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Mooney teens charged in assault in Canfield plead innocent
CANFIELD — Teenagers charged in connection with a Feb. 22 assault at a Timber Run Drive home have
Pre-disciplinary hearing set Friday for Warren’s police chief
WARREN — The city’s safety-service director has written administrative charges against police Chief
Stimulus money will aid food program for seniors
YOUNGSTOWN — About $250,000 from the federal economic stimulus package is going to fund programs
Youngstown police looking for truck involved in hit-and-run death
YOUNGSTOWN — The victim of a hit-and-run incident on South Avenue has died, according to a police
Two cycling to California to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — Scott Finamore and Sam Malaska have been riding bicycles together for years. They’ve
New Castle police chief outlines his plans for stimulus money
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle’s police chief says he plans to make good use of nearly $123,000 his
New Castle teen faces charges for threatening off-duty cop
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An off-duty Sharon police officer was threatened at a city playground by a
Watkins weighs in on corpse abuse
COLUMBUS — Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has voiced his support for legislation
Ohio Senate honors three for lake rescues
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate honored three state parks employees from northeastern Ohio for their
Ohioans grudgingly support presidents mortgage bailout plan
COLUMBUS — Ohioans think President Barack Obama’s mortgage bailout is unfair but necessary in
GOP nixes Ohio construction zone cameras
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Senate Republicans have thrown a roadblock in front of a proposal to let
Liberty schools accepting limited applications for open enrollment
LIBERTY — Liberty Local School District is accepting a limited number of applications for open
Updated arts & crafts booklets for 2009 Canfield Fair now available
CANFIELD — The updated arts and crafts category booklets for the 2009 Canfield Fair are available 9
Decorations must be removed before March 27 at Forest Lawn Cemetery
BOARDMAN — All decorations must be removed from graves at Forest Lawn Cemetery before March 27,
Youngstown Christian School scores in academic decathlon
YOUNGSTOWN — It was Youngstown Christian School’s first trip to the Ohio State Championship of the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will serve a Lenten breakfast from 7 to
AN INSTANT CLASSIC
Last-second 3 lifts YCS past Kennedy Caleb Yanno hit the game-winner in a regional semifinal.
Brawl case goes to court
11 students to be arraigned today CANFIELD — The legal process begins today for one Canfield
AAC Blue teams take the stage
Campbell Memorial and LaBrae have challenges tonight in the Division III regional in Canton.
Rep. Hagan incensed over AIG bonuses
COLUMBUS — Outrage over big-money bonuses paid to executives of companies bailed out with tax
Bowker, Mosley named 2nd team All-Ohioans
COLUMBUS — Four area players earned the highest honors on the Associated Press Division III and IV
Rapid start has MV in control
The Phantoms’ 4-1 win keeps them nine points ahead of Team USA. YOUNGSTOWN — A four-goal
Union officials: Mayor Williams is ‘jumping the gun’
Laying off 30 police officers is ‘insane,’ the head of the Youngstown patrol union says.
Trumbull Children Services removes heroin addicts’ kids
A drug called Suboxone is being used successfully for addiction treatment. WARREN — Over a
Thunder players getting crash course in camp
NILES — Absorption might be the key word during week two of preseason camp for Mahoning Valley
Judge: Council can't change this court
The judge said council has no authority over her court. EAST LIVERPOOL — The elimination of
She should try to forgive her husband’s family for rudeness
Dear Annie: My husband’s brother and his wife recently moved back home after living away for several
Vienna coffee mix makes a flavor to savor
Dear Heloise: How can I get the recipe for Vienna coffee mix? I used to make it all the time, and
Child soldier talks of death
Opinion: THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The testimony would have been chilling coming from anyone. But it was
Today is Wednesday, March 18, the 77th day of 2009. There are 288 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, March 18, the 77th day of 2009. There are 288 days left in the year. On this
Grant for meal program
Grant for meal program WARREN — Trumbull Mobile Meals has received a grant for $2,000 from The
Salem officials reduce spending in case revenue from taxes drops
The mayor said the city hopes to get demolition funds to tear down more blighted homes than usual.
Obama and Congress knew about AIG bonuses long ago
WASHINGTON (AP) —Cue the outrage. For months, the Obama administration and members of Congress
Soldier thanks Harding students
The fourth-graders learned the significance of touching the lives of others. If the kids in
Sci Fi geeks blast Syfy name change
Trying to sound less geeky and, perhaps, save an extra letter on its office stationery, the Sci Fi
“I would suggest the first thing that would make me feel a little bit better towards them if
Opinion: “I would suggest the first thing that would make me feel a little bit better towards them if they’d
CEO: Bankruptcy could kill GM
WASHINGTON — Facing a March 31 deadline for the government to accept its restructuring plan and
