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Youngstown Christian falls in regional final
CANTON — Youngstown Christian lost to Lutheran East, 57-47, in the boys Division IV regional
Fire destroys Springfield Township home
SPRINGFIELD — Firefighters from Springfield, Beaver, New Middletown and the Western Reserve Joint
Law enforcement encourages Hubbard kids to stay drug free
HUBBARD — Members of the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team spent a light day at St. Patrick
Forum launching effort so save itself
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health is launching a major campaign Monday in an effort to secure help in
Afternoon shift at GM Lordstown to be laid off March 30, not April 6
LORDSTOWN — The afternoon shift at the General Motors’ assembly plant is being laid off a week
Lawsuit filed to remove Brookfield school board member
WARREN — Brookfield citizens are taking a second shot at removing Brookfield School Board member
Area Agency on Aging moving its offices from Youngstown to Eastwood Mall
NILES — The Area Agency on Aging District 11 will leave downtown Youngstown and move its
Trumbull man gets life prison sentence for killing his girlfriend last June
WARREN — Dozens of family members of Tricia W. Wade listened as the woman’s mother and brother told
Youngstown man faces charges for having reported stolen vehicle in his possession
YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man will face charges after police “discovered” a reportedly stolen van in
State budget plan could hurt career tech education
YOUNGSTOWN — Changes in state education funding in Gov. Ted Strickland’s proposed biennial budget
Campbell police question three for shooting out car windows in the city
CAMPBELL — Police are trying to determine why three people spent several hours shooting out windows
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • The Gourmet Group of the Youngstown Branch of the American Association of
Neshannock baseball player doing well after freak accident
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Neshannock High School baseball player who was injured during a scrimmage
Amweld admits error, restores retirees’ insurance
A congressman and a retiree aren’t satisfied with Amweld’s remedy for former workers. Amweld
Hoop dreams: YCS one step from state
The Eagles’ basketball success is the result of 34 years’ worth of work at Youngstown Christian.
Cut salaries soon or face layoffs, Williams warns unions in letter
Youngstown firefighters aren’t being asked to take the 10-percent pay cut. YOUNGSTOWN — In a
Eastern Gateway college gets $1.9M federal boost
A nursing program will be the first to be offered by the joint educational effort for counties in
Indoor keeps athletes on track
More than 50 area athletes will compete in Saturday’s state indoor track meet. BOARDMAN —
Phantoms in St. Louis for 2 games
The Phantoms are striving for home-ice advantage in the postseason. The race for supremacy of
Turning 104, she’s healthy, happy, witty
NORTH LIMA — “I tell everybody I’m four,” said Mildred Arwilla Brant with a laugh. Mildred, 104
Hubbard officials weigh cutting streets position
HUBBARD — City officials may be eliminating a position and cutting back on work hours for another
Teaching finer points of coverage
This is the 32-year-old’s first year in coaching after a productive career at Miami (Fla.)
Repo rage: Car owner accused of wielding gun, taking truck
WARREN — Things didn’t go quite the way you see on television for a repo man from Bath, Ohio, who
Driveway rust can be cleaned
Dear Heloise: I have small, circular rust spots all over my driveway, caused by the iron in a
Despite protection, she acquired an STD
Dear Annie: I am a 22-year-old single woman and was in an exclusive relationship with “Matt” for six
Game time Regional final
Game time Regional final YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN (21-3) vs. LUTHERAN EAST (22-2) When: 7:30 p.m.
