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Weathersfield BOE approves ballot question
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Board of Education approved placing the third renewal of a five-year emergency operating levy on the May 4 primary election ballot.
Weathersfield schools will ask voters for renewal
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Board of Education approved placing the third renewal of a five-year emergency operating levy on the May 4 primary election ballot.
Lost GM dealerships may be restored
DETROIT (AP) — Hundreds of the 1,350 General Motors Co. dealers who lost their franchises last year could see them restored in a congressionally mandated arbitration process that begins later this month, the company’s interim CEO said Wednesday.
Mayor; Give up your health care benefits
CAMPBELL '” Mayor George Krinos proposed legislation at Wednesday night's council meeting that all elected city officials give up their city health-care benefits.
Campbell councilwoman says gun measure restricts her rights
CAMPBELL — City council passed legislation that will stop gun stores from locating within the city limits.
Youngstown council wants more info on how firefighters, cops are hired
City lawmakers want more info on how cops and firefighters are hired
McSuley resigns as Girard football coach
GIRARD — After 30 years of football, Bud McSuley is ready to take a few plays off. The longtime
Phantoms poised for second-half playoff chase
Halfway through their first USHL season, the Youngstown Phantoms are poised to make a playoff run
Niles mayor has proposal to use $10 license plate fees
Niles mayor has proposal to use $10 license plate fees
Struthers Presbyterian Church may secede from national church
Struthers Presbyterian Church may secede from national church
MYCAP director, board chariman discuss state agency probe
MYCAP director, board chairman discuss state agency probe
Prison inmate gets additional time for attacking correctional officers
Man gets more prison time for attack on corrections officers
State Route 11 in Canfield Township reduced to one lane until Thursday afternoon
Route 11 northbound over Ohio Turnpike in Canfield reduced to one lane until Thursday
Hubbard Township gets a clean audit
COLUMBUS — Hubbard Township spent public funds “appropriately and lawfully” according an audit
Mahoning, Trumbull share in $100M in job-training funds for green jobs
Mahoning, Trumbull share in $100M in job-training funds
Ohio ruling puts more teeth into dog-bites lawsuits
Ohio ruling puts more teeth into dog-bites lawsuits
Radio's Louie Free charged with failure to file income tax forms
Radio's Louie Free charged with failure to file income tax forms
Local group heads to Israel to foster business ties
Local group heads to Israel to foster business ties
FAA says part of Somerset wind farm plane hazard
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration says 15 of 30 wind turbines at a planned
Ohio man arrested in Erie casino restroom arson
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — State police have arrested an Ohio man for allegedly setting fire to a restroom at
Mahoning, Trumbull get millions for clean energy efforts
Mahoning and Trumbull counties will share in $100 million in funding that was announced today for
Railroad association to run flea market
Railroad association to run flea market NILES — Youngstown Model Railroad Association, 751 N. Four
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Canfield Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580
Top Shelf Coffee owner scores with NBA, looks for a jolt from lenders
WARREN — In the last five months, Jordan Filippidis has received a $50,000 loan from Warren,
Canfield endures and outscores Boardman
Canfield endures and outscores Boardman Gene Wollet scored a game-high 15 points to lead the
Mooney surges away to stop Eagles, 52-42
The Cardinals shattered Youngstown Christian’s undefeated record. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
Boardman fire chief ordered to reopen 2 stations
Union officials say the department does not have enough firefighters to safely staff all three
Cancer survivor, 17, gets trip to meet Eagles
A devoted Eagles fan got much more than a signed football. CAMPBELL — You wouldn’t likely find
Johnson leads East over Chaney, 80-71; McDonald on top
YOUNGSTOWN — Norman Johnson had 24 points, seven rebounds, four steals and five assists to lead the
Newton Falls gets big lead, holds on down stretch
NEWTON FALLS — With her team ahead by 20 points midway through the third quarter Tuesday night, a
Keenan sworn in as mayor of Hubbard
The new mayor brings experience on city council to his position. HUBBARD — Richard Keenan
East Palestine romps, 64-33
Austin Cope and Ben Gysin combined for 30 points. EAST PALESTINE — In the final battle between
Catale re-elected president of board
A new board member made bids for both the president and vice-president seats. YOUNGSTOWN —
Goal almost met by Salvation Army
The Red Kettle campaign came out fairly well, said Capt. Ivan Musgrove. YOUNGSTOWN — After a
Gibson leaving Ohio State; Heyward, Chekwa staying
COLUMBUS (AP) — Defensive end Thaddeus Gibson will forgo his final year at Ohio State to make
Traficant has management deal
The former congressman wants a syndicated talk-radio show, his communications director says.
