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People won't build without jobs, HBA told
BOARDMAN — A consultant to the home building industry told several dozen Home Builders
Youngstown schools wrestle with deficit
YOUNGSTOWN — The good news is that the city school district’s deficit spending so far
No traffic islands on Route 224
POLAND — Saying it was stirring divisiveness in the community, a beautification group has
State transportation budget readied
COLUMBUS — State lawmakers from both chambers convened early Tuesday evening to hash out
Guilty plea made in extortion case
YOUNGSTOWN — A 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to extorting money from an elderly widow just
Toy gun robber gets 12 years
YOUNGSTOWN — A 33-year-old city man who wore a mask and used a toy gun in nine robberies at
Regional development posts being created
COLUMBUS — State officials hope to name a new regional director in coming weeks to act as a
Did someone else kill a Liverpool Township woman?
LISBON — A hearing in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court may sort out a tangled legal
Juveniles nabbed in Liberty home invasion
LIBERTY — Township police have charged two juveniles with several crimes stemming from a March
Tests results bring no answers at Beloit school
Beloit — Early test results from the Ohio EPA failed to uncover the source of the rash that
Changes to strip club laws debated
COLUMBUS — Proponents urged lawmakers Tuesday to approve a bill that would limit the physical
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 27, 2007
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Aqua Ohio: We'll buy Youngstown water system
YOUNGSTOWN — With Youngstown about to unveil a study showing how it can use its water system
Group asks Trumbull support for renewal of cities
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are being asked to support a statewide effort to
Food sales feature spaghetti dinners, fish fries and more
<strong>THURSDAY</strong> American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton,
Bishop Murry: Looking forward to the challenge
YOUNGSTOWN — As bishop of the Youngstown Diocese, George V. Murry will face declining Catholic
Local society plans Red Hat Day celebration
YOUNGSTOWN — In conjunction with the National Red Hat Day celebration April 25, special events
York Rite Masons hold annual inspection
SALEM — The Salem Commandery of York Rite Masonry held its annual inspection March 24 at the
Austintown senior citizens dinner slated
AUSTINTOWN — The senior citizens of Austintown are invited to attend a dinner at 4 p.m. April
Travel Bugs plan a trip to Cleveland Playhouse
HOWLAND — Travel Bugs of Howland SCOPE will sponsor a trip May 4 to Cleveland Playhouse for a
Wilson's Last Stand plans dinner-dance
YOUNGSTOWN — Wilson’s Last Stand Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
Route 170 widening planned in Calcutta
CALCUTTA — Ohio Department of Transportation will begin work April 9 to reconstruct and widen
Ryan to testify on China's financing of its military
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th,   will testify Thursday before
Cop who shot attacker acted properly, IAD says
YOUNGSTOWN — Wick Park Patrolman Jerry Stanley’s use of deadly force against a man
Idol winner coming to Cleveland for show
<p>Five years into the “American Idol” phenomenon, it’s safe to say that no
Ohio jobless rate declined in February
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.0 percent in February, down from
Judge sentences Warren man to prison on drug charges
WARREN — Judge Andrew Logan of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court sentenced Jason Washington
Warren man goes to prison for disobeying cop's order
WARREN — Paul Pollis will spend a year in prison for failing to obey the order or signal of a
Campbell man arrested after walking out of hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — The Campbell man accused of ramming two cruisers with a stolen pickup to avoid
Man critical after fiery cycle crash on I-680
YOUNGSTOWN — Speed and alcohol were contributing factors in a fiery motorcycle crash on
SELECTED STOCKS
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Pavlik's fight with Miranda now set May 19 in Memphis, Tenn.
