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Carmona, Sizemore carry Tribe
CLEVELAND — Fausto Carmona, who emerged from nowhere to win 19 games last season, pitched seven
Crosby scores twice, and Penguins clinch NHL Atlantic
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby scored twice and Evgeni Malkin netted the go-ahead goal for the
Heacock likes progress of Penguins
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock feels his team is getting better every day.
SteelHounds up against the wall
YOUNGSTOWN — An eerie sense of deja vu has gathered over the Chevrolet Centre ice. The last four
YSU baseball team beats Duquesne in 14 innings
STRUTHERS — Sophomores C.J. Morris and Eric Marzec came up with big clutch hits in the bottom of the
LeBron fouls out of Cavaliers’ win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — LeBron James scored 29 points before fouling out for the only the fourth time in
VIDEO | Regional history center slated for downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — A building recognized for its role in the nation’s history will be transformed into a
Canfield manager’s contract extended 3 months
CANFIELD — The contract of City Manager Charles Tieche has been extended three more months.
Niles sewers in bad shape, council told
NILES — Consulting engineers have told the city that some of its concrete sanitary sewer pipes are
Youngstown Council watches finances
YOUNGSTOWN —With the city facing a projected deficit of more than $3 million, council members say
Another sheriff candidate may be disqualified
YOUNGSTOWN — The name of another Mahoning County sheriff’s candidate probably won’t be on the
Girard paint vandals strike buildings, police car
GIRARD — City police are investing vandalism that includes about 30 pieces of property and a police
AVI agrees to pay employees back wages
AVI agrees to pay employees back wages WARREN — AVI Foodsystems of Warren has agreed to pay
Southington man gets 20 years in prison on rape charges
Southington man gets 20 years in prison on rape charges WARREN — A 47-year-old Southington man has
Niles man gets prison term for killing roommate.
Niles man gets prison term for killing roommate. WARREN — A 30-year-old Niles man has been
Niles public meeting on school building plans set for Thursday
Opinion: NILES—The first of three public meetings on proposed major building projects for the Niles public
Indalex closes Niles plant; 23 out of work
Indalex closes Niles plant; 23 out of work NILES — Indalex Aluminum Solutions’ Niles plant has
Home Savings merger nixed
Home Savings merger nixed YOUNGSTOWN — The Solon-based bank that was to be acquired by the parent
Judge sets $1M bond for murder suspect
Judge sets $1M bond for murder suspect YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Robert P. Milich of Youngstown Municipal
DUI roadblock will be set up in Mahoning County Friday night
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct a sobriety
April Fool’s joke story
April Fool’s joke My April Fool’s story happened some years ago. My wife and three children used
Taste of Faiths Festival will take place April 14
BOARDMAN — Taste of the Faiths Festival will take place at 5:30 p.m. April 14 at St. Charles Church
Chili cook-off competition at Vienna Fire Station
VIENNA — Vienna Township Neighborhood Watch will sponsor a spring Police vs. Fire Department Chili
Event for caregivers
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP — Living Lord Lutheran Church, 851 Niles-Cortland Road N.E., is inviting caregivers
Vindy.com News Podcast for April 2, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, April 2, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.
Waste-burning power plant proposed
YOUNGSTOWN — A proposed $235 million waste-burning power plant near Alliance would conserve landfill
Plan for Vegas-style complex OK'd
The CEO wants to bring Vegas-style entertainment to his complex, which will be located near a
55 Youngstown workers take early retirement
The city plans to keep about 10 of the jobs vacant, saving about $650,000 to $750,000 annually in
Youngstown mayor seeks unions' help
The mayor will continue to meet with union officials. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams asked
Fairhaven School reports MRSA infection
Infection of MRSA results in a skin rash with open sores, the superintendent of Fairhaven said.
Police: Chaney cheerleading coach resisted arrest
Yes, it’s possible for a person to be injured when resisting arrest, a policeman testified.
