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Scam nets cash from Ace Cash Express in Liberty
A money gram scam cost Ace Cash Express, 3029 Belmont Ave., $4,740.
Area residents win cash, prizes at United Way's 'Thrill or No Thrill'
If you ask John White his favorite number, he would likely tell you 74.
Struthers council passes resolution against Senate Bill 5
Struthers council passes resolution against Senate Bill 5
Kasich speech now planned for the airport
Gov. John Kasich moved Thursday’s speech to the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to save him
Youngstown man gets jail time for crimes committed in Boardman
Youngstown man gets jail time for crimes committed in Boardman
Somali pirates ferryinng ammo, men to other boats after killing Americans
Pirates in Somalia said Wednesday they are ferrying ammunition and men to the 30 hijacked vessels still under their control, and they threatened to kill more captives following the violent end to a hostage standoff that left four Americans dead.
Man to be released in car-dragging death after only nine months
Man given probation in pedestrian fatality after serving nine-month prison term
Man gets 80 years for rape, home invasion
Man gets 80 years in prison for crimes committed more than 7 years ago
Conn. home invasion defense: Poll shows bias
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Attorneys for a Connecticut man charged with killing a mother and her two
Wis. governor reveals to phone prankster strategy to cripple unions
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The blogger who posed as conservative billionaire David Koch to prank Wisconsin
Jury recommends death in Delaware police killing
GEORGETOWN, Del. (AP) — A jury that convicted a man of murder in the shooting of a Delaware police
NORAD, Northern Command cutting 79 positions
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AP) — Commanders at NORAD and the U.S. Northern Command say they’re
Large group of illegal immigrants found in Ariz.
LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — Border agents have arrested an unusually large group of illegal immigrants
Ohio social worker dies days after attack by youth
Ohio social worker workers dies days after attack by youth
Cubans detain dozens of protesters honoring late dissident
MIAMI — Cuban security officials expanded a clampdown on dissidents today, detaining dozens, putting
Julius Crawford enters guilty plea in beating of former girlfriend
Julius Crawford enters guilty plea in beating of former girlfriend
Injured victim to testify in ‘honor killing’ case
PHOENIX (AP) — A woman hit by the vehicle of an Iraqi immigrant also convicted of running over his
Suspect in Ohio woman’s murder captured in W.Va.
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — A man wanted for questioning in the disappearance of an elderly Ohio couple
21,000 had whooping cough last year, CDC says
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials say more than 21,000 people got whopping cough last year,
Board: No decision on suspended teacher with blog
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — It will be “impossible” for a suburban Philadelphia teacher suspended for
Mass. terrorism suspect seeks release on bail
BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for a Massachusetts man accused in a terrorist plot to kill Americans say he
Initial phase of Cleveland casino could be longer than expected
Initial phase of Cleveland casino could be longer than expected
NASA clears shuttle Discovery for Thursday launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has given a unanimous “go” for Thursday’s planned launch of space
Oil price climb near $98 per barrel
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices continue to climb as forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi violently clashed
Stocks fall as tensions in Libya continue
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower and oil is rising to a fresh two-year high as violent
Brother of NY gunman died in ’07 Mass. shootout
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a New York man who fatally shot his wife and a police
Greek riot police, protesters clash during strike
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Young demonstrators hurled rocks and fire bombs at riot police as clashes
Wis. Democrats filibuster to halt anti-union bill
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats kept the Wisconsin Assembly up overnight with a droning filibuster in
Emanuel faces big money woes as next Chicago mayor
CHICAGO (AP) — Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel won’t have much time to celebrate his
Teen accused of killing officer held without bail
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A 16-year-old who was arrested on charges of killing a St. Petersburg police
Pizza driver who saved woman talks of mom’s falls
NEW YORK (AP) — A Memphis pizza delivery driver credited with saving a customer who’d fallen at home
Top SEC lawyer named in Madoff suit
NEW YORK (AP) — The top lawyer at the Securities and Exchange Commission has been named as a
NZ earthquake toll at 75 dead, 300 missing
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) - The siblings huddled Wednesday on sodden grass, staring at the
Clampdown in Libyan capital as protests close in
TOBRUK, Libya (AP) - Militiamen loyal to Moammar Gadhafi clamped down in Tripoli, with the sound of
Kidnapping suspect’s beau: Pregnancy was real
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — The boyfriend of a central Pennsylvania woman charged with kidnapping her
AG Holder to speak for Duquesne law’s centennial
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The nation’s first black Attorney General will be in Pittsburgh to speak in an
Man who sought sex slaves guilty in porn case
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A federal court jury has taken just 90 minutes to convict an Erie man on child
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sister has given up on ‘Jane’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our niece, “Jane,” is 51 years old, an alcoholic and
HELOISE: Peanut butter: In fridge or not?
