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Hubbard Council suspends raises for 2 workers
HUBBARD — City council has stopped pay raises ordered by the mayor for two city employees. Council
Three men file as independents to oppose Wellington for sheriff
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Sheriff Randall A. Wellington faces the challenge of three former
Brothers get federal prison time for growing, distributing marijuana
Brothers get federal prison time for growing, distributing marijuana LIBERTY — Two brothers are
Harding preservation committee needs more time for high school recommendation
Harding preservation committee needs more time for high school recommendation WARREN — Committee
Canfield’s Popovec named All-Ohio first team
Senior Kate Popovec of Canfield High School has been named to the Division II girls basketball All-
Council approves extension agreement for parking at Chevy Center
Council approves extension agreement for parking at Chevy Center YOUNGSTOWN — City council agreed
Creekside Fitness owner mulling decision to take over Club South
Creekside Fitness owner mulling decision to take over Club South BOARDMAN — The owner of Creekside
Federal funds to help fight drug crimes in Mahoning Valley
Federal funds to help fight drug crimes in Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley’s
Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in murder case
A Youngstown man pleads guilty to manslaughter in a November killing.
Violence, abuse mar juvenile detention centers
COLUMBUS (AP) — The violence is provoked by the simplest things: a lunch tray mix-up, a snatched
Need a ride to vote early today? Call the Baptists
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio State Baptist Convention and other community partners are sponsoring free
Jameson, Powell in sync with each other
A special relationship that developed between wrestler and coach helped make a state multi-champ.
Notebook SteelHounds
Road trip: The SteelHounds’ final road trip of the season begins Friday at 9:05 p.m. with a game
Fitch wrestling coach is inducted
Brett Powell joined the state hall of fame in his sport. COLUMBUS — Fitch High wrestling coach
TICKETS Boardman girls basketball
Tickets for Boardman’s state semifinal game against Lakota West will be on sale in the athletic
Quinn won’t be idle as QB
The Browns’ backup quarterback doesn’t plan on carrying a clipboard again. CLEVELAND (AP) —
James dominates final minutes
LeBron James scored 27 points as Cleveland defeated Chicago. CLEVELAND — An arena in need of an
Witness sought in girls’ killing
The arson-homicide is being featured on Crime Stoppers. YOUNGSTOWN — You don’t just toss a
Counting votes: It’s no quick task
The number of absentee ballots is much higher than in 2004. YOUNGSTOWN — If you want to find
WRTA levy would restore some services
The levy would generate about $7.5 million annually. YOUNGSTOWN — After drastic service
Housing pieces of the past: Museum will honor history
The original foundation and walls of the 1825 log house are under roof at a new location.
Red Cross, Angels offer pet first-aid training
Red Cross, Angels offer pet first-aid training CANFIELD — The American Red Cross and Angels for
Violence, abuse is a problem in Ohio’s juvenile detention centers
The state institutions have resembled adult prisons. COLUMBUS (AP) — The violence is provoked by
Fleury backstops Pens’ win
The goalie played for the first time since spraining his ankle almost three months ago. PITTSBURGH
U.S. should keep crack criminals in prison
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT U.S. should keep crack criminals in prison The U.S. Sentencing Commission
Oil drives Russia’s support of Serbia
Opinion: GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Oil drives Russia’s support of Serbia WASHINGTON — Since the end of
Wins would benefit Hill
It’s too bad the Horizon League did away with the play-in game of its basketball tournaments a
Shields Road station temporarily closes
Layoffs have caused firefighter shortages in Boardman. BOARDMAN — The township fire chief
Younger generation lacks drive, literally
Opinion: DALE McFEATTERS Younger generation lacks drive, literally WASHINGTON — One of those studies has
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Crash on I-80 kills Youngstown woman
LIBERTY — A woman was killed in a one-car accident on Interstate 80 in Liberty Township, the Ohio
LeBron leads Cavs past Bulls
LeBron leads Cavs past Bulls LeBron James scored 37 points and took over down the stretch to lead
One bouquet goes a long way when company is coming
heloise One bouquet goes a long way when company is coming Dear Heloise: When I’m having guests
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Steve Will Buck The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
WOMEN’S COLLEGE ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
No. 18 Ohio State 74, Northwestern 50 COLUMBUS — Marscilla Packer scored 17 of her 21 points in
Texas and Ohio could send final message
Opinion: Carl Leubsdorf Texas and Ohio could send final message Appearing on NBC’s “Saturday Night
mountaineer results
mountaineer results late saturday 5th—Pepee the (Feliciano)10.606.402.80 Two Cobras
worth a look
worth a look AUCTIONS X Happy Hearts Tamburitzans will hold a Chinese auction Saturday at St.
