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Youngstown council approves money for possible V&M Star Steel expansion
Council approves dollars for V&M Star Steel project
YSU looks at one of its own to become the university's next president
YSU looks at one of its own to become university president
Traficant to make announcement at Thursday news conference
Traficant speaks at news conference in Canfield
Police officers honored by Valley chiefs of police
YOUNGSTOWN — Police from the Mahoning Valley gathered Wednesday to honor 11 officers who have made
Weak economy caps inflation as housing starts rise
Weak economy caps inflation as housing starts rise
Girard dispatcher killed in I-80 crash with salt truck
AUSTINTOWN — A Girard police dispatcher died early Wednesday morning when the car he was driving
Fire alarm malfunction closes Go Go Cabaret
AUSTINTOWN — The township fire department shut down the Go Go Cabaret due to a faulty fire alarm
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road,
Join Mrs. Claus for a photo shoot
Join Mrs. Claus for a photo shoot NILES — Art Outreach Gallery, on the concourse between Sears and
Evankovich appeals loss of his pharmacist's license
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man has appealed the state’s revocation of his pharmacist’s license.
McDonald BOE cuts pay, employee cell phones
McDONALD — The board of education has approved cost-cutting policy changes, including taking a reduction in pay per meeting.
Real-life Toy Story
Volunteer army takes action for Valley needy By RICK ROUAN AUSTINTOWN — The line outside the
Wolford sees value in adversity
YOUNGSTOWN — All the jobs, experience and contacts that Eric Wolford possesses will play a key role
Mother’s courage proves inspirational to Espino
YOUNGSTOWN — On Saturday night in North Hollywood, Calif., a 49-year-old woman named Ana Garcia will
State warns YSU of $7M aid cut
The university had expected a $3.2 million drop in state aid, but it may be worse. YOUNGSTOWN
Hammond, Moore lead Spartans’ win
BOARDMAN — Chase Hammond and J.T. Moore each had a double-double while the Boardman High boys
Board members’ views vary on Webb’s fate if schools don’t improve
YOUNGSTOWN — If the city school district doesn’t show considerable academic improvement on its 2010
Former Judge Cronin pleads guilty to felony mail fraud
AKRON — Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, left the federal
Campbell bounces back, beats Lakeview 71-41
CAMPBELL — An opening season loss to Cardinal Mooney last week didn’t dampen the confidence of the
James scores 23 as Cavs defeat Nets, 99-89
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James had 23 points, six rebounds and seven assists while adding the role of
Boardman High’s concert to feature holiday selections
The orchestra has been preparing for the winter concert since October. BOARDMAN — Mahoning
Staal’s 2 goals power feisty Pens past Flyers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Staal scored twice and Sidney Crosby’s goal and assist early in the first
Trumbull trying to repeat 2009 in budget
Trumbull County plans no layoffs in 2010, a commissioner said. WARREN — On the expense side,
Wean Foundation gets $200,000 grant
YOUNGSTOWN — The Convergence Partnership, a collaboration of six of the nation’s leading funders
Struthers board fires janitor technician
The employee had been on paid leave. STRUTHERS — The school board voted unanimously to fire a
Pavlik ‘ready to roll’ in title bout
Kelly Pavlik trained at the Southside Boxing Club Tuesday for his Saturday middleweight title fight against Miguel Espino in YSU’s Beeghly Center. The bout is Pavlik’s third title defense since September 2007.
Throw the rascals out
Opinion: Throw the rascals out EDITOR: Our pending demise as a world leader was summed up quite well when
Dillon’s 28 points lead Tigers
NEWTON FALLS — With two inexperienced teams on the floor, it’s not surprising a sophomore played a
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Boardman 79, Howland 66 N. Canton Hoover 74,
Bag has melted to toaster oven
Dear Heloise: My grandson left a plastic bag of bread on top of the toaster oven recently. Now
IF YOU GO | Concert
The Boardman High School orchestra will perform its winter concert tonight. When: 7 p.m. Where:
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Justine Gligor, Boardman, boy, Dec. 14. Elizabeth Skon and
Canadian doctor investigated in doping case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Canadian doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods and many other pro athletes
basketball roundup | Tuesday’s other games
East 89, Beaver Local 63 LISBON —Tyrell Henry had 16 points, three rebounds, six steals and five
Holmgren extends Browns visit
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Holmgren remained unemployed. Eric Mangini stayed on the job, and the
POLICE CALLS || Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Dec. 11 Assault: A man reported his 11-year-
GETtING IT RIGHT
GETtING IT RIGHT Greater Youngstown Point Inc., 1555 Belmont Ave., Suite 3, Youngstown, will have
As the Earth turns
Opinion: As the Earth turns EDITOR: I do not need a lecture on global warming. I have seen Lake Erie.
