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YSU programs set for Global Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week


Car dealers post second-worst month

cars


Olympic snowboarders to train at Michigan ski club

ski olympians


Bedbugs big problem in Ohio

bedbugs


Cleveland Clinic chief defends obesity remarks

clinic


Michael Jackson's funeral costs $1M

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Warren’s police dispatchers have a new three-year contract

WARREN — City council has approved a three-year contract with dispatchers in the Warren Police


Flasher reported in Salem

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Ministerial Alliance says police Lt. Marhulik deserves forgiveness

WARREN — The Trumbull County Interdemominational Ministerial Alliance met with the news media


Gold keeps on surging, hits new high

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Brady Quinn back at QB for the Browns

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Mahoning Township tax increase studied for 2010

HILLSVILLE, Pa. – Mahoning Township Supervisors will have raise taxes in 2010 it they cannot make


Block watch meeting is Thursday

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4-H canine club meets Saturday

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Court to assist veterans opens in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Court officials in Pittsburgh have marked Veterans Day by establishing an


Major Pittsburgh-based law firm cutting salaries

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh-based law firm Reed Smith is delaying hiring new attorneys, who


3 will receive funds from Perry bike run

BOARDMAN — At 6:30 p.m. today at the AwwwMazing Place! in Southern Park Mall the proceeds from the


BACK INTO THE RING

Kelly Pavlik’s opponent isn’t well-known Youngstown champ takes fight for a lot less money.

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Valley roots help producer thrive in movie industry

Youngstown gave her the steel spine needed in Hollywood. YOUNGSTOWN — Paula Wagner’s Hollywood


Beeghly Center’s capacity is about 7,000 for boxing

There are about 6,500 seats, and another 500 can be added at ringside. YOUNGSTOWN — During


10 firefighters taking city’s buyout deal

The city will save about $315,000 next year because of the buyouts. YOUNGSTOWN — Ten senior


Illinois State comes in on a roll

The Redbirds have won three straight in the Missouri Valley Conference. YOUNGSTOWN — Illinois


Retired captain dies of cancer

Kane was Youngstown’s longest-serving chief of detectives. POLAND — Those who worked closely


Phantoms adjust for 3-game week

Tonight’s game at the Covelli Centre will include a Salute to Veterans. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Former councilman wins $10,000 in sweepstakes

LIBERTY — Herman “Pete” Starks, a former longtime Youngstown city councilman, was sitting at his

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Colonial Motel has higher purpose

A Cleveland church plans to turn the Canfield site into a Christian retreat. CANFIELD — Bishop

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Walsh opens new arena with easy victory

NORTH CANTON — Walsh (1-0) opened its new Alumni Arena with a 113-42 rout of Cincinnati Christian on


Boardman finances get $786,000 revenue boost

The township still expects a $1.5 million shortfall for 2010. BOARDMAN — Unanticipated dollars


Commissioners undecided on longevity of sales tax

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Commissioners John A. McNally IV and Anthony T. Traficanti say they’re

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Parents’ prescription drugs often springboard for teens

NILES — Though illegal drugs such as cocaine and heroin make news the most when cops make an inner-


Veterans Day 2009: Serving with HONOR

Glenn Buzzard of Hubbard was wounded twice during World War II, the first on Tinian Island and the second on Iwo Jima. He was a member of D Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment, 4th Marine Division all through the war.

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Metro Digest

Austintown man held in sister’s stabbing AUSTINTOWN — A township man was arrested after his sister


We need to stop vets from taking own lives

Opinion: This Veterans Day, let’s do more to prevent our troops from taking their own lives. Community


Coaster gets special designation

Big Dipper is the oldest standing coaster in Ohio. The Big Dipper roller coaster at the now-


Veteran’s wife urges all to honor them

Dear Annie: Shortly after Thanksgiving last year, my husband was hospitalized at the San Francisco


Citrus juice helps keep apples from turning brown

Dear Heloise: I’ve heard that putting apple slices in baking soda will keep them from turning brown.


NATO, Afghan police seize bomb material

KABUL (AP) — International troops and Afghan police seized 250 tons of ammonium nitrate fertilizer —


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick


Hostage situation ends peacefully at NY school

Hostage situation ends peacefully at NY school PINE PLAINS, N.Y. — Upset by the treatment of U.S.


Dems propose shift in power

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats on Tuesday proposed stripping the Federal Reserve of its


Steelers look Super as NFL’s second half begins

“Sending them some mustard since they’ll never ketchup when we play Sunday.” Chad Ochocinco


Best bets on TV tonight

“The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” (8 p.m., ABC): It could be a big night for Brad Paisley on “The 43rd


Births for 2009-11-11

St. Elizabeth Health Center Trevor and Bridget Baulo, Canfield, girl, Nov. 3. Gregory and Lori


Korean navies clash ahead of Obama visit

TOKYO — A brief naval skirmish erupted Tuesday between North and South Korea, raising tension in


Sniper-killer put to death in Virginia

JARRATT, Va. — John Allen Muhammad, the sniper who kept the Washington region paralyzed by fear for


Mercer County Career Center plans Parents Night for Thursday

MERCER Pa. — Prospective students will have a chance to meet with prospective employers when the


YSU honors former students killed in wars

YSU honors former students killed in wars The names of students and alumni who died in action are

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Bond issue to get 2nd try

AUSTINTOWN — Vincent Colaluca believes in the adage that if at first you don’t succeed, you must try

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Rosetta Stone begins weekly Fiesta Night

YOUNGSTOWN — Rosetta Stone Cafe, 110 W. Federal St., downtown, will launch its Fiesta Night at 7


