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Hundreds of accidents logged on area's icy roads
In Trumbull County, the 911 dispatch center reported 220 traffic accidents between 3 and 7:15 p.m.
Auto sales owner in Campbell narrowly escapes fire
CAMPBELL — A long-time business owner narrowly escaped injury in a Tuesday afternoon fire. Frank
Rare public airing of judicial discord in Warren
WARREN — The image of a reserved and collegial 11th District Court of Appeals has been shattered by
Weather postpones basketball games
More than 10 Tuesday high school varsity basketball games have been postponed because of icy weather
Bad weather forces cancellation of New Castle dance class
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New Castle Dance Company, 27 Grant St., has canceled its evening classes for
Commissioners consider annexation of 43 acres to Canfield
CANFIELD — The lawyer for Canfield Township property owners who want their land and part of the Ohio
YSU’s chief negotiator resigns
YOUNGSTOWN — The embattled chief human resources officer/chief negotiator for Youngstown State
Trumbull officials give out little info in July shooting death
WARREN — Officials aren’t saying much about the murder investigation that followed the death of 28-
A sell-out expected for Pavlik’s Chevy Centre fight
YOUNGSTOWN — They’re the hottest tickets in town and they’re not even for sale until Saturday. All
Shop sells ‘Welcome Home Jimbo’ shirts
POLAND — A shop in James A. Traficant Jr.’s hometown is the first to celebrate the ex-congressman’s
Warren income tax revenue drop occurred in 2007, not ’08
WARREN — As it turns out, the bigger drop in Warren’s income tax revenue occurred in 2007, not in
East Palestine school board reorganizes
EAST PALESTINE — The board of education named new officers at its annual reorganization meeting
Early College dean heads to Turning Technologies
YOUNGSTOWN — The dean of Youngstown Early College has resigned to accept a position with Turning
Tisone is Liberty’s choice for police chief
LIBERTY — Township trustees have unanimously named Richard Tisone police chief. Trustee Jodi
Arrests made in Boardman home burglary
BOARDMAN — Police arrested two men on charges related to a burglary last week of a Woodrow Avenue
Vandalism cancels classes in Southern Local
SALINEVILLE — Vandals who slashed school bus tires caused classes to be canceled today at Southern
Youngstown man found dead in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — Investigators said they will have to wait for test results before ruling on the death
Appellate court upholds decision not to increase pay for Niles police chief
WARREN — The 11th District Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of Judge Andrew Logan of
Girard’s mayor is optimistic city will have a good 2009
GIRARD — Mayor James Melfi is calling for cautious optimism in 2009 from residents in this small
Registration under way for citywide baby shower
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual citywide baby shower at the McGuffey Center, 1649 Jacobs Road, bill be
Pavlik fight tickets go on sale Saturday
Top Rank Inc. has confirmed that tickets for Kelly Pavlik’s middleweight title defense against Marco Antonio Rubio will go on sale Saturday.
Pa. county studies court for troubled veterans
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Veterans who commit crimes related to stress or other combat-related disorders
Appeal goes against Niles police chief in pay dispute
WARREN — The 11th District Court of Appeals has affirmed the decision of Judge Andrew Logan of
Poland Rotary plans 23rd annual Chili Open
POLAND — Poland Rotary will sponsor its 23rd annual Chili Open Golf Classic Weekend as a benefit for
CARA KING | ANDREW KROFTA
CARA KING ANDREW KROFTA AUSTINTOWN — Vows were exchanged at 2 p.m. June 28 in the presence of the
ELIZABETH COCHRAN | BRIAN HOFFMAN
ELIZABETH COCHRAN BRIAN HOFFMAN SHARON, PA. — Nuptial vows were exchanged at 4 p.m. June 27 by
ASHLEY GAIER | AARON CRONIN
ASHLEY GAIER AARON CRONIN BOARDMAN — The wedding of Ashley Gaier and Aaron Cronin, both of 4251
Politsky-Fessel wedding planned for April 2009
WARREN — The engagement of Aleshia Politsky, a daughter of David and Amy Politsky of Warren, and
REUNIONS
• East High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Johnny’s Restaurant on
Junior women's league plans to serve others
Junior women’s league plans to serve others BOARDMAN — Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League has
Lisbon holds off United to stay unbeaten, 48-37
LISBON — In Monday’s battle of the Inter Tri-County League’s unbeaten girls basketball teams, the
Lowellville rallies past Leetonia 56-53
LEETONIA — Lowellville rallied in the final quarter to edge Leetonia, 56-53, in an Inter Tri-County
Lynn, Keller lead Fitch past YCS, 59-43
AUSTINTOWN — Alexis Lynn and Lauren Keller each scored eight of their 10 points in the second half
Buckeyes trying to get back on winning track
Ohio State men’s team has been struggling with injuries and poor play. COLUMBUS (AP) — And things
Spartans rally for Moschella
Boardman’s coach was injured in the game, but his team rallied past Ursuline. YOUNGSTOWN — In
Champion fire chief finds missing man
It is the third time the Child Abduction Response Team has assisted in finding a lost person.
