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Phantoms complete sweep of Machine, 5-2
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms are money in the bank when they score first. It’s a
Warren Harding takes care of business on home court
WARREN — With a fan dressed like Nintendo’s Super Mario in the front row of the Warren Harding
Jackson-Milton boys finally reach pinnacle of victory
NORTH JACKSON — Two years ago, the Jackson-Milton High boys basketball team watched as a disgruntled
First Tee reservations open
SHARON, Pa. — Rental reservations for the 2009 season are now being taken at the First Tee Building at Buhl Farm Golf Course and Driving Range.
Boardman rallies in second half to defeat Hoover
BOARDMAN — In the first quarter of Saturday’s showdown with rival North Canton Hoover, the Boardman
Globetrotters sell out Chevy
YOUNGSTOWN — The Harlem Globetrotters will play to a sold-out house at the Chevy Centre Saturday night.
Fire closes Route 224, destroys landmark
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — U.S. Route 224 is closed between Winter Road and old Youngstown Road in Union Township, outside New Castle, due to a large business fire.
Canfield sends a message to rivals
Junior Mike Podolsky scored a career-high 36 points as the Cards scored a huge road victory.
Austintown’s Satterlee sweats extra in win
At home, the Falcon wrestler was happy to combine shedding weight with his favorite varsity sport.
Phantoms manage to hold off Machine for 4-3 victory
YOUNGSTOWN — Was it that the Mahoning Valley Phantoms didn’t play like a first-place team Friday
YSU’s ‘Almost, Maine’ occupies a warm spot
YOUNGSTOWN — In weather this cold, the last thing anyone wants to do is to escape to Maine for a
Sharp shooting carries Campbell past LaBrae
LEAVITTSBURG — Something of an outsider in the All-American Conference Blue Division, the Campbell
Public getting in tune with digital TV mandate
A local electronics retailer said he’s seen an increase in DTV converter box sales.
Hephner’s legacy lives on
AUSTINTOWN — At a young age, Mark and Patty Hephner knew wrestling was the sport for their son Josh.
PBS explains problems with its signal strength
WNEO PBS’ digital signal goes full power. YOUNGSTOWN — Digital television-ready residents
A simpler form of burial
Hybrid vehicles, reusable grocery bags and energy-efficient light bulbs come to mind when some
Boardman pupils can start early, stay late
The programs have been available at West Boulevard Elementary for at least 15 years. BOARDMAN
Alumni seek Spartans to join revived group
The association hopes a graduate from every decade will join an alumni council. BOARDMAN — If
Board hit with cut in funding
The board is expected to decide on program cuts within a month. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
East High outlasts Fitch in 55-51 win
YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony Bowers scored 16 points and made 12 rebounds Friday to lead the East High boys
Lordstown tops Badger; Maplewood beats Bristol
LORDSTOWN — Steve Crivley scored 16 points Friday as the Lordstown High boys basketball team
Police arrest man called deserter by Army
Police arrest man called deserter by Army YOUNGS-TOWN — A man the Army said is a deserter was
Niles budget for 2009 avoids layoffs
The budget averages out to just more than 9 percent less than the 2008 appropriations. NILES —
Ohio unemployment reaches 20-year high
Losses worsened in the goods-producing and service industries. COLUMBUS — Steep losses
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES East 57, Fitch 51 Warren JFK 57, Hubbard 48 North Canton Hoover
McGiffin-Thomas nuptial rite is set at Holy Family
POLAND — Tim and Lisa McGiffin, 3566 Hummingbird Hill Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Thiel climbs on board RecycleMania effort
Three area schools are involved in the 10-week national recycling event.
Montessori kids find helping campaign makes lots of cents
The pupils are collecting pennies for the Central, Asia Institute.
Scholastic art awards are on exhibit at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — The 2009 Regional Scholastic Art Awards is on exhibit now through Feb. 6 at the McDonough Museum of Art on the campus of Youngstown State University.
Joint Chiefs chairman to deliver lecture at Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pa. — U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen will deliver the 2008-09 Grove City College Pew Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in Ketler Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center.
