News for February 19, 2008

Harding demolition proceeds but facade would remain

WARREN — The board of education unanimously voted Tuesday night to ask its architects for a plan to

Salem mayor considers options including veto

SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said he will consider his options now that council has eliminated the

Concert benefits family of fire victims

YOUNGSTOWN — Gwendolyn McCall recalled how her great-granddaughter Ranaisha Crawford, 8, loved music

Clinton says she’s ready to be commander-in-chief

YOUNGSTOWN — Hillary Rodham Clinton fired up the Youngstown crowd with talk about “getting America

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Pavlik likely to face Duddy

Pavlik likely to face Duddy.

Route 62 reopens after truck mishap

GREEN — U.S. Route 62, just south of state Route 165 (West South Range Road), was reopened at about

CIC officials reviewing mission

YOUNGSTOWN — Despite the national real estate pinch, it’s a seller’s market in downtown Youngstown,

Facing deficit, trustees to discuss layoffs

BOARDMAN — Trustees’ calls for higher health care contributions and lower wages from employees

YSU didn’t charge Obama campaign

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University didn’t charge the Barack Obama campaign anything for the

Candidates’ security is a local police concern

YOUNGSTOWN — Though presidential candidates’ close-up security falls to Secret Service agents, local

Struthers stadium bids too high

STRUTHERS — A glitch has developed in Phases 2 and 3 of renovation of Struthers High School’s

Crowd awaits Hillary, fills Chaney gym

YOUNGSTOWN — It’s 7:30 p.m. and the crowd is still streaming into Chaney High School gymnasium,

On-line school to hold virtual information session

YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Connections Academy, an online charter school, will hold a virtual information

Aey asks federal court to act on ballot issue

YOUNGSTOWN — David P. Aey has filed a motion in federal court for a temporary restraining order

ODOT says avoid U.S. Route 62 in Green Twp. after accident

ODOT says avoid U.S. Route 62 in Green Twp. after accident GREEN — U.S. Route 62, just south of

Boy charged in unauthorized entry

AUSTINTOWN — A 16-year-old South Raccoon Road boy faces juvenile charges of aggravated burglary and

Gephardt stumps for Clinton in Warren

WARREN — Richard Gephardt, former minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, will speak

Passport fair coming to Niles post office

NILES — A special Passport Fair sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service is coming to Niles. Passport-

15 Ohio legislators endorse Obama for president

COLUMBUS — Sixteen state legislators, including three from the Mahoning Valley, today endorsed

Shuttle service provided for Clinton rally

Shuttle service provided for Clinton rally YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district will provide free

Bazetta arrest two after 4 1/4-hour chase

BAZETTA – Two Warren men police arrested after a four-and-a half hour foot chase will be arraigned

Local authors have book-signing Saturday

Local authors have book-signing Saturday BOARDMAN — Canfield authors Kimberly Lisowski and Andrea

Regional Chamber hosts Trumbull Co. sheriff candidate’s forum Thursday

Regional Chamber hosts Trumbull Co. sheriff candidate’s forum Thursday YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional

RMI parent company sets sales records

WEATHERSFIELD — The parent company of RMI Titanium Co. set a record for sales and posted higher

Vacant house set afire in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Footprints were found in the snow leading away from a fire intentionally set at 620 W.

Cleanup days set at Girard cemetery

Cleanup days set at Girard cemetery GIRARD — The city cemetery has scheduled a spring cleanup

Pasta Cook-Off planned

Pasta Cook-Off planned WARREN — Blessed Sacrament Church in Warren and the Youngstown Metro

Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba’s leader

HAVANA (AP) — An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba’s president Tuesday after nearly

IHM parish plans raffle

IHM parish plans raffle AUSTINTOWN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will hold its second annual

Fife, Wean Foundation will receive honors

Fife, Wean Foundation will receive honors YOUNGSTOWN — Miriam Fife, victim-rights advocate, and

Sobriety roadblock will be set up Friday in county

A sobriety checkpoint will be held from 10 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday in Mahoning County by

Friends of Scouting schedules breakfast

Friends of Scouting schedules breakfast YOUNGSTOWN — The Friends of Scouting will honor Helen

Congressman English moves his Mercer office

MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County district office of U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, has moved.

