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Special prosecutors appointed for Mahoning County ethics probe
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County common pleas judges have appointed four special prosecutors to
Liberty Union excited for chance to play Ursuline
YOUNGSTOWN — In 24 years as the Liberty Union High football coach, Dan Johnson never enjoyed a
Politicians dropping out of race to replace Boccieri
YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to selecting John Boccieri’s replacement in the Ohio Senate, it could end
Put care behind the winter driving wheel
With snow expected through Friday, motorists should heed two simple words of advice: Be careful!
Ronald McDonald visits Children’s Rehabilitation Center
HOWLAND — “What is that costume?” 4-year-old Nikos Monro asked Ronald McDonald as he met the red-
Man hangs himself in Lawrence County jail
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man who hanged himself in the Lawrence County jail this weekend had given no
Houses deliberately set ablaze on Forest View
YOUNGSTOWN — Two vacant houses on Forest View Avenue on the East Side were deliberately set on fire
Home Savings’ parent company declares stock dividend, not cash
YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Home Savings and Loan Co. declared its first dividend of stock
Annual Winterfest Dance is set for Dec. 3
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s an event that area special needs students look forward to all year long. The
WORTH A LOOK | Area events open to the public
AUCTIONS • St. John Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church, 725 Cedar Ave., Sharon, Pa., is having a
Proud mom mourns son who died in Iraq
Linda Clark of Boardman described her son as ‘very caring, fun loving and adventurous.’
Brady Quinn’s future is now for desperate Browns
Cleveland’s hope of salvaging the season ride on the second-year quarterback’s shoulders. ORCHARD
After 100 years, agency still puts the family first
The agency got its start in 1908 as the Charity Organization Society. YOUNGSTOWN — Identifying
Penn St. controls Rose Bowl destiny
A win over Michigan State will send the Nittany Lions to a BCS contest. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
Michigan’s Rodriguez foresees an opportunity
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan-Ohio State joke was making its rounds on both sides of the border
Yorks aid campaign for park
The park’s fund-raising effort has a $2.3 million goal. BOARDMAN — A couple heavily involved in
Charitable Eagles tie Bengals
The 13-13 deadlock was the NFL’s first in six seasons. CINCINNATI (AP) — Donovan McNabb expected
Center gives support in unexpected pregnancies
The facility offers facts, support and preparation for expecting mothers. YOUNGSTOWN — Joy
Pupils’ project takes flight
Austintown first-graders send care packages to Mexico to teach pupils about the monarch butterfly.
Address book keeps Web site passwords easily available
Dear Heloise: Here’s a hint I use. I keep an address book near my computer. I put the names, in
She can’t scratch plan to help
Dear Annie: I’m 14 and have a good friend I’ll call “Emily.” Emily recently told me she is having
Iraq approves security pact with the U.S.
U.S. troops will completely withdraw by the end of 2011. BAGHDAD — After months of painstaking
UNDER THE HELMET … With local pros How local NFL players fared Sunday:
Pierre Garcon (wide receiver, Mount Union, Colts) — Returned a kickoff 46 yards in Indianapolis’ 33-
Water system flushing continues in Leetonia
Water system flushing continues in Leetonia LEETONIA — Village water customers are advised that
YSU starts ‘F’ grade to lessen aid losses
Federal grants and loans to students failing to complete courses must be returned. YOUNGSTOWN
LOCAL
LOCAL Expectations met for those expecting kMore than 18,000 women have benefited from services
Unbeaten Mount Union draws 6-4 Randolph-Macon to open
Thomas More and Washington & Jefferson are playoff qualifiers. ALLIANCE — Unbeaten and top-
“It looked like lava coming down a volcano.”
Opinion: “It looked like lava coming down a volcano.” Leslie Hollis Lopez Of Montecito, Calif., where an
Supplier woes put auto industry in serious danger, experts warn
NEW YORK (AP) — The financial woes of U.S. automakers have grabbed Washington’s attention, but
Regional Business Digest
REGION Third Frontier executive to speak on tech advances YOUNGSTOWN — Norm Chagnon, executive
if you go
if you go Who: The Dead Schembechlers with Watershed and The Bom Sellack When: 8 p.m. Thursday
Four-TD second quarter propels 49ers to Rams rout
San Francisco snapped a six-game losing streak with a 35-16 romp. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — After
Pharmacy schools have the Rx for employment blues
Pharmacists remain in short supply around the nation, especially in rural areas. SACRAMENTO,
Raise the gas tax
Raise the gas tax Washington Post: The price of crude oil closed at $57.04 a barrel on Friday.
UNDER SUSPENSION
UNDER SUSPENSION Ohio drivers By year since 2003: 2007 Number of drivers: 7,908,321 Number
Ohio State women overwhelm Army
Buckeyes center Jantel Lavender scored 28 points in the 36-point victory. COLUMBUS (AP) — The
SWEDEN
SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, Nov. 12: Is the South’s long period of political sway in the
Slippery Rock women fall to LeMoyne
KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Julie Molloy finished with 17 points and five assists Sunday, but Slippery Rock fell
Local peace group opposes school for security forces
Opinion: Local peace group opposes school for security forces EDITOR: The poor of Latin America cry out
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 7 uA K Q J 7 6 3 vA 9 8 w7 What
Today is Monday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2008. There are 44 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2008. There are 44 days left in the year. On this date in
Economic pinch places historic sites on hiatus
WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) — Houston, we have a problem. Neil Armstrong’s spacesuits, a capsule he
NASCAR ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Stewart ends Gibbs tenure: A ninth-place finish was not the way Tony Stewart envisioned his last
Cowboys’ 14-10 victory keeps them in NFC wild-card chase
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Tony Romo celebrated the go-ahead touchdown pass by bouncing up and down like a
McCartney wants to release 14-minute Beatles song
McCartney wants to release 14-minute Beatles song LONDON — Paul McCartney says it’s time an
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Sunday’s women’s games
No. 19 Baylor 81, No. 2 Stanford 65 WACO, Texas — Rachel Allison scored 20 of her 25 points in the
Tillman’s 19 points lead Ohio U. to 19-point win
Bowling Green, Cincinnati and Dayton also posted basketball victories. ATHENS, Ohio — Jerome
Unlucky 13 for Chargers
The Steelers’ offbeat 11-10 victory extended San Diego’s regular-season streak in Pittsburgh.
