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Youngstown’s general fund won’t pay for judges’ lawyer
YOUNGSTOWN — If the municipal court judges are going to sue the city over new court facilities,
Mahoning sheriff furloughs 11 full-time deputies
YOUNGSTOWN — Faced with a $3 million budget shortfall, the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department has
City dropped from lawsuit alleging wrongful termination
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge dismissed the city of Youngstown as a co-defendant in a wrongful-termination
Campbell police chase, nab suspected car thieves
CAMPBELL — Two Youngstown brothers, ages 16 and 17, were arrested by Campbell police after a car and
Visiting Nurses Association gets grant
YOUNGSTOWN — The Visiting Nurse Association of the Greater Youngstown Area was recently awarded a
GM turnaround depends on labor and executive sacrifices
Workers on the factory floor and executives on Wall Street each will play a role in whether General
Howland man charged with drug trafficking
HOWLAND — A township man has been arrested on three counts of drug trafficking after selling
Pothole patching means I-680 lane restrictions
YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 between the Interstate 80/state Route 11 interchange and the Ohio
Presentation on blimp-like aircraft made today to port authority
VIENNA — The president of a Ohio Airships, a company that built a prototype of a blimp-like aircraft
YSU plans indoor sports training facility
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University is looking to put its first indoor sports training facility
Pa. substitute teaching class is next week
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Adults with a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or
Meeting set on improvements to Crandall Park
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Park & Recreation Department has scheduled a public meeting for 4:30
Times announced for Our Valley Cooks
Times announced for Our Valley Cooks The “Our Valley Cooks” Recipe Challenge and Food Expo will
Austintown man carjacked on the East Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A 32-year-old Austintown man who drove to a house in the 400 block of Woodside Avenue
Gunfire damages South Side home
YOUNGSTOWN — Gunfire in the 2000 block of Volney Road on the South Side damaged vinyl siding on a
Decorations should be removed from cemetery in Coitsville
COITSVILLE — The annual cleanup at St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Villa Marie Road, will take place
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • The trustees of Kinsman United Methodist Church, 8431 State St., Kinsman, will have a
Rubio confident of victory
The 28-year-old Mexican has won nine straight bouts at middleweight. BOARDMAN — Marco Antonio
Fisher’s visit provides hope in blight battle
YOUNGSTOWN — The community involvement in a public meeting with state and local officials left Mayor
Police search for sex offender, mentally challenged woman
Family and friends are worried for the woman’s safety. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police are looking
Cotto looks to rebound from loss
“It’s not difficult [to rebound] when you have the right people beside you.” Miguel Cotto
Dress code discussed in Austintown
A decision on the new dress code proposal will likely be made at the March board meeting.
Lakeview’s defense halts Salem
CORTLAND — The Lakeview High boys basketball team couldn’t have picked a better time to have its
Committee accepts new YSU-area CVS store plan
Youngstown city council will have to give the final go-ahead for the CVS store on the North Side.
Devron Martin leads Boardman over East
BOARDMAN — The Boardman High boys basketball team is playing its best basketball at the right time
Woman rescued from trailer gets care
BOARDMAN — A 91-year-old woman found earlier this month in a house trailer without heat is being
Struthers student returns to school
‘It was not about winning or losing. It was about our son getting back into school,’ said Lennard
Rodriguez says cousin injected him with substance
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez answered one big question Tuesday, admitting his cousin repeatedly
Saturday's championship match will produce host of winners...
The outcome of Saturday’s title fight is uncertain.
Dealership owner Greg Greenwood thinks the Cruze could keep Lordstown off the closing list
Dealership owner Greg Greenwood thinks the Chevrolet Cruze could keep Lordstown off the closing
Brunner, Fisher running for Sen. Voinovich’s seat
Fisher invited Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams to be present when he made his announcement.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ron Jr. and Ashley Sabelli, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 12.
Electric Nissan battery to have 100-mile range
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Nissan’s new all-electric car to be sold starting late next year will have
Wal-Mart’s 4th-quarter earnings exceed analysts’ expectations
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it’s still pulling shoppers away from its main rivals and
TODAY
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: “Inside the PGA Tour.” Noon (FSN Pitt) NHL: “Inside Penguins Hockey.”
