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Youngstown police probe two shooting episodes
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating two shootings that occurred in the late hours of Thursday
Columbiana coroner rules suicide in 2008 shooting death
LISBON — Columbiana County Coroner Dr. William Graham Jr. said today he has ruled the death of a
Mayor will take pay cut, ask workers to do the same
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams is asking most city employees to work four fewer hours
Children’s museum changes name, director
YOUNGSTOWN — The Board of Trustees for Children’s Center for Science and Technology (previously The
Three nabbed after attempted McDonald’s robbery in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Two men and a juvenile were arrested early Friday after an attempted robbery was reported
It’s a birthday for Bunn Elementary
YOUNGSTOWN — Paul C. Bunn Elementary School has been educating children for 50 years, and the newest
Western Reserve bridge work to begin March 17
Traffic on Western Reserve Road at Interstate 680 in Boardman and Springfield townships will be
Office hours changing for Warren Income Tax Department
WARREN — Office hours have been modified for the Warren Income Tax Department, 418 Main Ave. S.W.
Pa. officials will file no charges in death of Youngstown man
PITTSBURGH — A western Pennsylvania prosecutor says no charges will be filed in the death of an Ohio
Celebrity chef Aaron McCargo Jr. will be at Mr. Anthony’s Saturday
BOARDMAN — Our Valley Cooks, a recipe contest featuring area residents, will be at Mr. Anthony’s,
Dinner at Saxon Club
Dinner at Saxon Club YOUNGSTOWN — Roast pork and sauerkraut dinners will be served from 11:30 to 3
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • William Penn Association, Branch 28, will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Boardman Eat’n
V&M delays decision on $1B expansion
The Youngstown-Girard location remains the company’s ‘preferred site’ for its major expansion, the
Lowellville gets a learning experience
The youthful Rockets saw a state-championship caliber program up close in a 69-36 loss to Berlin
Harding stands tall vs. Cleveland Heights
The Raiders shut down Ohio University recruit Reginald Keely to advance to the Div. I district
Next up: Pavlik vs. Mora in N. J.?
The middleweight boxing champion from Youngstown learned of the possible fight from a reporter.
Federal judge in Youngstown to step down July 3
Peter C. Economus will continue to hear cases on a part-time basis. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S.
Brown, Bowker NEO top players
JFK’s Nick Brown and Crestview’s Chelsea Bowker earned player of the year awards. After losing
Howland product in camp
Maurice Smith enters his first season in af2 after a successful open tryout. NILES — Maurice
Poland students don’t mind teacher’s pet project
POLAND — A.J. is the newest student at Poland North Elementary School, and he’s a big hit with his
Ex-health chief begins jail term for theft
The former health commissioner served on a separate public board. LISBON — Robert Morehead,
Panezich rated No. 5 in nation
Shot-putter Nick Panezich of the University of Tennessee track team is peaking just at the right
Pitt, Penn State trips on dockets
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State will make return trips to Pittsburgh and Penn State as part of their
Workshop’s message for Eagle Heights girls: Sky truly is the limit
Internet etiquette, successful relationships and more were on the workshop agenda. YOUNGSTOWN
Obama’s spending spree adds to deficit
Opinion: Before the ink was dry on the $787 billion American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, President Obama
‘RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN’
‘RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN’ Grade: C Director: Andy Fickman Running time: 1 hour, 28 minutes
GM to bypass loan installment
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. says its restructuring plan is starting to take hold, improving
if you go
if you go What: Maidens IV When: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Main Street Theater,
Reid plays his cards right, U.S. loses on Yucca Mountain
Editorial: Reid plays his cards right, U.S. loses on Yucca Mountain Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has
GOP criticism of Obama’s tax plan is hypocritical
Opinion: With President Barack Obama proposing to increase the top income tax rates for wealthy Americans,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Casper J. Rach Jr., 22, of 630 Blueberry Hill Drive, Canfield,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board retreat, 4 p.m., Best Western, 870
“People can’t even afford rent anymore. He can’t go on in this palace of
“People can’t even afford rent anymore. He can’t go on in this palace of denial.” Matt Weinstein
Today is Friday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2009. There are 293 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2009. There are 293 days left in the year. On this date
Dwayne Johnson showcases his screen presence.
