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Warren man gets 4 years for torture
WARREN — Stephen N. DeSantis, one of three men charged with torturing a Warren man over a $50 drug
Will there be just one shift for Lordstown’s GM complex?
Friday brought another day of rumors and reports about additional layoffs at General Motors
Fired caregiver arrested for patient abuse
BOARDMAN — Police, members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force and an investigator for the Ohio
Man who wounded Youngstown firefighter gets 3 years added to sentence
WARREN — Stefin L. Gantt, the Warren man sent to prison last fall for shooting an off-duty
Pa. man charged with performing sex act on a lamb
SANDY LAKE, Pa. — A man remains in the Mercer County Jail on charges he performed a sex act on a
Columbiana Co. real estate tax bills are in the mail
LISBON — Columbiana County Treasurer Nick Barborak said tpday that 59,012 real estate tax statements
Installation of new Chevrolet Centre sign begins
YOUNGSTOWN — Work has begun to install a digital marquee sign outside the Chevrolet Centre. It
BCI to test gun that may have been used in Salem robbery
SALEM — A gun that may have been used in a robbery on Tuesday will be sent to a state laboratory for
Trial date set in June for Salem woman charged with involuntary manslaughter
LISBON — A Salem woman is set to go on trial at 9 a.m. June 9 in Columbiana County Common Pleas
Suspected Army deserter nabbed in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — An alleged Army deserter was arrested after a routine traffic stop on the South Side
Boardman High’s alumni association is revived
BOARDMAN — If you bleed Spartan maroon and want to reconnect with old classmates, there’s a new
GM Lordstown to one shift by April 6?
LORDSTOWN — General Motors Lordstown has reportedly said it wants to go from two shifts to one at its assembly plant, effective April 6.
OSP’s Hill promoted to staff lieutenant
COLUMBUS — Lt. Morris L. Hill Jr., originally from Warren, is the new assistant district commander
Mahoning Avenue reopened to traffic
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Avenue is open to traffic again near the West Side post office. The roadway
Propane blaze damages house on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — The cause of a fire at 2711 Utilis Ave. on the South Side that started in second floor
Accident closes Mahoning Avenue near Belle Vista
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Avenue is closed this morning between Belle Vista and Millet avenues. A
Lowellville schools receive $10,000 grant
LOWELLVILLE — Lowellville Schools was awarded a $10,000 grant from the CSX Corporate Giving Program
YMCA fIlls position on its executive board
YOUNGSTOWN — During a recent meeting, the YMCA of Youngstown announced that Janice JanJanin has been
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • NARFE, for active and retired federal employees, will have its next meeting at 1
East Palestine classmates will be model fundraisers
EAST PALESTINE — Although she’s never aspired to being a model, Chelsea Stewart said she has no
Rested Phantoms look to stay in 1st
The team is coming off an 11-day break and holds a 3-point lead in the North. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Valley mirrors U.S. jobs picture
Local residents are flooding into One-Stop offices looking for work or retraining opportunities.
Rejuvenated Raiders pull past East, 48-43
Warren Harding is 10-2 despite having a relatively young team. WARREN — One coach is looking
Schools take $29M hit with loss of pupils
Youngstown pupils are enrolled at 69 other schools. YOUNGSTOWN — Children who have left the
Vacant property surveys aim to revive neighborhoods
Data show the real distress facing areas of Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Officials say new surveys
Kennel owner going to jail for starving dogs
The defendant had no statement for the judge. YOUNGSTOWN — The healthy barks of a police dog
Coach’s exit not blow to Big Ben
The Steelers quarterback didn’t always see eye to eye with Ken Whisenhunt. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben
Scoring, rebounding fall short against Wright State
The Penguins’ women’s team lost, 72-41. FAIRBORN — Wright State shot 52.5 percent and had four
House burglaries drop after teens’ arrest
CAMPBELL — The rate of house burglaries in Campbell fell after police charged three city teens with
Fitch grad Mike Trgovac decides to leave Carolina
The Panthers had offered the Austintown native a two-year deal to stay as defensive coordinator.
Wash that odor right out of the machine
Dear Heloise: My washing machine has an odor. After each use, I dry the inside and leave the door
‘Bert’ has one ‘mid-life crisis’ after another
Dear Annie: I’ve been married over 15 years. My husband, “Bert,” retired three years ago. Unhappy
No place like home
VIENNA — Upon returning home, 13 security force members who were stationed in Iraq were thrilled to see snow on the ground.