Rebates help Cobalts go faster
Because of the recession, the Cobalt posted its worst sales year. Enticed by rebates,
Theater faces final curtain
Playhouse productions will be moved to the suburbs. YOUNGS-TOWN — The struggling Youngstown
City Printing seeks to ink tax abatement deal
YSU is interested in buying the property but hasn’t made a formal offer. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Dann workers spurn settlement
There were moves to purge the last remaining employees who bore even a trace of scandal from Dann’s
First Dem speaker in years outlines initiatives
The new speaker favors some degree of regionalization. COLUMBUS — The first Democratic speaker
Area parks offer free exercise
Walking is an excellent way to keep that New Year’s resolution to lose weight. YOUNGSTOWN —
Diocese of Youngstown to merge elementary schools
A decline in enrollment is one of the key factors in the decision to consolidate. AUSTINTOWN —
northfield Results
northfield Results monday 1st—Provara’s Best (Miller)3.002.602.10 Isa Devil (Kakaley)5.404.20
New Trumbull engineer lays off 5
Three relatives of the former engineer are out of a job. WARREN — David DeChristofaro,
Oil settles above $48 on uneasy Mideast
Oil traders seem to think demand will rise in 2009. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Israel’s ground
Changing home’s air filter can save money
Dear Readers: These days, we’re all looking for ways to save money, and an easy way to do that is by
Steelers looking for better effort against Chargers
In their first meeting Pittsburgh struggled for an 11-10 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The finish to
U.S. opens embassy — its biggest — in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States inaugurated its largest embassy ever on Monday, a fortress-like
Apple’s Jobs has hormone imbalance, will stay CEO
The Apple CEO said he is undergoing treatment and will be regaining weight. NEW YORK (AP) — Apple
Nursing recruiters offer incentives to new hires
“We recently had a hiring event where, for experienced nurses to interview — just to interview — we
Market retreats to adjust from rally
The market was expected to retreat after last week’s gains. NEW YORK (AP) — Caution returned to
Various truce ideas being considered
JERUSALEM (AP) — The contours of a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas are emerging, with diplomacy
Canfield native big hit on Web
BOARDMAN — Mark Porter, the founder of Scouting Ohio.com, never in his wildest dreams thought that
BEYOND THE FACE
Austintown man seeks chance for normal life A story on the township resident will air on CNN HLN
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2009. There are 359 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2009. There are 359 days left in the year. On this date
Police arrest Ohio man in slaying of boy’s mom, 29
DAYTON (AP) — A young mother struggled with an intruder before she was shot and killed in her home
First lady Laura Bush will publish memoir
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Laura Bush has sealed a deal worth millions with Scribner to publish a
Tough enough for victory
Tough enough for victory kBoardman girls get tough after their coach is hurt during the game
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amanda Herrick and Eric Markle, Girard, boy, Dec. 30.
Supervisors seek funds for sewer
Money also could be sought for a new township government building. HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Mahoning
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Left out of the national title game, Colt McCoy and Texas made the most
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Left out of the national title game, Colt McCoy and Texas made the most of
Man gets probation, fine for Alford plea
The prosecutor called for prison time for the man who maintains his innocence. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Ex-attorney general dies
Ex-attorney general dies ATLANTA — Griffin B. Bell, the shrewd Southern lawyer who grew up with
Roads to prosperity available to Obama
Opinion: In his Dec. 6 radio address, President-elect Barack Obama vowed to “create millions of jobs by
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Bazetta Township Zoning Commission, quarterly meeting, 7 p.m., township hall.
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec. 29 Assault: A
Free clothing
Free clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., free clothing; all are welcome. 9 a.m.
