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Girard fire destroys garage

Girard fire destroys garage GIRARD — Firefighters said a blaze destroyed a single-car garage at a

Youngstown schools short by $6M-$8M

Youngstown schools need to borrow more money to stay afloat YOUNGSTOWN — The city school

Hermitage man killed in traffic accident

Hermitage man killed in traffic accident MERCER, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police said Christian M.

Second trial for Warren man under way

Second trial for Warren man under way WARREN — The retrial of a Youngstown man who has spent two

Liberty cops arrest two men, one for drug trafficking

Liberty cops arrest two men, one for drug trafficking LIBERTY — A Gypsy Lane man appeared today in

Reward doubled for info on shooting at YSU president’s home

Reward doubled for info on shooting at YSU president’s home YOUNGSTOWN — The reward for

Snowy roads plague Youngstown drivers; 14 crashes reported

YOUNGSTOWN — Blowing wind and light snow combined to make icy roads this morning for drivers.

Truck overturns on Route 165 at Woodworth Road

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Canfield post were called to respond

Fire damages South Side house

YOUNGSTOWN — A fire that started in the basement of a vacant house at 643 W. Boston Ave. on the

Crimestoppers of Greater Youngstown

CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A double homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater

Mount Gilead church is planning to start inner city youth ministry

The ministry wants to reach teens before they get into trouble or are incarcerated. YOUNGSTOWN —

Police chief put on leave during probe

OTTAWA, Ohio (AP) — A northwest Ohio police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave

Spartans beaten by No. 9 Lexington Catholic

In a 49-41 loss, Courtney Schiffauer had 18 points against nationally-ranked Lexington (Ky.)

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. | In his own words

A few excerpts from some of his speeches: “We know through painful experience that freedom is

Chavez support for terrorists goes too far

Opinion: Here’s an interesting theory: the ongoing escalation of Colombian-Venezuelan tensions will help the

Unlike the Patriots, Giants relied on their top draft picks

New York’s picks have worked well in their surprising Super Bowl run. NEW YORK (AP) — While the

Phantoms are Showcase sharp

Mahoning Valley goalie Garret Bartus registered a 4-0 shutout against Traverse City. BOARDMAN

Births for 2008-01-22

Area Births

Company holds on to weather insurance

NATION Company holds on to weather insurance NEW YORK — Last October, gearing up for the pitch

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Top 25 Games

MEN No. 9 Georgetown 64, Syracuse 62, OT WASHINGTON — Even when Georgetown is a huge favorite,

Canfield hockey team earns a tie, loses twice

GATES MILLS — The Canfield High hockey team went 0-2-1 over the weekend at the Chagrin Falls

Sutherland released after 48 days in jail

Sutherland released after 48 days in jail LOS ANGELES — Kiefer Sutherland was released from jail

Researchers say amino acid reduces belching and methane from cattle

Methane traps about 20 times more heat than carbon dioxide does. TOKYO — Researchers have

AMONG GUESTS: Barbara Cottle has her hands full with her grandchildren, Elisha Cottle, 2, left, and

Chargers QB Rivers set for another surgery

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said Monday that he had arthroscopic surgery on

Canfield rolls past W. Holmes

BERLIN —Canfield sophomore point guard Jillian Halfhill seems to play beyond her years, which makes

Stocks take sharp plunge worldwide

The economic stimulus plan was announced Friday by President Bush. LONDON (AP) — Stocks fell

Democrats’ debate heats up

John Edwards was the voice of reason as his two rivals traded accusations. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP)

Boxing judge happy to hit the road

The 15-year veteran has judged 51 title bouts. BOARDMAN — Still recuperating from his most

Ex-Wal-Mart manager’s suit alleges sex bias

WOODLAND, Pa. (AP) — A former manager at a Clearfield County Wal-Mart store is suing the company,

GETTING ATTENTION: Zadeen Fisher, 4 months old, is the center of attention for his great-great-

NHL ROUNDUP Monday’s other games

Predators 6, Blues 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Alexander Radulov had two goals and an assist and the

Colbert’s portrait attracts long lines

WASHINGTON — The line outside the bathroom at the National Portrait Gallery has been out the door

Area Hit by Snowstorm

Hit by snowstorm kA BLANKET of lake- effect snow covers cars at Shapiro Motors Chrysler dealership

CRITICISM

CRITICISM Sex offender law An Ohio law that went into effect Jan. 1 increases the length of time

Community workshop

Community workshop The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. “had a dream, but was not a dreamer,”

Teens: King’s our role model

King had a dream, but he wasn’t a dreamer, a speaker said. YOUNGSTOWN — For Rukiya Fleming, a

