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Thunder’s Maurice Smith is Howland graduate
NILES — Maurice Smith has been floating in football waters since playing at Michigan State and
Harding boys win, Lowellville girls lose
Warren Harding defeated Cleveland Heights, 64-57, in a boys Division I district semifinal game at
Four men named NEO coach of the year
After losing the core of a team that went 19-5 last season and without a Division I prospect on his
YSU football plans trips to Pittsburgh, Penn State
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State will make return trips to Pittsburgh and Penn State as part of their
Warren man convicted of robbing Lincoln K-8 school employee
WARREN — A jury deliberated two hours today before finding Timothy R. Anderson guilty of aggravated
Former Columbiana Co. health commissioner begins jail term
LISBON — Robert Morehead, the former Columbiana County health commissioner, has reported to prison
Entries being accepted for Historic Preservation Awards
YOUNGSTOWN — Entries are being accepted for the fifth annual Historic Preservation Awards, which
V&M Star Steel expansion decision delayed
YOUNGSTOWN — V&M Star Steel is laying off about 50 of its local workers and has delayed a decision
Warren man indicted in 2008 homicide in Howland
WARREN — A man who survived a Dec. 23 shooting that resulted in two deaths at a Howland condominium
Reminder: Friday is deadline to pay first half Mahoning County real estate taxes
YOUNGSTOWN — Friday is the last day to pay first half Mahoning County real estate taxes without
Youngstown will pave parts of six streets
YOUNGSTOWN — A $761,961.30 project will result in six streets being paved, the replacement of three
Trumbull officials concerned about waste pile in Champion Twp.
CHAMPION — After making a few visits to the Diversified Resources International facility on
GM won't need $2 billion March loan
General Motors Corp. says its restructuring plan is starting to take hold, improving the automaker's fortunes at least to the point that it won't need a $2 billion government loan installment that it had requested for March.
Madoff jailed after pleading guilty
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Madoff has been ordered to jail after pleading guilty to an epic financial
Jobless claims hit record high
With layoffs spreading, the number of initial claims for jobless benefits rose last week, while the total number of people continuing to receive benefits set a record high, the government said Thursday.
Ohio state patrol, local law enforcement out in full force on St. Patrick’s Day
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol today announced that troopers will work with local law
ESPN.com: Pavlik's next fight this summer in Atlantic City
ESPN.com: Pavlik's next fight this summer in Atlantic City
Trumbull Republican breakfast Saturday
WARREN — The Trumbull County Republican Party will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 9 a.m.
Church is chosen for Keish-Gomori June 6 wedding
CANFIELD — John and Diane Keish are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michele Marie
Summer wedding for Miss Howard and Mr. Knight
COLUMBIANA — A destination wedding is being planned by Jennifer Howard and Brian Knight, both of
Lisa Lewis to wed Matthew Martini in June ceremony
HUBBARD — The engagement of Lisa Marie Lewis and Matthew John Martini and plans for their upcoming
Jillian Schlegel to be July bride of Ryan Janiel
POLAND — The engagement of Jillian Ashley Schlegel and Ryan Richard Janiel, both of 1105 Willowbrook
Marinelli-Packo troth announced, wedding planned
BOARDMAN — Joe and Jane Marinelli, 7967 Glenwood Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Free luncheon at center
Free luncheon at center YOUNGSTOWN — Stonewall and Pride Center, 1523 Poland Ave., will host a
United in defeat: Eagles put positive spin on loss
Smithville junior Jenna Pew had 18 points and 20 rebounds to help her team defeat United 49-40 in a
Valley ranks seventh for business attraction
It was the first time the Valley has been chosen since the survey began 30 years ago. The
Harassment invades kids’ cyberspace
Cyber-bullying can land the bully in jail for six months, one official said. LIBERTY —
Vinson steady during flash appearances in ’08
The af2 veteran is high on the receivers who are in camp. AUSTINTOWN — Davon Vinson may be
Liberty students: cyberbullying targets younger kids
LIBERTY — The message and images presented during a cyber-bullying seminar here were the high points
Phantoms’ Saad brothers have sticks, will travel
The Pennsylvanians are one of the few brother combinations in the North American Hockey League.
New duds, new date for Austintown school kids
Spring break won’t be affected by the approved calendar change for the 2009-10 school year.
‘He shot her 13 times,’ witness testifies in trial in ’05 killing
The victim was fatally shot and dumped in McKelvey Lake ‘like trash,’ the prosecutor says.
Triple-A prospects give Indians needed depth
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Eric Wedge’s eighth season as Cleveland Indians manager has the potential to
Authorities ID body found in Bazetta, rule death homicide
The dead man from Warren had been out of prison for about one month when he came up missing.
