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Phantoms lose tough one at Chevy Centre

YOUNGSTOWN — Ahead 2-0 late in the second period, the Mahoning Valley Phantoms appeared to be well

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Art show at mall puts students’ talent in perspective

NILES — Call them emerging talents whose creativity is expressed in paintings, pencil sketches and

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No-kill shelter helps cats find new homes

YOUNGSTOWN — Hanna showed up on Maria Guyan’s doorstep looking for love and a warm place to sleep.

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Basketball season, at least for the fans, has come to an end at YSU

Basketball season, at least for the fans, has come to an end at Youngstown State University. It was

Mahoning library system focuses on saving

YOUNGSTOWN — Despite a recent purchase of land and the openings of two new branches, the Public

Tough times take toll on YMCA funding

WARREN — When the Warren/Trumbull County YMCA set a fundraising goal of $200,000 last November,

MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

monday SBlt Ruth Shrine 64, White Shrine of Jerusalem, will have its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

AARP 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. April 2 at Holiday Inn

FEDERATED CLUBS | Programs listed

WEDNESDAY • Youngstown Federation will have a noon luncheon at A La Cart Catering, 429 Lisbon St.,

GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

MONDAY • Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a program on decorative birdhouses. Geri Tarka,

Marsteller 60th is celebrated in California

LA MESA, Calif. — Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Marsteller, 935 Lakeview Drive, formerly of 566 Elm St.,

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Antrams to mark 60th anniversary during reception

COLUMBIANA — Friends and relatives are invited to a reception from 4 to 7 p.m. March 21 at Grace

King anniversary is celebrated at family dinner

LORDSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. King, 501 Salt Springs Road, were honored for their 65th wedding

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Mass and party honor Morans for 60th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — William and Jeanne Moran of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary by

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Baals are honored at reception on 60th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — An afternoon reception, which took place on Feb. 15 at Tippecanoe Country Club,

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YWCA seeks entries for art show

YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting entries for its Women Artists: A Celebration annual

300 Sisters in Red will have health fair

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in partnership with Humility of Mary

SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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

SENIOR MENU

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

Public invited to visit local Masonic lodges

All 518 Ohio Masonic lodges will open their doors to the public during an open house on Saturday.

Rotary reverse raffle to be fundraiser for area charitable service projects

The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay WORTH THE GAMBLE: Convinced that a grand prize of $3,000 will tempt

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Miller made his mark

Mark W. Miller owns more than three dozens pairs of suspenders, walks five miles a day and swears

Valley man preps dogs for police work

A former factory worker found his passion, which is training dogs. For Storm, searching for a

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Nominees being accepted for Conservation Farmer Awards

Five area finalists will be chosen from around the state. COLUMBUS — Nominations are being

LeBron leads Cavs to OT win over Kings, Central Division title

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are champions again, though not playing

Ex-champ wins bee after 18-round duel

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REGION

REGION Volt to be on display at chamber meeting YOUNGSTOWN — General Motors’ new electric car,

LOCAL

LOCAL Moffie earns recognition YOUNGSTOWN — Sam Moffie of Youngstown has earned honorable

YSU union chief placed on leave as criminal complaint surfaces on leave pending

Another employee told police she feels threatened by the leader of the classified workers union.

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VETERANS

VETERANS VA increases payment TOWSON, Md. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its

Five-star properties

Five-star properties The 2009 Mobil Travel Guide honored three of Steve Wynn’s Las Vegas

Belleek teapot perfect to use on St. Patrick’s Day

Belleek china is one of the best-known products of Ireland. Visitors and collectors have carried

Retirees can reap some tax savings

CHICAGO (AP) — Retirees reeling from the impact of the stock market’s ruinous slide can take some

Spacey to get arts award named for late senator

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is getting another honor. Spacey will

Frommer’s releases largest travel guide

Frommer’s releases largest travel guide HOBOKEN, N.J. — If you bought Frommer’s 12 best-selling

Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Marcus R. Stokes The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Poland Municipal Forest ‘clean-up crews’ take note: Fallen trees aren’t eyesores

Opinion: EDITOR: The Butler Woods (“Poland Municipal Forest”) is one of the last remnants of the natural

READY TO ROLL: Lou Manusour of Youngstown relaxes on a John Deere tractor, one of the stolen items

Aide charged with abuse

The nursing home resident suffered bruised hands. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury

To the bidders go the spoils: Police auction draws crowd

Authorities said the crowd even included one of the men who was sentenced in the theft ring.