Crosby to miss All-Star festivities

The Penguins captain and leading vote-getter has an injured ankle. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney

Tony Dungy to coach Indianapolis in 2008

But Jim Caldwell will be Indianapolis’ associate head coach. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Dungy is

MONDAY’S RESULTS

MONDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Lexington (Ky.) Catholic 49, Boardman 41 Canfield 59,

Phantoms Fireworks Midgets post five victories

BOARDMAN — Playing five times in three days, the Phantom Fireworks Midget Major AAA team went 5-0-0

Man thawing pipe sets fire to his house

LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A man using a propane torch to thaw a frozen water pipe inadvertently set fire to

Wilting Heat lose to Cavaliers; James nets 28

Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who are 8-1 in

AT THE BABY SHOWER \ Dispersing information

Various agencies and organizations participated in the baby shower at the McGuffey Centre, 1649

Stow official hopes to leave funds to city when he deploys to Kuwait

STOW, Ohio (AP) — When Brian Reali deploys to Kuwait as a captain in the Ohio National Guard, he’d

Police hope DNA will help ID dead newborn found in 1984

MILLVILLE, Pa. (AP) — DNA tests conducted on a newborn whose decomposing remains were found near a

Subprime mortgage failure hurts overall economy

Nonmortgage consumer debt has doubled in the past 10 years. DETROIT — Given the huge piles of

Watching spending, cutting debt can boost family’s balance sheet

Gary Foreman, a former financial planner who edits “The Dollar Stretcher” newsletter, says that

Consumers pull back on spending

Signs are increasing that consumers are worried about the weakening economy. NEW YORK (AP) — Joi

Remaking sandwich chain

A turnaround expert is creating a recipe to reshape the company. DENVER (AP) — Is it a sandwich or

Emmylou chats about career, project

The singer is happy to be doing what she’s doing, and feels blessed doing it. Over the past

Encouraging a creative, competitive America

Opinion: America has a duty to further the cause of freedom, the president asserted during a major speech in

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Emelita (Barria)4.603.002.20 Centerfold Maybe (Ganpath)3.402.40

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: “Three Girls & Their Buddy” featuring Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin

Official spreads message after fatal SWAT shooting

The official is looking for volunteers to join the team. LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A city council member

Lead them to pasture, not to slaughterhouse

Opinion: Stories such as this appear too frequently if they appear at all. The New York Times reported

Travelers advised to use prepaid debit cards

Dear Heloise: Get a prepaid debit card to use for travel, and leave your credit/debit card at home.

In a survey, 47 percent of senior executives said baby boomer retirements will have the greatest

Kershner-Quillen wedding to take place June 14

X COLUMBIANA — Jeffrey and Susan Kershner of Columbiana announce the engagement of their daughter,

$21M in homeland security funds given to Ohio police chiefs group

The association is a nonprofit group but is not a local government. COLUMBUS (AP) — Millions of

GOP targets Florida

Voters will make a decision in Florida next Tuesday. MIAMI (AP) — John McCain courted the Cuban

AREA

AREA Salinas now 21-4 COLUMBUS — Youngstown fighter Alejandro “PoPo” Salinas won the regional

Erie, Pa., bank robbery defendant wants new lawyer, she says in letter

A pizza deliveryman died when a time bomb around his neck exploded. ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The woman

Pennsylvania has bright spots amid national economic slide

Heavy manufacturing states will benefit from the cheap dollar, an analyst said. HARRISBURG (AP) —

Kristen Sena to be June bride of Jared Terlecky

X VIENNA — Steve and Lee Ann Sena, 253 Sodom Hutchings Road, announce the engagement of their

Nelson-Porter engagement is being announced

X POLAND — Announced by Tim and Dorothy Nelson, 8260 Hilltop Drive, is the engagement of their

35 years after Roe

35 years after Roe It has been 35 years to the day since the Supreme Court of the United States

Ohio official tackles battles

The new elections chief has also had to change voting systems in 57 counties. COLUMBUS (AP) — A

Township to restore Schott’s home, make 50 acres around it into park

The house has been deteriorating and isn’t safe. CINCINNATI (AP) — The 173-year-old farmhouse

Pa. man pleads guilty to charges in murder

WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man could spend nearly 34 years in prison after pleaded guilty

Cedrick Wilson’s girlfriend held after standoff

WEXFORD, Pa. (AP) — The girlfriend of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Cedrick Wilson was in

With recession possible, investors shouldn’t wait

Look at stocks or investments with a long-term view, experts advise. NEW YORK (AP) — While Wall

Miss Brickman to be bride of Mr. Rowbotham

X The engagement of Kelly Brickman and Jason Rowbotham, both of Austintown, is being announced by

“We are entrenched in a reality in which no side alone can solve the problem.”

