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Park envisioned in Canfield Township
CANFIELD — As the township continues to grow, Dan Bienko envisions a community park that could
Warren proposal targets blight
WARREN — Councilman Robert L. Dean Jr., D-at large, is sponsoring an ordinance that would
Grief counselors ready in South Range
NORTH LIMA — As long as it is needed, South Range School District will provide counseling
Ex-cop sues Struthers over firing
YOUNGSTOWN — Former Struthers policeman Xavier Young, who is black, claims in a federal
Cookie money taken from Girl Scouts
YOUNGSTOWN — Two city women are accused of stealing more than $1,500   from the Girl
State senators get committee slots
When it came to getting appointed to Senate committees, the three Mahoning Valley state senators
Drink this vodka or get suspended, Shoaf warned
WARREN — The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office is opposing the early release from
Girard High locked down, bullets found
GIRARD — Girard High School was locked down Monday afternoon when two bullets were found in a
Violations found at Royal Mall complex
NILES — City building inspectors are asking the manager of Royal Mall Apartments to make
Fired bus driver sues for benefits
WARREN — A former Warren school bus driver, fired after a 5-year-old boy was knocked
Congressional comedian? You be the judge
U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire will be the guest on Wednesday’s episode of “The Colbert
Beshara ran her over, accomplice testifies
YOUNGSTOWN — Benjamin Beshara ran over Marilyn Guthrie of Niles with her own car on the
Baby unattended in bathtub dies
YOUNGSTOWN — A 7 1/2-month-old Youngstown girl who was left unattended in a bathtub Friday
Youngstown native gets Franklin County post
COLUMBUS — The Franklin County Democratic Party has appointed a Youngstown native to serve out
Underage drinking at Newton Township party
NEWTON FALLS — Two men face a number of charges after a weekend party at an East River Road
Girard man killed in crash
NILES — Police are attempting to determine the cause of a weekend traffic crash in which a 27-
Home Savings and Loan and its holding company promote 3
YOUNGSTOWN — Home Savings and Loan Co. and its holding company have promoted three key
Hagan bill: Felons would lose public pensions
YOUNGSTOWN —  State Rep. Robert F. Hagan wants all public employees and officials in Ohio
'The Coin Burglar' gets seven years in prison
WARREN — A Youngstown-area man dubbed “the coin burglar” for stealing coins from
Michael Reagan to speak at Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. – Radio talk show host Michael Reagan will visit the Grove City College campus
81-year-old's letter attracts Secret Service
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Some might say Dan Tilli’s letters to the editor threaten
Demoted elections director to join Wilson's staff
<p>LISBON — John H. Payne, deputy director of Columbiana County Board of Elections, has
Time to put the brakes on the congressional gravy train
Opinion: Time to put the brakes on the congressional gravy train EDITOR: This is a reaction to Sen. Byrd
COSMETICS Perfume sales decline
Perfume makers grapple with how to please a more fickle customer. MARKETWATCH LONDON -- They may
Despite porn theater, city to develop blighted area
Former Steeler Franko Harris plans to open a restaurant near the porn theater. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Today is Monday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2007. There are 343 days left in the year. On this date in 1917, President Wilson pleads for an end to war in Europe, calling for "peace without victory." (By
Opinion: Today is Monday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2007. There are 343 days left in the year. On this date in
Playoff chances improved
A new change in the CHL's playoff format will aid the Youngstown SteelHounds. By TOM WILLIAMS
LOCAL
LOCAL Indians caravan YOUNGSTOWN -- The Cleveland Indians Caravan will make a stop at Youngstown
The Colts are going to the Super Bowl, and Sharon native Marlin Jackson helped make it happen.
The Colts are going to the Super Bowl, and Sharon native Marlin Jackson helped make it happen.
3rd-grade pupils to learn about city
The city schools found an innovative way to meet state education standards. By HAROLD GWIN
Traffic fatality under investigation
Traffic fatality under investigation AUSTINTOWN -- Township police continue to investigate the
"Your language is so offensive and contains not very nice words that inculcates that the nuclear issue is being dealt with a sort of stubbornness."
