jason John Senvisky of Salem and his bride, the former Lani
ALAINA GIANGIULI/JASON JAMIESON
ALAINA GIANGIULI JASON JAMIESON SBlt YOUNGSTOWN — Alaina Giangiuli, a daughter of Gene and Kim
YSU women lose big in opener
KENT — Youngstown State women’s coach Cindy Martin knows her team is not going to win a lot of games
Columbiana Christmas parade accepting entries
Entry forms are available at www.columbianachamber.com.
Auto supplier: GM aid must include terms
GM needs to restructure and lower its costs, a local supplier says. Much of Darrell McNair’s
Strikers wait for state to decide unemployment-benefit status
American Standard strikers said they are getting great support from the community. SALEM — On
Revised budget to cut 50-60 workers in Warren
The budget will be presented at the finance committee meeting Monday. WARREN — The city
Boy, 2, fatally shoots himself in chest with dad’s gun
SMITH TOWNSHIP — A self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest claimed the life of 2-year-old Jacob
Burglar given 15 years in prison
A victim’s daughter said the burglar preyed on the sick and elderly. YOUNGSTOWN — A notorious
Warren man to face federal charges of sex with young boy
WARREN — A 57-year-old Warren man has been charged in federal court with engaging in sexual contact
Buckeyes back in Big Ten race
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State got a boost last week from a team not even on its schedule.
Cheliras takes aim for OSU
Imagine this: You are shooting a smallbore .22 caliber rifle at a target 50 feet away, whose
Leclaire has 36 saves in Blue Jackets’ win
Columbus won its third straight over Buffalo and tied a franchise mark for largest margin of
Sweet voices lift YSU’s ‘Little Women’
YOUNGSTOWN — In the past decade, Broadway has become more dependent on books to provide material for
Youngstown to prepare site for new Exal Corp. plant
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will start preparing the site for a new Exal Corp. plant even though the can
Lavender excels in OSU opener
A prized freshman point guard gave the coaching staff and medical staff a scare when she fell.
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Ohio State vs. Illinois Kickoff: Noon today in Champagne, Ill. Records: Ohio State
Clinton could be a mixed blessing
WASHINGTON (AP) — During the Democrats’ quarrelsome nominating contest, Hillary Rodham Clinton
Recipients honor organ donors for impact
Bill Pacak said his liver transplant ‘allows me to live life.’ YOUNGSTOWN — A flag will fly
OHIO REGIONAL FINALS
OHIO REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION II Akron Hoban 17, Tallmadge 14 Sylvania Southview 28, Medina
Summit opens with big notions
The White House again warned of the dangers of overeager intervention. WASHINGTON (AP) — World
After slow start, Farrell scoots past Saegertown
The Steelers exploded for three touchdowns in the third period and they never looked back in
Trial set in New Castle gas explosion
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Trial is set to begin Monday for Patrick Henry, who authorities have said
Distraught man transported to hospital
AUSTINTOWN — A township man was transported to a hospital after threatening suicide with a sawed-
Still in the hunt
Still in the hunt Tony Pike threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and No. 22 Cincinnati remained
BANDITS ALMOST STEAL ONE
Erik Higby’s goal in the extra session gave the Phantoms a 4-3 win over St. Louis YOUNGSTOWN
District domination: 11 Irish make team
Six Valley standouts earned player of the year honors, while two coaches captured awards on the
BUDGET CUTS
BUDGET CUTS City of Warren The following are details of the cuts included in a budget to be
Fosters become ‘forever families’
WARREN — When single dad Don Hall’s son, Kevin, graduated from Southington High School a couple of
Kanye West arrested after nightclub fracas
Kanye West arrested after nightclub fracas LONDON — Rapper Kanye West was arrested after a fracas
NASCAR puts brakes on tests
The suspension will help teams save several million dollars in 2009. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) —
news shows Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William R. Thomas, 31, of 142 Callahan Road, Canfield, and
Man dies after being injured in garage fire
Man dies after being injured in garage fire HUBBARD — An elderly man injured in a fire in a home
City man indicted in aggravated robbery
The victim followed the robbery suspect to get a license number. YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old
Cincinnati remains in Big East hunt
The win gave the Bearcats a half-game lead over idle West Virginia and Pitt. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)
St. Patrick School plans Night at the Races
St. Patrick School plans Night at the Races HUBBARD — On Nov. 22, St. Patrick School will sponsor
Euro-using nations officially in recession
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The 15 countries that use the euro are officially in a recession, the
Obama to meet with McCain
CHICAGO (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama will meet Monday with John McCain in talks that Obama’s
Firefighters gain ground on blaze
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters were holding their own Friday against a wildfire that
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): The Mahoning Valley Professional
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): The Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club
Girls Night at the J promises bazaar fun
Special to The Vindicator WOMEN OF THE J: The Jewish Community Center plans a Girls Night Out
Town hopes to hit an oil jackpot
A once-dying North Dakota town is sitting on a potential oil jackpot. PARSHALL, N.D. (AP) — In
Auto rescue package gains more Republican support
This could be one of the last showdowns between the White House and the Democratic Congress.
