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Man, 47, dies in Warren Twp. fire
LEAVITTSBURG — Chris Hyler, 47, died early Friday in a house fire at 719 Gillmer Road in Warren Township.
Hit-skip crash flips vehicle on state Route 82
WARREN — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is on the lookout for a purple Toyota Scion that was involved
US Airways plane diverted to Ohio airport with landing gear problem
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A US Airways plane en route to Indianapolis has been diverted to Dayton International Airport after the crew reported a problem with its landing gear.
Police arrest 18-year-old for having a gun near Campbell Memorial High School
CAMPBELL — Police arrested a man they said was seen Thursday with a gun near Campbell Memorial High School.
Pa. veterans aid program closing
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania program that helps veterans with disability compensation, pensions, and healthcare concerns has been ordered to close by Jan. 1 after nearly 29 years.
Fed prosecutor in Ohio: More crimes need attention
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new federal prosecutor in Ohio says it’s time to move some crime-fighting resources to areas other than terrorism now that eight years have passed since the 9/11 attacks.
Missing Pittsburgh-area woman 'found' in hospital
GLASSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A woman missing from the Pittsburgh suburb of Glassport has been found in a hospital about 10 miles away, though authorities say how she got there remains a mystery.
OSU-Iowa winner gets a whiff of the Roses
COLUMBUS (AP) — Amid all the talk and headlines about how lucky Iowa was to win its first nine games, a nagging concern crept up on Ohio State coach Jim Tressel.
Warehouse near Cleveland won’t affect local Superior Beverage operations
AUSTINTOWN — Construction of a proposed warehouse in the Cleveland area would not affect local
North Carolina principal resigns after cash-for-grades flap
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina principal is retiring after school district leaders halted a cash-for-grades fundraiser she approved.
Ohio to switch to 1 drug for lethal injection
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio has become the first state to adopt a procedure for lethal injections that uses one drug, a method never before tried on U.S. inmates.
NASA begins countdown for next space shuttle launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The countdown clocks at NASA are ticking toward a Monday launch of space shuttle Atlantis.
Man steals 100 copies of popular video game in Pa.
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police are searching for a man who stole 100 copies of the wildly popular “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II” video game from a western Pennsylvania store.
Ohio secretary of state speaks in Poland on Tuesday
POLAND — Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, a Democratic candidate in the 2010 U.S. Senate race, will speak here Tuesday.
Reports: Cruze delay done to improve engine performance
Senior General Motors executives pushed back the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze for more time to improve engine performance, reports said.
Pa. youth coach sentenced for inappropriately touching player
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A former youth baseball coach from Pennsylvania will spend at least six years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted sexual assault of one of his players.
State fire marshal investigates fatal fire in Trumbull County
WARREN — The Division of State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation of a fatal fire this morning in Warren Township.
Columbia Gas to charge 8-year-low rates in December
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s largest natural gas company says next month’s rates will be the lowest for December in eight years.
Western Pa. trooper brutality case settled
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh man and state trooper accused of roughing him up and breaking his ankle have settled the man’s civil rights lawsuit.
Closing arguments today in Pa. child death capital case
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Closing arguments were today in the central Pennsylvania capital trial of a man accused of beating the 2-year-old daughter of his ex-girlfriend to death with a video game controller last year.
Judge won't move Ohio triple murder case
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — For now at least, an Ohio judge is refusing to move the trial of a man accused of killing his two young children and former mother-in-law.
Ohio dad arrested for paddling son
HARRISON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has been jailed on domestic violence charges after police say he excessively paddled his 10-year-old son.
Pa. House GOP defendants to appear before judge
HARRISBURG. (AP) — The 10 defendants charged in the Pennsylvania attorney general’s legislative corruption investigation are heading before a judge to have their bail set.
Ohio man to sell part of major Lincoln collection
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio man is ready to sell some of the many Abraham Lincoln items he has spent years acquiring, including a wreath that adorned the president’s casket.
East High alumni sought
YOUNGSTOWN — Classmates are being sought to help with planning the 40th reunion of the East High School Class of 1970.
Western, Pa. drug suspect absent while convicted
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has been convicted of drug charges even though he failed to attend most of his trial.
Ohio State has best univeristy president, says Time magazine
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University President Gordon Gee is at the head of the class in a new Time magazine list of the 10 Best College Presidents.
Ohio county fights high diabetes rate
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Health officials in a southwest Ohio county with a diabetes rate nearly double the national level want to raise awareness.
Trumbull Republicans to meet at Mocha House
WARREN — The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mocha House Restaurant, 467 High St.
