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Meth lab raided in home with three kids
EAST LIVERPOOL — A methamphetamine lab raided this week is the fifth known to have been operating in Columbiana County since 2003.
Man dies, two injured in Lawrence County traffic accident
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man was killed and two women were flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after an
Brookfield police investigating death of 50-year-old man
BROOKFIELD — Police are trying to determine how a 50-year-old township man ended up dead behind a
Beatitude House gets interactive Web site
WARREN—February 6, 2009—Beatitude House has a new interactive Web site, thanks to a donation from
Trumbull grand jury indicts Niles man involved in chase in Dec.
WARREN — The Trumbull County grand jury has indicted Harley E. Tibbs, the man who allegedly led a
Poll results: Obama yes, stimulus plan no
COLUMBUS — Ohioans remain enamored with President Barack Obama, though more than half don’t think
Trumbull prosecutor asks President Obama for help in resolving 2007 Newton Falls murder case
WARREN — Dennis Watkins, Trumbull County prosecutor, has written to President Barack Obama asking
Super Bowl Steeler visits Poland North Elementary
POLAND — It was a sea of black and gold at North Elementary School as pupils, teachers and staff
Bazetta man indicted for robbery, assault at Arby’s restaurant
WARREN — Robert E. Cherry, the 34-year-old Bazetta man arrested Jan. 28 inside the West Market
U.S. jobless rate hits 7.6 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Recession-battered employers eliminated 598,000 jobs in January, the most since the end of 1974, and catapulted the unemployment rate to 7.6 percent. The grim figures were further proof that the nation's job climate is deteriorating at an alarming clip with no end in sight.
Blaze destroys South Side vacant home
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant home on the city’s South Side was destroyed by a fire. Firefighters
Gov. Strickland proposes corporal punishment ban in Ohio schools
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s budget bill will contain a statewide ban on corporal
Delphi Corp. to cancel health-care benefits for salaried retirees
Delphi Corp. is seeking to cancel health-care benefits for its salaried retirees. The auto parts
GM Lordstown complex set to make half-dozen types of vehicles
The Lordstown car factory will be able to make at least a half-dozen types of vehicles once a $350
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter, will meet at
Girl reports family rape in Hubbard
HUBBARD — City police are investigating the reported rape of a 15-year-old girl.
Gun shop thief gets 12 years
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 12 years.
Lowellville tops McDonald to stay perfect in league play
The young Rockets, who start three freshmen, built a 37-19 halftime lead and then rolled to a 65-
Boardman Park begins expansion project
The Lariccia family donated $200,000 to renovate and expand the center. BOARDMAN — A renovated
East beats Mooney second time, 44-34
Monet Mitchel-Oliver, Briana Dawson and Reshayla Taylor led the Panthers to their eighth win.
Sharpsville honors soldier killed in Afghanistan
Sharpsville community honors soldier killed in Afghanistan Mourners packed the church to honor
YSU men get big road win at Loyola
The women’s team wasn’t as fortunate as it suffered a 79-42 defeat at Green Bay. CHICAGO —
Bishop Murry seeks orderly downsizing of diocese
The Youngstown Diocese has 40,000 fewer Catholics than it did in 2002. BOARDMAN — Bishop
Porn-viewing installer gets probation, fine
The resident was charged for movies he neither ordered nor viewed. BOARDMAN — A Cathy Way man
Bonds may get break from federal judge
The judge may toss out some of the prosecution’s main evidence. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Prosecutors
Brookfield wrestlers short on players, but not talent
The Warriors are working for a return to state. BROOKFIELD — Although it doesn’t have
Summitt reaches summit, achieves 1,00th career wins
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pat Summitt didn’t bother to brush the glittering specks left by the orange
Israeli, Ursuline students share lesson in culture
YOUNGSTOWN — For the past six months, Adi Barnea, 17, of Beit Haemek, Israel, has been looking
‘CORALINE’
‘CORALINE’ Grade: A Director: Henry Selick Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Rating: PG for
V&M Star public meeting
V&M Star public meeting YOUNGSTOWN — A public meeting is set on a potential steel plant
First Place OK’d for U.S. investment
The bank president is wary of future restrictions the government could enact. WARREN — The
Lily Allen’s album gets bargain price
NEW YORK (AP) — Lily Allen isn’t giving away her new CD, but at $3.99, it seems pretty close. The
Senators continue to spar on stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate moderates worked to cut billions of dollars from economic stimulus
Canfield’s McGowan earns player of week honors
Canfield’s McGowan earns player of week honors PITTSBURGH — Rachel McGowan, a junior on the
Woman sought in Liberty assault
LIBERTY — Police continue looking for a woman who attacked a 21-year-old woman.
