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Woman fondled in store
YOUNGSTOWN — A North Side woman has filed a police report claiming she was fondled by an East Side convenience- store employee while shopping.
Vienna Neighborhood Watch marks 7th year
VIENNA — The Vienna Township Neighborhood Watch will celebrate its seventh anniversary Monday when it meets at 7 p.m. at the town hall, spokeswoman Roseann Kennedy announced.
2 injured in crash involving U.S. Rep. Wilson's Lincoln
LISBON — Angela Hatfield, 53, of St. Clairsville, was one of two people injured in a three-vehicle accident at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday on state Route 11, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol
Don Medd, exec director of Area Agency on Aging 11, dies of heart attack
Chief exec of Area Agency on Aging 11 dies of heart attack
Man gets probation for drug trafficking, but faces murder trial
Man gets probation on one charge, but still faces murder trial
3 high school girls basketball games postponed
Winter weather has postponed three of tonight’s area girls basketball games: East at Warren Harding,
Youngstown Thermal signs two-year pact to heat Oakhill Renaissance Place
Youngstown Thermal provides heat to Oakhill Renaissance Place for two more years
Local steel pipe producers looking for more penalties against Chinese
Chinese pipe producers may get hit with more penalties
Columbiana County sales tax will be back on the ballot
LISBON — As expected, the Columbiana County Commissioners on Wednesday placed the 1-percent county
Hubbard man gets probation for making illegal drugs
Hubbard man gets probation for making illegal drugs
Muslim convert executed for killing Arab carryout owner
Muslim convert set for execution Thursday in Ohio death house
Early reports suggest new low for Ohio road deaths
Early reports suggest new low for Ohio road deaths
Here comes the snow, not to mention the cold
YOUNGSTOWN — The National Weather Service forecast calls for 5 to 10 inches of snow to fall on the
Unemployment-claims data signal job gains are near
Unemployment-claims data signal job gains are near
Struthers bans on-street parking today
STRUTHERS — Parking is banned on city streets from 3 p.m. today until 3 p.m. Friday, Safety Service
YSU to spend $1.9 million to study pedestrian safety
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University and the city are about to launch a study designed to keep
Route 11 lane closed near state Route 154 in Columbiana County
LISBON — A state Route 11 travel lane south of the state Route 154 exit in Columbiana County was
Pa. teacher’s aide resigns over nude photo
BANGOR, Pa. (AP) — A teacher’s aide has resigned after a nude photo of her circulated among
Three killed, six hurt in Pa. I-80 crash
CLINTONVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Michigan resident and two from New York have been killed in a multi-
Music and a meeting are planned in Columbiana
Music and a meeting are planned in Columbiana COLUMBIANA — On Monday, Community Christian Women
Hibernian Juniors serve others with greetings and donations
The Junior Division of the Golden Rose Queen of Ireland Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, of
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: What's the deal with dogs allowed everywhere?
Dear Annie: Some time ago, relatives from out of town asked to visit us when they were here for a
Phantoms prepare for second-half chase
Phantoms prepare for second-half chase By TOM WILLIAMS Halfway througH their first USHL
Mahoning, Trumbull counties to share green job-training funds
Officials hope the money will attract manufacturing companies to the area. Mahoning and
Mainhardt finds the long rides a challenge
YOUNGSTOWN — Adjusting to long bus trips, visiting new cities and finding a way to do what’s best
Struthers church faces tough decision
Struthers congregation may secede from national Presbyterian Church USA. STRUTHERS — Members
WGH shows Farrell ‘real basketball’
The perfect Raiders, who are now 8-0, will focus their attention on Sunday’s game against Mentor
MYCAP director: Probe would vindicate agency
YOUNGSTOWN — The head of Mahoning/Youngstown Community Action Part-nership does not believe he has
McSuley resigns as Girard coach
The successful football coach said he will miss preparing for Friday night games. GIRARD —
Mayor says forego health care for wages
The mayor proposed that all elected city officials give up their health-care benefits.
Howland strong on defensive end to turn back Struthers
HOWLAND — Thanks to a fast start and strong defense all game long, the Howland Tigers defeated All-
Campbell lawmaker says gun prohibition takes away rights
CAMPBELL — City council passed legislation that will stop gun stores from locating within the city limits.
