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SteelHounds lose, 7-3, to Colorado
LOVELAND, Colo. — The Youngstown SteelHounds fell to the Colorado Eagles by a score of 7-3 on Friday
Poland, Lakeview advance in hoops
BOARDMAN — It’ll be an all-Bulldog district semifinal on Tuesday at 7 p.m. when Poland (21-0) and
Canfield’s Trebilcock breaks record
CANTON — Canfield sophomore Garrett Trebilcock broke his own school record in the 200-yard
Back to jail for man who got county settlement
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who received a lawsuit settlement from Mahoning County after having been twice
Man gets 3 years in prison in death of girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old Austintown man is going to prison for three years after pleading guilty
$196,000 for Beatitude House program
WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, is scheduled to present a $196,000 check to Beatitude
Youngstown files to stop lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN — The city filed a motion to dismiss a wrongful-termination lawsuit filed against it by
City rehires retired development official
YOUNGSTOWN — The city has rehired a recently retired economic development office employee for the
Retired Mahoning County Sheriff lieutenant to run as independent candidate
YOUNGSTOWN — Howard Faison, a retired Mahoning County Sheriff’s lieutenant, filed nominating
The latest Chevrolet Cobalt is designed for a race track near you
The latest Chevrolet Cobalt is designed for a race track near you. The turbocharged Cobalt SS is
Boccieri leads in dollars in 16th District
State Sen. John Boccieri’s financial advantage over others vying for the open 16th Congressional
Man killed in crash with salt truck
NORTH LIMA — The 22-year-old Austintown man killed this morning after losing control of his 2003
Plenty of paper ballots ready for March 4 primary in Mahoning, Trumbull
Plenty of paper ballots ready for March 4 primary in Mahoning, Trumbull YOUNGSTOWN — There should
High tech meets high power in new Dodge Challenger
High tech meets high power in new Dodge Challenger
Columbiana town hall event for today canceled
Columbiana town hall event for today canceled The Columbiana County Business Town Hall Meeting
Austintown man dies in crash
Austintown man dies in crash BEAVER TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Austintown man died today after
Ford shows off new technology in Cleveland
Ford has a huge display its biggest ever at the Cleveland Auto Show.
Mahoning County sobriety checkpoint canceled
Mahoning County sobriety checkpoint canceled The sobriety checkpoint that had been scheduled for
Harding High School preservation committee meets Sunday
Harding High School preservation committee meets Sunday WARREN — The Committee to Save Warren G.
Canfield council evaluates candidates for city manager’s job
Canfield council evaluates candidates for city manager’s job CANFIELD — City council has begun to
Divorce recovery workshop scheduled
Divorce recovery workshop scheduled WARREN — A divorce recovery workshop will be held from 7 to 9
Hartford Fire Association and Fire Department plan benefit Breakfast
Breakfast is planned VERNON — Hartford Fire Association and Burghill-Vernon Fire Department will
AMVETS to hold testimonial dinner set in March
Testimonial dinner set BOARDMAN — The AMVETS Department of Ohio is having a testimonial dinner on
Spring fashion show at Youngstown Club
Spring fashion show at Youngstown Club YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited to attend a special
Craft vendors sought for Caleb Cope benefit
Craft vendors sought for Caleb Cope benefit SALEM — A day of raging wheels and crafts has been
‘Tuff Times Tea’ planned
‘Tuff Times Tea’ planned NILES — Pleasant Valley Church, 2055 Pleasant Valley Road, Niles, is
Wilmington Township Civic League announces events
Wilmington Township league announces events NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. ¬≠— Wilmington Township Civic
Welsh society to hold St. David’s Day banquet
Welsh society to hold St. David’s Day banquet YOUNGSTOWN — St. David’s Society of Youngstown will
Area groups announce activities
c_ AUXILIARIES • Flora McDonald Auxiliary will meet for dessert at 1 p.m. March 1 the home of
Valley becomes ground zero for Democrats
Opinion: Between Feb. 14 and this past Wednesday was probably the busiest seven-day period for Democratic presidential politics in the Mahoning Valley in a very, very long time.
Today is Friday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2008. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2008. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date in
Democratic candidates are mostly civil in debate
The candidates sparred about health care, a main issue of the campaign. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —
McCain denies any romance with lobbyist
Huckabee, leading rival for the GOP nomination, dismissed the allegation. WASHINGTON — John
Dann won’t endorse any candidates, his spokesman says
The two congressmen who ºrepresent the Valley haven’t endorsed. LIBERTY — His wife is
Black-issues symposium attracts only 1 candidate
Obama, the black candidate, won’t attend the symposium on black issues. WASHINGTON —
Canfield advances to district finals
Canfield advances to district finals kTHE CANFIELD GIRLS basketball team defeated Kenston 54-34
Clinton, Obama spend big
Clinton, Obama spend big WASHINGTON — One million dollars a day. As Democratic Sens. Barack
Earthquake strikes northeastern Nevada
WELLS, Nev. (AP) — Windows shattered and building facades and signs fell, but no one was seriously
Flu vaccine to protect against 3 new strains
WASHINGTON (AP) — Next year’s flu vaccine is getting a complete overhaul to provide protection
Indians take field, but only after putting 2007 to rest
While Cleveland made few changes, Detroit, picked up several key acquisition. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.
