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Pancakes fly at maple syrup event in Boardman
Pancakes fly at maple syrup event in Boardman BOARDMAN — Destiny may have played a role for the
Pupils ponder perplexities at science fair
Pupils ponder perplexities at science fair YOUNGSTOWN — Have you ever found yourself wondering how
Phantoms close with 5-2 victory
BOARDMAN — Stefan Salituro’s goal in the second period, one of four by the Phantoms in the frame
SteelHounds tied after one period
SteelHounds tied after one period LOVELAND, Colo. — Colorado Eagles goaltender Sebastien
Boardman man injured in Trumbull County accident
Boardman man injured in Trumbull County accident JOHNSTON — A Boardman man was listed in critical
Waiting game begins for operation of race track, casino
Waiting game begins for operation of race track, casino NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A harness-racing track
Boardman closes another fire station today because of layoffs
Boardman closes another fire station today because of layoffs BOARDMAN — The fire station and
East Side woman charged with shooting man in leg
East Side woman charged with shooting man in leg YOUNGSTOWN — A South Garland Avenue woman is in
Youths suspected in vacant apartment building fire
Youths suspected in vacant apartment building fire YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters responded to an
Household spice causes teen’s overdose
Household spice causes teen’s overdose NILES – You won’t find many spices in Lisa Sayre’s kitchen
VIDEO: Struthers 7-year-old needs a new heart
Struthers 7-year-old needs a new heart STRUTHERS — “Hi. My name is Tabitha and I need a new
Baptist pastors to remember Dr. King
YOUNGSTOWN — The Baptist Pastors’ Council of Youngstown and Vicinity will commemorate the life and
Board OKs contract for road work
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control hired an Austintown company to improve a section of one of
Team ready to roll
Goals set: Win games, attract fans If you see one game, you will want to see more, a team
Two close calls cause firefighters concern
Firefighters had been dispatched to a medical call shortly before the fire. BOARDMAN — Gas
YSU faculty approves contract
Details are not being released until trustees vote. YOUNGSTOWN — The faculty members at
Chiropractor found guilty
The jury deliberated 10 hours before reaching a mixed verdict. YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant
Miles Winter registers game-winner for Phantoms
BOARDMAN – The U.S. Nationals are a tough team to beat when entering the final period with the lead.
Housing crisis debate goes on
Congressional Democrats and President Bush seek different approaches to the foreclosure crisis.
Roush upset over theft and NASCAR’s response
A swaybar was taken from his garage and it’s almost become a joke on the circuit. MARTINSVILLE,
Cavs roundup News and notes
Coming on strong: Center Zydrunas Ilgauskas has quietly put together a strong season. He averages
Paper finds inconsistency in crossover voting
In Mahoning County, crossover voters were challenged but given ballots even if they didn’t sign a
Gibbons, Guillen get short reprieves
The outfielders’ suspensions due to drug links have been placed on hold for 10 days. NEW YORK (AP)
‘Lavender the Little’ is Xavier’s King Kong
The diminutive point guard has a total of six turnovers in 106 high-pressure minutes. PHOENIX (AP)
Curry & ’Cats strike again
DETROIT (AP) — On the red trim at the bottom of his shoes, Stephen Curry has written in black
Injuries have Cavaliers scrambling for bodies
INDEPENDENCE — In his mind and on paper, Mike Brown likes the playoff potential of his team. The
Meek inherits spot on Pittsburgh roster
The 24-year old can throw in the high 90s, but has also improved his control. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)
Pa. Sen. Casey endorses Obama
Some say the endorsement is payback because Sen. Casey’s father wasn’t given a major role at the
St. Rose Church chosen for Zifchak, Hanley wedding
X GIRARD — John and Christine Zifchak, 214 E. Second St., are announcing the engagement of their
Mahoning County marriage licenses
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Louis R. Costa, legal age, of 7219 E. Diehl Lake Drive, Berlin
Regional airport promoting employee-incentive program
Liberty and Boardman businesses are involved in the promotion. VIENNA — The Youngstown-Warren
Bishop from New York to play key role in stop
SPIRITUAL LEADERS A centerpiece of the pope’s visit will be a speech to the United Nations on
Seiple-Leugers wedding planned for July in Solon
X CORTLAND — The engagement and upcoming marriage of Leigh Ann Seiple and Daniel Patrick Leugers are
Program will focus on buying a home
YOUNGSTOWN — Are you looking to buy a home in Youngstown? Community Connection will focus on that
No dandies allowed?
