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Kennedy Catholic loses in overtime
AMBRIDGE, Pa. — Pat Grubbs, a 6-foot-8, 300-pound center, made a layup shot with 16 seconds
Canfield event raises more than $100K for Hillary Clinton
Canfield event raises more than $100K for Hillary Clinton CANFIELD — President Clinton engaged a
Contract set to furnish 2 Youngstown schools
Contract set to furnish 2 Youngstown schools YOUNGSTOWN — Furniture, fixtures and equipment for
4 schools pulling out of Steel Valley
WARREN — Although it appears that the Steel Valley Conference will dissolve after the 2008-09 school
Youngstown Promise study under way
Youngstown Promise study under way YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board has hired a consultant to
Mother files wrongful death lawsuit in ’07 death
Mother files wrongful death lawsuit in ’07 death YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a man who was
Cavs pull out from operating Chevy Center
Cavs pull out from operating Chevy Center YOUNGSTOWN —¬†With the city wanting to make the
YSU gets $500,000 gift for new building
YSU gets $500,000 gift for new building YOUNGSTOWN —Youngstown State University graduate Jocelyne
East Palestine woman killed in crash
East Palestine woman killed in crash EAST PALESTINE — An East Palestine woman was killed in a
The Vindicator wants to hear your opinions on the war in Iraq.
The Vindicator wants to hear your opinions on the war in Iraq. Five years into the Iraq
Supreme Court won’t hear death penalty appeal
Supreme Court won’t hear death penalty appeal WARREN – The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear
Weddings: Nicole Melillo and Larry Pasquarello
NICOLE MELILLO LARRY PASQUARELLo X ST. THOMAS — The wedding of Nicole Melillo and Larry
Weddings: Tiffany Wiley and Jimmie Moore
Tiffany Wiley Jimmie Moore X Tiffany L. Wiley and the Rev. Jimmie D. Moore were united in marriage
New Middletown council passes budget appropriation
Opinion: New Middletown council passes budget appropriation NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village council has approved
Summer wedding for Laura Landor and Scott Infante
Summer wedding for Laura Landor and Scott Infante X The engagement and plans for the upcoming
Candice Esposito to be bride of Marc Osborne
Candice Esposito to be bride of Marc Osborne X BOARDMAN ¬≠— The engagement of Candice Lee
Sawtelle-Brennan engagement is being announced
Sawtelle-Brennan engagement is being announced X BROOKFIELD — Announced by Bill and Karen Sawtelle
Kleinhans-Marinelli engagement is being announced
Kleinhans-Marinelli engagement is being announced X BOARDMAN — The engagement of Bridgett
Williams-Sekulich engagement told, wedding in June
Williams-Sekulich engagement told, wedding in June X VIENNA — Bill and Cynthia Williams, 1213
Weddings: Molly Sheridan and Brian Sacawa
MOLLY SHERIdAN BRIAN SACAWA X BALTIMORE, Md. — The Mansion House Porch in Druid Hill Park
Weddings: Amy Duncan and David Gestosani
AMY DUNCAN DAVID GESTOSANI X CLEVELAND HEIGHTS — St. Ann Church was the setting at 3:30 p.m. Dec.
Weddings: Kelly Swick and Benjamin Tran
Kelly Swick Benjamin Tran X YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Nicole Swick, daughter of Gary and Sue Swick of
Weddings: Andrea Bellinger and Christoper Ellis Jr.
