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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS • McDonald Basketball Boosters will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the high school
Ex-pastor pleads innocent to rapes
Dale Giffin will stand trial May 11 on six counts of rape. YOUNGSTOWN — The former pastor of
The journal owner remembers the bad weather and good people.
The journal owner remembers the bad weather and good people. Many are waiting FOR the chill
Six area wrestlers in semis in Div. II
They’ll be going for district titles today and hopefully on to state next weekend. AKRON — Six
Regionalization group targets growth in 5 Ohio, Pa. counties
More of the plan will be unveiled in Sharon in April. HOWLAND — Local and state officials in
Glenn convicted of drive-by murder of teenage girl
The defendant admitted firing from the car while he was intoxicated. YOUNGSTOWN — The mother
Mahoning deputies continue contract vote today
Asked whether deputies were accepting the county’s proposal, a shop steward said, ‘We always give.’
CNN HLN to re-air show on Port
AUSTINTOWN — The story of township resident Ed Port, 38, will air again today and Sunday on CNN HLN,
For photographer, art comes into focus with black, white
The Columbiana man is taking photos for a show on local artists. EAST LIVERPOOL — Bob Frost
Phantoms dismantle Machine
WYANDOTTE, Mich. — Nursing a 2-1 lead in the second period, the Mahoning Valley Phantoms erupted for
Six alive for titles in D-1
MASSILLON — Boardman, Austintown Fitch and Canfield will each have two wrestlers competing in
Garrett Trebilcock swims 3rd
CANTON — Canfield’s Garrett Trebilcock finished third in the Individual Medley race in Friday’s
Wrestling notebook Notes from Akron
Brutal district: The Akron Firestone is considered to be one of the toughest in Ohio, regardless of
Area college basketball roundup Friday’s games
WOMEN Washington & Jefferson 78, Bethany 62 CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. — The Bethany women’s
The city of Warren stands to lose $45,000 annually in income taxes.
The city of Warren stands to lose $45,000 annually in income taxes. WARREN — Leedsworld, the New
Salem looks to get jump on road salt for ’09-10 season
Ohio may be allowed to seek lower salt prices out-of-state. SALEM — Old Man Winter is winding
Viewers connect with mysteries of ‘MediumSSRq
NEW YORK — Patricia Arquette has gotten accustomed to the comments from fans who don’t seem to know
U2 focuses more on sound than message
U2, “No Line On The Horizon,” (Interscope Records) On the title track of U2’s latest album, “No
Financial crisis worst since 1930s
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy contracted at a staggering 6.2 percent pace at the end of 2008, the
Unemployed in Pa. get a $25 boost in weekly checks
HARRISBURG (AP) — A $25-a-week boost for Pennsylvania residents receiving unemployment compensation
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog ST. LOUIS6-7Washington HOUSTON6-7Pittsburgh
Harding wins final SVC championship
The Raiders turned back East 74-55 in the final season for the conference which will disband.
what’s doing
what’s doing HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania:
Veterinarian gives more pet pointers
Dear Readers: Here is the second installment of a vet’s pet pointers on how to be a good pet owner
Susan needs to move out of mother’s house
Dear Annie: My 30-year-old daughter, “Susan,” is living with her mother, my ex-wife, while finishing
Mahoning county Indictments
The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Demar Bevly, 23, of East
FLOOD CONTROL
FLOOD CONTROL What’s proposed Flood money: The state is expected to release $3 million next
Mineral Ridge man pleads guilty to theft
Mineral Ridge man pleads guilty to theft BOARDMAN — Albert B. Akins Jr., 54, of Webb Road, Mineral
Sexual-assault complaint against prosecutor rejected
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A private complaint by a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a county
Time to launch ‘Second Trust Mulligan’
Opinion: Pick up the paper or turn on the TV: Everyone has an idea for how to spend federal funds to turn
Luncheon event to recognize 5 venerable black educators
The honorees represent more than 170 years of educational service to the city schools.
‘JONAS BROTHERS: THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE’
‘JONAS BROTHERS: THE 3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE’ Grade: D Director: Bruce Hendricks Running time: 1
Obama to rescind Bush rule on abortion rule
The rule protected health officials who have moral qualms on the practice. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Gov. Jindal wrong about volcanoes
Opinion: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal likely never had the chance to meet Reid Blackburn. If Jindal had, he
Dobson resigns from Focus on the Family
The evangelical leader will continue to host the organization’s radio show. DENVER (AP) —
Senior citizen drivers: Now see, hear!