Reed Sorenson off to strong start in his third full NASCAR season
While most of the attention during the offseason has been on his older and far more experienced
Girls basketball Thursday’s scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Tournament Division I at Alliance Boardman 38, N.
Woods, Stricker win, Mickelson eliminated
Sixteen players went home Thursday in the Accenture Match Play Championship. MARANA, Ariz. (AP) —
Jaric’s 12th-place finish leads area divers
CANTON — A pair of sophomores — Elizabeth Wilkens of Canfield and Tricia Vallinger of Poland — and
Vickers lobbies for recycling
The sport is already doing some things to make an environmental impact. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)
Owner tells Pirates: Ignore last 15 years
After changing the front office, owner Bob Nutting is challenging the players. BRADENTON, Fla.
Preview: SteelHounds visit Colorado tonight
Schedule: The SteelHounds are on the road; they visit the Colorado Eagles tonight (9:05 p.m.) then
Embattled coach Sampson is on the bubble at Indiana
Indiana denies that it will make assistant Dan Dakich the interim coach. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) —
Area has the best in OAC
Two Youngstown-area women — Heather Gilmour and Mary Vallinger — who swim for different teams and
Lewis, Browns in accord
The running back agreed to a three-year contract to stay with Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) — Running
Malkin’s points key Pens’ victory
Pittsburgh rallied for a 5-4 victory in Montreal. MONTREAL (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored his 35th
Hammering out ‘blended’ series in final stages
The two have gone head to head for drivers, sponsors and TV ratings, generally losing out on all
Golf Round-up for Thursday’s other events
Fields Open KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Michelle Wie got off to a promising start in her first tournament
Area has three at NFL draft combine
Changing the postseason seeding is being considered by the league. INDIANAPOLIS — Three college
Hartford-native looks to move up in NASCAR
Sunday: Hartford-native Dave Blaney was running in the top 10 at the Daytona 500 before he was
Beet juice mix to pretreat roads gets good reviews
Geomelt uses beet juice, the waste product left after the sugar has been extracted from sugar beets.
NHL Round-up for Thursday’s other games
Blue Jackets 3, Senators 2, SO OTTAWA — Rick Nash scored in regulation and in a shootout for
Judge: City must give worker his job back
The worker must be reinstated to his prior job and pay level. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge James C. Evans
NBA Round-up for Thursday’s games
Spurs 100, Timberwolves 99 MINNEAPOLIS — Manu Ginobili hit a jumper from the top of the key with
Candidates lend thousands to their election campaigns
A sitting judge has more than $100,000 in outstanding loans. YOUNGSTOWN — Running for elected
Curves of Poland joins food drive
POLAND — Curves of Poland, Center Road, will again be joining the World Wide Curves organization in
Clinic for addicts worries residents
In New Castle, there was widespread opposition to a methadone clinic from residents and businesses.
College students raise $6,500
The local campus is sending two students to the dance marathon this year. SHARON, Pa. — Penn State
Britain: U.S. used island in moving terror suspects
The CIA admitted giving Britain incorrect information previously. LONDON (AP) — In an embarrassing
China asks U.S. for information on missile hit
BEIJING (AP) — China asked the U.S. on Thursday to release data on the missile hit on an ailing spy
Relay for Life event calendar for the area
The Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event, which gives cancer survivors a
Iron and String honors four employees
Iron and String honors four employees YOUNGSTOWN — Iron and String Life Enhancement Inc., 12 S.
Warren rapist sent to prison
The convicted Warren rapist accused his victim of raping him. WARREN — Judge John M. Stuard is
J-M superintendent plans to retire July 31
An emergency operating renewal levy also was discussed. NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton Board
Welsh society to hold St. David’s Day banquet
Welsh society to hold St. David’s Day banquet YOUNGSTOWN — St. David’s Society of Youngstown will
Friendly fire hits the sky
Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT Friendly fire hits the sky Wednesday night, three Navy warships waited in
Police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Feb. 16 Theft: A Windel Way
Campaign finance pre-primary reports
Pre-primary campaign finance reports for the time between Jan. 1 and Feb. 13 for those running in
U.S. warns Serbia after mob attacks embassy
The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned the attacks. WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States
McDonald, Leetonia set for round three
The teams split their regular season meeting. HUBBARD — Much more will be at stake Saturday
Panel to recommend reaccreditation for YSU
A proposal to offer a new doctorate in physical therapy also won approval. YOUNGSTOWN — It was
Poll: Ohio goes to Clinton; race even in Texas
Ohioans are focused on the economy and health care, but in Texas, health care is the top issue.
