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Guilty pleas in $8.4 million theft case
Guilty pleas in $8.4 million theft case AKRON, Ohio (AP) _ A man, his girlfriend and his mother
Scary snow numbers, meteorologist says
Scary snow numbers, meteorologist says YOUNGSTOWN —¬†In all likelihood, the Mahoning Valley will
Bus and truck crash on 680
Bus and truck crash on 680 YOUNGSTOWN — A crash between a school bus and a semi-tractor trailer on
Sewer problems persist downtown
Sewer problems persist downtown YOUNGSTOWN —¬†It will be a few more weeks before the city reopens
Woman fights off would-be rapist in Warren
Woman fights off would-be rapist in Warren WARREN — Police are looking for the man who kidnapped a
Liberty Township bans on-street parking because of snow
Liberty Township bans on-street parking because of snow LIBERTY — Township officials have issued
Union workers on strike at Brentwood Originals
Union workers on strike at Brentwood Originals YOUNGSTOWN —About 180 workers at Brentwood
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
CLUB CALENDAR ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will
Boardman superintendent’s trip a “labor of love”
It took Youngstown Boardman school superintendent Frank Lazzeri and wife Charleen some five hours,
Time change steals sleep
Time change steals sleep Daylight-saving time makes little difference in energy we use, an
Bulls overcome James’ 39 points to get 107-96 win
Ben Gordon and Loul Deng led Chicago past the Cavaliers. CHICAGO (AP) — LeBron James was at it
Teen sexually assaulted at Tobin Center, suit says
Teen sexually assaulted at Tobin Center, suit says The alleged abuser no longer works at the
Police seek carjacker posing as home buyer
Police seek carjacker posing as home buyer HOWLAND — Police continue their search for a man,
Board session assault probed
Board session assault probed Police are still investigating the matter. BROOKFIELD — School
Hollywood wiretap trial begins
Sylvester Stallone and Chris Rock are on the witness list. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Private investigator
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s other game
Spurs 108, Pacers 97 SAN ANTONIO — Manu Ginobili scored 28 points to help San Antonio win its 11th
Bethany loses by 22 in NCAA first round
COLUMBUS — Nate Stahl scored 25 points and Capital set a school record for wins with a 92-70 victory
BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT THURSDAY’S SCORES AREA Division II at Canton Civic Center
GAME TIME Boardman basketball
GAME TIME Boardman basketball Who: Spartans vs. West Chester Lakota West What: Division I girls
‘Battlestar’ biker blondes staying busy
While fans are waiting for the new stuff, they can check out the stars’ Web sites. Although
Horizon play resumes tonight
INDIANAPOLIS — Wright State plays Valparaiso and Illinois-Chicago meets Loyola of Chicago in the
PREVIEW | Phantoms
Schedule: The Phantoms visit the Marquette Rangers for games tonight and Saturday. Face-off is
After seeing ‘College Road Trip,’ few would care to repeat visit
At least Donny Osmond fans will get a chance to see him. “College Road Trip” is the kind of
Cavs lose in Chicago
Cavs lose in Chicago Ben Gordon and Luol Deng scored 23 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls
Road to Derby begins Saturday
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Can Pyro win again at the Fair Grounds? Will Giant Moon remain undefeated in New
YSU loses to Loyola
It was the fourth straight loss for the Penguins, who were defeated 86-70. CHICAGO — The
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Whoopi credits Swayze for her ‘Ghost’ Oscar
Whoopi credits Swayze for her ‘Ghost’ Oscar NEW YORK — Whoopi Goldberg says her friend Patrick
“Chop Socky Chooks” (9 p.m., Cartoon Network): Three kung-fu fighting chickens. Need we
“Chop Socky Chooks” (9 p.m., Cartoon Network): Three kung-fu fighting chickens. Need we say more?
