News for February 29, 2008

Moraine State Park seeks volunteers

BUTLER — A volunteer rally for the Moraine Park Summer Festival is being held at 7 p.m. Monday at

Green Township Relay for Life team will meet Tuesday

GREENFORD — Green Township’s Faith, Hope and Love Relay for Life team will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at

Five goal frenzy sparks Phantoms

The Mahoning Valley Phantoms scored the first five goals of the game and went on to defeat the

SteelHounds win, sign 19-year-old

Chris Richards scored his 200th Central Hockey League goal to lead the SteelHounds past the Wichita

Here are tonight’s Ohio Lottery numbers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Here are the Ohio Lottery day and night selections Friday: NIGHT Drawings

City schools to sign “Covenant with the Community”

YOUNGSTOWN — City, Youngstown State University and city school board representatives will sign a

Canfield assistant chief completes executive law-enforcement course

CANFIELD — Assistant Chief Charles Colucci of the Canfield Police Department has graduated from the

Trumbull Democrats file complaint against Smith

WARREN — Leadership of the Trumbull County Democratic Party has filed a complaint with the Ohio

Two vehicle crash kills East Palestine man

NEGLEY – One motorist was killed and another injured today in a two-vehicle crash on state Route

Boardman edges Howland in OT

CANTON — Boardman rallied to force overtime and went on to defeat Howland, 43-35, in the girls

Boardman advances to state

CANTON — For the second time in four seasons, the Boardman High girls basketball team has earned a

Canfield falls in regional final

BARBERTON — Hathaway Brown defeated Canfield, 45-41, in the girls Division II regional basketball

Columbiana edges McDonald for Div. IV title

STRUTHERS — Columbiana defeated McDonald, 73-67, to win the Division IV boys district basketball

Four Valley wrestlers chase state titles

Boil order issued for water users in parts of Canfield

CANFIELD — A precautionary boil order for Callahan Road, Neff Drive, Neff Court, Skyline Drive,

Surrogates for Obama, Clinton visit Valley

YOUNGSTOWN — President Kennedy’s daughter, the governor and a ex-U.S. House majority leader made

Jeff Wilkins announces retirement

Jeff Wilkins, the St. Louis Rams’ career leading scorer and the best active long-range kicker in the

Independent seeks Columbiana commissioner seat

LISBON — A Salem man has filed to run as an independent candidate for Columbiana County

Benefit dinner for Columbiana pound

LISBON — A Voice for Columbiana County Dogs, a volunteer group, will have a benefit dinner for the

Experts were wrong: Ohio does matter

Opinion: DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Experts were wrong: Ohio does matter Ohio Demo-cratic voters were

Columbiana County absentee balloting

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections is reminding voters they can cast an absentee

Sobriety checkpoint planned

Barring inclement weather, a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Mahoning County from 10 p.m. today

Williams: NAFTA has ‘crippling’ effect on city agreements

The Youngstown mayor made the comments at his first public Obama campaign activity. YOUNGSTOWN

More staff cuts are coming, Youngstown schools chief says

Five board members are headed to Orlando. YOUNGSTOWN — The staff reductions aren’t over yet,

In survey, Cobalt scores well in cost of ownership

Consumer Reports says General Motors overall score also improved. The Chevrolet Cobalt fares

WRTA officials make last pitch for sales tax

The city has been the transit authority’s main financial supporter. YOUNGSTOWN — Western Reserve

Panel: Much work remains to fight racism

For a while, blacks who attended a theatrical show had to sit in the balcony. YOUNGSTOWN —

Sheriff to enter plea of guilty

The party chairman said the sheriff ‘did one heck of a fine job.’ LISBON — Columbiana County

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School-closing idea prompts questions

Lloyd Elementary School has 25 or more children in its kindergarten and third-grade classrooms, one

133 at YSU to retire under incentive

The program will save the university $2.6 million a year in salary costs. YOUNGSTOWN — A

Police substation opens in Mecca

The substation will allow deputies to spend more time on patrol duty, the sheriff says. MECCA

Sheriff’s races spice up elections

Only the Trumbull County sheriff has a challenger in Tuesday’s primary. It was only last month

Guiding youths to a good life

The program teaches youths how to apply biblical passages in their lives. YOUNGSTOWN — The

Clinton counts on strong support from women

Polls show Clinton with the advantage among Ohio women. COLUMBUS (AP) — Fighting to survive,

Deal with the trade-offs

Deal with the trade-offs Los Angeles Times: The 14-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement

Ford Motor urges owners to act immediately on recall

Ford Motor urges owners to act immediately on recall The defect has led to dozens of lawsuits over

OHIO

OHIO Cortland Bancorp dividend CORTLAND — The board of directors of Cortland Bancorp declared a

Price of crude oil hits another record

Price of crude oil hits another record A weak dollar is attracting investors to oil, which props

GDP rises only 0.6% in 4th quarter of ’07

GDP rises only 0.6% in 4th quarter of ’07 The economy has lost all the momentum created last fall.

