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Hubbard native sworn in as new mayor tonight
HUBBARD — Richard Keenan acknowledged the challenges the city faces but he’s willing to take them on for a variety of reasons.
Salem facing tightening finances
SALEM — City Treasurer Robert Tullis told council Tuesday evening that the city had ended 2009 with a drop in revenue.
Youngstown school board re-elects Catale as president
City school board re-elects Catale as president
Ex-Ohio mayor: Traffic violations increase after cameras removed
Traffic violations rise when cameras removed
Odor concerns slow industrial project
YOUNGSTOWN — Concerned about environmental issues and a possible bad odor, city council members
Traficant lands a part-time job on radio
YOUNGSTOWN — Ex-U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. has signed a management deal and landed a paid job
Attendance was down at First Night Salem
SALEM — Attendance at the sixth annual First Night Salem was noticeably low. Michael A. Grimstad,
Cobalt sales down 44 percent for 2009
Sales of the Chevrolet Cobalt were down in December, which ended a dismal year for the locally
Election board members to be elected next week
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic and Republican parties will each meet next week to elect
St. Andrewes AME Church serves lunch Wednesday afternoon
Church serves free lunch Wednesday afternoon
UPDATE: Chrysler finishes '09 with worst sales in 47 years; Ford down, too
UPDATE: Chrysler finishes '09 with worst sales in 47 years; Ford down, too
Police-fire hockey game set for Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Officers and Firefighters of the Youngstown area Police and Fire Departments will meet
Driver suspended after student left on school bus
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bus company officials say a Pittsburgh bus driver is suspended after she left a
Teen pleads guilty to shooting at basketball game
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania teen will spend at least five years in prison after
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • Chaney High School Class of 1959 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at
St. Christine Seniors will meet Wednesday
St. Christine Seniors will meet Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN — St. Christine Seniors will meet at 1 p.m.
Parfel-Witmer wedding plans are announced
Parfel-Witmer wedding plans are announced Jennifer Parfel of New Springfield and Mike Witmer,
Rushwin-Mascola engagement told, wedding planned
Rushwin-Mascola engagement told, wedding planned STRUTHERS — Announced by Frank and Pauline
CRYSTAL SIEMBIDA | JOSHUA BOGGS
CRYSTAL SIEMBIDA | JOSHUA BOGGS CRYSTAL SIEMBIDA JOSHUA BOGGS YOUNGSTOWN — Fellows Riverside
ELIA CRISUCCI | ANTHONY GHIOLDI
ELIA CRISUCCI | ANTHONY GHIOLDI ELIA CRISUCCI ANTHONY GHIOLDI YOUNGSTOWN — The marriage of Elia
KATIE MORGAN | MATTHEW BRAKE
KATIE MORGAN | MATTHEW BRAKE KATIE MORGAN MATTHEW BRAKE LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The gardens near the
JENEANE CRAGO | BRENT HUGUS
JENEANE CRAGO | BRENT HUGUS JENEANE CRAGO BRENT HUGUS YOUNGSTOWN — Jeneane Marie Crago and
Warren company pairs with Ryan to fight imports
A local manufacturer blames Chinese imports for its loss of sales. WARREN — Backyard Buddy is
Datish father and son are OSU proud
Mike and Doug both played for the Buckeyes’ football team. BOARDMAN — Playing for Ohio State
East thwarts late Campbell rally to beat Red Devils 52-42
Campbell whittled a 13-point deficit to three late in the game. YOUNGSTOWN — The East High
UNLUCKY NO. 13 | Penguins remain winless
Penguins remain winless Having the lead against a nationally-ranked opponent rattled the team, the
Speakers favor sales-tax renewal
The consequences of a sales- tax failure in May will be severe, speakers warn. CANFIELD — The
Gunman no stranger to police
Police are investigating all aspects of Sunday’s fatal shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — At least one
Hiring lists will be used for last time
The city has used the two lists for several years. YOUNGSTOWN — The city will use two lists —
Browns’ Eric Mangini: ‘I’m proud of the job’
The embattled Browns coach could meet his new boss as early as today. BEREA — Eric Mangini
Plea deal made in sex case
YOUNGSTOWN — Art Klein, former owner of two Canfield motels, pleaded guilty to a felony count of
Clinton at fundraiser today
CANFIELD — Former President Bill Clinton will be the featured guest today at a dinner to raise money
THE VALUE OF HARD WORK
Los Gallos, a Boardman Mexican restaurant, is expanding with another location and a banquet center.
