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SteelHounds’ Beech records shutout

WICHITA, Kan. — Kevin Beech recorded his second shutout as a member of the SteelHounds, and fourth

Phantoms midgets in title contest Monday

The Phantoms Midget Major AAA team will be playing in the state championship game against the

Poland advances, Warren Harding falls

Poland defeated Cleveland Benedictine, 77-63, to advance to the state semifinals later this week in

Mahoning County coroner searches for forensic pathologist

Mahoning County coroner searches for forensic pathologist YOUNGSTOWN – The Mahoning County

Ukrainian egg decorating tradition thrives at festival in Sharon

Ukrainian egg decorating tradition thrives at festival in Sharon SHARON, Pa. — It’s 2,000 years

Boardman middle school pupils star in exercise video

Boardman middle school pupils star in exercise video BOARDMAN — Few dispute the value of school

Holy Week, St. Patrick’s Day clash this year

Holy Week, St. Patrick’s Day clash this year YOUNGSTOWN — Not all Irish eyes will be smiling this

Restored Idora Park carousel finds new home in Brooklyn

Restored Idora Park carousel finds new home in Brooklyn YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been a long strange

Group sues public library for canceling gathering

Group sues public library for canceling gathering The meeting was canceled because it contained

British Royal Navy floats wreath over wreck of WWII destroyer sunk in battle with Nazis

British Royal Navy floats wreath over wreck of WWII destroyer sunk in battle with Nazis LONDON

Kids sign pillows to stand up to bullies

Kids sign pillows to stand up to bullies Many schools around the country have implemented bullying

The Hubbard teen finished third and second in the last two Vindicator bees.

The Hubbard teen finished third and second in the last two Vindicator bees. HUBBARD — Hanna

Some key employees see their salaries rise after study’s evaluation

Some key employees see their salaries rise after study’s evaluation Ninety-one county workers got

Dead Navy SEAL is identified

Dead Navy SEAL is identified The man was a veteran of the special warfare force. PHOENIX (AP) —

Local public sports events

BASEBALL Ursuline College — has a hitting clinic March 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call (440)

Job & family services promotion

JOB & FAMILY SERVICES PROMOTION Judee L. Genetin, 32 percent to $100,896 when she was promoted

Problem gambler sues casinos for $20M

Problem gambler sues casinos for $20M The lawyer argues the casinos had a duty to cut her off when

Columbiana County receives federal grant

Columbiana County receives federal grant LISBON — Columbiana County has been awarded $78,421 in

Snow buries Ohio, cancels events and air travel

Snow buries Ohio, cancels events and air travel Columbus got more than 20 inches of snow,

Southern Utah guard plays with one hand, but all heart

Dax Crum was born with only his left hand, but he has never let that stop him. CEDAR CITY, Utah

Hawks win two-minute replayed OT game

It was a carryover from Dec. 19 after a protest. ATLANTA (AP) — New score, same result. The

Pyro is Derby winner in La.

The 3-year-old cruised to his third win in six career starts. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pyro muscled his

Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Aaron L. Sherrod The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Blood Drives

Blood Drives TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.

Badgers clinch Big Ten outright

Minnesota cut Illinois’ 11-point second half lead to just one before losing. EVANSTON, Ill. —

The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury

The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Edward L. Rovnak,

Sampras-Federer set for latest exhibition

Roger Federer is on a rare losing streak. Pete Sampras was hardly at the height of his powers

All 70 participants in the 75th annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee, set for 9 a.m. Saturday at

Today is Sunday, March 9, the 69th day of 2008. There are 297 days left in the year. On this date in

’95 case: Still no ID for woman

’95 case: Still no ID for woman The cold case is being featured this week on Crime Stoppers.

No. 2 Memphis is 16-0 in C-USA

Freshman O.J. Mayo scored 25 points in USC’s win over Stanford. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Joey Dorsey had

YSU schedule

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball at Alabama, 3 p.m.; softball vs. Iona and George Mason in

NASCAR Roundup: News and notes

Seething Stewart: Tony Stewart took a hard lick last Sunday at Las Vegas when his right front tire

NHL Roundup: Saturday’s other games

Canadiens 5, Kings 2 LOS ANGELES — Patrice Brisebois triggered a three-goal second period for

Obama wins Dem caucuses in Wyoming

Obama wins Dem caucuses in Wyoming Party officials struggled to accommodate the throngs of people

The power rankings of Congress members are compiled by Knowlegis, which operates the nonpartisan

