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Pothole patching on I-680 through Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — Interstate 680 between state Route 193 and U.S. Route 224 will have various lane
Fired Trumbull Co. engineer employee sues new engineer
YOUNGSTOWN — Nicole Klingeman, a Bristolville woman fired by Trumbull County’s new county engineer
Trumbull County man goes back to prison for probation violation
WARREN — A 48-year-old former Warren man has been sent to prison for three years for violating the
Bill would make some animal abuse a felony
A bill introduced today by two Ohio House members from Mahoning County would make animal abuse by
Expect delays at Interstate 680 and Western Reserve Road
Traffic on Western Reserve Road at Interstate 680 in Boardman and Springfield townships will be
Lawrence Co. official balks at paying bill for housing boy charged with murder
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County controller is questioning bills for housing Jordan Brown, the
$9.3 million worth of stimulus projects on fast track
YOUNGSTOWN — Work is expected to begin by next summer on $9.3 million worth of Mahoning and Trumbull
Columbiana JFS gets state funding for new facility
LISBON — State Rep. Linda Bolon announced that the State Controlling Board has approved $450,000 for
RTI eliminates 20 salaried jobs due to slow sales
WEATHERSFIELD — RTI Niles has eliminated the jobs of nearly 20 salaried workers because of slow
Support group for parents of children with food allergies will meet
YOUNGSTOWN — Parents of Allergic Kids invites anyone who has children with severe food allergies to
Warren woman pleads guilty to sex charges involving young boys
WARREN — An 18-year-old woman charged with rape after she had sex with boys age 11 and 14 in July
Our Valley Cooks event is Saturday at Mr. Anthony’s
BOARDMAN — Our Valley Cooks, a recipe contest featuring area residents, will be at Mr. Anthony’s,
Lakeview school board votes to continue open enrollment
CORTLAND — Lakeview Board of Education members voted to continue open enrollment for the district
Springfield Township police schedule program on drugs
NEW SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Township Police Department will present “Exposing the Secrets
Retirees to meet
Retirees to meet BOARDMAN — Mahoning National Bank Retirees will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Chaney High School Class of 1953 women will meet for breakfast at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at
Clark-Lambert spring wedding to be in London
YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas V. Clark, 5535 Cider Mill Crossing, is announcing the engagement of his
Parents announce Doran-Jackson engagement
Parents announce Doran-Jackson engagement The engagement of Amy Nicole Doran and Robert David
School funds on way
Local districts need to figure out ways to spend the money without incurring costs. YOUNGSTOWN —
Eagles soar to biggest victory
Youngstown Christian will play in its first district final on Friday. STRUTHERS — After
Report: Ohio payday lenders still operating
The lenders are still allowed to charge up to 680 percent interest on short-term loans.
Newton Falls gains district final
Brian Sole, Marcus Fowler and Todd Medallis led the Tigers past Pymatuning Valley, 73-57.
Study favors Boardman-owned ambulances
Firefighters aren’t looking for more money to provide the service, the union president says.
Flag rule raises dispute
Veterans, others take issue with restriction at cemetery CAMPBELL — Area military veterans and
YSU women fall in tourney
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The season ended for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team just about the
Girls regional teams have big dreams
“I don’t want the season to end. Usually at this time of year I’m tired, but the finality is going
Austintown takes bids for sidewalk addition
Trustees said a pedestrian walk will bring new life to an already populated part of town.
Lowry recalls Bryant as coach for Kentucky
BOARDMAN — There’s at least one football player from the Valley — Neil Lowry, an Ursuline High
Feeling the pressure
The man who pronounces the words spends days preparing for the event. YOUNGSTOWN — As the
Bus company says it can save Youngstown schools $500K
The proposal outlines some specific changes the district must be willing to accept. YOUNGSTOWN
Trumbull students get an education in county services
Students saw inmates in the county jail, but the inmates couldn’t see them. WARREN — In
Willie Nelson and Family to perform at Chevrolet Centre on May 15
YOUNGSTOWN — Willie Nelson and Family will come to Chevrolet Centre for a concert May 15. Tickets
Williams brings game to new level
When the fourth quarter arrived a year ago for the Cavs, it usually turned into The LeBron Show.
