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Dog show scheduled for March 8 in North Jackson
NORTH JACKSON — The 5th annual Conformation Fun Match dog competition will take place March 8 at
Deon Glenn guilty in Maressia Patterson murder
YOUNGSTOWN — After deliberating 4 1/2 hours, an eight-woman, four-man jury has found Deon Glenn
John Sveda withdraws as councilman-at-large candidate in Struthers
STRUTHERS — John P. Sveda of Lakeshore Drive has withdrawn as a candidate for Struthers councilman-
Dispute over a girl sparks shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — An argument over a girl spilled onto the streets and shots were fired on the South Side
Former Trumbull Co. volunteer cop charged with falsification
WARREN — A former volunteer police officer could find himself behind bars for up to six months if
Browns trade Kellen Winslow to Tampa Bay
The Cleveland Browns have traded talented and troublesome tight end Kellen Winslow to the Tampa Bay
Guilty plea in theft of vending machine money
BOARDMAN — Albert B. Akins Jr., 54, of Webb Road, Mineral Ridge has pleaded guilty in Mahoning
Former pastor pleads innocent to rape charges at arraignment
YOUNGSTOWN — The former pastor of a Cornersburg church has pleaded innocent to six counts of rape.
Vandals damage Youngstown school bus
YOUNGSTOWN — An unknown object thrown at a city school bus Thursday night on South Avenue caused big
Man hits station worker after leaving without paying for gas
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who provided a debit card to pay for gas backed his car into an employee at the
Ed Port of Austintown’s story in CNN HLN broadcast this weekend
AUSTINTOWN — The story of township resident Ed Port, 38, will air again this weekend, today and
Former Club South reopens March 9 with new name, owners
BOARDMAN — The former Club South fitness center is to reopen March 9 with a new name and new owners.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • The Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter M, Austintown, will meet at 5 p.m.
Forum Health seeks $2.8M in cuts from workers to stabilize finances
Union workers at Trumbull Memorial and Hillside hospitals aren’t affected. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mosley scores 30 to lead McDonald over YCS, 61-58
Bristol edged Western Reserve, 49-48, in Thursday’s other sectional final game. HUBBARD —
Defense tells tales for Struthers, Kenston
Strong defensive play led Struthers past Lakeview and Kenston past Liberty in the girls Division II
YSU OKs deal for student housing
The $7.5M first phase of the complex should be open for the fall 2010 semester. YOUNGSTOWN —
United, Lisbon prepare for round three
MINERAL RIDGE — The United High girls basketball team already has avenged its one loss of the
Many give a thumbs down to teen policy at Tinseltown
Nearly 100 young people were removed from the theater earlier this month for disruptive behavior.
Oh, the humanity: West wows the Valley
The Princeton scholar gave the crowd a needed ‘shot in the arm,’ one listener said. YOUNGS-
Penguins falter in 2nd half at Butler
Youngstown State lost to the Bulldogs, 78-57, thanks in no small part to poor shooting.
Future vet is a splash for Titans
Mike Barringer of Boardman has loved swimming and animals for most of his life. Now both of those
Man gets prison term for Girard explosion
WARREN — Donald F. Shelley of Girard has been sentenced to four years in prison for causing the
Howland girls roll into district semifinal
SOLON — Kelly Barzak had a career-high 33 points and the senior center also grabbed eight of her
Screen union endorses opponent of actor
Screen union endorses opponent of actor SANTA FE, N.M. — A leader of the union representing New
Obama deserves credit for fiscal realism
Opinion: Since the global financial crisis exploded in September, the government’s emphasis has been on
Traficanti: County faces $3M more in cuts
Sales tax receipts for January and February are down from a year ago. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Feb. 20 Identity
APPROPRIATION BILLS Local programs
The U.S. House approved a $410 billion spending measure. It still needs approval by the Senate and
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown P.A.L. — will begin its second free teeball, baseball and softball league
ysu
ysu Arnold 7th, Rupe 9th at championships BROWN DEER, Wisc. — Senior Olivia Arnold continued her
Toughest question ever of what is ‘age-appropriate’
Editorial: Toughest question ever of what is ‘age-appropriate’ There’s no question that the 11-year-old boy
Top 5 lists in entertainment
Top 5 lists in entertainment Eds: UPDATES with new Pollstar and Billboard lists. The material
Tripping up their credibility
Tripping up their credibility Kansas City Star: Hey, it’s hard work fulminating in Washington