Dwayne Johnson showcases his screen presence. Race to Witch Mountain is the first kids’ film
Disgraced Madoff goes directly to jail; bail revocation pleases duped investors
Disgraced Madoff goes directly to jail; bail revocation pleases duped investors The victims,
3 aid workers taken hostage in Darfur
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Armed men stormed an aid agency compound in Darfur and kidnapped three
Stambaugh Chorus to present concert
YOUNGSTOWN — The Stambaugh Chorus, under the direction of Hae-Jong Lee and accompanist Joo-Hwa Lee,
July hearing set for man on death row for 1986 murders
Experts will decide what tests to administer to gauge Lorraine’s mental abilities. WARREN —
Miley Cyrus Web site settles case with Pa.
Miley Cyrus Web site settles case with Pa. PITTSBURGH — A Tennessee marketing firm is giving
extension services | What they do
A sampling of some state extension programs and training topics: 4-H youth development Farm
Stockpile at Champion facility troubles waste district official
CHAMPION — After making a few visits to the Diversified Resources International facility on
U.S. tries to quell crisis
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Club-swinging police blocked the way out of Pakistan’s biggest city
Key questions to ask yourself on the river
Always ask yourself a few key questions before you make critical decisions at the poker table. In
Mountaineer entries
Mountaineer entries Saturday — 7 P.M. 1st—Purse $9,100, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up,
Reutimann leads the way
“You always have the danger. You think if things are going well [and] you have an off weekend, it’s
Cuts impact extension programs
COLUMBUS (AP) — Educators and agriculture advocates in Ohio and other farm belt states say budget
3 dealership execs arrested in car theft, embezzlement
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police have arrested three executives from a troubled western Nebraska car
Aluminum plant to close
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Signature Aluminum is closing its plant here because of a sinking economy. The
Murder charges dropped in 2 cases
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judges have dismissed cases against two men charged
The Vindicator
The Vindicator TRUMBULL CONCERN: Piles of steel swarf are shown at the rear of the Diversified
Bucs’ Monroe hits 3 homers in win
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Craig Monroe homered three times against his former team Thursday, powering
IMPROVEMENTS
IMPROVEMENTS Work to be done to city streets as part of a $761,961 project: PAVING AND GUARDRAIL
Indians’ Choo is healthy, happy
PHOENIX (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo is happy, healthy and hitting — to the delight of both of his teams.
School districts move to four-day weeks
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — With the nation’s school districts strapped for cash, more are considering a
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace James and Michelle Schmid, Edinburg, Pa., boy, March 11. Julie
Congressman Ryan is the man of the hour
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is at the top, or very near the top, of Gov. Ted Strickland’s list of lieutenant
School merger details
Tuition for 2009-10 Participating parishioner with one child: $2,100 Two children: $3,550
When helping hurts
Surging joblessness in Valley takes its toll on benefit providers YOUNGSTOWN — Unemployment
Approval of contract saves jobs at child support agency
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have approved a contract agreement with AFSCME Local 3577
When moving, detail contents on the box
Dear Heloise: I read a hint about moving boxes in the (Mansfield, Ohio) News Journal, and it seemed
Is her friend ‘James’ gay, or really interested?
