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Prosecutors: Ankle bracelet removed to rob post office
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh say a man robbed a post office while he was supposed to be confined to his home wearing an electronic ankle bracelet.
Car of people shot in New Castle
NEW CASTLE— City police took into custody a man accused of firing a gun from the front porch of an East Lutton Street residence into a group of people in a car.
Rulli Bros. veal being recalled
AUSTINTOWN — Veal sold at Rulli Bros, 4331 Kirk Road, is being recalled.
Trumbull Dems to replace Hubbard mayor, elections post
HUBBARD — The Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Hubbard City Council chambers to fill the position of Hubbard mayor.
Help plan the Polar Bear Jump
CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help plan and organize the Polar Bear Jump.
Second man arrested in Hart murder
YOUNGSTOWN— Police have arrested a second man in connection with the murder earlier this month.
Poland Walgreen's extends hours
POLAND — A McKinley Way drug store can offer extended hours for Christmas shoppers, village officials have determined.
YSU names volleyball coach
YOUNGSTOWN — Chad Esposito, a five-time conference coach of the year who has revitalized three
2 local kids named to national all-star wrangler team
Leaders of the National High School Rodeo Association in Denver, the oldest youth rodeo program in America, named Sarah Montgomery of Petersburg and Kyle Smith of New Springfield to the Wrangler High School All-Star Road Team.
Possible toddler abuse in Struthers
STRUTHERS — Police are investigating a possible case of child abuse in the city.
Warren reports progress in union negotiations
WARREN — City officials are still in negotiations with three of the city’s six labor unions but has
Man charged with severely shaking his infant son
NEW SPRINGFIELD — A Struthers Road man accused of shaking his 9-week-old son is to appear this
Howland sewer project to begin in March
WARREN — Construction of sewers in the Howland Township neighborhood of West Bolindale is expected
Judge gives rapist 30 years
WARREN — Mike Burnett, an assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, said William Miller, 49, of Niles,
Tsagaris reports to prison
YOUNGSTOWN — James Tsagaris reported to the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center on Hubbard Road here
Woman charged with robbery in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A Salinas Trail woman accused of robbery at a U.S. Route 224 grocery store is to appear
Serena Williams is 2009 AP Female Athlete of the Year
Serena Williams is AP Female Athlete of the Year
Pa. lawmakers discuss differences over gambling bill
Pa. lawmakers discuss differences over gambling bill
Dems, White House predict success on health-care bill
Dems, White House predict success on health-care bill
Pa. will take over prosecution of Lawrence Co. boy charged with murder
Pa. will take over prosecution of Lawrence Co. boy charged with murder
Valuable gold coin dropped in Salvation Army red kettle in Akron
Valuable coin dropped in Akron red kettle
Cuyahoga County stops home foreclosures for six months
Cuyahoga County has six-month moratorium on foreclosures
Meyers-Hershey engagement told, wedding planned
Meyers-Hershey engagement told, wedding planned UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — Jennifer Renee Meyers and
Richards-McHenry wedding to be in New Orleans
Richards-McHenry wedding to be in New Orleans Plans for the upcoming marriage of Christina
Festival of Lights set
Festival of Lights set YOUNGSTOWN — City Councilman Jamael Tito Brown, D-3rd, along with various
Shielding the truth
Philadelphia Inquirer: Americans were shocked two years ago to read that wounded soldiers were being
GM given more time for decision
Spyker Cars, a niche automaker based in the Netherlands, is giving General Motors Co. more time to
CHRISTMAS | What’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for the holiday.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Charity Brady and James Sherman, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 20.
Giants dominate Redskins, 45-12
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Playing for their playoff lives, Eli Manning and the New York Giants were
U.S. pays price for a free bin Laden
Opinion: Eight years ago this month, Osama bin Laden walked out of the Tora Bora mountains in Afghanistan and
Some hold out for old-style lights
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — To Steven Walls, it’s beginning to look nothing like Christmas, anywhere he
Kids in Boardman concoct sugar cookies, Grinch waffles
The event Monday night was a service project for Prevent and Neutralize Drug and Alcohol Abuse. By
Defense spurs Springfield past Poland
POLAND — The key to Springfield’s success this season might just lie in the fact that the Tigers are
Backfield Mates
OSU’s Saine happy sharing carries By KEN GORDON There are no clouds in Brandon Saine’s sky.