Security group returns after tour of duty in Iraq
VIENNA — Upon returning home, 13 security force members who were stationed in Iraq were thrilled to
Person of interest in homicide sent to jail
Police are awaiting results of tests being done on two guns. WARREN — A person of interest in a
Community fundraisers Ava Timko
In an effort to help Lori and Brad Timko, whose 1-year-old daughter, Ava, has just been diagnosed
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District, workshop session, 9 a.m., city hall, 104 Lisbon
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games Charlotte 101, Memphis 86 Boston 98, Miami 83 New York 114, Phoenix 109
Mack Properties to raze 4 sites within one month
A problem landlord is making good on agreements with community organizers. YOUNGSTOWN —
Man wounded by cop killer in 2003 found shot to death
YOUNGSTOWN — The man once wounded by cop killer Martin Koliser Jr. has died after being shot early
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Rudy and Alayla Figueroa, Youngsgtown, girl, Jan. 21. Erin
Recovery plan meets Republican resistance
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan, including proposals to award a
Obama gets to keep BlackBerry
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first family settled into their new lives in the White House on Thursday as
Governors seeking concessions
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has asked state employees to take a 5-percent pay cut. COLUMBUS (AP) —
YSU BASKETBALL Today’s game
MEN Who: YSU (5-12, 2-6) vs. Cleveland State (13-7, 4-4).SFlbTip-off: 9 p.m. at Beeghly Center.
diversity breakfast | Program details
The Office of Student Diversity Programs at Youngstown State University had its seventh annual Rev.
TODAY
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Qatar Masters. 2:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NBA: “Access Cavaliers.” 3 p.m.
NFL Playoffs
NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Feb 1st. Super Bowl XLIII Raymond James Stadium-
Public hearing set for February on proposed plant expansion
COLUMBUS — A public meeting is set for next month on a potential steel plant expansion that would
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The street widening on Goldie Road in Liberty Township will be completed July 1
LeBron, Mo Williams help Cavs top Blazers
The two carried Cleveland as the team rebounded from its loss to the Lakers. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) —
nba roundup Thursday’s game
Celtics 90, Magic 80 ORLANDO, Fla. — For much of the last week, Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy
COLLEGE HOOPS \ Top 25 games
West Virginia 75, No. 12 Georgetown 58 WASHINGTON — Da’Sean Butler scored 27 points, a relentless
Silver medalist Safina reaches fourth round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Olympic silver medalist Dinara Safina reached the fourth round for the
Butler’s house in order as Bulldogs top Phoenix
A key defensive play enabled Illinois-Chicago to seal a 65-61 win over Detroit. INDIANAPOLIS —
Browns’ Mangini adds five to coaching staff
The hiring of George Kokinis as the Cleveland Browns’ GM is expected soon. CLEVELAND (AP) — As he
Today is Friday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2009. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2009. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date in
Boldin run-in non-issue
The Cardinals player said such incidents are a regular occurrence in the NFL. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) —
Ohio State women maul Illinois
Jantel Lavender had 30 points and 12 rebounds. COLUMBUS (AP) — Big Ten scoring and rebounding
high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. AFC Championship Football: Baltimore vs.
Man charged with tattooing kids
SHARON, Pa. — Police have charged a city man with tattooing a 14-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy.
THE NOMINEES Complete list
1. Best Picture: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Milk,” “The Reader,”
Grand jury to get home break-in case
The suspects’ bond was reduced to $150,000 each. YOUNGSTOWN — The case of two brothers accused
Emery has hat trick
BOARDMAN — The Canfield High hockey team outshot Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy 62-11 in
Shot hits car windows
Shot hits car windows WARREN — A Youngstown woman reported that a man she knows fired a gun
Ohio prison system removes peanut butter in salmonella scare
No illnesses have been reported. COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio prisons system has removed hundreds of
OSCAR NOMINATIONS ‘Button,’ ‘Slumdog’ and surprises
‘The Dark Knight’ did not get a Best Picture or Best Director nod. “The Curious Case of
Starting hands in small ball poker, lesson one
The world’s most successful tournament competitors, such as me, Phil Ivey, Erick Lindgren, Phil
Continue the dream, speaker urges group
YOUNGSTOWN — “Dreams never die but may be delayed,” the Rev. Dr. Valentino Lassiter told the 300
Obama is what we have going for us
Opinion: WASHINGTON — And so it was over. Just like that. The moving trucks behind the White House packed up
the scoop
the scoop let your feet do the talking With all the various ways to communicate these days,
County officials approve water rate increase
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have approved a 3.9 percent annual water rate
“What an opportunity we have to change this country.”
