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Traffic cameras might soon be photographing motorists in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Traffic cameras could be in use by the city as soon as early next year to catch
New jobless claims drop to 512K, lowest since January
New jobless claims drop to 512K, lowest since January
Palin book tour stopping at W. Pa. Sam’s Club
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Former Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah
W. Pa. man killed when pinned beneath mobile home
JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has died after he was pinned beneath a mobile home
LaGrotta claims he’s innocent after all
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former state lawmaker Frank LaGrotta has told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette his
Miss Antonucci, Mr Coccoli plan Dec. 19 wedding
Miss Antonucci, Mr Coccoli plan Dec. 19 wedding GIRARD — Atty. and Mrs. Anthony Antonucci, 117 N.
Safe Citizens Bingo free to area seniors
Safe Citizens Bingo free to area seniors YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Northside Weed and Seed will have
Dolansky-Kohut wedding planned for early 2010
Dolansky-Kohut wedding planned for early 2010 AUSTINTOWN — Announcing the engagement of Mary-
Danks-Porterfield engagement told, wedding planned
Danks-Porterfield engagement told, wedding planned AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Amanda Elizabeth
Orlando chosen for Casey-O’Hara Jan. 11 wedding
Orlando chosen for Casey-O’Hara Jan. 11 wedding POLAND — The engagement of Jennifer Casey and
Miss Christensen, Mr. Hallas plan November rite
The engagement of Julie Christensen, a daughter of David Christensen and Teresa Christensen, both of
Joseph-Small wedding plans are announced
Joseph-Small wedding plans are announced YOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Alison M. Joseph and
Retirees sound off to Traficant
BOARDMAN — For the past 10 years, Chuck Nelson has enjoyed retirement and paying very little for his
What’s the matter with the Penguins?
Youngstown State’s problems run deeper than just one factor. By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — For
Canfield joins the elite
Tournament highlights | Soccer, volleyball The Cardinals won 1-0 to advance to the Div. I regional
Canfield council appoints Warino city manager
Outgoing City Manager Charles Tieche originally had planned to retire in ’07. CANFIELD —
Gilmour Academy stops Springfield
The Lancers ousted the Tigers for the second straight year in the regional semifinals. By JOHN
Ex-NH theater troupe chief makes Playhouse entrance
YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Ruth Lynn is the new executive director of the Youngstown Playhouse. “The more I
Lakeview’s dream season ends with 6-0 defeat
RAVENNA — Lakeview’s first-ever foray into the girls soccer regional semifinals ended Wednesday with
High court suspends trustee’s law license
Warren Pritchard and three others from Valley can seek reinstatement. COLUMBUS — The Ohio
ALL EYES ON THESE GUYS
Pryor and Clark took different paths to quarterback jobs STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lost in the
Warren officer’s promotion delayed pending talk of off-duty matter
The lieutenant was suspended over racially charged remarks. WARREN — The Warren Civil Service
Students help build Joe Kaluza's new home
Students help build new home for Kaluza By ELISE FRANCO Four Mahoning County Career and
Another Banner Year
Yankees top Phillies for 27th World Series championship NEW YORK (AP) — Paint the town in
Campbell authorities investigate 3 fires
CAMPBELL — A business and two vacant houses in the city burned — including the house where a girl
Youngstown schools eye telecommunications-services deal
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district is hoping to get more than $1.7 million worth of
Mahoning officials unite for vote in May
Maj. James Lewandowski, Mahoning County jail warden, left, and Sheriff Randall A. Wellington spend time at Mahoning County Board of Elections looking at Tuesday's tallies. The sheriff’s department may be affected down the road by the failure of the half-percent sales tax.