“We are entrenched in a reality in which no side alone can solve the problem.” Yoni Fighel An

Man killed when snowmobile hits plow

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — State police say an Erie County man died after his snowmobile ran into the back of

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, regular meeting, 6 p.m., government center, 8299

Experts study feathers to help military battle bird strikes

The Air Force loses millions a year to strikes by birds. DAYTON (AP) — Researchers who spend their

Car-builder Melnick steers racers his way

The father-son team from Hubbard attracts customers nationwide. HUBBARD — Do you want a custom-

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): So, have you had your fill of the “American

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): So, have you had your fill of the “American Idol” audition sessions

Don’t let cell phones slam hook on common courtesy

Opinion: Don’t let cell phones slam hook on common courtesy EDITOR: In these days of modern technology,

Husband angry when wife is shot by a friend

Dear Annie: My husband’s college roommate is an internist who lives in our community. “Dr. Fred” is

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked James E. McAnallen, 5959 Glenridge Road, Boardman, v. Cynthia M.

Rendell budget relies on economic growth

The governor has already raised the Pennsylvania income tax 10 percent. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) —

Under campaign radar: dilemma of Iraq

Opinion: Every once in a while, reality will actually intrude into all the blather we are hearing on the

‘Green’ burials growing more popular as a choice

In the environmentally friendly burials, the graves are usually hand-dug. CLEVELAND (AP) —

Lauren Simione, Michael Von Bergen to wed this summer

X CORTLAND — Paul and Lori Simione, 230 Dornoch St., announce the engagement of their daughter,

Woman’s death in drug raid angers blacks

Police said the woman’s boyfriend was selling drugs out of the house. LIMA, Ohio (AP) — The

Pens lose shootout

Pens lose shootout Alexander Ovechkin finished off an exceptional game by teaming with Alexander

Butler Co. school board member arrested

SAXONBURG, Pa. (AP) — A school board member in Butler County is accused of assaulting a woman at his

Pa. lawmakers push plan for 17-year-olds to vote

Several states, including Ohio, already allow the practice. FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania

Seau dumps retirement after Belichick beckoned

The former Charger and Dolphin has found a new lease on [NFL] life. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) —

Surplus food

Surplus food Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, East

Critics decry new sex law

It might make it difficult for juvenile offenders to be adopted. CLEVELAND (AP) — Advocates for

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2008. There are 344 days left in the year. On this date

Clothes, accessories, now tailor-made for diabetics

Internet offers upbeat items that help diabetics accept their condition. Day-in, day-out

More men find knitting is a relaxing hobby

The first knitters were men who had special reasons for learning the skill. Jacob Reed took up

Somber gray brightened with colorful accessories

Black was almost eclipsed by gray on designer’s fashion runways. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gray is

All about the babies Citywide shower mixes fun, serious messages

The McGuffey Centre event focused on care before and after a baby’s birth. YOUNGSTOWN — Some

Western Ohio soldier killed by explosive

WAPAKONETA, Ohio (AP) — A soldier from western Ohio died in Iraq when his vehicle struck an

‘This Old House’ targets rebuilding in wake of Katrina

The show will mix its traditional format with some new angles, featuring celebrities’ involvement.

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McClatchy Newspapers

McClatchy Newspapers BACK TO BASICS: The basic gray topper by Chili Pepper, worn here by Diane

Ovechkin sparks Caps to shootout triumph

The Pens could not capitalize on a golden opportunity in overtime. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alexander

Serena bounced Down Under

Third-ranked Jelena Jankovic reached the semifinals for the third time in a major tournament.

NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s other games

Wizards 102, Mavericks 84 WASHINGTON — Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison gave the Washington Wizards

High-deductible med plans catch on

About 25 percent of businesses are offering a new type of medical plan. RALEIGH, N.C. — It

Salem’s Scullion sisters impress in loss to Bath

Amy scored 20 points and Katie 14 in the 63-48 defeat. BERLIN — Salem High girls basketball

Clinton, crowd honor King

About 50 white separatists protested the King holiday Monday in the tiny town of Jena, La.

Panel will meet to discuss changes to dog law in Pa.

The governor wants to crack down on puppy mills, not quality breeders and kennels. ALLENTOWN,

Outage downtown

Outage downtown YOUNGSTOWN — Paul Harkey, area manager for Ohio Edison, said a power failure at

A forgotten crisis

A forgotten crisis Washington Post: Was it only four months ago that the world was pledging to

Retirees combine enterprise, the Web

Some retirees are turning their hobbies into work they love. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When Jim Walters

Judge ordered to pay after default

The judge had to decide to pay his defense attorney or his mortgage. CINCINNATI (AP) — A southwest

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