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James’ late foul costs Cavs in loss
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James scored 47 points Tuesday night, but his foul with 0.2 seconds left
Two suspects in November homicide in Youngstown post bond
YOUNGSTOWN — Two suspects in a Nov. 12 South Side homicide, whose bonds were reduced from $500,000
Youngstown man pleads guilty to reduced charge in ’07 shooting death
YOUNGSTOWN — The driver of a car from which shots were fired, killing one 17-year-old and wounding
Liberty man sues two township police officers for excessive force, civil rights violation
LIBERTY — A home invasion and subsequent scuffle with township officers will be the subject of a
Columbiana law enforcement upset with proposed court rule change
LISBON — Law enforcement officials in Columbiana County are up in arms over a proposed change in
Struthers boy suspended for using muscle-building supplement
STRUTHERS — A 15-year-old Struthers High School football player appealed his suspension from school
Mayor Williams will give keynote address at meeting in D.C.
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams will speak on behalf of small and mid-sized industrial communities
Warren man faces drug charges after arrest in Liberty
LIBERTY — Township police charged a Warren man with felony possession of drugs, and misdemeanor
Man charged in 1979 Warren Twp. death enters innocent plea
WARREN — A 56-year-old Arizona man who fled from Warren in 1979 after being accused of killing an
Canfield wants Christmas decorations moved from cemeteries
CANFIELD —The city requests that all Christmas decorations be retrieved from Canfield cemeteries by
Caylee Anthony remembered during service
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of mourners remembered slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony in a music-filled service Tuesday, months after her mysterious disappearance inspired dozens of volunteers to search for her body before and after her mother was charged with killing her.
Senate OKs stimulus package
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations.
Mahoning commissioners to gauge finances before layoffs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners say they’ll carefully study the county’s financial
All-star shortstop Miguel Tejada charged with lying about steroids
WASHINGTON (AP) All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about
Dice game ends in shooting on the North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon Owens, 24, of Lexington Avenue was shot twice in the stomach early today after
Man who police say was involved in Howland shooting has died
WARREN — A second man has died in connection with the Dec. 23 shooting death of 21-year-old Cameron
Lakeview schools await word on state, federal funding
CORTLAND — Voters passed a 3.15-mill levy last week, but Lakeview Board of Education members are
Most GM salaried workers at Lordstown face pay cuts
Most salaried workers at the General Motors’ Lordstown complex will receive pay cuts under a new
USA dance to feature Argentine tango lessons
USA dance to feature Argentine tango lessons YOUNGSTOWN — USA Dance will have its monthly dance
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
• Alumni of North High School Class of 1959 are planning a 50th-year reunion, which is tentatively
Pavlik tickets still available
YOUNGSTOWN — There are still a few hundred tickets available for Kelly Pavlik’s middleweight title
Autoworkers brace for more pain
As GM targets more plants for closing, it is also considering reacquiring some of its former Delphi
Harding stays perfect in SVC
Liberty rallied in the second half to upend Hubbard in an AAC White Tier game. WARREN — Anita
$970M expansion for V&M advances
City council OKs plan for land buy YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control will sign a
Julia Dominick’s appearance on ‘Jeopardy!’ ends with last answer
The local game show winner said she can’t think of many things she’d do different if given the
Jury convicts man in rape case
The defendant had been out of prison three years on a previous rape conviction at the time of the
Camera proposal lacks support
No traffic camera legislation is planned in Warren at this time, a councilman said. WARREN —
Report on Warren nears completion
The report offers suggestions for what can be done with the former Western Reserve High School.
Love of students is driving force
Some district employees are receiving advanced training to better deal with special-needs students.
Commission undecided on Oakhill heating system
The panel is still weighing Oakhill’s heating options. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Building
Suspects’ bond reduction enrages victim’s family
If they’re released, the defendants must be on house arrest, judge rules. YOUNGSTOWN — Members
2 Austintown officers receive promotions
The officers each have more than eight years’ experience on the police force. AUSTINTOWN — Two
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin E. Brandt, 25, Tolstoi, Manitoba, Canada, and Janice L.
