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Benefit dinner for baby
Benefit dinner for baby CANFIELD — A spaghetti dinner will take place from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Brockmeyer, Sledd wedding to be June 20
CANFIELD — A June wedding is planned by Makenzie Alyse Brockmeyer and Michael Sledd, both of 3804
Varga-Sutherin engagement told; wedding planned
Alycia Varga, a daughter of Sandy (DeeDee) Varga of Struthers, and Russell J. Sutherin, a son of
Purnell-Sterling wedding plans are announced
AUSTINTOWN — Announced by Robert and Jocelyn Purnell, 6042 Herons Circle, is the engagement and
Miss Vimmerstedt to wed Mr. Balale in May ceremony
BOARDMAN — Carl and Rosemarie Vimmerstedt of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Rock Hall of Fame readies Bruce Springsteen exhibit
It will open April 1. CLEVELAND — From the Super Bowl to the Rock Hall, nothing stops Bruce
Poland, Hubbard win sets up district semifinal
BOARDMAN — Niko Fatimus scored 22 points and Ben Donlow added 21 as Poland High defeated West Branch, 70-56, on Friday in the Division II sectional boys basketball tournament at Boardman High School.
Bluejays having fun at state meet
Jackson-Milton is guaranteed to have all five qualifiers place in the top eight in their weight.
City e-mail group to gather today
A bus ride will bring together people who care about Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Supporters of
Boardman comes up short in overtime
CANTON — More than 100 combined points and four quarters of basketball weren’t enough for Boardman
Spell determination: J-u-l-i-a M-i-g-l-e-t-s
Springfield pupil back for third try YOUNGSTOWN — Julia Miglets is no stranger to the annual
$1.37M to go to police in region
Youngstown will likely use its $594K allocation to help ‘avoid or minimize layoffs,’ Mayor Williams
Campbell stays in control to advance
The Red Devils knocked off Lisbon and will face St. Thomas Aquinas next. SALEM — Campbell Memorial
Youngstown Division named Task Force of the Year
The award goes to the top task force, said the Northern Ohio District U.S. Marshal. YOUNGSTOWN
Faithful in Valley unite for World Day of Prayer
YOUNGSTOWN — Every day around the world, people pray. World Day of Prayer, observed Friday, holds a
Warren Steel Holdings adds new equipment
The steel plant has added 50 workers in the past year. WARREN — Warren Steel Holdings, which
Brittany Jones leads Fitch bowlers
LANCASTER — Behind a sterling performance by senior Brittany Jones, the Austintown Fitch girl’s
Flick of switch can summon help
The Mahoning Valley Task Force hopes flashing bulbs will assist area residents in times of
Grants pay for training, equipment
Ellsworth’s fire department received a federal grant for a new firetruck. BOARDMAN — Fire
Lee less than sharp in debut
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Cliff Lee arrived at the ballpark feeling sky high, a day after riding in an F-16
Garko working out in LF to increase value to Tribe
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Ryan Garko hit his way into the Cleveland Indians’ lineup two years ago. Now,
Focused Buckeyes rout Illinois by 17
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State kept hearing the echoes of past tournament struggles. There was the
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local Lacrosse program started at Mooney YOUNGSTOWN — Cardinal Mooney will participate in boys
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., Claire
City man sentenced in death of girl, 17
‘You took one of God’s purest angels,’ the victim’s mother told the gunman. YOUNGSTOWN — A man
Rep renews efforts to extradite woman
The situation is stalled, the Trumbull County prosecutor has said. WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan
BEE STORIES
BEE STORIES Vindicator Spelling Bee John Umble has won the Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee
Beau Bowden first from S.R. to place
COLUMBUS — South Range senior wrestler Beau Bowden warmed up for his Division III championship
Youngs. Christian, E. Canton advance in Div. IV
STRUTHERS — East Canton junior Josh Smith played a bruising game against No. 3-seeded Columbiana
National optimism is an American trait
Opinion: When people outside the United States ask me to tell them about this country, I describe one aspect
‘Breaking Bad’: right show, right time
NEW YORK — Is “Breaking Bad” the most relevant series on the air right now? The show most relatable
A fix-up job for WRTA
Officials: Overhaul of transit offices to help economy YOUNGSTOWN — Officials with the
At Mosquito, fish almost ready to take the bait
The Big Three among Youngstown-area anglers – walleyes, crappies and largemouth bass – will be the
Delivering bad news is stressful, too
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — One personnel manager wakes in despair at 4 a.m., worried about the employees
Producer defends ‘Resident Evil 5’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Resident Evil 5” producer Jun Takeuchi wants to clear up some misconceptions
Shares in GM hit low of $1.27
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp. shares fell to their lowest point in more than 75 years Friday,
“Ashes to Ashes” (9 a.m., BBC America): A spinoff of the British “Life on
“Ashes to Ashes” (9 a.m., BBC America): A spinoff of the British “Life on Mars,” this tale has a
UNITED IN PRAYER: Rusty Scott and his wife, MaeBelle, share a program as they follow the World Day
UNITED IN PRAYER: Rusty Scott and his wife, MaeBelle, share a program as they follow the World Day
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog HOUSTONEven-6St. Louis TAMPA BAYEven-6Boston
Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2009. There are 299 days left in the year. A reminder:
Today is Saturday, March 7, the 66th day of 2009. There are 299 days left in the year. A reminder:
Fears of anger break down budget efforts
WASHINGTON — Congress on Friday approved enough money to keep most of the federal government running
Men: End violence against women
Opinion: March is Women’s History Month, but I’d like to focus on how all men can help make life better for
Apparent murder-suicide leaves 6 dead
CLEVELAND (AP) — A man suspected of killing his newlywed wife, his sister-in-law and three young
Overdue and much needed