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Undefeated middleweight contender Kelly
Miss Denmeade, Mr. Gabriel plan Sept. 15 wedding
POLAND -- The engagement of Kellie Ann Denmeade of Boardman and Joseph William Gabriel, 3339 Long
Lordstown may play big role in bargaining
Industry experts expect individual plants to become bargaining chips in talks. LORDSTOWN (AP) --
Habit acquired in childhood is hard to break
Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl and a good student. I love my life except for one thing. I still
July wedding set by Miss Mascola and Mr. Clark
HOWLAND -- Plans for the summer wedding of Melanie A. Mascola of Warren and Edward E. Clark Jr. of
GOP opposition to D.C. seat surprising
Opinion: By CAROL SCHWARTZ WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Having personally written to President Bush and
Louisiana's better bet
Opinion: Washington Post: Louisiana has an insurance problem. Ever since the devastation of Hurricane
Night, Warren routes to be cut
The cutbacks will mean layoffs for 13 employees. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
First-inning explosion keys Ursuline to victory
Chris Weibel's two-hitter led Girard in a blowout win over Chagrin Falls. STRUTHERS -- Mark
Gonzales aide to invoke Fifth Amendment
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' liaison with the White House will refuse to
WCI posts loss but focuses on future
The steelmaker plans to keep investing in either upgrades or an acquisition. By DON SHILLING
Slavery apology approved
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Maryland lawmakers approved an apology Monday for the state's role in the
Diedrich, Burnell named players of week
YSU swept the week's honors in both baseball and softball. INDIANAPOLIS -- Youngstown State's Eric
PAC's recent expansion adds to Onderko's duties
The executive director does a little bit of everthing for the conference. By GREG GULAS
WILLIAM HOLMES MCGUFFEY Schoolmaster to America
Born near Claysville, Pa., in 1800. Raised in Coitsville Township from age 2 to 17. McGuffey
East Liverpool asbestos cleanup begins
EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Monday began cleaning up asbestos at a
China replacement services listed in magazines
Dear Heloise: Several years ago, you published where one could get information on china that was
"Private Screening" (8 p.m., TCM): Jane Fonda sits down with Robert Osborne for the latest edition of "Private Screenings." The intimate hourlong interview examines Fonda's upbringing in Hollywood,
"Private Screening" (8 p.m., TCM): Jane Fonda sits down with Robert Osborne for the latest edition
&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BEHRENS, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Eileen L., 85, of Warren; calling
& lt;B & gt;BEHRENS, & lt;/B & gt; Eileen L., 85, of Warren; calling hours Wednesday
NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's games
Pistons 113, Nuggets 109, OT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Rasheed Wallace forced overtime with a 60-foot
Howland schools to request state study of district buildings
Parking lot resurfacing at the middle school will help curb traffic congestion. By TIM YOVICH
Military captures suspected bombers
Officials have been in talks with insurgent groups. BAGHDAD (AP) -- The U.S. military announced
STEVEN D. LEVITT | Quotable
Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner wrote the 2005 book "Freakonomics," which looks at various
Canfield town hall should be finished by fall
Trustees awarded a contract for a flood-control pond some residents oppose. By JEANNE STARMACK
Buckeyes' Oden tops AP team
Texas freshman Kevin Durant was also named to the first team. ASSOCIATED PRESS If Kevin Durant
MVCA's Al Beach Classic to be played Wednesday
The girls game begins at 6 p.m. with the boys game following at 8. BOARDMAN -- The Al Beach
Business news digest
REGION 2 Lisbon businesses to move this weekend LISBON -- Two businesses, Village Greenery and
"I know that we are an impatient people, and I constantly signal to the Iraqi leaders that our patience, or the patience of the American people, is running out."