ANDREA BELLINGER CHRISTOPHER ELLIS JR. X PICKERINGTON — Andrea Adia Bellinger became the bride of
Spring wedding for Hillary Craig, Andrew Yocum
Spring wedding for Hillary Craig, Andrew Yocum X Hillary Ann Craig, 5410 W. South Range Road,
Longfield-Ross wedding to be in South Carolina
Longfield-Ross wedding to be in South Carolina X AUSTINTOWN — Announced by Bruce and Joelene
Keegan-Fullerman wedding to be at Kent State campus
Keegan-Fullerman wedding to be at Kent State campus X TWINSBURG — The engagement of Aliesha
Plans announced for Arn-Marstellar wedding in May
Plans announced for Arn-Marstellar wedding in May X SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — The engagement of Rebekah
Kelly Kochamba and Aaron Hayes will marry in July
Kelly Kochamba and Aaron Hayes will marry in July X POLAND — Joseph and Patricia Kochamba of
Selina Hughes, Corey Cotton set May wedding date
Selina Hughes, Corey Cotton set May wedding date X YOUNGSTOWN — Selina Hughes, 1339 Miami St., and
Anniversary events held for Mr. and Mrs. Cellio
Anniversary events held for Mr. and Mrs. Cellio X YOUNGSTOWN ¬≠ — The 50th wedding anniversary
Weddings: Denise Ream and Thomas Wood
DENISE REAM THOMAS WOOD X BOARDMAN — The gazebo in Boardman Township Park was the setting July 28,
Weddings: Christina Psaras and Cain Macgregor
CHRISTINA PSARAS CAIN MACGREGOR X WARREN — The wedding of Christina Psaras and Cain MacGregor,
Weddings: Melanie Koontz and Carl Angiuli
MELANIE KOONTZ CARL ANGIULI X BOARDMAN — Carl Albert Angiuli and his bride, the former Melanie
Dinner party held to honor Billecs on anniversary
Dinner party held to honor Billecs on anniversary X CAMPBELL — Family members and close
Las Vegas chosen for Stanton-Osipchak December wedding
c_ Las Vegas chosen for Stanton-Osipchak December wedding X Announced by Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Extra cops to be out on St. Patrick’s Day
Opinion: Extra cops to be out on St. Patrick’s Day To keep the roads safe this St. Patrick’s Day, the
Pruning workshop will be in Howland Thursday
Pruning workshop will be in Howland Thursday HOWLAND ¬≠— A pruning workshop will be from 5:30 to
Political signs in Austintown must go
Political signs in Austintown must go AUSTINTOWN — Township Trustee David Ditzler says he
Zero tolerance blitz is Saturday
Zero tolerance blitz is Saturday To keep the roads safe this St. Patrick’s Day, the Mahoning
Reunions: East High School Class of 1969
REUNIONS • East High School Class of 1969 is planning a 40-year reunion in September 2009 and is
A jump at the pump
A jump at the pump SFlb If gas doesn’t hit $4 a gallon this year, expect it by next year, an
Spring training roundup: Tribe & Bucs
SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP Tribe Bucs Indians 12, Rays 10 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Paul Byrd
Ex-president’s visit to raise $100,000 for Hillary
Ex-president’s visit to raise $100,000 for Hillary The former president is flying into the
Poland schools plan pep rally as basketball team goes to tourney
Poland schools plan pep rally as basketball team goes to tourney POLAND — For only the fourth time
No joke: Laffey’s got a big chance
No joke: Laffey’s got a big chance The 22-year-old is fighting for the No. 5 spot in
LeBron’s triple-double lifts Cavs to 88-80 win over Trail Blazers
LeBron’s triple-double lifts Cavs to 88-80 win over Trail Blazers Still, the Cleveland standout
Austintown Board decides to close Davis
AUSTINTOWN Board decides to close Davis A committee will also consider requiring students to
Butler, CSU set to meet again
The Vikings are in the Horizon finals for the first time. Butler, CSU set to meet again
To move up, Pearce moves out
To move up, Pearce moves out The Pirates’ prize prospect is moving from first base to the
TV Bob brings sports to life on screen
TV Bob brings sports to life on screen The veteran sportscaster spoke of the advantages and
Liberty will stay in bus program
Liberty will stay in bus program “We need the transportation, and we need it affordable.” Linda
War of words may turn ugly
Opinion: Andres Oppenheimer War of words may turn ugly The seven-day war of words between Colombia
Delphi to Corp to try again to secure $6.1B in loans
Delphi to Corp to try again to secure $6.1B in loans NEW YORK (AP) — Auto parts supplier Delphi
In new season, it’s the beauties vs. the geeks
In new season, it’s the beauties vs. the geeks More than any other season, there are louder people
More stores closing at malls
More stores closing at malls Even high-flying retail areas are seeing store closings. The
Taxpayers must pick up after greedy
Opinion: DAN K. THOMASSON Taxpayers must pick up after greedy WASHINGTON — As home foreclosures mount and
Store’s switch to fluorescents expected to save $2,500 a year
Store’s switch to fluorescents expected to save $2,500 a year HERMITAGE, Pa. — Mark Bolotin has
Region news digest: Henn Workshops changes method of selling wares
REGION Henn Workshops changes method of selling wares LORDSTOWN — Henn Workshops has stopped
Rullis plan new South Avenue store
Rullis plan new South Avenue store Construction is expected to take between seven and eight
Hearing set on constitutionality of execution by lethal injection
Hearing set on constitutionality of execution by lethal injection A recent DNA match revived the
Penguins defeat Detroit; face Wright State next
Penguins defeat Detroit; face Wright State next YSU women posted their first Horizon Tournament
Court upholds 84-year term
Court upholds 84-year term Keep a brutal home invader locked up for life, the appeals court says.