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. Lazar Jr., 18, of 256 Idlewood Road, Austintown, and
Top Hat extends run of ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’
YOUNGSTOWN — Top Hat Productions has extended its production of “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” for another
$475M in budget to restore the Lakes
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — A plan hatched more than three years ago to heal the battered Great
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY PROFILE Fast facts k EMPLOYEES: 4,000* k ANNUAL PAYROLL: $170,000,000* kANNUAL
GM reports $9.6B loss for 4th quarter of 2008
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. posted a $9.6 billion fourth-quarter loss and said it burned
Jobless claims rise by 667,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — New jobless claims rose more than expected last week, and the number of Americans
4 arrested in assisted suicide of Georgia man
ATLANTA (AP) — Joining the Final Exit Network costs $50, and the privileges of membership include
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway 8:30 to 10
Law would streamline unionization process
Opinion: Law would streamline unionization process EDITOR: A letter from the president of a Hubbard
Fleetwood Mac reunites for ‘Unleashed’ tour
After going their own way for the past five years, Fleetwood Mac is reuniting for its “Unleashed”
Additional charges of sex abuse of corpses
CINCINNATI (AP) — A former morgue worker already in prison for having sex with a body awaiting
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mecca Township trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., town hall, 6333 state Route 46.
Allmendinger is still hoping to get a full-season Cup ride
His team didn’t exist two months ago, and without a sponsor, it may not last. AJ Allmendinger
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2009. There are 307 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2009. There are 307 days left in the year. On this date in
Check-raising on the turn
There’s a powerful weapon at your disposal when you get to see the turn card – the check-raise. If
Jonas Brothers move from stage to screen
LOS ANGELES — The Jonas Brothers can’t make a move without adoring fans showering them with
Obama will add to deficit, not halve it
Opinion: After weeks of “talking down” the economy and concern among some of his supporters that his sobering
East-West vulnerable. North deals.
East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA 10 6 uK 9 7 vA 9 6 wQ 9 8 3 WEST EAST xK 8
REGION
REGION Auto show opens Saturday at I-X Center, Cleveland CLEVELAND — The Greater Cleveland Auto
“The Lord of the Rings” (8 p.m., TNT): It’s time to get your Frodo on as
“The Lord of the Rings” (8 p.m., TNT): It’s time to get your Frodo on as “The Lord of the Rings: The
if you go
if you go Who: Fleetwood Mac’s “Unleashed” tour When: 8 p.m. Sunday Where: Mellon Arena, 66
“We don’t want to use force to break the standoff. But don’t play with our
Opinion: “We don’t want to use force to break the standoff. But don’t play with our patience. We will not
Engineeers know how to rebuild the economy
Opinion: America’s economy is in crisis. We can either drown under the weight of the problem, or we can surf
‘The House of the Dead: Overkill’
‘The House of the Dead: Overkill’ (Sega) for Wii Genre: Shooter; Rating: M Grade: B Call me
Nation’s banks post $26.2B loss
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s banks lost $26.2 billion in the last three months of 2008, the first
Plan shifts tax burden to wealthy, businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s budget proposal would shift much of the tax burden from
Dayton settles discrimination suit
DAYTON (AP) — The Justice Department and the city of Dayton agreed Thursday to settle a lawsuit that
AT THE MOVIES
AT THE MOVIES Policy change Effective today, children younger than 17 are required to have a
If a Tree Falls on Your House ... |Will your insurer hear it?
If a Tree Falls on Your House ... |Will your insurer hear it? Information about filing insurance
2 Youngstown men indicted in murder
2 Youngstown men indicted in murder YOUNGSTOWN — Two suspects have been indicted on charges of
Mexico will win drug war, leader vows
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Felipe Calderon vowed Thursday to win the war against the world’s most
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Thursday’s Major Scores MEN EAST Boston U. 76, Maine 65 La Salle 70,
Former Warren man indicted in ’07 killings
A judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation. WARREN — A former Warren man who told police he
Bus safety tips
Bus safety tips Here’s what kids and their parents can do to make school bus traveling safer.
