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Man fatally shot on city’s East Side
Man fatally shot on city’s East Side YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a fatal shooting on
YSU baseball: Home opener postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s baseball team’s home opener against Findlay today has been postponed
McDonald school board names new high school principal
McDonald school board names new high school principal McDONALD — The board of education named Gary
Boil-water alert for Grove City
Boil-water alert for Grove City GROVE CITY, Pa. — Residents who get their water from the borough
Poland Seminary High School graduation will be inside
Poland Seminary High School graduation will be inside POLAND — Commencement for Poland Seminary
East Side fire sends man to hospital
East Side fire sends man to hospital YOUNGSTOWN — A 31-year-old man was in stable condition Monday
Committee asks Warren school board for more time on Harding decision
Committee asks Warren school board for more time on Harding decision WARREN — A committee created
City man faces charges in Liberty, Youngstown
City man faces charges in Liberty, Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged by Liberty police with
Conglose resigns; city finds phony degree in personnel file
Conglose resigns; city finds phony degree in personnel file YOUNGSTOWN —¬†With a phony college
First black Philly mayor speaks at luncheon here Tuesday
First black Philly mayor speaks at luncheon here Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN — The Progressive Leadership
Springfield Road man caught with 4 pounds of suspected marijuana
YOUNGSTOWN — More than four pounds of suspected marijuana was found during a traffic stop by the
Man pleads guilty in Warren shooting death
WARREN – A 29-year-old Warren man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter. Judge
Traffic reduced to one lane on W. Front Street
A downtown sewer line collapse has spread far enough to reduce traffic on a portion of West Front Street to one line with the closing of the busy street a possibility.
Warren police make arrest in break-ins at law offices
Warren police make arrest in break-ins at law offices WARREN – Police have captured a homeless man
Police will be on roads in force today
If your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations include alcohol, the Mahoning County Operating Vehicle
Fire destroys South Side house
YOUNGSTOWN — The vacant house at 77 E. Evergreen Ave. was deliberately set on fire around 3:45 a.m.
Worth A Look: Area activities open to the public
cARD/BINGO PARTIES XSacred Heart Church, 400 Lincoln Park Drive, Youngstown, is having a Texas
Hotline crisis center awarded $10,000
YOUNGSTOWN — Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc. was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Episcopal
Louie Today: The new time slot
Brainfood From the Heartland is moving to its new time slot this morning.
Phantoms take air out of North Stars
Kyle Bailey’s hat trick, two assists by Brian McGinty and goalie Garrett Bartus were keys to the
Couple turns pizzeria into genuine Irish pub
Rocks, sand and memories of Ireland were part of the renovation. NILES — A draft of Guinness,
Ohio to honor 2 Warren officers
Police are setting sights on two of their own being honored on the National Law Enforcement
Notable Irish in the Valley
IRISH IN THE MAHONING VALLEY Prominent individuals A sample of influential and notable Irish-
Looking for places to celebrate today? Try these
Places in the region to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today: O’Donold’s Irish Pub, Austintown
30th St. Patrick's Day parade winners
the winners Parade competitors Sue Hummer and Deb Muccio, members of the All-American Judges
Girard council, court working together
Members of council and the court are enjoying a less-tense relationship. GIRARD — The hard
Police seek information on shooting at Elks Club
Police seek information on shooting at Elks Club NEW CASTLE, Pa. — No arrests had been made as of
Dalai Lama calls for peaceful protests
The Dalai Lama said activists had requested that he not ask them to curtail the protests.
Hundreds attend funeral for Howard Metzenbaum
Metzenbaum had served almost 20 years in the Senate. BEACHWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Former U.S. Sen.
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Food City 500
NASCAR Sprint Cup-Food City 500 Sunday’s results At Bristol Motor Speedway Lap length: .533
How goods is Woods? He’s tied Hogan at No. 3
The largest crowd in golf this year erupted when the phenom made a birdie putt on the 72nd hole.