Kentucky reaches 2,000 wins
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s 2,000th victory looked awfully familiar. DeMarcus Cousins and Patrick
Cavs hand Phoenix first defeat at home
PHOENIX (AP) — LeBron James and Mo Williams led a 15-0 fourth-quarter run and the Cleveland
The reason for the season
Opinion: The reason for the season EDITOR: I read with interest two letters from writers who felt that
GM hires its new CFO from Microsoft
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. has hired the chief financial officer of Microsoft Corp. to run
Devils’ Brodeur sets record for NHL shutouts
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Martin Brodeur broke the NHL record with his 104th career shutout, and maybe the
Obama spins climate conference
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It was serendipitous to have almost simultaneous climaxes in Copenhagen and Congress.
“Better Off Ted” (9:30 p.m., ABC): In a new episode of “Better Off Ted,”
“Better Off Ted” (9:30 p.m., ABC): In a new episode of “Better Off Ted,” Lem’s mom (Khandi
Don’t criticize Stalin on his birthday, Russia’s Communist Party asks nation
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Communist Party asked the nation Monday for a daylong moratorium on
Wannstedt works hard to get Pitt’s swagger back for Saturday’s game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — They could be heading to the Sugar Bowl for the first time in 28 years. Instead,
Share the gift of courtesy
Opinion: Share the gift of courtesy EDITOR: This holiday season, as we hurry to finish our holiday
Murder rate falls amid recession
WASHINGTON — Unemployment is high, the economy is down. Yet for all the signs of recession,
Demjanjuk trial witnesses tell of lost loved ones
MUNICH (AP) — A Dutch man recalled losing his parents and girlfriend at the Sobibor death camp, and
Jimmie Johnson is AP’s male athlete
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — There was little recognition outside the racing world when Jimmie Johnson won
Students entertain at Blackburn
About 40 students sang Christmas carols to the ladies of the Blackburn Home. The kindergarten
Campbell falls at Ironton Classic
IRONTON — The Cincinnati Princeton Vikings bolted to a 19-0 lead at the start of the game and never
Youngstown State University hires human-resources officer
The new administrator will manage a staff of 17. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has
IOC tries for doping accord with Canadians before 2010 Games
LONDON (AP) — Olympic officials are trying to reach an agreement with Canadian law enforcement
Alabama tries to ignore ‘clutter’
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Nick Saban knows it’s out of his control, but he wishes people would stop
Harding’s pressure too much for Fitch
AUSTINTOWN — Warren Harding’s girls basketball team entered the Fitch High gym to see all the
Recruiting trail: Hammond likes Badgers
Mooney’s Braylon Heard has switched his choice to Nebraska. By JOE SCALZO After missing his
5 Kenyans face trial in scam
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Five Kenyan nationals face trial in two months on charges emerging from an
Christmas Eve vote likely on health reform reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — Well on the way to winning passage before Christmas after clearing its biggest
Philippine volcano gets louder, could erupt soon
LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) — Philippine troops on Monday pressed the last 3,000 villagers who have
Hunter’s death appears to be an accident
HARTFORD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is heading up an investigation into a fatality
Tarmac strandings limited to 3 hours
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stinky toilets, crying babies, airless cabins — the Obama administration said
First Jesus-era house found in Nazareth
NAZARETH, Israel (AP) — Just in time for Christmas, archaeologists on Monday unveiled what may have
Sixth DUI conviction nets man 5 years in jail
Committing DUI six or more times in 20 years bumps the offense up to a felony. WARREN — Judge
Relishing a simpler, slower holiday
Christmas 1959, a ham was 33 cents per pound; a one-carat diamond engagement ring was about $400.
Penguins get A for effort
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Youngstown St. didn’t execute well enough, though, in 73-45 loss to Bowling
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andre’ L. Scott, 29, 1567 Dogwood Drive, Youngstown, and Nina
Tom Ford swaps fashion for film with ‘Single Man’
LONDON (AP)— Fashion designer Tom Ford has made a seamless transition to filmmaker with “A Single
Browns reach deal with Holmgren as president
The Super Bowl-winning coach will evaluate Eric Mangini as coach. By MARY KAY CABOT BEREA —
Creator of exotic ‘Avatar’ found inspiration for aliens on Earth
LOS ANGELES — James Cameron offers what may be the most exotic planet full of aliens ever put on
Robin Thicke: Just call him Dr. Love
NEW YORK — Robin Thicke’s new CD is called “Sex Therapy,” but the sensual singer says guys have to
New ‘Teen Mom’ on MTV shows interrupted lives
NEW YORK — Amber Portwood’s lunch with a friend keeps getting interrupted by a crying baby. The
Michigan State hands St. Bonaventure 1st loss
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Allyssa DeHaan scored 18 points and No. 16 Michigan State handed St.
