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3rd snow-related death in Valley
POLAND — A third snow-related death has been reported in Mahoning County in recent days.
Vienna man dead after kitchen fire
VIENNA — A 54-year-old man died after a fire broke out at a house trailer Wednesday afternoon, said a spokesman from the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s office.
Kunitz, Malkin propel Pens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin took advantage of a couple of favorable bounces to score a goal and
Valentine's events benefit Easter Seals
Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties is having two Valentine’s Day weekend events to benefit Easter Seal programs.
No. 13 Ohio State routs Indiana 69-52
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — William Buford scored 21 points and Kyle Madsen had a career-high 11,
Former Howland man to stay in prison for raping children
Former Howland man to remain in prison for raping children
Covelli robber got $80K; still at large
YOUNGSTOWN — The armed robber who held up an employee for the Covelli Centre’s food and drink vendor got away with about $80,000, and is still at large.
Newton Falls library board trustee meeting rescheduled
Newton Falls library board trustee meeting rescheduled
Funeral plans finalized in Pa. for U.S. Rep. John Murtha
Funeral plans finalized for U.S. Rep. John Murtha
Basketball games postponed
Here are Wednesday’s high school basketball games that have been postponed (rescheduled date in
Kent East Liverpool and Salem classes closed this evening
SALEM — The evening classes starting at 5 p.m. today at the Salem and East Liverpool campuses of
MicroMD seeks to expand despite death of company founder
MicroMD seeks to expand despite death of company founder
Prosecutor seeks execution date for killer of 3-year-old
COLUMBUS — Prosecutors have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to set an execution date for a Youngstown
Top Republican wants head of Toyota to testify on Capitol Hill
Republican wants Toyota exec to testify in D.C.
Anti-smoking group proposes raising cigarette tax
COLUMBUS — Most Ohioans support increasing taxes on cigarettes instead of cutting services or
Youngstown schools strategic plan meetings rescheduled
Youngstown schools strategic plan meetings rescheduled
Columbiana County tax reminder issued
LISBON — Columbiana County Treasurer Nick Barborak is reminding county residents that the real
Pa. woman gets prison for drunken-driving fatality
Pa. woman gets prison for drunken-driving fatality
Aging agency offices closed today
The Area Agency on Aging 11, Inc. offices are closed today, February 10, 2010, due to weather
Lake Erie could ice over entirely, affecting snows
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The National Weather Service says the cold weather might actually mean less snow
Demjanjuk’s attorney questions evidence
MUNICH (AP) — John Demjanjuk’s defense lawyer is questioning the validity of evidence presented by a
Father charged with murder in shaking death
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia-area man is in custody charged with shaking his 2 1/2-month-
Tell us about your streets! How did the plowers do?
Tell us about your streets! How did the plowers do?
Assault witness says Hagan was belligerant one
Dancer’s mom: Image of Dorian Thomas has been distorted By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. YOUNGSTOWN —
Jonesey Award has Canfield connection
There aren’t too many college students who have an award named after them while they still are in
Police close Afro Dogs’ hangout — a condemned house
The building was being used as a party location despite multiple safety concerns. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Maurice Clarett again seeking early release
COLUMBUS — Maurice Clarett’s latest play is under review. The former Ohio State football player is
MYCAP refuses to release reaction to probe
The original deadline for MYCAP’s response was Jan. 31. YOUNGSTOWN — A local nonprofit agency
Blaney’s Daytona hopes ride on Duels success
Hartford native Dave Blaney has to hope that his Toyota’s performance in his portion of Thursday’s
No contracts, but Pavlik-Martinez close
The fight, which has been rumored for weeks, would be April 17 in Atlantic City. YOUNGSTOWN —
State denies YSU bid to buy 2 properties
The university’s offers are for much more than the owner paid. COLUMBUS — State lawmakers
Vonn, father remain apart as Games near
Alan Kildow won’t be part of the family entourage in Vancouver. The Vancouver Olympics are
Valentine's Day calls for romantic date
Special day calls for romantic date There are Valentine’s Day dates available to fit any budget.