Special to The Vindicator SAFETY MISSION: Participating in the “Leave No Senior Behind” program
Local topics on tv Sunday news shows
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
Family sues airline, flight operators
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Relatives of a passenger killed when a commuter plane crashed into a house
Biden’s middle-class task force urges unemployed to go green
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden chaired the first meeting of the White House’s middle-
Economist: Another ‘Great Depression’ is on its way
NEW YORK (AP) — If the economy looks like it’s going downhill now, just wait. Government data
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints HSBC Bank USA NA et al v. Blanca E. Santos et al, money,
Time for moderation in Israel
Dallas Morning News: Israel faces a rare opportunity to revive Middle East peace talks with a unity
Lawrence County panel shouldn’t just disappear
Editorial: In November 2007, the voters of Lawrence County said they wanted an independent commission to study
Page explains why he left Barenaked Ladies
Page explains why he left Barenaked Ladies TORONTO — Singer-guitarist Steven Page says he decided
FRONT VIEW: The McBride House was given to the Hubbard Historical Society after a drugstore chain
FRONT VIEW: The McBride House was given to the Hubbard Historical Society after a drugstore chain
Tax Collections|Mahoning Valley
Sales tax receipts by county for December and for all of last year: CountyDec. 2008Dec. 2007Jan. -
Today is Saturday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2009. There are 306 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2009. There are 306 days left in the year. On this date
Bailout lacks common sense
Opinion: There’s a reason that English is the most widely spoken language on the planet: It’s the most highly
Group to buy land to stop flooding
FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — A group looking for ways to prevent another serious flood in northwest Ohio
Chaney gives coach present in final SVC showdown, 67-61
YOUNGSTOWN — It was a good night for the Chaney High basketball team and a disappointing one for
Wood frogs emerge from winter slumber
It may seem a bit early to be listening for frogs, but wood frogs rush the season. They emerge from
“America” (9 p.m., Lifetime): The nation’s flawed system of foster care provides
“America” (9 p.m., Lifetime): The nation’s flawed system of foster care provides the backdrop for a
A bad case of fishing fever
The bug has bitten, and I’m getting itchy. A few days of mild weather soothes all winter weary
‘Jonas Brothers’ is only for fans
To be a 15 year-old girl, in braces and swooning over that first love. To join friends you can
FEELS LIKE HOME: An antique piano sits in the living room of the McBride House. The house is full of
FEELS LIKE HOME: An antique piano sits in the living room of the McBride House. The house is full of
No remains found in search for N.J. toddler
No remains found in search for N.J. toddler PLEASANTVILLE, N.J. — Authorities in southern New
sunday news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Office of Management and Budget
Drought emergency in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency Friday because of
Shackled prisoner escapes in vehicle
LEWISBERRY, Pa. (AP) — A manhunt is in progress for a south- central Pennsylvania prisoner who
Paper publishes final edition
DENVER (AP) — On the day his newspaper published its final edition, Rocky Mountain News Editor John
TODAY
TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: Moonah Classic. 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: PGA WGC Match Play Championship. 11
Ford to reopen Cleveland engine plant
BROOK PARK, Ohio (AP) — The first Ford Motor Co. plant to make a new line of fuel-efficient engines
Business news digest
REGION Dominion East Ohio says gas rate to drop 42 cents CLEVELAND — Customers who buy their
Ex-volunteer cop to be arraigned on falsification charge
The former officer reportedly walked out on lie-detector tests. WARREN — A former volunteer
YSU BASKETBALL \ Today’s games
MEN Who: YSU (11-17, 7-10) at Valparaiso (8-21, 4-13). Tip-off: 8:05 p.m. at Athletics-Recreation
Teen suspect held in bistro arson fire
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A teenager accused of setting a fire in an arson-plagued community in
Citigroup reaches aid deal with government
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government will exchange up to $25 billion in emergency bailout money it
Girls basketbalL Thursday’s game
Berkshire 48, Champion 40 ASHTABULA — A weak start hurt Champion which outscored Berkshire in the
Hospital group sues over picket action
YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners sued the National Labor Relations Board to force the
WELCOME ADDITIONS
Famous house in Hubbard gets historic upgrade The historic McBride House on Hager Street near
President is expected to attend graduation of police recruits
The trip would be the first for the president since his win last fall. WASHINGTON — President
Nebraska high court upholds dismissal
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday upheld the firing of a State Patrol trooper
UIn an article that ran on page B3 on Feb. 27 regarding National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7,
UIn an article that ran on page B3 on Feb. 27 regarding National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7,
Emeril Lagasse replaces pan woman used to defend herself
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — Chef Emeril Lagasse says he felt so bad when he heard a woman lost one of his
FRIDAY LOTTERIES
FRIDAY LOTTERIES multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 24-37-44-50-56 Mega Ball, 35 OHIO
Shots fired between Philadelphia parents
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police are looking for a Philadelphia man accused of firing five shots into a
Prep basketball roundup \ Other games
United 80, Southern 75 HANOVERTON — Trailing 55-52 after three quarters, United rallied to topple
LG Kemoeatu rejects Jets, stays with Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left guard Chris Kemoeatu turned down an offer from the New York Jets and re-
Candidate in Struthers withdraws
STRUTHERS — John P. Sveda of Lakeshore Drive has withdrawn as a candidate for Struthers councilman-
Warren JFK’s Brown ices Mooney, 47-45
YOUNGSTOWN — Nick Brown stood at the foul line, wiped some sweat away and focused on the hoop. The
Horizon tournament
Horizon tournament Ticket information Tickets for the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament
Obama wins GOP praise, Dems’ scorn on plan to end U.S. role in war in Iraq
U.S. Sen. John McCain lauded the strategy of his former rival. CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — President
Poland clinches Red Tier crown
The Bulldogs nipped Canfield, 54-52, on the Cardinals’ court. CANFIELD — In a gym with plenty of
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Houston 93, Cleveland 74 L.A. Lakers 132, Phoenix 106 Friday’s Games
Ex-WVU provost wants no hearing
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Former Provost Gerald Lang wants a court to stop West Virginia University’s
Signature Fitness and Health Center to open March 9
New workout machines have been added as well as some interior renovations. BOARDMAN — The
Groin injury takes Indians’ Sizemore out of the WBC
Cleveland’s center fielder has been battling the injury for about a week. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) —
Browns ship Kellen Winslow to Buccaneers for draft picks
The five-year veteran tight end earned one Pro Bowl appearance with Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) —The
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Brittany Huff and Douglas Gado, Niles, girl, Feb. 26. Anna