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Large freight-moving aircraft a possibility at airport
VIENNA — The founder of Dynalifter, a freight-moving aircraft in the line of a dirigible or blimp,
Lowellville official seriously injured in altercation
STRUTHERS — Lowellville Tax Commissioner Gerald Colanieri is in danger of losing sight in his right
Bylsma’s 1st game as Pens coach ends in SO loss
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Dan Bylsma’s first game behind the Pittsburgh Penguins bench ended like so
North Side criminal justice fair will be Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The 2nd Annual Criminal Justice Fair sponsored by Youngstown Northside Weed and Seed
Pay dispute involving YSU union president headed to arbitration
YOUNGSTOWN — The dispute over the pay scale of the president of Youngstown State University’s
YSU’s M-2 deck may come down in early 2010
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Lincoln Avenue parking deck could be coming down in early
New East Side library donated
YOUNGSTOWN — More than 75 years ago, Edward Orlando, 87, of Youngstown, started using the East
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public
BAZAARS • Salem Memorial Building Association will host a spring bazaar with more than 50 tables
Entries sought for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
BOARDMAN — It’s that time of year again, time for the celebrating the green. The 31st annual
New Willard school to open in Warren
WARREN — The third of five new city school buildings will open Wednesday on Willard Avenue
Man running from cops collides with cruiser
At the hospital, X-rays showed no injury, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Dyonn L. Perry had 10 bags
Decorations must be removed from cemetery in New Springfield
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Decorations on graves at New Springfield Lutheran Cemetery, Woodworth Road, must
Driver dies in single-car Route 82 collision
CHAMPION — A man was apparently dead at the scene of a single-car accident at about 9 a.m. Monday on
Five-vehicle crash causes no serious injuries
AUSTINTOWN — Icy conditions caused a five-vehicle crash on state Route 11 just south of Interstate
Busy Chevrolet Centre week begins with ring card girl presentation
Between the Kelly Pavlik fight, events connected to the boxing card and two Mahoning Valley Phantoms
Ohio lawmakers at odds over length of school year
COLUMBUS — Ohio House members from both political parties are questioning the wisdom of extending
Petrus leads Ursuline past East, 49-29
YOUNGSTOWN — Lucia Petrus had 14 points, three steals and three assists Saturday to lead the
Shapiro not sweating outfield concerns
The Tribe GM is comfortable that farm-system depth and the organization’s ability to adjust will
NE Ohio donors breathe life into LifeBanc
In 2008, the number of organ and tissue donors continued to increase over previous years.
Black History Monday: Youngstown brothers, Buffalo Soldiers
A local historian says those looking for unique perspectives in black history can start with the
An ‘unusual’ drug case
An ‘unusual’ drug case WAYNESVILLE, Ohio — The arrest of Stephanie Bowser on drug trafficking
News and notes from Phoenix
McCain meets youth: Sen. John McCain met with 20 boys and girls selected by the NBA to the 2009
No. Illinois escapes to beat Akron
DEKALB, Ill. — Darion Anderson scored 24 points and had 10 rebounds for a double-double, along with
Galaxy not so far, far away
Planetarium at YSU shows NASA photos YOUNGSTOWN — Two mural-sized images of the Messier 101
Habitat for Humanity ReStore builds on community’s resolve
The Struthers location helps Habitat in multiple ways. STRUTHERS — There’s no better
Stations in Valley OK delay on digital
The FCC has denied more than a hundred requests for early transition. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Youngstown man wants to be a millionaire, but will he do it? Stay tuned
The high school debate team coach will watch the show with his students. Sean Sich and his
Kobe, Shaq lead West All Stars to a romp
The Cavaliers’ LeBron James scored 20 points. PHOENIX (AP) — Shaq danced, Kobe dazzled. And just
Jackets warm up in playoff chase
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to play well in their first real run at the
The Valley's last big fight
YOUNGSTOWN — If you think this weekend’s middleweight fight at the Chevrolet Centre is this area’s first big boxing event, think again.
