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Woman stunned by Warren cop suffers injury in Howland

Woman stunned by Warren cop suffers injury in Howland HOWLAND— Heidi Gill, the woman who made

Vindicator Spelling Bee Saturday; St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday

Vindicator Spelling Bee Saturday; St. Patrick’s Day parade Sunday YOUNGSTOWN — If you are looking

SteelHounds rally for 3-2 win

YOUNGSTOWN — Power-play goals by Steve Birnstill and Petr Pohl rallied the Youngstown SteelHounds to

Phantoms win in shootout

Phantoms win.

Penguins' Crosby to miss another week

Crosby.

MSU's Neitzel topples OSU

OSU loss.

City officials list reasons to keep Ryan at Chevy Center

City officials list reasons to keep Ryan at Chevy Center YOUNGSTOWN —¬†So how did resistance to

Boardman road department union pact cuts costs

Boardman road department union pact cuts costs BOARDMAN — The 27 township union road department

North Side woman sentenced to prison for assault

YOUNGSTOWN — An Ohio Avenue woman has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to

New lawyer appointed for man charged with arson deaths

New lawyer appointed for man charged with arson deaths YOUNGSTOWN — Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of

Vending machine robber gets probation

Vending machine robber gets probation YOUNGSTOWN — A suspect in the robbery of Courtney Vending on

Lee calms down and pleads guilty to manslaughter charge

Lee calms down and pleads guilty to manslaughter charge YOUNGSTOWN — A defendant in a homicide

Downtown Youngstown housing takes another step forward

Downtown Youngstown housing takes another step forward YOUNGSTOWN —¬†Two vacant buildings will

YSU faculty get new pact

YSU faculty get new pact YOUNGSTOWN — Negotiations resulting in a new contract for Youngstown

Heating assistance program extended

Heating assistance program extended COLUMBUS — Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher announced that the Home Energy

Maximum sentence in shooting death over game

Maximum sentence in shooting death over game YOUNGSTOWN — Allen K. Frost got the maximum sentence

Woman gets five years in fatal mishap

Woman gets five years in fatal mishap LISBON — An woman was sentenced to five years in prison for

YSU faculty, university reach tentative contract agreement

YSU faculty, university reach tentative contract agreement YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State

Ex-TV 27 reporter sues magazine

Hustler lawsuit

Poland Bulldogs’ attempt at state trophy fails 78-70

Poland Bulldogs’ attempt at state trophy fails 78-70 No Valley boys basketball team has brought

VIDEO | Fish Fridays flourish

LENTEN traditions Fish Fridays flourish More local churches see fish fries as a way to add fun

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Judge orders defendant’s mouth taped shut

Judge orders defendant’s mouth taped shut ‘He acted like an animal,’ the judge says of the

Panel: District needs levy

Panel: District needs levy The commission isn’t ready to recommend the size of another levy issue

Workshop examines abuse crimes

c_ Workshop examines abuse crimes c_ Domestic violence victims come from all backgrounds,

City seeks agency for Chevy Centre ticketing

City seeks agency for center tickets The city received inquiries from major national ticketing

Group offers help to quit smoking

Group offers help to quit smoking The program now offers three ways to help smokers kick the

Man found incompetent in group-home slaying

Man found incompetent in group-home slaying The suspect will be evaluated periodically.

Damaged school being assessed

Building damage being assessed WEST POINT — An assessment is under way to determine if the West

Britons brace for increase in ‘sin taxes’

Britons brace for increase in ‘sin taxes’ LONDON (AP) — Many Britons were resigning themselves to

movie Schedule

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Today is Friday, March 14, the 74th day of 2008. There are 292 days left in the year. On this date

Going live and acoustic

Going live and acoustic When Yellowcard singer-guitarist Ryan Key envisioned his band’s first

Movie shows how basketball affected lives of black men

Movie shows how basketball affected lives of black men Film tells story of civil rights struggle

Reform backers divided on voting

Reform backers divided on voting Some reformists in Iran will boycott the vote because of the

Buford’s shooting off, but Toledo Libbey wins

Libbey beat St. Paris Graham, 51-44, to advance to the Division II final. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s

Officials: Road repairs getting done

Officials: Road repairs getting done There are more potholes than there is money to patch them, an

Vindy.com News Podcast for March 14, 2008

The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, March 14, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.

