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Man identified in abduction case
CAMPBELL — A man originally booked as a “John Doe” on several charges, including
Chamber board backs free tuition, training
YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Chamber’s board unanimously supports an ambitious plan to
Home construction planned on 18.5 acres
CANFIELD — A developer is planning to build single-family homes on 18.5 acres on state Route
Two Beloit Elementary classrooms to reopen
BELOIT — District officials are preparing to reopen the two Beloit Elementary classrooms where
Suit involving DeBartolo heads back to trial court
COLUMBUS — A lawsuit filed by two former employees of the DeBartolo Realty Corp. heads back to
April 9 is deadline for Junior Civic League scholarships
YOUNGSTOWN — The Junior Civic League awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships last year to
Contract talks continue Thursday at Lordstown
Progress is being made in contract talks critical to saving General Motors’ Lordstown complex,
Changes planned at historic home
GIRARD —  A home that once stood as an example of how well-to-do area families lived is
Girard officials expect to end '07 in the red
GIRARD — City officials anticipate ending 2007 $111,144 in the red, but Mayor James Melfi said
Ohio Senate passes bill affecting child sex offenders
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate has passed two bills — one preventing child sex offenders
Mahoning Co. to repair seven sirens
YOUNGSTOWN — Five of Mahoning County’s 58 emergency warning sirens failed to sound, and
Howland complains about gas costs
HOWLAND – Trustees and the township administrator are asking Ohio’s attorney general to
Tim Ryan on CNN
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, is scheduled to appear on CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight to discuss
Not a publicity stunt
YOUNGSTOWN — Aqua Ohio is serious about purchasing or leasing Youngstown’s water system
Residents raise many landfill issues
LISBON — More than 600 people have signed petitions over operations at A & L Salvage Inc.,
Merger of blind-deaf schools to be discussed
LIBERTY — The superintendent of the Ohio School for the Deaf will be in town
Woman held captive four days and beaten
YOUNGSTOWN — The inside of Billy J. Mock’s ransacked West Side home — with blood
Bishop George V. Murry installed
YOUNGSTOWN — A congregation reflecting religious and racial diversity, witnessed the
Schools for the deaf and blind
LIBERTY — The superintendent of the Ohio School for the Deaf will be at the Holiday Inn
Lenten haluski for sale at Campbell church
CAMPBELL — St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave., will sell homemade haluski for
Easter breakfast at East Palestine church
EAST PALESTINE — The youth of First United Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., will
Be good to your heart at senior center
YOUNGSTOWN — In conjunction with the Minority Health Commission, the Senior Center of Mahoning
Man accused of ramming two cruisers arraigned
YOUNGSTOWN — Tim Vari, who police said rammed two cruisers to avoid capture in a stolen
Special Liberty trustee meeting Thursday
LIBERTY — The township trustees will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday to discuss the
Trumbull commissioners visit TCTC
CHAMPION — Like most kids close to graduation from high school, the students at the Trumbull
Colin Quinn to perform at Funny Farm
You have to admire comedian Colin Quinn for sticking to his principles, even if in the long run his
Putting the Valley on the rock 'n' roll map
YOUNGSTOWN — The list of hard rock bands that have performed in the Mahoning Valley in the
Warren Junior Military Band seeks new members
WARREN — The Warren Junior Military Band, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is
Boardman high jazz festival will be April 3
BOARDMAN — The seventh annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will be at 7 p.m. April 3 at the
Raridon singers announce free concert
BOARDMAN — The Wade Raridon Singers will give a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Charles
Concert to benefit showman Sonny Boy Hopchick
YOUNGSTOWN — A benefit concert will be held April 7 at Cedar’s Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St.,
Big Brothers and Big Sisters set bowling event
BOARDMAN — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley will hold its 24th annual Bowl for
Miniature golf benefit planned
BOARDMAN — Deer Creek Plaza, 8414 Market St., will host a Glow Fore It miniature golf event
Public invited on trips to out-of-town plays
HOWLAND — Travel Bugs of Howland SCOPE will sponsor a trip May 4 to Cleveland Playhouse for a
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 28, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, March 28 is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from
Meetings set to explain Springfield Twp. renewal levy
NEW SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Township Fire Department has set four informational public
Warren cops investigate carjacking
WARREN — A 60-year-old Warren man reported to police that he was the victim of a carjacking.