A FLAIR FOR FARE

Big Daddy knows what’s best for Our Valley Cooks The closest most people get to food prepared

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Pete Patellis rolls 806, but hold the tartar sauce

John Bassetti \ Bowling As a financial analyst with Akron General Hospital, Pete Patellis

BIG (Ten) SURPRISE

Buckeyes dash Spartans’ hopes of getting No. 1 seed in tournament INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Seventh-

Anthropologist reflects on watching Wall Street

It all started with massive downsizing at AT&T. In the mid-1990s, Karen Ho was studying anthropology

A feast of cinema art

A feast of cinema art Although it’s easier than ever to see esoteric movies these days thanks

Celebrate women every month

Opinion: Think of your mother. Remember your precious strong, stern, determined, no-nonsense and yet gentle

Motherwell exhibition and lecture at the Hoyt

Motherwell exhibition and lecture at the Hoyt NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Although he was the youngest

Teen girl needs other interests besides boys

Dear Annie: I am a 17-year-old senior in high school. My boyfriend and I had been together for two

Medical care falls victim to recession

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The nation’s ailing economy is plunging the health care of millions of Americans

Harding on regional mission

Fred Williams scored 19 points while Angel Gonzalez made 10 rebounds in the Raiders’ 52-42

LAST MINUTE: Shaylee Mollica, a second-grader at the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, talks

Symphony makes changes for ’09-10

Each Pops concert features a Broadway performer. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Symphony

VICTORY TIMES TWO: The Rev. Lewis Macklin, 76th annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee primary

BEST BETS Cleveland film festival

Here are some “Best Bets” from this year’s slate of films at the Cleveland International Film

TEAPOT: This Irish Belleek teapot is marked with the black mark that indicates it was made between

garden ideas

garden ideas Uses for water Wild ways to get the maximum use of water in your gardening chores.

hUse what you have

hUse what you have Stop decorating and start un-decorating. That’s the advice Mark and Sally

Let the Y’town judges roll dice

Opinion: Youngstown’s municipal court judges have threatened to go to the Ohio Supreme Court to force city

Amweld retirees hoodwinked

Editorial: Amweld retirees hoodwinked What has happened to the retirees of Amweld Building Products, a

CURRENT PRICES

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

genealogy Other resources

According to Carol Willsey Bell, a local genealogist, many genealogical sources may be found in

Delta Queen docks

The steamboat once ran up and down the Mississippi River. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Banished

As economy tanks, med schools grow

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — You wouldn’t know there was an economic crisis the way the medical school

Sleek pet bed attaches to wall

Sleek pet bed attaches to wall Furniture designer Akemi Tanaka has elevated the pet bed, literally

Writing on the wall

Ready-made lettering makes rooms pop Homeowners can personalize their homes with phrases using

LIMELIGHT

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements SALEM — Joanne Morrison of Salem has been named one of McDonald’s

Coal-to-fuel plant holds great potential for the area

Opinion: Coal-to-fuel plant holds great potential for the area EDITOR: I am appalled by the lack of

Redneck Bank makes gains

If you’d like to earn 5.25 percent interest on your checkin’ account, you might be a redneck. The

Full transparency needed for agency on aging plans

Editorial: At least Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams won’t be ridiculed the way his predecessor, George M.

If You Go

If You Go What: The 33rd International Cleveland Film Festival When: Thursday–March29 Where:

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 17.72 .36 Avalon

‘All I Ever Wanted’

‘All I Ever Wanted’ Kelly Clarkson (RCA) Grade: A Kelly Clarkson has learned her lessons well.

