News for February 20, 2008

No resolution to Boardman layoff issue

BOARDMAN — Township employees will have to wait at least another week before learning how the layoff

Howland woman to participate in Miss Ohio pageant in June

HOWLAND — Heather Wells, 18, daughter of Dennis and Andrea Wells of Howland, was recently crowned

5-year-olds spread message about March for Babies

YOUNGSTOWN — The March of Dimes’ 2008 National Ambassador Child and Lake Milton’s Andrew Bouch Jr.,

Connection to perform at Disney World

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Connection, Youngstown city school’s high-energy song and dance troupe,

Club South members locked out

BOARDMAN — Club South members arrived Wednesday expecting to work out but found a locked door and a

Dann wants to intervene in Aey complaint

YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann’s office seeks to intervene to defend the

Pavlik-Taylor II to be re-broadcast on HBO

HBO will present a replay of Kelly Pavlik’s second fight against Jermain Taylor Saturday at 9:30

ESPN’s Melrose coming to Chevy Centre

ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose will be at the Chevrolet Centre March 1 when the Youngstown

Thunder signs two linemen

The af2 Office assigned two linemen to the Mahoning Valley Thunder Wednesday, Josh Tanner (6-foot-2,

Canfield-ELO boys basketball game rescheduled

Canfield’s boys varsity basketball game against East Liverpool, which was postponed earlier in

Port authority, Chamber renew ties

VIENNA – The Western Reserve Port Authority and Regional Chamber have renewed their partnership to

Columbiana commissioners OK option on 4.6 acres

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners have approved a six-month option to buy land for a new

Harvest for Hunger kickoff event is Friday

Harvest for Hunger kickoff event is Friday YOUNGSTOWN — The 17th annual Harvest for Hunger kickoff

Phone problems plague Columbiana Co. Courthouse

Phone problems plague Columbiana Co. Courthouse LISBON — The Columbiana County Courthouse is

$20.8 million offered for Blackhawk

YOUNGSTOWN — An Illinois company is offering $20.8 million for Blackhawk Automotive Plastics, which

7th Ward Citizens Coalition candidates’ forum set Thursday

7th Ward Citizens Coalition candidates’ forum set Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — 7th Ward Citizens

Ohio Supreme Court: Sex offender does not have to move

Ohio Supreme Court: Sex offender does not have to move COLUMBUS (AP) — A sex offender may not be

Film star appears today at Obama office opening in Youngstown

Film star appears today at Obama office opening in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — Emmy-award winning

Gephardt at union hall today for Hillary Clinton

Gephardt at union hall today for Hillary Clinton WARREN — Richard Gephardt, former minority leader

Business mixer set Thursday at downtown Buffalo Wild Wings

Business mixer set Thursday at downtown Buffalo Wild Wings YOUNGSTOWN — Buffalo Wild Wings, 50

Club South health club forced to close by building owner

BOARDMAN — The bar is the only thing still open at the Club South health club on Tiffany Boulevard.

State awards four anti-litter grants

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention, through the Ohio Dept. of Natural

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Austintown Optimists will serve a pasta dinnerfrom 4 to 7 p.m.

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For local law enforcement, candidate visits take a chunk of budget

Local police snipers, traffic and crowd control are necessary for safety. YOUNGSTOWN — Though

Politicos do well at sites in the Mahoning Valley

Local venues are picking up some of the costs of hosting political rallies. YOUNGSTOWN —

Trying to keep Aey on ballot

Removing Aey from the ballot is contrary to voters’ rights, a lawyer argues. YOUNGS-TOWN —

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Debates in court races scheduled for broadcast

Candidates will be questioned by journalists and the Mahoning County Bar Association president.

Facing deficit, trustees to discuss layoffs

Trustees aren’t blaming employees, one trustee says, but labor comprises the bulk of the budget.

CIC officials reviewing mission

Of the 12 properties held by the CIC, only three are seen as potential development sites.

RMI’s parent touts ’07 records

The company’s senior executives will be leaving Weathersfield soon. WEATHERSFIELD — The parent

Concert honors arson victims

One song honored those who lost loved ones to violence. YOUNGSTOWN — Gwendolyn McCall recalled

Man who lived in park is taken to mission

GIRARD — A homeless man spent eight months camping in a make-shift tent in Liberty Park, according

Additional charge considered in death

NEW CASTLE — The Lawrence County district attorney says he’ll meet with police and the family of a

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Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2008. There are 315 days left in the year. On this date

Toskala’s 26 saves too much for Blue Jackets

Toronto handed Columbus a 3-1 setback on Tuesday. TORONTO (AP) — Vesa Toskala made 26 saves while

NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games

Canadiens 6, Rangers 5, SO MONTREAL — Michael Ryder scored three times and the Montreal Canadiens

Hospitals settle suit in killer nurse case

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The families of New Jersey patients murdered by a serial killer nurse have

Obama takes upper hand in Dem race

Most cable-TV stations indicated where they stood by cutting off coverage of the Youngstown rally.

NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games

Knicks 113, Wizards 100, OT WASHINGTON — Zach Randolph had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal

Council eliminates safety director’s post

Committee members talked to communities in three counties. SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said he

Liberty falls to ’Dogs

West Branch beat Struthers in the other Division II game. BOARDMAN — Jon Kittle scored 22

No hope for Cuba

No hope for Cuba kDESPITE HAVING openly wished for Fidel Castro’s demise and the end of his rule

Verizon’s latest deal likely to start price war

The offer will create ‘repercussions for years to come,’ an analyst says. NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon

Man charged in home invasion

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — New Wilmington police arrested a man wanted in a home invasion in Farrell.

Shortage likely, prosecutor’s office says

Offender roundups are a response to a growing criminal caseload. LISBON — Columbiana County

Food sales and dinners in the area

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY X Austintown Optimists will serve a pasta dinnerfrom 4 to 7 p.m.

Commissioners not liable, signed deal says

The port authority seeks to buy land for the proposed coal-to-fuel plant. LISBON — The

Castro’s era ends with only a hint of change in Cuba

Editorial: Castro’s era ends with only a hint of change in Cuba Nearly a half-century ago, a young

Counties must provide paper ballots, court says

COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge says Ohio counties don’t have the power to challenge an order from the

Apology is a baseball trend

The big thing at spring training is players apologizing for doing wrong. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) —

Plan will use Navy missile to destroy U.S. spy satellite

Aviators and mariners have been warned to steer clear of the fallout area. WASHINGTON (AP) — An

Chemicals tied to male reproductive trouble

Herbicides, chemicals and pollution over half a century have weakened the reproductive capacity of

15 legislators endorse Obama

COLUMBUS — Fifteen state legislators, including three from the Mahoning Valley, today endorsed

YSU BASKETBALL Today’s game

YSU (8-18, 4-12) vs. UW-GREEN BAY (13-12, 7-8) When: 7:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center

2 Warren men charged in Bazetta break-in, chase

The arrests may have solved eight break-ins in Bazetta and Champion townships, police say. BAZETTA

Error correction on Baptist Church story

GETTING IT RIGHT Phillips Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 1407 Victor Ave., will sponsor a

Iraqis die trying to defuse rockets meant for base

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — As many as 15 Iraqi policemen responding to an attack against U.S. bases were

World News

WORLD Credit Suisse reports $1B hit in first quarter GENEVA — After seeming to have skirted the

She is fed up with Jill’s outrageous lies

Annie’s mailbox She is fed up with Jill’s outrageous lies Dear Annie: My sister-in-law,

Ruling is setback to wiretap challengers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court rejected a challenge Tuesday to the Bush administration’s

Finally: Kidd back with former team

He was dealt from the Nets to the Mavericks as part of an eight-player deal. DALLAS (AP) — Jason

Oil futures surpass $100/barrel

Concerns over OPEC and a refinery outage pushed oil prices higher. NEW YORK (AP) — Oil futures

Pavlik-Duddy fight likely in June

Pavlik’s first title defense probably will be against the Irishman in New York City. John

Stadium renovation gets detoured

The board meets next Tuesday to vote on rebidding the renovation project. STRUTHERS — A

Office aids in county cases

Attorney General Marc Dann started the unit to help overloaded prosecutors. COLUMBUS (AP) — One

Pakistani elections deal blow to Pervez Musharraf

As few as 40 seats in the 342-seat assembly went to Musharraf allies. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan —

Passport Fair planned for Niles Post Office

Expedited passports will cost you more. NILES — A Passport Fair sponsored by the U.S. Postal

Arrests in The Valley

Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office, the county’s Special Response Team, and the U.S. Marshal’s

Misplaced hope can be dangerous

Opinion: Cal Thomas Misplaced hope can be dangerous “Hope is a dangerous thing,” says “Red” to “Andy” in

Look to Kurdistan for inspiration in Iraq

Opinion: how he sees it Look to Kurdistan for inspiration in Iraq WASHINGTON — Aside from the obvious

Study: Patients in cardiac arrest after 11 p.m. more likely to die

There was no difference in the emergency room between day and night survival. CHICAGO (AP) — Many

Tuesday’S boy's basketball results

TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Division I at Canton Civic Center Massillon 51,

Phillis, Walker, Carter lead United victory

SALEM — Jimmy Phillis scored 19 points to lead three United players in double figures as the Golden

Penguins rally for 3-2 victory against Florida

Ryan Malone scored twice in the final three minutes for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The

Warren board looks to preserve facade

Once the structure is gone, it’s gone forever, a resident warned. WARREN — The board of

