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3 charged after Ohio teen’s hair set afire on bus
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Three male high school students have been charged with misdemeanors after a
Pa. suit: 2 fired for sending Obama ‘tar’ e-mail
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two people say a western Pennsylvania company violated their constitutional free
Boardman man accused of bank robbery jailed
A 39-year-old township man facing a robbery charge is being held on $25,000 bond as he waits for his next court appearance on Tuesday.
Fans welcome Packers home in 'final tailgate'
Giddy Green Bay Packers fans poured into the frigid Lambeau Field parking lots early Tuesday to fire up their grills and throw down beers in a final tailgate to cap a magical season that ended in Super Bowl victory.
Nicolinni's theft case to be heard by grand jury
The case of a 43-year-old Berlin Center woman accused in the theft of more than $50,000 from a local restaurant will be bound over to a grand jury.
8 vehicle thefts in Boardman
Boardman was hit with thefts from eight vehicles in a seven-block area sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning, according to police.
Zuckerberg gets restraining order against man seeking help for his mom
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has obtained a temporary restraining order against a California man accused of stalking him, his girlfriend and his sister.
US judge tosses atheist’s lawsuit over cross grant
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge in Illinois has tossed out a Chicago-area atheist’s quest to force
Smart phones outsell PCs for the first time
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time ever, smart phones such as Apple Inc.’s iPhone are outselling
First lady: The president has kicked the habit
President Barack Obama finally has kicked the habit, Michelle Obama said Tuesday.
Consultant in Corning secrets theft gets 30 months
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A California consultant has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for
Need a job? Call center in Niles to hire 300 between now and April
Call center in Niles to hire 300 between now and April
DA: NY’s Bloomberg testified in probe into politco
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg testified before a grand jury that
Wean Foundation has session for grant seekers Wednesday
Wean Foundation has session for grant seekers Wednesday
2 East High School students suspended after gun found in locker
2 EHS students suspended after gun found in locker
Fire breaks out at petroleum site near Houston
MONT BELVIEU, Texas (AP) — A fire erupted at a petroleum plant east of Houston today, sending balls
Calif. city official testifies in corruption case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The only Bell city councilman not charged with looting the working-class Los
Corbett names longtime federal prosecutor as new Pa. AG
Corbett names longtime federal prosecutor as new Pa. AG
Laura Bush to announce 2nd education initiative
DALLAS (AP) — The George W. Bush Institute’s second big education initiative will seek to improve
Medal of Honor winner Giunta opts not to re-enlist
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Medal of Honor recipient and Iowa native Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta will end his
Ohio VA hospital: Dentist didn't change gloves between patients
Ohio VA hospital: Dentist didn't change glovevs between patients
Police get tips on mom of baby found in toilet
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Police in South Carolina are scanning security video and getting tips about
Arizona dad sentenced for putting baby in freezer
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has sentenced a suburban Phoenix man to 10 years in prison for putting his 7
Stocks edge up after earnings, Chinese rate hike
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher today after a mixed round of corporate earnings reports and a
Niles woman killed by blunt force, police say
Niles police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation are investigating an
Lawsuit: 2 fired for sending Obama 'tar ball' e-mail
Lawsuit: 2 tired for sending Obama 'tar ball' e-mail
US teens killed in Juarez crossed border for party
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A friend says two of three teens shot dead in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, had
Gov. Kasich creates adviser post on education policy
Kasich created adviser post on education policy
800 animals removed from defunct Montana sanctuary
NIARADA, Mont. (AP) — More than 800 animals have been removed from a defunct Montana sanctuary,
Niles police investigate woman’s death
Niles police are investigating an apparent homicide that occurred at a house on South Cleveland
Open-enrollment forms for Austintown schools available Feb. 14
Open-enrollment forms for Austintown schools available Feb. 14
Ohio man gets community service in bicyclist's death
Ohio man gets community service in bicyclist's death
Govt. to release findings today in Toyota investigation
Govt. to release findings today in Toyota investigation
Yvette Laboy | Joseph Zemko
YOUNGSTOWN The Oct. 9 wedding of Yvette Maria Laboy and Joseph Zemko took place at the Kidston
Lisa Vario | Kenneth Bielik
YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Vario and Kenneth Bielik, both of Youngstown, were married on Oct. 16 during a
Historical society plans black history program
Historical society plans black history program NEW CASTLE At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Lawrence County
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Behavior of ‘Jane’ has them baffled
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Every year, we invite our extended family for the
HELOISE: A few facts about Flex Fuel
Dear Readers: When looking at cars in the Sunday newspaper, or shopping in person, you may see that
Home Cook Recipe Challenge invites amateurs to test skills
YOUNGSTOWN For the past few years, Meridian Community Care’s annual benefit event, “Our Valley
British ironstone dishes are to be showcased
HUBBARD The McBride House, 27 Hager St., owned by the Hubbard Historical Society, will showcase a
Pavlik may fight on Pacquiao-Mosley card
This could be a big week for Kelly Pavlik’s career.
