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Discussions allow North Side retail development project to progress
YOUNGSTOWN — The possibility of building a CVS store on vacant land looked remote after a city
More Air Force reservists coming home
VIENNA — Approximately 13 members of the 910th Security Forces Squadron are scheduled to return
Area state representatives get committee assignments
COLUMBUS — Valley lawmakers will serve in leadership positions on seven of 32 Democrat-controlled
Trumbull sheriff protecting Johnston Township
WARREN — The residents of Johnston Township will be turning over their police cruiser and the former
Trial under way for Warren Township man accused of rape, assault
WARREN — Testimony began today in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the rape and felonious
Shotgun falls, fires, hits toes
YOUNGSTOWN — Alvin Stinson, 23, of Alameda Avenue told police that when a shotgun fell it discharged
Trumbull engineer proposes construction of large facilities to house salt supplies
WARREN — Townships, cities and villages across Trumbull County need to meet an Ohio Environmental
About 2,700 try for free Grand Slam breakfasts
BOARDMAN — Denny’s hit a home run with it’s Grand Slam Breakfast promotion. The company gave away
Thousands cheer Steelers
Thousands of Pittsburgh Steelers fans lined downtown streets Tuesday cheering and twirling Terrible Towels at a parade celebrating the team's victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday's Super Bowl, the sixth for the storied franchise.
Cobalt, G5 sales crash along with stock and credit markets
General Motors released sales numbers today that show why it shut down its Lordstown factory for all
All hourly GM workers will be offered a buyout
General Motors Corp. will offer buyouts to all of its hourly employees, a spokesman confirmed today,
Mayor Williams to promote free tax-filing assistance
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams will be at Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 101
Daschle withdraws his nomination
WASHINGTON — Former Sen. Tom Daschle has withdrawn as nominee for secretary of the Department of
Looks like Gregg will become commerce secretary
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Sources: Republican Bonnie Newman to replace Judd Gregg in Senate; Gregg to be
City delays commercial building project because of color and texture
YOUNGSTOWN — A city committee refused today to approve plans for a CVS store on vacant land on the
Dan Sferra, former state rep and Warren mayor, to run for Warren council at-large seat
WARREN — Dan Sferra, one of the most familiar names in Warren government, says he wants to end his
Home Savings parent company loses more money; PNC to lay off 5,800
Bad news continues to spill from banks that operate in the Mahoning Valley. The parent company of
Patron, server comment on Denny’s free breakfast promotion
BOARDMAN — More than 500 people strolled though the doors of Denny’s on U.S. Route 224 in Boardman
Niles police file robbery charge against Braceville man
NILES — Police charged a Braceville man with robbery for trying to steal a tip jar from a Niles
Polling place changed for Beaver Local special school levy
ROGERS — The Beaver Local Board of Education levy vote today has run into a snag because village
Steelers fans already lining up for Super Bowl victory parade
Fans already waiting for Super Bowl victory parade
Hundreds line up at Denny’s for free Grand Slam breakfast
BOARDMAN — Vindicator staff writer Katie Seminara is dedicating a portion of her work day as a
Kelly A. Zavoral to be bride of Dr. Gregory Harkey
CANFIELD — Kim and Ernie Zavoral, 5375 Mission Hills Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Members of Campbell Memorial High School Class of June 1944 are extending an invitation for the
Support group meeting
Support group meeting BOARDMAN — Recovery Inc., a self-help mental-health group, will meet at 7
Strickland’s plan would give some Valley schools a boost
The loss for the Youngstown district in 2011 would be less than anticipated. AUSTINTOWN — Some
Top Rank decision frees up $150 tickets for Pavlik bout
The newly available tickets are the least expensive floor seats for the Feb. 21 fight. YOUNGS-
Cold fact: Jan. snow ranks 3rd for Valley
Most of the snow fell on three days last month. Remember those major snowstorms when you were
Dilapidated North School demolished
Removal of the building will make way for a new senior-citizen housing complex. GIRARD — A
All but 1 avoid DWI arrest Sunday
A Boardman man was charged with driving drunk. Judging by a sampling of local arrests, maybe
Restored services pleasing to riders
WRTA users say they are able to have more flexible lives now that night and Saturday services are
Mooney/Ursuline hockey wins pair
STRONGSVILLE — The Mooney/Ursuline Thunder won two games and lost one in the North Coast High School
Undefeated Warren Harding takes over top spot in AP poll
Warren Harding took over the No. 1 spot in this week’s Associated Press boys basketball poll. The
Poland’s Gannon Hulea will sign with Penguins
He started at quarterback and defensive back for the Bulldogs. POLAND — Poland senior Gannon
Killer gets plea deal in ’08 shooting case
YOUNGSTOWN — The defendant in a fatal shooting last June has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.
