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Delphi retirees testify in Columbus
COLUMBUS — When it comes time to replace the battery in Milan Dragojevic’s internal cardiac defibrillator, it’s probably going to cost the Warren-area man about $7,000 out of pocket.
Struthers schools janitor fired
STRUTHERS — The school board voted unanimously to fire a janitorial technician who worked at the high school.
Salem to extend Pershing Street, near shops
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford ended 2009 by announcing a second east-west corridor in the city.
UPDATE: Lost deer's throat slit
SEBRING — An injured deer was euthanized earlier this month, not beaten to death as some claimed, police Chief Ray Heverly said Tuesday.
Wean Foundation gets $200K for neighborhood work
YOUNGSTOWN — The Convergence Partnership, a collaboration of six of the nation’s leading funders plus the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has awarded the Raymond J. Wean Foundation $200,000 for its work in Youngstown and Warren neighborhoods.
Salem Salvation Army aims to help 350 kids
SALEM — The Salem Salvation Army is on track to meet its goal of $40,000 to help the less fortunate this year.
Business would acquire 7.5 acres in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — City council is expected to approve an economic incentive package Wednesday for a
Wolford: ‘No one will outwork us’
YOUNGSTOWN — New Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford promised to hit the ground running and
New vehicle sales locally drop to lowest point
New vehicle sales in the area dropped to their lowest point of the recession last month. Mahoning
Boardman orchestra performs Wednesday night
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley concertgoers don’t need to find Trans Siberian Orchestra tickets to hear
Candidate receives Masonic degree
Candidate receives Masonic degree SALEM – Omega Council of York Rite Masonry conducted an annual
BRIEANNE YOUNG | MICHAEL COOL
BRIEANNE YOUNG MICHAEL COOL YOUNGSTOWN — Brieanne Janine Young and Michael Joseph Cool, both of
TARA MCQUILLAN | ANDREW BARNES
TARA MCQUILLAN ANDREW BARNES YOUNGSTOWN — Married at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 5 at Martin Luther Lutheran
LESLIE CEBULA | ERIC BARRETT
LESLIE CEBULA ERIC BARRETT MARIETTA — Leslie Ann Cebula and Eric Edward Barrett were married at 2
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for a brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday
New YSU coach ‘a blue-collar guy’
If Eric Wolford loses a recruit to another program it won’t be from a lack of trying. The soon-to-
Campus plan has schools anxious
Area career and technical centers want to see how the proposal will affect them. YOUNGSTOWN —
City board OKs land purchase for V&M deal
YOUNGSTOWN — V&M Star Steel hasn’t announced Youngstown as the site of a $970 million expansion, but
New health clinic bears name of slain boy
The health center is expected to open in spring 2010. WARREN — “His name will live on, and it
Penguins get back in action on road
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s basketball program will go from one extreme to another when
Lost deer beaten to death with a board
SEBRING — A deer was beaten to death in daylight with a board after it wandered into the city.
Browns’ Cribbs is ready to try running back
BEREA (AP) — Cleveland’s Josh-of-all-trades is ready to take on yet another new position. It’s not
49ers aided by Cardinals’ errors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Frank Gore rushed for 167 yards and Alex Smith threw a pair of touchdown passes
Nation & World Digest
Iran says it will try 3 American hikers TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Monday a court will try three
It’s OK to say if you have no prior experience
Dear Annie: I am a 24-year-old female and a virgin, not because of any moral objections, but because
2 weekend carjackings reported in Hubbard
2 weekend carjackings reported in Hubbard HUBBARD — Police reported two recent carjacking
Computer helps to compile helpful ‘before I leave’ list
Dear Heloise: On my computer, I created a “before I leave” checklist of necessary errands and items
Metro Digest
Special work session HUBBARD — Eagle Joint Fire District will have a special work session today at
Best bets on TV tonight
“Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live” (9 p.m., Fox): Apparently, prime time’s crankiest chef has a softer
Citigroup to repay $20B in bailout money
NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup said Monday it is repaying $20 billion in public bailout money, freeing
Steelers baffled, upset by losing
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The disappointment and confusion are very evident in a downcast Pittsburgh
There are standards for living an ordered life
Opinion: Early in my column-writing career I took note of comments by the singer Madonna. A skin magazine had
Study: Looking young may mean living longer
LONDON (AP) — Those baby-faced people now have another reason to be smug: A new Danish study says
Bengals have lost their passing touch
CINCINNATI (AP) — Chad Ochocinco walked into the Cincinnati Bengals’ locker room on Monday afternoon
Rabiches plead innocent in marijuana-cultivation case
CORTLAND — A Johnston Township couple charged after discovery of a marijuana-cultivation operation
United wins early test
HANOVERTON — United girls basketball coach Roger Zeigler seemed totally surprised when told his team
Concussions a cause for concern
BOARDMAN — As one of the top sports-medicine physicians in the area, Dr. Raymond Duffett has
Go Go Cabaret gets to keep liquor license for present
Many of the employees are single mothers, the court filing states. COLUMBUS — The Go Go
Ursuline alum takes over YSU football program
Eric Wolford is known for his enthusiasm and dedication, ex-teammates said.
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Kameron and Amanda Ziegler, Canfield, boy, Dec. 12. Shanna Peterman
Pot becoming more popular among teens, survey reveals
DETROIT (AP) — Smoking marijuana is becoming even more popular among U.S. teens, and they have cut
Some donors take care to hide their identities
CHICAGO (AP) — The gold coins have arrived in much the same manner every year for the past four
Business Digest
REGION Gas prices decline COLUMBUS — Prices at Ohio gas pumps are down 6 cents from last week
For Chavez, money no longer buys love
Opinion: Venezuela’s narcissist-Leninist President Hugo Chavez is not getting his money’s worth for the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing St. Andrewes AME Church, 512 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, various
Stocks rise to ’09 highs after Dubai, Exxon deals
NEW YORK (AP) — Easing concerns about debt problems overseas and a $31 billion takeover deal by
Wal-Mart makes impact with change in stores
MINNEAPOLIS — The Wal-Mart store in Eagan, Minn., is a far cry from what it was five months ago.
