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East Judson Avenue shooting leaves two men hospitalized
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men were injured in a shootout near the 200 block of East Judson Avenue. about 2:30
John Umble wins his second Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee
YOUNGSTOWN — John Umble has done it again. The grand champion of the 2007 Vindicator Regional
Some 3,000 people attend auction of recovered items
BOARDMAN – Chris Roman knew there would be a crowd at the Western Reserve Auction Center on Saturday
Animal shelter proposal stirs New Castle neighbors
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An animal welfare group wants to build a shelter on 20 wooded acres in the city.
Bazetta business trains police dogs
For Storm, searching for a tennis ball is fun. Biting someone wearing a protective arm sleeve is a
Chevy Center on a roll but moving forward carefully
YOUNGSTOWN — It was the busiest six-week period in the history of the Chevrolet Centre. It started
Lodge seeks members
Lodge seeks members YOUNGSTOWN — Tommy Warren Lodge 5, Supreme Council of America, Ancient and
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS • Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
Revelers make early dash toward St. Patrick’s Day
YOUNGSTOWN — If someone had described to you the scene at the Rust Belt Brewing Co. at the B&O
Mayor will take 10% pay cut
Youngstown’s mayor says concessions are needed from most city workers to avert layoffs. He also
YSU brass gives up pay raises to aid students
The campus community will be asked to voluntarily contribute to the fund. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Ryan seeks probe of pension fund for Amweld retirees
Retirees are being charged for coverage even though the company canceled benefits. NILES — U.S.
Business owner: YPD refused to respond
Officers said the man did not supply enough information to complete the report. YOUNGS-TOWN —
Shorthanded goal sends Phantoms to a 9-2 blowout
Mahoning Valley’s Stefan Salituro and Cullen Lundholm responded to two Traverse City goals with
Diocese forgoes combining St. Luke, St. Nicholas schools
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Luke School in Boardman and St. Nicholas School in Struthers will remain separate
Bee day arrives for region’s best spellers
The winner of today’s bee will advance to national competition in May. YOUNGSTOWN — It is a
Various vendors spring forth for bazaar in Salem
SALEM — Today is the big day at the bazaar. People who work or who have children may not have made
LeBron’s 34-13-10 winner for Cavaliers
PHOENIX (AP) — LeBron James had won in every building in the NBA, except the US Airways Center in
OSU bounces Badgers with late-game flurry
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Big Ten’s best-shooting team can play defense, too. Evan Turner scored 19
Brantley settling in with Indians
The outfielder was the player to be named in the CC Sabathia trade. GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) —
Buffalo will play for MAC title
CLEVELAND (AP) — As the pep band blared the school’s fight song and Buffalo’s fans screamed, Bulls
Youngstown police probe shootings
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating two shootings that occurred in the late hours of Thursday
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven P. Held Sr., 52, of 46 Kirk St., Canfield, and
Potluck dinners save money, add human exchange
COLUMBUS (AP) — The spread was lavish: corned beef and cabbage, meatloaf smothered in gravy, spinach
Brick tied to vampire beliefs
ROME (AP) — An archaeological dig near Venice has unearthed the 16th-century remains of a woman with
Speech tourney leaves him speechless
Opinion: There are tournaments in life other than those in the field of sports. Last month I attended a
Suicide attacks lead to call for security review
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top leadership called Friday for a review of government security measures
Obama exudes optimism on future of economy
But little solid evidence suggests an end to the severe recession is in sight. WASHINGTON (AP) —
nation
nation Bellotti stepping down as Oregon coach EUGENE, Ore. — Mike Bellotti is stepping down as
Is Brown a falling star after abuse allegations?
NEW YORK — More than a month after the assault that left Rihanna bloodied and bruised, the situation
Passport security flaws found
WASHINGTON (AP) — Using phony documents and the identities of a dead man and a 5-year-old boy, a
Underground classics writer dies
He was called a comic genius worthy of Voltaire among his compromised peers. NEW YORK (AP) —
Congress keeps pay increase this year; forgoes 2010 hike
Editorial: Anyone who followed the debate Tuesday in the U.S. Senate would have been impressed by the
Official: 3 conspired in Smith’s death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anna Nicole Smith’s lawyer-turned-boyfriend and two doctors conspired to provide
Tax evaders, count Switzerland out
Swiss banks hold an estimated $2 trillion in foreign money. GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s days as a
Charges to use Ohio Turnpike to go up Oct. 1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Higher tolls are indeed down the road for many drivers using the Ohio Turnpike.
news shows \ Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Lawrence Summers, director of the
Today is Saturday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2009. There are 292 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2009. There are 292 days left in the year. On this date
10 children drink wiper fluid at Arkansas day-care center
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Ten children at a day-care center drank windshield wiper fluid after a
Jackson’s concerts sell out
Jackson’s concerts sell out LONDON — Tickets for Michael Jackson’s 50 London concerts sold out
Obama launches journey to destruction
Opinion: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” said Confucius. But a journey of whatever
Mourners pay respects to slain Illinois pastor
MARYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — The widow of a pastor killed in mid-sermon urged mourners to reject hate and
Watkins makes plea to Clinton for help in Hoerig case
The prosecutor said limits on Brazilians’ coming into the United States should be considered.