Teen struck by car
Teen struck by car BOARDMAN — A 17-year-old boy was struck by a car early Monday and may have been
Prep football Area recruits
A list of area players who have made verbally commitments. National Signing Day is Wednesday.
Bosses behind Coach Tressel
He’s taken heat from some fans after recent losses, but his job is safe. COLUMBUS (AP) — On the
Go Daddy ad wins ‘most-watched’ title
Go Daddy ad wins ‘most-watched’ title NEW YORK — The Go Daddy Web site’s “enhancement” ad with
Northfield Results
Northfield Results monday 1st—Freedom H (Reynolds)4.002.802.40 Dummy Jones (Conger)4.403.00
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Oluwatosin Olarewaju, 24, of Youngstown, and Mallory A. Diaz,
Post-election deaths in Kenya turn spotlight on America
Editorial: Could the 1,000 deaths that accompanied the election in December 2007 in the East African nation of
Retirement incentives offered
GM is offering $20,000 cash and a $25,000 car voucher. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. and
‘Spy Factory’ peeks at secretive agency
PBS’ “Nova” tackles questions it can’t answer in “The Spy Factory.” Usually, that means failure. But
“We were not able to vote during the 2005 elections because of the deteriorating security
Opinion: “We were not able to vote during the 2005 elections because of the deteriorating security situation.
Strickland asks Ohioans to pay more fees
The budget proposal would empty the state’s rainy-day fund in two years. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohioans
Phelps’ incident hasn’t cost him sponsors, yet
Getting his picture taken inhaling a marijuna pipe wasn’t in his best interest. MILWAUKEE (AP) —
John Updike: 1932-2009
Philadelphia Inquirer: Prolific. That word springs up in almost every newspaper, radio and TV
She is bothered by lack of physical attention
Dear Annie: My husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. He is doing everything to fight
Make your home easy to find in emergency
Dear Heloise: I read your column in The (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Gazette. Your reader was concerned
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Niles City school board, special meeting, 4:30 p.m., administration building,100
Classical pianist in concert at MUC
ALLIANCE — Classical pianist Nino P. Cocchiarella will perform a solo concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday in
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Zena Wright was
“Smallville” (8 p.m., The CW): In an explosive episode of “Smallville,” a
“Smallville” (8 p.m., The CW): In an explosive episode of “Smallville,” a grudge-holding toymaker is
Who are we trying to fool?
Opinion: Who are we trying to fool? EDITOR: When people use the expression, “The greatest nation on
Couric gets on a roll by utilizing all her talents
She hosts a pre-Grammy Awards special Wednesday. NEW YORK — Imagine what might have happened
Octuplets’ mom gets book and TV offers
The mother is single and already had six children, all born through in-vitro fertilization. LOS
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2009. There are 331 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2009. There are 331 days left in the year. On this date in
Teens staying home more, smoking less marijuana
Teen use of marijuana increased in three European countries and among Russian girls. CHICAGO (AP)
TNT’s ‘Gifted Hands’ tells an inspirational story
Who is Ben Carson and why is TNT showing a movie about him? The answer comes late in “Gifted
Machine does job of liver
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s help for failing kidneys and failing hearts. But there’s no fix for a
PAVLIK-RUBIO FIGHT
PAVLIK-RUBIO FIGHT Additional tickets About 400 floor-level tickets, priced at $150 each, for
Mother is sent to mental hospital
CLEVELAND (AP) — A woman found not guilty by reason of insanity in the bathtub drowning deaths of
United holds off Lisbon despite problems at line
United holds off Lisbon despite problems at line The victory keeps the Eagles in first in Tier One
ATP World Tour SA Open
ATP World Tour SA Open Monday’s results At Montecasino Johannesburg Purse: $500,000 (WT250)
Break-ins reported at 3 Salem businesses
SALEM — Three businesses were broken into late Sunday or early Monday at the Broadway Plaza, 200 E.
