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Pens defeat Lightning, 4-2, to tie Devils
Pens defeat Lightning, 4-2, to tie Devils PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an
Niles schools cut staff to address $1.5 million deficit
NILES — Niles City Schools plan to layoff nine teachers and two custodians in its financial recovery
Theft and conspiracy ring is broken
YOUNGSTOWN — Following a one-year investigation of an alleged major theft and conspiracy ring, the
Brookfield BOE member charged with misdemeanor assault
BROOKFIELD — A member of the Brookfield Board of Education will face a criminal charge in connection
Mental health board seeks renewal levy
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County voters in November will decide on a .85-mill, five-year renewal levy
Three Liberty school funds short $4,888
LIBERTY – The state auditor’s office has issued a finding for the recovery of $4,888 from three
Mahoning commissioners approved $1.8M repaving of Mahoning Avenue
Mahoning commissioners approved $1.8M repaving of Mahoning Avenue YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Avenue
Flooding closes two Warren Township roads
Flooding closes two Warren Township roads LEAVITTSBURG — Two Warren Township roads have been
Judge revokes bond for Warren man involved in Taser incident
Judge revokes bond for Warren man involved in Taser incident WARREN – Bond has been revoked on a
Chamber honors 3 community leaders in April
Chamber honors 3 community leaders in April YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Chamber will honor three
Elderly woman found dead in Austintown driveway, no foul play suspected
Elderly woman found dead in Austintown driveway, no foul play suspected AUSTINTOWN — A 93-year-
SteelHounds a point away from playoff berth
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown SteelHounds need just one more point to clinch a Central Hockey League
Holy Week services in today’s Vindicator
Holy Week services in today’s Vindicator The Vindicator has in today’s editions a listing of Holy
N. Bloomfield man injured in ATV accident
N. Bloomfield man injured in ATV accident BLOOMFIELD — A 45-year-old North Bloomfield man suffered
Library fundraiser is annual tea time
Library fundraiser is annual tea time POLAND — The Annual Spring Tea Fundraiser will take place at
Casino night benefits Make-a-Wish Foundation
Casino night benefits Make-a-Wish Foundation YOUNGSTOWN — More than 350 guests participated in a
Yo-Mah-O of IAAP plans dinner meeting
Yo-Mah-O of IAAP plans dinner meeting CANFIELD — Tippecanoe Country Club is chosen as the setting
Chapter of ABWA picks Woman of the Year
Chapter of ABWA picks Woman of the Year YOUNGSTOWN — The ABWA Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of
Canfield Fair adds 20 new categories
Canfield Fair adds 20 new categories CANFIELD — Canfield Fair’s Arts and Crafts Department has
Book Fair scheduled to ‘Plant Seed to Read’
Book Fair scheduled to ‘Plant Seed to Read’ YOUNGSTOWN — The Second Annual Book Fair of
Breakfast for Scouting brings in $23,000
Breakfast for Scouting brings in $23,000 The 2008 Celebration of Scouting Breakfast brought in
Sorority marks 156th anniversary
Sorority marks 156th anniversary BOARDMAN ¬≠— Phi Mu Sorority Alumnae met on March 9 at the home
Youngstown to check validity of workers' college degrees
The education bonus was awarded on the ‘honor system,’ the mayor says. YOUNGSTOWN —¬†With a
Youngstown council postpones purchases
A budget deficit of up to $4.5 million is projected for next year if cuts aren’t made.
Black ministers to speak out about Warren schools policy
WARREN — About a dozen black ministers say they will take to the pulpits Sunday in an effort to gain
Proposal could save Youngstown schools $1M a year
The district is spending about $5.5 million a year to transport its pupils. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Talks aim to reopen Liberty postal station
A township official is optimistic that a pending deal will come to fruition. LIBERTY — A
Resident claims council members double-dipping
Quit double dipping, the plaintiff tells city council members. YOUNGSTOWN — Two members of
U.S. seeks Traficant pension to pay fine
Traficant will get nearly $1.2 million in federal pension payments over the course of his
One union overwhelmingly rejects MRDD offer
The membership wants the bargaining team to return to negotiations. AUSTINTOWN — Members of the
iraq war Ohio death toll
A look at Ohio’s role in the Iraq war, by the numbers: THE CASUALTIES As of March 19, 2008, 166
Red Sox call off boycott
A protest over coaches’ pay has been averted. FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox ended a
Arizona’s streak impresses WVU
The Wildcats have qualified for 24 straight tournaments. WASHINGTON (AP) — One streak is intact.
