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Mayor expects operations offers to come soon
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams said responses to a city request for proposals to take over
Neighbors readers: Brag about your town today!
Do you love your the community? Cool restaurants, fun events, excellent schools and great people?
Exal president confident new plant construction will begin
YOUNGSTOWN — The president of Exal Corp. remains confident he can begin construction of a new
Rain, rumors, questions as Olympic opening nears
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The XXI Olympic Winter Games begin today, and that’s about the
Frank Thomas announces retirement
CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Thomas has announced his retirement following a 19-season career in which he
Rare snowflakes start falling from Miss. to Fla.
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- It took back-to-back blizzards to paralyze the nation’s capital, but in the
Man sentenced again over dog bite
YOUNGSTOWN — The caretaker of a large pit bull terrier that attacked a 10-year-old boy has been
Boy Scout photo show to be at Arms Family Museum
YOUNGSTOWN — “Be Prepared: 100 Years of Boy Scouts in America” will open at the Arms Family Museum
Protection order put on school bus driver
WARREN — A Mathews school bus driver was reassigned to the school district’s bus garage on the same
Police say fire charity scammer called Pa. chief
NORTH EAST, Pa. (AP) — Police in northwestern Pennsylvania suspect a scam in which people are asked
Police: Woman used hit-and-run excuse when tardy
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — State police say a western Pennsylvania woman faked a report that she was a
Wedding planned by Erica Lepore and Eric Susa
BOARDMAN — The engagement of Erica Leigh Lepore, daughter of Donald and Sallie Lepore, 1330 Mere
McGuire-Chimento wedding planned for June in Chicago
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. James T. Chimento of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son,
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter, has
Valentine cones for kids
Valentine cones for kids POLAND — Friendly’s in Poland is sponsoring a Kids Cone Valentine event
Food Expo organizers announce finalists for Recipe Challenge
Organizers of the Our Valley Cooks Food Expo are announcing the finalists who will take part in the
HELOISE: Vinegar can speed up that slow coffee maker
Dear Heloise: My coffee maker is getting slower and slower. Could it be the lime deposits in our
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Jealous girlfriend jeopardizes friendship
Dear Annie: I am a happily married woman. I am also close to “Tom,” whom I have known for 15 years.
Villanova ready to defend
The Youngstown-area quartet who helped the Villanova University football team to win its first
Annexation approved for fireworks store in Youngstown
STRUTHERS — Mahoning County commissioners have approved the annexation of an Austintown Township
City risks shutdown of all park programs
Youngstown would save about $1 million by cutting its recreation programs, a city official says.
Butler does it — again
The Bulldogs improved to 18-2 all-time against YSU with a 68-57 victory at Beeghly Center. By JOE
Monks reviving Canfield motel
Monks reviving Canfield motel The Regional Chamber supports the work a group of monks is doing in
Cold-shooting YSU routed
INDIANAPOLIS — The Youngstown State women’s basketball team got off to a slow start and Butler was
Repeat drunken-driving offender ordered held in Trumbull Co. jail
WARREN — Keith Urso will remain in Trumbull County jail for at least the next week while attorneys
After sluggish start, Tigers finish in first
Howland defeated Salem to earn a share of AAC Red Tier crown. By TOM WILLIAMS HOWLAND — After
Man jailed for wearing jeans
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has jailed a former Poland Avenue bar owner until further notice for arriving
Struggling Phantoms face four on the road
The Youngstown Phantoms, who have lost seven straight games and 13 of their last 14, will be on the
Senior class: McDonald lets opponent score final points
BERLIN CENTER — The capacity crowd that had packed into Western Reserve High’s gym erupted to its
Murder suspect’s parents indicted
The intimidation charge carries a possible prison term of one to five years. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Special pay approved for firefighters
Talks will be set up with New Middletown officials to discuss a joint fire district. NEW
Johnson to seek GOP nomination
The candidate initially had considered a run in the 17th Congressional District. POLAND — Add
Grand jury hears Oakhill ethics case
The Oakhill Renaissance Center on Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown, which houses many Mahoning County agencies, is at the center of an ongoing state ethics investigation.
Bipartisan quest is easier said than done
Opinion: For at least two decades, every president has promised to close the partisan divide and work with
Lots of impatience and rain as opening nears
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The XXI Olympic Winter Games begin today, and that’s about the
What is the president willing to give?
Opinion: At first it seemed like a great idea. President Obama, fresh from good reviews for his appearance at
FirstEnergy buyout to form power giant
Utility company FirstEnergy said Thursday that it is buying rival Allegheny Energy for about $4.7
State to study schools’ student transportation
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Department of Education will conduct a study of the Youngstown City School
U.S. trade deficits continue, though at a slower pace
Editorial: U.S. trade deficits continue, though at a slower pace Use less oil. Sell more of our stuff. Buy
Florists worry snowstorm will wilt Valentine’s sales
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Snow-clogged streets and closed office buildings are posing twin logistical
WellPoint to raise some Calif. premiums 39%
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Health insurer WellPoint is blaming the Great Recession and rising medical costs
U.S. export promoters pushing globalization
Opinion: WASHINGTON — From President Barack Obama on down, government export promoters are shouting,
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Massillon Jackson 98, Fitch 39 Canton
‘PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF’
‘PERCY JACKSON & THE OLYMPIANS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF’ Grade: C Director: Chris Columbus Running
Man hospitalized with shot to the head
YOUNGSTOWN — An unidentified man was in critical condition Thursday night after he was shot in the
Canfield man charged after cops find photos of nude 17-year-old
Canfield man charged after cops find photos of nude 17-year-old By ELISE FRANCO CANFIELD — A
the scoop
the scoop hip music party at u-pie For The Love Of Hip Music II, a pre-Valentine’s Day party
Indifferent flick lacks spark of life
Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” novels earn something akin to a Harry Potter
US and Afghan forces prepare for offensive
NEAR MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. and Afghan forces ringed the Taliban stronghold of Marjah on
Will Columbus’ latest kick off franchise?