State investigates nonprofit agency
YOUNGSTOWN — A state agency is investigating Mahoning/Youngstown Community Action Partnership for
National columnist will discuss parenting here on Saturday
The columnist is known for his no-nonsense approach to child-rearing. BOARDMAN — Earlier this
Lordstown union leaders upbeat despite slow sales
The turbocharged Cobalt SS was billed as the quickest, most powerful Cobalt built yet at its unveiling during the 2008 Cleveland Auto Show, but sales have been disappointing.
OSU tries to adapt without Turner
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State Buckeyes are caught between adapting to life without Evan Turner and
Here is an excellent tip on how to hard-boil eggs
heloise Here is an egg-cellent tip on how to hard-boil eggs Dear Heloise: What causes the dark-
Controlling mother possibly suffers from depression
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Controlling mother might be depressed Dear
Tensions grow as US heightens its role in Yemen
SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — Yemen insisted Tuesday it is capable of leading the fight against al-Qaida,
Stuffed chicken Sophisticated dish that’s fit for a dinner party
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Ned Jawhar, 31, is a focused young man. We learn this when we cook alongside
nba roundup \ Tuesday’s games
Pacers 97, Magic 90 INDIANAPOLIS — Roy Hibbert scored a career-high 26 points, leading the Pacers.
Girls roundup \ Tuesday’s game
Mooney 73, St. Thomas Aquinas 38 YOUNGSTOWN — Taylor Woytek scored 19 points to lead Mooney (4-5),
RI lawmakers back funeral rights for gays
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers voted Tuesday to allow same-sex and unmarried couples
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Ash. Sts. John & Paul at Bloomfield, ppd. Austintown Fitch 87, Niles 79
Officials: Jordan recruited bomber
ZARQA, Jordan (AP) — The suspected Jordanian double agent who killed eight people on a CIA base in
Mangini safe — for one more day
The Browns coach will meet new team president Mike Holmgren today in Berea. BEREA (AP) — On his
1,000 homeless after quake and tsunami
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AP) — Landslides and a tsunami destroyed the homes of about one-third of
nhl roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
Flames 3, Predators 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — David Moss and Olli Jokinen each scored in the second
Clemency denial urged in ’94 murders of 2 men
Mark Aaron Brown is scheduled to die Feb. 4 for killing Isam Salman and Hayder Al-Turk.
Rapist receives 10-year sentence
Scientific evidence was used both times the Champion man went on trial. WARREN — The 17-year-old
Obama: ‘Information was there’ to thwart potential terror disaster
WASHINGTON (AP) — A grim-faced President Barack Obama declared Tuesday there was a deep failure of
Arctic cold, snowfall expected to continue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Subfreezing temperatures across the South have Florida farmers worried that
Boardman house fire being treated as arson
The fire started in an upstairs bedroom and hallway. BOARDMAN — A house fire on Sunset
Boardman and Poland police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN Dec. 31
Google unveils its potential iPhone rival
SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc. on Tuesday unveiled its boldest effort yet in the market for advanced
Family challenge: One meal a day together
The commitment should produce healthy, happy and confident children. DALLAS — Dawn McMullan
nfl roundup \ News and notes
Los Angeles: The company behind a plan to lure the NFL back to Los Angeles says the Jacksonville
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2010. There are 359 days left in the year. On this date
S. Carolina first lady’s book on sale in February
S. Carolina first lady’s book on sale in February CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina first lady
Salem ends 2009 with revenue drop
City officials will meet later this month to discuss the city’s tight finances. SALEM — City
Disposal proposal: Council awaits info before OKing deal
YOUNGSTOWN — Concerned about environmental issues and a possible bad odor, city council members
Steelers’ Tomlin to make ‘appropriate’ changes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers went through an entire offseason a year ago with minimal
Alda enlivens brainpower special on PBS
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Any boring college class would benefit greatly if Alan Alda were plopped in the
Winning defines McCoy, McElroy
It’s the All-American against the Game Manager in the BCS national title game. NEWPORT BEACH,
Guard wrestled with juvenile before collapse
COLUMBUS — A juvenile-prison guard was wrestling with a teen inmate before the guard collapsed and
Iowa earns big win for Big Ten
MIAMI (AP) — Stymied by the Iowa Hawkeyes’ swarming defense, Georgia Tech found itself out of
Hawke sinks teeth into ‘Daybreakers’
No actor wants to look foolish, especially if there are a couple of Oscar nominations and a Tony
Getting it Right
GETTING IT RIGHT The Green Township Fire Department in Mahoning County pays about $1,500 annually
Sports Digest
Hockey match YOUNGSTOWN — Officers and Firefighters of the Youngstown area Police and Fire
Soups to warm you up
I love soup. A lot. On a cold winter day, there’s nothing like a bowl of hot, savory soup to
Carmakers report ’09 sales declines
DETROIT (AP) — Big automakers are glad to see the end of 2009, the worst year for U.S. sales in
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brookfield school board, organizational meeting, 6 p.m., high school auditorium.
