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James leads Cavaliers to 12th straight win
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their 12th
Warren schools, Victory Christian events canceled Wednesday
Warren School District has cancelled classes for Wednesday due to weather.
Clarett seeks early release
Maurice Clarett is again seeking early release from prison after withdrawing his first request last
Commissioners delay removing beavers, promise humane action
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – The beavers living in a swamp alongside the Stavich Bicycle Trail will be left alone for now.
Pa. governor proposes lower sales tax on more items
Pa. governor proposes lower sales tax on more items
High school sports cancellations
The following high school sports events have been canceled for Tuesday:
Struthers bans on-street parking
STRUTHERS — The city has banned parking on public roadways until further notice.
Local pipe and tube producers at odds again with Chinese
Local pipe and tube producers at odds again with Chinese
Kent classes canceled in Salem and East Liverpool
SALEM — The Kent State University Salem and East Liverpool campuses have announced they will not
Worst winter weather cities' list has two from Ohio
Worst winter weather cities' list has two from Ohio
Appellate judges cancel road trip due to weather
YOUNGSTOWN — Because of the snowy forecast, the judges of the 7th District Court of Appeals have
Wife of tennis star lands cover of SI swimsuit issue
Wife of tennis star lands cover of SI swimsuit issue
Pa. care home closed after man found dead outside
CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Department of Welfare has closed a personal care home without heat
Former pastor sentenced for soliciting teen
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A retired pastor from eastern Pennsylvania will spend at least 10 more months
MEGAN VILLANI | DAVID HIGHAM
MEGAN VILLANI DAVID HIGHAM YOUNGSTOWN — Megan Marie Villani, daughter of Raymond and Barbara
Injured Hagan: City is still safe
‘It was a random act of violence’ at the downtown caf , the representative said. YOUNGSTOWN
Inspired Lowellville routs McDonald
Inspired Lowellville routs McDonald Taylor Hvisdak tied a career high with 25 points to lead the
St. Dom suspect’s case goes to grand jury; parents held
The combined bond on the family is $3.45 million. YOUNGSTOWN — The case against a man accused
Fitch’s defense holds Bulldogs in check
Fitch’s defense holds Bulldogs in check The Falcons forced 25 turnovers to beat Poland by 22
Homeward bound: Thomas picks YSU
The Austintown Fitch senior will continue his throwing career for the Penguins’ track and field
2,000 begin 3-day celebration of Wagner’s life
The concert was a virtual Who’s Who of gospel musicians. COITSVILLE — A star-studded cast of
Officials discuss Mill Creek ice-rink prospects
A 2003 report estimated repairs and replacements to cost more than $1 million. CANFIELD — It’s
Matt Howard leads Butler over Loyola
INDIANAPOLIS — Matt Howard scored 20 points to lead No. 18 Butler past Loyola of Chicago 62-47 on
Danica in Nationwide race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Danica Patrick has made a living of going fast. So why put off until next week
Austintown Plaza Goodwill store to open in April
AUSTINTOWN — A new Goodwill store will bring at least 20 new jobs into the township by spring.
Quaker Tech Academy opens at Salem
SALEM — Superintendent Thomas Bratten has unveiled the district’s Quaker Tech Academy that is
High school sports at a glance
WARREN — Raesha Gaston scored eight of her career-high 14 points in the final quarter to help Warren JFK hold off Neshannock. Gaston also had a career-high eight rebounds. Chelsea Kauffman scored 11 points to lead Neshannock (12-6). Neshannock had a 21-19 halftime lead, but JFK (8-9) outscored the visitors by 9-0 in the third period.
Woman charged in stabbing to undergo second evaluation
WARREN — The judge presiding over felonious assault, attempted murder and kidnapping charges against
OEPA: S.H. Bell Co. in East Liverpool says it will lower its dust emissions
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said the S.H. Bell Co. has agreed to take
Boardman man found dead as Valley braces for Round 2
Market Street in Boardman near the township building was still fraught with snow and icy mounds Monday morning, limiting passing.
Kansas, UConn lead polls
The Mountain West Conference is doing some serious climbing. A league that has always had to fight
SNOWSTORM News and notes
Here’s a look at some of the more noteworthy weather-related events and cautions: Columbiana
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AAU basketball parent meeting: 6 p.m. today at Newport Glen Library on Midlothian Boulevard.
Fish farms are the real problem
Opinion: The humble Asian carp is causing big trouble in the United States. Last month, the Supreme Court of
Company built up influence
WASHINGTON (AP) — The lawmakers now investigating Toyota’s recall include a senator who was so eager
Vehicles’ resale value and reputation are in reverse
CHICAGO (AP) — The Toyota in your garage is losing value by the week. Kelley Blue Book dropped the
Dow closes below 10,000 for first time in 3 months
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average closed below 10,000 for the first time in three
Kenny Rogers marks 50 years with TV special
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music veteran Kenny Rogers is marking 50 years in the music business with
‘Wolfman’: a new moon rising on werewolves?
Vampires and zombies have staked their own popular patches of film and TV, if the “Twilight” movies,
IOC’s Rogge urges Russia to get tough on its ‘drug cheats’
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge urged
State liquor panel hears Go Go arguments
Township representatives testified about problems with the business. COLUMBUS — The Go Go
HELOISE: If the heat is on, shoplifters dump the goods
Dear Heloise: In my years as a police officer, I took a lot of moonlighting jobs in retail security.
