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Local filmmaker documents decline of Liberty trailer park
Bob Heltzel is not one to turn a blind eye to problems in the area he calls home.
F. Lee Bailey: Paper proves OJ Simpson’s innocence
YARMOUTH, Maine (AP) — A lawyer for O.J. Simpson says in new document that evidence of Simpson’s
Animal Charity ends assistance to calls of abuse, neglect
Animal Charity ends assistance to calls of abuse, neglect
All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman retires at 43
All-time saves leader Trevor Hoffman retires at 43
Man involved in major theft ring gets early release from prison
Man involved in major theft ring gets early release from prison
Niles on-street parking ban goes into effect at 10 p.m.
Niles has banned parking on public streets effective at 10 p.m. today and continuing until further
High school basketball postponements
High school basketball postponements The following high school boys basketball games have been
Parking ban in Boardman until Friday night
BOARDMAN A parking ban that began at 6 p.m. Tuesday will continue until 6 p.m. Friday. The
Tonight’s Youngstown school board meeting canceled
YOUNGSTOWN The city school board meeting scheduled for today has been canceled because of the
Canceled flights mount as US storm heads north
Widespread flight cancelations are moving from the Deep South into the Northeast and Great Lakes as
Boil alert in effect for Campbell water users
CAMPBELL — A boil alert is in effect until noon Wednesday for city water users. Water for
Worst case: Up to a foot of snow in some areas
The Mahoning Valley could see as much as a foot of snow in some areas by Wednesday night. Parts of
Poll: Most Americans don’t see link between shootings, political rhetoric
LOS ANGELES — A majority of Americans said they did not believe that harsh political rhetoric was
Gov. Brown to disconnect 48,000 cell phones in hands of state workers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Alarmed at discovering that the state pays for 96,000 cell phones, California
Swimming in debt, Ill. considers massive tax increase
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A major Illinois tax increase has jumped its first legislative hurdle,
Trial under way for Youngstown man charged with killing Campbell man last year
Trial under way for Youngstown man
Ohio Dems say Senate rejection of Strickland board appointments is unconstitutional
Ohio Dems say Senate rejection of Strickland board appointments is unconstitutional
2 companies to be fined in Pa. gas well explosion
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Federal officials want to fine two western Pennsylvania companies for workplace
Law’s creative use could be key in DeLay appeal
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Legal and political experts say Texas prosecutors’ creative use of the state’s
Boehner asks Obama to Jan. 25 State of the Union
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner has invited President Barack Obama to deliver the
Small quakes occur off Southern California
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Several small earthquakes have jiggled the ocean floor off Southern
Crews complete fat cleanup in Houston Ship Channel
HOUSTON (AP) — The Coast Guard says crews have finished clearing the Houston Ship Channel of
Crackdown on research firms continues with NY plea
NEW YORK (AP) — A former employee of an “expert networking” firm has pleaded guilty to insider
200,000 pounds of beef sent to prisons is recalled
200,000 pounds of beef sent to prisons is recalled
Docs urge shots as flu season grabs the South, NYC
Docs urge shots as flu season grabs the South, NYC
Coroner’s report shows Las Vegas dancer strangled
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas burlesque dancer found dismembered and encased in cement was strangled,
OJ co-defendant sentenced in Las Vegas in plea deal
OJ co-defendant sentenced in Las Vegas plea deal
Doctor: Giffords breathing on her own after attack
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Doctors say an Arizona congresswoman is breathing on her own after being shot
Homeless radio man briefly held by LA police
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ted Williams, the Ohio homeless man whose smooth radio voice made him an Internet
Stronger earnings reports push stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — New signs of surging corporate profits led to gains in the stock market today.
Verizon to start selling iPhone early Feb.
NEW YORK (AP) — Verizon Wireless says it will start selling a version of the iPhone 4 in early
Struthers bans on-street parking
The city of Struthers issued an on-street parking ban at noon today effective until further notice.
Scores missing in tsunami-like flood in Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Greg Kowald was driving through the center of Toowoomba when a
Frozen South: Could be days before thaw comes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It could be days before icy, treacherous conditions improve for areas of the
Calif. utility stops pipeline pressure spikes
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — A California utility said it will no longer do planned pipeline pressure
Neighbor: Parents of shooting suspect devastated
PHOENIX (AP) — The parents of the suspect in Saturday’s shooting spree in Tucscon are devastated and
Goldman plans to change reporting practices
NEW YORK (AP) — In response to widespread criticism over its practices, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is
More than 100 dead birds found off Calif. highway
GEYSERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — California wildlife officials are trying to figure out what caused the
Ohio school board fires teacher in crosses case
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio science teacher accused of burning the image of a cross on
Crews still on scene of massive Philly blaze
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Firefighters remain on the scene of a massive apartment complex fire that forced
Hoax FOP release issued in Pittsburgh teen beating
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s police union says a bogus news release distributed to the media
Baby left on doorstep in diaper
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are trying to find the mother of a 3-month-old baby abandoned outside a
Auburn wins BCS title 22-19
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Wes Byrum kicked a 19-yard field goal as time expired and No. 1 Auburn beat
Gov. Kasich: ‘Get ready for an exciting time’
Gov. John Kasich offered a snapshot of his daily schedule as Ohio’s new chief executive: Pray, hug the family and get to work on Ohio’s economy.
