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How do you think the Thunder will do?
What's your opinion of the Mahoning Valley Thunder, the af2 team that will begin its first season
Permits for fuel plant moving forward
EAST LIVERPOOL — Building permits for the $4 billion Baard Energy plant could be submitted as
WRTA announces cuts in bus routing
YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority announced what cuts in service, including
Beloit Elementary full of activity again
BELOIT — The halls and classrooms of Beloit Elementary are again alive with pupils after 37
State OKs land money for YSU
COLUMBUS — The state approved funding for Youngstown State University to purchase parcels
Deputy dog warden attacked, kills pit bull
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County deputy dog warden investigating a complaint of two loose pit
North Side woman reports rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 40-year-old Halleck Street woman told police she was raped by friend of her
Reunions slated for high schools and Ritchie/Ritchey family
Chaney High School classes of 1976, 1977 and 1978 will hold a reunion meeting at the bar side of
Wine taste and auction will help Beatitude House
YOUNGSTOWN — The Beatitude House, in cooperation with General Motors Lordstown Complex and
Easter Seals to benefit from Thunder game
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder Arena Football Team will clash with a Cincinnati team
Bowling event in Boardman will benefit kids
BOARDMAN — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley will hold its 24th annual Bowl for
Foundation schedules Parkinson Symposium
TALLMADGE — Ohio Parkinson Foundation Northeast Region will hold a Parkinson Symposium from 10
Glow Fore It to benefit sports ambassador
BOARDMAN — Deer Creek Plaza, 8414 Market St., will host a Glow Fore It miniature golf event
Worship center selling cheesecake
YOUNGSTOWN — The Missionary Ministry of Everlife Worship Center will hold a cheesecake sale.
300 attend funeral for Fowler soldier
WARREN — About 300 people attended the funeral today of Army Sgt. Robert Michael Carr of
Two Youngstown women arrested in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Two Youngstown women were housed at the Mahoning County jail, accused of numerous
Poland boy assaulted at concert
BOARDMAN — A 15-year-old Poland boy was treated at Forum Health Beeghly Medical Center after
Awareness walk for epilepsy set for Saturday
AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Epilepsy Fund Inc. will have an awareness walk  
Campbell man in stolen pickup caught today
YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man who police said rammed two cruisers early today to avoid capture
Don't panic when you hear sirens Wednesday
Emergency warning sirens will sound at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday in Mahoning and Trumbull counties as both
WCI lost money in the fourth quarter
WARREN — WCI Steel said today that it suffered a $1.1 million loss in the fourth quarter of
Pa.'s economic growth hurt by outdated laws, studies say
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s economic growth and quality of life are being
OSU offers $$$ to employees to stay fit
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University plans to pay employees cash rewards for improving their
Roof collapses during South Side fire
YOUNGSTOWN — The roof collapsed at 428 Ferndale Ave. about 10 minutes after firefighters began
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 26, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, March 26 is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from
Open minds and sacrifices are necessary to save Forum
Opinion: Open minds and sacrifices are necessary to save Forum EDITOR: As an area businessman, I have a
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND Niagara 77, Florida A & amp;M 69 EAST REGIONAL First
2 dozen dogfighting suspects arrested, 64 animals seized
All the dogs will be euthanized because they were bred to fight, an official said. DAYTON (AP) --
Business News Digest
REGION More taxpayers are using e-file this year, IRS says WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Internal
Moeller state champion after beating St. Xavier
It was only the second time that the big-school title has come down to two teams from the same
NORWAY
Opinion: NORWAY Aftenposten, Oslo, March 19: The government was very quick to recognize the new Palestinian
World Golf is tailored for Tiger
He earned 1.35 million for his second victory of the year, and 56th of his career. MIAMI (AP) --
Burley to get playing minutes
The former YSU receiver played in af2's super bowl. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
SUNDAY'S SUMMARY
SUNDAY'S SUMMARY UNITED STATES 3, ECUADOR 1 At Tampa, Fla. Ecuador10--1 United States12--3
Democrats and Republicans should listen to deficit hawks
Editorial: If the Democrats in Congress want to demonstrate that they are as concerned about the budget
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games
Bulls 92, Pacers 90 INDIANAPOLIS -- Ben Gordon hit a spinning fadeaway from just inside the paint
GOLF ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other events
Safeway International SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN, Ariz. -- Lorena Ochoa blew a four-stroke lead to
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: Q 7 3 9 7 6 K 10 5 J 6 5 2
Today is Monday, March 26, the 85th day of 2007. There are 280 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, March 26, the 85th day of 2007. There are 280 days left in the year. On this date
Georgetown this year, not George Mason
By beating North Carolina, the "other" Washington D.C. school reached the Final Four this year.