Of love and bread: YSU to stage ‘Baker’s Wife’
The cast is represented by new and veteran members of YSU Theater. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
Mahoning officials unite for vote in May
YOUNGSTOWN — Two county commissioners and the county treasurer want the county’s half-percent sales
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Aaron R. White, 27, of 1936 Manhattan, Youngstown, and Alexis
NBA roundup \ Wednesday’s games
Pacers 101, Knicks 89 NEW YORK — T.J. Ford scored eight of his 16 points in the final 3:12, and
Papa Roach hopes to fly with ‘Metamorphosis’
Sure, Cleveland rocks, but there are many popular touring bands out there today that aren’t perhaps
Pitt offense in rhythm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s offense was playing so well, the Panthers almost didn’t want a week
AREA CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Nov. 4. All
Popeye comic event at mall
BOARDMAN — As Popeye celebrated his 80th anniversary this summer, Chris Yambar and his Youngstown-
Cost-conscious Toyota pulls out of Formula One
TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is pulling out of Formula One racing. The world’s largest automaker announced
WHERE TO GO for entertainment around the Valley
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
REO Speedwagon gets into the holiday spirit
Even though REO Speedwagon has played Northeast Ohio many times in its nearly 40-year career, singer
Song sums up tour for Styx
It was a moment right out of “Spinal Tap” that led classic-rock artists Styx and REO Speedwagon to
METRO DIGEST
Free mugs Friday for Disney Challenge POLAND — Elementary students are giving away coffee mugs
Let’s worry about trivia overload, not Fox
Opinion: It seems that Barack Obama has gotten himself into a war with Fox News. I realize that’s a little
Chrysler has big plans with Fiat
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Chrysler hopes to make billions of dollars to repay government loans and
Getting It Right
SBlt The election-results list on page A5 Wednesday said Marc A. Cossette, an incumbent Poland
Who said so?
Opinion: “Our goals remain unchanged. We want to get health insurance reform done this year, and we have
Warning to Democrats: You’re losing your base
FAIRFAX STATION, Va. — President Barack Obama and the Democrats have a problem heading into next
Police confirm 11 victims in home, identify one
Police confirm 11 victims in home, identify one CLEVELAND — Authorities say they have confirmed a
Husband’s ego casts shadow over younger wife
Dear Annie: My husband is an amazing man. He is selfless and has uncompromising integrity. He is
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (10 p.m., Bravo): What economic downturn? The
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (10 p.m., Bravo): What economic downturn? The women of “The
New day for Night Ranger
Formed in the early ’80s, Night Ranger built a career on some instantly recognizable tunes such as
Don’t get stuck with wobbly grocery carts
Dear Heloise: Here’s a way to cut down on your chances of getting stuck with wobble-wheeled grocery
Voters in state’s sixth-largest district OK levy after sports programs canned
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school district expects to bring back sports now that voters appear to
Relic relishes being in limelight
“Music is a big passion of ours, and we would love to play for the rest of our lives as a career.”
Issue passes for Ohio schools that dropped sports
Issue passes for Ohio schools that dropped sports Eds: APNewsNow. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio
Geo C releases its third studio album, ‘Geology’
YOUNGSTOWN — Geo C and Tha Storm released its latest album, “Geology,” on Tuesday. “The title
Baffert looking for more luck
Breeders’ Cup ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert can only hope he has as good a couple of days at
We’re getting to know Karzai well
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Actress Cate Blanchett, who has played Queen Elizabeth I, is performing here,
Mahoning County voters deliver a strong message
Editorial: A 9,582-vote defeat of Mahoning County’s half-percent sales tax renewal was an exclamation point
Can the constitution stop the president, Congress?
Opinion: Does the U.S. Constitution stand for anything in an era of government excess? Can that founding
Watch out for globalization of health care
Opinion: At a luxury hotel conference center in Los Angeles last week, “international hospitals” from
Steelers will walk thin (defensive) line in Denver
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The thin air in Denver isn’t as much of a concern to the Pittsburgh Steelers as
Vitamin E, omega-3 help reader’s libido
Q. I’ve suffered from vaginal dryness for several years and found a great help by accident. I
Climate treaty essential
San Jose Mercury News: Saturday’s demonstrations in 181 countries were a reminder of the looming
PUCO sets Nov. 30 deadline for revised FirstEnergy light-bulb plans
COLUMBUS — State regulators have asked FirstEnergy to submit revamped plans by the end of the month
Good for him
Opinion: Good for him EDITOR: I am so glad to see that the former director of Mill Creek was awarded
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Eagles: Brian Westbrook is set to return from his latest injury when the Eagles host the Dallas
NY: Intel violates antitrust statutes
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s attorney general hit Intel Corp. with an antitrust lawsuit Wednesday,
Gay leaders blame ads, Obama for Maine loss