Penguins win regular-season finale

YSU used a strong performance from the line to beat Illinois-Chicago, 71-62. CHICAGO — The

Cleveland State clips Valparaiso

The Vikings will play Butler in the Horizon League championship game on Tuesday. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)

Storm socks area, sets record

Storm socks area, sets record Home Depot in Boardman sold out of winter-related merchandise, an

Poland, Harding on tap today

The winter blizzard postponed the girls state finals until Monday. On Saturday, the phrase

Officials: Mideast peace talks still on agenda despite violence

Officials: Mideast peace talks still on agenda despite violence JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli-

From sap to syrup

From sap to syrup SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Discover how sap taken from the tree becomes syrup on the

PRACTICE SCHEDULE Thunder

Today — Physicals Monday — 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday — 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday — 9:30 a.m.-noon

Vying for $15,000 prize, Dutch women race in stiletto heals

Vying for $15,000 prize, Dutch women race in stiletto heals AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Like a

Pavlik to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Pavlik to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 30th annual parade begins at 1 p.m. next Sunday.

Kenseth finally returns to victory lane, outlasts Burton in Nationwide contest

Kyle Busch looked like a winner until blowing a tire. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but

Edwards can’t keep a lid on controversy

It’s overshadowed his two straight victories. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — There are no distractions for

Austintown officials mull 1 big elementary school

Austintown officials mull 1 big elementary school The superintendent will give the school’s unions

Photography: Mill Creek exhibit winners

PHOTOGRAPHY |Mill Creek exhibit winners The list of winners of Mill Creek MetroParks’ 33rd annual

Lucky No. 7: Mooney’s speech team wins state title

Lucky No. 7: Mooney’s speech team wins state title The team also recently qualified 10 members

Pavlik, Lockett likely at Garden

The official announcement is expected to come on Tuesday. Since turning pro seven years ago,

Serbian government collapses over Kosovo

Serbian government collapses over Kosovo EU nations that recognized Kosovo’s independence must

Critics blast veto of ban on CIA tactics

Critics blast veto of ban on CIA tactics The bill would have limited the CIA to 19 interrogation

House members’ rankings rise

House members’ rankings rise Tim Ryan moved up 283 spots in the House ranking in two years.

Rodgers avows to be ‘the best he can be’

The Packers’ new QB grew up in the Bay area and is hoping to follow in the path of Steve Young.

Police chaplains to conduct workshop about abuse

Police chaplains to conduct workshop about abuse YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Police Chaplains will

Mercer County sentencings

MERCER COUNTY Sentencings Judges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court sentenced these people to

Ex-President Clinton to visit Valley to raise funds for Hillary’s campaign

Ex-President Clinton to visit Valley to raise funds for Hillary’s campaign CANFIELD — Former

Pirates’ hitters impress Russell

They haven’t faced the league’s top pitchers, but they are greatly improved. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)

Water issues fill builders’ show

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At the 2008 International Builders’ Show here, there was water, water

Van-Dells will perform at Ford Family Recital Hall

YOUNGSTOWN — The Van-Dells, who have been paying tribute to the early days of rock ’n’ roll for more

Biotech turns to hair-loss research

Biotech turns to hair-loss research Americans spend more than $1 billion a year on hair loss

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, 2538 Grandview Road.

YSU professor revives ‘Grand Design’ musical

A new score was written for the production. YOUNGSTOWN — A musical written 25 years ago by a

Margulies returns to TV

‘ER’ had kept her isolated in Los Angeles. NEW YORK — If not for the absence of an all-

Consumers save money by buying secondhand items

Consignment shops have grown in popularity as people are looking to spend less. MODESTO,

Meeting announced

Meeting announced YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Panhellenic Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday

hYankee Candle offers special MacIntosh issue

hYankee Candle offers special MacIntosh issue Yankee Candles is selling a special version of its

Doggy Disneyland

Doggy Disneyland Vermont’s Dog Mountain studio and dog chapel have evolved into a kind of doggy

With Rihanna’s help, woman finds donor

With Rihanna’s help, woman finds donor NEW YORK — A leukemia patient in dire need of a bone marrow

Weight loss should have made her happy

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Weight loss should have made her happy Dear

federated clubs

federated clubs wednesday X Fortnightly IV members will hold a business meeting at 7:30 p.m.

