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Pryor leads Bucks past Oregon 26-17 in Rose Bowl
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ohio State’s bowl woes are over, thanks to a sturdy defense and a
Mahoning County must sustain spending cuts, budget director says
YOUNGSTOWN — To balance its general fund budget in 2010, Mahoning County must sustain the $6 million
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • Salem Amateur Radio Association will offer entry-level classes
Nothing like a cool plunge in a lake on New Year’s Day
CRAIG BEACH — The air temperature hovered around 24 degrees, the water temperature was near freezing
Valley leaders share wide range of resolutions
The familiar faces of the Mahoning Valley this year have a wide array of New Year’s resolutions.
2009: A year full of challenges for Obama
Opinion: Barack Obama arrived at the White House with a daunting to-do list. He promised to save the
2010 Rose Goal
Their styles may be different, but Terrelle Pryor and Jeremiah Masoli are both aiming for the win
Northern size, Southern speed to clash in Fla. battle
Penn State faces off against LSU today in Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The stereotypes emerge
Oklahoma’s Jones and Broyles are too much for Stanford
The Sooners receiver set a Sun Bowl record in the 31-27 victory. EL PASO, Texas (AP) — The
It’s time to erase ‘shovel ready’ from our lexicon, group urges
The Word Banishment panel also tosses ‘tweet’ and ‘czars’ to the scrap heap. DETROIT (AP) — In its
MCCTC dedication
MCCTC dedication CANFIELD — Mahoning County Carer and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, will
Restaurants defend safety of ammonia-treated beef
Restaurant chains and beef processors defended their products’ safety Thursday after a report that
FRIENDS: Cheryl Kennedy and Al Mollenkopf say they have lunch often at the St. Vincent De Paul
FRIENDS: Cheryl Kennedy and Al Mollenkopf say they have lunch often at the St. Vincent De Paul
VOLUNTEERS AT WORK: Volunteers, from left, Jerry Kernan, Mickey Patrick, Joe Kachurek, Donna Lorenzi
VOLUNTEERS AT WORK: Volunteers, from left, Jerry Kernan, Mickey Patrick, Joe Kachurek, Donna Lorenzi
Changing demographics affected decade
Opinion: For many Americans, the decade we are closing began on Sept. 11, 2001, not Jan. 1, 2000. And why
A New Year’s wish for our troops
Dear Readers: Happy New Year! Twenty-Ten; Two O, One O; Two Thousand and Ten; Twenty One O — however
Mangini keeping his cool under pressure
BEREA (AP) — For a coach on the hot seat, Eric Mangini is acting pretty cool. Mangini will learn
Diminutive RB breaking tackles, records big time
CLEVELAND BROWNS | Jerome Harrison BEREA (AP) — The shortest Browns player has raised his profile.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food, 9 to
Obama plans meetings on airliner plot
Some US agencies have already implemented new procedures. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama
RoughRiders live up to name in 5-1 win over the Phantoms
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Five unanswered goals by five different RoughRiders gave Cedar Rapids a 5-1
An ice day for creative carving
SALEM — The temperature was hovering just above the freezing point as Ron White took a break. The
The Vindicator
The Vindicator FIRST NIGHT SALEM: First Night Salem began Thursday when artists began to make ice
Youngstown man indicted on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault
The shooting took place on the city’s East Side. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has
THURSDAY LOTTERIES
THURSDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 9-4-1 Pick 4, 2-6-9-2 Rolling Cash 5, 5-6
Americans fall far short of meeting 2010 health goals
Only about 20 percent of objectives for the decade have been met, CDC officials estimate. ATLANTA
Degas painting stolen
Degas painting stolen PARIS — Police say a painting by Impressionist Edgar Degas worth $1.15
Tasmanian devils’ biting poses threat
Scientists believe the marsupial can be saved. WASHINGTON (AP) — Fierce as they are, Tasmanian
Taking aim at crime in Youngstown
Taking aim at crime in Youngstown kThe Youngstown Board of Control approved spending $500,000 to
Obama sees ‘Avatar,’ golfs in Hawaii
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (AP) — President Barack Obama went golfing on New Year’s Eve. The president
International growth seen boosting stocks this year
NEW YORK (AP) — Companies with international operations are set to take advantage of a global
Frito the llama escapes lion attack
ALTA, Wyo. (AP) — Frito the llama defied his name and didn’t get eaten. Lou Centrella seemed sure
Buckeyes fall to Badgers
Buckeyes fall to Badgers No. 23 Wisconsin built a big lead on No. 15 Ohio State and cruised to a
Coaching uncertainty hangs over Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS — Call it the Interim Bowl, the Bizarro Bowl or the Distraction Bowl. Any of them
U.S. Sen. Burr misfires
Chicago Tribune: If the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determines that a military veteran is
Afghanistan raid killed civilians
KABUL (AP) — The United Nations said Thursday that a weekend raid by foreign troops in a tense
Throngs ring in year at alcohol-free celebration
Riders on the WRTA bus offered tips on where to go and what to eat. Two brothers from
McCarthy preps for Senior Bowl
Notre Dame senior strong safety Kyle McCarthy from Youngstown is hoping to use the Under Armour
Bitter battle brews for top post at state patrol
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s new highway patrol superintendent begins his job Monday after a selection
Buckeyes’ Jim Foster earns his 700th career victory
Buckeyes’ Jim Foster earns his 700th career victory EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Ohio State coach Jim
32 earn 4.0 GPA for Fall 2009
