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Bears waive former OSU standout Orlando Pace

Bears waive Orlando Pace


74-year-old's car stolen on Youngstown's South Side

74-year-old man's car stolen


Man allegedly calls 911 more than 200 times

Man calls 911 a lot


High-vacany urban area a challenge for Census

Urban areas a challenge for Census


T-Bone Wolk, bass player for Hall & Oates, dies

T-Bone Wolk dies


2,000 workers idled by Congress impasse

2,000 workers idled


Pa. Jobless benefits shorten amid dispute in Congress

Pa. jobless benefits shorten


Ohio walkaway inmate captured after brief escape

Inmate recaptured


Youngstown health board lays off 2, deletes other positions

Youngstown health board lays off 2


Man shoots up room, puts clock in microwave

Man shoots up room, puts clock in microwave


Building owner sues city of Campbell, city officials, worker

Building owner sues Campbell


Hot tip: Target inflammation to ease obesity ills

Target inflammation to ease obesity


Philly baby sitter, 74, fights off girl's attacker

Philly baby sitter


Woman who owns animal shelter in Gustavus says jewelry missing

Woman's jewelry missing


City to consider again diverting some prisoners from the county jail to house arrest.

YOUNGSTOWN — City council is being asked by the administration to renew a contract to divert some


Survey: 26 percent of Americans get their news via cell phones

26 percent of Americans get news via cell phones


4 men charged in Pa. woman's 2004 death

4 charged in death


Feb snowfall records broken throughout Ohio

Feb snowfall records


Federal lawsuit dismissed against Boardman cop

Fed suit dismissed


Reports show modest, but steady economic growth

Modest economic growth


Ashtabula idles snow plows to save money

Ashtabula idles snow plows


Vehicle on icy road sends Ohio cop flying

Vehicle on icy road sends Ohio cop flying


Chile troops, police attack post-quake looting

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) — Rescuers found signs of life in a quake-toppled building on Monday as the


January spending increases but income growth slows

January spending increases but income growth slows


Arrest made in robbery where child left behind

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police in Philadelphia have made at least one arrest in the robbery of a jewelry


Coroner: Pa. man killed by pet bull

WERNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man is dead after being attacked by one of his pet bulls.


HELOISE: Emergency flashers send the right message

Dear Heloise: Recently, we traveled to San Antonio to attend a funeral. The funeral directors there


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Jealous sister's feelings need to be acknowledged

Dear Annie: I am 26, and my sister is 18 months older. We have never gotten along well, but


Young musicians show off their skills

Sixteen young musicians presented a recital Sunday afternoon. YOUNGSTOWN — The setting at


Bluejays wrestle well in Div. III

Jackson-Milton placed three in this weekend’s state tournament in Columbus. MAPLE HEIGHTS —


Work camp in city sought

Hundreds would improve the homes of elderly, disabled and low-income residents in Youngstown.


Gamblers trump Phantoms

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Adam Berkle netted a pair of even-strength goals, but the Green Bay Gamblers’


Students help with humanitarian project

Students from Girard and Liberty helped with the project. GIRARD — Do the math: Girard-


Officials tour, tout likely site of Gateway campus in Warren

Officials tour, tout likely site of Gateway campus in Warren Officials hope the Courthouse Square


Students share sights, insights of China

Fifteen YSU students spent winter break in China to gain a better perspective of its cultural and


Tourney time: Boys set for postseason

Canfield opens Div. I play today in Canton against Uniontown Lake. Moments after his Canfield


IN FOCUS: History anchored in steel

To see The Mahoning Valley’s past, how it got to where it is today and where it may be headed, a

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GREECE

Opinion: GREECE Kathimerini, Athens, Feb. 24: We must not look at Greece’s financial crisis as a black


Marines, Afghan troops to stay in Marjah for months

Marines, Afghan troops to stay in Marjah for months MARJAH, Afghanistan — More than 2,000 U.S.


Births

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Tessa and Steve Halloran, Poland, boy, Feb. 26. Melinda and


February new-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase marginally when compared with February

February new-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase marginally when compared with February


Fitting finish for Canada

The hockey team’s gold-medal win provided redemption after a rocky start to the Winter Olympics.


You’re up, Russia: Sochi looks to 2014

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — From the Pacific coast to the shores of the Black Sea. From the


Johnson reels in Gordon at Vegas

The only silver lining for his rivals? They seem to be closing the gap. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Another


Medals Table

Medals Table At Vancouver, Canada Final 86 medal events NationGSBTot United States9151337


Hopes run high for ‘Phantom of Opera’ sequel

LONDON — There’s no chandelier. But there is a roller coaster — literal and, producers hope,


List of disorders expected to grow

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Peter De Vries, America’s wittiest novelist, died 17 years ago but his discernment of


Job-seeking strategy requires networking

SAN FRANCISCO — With job openings few and far between, it’s more important than ever that job


Tea Party followers reliving the ’60s

Opinion: Oceans of ink, terabytes of blog space and an eternity of television time have been devoted to the


ID thieves work fast at tax time

CHICAGO — JuWanda Harris spent the last year rising before the sun to work two jobs, using the money