Hollywood adage goes, “You’re only as good as your last movie.” Forget loyalty or how much money
Schools deserve credit
Opinion: Schools deserve credit EDITOR: I am writing to you concerning your article last Saturday
Outlook for super skier getting better by the day
Lindsey Vonn’s availability for the Vancouver games is still day to day leading up to her opening
Traficant being coy about bid for Congress
Opinion: Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. has repeatedly said — and yelled — at rallies and other public
Kenseth hopes for better season
The back slapping in victory lane after last year’s Daytona 500 nearly drown out the fireworks. It
Speaker OKs honoring Right to Life winner
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s House speaker is going back on an earlier decision against House floor honors
Dems offer pared-down jobs bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stung by criticism that a bipartisan jobs bill emerging in the Senate wouldn’t
A Close Call
A Close Call Johnson, Kahne win qualifiers; Waltrip gets help DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It
PARK AND RECREATION
PARK AND RECREATION Youngstown Youngstown city officials are considering various ways to reduce
Iran marks revolution with crackdown on opposition
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Iranian security forces unleashed a crushing sweep against opposition
Man fatally shot while shoveling snow
COLUMBUS (AP) — A volunteer minister who was shot to death while shoveling snow outside his Ohio
Italy wants statue back
Italy wants statue back ROME — An Italian court ordered an ancient Greek statue bought by the J.
North loses to South in emergency heating aid
North loses to South in emergency heating aid PORTLAND, Maine — The recent cold snap in the Deep
Best Bets on TV tonight
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies (7:30 p.m., NBC): There will be lots of skiing and skating and
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of 2010. There are 322 days left in the year. On this date in
Game review: ‘Bioshock’
‘bioshock’ (2K Games) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Grade: A Rapture used to be a nice place
Metro digest || Marketplace rescheduled
Pulled from burning car GREENFORD — Three men pulled a Sebring woman from a burning car along
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Exempted Village School Board, workshop, 10 a.m., board room, in the
Stimulus-sign critic backed other namings
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio state senator who’s leading a charge to ban road signs touting stimulus
January foreclosure notices up 15% from a year ago
The number of U.S. households facing foreclosure in January increased 15 percent from the same month
Rehab isn’t for sissies
Opinion: Rehab isn’t for sissies Omaha World-Herald: In China, “drug rehabilitation” doesn’t deserve the
Man pleads guilty to sexual imposition
WARREN — Imad M. Elsayed, 45, of Deer Creek Court, Austintown, has pleaded guilty to two counts of
Police arrest man at business
Police found two guns inside the business. LIBERTY — A Boardman man was in the Trumbull County
Officials, residents to try to resolve Beaver Local’s financial problems
The district has seen a decline in enrollment. LISBON — A group of officials and residents is
Contracts awarded for sewer plant
The plant will be built along the north side of U.S. Route 224 in Edinburg. HILLSVILLE, Pa. —
Business digest
REGION Ontario GM plant to add second shift OSHAWA, Ontario — General Motors is adding a second
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Salaheddin Mahed Alshadeh, 31, of 4577 Kirk Road, #5,
Schiavone named to YSU board
YOUNGSTOWN — Atty. Leonard D. Schiavone has been named to the Youngstown State University Board of
No Love Lost Here
Happy Valentine’s Day? No way at party in Niles BY JORDAN COHEN 11Organizers said they were
Activities to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week
The events will begin Feb. 22 at YSU Metro Campus in Boardman. YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Fishbone,
Cleveland State wins sixth straight
CLEVELAND — Norris Cole scored 22 points to lead Cleveland State to an 80-71 win over Valparaiso on
Bill Clinton has heart procedure
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, who had quadruple-bypass surgery more than five years
NHL roundup \ Thursday’s games
Sharks 3, Red Wings 2 DETROIT — Patrick Marleau scored the lone goal in a shootout for San Jose.
Ohio St. beats Purdue to clinch Big 10 title
COLUMBUS (AP) — No team, men’s or women’s, had ever won six straight Big Ten basketball titles until
Defending champion Johnson shoots 64
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Johnson wanted to make sure he got off to a good start as the
Cavs beat Magic, reach lucky No. 13
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James had 32 points and 13 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers matched their
Jay Sean trades stethoscope for microphone
NEW YORK — Jay Sean enjoys cutting up dead bodies. Really. The singer — who made his U.S. debut in
Acclaimed fashion designer McQueen found dead at home
LONDON — Brilliant and controversial British fashion designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in
Baldwin released by hospital
NEW YORK — “30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin was examined briefly at a New York City hospital early
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis IN CUSTODY: Keith Urso will remain in Trumbull County Jail for at
PARK PROGRAMS
PARK PROGRAMS Impact on deficit Youngstown city officials are considering ways to cut an
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