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Man indicted after pursuit in stolen car

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a South Side man, who was arrested last


VIDEO: Classmates Remember Young Victims

VIDEO: Classmates Remember Young Victims

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Judge sentences man a third time for 2001 crimes

Judge sentences man a third time for 2001 crimes YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon Moore appeared a third time


Guns, ammo seized at North Jackson residence

NORTH JACKSON — Federal and local law enforcement officers seized 72 firearms, ammunition, gun parts


Raid leads to discovery of drugs

YOUNGSTOWN — The raid of a Dorothy Avenue home Wednesday led to 10.5 grams of crack-cocaine and 15


Chaney girl arrested after conflict with officer

YOUNGSTOWN — A 15-year-old Chaney High School student was arrested following a confrontation with a


Chevy Centre shows slight first-quarter profit

Chevy Centre shows slight first-quarter profit YOUNGSTOWN — Under interim management and with


Eagles to give donation Friday to YFD

Eagles to give donation Friday to YFD YOUNGSTOWN — The city fire department will purchase


Man accused in fatal arson held without bond

YOUNGSTOWN — The 18-year-old man accused of using an accelerant to start a house fire that killed


New YSU research center opens

New YSU research center opens YOUNGSTOWN — A new facility created to develop more fuel-efficient


Square dancers welcome

Square dancers welcome SHARON, Pa. — New and plus square dancers are invited to participate in a


Class extends to new level

Class extends to new level YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a second-level adult Italian class at Our


Retired police officers, firefighters seat officers

Retired policemen, firemen seat officers YOUNGSTOWN — The election and installation of officers


Youngstown woman charged with child endangering

Youngstown woman charged with child endangering YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested a 21-year-old Cain


City schools respond to fire deaths

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Wendy Webb, Youngstown school superintendent, said grief counselors have been


Struthers mayor keeps mum about ‘issues’ in BCI investigation

STRUTHERS — Mayor Terry P. Stocker revealed that the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s office, as well as


Alternative school involves court

The goals are to provide behavior modification, education and job training. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Exporting has big role in Valley, expert says

The chamber’s job creation efforts led to 756 new jobs last year. LIBERTY — Declining auto


Development in unsolved death arises

The family is suffering, the sister of a murder victim says. NILES — Authorities are being


Births for 2008-01-24

Area Births


Trimming Delphi bonuses was the right thing to do

Editorial: Trimming Delphi bonuses was the right thing to do At least one New York bankruptcy judge gets it.


Jobs takes $1 salary, but gained more stocks

NATION Jobs takes $1 salary, but gained more stocks SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. Chief Executive


Cavs near perfect in rout of Washington

Zydrunas Ilgauskas was, hitting 10-of-10 shots in the 121-85 rout. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James


Top-ranked Memphis gets 56-41 win over pesky Tulsa

No. 2 Kansas cruised to an easy 83-59 win over Iowa State. TULSA, Okla. — Chris Douglas-Roberts


Kent State surges past Akron, 75-69

The Golden Flashes trailed the Zips by 10 points at halftime. KENT — Mike Scott and Chris


ON THE AIR

ON THE AIR TODAY 7:30 p.m. (WPIC-AM 790) Girls basketball: Sharpsville at Kennedy Catholic.


Salem topples Struthers in 37-26 MAC win

There were only 20 baskets in the game, but the Quakers had 11 of them. STRUTHERS — A Metro


Canfield slips past Howland

The Cardinals rallied in the final quarter for a 51-47 victory. HOWLAND — For three quarters


Indians, Betancourt reach agreement

The Cleveland reliever will be with the team for three more years. CLEVELAND (AP) — Rafael


Purdue streaks to fourth straight win

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Robbie Hummel had 15 points, 11 rebounds and five assists and Purdue defeated


Yankees No. 1 in payroll in 2007

In all, teams spent $2.71 billion on players last year, up from $2.49 billion in 2006 and $2.35B in


YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s game

YSU MEN (7-11, 3-5) vs. UW-MILWAUKEE (10-8, 5-3) When: 8 p.m. Where: U.S. Cellular Arena,


Irish wrestling resurrected

Just how far Ursuline’s program has come so far will be measured this weekend. Just in case no