Cavaliers cruise to 12th straight
LeBron James scored 32 points in the win over the Nets. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 32
Lawrence commissioners study problem of beavers
Commissioners promised that whatever solution they choose will be humane. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Youngstown school board OKs busing-services contract
The oversight commission has criticized the method used to reach the contract. YOUNGSTOWN —
Poland works at getting land to complete sidewalk project
The village previously scaled back the project because of financial reasons. POLAND — The
Valley continues to dig ... and dig
Pete Schisler of Greenford presalts the parking lot of the Covelli Centre Tuesday afternoon for American Beauty Landscaping in order to make plowing easier as the snow began to accumulate in the second storm in the Valley in four days.
Pierce Brosnan reveals the character within
“I want to play character roles. You can be a leading man for so long, and it’s wonderful, but there
Falling North Carolina trying to regain control
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ed Davis walks to class wearing headphones like a shield against the
Obama: US aims for more sanctions against Iranians
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Iran remains on an “unacceptable” path to
Texas governor: Drones should patrol border
IRVING, Texas — Texas Gov. Rick Perry tried to shore up his border security credentials Monday as he
B.C. LIFTOFF
Olympic medal fever rising The Winter Games in Vancouver get under way this weekend. A skier
Mardi Gras: A celebration of New Orleans flavors
While most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, you can throw your own Fat Tuesday fest
Family DNA used to identify suspects
DENVER (AP) — Police in at least two states are increasingly using a DNA crime-solving technique
Many file nominating petitions before deadline
Several incumbents who’ve filed to run for re-election don’t have opponents so far. YOUNGSTOWN
US, Afghan forces prepare to seize Taliban stronghold
US, Afghan forces prepare to seize Taliban stronghold NEAR MARJAH, Afghanistan — U.S. and Afghan
Lawmakers work to dump late fees for driver’s licenses, registrations
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio legislators are working on ways to end $20 fines for drivers who missed new
Jeans collection
Jeans collection STRUTHERS — The Struthers High School National Honor Society is helping people in
East Coast braces for more snow
Federal government, schools, airports remain in holding pattern WASHINGTON (AP) — If snow keeps
As protest looms, US keeps its distance
WASHINGTON — At first blush, it seems like a godsend for U.S. foreign policy: a tenacious Iranian
Good times roll as Big Easy celebrates Saints
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Only a Super Bowl victory parade could upstage Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Stocks jump on hopes for debt aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that the European
This is the winter of America’s discontent
Opinion: It has been more than four decades since the Congress of the United States has been able to summon
New Orleans Saints captured the attention of a nation
Editorial: New Orleans Saints captured the attention of a nation It wasn’t exactly the battle of the giants.
Give nurses bigger role in health-care reform
Opinion: Skilled health provider. Sympathetic caregiver. Trusted dispenser of medicines. Capable interpreter
Drivers, cars ill-equipped in panic situations
DETROIT (AP) — You’re driving down the highway, and suddenly your car starts accelerating on its
Jackets’ interim coach embraces joy
COLUMBUS (AP) — Since becoming the interim head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets a week ago,
McDonald’s sales figures rise 2.6%
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s Inc., the world’s largest fast-food chain, said Tuesday a key sales
Pipe, tube makers: Chinese companies perpetuating fraud
Pipe and tube imports are being mislabeled intentionally, a lawyer said. Wheatland Tube and
Fairness is a nice but fallacious concept
Opinion: If there is ever a contest to pick which word has done the most damage to people’s thinking, and to
Iran’s lies are there for all to see — in pictures
Opinion: On June 20, a young Iranian woman was shot dead at one of the mass protests that followed the
Toyota seeks damage control
WASHINGTON (AP) — In public, Toyota is running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers’
Awesome-town festival meeting scheduled
Awesome-town festival meeting scheduled AUSTINTOWN — A planning meeting for the “Awesome-town”
Mardi Gras: A celebration of New Orleans flavors
While most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, you can throw your own Fat Tuesday fest
Mardi Gras: A celebration of New Orleans flavors
While most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, you can throw your own Fat Tuesday fest
Workers spent 12-hour days at plant
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Some workers building a Connecticut power plant shattered by a gas explosion
Metro digest || Heart trouble killed man
Heart trouble killed man BOARDMAN — Preliminary results from a Tuesday autopsy show that George
Obama meets with GOP to spur cooperation on variety of issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it’s hard to find, President Barack
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL POSTPONEMENTS Austintown Fitch at Mass. Jackson, Federal
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The Middle” (8:30 a.m., ABC): On “The Middle,” the kids are out and about, leaving Frankie and Mike
VALENTINE TREATS LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Cupid’s day calls for yummy desserts that say “You’re special” at first sight and first bite! With
Vigilant off-duty Warren police officer alerts department to suspicious activity
WARREN — An off-duty Warren police officer noticed something while driving his car on Griswold
Murtha’s death sets stage for prominent House race
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Democrats have long dominated the late Rep. John Murtha’s district in western
Sinatra, Martin to get stars on Las Vegas Walk
Sinatra, Martin to get stars on Las Vegas Walk LAS VEGAS — Sin City is paying homage to iconic
Mardi Gras: A celebration of New Orleans flavors
While most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, you can throw your own Fat Tuesday fest
FAA moves on new air traffic plan without local input
Opinion: FAA moves on new air traffic plan without local input EDITOR: As someone who depends on local
Lil Wayne sentencing in gun case postponed for dental surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — Rap star Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail — for dental surgery.
