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High winds cause havoc in Mahoning Valley
Trees and tree limbs downed by high winds were the main cause of power outages that left some 900
Income tax renewal on May ballot for Springfield school district
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield Board of Education is asking residents to renew the current one percent
Brookfield crash claims life of Hubbard woman
BROOKFIELD — A Hubbard woman died in a two-car collision at U.S. Route 62 and Bedford Road.
Ohio foreclosure rate slows
COLUMBUS — Nearly 86,000 homes went into foreclosure in Ohio last year — a 45 percent increase from
All-day kindergarten would not be mandatory under governor’s plan
COLUMBUS — Parents would not be required to send their children to full-day kindergarten, under the
Free lunch with Lee Fisher available Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative invites the public to a free community
Children send hearts, warm wishes to soldiers overseas
YOUNGSTOWN — Four-year old, Alicia Hilbert, is a bit young for cupid’s arrows, but that didn’t stop
Weathersfield zoning appeals board meeting canceled
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals meeting set for Thursday has been
Feds give Austintown dollars for new fire truck
AUSTINTOWN — After six years of applying for federal funding for a new fire truck, the township fire
Infocision leaves Youngstown for the suburbs
Infocision Management Corp. is moving its workers in downtown Youngstown to its call centers in
Teamsters pull handicapped man from burning car
YOUNGSTOWN — A handicapped Campbell man was pulled from his car on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Decorations must be removed from Tod Homestead Cemetery
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual cleanup of Tod Homestead Cemetery will take place March 15. All decorations
Evolution and Darwin to be topic of forum
YOUNGSTOWN — The YSU Chapter of Sigma Xi will sponsor an Evolution and Darwin Forum at 4 p.m.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, serves food to the public from
LOUIE TODAY: Nils Johnson, Ronald Reagan and Microsoft
Longtime Valley attorney Nils Johnson will join Louie.
Pavlik has cut back on training for fight
The middleweight champion believes he might have overtrained for his last fight. YOUNGSTOWN —
Williams to address older cities’ woes at D.C. summit
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams will speak on behalf of small and midsized industrial communities at
Campbell turns back LaBrae
The teams combined for 53 points in the last quarter of 69-60 decision. CAMPBELL — The LaBrae
Poland rolls; Boardman, Fitch drop Federal contests
YOUNGSTOWN — Niko Fatimus scored 20 points Tuesday to lead the Poland High boys basketball team to a
Father, son say supplement is legal
National Collegiate Athletic Association has not banned creatine, according a YSU coach.
Long shots pay off for United
NEW MIDDLETOWN — When the United High boys basketball team defeated Springfield Local, 83-70 on Jan.
Congregation saves money, grows closer
Some steps are taken to conserve energy. “Warm Winter Worship” has a twofold meaning at Girard
Rasile’s B-Devils continue unbeaten
McDonald subdued Western Reserve for the second time this season, 48-38. MCDONALD — With a
Young softball team getting ready for opener
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State softball team is preparing for its season opener Feb. 21, and the
Liberty homeowner files suit against township officers
The matter will be heard in a Cleveland court. LIBERTY — A home invasion and subsequent
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Zvi Lichter, 56, of 732 Norwood Ave., Youngstown, and Lim Gwek
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Massillon Jackson 67, Fitch 48 Canton McKinley
Situation in Kyrgyzstan poses problem for U.S.
Opinion: WASHINGTON — If you have never heard of Kyrgyzstan, the pivot of our newest foreign policy problem,
Judges tentatively order Calif. inmates released
Judges tentatively order Calif. inmates released Eds: ADDS prison population figures. UPDATES with
Parents’ gambling addiction causes rift
Dear Annie: I would like your advice about my parents, who are in their 70s. Mom and Dad survive off
Spreading around recipe for low-calorie jam
Dear Heloise: I think I remember reading in your column a recipe for a low-calorie jam. Can you
“It’s a little hard for me to take criticism from folks about this recovery package
Opinion: “It’s a little hard for me to take criticism from folks about this recovery package after they’ve
Frustration, fear reigning on Wall Street
A financial adviser from the Valley attributed the Wall Street plunge to uncertainty surrounding the new rescue plan from the government.
