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No. 1 Tar Heels top No. 6 Duke, 76-68
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Danny Green had 18 points and top-ranked North Carolina scored the final 10
Phantoms lose to Rangers
MARQUETTE, Mich. — With a mere 1:33 left in regulation, Josh Bussell’s slapshot from the top of the
Senators win, tie Pens
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Fisher had two goals and the Ottawa Senators snapped a three-game
Parise lifts Devils
TORONTO (AP) — Martin Brodeur made 40 saves, and Zach Parise scored with 48.3 seconds left to give
Hawks win doubleheader
ATLANTA (AP) — In less than three hours, the Atlanta Hawks added two much-needed wins to their
Ryan and Wilson Congressional rankings rise
Ryan and Wilson Congressional rankings rise YOUNGSTOWN —¬†Like “The Jeffersons,” the Mahoning
Austintown elementary school could be immense
Austintown elementary school could be immense AUSTINTOWN — Austintown has always been known as a
Sometimes the snow buries the plow
Sometimes the snow buries the plow Digging out of this mess could take a while. Road departments
Bill Clinton in Valley on Tuesday for private fundraiser
Bill Clinton in Valley on Tuesday for private fundraiser CANFIELD — Former President Bill Clinton
Getting ready for 75th annual spelling bee
Getting ready for 75th annual spelling bee HUBBARD — Hanna Gerdes, at just 14, is an old hand at
Pay raises followed sales tax passage
Pay raises followed sales tax passage YOUNGSTOWN — Money that voters OK’d for Mahoning County’s
More notices and cancellations
Gov. Ted Strickland today advised Ohioans to continue to avoid unnecessary travel in hazardous
City junior bowling
local City junior bowling YOUNGSTOWN —¬†The second annual Junior City Scholarship Bowling
Reading reward: blue-haired principal
Reading reward: blue-haired principal High school baseball players reading to the children
Court sides with 3 defendants
Court sides with 3 defendants The rulings went against three common pleas judges.
YWCA honoring 26 high school seniors as Young Women with Bright Futures
YWCA honoring 26 high school seniors as Young Women with Bright Futures The YWCA is honoring 26
Katelyn Tondo-Steel, a senior at Ursuline High School, won the essay contest
BRIGHT FUTURE: Katelyn Tondo-Steel, a senior at Ursuline High School, won the essay contest
Valpo knocks off Wright State, 72-67
The Crusaders will face Cleveland State in today’s semifinals. INDIANAPOLIS — Jarryd Loyd hit
Former Kent St. hurler worried
John Van Benschoten hasn’t been successful with the Pirates in six seasons SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) —
Carr, Bartus combine to aid Phantoms, 4-3
MARQUETTE, Mich. — Derek Carr scored two goals and Garrett Bartus made 31 saves, leading the
’Hounds’ Odut gets 3 goals in 5-3 victory
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Mark Odut’s hat trick led the Youngstown SteelHounds to a 5-3 victory over the
3 plead guilty to theft of $8.4M
3 plead guilty to theft of $8.4M The couple could get up to 25 years in prison, and Dillon’s
Youngstown road runners
YOUNGSTOWN ROAD RUNNERS 19TH MILL CREEK DISTANCE CLASSIC HALF MARATHON Overall Male Open —
Church payouts over sex abuse reaches record
Church payouts over sex abuse reaches record NEW YORK (AP) — The number of sex abuse claims
Death toll rises to 68 in market bombings
Death toll rises to 68 in market bombings More checkpoints are to be added to the Karradah
Girls shop free today
Girls shop free today The foundation’s 17-year-old founder started it in honor of her twin
Northfield Results
Northfield Results friday 1st—Magic Star (Stahl)4.002.802.10 O Minnie (Mc Kirgan) 5.402.40
Adviser resigns over comments
Adviser resigns over comments Obama reasserted that he would end the war in 2009. WASHINGTON —
Woman foils attempted rape
Woman foils attempted rape WARREN — Police are looking for the man who kidnapped a 32-year-old
Great Lent begins Monday for Orthodox churches
Great Lent begins Monday for Orthodox churches Area Orthodox churches will observe Great Lent
news shows |Sunday lineup
news shows |Sunday lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” —
YSU chosen for 2 state programs
YSU chosen for 2 state programs Five local high schools are involved in one of the programs
J-M bid opening set
J-M bid opening set NORTH JACKSON — Bid opening for a new Jackson-Milton High School/Middle School
Youth sees benefit of speech contests
Youth sees benefit of speech contests The winner said the experience has given him greater
