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Man critical after being shot in head
YOUNGSTOWN — An unidentified man is in critical condition tonight after he was shot in the head in the 300 block of East Florida Avenue.
Alliance Community Hospital sets visitation restrictions
Alliance Community Hospital sets visitation restrictions
Lack of money may shut down Youngstown park and rec programs
YOUNGSTOWN — While a final decision hasn’t been made, city officials are considering the elimination
Social media may change Ohio courts broadcast rule
Social media may change Ohio courts broadcast rule
Extra-duty pay approved for Springfield Township firefighters
Extra-duty pay approved Springfield Township firefighters
Dispute ends between Youngstown school board, commission over transportation services pact
Transportation services pact dispute ends between city school board, commission
A third Republican announces bid for 6th District Congressional seat
POLAND — Add another Republican to the growing list of candidates in the 6th Congressional District.
African Marketplace at YSU rescheduled
YOUNGSTOWN — The African Marketplace, part of Youngstown State University’s Black History Month
Mahoning County judge jails man for wearing blue jeans to court
Mahoning County judge jails man for wearing blue jeans to court
Shale group: Gov. Rendell tax unfair, Pa. laws outdated
Shale group: Gov. Rendell tax unfair, Pa. laws outdated
Identify revealed in Vienna man who died in mobile home fire
Identify revealed in Vienna man who died in mobile home fire
2 Pa. Guardsmen plead guilty to indecent assault charge
Guardsmen plead guilty to indecent assault charge
Trumbull Dems meet on Feb. 17 to fill vacant Niles City Council seat
Trumbull Dems meet to fill vacant Niles Council seat
Niles pols to pick new council member
NILES — Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee members from Niles will met at 5:30 p.m.
Parents sue over ’salt’ discipline at day care
SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Parents of seven children who were allegedly fed pickling salt as
Police: 2 workers smoked pot outside county home
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Two men face criminal charges and have been suspended without pay for allegedly
Benefit dinner dance planned at Yankee Lake
Benefit dinner dance planned at Yankee Lake BROOKFIELD — The public is invited to a benefit dinner
Trumbull County 4-H members win scholarships and awards
CORTLAND — Each year Trumbull County 4-H members become eligible for a variety of county, state and
American Cancer Society invites residents to go jump in the lake
LAKE MILTON — The American Cancer Society has planned a “BRR For a Cure Polar Bear Plunge” for March
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: His online role-playing sounds like cheating
Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 29 years to a man I adore. We have had our ups and downs, but have
HELOISE: Clothes washer, not dishwasher, cleans sponges
Dear Heloise: After reading about a million hints on cleaning sponges by putting them in the
For ADs, woes pile up with winter’s snows
Adjusting winter sports schedules has become the main game. By JOE SCALZO At 3 p.m. on
Hunger rate in Valley soars
An estimated 9,800 people receive emergency food assistance each week. YOUNGSTOWN — A new study
Standing Tall || Only one Campbell hoops player has scored more than Jerah’me Williams
ONLY ONE CAMPBELL HOOPS PLAYER HAS SCORED MORE THAN JERAH’ME WILLIAMS By JOHN KOVACH When a
Don’t let man facing 15th DUI out of jail, prosecutor urges
Urso killed someone while driving drunk in 1982, the prosecutor said. WARREN — Trumbull County
Execution date requested for Youngstown killer of 3-year-old
COLUMBUS — Prosecutors have asked the Ohio Supreme Court to set an execution date for a Youngstown
YSU Basketball \ Today’s games
Men Matchup: YSU (8-15, 2-11 Horizon League) vs. Butler (21-4, 14-0). Tip-off: 7:05 p.m. at the
City school levy may come up $1.6M short
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district isn’t getting the revenue it anticipated from the four-year
Thrower Mosley selects Kent State
She also received offers to play basketball. By JOE SCALZO McDONALD — Whenever McDonald High
Grant to help pay for new trail in Boardman Park
Pedestrians will be able to loop around the park without getting onto the road. BOARDMAN — A
Getting the message out in 140 characters or less
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — What if the Miracle on Ice players had Twitter accounts? Or if
9 gold medalists named to USA roster for 2010-12
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe Bryant and most of the reigning Olympic gold
Suspect sought in $80K Covelli robbery
The robbery occurred four days before the Harlem Globetrotters show. YOUNGSTOWN — The armed
Police chief: Downtown safer than most parts of city
YOUNGSTOWN — Despite the well- publicized punch at a restaurant/bar that injured state Rep. Robert
Lowellville officials express need for half-percent income-tax hike
LOWELLVILLE — Village administrators and council members want to sell residents on an income-tax
4,000 pay homage to ‘a blessed life’ at Covelli Centre
Mourners from across the United States and Europe gathered Wednesday at the Covelli Centre to pay their respects at the home-going funeral of Bishop Wagner, pastor of Calvary Ministries International and presiding prelate of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc. from 1998 to 2004.
