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Driver runs into utility pole; power out for 3 hours
Driver runs into utility pole; power out for 3 hours GREENVILLE, Pa. — A vehicle ran into a
Route 11 bridge hit again by another truck driver
Route 11 bridge hit again by another truck driver VIENNA — A Browning-Ferris Industries truck
Hundreds attend mayor’s community celebration | PHOTO GALLERY
Hundreds attend mayor’s community celebration YOUNGSTOWN — It began in 2006 as an inaugural
Panel’s plan calls for Mahoning Valley community college
Panel’s plan calls for Mahoning Valley community college CLEVELAND — The results of the Northeast
Help for home heating available at MYCAP
Help for home heating available at MYCAP YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action
Youngstown police looking for man in South Side shooting
Youngstown police looking for man in South Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN — Police are searching for a
Pa. state police look for escapee
Pa. state police look for escapee NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police continue their
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: BOWLING GREEN
Award for giving program
Award for giving program GROVE CITY, Pa. — The Grove City College Annual Giving program was
The following filed as candidates for the March 4 partisan primary. Friday was the deadline to
The following filed as candidates for the March 4 partisan primary. Friday was the deadline to
Colonial Williamsburg show eyes 1700s American economy
Pupils can question interpreters and historians dressed in period costumes. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. —
Should America intervene globally?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Looking back over the political campaign last year, and trying to figure out what were
Tasers sold at parties
A single woman living alone is the perfect pitchwoman for Taser. GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Before she
Buckeyes are all business for title game
Ohio State players don’t want a repeat of last season. NEW ORLEANS — If you can’t have a good
Officials: Wal-Mart brings benefits
Tax revenues are an advantage for communities with a Wal-Mart store. CANFIELD — There are some
Springfield trustees cut back fire chief’s post to part time
Pay raises also were announced for various employees. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township
Hawn: Aspen isn’t safe from paparazzi anymore
Hawn: Aspen isn’t safe from paparazzi anymore ASPEN, Colo. — Goldie Hawn says she can’t go into
NFL Preview Today’s wild card games
JACKSONVILLE (11-5) at PITTSBURGH (10-6) Game time: 8 p.m. TV: (21) (3) (11) Opening line:
Cleveland avoids upset
The injury-plagued Kings gave the Cavaliers all they could handle. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James
Many readers report seeing few cardinals
Two topics have dominated my mailbox over the last few weeks. One of the questions has me concerned.
In local theaters
“ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS” (C-): By placing somewhat realistic-looking, CGI-animated chipmunks in a
Columbiana County MRDD has some explaining to do
Already facing a credibility problem as a result of The Vindicator’s revealing that he had
Wellington questions Aey’s eligibility for office
The board has the discretion to keep both candidates on the ballot, its director says.
Hubbard’s free throws sink Lakeview, 55-44
The Eagles made nine of 10 from the line in the final minutes of the contest. HUBBARD — Rarely
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, NEW WILMINGTON, PA.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Area students Nathan Capello, Jennifer Byers, Jacob Moon,
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.
Irish grads to meet today
Area basketball fans will get a golden opportunity to see former Ursuline High teammates Tyra Grant
Computers used to trace family trees
Computers used to trace family trees WARREN — Genealogy Club will sponsor a luncheon and lecture
LOCAL TOPICS Sunday news programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ-TV 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable
Spears hospitalized after home standoff
Action on her custody battle with her ex-husband will be announced Monday. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Casino backers plan to start petition drive
COLUMBUS (AP) — Developers who want to build a casino in southwest Ohio plan to begin a petition
BCCC launches system for emergencies
BUTLER, Pa. — Butler County Community College has launched “BC3 Alerts,” an emergency mass
Beagle Kelly was dining out in secret
Dear Heloise: I have a funny story about my late dad’s dog, Kelly, a beagle who was very friendly
Teen touts online charter school benefits
An Austintown teen says taking classes by computer is working for him. AUSTINTOWN — Not every
She wants another baby; he threatens divorce
Dear Annie: I love my husband dearly. We have one child, who was not planned. My husband seems to
Ex-hockey player lives good life
BAUDETTE, Minn. — Glance across the seemingly endless expanse of ice and snow that covers the
Nominations being taken for award
YOUNGSTOWN — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is accepting names for the Nominate-A-Player
Hiking society offers students opportunity to work on U.S. trails
The program enlists students to build and maintain hiking trails. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The
N.H. should punish Iowa caucus victors
Opinion: There’s only one solution to the wholly disproportionate emphasis on Iowa: Convince the voters of
MULTISTATE
MULTISTATE Mega Millions, 24-31-39-40-56 Mega Ball, 32 Mega Millions jackpot Friday was $12
“Charlie & Me” (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel): Tom Bosley (“Happy Days”)
“Charlie & Me” (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel): Tom Bosley (“Happy Days”) stars in “Charlie & Me,” made-
KSUTC plans awards for distinguished alumni
WARREN — A new Distinguished Alumni Awards program has been initiated for Kent State University’s
Poland routs Struthers for eighth straight win
The Bulldogs scored 32 points in the first quarter on the way to a 99-43 win. POLAND — The Poland
‘The Fate of the Earth’ ties in to Romney
Opinion: Some 25 years ago, when I was young and stupid, I was swept off my feet by Jonathan Schell’s book
Agency: Rush checks to the dying
Currently, there is a mandatory five-month waiting period. CLEVELAND (AP) — A state agency that
Dad, daughter were 1st babies of year
VAN WERT, Ohio (AP) — Some newborns are said to have their dad’s eyes or hair. Mike Hill shares
Man charged in homicide
Man charged in homicide SHARON, Pa. — A Spearman Avenue man was arrested on homicide charges after
Gholston leads No. 1 Buckeyes
Gholston leads No. 1 Buckeyes kOHIO STATE defensive lineman Vernon Gholston returns a fumble for a
Touch-screen company lies low
Cuyahoga County will be using an optical scan system from Premier’s competitor. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Pittsburgh soldier’s death in Iraq under investigation
Pittsburgh soldier’s death in Iraq under investigation FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — A soldier from
Will anybody listen when Gates speaks?
