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POLAND LIVE| Classy ending for Poland
Thursday's Division II state semifinal game didn't end on the scoreboard the way Poland fans hoped.
Girard cops tell council: We need new cars
GIRARD — City leaders say they are committed to buying new police cars, but that commitment
POLAND LIVE | 68-47 after 3 quarters
The Bulldogs and Rams exchanged baskets in the third quarter, with Upper Sandusky leading 68-47
Mahoning officials, residents discuss sales tax, flooding
<p>CANFIELD — The good news: Most residents and officials in Mahoning County’s
Niles school board discusses pupil ID system
NILES — A year after shelving the idea of instituting a pupil identification card system, the
POLAND LIVE | Upper Sandusky takes charge
At halftime, Poland trails 45-22 to Upper Sandusky. As bad as those numbers are, Poland is in deep
POLAND LIVE| Poland trails 32-16
After a one-point first quarter, Upper Sandusky's Jon Diebler is on fire in the second quarter. So
POLAND LIVE| Upper Sandusky run
The state semifinal began as Poland hoped, with limited scoring. But the Bulldogs already are in
No abstinence aid planned in Strickland budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposed budget strips funding for programs that
POLAND LIVE| Bands know their locale
Both Upper Sandusky and Poland brought pep bands. Upper Sandusky's first tune was "Buckeye
Will Aqua Ohio supply all Boardman Township's water?
BOARDMAN — Township Administrator Jason Loree hopes to meet next month with representatives of
Canfield trustees oppose annexation request
CANFIELD — The township trustees will object to the annexation of 18.5 acres on state Route
Canfield, Youngstown discuss long-term water deal
CANFIELD —The city and Youngstown are talking about a long-term contract for water, but unlike
Mahoning grand jury indicts group home resident for death
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a group home resident on a murder
Poland Live | Bulldogs looking to make a point
Just talked with former Poland standout Jamie Dunn, the leader of the 2002 team that lost to Akron
Poland Live | Diebler's grandfather dies
The word along press row is that the father of Upper Sandusky coach Keith Diebler and grandfather of
Poland Live Dunbar awaits Game 2 winner
In the early Division II state semifinal basketball game, Dayton Dunbar held off Columbus DeSales
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 22, 2007
Vindy.com’s podcast for Thursday, March 22 is now available. Hear the day’s highlights
Mercer DJ office headed to new location
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners signed a contract with Sharon architecture and
YSU will seek overturn of arbiter's ruling
YOUNGSTOWN —  Youngstown State University will ask Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to
West Branch schools resume classes Friday
BELOIT — The West Branch school district’s combined middle and elementary school will
Warren police probe homicide
WARREN – A 34-year-old man who served a lengthy prison stretch for shooting at a city police
Owner of historic home still plans restoration
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant 107-year-old historic mansion with a view of Lake Cohasset was
Boardman copper thieves leave watery mess
BOARDMAN — Thieves stole about $60 in copper piping from a vacant house on Terrace Drive,
Appliance recycling continues until Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Citing environmental and economic reasons, a steady stream of area residents is
Man sentenced in infant's accidental killing
WARREN — A 20-year-old city man is sentenced to five years of probation and several months of
Man indicted in 2-year-old's murder
WARREN — A 24-year-old city man is indicted in the beating death of 2-year-old Fred Miller. A
Another indictment in ticket-fixing
WARREN — A Warren man was arraigned on a charge of attempted bribery Thursday, accused of
Got any favorite April Fool's pranks?
