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Youngstown city union leader balks at pay-cut suggestion
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams is “jumping the gun” by asking most city employees to voluntarily
Trumbull mayors to deliver meals to the elderly Wednesday
WARREN — Several Trumbull County mayors and a Brookfield Township trustee will be among hundreds of
State, federal reps rail against AIG bonuses
COLUMBUS — Outrage over big-money bonuses paid to executives of companies bailed out with tax
Plan to eliminate East Liverpool Municipal Court not happening, a judge says
EAST LIVERPOOL — The elimination of East Liverpool Municipal Court and the creation of a Columbiana
Strickland’s approval rating slips slightly
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland remains popular among Ohioans, though his approval ratings have
Trumbull commissioners plan to delay funding to community centers
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners say they are likely to approve about $1.5 million worth of
Mahoning Valley Rose Society meets Thursday at Fellows Riverside Gardens
YOUNGSTOWN — Jim Zimmerman, the district director of the Buckeye District of the American Rose
McDonald refuse company pleads guilty to offense, pays fine
WARREN — Wolford’s Refuse and Recycling of McDonald, which agreed to pay waste management districts
Canfield assault cases to court | AUDIO/VIDEO
CANFIELD — The legal process begins Wednesday for one Canfield High School student and 10 of the 14
South Side shooting leaves two dead, two narrowly escape
YOUNGSTOWN — A shooting on the city’s South Side leaves two men dead, with two others who narrowly
Food distribution set Wednesday at Greater Youngstown Point Inc.
YOUNGSTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Point Inc. (The Point) has a food distribution between 10 and 11
Harding Elementary class gets a visit from its special soldier
YOUNGSTOWN — If the kids in Carol Rappach’s fourth grade Harding Elementary class have any say,
New Thiel College president makes $100,000 pledge
GREENVILLE, Pa. — When someone starts a new job, they generally come in awaiting their first payday.
First-aid course for the family pet available in March at Mahoning Red Cross chapter
BOARDMAN — Throughout the month of March, the American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter, 8392 Tod Lane, is
Plans announced for Perez-Ellis May 24 wedding
AUSTINTOWN — Announced by Donald and Ruthann Ellis, 2225 Sprucewood Drive, are plans for the
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet at 11:30 a.m. March 24 at the Olive Garden
Grow Youngstown plans to screen movie
Grow Youngstown plans to screen movie YOUNGSTOWN — On Friday, Grow Youngstown, with the support of
Phantoms, Team USA to face off
Mahoning Valley leads the North Division standings, but Team USA has plenty of chances to make up
Revelry second to field work for Thunder players
Thunder players Stephen Kelly and Shawn Patrick Donaldson are all business as they attempt to win a
Together or apart, friends make beautiful music
GIRARD — Singer Colleen McNally-Harris and harpist Kirk Kupensky are in perfect harmony. So much so
It’s tourney time for area women
Five local women are playing in the NCAA tournament. North Carolina A&T senior Amber Bland
Lordstown budget reflects cuts at GM
Controversy arose over a proposal to buy a Ford, rather than a GM truck. LORDSTOWN — With the
Student musicians rock with Mayhem
BOARDMAN — It’s not your father’s orchestra. The 35 members of Boardman High School’s rock
Township plans to save with LEDs
Officials are hoping stimulus money can buy some of the lights. LIBERTY — Some township
Cordray says he’ll keep Youngstown office open
YOUNGS- TOWN — Despite a change in leadership, the Ohio attorney general’s satellite office in
Order from the court: Belinky demands $915K for operations Mahoning Court
The probate court can’t pay its bills on time or properly train magistrates, the judge says.
10 Mooney students charged in Canfield assault | AUDIO/VIDEO
CANFIELD — A group assault will land 10 Cardinal Mooney High School students in Canfield court
Stallworth’s toxicology report could take a week
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Police are awaiting a toxicology report before releasing details about
Sowers, Maholm look good on mound
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Jeremy Sowers got a helpful tip from veteran catcher Sal Fasano last summer.