Scripps Howard: President Obama seems to be announcing new initiatives at the rate of one a day, but
Obama’s troop pullout plan a reflection of reality in Iraq
Editorial: The anger expressed by many Democrats in Congress over President Barack Obama’s plan for the
Limbaugh: The man who won’t change
Opinion: BOSTON — I was going to give this a good leaving alone. But there I was flying home from a mellow
Business news digest
REGION Ninkasi nightclub opens on Boardman-Poland Road BOARDMAN — Ninkasi, a new nightclub, has
Peter Tork has cancer
Peter Tork has cancer MANSFIELD, Conn. — Peter Tork, a former member of the 1960s pop group the
Government-run plan could trip up health overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Giving Americans the option of buying medical coverage through the government — an
Pupils invited to enter Holocaust Writing
Holocaust Writing Contest YOUNGSTOWN — Pupils in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties,
KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN Registration Schools are beginning to register children for kindergarten for the
Stocks end mixed on jobs data
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors have gotten used to bad news, but layoffs topping 600,000 a month still
Obama: ‘We did the right thing’
COLUMBUS (AP) — While aknowledging an “astounding” number of job losses in February, President
COLLEGE AID
COLLEGE AID Scholarships Here is information on college scholarship opportunities, both general
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 9 uA J 5 vK Q 10 7 6 wJ 8 4 The bidding
Clinton: U.S., Russia will have new arms treaty by year’s end
GENEVA (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, declaring a fresh start for relations
Obama will lift restrictions on research using embryonic stem cells, source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reversing an eight-year-old limit on potentially life-saving science, President
Signatures on candidate’s petition valid
WARREN — Marianne Hallapy will be on the ballot May 5 in the Democratic primary election for Hubbard
WHERE IT is: Don Meszaros, director of maintenance for WRTA, points out the location of the
WHERE IT is: Don Meszaros, director of maintenance for WRTA, points out the location of the
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Friday 1st—Cianabar (Davila)72.8011.607.40 Nice Irish Boy (Rivera)2.202.20
Legislators seek update on conditions at prison
The recycling program ended in 2003. ELKTON — Three legislators have asked the U.S. Department
Man sentenced to 3 years for fatal crash
WARREN — A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison for driving a car that was
LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING
LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING Stimulus package The five counties in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage Licenses Kyle A. Gordon, 25, of 7952 Market Street, #9, Boardman, and
STANDOUT CITIZEN: Reggie Revere of Youngstown was recognized by the Mahoning Valley Task Force on
STANDOUT CITIZEN: Reggie Revere of Youngstown was recognized by the Mahoning Valley Task Force on
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games New Orleans 104, Dallas 88 Denver 106, Portland 90 Friday’s Games Charlotte
Support for Sudan leader
Support for Sudan leader KHARTOUM, Sudan — Senior leaders of Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah offered
Demjanjuk’s wife says he’s too ill to be extradited to Germany
BERLIN (AP) — The wife of a retired Ohio auto worker accused of serving as a Nazi death camp guard
Parole board denies request for clemency
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Parole Board on Friday voted unanimously against mercy for a death row
JFK tops Bloomfield for sectional title
WARREN — Boo Timko and Nick Brown combined for 39 points as Warren JFK jumped out to an early lead
Feb. layoff toll pushes jobless figure to 4.4M
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tolling grimly higher, the recession snatched more than 650,000 Americans’ jobs
Alligator owner won’t face charges
There is no township ordinance against the possession of exotic animals. MOUNT JACKSON, Pa. —
Strickland names mayor to environmental council
Youngstown got an $854,935 brownfield site grant from the fund in December. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Time change affects drinking hours
Time change affects drinking hours COLUMBUS — Superintendent Terry Poole of the Ohio Department of
Freshman, 18, held in fire at college
CINCINNATI (AP) — A judge ordered an 18-year-old student held on $200,000 bond Friday on arson
3 guilty in gambling operation
Ohio law prevents a business from giving out gambling prizes valued at more than $10. WARREN —
911 Beacon Bulbs
911 Beacon Bulbs The Mahoning Valley Task Force will be distributing flashing emergency light
kThere are 68 pupils slated to participate in the 76th annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee.
kThere are 68 pupils slated to participate in the 76th annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee.
Wright St., CSU win in Horizon
INDIANAPOLIS — Cory Cooperwood had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead Wright State to an 80-70
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace B. Steven and Daniela Price, Austintown, girl, March 5.
Recycled gift baskets make beds for cats
Dear Heloise: I have found that gift baskets are great for cats. Once all the items are used and the
Single mom needs to dump loser boyfriend
Dear Annie: My girlfriend, “Inez,” has been a single mom for 14 years. After many months, she met a
Mass. libel ruling worries journalists
BOSTON (AP) — For decades, journalists have been guided by what most considered an absolute defense
No bipartisan backing for state budgets
Opinion: COLUMBUS — Remember those happy-go-lucky days of budget time 2007? Back when new Gov. Ted
U.S. ready to reclaim America’s game
WBC TORONTO (AP) — Derek Jeter is taking this tournament personally. Chipper Jones and Jake Peavy
‘No such thing as a bulletproof lifestyle’
If anything will keep workers safe from layoffs, it isn’t these: a graduate degree, a government
Mahoning County Fire Departments
Mahoning County Fire Departments Grants Since 2000, fire departments in Mahoning County have
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