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Cedar Point audtions, interviews Friday
SANDUSKY — Cedar Point amusement park will have auditions and interviews Friday for performers, musicians and show technicians for this summer’s live shows.
Pa. woman convicted in pierced kittens case
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A northeastern Pennsylvania woman who marketed “gothic kittens” with ear
Youngstown will stay with two-hiring-list policy
YOUNGSTOWN — Despite concerns by the mayor about lawsuits if Youngstown doesn’t change its policy on
Federal grand jury indicts Youngstown man on embezzlement charges
Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown man on embezzlement charges
YSU presidents will have new home on campus
YOUNGSTOWN — The next president of Youngstown State University will call the Wick-Pollock Inn, 603
Metroplex will boast Clarion hotel
LIBERTY — A Clarion sign will go up May 1, advertising the MetroPlex Hotel and Convention Center as
Services set for Bishop Norman L. Wagner
YOUNGSTOWN — Services for Bishop Norman L. Wagner, 68, who died Saturday in St. Elizabeth Health
Ohio Supreme Court suspends license of Boardman lawyer
Boardman laywer's law license suspended by Ohio Supreme Court
One killed in early morning car wreck
YOUNGSTOWN — An early morning one-car accident has killed one person. Police are not releasing the
Ohio State trustees to vote on ticket price increase proposal
OSU trustees to consider ticket price increase proposal
Choice Hotels International coming to former MetroPlex in Liberty
Choice Hotels International coming to former MetroPlex in Liberty
Western, Pa. lawyer says Canadian wrongly served on jury
W.Pa. lawyer says Canadian wrongly served on jury
Judge admonished after attorney fee paid in coupons
Judge admonished after attorney fee paid in coupons
Pa. man gets life in prison for raping 5-year-old girl
Pa. man gets life in prison for raping 5-year-old girl
Brown arrives at Death House; no decision on clemency
COLUMBUS — Mark Aaron Brown arrived at the Death House at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Michael Jackson family wants harsher charge against doctor
Jackson family wants harsher charge against doctor
Toyoto hit by more than 100 Prius brake complaints
Toyota hit by more than 100 Prius brake complaints
Ohio catching up on sending out state tax booklets
Ohio catching up on sending out state tax booklets
NORAD fighter aircraft will be over Youngstown area
If you see fighter planes overhead on Thursday, don’t run for cover. North American Aerospace
Investigators probe Cobalt steering complaints
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators have opened an investigation into complaints that power
Ryan’s campaign outspends its earnings
YOUNGSTOWN — Among the five U.S. House members representing the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, Tim
AARP offers tax preparation help in Trumbull County
WARREN — Free tax preparation is available to low- to moderate-income senior citizens at locations
Losses continue for Home Savings’ parent company
YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Home Savings and Loan Co. lost $16.3 million in the fourth
Ruling makes execution more likely for murderer
YOUNGSTOWN — Barring action by another court, the execution of convicted murder Mark Aaron Brown
Police union agrees to cut future hires’ starting wage
YOUNGSTOWN — The union representing the city’s police patrol officers has agreed to reduce the
LOUIE TODAY: Prosecutor Macejko and maybe Paul Gains
Youngstown Prosecutor Jay Macejko joins Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, to talk about the recent murder of Angeline Fimognari in St. Dominic Church's parking lot and the arrest of suspect Jamar Houser, who was free on a reduced bond related to earlier charges.
Officials at odds over why Houser bond reduced
The city prosecutor said his office saw the need for a high bond for Jamar Houser. YOUNGSTOWN
Struthers senior Dana Mathews top scorer, team player
If there’s one word to describe Dana Mathews, it’s “plural.”