Dear Heloise: For years, I have put my peanut butter in the refrigerator and have been told by
Mardi Gras party will benefit Hospice of the Valley
Hospice of the Valley will host its 10th annual Mardi Gras Party on March 5 at Mr. Anthony’s 7440 South Ave.
Pavlik: ‘My partying days are over’
With equal parts honesty, confidence and defiance, former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik spoke to the local media Tuesday afternoon for the first time since leaving rehab last month.
Statehouse lockout: Senate Bill 5 foes denied entry
Busloads of union protesters were locked out of the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday as deliberations continued on legislation to eliminate collective bargaining for state workers.
Boardman levy backers await health-care vote
A volunteer civic group has put its support for a police levy on hold.
Newton Falls holds on against Campbell
On February 4, Newton Falls lost to Campbell Memorial, 63-47. On Feb. 22, Newton Falls defeated Campbell at home, 61-53.
Dead victim’s mother urges suspects held without bond
The mother of slain Youngstown State University student Jamail Johnson said she would prefer that all six suspects in the shootings at a house party on Indiana Avenue be held without bond.
Thursday luncheon with Gov. Kasich moved to new site
A Thursday luncheon that was to be held at a Howland restaurant with Gov. John Kasich is being relocated at the request of his staff.
Devils ignite for 2nd-half spurt
Playing the second-place team in the Inter Tri-County League Tier One, the ITCL Tier Two champion Blue Devils overcame a rare halftime deficit en route to a 58-44 victory.
Jackson-Milton wins big
After a slow start, the Jackson-Milton High boys’ basketball team rebounded to defeat Lowellville 65-49 on Tuesday night.
Warren Supt. Hellweg moving on
Warren Board of Education has accepted the resignation and retirement of Superintendent Kathryn Hellweg, effective Monday.
Penguins ready for water
Couples traditionally receive something made of tin or aluminum for their 10th anniversaries. But Matt Anderson is hoping for something a little more golden.
Ranks of homeless rise by 18 percent
The poor economy is blamed for a dramatic 18 percent increase in the number of homeless people in Mahoning County over last year.
Indoor track teams to participate in HL meet
Many teams would be satisfied to earn a third-place finish in a seven-team meet. But the Youngstown State men are not satisfied.
Warren Councilman Dean to join museum board
Bob Dean, a Warren councilman, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Museum of African- American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
African-American Achievers group will honor eight
Six people will be inducted into the Trumbull County African-American Achievers Association Hall of Fame.
Republican Rove makes case in Niles
Republican political strategist Karl Rove speaks to the press and about 50 others at a private reception at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre in Niles before his Tuesday appearance at Mahoning Valley McKinley Club’s annual dinner at McKinley Memorial Auditorium.
Obama at Cleveland forum
President Barack Obama is traveling the nation, vying for the public’s attention one state at a time.
Clark’s boost puts Massillon over Fitch
Austintown Fitch’s game plan was to contain Massillon’s two leading scorers in their Division I sectional basketball tournament game on Tuesday night.
Protesters to legislators: Don’t attack state’s unions
Thousands of union protesters again descended on the Statehouse on Tuesday to oppose reforms to collective-bargaining laws being considered in the Republican-controlled Ohio Senate.
Fingerhut steps down from board of regents
Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut has announced his intention to step down as the state’s leader of higher education, effective March 13.
Gadhafi vows to fight to his ‘last drop of blood’
A defiant Moammar Gadhafi vowed to fight to his “last drop of blood” and roared at supporters to strike back against Libyan protesters to defend his embattled regime Tuesday.
Grant to aid Ohio small businesses
The Small Business Development Centers of Ohio is receiving a grant of about $1.9 million from the federal government.
Fugitive is sentenced to 93 1/2 years
Lexter Williams, the fugitive home-invader captured in Philadelphia, didn’t do himself any favors by fleeing.
Retiring Beaver schools chief reflects on careers
From toy seller to school superintendent, Sandra DiBacco has come a long way, and the journey will continue.
Youngstown man convicted of murder
A seven-man, five-woman jury convicted a city man of aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and receiving stolen property and of a gun specification.
Volunteers help keep the meals mobile
Trumbull Mobile Meals run seeks to pump up its volunteer force of about 350 volunteers who pack and deliver to more than 280 clients in Trumbull County.
Somali pirates kill 4 American hostages
A U.S. Navy destroyer was shadowing a hijacked yacht with four Americans aboard when a pirate fired a rocket-propelled grenade, followed by bursts of gunfire.
NATION & WORLD || Judge tosses suit against health law
A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit claiming that President Barack Obama’s requirement that all Americans have health insurance violates the religious freedom of those who rely on God to protect them.
