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Stories published January 16, 2008
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Conglose insulted by commission decision
Conglose insulted by commission decision YOUNGSTOWN — The retired head of the public works
Youngstown plans to sell South High Fieldhouse, stadium to Eagle Heights
Youngstown plans to sell South High Fieldhouse, stadium to Eagle Heights YOUNGSTOWN — The city has
Body ID’ed in fatal fire in Austintown
Body ID’ed in fatal fire in Austintown AUSTINTOWN — How a township man died inside his house that
Suspect arrested in several robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — A Niles man who police say caused terror in three communities over a period of two
Felony charges mulled for student in MCCTC fire
Felony charges mulled for student in MCCTC fire YOUNGSTOWN — More serious charges could be filed
Sebring man gets prison time for assaulting cop
Sebring man gets prison time for assaulting cop YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old Sebring man is going to
Sub teacher and track coach charged with sex crimes
Sub teacher and track coach charged with sex crimes WARREN — A Southington man charged with 13
Bonuses proposed for Ohio vets of Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts
Bonuses proposed for Ohio vets of Persian Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts COLUMBUS — Voters
Academic growth noted at charter schools
YOUNGSTOWN — Charter schools operating in the city showed greater yearly academic growth than city
2007 car sales dipped in the Valley
Car buyers were cautious last year. Sales numbers released Wednesday showed a 2 percent drop in
Fed court arraignment Jan. 23 for heist suspects
LIBERTY — The three Youngstown people charged in the theft of $7.4 million from AT Systems on
Sewers coming to Howland neighborhood
WARREN — A $1.9 million sewer project for one of the poorest areas of Howland Township will provide
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FRIDAY X American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will hold an all-you-can-eat fish
WRTA sets levy meeting in New Middletown
Opinion: NEW MIDDLETOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority has set a public meeting for 7 p.m. Feb. 12
Man found dead in Austintown fire
AUSTINTOWN — A man was found dead inside a house at 142 N. Niles-Canfield Road after firefighters
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2008
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2008.
Fitch gets win No. 2, tops East
The Falcons handed the cold-shooting Panthers their seventh loss, 42-33. AUSTINTOWN — The
‘Margit’s’ mother is fostering her promiscuity and drinking
Dear Annie: My 15-year-old niece is growing up too fast. “Margit” has been sexually active for at
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Jan. 11 Theft: A 21-year-old Boardman man
Harding subdues Ursuline
The Raiders continued undefeated and delivered coach Steve Arnold his 99th triumph at the helm.
Hatfield hopes he has the recipe for success
The software developer will be competing for a $1 million prize during the Pillsbury Bake-Off.
Campbell’s Hodge delivers against Howland
The sophomore had 14 of his game-high 24 points in the final quarter of a 57-53 victory.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael E. G’Amico, 42, of 4285 Woodleigh Drive, Youngstown,
Vindy.com News Podcast for January 16, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Wendesday, January 16, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Color, cream and caffeine newest trend
Newer cosmetics allow women to be more creative when applying makeup. NEW YORK (AP) — There will
Williams endorses Obama
The mayor is considering making campaign stops for the presidential candidate. YOUNGSTOWN —
GM BUYOUTS
GM BUYOUTS A closer look General Motors’ 2006 attrition plan is the model for another buyout and
Bush’s trip provides glimmer of hope
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It would be easy to point to President Bush’s trip to the Middle East and sum it up
TEACHERS PACT
TEACHERS PACT Details The Austintown school district and its teachers agreed on a contract
Spartans regroup to beat Buckeyes
No. 11 Michigan State scored a 66-60 win over Ohio State. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Drew Neitzel
Experts: Mideast visit gained little
Bush asked the Saudi government to increase oil production. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates —
WRTA needs to learn to run like a business
Opinion: WRTA needs to learn to run like a business EDITOR: There have been many negative responses to
Drugs replace steel in Pennsylvania city
Drug-related arrests have more than doubled in many ‘Rust Belt’ cities. ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — Amid
Obama aide must choose
Obama aide must choose Dallas Morning News: Plenty of presidential campaigns have been embarrassed
Liu returns to TV in ‘Cashmere’
On the big screen or the small one, the actress wants to bring something to each role.