Deputy: Columbiana bomb threats could be work of two
The commissioners will discuss the county’s response. LISBON — Deputies are checking into the
St. E’s clerk files suit over hostage situation
The armed escapee broke the hospital clerk’s wrist, the lawsuit says. YOUNGSTOWN — A St. Elizabeth
Pa. primary highlights rivalry between unions
More AFL-CIO unions support Clinton; more Change to Win unions favor Obama. PHILADELPHIA (AP) —
BASEBALL LINESCORES Springfield 2, Mineral Ridge 0
BASEBALL LINESCORES Springfield 2, Mineral Ridge 0 Mineral Ridge0000000— 010
Ohio looking to bonds, investments to help with road project
Ohio looking to bonds, investments to help with road projects With BC-OH--Ailing Infrastructure-
High water watch in La.
High water watch in La. NORCO, La. — In a sure sign that the Mississippi River is uncommonly high,
A new day for intercountry adoptions
Opinion: We are celebrating a new day for intercountry adoptions — the Hague Convention on Intercountry
Senate leaders advance foreclosure-crisis bill
Republican and Democratic leaders reached common ground on some issues. WASHINGTON (AP) — Under
Bruins overcame a rash of injuries
UCLA showed how strong and deep it was to reach the Final Four. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Howland’s
Study: High rate of autism in preemies
Researchers stressed the study is preliminary. CHICAGO (AP) — A small study of toddlers finds
Thunder needs to avoid a sluggish start Saturday
Mahoning Valley needed a big second-half rally in its season opening win. YOUNGSTOWN — Coach
Who’s LEAVING? Youngstown retirements
Who’s LEAVING? Youngstown retirements Fifty-five workers accepted an early-retirement incentive
Local leaders welcome project
YOUNGSTOWN — Reaction from local leaders who attended the unveiling of a proposal for a waste-
Board expected to OK stadium bids
The stadium renovation is expected to be complete before the start of football season.
Strong wind and a win go well together
Sophomore outfielder Eric Marzec stood out offensively and as a relief pitcher as YSU beat Bowling
Police use cruisers to scare away dogs
YOUNGSTOWN — Police called to a report of vicious dogs bothering customers at a store in the 1800
Stranded passengers must look to Congress for relief
Editorial: Stranded passengers must look to Congress for relief U.S. airlines won a battle the other day in
Cops: 3rd-graders had plot to harm teacher
Three of the children face juvenile charges. WAYCROSS, Ga. (AP) — A group of third-graders plotted
Crimestoppers: Reward for suspect in 2006 homicide
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide from 2006 is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Megan Skaleris and Mark Nommay, Youngstown, boy, March
Iraqi leader blunders in Basra
Opinion: As U.S. personnel hunkered down in Baghdad’s Green Zone under rocket barrages and TV screens flashed
Twice as funny: Logan brings wit to stage, page
The comedian says she works clean. The leap over two decades ago from Hallmark cartoonist-
HAZELNUT MERINGUES WITH ORANGE SHERBET
HAZELNUT MERINGUES WITH ORANGE SHERBET 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1‚Ñ4 teaspoon cream of
Rock band dumps lead singer Weiland
Rock band dumps lead singer Weiland Velvet Revolver founding members Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt
Society’s safety net needs mending
Opinion: Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey once asked, “If Social Security is such a great program, why
Motivation has Eagles soaring in CHL playoffs
Colorado posted its third straight win over the SteelHounds Tuesday, 4-1. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
UConn, Tennessee reach Final Four
Both the Huskies and Lady Vols struggled in regional final wins. GREENSBORO, N.C. —
Ursuline, Struthers post softball shutouts
Cori Pavlicko pitched a six-hitter in Lowellville’s 6-5 win over Sebring. NEWTON FALLS — Casey
Basra blunder: A move by Iraq’s prime minister inflamed violence in the port city, was ill-
Opinion: Basra blunder: A move by Iraq’s prime minister inflamed violence in the port city, was ill-timed,
Ohio infrastructure projects face skyrocketing inflation
State lawmakers don’t agree with Gov. Strickland’s bond-issue plan to pay for the projects.
