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Man charged with second burglary
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old man convicted of burglarizing a home this past summer has been charged with again burglarizing an occupied home and may spend at least the next five years in prison.
New Castle man charged with shooting at 4 women, child
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police have identified a man charged with shooting at a vehicle full of people.
Weathersfield non-union staff get raises
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees have approved raises for nonunion employees for 2010.
71-year-old charged with public indecency, again
BOARDMAN — A 71-year-old man was charged with public indecency after someone witnessed him masturbating in his vehicle.
Trapp is 2010 presiding, administrative judge for 11th District
WARREN — Judge Mary Jane Trapp will serve as presiding judge and administrative judge of the 11th District Court of Appeals for 2010.
Two Warren firemen suffer minor injuries at blaze
WARREN — Two firemen received minor injuries while fighting a fire at 393 Roselawn Avenue N.E. Lt.
No free attorney for man accused of hurting son
STRUTHERS — A New Springfield man accused of injuring his infant son is to return to court for a
Warren Civil Service Commission refuses request in cop promotion case
Warren Civil Service Commission refuses request in cop promotion case
Up to 160 shipbuilding jobs
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The head of a New Jersey firm hopes to hire 150 to 160 shipbuilders by next year as his company takes over the Erie Shipbuilding LLC firm.
Slippery Rock pledges more improvements to female sports
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (AP) — Slippery Rock University has agreed to additional improvements after a judge reopened a discrimination suit alleging the state-owned school didn’t comply with a federal law requiring equal opportunities for female athletes.
Father shook baby, say officials
NEW SPRINGFIELD — A Struthers Road man accused of shaking his 9-week-old son is to appear this
Penguins impressive in 82-69 win over High Point
Penguins impressive in 82-69 win over High Point Sirlester Martin led the way with a career-high
Former Trumbull commissioner reports to prison in Youngstown
The businessman who gave Tsagaris the money has never been identified. YOUNGSTOWN — James
Dimitrov and Brown emerging as leaders
They are the top scorers for the YSU women’s basketball team. YOUNGSTOWN — Officially, Bojana
Howland resident bids goodbye to public service
The 32-year trustee veteran ‘loves Howland,’ the township administrator says. HOWLAND — Dick
Spartans impose their will on Fitch
AUSTINTOWN — Boardman coach Jim Goske likes how his Spartans’ basketball team is starting to come
Area coach, 2 players boost Bowling Green
Stan Watson, Aunre’ Davis and Cameron Truss will be on the sidelines for bowl. Three former
CHRISTMAS MAGIC: Program features a bit of Tom Phoolery
An area magician performed and gave away Christmas dinner to some needy families. Families at
Podolsky, Wollet lead Canfield
CANFIELD — Matt Podolsky had 26 points and 14 rebounds while Gene Wollet added 22 points as the
Motions denied in kidnap, rape case
There will be a bond- reduction hearing in the case. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County judge has
Talks continue, but Warren layoffs rescinded
The agreements with the unions involve concessions in health-care costs. WARREN — City officials
Poland’s ‘chaos’ too much for Liberty
LIBERTY — In a game that Poland coach Ken Grisdale described as his experiment with “controlled
Mahoning supervisors vote to raise taxes in 2010
The new township police department and increased insurance costs account for the need for more
Man gets 30 years for rape conviction
The victim said her attacker is a ‘monster who preys on his victims.’ WARREN — Mike Burnett,
Officials to put Trumbull sewer project up for bid
The sewers are likely to be ready to use by around August. WARREN — Construction of sewers in
Winter thrills at Wick Area sled hill
An employee of the Mill Creek MetroParks watches on as a “snow gun” blasts a frozen mist into the air over the sled hill at the James L. Wick Recreation Area in the park in Youngstown. The machine produces snow for the hill by shooting water, which freezes when it hits the air.