BOYS TEAM OFFENSE

BOYS TEAM OFFENSE TeamRec.Avg. Poland13-089.1 Columbiana13-175.8 Warren Harding11-175.0


Narrow loss on Dec. 29 gave Giants shot of confidence

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Losing the final game of the regular season may have been the stepping


GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA East Liverpool 54, Campbell 41 Canfield 51, Howland 47


Bartus named player of week

BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Phantoms goaltender Garrett Bartus was named player of the week in the


Looking for a high school event to take in over the next week? Here’s a few suggestions:

Looking for a high school event to take in over the next week? Here’s a few suggestions: WRESTLING


SteelHounds deal to get Genovy, Main

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown SteelHounds front office was busy Wednesday, acquiring two players and


MORE INSIDE

MORE INSIDE Page A8 Additional photos from the crime scene at 1645 Stewart Ave. A statement


Motion seeks removal of Aey from ballot

YOUNGSTOWN — David P. Aey says he’s proved he has the qualifications to be Mahoning County sheriff,


At least 17 Iraqis killed, more than 130 hurt in blast

BAGHDAD (AP) — A thunderous blast tore through a vacant apartment building in northern Iraq on


Ohio shortchanges gifted pupils

CLEVELAND (AP) — Fourth-grader Alex Paul sometimes gets bored in class except when he spends one day


Mix of revenue sources proposed to fund schools

A constitutional amendment would have to be approved by voters. COLUMBUS — Ohio’s schools


Truck hijackings threaten rations in Darfur, agency says

The U.N. took over peacekeeping in the Sudan region three weeks ago. KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A


Economy, taxes dominate Republican race in Florida

The Florida contest is a three-way race, with Giuliani, Romney and McCain competing. NAPLES,


PREDICTIONS Ohio’s economy

The current two-year state budget predicted a $56 million surplus at the end of June 2009, based on


Ex-brass: Leader should quit

The officers’ tough stance is an embarrassment to the Pakistani president. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan


Renovate J&FS building, Center trustee urges

The elections board said it needed more space. LISBON — The debate is continuing over what to


Warren area loses power for brief time

WARREN — An Ohio Edison capacitor bank in the vicinity of Wal-Mart and Wendy’s Restaurant on Elm


Wall Street pulls off stunning comeback

The Dow gains nearly 300 points in reaction to interest rate cut. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street


7-mile hole blasted through wall

Palestinians descended on the Egyptian side of Rafah and stocked up on goods. RAFAH, Gaza Strip


Strickland calls on agencies to reduce spending

Economists forecast a $733 million deficit if the economy grows slowly. COLUMBUS (AP) — The state

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Appeals court hears school case

A hearing is expected for late spring or summer on the case. YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District


Suspects in court in $7M Liberty heist

Suspects in court in $7M Liberty heist k ROGER LEE DILLON and his girlfriend, accused of stealing


Mercer Co. seeks Human Services chief

MERCER, Pa. — Mary Ann Daniels, appointed in November to the newly created position of Mercer County


Jury finds in favor of company in drowning

A prior settlement may have made the jury’s verdict easier, a lawyer says. WARREN — It took


NE Ohio fares well in study of economy

When adjusted for cost of living, local income statistics aren’t so bad. The Mahoning Valley


House leaders report progress on plan for economic stimulus

Agreement on flexibility over giving relief to poor families with children helped move the talks


Afghan student, teacher deaths rise

The Taliban is waging a campaign to recruit teenage boys, the education minister said. KABUL,


English visits Afghanistan

English visits Afghanistan WASHINGTON — To get a direct look at U.S. military operations in


Motion seeks removal of Aey from ballot

The court could decide on the candidate’s eligibility by early February. YOUNGSTOWN — David P.


