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Trumbull commissioners to approve residents’ costs for Liberty sewer projects
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve resolutions Wednesday giving the
$150,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Howland
HOWLAND — Daniel H. Bertuzzi won the top prize in the Ohio Lottery instant game Blazing Bucks.
Chancellor: Tuition freeze likely to thaw in fall
YOUNGSTOWN — The state bought two years of tuition freezes at Ohio’s public universities by offering
Youngstown group lobbies Columbus for more housing funds
YOUNGSTOWN — A group representing the Mahoning Valley met with the Ohio Department of Development in
Pavlik concedes he has a lot to prove
NEW YORK — Kelly Pavlik, the WBC and WBO champ returns to the ring Feb. 21 at the Chevrolet Centre
Columbiana, Carrollton counties get federal money for demolitions
SALEM — Officials in Columbiana and Carroll counties will receive $1.5 million in federal money that
Inmate sues Trumbull Co. sheriff and others over jail conditions
YOUNGSTOWN — A Trumbull County Jail inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against Sheriff Thomas
F.N.B. Corp. accepts $100 million in government investment
HERMITAGE, Pa., — F.N.B. Corp. said Tuesday it is accepting $100 million in investment from the
Pulaski woman loses thumb, sues Wilmington school district
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A woman is suing the Wilmington Area School District over an accident in which she
New school for autistic children opens Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Pupils will help with the official ribbon cutting Wednesday for Potential Development
Two years of tuition freezes set to end
YOUNGSTOWN — The state bought two years of tuition freezes at Ohio’s public universities by offering
Verizon official says no changes now at call center
BOARDMAN — A Verizon official met today with 600 employees of the former Alltel and told them it
Beer and pipe and crack equals arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — A passenger in a car that was pulled over after police saw it leave a known drug house
Woman robbed of purse while waiting with flat tire
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who pulled off Mahoning Avenue with a flat tire was robbed of her purse as she
New Castle police looking for man who robbed Revol Wireless
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police are looking for the man who robbed a city store shortly after it opened for
Trumbull officials to approve assessments for sewer projects
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve resolutions Wednesday giving the
Trumbull elections board considers reducing voting precincts
WARREN — After several tries, the time might be right this winter to reduce the number of Trumbull
Polling places identified for special election on Lakeview school levy
WARREN — Only seven polling locations in Cortland and Bazetta Township will be open in all of
Springfield-United boys basketball postponed
Tuesday’s boys varsity basketball game between Springfield and United was postponed. It was
Butler Wick’s downtown staff could shrink after merger
YOUNGSTOWN — The president of Butler Wick & Co. said dozens of downtown jobs could have been saved
New Castle man in critical condition after Monday night shooting
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A city man was flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, where he is in
Crash near Mahoning/Columbiana border causes power outage
SALEM — Ohio Edison crews are working today to replace two downed power poles at the intersection of
Lung Association gives Ohio low marks in its stop-smoking efforts
COLUMBUS — An anti-smoking group says Ohio is failing to provide adequate funding for cessation
Casino advocates (again) roll out ballot proposals
COLUMBUS — Casino advocates have approached Ohio leaders with competing proposals for full-scale
Another digital TV test is Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley’s three television stations will participate in a nationwide test
Free gunlocks available in New Middletown
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Police Chief Vince D’Egidio announced that free gunlocks are available to all, not
REUNIONS
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Denny’s
Traficant to finish 8-year term in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — James A. Traficant Jr. will not leave federal prison and report to Community
Buyers knock out Pavlik tickets in record numbers
About 5,500 tickets were sold in 30 minutes. YOUNGS-TOWN — The Feb. 21 Kelly Pavlik
GM, UAW to discuss impact of cutbacks
Expect the UAW to extend its pay freeze to ease GM’s cash crunch, one observer says. General
Will Ryan make a run for Senate?
