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Programs for leaders set Thursday and Friday in Youngstown
Programs for leaders set Thursday and Friday in Youngstown
Youngstown police investigating theft of metal from historic city site
About 1,000 pounds of metal stolen from historic city site.
Campbell finance director to remain on job until successor is appointed
Campbell finance director to stay on the job until successor is appointed
Youngstown man pleads guilty to reduced charge in dog-bite case
City man pleads to reduced charge in dog-bite case involving a 10-year-old boy
Appellate court upholds sex offense convictions against Gregory Dew
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals upholds sex offense convictions against Gregory Dew.
Michael Pavlik, brother of boxer, charged with domestic violence
YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Pavlik, the older brother of middleweight boxing champ Kelly Pavlik, faces a
Carol Rimedio-Righetti will run for Mahoning County commissioner
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Councilwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti will run in next year’s Democratic
Steel companies seek Chinese pipe tariffs
Two area steel companies are part of a big push to enact tariffs on Chinese pipe. The U.S.
Results of three close election races finalized
YOUNGSTOWN — Four weeks after Election Day, the results of three close races were finalized.
Stambaugh Auditorium receives $925,000 from the state
YOUNGSTOWN — Stambaugh Auditorium has received a state grant that will help fund stage improvements
Innocent pleas follow rescue of starving horses
NEWTON FALLS — A Braceville Township woman pleaded innocent to two misdemeanor charges tied to
Demolition starts on three vacant downtown buildings
YOUNGSTOWN — Three vacant downtown buildings near Youngstown City Hall being demolished should be
A warm November to remember
YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to weather, it was a November to remember. Last month was the third
Miller gets 18 to life in Howland burglary and homicide
WARREN — Oryan Miller again said nothing, nor did the family of his victim, as Miller received a
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • Chaney High School Class of 1959 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at
Parents announce Koontz-Watson wedding plans
Parents announce Koontz-Watson wedding plans The engagement of Amanda Marie Koontz, daughter of
Date announced for McKay-Abalos wedding in Va.
Date announced for McKay-Abalos wedding in Va. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Cynthia McKay, 1811 Potomac Green
Society Digest
St. Rose troop mothers selling Christmas cookies GIRARD — The St. Rose Girl Scout Troop 418
Ursuline, Coldwater set for Fawcett replay
In 2000, a Warren Harding assistant coach named Dan Reardon sat in the stands at Fawcett Stadium to
Media await Cruze unveiling
Industry writers like what they’ve seen of the Cruze so far.
Div. III final is run-first rematch
Div. III final is run-first rematch By JOE SCALZO Here’s good news for Mahoning Valley
Mayor in D.C.; trying to secure federal funds for Forum
The mayor wants to avoid a Forum sale to an outside operator. Mayor Jay Williams is trying to
New execution protocol to be used on Biros
Kenneth Biros will be put to death next week using the single-drug method. COLUMBUS — State
Davis nets 22 to lead Springfield to victory
Lowellville’s outside shooting helped the Rockets climb back into the game against the Tigers. By
Landing Mark Stoops would cost YSU athletics plenty
The Arizona Wildcats’ defensive coordinator is being considered to replace Jon Heacock. By ROB
Tri-township water district plan approved
Nobody in the courtroom objected to creation of the new water district. YOUNGSTOWN — A judge
Boardman rolls; Touvelle nets 19 in 51-24 victory
BOARDMAN — A little impatient, a little off-the-mark and so much still to correct might be the best
Warren officials discuss future
Council members want the law department to take their requests more seriously. WARREN — High
Poland’s overtime surge delivers victory over Fitch
POLAND — The signs were all there, the game probably was not going to be considered a classic. It
Mother, daughter are laid to rest
About 300 mourners attended the funeral service for Wilneice and Ja’Brayasia Green.
PTO board moving forward
The former treasurer is scheduled to return to court Dec. 18. STRUTHERS — In the wake of its
Canfield girl recants rape accusation
CANFIELD — A monthlong rape investigation has ended after the victim recanted her accusation.
