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Stories published November 17, 2009

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Commission: Hold parents responsible for problem students

YOUNGSTOWN — If city schoolchildren who are repeat disciplinary offenders are a problem for the school district, perhaps their parents should start a charter school to get them out of the city system.


Gutierrez appeals BWC ruling concerning his business

COLUMBUS — Anthony Gutierrez, a department manager for former Attorney General Marc Dann, is appealing a decision by the state Bureau of Workers Compensation.


Mecca Township man gets six years in prison for felonious assault

WARREN — Vincent Coburn Jr., 54, of Bazetta Road, Mecca Township, has pleaded guilty to two counts of felonious assault.


Youngstown police investigating armed robberies

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating multiple armed robberies in the city, all of them taking place in a span of only a few hours.


Mahoning Co. records first confirmed flu-related death

YOUNGSTOWN — A 50-year-old woman is the first laboratory-confirmed confirmed death in Mahoning County this year attributed to influenza and pneumonia by the Ohio Department of Health.


Neff Drive in Canfield closed Wednesday for road work

CANFIELD — Neff Drive in the city will be closed to through traffic starting at 7 a.m. Wednesday. The road will remain closed to traffic until Thursday afternoon


City officials to consider tax abatement for Youngstown business

YOUNGSTOWN — An electrical contracting company is seeking a tax abatement from the city to build a 3,700-square-foot warehouse building.


Youngstown may pleads guilty for his role in fatal accident

YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a two-car accident that claimed the life of a Howland man earlier this year.


Mahoning County Developmental Disability board sued for 2007 accident

YOUNGSTOWN — The guardian of a passenger, who was reportedly permanently injured in a Mahoning County Board


Mayor Jay: Not running for Ohio lieutenant governor next year

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams says today neither the governor nor anyone on his behalf has approached him to run next year for lieutenant governor.


Investigator: Employee ran personal business on Ohio time

COLUMBUS (AP) — The state watchdog has found that one state Department of Transportation employee ran his private business


Youngstown police looking for man in South Side shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a South Side shooting that sent one woman to the hospital and has police looking for her live-in male companion


Ohio University frat charged with hazing

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Police say several Ohio University students were hurt, with at least one seriously injured, during an initiation at a fraternity house.


Parole board says no clemency for killer Biros

COLUMBUS — The state parole board has again recommended against clemency for convicted murderer


Lordstown built Cruze gets its first public showing next month

Chevrolet will showcase the Lordstown-built Cruze and its electric car, the Volt, at the Los Angeles


Youngstown Academy of Excellence board meeting is Wednesday

YOUNGSTOWN — The open session meeting of the Youngstown Academy of Excellence School Board will be today at 3:30 p.m. at 1408 Rigby St.


Driver accused in road rage episode pleads innocent

CORTLAND — The driver of a car accused of running another driver off of the state Route 5 Outerbelt


Liberty police identify two female homicide victims.

LIBERTY — Police have identified the two female shooting victims from a homicide that happened


KAREN DELGRECO | LAWRENCE SHOEMAKER

KAREN DELGRECO LAWRENCE SHOEMAKER AUSTINTOWN — Karen L. DelGreco, daughter of Samuel and Dorothy

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MELISSA BUKOVINSKY | WILLIAM MINER

MELISSA BUKOVINSKY | WILLIAM MINER MELISSA BUKOVINSKY WILLIAM MINER MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Married

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JESSICA SCHWINN | BRIAN GARTLAND

JESSICA SCHWINN | BRIAN GARTLAND JESSICA SCHWINN BRIAN GARTLAND COLUMBUS — Jessica Schwinn and

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MEGHAN MARENKOVIC | DOMINICK BLASI III

MEGHAN MARENKOVIC | DOMINICK BLASI III MEGHAN MARENKOVIC DOMINICK BLASI III BOARDMAN — St. James

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REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet

REUNIONS • Brookfield High School Class of 1960 will be celebrating its 50th class reunion next


Chow Chow events to benefit hospital


Spreading holiday cheer


ACH to sponsor candlelight event


Club seeks members

Club seeks members CORTLAND — The Trumbull Good Times Ski and Snowboard Club is seeking new


Steelers must play catchup

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Ochocinco, always the self-promoter, planned to send mustard to the Steelers’


