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B.E. Taylor offers fun, family-friendly show Friday
When contemporary Christian singer B.E. Taylor started performing Christmas shows in 1996, the Aliquippa, Pa., native had no idea what he stumbled upon.
Niles loses stimulus money for sanitary sewer facility
Niles loses stimulus money for sanitary sewer facility
Niles can't rescind license plate fees tax this month
Niles can't rescind license plate fees tax this month
Firing always an option, BOE prez says of Webb
YOUNGSTOWN — In its annual evaluation, the city’s board of education told Superintendent Wendy Webb that the school district’s state designation of academic emergency “is unacceptable and considerable strides [toward] an improvement designation must be made.”
Youngstown council refuses to approve two consulting contracts
City council refuses to approve two consulting contracts
Income-tax breaks offered for Ohio grads who stay in the state
Income-tax breaks offered for Ohio grads who stay in the state.
Mahoning Co. Sheriff's Department joins North Side Weed and Seed program
Sheriff's department joins North Side Weed and Seed program
Gunfire, standoff near Taft Elementary
YOUNGSTOWN — Gunfire in the 500 block of East Boston Avenue led to a scare at nearby Taft Elementary
Local Delphi salaried retirees say retirement plans were abandoned
Two local retirees of Delphi Packard Electric told a House subcommittee that their pension plans
GM’s Lordstown Cruze called ‘a very hot property’
General Motors unveiled the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze today, calling it an upscale model
Bond set at $50,000 for Michael Pavlik
YOUNGSTOWN — Bond has been set at $50,000 for Michael Pavlik, the older brother of middleweight
Reinforcement Systems to break ground in Warren
WARREN — Reinforcement Systems of Ohio will have a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday for its new
Magazine exposes Tiger Woods' affair with cocktail waitress
Magazine exposes Tiger Woods' affair with cocktail waitress
Safety director says Warren cop’s actions should halt promotion
WARREN — Doug Franklin, Warren’s safety-service director, has asked the Warren Civil Service
First holiday open house scheduled at mansion
SALEM — For years the spectacular Christmas light display at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Sebo
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick
Campbell class of ’55 will have Christmas party
Campbell class of ’55 will have Christmas party BOARDMAN — Campbell Memorial High School Class of
Hull shoots E.P. past JFK, 66-46
WARREN — Breanne Hull sank a school-record seven 3-point shots Tuesday night to lead the East
Health-care votes expected today in Senate
WASHINGTON — Senators prepared to cast their first votes today on health-care reform, but even as
A COLD REALITY
Shelter program warms up By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN — Last winter, 263 people in Mahoning
MAKING THE GRADE
dorm cooking A pizza-based diet can get old — and fattening — rather quickly. There’s more to
What is your ‘fair share’ of someone else’s pay?
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Sometimes we seem like people on a pleasure boat drifting
Straw men and opportunists threaten health-care reform
Editorial: Straw men and opportunists threaten health-care reform It’s always easier to do nothing. And
Poland and Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Nov. 26
State asks federal court to deny Biros’ challenge
COLUMBUS — The state attorney general has asked a federal court to deny a petition for rehearing
Sales of Cobalts fell last month
Chevrolet Cobalt sales fell last month even when compared with a very slow November 2008. General
Afghan war plan: Endgame or escalation?
