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Artist aids Austintown man with facial deformity

AUSTINTOWN — Ed Port’s facial deformity has limited his ability to secure a job, hampered him

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Boardman police arrest man accused of robbing woman

BOARDMAN — Police arrested a Youngstown man Saturday whom they accused of robbing a woman outside of


YSU falls to Niagara

YOUNGSTOWN — Coach Cindy Martin isn’t pleased with her Youngstown State University women’s


Police investigate shooting of South Side man

YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating a shooting this morning where the victim was found lying


Pens fall to Canucks

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pavol Demitra scored twice, Daniel and Henrik Sedin had three points each and the


Audubon Society has session on hawks Tuesday in Canfield

CANFIELD — The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley will meet Tuesday with Jim Kerr, curator of the


More than 30 entries participate in Columbiana Christmas parade

COLUMBIANA — If there are fire trucks, marching bands, Boy Scouts and floats, then it must be a


Springfield Twp. Fire Department’s Christmas tree sale is Nov. 29

NEW MIDDLETOWN — The Springfield Township Fire Department’s Christmas tree sale will begin at 1 p.m.


CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events

CLUBS • Girard K. of C. Auxiliary will have a Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Caf 422.


Canfield High club collects cards of cheer for troops in Iraq

CANFIELD — Holiday cheer flowed through Canfield High School as students and faculty signed 1,343


Tuition drop for W. Pa. is likely

The university is still contemplating a general tuition increase next fall. YOUNGSTOWN —


Lordstown feels pain of GM cuts

Union and management must sacrifice for GM to receive federal aid, analysts say. General


Shooting victim dies after life support is removed

Two sons say they think their father was killed trying to help someone. WARREN — David


American Standard strike ends; workers take pay, pension cuts

The union plans to file an unfair-labor-practice complaint. SALEM — Operations at American


Fahey ‘nose’ the way

The Washington & Jefferson College football team, led by record-breaking senior quarterback Bobby


Off to a (n)ice start

North American hockey league After beating U.S. National team, the Phantoms are 3-0 at the Centre


Penguins will have Donaldson on radar

YSU holds a 13-10 advantage in the series. Youngstown has had good success when playing the week


Buckeyes can’t get complacent with Blue

A win and OSU can grab a share of the Big Ten title and continue to stand in line for a spot in the


Through floods and flurries, Ursuline able to stay focused

It was snowy outside and wet inside as the Irish prepared for tonight’s game. YOUNGSTOWN —


KeyCorp shares tumble after dividend is slashed

KeyCorp said it’s looking for flexibility to make more loans. KeyCorp shares tumbled Friday, as


TODAY

TODAY Nightlife The Smackdaddys, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., McMenamy’s, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road,


Gates says he wants to add troops in Afghanistan

Gates says he wants to add troops in Afghanistan CORNWALLIS, Nova Scotia — Defense Secretary


Son is ticked off when his ‘Dad’ time changes to all the time

Dear Annie: I am a 47-year-old male, own my own business and work hard. My dad is 77, widowed and


FREE AT LAST

Boardman family rejoices as son is freed from jail by government The family thanked neighbors, The

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Thank God for blessings by taking action

BOARDMAN — It’s that season. Some people are focusing on who’s hosting Thanksgiving dinner and


Clown mission: Make ’em laugh

International clown ministry opens doors to share message of Gospel. MODESTO, Calif. — Sid


Lawyer for ex-firefighter works to avoid already-set arson trial

The fired firefighter was suspended for two weeks in a separate incident. YOUNGSTOWN — An


Food-basket demand quadruples

The Rescue Mission is distributing 50 food baskets a week. YOUNGSTOWN — The Rescue Mission of


Hearing set Dec. 10 on seizure of business

The city seeks to demolish the machine shop for a street extension for a YSU project.


Churches in D.C. offer haven for First Family

Metropolitan AME Church is ready to roll out the red carpet along with metal detectors.


