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Mahoning Co. tax map office becomes political football
Tax map department becomes political football
Nonprofit corporation will search for money to help Youngstown 'go green'
Foundation money will be sought to help Youngstown 'go green'
Ohio bill to limit types of vending machine snacks at public schools
Ohio bill to limit types of vending machine snacks at public schools
Woman gets nine years in prison for foster child’s death
WARREN — The 31-year-old Champion woman who pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the April
Ex-con, ex-congressman Traficant circulating petitions
Ex-con, ex-congressman Traficant circulating petitions
Parents announce Strobel-Brown wedding date
Ron and Becky Strobel, 202 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., formerly of Sharon, and Robert and
Church is chosen for Artz-Becker June wedding
Church is chosen for Artz-Becker June wedding COLUMBUS — Kristina Artz and Mike Becker, both of
Officers installed at holiday brunch
Officers installed at holiday brunch YOUNGSTOWN — Officers who will head the Mignonette Garden
Partnership will aid in turning Youngstown green
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan left Wednesday for the international climate- control conference.
Giuriceo returns on undercard
Youngstown boxing fans got their first taste of Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo in February on the
Traficant to talk about Congress
Communications director doubts an announcement about running for office is coming today.
Mooney graduate to play for FCS crown
Although Dom Scarnecchia is accustomed to playing in marquee athletic events, he has a chance Friday
Penguins snap 3-game losing streak, 74-65
LORETTO, Pa. — DeAndre Mays scored a career-high 27 points to lead Youngstown State to a 74-65
Council agrees to borrow $805,000 for V&M project
The property is needed to relocate railroad lines to the company’s proposed project site.
Howland dominates on all sides
YOUNGSTOWN — Led by a strong “inside-outside” combo, the Howland girls basketball team overwhelmed
Both sides refer to DVD in Niles man’s rape trial
Both prosecution and defense refer to DVD during Niles man’s rape trial in Warren A woman raped by
Glass has career night for Boardman
AUSTINTOWN — After Boardman senior guard Doriyon Glass tore her ACL for the third time last year,
SANTA’S HELPERS
sharing tree A lifelong Liberty resident started the community Christmas project about 30 years
Convicted child-sex offender eligible for parole in January
Sex offender eligible for parole in January
Girard police dispatcher killed in crash on I-80
The state patrol does not believe weather was a factor in the crash. AUSTINTOWN — A Girard
James silences 76ers in Cavs’ victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James hit two clutch 3s in the fourth quarter and scored 36 points to
New trauma center to save more lives
Trauma teams will be able to treat those with severe injuries more quickly. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Landlords object to plan for fees
CAMPBELL — Mayor George Krinos’ plan to fund a homeownership program by charging registration fees
Search narrowed to four
The YSU Board of Trustees announced these four finalists to replace President David C. Sweet, above left: clockwise, from top left, Dr. Cynthia Anderson, YSU's vice president for student affairs; Dr. Aaron Podolefsky, president of the University of Central Missouri. Dr. Cheryl J. Norton, president of Southern Connecticut State University; and Dr. C. Jack Maynard, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Indiana State University.
‘DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?’
‘DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?’ Grade: D Director: Marc Lawrence Running time: 1 hour 43
Stay cheerful with hateful mother-in-law
Dear Annie: My husband, “Kevin,” and I have been together 25 years. Our relationship is as wonderful
Kids clip coupons, making a profit
Dear Heloise: We used to never get to the store with our coupons, so we adopted an incentive system
‘Leno Show’ leads in product placement
It may be struggling to attract viewers, but NBC’s new “Jay Leno Show” leads prime time in one
Reggae star’s drug case moved to Tampa
MIAMI (AP) — Grammy nominated Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton will fight a drug charge against him
Half Mile Home ready to take on the world
Half Mile Home has been together for a decade but now finds itself poised for a breakout. The
Nothing worth seeing, or hearing, about ‘the Morgans’
Nothing worth seeing, or hearing, about ‘the Morgans’ By ROGER MOORE Sandra Bullock hitched
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Dining Room.” Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Warren Road, Niles. Auditions are
Keeping up with sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian
NEW YORK — When “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” first debuted in 2007, Kim Kardashian was the
Disabilities board to buy company that makes candles
A plan would provide jobs for adults with disabilities. LISBON — The Columbiana County Board
‘The Princess and the Frog’ could do better
Opinion: As the mother of a royalty-worshipping little girl, my feelings about Disney’s first black princess
Changing lives, one gift at a time
Opinion: Most people who haven’t finished (or even begun) their shopping are starting to worry about what
Oakland Center to stage traditional Christmas show
YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland prides itself on offering to theatergoers the complete opposite of the
‘DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?’