Johnson is a hit with kids
A funny thing happened on the way to “supporting roles only” in Dwayne Johnson’s movie career:
Sizemore 3-for-3 in win; Pirates lose a marathon
PHOENIX — Grady Sizemore was back to his usual self Monday, racing around the bases to score for the
Big Ten teams scramble for bids
“I don’t know where we are. Unless you’re just sitting up there in the Top 25, I don’t think anyone
Anthony Smith leaves Steelers; signs contract with Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers signed safety Anthony Smith on Monday, their first free-
Indians reliever Joe Smith is eager for game action
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Indians reliever Joe Smith is sick and tired of being sick and
Green jobs won’t do much to end economic recession
Opinion: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Everyone from the United Nations to the U.S. Council of Mayors is excited about
Ethnic churches in diocese fear closure
CLEVELAND (AP) — As the Cleveland Catholic Diocese prepares this week to announce which parishes
Even in a recession, some companies are hiring
Help wanted: pharmacists, engineers and nurses. Believe it or not, even some banks are hiring, at
Decision on stem cells reveals religious divide
The embryonic stem-cell research debate is steeped with religious arguments, with some faith
A boy thinks like a child
Opinion: A boy thinks like a child EDITOR: The last sentence of a March 1 letter asked, “Who in the world
Today is Tuesday, March 10, the 69th day of 2009. There are 296 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, March 10, the 69th day of 2009. There are 296 days left in the year. On this date
Teen on trial in death of his twin brother
COLUMBUS (AP) — A jury of 10 women and two men have been selected in the trial of an Ohio teen
CW network bets its future on young women viewers
NEW YORK — Somewhere in Hollywood, writers are polishing the pilot episode for a “Gossip Girl”
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN March 5
N. Korea puts troops on alert, gives warning
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea agreed today to allow South Koreans working in a joint
Pittsburgh-based rockers Eye C Snakes will come to One-Eyed Willie’s,
COMING TO AUSTINTOWN: Pittsburgh-based rockers Eye C Snakes will come to One-Eyed Willie’s, 255 S.
area
area Baseball Oldtimers YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers Association will hold its
River rising in city plagued by flooding
FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — Downtown business owners piled sandbags in front of their storefronts Monday to
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Monday’s games
MEN Virginia Commonwealth 71, George Mason 50 RICHMOND, Va. — Eric Maynor had 25 points and
Traficant still in Minn.
Traficant still in Minn. Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. was still a prisoner at the Federal
Sunday of Orthodoxy in Great Lent celebrates unity
I look at life as a great journey. It is a journey with a destination to obtain eternal salvation.
Trust in the Lord in good times and bad
Trust. This is one simple word with a profound meaning. The word trust in Webster’s dictionary means
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment,
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment,
‘Words To Live By’ series prompts self-reflection
The Rev. Paul Heine’s Lenten series challenges people to think about their role in the crucifixion
Wednesday services At Martin Luther Lutheran The Rev. Paul W. Heine is offering a Lenten series, “Words To Live By,” at noon Wednesdays at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount
Next week: “Woman. Behold Your Son,” John 19:23-27; ham and bean soup. March 18: “My God, My
Lenten mission focuses on faith, hope, love
BOARDMAN — The Christian Formation Commission at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive,
Learn to be grateful on Super Saturday
BOARDMAN — St. James’ Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will host its second free Super Saturday
Membership decline reported in largest churches
NEW YORK (AP) — Membership in the nation’s two largest Christian church bodies, the Roman Catholic
Poor Clare nuns embrace arduous life
The members of the order shun the trappings of modern conveniences. CHICAGO — By some measures,
Retreat workshops to address immortality
YOUNGSTOWN — Now Creations will sponsor its annual retreat, “Enlightment and Immortalilty,” from 1
Diocesan guild
Diocesan guild HUBBARD — The Diocesan Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will meet March 18 at St.