Cleveland loses again, to Brewers, 7-5
PHOENIX (AP) — Manny Parra allowed three runs, five hits and two walks over four innings, but the
Economic woes not new to Youngstown
Opinion: Because Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams spoke in great detail during and after a recent chamber
Salem switches date of parade
SALEM — The city’s annual parade is going Italian. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is going to
Man charged in murder, assault cases
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old South Bruce Street man on
Johnson dreaming Final Four
Lindsay Johnson, a 5-foot-11 senior guard for the California (Pa.) University women’s basketball
Man indicted in child-rape case
WARREN — A Trumbull County grand jury indicted a 35-year-old Leavittsburg man on a charge of raping
Eastgate tentatively OKs using federal funds for South Ave., Glenbridge
YOUNGSTOWN — The tentative approval of $1.5 million in federal stimulus money for road paving and
Woman pleads guilty to child endangering
WARREN — A Farmdale woman has received a three-year jail term after pleading guilty a second time
Niles OKs separating students in grades K-5
Sites for the new elementary buildings have not been determined. NILES — The days of
Exhibition Baseball
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Officials give update on school project
The target date for the completion of the new school is December 2010. BROOKFIELD — School
Boardman police alert elderly residents about scam
Two elderly township residents reported being victims of the scam within the last week.
Man faces drug charges
WARREN — A Pleasant Valley Road man faces charges of cocaine trafficking and cocaine possession
Nations won’t recognize new Madagascar leader
Nations won’t recognize new Madagascar leader MBABANE, Swaziland — Southern African nations
Both vulnerable. West deals.
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THE OLD DAYS: Mildred Brant, 104 today, poses in front of the then new Ford Roadster just after she
THE OLD DAYS: Mildred Brant, 104 today, poses in front of the then new Ford Roadster just after she
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday United Local school board special work session, 8 a.m., high school library.
Bailout plea
Bailout plea Saving jobs Details on a request by Denman Tire Corp. for federal stimulus aid:
Make-A-Wish tickets
Make-A-Wish tickets YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets are still available for the third annual Make-A-Wish
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT An item in B2 Metro Digest on Tuesday reversed the status of two men indicted for
Cavaliers survive Blazers in overtime
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his 24th career triple-
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games Boston 112, Miami 108, OT Portland 95, Indiana 85 Charlotte 104, Sacramento
Actress died of brain hemorrhage
NEW YORK — The cause of actress Natasha Richardson’s death was an epidural hematoma caused by blunt-
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Panel fines Dann $1,000; grand jury probe continues
The commission declined to refer his case to a criminal prosecutor. COLUMBUS — Though the
Autistic teen’s murder case poses judicial challenges
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Sky Walker watches recordings of “The Price is Right” over and over again on a TV
Mountaineer entries
Mountaineer entries Saturday — 7 P.M. 1st—Purse $10,900, Maiden Claiming $10,000-$8,000, 3 yo’s
Report: N. Korea detains 2 from U.S.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Two American journalists were missing today after they were reportedly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates on 30-year mortgages plunged this week to the lowest level since
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates on 30-year mortgages plunged this week to the lowest level since January,
Stewart, Schumacher glimpse Army life
FORT KNOX, Ky. (AP) — You’d think since Tony Stewart doesn’t blink while going 180 mph at NASCAR
Blickensderfer keying for Kenseth’s rebirth
Let’s start with the name. Everybody else does. “People just call me Blick,” Drew Blickensderfer
F1 drivers shedding weight for new season
MADRID (AP) — Formula One’s new rules are forcing even the drivers to adopt a more aerodynamic
Today is Friday, March 20, the 79th day of 2009. There are 286 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, March 20, the 79th day of 2009. There are 286 days left in the year. On this date
It’s better to invest in a local company than pay plant-closing benefits to workers, an
It’s better to invest in a local company than pay plant-closing benefits to workers, an official
Purported cartel leader arrested
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A purported top leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel was in police custody
Seven die in crash of army plane into apartments in Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A small army plane slammed into an apartment building in an upscale
Appeals board says no to Go Go
Spotlight, truck sign deemed violations AUSTINTOWN — Appeals from The Go Go Cabaret on two