Schools apologize for movie-shoot bus diversion
BELLAIRE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio parents who say their children endured long and strange walks home are
Sikh owners to keep Pa. airport sandwich shop
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Sikh owners of two eastern Pennsylvania airport sandwich shops have
Dump truck to be auctioned Monday
GREEN — Green Township trustees will auction a 1995 International dump truck at 6 p.m. Monday in the township garage.
3 Youngstown teens arrested after chase in Liberty
LIBERTY — Two teenagers went to Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center after police responded to a call from a motorist about three youths walking north on Shady Avenue and handling a gun around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Hispanic veterans dinner at OCCHA
YOUNGSTOWN — 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. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.; the program is at 7:15 p.m.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • A meeting of the William Penn Association, Branch 28 of
Parents announce plans for Shaw, Kehoe wedding
Parents announce plans for Shaw. Kehoe wedding The engagement of Dara Marie Shaw, 5596 Cider Mill
Miss Hoffstetter, Mr. Reid to wed in opera house
Miss Hoffstetter, Mr. Reid to wed in opera house KINSMAN — Ryon and Nancy Hoffstetter, 7100 Jewell
Miss Boninsegna, Mr. Perrin plan May wedding
Miss Boninsegna, Mr. Perrin plan May wedding The engagement of Jody Boninsegna and Matthew Perrin,
Parents announce D'Apolito-Miller wedding plans
Parents announce D’Apolito-Miller wedding plans The engagement of Leanne D’Apolito, a daughter
Reunion deadline
Reunion deadline YOUNGSTOWN — Nov. 16 is the registration deadline for the Rayen School 40th Class
Stolen tobacco products recovered
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating some “people of interest,” but no arrests have been made following recovery of a large quantity of stolen tobacco products, according to Detective Sgt. Tom Parry, who is probing the matter.
4 from Warren arrested in Utah with 3 minors; $2M in coke confiscated
WARREN — Four Mahoning Valley residents are being detained in Utah after they were arrested on multiple charges including possession of cocaine and child abuse.
OHSAA explains ticket prices
The athletic organization relies on football and basketball revenue to finance other sports. By
Pensions restored for hourly retirees
GM will cover the payments being cut by a federal agency. Hourly retirees of Delphi Packard
No surrender: Hubbard refuses to be intimidated
Hubbard High football coach Brian Hoffman knows his team doesn’t have to work very hard to earn the
Valley entrepreneur brings LA bus riders up to speed on ‘green’
A downtown company offers environmental videos from around the world. YOUNGSTOWN — One million
Containing Hill, Rebels’ air attack is Ursuline goal
Although the Rebels are out-scoring opponents 34 to 13, Crestview coach Paul Cusick isn’t relying,
Transit service wants more EasyGo riders
Starting in 2010, buses will run on some holidays. YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit
Cardinals’ Halfhill signs to become a BG Falcon
Cardinal Jillian Halfhill signs to become a Falcon The senior point guard signed a letter-of-
Obama’s favorability declines in Ohio poll
Some 53 percent disapprove of the way the president’s handling the economy. COLUMBUS — Fifty
YSU seeks scoring solution
The Penguins will close their home schedule on Saturday against Illinois State. By PETE MOLLICA
Investment advisory board will meet as required, treasurer says
LISBON — Columbiana County Treasurer Nick Barborak is taking responsibility for not having required
Hanni finds his 2nd home
Don Hanni IV of Youngstown is glad that his grandfather, Don Hanni II, pointed him to Norwich
Park development to have sled-riding hill
CORTLAND — The Trumbull County Planning Commission is hoping that a new approach to developing state
11,200 pounds of food netted in YSU drive
YOUNGSTOWN — Two local social-service agencies will get to share 11,200 pounds of nonperishable
4 Valley residents arrested in Utah
WARREN — Four Mahoning Valley residents are being detained in Utah after they were arrested on
Leaders rally for Forum
Youngstown has filed a brief as an interested party in the Forum bankruptcy case.
Devils extend Penguins’ skid to 4 games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New Jersey Devils’ road winning streak keeps going on and on. Or exactly how
Buckeyes’ D to chase Iowa QB early, often
COLUMBUS (AP) — Don’t expect the Ohio State defensive front to offer a whole lot of comfort to new
CHASE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP 12 for the title
JIMMIE JOHNSON Chase points: first, 6,297 Car: No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Team: Hendrick
Hornets fire Scott; Bower takes over
WESTWEGO, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Hornets fired Byron Scott only nine games into the season on
Karzai reaching out to insurgents
Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — The big story here, underreported so far, is the emergence of coordinated
Obama’s hesitancy on war sends messages
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s drawn-out decision-making on Afghanistan is sending
Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 7 Burglary: A duplicate key may have
U.N. confab offers hope to the poor
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Recovering billions of dollars of assets stolen by corrupt government officials and
Fort Hood suspect charged with 13 counts of murder
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist in the Fort Hood massacre was charged with 13 counts
Ida remnants drench Atlantic Coast
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A drenching, wind-driven rain lashed much of the Atlantic seaboard Thursday,
Have we gone overboard with diversity?
Opinion: Government and military officials have issued statements since last week’s shooting rampage at Fort
President promises public support if troops are sent off
ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AP) — Nearing a decision on sending more troops off to war,
Defendant’s ‘wrestling’ at crime site shows innocence, his attorney says
WARREN — An affidavit filed by the Howland Police Department in the case against Oryan Miller
James’ 34 points send Cavs past Heat, 111-104
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James had little to say Thursday about the prospect of playing with Dwyane Wade
Who is Tom Ganley? He’s spending millions to tell you
Opinion: Those commercials for the casino gambling initiative, Issue 3, that seemed to be on TV every time
‘Hank’ canceled after less than two months
‘Hank’ canceled after less than two months NEW YORK — ABC’s cancellation of the comedy “Hank”
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
This weekend: NASCAR’s top series heads to Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale (Ariz.) for the
Tigers face Arrows’ aerial attack
HOWLAND — In his three decades plus as a high school football coach, Howland’s Dick Angle has never
‘call of duty: modern warfare 2’
‘call of duty: modern warfare 2’ (Activision) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Grade: B “Call of
Actors play 2012 as if their next paycheck depended on it
Actors play this film as if their next paycheck depended on it. Nothing like a dandy
Sitcom star from ’70s is wizard in ‘Wicked’
Richard Kline was in ‘Three’s Company.’ Actor Richard Kline admits that until earlier this
Hoban expects physical challenge
The Poland High football team started the playoffs with a win over Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary. It
Coach Q&A: Cardinal Mooney's P.J. Fecko
When you’ve had the kind of coaching success that Mooney football coach P.J. Fecko has had, it
Boardman students have a reason to smile
A mobile dentistry crew provided preventive care for elementary students. BOARDMAN— Watching
Best bets on TV tonight
“Ugly Betty” (9 p.m., ABC): Adam Rodriguez (”CSI: Miami”) joins “Ugly Betty” in a recurring role. He
Robber takes cash, hurts Taco Bell manager
BOARDMAN — A gunman got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from a U.S. Route 224 fast-food
Lewis: Browns being overworked by Coach Mangini
BEREA (AP) — The Cleveland Browns are being beaten and beaten down by Coach Eric Mangini. That’s
Mild-mannered Pacquiao has bout spotlight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miguel Cotto didn’t need to be reminded what his role is supposed to be against
Medicare works well
Opinion: Medicare works well EDITOR: I have been on Medicare for almost 15 years and have never had a
Aging and ailing, Big Man keeps rocking
NEW YORK — It’s a touching moment, increasingly familiar to fans watching the E Street Band make its
Top-seeded Chagrin Falls next for No. 5 Lakeview
CORTLAND — Lakeview High head coach Tom Pavlansky knows his Bulldogs are going to have their hands
Johnson making most from Gordon’s lessons
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jeff Gordon was on the verge of winning his fourth NASCAR championship as a
nice start
nice start Salem was one of eight Ohio teams to win its playoff debut last weekend, joining Lewis
McSuley sees similarities in Woodridge
GIRARD — Girard High football coach Bud McSuley says that watching Peninsula Woodridge High on film
nhl roundup \ Thursday’s other games
Panthers 1, Bruins 0 BOSTON — Tomas Vokoun stopped 40 shots for his third shutout of the season,
HIV/AIDS fundraiser to help kids
YOUNGSTOWN — “Jazzy Blues and City Views,” a fundraiser for children’s programming of the Ursuline
Playoff-novice Quakers face crown-caliber Steubenville
How does the coach of a team making its 22nd playoff appearance diplomatically respond when asked
Teacher shortage becomes a glut
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — When Lilli Lackey started college, talk of a growing teacher shortage gave her
Doing nothing isn’t a valid health-care option
Editorial: Doing nothing isn’t a valid health-care option OK, here’s the plan: Require employers to provide
Suicide bomber targets Pakistani spy agency
Suicide bomber targets Pakistani spy agency PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb devastated
‘Balloon boy’ parents to plead guilty, lawyer says
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — The parents accused of pulling a spectacular hoax by reporting that their
A touch of fiscal sanity
A touch of fiscal sanity San Antonio Express-News: Credit President Barack Obama and Defense
Kennedy clashes with Tobin over issue
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Thomas Tobin, the Roman Catholic bishop of Providence, has made a career out
US adult smoking rate rises slightly
ATLANTA (AP) — Cigarette smoking rose slightly for the first time in almost 15 years, dashing health
Women face tough choices on abortion coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of American women will face tough choices about abortion coverage if
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Butch, 22, of 1005 Compass West, #8, Austintown,