Bill Clinton stumps for wife; ducks press

Opinion: In the weeks leading up to the Democratic primary in Ohio, presidential candidate Hillary Rodham

IMPRESSIVE WIN: Mahoning County Treasurer Lisa Antonini’s victory over John Shultz in last

Opinion: IMPRESSIVE WIN: Mahoning County Treasurer Lisa Antonini’s victory over John Shultz in last week’s

On the Side: Victory for Antonini impressive

Opinion: IMPRESSIVE WIN: Mahoning County Treasurer Lisa Antonini’s victory over John Shultz in last week’s Democratic primary is truly impressive

Jazz-rock pioneer Chick Corea will tour

Jazz-rock pioneer Chick Corea will tour The summer concert swing will hit more than 50 cities.

America’s crude habit is getting costly

Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT America’s crude habit is getting costly It was almost as startling as if

Area births for March 13, 2008

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Deidra Rosario and Darmetrius North, Youngstown,

Nation digest: Foreclosures up 60% over February 2007

NATION Foreclosures up 60% over February 2007 LOS ANGELES — Nearly 60 percent more U.S. homes

New Fox sitcom lacks old magic

New Fox sitcom lacks old magic No happy returns for Fox sitcom ‘Jezebel James’ “The Return

Zoning boards reviewing language in regulations

Zoning boards reviewing language in regulations Trustees and township zoning boards plan to meet

Judge sentences ex-corrections officer

Judge sentences ex-corrections officer Felony charges were reduced to misdemeanors. YOUNGSTOWN —

Club Calendar: Area groups announce activities

club calendar ATHLETIC GROUPS X Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m.

Caged at state, Poland was unable to stop Hitchens

COLUMBUS — About a half-hour after Thursday’s game, Poland High boys basketball coach Ken Grisdale

Negative sentiment about dollar growing

Negative sentiment about dollar growing Experts say the dollar will need years to recover its lost

Clinton campaign target of dirty tricks

Opinion: BONNIE ERBE Clinton campaign target of dirty tricks Search the Web for “caucus disruptions” and

Leadership is Obama’s strongest quality

Opinion: GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Leadership is Obama’s strongest quality WASHINGTON — Did I miss

Champ teams moving to IRL are scrambling

The IRL expects to begin the 2008 season with at least 10 new cars. The opening race of the

Long bombs help the Hoyas fend off Villanova comeback

Georgetown made 17 3-point goals to tie a Big East tournament record. NEW YORK — Jessie Sapp

Boos changed to ‘Kooz’ for ex-Scrappers’ player

Despite a bad start, Kevin Kouzmanoff managed to stay with the Padres. PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Even

Gold futures reach $1,000 an ounce

Gold futures reach $1,000 an ounce A weak dollar is pushing up the price of gold and oil. NEW

Johnson hopes to change mediocrity to excellence

The two-time champ is ranked No. 13 and is 198 points behind the leader. Jimmie Johnson is

Lutheran panel fails to set policy on gays

Lutheran panel fails to set policy on gays A task force drafting a long-awaited statement on

American Indians’ DNA traced to six women

American Indians’ DNA traced to six women About 95 percent of Indians in the Americas have traces

U.S.-led soldiers fire into Pakistan

U.S.-led soldiers fire into Pakistan The attack from inside Afghanistan was aimed at Taliban

Apartments for seniors planned

Apartments for seniors planned Apartment leases are expected to open eight months from building

Illini beat Penn State in opener

Although both teams shot poorly, Michigan beat Iowa. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Illinois picked the right

Couples is booming, Woods struggling

Fred Couples’ booming tree shots has helped him to build a one-shot lead. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —

Poland Notebook from Value City Arena

Bright future: Two sophomores started and three others saw extensive playing time for Poland in

Mortgage crisis justifies rescue plan by Congress

Opinion: HOW HE SEES IT Mortgage crisis justifies rescue plan by Congress Problems that began in

Panthers surprise Wildcats

Panthers surprise Wildcats Sam Young had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and hit a pair of free throws

Mahoning County marriage licenses

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John M. Ferguson, 34, of 7412 Salinas Trail, Boardman, and

Grapefruit League: Thursday’s exhibition game

Indians 9, Blue Jays 5 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Travis Hafner hit his first home run of the spring as

Playing hot and cold hands late in a tournament

Daniel Negreanu| Poker Playing hot and cold hands late in a tournament Playing hot and cold

Body of archbishop found after phone call

Body of archbishop found after phone call A morgue official said the body bore no bullet holes.

