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YSU charts course toward recycling honor
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University finished 18th out of 77 colleges and universities involved
Off-duty officer injured in hit and run
SALEM — A Salem police lieutenant was thrown to the side of the road while a pickup truck was
Man arrested after police chase from Pa.
ENON VALLEY, Pa. — A man was arrested after a police chase that began at Vine and Main streets here
Kennedy: ‘Stand together for Barack Obama’
Kennedy: ‘Stand together for Barack Obama’ YOUNGSTOWN — Sen. Edward Kennedy came to Youngstown to
Fatal accident in Bristol Township
Fatal accident in Bristol Township BRISTOL — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-
Austintown considers closing Davis Elementary
The district expects enrollment to be stable in the next 10 years. AUSTINTOWN — Big changes
Pavlik backers show and tell their support
Kelly’s fans believe he will win. LAS VEGAS —The fighters may have had the bulging biceps,
Love goes into Russian teen’s prosthetic legs
With his new legs, he stands about 5 feet 10 inches — but he’s walking taller than that.
Kennedy’s visit to YSU to promote Obama
YOUNGSTOWN — Sen. Edward Kennedy is coming to Youngstown State University today to campaign for Sen.
Obama to come to YSU to rally supporters
Obama attended an invitation-only fundraiser in Boardman last year. YOUNGSTOWN — Leading
Hometown haven At East Side Civics, Pavlik can be himself
Here, Kelly Pavlik is known for throwing darts and playing pingpong. YOUNGSTOWN — The folks at
Despite crash, cops prefer Fords
‘The consensus of the FOP is we still like the Fords,’ one patrol officer said. AUSTINTOWN —
Naval petty officer describes his efforts against the war in Iraq
The speaker has been in the Navy since 2004. NEW WILMING- TON, Pa. — Charges that the United
Business news digest
REGION F.N.B. Corp. board declares dividend CANFIELD — The board of directors of Farmers
F.N.B. Corp. grows in Pittsburgh
The offer includes a 42-percent premium for the Pittsburgh company’s stock. HERMITAGE, Pa.
Man faces charges in deaths of wife, kids
The Canadian citizen is accused of stabbing his wife to death, then killing the children in a house
Stars galore in mat meet
West Branch moved 10, Howland eight and Hubbard six to the semifinals. BELOIT — When it
In Ohio stumping, Clinton draws contrasts with Obama, McCain
McCain made some jabs at Obama over whether he’d accept public funding. LYNDHURST, Ohio (AP) —
Taylor: I’ll win this time He blames complacency for his loss to Pavlik in their first fight
Friday’s weigh-in seemed awful similar to the one in September. LAS VEGAS — Jermain Taylor
Boardman’s Aldan swims to state competition
CLEVELAND — Boardman High freshman Ashley Aldan has qualfied for the state meet following Division I
Rampage baffles many who knew Ill. gunman
Authorities have not found a suicide note. DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — If there is such a thing as a
10 Falcons advance to semifinals
Girard’s team is third in Division III. AUSTINTOWN — Ten athletes will be wrestling for Fitch High
Hitt, Kanetsky propel Hubbard
Earlier this week, Corey Hitt surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career. LIBERTY — The
N.Y. official investigates popular cadaver exhibit
One of the exhibits is on display at a Cincinnati museum. NEW YORK (AP) — The company running
Jury must choose life or death for Cutts
Jury must choose life or death for Cutts hA DEPUTY SHERIFF handcuffs Bobby Cutts Jr. after guilty
Hubbard sails past Liberty
Hubbard sails past Liberty The Hubbard High basketball team used a 7-0 run in the third quarter to
Plan: higher Medicare premiums for rich
About 4.5 percent of users would be affected in 2009. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration
Hubbard’s Lias waits, waits and waits, then wins on pin
The patient and top-seeded junior wrestler advanced to today’s semifinals. BELOIT — The first
Phantoms net shootout win over N. Stars
Chad Boeckman connected for the winning goal. BOARDMAN — Chad Boeckman’s goal in the shootout
Insurance fraud case brings sentence
