News for March 16, 2008 | Vindy Archives

James scores 33 in Cavaliers’ win

CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 33 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late Charlotte

SteelHounds lose, 3-1

YOUNGSTOWN — The Laredo Bucks defeated the Youngstown SteelHounds 3-1, snapping the ’Hounds’ five-

UNC, Memphis among top seeds

North Carolina, Memphis, Kansas and UCLA earned the top seeds in the NCAA tournament Sunday, and the

Blue Jackets edge Red Wings

COLUMBUS — Manny Malhotra provided the offense with two goals and a career-high three points, and

30th St. Patrick’s parade draws 10,000

BOARDMAN — Faith and begorrah! ’Twas a fine day for the wearin’ of the green, playin’ of the pipes

Pirates give Snell a 3-year contract

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-handed pitcher Ian Snell to a three-year

Burton sparks Childress sweep

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Jeff Burton raced past Denny Hamlin on a two-lap sprint to the finish Sunday

Pens wallop Flyers, 7-1

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora each had two goals and two assists, and the

Names of 2 Warren police officers to be added to memorial

WARREN — The names of two former Warren Police Department members will be placed on the Ohio Peace

Couple creates authentic Irish pub in Niles

NILES — A draft of Guinness, a waiter in a kilt and a rousing song aren’t all that await diners at a

A new era for city council, municipal court in Girard

GIRARD — The hard feelings and strained relations between city council and Girard Municipal Court

City, police officers resolve contract dispute

The three-year contract calls for a 10.8-percent salary increase over its life. YOUNGSTOWN

Lakeview district forum set

More staff cuts, a reduction in pupil transportation and institution of fees face the Lakeview

Region news digest: Community Foundation adds seven new funds

REGION Community Foundation adds seven new funds YOUNGSTOWN — The Community Foundation of the

Photo Gallery: Fifty Years Ago: St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown

Vindicator file photos/Edward A. Shuba and Lloyd S. Jones FIFTY YEARS AGO: The cross that sits

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Local baseball scores and news

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

Notebook: From the Chevy Centre

Homestand: The Bucks and SteelHounds conclude their three-game series today at 4:05 p.m. The

New Jot refrigerator has a dry-erase board

hNew Jot refrigerator has a dry-erase board Chances are your refrigerator already doubles as the

NHL Roundup for Saturday’s games

Devils 4, Avalanche 2 DENVER — Martin Brodeur stopped 24 shots in reaching 40 wins for a record

Limelight: Valley awards and achievements

YOUNGSTOWN — The 2008 Jury of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects elevated Youngstown

The Smithsonian picks new leader

The museum’s new official acknowledged that the complex is facing challenges. WASHINGTON (AP) —

In book, Specter shares his pain

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Arlen Specter knows a thing or two about bad health. Active and physically

For many, safety is still top priority

‘The real question is, how do we leave [Iraq] and still protect our country?’ said Robert Brooks,

Man sentenced to prison in toddler’s death

GREENVILLE (AP) — A man was sentenced to four years in prison for suffocating his girlfriend’s

Committee: Tear down and rebuild Lima prison

COLUMBUS (AP) — The state should tear down a shuttered northwest Ohio prison and start over, a

Selected Stocks

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Ohio court backs off plans to restrict open records data

“Just as we can’t prevent anyone from going postal in a courtroom, we can’t as a court stop identity

Champs in attendance

Champs in attendance The 75th Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee drew 70 individual school champions

Oh, the unfairness of it

Opinion: Oh, the unfairness of it EDITOR: According to The Vindicator’s March 9 report on county

Shuttle astronauts plug in robot’s arms

The spacewalkers started their task early. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With Dextre the robot’s

MERCER COUNTY Sentencings

Judges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court sentenced these people to prison, jail or gave them

Ohio war veterans news

VETERANS POLAND — Ron Massullo of the Ohio Secretary of State’s office is the speaker for the

Fed expected to cut interest rates

Some economists say the cut will be one-half of a percentage point. WASHINGTON (AP) — Desperate

Agencies begin reuniting 83 kids, families in Chad

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Government and U.N. agencies have begun reuniting the families of 83 children

Fidel Castro: Cubans aren’t in with rebels

HAVANA (AP) — Former President Fidel Castro said it is “stupid” to think Cubans were involved with

Pa. tech school has a waiting list

ESPY, Pa. (AP) — There’s more to the Columbia-Montour Area Vocational-Technical School than auto

