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Pavlik’s next payday
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik, the middleweight champion, will earn between $2.5
VIDEO: Vigil calls attention to 2007 quadruple homicide
Vigil calls attention to 2007 quadruple homicide YOUNGSTOWN — Clutching candles in memory of
What will become of the old Warren Harding High School?
What will become of the old Warren Harding High School? WARREN — The board of education has
Rape, kidnapping trial begins in Trumbull County
Rape, kidnapping trial begins in Trumbull County WARREN — Testimony is under way in the rape,
Davis lawyer worried his client can’t read
YOUNGSTOWN — The lawyer who represents the man accused of a fire that killed six people wants a
Power outage affects areas along Route 46 in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — A truck hitting a guy wire resulted in 881 Ohio Edison customers living in the township
Columbiana Co. 911 now to start in August
Columbiana Co. 911 now to start in August LISBON — Columbiana County Commissioner Dan Bing
YSU’s annual contributions on target to reach $1 million
YOUNGSTOWN — Contributions to Youngstown State University’s Annual Fund jumped by more than 20
Farmers bank reports lower earnings
CANFIELD — Farmers National Banc Corp. posted lower fourth-quarter earnings because of an investment
John Finizio named president of St. Joseph Health Center
WARREN — John Finizio has been named president of St. Joseph Health Center by Humility of Mary
Two arrests made in Girard marijuana trafficking
GIRARD — Two city men are due back in Girard Municipal Court on Feb. 6 after police charged both of
Pavlik focuses on fight as career blossoms
As much as Kelly Pavlik’s life has changed since winning the middleweight title in September, his
Global Spectrum makes its arena pitch
YOUNGSTOWN — Global Spectrum officials “hit on a lot of key points” and were “well-prepared” during
Juveniles charged in Girard gas station robbery
GIRARD — Police have charged two juveniles, who they believe are involved in gang activity, with
Extension cords likely cause of fire
YOUNGSTOWN — An electrical fire in the living room of an apartment at 3115 Hillman St. around 12:10
Damaged bridge over Route 11 opens
VIENNA – One lane of the Niles-Vienna Road overpass at state Route 11 was to open to traffic at noon
South Range school board, teachers union in negotiation
NORTH LIMA — South Range Local Board of Education will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday for contract
No injuries in Niles house fire
NILES – An electrical short is being blamed for a fire today at a Second Street home. There were no
Accused arsonist’s brothers give DNA samples to police
YOUNGSTOWN — The two younger brothers of the 18-year-old man charged with setting fire to a house
Coitsville trustees elect officers
COITSVILLE — Coitsville Township trustees elected Phyllis Johnson as chairwoman and Gerald Backo
Herb Growers Guild announces 2008 officers
Herb Growers Guild announces 2008 officers CANFIELD — Holborn Herb Growers Guild elected the
Students compete in debate tournament
Students compete in debate tournament CANFIELD — Canfield High School was the setting Jan. 5 for a
Gardening seminar Feb. 21 at Davis Center
Gardening seminar Feb. 21 at Davis Center YOUNGSTOWN — Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown and Ohio
Valentine’s Day program set at Ursuline Center
Valentine’s Day program set at Ursuline Center CANFIELD — Ursuline Center on Shields Road is
Sewing Guild plans Valentine’s Day event
Sewing Guild plans Valentine’s Day event WARREN — Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will
Annual fun fest set for preschool
Annual fun fest set for preschool HUBBARD — St. Patrick Preschool will have its annual fun fest
Quota club schedules indoor garage sale
Quota club schedules indoor garage sale SALEM — The Quota Club of Salem will host its annual
Poland moves into top spot
Unbeaten Poland High ascended to the top spot in this week’s Division II boys basketball poll. The
OSU gives Foster his 650th win
The Ohio State women defeated Penn State, 89-53, for their 16th win. COLUMBUS (AP) — Jim Foster
Browns, Crennel agree on extension
Browns, Crennel agree on extension Late Monday night coach Romeo Crennel agreed to terms on a two-
Thunder to add Swogger to roster
The former Ursuline High standout will be introduced today. BOARDMAN — Former Ursuline High
City seeks court decision to acquire property