Sister’s boyfriend puts family in jeopardy
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Sister’s boyfriend puts family in jeopardy Dear
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS SATURDAY • North Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, will sponsor
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Charity Brady and James Sherman, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 20. Melissa
Hearing set for woman
Hearing set for woman BOARDMAN — A Salinas Trail woman accused of robbery at a U.S. Route 224
Burned teen released from hospital
MIAMI — Michael Brewer’s family members and friends gathered around the television set in their
men’s top 25 \ Tuesday’s other games
No. 1 Kansas 84, California 69 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Sherron Collins keyed a late surge to finish with
Man to be released early from prison
The victim’s wife asked that the defendant serve the entire two years. WARREN — A Stoneboro,
Max Hall leads BYU past Oregon State 44-20
LAS VEGAS — Max Hall threw for 192 yards and three touchdowns in the only bowl game he knows,
Serena Williams is AP Female Athlete of the Year
Playing her best at the most important events, Serena Williams re-established herself as the top
women’s top 25 \ Tuesday’s games
No. 6 Ohio State 99, Western Illinois 38 COLUMBUS — Samantha Prahalis scored 22 points, Jantel
Dancer wins stay at house used to film ‘A Christmas Story’
CLEVELAND (AP) — A male exotic dancer and former reality TV contestant gets to spend a couple of
Chris Henry mourned at memorial
WESTWEGO, La. (AP) — Chris Henry’s fiancee wept as she spoke about the late Cincinnati Bengals
big ten roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
No. 2 Texas 79, No. 9 Michigan St. 68 AUSTIN, Texas — Damion James had 23 points and 13 rebounds,
Paterno plans fun for Penn State
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Joe Paterno left the flip flops and swimsuit back home. Just because
British priest: Shoplifting by poor can be OK
LONDON (AP) — For a priest in northern England, the commandment that dictates “thou shalt not steal”
Pakistani court orders noses, ears of mutilators cut off
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani court has ordered the noses and ears of two men cut off after
Inaction of EMTs under investigation in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Two EMTs on a coffee break who failed to help a dying pregnant woman acted “to the
Mini muffins offer major flavor
Like a choir of holiday angels, cranberries wear the halo of good health. But are all cranberries
Easy, elegant holiday entertaining with lamb
Nothing says special celebration like elegant, delicious American lamb. Whether it’s a holiday feast
Looking beyond a sad ending
Looking beyond a sad ending The Cincinnati Enquirer: The death early Thursday morning of Bengals
Don’t want to get audited by the IRS? Earn $200K or less
Total revenue collected from IRS enforcement actions was $48.9 billion in 2009, a big drop from
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Campbell 71, Chesapeake 63 East 69, St. Peter Chanel
Look past today’s numbers toward a brighter future
Editorial: Look past today’s numbers toward a brighter future There’s something to be remembered about
Singer to walk for homeless
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Country singer Jimmy Wayne knows a cold wind will be blowing as he embarks on
POLICE CALLS in Poland and Boardman townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Dec. 15
LA coroner probing death report on TMZ
LA coroner probing death report on TMZ LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles coroner’s officials are looking
‘Jersey Shore’ sparks controversy
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — On MTV’s reality television show “Jersey Shore,” the Beachcomber Bar is a
Teens plead innocent to hate crime
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A judge has denied bail for two Pennsylvania teens charged with a hate
“The 11th Annual Home for the Holidays” (8 p.m., CBS): “The 11th Annual Home for
“The 11th Annual Home for the Holidays” (8 p.m., CBS): “The 11th Annual Home for the Holidays”
Jobless rate rises throughout the Valley
Youngstown has the highest jobless rate — 14.5% — of any city in Ohio. The area’s
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s game
MEN Transylvania (Ky.) 72, Mount Union 63 LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mount Union (5-5) had four players in
Harmon Chevrolet Pontiac remains open in Kinsman
Harmon Chevrolet Pontiac remains open in Kinsman KINSMAN — A person answering the phone at Harmon
Strickland threatened to call session on holiday
COLUMBUS (AP) — If history is any test, Ohio wasn’t about to hold a session on Christmas Day as the
Happy birthday to gorilla
COLUMBUS (AP) — At an Ohio zoo, a noteworthy senior citizen has turned another year older. The
OPEC ministers keep output targets steady
LUANDA, Angola (AP) — OPEC kept its year-old output targets unchanged Tuesday, as the group grappled
More H1N1-flu vaccine recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker MedImmune is recalling nearly 5 million doses of H1N1-flu vaccine
Obama not looking south for trade
Opinion: The Obama administration’s first big move on international trade is good news for Asia, but it
Housing prices don’t always rise
Opinion: Countless delusions and mistakes brought on our financial crisis, but none did as much damage as the
It’s time for health insurers to compete
Opinion: As the Senate considers historic reforms to health care and the health insurance industry, it should
Community bankers get Obama’s soft touch at meeting in D.C.
