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Van accident on state Route 11 injures several people
CANFIELD — Early reports said several people were injured, some seriously, when a van, southbound on
Youngstown police charge man with carrying a concealed weapon
YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a 20-year-old Youngstown man with carrying a concealed weapon. Randy
Appellate court says it lacks jurisdiction in Grenga property dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — Saying it lacks jurisdiction, the 7th District Court of Appeals has lifted its
Youngstown Council signs off on request to extend loan repayment to developer
YOUNGSTOWN — City council signed off on a request today to extend repayment of a $2 million loan by
Mahoning Commissioners to vote Thursday on deputy sheriff concessions package
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners will vote Thursday on a concessions package ratified last
Federal jury rules in favor of Liberty Township in civil suit
LIBERTY — Township police said they did no wrong in allegations made against them in a civil lawsuit
Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park forming
CORTLAND — A new organization called Friends of the Mosquito Lake State Park will have a meeting at
Write-in candidate files for Warren’s 6th Ward council seat
WARREN — Rhonda J. Bennett of 633 Hoyt St. S.W. has filed with the Trumbull County Board of
Customers will help pay for V&M Star electric discount
Electricity users across northern Ohio will be charged extra so that V&M Star can receive discounted
Ohio wants to hear people’s Depression stories
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Aging is asking Ohioans who lived through the Depression to share
Two charged in fake gift card scheme
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men accused of defrauding local Giant Eagle stores of thousands of dollars are
YSU should be ‘in good shape’ financially, top aide says
YOUNGSTOWN — Enrollment growth at Youngstown State University may have provided $1 million in
Fire destroys North Lima home
NORTH LIMA — Fire destroyed a Laird Drive home early Wednesday. The cause hasn’t been determined and
Off-road motorcyclists, all-terrain vehicle and 4-wheel drive vehicle fans invited to ODNR meeting
CANFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Trails will have a public meeting
Man shot during alleged break-in pleads innocent
WARREN — Steve DeFoor, the city man who allegedly broke into the home of an elderly woman and her
Hartford Township seeks zoning commission alternate
HARTFORD — The Hartford Township Board of Trustees will accept applications until April 4 for an
Lordstown approves open enrollment
LORDSTOWN — The Lordstown Local Board of Education has approved open enrollment for the 2009-2010
Seminar scheduled on attracting wildlife
NILES — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry will team with Gander
East Palestine library having book sale
EAST PALESTINE — The Friends of East Palestine Memorial Public Library are having a book sale this
Sisterhood elects officers
Sisterhood elects officers YOUNGSTOWN — St. Mary’s Sisterhood of Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian
St. Joseph Home and School raffle will benefit needy of the Valley
Special to The Vindicator GIFT BASKETS: This year St. Joseph Home and School annual basket raffle
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Penguins ousted by UIC, 73-68
YSU’s second half rally fell short in the opening round of the Horizon tournament. YOUNGSTOWN
Building of YSU business college to begin soon
Bids give green light to start $34.3M project YOUNGSTOWN — The vacant lot at Rayen Avenue and
Spartans advance; Canfield falls short
The Cardinals cut a 14-point deficit to three before losing to Canton McKinley. CANTON — The
Bessemer, Pa., mourns loss of longtime cement plant
The loss of Essroc and its 110 jobs will hurt the town in many ways, the mayor says. BESSEMER,
Saving money becomes lost art
The recession causes consumers to save less and spend more. Hank Belszek understands the
Lakeview gets defensive to beat Niles in Div. II
BOARDMAN — Ethan Metheny scored 16 points while the Lakeview defense held Niles to just 21 points
Lisbon’s pressure stops S.R.
SALEM — Lisbon High senior Anthony Lee has been through all the hard times suffered by the Blue
Mahoning prosecutor lays off three workers, rejects staff pay cuts
‘Everybody has to tighten their belts,’ the prosecutor says. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
Trumbull sheriff’s employees approve wage freeze for 2009
Most county workers received pay increases of 3 percent or more the last three years. WARREN —
Champion win sets up Maplewood rematch
HOWLAND — Dan Bubon looks forward to Thursday’s Division III sectional championship game against
Voters to decide on bonuses for vets
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters will decide whether veterans of ongoing and recent conflicts in the Middle
Shooters take the spotlight
Long-ball sharpshooters led Lowellville and Western Reserve wins. STRUTHERS — Sharp shooting,
Let’s stop devaluing the role of government
Opinion: President Obama has demonstrated clearly that he will alter or reverse many of the policies of the
Blame lenders’ greed, not working poor
Opinion: Blame the hedge fund managers. The subprime mortgages. Mismanagement at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac.