Probe reveals allegations of cage fighting at school
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas school system was rocked by allegations Thursday that staff members at an
Congress imposes steep taxes on bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting swiftly, the Democratic-led House approved a bill Thursday to slap
Best bets on TV
“Everybody Hates Chris” (8 p.m., The CW): There’s more trouble for our pal on “Everybody Hates
Regional, national news briefs
REGION Ryan to sponsor seminar for small businesses LIBERTY — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is holding a
Baseball scores
Baseball Delaware Valley 12, Bethany 0 — The Bison are 1-4. Westminster 2-2, Mitchell 1-4 —
Youngstown’s pride
Boardman High grad Mike Rice has Robert Morris in the Big Dance CORAOPOLIS, Pa. — A
Springsteen tickets
Springsteen tickets TRENTON, N.J. — Bruce Springsteen fans who complained about how Ticketmaster
Maggots clear up leg ulcers, study finds
LONDON (AP) — In a study testing treatments for leg ulcers, British doctors found that a surprising,
Akron fades in second half against Gonzaga
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Staring at a third straight first-round flop, Gonzaga responded like the
AIG bonuses could threaten re-elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The case of the missing AIG bonus limits has become a tale of political intrigue
Oak Hill rallies for win in Div. III
COLUMBUS — Breanna Butler scored 18 points to lead Oak Hill to a 47-43 win over defending champion
Left wins in El Salvador
Left wins in El Salvador Miami Herald: Nearly 30 years after it was born as a leftist insurgent
Boys gymnastics event in Niles
AUSTINTOWN — The Ohio Gymnastics Institute of Austintown will host the 2009 Ohio Boys USA Gymnastics
Claims continue setting records
WASHINGTON (AP) — New jobless claims fell more than expected last week, but continuing claims set a
Film finds humor in looking for friendship
“Bromance,” setting up a “man date” — who knew male bonding could be so complicated? That’s the
Greenbrier files for bankruptcy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The historic Greenbrier resort, which has gone from hosting presidents and
EU nations reject adding funds to stimulus plans
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU nations have refused to spend any more money to stimulate their recession-hit
Apocalyptic ‘Knowing’ not worthy of your time
Nicolas Cage never lets us see him doubt what he’s playing. “I KNOW HOW THIS SOUNDS!”
Chip & the Munks seek local recognition
The Columbiana resident makes his Main Street Theater debut Saturday. COLUMBIANA — A star
MTV web site
MTV web site Just when you thought MTV had completely turned its back on music videos, the MTV
Bank rebuffs complaints
CINCINNATI (AP) — A bank that accepted billions in bailout money, then gave away hundreds of
IRS cracks down on subsidy errors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service and the Agriculture Department are cracking down on
Ex-Bush aides insist on bashing the president
Opinion: Nature abhors a vacuum, the philosopher Spinoza wrote. So does politics. And in politics, there is
SNAPPING OUT OF THE WINTER DOLDRUMS
Though spring is here, today won’t show it YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been a long, cold, snowy winter.
Getting maximum value on the river
It’s important to avoid falling into predictable patterns based on bet sizes when playing small ball
Selected stock listings
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 18.74 .48 Avalon
Commodities panel needs stronger law
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Last month there was an international manhunt for R. Allen Stanford. It is alleged he
Pay up, or I’ll see you in court, the Mahoning probate judge told commissioners.
Pay up, or I’ll see you in court, the Mahoning probate judge told commissioners. YOUNGSTOWN —
Ex-Airplane guitarist looks forward
MINNEAPOLIS — Even though his guitar helped Jefferson Airplane soar with the San Francisco sound on
“Genuine religion ... stands at the base of any authentically human culture.”
Opinion: “Genuine religion ... stands at the base of any authentically human culture.” Pope Benedict XVI
Six years later, U.S. troops still in Iraq
Opinion: Thursday was the sixth anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, but no one paid much attention.
Politicians need to get off high horses
Opinion: When politicians get on their high horses about something, it is almost certain that a considerable
Auto parts suppliers to receive $5 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department will pump up to $5 billion in financing into troubled auto
The pope’s visit to Africa is recovering from a bad start
Editorial: The pope’s visit to Africa is recovering from a bad start It’s no surprise that Pope Benedict XVI
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald N. Packner Jr., 25, of Lynn Mar Ave., Poland, and
Area sports digest
area Murray named NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College men’s basketball player Ryne Murray
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