‘Octomom’ adds fuel to embryo debate
Opinion: BOSTON — I hate to revisit Nadya Suleman, the woman so charmingly dubbed “octomom” by the tabloids.
Still much to unravel in Madoff case
NEW YORK (AP) — By all accounts, Bernard Madoff isn’t talking. And his wife, his sons, his brother
Business news digest
REGION The Mobile Store to open in Hubbard HUBBARD — The Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce will
Talk to kids about ‘sexting’
Editorial: The (Massillon) Independent: Parents who haven’t talked to their children about a teen trend known
No charges filed in Youngstown man’s death
PITTSBURGH — A western Pennsylvania prosecutor says no charges will be filed in the death of an Ohio
Recession helps AT&T with labor contracts
NEW YORK (AP) — AT&T Inc., the largest employer of union labor in the country, is renegotiating
“Will Ferrell: You’re Welcome America. A Final Night With George Bush” (9 p.m.,
“Will Ferrell: You’re Welcome America. A Final Night With George Bush” (9 p.m., HBO): Brace yourself
China shows concern over U.S. Treasury holdings
BEIJING (AP) — China’s premier didn’t say it in so many words, but the implied warning to Washington
Buffett received $175,000 in SSRq08
NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s second-richest man, Warren Buffett, wasn’t even the highest-paid
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday news shows
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Casey Malone will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to
Making it big ... Pryslezz
There’s a seriousness captured in the picture of Youngstown native Anthony “Pryslezz” (pronounced
Foreclosure-prevention plan stalls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Disagreement among Senate Democrats over how many struggling homeowners should
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ 10 6 5 uK Q 10 7 4 vK 8 wA Q The bidding has
Contact with half sister brings up old wounds
Dear Annie: When I was younger, my mother revealed to me that I have a half sister as a result of an
New Castle eligible for federal aid
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The city is eligible for $122,717 in federal stimulus money for the police
Emergency personnel ‘knew they were going up the stairs to save lives they couldn’t
Emergency personnel ‘knew they were going up the stairs to save lives they couldn’t save. They knew
SEPT. 11 FACTS
SEPT. 11 FACTS On Sept. 11, 2001, planes hijacked by terrorists crashed into both World Trade
Recession takes a toll on imports and exports
Recession takes a toll on imports and exports WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit plunged in
Net result: Brown lifts JFK past Windham
WARREN — Before the season began Warren JFK coach Bruce Timko made a promise to his 6-foot-7 senior
TODAY
TODAY 10:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: New Zealand Open. 11 a.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: America East
KINGS OF THE COURT
YCS bedevils McDonald to win its first district crown STRUTHERS — Survive and advance.
Sex abuse has cost church $2.6 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — The price for failing to rein in predatory clergy keeps rising for the U.S. Roman
4 charged after attempted robbery
BOARDMAN — Two men and two juveniles were arrested Friday after an attempted robbery was reported at
Milwaukee, Green Bay advance to Horizon women’s title game
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Traci Edwards and Ashley Imperiale each scored 24 points to help Wisconsin-
Unity at N. Ireland funeral
Unity at N. Ireland funeral BANBRIDGE, Northern Ireland — Thousands of Protestants and Catholics
Jury finds man guilty of 80 charges in serial shootings, slayings
PHOENIX (AP) — A former janitor was convicted Friday of murdering six people and attacking 19 others
Auction of seized items
Auction of seized items BOARDMAN — In the market for a five-person hot tub to ease the winter
For kidney patient, her patience may finally pay off
Foster’s blood has been cleansed of antibodies that prevented her transplant Jan. 12.
Soup City plays gritty, rallies to win district
The Campbell Memorial Red Devils won their second district title in four years, dropping Waterloo
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog ST. LOUIS51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Atlanta BostonEven-6BALTIMORE
House delays vote on budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio House has called off floor sessions again next week as members try to sort
Judge: More information must be given to defense lawyers
Not all information was given to defense lawyers in a Wellsville murder case. LISBON — A
Kennedy Cath. in Western final
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Kennedy Catholic took an early lead and used the foul line to defeat Sewickley
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games L.A. Lakers 102, San Antonio 95 Cleveland 119, Phoenix 111 Friday’s Games
Boardman Rotary changes format for breakfast
A pancake-eating contest is set for March 28. BOARDMAN — After more than 20 years, Boardman
Suspect arrested in murder probe
YOUNGSTOWN — A local man has been arrested in the murder investigation of a 29-year-old West Judson
Paul C. Bunn Elementary School to mark 50th year
YOUNGSTOWN — Paul C. Bunn Elementary School has been educating children for 50 years, and the newest
Japan warns N. Korea over launch
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — An angry Japan hinted Friday it could down an incoming North Korean
East Ohio service will not be cut off
A state agency is trying to reassure Dominion East Ohio customers that they still will have natural
New witness statements surprise defense lawyer
The trial pertains to a homicide that occurred more than 31‚Ñ2 years ago. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Marshall quiets YSU bats; softball team snaps skid
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. — Four Marshall pitchers combined to throw a five-hit shutout as the Thundering
LaBrae upsets Falls in Division III final
HOWLAND — It only seemed fitting that the game’s smallest player, 5-foot-6 freshman Matt Szarody of
A Treasure is found at pet-rescue center
Dear Heloise: Three weeks ago, I found my Treasure at a pet-rescue center. Treasure is a 6-month-old
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