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Police looking for 3 who robbed YSU students, others at gunpoint
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for two men who walked into an Ohio Avenue home and robbed the occupants at gunpoint.
Church murder suspect's parents charged with retaliation
YOUNGSTOWN — John Houser, 46, and Frances Cianciola, 42, parents of Jamar Houser, the suspect in the Jan. 23 murder of Angeline Fimognari at St. Dominic Church, were arrested this afternoon outside their residence at 2704 Volney Road, on warrants charging them with retaliation.
Give your 2 cents on how to improve student performance in Youngstown schools
YOUNGSTOWN — The public will get a chance to offer suggestions on a plan the city school district is developing to improve educational performance. The district is offering two public sessions Monday to give people an opportunity to learn about the five-year strategic plan entitled,
Legislature had no choice on Youngstown casino question, speaker says
YOUNGSTOWN — The state Legislature had no choice but to reject a proposal to include a Youngstown
Traficant admits scant local interest in casino plan
NORTH JACKSON — Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. admits his proposals to bring an Indian gambling
New schedule of services announced for Bishop Wagner
YOUNGSTOWN — A revised schedule of services has been announced for Bishop Norman L. Wagner, who was
Heaviest snow expected overnight
YOUNGSTOWN — There should be 4 to 6 inches of new snow on the ground in the Mahoning Valley by 6
Airlift Wing crew taking more aid to Haiti
VIENNA — The fifth crew from the 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station took off
Toyota Prius problems put spotlight on car electronics
Toyota Prius problems put spotlight on car electronics
Man arraigned today on murder charge in South Side slaying
Man arraigned on murder charge in South Side slaying
No charges filed in spitting complaint at Pa. Burger King
No charges filed in spitting complaint at Pa. Burger King
Predicted snow storms cancel Pa. H1N1 vaccine clinics for Saturday
H1N1 clinics canceled in Pa. due to predicted snowstorm
Ohio college students collect soccer balls for Haiti children
Ohio college students collect soccer balls for Haiti children
Youngstown schools has public meetings Monday to discuss education performance
Public meetings set by Youngstown schools
Odyssey School student's hands broken in interaction with teachers
YOUNGSTOWN — Police and school officials are investigating an incident at Odyssey School on the city’s East Side that left a student with fractured hands.
Delphi salaried retirees unite to fight deep pension cuts
Delphi Packard retirees met to talk about how they can restore their benefits. CORTLAND — Jan
Penguins get so close
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Double-doubles by Brown and Manuel were not enough for the winless
Driver in fiery cruiser crash gets early release
The Girard woman is now on three years’ probation. YOUNGSTOWN — A Girard woman sent to prison
Men lose in overtime to Loyola, 92-85
CHICAGO — Youngstown State led by as many as 10 points late in the first half, but couldn’t hold the
Family: Justice served to killer
Three family members of Mark Aaron Brown’s victims witnessed the execution. LUCASVILLE, Ohio
Springfield avenges only ITCL defeat, beating East Palestine
The Tigers edged closer to an Inter Tri-County League title with a 52-37 win. By GREG GULAS
EOWL tourney to honor its past
Eight former standout athletes and coaches will be inducted into the hall of fame on Saturday. By
Children Services exec: Do not parole 1980s child rapist
WARREN — Marcia Tiger, executive director of the Trumbull County Children’s Services Board, says
Officials plan $500K renovation of Fellows garden fountain
Officials plan $500K renovation of garden landmark By ELISE FRANCO Spring and summer brides,
Phantoms hoping a new month means more wins
YOUNGSTOWN — Perhaps nobody was more ready to tear off the January page of their 2010 calendars than
Volunteers help students, teachers make the grade
Volunteers help students, teachers make the grade By D.A. WILKINSON COLUMBIANA — On a cool
Prep basketball roundup || Thursday’s other games
Ursuline 84, Chaney 32 YOUNGSTOWN — Jasmine Brown had 19 points and Dominique Jenkins 16 to lead Ursuline (8-8), which surged to a 49-12 halftime lead. Kaneesha Tensley contributed nine points to the Irish attack. Zatona Yancey scored eight points for Chaney (4-13).
