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Girls regional basketball pairings
TUESDAY Division I at Canton Civic Center Boardman vs. Akron Kenmore, 6:15 p.m.; Howland vs.
Jameson’s No. 1 fan is his father
Throughout his high school wrestling career, Fitch High’s Tony Jameson has had a love-hate
Battered and bloodied, Irishman John Duddy used a late flurry to earn a 10-round majority decision
Battered and bloodied, Irishman John Duddy used a late flurry to earn a 10-round majority decision
Five girls teams advance to regional
The Canton Civic Center will have a definite Mahoning Valley feel to it Tuesday night at the girls
Mahoning County grand jury indictments
YOUNGSTOWN — The following people were indicted by the Mahoning County grand jury on Thursday: •
Poland pupils show can-do spirit with recycling award
POLAND — Second-graders Nick Sabrin and Kaitlyn Battaglia had a secret weapon in their quest to
Youngstown rehires retired worker
YOUNGSTOWN — The city has rehired a recently retired economic development office employee for the
Four from region travel the world to study climate
HIRAM — Four area students are among a group of 19 people from Hiram College about halfway through a
Treasurer candidate assails practice of incumbent
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s system of negotiated real estate tax lien sales profits investors but
Use of paper ballots in Valley may delay results
YOUNGSTOWN — There should be plenty of paper ballots at the polls March 4 in Mahoning and Trumbull
Appointed judges count on Strickland support
YOUNGSTOWN — The two judges appointed by Ted Strickland to seats in Mahoning County hope that some
Austintown cites strip club with zoning violations
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Township Trustee Lisa Oles says the picture of a woman and oversized banner
Uncovering The Past
“It just shakes you. The serial number on the dog tag and the bracelet are the same,” said Raymond
Taking a new look at an old battle yields details, insight
BASTOGNE, BELGIUM — The combat death of a 25-year-old Youngstown soldier 63 years ago, coupled with
Why Clinton over Obama
Opinion: Had you been asked two years ago to name a woman qualified to run for president, one of the first that would have come to mind, regardless of your political leanings, would have been Hillary Clinton.
Brookfield snaps Maplewood’s unbeaten streak in Div. III final
ASHTABULA — Brookfield put four players in double figures and rolled to a 55-40 victory over
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
76ers 101, Heat 96, OT MIAMI — Andre Iguodala scored 24 points and converted a key three-point
J-M’s Pizzuto wins 112 title in district wrestling meet
Santino Pizzuto was one of nine area wrestlers to make the state tourney. MAPLE HEIGHTS — Jackson-
YSU men busted at Buffalo 95-82
The Penguins were taking part in the ESPNU Bracket Buster event. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Think things
Sports news and notes: Bowler remembered, writer lauds Team Pavlik
BOWLING Zitnik remembered by good friend Fanfare: Outstanding citizen, friend, father and
Horizon basketball round-up for Saturday’s other games
No. 16 Drake 71, No. 8 Butler 64 INDIANAPOLIS — Josh Young scored a career-high 25 points,
Senior Day proves to be a winner for Grove City
The Wolverines enjoyed quality team play as they overwhelmed Thiel, 90-48. GROVE CITY, Pa. —
Boardman, Coitsville residents to get letters about septic tanks
The septic pumping reminder program, started 11 years ago, can help prevent costly repairs.
MAC basketball round-up for Saturday’s games
Va. Commonwealth 57, Akron 52 AKRON — Jamal Shuler scored 19 points to lead Virginia Commonwealth.
South Range is unable to stop Rootstown, Mims in district final, 42-30
Monica Mims had 24 rebounds and 11 points to lead Rootstown’s win. MINERAL RIDGE — Rootstown
School bus driver charged with impersonation
ECONOMY, Pa. (AP) — A school bus driver in Beaver County says he told students he was an undercover
Pavlik on the move
Pavlik on the move Kelly Pavlik may not be fighting again until June, but that doesn’t mean he
Man saved from choking death
BOARDMAN — Bystanders and township firefighters saved a life at a township fast-food restaurant.
Food bank's advice on how to help or get help
The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank serves 11 counties, including Lawrence, in southwestern
Serbia’s hard-line leaders blame U.S. for Kosovo, Belgrade violence
Some say Serbia is moving closer toward ally Russia and away from the West. KOSOVSKA MITROVICA,
Plans by Clinton, Obama for billions in new U.S. spending cause worries
Neither candidate, however, has fully explained exactly how their new programs would be financed.
