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Scholarships available
YOUNGSTOWN — Aspiring artists, musicians, dancers and other students of Polish descent, take note.
Cooke lead Pens past Ducks
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Cooke scored twice in a 43-second span and the Sidney Crosby-less Pittsburgh
Controversial goal hurts Blue Jackets
Controversial goal hurts Blue Jackets COLUMBUS (AP) — John Madden scored a controversial goal to
Trumbull Co. engineer finds new jobs for two laid-off workers
WARREN — Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro has found new jobs in his department for two
Catale is new Youngstown school board president
YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony Catale is the new president of the Youngstown Board of Education. Catale was
Racing canceled at Mountaineer on Saturday night
CHESTER, W.Va. — Live thoroughbred racing at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort has been
Circuit City to close all stores
NEW YORK (AP) – Bankrupt Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation's second-biggest consumer electronics retailer, said Friday it failed to find a buyer and will liquidate its 567 U.S. stores.
Mahoning Building Commission meeting is Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Building Commission meeting has been changed to 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Wiring likely cause of fire
YOUNGSTOWN — A wiring problem was the likely cause of light smoke on the second floor at 3436 Powers
Extreme cold activates fire alarm at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — The extreme cold can be blamed for some fire alarm activations, such as one at the
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • William Penn Association, Branch 28, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Grand
Break-in suspects are sons of cop
The victim said the experience was ‘scary’ because the suspects had guns. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
Harding has interest in joining Federal
Massillon is also expected to apply for membership and the league would like to add four to six
Panthers show spunk, but fall
Boardman’s Samara Sutton came off the bench to give the Spartans the speed they needed against East.
Keyed-in students tune in to service
Volunteering at the Salvation Army was Chaney Key Club’s latest project. YOUNGSTOWN — Eight
Rivalry is the NFL’s newest & nastiest
The harshness of the Steelers-Ravens rivalry could fill a term paper and still have room for reams
Phantoms coach, 6 players off to Michigan event
Most of the Phantoms have an off weekend, but seven will go to the Top Prospects Tournament.
Cage is the rage, satisfying public’s appetite for gore
Extreme fighting has become mainstream because of close regulation and built-in safeguards.
Sales tax revenue drops in county
The county expects to have a higher 2009 budget than 2008. WARREN — The predicted slide in
She’s out to change the world
Iowa State senior Jasmine Thompson of McDonald is hoping to capitalize on the discipline she has
Overall crime in Warren dropped in ’08
The police chief said the decline wasn’t large enough to call it a significant trend. WARREN —
Draft roundup \ Who’s in, who’s out
Ohio State: Defensive back Donald Washington is the latest Ohio State player to give up his final
Congress clears the way for second half of bailout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress laid the foundation for President-elect Barack Obama’s economic recovery
Bitter cold hits hard because of economy
ST. LOUIS (AP) — William Davis has lived on the streets since the recession cost him his job as a
COLD WEATHER SAFETY
COLD WEATHER SAFETY What to watch Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Emergency Management
Arctic conditions open ideal window for some workers
AUSTINTOWN — Several inches of snow on the ground and subfreezing temperatures made for a perfect
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 9 Drugs: A
Equine pros offer tips for horse care in winter
People use blankets to stay warm, as do some horses. Chances are Mr. Ed, the talking horse,
Bush says he acted in U.S.’s best interest
WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush, delivering a televised farewell to the nation Thursday night,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, workshop, 8:30 a.m., administration building, 6844
Tax abatement OK’d for relocating sign company
The company will double its space when it moves to Austintown. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
Kids are all right, rockin’ Rock Off
With the 13th annual Tri-C High School Rock Off back in business now through Jan. 31 at the House of
Oil prices near 5-year low as unemployment claims rise and OPEC cuts demand
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices flirted with five-year lows Thursday as unemployment benefit claims rose
Latin America needs a friend in D.C.
