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NOW's N.Y. president visits Valley for Hillary
She picked the Valley because of the number of delegates here.
Caroline Kennedy stumps for Obama in Youngstown on Friday
Caroline Kennedy stumps for Obama in Youngstown on Friday YOUNGSTOWN — Caroline Kennedy, the
Niles residents to face $150 fines if house numbers aren’t visible
NILES — Niles residents, whose addresses are not easily visible to emergency vehicles, could face
Valley water agency considers windmills
MINERAL RIDGE — Fears of rising electricity costs due to deregulation and other rate adjustments
Michelle Obama meets Warren audience
WARREN — Every step on his run for the presidency, Barack Obama’s met with critics who dismissed him
Man tortured over drug debt, two arrested
WARREN – Shane DeSmith says he’s had it with street life after being tortured over a $50 drug debt.
Poland schools going to all-day kindergarten
POLAND — Beginning next school year, Poland schools will provide all-day kindergarten, and it’s
Amato arraignment in shooting postponed
LISBON — The arraignment set for Thursday for a Wellsville man accused of shooting his wife to death
School Family Night events canceled
The Family Night events for today and Thursday at Athena, Volney, P. Ross Berry, Hayes and Taft
Photos: Cleveland debate
The gallery features photos from through out the day at Cleveland State University.
Some union jobs at GM getting pay cuts
LORDSTOWN — The auto plant jobs that will receive a 50 percent pay cut have been identified. The
Masury boil alert lifted
MASURY — The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer has lifted the boil alert affecting township
Dogs search Poland Seminary HS
POLAND — Four dogs trained to detect narcotics were deployed at Poland Seminary High School this
Steelers voice Myron Cope dies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Myron Cope, the screechy-voiced announcer whose colorful catch phrases and
Dinner, book fair planned
Dinner, book fair planned BOARDMANSEmD—¬≠—¬≠¬≠Boardman United Methodist Church Preschool and
Dinner will honor Lyder, who retired from YMCA
Dinner will honor Lyder, who retired from YMCA YOUNGSTOWN — A testimonial dinner will be held at 6
Raffle and auction at St. Joseph School
Raffle and auction at St. Joseph School AUSTINTOWN — St. Joseph Home and School Association will
Chinese auction set at Campbell church
Chinese auction set at Campbell church CAMPBELL — St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed
Reunions | Alumni schedule events
REUNIONS XChaney High School Class of 1953 reunion committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at
Packard and Delphi retirees meeting canceled
Packard and Delphi retirees meeting canceled WARREN — The meeting of Packard Electric and Delphi
Food Sales and Dinners | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave, Lake Milton, will
Students weigh in on Obama vs. Clinton
OBAMA VS. CLINTON YSU students Students at Youngstown State University were asked their thoughts
Aey loses ballot fight
The state has a right to set ballot qualifications, the judge ruled. YOUNGS-TOWN — David P.
Brief Starbucks closing gives customers a jolt
Starbucks briefly closed all of its stores to teach new drink-making standards. BOARDMAN —
Snow days have parents scrambling
Most Mahoning Valley schools are approaching or have met their calamity-day limit. When school
Poland seniors petition to keep tradition
Moving commencement inside diminishes students’ academic achievement in favor of athletics, the
City retiree to begin new part-time post
The retire-rehires aren’t receiving ‘sweetheart deals,’ the mayor says. YOUNGSTOWN — Although
YSU study uncovers educational voids
Trustees discussed the possibility of lowering out-of-state tuition rates. YOUNGSTOWN — It
Mental health services suffer
Belmont Pines is planning an addition that will give it 15 more beds. YOUNGSTOWN — Area mental
Strickland’s approval ratings decrease slightly
Ohioans aren’t sold on the governor’s proposals on the economy, gambling and education.
