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Man seeks to create Ohio sales tax ‘holidays’
COLUMBUS — Drive to the outlet mall in Grove City, Pa., on any given day and you’ll probably find
Former Warren man indicted on murder and robbery charges
WARREN — A former Warren man who told police he killed a 30-year-old Warren woman and her 50-year-
Two men indicted in North Side murder
YOUNGSTOWN — Two suspects have been indicted on charges of murder and improperly discharging a
Poland-Canfield game is a sellout
Friday night’s boys basketball game between Poland and Canfield at Canfield High School has been
Valley could get $8 million from federal spending measure
The Mahoning Valley stands to receive close to $8 million for 25 projects and programs through a
YSU will lease land to developer of student housing
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will lease six parcels of land to on the north side of
Man who set off Girard neighborhood explosion get 4 years in prison
WARREN — Donald F. Shelley of Girard has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing the
Guitar Hero contest Saturday at Eastwood Mall
NILES — Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host a Guitar Gaming Tournament, featuring
Trash/garbage collection bills will increase for Struthers residents
STRUTHERS — City residents will be paying slightly more for trash and garbage collection beginning
FNB Campbell bank branch robbed today
CAMPBELL — An unidentified man stole an undetermined amount of money from the First National Bank’s
Worker injured in explosion at East Side company in critical condition
YOUNGSTOWN — Lee A. Whinery, the 46-year-old worker who was blown off scaffolding when a fiery
Dr. Cornel West speaks tonight at Stambaugh Auditorium
YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Cornel West, a professor of religion and African-American Studies at Princeton
Gray-Joshua-Morgan wedding will unite couple on March 28
YOUNGSTOWN — Jean Jones, of 29 Fincastle Lane, announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of
Blasko-Gunderson nuptial ceremony scheduled April 18
BOARDMAN — Announcing the engagement of their daughter, Alison Blasko, and Eric Gunderson are
Canfield Band Parents set pasta dinner
Canfield Band Parents set pasta dinner CANFIELD — Canfield Band Parents’ annual pasta dinner and
Parents announce date for Smith, LaRocca wedding
The engagement of Carrie Smith, 197 Adelaide Ave. SE, Warren, and Pasquale LaRocca, 8645 Tippecanoe
Stepping up, moving on
Pair of Cards advance in Div. 2 tourney AUSTINTOWN — Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball
Explosion rocks plant
Fire officials are still looking into the cause of the afternoon industrial fire. YOUNGSTOWN —
Valley requests exceed $1.4B
For a complete list of requests from our tri-county area, visit Vindy.com. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Clippers, Rebels set to renew rivalry
MINERAL RIDGE — In limiting Springfield to seven points in the second and third quarters, the
State meet is crowning achievement for King
The Canfield senior is competing in four events this weekend. Canfield senior Ryan King can
Boy’s preliminary hearing delayed
Jordan Brown was moved to a juvenile detention center Wednesday. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jordan
Rayen building will stay, Youngstown board says
YOUNGSTOWN — The Judge William Rayen Foundation trustees don’t want the city school district to lose
Valinger 8th in diving at Div. II championships
CANTON — Junior Trisha Valinger of Poland finished in eighth place at the girls Division II state
Early school start being considered
AUSTINTOWN — For the first time, teachers and pupils in the school district may start class before
Area wrestlers compete in district events this weekend
A berth on the big stage at the state wrestling tournament will be at stake this weekend for dozens
Indians lose, but Pirates win openers
Cleveland opened its new ballpark with a 10-7 loss to the Giants. GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Hall of
Old bench to have new life in court
LISBON — An old bench in the Columbiana County Courthouse has been restored to accommodate a visit
Retirees plan to fight for their benefits
Salaried retirees will appeal a ruling that takes away their health and life benefits. Delphi
Hoping for help
Hundreds of area residents attended the ‘Throwing a Lifeline to Valley Workers’ program Wednesday.
Elmer’s glue soothes reader’s burned hand
Q. Some time ago, I heard an unusual home remedy on your radio show: using Elmer’s glue to prevent
Where is the outrage over abuse?