Banner year for Valley recruits
Led by two Ohio State recruits and four Michigan recruits, the Mahoning Valley will be busy on
Valley team stands ready for Haiti call
LPN Karen Bata of Hubbard said she joined the team to help people in need. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Strong finish helps lift McDonald
McDONALD — On a night when the McDonald High boys basketball team didn’t play very well it found a
NORAD exercise planned here Thursday
NORAD exercise planned Thursday NORAD conducts about 50 such exercises each year, with some being
YSU spring enrollment figure shows growth of 900 over ’09
Student applications for this fall are up nearly 500 from last fall. YOUNGSTOWN — Enrollment
McKinley defeats Harding
WARREN — Basketball can be a funny game sometimes. On Tuesday night, the Warren Harding High boys
It wasn’t pretty, but Mooney finds a way to win
YOUNGSTOWN — For about 10 seconds on Tuesday night, it looked like Cardinal Mooney’s ugly victory
Dr. Crans honored as Mahoning 2009 Distinguished Physician
Dr. Crans was named chief of surgery of Youngstown Hospital Association’s Northside and Southside
Canfield clamps down on Howland
HOWLAND – After a slow start, The Canfield High boys basketball team completely dominated Howland
Valley helps send 1,200 dozen cookies to troops overseas
The project will respond to direct requests from soldiers serving abroad. HUBBARD — Zack Lord
East Palestine starts slow, ends fast against South Range, 61-48
NORTH LIMA — Ben Gysin scored 22 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the East Palestine High boys
Caterer sues Campbell’s mayor for stop-payment on his check
Caterer sues Campbell’s mayor for stop-payment on his check Boards of health for the city and
Housing authority plans new development
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking funding to demolish the remaining
Trumbull to demolish 80 vacant buildings
A third of the homes in the first round of funding are in Warren Township. WARREN — So far,
Brown appeal denied
Terri Rasul, right, sister of slain shop keeper Isam Salman, listens during a 7th District Court of Appeals hearing Tuesday for Mark Aaron Brown, who is scheduled to be executed Thursday. Other family members are at left.
Meenachan scores 20 to pace Boardman girls
BOARDMAN — Brooke Meenachan scored 20 points as the Boardman High girls basketball team cruised past
The people on the bus get on and off, on and off ...
Opinion: The people on the bus get on and off, on and off ... EDITOR: I am responding to the lady who was
Killing the messenger
Opinion: Killing the messenger The (Toledo) Blade: It’s too bad the federal Transportation Department’s
2nd-straight annual loss hits Home Savings’ parent
United Community Financial posted a $16.3 million loss in the fourth quarter. YOUNGSTOWN —
10 ‘superfoods’ to eat in 2010
The term “superfoods” gets thrown around a lot, especially this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s
Obama takes combative tone in town-hall meeting in NH
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — President Barack Obama branded Republicans on Tuesday as electoral opportunists
LaHood: Toyota is slow to respond
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Toyota was slow to deal with safety
Iran says it’s ready to send uranium abroad
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday it was ready to send its uranium abroad for further enrichment
Probe: Board ignored signs of misconduct
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board ignored “red flags” about a judge who took
Boardman police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Jan. 28 Burglary: To a home in the 2300 block
Colts’ Freeney unsure of going
MIAMI — Next time, Dwight Freeney says, he might have to take the 15 yards. Hitting Mark Sanchez
City to end jail-fee accord with county
‘There’s no easy solution,’ the Youngstown mayor says of the jail payment problem. YOUNGSTOWN
AUTO INDUSTRY
Results show Cobalt sales motor along Overall, GM’s January sales in the U.S. rose 14 percent.
This budget is scary, but the future is horrifying
Editorial: This budget is scary, but the future is horrifying There’s something for everyone to hate in the
Obama can get past mistakes as a rookie
Opinion: There’s a scene in the 2001 film “Training Day” where a drug dealer’s woman played by Macy Gray
Illinois voters go to polls in first primary of year
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Democrats in the nation’s first primary picked candidates to defend the
SHHH … IT’S A SECRET
You would never guess where these ingredients will turn up. White pepper in your fruit tart?
Bank comparison Up or down?
Earnings reports for locally based banks for the quarter ending Dec. 31: Farmers National:
Manning dominates tight Super Bowl Media Day gathering
MIAMI (AP) — Peyton Manning worked the room masterfully. He took questions from all directions,
‘Avatar,’ ‘Hurt Locker’ lead Oscar nominations
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The science-fiction sensation “Avatar” and the war-on-terror thriller “The
Commerce sets hearings aiming to revoke licenses of three payday lenders
Lenders switched their licenses to enable them to continue operating as usual, with new fees.
