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Fitch rallies to beat Poland, 38-33
POLAND — Fitch High senior Samantha Rovnak says her team’s goal at the start of the season was to
Southwest Warren residents urged to comment on city study report
WARREN — On state Route 45, about a mile south of the Hot Dog Shoppe, dozens of people met at New
McDonald boys finally rate mention in basketball poll
Finally, McDonald High’s unbeaten season is starting to gain some attention around the state. The
Youngstown judges want city to pony up $25K for legal fight to get a new courthouse
YOUNGSTOWN — The war of words over a new courthouse escalated today with municipal court judges
Youngstown, V&M Star reach agreement on land purchase
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control will sign a contract as early as Thursday with V&M Star
Proposal to use cameras to catch speeders in Warren dead for now
WARREN — After the city laid off 20 police officers Jan. 1 and received a traffic camera proposal
Girard police looking for man who tried to rob a woman Saturday
GIRARD — City police are still looking for a man who attempted to rob a restaurant employee making a
Carmen Julius remembered as star on the field, leader off the field
Remembered as a humble and compassionate man, Carmen Julius was a star on the football field and a
3,600 Valley kids eligible for Educational Choice Scholarships
YOUNGSTOWN — Some 3,600 children in Mahoning and Columbiana counties are eligible to apply for state
Mayor Williams to speak in Washington
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams will deliver an address Thursday at a national conference in
Lemons found guilty of rape, kidnapping
WARREN — A jury came back from their weekend break and found Charles L. Lemons III guilty of all
Reopening of Princess Street in Campbell expected by dark
CAMPBELL — Repairs on a 10-inch main sanitary sewer line that collapsed on Princess Street are
State ponies up money to clean up former YBM site
YOUNGSTOWN — The state Controlling Board agreed today to give $854,935 to the city to clean up and
Part of Princess Street closed in Campbell
CAMPBELL — A waste water pipe collapsed this morning on Princess Street and police closed the street
Pothole patching will restrict lanes on I-680
YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 between state Route 193 and U.S. Route 224 will have various lane
Canfield issues boil alert for portions of the city
CANFIELD — The city has issued a precautionary boil order for residents on Sleepy Hollow from
Main library will be closed Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The main branch of the Pubic Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 305 Wick Ave.,
UPDATE: Obama stumps for stimulus in Indiana
President Barack Obama says the nation cannot afford to "posture and bicker" while people are losing their jobs by the millions in a failing economy.
Stimulus package poised for Senate OK
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic stimulus package is poised to move forward in the Senate today. The $827 billion package seems assured to clear a key procedural hurdle, but not by much. Just three Republicans are expected to join Democrats in supporting the package, barely giving it the 60 votes needed.
I-680 pothole patching slated to start Tuesday
Interstate 680 between state Route 193 and U.S. Route 224 will have various lane restrictions in
GM might take back some Delphi plants
DETROIT — General Motors Corp. is in talks with its former parts arm Delphi Corp. about taking back
Fire damages Belmont Avenue property
YOUNGSTOWN — The occupant of 632 1/2 Belmont Ave. told firefighters he was awakened by the sound of
Court seeks volunteers to advocate for children
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Court Appointed Special Advocates/Guardian ad Litem Program is
More trouble reported at Jay Jay’s bar on South Side; 2 arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men were charged about 1:30 a.m. Sunday outside Jay Jay’s bar on Market Street
Penguins shut out by Red Wings, 3-0
Penguins shut out by Red Wings, 3-0 PITTSBURGH (AP) — The booing, the chanting, the taunting.
L.A. gives Cavaliers a Quicken lesson
Cleveland (39-10) had its worst second half of the season offensively in losing, 101-91.
Women pick up energy, friends during workouts in Ursuline Center pool
Exercising in water buoys the spirit and boosts flexibility. Just ask the women who participate in
Funding changes puzzle some Valley schools
Some districts don’t know why they’re slated for substantial increases in state subsidies.
Police probe vehicle-buggy accident near Farmington
FARMINGTON — Authorities were investigating an accident late Sunday that involved a buggy and a
U.S. porn sting nets man in Howland
An Army veteran who used a computer to send illegal images of children got a nine-year prison
Fire causes $50K damage to Brookfield barn
BROOKFIELD — A fire ruled suspicious caused about $50,000 in damage to a two-story barn at 1625
Akron runs past Broncos 87-63
AKRON — Brett McKnight came off the bench to score 19 points and lead Akron to a dominating 87-63
Wisconsin grinds out 54-44 victory over Penn State
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sunday was a banner day for Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, and the good times
TOUCHING MOMENTS
A boy with autism and his dog find a world in common LEXINGTON, Ky.— It’s early July, and
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s women’s games
Michigan State 52, No. 14 Ohio State 46 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Allyssa DeHaan scored 16 points and
Whether by gun or pen, it’s still robbery
Opinion: Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff contends that his $50 billion scam was a psychodrama of his
“It is as rocky as I’ve ever seen it. Businesses have seen such revenue shortfalls that
Opinion: “It is as rocky as I’ve ever seen it. Businesses have seen such revenue shortfalls that they are
Jews targeted in Latin America
Opinion: There is a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in Latin America in the aftermath of the Israeli-
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 10 7 uK Q 6 v10 3 wA K J 7 3
The rise and (almost) fall of banks in America
These days, you can roll up to an ATM at the grocery, the pharmacy, the gas station, the hardware
Looming crisis hard to miss; County must act quickly
Editorial: Looming crisis hard to miss; County must act quickly Mahoning County government is facing a
Stimulus targets billions toward colleges, students
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The stimulus plan emerging in Washington could offer an unprecedented,
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (8 p.m., USA): Last year a little beagle named Uno went from
Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (8 p.m., USA): Last year a little beagle named Uno went from
Youngstown area should consider potential of vacant properties, new study recommends
The report, 18 months in the making, includes a detailed action strategy. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Hello, did you hear Twitter still isn’t making money?