‘Jane and the Dragon’ brings Taylor’s genius to kids TV
The Oscar winner’s children act as critics. LOS ANGELES — He’s the special effects wizard who
“Autism Every Day” (8 p.m., Sundance): This documentary chronicles the everyday lives of
“Autism Every Day” (8 p.m., Sundance): This documentary chronicles the everyday lives of eight
The mission of the Mahoning County Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities Board is to
The mission of the Mahoning County Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities Board is to
Low profit margins on gasoline leave station owners struggling
Low profit margins on gasoline leave station owners struggling Companies all along the supply
Suspect surrenders
Suspect surrenders YOUNGSTOWN — Reginald Everson, charged in a homicide Sunday on the city’s South
NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s games
Hornets 98, Magic 97 ORLANDO, Fla. — Peja Stojakovic hit a 3-pointer and three free throws in the
Indiana to hire Marquette’s Tom Crean as basketball coach
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University will hire Marquette’s Tom Crean as its basketball coach
Buckeyes in title game
Buckeyes in title game Ohio State rolled out to a big first half lead, then weathered
Ohio State ousts Ole Miss, to face UMass for NIT title
Jamar Butler and Evan Turner led the Buckeyes ith 17 points apiece. NEW YORK — Ohio State will
NHL Roundup | Tuesday’s games
Capitals 4, Hurricanes 1 WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his league-leading 63rd goal and got
Mother belittles her use of antidepressant medicine
Dear Annie: At 23, I’m finally finding peace and happiness in my life, taking time to enjoy friends
MLB Roundup | Tuesday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Blue Jays 2 NEW YORK — Chien-Ming Wang shut down Toronto for seven
YSU Roundup: Sulskis is picked
ysu Sulskis is picked YOUNGSTOWN — YSU freshman guard Vytas Sulskis was named to the
CHL Playoffs: SteelHounds vs. Colorado
March 28: Colorado 6, SteelHounds 4 March 29: Colorado 5, SteelHounds 0 Tuesday: Colorado 4,
Martinez’s injury is not serious; he’s day-to-day
He has only a mild strain of his left hamstring sustained in Monday’s opener. CLEVELAND — The
Average salaries top $3 million
The Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez makes more than the entire Florida Marlins roster. NEW YORK (AP) —
Memphis players young when they last met UCLA
Chris Douglas-Roberts said the Tigers have come too far to consider the Final Four a quick one-and-
Probe continues into stabbing and shooting
Police found no evidence of road rage along state Route 11. HOWLAND — Charges will most likely
Agency receives grant
Agency receives grant YOUNGSTOWN — Protestant Family Service has received a $5,534 grant from the
County sues over sewer plan
County officials say they believe the issue can be resolved through negotiations. LORDSTOWN —
Pavlik to retire (April fool)
Kelly says he needs his fans at the June 7 title bout YOUNGSTOWN — It was perfectly scripted
WASHINGTON — The Treasury department’s elaborate plan to restructure the regulation of
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The Treasury department’s elaborate plan to restructure the regulation of the nation’s
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto at N.Y. Yankees, ppd., Rain Kansas City 5, Detroit 4,
Lariccias to receive YSU award
The university has been the single largest recipient of the couple’s generosity. YOUNGSTOWN — Tony
Big sales drops hit automakers
An analyst says the Lordstown plant is lucky it’s making passenger cars. DETROIT (AP) — Automakers
Jayhawks may lack superstar, but little else
Kansas is like a swarm of bees, swat one and three others will sting you. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) —
Reader shares grandma’s recipe
Dear Heloise: As I read your recipe for Bootlegger Beans, what came to mind was what my grandmother
Independent truckers stage fuel protests
Some refused to haul deliveries, and others slowed to a crawl on highways. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) —
Historical society meets
Historical society meets GIRARD — Girard Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil Water Conservation District board, 6:30 p.m., 850 Industrial
AF2 AWARDSFlbThunder’s Tackmann named
BOARDMAN — John Tackmann of the Thunder was named af2 ironman of the week. Tackmann, a rookie from
area college results
area college results baseball Muskingum 2, Bethany 0 — Bethany is 5-10. Muskingum is 11-7.
