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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
JESSICA SCHWINN | BRIAN GARTLAND
JESSICA SCHWINN | BRIAN GARTLAND JESSICA SCHWINN BRIAN GARTLAND COLUMBUS — Jessica Schwinn and
MELISSA BUKOVINSKY | WILLIAM MINER
MELISSA BUKOVINSKY | WILLIAM MINER MELISSA BUKOVINSKY WILLIAM MINER MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Married
MEGHAN MARENKOVIC | DOMINICK BLASI III
MEGHAN MARENKOVIC | DOMINICK BLASI III MEGHAN MARENKOVIC DOMINICK BLASI III BOARDMAN — St. James
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • Brookfield High School Class of 1960 will be celebrating its 50th class reunion next
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’
Pritchard sent to driver intervention
The attorney’s law license was suspended by the Ohio Supreme Court last Tuesday. AUSTINTOWN —
New chief wants patrons to feel safe
The police department often acts as a public- relations staff. YOUNGSTOWN — Jim Willock
Man faces charges in beating of toddler
Police said the girl’s beating resulted in damage to her brain and other organs. AUSTINTOWN —
Double homicide unsettles Liberty
Police have not released the victims’ names. LIBERTY — Counselors will be available at Liberty
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
Business Digest
REGION First Niles Financial declares dividend NILES — First Niles Financial declared a dividend
2 men arrested in Warren Township on drug charges
WARREN — Law-enforcement officers took possession of a pound of suspected cocaine, a handgun and
NFLPA looks into Eric Mangini complaints
Cleveland Browns players’ complaints have prompted an inquiry over health and safety. WASHINGTON
Bobcats acquire Jackson; Warriors get Radmanovic
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen
Cavs’ Shaquille O’Neal doubtful for next game
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal’s mysterious shoulder injury is expected to keep him out of
Campbell coach pleads innocent
NEWTON FALLS — A volunteer football coach from Campbell has pleaded innocent to hitting a 14-year-
Sports Digest
area Sustr is selected CHICAGO — Andrej Sustr of the Youngstown Phantoms was selected as the CCM
NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
Blue Jackets 3, Oilers 2, SO COLUMBUS — Jakub Voracek scored the winner in the fourth round of the
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
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
Youngstown police probing 2 armed robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for leads to arrest people who committed two robberies over the
Mahoning Co. home sales rise
Home sales were a mixed bag in the Mahoning Valley last month. Sales were up significantly in
Group: Invest in electric vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of businessmen launched a new coalition Monday to urge the federal
More local news in brief
Shots for Salem youths SALEM — H1N1 flu shots for students in kindergarten through grade 6 will be
NEVERMORE TO SCORE
Ravens shut out struggling Browns Cleveland and Baltimore were scoreless at halftime before
Coghlan, Bailey named top rookies
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Coghlan and Andrew Bailey both agreed to change, then quickly got their chance
TURNING IT AROUND
General Motors reports $1.2B loss, says it’s showing progress DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co.
Troy Polamalu’s status for Chiefs game uncertain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have not yet updated the condition of star safety Troy
Solar-panel maker plans Phoenix-area plant
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Jan Brewer on Monday announced plans for a Chinese-owned solar panel maker to
Bengals control division destiny
CINCINNATI (AP) — Black, long-sleeve shirts were hanging in the Cincinnati Bengals’ lockers on
Fire levels restaurant in New Castle, Pa.
A family in a house behind the restaurant had to evacuate. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A fire destroyed
Michigan didn’t keep practice logs
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — College football’s winningest program just took another hit off the field.
Mooney eyes Poland, not history
The Cardinals will meet the Bulldogs Friday in the first meeting between the teams. YOUNGSTOWN
‘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
COLLEGE FOOTBALL \ News & notes
Penn State: Backup tailback Brandon Beachum will miss the rest of the year because of a right knee
Flyers snap Devils’ streak
PHILADELPHIA — A lot had changed since the Flyers crushed the New Jersey Devils by three goals in
Both vulnerable. East deals.
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Wheelman testifies in murder trial
The victim died from multiple gunshot wounds, including one that pierced his heart, lung and liver.
Salem schools likely to escape fiscal watch
Boosters will pay for a new concession booth at the baseball field. SALEM — The Salem school
Keselowski faces rough road
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brad Keselowski’s crew chief was headed to the pre-race driver meeting when
YSU OPPONENTS How They Fared
Pittsburgh (9-1) defeated Notre Dame 27-22; (next at West Virginia, Nov. 27). Austin Peay (4-6)
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
W. Pa. bridge brought down with explosives
POINT MARION, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation has used 12 pounds of
Controversy continues for Newton Falls mayor
The mayor had resigned but then changed his mind. WARREN — Pat Layshock was due to return to
PTO at Poland to repay $3,700
POLAND — The school district treasurer will review the Poland Middle School Parent-Teacher
Getting It Right
Discount tickets for Ballet Western Reserve’s performance of “The Nutcracker” at 1 p.m. Saturday at
Surrogate likely to testify
Surrogate likely to testify ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — A prosecutor says the woman who carried twins
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
12 Afghans killed while meeting with French
TAGAB VALLEY, Afghanistan (AP) — Rockets slammed into a market northeast of Kabul on Monday, killing
YSU seniors dominate player of week honors
Quarterback Brandon Summers was named the MVFC’s top offensive player. YOUNGSTOWN — Last
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
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
Metro Digest
Boardman reports home invasion, assault BOARDMAN — A 36-year-old Vineland Place man told police
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
Millions must repay portion of tax credit
WASHINGTON — More than 15 million taxpayers may owe the government $250 or more because of how the
Study: Uninsured more likely to die of injuries
Study: Uninsured more likely to die of injuries CHICAGO — Uninsured patients with traumatic
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2009. There are 44 days left in the year. On this date
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
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
Atlantis blasts off with space-station supplies
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With 100 Internet-savvy NASA fans cheering on the shuttle and churning
Neither vulnerable. West deals.
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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
What a day: Struthers girl meets her idol
A community pulled together to grant a child’s wish. STRUTHERS — Suzie Mazzocco had quite a
Motorcyclist listed as ‘critical’ at St. E’s
POLAND — A Lowellville man was in critical condition Monday at St. Elizabeth Health Center,
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
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes A.M.E. Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
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
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
Best bets on TV tonight
“Melrose Place” (9 p.m., The CW): Heather’s back! The “Melrose Place” reboot gets a much-needed shot
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
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harry L. McCartney Jr., 45, of 13464 Main St., Beloit, and
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.
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
Births 11-17-2009
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Paul and Tanisha Cooper, Cincinnati, boy, Nov. 15.
‘Mosch’ prepares for 29th season
The Boardman High girls basketball coach isn’t shy about sharing his feelings. BOARDMAN — As
Consumer spending still under pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales rose more than expected in October due largely to a big rebound in
Patriots coach defends decision
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick defended his decision to go for it on fourth down as
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
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