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Harding pounds Mentor, 88-61
CLEVELAND — The Warren Harding basketball team (23-1) dominated Mentor from start to finish
Ursuline falls in double overtime
CANTON — Pymatuning Valley outscored the Ursuline High basketball team 11-3 in the second overtime
LeBron James scores 50 in NYC
NEW YORK — LeBron James had 50 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in one of the most spectacular
Book event in Sharon on Thursday
Shenango Valley native Jim Joyce, editor of The Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings, will discuss
Canfield city OKs 2008 budget
CANFIELD — City council approved a 2008 budget Wednesday that sets aside more than $1 million for
Suggestions vary on how to get school levy passed
YOUNGSTOWN — Get top administrators to take a pay cut, cut central office personnel, create a budget
Firefighter hurt in fire dies of injuries
GROVE CITY, Pa. — A firefighter who was critically injured in a fatal house fire in the borough
Lady Spartans up for big game
BOARDMAN — Despite a fading voice, Lady Spartans coach Ron Moschella led the crowd gathered at the
VIDEO: Coroner IDs crash victim on South Side
Car Crash Erie Street and Dewey Avenue
CANFIELD — The city has issued a precautionary boil order for residents of North Broad Street,
CANFIELD — The city has issued a precautionary boil order for residents of North Broad Street, Oak
Fire causes evacuation, but no injuries at Mercer high school
MERCER — A small fire at Mercer Area High School caused the evacuation of students while
Youngstown church seeks funding for food shelf program
Youngstown church seeks funding for food shelf program YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Brown United Methodist
Makeup day for Struthers schools is June 5
Makeup day for Struthers schools is June 5 STRUTHERS — The Struthers City School District will
Thousands still without power in Mahoning and Shenango valleys
Thousands still without power in Mahoning and Shenango valleys In the aftermath of a ice storm
Pa. firefighter injured last week has died
Pa. firefighter injured last week has died GROVE CITY, Pa. — A firefighter who was critically
Youngstown police investigating crash, one person dead
Youngstown police investigating crash, one person dead YOUNGSTOWN — Around 12:15 p.m. today,
Complete, unofficial results in Thursday’s Vindicator
Complete, unofficial results in Thursday’s Vindicator Election results published in Wednesday’s
Contract talks expected to resume at GM Lordstown car plant
LORDSTOWN — Talks on a new local labor contract at the Lordstown car assembly plant are expected to
Bristol school renewal levy passed
Bristol school renewal levy passed Voters approved the Bristol School District’s 3.9-mill, three-
So. Range levy fails; Poland renewal levy passes
So. Range levy fails; Poland renewal levy passes The South Range School District’s 2.5-mill
Commemorative event planned by federation
Commemorative event planned by federation YOUNGSTOWN — The American-Hungarian Federation of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY • Poland United Methodist Church will serve homemade dinners to
Goal of arts program is to motivate children
Goal of arts program is to motivate children YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Jack
Youngstown school levy fails; officials vow they’ll try again
A proposed WRTA sales tax would have restored public transportation cuts. YOUNGSTOWN — The
GRAPEFRUIT ROUNDUP \ Tribe/Bucs
Reds 7, Indians 4 SARASOTA, Fla. — Cleveland left-hander Cliff Lee returned from a sinus infection
Paternal grandmother given visitation rights
The toddler lost his mother to death and his father to prison. CANTON — A hug. It can be a sign
Aficionados plan big events for 10-day Philly Beer Week
There are about 20 breweries in the Philadelphia area. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Never mind the
Chicken burgers with coleslaw are light but satisfying
Chicken burgers with coleslaw are light but satisfying Spicy tomato salsa gives these light,
Butler leads Ohio State’s OT win
Butler leads Ohio State’s OT win Jamar Butler scored 25 points and Othello Hunter came up big down
Prince Harry a victim of Internet
Opinion: DAN K. THOMASSON Prince Harry a victim of Internet WASHINGTON — A few years back — some
She doesn’t know even bare facts about spouse
Annie’s Mailbox She doesn’t know even bare facts about spouse Dear Annie: I have been with my
Venezuela moves troops toward Colombian border
Venezuela moves troops toward Colombian border The Organization of American States held an
Breaking the code, making great bread
Breaking the code, making great bread For retired U.S. Navy electrician, John Goodwin of
Clinton in comeback trims Obama’s lead
McCain surpassed the 1,191 delegates needed for the Republican nomination. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Her years of experience may make life easier
heloise Her years of experience may make life easier Dear Heloise: I’m an older, experienced
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS THURSDAY X Poland United Methodist Church will serve homemade dinners to
Enjoy your coffee without the fat
Enjoy your coffee without the fat Getting a fancy drink at a coffeehouse can take quite a bite
Stadium full of prisoners is just a start
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Stadium full of prisoners is just a start If you knew nothing about Hillary
Matthews aids Spartans
area Matthews aids Spartans ALLIANCE — Caleb Matthews of Boardman had a 6-feet, 4-inch high jump
Israeli tanks clash with militants in Gaza
Israeli tanks clash with militants in Gaza Condoleezza Rice appealed to Israelis and Palestinians
‘Made in the USA’ can become a reality, again
Opinion: HOW SHE SEES IT ‘Made in the USA’ can become a reality, again Last month, another
NAFTA didn’t cause rust
Opinion: THOMAS SOWELL NAFTA didn’t cause rust It is fascinating watching politicians say how they are
northfield results
northfield results late monday 10th—Yankee Sum (Kakaley)5.204.003.20 Canaco Olymed (Mc
Valley plays a crucial role in Hillary’s win in Buckeye State
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley came through in a big way for U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Just a hint of what awaits the next U.S. president
Editorial: Just a hint of what awaits the next U.S. president Regardless of who the next president of the
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Summer warm-up — league for ages 6 to 12 is being formed at Sluggers. The league will be