Charity plays a vital role in life of a Christian

“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:36) Brothers and sisters, it is


CASH CRUNCH | By the numbers

CASH CRUNCH | By the numbers General Motors has said it could collapse in weeks as it comes


MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Friday 1st—Redneck B (Pereira)4.803.202.60 Melt Down (Nguyen)4.003.00


Nowadays, Eve Plumb doesn’t mind living in Marcia’s shadow

Eve Plumb is not the “Brady Bunch” daughter who’s been in the headlines. That would be Maureen


FDA rule may spoil carcass disposal

Some rendering plants will stop processing cattle carcasses, which may lead to improper disposal by


AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Friday’s games

MEN Mount Union 76, Penn State-New Kensington 40 BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — Freshman guard Ryan


OHIO PLAYOFFS State semifinals FRIDAY’S RESULTS DIVISION II

OHIO PLAYOFFS State semifinals FRIDAY’S RESULTS DIVISION II Cin. Anderson 14, Cols. DeSales 10


Chrysler, GM running out of cash fast

Ford has a major stockpile of reserves and says it can survive through 2009. DETROIT (AP) — When


TODAY YSU vs. Western Illinois

TODAY YSU vs. Western Illinois Kickoff: 2:05 Where: Alfred D. Boyer Stadium in Macomb, Ill.


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Todd R. Chellis, 30, of 4811 Westchester Drive, #213,


NHL ROUNDUP \ Friday’s games

Bruins 4, Panthers 2 BOSTON — Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist each to


Florida student commits suicide in front of live Internet audience

The man’s family was infuriated that no one did anything to stop him. MIAMI (AP) — A college


New Yorker eyed for Treasury chief

Timothy Geithner will face the daunting task of dealing with the ongoing economic meltdown.


local

local Thanksgiving charity basketball game YOUNGSTOWN — The A.C.O.P Center will present a


Steelers win, but worries remain

Pittsburgh’s offense still isn’t where it needs to be and the team is dealing with three more


Also today

Also today What: PIAA Class A District 10 Championship The matchup: Farrell (10-2) vs.


Births for 2008-11-22

Area births


Gas drops to lowest price in more than three years

It’s impossible to know how low the price of gas will go, the AAA says. HOUSTON (AP) — Only four


thanksgiving services At churches in the Mahoning Valley

Here’s a listing of Thanksgiving services in the area. Services are listed by date, starting with


Boccieri’s tenure in Senate sets bar high for successor

Editorial: As Democrats in the Ohio Senate prepare to fill the 33rd District seat being vacated by John


2009 schedule

JUNE 19 — vs. Jamestown 20 — vs. Jamestown 21 — vs. Jamestown 22 — vs. State College 23 — vs.


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 20.57 1.65 Avalon


Road Runners will meet at Bears Den Cabin

Road Runners will meet at Bears Den Cabin YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Road Runners Club will meet


“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): The Speech and Communications

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): The Speech and Communications Department at


Presidential transition adds uncertainty to markets

xx xx xx WASHINGTON (AP) — Why aren’t the government bailouts working? The presidential


Protest, civility in democracy

Dallas Morning News: After the Proposition 8 victory in California overturned the state Supreme


U.S. must educate members of military

Opinion: American citizens recognize that our soldiers serving during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan


Man sentenced for fires at church, park

MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania man who set fires that destroyed an amusement park


REGION

REGION Connecting Point at Cleat’s WARREN — The Trumbull County Connecting Point will be at 5


Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Pete Wentz have baby

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Pete Wentz have baby NEW YORK — Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the


Crisis drives up interest in economics

Instructors enjoy being able to use real-life events to explain concepts in class. NEW YORK (AP) —


Education deficit as bad as budget deficit

Opinion: While Congress spends — and plans to spend — like the proverbial drunken sailor to “bailout” various


Lessons and Carols

Lessons and Carols YOUNGSTOWN — The annual Festival of Lessons and Carols will be at 7 p.m. Nov.


‘Chinese Democracy’ arrives

But was the long-delayed Guns N’ Roses album worth the wait? Guns N’ Roses’ new album,


Bagnolese Club marks anniversary with dinner, dance

YOUNGSTOWN — The 70th anniversary of the founding of the Ladies Bagnolese Club was celebrated Oct.


Sign of summer

Sign of summer The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will have six Thursday Buck Nights, six Friday night


Voices of faith: What aspect of your faith do you find most difficult to explain?

