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Stories published November 27, 2009
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Mooney defeats Steubenville 45-7
CANTON — Cardinal Mooney defeated Steubenville, 45-7, in a Division III state semifinal at Fawcett
Ursuline wins 48-6 to advance to state title game
CANTON — Ursuline defeated West Lafayette Ridgewood 48-6 on Friday night to advance to next
Authorities: Tiger Woods seriously hurt in crash
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say Tiger Woods has been seriously injured in a car wreck in
Niles fire department trims numbers allowed inside toy store
NILES — Business was brisk at the Toys R Us store in the Great East Plaza early this morning, enough
Repeal Day celebration to feature beer taste
Repeal Day celebration to feature beer taste SHARON, Pa. — The Brotherhood of Appreciating Repeal
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will
Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year
Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year
Early-bird shoppers out in force this morning
Black Friday shoppers were out in full force this morning, lining up at Target in Boardman, above, among other places.
Car kills black bear in NW Pa., occupants unhurt
ATLANTIC, Pa. (AP) — State police say three people have escaped injury after the car they were in
Thieves hit Pa. preserve for disabled veterans
GUYS MILLS, Pa. (AP) — State police have been searching for thieves who targeted a hunting preserve
Ballpoint pen in grandson’s hand may require help of leather specialist
Dear Heloise: How do you get ballpoint ink off leather furniture without damaging the furniture? My
41-year-old hubby wants love life
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married 16 years and have two teenage kids. When we were first
On common ground
Irish, Cardinals seek berths in state finals By TOM WILLIAMS YOUNGSTOWN — The Ursuline High
Jamie’s Dance Force prepares for 5th Christmas Extravaganza
BOARDMAN — Jamie’s Dance Force will present its fifth annual Christmas Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Dec. 5
U.S. Rep. questions choice of vendor
A German company received a job at Fort Bragg over an American company. SUMMITVILLE —
Organization seeks funds to renovate building
The group wants a ‘place for kids to keep them out of mischief.’ YOUNGSTOWN — A community
WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ Thursday’s Top 25 games
No. 5 Notre Dame 84, No. 23 San Diego State 79 ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Freshman Skyler
Broncos snap long skid as Giants tumble, 26-6
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos still have their troubles with the red zone and yellow flags. The
COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ Thursday’s Top 25 games
No. 8 West Virginia 85, Long Beach State 62 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Casey Mitchell scored a career-high
Insurance mandates don’t always work
DENVER (AP) — Thousands of drivers on the nation’s roads don’t carry auto insurance, despite laws in
Power company cancels plans to build plant
COLUMBUS (AP) — American Municipal Power Inc. scrapped plans to build a coal-fired power plant in
Business digest
REGION Motter’s ribbon-cutting CANFIELD — Motter’s Music, 4242 Boardman-Canfield Road, will have
Tough times taking toll on relief agencies
Tough economic times taking toll on relief agencies in Valley By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN
Ursuline ready to face another unbeaten team
The Irish are playing for their third straight state appearance. YOUNGSTOWN — Overcoming a 14-
Town replaces home of familiar stranger
CHICORA, Pa. (AP) — He’s a well-read man, but you might not guess it by looking at Billy Hicks.
Civilian leadership’s ties to U.S. raise suspicions by Pakistan army
ISLAMABAD — Suspicions by Pakistan’s powerful army that the country’s civilian leadership is growing
Pa. school teaches through ‘looping’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One of the first things Melissa Jellison learned as a freshman at City Charter
Robotic hamsters are the new craze
NEW YORK (AP) — When Lori Fowlkes first saw robotic Zhu Zhu Pets toy hamsters in September, she
Time Warner asks for public’s help on rising fees
Time Warner Cable Inc. is asking the public for help as it tries to curtail increases in the
China pledges effort to limit ‘greenhouse’ gases
BEIJING — China pledged Thursday to increase its efforts to limit so-called “greenhouse” gases, and
Crew filmed uninvited White House couple
WASHINGTON (AP) — The couple who crashed a White House state dinner were being filmed that day by a
Upscale eatery serves free meals
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) — A Greek immigrant family grateful for opportunities in America resumed a
System failure: Trumbull County family sick - is it septic system?
