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22-year-old woman charged with hitting school bus
A 22-year-old Youngstown woman was charged with driving without a license after police said she hit a school bus with her car Thursday afternoon.
2nd fugitive arrested Wednesday in Valley
U.S. Marshals arrested Christopher Williams, 31, at a residence in the 4000 block of state Route 88 in Farmdale after a brief standoff with officers Wednesday afternoon.
Female officer injured in fight
A female Youngstown police officer was assaulted while trying to break up a fight among eight females Thursday evening on the city’s South Side.
More cuts possible in Poland schools, superintendent says
Poland School District could see anywhere from $900,000 to $1.3 million cut from its state aid, schools Superintendent Robert Zorn says.
Lowellville girls lose to Shadyside in regional semifinal
The Lowellville High girls basketball team lost to Shadyside, 71-57, in the semifinals of the
Libyan rebels retreat from Gadhafi loyalists' fire
With fierce barrages of tank and artillery fire, Moammar Gadhafi's loyalists threw rebels into a frantic retreat from a strategic oil port Thursday in a counteroffensive that reversed the opposition's advance toward the capital of Tripoli and now threatens its positions in the east.
Sheen sues CBS for $100 million
Charlie Sheen brought his verbal war against Warner Bros. and the executive producer of "Two and a Half Men" to the courtroom on Thursday, filing a $100 million lawsuit seeking to recoup his salary and wages for the show's cast and crew.
Number of cancer survivors on rise
The number of cancer survivors in the United States is increasing by hundreds of thousands a year, and now includes roughly one in 20 adults, health officials said Thursday.
Chrysler worker fired for obscene tweet
An employee of Chrysler Group LLC's social media agency has been fired after it was discovered the person posted an obscene tweet on the Chrysler brand's official account.
Rep. King: U.S. Muslims doing too little in terror fight
Congress pushed deep into a raw and emotional debate Thursday over American Muslims who have committed terrorist attacks in the name of religion, in a hearing punctuated by tearful testimony, angry recriminations and political theater.
Federal prisons run out of key execution drug
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal prisons department has run
2 men to be sentenced for operating club without liquor license
2 men to be sentenced for operating club without liquor license
Angels for Animals will have spay/neuter clinic
CANFIELD The RASCAL Unit, a mobile low cost spay/neuter clinic, will be hosted by Angels for
Officials in CA sent to trial in corruption case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former city manager accused of masterminding a scam to bilk the blue-collar Los
Autism support group has first meeting Saturday in Salem
Autism support group has first meeting Saturday in Salem
4 owners attend NFL labor talks as deadline nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was among a half-dozen team representatives who
Baseball legend Yogi Berra, 85, falls in Yankee clubhouse, in 'good spirits'
Berra, 85, falls in Yankee clubhouse; in 'good spirits'
As competitors pop up, iPad keeps price advantage
NEW YORK (AP) — The new iPad model hitting stores Friday comes with several improvements over the
Twin sisters give birth to daughters 2 hours apart
Twin sisters give birth to daughter 2 hours apart
Spending fight: Back to the bargaining table
WASHINGTON (AP) — After dispensing with their opening gambits, lawmakers are renewing budget-cutting
Wisconsin set to strip collective bargaining rights
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The standoff over union rights that rocked Wisconsin and the nation for weeks
Mahoning prosecutors outline specific acts by 3 charged with aggravated murder
Mahoning prosecutors outline specific acts by 3 charged with aggravated murder
Thomas Nickerson, wanted by US Marshals, arraigned today
Thomas Nickerson, wanted by US Marshals, arraigned today
Ohio State Highway Patrol seizes suspected cocaine in Richland County
Patrol seizes suspected cocaine in Richland County
Ranks of cancer survivors growing fast, CDC says
ATLANTA (AP) — The number of cancer survivors in the United States is increasing by hundreds of
Thousands gather for Ind. Statehouse union rally
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Thousands of union members have gathered outside the Indiana Statehouse, holding
RI Senate to hold hearings on gay marriage bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Senate is set to hold hearings on a bill that would
Ohio executes inmate with new death penalty drug
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has put to death the killer of a Toledo store owner with the country’s
MCCTC salon starts afternoon hours
canfield Cosmetology students at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will begin offering
Oil slips under $104 despite battles in Libya
Oil prices slipped below $104 a barrel today but remained elevated and highly volatile in light of
Terror hearing starts amid heightened security
WASHINGTON (AP) — Extra security will accompany a New York congressman as he chairs a hearing
More people sought unemployment aid last week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits rose last week. But the rise
Gadhafi drives rebels from strategic oil port
Gadhafi drives rebels from strategic oil port RAS LANOUF, Libya (AP) — Rebel forces beat a
Israeli journalist to speak in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN Gil Tamary, an Israeli journalist based in Washington, will discuss “The U.S. and
La. man charged after driving with wife’s body
ZACHARY, La. (AP) — Authorities say a south Louisiana man has been accused of murder after driving
Final teen sentenced in taped Pa. bullying case
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — The last teen charged in the videotaped bullying of a younger Pennsylvania boy has
Judge tosses suit against police in pursuit death
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A federal judge has tossed a New Jersey man’s suit against a Pennsylvania
Homicide ruled in death of woman hit by own car
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania coroner says the death of a woman struck by her own car was
FAA equipment failure diverts Allegiant flight into Youngstown
A technical problem with a landing device near the runway at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport led to day long headaches for Allegiant Air customers Wednesday.