Voices of faith: What aspect of your faith do you find most difficult to explain? Arvind Khetia,


Fox’s ‘24’ clock to start ticking again

Once again, Jack’s back. “24” has been off the air for nearly 20 months, and the seventh season


GUNS N’ ROSES The struggle for ‘Democracy’

This timeline illustrates the 14-year ordeal that will culminate in Sunday’s release of ‘Chinese


“CNN Presents: One Crime at a Time” (8 p.m., CNN): In 2007, two years after Hurricane

“CNN Presents: One Crime at a Time” (8 p.m., CNN): In 2007, two years after Hurricane Katrina


Akron can’t solve Young in Pitt loss

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sam Young gave Akron problems no matter where he was on the floor, scoring 26


Thursday’s Game

Thursday’s Game Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Jets at Tennessee, 1 p.m.


for thanksgiving Prayer and more

Thanksgiving Day of Prayer: OurPrayer, an outreach ministry of Guideposts, will observe Monday as


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


Scrappers release schedule

NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will have six Thursday Buck Nights, six Friday night fireworks


State playoffs | Area history

1972 CLASS AAA State Semifinals Warren Western Reserve 23, Toledo Scott 15 State Finals Warren


4 men injured in related accidents

ROGERS — Two men were in critical condition late Friday at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Youngstown,


Dow rebounds, rising 494 points on latest news

New York Fed president Timothy Geithner is likely to be nominated for treasury secretary. NEW


FREE TURKEY DINNERS Where and when

Churches and other area groups are offering free community Thanksgiving dinners before or on the


Benefit dinner set for Huntington’s disease victim

GIRARD — A benefit dinner will be Sunday for a McDonald resident who suffers from a degenerative


Pa. mourns first female lieutenant governor

At a Capitol memorial ceremony, Hillary Clinton said Catherine Baker Knoll was a pioneer for women.


Lottery vendors

Lottery vendors Donations Here is a list of the 2008 donations to the Democratic Governors


Mount Union preview \ Today’s game

RANDOLPH-MACON (6-4) vs. MOUNT UNION (10-0) When: Noon. Where: Mount Union Stadium, Alliance.


ysu tuition

ysu tuition Out-of-state break Youngstown State University trustees are considering eliminating


Columbiana County | Indictments

A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following: Michael W. Grace, 19, of Goshen


Ohio state semifinals \ Friday’s games

Division II Cin. Anderson 14, Cols. DeSales 10 DAYTON — Kyle Slater ran for 255 yards and a


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Nov 23rd. Week 12 CLEVELAND3Houston Buffalo 3KANSAS


Win would clinch Rose for Penn St.

The weather should be ideal for a guy like Michigan State tailback Javon Ringer. STATE COLLEGE,


After son’s death, father sues company that installed tires

The ill-fated motorcyclist was going 65 to 75 mph, witness said. YOUNGSTOWN — The father of a


Shiites burn effigy of Bush in protest

Shiites oppose the U.S.-Iraqi accord that outlines U.S. troop withdrawal. BAGHDAD (AP) — A


news shows \ Sunday lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — David Axelrod, senior adviser to


Women’s top 25 \ Friday’s games

No. 5 Tennessee 66, Chattanooga 63. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Glory Johnson scored 19 points and Vicki


Today \ YSU women (0-2) vs. Niagara (0-2)

When: 5:15 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), MyYTV (tape delayed tonight following


Today YSU men (0-2) vs. Allegheny (1-1)

When: 7:35 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), MyYTV (tape delayed at 10 p.m.)


NBA roundup Friday’s games

NBA Roundup \ Friday’s games 76ers 89, Clippers 88 PHILADELPHIA — Elton Brand beat his former


Mental health board thanks community for renewing levy

The Mental Health Board’s Crisis Intervention Training program has 96 graduates. YOUNGSTOWN —


Today No. 10 OSU vs. Michigan

Today No. 10 OSU vs. Michigan Kickoff: Noon at the Horseshoe in Columbus Records: Ohio State


Connecticut manages to keep LaSalle in check in 89-81 victory

The Duke Blue Devils won their four games in the 2K Sports Classic by an average of 28.5 points.


Lottery vendors gave to Dems, records show

One vendor’s lottery contract is at the center of a lawsuit. COLUMBUS (AP) — Two vendors competing


Horizon roundup \ Friday’s games

San Diego 73, Valparaiso 66 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands — Gyno Pomare’s 17 points helped


Rapper testifies for prosecution in murder trial

T.I. said the shooting stemmed from a fight at a club. CINCINNATI (AP) — Rapper T.I. testified


Today No. 7 Penn State vs. No. 17 Michigan State

Today No. 7 Penn State vs. No. 17 Michigan State Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium in State


Items sought for children

Items sought for children YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks is calling on the public’s help to


Doggone good hints keep pets safe

Dear Readers: The holidays are almost here, which means it is time to think about making a