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Champ fights off ring rust as he readies for Dec. 19 bout
Champ fights off ring rust as he readies for Dec. 19 bout
Youngstown school board challenges oversight commission
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board is challenging what appears to be an attempt by the state fiscal
Youngstown police investigating break-in at Auto Zone on West Side
Vandals cause damage at West Side Auto Zone
Jury finds Youngstown man guilty of attempted murder
Jury finds Youngstown man guilty of attempted murder
BIROS UPDATE: Engstrom's sister says apology not sincere
Tom Heiss, brother of murder victim Tami Engstrom, talks to the media following the execution of Kenneth Biros Tuesday.
BIROS UPDATE: One-dose lethal injection for Biros worked as planned
One-dose lethal injection for Ken Biros worked as planned
BIROS UPDATE: Biros apologized, thanked friends before execution
BIROS UPDATE: Biros apologized, thanked friends before execution
GM execs: No high incentives expected during final days of Chevy Cobalt
No high incentives expected during final days of Chevrolet Cobalt
Quaker Steak & Lube has contest to promote its latest chicken-wing sauce
Video contest created to launch Quaker Steak & Lube new chicken-wing sauce
Canfield residents urged to conserve water because of waterline break
Canfield residents urged to conserve water
BIROS UPDATE: Prison officials await word from Supreme Court
BIROS UPDATE: Prison officials await word from Supreme Court
Special Mill Creek Park meeting set for Wednesday afternoon
Mill Creek Park Board has special meeting Wednesday
Hubbard Chevrolet dealer kicks off annual food drive
Hubbard Chevrolet dealer kicks off annual food drive HUBBARD — Greenwood’s Hubbard Chevrolet kicks
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • East High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Johnny’s
Biros set to die today
The execution is scheduled for 10 a.m. LUCASVILLE — Kenneth Biros slept, took communion —
‘Ready for new challenges’
The YSU graduate will return to work Monday. AUSTINTOWN — Virgil Ciprian “Chip” Gilea’s green
Valley remembers attack on Pearl
CANFIELD — Dec. 7, 1941, the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, was remembered Monday by area
Pavlik enters the home stretch
Back from Las Vegas, the boxer will have an open workout today at the Southside Boxing Club.
Chaney coach search begins
Three-year veteran John Protopapa did not reapply for the football position. YOUNGSTOWN —
Kaluza’s new house decorated for holiday
YOUNGSTOWN — It was another of the many beautiful days Joe Kaluza has seen in recent months.
Police reconstructing hours before 2 deaths
One boy’s mother reported her son missing several hours before the bodies were discovered.
Can Comcast connect?
Los Angeles Times: New Year’s Day will mark the end of one of the unhappiest decades ever for the
Bob McDonnell: New face for the GOP?
Opinion: RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s governor-elect, Bob McDonnell, may be the future of the Republican Party,
Notre Dame’s Clausen, Tate are moving on to NFL Draft
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The next Notre Dame coach is going to have to try to turn around the program
Union heads seek stimulus funding for Forum Health
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health union leaders and local elected officials are making a last-ditch attempt
college football \ News and notes
Early bettors favor ’Bama: Early bettors are siding with No. 1 Alabama in the BCS national
Message from doctor’s office makes for scary weekend
Dear Heloise: In regard to following up a lab test: My wife had a biopsy. The receptionist called
Date of party causes hardship
Dear Annie: Four years ago, my mother moved to Florida to be closer to my two sisters and their
McCoy, Tebow among five Heisman finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Tebow added another Heisman first to his long list of accomplishments just by
Medicare, Medicaid expansion sought
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic liberals are seeking expansion of two large federal programs,
GM will invest $700M at 8 Michigan facilities
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. said Monday it will spend $700 million at eight Michigan
Patriots don’t resemble 3-time champs
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are still around. This year’s New England
Tomlin: Some Steelers about to lose their jobs
Pittsburgh is in the midst of its longest losing skid since a five-game slide in 2003. PITTSBURGH
Historic climate debate opens
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Delegates to a pivotal climate conference welcomed an Obama administration move
Singletary still upset by unfavorable calls
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary is a little miffed by the number of calls he deemed
Officials answer questions about Campbell house
Neighbors questioned why there was more action in a similar situation in Canfield. CAMPBELL —
A day of mourning
YOUNGSTOWN — Hundreds paid their respects and continue to mourn two Cardinal Mooney High School
Let your fingers do the flying
Opinion: Let your fingers do the flying EDITOR: With all the attention given to global warming in the
Pressure of Team Canada already building on Crosby
PITTSBURGH (AP) — No one needs to tell Sidney Crosby about the enormous expectations building in his
Study: Grad rates between blacks and whites widening
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The disparity between graduation rates for white and black college football
Steelers-Browns fans will miss game on Time Warner
Opinion: Steelers-Browns fans will miss game on Time Warner EDITOR: The AFC North rivals Pittsburgh
8 killed, 26 hurt in school stampede in China
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese media say eight students have been killed and 26 others injured in a school
Obama works on reducing goals
Opinion: Last week, Barack Obama did something unusual for a president: He acknowledged that he made mistakes
A missed opportunity to win hearts, minds
Editorial: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Defense Secretary Robert Gates made the rounds of
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Calling hours for Colin Hart, 18, of Wildwood Drive, are set for 4 to 8 p.m.