Obama on CBS: Security, economy are priorities
The president-elect said he has spent recent days on short- and long-term issues. WASHINGTON (AP)
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Golden State 121, L.A. Clippers 103 New Jersey 119, Atlanta 107 Philadelphia
More Californians flee fires
Concerns about air quality forced organizers to cancel a marathon in Pasadena. DIAMOND BAR, Calif.
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Canadiens 3, Blues 2, SO ST. LOUIS — Alexei Kovalev scored the lone shootout goal to give Montreal
Showdown looms in Congress over bailout of auto industry
The Senate and White House pose the toughest hurdle for the Democrats’ plan. WASHINGTON (AP) —
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Mavericks 124, Knicks 114, OT NEW YORK — Dirk Nowitzki scored seven of his season-high 39 points
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
Titans 24, Jaguars 14 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Kerry Collins threw three touchdown passes, Albert
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Sunday’s men’s games
No. 8 Duke 82, Rhode Island 79 DURHAM, N.C. — Kyle Singler hit two free throws with 19.4 seconds
Edwards wins Florida battle; Johnson captures Cup chase
The NASCAR leader’s 15th-place finish was enough to win the season crown. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) —
‘Biggest Loser’ exercises don’t make the cut
On “The Biggest Loser,” contestants arrive fat and leave thin. And in between, they go through an
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Beneficial Ohio v. Leslie Dawson et al, money. Midland
FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFFS PAIRINGS State semifinals DIVISION I
FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFFS PAIRINGS State semifinals DIVISION I Saturday, 7 p.m. Cle. St. Ignatius
Early release for Ohio crack convictions
COLUMBUS (AP) — The federal probation office has determined that 256 crack-cocaine dealers are
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS
FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY PROGRAMS Family Service Agency programs include: Daybreak youth crisis
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library trustees board, 5:15 p.m., Schafer Conference Room, 436 W.
Push to toughen Ohio suspended-license laws
One state official calls the system ‘extremely broken.’ CINCINNATI (AP) — Some judges and
Vermont town ranks as most healthy in U.S.
But Burlington does share some traits with the fattest city in America. What’s the healthiest
CREATIVE CORNUCOPIA: Angela Gaca, 6, of Austintown shows off her still life cornucopia that she
CREATIVE CORNUCOPIA: Angela Gaca, 6, of Austintown shows off her still life cornucopia that she
Truck ban blocks key U.S. supply line into Afghanistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Container trucks and oil tankers bound for U.S and NATO troops in
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Daddy C (Ccamaque)6.204.203.20 Right On Queue (Rivera)11.008.40
Vitamins C and E don’t prevent cancer, study says
About 12 percent of Americans take the supplements. Vitamin C or E pills do not help prevent
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Tito Riley The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Boardman speech team talks its way to the top
Members of the Spartan speech team must audition to be selected. BOARDMAN — Their speaking,
Giuliani considers run for governor, president
The former New York mayor dropped out of this year’s presidential race in January. DUBAI, United
Will Obama’s win force hip-hop to change tune?
Barack Obama was in his last year of high school in 1979 when hip-hop broke out of the ghettos of
When talking about Big Blue, the Dead Schembechlers see red
Rumor has it the band is made up of Ohio State graduates. There’s a moment in last year’s HBO
Never too early to start the 2012 race
Opinion: Barack Obama hadn’t even clinched the 2008 election when a prominent Republican pollster took
In a survey, 68 percent of teens said the current economic situation would have immediate negative
In a survey, 68 percent of teens said the current economic situation would have immediate negative
Reform entitlements to boost the economy
Opinion: Washington may bail out Wall Street. But who will bail out Washington? Sure, foreign investors
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Dear Food Network” (9 p.m., Food Network): Got chow worries? Ask the pros before Thanksgiving.
Singing a different tune
Editorial: Singing a different tune “I want it all ... and I want it now,” was released by the rock group
Wanda Sykes says she’s ‘proud to be gay’
Wanda Sykes says she’s ‘proud to be gay’ LAS VEGAS — Comedian Wanda Sykes says the passage of a
GOP adds to welfare state’s expansion
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Conservatism’s current intellectual chaos reverberated in the Republican ticket’s end-
Ursuline coach Dan Reardon says the next opponent deserves recognition for an impressive 12-1
Ursuline coach Dan Reardon says the next opponent deserves recognition for an impressive 12-1
YSU men display promise
The Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons Saturday. Both lost,
Sunday’s Basketball Scores
Sunday’s Basketball Scores men EAST Adelphi 64, Dominican, N.Y. 50 American International
Spartans open with rout
Spartans open with rout No. 6 Michigan State opened the basketball season with an easy win over
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Erin and Mark Rich, Cortland, boy, Nov. 15 Carrie and Ray Barnes,
Turkey troubles
Economic woes carve into poultry producers’ nest eggs MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thanksgiving is bringing
DAY AT THE MUSEUM
Thanksgiving stories and a still life of a cornucopia were part of the free Family Day at the
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