Trouble at TSA
Washington Post: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the federal agency that
‘Climategate’ undermines climate confab
Opinion: Is it a good thing that delegates from the United States and 191 other countries have convened a
Mahoning County taxpayers get attention of government
Editorial: The budget hearings being conducted by Mahoning County commissioners are shaping up to be exactly
Delphi workers to receive help from program
Benefits can include training provided through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
‘Healthy’ Colts to play Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning want to keep playing this season. Or at least
House fire kills 3, injures 1 in Johnstown, Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A woman, her live-in boyfriend, and her daughter were killed in a house fire that
Florida State’s Fisher plans to blaze own trail
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Outgoing Florida State coach Bobby Bowden has some parting advice for his
Parade magazine plans story on Youngstown’s revitalization
Parade magazine plans story on Youngstown’s revitalization STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN — A reporter
Evidence of global warming is solid
Opinion: It wasn’t very long ago that a dinner party guest who wanted to spare the hostess any embarrassing
Republicans will take control of Salem City Council
SALEM — Mickey Weaver, the new president of Salem’s city council, says council is preparing for a
MONDAY drawings
MONDAY drawings OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 1-4-8 Pick 4, 5-0-5-7 Classic Lotto, 6-22-26-
Downey turns sleuth in ‘Sherlock Holmes’
LONDON — Robert Downey Jr. is an actor at the top of his game — already a big-screen superhero, now
Titans need help, but they’re still playing an important Dec. game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans, written off after their 0-6 start, are about to do the
Obama urges top banks to lend more, back overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama implored top bankers Monday to help keep the fragile
Gaps in DNA banks lead to tragedies
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — During what police say was a 20-year killing spree in Milwaukee, Walter Ellis
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
Do workers have right to privacy on company devices?
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it would rule for the first time on whether employees
Daughter of Cobain, Love placed in guardianship
Daughter of Cobain, Love placed in guardianship LOS ANGELES — A court filing shows that the only
Div. III colleges in debate over sports
ST. LOUIS (AP) — They play for the love of the game, not with the hope of landing a pro contract.
Despite close calls, Saints aren’t feeling vulnerable
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Drew Brees’ advice to those concerned about New Orleans’ past two performances
Tressel makes Pryor off-limits
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State protects Terrelle Pryor off the field, too. The sophomore quarterback
Lower health care costs through better living
Opinion: Lower health care costs through better living EDITOR: One of the quickest ways to keep health
Young to stay on with GM after stepping down as CFO
He will remain in the position until a successor is named. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. said
22M missing Bush e-mails found
WASHINGTON (AP) — Computer technicians have found 22 million missing White House e-mails from the
Much accord on health proposals
WASHINGTON — The mounting Senate tension in these last days of the 2009 session is all about public
Odrick emerges as star on defense for Penn St.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Tackles don’t often get the recognition on Penn State defenses that
Oakland Center to host open-mic night
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts will host The Stage, its monthly open-mic night, 8 to
Commander: Troop increase will take longer than planned
KABUL (AP) — The military may not finish its surge of 30,000 American troops to Afghanistan until
The spirit of Christmas is more than mere words
Opinion: The spirit of Christmas is more than mere words EDITOR: I read about the good Christian ladies
Charles Gibson will leave a legacy of civility as anchor
Gibson took over as host of ‘World News’ in 2006. When future historians write about the Age
Gore: Polar ice may go in 5 years
COPENHAGEN (AP) — New computer modeling suggests the Arctic Ocean may be nearly ice-free in the
Congress moves ahead on Pentagon budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is knocking nearly $1 billion off President Barack Obama’s request for
POSITIVE TREND
Bob and Chuck Eddy certified by magazine By ELISE FRANCO AUSTINTOWN — One of the country’s
Federal officials to spend $13M to keep invasive Asian carp out of Great Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Federal officials said Monday they would use $13 million in Great Lakes
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian Fakner, 30, of 4823 Westchester Drive, No. 220,
Congress tries to turn down the volume on loud TV ads
WASHINGTON (AP) — Television viewers jarred by abrupt spikes in volume during commercial breaks may
Western Reserve’s press too much for Sebring
BERLIN CENTER — Western Reserve parlayed its size advantage on the interior and quickness on the
Youngstown police probing 2 crimes involving gunmen
YOUNGSTOWN — Armed bandits committing crimes against senior citizens and young people alike are
Despite popularity of flat-screen sets, injuries caused by falling TVs increase
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The number of children killed or injured by falling television sets appears to
Rescuers race clock in search for hikers
GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) — As a winter storm barreled toward Mount Hood, rescuers raced to find
YSU looks to assume management of industry and labor museum Jan. 1
Just a few questions were asked at Monday’s public gathering on the plan. YOUNGSTOWN — Barring
Police arrest 2 people after home invasion, robbery in Youngstown
Police are looking for other suspects in the robbery. YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested two people
Council to vote on worker’s back pay
Except for a $50,000 deductible to be paid by the city, the rest is covered by an insurance
Canfield and Austintown police calls
CANFIELD CITY Dec. 4 Drug paraphernalia: Two male juveniles were arrested on separate charges of
Studies: CT scans contribute to surge in cancers
Widespread overuse of CT scans and variations in radiation doses caused by various machines and
Tensions cloud UN climate talks
COPENHAGEN (AP) — The atmosphere at the U.N. climate conference grew more tense and divisive after
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