Opinion: Despite the smiling pictures of President-elect Barack Obama and visiting Mexican President Felipe
A growing health threat is ignored
Opinion: For two years my colleagues at the Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production and I pored
GM trucks, SUVs prone to losing power steering
A jury awarded one owner $120,000, plus attorney fees. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Several popular models
Hafner puts ’08 season behind
CLEVELAND (AP) — Never fashion conscious, Travis Hafner prefers to wear ratty T-shirts. One of his
Springfield Twp. has permanent fire chief
The new fire chief will be paid $772.50 a month. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township
TOURISM
TOURISM Depot renovation Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson searched for years to get grant
Man acquitted in 2007 murder
The video was key in the verdict, the jury foreman said. YOUNGSTOWN — A pizza shop security
Nominee splits from Bush on torture
WASHINGTON (AP) — With just three words, Attorney General-designate Eric Holder capped years of
Bank stocks plunge amid fresh insolvency fears
Banks are so troubled that they may need another round of bailout funds. NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of
Christian guitar classes in the Valley string denominations together through music
Signs of different kinds brought guitar playing enthusiasts to class at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Ryan ponders bid for U.S. Senate in 2010
Opinion: Will U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan be a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated next year by
YSU to mark inaugural
YSU to mark inaugural YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will mark the swearing-in of
Puppy finds home at flea market
The puppy escaped death and found a market full of friends. YOUNGSTOWN — Charlene LyBrand, a
Cavaliers lose West, then game
CHICAGO (AP) — Luol Deng scored 22 points and Derrick Rose finished with 16 after a slow start to
nba roundup \ Thursday’s other games
Trail Blazers 105, Nets 99 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Brandon Roy scored 29 points and rookie Jerryd
Limiting losses with marginal hands
A common mistake made by amateurs is that they often get involved in big pots with marginal hands
top 25 roundup Thursday’s other games
MEN No. 4 Connecticut 67, St. John’s 55 NEW YORK — Freshman guard Kemba Walker scored 21 points
“It ended up running off the track, not because of the incoming administration, because of the
Opinion: “It ended up running off the track, not because of the incoming administration, because of the
Howland future shaped with interactive planning
The township is looking for its evolved direction. HOWLAND — Ten years after Howland unveiled
Minnesota upsets No. 15 Ohio St.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ashley Ellis-Milan scored 17 points, including two tiebreaking free throws
‘PAUL BLART: MALL COP’
‘PAUL BLART: MALL COP’ Grade: D Director: Steve Carr Running time: 1 hour, 27 minutes
Samples of peanut butter at Ga. plant contaminated
In Ohio, 57 people were sickened, 14 hospitalized. ATLANTA (AP) — Some peanut butter at a Georgia
Bands battle for supremacy
A lucky year 13 is what organizers of the annual Tri-C High School Rock Off are expecting in 2009 at
‘Paul Blart’ star borrows a page from John Candy
The thin comic appeal of Kevin James is laid on a bit thicker in “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” his first
Penguins’ men fall hard in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tone Boyle scored 18 points and Deonte Roberts 12 as Wisconsin-Milwaukee defeated
Second night of Fox’s ‘American Idol’ attracts a larger audience
NEW YORK (AP) — The second night of “American Idol” delivered an unexpected gift to Fox: a bigger
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. College Football: Oklahoma vs. Florida,
Mosley’s 29 points lead McDonald past Sebring
SEBRING — Joh’Vonnie Mosley scored 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds Thursday to lead the McDonald
SOCIETY DIGEST
Panhellenic Association offers a scholarship YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Panhellenic Association
the scoop
the scoop let’s hear it for no. 44 Each member of the Harlem Globetrotters will wear special
‘Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4’
‘Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4’ (Atlus) FOR PlayStation 2 Genre: Role-playing; Rating: M
‘HOTEL FOR DOGS’
‘HOTEL FOR DOGS’ Grade: D- Director: Thor Freudenthal Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes
Penguins fall
Penguins fall The YSU men’s basketball team lost for the third time in four outings. C4
‘Hotel for Dogs’: Cute but not worth checking out
Kids will watch most anything with a dog in it — witness the success of “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”
“Friday Night Lights” (9 p.m., NBC): The acclaimed drama is back for a third season
“Friday Night Lights” (9 p.m., NBC): The acclaimed drama is back for a third season — and with
DaBoonDox to perform at Golf Dome
GIRARD — DaBoonDox will present the New Millennium Movement Show at 10 p.m. Saturday at Creekside
Another group ready to spin Ohio’s wheel of fortune
Editorial: Another group ready to spin Ohio’s wheel of fortune Round and round it goes, where it stops,
GM cuts forecast for 2009 U.S. sales
