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Forum Health nurses have rally to support keeping Forum Health intact
YOUNGSTOWN — Choice, access to quality health care and preservation of jobs is the message of Northside Medical Center nurses.
Youngstown sells fire station for $1M to company
YOUNGSTOWN — The city sold a fire station on Madison Avenue today for $1 million to a company planning to build student housing.
Youngstown robberies involve vehicles taken, one at gunpoint
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for multiple men in two separate robberies where vehicles were taken, one at gunpoint.
Marshall Street bridge downtown to close Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the installation of a new storm sewer system, the Marshall Street Bridge
Mahoning commissioners discuss reasons for sales tax failure
YOUNGSTOWN — The economic recession is a major factor in the failure of the Mahoning County’s half-percent sales tax this month.
Health-care letter to Delphi retires confuses some
WARREN — Some Delphi Packard Electric retirees are confused by a letter General Motors sent them about health care, a union official said.
Traficant to speak Sunday at Cleveland rally protesting Federal Reserve Bank
Traficant speaks Sunday at rally in Cleveland
3 charged with redirecting Comcast site traffic
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have charged three men with diverting traffic
Ohio swine-flu deaths are now at 30
COLUMBUS (AP) — Health officials say the flu — including swine flu — peaked in Ohio in mid-October and has continued to decline.
Drums found in Salem are no threat, official says
SALEM — Two black barrels that apparently fell off a pickup truck did not pose an environmental problem.
Youngstown Historical Society has kids' program on Nov. 27; register now
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Society presents History Kids.
Ohio community getting $4.4M for job help
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — The federal government has come through with an additional $4.4 million to help workers in southwest Ohio.
Man accused of putting children in the trash is indicted
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of putting an infant and a toddler in a trash bin has been indicted on two counts of attempted murder.
Former Pittsburgh news anchor arrested in Calif.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former Pittsburgh news anchor has been arrested in California for failing to serve drunken-driving sentences in two western Pennsylvania cases.
Economist: Economic recovery is under way, local business leaders told
CANFIELD — An economic recovery is under way and will continue building steam next year, an economist told a group of local business leaders this morning.
Mahoning commissioners appoint interim sanitary engineer
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners today appointed J. Robert Lyden, field engineer in the county sanitary engineer’s office since 2006, as the interim sanitary engineer, effective Nov. 30
Ohio airports report no big problems from FAA glitch
CINCINNATI (AP) — Airports serving Ohio travelers report no major problems from a glitch in an FAA system that collects airlines’ flight plans.
OSU tradition: Jump into Mirror Lake before Michigan game
COLUMBUS — OSU researchers warn students about the jump into Mirror Lake.
Ohio Supreme Court says cell-phone smash is unlawful
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated a felony conviction of a man who smashed a cell phone to keep his nephew from calling 911 while they fought.
University of Cincy grad targets vending machines
CINCINNATI (AP) — A University of Cincinnati philosophy grad’s reasoning on vending machines has brought him into conflict with the law.
ELIZABETH DOOLEY | CHALMER PERKINS
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LAUREN SALATA | GREGORY SAMIOS
LAUREN SALATA | GREGORY SAMIOS LAUREN SALATA GREGORY SAMIOS GENEVA — Lauren B. Salata, a
Parents announce Colburn-McKenney June wedding date
Parents announce Colburn-McKenney June wedding The engagement of Tricia Colburn, daughter of
Miss Magharing. Dr. Gabriel to wed in May ceremony
Miss Magharing. Dr. Gabriel to wed in May ceremony LAS VEGAS — Catherine Magharing, 5152 Moose
Dog park fundraiser set
Dog park fundraiser set WARREN — A fundraiser for Mosquito Lake Dog Park will take place at 1 p.m.
YSU trustee quits board after 3 weeks
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Elizabeth Bernard’s time on the Youngstown State University’s board of trustees didn’t last long.
Cuyahoga Heights’ option offense to challenge Irish
Redskins’ quarterback Zach D’Orazio is the triggerman. He’s got a full ride to Akron waiting for the 2010 season.
H1N1 flu kills kindergarten teacher
COLUMBIANA — A teacher in the Columbiana School District has died from complications of H1N1.
Basketball at Beeghly Center || YSU’s mistakes costly
Turnovers helped send the Penguins to a 70-61 loss.
