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21 catalytic converters stolen from dealership

YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating the theft of 21 catalytic converters from a used


Two Columbiana County men injured

BEAVER, Pa. — Two Columbiana County men were treated for injuries they received in an accident


Mayor willing to have 'intelligent discussions' with Aqua Ohio

YOUNGSTOWN — City leaders are willing to “engage in intelligent discussions” with


Strip club bouncer's face is slashed

AUSTINTOWN — A strip club patron slashed a bouncer in the face with a knife as the bouncer was


Gaping hole opens in plaza lot

BOARDMAN — A gaping hole has opened up at the edge of the parking lot in the Tippecanoe Square


Turning Technologies product goes global

YOUNGSTOWN —  A downtown technology company that hired its 100th employee this week


AG Dann to announce the creation of a Youngstown office

YOUNGSTOWN — Attorney General Marc Dann of Liberty is to announce Monday the creation of a


Reactions mixed to chamber's tuition proposal

YOUNGSTOWN — “Additional taxes aren’t something people are looking for right


Have you been an April Fool?

Sunday is April Fools’ Day, so we invite you to check out the special treatment staff writer


Some Howland gas customers to get rebates

HOWLAND – A natural gas aggregation supplier says it will give a rebate to customers in the


Columbiana sales tax becomes effective Sunday

LISBON — Columbiana County’s new half-percent sales tax goes into effect right after


South Side man sentenced for killing girlfriend

YOUNGSTOWN — A 61-year-old man who fatally shot his girlfriend in the East Philadelphia Avenue


Peter Frampton, Doobie Brothers coming to town

YOUNGSTOWN — Peter Frampton and The Doobie Brothers will perform at the Chevrolet Centre at


NEO economic plan outlined in Akron

AKRON —  More than 250 community leaders from 16 Ohio counties joined together to launch


Warren police check out two armed robberies

WARREN — Police are investigating two armed robberies today, including one in which two cars


Trumbull school computer grants

Grants from the eTech Ohio Commission’s SchoolNet Plus program will pay for new computers at


Warren police investigate death

WARREN — City police and Trumbull County Coroner’s Office are investigating the death of


GM likes the name Cobalt

Chevrolet's next small car — wherever it's built — "more than likely" will retain the


Pa. man gets prison time for sex assault with girls

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A man who told a judge he assaulted girls ages 12 and 15 because his wife


Pa. man gets life term in torture death

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his mentally disabled


Homeless man found dead in Canton landfill

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A homeless man found dead in a landfill likely fell asleep in a trash bin


Former Ravenna mayor faces state charges

RAVENNA, Ohio (AP) — A former state representative and Ravenna mayor sentenced to federal


Despite shooting, mail delivery continues in Canton area

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Residents of a neighborhood where a postal worker was killed by a stray


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YSU

YSU Basketball camps are planned YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State women's basketball program


Canfield tops Warren Harding in 7th

Anthony Guerrieri hit a pair of homers in the same inning to power Girard. WARREN -- The Canfield


Tuskegee Airmen honored

More than 300 of the original Tuskegee Airmen attended the ceremony. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON


Big men on tap

Big men on tap The Ohio State-Georgetown game will produce one finalist for the title of best team


Was journalist with AP from 1964 to 1999

He was praised for the quality of his work and devotion to his family. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jacob O.


Rihanna's showing sexy side

The singer's successes seem likely to continue. By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW


Report: Many losing homes

Many borrowers owe more than their homes are worth. By MARC KOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


'Napoleon' actor takes to the ice

The actor is one of the stars in 'Blades of Glory' with Will Ferrell. By BRIAN McTAVISH KANSAS


Moonda's drug rehab records sought

Prosecutors are unsure if the records are relevant. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA


On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. POLITICAL CLUB OFFICERS: The


Bigger proves better, barely

Tier One beat Tier Two in the boys and girls games. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Dump cited over school demolition debris

A lawyer for M & amp;M Demolition of Vienna said the company will correct the problem. WARREN


Dann, EPA charge Warren Recycling with contempt

COLUMBUS -- Attorney General Marc Dann, on behalf of the Ohio EPA and the state, filed contempt


NBA

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Chamber to try persuasion for schools consolidation

The chamber would like to see one school district per county. By DON SHILLING AND DAVID SKOLNICK


Portuguese Rally Results

PORTUGUESE RALLY RESULTS At Loule, Portugal (1.4-mile stage at the Algarve stadium) 1. Marcus


Tharshers 3, Maple Leafs 2, OT

Tharshers 3, Maple Leafs 2, OT ATLANTA -- Slava Kozlov scored two goals, including the game-winner


"Billy & amp; Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure" (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): In this two-hour movie, Billy and Mandy have a big boogey they need to brush off.