Opinion: The most anxious reactions by the Indian victims of sexual abuse at Bureau of Indian Affairs and
Obama hits the right notes in speech before Congress
Editorial: When President Barack Obama was pushing through his economic stimulus package, the tone of the White
Union asks for change in hours
MINERAL RIDGE — The president of the local representing Mahoning Valley Sanitary District hourly
WEDNESDAY’S NBA SUMMARIES
WEDNESDAY’S NBA SUMMARIES Pacers 104, Grizzlies 99 MEMPHIS (99)—Gay 4-11 0-0 8, Arthur 2-3 0-0
Youngstown has cutting-edge program in robot building
Opinion: Youngstown has cutting-edge program in robot building EDITOR: I agree with Harold Gwin’s Feb. 11
Burris returns to Senate
Burris returns to Senate WASHINGTON — Sen. Roland Burris went back to work Wednesday, giving a
Dems, GOP argue over global warming
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A day after President Barack Obama called on Congress to pass cap and trade
The correct date for the Trumbull County African American Achievers Association 24th Annual Hall of
The correct date for the Trumbull County African American Achievers Association 24th Annual Hall of
SOLEMN services: Churches throughout the Mahoning and Shenango valleys had Ash Wednesday services.
SOLEMN services: Churches throughout the Mahoning and Shenango valleys had Ash Wednesday services.
SCOPE told to pay back $90,000
The director of SCOPE said the agency disagrees with the commissioners’ order. WARREN —
“The Black List: Vol. 2” (8 p.m., HBO): On “The Black List: Volume 2,” film
“The Black List: Vol. 2” (8 p.m., HBO): On “The Black List: Volume 2,” film critic Elvis Mitchell
Griffin takes comedy to new low
Some folks feel morose. For comedian Nick Griffin, he’s taking a morose existence to the next
Hazard Perry draws from many influences
For any up-and-coming band, there are signposts along the way that tell the group members whether or
Goodell takes pay cut and NFL cuts staff by 15 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is taking a pay cut and the league staff has been
Tinseltown: Minors must be accompanied by adult
Tinseltown: Minors must be accompanied by adult BOARDMAN — Cinemark USA is changing its policy for
Jindal response panned
NEW YORK (AP) — Insane. Childish. Disaster. And those were some of the kinder comments from
Officials preview budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s first budget will seek $634 billion over 10 years as a
Beltre weighs defying M’s, playing in WBC
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Adrian Beltre wants a few more days to decide whether to defy the Seattle
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xVoid u9 7 6 3 2 vA Q J 10 9 6 wQ 6 WEST EAST
Chris Matthews said ‘Oh God’ before speech
NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC’s Chris Matthews quietly uttered “Oh God” as Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal
Home sales Mahoning Valley
Last month’s housing figures, compared with January 2008: MAHONING COUNTY Sales: 98, down from
Indie pop group Donora has fun with new sound
Plenty of smiles and fun indie pop is what Pittsburgh-based act Donora is planning for its
Driver in deadly crash gets 4-year term
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide in a collision last May 15,
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
“We will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than
Opinion: “We will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Obama: Tighten reins on banks
WASHINGTON (AP) — After devoting money and time in search of a rescue for the ailing banking sector,
Lawmakers honor the late Paul Newman
Lawmakers honor the late Paul Newman WASHINGTON — Paul Newman, the late actor and 10-time Academy
Combat role seen for troops who stay
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the U.S. forces likely to remain in Iraq after President Barack Obama
Cooney to perform during 'Forever Irish' at Packard
WARREN — The Warren Civic Music Association will present Andy Cooney’s “Forever Irish” show at 7:30
Any diet that cuts calories can work, study reiterates
Two decades after the debate began on which diet is best for weight loss, a conclusion is starting
Comedian John King is from Akron but he has quite a following in Youngstown. King begins a three-
Comedian John King is from Akron but he has quite a following in Youngstown. King begins a three-
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting, 6 p.m., meeting with Hartford
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Loose lips sink ... banks?
