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Youngstown Christian, JFK set for basketball showdown
On Feb. 7, the Youngstown Christian High boys basketball team went on the road and romped past
Moore of Boardman, Halfhill of Canfield lead All-Ohio honorees
As expected, juniors Darryce Moore of Boardman and Jillian Halfhill of Canfield received the highest
Large Leprechauns bypass brew
NILES — The demands of preseason camp may put a crimp in the St. Patrick’s Day revelry of Mahoning
New Castle woman charged with thefts from St. Vitus Church
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The wife of a man accused of stealing money and gift cards from St. Vitus Church
Cordray says Youngstown AG office will remain open
YOUNGSTOWN — Despite a change in leadership, the Ohio Attorney General’s satellite office in
Liberty police looking for man who robbed convenience store
LIBERTY — Township police are still looking for a man who ran off with cigarettes from a local
First Place offers new loan programs with Treasury funding
WARREN — First Place Financial Corp. is offering new loan programs with $72.9 million it received
Hubbard police looking for man, woman involved in robbery
HUBBARD — City police are still looking for a man and woman believed to have robbed a Hubbard woman
Warren man charged with attempting to rob city convenience store
WARREN — Police have charged a Homewood Avenue Southeast man with robbery for trying to steal money
Warren woman sues Bristol School District
WARREN — A city woman has filed a lawsuit against the Bristol School District and one of its bus
Judge allows second DNA test for Champion man charged with rape
WARREN — The judge presiding over the rape case against Martin E. Warren of Champion has allowed the
Teen charged in assault in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A teenager has been charged with aggravated assault after a fight at the Little
Poland Village Council meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday
POLAND — Village Council meets with its caucus at 7 p.m. Tuesday and the regular meeting at 7:30
Forum files for Chapter 11
Forum Health and its affiliated entities today filed to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
ANTIQUE SHOWS • Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., Warren, will have its 47th
Art gallery exhibit at mall puts students’ talent in perspective
The exhibit will run through March 23. NILES — Call them emerging talents whose creativity is
Penguins gain valuable points in NHL Eastern Conference race
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chris Kunitz lost a goal and a hat trick he insists he didn’t deserve. The two
Library in a bind after loss of $335K
When fall rolls around, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County may need to cut the
Buckeyes fall to Purdue, 65-61, in Big Ten title game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue finally lived up to its billing. The Boilermakers, the preseason
Economy takes toll on YMCA fundraising
The board chairman said he is still pleased with the results. WARREN — When the
Unlucky bounce spills Phantoms; North Stars rally for 3-2 victory
Mahoning Valley dropped its second straight game to Traverse City at the Chevrolet Centre. “I put
Weathersfield to continue with transit service
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township residents will be able to continue taking advantage this year
OSU in field, with Xavier, CSU and Zips
Xavier is a No. 4 seed, while the Buckeyes are No. 8. Akron and Cleveland State picked up No. 13
AT&T calls for ending phone book white pages
The phone book dropped off on the doorstep may be smaller next year. AT&T plans to eliminate the
Wis.-Green Bay completes perfect Horizon season
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin-Green Bay coach Matt Bollant and senior guard Kati
Caution urged on Boardman ambulance plan
Under the chief’s plan, the fire department would run its own ambulance service. BOARDMAN —
Division title isn’t enough for Cavs
CLEVELAND (AP) — On his way off the floor, LeBron James stopped to admire the brand new banner
CLAWS AND EFFECT
Cat Ladies Society benefits families as well as felines YOUNGSTOWN — Hanna showed up on Maria
Wood pitches scoreless inning, but Indians lose
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Kerry Wood worked one scoreless inning for Cleveland before the Milwaukee
Dr. Bruce book signing
Dr. Bruce book signing YOUNGSTOWN — Local author and longtime Youngstown educator Dr. Martha Bruce
Fast Park, an off-site airport parking company, says 66 percent of its business and leisure travel
Fast Park, an off-site airport parking company, says 66 percent of its business and leisure travel
FLYING A FLAG: Kerrie Lightner of Austintown waves a flag to get into the spirit at the annual St.
