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Jury selection begins for suspect in 2005 killing, rape of 19-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors will be selected this week for the capital murder trial of Antonio Jackson in
Auto crash in Mercer kills two
MERCER, Pa. — An 84-year-old driver and his passenger died in a two-car crash on Mercer-Pulaski Road
Turn your clocks ahead — and change smoke detector batteries — next weekend
COLUMBUS — State Fire Marshal Michael P. Bell is reminding Ohioans to make a potentially lifesaving
East Palestine goes to the dogs to support Fourth of July festivities
EAST PALESTINE —Every day could become a dog day in the city that’s now known as the place “Where
Funding practices scrutinized at SCOPE senior agency in Warren
WARREN — One Trumbull County official said he just wants SCOPE Inc. to follow the rules for using
Police join health workers to cite bar owners with smoking violations
AUSTINTOWN —The Mahoning County Board of Health is stepping up enforcement of Ohio’s smoke-free
Healthy moves: Valley man works his way up from orderly to hospital CEO
YOUNGSTOWN — Michael S. Senchak rose from milling machine operator and hospital orderly to hospital
Youngstown court purges hundreds of criminal cases
YOUNGSTOWN — About 500 people are about to get a free pass on criminal charges. That’s because
Voucher program causes need for 9.9-mill tax levy in Liberty, schools chief says
LIBERTY — School officials blame a state program for the need to place a tax levy on the May ballot.
Parents announce Dorbish-Poltar wedding date
The engagement of Marianne Louise Dorbish and David Michael Poltar, both of 4707 Arcie St., Orlando,
June wedding set by Meghan Childers and Trent Kifer
HOWLAND — David J. and Marie J. Childers of Howland are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Julie Szeles to wed David Colella in June ceremony
MIDDLESEX, N.J. — Rick and Susan Szeles, 110 S. Woodland Ave., are announcing the engagement of
Bordner-Salinas wedding date to be May 23
YOUNGSTOWN — Ballardo and Jennie Salinas of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their son,
Robertson-Reyes engagement is being announced
HUBBARD — Announcing the engagement of Ren e Marie Robertson and Ruben A. Reyes, both of
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY • Woodland will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the senior citizens room of the post office
Tessa Bixler sets wedding date with Benjamin Wolf
ERIE — Tessa Bixler and Benjamin Wolf, both of 9848 Jones Road, announce their engagement and plans
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
tuesday • Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
1418 Auxiliary seniors • 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Byzantine
Sororities will celebrate International Badge Day
Sororities will celebrate International Badge Day Sorority women around the globe will recognize
Kidney Foundation to sell carnations as fundraiser
Special to The Vindicator FLOWER POWER: By selling carnations on St. Patrick’s Day, the Eastern
Spring program planned at Park Vista community
YOUNGSTOWN — Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216 Fifth Ave., has planned a Spring Enrichment
Taste treat planned by Junior Women
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Junior Women’s League is sponsoring a “Taste of Austintown” as a fundraiser
‘Wedding Showcase’ scheduled at SRU
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock University is inviting engaged couples to a free “Wedding
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
SENIOR MENU
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
‘Beanie’ mania: Hundreds line up to get OSU standout’s autograph
Some area Buckeye fans showed up at the Eastwood Mall in Niles as much as five hours early.
Hockey’s future at Chevy doubtful
Mahoning Valley Phantoms will leave the arena — and possibly the Valley. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Struthers jolts Mooney, will challenge Canfield
Dana Mathews and Helen-Marie Hird helped the Wildcats rally past Mooney, 59-41. AUSTINTOWN —
Chevrolet Centre should get new name soon, mayor says
Three companies are negotiating for the center’s naming rights. YOUNGSTOWN — The city is
In Div. I, Boardman girls win in a rout
The Spartans defeated Canton GlenOak, 78-37, to advance to the district. ALLIANCE — In 29
Fitch lunch includes a helping of hints for OGT
Mandatory tutoring for the Ohio Graduation Test gives juniors and seniors the confidence and skills
Ursuline, Crestview advance to district
MINERAL RIDGE — Moments after defeating archrival Columbiana for the third time this season,
Powerful hour fuels city youths
Boys & Girls Club shows its academic potential YOUNGSTOWN — Major improvements in spelling, a
Rep. Wilson, others criticize Obama’s bank
A group of House Democrats, including Rep. Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville, wrote a letter
Fitch qualifies 3 to state; Boardman, Canfield get 1 each
MASSILLON — There were no individual champions from Mahoning County Saturday at the Division I
Trebilcock 200 IM winner at state meet
The Canfield junior helped his team to a fifth-place finish. CANTON — Junior Garrett Trebilcock of
Bill aims to help kids in military families
The bill aims to set up more uniform school requirements in different states. GREENVILLE, Pa. —
REGION
REGION Company plans annual food and trade show WARREN — Albert Guarnieri & Co. will have its
NILES — “I know I’m going to win; it’s that easy.”