Lil Wayne to head to jail
Lil Wayne to head to jail NEW YORK — Lil Wayne heads to jail in February in his New York gun case,
At GM, chairman Whitacre stirs it up
DETROIT (AP) — At his first meeting with General Motors’ top executives after being named chairman
Big Ten evaluating expansion to 12 teams
CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten might be getting bigger. Commissioner Jim Delany said Tuesday the
7 Delphi retirees testify at Statehouse
COLUMBUS — When it comes time to replace the battery in Milan Dragojevic’s internal cardiac
Gift guide for the foodies
When it comes to fabulous holiday gifts, sometimes all it takes to please your loved ones is a
No butter, no eggs, no problem
VEGAN BAKING For one pastry chef, creating vegan desserts ‘is about baking with compassion.’
OTHER nominees \ Golden Globe Awards
MOTION PICTURES Supporting Actor: Matt Damon, “Invictus”; Woody Harrelson, “The Messenger”;
10 Buckeyes looking at early entry to NFL
COLUMBUS (AP) — Chimdi Chekwa has a big decision coming up, and it’s not what to get with that gift
Let’s determine true cost of health care
Opinion: The bizarre comments last week likening opponents of health-care reform to slavery advocates are
Single-payer system is the answer
Opinion: The public option is effectively dead. We need something stronger in its place. Once upon a time,
READY TO SOAR
Boeing’s 787 makes first test flight EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing’s new 787 jetliner got airborne
Health care costs are crippling
Opinion: Growing old, particularly in this economy, is not for sissies. Just ask Bob and Roselee Packham of
Rock Hall inductees: Genesis, ABBA, more
CLEVELAND (AP) — ABBA is dancing its way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Genesis,
The Kaluza Project is a source of unforeseen inspiration
Editorial: The Kaluza Project is a source of unforeseen inspiration Addressing the court on Sept. 23, 2008,
Afghan strategy focuses on key fronts
Opinion: Last month, I sat down for a two-hour talk with Gen. Stanley McChrystal over dinner in Kabul. Our
Rise in wholesale inflation unlikely to last, experts say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy flashed a warning sign of inflation Tuesday, but the recovery is so
Evangelist Oral Roberts dies in Calif. at age 91
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Oral Roberts, who helped pioneer TV evangelism in the 1950s and used the power
In TV comedy, networks make a strong showing
LOS ANGELES — There is hope for broadcast TV comedy and for smart, tough women of a certain age,
Sensational holiday solutions
There’s nothing like a house full of family and friends for the holidays. Whether you need to wake
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room, junior/senior high school, 207
McDonald school board takes steps to cut costs
The district will cut back on the number of cell phones it provides employees. McDONALD — The
‘Up in the Air’ leads list of Golden Globes nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The recession-era tale “Up in the Air” led Golden Globe film contenders
Gilly of ‘SNL’ to host special
NEW YORK (AP) — Kristin Wiig’s recurring character Gilly might not seem filled with holiday cheer,
sweet celebrations Festive desserts with an exciting twist
A great dessert makes any special occasion even more wonderful. Celebrate this season with classic
Steelers walking wrong side of fine line
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Saying the Super Bowl champion Steelers’ 6-7 record “hacks you off,” coach Mike
H1N1 shots recalled due to reduced strength
ATLANTA (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of H1N1-flu shots for children have been recalled because tests
Youngstown police seeking robbers who stole from 2 city businesses
No arrests have been made in either robbery. YOUNGSTOWN — City police are looking for the
Idealism vs. reality
Idealism vs. reality Plain Dealer: President Barack Obama’s speech in Oslo Thursday may not have
Business digest
REGION GM’s Lordstown plant will lay off 35 workers LORDSTOWN — Thirty-five workers at General
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daryl Duck, 38, of 1525 Florencedale Drive, Youngstown, and
FirstEnergy turns in comprehensive plan
COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy submitted its comprehensive energy- efficiency initiative to state regulators
LED traffic lights can’t melt snow
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cities around the country that have installed energy-efficient traffic lights are
Police chief: Lost deer wasn’t beaten