Ohio law makes demands on sheriff candidates

Editorial: Ohio law makes demands on sheriff candidates The Ohio Supreme Court and U.S. District Judge Peter

PREVIEW Phantoms

Scheduled: The Phantoms play host to the Alpena IceDiggers tonight and Saturday at the Ice Zone.

Chanel gets off to strong start, rolls past McDonald in regional

The Firebirds scored 20 of the first 22 points en route to a 64-27 semifinal win. MASSILLON —

Clinton, Obama surrogates to stop in the Valley today

YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland and former House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt were to return to

PREVIEW SteelHounds

Scheduled: The SteelHounds play host to the Wichita Thunder tonight, Saturday and Sunday at the

German zoo shows off new polar bear cub

German zoo shows off new polar bear cub STUTTGART, Germany — After Knut and Flocke, welcome

Indians launch Grapefruit season with 12-2 victory

Young players helped the Tribe overwhelm the Astros in chilly Florida weather. WINTER HAVEN,

Pittsburgh man charged with auto theft

AUSTINTOWN — A Pittsburgh man has been charged with auto theft, forgery and passing bad checks after

Browns send ultimatum

Browns send ultimatum The Browns want quarterback Derek Anderson back, but are prepared to begin

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Michael P. Esenwein, 22, of West Park

Dems do well in fundraising for February

Both Democratic Party presidential hopefuls were trying to clarify issues. HANGING ROCK, Ohio —

LOCAL

LOCAL Youngstown ministry targets young people kThe Rev. Keith Neal, leader of the Inner City

Lucic-Jozak’s goal lifts W&J to victory

GROVE CITY, Pa. — Josip Lucic-Jozak layup with 2.3 seconds remaining gave Washington & Jefferson a

13-0 run to buzzer salvages Harding

Trailing by 59-52, the Raiders regrouped to capsize Bedford, 65-59, in a district semifinal.

NBA ROUNDUP

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games Nets 120, Bucks 106 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It didn’t take Devin

HOW THEY FARED \ State wrestling tournament

How area wrestlers fared at the 71st state tournament at Value City Arena in Columbus: DIVISION I

Grants are unexpected boon

The nursing home director said funds slated for the facility were given to other projects.

2 plead guilty to robbing drivers

The robbers got little money and face years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — Two young men pleaded guilty

RIDING WITH …

Monday: The Hartford native finished 30th at the rain-delayed Auto Club 500, two laps off the pace.

Jameson is off to a good start at state meet

The Fitch senior won his opening match at Value City Arena. COLUMBUS — Austintown Fitch High’s

Man pleads guilty to drug charges

YOUNGSTOWN — An Austintown man has pleaded guilty to four counts of cocaine trafficking and agreed

Warren man faces charges in home invasion in Sharon

SHARON, Pa. — A Warren man is in the Mercer County Jail after being charged in a home invasion-type

COBALT | Magazine rating

COBALT | Magazine rating Consumer Reports’ view of the Chevrolet Cobalt: STRENGTHS

City board OKs contract for demolition project

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a $393,000 contract to have six structures

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

2 arraigned in child-porn cases

YOUNGSTOWN — Men charged in separate federal child pornography cases have been arraigned. Dale P.

Canada plays oil card in discussion on NAFTA

Obama’s spokesman said the candidate’s threat to NAFTA was ‘just campaign rhetoric.’ OTTAWA —

Browns want Anderson at QB, but will use Quinn if necessary

BEREA (AP) — The Browns want quarterback Derek Anderson back, but are prepared to begin the Brady

Gas leak suspected in shopping plaza explosion

WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — An explosion possibly caused by a gas leak ripped through a suburban Chicago

BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA

BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Division I at Warrensville Heights High School Warren

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

1 in 100 is behind bars

States have to be creative to cut down on the prison population. NEW YORK (AP) — For the first

Bacteria at core of some snowflakes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Those beautiful snowflakes drifting out of the sky may have a surprise inside —

Premature baby born on train, falls on tracks

AHMADABAD, India (AP) — A newborn girl fell through the toilet in a moving train and onto the tracks

Gibbs Racing’s moves hit mark

Kyle Busch heads into Sunday’s race as the Sprint Cup points leader. LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Joe

EARLY RETIREMENT YSU employees

An early retirement incentive program at Youngstown State University will provide significant annual

Battle brews in Salem over future of post

The administration is eyeing a new position for the safety director. SALEM — Mayor Jerry

BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP The costs of layoffs There are concerns about the effects on residents’ safety

The layoffs amount to nearly $2 million savings this year. BOARDMAN — The township expects to

IRS to remind people to file ’07 tax return to get rebate

The IRS notices will not ask for any financial information. WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t be alarmed.

