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Stories published January 10, 2009

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

YSU men “pitiful” in 68-57 loss to Loyola

YOUNGSTOWN — After playing one of their best games of the season earlier in the week, the Youngstown


YSU women falter in second half

YOUNGSTOWN — After playing their best first half of a game this season the Youngstown State women’s

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It's not over yet....

The storm has postponed a number of tonight’s sporting events.

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High school sports events canceled Saturday

Here is a list of high school varsity basketball games, scheduled for Saturday, that were postponed.


'We got boxed out' says fan amid Pavlik ticket frenzy

Extra Chevy Center security not needed as fans sad, but accepting

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Email us today your snow photos and tales

It's crazy out there today


5,000 Pavlik tickets sold in 30 minutes

Fans: Shocked, stunned and saddened

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Snow storm alert until 1 a.m. Sunday

Snow storm alert until 1 a.m. Sunday


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS • Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter, American Business Women’s Association, will meet at


Owens connects to Phantoms auction

YOUNGSTOWN — For one Mahoning Valley Phantoms staff member, tonight’s Mario Lemieux Foundation Night


Plowers pose as snow angels for weekend white

County salt trucks and plows are ready to deal with the 6 to 10 inches expected today.


Pavlik tickets expected to sell fast

Extra cops and ushers are lined up for the fight. YOUNGSTOWN — Did you embrace the falling snow


Boardman’s rally comes up short, 43-37

The Spartans were within two points of Jackson in the final minute but got no closer.


Violent crime falls 14% in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Overall crime in the city dropped last year, most notably the number of homicides and


Guarding Their House

Hubbard pulls off big upset HUBBARD — Twenty minutes before Friday’s game, the Hubbard High


Plea deal locks up robber 6 years

Harmon’s DNA wasn’t found on the bulletproof vest that came off in the struggle. YOUNGSTOWN —


Saad leads Phantoms past Motor City Machine, 5-3

It was his first game back with Mahoning Valley after helping Team USA to a bronze medal at the


Man takes records-request denial to high court

COLUMBUS — A Milford, Ohio, man is asking the Ohio Supreme Court to force Struthers officials to


Service send-off

Families, friends bid bittersweet farewell to deployed loved ones More than 80 reservists with the


New Liberty chief ushers in change

The changes include the addition of canine and reserve units. LIBERTY — There are changes


Sharon teacher says student punched, bit him

The teacher testified that a student punched and bit him. SHARON, Pa. — A student who’s charged


Narduzzi coaches Spartans

Pat Narduzzi, a former Ursuline High and Youngstown State football standout, continues to follow in


‘Sopranos’ actor gets 10-year sentence

‘Sopranos’ actor gets 10-year sentence NEW YORK — A former actor on “The Sopranos” was sentenced


Notre Dame beats Canfield at Ice Zone

BOARDMAN — Ryan Walczak scored with 1:47 remaining as the Notre Dame Cathedral Latin hockey team


YSU PREVIEW \ Basketball today

MEN Who: YSU (54-9, 2-3) vs. Loyola (9-7, 1-3).SFlbTip-off: 7:05 p.m. at Beeghly Center. Radio/TV:


Stocks drop as the rate in unemployment rises

Unemployment affects consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity.


local

local Scott all-academic HOWLAND — Tyler Scott of Howland was recognized as a member of the 2008


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Botir R. Rarkhmatillaev, 38, of 78 Lemans Ave., #6, Boardman,


Peanut butter eyed in salmonella outbreak

Peanut butter eyed in salmonella outbreak ATLANTA — Federal officials have not yet identified the


Israel, Hamas ignore U.N. call

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli jets and ground troops hammered at Hamas targets in the Gaza


These tips will help keep your pet cat safe

Dear Readers: Here are a few hints on keeping your cat safe: • Be sure your cat always wears an


‘Wonderful’ husband ‘befriends’ other women

Dear Annie: I am married to a wonderful man. He is my high-school sweetheart, and we have been


A house isn’t just bricks and mortar

Opinion: One of my favorite magazines is the September 1984 issue of The Atlantic. The cover story is about


Inside/More hockey

XSee more photos from Friday’s Phantoms-Motor City Machine game at www.vindy.com XFriday’s NHL


if you go

if you go What: “Dancing with the Stars — The Tour” When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: Wolstein


Ill. House impeaches governor

Although three Illinois governors have gone to jail, Blagojevich is the first to be impeached.


