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3 charged after fleeing cops
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men who fled a traffic stop in a stolen car and ran into a house on Cain Street on the South Side were arrested.
Overall crime declined in Youngstown in 2008
YOUNGSTOWN — Overall crime in the city dropped last year, most notably the number of homicides and
New Waterford UMC pancake breakfast canceled Saturday
NEW WATERFORD — The pancake breakfast scheduled Saturday at New Waterford United Methodist Church,
Champion man goes on trial for rape of family member
WARREN — A 60-year-old Champion man went on trial today in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court,
Research under way to see how Warren, Trumbull Co. sheriff’s department can work together
WARREN — Trumbull County Sheriff Thomas Altiere and his chief deputy say they have been researching
Youngstown woman wins $1 million on lottery ticket
YOUNGSTOWN — One Youngstown resident received an early birthday gift a bit larger than usual.
Salem contemplating declaring a snow emergency
SALEM — Salem officials are asking motorists to be aware that a snow emergency is likely to be
Boil alert issued for two streets in Mineral Ridge
MINERAL RIDGE —Due to a waterline break, residents of Seaborn and Union streets are advised to boil
New Liberty police chief outlines department changes
LIBERTY — There are changes coming to the township police department. Trustees last week installed
Springfield trustees to interview fire chief candidates
NEW SPRINGFIELD —Springfield Township trustees will interview five applicants for the part-time fire
Columbiana GOP official named elections board deputy director
LISBON — Adam Booth, vice chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, is the new deputy
Man sues Struthers in the Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS — A Milford, Ohio, man is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to force Struthers officials to
Liberty bans on-street parking through Sunday morning
LIBERTY — The township is requesting all parked vehicles be of township streets from 8 p.m. today
United Methodist Community center will relocate
YOUNGSTOWN — Millicent Counts, executive director of United Methodist Community Center, 334 N. Pearl
New Waterford pancake breakfast canceled
NEW WATERFORD — The pancake breakfast scheduled Saturday at New Waterford United Methodist Church,
Weathersfield Township proposes adding zoning districts
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission proposes to add three new zoning districts
Insurance seminar set next week at Shepherd of the Valley, Niles
NILES — Shepherd of the Valley, 1500 McKinley Ave., is presenting a seminar on long-term care
Model train show scheduled for Sunday in Niles
NILES — The Youngstown Model Railroad Association will host its 2009 Winter Flea Market from 10:30
Bridal show scheduled Saturday and Sunday at Eastwood Expo Center
NILES — A fashion show of the latest bridal gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses and men’s formalwear will be
Sewer improvement work coming to two Trumbull Co. areas
WARREN — Dirt started to turn Thursday for the first phase of the Little Squaw Creek sewer project
Snow emergency declared in Leetonia
LEETONIA —Village officials have declared a snow emergency and ask everyone to keep vehicles off the
Brookfield declares snow emergency
BROOKFIELD — Brookfield Township has declared a snow emergency from 3 p.m. today until 6 p.m.
More Air Force reservists deployed overseas today
VIENNA — Ashley Noday, 21, of East Liverpool said she didn’t get much sleep Thursday night because
Citywide baby shower planned
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual citywide baby shower at the McGuffey Center, 1649 Jacobs Road, will be from
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • Mill Creek Chapter, American Business Women’s Association, will have a dinner
Nuisance order locks up Cell
The bar near YSU has been ‘an epicenter for unlawful activity,’ the city prosecutor said.
Penguins rally to edge Chicago
YSU overcame a 13-point deficit for a Horizon League win. YOUNGSTOWN — Look out Horizon
Nailers plan to stay in W. Va.
The Wheeling hockey team’s owners say they will not move their squad to Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN
Women take big step, but come up a bit short
YSU coach Cindy Martin was pleased with her team’s efforts in the 72-60 loss to Horizon rival UM-
Farmers bank acquires Valley trust company
The new owner will retain the employees and offices of Butler Wick Trust Co. Farmers National
Lowellville’s young team is too much for McDonald
Ninth graders helped the Rockets remain unbeaten in the league with a 53-48 win. McDONALD —
Mangini heads back to where he began
The former Browns ballboy returned to his roots when he was introduced as Cleveland’s new coach.
