News for March 27, 2008 | Vindy Archives

Region losing folks at an alarming rate

Region losing folks at an alarming rate YOUNGSTOWN — The population in the Youngstown area is

GM workers discuss buyout offer

GM workers discuss buyout offer LORDSTOWN — Like a game show host, General Motors is dangling

Grand jury indicts four for East Side robbery, murder

Grand jury indicts four for East Side robbery, murder YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury

Poland trustees set special meeting for Friday

Poland trustees set special meeting for Friday POLAND — Poland Township trustees will have a

City stopped from firing worker who moved to Liberty

City stopped from firing worker who moved to Liberty YOUNGSTOWN —A magistrate from Mahoning County

Lucky Llamas 4-H Club to solicit funds, food

Youngstown— The Lucky Llamas 4-H Club will be collecting food and funds for Second Harvest Food Bank

Stone wins Columbiana County GOP sheriff primary

LISBON — Raymond Stone knows he’s going south in the weeks and months to come. Stone, the chief of

Youngstown going forward with W. Federal parking project

YOUNGSTOWN —The city’s board of control is expected to approve a $474,684 contract Friday to improve

Boardman trustees consider firefighter contract change

BOARDMAN — With nine township firefighters laid off, trustees are considering elimination of a

Commissioner McNally gets a subpoena on Oakhill

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Commissioner John A. McNally IV confirmed that he was served with a

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Poland Furniture preps for liquidation sale

BOARDMAN — Brad Schumer just smiled and shrugged when asked why he was closing Poland Furniture &

Fugitive arrested in Warren

YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old man charged with shooting a store owner’s brother inside Ohio Gas Mart

Threat causes Columbiana courthouse evacuation

LISBON — The Columbiana County Courthouse was evacuated about 9:30 a.m. today, apparently because of

Morphine vials missing from nursing home

WARREN – Authorities are investigating the possible theft of several vials of morphine at Horizon

SteelHounds, Eagles continue their battle

The teams open the best-of-7 series in Colorado Friday night. YOUNGSTOWN — When the Youngstown

Pirates drop four pitchers, including Kim, Wright

The Pirates made a series of moves to all but firm up their opening roster. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) —

Koufas, Butler lead OSU back to NYC

The Buckeyes will play Ole Miss in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. COLUMBUS —

Julio, Breslow clinch Indians’ bullpen spots

Tom Mastny was released which made room for Jorge Julio and Craig Breslow. KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The

Tressel, Buckeyes have lots of experience, depth

COLUMBUS — Just as certain as the sun will rise over the muddy, but not mighty, Olentangy this

Huggins changes WVU’s style

The Mountaineers’ focus has gone from offense to defense this season. PHOENIX (AP) — The West

Local ethics probe confirmed

The county treasurer received a grand jury subpoena for Oakhill documents. YOUNGSTOWN — The

Williams, unions to talk budget deficit

The mayor will meet Tuesday with department heads to discuss the budget. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor

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Plan OKd for New Castle-area racino

A date for groundbreaking is still up in the air. NEW CASTLE — The Mahoning Township Planning

Testing nears for Columbiana Co. 911

The program for cell phones is at least a year away. LISBON — Columbiana County’s enhanced 911

Event urges Valley kids to keep the faith

The revival continues tonight and Friday evening. YOUNGSTOWN — Relationships are crucial, so be

Dog finds murder victim on East Side

The victim was found dead in a ditch on the city’s East Side. YOUNGS-TOWN — A dog discovered

Local chiropractor testifies, denies allegations

The tailbone adjustment is lawful and clinically accepted, the chiropractor says. YOUNGSTOWN

Liberty cops probe possible scam on elderly

Additional charges may be filed against the woman. LIBERTY — Police believe a Warren woman

Authorities burn firearms, pot, other seized items

The items melted were from closed drug cases and will never be needed again. YOUNGSTOWN — About

Girard police to get six new cruisers

Officers will get to drive the new vehicles to and from work. GIRARD — It has been more than

Delegate issue puts Pelosi in hot seat

Top fundraisers are concerned the party leadership is declaring the race over prematurely.

Prime minister gives gunmen an ultimatum

Two American soldiers were killed Wednesday in SFlbattacks in Baghdad. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s

Timberlake to host ESPY Awards show

NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake is hosting an awards show — and it’s not the Grammys. ESPN has

NHL Roundup: Wednesday’s games

Wild 3, Oilers 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two nights after getting routed in Edmonton, Minnesota was the

Auditions: Where to try out for roles

ACTORS “Echoes of the War.” New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions are 6-9

Amateur boxing show has 20 bouts

The event begins at McMenamy’s Banquet Center in Niles at 7 p.m. A 20-bout amateur boxing card

Spring practice begins on a perfect day

Coach Jon Heacock put some 90 players through opening drills. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State

Police in Howland Township investigate shooting, stabbing

HOWLAND — Township police are investigating the shooting of one man and stabbing of another.

