News for February 11, 2008

Thunder signs defensive back Skodak

BOARDMAN — Defensive back James Skodak has been assigned to the Mahoning Valley Thunder by af2.

Lowellville and Mathews advance

HUBBARD — Third-seeded Lowellville and Mathews posted very different victories Monday night in the

Liberty wins, Mooney falls in openers

AUSTINTOWN — The Poland High girls basketball team won only four games all season but that didn’t

Petitions aim to stop Wal-Mart in Canfield Township

CANFIELD — A township resident has created a petition that he hopes residents will sign to show

Deep cuts discussed in Boardman

BOARDMAN — There was talk of eliminating all but the highest priority police calls and doing away

Man in intensive care after Austintown beating

AUSTINTOWN — George S. Stephens, 38, of Stratford Road, Boardman, was in the intensive care unit of

Voluntary manslaughter charged in Milton death

AUSTINTOWN — The man accused of killing a 28-year-old Diamond man in Lake Milton Thursday night was

Girard council OKs six new police cars; veto looms

GIRARD — City council has given the green light to purchase six new police cruisers at a total cost

Lakeview OKs retirements of five teachers

CORTLAND — The number of teacher cuts that could come if a March tax levy fails may be reduced or

Trampler helped guide Pavlik’s career

On Jan. 23, 2004 — 19 fights into Kelly Pavlik’s career — Top Rank matchmaker Bruce Trampler took

Poland wins AP poll championship

Poland High’s unbeaten boys basketball team was accorded the Associated Press championship in voting

Ohio GOP critical of Dann use of campaign funds

LIBERTY — The Ohio Republican Party is considering filing a complaint with the Ohio Elections

KSU Trumbull getting an overhaul

COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released $260,940 Monday for renovations at Kent State

Feds accuse man of stealing from informant

YOUNGSTOWN — A complaint filed in federal court accuses a South Side man of ripping off $1,500 from

Man held in Warren rape case

WARREN – A 36-year-old Warren man was charged Monday in connection with the weekend rape of a woman.

Attorney will speak on Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd

SALEM — Atty. Timothy R. Brookes will discuss Depression-era criminal Charles “Pretty Boy” Floyd at

Recycling drive will be Saturday on the South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — An electronics recycling drive will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Mahoning

Couple arrested in Niles burglary

NILES – Two people were charged today in connection with the Sunday morning burglary of a Pearl

Woman charged with robbery in cell phone theft

BOARDMAN — A 21-year-old Southern Boulevard woman was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery,

SteelHounds’s Maslonka called up

YOUNGSTOWN — SteelHounds idefenseman Milan Maslonka has been called up the American Hockey League’s

Trumbull animal welfare league plans open house

LORDSTOWN – Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County is holding Special Valentine’s Open House for

Fire damages barn in Vienna Township

VIENNA – A heating lamp used in a pole barn to keep some animals warm started a fire that resulted

Tuesday weather expected to be an unpleasant mix

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley’s strange winter weather takes another turn Tuesday as we get away

Quaker Steak &Lube hires outside CEO

SHARON, Pa. — A Los Angeles executive from Sizzler USA will become chief executive of Quaker Steak &

Route 7 in Hubbard Township to reopen shortly

HUBBARD — A low-hanging telephone line forced the closing of state Route 7 between Chestnut Ridge

None of 16 occupants hurt in Youngstown house fire

YOUNGSTOWN — Sixteen occupants, from 8 months to 35 years old, were found uninjured after a mattress

WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public

SALES • Salvation Army Thrift Store in Austin Center, Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, is open from 10

No. 14 Indiana downs OSU for big road win

D.J. White and Eric Gordon were key contributors for the Hoosiers. COLUMBUS (AP) — Indiana coach

Struthers girls win; swimmers qualify

CAMPBELL — Ashley Galbraith scored 25 points and Halle Minchin-Skook added 17, leading Struthers

Man linked to snakes surrenders to face stolen-vehicle charge

YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph Barker, 34, turned himself in to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office late

Study: ID theft more likely through traditional means

People are most likely to be victimized through theft or loss of a wallet or credit card. NEW YORK

Poll: 61% believe U.S. is in recession

The cooling housing market, tighter credit and higher food prices were cited by those polled.

Iraq will challenge the next president

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Right up through Super Tuesday, the war in Iraq had been playing an ambiguous role in

SteelHounds snap skid; Beech posts a shutout

Joel Irving scored twice and set up another goal in Youngstown’s 4-0 victory. YOUNGSTOWN —

Greater Youngstown Bowling Association

AREA GYBA Masters YOUNGSTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Bowling Association’s 22nd annual Masters

Boys area basketball scores

BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA Columbiana 87, Beaver Local 74 Conneaut 64, Badger 49

Writers strike swiftly nears a conclusion

The tentative contract gives writers a share of the digital-media market. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The

WOMEN’S TOP 25 \ Sunday’s games

No. 19 Ohio St. 80, Wisconsin 77 MADISON, Wis. — Marscilla Packer scored 23 points, Jantel

Burton, ex-girlfriend fighting over assets

Burton, ex-girlfriend fighting over assets LOS ANGELES — Mediation talks collapsed between Tim

Iraqi leaders must find way to stabilize country, Gates says

The defense secretary said he would encourage continued efforts to reach a power-sharing plan.

