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Recruiting guru ready to start on 2010
BOARDMAN — As he prepared for a stint on WFMJ’s high school recruiting show Wednesday night,
Big Ten schools claim five recruits from Valley
BOARDMAN — The “State of Youngstown” was very good to Jim Tressel’s current team — and his former
Youngstown judges may have to go to Supreme Court to get better court facilities
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s municipal court judges will go to the Ohio Supreme Court seeking an order
Heacock excited about 16 YSU football recruits
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock praised the work of his coaching staff for
Columbiana teacher indicted on sexual battery charge involving female student
COLUMBIANA — A Columbiana teacher faces up to five years in prison for alleged sexual activity with
Phantoms ready for key division series
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms will try to maintain their two-point lead over Traverse City
Girard baseball field named after fallen police officer
GIRARD — City officials here have agreed to name a baseball field in honor of a fallen police
Witness testifies against Warren Twp. man in rape trial
WARREN — An 18-year-old city man was living with his sister at an apartment on North Feederle Drive
Ohio high court says cops can make traffic stops outside their jurisdictions
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court says law enforcement officers have probable cause to make a
Liberty police looking for woman in assault
LIBERTY — Police are looking for a woman who attacked a 21-year-old woman who was attending the
Former Lawrence County treasurer charged with nonpayment of 2005 income taxes
PITTSBURGH — Former Lawrence County Treasurer Gary Felasco has been charged in U.S. District Court
Ohio Supreme Court hears Mahoning case involving portable breathalyzer
COLUMBUS — A Mahoning County case was supposed to give the Ohio Supreme Court an opportunity to rule
Trumbull County job loss is 20 percent since 2000
Trumbull County has lost more than 20 percent of its jobs since 2000, which amounts to a cut in
Warren woman challenges city schools’ expulsion policy in court
WARREN — A city woman has filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court against the Warren
8 brave cold to get additional Pavlik tickets at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — There were only eight people standing in the lobby of the Chevrolet Centre when the box
Dems are ahead of GOP candidates to replace Voinovich
COLUMBUS — Potential Democratic candidates for retiring U.S. Sen. George Voinovich’s seat are
Broadview Avenue home destroyed by fire
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire that was apparently set at 409 Broadview Ave. Tuesday night rekindled this
GOP state senator announces bid to run for Ohio governor in 2010
COLUMBUS — State Sen. Kevin Coughlin has made official his intentions to run for governor in 2010.
More Pavlik fight tickets on sale at 10 a.m. today
YOUNGSTOWN — About 400 floor-level tickets, priced at $150 each, for the Feb. 21 Kelly Pavlik
Youngstown school board finance committee meeting canceled
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Board of Education’s Finance Committee meeting set for 4:30 p.m. today has
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY • Holy Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will sell potato, cabbage and lekvar
LOUIE TODAY: Alzheimer's and ALS answers
Elizabeth Clare Prophet’s daughter Erin Prophet will join Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner.
Clark’s 3-ball at buzzer gives Lakeview the win
CORTLAND — Lakeview High’s Justin Clark was prepared to stand in the left corner and watch teammate
Lakeview’s Moody finds calm in Ivy school choice
CORTLAND — When you’re a guy like Lakeview senior Ben Moody, who grew up dreaming of playing
CVS store survives beefs over its design
Further discussions cleared up issues with the North Side construction project. By DAVID SKOLNICK
6 sentenced for roles in 15-member theft ring
The major theft ring operated for several years in the Valley. YOUNGSTOWN — Six defendants
Abraham’s layup lifts Boardman girls 35-33
CANTON — Emily Abraham’s driving layup at the buzzer snapped a 33-33 tie to give the Boardman High
City health district increases scrutiny of stores selling food
Some neighborhood food service operations have made strides toward cleaning up; others have not.
Boardman restaurant gets slammed for free breakfast
Workers at Denny’s scrambled to keep up with the crazy amounts of free breakfast orders.