BASKETBALL Tuesday’s ITCL games
Columbiana 99, Bloomfield 80 COLUMBIANA — Kevin Blinsky scored 26 points and grabbed 14 rebounds
local tennis
local tennis (At Boardman Tennis Center) Scores: Steinhauser’s 33, Vernal’s 23. Roholt Vision
Shopping list \ Create a healthy pantry While a good shopping list is the key to a quick and painless trip to the supermarket, a well-stocked pantry is the best way to ensure you’ll have
OILS, VINEGARS & CONDIMENTS Oils: extra-virgin olive oil, canola oil Trans-fat-free margarine
General Motors presents a plan worth implementing
Editorial: General Motors presents a plan worth implementing For some, the suggestion that General Motors
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room of Jr./Sr. high school, 907
Colbert takes low-key approach with Steelers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Colbert cringed when asked if he’s ever been so mad that he fired off a
Magical mystery pecan pie
Mystery pecan pie is one of 410 recipes in “Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off Cookbook: Recipes from
Taliban truce concerns NATO
MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — NATO led a growing chorus of international concern Tuesday by warning that
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Wild Prayer (Reeves)9.405.003.60 Ystalyfera (Rivera)3.803.00
Robert Pegues remembered as a leader and a visionary
Opinion: Robert Pegues remembered as a leader and a visionary EDITOR: President Obama was a child when I
Salem closer to health department restoration
The auditor said the former health commissioner gave excuses for not meeting the contract.
Report: Hospital staph infections decline
CHICAGO (AP) — A government report says the rate of dangerous staph infections has dropped
Kid Rock’s brand of beer
Kid Rock’s brand of beer LANSING, Mich. — A beermaker in Webberville has gotten a state tax break
Poland romps to move into a first-place tie
NILES — Ben Donlow’s 25 points Tuesday led the Poland High boys basketball team to a 92-73 victory
Lane restrictions
Lane restrictions YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 northbound between South Avenue and state Route 193
Local finalists vie for honor to sing the anthem
The main event at the Chevrolet Centre doesn’t come until Saturday, but some nonboxing competitors
Boardman snaps East streak
Boardman snaps East streak Devron Martin scored a game-high 25 points while Ryan Pesta set the
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
Neither vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xA J 8 7 4 uK Q 7 6 v8 4 wK Q WEST EAST xK 9 2
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Area events
A listing of Black History Month events. Youngstown State University Friday: Lecture: “African
Jail guard accused of drug use resigns
The former corrections officer had been fired a year ago for dating female former inmates.
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games No games scheduled Tuesday’s Games Indiana 100, Philadelphia 91 Washington
New middle school opens in Warren
The building has two gymnasiums. WARREN — It was a little like getting your first ride in a
17,000 more troops to be sent to Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama approved adding some 17,000 U.S. troops for the flagging
Groundbreaking civil rights book republished
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Ku Klux Klan was rising again. Segregation was the law, and Martin Luther
NHL \ Tuesday’s games
Panthers 4, Devils 0 SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Vokoun stopped 36 shots for his fifth shutout of the
Newton Falls ties Campbell with victory
NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls High boys basketball team persevered in the second half of Tuesday’s
Warren panel wants to expand market for city garbage hauling
WARREN — Garbage haulers serving suburban areas outside the city may have a little more competition
NBA \ Tuesday’s games
Magic 107, Bobcats 102, OT ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard had a career-high 45 points, to go with
Lake Erie puts focus on tourism
SANDUSKY (AP) — Businesses along Lake Erie that count on tourists are hoping that families will
Top Rank/Chris Farina
Top Rank/Chris Farina GETTING READY: Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico gets ready to work out Monday in
Emery leads Cardinals to hockey win
KENT — Riley Emery scored three goals to lead the Canfield High ice hockey team to Tuesday’s 4-2
Horse-collar tackles now banned in preps
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Following the lead of the NFL and the NCAA, the National Federation of State
Our way of life hangs on stimulus plan
Opinion: Trying to read the coffee grounds about our economic future turns up a lot of dark stuff swirling at
GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday’s games
East Palestine 47, Warren JFK 31 EAST PALESTINE — Bre Hull had 15 points, nine rebounds and three
Wilson in possible last season with Bucs
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Shortstop Jack Wilson took his first series of infield drills Tuesday in what
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sami Jubailat, 43, Springfield, Ill., and Angham Z. Sarsour,
Obama has ‘time window’ in Afghanistan
Opinion: By our nature Americans take an engineering approach to problem solving. This attitude assumes that
Law firm files objection over Delphi Corp. action
A San Francisco law firm has filed a legal objection to Delphi Corp.’s attempt to take away health-
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Northern Trust Open Los Angeles Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Riviera Country Club
Indians take step toward big goal
Manager Eric Wedge delivered his annual pep talk to his team Tuesday. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — As
A rare bit of good news
A rare bit of good news Kansas City Star: Traffic deaths have been declining for years. But in
Clinton vows to restore Muslims’ image of U.S.