Teenager charged as adult in stabbing
Teenager charged as adult in stabbing HERMITAGE, Pa. — City police have charged a teenager in a
A report of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A report of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD March 3: Public
Scandal could pave way for 1st black N.Y. governor
Scandal could pave way for 1st black N.Y. governor New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been tied to a
Senators to hold hearings on drugs in drinking water
Senators to hold hearings on drugs in drinking water Two veteran U.S. senators said Monday they
Driver injured when firetruck hits SUV
c_ Driver injured when firetruck hits SUV BOARDMAN — A township man was treated in the emergency
More baseball
More baseball Until early Monday morning, Steve Pearce k was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top
Monday’s Baseball Scores
Monday’s Baseball Scores EAST Geneva 2-10, Chestnut Hill 1-1 Rowan 7, Alvernia 0 SOUTH
Company to sell Alzheimer’s test
Company to sell Alzheimer’s test Some researchers question the value of the test. PHILADELPHIA
LeBron goes big in Cavs’ win
LeBron goes big in Cavs’ win LeBron James’ seventh triple-double of the season led the Cleveland
UP NEXT YSU women’s basketball
UP NEXT YSU women’s basketball Wednesday The Penguins travel to Wright State at 7 p.m. for a
Air Force retiring F-117 stealth fighters
Air Force retiring F-117 stealth fighters Fifty-nine F-117s were made, and the first flight was in
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Ursuline College — has a hitting clinic March 21 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call (440)
Board decides to close Davis
AUSTINTOWN Board decides to close Davis A committee will also consider requiring students to
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Toronto 114, Seattle 106 Philadelphia 119, Milwaukee 97 Phoenix 94, San Antonio
ysu
ysu Scott, Branson named all-Horizon League INDIANAPOLIS, In. — YSU junior Tiara Scott was named
Liquor, curfew case
Liquor, curfew case AUSTINTOWN — Police early Sunday observed youths ages 16-18 sitting around a
AT THE PUMP
AT THE PUMP Valley record set Average regular gasoline prices for the Mahoning Valley: Monday:
Eight U.S. soldiers killed in attacks
Eight U.S. soldiers killed in attacks Two explosions occurred in Shiite Muslim districts.
College basketball at a glance
College basketball at a glance MEN Monday’s scores TOURNAMENTS Colonial Athletic Association
REUNIONS
REUNIONS X East High School Class of 1969 is planning a 40-year reunion in September 2009 and is
Melfi, once a spendthrift, wants to scrimp on cruisers
Opinion: Melfi, once a spendthrift, wants to scrimp on cruisers EDITOR: I learned a long time ago not to
Binky Patrol enjoys helping
Binky Patrol enjoys helping Each blanket has a special design and function to match its recipient.
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A Jane Doe death in 1995 is the focus of Crime Stoppers of
Hints help eliminate scheduling problems
heloise Hints help eliminate scheduling problems Dear Readers: When it’s time for your
Columbiana Co. ballot recount set March 27
Columbiana Co. ballot recount set March 27 Election decisions won’t be available until late this
Robinwood elementary to celebrate 50th year
Robinwood elementary to celebrate 50th year The school opened its doors in the 1957-58 school
The child’s welfare must be considered first
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox The child’s welfare must be considered first
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government Center,
Panel seeks extension for report
Panel seeks extension for report Committee members are at odds over seeking more time to make a
Museums seek more funding
Museums seek more funding There is a disparity between library and museum funding. COLUMBUS
Madonna, Mellencamp among inductees
Madonna, Mellencamp among inductees Others included the Dave Clark Five and Leonard Cohen. NEW
Rembrandt exhibit at Cincy museum
Rembrandt exhibit at Cincy museum The three self-portraits portray the artist in his early,
Judge: Anti-smoking law is constitutional
Judge: Anti-smoking law is constitutional CINCINNATI (AP) — A local judge has ruled that a state
Ohio digging out from under snow
Ohio digging out from under snow Students in schools that closed Monday are to make up the reading
Obama shrugs off VP consideration
Obama shrugs off VP consideration He said he is running for president, not vice president.
Suspect is arrested in another student killing
Suspect is arrested in another student killing The man accused of killing one of the students
G. Mason topples W&M in CAA final
G. Mason topples W&M in CAA final Siena earned its fourth trip to the NCAA tournament.
Pregnant Lisa Marie sues London newspaper
Pregnant Lisa Marie sues London newspaper LONDON — Lisa Marie Presley has sued a British newspaper
Eliot Spitzer Biography
Eliot Spitzer Biography A brief biography of NY Gov. Eliot Spitzer Name: Eliot L. Spitzer Age:
“The Spanish people have spoken clearly and decided to start a new era.”
Opinion: “The Spanish people have spoken clearly and decided to start a new era.” Jose Luis Rodriguez