Williams sweeps past Henin easily
Serena won 6-2, 6-0 in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — On a
Nurturing style earns honor for teacher
Tapping into their curiosity is the key, the teacher said. MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Macedonian
National City Corp. reviews its options
There is a rumor the bank wants to find a buyer. CLEVELAND (AP) — National City Corp., a
Congress presses oil execs on record-high fuel prices
The executives argued their profits are in line with other industries. WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t
March: a wet and snowy month
Most of last month’s snow fell on three days. YOUNGSTOWN — It wasn’t your imagination — March
Coalition leader takes steps to curb underage drinking
A law change would hold adults accountable for allowing or participating in underage drinking.
Creamer still seeking her first major win
She’s only 21 and she’s been consistently good everywhere but at the majors. RANCHO MIRAGE,
Defibrillator or CPR? Choice comes down to cost
Defibrillators in the home can be valuable, experts say, but can cost around $1,000. CHICAGO (AP)
YSU softball splits with Niagara
CANFIELD — The Youngstown State softball team (3-15) set a school record for hits (19) and home runs
Mahoning County marriage licenses and courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Violi, 34, of 681 Coitsville Road, Campbell,
Repaying an ally
Repaying an ally Miami Herald: Saman Kareem Ahmad risked his life as a translator for U.S. forces
ON THE FAIRWAYS | This weekend’s golf events
LPGA TOUR Kraft Nabisco Championship Rancho Mirage, Calif. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
NFL to allow headset for defense unit
But only one player with the device can be on the field at a time. PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Taking
Food Sales and Dinners: Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, will sell homemade dinners
A jury verdict away from death
Opinion: I almost died for someone else’s crime. Had the jury listened to the prosecutor, I would have been
Rooty toot toot
Rooty toot toot Shoppers are seeing a lot more salsify in markets and grocery stores this year.
UConn freshman heads AP All-America team
Maya Moore joined repeaters Candace Parker and Courtney Paris. Connecticut’s Maya Moore became
SCHEDULE Final Four
At The Alamodome San Antonio Semifinals Saturday Memphis (37-1) vs. UCLA (35-3), 6:07 p.m.
A perfectly imperfect concoction
The hostess keeps many a sharp arrow in her quiver. Dependable vinaigrette. Clever sandwich.
Wecht jury sets its own schedule for deliberations
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The jury deciding celebrity pathologist Cyril Wecht’s fate hasn’t been locked in a
Britain delays troop withdrawal as Iraqi death toll soars by 50%
Much of the increase in deaths was the result of government forces’ fighting Shiite militiamen in
Study: Youngstown 11th least-costly
The study ranked midsize cities on costs of doing business. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown ranked the
Gas drilling OK’d in state forests
The decision ends a five-year-old moratorium on shallow gas wells. HARRISBURG (AP) — Despite
Confidence of UNC’s Thomas is off charts
The guard’s situation has changed dramatically in the past month. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Quentin
This past month was the wettest March and fourth-snowiest.
This past month was the wettest March and fourth-snowiest. PRECIPITATIONSNOW 1. 6.38 inches,
Today is Wednesday, April 2, the 93rd day of 2008. There are 273 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, April 2, the 93rd day of 2008. There are 273 days left in the year. On this date
Childress Racing to add fourth car next season
No driver has been selected yet, but General Mills will be the sponsor. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
MRDD program lets personalities bloom
T“The women kept going out, so we started our own men’s club so we could go out too,” said Dukes of
Notebook: SteelHounds vs. Eagles
Coming up: Game 4 will be played Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Hot dogs will be sold for $1. If necessary,
NFL Roundup: News and notes
Broncos QB rips troubled WR: Jay Cutler has had it with all the drama and headlines surrounding top
Salem mayor, councilman set aside their differences
The law director said that a recall law didn’t apply to the city. SALEM — Republican Mayor
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