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Local emergency workers may be heading to Haiti
YOUNGSTOWN — The North Eastern Ohio Disaster Medical Assistance Team is gearing up for possible deployment to Haiti.
7th District court denies appeal in Brown death penalty case
YOUNGSTOWN — Barring action by another court, the execution of convicted murderer Mark Aaron Brown can go forward as scheduled Thursday.
State financial aid options available for Ohio farmers
State financial aid options available for Ohio farmers
Judge apparent target of Pa. court graffiti threat
Judge apparent target of Pa. court graffiti threat
Remaining portion of Westlake Terrace development to be razed, new structures built
New structures to be built at Westlake Terrance homes
Ohio lawmakers weighing renewal of job-creation program
Ohio lawmakers weighing renewal of job-creation program
'Avatar,' 'The Hurt Locker,' leads Oscar nominations
Avatar, The Hurt Locker, leads Oscar nominations
Pa. woman charged for snowball attack on bus driver
Pa. woman charged for snowball attack on bus driver
Family of deceased Pittsburgh Steelers' player sues hospital, doctors
Family of deceased Steelers player sues hospital, doctors
Hip-Hop concert to benefit Haiti relief efforts is Wednesday in Youngstown
Benefit concert for Haiti is Wednesday
Groundhogs have different opinions on winter's duration
Groundhogs have different opinions on winter's future
Dr. Charles A. Crans honored as 2009 distinguished physican
Dr. Charles A. Crans is 2009 distinguished physician for 2009
Execution date set for Trumbull County death-row inmate
Execution date set for Trumbull County inmate
Houser freed from jail in Nov. after judge slashed bail
YOUNGSTOWN — The 18-year-old accused of murdering an 80-year-old woman in a church parking lot had
Football league with a purpose
Ray Marrow wants to develop good players and community role models. YOUNGSTOWN — A new indoor
Lyell banged up, bummed out
The Niles native lost to Germany’s Sebastian Sylvester on Saturday in an IBF middleweight title
Lowellville dominates W. Reserve
ITCL SHOWDOWN The Rockets overcame a sluggish start to claim a 61-37 victory. LOWELLVILLE —
Youngstown State gets 2 more from Mooney
Zach Larson and Eric Franklin made their decisions within minutes of each other. YOUNGSTOWN
Hubbard pastor makes pilgrimage to praise Phil
HUBBARD — The Rev. Timothy O’Neill has traveled on a secular pilgrimage for some 25 years. At 4
Execution set Thursday for killer of 2 men
A three-judge panel in Youngstown will hear a last-minute appeal at 2 p.m. today. COLUMBUS — A
Spartans happy with a victory on Senior Night
BOARDMAN — The Boardman Spartans were looking for a little kick-start before they resumed Federal
Friend hopes Facebook page forces suspect’s extradition
The page contains photos of the pilot from his youth and more recently, plus letters written about
Of Valleys’ 5 Congress members, Ryan has lowest campaign fund
YOUNGSTOWN — Among the five U.S. House members representing the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, Tim
Letson proposes public contest to redraw districts
Another legislator also is proposing a revamped redistricting plan. COLUMBUS — Democrats in
YSU gets long trip on Feb. 20
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s basketball team will take on UC-Riverside in the 2010
Students in Hubbard learn about cancer, walk laps to fight it
SURVIVOR WALK: Members of the Fisher family joined their adopted grandma, Patty Boyle, for her survivor walk at the Relay for Life at St. Patrick School in Hubbard. From left, John, 12; Patty Boyle; Joe, 10; Michelle; and Billy, 13, walk in the gymnasium at St. Patrick School.
Business Digest
REGION Some Dominion East Ohio customers to pay less CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio customers
Worst of the worst: ‘Land of the Lost,’ ‘Transformers’
LOS ANGELES — “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” made a fortune. “Land of the Lost” tanked.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers Finance and Legislation Committee, 6:30 p.m., council Caucus Room 11.
Haiti: Baptists may be tried in US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s prime minister said Monday it’s clear to him that the 10
Recognizing a psychopath
Opinion: Recognizing a psychopath EDITOR: Special corporate interests already had American democracy on
Female bomber kills 54 pilgrims in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — A female suicide bomber detonated her explosives inside a way station for Shiite
Payton keeps Saints loose
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Sean Payton had taken a few pages from the playbook of the late coaching great
Kansas, UConn top AP polls
After three weeks of not being No. 1, Kansas moved back to the top of The Associated Press’ college
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2010. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Obama should adopt some GOP ideas
Opinion: President Obama was right to converse with congressional Republicans last Friday in Baltimore.
