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Local groups try to raise awareness of Earned Tax Credit
Local groups try to raise awareness of Earned Tax Credit YOUNGSTOWN — A local effort to make
Mahoning commissioners, bar association reach agreement on court fees
Mahoning commissioners, bar association reach agreement on court fees YOUNGSTOWN — The standoff
VIDEO: Davis indicted in East Side fire that killed six
Davis indicted in East Side fire that killed six YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury today
City man gets 3-year prison term on attempted rape charge
City man gets 3-year prison term on attempted rape charge YOUNGSTOWN — A man who faced up to 111
Mahoning sheriff’s race leads campaign spending
Mahoning sheriff’s race leads campaign spending YOUNGSTOWN — The most contentious race in Mahoning
Ohio Supreme Court gives green light for traffic cameras
Ohio Supreme Court gives green light for traffic cameras GIRARD — Residents, and even a city
City hears two more proposals on Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials have a lot to consider. The final two presentations from companies — a
Boardman fire truck, station damaged in fluke accident
Boardman fire truck, station damaged in fluke accident BOARDMAN — A fire truck leaving the fire
Reed found guilty of murder
Reed found guilty of murder NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Lawrence County jury found Dennis Reed guilty
Death of Columbiana County hunter investigated
ROGERS — The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a hunter who fell out
Boardman police warn of Internet tax scam
Opinion: BOARDMAN — Township police are warning area residents about an Internet tax scam. Detective
Cafaro Foundation gives $1 million to Ursuline High School
YOUNGSTOWN — A $1 million gift from the Cafaro Foundation will bring Ursuline High School close to
Girard’s traffic camera could be back in action
Opinion: GIRARD — Residents, and even a member of council, railed against the use of an automated camera to
Governor cuts $730 million from budget
Opinion: Gov. Ted Strickland on Thursday announced more than $730 million in budgetary adjustments to counter
Man says he was robbed at Niles motel
NILES – A 27-year-old Warren man claims he was robbed of $6,500 while visiting at the 422 Motel,
Youngstown offers parents intra-district open enrollment
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown city schools will have parent information nights on the intra-district
Registration renewed, three attorneys regain law licenses
COLUMBUS — A Canfield attorney and two East Liverpool lawyers were among many other Ohio attorneys
Mineral Ridge Beautification Committee to hear fiscal officer
MINERAL RIDGE — The Mineral Ridge Beautification Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at
Britney Spears hospitalized for ‘mental evaluation’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was taken from her home by ambulance early Thursday and escorted
Crime to be solved by audience at gala
Crime to be solved by audience at gala YOUNGSTOWN — Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley is
Just Dessert offered by Someplace Safe
Just Dessert offered by Someplace Safe WARREN — Someplace Safe Inc., Trumbull County domestic
Vendors sought for event
Vendors sought for event SALEM — The annual Makeover Mania is being sponsored by Quota Club of
Polish Arts Club plans tea at Butler art museum
Polish Arts Club plans tea at Butler art museum YOUNGSTOWN — Polish Arts Club of Youngstown will
‘Fat Saturday’ dinner set at Mahoning UM
‘Fat Saturday’ dinner set at Mahoning UM YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning United Methodist Church, 2214
LOUIE TODAY: A TV judge, and MSNBC reporter
Court and crime reporting are the focus of today's guests.
Webb suggests behavior pact for pupils
Pupils who fight could be banned from extra events for a year. YOUNGSTOWN — Pupils in the city
New charter school possible for trouble-makers
The state can provide a $450,000 grant to launch a new charter school. YOUNGSTOWN — A regional
Police recover sculpture
The sculpture sustained a small amount of damage. COLUMBIANA — “The Readers” may be spending
Students win award for Arms drawings
The building is considered one of the area’s architectural gems. YOUNGSTOWN — There’s a new
Student reports assault outside Wal-Mart
BOARDMAN — A 19-year-old Youngstown State University student told police she was jumped and
Titans get hot, drop Grove City
Westminster made 20 3-pointers to beat the short-handed Wolverines. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — When
Business news digest
REGION Niles Expanded Metals, Italian company team up NILES — Niles Expanded Metals & Plastics
Despite frigid start, Akron blasts Rockets
Kent State and Bowling Green also won MAC contests. AKRON — Steve McNees scored 16 points and Nate
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
Warriors 116, Hornets 103 NEW ORLEANS — Stephen Jackson scored 26 points as Golden State snapped
Michigan State off to record start
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Drew Neitzel scored nine of his 15 points during a key stretch in the second
NOTEBOOK \ Super Bowl
Giants sit out: Receiver Plaxico Burress was held out of New York’s first Super Bowl practice in
Comedian’s many projects stem from common theme
Charlie Wiener finds humor in everyday life. Comedian Charlie Wiener is busy. “I’m still
Apartment fire
Apartment fire YOUNGSTOWN — A fire early Wednesday afternoon forced the evacuation of the
Missing Monday night: an honest assessment
Editorial: Missing Monday night: an honest assessment The most enthusiastic response to President Bush’s
DOE cancels clean-coal plant project
The decision stunned officials in Illinois. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department on Wednesday
Kovalchuk suffers injury but Thrashers drop Pens
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Thrashers had to wait to find out how costly their slump-ending victory
Bounty hunter ‘Dog’ shakes off Mexican charges
HONOLULU (AP) — Duane “Dog” Chapman cannot be extradited to Mexico to face criminal charges in his
McCarthy on the mend; neck surgery successful
Cardinal Mooney quarterback Dan McCarthy underwent a successful neck surgery Tuesday at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and expects to make a full recovery.