Opinion: "Your language is so offensive and contains not very nice words that inculcates that the nuclear
THE NUMBERS \ Bears 39, Saints 14
New Orleans0770--14 Chicago313221--39 First Quarter Chi--FG Gould 19, :41. Second Quarter
Fruits, vegetables replace fatty foods
Some 17 states enacted some form of school nutrition legislation in 2005. LODI, N.J. (AP) -- The
Businessman's plea ends pot-factory case
This is the case in which three judges wrote letters in support of a drug peddler. By PATRICIA
Being a better bachelor
When you think it through, it's clear that the ol' pad needs a few niceties, too. By SAM DOLNICK
Alicia Keys offers scholarships in 4 cities
Alicia Keys offers scholarships in 4 cities JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Alicia Keys wants to help
New Mexico governor announces candidacy
Bill Richardson, who is half Mexican, would be the first Hispanic president. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Man arrested after shot is fired
YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man is being held in the Mahoning County jail after family members say he tried
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2020.500--8-2W-413-
"Prison Break" (8 p.m., Fox): Want to watch another kind of dangerous work that's safely fictional? Catch the escapees of "Prison Break," who, since the Fox drama's premiere last season, have labored
"Prison Break" (8 p.m., Fox): Want to watch another kind of dangerous work that's safely fictional?
Popovec leads Canfield to 11th
The Cardinals remained undefeated by rolling past Poland Saturday, 65-34. CANFIELD -- Kate Popovec
YSU fete happy and sad
What a difference a successful playoff run and a great season will make even at the annual post-
NOTEBOOK Australian Open
Fashion talk: Jim Courier and Andy Roddick chatted about fashion before a packed center court crowd.
Cloutier keys big Phantoms' attack
The Phantoms enjoyed a four-goal third period. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN
Hoffman wins his first PGA Tour title
He sank a 4-foot birdie putt to beat John Rollins on the first playoff hole. THOUSAND PALMS,
Roddick will meet old buddy
Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish will be opponents in the Australian open. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) --
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Monday's results At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: 15.68
MEN'S SCORES SUNDAY EAST
MEN'S SCORES SUNDAY EAST Albany, N.Y. 80, Hartford 67 Army 53, Navy 50 Boston U. 59, UMBC 53
Union approves deal by 14 votes
The takeover group would spend 1 million initially to jump-start the Iron City and IC Light brands.
Gallery opens door to world of arts
The art gallery features a display of eclectic artwork, crafts and sculptures. By MARGARET NERY
GRAPE INDUSTRY Wineries put 162B into U.S. economy
The number of wineries in the U.S. is rapidly increasing. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --
WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
No. 2 North Carolina 86, North Carolina State 65 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Ivory Latta scored 20 points
'The Sunshine Boys' keeps New Castle audience laughing
The two leads demonstrate an enthusiasm for their characters. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC Sunday Thousand Palms, Calif. Purse: 5 million LaQuinta Country
About 17 percent of the pavement of interstate highways is in poor or mediocre condition.
About 17 percent of the pavement of interstate highways is in poor or mediocre condition. The Road
Effective complaining should work
Dear Readers: If you bought something that does not work or you are dissatisfied with a service from
GOLF ROUNDUP Sunday's other events
Women's World Cup of Golf SUN CITY, South Africa -- Julieta Granada and Celeste Troche gave
Hugo Chavez to U.S.: 'Go to hell, gringos'
The president was responding to U.S. concern about his growing power. CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) --
Hingis rallies to subdue Li Na
The Swiss ace was able to solve the Chinese standout to gain the quarterfinals. MELBOURNE,
Reports differ on new coach
The Steelers contend that they have not chosen Mike Tomlin or Russ Grimm. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- With
Program has elementary pupils thinking globally
By age 7, pupils are to begin learning a foreign language. BEXLEY, Ohio (AP) -- Elementary school
Residents raise concerns about proposed PUD
The village planning and zoning inspector initially opposed the project. By TIM YOVICH
Diverting program from Shinik Hahm
The program consisted of Barber, Haydn and Shostakovich. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR
Oden almost perfect, Ohio State wins 16th
Greg Oden, a 7-foot freshman, missed only one shot while scoring 29 points. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It
Marquette edges No. 6 Pitt in OT
Dominic James' two free throws with less than a second left insured the win. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dems change tactics on abortion issue
Rep. Tim Ryan, of Niles, D-17th, is supporting a bill to make contraception easier to obtain.
