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1:54 p.m.: Miller found guilty in Howland murder
November 20, 2009
The jury in the murder trial of Oryan Miller returned with a verdict shortly after lunch. They found Miller, 19, guilty on all counts except aggravated robbery. Miller was accused of complicity to murder in the Dec.
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11:20 am: It's official, as Winfrey makes announcement
November 20, 2009
CHICAGO (AP) — Oprah Winfrey says her powerhouse daytime television show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.
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H1N1 kills teacher
November 20, 2009
COLUMBIANA — A teacher in the Columbiana Exempted Village School District died from apparent complications from the H1N1 virus.
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Bill would guarantee time off for H1N1 patients
November 20, 2009
An Ohio lawmaker is backing federal legislation that would guarantee paid sick days for some workers infected with the H1N1 influenza or seasonal flu virus.
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Report: Premiere to Lordstown
November 20, 2009
LORDSTOWN — A General Motors Corp.
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Jury struggles for verdict in murder case
November 20, 2009
WARREN — Jurors are due back this morning after a day and a half of deliberations — and sometimes arguments — in the case of Oryan Miller, accused of complicity to murder in the December holdup of Cameron Murray at his Howland Township condominium.
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Don't drink your calories
Wed, November 11, 2009 @ 9:25AM
Yesterday I heard a new commercial on the radio. Okay, it might not have been new, but it was new to me. I don’t usually pay attention to commercials, often tuning them out while I think of other things, but this one caught my attention. It was from a local fast food restaurant and the words the announcer spoke were huge embellishments on the taste, texture and overall goodness of rich, thick hot chocolate that the chain is now selling. For those of us who don’t drink coffee, we have another reason to pull up to the drive-through window. What the commercial didn’t say, however, is what got my attention most. It didn’t give the calorie content of the beverage. The drink, said to be so thick it was like drinking melted chocolate, is, I suspected it was loaded.
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Election wrapup
Wed, November 4, 2009 @ 3:35PM
H.L. Mencken once said, ``the only to look at a politician is down.' Voters in several communities took that to heard Tuesday after several incumbents in Mahoning and Trumbull counties were defeated in reelection bids. In Liberty, longtime trustees Jack Simon and W. Gary Litch were swept out, while Austintown Trustee Warren ``Bo' Pritchard, who is facing disbarment from the state Supreme Court, couldn't even garner 10 percent of the vote while losing there. And in Boardman, the biggest township in the area, trustees Robyn Gallito and Kathy Miller were also defeated. Pritchard's loss can be explained, but one of the winners in Boardman is a former trustee, so to say voters were against all politicians is clearly wrong. And in the two counties, confusion abounded over ballot issues.
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Andy Gray
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Shinedown set for Covelli Centre show
Thu, November 19, 2009 @ 12:08PM
The first band to perform at the Covelli Centre is making a return appearance, this time as the headliner. Shinedown will be joined by Puddle of Mudd and Skillet for a Feb. 2 concert at the Youngstown arena. Shinedown was part of the very first show at the venue, opening for 3 Doors Down and Alter Bridge on Oct. 29, 2005. After the massive radio hit “Second Chance” and three albums, Shinedown – Brent Smith, lead vocals; Jasin Todd, guitar; Brad Stewart, bass; and Barry Kerch, drums -- isn’t opening for anyone these days. Tickets for the show are $35 and $31.50 and go sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 5 at all Ticketmaster outlets and by calling 800-745-3.
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Mike McLain
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Much ado about nothing
Wed, November 18, 2009 @ 3:28PM
Eric Mangini has taken a lot criticism concerning several issues this season, most of which is deserved. Mangini doesn't deserve the criticism for the manner in which he conducts practices. That became an issue last week when Jamal Lewis was critical of the lengthy practices and the fact many of them are conducted with players in pads. Apparently other players have complained. As a result, the players' union plans to investigate Mangini's practice habits. His response has basically been -- bring it on. Mangini's practices might be longer than the practices of other teams, but, as he said, the practices of some teams are probably longer than his. Some of the criticism might have to do with the injury rookie running back James Davis suffered early in the season during an "opportunity period" after a practice. Davis, who wasn't in full uniform, was hit by Blake Costanzo, suffering a season-ending shoulder injury.
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Too big to fail
Sun, November 15, 2009 @ 2:13AM
Rick Muccio cartoon for November 15, 200...
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Ed Puskas
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Mangini's fate sealed?
Tue, November 17, 2009 @ 1:39AM
Let's hope Josh Cribbs didn't sustain a serious injury on the last play of the Browns' 16-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. The sight of Cribbs being immobilized and carted off the field to a waiting ambulance and a hospital visit was disturbing enough even if members of the Browns' medical staff were simply taking precautions because of the possibility of a head injury. But what about the condition of Browns coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll? Shouldn't they have their heads examined for calling the play -- a hook-and-ladder -- on which Cribbs was injured? The Browns were down 16-0 with five seconds to play. Brady Quinn threw a slant to Cribbs, who tossed a lateral to tight end Robert Royal. Royal was then tackled by Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis to end the game, but a moment earlier, Baltimore defensive end Dwan Edwards leveled Cribbs, who no longer had the ball.
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Sad story for small child
Fri, November 20, 2009 @ 4:26PM
I received this note from a person named Amanda Moody who lives here in Warren. It's a heart-breaking note about a very ill little boy she knows who may not make it to Christmas. I thought I would pass along her request, so here it is: "I'm not sure if I am trying the right place. As a bartender, I hear a lot of stories but this one breaks my heart. This is such a simple request from a young child. "Noah is a 10-year-old who is terminally ill with cancer. I'm unsure what type but he is dying. Normal kids would want to go to Disney World or meet someone famous before they die. Well, this child wants to receive the most Christmas cards ever. I'm not sure if that's a personal record or world record, but how unusual and so very simple. Unfortunately Noah isn't expected to survive until Christmas, so can anyone, everyone spare at least the stamp to send this little boy a card? What a simple wish for such a young child. Please help us fulfill this child's wish.
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