New chief wants patrons to feel safe

The police department often acts as a public- relations staff. YOUNGSTOWN — Jim Willock

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Pritchard sent to driver intervention

The attorney’s law license was suspended by the Ohio Supreme Court last Tuesday. AUSTINTOWN —


Double homicide unsettles Liberty

Police have not released the victims’ names. LIBERTY — Counselors will be available at Liberty

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Man faces charges in beating of toddler

Police said the girl’s beating resulted in damage to her brain and other organs. AUSTINTOWN —


Trying terrorists in U.S. is a dangerous mistake

Opinion: The Obama administration has chosen the wrong New York venue to try five co-conspirators in the


Patriots coach defends decision

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as


Consumer spending still under pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in


‘Mosch’ prepares for 29th season

The Boardman High girls basketball coach isn’t shy about sharing his feelings. BOARDMAN — As


Births 11-17-2009

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Paul and Tanisha Cooper, Cincinnati, boy, Nov. 15.


OTC medicine challenges reader with opening it

Dear Heloise: I take over-the-counter sinus medicine that comes in a package that you have to peel


From B&B to R&R

After nearly 25 years running the Inn at the Green bed and breakfast in Poland, Steve and Ginny Meloy have decided there’s room at the inn for a new owner.

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Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harry L. McCartney Jr., 45, of 13464 Main St., Beloit, and


We’re changing our old habits of borrowing

Opinion: WASHINGTON — While stocks climb and retailers dream of a green Christmas, the U.S. economy that is


Best bets on TV tonight

“Melrose Place” (9 p.m., The CW): Heather’s back! The “Melrose Place” reboot gets a much-needed shot


World watches as Hu, Obama open talks

BEIJING (AP) — Seeking help with an array of global troubles, President Barack Obama said today that


Attention to partner by young neighbor doesn’t sit well

Dear Annie: How can a 62-year-old woman be so confused at this stage of life? My domestic partner


Judges’ 2010 budget requests come with claims they can’t cut any more

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s probate judge is asking for less money from the county’s general fund


Surplus food

Surplus food St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Steven Figueroa The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking


Canfield and Austintown police calls

A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Nov. 6


W. Pa. bridge brought down with explosives

POINT MARION, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation has used 12 pounds of


Motorcyclist listed as ‘critical’ at St. E’s

POLAND — A Lowellville man was in critical condition Monday at St. Elizabeth Health Center,


What a day: Struthers girl meets her idol

A community pulled together to grant a child’s wish. STRUTHERS — Suzie Mazzocco had quite a

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Stocks jump as retail sales rebound in Oct.

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors kept the stock market’s upward momentum going Monday, sending shares


Neither vulnerable. West deals.

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Atlantis blasts off with space-station supplies

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With 100 Internet-savvy NASA fans cheering on the shuttle and churning


To slash expenses further, city offers 2nd buyout deal to ranking officers

YOUNGSTOWN — The cash-strapped city is offering another early-retirement/resignation deal to its


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2009. There are 44 days left in the year. On this date


Study: Uninsured more likely to die of injuries

Study: Uninsured more likely to die of injuries CHICAGO — Uninsured patients with traumatic


Millions must repay portion of tax credit

WASHINGTON — More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the


OSU eager to extend late winning streak

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State had to beat Penn State to stay in the Big Ten race. The next week the


Metro Digest

Boardman reports home invasion, assault BOARDMAN — A 36-year-old Vineland Place man told police


Searchers in N. Carolina find body of missing 5-year-old girl

SANFORD, N.C. (AP) — A missing 5-year-old whose mother was accused of offering her for sex was found


Security threats inside and out for Sept. 11 trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Hot sauce and a comb were all an al-Qaida suspect in New York needed to nearly kill


YSU seniors dominate player of week honors

Quarterback Brandon Summers was named the MVFC’s top offensive player. YOUNGSTOWN — Last

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12 Afghans killed while meeting with French

TAGAB VALLEY, Afghanistan (AP) — Rockets slammed into a market northeast of Kabul on Monday, killing


New advice: Mammograms should begin at 50, not 40

NEW YORK (AP) — Most women should wait until age 50 to get mammograms and then have one every two


Surrogate likely to testify

Surrogate likely to testify ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A prosecutor says the woman who carried twins