Study: Older blood poses risk
ATLANTA (AP) — Heart surgery patients were more likely to die or suffer problems if they received
Defiant, Bush defends war as demonstrators protest
Polls show that the majority of people think the invasion was a mistake. WASHINGTON (AP) — Almost
Study compares therapies used in treatment of prostate cancer
Nearly 300 men in the survey were treated with radioactive pellets. ATLANTA (AP) — One of the
Astronauts prepare for fourth spacewalk, to test tile caulking
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts aboard the linked shuttle and station rested up Wednesday
Mercer Co. officials reject Woodland plan
The facility’s bond payments are $700,000 a year. MERCER, Pa. — Commissioners said a business
Pick your winners — and keep it quiet
Some lawmakers say state statutes on office pools are outdated and trying for changes. NEWARK,
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS CA Championship Doral, Fla. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Doral Golf
Date announced for Mihok-Galvin church wedding
X BOARDMAN — A spring wedding is planned by Erica Anne Mihok, a daughter of Dr. Gerald and Andrea
Visa shares soar 28 percent in debut
Visa stock is in demand because the company is insulated from credit woes. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Ex-chief pleads in 2005 barn fire
The former chief said of his plea agreement: ‘I’m moving on to bigger and better things.’
Michelle Petrila, Matthew Beilstein will wed in April
X Michelle Petrila of Warren, daughter of Bettie Petrila of North Lima and Robert Petrila of
BOYSLIKEGIRLS getting used to fame, fortune
The band’s first appearance on MTV’s ‘TRL’ told the musicians they’d arrived. The guys from
Taking on the race issue
Opinion: Scripps Howard: The revised standard manual of running for president says forcefully that when
“Myles of Styles” (8:30 p.m., HGTV): She was a winner on HGTV’s “Design
“Myles of Styles” (8:30 p.m., HGTV): She was a winner on HGTV’s “Design Star,” and now Kim Myles is
Never put mothballs into your cedar chest
Dear Heloise: We inherited a cedar chest that my mother-in-law had put mothballs in. How do we get
NIT ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Dayton 66, Cleveland St. 57 DAYTON — Brian Roberts scored 21 points to lead third-seeded Dayton
if you go
if you go What: “The Best Damn Tour” featuring Avril Lavigne with Boys Like Girls When: 7 p.m.
George Mason back in NCAAs, trying to repeat remarkable run
c_ After advancing to the Final Four in 2006, what could the Patriots do for an encore? DENVER
Call girl linked to Spitzer was on ‘Girls Gone Wild’
The company pulled its $1 million offer when it made the discovery. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stop that
Woods’ streak heading for seven
Even his competition is in awe of the way Tiger is dominating. DORAL, Fla. (AP) — There are 78
Local Schedules
LOCAL Schedules needed The Vindicator requests varsity spring sports schedules from high school
Living Last Supper is act of faith
The presentation, a cooperative effort among churches, counts on men to participate. In the
Grapefruit League Roundup - Tribe & Bucs
Mets 3, Indians 1 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — After giving up a first-inning homer to Jason Michaels,
He’s still the King: Cavs top Pistons
LeBron James closed in on Cleveland’s career scoring record in the victory. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Dancer’s ‘Living in Black’ at Kent-Trumbull campus
Dancer’s ‘Living in Black’ at Kent-Trumbull campus WARREN — The debut performance of “Living In
Heparin contaminant ID’d
Heparin contaminant ID’d WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials have identified a contaminant in
Mill Creek MetroParks marked the anniversary of the establishment of Fellows Riverside Gardens on
Mill Creek MetroParks marked the anniversary of the establishment of Fellows Riverside Gardens on
Niles council action
Niles council action NILES — City council heard complaints Wednesday from two residents about
Kent State ready for NCAA opener
Kent State ready for NCAA opener Mid-American Conference championKent State plays UNLV today in
Caucusgoers have their say about critics
Opinion: Last week in this space I reported on an internal memo prepared by a volunteer Washington state
Nicotra leaves WKBN for station in Pittsburgh
YOUNGSTOWN — WKBN-TV 27 morning news co-anchor Amber Nicotra has left the station to take a job at
CBI ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Tulsa 61, Miami (Ohio) 45 TULSA, Okla. — Brett McDade scored 18 of his 22 points in the first half
New series will take place 50 years before SSLqBattlestar GalacticaSSRq
A prequel series for “Battlestar Galactica” finally seems to be under way. A two-hour pilot for the
What is gas-price tipping point?
