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Tatts for drugs? Not quite
YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old Hubbard man told police he was robbed at gunpoint of his tattoo equipment at a friend’s house on Oak Street in Youngstown.
Youngstown BOE member: Challenging state commission unwise
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board’s fight with the state fiscal oversight commission controlling district spending is escalating.
Ohio auditor expected to be Kasich’s running mate
COLUMBUS — Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor is planning to drop her re-election bid and become the running mate of Republican John Kasich in the race for governor, The Associated Press learned Tuesday.
Youngstown BOE 'facing difficult future' state leader warns
YOUNGSTOWN — The state superintendent of public instruction delivered a somber message to the city school board Tuesday.
First Night Canfield big success
CANFIELD – The township is being asked to repeat its donation of $11,500 this year for First Night Canfield, an event that was deemed a big success in 2009.
Hagan wants Youngstown casino on statewide ballot
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters would decide whether to amend the state constitution To expand the state’s
Union official: Severstal to restart Warren mill
WARREN — Severstal plans to restart its Warren steel mill before the end of March, a union official
AP: Income-tax increase on high earners may be out in health-care bill
Income-tax increase on high earners may be out in health-care bill
Conan rejects NBC's bid to move "The Tonight Show"
Conan rejects NBC's bid to move "The Tonight Show"
Woman applies from early release from prison for crash that injured cop
Woman applies for early release from prison
Punxsutawney Phil to text his weather prediction this year
Groundhog to text his weather prediction this year
Help sought for elderly woman living alone in West Side home
Help sought for elderly West Side woman
GM Lordstown considers temp shutdown because of slow Cobalt sales
GM Lordstown considers temp shutdown because of slow Cobalt sales
Ohio drug defendant says he's too young to be charged
Drug defendant says he's too young to be charged
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
REUNIONS • Hubbard High School Class of 1951 will meet for lunch at noon Jan. 20 at Frankie’s.
Sides at odds on severance pay for former Forum Health CEO
Sides at odds on severance pay for former Forum Health CEO
Pa. district attorney looking into school official sex allegation
DA looks into school official sex allegation
Creed, new Trumbull GOP chairwoman, named to elections board
WARREN — Kathi Creed of Liberty, the new Trumbull County Republican Party chairwoman, has added
Ohio jury hears taped confession in three killings
Ohio jury hears taped confession in three killings
Pa. student apologizes for urinating on nativity scene
Student apologizes for urinating on nativity scene
92-year-old grad pledges $13M to Ohio University
Senior citizen grad pledges $13M to Ohio University
Arthritis aerobics class returns at Niles S.C.O.P.E.
Arthritis aerobics class returns at Niles S.C.O.P.E. NILES — The Tuesday aerobic exercise class
Anniversary celebration planned by YBPW
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club will be celebrating its 90th
Unique motorcycle saves energy
The hybrid motorcycle can be loud and fast or quiet and energy efficient. A Boardman company
Funding approved for demolition
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. used the office building from 1920 to 1974. COLUMBUS — The state
3 key issues to YSU future
ysu Aaron Podolefsky, finalist for the presidency, spoke at an open forum on campus.
Spartans dominate first half in win over Ursuline
The Spartans were called for two technical fouls in the third quarter, but remained composed.
YSU’s Mays named player of week
Penguins coach Jerry Slocum views the honor as a team award, too. INDIANAPOLIS — For the first
Research company to open office in downtown Tech Block
The San Francisco business expects to employ up to 50 workers within two years. YOUNGSTOWN —
Czinder, Holstrom named all-stars
The two Phantom forwards were chosen for the USHL’s annual talent showcase. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
State expects calls regarding late fees
In the past, there was no late fee to penalize people who missed the renewal deadline.
