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Help steps up, but so does scale of Haiti tragedy
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The staggering scope of Haiti’s nightmare came into sharper focus
Catholic charities agency schedules grief-support workshops
WARREN — Catholic Charities Regional Agency will present three workshops, “How to Help Yourself
Taliban attacks paralyze Afghan capital for hours
KABUL (AP) —Taliban militants wearing explosive vests launched a brazen daylight assault today on
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
WORTH A LOOK BOOK SALES • Liberty Presbyterian Church, 1451 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, Liberty,
Austintown cops go bar hopping for lawbreakers
Many businesses have been cited for selling alcohol to patrons under 21. By ELISE FRANCO
East Side cleanup effort equipped to prosper
The structure took 12 Trumbull Career & Technical Center students about a week to finish.
Phantoms in dire need of a victory
The USHL team plays host to the U.S. National team tonight at the Covelli Centre. By TOM WILLIAMS
Military Hall of Fame to induct decorated Vietnam vet from Valley
The Chaney grad was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously. YOUNGSTOWN — Richard “Doc” Powell, a
Fire chief describes the calls of duty
Caring for residents takes the fire department down many roads. LIBERTY — “Service is the No.
Ursuline loses 42-39 to Dover
The Irish had the lead in the fourth quarter. staff report NORTH CANTON — The Ursuline High
IN FOCUS: Music at Noon at the Butler
By ROBERT K. YOSAY Bringing wonderful music to the ears, beautiful art for the eyes and a
Rude awakenings can lurk for unsuspecting hotel guests
Dear Heloise: When staying in a motel, check to make sure the alarm clock is not set to go off in
Buckeyes struggle but beat Indiana
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State keeps winning, even if those wins don’t come easily. Samantha Prahalis
Obsession with bleach causes fears
Dear Annie: My sister-in-law is overly obsessed with bleach. She uses it to wash dishes, and within
Haitians pray, cry for help in ruins
The government, U.N. is a joke, one woman said as police struggle to regain some control. PORT-AU-
A call to action
Hundreds of people packed Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Sunday for a service to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
NBA fans making curious ’Star votes
Unwanted by their teams, Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady are still adored by their fans. The
Freight trains carried 20% less cargo in 2009
LOS ANGELES — The nation’s railroads had their worst year in decades in 2009, a dramatic reminder of
Singer McPhee gives songwriting a shot
NEW YORK — In the relatively short time Katharine McPhee has been on the scene, she’s had a variety
Obama to parishioners: Keep faith in hard times
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Sunday recalled the work of slain civil rights leader
Casino backers buy property for Columbus site
COLUMBUS (AP) — The company bringing casinos to Ohio has finished buying property for the Columbus
Immigrant unrest in Italy
Immigrant unrest in Italy Los Angeles Times: The United States has struggled with immigration and
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2010. There are 347 days left in the year. This is the
Drillers aim to prove aquifers are safe
ROARING BRANCH, Pa. — The frack job was frozen. Deep beneath an icy Tioga County, Pa., farm
Metro Digest
Woman hurt in car crash LIBERTY — Ann Marie Hamrick, 30, of Girard was injured at 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Are Americans tiring of Obama?
Opinion: President Barack Obama is approaching the first anniversary of his inauguration, and already signs
UN chief: Help is on way
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made an emotional tour of his
Cleveland Orchestra musicians poised to strike
CLEVELAND — As the final notes of Sunday’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Severance Hall
Jeremy Abbott wins 2nd US skating title
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Any other year, those medals around the necks of Jeremy Abbott, Evan Lysacek
‘Chemical Ali’ sentenced to hang for 1988 gas attack
BAGHDAD (AP) — Saddam Hussein’s notorious cousin “Chemical Ali” was convicted Sunday and sentenced
The digital divide
Opinion: The digital divide EDITOR: Regarding the recent letter from the woman in Boardman, I too am
QB Warner’s status tops list of concerns for Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kurt Warner’s possible retirement. Contract troubles with Darnell Dockett and
Sisters try to bring Haitian kids to Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two sisters who run an orphanage in Haiti are still trying to bring Haitian
Democrats fail the Valley
Opinion: Democrats fail the Valley EDITOR: Last Thursday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
‘Avatar’ wins top drama, director
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The science-fiction blockbuster “Avatar” won best drama at the Golden
Safina advances, but Maria is out
Maria Sharapova was eliminated in a first-round match by Maria Kirilenko. MELBOURNE, Australia
Phased retirement, its paychecks gain popularity
DALLAS — Phased retirement, which allows workers to cut back their hours but still earn income, is a
Can newspaper muckraking carry on in nonprofits?
