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FINAL DAYS: Tickets still available for Pavlik fight next week
YOUNGSTOWN — There are still a few hundred tickets available for the Feb. 21 Kelly Pavlik
East Liverpool man sentenced for attempted murder, escape
LISBON — A man has been sentenced to a total of 14 years in prison for trying to kill his former
Man charged after driving through barrier near live wire
YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old Boardman man who drove through a barricade placed near a live wire on
Dog rescued from East Myrtle home
YOUNGSTOWN — A pit bull left alone in a house on East Myrtle Avenue was rescued by deputy dog
Chunk of New Road closed for road repairs
AUSTINTOWN — A section of New Road, between Raccoon and Meridian roads, will be closed until
Former Columbiana Co. health commissioner sentenced to 60 days jail
LISBON — Former Columbiana County Health Commissioner Robert Morehead was sentenced to 60 days today
Power is being restored to people in five counties
Some electric customers are still without power today, following a fierce windstorm that roared
50 feared dead in Buffalo plane crash
CLARENCE, N.Y. (AP) — A commuter plane dropped out of the sky without warning and nose-dived into a suburban Buffalo house Thursday night in a fiery crash that killed all 49 people aboard and one person in the home. It was the nation's first deadly crash of a commercial airliner in 2 1/2 years.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Continued learning classes start next week at Mount Union
ALLIANCE — The Mount Union College Continued Learning Committee is offering free Continued Learning Program sessions for adults.
In world beset by troubles, is romance dead?
Steamy romance stories aren’t likely to happen in reality, but that doesn’t stop some from believing in fairy-tale endings.
YSU grabs 3rd straight win, 77-73
The Penguins played good defense in stopping Green Bay, the second best team in the Horizon League.
Railroad snag holds up action on V&M expansion
The relocation is ‘critical’ to the V&M project, a city official says. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s
It’s time to create tier system for race drivers
Dave Blaney and others have become expendable in NASCAR. This should be the Year of the Tier
Daytona qualifiers feel like winners
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch both celebrated in Victory Lane, far away from
Valley picks up pieces after windstorm
Boardman police said they received about 100 calls reporting downed wires and trees across roadways.
Phantoms win in overtime 3-2
MARQUETTE, Mich. — A minute and a half into overtime, Mahoning Valley Phantoms assistant captain
Youngstown schools to cut spending by $5.5M
Officials said the cuts should be sufficient to eliminate the district’s budget deficit.
Punishment out, Selig raps A-Rod for failing drug test
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Unable to punish Alex Rodriguez for flunking a drug test that was supposed to be
Back to the drawing board for Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) — Quick, who headed the Commerce Department under President George W. Bush? No
Governor says his math adds up, but some question his reasoning
COLUMBUS (AP) — As Ohio’s governor promotes his sweeping education plan, he is running into an
NBA fines Cavs’ Brown $25K for remarks against officials
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike Brown went to the All-Star game with less spending money. Cleveland’s coach
Tax bills are coming
Tax bills are coming YOUNGSTOWN — Owners of some 166,000 parcels of Mahoning County real estate
The dogs proved they were good listeners.
The dogs proved they were good listeners. GREENFORD — Damian McClish has been a little down
Court: No proof of autism-vaccine link
CHICAGO — Thursday’s special ruling by the U.S. Court of Claims that there is no evidence of a link
the scoop
the scoop a good question Everyone loves to eat conversation hearts around Valentine’s Day. In
‘Twilight’ director has seen the light
Catherine Hardwicke won’t direct the sequel. LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Twilight” director Catherine
Gusts of up to 90 mph batter U.S.
The windstorm is blamed in the deaths of several people, including a trucker in Ohio. Wild winds
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA K Q u10 8 7 vA K J 5 3 wA 4 WEST EAST x6 3
On the comeback trail
PAVLIK vs. Rubio After loss, win crucial for ‘Ghost’ this time For much of the last
‘Confessions’ is a cute time-killer
This hit-or-miss comedy is about the perils of conspicuous consumption. “Confessions of a
High winds slow response time to suspicious Austintown house fireSFlb
AUSTINTOWN — Evidence collected at the site of an early morning fire that destroyed a home points
NO POWER? What to do
NO POWER? What to do Tips for customers without power: kCall 1-888-544-4877 (1-888-LIGHTSS) to
Pride leads sing-along
Pride leads sing-along LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Country music singer Charley Pride dropped by the
Jan. retail sales up 1%, reverse 6-month decline
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans bought a sweater or two, ate out a little more, purchased some gadgets and
8 Shiite pilgrims die in suicide bomber attack
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosive belt packed with nails among Shiite
$1,548,088: Elimination of 20 teaching posts.