TOKYO — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that the Obama administration will
Pirates reach deal with Nate McLouth
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Nate McLouth reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Pirates on
Jury selection begins in Zechar rape trial
The 12-year-old girl said she was raped after being given alcohol and pills. YOUNGSTOWN — Jury
Titans’ Scott achieves milestone
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Four area recruits have helped Rosanne Scott reach her 100th career victory as
Man accused of burning his home
The Austintown man is wanted in a theft in Phoenix. AUSTINTOWN — A township man was in the
Businessman accused of beheading his wife
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The crime drips with brutal irony: a woman decapitated, allegedly by her
Robber takes wallet from Struthers man
AUSTINTOWN — A Struthers man told police he was robbed of his wallet at gunpoint at a North
Warren JFK’s Brown tops 1,000 points
WARREN — Nick Brown, a 6-foot-7 senior, scored 26 points and surpassed the 1,000-point career
Japanese official resigns
Japanese official resigns TOKYO — Japan’s finance minister resigned in disgrace Tuesday after
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Mahoning Valley Panthers — 13-year old Youngstown Babe Ruth Baseball team will hold
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2009. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2009. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date
Kent State beats Ohio 64-51 in MAC
KENT (AP) — Jordan Mincy scored 27 points and went 5-of-5 on 3-pointers as Kent State pulled away in
Top handball players coming to area
SHARON, Pa. — Three top professional players will be in the field when the Don Godfrey Handball
Recipe Challenge
Recipe Challenge Finalists will be chosen in each of three categories: Pasta, Entr e, or Dessert,
MEN’S BASKETBALL | Tonight’s game
Who: YSU (10-15, 7-8) vs. Cleveland State (19-8, 10-5). Tip-off: 7 p.m., Wolstein Center, Cleveland.
City can’t afford to get rid of racist graffiti
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — City budget cuts are holding up the removal of racist graffiti from a park
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Boardman 80, East 51 Champion 63, Girard 47
Food Network host coming to the Valley
Aaron McCargo Jr., winner of “The Next Food Network Star” competition, will be the celebrity chef at
Ohio man accused in school plot gets plea deal
CLEVELAND (AP) — The case against a man accused of plotting a Columbine-style attack on an Indiana
“Lost” (9 p.m., ABC): Will the smoke monster ever get his own episode?
“Lost” (9 p.m., ABC): Will the smoke monster ever get his own episode? “Little Miss Perfect” (10
Doolittle comes back to music spotlight
NEW YORK — When accomplished backup singer Melinda Doolittle auditioned for the sixth season of
“The possible missile launch that North Korea is talking about would be very unhelpful in
Opinion: “The possible missile launch that North Korea is talking about would be very unhelpful in moving our
Should concerned employee put out the fire in boss’s pants?
Dear Annie: I work in a hotel with a staff of about 20. Our general manager is an embarrassing liar.
It’s easy to go stir-fry crazy
Stir-frying is one of the easiest cooking methods for getting a delicious meal on the table in a
Obama signs stimulus, readies foreclosure aid
DENVER (AP) — Racing to reverse the country’s economic spiral, President Barack Obama signed the
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Seven finalists compete to sing the national anthem for the Kelly Pavlik and Marco
Stocks drop on worries about economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors around the world are betting that even with government stimulus and
Pavlik’s parents keep things low key leading up to Saturday’s fight
YOUNGSTOWN — On Nov. 2, 2006, Kelly Pavlik’s mother, Debbie, stood inside a chilly Chevrolet Centre
Habitat welcomes new owner
This new house is now a home sweet home. For the first time in almost a year, James Morgan of
HOME SWEET HOME: This Atkinson Avenue home on the East Side now belongs to James Morgan of
HOME SWEET HOME: This Atkinson Avenue home on the East Side now belongs to James Morgan of
Communities edgy as U.S. automakers give plans to feds
DETROIT (AP) — The map tells the story of one Detroit suburb’s dependence on the U.S. automotive
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Feb. 4 Theft: A
Penguins facing big contest tonight against Cleveland State Vikings
YOUNGSTOWN — February has been pretty good to the Youngstown State men’s basketball team. The
How can you tell if outdated yeast is still OK to use?
Dear Heloise: I have outdated yeast. Is there a way I can still use it? Fran Fenton, via e-mail
Juvenile justice center lays off 11
The juvenile justice center has lost $500,000 in revenue. YOUNGSTOWN — The layoff of 11
Obama pushing a stimulus for life
Opinion: Thanks to former Lieutenant Governor of New York Betsy McCaughey and her recent essay on
Biscuits: An American classic
Biscuits: An American classic (EDITORS: This story is included in your regular MCT subscription at
Penguins men’s track team getting ready for Horizon meet
YOUNGSTOWN — Having finished as the conference runners-up at five of the past six championship
GM, Chrysler heading for bankruptcy court; additional loans futile
Opinion: The first thing to do when you’ve lost $17 billion is to hire lawyers. Expensive lawyers. That’s
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state Browns add assistants CLEVELAND — Browns coach Eric Mangini added two college assistants
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