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Lawrence Co. racing track, casino plan moves along

Lawrence Co. racing track, casino plan moves along NEW CASTLE — The Mahoning Township Planning


West, Paul lead Hornets past Cavaliers, 100-99

David West’s 17-foot jumper, coming on Chris Paul’s 20th assist, with less than a second left gave


YSU softball splits with Zips

AKRON — Sophomore Danielle Chase pitched a two-hitter to lead the YSU softball team to an 8-0


Chemical costs climb for MVSD

Chemical costs climb for MVSD MINERAL RIDGE — It will cost the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District


YSU football team begins spring drills

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock couldn’t have more happy with his team’s


Penguins lose 4-3 at Akron

AKRON — All first-year Youngstown State baseball coach Rich Pasquale asks of his team is to get


Jury acquits man of drunken-driving charge

Jury acquits man of drunken-driving charge YOUNGSTOWN — A jury has acquitted a 48-year-old


Probe under way on possible ethics violations by Mahoning County officials, employees

Probe under way on possible ethics violations by Mahoning County officials, employees YOUNGSTOWN —


Williams sets meeting with union reps to discuss budget deficit

Williams sets meeting with union reps to discuss budget deficit YOUNGSTOWN —Mayor Jay Williams


At last! An outlet for your 'pothole rage'!

Curse the pothole, then tell the world.


Dog finds homicide victim in ditch

YOUNGSTOWN — A dog discovered the body of the city’s latest homicide victim. The Mahoning County


Columbiana 911 moves forward

LISBON — Columbiana County’s enhanced 911 system may be up and running by this summer. Robert


Police charge man in Austintown purse theft

AUSTINTOWN — Police have charged a 33-year-old Youngstown man with theft for allegedly stealing a


Patrol probes Route 11 shooting and stabbing

LIBERTY – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the shooting of one man and the stabbing of


Mount Carmel group plans bingo, card party

YOUNGSTOWN — Mothers of the Crucifix Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will have its annual


Louie Today: Op Ceasefire, George Bush, detox, film noir

The prosecutor will also touch on the judges' demand for a new courthouse.


Breslow is rare breed of player

The Yale grad saved a 7-5 win over the New York Yankees in his Indians debut. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.


A lot riding for OSU and Dayton

Tonight’s winner gets an all-expenses paid trip to Madison Square Garden. COLUMBUS (AP) — Rare is


Penguins beat New Jersey, clinch playoff berth

Pittsburgh opened a four-point lead over the second-place Devils. NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bouncing


Grapefruit League roundup: Tribe & Bucs

Indians 7, Yankees 5 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Andy Marte, trying to make up for two errors at third


McLouth wins center field job

The Pirates also added Louis Rivas to the roster in case Freddy Sanchez can’t play. BRADENTON,


Deja vu: Again, Pitt falls early

The Panthers’ strengths don’t seem to play well in the NCAA tournament. PITTSBURGH — Pick any


Pittsburgh Penguins roundup

summary xxx xxxxxx xxxxxx NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Bouncing back from a bad game and putting themselves


Web cam lets mom keep an eye on Canfield home

Knocking on a door, phone calls, breaking glass and knocking in a door did not wake one of the


Neighbors in dispute over shooting of dog

The dog was examined by a vet in Howland and may lose his left rear leg. YOUNGSTOWN —


Ex-park chief sues employee who accused him

Attorneys for both sides deny the allegations. YOUNGSTOWN — The former city park and


Two allege sexual actions

Embarrassment caused delay in abuse accusations, patient says. YOUNGSTOWN — A middle-aged


Congressman: Valley working on its image

The Valley’s economic focus is changing, the congressman said. LIBERTY — There is still a


Layoffs likely at GM plant

Production at 29 GM plants has been curtailed because of a supplier strike. LORDSTOWN — A


Panel will consider actions to help needy

If approved by county commissioners, there will be summer jobs for 300 to 400 young people.


Ex-juvenile jail guard sentenced for trafficking

The drug dealer will be eligible for parole in 18 months. YOUNGSTOWN — A fired corrections


Practice Schedule: YSU spring football

Today: 3:15 p.m. (helmets) Friday: 3:30 p.m. (helmets) Saturday: 9:30 a.m. (helmets) Sunday:


NIT Roundup: Tuesday’s game

Massachusetts 81, Syracuse 77 SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dante Milligan slammed a two-handed dunk off a feed


On The Fairways: This week’s events

PGA TOUR Zurich Classic Avondale, La. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: TPC Louisiana (7,341


CBS pilots to feature Savage, Smart

Amy Smart and Fred Savage have both landed leads in pilots set up at CBS. According to The


NHL ROUNDUP \Tuesday’s other games

Flyers 2, Rangers 1, OT NEW YORK — Philadelphia’s Mike Richards scored a breakaway goal 2:16 into


It’s a matter of prudence

Opinion: I am a typical white person, as Barack Obama might say, and did say, about his white grandmother.