"Billy & amp; Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure" (7 p.m., Cartoon Network): In this two-hour movie,


Study won't affect angioplasties, experts say

Insurers may be the key to getting patients to try drugs first. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Heart patients


Youngstown sells the Erie Terminal building for 375K

The board also approved paying 19,103 more for city hall improvements. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY


Thunder

THUNDER TV schedule Here is the schedule for the Mahoning Valley Thunder's eight home games at


Girard judge sentences California woman to 10 days in jail

GIRARD -- A California woman has been ordered to serve 10 days in jail after initially being charged


Funding sought to fix up 3 houses

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A blighted and abandoned


Dems pit priest and warrior yet again

Opinion: By RONALD BROWNSTEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES In the early returns among the young, computer-savvy


Ungaro to be speaker

Ungaro to be speaker YOUNGSTOWN -- Pat Ungaro, administrator of Liberty Township, will speak in


AUTISM

AUTISM More information If you would to find out more about autism and have access to the


Young lifts W. Virginia to NIT title

The senior was named the tournament's most outstanding player. NEW YORK (AP) -- Frank Young and


Storms leave at least 4 dead

Sixty-five tornadoes were reported Wednesday. HOLLY, Colo. (AP) -- A massive spring storm spawned


ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Goody's 500 Martinsville, Va. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3:30


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Boardman-Canfield Branch, will meet


Tony Snow's faith will sustain him

Opinion: Nobody dislikes Tony Snow. By acclamation, people who know him say the White House press secretary


Thunder keeps fans buzzing at practice

More than 200 attended Thursday session at the Chevrolet Center. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Artist's chocolate sculpture of Jesus angers Catholics

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Easter season unveiling of an anatomically correct chocolate sculpture of Jesus


Cleveland, Orlando to visit China in October

The Cavs will play two exhibition games in Asia. SHANGHAI, China (AP) -- LeBron James and the


Elizabeth Edwards shows true character

Opinion: BOSTON -- What I keep remembering during the long conversation about cancer and politics, about


Front and center(s): Big men square off

Ohio State's Greg Oden faces a big test against Georgetown. ATLANTA (AP) -- One year ago, it was


"Admitting the mistake will facilitate a solution to the problem."

Opinion: "Admitting the mistake will facilitate a solution to the problem." Manouchehr Mottaki Iran's


Board to vote on porn designation

Use of the domain name would be voluntary. LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- On the eve of a key vote


More than 50 workers, officials arrested in raids

One company is considering legal action against the temp agency. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Immigration


Spring Training STANDINGS

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Detroit2010.667 Texas1511.577


House passes Democratic budget plan

Twelve Democrats voted against the proposal. WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats pushed their


Fantasia brings the green to 'Purple'

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Fantasia Barrino's fans know the R & amp;B diva as a one-named


AGENDA SATURDAY3/31

Agenda Saturday United Board of Education, special work session, 8 a.m., high school


Strickland plan upsets business organizations

Mahoning vendors would lose money under the governor's proposed budget. By MARC KOVAC VINDICATOR


Valley educators question how plan would affect their districts

Tax rates and teacher contracts are tough issues that would have to be addressed. VINDICATOR STAFF


Sunday's editions will feature funny, wild April Fools' pranks

Sunday is April Fools' Day, so we invite you to check out the special treatment staff writer David


Chrysler, Sirius Radio team up for venture

Satellite TV for vehicles will cost 470, plus 7 a month. DETROIT (AP) -- Coming soon to a


Union offer formed basis for contract with hospital

Negotiations between Forum and the Youngstown General Duty Nurse Association are at a standstill.


the scoop

the scoop friendly feet As every girl knows, good shoes are hard to find. And by "good" we mean


After the president's veto, the Iraq debate begins anew

Editorial: President Bush has the constitutional right to do what he says he will do: veto a supplemental


GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday's events

LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Lorena Ochoa took her first step toward


Research focuses on brain function in paying attention

The two types of attention originate in different ways. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Spot a bear in the


National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


Warren seeking go-getter for post

Warren needs pride in itself to be revitalized, a union leader says. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


She turns deaf ear to plea for harmony

Dear Annie: My younger sister, "Tara," has basically cut off all ties with our family, because she


thursday's nba summarY

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARY BULLS 83, PISTONS 81 DETROIT (81)--Prince 10-20 4-4 26, Maxiell 2-4 0-3


Mears starts slow after team switch

He's struggling in his first year with Hendrick Motorsports. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon


Chinese missile test highlights concerns over debris in space

The missile destroyed a weather satellite in space. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS BEIJING -- Scientists


Crews extinguish fires in Farmington, Champion

FARMINGTON -- Trumbull County fire department crews responded to two fires in separate communities


Ohio-made Fido robot to find bombs in Iraq

DAYTON (AP) -- The military -- increasing its reliance on robots in war -- soon will use explosive-


Fatherhood has Gordon thinking of future changes

The four-time Cup champion's daughter will be born this summer. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- This much


Take the 5th, take a hike

Opinion: New York Daily News: Incriminating herself? She's worried about incriminating herself? That's a hell


Major Indoor Soccer League

MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE WLPct.GB x-Detroit1711.607-- x-Philadelphia1612.5711


Sabathia expects to start Tribe opener

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Cleveland Indians ace C.C. Sabathia expects to be ready for opening day


Iranians: Government should have released female sailor

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Faye Turney's plight has touched Iranians, too: On the streets of Tehran on


Bulls inch closer to Pistons for Eastern Conference lead

CHICAGO (AP) -- Kirk Hinrich hit two of three free throws with 2.8 seconds left, and the Chicago


Senate approves war-funding bill

The outcome was expected after Republicans failed to get language removed. CHICAGO TRIBUNE


Ursuline topples Boardman; Mooney stops Mineral Ridge

Champion, Canfield and West Branch each earned shutout victories. BOARDMAN -- A four-hit, four-run


Ex-sheriff's officer sentenced for drugs

The drug charges were almost four years old. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Anesthesia risk worries scientists

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Anesthesia can be harmful to the developing brain, studies on animals suggest,


TYPES

TYPES Various missions The U.S. military uses several types of robots for a variety of missions


ABC moves sitcom to avoid 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- ABC is taking the unusual step of scheduling a new sitcom, "Notes From the


Downtown eateries, bars hope for strong Thunder impact

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- When it comes to sports in this area,


HIGH FIVE

high five Top five by sales this week television 1. "American Idol" (Tuesday), Fox. 2.


& lt;B & gt;CHIPPS, & lt;/B & gt; James A. & amp;#147;Chick

& lt;B & gt;CHIPPS, & lt;/B & gt; James A. & amp;#147;Chick & amp;#148;


Ohio budget to raise funds for WRTA\

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Western Reserve Transit Authority


Ward meet moved to Springfield

The track at East Palestine is being replaced so Saturday's meet was moved. NEW MIDDLETOWN --


Sanchez shows signs of being ready sooner

He may not make the season opener, but could play in the team's first series. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)


World Swimming Championships Results

World Swimming Championships Results By The Associated Press Thursday At Melbourne, Australia


YSU begins with basics

The Penguins won't put on full pads until Saturday morning. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


ATP-WTA Tour Sony Ericsson Open

ATP-WTA Tour Sony Ericsson Open At The Key Biscayne, Fla. Purse: Men, 3.45 million (Masters);


Stock Listing of Local Interest

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.31 --.09 Avalon Holdings,17.19.02 Clear


MOTOR SPORTS ROUNDUP News and notes

Everyone misses the boss: Like everyone else at Bobby Hamilton Racing, 20-year-old Chase Miller


President shows his softer green side

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- It is a classic means of redemption for the spurned. Sojourn in the wilderness for a


Phantoms need win for top mark

The first 100 fans Saturday will receive a free ticket to the Thunder's opener. BOARDMAN -- The


It's a godsend: Dying dog gets another chance at life

Humane officials said they want to find the owner of the dog. SALEM -- Lazarus, the dog, is


Ads placed in BMV notices spark suits in several states

Imagitas told the court it wants the nine lawsuits consolidated into one. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Who is going to go: Simon or Sanjaya?