Josh Barfield a busy guy in Indians’ spring camp
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Barfield is a tough guy to track down at the Cleveland Indians’ spring
Penn State hopes to regroup for NITs
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Spurned by the NCAA tournament, the Penn State Nittany Lions must regroup
Buckeyes draw Sacred Heart
Ohio State will hit the road — traveling all of about 3 miles — to play in the women’s NCAA
Pittsburgh Penguins prosper under new coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dan Bylsma’s eyes lit up in disbelief when reminded after Monday’s practice it had
Foreclosure filings fall in Valley
Although 62 counties in the state have seen an increase in foreclosure filings, all three Mahoning
Sports digest
area Mahoning Valley Classic AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County MRDD Red team defeated the
Reorganization of hospital system begins today in court
Forum will be in federal court this afternoon to seek authority to pay its employees and provide
Division IV showdown
YCS, JFK set for rematch There’s a buzz of excitement at both schools over the regional
Business news digest
REGION United Steelworkers, Severstal to resume talks WHEELING, W.Va. — Severstal North America
Irish dancers in Valley get their kicks on St. Pat’s Day
YOUNGSTOWN — Energetic crowds keep the feet of dancers from the Burke School of Irish Dance moving
Mahoning sales tax receipts fall for a 5th month
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s March sales tax receipts, which reflect Christmas retail sales, are
Kravitz Delicatessen 70th Anniversary, 3135 Belmont Ave., Liberty. All proceeds from beer sales will
Kravitz Delicatessen 70th Anniversary, 3135 Belmont Ave., Liberty. All proceeds from beer sales will
Judge declares mistrial in capital-murder case
The prosecution’s error ‘makes a fair trial no longer possible,’ defense says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Rock with Mayhem at Boardman High
Rock with Mayhem at Boardman High kBoardman High School’s rock orchestra, Project Mayhem, will
Mexico to raise tariffs
Mexico to raise tariffs MEXICO CITY — Mexico said Monday it will increase tariffs on about 90 U.S.
Ex-Pa. senator convicted of 137 corruption counts
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vincent Fumo, once one of the most powerful figures in Pennsylvania politics,
NORTHSIDE: Forum Health Northside Medical Center sits along a full block of Gypsy Lane, the border
NORTHSIDE: Forum Health Northside Medical Center sits along a full block of Gypsy Lane, the border
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Toronto 110, Indiana 87 Milwaukee 86, Boston 77 Philadelphia 85, Miami 77
Reports of mortgage fraud increase 26%, group says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mortgage industry, applying far more scrutiny after a tidal wave of defaults,
Forum Health owes its creditors $139 million, including $25 million that is unsecured.
Forum Health owes its creditors $139 million, including $25 million that is unsecured.
Liberty trustees approve fitness plan for residents
A trustee said the township’s firefighters have been involved in a health and wellness program.
House GOP wants new budget director
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio House Republicans called on Gov. Ted Strickland to replace his budget director
Police seek 2 suspects in robbery of woman
Police seek 2 suspects in robbery of woman HUBBARD — City police are still looking for a man and
Warren woman’s suit alleges school bus driver caused accident
There was no contact between the bus and the other vehicle, the schools superintendent said.
Parents announce date for Domer, Drabison wedding
AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Brittany A. Domer and David A.S. Drabison, and plans for their
New NFLPA boss eager to open labor talks
DeMaurice Smith wasted no time as the new NFL Players Association executive director, spending his
Warren man pleads innocent to robbery
An off-duty officer assisted with the arrest. WARREN — Police have charged a Homewood Avenue
Moore of Boardman, Halfhill of Canfield lead All-Ohioans
Both girls have made verbal commitments. As expected, juniors Darryce Moore of Boardman and
Irish village revels in its ties to ‘O’Bama’
MONEYGALL, Ireland — Until recently, Moneygall’s most famous son wasn’t even human. It was a horse,
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog PHILADELPHIA51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Cincinnati ATLANTAEven-6NY
QB Cutler skips team meeting
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Jay Cutler says he wants to break up. The Denver Broncos say they want to
Wife of man charged in January also faces counts of church thefts
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The wife of a man accused of stealing money and gift cards from St. Vitus Church
June wedding for Miss Meeker and Mr. Cooper
GIRARD — The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Kristin L. Meeker and Jason M.