Area children invited to fair
Church Hill United Methodist Church is inviting all children of the community to a Children’s Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
HELOISE: Stay safe when driving, walking
Dear Readers: How long has it been since you took a safe-driving course? Most people take driving
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Husband’s emotional affair still hurts
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A few years ago, my husband had an emotional affair
White House Fruit Farm plans food tasting, recipe contest
White House Fruit Farm on state Route 62 will present “White House Weekend” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19 and noon to 5 p.m. March 20.
South Range district residents blast school officials
A couple hundred residents of the South Range School District sounded off at a community forum Wednesday night at the K-12 complex in Beaver Township amid concerns the district could introduce open enrollment, cut almost 30 members of its staff and possibly put a levy on November’s ballot.
Charter universities idea piquing interest
Specifics are few, but the idea of charter universities in Ohio is piquing interest among higher education officials.
Poland uses grit to oust Streetsboro in Div. II
Ken Grisdale heaped plenty of praise on his Poland High basketball team after defeating Streetsboro in a Division II district semifinal game.
Berkshire denies Newton Falls in semis
It turns out three times is not the charm. At least not at the Division III boys basketball district tournament at Howland High.
Austintown robotics team swings into action
In just six weeks, the Austintown robotics club designed and built a 120-pound robot to send to competition.
Jobless rate jumps back up in Valley
Unemployment in the Mahoning Valley is the highest its been in almost a year.
Ursuline escapes scare by Orrville
Two clutch free throws each by Courtney Powell and Aurielle Irizarry in the final 30 seconds have the Ursuline High girls basketball team one win away from the Irish’ third trip to state in eight seasons.
Poland residents trying to form association
Residents of the water-logged Canterbury development are trying to form a neighborhood association to address flooding problems.
Despite injuries, Rockets not ready to play for pride
Despite missing two injured starters and losing junior guard Ashley Moore to foul trouble in the second overtime, the Rockets held off Warren JFK Saturday, 50-47, to win their third straight district title.
Hope House is oasis of calm for kids
Hope House Visitation Center prides itself on being an oasis of calm for children caught in the storm of feuding parents.
Richardson named interim Warren superintendent
Staff report WARREN Loree Richardson, associate superintendent for the Warren City Schools since
Former Buckeye tipped off Tressel
A former Buckeye player was the lawyer who last April informed Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel that two of his players may have been selling memorabilia to a suspected drug trafficker.
Trumbull commissioners approve water-rate increase
Trumbull County commissioners have approved a water-rate increase for 3,350 water customers in the Southeast Water District.
South Range residents sound off at forum
Residents of the South Range School District sounded off at a community forum Wednesday night at the K-12 complex in Beaver Township.
Timberlanes Lodge sold at sheriff’s sale
Two weeks may change the status of the closed Timberlanes Motor Lodge and Restaurant at 544 E. Pershing St.
2010 census results
According to U.S. Census Bureau figures reported Wednesday, our tri-county area lost 37,770 people, or 6.4 percent, from 2000 to last year. The Mahoning Valley now has 556,976 people, compared to 594,746 in 2000, but Mahoning County remained the 10th most populous county in Ohio.