A tax increase proposal in midst of a recession?
Editorial: The story would have stuck out like a sore thumb even without the headline, “Lowellville mayor: Tax
STATE & REGION DIGEST || Child-enticement charge
LOCAL Child-enticement charge NEWTON FALLS — A 60-year-old man living in Newton Village
Best Bets on TV tonight
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): Things start to heat up on “American Idol” with the Hollywood Round.
Pitt, Jolie sue newspaper over divorce claim
LONDON (AP) — Celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a
Business Digest
REGION Delphi operation gets federal stimulus funds COLUMBUS — Delphi Corp.’s Trumbull County
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District Trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
‘Modern’ writers didn’t have to look far for material
LOS ANGELES — A young man arrived at Ty Burrell’s hotel room to stock the minibar and immediately
new on home video
Available today: “A Serious Man,” the Coen Brothers’ Academy Award-nominated movie, leads this
Cuts in U.S. aid send wrong message
Opinion: If President Barack Obama’s foreign aid budget request for 2011 is a reflection of his priorities in
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Daughter uses confrontation to get attention
Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter has always argued with me about everything. I could say the sky
TARRA MORGAN | BRYAN JOSEPH
TARRA MORGAN BRYAN JOSEPH Sandals Dunn’s River in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica, was the setting as
Wealth migration is a growing trend
Opinion: “What experience and history teach is this — that people and governments never have learned anything
TOYOTA TROUBLES
Report: 300,000 Priuses to be recalled TOKYO (AP) — Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius
SUSAN FRITCH EDGAR WILMS
SUSAN FRITCH EDGAR WILMS HUBBARD — The wedding of Susan M. Fritch and Edgar E. Wilms, both of 228
Ex-Merrill CEO gets a second chance
NEW YORK (AP) — John Thain is getting a second chance. CIT Group Inc., the lender that is trying
Meeting canceled
Meeting canceled AUSTINTOWN — Thursday’s meeting of the Saxon Retirees has been canceled, due to
Miami Herald: Oh mighty Spirit, you soared over a mountain as tall as the Statue of Liberty and
Opinion: Miami Herald: Oh mighty Spirit, you soared over a mountain as tall as the Statue of Liberty and
Stop the closing of Toyota’s plant
Opinion: President Obama mentioned “jobs” 23 times in his State of the Union address, underscoring the fact
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2010. There are 325 days left in the year. On this date in
Iran moves closer to nuke-warhead capacity
VIENNA (AP) — Iran pressed ahead Monday with plans that will increase its ability to make nuclear
Gas line near school to be out by spring, official says
CANFIELD — An above-ground gas line by Canfield High School is just temporary, said a Columbia Gas
Rep. John Murtha, voice for veterans, dies at 77
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff- mannered former Marine who became the de
Austintown board OKs bond issue for May ballot
Passage would fund most of the cost of two new elementary schools. AUSTINTOWN — The board of
Study links autism to age of mothers
A woman’s chance of having a child with autism increases substantially as she ages, but the risk may
Payton, Brees bask in glory of Saints’ first championship
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations,
Sailing opener halted by wind
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Having two of the fastest, most technologically advanced sailboats ever built
School kids get a longer weekend
YOUNGSTOWN — The Saturday snowstorm dropped varying levels of snow across Mahoning County, causing
Man in conflict with repo men pleads guilty
WARREN — A Draper Street Southeast man who pulled a gun and took back the 2002 Buick LeSabre that
Saints bring hope to region
The Super Bowl-winning football team is a source of pride for the Big Easy. NEW ORLEANS (AP) —
Some tips for maintaining churches as safe sanctuaries
Opinion: Some tips for maintaining churches as safe sanctuaries EDITOR: The issue of church safety is
Jackson’s doctor released from jail
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor who prosecutors say caused Michael Jackson’s death has been released
Pittsburgh music venue gets new name
Pittsburgh music venue gets new name PITTSBURGH — Post-Gazette Pavilion has a new name: First
FREE HELP \ Income-tax preparation
Earned-income tax credit (EITC) sites MYCAP (Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership):
‘Winter’ absent at Winter Games
Whatever the weather, the U.S. moguls team is ready for Cypress Mountain. VANCOUVER, British
NFL heads into unknown season
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV
Colts already look to 2010
MIAMI (AP) — Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters. He wasn’t bothered by the
Criminal probe launched in explosion at power plant
Criminal probe launched in explosion at power plant MIDDLETOWN, Conn. — Authorities launched a
Game sets record for highest-watched show
NEW YORK (AP) — The New Orleans Saints’ victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher and Halynna Frangos, Lowellville, boy, Feb. 5. Ashley
Metro digest || Heroes event rescheduled
Heroes event rescheduled BOARDMAN — The Heroes of the Mahoning Valley event, originally scheduled
Washington, D.C., continues to dig out of heavy snow
WASHINGTON (AP) — A $20 cab ride to the airport skyrocketed to the “snow rate” of $100 in the
REUNIONS
• Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1967 is planning a reunion for Sept. 17 and 18.
VICTORIA CHANEY | JEFFREY MORCKEL
VICTORIA CHANEY JEFFREY MORCKEL YOUNGSTOWN — Victoria Marie Chaney and Jeffrey Alan Morckel were
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