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Shaken but thankful
Jodi Hunt stands on the front porch of her home on Center Road as she recounts the events leading up to the home next door ...
Stories published February 15, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Don't try to knock down icicles from homes, roofing official says
Don't try to knock down icicles from homes
Fed stimulus money pays for decorative lighting on Warren street
Warren gets fed money for decorative lighting
16 Mahoning County bars, restaurants sued for showing 2008 Pavlik fight
16 Mahoning County bars, restaurants sued for showing 2008 Pavlik fight
New assistant deans plan changes at Kent State branch campus
New assistant deans plan changes at KSU branch campus
MATHCOUNTS competition at YSU postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — A snowstorm expected to hit the Mahoning Valley tonight and tomorrow has resulted in
Snow may have been a factor in Pa. ice rink collapse
Snow may have been a factor in Pa. ice rink collapse
Ohio Livestock Coalition sets annual meeting
COLUMBUS —The Ohio Livestock Coalition will host its 13th Annual Meeting and Industry Symposium on
Gov’t: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has received new complaints that bring to 34 the total number of
Source: Indiana’s Evan Bayh to retire from Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Evan Bayh, a centrist Democrat from Indiana, is ready to announce he won’t
YSU trustees set to choose new president Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees appears ready to name the seventh
Head-on train crash in Belgium kills at least 12
ABRUSSELS (AP) — Two commuter trains collided head-on today after one ran a stop light at rush hour
Ala. prof bemoaned tenure denial, quiet about past
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Amy Bishop kept quiet about a violent episode in her past around colleagues
Gas company had been to the house that later blew up
POLAND — A spokeswoman for Dominion East Ohio Gas says the company had been called to the site of a
No Surprise; more snow on the way
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley should get another 4 to 9 inches of snow from about noon today to
Snow possible factor in Pa. ice rink collapse
ROSTRAVER, Pa. (AP) — A fire official says the buildup of snow and ice may have contributed to a
Trumbull seedling sale under way
CORTLAND — Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District is having a tree-seedling sale through
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Ignored by hostess? Just leave
Dear Annie: What is the etiquette concerning a hostess who frequently uses her laptop or texts
HELOISE: Birthday party raises food for local pantry
Dear Heloise: When I turned 40, I threw myself a birthday party at home. On the invitation, I noted
Boating enthusiasts drop anchor at weekend exhibition in Niles
It’s been rough sailing for the industry during the economic recession. NILES — A sizable
Second Season || Boys tourney pairings set
Warren Harding, Poland, Newton Falls, McDonald and Mathews pick up No. 1 seeds. Boys tourney
Phantoms fall to West leader Omaha, 6-1
OMAHA, Neb. — Seth Ambroz led the Omaha Lancers’ charge Sunday night, totaling two goals and an
Canfield hugger grasps onto new goal
He embraced 7,777 people in 24 hours this weekend.
Police trained to deal with disabilities
AUSTINTOWN — Township law enforcement is becoming more attuned to interacting with residents with a
Cortland winter-recreation upgrade planned
CORTLAND — Recent meetings involving the city of Cortland, Trumbull County MetroParks board and the
No holes in Daytona finish — McMurray holds off Junior
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jamie McMurray’s heart sank when he saw Dale Earnhardt Jr. lurking in his
Valley doctor plans mission to Ghana to RESTORE hope
YOUNGSTOWN — Women in Ghana and most developing countries would rather die of breast cancer than
That’s how they roll
Tiny Tots Skate and Bounce session at the Skate Zone in Austintown has the kids rolling. By
US man gets 1st medal in sport
Johnny Spillane won silver in the Nordic Combined, a combination of ski jumping and cross country
In a survey, 18 percent of small business owners said they plan to add jobs, while 13 percent plan
In a survey, 18 percent of small business owners said they plan to add jobs, while 13 percent plan
Peters edges Todd Bodine to win Saturday’s truck race at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Timothy Peters avoided a rash of wrecks and won the season-opening truck
Johnson survives at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Johnson stood on the 18th tee as powerful waves crashed along the
Grant enables officer’s callback
One officer also returned to duty after being on sick leave since July. WARREN — After
Hope for Haiti program to be presented Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Augustine Episcopal Church, the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League and the P.
Schools face big budget holes as stimulus runs out
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The nation’s public schools are falling under severe financial stress as states
Ohio State women win Big 10 crown
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tayler Hill knows plenty about expectations, which is why she’s assimilated so
Magazine uses Fey to send e-mails to subscribers
NEW YORK (AP) — Vogue subscribers may have noticed an e-mail from Tina Fey in their inbox. It was
Health insurance rate hikes: Is it just for a few, or you?