Opinion: Washington Post: “Moral turpitude” is: (A) The title of a 19th-century novel of manners. (B) The
Project saves tribe’s language
Languages are disappearing at the rate of one every two weeks. CINCINNATI (AP) — Kelsey Young —
Chinese iron-fisted response to protests is unacceptable
Editorial: When riots and protests in Tibet broke out March 14, it was easy to predict that the Chinese
Cast of ‘Lobby Hero’ is strong but script turns out weak
Personal mood might play a part in the success or failure of this show. YOUNGSTOWN — “Lobby
“THE BANK JOB” (C): This is a solid, no-nonsense heist thriller, yet one that ultimately
“THE BANK JOB” (C): This is a solid, no-nonsense heist thriller, yet one that ultimately fails to
Jennifer Chance, Kurt Lemke plan summer wedding
X YOUNGSTOWN — Al and Rose Chance, 2277 Oran Drive, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Prayer brings about hope
Hope! Holding onto God’s promises. Webster’s dictionary defines hope as “a desire with expectation
The cruelest month for high gas prices
Opinion: The bad news is that gasoline prices are at record levels. The worse news is that the pain at the
The Dalai Lama continues to evolve into global figure with broad appeal
The spread of Buddhism worldwide is a factor in his growing prominence. SEATTLE — On his
if you go
When: 8 p.m. today and April 4 and 5 and 3 p.m. Sunday and April 6. Where: Spotlight Arena Theater
Jeff Gordon’s pole-winning day not enough to convince skeptics
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Jeff Gordon laughs at the notion that sitting 14th in the point standings
NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
Devils 5, Flyers 4 SO NEWARK, N.J. — Brian Gionta, Patrik Elias and Jamie Langenbrunner scored in
More graduate schools accept GRE test scores
Business schools are looking to GRE to boost diversity. PRINCETON, N.J. — At a time when
Study methods
Study methods One student’s list Flash cards. This always works for me when I need to study for
Crew signs Brazilian forward Guilherme
state Crew signs Brazilian forward Guilherme COLUMBUS — Brazilian forward Guilherme So signed
Petzinger-Olesko wedding to be at Poland church
X POLAND — The engagement of Beatrice Petzinger and Nicholas Olesko, both of Poland, is being
Vacation, investment homes make up a third of sales
Spring has brought a pickup in the vacation home market. NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of investment and
Tiffin U. makes list of top 3 programs
The ranking is based on questionnaires filled in by business school graduates. TIFFIN, Ohio —
New grant helps YSU professor top $4M mark
The process to get to the award stage took eight months. YOUNGSTOWN — Physics professor James
literary spirit | Religion in the media
“The Resurrection; History & Myth” by Geza Vermes (Doubleday, 192 pages, $18.95): Did he really rise
If she’s looking to get married, don’t look at Tim
Dear Annie: I am a 38-year-old divorced mother with two sons, and I’ve been dating “Tim” for five
nba roundup Friday’s games
Celtics 112, Hornets 92 BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 21, and the
A person’s function, not age matters
Opinion: BOSTON — It was probably not wise for the 64-year-old Brit Hume to describe the 71-year-old John
“Save Our History” (8 p.m., History Channel): He has examined more than 10,000
“Save Our History” (8 p.m., History Channel): He has examined more than 10,000 skeletons, including
Castro expands cell-phone ownership
Many hope Raul Castro’s decree is just the first of many to improve their lives. HAVANA (AP) —
Despite his aching shoulder, Sanchez expects to be in lineup
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Second baseman Freddy Sanchez is expected to begin the season Monday with the
Iraqi PM gives militia more time to disarm
Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr denies that his men are causing violence. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi
Suspects arrested in I-64 shootings
Two males, 19 and 16, were charged . CROZET, Va. (AP) — A manhunt for shooters whose potshots at
UAW union membership falls below 500,000
The union’s assets total $1.25 billion. WASHINGTON — United Auto Workers union membership has
Rodef Sholom Sisterhood plans annual luncheon
Rodef Sholom Sisterhood plans annual luncheon YOUNGSTOWN — Rodef Sholom Sisterhood’s annual Donor
Today is Saturday, March 29, the 89th day of 2008. There are 277 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, March 29, the 89th day of 2008. There are 277 days left in the year. On this date
Robbery suspects captured
It’s a sad, sad story, the lieutenant said. The victim is paralyzed, his sister added.
