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YSU men lose big at Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Youngstown State’s men’s basketball team never got untracked and suffered a 78-61
Struthers win impressively over Beaver Local
STRUTHERS — Away from the shadows of Canfield, Salem and Howland in the old Metro Athletic
Canfield, Ursuline/Mooney hockey teams set for showdown Monday
BOARDMAN — The Canfield and Ursuline/Mooney hockey teams will renew their rivalry Monday in the
New South Side gym source of pride for Jack Loew
YOUNGSTOWN — As Kelly Pavlik worked out Thursday afternoon inside the brand spanking new Southside
Jury prescribes charges for pharmacist
The Boardman man is charged with reckless retail drug sales between October 2005 and June 2006.
Pilots admire Airbus miracle
Local pilots give a nod to the man responsible for the Hudson River landing. Dealing with
Students take bite of history on inaugural trip
Cupcakes and brownies paved the way to one group’s chance to witness Obama’s swearing-in.
She’s 107 years young
The Youngstown resident came to the U.S. from Italy at age 4. YOUNGSTOWN — In 1902, the
Martin Luther King Jr. Day event features bishop’s talk on poverty
The speaker asked his audience to work toward reducing, then eliminating, poverty. YOUNGSTOWN
Columbiana County seeks project funds
The county needs $5 million for a new building to house offices. SALEM — Columbiana County has
Men’s mission shelters jobless, sick
A Lowellville man said he was sleeping in a parking deck a week ago. WARREN — Ken Conley is a
Fitch’s Greco ‘sweats out’ semifinals
ALLIANCE — A long day of wrestling, waiting to wrestle and wrestling some more was about to become
Three Valley wrestlers seeking crowns
Fitch’s Louis Greco and Chris Miller and Boardman’s Jerry Pasquale all advanced to the Top Gun
Zoldan gives hockey pitch
YOUNGSTOWN — Bruce Zoldan, owner of the Mahoning Valley Phantoms amateur hockey team, has made a
DeChristofaro rehires 2 employees
The new county engineer vows to hire no family members or ‘cronies.’ WARREN — Trumbull County
Steelers hope to end AFC title game jinx at home
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Winning the Super Bowl three years ago didn’t erase one of the lingering questions
Ravens’ Flacco finally returns to Pittsburgh for a big game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — This is why Joe Flacco wanted to play in Pittsburgh. The chance to be the
Steelers, Cavs have chance for titles
Championships by our regional professional sports teams have become precious treasures. In the past
‘Electric Company’ plugs kids into reading
The children’s show is returning to PBS. NEW YORK — Watch out for silent e. That little
Cavaliers remain perfect at home
LeBron James just missed a triple-double in the 92-78 win over the Hornets. CLEVELAND (AP) — Sick,
Youngstown Christian romps; Kennedy Catholic cruises
CANTON — Anthony Walker scored 11 points and pulled down seven rebounds Friday as the Youngstown
Husband refuses to defend her
Dear Annie: I manage a very small office. Last year, I became involved with my employer and got
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Thursday — Women’s basketball at Wright St., 5:30 p.m. Friday — Men’s
Sunday news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — David Axelrod, senior adviser to
Business news digest
REGION Mountaineer Casino to lay off 175 workers MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Mountaineer Casino,
Stocks moderately higher in 2nd straight rebound
NEW YORK — Wall Street has managed its second straight comeback, but the rebound was more a sign of
Great Depression cat not a freeloader
Opinion: I have written stories about photographing dogs, but not cats, yet they have also played an
Inaugural belies hard realities ahead
Opinion: WASHINGTON — This may well be the strangest — and most contradictory — inauguration in all of
Nation’s worsening economy justifies aggressive stimulus
Editorial: If there was any doubt about the need to pump billions of dollars into the economy, consider this
Wedding planned by Miss Scardina, Mr. Manchester
Samantha Rose Scardina and Chad Spencer Manchester, both of 2216 Canfield Road, Youngstown, are
Newspapers make special sales plan
Papers are prepared to distribute extra inaugural editions, taking cue from the demand for Nov. 5
Ohio newspapers will print copies to mark inauguration
Posters will also be for sale. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio newspapers will print extra copies or create
Obama touts his stimulus plan
The president-elect said renewable energy can create new industries and jobs. BEDFORD HEIGHTS,
Salmonella investigation widens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest national food safety investigation took on new urgency Friday as
Duck hunt
Duck hunt Matt Cooke scored twice in a 43-second span and the Sidney Crosby-less Pittsburgh
Arrests made in torching of church
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Three white men were arrested Friday in the torching of a predominantly
Ohioans shiver through freeze
The cold snap has claimed at least six lives and contributed to dozens of traffic accidents.
Cuts in police overtime targeted
The city is trying to cut overtime costs by $50,000. GIRARD — Overtime costs have been a
Low temperatures Ohio cities
Low temperatures Friday in major Ohio cities and record lows for same date: CityFriday’s lowRecord
Chapin-Bendali engagement is being announced
CHAMPION — Douglas and Juliet Chapin of Champion are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Cold sets off alarms
Cold sets off alarms YOUNGSTOWN — The extreme cold can be blamed for some fire alarm
Tampa fires Gruden, Allen
The coach took the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl title in 2003. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay
Shiite candidate killed while campaigning
BAGHDAD (AP) — A Shiite candidate for provincial elections was assassinated Friday while campaigning
Wal-Mart to open on July 1
LIBERTY — Township trustees now know when the anticipated Wal-Mart Supercenter under construction
Israeli Cabinet to vote on truce in Gaza fighting
Israeli Cabinet to vote on truce in Gaza fighting GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel said it was
Investigators search for plane’s engines
The pilot’s status as a hero rose by the hour as he took calls from the president and president-
National Hockey League Friday’s other games
Flyers 3, Panthers 2, SO SUNRISE, Fla. — Simon Gagne scored the only goal in the shootout, and
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
The following were indicted this week by the Mahoning County grand jury: Chad E. Fullum, 32, of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Youngstown: The Martin Luther King Jr. planning committee has announced upcoming
Acyclovir, 800 mg, 56 prescriptions X 90 tablets = 5,040 dosage units.
