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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
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
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
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
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
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
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