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Leetonia football coach steps down
<p>LEETONIA — When Matt Altomare was growing up in Leetonia, there was only one thing he
St. E's board tours new Boardman hospital
BOARDMAN — For months, residents and travelers have watched the new first new full-service
Youngstown woman hit by stray bullet
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman was in serious condition late tonight at St. Elizabeth Health Center
Dog that attacked boy still on the loose
<p>YOUNGSTOWN — A large black rottweiler that attacked a North Side boy Thursday
Services Monday for Champion grad killed in Iraq
FOWLER — The Army Honor Guard that escorted home the body of Army Sgt. Robert Michael Carr,
J-M board approves design for new middle/high school
NORTH JACKSON — The Jackson-Milton Board of Education has approved the latest schematic draft
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 23, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, March 23 is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from
Thieves take furnace and more from vacant house
YOUNGSTOWN — Thieves who kicked in a kitchen door to enter a vacant house at 1602 Forestview
Beloit Elementary rash outbreaks clearing
BELOIT — District officials are celebrating the conclusion of the first normal school day at
Taft Center completion date pushed back to 2008
YOUNGSTOWN — A downtown property redevelopment agency overseeing the Taft Technology Center
Nine will aid with Trumbull administrator search
WARREN — Nine people have agreed serve on a committee formed to lend credibility to and aid
Shooting death brings 13-year sentence
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has imposed a 13-year prison term on a Hayman Street man who pleaded
Bomb threat forces Bristol school evacuation
BRISTOLVILLE – About 800 students in the Bristol School District were evacuated from their
North Pool finally gets bids
YOUNGSTOWN — After failing twice to find a company interested in building a new North Pool,
Boy scrambles out of house to avoid arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-year-old Halleck Street boy found sitting on his bed with a shotgun slung
Loose pit bull shot dead by police
YOUNNGSTOWN — A loose pit bull dog in the 2700 block of Mariner Avenue was shot and killed by
'Freakonomics' author to speak in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Steven Levitt, co-author of the best-selling and somewhat controversial book
Carjackings in Warren
WARREN — City police are investigating two carjackings. A 48-year-old woman told police she
Diesel leak forces MRDD facility evacuation
AUSTINTOWN — Clients of a Mahoning County Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
<em>Club news is published Friday and Saturday. Please submit information about upcoming
POLAND LIVE: Blogs from Columbus
Just talked with former Poland standout Jamie Dunn, the leader of the 2002 team that lost to Akron
Buckeyes survive, defeat Tennessee 85-84
Greg Oden finally looked like a freshman, getting mired in foul trouble as top-seeded Ohio State
Man pleads innocent to attempted bribery
An ex-officer is accused of fixing a traffic ticket. WARREN -- A city man was arraigned on a
DIVISION IV Post-accident return to court won't be easy one
Berlin Hiland's Dustin Kaufman will play in the state tournament today. BERLIN (AP) -- A
NASCAR UNVEILS NEW DESIGN
NASCAR unveils new design NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow makes its official track debut Sunday at
MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL INSIDE ON C4, C5
MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL INSIDEON C4, C5 Memphis and Kansas also advanced to the regional finals
Appliances recycled in joint drive in Valley
Freon will be properly removed, free of charge. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Russian official blames U.S. for breakdown of North Korean talks
COMBINED DISPATCHES MOSCOW -- A deputy Russian foreign minister has blamed the failure of the
Group home resident indicted
The jury also returned indictments for 22 others. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury has
Brunner wants rid of last 2 on elections board
One of the two Republicans said the complaint was political. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A second Democratic
A matter of time Stopping Jon Diebler and his teammates was too much for Poland.
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- In the first quarter, Poland High kept Mr.