Butler Art Institute to host Warner Bros. exhibition
The Butler Institute of American Art will host a variety of free special events in conjunction with
‘Sopranos’ star in Showtime series
NEW YORK (AP) — Moving beyond Carmella Soprano, Edie Falco has signed on for a Showtime comedy where
Today is Sunday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2008. There are 311 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2008. There are 311 days left in the year. On this date in
Antioch College to close June 30 for next year
Among the liberal school’s graduates are Coretta Scott King, Stephen Jay Gould and Rod Serling.
Area events: Healthy-cooking class, blood pressure screenings
`Healthy-cooking class BOARDMAN — The Ohio Institute of Pain Management is offering a class,
Witherspoon is producer of independent film
Witherspoon is producer of independent film LOS ANGELES — She might be a tad shy about cracking
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Pirates: At Brandenton, Fla., Matt Morris is, in many ways, exactly the type of pitcher Pittsburgh
Best-selling books for the week ending Feb. 16
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Appeal” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “7th Heaven” by James
Poll workers facing greater challenges
Poor training is often a problem, officials say. When things go awry at the voting booth, as
Blazing trails, boosting sales
No vehicle comes close to matching the TrailBlazer in local sales. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Ohioan is youngest female ‘Jeopardy’ champ
CINCINNATI (AP) — A 15-year-old from Cincinnati who appevared on the TV game show “Jeopardy” is the
Presidential race spurs 600 teens to seek jobs at polls
Absentee ballot requests in Mahoning County are up 40 percent over 2004. YOUNGSTOWN — Steven
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FOCAL POINT: Mahoning County bought Oakhill Renaissance Place — the 353,184-
Cuba’s top military men prove loyal to Raul Castro
Maintaining that loyalty is critical, one analyst says. HAVANA (AP) — They are called “Raulistas”
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Amy and John Haroulakis, Niles, girl, Feb. 21. Melanie and Joseph
Weathersfield Board of Education likes idea for gazebo on Route 46
The superintendent wants the beautification group to consult with an architect. MINERAL RIDGE
Report: $3M bid for record collection a fraud
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A winning bid of $3 million for a huge record collection offered by a Ross
Defense fails YSU in 82-66 loss to CSU
The Penguins’ setback in the Horizon League overshadowed Velissa Vaughn’s career-high 28 points.
Titans’ renovated stadium in works
Westminster College officials recently released plans for a $1.7 million stadium renovation project
Bel Duetto to present cabaret dinner show
Bel Duetto to present cabaret dinner show HOWLAND — Bel Duetto, a musical duo featuring former
Pavlik not fighting till June, but slate is busy
He went to see his likely next opponent fight in New York City Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly
Riverboat restaurant starts journey for a $2M makeover
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A 72-year-old riverboat that’s become one of the best-known floating
Boys basketball scores area
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA Tournament Division I at Warrensville Heights High School
Area sports news: YSU baseball team falls, Phantoms to take on Ice Diggers
YSU Baseball team falls ATLANTA — Youngstown State’s Sean Lucas was thrown out at the plate by
Dead linguist’s works save extinct tribe languages
Some American Indians are gathering to practice their language. DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — The first
Governors: Green energy should use black coal
The governors of Ohio and Pennsylvania both support clean-coal technology. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Csigi Gourmet items provide flavor, heat
He shared his hot sauce with friends, who asked for more. EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lars Chigi
Barfield is trying to stay with Tribe
He is being challenged at second base and likely will go to AAA Buffalo. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) —
Cafaro factor figures in races
The county’s purchase of a former hospital to house its offices is a central issue in several
Taste o’ Ireland in New Castle
Lanigan’s is the image of an authentic Victorian-era Irish pub. NEW CASTLE — If you’re sitting
Bus goes over cliff, killing at least 25 on board
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A bus plunged over a cliff Saturday in southern Saudi Arabia, killing at
Youngstown still sees its shadow
Opinion: ERIC PLANEY Youngstown still sees its shadow I always enjoyed the Bill Murray movie “Groundhog
A profile of candidates running in each of the Democratic primary contests for Mahoning County
A profile of candidates running in each of the Democratic primary contests for Mahoning County
New hotspotter has more options for finding Wi-Fi
Around four years ago, I wrote about a little device that had the ability to locate hotspots. A
Decorated pottery tells tale from 1900's
New plans to help women and girls have a better life in places as different as African villages and
Authorities investigate death of woman, 40
Authorities investigate death of woman, 40 HOWLAND — A 40-year-old woman was found dead in a
Congress to study Tomb fixes
At this time, the monument won’t be replaced. WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has blocked the possible
Project aims at creating a green community
Organizers are trying to get residents to reduce their carbon footprint. LEVITTOWN, N.Y. (AP) —
Food bank needs help
The food bank wants help taking on hunger in Lawrence County. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — First, the
Spring Fling will aid charity
Spring Fling will aid charity BOARDMAN — Members of the Welcome Wagon of Canfield are planning a
Water heaters get energy wise
When we asked our 22-year-old nephew Chris about living conditions in Chile, he complained about the
Butler Institute goes Looney Tunes
More than 160 drawings, paintings, celluloids and objects used to make the cartoons will be
Mutation studies shed light on human history
Mutation studies shed light on human history WASHINGTON — We’re all pretty much the same except,
hInterior decor ideas for the avid golfer
hInterior decor ideas for the avid golfer Instead of talking incessantly about the sport, golf
Grove City men turn back Thiel in PAC warmup
The Tomcats, without two starters, suffered a 65-57 loss. GROVE CITY, Pa. — It wasn’t exactly
Going green: getting started on right foot
Preventing the leakage of air from your house is one of the most important things you can do.
