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Pavlik takes the seventh
Round 7 Pavlik is headhunting a little. He needs to get back to the body shots he was throwing earlier. Pavlik wants to land that big right. Pavlik is back to being the aggressor, but he needs to give Rubio something to think about other than jabs and rights to the head. He's landing a few, but that body is wide open. Round to Pavlik.
About to start
Here we go: At 11:12, marco Antonio Rubio entered the Chevy Centre. A minute later, Kelly Pavlik
Matt Wolfe wows the crowd again
Matt Wolfe, 20, of Lowellville just finished his rousing rendition of the national anthem as the countdown to the opening of the Pavlik-Rubio fight continues.
Bruce Zoldan hosts a VIP party
YOUNGSTOWN — Just as Bruce Zoldan and his VIP's began to leave Overture restaurant, snow began to fall.
The Ghost arrives!
YOUNGSTOWN — The freezing rain kept the crowd small — but nevertheless very enthusiastic — to greet
Kelly arrives at the Chevy
YOUNGSTOWN — The freezing rain kept the crowd small — but nevertheless very enthusiastic — to greet Kelly Pavlik as he arrived at the Chevrolet Centre to defend his middleweight boxing crown.
Boom Boom is in the house!
Former lightweight champ Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini is ringside. He'll be doing the commentary for the pay-per-view broadcast and I'm wondering if their audio will be able to keep up. I've said it before – interviewing Mancini is like interviewing an auctioneer.
Downtown swells with Pavlik fans
YOUNGSTOWN — The crowds downtown for the Pavlik-Rubio fight reminded Dan O'Nesti, 69, of Hubbard of the olden days, he said.
11-year-old boy charged with Lawrence Co. homicide
WAMPUM, Pa. (AP) — An 11-year-old boy has been charged in the shotgun death of his father’s pregnant
Computers to be donated to Warren organization Monday
WARREN — In conjunction with the Connect Ohio and the No Child Left Offline program, EMBARQ will
Park Vista schedules card party for public
Park Vista schedules card party for public YOUNGSTOWN — Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216
Special exhibits displayed at Ward-Thomas Museum
Special to The Vindicator ALL SET: This complete set of fine china produced in Niles will be among
Pavlik: Pressure to perform
Pavlik wants to silence criticswith dominant performance tonight Over the past year, Kelly
Mayor Williams says White House meeting productive
Mayors are concerned the stiumulus money won’t trickle down to the cities. Youngstown Mayor
Docs donate $1 million to Northside
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health Northside Medical Center has received a $1 million cash gift from the
Experts’ opinions: Kelly Pavlik flawed, but has bright future
The boxing world is anxious to see how the champion rebounds from his first loss. YOUNGSTOWN —
Newport library opens at Market/Midlothian
YOUNGSTOWN — Laura Olivier envisions walking to the new Newport Branch Library with her two
Ryan adds research funds to YSU, vows more
The new research center will develop technology to help manufacturing move into the 21st century.
Wrestlers Peterson, Brenner advance; Austintown female eliminated
Sarah Guerrier is the first Fitch High girl in to compete in a sectional tournament. AUSTINTOWN —
Another area crime victim fights back
No charges were filed against the man who shot the suspect. WARREN — A 68-year-old city man
A first: B League to hold free tryouts
Prospects will be seen by all 20 teams Sunday in the OTN Performance bubble in Niles. NILES —
Mill Creek OKs contract for wetlands restoration
An Ohio EPA grant covers the cost of the work. BOARDMAN — A portion of a former sod farm is
Party while you watch the title fight tonight
YOUNGSTOWN — Thousands of people are expected downtown today, and area businesses are making sure
Requests for food aid up 38% in tri-county area
Last year, $100,000 and 25,000 pounds of food were collected. YOUNGSTOWN — Hunger in the
Girard, Jackson-Milton have six each in semifinals
ROOTSTOWN — Girard High’s Tallen Birmingham won his match by pin in eight seconds to highlight area
W. Branch leads D2 by large margin
BELOIT — If two league titles and an undefeated regular season weren’t enough, the West Branch
Super Bowl champ honors Girard winners
GIRARD — Dozens of young pupils drenched in black and gold spent an hour getting autographs and
Third-period collapse robs Phantoms of win
The Motor City Machine outscored the Phantoms 3-2 at the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN — On the
Canfield’s King wins 100-yard backstroke
CLEVELAND — Canfield High’s Ryan King won the boys Division II 100-yard backstroke at the district
Cleveland’s Martinez is happy and healthy
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Victor Martinez is Cleveland’s starting catcher, part-time first baseman,
‘Slumdog’ child actors will attend Oscars ceremony in LA
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The child stars of “Slumdog Millionaire” will take their first airplane trip
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games San Antonio 83, Detroit 79 Utah 90, Boston 85 Friday’s Games Orlando 92,
Local topics on tv Sunday news shows
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Jay Williams, the first black mayor of Youngstown,
A headline on Page A1 of Friday’s Vindicator incorrectly said that a pastor had been
A headline on Page A1 of Friday’s Vindicator incorrectly said that a pastor had been indicted. Dale
Unprecedented plan draws skepticism