Upcoming class reunions

REUNIONS • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 11 a.m. Thursday

Profato says OAC changes benefit member sports

The executive director of the OAC spoke to the Curbstone Coaches on Monday. BOARDMAN — As the

YSU hockey team finishes with loss

YSU Hockey team finishes with loss BOARDMAN — The Youngstown State hockey team finished the

Yankees Andy Pettitte repeats HGH apology, hasn’t spoken to Clemens

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andy Pettitte repeated his apologies over and over again, saying he had

Niles, Southeast click in meet

The Red Dragons bounced Salem while the Pirates ousted Crestwood in sectional play. BOARDMAN

Crosby skates at full speed

Crosby skates at full speed Sidney Crosby enjoyed his best and most demanding practice since

Obama kicks off campaign for Ohio at RMI Titanium

Obama wants tax incentives for companies to keep jobs in the U.S. WEATHERSFIELD — Ringed by

Teenagers use day off to visit senior citizens

They also delivered food to residents of Youngstown’s South and East sides. YOUNGSTOWN — A

Eyesore at edge of Newport district to be rehabilitated

Work to repair the building began but stopped in 2005 over an ownership dispute. BOARDMAN — A

Lake Milton volunteer couple honored

COLUMBUS — Murle and Kaye McLaughlin of Lake Milton were honored by Frances Strickland, Ohio’s first

Fitch homecoming queen to vie in state competition

AUSTINTOWN — Michaela Ja’Nese Rhodes, this year’s Austintown Fitch High School homecoming queen, has

Man charged with dog-law violations

YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a 19-year-old man with dog law violations after police said he

Births for 2008-02-19

Area Births

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2008. There are 316 days left in the year. On this date

Can world afford a growing middle class?

Opinion: how he sees it Can world afford a growing middle class? The middle class in poor countries

Firing a missile at falling satellite is a real test

Opinion: Firing a missile at falling satellite is a real test Scripps Howard: It says something about

She is grossed out by uncouth customers’ actions

heloise She is grossed out by uncouth customers’ actions Dear Heloise: I am responding to the

Youngstown Christian, Springfield advance

Brandon Goist scored 20 points for the Tigers. STRUTHERS — Even though the Springfield High

Area class reunions

REUNIONS X Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 11 a.m. Thursday

Man’s claim of Clinton confrontation gets spotlight

Although the man says the ex-president’s elbow hit the man’s face, others at the rally dispute that.

The ironies of politics

Opinion: The ironies of politics EDITOR: How ironic: Consumers fuel the economy and if they’re strapped,

NHL ROUNDUP Monday’s games

NHL ROUNDUP Monday’s games Red Wings 4, Avalanche 0 DENVER — Chris Osgood stopped 18 shots for

Packer helps Ohio State women post 72-56 victory over Purdue

COLUMBUS (AP) — Marscilla Packer scored 16 of her 18 points in the second half to help No. 20 Ohio

COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Top 25 men’s games

No. 12 Georgetown 68, Providence 58 PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Roy Hibbert had 18 points inside, Jonathan

Pa. attorney general warns of shopping scam

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett says there’s a scam going on in

Toy industry plans updated standards to regulate makers

The proposed standards will be voluntary. SAN FRANCISCO — The toy industry, jarred by millions

Physician program not easing shortage, newspaper reports

In the program, foreign-born doctors agree to practice in underserved communities for three years.

School employee has meningitis

WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) — An employee at a school in Greene County has bacterial meningitis. Central

Funeral held for children killed in fire

SIDNEY, Ohio (AP) — Photos of three children who died in a house fire last week sat next to the

Clinton advisers: Obama plagiarized

Obama shrugged off the criticism. DE PERE, Wis. (AP) — Top advisers to Hillary Rodham Clinton

Pittsburgh schools have 12,000 pounds of recalled beef

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh school district is sitting on 12,000 pounds of beef that has been

Are fears about child predators on Net justified?

Several fears were examined by researchers. WASHINGTON — A lot of parental worries about

From the heart

From the heart kA VOLUNTEER project in Youngstown warmed the hearts of the young people who were

‘Big Brother’ comment raises ire of autism group

‘Big Brother’ comment raises ire of autism group NEW YORK — A national autism advocacy group is

Belichick denies taping before 2002 Super Bowl

BOSTON (AP) — Patriots coach Bill Belichick broke his silence on New England’s twin taping

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s finally time for the “American

“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s finally time for the “American Idol” primaries as voters all

38 killed in bombing at Afghan market

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide car bomber killed 38 Afghans at a crowded market Monday,

Wording debate threatens Great Lakes agreement

A small language change in the Senate version is causing the problems. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohioans

High-tech cloth IDs friendly forces

Researchers were given one year to come up with a product. DAYTON (AP) — When Taliban forces

More bosses turn to blogging

Blogging carries risks for executives but has rewards if done right. Angry customers swarmed

WORLD

WORLD Exec: Airlines better prepared for slowdown SINGAPORE — Improved efficiency has helped

Court favors ex-husband in dispute over engagement ring

The appeals court ruled the ex-wife should have determined the ring’s value. ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A

Hospital errors targeted

Medicare is stopping payment to hospitals for preventable errors. WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s a new

Lawsuits target banks tied to subprime loans

The FBI is among those looking for subprime shenanigans. BOSTON (AP) — Regulators are trying to

Vindy.com News Podcast for February 19, 2008

The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, February 18, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.

March primary ideal for absentee voting

Editorial: March primary ideal for absentee voting If the crowds that have attended Hillary Clinton’s and

Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,

Vacant lots cost 8 cities $63M

The total includes lost tax revenue and lost services for the Ohio cities. COLUMBUS (AP) — More

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Ourtimetodan (Nguyen)4.202.802.60 Access to the City

Concert to benefit family of arson victims

YOUNGSTOWN — A benefit concert to raise money for the Crawford family will begin at 7 tonight at

Air Force raises concerns about budget shortfall

An additional $20 billion is needed each year for five years, officials said. WASHINGTON (AP) —

Mentally disabled customer gives her creeps

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Mentally disabled customer gives her creeps

Holmes must face Woods in opener

J.D. Holmes is no pushover: He knocked off Phil Mickelson two weeks ago. MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — J.B.

GOP faces the challenge to unify

Opinion: Star Parker GOP faces the challenge to unify Unity is one of the big themes of the current

Obama sounds good, but words lacking

Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Obama sounds good, but words lacking Watch out, Barack Obama. You’ve hit the

Let American ingenuity solve the power crunch

Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT Let American ingenuity solve the power crunch Maryland’s Allegheny Energy

Agenda of change

The presidential candidate came to Youngstown with a message of hope. YOUNGSTOWN — “I can lead

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Crestview, Beaver Local fall in tournaments

SALEM — Kurt Hamilton tossed in 27 points including seven 3-point goals Monday to lead the Waterloo

Monday's boys basketball tournament results

MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Division I at Canton Civic Center Fitch 53, East

Busch’s strong showing in 500 sends message

He proved that being fired from Hendrick Motorsports didn’t derail his career. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.

Countries split over recognizing Kosovo

Serbia’s government plans no military action. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The U.S. and the European

Musharraf appeals for national unity

Musharraf appeals for national unity ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Pervez Musharraf appealed for

Fitch rallies past East; Chaney ousted, 84-47

The Falcons battled back for a 53-41 win over the Panthers. CANTON — The Austintown Fitch

Black History Month event honors officials

Black History Month event honors officials YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown-Warren Black Caucus and The

TRUMBULL COUNTY Engineer

Candidates’ profiles in response to a Vindicator questionnaire. RANDY SMITH Age: 40. Home:

Blu-ray likely victor in DVD tech battle

One million HD DVD buyers may have the losing technology. TOKYO (AP) — Sony’s Blu-ray technology

Electability likely to play role in Wisconsin primary

MILWAUKEE — Barack Obama says, “I would match up better with John McCain in the general election.”

MLB Spring Training news

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Spring training news Brewers: Pitcher Eric Gagne said he was sorry that

Army recruiter lied to me, deserter says

The 20-year-old decided within a month that she’d made a mistake, and went AWOL. JACKSON TWP.,

Three quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by women (51% or more), for a total

Crosby practices, but can’t play yet

He injured his right ankle Jan. 18 against Tampa Bay. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby enjoyed his

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Coitsville Township trustees, study session at 5:30, regular meeting at 6, town

Bucs tell Mientkiewicz he must play several positions with team

The Pirates told the former Gold Glove first baseman to demonstrate versatility. BRADENTON, Fla.

Newman considers Daytona good start

After scoring the biggest win of his life, he said his goal now is to capture the Sprint Cup.

Blues man guarantees a good time

Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials are coming to Austintown on Saturday. When blues guitarist

NBA trade talks are heating up

The Nets’ Jason Kidd could have a new team by Friday. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Only a few days left in

Marte knows he has to hit

Andy Marte may make the team because the Indians have limited alternatives. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.

Candidates for engineer define differing views

The two men target many issues in the Trumbull race. WARREN — When Trumbull County Engineer

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