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Westmoreland County man has been sentenced to three years’ probation for
Pirates’ new manager likes first drill
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — New Pittsburgh manager John Russell acknowledges that nothing the Pirates did
Ohio encourages absentee voting
Any registered voter can vote by absentee ballot. COLUMBUS (AP) — Election officials expect a
Today is Saturday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2008. There are 319 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2008. There are 319 days left in the year. On this date
FIGHT CARD Pavlik-Taylor II
MAIN EVENT Kelly Pavlik (32-0, 29 KOs) of Youngstown vs. Jermain Taylor (27-1-1, 17 KOs) of Little
VLADISLAV MAKAROV Background
Coning and going: Vlad Makarov arrived Dec. 17 in the United States and will return to Russia on
University of Akron tells of Quaker Square usage
A campus survey turned up 17 suggestions for use of available space. AKRON — The University of
AUSTINTOWN’S ELEMENTARIES By the numbers:
SchoolCurrent% of current enrollment capacity used* Davis203 56.3 Lloyd 316 59.1 Lynn Kirk
Accused of assault, board member resigns
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A Butler County school board member accused of assaulting a woman at his tavern
Hamas must end attacks
Opinion: Miami Herald: If the terrorists of Hamas were firing lethal rockets into any country besides Israel,
“Racing for Time” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Charles S. Dutton directed and stars in
“Racing for Time” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Charles S. Dutton directed and stars in “Racing For Time,” a
Chinese actress faces shoplifting charge
Chinese actress faces shoplifting charge LOS ANGELES — Bai Ling’s good looks and eccentric outfits
It’s too early for history Pavlik has a ways to go before he joins the legends
Matchmaker Bruce Trampler says more time is needed for a career evaluation. Bruce Trampler
Man faces two felony drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Two felony drug charges filed against Shon D. Rankin, 28, of Brooklyn Avenue were bound
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES REGULAR SEASON Warren Harding 107, Chaney 49
Red knot birds need our assistance
As most of us eagerly await the end of winter, some residents of Tierra del Fuego at the southern
Computer virus starting in China causing concerns
Some experts worry the virus could be a precursor to a larger attack. An insidious computer
Cities get shortchanged in Bush’s spending plan
Editorial: Lost in all the chatter about the economic stimulus package, the Democratic and Republican primary
Ruling favors city worker
A state law now bans residency requirements. YOUNGS-TOWN — A magistrate has ordered the city
THE VICTIMS
DANIEL PARMENTER: The 20-year-old sophomore from Westchester was studying finance at NIU, and sold
Tribe’s Byrd still mum on answers about HGH
The pitcher’s punishment hasn’t been revealed. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Paul Byrd arrived at
Obama excels as a political orator
Opinion: Barack Obama is easily the best political orator in my lifetime, but not in the republic’s lifetime.
Man sentenced for selling tiger skin
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 61-year-old western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to six months of home
2 teams likely to be penalized
Inspectors found violations on cars owned by Earnhardt Jr. and Waltrip. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)
Bridge building contest planned
Teams of students will be building bridges out of balsa wood and glue. YOUNGSTOWN — The First
Pavlik trunks: Phantom plus Y, S and U
LAS VEGAS — Youngstown middleweight Kelly Pavlik has become friendly with Phantom Fireworks owner
Gearing up for spring? Some fish are already biting
Winter’s just getting silly now, even as we edge closer to spring and the time when everything grand
Councilman: Mayor faces fight after cruiser veto
Council will have the chance to challenge the mayor’s veto Feb. 25. GIRARD — Mayor James Melfi
Who will the talk radio haters love?
