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Robber gets $29 and a pizza
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the man who robbed a pizza-delivery driver on the South Side.
H1N1-flu vaccine Thursday at Boardman High
BOARDMAN — Mahoning County District Board of Health will administer H1N1-flu vaccine at Boardman High School today from 3:30 to 8 p.m. There is no charge for either the nasal or the injectable H1N1-flu vaccine.
Update on Saturday's Polar Bear Plunge
CORTLAND — The Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park requires each participant in the Too Chicken to Plunge event to raise $30 in pledges, not $35.
FCC closes loopholes in cable program access rules
FCC closes loopholes in cable program access rules
Rogers man arrested in Wellsville for crimes committed in New Middletown
Rogers man arrested from crimes in New Middletown
Local officials believe D.C. will provide aid
YOUNGSTOWN — A contingent from the Mahoning Valley didn’t leave meetings today with federal
Judge releases woman from prison for her role in her nephew's death
Judge releases woman from prison for her role in her nephew's death
Grammys will have 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson
Grammy Awards will have 3-D tribute to Michael Jackson
Police probe break-ins at three Boardman car dealerships
BOARDMAN — Police are investigating break-ins at three township car dealerships where cash and other
Free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic is Thursday at Boardman High School
Free H1N1 flu vaccine clinic is Thursday at Boardman High School
Greenville symphony having vocal talent competition
GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is seeking competitors for an individual amateur
Man found shot dead in the snow in Warren
WARREN — A Detroit man accused of drug trafficking on West Market Street in September was killed
Youngstown makes money from Covelli Centre operations
Youngstown makes money from Covelli Centre operations
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Mark Aaron Brown
Judge denies new trial for convicted killer Mark Aaron Brown
‘One Voice’ seeks to improve education in the region
YOUNGSTOWN — ‘‘One Voice,” a comprehensive effort to improve education from preschool through
Ohio to received $2.29M in Medicaid fraud settlement
Ohio to receive $2.29M in Medicaid fraud settlement
Trumbull County posts home-sales increase in December
Trumbull County posts home-sales increase in December
Pa.-based Giant Eagle recalls frozen hash browns
Pa.-based Giant Eagle recalls frozen hash brown potatoes
Lunch today at St. Andrewes
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Andrewes AME Church, 512 W. Earle Ave., will serve lunch from noon to 2 p.m. today.
Final communicating with a teen workshop is Saturday at Warren YWCA
Teen workshop is Saturday at Warren YWCA
Academic Challenge competition is Saturday at Salem High School
Academic Challenge competition is Saturday at Salem High School
Paralyzed man accuses Ohio hotel of discrimination
Paralyzed man accuses Ohio hotel of discrimination
CMHS Class of 1954 cancels breakfasts
CMHS Class of 1954 cancels breakfasts CAMPBELL — Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954 will
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick
Jitney driver dead, passenger hurt in Pa. shooting
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police have been searching for two gunmen who jumped out of a minivan
Memorial fund set for family of slain Pa. trooper
FRANKLIN, Pa. (AP) — A memorial fund has been established to benefit the family of a state trooper
Need Mobile Meals? Call here
WARREN — Trumbull Mobile Meals is able to serve additional clients on each of its delivery routes, the agency said. For more information, call (330) 394-2538.
LOUIE TODAY: How capitalism will save us
Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will hear Steve Forbes' theory on the ongoing economic crisis.
McKinley’s birthday celebration Saturday at Niles library
NILES—The McKinley Memorial Library will have its annual celebration honoring the birthday of President William McKinley from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the McKinley Birthplace Home and Research Center on North Main Street.
4 from Michigan in Boardman court in credit-car scam
BOARDMAN — Four Michigan residents accused in a credit-card scheme are slated to return to court Feb. 23 for a preliminary hearing.
Woman's actions lead to arrest of robbery suspect
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A man threatened a woman with a tire iron in the parking lot of Wal-Mart, then demanded her purse, police report.
Byers-Emmerling seeking common-pleas seat
EAST LIVERPOOL — Judge Melissa Byers-Emmerling of East Liverpool Municipal Court announced Tuesday she will run for judge of Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.
Canfield school-bus drivers charged in accident
The Canfield district’s probe should be finished in a week, the superintendent said. CANFIELD
YSU draws national spotlight with ESPNU
Coach Jerry Slocum hopes the team will play with a chip on its shoulder. YOUNGSTOWN — Jerry
YSU athletes finally hear from Haitian relatives
D’Haiti, Ducatel had anxious moments The YSU athletes were able to communicate with family
Youngstown plans to negate CVS deal
A CVS spokesman says the North Side store will open even without the abatement. YOUNGSTOWN —
Unbeaten Poland defeats Springfield
Unbeaten Poland defeats Springfield By GREG GULAS YOUNGSTOWN — The Poland High boys
Valley church awaits word on Haiti projects
A family in Lisbon also has ties to the quake-ravaged country. One local church’s connection
Sharon Regional Health System to open Hubbard center Feb. 1
HUBBARD — Feb. 1 is the target date for opening of Sharon Regional Health System’s new Hubbard
Warren Harding rallies to defeat Boardman, 57-50
Angel Gonzalez scored key points in the second-half comeback. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU BOARDMAN —
Maldonado trial moved to March after chatty juror taints the pool
Maldonado trial moved to March after chatty juror taints the pool STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN —
McDonald stays unbeaten with romp at Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — Matthias Tayala’s 21 points and 15 rebounds helped break open a close game in the second half as the McDonald High boys team defeated Columbiana, 71-45, in opening-night action of the Lariccia Family High School Basketball Series Tuesday at the Covelli Centre.
Hubbard overwhelms Salem in OT
HUBBARD — Just when Mike Lopuchovsky thought it was all over, his Hubbard High boys basketball team had to do it all over again.<
Salem mayor working to increase size of city with 100-acre annexation
People want property to be annexed into the city, officials said. SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford
Presidential candidate: Good days ahead for YSU
The major indicators bode well for the future, C. Jack Maynard said. YOUNGSTOWN — A candidate
Breast-cancer patients ride free to treatment
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County residents who have breast cancer can ride local buses free
Dog’s owner arrested on warrant after pet attacks 10-year-old boy
YOUNGSTOWN — A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a rottweiler while walking to his grandfather’s
Drawn to faces
These weekly portrait sessions at SCOPE senior center are not only an opportunity for artists to exchange ideas and techniques but also are a social gathering.
Ted sets bad example for sons by not working
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Ted sets bad example for sons by not working Dear Annie: I have been married for
Penguins hire Buffano
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State Football Coach Eric Wolford has hired Frank J. Buffano, a Youngstown
Plunge to benefit Special Olympics
CORTLAND — The Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Plunge will be Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park
Business digest
REGION EIO project manager to speak at program YOUNGTOWN — Nancy Horton, project manager for
Children banned from graphic museum exhibit
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati museum is restricting young children from seeing a new exhibit
Google takes a stand in front of China’s cyber tank
Editorial: Google takes a stand in front of China’s cyber tank Google will go down in history for a number of
Area Agency on Aging 11 offers focus groups in four counties
NILES — Area Agency on Aging 11, in partnership with Youngstown State University, is offering focus
Downtown bridge reopens
Downtown bridge reopens YOUNGSTOWN — The Marshall Street Bridge, one of the main connectors
Jets’ Rex Ryan making Buddy a proud papa
Buddy Ryan’s advice to son Rex when he took over as head coach of the New York Jets a year ago was
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Kehoe, 32, of Maplecrest Drive, Austintown, and
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2010. There are 345 days left in the year. On this date
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Service Board, executive committee
Relatives say tribe in Yemen protects US cleric
SAN’A, Yemen (AP) — A radical American-Yemeni Islamic cleric suspected of ties to al-Qaida is in
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS multistate Mega Millions, 4-5-34-38-41 Mega Ball, 18 OHIO Tuesday night:
Williams: Israel trip productive
‘Business connections were made’ during the trip, the mayor said. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Springsteen, Jay-Z, Urban join telethon
NEW YORK (AP) — The music world’s top stars are signing on for Friday’s “Hope for Haiti” telethon.
