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New boundaries OKd for Austintown elementaries
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown school board members approved new boundary lines Tuesday for next year’s
Petition seeks to remove Coitsville from Youngstown schools
YOUNGSTOWN — Edmond Raines of Johnson Road in Coitsville Township presented the Youngstown Board of
Only Harding High columns will be preserved
WARREN — The columns that have dominated the facade of Warren G. Harding High School and served as
Conglose testified in 2003 that he had YSU degree
YOUNGSTOWN —¬†While Carmen S. Conglose contends he doesn’t how a phony college degree ended up in
Youngstown schools cut administrators, put contracts on hold
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School Board voted to cut 13 administrative posts next school year,
Bids opened for new Jackson Milton school
NORTH JACKSON — Bids to begin work on a new middle school/high school were unsealed meeting Tuesday.
Plea in aggravated vehicular homicide case
YOUNGSTOWN — The jury trial of Michael J. Behanna on an aggravated vehicular homicide charge in the
Children were endangered at shooting scene
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City police are investigating a shooting that endangered five children and three
View the Trumbull prosecutor's letter to Brazil
The Vindicator also ran an editorial today criticizing the White House for refusing to assist Watkins.
Sweeney Buick Pontiac GMC gets $2 million upgrade
BOARDMAN — Two local car dealers aren’t resting even though they are No. 1 in the country. Dave
Meeting set Thursday for first-ever Poland Relay for Life event
Meeting set Thursday for first-ever Poland Relay for Life event POLAND — The American Cancer
Real estate chairman predicts solid year for local home sales
Real estate chairman predicts solid year for local home sales YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of Howard
Meningitis vaccine for kids available Friday
Meningitis vaccine for kids available Friday YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City Health Department is
Latest homicide victim identified
YOUNGSTOWN — The man who died after being shot multiple times in the driveway of 54 Rutledge Drive
Greek culture day set at Eastwood Mall
NILES —The Maids of Athena, Diana Chapter #116 of Warren, will hold a Greek Culture Day at the
J-M school board meets Wednesday afternoon
J-M school board meets Wednesday afternoon NORTH JACKSON — The Jackson-Milton Board of Education’s
Conglose resigns post over fake college degree
The ex-employee is adamant that he didn’t provide the fake degree to the city. YOUNGSTOWN
Niles native fills leading role at the Met
It was a memorable night for the tenor, Gary Lehman. YOUNGSTOWN — As an opera singer, Gary
Local car sales increase 10% over last year
Both new and used vehicle sales are up so far in 2008. Local car sales surged in February.
Prosecutor weighs action in two cases
The prosecutor will make the final call in both situations. BROOKFIELD — The fates of two
Man is charged in gun firing
The dog bit the intruder, who claimed the gun found at the scene was not his. YOUNGS-TOWN — A
Poland commencement will be in fieldhouse
Pushing installation back until after commencement would have meant moving the first two home
Sewer line break restricts Front Street
The city is replacing an old brick sewer line. YOUNGSTOWN —¬†A downtown sewer line collapse
McDonald alum issues new appeal for levy
Alumni have promised donations and fund-raising help to get a stadium levy passed. McDONALD
Police investigate fatal shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Rutledge Drive on the city’s East Side
Rape suspect jailed
Rape suspect jailed WARREN — A-34-year-old Kinsman man indicted last week on three counts of rape
Preview - Al Beach Classic
The Al Beach Classic, which will feature the top senior basketball players from the Valley, will be
Harding panel seeks more time
The board could determine tonight what to do with the old Harding High School. WARREN — A
Buckeyes face tall task in NIT
Ohio State plays host to UNC-Asheville tonight, which features a 7-foot-7 center. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Magic’s 3-pointers sink Cavs
Orlando shot lights out beyond the arc in a 104-90 victory. Cleveland’s LeBron James scored 30
Kobayashi adjusts to facing big-league hitters
Part of the change has been a bigger baseball. CLEARWATER, Fla. — Masa Kobayashi’s glove has two
Kopp applies football lessons to law practice
Atty. Brian Kopp told the Curbstone Coaches that he competes for his clients. BOARDMAN –
SteelHounds playoff tickets go on sale Wednesday
Tickets for the Youngstown SteelHounds’ home playoff games will go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.
