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H1N1 vaccine available to all in Ohio Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Area public- health departments are gearing up for an influx of people wanting the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine now that all state residents are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Phantoms fall, 3-0
YOUNGSTOWN — Two goals by Bryon Paulazzo and a league-leading third shutout by goalie Cab Morris
Library services at risk
AUSTINTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will be unable to sustain its current operations in 2011 unless it plans corrective actions soon, its director said.
Governor wants to be partner in efforts to save Forum Health
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland said he understands the problems facing the financially troubled
Tsagaris violates probation, headed to prison
AKRON — U.S. District Court Judge Sara Lioi said it appeared James Tsagaris, a former Trumbull
Armstrong gets 13 years for attempted murder
YOUNGSTOWN — “Assassin is probably too good a word for you,” Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge R.
Officials announce closing of Mill Creek Golf Course for the season
BOARDMAN — Mill Creek Golf Course officially closed for the season Monday, officials announced
Youth’s smile recalled at funeral mass
BOARDMAN — Sniffles and quiet sobs filled St. Charles Church this morning for the funeral mass for
Mahoning Co. Common Pleas Court asks for less money next year
Common pleas court asks for less money for 2010 budget
Woman scammed with phony lottery win
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said an 85-year-old North Side woman was scammed out of more than $4,600 after
Campbell man gets prison time for beating infant boy
Jerbrail Grhim gets prison time for beating South Side boy
Former Trumbull Commissioner James Tsagaris gets prison time for probation violation
James Tsagaris gets prison time for probation violation
Children's Center for Science & Technology gets foundation funds
Children's Center for Science & Technology gets foundation funds
Thousands still without power in central, eastern Ohio from winter storm
Thousands still without power in central, eastern Ohio
New unemployment claims rise more than expected to 474K
New unemployment claims rise more than expected to 474K
Church to serve breakfast
Church to serve breakfast NEW WATERFORD — New Waterford United Methodist Church, 46925 S. State
11 area teams to participate in 2009 showcase at Covelli Centre
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL 11 area teams to participate in 2009 showcase at Covelli Centre By TOM
Ryan sees square as ‘hub’
Eastern Gateway classes could be set in downtown Warren as early as next fall. WARREN — U.S.
Cavaliers road woes continue in Texas
LeBron James scored 27 points in Cleveland’s 95-85 loss in Houston. HOUSTON (AP) — Aaron Brooks
Halfhill surpasses 1,000 points in Canfield’s 71-51 loss at Hoover
The Vikings hit 10-3-pointers in the 20-point victory. By DOUG CHAPIN NORTH CANTON — On a
Commission has ‘different tone’
The school board doesn’t want to spend money saved in its transportation program. YOUNGSTOWN
Rogers’ tour brings Christmas favorites and memorable hits
A few weeks ago, Kenny Rogers released a three-disc CD package titled “Kenny Rogers: The First 50
Like it or not, cold weather here to stay
Wednesday’s wacky weather was precursor to traditional winter season in the Valley.
The Great Russian Nutcracker returns
YOUNGSTOWN — Moscow Ballet has added a gold medalist ballerina and several new characters to its
Columbiana Co. bureaus plan to work together
LISBON — Tourism in Columbiana County is about to get organized. Representatives of the four
New arts council to focus clout
YOUNGSTOWN — A movement is under way to start an umbrella group that would focus the economic power
Lisbon is the backdrop for Stage Left premiere
LISBON — According to Kandace Cleland’s theory of Christmas musicals: Nostalgia + Humor = Perfect
Animals, people portray Nativity
The animals — a camel, donkey, sheep and yak — are tame and can be petted. Park Vista
Gov. to explore ways to save Forum jobs
Strickland’s staff has met with union officials regarding Forum Health. YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted
IOC withholds gold from Jones, Thanou
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — It’s time to rewrite the Olympic record books: There was no gold medal
Apple set to launch tablet-size device
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. is on track to launch a much- anticipated tablet-size computing device
Facebook upgrades privacy controls
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is changing its privacy settings to give users more control over who sees
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2009. There are 21 days left in the year. On this date
Second trial for rape continues
A second test was done on the male DNA recovered from the girl’s body. WARREN — Nearly a year
Sports Digest
YSU Boscaljon named All-Midwest Region YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State senior Ruth Boscaljon has
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st—Web Charger(McKirgan)16.207.004.60 Tommy’s Chip Shot (Kash)
Vergara accents her comedic role
HOLLYWOOD — Sofia Vergara, the Colombian former Univision TV host who became famous in Latin America
Louisville going Strong
Louisville going Strong Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong is headed to Louisville to be
Should teen lose driving privileges?
Dear Annie: My fianc , “Tom,” has a 17-year-old daughter, “Laura.” She’s had her driver’s license
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS • Michael and Vicki (Jupp) Glenn, 210 W. Pearl St., Butler, Pa., are announcing
Why is age a characteristic singled out?
Opinion: Lately I’ve noticed a lot of news stories that seem to focus on someone’s age, and I’m not sure I
Shot across the bow may undermine climate bills
Editorial: In April 2007, during the presidency of George W. Bush, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that carbon
‘Nutcracker 1969’ takes new approach
‘Nutcracker 1969’ takes new approach SHARON, Pa. — The Walnut Lodge and Ballet Theater Shenango
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Obama must take on budget sacred cows
Opinion: President Barack Obama says he wants to tackle the deficit next year. That’s great news, because
Panel upholds murder conviction
YOUNGSTOWN — A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals unanimously has upheld the
’Bama’s $32M bet on Saban pays off
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama won its bet on Nick Saban. In fact the gamble —
Titans’ Johnson not taking Rams’ porous D for granted
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Johnson has been running wild through NFL defenses. Up next is the
Organization seeks items for animals
POLAND — Operation Santa Paws, a drive by Shepherd of the Valley facility here, 301 W. Western
‘Young in Youngstown’ to air on WFMJ
YOUNGSTOWN — WFMJ-TV 21 presents a special show at 7 p.m. today called “Young in Youngstown:
Business Digest
REGION Groundbreaking planned for senior apartments NILES — Ground will be broken at 2 p.m.