Ticket offers studied

The city should make a decision by April 30. YOUNGSTOWN — Giant national ticket agency


Fashionably stupid: Barack Obama tests America’s cult of ignorance

Opinion: Early on in Robert Harris’ new novel, “The Ghost,” a literary editor says to an author who ghost-


Penguins open spring practice

Coach Jon Heacock has some holes to fill, including a big one at quarterback. YOUNGSTOWN —


NFL Roundup: News and notes

Steelers: Pittsburgh signed former Titan and Panther Justin Hartwig to a $3,725,000, two-year


YSU wins 12-4

YSU wins 12-4 kYoungstown State’s baseball team defeated Indiana (Pa.) 12-4 Tuesday at Cene Park.


Shuttle heads home

The crew accomplished everything they set out to do on their mission. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) —


NATION

NATION Chinese workers exposed to mercury, report says HARTFORD, Conn. — A new report says a


NCAA Women’s Roundup: Tuesday’s games

Old Dominion 88, Virginia 85 NORFOLK, Va. — The littlest player made the biggest shot for Old


Social Security, Medicare head toward insolvency

Social Security benefits will begin outstripping collections in 2017. WASHINGTON (AP) — Trustees


Reading is fundamental to democracy

Opinion: WASHINGTON — A reliable applause line in Barack Obama’s campaign speeches comes when he warns that


Malinda Ocasio, Donald Ferko III set marriage date

X Malinda Ocasio and Donald S. Ferko III, both of 360 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Canfield, are planning to


Driver dies of injuries

Driver dies of injuries HERMITAGE, Pa. — A Hermitage man was killed after he lost control of his


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 18.78 .32 Avalon


Wikipedia debating what to do about finances

Some wonder if it’s time for Wikipedia to increase its revenue with ads. Scroll the list of the


Parole denied 2nd man involved in 1982 slaying

The parole board last year denied parole for another man convicted in the crime. COLUMBUS — A


Monday’s Games

Monday’s Games Miami 78, Milwaukee 73 Detroit 110, Phoenix 105, OT Philadelphia 95, Boston 90


Crane accident kills 2

Crane accident kills 2 MIAMI — A section of construction crane plummeted 30 floors at the site of


HBO gives go-ahead to handful of pilots

HBO has given the green light to pilots from “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star and “Pushing


You can bet economy affects gambling

Gamblers are expected to cut back on spending as the economy slows. LAS VEGAS (AP) — In a town


When Jayhawks talk, good results follow

Kansas may be at the top of its game now, but it wasn’t that way a month ago. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP)


Study: Premature babies face risks throughout life

Women who were preemies had a high risk of giving birth prematurely. CHICAGO (AP) — The largest-


Sarkozy: Boycott of Beijing Olympics is possible after Tibet crackdown

PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy suggested Tuesday that a boycott of the opening


Tourists enjoy Ohio’s wineries

Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake counties represent 65 percent of Ohio’s wine production. ASHTABULA (AP)


Shiite militiamen battle throughout Iraq

An increase in fighting could undo a cease-fire proclaimed by Muqtada al-Sadr. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)


Two from Girard charged in weapons, drugs case

A call from the county jail led police to the marijuana and additional guns. GIRARD — A city


She has fallen in love with ‘Rex,’ brother of her ex

Dear Annie: It’s been almost a year since my husband and I separated. We were married for 12 years,


Mahoning County marriage licenses

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Keish, 24, Columbus, and Lindsay L. Roussos, 25, of


Obama wraps up time off

GREAT BAY, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Tuesday


Federer tries to end slump in this week’s Sony Open

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — The best player in tennis has been awfully average this year. Roger


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 20 Weapons: A traffic stop near


Red Sox winners in 10th, 6-5

TOKYO (AP) — Boston, Japan, it doesn’t matter: Manny Ramirez strikes a winning pose for the Boston


Stowaway rattlesnake bites man after trip

The man was being given an anti-venom serum. WASHINGTON — Unpacking a duffel bag in your


Chicken dish loses lots of fat

When company comes over, Carolin Cattoi-Demkiw and her husband like to serve Bruschetta Chicken.


ohio wine industry

ohio wine industry Key facts about Ohio’s wine industry: Wineries: 97. Production: 700,000


McCain speaks on economic concerns

The GOP presidential candidate called for more accountability from lenders. SANTA ANA, Calif. —


Vest failed to stop fatal bullet

CAMPBELL — An autopsy Monday revealed that Willie B. Hunt, who was shot to death early Sunday, was


Accounts vary on whether U.S. crew killed Egyptian

Associated Press DISPUTE: The Global Patriot, a U.S. cargo ship that was under short-term charter


USDA Tips for eating smart and getting more exercise

USDA Tips for eating smart and getting more exercise Eat foods from each food group daily Use


Murder, arson charges dropped

Two psychologists said the boy did not have the developmental maturity to go to trial.