Co-founding assertion rankles leader of site
Two men dispute who should get the credit for founding Wikipedia. ASSOCIATED PRESS The nascent
Facing another challenge
Opinion: Washington Post: The nation's heart, and ours, goes out to Elizabeth Edwards. After she received a
Florida wins, gains more Gator haters
In the semifinals, Florida will play UCLA in a rematch of last year's championship game. ST. LOUIS
PIZZA POSTERS Information
Information included on letter-size posters seeking people wanted on criminal charges of not paying
Ex-student sues district over hazing episode
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- A former high school lacrosse player who accuses two coaches of sexually
Busch loves win, not futuristic car
Third-place finisher Jeff Gordon took over the points lead from absent Mark Martin. SPORTING NEWS
Furious finish stuns Alpena
By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Phantoms have played 60
Phillies' Howard in dumps over slump
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Ryan Howard is treating a spring training slump like a playoff collapse.
A LOOK BACK | 2006 af2 season
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East Division OverallDivision TeamRecordPctStreakRecordPct Green Bay
Congress should end its edifice complex
Opinion: By DEROY MURDOCK SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Devastated in 1889 by a notorious
Experts: Don't put all eggs in tax-deferred basket
Tax diversification is often overlooked in retirement planning. BALTIMORE SUN A lot of
Report: Implanted device can lower blood pressure
The device would help patients who can't control high blood pressure with drugs. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Pavano likely opening-day starter for N.Y.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Carl Pavano would be honored to start on opening day for the New York Yankees.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Board of Education finance committee, 4 p.m. board caucus room, second
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Texas148.636 Detroit1710.630 Los Angeles1511.577
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto3831.551--6-4W-225-1013-
Rice on Mideast approach
Rice on Mideast approach RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Sunday
Young soldier killed in Iraq is laid to rest
Army Cpl. Brian Chevalier was killed 10 days ago when an explosive device detonated. NEW
Some worry many will fail
About 30,000 Ohio seniors still must pass at least one section in order to graduate. COLUMBUS (AP)
Chile is too humble about its success
Opinion: GUATEMALA CITY -- When I interviewed Chilean President Michelle Bachelet during her visit to
Murry brings global views to the region
The bishop has traveled to trouble spots throughout the world to offer spiritual and material
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NUGGETS 105, CAVALIERS 93 DENVER (105) -- Anthony 12-19 3-6 27, Nene 9-12
Youngstown is No. 5 seed in playoffs
Bossier-Shreveport won Sunday's game, 6-4. BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The Youngstown SteelHounds enter
New drug reduces shortness of breath
Researchers were disappointed that the drug doesn't extend lives. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- An
STEELHOUNDS PREPARE FOR PLAYOFFS
SteelHounds prepare for playoffs The Youngstown SteelHounds finished the Central Hockey League
NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
Rangers 2, Islanders 1, OT UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Michael Nylander deflected in Brendan Shanahan's
The Rev. Daniel Rohan, pastor at St. Mark Orthodox Church in Liberty and member of the Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association of Mahoning County.
The Rev. Daniel Rohan, pastor at St. Mark Orthodox Church in Liberty and member of the Eastern
It's time to back Thunder
YOUNGSTOWN -- A professional indoor football team in an established league with franchises in nine
Nuggets rout Cavaliers at The Q
Carmelo Anthony led Denver, which shot a season-best 60 percent. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Carmelo
5 U.S. soldiers die in bombings
Four of the soldiers were killed in Diyala province, and one died in Baghdad. BAGHDAD (AP) --
"You can cower in the corner and hide or you can be tough ... ."
Opinion: "You can cower in the corner and hide or you can be tough ... ." John Edwards Announcing that
Win over Blues is good news
The Blue Jackets will miss the playoffs for the sixth straight season. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Fredrik
INSIDE/MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Inside/More college basketball Florida and Georgetown completed the Final Four field. Tennessee,
The Thunder's Tim Frost to give opponents a chill
Mahoning Valley will take on the Tri-Cities Fever in its opener Saturday night. By JOHN KOVACH
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE WLOTPtsGFGA dx-Buffalo48207103282224 d-New
FDA acts to end conflicts of interest
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- What a development! The government wants to ban experts from voting to approve or
Posters on pizza boxes alert public to parents who owe child support
Some fathers'-rights groups criticize the posters as a shaming tactic. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Takeout
Art of persuasion is being taught
Business schools are seeing a need for teaching soft skills. WASHINGTON POST Ever come out of a
Officials, residents pleased with upgrades
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HUBBARD -- Revitalization projects for the
NCAA WOMEN'S ROUNDUP Regional semifinals
Mississippi 90, Oklahoma 82 DAYTON -- Mississippi is going to the regional final, and Courtney
In a survey, 52 percent of executives said a single page is the ideal length for a staff-level r & eacute;sum & eacute;, while 44 percent said they prefer two pages.
In a survey, 52 percent of executives said a single page is the ideal length for a staff-level r
Don't cast vote in sympathy, John, Elizabeth Edwards say
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Edwards says voters shouldn't throw him their support just because his wife
New heart stents pass safety tests
The tiny mesh scaffolds are at the heart of a 6 billion market. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A new crop of
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-FOOD CITY 500
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-FOOD CITY 500 Sunday At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn. Lap length:
Building a better alternative?
Wikipedia co-founder starts all over -- this time with real names. ASSOCIATED PRESS In just six