Chambers exchange bills on kindergarten, snow days
The Ohio House and Senate signed off on separate bills Wednesday that would eliminate a state mandate on all-day kindergarten and expand the number of school snow days.
Flights diverted due to technical problems
A technical problem with a landing device near the runway at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport led to day long headaches for Allegiant Air customers Wednesday.
Man gets 5 years for shooting 2
A city man will spend five years in prison for shooting two people on the South Side in 2009 while participating in gang activity.
House of Hope awaits decision on its future
The Ohio Department of Health brought its request to close a North Side home for mentally ill adults to Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Wis. GOP bypasses Dems
The Wisconsin Senate voted Wednesday night to strip nearly all collective-bargaining rights from public workers.
Rival budgets rejected
The Democratic-led Senate on Wednesday emphatically rejected a budget-slashing House spending bill as too draconian.
Chamber bashed for endorsing SB 5
The leaders of the union representing Mahoning County sheriff’s deputies and the county’s Democratic Party bashed the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber for its endorsement of Senate Bill 5.
Cavs no match for Milwaukee
Brandon Jennings and Earl Boykins each scored 18 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 110-90 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Officials: West is not yet ready to intervene in Libya
Beginning today, NATO defense ministers will meet for two days in Brussels, to determine whether and under what circumstances to impose a no-fly zone to stop Gadhafi’s air attacks.
Candidate wants decision overturned
Ken MacPherson is seeking to have the 11th District Court of Appeals overturn last week’s decision by the Trumbull County Board of Elections that removed him as an at-large candidate for Warren City Council.
NPR chief resigns in wake of criticism of tea party
NPR’s president and CEO resigned Wednesday in an effort to limit the damage from hidden-camera footage of a fellow executive deriding the tea-party movement as “seriously racist.”
Data show big gains in Valley as well
Despite an overall drop in population for Mahoning County, a few cities and townships saw significant gains.
4 plead innocent to misdemeanors
Sergio DiPaolo of Girard and three employees who were found inside a former Delphi Packard Electric building on Dana Street removing salvage last month have pleaded innocent to misdemeanor charges.
METRO DIGEST | Couple charged with child endangering
Child endangering WARREN Brittanie Maddox, 25, and David Custer, 29, both of Hamilton Street
Inmate draws extra time on day of release
David A. McComb Jr. was released from the penitentiary Tuesday, but he drew an additional six months in prison on the same day for assaulting one penitentiary guard and threatening another.
Son found guilty of menacing father
Jesse Ieropoli, 20, has pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of aggravated menacing for threatening his father, Nick Ieropoli.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Tucson-rampage warrants released
Newly released court documents show that police found two shotguns, ammunition and drawings of weapons in the home of the suspect charged in a Tucson shooting rampage.
Legislation to rename NEOUCOM considered
State lawmakers are considering legislation to change the name of the Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, commonly known by the acronym NEOUCOM.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Lasagna trail leads police to fugitive in Italy
He avoided Italian police for a decade on the run but couldn’t resist his wife’s lasagna.
Road crews pump out basements
Weathersfield Township road crews pumped out basements of 12 homes after last week’s heavy rainfall.
Nightlife
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520 Sat: Rock n Roll
HEALTH DIGEST | Screenings offered
The Visiting Nurse Association, 518 E. Indianola Ave., is offering health screenings Tuesday that include blood pressure, weight and blood sugar.
MAGNET office opens
The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network cited its work with Severstal Warren as an example of its plans for assisting other Mahoning Valley manufacturers during a reception at Trumbull Country Club.
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | GOP challenges proposed deal
Leading House Republicans are challenging a deal that federal and state officials have offered to five big U.S. banks that would change the handling of foreclosures and force lenders to modify more mortgages.
Buckeyes, others have high hopes in tourney
Associated Press columbus One of the strengths for No. 1 Ohio State all season has been the
Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Eagle Joint Fire District, board meeting, 7 p.m., fire station, 33 W. Liberty St.,
Oh, great, another trade deal
Opinion: Oh, great, another trade deal President Obama will submit to Congress the U.S.-South Korean trade
Kent-Trumbull Theatre stages ‘The Tempest’
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” takes place on a magical island, one that no one has ever seen.
