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Kennedy Catholic advances in PIAA
Kyle Randall scored 21 points and had eight assists leading Kennedy Catholic High School to a 59-46
Buckeyes keep NCAA hopes alive
Othello Hunter, one of Ohio State’s worst free throw shooters, hit two foul shots and made a big
Hubbard cemetery wants decorations removed
HUBBARD — Hubbard Union Cemetery is asking that all winter decorations be removed from graves by
Grand jury gets torture case
WARREN – A father and son have been bound over to a Trumbull County grand jury in connection with
Execs meet on Club South situation
BOARDMAN — Business executives trying to reopen Club South had a productive meeting Tuesday but
Teamsters trustee oversees Local 377
YOUNGSTOWN — The Teamsters have appointed a trustee to oversee the daily operations of Local 377
Canfield city faces civil rights suit
YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court against the city of
Big Ben strikes for $102 million
The Steelers quarterback signed an eight-year contract extension. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Talk about a
WVU tops Pitt by 14 in rematch
Penn State has Wisconsin and Indiana looming this week. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Joe Alexander
Indians notebook
Martinez a hit on defense, too: Victor Martinez is an All-Star catcher because of his bat, but the
Canfield’s Popovec is first-team all-Ohio
COLUMBUS — Senior Kate Popovec of Canfield High School has been named to the Division II girls
Palermo helps Bethany win PAC, gain NCAA berth
Carey Palermo, an Ursuline graduate, is a good shooter and playmaker. BETHANY, W.Va. — Presidents’
Owner of Creekside courts Club South
The former Mahoning County commissioner is unsure what would happen to the closed health club’s
Time line has council, Harding preservation committee at odds
The construction manager says Harding can be razed in phases, but it will cost more money.
Three file to run against sheriff
Other independent candidates filed for Mahoning prosecutor and an Ohio House seat. YOUNGSTOWN
Struthers schools set 2nd round of bidding for football stadium
Changes include switching from electric to gas heat and eliminating a row of bleachers.
Lawyer in drug-death case seeks delay in suit
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The attorney for a boy charged in criminal and civil court with providing a drug
‘Covenant with the Community’
Representatives of Youngstown, the city’s school district, school district unions and Youngstown
Jackson-Milton pupils accept flag from military pen pals
The youngsters also are preparing to brighten the soldiers’ Easter holiday. NORTH JACKSON —
Council suspends raises for 2 workers
Hubbard council members say they did not give permission for the raises to be granted.
Spartans find ways to win
YOUNGSTOWN — During an incredible tournament run that includes an overtime victory, a critical last-
NASCAR ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Allmendinger to sit out Atlanta: Mike Skinner will replace AJ Allmendinger at Red Bull Racing for
Petitioning legislators
Petitioning legislators BOARDMAN — The township’s Web site includes downloadable letters to state
AT A GLANCE Boardman basketball
What: Girls Division I state tournament Where: Value City Arena at the Schottenstein Center,
The Youngstown Effect
Youngstown is not only a focal point for the presidential candidates, but also for journalists.
Man gets plea deal in 2007 murder
The defendant has promised to testify against three others in the case. YOUNGSTOWN — Edward E.
Valley gets money to fight crime
A bill pending in Columbus would allow court costs to fund drug task forces. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Sharon man appeals deportation action
The Sharon Steel retiree is among 80 to 100 U.S. citizens who could be deported over Nazi ties.
AT A GLANCE Boys regional basketball
DIVISION I Where: Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University. If you go: I-80 (turnpike) West
INDEPENDENTS Who filed
INDEPENDENTS Who filed The deadline for candidates running in the November general election as
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Jackson-Milton school board, special board meeting, 6 p.m., elementary building.
HARDING HIGH SCHOOL Committee members Members of the Warren G. Harding Respect Committee are:
Anthony Paylavlas, vice president of AVI Food Systems Inc. and selected by Harding preservation
A double homicide/arson is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A double homicide/arson is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Two
Anderson earns MVP in YSU win
The Penguins’ indoor track team won the Horizon League title. KENT — Field MVP Bethany Anderson,
Parents criticize school spending
One parent urged the administration to involve the community before making any consolidation
Tribe’s Francisco talented, but likely headed to farm
The 26-year-old outfielder appears headed to Triple-A Buffalo for the fourth year. DUNEDIN, Fla.
Chevy Centre parking contract extended
YOUNGSTOWN — City council agreed to a temporary contract extension with a company to provide parking
Police, fire personnel save life
BOARDMAN — Township safety services combined efforts last month to help save the life of a church
Pot operation lands 2 behind bars
LIBERTY — Two brothers are behind bars for a marijuana growing and distribution operation that ran
Snell: Tracy and Colborn not to blame for losing
The Pirates pitcher defended former manager Jim Tracy and pitching coach Jim Colborn. BRADENTON,
College powers on the bubble
College powers on the bubble Traditional NCAA tournament teams like Syracuse, Arizona and Kentucky
Firefighters get grant
Firefighters get grant CAMPBELL — The Campbell Fire Department has received a $52,000 grant from
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Patriots: Randy Moss, coming off a record 23 touchdown catches during the Patriots’ unbeaten regular
Tough year continues for Gordon
Next for Robby Gordon: A date with NASCAR’s appeals committee. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Most of the
Ovechkin’s hat trick leads Capitals’ 10-2 win
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick in Washington’s six-goal first period, and he
Cincinnati signs Hairston, Patterson
Atlanta renewed the contract of outfielder Jeff Francoeur. SARASOTA, Fla. — Infielder Jerry
Boys teams prepare for regional games
Poland, Ursuline, Harding and Columbiana carry hopes for a state berth. Four area boys
Chris Paul keys Hornets past Knicks, 100-88
NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Paul scored 27 points and had a hand in three clutch baskets in the final
Former lover’s lawsuit against Georgia megachurch leader tossed; judge orders her to pay $1M
Former lover’s lawsuit against Georgia megachurch leader tossed; judge orders her to pay $1M By
SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP
SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP Tribe/Bucs Blue Jays 6, Indians 1 DUNEDIN, Fla. — Shawn Marcum pitched
Teams with winning traditions struggling
Arizona, Kentucky, Maryland, Syracuse and others are short on victories. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — In
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday’s women’s games
No. 1 Connecticut 66, No. 4 Rutgers 46 HARTFORD, Conn. — Renee Montgomery scored 21 points and
Falls council seeks additional grants for transportation enhancement
The city received a half-million dollars for traffic signals last year. NEWTON FALLS — The
PREVIEW YSU basketball
YSU MEN (9-20, 5-13) vs. ILLINOIS-CHICAGO (16-14, 9-9) When: 8 p.m. Where: UIC Pavilion What:
Pavlik camp is still in dark
They probably will have to wait until Wednesday to find out the next opponent. Over the past
U.N. approves more sanctions against Iran
U.N. approves more sanctions against Iran UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council
“This could be the start of a war in South America.”
Opinion: “This could be the start of a war in South America.” Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Who ordered
Crack-related sentences to be reduced
Crack-related sentences to be reduced Stiffer sentences were given for crack cocaine than powdered
Boys basketball regional pairings Division I
BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL PAIRINGS DIVISION I All semifinals Wednesday, 6:15 and 8 p.m., unless
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