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Archaeologist sees proof for Bible in ancient wall
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications recently excavated
3 NYC police officers acquitted in sodomy case
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer accused of sodomizing a drug suspect in a subway
Woman convicted of killing kids found in freezer
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A Maryland woman who adopted three children despite a troubled past was
Riverdance performances will take place at DeYor Performing Arts Center
Riverdance performances at DeYor
Boardman looking for civil service commission candidates
Boardman looking for civil service commission candidates
Ohio treasurer closes bond deal to spur business development
Ohio treasurer closed bond deal to spur business development
Historic showboat sinking on river near Pittsburgh
Historic showboat sinking on river near Pittsburgh
Pa. school district is asked not to wipe computers
Pa. school district is asked not to wipe computers
Mercer County looking for glitch that shorted workers
Mercer Co. looking for glitch that shorted workers
John J. Cafaro charged with campaign contribution violation
J.J. Cafaro charged with campaign violation
Summit County challenges state report in inmate's death
Summit County challenges state report in inmate's death
Riverdance farewell performances begin Tuesday at Powers Auditorium
Riverdance performances Tuesday at Powers Auditorium
HELOISE: Here's a checklist for hotel managers
Dear Heloise: Here is some information for the hospitality industry. Hotel managers need to tell
Schools chief in McDonald resigns
The board of education in the financially strapped district plans to make more cuts today.
‘Gracious, generous’ Nickelback singer dines in the Valley
The celebrity ate at the Spread Eagle Tavern where many GOP politicians have visited.
Fatimus leads Poland on quest for elusive state championship
NIKO FATIMUS LEADS POLAND ON QUEST FOR ELUSIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP By JOE SCALZO He was cut off
Training gives officer tips on dealing with autism
The form is available on the township’s Web site. BOARDMAN — Family members or caregivers of
In a roundabout way, officials debate idea for Warren square
The concept was introduced to Ohio in 2006. WARREN — Jim Delasandro, executive director of
Springing Forward
Residents reap early rewards at Home and Garden Show By SEAN BARRON Is spring here yet? No,
Girls postseason basketball action continues this week
After an unusually light day of action on Saturday, the high school girls basketball tournament
Americans stun Canada, 5-3, in hockey showdown
The win puts the U.S. in the tournament’s quarterfinals and possibly with the top seed. VANCOUVER,
State swimming and diving qualifiers finalized
Ten individuals and four relays have qualified for the state swimming and diving championships,
MCBA will induct 5 bowlers into HOF
WEST MIDDLESEX — The Mercer County Bowling Hall of Fame will induct five individuals at the Radisson
Butler, kids gain mutual appreciation
The kids painted their own ‘Silver and Black.’ YOUNGSTOWN — The 1950 Jackson Pollock painting
Petraeus predicts 12- to 18-month offensive
WASHINGTON — Predicting the level of U.S. casualties in the ongoing fight to win control of the
Trumbull County Court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses William D. Snyder, 24, of 8604 Dennison Ashtabula Road, North
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara
The Vindicator/Lisa-Ann Ishihara JUST ABOUT FINISHED: The robot being built by members of the
In the past six months, smart-phone customers were three times more likely to experience dropped
In the past six months, smart-phone customers were three times more likely to experience dropped
if you go
Who: Martina McBride with Trace Adkins When: Friday, 7:30 p.m., Wolstein Center, Cleveland; also
The ‘Avatar’ question: Is it acting?
LOS ANGELES — Director James Cameron had many reasons to be happy the morning that this year’s Oscar
Mulling the controller’s future
LOS ANGELES — Will this year mark the death of the joystick? With major video game publishers
‘Shame’ banners are no welcome sign for businesses
ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. — For years, the owner of Arroyo Grande’s old-fashioned ice cream parlor has
CANADA
Opinion: CANADA The Vancouver Sun, Feb. 17: NBC Universal’s online coverage of the Winter Olympics in
Trace Adkins settles into an easy rhythm
DETROIT — Trace Adkins chuckles when he considers his place in the 2010 country music world: In this
‘Tablet’ gadgets aim to fill gap
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — If you’ve got a car and a bicycle, do you need a motorcycle, too? Wireless
Arrest of Taliban chief a milestone
Opinion: There’s been a flood of news coverage of a major U.S offensive against the Taliban in southern
Bode Miller wins first gold medal
WHISTLER, British Columbia (AP) — This is the way Bode Miller always wanted it to happen. An
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2010. There are 312 days left in the year. On this date in
Democratic governors urge Obama to focus on economic concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic governors said Sunday they worry about President Barack Obama’s track
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Workplace smoking just stinks
Dear Annie: How do I deal with chain smokers in the workplace? My office has a no-smoking policy,
TOYOTA’S RIPPLE EFFECTS
In crisis, company has fallback in China, elsewhere TOKYO (AP) — Toyota is stricken by massive
Report: Invest in Ohio’s cities
Metro areas are ‘the key functional units in the global economy today’ COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio may be
Metro Digest || Resident input sought
Resident input sought CANFIELD — City residents will be asked for their input on storm-water
Top brass to give views on ‘don’t ask’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers this week will press the military’s top uniformed officers for the first
UK offers help to 6 whose IDs were stolen in slaying plot
JERUSALEM (AP) — The British Embassy in Israel said Sunday it is giving new passports to six British
Book: British PM is abusive
LONDON (AP) — On Sunday, the British public was introduced to what one political journalist has
White House expected to post version of health-care overhaul on Web today
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House readied its last-ditch effort to salvage health-care legislation
Jamison plays well in Cavs’ loss to Orlando
He scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half of a 101-95 defeat. By BRIAN WINDHORST
Statue of Obama as a boy moved to Jakarta school
Statue of Obama as a boy moved to Jakarta school JAKARTA, Indonesia — A statue of Barack Obama as
Johnson’s good fortune results in NASCAR victory
FONTANA, Calif. — A career came full circle for Jimmie Johnson, who won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup
Recent success could be a sign of things to come
Opinion: Recent success could be a sign of things to come EDITOR: Hooray for the Mahoning Valley. The
TEMPORARY HOMES
military pets Organizations help reduce the stress on troops preparing for overseas deployment.
