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Club South reopens April 1
Club South reopens April 1 BOARDMAN — Club South is scheduled to reopen about April 1 with a new
Warren baby in Akron hospital for arm burn
Warren baby in Akron hospital for arm burn WARREN — Police and Trumbull County Children Services
Astro Shapes hit by fire this morning
STRUTHERS — Damage from a fire this morning in the Astro Shapes paint department will cause the
Columbiana Co. roads flooded
Columbiana Co. roads flooded SALEM — State and local authorities say there are high-water problems
Boil alert issued for portions of Canfield
CANFIELD — A precautionary boil order has been issued for residents of North Broad Street, Oaktree
Explosive device damages Times Square recruiting office
NEW YORK (AP) — An explosive device caused minor damage to an empty military recruiting station in
Vacant house burns on Youngstown’s North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant house at 3165 Dearborn St. was deliberately set on fire around 1:45 a.m. today
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
out-of-town births • Freddie and Kristen (Johnson) Albaugh, Westleigh Drive, Houston, announce the
Crowd shows its support for Boardman team before big matchup
BOARDMAN — Despite a fading voice, Lady Spartans coach Ron Moschella led the crowd gathered at the
Levy defeat means WRTA must cut more routes
The agency has not ruled out the option of further appeals to voters. YOUNGSTOWN — Further
For some levies, 1st no isn’t final
At least two school districts plan to place their levy on the ballot again in August.
South Ave. fire station reopens, but how long?
South Ave. fire station reopens, but how long? BOARDMAN — The South Avenue fire station
GOP-strong areas help Stone in sheriff primary
GOP-strong areas help Stone in sheriff primary The chief said he tries to be ‘100 percent
Election board seeks to move office site
Election board seeks to move office site Heavy rains and a tennis ball helped flood the board of
Celtics win to earn tiebreaker
Boston was brutal in a 90-78 win over Detroit. BOSTON (AP) — Kevin Garnett scored a season-high 31
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY’S SCORES AREA Division I At Cleveland State University Warren
Harding rolls past Mentor
The Raiders jumped out to a 20-point lead at halftime. CLEVELAND — When the Warren Harding
Ideas vary on how to get school levy passed
Ideas vary on how to get school levy passed One board member wants to ask top administrators for a
Unofficial results in Ohio show many rejected school tax issues
Unofficial results in Ohio show many rejected school tax issues School officials in Youngstown
Snow, ice, floods gang up on Ohio
Snow, ice, floods gang up on Ohio At least three counties declared driving emergencies in Ohio.
Girls state tournament begins three-day run
Twelve games are scheduled at Ohio State’s Value City Arena. COLUMBUS (AP) — For some, it’s the
Wedge downplays past achievements
The Indians skipper wants his team looking ahead. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — He’s got that rugged
INFORMATION Boardman girls basketball
Game: Boardman vs. Lakota West Tipoff: 6 p.m. Friday at Schottenstein Center at Ohio State
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games, moves
Capitals 3, Sabres 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Alexander Ovechkin scored twice, including his NHL-leading
OPEC blames Bush, says U.S. pushed prices up
The U.S. has plenty of oil, OPEC says. VIENNA, Austria (AP) — OPEC accused the U.S. on Wednesday
NATION
NATION Despite loss, Ford to pay bonuses to employees DETROIT — Even though it lost $2.7 billion
Dems dig in for big battle
After Clinton’s campaign comeback, Obama said he is sharpening his criticism of her. WASHINGTON
SALES TAX
SALES TAX Local collections Tax collections for 2007: Columbiana: $11.1 million, up 34 percent
Local labor talks expected to start at Lordstown plant
The new buyout program is to be explained March 24. LORDSTOWN — Talks on a new local labor
Home and Garden show returns to Austintown
Home and Garden show returns to Austintown AUSTINTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Home and Garden
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Listen up, hockey pucks: Don Rickles, sarcastically known as “Mr. Warmth,” and Regis
jListen up, hockey pucks: Don Rickles, sarcastically known as “Mr. Warmth,” and Regis Philbin are
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 18.90 —.08 Avalon Holdings,5.34—.16 Clear
Wedge prefers to look ahead
Wedge prefers to look ahead Almost everything about Indians skipper Eric Wedge says throwback.
Mich., Fla. officials talk of a do-over
The two states would have held crucial primaries if they’d stuck to their traditional dates.
James’ spectacular performance ignites Cavs
His 50 points triggered Cleveland to 119-105 victory over the Knicks. NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
Raptors 108, Heat 83 MIAMI — Rasho Nesterovic had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Jamario Moon added 14
Beating victim testifies
Beating victim testifies The torture victim says he could smell his own flesh burning.