WASHINGTON — In sheer size, the economic measures announced by President Barack Obama to address “a
Plea deal reached in 2001 tub drowning
The agreed-upon prison sentence totals 7 1‚Ñ2 years. YOUNGS-TOWN — David Sharpe, the suspect
Free dinner for needy
Free dinner for needy YOUNGSTOWN — A free dinner for the needy and their families will be at 1:30
youth basketball
youth basketball Beaver Local Freshman Tournament Beaver Local 46, Struthers 35 Beaver Local
State issues peanut recall
State issues peanut recall DALLAS — The bankrupt company at the center of a national salmonella
Landfill in Lisbon shuts down
LISBON (AP) — The Lisbon landfill that the Ohio EPA says led to environmental concerns and odor
BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE
High school students vie in event at YSU YOUNGSTOWN — Matt Schaefer and Robin Rockney were a
Join today’s Pavlik parade to the Chevy
Think of that drive to a very important event. Your first date. A job interview. Imagine that
Where to watch THE FIGHT | Parties and viewing
Here is a list of establishments showing the title defense fight tonight. Barry Dyngle’s Pub
Jr. shakes off rare criticism
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. found himself early this week in the rare position of
Stafford, Sanchez embrace competition to be top QB
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matthew Stafford refuses to accept the title of second best. Mark Sanchez won’t
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
DRIVING DIRECTIONS To Chevrolet Centre For those attending tonight’s Kelly Pavlik fight who’ve
District roundup \ Friday’s other games
Warren Harding 70, Cardinal Mooney 50 WARREN — Fred Williams scored 18 points and Desmar Jackson
Poland needs 2OT to defeat Howland
HOWLAND — It was billed as “The Rematch.” Fans of the Poland and Howland boys basketball teams
Star gazing at tonight’s fight
Elvis Presley had his Memphis Mafia. Frank Sinatra had his Rat Pack. Kelly Pavlik has Team Pavlik.
PURSES Winner’s earnings for Pavlik fights
Against Marco Antonio Rubio: $1 million Bernard Hopkins: $3 million Gary Lockett: $2.5 million
PAVLIK’S CAREER At a glance
Date OpponentResult June 6, 2000 Eric Benito TzandTKO, 3rd Aug. 5, 2000 Nelson
Officers follow prints to apprehend suspect
A suspect was finally arrested after his shoes matched the footprints. YOUNGSTOWN — Following
Austintown store robbed at gunpoint
AUSTINTOWN — A woman was held at gunpoint inside Check N Go on Raccoon Road after two men entered
Business news digest
NATION Nurse to run program WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will name a nurse from
ITCL ROUNDUP \ Friday’s games
McDonald 69, Mineral Ridge 45 MINERAL RIDGE — Devin Bansberg scored 15 points and Matthias Tayala
Mahoning County | Grand jury
The Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people on Thursday: Kelan Gilmore, 29, of
AAC roundup \ Friday’s other games
Campbell Memorial 73, Champion 32 CAMPBELL — Germaine Somrajit scored 23 points and had 10
East rallies for 70-67 win over Ursuline
The Panthers are 4-0 in the Steel Valley Conference and play Harding next week for the last league
HOW’S IT LOOK? Poland High School seniors Monica Gray, left, and Becky Hanna examine their
HOW’S IT LOOK? Poland High School seniors Monica Gray, left, and Becky Hanna examine their handiwork
MICHELLE DONNADIO | STEPHEN ULLOM
MICHELLE DONNADIO STEPHEN ULLOM BOARDMAN — Stephen Frederick Ullom and his bride, the former
KARLENE DUBOIS | MICHAEL ALLEN
KARLENE DUBOIS MICHAEL ALLEN ALLISON PARK, Pa. — St. Catherine of Sweden Church was the setting at
Volunteer firehouse in Hubbard to be upgraded
The work will be completed in the summer. HUBBARD — The building on West Liberty Street that
Man accused of starting fire at college
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — A small college remained closed Friday because of a basement fire that caused
KRISTEN HALL | VINCENT BOUNDS
KRISTEN HALL VINCENT BOUNDS BOARDMAN — Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was the honeymoon
JULIANNE OLIVER JOHNNY WARE
JULIANNE OLIVER JOHNNY WARE COLUMBIANA — Julianne Lin Oliver of West Columbia, S.C., and Johnny
Clintons’ White house cat, Socks, dies
BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) — Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration who waged war on
Cleveland Clinic specialists evaluate Connecticut woman in chimp attack
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Clinic says it may take up to a week to evaluate the extent of
Fight schedule Tonight’s card
Doors open at the Chevrolet Centre at 7 p.m. today with the first bell at 7:30. The first fighter
Region
Region Coon dog show, hunt BESSEMER, Pa. — The Lawrence County Coon & Fox Hunters Association is
Clinton: Economy, climate are key issues
BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton headed into meetings with senior
Analysts say GM shares are close to worthless
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp. shares on Friday tumbled to their lowest level in more than 70
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 7 uA 5 vK 10 9 7 5 2 w10 6 3 The bidding
‘Taking Chance’ presents Bacon in role of his career
‘Taking Chance’ is not just another war movie; it’s one you won’t forget. Movies are memorable
Stimulus includes funds for repairing homes
IRMO, S.C. (AP) — Tucked into the economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama this
A wood chipper? Not for a true lumberjack
Opinion: During one of my morning walks, I saw a tree removal crew working on my neighbor’s huge maple trees.