Taking a chance
John Colla of Colla's Market in Austintown has long had one of the busiest lottery sales in Mahoning County. Colla said the downturned economy has spurred lottery sales even higher.
Obama wants mortgage modifications made permanent
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration Monday announced a renewed push to get lenders to convert
Senate begins health-care debate; outcome is uncertain
WASHINGTON — The Senate, after almost a year of maneuvering over policies and politics, on Monday
‘Fringe’ star John Noble celebrates weird science
NEW YORK — Dr. Walter Bishop follows in a long line of mad scientists. An unbalanced genius such as
‘This Is It’ to be released on DVD in late January
‘This Is It’ to be released on DVD in late January NEW YORK — “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” a
Indians: Racy Sizemore photos stolen from e-mail
CLEVELAND (AP) — Major League Baseball officials have asked Internet sites to remove racy
Tomlin: QB call not an issue with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — During the few rough patches the Pittsburgh Steelers encountered while winning the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Handel’s and Pleasant Grove Neighborhood Watch meeting, 6 p.m., Newport Library,
Best bets on TV tonight
“Melrose Place” (9 p.m., The CW): Oh so creepy: On “Melrose Place,” Amanda (Heather Locklear) moves
‘12 Days of Christmas’ items’ cost would top $87K
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Making one’s true love happy will cost a whopping $87,403 this year, a minuscule
Suspect in officer killings eludes law
SEATTLE (AP) — Using search dogs and going door to door, hundreds of police intensified the hunt
Browns lose Rogers for the season
BEREA (AP) — The generous gap in Cleveland’s defense has grown to canyon-like proportions. Already
Beware of e-mail scams
Opinion: Beware of e-mail scams EDITOR: Recently, I was a potential victim of a targeted scam. I was
City school district seeks bids for asbestos removal
The district is tearing down 17 old schools in the rebuilding program. YOUNGSTOWN — It could
Average MLB salary near $3M
NEW YORK (AP) — The average baseball salary fell just short of $3 million this year, with the
Canfield and Austintown police calls
CANFIELD CITY Nov. 21 Theft: $63 was stolen from a wallet in a vehicle owned by a Boardman man
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas R. VanDriel, 62, of 5645 Clingan Road, Unit 24A,
Honduran official banks on US support
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras’ president-elect is not worried that many countries do not
MONDAY drawings
MONDAY drawings OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 8-3-3 Pick 4, 1-3-6-6 Classic Lotto, 10-11-17-
Leno losing his audience to DVRs
NEW YORK — Much of the prime-time audience lost to NBC when Jay Leno moved into prime-time has gone
Trying juveniles as adults
Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale: Florida is ground zero for a question that the U.S. Supreme Court is
Without COBRA subsidy, insurance to rise
WASHINGTON — A new study estimates that the end of a hefty government subsidy could force millions
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2009. There are 30 days left in the year. On this date in
Let’s correct past wrongs in the Arctic
Opinion: Environmental groups had high hopes for the Obama administration. They had spent eight years
Shooting reopens Huckabee’s clemency record
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A political analyst says former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s decision to
American dollars aiding Taliban
Opinion: Everyone concerned with Afghanistan is focused on President Obama’s troop deployment decision. So
White House gate crashers must not get a tap on wrist
Editorial: A month after The Boston Globe reported that President Obama has been the target of more threats
Defense official denies she helped crashers get in
Defense official denies she helped crashers get in WASHINGTON — The couple who crashed the Obama
Metro digest || Letter carriers honored
Letter carriers honored YOUNGSTOWN — Eight local letter carriers from the United States Postal
METRO DIGEST || Supper with Santa
Supper with Santa BOARDMAN — It is not too late to get tickets for Supper with Santa on Dec. 10.
Pirates hijack $20M of oil
NAIROBI, Kenya — Crews on oil tankers aren’t allowed to smoke above deck, much less carry guns, for
Obama’s Afghan plan involves 30,000 to 35,000 more US troops
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of debate, President Barack Obama will spell out a costly Afghanistan
Demjanjuk trial opens
MUNICH (AP) — John Demjanjuk sat in a wheelchair wrapped in a light blue blanket, his eyes closed
Don’t count on new consumers in China creating jobs in U.S.