Explore cyberspace and your inner spiritual space through these Web sites
Explore cyberspace and your inner spiritual space through these Web sites.
Fundraiser fires up local amateur chefs
Guests will sample culinary specialties, and there will be raffles and a Chinese auction.
Spending, confidence drop more
Everything costs more, and shoppers have cut back on spending. WASHINGTON — Consumers turned
A big belly could lead to Alzheimer’s
Opinion: This latest medical study puts one in mind of the old Henny Youngman joke: DOCTOR: You’re fat.
Multicultural church service celebrates diversity
Music will be a big part of the worship. Music will be a big part of the worship.
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting to discuss appropriations, 4 p.m.,
Flea repellent turns out to be toxic to cat
Dear Heloise: This month, we purchased a name-brand flea-and-tick squeeze-on repellent and applied
Cleveland Indians as good as gold
All-Star Sizemore emerges as leader The Indians’ outfielder is eyeing a better overall performance
‘Wizard’ to reprise role
‘Wizard’ to reprise role WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf the Wizard in
Three area women receive recognition for history month
YOUNGSTOWN — In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Junior League of Youngstown is
‘Superhero’ stinks
There’s much better fare on YouTube. Leslie Nielsen has been playing incontinent on the screen
Westminster Physics Department will present ‘The New Cosmos’
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The Westminster College Physics Department will present “The New Cosmos” April
Sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Joe
Revival planned
Revival planned YOUNGSTOWN — Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road, will hold a revival
Business news digest
REGION 3 companies join Builders YOUNGSTOWN — Three veteran members of the local construction
Parents get probation for starving child, 3
A worker in a nutrition program for women and children notified authorities. LISBON — A “
Carmona anxious for opener
He threw 99 pitches without too much fatigue in a 7-1 win over Atlanta. ATLANTA (AP) — Fausto
Seniors prepare for follies
One skit explored many comical ways in which a first date can go awry. WARREN — If you’re old
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Denver 118, Dallas 105 Detroit 85, Miami 69 Golden State 111, Portland 95
Potter’s Wheel donation
Potter’s Wheel donation YOUNGSTOWN — Dominion Foundation donated $5,000 to Beatitude House’s
Mahoning County team advances to state final
BOWLING GREEN — Patrick Weiery, a 6 foot, 3 inch center, poured in 30 points in leading the Mahoning
Stanford no match for Texas, 82-62, in regional semifinal
HOUSTON (AP) — Stanford’s big guys were no match for the small, medium and jumbo sizes of the Texas
Penguins’ veteran offensive line makes changes
Two of the three seniors returning will be in new positions this season. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Follies in rehearsal
Follies in rehearsal kThe SCOPE Senior Follies went through the paces Friday at a rehearsal in
Future of Social Security will matter in Pa. primary
Both Democratic candidates oppose privatization of Social Security. GREENSBURG, Pa. — When
Baseball must find ways to re-attract black youth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Major League Baseball needs to find ways to address the declining interest in
Records retention panel
Records retention panel MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township Records Retention Committee,
Project to prodigy: Molden benefits from speed training
The former Harding player was impressive at the NFL Combine. When Robert Andrews first spotted
Rite Aid begins selling tests for paternity
They are the first over-the-counter paternity tests. For years, women have been able to go to
Judge given fund report
Of $28,000 raised, $10,000 has gone for funeral and survivor expenses. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Antioch officials: Computer system was breached
Authorities are analyzing evidence to determine the extent of the intrusion. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio
Golf roundup Friday’s other events
LPGA SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN, Ariz. — Angela Stanford was clinging to the lead halfway through
Colorado rebounds to stick SteelHounds with 6-4 defeat
LOVELAND, Colo. — Seth Leonard’s goal with 7:24 remaining in regulation broke a 4-4 tie to help the
Ga. officials ditch plan for single-sex schools
The county was trying to counteract years of poor test scores and other situations. ATLANTA (AP) —
Baird puts birdies before fishies
He’s in the unfamiliar position of playing into the weekend. AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Briny Baird
3 men charged in stripping of city house
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have charged three men with stripping a vacant home, and two others for drug
Ellis foils Blue Jackets again
The Predators’ goalie shut out Columbus for the second time in four days. COLUMBUS (AP) — Dan
Tar Heels ready to take next step to Final Four
Top-seeded North Carolina will clash with Louisville tonight. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus
Twins’ Liriano beats Bucs, but still sent to minors
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Francisco Liriano finished spring training strong, striking out seven
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