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Korean War vets group to meet in Poland
Korean War vets group to meet in Poland POLAND — The Korean War Veterans Association, Mahoning
Three to be honored at Cattle Baron’s Ball
YOUNGSTOWN — The American Cancer Society has chosen “Denim to Diamonds” as the theme for its third
May vows to unite Rebecca Guido, Matthew Exton
STRUTHERS — Rebecca Guido of Perrysburg and Matthew Exton of Toledo are engaged and are planning a
Miss DelSignore Mr. Garber to wed at campus chapel
POLAND — An announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Dana DelSignore, and John Garber, both
Efler-Hooks engagement is being announced
HOWLAND — The engagement of Angela Rose Efler and Dr. Bryan Phillip Hooks, both of Howland, is
Kathleen Raymond, William Mertel plan May wedding
AUSTINTOWN — Robert and Robi Raymond of Whispering Pines Drive are announcing the engagement and
Garden gazebo chosen for Rosa-Perez wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Ammie Rosa and Jose David Perez, both of 426 E. Myrtle Ave., are engaged and have
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Angela Peterson v. Dr. Raymond Robinson et al, civil complaint.
South Avenue hit-and-run victim recalled as protector
Police have not located a suspect in the homicide. YOUNGSTOWN — A Marine’s duty is to put
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday news program
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Warriors Inc. is an organization whose goal is to
Don’t make mountains out of molehills
Mounds of fresh topsoil and ridges from tunnels just under the sod mean one thing — moles. But
A regrouped Harding ready for N. Ridgeville
With Sheldon Brogden sidelined with an ACL injury, his Raider teammates have stepped up their
Fed gets the money flowing
Scripps Howard: Economists have been calling for the government to be bigger and bolder in tackling
Fishing season is finally here
Here we are, the third Saturday in March, and the fishing season has begun. The waders are
Rally stalls though Dow posts first two-week gain in a year
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s mid-March rally is on hold, but the Dow Jones industrial average still
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA J 10 5 uK J 9 6 5 v9 6 2 w5 The bidding
Today is Saturday, March 21, the 80th day of 2009. There are 285 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, March 21, the 80th day of 2009. There are 285 days left in the year. On this date
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., and Susan
Kennedy Catholic bested 80-70 by Girard College in Class A final
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Prince’s new 3-CD set sounds wildly uneven
“LOtUSFLOW3R” Prince Of the 31 tracks on Prince’s new three-CD fire sale, only a handful will
Rock Hall presenters will include Page, Eminem
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rapper Eminem, guitar legend Jimmy Page and Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones are
Channel will try to Fuse 2 audiences
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has moved its TV home to Fuse, giving Dave Weier a
Stars play themselves on improv comedy
NEW YORK — A therapist in practice on a comedy or drama can’t always claim progress for the client
Most-ever Neptune qualifiers at Zone
The talented YMCA team is in Rochester, Mich., seeking berths in two national meets.
ford nature center Programs for young children
Ford Nature Center, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown, offers programs for young children.
‘Resident Evil 5’
‘Resident Evil 5’ (Capcom) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: M
CONCENTRATION: At far left, Marissa Conroy, 3, glues a beak on a baby bird as her mother, Tammie,
CONCENTRATION: At far left, Marissa Conroy, 3, glues a beak on a baby bird as her mother, Tammie,
Comedy case: Alexandra Wentworth is the engaging cutup who plays Dr. Elizabeth Goode in the half-
Comedy case: Alexandra Wentworth is the engaging cutup who plays Dr. Elizabeth Goode in the half-
‘Buck Howard’ satisfies
Slight but satisfying, “The Great Buck Howard” examines an over-the-hill performer with an objective
Iranian leaders dismiss Obama’s taped overture
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Iranian government brushed aside a Persian New Year’s message Friday from
U.S. Navy ship, sub collide
MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Two U.S. Navy vessels — a nuclear-powered submarine and an amphibious ship —
Variety: Les Claypool dabbles in several musical outlets.
Variety: Les Claypool dabbles in several musical outlets.
Budget office predicts massive deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s budget would generate unsustainably large deficits
Champion bowler in Special Olympics has advice for Obama
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — So President Barack Obama thinks he bowls like a competitor in the Special
Vehicle in question
Vehicle in question A white, four-door pickup truck, possibly a Ford F-250, with a 1-foot-wide
rescue mission Program details
Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley provides emergency food and shelter, youth and family
Claypool enjoys variety of media
He is best-known for his band Primus, but Les Claypool indulges in all kinds of music and many more
Man gets life sentence in death of girlfriend
The defendant killed the woman with a hammer. WARREN — Dozens of family members of Tricia W.
Softball
Softball Rowan 8, Westminster 0 Allegheny 3, Westminster 0 — Westminster is 2-8. Rowan is 9-5.