Undersea adventure lures kids to explore books
Right to Read Week runs through today.
626,000 new jobless seek benefits in one week
Cosmetic giant Estee Lauder announced Thursday it will cut 2,000 jobs. WASHINGTON (AP) —
CHURCH HISTORY | Pilgrim Collegiate Church
CHURCH HISTORY | Pilgrim Collegiate Church 1866: First Reformed Church officially formed and built
TOP SALARIES
TOP SALARIES Ohio public universities Salaries of the presidents at each of Ohio’s four-year
Economic crisis needs swift, bold, wise action
Opinion: WASHINGTON — By now, it’s clear to everyone that we have inherited an economic crisis as deep and
Federal funds \ Where they went
The U.S. Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program is designed to spur lending by investing in healthy
When will Beltway types learn to pay their taxes?
Editorial: When will Beltway types learn to pay their taxes? One would think that anyone in Washington, D.C.,
Davos attendees are in denial
Opinion: DAVOS, Switzerland — With its stellar cast of political and economic leaders, the World Economic
Stores see January sales fall; Wal-Mart posts rise
Retail sales were down for the fourth straight month. NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers grappling with
WORLD
WORLD GM to lay off 600 workers at key plant in Mexico MONTERREY, Mexico — General Motors says
Fitch suffers 66-48 loss to McKinley
CANTON — The Fitch High boys basketball team turned in a close first half against Canton McKinley,
As a state, D.C. would have to have an *
Opinion: WASHINGTON — One answer is: Six rows of stars — the top, third and fifth rows with nine, the second,
Madoff client list has actors, baseball greats
The names of several thousand fraud victims are revealed. NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher
GOP should emulate Reagan, Gingrich
Opinion: A brief glimmer of sanity among Congressional Republicans has been followed, almost immediately, by
Boeing commercial jet orders nosedive
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Boeing Co.’s orders for freight and passenger jets plunged in January, hurt by
Playing against a reraise in small ball poker
If you’re playing small ball poker, you’ll be entering a lot of pots, and in most of them, you’ll be
Hays gets 1,000th with W&J
Hays gets 1,000th with W&J Emily Hays of Boardman has shot her way into the career 1,000-point
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Canton McKinley 66, Fitch 48
West Branch upends Canton South, 44-40
BELOIT — The West Branch High School girls basketball team took a 29-24 lead at halftime on Thursday
‘THE WRESTLER’
‘THE WRESTLER’ Grade: A Director: Darren Aronofsky Raing: R for nudity, violence, language
“Everybody Hates Chris” (8 p.m., The CW): Better duck and cover. On “Everybody
“Everybody Hates Chris” (8 p.m., The CW): Better duck and cover. On “Everybody Hates Chris,” coach
‘Fearless’ R&B singer goes beyond the typical
Jazmine Sullivan has received five Grammy nominations. NEW YORK — From its reggae-tinged
Another ‘Pink’ payday for Martin
The great comedian doesn’t get what makes this character funny. Someday, we’ll stroll through
‘Push’ has no real power
Dakota Fanning plays her first-ever drunk scene in “Push,” a new comic-book-inspired thriller about
Rapper pleads innocent to assault charge
Rapper pleads innocent to assault charge NEW YORK — Rapper Jim Jones has pleaded not guilty to
Country’s Atkins finds his focus
It’s been quite a few exciting — albeit unexpected — years for country singer-songwriter Rodney
Rourke and Tomei are heartbreaking in ‘Wrestler’
Neither is afraid to bare body and soul. You’ve rarely seen a human so hideous, and so
‘Star Ocean: Second Evolution’
‘Star Ocean: Second Evolution’ (Square Enix) for PSP Genre: Role-playing; Rating: T Grade: B
‘THE PINK PANTHER 2’
‘THE PINK PANTHER 2’ Grade: D Director: Harald Zwart Running time: 1 hour, 29 minutes
if you go
if you go Who: Rodney Atkins When: 7 tonight Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Valentine dinner-dance with 22-piece orchestra
AUSTINTOWN — Tickets are now available for the annual Valentine’s Day Dinner-Show and Dance on Feb.