LaPorta homers, but Tribe loses to Arizona
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — While it seems unlikely that Matt LaPorta will make the Cleveland Indians’
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Indictments A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted these people:
Franchitti happy to be back in IndyCar Series
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Dario Franchitti was walking from his car to the team’s transporter Tuesday
Bethany rallies to beat Titans in PAC men’s semifinal, 71-67
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. — Lance Beckwith’s three-point play with just over three minutes remaining gave
Poland man proposes sales tax holiday
The proposal would decrease the state’s tax take. COLUMBUS — Drive to the outlet mall in Grove
Lawmakers told of pullout plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama told lawmakers Thursday he plans to withdraw most American
Good Samartian cited for jaywalking
DENVER (AP) — A good Samaritan who helped push three people out of the path of a pickup truck before
Ban lifted on coverage of return of war dead
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is reversing an 18-year ban on news coverage of the
House bill to send about $8M to Valley
The biggest Valley project would create an energy systems center at Youngstown State University.
Applications available for YPAL ball leagues
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Police Athletic League, in conjunction with the Juvenile Justice Center
Consumers to be informed at resource fairs in Valley
You can learn how to avoid being a victim of fraud. YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers will have a chance to
Poll: Southern blacks believe Obama will aid race relations
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Barack Obama will help America rid itself of racial prejudice, nearly 75
POLICY CHANGE: Joe Lynd, 31, left, and his brother, Daniel Delisio, 16, both of Boardman, stand
POLICY CHANGE: Joe Lynd, 31, left, and his brother, Daniel Delisio, 16, both of Boardman, stand
YSU women rally, but not enough
CHICAGO — Youngstown State’s women’s basketball team outplayed Loyola for more than 20 minutes
YSU headed to CHMA playoffs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State hockey team will participate in the College Hockey Mid-America
AT HOME, AT LAST
One year after tree falls through roof, Poland house restored It took a year, BUT A LEE Run
Film’s director to answer questions after free screening
NILES — In 2004 alone, Americans spent $12.4 billion on cosmetic surgery. But why are Americans so
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games Indiana 104, Memphis 99 Philadelphia 106, Washington 98 New Jersey 111,
Niles schools seek input on elementaries
NILES — The city school district is asking the public for its input in choosing one of two options
Thanks for the ride, pupils in Warren tell bus drivers
A school bus is the safest way for children to get to school and home from school. WARREN —
Coroners say number of cases rising
CANTON (AP) — In a cramped coroner’s examination room, workers sometimes have to wheel bodies out of
NEW WORKPLACE: Librarian Andrew Smith sits in the new building. He said the waterline will help
NEW WORKPLACE: Librarian Andrew Smith sits in the new building. He said the waterline will help
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo THEN: This was the scene at the Poland home of Sharon and Dick Wade a day
The Vindicator
The Vindicator SHOW OF THANKS: Ralph Duffy, left, a bus driver for Warren city schools for the
Trumbull officials OK budget for 2009
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved a 2009 budget of $46.1 million, which is about
Obama budget tops $3 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pledging “a new era of responsibility,” President Barack Obama unveiled a multi-
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball Favorite Odds Underdog PITTSBURGH Even-6 Atlanta WASHINGTON Even-6 Houston
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7 P.M. 1st—Purse $9,100, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, Five
Boardman Junior Team Tennis
Boardman Junior Team Tennis Boardman became only the third junior league team to rally from a 3-0
Engine woes eyed in crash
Engine woes eyed in crash AMSTERDAM — Engine trouble may have caused the Turkish Airlines crash
This year’s primary election is a yawner
Opinion: Odd-year primary elections typically don’t attract much attention. By odd-year I don’t mean
Horizon roundup Thursday’s other games
Horizon roundup Thursday’s other games Wis.-Green Bay 78, Detroit 62 DETROIT — Ryan Tillema hit
She knows her dad is cheating
Dear Annie: I’m 27 years old and live with my parents, who are both in their mid-50s. A few months
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ryan and Michelle Adkins, Leetonia, twin girls, Feb.
Library to require larger waterline
Library use in Leetonia continues to rise. LEETONIA — You can’t enjoy literature without an
Worker burned in plant blast remains in critical condition
Damage to the Virgin Oil Ltd. property and contents was estimated at $70,000. YOUNGSTOWN — Lee
Wings and prayers
Program takes church youths on nature trip Club Rocco and Alpha Omega open new horizons for
Some mayors intend to use stimulus to fight blight
The federal program is a one-time neighborhood stabilization effort. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayors of
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