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Troopers shoot and kill man who fired at them in Mercer County
MERCER, Pa. — A man was killed and a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was wounded in a shootout
Baard rules out federal funds for proposed Wellsville plant
WELLSVILLE — A proposed coal-to-fuel plant will not seek federal loan guarantees in order to keep
Warren gym teacher faces menacing charge
WARREN — A physical education teacher for the city school district has pleaded innocent to a felony
Austintown man charged a second time with gross sexual imposition
WARREN — An Austintown man who works at a Howland drive-through store was in Warren Municipal Court
City can seize and demolish Grenga Machine
YOUNGSTOWN — A magistrate’s decision has cleared the way for the city to seize and demolish the
Traffic violations lead to drug and weapon charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a couple of traffic violations led to the arrest of a Jackson Street man on
Got $150 million? Here’s the house for you
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The widow of producer Aaron Spelling is placing “The Manor” in the exclusive
Three Warren police officers under investigation
WARREN — Two supervisors in the Warren Police Department have been accused of falsifying the time
Woman faces charges of trafficking in marijuana
YOUNGSTOWN — A Falls Avenue woman is free on bond following arraignment on charges of trafficking in
Proposed city budget means layoffs for up to 34
YOUNGSTOWN — Up to 34 city workers would be laid off and about 14 vacant positions would remain
Pastors’ Council plans annual MLK memorial service
YOUNGSTOWN — The Baptist Pastors’ Council of Youngstown will have its annual memorial service to
Meeting tonight in North Lima on proposed changes to Route 626, Western Reserve Road
Meeting tonight in North Lima on proposed changes to Route 626, Western Reserve Road NORTH LIMA —
Austintown man on ‘Millionaire’ show next week
Ed Mitchell knows what it’s like to be alone in the spotlight. After all, the Austintown man was a
Vehicle repair business destroyed by arson
YOUNGSTOWN — Arson is the cause of a fire that destroyed Citywide Enterprises, a vehicle repair
Governor lauds regional cooperation in V&M Star project
YOUNGSTOWN — Regional cooperation among Mahoning Valley leaders is largely responsible for the state
Man’s body found in Youngstown park
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating the apparent homicide of a Bennington Avenue man whose body
Akron will use stimulus funds to fence off ‘suicide’ bridge
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city plans to use federal stimulus money to install fencing on a bridge
Breakfast with bunny at Girard school
Breakfast with bunny at Girard school Girard — St. Rose Home and School Association is sponsoring
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association, Chapter M, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Saturday for
Rail funds boost V&M outlook
COLUMBUS — Officials are hopeful that $20 million in federal stimulus funding will help solidify V&M
Thunder season opens with a rumble
RUMBLE The roster from the 2008 3-13 debacle underwent a major overhaul. Not much has
Poland schools appoint new head of athletics, over some objections
POLAND — The school district has a new athletic administrator, even if not everyone is happy about
Sonnie anxious to play again after knee surgery
Currently rehabbing a knee injury, Sonnie enters his sixth season in af2 — his third with the
Spinner could make team winner
The Steubenville native served in the Air Force, but is now grounded in football. NILES — If
Youths could be judged by peers
The proposed youth court harnesses peer pressure for positive behavior. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
New name brings more to children’s museum
More science, technology, math and engineering exhibits are at the downtown museum.
Phantoms secure edge for first round
Thursday’s 6-2 victory over Alpena kept the team atop the North Division. YOUNGSTOWN — With
Commissioners eye budget cuts, approve 'buy American' measure
The county joined area communities in agreeing to ‘buy American’ for projects funded by federal
How to beat Northland?
Canton Timken coach may have the answer Rick Hairston’s Trojans have been the only team to beat
Investigation of stabbing death continues
The man was stabbed with a pocket knife. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Authorities know who stabbed Thomas
Football combine designed to help prep players get exposure
NILES — Young football players who would like to establish an on-line profile of their development
Valley native paves the way
Poland native Bob Boniface was the lead designer of the Chevrolet Volt, the first electric car to be marketed by General Motors.
