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Liberty killings prove puzzling
WAITING: Marquese Floyd watches and waits at the Trumbull County Courthouse. Three suspects in a double homicide in Liberty Township had their initial appearance in ...
Stories published February 26, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
USA to play for hockey gold
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The United States is on its way to playing for the Olympic gold
Most Mahoning, Shenango valley congressional delegation are centrists, survey shows
Mahoning, Shenango valley congressional delegation
Federal grand jury indicts Warren, Toledo men on drug, firearms charges
Fed grand jury indicts Warren, Toledo men
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Gold Wing Road Rider Association, Chapter M, will meet Saturday for supper at
HELOISE: Reader shares new way to clean windows
Dear Heloise: When I lived in Germany, I learned to use a chamois to clean my windows. They can be
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Parents may feel they are to blame
Dear Annie: I adore my husband of 20 years, and we have the best kids on earth. The problem? My
Wright State’s prayer is answered on 3-pointer
By JON MOFFETT YOUNGSTOWN — The only thing Jerry Slocum could do was bury his head in his hands
County, state still at odds over ballot wording
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County officials aren’t giving up their fight to get “renewal” in its sales-
Penguins add highly-regarded RB from Florida
YOUNGSTOWN — Three weeks after signing day, YSU coach Eric Wolford is set to add another top
Wrestlers vie this weekend for state
A motto on the back of someone’s T-shirt at the Rootstown sectional last weekend said: “Once you’ve
Future of Early College in doubt
City school leaders are searching for a new partner to continue the program. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Ursuline’s speed and rebounding too much for top-seed Springfield
MINERAL RIDGE — The Ursuline girls basketball squad defeated top-seeded Springfield 45-32 on
Phantoms’ Carr is seeing progress
YOUNGSTOWN — Three games into Curt Carr’s tenure as Youngstown Phantoms interim coach and general
Forcing the Issue
Humane Society leader launches task force By D.A. WILKINSON SALEM — Jenny Pike, president of
Depths this month likely to rise to new record
Depths this month likely to rise to new record By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — That thaw didn’t
YSU indoor track/field teams go for Horizon titles this weekend
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State track and field teams will compete in the Horizon League indoor
Bus driver allowed to resume duties — with 5-year restriction
WARREN — Kathy Kotanichek, the Mathews school-bus driver who became the center of controversy in the
Shooting woes hamper women
YOUNGSTOWN — For the first time in a long time, the Youngstown State women’s basketball team had the
Canfield teenagers nabbed in gun sale
The two are charged after one sold a semi-automatic rifle to the other.
Man charged in assault to be arraigned today
Man charged in assault to be arraigned today CAMPBELL — A man accused in an assault and kidnapping
Full speed ahead on reform
Opinion: Full speed ahead on reform Seattle Times: The list of new protections for credit-card users is a
Business Digest
REGION Speakers to offer advice on success in careers LIBERTY — Two successful businesswomen
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Lee and Charla Carter, Niles, boy, Feb. 24. Robert and Sarah Craig,
THURSDAY drawings
THURSDAY drawings OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 1-0-8 Pick 4, 7-0-7-7 Rolling Cash 5,
Wizards waive ‘Z’, LeBron wants him back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Zydrunas Ilgauskas was waived Thursday by the Washington Wizards, and his old
GOP ignores its past
Opinion: Young conservatives swelled the audiences at the American Conservative Union Foundation’s
Apple plans to keep $25B rather than pay dividend
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc., buoyed by the success of the iPhones, iPods and computers it
Congress must reduce budget deficits
Opinion: GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Congress is now debating whether to increase the national debt once again,
House passes extension of USA Patriot Act
House passes extension of USA Patriot Act WASHINGTON — Key provisions of the nation’s primary
Military spouses angry over halt to job grants
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Military spouses were enthusiastic when the government started offering them
Recovery still weak, uneven
WASHINGTON (AP) — Layoffs are no longer dropping as they were in the final months of last year,
When mistakes are made, the public has a right to specifics
Editorial: When mistakes are made, the public has a right to specifics Sometimes, the line between the
Coca-Cola to acquire bottler’s business in North America, control distribution
NEW YORK (AP) — Coca-Cola plans to buy the North American operations of its largest bottler in an
House OKs tougher bill on kennel owners
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has signed off on legislation increasing penalties against kennel owners
SeaWorld says it will keep whale that killed trainer
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Despite calls to free or destroy the animal, SeaWorld said Thursday it will
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lester M. Darnell, 56, of 197 Glenaven Ave., Youngstown, and
Snow and rain pound Northeast
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A slow-moving winter storm packing heavy, wet snow and potentially flooding rain
J.J. Cafaro’s ‘I made a mistake’ is a joke
Opinion: J.J. Cafaro’s written statement about his latest illegal activity is laughable in so many ways. My
‘Star Trek Online’
‘Star Trek Online’ (Atari/Cryptic Studios) for the PC Grade: B- The “Star Trek” franchise
Poland’s Vallinger fifth, Sabol 15th at Division II state diving