Two hurt in Vienna crash
VIENNA — Two men remain hospitalized as the result of a two-vehicle crash along state Route 11
Austintown schools sponsor dinner for seniors
AUSTINTOWN — The senior citizens of Austintown are invited to attend a dinner at 4 p.m. April
National Red Hat Day observance planned
YOUNGSTOWN — In conjunction with the National Red Hat Day celebration April 25, special events
Wilson Last Stand Committee to plan event
YOUNGSTOWN — Wilson’s Last Stand Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
courts
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald N. Streamo, 36, of 10 Hillside Drive, Girard,
Mayor says no to Aqua's bid for Youngstown water system
Youngstown's water system isn't for sale or lease, the mayor says. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
LeBron's mansion: big home for big man
The 5.6-acre lot is 677 feet deep and is wedged among houses that average 3,209 square feet. AKRON
YSU to replace 11 starters from semifinal team
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Coming off its first postseason appearance
3rd member of Cuyahoga elections board quits
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A third member of the embattled Cuyahoga County elections board quit Tuesday under
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
League meetings: Replay is here to stay in the NFL. Or at least as permanently as any rule can be in
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through Sunday Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 791. 2, Jeff Burton, 788. 3,
End in sight for 'Punk'd'
End in sight for 'Punk'd' LOS ANGELES -- Ashton Kutcher's popular prank show, "Punk'd," is coming
Official portrait of former Gov. Taft unveiled
COLUMBUS (AP) -- If former Gov. Bob Taft had been wearing the same blue tie, someone might have
NIT ROUNDUP Tuesday's game
West Virginia 63, Mississippi State 62 NEW YORK -- Darris Nichols hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer
NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's other games
Mavericks 105, Hornets 89 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Josh Howard had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the
Democrats indulge in selling votes
Opinion: There are laws -- even ethics rules -- against buying votes in Congress. Lobbyists (Jack Abramoff
Britain threatens to publicize evidence about crew's location
The U.S. knows the GPS coordinates of the ship, a Navy commander said. LONDON (AP) -- Prime
PIRATES Sanchez to miss season opener
The Pittsburgh infielder is still relieved his knee injury is not serious. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) --
Mother: Army covered up son's death to promote war
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS WASHINGTON -- Pat Tillman's mother charged Tuesday that the Army covered up
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Detroit1910.655 Texas159.625
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Co-worker's motive leaves her feeling confused
Dear Annie: I'm an attractive, smart, 26-year-old female with a great job and a rich social life,
Today is Wednesday, March 28, the 87th day of 2007. There are 278 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, March 28, the 87th day of 2007. There are 278 days left in the year. On this
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH K Q 5 4 A J 3 Q 4 K 10 7 5 WEST EAST 8 6 2 9
FINAL FIELD FOR THE 2007 MASTERS
FINAL FIELD FOR THE 2007 MASTERS AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The 97 players who have qualified and are
American men must be models of self restraint
Opinion: American men must be models of self restraint EDITOR: I found the recent article in The
Tressel plans to attend OSU's Final Four game
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel admits he has more on his mind than spring
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto3832.543--6-4L-125-1013-
Cavs clinch playoff berth
Cleveland's 105-94 victory in Indianapolis keeps the team in reach of Detroit. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
TODAY
TODAY 1 p.m. (ESPN) Exhibition baseball: Braves vs. Mets. 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Sony Ericsson
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE WLOTPtsGFGA dx-Buffalo48207103282224 dx-New
Gonzales' support continues to erode
The attorney general needs to explain some inconsistencies, a senator said. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Nun who claims to have been cured by Pope John Paul remains a mystery
The investigation into the pope's life will end Monday. ROME (AP) -- It's one of the Roman
YouTube, Google violate Viacom's rights
Opinion: By MICHAEL FRICKLAS WASHINGTON POST Viacom initiated litigation against YouTube and Google this
Buckeyes: A tale of two teams
Minus Greg Oden, Ohio State changes drastically. LOS ANGELES TIMES SAN ANTONIO -- They are
BLUE JACKETS Modin's 2 goals key Columbus
Goalie Fredrik Norenna stopped 19 shots in the 4-1 win over St. Louis. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Fredrik
Leaders agree to ongoing talks
The meetings are expected to begin next month. CHICAGO TRIBUNE JERUSALEM -- After three days of
SPRING FOOTBALL Practice Schedule
Thursday: 2:30 p.m. (Helmets) Friday: 3:30 p.m. (Helmets) Saturday: 9 a.m. (Pads) Monday: 2:30 p.m.
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas4001.000255150
IRAQ \ Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: An influential retired Army general released a dire assessment of
2 Liberty juniors charged in home invasion
Police are investigating additional juveniles and expect to make more arrests. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games
Bruins 3, Senators 2 OTTAWA -- Zdeno Chara scored the game-winner against his former team to help
Good news, bad news for Youngstown schools
The year-end deficit is still expected to reach the 12 million mark. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
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'Monster' toad captured
DARWIN, Australia (AP) -- An environmental group said Tuesday it had captured a "monster" toad the
Strickland: Company may invest in Ohio
DAYTON (AP) -- A major pharmaceutical company may soon announce a 400 million investment in a
MRIs advised for at-risk women
Women should continue to get mammograms, a researcher said. ATLANTA (AP) -- Up to 1.4 million U.S.
