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Five race outcomes hinge on provisional voters
YOUNGSTOWN — It could be close to a month before official winners are declared in as many as five
Warren’s next police captain wants to apologize
WARREN — The Warren Civil Service Commission has certified that Lt. Joseph Marhulik is the next
Supreme Court suspends Pritchard’s law license
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of attorney Warren “Bo” Pritchard
Two injured in separate shootings in city
YOUNGSTOWN — City Police are investigating two separate shootings on the North and East sides of
Two incumbent trustees voted out in Boardman
Unofficial final results from the Mahoning County Board of Elections show incumbent trustees Robyn
Dance to benefit Relay for Life
Dance to benefit Relay for Life NILES — Alberini’s Restaurant and McMenamy’s Restaurant and
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick
Ohioans OK casino gambling, but Mahoning Valley voters reject state Issue 3
Backers of the casino initiative aren’t surprised by the results in the Valley, a spokesman says.
BOYS SOCCER PATIENCE PAYS OFF
Mooney beats Marlington, 2-1 The Cardinals stayed with the game plan and won it in the second
UNI tries to regain some pride
The Panthers have lost two straight games, just like Youngstown State. YOUNGSTOWN — To say
MAHONING TRUSTEES Polls unkind to many incumbents
An embattled Austintown trustee finished last in his bid for re-election. It wasn’t a good
Ryan: House bill will expand health care
The House bill has a public option that will be run like Medicare. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim
Phantoms still seek first victory at Covelli Centre
Youngstown plays host to Des Moines for a pair of home games. YOUNGSTOWN — The Covelli Centre
Cavs beat the Wizards behind LeBron, Shaq
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal has always felt like when he gets the ball down low, within a few
80-year-old veteran gets honorary diploma
Navy veteran Robert Shuttleworth said travel was a highlight of his tour of duty. LORDSTOWN —
It’s just another crazy day in Berea
The list of strange goings-on within the Browns organization grows by the day. BEREA — The
More H1N1-flu vaccine ordered
The vaccine is intended for high-risk individuals. YOUNGSTOWN — Area public health departments
Steelers transition to a pass-oriented attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Franco Dok Harris, the son of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, took part
Official: Councilman’s delay slows health-coverage deal
STRUTHERS — A council member’s refusal to provide updated health-insurance information or sign a
ACTION petition seeks central facility for community college in the Valley
The group believes the Mahoning Valley is being shortchanged. YOUNGSTOWN — Representatives of
Additional funds located to help with septic systems
WARREN — Trumbull County residents with a failed septic system who meet eligibility guidelines have
Mahoning sales tax rejected
Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti, center, talks with Bob Lyden, left, and George Cervone, both of Canfield, as results for the half-percent sales-tax renewal flash across a TV screen at Rachel’s in Austintown.
Voters favor 3 of 4 levies
Austintown’s bond issue and tax levy failed, with 56 percent of voters rejecting it.
Ruling has sportscaster Nantz paying $916K yearly
Ruling has sportscaster Nantz paying $916K yearly HARTFORD, Conn. — CBS sportscaster Jim Nantz
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2009. There are 57 days left in the year. On this date
Bloomberg ekes out win for NYC mayor
NEW YORK — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg won re-election Tuesday, giving him the third term he
Phillies try to extend Series to 7th game
NEW YORK (AP) — Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with
Lots of subplots for OSU vs. PSU
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — JoePa vs. Jim Tressel. Daryll Clark vs. Terrelle Pryor. The best defense
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Poland Township Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., township government center, 3339
What is a unique American health care plan?
Opinion: Despite the acrimonious debate, there is actually consensus on both sides of the political aisle —
It’s time for the nation to control its impulse to borrow
Editorial: It’s time for the nation to control its impulse to borrow In an apparently encouraging sign that
Buffett’s Berkshire buys Burlington
NEW YORK (AP) — Legendary investor Warren Buffett is making what he calls an “all-in wager” on the
Stanley sees savings in Black & Decker deal
CHICAGO (AP) — Tool makers Stanley Works and Black & Decker Corp. are betting that together they can
‘Precious’ ready to pop for director, young star
“Precious” is hardly the feel-good movie of 2009, but the people around it should be feeling pretty
SUNDAY STRATEGY: A week’s worth of meals
Making dinner easier is the goal here. We can’t fix the economy or cure global warming, but we can
METRO DIGEST
Boardman dogs found without food, water BOARDMAN — Two dogs that were being neglected in an empty
GOP makes gains in NY, Virginia races
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans surged to victory in governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey on
Valley home sales drop in September
Home sales were down throughout the Mahoning Valley in September. In Mahoning County, 158 homes
Body count reaches 10 at Cleveland house
CLEVELAND (AP) — Remains of four more people were unearthed from the backyard of a rapist’s home
SOMETHING ELSE IS BREWING
Different teas, like wine, have their own particular serving temperature. Same goes for brewing
Voters come to the aid of struggling McDonald school system
MCDONALD — Passage of a 4.9-mill, five year, emergency operating levy won’t solve all of the
Familiar faces