East-West vulnerable. North deals.
East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA 4 3 2 uJ 4 3 2 vA 8 wK Q 4 WEST EAST x7 6
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees work session, 9, a.m., Station
Lawmakers say safety fixes require push from Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fixing the nation’s food safety woes may not be possible this year unless
After 75 years of Brides magazine, only the basics remain the same
Associated Press THROUGH THE AGES: Representing the ’90s, the “all about you” decade in bridal
Boardman Park DONORS
Boardman Park DONORS Capital campaign Boardman Park is in the midst of a $2.3 million capital
PROPOSED MENTAL HEALTH CUTS
PROPOSED MENTAL HEALTH CUTS Because of two state department of mental health subsidy cuts during
Calzaghe retires
LONDON (AP) — Former super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe retired from boxing Thursday with a
Today is Friday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2009. There are 328 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2009. There are 328 days left in the year. On this date in
“To say that food safety in this country is a patchwork system is giving it too much credit.
Opinion: “To say that food safety in this country is a patchwork system is giving it too much credit. It is a
Attack ads don’t help
Attack ads don’t help Washington Post: President Obama says he wants a new era of bipartisanship.
Ice storm victims warned not to eat peanut butter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Officials on Thursday warned victims of last week’s ice storm not to eat
15 from Toledo charged in theft of funds for hurricane victims
TOLEDO (AP) — Fifteen people in Ohio have been charged with bilking the government out of thousands
YSU considers demolishing church on Wick Ave. to put in a parking lot
The previous owner plans to retrieve and sell two large stained-glass windows. YOUNGSTOWN —
After suffering an upset loss at last year’s Division II district tournament at Akron
After suffering an upset loss at last year’s Division II district tournament at Akron Firestone,
White House invaders hunted
WASHINGTON — A small band of masked intruders has broken into the secure White House grounds and has
Crash victim ID’d
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania coroner has identified the victim of a fatal crash
Panel: U.S. overpaid for stocks in bailout
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog has concluded that the federal government gave financial
COLLEGE HOOPS \ Top 25 women’s games
No. 14 Ohio St. 59, Purdue 47 COLUMBUS — Jantel Lavender had 19 points and 13 rebounds and No. 14
COLLEGE HOOPS \ Horizon, Ohio roundups
Cleveland St. 66, Ill.-Chicago 63 CHICAGO — Jeremy Montgomery scored 21 points, including a go-
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerry Marlowe, 45, of 1617 McGuffey Road, Youngstown, and
National Basketball association Thursday’s games
Lakers 110, Celtics 109, OT BOSTON — Lamar Odom made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left in
PADDLING HISTORY Previous Ohio action
1985: Bill passed allowing local school districts to ban paddling 1989: Bill passed requiring
National Hockey League Thursday’s games
Kings 5, Capitals 4 WASHINGTON — Anze Kopitar scored two goals and added an assist, and the Los
Police arrest second man in theft of laptop
Police are looking for a man and woman connected with a theft from Macy’s in Eastwood Mall.
