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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • NARFE Chapter 14, for active and retired federal employees, will meet at 1 p.m.
MICHELLE BRUNNER | NICHOLAS ELTON
MICHELLE BRUNNER | NICHOLAS ELTON MICHELLE BRUNNER NICHOLAS ELTON YOUNGSTOWN — Nuptial vows were
AIMEE MORRIS | CHRISTOPHER QUIRING
AIMEE MORRIS | CHRISTOPHER QUIRING aimee morris christopher quiring CANFIELD — A reception at
Society Digest
Media personnel to serve as waiters BOARDMAN — United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
Canfield girls soccer ousted
ROCKY RIVER — The Walsh Jesuit High girls soccer team scored two goals in the first-half en route to
Feeling fortunate to survive at Fort Hood
An East Liverpool native and former Austintowner were in the vicinity of the tragedy. FORT
Canfield rallies for 31-14 victory
Canfield rallies for 31-14 victory By TOM WILLIAMS CANFIELD — Trailing 14-0 late in the
Great week for The Covelli
By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — A concert by a trio of classic rock bands today concludes the
Poland gets a kick out of first-round victory
The Bulldogs dominated SVSM, 38-14. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU POLAND — The Poland Bulldogs had a few
VIDEO || Mooney scores early, often, in first-round victory
The Cardinals beat Field, 42-14, to advance in a game at Stambaugh Stadium. By JOHN KOVACH
After 4 decades of public service, Hubbard Mayor Magee to retire
HUBBARD — Mayor Arthur U. Magee, a longtime figure in city and Trumbull County government, has
Phantoms get home sweep of Bucs, 5-4
Brett Gensler had a goal and an assist to lead Youngstown. By GREG GULAS YOUNGSTOWN — It took
Officer’s racially charged remarks stun local Urban League president
WARREN — A city police lieutenant who made racially charged statements while driving around the city
YSU tries for a win at UNI-Dome
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Youngstown State football team will be trying to do something today that it
Youngstown council to weigh plan to hire YSU student
YOUNGSTOWN — City administrators want to pay $39,000 to a college senior, with 10 months’ experience
Ursuline defense stifles Trinity
GIRARD — A few weeks ago, Ursuline’s coaches decided they wanted more speed on defense, so they
Poland farm donates holiday trees for troops
POLAND — The owners of Pioneer Trails Tree Farm are spreading their holiday cheer to military
Youngstown council approves V&M land deal
By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — Another step was taken toward clearing the way to make the
Case of Trumbull killer to go before parole board
COLUMBUS — The state parole board next week will hear arguments on whether to commute the death
Valley VIP vets being honored in New Orleans
Don Pike of Struthers, left, shows his World War II the medals and stripes, and Sid Harris of Youngstown, right, a WWII vet who is legally blind, stands near a photo of himself with former President George W. Bush. The local men are in New Orleans this weekend to be part of the dedication and grand opening of a $60 million expansion of the National World War II Museum.
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Today concludes the busiest week at the Covelli Centre since it opened in October
Lopez, Sykes start late-night shows
LOS ANGELES — In the blink of an eye, late-night TV is shifting from a white men’s club to the start
Obama faces fallout from jobless figures
WASHINGTON — For months he had warned it was coming, but that didn’t ease the political shockwaves
Puppy who had lost her home proves to be special pet
Dear Heloise: A while ago, you had a column about many pets losing their homes in the foreclosure
‘Sue’ is shutting them out from their dad
Dear Annie: My parents divorced 18 years ago, and Dad has had numerous partners and wives since.
Casino, livestock issues are still alive
Opinion: COLUMBUS — Back in September, I provided my predictions on the outcomes of the three statewide
“The Wanda Sykes Show” (11 p.m., Fox): It’s late-night talk with an edge.
“The Wanda Sykes Show” (11 p.m., Fox): It’s late-night talk with an edge. “The Wanda Sykes Show” has
Arkin relishes ‘Sons of Anarchy’ role
LOS ANGELES — When Adam Arkin signed on for “Sons of Anarchy,” he didn’t have reservations about his
LeBron scores 33 as Cavs win big in the Big Apple
NEW YORK — LeBron James scored 33 points in his only visit to Madison Square Garden this season,
Church revival
Church revival YOUNGSTOWN — St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle, invites the public to a
Pryor ready for ‘reception’ at PSU
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Welcome home, Terrelle Pryor. No. 15 Ohio State and its talented dual-threat
Gators ride momentum on offense
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Brandon Spikes’ eye-gouging drama masked the reason Urban Meyer had to verbally
Bishop changes assignments for 2 priests at Diocese of Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., has made a change in assignment for two priests of the
Go&Do ||Things to see around the Valley
Today Comedy “Spot On Improv” by Stage Left Players, 7 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William L. Rouan, 46, of 1613 Moorefield Road, Austintown, and
sunday news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Democratic National Chairman Tim
Split on H1N1-flu vaccine
Split on H1N1-flu vaccine WASHINGTON — About 40 percent of American parents have tried to get
Jackson reality show set
Jackson reality show set NEW YORK — A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will
Howland overcomes errors to advance
HOWLAND — Events which occurred in Week 10 of the high school football season greatly impacted
Unemployment hits double digits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 — and is
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV | Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast on the Time Warner Cable community access
Hubbard bounces Buckeye, 30-14
HUBBARD — After its 30-14 win over Medina Buckeye, the buzz among Hubbard fans was about the Steel
Veterans Day program at VFW will honor black servicemen
YOUNGSTOWN — Donald Lockett VFW Post 6488 will honor several black servicemen during its Veterans
Advance premiums for FDIC are worth it
Opinion: Times are tough. Brethren are falling all around. Then the insurance company demands three years’
Homebuilders return looking for choice land
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The housing bust left homebuilders with plenty of red ink on their books as they
GM: Forster will leave Opel unit
DETROIT (AP) — Carl-Peter Forster, the chief executive of General Motors Europe who runs its
Auditions set for Sherlock Holmes movie
BOARDMAN — Auditions will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at LeModeln Model
Man shot to death in Sharon, Pa.