Protest filed over petitions of Wellington for primary
The sheriff says the protest is without merit. YOUNGSTOWN — A supporter of a candidate
Meetings will target One Year Action Plan
YOUNGSTOWN — The Community Development Agency of Youngstown will hold a series of neighborhood
Training promotes diversity on boards
The application deadline is next Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN — Volunteer Services Agency, in partnership
Police arrest Girard resident in felony robbery of woman
GIRARD — City police took less than two days to find the man they believe responsible for knocking
Despite Geauga’s leaving task force, funding outlook is good, chief says
Only 20 percent of TAG’s cases in 2007 were from Geauga County. WARREN — Geauga County has dropped
GM hiring up in the air
GM’s second buyout plan in two years could be announced this week. General Motors likely will
Charge against student dismissed in MCCTC blaze
The blaze did an estimated $8 million damage. YOUNGSTOWN — A charge has been dismissed against a
Israeli forces kill son of Hamas leader
Mahmoud Zahar is seen as the most powerful Hamas official in Gaza. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) —
Teens get a lot out of mentoring
The mentoring program will partner with the YWCA next year. WARREN — Warren G. Harding High
WAL-MART MEETING
WAL-MART MEETING Second session The second public meeting on a proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter in
ISRAEL SECURITY Iranian involvement
Other developments in the Middle East: A rocket fired at Israel by Palestinians earlier this month
Report: 4 major studios cancel several contracts with writers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four major studios have canceled dozens of writers’ contracts in a possible
Explosion in Beirut targets U.S. Embassy vehicle
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — A bomb hidden on a Beirut highway hit a U.S. Embassy vehicle Tuesday, killing
Builder joins board for Howland schools
The school board and its attorneys have considered state ethics law if a former member is hired.
Drowning case goes to trial
The owner of the pool found the boy but could not revive him. WARREN — The jury in a wrongful-
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., Woodland United Methodist Church. Western
Take a trip back in time for a flavorful favorite
A key to making a perfect fondue is to avoid low-fat cheese. Winter is the perfect time for
New mayor presides at meeting
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Harry Kale did something he’s never done in his political career — preside over a
Police arrest 3 men in robbery case
An employee of a Doral Drive discount store told police she’d been robbed of the store’s deposit.
Driver of car carrying shooter gets 25 to life
The victim was the driver’s cousin. YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a 3-year-old girl who was killed in
Firefighters collect items to send to troops
Firefighters collect items to send to troops AUSTINTOWN — The fire department is collecting items
“It’s an important sign that the leaders of that country understand that they must work
Opinion: “It’s an important sign that the leaders of that country understand that they must work together to
Smith pulls out of race
A conviction would disqualify the incumbent from being sheriff. LISBON — With a first-degree
Teenage mentors make a difference
Teenage mentors make a difference kWARREN G. HARDING High School students have become mentors to
Year added to sentence for abuse of a corpse
The victim was shot three times at close range. YOUNGSTOWN — A murderer got an additional year
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 20.42 —.61 Avalon Holdings,4.62—.13 Clear
Crime Stoppers returns, but its success rides on you
Crime Stoppers returns, but its success rides on you Crime Stoppers is back in business in the
Commissioners to award 3 of 4 sewer contracts
It’s not known whether rebidding one contract will delay the project. WARREN — Ground could be
“The Pioneers of Television” (8 p.m., PBS): Need a little variety in your life? The
“The Pioneers of Television” (8 p.m., PBS): Need a little variety in your life? The “Pioneers of
District attorney’s effort targets copper thieves
The district attorney is also asking state lawmakers to pass a similar law. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Seminar focuses on kindergarten prep
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning South Catholic Schools Leadership Team will hold a “How To Prepare Your
Warm up winter with this hearty lentil soup
Nothing cuts the calories, warms the soul and even soothes those wintry sniffles like a big ol’ pot
Bush may have too much faith in Mideast
Opinion: During his recent trip to Israel, President Bush visited several places that re-affirmed his faith,
Columbiana short on bodies, but Clippers get the job done
Springfield’s Jarrod Lewis cut the deficit to six before the Tigers lost 67-55. COLUMBIANA —
Cloned animals safe, FDA declares
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just over a decade after scientists cloned the first animal, the last major
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FRIDAY X American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will hold an all-you-can-eat fish
Rocker has a daughter with Nicole Richie
Rocker has a daughter with Nicole Richie NEW YORK — Joel Madden says his newborn daughter with
Council keeps cable fee the same
Council narrowly passed a resolution to support the Springfield school levy. NEW MIDDLETOWN —
Birth rate on the rise in the U.S.