The spying compromise
The spying compromise Washington Post: The process of working out a reasonable compromise on the
by the numberS
by the numberS Ohio Lottery sales An analysis by The Columbus Dispatch found that Ohio Lottery
Swede Louise Friberg wins MasterCard Classic — her first
She was making her third start since earning her tour card in early December. HUXQUILUCAN, Mexico
Pope Benedict issues appeals for peace in Iraq
The Vatican opposed the invasion of Iraq. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI issued one of his
Gift clause vitiated by judicial mischief
Opinion: PHOENIX — When the upscale stores — Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom and other magnets for affluent
Report: Lottery sales highest in low-income areas
Urban areas, which tend to be lower-income areas, have smaller shops, state lottery officials say.
College basketball for Sunday’s games
No. 1 North Carolina 86, Clemson 81 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wayne Ellington finished with 24 points and
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 9 a.m., 1455 Salt Springs Road. Mahoning
NBA Roundup for Sunday’s other games
Pistons 105, Hornets 84 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Jarvis Hayes scored 29 points, including a career-
Next milestone in war in Iraq will be death of 4,000th soldier
More troops died on average each year in the Vietnam and Korean wars than have died in the entire
Donations sought to aid rescued cats
The owner of the sanctuary is facing several counts of animal cruelty and neglect. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Few selections are surprises; RPI hit
Kansas State freshman-of-the-year candidate Michael Beasley will meet another freshman, USC’s O.J.
Hamilton makes Australian GP win look easy
Despite an accident-filled race, it was a dream start to the Formula One season. MELBOURNE,
Expert lists 6 car models he says you can bank on
Expert lists some cars that he considers good investments. NORFOLK, Va. — It’s tax time, that
Region news digest: GMAC Eaton Group partners with Chase
REGION GMAC Eaton Group partners with Chase WARREN — GMAC Eaton Group, a local real estate
Plumber’s wife knows: Don’t pour grease down the drain
Dear Heloise: You came to Temple, Texas, to the Mayborn Center, and I got to speak with you. It
Film follows the lives of 12 students
The filmmaker’s daughter decided not to be an on-camera subject. NEW YORK (AP) — Single mom
Should there be rules governing military dissent?
Opinion: When is it legitimate for a general, whether retired or on active duty, to criticize a war? Almost
Ohioans are getting what they need to kick the habit
Editorial: Ohioans are getting what they need to kick the habit Ohio smokers are running out of excuses not
Bubble bursts for Ohio State; Buckeyes NIT-bound
Ohio State could be home for three more games. COLUMBUS (AP) — A year after finishing second in
Fallon departs on the wrong side of the Surge
Opinion: To see why Tuesday’s “retirement” of Navy Adm. William “Fox” Fallon as head of U.S. Central Command
Vindy.com News Podcast for March 17, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, March 17, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Malkin powers Pens’ victory
In a 7-1 win over Philadelphia, Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 24 shots. PITTSBURGH
Today is Monday, March 17, the 77th day of 2008. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Today is Monday, March 17, the 77th day of 2008. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Josh Beckett is no-go for Tokyo
The ace Red Sox pitcher isn’t going to jeopardize injuring his back. FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Josh
Records show Strickland juggled business, campaign
Clinton’s campaign paid for Strickland’s travel but not everything. COLUMBUS (AP) — The
Hockey scores
MORE HOCKEY Pens, Jackets, Phantoms In Pittsburgh, Evgeni Malkin and Petr Sykora each had two
Fed implements rare move Sunday night
Fed ‘pulling out all the stops’ to ease financial crisis Eds: UPDATES with Asian markets. Moving
St. Patrick’s Day: Valley turns green for 30th parade
Braving a chilly day, some 10,000 people lined up to watch annual parade. BOARDMAN —
Ken Grisdale has much for which to be thankful
Poland’s coach has a lot of pride in what the team accomplished. As Poland High boys
Pakistan’s capital on alert after explosion
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s capital was on high alert Sunday and embassies reviewed
Sen. McCain meets with officials in Iraq
He said the visit wasn’t a campaign photo opportunity. BAGHDAD (AP) — Sen. John McCain, the likely
Does nation need a break from politics?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — We need time out from politics. It’s just too exhausting these days. Somewhere
Mayhem offers an evening of rock
The concert is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Boardman Performing Arts Center. BOARDMAN — If you
Kent to meet UNLV; Xavier faces Georgia
The Golden Flashes are 4-4 overall in the NCAA tournament. With the Kent State campus mostly
There may be a rub to his foot massages
Dear Annie: I need your advice. Last year, I asked my son-in-law to help with some work on my house
Pirates sign Snell to three-year deal
The pitcher seemed grateful for the opportunity to remain with the organization. BRADENTON, Fla.
