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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
It's not over yet....
The storm has postponed a number of tonight’s sporting events.
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
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
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
Tress-Shotwell engagement is being announced
POLAND — The engagement of Mary Elizabeth Tress, 35 Crosscreek Drive, No. Q6, Charleston, S.C., and
Ohio State men crush overmatched Huskies
COLUMBUS (AP) — Is Ohio State getting better or was it just an overmatched opponent? Freshman
Date announced for Cobey-Davis summer wedding
CANFIELD — Tom and Vicki Cobey of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay
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
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
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