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OSU women lose to Duquesne
Associated Press COLUMBUS Duquesne rallied from eight points down in the final 5 minutes to
No new taxes in Lawrence, but salaries will go up
Lawrence County commissioners unanimously adopted a 2011 budget Tuesday that keeps property taxes the same and reduces expenditures 1.8 percent from 2010 even though it gives employees a 3 percent raise.
Crosby extends scoring streak to 25 games in Pens’ win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby scored twice during a four-point night to extend his
Magic hit 19 3-pointers to beat Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gilbert Arenas scored 22 points, fellow newcomer Jason Richardson
Phantoms drop fifth straight
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms surrendered six goals over the final 27 minutes of Tuesday’s
Hawaii governor vows to silence Obama birth skeptics
HONOLULU (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie wants to find a way to release more information about President Barack Obama's Hawaii birth and dispel conspiracy theories that he was born elsewhere.
Children among those injured on Sugarloaf ski lift
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) -- A 35-year-old chair lift set for improvements failed Tuesday in high winds at a Maine resort, sending skiers - some of them children - plummeting into ungroomed snow far below that fell with the Northeast's recent blizzard and softened the landing.
Police at Miami airport after can explodes in bag
MIAMI (AP) — Police are at Miami International Airport after what appears to be an aerosol can
Family: 5 dead in Fla. motel were like brothers
MIAMI (AP) — Five young men who police said died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a South Florida
New laws may not be on the books for very long
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A host of new laws will take effect around the country on Jan. 1, but some may
Self-defense claim in NYC body-in-luggage case
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a man already on probation has admitted killing a woman whose body
Obama to delay next year’s budget proposal by week
HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama will push back the release of his budget proposal for fiscal
Source: Aretha Franklin is alive, Web rumors wrong
DETROIT — Aretha Franklin has not died, contrary to rumors rocketing across the Internet, a source
Governor: Palin e-mails won’t be released ’til May
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska governor’s office says it needs until May 31 to release potentially
NC man pummeled by escaped bull dies in hospital
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — An elderly North Carolina man battered by an angry bull that escaped from
Pilot defends posting security videos on YouTube
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A pilot who posted YouTube videos criticizing security at San Francisco
Tenant sought for old Poland post office
Village council hopes that the New Year will bring renewed interest in an old property. The old
Stocks flat after disappointing economic reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ping-ponged between slight gains and losses today after disappointing reports
NYC: Buses, ambulances stuck in unplowed streets
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of buses and dozens of ambulances are stuck in the snow all over New York
I-680 southbound reduced to one lane for pothole patching
Interstate 680 southbound between South Avenue and Midlothian Boulevard will be reduced to one lane
2 planes bump at St. Louis airport; no injuries
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Inspectors are examining two US Airways planes that bumped each other on a runway
Several injured as chairs drop from Maine ski lift
CARRABASSETT VALLEY, Maine (AP) — A chair lift derailed at Maine’s tallest ski mountain Tuesday,
Cops called in fracas over french fries
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Police say a dispute over the freshness of french fries got heated at a
Flights resume – as do long lines – after blizzard
Flights resume _ as do long lines _ after blizzard
Conviction upheld in 2005 rape and slaying
The 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the convictions of Antwon Lanier in the
HELOISE: Holiday cards lost and found
Dear Heloise: My mom and I love to shop for holiday cards at 50 percent off after-holiday sales.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Jill’ wants to contact classmate in prison
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Recently, my dear friend “Jill” learned that a long-
Party announced
Party announced GIRARD Girard Eagles 2172 will have a New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m. to 12:30
New owner opens barbershop at YMCA
When Paul Gonzalez Jr. left a job cutting hair at a Mahoning Avenue barbershop in July, he didn’t know where his career would take him.
SC toddlers safe, happy after ordeal in Valley
Two little girls from Pickens County, S.C., caught up in a custody case and a false Amber Alert, spent Christmas with a foster family.
