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WRTA officials make last pitch for sales tax
YOUNGSTOWN — Western Reserve Transit Authority officials made their last pleas for the 0.25 percent
Man’s death ruled a homicide
MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County coroner has ruled the death of a man whose body was found in woods
More staff cuts are coming, Youngstown schools chief says
YOUNGSTOWN — The staff reductions aren’t over yet, Superintendent Wendy Webb told Youngstown City
2 plead guilty to robbing drivers
YOUNGSTOWN — Two young men pleaded guilty as charged to robberies of pizza delivery drivers at two
In plea deal, man gets 10-year term for rapes
YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old Austintown man is going to prison for 10 years for raping a boy and a
Estate of ear surgeon reaches settlement
WARREN — The estate of a renowned Warren ear surgeon, who was piloting his own plane when it crashed
Harding advances to district final
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS — Warren Harding defeated Bedford, 65-59, Thursday, advancing to the Division I
Wrestling | Division I update
COLUMBUS — Tony Jameson of Fitch High began his quest for a fourth state championship with a 23-20
Pittsburgh man bilks car dealership
Pittsburgh man bilks car dealership AUSTINTOWN — A Pittsburgh man has been charged with auto
Get Out The Vote event is Saturday
Get Out The Vote event is Saturday YOUNGSTOWN — A Get Out the Vote effort will take place Saturday
Clinton, Obama surrogates in town Friday
Clinton, Obama surrogates in town Friday YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland and former House
Wrestling | Division II updates
COLUMBUS — Howland’s Kyle Leek pulled off one of the biggest wins of the first round Thursday at the
Live | Division III wrestling
COLUMBUS — Brookfield’s Tyler Thompson and Eric Crabtree of Wellsville won their first-round matches
Nine citizens naturalized in Mahoning County
YOUNGSTOWN— Judge Timothy E. Franken of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court naturalized nine citizens
Browns tender Anderson 1-year offer
The Browns want quarterback Derek Anderson back, but are prepared to begin the Brady Quinn era if no
City board OKs demolitions for YSU project
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $393,000 contract to have six structures
Youngstown approves contract to aid YSU project
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $393,000 contract to have six structures
Pavlik could make first title defense in Atlantic City
Pavlik likely to fight in Atlantic City in June.
Fourth arrest in Warren torture case
WARREN – A fourth person has been arrested in connection with the weekend torture of a 25-year-old
McDonald schedules kindergarten registration
McDONALD — The village school district will hold kindergarten registration from 9 to 11 a.m.
Lawyer says Sheriff Smith will plead guilty to OVI
LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith is to plead guilty to a charge of operating a motor
PUCO gives Youngstown fire department $5,589
YOUNGSTOWN — A $5,589 hazardous materials training grant has been awarded to the Youngstown Fire
Man dies in fall from bridge in Mill Creek Park
YOUNGSTOWN — A man died after being found in an icy stream near Lanterman’s Falls in Mill Creek Park
Baby-sitting class to be offered in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — The American Red Cross baby-sitter training course will be offered at Austintown Middle
Man pulled from icy water
XXX YOUNGSTOWN — A man was found in an icy stream near Lanterman’s Falls in Mill Creek Park early
Heartland school plans its annual auction
Heartland school plans its annual auction COLUMBIANA — Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsburgh
Benefit dinner set
Benefit dinner set BOARDMAN — The cafeteria at Boardman High School, 7777 Glenwood Ave., will be
Bake sale will aid Scleroderma Foundation
Bake sale will aid Scleroderma Foundation YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group is
Victory Christian School plans large auction
Victory Christian School plans large auction NILES — Victory Christian School, 2053 Pleasant
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Tribute Several black officeholders, past and present, were honored at the
Barack proves naysayers wrong, wife says
Michell Obama spoke of change and hope at Packard Music Hall. WARREN — Every step on his run
Trustees point to deficit in 42 layoffs
Township trustees want the unions to reopen their contracts to possibly reduce the layoff numbers.