Opinion: "I know that we are an impatient people, and I constantly signal to the Iraqi leaders that our
Epilepsy Fund plans awareness walk
AUSTINTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley Epilepsy Fund Inc. will have an awareness walk Saturday beginning
Rutgers, LSU gain Final Four berths
The Scarlet Knights beat Arizona State and the Tigers ousted UConn. ASSOCIATED PRESS GREENSBORO,
Chaney High School classes of 1976, 1977 and 1978 will hold a reunion meeting at the bar side of
Chaney High School classes of 1976, 1977 and 1978 will hold a reunion meeting at the bar side of
BASEBALL AMERICA TOP 25
BASEBALL AMERICA TOP 25 DURHAM, N.C. -- The top 25 teams in the Baseball America poll with records
McGuffey descendants to donate letters
Three letters from the 1850s will be added to the McGuffey archives. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas4001.000255150
Today is Tuesday, March 27, the 86th day of 2007. There are 279 days left in the year. On this date in 1977, 583 people are killed when a KLM Boeing 747, attempting to take off, crashes into a Pan Am
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, March 27, the 86th day of 2007. There are 279 days left in the year. On this date
Boardman requires permits for cooking fires
BOARDMAN -- Just because the weather is getting warmer and people will be spending more time outside
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Detroit1810.643 Texas148.636 New York1310.565
Police probe stabbing of man in Columbiana
COLUMBIANA -- Police are investigating the stabbing of a man about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Randy
YouTube announces its 1st awards
Lonelygirl15's video came in fourth in its category. NEW YORK (AP) -- The video series "Ask a
Palestinian, Israeli leaders to resume talks
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Under U.S. pressure to answer increasing Arab flexibility on Mideast peace, Israel
Research calls into question effectiveness of angioplasties
Drugs should be used first, experts say. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- People terrified by crippling chest
Boathouse vandalized
Boathouse vandalized Girard police say a boathouse at Upper Girard Lake was broken into. Every
East-West vulnerable. West deals.
East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH Q 8 K 10 2 A 7 5 4 J 7 5 4 WEST EAST 10 7
Report: GM offer sparked talk of a sale
GM offered to give DaimlerChrysler an ownership stake in the company. DETROIT (AP) -- General
Deputy dog warden shoots pit bull
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County deputy dog warden investigating a complaint of two loose pit bull
Flex-fuel vehicles receive President Bush's praise
Auto executives say they plan to double production of flexible-fuel vehicles. WASHINGTON (AP) --
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer. 1 p.m. (ESPN) Exhibition baseball: Twins
GIRARD COUNCIL Regular meeting
Girard Council took the following action Monday: Agreed to dedicate the entrance drive behind city
Military: Officers made errors in reporting death
Investigators didn't suggest punishments for the officers. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nine high-ranking
Agenda WednesdayMarch 28Girard Civil Service Commission, special meeting, 1 p.m., council chambers, city hall, Girard.
Agenda WednesdayGirard Civil Service Commission, special meeting, 1 p.m., council chambers, city
EASTERN CONFERENCE
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monday's nba summaries
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CELTICS 95, RAPTORS 87 TORONTO (87) -- Garbajosa 2-7 0-0 5, Bosh 5-19 5-8
Red Wings snap 4-game losing streak with 4-1 win
DETROIT (AP) -- Dominik Hasek got all the help he needed from Pavel Datsyuk -- and the goal posts.
LeBron James buys minority stake in bike maker
James wants to be the first billionaire athlete. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James has bought himself
The old educate the young, the young support the old
Opinion: The old educate the young, the young support the old EDITOR: This letter is in response to a
McDonald school board OKs memorial
McDONALD -- The board of education on Monday approved creation of the Chuck Gresko Memorial. The
Funding OK'd for property purchase
The university already owns more than 85 percent of the properties in the area. By MARC KOVAC
GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ROUNDUP Tribe &amp; amp; Bucs
Indians 4, Devil Rays 3 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Jeremy Sowers, Cleveland's No. 3 starter, allowed
Grand opening for Rockets; Springfield blanks Clippers
Krista Kiraly drove in four runs to lead Jackson-Milton past Western Reserve. SALINEVILLE --
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE WLOTPtsGFGA dx-Buffalo48207103282224 d-New
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Randee Graham, Youngstown, boy, March 18.
Mooney rolls in opening win The Cardinals pounded out a 17-7 win over Boardman.