NBA Roundup: Wednesday’s other games

Celtics 117, Suns 97 BOSTON — Kevin Garnett scored 30 points, sinking the final two to an “M-V-P!”

Grapefruit League Roundup: Tribe/Bucs

Indians 7, Astros 6 KISSIMMEE, Fla. — C.C. Sabathia pitched seven strong innings and David

Program targets underage drinking

The meeting is part of a countywide effort. SALEM — A program will help set the stage for

Study links big belly now with dementialater

There are a number of disorders that can cause dementia. FRESNO, Calif. — Going into middle age

Post your pothole rage

Post your pothole rage Ah spring! ’Tis the season when young (and old) drivers’ fancy lightly

Volunteers help in Ark. flooding

FEMA will likely provide disaster relief, the governor said. SAND HILL, Ark. (AP) — Volunteers

Boxing Card At McMenamy’s

Pairings for Friday’s amateur boxing show at McMenamy’s Banquet Center, Niles: 55 pounds — Joey

Chlorine gas leak injures 40 students

COLD SPRING, Minn. (AP) — Nearly 40 students were injured Wednesday by a chlorine gas leak in the

College Basketball Roundup: Wednesday’s other games

NIT Mississippi 81, Virginia Tech 72 BLACKSBURG, Va. — Chris Warren scored five of his 22 points

Penguins suffer 4-3 setback at Akron

YSU’s baseball team had 10 hits but not when they needed them most. AKRON — All first-year

Firefighter killed when hit by manhole cover

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A firefighter investigating an explosion that blew manhole covers off an

Former players cheer on ’Cats

Two ex-Boardman stars are following Davidson in the NCAA tournament. When the Davidson

It takes more than two to tango: Love, Collison carrying Bruins

But UCLA insists it’s more than a two-man team. PHOENIX (AP) — Two players can’t win an NCAA title

YSU’s Chase blanks Akron

Sophomore Danielle Chase pitched a two-hit, 8-0 win in the opener of a twinbill. AKRON — They

Man pleads guilty to drug charges

The couple will have to pay $35,000 to the state. LISBON — A man involved in a case of illegally

Cell phone service shut down after attacks by Taliban

The Taliban may be changing its tactics, a group spokesman said.. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) —

Six of Ohio’s big-city mayors back crackdown on payday lending

Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams is among them. COLUMBUS (AP) — Six of Ohio’s big-city mayors have

Padgett’s return has spurred Louisville’s run

He’ll lead the Cardinals against Tennessee tonight in an NCAA regional semifinal. CHARLOTTE, N.C.

West sinks Cavs, 100-99

David West’s 17-foot jumper with 0.6 seconds remaining lifted the Hornets to victory. CLEVELAND

Chemicals’ costs rise for MVSD

Rising fuel prices are blamed for increases. MINERAL RIDGE — It will cost the Mahoning Valley

Shuttle Endeavour lands safely

The latest mission to the space station included five spacewalks. MIAMI — Seven astronauts

Eight festivals planned to celebrate Earth Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking for an excuse to avoid celebrating Earth Day? “There’s nothing going on

Affirmative action opponents target 5 states

Race preferences are going away, Ward Connerly said. CHICAGO — Sixteen months after voters in

N. Carolina’s offense will be tested by Wazzou

Washington State’s defense is expected to be tough in tonight’s East Regional. CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Niles auditor projects big loss from income tax

Council committees got a double dose of bad financial news. NILES — City Auditor Charles Nader

A’s get split with Bosox in Japan

Rich Harden struck out nine while Emil Brown hit a three-run homer in a 5-1 win. TOKYO (AP) —

Ohioan is 1st in U.S. to get experimental heart transplant

FOREST, Ohio (AP) — Dean Tackett still tires easily, but he said his wife noticed an immediate

At Royal Affair, kids’ fun reigns

BOARDMAN — Tinkerbell, Pocahontas, Cinderella and a couple of Snow Whites flitted into the township

Actor Richard Widmark, 93, dies; had a long career in Hollywood

Widmark appeared in 20 Fox films from 1957-64 and continued his film career long after that.