Michigan rallies against Penn State
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — John Beilein has spent most of this season trying to treat every game the
Strickland’s budget carries plan to ban spanking in school
Gov. Ted Strickland’s budget bill will contain a statewide ban on corporal punishment in schools, a
Who would replace Ginsburg?
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery Thursday for what apparently is
Mental health panel urges cuts in funding for programs
The latest round of budget cutbacks is too large for the board to absorb. YOUNGSTOWN —
Girard to use new process to pick chief
The selection process will begin later this month. GIRARD — The city will use a new process to
Resolution OKs JFS restructuring
Nobody at JFS has been furloughed yet, the director says. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
State senator to run for governor
COLUMBUS — State Sen. Kevin Coughlin has made official his intentions to run for governor in 2010.
Parking director charged with theft and fraud
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County district attorney is charging the former New Castle parking
Ohio fugitive nabbed in Ark.
STUTTGART, Ark. (AP) — A man wanted in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on 14 warrants was arrested Wednesday
Strickland receives 63% approval rating
Voters seem to like the Ohio Graduation Test requirement. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland
Democrats have edge in filling Voinovich’s seat, new poll finds
Only Portman has officially committed to running for the seat. COLUMBUS — Potential Democratic
Man gets 12 years for break-ins, other crimes
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 12 years in prison for two gun shop
PROCESSION: Police and fire department escorts lead the funeral procession of Sgt. Wallace down
PROCESSION: Police and fire department escorts lead the funeral procession of Sgt. Wallace down
County hires forensic doctor
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have hired Dr. Joseph S. Ohr as forensic pathologist
Couple pin their hopes on SirViBear
A cancer survivor and founder of SirViBear said teddy bears give comfort to people of all ages.
Prime minister’s bloc wins election
BAGHDAD (AP) — Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s allies swept to victory over Shiite religious
Spike in suicides alarms Army, vets
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army is investigating an unexplained and stunning spike in suicides in
‘Coraline’: another marvel from ‘Nightmare’ makerSFlb
Stop-motion animation delivers an unequaled charm. Dark, magical and endlessly inventive,
Coroner to rule on cause of woman’s death
LIBERTY — The Trumbull County coroner’s office will determine how 27-year-old Elizabeth DeAngelis
Ohio’s university presidents, top advisers won’t see pay cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s university presidents and their senior advisers, who rank among the state’s
Consultant firm offers ideas for vacant homes in Warren
The city hopes to address the oversupply of vacant homes with Neighborhood Stabilization money.
Wellness screening set in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — The public is invited to a wellness screening from 5 to 7 p.m. today at BodyShop Total
MCDONALD | Village council
Officials handled these matters during their meeting this week: Approved the second reading of an
Panel OKs Lynn as Pentagon deputy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Thursday in favor of William Lynn, a
Summitt hits milestone
Summitt reaches summit In this season of lowered expectations for Tennessee, Pat Summitt still
Gutierrez violated state law, OEC says
The elections commission alleges the former Dann aide improperly received $5,000 in campaign funds.
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Stephen and Jaime Pontius, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 4. Sarah
Area state reps strike committee gold
Opinion: On more than one occasion, I’ve made fun of the state legislators who represent the Mahoning Valley.
Cancer survivor pin
Cancer survivor pin Co-founders of SirViBear, Bill and Linda English of Austintown, said they were
Diocesan officials, parents discuss merger of two Austintown schools
A facility panel has been created to choose where the school will be located. AUSTINTOWN — A
Smoke screen may hide emotional issues
Dear Annie: I have never taken drugs and never will, but I recently learned that one of my best guy
Turn old newspapers into logs for fireplace
Dear Heloise: A few years ago, I clipped out your column on how to reuse newspapers to make
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