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Historical society schedules children’s program
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center is hosting a history program for children ages 8 to 12
I-680 southbound reopened
AUSTINTOWN — Interstate 680 southbound at the Interstate 80/state Route 11 interchange reopened
McDonald tree-lighting ceremony is Saturday
McDONALD — The 27th annual McDonald Village tree lighting will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the Ramsey
I-680 southbound closed at I-80/Route 11 interchange
Interstate 680 southbound is closed at the Interstate 80/state Route 11 interchange because of an
Back to work at American Standard in Salem
SALEM — About 340 workers returned Monday to American Standard after ending their strike last
Warren man arraigned on charges involving shooting of David Petrosky
WARREN — A city man accused of a robbery and assault that ultimately took a man’s life will be in
More people lining up to replace Boccieri in state Senate
YOUNGSTOWN — An ex-Youngstown councilman, a congressional staffer and a former local television news
Greenville man accidentally shoots himself, dies of wound
GREENVILLE, Pa. — A Greenville man was killed when his gun accidentally went off while he was
GM Lordstown identifies ways to cut costs
LORDSTOWN — The Lordstown car plant will save $1.5 million in annual operating costs by moving some
President-elect Obama names treasury secretary, outlines economic recovery goals
CHICAGO — President-elect Barack Obama, warning that “we are facing an economic crisis of historic
Kids put their spin on Thanksgiving feast
YOUNGSTOWN — The participants were tiny but the story was big as kindergarten pupils at Paul C. Bunn
Felonious assault charge filed after stabbing in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — A township woman is charged with felonious assault after an argument with her husband
Firefighters kept busy with South Side fires
YOUNGSTOWN — A tow truck was unable to remove two cars from inside a burning garage at 441 Almyra
Retailers offering big deals to keep cash coming in
Retailers struggling in a down economy are starting to make every day seem like the day after
Canfield trustees have special meeting Tuesday
CANFIELD— The township board of trustees will have a special meeting Tuesday. The meeting, which
Going out of business sales require cautious shopping
A sagging economy presents another risk for shoppers — going-out-business sales. Shoppers need to
Man with a gun robs Little Milly’s Pizza
YOUNGSTOWN — A man with a gun robbed Little Milly’s Pizza on Mahoning Avenue after first ordering a
Man robbed on city’s West Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A 42-year-old Granada Avenue man urinating outside a store in the 2700 block of
New Castle City Council meeting moved to Tuesday
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has moved its regular public meeting from Thursday to Tuesday because
Water line break in Ursuline closes high school today
YOUNGSTOWN — A broken water line feeding a second floor drinking fountain kept Ursuline High School
PBS 45/49 sets up number to call for digital broadcasting help
Western Reserve Public Media, which operates PBS 45/49, has set up a help desk phone for people who
Rich Center pupils present quilts to Rescue Mission
YOUNGSTOWN — A summer art project at the Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism at
Buckeyes wonder which bowl
Ohio State doesn’t know which one — Sugar, Orange or Fiesta — or a Jan. 1 game. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Webb gets mixed reviews from city school board
Some criticized Youngstown’s superintendent for not keeping the board informed on issues.
Findlay Liberty-Benton has 11 shutouts this year.
Findlay Liberty-Benton has 11 shutouts this year. YOUNGSTOWN — The undefeated Ursuline High
Browns home skid hits 3
Cleveland’s mistakes open gates to 16-6 loss to Texans The error-prone Browns can forget about any
Valley reps look ahead to Obama’s first year
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is ‘open to listening’ about a 2010 Senate candidacy. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mother’s advice: No license, no borrowing car
Allowing an unlicensed driver to use your car can result in a charge of wrongful entrustment, as one
Kent State continues on unbeaten trail
KENT — Kent State rolled North Carolina-Wilmington Sunday afternoon, building a solid second-half
Museum reopening to feature Singer works
SALEM — The Salem branch of the Butler Institute of American Art is expected to reopen early next
OSU women lose to Auburn in OT
Ohio State was unable to hold a lead late in regulation. AUBURN, Ala. — Certain moments last
Police tell owners to put markings on metal items
1Property owner and landlord George Papalios’ name appears as a victim in Soroka’s files more times
Clyde Singer’s America Art showings
Clyde Singer’s America Art showings The Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. North, is hosting
Pizza shop robbed
Pizza shop robbed YOUNGSTOWN — A would-be customer ordered a cheese pizza at Little Milly’s Pizza,
Cause & Effect
Hundreds attend dinner to support McDonald man 111That largely summed up Mike Kutsch’s
An impressive trick: ‘Mentalist’ is TV hit
BURBANK, Calif. — In a ho-hum TV season in which most new shows have been greeted with a collective
Falling auto sales affect numerous related industries
Auto suppliers employ 600,000 people throughout the country. Ford Motor Co.’s F-150 pickup is
Trek introduces chainless bicycles
Unlike chains, the new belts require little maintenance. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pedalers of the
Community gives thanks at service in middle school
AUSTINTOWN — The program proclaimed this passage, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving” (Psalm 100
Round two for automakers
Editorial: Round two for automakers If only they had gotten together and shared a private jet to Washington,
In a study, 92 percent of entrepreneurs said they do not feel their needs are being represented or
In a study, 92 percent of entrepreneurs said they do not feel their needs are being represented or
Church, community give thanks
AUSTINTOWN — The program proclaimed this passage, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving” (Psalm 100
DENMARK
DENMARK Politiken, Copenhagen, Nov. 19: Barack Obama, the United States’ next president, plans to
Notre Dame hits another new low
Saturday’s loss was the third time this season the Irish blew a second-half lead. SOUTH BEND, Ind.
NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
Jets 34, Titans 13 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brett Favre threw two touchdown passes and Leon Washington
Critics unfair to WHINSEC
Opinion: Critics unfair to WHINSEC EDITOR: Last Monday’s letter, “Local peace group opposes school for
TOP 25 ROUNDUP
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Sunday’s women’s games No. 4 North Carolina 80, No. 2 Oklahoma 79 NORMAN, Okla.
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Diana and Joseph Murphy, Canfield, boy, Nov. 21. Shelli and
Indoor facility is priority
The 2008 season for the Youngstown State football team came to an end Saturday afternoon with an
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints City Bank N.D. v. Kenneth Way, other civil. Stanley Koziel Sr.
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Heroes” (9 p.m., NBC): Can the wayward “Heroes” get its mojo back — or is it a lost cause? In
SCRAP METAL THEFT
SCRAP METAL THEFT Youngstown investigations The Youngstown Police Department has dedicated an
SUNDAY LOTTERIES
SUNDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 2-0-3 Pick 4, 9-1-7-7 Rolling Cash 5, 20-26-
SUPERINTENDENT evaluation
SUPERINTENDENT evaluation Board members score chief The Youngstown school board recently
hSlaying in church leaves congregation in shock
hSlaying in church leaves congregation in shock CLIFTON, N.J. — A gunman drove across the country
“Until they show us the plan, we cannot show them the money.”
Opinion: “Until they show us the plan, we cannot show them the money.” Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday night’s games
No. 19 Cincinnati 28, No. 20 Pittsburgh 14 CINCINNATI — Tony Pike threw three touchdown passes,
Joe Paterno has hip replacement
The Penn State coach had successful hip replacement surgery on Sunday. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
ysu
ysu Records broken YOUNGSTOWN — Senior Olivia Arnold and sophomore Ashley Williamson set records
Punk musician Barker sues over plane crash
Punk musician Barker sues over plane crash LOS ANGELES — Punk musician Travis Barker on Friday
Today is Monday, Nov. 24, the 329th day of 2008. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Nov. 24, the 329th day of 2008. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date in
Regional Business Digest
REGION Eagle Rental Purchase opens on Market Street BOARDMAN — Joe Fischer and Randy Lewis have
Obama’s team outlines plan to bring economic recovery
The president-elect will introduce his economic team to the nation today. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott
ohio State championship pairings DIVISION I
ohio State championship pairings DIVISION I Cle. St. Ignatius (13-1) vs. Cin. Elder (13-1), Canton
Big Three don’t have their act together
Opinion: WASHINGTON — What are we to think of the Big Three automakers plea to Congress (and each of us) for
Companies likely to cut back on employee gifts this year
NEW YORK (AP) — Workers shouldn’t count on lavish gift baskets or monogrammed cufflinks from their
Conservative jurist finds fault with ruling on right to bear arms
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Of conservatives’ few victories this year, the most cherished came when the Supreme
Owens’ breakout helps Cowboys
Bottled-up Terrell Owens broke out with seven catches for 213 yards in a 35-22 win. IRVING, Texas
West, Keys, Rihanna double winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye West had nothing to complain about Sunday, as he picked up his first-ever
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Celtics 118, Raptors 103 TORONTO — Ray Allen scored 21 points and Boston led from the start in
Hillary would be superstar diplomat
Opinion: PROVO, Utah — If Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes secretary of State, it could not have escaped the
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Weekend games
WOMEN Westminster 60, Cazenovia 44 ERIE, Pa. — Gina Brunetti scored 18 points and Kaitlin
Ursuline offense girds for title game
Ursuline offense girds for title game kThe undefeated Ursuline High football team (14-0) certainly
AMA award winners
Artist of the Year Chris Brown Pop-Rock Male artist: Chris Brown Female artist: Rihanna
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x8 uA K 7 4 vA Q J 10 wK Q J 7
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Lamonte Jones Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
TODAY
TODAY 3 p.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: St. Joseph’s vs. Texas. 3 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NFL: “Bengals
The shadow of deflation
The shadow of deflation Washington Post: Sign of the times: A local auto dealer is not only
SCHEDULE GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday
SCHEDULE GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday Ursuline vs. Akr. Kenmore at Notre Dame College, 5 p.m.
INSIDE THE HELMET
INSIDE THE HELMET Area NFL players How NFL players with local ties fared Sunday: John Greco
Thursday’s Game
Thursday’s Game Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Jets 34, Tennessee 13 Tampa
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE Fast facts This genetic, progressively degenerative brain disorder often results in a person’s loss of mental faculties and physical control. About the disease:
Symptoms include personality changes, depression, mood swings, forgetfulness, involuntary movements,
ministerial association The details
In its purpose statement, the Greater Austintown Ministerial Association (GAMA) describes itself as
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Devils 7, Lightning 3 TAMPA, Fla. — Dainius Zubrus tied a team record with four goals to help New
Schelotto assists Crew’s 3-1 win over New York
The Argentine assisted on all of Columbus’ goals to receive the game’s MVP award. CARSON, Calif.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Vinatieri’s FG lifts Colts over Chargers
Adam Vinatieri’s 51-yard field goal lifted Indianapolis over San Diego. SAN DIEGO (AP) — This
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s men’s games
Xavier 63, No. 13 Memphis 58 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Terrell Holloway made 10 free throws without
Brother’s perversion divides family
Dear Annie: My brother, “William,” was recently arrested for taking inappropriate pictures of my 8
Puzzling ‘two-for’ hint recycles and saves money, too
Dear Heloise: I love playing the number puzzles and buy the game books when I find them on sale. I
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