Jews pray over Mideast conflict
One speaker asked for prayers ‘for the innocents on both sides.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the
Kirkpatrick trades a year for nine behind bars
The judge kept his word on what would happen to those who failed to complete their diversion
Chomp-ionship: Gators pull past Sooners, 24-14
MIAMI — One by one, the Florida players posed next to the crystal football they hoped to claim three
Moadus, Melfi at odds over meters
If approved, the water-meter issue would appear on the ballot in November. GIRARD — Mayor
Wells exiting OSU, entering NFL draft
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility
Comic: Push-up handles look like cardiac paddles
Greg Morton enjoys his Cleveland gigs. Known as a variety show style stand-up comedian, Greg
Exhibit recalls first park naturalist
‘Remembering Ernest Vickers’ will take hikers on one of his favorite park trails. YOUNGSTOWN
Has the Youngstown Playhouse seen its final curtain?
Former executive director Bentley Lenhoff said pronouncing the theater dead is ‘premature.’
“Howie Do It” (8 p.m. NBC): That wacky Howie Mandel headlines this practical joke
“Howie Do It” (8 p.m. NBC): That wacky Howie Mandel headlines this practical joke series.
A Dismal December
Holiday season weakest since at least 1969, retailers report NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers reported
Israel acts decisively against Hamas
Opinion: WASHINGTON — What should the United States do about the war in Gaza? That’s the question plaguing
Prank TV is right fit for Mandel
Except for a couple of guest-starring roles, Howie Mandel had not been seen in a regular prime-time
Bye-bye Beanie
Bye-bye Beanie Ohio State tailback Chris “Beanie” Wells is giving up his final year of eligibility
Needy friend is causing ‘Georgia’ to lose sleep
Dear Annie: My friend “Josie” drives me crazy with her neediness and dependency. She apparently
Tips help you stretch clothing dollars
Dear Readers: Who isn’t trying to save money these days? To help stretch your clothing dollar, here
if you go
if you go Who: Greg Morton. When: Tuesday through Jan. 18 (times vary). Where: Hilarities 4th
Play wins battle of stage vs. screen
Certain themes cannot be fully translated into a film. As movie adaptations of stage plays go,
nba roundup Thursday’s games
Spurs 106, Clippers 84 SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 19 points and San Antonio earned their
Jennings’ hiring of lawyer thickens plot
Opinion: Leo Jennings III, the former communications director for ex-Attorney General Marc Dann, has hired a
Chavez targets Israel
Opinion: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Here’s what surprised me the most during a vacation in Argentina and
the scoop
the scoop lifeguard training The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a great
Cavs: Bring on the Celtics
CLEVELAND (AP) — As little LeBron James Jr. practiced writing his name on the dry-erase board in
Man sentenced in theft case
The defendant received a one-year sentence for theft. YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged in his
Baghdad’s real estate booming
Opinion: BAGHDAD — While Americans have been watching the value of their homes plunge in recent years,
‘Crash’ has new meaning as thousands seek benefits
Editorial: ‘Crash’ has new meaning as thousands seek benefits The number of people seeking jobless benefits
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. NFL Playoff: Indianapolis vs. San Diego,
U.N. should impose sanctions on Israel
Opinion: COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s time for the United Nations to shed its impotency and impose tough sanctions
boys basketball Late Wednesday
AUSTINTOWN — Tyler Light scored 21 points, including four 3-point goals, to lead Massillon Perry
‘Rise of the Argonauts’
‘Rise of the Argonauts’ (Codemasters) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC Genre: Role-playing
Macy’s Inc. to shutter 11 stores in nine states
Macy’s December sales fell 4 percent. NEW YORK (AP) — Department-store operator Macy’s Inc. said
East duo overpowers Chaney for blowout
YOUNGSTOWN — Monet Mitchel-Oliver and Briana Dawson each registered a double-double, as the East
What happened to just saying no?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Over the years, when I have spoken to students about journalism, questions of personal
The terrible turf: Home-field edge begins on ground
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Madden remembers the ice, Dan Pastorini the insufferable rain. Fred Taylor
Regional Business Digest
REGION Call center hours extended for unemployment claims COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Job
Anticipating brutality, evil and grand theft
Real news from the virtual world: Most gamers spend the early part of the year catching up on
Ill. panel recommends impeachment for governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A key panel unanimously recommended Thursday that Gov. Rod Blagojevich be
“All the gentlemen here understand both the pressures and possibilities of this office. And
Opinion: “All the gentlemen here understand both the pressures and possibilities of this office. And for me
Severstal blaming market for layoffs
The steelmaker is unsure how long the layoffs will last. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Faced with a
Rates on mortgages fall again to record low
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 5.01 percent. WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates on 30-year
UAW officials to begin talks on concessions
GM can survive without cutting retirees’ benefits, CEO Rick Wagoner says. DETROIT (AP) — United
Vote on annual pay raise
Vote on annual pay raise Kansas City Star: Symbolism counts for a great deal in Washington. Back
March returns to ‘Special Victims Unit’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephanie March is back on the job as New York prosecutor Alexandra Cabot on “Law
Parton, Smith picked for Gospel Hall of Fame
Parton, Smith picked for Gospel Hall of Fame NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton, Michael W. Smith,
Valley dealerships continue to see dip in sales of new vehicles
New vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley dipped even lower in December. Area dealers sold 1,344
Judge voids citation, fine imposed by predecessor
An attorney who failed to appear at a client’s sentencing is off the hook. YOUNGSTOWN — Atty.