READY TO FLY: The F-16 fighter jet shown here will be on display at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve
READY TO FLY: The F-16 fighter jet shown here will be on display at the Youngstown Air Force Reserve
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Area events
A listing of local events to celebrate Black History Month in February. Youngstown State
The shadow knows: Winter to continue
Groundhogs in several states saws their shadows Monday. PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — The world’s most
Health department picks commissioner
LISBON — The Columbiana County Health Department has named Wesley J. Vins as the county’s new health
Supportive fans welcome back Cards
More than 4,000 people greeted the team upon its arrival from the Super Bowl. PHOENIX (AP) — Fans
Stimulus job-creation claims come with a high degree of uncertainty
Economists use a two-step process in trying to forecast the impact of such a plan. WASHINGTON (AP)
VIEW FROM SIDELINES
Keilen Dykes could only root on Arizona Cardinals The former Chaney standout spent his first NFL
Stanford offers unique challenge
Boardman’s D,J. Durkin has embraced his role in recruiting for the Cardinal. D.J. Durkin
YSU can’t find ways to win
It wasn’t a good weekend for the Youngstown State basketball teams. With the schedule starting to
Summer camps have changed recruiting process
Schools now get a first-hand look at prospects right on their own campus. Nevada coach Chris
Ex-Ohio woman guilty in daughter’s death
Ex-Ohio woman guilty in daughter’s death GALVESTON, Texas — A Texas jury has convicted a woman
FASTSIGNS expands customer base by buying A&B Sign Pro
BOARDMAN — Jay Summer, owner of the local FASTSIGNS franchise, has acquired A&B Sign Pro, Inc.
Reps. Meeks, Moran go at it
Meeks says Moran is trying to guide the process to determine the next chief. New York
What happened to Obama’s promises?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama promised a “clean break from business as usual” in Washington. It
GOP targets mortgages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans circulated a sweeping plan to drive down the cost of mortgages
Cooper’s 24 points lift YCS; Chaney moves above .500
East held off East Cleveland Shaw, while Beaver Local and Brookfield earned wins. YOUNGSTOWN —
Still perfect: Rockets win to stay in 1st
Lowellville improved to 10-0 in Tier Two of the ITCL’s with its eighth straight victory.
Kimono exhibit to open in Canton
CANTON (AP) — An exhibit of kimonos considered to be artistic masterworks opens Sunday at the Canton
Raiders subdue Clippers for 11th
Chelsea Bowker led Crestview past Mineral Ridge. NORTH LIMA — Abby Schuler scored 15 points and
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Orlando 113, Toronto 90 Boston 109, Minnesota 101 Cleveland 90, Detroit 80
Is the two-state solution in Mideast dead?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Exactly 40 years ago this year, I went to the Middle East for the first time, and I was
Council will consider bond sale
V&M Star would be responsible for repaying the loan even if the company never uses the land.
Holder becomes first black U.S. attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Holder won Senate confirmation Monday as the nation’s first black attorney
Gunfire hits car
Gunfire hits car YOUNGSTOWN — A man and woman in their 50s traveling south on Market Street just
Note: The Latest Line was not received in time for this edition.
Note: The Latest Line was not received in time for this edition.
Order up!
Area Denny’s restaurants have extra eggs and servers on hand today as they prepare to give away free
Macy’s to cut jobs, reduce retirement contributions
Department stores have been hurt as shoppers turn to discount retailers. NEW YORK — Macy’s Inc.
Reagan’s handling of economy instructive
Opinion: Just before Inauguration Day, President-elect Barack Obama refused to comment on Israel’s battle
Deadly peanut butter demands action
Opinion: While the Bush administration’s failures in financial regulation are getting much-needed attention,
Automakers face deadline
Analysts wonder if the automakers have enough time to negotiate such complex plans. DETROIT (AP)
‘100 Years’ book has good news for U.S.
Opinion: Just when almost everybody is predicting a gradual decline of U.S. power in the world, a well-known
‘Game for the ages’ was super
The Steelers’ 27-23 win continued a trend of exciting finishes in the title game. TAMPA, Fla.
Daschle: I’m sorry about tax ‘mistake’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fighting to salvage his Cabinet nomination, Tom Daschle apologized from morning to
Business news digest
OHIO Farmers National earns $1.4M in 4th quarter CANFIELD — Farmers National Banc Corp. earned
CRISTINA SHERIDAN | BRIAN FUNDERBURKE
CRISTINA SHERIDAN BRIAN FUNDERBURKE MATTHEWS, N.C. — Marriage vows were exchanged by Cristina Mary
KELSEY CODNER | JASON LANHAM
KELSEY CODNER JASON LANHAM NILES — Jason Lanham and his bride, the former Kelsey Codner,
Parents announce Buzzacco-Rose wedding plans
The engagement of Carla Buzzacco of Youngstown and Nicholas Rose of Niles, and plans for their
Date announced for Clark-O’Connell wedding, reception
AUSTINTOWN — Mr, and Mrs. Eric A. Clark of Colgate Drive are announcing the engagement of their
Squadron to perform at show
The Thunderbirds pilots are combat veterans. VIENNA — Youngstown Air Reserve Station officials
Governor proposes deal for colleges, universities
Main university campuses would be limited to a 3.5 percent tuition increase in 2010-11.
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Nicholas and LeAnn Fournier, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 1. Jason
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