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Former Palestinian prisoner keynote speaker
LIBERTY — A human-rights activist and former Palestinian political prisoner will be the guest speaker Saturday at the Arab American Community Center of Greater Youngstown, 15 Belgrade Ave., west off Belmont between Gypsy Lane and Colonial Drive.
Austintown girl hit by bullet
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a Monday evening confrontation in which a 15-year-old Austintown girl was hit in the head by a bullet.
Minority diabetic prevention program
YOUNGSTOWN — Three local organizations have partnered with Humility Of Mary Health Partners to promote Stepping Out — a minority diabetic prevention program.
Boardman Taco Bell robbed
BOARDMAN — A gunman got away with an undetermined amount of cash from a U.S. Route 224 fast food restaurant.
Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry fundraiser Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — “Jazzy Blues and City Views,” a fundraiser for children’s programming of the Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry, will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday in the main concourse of the Ohio One Building downtown.
Reading, Pa., gets help from the state
READING, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has accepted the city of Reading into the state’s protection program for distressed municipalities.
Former Ohio state rep pleads not guilty
CINCINNATI (AP) — A former state legislator and southwest Ohio county commissioner has pleaded not guilty to fraud and tax-related charges.
Worker severely burned in Ohio ice rink explosion
COLUMBUS (AP) — An electrical panel has exploded at an Ohio ice skating rink, severely injuring one worker.
Judge makes hourly Delphi pensions safe
Hourly retirees of Delphi Packard Electric will have their pensions restored under a court order.
Accused Fort Hood shooter facing death penalty charges
FORT HOOD, TEXAS (AP) — The Army psychiatrist accused in the Fort Hood shootings was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder in the military’s legal system, making him eligible for the death penalty if convicted, officials said Thursday.
Hispanic veterans appreciation dinner is Saturday at OCCHA
The fifth annual Hispanic Veterans Appreciation Dinner is Saturday at Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana (OCCHA), 3660 Shirley Road, beginning at 6 p.m.
Teens arrested after waving a handgun in Liberty
Two male teens went to Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center after police responded to a call from a motorist about the three walking north on Shady Avenue and handling a gun. The incident was about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Provisional ballots on close Mahoning Co. races to be counted Wednesday
Provisional ballots that could impact the results of three closely contested elections in Mahoning County will be counted Wednesday.
OSU front four poised to chase Iowa frosh QB early and often
Don’t expect the Ohio State defensive front to offer a whole lot of comfort for new Iowa starting quarterback James Vandenberg.
Jobless claims fall, but hiring gains far off
Fewer people are claiming unemployment benefits - but still too many to signal that the economy is close to gaining jobs.
Two get prison sentences for 2007 murder
Two defendants in a North Side homicide that occurred two years ago were sentenced to prison today.
Plea deal reached in Alzheimer's killing case
The lawyer for a South Florida man charged with murder for reportedly dragging his dementia-plagued father into the ocean says his client has reached a plea deal.
Ex-NBA player working on Las Vegas debt case
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker’s lawyer says he’s trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos.
Jury to decide mother's mental health in murder trial
Otty Sanchez got six weeks in a state mental hospital after she was found wandering around a drug store last year, shopping for an imaginary trip to China.
N.E. Pa. elections board orders all-vote recount
An elections board in northeastern Pennsylvania has ordered a recount of all votes cast in the Nov. 3 general election.
Gunman gets cash from Taco Bell on Route 224 in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A gunman got away with an undetermined amount of cash from a U.S. Route 224 fast food
Seven Springs signs 10-year lease on Pa. ski area
Seven Springs Mountain Resort has signed a 10-year lease to operate a dormant state-owned ski area in southwestern Pennsylvania, though it won’t reopen this year and possibly not next year, either.