Does husband’s flirting mean he’s cheating?
Dear Annie: I have been married for six years to “Tom,” a great guy in all respects except one. He
Remember those originals at the copy machine
Dear Heloise: Many people have received photographs and other precious documents for Christmas, and
Obama moving fast on Hispanics
Opinion: WASHINGTON — After a week in the capital interviewing senior Obama administration foreign policy
Nissan says more job cuts not planned in the U.S.
Nissan already has offered buyouts with the intent of cutting 1,200 U.S. jobs. NEW YORK (AP) —
With a simple stitch, in time projects result
Associated Press WHICH CRAFT: Brett Bara, editor of Crochet Today magazine and host of the new PBS
New Kindle e-book reader gets slimmer
The new version of the reading device can store 1,500 books. NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon.com Inc. is
Baseball set to go, but feels crunch
More than 70 free agents remained unsigned with pitchers and catchers set to report Saturday. NEW
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Mexican drug violence spills over into the U.S.
Just as government officials had feared, the drug violence raging in Mexico is spilling over into
Task force rips U.S. track for lack of accountability, cohesion
The nine-member task force submitted 69 pages of unflattering details and possible solutions.
A-Rod admits using steroids from 2001-03
He said he used the banned substances to justify his record 10-year contract. NEW YORK (AP) —
173 killed by wildfires in Australia
WHITTLESEA, Australia (AP) — Disaster teams found charred bodies on roadsides and in crashed cars —
Nick Cannon to host ‘America’s Got Talent’
NEW YORK (AP) — America’s got Nick Cannon as the new host of “America’s Got Talent.” The musician,
“It’s an appalling tragedy for the nation.”
Opinion: “It’s an appalling tragedy for the nation.” Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Of Australia, as the death
GETTING STARTED Directions for basic square
Here is the way to make a simple crochet square as the basis for blankets, pillows, tote bags and
Penn State students: We need aid
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State student leaders railed Monday against Gov. Ed Rendell’s plan to
Criminal probe begins into electrocution soldier
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army criminal investigators have opened a probe into the death of an Oregon
Obama: Pass stimulus or face ‘catastrophe’
The president also said it is ‘not acceptable’for Pakistan to have safe havens for terrorists along
Four American soldiers killed in suicide car bombing in Iraq
It was the deadliest attack against U.S. forces in the war in nine months. BAGHDAD (AP) — A
Hendrick team boasts unprecedented depth
The NASCAR program has won three straight Sprint Cups. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rick Hendrick
House Dems seek ways to create jobs
The Democrats’ first priority is passing the governor’s proposed budget. COLUMBUS — Democrats
Philly skyscraper project battles cloudy economy
Philadelphia presses ahead with plans to build one of the world’s tallest buildings. PHILADELPHIA
A justice’s battle
Washington Post: Last week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg disclosed the sad news that
Obama has chance to prove his commitment to military
Editorial: During last year’s presidential campaign, the Republican nominee, U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona,
Official: Plan to buy bad assets from banks
WASHINGTON (AP) — An administration official said Monday the overhaul of the government’s $700
Register for special items you wouldn’t buy for yourself
Don’t shy away from those high-ticket items because you think no one will buy them or you’ll never
Is Westminster promoting doggie defects?
Opinion: This week, the dog world’s biggest shindig, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, will descend on
States seeking another Medicaid bailout
Opinion: For the third time this decade, states are looking to Congress for help with their Medicaid costs.