NBA players, coaches oppose crackdown on cards, wagers
NEW YORK (AP) — NBA players aren’t ready to turn in their cards. If commissioner David Stern is
Promotion to captain triggers public response
A Warren police sergeant was also promoted Monday. WARREN — Safety-Service Director Doug
Talent and hard work help Franklin thrive
HERMITAGE, Pa. — One of the highlights of Norb and Luann Franklin’s lives is following the
Salem school board OKs placing library levy on May ballot
The proposed levy would bring back items previously eliminated at the library. SALEM — The
Cincinnati video manager helps Bearcats find success
Joe Stanek of Cincinnati, who has prominent family roots to Youngstown’s North Side, is looking
Owner gets extension to clean house
A board of health sanitarian said the house is satisfactory as far as he’s concerned. CAMPBELL
Boyfriend doesn’t want to make time for intimacy
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Boyfriend doesn’t make time for intimacy Dear Heloise: I am a divorced woman in
Medicines should be measured carefully
HELOISE: Medicines should be measured carefully Dear Readers: With the cold-and-flu season here,
Late night shuffle: What will Conan O’Brien do?
PASADENA, Calif. — If “Tonight” show host Conan O’Brien decides he doesn’t want to shift back to a
Clinton: Pressure Iran on nukes with sanctions
Clinton: Pressure Iran on nukes with sanctions HONOLULU — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
South Range rallies late but Springfield survives
NORTH LIMA — There are no easy games or days off for the girls basketball teams that make up Tier
Gasoline prices jump 10 cents; now higher than during all of 2009
COLUMBUS — Prices at Ohio gas pumps have jumped 10 cents in the last week and are higher than they
Trial continues today in attempted-rape case
Opening statements are expected today. YOUNGSTOWN — The trial for a man accused of holding a
Metro Digest || Traficanti re-elected
Traficanti re-elected YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners re- elected Anthony Traficanti as
divisional playoffs This weekend’s games
SATURDAY Arizona at New Orleans Game time: 4:30 p.m. TV: (17/62) (8) (53) Baltimore at
nba roundup \ Monday’s games
Hawks 102, Celtics 96 BOSTON — Joe Johnson scored 36 points, going 5 of 7 from 3-point range, to
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD CITY Jan. 4
McDonald board OKs budget for district
The board accepted an anonymous $750 donation to the athletic department. McDONALD — The
Salem expects delivery of more road salt
SALEM — Four hundred more tons of road salt are on the way to the city after local officials made a
Some see racist theme in ‘Avatar’
Near the end of the hit film “Avatar,” the villain snarls at the hero, “How does it feel to betray
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Better Off Ted” (8:30 p.m., ABC): The workplace shenanigans continue on “Better Off Ted” when a
Chargers’ receivers a tall order for Jets
Statistically, the Jets have the NFL’s No. 1 total defense and No. 1 pass defense. But when San
East-West vulnerable. West deals.
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Struthers pulls past Beaver Local
LISBON — Dana Mathews scored 16 points and Kaitlyn Opritza added 10 for the Struthers High girls
Cowell will leave ‘Idol’ after season ends
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Simon Cowell, the acerbic Brit who has helped give “American Idol” some of
Officials support Census participation
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohioans: Uncle Sam wants you ... to participate in the 2010 Census. “Ten
Wild tames Penguins
Wild tames Penguins For only the fifth time in 22 games this season, the Penguins lost after
Columbiana officials to maintain frugality
The commissioners are still seeking money for a government building. LISBON — The Columbiana
More local news in brief || MLK celebration set
MLK celebration set YOUNGSTOWN — Congregation Rodef Sholom, 1119 Elm St., will have its annual
Entertainment shaping up for Super Bowl parties
Entertainment shaping up for Super Bowl parties NEW YORK — The teams haven’t been decided for the
How NBC’s quick fix turned into a quagmire
LOS ANGELES — Jeff Zucker was a fearless news producer and fast-rising entertainment executive who
Rescission of pay raises in Lordstown is proper
Editorial: The five members of Lordstown Village Council who voted against raising the pay of 32 full-time and
Riverbend Tavern ordered closed until further notice
Thirteen undercover drug buys were made at the bar, the prosecutor says. YOUNGSTOWN — A judge
Homicide investigation continues
The man was found by police in an East Side parking lot. YOUNGSTOWN — Police have not made any
Time to expose Wall Street
Seattle Times: Call it The Exposition of Bernard Madoff. Understanding the failings and failures
Little league plans new baseball division
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Little League plans to add a new baseball age division this year largely
Clergyman bestows blessings on electronics
LONDON (AP) — God bless this BlackBerry. A venerable British church has done what e-mail addicts
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m., followed by regular