If the awful Sanjaya wins, the show's premise will be turned on its ear. By CHRIS ROVZAR NEW


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Shannon McGlynn and Bryan Stacy, Bessemer, Pa., boy, March 22.


Pet owners' calls over tainted food overwhelm FDA

Web sites have reported thousands of pet deaths believed caused by contaminated food. ST. LOUIS


WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK

WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK Downtown Youngstown Restaurants and bars in downtown Youngstown and


northfield results

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 13th--Laughing Is An Art2.602.202.10 My Dads The


Former aide implicates Gonzales

The testimony only raised more questions, Sen. Arlen Specter said. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS


Slain girl's father says he may run for office in Florida

Mark Lunsford is formerly of Springfield, Ohio. HOMOSASSA, Fla. (AP) -- After his 9-year-old


WYFX to tape delay games

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- FOX television affiliate WYFX Channel 17/62


Data theft believed to be largest security breach

The number of records accessed could still climb higher. BOSTON (AP) -- A hacker or hackers stole


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A 9 6 5 K 7 3 8 4 2 10 5 3 WEST EAST Q 7 2 4


Liberty meal flight ends in plane crash

The airplane owner said the engine just stopped before the crash landing. By TIM YOVICH


THURSDAY'S RESULTS

THURSDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 14, Wilson 4 Ursuline 14, Leetonia 0


Iran suggests trial for captives

Iran offended British leaders by airing a video of the 14 men and one woman. UNITED NATIONS (AP)


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX--Optioned RHP Gavin Floyd and LHP Boone Logan to


Here's some news to tickle your funny bone

Opinion: I think I'm somewhat funny despite the opinions of my family, friends, co-workers, people I deal


Nextel Cup

NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 -- x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb.


Baseball team that lost 5 will play season opener

The Bluffton coach is still recovering from injuries suffered in the bus crash. ASSOCIATED PRESS


IRAQ |Developments

The latest developments in Iraq: Five suicide bombers struck Shiite marketplaces in northeast


Tips for babysitting houseplants

Dear Readers: If you are going to be away for a short time, you need to make plans to care for your


Judge gives robber additional six years

Tisdale also robbed a National City Bank branch twice. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Stalking suspect arrested at Michelle Branch show

Stalking suspect arrested at Michelle Branch show SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- A Maryland man accused of


Business News Digest

REGION Negotiations resume for union at GM plant LORDSTOWN -- Negotiators were back at the table


U.S. official: Russia ramped up its espionage capability

Both sides said the tension is not a return to the Cold War. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Russia has fully


Today is Friday, March 30, the 89th day of 2007. There are 276 days left in the year. On this date in 1981, President Reagan is shot and seriously injured outside a Washington hotel by John W.

Opinion: Today is Friday, March 30, the 89th day of 2007. There are 276 days left in the year. On this date


Howland man to pay 50 fine, court costs

WARREN -- A Howland man convicted of filing a false affidavit with the Trumbull County Board of


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph A. Frigone, 30, of 10495 Carousel Woods Drive, New


Ducks set mark for road wins, down Jackets

Teemu Selanne's four-point night led Anaheim. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Teemu Selanne scored a goal and


A.J. Foyt still has big competitive fire

He hasn't raced in 14 years, but he still enjoys being involved in the sport. By MIKE HARRIS


No bonuses for senior executives

DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp. will not pay annual cash incentive bonuses to its senior


Autism center to begin fund drive

The center services children with autism and special needs. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


JAPAN DEPLOYS ITS FIRST MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM

Japan deploys its first missile defense system TOKYO -- Japan began deploying its first advanced


Finding the sucker in the game

If you want to make money playing poker, find a game with a few suckers, fish, donkeys, live ones,


GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ROUNDUP Bucs & amp; Tribe

Indians 8, Braves 2 KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Fausto Carmona pitched six hitless innings and the


Authorities hear two versions of what caused morning accident

Was it a pothole or a crash? By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CAMPBELL -- No one


LIQUOR CONTROL

LIQUOR CONTROL The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit


Iran still hot topic at summit

Arab countries are concerned about an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS


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