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Area closings
The following activities were canceled or delayed tonight and Friday, as a result of the ongoing cold snap. Makeup dates are listed for sporting events, where possible:
Grant funding secured for renovation of Lisbon train station
LISBON — The renovation of the former Pittsburgh Marion Chicago Train Station here is a go.
Gov. Strickland clarifies his comments on gambling in Ohio
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland told reporters he hopes the coming two-year operating budget can be
Mahoning commissioners approve tax abatement for company to move from Youngstown to Austintown
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have approved a 60 percent, 10-year real estate tax
Warren Council mulls plan to restart EMS by fire department
WARREN — City council has given a first reading to a resolution that would allow the city to
Cold temps shut down Poland Schools on Friday
POLAND — Poland Schools will be closed Friday because of frigid temperatures.
Youngstown schools closed Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — All city schools will be closed Friday in anticipation of subfreezing temperatures.
Weather closes Boardman schools Friday
BOARDMAN — All Boardman schools are closed Friday because of cold and inclement weather.
Local sports events postponed
The following girls basketball games have been postponed for Thursday:
Acquittal in aggravated murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — After deliberating 2 1/2 hours, a jury has acquitted Dion D. Weatherspoon in the July
Police report says 3-year-old ingested cocaine
YOUNGSTOWN — A 3-year-old Idora Avenue girl taken to Akron Children’s Hospital Boardman facility on
South Range cancels Thursday, Friday games
The South Range High School basketball games for Thursday night and Friday night against Lisbon have been canceled.
Springfield Township appoints permanent part-time fire chief
NEW SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Township trustees have named Matt Gebhardt the permanent part-time
Remains of man, 67, found inside home
YOUNGSTOWN — The remains of Thomas E. King, 67, were found on the living room floor of his home at
Trumbull commissioners re-sign with Agency on Aging
WARREN — The Trumbull County commissioners have reauthorized the Area Agency on Aging of Youngstown
ODOT announces change on state Route 11 traffic pattern in Columbiana County on Monday
COLUMBIANA — Southbound state Route 11 traffic will be shifted over into the northbound passing lane
Youngstown patrolman’s two sons arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — Two sons of a city patrolman were arraigned today in municipal court on charges of
Overall crime dropped 7 percent in Warren last year, stats show
WARREN — Overall crime was down 7 percent in Warren in 2008 compared to 2007, with homicides
Coroner IDs 27-year-old found dead in apartment
YOUNGSTOWN — The man found dead in a Youngstown State University courtyard apartment has been
LOUIE TODAY: Bush advisor, journalists and Mission of Love
Blakeman served as deputy assistant for appointments and scheduling to President George W. Bush.
Valley supporters of Obama celebrate at pre-inaugural
The group will leave Monday night from Lincoln Knolls Plaza to get to the inauguration festivities Tuesday.
Honoring wheelchair record holder
The Salem man has been recognized by Guinness World Records. SALEM — William Borrelli, 83,
Forum announces changes
The 2008 operating loss at Northside is expected to be similar to that suffered in 2007.
Churches keep faith despite break-ins
Three township churches are installing security systems to avoid future burglary woes.
U.S. Route 224 project in Valley hits a bump
The project is a victim of budget shortfalls. BOARDMAN — A couple of years ago, residents and
Council to honor vet leader, artist
The main speaker is John P. ‘JP’ Brown III, immediate past national commander of AMVETS.
Inspections may cost Mathews more money
VIENNA — A state inspection requirement and the expiration of an agreement with First Energy could
Growing Cardinals go back to roots
Strong man-to-man defense helped Canfield shut down Salem 48-39 in a key AAC Red Tier showdown.