Will overhaul slow health-care costs?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Short of rationing, lawmakers have pulled nearly every available cost-control
AOL employees to get layoff notices this week
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The struggling Internet company AOL was laying off up to 1,200 workers this
Business Digest
REGION Public meeting planned with Severstal officials STEUBENVILLE — A public meeting with
Cardinals QB Warner paints a masterpiece
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Any doubt that Kurt Warner will go down as one of the greatest playoff
Guerrero signs deal with Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero will now be hitting in the middle of the lineup for the
college football roundup News and notes
Alabama: All-American linebacker Rolando McClain is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL
nfl roundup \ News and notes
Browns: President Mike Holmgren does not believe injured quarterback Brady Quinn will need foot
Sarah Palin takes job as Fox News commentator
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential
2 separatists arrested in Togo soccer attack
CABINDA, Angola (AP) — Authorities have arrested two separatists in Angola’s restive Cabinda region
Six Western troops killed in Afghanistan
Seventy percent of Afghans support the presence of American forces. KABUL (AP) — Six NATO service
Gaza has itself to blame
Opinion: Gaza has itself to blame EDITOR In a Jan. 4 letter a writer asks why “the governing bodies of
Fewer officers accept buyout deal
City administrators had expected about five officers to take the offer. YOUNGSTOWN — Only two
A piece of personal history
Opinion: A piece of personal history EDITOR: I enjoyed the Jan. 6 article on Abraham Peters Steckel (Ohio
Cowboys’ offense beginning to jell
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The last time the Dallas Cowboys had a playoff winner, their offense was built
Woods allegation draws ire
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In the midst of the Tiger Woods sex scandal, newspapers around the globe
Latendresse leads Wild to 4-3 victory over Pens
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Guillaume Latendresse scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third
GM plans pure-electric vehicle
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will build a pure- electric vehicle by expanding the Chevrolet
Aggression pays off
Lowellville’s pressure on both ends leads to win over ’Devils Ashley Moore and Taylor Hvisdak each
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Malika Coppage, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 8. Kristy McFarland and Daniel
Some advertisers stay on Super Bowl sidelines
Super Bowl ad prices fall, but they still cost millions. The economic slump has prices for Super
Reid: I won’t dwell on controversy over remark
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sought to slam the book shut Monday on a
Reid’s choice of words defines stupidity
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid acted like an idiot. Also, he was right. It’s a
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ralph K. McClure, 52, of 707 Parkway Blvd., Alliance, and
Browns hire Eagles’ Tom Heckert as GM
CLEVELAND (AP) — He’s secured the coach, lured Philadelphia’s general manager to Cleveland and
McGwire admits using steroids
The former Cardinals slugger repeatedly expressed regret for his decision. NEW YORK (AP) — Mark
Industry’s vital signs improve
DETROIT (AP) — The vital signs are improving for Detroit’s automakers. General Motors Co. may
Carroll officially coaching Seattle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pete Carroll says the only reason he is leaving Southern California to become
top 25 roundup \ Monday’s games
MEN No. 4 Villanova 92, Louisville 84 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scottie Reynolds scored a season-high 36
Analysis: No job growth in projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal spending surge of more than $20 billion for roads and bridges in
Ford unveils company’s first global car
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. on Monday unveiled the 2012 Focus, a small sedan that is the company’s
Timely & Taxing Debate
Mahoning County residents gathered at The Covelli Centre Monday night for the second of two public hearings conducted by the Mahoning County Commissioners on the county’s half-percent sales tax.
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 512 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve a free lunch from
Attacks on Napolitano over terror misplaced
Opinion: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has taken much of the criticism about the U.S.
Run game more than stats
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis knows what others are saying about its ground game. Yes, the 3.5
MONDAY’S RESULTS
MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO Cin. Madeira 40, Reading 35 Cin. Oak Hills 36, Cin.
Cowell will leave ‘Idol’ after season ends
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Simon Cowell, the acerbic Brit who has helped give “American Idol” some of
GM’s Cruze goal: 1 million
That sales projection for the new compact car to be built in Lordstown far exceeds that for the
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