METRO DIGEST | Church thief to be sentenced
To be sentenced YOUNGSTOWN Linda D. Messing of Canfield will be sentenced at 2:30 p.m. March 31
Toll from quake continues to rise
Search teams used their bare hands, dogs, heavy cranes and earth movers today to pull 120 survivors from the rubble of a powerful earthquake in one of New Zealand’s largest cities.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Mom gives birth to daughter in Kansas hospital elevator
A Kansas newborn could be well equipped to face the ups and downs of life: She was born in a hospital elevator.
Survivor, 13, of rape, kidnapping speaks out
A 13-year-old Ohio girl kidnapped by an out-of-work tree-cutter who admitted killing three other people and stuffing their bodies in a hollow tree gave a network television interview on Tuesday.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Angeline Johnson v. Wayne R. Johnson, dismissed.
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Knicks: Anthony is worth the price
The New York Knicks were searching for a second superstar when Carmelo Anthony became available.
NCAA suspends UConn’s Calhoun
UConn coach Jim Calhoun was suspended by the NCAA for three games next season for recruiting violations committed under his watch.
Lighty’s 21 propels Buckeyes past Illini
For a half, David Lighty was almost invisible. Then it was as if he was invincible, refusing to let No. 2 Ohio State falter again.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
Consumer confidence rises
Americans are feeling more chipper about the economy than they have in three years.
Hafner ready for 2011 rebound
Travis Hafner remembers what it felt like to be short to the ball and long through it.
High-speed rail plan is a waste
Opinion: Nothing more clearly illustrates the utter irresponsibility of Barack Obama than his advocacy of
The top-10-selling iTunes singles and albums of the week
The top-10-selling iTunes singles and albums of the week ending Feb. 21, 2011
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Free IHOP pancakes
Tuesday is National Pancake Day, and IHOP is celebrating with free pancakes.
YSU sports schedule
MEN’S BASKETBALL (9-18, 2-14 Horizon League) Nov. 5 — Samford, W, 64-61 Nov. 16 — Buffalo, W,
Forest Whitaker Acting & loving it
Forest Whitaker is one ter- rific actor. From his start two decades ago in “Fast Times at Ridge-mont High,” he has logged powerful performances in such films as “Platoon,” “Bird,” and “The Crying Game.”
Fresh from his Grammy win, reggae star Banton found guilty
Grammy-winning reggae singer Buju Banton was convicted Tuesday of conspiring to set up a cocaine deal in 2009.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.24 —.04 Avalon
Weight-loss meets wedding planning
“Shedding for the Wedding,” which premieres tonight at 9 on The CW, combines the popular weight-loss competition reality genre with the popular planning-for-the-nuptials reality genre.
Financial reform sputtering
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget, released a few days
NEWSMAKERS | Sex-scandal teen to attend Opera Ball
A camera-happy Austrian says he’s booked a young woman linked to the sex scandal engulfing Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi as his companion for the Vienna Opera Ball.
NFL roundup
Browns: Cleveland has placed the franchise tag on kicker Phil Dawson, a strong signal the club will
Labor talks continue between NFL, union
After negotiating through the long holiday weekend, NFL and the players’ union kept going Tuesday.
Derek Jeter laughs off Steinbrenner’s comments
Derek Jeter laughed off Hank Steinbrenner’s assertion that some New York Yankees were “too busy building mansions” after winning the 2009 World Series.
Cabrera: no plans to retire next year
Orlando Cabrera knows he’ll face retirement someday, but he plans on playing beyond 2011.
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2011. There are 311 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Movie munchies
The star at your Oscar party McClatchy Newspapers Designer gowns stepping out onto the red
Home prices sink in most big cities
Home prices are hitting new depths in most major U.S. cities and are expected to fall further over the next six months.
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Jeremy and Lisa Wilson, Berlin Center, boy, Feb.
BASKETBALL POSTPONEMENTS
BASKETBALL POSTPONEMENTS Five Mahoning Valley boys basketball games were postponed on Tuesday
Boys basketball roundup
East Palestine 52, Columbiana 34 EAST PALESTINE Corey Wright scored 17 points, blocked eight
Justice marks 5 years of silence
Eight justices of the U.S. Supreme Court engaged in a fast-paced argument Tuesday morning over whether a female microbiologist who tried to poison her husband’s lover.
Girls Basketball roundup
Division III Lisbon 35, Brookfield 34 MINERAL RIDGE Pam Pierce led the Blue Devils (9-11) with
CORRECTION
CORRECTION There are 400 tickets remaining for the benefit dinner to help pay medical bills for
Prep sports at a glance
TUESDAY’S RESULTS Boys Basketball AREA SCORES Brookfield 67, Southington 31 East Palestine
World Golf tournament opens
More than ever, the World Golf Championships are living up to their name.
ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST || Weavings exhibit at art gallery
“Life Is Weaving,” an exhibition by Linda Ann Marie Bertanzetti of Columbiana , will run from March 1 to April 2 at Trumbull Art Gallery
Site of Kasich visit changed
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Thursday luncheon that was to be at a
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