Familiar faces LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections hires many part-time people to
Election night bad for school board incumbents
Two of the three incumbents in the Youngstown city schools were ousted by voters. YOUNGSTOWN —
It’s too soon to exit Iraq
It’s too soon to exit Iraq Kansas City Star: The toll from last Sunday’s bombings in Baghdad
Putting people to death is not cheap
Opinion: In the long, heated debate about capital punishment, we go round and round about justice or revenge,
Jordan, Israel at peace — barely
Opinion: In a world where so many claim to value peace above all else, a recent anniversary passed with less
Health care reform plans will add to medical costs
Opinion: We are incessantly being told that the cost of medical care is “too high” — either absolutely or as
Casino foes overplay their hand
Opinion: In politics, overreaching carries great risk — largely because voters see it as a sign of
Carrie Underwood looks to add something different to her music
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Pop-country has made superstars out of acts such as Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift
100 extras needed for vampire movie
BOARDMAN — One hundred extras are needed at noon today to shoot a scene for the film “The Last
Business Digest
REGION Dominion East Ohio will raise natural-gas price CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio said the
“Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize 2009” (8 p.m., PBS): On “Bill Cosby: The Mark
“Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize 2009” (8 p.m., PBS): On “Bill Cosby: The Mark Twain Prize 2009,” a
Climate bill is a killer
Opinion: Climate bill is a killer EDITOR: As I watch the debate unfold regarding climate change
Climate bill would be a killer of American jobs
Opinion: Climate bill would be a killer of American jobs EDITOR: As I watch the debate unfold regarding
When times are tough, some coffee lovers bypass shops and brew their own at home
FRESNO, Calif. — The recession hasn’t been kind to you coffee lovers. Faced with thinner wallets,
Church group sends coffee-can cakes to U.S. troops overseas
Dear Heloise: Our church group has decided to start sending baked goods as care packages to military
Zenyatta is made early favorite
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Zenyatta was made the early 5-2 favorite Tuesday in a field of 13 for the $5
Boy, 5, is first child in Pa. to die of H1N1 flu
Boy, 5, is first child in Pa. to die of H1N1 flu HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania health officials
Former Warren mayor back in city politics
WARREN — Liberty Township voters have elected two newcomers, Stan Nudell and Jason Rubin, and ousted
A FALL IN SALES
Cobalt numbers drop as GM sees gain Demand for new cars and crossovers fueled better results for
Obama’s half brother recalls their abusive dad
GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — President Barack Obama’s half brother has broken his media silence to
Program will track doctors’ hand-washing
CLARKSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Be sure to wash up, Maryland doctors and nurses. You’re being watched.
Poll: 47% of Americans reject H1N1-flu vaccine
WASHINGTON — Despite a rising nationwide toll of sickness caused by the H1N1-flu virus and an
Ingrained in Afghan society, corruption will be hard to combat
KABUL (AP) — President Hamid Karzai promised to stamp out corruption. The image suggested otherwise.
Court: No crucifixes in Italian schools
ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday denounced a ruling by the European court of human rights that
Obesity linked to H1N1 complications
Obesity appears to be a risk factor on a par with pregnancy for developing complications from an
Climate talks face difficult road
Boycotts on either side of the Atlantic on Tuesday showed just how difficult it will be to clinch an
Voters in no mood to spend money
Columbiana county The Salem income tax increase and county sales tax renewal were both rejected.
Southington woman, 83, fights off purse thief
WARREN — An 83-year-old Southington woman reported that a young man tried to steal her purse and
Leetonia’s autumn leaf-pickup program begins on north side
LEETONIA — The village has started its 2009 fall leaf-pickup program, which began this week on the
Cash, various items stolen from 10 cars in Girard break-ins
GIRARD — A city neighborhood was hit hard by burglars who broke into 10 cars. The break-ins
Salem woman’s suit alleges wrongful arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — A Salem woman has sued a Youngstown man and a Boardman police sergeant, saying she was
Hourly Delphi retirees to meet with Traficant to discuss health-care coverage concerns
BOARDMAN — Hourly Delphi retirees concerned about changes in their health-care coverage have sought
Business program set Thursday at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — As many as 600 high school students from 20 high schools will fill the Chestnut Room at
RTI reports 50% drop in sales
The titanium company reported an $8.7 million third-quarter loss. RTI International Metals
More weapons charges for Delonte West
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West was indicted Tuesday on additional weapons
Jury to hear opening statements in trial of 3 charged in beating
Jury selection ended late Tuesday afternoon. YOUNGSTOWN — Opening statements will be today in
Issue 2 OK’d; opponents vow new fight
Animal-rights activists want more stringent protections. COLUMBUS(AP) — Ohio voters struck hard
Veterans must wait for bonus
Despite overwhelming approval of Issue 1, money must be borrowed to implement the program.
Police arrest 3 in home invasion
Police arrest 3 in home invasion STAFF REPORT SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police
Dad’s gambling causes turmoil
Dear Annie: I’m 13 years old and have a younger brother. My dad is addicted to gambling. To make
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