Pakistan’s bows to Taliban; sets a dangerous precedent
Editorial: Last Sunday night, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was on 60 Minutes, CBS-TV’s news magazine
Celebrity Web site posts photo TMZ says is a beaten Rihanna
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A photo that appears to be Rihanna’s face with bruises, scratches and swelling
Chronicles of wasted time
Scripps Howard: It seems almost quaint now. In 1964, the FBI mounted a substantial investigation to
Energy costs drive consumer prices higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices rose modestly in January, propelled by higher energy costs, but
GMAC considers moving headquarters to Charlotte
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.’s financing arm may move its corporate headquarters to
BRIDGE BUILDERS
BRIDGE BUILDERS High school competition Teams of students from eight area high schools competed
FIRE STATION’S NEW LOOK: An artist’s rendering shows proposed changes to the fire
FIRE STATION’S NEW LOOK: An artist’s rendering shows proposed changes to the fire station in
Ill. governor calls on Burris to resign
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Sen. Roland Burris kept out of sight Friday as longtime friend Gov. Pat Quinn
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger,
S.C. rep: 4 governors indifferent to poor blacks
WASHINGTON — The highest-ranking black member of Congress on Friday accused Southern governors who
Skunk cabbage grows through ice and snow
If your daily commute takes you along a stream that meanders through a wet meadow, watch for early
Today is Saturday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2009. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2009. There are 313 days left in the year. On this date
Technology makes bass tournament a real catch
The world championship of bass fishing is under way in Shreveport, La., with 51 Bassmaster Classic
2009 HARVEST FOR HUNGER Facts and figures
23,960 children in the tri-county area live in poverty. 39 percent of emergency food recipient
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Local SINGERS Two area residents to sing at the fight
Name: Matt Wolfe Age: 20 Hometown: Lowellville Song: National anthem Name: Alyssa DiBernardi
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Dodd, 29, of 2423 Shirley Road, Youngstown, and
Strong emotions over homeowner bailout
NEW YORK (AP) — Banks got bailed out. So did automakers. So why not struggling homeowners? The
“Spirit Awards (5 p.m., IFC): Just call them “the un-Oscars.” Today (one day
“Spirit Awards (5 p.m., IFC): Just call them “the un-Oscars.” Today (one day before that OTHER
Bardot asks Obama to save the seals
Bardot asks Obama to save the seals PARIS — Brigitte Bardot wants President Barack Obama to save
Market tumbles amid bank fears
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks pared their losses Friday after the White House sought to douse fears that
Obama confronts polarized Congress
Opinion: Both sides seem pleased with their performances in the first big battle of the Obama presidency.
Automakers want billions more
WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, two venerable titans of American industry
Downstairs neighbor is mean, vindictive
Dear Annie: My boyfriend and I live in the upstairs apartment of a duplex. Our downstairs neighbor
Ring girl winners Four Mahoning Valley women have been selected to display cards announcing upcoming rounds during Saturday night’s fight at the Chevrolet Centre. They are:
Name: Dawn Blakely Age: 25 Birthday: June 7 Hometown: Youngstown Height: 5 feet 7 inches
Clark leads Lakeview over Hubbard, 58-53
HUBBARD — Justin Clark scored all 16 of his points in Friday’s second half as the Lakeview High boys
Officials drop plan to ban feeding of fish
LINESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — State conservation officials won’t ban the odd tradition of letting tourists
Scary episode reminds us about collar safety
Dear Heloise: We had something scary happen yesterday. The dogs were outside, and I heard 1-year-old
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