$1,548,088: Elimination of 20 teaching posts. $785,250: Personnel savings by closing Hayes Middle
Pope Benedict XVI plans to visit Israel
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI told American Jewish leaders Thursday that he plans to visit
Beware ‘citizens of the world’
Opinion: Beware ‘citizens of the world’ EDITOR: A Feb. 8 letter to the editor discussed “our biggest
STRUTHERS — Lennard Burke Jr., a sophomore at Struthers High School, was still waiting
STRUTHERS — Lennard Burke Jr., a sophomore at Struthers High School, was still waiting Thursday for
Russian and U.S. officials bicker over satellite crash
MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. and Russian officials traded shots Thursday over who was to blame for a huge
Scientists unravel genetic code of common cold
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have unraveled the genetic code of the common cold — all 99 known
nfl roundup \ News and notes
Browns: Here’s a holding call that won’t penalize the Cleveland Browns. The Browns will not raise
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Tod and Christy Allen, North Jackson, girl, Feb. 11. Ashley
Final agreement reached; vote set in House today
Negotiators on Thursday added a $3.2 billion tax break for General Motors. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Kyle Busch learned from mistakes
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Maybe the biggest reason Kyle Busch wants to get the 2009 season started
golf roundup \ Thursday’s other events
LPGA KAHUKU, Hawaii — Angela Stanford shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Thursday to take the early
Hatred grows in Venezuela
Hatred grows in Venezuela Miami Herald: Is it likely that a contemporary state in Latin America
Recycler settles complaint over air pollution
The company’s president said Re-Gen didn’t do anything wrong. WARREN — A Pittsburgh-based
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland on Thursday spared the life of a death row inmate who
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland on Thursday spared the life of a death row inmate who killed his
Texas orders recall of peanut products
DALLAS (AP) — Texas health officials ordered the recall Thursday of peanut products from a plant
McDonald schools chief rules out sports facilities levy before Nov.
There are no plans for a spring ballot issue for a sports complex. McDONALD — Schools
Cleveland State goes to 18-8; D’Aundray Brown has 13 points
CLEVELAND — Cleveland State raced out to a 39-25 lead and had four players in double figures as the
nhl roundup Thursday’s games
Panthers 5, Hurricanes 0 RALEIGH, N.C. — Tomas Vokoun made 42 saves for his fourth shutout of the
Obama evokes Lincoln in calling for common purpose
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Summoning the pride of a nation, President Barack Obama paid fond tribute
Weather is ally of two on the coast
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Sunshine and tranquil conditions turned the AT&T Pebble Beach National
Harding holds off Mooney to stay atop SVC standings
YOUNGSTOWN — Aundrea Baldridge had 13 points and Kourtney Williams 11 to lead the Warren Harding
GIRLS BASKETBALL
GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Maplewood 65, Grand Valley 26 Lowellville 54, Western Reserve 50
Women’s top 25 \ Thursday’s games
No. 5 Auburn 81, Kentucky 69 AUBURN, Ala. — Whitney Boddie had 20 points and 10 assists, helping
The park board is seeking a director and volunteers for the summer.
The park board is seeking a director and volunteers for the summer. NORTH LIMA — Spending five
Irish topple No. 5 Louisville 90-57
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Luke Harangody had 32 points and 17 rebounds and Notre Dame shot 54 percent
nba roundup \ Thursday’s game
Heat 95, Bulls 93 CHICAGO — Shawn Marion’s dunk with 1.1 seconds left lifted the Heat. Dwyane
Two voice strong support for V&M plan at hearing
YOUNGSTOWN — The public had a chance to come out to tell a state agency what it thought about a
Thieves target accounts at First Choice Credit Union
Thieves tried to access accounts through an automated phone system and a phony Web site. NEW
Student accused in drug overdose death plans to sue school district
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A teenager who was accused in the drug overdose death of a classmate has indicated
and preparing them.
and preparing them. “Hopefully, we can make a go of it. Equipment-wise we’re in pretty good shape.
