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Chip Gilea gets permanent residency after long ordeal
AUSTINTOWN — Virgil Ciprian “Chip” Gilea’s green card fits inside his wallet, but the possibilities
Investigation continues as hundreds mourn Cardinal Mooney teens
BOARDMAN — Police are reconstructing the 24 hours leading up to the deaths of two township teens
Gunmen terrorize East Side residents, injuring one
YOUNGSTOWN — Four men dressed in black forced their way into an East Side residence, terrorized the
Men involved in 2008 shooting on East Side cop pleas to lesser charges
Men involved in 2008 shooting death on East cop pleas to lesser charges
Youngstown vet files to run for 6th District Congressional seat
Youngstown vet files petitions to run for Congress
The cause of a gas-line rupture on Youngstown's South Side remains a mystery
Gas-line rupture remains a mystery
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announces training money for laid off Severstal Warren workers
More swine flu vaccine coming to Ohio
Ohio Department of Health orders additional H1N1 flu vaccine
Ohio health department orders more H1N1 doses
Killer Biros orders special meal as execution looms
Killer Biros orders special meal as execution looms
Two Mooney teens’ bodies found at cemetery
Boardman police seek help from the public in its investigation of the deaths of two Mooney
Gas-line rupture on Midlothian Boulevard near I-680 causes brief evacuation
YOUNGSTOWN — A 2 a.m. explosion caused by an underground natural gas line rupture left an 8-foot-deep and 16-foot in diameter crater in the eastbound curb lane of Midlothian Boulevard
Ohio barn fire kills two people and several horses
Racetrack barn fire kills two people and several horses
Mr., Mrs. Kelly mark 50 years as husband, wife
Mr., Mrs. Kelly mark 50 years as husband, wife YOUNGSTOWN — The Fifth Season Banquet Center in
SNAPZ: Show us your family tree
SNAPZ “OUR FAMILY TREE” Our next feature will take one last look at 2009 by showcasing those
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
WORTH A LOOK AUCTIONS • The staffs of the UPMC Horizon operating room, central sterile supply,
JAPAN
JAPAN The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Dec. 1: The United States will host a summit meeting in April on
Women’s top 25 Sunday’s other games
No. 4 North Carolina 83, St. John’s 73 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Italee Lucas scored 17 points to lead
US: Bin Laden may slip back into Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Osama bin Laden may be slipping back and forth from Pakistan to Afghanistan. Or
Trumbull County Court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Monument Street Funding II v. Annette Beebe et al, foreclosure.
U.S. must lead way in the Arctic Ocean
Opinion: The United States has vital interests in the Arctic Ocean, given Alaska’s location and the impact of
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Stephen E. Hogan The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Alabama man recalls Pearl Harbor attack
ATHENS, Ala. — Gilbert Crutchfield of Tanner wishes he had had a machine gun instead of a shotgun.
NBA roundup Sunday’s other games
Pistons 98, Wizards 94 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Rodney Stuckey scored 25 points and Charlie
Hocking Hills KOA in Logan, Ohio, was one of 31 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide to receive an
Hocking Hills KOA in Logan, Ohio, was one of 31 campgrounds and RV parks nationwide to receive an
Ohio children’s hospitals wary of health-care bill
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio children’s hospitals say they will be hurt disproportionately by funding cuts
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA K J 8 5 4 2 uA v6 wQ 7 3 2
Jobless professionals vie for holiday sales work
Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Monday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2009. There are 24 days left in the year. On
Lea Michele has a ‘Glee’-ful awakening
HOLLYWOOD — As ambitious glee clubber and social pariah Rachel Berry, Lea Michele has been called
AKRON CHILDREN’S
AKRON CHILDREN’S Mahoning Valley Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley Beeghly Campus, a 32-bed
’Bama vs. Texas in title game
Cincinnati, Boise State and TCU all earned BCS berths, just not in the championship game. By EDDIE
Brady picks right door with ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
LOS ANGELES — Wayne Brady is savoring a big year, with doors opening to him at Carnegie Hall, the
NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (PG, 153 minutes): Love potions,
AOL cuts its ties with Time Warner
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — AOL is shaking loose from Time Warner Inc. and heading into the next decade the
What tree fits your style?
NEW YORK (AP) — With images of spray-on snow and tacky plastic needles dancing in their heads —
A new ‘City of Champions’ thanks Mooney and Ursuline
Editorial: A new ‘City of Champions’ thanks Mooney and Ursuline Does Pittsburgh have a copyright on the “City
OPPORTUNITIES:
OPPORTUNITIES: First Night Youngstown Celebration: First Night Youngstown is putting out a call
Best bets on TV tonight
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): Brenda (Kyra Sedgwick) and the boys are back for a run of three new
First year of hospital hailed as healthy
‘We came into this community with the goal of building on the good work that Tod Children’s Hospital
Answering questions about the BCS
Should Texas be in the championship game? What was the case for TCU or Cincinnati to join Alabama in
Is this the earth’s last chance? Hardly
Opinion: WASHINGTON — With 20,000 delegates, advocates and journalists jetting to Copenhagen for planet
Political culture undermining Senate
Opinion: On the opening day of the formal health care debate, Texas Sen. John Cornyn said Senate rules have
‘SNL’ jokes about Tiger
‘SNL’ jokes about Tiger NEW YORK — Tiger Woods and his marital problems proved a tempting target
Group stays focused on Boardman business
The committee met last week with incoming trustees. BOARDMAN — A group of business-minded
West plays his best
West plays his best Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said he’s sticking with Delonte West. The troubled
Fewer actually remember Pearl Harbor
Opinion: I don’t have a story about where I was or what I was doing on December 7, 1941, but I remember Pearl
Father touts phenomenal care at ACH for son with leukemia
Mikey Howard has been treated for leukemia in Akron and in Boardman. The nurses call him
W.Va. voters approve table games for casino in eastern panhandle
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A measure to let the Charles Town Races & Slots install roulette wheels
Mega-tower in Dubai is ‘last hurrah’ to an age of excess
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When work began in 2004 to build the world’s tallest tower,
UN says climate finale may have happy ending
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Delegates converged Sunday for the grand finale of two years of tough, sometimes
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Sharena Johnson and Benjamin Soto, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 5.