Raid uncovers sophisticated growing operation
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force are making room for more than
Florida adds Durkin as linebackers coach
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — D.J. Durkin, a native of Boardman and a graduate of Boardman High, has joined
Talk-show host charged with failing to file taxes
The FBI and the IRS have investigated the case. CLEVELAND — Louis B. Free of Boardman, a self-
Niles mayor: Use license-plate fees for a road project
NILES — Mayor Ralph Infante said he has an idea what the city can do with those $10 license-plate
Salem looks to save on road-salt expenses
SALEM — City officials are trying to squeak through the start of 2010 with as little spending as
Girard Lego Lizards score wins in FIRST Lego League competition
Eighth-grader Gabby Cloggins, 13; seventh-graders Nick Sherock, 13, and Cameron Blenton, 13; eighth-grader Jalene McClendon, 13; and seventh-graders Brian Spence, 12, and David Kuzman, 12, stand alongside their winning trophy and winning robot, "Lizzie," on the table-top obstacle course at Girard Middle School.
WHERE TO GO || ENTERTAINMENT CHOICES IN AND AROUND GREATER YOUNGSTOWN
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Suspect in shooting at Holocaust museum dies
Suspect in shooting at Holocaust museum dies WASHINGTON — The 89-year-old white supremacist
‘A Historic Day’ || Expanded park board eager to begin new era
Expanded park board eager to begin new era New Mill Creek MetroParks commissioners want to focus
Rust Belt Brewing plans series of monthly beer-tasting events
By GUY D’ASTOLFO YOUNGSTOWN — Rust Belt Brewing Co., the craft beer-maker located in the B&O
James, Cavs wallop Wizards
CLEVELAND (AP) — In the span of a few hours, the Washington Wizards lost their leading scorer, their
C. Michigan wins in double overtime
MOBILE, Ala. — Dan LeFevour put on one last show, Andrew Aguila kicked five field goals, including
Goal: Keep fire stations open
Boardman trustees have outlined staffing requirements for the main station and two satellite
Donna the Buffalo comes into its own with ‘Silverlined’
Formed 20 years ago, folk-based act Donna the Buffalo has pretty much existed in the margins before
Short and sweet
Opinion: Short and sweet EDITOR: Please save the polar bears. Christine Halmos Poland
Defending Animal Charity
Opinion: Defending Animal Charity EDITOR: Animal Charity wrote a letter to the editor Dec. 13 stating its
Philly’s defenders under gun
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sean McDermott spent 10 years learning from Jim Johnson, soaking in every bit of
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jRemember Elliot Yamin, who finished third behind Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee on “American
Police union chief upbeat on prospects for pact
A firefighters union official said elected officials in Warren also should take a pay cut.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2010. There are 358 days left in the year. On this
3-D TV may finally come home
LOS ANGELES — Will 2010 finally be the year that 3-D comes to home television? After decades of
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Crimes of the Heart.” Trinity Playhouse, Stage Left Players, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon.
Inmate gets more prison time after felonious assault
YOUNGSTOWN — An inmate at the Ohio State Penitentiary here has been sentenced to an additional eight
No immediate firings expected over intelligence failures
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is not expected to announce the firing of any officials over
Chamber Israel box
Attending the business trip to Israel: Jay Williams, mayor of Youngstown. Michael O’Brien, mayor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The people have chosen vampires.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The people have chosen vampires. “The Twilight Saga,” “True Blood” and “The
Donny Osmond to host radio music show
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Singer Donny Osmond is coming back to the airwaves as he launches a radio show on
12th night box
if you go What: “Twelfth Night” When: Friday, Saturday, Jan. 15-16 and 22-24; Friday and
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Reader finds relief from pain with cherry juice
Q. I have suffered from arthritis in my right hip for several years. By last fall, it got so bad I
Criminal case against Christmas Day bomber is the right move
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Much of the criticism of the Obama administration’s decision to bring criminal charges
Hold the presses! Indians do pay taxes
Opinion: It is always something special to start a new column in a new year. Many of us just assume that the
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan. 1 Theft: A
‘Youth in Revolt’ pays tribute to French classic
“Punk” and “rebel” don’t belong in the same sentence with “Michael Cera.” But somehow, they connect
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason P. Davis, 22, of 396 Secrist Lane, Girard, and Jana R.