The property in dispute is part of YSU’s development plan. YOUNGSTOWN — City hall has fired
Lariccia to give $100K to repair football stadium
The project is estimated to cost the Niles school system $150,000 to $180,000. NILES — As
Official: Schools chief not likely to ban night basketball games
The two girls involved in the fight face suspension for their behavior. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Former councilman is hired to fill post
Campbell Mayor John Dill said he had supported Lewis Jackson Jr.’s re-election. CAMPBELL — Mayor
CHEVY MEETINGS
CHEVY MEETINGS Public welcome Companies seeking to manage the city-owned Chevrolet Centre will
Buckeyes beat Penn State
Buckeyes beat Penn State Tyra Grant scored 16 points for Penn State, but Ohio State used a first-
Hamas, Egyptians work to gain control of border
Hamas, Egyptians work to gain control of border RAFAH, Egypt — Hamas militants joined Egyptian
Monday’s other Top 25 games
No. 2 Tennessee 67, No. 9 Duke 64 DURHAM, N.C. — Candace Parker made a leaner with 22 seconds as
Fitch coasts past Chaney, 63-36
Rachel Rouan and Kayla Hanuschak combined for 36 points for the Falcons. AUSTINTOWN — Rachel Rouan
LaBrae rallies past Hubbard
The Vikings pulled out a 52-44 win in the final quarter. HUBBARD — LaBrae High outscored
She scored 32 points as Lowellville rolled over Sebring.
She scored 32 points as Lowellville rolled over Sebring. LOWELLVILLE — There’s a sign
Candidates on the hunt for delegates
Republicans are competing for Florida’s 57 delegates today. WASHINGTON — This month we’ve seen
NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s games
Hornets 117, Nuggets 93 NEW ORLEANS — Chris Paul had 23 points, 17 assists, and nine rebounds, and
Brookfield remains atop the TAC race
Liberty and Newton Falls also won league games. GIRARD — Brookfield continues to sit atop the
YSU honors retired faculty at luncheon
YOUNGSTOWN — Hassan A. Ronaghy may live in California now, but his heart is still in Youngstown.
Chevy Centre management presentations begin today
One presentation was moved to Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — City officials will hear a proposal today
PHOENIX — The video was grainy, adding to the intrigue and mystery of it all, even if it was
PHOENIX — The video was grainy, adding to the intrigue and mystery of it all, even if it was just
Old story, new venom
Old story, new venom Washington Post: Virginia Sen. Ken Cuccinelli II, R-Fairfax, has introduced a
State OKs purchase of land by university
Spending was approved for improvements at parks in Trumbull and Columbiana counties. COLUMBUS —
Led Zeppelin to tour, Jimmy Page says
Robert Plant is involved in another project, meaning the tour won’t happen till September at the
Bush to blame for America’s seven-year slide
Opinion: At the dawn of the 21st century, conventional wisdom was that America held unmatched cultural,
Grapevine leads Lowellville to win
Grapevine leads Lowellville to win kLOWELLVILLE’S Ali Grapevine scored 32 points to lead her team
Bar owner defaults on city loan
The city still holds a second mortgage on one of the bar owners’ house. WARREN — A former
“His leadership in humanitarian efforts around the world was matched only by his efforts in
Opinion: “His leadership in humanitarian efforts around the world was matched only by his efforts in his own
Highlights from State of the Union address
Highlights of President Bush’s final State of the Union address to a joing session of Congess on
Teams ready to gear up for NHL’s stretch drive
With so much parity this year, no team is out of the running. ATLANTA (AP) — Unless you are the
Federal agency probes Austintown cruiser fire
The Austintown Police Department’s Crown Victorias now have fire suppression devices. AUSTINTOWN
Boardman man arrested in family assault
BOARDMAN — A Clifton Drive man was arrested over the weekend, accused of chasing his sisters with a
Study: Cold medicines send 7,000 children to hospitals each year
ATLANTA (AP) — Cough and cold medicines send about 7,000 children to hospital emergency rooms each
Tax credit paves way for 250 jobs downtown
Youngstown also will give the company a variety of other incentives. COLUMBUS — State
Donations and benefit details
DONATIONS AND BENEFIT Details Donations for the six victims’ funeral expenses can be made to L.E.
Ex-park director, city face lawsuit
The lawsuit claims the city created an ‘unsafe and sexually hostile work environment.’
