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Heckert leaving Eagles for Browns

CLEVELAND — A person familiar with the hiring tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns have


1,000 visit renovations, addition to Mahoning County Career Center

CANFIELD — More than one visitor to a dedication ceremony and open house Sunday at Mahoning County


Harding falls short in showdown with Mentor

CLEVELAND — Warren Harding High coach Steve Arnold did his best to prepare his team for a tough


Model-railroad event rolls into Niles

NILES — Liam Treharne got his first model train for Christmas this year, but even though he sees it


Boardman’s ‘luxury’ police substations close

BOARDMAN — The dwindling number of police officers and skepticism about the effectiveness of


Lazazzera 50th is observed with guests at party

Lazazzera 50th is observed with guests at party AUSTINTOWN — Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown was

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SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

SENIOR CITIZENS AARP 4339 • Austintown Chapter 4339, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace


FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced

FEDERATED CLUBS THURSDAY • Fortnightly IV will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Caff Capri in Boardman for


SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

GARDEN CLUBS MONDAY • Hitchcock Woods members will celebrate Ladies Night Out with a social at


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

• Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.


Finalist: YSU is good fit for me

The UCM board did not renew Podolefsky’s contract as president. YOUNGSTOWN — Aaron


Passion powers Wolford’s method

The new YSU football coach doesn’t back away from recruiting challenges. By JOE SCALZO As an

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Packard Museum makes vroom for buffs of vintage motorcycles

The oldest motorcycle on display is a 1908 Thor that won the Race of the Century in Alabama in ’08.


YSU hangs tough

Penguins survive late Loyola scare By CHUCK HOUSTEAU YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s DeAndre


Dust off traditional parenting skills, Rosemond urges 400

BOARDMAN — After spending part of their Saturday afternoon at Boardman High School, it’s probably safe to say that Lori Arfaras and Madeleine Clendenin returned to their Canfield homes armed with fresh parenting techniques — and a lot of determination.

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Super sophomores guide Howland past Cards, 62-51

Taylor Williams had 29 points and 20 rebounds and Erika Nites scored 18 to lead the Tigers. By TOM


An Ice Gesture For Hartzell

Michael Vodilko is one big guy. He appears even bigger when he’s in his hockey padding. A


Phantoms’ skid hits five games in 3-2 loss

The Fargo Force won their eighth straight game and ninth in their last 10 outings. By JOHN KOVACH


Giuriceo, Hazimihalis on Feb. 19 card

Struthers boxer Jake Giuriceo could soon be making his first television appearance. Giuriceo

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Fifth-grader wins spot in calendar for anti-drug message

The 13 winners were chosen from more than 500 entries. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A fifth-grader from


Boardman, Hubbard teams produce over holiday break

Boardman High had a productive holiday break, as did Hubbard. Boardman’s girls bowling team won


International Institute Foundation accepting applications for ’10 grants

YOUNGSTOWN — The International Institute Foundation is accepting applications for its 2010 grant


Metro digest || Special winter concert

Canfield winter concert CANFIELD — The Canfield Community Concert Band is presenting a winter


Medical-home concept drives debate about nurses

A state legislative push to create pilot programs to test the patient-centered medical-home concept


MILESTONES || Trumbull award

HONORS Making dollars count WARREN — For the fourth- straight year, Trumbull County has received


Restored Palace organ returns

Vic Marsilio of Austintown stands before a pipe organ facade and its keyboard at C&C Ribbon in Boardman. Marsilio has been a church organist for 40 years after beginning to play the instrument in 1970. The restored pipe organ seen here was previously on display at the 1904 World’s Fair and for a time resided at the Palace Theater in downtown Youngstown.


Happy trails — at least sometimes

Opinion: Happy trails — at least sometimes EDITOR: As a retired older person who gave up skiing downhill


OSU’s road woes continue in loss to Gophers, 73-62

MINNEAPOLIS — Blake Hoffarber kept finding himself open behind the arc, where he’s rarely going to


Delight is order of the day for ‘Twelfth Night’ at TNT

NILES — Trumbull New Theatre sticks to its strengths with “Twelfth Night.” It may not have the

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Video links Pakistani Taliban to CIA killings

KABUL (AP) — In a video broadcast after his death, the Jordanian suicide bomber who killed seven CIA


PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Friends described the man charged with breaching security at Newark

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Friends described the man charged with breaching security at Newark Liberty


Hurricane propels head of EPA to strive for justice

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than four years after Hurricane Katrina, the single-story brick rancher in


