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Joe Scalzo
Friday, November 20, 2009
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- Mahoning grand jury indicts man on eight counts of rape
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November 20th, 2009
Mahoning County grand jury indicts man on eight rape counts.
- Police investigate alleged assault by YSU players
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November 20th, 2009
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating an alleged assault by Youngstown State University football
- Pavlik tickets go on sale Wednesday
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By Joe Scalzo | November 20th, 2009
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- Natural gas plunges 12 percent this month
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November 20th, 2009
Natural gas plunges 12 percent this month
- Ohio AG sues credit agencies for public pensions
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November 20th, 2009
Ohio attorney general sues credit agencies for public pensions
- Western, Pa. man found guilty of shooting at Erie bar
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November 20th, 2009
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man has been convicted of third-degree murder in the shooting death of a man outside an Erie bar.
- Ohio car dealers clash over use of the term 'Automile'
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November 20th, 2009
BEDFORD, Ohio (AP) — Two groups of car dealers in the Cleveland suburbs are a mile apart in a marketing dispute that may have to be resolved in court.
- More car production coming to Lordstown?
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November 20th, 2009
LORDSTOWN — Officials at General Motors car plant here said production plans have not changed, despite news reports that the automaker may be shifting some production from South Korea to Lordstown
- Indians add seven to 40-man roster
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November 20th, 2009
Indians add seven to 40-man roster
- Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
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November 20th, 2009
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson.
- Are you a Black Friday shopper? Let us know!
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November 20th, 2009
Are you a Black Friday shopper? Let us know!
- YMHA to replace windows at Rockford Village on East Side
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November 20th, 2009
Windows to be replaced at Rockford Village apartment complex.
- Woman charged for posting Pa. woman's nude Facebook photo
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November 20th, 2009
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — A New York woman who works as a bartender in northwestern Pennsylvania has been charged with using a male customer’s cell phone to post a nude photo of another woman on Facebook
- Oprah: Prayer, careful thought influenced her decision to end her talk show
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November 20th, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) — Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her decision.
- Federal court seeks info on Biros lethal injection case
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November 20th, 2009
COLUMBUS (AP) — A federal appeals court is pushing a condemned killer to say why his lawsuit opposing lethal injection in Ohio shouldn’t be dismissed.
- Teen gets life in killing of woman who took him in
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November 20th, 2009
McCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man who recently turned 18 has been sentenced to life in prison for the fatal baseball bat beating of a woman who had taken him into her family.
- Home of Ohio man accused of drowning his wife to be sold
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November 20th, 2009
Home of Ohio man accused of drowning his wife to be sold
- Western, Pa. man crushed by car when jack slips
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November 20th, 2009
Western, Pa. man crushed by car when jack slips.
- Harley-Davidson's Pa. plant likely to stay
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November 20th, 2009
Harley-Davidson's Pa. plant likely to stay.
- In 17 Ohio counties, 'storms' must be snowier
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November 20th, 2009
In 17 Ohio counties, storms must be snowier
- Ohio unemployment rises to 10.5 percent in October
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November 20th, 2009
Ohio unemployment rises to 10.5 percent in October
- Western, Pa. man killed when tractor topples
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November 20th, 2009
Western, Pa. man killed when tractor topples
- Mercer Police: Woman's kiss smuggled drugs to inmate
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November 20th, 2009
A woman's kiss smuggled drugs to a Pa. inmate
- New Beginnings Outreach Ministry has food distribution Saturday
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November 20th, 2009
Food distribution Saturday morning in Youngstown
- Ursuline Center brick sale fundraiser winding down
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November 20th, 2009
CANFIELD — The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, will soon be winding down its brick sale fundraiser.
- Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley meets Tuesday
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November 20th, 2009
The Audubon Society meets Tuesday
- Palin returning to Ohio on book tour
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November 20th, 2009
NORWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is returning as a new author to the southwest Ohio
- Ohio governor calls for domestic violence reforms
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November 20th, 2009
COLUMBUS (AP) — In response to a newspaper’s investigation, Ohio’s governor is calling for a major review of the way the state deals with domestic violence.
- CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
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November 20th, 2009
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will have a holiday social at
- Ohio school girls may compete in pageant
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November 20th, 2009
- Pasta dinner in Campbell
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November 20th, 2009
- Santa to attend antique, craft show
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November 20th, 2009
- Dinner set in Vienna
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November 20th, 2009
- Caregivers invited to blessing of hands
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November 20th, 2009
Caregivers invited to blessing of hands YOUNGSTOWN — In honor of Hospice Month, SouthernCare
- Omega Psi Phi chapters pay tribute to several notable Valley residents
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November 20th, 2009
Eight people received achievement awards. GIRARD — The Psi Omicron and Zeta Gamma chapters of
- West Branch teacher and mom, 33, dies in crash
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November 20th, 2009
BUTLER — The West Branch Local School District is mourning a teacher who was described as “born to be leader.”