a few ideas \ 31 ways to dress up pancakes
1. Butter. 2. Maple syrup. 3. Confectioners’ sugar. 4. Whipped cream. 5. Creme anglais. 6.
Pittsburgh holds off YSU rally at Eastwood
Eric Marzec hit a long home run for the Penguins in a 7-6 loss. NILES — The Youngstown State
Ohio’s legislative process shouldn’t be mysterious
Editorial: Ohio’s legislative process shouldn’t be mysterious It’s been 10 years since the Ohio General
Time for Sen. Specter to join the Democrats
Opinion: I’m talking to you, Arlen Specter. You might want to do yourself a favor by switching teams and
Do-anything tool: 12-inch frying pan
Only one pan is big enough to inspire great recipes and devotion from its users — the 12-inch frying
Civil war rages within Republican Party
Opinion: As if it is not enough that they have been decimated by the Democrats in the past couple of
Shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured
The second victim of the early Tuesday shooting died at the hospital. YOUNGSTOWN — A
‘Sopranos’ creator returning to HBO
‘Sopranos’ creator returning to HBO NEW YORK — HBO says it’s teaming up again with David Chase,
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog PITTSBURGHPick’emMinnesota TAMPA BAY6-7Cincinnati
Stock market resumes rally after upbeat housing report
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors restarted Wall Street’s rally Tuesday, buying financial and homebuilder
Home economics: Families doing their own chores
Beth Rogers is taking the family’s finances into her own hands — literally. The 35-year-old from
Shareholders meeting site moved to Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. has decided to move its annual meeting from Wilmington, Del., to
Decision time on Mideast for Obama
Opinion: Hillary Rodham Clinton tiptoed oh-so-carefully around the Israel-Palestine issue on her recent trip
Canfield’s plan to build town hall is questioned
Opinion: Canfield’s plan to build town hall is questioned EDITOR: I went to the Canfield Township
Perfect pancakes: Pointers, steps and strategies to make the hottest hot cakes
The secret to making perfect pancakes is obvious, according to Carla Connett: “The very simple
LOOKING FOR LUCK: Residents at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland spent part of the St.
LOOKING FOR LUCK: Residents at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland spent part of the St. Patrick’s Day
Cut and paste to be in iPhones
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. is updating its software for iPhones so that users can cut,
Optimism abounds at SXSW
NEW YORK — For the nearly 2,000 acts performing at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, this week,
INCOME TAX COLLECTIONS
INCOME TAX COLLECTIONS Youngstown City administration officials expect another down year for
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x-10 5 4 u-A 8 5 3 v-K 8 6 w-A 10 4 WEST EAST
Pet first-aid course offered at discount
BOARDMAN — Throughout March, the American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter, 8392 Tod Lane, is partnering
$1.5M in levy funds to be allocated today
A new senior center is opening soon in Johnston Township. WARREN — Trumbull County
Amish farmer jailed in outhouse case
EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania Amish farmer was sentenced Tuesday to 90 days in jail
SPECIAL THANKS: Above, Pvt. Adam Brooks passes out army stickers to the students in Carol
SPECIAL THANKS: Above, Pvt. Adam Brooks passes out army stickers to the students in Carol Rappach’s
Congress should restrict BPA
Congress should restrict BPA Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sunoco says it has begun restricting
What’s next for gas prices?
NEW YORK (AP) — Each year around this time, gas prices begin to rise and continue to do so well into
Outrage over AIG bonuses grows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Talking tougher by the hour, livid Democrats confronted beleaguered insurance
Betancourt hopes he’ll bounce back for Indians
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Rafael Betancourt glances around the Cleveland Indians’ spring training
Thiel College president-elect and wife pledge $100,000
The college’s next president came to the reception with a big surprise. GREENVILLE, Pa. — When
Officials delivering meals for elderly
WARREN — Several Trumbull County mayors and a Brookfield Township trustee will be among hundreds of
Refuse company pleads guilty; agrees to pay fine
The company misidentified the origin of waste from Trumbull County, which lowered the fees it paid.
AREA STORES
AREA STORES The bulk of Goodwill’s revenue comes from its eight retail stores in Columbiana,
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Charlotte 112, Toronto 86 Portland 103, Memphis 92 Houston 95, New Orleans 84
Pittsburgh needs Blair on the floor
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s nothing small about Pitt’s massive DeJuan Blair, whose hard-to-move body
Obesity takes years off lives, study finds
LONDON (AP) — Being obese can take years off your life and in some cases may be as dangerous as
Kennedy Catholic reaches state championship game
CLARION — The 1-2 scoring punch of Kyle Randall and Aundra Jones proved too much for Elk County
Support is growing for passenger rail
COLUMBUS (AP) — Five professional sports teams have joined a growing coalition pushing for passenger
Penn State advances in NIT with overtime win
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Talor Battle scored eight of his game-high 24 points in overtime and tied
Canfield assault
Canfield assault According to Canfield police, 14 Cardinal Mooney High School students arrived
James hits in clutch
CLEVELAND (AP) — There was a dramatic shot, a questionable call — or two — in the closing seconds
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Dont F (Davila)4.003.202.20 Majarti (Hernandez)10.405.60
Lead law raises questions about children’s books
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Could a vintage, dogeared copy of “The Cat in the Hat” or “Where the Wild
Morehead State sheds 25-year futility streak
DAYTON (AP) — Morehead State didn’t need a Chief on the boards to get its first NCAA victory in a 25
BOYS BASKETBALL Regional tournaments division iv
BOYS BASKETBALL Regional tournaments division iv At Canton Fieldhouse Tuesday’s scores
Colorado woman dies in fire when gas pump explodes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A convenience-store gasoline pump caught fire and exploded Tuesday,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Columbiana Youth — have a Night at the Races Saturday at 7 p.m. Call (330) 482-5999 ext.
Police seek driver involved in hit-skip
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for a vehicle that struck a man on South Avenue on Tuesday evening
Bush keeps mum on Obama
Bush keeps mum on Obama CALGARY, Alberta — Former President George W. Bush says he won’t criticize
NIT \ Tuesday’s other games
Davidson 70, South Carolina 63 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Stephen Curry scored 32 points as Davidson started
Malkin’s 5 points power Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin was held scoreless in three of his previous five games, and he
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6:30 p.m., board room of Jr./Sr. high
New poll shows drop in Strickland’s approval ratings
The governor still earns higher ratings than his potential GOP challengers. COLUMBUS — Gov.
Secondhand recession
Sales are up at agency’s retail stores, but revenue is down Across-the-board pay cuts,
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health can pay employee wages and benefits and vendors after a laundry list
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health can pay employee wages and benefits and vendors after a laundry list of
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