high-tech funds
high-tech funds Eligible to bid Here is a list of entities eligible to be lead applicant for one
Parents announce Jenkins-DeLuca engagement
The engagement of Wendy D. Jenkins and Jason M. DeLuca, both of 500 Homewood Ave. SE, Warren, is
The legacy of Mao Zedong is mass murder
Opinion: Can you name the greatest mass murderer of the 20th century? No, it wasn’t Hitler or Stalin. It was
No foul play suspected in deaths of couple found outside home
FRANKLIN, Ohio (AP) — Coroner’s officials in southwest Ohio said preliminary results from autopsies
Obama budget also serves as political-strategy map
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s budget, formally unveiled Monday to set federal spending
It’s time to coordinate care for the frail elderly
Opinion: Since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid nearly 45 years ago, the government has operated on the
GROUNDHOG BUDDY: The Rev. Timothy O’Neill, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Hubbard, holds
GROUNDHOG BUDDY: The Rev. Timothy O’Neill, pastor of St. Patrick Church in Hubbard, holds mementos
FAMILY REACTS: Al Milano of Youngstown talks to reporters about the arrest of an 18-year-old man in
FAMILY REACTS: Al Milano of Youngstown talks to reporters about the arrest of an 18-year-old man in
Crosby’s hat trick leads Pens past Buffalo, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Ryan Miller likely will meet up again in three weeks, this time
S. Range doubles up rival
NORTH LIMA — South Range has the poor economy to thank for the arrival of first-year coach Wayne
Students accused of drinking alcohol at Canfield school event
CANFIELD — City police and school officials are investigating a weekend incident in which a group of
Haiti’s future depends on trees
Opinion: Presidents, rock stars and business leaders from around the world are pledging hundreds of millions
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis SUSPECT ARRAIGNED: Jamar Houser, 18, of Volney Road was arraigned
Exxon Mobil posts lowest annual profit since ’02
NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s earnings were cut by more than half to $19.3 billion in 2009, the
Some Third Frontier job funds going to those on short list
COLUMBUS (AP) — A panel controlled by the governor has hand-picked contenders in the latest round of
Repairs to start this week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota apologized to its customers Monday and said a piece of steel about the size
Drunken Rip Torn thought he was home
Drunken Rip Torn thought he was home LITCHFIELD, Conn. — Rip Torn was so intoxicated when he broke
HELOISE: St. Jude’s Ranch collects card fronts to help kids
Dear Readers: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children has helped neglected and abused children for many years.
Millcreek center receives grant from Bender fund
Millcreek center receives grant from Bender fund YOUNGSTOWN — Millcreek Children’s Center has
American generosity shines
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: The pictures of devastation and the horrific numbers of dead and injured only
Time Warner changes high-def channels
AKRON — Time Warner Cable is changing its digital channel lineup to make it easier for viewers to
PGA’s wedge dispute will not go quietly
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ping chairman John Solheim has reminded the PGA Tour that it can’t make a separate
Warren man facing numerous charges agrees to plea deal
Police said the man attacked the woman on two separate occasions. YOUNGSTOWN — A Warren man
Police union OKs lower starting salary
City council expects to approve the contract proposal Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN — The union
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Deneja Phillips, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 31. Amanda Wojciak and Jason
Metro Digest
Youngstown raises city water rate 8.75% YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s water rate increased 8.75 percent
2 more workers take buyouts, leave board’s nursing division
The health department is down to four full-time nurses and one part-time nurse. YOUNGSTOWN —
Yearlong policy review planned on gays in service
Yearlong policy review planned on gays in service WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates
Franklin County clerk of courts will seek Dem nod for office of Ohio secretary of state
COLUMBUS — A clerk of courts from central Ohio will seek the Democratic nomination for secretary of
Owner: Mexican eatery is new deal
‘Whatever happened before has nothing to do with us,’ the new owner said. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Curbstoners honor Ursuline football team
BOARDMAN — As the first school in the Valley to record back-to-back state football championships, it
Canfield man to face OVI, drug charges
BOARDMAN — A Canfield man is scheduled to appear in court today, accused of driving his vehicle into
LeBron playing like an MVP for Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James bobbed his head to the familiar beat, grooving to a chant that has
Freeney still uncertain for game
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The hope is that Dwight Freeney will play in Sunday’s Super Bowl for
Verdict in murder trial good news for America
Editorial: There are two encouraging aspects to the guilty verdict against Scott Roeder, the unrepentant
States seeking to ban mandatory health insurance
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Although President Barack Obama’s push for a health-care overhaul has
New coaches face a challenge
For Brian Kelly, Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley, the first priority at their new jobs was just keeping
Study: Fish oil might prevent psychosis
CHICAGO (AP) — Fish-oil pills may be able to save some young people with signs of mental illness
FROM YOUNGSTOWN WITH LOVE: Area veterans and children from Zion Lutheran Church in Youngstown made
FROM YOUNGSTOWN WITH LOVE: Area veterans and children from Zion Lutheran Church in Youngstown made
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carl J. Ervin III, 39, of 854 E. Florida Ave., and Leah A.
Family seeks justice for woman found slain in her home in ’02
NILES — The family of Jane E. Kleese, who was found dead at the bottom of the basement stairs of her
Austintown and Canfield police calls
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Jan. 22 Criminal
A wet start to week in Miami
The teams are making contingency plans in case the wet weather continues through Sunday. FORT
Kent State routs Northern Illinois
KENT — Justin Greene scored 18 points and Kent State routed Northern Illinois 76-46 on Monday night
LIGHTING LUMINARIA: Allison Naples, a senior at Ursuline High School, lights the first of many
LIGHTING LUMINARIA: Allison Naples, a senior at Ursuline High School, lights the first of many
Fire district to use grant for fitness program
Fire district to use grant for fitness program CANFIELD — The Cardinal Joint Fire District
Pedal maker thrust into spotlight as recalls widen
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — CTS Corp. was honored three times by Toyota for the quality of the accelerator
Engineering program to be added
The college plans to become a university and add an engineering school. ALLIANCE — To
Hearing to focus on Hanni conduct
A disciplinary board hearing will be 9:30 a.m. Feb. 22. YOUNGSTOWN — A local lawyer faces a
What to do if you own car in recall
LOS ANGELES — Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it has a repair to stop one cause of unintended
Farm-animal housing could be on Nov. ballot
COLUMBUS (AP) — Animal-rights groups are gearing up to ask Ohio voters to approve changes in how
ANNIES’ MAILBOX: Brother needs to get away from abusive wife
Dear Annie: My brother is smart, nice and a good person. The problem is, he married the worst
REUNIONS
• Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m.
groundhog day Fun facts
History: The celebration of Groundhog Day began with Pennsylvania’s earliest settlers. They brought
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