Strickland: Kasich should keep some of my initiatives
Outgoing Gov. Ted Strickland remains hopeful that Ohio will “stay on track,” with the incoming administration of Republican Gov.-elect John Kasich by leaving a few of his initiatives in place.
Horizon season heats up for Penguins
Now that the holiday food has digested, it’s time for the Youngstown State men’s basketball team to indulge in something else: conference play.
Woman pleads guilty in homicide
A Woodford Avenue woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in a July 27 incident in which she ran over and killed her boyfriend with his car.
Millcreek Children’s Center director resigns
After just one month of on-the-job training, the new Millcreek Children’s Center executive director has resigned.
Browns players say they support Mangini
His destiny’s unknown and in team president Mike Holmgren’s hands. Eric Mangini could be down to his final days with the Browns.
MLK Day events planned in Valley in Youngstown
Staff report Youngstown The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Planning Committee of Mahoning County
Phantoms seeking an end to losing streak
The Youngstown Phantoms are hoping Santa Claus delivered a formula for snapping a four-game losing streak.
Austintown trustees: No liquor permit for Go Go Girls Cabaret
Township trustees approved a resolution Monday to deny Go Go Girls Cabaret its annual liquor-permit renewal.
Event will emphasize meaning of freedom
Freedom and what it means in the context of today’s world will be the gist of an address by the Rev. Dr. David Thornton at the Emancipation Proclamation and Installation Service.
FEDERAL MATTERS: Hammond uses hair to help Boardman
It’s not his scoring or rebounding skills that make Boardman High junior forward Dayne Hammond such a threat on the basketball court.
Lawrence’s shot lifts Fitch over Canfield
Monday night’s win was like getting a sweater for Christmas for Fitch boys basketball Jason Baker.
Suspended Buckeyes apologize
The Ohio State Buckeyes returned to campus Sunday and met as a team for the first time since six players were suspended by the NCAA for the start of next season.
240 enroll in YSU’s College in High School
A record 240 students from 27 Mahoning Valley school districts have enrolled in Youngstown State University’s College in High School dual-enrollment program for the spring semester.
Father charged in stabbing of son
A Youngstown man has been charged with felonious assault, accused of stabbing his son when an argument escalated.
Monday’s other prep basketball games
BOYS Newton Falls 61, Liberty 56 At Liberty, Matt Brazin and Cody Dillon led Newton Falls (4-1)
Sobering enterprise
Tis the season for coming together with family and old friends to celebrate generosity and a new year.
Youngstown man jailed after home break-in
A Youngstown man is in Trumbull County Jail after police found him with jewelry believed stolen from a house in the 2400 block of Fifth Avenue.
New Castle, Pa., woman dies of fire injuries
A woman who was caught in a house fire has died, authorities said Monday.
Many are rethinking resolutions for 2011
Associated Press Lori Biancofiori has been looking forward to 2011 for a long time. That’s when
NBC’s late-night fiasco tops 2010’s stories in popular arts entertainment this year
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK What began as a grand, highly promoted
Retirements in jeopardy
Many baby boomers face a personal-finance crisis Associated Press CHICAGO Through a
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST: Ohio high court OKs satellite-TV tax
Ohio high court OKs satellite-TV tax; Ally to settle claims; Oil prices hold at $91 per barrel
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Two winning Ohio Lottery numbers from the Dec. 24 drawing were incorrect in the weekly
At 64, diva returns to ‘Traviata’ heroine
Associated Press VIENNA At the dizzying heights of her operatic career, Edita Gruberova has
W. Va. tries to stay focused
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. All the emotions Bill Stewart has reserved the last few weeks
New Bethel pastor to be honored at ceremony
The Rev. Lonnie K.A. Simon will be honored during the Emancipation Proclamation and Installation Service.
Love, politics in cynical age
Opinion: Ask an American about the connection between love and politics, and he’ll probably conjure up
Reverse the trade flow
Opinion: Reverse the trade flow How can the Labor Depart- ment, the Commerce Department, and the U.S.