Acyclovir, 800 mg, 56 prescriptions X 90 tablets = 5,040 dosage units. Amoxicillin, 500 mg, 85
What’s open/closed
What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses
American painter Andrew Wyeth dies
The Butler museum in Youngstown exhibited the artist’s work in 2007. PHILADELPHIA — Artist
Minus Crosby, Penguins extend Ducks’ skid, 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Cooke scored twice in a 43-second span and the Sidney Crosby-less Pittsburgh
nba roundup \ Friday’s other games
76ers 109, Spurs 87 PHILADELPHIA — Thaddeus Young scored a career-high 27 points, Andre Iguodala
Youngstown State BASKETBALL Today’s games
MEN Who: YSU (5-11, 2-5) vs. Green Bay (12-5, 5-1).SFlbTip-off: 8:05 p.m. at Resch Center, Green
Postponements
The following games on Friday’s schedule were postponed due to the cold. Make-up dates are listed in
Man found innocent on one count of rape
A hearing is set to pick a date for a new trial. WARREN — Jurors deliberated all day Thursday
Beauty avoids winning Spartans
Boardman’s 10-point victory over Fitch extended a positive streak. BOARDMAN — Boardman High
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN JR’s drunken disclosure of Krystal’s affair with David led Tad to bar her from any
Today is Saturday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2009. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2009. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date
Devils’ controversial goal spoils Mason’s dominance of East teams
COLUMBUS (AP) — John Madden scored a controversial goal to help the New Jersey Devils overcome a
TODAY
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (FSN Pitt) NFL: “Mike Tomlin Show.” 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Abu Dhabi Championship.
McNabb’s no-name receivers ready to take on Cardinals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Donovan McNabb must wonder what it’s like to be Kurt Warner and have a choice of
Restaurants fighting recession
For a nation that loves to eat out, there are cheap eats to be had. But even $5 foot-longs and
More misconduct at the top
Kansas City Star: As a top official in the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, Bradley
Clean paws after an outdoor romp
Dear Readers: It’s snowy and can be wet and cold, but that doesn’t stop your dog from wanting to
Boy George is handed 15-month jail sentence
Boy George is handed 15-month jail sentence LONDON — A British judge has sentenced former Culture
Brocious-Spellick wedding plans are announced
EDINBURG, PA. — Brooke Petrice Brocious and Christopher Lee Spellick, both of 2329 Hillsville Road,
DeAnna Deardurff, David Griswold plan May nuptials
Carolyn Deardurff, of 8479 Crystal Dive, Boardman, and Janie Morckel, 7700 W. Middetown Road, Salem,
women’s top 25 \ Friday’s games
No. 4 Duke 57, Virginia Tech 52 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Chante Black had 13 points and 14 rebounds and
“My Big Redneck Wedding” (9 p.m., CMT): On the latest edition of “My Big Redneck
“My Big Redneck Wedding” (9 p.m., CMT): On the latest edition of “My Big Redneck Wedding,” a groom
Laura Coristin, Cliff Shimer plan April wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Carla C. Coristin, of 6747 Bristlewood Drive, announces the engagement and plans for an
Ohioans to party, reflect on Inauguration Day
Tuesday will be a night of celebration for Obama volunteers, Democrats and even Republicans.
‘Impressions
‘Impressions at the Butler’ World premiere The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will perform the
Shrine players set for scouts
HOUSTON (AP) — Chase Daniel was a hero in his final game with Missouri, throwing the winning
Spring wedding set by Dr. Misel and Dr. Falk
MINERAL RIDGE — Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Misel of Mineral Ridge are announcing the engagement of their
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Portland 105, New Jersey 99 Chicago 102, Cleveland 93, OT Denver 119, Phoenix
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ghazanfar and Iram Ahmed, Boardman, girl, Jan. 6. Danielle
Unable to find buyer, Circuit City will close
Circuit City stores are located in Niles and Boardman. Bankrupt Circuit City Stores Inc., unable
Crossbills make appearance in Ohio
If you’ve seen or heard unfamiliar birds recently, it’s probably not your imagination. The mystery
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Boardman 50, Fitch 40 Yo. Christian 53, Canton Heritage Christian
Consider the work behind the product
It can be a dirty job, but somebody has to do it, and a lot of “somebodies” toil to keep anglers
Nearly 40,000 job cuts announced
The cycle will end when housing prices stabilize and economic confidence returns. NEW YORK (AP) —
The world premiere will be Jan. 24.
The world premiere will be Jan. 24. Snap the Whip.” “Lincoln the Railsplitter.” “Bridal Veil
House Dems flex their majority muscle
Opinion: COLUMBUS — The new Democratic House majority began showing off its muscle this week in a sure sign
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