Youngstown girl killed in car crash
VIENNA — A 17-year-old Youngstown girl was killed Sunday night in a crash on state Route 11 as area
‘Boom Boom,’ out go lights … and cameras
These days, the former Youngstown boxing sensation takes on studio executives. Did you ever
The Valley's last big fight: A career highlight
If you think this weekend’s middleweight fight at the Chevrolet Centre in downtown Youngstown is
Stimulus sparks praise, criticism
Obama to travel to Denver to sign $787B bill Tuesday WASHINGTON (AP) — Keeping the economy front
A U.S. soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Iraq on Sunday.
A U.S. soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Iraq on Sunday. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games No games scheduled Saturday’s Games No games scheduled Sunday’s Game All-
Floundering Pens fire coach
Last spring, Michel Therrien guided Pittsburgh to the Stanley Cup finals. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michel
NHL Roundup \ Sunday’s games
Capitals 4, Panthers 2 SUNRISE, Fla. — Mike Green’s NHL-record goals streak for defensemen ended
COLLEGE HOOPS Saturday’s area games
WOMEN Hiram 78, Oberlin 58 OBERLIN — Sophomore guard Jess Cowan equaled her career-high by
Rain washes out PGA
Weather postpones PGA Raging wind and rain forced the PGA Tour to postpone Sunday’s final round of
Toll roads Other states
ELSEWHERE A look at toll road operations in other states: East Coast: Interstate 95 from
Cold January sends heating bills higher
TOLEDO (AP) — Residential heating bills jumped last month after one of the coldest Januarys on
Turnover rate falls for nurses
DAYTON (AP) — While hospitals around the country deal with a nursing shortage that promises to only
Problems plague 27th-place Earnhardt
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. struggled in the pits, wrecked a good chunk of the
Girl found in Indiana
Girl found in Indiana YOUNGSTOWN — A 14-year-old Glenellen Avenue girl was picked up by
Track & Field
Track & Field Kenyon Indoor non-scoring meet Westminster winners: Senior Megan Harding 55-meter
Other golf events
Champions Tour: Mike Goodes, who turned pro two years ago, shot a 66 Sunday to win his first career
Habitat for Humanity ReStore offers low-cost home improvement and building supplies, along with other household goods.
Locations: 480 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers, and 1285 E. Pidgeon Road, Salem. Hours: In
Chavez wins vote to scrap term limits
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez won a referendum to eliminate term limits Sunday,
Rain, wind postpones PGA event
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Raging wind that toppled a 40-foot pine and rain that formed puddles on
Credit-card crackdown socks consumers
Pull out the plastic and you may get your hand slapped. That’s how a lot of consumers are feeling
columbiana COUNTY
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Connie Goppert, 47545 Hisley Road, New Waterford, v. Eugene
Desperate Penguins flop on road; Islanders are next
TORONTO (AP) — The best statement about the current predicament facing the Pittsburgh Penguins came
Tar Heels hold off ’Canes
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Ty Lawson sealed the game with a 3-pointer with 10.6 seconds left, and No. 3
area
area Prep hockey CLEVELAND — The Mooney/Ursuline hockey club finished runner up in the Rock and
Chris Brown says he’s ‘sorry and saddened’
Chris Brown says he’s ‘sorry and saddened’ LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown, who was arrested a week ago
TIPS FOR CARD HOLDERS sub
To avoid further credit-card pain, here are some tips from financial experts: Complain — nicely.
SUNDAY LOTTERIES
SUNDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 6-0-3 Pick 4, 9-8-5-5 Rolling Cash 5, 5-21-27-
“Spectacular!” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): A cash-strapped rocker faces his own ego in this
“Spectacular!” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): A cash-strapped rocker faces his own ego in this musical-
Illinois GOP leader calls on Sen. Burris to resign
CHICAGO (AP) — Just as Illinois was moving past the agony and embarrassment of former Gov. Rod
The most recent national statistics on revenues from taxes and fees on alcohol (from 2006):
The most recent national statistics on revenues from taxes and fees on alcohol (from 2006):
For road crews, stimulus promises more opportunity
CAMDEN, Ala. (AP) — Every weekday, a few dozen road construction workers gather at 6:30 a.m. on a
Victims of nightclub fire mourned at service
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The survivors of a nightclub fire and relatives of the those who died in
Snell, Gorzelanny feel heat to heal pitching problems
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates probably won’t be able to undo their pitching problems
Penguins roll over Horizon
Youngstown State men’s basketball team is making a run in the conference standings — they have
Kenseth: Daytona’s raining champ
NASCAR’s quiet man celebrates shortened race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The rain finally fell on
Governor seeks more options for toll roads
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland is asking Ohio legislators to allow state transportation
Congress strengthens pay limits for executives of bailed-out banks
CHICAGO (AP) — President Barack Obama’s economic team tried to keep Democratic allies negotiating
News and notes from Daytona
Rookie wreck: Joey Logano wasn’t trying to make history. The 18-year-old budding NASCAR star just
Alcohol sales Taxes
States look to alcohol for shots to economy SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is the only state that
Why are gas prices rising as cost of crude oil drops?