ATLANTA (AP) — Bucking the trend in many other wealthy industrialized nations, the United States
Evidence found to ID the real Mona Lisa
Notes in a margin helped solve the mystery. BERLIN — A researcher has uncovered evidence that
WARM & WONDERFUL
COLD OHIO WINTER IS UPON US once more, and again we reach for comfort foods. Chili, soup and one-
Rice lauds Iraqi progress but says more is needed
The secretary of state applauded a new law regarding civil service jobs. BAGHDAD — Secretary of
Spread of HIV stopped in mice
Some worry that the studies will undermine safe-sex practices. DALLAS — After 25 years of
Taliban threaten to attack restaurants in Afghan capital
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban said Tuesday that their suicide bombers would attack
Here’s bagful of hints for shells with smells
Dear Heloise: I read in The Washington Post the hint from a reader about putting shrimp shells in
Bevilacqua’s 22 points key Mineral Ridge win
MINERAL RIDGE — T.J. Bevilacqua scored 22 points to lead the Mineral Ridge High boys basketball team
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
MEN No. 24 Clemson 70, North Carolina St. 54 CLEMSON, S.C. — Terrence Oglesby had four
Dispatchers on trial over 5-year-old’s call
DETROIT — The first 911 call was coded by operators as “pk” for prank. The second call, three
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s games
Boardman 82, GlenOak 40 BOARDMAN — They don’t normally shoot many 3-pointers, but the Spartans let
Marine didn’t feel threatened by man suspected of killing her, officials say
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A 20-year-old pregnant Marine who disappeared in December told victims’
Wellsville battles back to win at McDonald
Zane Carter had 16 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks for the Tigers before fouling out.
Beaver Twp. to take bids for new roof
NORTH LIMA — The Beaver Township trustees are looking to replace a portion of the roof at the safety
Justine Henin winner down under
Roger Federer wasted no time in his first title defense. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Win No. 30 in
Capri Cafaro wins leadership post
COLUMBUS — As expected, Ohio Senate Democrats made official their caucus leadership choices today —
Bill would prohibit paddling in schools
COLUMBUS — Calling it a morally repugnant practice, two state lawmakers gave opening testimony for a
Help wanted
Help wanted Jamar Butler scored 21 points but didn’t get much help from his teammates as Ohio
Romney wins Michigan primary
John McCain has his work cut out for him in North Carolina. WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney is back in
Bill aims to track stalkers
COLUMBUS — Law enforcement authorities, prosecutors and judges need access to new technologies to
James scores 51 as Cavs topple Grizzlies
LeBron had 25 points in the fourth quarter and overtime in the 132-124 win. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) —
3rd child’s body found
3rd child’s body found BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. — The body of one of four children reportedly tossed
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
Pistons 103, Raptors 89 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 39 points as
NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Canucks 2 COLUMBUS — Jason Chimera scored a second-period goal and Pascal Leclaire
Canfield residents told Wal-Mart representatives they should take no for an answer.
Canfield residents told Wal-Mart representatives they should take no for an answer. CANFIELD —
Board, teachers OK new contract
The settlement comes after nine months of negotiations. AUSTINTOWN — The new pact between
Boos for Patriots a sign of success
New England owner Robert Kraft understands that fans like to see teams at the top get knocked off.
Clinton, Obama bury the hatchet
In Tuesday night’s debate, the candidates blamed ‘overzealous’ supporters and staff for the feud.
Champion D stops Hubbard
The Flashes improved to 9-2, 3-2. Corey Hitt led Hubbard (7-4, 3-2) with 23 points and 12 rebounds.
Poland cruises past Salem 94-64 in MAC
POLAND — The Poland High boys basketball team put 12 players in the scoring column in cruising to a
Selig, Fehr accept blame for drug boom
The two baseball leaders answered to Congress on Tuesday. WASHINGTON (AP) — Taking on baseball’s
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