Neighborly tips

tips Be a better neighbor Show your neighbors how much you appreciate them without spending a


Bowling scores

700s Amron — Mark Fowler (708) & Rob Rosenberg (706) in Hively’s Sportsman; Jim Shopinsky (726) &


Headaches during sex call for visit to doctor

Q. I started suffering from horrible headaches at climax about seven or eight years ago. I told my


Disgraced wife of N. Ireland leader to resign

LONDON (AP) — The wife of Northern Ireland’s leader will step down as a lawmaker within days,


Snow, ice lead to flight cancellations in Europe

BERLIN (AP) — A plane slid off an icy runway, and powerful winds and, heavy snow forced hundreds of


Hawaii can’t afford election

HONOLULU (AP) — Cash-strapped Hawaii can’t afford to pay for an election to replace a congressman


if you go to Chicago concert

if you go What: “Chicago” When: Tuesday through Jan. 24 (times vary) Where: Palace Theatre,


BIRTHS

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shermer Tindell and Tito Haskins, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 9.


Trying to make grade in Pa.

Education poses test for governor hopefuls HARRISBURG (AP) — Candidates for Pennsylvania governor


Snowmobiles go through ice; 3 family members die

Snowmobiles go through ice; 3 family members die SALISBURY, Vt. — Three snowmobiles crossing a


Drug benefit expanded to 1 million more seniors

WASHINGTON (AP) — In case the prospect of nearly $4,000 in prescription assistance isn’t enough to


Angels are seeking young models for American Girl fashion show

CANFIELD — Angels of Easter Seals is inviting young girls who are interested in modeling to try out


Reid apologizes for remark that Obama has ‘no Negro dialect’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid apologized Saturday for saying Barack Obama


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees reorganizational meeting, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road.


For unemployed, new job usually means a pay cut

Unemployed for nearly a year, David Becker was relieved to land a new job in information technology


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2010. There are 355 days left in the year. On this date in


Many governors facing troubles as economy hits home

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Like many Democratic governors today, Iowa’s Chet Culver won in 2006 on the


Pittsburgh mayor: Fire city workers for domestic violence

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The mayor of Pittsburgh is proposing disciplinary measures for city workers


JOHN ROSEMOND | Fast facts

John Rosemond, a family psychologist, author, parenting expert and national speaker, gave two


Taxpayer uprising the only answer

Opinion: How can you tell a retired public employee from a private sector retiree? The man laughing all the


Afghans say they’re losing hope after 8 years of war

KABUL (AP) — The man on the motorcycle was going the wrong way down a one-way street, gesturing


Ron Paul’s economic views getting serious attention

WASHINGTON — For three decades, Texas congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul’s


Art Clokey, 88, creator of Gumby, dies in Calif.

Art Clokey, the creator of the whimsical clay figure Gumby, died in his sleep Friday at his home in


Column — a year’s worth of building bridges (mostly)

Opinion: Hi, I’m Todd. It’s been a year already. In the mass of our year-end looking back and looking


Pittsburgh charity gives new life to ‘old’ medical equipment

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Boxes of surplus medical equipment sit on shelves in a brick city warehouse. Rows


Health-care reform is falling short

Opinion: The current state of health-care legislation in the U. S. Congress is comparable to that of a


Athlete who lost legs suing doctors

COLUMBUS (AP) — A high school rower who lost both legs to a flesh-eating bacteria is suing his


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Sylvestry E. Gibbs The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is


Prep BASKETBALl \ Saturday’s other games

BOYS Youngstown Christian 73, East 66 YOUNGSTOWN — Senior John Pecchia had 11 points in the


The StashCan puts trash bags right where you need them.

The StashCan puts trash bags right where you need them. The kitchen trash can has a built-in


Ravens, Patriots anticipate tight contest

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Final minute. Game on the line. Ravens vs. Patriots. That’s the way it’s


‘Suddenly Frugal’ offers tips for a happier, wealthier new year

“Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less” by Leah Ingrams (Adams Media, 2010)


Michigan launches culinary tourism effort

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is launching an effort to promote culinary tourism and encourage


TEACHING IN SOUTH KOREA SEOUL SEARCHING

David Einzig just finished a year as a contracted foreign teacher in South Korea. The following is


‘Baby, Let’s Play House’ shows Elvis’ heartbreaking aspects

“Baby, Let’s Play House: Elvis and the Women Who Loved Him” by Alanna House (It Books, $27.99).