Pavlik waiting for final decision
There are conditional deals with several possible opponents, but not with Gary Lockett. Since
UP NEXT Poland boys basketball
UP NEXT Poland boys basketball Saturday — vs. Cleveland Benedictine, 3 p.m., in the Division II
‘COLLEGE ROAD TRIP’
‘COLLEGE ROAD TRIP’ Grade: D Director: Roger Kumble Running time: 1:22 Rating: G
Is a ‘Sopranos’ film in the works? Satin Dolls club manager gets a tip
The manager decided not to do any major renovations to the place. LODI, N.J. — “The
Tearful end for Packers’ Favre
The future Hall of Famer had an emotional news conference Thursday. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) —
Florida stops Penguins, 5-2
Sidney Crosby, in his second game back for Pittsburgh, had an assist. SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Craig
PREVIEW SteelHounds
PREVIEW SteelHounds Schedule: The SteelHounds are on the road for three games this weekend:
Johnson leads way for Walsh
NORTH CANTON — Josh Johnson of Warren has been a big reason why the Walsh University basketball team
Poland clicks, 67-60, will play Benedictine
The Bulldogs and Benedictine will meet in a rematch of last year’s regional final at 3 p.m.
Moschella, Schiffauer trying again
The Boardman girls coach and his four-year starter made their first state trip three years ago.
Club South to reopen as Creekside South
Club South to reopen as Creekside South The landlord plans to spend $150,000 on upgrading the
Many object to rise in rate
Many object to rise in rate Several local school officials spoke of cost increases of more than
3 water districts to pay higher rate
3 water districts to pay higher rate Trumbull commissioners approved a $44.9 million budget for
Chaney cheerleaders to compete
Chaney cheerleaders to compete The squad has been walking off with top honors in regional
Services set for volunteer firefighter
Services set for volunteer firefighter The community is getting ready to bury a hero. GROVE
NYC bar puts ban on ‘Danny Boy’
NYC bar puts ban on ‘Danny Boy’ The song is more suited to a funeral than St. Patrick’s Day, the
AUTO RACING ROUNDUP | News and notes
AUTO RACING ROUNDUP | News and notes Dodge Boys off to strong start:Shaking off the
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native came up with his highest finish of the 2008
Egypt builds border wall
Egypt builds border wall RAFAH, Egypt — Egypt is building a 13-foot high concrete and rock wall
Senate OKs measure for tighter inspection of foreign-made toys
Senate OKs measure for tighter inspection of foreign-made toys The bill calls for a database for
Business news digest
REGION Blackhawk sale approved YOUNGSTOWN — The sale of Blackhawk Automotive Plastics of Salem
Baghdad bombing kills scores of people
Baghdad bombing kills scores of people This and another bombing this week raise fears of an uptick
Histories and hypocrites
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Histories and hypocrites Each week, I receive at least one letter or e-mail
Gunman kills 8 people at rabbinical seminary
Gunman kills 8 people at rabbinical seminary Hamas stopped just short of taking responsibility for
Today is Friday, March 7, the 67th day of 2008. There are 299 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, March 7, the 67th day of 2008. There are 299 days left in the year. On this date in
Inexpensive formula makes priceless cleaner
heloise Inexpensive formula makes priceless cleaner Dear Heloise: I have used your homemade
Taste from yesteryear
Taste from yesteryear The business’s grand opening is March 23. BOARDMAN — Remember the days
Hendrick team off to slow start, compared to standards of 2007
Hendrick team off to slow start, compared to standards of 2007 Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s two victories
Iran’s involvement in Iraq not surprising
Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Iran’s involvement in Iraq not surprising American supporters of the Iraq
Ruling correct in protecting Web site’s free speech rights
Ruling correct in protecting Web site’s free speech rights San Jose Mercury News: It was good to
“This isn’t going to cool down until the aggressor is condemned.”
