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Woman, 4-year-old die in New Castle blaze
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A house fire in New Castle claimed two lives on Monday.
Loan for band uniforms
NILES — The city school board has voted to lend the McKinley High School Band Boosters just more than $29,000 to help cover the cost of new uniforms.
'Super-natural' connection with nature
CANFIELD — The Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley will meet today at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on state Route 46 just South of Canfield. Social time will be at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7.
Financial aid program for college-bound in Warren cancelled
The “Financial Aid for the College-Bound” program with a representative from the financial aid
Municipal judges order city to build them a new courthouse
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s three municipal court judges are ordering city council and Mayor Jay
Bush mulls challenging Williams for mayor
YOUNGSTOWN — One of the first things Jay Williams did after becoming Youngstown mayor was decide to
Appalachian designation brings $500,000 to three counties
YOUNGSTOWN — About $500,000 will be available this year for projects in Mahoning, Trumbull and
GM’s commitment to Lordstown is solid, analyst says
LORDSTOWN — General Motors remains committed to its Lordstown complex despite laying off 800 more
Tens of thousands of new U.S. layoffs make Monday's news
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's already been a lousy year for workers less than a month into 2009 and there's no relief in sight. Tens of thousands of fresh layoffs were announced Monday and more companies are expected to cut payrolls in the months ahead.
Obama calls for quick action on stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the nation can't afford "distractions" or "delays" when it comes to the economic stimulus plan working its way through Congress.
Police release identity of woman killed in I-80 crash
HUBBARD — The woman killed on Interstate 80 Sunday evening has been identified as Ann Senchak, 83,
Reservations being taken for Polish carnival
YOUNGSTOWN — Ostatki, a Polish carnival celebration open to the public, will take place beginning at
Cavs win again, have best record in NBA
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After beating the buzzer to give Cleveland a win the night before, LeBron
Ursuline’s Peterman commits to Syracuse
YOUNGSTOWN — Dale Peterman (5-11, 170), senior wide receiver and defensive back for the Ursuline
Big night for YSU’s team, fans
Way back in October, when the Youngstown State men’s basketball team began workouts, coach Jerry
Ravens’ Kokinis reunited with Mangini
Ozzie Newsome’s assistant replaces Phil Savage in the Cleveland Browns front office. CLEVELAND
Phantoms follow two wins with another lopsided loss
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — For the second time in three weekends the Mahoning Valley Phantoms followed up a
County to seek U.S. funds for wireless project
Plans to increase wireless use in Columbiana County suffered a setback. SALEM — The Columbiana
Hospital CEO has Rx for kids’ care
Akron Children’s Hospital’s president advocates creating a health care system aimed solely at
Schools question rules for funding
Community schooling costs public districts in Ohio hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
Lowellville schools grant
Lowellville schools grant LOWELLVILLE — The village school district was awarded a $10,000 grant
So divine a loss for fitness-minded minister
Kelvin Jordan of Sharpsville has dropped more than 140 pounds in less than one year. FARRELL,
Dolled up, American Girl style
Girls came from as far as Akron, Cleveland and Cuyahoga Falls to try out for the fashion show.
City hall carries out fiscal move
East Palestine’s previous government building was simply too big and costly. EAST PALESTINE —
Volunteer workers can apply for tax credit
Volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel can now apply for a state income tax
They find fitting way to solve problem
Dear Heloise: This is a hint for those couples whose sleeping needs and styles are so incompatible
Mom’s lies bring on heartache
Dear Annie: I am a 42-year-old woman and have never had a normal relationship with my mother. She
UT program includes students from area
The UT Guarantee covers all tuition and fees for up to four years
Icy I-80 closed after accidents; 1 killed
Icy I-80 closed after accidents; 1 killed kA series of wrecks on black ice resulted in one
Strange behavior lands man in jail
YOUNGSTOWN — A man with knives who employees at McDonald’s on Market Street said was taking off his
Accidental suffocation deaths of infants increase
WASHINGTON — Infant deaths attributed to accidental strangulation and suffocation in bed have
GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Charis Kasler, 12, of Boardman participates in a “master class” with
GREAT OPPORTUNITY: Charis Kasler, 12, of Boardman participates in a “master class” with the Russian
Wrestling
Wrestling Mel Berry Duals Thiel 36, WVU Tech 13 Thiel 31, Mercyhurst North East 17 Thiel 27,
AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW | Benefit
Angels of Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties is hosting a fashion show and
Crashes on I-80 leave 1 dead
HUBBARD — A series of wrecks on black ice resulted in a fatality and shut down a portion of
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1stSEmDMagic Al (Hernandez)14.204.603.00 Seminuts (Murphy)2.602.20
AT the BARRE: Abby Myers, 15, of Hartford warms up for the once-in-a-lifetime experience at the
AT the BARRE: Abby Myers, 15, of Hartford warms up for the once-in-a-lifetime experience at the
Family tree climbing
Family tree climbing YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center will have “Climbing My Family
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Philadelphia 116, New York 110 Miami 103, Orlando 97 New Jersey 99, Memphis
R&D list has Ohio colleges rated 6th
The chancellor has said he would like to see more research done at YSU. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio’s
Masterful dancing
Valley ballet students get in step with members of Russian troupe Girls from four dance studios
Man dies in apparent stove accident
YOUNGSTOWN — A 46-year-old Taylor Avenue man died from an apparent explosion that occurred when he
TODAY
TODAY 3:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Australian Open quarterfinals. Noon (FSN Ohio) Hockey: AHL All-
New standard in place for freedom of information
New standard in place for freedom of information Seattle Times: On his first full day in the Oval
HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN Reform principles
William Considine, president and chief executive officer of Akron Children’s Hospital, was part of
Local news
xxxxx COLUMBUS — Lt. Morris L. Hill Jr., originally from Warren, is the new assistant district
Boy impersonates officer
Boy impersonates officer CHICAGO — Chicago police arrested a 14-year-old boy for impersonating one
Bonuses continue despite bailouts
NEW YORK — Top executives at Wall Street’s biggest banks made a public show of turning down bonuses
Reports: Paul McCartney’s girlfriend free to marry
Reports: Paul McCartney’s girlfriend free to marry NEW YORK — Paul McCartney is free to marry his
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPENDING Colleges and universities
Ohio ranked sixth among the states in terms of research and development spending at its public
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. North-South vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ J 9 5 u9 4 v10 8 7 4
REGION
REGION Home expos taking a hit CINCINNATI — Thousands of people visit Cincinnati Homearama each
Don’t get taken at liquidation sales
Liquidation sales are not supposed to save you money. Their sole purpose is to squeeze every
“Olivia” (11:30 a.m., Nickelodeon): She’s a little piglet, but never mind that.