Build-it-yourself projects growing in popularity
New magazines and Web sites devoted to tinkerers are springing up. NEW YORK (AP) — What do you do
These veggies keep on giving
Perennial vegetables produce crops for many years without replanting. What if you had to
Youngstown & Mahoning County events for the week of February 24, 2008
YOUNGSTOWN & MAHONING COUNTY Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the MRDD (Mahoning County Board of
Masonic group meetings for the week of February 24, 2008
MASONIC GROUPS tuesday X Miriam Chapter 278,OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
Youngstown needs its levy
Editorial: Youngstown needs its levy We are recommending that Youngstown City School District voters approve
New fronts emerge in civil rights fight
Familiar names like O.J. Simpson and Kanye West are among those drawing attention to the issue.
Helpful tips for caring for fine furs
Helpful tips for caring for fine furs Before buying, determine why you want a fur coat and
Mobil Guide toasts its 50th
Mobil gave five stars to three spas, 17 restaurants and 41 lodgings this year. CHICAGO (AP) — The
Fitch sends five to state tourney
The Falcons’ Tony Jameson is making his fourth straight trip. MASSILLON — Don’t misunderstand.
Sampling of Democratic candidates’ spending proposals
Sampling of Democratic candidates’ spending proposals Here are some of the spending proposals by
Jewelry workshop planned in 2 sessions
Jewelry workshop planned in 2 sessions VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Villa Maria Education and Spirituality
‘Turok’ provides only mild thrills
‘TUROK’ (Touchstone) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 First-person shooter; Rating: M Grade: C
Some tips on what to consume
Some parts of perennial vegetable plants are toxic, so know what you’re eating. Perennial
The larger community has no use for WRTA
Opinion: The larger community has no use for WRTA EDITOR: I agree in part with the writer of a letter
Celebrating Lincoln
Celebrating Lincoln Hodgenville, Ky., has been spruced up in preparation for the two-year national
Army blocks public from files in Web-based library
Army blocks public from files in Web-based library One officials said it’s a case of bureaucracy
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Canfield has best finish at state
The Cardinals were eighth in the state meet and set two school records. CANTON — His high
Newlywed says romance is all but gone
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Newlywed says romance is all but gone Dear
Hall of Fame for Cardinal Mooney banquet scheduled for March 2
Jonelle Lynn Austin (class of 1988), track: The first and only female athlete from Cardinal Mooney
NHL ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games
Senators 4, Penguins 3, OT PITTSBURGH — Daniel Alfredsson scored on a backhander with 3.2 seconds
‘Big 3’ plan hiring spree
Michigan auto plants are expected to hire 36,000 in the next four years. DETROIT — The “Big
Movie moguls started their careers in the greater Youngstown area
YOUNGSTOWN — Long before the legendary Warner brothers — Harry, Sam, Albert and Jack — hit the big
Iranian youth looking for a way out
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Iranian youth looking for a way out TEHRAN, Iran — For the last three
Traficanti, McNally earn confidence of the voters
Editorial: Traficanti, McNally earn confidence of the voters Mahoning County commissioners Anthony Traficanti
Phantoms suffer 5-1 defeat to St. Louis Bandits
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Cal Heeter made 28 saves and St. Louis opened a 4-0 lead midway through the
St. Pat’s posies for raising of the green
St. Pat’s posies for raising of the green POLAND — Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation, 45
Veterans news for the week of February 24, 2008
VETERANS Testimonial dinner BOARDMAN — The AMVETS Department of Ohio is having a testimonial
Don’t count Web portals out just yet
In the 1990s, the Internet portal was the gateway and the gatekeeper to the Web, a place filled with
Resident is giving up on the city after living in Youngstown almost 85 years
Opinion: Resident is giving up on the city after living in Youngstown almost 85 years EDITOR: I am
Listing of garden club event for the week of February 24, 2008
Garden Clubs wednesday X St. Michael Garden Guild will meet at 7 p.m. at the parish hall with
Wildlife group wants zoos, parks to be more green
Wildlife group wants zoos, parks to be more green NEW YORK — Saying it needs to live up to its
Hollywood prepares for Oscar night
The Oscars air tonight at 8 on ABC. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jewels and parties. Stars and stand-ins.