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 6-6-9 Pick 4, 5-1-1-7 Classic Lotto, 4-9-16-
Young’s 20 points power Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Sam Young scored 20 points as No. 4 Pittsburgh seized the lead with a late first-half
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: Shooting death
Real reasons for Oscar nominations
You know who has been nominated. I know who has been nominated. Everybody knows who has been
“NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS): On “NCIS,” the investigation into the death of a
“NCIS” (8 p.m., CBS): On “NCIS,” the investigation into the death of a Marine leads the team into
Extended warranties have surprises for car owners
Opinion: Extended warranties have surprises for car owners EDITOR: Readers should be alerted to the
Kindness of strangers not always a good thing
Opinion: On Page 45 of its ethics code, The New York Times offers its newsroom employees a sample letter to
Ambitious ‘Dollhouse’ set to debut on Fox
LOS ANGELES — Is it grindhouse camp? Extreme inflatable-girl fantasy? Latter-day Moses narrative? Or
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
Former official to be sentenced
County officials process about 1,500 payments per month. LISBON — Columbiana County officials
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2009. There are 324 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2009. There are 324 days left in the year. On this date
Hubbard tops CM
CAMPBELL — Kory Hopkinson scored 15 points, and Bobby Thompson and Kurtis Drummond scored 14 apiece
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Feb. 1 Drug abuse:
EDCHOICE SCHOOL: Above, third-graders in Mary Mounce’s class at Youngstown Christian School
EDCHOICE SCHOOL: Above, third-graders in Mary Mounce’s class at Youngstown Christian School work on
Wrigley suspends ads featuring Chris Brown
hWrigley suspends ads featuring Chris Brown LOS ANGELES — Wrigley says it’s suspending ad
Toy retailers struggle to comply with guidelines
Toy retailers struggle to comply with guidelines NEW YORK — Toy stores across the country
NEW COURT FOR CITY?
NEW COURT FOR CITY? kThe war of words continued at Monday’s Youngstown City Council meeting
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games San Antonio 105, Boston 99 L.A. Lakers 101, Cleveland 91 Orlando 101, New
Business news digest
NATION Starbucks offers details on breakfast ‘parings’ NEW YORK — Starbucks Corp., which is
Journalists to take part in panel discussion
Journalists to take part in panel discussion YOUNGSTOWN — Three journalists familiar with
Controlling board will help fund building demolition
Controlling board will help fund building demolition YOUNGSTOWN — The state Controlling Board
Fisher plans run for Voinovich’s Senate seat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in 2010. The
Mayor will address national conference
The city would match 25 percent of federal stimulus dollars received. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay
Judges: Williams is ‘stonewalling’
‘Litigation is inevitable,’ a judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — The war of words over a new courthouse
Bill headed for Senate OK expands government’s role in U.S. economy
The Treasury secretary is expected to unveil an aid plan for the financial industry today.
Youth basketball
youth basketball itcl tournament girls Seventh grade division (At United) Monday’s scores
United holds off Tigers in fourth
The Golden Eagles stayed tied with Crestview atop the ITCL Tier One standings. NEW MIDDLETOWN
McDonald boys 15th in AP poll
Finally, McDonald High’s unbeaten season is starting to gain some attention around the state. The
Rescuers explore fines for stranded anglers
TOLEDO (AP) — Rescuers who plucked 134 stranded fishermen off a huge ice floe in Lake Erie want
TWO FOR THE BIRDS
Fitch rallies from 10-point deficit to pull past Poland The Falcons reached their preseason goal
Professor was devoted to her autistic son
KENT (AP) — A Kent State University professor who was beaten in her home and later died was devoted
VOUCHING FOR VOUCHERS
Private schools, parents sing the praises of EdChoice Some 3,600 children in Mahoning and
Julius a grid legend in Valley
The former Campbell player and coach and YSU standout died at age 94 Friday. Remembered as a
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Charlotte Holmes, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 6. Jamie Clark,
General Motors executive to retire at the end of 2009
The executive is credited with revamping how GM vehicles are designed. DETROIT (AP) — Bob Lutz, a
Early lead helps Columbiana stop Lisbon
COLUMBIANA — Kayle Couchenour scored 11 points with five assists and Ashley Shea added 13 points to
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