Voinovich won’t run for re-election in 2010. With U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich’s
Man charged with having photos depicting child sex
The township man’s preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday. AUSTINTOWN — A North Roanoke
Trumbull officials lock in gas rate
Most residents in six townships automatically will be enrolled in the program. WARREN —
W. Harding, Poland boys in poll’s top 10
Warren Harding and Poland each nabbed the seventh spots in their respective divisions in the first
‘A special group of players’
Ursuline football coach Dan Reardon lauded his Irish at the Curbstoners’ luncheon. BOARDMAN —
YWCA will receive $634,000 from state for facility upgrades
The state funding will help retain 26 jobs and create new ones. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
Sell pours in 32 to propel United
The Eagles moved into a tie for first place with the 69-52 win over Springfield. HANOVERTON —
Campus offers free tuition
The scholarship offer is available to both Ohio and out-of-state residents. WARREN — People who
Hubbard turns back Campbell
CAMPBELL — The Hubbard High girls basketball team built a 33-26 lead by the end of the third quarter
Bethany cruises past Franciscan, 93-56
BETHANY, W.Va. — All 12 players who saw time scored and five reached double figures, for the Bethany
Bucks’ Matta familiar with IU coach’s woes
He went through similar problems when he became coach at Ohio State. COLUMBUS (AP) — Thad Matta
Pens try to get season righted
Pittsburgh has lost seven of its last eight games heading to Philadelphia tonight. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Home not so sweet for Pittsburgh
From 1994 to 2004, the Steelers lost four of five AFC title games at home. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tom
Blue Jackets are riding behind rookie goalie
Steve Mason, in his first season of professional hockey, is off to a good start. COLUMBUS (AP) —
OSU women rout Illinois, 67-35
Jantel Lavender led the Buckeyes with 14 points and 14 rebounds. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Jantel
A new approach to U.S.-Iran relations
Opinion: In dealing with Iran, I have favored caution, along with a strategy that does not hesitate to
SOCIETY DIGEST
Wine event will offer a taste of elegance GIRARD — The third annual “Taste of Elegance,” a
New Middletown officials name new council member
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Council unanimously named Cheryl Wilson-Hawkins of Maplewood Drive to fill the year
GM picks battery supplier
GM’s efforts in Michigan may bring a cluster of battery plants and researchers. DETROIT (AP) —
Quarterly results putting fear in market
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street extended last week’s slide Monday as investors worried that the
Toyota unveils 2010 Prius
Toyota boosted the fuel efficiency of the Prius to 50 miles per gallon. DETROIT (AP) — Toyota
Elderly parent is too proud to ask for help
Dear Annie: My father is getting up there in years. He can think and do for himself quite nicely.
Valley residents get into the groove for Obama
‘If we dance together, we can advance together,’ the originator of the dance said. YOUNGSTOWN
McDaniels, Denver agree on 4-year deal
Indianapolis’ Tony Dungy announced his retirement after seven years as coach. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. —
Parents announce Crawford-Taindel engagement
BOARDMAN — The engagement of Heather Crawford and Anthony Taindel is being announced by their
Weak economy doesn’t stop our spending ways
Opinion: Recession? What recession? That’s what I wondered on Christmas Day around dusk as my son and I drove
Robbed at gunpoint
Robbed at gunpoint WARREN — Two city men reported they were robbed at gunpoint at 6:30 p.m.
Wake Forest moves to No. 2
Pittsburgh begins its second week as the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Pittsburgh will start
Is Obama factor behind vists to Cuba?
Opinion: The sudden flurry of Latin American presidents’ visits to Cuba, breaking decades of diplomatic
Obama promises changes in use of bailout billions
Obama says bailout funds should be used to help people avoid foreclosure. WASHINGTON (AP) —
American automakers are doing things right
Opinion: America’s Big Three automakers got pounded on Capitol Hill last month. Senators from both parties
Clemens investigation resumes in DC
A grand jury will decide if he should be indicted for lying under oath. WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a
Last-minute Rice: Sox slugger, Henderson in HOF
Former Indian Joe Gordon was inducted posthumously by the veterans committee. NEW YORK (AP) —
Date for White, Vanlandingham wedding chosen
CORTLAND — The engagement of Alicia White and Wes Vanlandingham is being announced by the parents of
Woman indicted on 2 abduction counts
WARREN — The Trumbull County grand jury indicted Michelle Enderton, the Warren woman charged with
Northfield Results
Northfield Results monday 1st—Deputy Gabriel (Miller)5.603.803.40 Rap S J (Angus)13.206.80
Watch spending, auditor advises
County real estate transfers and fees plummeted in 2008. YOUNGSTOWN — Faced with uncertain
TrumBull County | Indictments
These people were indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury and will be arraigned at 11 a.m. Friday
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2009. There are 352 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2009. There are 352 days left in the year. On this date
Celebrities serve as role models for mini-me clothes
The obsession with dressing kids in shrunken-down versions of trendy adult clothes hits a new high.
Public to get a chance to inspect police vehicles before auction
The vehicles are a mix of trucks, old cruisers, SUVs and detectives’ cars. BOARDMAN — For the
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A headline in Friday’s Vindicator on Page A1 that read “Lordstown UAW chief:
nhl roundup Monday’s game
Red Wings 5, Stars 4, OT DALLAS — Trevor Daley knocked his own rebound into the goal 1:51 into
nba roundup Monday’s games
Celtics 115, Raptors 109, OT BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored nine of his season-high 39 points in
Police arrest man wanted in armed robbery in Pa.