Editorial: The Anniston (Ala.) Star: These are unnerving times, especially in the banking industry. One slip of
3 elbow surgeries later, Cubs’ Fox still pitching
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chad Fox was working with high school players in Houston when one of the kids he
Husband is too harsh with 5-year-old son
Dear Annie: I have been married six years and have two children. I am worried about my husband’s
Fallon wants to have fun as new host of ‘Late Night’
NEW YORK — After a bullish staff meeting (which ended with a cheer) and before a wardrobe fitting
Today is Thursday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2009. There are 308 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2009. There are 308 days left in the year. On this date
Home sales plunged in January
Sales were essentially flat in Mahoning and Columbiana counties; in Trumbull County, sales fell 25
Sykora gets lone goal in Pens’ win over Isles
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Petr Sykora scored with 2:28 remaining and the Pittsburgh Penguins, badly missing
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rodney T. McEwan, 64, of 7480 Oregon Trail, Boardman, and
Plane crashes near Amsterdam
HAARLEMMERLIEDE, Netherlands (AP) — The host of a popular Dutch television show was half-dozing with
U.S., Iran courting — cautiously
Opinion: A peculiar courtship began in earnest recently between the United States and Iran. Even though it
Uncertainty surrounds stimulus plan
Opinion: Years from now we will look back at what the government did in response to today’s economic crisis
REGION
REGION Stoneridge posts loss HOWLAND — Stoneridge said Wednesday that it lost $108.4 million, or
If You Go
What: State swim meet When: Friday and Saturday Where: C.T. Branin Natatorium, Canton Note: Top
A berth on the big stage at the state wrestling tournament will be at stake this weekend for dozens
A berth on the big stage at the state wrestling tournament will be at stake this weekend for dozens
FEDERAL STIMULUS BILL
FEDERAL STIMULUS BILL Local wish list A few hundred requests from the Mahoning Valley for
U.S. forces launch offensive against Taliban
JALREZ VALLEY, Afghanistan — Hundreds of U.S. troops pushed into a key Taliban stronghold Wednesday
Officials wrangle over FOP contract talks
The county auditor says he merely provided deputies with public documents. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games Cleveland 94, Memphis 79 Toronto 118, Minnesota 110 Miami 103, Detroit 91
Official: U.S. can’t meet goal to screen cargo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told lawmakers Wednesday that the
Group: Buy American is a step in right direction
YOUNGSTOWN — The Buy America provision in the federal stimulus bill is a step in the right
Disclosure worry complicates case
LISBON — A judge will have to rule in the latest request by the state in a case that has local law
Guitar gaming tourney
Guitar gaming tourney NILES — Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall will host a Guitar Gaming
Noise-control plan reached
NILES — After months of debates and revisions, the safety committee of Niles City Council worked out
V&M continues talks for land
The mayor expects the deal to get done in about 10 days. YOUNGSTOWN — More negotiations are
Top 25 women’s \ Wednesday’s games
No. 6 Baylor 84, Texas Tech 53 WACO, Texas — Jhasmin Player scored 18 points and Danielle Wilson
Prep Basketball Wednesday’s other games
GIRLS Richmond Heights 35, Maplewood 33 (OT) ASHTABULA — Richmond Heights’ Jordyn Peck scored 10
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston4612.793—7-3W-224-422-
There’s a dumbing down of sex in U.S.
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Put down that cheeseburger and listen up: If food has become what sex was a generation
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES MEN EAST Duquesne 94, Massachusetts 77 Holy Cross
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 02.24 .09. All
Struthers residents will pay more for garbage collection
STRUTHERS — City residents will be paying slightly more for trash and garbage collection beginning
UConn coach joins exclusive 800-win club
MILWAUKEE — Victory No. 800 reminded Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun of something his father once told
Who gets money is unclear
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has received about 9,200 applications from government agencies,
Officials to explore if child fully understood actions
The minds of juveniles don’t quite measure up to the minds of adults, a counselor says. The
Senate debates regulating use of transition accounts
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate began deliberations Wednesday on legislation that would control
Pugh, Clark ineligible for ballot
WARREN — Councilman James “Doc” Pugh will not appear on the ballot for the May 5 primary election as
YSU
YSU Swimmer Arnold breaks record BROWN DEER, Wis. – Senior Olivia Arnold broke her school record
NORTHFIELD
NORTHFIELD WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS 1st—Tricky Tactics 3.80 2.60 2.20 Astroflight 2.80 2.60 Ab’s
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Brittany Calderon and Josh Durbin, Struthers, girl, Feb. 24.
Hair dryer can clear the mirror of fog
Dear Heloise: I love your column! I use so many of the helpful hints that I read. I wanted to give
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