Vonn questions whether she will race at Olympics
The U.S. skier’s right shin is badly bruised and swollen. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) —
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2010. There are 323 days left in the year. On this date
Jailed head of Haitian adoption effort has history of problems
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the days after the Haiti earthquake, Laura Silsby made a series of calls
Some Winter Olympics issues still need attention
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Folks are worried about the weather — too much snow in some places,
The story never ends for Neeley of ‘Superstar’
Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic
No. 13 Ohio State cruises to 69-52 win over Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State coach Thad Matta thought his team could overpower Indiana. The
Blagojevich pleads innocent to corruption
Blagojevich pleads innocent to corruption CHICAGO — Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded innocent
Metro digest || Vienna man dies in fire
Guilty of child sex WARREN — Harold Deraud, 75, of Elizabeth Street, Hubbard, has pleaded guilty
Malkin, Kunitz propel Pens past Islanders, 3-1
The victory snaps a two-game skid and moves Pittsburgh to within a point of New Jersey.
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Valentine’s Day dance at Elm Tree is postponed
STRUTHERS — Because of the inclement weather, Saturday’s Valentine’s Day dance with Ron Chick’s
Uzbek director says she was convicted of slander
MOSCOW (AP) — An Uzbek film director says she has been convicted of slander for making a documentary
Poland basketball program went beyond sportsmanship
Opinion: Poland basketball program went beyond sportsmanship EDITOR: On behalf of the Beaver Local Board
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., Mahoning County Prosecutor’s
‘The Wolfman’
‘The Wolfman’ Grade: C- Director: Joe Johnston Running time: 102 minutes Rating: R for
Pomegranate used to treat diarrhea
Q. My grandmother administered, with great success, a pomegranate “infusion” for treating diarrhea.
‘The Wolfman’ More funereal than fun
Authors and filmmakers have come up with endless ways to inject fresh blood into the vampire, while
Concert date changed
Concert date changed CLEVELAND — The Yes rock concert scheduled for Wednesday at House of Blues
DNA project reveals ancient man’s traits
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have pieced together most of the DNA of a man who lived in Greenland
Fire chief to run for Mahoning commissioner
YOUNGSTOWN — A political newcomer is entering the May 4 Democratic primary contest for Mahoning
Ohio State routs Indiana
Ohio State routs Indiana William Buford scored 21 points and Kyle Madsen had a career-high 11,
Honda adds 437,000 vehicles to recall over air bags
TOKYO (AP) — Honda Motor Co. is adding 437,000 vehicles to its 15-month-old global recall for faulty
Anniversary in Iran a reminder of reality
Editorial: Because of the time difference between Iran and the United States, government-sponsored celebrations
Pentagon’s quadrennial defense review lacking in vision
Opinion: Every four years, the Department of Defense issues its Quadrennial Defense Review, a comprehensive
Is left coast poised to take a right turn?
Opinion: SAN FRANCISCO — Political speculation swirls. Meg Whitman, billionaire former eBay CEO and leading
America in desperate need of a jobs bill
Opinion: There is no question that the United States faces a severe jobs deficit. We have lost 7.2 million
RATES | Certificates of deposit
RATES | Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Feb. 10. All
Arenacross racer from New Philly is scratched after crash last week
Brock Sellards was having another strong year on the Arenacross circuit, until last week. That’s
Area musician sets his sights on mainstream
Justin Jason Edwards generally does things ahead of schedule. At age 15, he graduated from
‘VALENTINE’S DAY’ box
‘VALENTINE’S DAY’ Grade: C- Director: Garry Marshall Running time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Waltrip prepares for what could be final Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As Michael Waltrip prepared for what could be the final Daytona 500 of
Confusion reigns over death toll in Haiti quake
TITANYEN, Haiti (AP) — Haiti issued wildly conflicting death tolls for the Jan. 12 earthquake on
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40 River St.,
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew J. Davies, 26, of 112 Shorehaven Drive, Boardman, and