Groups have funds to lend businesses
The loan program aims to stimulate the creation of well-paying jobs. HERMITAGE, Pa. — Business
Co-workers pick up slack for lazy employees
Dear Annie: I have been working at my present job for four years. It’s a good company that values
Playhouse Disney: If you go
if you go What: “Playhouse Disney Live!” When: 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Chevrolet
Essential oils mask smell of vinegar cleaner
Dear Heloise: I love your vinegar and water kitchen spray and use it all the time. But, my husband
Valley isn’t being stimulated adequately
Opinion: Over the past few weeks I, and other reporters, have received e-mails from the White House and the
‘MONSTERS VS. ALIENS’ fast facts
‘MONSTERS VS. ALIENS’ Grade: B Directors: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon Running time: 1 hour,
Today's sports events
TODAY 10:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Open de Andalucia. 11 a.m. (SPD) Truck racing: NASCAR practice.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION: What it does
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has been granting wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses for
Sports briefs
ysu Richards, Savage granted 5th year YOUNGSTOWN — YSU seniors Jarvis Richards and Mychal
National Hockey League
National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA x-New
Stimulus targets catch local officials by surprise
Youngstown and Warren are the only communities in the area getting energy stimulus funding.
Former Pa. legislator says he’s innocent of corruption
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A once-powerful former Democratic state lawmaker and a staff aide said
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games Indiana 90, Miami 88 Toronto 115, Milwaukee 106 San Antonio 102, Atlanta 92
Township asks state to review finances
Boardman official looks ahead to 2010 BOARDMAN — The township wants the state auditor’s office
Too big to fail? U.S. pendulum swings to financial restraints
WASHINGTON — Capitalism can’t always be trusted. If you’re too big to fail, you’re too big to make
Ohio man sentenced in school plot in Indiana
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plotting with an Indiana teenager on MySpace to carry out a
Lutheran E. loses, 57-46, in Div. IV state semifinal
COLUMBUS — Make that 785 wins for Dick Kortokrax. Kalida’s coach is the winningest ever in Ohio
Financial system overhaul unveiled
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration Thursday unveiled a sweeping overhaul of the financial
Boys basketball
Boys basketball state semifinals At Value City Arena DIVISION II Circleville Logan Elm
Habitat families will be neighbors
Two Youngstown families will see the walls of their new homes go up Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN —
Company sues for dam repair
YOUNGSTOWN — A water supply company has sued a surveying company, alleging the water company had to
Heaven swims to 10th-place finish
Y-Neptunes ROCHESTER, Mich. — Sarah Heaven, 12, emerged as one of the leaders of the Youngstown
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, 9 a.m., township building, 6844 Strimbu Drive,
OSU’s Mullens jumping to NBA
COLUMBUS (AP) — B.J. Mullens is the latest “one and done” at Ohio State. The 7-foot freshman
7,500 GM workers take retirement incentives
Many of the workers waited until the last minute to turn in their paperwork. DETROIT — About
Giant Eagle files lawsuit in card scam
WARREN — Giant Eagle Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against a Warren company for multiple counts,
Food drive
Food drive WARREN — The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra is participating in the Orchestras Feeding
Teachers have ‘Pull Up Your Pants Day’
MIAMI — It was a new kind of crackdown in the halls of Plantation High on Thursday. The target:
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES Saturday — 7 P.M. 1st—PACE, OPEN HCP, $5,000, 1 Mile MI Category Six,K
WRTA board to solicit bids for office project
The new countywide WRTA board selected a president and vice president. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Quotable
Opinion: “We intend to raise this violation of the Security Council resolution, if it goes forward, in the
Lariccias make good on promise to fund day services program
The program has been operated by the Mahoning County Health District for 31 years. YOUNGSTOWN
Versatility serves Wood well
Being able to do a lot of things well on the basketball court with determination and confidence are
Jobless rolls grow for 10th week in row, but stock market climbs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes that the economy may be poised for a recovery got a splash of reality
Datko family heading to Disney World
The family was told to relax and let the Make-A-Wish Foundation take care of everything. Mykel
Maholm: Bucs’ new staff ace?
