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Model train buffs chug into Niles

NILES — Hundreds showed up to test the tracks at the Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s train


‘Awesome’ dogs put on a show

NORTH JACKSON — Since becoming part of Amy Dean’s family, her 4-month-old puppy, Conner, has been a


TMH to get more in Medicare reimbursements

WARREN — It came down to two-tenths of a mile. Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren will get an


2 city groups recognized for making an impact

YOUNGSTOWN — Community organizing and the creation of jobs helped two city organizations receive an


Dozens of Relay for Life events planned for NE Ohio

CANFIELD — The American Cancer Society has set dates and locations of the 50 2009 Relay for Life


St. Paddy’s Downtown Dash set for Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — Friday the 13th has an unlucky rap. City and downtown venues hope to change that


Theis family celebrates 5 generations

Special to The Vindicator FIVE GENERATIONS: The center of attention on Feb. 22 during a five-


6 employees honored at annual ISLE luncheon

YOUNGSTOWN — Iron and String Life Enhancement, Inc., honored six employees of ISLE Inc. and its

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SENIOR MENU

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,


JESSICA HOWARD | NATHAN SAVON

JESSICA HOWARD NATHAN SAVON AUSTINTOWN — Jessica Lynne Howard and Nathan Alan Savon, both of 209

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LISA KALBASKY | ANDREW SAXON

LISA KALBASKY ANDREW SAXON STRUTHERS — The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 in

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KOURTNEY MCKAY | NATHANIEL ROSS

KOURTNEY MCKAY NATHANIEL ROSS CHICAGO — Kourtney McKay and Nathaniel Ross, both of Chicago,

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KATIE HOSKINS | DAVID FRANK

KATIE HOSKINS DAVID FRANK AKRON — St. Sebastian Catholic Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Oct. 25

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ANGELA MOSCONI | PATRICK BRINE

ANGELA MOSCONI PATRICK BRINE YOUNGSTOWN — Patrick Brine and his bride, the former Angela Mosconi,

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Celebration being planned for Hough 50th

SALEM — Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hough, 7451 Roller Road, are observing the 50th anniversary of their

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Will Traficant’s address change Monday?

The Trumbull County Democratic Party chairman said the former congressman was ‘railroaded.’


Canfield surpasses Salem again

The Cardinals advanced to play Canton South on Tuesday in a regional semifinal at Barberton.


YSU women end losing streak in final game

The Penguins rolled past Valparaiso 54-38 on Senior Day at Beeghly Center. YOUNGSTOWN —


Teens mad for ballroom dance

The teen dancers said the basics they’re learning now should serve them well when they get older.

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Wrestling with adversity: Dillon, Brenner put losses behind them

The Boardman freshman and Canfield senior placed third and fourth, respectively. COLUMBUS —


‘Go Green’ at St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The parade draws between 3,000 and 10,000 people, depending on the weather. BOARDMAN — It’s


Boardman bows to Canton McKinley

ALLIANCE — Boardman High girls basketball coach Ron Moschella’s Spartans had Canton McKinley playing


Prevalence of autism to increase, experts say

Austism experts say the extreme violence exhibited by the professor’s son is rare. The teenage


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Patience pays off for frugal fliers

Want to fly cheap? Time to break some bad habits. Like buying the first cheap ticket you see or


LIMELIGHT \ Awards, achievements

YOUNGSTOWN — Black Pages Ohio awarded Madonna Chism Pinkard, community relations director at WFMJ


REGION

REGION IRS office in Youngstown to be open for assistance YOUNGSTOWN — The downtown office of


Is (401)k untouchable after layoff?

As more and more people lose jobs in this recession, it’s natural to focus on shoring up your day-


Pennsylvania, Ohio link could benefit the Valley

Editorial: If there’s strength in numbers, then the Mahoning Valley should have the power to move mountains.


