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Neighbors in dispute over dog shooting
Neighbors in dispute over dog shooting YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighter Corey Brown said his neighbor’s
Layoffs likely at GM plant
Layoffs likely at GM plant LORDSTOWN — A labor strike at a supplier may force General Motors’
Ministers target Warren schools’ discipline policy
Ministers target Warren schools’ discipline policy WARREN — Leaders of an effort to reduce the
Mercer Raceway Park postpones opener
Mercer Raceway Park announced Tuesday night that the scheduled season opening “Chiller Thriller”
SteelHounds’ Franck is CHL goalie of the month
Andy Franck of the Youngstown SteelHounds was named Central Hockey League goaltender of the month
3 ticket companies promise profits for city if they get Chevy Centre pact
3 ticket companies promise profits for city if they get Chevy Centre pact YOUNGSTOWN —Giant
Pavlik tickets go on sale Friday
Tickets for Kelly Pavlik’s first middleweight title defense will go on sale at noon Friday at all
YSU baseball team routs IUP
Youngstown State’s baseball team defeated Indiana (Pa.), 12-4, Tuesday at Cene Park. The Penguins
Youngstown finds out deeper personnel cuts are needed
Youngstown finds out deeper personnel cuts are needed YOUNGSTOWN —With the city’s finances in
Trumbull elections board rejects 475 provisional votes in March 4 primary
Trumbull elections board rejects 475 provisional votes in March 4 primary WARREN — The Trumbull
Camera catches activity in Canfield house
CANFIELD — Big mother is watching. A Canfield woman staying in Florida discovered that her 18-
Two face drug charges in Girard
GIRARD — A city man and his 22-year-old girlfriend face felony charges after police find weapons and
Parole denied for second convict in Skica killing
COLUMBUS — A second man convicted in the 1982 shooting death of a Boardman man has been denied
IRS will help people file tax returns so they can get payments
YOUNGSTOWN —The Internal Revenue Service and many community organizations are opening their offices
Austintown trustees approve zone change for medical offices
Opinion: AUSTINTOWN — Township trustees have approved a zone change for three acres at the on the west side
Rep. Ryan sees Valley ready for recovery
LIBERTY — There is still a long way to go, but the Mahoning Valley is positioning itself for an
Driver in fatal crash is identified
NILES – Authorities have identified the driver in a March 7 fatal traffic accident as Michael A.
Ex-park director says he was victim
YOUNGSTOWN —The former city park and recreation department’s executive director, facing a civil
Firefighter explains injuries to neighbor’s dog
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighter Corey Brown said he had nothing to do with injuries to a neighbor’s dog,
More arrests in shooting death
YOUNGSTOWN — Two more arrests have been made in the St. Patrick’s Day shooting death of Demar L.
State awards money for KSU Trumbull campus
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board OK’d a Kent State University request to use previously
Kirkmere school raises funds for DSAV
CANFIELD — During February Dress Down Days for students and staff at Kirkmere Elementary School, the
Bush appoints McKelvey to panel
The former Youngstown mayor made national news when he endorsed the U.S president for re-election.
Austintown trustee lashes out at Youngstown’s plan
Youngstown’s mayor said the city’s work force has been cut in half. AUSTINTOWN — Township
2 rallies focus on fighting in school
White businessmen are becoming interested in the disciplinary issue, a minister says. WARREN —
Minority increase at YSU impresses panel
In fall 1998, only 10.7 percent, or 1,342 of the university’s 12,533 students, were minorities.
Wean Foundation Community grant recipients
Raymond John Wean Foundation announced $708,388 in total grant awards to 17 local nonprofit
Judge to rapist: 'You disgust me'
‘You disgust me,’ a judge tells a child molester. YOUNGSTOWN — A man who was convicted by a
5 women to testify in chiropractor’s sex trial
One complaint against the former Boardman doctor is 18 years old. YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Gregory S.
Struthers seeks $10,000 to buy, train police dog
STRUTHERS — Struthers Police Department is turning to man’s best friend to improve its ability to
Two people charged in robbery-homicide
A third suspect is being sought. YOUNGSTOWN — Two people who told police they witnessed a St.
Girl facing arson charge
Girl facing arson charge YOUNGSTOWN — A 12-year-old South Side girl accused of setting a fire in
Warren City Schools enact Zero-Tolerance policy
The Warren city schools have a zero-tolerance policy for fighting. The schools had expelled 24
Trumbull school offering training for jobs in demand
If you’re not interested in welding but are wondering what else may be in demand in the Mahoning
Ryan Bennett earns CHL honor
He returned to the lineup last week after missing 10 games due to injury. YOUNGSTOWN — Forward
Man faces drug and gun charges
LIBERTY — A 30-year-old Youngstown man is due back in Girard Municipal Court on Wednesday after
NCAA Women’s Roundup: Monday’s games
Oklahoma State 73, Florida State 72, OT DES MOINES, Iowa — Andrea Riley sank a free throw with 0.7
Shortage sparks demand
The need for welders appears stronger in Trumbull County than in Mahoning County.
