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Stories published November 24, 2008

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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) —


Findlay Liberty-Benton has 11 shutouts this year.

Findlay Liberty-Benton has 11 shutouts this year. YOUNGSTOWN — The undefeated Ursuline High


Webb gets mixed reviews from city school board

Some criticized Youngstown’s superintendent for not keeping the board informed on issues.


Valley reps look ahead to Obama’s first year

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is ‘open to listening’ about a 2010 Senate candidacy. YOUNGSTOWN —


Browns home skid hits 3

Cleveland’s mistakes open gates to 16-6 loss to Texans The error-prone Browns can forget about any


Kent State continues on unbeaten trail

KENT — Kent State rolled North Carolina-Wilmington Sunday afternoon, building a solid second-half


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


OSU women lose to Auburn in OT

Ohio State was unable to hold a lead late in regulation. AUBURN, Ala. — Certain moments last


Museum reopening to feature Singer works

SALEM — The Salem branch of the Butler Institute of American Art is expected to reopen early next


Clyde Singer’s America Art showings

Clyde Singer’s America Art showings The Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. North, is hosting


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


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


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


Brother’s perversion divides family

Dear Annie: My brother, “William,” was recently arrested for taking inappropriate pictures of my 8


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


Vinatieri’s FG lifts Colts over Chargers

Adam Vinatieri’s 51-yard field goal lifted Indianapolis over San Diego. SAN DIEGO (AP) — This


Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


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.


NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games

Devils 7, Lightning 3 TAMPA, Fla. — Dainius Zubrus tied a team record with four goals to help New


ministerial association The details

In its purpose statement, the Greater Austintown Ministerial Association (GAMA) describes itself as


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,


Thursday’s Game

Thursday’s Game Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 10 Sunday’s Games N.Y. Jets 34, Tennessee 13 Tampa


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Week 12 NEW ORLEANS11‚Ñ2Green Bay NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog


INSIDE THE HELMET

INSIDE THE HELMET Area NFL players How NFL players with local ties fared Sunday: John Greco


SCHEDULE GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday

SCHEDULE GIRLS BASKETBALL Friday Ursuline vs. Akr. Kenmore at Notre Dame College, 5 p.m.


The shadow of deflation

The shadow of deflation Washington Post: Sign of the times: A local auto dealer is not only


TODAY

TODAY 3 p.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: St. Joseph’s vs. Texas. 3 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NFL: “Bengals


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Lamonte Jones Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is


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


AMA award winners

Artist of the Year Chris Brown Pop-Rock Male artist: Chris Brown Female artist: Rihanna


Ursuline offense girds for title game

Ursuline offense girds for title game kThe undefeated Ursuline High football team (14-0) certainly


AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Weekend games

WOMEN Westminster 60, Cazenovia 44 ERIE, Pa. — Gina Brunetti scored 18 points and Kaitlin


Hillary would be superstar diplomat

Opinion: PROVO, Utah — If Hillary Rodham Clinton becomes secretary of State, it could not have escaped the


NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games

Celtics 118, Raptors 103 TORONTO — Ray Allen scored 21 points and Boston led from the start in


West, Keys, Rihanna double winners

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kanye West had nothing to complain about Sunday, as he picked up his first-ever


Owens’ breakout helps Cowboys

Bottled-up Terrell Owens broke out with seven catches for 213 yards in a 35-22 win. IRVING, Texas


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


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


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


ohio State championship pairings DIVISION I

ohio State championship pairings DIVISION I Cle. St. Ignatius (13-1) vs. Cin. Elder (13-1), Canton


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott


Obama’s team outlines plan to bring economic recovery

The president-elect will introduce his economic team to the nation today. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Regional Business Digest

REGION Eagle Rental Purchase opens on Market Street BOARDMAN — Joe Fischer and Randy Lewis have


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


Punk musician Barker sues over plane crash

Punk musician Barker sues over plane crash LOS ANGELES — Punk musician Travis Barker on Friday


“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.


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Joe Paterno has hip replacement

The Penn State coach had successful hip replacement surgery on Sunday. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —


COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Saturday night’s games

No. 19 Cincinnati 28, No. 20 Pittsburgh 14 CINCINNATI — Tony Pike threw three touchdown passes,


MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Touch of J (Nguyen)15.006.803.80 Go Ask Tracy


hSlaying in church leaves congregation in shock

hSlaying in church leaves congregation in shock CLIFTON, N.J. — A gunman drove across the country


SUPERINTENDENT evaluation

SUPERINTENDENT evaluation Board members score chief The Youngstown school board recently


SUNDAY LOTTERIES

SUNDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 2-0-3 Pick 4, 9-1-7-7 Rolling Cash 5, 20-26-


SCRAP METAL THEFT

SCRAP METAL THEFT Youngstown investigations The Youngstown Police Department has dedicated an


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


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints City Bank N.D. v. Kenneth Way, other civil. Stanley Koziel Sr.


Indoor facility is priority

The 2008 season for the Youngstown State football team came to an end Saturday afternoon with an


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Diana and Joseph Murphy, Canfield, boy, Nov. 21. Shelli and


TOP 25 ROUNDUP

TOP 25 ROUNDUP Sunday’s women’s games No. 4 North Carolina 80, No. 2 Oklahoma 79 NORMAN, Okla.


Critics unfair to WHINSEC

Opinion: Critics unfair to WHINSEC EDITOR: Last Monday’s letter, “Local peace group opposes school for


NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

Jets 34, Titans 13 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Brett Favre threw two touchdown passes and Leon Washington


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.


DENMARK

DENMARK Politiken, Copenhagen, Nov. 19: Barack Obama, the United States’ next president, plans to


Church, community give thanks

AUSTINTOWN — The program proclaimed this passage, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving” (Psalm 100


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


Round two for automakers

Editorial: Round two for automakers If only they had gotten together and shared a private jet to Washington,


Community gives thanks at service in middle school

AUSTINTOWN — The program proclaimed this passage, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving” (Psalm 100


Trek introduces chainless bicycles

Unlike chains, the new belts require little maintenance. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pedalers of the


Falling auto sales affect numerous related industries

Auto suppliers employ 600,000 people throughout the country. Ford Motor Co.’s F-150 pickup is


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


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