Director brings ‘Twelfth Night’ to Trumbull New Theatre stage
NILES — Tom Hitmar was a drama coach for many years, first at Western Reserve and Harding high
Experts: Cold snap doesn’t disprove global warming
Beijing had its coldest morning in almost 40 years and its biggest snowfall since 1951. Britain is
BEST BETS
BCS National Championship Game (8:30 p.m., Fox): Some fans will be rooting for Texas in tonight’s
Nationwide review of courthouse security set
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities will conduct a nationwide review of courthouse security after
Balloon boy dad denies event was a hoax
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado father who pleaded guilty to a felony in the runaway-balloon saga
Dawson elected to baseball HOF
NEW YORK (AP) — Andre Dawson got up at 6 a.m. and went to the gym. Before going back home, he took a
Stephen King plays central figure on new Shooter Jennings album
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen King is a master at creating characters, but when Shooter Jennings came
Sources: Obama backs high-end health-care tax
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signaled to House Democratic leaders Wednesday that they’ll
Weathersfield school board OKs putting levy renewal on ballot
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Board of Education approved placing the third renewal of a five-
TV viewing on mobile phones is closer to reality
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The prospect of watching live, local TV shows on mobile phones and other portable
Once riding high, Dems now see disaster ahead
WASHINGTON — What a difference a year makes. Last January, Democrats were streaming into
‘Imaginarium’: Complete with a lot of imagination
With “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,” Terry Gilliam shows us the “Harry Potter” movie he might
Getting it right
Steve Andres, Salem’s safety- service director, made a comment at Tuesday’s city council meeting
First Night attendance in Salem low, officials say
SALEM — Attendance at the sixth annual First Night Salem was noticeably low. Michael A. Grimstad,
Turner’s return sparks Ohio St.
COLUMBUS (AP) — Jon Diebler scored 21 points and Evan Turner returned early from an injury to give
senate races Open seats
Senate races in which no incumbent will be on the ballot in the November election: Retiring
Architecture to behold
Los Angeles Times: The Burj Dubai, or as it was renamed during its opening Monday, the Burj Khalifa,
Man reports attack
Man reports attack WARREN — A 37-year-old city man suffered injuries to his face and complained
IRS too busy to talk to 3 in 10 who call for help
WASHINGTON (AP) — Need help with your taxes? Good luck reaching the IRS. Three out of 10 people who
Redskins give Shanahan final say on decisions
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — At the podium stood Mike Shanahan, who has a $35 million, five-year contract
Rock off box
The 14th annual High School Rock Off at House of Blues in Cleveland kicks off Friday and runs four
Coming soon to a television near you Here’s a look at new programs on the horizon
As usual, the early part of the new year presents a gluttonous feast for television fans who have
F.Y.I.
‘Snoopy, the Musical’ at Stage Left Players LISBON — The Stage Left Players teen-cast production
SEC goes for four straight BCS titles
Alabama will try to join Florida (twice) and LSU with national crowns. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP)
New tack in fighting hospital infections
NEW YORK (AP) — Looks like doctors aren’t the only ones who should scrub before surgery. Bathing
Anti-whaling speedboat damaged during protest
SYDNEY (AP) — A clash Wednesday off Antarctica between a Japanese whaler and a boat from a protest
Jimbo Fisher officially takes over at Florida St.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jimbo Fisher now holds the keys to Florida State’s football future and he
‘Daybreakers’: Do we really need another vampire movie?
In the “Daybreakers” future, the vampires have it all worked out. No longer just nocturnal, they
Change in hire policy studied
Council members want to discuss the legal results of changing the test policy. YOUNGSTOWN —
Oh, for the good old days of gentlemen boxers
Opinion: Watching old boxing matches on DVDs tells us something about some of the ways in which Ameri-can
Ex-GM dealers could regain lost franchises
DETROIT (AP) — Hundreds of the 1,350 General Motors Co. dealers who lost their franchises last year
Chamber group will visit Israel
Included in the trip will be the mayors of Youngstown and Warren. YOUNGSTOWN — A local
Hubbard Township elects officials
HUBBARD — The township board of trustees elected Thomas Jacobs chairman of the board and Fred Hanley
Football is money in bank for colleges
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In 1957, Queen Elizabeth, attending a Maryland-North Carolina football game, asked
NBA roundup Wednesday’s other games
Celtics 112, Heat 106, OT MIAMI — Rajon Rondo scored 25 points, including a buzzer-beating layup
Warren city employees show cooperative spirit
Editorial: With a $690,000 shortfall in the city of Warren’s operating budget for this year, employee layoffs
Holmgren, Mangini meet; no disclosure
Mike Holmgren, the Browns’ new president, is also looking for a general manager and has talked to
Youngstown to end pact with MYCAP before Feb.
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will eliminate an $85,000-a-year contract with the Mahoning/Youngstown
Business digest
REGION Columbiana Port Authority adds Johnson to board LISBON — Robert C. Johnson of Salem was
NEWSMAKERS || Coleman hospitalized
Coleman hospitalized LOS ANGELES — “Diff’rent Strokes” actor Gary Coleman is in a Los Angeles
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