FLYING A FLAG: Kerrie Lightner of Austintown waves a flag to get into the spirit at the annual St.
hPARADE PARTICIPANT: Kelly Pavlik waves from atop a humvee-limousine as it rolls down Market Street
hPARADE PARTICIPANT: Kelly Pavlik waves from atop a humvee-limousine as it rolls down Market Street
Dollars from dirt: Recession gardening takes root
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — With the recession in full swing, many Americans are returning to their
PACKED WITH PEOPLE: The crowd at the 31st annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade
PACKED WITH PEOPLE: The crowd at the 31st annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday
Madoff is in behind bars, but the Madoffs are still flush
Editorial: Madoff is in behind bars, but the Madoffs are still flush Bernard Madoff is done living a life of
“I understand that you want to make finance entertaining, but it’s not a ...
Opinion: “I understand that you want to make finance entertaining, but it’s not a ... game.” Jon Stewart
GE stock: Bargain or a bad choice?
WASHINGTON (AP) — General Electric Co. was long trusted as the gold standard of safe investing.
Today is Monday, March 16, the 75th day of 2009. There are 290 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, March 16, the 75th day of 2009. There are 290 days left in the year. On this date
Boys, Bobbins and Beer
Sewing circle stitches together male friendships The men range in age from 23 to a few weeks shy
Rocker finds Motown inspiring
DETROIT (AP) — Sam Roberts and John Rich have found inspiration in all kinds of places during their
Hefner’s former girlfriend heads for the beaches
NEW YORK — Bridget Marquardt has hundreds of bikinis. She needs them for her new show, “Bridget’s
Voting rights have gone wrong
Opinion: WASHINGTON, — During Reconstruc-tion, Mississippi created a “shoestring” congressional district,
Spring teams are home
Basketball season, at least for the fans, has come to an end at Youngstown State University. It was
Huron County has the worst jobless rate in the state
NORWALK, Ohio (AP) — Ask George McCowan about how tough it is to find work in an area where nearly
Prelate defends abortion for girl, 9
VATICAN CITY (AP) — An influential prelate said Brazilian doctors didn’t deserve excommunication for
Billy Graham’s grandson to lead famed megachurch
A widely-known megachurch founded by an architect of the religious right and seen as a national
‘The Godfather’: A guide to foreign policy
Opinion: The other night I flipped on the television looking for an NBA game. But when the picture came up,
Will market rally stick or disappear?
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors have seen this before. Since the bear market began in late 2007, the Dow
Talking out our disputes
Opinion: Talking out our disputes EDITOR: The front page of the March 10 local section featured an
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): Beware of cuddly cats. On the latest edition of
“House” (8 p.m., Fox): Beware of cuddly cats. On the latest edition of “House,” a nursing-home
Looking back not always a good thing
Opinion: The Obama White House is focused on the present and the future, but on some parts of Capitol Hill,
NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: Afro Ninja: Destiny (2008): What do you get when you cross one of Bruce Lee’s
Doubters are rejected: Harding gets rematch
The Raiders’ second-straight district championship earned a Cleveland trip. WARRENSVILLE
Doctors curing peanut allergy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have the first evidence that life-threatening peanut allergies may be
Inside/More college basketball
X”Take On Todor” NCAA men’s basketball contest form, C4 XPurdue, the preseason favorite in the Big
h6-year-old boy has IQ higher than Einstein’s
h6-year-old boy has IQ higher than Einstein’s LOVELAND, Ohio — Pranav Veera can recite the names
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
WASHINGTON — American International Group is set to pay $450 million of bonuses to employees of the
Nero’s Legacy
kovach@vindy.com Her basketball playing days over, Lowellville native focuses on her career
Despite ‘mess,’ White House remains optimistic about economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy is fundamentally sound despite the temporary “mess” it’s in, the White
More lack health insurance in Ohio
Fewer Ohio children lack health insurance than did four years ago, but the number of working-age
Fired chief justice to be reinstated
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan agreed today to reinstate a fired chief justice, a government