Top 25 Roundup for Tuesday’s other games
MEN No. 18 Vanderbilt 72, No. 1 Tennessee 69 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shan Foster scored 32 points as
Brahmas’ Cacciola blanks SteelHounds, 2-0
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Kevin McLeod and Tyler Skworchinski scored the goals and David
NHL Roundup for Tuesday’s other games
Hurricanes 2, Devils 1, OT RALEIGH, N.C. — Sergei Samsonov tapped in his own rebound with 3:24
In 20th debate, two Dems square off in Cleveland
A key issue was NAFTA, which is wildly unpopular in Ohio. CLEVELAND (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton
Words of wisdom from Fidel? Spare us
Opinion: GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Words of wisdom from Fidel? Spare us WASHINGTON — Those of us in this
Poland defeats Lakeview, 93-66
Poland defeats Lakeview, 93-66 kUNBEATEN POLAND defeated Lakeview, 93-66, in the semifinals of the
Girard to raise water rates 20%, retroactive to Feb. 1
Girard has to pay more for its water and is passing the cost along to its customers. GIRARD —
Agenda for Thursday, February 28, 2008
Agenda Thursday Western Reserve Transit Authority board of trustees, 3 p.m., authority board
Boys basketball Tuesday’s scores area
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S SCORES AREA Division II at Boardman H.S. Poland 93, Lakeview 66
Packard and Delphi retirees meeting canceled
Packard and Delphi retirees meeting canceled WARREN — The meeting of Packard Electric and Delphi
Earthquake strikes Britain
Earthquake strikes Britain MANCHESTER, England — An earthquake struck Britain early Wednesday and
Woman cited for living in uninhabitable dwelling
She and three other women will be back in court next month. YOUNGSTOWN — A city housing code
Changes made at Forum Health
As part of its two-year financial turnaround effort, Forum Health has divested itself of some of its
South Range teacher talks end; union expected to vote soon
NORTH LIMA — The South Range Board of Education has concluded contract talks with the union
Westminster women advance to PAC semifinals with 61-41 victory
The Titans defeated Chatham College for the third time this season. NEW WILMINGTON — The
Nader’s nadir
Nader’s nadir Los Angeles Times: Hey, America, want to hear some secrets the mainstream media and
Area sports digest
area Prep track KENT — The Boardman High girls track 4x800 meter relay team took first place at
Where do Twinkies come from?
Where do Twinkies come from? MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — When Steve Ettlinger donned a hard hat, a
Making the world safe for my father’s chili
Making the world safe for my father’s chili I believe a man is only as good as his meatballs.
De La Hoya has retirement in sight
He’s planning three more bouts before hanging up his gloves. CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Oscar De La
Limbian gets nod in strong race for common pleas judge
Editorial: Limbian gets nod in strong race for common pleas judge Four well-experienced lawyers with varying
Make better-tasting burgers in minutes
Make better-tasting burgers in minutes Tired of fast-food burgers? Here are homemade burgers
5 treated for inhalation after apartment fire
One tenant caught a 3-month-old dropped from a second-floor balcony. WARREN — Delshawn
Rally for WRTA tax
Rally for WRTA tax YOUNGSTOWN — Supporters of the 0.25 percent sales tax proposal to fund the
Man is sentenced for assaulting cop
‘If you fight the law, the law is going to win,’ the judge said. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man was
Area college round-up for Tuesday’s other games
MEN Grove City 88, Waynesburg 73 GROVE CITY, Pa. — Shawn Carr poured in 24 points and added
Military wives suffer due to career pursuits
Opinion: HOW SHE SEES IT Military wives suffer due to career pursuits The U.S. Army recently
Vandals cause heavy damage to Leetonia church
LEETONIA — Police here are seeking information leading to the arrest of the vandal or vandals who
McCain saga: Shoddy story, brilliant politics
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT McCain saga: Shoddy story, brilliant politics Last week’s New York Times
Venezuela’s price-control medicine fails
Opinion: THOMAS SOWELL Venezuela’s price-control medicine fails People on the left often use other
Accused of murder, man to take lie test
YOUNGSTOWN — Court action on murder, attempted murder and felonious assault charges against an East
School board supports application for grant
The village and schools are working together to get sidewalks installed. McDONALD — The
Regional panel looks into flooding
A county commissioner says the region needs to organize to get sewage and flooding project funding.
Police chiefs voice support for Liberty dispatch center
Opinion: Police chiefs voice support for Liberty dispatch center EDITOR: As chiefs of police, we strongly
Method adds life to your spice
heloise Method adds life to your spice Dear Readers: Here come some spice and herb basics —
Savage, Browns set for market
When the free agent market opens Friday expect the Browns to be there. It’s not a matter of if
Drug-resistant TB spreads faster than experts feared
Drug-resistant TB spreads faster than experts feared Only six countries in Africa provided
Perilous mix: Prices soar, economy stalls
Typically, a slowdown in the economy slows inflation, but that’s not what’s happening. WASHINGTON
Penguins add Marian Hossa from Atlanta to help out Crosby
Pittsburgh had to give up quite a bit to get the All-Star forward. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Every time
Fans of the show have conventions, fan magazines and Web sites.