HELOISE: Oven cleaner gets baked-on grease out of pans
Dear Heloise: How can I get burned or baked-on grease off of my glass and metal pans? That stuff
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mom, dad of boy make no effort to parent him
Dear Annie: My husband’s brother has a 10-year-old son. He’s an only child and still sleeps with his
FEED THE FANS WITH FUN FINGER FOODS
The average Big Game Day party has 18 guests, all of whom expect a steady stream of fun, satisfying
‘Boston Legal’ actor dies in SUV crash in Wisconsin
‘Boston Legal’ actor dies in SUV crash in Wisconsin DODGEVILLE, Wis. — An actor who appeared on
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Juan C. Colon, 30, of 2242 Goleta Ave., Youngstown, and Louisa
Traffic backs up on Ohio River awaiting lock repair
GREENUP, Ky. (AP) — Barges carrying coal, chemicals and other bulk products have been backing up on
Signs of strength in housing market give stocks a boost
NEW YORK (AP) — Signs of strength in the housing market pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 5:30 p.m., district office, 850
Lawrence commissioners discuss beaver problem
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners are looking for a licensed fur trapper to take care
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Super Bowl’s Greatest Commercials” (8 p.m., CBS): It might be football’s biggest game, but so many
Saints’ Bush thrills and disappoints
MIAMI (AP) — Reggie Bush can make the spectacular look routine. And he can make the routine look
James passes Cavs to victory
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James made at least one play that was Jordanesque. More than a few others
Frustrations mount as aid piles up in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A generous world has flooded Haiti with donations, but anger and
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2010. There are 331 days left in the year. On this date
Metro digest || HIP HOP4 HAITI tonight
HIP HOP4 HAITI tonight YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown’s entertainment community has come together in
Valentine sale
Valentine sale ALLIANCE — The gift shop at Alliance Community Hospital will sell Coblentz
Campbell seeking estimates to replace faulty garage doors
The doors stick open and pose a security risk at the city police station. CAMPBELL — The city
Highway reopens after tanker’s chemical spill
WEST JEFFERSON, Ohio (AP) — A section of a central Ohio highway that was closed after a tanker truck
Michigan State’s defeat takes a toll
MADISON, Wis. — Jason Bohannon scored 19 points to lead No. 16 Wisconsin to Tuesday’s 67-49 upset of
Phantoms happy to bid January adieu
YOUNGSTOWN — Eager to put a trying January behind them, the Youngstown Phantoms take the ice today
Metro digest || Polivka alleges misuse
Polivka alleges misuse WARREN — Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka, charged with domestic
Heaton’s right at home on ‘The Middle’
NEW YORK — Patricia Heaton is a wife and mom again. Of course, much is changed on “The Middle,”
Should the Taliban be brought to the table?
Opinion: The new buzz on Afghanistan is all about talking to the Taliban. In London, where nearly 70
CBS makes a bad call on Super Bowl ad
Opinion: Today, there are few corners of our communal life untouched by rancorous political division. CBS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown,
China-US tensions spiking
BEIJING (AP) — China is pledging to retaliate against the U.S. over arms sales to Taiwan and warning
Reaching UP & OUT
Struthers senior Dana Mathews is a top scorer and a team player. By JOHN BASSETTI If there’s
Franklin County judge seeks Supreme Court seat of Justice O’Connor
Another Democratic judge announces run for state Supreme Court seat. COLUMBUS — A central Ohio
Obama pulls jobs number out of thin air
Opinion: There was a recent flap because three different members of the Obama administration, on three
Nation & World digest
Report faults pilot error for crash in Buffalo, NY WASHINGTON — Pilot error was the probable cause
Repeal military policy on gays, defense officials tell Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s time to repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and allow gay
CIA chief: Al-Qaida likely to try attack on US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Qaida can be expected to attempt an attack on the United States in the next
Execution date set Aug. 10 for Trumbull killer
Execution date set Aug. 10 for Trumbull killer The Trumbull murders took place almost 20 years
Federal agent on trial blames bad informant
CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal drug agent charged with framing 17 people in an undercover sting in Ohio
T-Pain expresses himself in ‘Freaknik’
NEW YORK — You wouldn’t think T-Pain was inhibited at all. But the rapper-singer, known for his
Study: Child abuse declines
NEW YORK (AP) — A massive new federal study documents an unprecedented and dramatic decrease in
Lawmakers to ask voters for renewal
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio lawmakers decided Tuesday to ask voters for $700 million over four years to
Kneadless pizza SAVE A LITTLE DOUGH
What night is pizza night at your house? Is it Friday when everyone is chilling out from a hectic
REGION
REGION ArcelorMittal, Warren workers reach agreement WARREN — ArcelorMittal has reached a labor
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Regulators probe steering complaints
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators have opened an investigation into complaints that power-
Pope’s swipe at Britain’s equality laws draws ire
LONDON (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI’s condemnation of British equality legislation designed to protect
Lawmakers upset over president’s 2nd anti-Las Vegas remark
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada lawmakers lashed out at President Barack Obama on Tuesday after he made
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