Have you ever pulled a great April Fool's joke or been on the other end of one by a prankster? If
YSU challenges ruling
Youngstown State University will ask Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to overturn an arbitration
Check Poland-Upper Sandusky coverage tonight and Friday
<div align="left">The Poland Bulldogs meet Upper Sandusky in a state basketball semifinal
Rayen School boy robbed by gang members
YOUNGSTOWN — A 16-year-old boy who admitted to police his affiliation with a gang called the
Fire destroys lounge
A portion of U.S. Route 224 remained closed to traffic this morning as firefighters continued to
Clerks' misdeeds reflected in court audit
WARREN — A special state audit of Warren Municipal Court makes findings for financial recovery
Bus trip scheduled for East High School alumni
YOUNGSTOWN — East High School Class of 1954 has chartered a bus for a trip on April 10 to
Phi Mu Alumnae marks 155th anniversary
BOARDMAN — Phi Mu Alumnae members met March 5 at the home of Georgia Barkett on Wolcott Drive
Educator to speak at historical society luncheon in Niles
NILES — Longtime Niles educator Louie Tabor will share his life story when he speaks at a
Christian singles club disbands after 25 years
CANFIELD — Original Christian Singles will no longer meet due to the retirement of its
Benefit dinner, raffle and auction planned
LEETONIA — American Legion Hall, 540 E. Main St., will be the setting March 31 for a benefit
Reservations accepted for chicken dinners
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave., is accepting reservations
Church rummage sale set for April 12-13
NEW SPRINGFIELD — The Women of the Church of God will sponsor a spring rummage sale at the New
Mahoning, Shenango valleys continue to lose population
YOUNGSTOWN — The five-county Mahoning and Shenango valleys lost close to 20,000 of its
Weathersfield principal gets 5-year pact
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield Board of Education has approved a new five-year contract for
Yanks not discussing extensions, even with A-Rod
The third baseman is owed 27 million for each of the next four seasons. NEWSDAY TAMPA, Fla. --
Wilson, Cafaro oppose 2 offices
Wilson and Cafaro voiced concern about losing Ohio jobs to other countries. By MARC KOVAC
wednesday's nba summaries
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES MAVERICKS 98, CAVALIERS 90 DALLAS (98)--Nowitzki 9-24 3-3 23, Howard
Mahoning and Trumbull counties had the largest declines in the area.
Mahoning and Trumbull counties had the largest declines in the area. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Youngstown residents learn to spot gangs
Some children join gangs as young as 6, a BCI speaker said. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
Newlyweds take journey on '1,000 Places to See'
The Ulles faced and conquered some challenges on their trip. By JANICE RHOSHALLE LITTLEJOHN
4 sought in home invasion, armed robbery
LIBERTY -- Police are looking for four armed suspects who are believed to have broken into a
baseball
BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney High -- will conduct a camp for boys in grades 6, 7 and 8 on March 24 (10
COGIC Bishop led growth to 6.5 million members
There are between 50 and 60 local COGIC congregations. YOUNGSTOWN -- Several thousand local
'reign over me'
'REIGN OVER ME' Grade: B-. Director: Mike Binder. Running time: 125 minutes. Rating: R for
'Late Show' regular Calvert DeForest dies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Calvert DeForest, the white-haired, bespectacled nebbish who gained cult status as
ATP-WTA Tour Sony Ericsson Open
ATP-WTA TOUR SONY ERICSSON OPEN At Key Biscayne, Fla. Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men
Killer pleads guilty in death of girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN -- Edward C. Anderson's jury trial on a murder charge ended abruptly on its third day
Activities to help feed the hungry in Valley
Llamas will be at the Austintown Kmart Plaza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN --
Streetscape celebrates its first decade
YOUNGSTOWN -- Streetscape, a Youngstown beautification program, celebrated its 10th anniversary by
BUSH, CONGRESS HEAD TOWARD LEGAL SHOWDOWN
Bush, Congress head toward legal showdown WASHINGTON -- President Bush and the Democratic-
Use recommended for extra funds
WARREN -- Michael Keys, the city's community development director, asked city council's community
Chamber studies program
An official suggests cutting 45 Mahoning Valley school districts to three. By DON SHILLING
TRUMBULL COUNTY Checkpoint results
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, and police from Cortland, Niles, Howland and Bazetta, conducted a
Arena Football League
Arena Football League At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
if you go
IF YOU GO What: Straylight Run. When: 7 p.m. Monday. Where: Peabody's DownUnder, 2083 E. 21
Canfield resident urges caution over gas well
An engineer advises against drilling a well at the school. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
Diebler's focus never wavers
COLUMBUS (AP) -- All year, every night that Jon Diebler put on a uniform, hundreds of people were
Roethlisberger: I just had a bad year in '06
He and former offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt don't see eye to eye. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Union Township site is chosen for college
The new campus will open in May 2008. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW
Blaze in house suspicious, fire captain says
YOUNGSTOWN -- All but one of the city's 12 firetrucks and the 36 firefighters on duty battled a
Spring concert gets new night so seniors can attend
It's important for seniors to be at the concert, the Choral Boosters president said. CANFIELD --
Both vulnerable. West deals.
Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH A 9 4 2 A Q 7 A Q J 4 Q 5 WEST EAST K J 10 8 7
3 townships study joint water-sewer district
BRACEVILLE -- Trustees representing Southington, Braceville and Warren townships will meet at 6:30
Perseverance pays off for lottery players
The workers will receive about 2 million each before taxes. SACRAMENTO BEE For all those who
'THE LAST MIMZY'
'THE LAST MIMZY' Grade: C-. Director: Bob Shaye. Running time: 1 hour 37 minutes. Rating: PG
Man is sentenced for role in shooting
'God will deal with him,' the victim's sister says of assailant. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Lack of commitment may be due to hidden motive
Dear Annie: Last night, my partner and I had a deep conversation and discovered we have a problem.
Law changes would exempt clubs
Private club members who provide services, even if they are paid, are not considered employees.
Innocent plea in Ohio terror plot
Prosecutors allege planning meetings took place at a Muslim convention in Cleveland. TOLEDO (AP)
Fedoruk suffers hit from Orr
The Flyers' Todd Fedoruk was hospitalized after being punched by Colton Orr. NEW YORK (AP) --
Principal gets 5-year contract
The high school principal will get raises under the new pact. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Time to reclaim troubled high schools
Opinion: By THOMAS TOCH and NETTIE LEGTERS BALTIMORE SUN News from the U.S. Department of Education that
'Shooter': Conspiracy mixed with clich &amp; eacute;
The man-on-the-run scenes in the movie are excellent. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL It's
Gore meets GOP resistance during testimony on global warming
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Al Gore made an emotional return to Congress on Wednesday to plead with lawmakers
Niles department heads seek more than 1M for equipment
City council will have to approve all the expenditures. WARREN -- Two city department heads have
Toth-West troth is announced, wedding planned
XSTRUTHERS -- The engagement of Lyndsey Toth and Jason West, both of Struthers, is being announced
where they are
WHERE THEY ARE West Branch schools West Branch has a little more than 2,400 pupils in five
'American Inventor' taps George Foreman as a reality TV judge
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Boxing great, ordained minister and grilling guru George Foreman has added
Man charged with selling cocaine
LIBERTY -- Police charged a 29-year-old township man with three counts of trafficking in cocaine
World Figure Skating Championships
World Figure Skating Championships At Tokyo Men's Short Program (Top 24 advance to final) 1.
After four years, victory in Iraq remains elusive
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- This week marks the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war, and the
Elementary remains closed pending tests
State health officials were conducting tests in the building Wednesday. By HAROLD GWIN
Mahdi Army splits up; some financed by Iran
The disintegration makes them more dangerous, Iraqi officials said. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD,
Majority got cuts restored
Of the 21 agencies that appealed their funding, 12 had their appeals granted. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
STATE PREVIEW | Today's game
POLAND vs. UPPER SANDUSKY What: Division II state semifinal When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Value City
Smarter sanctions
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Economic sanctions have a bad reputation. That's unfortunate, because the kind of
April wedding for Abby France and Brett Dillon
XCORTLAND -- Kenneth and Sandra Dillon, 140 Dennis Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
No foods increase or lower sex drive
Q. My husband has a really high sex drive, but after working all week and keeping the house tidy and
FIRST DAY OF SPRING CLEANING
FIRST DAY OF SPRING CLEANING The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Just a tease, or is winter really
Trying juveniles as adults is flawed?