Sale of Erie Terminal delayed again
The sale of the Erie Terminal to a company planning to convert the historic building into an apartment complex is delayed for another month — again.
Ursuline ignites for strong finish
In what began as a defensive battle, the Ursuline High girls basketball team took off to defeat Chaney, 49-22, on Monday.
Pa. woman says husband married another woman in Mahoning Co.
Just last month, Boardman police took a report from a woman who said her husband married another woman.
Lake Ridge Academy posts dominant victory over East
The bus that brought the Lake Ridge Academy Lions from North Ridgeville definitely had something to protect: a tall, strong and rangy roster of mostly former South Euclid Regina players.
Penguins lose a close one to Wright State
Senior Vytas Sulskis tied a career high with 26 points but the Youngstown State men’s basketball fell to Wright State 74-70, at the Nutter Center on Monday.
Bill aims to shed light on JobsOhio
Gov. John Kasich’s Jobs-Ohio nonprofit and other public-private groups would be subject to the state’s open meetings and records laws, under legislation being introduced in the Ohio House.
YSU students describe post-shooting campus as 'dim'
YSU student Adrian Watson wipes away a tear before reading a poem during a prayer service on campus Monday. Watson was friends with Jamail Johnson, the man killed in the weekend shooting at an off-campus party. He wrote the poem for his late friend.
Loney, Belonger score 2 in Phantoms win
Ty Loney and Ryan Belonger each scored two goals Monday as the Youngstown Phantoms defeated the Chicago Steel, 4-3.
Counselors attend to grieving students
Youngstown State University students, some in tears, began Monday morning seeking help from counselors in the wake of shootings early Sunday at an off-campus house party.
2 men could face more charges
The two men accused of shooting into a house near the campus of Youngstown State University, killing one man and injuring 11 people, will face at least 13 felony charges — and that list may grow.
Sororities, frats pay tribute with ribbons
Members of Youngstown State University sororities and fraternities gathered Monday evening to remember Jamail Johnson and those wounded in weekend shootings near campus.
Kasich pledges to help reduce crime
Gov. John Kasich agreed to requests from city and Youngstown State University officials aimed at reducing crimes such as the Sunday shootings near the campus.
Authorities search Jeswald Towing
A nearly eight-hour search at Jeswald Towing yielded evidence of possible altered vehicle-identification numbers on several impounded vehicles.
Mayor cites personal reasons for not seeking re-election
Mayor Rich Keenan, 60, said his decision not to seek re-election was based on personal reasons.
Victim, 17, regains consciousness
Shavai Owens, who was in critical condition after the Sunday shootings in Youngstown, was reported to be conscious Monday morning.
Niles school board searches for new superintendent
The board of education hopes to get the public involved in its search for a successor to retiring Superintendent Rocco Adduci.
YSU teams make good showing at national competition
Being argumentative often isn’t considered a positive character trait, but it’s an attribute that helped four Youngstown State University students get to national competition.
Metro Digest || Girl, 12, assaulted
Police said a 12-year-old girl was assaulted at the Southern Park Mall over the weekend.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Obama to CEOs: Help America
Echoing John F. Kennedy, President Barack Obama prodded business leaders Monday to “ask yourselves what you can do for America,” not just for company bottom lines.
UK report: Government backed release of bomber
Britain’s previous government did “all it could” to help Libya win the release of the only man convicted of the Pan Am bombing in Scotland in 1988, though it insisted the decision was made entirely by Scottish officials.
Government collecting less in federal taxes
Actually, as a share of the nation’s economy, Uncle Sam’s take this year will be the lowest since 1950, when the Korean War was just getting under way.
IRS won’t mail forms
Already a week into February, some people may have noticed their tax forms still haven’t arrived in the mail.
AOL tries to boost presence with Huffington Post buy
AOL Inc. is stepping up its efforts in news and online advertising with a $315 million deal to buy news hub Huffington Post.
METRO DIGEST | Fraud warning
The Trumbull County Senior Services Unit of the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department is warning seniors to beware of a fraudulent phone call that a Warren man received last week.
Campbell officials: Zoning change is not necessary
A plan for a strip mall on 7.5 acres drew a handful of concerned neighbors Monday to a public hearing on a zone change for the property.
Freed Google exec helped spark revolt
Associated Press CAIRO The young Google Inc. executive detained by Egyptian authorities for 12
Small Business Association reinstates dealer loan program
Soon, local auto, boat and recreational-vehicle dealers will have another option for financing the inventory in their showrooms.
Boardman marching band takes a rest, but the beat goes on
It’s been quite a season for the Boardman High School band, but it’s not quite over, and it never really is.
Glass shares of life in OSU’s replay booth
For more than 50 years, Dr. Larry Glass has been an area dentist and someone who realizes that perfection is the prerequisite if you expect a patient’s return visit.