AREA VETERANS DAY EVENTS

MAHONING COUNTY Boardman: West Boulevard Elementary School, 6125 West Blvd., Salute Our Veterans


Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph R. Weimer, 19, of 129 S. Maryland Ave., Youngstown, and


Poll shows Americans in a funk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The euphoria of 2008 is over: America is in a funk. Elected last November on a


Obama should practice what he preaches

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: If politicians stopped meddling with things they don’t


BRIDGE

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Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov. 7 Criminal


Defense worker assessed Hasan months ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Defense Department investigator on a terrorism task force looked into Fort Hood


Pakistani militants kill at least 24 in market

ISLAMABAD — At least 24 people were killed Tuesday in the third bombing in three days in Pakistan’s


UA pilot charged with being over alcohol limit

LONDON (AP) — A United Airlines pilot who was pulled from his trans-Atlantic flight to Chicago


Bill Clinton urges passage of Senate health-care bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton urged Senate Democrats on Tuesday to pass health-


Buckeyes back in spotlight vs. Iowa

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State tight end Jake Ballard was stunned when he was told that with a win


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 15.80 —.37 Avalon


At Fort Hood, Obama honors victims, condemns slayings

FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — One by one, President Barack Obama spoke the names and told the stories


SWEET TRADITIONS Holiday baking with pumpkin

Family gatherings ... favorite holiday decorations ... the wonderful smells of baked goods — the


Warren Buffett’s crystal ball

Warren Buffett’s crystal ball Dallas Morning News: Whenever the legendary Oracle of Omaha tosses


FLU CLINICS | Area sites

Mahoning County Provider: Youngstown City Health District. H1N1 vaccine for those recommended in


We’re grateful for your service

Opinion: We’re grateful for your service EDITOR: To all veterans, active duty, reservists and guard,


Plan reaches 20% of borrowers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration’s mortgage-relief program has reached one in five


PANTRY POWER

Her secret is behind closed doors By KATHLEEN PURVIS CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jennifer Joles’ secret


FLAVORS OF FALL Entertaining made easy with a simple homespun meal

Do dinner parties have to be complicated? No, says this unharried host. I’d rather have friends


Rucker shoots for country-music milestone

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Darius Rucker was just a young boy with a love for “Hee Haw” and FM radio when he


Rock Hall events salute Janis Joplin

Rock Hall events salute Janis Joplin CLEVELAND — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is


TOOL TIPS

TOOL TIPS Stocking a kitchen isn’t just about the food. The right tools also save work. Here are


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Hubbard Park and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.


Commissioner suggests merging engineering departments

By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County commissioner said he believes the county

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Vatican explores possibility of alien life

VATICAN CITY (AP) — E.T., phone Rome. Four hundred years after it locked up Galileo for


Gains by Afghan women in jeopardy

Opinion: HERAT, Afghanistan — I came to this city of clean, tree-lined streets, near the Iranian border, to


Recognizing a nation’s debt to those who served it well

Editorial: Recognizing a nation’s debt to those who served it well There is only one living American left to


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2009. There are 50 days left in the year. This is


Many helped dedicate YSU’s Armed Forces Boulevard

Opinion: Many helped dedicate YSU’s Armed Forces Boulevard EDITOR: The Office of Veterans Affairs at


Pitt seeks signature victory vs. the Irish

PITTSBURGH (AP) — There wasn’t a hint of sunshine Tuesday at the University of Pittsburgh, which is


Best Buy starts sales of fitness equipment

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co. wants to get your pulse racing over more than the hottest new laptops


Valley home prices fall in third quarter

Home prices fell 5 percent in the Mahoning Valley in the third quarter, leaving the area with the


Iowa to start freshman QB Vandenberg vs. Ohio State

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa quarterback James Vandenberg walked into a sporting goods store to shop


Something out of kilter

Opinion: Something out of kilter EDITOR: What is wrong with this picture? Many veterans must work on this


Business Digest

REGION MetroPlex center is sold to hospitality group LIBERTY — MetroPlex Hotel & Conference


First Night Friday event planned downtown

YOUNGSTOWN – The third in a series of First Night Fridays will be this Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at


License suspended pending state probe

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended Warren “Bo” Pritchard’s law license, effective


Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay

CHICAGO (AP) — Upon further review ... baseball general managers like instant replay the way it is.


Ohio edges Buffalo, 27-24, in MAC game

ASSOCIATED PRESS AMHERST, N.Y. — Matt Wellers 47-yard field goal with 1:25 left gave Ohio a 27-24


Slumping Pens shut out; Recchi gets 900th assist

BOSTON (AP) — Ex-Penguin Mark Recchi knows Sidney Crosby too well to think that his current slump


Warren police identify homicide victim

WARREN — Police have identified the body found in woods behind Western Reserve Middle School as


NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s games

Heat 90, Wizards 76 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade scored 41 points as Miami remained in first place in the


Water service to be improved for 5 facilities

The agreement will bring Columbiana County and Salem together. SALEM — Columbiana County


Businesses closed today

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Veterans


Abdul-Jabbar has leukemia

NEW YORK (AP) — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball


‘We can’t forget those guys’

‘We can’t forget those guys’ By WILLIAM K. ALCORN The best part of the war was the friends you


Recession hitting young people particularly hard

Opinion: All of us are keenly aware of the immediate struggles we face because of the current economic


Not-so-special teams hurt Penn St. in big games

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Joe Paterno wasn’t in a nostalgic mood, even with his seniors preparing to


Safin: Agassi should return titles

PARIS (AP) — Former No. 1-ranked Marat Safin believes that Andre Agassi should give his tennis


Vatican explores possibility of alien life

VATICAN CITY (AP) — E.T., phone Rome. Four hundred years after it locked up Galileo for


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