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21-year-old man gets life sentence for raping 2-year-old girl
WARREN — Mark D. Hamilton, 21, formerly of Rocky Mountain N.C., and North River Road, Warren
Operation of former deck construction company puzzled by lawsuit filed against the business
WARREN — The operator of the former deck construction company Deck Creations says she doesn’t
Warren plans to use stimulus money to bring back laid-off cops
WARREN — The Warren Police Department will attempt to use federal stimulus money to help in an
City meeting with unions produces few results
YOUNGSTOWN — You wouldn’t know that members of city council, the administration and employee union
Pact awarded to expand Goldie Road in Liberty
LIBERTY — Township officials have awarded Foust Construction Inc. of Girard a contract for the
Can vacant Kress building downtown be saved?
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp. should know soon if the vacant
Labor Department awards $8 million in aid to Ohio autoworkers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $8 million in grants to assist laid-off auto workers in Ohio.
West Corp. donates 5,827 pounds of food
YOUNGSTOWN — West Corporation in Niles held a food drive to help feed hungry families in the
National College students seek restoration of grant funding
LIBERTY — Students at the National College campus, 3487 Belmont Ave., will stage a rally at 11 a.m.
New GM chief: Expect more plants to close
General Motors Corp.'s new chief executive said Tuesday that more of the automaker's plants could close as part of GM's effort to meet new, tougher requirements for government aid.
Chicago Sun-Times files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — The Sun-Times Media Group, owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and dozens of suburban
Mahoning commissioners pass $62M 2009 budget with big cuts to sheriff, prosecutor’s office
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners today approved a $62,841,000 full-year, general-fund
Ford has a better idea: Buyer protection
Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it is offering a payment protection plan to help reassure consumers who may be putting off buying a new car because of worries about losing their job.
Washington Post: Ryan to run for lieutenant governor
The Washington Post is reporting on its Web site that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, “will
Leetonia prepares to supply water to new library
LEETONIA — On Wednesday, the Leetonia Water Department will flush out the new eight-inch waterline
Double murderer settles lawsuit over medical care
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A convicted double murderer has settled a federal lawsuit claiming he has received
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Fairfield Waterford High School Class of 1959 will meet at 6 p.m. Monday for dinner at Heck’s
Spaghetti dinner to help Champion cancer patient
Spaghetti dinner to help Champion cancer patient WARREN — A spaghetti and meatball dinner benefit
Canfield Church chosen for Svader, Jarvis wedding
ELLSWORTH — Announced by Joseph and Stella Svader, 6987 Duck Creek Road, is the engagement and
Miss McCambridge, Mr. Gruber to wed at Saxon Club
NEW WATERFORD — Lauren L. McCambridge, 14838 Macklin Road, New Springfield, and Joseph C. Gruber of
Amy Sponcil, Brent Shaffer plan a June wedding
NEW WATERFORD — Marjorie Sponcil, 46062 New England Square, New Waterford, announces the engagement
May wedding for Miss Koulianos and Mr. Limperos
CAMPBELL — Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Koulianos, 324 Porter Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Parents announce Rutana-Zitkovic wedding plans
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Melissa Rutana, 77 Foster Drive, New Middletown, and Eric
April wedding set for Michael Calzo and Jessica Davis
YOUNGSTOWN — Announced by the prospective groom’s parents is the engagement of Michael John Calzo IV
Hope lingers in Lordstown
LORDSTOWN — Some are banking on Lordstown’s future in the face of more hardship facing General
Williams has plan to avert 34 layoffs
Youngstown council and the administration will meet with union leaders today. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mahoning commissioners expected to OK $62M budget, worker layoffs
Even with passage of the 2009 measure, many uncertainties remain. YOUNGSTOWN — Even after
McDonald graduate aims for title
McDonald graduate aims for title Is this the year that Iowa State University senior gymnast
MRDD client earns praise for his work ethic
Gilboy received the MRDD Board’s Special Recognition Award for putting out a fire. CANFIELD —
Board avoiding layoffs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections is reducing its part-time staff, combining
Champion High gives ’05 graduate royal send-off to Miss USA Pageant
Miss Ohio USA Natasha Vivoda had almost all A’s while taking honors classes. CHAMPION —
Dayton’s ECHL hockey team won’t play in the fall
Mayor Jay Williams won’t talk about specific teams, concerned it could ‘jeopardize a potential
LaRicca still believes in teaching fundamentals
The former boys basketball coach in Warren is now working with youths. BOARDMAN — Bob LaRicca