‘DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?’ Grade: D Director: Marc Lawrence Running time: 1 hour 43
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Fed holding interest rates at record low to aid recovery
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pledged Wednesday to hold interest rates at a record low to
Obama’s charm fades as time flies
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Rushing to lock the nation into expensive health care and climate change commitments,
Gil Mantera’s Party Dream turns 10 with Cedars show
YOUNGSTOWN — Gil Mantera's Party Dream will mark its 10th anniversary on Christmas eve with a show
Volunteers needed for Polar Bear Jump
Volunteers needed for Polar Bear Jump CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society is looking for
Brickman comes home, Grammy nod in hand
A few days after getting word that his latest studio CD “Faith” received a Grammy Award nomination,
POLICE CALLS in Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARDt Dec. 13 Menacing: A woman
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert E. Savon, 60, of 333 Schenley Ave., Youngstown, and
WHO SAID SO?
“It is deficit-neutral. It bends the cost curve. It covers 30 million Americans who don’t have
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Angelica Folsom, Canfield, girl, Dec. 14. Jennifer Bradford
F.Y.I. || Candlelight concert by Chamber Players
Candlelight concert by Chamber Players MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Historical Society Chamber
HOT TICKETS
Kent Trumbull Theatre will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE TO GO || ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Winner Aviation struggling in ‘tough times’
VIENNA — Rick Hale, president of Winner Aviation, says if his company doesn’t get help from the
Business digest
NATION Chrysler to refit factory to build new engines DETROIT — A person briefed on Chrysler
This year, there will be more ‘Rockin’ Around the Town Square’
COLUMBIANA — Sensing a need to not only celebrate the holiday season but also to give back to the
Columbiana Co. tightens economic belt for 2010
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners approved 2010 appropriations that are lower than this
Senate bill to include prevention of dating violence in classwork
COLUMBUS — Legislation requiring schools to incorporate dating- violence prevention into classroom
Time names Bernanke ’09 ‘Person of the Year’
NEW YORK — Time magazine on Wednesday named Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke its person of the
False alarms | Cabaret and inn
The Go Go Cabaret and adjoining Economy Inn are shut down. Austintown Fire Chief Andy Frost Jr.
Holmgren decision on hold
BEREA (AP) — Mike Holmgren left Cleveland after an extended stay without accepting a job to become
Niles council repeals 2 $5 license-plate fees
NILES — True to their words, city council members voted unanimously Wednesday to repeal two $5
Tancer is sorry to leave Canfield school board
Tancer said he’ll miss the opportunity to make decisions to better the district. CANFIELD —
Trumbull County awards contract to repair covered bridge
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have authorized a familiar name to complete repairs to the
Area CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
if you go || Gil Mantera’s Party Dream
if you go What: Gil Mantera’s Party Dream, with Realtime Digimob and DJ Mattatat When: 10 p.m.
Driver in hit-skip accident sentenced to 4 years in prison plus probation
The driver and his companion fled the scene, leaving his car behind. YOUNGSTOWN — The sister
Executive director of port authority has busy start
A consultant said the Detroit Metro Airport could be a good partner for the local airport.
Some officials, workers to get 2.5% raises
Some officials, workers to get 2.5% raises The raises start in 2010. COLUMBIANA — Some city
Bombings expose instability
Bombings expose instability Kansas City Star: The five car-bombs that killed 127 people and
Metro digest || Adopt a pet
Adoption open house LORDSTOWN — The Animal Welfare Shelter, 545 Brunstetter Road N.W., will have a
Valley police chiefs honor 11 officers in 6 categories
The award ceremony takes place once a year. YOUNGSTOWN — Police from the Mahoning Valley
Steelers fans have Clark steaming mad
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says his players are becoming angry with
Alarms briefly shutter cabaret
The fire department has had almost 20 alarm-activation calls to the cabaret since April.