From the time the Cunninghams moved in, they noticed that their water had a grayish look to it and a “little bit of a weird taste,” Bob said. The ice cubes they made gave off a brownish color.
Best bets on TV tonight
“Ugly Betty” (9 p.m., ABC): Is this a sign that the apocalypse is near? On “Ugly Betty,” Wilhelmina
A focus on HD video, at many prices
It’s easier than ever to shoot high-definition video. You can do it with traditional-style
Kent State leases hotel in Switzerland
Kent State has agreed to spend about $830,000 a year to lease a hotel in downtown Geneva,
GM to build new Buick in Canada
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will build a new Buick midsize car at its assembly plant in
Donny Osmond’s partner on ‘Stars’ goes to Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) — Donny Osmond may have been the celebrity winner on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars,”
Iran probe at ‘dead end,’ says IAEA chief
VIENNA (AP) — The outgoing head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Thursday his probe of
Polanski prepares for luxury Alpine house arrest
Polanski prepares for luxury Alpine house arrest GSTAAD, Switzerland — After two months in a Swiss
Lego League scrimmage set for Dec. 5
NILES—The Art Outreach Gallery and the Eastwood Mall Complex will host the Northeast Ohio FIRST
GM: Future of Belgian Opel plant uncertain
RUESSELSHEIM, Germany (AP) — An Opel plant in Belgium faces an uncertain future as General Motors
Mayor is unhappy with casino location
COLUMBUS (AP) — Mayor Michael Coleman is looking for legal authority to regulate a private casino
Philippines to charge man in massacre
AMPATUAN, Philippines (AP) — Under threat of military attack, the scion of the clan suspected in the
Everyone’s ACLU
Everyone’s ACLU Los Angeles Times: The American Civil Liberties Union is vilified by conservatives
Police seek teen in connection with robbery
YOUNGSTOWN— Police are on the lookout for a teenager wanted in connection with an armed robbery.
Boardman High’s Jesko to play for Penguins
The Spartan tennis player earned first-team all-Federal League honors. BOARDMAN — An early
Salinas brothers dominate Loew’s Feast
YOUNGSTOWN — While the Saxon Club played host Wednesday to trainer Jack Loew’s 21st Annual
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Online retailers expect increase in sales Analysts also think consumers will be spending even more
Experts: Bishops covered up child abuse
DUBLIN (AP) — Roman Catholic Church leaders in Dublin spent decades sheltering child-abusing priests
Experts consulted to identify victim
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police have turned to a leading anthropologist and a forensic artist to help
Orchestra shell’s final piece in place
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will open its 2010-11 season surrounded by a new
Metro digest
Salvation Army taking applications for help YOUNGSTOWN— The Salvation Army will accept second-
Turkey fryer caused fire at home
COLUMBUS (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say a turkey fryer caused a house to catch fire as the homeowner
Hometown honors Bon Jovi’s Sambora
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey town where Richie Sambora grew up says Bon Jovi’s lead
STATE AT STAKE: Mooney prepares for Big Red magic
Mooney prepares for Big Red magic Tonight’s winner will play for the Division III crown next week.