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Christian M. Stella, 31, of Hermitage, a woman killed in a two-vehicle accident


CHAMBER PLAN

CHAMBER PLAN Progress A look at the first four years of the Regional Chamber’s five-year Pride


Grief counselors will help pupils cope with deaths

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Wendy Webb, Youngstown school superintendent, said grief counselors have been


3 plead in Nov. Liberty heist

The couple left with their cat and dog, and paid their rent. CLEVELAND — There’s been much


Retired policemen, firemen seat officers

Retired policemen, firemen seat officers YOUNGSTOWN — The election and installation of officers


Maker of cycle trailers set to grow

The trailer makers moved to Warren because vendors are within a 25-mile radius. WARREN — Loran


Separation leads to risky relationship

Dear Annie: My husband and I are separated and he moved in with his girlfriend six weeks ago. A


Ledger investigation

Ledger investigation NEW YORK — A rolled-up $20 bill was found near Heath Ledger’s body, though no


CHARGED: Michael Davis, 18, of 817 Bennington Ave., is charged with six counts of aggravated murder

CHARGED: Michael Davis, 18, of 817 Bennington Ave., is charged with six counts of aggravated murder


Selig should have been out

Selig should have been out Kansas City Star : Baseball owners have snubbed millions of fans by


CITY RANKINGS

CITY RANKINGS By income Rankings by per-capita income when adjusted for cost of living: TOP


“The Leopards Take Manhattan” (7:15 p.m., HBO): The Leopards, a youth percussion band

“The Leopards Take Manhattan” (7:15 p.m., HBO): The Leopards, a youth percussion band based in


‘SALTIMBANCO’ IN CLEVELAND: Cirque du Soleil’s “Saltimbanco” will come

‘SALTIMBANCO’ IN CLEVELAND: Cirque du Soleil’s “Saltimbanco” will come to Wolstein Center in


Soulja Boy rides wave of fame and doesn’t take it for granted

Hard work got him where he is, the 17-year-old says. Do it yourself. That’s the pervasive


Toyota ties GM in 2007 sales totals

GM has been the world’s largest automaker since 1931. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. has lost


Date is chosen for Anagnostou, Yeropoli wedding

X WARREN — A May wedding is planned by Dr. Sevasti Anagnostou, 1264 Culpepper Drive, Akron, and Dr.


Study: Too many adults skip vaccines

The vaccine for whooping cough starts wearing off by adolescence. WASHINGTON (AP) — Vaccines


Busta Rhymes sentenced

NEW YORK — A Manhattan judge sentenced Busta Rhymes to three years’ probation and 10 days of


AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W.


Grove City rolls past Thiel 72-54

The Wolverines remain on top of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference standings. GREENVILLE —


Hints on bending, lifting protect your back

Dear Heloise: How many times have you lifted something and strained your back? Well, there is a


SALES TAX Collections

Here are county and transit authority permissive sales and use tax collections. Trumbull County


‘Saltimbanco’: Joy and light

The Cirque du Soleil arena show was designed to give hope to all children, a director says.


Man shoots colleague while trying to save him

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A man rescued his colleague from the jaws of a crocodile in northern


“Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now — always.”

“Truth has no special time of its own. Its hour is now — always.” Albert Schweitzer German-


‘HOW SHE MOVE’

‘HOW SHE MOVE’ Grade: D Director: Ian Iqbal Rashid Running time: 1 hour, 31 minutes Rating:


Youth Theatre to start winter classes Feb. 2

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre’s winter classes will be held Saturdays from


Fan says live broadcasts of opera at Tinseltown are offering excitement

Elliot Legow is an opera afficionado who often travels to feed his passion. The Liberty resident and


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Jan. 17 Theft: Police arrested a 34-year-old


FATAL FIRES

FATAL FIRES Multiple deaths Some of the fires in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys since the


Winslow has people talking

The group is trying to be ‘fresh and new.’ When a Kent-based group of young musicians first


Miss Muslovski to be bride of Mr. Studzinski

X The engagement of Ashley Maloy Muslovski of Campbell and Steve Studzinski of Poland is being


Obama, Clinton camps seeking investigation

Each side wants an inquiry into the other side’s caucus tactics. WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaigns


Grove City’s win over Thiel is third straight

The Wolverines have cut down on turnovers and they’re finding the open player. GREENVILLE —


NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games

Hornets 96, Trail Blazers 81 NEW ORLEANS — Jannero Pargo scored a season-high 24 points in 24


Sharapova reaches women’s final again

She’ll bid for her third Grand Slam singles title Saturday. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maria


4-30-1 regular with mainbar

r YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Wendy Webb, Youngstown school superintendent, said grief counselors have


NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s game

Maple Leafs 3, Capitals 2 TORONTO — Mats Sundin scored with 29.2 seconds left to give Toronto the


Vote fails to override veto of insurance bill

The program serves poor families that don’t qualify for Medicaid. WASHINGTON (AP) — For the


Teresa Earnhardt steps into view

The DEI CEO mingled with her employees — and the media. MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — High above the


AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games

MEN Hiram 84, Allegheny 79 HIRAM — Mike McDevitt (Lisbon) scored 17 points and had eight


Finishing one game shy of Super Bowl is motivation

When New England lost to Indianapolis in last year’s AFC title game, it hurt. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.


‘Little Tennis’ series hopes to attract kids

Carla Sorg is doing her part to help combat what is perceived as a downward trend in the sport.


CHILD VICTIMS: From left, Raneija Crawford, 8; Jeannine Crawford, 5; Brandon Crawford, 2; and

CHILD VICTIMS: From left, Raneija Crawford, 8; Jeannine Crawford, 5; Brandon Crawford, 2; and


Sen. McCain is not right for the Right

Opinion: NEW YORK — There is plenty to admire about Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. His torturous Vietnam


Met draws big crowds to opera house movie screens

‘Romeo and Juliet’ was No. 11 in North American movie box-office receipts recently. NEW YORK —


Foundation gives $134,246 to fund various projects

Kent State Salem plans to renovate an underused gymnasium. SALEM — The Salem Community Foundation


Tongue stuck to pole

Tongue stuck to pole PERRY — Township Police Chief Raymond Stone received a report about 7:56 a.m.


Milk of magnesia clears up one reader’s flaky face, scalp

Q. My face looked like a dry, glazed doughnut for eight years, until I read your column about using


Mahoning County Marriage Licenses Thursday

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rodney N. Seabrook, 29, of 1675 W. Western Reserve Road,


Wedding planned by Miss Bassi and Mr. Sonnenlitter

X Luciana Bassi, 12710 N. Palmyra Road, North Jackson, and Gerald Glen Sonnenlitter, 33703 Lake


‘Untraceable’ is a tense thriller

Modern cyber-crime reaches new lows in this fright show. “Untraceable” surfs the zeitgeist


June wedding set for Miss Mackey and Mr. Emery

X WARREN — Stephen and Leanna Mackey, 7669 Raglan Drive, announce the engagement of their daughter,


Bush’s stimulus plan deserves a B-minus

Opinion: One of the benefits of an extended presidential campaign is that it presents real-world tests for


“We expect the Egyptians to solve the problem. Obviously we are worried about the

Opinion: “We expect the Egyptians to solve the problem. Obviously we are worried about the situation.” Arye


Morgan R. Susko, Joshua D. Shelton are engaged and planning wedding

X CORTLAND — The engagement of Morgan R. Susko and Joshua D. Shelton is being announced by parents


Cheney to Congress: Extend spying law

The law, which authorizes eavesdropping on suspected terrorists, expires Feb. 1 WASHINGTON (AP) —


Vindy.com News Podcast for January 24, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for January 24, 2008


Hillary’s true character exposed

Opinion: In the ’90s, Judicial Watch, an organization that seeks to hold Democrats and Republicans


Local banks preparing for defaults

The lender increased funds set aside for bad loans by tenfold. YOUNGSTOWN — A struggling


Press having a love affair with McCain

Opinion: One of the curiosities of American politics is the media’s ongoing infatuation with John McCain. A


Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2008. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Thursday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2008. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date


With cloning success comes some trouble

Opinion: If Dolly weren’t dead already, she’d be awfully proud today. She got a brand-new baby brother. Or


IBM cuts salaries of those eligible for overtime pay

Internal documents show many employees will lose money. BOSTON (AP) — Even as IBM Corp. reports


Judge sentences young burglar to maximum term

A juvenile who participated in the burglary was detained only a couple of weeks, the victim said.


The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant


Cast shows energy in 'How She Move'

The film is Canada’s version of New York City life. “How She Move” is “Stomp the Yard” without


‘UNTRACEABLE’

‘UNTRACEABLE’ Grade: C Director: Gregory Hoblit Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Rating: R


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