West scores 21 in Cavs’ 101-86 rout of Bucks
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said he’s sticking with Delonte West. The troubled guard
mac roundup Sunday’s game
Tulsa 81, Ohio 80 TULSA, Okla. — Justin Hurtt scored 21 points, including two free throws with
Iraqi lawmakers OK plans for parliamentary elections
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers approved plans Sunday to have parliament elections early next year
Obama urges Dems to OK health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Casting health-care overhaul as a legacy for the American people and failure as
Lavender leads No. 3 Ohio State past Wisconsin
COLUMBUS (AP) — Coming off a devastating loss and down by eight points, No. 3 Ohio State had a
Pa. consumers will have to cut own electric bills
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With the household electric bills of many Pennsylvanians expected to
Majority decision goes to Williams
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Paul Williams proved exactly why he’s considered one of the most feared
Monday night football preview Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers
Game time: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Packers by 21‚Ñ2. Record vs. spread: Baltimore 6-5;
Hubbard volunteers turn Tylee Park into an oasis
The restoration work started in early June. HUBBARD — Determination and donations changed the
Heacock goes out with class
When they put the word “class” in the dictionary they should have put the name “Jon Heacock” right
Passengers win one
Passengers win one Miami Herald: From the better late than never file: The federal government last
Men, horses killed in barn fire in southwest Ohio are mourned
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Stunned horse owners, trainers and stable hands visited the blackened site
Another BCS mess: 2 title games for 5 undefeated teams
The biggest winner in this year’s BCS debate? Could it be Baylor? The Bears haven’t been to a
Business Digest
REGION Ribbon-cutting event at Bogey’s Bar & Grill COITSVILLE — A ribbon- cutting ceremony will
Bad day to be a Brown: Chargers, L.T. zap Cleveland
Tomlinson passed Jim Brown on the all-time rushing list in the win. CLEVELAND (AP) — LaDainian
Nation & World Digest
Before planned protests, Iran chokes off Internet TEHRAN, Iran — Government opponents shouted
Benson tops 100 yards as Bengals top Lions
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cedric Benson sprinted onto the field during pregame introductions, a sign he was
In the HuddleSFlbHow area NFL players fared in Week 13
Prescott Burgess (LB, Warren Harding, Ravens) — Ravens play Green Bay tonight. Bradley Fletcher
Killer Biros takes 2nd trip to Death House
The murderer is scheduled to become the nation’s first convict to be put to death with a single
Ohio
Ohio Teenager on track struck and killed by train HILLIARD — Authorities say a teenager walking
NHL roundup \ Sunday’s games
Red Wings 3, Rangers 1 NEW YORK — Dan Cleary scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:03 left, and Jimmy
Kennedy Center honors Springsteen, De Niro, others
WASHINGTON (AP) — “I’m the president, but he’s The Boss.” With those words, President Barack Obama
THE LEGEND OF ST. NICK
Struthers church marks feast with message, songs ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is rich with
No. 1 Kansas keeps rolling, hands UCLA fourth straight defeat, 73-61
LOS ANGELES — Markief Morris scored a career-high 19 points and No. 1 Kansas pulled away in the
No. 11 Penn State out of BCS, tabbed for Capital One Bowl
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Bypassed for the BCS, No. 11 Penn State settled for a marquee matchup against
Metro digest
Help, mentors needed for Warriors Inc. YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., is looking for
Bucks, Ducks all packed for Pasadena
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ohio State and Oregon had their New Year’s Day plans firmed up several days
Mare’s last-second FG sinks San Francisco
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seahawks braced for another rampage from Frank Gore. Instead, they got a career
Raiders stun Steelers, 27-24
Oakland QB Bruce Gradkowski threw 3 TDs in the 4th quarter PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Super Bowl
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday City of Canfield Records Commission meeting, 10 a.m., Francis J. McLaughlin
School collects wear for needy
The Giving Tree Project is in its seventh year. POLAND — Some elementary students are getting
NFL roundup Sunday’s other games
Saints 33, Redskins 30 LANDOVER, Md. — The New Orleans Saints are still perfect. Garrett Hartley
What lies ahead for Biros’ final day?
COLUMBUS — The Death House at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility is a lone, nondescript brick
Go Go Cabaret owner to fight revocation of liquor license
Austintown officials said they’re confident they’ll win any appeals by the club. AUSTINTOWN —
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