Naked PETA women to protest at KFC that Kaluza managed
YOUNGSTOWN — Customers might encounter thighs and other body parts inside and outside the South
Hubbard Road man on trial in rapes of 2 teenage girls
YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher DeWitt abused his position of trust by raping two teenage girls as they
Rehab gym addition will allow Briarfield Manor to add patients
AUSTINTOWN — A 3,200-square-foot addition to the Briarfield Manor will help the facility be more
Hafner homers in Tribe victory; Bucs edge Reds
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Travis Hafner hit his first homer since October shoulder surgery and Carl Pavano
Francisco doesn’t take starting job for granted
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — For the first time in his career, Ben Francisco is beginning the season with
Tiger reminds golf fans what they were missing
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was down to his last shot at Bay Hill, tied for the lead as he
Talks delay hearing for Giants’ Burress
NEW YORK (AP) — Plaxico Burress will return to court today in his gun possession case as his lawyers
Neighbor needs to keep an eye out for aging ‘Tillie’
Dear Annie: My next-door neighbor, “Tillie,” is in her 90s. She is able-bodied, but her mind is
Stimulus funds for Ohio schools to be changed
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland plans to change the way his budget proposal accounts for
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace John and Danielle Trafficante, Boardman, boy, March 24.
SPECIAL PAY
SPECIAL PAY Youngstown workers Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams is proposing the elimination of
LaRicca back in coaching
LaRicca back in coaching Former Warren Western Reserve and Harding basketball coach Bob LaRicca
Surprising Louisville headed to Final Four
RALEIGH, N.C. — As the Louisville Cardinals circled around to cut down the nets for the first time,
Lawmakers reach transportation budget agreement
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio would pursue federal funding to establish passenger rail along major cities,
FDA: Don’t eat pistachios
FDA: Don’t eat pistachios FRESNO, Calif. — Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to
Wagoner leaves with $23M in compensation
NEW YORK (AP) — Former General Motors Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner won’t get a
MAHONING COMMISSIONERS
MAHONING COMMISSIONERS Budget vote today Mahoning County commissioners will adopt the permanent
Attorneys in rape case not paid, ask to withdraw
WARREN — The retrial of Martin E. Warren of Champion on a charge of raping a 13-year-old girl will
Philadelphia news execs got bonuses before bankruptcy
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Top executives of Philadelphia Newspapers received year-end bonuses in December,
Many turn to selling jewelry to get cash
CLEVELAND (AP) — With the price of gold over $900 an ounce, people struggling to make ends meet amid
Pa. company sues forest service over drilling
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service is illegally refusing to allow energy companies to drill
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Cleveland 102, Dallas 74 Toronto 134, Chicago 129, OT Atlanta 86, L.A. Lakers
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Empire Bill (Barria)2.802.202.20 Wildnativewarrior
Pathologist: No signs of struggle in drowning
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A forensic pathologist who testified Monday in the trial of an Ohio man accused
INSIDE
INSIDE ÓÅò Oklahoma’s Blake Griffin highlights the Associated Press All-American men’s college
The National Weather Service confirmed that Sunday’s severe weather in south-central
The National Weather Service confirmed that Sunday’s severe weather in south-central Pennsylvania
Ankle bracelet problem lands teacher in jail
Ankle bracelet problem lands teacher in jail WARREN — A Warren City Schools physical education
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Trumbull County Commissioners, 9 a.m., Trumbull Career Center, Lecture Hall A,
2 Amish teens killed in Pa. car crash
GORDONVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A pair of teen Amish brothers from the same small community where a gunman
Auto plan
AUTO PLAN At a glance A look at the Obama administration’s plan for General Motors Corp. and
Man gets 15 days on amended charge
WARREN — A 26-year-old Homewood Avenue Southeast man will spend 15 days in Trumbull County Jail for
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog BOSTON6-7Tampa Bay DETROIT51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Washington
District attorney to review shooting
MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County District Attorney says he will review reports of an episode in which
Valley residents give one another support
Opinion: Valley residents give one another support EDITOR, I am defiantly Pro-Valley. This December, I
Shooting suspect in N.C. may have been after wife
CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) — A painter accused of shooting up a North Carolina nursing home may have been
Business news digest
NATION Sprint loses ground; chief makes $14.2 million KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp.