Streaking Campbell rolls past Champion
CHAMPION — Nate Hodge scored 18 points and Jerah’me Williams added 17 to lead the Campbell High boys
Akron SVSM deals Harding first loss
The school that made LeBron James famous prevailed in the hard-fought showdown of heavyweights.
Unbeaten Bulldogs topple Tigers
EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine High boys basketball team used nine players as it posted a 55-36
Over 300,000 help Steelers celebrate title
The city was renamed ‘Sixburgh’ for the day in honor of the team’s sixth Super Bowl win.
Kent State, Akron roll past MAC opponents
KENT — Tyree Evans scored 14 points and Mike McKee added four decisive 3-pointers just before
Judge OKs consolidation of voting districts
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A judge in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court has approved a plan to consolidate
Loss of jobs spurs more cuts in Warren
WARREN — With job losses piling up at area companies since city council passed its 2009 budget in
Workers will be offered buyouts
Employees will receive buyout details Friday. General Motors Corp. will offer buyouts to all of
Canadiens deal Penguins their third loss in a row
MONTREAL (AP) — Chris Higgins and Maxim Lapierre scored second-period goals and Andrei Kostitsyn
Turner, OSU upset No. 12 Purdue
The unranked Buckeyes improved to 16-5 with their third straight victory. COLUMBUS (AP) — Purdue
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2009. There are 330 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2009. There are 330 days left in the year. On this date
Limits to be set on pay for execs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration plans to mandate new executive pay limits today for
GM sales data illustrate need for Lordstown cuts
GM’s overall sales plunged 49 percent last month. General Motors released sales numbers Tuesday
nhl roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
Blues 4, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS — Brad Boyes scored twice to help the St. Louis Blues beat the
Chaney rallies past Christian for 1-point win
YOUNGSTOWN — Dom Brown’s layup with 8.7 seconds left capped a 10-0 uprising for Chaney and gave the
Hiding places Where to look
Some common foods that contain peanuts and peanut products: Baked goods, such as cakes, cookies
Israel bombs Gaza-Egypt border
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes bombed the Gaza-Egypt border Tuesday, aiming for tunnels used by
Purim's sweet taste of survival
Hamentaschen are cookies with sweet filling, but their shape and why they’re made involve a bit of history.
Summary of police activity in Canfield, Austintown, Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
Summary of police activity in Canfield, Austintown, Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: CANFIELD CITY
Republicans behaving like Democrats
Opinion: In an era when so many people seem to be focused on “the first” of any group to do something, maybe
Out of sight, mind and consideration
Opinion: When President Lyndon B. Johnson was about to sign the Immigration and Nationality Act on Oct. 3,
Woman recruited female bombers
BAGHDAD (AP) — A woman accused of helping recruit dozens of female suicide bombers looked into the
No Child Left Behind Act should be re-examined
Opinion: President Obama needs to examine the No Child Left Behind Act. “Our schools fail too many,” he
First Place in program to sell foreclosed homes
The home loans don’t require mortgage insurance or appraisal fees. WARREN — First Place Bank is
Birth of eight babies inspires more questions than joy
Editorial: Birth of eight babies inspires more questions than joy Let us be the first to say that we hope
Debut CD still keeps Lewis busy
LOS ANGELES — Leona Lewis has been spending her time lately holed up in a studio, working hard on
Macy almost got plowed under after joining cast of Mamet play
He replaced the ailing Jeremy Piven in the Broadway hit. NEW YORK — William H. Macy is
Want to be the first to ride new coaster?
Want to be the first to ride new coaster? MASON, Ohio — Kings Island amusement park is auctioning
Eliminate tax dodges for well paid CEOs
Opinion: We need to curb the audacity of greed. President Obama was right to denounce as “shameful” the
Stock indexes jump after rebound in home sales
The economy still seems too weak to support a stock rally, an analyst says. NEW YORK (AP) — Some
Turkey storms out of Davos over Gaza
Opinion: DAVOS, Switzerland — In the 12 years I’ve been attending Davos, I’ve never seen anything like it.