Band glad to return to Youngstown venue
The group's recent album isn't as loud as its 2000 one. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Buckeyes survive and advance to Elite Eight
Greg Oden blocked Tennessee's last-second shot, preserving Ohio State's 85-84 victory. SAN ANTONIO
Madonna fashion designs on sale around the world
Madonna fashion designs on sale around the world LONDON -- Material girl, indeed. A line of
President's leadership voice is fading
Opinion: President Bush appealed for patience as the Iraq war entered its fifth year. In a televised address
Fire department gets grant
Fire department gets grant BOARDMAN -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded 18,841 to
U.S. weapons left unsecured, taken by insurgents
A rocket exploded 50 feet from the building where the U.N. chief was speaking. COMBINED DISPATCHES
Escape artist's relative seeks exhumation
The Sherlock Holmes author wrote that Houdini would 'get his just desserts.' NEW YORK (AP) -- For
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Eating habits cause for concern
Dear Annie: Let me start off by saying that I adore your column and read it every day. I trust your
Fertilizer companies are booming
With demand for corn rising, these are boom times for fertilizer producers. SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP)
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.90 .15 Avalon Holdings,7.58--.04 Clear
CA Championship Scores
CA CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES At Miami Henrik Stenson33-34--67 Robert Allenby34-33--67 Thomas
N. College Hill to go for 3rd straight
Despite losing O.J. Mayo and Bill Walker, the Trojans are back in the state championship game.
Census: Region getting smaller
By population, Cuyahoga, Franklin and Hamilton counties rank 1-2-3. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 10th--Cr Fixed Asset11.804.403.00 Four Starzzz Matt
Jr. Blues get their fifth win in a row
The game was the last time the Blues and Phantoms would compete during the regular season. By GREG
Car of Tomorrow is here today
By JENNA FRYER ASSOCIATED PRESS Tomorrow is finally here in NASCAR, which begins the most
Dayton Dunbar shooting for title repeat after beating Cols. DeSales
The Wolverines won, 56-43, in a Div. II semifinal. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Dayton Dunbar doesn't want to
Water deal is no worry
Austintown and Boardman hired legal help. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD
Officials: New cars for police uncertain
Council members said some new cars must be purchased. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND Niagara 77, Florida A & amp;M 69 EAST REGIONAL First
District justice's office to move to Pine Township
The county's shared-ride transportation service needs new vans. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Trustees weigh Aqua as sole water supplier
Trustees registered their support for the Mahoning County sales tax. BOARDMAN -- Township
Above, Jack Beggs, left, and Clarence Tibbs, both employees of Delliquadri Landscaping of Girard, work on their company's display for the Valley Remodelers Home and Flower Show in the Chevrolet Centre
Above, Jack Beggs, left, and Clarence Tibbs, both employees of Delliquadri Landscaping of Girard,
Rice stars as Great Mideast Pretender
Opinion: By JACKSON DIEHL WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- For years cynical statesmen have played a game of
Islanders sharp in 3-1 win
Pittsburgh has lost consecutive games in regulation for the first time since Jan. 9-10. UNIONDALE,
Begging your pardon is unseemly
Opinion: By JOEL STEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES It's not that I care if "Scooter" Libby gets pardoned. Sure, he
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A Trumbull County court listing in Monday's edition incorrectly identified a
Warren man indicted in death of 2-year-old
The man will be arraigned today. WARREN -- A 24-year-old city man is indicted in the beating death
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League TORONTO BLUE JAYS--Sent RHP Matt Roney outright to Syracuse of the IL.
THE NUMBERS Upper Sandusky 89, Poland 58
POLAND (22-4) FGFTREBPTS Charlie Carcheci2-133-437 Anthony DeFelice0-30-030 Chris Lovell2-80-144
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Detroit158.652 Texas127.632 Los Angeles149.609 New
Man gets probation, treatment
WARREN -- A 20-year-old city man has been sentenced to five years' probation and several months of
Anderson's FT advances Tigers
Memphis edged Texas A & amp;M 65-64 for its 25th straight win. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Antonio
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses March 23 At San Juan, Puerto Rico, Daniel Reyes,
PENN STATE Amid controversy, Portland leaves
She had 600 wins with the Nittany Lions but two consecutive losing seasons at the end. STATE
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DIVISION III SEMIFINALS N. College Hill to go for 3rd straight
Despite losing O.J. Mayo and Bill Walker, the Trojans are back in the state championship game.
