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Local Sports:

"When the results were announced, the 95-pound cheerleaders came home with a third place trophy in their division. Coaches Jackie Duncan and Sue Matteo have worked hard with the girls for three months to get them ready for the Cheer Superbowl."

"On Nov. 3, the Martial Arts Training Center from Struthers had four students participate in the Champion Challenge Tournament in Broadheadsville, PA. Tricia Claroni took a first place in sparring and breaking and a third in forms. Marc Cooper took a first in breaking and second in forms. Chris Svenson took a first in breaking and forms, and Conner Agnone took a second in breaking and third in forms and sparring.The students are instructed by Tom Ritchie, who thinks the experience was great for everyone, as they not only won trophies, but learned a lot about tournament participation. "

A Day in the Life:

"Getting inside a water tower means cutting a nine-foot square hole to drive equipment into the metal structure ... 'It's dangerous. It's a bit of an adrenaline rush, and every day is interesting' ... People use water in their homes every day without ever giving it a thought. Millions worldwide have gallons of the vital liquid pumped into their sinks, bathtubs, dishwasher or toilet by the thousands. It is a privilege in modern society made possible by the architectural marvel of water towers."

News in your backyard:

"The homes were in such deplorable condition, the city was considering tearing them down ... That's when Tim Sokoloff [of Campbell] took notice, and then took action ... 'I can't let this happen,' he said at the time. 'There has to be a way to save a piece of our national history.'"

"Struthers Middle School students enjoyed a special guest speaker on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 13. Professional football player Nick Eason, defensive lineman (No. 93) for the Pittsburgh Steelers, came to the Middle School auditorium to share with students his story and the hurdles he had to jump along the way. Nick talked to the middle school students about making good choices, being respectful and always staying motivated. With a shadow big enough to cover anyone in the auditorium, the NFL star made an impact that was sure to stand out. Saying the Struthers Middle School students were excited is an understatement – applause probably could have been heard from miles away."

Police Reports

"While on duty at the high school, an officer was summoned to the office regarding a disorderly juvenile. He observed the juvenile yelling at a teacher and after advising him to calm down, the juvenile became more disruptive and aggressive, and began lunging at the teacher and yelling obscenities. When the officer attempted to intervene, the juvenile began pushing him and attempted to hit him. Following a struggle, he was handcuffed. Other officers arrived to assist and the juvenile was taken to the station, booked and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center."

"A concerned citizen called and reported a male subject lying on the sidewalk in front of a business in the Fifth Street Plaza. Officers advised the man to leave the premises. He gathered his belongings and said he was going back to Lowellville."

"A resident in the 500 block of Audrey Lane reported a juvenile soliciting door-to-door for breast cancer with a female in a maroon van. An officer searched the area with negative results."

Columns

"I haven’t heard anything about the campout last week, but I do know that the Troop was in dire need of another adult body, preferably living, to go on the campout so as to follow BSA guidelines of having two adults at all times. It’s something we call Two-Deep Leadership. It is necessary to always have two adults present at all times for two very important reasons; one: safety and two: it protects the scouts and the adults from any immoral actions by any one person or issuing any false accusations as well. We’ve been truly blessed with some outstanding adult leadership here at Troop 101, but we still need to follow the BSA regulations. So, if you think you might be interested in attending one of our campouts or participating in any of our exciting and adventurous activities, please give Jeff or Cheryl Wormley or me a call, and we will set you up, even if it’s only once a year. Besides, you’ll have to do almost nothing. Your job would be to keep an eye on the scouts so that they don’t injure (small cuts and abrasions are expected) or kill themselves (that’s a definite no-no), and to offer some great bits of elderly wisdom when called upon (Warning: They think they know everything. So you may not want to wait to be asked.) Other than that, you get to relax and enjoy Mother Nature and all her beauty."

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