Supplier woes likely to mean fewer choices
NEW YORK (AP) — Bye-bye endless varieties of men’s shoes in black. So long, five-pocket jeans in
Congress should temper applause for Obama
Opinion: BALTIMORE, Md. — George W. Bush’s last State of the Union message was interrupted with applause
S.C. bill requires paid day off for Confederate Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A black state senator is pushing a bill that would require South Carolina
15 states considering seat-belt law change
COLUMBUS (AP) — More cash-strapped states want to give law enforcement officers the authority to
High court ruling favors lenders on attorney fees in foreclosures
COLUMBUS — Mortgage companies can require borrowers to pay attorney fees to reinstate loans subject
Top 25 roundup Tuesday’s other games
MEN No. 3 North Carolina 108, Maryland 91 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Wayne Ellington scored a season-
Rayovac battery maker files Chapter 11
NEW YORK (AP) — Spectrum Brands Inc., the maker of Rayovac batteries and Remington shavers, filed
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth B. Bennett, 20, of 521 E. Myrtle Ave., Youngstown, and
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Conf.All Games W-LPPG-OPW-LPPG-OP Harding1-048.0-43.012-256.7-43.6
Wells Fargo reconsiders Vegas trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wells Fargo & Co. abruptly reconsidered a pricey Las Vegas casino junket Tuesday
Kentucky sues to get ‘Indian Head Rock’
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s squabble with an Ohio city over a rock that laid for years at the
Flavors of the Seasons
T oday, in the annual Best of the Test Kitchen recipe roundup, we’re showcasing eight recipes —
“The Katie Couric All-Access Grammy Special” (9 p.m., CBS): This special is a table-
“The Katie Couric All-Access Grammy Special” (9 p.m., CBS): This special is a table-setter for the
nba roundup Tuesday’s other games
Celtics 100, 76ers 99 PHILADELPHIA — Ray Allen took a perfect pass from Paul Pierce and buried a
Squeeze put on troop supply lines into Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — U.S. troops in Afghanistan saw their supply lines squeezed from the north and east
Obama: Ohio to benefit by 142,000 jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House officials said Tuesday its economic stimulus plan would create or save
“The goal is to shape a package that is more targeted, that would be smaller in size and that
Opinion: “The goal is to shape a package that is more targeted, that would be smaller in size and that would
Court rejects Polanski bid to disqualify LA judges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court on Monday rejected a bid by Roman Polanski’s attorneys to
Sen. Gregg selected to guide commerce
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the midst of promoting his $800 billion-plus economic proposal, President
Coal plant explosion sends 6 to hospital
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A silo at a Milwaukee-area coal plant erupted in a fiery explosion Tuesday morning,
‘I screwed up’ on nominee picks, president declares
WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama on Tuesday abandoned his nomination fight for Tom Daschle and a
TODAY
TODAY Noon (STO) College wrestling: Baldwin-Wallace at John Carroll. 2 p.m. (FSN Pitt) College
High court sides with estate of mother defrauded by son
The high court said a records check should have been made before a mortgage was provided.