Late surge powers Struthers past Liberty
The Wildcats reeled off an 18-1 run spanning the third and fourth quarters, and went on to their
Top Gun wrestlers ready for mat wars
St. Paris Graham is the defending champion, while Fitch hopes to better its third-place finish of
Early lead helps Westminster roll
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Heading into their Presidents’ Athletic Conference meeting Wednesday night,
Area grads pace Titans to OT victory over Thiel
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — At first glance at the team’s records, Thiel’s women’s basketball matchup with
Mahoning County needs help with jail from federal judges
Editorial: If Mahoning County Commissioner David Ludt is not exaggerating when he says the loss of 150
Poland's Jeff Hochendoner finds Hollywood roles in the Steel City
‘My Bloody Valentine’ is his first horror film. Jeff Hochendoner’s acting career is more alive
Probing student’s death
Probing student’s death YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University police and the Mahoning County
Health costs force choices
Illness or medical debt contributes to more than half of all bankruptcies. Getting laid off
• Dr. Matt and Aimee (Phan) Shears, 360 Vernon St., Oakland, Calif., are announcing the birth
• Dr. Matt and Aimee (Phan) Shears, 360 Vernon St., Oakland, Calif., are announcing the birth of a
Obama defends choice for Treasury chief
Obama defends choice for Treasury chief WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama labeled the tax
Retail sales plummet 2.7 percent in December
The decline was twice as large as expected. WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales plunged far more than
Say this fast 10 times: Frostbite Foodtaste Footrace. The appropriately named annual event in
Say this fast 10 times: Frostbite Foodtaste Footrace. The appropriately named annual event in
In testimony, man denies shooting
The victim bled to death from a gunshot wound to his chest, a pathologist said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Son’s dangerous behavior must not be ignored
Dear Annie: My 9-year-old son, “Felix,” is headed down the wrong path. This year in school, he has
READY FOR CHANGE: Joanne Smallwood of Youngstown expresses her satisfaction with President-elect
READY FOR CHANGE: Joanne Smallwood of Youngstown expresses her satisfaction with President-elect
American Standard lays off dozens of local workers
SALEM — American Standard locally has laid off about 80 to 90 hourly workers. Tracy Benson Kirker,
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Music Man.” Easy Street Studio, 865 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Easy Street Productions
Cold, snow hit Northeast
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The cold wave that stunned the nation’s midsection expanded into the
Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2009. There are 350 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2009. There are 350 days left in the year. On this date
56TH INAUGURAL
56TH INAUGURAL Your at-home guide Don’t worry if you aren’t brave — or lucky — enough to attend
‘My Bloody Valentine’: old-school horror
The movie includes first-rate 3-D effects. The late 1970s and early 1980s was the golden age
TEENS TAKE CHARGE
Valley students debate in mock council meeting in real setting Dressed in a suit and tie with
‘NOTORIOUS’
‘NOTORIOUS’ Grade: B Director: George Tillman Jr. Rating: R for pervasive language, some
Tayana Pannell of Youngstown received a “Most Creative Presentation” award from The
Tayana Pannell of Youngstown received a “Most Creative Presentation” award from The Williamson
Egypt, Hamas near deal for 10-day peace in Gaza
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Egypt and Hamas are close to a deal for a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and
Jennifer Hudson to sing at the Super Bowl
Jennifer Hudson to sing at the Super Bowl NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson will make her first public
“The president-elect and I believe that foreign policy must be based on a marriage of
Opinion: “The president-elect and I believe that foreign policy must be based on a marriage of principles and
Boldin claims he’ll play in title game
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona receiver Anquan Boldin practiced Wednesday, and says he will play in
Many stent implants not needed, study shows
A new study gives fresh evidence that many people with clogged heart arteries are being overtreated
Baltimore’s Flacco is one, wise rookie when there’s doubt
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Joe Flacco has been making headlines this postseason for what he hasn’t
Rest is best if Westbrook is to play on Sunday
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brian Westbrook walks around slowly, often with a limp. He watches practices
Mangini hires his Patriots buddies
CLEVELAND (AP) — Eric Mangini is rounding up the old gang from New England to coach the Cleveland
Shiite rivalry focuses on Basra
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — Freed last year from the grip of militias, Basra has emerged as the main
Ovechkin, Capitals top slumping Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist and the Washington Capitals snapped a
SPEAKING OUT: Leah Kook, 16, far left, of John F. Kennedy High School, shares her opinions as she
SPEAKING OUT: Leah Kook, 16, far left, of John F. Kennedy High School, shares her opinions as she
Run-DMC, Metallica lead list of Rock Hall inductees
NEW YORK (AP) — Run-DMC once hailed themselves as the Kings of Rock, so it’s fitting that the
Steelers in good condition to play
Pittsburgh is healthy and fairly well-rested to challenge the beaten-up Baltimore Ravens in
Chancellor Eric Fingerhut did not specifically state that a tuition freeze now in effect at
Chancellor Eric Fingerhut did not specifically state that a tuition freeze now in effect at Ohio’s
Peanut butter recall spreads
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — A peanut butter maker that sells bulk supplies to institutions issued a
Mich. St. repulses Penn St. for 14th
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Two of the Big Ten’s best young point guards dueled down the stretch of a
Errors reported at VA health centers
Nearly one-third of the VA’s medical centers reported some kind of glitch. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Iraq ratifies chemical weapons treaty
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iraq has given the United Nations its ratification of the treaty banning
Biggs comes up big as Pitt stays perfect
PITTSBURGH — Tyrell Biggs was Pittsburgh’s leading scorer for the first time in his career with 16
SOCIETY DIGEST
Senior citizens banquet planned by lodge, temple YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited to be the
House OKs expanding children’s health insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Making a down payment on President-elect Barack Obama’s promise of universal
Montalban dead at 88; star of film, TV, theater
His best-known role was as the mysterious Mr. Roarke on TV ‘s ‘Fantasy Island.’ LOS ANGELES (AP) —
‘DEFIANCE’
‘DEFIANCE’ Grade: C Director: Edward Zwick Running time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Rating: R for
Polish Happy Hour at Imbibe tonight
YOUNGSTOWN — Polish Happy Hour, a monthly social gathering of Polish people and those just
Shinseki promises to modernize VA
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs
Look for economic recovery in 2009, Fed official says
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia expects the economy to
Mustard, soy sauce can soothe burns
Q. I foolishly picked up a plastic honey bear that was in a pot of boiling water, and the honey
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher G. Anderson, 29, of 3761 Indian Run Drive, #8,
A foot-dragger walks
Washington Post: From 2001 through 2004, Michael Brillon was represented by six different publicly
‘Defiance’ adds fresh angle to a traditional war movie
Director Edward Zwick makes each battle a rousing firefight. “Defiance” is, in too many ways
‘MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D’
‘MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D’ Grade: B Director: Patrick Lussier Rating: R (graphic violence,
Jan. 15 School Closings
A partial listing. Check wfmj.com for more up-to-date listings. Closed LaBrae schools.