Police chief: Lost deer wasn’t beaten SEBRING — An injured deer was euthanized Saturday, not
New cars Top sellers
The top-selling new vehicles last month in the Mahoning Valley: Chevrolet Malibu, 49 Chevrolet
Poll: 40% think slowing global warming will help create jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans believe steps taken to reduce global-warming pollution will help
Council likely to OK deal for company
YOUNGSTOWN — City council is expected to approve an economic incentive package today for a company
pavlik Notebook
Youngstown hospitality: Jack Loew, Kelly Pavlik’s trainer and Southside Boxing Club owner, opened
Valley new-vehicle sales hit a low point
A dealer representative can’t recall a month with lower new-car sales. New-vehicle sales in
DNA test frees Akron man imprisoned 28 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who spent 28 years behind bars for a rape and murder he said he didn’t
Senate bill to reduce telephone regulations
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Senate has approved a bill to reduce regulations on the traditional
Number seeking park seats cut to 10
Park-board members serve without compensation. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Mark Belinky of Mahoning
TICKETS Pavlik-Espino
kWhen: Saturday kWhere: Beeghly Center, Youngstown State University kTickets: Prices are $250
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2009. There are 15 days left in the year. On this date
Moore gets 12 years for Petrosky killing
WARREN — David Petrosky was not only a funny, beloved father and grandfather, he was also known well
Weed and Seed caroling
Weed and Seed caroling YOUNGSTOWN — Northside Weed and Seed is “taking it to the streets” through
Chances are, Martin’s involved with widow
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I am a 49-year-old widow. I recently
Salem mayor announces Pershing Street extension
The extension will allow easier access to State Street stores. SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford
House measure would add $50B to stimulus spending
House measure would add $50B to stimulus spending WASHINGTON — Responding to calls among rank-and-
Police probe allegations that church day care used sleep aids
CINCINNATI (AP) — Allegations that workers at a church day care put an over-the-counter dietary
Boardman pharmacist appeals state’s revocation of his license
Pharmacy employees’ jobs are at risk, a court filing contends. YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man has
Obama: Senate nears historic agreement on health-care plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prodded by President Barack Obama, Senate Democrats won tentative backing from one
Salvation Army in Salem to hit goal
Requests by the needy are lower this year than last year despite the economy. SALEM — The
BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s Top 25 games
MEN No. 2 Texas 104, Texas-Pan American 42 AUSTIN, Texas — Avery Bradley scored a season-high 18
Ursuline’s Brown scores 11 in CSU loss
CLEVELAND — Gary Wallace scored 14 points off the bench to lead Robert Morris. Tied at 42-42,
Ruling: Warren man must be resentenced
WARREN — Judge John M. Stuard of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court must resentence a former Warren
Lieberman uses his unique position to hold Dems’ feet to fire
WASHINGTON (AP) — The senator whom Republicans love and liberals love to hate is at it again. Sen.
Ohio’s budget impasse worries Mathews school board members
Mathews schools could lose $271,000 in 2010. VIENNA — The budget impasse in the Ohio
Harding hangs on to defeat Mooney
YOUNGSTOWN — The Warren Harding High boys basketball team spurted out to a big first-quarter lead
Car crashes into guardrail, injuring Lowellville woman
Car crashes into guardrail, injuring Lowellville woman YOUNGSTOWN — A woman lost control of her
No cell-phone search without warrant, Ohio’s top court rules
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court said Tuesday police officers must obtain a search warrant
nba roundup Tuesday’s other games
Bobcats 94, Knicks 87 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stephen Jackson scored 24 points and keyed the Bobcats’
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s other games
Wild 2, Blue Jackets 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marek Zidlicky scored with 39 seconds left, snapping a
Penguins reflect on changing of guard
YOUNGSTOWN — How does it feel to end the season with one head coach and embark on the next with
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