Tech group will help hatch Warren’s business incubator
The city will not miss out on the green-energy revolution, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said. WARREN — A
Prosecutorial misconduct feared in Polanski case
Prosecutorial misconduct feared in Polanski case LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court on
Records law brings change in attitudes
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A new test of how government agencies respond to records requests shows that
Steelers hoping history repeats
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Back in 1989, a dreadful loss to the Cleveland Browns appeared to ruin the
Man sentenced for counterfeiting
Police seized $35,246 at the man’s home. WARREN — A Howland man caught participating in a
Clippers stun McDonald as Goist and Coy each score 14
Joh’Vonnie Mosley had 24 points and 17 rebounds for the Blue Devils. By DOUG CHAPIN McDONALD
Judge names 2 to park board
One current member staunchly opposed expanding the panel. CANFIELD — The search for two new
North-South vulnerable. West deals.
North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x10 8 6 3 u7 5 vQ J 6 4 wA 4 3 WEST EAST xK
Childress and Favre make up following spat
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Brett Favre and Brad Childress enjoyed quite the honeymoon in their first
MilITARY ACADEMY Nominations
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced that several local students have been nominated to
Officials plan more security at Auschwitz
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The three pieces of the infamous sign proclaiming “Arbeit Macht Frei” (“Work
Practice gets new MRI unit
The medical practice is the first in the area to install GE’s new environmentally friendly MRI.
Revival of ‘Chipmunks’ falls flat
“Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel” is a kids comedy that screams “Direct to DVD.” It doesn’t
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The name of Christopher W. Copploe, who graduated magna cum laude from Youngstown
Heartland files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK (AP) — Heartland Publications LLC, the owner of 23 daily newspapers and other publications
Boardman restaurant owner sentenced to 2 years’ probation
The businessman has been ordered to pay restitution. YOUNGSTOWN — The owner of the Youngstown
Web sites bump deadlines after storm
Retail Web sites have bumped back deadlines and offer free express shipping after weekend snowstorms
We need to hit Iran where it hurts
Opinion: Behind closed doors, the Iranian regime probably cannot conceal its surprise and delight at what it
Health-care system has let us all down
Opinion: Politicians, right-wing commentators and lobbyists have kept a negative fog over health-care reform.
Televangelist Roberts remembered as charismatic leader
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — For decades, Oral Roberts deftly used television to become one of the nation’s
Storm wreaks havoc on travelers
It had the makings of a nightmare before Christmas: a snowstorm that wrecked the last big shopping
Adoptive parents feel rejected by daughter
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Adoptive parents feel rejected by daughter Dear
Keep copies of kids’ vaccination records
heloise Keep copies of kids’ vaccination records Dear Heloise: I hope you don’t mind if I add
Lowellville rejects zoning request
A proponent said he bore no grudge and would still try to find a location for his shop.
Woman charged
Woman charged BOARDMAN — Police charged a 32-year-old woman with robbery, criminal damaging and
Americans’ views on health reform stay same
WASHINGTON (AP) — The public’s views on health care have stayed largely steady this year, despite
Officials warn consumers about various toys
Officials warn consumers about various toys MIAMI — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials
‘ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKUEL’
‘ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKUEL’ Grade: D Director: Betty Thomas Running time: 1 hour
Little Caesars Pizza game to feature 4 players from area
Youngstown-area football players will be rivals when Ohio University (9-4) and Marshall (6-6)
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, 6:15 p.m., and caucus at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Study: Sticking with heart-attack rehab increases survival
If you’ve had a heart attack or a bypass operation, there’s an easy way to help prevent another one:
Aide says Traficant would run as Dem
The former congressman would face an incumbent Democrat regardless of the district. YOUNGSTOWN
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec. 14 Disorderly
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2009. There are nine days left in the year. On this date
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