Girl testifies grandfather raped her

The girl ran from the home and hid from her grandfather, she testified. WARREN — A 60-year-old


Today is Saturday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2009. There are 355 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Saturday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2009. There are 355 days left in the year. On this date


Weathersfield seeks to widen zoning

MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission proposes to add three new zoning districts


STAR POWER: Alec Mazo and Toni Braxton are on tour with several members of Season 7 of

STAR POWER: Alec Mazo and Toni Braxton are on tour with several members of Season 7 of ‘Dancing With


Success is a gift, but only if you use it

Opinion: BOSTON — There was a time when any woman who attributed her success to luck risked getting ticketed


ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN Shocked by the news of Tad’s imminent return home, Krystal admitted to a satisfied


Stepping it up: ‘Dancing’ hits road

What in the world of Arthur Murray is going on? If in 2005, you were told that not only would


Shinedown, Saliva in concert at Wedge

AUSTINTOWN — Shinedown, with Saliva and Halestorm, will come to the Wedge, 1743 Raccoon Road, at


Booth hired as elections deputy director

LISBON — Adam Booth, vice chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, is the new deputy


Agenda Sunday

Agenda Sunday Boardman school board organizational meeting, 10 a.m., superintendent’s office,


Community center board to sell building

The East Side facility’s building is for sale, and the center plans to relocate. YOUNGSTOWN —


Iraq sets conduct code for journalists

BAGHDAD (AP) — The government wants to require foreign and Iraqi journalists to sign a code of


All-Pro team has 15 new players

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A changing of the guard — and tackles and running backs and receivers — saw


Youngstown crime statistics

YOUNGSTown CRIME STATISTICS Drop in crime for 2008 Crime 2007


NBA Friday’s other games

Raptors 103, Grizzlies 82 TORONTO — Chris Bosh had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Andrea Bargnani


Bowker’s 35 points lead Crestview girls to win

COLUMBIANA — Chelsea Bowker poured in 35 points, including six 3-point goals, to lead the Crestview


Obama introduces Panetta, Blair for intelligence posts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Promising to protect the United States while adhering to its core human values,


House OKs 2 measures to provide equal pay

WASHINGTON (AP) — Energized by the prospects of a pro-labor president, House Democrats marked the


U.S. Sen. Voinovich hedging on running in 2010

COLUMBUS (AP) — U.S. Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio is leaving open the possibility of not running


Photographers save signs’ memory

Shop owners abandon neon and steel signs of the ’40s and ’50s due to repair costs. COLUMBUS (AP) —


Boy, 10, becomes youngest to get breathing device tested by Reeve

With the device, he can breathe on his own as he is weaned off his ventilator. CLEVELAND (AP) — A


Business news digest

REGION ‘Most Wanted’ helping look for Ohio fugitive COLUMBUS — Federal authorities are turning


Local topics on TV

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): Baby boomers, are you looking forward to


mahoning county \ Grand jury

The Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people on Thursday: Abron Hobby, 26, of West


Farm Show goes on as always

Hotel reservations are down, but the Pa. show’s director said it should still be strong.


Joblessness hits 16-year high, could reach 10% or higher

Damage is widespread across U.S. industries and workers, the report said. WASHINGTON (AP) — A


if you go Pa. Farm Show

Facts about the 2009 Pennsylvania Farm Show: Dates: Jan. 10-17. Location: The Pennsylvania Farm


Reputation for big flops may haunt Sooners

MIAMI (AP) — With “Big Game Bob” at the helm, Oklahoma finished another season with a big, lame


James and Cavaliers roll past the Celtics

LeBron finished with 38 points and harassed Boston star Paul Pierce into his worst game of the


National Hockey League Friday’s games

Blue Jackets 3, Capitals 0 WASHINGTON — Steve Mason made 45 saves for the sixth shutout of his


Grief Recovery support groups plan meeting

HUBBARD — The Kelley-Robb Funeral Home, 709 N. Main St., has scheduled an organizational meeting at


Thompson-Tirpack wedding planned on Valentine’s Day

YOUNGSTOWN — Patricia Klucher, of 2702 Bears Den Road, announces the engagement and upcoming wedding

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Tress-Shotwell engagement is being announced

POLAND — The engagement of Mary Elizabeth Tress, 35 Crosscreek Drive, No. Q6, Charleston, S.C., and

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Kids learn 'What's Wild'

The kids learned about various animal species and wildlife preservation.