Opinion: I’m worried about hate radio. It could be losing its influence. If hate radio loses its
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. CBS’
PAVLIK NOTEBOOK
PAVLIK NOTEBOOK From Las Vegas Ohioans out west: Several travelers out of Cleveland Hopkins
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT All libraries normally open Mondays in the Public Library of Youngstown &
club calendar
club calendar ATHLETIC GROUPS XGirard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m.
KINDERGARTEN Registration
KINDERGARTEN Registration Schools are beginning to register children for kindergarten for the
Court reinstates license
The former aide is in the housing rehab business. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated
‘Extreme Makeover’ volunteers feted
The students prepared a banquet honoring those who worked on the project. CANFIELD — Some Mahoning
ROTC training set
ROTC training set YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University ROTC cadets will be using Wick Park for
Let’s take a bite out of gingivitis in pets
heloise Let’s take a bite out of gingivitis in pets Dear Readers: If you’ve noticed
It’s Mom’s house, so she just walks in
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox It’s Mom’s house, so she just walks in Dear
Study: Rejection of requests led to deaths of Marines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of U.S. Marines have been killed or injured by roadside bombs in Iraq
Speeding high in suburban, urban counties
COLUMBUS (AP) — Suburban and urban Ohio counties lead the state in traffic tickets for what the
VERDICT BREAKDOWN | The details
A look at the jury’s verdict Friday against former Canton police officer Bobby Cutts Jr.: Innocent
East 50, Mooney 49
East 50, Mooney 49 YOUNGSTOWN — Kenny Carter led the Panthers (10-10, 2-3) with 14 points, six
Talk of Clinton’s demise premature
Opinion: Forget the scenarios of a stalemated Democratic convention or unelected delegates overriding elected
2008 MATH COUNTS
2008 MATH COUNTS The following team and individual winners of the 2008 Mathcounts Competition
Suspect in two killings to stand trial
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A suburban Pittsburgh man accused of fatally shooting two Robert Morris University
Huckabee rocks the boat with use of Boston song
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The chief songwriter and founder of the band Boston has more than a feeling
Fossett declared dead
Fossett declared dead CHICAGO — Steve Fossett, the multimillionaire aviation and sailing record
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.
Cortland’s Rotary Club panel invites professionals to school
CORTLAND — The Vocational Committee of the Rotary Club of Cortland is inviting area business
Best Buy annual profits smaller than expected
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Best Buy said its annual profit would be smaller than expected, hurt by a slowing
YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s games
YSU MEN (8-17, 4-11) vs. VALPARAISO (14-11, 5-8) When: 8:05 p.m. Where: Athletics-Recreation
Sunday news programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable
Another Calif. trophy in sight
Phil Mickelson is off to a good start at the PGA Northern Trust Open. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil
Cutts’ life now in jury’s hands
The ex-police officer was found guilty of killing Jessie Davis and her unborn child. CANTON (AP) —
How does Kelly Pavlik stack up against five top middleweights?
BOXING Middleweights A look at how Kelly Pavlik stacks up against five of the top middleweights
Ford’s workforce in Ohio to be part of second round of buyouts
DETROIT (AP) — The current round of early retirement and buyout offers to most of Ford Motor Co.’s
Wounded ’Hounds rebound
Newcomers played a key role in Youngstown’s 4-2 victory over Oklahoma City. YOUNGSTOWN —
Youngstown man faces charges tied to home invasion
A man was shot in the stomach in the home invasion. YOUNGSTOWN — An East High Avenue man has
Rancher’s video set is the best
DALLAS — During a recent bout with whatever upper respiratory crud is going around these days, I
Farina in 1,000 circle
Renee Farina from Boardman is bringing down the curtain on an outstanding career for the West
Benefit concert planned
Benefit concert planned YOUNGSTOWN — A concert to benefit the two surviving members of the
Toy sellers crack down on manufacturer
Wal-Mart and Toys ‘R’ Us are among those looking to make toys more safe. NEW YORK (AP) — After
Speaker scheduled by Rose Society
Speaker scheduled by Rose Society YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Rose Society has announced that