YSU BASEBALL \ 2009 schedule
Feb. 20 SEmD at Georgia, 5 p.m. Feb. 21 — at Georgia, 2 p.m. Feb. 22 — at Georgia, 2 p.m. Feb. 27 —
Senate approves tax break for buyers of new vehicles
The president opposes a ‘buy-American’ provision in the stimulus bill. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Bad timing
Bad timing Scripps Howard News Service: From a purely economic point of view, Americans have
Lawmakers from region get key roles on Ohio House panels
COLUMBUS — Valley lawmakers will serve in leadership positions on seven of 32 Democrat-controlled
YSU’s baseball outlook brighter
STRUTHERS — Youngstown State’s second-year baseball coach Rich Pasquale feels his team is already
Engineer to seek funds for salt storage
The EPA originally wanted salt to be kept under roof by last year. WARREN — Townships, cities
Prosecutor consolidating Gutierrez charges
Multiple allegations against Anthony Gutierrez, longtime friend of former Ohio Attorney General Marc
Court hearing postponed for suspect in New Castle shooting
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A preliminary hearing for a man accused of shooting a man four times last month
Soldiers coming home
Soldiers coming home VIENNA — About 13 members of the 910th Security Forces Squadron are scheduled
Former mayor released from jail
DETROIT — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick left jail early Tuesday with a new look, an apparent
Penguins ready to sign 14 today
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State football team, coming off a difficult and disappointing 2008
Man accused of trying to steal tip jar
NILES — A Braceville man was charged with robbery after police said he tried to steal a tip jar from
Pitcher of the year wants Horizon title next
STRUTHERS — As a sophomore last year, Aaron Swenson was the pitcher of the year in the Horizon
Northfield Results
Northfield Results tuesday 1st—Maketheworld (Irvine)13.603.802.40 Crazy Again (Stahl)2.802.10
CARRYING ON A PURIM TRADITION
Hamentaschen are cookies with sweet filling, but their shape and why they’re made involve a bit of
Lawrence Co. tax payments roll in
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County property taxpayers stepped up to the plate and turned in $902,130
Lack of funds prevents razing of some empty Youngstown schoolsSFlb
The former Jackson and West schools are next on the list to be demolished. YOUNGSTOWN — There
Sferra plans to seek seat on council
The current at-large council members are Bob L. Dean Jr., Helen Rucker and Daniel H. Crouse.
PAVLIK
PAVLIK Fight tickets on sale today YOUNGSTOWN — About 400 floor-level tickets, priced at $150
Woman says her son’s father assaulted her
YOUNGSTOWN — After a 21-year-old woman told police she was punched in the face and then pistol-
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Dallas 105, Orlando 95 Memphis 113, Washington 97 Miami 119, L.A. Clippers 95
Commissioner: JFS layoffs likely
JFS workers are represented by four collective bargaining units. YOUNGSTOWN — Due to the loss
Girl, 4, dies in washer
Girl, 4, dies in washer MISSION VIEJO, Calif. — A 4-year-old girl in Southern California has died
Salem hires for health agency
A councilman said that restarting the city health department would be a break-even proposal.
Sugar-Jayne troth being announced; wedding in May
EAST PALESTINE — The engagement of Alecia Sugar and Ryan Jayne is being announced by parents of the
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Howland Athletic Club — has registration for baseball and softball beginning Feb. 11.
Beaver, Lakeview voters pass levies
“All’s well that ends well,” Columbiana County Elections Board Chairman David Johnson said Tuesday
PLUNGING PROFITS
Banks in Valley make moves to weather economic storms Some of the institutions are cutting the
March wedding for Bree Sugar and Jim Hall
EAST PALESTINE — Denny and Patty Sugar of East Palestine are announcing the engagement of their
Prep football \ Area recruits
A list of area players who have made verbally commitments. National Signing Day is today.
YSU FOOTBALL \ 2009 probable recruits
(All will be freshmen) Theo Barnes, 6-3, 240, DL Akron Archbishop Hoban Jamaine Cook, 5-9, 195,
LeBron tops 12,000; Cavs extend home streak to 23
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James’ corner locker looked like an igloo. Soaking his aching feet and
Guido lifts Howland over Canfield, 58-56
Drew Guido scored the final four points to rally the Tigers to their 10th win. HOWLAND —
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Chaney 51, Youngstown Christian 50 East 53, St.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Jan.
In salmonella scare, look closely for hidden peanuts
Those with food allergies already know the unlikely places peanuts can hide. A massive
Area colleges Tuesday’s game
WOMEN Hiram 63, Allegheny 60 MEADVILLE, PA. — Junior forward Ashley Drum scored a season-high 23
Business news digest
REGION RTI reports sharp drop in earnings and sales PITTSBURGH — RTI International Metals earned
‘Rob’ seems content to relive his childhood
Dear Annie: I have been seeing “Rob” for over a year. We have loads of fun together and genuinely
Plump up dried-out raisins with hot water
Dear Heloise: Do you know of a way to keep raisins plump while storing them? Mine always seem to
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