Cheating on taxes is on the increase
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday Sometimes you really have to wonder if most of our society is still
711 Corned Beef Challenge
This St. Patrick’s Day, the new Kravitz Deli inside Poland Library has issued the "711 Corned Beef Challenge” to the original Kravitz Deli in Liberty.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In Wednesday’s story on page A3 titled “If levies fail, cuts may come,” it was
NEWSMAKERS | Source: Gibson to plead in battery case
A person familiar with a pending criminal case against Mel Gibson says he will be charged with misdemeanor battery over a fight last year with his then-girlfriend and has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.
They’re moving fast in Columbus
Opinion: They’re moving fast in Columbus There is real danger in the body politic in the state of Ohio. The
Iowa’s civic responsibility
Opinion: The Des Moines Register: If you’ve lived in Iowa long, odds are good you’ve shaken hands with a
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Angel Muniz Rivera, 67, of 3009 Canfield Road #9,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Hope starts with the clinical trial
Is there a drug that can melt plaque off the walls of clogged arteries? Prolong the life of women with triple-negative breast cancer? How about a way to zap a tumor that is typically resistant to treatment?
Where to go for a shamrockin’ good time
St. Patrick’s DAY EVENTS (Listings for all holiday events, beginning tonight) DANCES Bessemer
Pine nuts caused terrible taste
Q. I am seeking a remedy for “pine mouth syndrome.” Two days ago, my husband and I made pesto and
Republicans are cautious about 2012
Opinion: President Obama’s approval rating is above water, but only barely. He’s two or three points below 50
Should prostitution be legal?
Opinion: Harry Reid just called for “an adult conversation” about prostitution. OK, I’m in. A few years
Black babies at twice the risk of whites for death, study indicates
African-American women are significantly more likely to lose a baby in the first year of life than white women, in an enduring medical mystery.
Facebook develops new policy
Facebook is rewriting its privacy policy in plain-spoken English, and preparing new tools to show users how their personal data is used.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, March 10, the 69th day of 2011. There are 296 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Governor is out of place
Opinion: Governor is out of place Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: West Virginia’s Educational Broadcasting
The doors open: Mojo’s risin’ in a bigger and better place
The centerpiece of the new Mojo’s Pub and Grill in Austintown is the bar. Handcrafted with inlaid
Will troubled ‘Spider-Man’ open on time?
Associated Press NEW YORK Reports swirled Wednesday that Broadway’s troubled “Spider-Man”
Players union wants more data
Players’ union leader DeMaurice Smith indicated Wednesday that NFL owners have lowered from $1 billion to $800 million the amount of additional revenues they want to take off the top of their $9 billion business.
Online coalition answers questions about health-care law
A coalition of groups representing doctors, nurses, pharmacists and consumers has launched a website to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act.
Photographs capture industrial decline
An exhibition of photographs by Raelyn Ruppel, a student at the University of Akron, opens Sunday at the Arms Family Museum.
New This week
New This week Battle: Los Angeles (PG-13) When the world is attacked by unknown forces from out
Life after Charlie Sheen: What are the options for CBS?
The decision by Warner Bros. to fire Charlie Sheen, star of the hit CBS comedy “Two and a Half Men,” may alleviate one headache for the studio and network.
Program to detail medical advancements of Civil War
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, Dr. Peter D’Onofrio will present a program titled “Medical Advancements During the Civil War.”
Tiger: Divorce limits tourney time
Tiger Woods is hitting some of his best shots when no one is watching.
Sky’s the Limit with local hip-hop contest
Sky’s the Limit, a new monthly music competition series at Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St., will kick off Saturday night with four of Youngstown’s best live hip-hop acts.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Year of the Frog,” “Footloose” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” Ashtabula
Kapsalis and Ivanovic: an orchestra of guitar
Andreas Kapsalis and Goran Ivanovic have spent the past five years opening the hearts and edifying the minds of accessible music fans around the globe.
Court makes a tough decision but the only one that it could
Editorial: No one ever said remaining a free country is easy or comfortable. And few instances in memory rise
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Religion is at the heart of terrorism
Opinion: WASHINGTON One of the odder exchanges I’ve ever seen during a congressional hearing involved
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.69 .01 Avalon
Kasich touts Valley in speech; will action follow his words?
Editorial: By this time next week, Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s first biennium budget will be subjected to close
Too many questions on Libya
Opinion: WASHINGTON In September 1941, Japan’s leaders had a question for Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto: Could he
Behold hidden welfare state
Opinion: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what your country has done for you lately. With
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