Concept of ethical behavior is dying in Washington

Editorial: Concept of ethical behavior is dying in Washington Last week marks yet another occasion in the


combine roundup \ News and notes

Jones update: Former YSU receiver Donald Jones measured in at 6-feet, 214 pounds at this weekend’s


Defenders battle for No. 1

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ndamukong Suh thinks he should be the No. 1 pick. Gerald McCoy and Eric Berry


The Right trying to co-opt Tea Party

Opinion: In September 1960, several dozen young conservative intellectuals descended on National Review


Merrill, Ray end careers on top at Horizon League indoor meet

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Competing in their final Horizon League indoor championships, senior Aaron


Chile quake death toll surpasses 700

CONCEPCION, Chile (AP) — Heroism and banditry mingled on Chile’s shattered streets Sunday as


Merriweather finds soul on debut disc

NEW YORK — Daniel Merriweather is a perfectionist when it comes to his music. So when the


Mo’Nique prepares for comedy tour

NEW YORK — Mo’Nique won the Golden Globe. She also picked up a SAG Award. And don’t forget about her


TEETERING TOTS

shoes for kids Unlike other trends, heels can pose physical risks. DALLAS (AP) — A pair of


Security tight for slaying suspect

CINCINNATI (AP) — A man accused of killing two teenage girls and two women is a danger in the


Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 9 uA J 8 v8 6 5 2 wA 10 9


Mississippi town awaits Toyota plant

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — Terry McShan isn’t thinking about car sales’ analyses or excess capacity


“How I Met Your Mother” (8 p.m., CBS): She can sell records by the millions, but can

“How I Met Your Mother” (8 p.m., CBS): She can sell records by the millions, but can Carrie


Some at the end of the tunnel

Opinion: Some at the end of the tunnel Buffalo News: Maybe the tide is turning. For the first time in


Several obesity risks hit minority kids

CHICAGO (AP) — The odds of obesity appear stacked against black and Hispanic children starting even


Years Ago

Today is Monday, March 1, the 60th day of 2010. There are 305 days left in the year. On this date in


nba roundup \ Sunday’s games

Lakers 95, Nuggets 89 LOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom scored nine of his 20 points in the fourth quarter,


Mahoning County Court filings

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Airiz A. Coleman, 33, of 2710 Orchard Ave., Warren, and Raan


Roger Ebert gets ’voice’ grandkids can recognize

Roger Ebert gets ’voice’ grandkids can recognize CHICAGO (AP) — Film critic Roger Ebert says


18-year-old man injured in shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old South Side man was injured in an early-morning shooting Sunday.The


Riding with … Dave Blaney

Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday’s race: The Hartford native finished 29th at the Shelby American


No. 14 Michigan St. avenges defeat to No. 3 Boilermakers

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Raymar Morgan had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 14 Michigan State


Many buy unproved vaccine-autism link

CHICAGO (AP) — One in four U.S. parents believes some vaccines cause autism in healthy children, but


Pirates hoping for big things from McCutchen

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — A few days ago, a sleepy morning in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse was


Foreclosure box

worried about losing your home? | Help is available To request legal services before a


SPARK BEHIND ARC

high school sports Sharp shooting helped Niles senior Ryan Frantz become the school’s leading


Rock Hall adds archive and library

CLEVELAND (AP) — There’s always been room at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum for the


notebook

notebook Closing ceremonies A festive crowd of 60,000 jammed into BC Place Stadium for the


women’s top 25 \ Sunday’s games

No. 4 Tennessee 75, Mississippi 63 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Shekinna Stricklen scored 23 points, Alicia


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Where: Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown


Convicted fundraiser says he is not a thief

COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Republican fundraiser convicted of stealing from an Ohio investment fund


Metro Digest

Youngstown shooting YOUNGSTOWN — Police responded to a drive-by shooting early Sunday. A 25-year-


Congressional inaction interrupts benefits for jobless

WASHINGTON — Congress will approve legislation aimed at keeping certain jobless benefits, highway


Mahan edges Fowler to win Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Hunter Mahan won the Phoenix Open for his second PGA Tour title, coming


SUNDAY drawings

SUNDAY drawings OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 4-1-2 Pick 4, 3-9-7-2 Rolling Cash 5,


Smoking-ban complaints drop

COLUMBUS (AP) — State health officials say complaints filed against businesses for violating Ohio’s


RELAY FOR LIFE

RELAY FOR LIFE 2010 schedule Relay For Life is the signature event for the American Cancer


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Twp. Zoning Commission workshop, 7 p.m., Administration Building, 6034


‘I hope they have a heart’

A disabled Youngstown woman with a monthly income of $1,068 struggles to hang onto her North Side


NATION

NATION Some companies post ads seeking employees NEW YORK — In one good sign for the labor


WARREN CAMPUS

WARREN CAMPUS Funding possibilities Several elected officials and members of EGCC held a press


Many consider raw milk better

DALLAS — Like most any mom with young children, Iliana Cantavella is used to making a run for a


All city schools deserve a proper place in history

Opinion: All city schools deserve a proper place in history


Stop enslaving animals

Opinion: Stop enslaving animals EDITOR: Once again tragedy has struck where a killer whale at Sea World


Do the time; erase the stain

Opinion: Do the time; erase the stain


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