Getting It Right

Discount tickets for Ballet Western Reserve’s performance of “The Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturday at


PTO at Poland to repay $3,700

POLAND — The school district treasurer will review the Poland Middle School Parent-Teacher


Controversy continues for Newton Falls mayor

The mayor had resigned but then changed his mind. WARREN — Pat Layshock was due to return to


Guerin, Staal propel Penguins past Ducks

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bill Guerin still has some goals left in him at age 39. What’s surprising is he


YSU OPPONENTS How They Fared

Pittsburgh (9-1) defeated Notre Dame 27-22; (next at West Virginia, Nov. 27). Austin Peay (4-6)


Keselowski faces rough road

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brad Keselowski’s crew chief was headed to the pre-race driver meeting when


Salem schools likely to escape fiscal watch

Boosters will pay for a new concession booth at the baseball field. SALEM — The Salem school


Wheelman testifies in murder trial

The victim died from multiple gunshot wounds, including one that pierced his heart, lung and liver.


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Flyers snap Devils’ streak

PHILADELPHIA — A lot had changed since the Flyers crushed the New Jersey Devils by three goals in


COLLEGE FOOTBALL \ News & notes

Penn State: Backup tailback Brandon Beachum will miss the rest of the year because of a right knee


‘Gone with the Wind’ actress recalls making of a film legend

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Seventy years later, actress Ann Rutherford still gives a damn about “Gone


Mooney eyes Poland, not history

The Cardinals will meet the Bulldogs Friday in the first meeting between the teams. YOUNGSTOWN

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NBA ROUNDUP

NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s games Mavericks 115, Bucks 113, OT MILWAUKEE — Dirk Nowitzki hit a


Michigan didn’t keep practice logs

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — College football’s winningest program just took another hit off the field.


Fire levels restaurant in New Castle, Pa.

A family in a house behind the restaurant had to evacuate. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A fire destroyed


Bengals control division destiny

CINCINNATI (AP) — Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals’ lockers on


Solar-panel maker plans Phoenix-area plant

PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Jan Brewer on Monday announced plans for a Chinese-owned solar panel maker to


Troy Polamalu’s status for Chiefs game uncertain

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet updated the condition of star safety Troy


selected stocks

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Warren court issues warrant for arrest of man behind Amber Alert

WARREN — Warren Municipal Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of a 22-year-old man who took


TURNING IT AROUND

General Motors reports $1.2B loss, says it’s showing progress DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co.


Coghlan, Bailey named top rookies

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance


NEVERMORE TO SCORE

Ravens shut out struggling Browns Cleveland and Baltimore were scoreless at halftime before


More local news in brief

Shots for Salem youths SALEM — H1N1 flu shots for students in kindergarten through grade 6 will be


Group: Invest in electric vehicles

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of businessmen launched a new coalition Monday to urge the federal


Mahoning Co. home sales rise

Home sales were a mixed bag in the Mahoning Valley last month. Sales were up significantly in


Youngstown police probing 2 armed robberies

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for leads to arrest people who committed two robberies over the


Man shot when drug deal sours, police say

The man will be arraigned after he is released from the hospital. YOUNGSTOWN — A 33-year-old


NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games

Blue Jackets 3, Oilers 2, SO COLUMBUS — Jakub Voracek scored the winner in the fourth round of the


Sports Digest

area Sustr is selected CHICAGO — Andrej Sustr of the Youngstown Phantoms was selected as the CCM


Campbell coach pleads innocent

NEWTON FALLS — A volunteer football coach from Campbell has pleaded innocent to hitting a 14-year-


Cavs’ Shaquille O’Neal doubtful for next game

INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal’s mysterious shoulder injury is expected to keep him out of


Bobcats acquire Jackson; Warriors get Radmanovic

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen


NFLPA looks into Eric Mangini complaints

Cleveland Browns players’ complaints have prompted an inquiry over health and safety. WASHINGTON


2 men arrested in Warren Township on drug charges

WARREN — Law-enforcement officers took possession of a pound of suspected cocaine, a handgun and


Business Digest

REGION First Niles Financial declares dividend NILES — First Niles Financial declared a dividend


2 Youngstown brothers facing 9 counts of felonious assault

Both men are due back in court next week. YOUNGSTOWN — Two brothers are in the Mahoning County


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