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): Things are heating up on “American Idol” as
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): Things are heating up on “American Idol” as the Top 13 contestants
locatION: St. John Cemetery, on Villa Maria Road in Coitsville, is owned and operated by St. John
locatION: St. John Cemetery, on Villa Maria Road in Coitsville, is owned and operated by St. John
“We thought it was part of a drama skit ... when he shot, what you saw was confetti. We just
Opinion: “We thought it was part of a drama skit ... when he shot, what you saw was confetti. We just sat
Regime in Cuba may be on the defensive
Opinion: Castrologists, or practitioners of the obscure science of trying to interpret the moves of the
IRS says Castroneves owes taxes on $5M
IRS says Castroneves owes taxes on $5M MIAMI — To this day, race car driver and “Dancing with The
Bill Clinton, U.N. chief put focus on Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Bill Clinton and U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon sought to refocus
Tough times for graduates
Tough times for graduates McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) The following editorial
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Clifton M. Shimer, 31, Davenport, Fla., and Laura J. Coristin,
Official: Situation looking positive for Baard facility
WELLSVILLE — There’s one bright spot in the dismal local economy. Tracy Drake, chief executive
While investors battle uncertainty, stocks falter
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors fixated on the faltering economy brushed off the type of merger news that
Enforcement of smoking ban should not come as surprise
Editorial: By a vote of 2,370,369 to 1,679,956, Ohioans said in November 2006 that they wanted smoking banned
U.S. protests China’s ‘harassment’ at sea
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration vowed Monday to keep up military surveillance in waters
Boardman \ Ambulance feasibility study Township Fire Chief James Dorman released a study on the feasibility of a township-run ambulance service. Here are the estimated costs for one ambulance and
Ambulance: $150,000 Basic ambulance supplies: $12,000 Heart monitor: $17,000 Drugs: $1,000
Ford workers approve UAW pact changes
DETROIT (AP) — Unionized workers at Ford Motor Co. have approved contract changes that include
Green jobs will ultimately help communities
Opinion: BETHESDA, Md. — Critics who say that federally created “green jobs” waste taxpayers’ money and don’t
Auto task force hits the road to see electric cars
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Four members of President Barack Obama’s autos task force spent much of their
Business news digest
OHIO Vehicle sales remain slow YOUNGSTOWN — Vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley continue to be
Where’s exit plan for AIG?
Kansas City Star: Keeping the American Inter-national Group on government life support — while
Merck will buy Schering-Plough
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. is buying Schering-Plough Corp. for $41.1 billion in a deal that
Report: 1 of 50 kids in U.S. experiences being homeless
NEW YORK (AP) — One of every 50 American children experiences homelessness, according to a new
Reform of health care system can’t wait
Opinion: How’s the U.S. health care system working out for you? For me, just so-so. I have a policy, but to
Both vulnerable. West deals.
Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x8 2 u6 5 3 vQ J 10 6 3 w7 6 2 WEST EAST x9 5 4 xA
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Utah 109, Toronto 101 Orlando 86, Boston 79 San Antonio 103, Phoenix 98 New
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Soccer: UEFA Champions
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog HOUSTONEven-6Atlanta TAMPA BAY51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Toronto
Prosecutor: Accused in pastor’s slaying noted ‘death day’
MARYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The man charged with gunning down a pastor midsermon and then stabbing two
Project bids
Project bids The township opened bids to build a pedestrian walk along South Raccoon Road from
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
hDo we finally know what the Bard looked like?
hDo we finally know what the Bard looked like? LONDON — The Bard, or not the Bard? That is the
Woman pleads guilty in 2008 homicide
The prosecution is recommending a 10-year prison term. YOUNGSTOWN — A woman charged with
Woman on house arrest, accused of taking puppies
An out-of-state animal rescue group will take the remaining six puppies, the deputy warden said.
Warrant issued in robbery case
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who failed to appear in court for
Police arrest man after confrontation during house fire
The man was charged with assault, resisting arrest and misconduct. AUSTINTOWN — A township man
Youngstown State teams suffer losses
FARMVILLE, Va. — Longwood rallied from a 4-1 deficit with the help of two breaks in the seventh
nhl roundup \ Monday’s games
Hurricanes 3, Rangers 0 RALEIGH, N.C. — Cam Ward stopped 28 shots in his fifth shutout of the
Officer suspended
Officer suspended NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village Police Chief Vince D’Egidio said Monday that part-time
Work in progress: Plan for Warren hits snags
WARREN — Southwest Warren, the part of the city with some of the most serious housing problems,
WBC ROUNDUP Monday’s games
Italy 6, Canada 2 TORONTO — Chris Denorfia went 4-for-4 with three doubles, Alex Liddi drove in
Tips help make home banking easier and more efficient
Dear Heloise: Here are my tips for making home banking easier. I use a spiral notebook instead of
She and mother of future grandchild clash
Dear Annie: My 28-year-old son who I love dearly is living with his pregnant girlfriend, “Salome,”
STIMULUS AID \ Local school districts Below are the total Title I funds estimated to be allocated to area school district under the American Recovery and Reconstruction Act. Each will be receiving
OHIO Austintown: $425,145 Beaver: $265,167 Bloomfield-Mesopotamia: $408,988 Boardman:
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