Mahoning officials reorganize
Mahoning County commissioners are preparing to face several fiscal challenges in the new year.
Beating cancer: Drum It Up fundraiser to aid stricken Girard couple
Family and friends have tapped their enthusiasm and energy to host a Drum It Up for Deb and Marty Watts fundraiser.
Warren official lauds public’s reaction in hit-and-run incident
The community’s response to a hit-and-run accident at a school crosswalk is a textbook example of how getting involved can make Warren a safer place for everyone.
Schools in Ohio earn B- grade
A national report gives Ohio schools a B-, but area educators are concerned about the impact of expected budget cuts on schools’ ability to continually make the grade.
DYER POWER: Auburn’s running back kept motoring for BCS championship
Auburn running back Michael Dyer never heard any whistle, so he just kept running.
To serve, protect and keep you on schedule
Area residents who still need a 2011 calendar have the chance to stay organized while supporting police dogs at local departments.
Bank shot stuns Tigers at the buzzer
In the end, after a war of attrition that featured 66 free throws and five girls who fouled out, it all came down to a 3-pointer thrown up hurriedly from the right wing.
BOARDMAN Tax-levy options weighed for May
Township trustees are offering residents three tax-levy options for the May 3 ballot.
Liberty speed downs Hubbard
John Hritz said he didn’t exactly lose sleep over the Hubbard team that would visit his Liberty girls basketball team on Monday.
Rebels outrun rallying Rams
In a game that featured long scoring runs by both teams, the Crestview High School girls basketball team on Monday defeated Mineral Ridge, 52-40.
Austintown trustees appoint chairman
Township trustees began their first meeting of the year by appointing newest board member, Jim Davis, as chairman for 2011.
YSU men look to build on Butler effort
On Sunday, the YSU men’s basketball team showed what can happen when it plays hard for 40 minutes.
Charlie Wilson targeted:"It was scary and hurtful"
Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson was among the 20 incumbent Democrats with crosshairs, as if from a gun sight, on the political action committee website of Sarah Palin, the 2008 failed Republican vice presidential candidate. A Palin PAC spokeswoman has told several media outlets that the crosshairs were not intended to be gun sights.
Browns coaching search slows down
The Cleveland Browns are into their second week searching for a coach. They still don’t have much to choose from.
KSU hires Heacock as def. coordinator
Former Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock has been hired as the defensive coordinator at Kent State.
Ariz. shooting suspect appears in court
Jared Loughner, head shaved, a cut on his right temple and his hands cuffed, stared vacantly at a packed courtroom Monday and sat down.
Scheduling change may alleviate odors
A foul odor and disruption in the Oakhill Renaissance Place building where county offices are located may force officials to look at a change in the times certain autopsies are performed.
Hubbard council sets special meeting
City council will have a special meeting at 7 tonight with an executive session on personnel — most likely to address police Chief Martin Kanetsky being placed on paid administrative leave.
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Ex-Rep. Tom DeLay gets 3-year sentence
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay was sentenced to three years in prison Monday.
Boardman police arrest 4 on drug and theft charges
A Struthers man and a Warren man are accused of stealing from township stores.
Boy faces charges for threats
A 12-year-old student at the city school district’s University Project Learning Center was charged with aggravated menacing, accused of threatening to kill a teacher.
Man posts bond
Sean King, 23, pleaded innocent to failure to comply with the orders of a police officer, driving under suspension and a stop-sign violation.
Teen pleads innocent
Joseph Daniel, 18, pleaded innocent Monday in Warren Municipal Court to carrying a concealed weapon after an incident Sunday evening in the Trumbull Homes apartments.
Theft reported
A woman called police after witnessing someone steal a truck from her parents’ automobile business.
LSU’s Miles meets with Michigan
Les Miles met with Michigan on Monday evening about the Wolverines’ coaching vacancy.
Rusted Root founder helps transform lives with drum-and-chant workshops Following his own drum beat
Jim Donovan understands the power of rhythm, and he wants to share that power to help people transform their lives.
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.
Shooting brings out charlatans
Opinion: WASHINGTON It would be merciful if, when tragedies such as Tucson’s occur, there were a moratorium
Detective describes Jackson doc’s time line of meds
A detective testified Monday that the doctor charged in the death of Michael Jackson told police he had given the singer a powerful anesthetic at least six nights a week for two months before he died.
Parents announce Chepke-Szari wedding plans
The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Olivia Chepke and Jared Szari are announced by their parents.
Let the congressional probes begin
Opinion: Oversight is a primary function of any Congress, and the new Republican House majority is expected
Cwynar-Witman engagement is announced
Frank and Cheryl Cwynar of Hubbard and Larry and Nancy Witman of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their children Amy Cwynar and Jason Witman.