A tier worth crying over

Editorial: A tier worth crying over Nursing homes in Mahoning and Trumbull counties have been trying for


PSYCHIATRY

PSYCHIATRY Dr. Michael Kachmer announced that Dr. Robert Roerich has joined the practice of


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

austintown aarp • Austintown AARP 4339 will meet Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

TUESDAY• • Moccasin will meet at 7 p.m. for a program on “Birds, Butterflies, and Bugs in Your


MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

monday • LB Circle of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat ‘n Park on Mahoning


THE SPOKES MAN

The Thumm family has operated a business in Warren since 1850. One hundred years ago, when

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PH.D.

PH.D. Counselor education Melinda Heher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heher of Canfield,


Today is Sunday, March 8, the 67th day of 2009. There are 298 days left in the year. On this date in

Today is Sunday, March 8, the 67th day of 2009. There are 298 days left in the year. On this date in


Obama to visit NATO ally Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — For one of his first foreign visits, President Barack Obama will call on NATO


HORIZON LEAGUE Women’s basketball tournament

HORIZON LEAGUE Women’s basketball tournament When: Monday, 8 p.m. Who: Youngstown State (3-26)


woMen’s top 25 basketball roundup Saturday’s games

No. 12 Ohio State 72, Iowa 56 INDIANAPOLIS — Jantel Lavender had 21 points and 17 rebounds to help


With age comes whiz-dom: Martin, 50, claims pole

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Mark Martin bounded into the room like a 22-year-old rookie. He had just become


United rallies to sink Ursuline

The Eagles overcame a 14-point deficit to earn a Division III regional appearance. MINERAL


T.O. to shuffle off to Buffalo

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Terrell Owens needed only two days to find another place to play. The


Some companies love misery

“There’s always people out there willing to take advantage of people’s misery. Chris Thetford


Web site stirs debate over dignity of the homeless

HOUSTON (AP) — Until a few weeks ago, Tim Edwards was just another one of the men begging for change


A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:

A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:


Cleveland steelmaker to lay off 700 workers

Cleveland steelmaker to lay off 700 workers CLEVELAND — Steelmaker ArcelorMittal plans to suspend


Decorating tips

Decorating tips On a budget The financial outlook may be gloomy, but your home doesn’t have to


Saturday’s Basketball

Saturday’s Basketball men EAST Boston College 67, Georgia Tech 66 Brown 69, Dartmouth 59


PRINT: This yard-long print pictures the Selz Good Shoes lady. The picture, drawn by Howard Chandler

PRINT: This yard-long print pictures the Selz Good Shoes lady. The picture, drawn by Howard Chandler


Source: Obama gets update on Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama was briefed Saturday by Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm.


Moran rolls 599 at state tournament

LANCASTER — Boardman High School junior Ciera Moran rolled 599 to place third in the individual


Warren library board reorganizes, with Ellen Dieter chosen president

WARREN — During its February meeting the Warren- Trumbull County Public Library Board of Trustees


State success was in grasp of the Valley

Jackson-Milton had five wrestlers place and earned its first top-10 finish. COLUMBUS — For the


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Alicia Guerrero and Rob Nelson, New Waterford, boy, March 6.


Suspect had vowed to reform

CLEVELAND (AP) — A man who killed himself a day after allegedly killing his wife and four others


VETERANS

VETERANS Salem Memorial group The Salem Memorial & Patriotic Association will meet at 7 p.m.


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Mahoning Valley Panthers — Babe Ruth 13 team has openings. Call (330) 503-6222.


Obama’s economic recovery plans prompting some doubts

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama offered his domestic-policy proposals as a “break from a


fast facts

THE RIGHT TOWEL FOR THE RIGHT JOB Linen: Best for drying glasses lint-free. Machine wash cold on


ioSafe Solo hard drive protects against disasters

Anyone who has been reading my column or listening to my radio talk show, “Computer America,” knows


Measure your bandwidth use

Q. With more Internet providers starting or threatening to start limiting and charging for bandwidth


Pediatric vision clinic

Pediatric vision clinic LISBON — The Columbiana County Health Department is offering a pediatric


Mooney advances; Liberty ousted by Streetsboro, 72-45

BOARDMAN — Donald D’Alesio’s jumper with 2.8 seconds remaining helped lift the Mooney High boys


CUTTING COSTS

CUTTING COSTS What companies do Cost-cutting changes made by 245 large U.S. employers:


American Girl fashion show heads to the Valley

LIVING DOLLS: Members of the Angels for Easter Seals who are serving as chairmen of the American


Make the most of renting

Millions of Americans have become renters again after foreclosure. Michael B. Bennett used to


SATURDAY’S RESULTS

SATURDAY’S RESULTS boys basketball Tournament Division I at Warrensville Heights Warren


Taken for granted

The dish towel can be versatile and pretty. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dish towels are the unsung


McDonald romps; Lake Christian wins

STRUTHERS — It was such a lopsided sectional championship that the game had to be stopped


Friday: The Hartford native is in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Forced

Friday: The Hartford native is in Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Forced to


Saturday’s Yellow Ribbon program honored those who returned a few months ago after serving in

Saturday’s Yellow Ribbon program honored those who returned a few months ago after serving in Iraq.


Preserved for a price

State parks on endangered list Ohio plans to save cash by shutting down certain destinations for


Collectors seek rare ‘yard-long prints’

“Yard-long prints” can sometimes be a yard wide, but those who collect these 36-inch-by-8-inch


Women’s senior tournament set for first weekend of April

John Bassetti \ Bowling The 17th annual senior tournament of the Youngstown USBC Women’s Bowling


hDogs ring bells to go outside

hDogs ring bells to go outside A doorbell for dogs is a new tool for house-training your pet.


Tsunami museum opens

Tsunami museum opens Indonesia has opened a $5.6 million museum to commemorate the 230,000 people


LOCAL

LOCAL ‘Licensing Parents’ by former Salem man SALEM — A former Salem resident, Michael T.


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,


Patriotism museum reopens at new site

Patriotism museum reopens at new site ATLANTA — The National Museum of Patriotism has moved to a


2007 spelling champ makes 5th appearance

YOUNGSTOWN — He’s baaack. John Umble has proved to be a force to be reckoned with in recent years


ysu

ysu Softball team splits KISSIMEE, Fla. — Senior Allyse Ledford went 2-for-3 with a double and a


With this example, how do you trust government to save us?

Opinion: I have a high level of aggravation right now based on the economy. We all do, I suppose. My


SNAPZ

SNAPZ For next month’s “Grin and Bear It” theme, send us those cute gap-tooth kids pictures by


South’s first lady believed right side won the Civil War

“First Lady of the Confederacy/Varina Davis’s Civil War” by Joan E. Cashin (The Belknap Press of


Casino Night will benefit Make-A-Wish children

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown office of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky &


Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly

For the week ending Feb. 28: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Promises in Death” by J.D. Robb (Putnam) 2.


Amazon brings Kindle to iPhone

NEW YORK (AP) — In bringing its Kindle e-book reader to a much larger audience through the iPhone


if you go

if you go What: “Jessica Lange: 50 Photographs” When: May 28 through July 5 Where: Butler


Nigerian AIDS patients marry to help stop spread of virus

BAUCHI, Nigeria (AP) — With her golden dress shimmering in the sun and ornate henna tattoos covering


News women to speak at Packard Music Hall

News women to speak at Packard Music Hall WARREN — Martha Raddatz, chief White House correspondent


Ugandans risk lives for $600 to guard Iraq

The war in Iraq is the most privatized war in history. KAMPALA, Uganda — Under a relentless


Two chances to win your own doll

THE CONTEST The story of Kit Kittredge, one of the historical characters, depicts the life of a 9


Spinal Tap actors will leave wigs behind

Spinal Tap actors will leave wigs behind WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The amps won’t be turned up to


Parents can do only so much

john rosemond Q. Our 7-year-old daughter does very well in school without our help and is a


Men’s Garden Club seeks youths to help cultivate

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youth Gardening Committee of the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown wants to teach


“Saturday Night Live Just Commercials” (8 p.m., NBC): “Saturday Night Live Just

“Saturday Night Live Just Commercials” (8 p.m., NBC): “Saturday Night Live Just Commercials”


FDR’s labor secretary receives her due

“The Woman Behind the New Deal” by Kirstin Downey (Doubleday, 398 pages, $35) Reading the


FEDERATED CLUBS | Programs listed

WEDNESDAY • Fortnightly IV will have a business meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Mary Leone as hostess.