Opinion: BERKELEY, Calif. — President Obama says he wants to “rebalance” the economic relationship between
ONLINE SHOPPING: Retail sites rev up deals to keep momentum
Retail sites rev up deals to keep momentum NEW YORK (AP) — Retail Web sites kept amping up the
Woods withdraws from tournament
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods still isn’t talking. Now he’s not playing, either. Woods
Baseball union chief close to succeeding Fehr
NEW YORK (AP) — The man poised to become the first new leader of baseball’s powerful union in more
Man sentenced for rape, intimidation
Antwon Lanier already is serving time for two other violent crimes. YOUNGSTOWN — Antwon
Iraheta finds her voice with her debut album
LOS ANGELES — Allison Iraheta has come a long way since her awkward first interview with Ryan
Month ends on high note for stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market closed out its best month since the summer, posting big gains for
Percussion recital at YSU canceled
YOUNGSTOWN — The percussion alumni recital-showcase scheduled for Wednesday at Bliss Hall on the
James: Coach should have played Ilgauskas
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — The Cavaliers concluded practice on Monday with a lighthearted game of football.
Mustang and Camaro flexing their muscles
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is cranking up the horsepower on the 2011 Mustang as it tries to win back
There’s no contact with narcissistic paternal grandparents
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 14 years and have four children. My mother-in-law
Patrick staying with Andretti Autosport
Danica Patrick unveiled her splashy new car in New York’s Times Square, its bright green, black and
Pens beat Rangers again
Pens beat Rangers again Mike Rupp’s hat trick led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a home-and-home sweep
Notre Dame fires Weis after another dismal season
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Charlie Weis arrived at Notre Dame flashing Super Bowls rings and talking
Those who play should pay
Opinion: Those who play should pay EDITOR: It is fundamental that sex between two responsible adults is
Rupp’s hat trick powers Penguins past Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Rupp shook off a leg injury in the third period, snapped a tie with his second
Williams fined record $82,500 for tirade
Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at a U.S. Open line judge and could be
Business digest
REGION City to receive grant for environmental assessment YOUNGSTOWN — The city of Youngstown
Police investigate armed robberies
No arrests have been made. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating multiple armed robberies in
Around thE NFL Monday’s news & notes
Cowboys: Two games into the season, the Dallas Cowboys defense had allowed nearly 900 yards and 54
Like Penn St. fans, Paterno awaits BCS Selection Show
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Joe Paterno once set up a trip to the Sugar Bowl for Penn State against
McDonald’s manager faces charges in theft
Police say the McDonald’s manager stole money from the restaurant to pay her bills. CANFIELD —
Unbeaten Saints wallop Patriots
NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints took New England into never-never land on Monday
Man charged with robbery in Lisbon
LISBON — Police arrested a man in the robbery of a woman outside First National Community Bank
Crimson Tide, Gators seeking TDs, not FGs
No. 2 Alabama and No. 1 Florida have bruising runners, with Mark Ingram and Tim Tebow leading
Bowden undecided on future
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Bowden said Monday evening at his home that he has not made a
With Smith behind center, 49ers go to air
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Vernon Davis spoke up. Alex Smith, too. Even rookie Michael Crabtree
Spartans receive all-Ohio recognition
COLUMBUS — Boardman senior defensive lineman J.T. Moore, an Ohio State recruit, and Spartan senior
Nine arrested, face charges in drug raid
WARREN — Bail bonds were set Monday at between $25,000 and $100,000 for nine people arrested
Opening day keeps store busy
Deer season provides relaxation and quality family time, hunters said. BELOIT — Christmas has
Computer-made prescription list comes in handy at doctor’s
Dear Heloise: When visiting a physician or a referred specialist for the first time, there always is
Pens beat Rangers again
Pens beat Rangers again Mike Rupp’s hat trick led the Pittsburgh Penguins to a home-and-home sweep
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