Business Digest
REGION Cake Boutique plans ribbon-cutting ceremony HOWLAND — The Cake Boutique will have a
YSU Symphonic, Concert bands to be featured in musical event
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University and the Dana School of Music Concert Series will present
The Great Lakes are a vital, irreplaceable resource
Editorial: The Great Lakes are a vital, irreplaceable resource This was a good weekend for Lake Erie. For all
Campbell cuts $463K in spending to satisfy state
The city’s budget now has a surplus of $29,012. CAMPBELL — The city has eliminated a $463,000
Debt could stunt U.S. economic growth
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Greece wobbles with debt. U.S. stock markets swoon. European commenters mutter about
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Planning Commission Board, 1 p.m., conference room, 50 Westchester
Global warming debate heats up
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Science, many scientists say, has been restored to her rightful throne because
‘Shutter Island’ makes waves with $40.2M debut
‘Shutter Island’ makes waves with $40.2M debut LOS ANGELES — Martin Scorsese and Leonardo
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x10 6 5 uA J 7 6 3 vQ 9 8 wK 7 Partner
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Life Unexpected” (9 p.m., The CW): The latest episode of “Life Unexpected” has Ryan and Cate
Evan Turner shakes off flu to lead Buckeyes past MSU
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ohio State’s Evan Turner was dealing with a head cold and flulike
The missing clues
Opinion: The missing clues Decatur (Ala.) Daily: Harvard educated. A brilliant researcher. Denied tenure
Reveling in robotics
Teacher adviser Gordon Powell, far right, shows the Liberty High School robotics team how to run wire through drilled holes.
Support payments drop amid recession
COLUMBUS (AP) — Collections for child support have dropped about $15 million over the past year as
FINDINGS
FINDINGS U Top 10 states for exports: Texas, California, New York, Washington, Florida, Illinois,
OSU women play surprisingly bad
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State’s Samantha Prahalis took the blame for suddenly losing her touch at the
Strickland to serve on governors’ panels
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland was named chairman of the Midwestern Governors Association and co-chairman
BUDGET AX FALLS | What’s cut?
Campbell’s budget underwent two rounds of amendments after weeks of revisions to eliminate a
Study: Rules on flying with TB are too strict
ATLANTA (AP) — Provocative new research suggests international rules that bar potentially infectious
Police seek suspect in hit-and-run that killed former state trooper
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Authorities still are searching for a tractor-trailer driver who killed a retired
Train kills 3 teens crossing trestle
MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) — After goofing around downtown, four teenagers marched past a “no trespassing”
3 killed in one-car crash on I-376 in western Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a car plunged off an interstate down a
Warming climate will bring stronger hurricanes, study finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top researchers now agree that the world is likely to get stronger but fewer
Ex-Ohio patrol chiefs criticize administration
COLUMBUS (AP) — Seven retired Ohio State Highway Patrol superintendents have joined forces to
Seasoned Robo Cats of Girard High build multiple skills
Teacher adviser Gordon Powell, far right, shows the Liberty High School robotics team how to run wire through drilled holes. Team members watching, from center going counterclockwise, are: Carter Brady, 15; Nate Purnell, 17; Steve Struble, 16; Rick Palmer, 15; and Adam Clare, 14.
Hector Camacho, 47, has urge and desire to keep on fighting
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been nearly three decades since Hector Camacho won his first world title, and
Outgoing Pa. lawmakers speak on Legislature’s ills
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Legislature has suffered its share of self-inflicted wounds in recent
Canfield band fundraiser set for Saturday
CANFIELD — The Canfield Band Parents will have its annual pasta dinner and Chinese auction from 11
Worried dealers add voice to PR push
WASHINGTON (AP) — How rattled are Toyota dealers about the company’s problems? Some dealerships
Ian Poulter Match Play champion
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — The trophy Ian Poulter is taking home from the Match Play Championship is
Taliban mounts a tough fight in Afghanistan
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Outnumbered and outgunned, Taliban fighters are mounting a tougher fight
Springfield police probe stabbings outside bar
PETERSBURG — Four people were stabbed during a bar parking-lot fight, though none of the injuries
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