Student gives reasons for not standing during pledge
The teenager said she is an atheist and does not support the Pledge of Allegiance. HUBBARD —
Cold-shooting YSU loses to Kent, 70-55
The Penguins shot just 21 percent from the field in the first half and couldn’t recover. By PETE
Youngstown board to fire AWOL teacher
Efforts to reach the teacher have been unsuccessful, school officials said Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN
Ex-players agree: OSU has the edge
Coach Jim Tressel is 7-1 against the Wolverines and has won four straight in college football’s
Heacock: Finale like any other
He won’t approach Saturday’s game at North Dakota State any differently. By PETE MOLLICA
5 charged in Canfield break-ins, burglary
Canfield police recovered an M-4 machine gun from the home of a burglary suspect. CANFIELD —
Youngstown council refuses to OK deconstruction plan
YOUNGSTOWN — Not pleased with decisions by the city’s administration to develop a citywide plan to
Forum board: Bids were received
The trustees did not reveal who bid or how many bids the health system got. YOUNGSTOWN — Forum
St. Andrewes seeks to be community ‘blessing’
A free lunch is available most Wednesdays at the historic Youngstown church. YOUNGSTOWN —
Pilot for a day
Alan Hinton, 11, of Youngstown, stands with his mentor Capt. Brian Hodor, who is a pilot of the C-130 aircraft in the Air Force Reserve. Alan was sworn-in Wednesday as an honorary Air Force Reserve second lieutenant in the “Pilot for a Day” program at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Gutierrez sentenced to 45 days in jail
He will continue to give information to investigators and possibly testify. COLUMBUS — Anthony
Charges dropped against 2 of 3 in shooting case
A key witness in the case changed his statement. YOUNGSTOWN — Charges have been dropped
Best bets on TV tonight
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): On “Bones,” Booth has his style severely cramped when his grandfather (Ralph
Dana concert puts ‘Hands on Pianos’
Dana concert puts ‘Hands on Pianos’ YOUNGSTOWN — A Dana School of Music concert titled “Hands on
Authorities close tavern
YOUNGSTOWN — With three legal actions pending against the establishment and its owners, the
Police calls in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov. 14 Menacing:
Wife’s friendliness makes him uneasy
Dear Annie: My wife of 27 years hugs and kisses everyone she meets, no matter how often she sees
Epsom salts have more uses than just as a foot soak
Dear Readers: Did you know that Epsom salts aren’t just for bath time or as a great foot soak? Here
Music students to perform in recital at Butler North
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present their students in a
Christmas past at the Arms Family Museum
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will showcase the Arms Family Museum this
Cookies, cocoa and holiday music
Cookies, cocoa and holiday music The Dana School of Music, in Youngstown, will present Carols &
Philharmonic to open new season
WARREN — Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will present its first concert of the season, “Stories and
Late area artist’s work to be featured at gallery
Reception planned for Saturday WARREN — An exhibition of oil paintings by Kay Wilson (1937-2007)
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Real estate Theresa A. Magni to Diane L. Tabus, Linger Place, Youngstown,
Bearcats rout Toledo, 92-68
Basketball Roundups ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI — Rashad Bishop scored a career-high 20 points
Cavaliers, James can’t overcome Wizards, 108-91
WASHINGTON — It is rare for anyone to straight up outplay LeBron James and it is simply unheard of
Top 25 Wednesday’s women’s games
No. 4 North Carolina 88, Coastal Carolina 49 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Cetera DeGraffenreid scored 20
3 Mahoning races to have recounts
YOUNGSTOWN — Don’t think your vote counts? Tell that to John A. Wilaj and Lori Carlson. Wilaj,
NHL Roundup Wednesday’s games
Panthers 6, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Michael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav
Youngstown man jailed in girlfriend’s shooting
The man is due back in court Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old city man is facing multiple
Black coaches group calls for hiring progress
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Black Coaches and Administrators group is looking for creative ways to get
Butler cruises past NW
EVANSTON, Ill. — Shelvin Mack had 15 points, Gordon Hayward added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and No.
YSU trustee resigns from board after serving for less than 3 weeks
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Elizabeth Bernard’s time on the Youngstown State University’s board of trustees
MAC roundup \ Wednesday’s games
Central Michigan 35, Ball State 3 MUNCIE, Ind. — Dan LeFevour threw four touchdown passes, ran for
NBA Roundup Wednesday’s other games
76ers 86, Bobcats 84 PHILADELPHIA — Lou Williams’ layup with 3.1 seconds remaining lifted the
Former Trumbull jail officer guilty of 2 misdemeanors
WARREN — Michael Palumbo, a former Trumbull County jail corrections officer fired after being
Authorities seeking Conneaut, Ohio, man
ASHTABULA — Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, in cooperation with the Ashtabula County
PAC will ‘challenge’ Middle Atlantic in football in 2010-11
WEXFORD, Pa. — The Presidents’ Athletic Conference announced on Wednesday a series of games between
Weathersfield trustees approve Route 422 zoning change
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees approved an amended resolution for a zone change for
Area college roundup Wednesday’s games
MEN Mount Union 73, Westminster 53 ALLIANCE — The Purple Raiders (1-0) went scoreless the first
AP survey: Players hide, downplay concussions
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain “shaking like a bell” when he
‘Can Michigan’ food drive set by OSU alumni
YOUNGSTOWN — For the second consecutive year, in preparation of the annual Ohio State vs. Michigan
Council shelves plan for fee to end water runoff
COLUMBIANA — Council has tabled the planned collection of a fee that would help pay for preliminary
Port authority hires DeLeon as executive director
Her job will be to attract employers who will bring jobs to the area. VIENNA — Rose Ann DeLeon
Scioscia, Tracy win Manager of the Year awards
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in
Holmes: Steelers need to finish drives
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense.