Thou shalt not take evangelicals for granted

Opinion: For the last several months, political pundits and thinkers have been forecasting the crackup of the

Fitch’s Jessica Smith wins title

On Saturday she won her fifth girls Ohio State wrestling championship. AUSTINTOWN — Fitch

Anne Bailey engaged to marry Michael Knapke

X NILES — Announced by Cindy and Ray Bailey of Niles is the engagement of their daughter, Anne

Pavlink snubbed by Ah-nuld

BOXING Pavlik snubbed by Ah-nold Fanfare: On March 1 at the Arnold (Schwarzenegger) Sports

Coach K dean of active coaches

The veteran Duke mentor has 801 career wins and looking for more. DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Long before

Accordion shop squeezes out more success online

The Web site generates more than half of the store’s business. As kids, Bruce Pastorius and Ken

Bill for medicines leaves this patient in shock

Q. I rarely take medicine, but this winter I have had sinusitis and a nasty cough that required

Giving while living has become way of life for billionaire

So far he’s given away $4 billion, and he’s only halfway done. NEW YORK — One by one, speakers

Religious artifacts up for auction

Several top-dollar items in the collector’s possession won’t be sold —yet. AKRON (AP) — An auction

Fugitive of

Fugitive of the Week Christopher J. Hill The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Maintaining your investment

In the nearly 30 years that we have made our living as remodeling contractors, we have experienced

Nudity at the drive-up window makes for an arresting scene

YORKTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Careful with that coffee! Police say a man placing an order in a suburban New

Web site lets you register anywhere

Your friend is getting married or there’s a baby shower, birthday, holiday party, whatever the

Obama adds at least 7 more delegates in Iowa

One official said turnout in Iowa was heavy. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama

Smoky Hollow project moving forward

Opinion: The Wick District Smoky Hollow Mixed-Use Neighborhood Development is moving forward. Over the next

Pacifico reaches dream at Reynolds

Jerry Pacifico believed he was destined to become head coach of the Reynolds High School football

Browns, Ravens have history of instability at QB

Cleveland GM Phil Savage has seen both sides of the controversy. It’s not spot on to say the

Parents announce Halloran-Harrison wedding plans

X Plans for the upcoming marriage of Heather Halloran, 377 N. Main St., Poland, and Robert Harrison

Kent zips past Akron to nab MAC title, NCAA berth

The Golden Flashes won their fifth MAC crown and second in three years. CLEVELAND One look at

Rotary Club announces speech contest winners

AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Fitch High School senior Amanda Franklin won the Four-Way Speech Contest at

New cancer study

New cancer study BOARDMAN — The American Cancer Society is seeking participants in a study, known

Black-tie wine taste and dance at the DeYor

Special to The Vindicator DREAM TEAM: Coordinating plans for a black-tie ball on April 12 at DeYor

Shaving mugs prove popular items for fans

Every Victorian barbershop had a rack filled with shaving mugs that belonged to regular customers.

Palm Sunday: Project points to the cross

The Disciples of Christ congregation has made various craft projects as reminders of the

Fake IDS prompt call for safety net

The fake IDS were used to process car titles. HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio lawmaker said

Foreign invasion of cars looms

Foreign automakers will get one shot at cracking the U.S. auto market. Autoworker Seth Vineyard

Tiger rallies to share of the lead at Arnold’s Bay Hill Invitational

Woods is one of five tied going into today’s final round. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two spectacular

Legendary trombonist to do Leonardi show at YSU

When you’re talking about jazz trombonists, the conversation better include living legend Slide

‘Hounds jar Laredo again

Youngstown extended its streak of point-earning games to eight. YOUNGSTOWN — With a playoff

Yankush family celebrates couple’s 60th anniversary

X BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Peter Yankush of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March

Boardman trustees must win residents’ hearts and minds

Editorial: Of all the voices that have been heard on the highly charged issue of Boardman Township’s finances,

Old crop-duster headed for Smithsonian

The machine’s contributions to agriculture are being honored nationally. WOODLAND, Calif. — Ah

Gadgets are showing up with pre-installed viruses

In most of the cases, Chinese factories are the source. From iPods to navigation systems, some

Tribe’s Sowers eyes regaining ’06 form

The pitcher isn’t afraid to pick up a book to broaden his knowledge. Jeremy Sowers isn’t a hard