WASHINGTON (AP) — With echoes of George W. Bush’s post-911 call to arms, President Barack Obama
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 23 years. I have four stepchildren, all in their 40s
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 23 years. I have four stepchildren, all in their 40s
Egg-white meringue recipe comes with a helpful caveat
Dear Heloise: Some time ago, you had a recipe in the paper for egg-white meringue. I cut it out of
Men ready for Horizon
YOUNGSTOWN — Ready or not, the games that really count for the Youngstown State men’s basketball
Bedingfield to perform at Dec. 11 Nobel concert
Bedingfield to perform at Dec. 11 Nobel concert OSLO — British pop star Natasha Bedingfield will
Plea deal could mean probation in dog-attack case
YOUNGSTOWN — The city man charged with a felony after his dog attacked a 10-year-old child walking
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Notre Dame: Athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he has started contacting the candidates to
Expect surge of US troops to begin by Christmas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is dispatching 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. The first
Girardi teaches sliding to Sanchez
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mark Sanchez is learning how to slide like a Yankee. Don’t worry, Jets
Metro digest
Fire victim identified HUBBARD — Fire Chief John Clemente identified Mark Burnhouse, 22, as the
MENDING FENCES
Ward apologizes for criticizing Big Ben PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward
Obama on wrong road in Afghanistan
Opinion: Sounding a bit like John Kerry during the 2004 election campaign, President Barack Obama plans to
Patrol says Woods will face fine plus points on license
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods will be cited for careless driving in a car crash outside his
Fritz quits as CEO of GM
A Mahoning Valley UAW leader expressed shock at Henderson’s resignation. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
Harding defenders taking charge
The Raiders blanked the Golden Flashes in the first quarter of an easy win. WARREN — Defense
An Idora Revival
Ruby Yates has lived in the same Idora neighborhood on Youngstown’s South Side for almost 40 years. She says the neighborhood that used to be a gem of the Mahoning Valley has regressed, but positive change has occurred in recent years.
Best bets on TV tonight
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (8 p.m., CBS): It’s the holiday special that taught us that Bumbles
Theft of metal probed
Theft of metal probed YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating the theft of about 1,000 pounds
Mayor to replace finance director
CAMPBELL — The city’s new mayor tried to fire the finance director and ordered him out of his office
LeBron James nominated for Spirit Award
LeBron James nominated for Spirit Award CLEVELAND — LeBron James is up for another award. “More
Business Digest
REGION Harry and Jean’s at Ironwood closes CANFIELD — Harry and Jean’s Passionate American Food
Victims’ relatives testifying
MUNICH (AP) — Rudolf Salomon Cortissos sobbed as he told a Munich court about the letter his mother
We can’t make it all
Opinion: We can’t make it all EDITOR: While correctly addressing common economic fallacies regarding
Ruling favors school district in ants suit
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision that found the
Is NFL next stop for YSU’s Jones?
YOUNGSTOWN — For the last two years Youngstown State senior wide receiver Donald Jones has kept busy
University seeks grant for training program
About 45 local companies are interested in having workers get the training. CHAMPION — Kent
Baltimore’s mayor convicted of taking charity gift cards
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore’s mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge of taking gift cards
Lack of jobs proving to be a major political problem
WASHINGTON (AP) — The trouble is, the jobs just aren’t there, and many aren’t coming back. That’s
Dying man robbed in Philly emergency room
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A school counselor suffering an apparent heart attack died in a Philadelphia
Insurance chief seeking end to Iran investments
Insurance chief seeking end to Iran investments SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s insurance
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith A. Haynes, 36, of 216 Reta Lane, and Taunza V. Adams,
Hopkins to make ring return in Philadelphia
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Bernard Hopkins once promised his mother he’d retire at 40. Yet here he
FirstEnergy granted extension to revamp light-bulb plan
The company purchased 3.5 million light bulbs and had planned to deliver them directly.
KEY EVENTS | In Henderson’s career
General Motors Co. CEO Frederick “Fritz” Henderson stepped down Tuesday after the board said that
Official runs for county office
The incumbent will decide if he’ll seek re-election after a physical next month. YOUNGSTOWN —
FAMILY FUN WITH GINGERBREAD
Sweet and slightly spicy, the taste of ginger has a way of stirring up fond memories of the holiday
Rich and creamy recipes for the season
HOLIDAY HELPERS Family Features The holidays are upon us, which means not only are you
Will ‘Housewives of D.C.’ uninvite party-crashers?