Schools plan more staff reductions
Cuts this year and more planned for 2008-09 will total 236 jobs and $14 million. YOUNGSTOWN —
GM IDs jobs to be hit by 50% pay cut
Look for GM to cut its work force with annual buyouts, an analyst says. LORDSTOWN — Auto plant
Valley water agency considers windmills
A rate increase of up to 40 percent is possible from the district’s electric supplier. MINERAL
Man tortured over drug deal says he will change his life
A detective says evidence in the torture is falling into line. WARREN — Shane DeSmith says
Warren fire chief praises man who saved woman from fire
The woman was lying near the door, her couch on fire, the neighbor says. WARREN — Thaddeus
Sheriff withdraws request for jury trial
CAMBRIDGE — Columbiana County Sheriff David L. Smith has withdrawn both a request for a jury trial
Columbiana Co. commissioners work on economic development
LISBON — Columbiana County Commissioner Penny Traina thinks the county is moving forward. “I
Bernanke: Fed ready to lower rates again
Bernanke: Fed ready to lower rates again The country should prepare for a sluggish economy, the
REGION
REGION Ill. company OK’d as bidder for Blackhawk YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Kay Woods of U.S. Bankruptcy
DQ franchisees sue corporation over revamping
DQ franchisees sue corporation over revamping Dairy Queen franchisees say costly upgrades are
Honda set to close motorcycle plant
Honda set to close motorcycle plant Honda will find other work for 450 workers when the plant
Crude oil prices hit $102/barrel
Crude oil prices hit $102/barrel Oil prices remain high despite rising inventories. NEW YORK
Panel: Get kids flu shots
Panel: Get kids flu shots FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — All school-age children should get a flu
STAFF REDUCTIONS
STAFF REDUCTIONS Youngstown city schools City school officials are proposing an additional 140
BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN Township layoffs Township trustees announced the layoffs of 30 full-time and 12 part-
Mohawk gets kindergartner suspended
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A kindergarten pupil with a freshly spiked Mohawk haircut has been suspended by
Obama battles false links to Islam
The senator has said many times he’s a Christian. WASHINGTON (AP) — For Barack Obama, it is an
Gunman opens fire at bank in Conn.; 7 schools locked down
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a bank Wednesday, then fled, police said. Seven
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Charise L. Savich and Michael H. Savich, dissolution
Pavlik should know next opponent soon
Leading contenders are Marco Antonio Rubio and Giovanni Lorenzo. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Middleweight
James’ milestone still not enough
James became the youngest player to reach 10,000 points, but Boston won. BOSTON (AP) — LeBron
California drops SRU
CALIFORNIA, Pa. — Slippery Rock was denied sole possession of fourth place in the Pennsylvania State
Leftover 2004 funds to fill requests
Wilmington Township’s sewer project on Bend Road will be fully funded. MERCER, Pa. —
The ’70s become the decade of choice for period comedy
‘Semi-Pro’ is just the latest in a list that includes ‘Starsky & Hutch’ and ‘Dazed and Confused.’
WRESTLEMANIA
When the high school wrestling season began in December, every Valley wrestler had the same ultimate
NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s other games
Raptors 107, Timberwolves 85 TORONTO — Chris Bosh scored 28 points, T.J. Ford had 16 and the
MTV’s ‘True Life’ films YSU student
YOUNGSTOWN — A production crew from MTV’s “True Life” documentary series is on the Youngstown State
AT A GLANCE | State wrestling
When: Today through Saturday Where: Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center at Ohio State
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “And Then They Came for Me — Remembering the World of Anne Frank,” a production of B’nai
Smith deserves top spot in Trumbull engineer’s office
Opinion: Smith deserves top spot in Trumbull engineer’s office Trumbull County Engineer John Latell isn’t
YSU softball team eyes Horizon title
The senior-laden Penguins begin their season today in California. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
High blood pressure? Try beet juice
graedons |People’s Herbal Pharmacy High blood pressure? Try beet juice Q. Is there anything in
Victims speak out about abuse at children’s home
Victims speak out about abuse at children’s home At least 150 people have come forward with
Canfield board OKs pact extensions
CANFIELD — The Canfield school board approved four-year contract extensions for the superintendent
Today is Thursday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2008. There are 307 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2008. There are 307 days left in the year. On this date
Artist incorporates graffiti, Chinese lettering in exhibit
WARREN — Youngstown artist Jim Pernotto has found inspiration in graffiti and Chinese calligraphy.