PET-FRIENDLY HOMES

The downside of sharing our homes with pets is dirt, hair and odors. By KIM COOK Writer Jean


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Parents pulled plug on higher education

Dear Annie: I began college in August, but my parents pulled me out after five weeks, saying they


Holocaust is kept alive in ‘Block 5’

YOUNGSTOWN — The strongest testimony to the power of “Block 5” came from Eva Schloss, a survivor of


New Ripley’s museum opens in Mexico

New Ripley’s museum opens in Mexico VERACRUZ, Mexico — A Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium


Gonchar scores twice, Penguins beat Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins got the break they needed. Sergei Gonchar scored two goals


Best Bets on TV tonight

“The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice!” (8:30 p.m., Fox): In “The Simpsons 20th


THE KING & HIS COURT

Elvis’ pal offers insider’s view of Presley the man By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER “Elvis: My Best Man”


Living with children Recent feedings from readers

One of the wonderful things about my job is my readership, many of whom feed me material on a


Winslet, Garner, Cher join list of Globes presenters

Winslet, Garner, Cher join list of Globes presenters LOS ANGELES — Kate Winslet, Jennifer Garner,


Collectors seek Japanese monster toys

One of the newer collectibles to be found at auctions is Japanese monster toys made in the 1960s and


AIRPORT DISTRACTIONS

AIRPORT DISTRACTIONS Facilities around the country and around the world offer unique attractions.


Spinners singer is guest on ‘Deb ≥rah Live’ show

Spinners singer is guest on ‘Deb ≥rah Live’ show YOUNGS-TOWN — G.C. Cameron, a singer with R&B


Survey: New Yorkers a tad ignorant about hometown tourism

NEW YORK (AP) — Forty-one percent of New Yorkers incorrectly think that Top of the Rock is on top of


Publishers Weekly Best-sellers For the week ending Jan. 2

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Symbol” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “I, Alex Cross” by James


‘east carson street’

‘east carson street’ Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (Schoolhouse) Grade: A “A cold day,


Meet the man How he got started

My name is David Einzig. I grew up in Trumbull County and graduated from Liberty High School in


BLOOD DRIVES

today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call


Minus ’Melo, the Nuggets still turn back the Cavaliers, 99-97

DENVER (AP) — Even without Carmelo Anthony on the court, the Pepsi Center is still LeBron James’


Italian dinner-show will honor two who made a difference

BOARDMAN — John Moliterno and Maria Pimpinella will be honored at the Spring Italian Dinner and Show


Second-half struggles result in 75-49 loss at Loyola

CHICAGO — Loyola outscored the Youngstown State women’s basketball team 42-22 in the second half and


Packers are bringing momentum back to the Cardinals’ hometown

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are back in Arizona on a wave of momentum and


Look sharp, ‘Chicago’

CLEVELAND — It was nearly 15 years ago when hair and make-up specialist Scott Mortimer made the jump


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS

COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints American Express v. Michael Harold, money. Huntington


Cowboys snap playoff skid, beat Philadelphia

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — These aren’t the same old disappointing Dallas Cowboys. If anything, they’re


A little light at Forum?

Editorial: A little light at Forum? At this time, we will take no news from the board of trustees of Forum


Mahoning County’s budget a selling point for sales tax

Editorial: A public hearing last week in Canfield on the renewal of a half-percent sales tax in Mahoning County


SATURDAY’S RESULTS

SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Ursuline at Akron North, ppd. Youngstown Christian


Republicans want better reform

Opinion: Republicans want better reform EDITOR: The editorial statement that all Republicans are against


Books digest

local MCCTC teacher publishes book on technology CANFIELD — Bob Dukish, an engineering


Drowning in rate increases

Opinion: Drowning in rate increases EDITOR: With gasoline, natural gas and electric costs steadily on the


mac roundup \ Saturday’s games

Kent State 62, Ohio 60 ATHENS — Chris Singletary scored 22 points and made a three-point play with


Who will buy the cars now?

Opinion: Who will buy the cars now? EDITOR: After 35 years of working as a salaried worker for General


By their service, Ohio firefighters have earned dignity and security in retirement

Opinion: EDITOR: As an active member of the Cincinnati Fire Department and as president of the Ohio


Cut the clown out of the paper

Opinion: Cut the clown out of the paper EDITOR: On New Year’s Eve day I opened my paper as usual and


Horizon roundup Saturday’s other games

Cleveland State 70, Illinois-Chicago 63 CLEVELAND — Jeremy Montgomery scored 17 points and had


CURRENT PRICES for Antiques & collectibles

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,