Treatment costs soar over rules on arsenic
Middlefield is being forced to spend 7.4 million to drop the arsenic content. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Building of house draws volunteers
An owner said she got the idea for the house during a recent trip to South Africa. CLEVELAND
Bush should pardon Libby
Opinion: If George W. Bush really wants to strike a blow for justice he should pardon I. Lewis "Scooter"
Raid proves immigration woes are real
Opinion: By JACK Z. SMITH McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS A month ago, federal agents raided meatpacking plants in
Science for preschoolers making a really big splash
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- It was a scene that would have pleased Mister Rogers. A boy and two girls at
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES L.A. Clippers 112, Memphis 91 New York 108, Indiana 106 Charlotte 104,
Distance didn't end her calls
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for almost 20 years. Although we've had our share of
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES USA Agreement reached in class-action suit
Oil sludge was damaging the engines of Camrys and other Toyota models. DETROIT FREE PRESS
WINE PRODUCERS
WINE PRODUCERS Top 10 States with the most wineries, with the number they had in 1999 in
Penguins reach goal by beating Toronto
Pittsburgh now holds one of the Eastern Conference's eight playoff spots. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Simon gives lukewarm apology to contestant
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS PASADENA, Calif. -- Simon Cowell delivered a halfhearted apology Saturday for
Test-driving a pair of lip-care products
WASHINGTON POST TARTE'S FRXTION LIP BALM DUO A chapped, cracked kisser is hardly something to
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Jack Manigault Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
AN EDUCATION
AN EDUCATION Managing money Knowing money: In December, the Ohio Legislature mandated that
DINNER-DANCES
DINNER-DANCES Boardman Township Park will sponsor a semiformal father-daughter dance from 6 to 9
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Bears know how to make a Super Bowl memorable. They're making this one an historic milestone long before it's played.
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago Bears know how to make a Super Bowl memorable. They're making this one
Talks with fire union go to arbiter
Contract negotiations are also under way with police and dispatchers. By JEANNE STARMACK
college results
COLLEGE RESULTS SWIMMING AND DIVING Women Wooster 212, Grove City 76 -- Grove City College is
Baby listed as 'critical'
Baby listed as 'critical' YOUNGSTOWN -- The condition of Kha-Niyah Williams, the 7-month-old baby
Two join Sharon Regional Hospital board
SHARON, Pa. -- Two people with years of community involvement, Angela Palumbo and Bill Perrine,
Storm stretches across Colorado
Snowdrifts reached up to 3 feet, the National Weather Service said. DENVER (AP) -- The latest in a
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Massillon Perry 73, Mooney 40 Massillon 67, Ursuline 53
ROUNDUP Sunday's games
Mavericks 99, Heat 93 MIAMI -- Jerry Stackhouse scored 16 of his 23 points in the final quarter,
Hingis advances
Hingis advances Three-time champion Martina Hingis advanced to the quarterfinals in the Australian
Natural-doughnut makers see others follow lead on trans fats
Doughnut makers search for more healthful recipes. ASSOCIATED PRESS When he first started frying
Traveling public using more phones, fewer CBs
Truckers still find CBs useful. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol fields lots of
Steelers to sign Tomlin today
Nothing official was announced, but several sources are confirming the deal. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Al-Maliki ends protection of radical cleric
With six more deaths reported, the U.S. toll from Saturday reached 25. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: K 10 7 6 2 A J 8 3 J 9 10 3 The
THE NUMBERS \ Colts 38, Patriots 34
New England71476--34 Indianapolis331517--38 First Quarter NE--Mankins fumble recovery in end
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES MAVERICKS 99, HEAT 93 DALLAS (99) -- Howard 9-18 5-7 25, Nowitzki 10-23
Ship off English coast leaks 200 tons of oil
Ship off English coast leaks 200 tons of oil LONDON -- A damaged ship grounded off the English
BRITAIN
Opinion: BRITAIN The Guardian, London, Jan. 13: Departing from elected office according to a timetable
Firefighters probe East Side house blaze
YOUNGSTOWN -- Firefighters are investigating a house fire Sunday afternoon on the city's East Side.
Students to learn money management
Parents with painful financial experiences aren't comfortable teaching finances. COLUMBUS (AP) --
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Actor's Gui (Whitney)5.803.803.00 Names (Pereira)7.404.60
Americans left out of immigration debate
Opinion: By KENRIC WARD SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE As the immigration debate resumes on Capitol Hill,
Cavaliers escape at buzzer
Stephen Jackson's 3-point shot in overtime rattled in and out for the Warriors. OAKLAND, Calif.
'Never mind' on spying
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Bush administration's abrupt acknowledgment that it can, after all, track
Rival factions fail to agree
The Palestinian president and the Hamas leader said they made progress. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) --
Proposal to alter selection for judges
A 14-member nominating commission would be part of the process. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The 1968
OSU ace eclipses 2,000 points
Jessica Davenport's 22 points boosted her over 2,000 career points. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jessica
New faces will highlight game
Six of the 12 starters are first-time All-Stars in Wednesday's showcase. DALLAS (AP) -- The gray
Session to offer review of urban design ideas
Boardman Lake is a model of good stormwater management, the report says. By DENISE DICK
Reportspoint to Tomlin as coach
Two media sites are reporting the deal is done. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers denied
'I'm in it to win,' Clinton asserts
The New York senator is formidable, but the race is 'a marathon,' a rival said. NEW YORK (AP) --
ShotSpotter locates where bullet is fired
Defense attorneys and the system's manufacturer expect a court showdown. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR