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Revenue crunch hits Hubbard; layoffs likely
HUBBARD — City council gave first reading to a proposed budget for 2009 that calls for cuts in
Liberty woman faces jail time for attempted telecommunications fraud
WARREN — A Liberty woman has pleaded no contest to attempted telecommunications fraud, a
11-year-old murder suspect moved to third detention facility
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Since being charged with criminal homicide, 11-year-old Jordan Brown has been in
Youngstown finances get worse; layoffs a possibility
YOUNGSTOWN — A combination of increased costs and decreased revenues leaves the city’s general fund
Appeals court halts Grenga Machine demolition — for now
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has granted a temporary stay of the city’s seizure
Warren man pleads guilty to charges in September incident
WARREN — A city man linked by police to the death of a 21-year-old Warren man Dec. 23 inside a
Essroc’s Bessemer plant idled, may stay closed
BESSEMER, Pa. — Essroc’s cement plant here is being idled and may be closed for good. Employees
Traffic stop leads to passenger’s arrest on three warrants
BOARDMAN — A traffic stop led to the car’s passenger being arrested on warrants from several
City will pay $45,000 to help settle SteelHounds lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN — The city has reached a tentative settlement on a lawsuit filed against it and the
North Jackson man pleads guilty to thefts from LaBrae school district
WARREN — A North Jackson man has pleaded guilty to theft in office for stealing $70,000 worth of
$210,000 added to East High School price tag
YOUNGSTOWN — The price tag for the $33 million East High School just went up another $210,000.
YWCA ceremony to honor promising young women
YWCA ceremony to honor promising young women YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown will honor 26
Teacher-coach dies in one-vehicle crash
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A teacher and coach died at the scene of an accident here after losing control of
Free ballroom dance lessons for Fitch, Boardman high school students
USA DANCE Youngstown-Warren Chapter 2015 will give free ballroom dance lessons to area high school
AKC dog competition will be Sunday in North Jackson
NORTH JACKSON — The fifth annual Conformation Fun Match competition for AKC registered dogs will
Delphi cutting 200 local salaried jobs
WARREN — Delphi Packard Electric is cutting 200 local salaried jobs because it doesn’t see vehicle
Two men arrested on drug charges in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Streets Crimes Unit on foot patrol through the Westlake housing projects
Malkin, Fleury lead Pens past Stars
DALLAS (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are making the most of their time without injured captain
Valley man works his way up from orderly to hospital CE0
Michael Senchak oversaw the growth of Mahoning Valley Hospital; he’s now organizing its
Cavs beat Atlanta on LeBron’s FT
He sank 1-of-2 charity tosses with 1.6 seconds remaining, then defended the Hawks’ last-gasp shot at
No-smoking crackdown fires up some bar owners
A bar owner said if she enforced the smoking ban, she wouldn’t have a business. AUSTINTOWN —
Youngstown court purges records of crime suspects
About 2,000 bench warrants and attendant charges have been dismissed since June 2007. YOUNGSTOWN
Ohio St. beats Penn St. to clinch Big Ten crown
COLUMBUS (AP) — Now that the Big Ten title is securely locked away, No. 14 Ohio State wants to prove
SCOPE spending procedure under scrutiny
SCOPE’s director says some activities will have to be eliminated because of restrictive levy rules.
Tribe hopes Carmona returns to form in ’09
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The weight of the Cleveland Indians’ success in 2009 doesn’t rest entirely on
2 killed in car accident
2 killed in car accident MERCER, Pa. — An elderly driver and his passenger died in a two-car crash
Miami beats Kent by 5; Akron loses to B.G.
OXFORD — Michael Bramos scored 34 points, including a late 3-pointer and layup during a decisive 8-0
This Sunday: A time to spring forward and change smoke detector batteries
COLUMBUS — State Fire Marshal Michael P. Bell is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving
Sowers, Jackson both mediocre for Indians
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Jeremy Sowers and Zach Jackson stayed about even in the race to be Cleveland’s No.