Auditor general to probe manners contract

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State Auditor General Jack Wagner is getting involved in the flap over a

Author doesn’t overanalyze O’Connor

“Flannery: A Life of Flannery O’Connor” by Brad Gooch (Little Brown, $30) “The Catholic Novelist

AP’s chief discusses Sunshine Week, open-records laws

Tom Curley, president and CEO of The Associated Press, is one of the news media’s foremost advocates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s food safety system is a “hazard to public

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s food safety system is a “hazard to public health” and overdue for an

“NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show” (6 p.m., CBS): The madness can’t

“NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show” (6 p.m., CBS): The madness can’t begin until the

Live Grammy telecast to air a bit earlier in 2010

Live Grammy telecast to air a bit earlier in 2010 NEW YORK — The Grammys will be a bit earlier in

Plan to cut mortgage-interest deduction fuels fight

President Barack Obama’s budget threatens to cut a benefit many Americans view as practically a

World’s leading economies call for more financial regulation

HORSHAM, England (AP) — The world’s leading economies called Saturday for greater financial market

Today is Sunday, March 15, the 74th day of 2009. There are 291 days left in the year. On this date

Obama says he hasn’t tried out swings on daughters’ new play set

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has pushed the girls on their new swing set and made them

For the week ending March 7:

For the week ending March 7: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Handle with Care: A Novel” by Jodi Picoult

President: U.S. economy is sound

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday downplayed divisions between the U.S. and

African elephant born at San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — An African elephant has been born at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park.

Moderate Dems flex muscle, push liberal agenda to center

WASHINGTON (AP) — Moderate Democrats in Congress who built their ranks in November’s elections are

Shotgun pellets found in sick Calif. condor

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California condor brought to the Los Angeles Zoo for treatment of lead

ysu

ysu Baseball rained out HUNTINGTON, W.Va. SEmD The YSU baseball team will play a doubleheader

AIG agrees to restructure some bonuses

WASHINGTON (AP) — Insurance giant American International Group has agreed to Obama administration

Policy draws verbal attacks

CINCINNATI (AP) — Child welfare organizations and the American Civil Liberties Union are criticizing

Is Souter going or staying?

WASHINGTON (AP) — For a guy who often can’t wait to leave town and is said to be considering

Letting online friends know a gamer has died

NEW YORK (AP) — When Jerald Spangenberg collapsed and died in the middle of a quest in an online

Chaney HOF 2009 inductees

Chaney High School will induct 18 members into its Athletics Hall of Fame on April 24 at Antone’s

We’re a newspaper — the key word being news.

Opinion: We’re a newspaper — the key word being news. For some folks, the word means we report only the

Genealogist’s interest leads to helping others

Branching out Finding an old obituary in a family Bible sparked an interest in her roots.

Vindicator file photo

Vindicator file photo ST. PAT’S DAY WITH MIKE: There was a strong local contingent at the National

THIRD PLACE: Julia Miglets, 12, a seventh-grader representing Springfield Intermediate School, gets

St. Patrick’s parade

St. Patrick’s parade BOARDMAN — This is the 31st year for the Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day

Performances drive KSU’s ‘Streetcar’

CHAMPION — Kent-Trumbull Theater’s production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” lays bare the full

Osteoporosis drugs remain at center of growing controversy

Q. I am not yet 50, but my doctor says I have something called osteopenia, which could put me at

YOUTH FOOTBALL

YOUTH FOOTBALL Little Falcons need support Fanfare: I am writing to inform the people of

basketball

basketball Mahoning Valley Classic Tournament Held At Leonard Kirtz School (A celebration of

Patients struggle to pay for medicines

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dan Reif stocks plenty of low-cost store-brand cold remedies and pain relievers

YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball at Marshall, 1 p.m. Tuesday SEmD Baseball vs. Pitt at Eastwood

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St. Caucus, 7 p.m.

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Fusselman, 30, of 7055 state Route 7, Kinsman, and

TASTE TEST: Four lucky women were selected to dine with McCargo after he prepared pepper-crusted

Exhibition Baseball

Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog ATLANTA51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Houston FLORIDAEven-6NY Mets

TODAY

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

REALLY BIG SHOWS

REALLY BIG SHOWS Recent sellouts, near sellouts Recent shows at the Chevrolet Centre have

‘Witches’ casts fun spell at TNT

NILES — If you’re going through cutthroat kitchen rivalry withdrawal now that Bravo’s sublime “Top

RECIPE CHALLENGE \ Winners Our Valley Cooks, hosted at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, included a live cooking contest with local competitors. Nine cooks went head-to-head in pasta, entr e and

Pasta Winner of $500: Barbi Morell of Canfield, “Nam Thai Chi Chicken & Noodles” Other cooks:

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