Ohio State men crush overmatched Huskies

COLUMBUS (AP) — Is Ohio State getting better or was it just an overmatched opponent? Freshman


TICKETS

TICKETS Where to buy them In addition to the Chevrolet Centre on Front Street, fight fans’


Date announced for Cobey-Davis summer wedding

CANFIELD — Tom and Vicki Cobey of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay

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Congress tweaks Obama’s plan

President-elect Obama’s plan has gotten off to a rocky start, especially in the area of tax cuts.


Toxic coal ash filling ponds in Ohio and 31 other states

The Environmental Protection Agency has yet to act, even in the wake of a recent pond collapse in


News shows Sunday lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — President-elect Barack Obama CBS’


Northfield Results

Northfield Results friday 1st—Skyway H (Kakaley)5.004.804.20 Jayci Honey (Ry Stahl)18.8010.40


Obama’s pick for CIA head demands full explanation

Editorial: Had anyone suggested before Monday that President-elect Barack Obama was considering an individual


Russia turns spigot on, off

Scripps Howard: Europeans likely didn’t need much more evidence of how unreliable a partner Russia


Is casino gambling in Ohio’s future?

Opinion: COLUMBUS — Ted Strickland, casino booster? Not hardly, but the governor last week, in a potential


TODAY

TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Joburg Open. 10 a.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: “College GameDay.”


A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 2 Theft: A


Niles school board fills vacant seat

The board also reappointed Marlene Rhodes president. NILES — The board of education has named


As J-M board president, McGee to prioritize financial prudence

NORTH JACKSON — The difficult economic climate has contributed to making the Jackson-Milton School


City, sheriff’s office aim to regionalize

As an example, Akron and Summit County have been working on regionalization for a couple of years.


Capital murder trial postponed

A hearing on a motion to suppress is set for Feb. 6. YOUNGSTOWN — The capital murder trial of


NFL Playoffs

NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Divisional Round TENNESSEE3Baltimore


Local raffle winner

Local raffle winner YOUNGSTOWN — One Youngstown resident received an early birthday gift a bit


First phase of sewer project gets under way

Trumbull is the busiest county in Ohio for sewer projects, a county official said. WARREN —


THE WILD SIDE

Boardman pupils get in touch with nature Children learned about various animal species and


New Liberty chief ushers in change

The changes include the addition of canine and reserve units. LIBERTY — There are changes


Minister Carter named organizer of ACTION

YOUNGSTOWN — ACTION has hired minister Rosetta Carter, known as “Rose” as its organizer. The


Bailout redirected to crisis in housing

Those who get bailout money would have to make reports every three months. WASHINGTON —


2 arrested after fleeing police

YOUNGSTOWN — Two men who fled a traffic stop in a stolen car and ran into a house on Cain Street on


Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games Dallas 99, New York 94 San Antonio 106, L.A. Clippers 84 Friday’s Games


Inside/More preps

XThe Canfield Cardinals defeated the Salem Quakers, 79-55, Friday in Canfield. C4 XYoungstown


Canfield lights up the gym in 79-55 victory over Salem

CANFIELD — The Canfield High boys basketball team’s game plan against Salem was borrowed from a


Newton Falls coasts past LaBrae, 75-42

NEWTON FALLS — The Newton Falls High boys basketball team rolled to a 37-15 halftime lead en route


White hits game winner for Blue Devils

BERLIN CENTER — Zach White hit the game winning shot with 3.2 seconds remaining Friday to lift the


Mooney cruises past East; Youngstown Christian rolls

YOUNGSTOWN — Ronnie Martino scored 21 points Friday to lead the Mooney High boys basketball team to


WEATHER WOES

WEATHER WOES Games postponed Here’s a list of today’s prep events that have been postponed, with


Heath’s 27 points lead Badger

Marcus Heath fired in 27 points to lead the Badger High boys basketball team past Mathews 63-59 in a


Births for 2009-1-10

Area births