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Authorities seek convicted felon from Ashtabula County
ASHTABULA — Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, in cooperation with the Ashtabula County
Charges dismissed against two men in June 23 shooting in Campbell
YOUNGSTOWN — Charges have been dropped against two of three men charged with shooting a man multiple times and leaving him for dead in the summer
Riverbend Tavern in Youngstown closed down
YOUNGSTOWN — With three legal actions pending against the establishment and its owners, the Riverbend Tavern is closed.
Fire damages Jumpin Jack's on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire investigators say arson was the cause of South Side fire that destroyed a vacant convenience store.
Guitierrez gets holidays, plus in Columbus jail
COLUMBUS — Anthony Gutierrez will spend part of Christmas and New Year’s and about a dozen other
Man arrested in shooting of live-in girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old city man is facing multiple charges after police say he shot his live-in girlfriend in the stomach during an argument
Four Asian companies considering Mahoning Valley for office, plant locations
YOUNGSTOWN — Four Asian companies are considering the Mahoning Valley for office or plant locations.
Ex-Trumbull jailer guilty of dereliction of duty
WARREN — Michael Palumbo, a former Trumbull County jail corrections officer fired after being
Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell vows to lead charge for reforms
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says Pennsylvania doesn’t get enough credit for its accomplishments
Ohio Senate GOP wants to be part of governor's tax plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Senate Republicans want to move forward with a portion of Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposed tax cut delay
Dayton wants to raze bridge that draws the homeless
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Officials in one Ohio city want a railroad company to tear down an unused train trestle bridge where homeless people live in tents.
Pittsburgh schools to get $40M from Gates foundation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Public Schools board is expected to accept a $40 million grant from Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ foundation.
Joe Morgan, MLB Hall of Famer, to sell cars in Ohio
MONROE, Ohio (AP) — Former Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan hopes to sell cars in Ohio.
Gutierrez to be sentenced today in AG scandal
COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge is set to sentence the central figure in a sexual harassment scandal.
Operation Christmas Child shoe box donations continue through Monday
HOWLAND — Today through Monday, local collection sites for Operation Christmas Child are accepting shoe boxes
IRS taxpayer assistance office in Youngstown closed Thursday
The IRS taxpayer assistance office in Youngstown is closed Thursday.
Leaf collection continues in Leetonia
LEETONIA —The village is starting the final leaf collection with the vacuum machine. The last day to get leaves picked up with the machine will be Dec. 4.
Developers propose rules for new Ohio casinos
COLUMBUS (AP) — Developers of the casinos that voters approved for Ohio want a rule that would block communities
Bill would enlist Ohio schools in obesity fight
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio schools would become a key battleground in the fight against childhood obesity, under legislation introduced in both the state House and Senate.
Ohioans can feast on low turkey prices
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio grocers are taking a carving knife to turkey prices in hopes of luring Thanksgiving shoppers.
Free vegetarian cooking classes available
Free vegetarian cooking classes are available BOARDMAN — Anyone interested in vegetarian cooking
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS TODAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.,
Spreading around praise: Dynamic offense keys Irish
Junior QB Paul Kempe and senior RB Allen Jones lead an Ursuline team averaging 36 points per game.
Hubbard student’s refusal to recite pledge draws in ACLU
Hubbard school officials have ‘dealt with’ the matter, the superintendent said. HUBBARD — The
Penguins host Kent tonight
YSU BASKETBALL The men’s team is seeking its second straight victory when the Flashes invade
Hagan asks Forum Health trustees to divulge details on bids for system
YOUNGSTOWN — State Rep. Robert F. Hagan urged the Forum Health board of trustees to make public all
2 Boardman trustees refuse to sign off on state audit
A state spokesman said the two officials’ stance is ‘an unusual situation.’ BOARDMAN — Two
Women try for first victory tonight at home
The Penguins (0-2) will entertain Kent State in the season home opener at Beeghly Center By PETE
Campbell board weighs busing high-schoolers
By JEANNE STARMACK CAMPBELL — The school board is considering options for busing high school
NDSU’s had its share of troubles
The Bison are just 3-7 heading into Saturday’s season finale against YSU. By PETE MOLLICA
Ministerial Alliance now opposing lieutenant’s promotion
The lieutenant’s punishment seemed like a ‘slap on the hand,’ one minister said. WARREN —
Music, softball lure Massaro to Ky.
BOARDMAN — The chance to play Division I softball and major in performance jazz made Kentucky’s
Liberty police implement high-tech system
Police department implements high-tech system The fingerprints are checked against those in a
Baseball signs 7 recruits for 2010
YOUNGSTOWN — Three infielders, two outfielders and two pitchers have signed with Youngstown State.