McCain reaches out to GOP governors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Likely Republican presidential nominee John McCain assured GOP governors Saturday
Valley Limelight for February 24, 2008
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements HOWLAND — Lisa Miller of Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer’s Howland
Area career path achievements for the week of February 24, 2008
CAREER PATHS MANUFACTURING Larry Morrison of Batavia, Ill., formerly of Poland, has been named
Tiger, Cink reach Match Play finals
It will be the fourth time in the finals for Woods, but first for Cink. MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Tiger
Valley senior citizens events
senior citizens Brownlee woods X Brownlee Woods Seniors will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Workers’ snooping on data hard for companies to stop
In several cases, it’s not illegal to snoop unless the data is used for crimes. MADISON, Wis.
Turkey bombs Kurds, killing 35 rebels
Two Turkish soldiers also died in Saturday’s fighting. CUKURCA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish warplanes,
Packed with musical skits, ‘Forever Plaid’ satisfies
The show will appeal to audiences of all ages. YOUNGSTOWN — About half way through Easy Street
Area college basketball round-up for Saturday’s other games
MEN Ohio Northern 77, Mount Union 76 ADA — Kurtis Brown made two free throws with 91 seconds
Civil rights activist dies
Civil rights activist dies MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Johnnie Carr, who joined childhood friend Rosa Parks
Michigan State presents coach Tom Izzo his 300th career win
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Raymar Morgan scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half and No. 19
STATE SWIMMING How area athletes fared
BOYS Boardman: Conner O’Halloran, 100-yard freestyle, 13th, 47.67; Mike Barringer, 100 breast,
Spears to be allowed to visit with her sons
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Federline on Friday agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights
HDTV with a rooftop antenna
Q. Is there a way to get HDTV with an old rooftop antenna? A. You can indeed receive and watch
Awaiting tourists, town promotes itself as Abe’s birthplace
Although many might believe the famous president was born in Illinois, he really came from Kentucky.
Next up: Girls regional semifinals
TUESDAY Division I at Canton Civic Center Boardman vs. Akron Kenmore, 6:15 p.m.; Howland vs.
SteelHounds defeated in Colorado, 7-3
LOVELAND, Colo. — The Youngstown SteelHounds fell to the Colorado Eagles Friday, 7-3. The
U.S. sheriffs brace for cuts in funding to fight drugs
The Byrne program has been tainted by corruption and abuse, critics say. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) —
Fugitive of the week for February 24, 2008
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Shawn L. Jones The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Obama’s mailings anger Clinton
Obama responded to the criticism during a rally in Akron. CINCINNATI (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton
Extremists fire blasts in attack on Green Zone
No injuries were reported from the attack. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Extremists fired an explosive
Dale Jr. still has big plans for year
Earnhardt is winless in h is last 63 races, but still is one of the fan favorites. FONTANA, Calif.
Fitch girls JV team wins at Camelot
The Austintown Fitch junior varsity girls team won the Camelot Lanes Invitational recently, edging
Thai Buddhists welcome many to Fla. temple
The golden Buddha statue weighs 5 tons and stands 23 feet tall. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Between
Change a look with right bathroom lights
Vanity lighting is the most crucial in this room. The right bathroom lighting can switch an
More Americans tap into their retirement
Unfortunately, the early withdrawals used to make ends meet do carry risks. Trent Charlton knew
Nation news: Many U.S couples bicker, business owner juggles
NATION Poll: Many U.S. couples bicker over finances NEW YORK — Money can’t buy you love; in
In hard times, swindlers profit
Rocky returns in the stock market and rumblings of a U.S. recession are putting many investors on
CD Reviews: Nada Surf gets 'Lucky,' Mountain Goats have 'Pride'
‘LUCKY’ Nada Surf (Barsuk) Grade: A Nada Surf may still be best known for its 1996 hit
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