IRS: Beware of rebate scams to steal personal info
The IRS says it doesn’t collect any information by phone. WASHINGTON (AP) — Even before Congress
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Spring gas-price jump expected
Another spike in gas prices is likely this spring as a key additive is in short supply. NEW YORK
‘Schleppy’ Canton native tours as Wizard in ‘Wicked’
No one knows there’s no place like home more than Canton native and veteran stage, television and
Study: help for aneurysm treatment?
A new study may help older people and their doctors decide how to treat a very common and dangerous
Mahoning Dems vote not to endorse anyone
Eight Mahoning County incumbents face challengers in the March primary. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Super Bowl fun: Is it bad for you?
Experts saw what happened when European soccer fans watched the World Cup. NEW YORK (AP) — For
Tree crashes into roof, thousands lose power
One of the couple’s cats was still hiding in the house by late afternoon. POLAND — Sharon Wade
Good man and good trooper is treated unfairly by patrol
Opinion: Good man and good trooper is treated unfairly by patrol EDITOR: Recently an old story hit front
How low can Plaxico go? Brady insulted by points
The Patriots quarterback scoffed when Burress said his team will only score 17. PHOENIX (AP) — 23-
James’ reverse layup lifts Cavs past Blazers, 84-83
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — LeBron James’ reverse layup with less than a second left Wednesday night gave
Miley Cyrus rides Hannah Montana craze into theaters with concert film
The 15-year-old star knows how to handle the spotlight. LOS ANGELES — Hannah Montana mania has
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
Wild 5, Ducks 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Brian Rolston, Marian Gaborik and Mikko Koivu scored less than
Turn out the lights
Turn out the lights Scripps Howard News Service: Politics is an honorable and, in a democracy,
Senate panel pushes stimulus plan ahead
The Senate package adds more help to the bill passed in the House. WASHINGTON (AP) — A plan to
No formal action taken on Beaver enterprise zone
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners said that, as a board, they haven’t been formally asked
Warren lawyer faces more charges
Gray is also accused of taking $85,359 from his aunt. WARREN — A Warren lawyer charged last
Fed cuts key rate by half a percentage point
The Fed signaled that interest rate will be cut again if needed. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal
Victoria’s Secret bares sexiest list
NEW YORK (AP) — Victoria’s Secret executives and designers voted, and they think Ryan Seacrest has
‘There Will Be Blood’ re-creates early 20th-century California
It’s a portrait of a young nation struggling to find itself. “There Will Be Blood” is an epic
Oscars contest has prizes on the line
Oscars contest has prizes on the line kTHINK YOU know who will take home the gold this year? Then
Road trip: When away, Giants find a way
New England and New York are a combined 18-1 as visitors this season. GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The
Dr. Phil’ says he regrets statement about Spears
Dr. Phil’ says he regrets statement about Spears NEW YORK — Television’s “Dr. Phil” McGraw says he
A sneak peak at Super Bowl ads
A 30-second spot during the big game will fetch $2.7 million for Fox. A car speeds down a
Devil of stimulus package in the details
Opinion: Both political parties seem determined that the federal government should create a “stimulus
‘Anyway’ marks McBride’s first foray into songwriting
The country superstar says she might try writing songs again but won’t give up singing for it.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph J. McFarland, 22, of 4221 Pembrook Road, Austintown,
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS Costume character mascots. Eastwood Mall Community Room, second level of the mall.