Western, Pa., district judge's office hit by fire bomb
Police say a Molotov cocktail or similar fire bomb was thrown through the window of a district judge’s office near Pittsburgh causing a small fire
Trial begins Monday for man charged with aggravated vehicular homicide
An Ascot Court man is going on trial Monday in a fatal two-car accident on Robinson Road in Campbell on July 11
Former Pa. House speaker among 10 charged in probe
Former state House Speaker John Perzel was among 10 people connected to the House Republican caucus charged today in a new phase of a legislative corruption probe into the misuse of public resources and employees for campaign purposes.
Sentencing for cop killer delayed in Akron
Sentencing for the admitted killer of a police officer in northeast Ohio has been delayed while he gets new attorneys for the fifth time.
Health care is topic at Trumbull GOP breakfast Saturday
The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Mocha House Restaurant, 467 High St.
Deaths of longtime Ohio couple come close
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati man and woman married more than 60 years have not been separated long
Erie barber leaves $800K to charity for disabled
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A bachelor barber from Erie has bequeathed more than $800,000 to a local charity
Pa. burglary suspects soaked
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Two western Pennsylvania residents need attorneys and, perhaps, a plumber.
Trumbull 4-H elects advisory committee
CORTLAND — The Trumbull County 4-H program had its annual election of 4-H Advisory Committee members
AMY KIM | SHAWN CARLSON
AMY KIM SHAWN CARLSON POLAND — The wedding of Amy N. Kim, a daughter of Marcus and Mimi Kim of
MOLLIE BURNS | JOSEPH PARISI II
MOLLIE BURNS JOSEPH PARISI II HUBBARD — Mollie A. Burns, daughter of Joyce Burns, 578 Wendemere
KELLY JAMES | CORY HUSTED
kelly james | cory husted kelly james cory husted NORTH LIMA — Mount Olivet United Church of
Benefit auction is set at Damascus church
Benefit auction is set at Damascus church DAMASCUS — A benefit auction will take place at 4 p.m.
Polish Christmas traditions will be taught at Wigilia
CAMPBELL — The artistry of Wigilia: A Polish Christmas Traditions Workshop and Celebration, will
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS • Dr. Timothy P. and Noelle (Hudak) Domer, 1015 Timberwood Drive, Beaver Falls,
B.J. Alan seeks Austintown land
By DON SHILLING and ELISE FRANCO YOUNGSTOWN — B.J. Alan Co. wants to build a new Phantom
Carlisle signs with YSU, Slemons chooses Xavier
HUBBARD — The common thread in Wednesday’s signing of two Hubbard High School student-athletes was
Bids for Forum due on Friday
Officials of HMHP, a major competitor, may have inspected Forum facilities. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s
All eyes on YSU seniors
Twelve seniors will play their final home game Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium. YOUNGSTOWN — Jon
Men’s team has talent, depth
The Penguins return their top four scorers and 10 lettermen from last year. YOUNGSTOWN — Well,
HONORING OUR VETERANS
Veterans Day. A time for memories. A day set aside to honor men and women who have served and are
Women hope 8 is enough
The women’s basketball team has been hurt by injuries so far this fall. YOUNGSTOWN — For
State audit finds flaws with Poland Middle School PTO
A budget miscue could bankrupt the parent-teacher group. POLAND — The Poland Middle School
Cop’s apology satisfies ministerial group
When the lieutenant is ‘back to normal,’ he should be promoted, one pastor said. WARREN — The
Looking local: YSU inks Ingalls
YOUNGSTOWN — When Brian Campbell took over as head softball coach at Youngstown State last season,
QB Quinn back in saddle for Cleveland
BEREA (AP) — Brady Quinn and the Cleveland Browns are right back where they started. Benched by
Warren council approves pact with police dispatchers union
WARREN — City council has approved a three-year contract with dispatchers in the Warren Police
I-376 name expected to help Lawrence Co.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County will be in a better position to attract development money because
Strickland, Kasich neck and neck for governor in 2010, new poll says shows
COLUMBUS — Ohioans still approve of Gov. Ted Strickland’s work in office, but they’re evenly split
A wish comes true
Suzie Mazzocco, 9, gives her grandmother, Irene Consiglio, a hug after the child was surprised with tickets to a Miley Cyrus concert. The tickets and other gifts were presented at an assembly at Struthers Elementary School Wednesday. The third-grader has a rare bone-growth disorder that results in dwarfism.