YSU baseball: Rally dooms Penguins
ysu Rally dooms Penguins CINCINNATI — Xavier scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning
State rep. takes turnpike job
State Rep. George Distel, whose district includes northern townships in Trumbull County, is leaving
Terror watch list riddled with errors, government audit finds
A Justice Department official suggested ways to improve the practice. WASHINGTON — The
China vows to defend sovereignty in Tibet
The U.N. secretary-general urged China to exercise ‘restraint.’ BEIJING (AP) — China vowed Monday
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Stories I Tell (Parker)7.803.002.40 Chocolate Treat
UConn seniors seek elusive title
Hard to believe as it is, this group hasn’t even made it to a Final Four. STORRS, Conn. (AP) — For
White House puts a price on justice in local murder case
Editorial: If Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and members of his staff are forced to go to Brazil to
Daughter’s husband, ‘Vince,’ is a control freak
Dear Annie: When my daughter, “Caryn,” was 18, she ran off with a fellow and eloped. We had no
Inventive incentives aimed at buyers
House owners turn to gimmicks to move real estate. NEW YORK (AP) — Frustrated as her house
Mahoning County marriage licenses
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas L. Lucas, 24, of 3805 Indian Run Drive, #3, Canfield,
Fed set to lower rates again
The action comes on the heels of an emergency rate cut Sunday night. WASHINGTON — The Federal
Black leaders plan march over charges in shooting
The Ohio attorney general’s office handled the investigation. LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Charges against a
The sweetest season for candy makers
Candy makers say they are having a good year despite the early date for Easter. The Easter
Man sues strip club, claiming he was injured during lap dance
NEW YORK (AP) — A businessman claims in a lawsuit that he was injured when a stripper giving him a
Mills to get $48.6M in McCartney divorce case
The former Beatle left the court without making a statement. LONDON (AP) — Paul McCartney was
Witkoski-Hornikel wedding is set for May in Boardman
X MCDONALD — Amy Lynn Witkoski and Phillip Martin Hornikel, both of 2216 Garfield Ave., Niles, are
Reminder to re-enactors: no alcohol with guns
Reminder to re-enactors: no alcohol with guns VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — History re-enactors posing as
Obenauf-Romeo engagement is announced
X POLAND — The engagement of Emily G. Obenauf of Athens, Ohio, and Jim D. Romeo of Fort Campbell,
Prosecutor Dennis Watkin's Letter to the Brazilian Authorities
Opinion: Prosecutor Dennis Watkin's Letter to the Brazilian Authorities
Area news digest: YSU staff changes announced
ysu Staff changes announced YOUNGSTOWN — YSU Athletic Director Ron Strollo announced that
Cause still undetermined in Mercer fire
MERCER, Pa. — Authorities are still searching for the cause of a fire that destroyed a feed mill on
Today is Tuesday, March 18, the 78th day of 2008. There are 288 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, March 18, the 78th day of 2008. There are 288 days left in the year. On this date
In speech today, Obama to delve into racial issues
The address grew out of last week’s brouhaha over remarks made by his pastor. MONACA, Pa. — Sen.
Space robot gets tools, ‘eyes’
The robot is designed to assist spacewalking astronauts and take over some of their chores. CAPE
Judge orders Britney to pay Federline’s fees
Judge orders Britney to pay Federline’s fees LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears was ordered by a court
Female suicide bomber kills 43
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A female suicide bomber struck Shiite worshippers in the holy city of Karbala
Miss Sylak to wed Mr. Niehaus in June ceremony
X MINERAL RIDGE — The engagement of Rebecca Sylak, 27597 Remington Circle, Westlake, and Robert
Dodgers leave Fla. behind
They’ll move into a new Arizona complex in 2009, after 60 years in Vero Beach. VERO BEACH, Fla.
Area births at St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace for March 18, 2008
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Todd and Michele O’Palick, Canfield, twins: boy and
McGreevey, aide: We had threesomes
Mrs. McGreevey, the alleged third person in the trysts, is denying they happened. TRENTON, N.J.