Jaclyn DeMarco and Joshua Cohen to wed in May ’09

X BOARDMAN — Dr. Bob and Debbie DeMarco, 495 Presidential Drive, announce the engagement of their

Report: Chinese factory violates labor laws, GE policy

GE is planning to close its six Ohio lighting plants. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A new report says a

Region news digest: RTI signs pact with Tronox

REGION RTI signs pact with Tronox NILES — RTI International Metals, with headquarters in Niles,

Analysts predict tough month, year

Unsure about home values, consumers often delay large purchases such as vehicles. SOUTHFIELD,

Pre-Olympics repression not new

Opinion: There is something bizarre yet familiar about the fact that China’s crackdown in Tibet has provoked

Valley weekend events

TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant

Familiar material, new songs mark musician's ‘Live’ effort

The blues guitarist’s album hit No. 1 on the Billboard Blues charts. Hey Ohio, blues-guitarist

Today is Thursday, March 27, the 87th day of 2008. There are 279 days left in the year. On this date

American cancels 300 flights to inspect its MD-80 aircraft

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines canceled about 300 flights Wednesday so its crews could

New rocket aims to offer thrill ride to edge of space

A British billionaire has already unveiled a six-passenger vehicle that may begin test flights this

Home sales on the rise

Opinion: We are aware of admonitions that one swallow does not a summer make and the futility of clutching at

VH1 Rock Honors to pay tribute to The Who

NEW YORK (AP) — VH1 holds The Who in such high regard that the rock group is the only act being

Great Lakes plays cater to adventurous theatergoer

The production company will be moving to its new home at Hannah Theater. When Great Lakes

Cost of essential oil adds cents to perfumes

Dear Readers: What’s the difference between perfume and cologne? Do you know? Can you concentrate?

Gilliland-Prosek wedding ceremony is set for May 24

X GIRARD — Dick and Mona Gilliland of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, April

Understand folks beyond your block

Opinion: I was 15 or so at the time, the late 1960s, hanging out with two friends who lived nearby. Ours was

Album, writing paying off for musician Reeves

It’s been quite a ride for singer-songwriter Jason Reeves. Not only is his latest album, “The

Liberals aren’t as charitable as believed

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Residents of Austin, Texas, home of the state’s government and flagship university,

Courtney Cuppett, Bradley Gecina set summer wedding

X COLUMBIANA — John and Chris Gecina of Columbiana are announcing the engagement and forthcoming

In ‘Fatboy,’ it’s all about making a grand gesture

The star of the movie proves his leading man material. Casting Simon Pegg to star in a light

Lona Stutzman Brad Meshula to wed April 26

X AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Lona Stutzman and Brad Meshula, both of 6865 Winterpark Ave., and

HUD boss snubs Congress

Washington Post: Housing and Urban Develop-ment Secretary Alphonso Jackson is the subject of four

6 Ohio mayors crackdown on payday lending

State Rep. Robert Hagan, D-Youngstown, is a sponsor of the legislation. COLUMBUS (AP) — Six of

Bullet grazes Prudhomme

Bullet grazes Prudhomme GRETNA, La. — Paul Prudhomme was setting up his cooking tent on the

Cavaliers lose at the end

Cavaliers lose at the end David West’s jumper with less than a second left gave the New Orleans

Backyard chicken-raising trend’s hopping

Some chicken owners say the quality of the eggs is worth the work. CINCINNATI (AP) — Jodi Harris

Concerned over milk labels? Check out this information

More shoppers are wanting their milk without the synthetic growth hormone. Ohio’s agriculture

Report: Consumer confidence hits low

The report suggests household spending will fall sharply in the coming months. CHICAGO —

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jamie and Dawn Rosario, Campbell, girl, March 25. Michael and

Mother of teen averts trouble on MySpace

Dear Annie: I just discovered that my 14-year-old daughter, “Melissa,” has a MySpace account where

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Pilot rescued after crash

Pilot rescued after crash BILLINGS, Mont. — A student pilot whose plane crashed into a snowy

Boardman finances defy paper’s simple explanation

Opinion: Boardman finances defy paper’s simple explanation EDITOR: For decades the philosophy of Boardman

Health-care plans raise questions

Opinion: An important element is being overlooked in the health-care debate between the Democratic

Havens looks back for title track on next album

The folk singer has had a career with monumental performances. There’s always something new

Out-of-town births announced

X Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stuart Van Brocklin, 1236 Rollingstone Run, Odessa, Fla., are announcing the

American death toll in Iraq hits 4,000; Bush stands firm

Editorial: It was a milestone that forced the war in Iraq back onto the front pages of newspapers and triggered

NFL’s image key to spring meetings

Spygate has the league owners setting up new guidelines for the season. NEW YORK (AP) — Seven

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