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Mercer County weather siren tests Thursday morning
Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the area’s weather warning sirens at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Senate committee expected to recommend ex-mayor Williams Thursday
The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will meet today to, among other things, vote on recommending the full Senate confirm former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams as head of the Economic Development Administration.
Crosby leads Penguins to 5-1 win over Sabres
Crosby leads Penguins to 5-1 win over Sabres BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored a
Youngstown council delays water meter study, discusses post office move
City council postponed a vote today on hiring a company to determine the cost of replacing all its water meters because the administration didn’t include the estimated expense of the study in legislation.
Depleted Lakers beat Cavaliers 119-108
Depleted Lakers beat Cavaliers 119-108 CLEVELAND (AP) — The depleted Los Angeles Lakers had to
More Olympic-linked furor over Russia anti-gay law
More Olympic-linked furor over Russia anti-gay law
Pa. AG says email recovering slowing Sandusky review
Pa. AG says email recovering slowing Sandusky review
Police: Fingerprint search led to 1977 escapee
Police: Fingerprint search led to 1977 escapee SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Michigan officer’s decision to
Explosions rock Iraqi capital, killing at least 34
Explosions rock Iraqi capital, killing at least 34 BAGHDAD (AP) — Multiple explosions rocked
C. African Republic soldiers join chaotic violence
C. African Republic soldiers join chaotic violence BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The
Not guilty plea in Cleveland girl's shooting death
Not guilty plea in Cleveland girl's shooting death
Experiment adds sense of touch to artificial hand
Experiment adds sense of touch to artificial hand WASHINGTON (AP) — To feel what you touch –
Garbage pickup in Youngstown unaffected by heavy snow
Garbage pickup in Youngstown unaffected by heavy snow
Annual Mahoning County boards of education meeting is canceled tonight
Annual Mahoning County boards of education meeting is canceled
US stocks down slightly in afternoon trading
US stocks down slightly in afternoon trading U.S. stocks were mixed this afternoon as a survey on
Mill Creek Park's Lily Pond reopened for public skating
Mill Creek Park's Lily Pond reopened for public skating
Reviews: No changes necessary after Ohio execution
Reviews: No changes necessary after Ohio execution
Sharon Regional board OKS health system sale to CHS Systems of Tenn.
Sharon Regional board OKs health system sale to CHS Systems of Tenn.
Villa Maria seeks participants for farm program
Villa Maria seeks participants for farm program VILLA MARIA, Pa. The Villa Farm is taking
CBS to broadcast 8 Thursday night NFL games this year
CBS to broadcast 8 Thursday night NFL game this year
Hoffman autopsy inconclusive, further tests needed
Hoffman autopsy inconclusive, further tests needed NEW YORK (AP) — An autopsy of Philip Seymour
UN committee blasts Vatican on sex abuse, abortion
UN committee blasts Vatican on sex abuse, abortion VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican
Liberty enacts ban on parking on public streets
Liberty enacts ban on parking on public streets liberty Liberty Township has enacted a parking
Hoffman probe tip leads to 4 arrests
Hoffman probe tip leads to 4 arrests NEW YORK (AP) — Four people were taken into custody on drug
Billie Jean King won’t attend Sochi opening
Billie Jean King won’t attend Sochi opening NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King will not attend the
PENNDOT lowers highway speed limits to 45
PENNDOT lowers highway speed limits to 45 Harrisburg — Due to extreme winter road conditions, the
Exam cheating scandal hits Navy nuclear force
Exam cheating scandal hits Navy nuclear force WASHINGTON (AP) — In a new twist to a widening tale
Two accused of contraband smuggling at Campbell police department
Two accused of contraband smuggling at Campbell police department CAMPBELL Two men already in
Administration drills down to find the uninsured
Administration drills down to find the uninsured WASHINGTON (AP) — Uninsured Americans are still
Youngstown East Panthers and Propel Academy game canceled
Youngstown East Panthers and Propel Academy game canceled YOUNGSTOWN Due to today’s closing
National Letter of Intent Day, a.k.a. signing day discussion
Feb. 5. 2014 | National Letter of Intent Day discussion
