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Shaun Lane taken off field on cart
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Hubbard native Shaun Lane was carefully strapped to a stretcher and carted off the
Boardman beats Ursuline; Coach Moschella OK after collision with official
YOUNGSTOWN — In a matter of hours, Boardman High girls assistant Jeff Hammerton went from being a
YSU women lose big at Butler
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A solid second half was overshadowed by a cold-shooting first half for the
City might sell South Side park
YOUNGSTOWN — The city is considering selling Bancroft Park to the Youngstown Christian School, which
Salem First Night had banner showing
SALEM — First Night Salem had its best year ever in its fifth year, despite bitter temperatures and
Burger King robber matches description of Boardman robber
YOUNGSTOWN — A man wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers cap who tried to rob Burger King on West Midlothian
Serial robber again strikes adult store on Market Street
YOUNGSTOWN — A clerk at Adult Toy & Gift on Market Street hit a panic button and used pepper spray
Another Youngstown company seeks tax abatement
YOUNGSTOWN — A commercial printing company is seeking a tax abatement from the city to relocate from
Phantoms’ Kenney named player of the week
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Phantoms forward Nick Kenney was named the North American Hockey League’s
Prayer breakfast buffet planned Saturday at Solid Rock Interdenominational Church
CORNERSBURG — A prayer breakfast buffet is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Solid Rock
Rebates bring customers for Cobalts
Enticed by rebates, consumers bought twice as many Chevrolet Cobalts last month as they did in
Two church schools will merge this fall
AUSTINTOWN — The St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary elementary schools will be merged into a
Howland woman wins $100,000 in lottery raffle
HOWLAND — Patricia Schisler won $100,000 for having one of the two $100,000 winning tickets sold in
Bishop will speak at MLK recognition event
YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop George Murray of the Diocese of Youngstown will speak at 7:15 p.m. Jan. 16 on
New Trumbull Co. engineer lays off five in his department
WARREN — David DeChristofaro, Trumbull County’s new engineer, is spending his first three days on
Ohio State Highway Patrol reports 10 fatalities over New Year’s holiday weekend
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said 10 people were killed in six crashes over the holiday
Champion fire chief finds missing 81-year-old village man
LORDSTOWN — When an 81-year-old village man with onset dementia was found at 1:30 a.m. today, more
Eagle Heights has special board meeting Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Eagle Heights Academy school board will have a special meeting at noon Tuesday in the
Police still can’t talk with wounded man
YOUNGSTOWN — The condition of the man found shot in the left side early New Year’s Day has prevented
Image copyright holding up Canton’s MLK corridor
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Officials in Canton are worried that copyright concerns over an image of Martin
Local news digest
Tour of duty in Iraq VIENNA — Twenty members of the 910th Security Forces Squadron were to return
Valley marchers show support for Palestinians
The route approximated the length of Gaza, an organizer said. YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to
Bridal display puts it all together
More than 40 area vendors showed their specialties at the MetroPlex event. GIRARD — Bride-to-
Program taking its lumps
Ever since practice began in October, Youngstown State’s first-year women’s basketball coach, Cindy
Death-penalty trial nears in ’05 case
An orientation for potential jurors is scheduled for Friday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
Phantoms finish 1-1-1 against Traverse City
Mahoning Valley led early in the second period before the North Stars scored. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.
Traveling call irks James in loss in D.C.
Cleveland coach Mike Brown was ejected for arguing an earlier foul. WASHINGTON (AP) — Was it a
Classic motorcycle show rides again
The display features 30 motorcycles, some more than 100 years old. WARREN — The ninth annual
Texas not in the mood
The Longhorns feel snubbed, so they’ll vent against the Buckeyes The No. 3 team thinks it should
Ravens force turnovers, make Miami pay
Baltimore (12-5) won for the 10th time in 12 games and will play Saturday at AFC South champion
Gone fishin’ for a new home
A Cornersburg fish tale? A fish fanatic is seeking a place for his Paco. CORNERSBURG —
YSU course is out of this world
The professor emeritus believes in the presence of extraterrestrials on Earth. YOUNGSTOWN —
Colleges to help students in tough economy Emergency loans, other programs offered at YSU
Emergency loans and assurances of available student aid are parts of the package. YOUNGSTOWN
Brains need stimulation to keep us healthy and happy
Dear Heloise: The reader who saves word games and puzzles to solve during idle moments is absolutely
YSU
YSU Football aide goes to Miami YOUNGSTOWN — Assistant football coach Antoine Smith, who coached
northfield results
northfield results late saturday 7th—Bj’s Tune (Angus)15.607.005.40 Artistic Dreamer
Senator: Franken has won
Senator: Franken has won MINNEAPOLIS — New York Sen. Charles Schumer said Democrat Al Franken
Senate ponders action on Burris
CHICAGO (AP) — Just days before a high-stakes showdown in the nation’s capital, the man selected to
Chargers return to Pittsburgh
After beating Indianapolis, a much-improved San Diego team hopes to avenge its Nov. 16 loss to the
Younger Castro could seek change in U.S. relations
Editorial: Younger Castro could seek change in U.S. relations It has been a half century since Fidel Castro
2009: A year government must resolve to do better
Editorial: 2009: A year government must resolve to do better This is the time when people make resolutions to
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT On Page A1 of Sunday’s paper under the headline “Boardman woman wins trip to
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Faily Birthplace Valerie and Thomas Sullivan, Poland, boy, Jan. 3 Forum Health
Israeli tanks, troops slice deep into the Gaza Strip
The United States blocked approval of a U.N. effort to demand an immediate cease-fire. GAZA CITY,
Va. governor to become DNC chairman
WASHINGTON (AP) — Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is set to become the next chairman of the Democratic
‘MADE IN THE USA’
‘MADE IN THE USA’ If you go Fast facts about the ninth annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit “Made
The rise and fall of the zero
The rise and fall of the zero Chicago Tribune: Pick a zero, any zero, here a zero, there a zero.