Reckless behavior should carry legal liabilities
Editorial: Reckless behavior should carry legal liabilities Accidents happen, but what happened on Lake Erie
Obama catches Iran off guard
Opinion: It was supposed to be the first U.S.-Iranian exchange under the Obama administration. Iran invited
Phoenix insists he’s jilting Hollywood for hip-hop
LOS ANGELES — Joaquin Phoenix is torn between two lovers in what he professes will be his last film.
maple syrup
maple syrup Fast facts Selection Maple syrup is packaged in tin, plastic or glass. Each has
Frustrated investors unload stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are frustrated with the government’s latest bank bailout plan — and
Economic stimulus must focus on poor
Opinion: The bad news on the economy continued last week, when we learned that the unemployment rate has now
If you’re hoping to win his heart, know his taste
One expert says men fall into categories based on their food preferences. If you’re hoping to
Feds planning battle against banking crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday the new administration will wage
Stimulus bill opens door to Socialism
Opinion: In Charles Dickens’ novel “David Copperfield,” Wilkins Micawber delivers an economics lesson to
Chief: GM will meet new fuel rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner said Tuesday the automaker is committed to meeting
Lincoln continues to loom large in America
Opinion: On Feb. 12 we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. The relatively short
Live Nation, Ticketmaster defend merger plans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Concert promoter Live Nation Inc. and ticketing giant Ticketmaster Entertainment
FIRED UP: Art Conser adds wood to the fire beneath the sap concentrate, as it boils and is drawn off
FIRED UP: Art Conser adds wood to the fire beneath the sap concentrate, as it boils and is drawn off
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
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Letterman’s after more than laughs
NEW YORK — It took all of seven seconds for David Letterman to cut Rod Blagojevich off at the knees
The making of maple syrup has changed considerably over the years.
The making of maple syrup has changed considerably over the years. A big bottle of maple
A Valentine’s meal that won’t break hearts — or the bank
When your budget is tight, dinner for your loved one can still be special. Not wanting to dish
Orchestras team up to feed the hungry
Orchestras team up to feed the hungry NEW YORK — “The Soloist,” an upcoming movie about a cellist
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2009. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2009. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date
Iranian president opens way for talks with U.S.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s hard-line president told crowds celebrating the Islamic revolution’s
TODAY
TODAY 11 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint Cup practice. 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: Argentina at
U.S. envoy explores new approach on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan told an envoy dispatched by President Barack Obama that it wants to be
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Conf.All Games W-LPPG-OPW-LPPG-OP Harding3-057.7-41.715-257.2-43.4
Effort to cut medical costs fails
CHICAGO (AP) — An ambitious effort to cut costs and keep aging, sick Medicare patients out of the
Seeing a new world
Seeing a new world St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Charles Darwin wasn’t the first to describe what he
Steelers’ sixth title not money maker
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The latest Lombardi Trophy added to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ overflowing display
Peanut Corp. exec called on to testify
WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional committee issued a subpoena Tuesday for the top executive of a
Boardman bowling teams win Federal League titles
CANTON — The Boardman High boys and girls varsity bowling teams won the Federal League
Hundreds attend slain toddler’s memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of mourners remembered slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony in a
Pens’ Crosby to be face of 2010 Olympic Games
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby didn’t need to watch the Olympics last summer to know what swimmer
URGENT
URGENT Home of Marlboro man mulls smoking restrictions Eds: UPDATES with now-uncertain prospects
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Pebble Beach, Calif. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
PREACHING: The Rev. Betsy Schenk, pastor of Girard United Methodist Church, conducts the Sunday
PREACHING: The Rev. Betsy Schenk, pastor of Girard United Methodist Church, conducts the Sunday
Ohio has created a Web site — www.recovery.ohio.gov — that provides information on the
Ohio has created a Web site — www.recovery.ohio.gov — that provides information on the federal
Speaker: Report is your road map
Vacant property experts recommend community development to spur economic development.
Earnhardt takes leadership role
He never asked for that position, but he’s more than willing to fill it. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)
Proposed changes spark opposition
Prosecutors will have to give more information to defense lawyers in criminal cases. LISBON —
Flooding
Flooding Tips for the home Suggestions for property owners to protect themselves from flooding:
Bonds reduced for homicide suspects
YOUNGSTOWN — Two suspects in a Nov. 12 South Side homicide, whose bonds were reduced from $500,000
NHL Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Avalanche 0 COLUMBUS — Dan LaCosta made 31 saves — including a toe stop on Marek
Howland ranked seventh in state poll
Howland ranked seventh in state poll The undefeated Howland High girls basketball team is the only
College basketball \ Tuesday’s games
Cent. Michigan 57, Miami (Ohio) 55 MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Jordan Bitzer sank a jump shot with 32
Calif. inmate release prompts public safety debate
Calif. inmate release prompts public safety debate By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer
Guilty plea is expected by Astros All-Star Tejada
WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about an
Peanut product recalls
Peanut product recalls Eds: ADDS recalls from American Nutrition Inc., Marin Food Specialties
NBA \ Tuesday’s other games
Spurs 108, Nets 93 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tim Duncan had 27 points, nine rebounds and eight
Youngstown has been seen as a ‘throwaway city,’ a journalist said.