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Charles Davis et al v. Tammy Roby et al, other torts. Deutsche
Senate should focus on health-care costs
Opinion: As expected, the House took the first swing Saturday at passing a plan to overhaul the nation’s
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2009. There are 49 days left in the year. On this date
Cops search next door to house where bodies found
Cops search next door to house where bodies found CLEVELAND — A stench around the home of a
Wrap the Arts event
Wrap the Arts event YOUNGSTOWN — Art Youngstown’s Wrap the Arts project — an outdoor display of
Metro digest
Fairhaven Foundation’s calendar art show HOWLAND — The Fairhaven Foundation will have its annual
Impact Factor
GM’s future rides on the success of new Buick Regal, Chevy Cruze DETROIT (AP) — Two General
Officials consider financial options
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Mahoning Township supervisors will have to raise taxes in 2010 if they cannot make
Salt and pepper hints really shake things up
Dear Heloise: I respectfully disagree with your advice on which shaker should be used for salt and
Helen’s chatter makes her want to quit group
Dear Annie: My husband and I are both retired. A year ago, we moved in order to be within driving
Gold spike: New boom times for precious metal
CHICAGO (AP) — The new gold rush is on. The price of the precious metal is soaring, hitting a
Getting It Right
GETTING IT RIGHT The plane piloted by James Olney in World War II was a B-24 Liberator bomber. It
Ian McKellen rules in remake of ‘The Prisoner’
“Capitalism offers you freedom, but far from giving people freedom, it enslaves them. That’s part of
On new album, Bon Jovi returns to blue-collar roots
NEW YORK — Members of Bon Jovi were supposed to be taking it easy this winter, basking in adulation
Steely Dan resurrects radio hits in rare tour
When Steely Dan’s Walter Becker thinks back to the hazy ’70s that was the band’s heyday, the singer-
Foreclosures dip 3 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the
Fort Hood killer belongs in Guantanamo Bay
Opinion: Evil rained down on Fort Hood last week. A man wearing the uniform of a patriot and freedom fighter
Castros afraid of the truth
Miami Herald: “Paz y amor.” Peace and love. That was the message that 200 young people chanted in
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Auto sales down in October
Area car dealers saw a 40-percent decline. Area car dealers posted their second-worst sales
Christmas music with a Renaissance flair
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER AT POWERS AUDITORIUM By JOHN BENSON A quarter of a century after
GAMBLERS BUSTED
United States Hockey League Youngstown captured its fifth straight win by holding off Green Bay,
WHERE TO GO for entertainment around the Valley
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
ABC’s Robin Roberts gets prime-time spotlight
NEW YORK — Robin Roberts is comfortable in the knowledge that when ABC’s “Good Morning America”
Warren city workers’ offer on health care a good start
Editorial: When Chuck Eggleston, a Warren firefighter and chairman of an employees’ committee formed to address
Teach sex ed right
Opinion: Teach sex ed right EDITOR: I am a student at Youngstown State University and recently hosted two
U.S. has a gold standard on debt
Opinion: WASHINGTON — One of the many television commercials exhorting viewers to buy gold says solemnly that
NGOs in war zones face an increase in violence
Opinion: This fall was not a good time in Afghanistan and Pakistan. On both sides of the border violent
Medeski Martin & Wood prepare box-set release
You have to give experimental-jazz outfit Medeski Martin & Wood credit. When it comes time to
Woman attacked by chimp reveals face on ‘Oprah’ show
CHICAGO (AP) — A Connecticut woman who was attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee revealed her heavily
Official: Obama won’t accept any war options offered by advisers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options
Hasan’s superiors questioned behavior
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of doctors overseeing Nidal Malik Hasan’s medical training discussed
HOT TICKETS
The high-kicking Radio City Rockettes open a three-week stand Thursday in Pittsburgh’s Benedum
Va. governor declares state of emergency
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s governor declared a state of emergency Wednesday as unrelenting rain