A DRIVE TO RECYCLE
Green Team calls for year-end tonnage boost Recycling numbers in the county have not yet exceeded
Iraqi premier backs accord
It’s not perfect, but it’s better than other options, an official said. BAGHDAD — After months
NHL ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games
Capitals 3, Devils 1 WASHINGTON — Brooks Laich and Tomas Fleischmann each scored to lead the
Cafaro takes on challenge as Senate minority leader
Editorial: Capri Cafaro is a rarity in the Ohio General Assembly: She actually reads legislation from cover to
Bailout demands oversight
Scripps Howard: When Congress established the $700 billion bailout fund, it promised strict and
Consumers cut back, hurting retail sales
Retailers suffered through the weakest October in at least 39 years. WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers,
China tries to force woman to have abortion
The woman and her husband already have two daughters. BEIJING — A Muslim Uighur woman who is
For the Obamas, it’s not private vs. public
Opinion: The Obamas can be grateful that it looks like they’ll be spared the debate that dogged the Clintons
Women \ Friday’s other games
TCU 80, No. 3 Maryland 68 FORT WORTH, Texas — TK LaFleur scored 28 points and TCU upset Maryland
Major study in Pa. Head Start programs finds success in mix of playing, learning
Preschoolers who had enriched instruction scored higher on tests for school readiness. WASHINGTON
Warship visiting Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Longer than a football field, yet fast as a Jet Ski, the Navy’s newest warship is
Sarah Barracuda now is the Scapegoat
Opinion: BOSTON — Have you ever seen a transformation this fast? In barely two months, the Barracuda became
Will Obama’s presidency use cyberspace?
Opinion: Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first politician to master the use of radio as a way to communicate
Today is Saturday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2008. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2008. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date
Penn State starts Rose Bowl run
The Nittany Lions control their own destiny with two games remaining. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
Obama to use Web for addresses
CHICAGO (AP) — This isn’t your grandfather’s fireside chat. President-elect Barack Obama plans to
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 7 uA K Q J 7 6 3 vA 9 8 w7 What is your
Justice Department OKs sale of Anheuser-Busch to InBev
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department approved a $52 billion beer buzz Friday, allowing Belgium-
Wall Street ends rough week lower
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended a turbulent week with another astonishing show of volatility
Horizon roundup \ Friday’s games
UW-Milwaukee 75, Loyola Marymount 51 AMES, Iowa — Tone Boyle hit four of his team’s 14 3-pointers
Threats against Obama on the rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Threats against a new president historically spike right after an election, but
No. 2 UConn rolls to easy victory in opener, 81-55
No. 5 Pittsburgh also had an easy time with Fairleigh Dickinson, 86-63. STORRS, Conn. — Hasheem
NBA ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games
Bobcats 104, Jazz 96 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Raymond Felton scored 23 points, Gerald Wallace added 22
Paintings show 23 from Ohio who died in Iraq war
CINCINNATI (AP) — Three-year-old Christian Kreuter will see a life-size image of the father he never
Johnson will start in 30th spot on Sunday
Second place Carl Edwards will have a big jump starting in the fourth spot. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) —
Space shuttle blasts off
The launch was almost called off because of an unsecured door on the launch pad. CAPE CANAVERAL,
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney This week: Dave Blaney qualified 33rd for Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead
YSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL \ Today’s game
YSU (0-0) at KENT STATE (0-0) When: 2 p.m. Where: M.A.C. Center, Kent Radio: WKBN-AM (570)
Trumbull deputy honored by state sheriffs’ group
The man who fired on Diehl had a blood-alcohol level of 0.23 and had drugs in his system. WARREN
Sharon council gives first reading to tax increase
The mayor says the budget has a shortfall of $380,000 without the tax increase. SHARON, Pa. —
Man who raped boy gets 10 years
YOUNGSTOWN — A 29-year-old Meadowbrook Avenue man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he
Police to spend time with residents
Only uniformed officers in marked cars will make the visits. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Residents
Testing contradicts lawsuit over water bills
The test showed the water meter is reading correctly. GIRARD — A Liberty Township resident
TOGETHER: Chase and Devan Hall, 10 and 13, respectively, pose together in Probate Judge Thomas
TOGETHER: Chase and Devan Hall, 10 and 13, respectively, pose together in Probate Judge Thomas
Russian lawmakers vote to extend president’s term
Russian lawmakers vote to extend president’s term MOSCOW — Russian lawmakers moved to lengthen the
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games N.Y. Jets 34, New England 31, OT Sunday’s Games Denver at Atlanta, 1 p.m.
Environmental club opposes coal plant
SALEM — A proposed coal-to-liquid fuel plant here is not directly affected by a Thursday ruling
Business news digest
REGION Avalon Holdings reports 3rd-quarter earnings HOWLAND — Avalon Holdings Corp. earned
multistate
multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 3-18-19-30-34 Mega Ball, 3 OHIO Friday night: Pick
This was a mistake — no shaved Sherlock
Dear Heloise: We recently took our dog, Sherlock, to a groomer because he needed to be shaved. The
Unexpected guests spoil plans for family vacation
Dear Annie: My sister and I are very close. We had our weddings a month apart and are guardians for
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