Spiritual spuds for sale on eBay
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Move over, Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese. Step aside, Fish Stick Jesus. Online
Masked gunmen rob Vittle Village
EAST PALESTINE — Columbiana County sheriff’s deputies said two employees of the Vittle Village store
Brilliance of U.S.’ glory has faded
Opinion: When I look ahead to the next decade, here’s the question that haunts me: Can America get its mojo
Man unwittingly takes explosives on jet in test
DUBLIN (AP) — A Slovak man unwittingly carried hidden explosives on board a weekend flight to Dublin
Campaign spending will break records
TOLEDO (AP) — Not even a recession or double-digit unemployment can slow down Ohio’s political
Agreement reached in El Patio Motel case
YOUNGSTOWN — Attorneys have reached an agreement in a civil case against the El Patio Motel in
area colleges \ Tuesday’s games
MEN Westminster 68, Waynesburg 55 WAYNESBURG, Pa. — Westminster (4-9, 1-2 won its second
Cuba protests increased screening of its citizens
Cuba protests increased screening of its citizens HAVANA — Cuba summoned the top U.S. diplomat on
DHL pilots to share in settlement
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — ABX parent Air Transport Services Group says a deal has been reached to
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christian T. Hardy, 22, of 148 Wesley Ave., Youngstown, and
Home invaders interrupt wake
Thieves also robbed a 74-year-old man, who had just cashed his Social Security check.
MAC/HORIZON \ Tuesday’s games
MAC Rhode Island 68, Akron 63 AKRON — Delroy James scored 11 of his 19 points during a rallying
Intellectuals to blame for world’s woes
Opinion: There has probably never been an era in history when intellectuals have played a larger role in
Changing city law will be easier than complying with federal employment law
Editorial: Changing city law will be easier than complying with federal employment law Youngstown City
Businessman proposes trade
The nightclub, now a half-burned eyesore, sits on eight acres the city could sell. CAMPBELL —
We should do as Israelis do: Think
Opinion: The more we learn about the almost successful effort to blow up a U.S.-bound airplane on Christmas
Lost: fiscal discipline
Lost: fiscal discipline Chicago Tribune: Decades or centuries from now, scholars will examine U.S.
Pending home sales fell 16% in November
WASHINGTON (AP) —The number of people preparing to buy a home in November fell sharply in the latest
top 25 roundup \ Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Texas 96, Arkansas 85 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Dexter Pittman had 21 points and 10
Vampire tales top list of nominees to win People’s Choice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The people who watch TV shows, buy movie tickets and follow their favorite
GADGETS GALORE
Computer choices, costs to increase ASSOCIATED PRESS Small and inexpensive “netbooks” were some
Leave job creation to entrepreneurs
Opinion: Politicians in Washington are talking a lot about creating jobs. Their dark secret is that none of
Business Digest
NATION Microsoft to sell 4 versions of Office 2010 software SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. will sell
Trial in assault case could begin Monday
WARREN — A felonious assault charge filed against a 52-year-old Warren Township man is likely to go
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The 36th Annual People’s Choice Awards” (9 p.m., CBS): Is Robert Pattinson more popular than Johnny
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