Canfield defeated 54-45 by GlenOak

Boardman fell to Massillon in the other Division I contest. CANTON — Trailing 24-22 at the

James has triple-double but Cavs lose to Rockets

Houston continued its hot streak with a 93-85 win in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) — Shane Battier

Bluejays winless, but not losers

Despite going 0-21 record, J-M grew as a team looking forward to next season. STRUTHERS — The

Bristol, Mogadore post convincing Division IV wins

The Panthers routed Ledgemont and the Wildcats rolled over Bloomfield. WARREN — Bristol and

Mineral Ridge, Girard advance in Div. III sectional play

The Rams toppled Mathews and the Indians rolled past Brookfield. HOWLAND — Mineral Ridge and

Rep: Relieve USDA of food safety duties

Phone messages left for USDA spokesman Keith Williams and Westland president Steve Mendell were not

Kennedy Catholic rolls past Union City in district opener

SHARON — When you’ve won 10 consecutive district basketball championships, what do you do for an

Clinton: I’m ready to lead now

The candidate appeared an hour later than her scheduled time. YOUNGSTOWN — Hillary Clinton

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Tiger needs perfect record to win tourney

MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger Woods has not lost a tournament in nearly six months, which has fueled

Democrats rally against McCain

Ohio’s economy and jobless rate are a major issue in the upcoming election. COLUMBUS (AP) —

Moral costs of socializedmedicine

Opinion: HOW SHE SEES IT Moral costs of socializedmedicine Anyone who considers Canada’s health

Pink, husband split

Pink, husband split NEW YORK — Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart have separated after two years

Valley Sports digest for February 20, 2008

AREA Prep hockey team goes 1-1-1 EUCLID — The Cardinal Mooney/Ursuline hockey club finished with

Bush sees little chance of change in policy with Fidel Castro gone

As long as Raul Castro is in charge, the embargo will stand, U.S. officials said. WASHINGTON (AP)

Bucs’ Bay detecting optimism in camp

Although previously critical of the team make-up, he has found hope at camp. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6 p.m., in the elementary building. Mahoning

Next up in Congress: A Britney investigation?

Next up in Congress: A Britney investigation? Sacramento Bee: It’s far from summertime, but the

Kurds in Iraq undermining compromise

Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT Kurds in Iraq undermining compromise WASHINGTON — Increasingly, Iraq’s Kurds

Sabathia’s days with Indians may be numbered

The 27-year-old pitcher is eligible for free agency after the 2008 season. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP)

Risky-pregnancy series for moms over 35

Risky-pregnancy series for moms over 35 AKRON — The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Akron

For Josh Turner, new Opry member, everything is fine

The young country singer was a nominee as 2007 Male Vocalist. Considering 2008 is not even 2

Device helps wine lovers

The Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator is not exactly a kitchen essential, unless Frasier and Niles are

She doesn’t want sister-in-law as godparent

Dear Annie: My husband and I are expecting a baby soon. One of his sisters has asked if she and her

Snapz gains followers

We’re already getting submissions for our upcoming snapz reader participation photo pages. People

Ex-boyfriend held in burglary

AUSTINTOWN — A 16-year-old South Raccoon Road boy faces juvenile charges of aggravated burglary and

BOARDMAN | Pay rates

The amounts on these union employee hourly pay scales are to be paid this year, showing the lowest

Please shift your attention to delicious cheese sticks

I drive stick. Because I like to. True, it’s outmoded and unnecessary and more work. But it’s also

Longtime love offers lessons of the heart

One of my favorite spectator sports involves watching long-married couples interact. Their gestures

Gephardt at union hall

Gephardt at union hall WARREN — Richard Gephardt, former minority leader in the U.S. House of

Go for the Oreos to make low-calorie pie?

I love getting recipe requests from readers, and many of you have asked me to lighten up a decadent

Pa. woman wins car from ‘Deal’ show

GREENVILLE, Pa. — A Jamestown, Pa., woman will accept a 2008 Mustang convertible after winning the

Locally grown food can enliven your diet

Over the past several years more and more people have been realizing the importance of living and

‘Fat’ raisins give cookies special heft

Pastry chef Sherry Yard always made these cookies for events attended by Bill Clinton when he was

LeBron not enough

LeBron not enough The Houston Rockets tied a team record with their ninth straight road win, 93-85

Remove two-term limit for president

Opinion: DAN K. THOMASSON Remove two-term limit for president WASHINGTON — The next 11 months are

A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.

A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Feb. 11

Cancer deaths increase in U.S., reversing trend

The rate of cancer is still declining, however. ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. cancer deaths rose by more

Bush: Stop ethnic violence

Bush: Stop ethnic violence KIGALI, Rwanda — On ground haunted by one of the worst atrocities of

Treasurer is criticized over firing method

A second deputy in the treasurer’s office quit after being there a month. NEW CASTLE — The

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