Officials seek ways to counter pay raises
The Mahoning County commissioners will explore remedies available to them to counter the pay raises recently granted to employees of the prosecutor’s and engineer’s offices.
Ruling in man’s death not expected for months
It will be as long as two more months before a ruling will be made on whether the death of Kevin Gadley was a homicide.
Woman pleads not guilty to carrying concealed weapon
A 19-year-old Bristolville woman is jailed, accused of carrying a concealed weapon and attempted bribery of a police officer.
Packers fans revel in team’s arrival
Thousands of exhausted but euphoric Packers fans welcomed their cherished team home to Green Bay as Super Bowl champions on Monday.
Fighting the battle of the bulge
Opinion: Fighting the battle of the bulge Miami Herald: If the government’s latest guidelines for how to
Matthew Perry warms up for zany sitcom ‘MR. SUNSHINE’
On his new ABC sitcom, “Mr. Sunshine,” Matthew Perry plays a chap whose life is clouded.
Lebanon, not Egypt, may hold key to Middle East democracy
Opinion: Despite the media’s recent focus on Egypt, events in Lebanon may well tell us more about the troubled prospects for Middle Eastern democracy.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.40 —.01 Avalon
BUSINESS DIGEST | Title company sees improvement in ’10
Title One General Manager Diane Giovannelli looks to her company’s 2010 year-end results as proof that the economy slowly is improving.
Stutterers praise ‘The King’s Speech’
A movie about a stuttering monarch, without sex, car chases or sinewy superheroes, hardly sounds like blockbuster box-office fare.
State workers will have to pay for changes to retirement funds
Editorial: Hearing the chairman of the House Committee on Health and Aging discuss what will be done to prop
What were your favorite Super Bowl commercials this year?
Verne Gay of Long Island Newsday has put together a list of his top five, based on entertainment value:
Egypt’s ‘loss’ isn’t ordained
Opinion: There’s the tendency in some quarters to sow panic about what will happen in Egypt if Hosni Mubarak
Immigration is in our nation’s DNA
Opinion: By Angela Trudell Vasquez McClatchy-Tribune In times of economic discontent, immigrants have
More candor urged for dying patients
Associated Press WASHINGTON Patients don’t want to hear that they’re dying, and doctors don’t
Sugarcreek police officer and wife charged with theft
Associated Press DAYTON A southwest Ohio police officer and his wife were charged with
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Howie Edwards, one of four Democratic candidates running in the May 3 primary for the
Layoffs drop, but hiring still lags
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. labor force has been split into two groups: the relieved
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Guy Fieri sauces are latest product line for Gia Russa
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN On the Food Network, Guy Fieri travels to diners, drive-ins and dives
Gruden still awaits Palmer
New Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden still hasn’t talked to Carson Palmer. He’s leaving that awkward coach-to-quarterback talk for another time.
Some hate America, yet they stay
Opinion: Some hate America, yet they stay Recently I stopped in an Arab owned store to do some grocery
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Pillsbury, 32, of 10124 New Road, North
Wilson wins Phoenix playoff
Packers fan Mark Wilson celebrated a big victory of his own on a playing field about as close to frozen tundra as it gets on the PGA Tour.
NEWSMAKERS | Huge prize for winner of ‘The X Factor’
The winner of Simon Cowell’s upcoming game show on Fox will get a $5 million record deal.
Capers caps long journey
Eight teams. A quarter century. More job titles and close calls than he wants to remember.
Super Bowl breaks record set in 2010
For the second year in a row, the Super Bowl has set a record for American television viewing.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township
NFL knew of seating trouble
The NFL knew last week there were problems with the installation of temporary Super Bowl seating sections and hoped until hours before kickoff that they could be fixed.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2011. There are 326 days left in the year. Associated
Prep Basketball Roundup | Monday’s other games
BOYS Marlington 63, West Branch 44 MARLINGTON Matt Latham scored 15 points and Tyler Rockwell
NBA roundup | Monday night’s other games
Lakers 93, Grizzlies 84 MEMPHIS, TENN. Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and Lamar Odom had 15 points
REUNIONS
East High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Johnny’s Restaurant on
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Monday’s other games
Top 25 No. Kansas 103, No, 19 Missouri 86 LAWRENCE, Kan. Marcus Morris had 22 points and
Big Ben accepts the heat for defeat
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger had such a late start to his season, it’s no
Cavs set mark with 25th-straight loss
Associated Press DALLAS Over one season or two, no team in NBA history has lost as many games in
high school sports at a glance
MONDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL SummarY Marlington 63, West Branch 44 WEST BRANCH (4-11,
nhl roundup
nhl roundup Monday night’s games Red Wings 3, Rangers 2 DETROIT Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and
On the courts | Tennis roundup
ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Michael Llodra of France defeated
Ohio State atop AP polls again
Associated Press Ohio State is a unanimous choice as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press Top 25
Munchak hired to coach Titans
A usually conservative Mike Munchak showed off much more of his personality Monday at his first news conference as head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
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