Youngstown has been seen as a ‘throwaway city,’ a journalist said. YOUNGSTOWN — If Youngstown
Warren man faces several drug charges
LIBERTY — Township police charged a Warren man with felony possession of drugs, and misdemeanor
Australian authorities rethink wildfire strategy
HEALESVILLE, Australia (AP) — The high death toll from hundreds of wildfires across southeastern
Food-inspection funds were cut in ’08
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland vetoed about $52,000 for food-safety inspections last year
Home of Marlboro man mulls smoking restrictions
Home of Marlboro man mulls smoking restrictions Eds: UPDATES with comment from Kaine
ysu
ysu Baseball autographs YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the YSU baseball team will be signing autographs
Cavaliers lose 2nd straight
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James did it all Tuesday night. He scored 47 points, had seven
Medical society investigates clinic in octuplet pregnancy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A national medical society is investigating whether a fertility doctor followed
Israeli election appears too close to call
JERUSALEM (AP) — Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and hard-line rival Benjamin Netanyahu both claimed
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Area events
A listing of local events to celebrate Black History Month: Youngstown State University Friday:
A financial adviser from the Valley attributed the Wall Street plunge to uncertainty surrounding the
A financial adviser from the Valley attributed the Wall Street plunge to uncertainty surrounding the
GM and other automakers have been faced with some of the worst auto sales in the industry’s
GM and other automakers have been faced with some of the worst auto sales in the industry’s history.
Repeat offender could get 96 years
WARREN — Judge Peter Kontos of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has ruled that Charles L. Lemons
Ariz. man charged in 1979 stabbing death
The victim was stabbed nine times in the chest and stomach. WARREN — A 56-year-old Arizona man
State budget director warns of program cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohioans would see significant cuts in mental health and drug treatment programs and
103 players sweating disclosure
NEW YORK (AP) — So who are the other 103? Alex Rodriguez turned out to be just one name on the
Trespassing nets 30-day sentence
WARREN — James M. Gillen, a 32-year-old laid-off Warren firefighter, has been sentenced to seven
SOFTBALL | YSU roster
(Listed by number, name, position, bats/throws, class, hometown) 1 — Jordan Ingalls, P/OF, L/L, Fr.,
Browns’ backer lets off steam
Since this is the sports section and I am a sportswriter, I usually try to keep other issues out of
YSU SOFTBALL 2009 Schedule
Feb. 21 — at George Mason (DH), 11 a.m. Feb. 22 — at George Mason (DH), 10 a.m. Rebel Games at
James’ foul costs Cavs
LeBron James was called for a foul with 0.2 seconds left on Danny Granger, who hit a free throw to
Police find 3 wanted on warrants
The fugitive the officers sought remains at large. YOUNGSTOWN — In their search for a fugitive on
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Philadelphia 108, Phoenix 91 Charlotte 94, L.A. Clippers 73 Milwaukee 124,
Ledford, Cale excited about season
YOUNGSTOWN — Allyse Ledford begins her senior season with the Youngstown State softball team with a
Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in death
Another defendant remains charged with the homicide. YOUNGSTOWN — The driver of a car from
Two face wrongful entrustment charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Two women, in separate events, have been charged with wrongful entrustment. The charge
Pet classes set
Pet classes set HUBBARD — Katie Costello, an animal health technician, and founder of the therapy
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Howland Township Park Commissioners, 5 p.m., 205 Niles-Cortland Road N. E.,
Specter of layoffs prompts anxiety
Mahoning officials scrutinize finances YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners say
Lakeview board still concerned about funds
A school board member says it’s tough to get answers from state administrators. CORTLAND —
Second shooting victim dies
Additional charges are likely within a couple of weeks, Howland police said. WARREN — A second
Township set to hire officers
Revenue from the levy is expected to begin trickling into township coffers next month.
Tornadoes hit in Oklahoma
Tornadoes hit in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY — At least three tornadoes struck Oklahoma on Tuesday,
State GOP caucus unveils 10 legislative priorities
They want to set up a system to report government waste anonymously. COLUMBUS — Republicans in
Hayes nets 20 points in Yo. Christian win
YOUNGSTOWN — Caylin Hayes had 20 points and five assists Tuesday to lead the Youngstown Christian
Man shot in back during drive-by shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — An East Judson Avenue man told police he was shot by someone in a car that pulled up
Struthers’ long ball keys 52-50 victory over Salem
SALEM — The Struthers High basketball team made 10 3-point goals Tuesday in upsetting Salem, 52-50.
Patterson leads East Palestine win
EAST PALESTINE — Trevor Patterson scored 17 points to lead the East Palestine High boys basketball
After the Jan. deep freeze, now comes a big Feb. melt
A National Weather Service expert doesn’t expect major flooding. WARREN — Melting snow combined
Valentine breakfast in New Waterford
Valentine breakfast in New Waterford NEW WATERFORD — A Valentine’s Day sausage, egg and pancake
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