Fed ‘pulls out all stops’ in rare steps
Stocks fell in Asia, Australia and New Zealand today. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve, in an
Support service bonuses for Mideast war veterans
Opinion: Support service bonuses for Mideast war veterans EDITOR: I’m writing to garner support for the
Jeff Burton first in RCR’s 1-2-3 Bristol sweep
Kyle Busch wound up 17th, but retained his hold atop the standings, ahead of Greg Biffle by 30
Forum Health North Side
Forum Health North Side Tiffany Stewart, Youngstown, boy, March 16. Tasha Escobar, Youngstown,
Day of rest awakened by KO
The SteelHounds won the battle, but lost the war against the Laredo Bucks. YOUNGSTOWN —
City shaking off the rust
Without steel, Johnstown relies on defense spending and tourism to come back. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP)
Exhibit traces life of French queen
Marie Antoinette exhibit traces the tastes and tragedy of a misunderstood queen. PARIS (AP) —
Search success is part O’lucky
Youngstown State University has begun the process of hiring a new women’s head basketball coach, but
Erratic Pitt rewarded for playing possessed
The road for the Panthers will be difficult. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The NCAA selection committee
Rockets win again
Rockets win again Rafer Alston scored 31 points and hit eight 3-pointers, both career highs, and
Fugitive of the week for the week of March 16, 2008
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Natale J. Rucci The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Former CEO’s witness tampering trial to start
The former executive is facing a second trial in August. COLUMBUS (AP) — Before Lance Poulsen can
Atlanta hotels assess damage from tornado
Atlanta hotels assess damage from tornado ATLANTA — Crews on Sunday cleaned up the city’s tornado-
School gives children money to invest
Each class at the school starts out with a $20,000 portfolio. CHICAGO (AP) — Like their peers
Tribe/Bucs scores for Sunday’s games
Yankees 7, Indians 6 TAMPA, Fla. — C.C. Sabathia is focused on helping the Cleveland Indians win
Report: Middle-class falls behind more
Costs are going up faster than incomes and inflation, one expert said. AKRON (AP) — Ohio’s middle
Cavs in control thanks to help
LeBron James’ teammates aided in a 98-91 win over Charlotte. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James led the
NHL Roundup for Sunday’s other games
Capitals 2, Bruins 1, SO WASHINGTON — Alexander Semin and Viktor Kozlov scored shootout goals to
Officials say they’ll test water for drugs
The pharmaceutical industry plans to focus on ways to safely dispose of medicines. Test it,
Blue Jackets stop Detroit; Malhotra big gun
Backup goalie Fredrik Norrena had only minutes’ notice, then made a career-high 43 saves.
Wrestler gets star
Wrestler gets star LOS ANGELES — It was a smackdown — Hollywood-style. Vince McMahon, the
Professional theaters gain a foothold in rural areas
Small-town theaters face several challenges as they establish themselves. WEST LIBERTY, Ohio (AP)
Dems are divided on economic policy
Polls show the economy is at the top of voters’ concerns. WASHINGTON — The Democrats running for
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