2 men arrested on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Streets Crimes Unit on foot patrol through the Westlake housing projects
Selection of jury to begin in ’05 case
Youngstown man faces capital charges YOUNGS-TOWN — Jurors will be selected this week for the
Don’t give personal information to those who call you
Dear Heloise: Never, never, never give your personal information to anyone who calls and asks for
LIBERTY SCHOOLS
LIBERTY SCHOOLS Tax levy Details on the tax levy on the May 5 ballot for the Liberty school
PURGING OLD CASES: The Youngstown Municipal Clerk of Court office is in the process of bundling old
PURGING OLD CASES: The Youngstown Municipal Clerk of Court office is in the process of bundling old
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Shirley A. Slocum The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
China fills void left by U.S. in S.E. Asia
Opinion: Even before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began her trip to Asia, she acknowledged that
Child slavery isn’t movie fiction
Opinion: On the Monday morning following the Oscars, U.S. news Web sites splashed the announcement that the
Researchers: Number of kids with high lead levels plunges
CHICAGO (AP) — In a stunning improvement in children’s health, far fewer kids have high lead levels
Gaza’s rulers told to halt rocket attacks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Ehud Olmert threatened a painful response to Palestinian rocket fire
Today is Monday, March 2, the 61st day of 2009. There are 304 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, March 2, the 61st day of 2009. There are 304 days left in the year. On this date in
Obama White House is a welcoming place
WASHINGTON — The White House is the place to be on Wednesdays. Since the presidency changed
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A woman who reported her baby missing is accused of orchestrating the
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A woman who reported her baby missing is accused of orchestrating the
Report: AIG to get additional $30B bailout
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — American International Group Inc. will receive additional federal assistance
Area boys teams prep for state runs
Harding, Poland and Columbiana will begin defense of district titles. For the Poland High boys
Sebelius failed to get health-care expansion
Sebelius failed to get health-care expansion WASHINGTON — Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has never
TV ads project racial harmony
Ever see an inner-city schoolyard filled with white, Asian and black teens shooting hoops? Or
Mexican police arrest 2 suspects after being attacked
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Federal police made two arrests and confiscated weapons and marijuana Sunday in
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jamie Potyonek, Cortland, girl, Feb. 27. Meredith Wylie and Charles
Escaped prisoner remains missing
MANCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Police have found a constable’s car that they say was stolen by a shackled
Obama will have to justify a budget deficit like no other
Editorial: Obama will have to justify a budget deficit like no other In his first budget, President Barack
Family divided on life support
CINCINNATI (AP) — The case of a shaken infant on life support in Ohio has left relatives divided and
Holes emerge in aid for jobless
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration rushed to include a health care safety net for laid-off
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Ahmad Nasser v. Christy’s Market Inc. et al, other torts.
On average, 19 percent of the price of food is attributed to ingredients, with marketing and
On average, 19 percent of the price of food is attributed to ingredients, with marketing and
Out-of-network doctors bring unexpected bills
FORT WORTH, Texas — Phil Heidelberger did what savvy patients are supposed to do. When he needed a
Penguins at home but on skid
Just when you thought the Youngstown State men’s basketball team finally had its problems figured
MICHAEL SENCHAK FILE
MICHAEL SENCHAK FILE Education Ursuline High School: 1970. Youngstown State University: 1975,
Health-care providers Costs under proposed fees A look at what proposed fees would cost Ohio health-care providers in the next two budget years, according to state officials:
Total 2010: $572 million 2011: $738 million Hospitals 2010: $283 million 2011: $316
Snoop Dogg speaks at Nation of Islam convention
Snoop Dogg speaks at Nation of Islam convention ROSEMONT, Ill. — Snoop Dogg has made an
Chimp attack should trigger questions
Opinion: The horrific incident was over in minutes — but Charla Nash will never fully recover from her
Kidnappers set deadline, plan to kill U.S. hostage
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A suspected separatist group that has been holding an American U.N. worker
“How is this not murder? ... These are people who get off on being there for death. They
Opinion: “How is this not murder? ... These are people who get off on being there for death. They target
Missile strikes kill 7 likely militants in Taliban region
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Suspected U.S. missiles killed seven people in a Pakistani Taliban stronghold
Entitlements are a threat, not a promise of prosperity
Opinion: Entitlements are a threat, not a promise of prosperity EDITOR: The biggest problem we have in
Specter faces tough vote on unions
HARRISBURG (AP) — Twenty-nine years into his U.S. Senate career, Arlen Specter cast what he calls
Fighting in Sudan leaves at least 57 dead
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Clashes between militia and local government troops in a southern Sudan town
N. Korea, U.N. Command in urgent talks at Demilitarized Zone
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — High-level military officials from North Korea and the U.S.-led U.N.