Interfaith tea planned
Interfaith tea planned BOARDMAN — Youngstown Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold an
Sports digest
area All-PAC honors WEXFORD, Pa. — Eleven area student athletes, including four from Westminster
CONVERTER BOXES
CONVERTER BOXES Coupon requests More than 100,000 residents of Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull
Taylor-Williams wedding is set for Las Vegas
YOUNGSTOWN — Lashawn Taylor and Theo Williams, both of Youngstown, announce their engagement and
Obama overturns aid ban tied to abortion services
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday struck down the Bush administration’s ban on
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Jan. 9 Menacing: The fifth- and sixth-grade principal at Canfield Middle School,
Released terrorist resurfaces in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A released Guantanamo Bay terror detainee has re-emerged as an al-Qaida commander
Beaver Local cruises to early lead in 64-48 win over East Liverpool
LISBON — The Beaver Local girls basketball team took a 22-4 lead in the first quarter and then it
ONE-ON-ONE: Chad Fullum got some advice Friday from Becky Cantanzariti during the after-school
ONE-ON-ONE: Chad Fullum got some advice Friday from Becky Cantanzariti during the after-school
Retiring rector reflects on time at city church
The Rev. John Horner is leaving the church family at St. John’s Episcopal to spend more time with
Driver charged with abduction
BOARDMAN — Police charged a 20-year-old man with abduction, accusing him of driving his former
NFL Playoffs
NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Feb 1st. Super Bowl XLIII Raymond James Stadium-
Obama’s promise is far too expensive
Opinion: EDITOR NOTE: The writers are addressing the question, Will the recession prevent President Obama
Barack Obama offers hope to ‘people of poor nations’
Editorial: They were just two paragraphs in President Barack H. Obama’s historic inaugural speech Tuesday, but
Talks of more downsizing continue Monday
Friday brought another day of rumors and reports about additional layoffs at General Motors Lordstown Complex.
Ex-museum guard guilty of slashing $1.2M artwork
Ex-museum guard guilty of slashing $1.2M artwork PITTSBURGH — A former guard at the Carnegie
Chrysler president says company has plan for prosperity
The automaker’s president said Chrysler shouldn’t need more government bailout money. NEW
Economy driving Harley-Davidson cuts
Job cuts include 800 hourly production and 300 nonproduction positions. NEW YORK — Harley-
Sunday news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,
General Motors spends $884M Treasury loan on equity stake
The company’s financing arm had received $5 billion from the government bailout. NEW YORK (AP) —
Earnings reports translate into mixed day for market
Aflac Inc. reassured investors that it had plenty of cash to maintain its credit ratings. NEW
Severstal steel plans February idle
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Russian-owned steelmaker Severstal North America said Friday it will idle
Chair pick will reveal direction of the GOP
Opinion: For a party out of political power, the election of its new national chairman is often the first
It pays to pay attention to the flight attendants
Opinion: Rocky Mountain News, Denver: Airline passengers are suddenly paying attention when the flight
Senate version of plan provides $300 bonus for seniors, others
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior citizens receiving Social Security would get a bonus payment of $300 under
All my children
ALL MY CHILDREN Zach’s gunshot left Josh brain dead, forcing Erica to make a painful decision and
Comprehensive reform will benefit U.S.
Opinion: WASHINGTON — There are some who say we cannot afford health-care reform during this time of economic
“Prayers for Bobby” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Sigourney Weaver marks her first performance in
“Prayers for Bobby” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Sigourney Weaver marks her first performance in a made-for-
Caylee Anthony’s grandfather hospitalized
ORLANDO, Fla. — The grandfather of slain Florida toddler Caylee Anthony is in stable condition after
Boardman Alumni
Boardman Alumni Looking for help The newly reactivated group is looking for alumni to be
Pancake breakfast Sunday
Pancake breakfast Sunday HARTFORD — The Hartford Fire Association and Burghill-Vernon Fire
County asks high court for hearing
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County Redevelopment Authority is petitioning the state Supreme Court
Today is Saturday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2009. There are 341 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2009. There are 341 days left in the year. On this date
Man who wounded firefighter gets 3 years added to sentence
WARREN — Stefin L. Gantt, the Warren man sent to prison last fall for shooting an off-duty
Pakistan: 18 died in barrages by U.S.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — In the first such strikes since the inauguration of President Barack Obama,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The dinner-dance benefit for Ava Timko, 1, of Canfield, who has been diagnosed
Warren man to serve 4 years for torture
WARREN — Stephen N. DeSantis, one of three men charged with torturing a Warren man over a $50 drug
Pope launches Vatican YouTube channel
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Puffs of smoke, speeches in Latin and multipage encyclicals have all been used
Ambulance fund theft case going to court
FARRELL, Pa. — Shenango Valley Ambulance Service’s former president, who’s charged with stealing