How a bishop is chosen
HOW A BISHOP IS CHOSEN The process Pope Benedict XVI is responsible for selecting and naming
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
"Friday Night Lights" (8 p.m., NBC): Maybe it's time to dump the "best new show" qualifier on
Vote keeps withdrawal date in bill
The bill is expected to be voted on as early as today. CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Despite
Regional liaison to be appointed
New directors will provide additional support on economic development projects. By MARC KOVAC
Stocks stumble on housing numbers, raising fears
The consumer confidence index fell to 107.2. NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks stumbled Tuesday as investors
Judge sentences man to 1 year for not obeying Warren officer
In a separate case, a drug dealer was sentenced to three years in prison. WARREN -- Paul Pollis
iPhone makes showing at event
More than 1 million people have expressed interest in buying Apple's iPhone. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This weekend's events
LPGA TOUR Kraft Nabisco Championship Rancho Mirage, Calif. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Colleen Wilson and Howard Owens, Sharpsville, Pa., girl, March
Installation information
Installation information Bishop George V. Murry will be installed today at St. Columba Cathedral,
YSU
YSU Track and field INDIANAPOLIS -- YSU's Bethany Anderson was named Horizon League Indoor Track
Ohio reports unemployment dropped to 5% in February
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Ohio's unemployment rate was 5 percent in February, down from 5.3
Group asking court who will pay for premium increases?
Lower courts have ruled in the state's favor in the lawsuit. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A trade group
CANFIELD WOMAN RESPONDS TO CRUISE INDUSTRY MEASURE
Canfield woman responds to cruise industry measure WASHINGTON -- Under scrutiny from Congress, the
There's less saber rattling at Tehran
Opinion: A couple of months ago, pundits were predicting that a U.S. attack on Iran was imminent. The buzz
SPRING TRAINING \ Tribe & amp; Bucs
Astros 8, Indians 7, 10 innings KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Morgan Ensberg could stay in the second slot in
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Taylor Hicks When: Saturday, House of Blues, Cleveland; Sunday, Palace Theatre,
U.S. Navy delivers warning to Iran
The U.S. military denied rumors that Iranians had fired at a U.S. ship. ABOARD THE USS JOHN C.
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Retiree health-care costs keep rising, Fidelity says
Retiree health-care costs keep rising, Fidelity says BOSTON -- Rising health-care costs are eating
Snow's cancer returns, spreads
Doctors had been tracking a growth in his abdomen for several months. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Sold-out crowds greet 'Idol' winner Taylor Hicks
The 'American Idol' winner still thinks of himself as an underdog. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES Miami 106, Atlanta 89 Boston 95, Toronto 87 Orlando 94, New York 89 Detroit
U.S. hard-liners taking softer stance with Iran
The majority of Americans prefer diplomacy, polls show. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON --
Extreme statesmanship
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A meeting in Northern Ireland on Monday was so dramatic that it makes President
Ancient rituals will be part of Murry's ceremony
The ceremony reflects a transfer of power to the new bishop and his role as shepherd of the diocese.
ATP-WTA TOUR SONY ERICSSON OPEN
ATP-WTA TOUR SONY ERICSSON OPEN Tuesday's results At The Tennis Center at Crandon Park Key
OSU starting over: Graduation, draft hit Buckeyes hard
In his seventh year at Ohio State, Jim Tressel has an extremely young team. COLUMBUS (AP) --
List grows to 50 players who lost out to Woods
The list includes 21 major champs and 18 of the top 30 in the world rankings. MIAMI (AP) -- Davis
Director fights for self-expression
His latest movie is 'The Shooter'. By JAKE COYLE AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER NEW YORK -- Since
Older autistic children also need our attention
Opinion: By SUSAN SENATOR WASHINGTON POST What does last month's news from the Centers for Disease
Damage to shuttle delays astronaut's return home from space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Astronaut Sunita Williams is stuck in space -- at least temporarily.
Tennessee, North Carolina advance to Final Four
The Volunteers qualified for the 17th time. ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTON -- To beat Tennessee,
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARY
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARY CAVALIERS 105, PACERS 94 CLEVELAND (105) -- James 8-18 10-14 26, Gooden
Boardman teens spruce up play space
Stars, the moon and planets decorate the brightly colored walls. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
Science projects get Springfield kids fired
Pupils and teacher swap roles -- with entertaining results. By ANGIE SCHMITT VINDICATOR STAFF