‘Wire’ creator reflects as series ends
‘Wire’ creator reflects as series ends As acclaimed as it was, the series didn’t change anything,
Minister, electrician held in sex crimes
Minister, electrician held in sex crimes One of the men was serving as a Methodist minister when
Here’s a list of notices sent Friday night to our newsroom:
Here’s a list of notices sent Friday night to our newsroom: Youngstown State Due to weather,
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Chicago 107, Cleveland 96 San Antonio 108, Indiana 97 Houston 113, Dallas 98
Broken sewer lines force street closings
Broken sewer lines force street closings A 110-year-old brick sewer line broke, causing the
Snowstorm expected to set record
Snowstorm expected to set record This is the biggest snowstorm of this winter. YOUNGSTOWN
Rebate letters to cost $42 million
Rebate letters to cost $42 million WASHINGTON (AP) — At a cost of nearly $42 million, the IRS
Israelis bury 8 students killed by Palestinian
Israelis bury 8 students killed by Palestinian One of the victims was a 16-year-old American
Panel says FAA needs to clean house
Panel says FAA needs to clean house WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration should
McCain comments on pastor
McCain comments on pastor NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain on
Remains of soldier missing in Korean War discovered
Remains of soldier missing in Korean War discovered WAHPETON, N.D. — More than a half-century
Storm forces cancellations
Storm forces cancellations A storm predicted to dump double-digit snowfalls across much of the
Church Women United observe day of prayer
Church Women United observe day of prayer Guyana is called the Land of Six Peoples.
Anglers will soon be pulling walleye from Mosquito
Jack Wollitz Anglers will soon be pulling walleye from Mosquito It’s official. Authorities have
It’s time to debunk Internet animal tales
Scott Shalaway It’s time to debunk Internet animal tales Information is power. That, in a
Pickens to receive award as sportsman
Ray Sasser Pickens to receive award as sportsman DALLAS — T. Boone Pickens is an iconic
Snowiest Winters
SNOWIEST WINTERS The old Top 5 Predicted snow accumulation from Friday and today would make this
NHL Roundup Friday’s games
Devils 2, Lightning 1, OT NEWARK, N.J. — Patrik Elias scored 4:02 into overtime, lifting the New
Strickland supports goals for energy plan but not deadline
Strickland supports goals for energy plan but not deadline The governor wants the benchmarks to
Coughlin’s contract makes sense & cents
The Giants coach was rewarded for his Super Bowl win. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Tom Coughlin
Location chosen for steel plant
Location chosen for steel plant The plant is expected to employ 1,000 eventually. UNION CITY,
Versions of the Bible suit many preferences
Versions of the Bible suit many preferences The choice of vocabulary is one element people
Strange ending: Hawks, Heat set to finish contest
But two very different teams will take the floor. MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade typically takes the
PODS having weather woes; Tim Simpson Toshiba leader
Jeff Maggert was ahead when play was suspended in Florida. PALM HARBOR, Fla. — The wind was
NOW Creations plans retreat
NOW Creations plans retreat CANFIELD — “Enlightenment and Perfection: Both in Being and in
Survey aside, religion still drives American behavior
david yount Survey aside, religion still drives American behavior When religion attracts front-
Poland, Harding delayed one day
The Bulldogs and Raiders have scrimmaged their Sunday opponents. The Poland High and Warren
Workers strike, say pay’s too low
Workers strike, say pay’s too low Workers say raises of up to 95 cents an hour over four years
NASCAR ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Burton: Safety changes needed: Despite all the safety improvements in recent years, stock car racing
Movie reviews | In local theaters
movie reviews | In local theaters “THE BANK JOB” (C): This is a solid, no-nonsense heist thriller,
Failure of school tax issues reflect voter dissatisfaction
Editorial: Failure of school tax issues reflect voter dissatisfaction We can appreciate the aversion many
Stolen Strindberg painting is found; 2 men arrested
Stolen Strindberg painting is found; 2 men arrested STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Police have
Lakota West played aggressively against Boardman
COLUMBUS — Boardman coach Ron Moschella was gracious in giving West Chester Lakota West its due.