Rodgers passes contending Pack past Lions
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions used to take a lot of pride in playing on Thanksgiving. Lately,
Stand up or leave
Opinion: Stand up or leave EDITOR: Hubbard High School student, Roxanne Westover, an atheist, has it all
‘Star Wars in Concert’ sails into Cleveland, Pittsburgh
From a galaxy (Hollywood) far, far away, there comes a new multimedia concert tour where generations
James scores 34 in Cavs’ 98-88 win over Pistons
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James soared through the air and did a double-pump dunk that
Crosby’s goal, assist lead Penguins past Canadiens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens aren’t scheduled for another regular-season game in
Local TV show is going national
YOUNGSTOWN — Debor’ah Benton is taking her weekly television show to a national level. “The
Touched by NC girl’s death, Shaq pays for funeral
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Basketball star Shaquille O’Neal paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old
Pelosi and Reid are on top of their game
Opinion: Like many previous congressional leaders, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader
Mill Creek helps Candy Land celebrate 60 years of delightful adventures
The life-sized display will be open to the public from Dec. 5 through mid-January. YOUNGSTOWN
Longhorns stampede Aggies to 49-39 loss
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Colt McCoy threw four touchdown passes and No. 3 Texas overcame a huge game
NBA \ Thursday-Wednesday games
Magic 93, Hawks 76 ATLANTA — Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds while Vince Carter added
Dems work on plan for jobs
The new program could cost tens of billions of dollars, congressional aides said. WASHINGTON —
Latest concussion doesn’t worry Roethlisberger
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger played one of the worst games of his NFL career one week after
Pickets win, all others lose
Opinion: Pickets win, all others lose EDITOR: Congratulations to the union and hired pickets for
The title goes with the job
Opinion: The title goes with the job EDITOR: I and most of the American people of every race, creed,
Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Nov. 20
INDEED FULFILLING
Mike Procto and Katy Miller, both of Nashville, perform “The Scientist” by Coldplay during a Thanksgiving dinner at the Memorial Building in Salem on Thursday. Volunteers served more than 600 dinners during the three-hour event.
Americans give thanks — some feast in space
NEW YORK (AP) — Giant balloons, floats, marching bands and clowns with confetti brought smiles to
THE SCOOP
mtv show draws fire A national Italian-American organization based in New Jersey says an MTV
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL \ Broadcasts
TODAY 10:30 a.m. (FSN Pitt) WPIAL Class A championship. 12:05 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) (WLLF-FM 96.7)
NHL \ Thursday-Wednesday games
Thursday Senators 2, Blue Jackets 1 OTTAWA — Nick Foligno scored a power-play goal with 6:10
Utah family tries to make sense of man’s cave death
Utah family tries to make sense of man’s cave death SALT LAKE CITY — The brother of a man who died
Crowl anchors Raiders line
Mount Union is preparing for Saturday’s playoff game against Montclair State. For the second
Go & Do || Things to see around the Valley
Today Music Boosel and Co., 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Nov. 27, the 331st day of 2009. There are 34 days left in the year. On this date in
Cowboys cruise to remain first in East
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys had their way with the Oakland Raiders,
Adventures in the video game aisle
HI TECH GIFT GUIDE By LOU KESTEN “Professor Layton & the Diabolical Box” ($35, for Nintendo
Wrestler Tice advances Flashes
KENT — Ross Tice of Brookfield continues to become a winner for the Kent State University wrestling
Iraqi PM: No delay in pullout of troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister vowed Thursday that there will be no delay in the withdrawal of
Should children get life?
Opinion: The Supreme Court of the United States this month heard arguments in a case that could decide
Bar has been set high for Obama’s address to nation
Editorial: Bar has been set high for Obama’s address to nation To the extent that perception is reality,
For politicians, it’s all about them
Opinion: No one will really understand politics until they understand that politicians are not trying to
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Dave and Lisa George, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 25 Abel and
Gospel singer’s debut draws praise
Gospel singer Emmitt Nevels Jr., a Youngstown native, has released his debut CD, “Love You I.”
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, food
Study finds happiest docs care for kids, elderly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new University of California Davis study on physician job satisfaction found
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Willie Rogers Jr. v. Rachael Rogers, divorce to both.
Fort Hood massacre prompts look at more stress symptoms
WASHINGTON — The case of a military psychiatrist accused of 13 deaths at Fort Hood has prompted
Going shopping for a second banana
Opinion: Since Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher announced Feb. 17 that he was going to run next year for the U.S. Senate
Iran seizes Nobel Peace Medal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities have confiscated Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi’s medal,
Fire department deals with racial problems
CHESTER, Pa. — The protesters had come and gone, night was falling, and a sense of normalcy was
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