“The Bachelor Finale” (8 p.m., ABC): The wretched economy apparently has had little
“The Bachelor Finale” (8 p.m., ABC): The wretched economy apparently has had little impact on this
GUEST PERFORMERS: Thomas Osuga and Andrea Lee will be the guest performers at the New Music
GUEST PERFORMERS: Thomas Osuga and Andrea Lee will be the guest performers at the New Music
Snowstorm hits Eastern U.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A potent March snowstorm blanketed much of the Southeast with snow Sunday
TIPS \ Getting, keeping a job
Nothing is certain in these tough economic times, but here are some tips that may help: GETTING A
U.N. agency needs reform to reflect new global reality
U.N. agency needs reform to reflect new global reality Miami Herald: The world that created the
Cincinnati officials want full-time housing court
CINCINNATI (AP) — With foreclosures at a record high, authorities need a full-time housing court
Israel’s attorney general says he’ll indict Olmert
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general notified Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Sunday that he
NEW ON HOME VIDEO | This week’s DVD releases
The following DVDs will become available Tuesday: “Australia” (PG-13, 155 minutes): A wildly
if you go
if you go What: New Music Society concerts When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Bliss Recital Hall, Bliss
SCOPE \ Board members The officers and trustees of the board of SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County:
Officers President: Jeff Hovanic, Champion Township trustee Vice president: Lawrence Weeks
Iran has materials for nuclear bomb, Adm. Mullen says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top U.S. military official said Sunday that Iran has sufficient fissile
DECKED OUT: This bulldog was decorated for Valentine’s Day. The chamber got the fundraising
DECKED OUT: This bulldog was decorated for Valentine’s Day. The chamber got the fundraising idea
Formerly on death row, man seeks house-arrest permission
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — A former death row inmate has requested to live under house arrest in a suburban
Ohio hospitals: New fees could lead to job cuts
Ohio hospitals and nursing homes say new fees on health-care providers proposed by Gov. Ted
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.
Motorist arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — Cameron Wells of Warren was driving with a suspended license and had four warrants out
Husband dresses up; she’s cross
Dear Annie: It’s after 1:00 a.m. and I can’t sleep for the second straight night. Two days ago, my
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog PITTSBURGHEven-6Cincinnati BostonEven-6BALTIMORE
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Orlando 106, Philadelphia 100 Miami 120, New York 115 Oklahoma City 99,
YSU track teams are both runners-up
GREENCASTLE, Ind. — Youngstown State junior Alisha Anthony was named Most Outstanding Field
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Ramblin R (Barria)20.608.204.40 Dont Forget Beauty
Warren Harding trips Mentor by 2
WARREN — Fred Williams made two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining to break a tie and give
Teens feel pinch of economic slump
The economic crisis has hit teenagers just as hard as their parents. BOISE, Idaho - Katy Sword
Vouchers get blame for levy in Liberty
School district voters will face a 9.9-mill emergency tax issue on the May ballot. LIBERTY —
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
ANTIQUE SHOWS • Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., Warren, will have its 47th
Dogged determination
East Palestine sells mascot statues to raise money for July 4 fireworks EAST PALESTINE — It
Spring concerts planned at Bliss
YOUNGSTOWN — Aurista Chamber Music, a New York ensemble, will headline the New Music Society’s
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