GM adopts a worst-case scenario for auto sales. NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp. on Thursday
Emma Roberts poised to move beyond tweens
NEW YORK — Read just about any article about Emma Roberts and you’ll be reminded of her Hollywood
Cursive continues on without compromise
The evolution of emo bellwether to venerable indie rock act hasn’t been completely seamless for
Trumbull County OKs retaining Area Agency on Aging services
SCOPE was awarded $643,851 in levy funds in each of the past two years. WARREN — The Trumbull
Subzero temps chill most cities in Ohio
Most of the state can expect today’s temperatures to be even lower. Not everyone could escape
Fitzgerald is leap years ahead of others in NFL
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — One’s career is on the rise, the other on the wane. Larry Fitzgerald and
Slain chief was feared, respected
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas security chief Said Siam was one of the Islamic militant group’s top five
Naomi Campbell settles lawsuit filed by ex-maid
Naomi Campbell settles lawsuit filed by ex-maid NEW YORK — Naomi Campbell has ended her legal
Union Twp. officials declare appointments
Monthly meetings will continue at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Israeli shells destroy U.N. aid warehouse
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli artillery shells struck the U.N. headquarters in the Gaza Strip
Weathersfield OKs sale of firetruck to MCCTC
Weathersfield firefighters spent $5,000 on rope rescue equipment. MINERAL RIDGE —
Today is Friday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2009. There are 349 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2009. There are 349 days left in the year. On this date
Israel’s attack on Gaza goes beyond self defense
Opinion: Israel’s attack on Gaza goes beyond self defense EDITOR: Although precise figures are difficult
Consumers lose taste for spending on beer
Brewers look for ways to cut costs as sales fall. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Even the brewing industry is
Weather downs copter, killing Afghan general
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A helicopter carrying one of Afghanistan’s most senior army generals and 12
Warren considers reuniting fire department with EMS
A councilman questioned whether the emergency-service idea is a good one. WARREN — City council
Bailout needs more oversight
Bailout needs more oversight Miami Herald: Follow the money,” the source known as Deep Throat
‘Miracle on the Hudson’
NEW YORK (AP) — With both engines out, a cool-headed pilot maneuvered his crowded jetliner over New
Last Ethiopian troops leave capital
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — The last Ethiopian troops left Somalia’s capital Thursday after a two-year
Grants set renovation of rail station on track
The county has old bricks that may be recycled to match bricks at the station. LISBON — The
Police: Girl ate cocaine
Police: Girl ate cocaine YOUNGSTOWN — A 3-year-old Idora Avenue girl taken to Akron Children’s
Jury selection continues for 2005 murder trial
WARREN — Jury selection is likely to continue through next week in the aggravated-murder trial of
nhl roundup Thursday’s games
Lightning 4, Flyers 1 TAMPA, Fla. — Martin St. Louis, Andrej Meszaros and Ryan Craig scored during
Gov. Strickland hopes gambling is off table
The state faces a $7 billion hole in its 2010-11 budget. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland told
Man pleads guilty in explosion case
The prosecutor will ask the judge to order restitution, but doesn’t know if Shelley has any money.
Trustees OK pay raises for several employees
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Two unpaid positions became paid and several employees received raises when
OHSAA rejects super division in high school football setup
COLUMBUS — The Ohio High School Athletic Association has rejected a proposal to create a super
Butler overwhelms Loyola of Chicago
CHICAGO — Freshman Shelvin Mack scored 20 points Thursday to help No. 17 Butler beat Loyola of
2 cousins plead guilty in plot to kill U.S. troops
2 cousins plead guilty in plot to kill U.S. troops TOLEDO — Two cousins from the Chicago area
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Victor and Jamie Berlon, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 14. Rodney and
OHIO
OHIO Ex-AK Steel employee guilty of falsification MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — A former AK Steel employee
Hamas trying to drag Israel into a trap
Opinion: At her confirmation hearings Tuesday, Hillary Clinton insisted President-elect Barack Obama would
Envoy reports some progress in Congo talks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.N. envoy trying to bring peace to eastern Congo told the Security Council
EPA finds toxins throughout Northwest
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said in a report Thursday that toxins
Deep freeze puts squeeze on shelters
VALLEY COLD SNAP A wind chill advisory for the region lasts until 4 a.m. Saturday. WARREN —
Crime can happen to anyone, so be alert
Dear Heloise: I’m a retired deputy sheriff, and my husband’s pocket was picked while we were in
Derek’s disgruntled friend plants seed of doubt
Dear Annie: My husband and I are good friends with three other couples. The guys often go on golf
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