- New Linebacker U?
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November 20th, 2009
Austin Spitler, Ross Homan and Brian Rolle carry on an Ohio State tradition By TIM MAY
- Forum faithful rally for cause
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By William K. Alcorn | November 20th, 2009
Northside nurses, supporters took to the street to reinforce their message to the board.
- YSU’s coach on the outs?
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By Pete Mollica | November 20th, 2009
Heacock has compiled a 59-44 record with three losing seasons. YOUNGSTOWN — Is Saturday’s
- Game day is — finally — here for Valley’s remaining teams
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November 20th, 2009
Poland plays Cardinal Mooney in a Division III regional final, while Ursuline meets Cuyahoga Heights
- Sustr’s play earns award
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November 20th, 2009
The soon-to-be 19-year-old was named USHL defensive player of the week. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
- 1 teacher + 2 grade levels produce poor results, chief of YEA argues
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By Harold Gwin | November 20th, 2009
One teacher said she has to cover fifth- and sixth- grade curricula in the same room.
- Fridley is All-OAC for defense
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November 20th, 2009
Tyler Fridley completed her four-year career with the Baldwin-Wallace College women’s soccer team
- Columbiana copes with teacher’s death
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By D.a. Wilkinson | November 20th, 2009
A son described the fallen educator as ‘a role model to look up to.’ COLUMBIANA — Columbiana
- Parents call for Niles McKinley coach’s ouster
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By Jordan Cohen | November 20th, 2009
Another coach’s wife vowed a recall petition if parents aren’t satisfied with the board’s response.
- Phantoms try for more road success
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November 20th, 2009
YOUNGSTOWN — After going 4-1 in a November homestand, the Youngstown Phantoms are on the road this
- Mount Union takes on W&J in playoffs
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By Eric Hamilton | November 20th, 2009
ALLIANCE — The Mount Union College football team will begin its quest for the program’s 11th NCAA
- Woman to bring her ‘telepathic’ ability to Valley
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By Elise Franco | November 20th, 2009
Woman to bring her ‘telepathic’ ability to Valley By ELISE FRANCO Do you know what your pet is
- Student-housing builder buys fire station for $1M
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By David Skolnick | November 20th, 2009
The station is 109 years old, one of the oldest in the state, the fire chief says. YOUNGSTOWN
- Operation Christmas Child mobilized in Valley today
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November 20th, 2009
HOWLAND — Today through Monday, local collection sites for Operation Christmas Child are accepting
- Torn over team
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By Joe Scalzo | November 20th, 2009
Penn State running back Brandon Beachum played for both Mooney (above left) and Poland (above right) during his high school career. So who will he root for tonight, as the longtime rivals meet each other on the football field for the very first time?
- Buckeyes’ rally comes up short
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November 20th, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold
- Browns’ offense close to NFL’s worst — ever
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November 20th, 2009
BEREA (AP) — When asked what he thought about the execution of his offense, colorful Tampa Bay coach
- ‘Twilight’ stars reflect on fame
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November 20th, 2009
Q & A with ‘Twilight’ stars reveals fame has mixed consequences By SANDY COHEN LOS ANGELES —
- City schools likely to need levy, oversight chief says
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By Harold Gwin | November 20th, 2009
YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of the state fiscal-oversight commission controlling city school- district
- West Branch schools mourn teacher, 33, who died in crash
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By D.a. Wilkinson | November 20th, 2009
BUTLER — The West Branch Local School District is mourning a teacher who was described as “born to
- Moderates’ budget fix meets immovable forces
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November 20th, 2009
COLUMBUS (AP) — A few moderate Ohio senators trying to craft a compromise to fix Ohio’s budget gap
- MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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November 20th, 2009
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners The Mahoning County commissioners on Thursday adopted a
- Parker-Broderick surrogate takes stand
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November 20th, 2009
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The woman who bore twin girls for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew
- Bill seeks tighter reins on Ohio casinos
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By Marc Kovac | November 20th, 2009
COLUMBUS — A Republican lawmaker hopes to gain support for new legislation placing tighter controls
- Metro digest
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November 20th, 2009
Bridge to be closed YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the installation of a new storm-sewer system, the
- Political correctness is destroying us from within
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November 20th, 2009
Political correctness is destroying us from within EDITOR: The tragedy at Fort Hood was a
- Redefining freedom in D.C.