Most juveniles tried as adults are not violent offenders, a report says. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Heartwarming 'Mimzy' lacks pacing, excitement
One of the writers is bringing back a familiar theme from his other works. By ROGER MOORE
NATION Oil prices rise; price of gas expected to hit 2.75
One observer expects gasoline prices to continue to rise. NEW YORK (AP) -- Crude oil prices edged
Literacy fair at gardens
Literacy fair at gardens YOUNGSTOWN -- Altrusa International will host a Literacy/Book Fair at the
West's free spirit not so free, after all
Opinion: PHOENIX -- In the West, where the deer and the antelope used to play, the spirit of "leave us alone"
At Doral, Woods a champion with no title to defend
The tournament has undergone name and location changes. MIAMI (AP) -- Not even Tiger Woods was
Congress has become more theologically diverse
Opinion: By ROBERT WHITCOMB PROVIDENCE JOURNAL Congress is branching out. Not only is there now the first
Efforts go on to halt closing
A petition drive to keep the school open will continue. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Today is Thursday, March 22, the 81st day of 2007. There are 284 days left in the year. On this date in 1765, Britain enacts the Stamp Act of 1765 to raise money from the American colonies. (The Act
Opinion: Today is Thursday, March 22, the 81st day of 2007. There are 284 days left in the year. On this date
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
Heat 91, Hawks 83 ATLANTA -- Jason Williams had 21 points and eight assists, and the Miami Heat
Woody Harrelson's father dies in federal prison
Woody Harrelson's father dies in federal prison DENVER -- Actor Woody Harrelson's father, Charles
Today's talk shows fall short of standard
Opinion: Talk shows began to fascinate me when I was a teenager, many years ago. The first was the old radio
Phantoms set for three home games
They face an unfamiliar face in Springfield tonight in Boardman. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley
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MEN'S BASKETBALL | NIT roundup
Clemson 74, Syracuse 70 CLEMSON, S.C. -- K.C. Rivers had a career-high 29 points and Clemson
New Ninja Turtles flick is a shell of quads' past
If you're looking for something boring, here's your movie. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL
Rookie continues sharp pitching
Josh Sharpless struck out Detroit slugger Gary Sheffield in the Bucs' 3-1 win. BRADENTON, Fla.
NHL ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games
Sabres 5, Capitals 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Daniel Briere and Derek Roy scored power-play goals,
STATE AGENCIES Budget cut appeals
State agencies that appealed in internal memos that Gov. Ted Strickland reconsider part of their
Poland faces a big challenge to stop Ohio's Mr. Basketball
The Bulldogs will try to solve Jon Diebler of Upper Sandusky tonight. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
'PRIDE'
'PRIDE' Grade: D. Director: Sunu Gonera. Running time: 1 hour, 38 minutes. Rating: PG for thematic
Doo-wop show canceled
Doo-wop show canceled BOARDMAN -- The Butch Barbella and the Bronx Street Band's April 26 show at
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Poland Bulldogs receive a spirited sendoff
The Bulldogs will play Upper Sandusky in Columbus tonight. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY 2000: 257,074 2005: 253,181 2006: 251,026 TRUMBULL COUNTY 2000: 224,992
Creator of Clinton ad linked to Obama
He found out that a Web site was about to identify him. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The mystery creator of
Security fees to double at airport
VIENNA -- The increasing cost of security at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport will be passed
Howland church offers free lunch
Howland church offers free lunch Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., about
Exhibit portrays a variety of workers
Bus drivers, bartenders and educators are some of those featured in the show. By HAROLD GWIN
VA FACILITIES \ Most serious cases
In a review ordered by Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson, the department identified 1,100
Bad bench costs Cavs in key loss
Cleveland's reserves scored just three points in the loss to Dallas. CLEVELAND (AP) -- With both
First 100-percent ethanol race is set
The IndyCar series plans to run its entire 17-race 2007 season using ethanol. WASHINGTON POST
Green Hornet to get big-screen treatment
CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) -- There's a new buzz in Hollywood: Columbia Pictures is bringing comic-