YSU ensemble, concert band in Powers show
YOUNGSTOWN — “Musical Portraits,” Youngstown State University’s annual Band-O-Rama concert, will be
Dawn Canon taps into its various influences
Sort of like Pink Floyd-meets-The Smashing Pumpkins … but not really. That’s the sentiment of Dawn
NFL fines Quinn for chop block on Suggs
BEREA (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on
‘Uncharted 2’ leads nominees for game awards
NEW YORK (AP) — “Uncharted 2: Among Thieves” has seized a leading eight nominations for this year’s
Gradual Build
Weak home construction a drag on economic recovery WASHINGTON (AP) — The budding economic recovery
Obama welcomed in S. Korea as trip nears end
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Treated to friendly roadside crowds and an elaborate welcome, President
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Fuddy Meers.” New Castle Playhouse Annex Theatre, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.
Corruption looms over inauguration
KABUL (AP) — Under intense pressure to fix his corrupt government, Afghan President Hamid Karzai
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
RATES \ Certificates of deposit
RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
LPGA TOUR LPGA Tour Championship Richmond, Texas Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: The Houstonian
Valley piques interest of Asian companies
More foreign trips will be arranged with the help of a federal grant. YOUNGSTOWN — Four Asian
Business Digest
REGION CASTLO open house includes bus tour of industrial park STRUTHERS – CASTLO Industrial Park
Metro digest
Probe: Fire was arson YOUNGSTOWN — Fire investigators say arson was the cause of a South Side fire
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2009. There are 42 days left in the year. On this date
HHS secretary: Policy unchanged on mammograms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal policy on who should get breast-cancer screening has not changed, Health
Surplus food
Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 11 a.m.
Thousands cheer Palin in Michigan for book tour
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — College students ditched class, employees skipped work, and some huddled
Government-run health plan splits public in AP poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tell Americans that letting the government sell insurance in competition with
Obama, Holder predict conviction in civilian trial of Sept. 11 suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) — From opposite ends of the globe, President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric
Where are the jobs?
Dallas Morning News: Unemployment is now at 10.2 percent, and if you count the people who have
Ex-crew: Company denied request to protect targeted ship
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The company that owns the Maersk Alabama, a freighter targeted by pirates twice
What do Muslims say about terrorist attacks?
Opinion: NEW YORK — What do one billion Muslims really think? Despite widespread media coverage of global
GOP official off base with GM remarks
Opinion: DETROIT — As if we needed more proof that America’s politics are poisoned beyond belief, now we have
Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California regulators adopted the nation’s first energy-efficiency
Why do we hate? Academics seek answer in new field
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Why did the Nazis hate the Jews? Why did the Tutsi hate the Hutu? Hate is
Don’t believe the Web: Onions will not stop flu
Q. There is a message circulating on the Web about putting an unpeeled onion in a room to attract
Senate Dem leader unveils his proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Setting up a historic year-end debate, Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid
Poverty and disability are greatly correlated
Opinion: Hard economic times are even harder when you have a disability. But poverty and disability don’t
Coercion at heart of health reform
Opinion: PHOENIX — In 2006, long before there was an Obama administration determined to impose a command-and-
Contract talks in Austintown must face up to fiscal reality
Editorial: The president of the largest bargaining unit in Austintown Township government says the one thing he
Study: CT scans rule out heart attacks faster
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A CT scan — a kind of super X-ray — provides a faster, cheaper way to diagnose
YSU’s mistakes costly
BASKETBALL AT BEEGHLY CENTER Turnovers helped send the Penguins to a 70-61 loss By PETE MOLLICA
FLU SHOTS | Clinics
Information on where you can get flu shots. Trumbull County Provider: Niles City Health
Nation & World Digest
Gates chooses official to lead Fort Hood review WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates has
Depp is ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
Depp is ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ NEW YORK — Get lost, Hugh Jackman. This year’s “Sexiest Man Alive” is
State names Canfield educator master teacher
A good teacher never stops learning, the recipient said after getting the award. CANFIELD —
NFL Roundup Wednesday’s news and notes
Browns: The losses are piling up for the Cleveland Browns. They’ve placed punter Dave Zastudil and
HBO film details Mumbai attack
What sets “Terror in Mumbai” apart from just about every documentary made about a terrorist attack
America’s racial rifts are deep, persistent
Opinion: When Barack Obama was elected president, 70 percent of Americans were convinced that race relations
WHERE TO GO for entertainment around the Valley
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
HOLIDAY EVENTS
Mark your calendars! The holiday season is here, and it brings a multitude of concerts, stage plays,
NY’s Click Clack Boom: Marching to its own beat
What a difference a clack makes. On the surface, new group Click Clack Boom, which returns to
Getting It Right
U On A3 of Saturday’s newspaper, the wrong book cover was used to illustrate Sarah Palin’s new book
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Savannah Hudson and Michael Bland, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
HOT TICKETS
James Umble, a professor of saxophone at Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music, will
Search for evidence resumes at house where bodies were found
CLEVELAND (AP) — Investigators used shovels, a sledgehammer and a concrete-busting drill Wednesday