TODAY
TODAY 12:30 p.m. (FSN Pitt) NHL: “Inside Penguins Hockey.” 2 p.m. (FSN Ohio) College basketball:
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Orlando 118, New York 92 Utah 113, Memphis 92 San Antonio 96, Milwaukee 94
“It’s nice just to be here with all the guys and just mucking in as one of the
Opinion: “It’s nice just to be here with all the guys and just mucking in as one of the lads.” Britain’s
Today is Monday, March 3, the 63rd day of 2008. There are 303 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, March 3, the 63rd day of 2008. There are 303 days left in the year. On this date in
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Sunday: The Hartford native came up with highest finish of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season — 26th
Don’t try to dazzle her with foolish lie
Annie’s Mailbox Don’t try to dazzle her with foolish lie Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I
Pavlik, youth back Hillary at Valley rally
The best fighters are those with experience, the Youngstown boxer told Clinton and the crowd.
Don’t miss the chance to vote, and don’t forget your ID
Editorial: Don’t miss the chance to vote, and don’t forget your ID Normally on the day before an election we
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 3, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, February 29, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Els snaps PGA drought with Honda Classic win
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — This time, Ernie Els could enjoy someone else’s final-round misfortune.
In Ohio, Obama responds to stepped-up attacks
Both Clinton and Obama were in Ohio on Sunday to make last-minute pitches to voters. WESTERVILLE,
Will boomers find insurance bridge?
More insurers are providing health policies for those too young for Medicare. DALLAS — “Making
Columbiana County ready to respond to school shootings
Local law enforcement agencies already have response plans. SALEM — Columbiana County law
Post-Feb. 2 commitment was defining moment for Spartans
Following a 27-point loss to North Canton Hoover, Boardman’s girls pushed the reset button. A
Unhappy Hughes booed as Bull back in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Larry Hughes was unhappy in Cleveland, even when the Cavaliers went to the NBA
‘Zombie debt’ can haunt years later
The collection agencies target consumers who have recovered financially. MELVILLE, N.Y — After
Laker regrets steroids
The ex-Scrappers manager told the media of the pain he has caused his family. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., Ellsworth Township Hall, U.S. Route
Wynonna Judd survived tornado in Tennessee
Wynonna Judd survived tornado in Tennessee FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Wynonna Judd knows what the
SCHEDULE Prep basketball
GIRLS Friday Division I state semifinal Value City Arena, Columbus Boardman vs. W. Chester Lakota
Top-ranked Tennessee tops Kentucky
No. 4 UCLA beat Arizona, which is in danger of snapping its streak of NCAA appearances.
A closer look at Visa’s initial public offering
SAN FRANCISCO — Visa Inc.’s upcoming initial public offering is shaping up to be this year’s hottest
Car title lenders fly under radar
Car title loans can be more disastrous than payday loans. MONTVALE, Va. (AP) — The Dodge pickup
Yao’s status concerns Chinese
The Olympics will be the biggest thing that ever happened to Chinese sports. Right now, Yi Jianlian
Baseball team marks crash anniversary
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Bluffton University played its season-opening baseball game Sunday afternoon
NATION
NATION Poll: Business casual is what many favor NEW YORK — Watch out power suit. In the office,
In a survey, 28 percent of U.S. residents said that they save at least 10 percent of their income,
In a survey, 28 percent of U.S. residents said that they save at least 10 percent of their income,
NOTEBOOK NASCAR
Stewart limps off: Two-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart bruised his foot, but was otherwise fine
THE LIBERTY TREE
THE LIBERTY TREE A branch of history Tucked away in a back corner of Chris Tyner’s showroom at
‘Amsterdam’ pilot needed a fix, got it
A show with an immortal detective? Here it is. NEW YORK — New York is a city in constant flux.
“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s time to say
“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s time to say “hasta la vista” to Season
NHL ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
Oilers 4, Blue Jackets 3, SO EDMONTON, Alberta — Ales Hemsky scored the only goal of the shootout
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Times, London, Feb. 20: The triumphant opposition must not overplay its election
Bad fences make ...
Bad fences make ... St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Boeing’s glitchy “virtual fence” may go the way of
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