“Olivia” (11:30 a.m., Nickelodeon): She’s a little piglet, but never mind that. Olivia gets things
Singer Linda Davis in Packard concert
WARREN —Grammy-winning singer Linda Davis comes to Packard Music Hall for a 7:30 p.m. concert
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Community Action Partnership of Mercer County town hall meeting, 5-5:30 p.m.
Fiscal responsibility? Not in Congress
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Days before becoming responsible, in the eyes of a public fixated on the presidency,
Shhh, but there’s corruption in Iraq
Opinion: When the nation’s military leaders met with President Obama last week to discuss Iraq, I hope they
Simon advances when rival unable to continue match
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Gilles Simon advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals today when
Summers’ big game helps MSU trim OSU
COLUMBUS (AP) — There was no Northwestern hangover for No. 7 Michigan State. Durrell Summers made
Top 25 BASKETBALL Sunday’s other games
No. 9 Louisville 67, No. 8 Syracuse 57 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Earl Clark scored five of his 16 points in
Don’t count out earmarks just yet
A variety of pet projects could be funded covertly with stimulus money. WASHINGTON (AP) —
All-Stars of the East best West, 12-11, in shootout
MONTREAL (AP) — The NHL All-Star game was settled in the newest of ways in hockey’s oldest city.
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Lakers 99, Spurs 85 LOS ANGELES — A matchup of the Western Conference’s best teams turned out to
Study: Vaccine preservative causes no harm to children
CHICAGO (AP) — A new study from Italy adds to a mountain of evidence that a mercury-based
Recession raises stakes for gambling in states
Gov. Ted Strickland and the Legislature are considering a new plan to build casinos. ATLANTA (AP)
Stimulus bill would funnel more than $100B to schools
The economic rescue plan before Congress would fully fund No Child Left Behind programs for the
More jobs to be cut, new forecast warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s shaping up to be another lousy year for workers, with more companies
GE profit drops 46% as finance unit falters
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a discouraging report for the American economy, General Electric Co. posted a
Today is Monday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2009. There are 339 days left in the year. This is the
Today is Monday, Jan. 26, the 26th day of 2009. There are 339 days left in the year. This is the
Lost Mendelssohn works will premiere at concert
One music director believes the works should remain unknown. NEW YORK — The world is getting a
Israel prepares legal defense in case of war crimes charges
JERUSALEM (AP) — Special legal teams will defend Israeli soldiers against potential war crimes
W.Va. farmers eye Muslim market
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — In a room where farmers in camouflage baseball caps and John Deere
The number of oil rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States dropped by 53
The number of oil rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States dropped by 53
Oh, darn! My kids have started to curse
LAS VEGAS — The other day my 3-year-old couldn’t get a lid off a marker, so she made her frustration
“Yes, we wrote the bill. Yes, we won the election. But that doesn’t mean we don’t
Opinion: “Yes, we wrote the bill. Yes, we won the election. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want it to have
Screen Actors Guild awards Winners
Complete list of winners of the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: Movies Cast: “Slumdog
Streep, Penn win top SAG awards
Heath Ledger won a posthumous award for ‘The Dark Knight.’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Meryl Streep of
LeBeau vs. Whisenhunt
The Steelers’ defensive coordinator knows the Cardinals’ offense better than anyone. But then
Obama’s healthy dose of tough love
Opinion: Our new president has asked us a question. It took him exactly 15 minutes. The question: What kind
All-Star Kovalev earns MVP honors
All-Star Kovalev earns MVP honors Alex Kovalev earned MVP honors with a pair of breakaway goals
LIMBER: Dorie Chevlen, 16, of Liberty participates in a “master class” with the State
LIMBER: Dorie Chevlen, 16, of Liberty participates in a “master class” with the State Ballet Theatre
Community Schools
Community Schools Statewide totals Public school districts in Ohio have seen an increasing
The Feds offer and we are willing to accept
Opinion: John Stossel sends his apologies. He feels bad about letting the American people foot the bill to
Taxpayers foot the bill for billions in unearned bonuses
Editorial: Taxpayers foot the bill for billions in unearned bonuses In the final days of the last Congress,
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Independent, London, Jan. 20: The long transition between an American election and the