Sale of Sharon Regional Hospital to CHS approved by directors
Sale of Sharon Regional Hospital to CHS approved by directors SHARON, PA. The Sharon Regional
ODOT orders 200,000 tons of salt for communities running low
ODOT orders 200,000 tons of salt for communities running low COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of
Prayer breakfast planned at Union Baptist Church
Prayer breakfast planned at Union Baptist Church YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Ministry of the Union
Weather closes Area Agency on Aging
Weather closes Area Agency on Aging NILES The Area Agency on Aging 11, which covers Ashtabula,
Shaun White withdraws from Olympic slopestyle
Shaun White withdraws from Olympic slopestyle KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia (AP) — Shaun White is
Seasons of Hope bereavement group will meet
Seasons of Hope bereavement group will meet columbiana Seasons of Hope, a Christ-centered
UN report details impact of war on Syrian children
UN report details impact of war on Syrian children BEIRUT (AP) — Children in Syria have been
Liberty asks that vehicles not be parked on township streets
Liberty asks that vehicles not be parked on township streets LIBERTY Liberty Township is
CVS Caremark plans to stop tobacco products sales
CVS Caremark plans to stop tobacco products sales CVS Caremark is kicking the habit of selling
Vatican ‘regrets’ damning UN report on abuse
Vatican ‘regrets’ damning UN report on abuse VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says it regrets what
Pa. icy weather cuts power to more than 442,000
Pa. icy weather cuts power to more than 442,000 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The icy conditions have
Hermitage monthly fire test Thursday morning
The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the area’s weather warning sirens at 10 a.m. Thursday.
I-80 Hubbard ramp onto US 62 closed Friday for repairs
The ramp from Interstate 80 west to U.S. Route 62 will be closed through 5 p.m. Friday for emergency bridge repairs.
ODOT work on traffic lights on 224 continuing
The Ohio Department of Transportation will continue to work on traffic lights along U.S. Route 224 this week.
Case of woman accused of stabbing sisters sent to grand jury
The case of Jessica Gomez, a 30-year-old city woman accused of stabbing her sisters, was bound over to a Mahoning County grand jury Tuesday.
Covelli Centre has its most profitable year
Operating surplus was down, but the center saw increases in the admission tax and food-and-beverage sales
Trumbull elections board examines proposals to reduce voting precincts
Members of the Trumbull County Board of Elections reviewed a consolidation plan Tuesday that would again reduce the number of voting precincts in the county — this time from 208 to about 150.
Siblings express disbelief that Thomas Starr killed their father
Siblings express disbelief that Thomas Starr killed their father
Mahoning commissioners weigh Canfield annexation
Canfield City Council will discuss the proposal to annex township land to facilitate nursing home construction at tonight’s meeting.
Garage Theater offers ‘Vagina Monologues’
Staff report Boardman The Garage Theater, 7206 Market St., will present “The Vagina Monologues”
Wife of Mineral Ridge burglar killed by homeowner gets 4 years in prison
Wife of dead burglar gets four years in prison for her role
Man transforming the former Masters Tuxedo building into a nurse assistant training center
The building has been vacant for about 12 years and was to be demolished
Ohio bill would mandate health insurance cover hearing aids
Coverage would be capped at $1,500 a year
YSU to fill two cabinet posts
The vice president for finance and administration plans to leave later this month for another position
Road salt in short supply to fight Ohio's winter ravages
District 11 has spent $2.7 million so far trying to keep up with the salt supply this winter.
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney grad gets gym college career started
Mooney grad gets gym college career started BROCKPORT, N.Y. Cardinal Mooney graduate Jennifer
MVAC plans Festival of Voice and Instrument
Spanish music ministry of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish will perform at the event at 6 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman.
First of double-dose of snow hits the Valley
Crews from the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office prepare Tuesday for the expected snowstorm. The county made sure its 20-plus trucks and plows — in three locations — were ready to salt and plow at a moment’s notice. More snow is expected after 8 a.m. today with a possible 1 to 3 inches.
