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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown to pay firefighter improperly fired for leaving the city
The firefighter left the city three years ago
Go Go will keep serving liquor, for now
COLUMBUS — The Go Go Cabaret will continue to serve alcohol to customers for the immediate future,
Youngstown Board of Control approves land purchase for V&M Star Steel
Youngstown Board of Control approves land purchase for V&M Star Steel
Eddy Chrysler dealership is certified by Motor Trend
AUSTINTOWN — One of the country’s most reputable automotive magazines has recognized Bob and Chuck
Woman, 61, robbed at gunpoint and shoved to pavement
YOUNGSTOWN — Police found a 61-year-old Hartford Avenue woman lying in the street on Oakwood Drive
Couple charged in marijuana cultivation freed on bonds
CORTLAND — A Johnston Township couple charged following discovery of a marijuana cultivation
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
WORTH A LOOK SALES • Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore, 480 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers, is
Hawaii is abuzz about Obamas’ expected Christmas vacation
KAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — Many in this upscale, oceanside suburb of Honolulu are expecting it to again
Slovak community keeps up tasty tradition
Sunday marked the local Slovak community’s 38th Christmas Eve vilija. YOUNGSTOWN — Lucille
Process turns manure into fuel for electricity
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Meadow muffins, meet Reddy Kilowatt. Let’s translate that: Meadow muffins,
Obama: End of ’10 target to assess strategy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he’ll know by the end of 2010 if his Afghan strategy
Is Rhoda’s future in jeopardy?
Dear Annie: How can we help a 47-year-old female lawyer who is still living with her parents and
Records fall in Indy’s victory over Broncos
The Colts won their NFL-record 22nd straight regular season game. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Peyton
Poor being turned away from free cancer tests
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As the economy falters, and more people go without health insurance, low- income
by the numbers
by the numbers Wedding costs are being downsized with the rest of the economy. Here are some
With Gaza cease-fire, south Israel blossoms
NAHAL OZ, Israel (AP) — Until less than a year ago, Nahal Oz was a place to stay away from or risk
White House official: Jobs are first order of business
White House official: Jobs are first order of business WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s chief
Back from combat, women struggle for acceptance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nobody wants to buy them a beer. Even near military bases, female veterans who
Children’s center grants
Children’s center grants YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Center for Science & Technology, previously
Only winners earn trophies
Opinion: Only winners earn trophies EDITOR: My 7-year-old daughter has participated in two years of youth
Shoppers making lists and sticking to them
Industry experts say retailers will begin amping up deals this week. NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers
Senate sends spending bill to Obama
After the vote, the Senate returned to the debate on health-care legislation. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Taking crime of adultery off books
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The original punishments — including standing on the gallows for an hour with a
Bakula leaps into new buddy show
Scott Bakula isn’t having a midlife crisis. Far from it. “I’ve been so lucky,” he says, reflecting
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board book workshop, 7 p.m., Ellsworth Township Hall,
Massacre in Philippines merits attention
Opinion: MANILA, Philippines — There’s a tendency for eyes to glaze over when reports of violence in the
It’s time for both parties to see debt for what it is — bad
Editorial: It’s time for both parties to see debt for what it is — bad Debt, it seems, is politically
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED James U. Anderson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
Customers hesistant about jumping to Blu-ray
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Although prices for some Blu-ray players dropped below $100 this holiday season,
Buckeyes rally for 2-point win over Mississippi
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — For Ohio State coach Jim Foster, Sunday’s 79-77 win over Mississippi was all
Procter and Gamble Co., Verizon Communications and General Motors Co. were the nation’s top
Procter and Gamble Co., Verizon Communications and General Motors Co. were the nation’s top
‘Compassion’ fares can come at a price
CHICAGO — Death may be one of life’s only certainties. But that doesn’t make it any easier for
Answers to weekly quiz:
Answers to weekly quiz: Q. A South, vulnerable, you hold: xK J 8 3 uA J 5 2 vQ 9 3 w7 4
REGION
REGION New restaurant to open LORDSTOWN — A ribbon- cutting ceremony will be at 10 a.m. Friday
Police probe robbery of gas station
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a man armed with a knife took an unspecified amount of money from the
Applications being accepted for energy aid
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership continues to schedule appointments
Cleveland pointed to in housing adversity
CLEVELAND (AP) — The city of Cleveland contributed to its foreclosure crisis by helping low- income
Face to face with a shelf of Zhu Zhus
Opinion: WASHINGTON — What am I: visionary or sucker? I’ll get my answer on Christmas morning, I’m sure.
OPTING FOR SIMPLE
wedding plans The overall average wedding cost for 2009 will be about $19,000. Michael and
PLAYOFF PUSH
Bengals mistake-prone in loss Cincinnati had 11 penalties, and Carson Palmer had less than 100
In climate talks, the figure 350 is source of controversy
COPENHAGEN (AP) — As police cracked down on climate protesters, church bells tolled 350 times Sunday
Freezing rain causes havoc in Pa.