GM buys Delphi steering business
DETROIT (AP) — Delphi Corp. said Tuesday it has agreed to sell its global steering business back to
Obama is proof that talk is truly cheap
Opinion: They say talk is cheap. But in fact it can be devastatingly expensive. Among the generation of
Restoring reputation of FDA is a challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tainted peanuts. Unsterilized syringes. Salmonella in Mexican chili peppers. A
Proposed plant in Smith Twp. concerns Mahoning panel
‘The air pollution concern is paramount,’ the county’s recycling director said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Report: ODOT acted improperly in testing
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state Highway Department refused to promote an employee even after he twice
For renters, Realty Tower advances toward reality
Two of the 23 downtown apartments already have been rented. YOUNGSTOWN — Work on an $8.4
Recession saps demand, leaving world awash in oil
NEW YORK (AP) — Supertankers that once raced around the world to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beaver Township
area
area Berendt gets an ace MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Emily Berendt of Struthers scored a hole-in-one on
“Too often over the past decade, the fight against terrorism has been viewed as a zero-sum
Opinion: “Too often over the past decade, the fight against terrorism has been viewed as a zero-sum battle
Buckeyes hold off Hawkeyes
IOWA CITY, Iowa — It was Evan Turner to the rescue again. With an assist from Dallas Lauderdale.
9/11-era memos show lack of respect for Constitution
Editorial: 9/11-era memos show lack of respect for Constitution The release of nine memos drafted by Bush
REGION
REGION GE to cut jobs in Warren, shut down plant in Niles WARREN — General Electric said Tuesday
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): Thirty-four finalists head to Las
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): Thirty-four finalists head to Las Vegas, where they
Where the streets have a new name
Where the streets have a new name NEW YORK — Rock band U2 is getting official recognition for its
Chocolate pudding reigns supreme
Pudding. Just saying the word conjures cravings, memories and comfort. Give us pudding in any form —
Regional work force director is appointed
COLUMBUS — A Cortland man has been appointed regional work force director of the Ohio Department of
Despite sluggish industry, Cobalt sales rise
Sales of the Chevrolet Cobalt in February lagged well behind last year’s pace but were up over
On Wall Street, modest losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors bruised by Wall Street’s latest rout found little reason to pile back into
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
Neither vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xK 8 uJ 6 5 vQ 6 3 wK Q 8 5 3 WEST EAST x5 x10 9
U.S. has trust deficit in Pakistan
Opinion: In mid-February, America’s No. 1 military man, Mike Mullen, wrote an op-ed piece in the Washington
A ray of economic hope is evident in Huntsville, Ala.
Opinion: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — After a recent column about the global recession, in which I described our
Fed, Treasury unveil $200B plan to jump-start lending
WASHINGTON — Hoping to vault over the frozen credit markets and directly reach consumers and
Court rejects appeal of death-row inmate
CINCINNATI (AP) — A divided federal appeals court Tuesday rejected the appeal of a death row inmate
‘Dark Days’ is way over the top
From Shakespeare to SpongeBob, there is, apparently, nothing John Rhys-Davies can’t or won’t do.
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Conf.All Games W-LPPG-OPW-LPPG-OP Harding4-148.4-43.618-455.1-45.7
Obama’s Rx: Buy stocks, buy into recovery plan
Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke said the U.S. faces ‘a prolonged episode of economic
Clinton plans to send 2 diplomats to Syria
JERUSALEM — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced Tuesday that she’s sending two senior U.S.