spiritual journey |Destinations
spiritual journey |Destinations A group from Congregation Rodef Sholom in Youngstown will go on a
Let diplomacy prevail
Opinion: Let diplomacy prevail Dallas Morning News: Venezuela has amassed troops on its border with
Pigs help battle beetle in orchard
Pigs help battle beetle in orchard A Michigan apple orchard owner uses hogs, not pesticide, in
Deathbed promise has been fulfilled; now it’s time for ‘Doris’ to move on
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Deathbed promise has been fulfilled; now it’s
Nation - business digest
NATION American Axle, union resume contract talks DETROIT — Workers and auto parts maker
Hill resigns YSU post
She hasn’t had a winning season in the five years she’s been the coach. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Club Calendar
Club Calendar boosters X McDonald Basketball Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high
Costly birdie shot: Isenhour draws ire
He accidentally killed a protected hawk with a golf shot in December. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pro
Riding with: Dave Blaney
Friday: The Hartford native qualified 16th for Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Locals to take spiritual journey to Israel
Locals to take spiritual journey to Israel Rabbi Franklin Muller said the group will be immersed
Roush angered by claims
His driver, Carl Edwards, lost his Sprint Cup points lead after the car failed a post-race
Orthodox Great Lent: time for rediscovery, reflection on history
rev. cosmin antonescu Orthodox Great Lent: time for rediscovery, reflection on history For
Labor-force drop is recession sign
Labor-force drop is recession sign Employers slashed 63,000 jobs last month. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Harriet Tubman’s career offers guidance
Opinion: how she sees it Harriet Tubman’s career offers guidance Monday marks the 95th anniversary of
Collars, tags are necessary to keep pets safe
heloise Collars, tags are necessary to keep pets safe Dear Heloise: As an amateur pet rescuer
Judge says GM can offer loan to Delphi through subsidiary
Judge says GM can offer loan to Delphi through subsidiary Delphi still will be able to launch its
Boy band mogul Pearlman pleads guilty to charges
Boy band mogul Pearlman pleads guilty to charges ORLANDO, Fla. — For years, Lou Pearlman wowed
Preaching positive message is working for Joel Osteen
Preaching positive message is working for Joel Osteen The preacher’s kid, taught by his father,
Historic campaign could help Democrats
Opinion: ELLEN GOODMAN Historic campaign could help Democrats BOSTON — In the end, the most memorable
Submit information for Holy Week, Easter
Submit information for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area
Railroad flea market scheduled in Niles
Railroad flea market scheduled in Niles NILES — Youngstown Model Railroad Association will
Drexel shrine in Pa. receives national status
Drexel shrine in Pa. receives national status BENSALEM, Pa. (AP) — The Shrine of St. Katharine
Golfer gets wrong birdie
Golfer gets wrong birdie Pro golfer Tripp Isenhour said it was a “one-in-a-million” golf shot that
McCain needs to grab press attention
Opinion: STAR PARKER McCain needs to grab press attention One down, one to go. We now know that
O.J. & friends trial pushed back
The defense team now has until September to prepare. LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge agreed Friday to
CAREER RECORD Tisha Hill
Coach Tisha Hill’s record as Youngstown State women’s coach: OverallHorizon 2003-044-242-14
Ron Royalty to mark 25th year as pastor of Gospel Baptist
Ron Royalty to mark 25th year as pastor of Gospel Baptist POLAND — Gospel Baptist Church, 6235
Final spring training year in Florida for Indians’ fans
Next spring the Tribe will be relocating to Goodyear, Ariz. and a new complex. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.
Today is Saturday, March 8, the 68th day of 2008. There are 298 days left in the year. Daylight-
Today is Saturday, March 8, the 68th day of 2008. There are 298 days left in the year. Daylight-