Lawrence, Mercer County projects to be funded with stimulus money
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced its final list of highway
Bromance continues for ‘Knocked Up’ stars
They met, and as the poets say, the sparks flew. “He and I clicked pretty quickly back when we did
Damous sentenced to 12 years in shooting death of city man
YOUNGSTOWN — The defendant in a fatal shooting last June has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in Austintown Township: AUSTINTOWN March 9 Drug
Pakistanis celebrate justice’s reinstatement
Pakistanis celebrate justice’s reinstatement ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Celebrations broke out
Judge allows 2nd DNA test
WARREN — The judge presiding over the rape case against Martin E. Warren of Champion has allowed the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric D. Gunderson, 24, Westland, Mich., and Alison A. Blasko,
Study: Diabetes raises risk for Alzheimer’s
WASHINGTON (AP) — You’ve heard that diabetes hurts your heart, your eyes, your kidneys. New research
“Dancing with the Stars” (9 p.m., ABC): The first elimination is announced.
“Dancing with the Stars” (9 p.m., ABC): The first elimination is announced. “Law & Order: Special
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES Irish dance Area performances today by dancers from the Burke School of Irish
“That is a hazard to public health. It is unacceptable. And it will change under the
Opinion: “That is a hazard to public health. It is unacceptable. And it will change under the leadership of
Austrian pleads guilty to incest
ST. POELTEN, Austria (AP) — An Austrian who fathered seven children with a daughter he held captive
Don Imus tells listeners that he has cancer
Don Imus tells listeners that he has cancer NEW YORK — Veteran radio personality Don Imus said
Obama’s economic plan isn’t good for growth
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The new buzzword in Washington is “pivot,” used to describe a fundamental change in
Obama takes a moral stand
Washington Post: President Obama’s pronouncement on stem cell research last week, as we noted at the
Latin America must avoid upheaval
Opinion: New estimates from the World Bank predict that the world financial crisis will produce 6 million new
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
Austin film fans get peek at ‘Bruno’
AUSTIN, Texas — Some of the wildest scenes in the upcoming Sacha Baron Cohen comedy “Bruno” were
Obama plan targets small businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday offered a fresh package of aid to small
GOP uses red herring in economic recovery fight
Opinion: WASHINGTON — There are without a doubt competing views of the appropriate role of government in the
After rally, stocks give up gains
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street broke a four-day advance Monday as a rally in financial stocks fizzled
U.S. must deal with drug problem now
Opinion: When the intense violence of illegal drug-trafficking was causing a commotion several hours away by
Glib comparisons to the Holocaust hide the truth
Opinion: Glib comparisons to the Holocaust hide the truth EDITOR: In a March 12 letter, “A new era with
Church is chosen for Miner-Ragan late May wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Kalah Marie Miner, daughter of Larry and Pamela
Miss Thompson, Mr. Horwath set wedding date
BOARDMAN — Dennis and Betty Jane Thompson of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Blasting AIG, president vows to block bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joining a wave of public anger, President Barack Obama blistered insurance giant
Border Patrol uses music to deter illegal crossings
WASHINGTON — To its arsenal of agents, fences and stealthy sensors skirting our nation’s southern
Ohio college concerned about investment
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Leaders of Bowling Green State University don’t know if a $15 million
U.S. military says jets shot down Iranian surveillance aircraft
BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. jets shot down an Iranian unmanned surveillance aircraft last month over Iraqi
U.N. head’s criticism of U.S. is unjustified
Editorial: Given the rising tide of protectionism in this country due to the national economic crisis, use of
After Dora uproar, Nick and Mattel soothe moms
NEW YORK — When toy maker Mattel, working with Nickelodeon, announced earlier this month that a
Waiting-room cell phone calls annoy others
Dear Heloise: A reader wrote about using the waiting time in a doctor’s office to use her cell phone
Harassed teen is pregnant because of rape
Dear Annie: My situation is tough. I am a pregnant teenager, 16 to be exact. Aside from my family
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Run of P (Stokes)5.204.003.20 Shweeet (Hernandez)5.804.40
Today is Tuesday, March 17, the 76th day of 2009. There are 289 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, March 17, the 76th day of 2009. There are 289 days left in the year. On this date
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