Obama decides to drop cautious arts policy
WASHINGTON — In his first year, President Barack Obama has marshaled the largest infusion of
Business Digest
REGION Alliance hospital nurses accept 1-year wage freeze ALLIANCE — Registered nurses at
Severstal workers eligible for college, training funds
The money is designed to make laid-off workers more employable. WARREN — About 1,200 workers
Bailout money could be redirected
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Monday the massive federal bailout program for
Is Latin America shunning Obama?
Opinion: Love can be flee-ting. Only a few months ago, Latin American leaders hailed the Obama
Congress should consider a war tax
Opinion: Congress used to raise taxes to pay for America’s wars. Isn’t it time to return to that practice?
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2009. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date in
Economic recovery to go at sluggish pace
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the Great Recession appears over, the economy looks to be entering a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8200 Market
GETTING IT RIGHT
The name of Carmen Lofaro, one of the partners in Bogey’s Bar & Grill, was inadvertently left out of
Powter’s ‘Bad Day’ tops one-hit-wonders list
Powter’s ‘Bad Day’ tops one-hit-wonders list NEW YORK — As far as one-hit wonders go, Daniel
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. DeSalvo II, 28, of 1213 Redtail Hawk, Unit 6,
Fire chief blames old construction for speed of blaze that killed man
The Trumbull County Fire Investigations Unit is probing the blaze. NORTH BLOOMFIELD— The
4 home invaders terrorize residents, wound one
YOUNGSTOWN — Four men dressed in black forced their way into an East Side residence, terrorized the
ABC News will see a quiet turnover for anchor seat
NEW YORK — This may come as a surprise, but ABC’s Charles Gibson is retiring at the end of next
First-place Bengals face tough road games
CINCINNATI (AP) — The easy times are over for the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals secured their
nfl roundup News and notes
Browns: Cleveland defensive lineman C.J. Mosley is done for the season with a leg injury. Mosley got
MONDAY drawings
MONDAY drawings OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 7-8-6 Pick 4, 2-9-1-2 Classic Lotto, 5-8-11-17-
Herzog, Harvey elected to HOF
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Whitey Herzog spent a good, long time stewing about a blown call in the 1985
Browns still showing life
Coach Eric Mangini found positives in a loss to the Chargers. BEREA (AP) — Beaten up and beaten
Iran student protests bring out thousands
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tens of thousands of students, many shouting “Death to the Dictator!” and
Misplaced media priorities
Opinion: Misplaced media priorities EDITOR: Your Dec. 2 editorial page cartoon of the electronic media
Experts: Colon-cancer deaths could decrease
ATLANTA (AP) — Colon-cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better
Ohio company cited by OSHA after worker’s death in fall
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a southwest Ohio
Chimpanzee’s owner won’t be charged for woman’s injuries
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman who owned a chimpanzee that mauled and blinded a woman
Struthers school officials to discuss case of janitor charged with student assault
The employee is on paid leave for now. STRUTHERS — School district officials are expected to
BACKYARD BATTLE
McDonald holds off Mineral Ridge, 61-52 Joh’Vonnie Mosley had 23 points to lead the Blue Devils.
2 accused of murder plead to lesser charges
The men will be sentenced to their prison terms next year. YOUNGSTOWN — Two 19-year-old men
Carolina beats Penguins for first road victory, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Manny Legace stopped 30 shots, Ray Whitney had the decisive goal and an assist and
Plan announced to right Disney tickets mix-up
Plan announced to right Disney tickets mix-up YOUNGSTOWN — A plan to rectify a ticket-promotion
area colleges \ Monday’s game
Case Western 77, Hiram 75 HIRAM — Hiram junior guard Chris Roberts’ last-second shot drew the back
Youngstown council receives facts sought about projects
YOUNGSTOWN — City council appears to have gotten the answers it wanted regarding Neighborhood
men’s top 25 \ Monday’s games
No. 12 Michigan State 69, Citadel 56 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Kalin Lucas had 15 points and No. 12
Virgin Galactic unveils spaceship
MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) — The sleek, bullet-shaped spacecraft is about the size of a large business jet
Kelly says he’ll talk to Notre Dame
CINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Brian Kelly confirmed on Monday that he will meet with Notre Dame officials
Cowboys face December doldrums
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys already have the December doldrums again, no matter how much
nba roundup \ Monday’s games
Nuggets 93, 76ers 83 PHILADELPHIA — Chauncey Billups and Denver ruined Allen Iverson’s homecoming.
Gas crews continue pipe work
It will take about two days before a section of Midlothian Boulevard is reopened. YOUNGSTOWN —
Danica Patrick reaches deal with NASCAR
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Part — but not all — of the plans IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick has to enter
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Nov. 20 Theft:
Struthers mayor objects to magistrate’s decision
A magistrate decided the law director can choose to keep her position. STRUTHERS — The city’s
Victim to detail shooting for jury
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Armstrong was trying to kill Eric Weaver when he shot him nine times in various
Spirit Fest scheduled
Spirit Fest scheduled BOARDMAN — St. Luke’s in Boardman will have a Spirit Fest from 9 a.m. to 3
Best bets on TV tonight
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): “The Biggest Loser” will determine its biggest winner in
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Erica Cruz and Efrain Torres, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 6.
nhl roundup \ Monday’s other games
Devils 3, Sabres 0 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Martin Brodeur tied Terry Sawchuk’s NHL record with his 103rd
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Erica Cruz and Efrain Torres, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 6.
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