Easter Seals Angels will put fashions forward

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay ANGELIC WORK: Angels of Easter Seals is preparing for its “Boutique

Ticket prices — and demand — still rising

A $4 seat at Yankee Stadium in 1972 now is selling for $250. NEW YORK (AP) — Even Keith Olbermann

Mackenzie Schaffer, Rollen Smith III set June 21 wedding

X Mackenzie Schaffer of 1917 3rd St. S.E., Canton, and Rollen T. Smith III of 437 Ferndale Ave.,

NBA Roundup for Saturday’s games

Magic 122, Pacers 111 ORLANDO, Fla. — Hedo Turkoglu scored 27 points, including nine in the final

To save plants, activists get into harm’s way

America’s ever growing bent for new construction means disturbing woodlands and wetlands.

Bowyer wins rain-shortened Nationwide event

He held off Kasey Kahne at just past the halfway point when it was stopped. BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) —

Crane collapses in N.Y., kills at least 4, injures 10

Crane collapses in N.Y., kills at least 4, injures 10 NEW YORK — A crane mounted to the side of a

‘Professor Layton and the Curious Village’

‘Professor Layton and the Curious Village’ (Nintendo) for DS Genre: Adventure; Rating: E

Grapefruit Roundup: Tribe/Bucs

Indians 14, Astros (ss) 6 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Andy Marte hit two home runs and drove in six runs

Seniors get nervous about filing tax returns

When you don’t normally file a federal income tax return, as some low-income taxpayers and some

Clarification

Editorial: Clarification Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams takes issue with an editorial two weeks ago that

Raking in the green at Irish shop

The shop stays busy even after St. Patrick’s Day. BOARDMAN — Colleen Cecil couldn’t celebrate

Plans announced for Bailey-Pappada wedding in June

X NILES — The engagement of Mary Bailey and Brian Pappada, both of Hilliard, and plans for their

Stumping in Pittsburgh, Clinton goes for green

Clinton supporters outnumbered backers of Barack Obama. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wearing a black coat

A charmed life is what South African native Heinz Winckler is living.

A charmed life is what South African native Heinz Winckler is living. A former law student with a

For luscious fruits, it’s all about spacing

Give your plants plenty of elbow room and they’ll reward you. Fruits splashed all over the

Irish dancers to try for world championships

Irish dancers to try for world championships Meghan McCarthy of McDonald and Lauren Kepley of

Informal rules dictate rescue of wildflowers

Being prepared is key to being effective. NEW MARKET, Va. (AP) — Insensitive behavior such as

Pryor expected to choose school next week

He just led his Jeannette High team to the state basketball title. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —

PREP BASKETBALL | Frank Bubba Classic

When: Tuesday. Girls game begins at 6 p.m., boys at 7:30. Where: Warren Harding High. Note: Roster

Answers elusive in body-on-ice case

The woman’s boyfriend said he kept the body on ice ‘for religious reasons.’ NEWPORT BEACH,

For allergy sufferers, steam is the answer

Steam isn’tjust for carpets anymore. NEW YORK (AP) — Sick of vicious headaches from her allergies

High-scoring Phantoms clobber North Stars, 7-2

Mahoning Valley is gearing up for the NAHL postseason. BOARDMAN — When you talk about the

Bagpipes are a calling

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — In the days following 9/11, Robert Honor watched the funerals on television and

Virtual friends are too much like work

I have social media fatigue. I once had fun trying to amass a quality collection of virtual

People are cashing in on skyrocketing gold prices

There’s gold in them thar jewelry boxes: Consumers sell gold for top dollar. CHICAGO (AP) — A new

Sullivan-Adkins wedding plans are announced

X AUSTINTOWN ¬≠— Garry and Diana Sullivan, 5315 Argonne Drive, announce the engagement and plans for

‘Rent’ gives S. African new lease on career

if you go What: “Rent” When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St.,

A 3-ring circus at the arena?

Opinion: Here’s a reality check for Youngstown Finance Director David Bozanich and his underlings: Mediocre

‘One heck of a building,’ castle’s for sale or rent

To buy, the price is $1.65 million. To rent, it’s almost $6,000 a month. COLUMBUS (AP) — Castle

CONTRACT \Police union

Here are some of the key provisions in a state conciliator’s binding report that finally ended a

Winter’s top notes, quotes & anecdotes

This column is about looking back at the winter sports season, but I’d like to look ahead first.