NEW YORK (AP) — Crude oil prices have fallen to new lows for this year. So you’d think gas prices
TODAY
TODAY 2 p.m. (FSN Ohio) College basketball: “Buckeye Basketball Weekly.” 2 p.m. (FSN Pitt) NHL:
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Jerry Bowman The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Another icon falls
Another icon falls Philadelphia Inquirer: Again, it’s been revealed that another one of the
Today is Monday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2009. There are 318 days left in the year. This is
Today is Monday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2009. There are 318 days left in the year. This is
Mets open the vault to close door on woes from late-game losses
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — On one mound was Francisco Rodriguez, kicking his left leg high and
News and Notes
Cardinals: Fresh from winning his second NL MVP award, Albert Pujols is eyeing the future. As in,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St. Caucus, 7 p.m.
Aviation authorities defend safety of turboprops
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board has called for
Ohio natural gas and crude oil producers provide royalty payments of $126 million a year.
Ohio natural gas and crude oil producers provide royalty payments of $126 million a year. Ohio Oil
Plane was on autopilot, crash investigator says
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The commuter plane that crashed near Buffalo was on autopilot until just before
Ohio’s prison system gets close scrutiny
Opinion: COLUMBUS — The state is strapped for money, so the powers that be are pushing to release some crooks
HOME VIDEO \ This week’s releases
Coming Tuesday: “Body of Lies” (R, 128 minutes): With its urgent post-9/11 context and often
Pakistan truce includes enforcement of Islamic law
Pakistan truce includes enforcement of Islamic law ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials reached a peace
COLLEGE HOOPS Women’s Top 25 games
No. 1 Connecticut 95, No. 19 Pittsburgh 42 STORRS, Conn. — Renee Montgomery scored 20 points and
West can beat North Korea with information
Opinion: President Obama has named a special envoy for the Middle East and another for South Asia. The
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA Mooney 60, East Liverpool 48 Howland 79, Jefferson Area
City works to lessen pain from job losses
“You have to say, ‘Enough is enough.’ We’re still alive. We’re still chugging along.” Kerry Steed
DENMARK
DENMARK Morgenavisen Jyllands-Posten, Viby, Feb. 10: Charles Darwin was born 200 years ago ... and
California budget fix stalls with too few GOP votes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tried Sunday to salvage a proposal to close
Obama moving in the right direction
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It’s a dull, boring and utterly wimpish word, “moderate.” An equally tiresome one, and
2009 Cobalt SS is both sporty and economical
Though discouraged by the safety and responsibility bosses, there’s an evil satisfaction that comes
Debris falling in Texas, possibly from satellites
DALLAS (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has received numerous reports of falling debris
Cobalt SS \ By the numbers
Specifications for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS: Produced: General Motors’ Lordstown Complex
Let seniors keep their private insurance
Opinion: One of the most important issues policy-makers will need to address when they debate health-care
Stimulus bill brought out the worst in partisanship
Editorial: Stimulus bill brought out the worst in partisanship The stimulus bill that President Barack Obama
India.Arie reshapes her sound
Most of the songs on her new album were written during a 10-day trip to Hawaii. NEW YORK —
Doctors, nurses sought for Persian Gulf hospital
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Clinic is seeking to lure doctors and nurses to its new hospital in
“The whole sky was lit up orange. All the sudden, there was a big bang ... .”
Opinion: “The whole sky was lit up orange. All the sudden, there was a big bang ... .” Bob Dworak Who
Pelosi documents McCain supporters
NEW YORK — Imagine going to work each day and hearing people call your mother a Nazi. Nazi Pelosi.
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