NEW YORK — Aspiring reality-TV star Michaele Salahi and her polo-playing husband, Tareq, made a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District Board, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Fifth
Manilow will keep it romantic at Vegas gig
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Barry Manilow says plenty of people still like to hear great love songs, so he’s
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: Coldwater will throw the ball — a lot
Coldwater will throw the ball — a lot
Without a deal, GM would phase out Saab
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. said it will phase out its storied Swedish Saab brand if no deal
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2009. There are 29 days left in the year. On this date
Area steel companies push for tariffs
Jay Williams testified that rising imports threaten V&M’s proposed expansion. Two area steel
Students’ lack of critical thinking is troubling
Opinion: I was sure I’d heard the high school teacher wrong. He told me the biggest problem he has with his
Woman arraigned on charges tied to neglecting animals
NEWTON FALLS — A Braceville Township woman pleaded innocent to two misdemeanor charges tied to
Youngstown State faces a tall task against Pitt
All five starters for the unbeaten Panthers are over 6 foot. YOUNGSTOWN — Things aren’t
Suspect in killing of 4 officers is shot to death
SEATTLE — Maurice Clemmons, the suspect wanted in the slaying of four Lakewood, Wash., police
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
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GE looks to spin off NBC
WASHINGTON (AP) — For General Electric Co., the NBC entertainment division was always an odd fit.
Hepburn’s gowns hit auction blocks
PARIS — Audrey Hepburn fans got a sneak peak Tuesday at dozens of garments and personal effects once
Anti-smoking money pilfered
Anti-smoking money pilfered Dayton Daily News: In the past decade, Ohio has fumbled away a
S. Africa to expand treatment for AIDS
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa announced ambitious new plans Tuesday for earlier and
Obama picks best of all bad options
Opinion: ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — All our options in Afghanistan look dicey, but after three weeks in
Election recounts finalized in Mahoning Co.
YOUNGSTOWN — Four weeks after Election Day, the results of three close races were finalized. The
Mooney opponent has skill, patience
DeSales hit its stride in midseason and has won nine of its last 10 games. The Cardinal Mooney
New York sex offenders purged from Facebook and MySpace
NEW YORK (AP) — New laws passed in 25 states are making it easier for social networking giants
Ilgauskas will play tonight
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Zydrunas Ilgauskas never got off the bench during his first attempt at history.
Roethlisberger working out, reports no problems
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has worked out without problems since
Browns left to playing for draft-day position
BEREA — You know it’s a bad season when winning out will still only get you one of the worst seasons
Youngstown council considers increasing sewer rates by 9.8%
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider increasing sewer rates by 9.8 percent annually for five
Kelly brushes aside rumors about ND
“The only thing I can control is the message every day, and the message to our football players is
Patrick mum on plans for NASCAR
Danica Patrick has a rough sketch of what her NASCAR schedule would look like. She has an idea of
Bowden will coach in FSU’s bowl game
The venerable mentor has 388 career victories at three schools. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby
Man gets 18 to life in ’08 Howland slaying
‘There is no doubt all parties were up to no good,’ Judge Logan said. WARREN — Oryan Miller
It’s time to wake up
Opinion: It’s time to wake up EDITOR: The problem with America and the world is the selfishness and greed
STAFF/WIRE REPORT
DETROIT — GM’s board and CEO Fritz Henderson parted ways Tuesday, the board upset that the automaker
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, Lisbon, $115, 900. Renewal grant
Judge declares mistrial in racketeering case of Gotti
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday at the racketeering trial of John “Junior” Gotti
Mild winter likely to follow Valley’s warm November
Only 0.2 of an inch of snow fell on the Valley last month, but we could see more later this week.
Stambaugh Auditorium gets $925K from state to enhance stage, lights
YOUNGSTOWN — Stambaugh Auditorium has received a state grant that will help fund stage improvements
Downtown razing work under way
YOUNGSTOWN — Three vacant downtown buildings near City Hall being demolished should be down shortly.
Court overturns sex convictions of ex-Boardman chiropractor
The appeals court ruling cuts 111‚Ñ2 years from Dew’s 43-year prison term. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Boxing champ’s brother to be arraigned on domestic charge
Michael Pavlik voluntarily turned himself in to police early Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN — The brother
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