Opinion: “This isn’t going to cool down until the aggressor is condemned.” Rafael Correa Ecuadorean
As McCain campaigns in Florida, many suggest governor as V.P. choice
As McCain campaigns in Florida, many suggest governor as V.P. choice Some of the party faithful
Cheering at, and for, Chaney
YOUNGSTOWN — Eleven young women from Chaney High School are headed to the Cleveland Convention
Strickland’s backing key to Clinton win in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, whose campaign seemed to falter during the past
Public comment sought on outdoor furnaces
Public comment sought on outdoor furnaces Outdoor furnaces could be used from Sept. 30-April 15.
Many protest Ohio Edison rate plan
AUSTINTOWN — Area residents turned out in large numbers to tell the Public Utilities Commission of
Solo artist gets boost from TV
Solo artist gets boost from TV WASHINGTON — Moonlighting as an actress may help Kate Voegele
Energy deal uses manure
Energy deal uses manure California is blessed with many renewable sources of energy, from
Open-wheel merger may cost Tony George millions
Open-wheel merger may cost Tony George millions The IRL boss promised CART teams free cars and
Tribe’s Cabrera remains an unknown quantity
Tribe’s Cabrera remains an unknown quantity A six-week sensation in 2007, but can he do as well
SPRING ROUNDUP | Indians/Pirates
SPRING ROUNDUP | Indians/Pirates Indians 11, Astros 5 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — C.C. Sabathia threw
Bucs to play night game
Bucs to play night game BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Turn on the lights, the party’s over at McKechnie
Studies disprove notion of using less electricity
Studies disprove notion of using less electricity For Joyce Swain, daylight-saving time means
Whatever the figure, war in Iraq is costly
Opinion: how he sees it Whatever the figure, war in Iraq is costly As the war in Iraq slides
Strickland’s support made a difference
Strickland’s support made a difference Barack Obama won only two precincts in Mahoning County
Vaccine settlement revives debate
Vaccine settlement revives debate The government settlement is an exception and not a precedent
Youngstown schools inch closer to levy passage, but more must be done
Editorial: Youngstown schools inch closer to levy passage, but more must be done Nearly twice as many people
Democracy gets a good workout
Opinion: HOW SHE SEES IT Democracy gets a good workout Yes, it will. The Democratic primary will
Mystery continues in case of poison found in motel
Mystery continues in case of poison found in motel The man in the hospital has a history of health
Police seek man in station assault
Police seek man in station assault The injured man stepped in to assist a gas station clerk.
Fire at Astro Shapes causes minor damage
Fire at Astro Shapes causes minor damage The cause of the fire, which was confined to the bake
Neither Dem side has nomination sewed up
Neither Dem side has nomination sewed up Superdelegates will likely decide who gets the
Lake Milton man indicted in stabbing
Lake Milton man indicted in stabbing The manslaughter charge says the victim provoked the
the scoop
the scoop where did this stuff come from? Every now and again, you may find your self asking
Tests: Stream water much better
Tests: Stream water much better With a new sewer system installed, stream water is cleaner.
Fundraisers to benefit Valley’s food bank
Fundraisers to benefit Valley’s food bank Two area businesses are having events Saturday to raise
Focus on terrorism leads FBI to refer fewer cases
Focus on terrorism leads FBI to refer fewer cases The bureau referred 82 percent fewer white-
History doesn’t support election statement
History doesn’t support election statement The words ‘in recent history’ were added later in the
Foreclosures reached record at end of 2007
Foreclosures reached record at end of 2007 Nearly 6 percent of all mortgages are delinquent.
Credit market more broken than ever, finance experts say
Credit market more broken than ever, finance experts say Problems are coming from every facet of
USPS expects $1B operating deficit
USPS expects $1B operating deficit WASHINGTON — The souring economy and changing lifestyles are
She is concerned that ‘big kid’ may be pedophile
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox She is concerned that ‘big kid’ may be pedophile
Calamity makeup day set
Calamity makeup day set STRUTHERS — Struthers City Schools will make up its sixth calamity day
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 7, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, March 7, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
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