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: The Sadies with Bob’s Country Bunker When: 9 p.m. Sunday Where: Cedars Lounge,
Clinton and Obama are blind to reality that is Iraq today
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Clinton and Obama are blind to reality that is Iraq today As the race for
Council overrides mayor’s car veto
GIRARD — City council voted 7-0 to override the mayor’s veto in the latest chapter in the
BASEBALL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Steroids: Roger Clemens failed to convince Congress he was telling the truth. So the leaders of a
Plan to enforce house number visibility
NILES — City residents, whose addresses are not easily visible to emergency vehicles, could face
‘THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL’
‘THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL’ Grade: D Director: Justin Chadwick Rating: PG-13 (violence, sexual
Huckabee’s ‘Fair Tax’ warrants attention
Opinion: STAR PARKER Huckabee’s ‘Fair Tax’ warrants attention With the wide public sympathy today
New York Philharmonic ends visit to North Korea
New York Philharmonic ends visit to North Korea PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korean and American
Iraq presidential council rejects election plan
Iraq presidential council rejects election plan The U.S. hopes the new elections in October will
Warren board OKs designs for 2 schools
The high school preservation committee should be in place this week, a board member says.
Big scary numbers
Opinion: Big scary numbers Scripps Howard: The federal government is out with a scary new report on the
Whoopi accepts apology for Oscar omission
NEW YORK (AP) — Whoopi Goldberg has accepted an apology from producer Gil Cates for not including
Crash victim is ‘critical’
Crash victim is ‘critical’ MERCER, Pa. — A woman who suffered injuries in a car accident Tuesday
Cemetery-theft charge
Cemetery-theft charge LISBON — A Damascus woman is charged with theft in connection with taking
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Sharks 4, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS — Brian Campbell notched his first point for San Jose and the
FORUM HEALTH Leadership changes
Dr. Keith Ghezzi, who for two years has led the financial turnaround effort at Forum Health as its
Liberty 911 center is needed
Opinion: Liberty 911 center is needed EDITOR: After being defeated in the November General Election, the
Poland schools are going to all-day kindergarten beginning next year with no fee. Kindergarten
Poland schools are going to all-day kindergarten beginning next year with no fee. Kindergarten
Negative campaign charged in Trumbull engineer’s race
Despite allegations, county engineer candidate Randy Smith says he’s running a positive campaign.
Ex-officer spared death penalty for killing ex-lover, unborn baby
Parole will be possible after 57 years. CANTON (AP) — The mother of a pregnant woman killed by her
ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA
ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA ‘Semi-Pro,’ comedy with Ferrell, opens k“Semi-Pro,” a comedy starring Will
YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s game
YSU WOMEN (12-13, 7-7) vs. BUTLER (17-9, 7-8) When: 7:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV:
Pirates’ Russell looking forward to debut
It’s not an official game, but he’s anxious to start managing. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — John Russell
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Memphis 82, Tulsa 67 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Willie Kemp scored 14 points and keyed a first
Britain acquires major art collection at discount
LONDON (AP) — A British art dealer said Wednesday that he has agreed to sell a major collection of
Austintown woman wins Vindy Oscars contest
The retiree made some lucky guesses. Delores Lettera of Austintown is the winner of The
Hafner hoping to use spring to regain swing
The Tribe’s heavy hitter wasn’t the same last season. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — As the
U.S. teen starved with host family
U.S. teen starved with host family The teen’s parents are considering filing a lawsuit.