Goal of arts program is to motivate children
Goal of arts program is to motivate children YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Jack
Today is Wednesday, March 5, the 65th day of 2008. There are 301 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, March 5, the 65th day of 2008. There are 301 days left in the year. On this date
Singing the praises of Spartans’ unsung
Boardman’s quartet of guards has gotten better as the season progressed. BOARDMAN — They’re
It’s the economy again
It’s the economy again Miami Herald: The U.S economy is taking hits from all directions, or that’s
Cover the magazines
Opinion: Cover the magazines EDITOR: The Vindicator featured an article on the Feb. 25 front page about
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games New Orleans 100, New York 88 Utah 116, Dallas 110 Philadelphia 106, L.A.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District Board, 5:30 p.m., 850 Industrial
Almost a quick as grilled cheese
Almost a quick as grilled cheese Quesadillas can be as fancy as you want them to be, but the
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S SCORES AREA Division IV at Canton Fieldhouse At Canton Fieldhouse
It began with ‘March Madness,” but now each round is a clich√©
Opinion: how he sees it It began with ‘March Madness,” but now each round is a clich√© Some madnesses
Civil-rights lawsuit alleges excessive force
No dollar amount of damages was sought. YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man filed a civil-rights
hLooking ahead to spring
hLooking ahead to spring SEOUL, South Korea — A child watches a frog crawling on a window at an
Four-state sweep gives John McCain enough to clinch GOP nomination
Mike Huckabee officially dropped out of the race. DALLAS — Eight years after his first bid for
Torture case sent to Trumbull County grand jury
The victim said he owed the father and son $50 for marijuana. WARREN — A father and son have been
Case against former coach going to trial
The outside camera near the attendance office was not working that day. YOUNGSTOWN — A motion
NIE fundraiser
NIE fundraiser The Vindicator’s Newspaper in Education program is sponsoring a fundraiser for
School’s playground to get softer surface
Several businesses and individuals have donated to the effort. POLAND — A softer landing for
Absence of police at meetings irks council
Police officers have not attended the meetings in a number of years. HUBBARD — City council
Beef recall data came up short, schools report
Most of the 143 million pounds of recalled beef had gone to the national school lunch program.
POLAND PLAYGROUND | Renovation plans A committee is raising money to install a solid bonded rubber surface for the Dobbins Elementary School’s playground. How to contribute:
Outback Steakhouse steak and chicken dinner, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Poland Seminary High School.
Soldier dies in helicopter crash
The U.S. military killed three extremists while trying to capture an al-Qaida leader. BAGHDAD,
Hair dryer is cause of deadly fire
A firefighter was critically injured after becoming trapped. GROVE CITY, Pa. — A hair dryer left
Arenas’ knee OK in first drill
WASHINGTON (AP) — All seemed to go well for Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas on Tuesday in
Giants’ Lowry may have found source of wildness
The San Francisco Giants hope they’ve found what was driving Noah Lowry wild. A day after Lowry
Crosby impressive in return
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sidney Crosby missed scoring chance after scoring chance before finally setting
Kent State clinches top seed
The Golden Flashes rolled past Miami 50-39 for their 24th victory. KENT — Mike Scott had a double-
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
No. 1 North Carolina 90, Florida St. 77 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough had 20 points and Ty
Rare calendar shift puts St. Patrick’s Day on Holy Week Monday
The survey said the average person will spend about $35 on St. Patrick’s Day. Retailers might be
Buckeyes revive tourney hopes
COLUMBUS (AP) — Othello Hunter, one of Ohio State’s worst free throw shooters, hit two foul shots
Malvern pulled away for a 103-67 Division IV regional semifinal win.
Malvern pulled away for a 103-67 Division IV regional semifinal win. CANTON — Columbiana High
NHL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
Panthers 1, Bruins 0, OT BOSTON — Florida goaltender Craig Anderson followed his record-setting
Flooding closes roads, relocates election sites
At least 10 eastern and southern Ohio counties asked the state to allow voting sites to be moved.
SCHEDULE \ Prep basketball
GIRLS Friday Division I state semifinal Schottenstein Center, Columbus Boardman vs. W. Chester
YSU suffers 70-59 defeat
The Penguins were eliminated from the Horizon tournament by UIC. CHICAGO, Ill. — Poor shooting
Prosecutor: Doctor killed best friend to marry his wife
MONTROSE, Pa. (AP) — It seemed that everyone at Montrose General Hospital knew about the affair
No lingering effects from hormone pills
Research shows the pills were harmful only to women who started on them after age 60. CHICAGO —
Delayed by weather
Delayed by weather Ice storms that kept polls open late in the northwestern portion of the state
Missile strike targeted embassy bombs suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. missile strike in Somalia on Monday targeted a Kenyan suspected in the 1998
Figures likely to show record turnout of voters
Only five additional votes were cast in precincts that were kept open late. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio
Stone and Herbert in tight sheriff’s race
A board official said it will take days to determine the winner. LISBON — Perry Township
Dems seek funding for domestic plans
Republicans labeled Barack Obama’s spending plan the ‘Obama Spendorama.’ WASHINGTON (AP) —
Price of pill affects pain relief, study shows
Similar research involving wine and energy drinks had the same results. How do you spell relief?
Man to stand trial over threats to Pa. senator
BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — A state senator from Bucks County says the man accused of threatening him needs
Columbiana Co. woman killed in head-on collision
ELKRUN TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Columbiana woman was killed Wednesday afternoon when the car she
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