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Saturday's Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics

CORTLAND — The Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge will be Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park to benefit Special Olympics Ohio.


Copper stolen from Boardman business

BOARDMAN — A McClurg Road business reported the theft of $11,000 worth of copper from its warehouse.


Boardman girls find underwear missing

BOARDMAN — Two teenage girls say they were given alcohol by two boys in the parking lot of the Southern Park Mall and woke up to find articles of their clothing removed.


Hubbard police deny permit to Canton Rescue Mission

HUBBARD — Police denied a representative of Volunteer Rescue Mission in Canton a permit to solicit donations after police discovered that the Canton organization is the subject of a criminal fraud investigation.


Republican wins Kennedy Senate seat, breaking decades-long Dem stronghold

BOSTON (AP) — In an epic upset in liberal Massachusetts, Republican Scott Brown rode a wave of voter anger to defeat Democrat Martha Coakley in a U.S. Senate election Tuesday that left President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul in doubt and marred the end of his first year in office.


Marshall Street Bridge reopens

YOUNGSTOWN — The Marshall Street Bridge, one of the main connectors between the city’s West Side and


Ohio doctor on trial for killing his wife

Ohio doctor on trial for killing his wife


Sharon Regional opens Hubbard satellite center in Feb.

Sharon Regional opens satellite center in Hubbard


Columbiana County academic challenge to be Saturday

SALEM — The Columbiana County Educational Service Center is coordinating the County Varsity Academic


Byers-Emmerling to seek common pleas post

EAST LIVERPOOL — Judge Melissa Byers-Emmerling of East Liverpool Municipal Court announced Tuesday


Eastern, Pa. burglar cuts his hair, fries chicken

Burglar cuts his hair and fries chicken before his capture


Company switches site for Columbus casino

Company switches site for Columbus casino


Man sought after two held at gunpoint

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Police have issued warrants for the arrest of a Rogers man. Jack Nalley, 25, is


Society Digest

Kiwanis Club members to attend summit GIRARD — A delegation from Kiwanis of Western Mahoning


REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet

REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Bogey’s


KAREN MUELLER | DAN DONATELLI

KAREN MUELLER | DAN DONATELLI KAREN MUELLER DAN DONATELLI ATLANTA, Ga. — Dan Donatelli and Karen

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MACKENZIE ZIMMERMAN | KEVIN PRUS JR.

MACKENZIE ZIMMERMAN | KEVIN PRUS JR. MACKENZIE ZIMMERMAN KEVIN PRUS JR. BERLIN CENTER — The

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Property owners seek to annex almost 100 acres to Salem

SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said he will present council tonight with an ordinance that would add


RACHAEL THALKAR | JACOB WYNKOOP

RACHAEL THALKAR | JACOB WYNKOOP RACHAEL THALKAR JACOB WYNKOOP SHARON, PA. — Buhl Mansion was the

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KARA MIKE | VINCENT LUDOVICI JR.

KARA MIKE | VINCENT LUDOVICI JR. KARA MIKE VINCENT LUDOVICI JR. YOUNGSTOWN — Kara Josephine

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AP: Buffalo Bills hire Chan Gailey as new head coach

Chan Gailey new head coach of Buffalo Bills


Earthquake tremor rocks Grand Cayman Islands

Tremor rocks Grand Cayman Islands


Ohio museum sets age limit on lynching exhibition

Age limit set on lynching exhibition


AP: Gov. Strickland running mate will be former judge

Strickland running mate to be former judge


Judge to rule Wednesday on new trial for convicted killer

Judge to rule Wednesday on new trial for convicted killer


Citigroup loses $7.8B in fourth quarter

Citigroup loses $7.8B in 4Q


Japan Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

JAL files for bankruptcy protection


Report: More men get economic boost from marriage

More men get economic boost from marriage


Oil prices above $78 in Asia on bargain hunting

Oil prices top $78


Luncheon, food distribution Wednesday at St. Andrewes AME Church

Luncheon and food distribution Wednesday at St. Andrewes AME Church


Flight carrying Haitian orphans lands in Pittsburgh

CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) — A flight carrying 53 Haitian orphans evacuated from the earthquake-ravaged


Registration under way for Polar Bear Plunge

CORTLAND — The Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge will be held Saturday at Mosquito Lake State


Cops warn of counterfeit cigarette coupons

MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in one northwestern Pennsylvania township say someone tried to pass a


Philly man held in juvey escape plan in W. Pa.

LINESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — An 18-year-old Philadelphia man has been jailed on charges he tried to help


Strang’s hat trick lifts Phantoms to easy win

Cody Strang’s hat trick lifts Phantoms to easy win The Phantoms snapped a six-game losing streak,

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Angry officials heading to D.C.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th of Niles, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and others spoke at a press conference Monday and urged Valley residents to sign an online petition that they hope will demonstrate to officials in Washington how unhappy they are about the snub.


Basketball returns to Covelli Centre

The Lariccia Family High School Basketball Series will feature 12 games and all levels of play.

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Post marks MLK Day at luncheon

An award was given to the superintendent of Youngstown city schools. COITSVILLE — A 10-day


MLK workshop focuses on health-care reform

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke against a health-care system he felt was unfair to the poor.

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Trumbull receives grant for watershed

Land preservation, job growth and future grants are benefits of such a plan. WARREN — The


Jury selection to begin today

maldonado trial The defendant is accused of making a threatening call to a YSU employee.

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Center sponsors annual event

The shower focuses on items including health, wellness and literacy. YOUNGSTOWN — Pink and

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2nd mission planned for area reservists

One of the three U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft that departed Sunday from the

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Investor trying to resell Cortland school building

The building is within a mostly residential neighborhood. CORTLAND — The investor who bought

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Crosby, Ver. 2.0: Pens’ star shifts focus

Sidney Crosby decided in the offseason to become more of a scorer. He’s on pace to reach 50 goals.


Metro digest || ‘Spinning With a Purpose’

Spinning with a purpose YOUNGSTOWN —The Warriors Inc. Community Bike Club is offering


NBA players raise funds for Haiti

MIAMI (AP) — With retired NBA star Alonzo Mourning calling the initial wave of support


Phone bill would bring Ohio law into 21st century

Opinion: Phone bill would bring Ohio law into 21st century EDITOR: I write to respond to the op-ed piece


Aid present, unmet needs grow

Help was still not reaching many earthquake victims in Haiti. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The


Wife wants no more affection from husband

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife wants no more affection from husband Dear Annie: My wife and I were high-


Hospital patients might not appreciate visitors

HELOISE: Hospital patients might not always appreciate visitors Dear Heloise: As a hospital nurse,


Wife wants no more affection from husband

ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife wants no more affection from husband Dear Annie: My wife and I were high-


Hospital patients might not appreciate visitors

HELOISE: Hospital patients might not always appreciate visitors Dear Heloise: As a hospital nurse,


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2010. There are 346 days left in the year. On this date


Bush is peaking at right time

Bush is peaking at right time NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Reggie Bush got bashful for a moment. It


Sasha’s still the focus in skating

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Sasha Cohen has quite the hold on figure skating. It’s been almost four


Plane to carry 61 orphans from Haiti to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A charity relief flight taking supplies to earthquake-ravaged Haiti is supposed to


BRAVING THE COLD

Kate McDermott of Angels for Animals plays with one of the dogs at the agency’s compound on state Route 165 in Beaver Township. A dog’s size and type of coat need to be considered in the length of time the animal spends outdoors in the winter.

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Nation & World Digest

Taco Bell founder dies LOS ANGELES — Glen W. Bell, Jr., the innovator and entrepreneur who tapped


TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday’s games

MEN No. 5 Syracuse 84, Notre Dame 71 SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Wesley Johnson scored 22 points and Andy


Both sides look to turn out voters in Senate race

A special election to fill the late Edward M. Kennedy’s seat is today. BOSTON (AP) — Democrat


Somali pirates release oil tanker, crew after collecting $5.5M ransom

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Somali pirates released an oil supertanker and its crew of 28 Monday after a


Taliban attack key sites in Kabul

KABUL (AP) — Taliban militants struck in the heart of the Afghan capital Monday, launching suicide


Highly educated attracted by jobs with Census Bureau

CINCINNATI (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau is attracting highly educated people to lead its 2010


MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. In his own words “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is


Finnish sports icon in trouble for alleged attack of his wife

HELSINKI (AP) — Matti Nykanen soared like an eagle during the 1980s, winning more medals than any