Grass-roots group: Hold parents responsible for problem students
The committee was formed, in part, as a response to the commission’s concerns about how the
State verifies Mahoning Co. death as first attributed to flu this year
YOUNGSTOWN — A 50-year-old woman is the first laboratory- confirmed confirmed death in Mahoning
Remarkable recovery steps
Two months after suffering a life-threatening blow to his brain from a flying baseball at a Scrappers game, 4-year-old Luke Holko can now sit up, stand and take steps, with support, but cannot yet swallow or talk. The injury did not damage his ability to think, his doctor says.
There’s a difference between the two types of onions
Dear Heloise: Yellow or white onions? I have never been clear on which onions are best for which
Talk to teacher about how she treats kids
Dear Annie: I have two children who attend public school in California. We were relatively happy
Gutierrez appeals decision by BWC
COLUMBUS — Anthony Gutierrez, a department manager for former Attorney General Marc Dann, is
Police investigate South Side shooting that left woman injured
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a South Side shooting that sent one woman to the hospital and
Meeting to address rising crime in Warren
WARREN — The South West Neighborhood Association, along with clergy, residents and the Alliance for
IRS: 14,700 disclose offshore bank accounts
IRS: 14,700 disclose offshore bank accounts MIAMI — More than 14,700 U.S. taxpayers came forward
Man pleads guilty to assaulting wife
WARREN — Vincent Coburn Jr., 54, of Bazetta Road, Mecca Township, has pleaded guilty to two counts
Woman files lawsuit over vehicle accident
YOUNGSTOWN — The guardian of a passenger, who was reportedly permanently injured in a Mahoning
Pa. plans to conduct statewide flu clinics
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The state Department of Health will conduct statewide clinics from Friday through
Driver pleads innocent to assault charges
CORTLAND — The driver accused of running another driver off the state Route 5 Outerbelt on Friday
LA auto show will showcase Cruze, Volt
Chevrolet will showcase the fuel efficiency of the Lordstown-built Cruze and its electric car, the
City man pleads guilty in vehicular-homicide case
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man has pleaded guilty to charges related to a two-car accident that claimed the
Board: No clemency for Biros
Biros is scheduled for execution next month, but further delays are likely. COLUMBUS — The
Police investigate city robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating multiple armed robberies in the city, all of them taking place
Bengals get help at RB, sign Johnson
CINCINNATI (AP) — Larry Johnson might have his career up-and-running sooner than expected. The
Mangini regrets last play call
Josh Cribbs took a vicious hit, one that could have very well ended his season. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 4 p.m., board room, Jr./Sr. High School, 207 Milton
49ers’ coach hopes for fewer penalties
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Singletary talked to tight end Vernon Davis about his two false
Justin Boren has seen both sides of ‘The Game’
COLUMBUS (AP) — In these parts, people don’t change sides easily. You’re either born a Michigan fan
Weis hasn’t been told of his fate for 2010 season
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Charlie Weis is going about his job as Notre Dame coach as normal, saying he
Dakota Fanning goes bad in ‘Moon’
LOS ANGELES — Dakota Fanning, at 15, has more credits than most of the young stars of “The Twilight
Mix it up
Green beans are a tradition at many Thanksgiving tables, so many grocers price them competitively
Gulu Electrical seeks tax abatement from city
YOUNGSTOWN — An electrical contracting company is seeking a tax abatement from the city to build a
Dressed for dinner
This Thanksgiving, make sure your carrots are dressed for the occasion. This simple maple glaze
NY paparazzo testifies about chief in Parker-Broderick case
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A paparazzo testified Tuesday that an Ohio police chief told him he had
Property dispute disrupts Boardman Steel’s business
The business owner has had his water and sewer service cut off. BOARDMAN — A complicated
Mayer makes sure music rises above the tabloids
NEW YORK — If you’re engrossed in the tabloid Internet-gossip that has come to define the celebrity
Commissioners agree to increase number of inmates housed at jail
The state pays the county $50 a day to house prisoners. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County
Do math before you do cooking
Preparing Thanksgiving dinner is enough of a pressure cooker, never mind having to do on-the-fly
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
HOSTING THE HOLIDAY feast Planning ahead can help make your Thanksgiving dinner a meal to
Lose the marshmallows
These mashed sweet potatoes are delicious — and slightly sweet — without the benefit of
A night at the opera
Opinion: A night at the opera EDITOR: On Friday evening, Nov. 6, Opera Western Reserve presented their
On the road to serfdom
Opinion: On the road to serfdom EDITOR: It has been said that hell is a place where there is no reason.
Sweet as honey
A blend of buttermilk and honey make these easy-to-prep corn muffins exceptionally sweet and tender.
Steelers’ Polamalu is likely out for game vs. Kansas City
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers apparently won’t be without injured safety Troy Polamalu
Local port authority to vote on hiring
VIENNA — Members of the Western Reserve Port Authority will vote today on whether to hire as
3 retailers report solid third quarter
CHICAGO (AP) — Deal-craving shoppers helped a trio of prominent U.S. retailers report Tuesday that
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2009. There are 43 days left in the year. On this date
Leaders express desire to address climate change
BEIJING (AP) — President Barack Obama, with China’s leader at his side, lifted his sights Tuesday
Paterno focused only on Spartans
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Don’t talk BCS with Joe Paterno. Penn State’s Hall of Fame coach says
Spate of illnesses might be common cold
Spate of illnesses might be common cold Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — “I had swine flu.”