Florida assistant Strong takes Louisville post
Florida assistant Strong takes Louisville post LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Florida defensive
Colts teammates respect Manning’s leadership style
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Peyton Manning first came to Indianapolis, he wanted to be one of the guys
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Best bets on TV tonight
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): On “Bones,” the holidays aren’t merry and bright for a man dressed as Santa
Middle-class anger easy to fathom
Opinion: The passion, frustration and anger swelled in Debbie’s voice as she talked on our flight from Kansas
Kennywood unveils coaster name
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. — The new rapid-launch roller coaster that will open next season at Kennywood Park
Turbo Lovers hits its stride on ‘Vice’
Hard-rock act Turbo Lovers has been around for more than five years; however, it wasn’t until
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Indians’ Santana has surgery; Miller next?
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two of Cleveland’s top prospects have undergone surgeries. For catcher Carlos
HEALTH CARE MammoVan visit
The MammoVan will visit three Shepherd of the Valley facilities Friday and next Thursday. The cost
Archuleta found Ohio amusing
Having spent the past year touring incessantly, “American Idol” season 7 runner-up David Archuleta
A sign of support
Kansas City Star: While the United States is taking on more of the burden in Afghanistan, the pledge
Can James Cameron deliver titanic results with ‘Avatar’?
LOS ANGELES — A colossal budget, visionary technology and a down-to-the-wire workload on a film
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Annie.” Carnation City Players, 450 E. Market St., Alliance. Auditions are 1 p.m. Saturday
Complex evacuated when fire breaks out
CANFIELD — An early-morning fire resulted in the evacuation of an apartment complex on Carriage Hill
GPS devices considered to keep track of homeless sex offenders
COLUMBUS — Homeless sex offenders would be required to wear global positioning devices to track
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
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45 apply for park-board positions
The park board is expanding from three to five members. YOUNGSTOWN — Forty-five people from
Milwaukee, Baltimore draw aces
The Brewers landed Randy Wolf and LaTroy Hawkins, and the Orioles acquired Kevin Millwood.
‘Family Ties’ trouble
‘Family Ties’ trouble BOULDER, Colo. — A former cast member of the 1980s television show “Family
Joe Augustine, jazz pianist and one of Youngstown’s favorite sons, will join trumpeter Jack
Joe Augustine, jazz pianist and one of Youngstown’s favorite sons, will join trumpeter Jack Schantz,
Columbiana, Salem officials sign contract
LISBON — Officials from Columbiana County and Salem have signed a contract that could help spur
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lakeview school board, special session with the Ohio School Facilities Commission,
Janis Ian’s ‘At Seventeen’ is one for the ages
Over the past three decades, folk singer Janis Ian, known for iconic ’70s song “At Seventeen,” has
Man dressed as Santa charged with attempted kidnapping
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — Police in suburban Cleveland say a man dressed as Santa Claus and carrying a sack
Burglary suspects arrested
Other communities have had similar break-ins. CAMPBELL — Two suspects in several daytime
Rise in violence leads to shake-up in Iraqi military
Rise in violence leads to shake-up in Iraqi military BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Western-backed government —
Niles officials cut budget for fire, police departments
Niles safety forces face 10 percent budget cuts; no purchases are planned for cruisers or
Austintown police accepting applications
AUSTINTOWN — The township police department is accepting applications for entry-level patrol
Bill would increase sentences for crimes against children
The new law would add five years to a conviction. COLUMBUS — Individuals who hurt young
Columbiana Co. workers to pay part of insurance premiums
County workers haven’t been paying for insurance. LISBON — Columbiana County employees will
Oversight should include dealers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Consumer advocates argued Wednesday that Congress should include auto dealers
Cereal makers to cut sugar content
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — General Mills — the maker of Lucky Charms, Trix and Cocoa Puffs — plans to
Eagles, Reid agree to 3-year extension
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On the day he signed a new contract, Andy Reid joked about his weight. The
The Fed becoming a political football
Opinion: They all laughed at Fulton and his steamboat, Hershey and his chocolate bar ... — George
House subcommittee passes college football playoff bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dismissing complaints from some members that Congress had more pressing matters, a
Green Bay tops Wisconsin in overtime, 88-84
GREEN BAY, Wis. — After bringing home perhaps his biggest win since taking over at Wisconsin-Green
Tonight’s Games
Tonight’s Game Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 8:20 p.m. Sunday’s Games Seattle at Houston, 1 p.m.
Wreath’s bow placement depends on preference
People have different takes on the simple wreath. SALEM — The holiday season is here, so it’s a
From hill of beans, make draft blocker
Dear Heloise: Rather than paying a lot for a draft guard, make one yourself from one of those
Shaky Steelers picking up pieces
The defending champions will be in Cleveland hoping to snap a four-game skid to mediocrity.
Just Born opens store devoted to confection
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — It’s almost Christmas, but one company wants its fans thinking about chicks
Firsthand gossip so much juicier
Opinion: “The last time I talked to Tiger Woods, we stood in the middle of a country club parking lot talking
Metro Digest
Canfield trustees CANFIELD — Township trustees have decided against meeting a second time in
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