Board works on changing OT policy
Three polling locations will change for the May 8 primary. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Ex-Warren policeman is indicted
The policeman was suspended without pay in 2004 for offering to buy a gun. WARREN -- A former
GANG ACTIVITY Joining and recruiting
Many youngsters become part of a gang for a variety of reasons, and some are using the Internet to
Competency evaluation
Competency evaluation YOUNGSTOWN -- A preliminary hearing for the mentally ill man accused of
Chinese restaurant food loaded with health risks, group says
SCRIPPS HOWARD WASHINGTON -- Loaded with salt and laden with oil, some Chinese food menu options
Crosby makes solid return for A's
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Bobby Crosby's second at-bat showed the Oakland Athletics their shortstop is
Former Boardman officer in sex case gets 6 months
As a police officer, the defendant was supposed to be one of the good guys, the judge said. By
Court denies junior's tourney suit
The junior appeared in 11 varsity games this season. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Poland Seminary High School
Readers discouraged when told of white out
Dear Readers: This is in response to a recent letter from a reader in my column about weak nails and
Officials, Teamsters reach new contract
The guards won't start paying for their health care until 2008. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "The Diary of Anne Frank." New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.
'Pride' feels good, doesn't last
Stereotypes abound in this movie, and so does some back dialogue. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO
Connecticut 94, Wisconsin-Green Bay 70
Connecticut 94, Wisconsin-Green Bay 70 HARTFORD, Conn. -- Freshman Tina Charles led five UConn
NATIONAL ECONOMY Stocks rally after Fed lets interest rates stay same
The Dow had its biggest three-day gain since 2004. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street rallied sharply
SteelHounds' postseason opponent still up in the air
Jeff Christian and Chris Richards were named to the All-CHL team. YOUNGSTOWN -- Even though they
'Reign Over Me' provides Sandler with a meaty role
Sandler plays a man who lost his family in the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP
Water supply dispute grows
'Cooler heads will prevail,' an Austintown trustee says. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
COMING TO STAMBAUGH: Lisa Bark and Aaron Zook get ready to leave for a party in a scene from Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace," one of five original adaptations of famous short stories brought to the
COMING TO STAMBAUGH: Lisa Bark and Aaron Zook get ready to leave for a party in a scene from Guy de
Driver Medlen is critical after test-session crash
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- NHRA driver Eric Medlen remained in critical condition Wednesday, days
Artist and printmaker Marty Warhola will give a lecture about his uncle, pop-art trailblazer Andy Warhol, at 2 p.m. in Beecher Center Auditorium, Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave.,
Artist and printmaker Marty Warhola will give a lecture about his uncle, pop-art trailblazer Andy
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PLAY IN COLUMBIANA: Valerie Davis and Stephen Baldwin star in the 34west musical dinner-theater production of "Abraham and Sarah" at Das Dutch Village Inn, Columbiana, on March 29 and 30. The dramatic
PLAY IN COLUMBIANA: Valerie Davis and Stephen Baldwin star in the 34west musical dinner-theater
Bill would honor fallen Marine
The Sharon high graduate was killed by a suicide bomber in May 2005. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A new
World Swimming Championships
World Swimming Championships At Melbourne, Australia Diving Men 1-Meter Springboard Final
'SHOOTER'
'SHOOTER' Grade: C. Director: Antoine Fuqua. Running time: 2 hours, 5 minutes. Rating: R for
Rock act Straylight Run battles being labeled
The band is indie rock, but still covers a lot of ground. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
National Invitation Tournament
NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT Wednesday, March 21 SOUTH Clemson 74, Syracuse 70 WEST Air
Spring Training Standings
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Detroit148.636 New York127.632
Red Sox get good pitching from ace
Daisuke Matsuzaka, Boston's 103 million pitcher from Japan, foiled Bucs. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) --