‘Over Her Dead Body’ is DOA
The afterlife comedy has very few laughs. That narrow window TV stars have to pick a plum film
Today is Thursday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2008. There are 335 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2008. There are 335 days left in the year. On this date
“If this happened in America, it would have been cleared up much faster. America has the
Opinion: “If this happened in America, it would have been cleared up much faster. America has the equipment,
Schwarzenegger to endorse McCain
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will endorse John McCain today, giving a
‘Fat Saturday’ dinner set at Mahoning UM
‘Fat Saturday’ dinner set at Mahoning UM YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning United Methodist Church, 2214
Daniel Day-Lewis brings oilman to life
LOS ANGELES — Daniel Day-Lewis never shows up in gossip mags, hardly ever appears on talk shows and
Armed robbery on camera
YOUNGSTOWN — An armed robbery at the Purpose Money Store on Mahoning Avenue was recorded on the
BOYS SCORING OFFENSE
BOYS SCORING OFFENSE Rec.Avg. Poland15-090.3 Warren Harding13-177.7 Columbiana15-176.0
Williams reaches milestone
HOWLAND — Alexa Williams become the fourth Howland High girls basketball player to reach 1,000
Chaney’s boys bowling team is on the prowl this season
CORY TACSIK, RICHARD Mauro and Kyle Staton took different paths to get where they are today:
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA Massillon Perry 50, Fitch 37 OHIO Madonna, W.Va. 69,
Mahoning law library gets wireless Internet
Wireless Internet ‘is a part of the times,’ a lawyer says. YOUNGSTOWN — The law library on the
She is stuck in limbo between love and marriage
Dear Annie: I am engaged to a wonderful man whom I have known since high school. “Chad” and I began
Time is running out to see “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell” at the
Time is running out to see “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell” at the Akron Art
Pumping-station work
Pumping-station work Youngstown water customers in Canfield Township and parts of Boardman and
TIME TO REFINANCE?
TIME TO REFINANCE? How to decide Evaluating whether to refinance your mortgage: Determine your
State, local officials search for suspects
BOARDMAN — Attorney General Marc Dann’s office is looking for information regarding the whereabouts
It’s actor-slash-musician in this ‘Sweeney Todd’
The cast serves as the orchestra in revision of musical. PITTSBURGH — The version of “Sweeney
2 killed in explosion
2 killed in explosion BAGHDAD, Iraq — A roadside bomb blast killed an Iraqi television cameraman
Few can afford to follow Ivy League
Opinion: WASHINGTON — One would think the move by the nation’s most elite colleges and universities to become
Obama will lead Dems out of the desert
Opinion: For the better part of a year, I have been bumping into Michael Walzer, our nation’s pre-eminent
Court will let man be deported
Demjanjuk is almost 88 and is in poor health, a family spokesman said. CINCINNATI (AP) — A former
Take the time to label old family photos before it’s too late
Dear Heloise: After searching my own family roots for the past year, I would like to share the
Streaking Grove City bounces Westminster
The Wolverines avenged an earlier loss to the Titans. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — In the first
Upcoming Valley events
Hip-hop concert LAKEWOOD — Several Mahoning Valley hip-hop artists will perform at a benefit
YSU BASKETBALL\ Today’s games
YSU MEN (7-13, 3-7) vs. LOYOLA (7-13, 3-7) When: 8 p.m. Where: Gentile Center, Chicago Radio:
Local banks respond to interest rate cut by Fed
Interest rates on home equity loans, car loans and credit cards will fall. These are good
Accuser testifies against man charged with rape
The defense called no witnesses. WARREN — On the final day of testimony, the woman accusing
Six area mat aces in title defenses
Tony Jameson will try to become only the second four-time EOWL champ. Six Valley wrestlers
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
MEN Bethany 82, Waynesburg 78 BETHANY, W. Va. — Brody Jackson scored 30 points, making 9-of-12
Policy addresses conflicts of interest
Two Liberty sewer projects will begin in about two months. WARREN — Trumbull County
Looking for a good prep event to take in over the next week? Here are five suggestions:
Looking for a good prep event to take in over the next week? Here are five suggestions: BOARDMAN
Challenging fare means little buzz for best picture
LOS ANGELES — One film has an oblique ending that’s left some viewers dissatisfied and others
Clinton, McCain likely to gain the most from recent dropouts
Clinton will probably attract Edwards’ supporters, while McCain will get Giuliani’s, analysts say.
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