GETTING THE SCOOP NEW YORK (AP) — Nonprofit groups that specialize in investigative reporting have
Business Digest
NATION Poll: Americans think they will live as long as parents NEW YORK — Americans tend to
Sad tale of steriods and a tainted record
Opinion: Here’s what Mark McGwire didn’t do last Monday when he admitted having taken steroids during his
Congress’ budgetary panel an awful idea
Opinion: WASHINGTON — You know the foreboding you feel while watching the steamier Greek tragedies, when
Ohio Arts Council makes 2010 festival directory available
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Arts Council’s 2010 Ohio Arts Festivals and Competitions Directory is available.
Saints were eager to silence critics
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — With nine double-digit victories during the regular season, the New Orleans
With $491.8M in US, ‘Avatar’ passes ‘Star Wars’
With $491.8M in US, ‘Avatar’ passes ‘Star Wars’ LOS ANGELES — James Cameron’s “Avatar” had a $41.3
Obama fights for key seat
BOSTON (AP) — His agenda at risk, President Barack Obama fought Sunday to save a struggling
new on home video \ This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Gamer” (R, 95 minutes): Gerard Butler plays a convict trapped in a “real life”
Vikings, Favre leave no doubt
Ageless QB leads Vikings over Cowboys, 34-3 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — “This is what I came back for.”
Ague second at Top Gun; Reed wins at Dies
ALLIANCE — Shaun Ague of Austintown Fitch finished in second place at 112 pounds to lead the Falcons
Recession hits college presidents’ pay
Ohio State’s Gordon Gee is the highest-paid public- college president in the U.S. The recession
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board LPDC committee, 3:30 p.m., Austintown Middle School, media
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South vulnerable, you hold: xK Q 7 5 2 u8 3 vJ 7 3 wA K 8 Your
LIST OF WINNERS || 67th annual Golden Globe Awards
LIST OF WINNERS Winners of the 67th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Sunday in Beverly Hills,
Mark McGwire is cheered by fans, evades questions
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark McGwire received a standing ovation from Cardinals fans Sunday in his first
2009 sets record for terrorism charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors charged more suspects with terrorism in 2009 than in any year
Haitians see hand of God in quake
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Deeply religious Haitians see the hand of God in the destruction of
Dems mull bypassing Senate health vote
BOSTON (AP) — A panicky White House and Democratic allies scrambled Sunday for a plan to salvage
School cooks up a menu for public
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When the film “Julie and Julia” opened last year, Cordon Bleu culinary programs
BRITAIN
BRITAIN London Evening Standard, Jan. 7: Yesterday’s call from Patricia Hewitt and Geoff Hoon for
Colts defense delivers gem against Ravens
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Colts coach Jim Caldwell put a premium on speed for the playoffs. He wanted
Task force: Screen, treat obese kids
CHICAGO (AP) — An influential advisory panel says school-aged youngsters and teens should be
Official: Man says he opened door at JKF airport by mistake
NEW YORK (AP) — The man returning from Haiti who walked through a restricted door and set off an
Bowling Green rallies to upend Kent
KENT — Scott Thomas scored 27 points and Dee Brown added 21 to lead Bowling Green past Kent State
Marines exiting Iraq in first wave of American pullout of troops
AL-ASAD, Iraq (AP) — The base loudspeaker no longer wakes them up with calls for blood donors;
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Two and a Half Men” (9 p.m., CBS): Which sounds like less fun — hearing about Charlie Sheen’s real-
Nursing attracts job seekers in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new career in nursing appealed to Travis Minzler because it seemed to offer the
IU topples Minnesota in OT; Michigan beats UConn
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Verdell Jones made a 12-foot jumper with 32.8 seconds left in overtime to give
LeBron leads as Cavaliers rally to beat LA Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers were dead serious down the stretch against the Los
Penguins’ inexperienced goalie gets blasted
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks wasted little time taking advantage of the
‘Lucky bounce’ is aid to Palmer
HONOLULU (AP) — Ryan Palmer went from anxious to overwhelmed in the 50 feet his chip shot traveled
Events scheduled to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Events scheduled to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Today: MLK Community Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to
Global Trailblazers: Parents give children international experience
Some parents are going out of their way to make sure their children have extended international
Some blacks in America identify with Haitians
A terrible earthquake anywhere in the Caribbean would have hit a sympathetic nerve in most
Weathersfield OKs stopgap budget plan
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees adopted a temporary 2010 budget of $3.6 million
Mahoning County Court filings
mahoning county Docket Lori Saunders et al v. James Paris et al, order of magistrate. Wells
Blacks’ optimism at 25-year high, poll finds
LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Tyson Jones, a former Lauderhill commissioner, has noticed the change in the
Retired teacher answers Obama’s call to service
WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired teacher went back to a classroom in need. A barber is giving time to a
Airplane crew sickened
Airplane crew sickened CHARLOTTE, N.C. — US Airways says seven crew members were taken to a
Jets shock the Chargers, 17-14
New York is just one victory away from the Super Bowl. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rex Ryan is on a roll.
Vonn falls from overall lead; Zettel wins for second day
MARIBOR, Slovenia (AP) — Kathrin Zettel of Austria won a World Cup slalom for her second victory in
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