Muslims cite struggles
U.S. Muslim service members say they stand out in both their worlds. Among fellow troops that can
Reader: Soap relieves RLS
Q. I had a good laugh at the idea of putting soap under the sheet. Five weeks later, I am not
Missing US soldier’s body found in Afghanistan river
KABUL (AP) — Military divers have found the body of a U.S. paratrooper who disappeared last week
Study: Kidney procedure is risky, has no benefits
If you’re among the hundreds of thousands of Americans with clogged kidney arteries, you might want
Steelers a different team with Polamalu back
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers watched a snow-splattered Troy Polamalu make a seemingly
Ex-justice’s husband dies of Alzheimer’s complications
WASHINGTON (AP) — John J. O’Connor III, the husband of retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day
Obama to veterans: America will not let you down
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — On a cold, rain-soaked Veterans Day, President Barack Obama walked slowly
Bishops help shape health-care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The call came in from Rome, just as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her top
Loss of casino issue in this area was a good thing
Opinion: Loss of casino issue in this area was a good thing EDITOR: Regarding “Casino foes overplay their
Grant takes role at rebuilding Penn St.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s court leader this year just happens to be its leading
NBC puts green message in prime-time shows
NEW YORK — NBC gives new meaning to the phrase “green screen” next week, spreading a pro-
Steven Tyler: I’m not quitting Aerosmith
NEW YORK (AP) — Relax, Aerosmith fans: Steven Tyler says he isn’t leaving the band. Tyler made a
Different story: Cavaliers rout Orlando
LeBron James had 36 points in a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference finals. ORLANDO, Fla.
Taylor Swift becomes youngest to win premier award at CMAs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift made history at the Country Music Awards, becoming the youngest
‘Last Vampire’ focuses on young relationship
YOUNGSTOWN — Shooting wrapped Tuesday on “The Last Vampire on Earth,” a movie that was filmed in and
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “It’s A Wonderful Night.” First United Methodist Church, 237 W.Silver St., Sharon, Pa.
Trial testimony to begin today for man charged in ’08 slaying
WARREN — Howland police say two Warren men, including Oryan Miller, entered Cameron Murray’s
Brady’s bunch — again
Brady’s bunch — again Brady Quinn and the Cleveland Browns are right back where they started. C4
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown Township trustees, special meeting, 9:30 a.m., township building, 82
First, stop abortion
Opinion: First, stop abortion EDITOR: It’s time for us to wake up. We’ve been sleeping since 1973.
Great Food For All program set at Smith Corners church
AUSTINTOWN — Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of state
Weathersfield awards pact for new salt-storage building
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees have awarded a contract for a new salt-storage
Wal-Mart to keep its stores open round-the-clock on Black Friday
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores said Wednesday it will keep its stores open 24 hours and
YSU students ready for business week
Several programs are planned at YSU to mark Global Entrepreneurship Week. YOUNGSTOWN —
Workshop to celebrate Polish Christmas traditions
CAMPBELL — The Artistry of Wigilia, a workshop and celebration of Polish Christmas traditions, will
Omarosa in reality show
Omarosa in reality show NEW YORK — Donald Trump says he’s partnering with the TV One network on a
Business Digest
NATION GM in third-quarter: No profit, but improvement DETROIT — General Motors Co. says it
‘Pirate Radio’ just doesn’t float
“Pirate Radio” is a painful little mistake of a movie. It’s a salute to jubilant classic rock that’s
Best bets on TV tonight
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): The death of a little person plunges Booth and Brennan into the world of
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Fieri, Fatone to appear at Phantoms game
YOUNGSTOWN — Food Channel celebrity chef Guy Fieri and former *NSync singer and “Dancing With the
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