See all things ‘Plaid’ on downtown stage

See all things ‘Plaid’
on downtown stage

kEASY STREET Productions presents the nostalgic cult musical “Forever Plaid” at the Ford Family Recital Hall downtown this weekend. Also preview “A Few Good Men,” opening Friday at the Youngstown Playhouse.

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SPORTS

History at Daytona?

kJIMMIE JOHNSON hopes to make history with a third consecutive win at the Daytona 500 today.

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LOCAL

Cops, kids connect

kA CRIMINAL JUSTICE fair brought law enforcement officers together with youths in Youngstown on Saturday. Organizers designed the event to break down stereotypes, even the one about doughnut-loving cops.

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YSU shoots for No. 1
in recycling contest

kYOUNGSTOWN STATE has a shot at placing first in the state and the nation in a 10-week recycling competition, local organizers say.

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BUSINESS

Growth in Girard

kA GIRARD COMPANY that produces ignition systems and controls for engines has taken off with growth in sales and in its work force.

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NATION

Car strikes, kills 8
racing fans in Md.

kA CAR PLOWED into a group of street-racing fans on a Maryland highway Saturday, killing eight people.

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HOME

Bamboo for the feet

kBAMBOO FLOORING is gaining a foothold in contemporary interior design.

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TRAVEL

Vacation in Chicago

kDESPITE its reputation as an ice box in winter. Chicago has many attractions — outdoors and in — to make it an enjoyable winter vacation destination.

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