2 will face charges
BROOKFIELD — Two males will face criminal charges in a car theft in Sharon, Pa., that led to a
Hartnett hospitalized with stomach trouble
Hartnett hospitalized with stomach trouble LOS ANGELES — Josh Hartnett’s publicist says the 30-
Woman pleads innocent in stabbing
WARREN — A 49-year-old city woman pleaded innocent to a charge of felonious assault after her live-
“They’re lowballing deliberately. They deliberately cut the numbers so the consumer has
“They’re lowballing deliberately. They deliberately cut the numbers so the consumer has to pay more
Court denies request to delay execution
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has denied the request of a death row inmate who wants his
Holden, Randall top Pa. teams
Marsell Holden of Farrell was named player of the year in Class AAA and Kennedy Catholic’s Kyle
Urban grateful for 2nd chances
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It’s hard to imagine Keith Urban choosing a more appropriate title for his
Federal court blocks charges
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a prosecutor from filing child-
All-Star hoops pit area’s top seniors
Not ready for high school basketball season to end? Not sure what you’ll watch before Saturday’s
Today is Tuesday, March 31, the 90th day of 2009. There are 275 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, March 31, the 90th day of 2009. There are 275 days left in the year. On this date
Oversight tightening up for auto industry
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is dealing with the beleaguered auto industry more sternly than
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Oriental J. Williams, 33, of 2520 Flintridge Drive #6,
Winter storm is latest test for Fargo’s levees
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A blizzard battered North Dakota on Monday, threatening to create wind-whipped
A step toward openness
A step toward openness Miami Herald: President Barack Obama took a long step forward recently to
Rally on hold in wake of rejection
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s March rally is on hold after the White House rejected turnaround plans
Obama’s Afghan strategy is broad
Opinion: Now that President Obama has announced his new strategy for Afghanistan, you may be focused on the
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 3-3-2 (white ball) Pick 4, 2-7-9-9 Classic
Once-a-day heart combo pill shows promise in study
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A single daily pill that combines aspirin and four blood pressure and
A rookie can lose more than games
Opinion: Someone once said that, for every rookie you have on your starting team in the National Football
Netflix increasing fees for Blu-ray
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Online DVD rental leader Netflix Inc. is raising its prices for Blu-ray discs
Keeping a blacklist, insurers shun those on certain meds
MIAMI — Trying to buy health insurance on your own and have gallstones? You’ll automatically be
Blue Jackets are close to first NHL playoffs
COLUMBUS (AP) — Without looking at a calendar, it’s easy to tell it’s playoff time at Ken
MAHONING MRDD
MAHONING MRDD By the numbers The number of individuals served by programs of the Mahoning County
New chief: Greater risk of bankruptcy at GM
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.’s new chief executive said Monday there’s a greater risk that
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT It was incorrectly reported in Monday’s edition that the Struthers City law
“So often we rob tomorrow’s memories by today’s economies.”
“So often we rob tomorrow’s memories by today’s economies.” John Mason Brown American critic and
Sales tax Local collections
Sales tax receipts for January, compared with January 2008: Columbiana County: $1.29 million, up
Get credit flowing by building confidence
Opinion: By any standard I’ve observed over the course of my 55-year career in finance, stock market values
INSURANCE COMPANIES
INSURANCE COMPANIES What do they have on you? By law, data-mining companies are required to tell
Bail out consumers from high bank overdraft fees
Opinion: Who in their right mind would want to pay an extra $27 for a $2 cup of coffee? Probably not many
Obama’s support for Detroit was a rattling clunker
Editorial: Obama’s support for Detroit was a rattling clunker Autoworkers gave President Barack Obama strong
Neighbors criticize site of possible police training
COLUMBUS (AP) — A private law enforcement training facility proposed in a rural community just miles
Analysts stay upbeat about Valley plant
The Lordstown car plant should survive a presidential call for further restructuring of General Motors Corp. — if the automaker itself lives on, analysts say.
Government offers free consumer information
Dear Readers: With the economy the way it is, we are all looking for ways to stretch our budgets.
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