Golub optimistic about filming TV pilot
NILES — Bob Golub is back in town, and maybe this time he’s going to stay awhile. The Sharon,
Some find relief from migraines with vitamin B-2
Q. Thank you for writing about taking vitamin B-2 on a daily basis to prevent migraine headaches. I
Foreclosures up 30% from year ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite halts on new foreclosures by several major lenders, the number of
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Gambling supporters submit petition for vote on 5 casinos casinos
The issue is already generating opposition from several groups. CLEVELAND (AP) — A petition
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Howard W. Divelbiss, 54, of 206 S. Turner Road, Austintown,
A contest where all lose
Opinion: A contest where all lose EDITOR: I think in Mahoning County we could start up a new sport. Let’s
Drug sentencing
Drug sentencing WARREN — A Bazetta Township man was sentenced to two years in prison for growing
Stimulus money rejected
Stimulus money rejected COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford on Wednesday became the
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS LATE TUESDAY 5th—Ruby Wren $8.60$4.60$3.20 Smooth Lizzy $4.40$2.80
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Fed stimulus schedule stymies Ohio’s budget
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education’s aggressive schedule for infusing stimulus
NEW OHIO GAMING PLAN
NEW OHIO GAMING PLAN A look at Ohio’s latest casino gambling proposal that supporters hope will be
TOP TEN
TOP TEN Expansions Among metro areas with populations between 200,000 and 1 million, these had
TNT's 'Kitchen Witches' spoofs cooking shows
In our increasingly food-centric culture where The Food Network and cable cooking competitions like
Horror is real in 'Last House'
The violence is immediate, unflinching and relentless in “The Last House on the Left,” a movie of
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Comedian will banish the 'blue state' blues
Making people’s faces and stomachs hurt from laughing so hard is what comedian Steve Wilson is
Fascination with BDSM: Is it normal?
Dear Annie: I have discovered a fascination with some aspects of BDSM (bondage, dominance and
Dish drainer trays protect new cabinets
Dear Heloise: We have decided to remodel our home, with the bathroom being the first room. To save
Stay or go? Autoworkers having hard time deciding
DETROIT (AP) — Blue-collar workers at General Motors and Chrysler have about two weeks to make a
Captains of business should work with the White House
Editorial: Unlike some of the talking heads on radio and television who are driven mainly by ideology or
Cavaliers rally from 19 down to beat Clippers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter isn’t always insurmountable when LeBron
4 states surpass 10% rate of jobless
WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of states suffered double-digit unemployment rates in January,
Obama’s message lacks clarity
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Charles Dickens, who visited in 1842, described Washington as a “city of magnificent
OHIO
OHIO 2 hospital systems to trim 205 jobs CLEVELAND — Two Northeast Ohio hospital systems plan to
Heading off a crisis
Chicago Tribune: As if he didn’t have enough crises to deal with. Now President Barack Obama is
Did the United States learn anything from Japan’s financial crisis?
Opinion: TOKYO — The growing debate among U.S. policy-makers about nationalizing major American banks, once a
Administration urges Europe to spend more for stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warning that the global recession is deepening, the Obama administration on
Drug addiction is a health problem
Opinion: The Obama administration has confirmed an anticipated nominee to head the White House Office of
Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2009. There are 294 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, March 12, the 71st day of 2009. There are 294 days left in the year. On this date
Buzz grows for Cease to Exist
There’s something happening with local metal/rock act Cease to Exist. Even its bassist Ben Ilich
HBO, Mormons battle over ‘Big Love’ episode
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — HBO on Tuesday defended its plans to depict a sacred Mormon temple ceremony in
Jada Pinkett Smith opens private school
Jada Pinkett Smith opens private school LOS ANGELES — Jada Pinkett Smith is adding another title
Celtic Woman coming to Chevrolet Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday for the Celtic Woman: Isle of Hope tour, which
RATES Certificates of deposit
The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances
Police: Alabama killer was depressed about job issues
SAMSON, Ala. (AP) — Police say a gunman who killed 10 people and then himself was depressed about
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
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Market extends its gains as financial stocks lead
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors struggled but managed to turn Wall Street’s best performance this year
The show will go on at Victorian Players
YOUNGSTOWN — Now that they've got their bad luck out of the way, Victorian Players will reopen their
YWCA seeks entries from women for its annual juried art show
YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting entries for its Women Artists: A Celebration annual
if you go
if you go What: “The Kitchen Witches” Where: Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road,
‘THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT’
‘THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT’ Grade: C Director: Dennis Iliadis. Running time: 1 hour, 45
Report: U.S. health care is a liability