PBA World Championship Standings
PBA World Championship Standings At Wyoming, Mich. Fourth Round (27 games) Top 40 Advance 1,
CLASSES
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at
Bush, lawmakers face off over aides
The Bush administration said it wants to preserve presidential prerogatives. WASHINGTON (AP) --
BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
La Russa arrested: St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa was arrested Thursday on a drunken
Studies, experts give pessimistic prognosis for odds of survival
John Edwards said his wife's cancer 'will not be cured now.' WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON --
Kansas fought hard for victory
Southern Illinois forced a deliberate tempo that kept the score low. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK Poland vs. Upper Sandusky Attendance: The Dayton Dunbar-Columbus DeSales game Thursday
GOLF ROUNDUP
GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday's other events Safeway International SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN, Ariz. --
Al-Qaida prison escapee urges militants to unite
He escaped from a prison in Afghanistan in 2005. CAIRO, EGYPT (AP) -- In a new video posted
North-South vulnerable. West deals.
North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH A K 9 4 2 K 7 6 4 J 6 2 2 WEST EAST Q 5
Judge blocks porn law
The 1998 law has never been enforced. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- More than a decade after Congress first
OHIO STATE TOURNAMENT Dream season ends Mr. Basketball too much for Poland High
The Bulldogs came up short in their quest for a state title. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
Arena Football League
Arena Football League Thursday's Game Philadelphia 71, Colorado 47 Today's Games New York at
On the SidE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. WHAT'S IN A NAME? There's a
Strong field battles strong wind
Henrik Stenson was one of a few who appeared to enjoy themselves Thursday. MIAMI (AP) -- Henrik
FIRING OF PROSECUTORS Bush, lawmakers face off over aides
The Bush administration said it wants to preserve presidential prerogatives. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Eating habits cause for concern
Dear Annie: Let me start off by saying that I adore your column and read it every day. I trust your
Today is Friday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2007. There are 283 days left in the year. On this date in 1775, Patrick Henry makes his famous call for American independence from Britain, telling the
Opinion: Today is Friday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2007. There are 283 days left in the year. On this date
Amid controversy, Portland leaves
She had 600 wins with the Nittany Lions but two consecutive losing seasons at the end. STATE
Here's formula for deck wash
Dear Heloise: Would you please reprint the formula for the deck wash using detergent? I saw it in
No abstinence aid is planned in budget
Republicans are expected to oppose the budget change. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Ted Strickland's
Winona extends streak to 57 games
The Barton Bulldogs advanced to the title game by winning their 20th straight. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Companies to offer movies, shows online
Broadcasting companies will make their shows available online. NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC Universal and
Ex-con found shot dead at Warren street corner
Police said they heard about 15 shots fired before the victim's body was found. By TIM YOVICH
OHIO'S TOP 3 By the numbers
Ohio's three biggest counties by population: Cuyahoga (Cleveland): 1,314,241. Franklin
Lawmakers address soldiers' complaints
They said some improvements were already being made. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- Wounded
Tubby Smith will leave Kentucky for Minnesota
Iowa coach Steve Alford told his players he is leaving for New Mexico ASSOCIATED PRESS With
About 100 officials and residents from several Mahoning County townships attended a two-hour session in support of making a half-percent sales and use tax permanent and to voice concerns regarding
About 100 officials and residents from several Mahoning County townships attended a two-hour session
Fire marshal probes blaze at Bingo's Lounge
Police want to see early photos or video of the fire. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA
Niles board gives ID cards 2nd look
A board member wants the swipe-card system by year's end. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
If you go
IF YOU GO Who: Spider Rockets opening for Apostle. My Dear Enemy also on the bill. When: 11 p.m.
YSU seeks reversal of personal-leave pay ruling
The ruling could cost the university as much as 1.3 million in back payments. By HAROLD GWIN
WHEN: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. today and Saturday.
WHEN: 9 a.m to 3 p.m. today and Saturday. DROP-OFF SITE: Youngstown Iron and Metal, 3009 Martin
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD March 18
Wal-Mart publicizes employee bonuses
ASSOCIATED PRESS Wal-Mart made its annual bonus for store employees public for the first time in
SURPLUS FOOD
Surplus food Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., various commodities, 9 to 11 a.m.