YSU athletes YOUNGSTOWN — Thirty-two Youngstown State University student-athletes earned a 4.0
Choice of gas supplier on tap
Direct Energy will supply customers in Struthers who are already being served by Dominion East.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Jesse J. Keatley, sentenced to six months non reporting
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Court rules against furlough orders by Schwarzenegger
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California judge on Thursday ruled that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had
Here’s a first for 2010: Minimum wage drops
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s minimum wage will drop slightly in the new year — the first decrease in any
Suit filed over former Salem station
LISBON — A lawsuit has been filed in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court as part of a state effort
Funding OK’d for gunshot-detection system
ShotSpotter will help police respond quicker to reports of gunfire. YOUNGSTOWN — The city will
‘Uncharted 2’ tops turbulent year in video games
The idea that video games were recession-proof turned out to be a myth this year, leading to
Those we left behind
It was only a rehearsal, and he was twice the age of the dancers accompanying him. But the video
PRIORITY PROJECTS
PRIORITY PROJECTS Youngstown water Youngstown officials say that increases in water rates that
AN ODE TO 2009:
AN ODE TO 2009: By FRED LIEF “A decade passes, all gone in a flash. Let us count our
It’s time to take in some oxygen
Opinion: BOSTON — There is something fitting about writing my last column on the first day of a new year.
“Brian Boitano’s Skating Spectacular” (1 p.m., NBC): Talk about counter-
“Brian Boitano’s Skating Spectacular” (1 p.m., NBC): Talk about counter-programming. If you’re not
Congress must tell truth
Opinion: No one I know makes New Year’s resolutions anymore. In part this may be because the resolutions
AT&T is latest to end Tiger Woods sponsorship
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T Inc. said Thursday it would no longer sponsor Tiger Woods, joining Accenture in
20 million-plus collect unemployment checks in ’09
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 20 million-plus people collected unemployment benefits at some point in
Will moving Gitmo detainees to U.S. make us safer?
Opinion: The woman was sincere. And completely wrong. She was among the dozens of protesters outside a
FCC urges Fox, Time Warner Cable to settle on temporary deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s top broadcast regulator on Thursday urged Time Warner Cable and the
FILLING & FULFILLING
St. Vincent serves up food and friendship Some said they came for the companionship as well as the
Man arraigned on weapon, drug charges
WARREN — A city man pleaded innocent to carrying a concealed weapon and marijuana possession after
Leuer makes his points as Badgers wallop Buckeyes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Bo Ryan made a point to Jon Leuer, sending him to the bench for most of the
Out In The Cold
Stocks fall sharply as investors close out 2009 NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market has closed out a
2010: A year of promise, challenges in the Valley
Editorial: When the Chevrolet Cruze rolls off the assembly line in General Motors’ Lordstown plant later this
Amid Pakistan security concerns, UN to relocate quarter of its staff
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations said Thursday it would relocate about a quarter of the U.N.’s
Hopes for peace in new year run high
PARIS (AP) — Paris jazzed up the Eiffel Tower with a multicolored, disco-style light display as the
Montana court permits physician-assisted suicide
Montana court permits physician-assisted suicide HELENA, Mont. — The Montana Supreme Court said
Today is Friday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2010. There are 364 days left in the year. Today is New
Today is Friday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2010. There are 364 days left in the year. Today is New
Cordray warns Ohioans about 2010 diet deals
Consumers should be wary of offers for so-called ‘free’ merchandise. COLUMBUS — Despite the best
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Tom and Afrodete Gentis, Warren, girl, Dec. 30. Kari
Minus cap, 212 NFL players would have fewer free agency options
WASHINGTON (AP) — Miles Austin of the Cowboys, Brandon Marshall of the Broncos and six other Pro
Happy campers arrive early for 2010 Rose Parade in Calif.
The parade precedes today’s Ohio State-Oregon football game. PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Dean Hanson
Service to honor Lincoln’s legacy
The event is a rallying call to action from leaders of the black community. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Water rates to rise by 52%
Youngstown officials cite capital projects and rising bulk water rates as reasons. YOUNGSTOWN
Jail worker fired for membership in Ku Klux Klan
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A county jailer in Florida has been fired after telling investigators he
Georgetown wins Big East opener; Butler romps
WASHINGTON — Chris Wright scored 21 points, Greg Monroe and Austin Freeman each had 15 points, and
Here are our wishes to our readers for the new year
Dear Readers: Happy New Year. We hope you managed to get through last night with a minimum of
Bomber in killing of 7 CIA personnel linked to Taliban
It was the deadliest attack on the US intelligence agency in 26 years. KABUL — A suicide bomber
A New Year’s wish for our troops
Dear Readers: Happy New Year! Twenty-Ten; Two O, One O; Two Thousand and Ten; Twenty One O — however
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS • Salem Amateur Radio Association will offer entry-level classes beginning Monday
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