Top court refuses to shut down shipping to halt carp
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court refused Tuesday to order the immediate closure of
Obama: Expand education plan by $1.35 billion
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, delivering a schoolhouse pitch Tuesday for a $1.35-billion
Nevermore? Visitor misses Poe’s birthday
BALTIMORE — Is this tradition “nevermore”? A mysterious visitor who left roses and cognac at the
AP source: 8 killed in central Va. shootings
AP source: 8 killed in central Va. shootings APPOMATTOX, Va. — A lone shooter killed eight people
Police seeking Rogers man on burglary, theft charges
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Police have issued warrants for the arrest of a Rogers man. Jack Nalley, 25, is
$4M in projects likely to get OK
YOUNGSTOWN — City council is expected Thursday to give the go-ahead to more than $4 million in
Bills settle on Gailey as coach
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chan Gailey’s second chance to prove himself as an NFL head coach comes
A is for APPLE
Crisp, juicy apples are one of this country’s favorite fruits. Fresh and whole, sliced up with dips
Promotional prices hurt servers’ bottom line
Tipping is the thorniest subject in dining. There are no tip monitors to oversee how much you
Report: Corruption robs Afghans of 25% of GDP
KABUL — Endemic corruption in Afghanistan amounts to a virtual tax on poverty-stricken Afghans,
Orchestra, musicians reach labor deal
“We look forward to working together to build our base of support and continue our tradition of
Ohio doctor on trial in wife’s cyanide death
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jury selection has begun for an Ohio doctor charged in the 2005 cyanide poisoning
Strickland chooses running mate
COLUMBUS — The state’s top Democrat officially kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday, naming a
Judge refuses to toss Letterman extortion case
NEW YORK — A jury should get to decide whether a TV producer’s dealings with David Letterman were
New tech tools aid relief effort
Hundreds of tech volunteers spurred to action by Haiti’s killer quake are adding a new dimension to
Favre faces his old love: Saints
The Vikings quarterback grew up in nearby Mississippi. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It appears that Brett
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Jan. 11 Drug
Supreme Court cites Ohio case in decision against cop killer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a ruling that had set aside the death
SCHEDULE Winter sports
MEN’S BASKETBALL Nov. 13 — at Xavier, L, 57-83 Nov. 15 — Hiram, W, 81-41 Nov. 18 — Kent State,
Police deny permit to Canton solicitors
Police deny permit to Canton solicitors HUBBARD — Police denied a representative of Volunteer
Death-camp survivor testifies at trial of Ohio’s Demjanjuk
MUNICH (AP) — Ukrainians who served under the SS at the Nazis’ Sobibor death camp were instrumental
In 2009, more states took in expired meds
LAYTON, Utah (AP) — A steel mailbox-sized bin in the lobby of a police department in northern Utah
NHL roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
Flyers 5, Blue Jackets 3 PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Carter scored two goals and Ray Emery won for the
Haiti quake brings a dose of reality
Opinion: I don’t know about you, but images of the tragedy in Haiti made me feel pretty silly about having
TUESDAY’s RESULTS
TUESDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Akron East 70, Mooney 67 Hubbard 75, Salem 65
SWEET DEAL?
Kraft’s takeover of Cadbury causes alarm in Britain LONDON (AP) — After months of fierce
Company switches Columbus casino site
COLUMBUS (AP) — A company bringing casinos to Ohio says it wants the first one to open in Columbus.
Feds should guarantee loans for Forum
Opinion: As Forum Health faces a critical stage in its fight for survival, the community must look at what
Health stocks push market higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors moved back into stocks on hopes that an election in Massachusetts would
Malkin snaps goal slump with hat trick against Isles
PITTSBURGH (AP) — First, Sidney Crosby went into a slump, and Evgeni Malkin followed by going into
Not everyone should go to college
Opinion: One repeated theme in President Obama’s education agenda is that he wants the United States to have
A new dawn has broken in Virginia
Opinion: RICHMOND, Va. — After several weeks of heavy snow and sub-freezing temperatures, the sun came out
O’Neal surpasses 28,000 points
The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors, 108-100. CLEVELAND (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal had one regret
With God in sights, company draws ire
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army officials said Tuesday they will investigate whether a Michigan defense
Troubles found at every turn in Fort Hood suspect’s training
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supervisors of the Army psychiatrist accused in the massacre at Fort Hood
Dennis Hopper files for divorce from his wife
Dennis Hopper files for divorce from his wife LOS ANGELES — Court records show Dennis Hopper has
Pick your method for perfect lobster
There’s more than one way to cook a lobster. Here are directions from the Maine Lobster Council.
Brown to know by noon if he is to die
Two witnesses said they lied on the stand in 1994. YOUNGSTOWN — Mark Aaron Brown will know by
Fast rescue operation brings Haitian orphans to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jamie and Alison McMutrie were in their car on a routine shopping trip in Port-au-
Who pays for China’s success?
Who pays for China’s success? New York Times: China’s economic strategy over the past two decades
Turner’s 20 points powers OSU to 20-point romp over Wildcats
COLUMBUS (AP) — Evan Turner says he’s about 90 percent back to where he was before breaking two
Ted sets bad example for sons by not working
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Ted sets bad example for sons by not working Dear Annie: I have been married for
Powdered sugar comes in 4x and 10x, and the idea is fine
Dear Heloise: I would like to know the difference between 4x and 10x powdered sugar. Keep up your
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Health Center Ryan and Heather Cusick, Poland, girl, Jan. 6. Qaadir and JaQue’Lynn
If you can beat an egg you can make a souffle
MONTEREY, Calif. — Ordering dessert at an elegant restaurant cements the belief that replication of
Powdered sugar comes in 4x and 10x, and the idea is fine
Dear Heloise: I would like to know the difference between 4x and 10x powdered sugar. Keep up your
A week after Haiti quake, aid for all is still elusive
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The world still can’t get enough food and water to the hungry and
Kuznetsova advances to 3rd round
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova became the first player into
Best Bets on TV tonight
“CSI: NY” (10 p.m., CBS): Apparently, action in the Lingerie Football League can get pretty brutal.
Conan says what we wish we could say
Opinion: Any working stiff watching the temper tantrum “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien threw on national
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