THEY’RE SMART COOKIES
Valley Scouts learn valuable life, financial skills in annual drive Cookie sales teach business
P&G managers use retreat in Cincinnati for new ideas
UNCORKING CREATIVITY Getting out of a corporate setting can unleash creativity. CINCINNATI (AP)
Downturn creates glut of truck drivers
The failure of trucking companies has spiked. MILWAUKEE — In a move that is both a result of the
Is he just too busy for baby?
Dear Annie: I have been married for three years to a wonderful man. He is gentle, thoughtful and
Lindsay Johnson has 27 points in win
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. — Lindsay Johnson (Springfield) scored 27 points, including 11-of-12 at the foul
Female suicide bomber kills dozens near Iraq mosque
Thousands of Iraqi troops have been deployed in Baghdad and Karbala to safeguard against attacks.
Lordstown police looking for man, 81
LORDSTOWN — Village police are combing neighborhoods in search of a lost elderly man with dementia.
The Butler’s Zona wins Portrait Society leadership award
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Portrait Society of America has named Louis Zona, executive director of the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard City Board of Control, 11 a.m., council chambers, 200 W. Liberty St.
Return policies upgraded
Retailers have stepped up efforts in detecting fraud. ST. LOUIS — Heading to the mall to return
“Usually, it’s a madhouse in here — everybody’s making money ... I had 10
Opinion: “Usually, it’s a madhouse in here — everybody’s making money ... I had 10 people last night out of
Kids read, then play
Slide, glide, twirl! Splish, splash, floop! Rare is the children’s book that begs to be read and
Strings on auto loans pose risk for GM retirees
Analysts question the plan of supporting retiree health care with GM stock. DETROIT — Retirement
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
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North-South vulnerable. West deals.
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Iraqis set to strive for stability
Opinion: BAGHDAD — As violence diminishes and U.S. troops draw down, Iraqis are trying to figure out what
HBO will debut ‘American Girl’ DVD
NEW YORK — The American Girl of 2009 is a newbie at school, lives in an extended-family household
Today is Monday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2009. There are 360 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2009. There are 360 days left in the year. On this date in
Limbless college athlete receives prosthetic legs
DAYTON (AP) — Dustin Carter has proved he doesn’t need legs to be a winner on the wrestling mat.
Bedbugs on the rampage in Cincinnati
The vermin are becoming a big problem not only in Cincy, but across the nation. CINCINNATI — In
An old custom returns
Over the last few months, ink has been spilled and pixels slung from mainstream magazines such as
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Observer, London, Dec. 28: The sight of queues of people waiting for shops to open
Travolta, wife offer thanks for support
Jett Travolta, 16, became sick when he was 2 and was diagnosed with an illness that leads to
Actor Pat Hingle dies at 84
Actor Pat Hingle dies at 84 CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — Pat Hingle, a veteran actor whose career
Illinois Gov. Blagojevich finds friends hard to come by these days
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich doesn’t have many friends these days,
Mumbai massacre should be wake-up call
Opinion: Memo to President-elect Obama: The terrorist attacks in Mumbai just weeks after you secured the
Rep: Expect spending bill later in month
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats said Sunday that President-elect Barack Obama probably
WWII bombs defused in city in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Experts disposed of four unexploded World War II bombs in a western German city in an
The oil and gas industry employs 4,000 in Ohio, according to the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education
The oil and gas industry employs 4,000 in Ohio, according to the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education
We should be prepared for an emergency
Opinion: With the new year comes the inevitable urge to make ambitious resolutions for 2009. High on people’s
Copter crash in La. kills 8, injures 1
HOUMA, La. (AP) — Eight people were killed and a ninth injured aboard a helicopter that went down in
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“The Bachelor” (8 p.m., ABC): We’ve got another run for the roses on a new edition of “The
McNabb’s clutch passes key Eagles in Minnesota
Brian Westbrook’s 71-yard TD pass/run in the fourth quarter sparked the win. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Regional Business Digest
REGION Valley Lead Group plans networking meeting CORNERSBURG — The Valley Lead Group will have
Richardson withdraws name from commerce consideration
A federal grand jury is investigating how some donors won state contracts. WASHINGTON (AP) — New
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Chad E. Lewis The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
Truth about Israel is AWOL
Opinion: Truth about Israel is AWOL EDITOR: There is such a thing as a power outage, when the power goes
Girl Scout cookies
Girl Scout cookies 2009 selections Do-Si-Dos: Crisp and crunchy oatmeal cookies with creamy
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Indiana 122, Sacramento 117 Atlanta 103, Houston 100 Charlotte 102, Milwaukee
Midseason TV lineup: Networks get fresh start
Thanks to the writers strike, winter is the new fall. Are you ready for a prime-time “do-
Unemployment rate for college grads nears record high
This recession is affecting a broader range of industries and workers, experts say. WASHINGTON —
richardson selection Time line
Notable events leading to New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson’s withdrawal of his bid to become commerce
death penalty cases | Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Here are the forthcoming Mahoning County aggravated murder trials in which the defendant could be
Return Engagements | Old favorites
Returning shows include: Tonight: “The Bachelor” (8 p.m., ABC) “The Secret Life of the American
Irregularities cited in drug probe of future Palin in-law
A search warrant was delayed until after the election, an investigator said. ANCHORAGE, Alaska —
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
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