Fans of the show have conventions, fan magazines and Web sites. If there ever was a show
Indians looking to get one more win this year
Last season, one more win would have put them in the World Series. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) —
Clemens won’t talk about report or steroids use
He told reporters it was time to talk about baseball not drugs. KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Roger
Mahoning coroner candidates talk experience, plans for office
The challenger wants to focus on reducing alcohol and drug abuse. YOUNGSTOWN — Twelve years
Two candidatesrun for Trumbull County coroner in the March 4 Democratic primary
Two candidates are running for Trumbull County coroner in the March 4 Democratic primary race. No
Millions of Floridians left without power
Millions of Floridians left without power Up to 3 million people lost power. MIAMI (AP) —
Snowed Out: Postponed games
Games involving Mount Union and Hiram were postponed Tuesday until tonight. Mount Union’s men’s
Ohio Edison sets hearing on rate rise request
Ohio Edison sets hearing on rate rise request A hearing is set for March 6 on an Ohio Edison
Taft center nearly finished
Taft center nearly finished The agency is working on a third high-tech project. YOUNGSTOWN —
UAW members picket at supplier in two states
UAW members picket at supplier in two states The auto supplier continues to supply assembly plants
Local sports event calendar
arm wrestling Greenville Elks Club — has a tournament March 1. Call (724) 988-9526. BASEBALL
Baseball news and notes
Giants: At Scottsdale, Ariz., Omar Vizquel’s ailing knee could keep him out of the lineup on opening
Titans split in PAC tournament
Titans split in PAC tournament Westminster’s women’s basketball team defeated Chatham, but the
GOP advances Dems’ anti-war bill
GOP advances Dems’ anti-war bill Democrats said they welcome a debate on Iraq. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Police seize cash, drugs
Police seize cash, drugs WARREN — Police seized almost $1,500 cash during a drug raid Tuesday
Wildcats, Windham advance in Div. IV
Warren JFK lost to Southington while the Bombers outgunned Fairport Harbor. WARREN —
Poland rebounds to zip to title game
Lakeview started strong but Poland was too tough in the second half. BOARDMAN — The Poland
SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT Tuesday’s cancellations
(All games rescheduled for today at the same time) GIRLS BASKETBALL Division I regional at Canton
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2008
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2008.
Pasta and chicken make quick dinner
Pasta and chicken make quick dinner This pasta dish features Italian flavors, but I’m sure
Attacks target buses in Iraq
Attacks target buses in Iraq BAGHDAD (AP) — Insurgents targeted passenger buses north of Baghdad
Real men can cook
Real men can cook It’s no laughing matter when these clowns invade the kitchen. When it
Dodd endorses Obama
Dodd endorses Obama CLEVELAND — Sen. Christopher Dodd endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack
Adults often change religions
Adults often change religions Ten percent of U.S. adults have left the Catholic Church.
Family mistreats her husband
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Family mistreats her husband Dear Annie: I’ve
Titans fall in PAC quarterfinals, 95-77
Thomas More jumped out early on Westminster and held on for the win. NEW WILMINGTON — During
Conklin stops 50 shots as Pens beat Isles
Evgeni Malkin scored a goal for trade-depleted Pittsburgh. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — If the
New-look Cavs beaten at buzzer by Bucks, 105-102
LeBron James’ final bucket came with too much time on the clock. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Redd hit
At YSU, Chelsea takes questions
Hillary Clinton’s daughter answered questions for about 55 minutes. YOUNGSTOWN — It wasn’t a
Worth Watching: Browns and free agency
Players the Browns might chase in free agency: •DE Antwan Odom, Titans •LB Lance Briggs, Bears •LB
Hoosiers deliver a win to Sampson’s successor
Kosta Koufos scored 21 points for the Buckeyes. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Dan Dakich thinks Indiana
Pirates hope new faces are help
Pittsburgh brought in four players who have been to the World Series. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The
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