Columbiana commissioners prep for courthouse, jail makeovers
Improvements may be made before the Ohio Supreme Court visits the county. LISBON — The
Conservation easements
Conservation easements CANFIELD — The Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association will meet at 7 p.m.
Documentary featured at San Diego festival
Documentary featured at San Diego festival A documentary film titled “631” by Youngstown native
“CSI” (9 p.m., CBS): Tonight on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” we bid a
“CSI” (9 p.m., CBS): Tonight on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” we bid a sad farewell to Gil
Memo to Barack Obama: Get the infrastructure investment right
Opinion: Memo to President-elect Obama: Emerging details of your massive economic recovery plan suggest
It was good to see old friend Bush again
Opinion: For 75 minutes, George W. Bush sat in a creme-and-blue high-backed chair in the Oval Office,
Valley supporters of Obama celebrate
The group will leave Monday night from Lincoln Knolls Plaza to get to the inauguration festivities
Price tag for stimulus rises to $850B
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Barack Obama’s economic recovery bill has grown to $850 billion
Apple’s Jobs to take medical leave
SEATTLE (AP) — Apple Inc. co-founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs said Wednesday he is taking a
Chrysler denies talk of sell-offs
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler LLC is not in discussions to sell brands or plants that make current
Stocks tumble again as bank worries grow
Stocks tumble again as bank worries grow Analysts are starting to realize that the end of the
Brown up to old tricks in California
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Last November, 13,084,570 Cali–fornia voters expressed themselves for or against
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Late rapper B.I.G. was larger than life
NEW YORK — Soul music has “Ray,” the Oscar-winning film about the legendary Ray Charles, and country
U. S. home foreclosures jump 81 percent in 2008
No end is in sight. A research firm predicts an 18 percent spike in foreclosures this year.
TIME FOR CHANGE: Idalis Little, 11, of Campbell, proudly displays a homemade Barack Obama scarf at a
TIME FOR CHANGE: Idalis Little, 11, of Campbell, proudly displays a homemade Barack Obama scarf at a
Rape-case defense: DNA proves nothing
Jurors will begin deliberations today. WARREN — Scientific evidence doesn’t prove that Martin
Airlines’ rates of performance down, DOT says
ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. airlines’ on-time performance, baggage handling and domestic cancellation rates
McHenry officials seek abatement from county
McHenry officials seek abatement from county YOUNGSTOWN — Officials from McHenry Industries are to
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District, annual reorganizational meeting,
Water problems in Girard
Opinion: Water problems in Girard EDITOR: 1) I support obtaining new remote water meters. 2) The
‘Notorious’: Bio film is as big as its subject
The casting is superb with newcomer Jamal Woolard as Biggie. Rap earns its first top-drawer
RATES Certificates of deposit
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Ex-firefighter pleads no contest to damaging
YOUNGSTOWN — In a plea agreement, a former city firefighter pleaded no contest to criminal damaging,
Howland continues unbeaten with 10th
Kelly Barzak, Taylor Williams and Abby Nicholas led the Tigers past Poland. HOWLAND — The Howland
BUSINESS
BUSINESS Big dive for Dow kOn Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled 248 points
Big bids jolt city school officials
Furniture and fixture bids for two new Youngstown schools came in about $130,000 above estimates .
DENISE WELSH | JOHN BUTLER
BOARDMAN — The wedding of Denise Welsh of Boardman and John Butler of Poland took place Nov. 15 at
LAURA LAGARAS| JERELD REMISH
LAURA LAGARAS JERELD REMISH COLUMBIANA — Laura Lee Lagaras, a daughter of Rick and Debbie Lagaras
ANNE BAILEY | MICHAEL KNAPKE
ANNE BAILEY MICHAEL KNAPKE NILES — Anne Patricia Bailey became the bride of Michael Joseph Knapke
MARY BAILEY | BRIAN PAPPADA
MARY BAILEY BRIAN PAPPADA NILES — Brian David Pappada and his bride, the former Mary Patricia
ANNA DANTUONO | JOHN WITTENAUER
ANNA DANTUONO JOHN WITTENAUER FINDLAY — St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church was the setting
Columbiana officials file suit over building repairs
LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners have filed a lawsuit to force companies to make repairs to
Icy Valley forecast for Friday
The temperature could drop to 10 below zero early Friday. Baby, it’s cold outside — and it’s
Strickland: Federal aid is a must
Strickland asked transportation officials to identify projects that are ‘shovel ready.’
Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances
Martin Luther King JR. Day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal
Framed calendar art never goes out of date
Dear Readers: Before tossing out that 2008 calendar, take a quick look inside. There might be a
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