Bill Gates’ predictions sometimes miss the mark. For the 10th time, Bill Gates will inaugurate
Wendy’s has weak quarter
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Wendy’s International Inc., which is considering options for the No. 3 hamburger
Ex-jail guard pleads innocent to trafficking
YOUNGSTOWN — A former corrections officer at the juvenile detention center has pleaded innocent to
Austintown man pleads guilty to child rapes
YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old Austintown man has pleaded guilty to raping a boy and a girl and faces
Fans wary of repeat of 2007
The championship game brings mixed hopes for Buckeyes fans. YOUNGSTOWN — Monday seems like a
Airlines brace for difficult year
Airfares are expected to rise as airlines’ profits dip. WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising fuel costs will
Pipe producers score win on tariff issue
The ruling calls for tariffs that would average 26 percent. Wheatland Tube, Sharon Tube and
Liberty rallies to beat Girard
Newton Falls and Champion also won TAC contests. LIBERTY — Floyd Showers scored all 12 of his
‘One Missed Call’: You might want to miss this one
Don’t expect everything to be explained in the horror film, or you’ll likely be left disappointed.
Front-runners facing renewed criticism
Candidates in both parties indicated the New Hampshire race would be confrontational. MANCHESTER,
Actors won’t cross picket lines for Golden Globes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Golden Globe-nominated actors are expected to snub the awards in support of
Talbots will close its stores for men and children
Venturing outside women’s clothing hasn’t worked for Talbots. BOSTON (AP) — Talbots Inc. will
Waiting for Kim
Opinion: Washington Post: When North Korea missed a Dec. 31 deadline for disclosing all of its nuclear
To keep your resolutions, try to make them a lot of fun
Some say resolutions are made to be broken, which is easy to understand when the pledges revolve
Man held in assault of girlfriend
BOARDMAN — Police arrested and charged a South Avenue man with felonious assault after his
Spears in hospital after standoff
Police had said it looked like the singer was under the influence. LOS ANGELES (AP) — A bizarre
YSU Basketball | Today’s games
MEN YSU (5-7, 1-1) vs. LOYOLA (5-8, 1-2) When: 1:05 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV: WKBN-AM
Police cite mother over house condition
The woman was cited last fall for having unlicensed dogs. YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a South Side
Underdog Jayhawks top Hokies
What surprised many is that Kansas did it with defense. MIAMI (AP) — It may be time for the Kansas
Warner will release DVDs as Blu-ray discs
That’s what consumers want, executives said. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Warner Bros. Entertainment said
Lowellville gets a new fire chief, assistant and village administrator
Residents won’t see an additional half-percent income tax on the primary ballot. LOWELLVILLE
Similar success
Similar success No NFL team of recent vintage has enjoyed the run of Pittsburgh the way the
Future decides today’s gas cost
The area’s average gas price is nearing the record set last May. The price of oil briefly
Suspect indicted in E. Side stabbing
The accused will face repeat-violent-offender specifications. YOUNGSTOWN — The suspect in a bloody
Contests are few in Valley primary
The filing deadline was Friday, but the nominating petitions still must be certified.
Southern Steelers back in Pittsburgh
Jacksonville has had good success against the Steelers recently. PITTSBURGH (AP) — No NFL team of
Promotion, retirement at air base
Chief Master Sgt. Glus is retiring after 26 years with the 910th and 33 years of military service.
Boating course
Boating course AUSTINTOWN — The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will sponsor a boating skills and
Trash-hauling company plans to install new warning system
A light will go on in the truck cab when the boom is extended, a company official says.
East avenges defeat to Ursuline
Kenny Carter, Jamayle Roland and Mark Thornton were the Panthers’ top scorers. YOUNGSTOWN -
Boardman stops Fitch for first Federal victory
AUSTINTOWN — A 51-44 triumph over Austintown Fitch Friday not only gave the Boardman High basketball
Prison bureau says safety is a priority
The federal prison bureau said its recycling program is safe. ELKTON — The federal Bureau of
SteelHounds rally past Oilers
Youngstown ruined Jeff Christian’s homecoming. YOUNGSTOWN — For the better part of two periods
Cards recover to win, 47-40
Campbell trailed by 11 in the second quarter, but stayed within reach because of its pressure.
Stavich family donates $2.7M
The money will pay for scholarships for Campbell grads attending YSU. YOUNGSTOWN — The
WOMEN’S TOP 25 Friday’s games
No. 16 Texas 91, Texas-Pan American 43 AUSTIN, Texas — Ashley Lindsey scored 11 of her 13 points
Boardman girls thump Ursuline, 71-31
Darryce Moore had 23 points and Courtney Schiffauer added 22 for the Spartans. BOARDMAN — Ron
Study upholds school’s value
The report suggests the medical school remain an independent entity. ROOTSTOWN — The
NBA Roundup | Friday’s other games
Celtics 100, Grizzlies 96 BOSTON — Reserve Tony Allen filled in when Ray Allen struggled, scoring
Business news digest
NATION Federal-Mogul Corp. emerges from bankruptcy SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Federal-Mogul Corp.
NHL Roundup Friday’s games
Devils 3, Flyers 0 NEWARK, N.J. — Martin Brodeur stopped 37 shots in his 96th regular-season
What would Dr. King think?
Opinion: If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated in April 1968, were alive today, he would
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