Reunions: Alumni schedule events
X East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s
Salem working on company tax deal
The rebate would be the first under a 2007 ordinance. SALEM — Salem officials say they can’t
Youngstown firefighters battle blazes in two homes
YOUNGSTOWN — While a mattress smoldered in a second-floor bedroom at 439 Catalina Ave., the
Televised games today
TODAY 6 a.m. (ESPN2) Baseball: Red Sox vs. Athletics. Noon (FSN Ohio) Soccer: English League
Taxes are highlight of Curbstone event
Jim Glenn spent 30 years with the IRS, 20 of them in the Youngstown office. BOARDMAN — If you
Travelers use hotel business cards for ID
Dear Heloise: The last time my wife and I were in London, we had a day when we went to different
Mahoning County marriage licenses
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carson E. Flakes, 35, of 426 E. LaClede Ave., Youngstown, and
Thunder roster: Season opener
1 Anthony Jackson, DS, 6-0, 180, Texas A M-Kingsville 2 Raymond Williams, 6-3, 204, Purdue 3
Man shot after two-car accident
YOUNGSTOWN — A 42-year-old restaurant manager was in critical condition Monday night after being
Hibernians division presents three scholarship awards
Special to The Vindicator HAPPY TO BE IRISH: During an awards ceremony hosted by the Sean MacBride
Guidelines will help doctors talk with patients about affordability
Though a patient gains a few extra months, the family could be left bankrupt. WASHINGTON (AP) —
4,000 U.S. deaths in Iraq not in vain, Bush tells nation
The war has left 30,000 U.S. service members wounded. WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a grim milestone,
Tiger shows he’s human as Ogilvy wins at Doral
Woods closed within two before Geoff Ogilvy caught a break at the par-3 13th hole. DORAL, Fla.
Outsourcing raises concerns of citizens’ privacy
Should private contractors have access to sensitive information? WASHINGTON (AP) — Struggling
Mayor faces charges including perjury
The mayor and his former top aide denied under oath to having an affair. DETROIT (AP) — Mayor
Pa. Dems set a new record
Pa. Dems number 4M HARRISBURG, Pa. — Democratic Party enrollment surged past the 4 million mark
U.N. agency makes emergency appeal
ROME — With food and fuel prices soaring, the United Nations agency charged with feeding the world’s
Matsuzaka will start for Red Sox in opener
He will start today in the major league opener, but likely won’t finish the game. TOKYO (AP) —
Longtime Beatles business manager dies
A statement was issued by surviving Beatles and widows of Lennon and Harrison. NEW YORK (AP) —
NFL Roundup: News and notes
49ers: San Francisco forfeited its fifth-round pick in next month’s NFL draft after commissioner
Cliff Lee reclaims spot on Tribe staff
His win last Saturday gave him the edge over Jeremy Sowers and Aaron Laffey. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.
Sanchez doesn’t require surgery, should be ready
The second baseman has inflamation near the rotator cuff of his throwing arm. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)
Canadiens nab playoff berth
MONTREAL (AP) — Andrei Kostitsyn scored two of Montreal’s three first-period goals and the Canadiens
High court upholds retiree-benefit policy
The EEOC rule allows employers to spend more for health care for retirees under 65 years old.
College Baskeball Roundup: Monday’s other games
NIT Dayton 55, Illinois St. 48 NORMAL, Ill. — Dayton went on a 17-0 second-half run to break
Music students to present recital Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — Butler North Recital Hall will be the setting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday for a recital to be
Cardinal Mooney to host traditional auction
Cardinal Mooney to host traditional auction YOUNGSTOWN — On April 11 Cardinal Mooney High School
Ohio State wins NIT game at its old arena
The game was shifted from Value City Arena to St. John Arena because of a concert. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Alcoholic brother wants to move in with their lonely mother
Dear Annie: My father passed away suddenly of complications following surgery. We are all very
Felony warrants are the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
Felony warrants are the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Variety.
Welcome back: QBs are guys with area ties
Ursuline’s Josh Swogger and YSU’s Mike Schneider will line up under center. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Poland kids do the math to raise funds for charity
POLAND — Since 1993, pupils at McKinley Elementary have raised nearly $58,000 for St. Jude
Today is Tuesday, March 25, the 85th day of 2008
Today is Tuesday, March 25, the 85th day of 2008. There are 281 days left in the year. On this date in 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. leads 25,000 marchers to the state capitol in Montgomery, Ala., to protest the denial of voting rights to blacks.
Rebate limits penalize those who work hard and succeed
Opinion: Rebate limits penalize those who work hard and succeed EDITOR: Responding to recent legislation,
Sports Digest
Pavlik Title defense tickets go on sale Friday YOUNGSTOWN —Tickets for Kelly Pavlik’s first
Sabres hoping rally starts run to playoffs
If the Buffalo Sabres make the playoffs, they will surely have their amazing comeback victory over
Rae’s husband found dead
Rae’s husband found dead LONDON — The husband of Grammy-nominated British singer Corinne Bailey
Rising cost of food affects poor and wealthy nations
Among the driving forces is the price of petroleum. MEXICO CITY (AP) — If you’re seeing your
Clark eyeing Penn State QB job
Ursuline graduate Daryll Clark backed up Anthony Morelli for two seasons. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)
New PM releases judges
The new Pakistani prime minister had himself been jailed by Musharraf. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) —
Johnson skips start of Bengals’ workouts
He wants to be traded but the Bengals have no intention of doing so. CINCINNATI (AP) — Chad
Almost heaven: Unlikely wins energize WVU
The Mountaineers’ success has helped fans forget about Rich Rodriguez’s departure. MORGANTOWN,
NBA Roundup: Monday’s games
Pistons 110, Suns 105, OT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chauncey Billups scored nine of his 32 points in
Penguins are a lemon in the Big Apple
Needing only a win to clinch a playoff spot, the Penguins fell flat Pittsburgh’s performance was
Anti-China protest mars Olympic torch lighting
The demonstrators protested China’s recent crackdown in Tibet. ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — The
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