Harding rolls; Ursuline ousted
Harding rolls; Ursuline ousted kTHE WARREN Harding High basketball team rolled over Mentor, 88-61,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY STATE REPRESENTATIVE 61ST DISTRICT Democrat XMark Okey*4,913 Republican
Poll: Gender and race played role in Ohio
Some say the economy is the most important issue. COLUMBUS (AP) — Though rarely mentioned on the
‘Rocket Man’ next for ‘Ghost’
Kelly Pavlik won’t be fighting Elton John but Gary Lockett of Wales in June. Youngstown’s
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Top 25 games
No. 2 Memphis 72, SMU 55 DALLAS — Derrick Rose scored 19 points and Chris Douglas-Roberts added
Big Easy looking to remain on a roll at PGA Honda
Ernie Els snapped is 0-for-47 drought at the PODS Championship. PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — A bead
GIRLS BASKETBALL State tournament
Who: Boardman (19-7) vs. West Chester Lakota West (25-1), Division I semifinal. When: Friday, 6
REPEATS
REPEATS Ballot levies These communities placed issues on the ballot for voter consideration more
Ursuline bounced in double OT
The Irish came very close to winning in regulation. CANTON — The play unfolded — although
Grove City’s men’s team falls to Carnegie-Mellon, 72-61
The game was a quarterfinal in the ECAC tournament. PITTSBURGH -- The Grove City College men’s
Bargains await NFL teams willing to be patient
The recent big-dollar contracts will give way to common-sense pacts. Before free agency
Coroner IDs car crash victim
The car went airborne before hitting the tree. YOUNGSTOWN — The woman found dead on her birthday
Ohio got more sales tax in ’07
COLUMBUS — Ohio counties and transit authorities collected more sales tax in 2007 than in 2006,
GRAPEFRUIT ROUNDUP Tribe/Bucs
Braves 4, Indians 1 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Moments after the no-hitter was no more, Atlanta manager
UP NEXT Harding
Saturday — vs. Lakewood St. Edward’s, Division I regional final at Cleveland State University’s
YSU BASKETBALL Today’s game
WOMEN YSU (12-15, 7-9) vs. LOYOLA (6-21, 4-12) When: 8 p.m. Where: Joseph J. Gentile
N.Y. congressman seeks FBI relief for Clemens
Anthony Weiner believes Roger Clemens has suffered enough. WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic
Firebirds’ Gray may be a handful
West Chester Lakota West prefers to play fast and use a lot of pressure, defensively. BOARDMAN
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Feb. 29 Theft:
GM to give nearly $3B in loans to aid Delphi
Delphi is struggling to get a total loan package worth more than $6 billion. NEW YORK (AP) —
Possible buyer would keep Salem plant
The lone purchase offer for Blackhawk Automotive was lower than expected. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Mortgage crisis triggers bad proposals
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Mortgage crisis triggers bad proposals Back in the late 1980s, I was a
Dispatcher describes local CART program
Dispatcher describes local CART program A high-profile Florida crime was the impetus for the
A Clinton-Obama ticket would end the bitterness
Opinion: BONNIE ERBE A Clinton-Obama ticket would end the bitterness The likelihood of a brokered or
Foundation helps people buy homes
Foundation helps people buy homes Up to $10,000 in assistance is available to those who qualify.
Husband can stop inappropriate actions
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Husband can stop inappropriate actions Dear
Don’t use kerosene to kill lice
graedons |People’s Herbal Pharmacy Don’t use kerosene to kill lice Q. I read your suggestions
getTing closer Youngstown City Schools
getTing closer Youngstown City Schools The gap between those who support and those who oppose
Homeland Security meeting tough challenges
Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT Homeland Security meeting tough challenges This week marks the fifth
Hope you’re happy; I’m not
Opinion: Hope you’re happy; I’m not EDITOR: I would like to convey my deepest appreciation to the person
Volunteer nominations
Volunteer nominations YOUNGSTOWN — The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2008 “Our
Couple keeps plugging along
Couple keeps plugging along LEAVITTSBURG — Frank Lutz says he’s found a way to deal with the
Canfield OKs budget for 2008
Canfield OKs budget for 2008 The city plans to increase its road paving for the year.
power outages Ice storm damage
power outages Ice storm damage Heavy rain and high winds caused trees to fall on power lines,
Allies of terrorism
Opinion: Allies of terrorism Washington Post: Last Saturday, Colombia’s armed forces struck a bold blow
Woman sues city, truck driver over injuries children received
Woman sues city, truck driver over injuries children received YOUNGSTOWN — An Alameda Avenue woman
Defeat of WRTA levy reveals deep divide in community
Editorial: Defeat of WRTA levy reveals deep divide in community There was brief moment Tuesday night when it
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
CHICAGO — A research team has managed to crack the mind’s internal code and deduce what a person is
Dems propose budgets
Dems propose budgets WASHINGTON — House and Senate Democrats rolled out election-year budget
“We’re working with a blank sheet of paper.”
Opinion: “We’re working with a blank sheet of paper.” Monique Martin Memphis police spokeswoman, on a
FDA probe seeks to find how blood thinner was tainted
FDA probe seeks to find how blood thinner was tainted WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of Baxter
Today is Thursday, March 6, the 66th day of 2008. There are 300 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, March 6, the 66th day of 2008. There are 300 days left in the year. On this date
Firefighter hurt in blaze dies of injuries
Firefighter hurt in blaze dies of injuries GROVE CITY, Pa. —¬†A firefighter who was critically
Husband and wife solve crushing problem
heloise Husband and wife solve crushing problem Dear Heloise: My husband insists on putting all
out-of-town births
out-of-town births X Freddie and Kristen (Johnson) Albaugh, Westleigh Drive, Houston, announce the
Castro’s departure cures nothing
Opinion: GEORGE F. WILL Castro’s departure cures nothing WASHINGTON — The letter from a 12-year-
Man who shot 6 dead appeals death penalty
Man who shot 6 dead appeals death penalty Prosecutors said the killer chose victims because of
House explosion kills man in W.Pa.
House explosion kills man in W.Pa. PLUM, Pa. (AP) — An explosion flattened a house in suburban
Trooper’s testimony: ’76 shooting scene staged
Trooper’s testimony: ’76 shooting scene staged The defendant is charged with killing his best
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