Court sets limits on president

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt a defeat to President Bush on Tuesday and ruled he does not


Meetings to focus on underage drinking

CANFIELD — The Mahoning Valley is one of hundreds of communities nationwide that will conduct


This shrink rap comes with a brogue

Byrne tends to not look deeply at his performances so he doesn’t get critical. HOLLYWOOD — If


Passenger-rights law struck down

The law required airlines to provide such things as food to stranded passengers. NEW YORK — A


Clinton downplays Bosnia trip account

The candidate insulted the military by insinuating she was in danger, a retired major general said.


Catholic Charities agency to offer grief workshops

Catholic Charities agency to offer grief workshops GIRARD — Catholic Charities Regional Agency


Food Sales and Dinners: Sit-down and takeout events planned

THURSDAY XSlippery Rock Rotary Club will sponsor an all-you-can eat spaghetti dinner from 11 a.m.


Vindy.com News Podcast for March 26, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for March 26, 2008


Consumer confidence hits five-year low over worries

Economic growth isn’t expected until the second half of the year. NEW YORK (AP) — Consumer


Politicians and people ignore signs of economic trouble

Editorial: Politicians and people ignore signs of economic trouble As troublesome economic indicators


Enrique Iglesias takes retrospective look

Despite having a famous father, breaking into the business wasn’t easy, the singer discovered.


Stephen Curry opening eyes

The son of Dell Curry led Davidson’s upsets over Gonzaga and Georgetown. DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) —


Maple syrup festival to open Sat.

BOARDMAN — Boardman Township Park in conjunction with Boardman Rotary is sponsoring the 31st annual


Group targeting policy

Protesters want school board to change zero tolerance for fighting A councilman called the effort


College baseball: YSU rolls in home opener

Penguins rout IUP 12-4 at Cene Park “I really felt good out there today. It was cold and the wind


Plans announced for Kristy Wire and Isaac King

X Ron and Kathy Wire, 738 Oregon Ave., McDonald, and Doris and Roy King, 5692 state Route 103, New


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Legacy Academy school board, 6:45 p.m., 1812 Oak Hill Ave., first floor,


It’s a wild wings world for those brave enough

Baseball season, or should I say sports bar season, is here. Which means it’s also beer and buffalo


City fights threat of deficit

Further layoffs are possible. YOUNGSTOWN — With the city’s finances in worse shape than


Special-ed class runs coffee shop

Beans are freshly ground, and the espresso and cappuccino drinks are the real thing. AKRON (AP) —


Two more arrested in homicide

YOUNGSTOWN — Two more arrests have been made in the St. Patrick’s Day shooting death of Demar L.


No. 12 seeded Villanova set for No. 1 seed Kansas

The Wildcats have history on their side, but they’re still a surprise to be in final 16.


Driver identified in fatal car crash

Driver identified in fatal car crash NILES – Authorities have identified the driver in a March 7


Clemens case takes a political turn

A report by Republicans questions a version presented by Democrats last month. The Roger Clemens


Judge will decide in teen drug-death case

A teenage girl died after taking oxycodone last year. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A judge will decide


Healthy eats for skimpy suits

Even if you’re not ready to run out and buy that new swimsuit, you can still take some steps toward


Shipment mix-up to Taiwan raises China concerns

China vehemently opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military’s mistaken


Reprint of pumpkin bread recipe requested

Dear Heloise: My family asked me to make pumpkin bread, and I remember using your recipe. Problem


Chopping expenses doesn’t trim the taste

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You think your food bill is up? Try shopping with Don Hinkle. He buys 6 to 8


‘In Bo we trust’ popular refrain for Cornhuskers

Mooney graduate Bo Pelini is preparing his squad for spring practice. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) —


Deal to end suit over woman killed in crash

COLUMBUS (AP) — The state of Ohio has reached a tentative settlement with the family of a woman who


Troopers are most active in Franklin Co.

COLUMBUS (AP) — A new list from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the county that includes


Cheney gave power to vice presidency

The vice president’s role expanded considerably when Walter Mondale was Jimmy Carter’s No. 2.


Muslim arrogance evident at Harvard

Opinion: WASHINGTON — If a writer were to make the ultimate satiric remark about Islam’s increasing presence


Bruins managing to survive again

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA seems to know only two ways to win these days — blowouts or squeakers. Five


Today is Wednesday, March 26, the 86th day of 2008. There are 280 days left in the year. On this

Today is Wednesday, March 26, the 86th day of 2008. There are 280 days left in the year. On this


Wit intact, Wilder looks back, wryly

The longtime actor has fond memories of his time on the ‘Young Frankenstein’ set. The day before


Walking tall on the fairways

D.J. Gregory isn’t letting cerebral palsy stop him from an amazing golf journey. DORAL, Fla. (AP)


NBA Roundup: Tuesday’s games

Spurs 107, Magic 97 ORLANDO, Fla. — Manu Ginobili scored 28 points and Michael Finley added 24 as


Lack of a degree was not a big secret at City Hall

Opinion: Lack of a degree was not a big secret at City Hall EDITOR: Being a new mayor, maybe Jay Williams


Census: a high-tech mess

Nearly 600,000 temporary workers will be hired to help. WASHINGTON (AP) — Big worries for the


Hogan sued over crash

Hogan sued over crash CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan is being sued by the man who was critically


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