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- Mooney High senior Tony Brunetti was sitting
Attitude of Iraqis important in debate over U.S. presence
Editorial: Since early 2004, there have been three major surveys conducted in Iraq to discern the attitudes of
YSU PLAYERS GET AWARDS
YSU players get awards Youngstown State's Erich Diedrich and Karlie Burnell earned player of the
PLAYOFF SCHEDULE SteelHounds vs. Colorado
Friday -- SteelHounds at Colorado, 9:05 p.m. Saturday -- SteelHounds at Colorado, 9:05 p.m. April 4
ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE KILLED ANNA NICOLE, AUTOPSY FINDS
Accidental overdose killed Anna Nicole, autopsy finds DANIA BEACH, Fla. -- Anna Nicole Smith
This week's DVD releases
"Happy Feet": Hollywood's march of the penguins continues with director George Miller's Academy
New-evidence claim probed in murder
LISBON -- Authorities are investigating a claim of new evidence in the murder case of Emily Foreman,
Transit Authority
TRANSIT AUTHORITY Route changes Western Reserve Transit Authority will be making cuts and
Pirates' Freddy Sanchez likely is headed to the DL
The NL batting champion has a sprained right knee ligament. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- NL batting
Hershey mulls cutting 650 hometown jobs
A deal with the union would save two plants in Hershey, Pa. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Hundreds of
Women jailed in episode at Wal-Mart
The younger woman's aunt initially told police she was her mother. BOARDMAN -- Two Youngstown
'Traditional marriage' isn't as straightforward as all that
Opinion: By STEPHANIE COONTZ HARTFORD COURANT When Americans say "that's history," notes historian Alan
Thunder roster set with 22
Coach Mike Hold said most players will play both offense and defense. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
Legalized abortion reduced crime, author says
His theory about reduced crime has angered conservatives and liberals alike. By SEAN BARRON
Nearly back to normal
Nearly back to normal BELOIT -- The halls and classrooms of Beloit Elementary are again alive with
Buckeyes believed they'd be in finals
Way back in September the "Thad Five" got a preview of what was ahead. ASSOCIATED PRESS Before
Carter largely to blame for Iran mess
Opinion: Where is Jimmy Carter when we need him the most? The former president who has spent his post-White
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES Dallas 104, Atlanta 97 Sacramento 107, Phoenix 100 Chicago 92, Indiana 90
Guests uncertain about proper wedding attire
The time and place dictate what guests should wear to the event. SCRIPPS HOWARD How are guests
CHEESECAKE SALE
Cheesecake sale YOUNGSTOWN -- The Missionary Ministry of Everlife Worship Center will hold a
Time Inc. shuts down Life
NEW YORK (AP) -- Magazine publisher Time Inc. is shutting down Life magazine again, a brand it had
I-680 cycle accident
I-680 cycle accident YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating a Monday afternoon motorcycle
Miss DeStefano, Mr. Nelson plan to wed in August
NILES -- The engagement of Danielle DeStefano, a daughter of Albert and Donna DeStefano, all of 808
Song was final gift to Sgt. Carr's family
Sgt. Robert Carr had the heart of a soldier, of a son, of a brother and of a husband, the pastor
BASEBALL SUMMARIES
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Fuel plant moves forward
The authority's executive said there is bipartisan support for the project. By D.A. WILKINSON
The Edge donates guitar to Katrina charity
The Edge donates guitar to Katrina charity LOS ANGELES -- The Edge is donating his favorite
WCI RESULTS
WCI RESULTS Losing quarter WCI Steel's fourth quarter 2006 results: Net loss: 1.1 million
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cyril M. Mikolaj Jr., 44, of 3894 Monaca Ave., Youngstown, and
April 21 chosen for Hoops-Hynek garden wedding
BOARDMAN -- The engagement of Heather Hoops and Aaron Hynek, both of 71 Centervale Ave., is
SURPLUS FOOD 3/28
Surplus food Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, East Palestine. Food
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE At The Georgia Dome, Atlanta National Semifinals Saturday Georgetown (30-6) vs. Ohio
Playoffs in the bag but 'bubbly' nixed
Sidney Crosby led his team to its fourth straight win this season over Alex Ovechkin's Capitals.
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Calmbefo (Hernandez)24.807.405.40 Flee the Great
Why is Ken Biros still alive?
Opinion: Last Tuesday the State of Ohio had a "dress rehearsal" for the execution of Kenneth Biros. It was