Wizards slip past Cavaliers

LeBron James missed a game-winning basket at the buzzer. WASHINGTON (AP) — Caron Butler unleashed

DNC should pay for do-over

DNC should pay for do-over Dallas Morning News: In the irony of ironies, Democratic votes from

Feeding a pothole

Feeding a pothole kMahoning County officials say they’re doing everything they reasonably can to

Boyfriend should be charged for letting woman stay on toilet, sheriff says

Boyfriend should be charged for letting woman stay on toilet, sheriff says NESS CITY, Kan. (AP) —

Wilson schedules ‘listening session’

Wilson schedules ‘listening session’ CANFIELD — U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville,

AOL to pay $850M for social site Bebo

AOL to pay $850M for social site Bebo AOL says it is serious about social networking. NEW YORK

Senate rejects Bush tax cut renewals

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‘Full Monty’ auditions set

‘Full Monty’ auditions set YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., will

Wash away soap-scum residue with shampoo

heloise Wash away soap-scum residue with shampoo Dear Heloise: I have a clear-glass shower door

Crystal has ‘greatest moment,’ but Pirates beat Yankees 5-3

The actor, comedian and Oscar host got to play for the New York Yankees. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Billy

A hunter becomes the hunted

Editorial: A hunter becomes the hunted Eliot Spitzer said Wednesday that after he repairs the damage done to

Astronauts on spacewalk despite power problem

Astronauts on spacewalk despite power problem Engineers suspect a timer is at fault. CAPE

Bedford Chanel falls in semifinal

Worthington Christian advanced to the Division IV final against New Knoxville. COLUMBUS— Tyler

Pitt outlasts Louisville in OT in Big East meet

Sam Young’s double-double and late scoring aided the Panthers’ 76-69 win. NEW YORK (AP) — Sam

Plan targets one-brand dealers

Plan targets one-brand dealers Detroit automakers are reducing dealerships as market share

Study: Less profanity in films increases profit

Study: Less profanity in films increases profit Research covered 400 movies from fall 2005 to

Proposals address financing of homes

Proposals address financing of homes The Federal Reserve has already taken action on some of the

Jackson staves off Neverland auction

Jackson staves off Neverland auction Michael Jackson has refinanced Neverland ranch in time to

Study: Dementia diagnosis should be made known

Study: Dementia diagnosis should be made known The study found that patients are relieved to have

No rush to select new YSU skipper

Ron Strollo is waiting to launch his pursuit of a women’s basketball coach. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s

Kent is 20-point winner over Toledo

The decisive win should help the Golden Flashes’ case toward an NCAA bid. CLEVELAND (AP) — Mike

Trumbull County Grand jury indictments

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury The grand jury indicted 17 people Wednesday not including two

Panel weighs discipline over court case filing

Panel weighs discipline over court case filing The defense did not receive a copy outlining the

Andrews Cycles ordered to repay extra charges

Andrews Cycles ordered to repay extra charges The settlement was approved Wednesday. SALEM —

College Hoops: Women’s Top 25

No. 11 Texas A&M 65, Iowa State 53 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Morenike Atunrase had 19 points and five

Feuding daughter-in-law resorts to blackmail

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Feuding daughter-in-law resorts to blackmail

NHL Roundup for Thursday’s games

NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s games Red Wings 5, Stars 3 DETROIT — Pavel Datsyuk had two goals and an

Browns’ Baxter gets another shot

The defensive back signed a one-year free agent contract. CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns defensive back

Latest ‘Potter’ book will be made into 2 films

Latest ‘Potter’ book will be made into 2 films LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter was the center of seven

Judge refuses to take death penalty off the table

Judge refuses to take death penalty off the table The death-penalty murder trial has been

House OKs budget; Senate continues debate

House OKs budget; Senate continues debate All three major presidential contenders were there for

J-M board gathers ideas to help get levy to pass

J-M board gathers ideas to help get levy to pass Benefits are available even to those with no kids

TCTC to upgrade cosmetology program

TCTC to upgrade cosmetology program The state delayed action on a proposal that could include a

Call here if you need help

c_ make a call Hot line numbers Here are phone numbers to call if you are in a domestic

Grisly news gives families hope

Grisly news gives families hope Not included with the other fingers was one from a kidnapped

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