RICKLES AND PHILBIN AT THE HARV: Don Rickles and Regis Philbin will headline a comedy show at
RICKLES AND PHILBIN AT THE HARV: Don Rickles and Regis Philbin will headline a comedy show at
Courteney Cox’s ‘Dirt’ will mirror real celebs
The drama is trying something new this season. A tabloid headline about the second season of
Ferrell gets few assists in sports farce ‘Semi-Pro’
The supporting cast didn’t have anything funny to work with. Woody Harrelson jabs a knife
“It’s very important that the Turks make this operation as short as possible and then
Opinion: “It’s very important that the Turks make this operation as short as possible and then leave. They
Underwood digs deep into ‘Therapy’ character
The accomplished actor plays an Iraq war veteran in the HBO drama series. LOS ANGELES —
LeShawn Tucker releases debut CD
LeShawn Tucker releases debut CD YOUNGSTOWN — LeShawn Tucker’s debut album, “Stuck In Love,”
McCain, Obama spar over al-Qaida presence in Iraq
One superdelegate has switched support from Clinton to Obama. COLUMBUS — John McCain and Barack
Bake sale will aid Scleroderma Foundation
Bake sale will aid Scleroderma Foundation YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Scleroderma Support Group is
Her husband, ‘Aldo,’ is addicted to child pornography
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Her husband, ‘Aldo,’ is addicted to child
The Sadies showcase vocals on new album, ‘New Seasons’
The Canadian band is returning to Youngstown for a show at Cedars. To say The Sadies are
The Hives break out in different direction
The band recorded two songs with hip-hop artist/producer Pharrell Williams. The Hives are a
The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Downtown Youngstown, is holding The Stage once
The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Downtown Youngstown, is holding The Stage once
Games on the air
FRIDAY 6:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) High school basketball: Kennedy Catholic vs. Elk County
BOYS SCORING OFFENSE
BOYS SCORING OFFENSE TeamRecordAvg. Poland22-091.1 Warren Harding20-179.7 Columbiana20-176.6
Canfield runs away in Div. II regional win
The Cardinals rolled over Canal Fulton Northwest 80-45. BARBERTON — Depending on which bench
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Division I at Canton Civic Center Boardman 41,
West Branch advances to Div. II district final
The Warriors held off Streetsboro 73-63 and face Poland on Saturday. BOARDMAN — West Branch
Howland advances to meet Boardman in regional final
The Tigers, behind Alexa Williams, turned back Mayfield 49-42. CANTON — Once Howland senior
Boardman continues regional run
Despite injuries and foul trouble, the Spartans beat Akron Kenmore 41-38. CANTON — Despite
Brookfield’s season ends, 49-43
The Warriors lost to Rootstown in the Division III regional semifinals. CUYAHOGA FALLS — The
Columbiana rallies for two-point win
The Clippers overcame a 14-point deficit. STRUTHERS — No lead is safe where there is the will
McCain owes TheTimes a thank-you for its story
Opinion: GEORGE F. WILL McCain owes TheTimes a thank-you for its story WASHINGTON — Certain kinds of
“High School Reunion” (9 p.m., TV Land): The bully, the rebel, the drama queen, the
“High School Reunion” (9 p.m., TV Land): The bully, the rebel, the drama queen, the jock, the
Reader shares her favorite time-tested hints
heloise Reader shares her favorite time-tested hints Dear Heloise: I thought I would share some
Schools chief attends creativity forum
Most students are not passive learners today, the superintendent said. CANFIELD — Adults can
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
William F. Buckley Jr. dies at 82
A leading conservative voice, Buckley founded the magazine National Review. NEW YORK (AP) —
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Forum: Sales, closings are over
Trumbull Memorial is in better financial shape than Northside Medical Center, the new CEO said.
‘PENELOPE’
‘PENELOPE’ Grade: C Director: Mark Palansky Running time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Rating: PG for
‘Boleyn Girl’ is nothing more than a soap
The film fails to live up to its promises. The oversexed soap opera that history remembers as
Event honors black officials
The first black Valley officeholder was Watson Williams, who was elected constable in 1890.
After heading ‘Down the Road,’ singer finds self in Youngstown
Palka will be at Cedars Lounge on Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — Singer-songwriter Matt Palka is
Poland board approves all-day kindergarten
An all-day program allows teachers more time to work with pupils. POLAND — Beginning next
Is Clinton victim of media gender bias?
Opinion: BONNIE ERBE Is Clinton victim of media gender bias? Are media outlets biased against Sen.
Ursuline, Campbell reach final
It marks the third straight time the two have met for the Div. III district title. SALEM — An
‘Penelope’ comes close to charming
The cast is terrific, with Christina Ricci in the title role. “Penelope” is a generally