Obama had implored those bankers to help keep the fragile recovery from faltering by increasing
Santa Claus rally hits ‘Star Wars’-studded Wall St.
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks pushed higher for a third straight day after a surprisingly strong report on
Tax credit sends homes sales in US skyrocketing
November’s sales rose 7.4 percent to an adjusted annual rate of 6.54 million. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Here are cheerful choices for Christmas-Day TV
In that perfect world in which few of us live, nobody watches TV on Christmas Day. Carols and board
A snowball fight becomes mean
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The snowballs. The crowd. The gun. What happened at the intersection of 14th and U
Dems, White House predict success on health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the White House to Capitol Hill, Democrats on Tuesday confidently predicted
Storm carrying snow, cold toward Midwest
DENVER (AP) — Holiday travelers scrambled to adjust their plans Tuesday as a fast-moving snowstorm
Steelers sign Joey Galloway
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wide receiver Joey Galloway has been added to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster as
Lighty leads Buckeyes past CSU
COLUMBUS — David Lighty put the twinkle in Ohio State’s Christmas on Tuesday night and coal in
Tea & pears: A merry combination
Some things just go together, especially for the holidays — hot cocoa and marshmallows ... turkey
No longer coy, Giuliani won’t run for NY office
NEW YORK (AP) — After months of playing it coy and flirting with a bid for statewide office, former
Prince spends night sleeping outside in cold
LONDON (AP) — A cold alley in central London is a far cry from a palace — but it was the spot Prince
Poem ‘Invictus’ was a source of strength
Opinion: One of the poems that gave me strength over these many years has become the title of a movie by
FBI file on Michael Jackson sheds little light on case
LOS ANGELES — When the FBI announced last week that it planned to make public its previously
Pain precedes gain in health-care reform
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans will feel the pain before the gain from the health-care overhaul
Second arrest in slaying
Second arrest in slaying YOUNGSTOWN— Police have arrested a second man in a homicide earlier this
Nation & World || NJ dad to get son back
NJ dad to get son back RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s chief justice on Tuesday ruled in favor of a
Patrols increase after shootings
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — A gunman appears to be targeting moving vehicles in a small patch of suburban
boys basketball \ Tuesday’s other games
East 69, St. Peter Chanel 60 YOUNGSTOWN — Jarelle Burt scored 30 points and added five rebounds,
Sea and table salt have a variety of differences
heloise Sea and table salt have a variety of differences Dear Heloise: I have some recipes that
YSU names Esposito as volleyball coach
YOUNGSTOWN — Chad Esposito, a five-time conference coach of the year who has revitalized three
Man wins ride in Washington’s boat
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — George Washington will have a tourist along for the ride on Christmas Day this
Tomlin lost faith in Steelers’ defense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When a weary Mike Tomlin arrived home from the Steelers’ 37-36 victory over the
Saut ing is the key to fast Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a trendy treat on many restaurant menus. This traditional British pub dish is made
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Li Wei Shi, 27, of 154 N. Brockway Ave., Youngstown, and Mei
Buckeyes set four goals to slow Oregon’s offense
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Buckeyes know Oregon tailback LaMichael James and quarterback
Testimony continues at Demjanjuk trial
MUNICH (AP) — A survivor of the Sobibor death camp testified that Ukrainian guards in Nazi- occupied
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2009. There are eight days left in the year. On this
Quinn is done for rest of season
Derek Anderson is back in the lineup for the Browns’ final two games. BEREA (AP) — Crutches by his
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