First Night Salem is big success
Organizers aren’t sure if a rock theme would work every year, but it did in ’09. SALEM — First
Senate braces for Burris face-off
In another disputed case, a Minnesota board certified Democrat Al Franken as the winner of a Senate
Out-of-town wedding puts sister in quandary
Dear Annie: My husband and I married six years ago. The year before, my parents faced financial ruin
Picking the perfect posies presents problem for brides
Nobody said planning a wedding was simple, and selecting flowers is just one of many big decisions
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Shooting death
Bush acting presidential
Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal: It has been widely reported and noted by commentators, but it bears
On Hill, Obama talks economy
The president-elect is proposing immediate tax breaks to spark consumer spending. WASHINGTON (AP)
Robbery thwarted
Robbery thwarted YOUNGSTOWN — A man wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers cap who tried to rob Burger King
Israel ignores rising calls for Gaza cease-fire
GAZA CITY, Gaza — Israel ignored mounting international calls for a cease-fire Monday and said it
“We are just faced with a hard-headed room of people in the Senate who want to keep an
Opinion: “We are just faced with a hard-headed room of people in the Senate who want to keep an African-
YEARLY SALES
YEARLY SALES Four-year comparison Annual sales after the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cobalt’s
Phantoms’ Nick Kenney gets honors
The Mahoning Valley forward was named NAHL player of the week. BOARDMAN — Mahoning Valley Phantoms
ABC’s hidden cameras back for more
NEW YORK — You’re standing in line at a deli behind two day laborers fumbling with cash and
Sharon workers to pay more wage taxes in ’09
Council postponed a vote on a contract with firefighters. SHARON, Pa. — Retired residents and
Source: Travolta death attributed to ‘seizure’
Source: Travolta death attributed to ‘seizure’ FREEPORT, Bahamas — An official with a Bahamian
Eagles just keep rolling along
Now they must face the defending champion Giants on Sunday. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — All the
Mayor Williams’ agenda sees Youngstown moving forward
Editorial: If keeping your head above water is a sign of success in weathering the current national economic
Titans set for battle with Ravens
The teams have had some physical matchups over the years. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The time for
We must wage fiscal battle on two fronts
Opinion: As a Democrat and a Republican, we don’t always see eye to eye on fiscal matters. But we agree on
Crisis in the Gaza Strip offers chance for peace
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Again. Again. And, yes, yet again. Funny how ever since the invasion of Iraq five
Is Social Security a great Ponzi scheme?
Opinion: GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — For weeks the U.S. and international media have been following the story
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) English League Soccer. Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Steelers press conference. 1
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“The Biggest Loser: Couples” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s a new year and time to shed those pounds. “The
Regional Business Digest
REGION CFO leaves banking post for Catholic Diocese job YOUNGSTOWN — The chief financial officer
Wild ride will continue in season 2 of ‘Damages’
Series star Glenn Close calls it ‘an amazing mind game.’ “Damages” may be responsible for more
Slumping Penguins fall again
NEW YORK (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist became the fifth NHL goalie to start a career with four 20-win
Shooting victim’s condition prevents questioning
The man spent time in prison for shooting another man three years ago. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Deal to let Netflix stream videos to TVs
New TVs will receive movies directly from the Internet. NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix Inc. has come up
Defense won’t be featured in BCS tilt
Both Florida and Oklahoma are very offensive minded teams. MIAMI (AP) — Enlighten us, Brandon
Congress pays itself an unearned dividend
Opinion: Congress pays itself an unearned dividend EDITOR: Congress has once again rewarded their own
Drug charges
Drug charges LIBERTY — A Hubbard man and woman are to appear in Girard Municipal Court today on
Kent State suffers 73-58 loss
PHILADELPHIA — Dionte Christmas scored 26 points and Craig Williams added 16 in his first start as
Playhouse director makes curtain call
John Holt will take a break from all theater pursuits for the immediate future. YOUNGSTOWN —
Taliban claims wildly exaggerated
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban has long exaggerated its military successes, but its figures
School considers buying city park
YOUNGSTOWN — The city is considering selling Bancroft Park to the Youngstown Christian School, which
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE History at a glance 1927: The Youngstown Players is formed as a result of
NFL Playoffs
NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Saturday, Jan 10th. Divisional Round TENNESSEE3Baltimore
Pilot flags down help after plane crash in Pa.
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — An airplane carrying sightseers and trying to land in foggy conditions crashed
Choice of Panetta as CIA director is surprise to many
Neither man chosen for the top intelligence jobs has much experience in the field. WASHINGTON
India gives Mumbai-attack findings to Pakistan
NEW DELHI, India — India handed over to Pakistan on Monday key findings from its investigations into
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vincent Fiorenza, 31, of 7036 Claybourne Ave., Boardman, and
Curves welcomes SilverSneakers members
POLAND — Curves of Poland is welcoming members of the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers
Cortland, ODOT to resurface routes; city to construct pump
CORTLAND — City council members began the new year by passing a round of ordinances Monday to
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kfood: We’re winding down from the holidays, and easy is the key word. So grab
Report: Teens must get better health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician’s waiting
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Toronto 108, Orlando 102 Washington 80, Cleveland 77 Detroit 88, L.A. Clippers
YSU women stumble again at Butler, 84-50
After falling behind 42-14, even a solid second half couldn’t save the Penguins. INDIANAPOLIS,
Israeli street battles take toll on medics, civilians
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — They come in waves, usually not long after a blast rattles the building or a
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