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stunned and angry, national gay-rights leaders Wednesday blamed scare-mongering
Changes sought for Ohio casino plan
The proposed amendment would outlaw construction of any new casino in Ohio. COLUMBUS — A
Hubbard, Girard and Liberty police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Oct. 31 Auto
College football News and notes
Florida: With all the negative attention “weighing heavy on his heart,” Florida linebacker Brandon
Residents in Austintown, Canfield vote for change
Voters in Canfield and Austintown townships proved they are ready for a change. In Canfield, both
Senate votes to extend unemployment aid, home-buyer tax credit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted
House moves to accelerate new rules on credit cards
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to impose immediately tough new rules for credit-card
Study: Old heart-bypass method better than ‘off-pump’
NEW YORK (AP) — It seemed like a great idea — doing bypass surgery while the heart is still beating,
Fed again vows to keep rate at record low
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key
Young who helped elect Obama stayed home this year
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Last year, 23-year-old Rashida Hill watched the presidential debates, visited
British troop deaths raise concerns about police
KABUL (AP) — The killing of five British troops by a rogue Afghan policeman underlines concerns
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2009. There are 56 days left in the year. On this date
Halfway around the globe, Tiger, Phil meet again
SHANGHAI (AP) — Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson sat across from each other in a mock game of Chinese
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Business Digest
REGION Farmers bank on Meridian to have ribbon-cutting CORNERSBURG — Farmers National Bank will
tennis roundup Wednesday’s events
Swiss Indoors BASEL, Switzerland — Fourth-seeded Marin Cilic won his first round match at the
Former tire shop worker Rogers to face MMA’s most feared fighter
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — When Brett Rogers steps into the cage on Saturday night against Fedor
Provisional ballots could tip balance in 5 races
The close races include those in Boardman, Campbell, Beaver, Coitsville and Lowellville.
After school issue losses, officials in Austintown, Liberty regroup
AUSTINTOWN — Most Mahoning County residents voting Tuesday said education is worth every penny, even
Serbian blues artist finds ‘Love’
“As all my previous records are, I like to do something new and kind of a change.” Ana Popovic
Lopez to host pageant
Lopez to host pageant LOS ANGELES — Here comes Mario Lopez as the Miss America pageant host. TLC
Holocaust diary is basis of exhibition at YSU
Holocaust diary is basis of exhibition at YSU YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a preview of the
Trustees-elect in Boardman put focus on finances
One trustee-elect plans to meet with the fiscal officer within the next couple of weeks.
Hollywood producer to speak at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Paula Wagner, a Hollywood producer who worked extensively with actor Tom Cruise, will
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Forbidden Broadway.” G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St.,
Bloodsugars take fans back to the ’80s
Despite the fact the title of the Bloodsugars’ recently released debut album “I Can’t Go On, I’ll Go
In Liberty Twp., 2 incumbents reflect on losses
A longtime incumbent doesn’t understand why he lost; a political newcomer was disappointed.
End of the run
End of the run Browns running back Jamal Lewis can see the goal line to his career. It’s just
Benefits of immunization far outweigh the risks
Opinion: Benefits of immunization far outweigh the risks EDITOR: A recent letter published by The
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL \ Playoff tickets
GIRARD vs. CVCA Football playoff tickets for Girard’s game on Saturday at 7 p.m. will be on sale
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE \ Fall tournaments
FOOTBALL DIVISION I (All games at 7 p.m. Saturday) Region 1 (8) Boardman (7-3) at (1) Cle. St.
November key for QB Tebow’s Heisman hopes
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Through eight games, Tim Tebow is having a mediocre season by his standards.
NHL roundup Wednesday’s games
Panthers 3, Hurricanes 0 SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves for his second straight
Court upholds sentences in $80K theft
YOUNGSTOWN — A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld maximum
Uproar over casinos laughable
Opinion: EDITOR: This letter will not be printed until after the Nov. 3 elections, but this has to be said.
Lame-duck mayor of Campbell: ‘I’ve accomplished a lot’
Jack Dill, the longtime incumbent, reflected on his biggest project and mused about why he lost.
Trustees-elect in Boardman focus on frail finances
One trustee-elect plans to meet with the fiscal officer within the next couple of weeks.
Columbiana ballot issue language disputed
Columbiana leader says language ‘killed’ levy By D.A. WILKINSON LISBON — Voters in Columbiana
3 men take plea deal in assaults
YOUNGSTOWN — Three men facing felony charges in relation to beating a father and his daughter during
Police probe shootings that left 2 injured
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating two separate shootings on the North and East sides. The
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Michelle Chevant and Mark Dietz, Youngstown, boy,
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