It’s wise to hedge your bets

Not much is certain when it comes to saving for retirement. Except, of course, that you have to

Alpha Nu will host regional conference

Alpha Nu will host regional conference YOUNGSTOWN — Alpha Nu Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority,

Pizza shops are forced to eat something they don’t like — higher costs

Pizza shops are forced to eat something they don’t like — higher costs. Local pizza makers are

Happy 100th Birthday: Ruth Kyle

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Ruth Kyle Born: Feb. 7, 1908, in McKees Rocks, Pa. Parents: Rosa McGowen

Handle juvenile lifers cautiously

Opinion: Matthew T. Mangino Handle juvenile lifers cautiously There is a renewed urgency to abolish life

Vindy hires managing editor, adds 2 to classified department

Mark Sweetwood, a 26-year veteran of the newspaper industry, has been named managing editor of The

Hybrid home goes Earth-friendly

The home is strong, efficient and will soon be on the market. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the classic

Region news digest: Howland psychologist is president of state board

REGION Howland psychologist is president of state board HOWLAND — Kathryn Shroder, a Howland

Perfect games highlight area lanes

Ron Jones rolled 300-279-278 — 857 in Variety Mixed at Holiday Bowl March 7 while Bob Eisenbraun Jr.

Developer sets aside Fla. land for eagles, earns environmentalists’ praise

Developer sets aside Fla. land for eagles, earns environmentalists’ praise PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.

senior citizens

senior citizens 55-PLUS MINERAL RIDGE X The 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30

Defiantly different, this class redefined rock

Like Madonna, the rest of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class stretched the

700s

700s Amron — Carl Cramer Sr. (717) & Jim Diver (710) in Yurchyk & Davis Dbls.; Don Chestnut (745)

Contain the dust, cut the mess

There are several advantages to dust containment, one floor service business owner says.

Trying to sell rich and illicit piece of California history

Trying to sell rich and illicit piece of California history The estsate sold three years ago for

Youngstown native on ‘Dexter’ tonight

Youngstown native on ‘Dexter’ tonight A native of Youngstown has a small role on tonight’s episode

Bankrupt retailers leave gift cards worthless

One estimate says $75 million in gift cards may be stripped of their value. NEW YORK (AP) — You

Sharon Regional Women’s Center sponsors seminar

Sharon Regional Women’s Center sponsors seminar SHARON, Pa. — The Women’s Center of Sharon

‘Piano Princess’ brings fun to Packard show

The pianist took to heart some advice she got from Liberace. If Liberace is the king of the

HAS A ‘DOGHOUSE’: This oak Welsh dresser, c. 1800, has an opening near the bottom called

HAS A ‘DOGHOUSE’: This oak Welsh dresser, c. 1800, has an opening near the bottom called a

We’re depending more on cell phones than landlines

We’re depending more on cell phones than landlines NEW YORK — Americans have become more dependent

Cardiologists say stun gun won’t work like defibrillator

graedons |People’s Pharmacy Cardiologists say stun gun won’t work like defibrillator Q.

Welsh dresser, cupboard, hutch: 3 names, 1 thing

Are a Welsh dresser, a Welsh cupboard and a hutch different? The problem is that names for

Dykes won’t let snub change his NFL dreams

The Chaney High graduate thinks it was a mistake to not invite him to last month’s combine. The

Pop star, video icon and hall of famer

Her main contribution to the industry was her music videos. Madonna has been many things in

DECORATING TIPS

DECORATING TIPS Older pieces Jennifer Williams of Crow Trading Co. shared some tips on

Mahoning county

Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine

AOH to honor the Kales

AOH to honor the Kales YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman couple has been singled out for recognition by the

Double Yoi! Steelers’ fans miss Cope

There’s little left to be said about that little guy from Pittsburgh, the one who had the obnoxious

Garden Clubs

Garden Clubs monday X Woodland will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the senior citizens room at the post

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Writer unhappy with Irish article Fanfare: I am extremely disappointed with The

‘Terabithia’ debuts here in the Valley

The director’s son composed a score for the play. YOUNGSTOWN — “Bridge to Terabithia,” the

“Journey to 10,000 B.C.” (8 p.m., History Channel): As climate changes were leading to a

“Journey to 10,000 B.C.” (8 p.m., History Channel): As climate changes were leading to a mini Ice

College loan costs to grow

Lenders are scaling back on student lending. WASHINGTON — Many college students across the

SteelHounds lose in shootout

LOVELAND, Colo. — Riley Nelson’s shootout goal gave the Colorado Eagles a 4-3 victory Saturday over

Births for 2008-03-09

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Men's collge basketball scores

MEN EAST Cincinnati at Connecticut, ppd. Duquesne 85, Saint Louis 58 Fordham 69, St.

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