Hard times hit oldest bar in West

A saloon in California’s Gold Country that is said to be the oldest continually operating bar west


‘The Distance’

‘The Distance’ Taylor Hicks (101 Distribution) Grade: D Has Taylor Hicks become Michael Bolton


Husband’s gambling addiction requires help

Dear Annie: My husband had surgery and was off of work for some time. As a result, we are behind on


Forgetting the drill

Dental care declining in tough economy “There are so many now that say, ‘I just lost my job,’ or


Doctors use chemo bath to treat cancer

MELVILLE, N.Y. — Long Island cancer doctors have borrowed a page from medicine’s past to write a new


ColucciSFlbto take chief’s post

The newly named police chief said he wouldn’t be where he is today without the support of family and


President encourages nation in weekly talk

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trying to buck up a dispirited nation, President Barack Obama on Saturday promised


TEAMS

TEAMS WEDGEWOOD Thursday Nite Ladies — Son’s Rays of Sandra Dobran, Claudette Boris, Karen


ODNR meeting set to plan for motorized trails

CANFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Office of Trails will have a public meeting


Rediscovering Downtown

Opinion: Rediscovering Downtown EDITOR: I am a 74-year-old woman who used to work for many years in


Let me count the reasons why spending billions on a coal -to-fuel plant is a bad idea

Opinion: EDITOR: In an apocalyptic book that came out a few years ago, author James H. Kunstler outlined


Men’s top 25 basketball roundup Saturday’s games

No. 3 Pittsburgh 70, No. Connecticut 60 PITTSBURGH — Sam Young scored 31 points and No. 3


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Anthony M. Harrison The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is


SWEET SUCCESS

Producers, hobbyists tap into growing demand for syrup Global demand was higher than supply last


Man sent to prison for slaying partner

SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the


Schwarzenegger tours Arnold Sports Festival

COLUMBUS (AP) — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was expected to tour brawny bodybuilding


State success in grasp of the Valley

Jackson-Milton had five wrestlers place and earned its first top-10 finish. DATELINE


YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball at Towson State, 1 p.m.; softball vs. South Dakota, 9 a.m. and


Life in Obama’s shadow proves to be a challenge for Pelosi, Reid

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi didn’t lose her temper. But she unleashed a bit of


Reports: 24 banks benefited from AIG bailout

NEW YORK (AP) — The federal bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc. has


Afghan leader looking to Russia for assistance

Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — History has a funny way of repeating itself in Afghanistan. Back in the 19th


Bryan brothers stake United States to Davis Cup lead

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Powerhouse doubles team Bob and Mike Bryan came through for the United


THUMMS \ In history

THUMMS \ In history In downtown Warren: Charles Thumm operated a bakery on an alley near the


People not sure what to do with their money

“When people are scared and they have money that they’ve earned, they are going to protect it in any


GOP chief off to rocky start

WASHINGTON — This hasn’t been the smoothest rollout for Michael Steele, the new chairman of the


Kyle Busch again wins NASCAR truck race

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Another track, another victory for Kyle Busch. The 23-year-old star won his


Demand for temp jobs on the rise

CHICAGO — After losing their jobs, Greg and Gloria Christ drove through office parks, jotting down


TODAY

TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call


Sun sets on View-Master travel reels

COLUMBUS (AP) — Amber LaPointe’s introduction to one of the country’s greatest tourist attractions


STATE WRESTLING \ How area athletes fared

DIVISION I Consolation semifinals 103: John Dillon (Boardman) dec. Nick Garcia (Oregon Clay) 7-1


Laffey lasts only one inning in Indians’ 9-4 loss to Royals

The Pirates and Twins were on a level playing field, tied 1-1 after five innings. Then Minnesota’s


Investors may speak at Madoff hearing

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Madoff has yet to face the many investors he is accused of ripping off in a


COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Seven Seventeen Credit Union Inc. v. Ronald Keener et


11-year-old held in death liked to hunt

WAMPUM, Pa. (AP) — Hunting is a way of life in the rural area where 11-year-old Jordan Brown