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Every time the Pittsburgh Pirates believe they’re developing a staff ace, a
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog HOUSTONEven-6Philadelphia MINNESOTAEven-6Tampa Bay
Social-networking sites calling for volunteers
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — When Kevin Tobosa got word Thursday that a friend needed help building a sandbag
Court to officer: Can’t smell, no job
HARRISBURG (AP) — Police officers who lose their sense of smell also risk losing their jobs, a
Students to receive computers from AT&T
SALEM — AT&T today will give 12 new computers to Columbiana County students in conjunction with
Bonus outrage is misplaced
Opinion: Bonus outrage is misplaced EDITOR: So Rep. Tim Ryan is outraged at the recent news of the AIG
Lawrence Co. will pay security bill
The boy is now being housed in Erie. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County has decided how it will
Tornado injures 20, destroys buildings
MAGEE, Miss. (AP) — Residents in a tornado-ravaged community took advantage of clearing skies
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xQ 7 5 uA J 3 vQ J 4 wK J 10 2 WEST EAST xJ
Monsters vs. Aliens movie review
The animation wizards at Dreamworks leave “Shrek” and “Madagascar” sequels behind, and what do they
“Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.”
“Often the test of courage is not to die but to live.” Vittorio Alfieri Italian dramatist (1749-
Jeff Burton keeps up with rivals, news
PELL CITY, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR driver Jeff Burton doesn’t go through life with the narrow world view
Jamie Foxx focusing on singing over acting
NEW YORK — Barack Obama’s inauguration was clearly an important day for many people — including
Miss Montana pleads innocent to DUI charge
Miss Montana pleads innocent to DUI charge BOZEMAN, Mont. — Miss Montana Jennifer Hepner has been
Obama seeks support in Internet town hall
Obama seeks support in Internet town hall WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama seized the bully
Just say no to bailouts
Opinion: If you wonder why the U.S. stock market now resembles a blue-light special at Kmart, look no farther
Today in history
Today is Friday, March 27, the 86th day of 2009. There are 279 days left in the year. On this date
Bad news worsens for N.D.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Bad news turned dire Thursday for residents scrambling in subfreezing weather to
Pope struggling with his message
VATICAN CITY (AP) — From the Gospel to Google, the church has been seeking ways to announce the word
U.S. adults using too much salt, CDC warns
ATLANTA (AP) — Seven out of 10 Americans should restrict their salt consumption, but very few of
‘LittleBigPlanet’ wins big at game developers awards
‘LittleBigPlanet’ wins big at game developers awards “LittleBigPlanet” sacked the competition to
Chamber awards
Chamber awards The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber honored these men Thursday: David Sweet,
NCAA happy despite attendance drop
Even with attendance down, the NCAA has reason to be happy with the expansion back to 16 sites in
Pittsburgh sees housing boom
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Six years ago, Kathy Wallace and her husband did something unusual in this former
Business briefs
NATION Google to lay off 200 additional workers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google will lay off 200
Stretch of Pa. turnpike to close briefly
HARRISBURG (AP) — A 65-mile stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is to close for five hours starting
Maturing Brian Vickers, Red Bull program are making noise
Brian Vickers is kind of a computer geek. He can’t wait to get his hands on the latest hand-held
Bluffing on the river can pay off
Bluffing on the river isn’t a mainstay of small ball poker, but there are situations when it does
There’s no consensus on global warming
Opinion: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a “finding” to the White House Office of
Man pleads guilty to stealing diesel fuel
HERMITAGE, Pa. (AP) — An asphalt and trucking company owner in eastern Ohio has pleaded guilty to
Boardman Township budget projections
projections Boardman officials want the state auditor’s office to conduct a fiscal analysis. Some
Mahoning County court listings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad S. Manchester, 25, of 2216 Canfield Road #12,
Giving falls short at a time when needs are greatest
Editorial: Giving falls short at a time when needs are greatest The cruel irony of charitable fund raising is
Alternative to 90% tax on bonuses is passed
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the White House through the halls of Congress, Washington is losing its zeal
N. Korea readies rocket for liftoff
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea’s positioning of a rocket on its east coast launchpad
Bonus outrage bad for economy
Opinion: Last fall, a European colleague asked me why Americans didn’t take to the barricades over economic
“Playhouse Disney” coming to town
For toddlers and preschool-age kids (obviously not reading this), the “Playhouse Disney Live!”
Northside bears lion’s share of the debt
If Northside did not face a larger share of Forum’s debt load, it would be making money.
Indians’ Choo is hoping to avoid military call
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo was back in the Cleveland Indians’ lineup Thursday — with his
Developer has 6 more months to pay
The apartment project is to be finished by mid- to late June. YOUNGSTOWN — The developer of
A wagon by any name
A wagon by any name Chicago Tribune: Americans of a certain age have memories, fond or not, of
Woods surges into contention at Bay Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — In their own way, Jason Gore and Tiger Woods changed their fortunes Thursday at
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