Pentagon can put its trust in Sikorsky

Opinion: This year’s defense budget request, submitted to Congress last week, reveals the Marine One

Nuggets’ Anthony powers blast of Cavs

LeBron James sat out the fourth as Cleveland was drilled by 30 points at home. CLEVELAND (AP) —

Car bomb kills at least 23 civilians in Baghdad

Many others died in violence throughout northern Iraq on Sunday. BAGHDAD (AP) — A car bomb

Residents begin their effort to take back neighborhoods

Fifty percent of Youngstown residents feel unsafe in their neighborhoods at night, a 2004 study

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Waltrip secures Daytona position

He’ll be in the front row for Sunday’s race. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A cheating scandal sent

Junior back in forefront after victory

Dale Earnhardt Jr. snapped his two-year winless streak. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt

Superdelegate support gives Clinton advantage despite Obama’s victories

Superdelegates can decide on their own whom to support. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton

Mystery continues regarding the spate of food poisonings

JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Feb. 6: The mystery continues regarding the spate of food poisonings

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Staying humble Pavlik’s trainer remains true to his roots

Jack Loew’s world hasn’t changed substantially since last September’s big win. YOUNGSTOWN —

Who should pay for Iraq, Afghanistan wars?

Opinion: Since 2001 when “the war on terror” began, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reports $649.9

Economy gets shot in arm, whether it needs it or not

Editorial: Economy gets shot in arm, whether it needs it or not A month ago, worries about the economy

Penguin bowlers cash in

While $400 might seem like a paltry amount by Las Vegas standards, the Youngstown State women’s

Payday lending: Is it help or trap?

Activists are asking the state to crack down on payday lending. Frank Sinkovich is proud to be

High winds, bitter cold hit Midwest

It was so cold Sunday in the Upper Midwest, and visibility was so poor in blowing snow, that church

Killer instinct: Pavlik was asked whether he thought Taylor lacked a killer instinct

Killer instinct: Pavlik was asked whether he thought Taylor lacked a killer instinct, contributing

Today is Monday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2008. There are 324 days left in the year. On this date in

Send a viral Valentine

Send a viral Valentine Chicago Tribune: This holiday season, 26.4 million people visited a Web

A lesson in Liberty: Votes should count for something

Opinion: A lesson in Liberty: Votes should count for something EDITOR: Ever hear the statement, “Why

The maximum costs for taking out a 14-day loan at a payday lender:

The maximum costs for taking out a 14-day loan at a payday lender: $100 LOAN Fee: $10 Interest

Soldier guilty of killing unarmed civilian

BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. Army sniper convicted of killing an unarmed Iraqi civilian and planting

Saudis aren’t keen on easing the price of oil

Opinion: Here’s one of the most important puzzles of global oil security: Since the late 1970s, Saudi Arabia

GRAMMY WINNERS | Partial list

Partial list of winners at Sunday’s 50th Annual Grammy Awards: Song of the Year: “Rehab,” Amy

Winehouse wins five Grammys

Kanye West took home four of the awards. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amy Winehouse may have been physically

Vikes’ Peterson is MVP as NFC wins Pro Bowl

Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens caught two touchdown passes. HONOLULU (AP) — Adrian Peterson stood

Buckeyes listless in loss

Buckeyes listless in loss Indiana came to Value City Arena Sunday and handed Ohio State a 59-53

Economist predicts sales of cars will drop

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The next five months or so will be difficult ones for U.S. auto dealers, with

Malkin scores 4 points; Pens edge Flyers, 4-3

The Russian produced seven points this weekend. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin’s parents can’t

Bowling Green defeats Toledo; Buffalo edges E. Michigan by 4

BOWLING GREEN — Nate Miller scored 21 points and had 11 rebounds as Bowling Green rolled past

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Gift to fund Rich Center study of home-outreach program

YOUNGSTOWN — The Rich Center for Autism will use a $113,000 gift from Toula Phillips and her late

Zorn sneaks up to Redskins boss

The former NFL quarterback is a surprise hire by Dan Snyder. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Always the

NHL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games

Kings 3, Blue Jackets 2, SO COLUMBUS — Patrick O’Sullivan scored the tie-breaking goal in the

12,000 refugees flee

12,000 refugees flee GENEVA — Up to 12,000 refugees fled Sudan’s Darfur region to neighboring Chad

Maine Dems give Obama another win

Turnout was heavy despite snow and wind. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Barack Obama defeated Hillary

Clinton campaign manager out

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton replaced campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle

MEN’S ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games

No. 3 North Carolina 103, Clemson 93, 2 OT CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough scored 13 of his

NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

Lakers 104, Heat 94 MIAMI — Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Los Angeles used a 16-2 second-half

Singh falters, Lowery wins 3rd

Steve Lowery captured the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Steve Lowery had

Minorities invited to be police

YOUNGSTOWN — He may still be in training, but Damon Perry knows well that sometimes police officers’

Cub Scout saves brother

The boy’s parents intend to reward their son for his level-headedness. McDONALD — Dinner began

Federal jury to hear case of boy shot by trooper

The shooting occurred during a foot chase after the 12-year-old was stopped in a stolen SUV.

Firefighters battle 2 blazes in bitter cold

Firefighters battle 2 blazes in bitter cold YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Fire Department fought two

Fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Daniell A. Strebler The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking

Niles meters to go online

The city’s four meter readers won’t lose their jobs. NILES — Meter readers here will be going

Album features hair of 12 presidents

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It might be the strangest way to spend Presidents Day. For the first time, The

Trustees trying to resolve budget shortfall

Two trustees praised the ideas of the third trustee. BOARDMAN — Stay tuned for more discussion

Boccieri: GOP considering redistricting

COLUMBUS — State Sen. John Boccieri, D-33rd, contended in a statement Sunday that Republican leaders

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