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Court rules: No female ski jumpers at Winter Olympics
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The IOC is pleased with the court decision barring female ski jumpers from the Vancouver Olympics, saying the games can now proceed as planned.
Thanksgiving week closings to save Lawrence County money
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County Courthouse and all county offices will be closed Nov. 22-28, over Thanksgiving week. County.
Free yoga for food
CANFIELD — A local yoga studio is offering classes in exchange for nonperishable food items.
Handel's Koins for Kids deadlne extended to Friday.
BOARDMAN — The deadline for students to register to participate in the Handel’s Koins for Kids Campaign has been extended to Friday.
Winter clothes drive
LIBERTY — A winter clothes drive is being held for community families. Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, back packs and winter clothes are being accepted. Collection barrels are located in each Liberty school building, the bus garage, the Jewish Community Center and Temple El Emeth.
H1N1 vaccine at Niles wellness center Tuesday
NILES — H1N1 vaccine will be administered from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mayor Ralph Infante Wellness Center, 213 Sharkey Drive.
Volunteers are honored at recognition dinner
BOARDMAN — On Nov. 10 the Mahoning County Unit of the American Cancer Society honored volunteers at
Benefit to feature wines from around the world
BOARDMAN — The second annual Holiday Charity Wine Taste to be hosted by Southern Park Mall, Special
Columbiana Women’s Club to host brunch, home tour
COLUMBIANA — Columbiana Women’s Club has chosen “Christmas is for Children” as the theme for its
Society Digest
New Casle Rotary to serve pancakes NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle Rotary Club 89 is sponsoring all-
Forum Health mum on purchase bids
YOUNGSTOWN — It appears the bids for the purchase of Forum Health will remain private until a proposed deal is submitted to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for approval.
Superior Beverage in Valley unaffected by new warehouse
AUSTINTOWN — Construction of a proposed warehouse in the Cleveland area would not affect local operations at Superior Beverage, a company spokesman said.
Police looking for shooter of 17-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for suspects in the shooting of a 17-year-old boy on West Boston Avenue.
Canfield H1N1 clinic draws 2,500
Canfield High School students are preparing for the drama department’s depiction of the play “M.A.S.H.” and got some help getting into the medical characters.
Fire ruins interior of Hubbard Lions Club
HUBBARD — There’s a hint of smoke smell, but the exterior of the Hubbard Area Lions Club, 35 N. Main St., looks intact.
Mooney leaves little doubt
The Cardinals capitalized on Hubbard’s mistakes for a 55-0 victory on Friday. By JOHN KOVACH
Cruze moves to catch up with Honda
Senior General Motors executives pushed back the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze for more time to
Cougars roar back to oust Canfield
Three turnovers in the third quarter propelled Mentor Lake Catholic. By TOM WILLIAMS
Veteran of Easy Company recalls rigors of Iwo Jima
Ralph Griffiths of Girard was scheduled to attend American Veterans Center events this weekend.
Poland rallies to beat Hoban
Kyle Filicky’s 22-yard field goal in the final seconds won it, 10-7. By JOE SCALZO UNIONTOWN —
Boardman acts to fix 911 system
Part of the system that sends information to police cars stopped working this week. BOARDMAN —
Howland mistakes costly in defeat
CANTON — If ever there were a prime example of mistakes turning a football game completely around,
Meeting with Miley Cyrus embellishes Struthers’ girl's wish
STRUTHERS — Suzie Mazzocco’s not only going to the Miley Cyrus concert in Cleveland on Sunday —
Big Red pulls from Salem in the second half
NEW PHILADELPHIA — It was a first half that the Salem Quakers will cherish for a long time.
Austintown trustees prepare to negotiate with five unions
Union leaders said they understand the township’s tight finances but don’t want to see jobs lost.
Phantoms fall to Gamblers; Chicago in town tonight
YOUNGSTOWN — After playing giveaway Wednesday night, Green Bay’s Anders Lee was much happier that
Weed and Seed funding targets SW Warren
The grant will provide $100,000 in assistance the first year. WARREN — The city is one of 15
DIGGING for ANSWERS
ODNR crew investigates unmapped coal mine By MARY SMITH MINERAL RIDGE — A deep, unmapped coal
Fire ruins interior of Hubbard Lions Club
Chartered in 1971, the club has been a fixture on North Main since the mid-1980s. HUBBARD —
Ursuline pulls away, 48-14
Ursuline's Paul Kempe (4) breaks the tackle of Crestview's Jacob Danks (8) and scores on a long run during their game Friday night in Austintown.
Sports digest
area Donkey basketball EAST PALESTINE — City high school students will take on district teachers
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Nov. 14, the 318th day of 2009. There are 47 days left in the year. On this date
NASA moon crash found water
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Suddenly, the moon looks exciting again. It has lots of water, scientists said
Ohio alters death-penalty dosage; Biros execution could be expedited
There is no other state that uses a one-drug protocol. COLUMBUS — The state will use a new
What’s good for GMAC
Los Angeles Times: A year after the Big Three implored Congress to save their industry from
Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Children Apple Gourd (age 6 and up), 1:30 to 3 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123
New Boardman trustees meet with officials
The incoming trustees want to hit the ground running Jan. 1, one of them said. BOARDMAN —
Truex makes changes, grabs pole for Sunday’s NASCAR race
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Martin Truex Jr. stormed from mid-pack to the pole in Friday’s qualifying session
Revisiting the national-service proposition
Last week I suggested that mandatory national service in one of many various fields would be a good
Owner worries dogs will bite poisonous toads
Dear Heloise: I have two precious doggies, which are my babies. My concern is that toads like to
Parents have no obligation to pay son’s rent
Dear Annie: My son, “Terry,” is 30 and newly divorced with two sons. My husband and I have been
Metro digest
Facing weapon charge CAMPBELL — Police arrested a man they said was seen with a gun near Campbell
Palin’s new book plays loose with facts, review shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarah Palin’s new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential
Gay marriage represents cultural switch
Opinion: Once again, state voters — this time in Maine, hardly a conservative stronghold — have voted down
European support for Afghanistan mission
European support for Afghanistan mission KABUL — Europe may send 5,000 more soldiers to
Best bets on TV tonight
“Flower Girl” (9 p.m., Hallmark): “Flower Girl” is a romantic film starring Marla Sokoloff as a
East Coast storm moving out to sea
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — A powerful storm born from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida began moving
Penguins try to snap 3-game losing skid
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State football team and 12 seniors will play their final home game of
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ralph D. Spotleson Sr., 51, of 5160 Sterling Ave., Austintown,
‘Baker’s Wife’: lively, charming
YOUNGSTOWN — With a creative team of Joseph Stein and Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) at the
Man indicted in rape of girl, 15
YOUNGSTOWN — A 55-year-old Campbell man is indicted on charges of rape, kidnapping and gross sexual
Faith serves as anchor for soul
patty scahill In Hebrews 12:6, the Bible reads, “For without faith it is impossible to please God
‘MIRACLE’ ARCHIVES
Old documents reflect lives of settlers The priceless artifacts are now housed in a special
Thanksgiving services
Thanksgiving services Information on services for Thanksgiving will be published next Saturday on
Forum Health keeps mum on receipt of bids
YOUNGSTOWN — It appears the bids for the purchase of Forum Health will remain private until a
Christ Church Presbyterian calls new pastor
YOUNGSTOWN — Benjamin Graves is the new pastor of Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road.
Debate dogs U.S. ambassador
WASHINGTON — As the son of Cuban immigrants, Miguel Diaz was drawn to Barack Obama for his ability
H1N1 clinic draws 2,500
The second wave of the flu virus is winding down, health officials say By JON MOFFETT Canfield
Troop morale is falling in Afghanistan, Army says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Morale has fallen among soldiers in Afghanistan, where troops are seeing record
Hasan had communications with Pakistan, lawmaker says
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people in a shooting spree at
6th relative charged in Mo. child-sex case
LEXINGTON, Mo. (AP) — A man who had called child-sex-abuse allegations against his brother and four
Terror trial in city worries some New Yorkers
NEW YORK (AP) — The move to put the self-proclaimed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial just blocks from
Pastor promises salary to inspire others
SEATTLE — The effort started, as these things do, with a great deal of idealism. Pastor Eugene
Budget office holds enormous power on health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — They don’t vote or hold a veto pen, yet Congress’ number-crunchers wield oversize
Chinese greet ‘Oba Mao’ with unique tributes
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese have learned English from his speeches and celebrated the way he rolls up
Obama hails expanded ties between US, Asia
TOKYO (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Saturday that an era of American disengagement in the
Catholic bishops playing hardball
Opinion: BOSTON — It was one of those small shocks that come unexpectedly in the wake of a death. Just days
Two classes of shoppers emerge: spenders, savers
American shoppers are splitting again: The affluent are finally starting to buy, picking up designer
FDA issues warning on effects of energy drinks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration is challenging makers of alcohol-infused energy
Dollar General trading starts strong
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A strong debut by Dollar General in its first day of trading may signal a
Business Digest
REGION Rep. Ryan offers his help to reopen Warren steel mill WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of
Art Magee will leave office with a blemish-free record
Editorial: If you’ve spent more than three decades in public office in the Mahoning Valley and have not been
GOP not rushing to adopt tax-cut freeze
Opinion: COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate is still turning over rocks, looking for about $851 million needed to
Deficit at PBGC doubles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government-chartered company that insures the pensions of one in seven
Deficit at PBGC doubles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government-chartered company that insures the pensions of one in seven
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV \ Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast on the Time Warner Cable community access
Multiplayer ‘Star Trek Online’ to beam gamers to the bridge
LOS ANGELES — The most iconic setting in “Star Trek” almost didn’t make it into the series’ online
Ford expects small-car market to grow
DETROIT (AP) — Small-car sales will continue to grow in the U.S. and likely will become the largest
Superior Beverage in Valley unaffected by new warehouse
AUSTINTOWN — Construction of a proposed warehouse in the Cleveland area would not affect local
Movie shoot forces students to walk home
Movie shoot forces students to walk home BELLAIRE, Ohio — Ohio parents who say their children
Man, 47, dies in Warren Twp. fire
More than 115 people have died in Ohio fires this year. LEAVITTSBURG — Chris Hyler, 47, died
City police arrest 2 in shooting of teen girl
YOUNGSTOWN— Police arrested two men Friday in the Monday evening shooting that sent a 15-year-old
Colaluca, Oles address the future of Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Children today need more classroom interaction than they did 20 years ago, Austintown
BRIDGE || Weekly Quiz
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World Health Organization urges measures to control flu at mass gatherings
GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of big sporting and cultural events should take steps to prevent the spread
Mangini defends practice schedule after Lewis’ rant
BEREA (AP) — As Jamal Lewis backtracked on his stinging comments directed at Cleveland coach Eric
Pacquiao and Cotto to meet tonight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Manny Pacquiao spent long, hard weeks getting ready for one of the biggest nights
LeBron will give up ‘23’ to honor MJ
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor Michael Jordan.
Elon’s hot shooting too much for YSU
ELON, N.C. — The Youngstown State women’s basketball team played strong through 25 minutes before
YSU opens with a thud
The Penguins fell way behind early and never recovered in an 83-57 loss at Xavier on Friday night.
Cincinnati, far from perfect, holds on to defeat Big East rival West Virginia
CINCINNATI (AP) — Far from perfect, No. 5 Cincinnati was good enough to stay unbeaten. Tony Pike
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Cops seek suspects in shooting of boy, 17
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for suspects in the shooting of a 17-year-old boy on West Boston
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