Springer’s bawdy TV show moving to fancy ’hood
Springer’s bawdy TV show moving to fancy ’hood NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Connecticut’s Gold Coast, a
Another Sheik show may be Broadway bound
With Broadway’s “Spring Awakening,” Duncan Sheik transformed himself from lite-rock crooner (”Barely
Retailers demand price cuts from food manufacturers
Retailers, who begrudgingly went along when food makers pushed up prices to recoup record-high
Ex-rebels lead in election returns
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s former guerrillas, behind the bespectacled, moderate
2 pedestrians arrested
2 pedestrians arrested YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested two people after they found them walking in
Supreme Court bats 500
Supreme Court bats 500 Miami Herald: At first blush, the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Tuesday
Ethnic churches closed in downsizing plan
CLEVELAND (AP) — Parishes that have traditionally served northeast Ohio’s eastern European community
Church criticizes former ruling party
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church launched an unusually harsh criticism of the
jIRISH TUNES: Members of the Red Hackle Pipe and Drum Corps of Cleveland, outfitted in kilts, play
jIRISH TUNES: Members of the Red Hackle Pipe and Drum Corps of Cleveland, outfitted in kilts, play
Bomb kills 4 U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — A roadside bomb killed four American soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday — new
Habitat program adjusts to economy
TROY, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. recession has slowed construction at Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit
Complaints about fixed-rate gas rising
COLUMBUS (AP) — A newspaper analysis of records has found a 33 percent increase in complaints from
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Miami 140, Utah 129, 3OT Minnesota 108, Charlotte 100 Chicago 97, New Orleans
Domestic dispute leaves 5 people shot to death
MIAMI — An enraged, estranged Miami husband opened fire at a birthday party early Sunday, killing
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball Favorite Odds Underdog FLORIDA 51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2 Washington Boston Pick’em
Private investors reviewing terms for government credit-revival plan
WASHINGTON — The government’s signature effort to revive the consumer credit markets is expected to
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Bazetta trustees will meet with the communities of Cortland, Mecca and Green about
Irish on parade
The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured some 170 units on a warm, sunny afternoon.
columbiana COUNTY
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Bonnie McKarns, 975 W. Pershing St., Salem, v. Joseph McKarns,
GO GREEN: Taking the theme of “Go Green” of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in
GO GREEN: Taking the theme of “Go Green” of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boardman on Sunday to
A MESSAGE: Aaron McCullough, 7, of Struthers sends out a message in chalk, complete with a shamrock,
A MESSAGE: Aaron McCullough, 7, of Struthers sends out a message in chalk, complete with a shamrock,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL OTN Performance — Babe Ruth team has a 15U and a 13U opening. Call (330) 398-1560.Stark-
st. patrick’s day parade Trophy winners
TROPHY WINNERS Debbie and Tom Muccio of the American Judging Association judged some 170 units
The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured some 170 units on a warm, sunny afternoon.
The 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured some 170 units on a warm, sunny afternoon.
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Bridget Galiardo, Youngstown, boy, March 15. Tara and
Largest arts trust cuts budget 25%
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Investment losses are forcing the world’s richest arts institution to cut its
Latest arson reignites fear in Pa. town
COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) — The latest deliberately set fire in Coatesville has reignited the fears of
Teen and dad are too close
Dear Annie: I have been married for six years and have a 16-year-old stepdaughter. (She actually
Dryer can remove wrinkles from vinyl tablecloths, too
Dear Heloise: Can you please tell me how to get the fold wrinkles out of a vinyl tablecloth? I have
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