State senators must stay until their work is done
Editorial: State senators must stay until their work is done Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, who has had to guide
P. Ross Berry Middle School sponsors party
A smaller version of the event took place last year. YOUNGSTOWN — Teachers, parents and
RCMP charge doctor tied to doping case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A doctor who has treated golfer Tiger Woods and many other pro athletes was
Devils’ Brodeur ties NHL record
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Martin Brodeur reached another milestone, and the New Jersey Devils kept rolling
Buckeyes cruise to victory over Presbyterian
COLUMBUS (AP) — If this is what the future holds for No. 18 Ohio State without Evan Turner, then the
Laid-off Wall Streeters take stock and start fresh
NEW YORK (AP) — Eighteen months without a job. Fourteen months. Twelve. It’s been a long, dry
Roy E. Disney dies at 79; was nephew of Walt
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney whose powerful behind-the-scenes
Cy Young aces Halladay, Lee swapped in megadeal
NEW YORK (AP) — On a day like no other in baseball history, two Cy Young Award winners in their
SEC backs tougher exec pay disclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators voted Wednesday to require companies to reveal more information
Cincinnati names Jones to replace ND’s Kelly
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati went right back to Central Michigan for its next coach. Butch Jones
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food
Congress probes bribery allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is investigating allegations that U.S. tax dollars are being paid to
Federal salaries grow and grow
Opinion: Federal salaries grow and grow EDITOR: In the Friday’s USAToday, it was reported that the number
Jones-Drew looks to get untracked
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Running back Maurice Jones-Drew has nicks, cuts and bruises all over his
McCain urges pardon for Johnson
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two lawmakers are appealing to President Barack Obama to pardon renowned black
Obama won’t break new ground in Copenhagen on greenhouse gases
WASHINGTON (AP) — A warning to delegates in Copenhagen: If you’re looking for President Barack Obama
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2009. There are 14 days left in the year. On this date
Ceremony celebrates start of addition for Habitat’s ReStore
The addition will expand the ReStore by 6,000 square feet. STRUTHERS — Mahoning County and
Pycnogenol for hot flashes has few side effects
Q. I read about Pycnogenol for hot flashes and tried it. It worked within only a few days! The main
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Village Board of Zoning Appeals, special meeting, 5 p.m., village hall, 308
With its sound evolving, Kellys prepare CD, DVD
Next year could be a big one for The Kellys. First, the band will release “Opus,” its long-awaited
Words can be a distraction
Opinion: Words can be a distraction EDITOR: It seems to me that the “I miss you saying Merry Christmas”
Polanski decision due
Polanski decision due GENEVA — Swiss authorities say they will decide early next year on whether
Pay for Tieche to assist Warino is discussed
CANFIELD — As the city’s new manager, Joseph Warino has been busy in his first few weeks on the job,
UN negotiators look to US for ideas
COPENHAGEN (AP) — U.N. climate negotiators looked Wednesday to the United States to bring fresh
AP poll: Obama makes gains but not in support for Afghanistan plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans like seeing President Barack Obama finally tackle Afghanistan — even if
“Saturday Night Live Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas” (8 p.m., NBC): The impish and
“Saturday Night Live Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas” (8 p.m., NBC): The impish and malicious Gilly
US revises policy on detaining asylum seekers
US revises policy on detaining asylum seekers WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Wednesday
Pavlik: ‘You know I’m coming to fight’
The challenger again thanked the champ for the opportunity to fight for the title. YOUNGSTOWN
Woods is decade’s top athlete
As sports go, it wasn’t close: Tiger Woods was famous for his golf long before he became infamous
H1N1 vaccine becoming plentiful
ATLANTA (AP) — After weeks of shortages, H1N1-flu vaccine is plentiful enough that nearly half the
Disney's magic on ice
In looking over the history and career of Natasha Kuchiki, it’s clear the former Olympian was born
Medical profession can learn how to share from credit bureaus
Opinion: The White House on Dec. 9 announced plans to spend $88 million in unused stimulus funds to pay
Single- payer plan dies in Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The liberals’ longtime dream of a government- run health-care system for all died
Major stores see rise in sales
Planning made the difference between this year and last. NEW YORK (AP) — If you were hoping to
All-American picks are led by Edwards
NEW YORK (AP) — Armanti Edwards, Terrell Hudgins and Deji Karim, the finalists for the FCS version
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