NILES — “I know I’m going to win; it’s that easy.” It was that combination of a positive attitude
Iraqi officials delay vote on budget
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s parliament pushed back voting Saturday on this year’s budget and could be
Authorities question smokeless cigarettes
World Health Organization argues the e-cigs are not a safe, healthy alternative to traditional
John Bassetti | Bowling YSU men’s team wins Ebonite Classic event
Youngstown State University’s bowling club rolled 8,230 to win the $1,000 first prize at the
New Castle’s ‘Seussical’ features stellar cast
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — “Seussical” is my new favorite musical, thanks to the New Castle Playhouse’s
Deployment leaves mom with no care for her kids
DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — When Lisa Pagan reports for duty today, four long years after she was
Defining assisted suicide is difficult
ATLANTA (AP) — An undercover agent describes the setup this way: A person seeking to commit suicide
Congress has no business targeting car dealers
Opinion: Congress has no business targeting car dealers EDITOR: As Congress debates the wisdom of
Talk-radio pioneer Paul Harvey dies
CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Harvey, the news commentator and talk-radio pioneer whose staccato style made
Retired Ohio soldier returns to active duty
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Austin Asher kept a Cuban cigar from his 2003 military tour in Iraq, and every
Adults join teens at jobs fair organized by Cedar Point
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Teenagers looking for summer work as ride operators or food servers stood
Amid Obama’s change, there’s plenty of same
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all the sweeping changes that President Barack Obama has delivered, there also
Official hopes for pact with Obama
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Saturday he will try to forge a global pact
J-Milton wrestlers place fifth
MAPLE HEIGHTS — Jackson-Milton High placed fifth with 98 points and produced five state qualifiers,
GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR
GUITAR HERO WORLD TOUR Top finishers Dozens of area teenagers took part in Saturday’s
Hubbard’s Anthony Nadeja realizes dream
AKRON — For Hubbard’s Anthony Nadeja, his second trip this season to Firestone High School was much
YSU rally comes up four short
CHICAGO — The Youngstown State women’s basketball team staved off two big UIC runs and had its
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog ATLANTA51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Philadelphia FLORIDAEven-6St. Louis
Secretary of State Clinton heading to Middle East
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is using her second overseas trip to
Exit strategy begins taking shape
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military map in Iraq in early 2010: Marines are leaving the western desert,
hKansas Gov. Sebelius tapped to lead HHS
hKansas Gov. Sebelius tapped to lead HHS WASHINGTON — Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is President
Teachers find flaws in Ohio’s budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — Some Ohio educators and lawmakers say Gov. Ted Strickland’s new school funding
Farmland shrinking in Northeast Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — The latest agriculture census shows northeast Ohio is rapidly losing its remaining
Video shows dangers in infant car seats
The crash test results were never publicized. CHICAGO — In a government crash-test video, the
U.S. deaths on the rise in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — U.S. deaths in Afghanistan increased threefold during the first two months of 2009
Nine wrestlers in D-2 qualify for state meet
AKRON — Nine Mahoning Valley wrestlers are bound for Columbus for the state tournament after
if you go
What: “Seussical” Where: New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa. When: Today
OHIO GRADUATION TEST \ What’s it mean? Ohio Graduation Tests are part of Ohio’s education reform to establish an aligned system of standards, assessments and accountability for Ohio
PURPOSE Ensure that students who receive a high school diploma demonstrate at least high school
Mahoning deputies approve concessions to avert layoffs, cuts in jail operations
A unit of lieutenants, captains and sergeants, however, rejected the package. YOUNGSTOWN —
All dogs welcome
All dogs welcome NORTH JACKSON — The fifth annual Conformation Fun Match dog competition will
Groups to present talk by author
YOUNGSTOWN — Wayne B. Chandler, motivational speaker, teacher, author and anthro-photojournalist,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball at Virginia Tech, 1 p.m.; men’s tennis vs. Cleveland St., 9
Struthers home leveled by fire
STRUTHERS — A house fire left a family home in ruin Friday. Firefighters responded to the fire at
Canfield student lives up to challenge for Pavlik’s challenger
Opinion: The aspects of a big event can take weeks and months of planning and commitments. Sometimes, they
SATURDAY LOTTERIES
SATURDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 6-6-2 Pick 4, 6-8-8-2 Rolling Cash 5, 2-12-
President challenges lobbyists to a duel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama challenged the nation’s vested interests to a legislative
Saturday’s men’s Basketball
Saturday’s men’s Basketball EAST American U. 75, Lafayette 68, OT Army 70, Bucknell 53
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Babe Ruth League — team age 13 has tryouts. Call (724) 971-9206. Youth Skills Clinic —
Authorities probe Feb. 22 crash
The victim called police from Cleveland Clinic to admit his injury was from an accident.