Judge: Delphi can subpoena investors
Accusations of unfair trading most likely are coming from Delphi’s creditors. NEW YORK (AP) — A
Top developments Monday regarding the beleaguered U.S. economy:
Top developments Monday regarding the beleaguered U.S. economy: kPresident Bush declared “we’re
“Whether intentionally or unintentionally, some kind of cultural genocide is taking
Opinion: “Whether intentionally or unintentionally, some kind of cultural genocide is taking place.” The
Test case points to vaccine link to autism
Opinion: Test case points to vaccine link to autism EDITOR: As the autism epidemic rages on in this
Reunions: Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association, East High School, Struthers High School, YSU
X Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will host its 2008 Scholarship Spring Banquet
East Coast data breach exposes 4 million accounts
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A security breach at an East Coast supermarket chain exposed more than 4
It’s time to decriminalize prostitution in America
Opinion: Eliot Spitzer paid a woman for sex. And got caught. Depending on whose statistics you choose to
Georgia is in first NCAA tourney since 2002
A seemingly lost season turned downside-up for the Bulldogs who won the SEC. ATLANTA (AP) — Dennis
Top frosh may leave for NBA
Many of the nation’s top freshmen will end college careers after the tourney. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
Deposits in commercial banks are not at risk
Individual bank accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. NEW YORK (AP) — The
States targeting health care in cuts
Only a few states are considering tax increases. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Financially strapped
Cranes in New York pose safety risk
The last three bodies from Saturday’s accident were found Monday. NEW YORK (AP) — They are part of
Tiger rolling toward Masters
No one doubted he would make a difficult 25-foot birdie putt to win Sunday. DORAL, Fla. (AP) — The
Sharks’ long streak making believers out of the doubters
San Jose established a club-record 11-game roll before losing to Edmonton Sunday. SAN JOSE,
Plastic Easter eggs test high for lead
Sherrod Brown wants a consumer product safety group to review the findings. CLEVELAND (AP) — A
Charter school at risk of being shut down over missing records
The school can’t be audited because of the missing documents. COLUMBUS (AP) — Missing financial
How Ohio’s economy is affecting state government
How Ohio’s economy is affecting state government: Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, and the
Prochak-Horner wedding planned for late summer
X Allison Prochak of Campbell and Robert Horner Jr. of Petersburg are engaged to be married, their
Librarian notes that services and rules have evolved
Dear Heloise: As a public librarian, I am saddened that so many of your readers feel that their
Crisis on Wall Street unlike any other
Opinion: Panic is old hat on Wall Street. Rarely before, however, has there been a crisis so comprehensive as
Bear Stearns failure: Which bank is next?
Wall Street’s other big investment houses face some tough questions. NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan
National Business Digest
NATION Impasse puts Northwest, Delta merger on hold ATLANTA — Delta Air Lines’ pilots union has
Gender, race loom large in election
Opinion: The Democratic candidates should stop all the whining over who said what about whom and understand
National City shares drop 43%
CLEVELAND — Shares of regional bank National City Corp. have dropped sharply and the stocks of other
Homicide, rape trials get started
Opening statements in the rape case will be at 9 a.m. today. YOUNGSTOWN — Jury trials began
Federal test case points to vaccine link to autism
Opinion: Federal test case points to vaccine link to autism EDITOR: As the autism epidemic rages on in
New trial for ex-CEO of Qwest
DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court ordered a new trial Monday for former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio,
Spitzer’s liaisons reflect today’s morality
Opinion: Had New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer reached out for the Gideon Bible in his fancy Washington, D.C.,
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND March 9 Bad checks: A
A’s Sweeney will make the trip to Japan
PHOENIX (AP) — Non-roster first baseman Mike Sweeney will be making the trip to Japan with the
Kristen Cappellino, Nicholas Gennaro will marry June 21
X AUSTINTOWN — Rick and Rose Cappellino, of 305 Paris Drive, announce the engagement of their
Geller-Drennen engagement told; wedding in June
X BOARDMAN — Announced by Mr. and Mrs. James J. Geller, 1460 Alissa Place, is the engagement of
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Coitsville Township trustees, study session at 5:30 p.m., regular meeting at 6
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Detroit 105, New Orleans 84 Houston 104, L.A. Lakers 92 Dallas 98, Miami 73
Emily Strong to be bride of David Wenger
X The engagement of Emily Jane Strong and David Alan Wenger, both of Austin, Texas, is announced by
Block to sell mortgage servicing business
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — H&R Block Inc. said Monday it has signed an agreement to sell its troubled
Man charged in motel, eatery robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged by Liberty police with complicity to robbery of a motel also has been
HOT VALLEY VEHICLES
HOT VALLEY VEHICLES February sales NEW VEHICLES Pontiac G6: 137 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:
Court to review FCC profanity policy
Networks’ lawyers said the old policy worked well for decades. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court
Ozone alert: Politics at play?
Opinion: The Washington Post: Last week the Environ–mental Protection Agency tightened the limits on the
Paterson sworn in as N.Y. governor
The new governor took playful jabs at Republican leaders. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — David Paterson was
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