Seven from area earn NEO district honors

Poland’s Ben Umbel shares co-player of the year honors with Robert Wilson of Streetsboro and

No ride for Tracy as team bows out

Paul Tracy has no car to drive as Forsythe will no longer race Indy Cars. Paul Tracy is looking

Estate of Warren ear surgeon reaches $15M settlement

The doctor’s estate will divide more than $8.6 million. WARREN — The estate of a renowned

INDICTMENTS Columbiana County

A Columbiana County grand jury recently issued the following indictments: Mexico Pitts, 21, of St.

Campbell man pleads guilty in fatal shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a July 9, 2007, fatal

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Darren and Mary Coast, Poland, boy, Feb. 22 (Correction).

PAC game has area flavor

There will be a strong Youngstown-area flavor to tonight’s Westminster women’s basketball game

Prince Harry serves on front line

A news blackout was broken by an Australian magazine and a German newspaper. LONDON (AP) — Prince

Officers arrest 4th person in torture case

WARREN — A fourth person has been arrested in the weekend torture of a 25-year-old Leavittsburg man.

Nursing home turns corner financially, official says

The county has paid more than $2 million for the nursing home. MERCER, Pa. — The new president of

ON TAP Prep basketball schedule

TONIGHT BOYS Division III at Salem High School Ursuline vs. Campbell, 7 p.m. Division IV at

YOUTH MINISTRY Comments

Inner City Outreach Youth Ministry, based at the Mount Gilead Baptist Church, 2821 Hillman St.,

Mutating flu virus makes vaccine a guessing game

Mutating flu virus makes vaccine a guessing game In three of the past 19 years, vaccine mismatches

On way to stardom, Carlin took less-wholesome route

He’s got a live gig on HBO this Saturday. LOS ANGELES — Long before he went on stage and began

Filing system preserves important documents

heloise Filing system preserves important documents Dear Heloise: I read your article about

Man listed as dead is really alive

CHALMETTE, La. (AP) — Uriel Little’s name is among those on the granite monument in St. Bernard

Yamaguchi to step lively on ‘Dancing With Stars’

Life is busy for the champion figure skater. RALEIGH, N.C. — Things are about to get mighty

club calendar

club calendar ASSOCIATIONS X Yo-Mah-O Chapter of International Association of Administrative

Safety officials recall 24,000 cribs, issue warning

WASHINGTON (AP) — Safety officials announced a recall of 24,000 cribs Thursday and also warned

Man dies after being pulled from icy water

Man dies after being pulled from icy water YOUNGSTOWN — A man died after being found in an icy

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Poland Township trustees, special session, noon, government center, 3339

Ruling due in McCartney divorce proceedings

Ruling due in McCartney divorce proceedings LONDON — A British judge will give the financial terms

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Sheriff Two candidates are running in the Democratic primary for sheriff. An (*)

Court won’t ban law penalizing businesses for hiring illegals

Court won’t ban law penalizing businesses for hiring illegals A federal appeals court on

“Battle 360: Call to Duty” (10 p.m., History Channel): The aircraft carrier Enterprise,

“Battle 360: Call to Duty” (10 p.m., History Channel): The aircraft carrier Enterprise, a major

Mat official Rich Kunkle finally is a state qualifier

The ex-Fitch High wrestler and coach is officiating in the state wrestling meet. COLUMBUS —

We’ve lost a great man

Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT We’ve lost a great man William F. Buckley, the brilliant conservative

Sensitivity to noise is no laughing matter

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Sensitivity to noise is no laughing matter Dear

YSU women drop thriller to Butler

The Penguins couldn’t get off a final shot in the 61-60 defeat. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown

The state wants to see a community college open in the Mahoning Valley within two years and have it

Inside and out, Newton Falls topples Champion, 62-48

The Tigers will play Pymatuning Valley on Saturday for the district title. HOWLAND — Behind

Bet sizing is proportional to skill level

In No Limit Hold’em, much like video games and karate lessons, you need to master one level before you can move on to the next. In karate, as your skill level increases, your instructor presents you with the next belt. But in poker, only you can decide when it’s time to graduate to the next level. That’s a tricky proposition for some players because it’s difficult to assess your own progress.

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