VALENTINE TREATS LOVE AT FIRST BITE
Cupid’s day calls for yummy desserts that say “You’re special” at first sight and first bite! With a
Haiti’s health crisis enters deadly new phase
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Fourteen-month-old Abigail Charlot survived Haiti’s cataclysmic
Killer talks about abortion doctor’s death in YouTube video
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The convicted killer of a Kansas abortion provider has little sympathy for the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: His niece, “Demon Spawn,” causes family rift
Dear Annie: I am the only boy in my family. I have one older and two younger sisters. One of my
Bake your sweetie a delicious treat
On Valentine’s Day, there’s no better way to express your feelings for a loved one than to bake some
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown,
HELOISE: This sweet tip is sure to save the day, honey
Dear Heloise: I have a large jar of honey that has congealed. How can I save the honey or get it out
UK government backs redesign of hospital gowns
One of the designs is by American-born Ben de Lisi, who has made dresses for stars including Kate
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2010. There are 324 days left in the year. On this date
Strickland responds to critics of passenger rail-linkup plan
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland lashed out Tuesday at critics of plans to establish passenger rail
Is there magic in the name Brown in Ohio elections?
COLUMBUS (AP) — To be blue in Ohio this year, you almost have to be Brown. Ohio Democrats have two
Share the love on Valentine’s Day
I’m glad that Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year. Without the busy weekday morning rush to get
Attack unemployment
Opinion: Attack unemployment Milwaukee Journal: President Barack Obama wants to spend $100 billion to
Man pleads innocent to child endangering
Neither child was harmed. NEWTON FALLS — A 60-year-old city man pleaded innocent Monday in
3 acquitted in death of teen at treatment center
CLEVELAND (AP) — A jury on Tuesday acquitted three former employees of an Ohio treatment center for
World’s tallest tower closes after visitors get stuck in elevator
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Visitors on the observation deck of the world’s tallest tower
Murray to return to court in April
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room, Educational
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A Page One article headlined “Boardman man found dead as Valley braces for Round
Ohio man faces charges in Detroit airport incident
DETROIT (AP) — An Ohio man who authorities say walked through a passenger screening checkpoint at
Boardman and Poland police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN Feb. 4
Bargains exist for race backers
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With the NASCAR season revving up at Daytona International Speedway this
2 seeking Dem nod in May primary
The commissioner will face a challenge in the May primary from a Youngstown councilwoman.
Sectional preview \ Swimming and diving
When: Girls diving today. Boys diving Thursday. Swimming is Friday and Saturday. Division I:
Jones, Hopkins not ready for nice
NEW YORK (AP) — After nearly two decades of bitter squabbling, Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins
NBA Tuesday’s other games
Heat 99, Rockets 66 MIAMI — Desperate to snap a five-game losing streak, Miami raced to its
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Foerster, 50, of 2004 Sixth Street, Beaver Falls,
BASKETBALL Big Ten/MAC games
BIG TEN Illinois 63, No. 11 Wisconsin 56 MADISON, Wis. — Demetri McCamey scored 27 points and
Weathersfield, Niles swap properties
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees Tuesday approved an agreement with the city of Niles
Boys basketball \ Tuesday’s games
Hubbard 77, Chaney 58 HUBBARD — Tylor Loveless scored 30 points to lead Hubbard (10-5). Mike
top 25 roundup \ Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 7 Georgetown 79, Providence 70 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Chris Wright scored 21 points and Greg
NATION
NATION Google Buzz lets Gmail users socialize easily MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google is making it
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