SAN FRANCISCO — Already one of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups, Twitter — a cross between instant
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Springfield Township trustees special meeting, 10 a.m., Springfield Township
A survey shows that Americans expect an average price of $3.07 for a gallon of gasoline when they
A survey shows that Americans expect an average price of $3.07 for a gallon of gasoline when they
THE WINNERS \ Partial list
Male Pop Vocal Performance: “Say,” John Mayer; track from “Continuum” (Columbia) Record of the
Chris Brown sought in alleged beating
Chris Brown sought in alleged beating LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police say they’re investigating
REGION
REGION Huntington Bank to open new Wedgewood branch AUSTINTOWN — Huntington Bank will open its
HOME VIDEO \ This week’s releases
“Nights in Rodanthe”: Richard Gere and Diane Lane are strangers in the night in this romantic
English marches toward its millionth word
Opinion: By the end of April 2009, the English language will be 1 million words strong. That is if you
East Palestine looks to expand its new Crime Watch endeavor
The local group got some tips from the Salem-Perry Township Crime Watch. EAST PALESTINE —
Today is Monday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2009. There are 325 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2009. There are 325 days left in the year. On this date in
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Amanda Devault The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Plant, Krauss team up for a 5-Grammy night
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ unorthodox musical partnership yielded rich
Obama faces tough week with stimulus, new financial bailout
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plunges into a difficult test of his leadership this week,
Phantoms remain atop division after 5-1 victory
Mahoning Valley used a Nick Kenney hat trick to help defeat Traverse City BOARDMAN — It was a
JAMAICA
JAMAICA Jamaica Observer, Kingston, Jan. 31: The sacking of Mr. Rod Blagojevich as governor of the
Senate offers a jump start
Senate offers a jump start Philadelphia Inquirer: Finally, a bailout idea that helps individuals
Rebuild and replace is key to effective stimulus plan
Opinion: Rebuild and replace is key to effective stimulus plan EDITOR: The stimulus package as it now
Nathan Durflinger of Liberty: Cecelia Turowski Memorial Scholarship, Ohio State University,
Nathan Durflinger of Liberty: Cecelia Turowski Memorial Scholarship, Ohio State University,
mountaineer results
mountaineer results sunday Note: No results from Mountaineer Park were received in time for this
OLDEST DOG SHOW | History
OLDEST DOG SHOW | History The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is the longest-running dog show in
Five area boys teams get top seeds at sectionals
Five area teams were voted as No. 1 seeds during the boys sectional-district basketball tournament
Warren police chief proposes fees
WARREN (AP) — Authorities in at least one Ohio city are following Gov. Ted Strickland’s lead with a
Penguins of the Year
Jim Tressel was back in town Sunday, this time to help the Penguins fund the new WATTS center.
Anti-war legislators worry over Obama’s plan to escalate war in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — After campaigning on the promise to end one war, President Barack Obama is
YSU men get sweep in Chicago
What a weekend for the Youngstown State men’s basketball team. The Penguins won back-to-back
YSU’s new indoor facility is important to Tressel
BOARDMAN — Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was honored by Youngstown State University at the
the INITIATIVE
the INITIATIVE The Youngstown-Mahoning County Vacant Property Initiative is recommending changes
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games L.A. Clippers 121, Atlanta 97 Philadelphia 94, Miami 84 New Jersey 114,
Iraqi shoe thrower due in court next week
Iraqi shoe thrower due in court next week BAGHDAD — The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at
Louisville rallies to defeat St. John’s
NEW YORK — Jerry Smith scored a season-high 21 points and No. 5 Louisville came up with another
DEI-Ganassi merger offspring Truex on 500 pole
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. suffered through an uncertain winter, unsure if his
WASHINGTON (AP) — After campaigning on the promise to end one war , President Barack Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — After campaigning on the promise to end one war , President Barack Obama is
NFC rallies to win Pro Bowl behind Fitzgerald, Carney
HONOLULU (AP) — With a huge red lei around his neck and a wide grin that could have stretched across
2 men arrested outside South Side bar
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men were charged about 1:30 a.m. Sunday outside Jay Jay’s bar on Market Street
Drugmakers boost pills for a ‘murky’ illness
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two drugmakers spent hundreds of millions of dollars last year to raise awareness
Medicaid workshop
Medicaid workshop WARREN — The Family and Children First Council invites the public to a workshop
Recession gives spark to community colleges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — College freshman Elizabeth Hebert’s choice of a four-year school suddenly got
Salem has an upbeat outlook for future
The chamber of commerce’s development plan could help guide the city for the next 20 years — or
Rescued 1 day, fishing the next
PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — Many of the 134 fishermen rescued from Lake Erie ice returned to the
Prison guards eye Strickland’s budget
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Overworked prison guards are hopeful that Gov. Ted Strickland’s budget proposal
SUNDAY drawingS
SUNDAY drawingS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 4-2-1 Pick 4, 5-4-9-6 Rolling Cash 5, 3-8-30-
TV-watcher sets world record
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Suresh Joachim has broken his own Guinness world record for nonstop broadcast-
Polish Arts Club draws on culture for students
The event, held annually since 1935, is to showcase the work of local Polish and Polish-American
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Beneficial Ohio Inc. v. James L. King et al, money.
Christmas letters supplement genealogy records
Dear Heloise: I love reading about the daily lives of previous generations in historical-society
She holds Dad close to the art
Dear Annie: I was adopted at birth. I was a “daddy’s girl,” and although he always stood up to my
Big-time bow-wow
Two area hound dogs will face steep competition at the Westminster Dog Show with the help of a local handler.
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