CDC: H1N1 has sickened 22 million in 6 months in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — H1N1 flu has sickened about 22 million Americans since April and killed nearly
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2009. There are 48 days left in the year. On this date
Sources: Insurance probed in hanging death of census taker
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A census taker found hanging from a tree had named his son as his life-
Niners steal win
Bears QB Cutler picked off five times SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Singletary didn’t exactly hand it
Rutgers blanks No. 23 South Florida
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Instead of getting even with Rutgers, No. 23 South Florida didn’t even get on the
YSU BASKETBALL \ Tonight’s games
MEN Who: Youngstown State (0-0) at Xavier (0-0). When: Tonight, 7:30. Where: Cintas Center,
Vehicular-homicide trial to start Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — An Ascot Court man is going on trial Monday in a fatal two-car accident on Robinson
Canfield hopes to emulate success of other Cardinals
CANFIELD — The mystery surrounding the Mentor Lake Catholic football team is puzzling — how could a
John King to replace Lou Dobbs on CNN
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN moved swiftly to replace Lou Dobbs in its nightly lineup with John King, who
‘Call of Duty’ game sets sales record
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — First-day sales of Activision Blizzard Inc.’s “Call of Duty: Modern
Almost impossible: 100-yard games
The Steel Curtain has been containing running backs. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Bengals’ Cedric Benson
Legendary bluesman’s birthplace to be restored
JACKSON, Miss. — The mystery surrounding bluesman Robert Johnson’s life and death feeds the
Jobless claims fall; Obama seeks ideas
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the sputtering job market flashing an encouraging sign — unemployment claims
Phobia of the 13th? You have company
CHICAGO (AP) — Henry Ford would have hated 2009, and not just because it’s been a tough year to sell
Challengers can’t keep pace
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — This season was supposed to have the most competitive title race since the
Fire destroys Lions Club building, damages clothing store
HUBBARD — Fire gutted a North Main Street service organization’s building Thursday morning. Fire
Pens lose again
Pens lose again The New Jersey Devils closed within a victory of tying the NHL record of 10
Prosecutor seeks execution date for 3rd Trumbull County killer
Danny Lee Hill also has filed a self-written motion asking to ‘put a stop to’ his appeals.
Bullet fired by bikers injures Austintown girl’s head
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a Monday evening confrontation in which a 15-year-old
2 men sentenced for role in slaying
The judge previously sent another defendant to prison for 18 years in the homicide. YOUNGSTOWN
Turner’s 24 points lead Buckeyes to easy win
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State coach Thad Matta chuckled when asked if his team had learned enough in
Of fences and neighbors
Opinion: Of fences and neighbors EDITOR: Werner Lange’s equation of the Berlin Wall with Israel’s anti-
Police probe theft of tobacco products that were recovered
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating some “people of interest,” but no arrests have been made
Dufner leads Down Under
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — American Jason Dufner topped the Australian Masters leaderboard halfway
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend’s races
NASCAR SPRINT CUP Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Avondale, Ariz. Schedule: Today, practice
Results of 3 contested races await provisional-ballot count
YOUNGSTOWN — Provisional ballots that could impact the results of three closely contested elections
Struthers gets increase in grant
STRUTHERS — The city got some good news about funding for a methane-gas-fueled generator project at
Business Digest
REGION Avalon Holdings posts loss HOWLAND — Avalon Holdings Corp. lost $42,000 on revenue of
Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Dried-apple wreath-making (age 3-5), 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Fellows Riverside
Politics enters jobs program debate
COLUMBUS (AP) — The future of a bipartisan, billion-dollar program that spurs technology jobs is in
Former sheriff’s employees get OK to leave jail on work release
WARREN — The judge who sentenced two former Trumbull County sheriff’s employees to jail time for
Ticket notices \ Football playofffs
Canfield Tickets for tonight’s Canfield-Mentor Lake Catholic Division II game at Twinsburg are on
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Tiffany Petrosky and John R. Larsen, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 3. Erica
Chalk up marker-free sidewalk to this tip
Dear Heloise: I usually let my young children draw on the concrete sidewalk outside our house with
Dad debates moving or staying to fight lies
Dear Annie: Five years ago, my wife had an affair with my best friend, left me and married him. She
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