Warren panel OKs cutting police sergeant’s position
WARREN — The Warren Civil Service Commission has approved the elimination of one sergeant position
Moadus files bid to unseat Rep. Ryan
Three candidates have filed to run in the 6th District. WARREN — Ex-Girard Councilman Dan
Airport could lose controllers
A private jet sits at Winner Aviation at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport with the FAA control tower in the background. The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to move some air traffic controllers at the airport in Vienna to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Columbus area a gold mine for Democrats
Opinion: When in doubt, the Ohio Democratic Party and Gov. Ted Strickland have turned time and time again to
Brunner: I’ll win because I’ll work harder than Fisher
NILES — Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said she isn’t concerned about the lack of campaign
Electric-program mailers
Electric-program mailers Mailers will be sent to residents in Austintown and Canfield townships
What has Brown done for Dems?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington confronted a new world order Thursday as the Democrats’ supermajority
THURSDAY drawings
THURSDAY drawings OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 0-8-4 Pick 4, 0-1-3-8 Rolling Cash 5,
Injuries to Odyssey School student prompt probe
YOUNGSTOWN — Police and school officials are investigating an incident at Odyssey School on the
Former Ohio Supreme Court justice dies
COLUMBUS (AP) — J. Craig Wright, a justice on the Ohio Supreme Court from 1985 to 1996, has died. He
Major snowstorm heads for mid-Atlantic region
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A storm expected to dump up to 2 feet of snow in parts of the Mid-Atlantic,
Mahoning Co. officials OK electric-operations plan
The commissioners also approved a second temporary budget. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville town-hall meeting, 1:30 p.m., upstairs auditorium, city hall.
NFL union leader paints bleak picture of future
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The question to DeMaurice Smith was simple, coming from Cincinnati
No silver bullet
Opinion: No silver bullet Akron Beacon Journal: There is much to cheer about after the Obama
Both parties forge alliance on jobs bill
The bill would reward companies that hire unemployed Americans. WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders
Metro digest || Police officer indicted
Police officer indicted WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted a Mahoning County
Coroner: Pneumonia, drugs killed Murphy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brittany Murphy died from pneumonia, but anemia and prescription drugs also
Blaming the poor rampant in politics
Opinion: South Carolina’s lieutenant governor has likened government assistance to poor people to the feeding
A super message Sunday
Opinion: In the midst of the usual glut of Super Bowl commercials with messages about beer, cars and women
No recession in out-of-wedlock births
Opinion: With each new year comes a new State of the Union Address. There should be more talk about the state
Council is ignoring the law and putting the city at risk
Editorial: Council is ignoring the law and putting the city at risk Elected officials are generally immune
BAD NEWS: Stocks tumble on worries about jobs, European debt
Stocks tumble on worries about jobs, European debt The day’s news reminded investors that the
Airport could lose controllers
The FAA considers plan to remove radar from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport controllers in the
Forum union, operator talking
Forum Health said it is talking to all parties interested in bidding for the system. A
‘Dear John’ is a ‘bit’ romantic
‘dear john’ The author celebrates simple virtues and values. Nicholas Sparks writes “beach
Saner primary dates? Yes
Opinion: Amid all of Washington’s bitter partisanship, one area has emerged where Republicans and Democrats
Child slavery is legal in Haiti
Opinion: When a Haitian man walked up to Noel Ismonin, a pastor from Ottawa working in Haiti, and offered to
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Numbers” (10 p.m., CBS): It turns out that bad fashion choices aren’t the only crimes at Hollywood
Columbus area a gold mine for Democrats
Opinion: When in doubt, the Ohio Democratic Party and Gov. Ted Strickland have turned time and time again to the Columbus area.