Opinion: “What an opportunity we have to change this country.” President Barack Obama On his first day in
In contempt over outhouses
EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania judge held an Amish farmer in contempt of court for
Panel approves 3 new zoning districts
The changes must be approved by trustees to become law. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township
Rally marks Roe v. Wade anniversary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of abortion opponents rallied Thursday on the National Mall to
Market closes sharply lower
Microsoft layoffs and bank woes prove unsettling for the market. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street has
Ohio’s three largest banks report big quarterly losses
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio’s three largest banks on Thursday reported huge losses in the face of
Man pleads guilty in ’06 death
The prosecution recommends a 16-year prison sentence. YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged with committing
Pilot’s ‘deliberate calm’ saves flight
Opinion: We can all learn something from Capt. Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III. After his US Airways
Zimbabwe is collapsing
Opinion: HARARE, Zimbabwe — The value of the Zimbabwean dollar has fallen so low that it is no longer worth
Thursday’s Basketball Scores
Thursday’s Basketball Scores men EAST Binghamton 60, New Hampshire 47 Boston U. 80, UMBC 77,
Yahoo Inc. freezes employee pay raises
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — Yahoo Inc.’s employees will forgo their usual pay raises this year as the
Boardman borrows to get past 1st quarter
It’s not a budget issue but a cash-flow one, Trustee Larry Moliterno said. BOARDMAN — It was a
GAME TIME Phantoms vs. Motor City Machine
GAME TIME Phantoms vs. Motor City Machine When: Friday and Saturday, 7:15 p.m. Where: Chevrolet
Obama offers more subtle leadership
Opinion: Barack Obama’s inaugural speech answered a nagging question that much of the world has been
Akron man gets 5 years’ probation
Any probation violation will bring a five-year prison term, a judge warns. YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-
Man charged with stealing money, gift cards from church
Police recovered jewelry worth thousands of dollars. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — State Police here are
Technology can help reduce school disparities, speaker says
Long-distance learning can help level the playing field, the speaker of the Ohio House said.
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
Northfield Results
Northfield Results late wednesday 7th—Johnnys R (Kakaley)19.2010.604.80 Sporty Moran
Canfield toddler battles leukemia
Friends and family said 1-year-old Ava can fight through her illness. CANFIELD — Ava Timko is
state
state U.S. Figure Skating CLEVELAND — Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett sure know how to make an
Austintown man faces 31 counts in obscenity case
The suspect voluntarily gave his computer to an FBI agent. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County
U.S. envoy in Iraq warns against hasty troop withdrawal
BAGHDAD (AP) — A hasty departure of U.S. troops from Iraq would carry severe risks, including
Plea deal reached in man’s slaying
Prosecutors dropped specifications that could have led to the death penalty. WARREN — Before
THURSDAY LOTTERIES
THURSDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 7-0-1 Pick 4, 7-8-8-5 Rolling Cash 5, 4-9
U.N. vows to raise funds for Gaza repairs
U.N. vows to raise funds for Gaza repairs GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The United Nations will quickly
Sykes scores 19 for Chaney; Py. Valley rolls
YOUNGSTOWN — Marcinde North scored 12 points, including three 3-point goals, while Alyssa Sykes
Johnson versatile Vulcan
Lindsay Johnson of New Springfield is a big reason that the California (Pa.) University women’s
ARC D’TRIUMPH
Martino sparks Mooney victory It was the sixth straight win for Mooney, which had lost three
Lisbon’s Jackson nets 30 points
LISBON — Mindy Jackson scored 30 points and pulled down 11 rebounds Thursday as the Lisbon High
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth J. Tirpack, 39, of 215 Deer Trail Ave., Canfield, and
Microsoft lays off 5,000 of its workers
Microsoft will withhold earnings forecasts for the rest of the year. SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft
Obama orders closing of Guantanamo prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama moved quickly Thursday to reshape U.S. national-security
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Conf.All Games W-LPPG-OPW-LPPG-OP Harding0-00.0-0.08-075.1-53.1
Obama outpolled Kerry and Gore
Opinion: In the recent HBO miniseries that chronicled the life of John Adams, there is a wrenching scene
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Antwerp 60, Sherwood Fairview 49 Bascom Hopewell-Loudon 55,
Scout cookies are safe
Scout cookies are safe Girl Scout cookies now on sale have not been affected by the recent peanut
Dog abuser makes a deal
Editorial: Dog abuser makes a deal Steve Croley got away with murder, in the colloquial sense, not literally.
Dann is out of sight, but not out of mind
Opinion: Ex-Attorney General Marc Dann resigned under pressure more than eight months ago, but the legacy of
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