The Graedons || People's Pharmacy
Q. My grandmother administered, with great success, a pomegranate “infusion” for treating diarrhea.
Obama, black leaders focus on economic hard times in meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prominent black leaders pressed President Barack Obama on Wednesday to pursue an
Iraq orders former Blackwater security guards to leave country
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq has ordered hundreds of private security guards linked to Blackwater Worldwide
Plant project to save money for Struthers and county
STRUTHERS — Now that it’s fully funded with federal stimulus money, a green project at the sewage-
SBA loans to Youngstown drop 64% over 3 years
SBA loans to Youngstown drop 64% over 3 years YOUNGSTOWN — Loans guaranteed by the U.S. Small
Survey: Most back raising cigarette tax
COLUMBUS — Most Ohioans support increasing taxes on cigarettes instead of cutting services or
Local and regional digest || Valentine’s events for Easter Seals programs
LOCAL Valentine’s events for Easter Seals programs Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and
Jackson’s fame may pose challenge for defense team
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s fame could pose a challenge for Dr. Conrad Murray’s defense team as
HBO gets hustling in ‘How to Make it’
New York City provides the canvas and the entrepreneurial spirit for “How to Make it in America,”
Love isn’t the only thing missing in ‘Valentine’s Day’
Garry Marshall emptied his Facebook for “Valentine’s Day,” calling in favors, over-stuffing this
Dayton Daily News: President Barack Obama has made one thing clear about his approach to schools
Opinion: Dayton Daily News: President Barack Obama has made one thing clear about his approach to schools —
Boredom could be bad for your health
LONDON (AP) — Can you really be bored to death? In a commentary to be published in the
Heroes and villains square off in the new season of ‘Survivor’
LOS ANGELES — The battle lines have been drawn for the 20th edition of CBS’ bug-eating, back-
DeGeneres’ ‘Idol’ debut delights fans
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres hit the right notes with “American Idol” viewers. Fans took to
Celine Dion will return to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Celine Dion is returning to the Las Vegas Strip next year to begin a three-year run
Rice novel to become video book
NEW YORK (AP) — Anne Rice is giving the video book a try. The author of “Interview With a Vampire,”
‘Deadliest Catch’ captain dies at 53
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Phil Harris, the fishing-boat captain whose adventures off the Alaska coast
WHO SAID SO?
Opinion: “The only way I’m not going to be governor next year is at the ballot box, and the only way that I
President's Day || What's open/closed
presidents day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Ex-corrections officer gets probation
WARREN — A fired Trumbull County jail corrections officer, who falsified a document relating to an
Webb: Prosecutor won’t pursue case involving student’s injuries
YOUNGSTOWN — The superintendent of city schools said police have ended their investigation into the
New Middletown receives grants for its safety forces
NEW MIDDLETOWN — The village has received nearly $70,000 in state grants for fire and police
Magistrate announces bid for seat on common-pleas court
LISBON — Atty. Scott A. Washam has announced that he will run for a Columbiana County Common Pleas
Sept. 11 aerial shots released
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly released aerial photos of the World Trade Center terror attack capture the
Another Valley death attributed to weather
POLAND — A third snow-related death has been reported in Mahoning County in recent days. Donald J.
Streaking Cavs ready for Magic showdown
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — LeBron James hopes tonight’s matchup with the Orlando Magic is as successful as
In Cuba, plates tag drivers, not cars
HAVANA (AP) — It’s Cuba’s twist on “you are what you drive”: Here, you are your license plate. A
Entertainment choices in and around greater Youngstown
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
HOT TICKETS
It's “An Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein” at the Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,
Snowfall breaks records for Mid-Atlantic region
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worst winter ever? The second blizzard in less than a week buried the most-
Pebble Beach offers preview of Open
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Just taking a scenic stroll around Pebble Beach makes it obvious the
Best bets on TV
“American Chopper” (9 p.m., TLC): This will be the final episode of the popular series based on the
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Jan. 29
Columbiana Co. officials OK tax ballot language
LISBON — Columbiana County officials want to make sure its proposed continuation of a 1 percent
Suit filed over Liberty patrolman’s promotion bid
LIBERTY — A lawsuit filed by Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association on behalf of Patrolman Daniel
JC Superstar box
if you go What: “Jesus Christ Superstar” When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: E.J. Thomas Hall, 198
Criminal charge filed against Valley mayor
NEWTON FALLS — A felony criminal charge is filed in Newton Falls Municipal Court against Mayor
Businesses hit hard from storms
Back-to-back snowstorms on the East Coast have brought a blizzard of sales of shovels, groceries and
Bernanke maps exit route from stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke began Wednesday to outline the central
Mend, don’t end, No Child Left Behind
Opinion: A few years back, as states started getting nervous about No Child Left Behind holding them
Winter storm forces sports to reschedule
A winter storm hitting the East Coast with snow, slush and swirling winds has forced postponement of
Valley software company plans continued growth
The company expects to add 28 jobs this year and more in future years. BOARDMAN — Henry Schein
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Phillip and Michelle Schaper, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 9. Lady B. Bell
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