Gas prices are reaching the point where drivers are cutting back. NEW YORK (AP) — Florida dental
j“Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” which looks in on the Peanuts gang
j“Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead,” which looks in on the Peanuts gang as teen-
‘DRILLBIT TAYLOR’
‘DRILLBIT TAYLOR’ Grade: C Director: Steven Brill Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes Rating:
House probes electrocutions of soldiers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A U.S. House committee chairman has begun an investigation into the accidental
Mahoning, Trumbull saw big population drops in 2007
‘It is all employment related,’ said Trumbull County Commissioner Paul Heltzel. Mahoning and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James D. Vinion, 35, of Campbell and Nicole R. Gavlek-Roskie,
Eight Weathersfield teachers to retire early
The board also approved new five-year contracts for two principals. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield
’Hounds pick up postseason scent
Youngstown rallied past the defending CHL champs to close in on the playoffs. YOUNGSTOWN —
Council to decide whether to pay for Salem safety official
A councilman said the new position could be unpaid. SALEM — One city councilman says Greg
NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s other games
Raptors 96, Heat 54 TORONTO — Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker each scored 14 points and Toronto
NHL ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games
Rangers 2, Devils 1, SO NEWARK, N.J. — Chris Drury scored the tying goal with 4:46 left in
Mayo, Beasley prepare for duel
Their opening-round game features plenty of star power. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Michael Beasley was
Court OKs bonus plan for Delphi executives
The amount of bonuses will depend on Delphi earnings. NEW YORK (AP) — Delphi Corp. won court
Blacks should listen to Cosby, not Rev. Wright
Opinion: In his several explanations and denunciations of his longtime pastor, Democratic presidential
Distant treatment by fianc√©’s family has her wondering
Dear Annie: I’m planning to marry a wonderful gentleman in a few months. We are both in our 50s and
“As mayor of the District of Columbia, more guns anywhere in the District of Columbia is going
Opinion: “As mayor of the District of Columbia, more guns anywhere in the District of Columbia is going to
auditions \Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Madama Butterfly,” “Il Barbiere de Siviglia,” “Carmen,” “Tosca,” and “Don Giovanni.” Opera
Protests mark war anniversary
Ohio has lost 166 soldiers in the war. A makeshift graveyard of white wooden tombstones and a
Amazonian herb helps out couple
graedons |People’s Herbal Pharmacy Amazonian herb helps couple Q. My husband and I are in our
Emotional turmoil goes with role as Anne Boleyn
Natalie Dormer portrays the doomed queen in Showtime’s ‘The Tudors.’ LONDON — It’s no fun
Opera singer again faces bump during performance at Met
Gary Lehman of Niles will not sing the lead role in the MetSSRqs live telecast Saturday. NEW
Olympics sponsors to keep out of politics
Activists are pressuring sponsors for help. BEIJING (AP) — McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and other
Pryor commitment: QB chooses to be a Buckeye
The Jeannette, Pa., ace chose the Buckeyes over Penn State , Michigan and Oregon. JEANNETTE, Pa.