Bauer relocates to D.C. as ‘24’ returns
The two-night season premiere starts Sunday. WASHINGTON — Early one cold November morning,
Mistreated shih tzu gets new home, name
YOUNGSTOWN — The little black shih tzu who had a box glued on his head last week has been adopted.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board organizational meeting, 10 a.m., regular meeting to
Mercer workers getting increase
Commissioners are still seeking labor agreements with some unions. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer
Finding romance in the paranormal
Finding romance in the paranormal “Running Hot” by Jayne Ann Krentz; G.P. Putnam’s Sons ($24.95)
Today is Friday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2009. There are 356 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2009. There are 356 days left in the year. On this date in
Lebanese rockets raise fears of battle on a second front
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Residents of this northern Israeli town awoke Thursday to one of their
Acquitted in abduction
Acquitted in abduction YOUNGSTOWN — After deliberating less than one hour, a jury acquitted a
Police step up presence after violent protests
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Heavy police presence greeted Bay Area Rapid Transit commuters Thursday, a
Rachael Ray creates Latino cooking show
Rachael Ray is giving Food Network fans a taste of the Latino kitchen. Ray is producing a new show
Man charged in shooting of New Castle woman
The woman was shot during a game of Russian roulette, police said. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man was
prep wrestling News and notes
Local legend: Former Boardman High fooball and wrestling star Steve Vallos made an appearance at his
New Castle getting new recycling schedule
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Mayor Anthony Mastrangelo announced a new recycling schedule for city residents
Grant to save Niles residents from foreclosure
NILES — A number of Niles residents may save their homes from foreclosure with the help of a state
Northwest flooding closes roads, stalls commerce
Northwest flooding closes roads, stalls commerce CENTRALIA, Wash. — Floods, mudslides and
nhl roundup Thursday’s other games
Panthers 4, Hurricanes 2 SUNRISE, Fla. — Jay Bouwmeester and Nathan Horton scored early in the
Soft playing is cheating; don’t do it
What I’m about to say may surprise you. You might be a cheater and not even know it. If you are in
Unregistered sex offender faces charges
The man was arrested twice Wednesday. SHARON, Pa. — Police are notifying the community of a sex
Back from Iraq, reservist reflects on 27-year career with plans to re-enlist
The military man said he’s never regretted his time in the reserves, even the hard days.
Inside/More NFL
No team embraces home-field advantage like the Pittsburgh Steelers do, for better or worse — and,
College basketball \ Thursday’s other games
MEN Top 25 No. 16 Xavier 70, Saint Louis 44 CINCINNATI — Derrick Brown didn’t miss a shot
Fingerhut will not probe YSU contract
The chancellor had received an anonymous letter asking for an investigation. YOUNGSTOWN —
U.N. halts Gaza aid after attack on workers
JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.N. suspended food deliveries to Gaza, and the Red Cross accused Israel of
Robbers take TVs, computer from home
YOUNGSTOWN — A 44-year-old woman who walked in on a burglary at her East Florida Avenue home was
Cordray sworn in as attorney general
The new attorney general pledges to treat all Ohioans with respect and professionalism.
Board seeks OK for bigger project
MINERAL RIDGE — Declining income and decreased tax revenues prompted the Weathersfield Board of
area colleges Late Wednesday
MEN Washington & Jefferson 77, Thiel 62 GREENVILLE, Pa. — Thiel led by as many as nine points in
Jackson’s 22 points lead Lisbon
LISBON — Mindy Jackson scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Lisbon High girls basketball
Pens blow 3-goal lead as Predators snap slump
Pittsburgh has dropped six of its past seven games after Nashville rallied to end a skid.
‘That’s typical Newton Falls girls basketball right there’
NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls High girls basketball team followed its recipe for success, with the
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