No ‘rapid refunds’ this year from Block
Associated Press NEW YORK Millions of H&R Block Inc. customers who relied on short-term loans
The top 5 grossing movies in US and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Dec. 24-26
The top 5 grossing movies in US and Canadian theaters for the weekend of Dec. 24-26, as reported by boxofficemojo.com.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.52 —.10 Avalon
Stocks flat as Wall Street shrugs off China move
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks were little changed Monday as investors focused on strong
A clear view of Kwanzaa holds lessons for us all
Editorial: Today, 44 years after its first observance, Kwanzaa remains steeped in misunderstanding and mystery.
2010: Milestone for Japan?
Associated Press TOKYO Japan has been overtaken by China as the world’s No. 2 economy. Its
Monstrous blizzard grips East Coast
Los Angeles Times NEW YORK Much of the East Coast struggled to dig out Monday from a ferocious
Out of control
Opinion: The Poughkeepsie (N.Y) Journal: Amid all the charts, the mounds of data-related evidence, the wealth
Schools taking wrong path
Opinion: By Fred McKissack McClatchy-Tribune Having been born a year after the Civil Rights Act was
ODDLY ENOUGH: Driver calls 911 to report himself drunk to police in Iowa
Driver calls 911 to report himself drunk to police in Iowa; Police clear Santa in robbery, accuse bartender of hoax
Health-care reform is risky
Opinion: The recent court decision striking down the linchpin provision of the health care bill is a reminder
Here’s what mattered this year
Opinion: Now that 2010 is almost over, it’s time to look at some of the stories that should have made the
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: ‘Stars’ showcases youthful talent
‘Stars’ showcases youthful talent; Children’s choir spreads message; Single-parents group plans dance
Mahoning County court filings
Marriage licenses Nicholas T. Newland, 21, of 372 Wildwood Drive, Boardman, and Eileen M. Gallo, 21, of same.
Eddie Jr. will be consultant as 49ers rebuild
San Francisco team president and CEO Jed York is turning to his uncle, former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr., for advice on how to fix the underachieving franchise.
9 held in plot to attack American Embassy
Associated Press LONDON Nine men suspected of plotting attacks on the U.S. Embassy and the
Austintown Police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown Township. AUSTINTOWN Dec.
SPORTS DIGEST: N. Carolina RB Elzy out of Music City Bowl
N. Carolina RB Elzy out of Music City Bowl; Australian golfer convicted in Japan; Ex-champion 2-year-old War Pass dies
Brees leads Saints to win, berth in playoffs
Associated Press ATLANTA Drew Brees shook off two fourth-quarter interceptions, throwing a
Air Force topples Ga. Tech
Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. Air Force was struggling to run the ball and failed to convert
METRO DIGEST: School transfers
Concerned Citizens for Quality Education will have a public forum at 6:30 p.m. today to discuss the transfer of township children to area schools.
GOP hopefuls stumble over some issues
Associated Press WASHINGTON This month’s early, under-the-radar campaigning by potential
NEWSMAKERS: Portman to wed ‘Swan’ choreographer
Portman to wed ‘Swan’ choreographer; Wikileaks founder gets book deal; Morissette gives birth to baby boy
Implant for sleep apnea tested
Associated Press WASHINGTON Loud snoring may do more than irritate your spouse: It can signal
Tenn.-Martin no match for OSU
Lucky for Ohio State coach Thad Matta that he didn’t have to predict how good his team would be so far this season.
Obama, Hillary Clinton are ‘most admired’ in annual poll
Associated Press WASHINGTON For the third-straight year, President Barack Obama ranks as the
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST: Blasts kill 9 in Iraq
Blasts kill 9 in Iraq; Warhol’s brother dies; 2 bodies found
Sebring HOF inducts four on Thursday
The Sebring McKinley High hall of fame will hold its annual induction ceremony before Thursday’s boys basketball game against Columbiana.
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