Shrimpers deserve help
Opinion: The Daily Comet, Thibodaux, La.: It is no secret that Louisiana’s shrimpers have seen troubled
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Technical Advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
Jay Leno leaves ‘Tonight’ on top
Opinion: Anyone in the news business will tell you that a side benefit is the diverse number of people one
Built to be a better toy film ‘Lego Movie’ was a snap to make
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Toy movies occupy a spot on the respectability meter
Television shows that will be released on DVD include:
Television shows that will be released on DVD include: v “Joanie Loves Chachi”: Spun out of “Happy
Republicans could come to rescue of Democrats
Opinion: Some supporters of President Obama may be worried about how he and the Democrats are going to fare
Lessons come to light as GE ends operations in the Valley
Editorial: The last vestige of General Elec- tric’s once strong and shining imprint on the Mahoning Valley
BUSINESS DIGEST || Mall gets new general manager
Mall gets new general manager YOUNGSTOWN Simon Property Group announced that Michele Meregaglia
Expect royal treatment The Brothers In Food recently traveled to Sharpsville, Pa., for a
Expect royal treatment The Brothers In Food recently traveled to Sharpsville, Pa., for a
top 25 roundup Tuesday’s other games
No. 3 Florida 68, Missouri 58 GAINESVILLE, FLA. Michael Frazier II scored 14 points, highly
Boasting better burgers
Barry Dyngles gets another chance with its new burger menu.
oddly enough
oddly enough Iowa fish launcher ensures dramatic eagle photos LECLAIRE, Iowa The photographers
high school BASKETBALL Tuesday’s other games
Ursuline 62, St. Thomas Aquinas 55 LOUISVILLE Sophomore Greg Parella’s career-high 25 points
Cable TV merger hedges against Internet’s rise
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES When you buy a TV, sales clerks often pitch
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert T. Shook, 26, of 236 Iroquois St., Struthers,
festival
festival Showcasing voice and instruments Who: Mahoning Valley Association of Churches is the
New Castle man charged in slaying
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. New Castle police officers arrested Carlos Anthony Thompson, 37, of
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Barbara Hershey is 66. Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is 52. Actress Laura Linney
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 5, the 36th day of 2014. There are 329 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bargain-hunting drives gains for stocks
Associated Press Investors went hunting for bargains a day after U.S. stocks racked up the biggest
Are you longing for real scandal? Christie administration delivers
Opinion: Are you longing for real scandal? Christie administration delivers The controversy over New Jersey
National Signing Day fast facts
Area high school football players expected to sign with Division I schools: Chris Durkin; QB;
Facebook turns 10
Associated Press NEW YORK It has been 10 years since a Harvard sophomore named Mark Zuckerberg
CBO: 2.3 million full-time jobs will be lost
Associated Press WASHINGTON Several million American workers will cut back their hours on the
Alaska highway could reopen today
hAlaska highway could reopen today ANCHORAGE, Alaska Cars and trucks could be rolling into the
nba roundup Tuesday’s games
Pacers 89, Hawks 85 ATLANTA David West scored 22 points, Paul George added 18 and NBA-leading
Video details horror of attack
Associated Press BEIRUT Men pull a girl from the rubble and haul her onto a dirty sheet of
Target takes steps to increase security
Associated Press WASHINGTON An executive of Target Corp. said Tuesday the retailer has taken
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nicole Nosal and Jonathan Baust, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 3.
Farm bill passed
Associated Press WASHINGTON The sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama on
newsmakers
newsmakers Super Bowl coverage dominates TV’s week NEW YORK Television’s biggest event keeps
Sumela Garcia, left, and Mary Gonzalez — using a guiro, a hand percussion instrument —
Sumela Garcia, left, and Mary Gonzalez — using a guiro, a hand percussion instrument — rehearse a
Gay-marriage battle being waged in Virginia
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. The gay-marriage fight arrived in a Southern courtroom Tuesday,
Newcomer to the Valley
Newcomer to the Valley Deschutes Brewery has been making excellent craft beer in Oregon since
METRO DIGEST || Traffic-light work on US Route 224
Traffic-light work on US Route 224 boardman The Ohio Department of Transportation will continue
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