Two men are now in the Mercer County prison on charges in the robbery. FARRELL, Pa. — Police
Supporters of Beaver school levy seek help to get the word out
The superintendent said some residents didn’t realize it was a renewal levy. LISBON — Supporters
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Cool, 27, of 515 Audrey Lane, Struthers, and
“Israel is a country that reacts vigorously when its citizens are fired upon, which is a good
Opinion: “Israel is a country that reacts vigorously when its citizens are fired upon, which is a good thing.
Man charged with pandering material
Authorities said the suspect and his twin had a child pornography operation in Arizona.
A summary of police activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
A summary of police activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield: AUSTINTOWN Jan. 5
GAME TIME
GAME TIME NFC Championship Who: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals When: 3 p.m. Sunday
Armed man steals drugs
Armed man steals drugs YOUNGSTOWN — A Lora Avenue woman told police that a masked man with a gun
Director talks community organizing
A community organizing proponent who worked with a young Obama urged his audience to shape their own
Israeli prime minister issues warning to Hamas
Israeli prime minister issues warning to Hamas GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israeli Prime Minister Ehud
President George W. Bush Mistakes and disappointments
President George W. Bush acknowledged some mistakes and disappointments during his presidency at his
Motown Records marks its 50th anniversary
hMotown Records marks its 50th anniversary DETROIT — Get ready: The year of Motown memories has
Berea to be setting for Brooke-Hartung June 6 wedding
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS — Alie Marie Brooke and Kirk Allen Hartung, both of 1724 Middlehurst Road, are
N.D. hit by blizzard on top of record snow
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A fast-moving blizzard clogged roads and closed schools in North Dakota on
Bush admits mistakes, defends his policies
The 43rd U.S. president acknowledged some of his mistakes in office. WASHINGTON — President
Eagles’ success has city, fans buzzing again
Philadelphia is one win away from reaching the Super Bowl. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The city of
A pool of trouble
Washington Post: The people of Harriman, Tenn., got coal in their stockings three days before
Old favorites, new series make it a good TV week
‘American Idol’ returns tonight. Finally, we’ve hit a big, big week in TV. Unless you’re
An arson is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
An arson is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Someone poured an
Do THE MOVES
Do THE MOVES The weekend after the inauguration of President Barack Obama there will be a
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): Love it or hate it, the biggest show on the planet is
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): Love it or hate it, the biggest show on the planet is back and rarin’
Pretty talk and ugly realities
Opinion: No phrase represents more of a triumph of hope over experience than the phrase “Middle East peace
Faith-based training - How it works
Gregory A. Galluzzo, national director of the Gamaliel Foundation in Chicago, discussed faith-based
AGGREGATION Costs, locations
Sample natural-gas rates in Trumbull County: Customers participating in Trumbull County’s new
PBS gets on laugh track with program
According to most historians, the first comedy bit took place in 3,000 B.C. when a caveman bopped
Frostbite Foodtaste returns to Sharon
SHARON, Pa. — The annual Budweiser Frostbite Foodtaste Footrace returns to downtown Sharon on
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission, public hearing, 6 p.m., to add three
State releases $800,000 for work at KSU campuses
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released nearly $800,000 for building repairs and renovations
Road named after elementary school principal
McDONALD — The McDonald school board named the access road alongside Roosevelt Elementary School
Austintown opens to nondistrict pupils
The board’s vote on open enrollment was not unanimous. AUSTINTOWN — The school board
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Boston 94, Toronto 88 Philadelphia 109, Atlanta 94 Phoenix 109, L.A. Clippers
Uncle pleads guilty in toddler’s beating death
LISBON — An East Palestine man faces up to nine years in prison for the beating death of his 15-
Columbiana halts Lisbon
The Clippers handed the Blue Devils their first defeat, 46-38. LISBON — Well aware of the many
Girard seems well prepared to handle economic turmoil
Editorial: No discussion of how communities in the Mahoning Valley plan to ride out the current national
DEFENDING THEIR COURT
Western Reserve edges McDonald Reserve trailed by 15 points in the third quarter before pulling
REGION
REGION Shenango Valley chamber plans forecast breakfast SHARON, Pa. — Shenango Valley Chamber of
Farmers invited to apply for aid
Farming remains Ohio’s leading industry, state officials said. COLUMBUS — Treasurer Kevin Boyce
R sum , other tips can help with job hunting
Dear Readers: If you are looking for employment and have job applications out or will be going for
top 25 roundup \ Monday’s games
WOMEN No. 4 Duke 68, No. 12 Maryland 65 DURHAM, N.C. — Jasmine Thomas scored 15 points and hit
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