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November 20th, 2009
Redefining freedom in D.C. EDITOR: One could not help but be impressed with the words of U.S.
- Knaus’ new attitude still evolving
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November 20th, 2009
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Chad Knaus was clearly distracted as he leaned against a cart during a casual
- Traficant will be keynote speaker at ‘End the Fed’ rally in Cleveland
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By David Skolnick | November 20th, 2009
Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant will be the keynote speaker at a Sunday rally in Cleveland
- France bans gay adoptions
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November 20th, 2009
If you had to guess, where would you say a gay couple has a better chance of legally adopting a
- GM letter confuses some Delphi retirees
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November 20th, 2009
WARREN — Some Delphi Packard Electric retirees are confused by a letter General Motors sent them
- Palin: Lipstick on a rogue
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November 20th, 2009
BOSTON — You have to hand it to Sarah Palin. I don’t mean you have to hand her the 2012 nomination.
- Recovery will be vigorous in 2010, economist says
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By Don Shilling | November 20th, 2009
CANFIELD — An economic recovery is under way and will continue building steam next year, an
- AOL offers buyouts to 2,500 workers, plans spinoff
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November 20th, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL LLC, an Internet company struggling to adapt to an advertising- driven economy,
- Absence results an in F, as in ‘you’re fired’
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November 20th, 2009
Absence results an in F, as in ‘you’re fired’ Many of us can remember how tough it was to crawl
- Business Digest
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November 20th, 2009
OHIO Severstal to restart mill in Yorkville WHEELING, W.Va. — Severstal Wheeling Inc. says its
- BRIDGE
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November 20th, 2009
East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xJ uA 10 7 3 2 v10 7 6 5 2 wQ 7 WESTEAST xA K
- ON THE SIDE...
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By David Skolnick | November 20th, 2009
ON THE SIDE...
- One-vote margin guarantees a recount
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By David Skolnick | November 20th, 2009
A single vote is the margin of victory for a seat on the Lowellville school board. John A. Wilaj,
- ‘New Super Mario Bros. Wii’
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November 20th, 2009
‘New Super Mario Bros. Wii’ (Nintendo) for the Wii Grade: B Even before it refined family fun
- Interim sanitary engineer hopes it becomes permanent
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By Peter H. Milliken | November 20th, 2009
The application deadline for the permanent position is next Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — J. Robert
- bella of the ball
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November 20th, 2009
bella of the ball Edward Cullen loves Bella Swan. And while it likely has nothing to do with the
- More people with good credit nearing foreclosure
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November 20th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high
- ‘Twilight’: a new swoon
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November 20th, 2009
A marginal improvement on last year’s “Twilight,” “New Moon” is a bit like being locked in a room
- Best bets on TV tonight
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November 20th, 2009
“Medium” (9 p.m., CBS): On “Medium,” Allison has to don sunglasses after her eyes develop a
- Pet Expo to promote responsible ownership
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By Natalie Lariccia | November 20th, 2009
NILES — Pet lovers, animal aficionados and their four-legged friends may want to set aside some time
- ‘Blind Side’ misses the mark
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November 20th, 2009
The redemption-minded sports flick “The Blind Side” serves its inspiration straight-up with no
- BIRTHS
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November 20th, 2009
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Aaron and Melissa Frank , Lordstown, boy, Nov. 17. Eric and
- Bill targets cheating employers
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November 20th, 2009
COLUMBUS — The state would have more authority to investigate workers’ claims that they weren’t
- Go&Do || Things to see around the Valley
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November 20th, 2009
Today Children “Hey Li’l Red,” 8 p.m., Trinity Playhouse, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon; (330) 424-
- Surplus food
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November 20th, 2009
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
- Warren school board to start moving administrative offices
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November 20th, 2009
WARREN — The Warren Board of Education will begin almost immediately to move its administrative and
- ‘Planet 51’ fails at liftoff
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November 20th, 2009
“Planet 51” takes off like a rocket with its glitzy and alien look, but it never achieves orbit
- ‘Jon & Kate’ to end run
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November 20th, 2009
‘Jon & Kate’ to end run NEW YORK — TLC’s reality show “Jon & Kate Plus 8” will end its spectacular
- Did you know? Life span of smoke detectors is only 8-10 years
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November 20th, 2009
Dear Heloise: A note about the life span of smoke detectors: We as consumers have been told for many
- Trumbull officials OK $40,000 extra for septic-system replacement
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November 20th, 2009
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved fronting an additional $40,000 to help eight to
- Shinedown at Covelli
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November 20th, 2009
YOUNGSTOWN — Shinedown will return to Covelli Centre for a Feb. 2 concert with opening acts Puddle
- Fight at Girard school
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November 20th, 2009
Fight at Girard school GIRARD — A teacher at Girard Intermediate School was injured about 2:15
- Wean Foundation gets grant for food program
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By William K. Alcorn | November 20th, 2009
WARREN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation has received a $200,000, two-year grant to launch a new,
- selected stocks
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November 20th, 2009
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 15.98 —.43 Avalon
- City police probe robberies
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By John W. Goodwin Jr. | November 20th, 2009
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for multiple men in two robberies in which vehicles were taken. A
- Unemployment is slowing rebound
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November 20th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gauge of future economic activity and a report on unemployment benefits signaled
- Palin is a force GOP must reckon with
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November 20th, 2009
I’m sure I would like Sarah Palin if I got the chance to meet her. We share many things in common.