Video Game Review: ‘MASS EFFECT 2’
‘MASS EFFECT 2’ (Electronic Arts) for Xbox 360 and PC Rating: M; Grade: B At the end of “Mass
Defending Taylor Swift
Defending Taylor Swift NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The head of Taylor Swift’s record label is fired up and
‘DEAR JOHN’
‘DEAR JOHN’ Grade: C- Director: Lasse Hallstrom Running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes Rating:
Activists want makers to come clean on cleansers
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the mystery under the kitchen sink. Exactly what’s in floor cleaner? What’s
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2010. There are 329 days left in the year. On this date in
Jobrani’s jabs take on all races in routine
History says Maz Jobrani is descended from Caucasians. Some Americans think he’s a dangerous Arab.
hNew Heinz packet allows for dunking or squeezing
hNew Heinz packet allows for dunking or squeezing For decades, there was only one way to use the
Niles health officials air concerns to director of Ohio’s department
NILES — The director of the Ohio Department of Health listened Thursday as members of the city
Lowellville mayor: Tax increase needed
The village’s revenues are flat, and less money is available from the state, the mayor says.
HELOISE: With some work, indents in carpet can be remod.
Dear Heloise: Here is my question: We recently moved our den furniture, and now the carpet has large
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael L. Rich, 30, of 4539 W. State St., Hillsville, Pa.,
TAKING ON TENURE
OSU PRESIDENT GEE TARGETS OLD FORMULA FOR PROFESSORS ASSOCIATED PRESS The leader of the
German investigator skeptical of new Demjanjuk claim
MUNICH (AP) — A top German investigator said Thursday he is skeptical about a new claim by a Sobibor
Getting it right
The campaign-finance report of J.D. Williams of Liberty, a Democratic candidate for the Ohio House
Pick up your T-shirt Saturday at the library
Pick up your T-shirt Saturday at the library YOUNGSTOWN —The Bulldog for Life T-shirts ordered for
Americans charged with child kidnapping in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Ten members of a U.S. missionary group who said they were trying to
Sour economic trends fuel fear over today’s jobs report
Bureau of Labor Statistics will release January jobless data this morning. WASHINGTON — A steep
House agrees to $1.9 trillion more in debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Thursday voted to allow the government to go $1.9 trillion deeper in
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Be cautious in relationship with father
Dear Annie: My father has hurt our family with drug use, alcoholism and lies, and we haven’t spoken
NCAA may expand tourney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The NCAA has met with conference commissioners, university presidents and
Butler wins 11th in a row
INDIANAPOLIS — Gordon Hayward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading No. 23 Butler to its 11th
Dustin Johnson has 1-shot lead at Riviera
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin Johnson was determined to get off to a good start in the Northern Trust
Cavs beat the Heat for 10th straight
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 36 points — 17 on free throws — and Daniel Gibson added 12
Daytona practice marred by crash
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — If the first practice is any indication, Speedweeks could be filled with
Hurdles cleared, Vancouver ready for the Winter Games
Somehow, despite a global meltdown and a local thaw, the hosts are ready. Vancouver is abuzz and the
Colts offense always moving
Peyton Manning leads an attack described as ‘choreographed chaos.’ MIAMI (AP) — Peyton Manning
Saints coaches have ties to Miami (Ohio)
MIAMI (AP) — Bret Ingalls believes there’s something cosmic about playing this Super Bowl in Miami.
Report: Toyota to recall Priuses
Company launches probe into Lexus models Combined dispatches TOKYO — Toyota will recall 270,000
Group to push for concussion legislation
MIAMI (AP) — With the issue of brain injuries in the NFL gaining attention, an advocacy group said
Arkansas track trying to lure fillies for April race
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Oaklawn Park is throwing $5 million at star females Rachel Alexandra and
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA 6 3 uK 4 2 v6 4 2 wK Q 4 2 WEST EAST xK 10
Business Digest
REGION Delphi pension benefits WARREN — Local 717 of the International Union of Electrical
Local Hollywood Video, Movie Gallery stores closing
Closing sales are under way at six Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video locations in the Mahoning
Negotiations under way for surrender of Jackson’s doctor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With a criminal charge looming, Michael Jackson’s doctor is negotiating his
Indians’ Sizemore regrets photos that were made public
CLEVELAND (AP) — Fully clothed, Grady Sizemore faced his public with nothing to hide. Stung by
RTI’s sales down in 4th quarter
A declining appetite for titanium led to a fourth-quarter and annual loss for RTI International
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet
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