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Faith Rest (Sarvis)7.603.403.20 Friendly Vic (Spieth)2.602.40
Program helps you file taxes for free
Now that cheap is the new chic, why not cut back on how much you pay to do your federal income
LeBron scores 30 as Cavaliers hammer Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James hung a towel around his neck and relaxed on the bench the entire
Phantoms clobber gunning Machine
WYANDOTTE, Mich. — David Chaney scored three goals Saturday to help lead the Mahoning Valley
Ashley Moore scores 22 to lead Lowellville past JFK in Division IV
HUBBARD — Ashley Moore scored 22 points, including 12 in the first quarter, to lead the Lowellville
More diners split meals to save when eating out
“Now all bets are off. People are not ashamed of being frugal.” David Pogrebin General manager
YSU loses, 67-59, to Valparaiso
summary goes here and here an dhere and here x x x xxxx VALPARAISO, Ind. — Howard Little scored
Vindicator file photo
Opinion: Vindicator file photo SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Dorothy Daley from Falls Avenue in Youngstown landed
Lt. Gov. Fisher could soon get chance to keep pledge
Editorial: When Ohio’s lieutenant governor, Lee I. Fisher, came to Youngstown earlier this month and pledged
Municipal court’s dilemma
Editorial: Municipal court’s dilemma Youngstown Municipal Court judges went through the motions of asking
Dell’s Wasabi printer loses on price and quality
When a successful gadget is launched, expect a knock-off to follow. So it goes with two photo-
Hunts’ 50th anniversary is observed at Amish dinner with family members
NORTH JACKSON — Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hunt, 139 Liberty St., were the guests of honor at an Amish
HEALTH CARE
HEALTH CARE Humility of Mary Health Partners has made several personnel moves. Elisabeth
Business incubators are key to recovery
Opinion: As President Obama and Congress debate the best way to turn around the struggling U.S. economy,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jamie and Michael Gallner, Youngstown, boy, Feb.
Pa. leads nation in juvenile lifers
Opinion: The arrest of an 11-year-old Lawrence County boy for allegedly killing his father’s girlfriend, and
Relieving pressure of medical debt
Prostate cancer hospitalized Ernest Patton for only a few days in 2007, but that was long enough to
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
YOUNGSTOWN — Ten loan originators were inducted into the Home Savings Mortgage Elite Group, honoring
Mortgage rates are low, but fees aren’t
CHICAGO — Mortgage rates are low, but getting them is going to cost you. New rules by Freddie Mac
Auto industry’s future carved in steel?
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For John Borkowski, a 33-year veteran of the American steel industry, the plight
‘Gilmore’ girl Graham is Broadway’s newest doll
NEW YORK — At Lauren Graham’s first rehearsal for her Broadway debut in “Guys and Dolls,” the star
Tour reveals the secrets of the seal
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute is offering tours for the first time. NEW YORK — It
Exhibit on seahorses
Exhibit on seahorses MONTEREY, Calif. — Dancing fish and pregnant daddies: That’s the world
Best folk art pieces worth thousands
If you look up the definition of “folk art,” you’ll run into confusion. That’s because the term’s
FIGURE: This swinging figure, 64 by 19 inches, is from the “Pimpo The Clown Bean Bag
FIGURE: This swinging figure, 64 by 19 inches, is from the “Pimpo The Clown Bean Bag Toss” carnival
TRAVEL TRENDS
Economy changing the way we travel According to industry experts, families are going back to the
Tot with spina bifida gets shut out of preschool
Dear Annie: My youngest son, “Scott,” recently turned 3, and I looked into preschool programs. Our
New tourism Web site
New tourism Web site The Cherokee Nation has launched a new Web site — www.CherokeeTourismOK.com —
There are none so blind as those ...
