REGION

REGION
Professional 20/30 Clubplans official introduction
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club will meet from 7 to 11 p.m. March 18 at Jillian's in the Southern Park Mall in Boardman to officially introduce itself to the community.
The nonprofit organization is for young professional men and women looking to enhance their careers through social, charitable and educational activities. About 40 people have been attending mixers once a month since last July. Mike Latessa of Cohen & amp; Co. is president.
For information, e-mail the group at mvpkickoff@yahoo.com or jleugers@aol.com.
NATION
Lawyer: Martha Stewartwon't testify for defense
NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart will not take the stand in her own defense, her lawyer said Tuesday, gambling that jurors will not need her testimony to acquit her of lying about a stock sale.
Legal experts say putting Stewart on the stand would have raised a host of concerns, including having her explain inconsistencies in her statements and exposing her to risky cross-examination.
From Vindicator staff and wire reports