Be wary of publishing personal information
heloise Be wary of publishing some personal information Dear Heloise: In order to prevent theft,
Jealous daughter causes family rifts
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Jealous daughter causes family rifts Dear
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2010. There are 360 days left in the year. On this date
Getting it right
The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District bulk water rates are expected to go up between 2 percent and 4
Ursuline’s Jones commits to YSU
He is the first recruit for new coach Eric Wolford. YOUNGSTOWN — Eric Wolford’s first recruit
2009 was relatively dry year for Mahoning Valley
The wettest months last year were August and March
Health spending in ’08 hit $2.3T
WASHINGTON (AP) — The recession dramatically slowed U.S. health-care spending to $2.3 trillion in
Steelers left to wonder just what happened
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the end, the Pittsburgh Steelers came up empty. Not on the field — they won
Former NFL chair on head injuries under fire
DETROIT (AP) — Former NFL player Kyle Turley told members of Congress on Monday that while he still
Not many airports enforce new rules
On the first day of what was supposed to be tighter screening ordered by the U.S. for airline
Israel not to blame for Gazans’ suffering
Opinion: WASHINGTON — While Palestinian Christians in the West Bank celebrated Christmas in Bethlehem,
Bengals apologize to their fans
CINCINNATI (AP) — How bad was it? The Bengals are apologizing. A national television audience
Penn State’s Bowman considers early leap
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — It’s decision time for Navorro Bowman. Return to Penn State next season
5 US suspects in Pakistan defend plans
SARGODHA, Pakistan (AP) — Five Americans detained in Pakistan told a court Monday they intended to
A crime that feeds on fear
The (Ft. Myers) News-Press: Batterers deserve stiff penalties for perpetrating domestic violence — a
Arenas: ‘Pulling guns was joke’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas says he took unloaded guns from his locker
Guard, gunman die in Las Vegas shootout
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man dressed in black opened fire with a shotgun at a federal building Monday in
girls roundup Monday’s other games
Chaney 63, Heartland Christian 48 YOUNGSTOWN — Taylor Carter scored 20 points to lead Chaney
Blagojevich to vie on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
NEW YORK — Donald Trump boasted that the upcoming season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” is the best
MONDAY drawings
MONDAY drawings OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 8-0-9 Pick 4, 9-6-3-1 Classic Lotto, 6-8-23-31-
AP sources: CIA base bomber was a double agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The suicide bomber who killed eight people inside a CIA base in eastern
Reserve rallies to beat Lowellville
BERLIN CENTER — Western Reserve coach Josh Scott emphasized to his squad that Monday’s contest
Mark Ingram is inspiration for family and ’Bama’s fans
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Mark Ingram plays for Alabama — and so much more. He plays for a
Burt Bacharach postpones concerts after surgery
Burt Bacharach postpones concerts after surgery LOS ANGELES — A publicist says Burt Bacharach is
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec. 23 Drug
‘Friends’ stars reunite on ‘Cougar Town’ episode
CULVER CITY, Calif. — These “Friends” like sticking together. Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, who
Snowden’s return sparks Fitch
YOUNGSTOWN — After a lackluster start to this basketball season, the Austintown Fitch High girls
LA judge sets hearing in Roman Polanski sex case
LOS ANGELES — Roman Polanski’s long-delayed criminal case will return to a courtroom for a hearing
Iowa faces challenge in Ga. Tech’s triple option
MIAMI (AP) — It was breakfast time, and Iowa Hawkeyes defensive coordinator Norm Parker sat at a
Winter system drops record snow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bitter chill has settled in across the eastern half of the country,
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dameon D.Little, 31, of 356 E. Judson Ave., Youngstown, and
Slumping Pens get a lengthy practice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux watched most of the team’s lengthy 90-
To fight al-Qaida, US takes a risk on president of Yemen
SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security forces clashed with al- Qaida fighters Monday, killing two, the
Youngstown’s ’09 crime stats cause for optimism this year
Editorial: Although the city of Youngstown began the new year with two violence-related deaths — one a
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The Biggest Loser” (8 p.m., NBC): Led by 526-pound Michael Ventrella, the new cast of “The Biggest
There’s a health care plan that would work, given a try
Opinion: There’s a health care plan that would work, given a try EDITOR: There has been much said about
Foiled airline bombing puts focus on Yemen
Opinion: One of the consequences of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s failed attempt to kill himself and everyone
Former Romanian spy backs Schiffer for House
COLUMBUS — A former top Romanian spy who defected to the United States in the 1970s has endorsed a
Americans’ job satisfaction falls to its lowest level ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — We can’t get no job satisfaction. Even Americans who are lucky enough to have
Business Digest
REGION Dominion East Ohio to raise gas price Jan. 19 CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio said its
A war by any other name
Opinion: Suppose Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, the Christmas Day underwear bomber, had succeeded and blown up
Would Obama approve paying for abortions with tax money?
Opinion: Would Obama approve paying for abortions with tax money? EDITOR: Would our President sign into
Auditions set for ‘Squid Man’ film
BOARDMAN — Actors and actresses are needed for “Squid Man,” an independent feature film to be shot
Last 10 years were the worst of times
Opinion: Looking back over the last 10 years, it’s hard not to feel as W.H. Auden did one dreary September
Boise St. pulls out 17-10 win in Fiesta
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Boise State reached into its bag of tricks again and stunned Texas Christian
IRS to start regulating paid tax preparers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service plans to start regulating paid tax preparers,
Mahoning supervisors name Sackin roadmaster
Supervisors withdrew from the Northwest Lawrence County Regional Police Department.
Stocks climb on news about manufacturing
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market has extended its 2009 rally into the new year. Major stock
Man dies in fire at home
Man dies in fire at home NILES — Norman Henninger, 77, of 122 S. Butler St., died in a fire at his
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville school board organizational meeting, 7 p.m.; regular meeting will
World’s Tallest Tower
Named after bailout patron DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai opened the world’s tallest
Finances challenge Boardman trustees
One new trustee is a familiar face to township residents. BOARDMAN— Two new township trustees
Policeman, union sue for promotion
WARREN — A city policeman and the union representing him have filed a lawsuit seeking to compel the
Bank’s $60,000 donation to help rejuvenate city neighborhoods
Bank’s $60,000 donation to help rejuvenate city neighborhoods STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN — A
Two NFL teams sack coaches
Around the NFL, it is known as Black Monday, the day after the season ends, when coaches get fired.
Sebring to induct four into Hall of Fame
SEBRING — Sebring McKinley High School will induct four former standouts into its Athletic Hall of
Texas Tech begins search for a new coach
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers said Monday that interim coach
MONDAY’S SCORES
MONDAY’S SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO Bloom-Carroll 50, Cols. Hartley 42 Kalida 59, Ada 26
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Alfredo Leon and Karia Gonzalez Ramirez, Beloit, boy, Jan. 3. Forum
Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on various charges after a car chase
CAMPBELL — A man trying to elude police over a traffic stop ended up wrecking his car and making a
2009 bankruptcies in US total more than 1.4 million, up 32%
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — U.S. consumers and businesses are filing for bankruptcy at a pace that made
MONDAY’S SCORES
MONDAY’S SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO Bloom-Carroll 50, Cols. Hartley 42 Kalida 59, Ada 26
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