Dear Annie: I enjoy reading your column, and now it is finally my turn to write. I am a 19-year-old
Now, protect farmers
Now, protect farmers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The Interior Department’s decision last Friday to
Jobless claims continue to climb
WASHINGTON (AP) — With layoffs spreading, the number of initial claims for jobless benefits rose
Judge rejects appeal by Delphi retirees
DETROIT (AP) — A bankruptcy judge has rejected an appeal by a group of Delphi Corp. salaried
Good news sends stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors have been clamoring for months for a bit of good news. On Thursday, they
A quick deal with Taliban unlikely
Opinion: There’s been a buzz in the media about whether talks with the Taliban are the key to peace in
Obama defends fiscal plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting misgivings, even in his own party, President Barack Obama mounted a
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK 10 8 7 u2 vQ J 7 wA K Q J 9 WEST EAST xA 3 2
Celtic sister act coming to area
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Celtic folk act Maidens IV — sisters Havilah, Heather, Abigail
Rosella refines its sound
Whether it’s paying an actual compliment or just sucking up, the members of Cleveland rock band
Man found guilty in robbery at school
WARREN — A jury deliberated two hours Thursday before finding Timothy R. Anderson guilty of
Site will let Ohioans draw voting districts
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new Web site will let Ohioans try their hand at redrawing the state’s
NASA aims for Sunday shuttle launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is replacing some space shuttle connections in hopes of plugging a
AUTO RACING GLANCE This weekend’s events
NHRA ACDelco Gatornationals Gainesville, Fla. Schedule: Today, qualifying, 11:30 a.m. (Saturday,
Struthers doubles its jail fee
STRUTHERS — The per diem fee for people who chose to serve their time in the city jail after being
Safety gets priority in drag racing
After two drag-racing deaths, the sport is looking for safety innovations. When budding NHRA
JUdge PETER C. economus | Profile
JUdge PETER C. economus | Profile Education: The Ohio State University, 1961-62; Youngstown State
Diocese picks site for school merger
Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Joseph’s will combine for 2009-10 at the Norquest Boulevard
STEEL SWARF
STEEL SWARF What is it? Steel swarf is shavings produced in a steel machining operation that
Youngstown awards pact for work on streets, sewers
The city is receiving 69 percent of the project’s cost through a grant. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Space station averts collision with debris
WASHINGTON (AP) — The crew of the international space station had a close call with space junk
Iraqi court convicts man who threw shoes at Bush
BAGHDAD (AP) — A court convicted an Iraqi journalist of assault Thursday for hurling his shoes at
Dutch police arrest 7 suspected of planning attack in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch police on Thursday arrested seven people suspected of preparing a terrorist
Vaccines save lives
Opinion: Vaccines save lives EDITOR: I am a mother with two boys, 51‚Ñ2 and 21‚Ñ2, both of whom were
Mechanical problems force helicopter to ditch
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland (AP) — Canadian rescuers searched freezing waters for 16 missing people
W. Va. knocks off Pitt, 74-60
NEW YORK (AP) — DeJuan Blair spent most of Thursday night sitting on the bench, mired in foul
Commission wants district to borrow more from itself
The district treasurer said other school funds could be used instead of state money.
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County voted to buy a lot for
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County voted to buy a lot for
Jamelle Cornley leads Penn St. past Hoosiers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jamelle Cornley used his pregame speech to convey his emotions about making the
Sharon officials mull use of grant
SHARON, Pa. — The city is going to decide how best to use a $67,236 federal grant earmarked for the
Thursday’s Basketball Scores
Thursday’s Basketball Scores men TOURNAMENT Atlantic 10 Conference Quarterfinals Duquesne
Warren man indicted in shooting deaths
Michael Ahladis faces a long prison term if convicted on all charges. WARREN — A man who
Texas governor rejects $555M
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced Thursday he turned down $555 million of federal
Kent ousted from MAC tourney; B.G., Buffalo, Ball St. in semifinals
CLEVELAND — Max Boudreau scored 13 points and Calvin Betts had 11 points and 18 rebounds to lead
Tax deadline today in Mahoning County
Tax deadline today in Mahoning County YOUNGSTOWN — Today is the last day to pay first-half
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games Utah 112, Indiana 100 New York 120, Milwaukee 112 San Antonio 100, Charlotte
Jackets get a big win over Pens in shootout
COLUMBUS (AP) — Antoine Vermette has never missed the playoffs. The Columbus Blue Jackets have never
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