Heavy rains kill 7 in Middle East

CAIRO (AP) — Rare, torrential rains across the Middle East swept away homes, marooned resort towns


Torres scores twice in Blue Jackets’ win

COLUMBUS (AP) — Rick Nash scored for his 400th career point and Chris Clark notched his first goal


Both sides in a rush to settle arbitration

NEW YORK (AP) — Players and clubs rushed to settle salary arbitration cases before the scheduled


Brash Jets get Colts Sunday

The AFC championship game is a rematch of a Week 16 meeting. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan


Cleveland Orchestra musicians strike

CLEVELAND (AP) — The musicians of the Cleveland Orchestra have put down their instruments and gone


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK Q 10 3 u9 8 7 6 4 vVoid w10 9 6 2 WEST EAST x9


Nine people escape fire without injury

FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP — Nine people escaped without injuries from a house fire at 4913 Hoffman-Norton


Ashton Gibbs leads Pitt’s ascent in the rankings

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some players find their shooting stroke on a playground, others during endless


Al-Qaida: Yemen airstrikes failed to kill top military chief, 5 others

CAIRO (AP) — Al-Qaida’s offshoot in Yemen denied in an Internet statement Monday that government


Del Potro uses serve to win opener

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — With his wrist aching and temper fraying, Juan Martin del Potro turned


Angry officials heading to D.C.

The area’s high foreclosure and unemployment rates should have qualified it for more funding,


R&B singer takes advantage of ‘Housewives’ success

ATLANTA — Kandi Burruss is soaking up every moment of her second claim to fame, knowing how fast the


Poe home unchallenged

Poe home unchallenged RICHMOND, Va. — Baltimore’s claim to be the home of Edgar Allan Poe will


Haitian-American soldier wants to leave Afghanistan to help

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Haitian-American Lt. Ramses Brunache was supposed to be the one in


For DMB, Grammy nominations are a sweet reward

NEW YORK — Although the Dave Matthews Band’s many achievements include a Grammy Award, getting a


Nanny school is intense 12 weeks

CHAGRIN FALLS (AP) — Ashley Robinson of Medina read aloud to the cooing newborn in her arms. For


Help for Haiti

Help for Haiti Seattle Times: Between murderous dictators, coups, hurricanes and other natural


Obama’s defensive-security policy won’t work

Opinion: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab’s Christmas Day attempt to destroy Northwest Airlines Flight 253 revealed


Rachel Alexandra is top horse

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Rachel Alexandra won the first matchup between racing’s leading ladies,


Tri-Valley tops Boardman by 4

BERLIN — In a game of state-ranked teams, Boardman fell to unbeaten Tri-Valley, 55-51, at the


Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Dionne Dowdy, 420 Crandall Ave., Youngstown, v. Michael A.


Serena makes it to second round

The Australian Open’s defending champion opened with an easy victory. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) —


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Exempted Village School Board Records Commission, 11 a.m. Board of


Births

St. Elizabeth Health Center Natalie and Daniel Crump, Canfield, girl, Jan. 17. Ashley Schrode


For a better job, reinvent yourself

CHICAGO — With a slow job recovery forecast for 2010, experts say the time may be ideal for


GOP must train for battle against Dems

Opinion: Some people say that there is no real difference between Republicans and Democrats. Whether that is


Business Digest

REGION Business expo scheduled for Feb. 4 at Radisson WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — The 2010 Shenango


Fast-food outlook: Big competition, margin pressures

NEW YORK — Though the fast-food giants have been holding up better than many other industries — and


Same-sex marriage gets key support

Opinion: Last week, conservative legal giant Ted Olson began a new trial, this one involving a federal


A RETAIL VENTURE

Procter & Gamble to test new Web site CINCINNATI (AP) — The maker of Tide detergent, Pampers


Administration’s new travel rules wrongheaded

Opinion: The new travel directive from the Transportation Security Administration won’t make us safer. And it


Strong duo on green front

PHILADELPHIA — President Obama is not expected to be there. Nor is the head of Wal-Mart, Mike Duke.


Youngstown school board should give up the fight

Editorial: Just a couple of days after the State Superin-tendent of Public Instruction Deborah Delisle painted


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