Poll: Tax wealthy to pay for health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans don’t want to shoulder the cost of President Barack Obama’s health- care
Vaccine manufacturing gives drug industry a shot in the arm
MARIETTA, Pa. (AP) — Malaria. Tuberculosis. Alzheimer’s disease. AIDS. Pandemic flu. Genital herpes.
China gambles, thinking it holds all the cards
Editorial: China gambles, thinking it holds all the cards Anyone who hoped that President Barack Obama’s
There is a solution to Karzai problem
Opinion: MAIDAN SHAHR, Afghanistan — Is there any way to get around Afghan President Hamid Karzai? This
5 sentenced to death in Iran unrest
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has sentenced five defendants to death in a mass trial of opposition
Obama is bowing to ‘world opinion’
Opinion: In the string of amazing decisions made during the first year of the Obama administration, nothing
Pentagon: Wide probe likely in wake of shootings at base
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried that the Army may have missed red flags about the shooting suspect in the
Spain pays $3.3M to pirates to free 36
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — As a Spanish warship looked on, a $3.3 million ransom was delivered by
Megabanks in U.S. are not too big to fail
Opinion: Wall Street is doing to America what private equity firms did to Simmons Bedding and many other
Kurds, Sunnis may derail Iraq vote
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Kurds threatened Tuesday to boycott national elections, days after the
Byrd’s record-setting tenure is saluted
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is a resolutely superlative place, so it was resolved that the august
Buffalo Bills fire Dick Jauron as head coach
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell will be the Buffalo Bills’ interim head
A different approach
A different approach Lima News: Recent figures showing unemployment nationally at 10.2 percent
Roasted garlic, fresh sage add depth
Take your mashed potatoes to another level with garlic roasted in simmering oil and fried fresh
Play at Poland High is moved due to game
POLAND — Friday night’s performance of “Up the Down Staircase” at Poland High School has been moved
Cavaliers struggle but beat Warriors
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers’ winning streak is still alive, but then again, so is their finishing
AUDIO: Police investigate leads in shooting deaths
The young homicide victim sang in the middle-school choir.
Court to decide if Polanski will be released on bail
Court to decide if Polanski will be released on bail BELLINZONA, Switzerland — Swiss officials say
POWER PROJECT
Energy Dept. building gets smart GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Homes and office buildings consume three-
Business Digest
NATION Motor Trend picks Ford Fusion as car of the year DETROIT — The Ford Fusion is Motor Trend
Best bets on TV tonight
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): “America’s Next Top Model” crowns its winner, but not
Williams downplays running-mate rumors
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams says neither the governor nor anyone on the governor’s
Sports Digest
area Beachum out for year UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Brandon Beachum of Youngstown, a sophomore
Better not cough: Santas lobby for H1N1 flu shots
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Forget cookies and milk. Santa wants the H1N1 vaccine. Many of the nation’s
Newspaper offices in NYC raided in probe
NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators in the city raided offices for some of the nation’s largest newspapers
3 firefighters injured in blaze
YOUNGSTOWN— A fire at a vacant house on South Hazelwood Avenue on the city’s West Side sent three
Obama creates task force to probe financial crimes
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced Tuesday a renewed crackdown on financial crimes,
Obama’s China trip emphasizes a shifting balance of power
BEIJING (AP) — President Barack Obama’s first visit to China underscored a shifting balance of
Metro digest
Closing statements WARREN — Closing statements will be delivered at 9 a.m. today in Trumbull
Greinke wins AL Cy Young Award
NEW YORK (AP) — When the phone rang, Zack Greinke let it go — he didn’t recognize the number. Only
Army suicides to top 2008 numbers, but officials see progress being made
WASHINGTON (AP) — Soldier suicides this year are almost sure to top last year’s grim totals, but a
No need to get fancy
Deep-frying. Wood-smoking. Sous vide. The mind-numbing number of suggestions for mining flavor
Police calls in Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Nov. 13 Criminal damaging: A vehicle’s rear
Senate weighs program for long-term care, Dems say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate health-care legislation expected this week is likely to include a new long-
Government should not meddle in home buying
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The American dream means different things to different people. For some, it looks like
Dems stop Senate filibuster over court nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Tuesday crushed a Senate filibuster against a controversial appeals-
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas E. Kennedy, 30, of 6603 Applewood Blvd., Boardman,
Owner defends his efforts at Go Go Cabaret
COLUMBUS — The owner of the Go Go Cabaret in Austintown Township told state liquor officials Tuesday