To critics, a 39 percent increase in health insurance for some Californians foretells skyrocketing
Mich. house fire kills 4 kids
Mich. house fire kills 4 kids FLINT, Mich. — A fire that apparently started after a man fell
Repeal of ‘don’t ask’ policy isn’t likely soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — As promised, the Pentagon has begun examining how the ban on gays serving openly
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP People or groups that wish to donate to RESTORE Worldwide can send a check or money
In Florida, 2006 lottery winner led a life filled with problems
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — When Abraham Shakespeare cashed in a $30 million Florida Lottery ticket in
12 die as US rockets slam into home in Afghanistan
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Two U.S. rockets slammed into a home Sunday outside the southern Taliban
Wean program awards $100K to Valley groups
WARREN — The Raymond John Wean Foundation, in its most recent round of grants, awarded more than
DR. MICHAEL K. OBENG
DR. MICHAEL K. OBENG Profile Dr. Obeng is founder and chief executive officer of Restoring
Biden, Cheney talk terror and war, agree on little
WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden and former Vice President Dick Cheney sparred Sunday from the
Arrested — but given the chance for development
RICHLAND COUNTY COURT’S RE-ENTRY PROGRAM HELPS FELONS ADJUST MANSFIELD (AP) — Marvin Marshall’s
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Catherine and Christopher Flynn, Boardman, boy, Feb. 14.
Covering their bets
Opinion: Covering their bets Los Angeles Times: The prospects for health-care reform legislation in
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x8 7 6 3 2 uQ 9 5 3 v6 wA K 5 The bidding has
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Local Professional Development Committee, 3:30 p.m., media center of Austintown
Madonna to appear on ’The Marriage Ref’
Madonna to appear on ’The Marriage Ref’ NEW YORK — Maybe she will have advice on what not to do in
Dems want Americans to remain dependent
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Only two things are infinite — the expanding universe and Democrats’ hostility to the
Metro Digest
Man charged in crash YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is facing criminal charges after a weekend crash on
Liquor-store privatization could be boon for industry
The privatization efforts in Virginia and other states rankle groups that argue alcohol-related
Canfield hugger grasps new goal
He embraced 7,777 people in 24 hours this weekend. LAS VEGAS — Now that Jeff Ondash has set the
Tech leaders reinvent themselves for revolution
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Brent Constantz’s last startup, Skeletal Kinetics, created a bone-fracture cement
Mennonite, Amish churches pack food for Haiti
SPARTANSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Inside a cramped trailer, shrouded by thick white steam, a group of men
Shaken but thankful
Jodi Hunt stands on the front porch of her home on Center Road as she recounts the events leading up to the home next door to hers exploding Saturday. The charred remains of the neighboring house can be seen in the background.
Silicon Valley faces fierce competition in cleantech
CHANGZHOU, China — In other tech revolutions of recent decades, Silicon Valley became the
Business Digest
REGION It’s All Fine opens new shop in Warren WARREN — It’s All Fine Consignment and Gift Shop
Cleaning services offer comfort to cancer patients
cleaning for a reason foundation Cleaning services offer comfort to cancer patients. ST.
Suspect’s fatal leap after arrest probed
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania are investigating the death of an Ohio
Best Bets on TV tonight
“24” (9 p.m., Fox): On “24,” Jack’s undercover mission worries his colleagues, and the crisis grows
Crosby hit in Pens’ 4-3 loss to Nashville
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Four goals and the shootout clincher were scored by players who will participate
Hundreds attend viewing of Murtha
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of mourners braved light snow and bitter cold Sunday before slowly
Despite recovery, US debt to grow
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s bad enough that Greece’s debt problems have rattled global financial markets.
DVD collection salutes Eastwood
Clint Eastwood has been a towering part of the American movie landscape for more than 50 years. We
Court and Congress give us change we don’t need
Opinion: Court and Congress give us change we don’t need EDITOR: Every time I start to write about
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN The Japan Times, Tokyo, Feb. 9: Toyota Motor Corp. is in a crisis of critical proportions,
DiCaprio says film is typical Scorsese
“Shutter Island” marks Leonardo DiCaprio’s fourth collaboration with director Martin Scorsese. It
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2010. There are 319 days left in the year. This is
Disney upsets theater owners with early-DVD-release plan
LOS ANGELES — In a move that begins to redraw the way movies are distributed, the Walt Disney Co.
Vonn’s shin passes test of training on slalom
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — Lindsey Vonn went through a rigorous slalom training session
Gimme the money, but let’s not talk about it
Editorial: Gimme the money, but let’s not talk about it It’s a marvelous thing to hear all those
Fallen luger to return home, sport in turmoil
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Grief-stricken Olympic organizers made final plans Sunday for the
A US attack on Iran would backfire
Opinion: Sarah Palin has suggested that President Obama could improve his re-election prospects by declaring
OHIO
OHIO OSU pays $1.2M over Legionnaires’ death COLUMBUS — Ohio State University has agreed to pay
Homeowners rent rooms to stave off foreclosure
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Reeling from the recession’s one-two-three-punch of job woes, climbing mortgage
108,713 watch East edge West
Dallas native Chris Bosh made the winning free throw with 5.0 seconds left on the clock.
Buckeyes sink Illinois with 3s from Diebler and Lighty
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Only a few minutes ticked off the clock Saturday before Bill Cole and his
Stable marketplace needed for renewal energy companies to thrive
Opinion: Of the 10 largest wind power companies in the world, the United States has one — General Electric.
Trumbull Vounty Court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Clifton J. Arrington, 33, of 2435 Jackson St., Warren, and