Salem company is sponsor for racer
Quaker City Castings will sponsor driver Donnie Neuenberger. SALEM — Donnie Neuenberger will
Couple admitted heist in Liberty, FBI agent says
The motive was to escape financial hardship, one suspect’s statement said. CLEVELAND (AP) — A
Volunteers needed for hospice program
SHARON, Pa. — Sharon Regional Health System’s Hospice and Palliative Care Program is seeking
A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Jan. 23
ODOT to spend $180M in Valley
Parts of U.S. Route 224 and state Route 7 will be resurfaced this year. YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio
Ex-Patriots’ ball boy now Giants’ player
Zak DeOssie is a linebacker and punt snapper and plays special teams. PHOENIX (AP) — Zak DeOssie
Bruschi inspiration to stroke victims
Nearly three years after suffering a stroke, Tedy Bruschi is back playing. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
McDonald board OKs schools chief’s contract
A new policy would change the birthdate for entry into kindergarten from Sept. 30 to July 1.
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date
A safe place for cat that escaped arson
As a precaution, the suspect is in a cell by himself, the sheriff said. YOUNGSTOWN — They’re
’Hounds player out of hospital
Jeff Alcombrack was released Monday, but his return to the ice is uncertain. YOUNGS-TOWN —
Presidential race getting even scarier
Opinion: WASHINGTON — I don’t know about you, but the closer we get to finding out who will be the GOP and
Recycled trees go toward feeding fish
AUSTINTOWN — If you recycled your Christmas tree by delivering it to the township park on Kirk Road,
McCain isn’t just old, he’s a loose cannon
Opinion: Among the painful signs of our time are the shocked reactions to Chuck Norris’ raising the question
Sentenced for escape
Sentenced for escape LISBON — The second of two jail trusties who escaped from the Columbiana
County to appoint attorney in Wellington election challenge
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners were expected today to approve hiring an attorney to
Nolan Ryan may be next Texas chief
The Hall of Fame pitcher is being considered as the team’s president. HOUSTON — Nolan Ryan could
Stallone: The timing was perfect to return with new ‘Rambo’ film
The movie takes place in war-torn Myanmar, aka Burma. LOS ANGELES — Sylvester Stallone was in
Liquid drops could replace needles for flu vaccinations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Relief may be on the way for all those youngsters trembling at the thought of
Library sculpture stolen
COLUMBIANA — Someone stole a bronze sculpture from the garden area at the front entrance of the
Fight at basketball game demands a forceful response
Editorial: Fight at basketball game demands a forceful response A fight last Friday during the final minutes
Market’s net gain is what matters
Opinion: Recessions happen. The stock market rises and falls. The question ought not be about how the market
Girls basketball Monday’s summaries
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY’S SUMMARIES AKRON SVSM 50, EAST 37 AKRON SVSM (7-9) — Jennifer Murray
Pupils keep eye on sky for NASA
The pupils spend 40 minutes each school day making their observations. COLUMBIANA — Six pupils at
Dolsak leads McDonald past Western Reserve
Her 21 points and 16 rebounds paced the 50-47 victory. BERLIN CENTER — Emily Dolsak scored 21
Struggling states look for other sources of revenue
Some states have a tax on narcotics and other controlled substances. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — It’s the
President Bush lays out modest agenda
The president insisted that his Iraq policy is working. WASHINGTON — President Bush on Monday
Test numbers distort truth
Opinion: Test numbers distort truth EDITOR: I was disappointed in The Vindicator’s choice on Jan. 17 to
Georgia revisits seat belt legislation
Lawmakers have blocked attempts to pass tougher seat belt laws. ATLANTA (AP) — The way some
Dems’ stimulus plan offers help for seniors
The proposal also includes an additional $300 per child. SAN FRANCISCO — Senate Democrats
The defense rests in Snipes tax fraud trial
The defense rests in Snipes tax fraud trial OCALA, Fla. — The defense in the tax fraud trial of
Hixon makes most of his second chance as a Giant
The kick-return specialist was waived by the Broncos early this season. COLUMBUS (AP) — If the New
Local sports news
AREA Popovec eyes rebound plateau CANFIELD — Canfield High School senior Kate Popovec will
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Girard Planning Commission public hearing and regular meeting, 7 p.m. Council
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