SHARON, Pa. — Sharon police are investigating a shooting in the city that left one person dead.
Flu Vaccines | Clinic sites in the Mahoning Valley
Mahoning County Provider: Youngstown City Health District. H1N1 vaccine for those recommended in
METRO DIGEST
Tail Wind ceremony VIENNA — The 910th Airlift Wing will name one of its C-130 Hercules cargo
Suspect said methodical goodbyes
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment,
Business digest
REGION FNB, B.J. Alan reach deal PITTSBURGH — F.N.B. Capital Corp., a Pittsburgh-based merchant
Investors find positives in weak jobs report
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors added to the week’s strong gains in the stock market after finding some
Crestview battles through Hill’s injury to eliminate league rival
COLUMBIANA — Crestview High quarterback Carter Hill couldn’t run or jog — he couldn’t even plant his
Trumbull County voters opt for some new blood
Editorial: Of all the Tuesday night election surprises in Trumbull County, none was more dramatic than the
Academy of family physicians enters into troubling alliance
Kansas City Star: Last year, a committee of experts published an alarming report on childhood
Soccer league to get a home
GIRARD — The city is working toward making a new home for 530 kids. If all goes well with those
What is the option for Afghan women?
Opinion: BOSTON — It’s been 11 years since I looked through a photo album smuggled out of Afghanistan by a
Warren city workers seek health-coverage changes
WARREN — The city’s health- insurance costs were expected to rise 21.5 percent, or about $1 million,
if you go
if you go Who: Sue Deutschlander What: She will sing songs from her new CD, “Songs Inspiring
GONE TO THE DOGS
LA church starts pet service for members Churches across the country are starting to address the
Should prayers be covered?
Some see prayer treatment as an effective alternative to doctors and other medical care.
GRIEF WORKSHOPS
GRIEF WORKSHOPS Where to get help Catholic Charities Regional Agency is offering holiday grief
Woman pleads innocent to officer assault
Woman pleads innocent to officer assault STAFF REPORT WARREN — Flora Myers, 51, of Porter Street
Warren man to face 8th DUI charge in 20 years
BOARDMAN — A Warren man is due in Mahoning County Court next week to face his eighth charge in 20
Stimulus bill offers energy tax breaks
Opinion: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is primarily set up by our government to kick-start our
Abundant Life Fellowship serving as drop-off for gifts
NEW WATERFORD – For the third consecutive year, Abundant Life Fellowship is a designated drop-off
Suspect in office shootings in Florida had money problems
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man so broke that he said he didn’t have the money to visit his son 30
Healing music: Salem woman channels God’s peace on new CD
Sue Deutschlander wants to give people peace in these troubled times. To meet that goal, the
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2009. There are 54 days left in the year. On this date
VETERANS DAY BOX
List of scheduled activities to commemorate Veterans Day: MAHONING COUNTY Boardman Wednesday:
Brown warns Afghanistan to act on corruption
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Washington’s closest ally in Afghanistan, toughened his
Dems struggle for final votes on health-care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid intense lobbying by the Obama administration, House Democratic leaders
Jeff Gordon extends pole streak
FORT WORTH, Texas — Not since 1997 has Jeff Gordon won fewer than two poles in a NASCAR Sprint Cup
Tennis roundup \ Friday’s matches
Swiss Indoors BASEL, Switzerland — Three-time defending champion Roger Federer cruised to a 6-3,
Life is Sweet wins Ladies Classic on the first day of Breeders’ Cup
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Life Is Sweet led a parade of longshots to the winner’s circle at the
Next EPal/Crestview football
Next EPal/Crestview football Matchup: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx vs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx What: Division V xxx xxx
Tim Belcher hired by Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — During his search for Cleveland’s pitching coach, new Indians manager Manny Acta
NHL ROUNDUP \ Friday’s games
Avalanche 4, Blackhawks 3 DENVER — Chris Stewart scored in the eighth round of the shootout,
No. 5 Boise State survives scare, pulls past upstart Louisiana Tech
RUSTON, La. (AP) — Just when Boise State looked vulnerable, Kellen Moore and the Broncos quickly
Toothman helps Salem rally for win in overtime
GRANVILLE — The Salem High football team isn’t done making history. Trent Toothman scored on a
BRIDGE || Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 8 6 uK 9 6 vA 9 6 2 w8 3 The
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