CANTON — Senior Tricia Vallinger of Poland High placed fifth in the Division II state diving
Prosecutors present new evidence to grand jurors in Oakhill probe
Federal, state and county officials were at the grand jury session Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN —
Lil Wayne joins list of rappers with rap sheet
ATLANTA — It’s a ritual that seems to play out at least once a year in the rap community: A top star
Burton, Depp wind up in ‘Wonderland’
‘Alice in Wonderland’ hits theaters next Friday. LOS ANGELES — Tim Burton, girlfriend Helena
Afghans take over Taliban stronghold
MARJAH, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials raised the national flag over Marjah on Thursday,
Charges grow for suspect in 11 deaths
CLEVELAND (AP) — The suspect in the slayings of 11 women whose remains were found in and around his
Raise debt ceiling to restore prosperity
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Various political demagogues and Wall Street interests have mounted a campaign to
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x9 3 2 u6 5 4 v9 6 3 2 wJ 9 8 WEST EAST xVoid
‘Down Under’ appeal
‘Down Under’ appeal SYDNEY — Record company EMI lodged an appeal Thursday against a court ruling
Kenseth hopes for stability
Matt Kenseth rolled into Las Vegas a year ago looking to become the first driver to open a season
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2010. There are 308 days left in the year. On this date in
Getting it right
Lenore Bills, a Youngstown school teacher, will be among those honored Saturday by the Youngstown
Best Bets on TV tonight
NAACP Image Awards (8 p.m., Fox): The 41st NAACP Image Awards celebrates the vast contributions made
Boardman’s defense too strong for Perry, 52-31
ALLIANCE — Boardman’s Darryce Moore is playing in the Division I district tournament with a sense of
Report: Changes to save natural-gas customers
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new natural-gas pricing system put in place by Ohio regulators would have saved
Canada blanks US in hockey title game
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada’s game. Canada’s ice. Canada’s gold. Again. Marie-Philip
Animal Charity to gain space in March move to Boardman
BOARDMAN — Beginning late next month, Animal Charity will have a new home. The agency will move
McDonald relies on seniors in win
HUBBARD — With three senior starters, second-seeded McDonald High was the most experienced team in
Cavaliers avenge prior loss to Celtics, 108-88
BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James had 36 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, Mo Williams scored 14 of
Researcher: ‘Tiny’ quake hits Ohio
FOSTORIA, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Seismic Network says a small earthquake has hit northwest Ohio, with
Doctor to fight charges he fondled 9 women
BRIDGEWATER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania physician has waived his right to a preliminary
Liberty killings prove puzzling
WAITING: Marquese Floyd watches and waits at the Trumbull County Courthouse. Three suspects in a double homicide in Liberty Township had their initial appearance in court Thursday.
Train hits, kills 2 teens outside Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — All tracks have reopened outside Philadelphia after an Amtrak train struck and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rene’s Closet, free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, St.
8th performance of circus added at Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — In order to meet demand, an eighth performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum &
Halfway to Polish Day planned at Kuzman’s
GIRARD — PolishYoungstown will have a Halfway to Polish Day celebration Saturday at Kuzman’s Lounge,
Accidents involving Toyotas get 2nd look
LINO LAKES, Minn. (AP) — Ever since his 1996 Toyota Camry shot up an interstate ramp, plowing into
‘Xanadu’ star enjoys lighthearted role
The cult classic movie starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Hey Bud, Let’s party. It’s
if you go
if you go What: “Xanadu” When: Tuesday through March 14 Where: Palace Theatre, 1615 Euclid
Man who used rock in attempted robbery gets 3 years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old man convicted of trying to use a rock to rob a person he referred to as
HOW THEY DISAGREED
Among the areas where Democrats and Republicans groped for accord at Thursday’s health-care summit:
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR SPRINT CUP Shelby American Las Vegas Schedule: Today, practice (Speed, 3-4:30 p.m.),
Expiring jail pact with city discussed
Sheriff’s department and jail operations are a top priority, a commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Chavez brings Venezuela to its knees
Opinion: Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s flamboyant president, now should be the object of pity. He has boxed
Marco Andretti is looking for a breakthrough year in IRL
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Marco Andretti’s resume reads like that of a seasoned IndyCar Series
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Feb. 19 Drugs:
Health summit fails to bring accord
Democrats may have to go it alone, Obama says after daylong televised meeting George Voinovich of
Central Ohio judge sides with bar in smoking dispute
COLUMBUS — A central Ohio judge has stopped the state from collecting more than $30,000 in fines
Search for lost aunt reveals family secret
CANTON (AP) — Curiosity about a long-lost aunt sent Susan Hadley on an odyssey that would unravel
Metro Digest
Angel Food Blessings YOUNGSTOWN — Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will take orders for
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, workshop with Waltz Consultants, 9:30 a.m., 6844
Crisis puts spotlight on auto electronics
DETROIT (AP) — Investigations into whatever is lurking behind Toyota’s crisis of quality have put a
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