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Garden tips \ Handling dangerous insects
Here are some steps to ease the threat of stings and ailments transmitted by fire ants, ticks and
Dangerous pests
Who’s who on your garden’s ‘Least Wanted’ list Some dangerous characters may be moving into
hLearn 10 ways to establish, keep order
hLearn 10 ways to establish, keep order Don’t give up on your resolution to get organized this
hMake home’s outside an extension of inside
hMake home’s outside an extension of inside The outside of your home deserves your attention too.
'SPRING AWAKENING' has Cleveland debut
The award-winning musical runs through March 15. Spring comes early this year with the
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
A color formula
A color formula 60-30-10 Afraid of using color in your own home? Don’t be. It all comes down to
Local airport
Local airport Saying goodbye Airlines that ended service at the Youngstown-Warren Regional
Old wives’ tale revisited
Q. My daughter insists you get colds from catching a virus, NOT from being cold, wet, not fully
“Amazing Race 14” (8 p.m., CBS): We’ve got a spooky episode of “Amazing Race
“Amazing Race 14” (8 p.m., CBS): We’ve got a spooky episode of “Amazing Race 14” on tap. The
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Feb. 21 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Associate” by John Grisham (Doubleday)
Top ranking for St. Joe’s
Top ranking for St. Joe’s WARREN — Humility of Mary Health Partners’ St. Joseph Health Center, as
Award ceremony by YWCA will honor young women
YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown will honor 26 area high school seniors at its 15th annual Young
Thrift store hours
Thrift store hours AUSTINTOWN — The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Austin Center, Mahoning Avenue,
Too many parents punish themselves
One of the defining features of today’s parenting mindset is guilt. Mothers seem to be especially
Theatre to present another ‘Farndale’ farce
Theatre to present another ‘Farndale’ farce YOUNGSTOWN — Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning
Hulu.com lets you legally watch premium video content
Most of us don’t watch television the way we did just a few short years ago. Back then, we had to
You can childproof your computer
Every few months, I receive a question from a reader whose computer was never the same after a
More flock to job sites
More flock to job sites NEW YORK — As job losses mount amid the economic turmoil, more people are
Rachael Ray plans rock-and-food bash
Rachael Ray plans rock-and-food bash NEW YORK — Rachael Ray is bringing more music and mojitos to
Spreading its wings
Airport looks to expand with daily flights “I’m always confident we will get somebody.” Steve
Today is Sunday, March 1, the 60th day of 2009. There are 305 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, March 1, the 60th day of 2009. There are 305 days left in the year. On this date in
Scholastic Corp. chided for selling toys in book clubs
NEW YORK (AP) — Scholastic Corp., the U.S. publisher of the “Harry Potter” books, has come under
THE WHOLE TRUTH
Parents encouraged to give children less-fattening milk RALEIGH, N.C. — Nutritionists
‘Never Going Back’
‘Never Going Back’ Shemekia Copeland (Telarc) Grade: A Just shy of her 30th birthday,
YSO welcomes guest artist Zhou Yi
The child prodigy began musical studies at age 5. YOUNGSTOWN — The pipa, an ancient Chinese
El Salvador honors soldiers who served in Iraq
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Salvadoran President Tony Saca has declared the country’s
Flying chunk in Texas ID’d as machine part
DALLAS (AP) — Police say a 6-pound chunk of metal that crashed through the roof of a Dallas home was
Chavez sends troops to rice processors
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez on Saturday ordered troops to intervene in
Video shows deputy sheriff kicking teen
SEATTLE (AP) — A King County deputy sheriff kicks a 15-year-old girl, slams her to the floor of a
Indians’ DeRosa embraces new challenges
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Mark DeRosa is used to meeting new teammates and getting his work in during
HANDS ON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200. Hubbard City
BOXING
BOXING Time to recognize Harry Arroyo’s legacy Fanfare: The reason I am writing is to discuss
SCOUTS
SCOUTS Service awards Wapashuwi Lodge Order of the Arrow of the Greater Western Reserve Council
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Marquell D. McLane The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Buckeyes bounced by Purdue, 75-50
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue surrendered 50 points to Michigan in the second half of a loss on
TUTORING PROGRAM
TUTORING PROGRAM A one-year Power Hour tutoring program conducted by the Boys & Girls Club of
Old drugs show promise in fighting TB
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists might have found a way to deal drug-resistant tuberculosis a one-two
Syria-based leader visits Gaza Strip
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A top Syria-based Hamas leader secretly crossed into Gaza for his first
VETERANS
VETERANS Women’s conference The 2009 Ohio Women Veterans’ Conference is April 4 at the Aladdin
High court to weigh in on right to DNA test
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — William Osborne says he’s a victim of mistaken identity and a DNA test
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