Fired caregiver accused of patient abuse
BOARDMAN — Police, members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force and an investigator for the Ohio
The Chiefs fire head coach Herm Edwards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Herm Edwards, the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs during the worst two-
Local topics on TV - Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): Inspiring Minds Inc., a local youth
Business news digest
REGION Free tax preparation YOUNGSTOWN — For tax year 2008, Home Savings is offering TurboTax
Mom not guilty by reason of insanity
Amber Hill could have faced the death penalty if convicted. CLEVELAND (AP) — A mother charged
University to end some degrees
Cut funding will mean elimination of some degrees. Miami University of Ohio will phase out
Steelers’ Taylor relishes covering elite
The Pittsburgh cornerback will try to shut down Arizona Cardinals ace Larry Fitzgerald. PITTSBURGH
Miss Marenkovic, Mr. Borcheck plan February wedding
Plans for the upcoming marriage of their children, Jacqueline Ann Marenkovic and Jeremy Daniel
YSU Women’s Basketball \ Today’s game
Who: YSU (2-15, 0-6) at Detroit (5-13, 1-6).SFlbWhen: 4:30 p.m. at Calihan Hall, Detroit. Radio:
Serena Williams advances at Australian Open
Her doubles victory with sister Venus was interrupted when a half-naked streaker ran onto the court.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary K. Bates, 66, Beaver Falls, Pa. and Billie J. Metz, 58,
Free business seminars offered at Kent Salem
SALEM — A free “Business Breakfast Series” will be sponsored by Kent State University’s Salem and
Obama seeks OK for $825B stimulus
The Senate Republican leader expects Congress to approve the measure by mid-February. WASHINGTON
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Boston 90, Orlando 80 L.A. Lakers 117, Washington 97 Friday’s Games
Three apply for township fiscal position
MINERAL RIDGE — James Pirko is the third candidate to submit a r sum for the position of
Penguins dominate Cleveland in 64-60 win
The YSU men led the entire contest in front of more than 6,000 fans and a ESPNU television
Pro-gun Dem gets seat
Pro-gun Dem gets seat ALBANY, N.Y. — Instantly opening a rift among New York Democrats, Rep.
Northfield Results
Northfield Results friday 1st—Slick-As-S (Smith)4.002.802.40 Tell-Me-Patty (Wengerd)3.602.80
Ice Zone burglarized
Ice Zone burglarized BOARDMAN — Police started investigating a burglary at the Ice Zone, 360
Friday brought another day of rumors and reports about additional layoffs at General Motors
Friday brought another day of rumors and reports about additional layoffs at General Motors
DIGITAL Tv \ Transition
DIGITAL Tv \ Transition The digital transition will be complete Feb. 17, but not everyone is
About 30 relatives and friends remembered the six Crawford family members who died in the arson.
About 30 relatives and friends remembered the six Crawford family members who died in the arson.
Brown’s monster game carries Warren JFK past Hubbard 57-48
WARREN — Warren JFK High’s Nick Brown knows he’s expected to carry a heavy load as the leader of the
Balanced Blue Devils too much for Bears; J-M snaps losing skid
LEETONIA — Devin Bansberg, Matthias Tayala and Lance Ronghi each scored 10 points on Friday as the
Public increasingly gets in tune with digital TV mandate
A local electronics retailer said he’s seen an increase in DTV converter box sales. With the
MacDonald-Price engagement told, wedding in May
YOUNGSTOWN — Emery and Sharon MacDonald III, 2747 Tampa Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Peer group helps troubled marriages
YOUNGSTOWN — The Retrouvaille Community of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will sponsor a weekend
Salem slips past Struthers by four
STRUTHERS — Phil Bennett scored 14 points Friday as the Salem High boys basketball team defeated
Loomis-Gnacinski engagement told, wedding planned
WICKLIFFE — The engagement of Heather Loomis and Phillip Gnacinski, both of 1842 Rush Road, and
Wedding in 2010 for Erica Kovacik, William Paczak
NORTH OLMSTED — Kathy and Gerard Kovacik of North Olmsted are announcing the engagement of their
Chaney-Morckel summer wedding is being planned
HOWLAND — The engagement of Victoria Marie Chaney and Jeffrey Alan Morckel is being announced by
Abby Pritchard, Nicholas Frankle plan outdoor rite
CANFIELD —Abby J. Pritchard, daughter of David and Tracey Pritchard, all of 7180 Saint Ursula Drive,
Super Bowl celebrations toned down
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The sagging economy has put a hit on plans for this year’s Super Bowl, not that
Some NHL All-Stars accept sit-out penalty
MONTREAL (AP) — Sure there are lots of NHL stars in Montreal this weekend. It’s the “All” part that
NBA Friday’s games
Bobcats 98, Suns 76 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Boris Diaw dominated Phoenix a month after being dealt by
COLLEGE HOOPS \ Top 25 women’s games
No. 22 Florida State 80, No. 16 Virginia 75 CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Courtney Ward scored 18 points
God plays a role in inaugural speechesSFlb
But some object to use of religious language in governmental event. Like so many presidents
Passengers credit survival to higher power
People of many faiths try to make sense of what role God played in their fate. WEDDINGTON, N.C.
Personalities of playful pets please people
Dear Readers: Anyone who shares his or her life with a pet knows there is a lot of personality
He is worried by ‘Eve’’s suspicious behavior
Dear Annie: I have been married for nine years and am starting to think my wife is having an affair.
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