COMPLEX SKYLINE: The Realty Tower Apartments, an upscale downtown Youngstown housing complex, will
COMPLEX SKYLINE: The Realty Tower Apartments, an upscale downtown Youngstown housing complex, will
Sen. Burris should go
Sen. Burris should go Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Illinois Sen. Roland Burris’ attempts to dodge,
Today is Wednesday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2009. There are 302 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2009. There are 302 days left in the year. On this date
Engineer in deadly crash had once let rail fan take controls
WASHINGTON — The Metrolink engineer involved in a deadly rail disaster in Southern California’s San
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Feb. 25
Woman sues nursing home over mom’s care
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Social workers lied about the ability of a New Castle, Pa., woman to care for her
Murtha: Afghanistan plan lacks goal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. John Murtha said Tuesday the situation in Afghanistan is so challenging that
Attack on Sri Lankan cricket team shocks S. Asia
NEW DELHI, India — Gunmen fired rockets and hurled grenades at a Sri Lankan cricket team’s bus in
Insurgents kill U.S. soldier at base in Mosul, N. Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Insurgents attacked a main U.S.-Iraqi base Tuesday in the northern city of Mosul,
Doctors fighting Internet reviews
CHICAGO (AP) — Some doctors have started fighting back against ugly Internet reviews by asking
Kids-show host ‘Uncle Al’ Lewis dies at 84
CINCINNATI (AP) — Al Lewis, who was known as “Uncle Al” on a long-running children’s television show
Pupils aim to help hungry with drive
YOUNGSTOWN — Pupils attending Boardman, Canfield and Poland schools are helping feed hungry families
Obama asks Russia to help with Iran, offers to forgo missiles
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s push to reset U.S.-Russian relations took a huge stride
Judge jails 2 men pending child-rape trials
YOUNGSTOWN — Two suspects facing potential life prison terms if they’re convicted of charges that
Bill would allow officers to arrest illegals
COLUMBUS — Designated local law enforcement would have authority to arrest illegal immigrants under
Indians’ LaPorta dealing with expectations
“It was a great honor to be traded for CC [Sabathia]. He’s an outstanding pitcher. I’m thankful for
Illegal immigrant charged in slaying of Chandra Levy
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities say a Salvadoran illegal immigrant already in prison for assaults
Police called to break up lawyer feud
BOARDMAN — A former Mahoning County commissioner says he was struck by another attorney at Mahoning
Trumbull board OKs voting-precincts plan
The board will look at consolidating precincts in Warren. WARREN — There will be 23 fewer
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog NY MetsEven-6WASHINGTON PITTSBURGHEven-6Minnesota
Agency on aging considers moving
A decision on a possible relocation is expected in the next two to four weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — An
Indians tied by K.C.; Bucs win
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Oddly enough, both starting pitchers were happy after Cleveland and Kansas City
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carmen A. Clow, 47, of 26 Crescent St., Struthers, and Audrey
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Atlanta 98, Washington 89 New Orleans 98, Philadelphia 91 Cleveland 107, Miami
VanAken becomes president of Thiel
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Troy D. VanAken has been named the 19th president of Thiel College, succeeding
Drawing a Chevy crowd
Drawing a Chevy crowd YOUNGSTOWN — A monster truck show Saturday at the Chevrolet Centre was the
2 plead guilty in Ohio mortgage fraud ring
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — A Columbus-area woman has been sentenced to four years in prison for her role
Slumping Cincinnati loses to So. Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dominique Jones scored 30 points and South Florida defeated Cincinnati 70-59 on
Jobless in Valley put faces behind the grim figures
The area’s unemployment rates have just about doubled since fall. David and Cheryl Bishop
Valley gets 1st portion of federal stimulus aid
WASHINGTON — The first round of federal stimulus dollars has found its way into the Valley. U.S.
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY’S SCORES AREA Division I at Canton Civic Center Boardman 58, Uniontown
Ohio Senate, House OK plans for film industry
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio House and Senate have approved competing plans to offer tax credits to
Officials to fill part-time posts in new neighboring program
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners are planning today to formally hire Vincent E. Schuyler, a
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Flat Rich (Murphy)7.003.802.40 Pizza Dude (Stokes)5.803.00
Man says he put cat into bong other times
Man says he put cat into bong other times OMAHA, Neb. — A man who stuffed his girlfriend’s cat
Man faces charges of rape and kidnapping
WARREN — A 48-year-old Niles man faces rape and kidnapping charges on allegations he committed the
A LOOK AT LAYOFFS
A LOOK AT LAYOFFS Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains has laid off two part-time
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Babe Ruth League — team age 13 has tryouts. Call (724) 971-9206. Youth Skills Clinic —
Penguins win 3-1 without Crosby
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh is finding ways to win without Sidney Crosby. Chris Kunitz had two
Spears’ concert tour is first in five years
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Britney Spears kicks off her first tour in five years, it may seem as if
Bloomfield wins 70-56; advances to face JFK next
WARREN — Kevin Hostetler scored 19 points to lead Bloomfield High over Ashtabula Sts. John & Paul
Bonds pursuing comeback
Barry Bonds is open to making a comeback. Whether any team wants him, that’s the tricky part. Now
Ways to save | Tips
Ways to save | Tips Suggestions to increase wealth: Open a savings account. Set up an
Kids can mix yogurt with cottage cheese
Dear Heloise: A great food for children to make, by themselves, is yogurt mixed into cottage cheese.
Alcoholic tried all the help, to no avail
Dear Annie: I am a 48-year-old woman who has struggled with alcoholism for almost 30 years. My
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