Miss Bartolone, Mr. Frick plan July wedding
The engagement of Rachel Bartolone of Westerville and Eduard Frick of Rümingen, Germany, and plans for their upcoming marriage are being announced by their parents.
Jackson doctor bought propofol, pharmacist testifies
A pharmacist testified Monday that the doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death bought 255 vials of a powerful anesthetic in the three months before the singer died.
Boehner’s speech lacked substance
Opinion: WASHINGTON Nancy Pelosi spoke of combating climate change, ensuring college affordability,
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | USCPSC sets up office in China
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will set up its first office outside the United States in China.
Volt is North American Car of Year
The Chevrolet Volt has won yet another major award: The North American Car of the Year.
Shooting from the lip
Opinion: Shooting from the lip Los Angeles Times: The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is, of course,
No matter the role, Nicolas Cage often seems to be teetering on the brink of his own personal, self-
No matter the role, Nicolas Cage often seems to be teetering on the brink of his own personal, self-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.74 —.05 Avalon
BWR director resigns; Kmiec named interim
Richard Dickinson has resigned as artistic director of Ballet Western Reserve, and an interim director has been named.
NEWSMAKERS | ‘Castle,’ ‘Cougar Town’ among ABC renewals
Fans of “Castle,” “Cougar Town” and four other ABC TV series can rest easy: The network says the shows will be coming back next season.
Children’s book awards revealed
Associated Press NEW YORK Clare Vanderpool’s “Moon Over Manifest,” a young girl’s magical
Future of Chaney High School is in hands of the stakeholders
Editorial: Of all the comments made last week during meetings about student discipline problems at Chaney High
Agenda Wednesday
Canfield school board, organizational meeting, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting will follow, board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
Testimonial dinner
The Youngstown YMCA will have a special testimonial dinner in honor of Kenneth L. Rudge.
Southerners struggle to dig out of snow
Associated Press ATLANTA Temperatures plummeted late Monday, turning slushy streets into sheets
Prolonging pain in Afghanistan
Opinion: Prolonging pain in Afghanistan I watched South Carolina Sen ator Lindsay Graham recently on “Meet
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2011. There are 354 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Many tie assassination attempt to increasing polarization
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia The assassination attempt on a U.S. congresswoman seems
Ex-NASA worker faces charges
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Department of Justice says a former NASA employee in Ohio has
Telecoms lead decline in stocks
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks indexes were mostly lower Monday, with telecommunication
LOTTERY | Monday’s numbers
LOTTERY Monday’s numbers OHIO night DRAWINGS: Pick 35-1-8 Pick 48-2-4-8 Classic Lotto
Mahoning County court filings
Marriage licenses: Mark E. Skowron, 52, of Youngstown, and Maureen H. Cline, 48, of Youngstown.
Will Verizon benefit by selling Apple’s iPhone?
Associated Press NEW YORK Verizon Wireless would seem to be a big winner after its expected
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Valentine’s Day dinner and show
Tickets are available for the Valentine’s Day Dinner and Entertainment Benefit for the Ursuline Center at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Ursuline Center.
Scottish Rite venue will host bridal fair
A bridal fair will take place Jan. 30 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Break-in left her tense, paranoid
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 15. Two years ago, I arrived home from school to
HELOISE: Not all own, have access to computer
Dear Heloise: Something that I think needs attention: computers! I think they are great and provide
Anthony doubts trade is imminent
Associated Press DENVER Carmelo Anthony doesn’t think a trade to New Jersey is imminent and he
Retired NBA referee DeRosa reflects
Joe DeRosa’s career as an NBA official over the past 21 years included working 1,500 regular-season games and 150 playoff contests.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Prairie dogs on the lam from Ohio zoo
An Ohio zoo is trying to round up runaway prairie dogs and is asking its neighbors for help.
Pens collapse against Bruins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Boston Bruins probably figured their dramatic comeback win in
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | State poll
How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school boys basketball teams in the first of seven weekly AP polls.
Unbeatens Southern, McDonald ready to face off
A rare January matchup of unbeaten teams takes place tonight in the Inter Tri-County League when the McDonald boys basketball team plays host to Southern.
Ravens looking to snap Heinz postseason skid
Once again, two games in a season weren’t enough for the Ravens and Steelers.
Man faces OVI charge
Ohio State Highway Patrol charged Timothy Wilson, 40, of Niles with operating a vehicle impaired and failure to control after an accident Sunday near state Route 11.
Strang earns USHL honor; Paulides picks
Youngstown Phantoms forward Cody Strang was named offensive player of the week by the United States Hockey League on Monday.
Man arrested for child enticement
A 55-year-old Youngstown man posted $1,250 bond Monday after being charged with misdemeanor child enticement.
Grant will benefit respite-care program
The YWCA of Youngstown has been awarded a $32,000 grant from the Hine Memorial Fund of the Youngstown Foundation.
Dinner to benefit children in need
The fifth annual Lena, Mason and Christian spaghetti dinner has been scheduled for Feb. 5 as a fundraiser to benefit children in need.
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