- Nip-tuck levy to help health plan
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November 20th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — They call it the “Botax.” The White House and Senate Democrats have turned to a
- Fewer children are dying, more are in school, UNICEF says
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November 20th, 2009
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Twenty years after the U.N. adopted a treaty guaranteeing children’s rights, 1
- Years ago
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November 20th, 2009
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2009. There are 41 days left in the year. On this date in
- Great public ed is a right
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November 20th, 2009
We’ve got to stop cutting public education. To ease the budget crisis, one state after another is
- Winfrey to end talk show in 2011 after 25 years
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November 20th, 2009
Winfrey to end talk show in 2011 after 25 years CHICAGO — “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” an iconic
- Mahoning County Court filings
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November 20th, 2009
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James E. Dodge, 47, of 7188 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road,
- Pentagon probe to look into lapses in military bureaucracy
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November 20th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile
- Food banks burdened by demand in bad economy
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November 20th, 2009
Catholic Charities in Youngstown is getting 70 calls a day for help. WASHINGTON (AP) — Soup-
- Can we boldly go?
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November 20th, 2009
Can we boldly go? Philadelphia Inquirer: Maybe someone should have stuck a copy of “The Right
- Poor weather means potential shortage of canned pumpkin
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November 20th, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The holidays may not be so sweet this year. Nestl — which sells nearly all
- North Pole residents are irate over end of Santa-letter program
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November 20th, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Starry-eyed children writing letters to the jolly man at the North Pole
- Watchdog: Jobs numbers overstated
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November 20th, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government watchdog overseeing economic-stimulus spending said Thursday that,
- Gripes about H1N1-flu vaccine program abound
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November 20th, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) — When the nation’s H1N1-flu vaccination program began in early October, health
- Computer glitch causes flight delays
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November 20th, 2009
ATLANTA (AP) — Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA
- Muslim countries seek a ban on blasphemy
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November 20th, 2009
GENEVA (AP) — Four years after cartoons of the prophet Muhammad set off violent protests across the
- She can’t let her insecure behavior go
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November 20th, 2009
Dear Annie: I was with “Barry” for two years. After the first eight months of an amazing
- Fitch prepares for 10,000 fired-up fans tonight
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By Jon Moffett | November 20th, 2009
Preview tonight’s playoff football games between Poland and Mooney and Ursuline and Cuyahoga
- playoff roundup \ News and notes
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November 20th, 2009
Support staff: Poland head coach Mark Brungard has gone 38-17 (.690 winning percentage) in his five
- Penguins score first, but Atlanta wins big
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November 20th, 2009
OTTAWA (AP) — Chris Phillips waited a long time to reveal his offensive skills. Phillips scored
- Dolphins knock off Panthers
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November 20th, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie
- Big Ben accepts blame, moves on
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November 20th, 2009
PITTSBURGH (AP) — He didn’t blame the wide receivers for running incorrect pass routes, even if one
- Hendrick’s 1-2-3 finish would make history
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November 20th, 2009
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — For Hendrick Motorsports, this NASCAR season might seem easy as 1-2-3.
- Backup QB leads Oklahoma State over Colorado
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November 20th, 2009
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two
- Giants’ Tim Lincecum wins second Cy Young
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November 20th, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — Talk about a freak — Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young
- Kansas has little trouble in its victory
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November 20th, 2009
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight
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