Cavs acquire Bulls’ Wallace
Danny Ferry traded half of his roster for a new core to surround LeBron James. CLEVELAND (AP) — At
Call for cleaner days
Call for cleaner days Racecar driver Brian Vickers hopes to see NASCAR develop more eco-friendly
U.N. to U.S.: Work to stop racial bias
A member of the human rights panel said evidence of police brutality is alarming. GENEVA (AP) —
Valley news
Fights at high schools YOUNGSTOWN — Two 16-year-old girls stopped fighting at East High School
Board urges voters to pass 9.5-mill levy
One board member said more cuts should have already been shown to voters. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Judge denies ballot order for Aey
It would be nearly impossible to restore Aey’s name to all ballots, an elections board official
South Range, Rovers advance
The top-seeded Raiders will play No. 2-seed Rootstown Saturday in the Division III district final.
Grand jury to weigh Masury rape charge
BROOKFIELD –A 24-year-old Masury man has been bound over to the Trumbull County grand jury on a
64 clerk of courts workers get 3% raises
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have approved a 3 percent pay increase retroactive to
Jet crash investigation
Jet crash investigation PENSACOLA, Fla. — Investigators were searching in the Gulf of Mexico on
County to seek grant for travel center
WARREN — The Trumbull County commissioners have given their permission for the county to seek a
Boardman road department employees agree to zero percent raise
Members of the Township Workers Association, which represents 28 workers in the township road
Layoffs of 13 likely in road department
Union members also had agreed to a reduction in their clothing allowance and increased health
Al-Sadr to reveal his decision on extending Mahdi cease-fire
The cease-fire has been an important factor in reducing violence in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) —
Administration makes damage-control effort
The State Department sent its top lawyer to London to try to defuse anger. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Young voters gain attention of candidates
Rock the Vote registered 600,000 new young voters since August. COLUMBUS (AP) — Text messages
Sharif must pay damages for slugging attendant
Sharif must pay damages for slugging attendant LOS ANGELES — A parking lot attendant who claimed
Howland gains district final, jolts Brecksville
The Howland girls have won 20 games for the third consecutive season. SOLON — If there’s one
Gains’ experience outweighs opponent’s good intentions
Editorial: Gains’ experience outweighs opponent’s good intentions We have not always been the most stalwart
‘Compulsive fans’ help TMBG plan unique concert set lists
The group has a lucrative sideline doing kids music. There’s something to be said about having
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls school board, special work session, 9:30 a.m., Roby Lee’s Restaurant,
McCain may come to regret promises
Opinion: Carl Leubsdorf McCain may come to regret promises As he received former President George
Boyfriend ‘Chet’ is content with just a live-in relationship
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Boyfriend ‘Chet’ is content with just a live-in
Practice makes perfect
Opinion: Practice makes perfect EDITOR: Three cheers for Don Hanni, Jim Graham and Bert de Souza. These
club calendar
club calendar AUXILIARIES X Flora McDonald Auxiliary will meet for dessert at 1 p.m. March 1 the
Can FEMA be trusted?
Can FEMA be trusted? Long Island Newsday: Relying on the Federal Emergency Management Agency can
Dan Lowry is finalist in NASCAR contest
NEW WATERFORD — Dan Lowry is one of two finalists for the “Your Name Here 400” promotion, sponsored
She gets hang of storing jewelry
heloise She gets hang of storing jewelry Dear Heloise: I have a lot of costume jewelry, and
Jury hears 2 views in woman’s assault trial
He was there to shut off power for nonpayment of her bill. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A woman accused
Great White can’t break tie to fire
A memorial cross honoring guitarist Ty Longley of Brookfield was uprooted. PROVIDENCE, R.I. —
Boardman pupils get hooked on crocheting
The pupils’ project helps people in need with hand-made afghans and clothing. SEVENTH-AND
Official: Let both sides be heard
CANFIELD — A Canfield Township Zoning Commission member says it’s only fair that any Canfield area
Aldous spreads message through eclectic sound
The Valley band is going to tour the Midwest this summer. A round band fitting into a square
Pakistan repudiates Islamists in election
Opinion: Trudy Rubin Pakistan repudiates Islamists in election The most important elections this year
Girard nurse threatened in e-mail hit-man hoax
The FBI has received 115 reports of the e-mail scam. GIRARD — Judith Signoriello would seem an
Baseball news and notes
Red Sox: Manny Ramirez is in midseason form. The big bopper with his own style — on and off the
Top 25 Round-up for Thursday’s games
WOMEN No. 20 Ohio St. 69, Iowa 56 COLUMBUS — Ashlee Trebilcock and Jantel Lavender each scored
Pentagon monitors debris from satellite
Critics question whether the shootdown was necessary. WASHINGTON (AP) — The military Thursday was
Three studies find new indicators for risk of stroke
Calcium buildup in arteries, insulin problems and the tendency to nod off might point to risk
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