ODOT moves bidding for road salt to May

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Department of Transportation is already looking ahead — way ahead — to


Exhibition Baseball

Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog ST. LOUIS51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Florida PITTSBURGHEven-6Houston


Recession tied to dip in illegal crossings

SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO, Mexico — Arrests of illegal immigrants on the U.S.-Mexico border have fallen


WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC \ Saturday’s games

United States 6, Canada 5 TORONTO — Adam Dunn and Brian McCann each hit a two-run homer, and the


Report: Iraqis resilient in face of war

BAGHDAD (AP) — About 30 percent have been exposed to shootings or bombings. Others have witnessed


Civil-union bill faces hurdle in Hawaii Senate

HONOLULU (AP) — The drive to make Hawaii the fifth state in the country to allow same-sex civil


Lowellville rockets to win

Emily Carlson scored 20 points to lead the Rockets to another regional appearance. HUBBARD —


Park board opening

Park board opening BOARDMAN — Township trustees are seeking letters of interest from residents who


MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Parvathy (Barria)30.6012.007.40 Alibi Baby (Quinones)4.803.00


NHL Roundup \ Saturday’s games

Blue Jackets 8, Red Wings 2 DETROIT — Rick Nash had his fourth career hat trick and second against


Costs drive move to drop executions

After decades of moral arguments reaching biblical proportions, after long, twisted journeys to the


Awards

Awards Yellow Ribbon program Several officers with the 910th Air Reserve were awarded for their


GOLF ROUNDUP Saturday’s other events

GOLF ROUNDUP Saturday’s other events LPGA HSBC Champions SINGAPORE — Australia’s Katherine Hull


St. Paris Graham dominates

COLUMBUS (AP) — Record-setting St. Paris Graham dominated Division II, Lakewood St. Edward took its


Mourners pay respects to broadcaster Paul Harvey

CHICAGO (AP) — The son of radio legend Paul Harvey used his father’s words for the eulogy Saturday


St. Patrick’s Day parade | March 15

The 31st annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade is looking for entries for the event that


3 bombings kill 15 in northwest Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Three separate bombings killed 15 people in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, and


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard Civil Service Commission, 1 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.


Warren Harding’s Williams scores 23 points in 68-54 win

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS — Fred Williams scored 23 points Saturday to lead the Warren Harding High boys


Furloughed workers find ways to fill their free time

When Jodi Sokolowski had her weekly hours slashed from 40 to 32 at the Buffalo, N.Y., law firm where


Valley left out of casino proposal

Opinion: If the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and his high-rolling cohorts think they can pass a


OHIO ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s games

Seton Hall 67, Cincinnati 63, OT CINCINNATI — Robert Mitchell made both free throws with 6.2


Chismars renew marriage vows on 25th anniversary of their wedding

BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chismar of Boardman celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on March 1


Cavaliers turn down Heat

Cavaliers turn down Heat LeBron James recorded a triple-double, Mo Williams scored 29 points and


Yang leads Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Y.E. Yang heard the question in English, then listened to his


I Want Revenge runs away with Gotham Stakes

NEW YORK (AP) — The trip East was a perfect solution to get I Want Revenge back on a winning track.


Small businesses feel fallout from peanut butter recall

MILWAUKEE (AP) — To Betsy Sanders, the nationwide salmonella outbreak tied to peanut butter has been


Hot-shooting Kelly gives Iowa upset win in overtime

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Playing with a 101-degree fever, Jake Kelly got hot at just the right time


NFL free agents striking paydirt

Have you followed these NFL free agents? What a bunch of zeros! That’s six zeros for Chris


Births for 2009-3-8

Area births


Butler advances to Horizon final

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Howard lived up to his title as the Horizon League’s player of the year


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 18.06 —.19 Avalon


Virgin Megastores in U.S. to close by summer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After nearly two decades of rocking the music world with a mix of brash stunts


Vindicator file photo/ Paul R. Schell

Opinion: Vindicator file photo/ Paul R. Schell AWARD WINNER: This photograph of John F. Kennedy campaigning