WASHINGTON (AP) — If the global economy were a 100-yard dash, the U.S. would start 23 yards behind
“It’s something you’d expect in Atlanta or your bigger cities but in a little town
Opinion: “It’s something you’d expect in Atlanta or your bigger cities but in a little town it puts a lot of
Shuttle launch tabled because of gas leak
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Hit by more valve trouble, NASA postponed the launch of space shuttle
Crisis hot lines face more calls, fewer resources
WASHINGTON — As more recession-racked people turn to crisis hot lines for help, more hot-line
Pendleton helps actress master role in SSLqStreetcarSSRq
Austin Pendleton’s interest in Tennessee Williams began five decades ago in Warren. To prepare
Jackets attempt to shed their losing tradition
COLUMBUS (AP) — As if it’s not enough to beat teams on the ice or in the standings, coach Ken
Germans seek answers after teen kills 16
FRANKFURT — In the aftermath of a school shooting in southern Germany that killed at least 16 people
Obama signs ‘imperfect’ budget bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a candidate, Barack Obama roundly criticized congressional earmarks, though he
Long-term, low-level ozone exposure can be lethal, study finds
Ozone pollution is a killer, increasing the yearly risk of death from respiratory diseases by 40
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD March 5 Assault:
Man pleads innocent in rape of 5-year-old
WARREN — Guy McFarland, 35, of Leavittsburg, has pleaded innocent to raping an unrelated 5-year-old
Baseball rally falls short; softball team suffers shutout
Youngstown State HARRISONBURG, Va. — The Youngstown State baseball team cut an 8-1 deficit to
Age bias complaints rise as older workers take hit
WASHINGTON (AP) — A record number of workers filed federal job-discrimination complaints last year,
Cardinals grounded
Streetsboro advances to battle Poland BOARDMAN — The Streetsboro High basketball team
Victims of Madoff remain skeptical
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Madoff’s expected guilty plea leaves many of his ruined investors worried
Despite resisting, man is rescued after plunging into Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) — An apparently distraught man jumped into Niagara Falls on Wednesday
Demjanjuk charged with 29,000 counts in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Retired Ohio auto worker John Demjanjuk was charged Wednesday with 29,000 counts of
JFS officials will attend hearings
The director plans to meet with local legislators to discuss the funding dilemma. SALEM —
Officials support work force council
County commissioners backed the council in a letter to state officials. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Pakistani officials detain opponents
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani government detained hundreds of political opponents and lawyers
Organ donations ‘pay it forward’
When Matthew Jones decided to donate a kidney to a stranger, the Michigan father of five had no
Bill would ban alcohol sales to teens in France
PARIS (AP) — A spot of Calvados, the apple brandy, in the bottle to help baby sleep. Champagne for
Fugitive to go on trial in wife’s death
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former international fugitive will go on trial next year in the cyanide death of
Hagan: We were hoodwinked
The lawmaker from Youngstown admitted he was embarrassed. COLUMBUS — A Democratic state
Library board purchases land for expansion of Canfield branch
CANFIELD — Library users could see an expansion of the Canfield Library within the next couple of
Court: Foul ball lawsuit is out
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld a trial judge’s decision to toss out of
Wednesday’s women’s games
Cleveland State 80, UIC 60 CLEVELAND — Third-seeded Cleveland State made 11-of-15 from three-point
CYBER-BULLYING
CYBER-BULLYING Prevention tips Some ways to help reduce or eliminate cyber-bullying, from I-SAFE
Pens, Blue Jackets face off
Pens, Blue Jackets face off The Columbus Blue Jackets, who are chasing their first Stanley Cup
Local
Local Special Olympics event this weekend AUSTINTOWN — In celebration of MRDD Awareness Month,
Dismissal of murder charges is sought
A wave of murder-charge dismissals has been sought by the prosecutor’s office. YOUNGSTOWN —
As economy falters, Obama approval falls
Respondents with incomes above $50,000 were the most pessimistic about the future of the economy.
New Middletown hires part-time patrolman
NEW MIDDLETOWN – Village council hired a new part-time patrolman when it met recently. Robert
ON TRIAL: Antonio Jackson enters Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for his trial Tuesday. He could
ON TRIAL: Antonio Jackson enters Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for his trial Tuesday. He could
Preparations continue to revive health department
The health department would include four part-time positions and one full time. SALEM — City
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Elizabeth Capp and Johnathon Perkins, Newton Falls, boy, March
NAMING NAMES: Defense lawyer John B. Juhasz writes names of key people in the Antonio Jackson murder
NAMING NAMES: Defense lawyer John B. Juhasz writes names of key people in the Antonio Jackson murder
The Vindicator/ William D. Lewis
The Vindicator/ William D. Lewis CYBERNET DISCUSSION: Liberty High School students, from left,
austintown schools
austintown schools Academic calendar The school board has approved changes to the 2009-10
Valley schools should receive $21 million with $10 million of it coming by the end of April.
Valley schools should receive $21 million with $10 million of it coming by the end of April.
SCHOOLS AND STIMULUS
SCHOOLS AND STIMULUS Money coming Local school districts will be getting more than $10 million
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