She needs to retrain Mom to behave better
Dear Annie: Five years ago, my kids and I moved back home so I could take care of my mother. My
Bleach is bleach, so why not save money?
Dear Heloise: Settle a dispute I am having with my mother over name-brand bleach versus store-brand
Adrenaline-pumping sport has Boardman driver hooked
BOARDMAN — Joe Sylvester III has a Bad Habit, and for those that face him in the monster truck
Pavlik roundup | News and notes
Ringside stars: Several big-time athletes with Ohio ties are expected to be ringside for next week’s
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Concerned Citizens for Quality Education monthly meeting, 9 a.m., Lowellville Rod
Black representatives take cues from Obama
Opinion: If Barack Obama can, why not Artur Davis? After all, Alabama has a much larger black population
Playing marginal hands after flop in small ball poker
While you always want to think aggressively when playing No Limit Hold’em, it’s often correct to
Ohio’s in line for stricter laws against animal abuse
Editorial: Ohio’s in line for stricter laws against animal abuse It’s been tried before and failed, but that
Today is Friday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2009. There are 321 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2009. There are 321 days left in the year. On this date in
“The problem is the U.S. is such a big hole. People are afraid that even more trillions of
Opinion: “The problem is the U.S. is such a big hole. People are afraid that even more trillions of dollars
Top 5 lists in entertainment
Top 5 lists in entertainment Eds: UPDATES with new Billboard lists. Will be updated later in the
Indie game publishers offer some surprises
Every gamer knows the names of the heavy hitters in electronic entertainment: Electronic Arts,
“Dollhouse” (9:01 p.m., Fox): Welcome to “Dollhouse.” It’s a new sci-
“Dollhouse” (9:01 p.m., Fox): Welcome to “Dollhouse.” It’s a new sci-fi drama from Joss Whedon
Two-state solution in Mideast essential
Opinion: An astonishing op-ed piece by Israeli President Shimon Peres appeared in the Washington Post on
Elkhart not representative of Indiana
Opinion: When President Obama visited Elkhart, Ind., on Monday to flog his economic stimulus plan (aka more
Bob New
Bob New Saying goodbye Severance for Bob New, former president and chief executive of F.N.B.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles E. Casey Jr., 37, of 3395 Lakeside Drive, Mineral
It’s a great time to buy a home in the Youngstown-Warren area
Home prices have fallen nearly everywhere, but it’s still tough to find a better price than in the
Mideast truce reported
Mideast truce reported CAIRO — The deputy leader of Hamas said Thursday night that the Islamic
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Feb.
Pavlik, Arum could court ‘King Arthur’
YOUNGSTOWN — If Kelly Pavlik can get past Marco Antonio Rubio next week, he may get an audience with
Auto parts suppliers to ask government for bailout loan
DETROIT (AP) — Saving the U.S. auto industry will take more than bailing out GM and Chrysler. It
New resigns as CEO and president of F.N.B.
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Bob New, president and chief executive of F.N.B. Corp., has agreed to resign with a
Griffey back in Seattle? It’s just rumor, he says
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — If Ken Griffey Jr. is about to return to the Seattle Mariners, it’s news to
Car dealer in fraud scheme gets probation, community service
‘I’ll make every effort to make it right’ for the victims, the car dealer said. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Man indicted in 3 robberies at Adult Toys and Gifts store
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old Hubbard man on three counts
In a world filled with war, economic crises and high divorce rates, does romance even exist anymore?
In a world filled with war, economic crises and high divorce rates, does romance even exist anymore?
KSU Chine reaches milestone
In his fifth year as a Kent State wrestler, Eric Chine from Austintown is hoping to win his first
Stimulus won’t end recession quicklySFlb
Even if the economic recovery bill is enacted, economists predict joblessness will grow throughout
Don’t look for the Valley to be stimulated
Opinion: Once again, it appears the Mahoning Valley is going to get left behind. Appears is the key because
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