Freezing rain coated roads with slick ice that caused traffic problems across the commonwealth
Williams’ shot helps Cavs win
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — LeBron James got Cleveland back into the game with a flurry of 3-pointers. Then
WARREN’S HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 18, 1895, the cornerstone for the Trumbull County Courthouse in Warren was
Congress out of its league on BCS
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Two Saturdays ago, the nation was one tick of a Texas clock away from a cultural
Budget standoff means late tax refunds for some
COLUMBUS (AP) — The inability of state lawmakers to agree on whether there should be an income-tax-
Solar technology arrives at DIY stores
NEW YORK (AP) — Solar technology is going where it has never gone before: onto the shelves at retail
H1N1-flu vaccine to be available
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City Health District will offer H1N1 influenza vaccine to all residents
Penguins get bulled over in Buffalo, 92-38
YSU’s worst defeat was by 57 points at Pittsburgh last season. BUFFALO — Buffalo made 10 of its
Candles provide solace to parents
Event celebrates lives of deceased children By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK AUSTINTOWN — The
Medicare buy-in plan runs into resistance
WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to let people as young as 55 buy into Medicare, heralded as a breakthrough
OSU ‘D’ likes Oregon’s offense
The Ducks’ zone read rushing attack will be a challenge for the Buckeyes to stop. COLUMBUS —
Student-loan default data highlight for-profit colleges
More than one in five borrowers of federal student loans who attend for-profit colleges default
new on home video This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “G-Force” (PG, 88 minutes): This aggressively stupid entry in the family-
Liza Minnelli not over the rainbow for ’Oz’
Liza Minnelli not over the rainbow for ’Oz’ NEW YORK — “The Wizard of Oz” is a family favorite,
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy J. Reel, 38, of 4236 North Park, Cortland, and Lisa A.
Aging China changes course on decades-old one-child policy
SHANGHAI — Wang Weijia and her husband grew up surrounded by propaganda posters lecturing them that
Petty’s ‘Anthology’ is like a family album
LOS ANGELES — Tom Petty has grown up, but not too much. The 59-year-old spent a year going through
Italian premier bloodied in attack
ROME (AP) — An attacker hurled a statuette at Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, striking the leader
Turner Gill takes over at Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas hopes that Turner Gill can do for the Jayhawks what he did for Nebraska.
Poland boys win, Canfield loses
UNIONTOWN — Niko Fatimus scored 24 points and Ben Donlow added 17 to lead Poland High’s boys
Today is Monday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2008. There are 17 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Dec. 14, the 348th day of 2008. There are 17 days left in the year. On this date in
Iraq: No time to act after tip about blasts
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military had warned of an imminent attack hours before last week’s deadly
“The Sing-off” (8 p.m., NBC): “The Sing-off” sounds like “American
“The Sing-off” (8 p.m., NBC): “The Sing-off” sounds like “American Idol”-lite. It’s a four-night
No perfect solution
No perfect solution Columbus Dispatch: The complex challenge America faces in Afghanistan has no
Accenture becomes first sponsor to end relationship with Tiger Woods
Global consulting firm Accenture Ltd. has ended its relationship with Tiger Woods, marking the first
The system is fatally flawed
Opinion: The system is fatally flawed EDITOR: Obamacare seems to have morphed from a health reform bill
Bode Miller skips slalom after spraining an ankle
VAL D’ISERE, France — Marcel Hirscher of Austria claimed his first World Cup victory on Sunday,
Phelps wins again, takes 200 butterfly
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Michael Phelps won the 200-yard butterfly Sunday, giving the 14-time Olympic
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jordan and Ashley Gerchak, Girard, boy, Dec. 11. Amanda and Joshua
Caution urged on pact talks
Youngstown officials start classified employee contract process amid fiscal concerns.
Some issues with Heisman voting
A historic Heisman Trophy vote made Mark Ingram the winner of the most famous bronze statue in
Cops have few clues in case of missing mom
SAL T LAKE CITY (AP) — Police had little to go on Sunday in the search for a Utah woman who hasn’t
Akron loses in men’s soccer final
CARY, N.C. (AP) — There are pictures of each of Virginia’s national championship teams hanging in
Graduate fulfills education dream
The guest speaker urged YSU graduates to make contributions to their city, state and world.
Wolford now the Penguins’ choice
Depending on who you are talking to, or what Web site you are looking at, Youngstown State
Old photos make one-of-a-kind greeting cards
Dear Heloise: A reader wrote to you about not knowing what to do with old photographs of people she
Eagles take over first in NFC East, outscore Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Dynamic DeSean Jackson tied an NFL record for long touchdowns and
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