Butler vs. Florida not classic David-Goliath
The Bulldogs are not picked to win, but ... LOS ANGELES TIMES ST. LOUIS -- A.J. Graves is a 155-
Ex-clerk in Warren gets early jail release
The fired clerk made arrangements so far to repay 83,000 of the 192,834. By ED RUNYAN
Reaping what you sow
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The new farm bill that the Bush administration is proposing sets the
Japanese millionaire hands over mansions to homeless Hawaiian families
HONOLULU (AP) -- Dorie-Ann Kahale and her five daughters moved from a homeless shelter to a mansion
Federov's shootout goal seals Blue Jackets' victory
Detroit had Bertuzzi play for the first time since he was acquired from Florida. DETROIT (AP) --
Area Democrats in Congress enjoy benefits of power
Opinion: Just last May, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and then-U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland were scraping the bottom of the
PIRATES Paulino hopes to avoid 'sophomore jinx' in '07
His .310 batting average and defensive play impressed his manager. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Ronny
UCLA beats Pittsburgh, Kansas is next
The Panthers ended a 29-win season with a 64-55 loss. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The way UCLA and
Bill Clinton helps raise 400,000 for his wife
The former president spent more than two hours at the suburban Cincinnati home. INDIAN HILL, Ohio
Nickelback's riding high
Music journalists criticize the group's songs as unoriginal or Creed-like. By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY
Post-accident return to court won't be easy one
Berlin Hiland's Dustin Kaufman will play in the state tournament today. BERLIN (AP) -- A
Owner of fire-damaged house wants to save historic homes
Officials suspect the blaze Wednesday was arson. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
Residents ring in on making sales tax permanent
Others talked about continued flooding problems and rising property taxes. By SEAN BARRON
PENGUINS Islanders sharp in victory
Pittsburgh has lost consecutive games in regulation for the first time since Jan. 9-10. UNIONDALE,
LIQUOR licenses
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit
County sets public hearing on annexation
CANFIELD -- Township trustees will object to the annexation of 18.5 acres on state Route 446 to the
Indians lose to Tigers 5-4
ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jeremy Bonderman allowed two runs in five innings to help the
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
the scoop
the scoop n-bomb contest TORONTO -- Global hip hop online studio and social media web site
Nextel Cup
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 -- x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb.
Ex-maintenance worker sentenced
WARREN -- A former Trumbull County maintenance worker was sentenced to five years of intensive
Paulino hopes to avoid 'sophomore jinx' in '07
His .310 batting average and defensive play impressed his manager. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Ronny
Beware of solicitors
Beware of solicitors NILES -- The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley is alerting residents that it
NBA ROUNDUP \ Thursday's games
Lakers 121, Grizzlies 119 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Kobe Bryant became the fourth player in NBA history to
"Six Degrees" (9:01 p.m., ABC): And you thought you saw the last of "Six Degrees" when it was yanked from the schedule earlier this season. Nope, the drama series returns with fresh episodes that find
"Six Degrees" (9:01 p.m., ABC): And you thought you saw the last of "Six Degrees" when it was yanked
thursday's nba summaries
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES TRAIL BLAZERS 92, KNICKS 86 PORTLAND (92)--Aldridge 4-9 4-5 12, Udoka
MORE HOCKEY ON C6
MORE HOCKEY ON C6 The Penguins suffered a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders. The Blue Jackets
Bush still trying to find way in Iraq
Opinion: When President Bush addressed the nation Monday on the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war, he said
MAN CHARGED WITH STEALING U.S. SECRETS AWAITS TRIAL
Man charged with stealing U.S. secrets awaits trial SANTA ANA, Calif. -- As a top engineer at a
Bonus plan OK'd for top executives
A union lawyer says the bonuses are given for the 'mere act of breathing.' NEW YORK (AP) -- A
Officials look for common factors among rash victims
Rooms where the rash first occurred were to stay closed today. BELOIT -- Beloit Elementary and
ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Food City 500 Bristol, Tenn. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3:30