New sport: Ice Bowling begins

I may have stumbled upon a new sport, or at least a variation of a sport if you consider bowling a

Trash basket goes through colorful transformations

Many have tried but failed to copy the successful Garbo. Walk into any housewares store and

Badgers edge Spartans to reach Big Ten finals

Michael Flowers was the difference in the 65-63 victory. INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Flowers would

Wright wants shot at Pavlik

His trainer, Dan Birmingham, is an Austintown native. The trainer of middleweight boxer

Locked e-mail creates problems

Ohio laws are fuzzy regarding e-mail as matters of record. COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Bob Taft had tons

Coalition effort

Coalition effort Fight against drugs The Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Services

Three hurt in shooting at Pa. club

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Three people were injured by gunfire inside the Elks Club on West Home Street late

Today is Palm Sunday, March 16, the 76th day of 2008. There are 290 days left in the year. On this

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AOL plans Web coupons tied to loyalty cards

AOL plans Web coupons tied to loyalty cards NEW YORK — AOL wants you to stop clipping coupons or

Area births for March 16, 2008

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Michael and Jenna Hoffman, Hubbard, girl, March 14.

In ‘Dog Sees God,’ pathos prevails

Ever wonder what could have happened to the ‘Peanuts’ characters later in life? In Bert V.

Ohio military deaths

OHIO Army Lt. Col. Dominic Rocco Baragona, 42, of Niles, was killed May 19, 2003, near Safwan,

CD reviews: New Snoop Dogg entertains, Rick Ross mediocre

‘Ego Trippin’ Snoop Dogg (Doggy Style/Geffen) Grade: B Leave it to Snoop Dogg to breathe new

Officials: Basketball fans were safe from twister

Two people were killed in storms near the Alabama line, officials said. ATLANTA (AP) — Tens of

Jarrett ready for last real start on NASCAR circuit

The 51-year-old will start 37th today at Bristol Motor Speedway. BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — As Dale

Sheryl Crow will team with Fleetwood Mac

Sheryl Crow will team with Fleetwood Mac LOS ANGELES — Sheryl Crow says she’ll soon be singing

Wick Park workshop draws 80 participants

Making use of solar energy and having more concerts were some of the ideas discussed.

Ex-librarian files lawsuit against OSU

COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Ohio State University librarian has sued the school, claiming he faced

YSU Baseball team rallies past Xavier, 8-6

ysu Baseball team rallies past Xavier, 8-6 CINCINNATI — Down six after two innings, the YSU

Spitzer kept quiet till forced to confess

He kept the shame over the prostitution situation to himself as long as he could. NEW YORK (AP) —

Hepatitis cases in Vegas linked to reused needles

The safety lapses dated back at least four years. LAS VEGAS — Health officials here sensed

Tasered woman hurt in fall at Howland home

Tasered woman hurt in fall at Howland home WARREN (AP) — Heidi Gill, the Howland Township woman

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Struthers Finance and Legislation Committee, budget workshop for all members of

Friends’ drinking, smoking trouble high school freshman

Dear Annie: I am a freshman in high school and have many close friends to whom I am very loyal.

Columbiana County takes aim at drug abuse

The event will try to launch a community response against drug abuse. SALEM — A suspected drug

Step by step, 14-year-old spells her way to the top

This year’s final rounds played out just like last year, except for the ending. YOUNGSTOWN —

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Tar Heels edge Hokies, gain ACC tourney final

North Carolina won, 68-66, behind Tyler Hansbrough’s fadeway jumper. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tyler

Guerrieri wins GYBA Masters; Canfield’s Bossone takes third

The event attracted bowlers from Pennsylvania. YOUNGSTOWN — The top 12 finishers took home a prize

Military mom copes Two sons in service keep Vienna Twp. woman on edge

‘Alive day’ is the way a mother describes the day her son was hurt in Iraq. VIENNA — Beth

Four teenagers killed in car crash

CELINA, Ohio (AP) — Four teenagers died early Saturday when a man drove a car through a stop sign on

Violence is down as Iraq still faces a long, hard road

The U.S. military commander in Iraq is keeping an on Iran and what he says is its continued

Tiger tied at top

Tiger tied at top Two spectacular shots allowed Tiger Woods to get into the mix Saturday at Bay

aarp 4545

aarp 4545 X Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. April 3 at Holiday Inn

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