‘Space Odyssey’ novelist Clarke dies
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Arthur C. Clarke, a visionary science fiction writer who wrote “2001: A Space
Reaction - Terrelle Pryor
Reaction from around the country on Ohio State landing Terrelle Pryor: Matt Hayes,
Sorority marks 156th anniversary
Sorority marks 156th anniversary BOARDMAN ¬≠— Phi Mu Sorority Alumnae met on March 9 at the home
Games today
TODAY Noon (27) (19) (2) College basketball: NCAA Tournament. Noon (FSN Pitt) English League
Meeting Wednesday, village officials handled these matters:
Meeting Wednesday, village officials handled these matters: Passed a resolution to enter into an
Sluggish fundraising mires national slavery museum
No one can say when it will open. FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Near battlefields where soldiers
Obama flap is a distraction from nation’s real problems
Opinion: Obama flap is a distraction from nation’s real problems EDITOR: Sunday morning, like the last
EXPULSION NUMBERS
EXPULSION NUMBERS High school expulsions in Warren: 2005-06 school year: 4 — all black. 2006-
Spurlock’s ‘30 Days’ to go underground
FX will open the third season of its documentary series “30 Days” by sending creator Morgan Spurlock
Black liberation theology has its appeal
Opinion: The comments on racism of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., deemed so inflammatory that his former
Defense will be difference with Kent-UNLV matchup
Both teams expect defense to decide today’s NCAA opening round contest. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — This
Top court overturns sentence due to exclusion of black juror
The parish in Louisiana has a controversial history of dismissal of black jurors. WASHINGTON —
Hip-hop’s ‘Baby Bash’ brings his style to area
The California native has a wealth of collaborations to his name. Before hip-hop artist Ronnie
Miss McGouldrick, Mr. Klopta plan to wed in May
X AUSTINTOWN ¬≠— Melissa McGouldrick and T.J. Klopta, both of 4585 Kirk Road, are announcing their
Today is Thursday, March 20, the 80th day of 2008. There are 286 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, March 20, the 80th day of 2008. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring’s
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Gardens’ golden year
Master plan aims to continue Fellows’ contributions to area Elizabeth Fellows donated the land for
Flooding from Missouri to Ohio kills at least 13, leaves 3 missing
A 65-year-old Ohio woman appeared to have drowned while checking a sump pump in her home.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Pantelis and Kimberly Kolidakis, Campbell, boy, March
Friars Club to roast Lauer of 'Today' show
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Lauer must have really thick skin. The “Today” show co-anchor will be the
Appeals court reverses robbery case dismissal
A hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the trial court. YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court
Local public officials the worst
Opinion: PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — The government of this fiefdom south of Phoenix claims that when it approved
on maundy thursday Details of drama
First United Presbyterian Church will stage a living Last Supper on Maundy Thursday. When: 8 p.m.
Gutierrez breathing easy knowing role is assured
His .409 batting average has earned him the start in right field. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — For
No pressure scenario was factor in decision
The phenom said he’s OK with learning behind Todd Boeckman. COLUMBUS (AP) — Terrelle Pryor got the
Jarrett awaits return to Lowe’s
His final race will be on the track that almost ended his career. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — A day after
Ivan Dixon dies; was actor on ‘Hogan’s Heroes’
Ivan Dixon dies; was actor on ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ivan Dixon, an actor, director
Researchers link gene to some cases of autism
If a child has less or more than two copies of the gene, normal brain function is waylaid. NEW
‘Drillbit Taylor’ pays tribute to ‘My Bodyguard’
Without Owen Wilson, this movie wouldn’t work. Every generation needs its “My Bodyguard,” its
FAST AND FUNSFlbAvril Lavigne mixes business and pleasure
The singer/songwriter has been having fun but still takes her music seriously. 111It’s a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haselton Ave., Youngstown, food and clothing
Wednesday’s nba boxes
Wednesday’s nba boxes CAVALIERS 89, PISTONS 73 DETROIT (73) — Prince 5-14 1-2 11, McDyess 3-7
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