Petland customers sue over unhealthy dogs
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dawn Lewis and her family still miss Cash, the dog she had put to sleep in 2007
Agency’s move to Niles irks Williams
The Eastwood Mall proposal was about $15,000 less than the Youngstown offer. YOUNGSTOWN —
McKinley girls fall to MND in semis
COLUMBUS — Senior Kendall Hackney, Ms. Basketball, scored 17 points as Cincinnati Mount Notre Dame
area tennis results
area tennis results btc winter league Scores Blue 5.5, Ruby 4.5. Pink 7.5, Silver 2.5. White
U.S. Postal Service to offer early retirement to 150,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — Battered by the economy, the post office is offering early retirement to 150,000
U.S. continues probe of Ticketmaster merger
U.S. continues probe of Ticketmaster merger LOS ANGELES — The Department of Justice has asked
‘THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD’
‘THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD’ Grade: C Director: Sean McGinly Rating: PG for some language
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog ATLANTAEven-6NY Mets CINCINNATI51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Pittsburgh
CityScape prepares to tidy up downtown
Youngstown CityScape kicks off the 2009 Streetscape project with an extra $500 donated by Sam’s
Martinez homers in Tribe’s win
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Prized pitching prospect Brett Anderson left the Oakland Athletics’ 7-6 loss to
Forum Health to launch new campaign
‘I can’t think of a better investment for the community than Forum Health,’ said Walter J. Pishkur,
Casino Night at Chevy helps grant kids’ wishes
Last year’s event raised $90,000 for sick children. YOUNGSTOWN — They came from near and far
RELATING TO NATURE: Nate Betts, 3, of Austintown inspects some branches on a nature walk on the All
RELATING TO NATURE: Nate Betts, 3, of Austintown inspects some branches on a nature walk on the All
Warren man gets citation for skateboarding, then is arrested
WARREN — An 18-year-old Homewood Avenue man who makes his rounds in the downtown area on a
Get a Green Thumb
Get a Green Thumb With the start of spring comes city beautification projects. Get involved with
Man gets 16 years for manslaughter
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a South Side homicide that
Shift layoff at GM comes a week early
LORDSTOWN — The afternoon shift at the General Motors’ assembly plant is being laid off a week
Eagles’ flight to state glory grounded
Youngstown Christian falls to Lutheran East, 57-47, in regional final CANTON — For about 12
Crisis team shows students the danger of using illicit drugs
HUBBARD — Members of the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team spent a light day at St. Patrick
easter traditions \ Workshop and celebration In the Polish-American community, the observance of Lent is about great fasting and Easter is about great feasting, both with family and church traditions.
What: Swieconka, a Polish Easter tradition workshop, will be led by Lawrence Kozlowski, folklorist
Ex-governor cleared
Ex-governor cleared SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A jury found Puerto Rico’s former governor not guilty
SPRING LEARNING
Program teaches children about nature Examples from nature, a story and walk outdoors engage
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Atlanta 95, Dallas 87 Cleveland 97, Portland 92, OT L.A. Lakers 114, Golden
BREAK TIME: Drew Heschmeyer, 13, of Liberty, dressed in traditional Polish dance attire, sends a
BREAK TIME: Drew Heschmeyer, 13, of Liberty, dressed in traditional Polish dance attire, sends a
Sacred Heart realizes task against OSU women
COLUMBUS (AP) — Sacred Heart’s players aren’t deceived. They’ve been invited to the NCAA tournament,
Poland school bus, car involved in accident
Poland school bus, car involved in accident POLAND — No one was injured when a school bus and a
Woman gets 4 years for exercise death
MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (AP) — James M. Mason knew his wife since she was born a boy. The janitor and
Woman reports being robbed at gunpoint
BOARDMAN — A woman said she was robbed at gunpoint outside her Glenwood Avenue home. She told
Phantoms fall 3-2 in NAHL game
ST. LOUIS — Anthony Schooley’s power play goal with 16:43 remaining in the game broke a tie and gave
Options surface for hockey at Chevy new turns
The center’s other major sports tenant, the Mahoning Valley Thunder, is looking for additional
Lower construction costs give Wick Pollock project green light
Some YSU trustees thought a different project should have moved up the list. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Officials face death threats
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Pillars of the community are now pariahs fearing for their safety in a ritzy
Suit filed in effort to remove Brookfield school board member
Joseph Pasquerilla says he’s made enemies by trying to get the district to ‘live within its budget.’
Reverend honored for mission work
The executive director describes the ministry as ‘in, of and for our community.’ YOUNGSTOWN —
Arts & science intersect
Researchers visit DeYor, hope laser experiments aid concert halls worldwide concert halls across
Putting America first is our only option
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The economy’s continued free fall despite literally trillions of dollars of bailouts,
Jobless rate hits 25-year high
Few industries in Ohio were immune from job losses last month, pushing the state’s unemployment rate
Are boomers, offspring clashing?
Opinion: BOSTON — Let me see if I have it right: Older Americans ought to keep working in order to lighten
Reinstatement of chief justice adds uncertainty in Pakistan
Editorial: On the one hand, the return of Pakistan’s chief justice, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, who had been
America will lose tit-for-tat trade war
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In February, the Senate agreed to revise a controversial “buy American” provision in
Penguins win 7-4 in Horizon opener
DAYTON — Aaron Swenson gave Youngstown State the strong start on the mound that it needed, and the
GOP accuses Dems of rushing tax bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are drawing out a flap that has made the Obama administration
Cleve. State shocks Wake Forest
MIAMI — Some 23 years later, Cleveland State still has a knack for first-round shockers in the NCAA
St. Joseph’s Family Birthplace
St. Joseph’s Family Birthplace Benjamin and Kristina Miller, West Farmington, boy, March 19.
Readers respond with ‘smiling’ pet photos
Dear Readers: Recently, we asked you, our readers, to send in photos of your “smiling” pets. Boy,
Is he telling all, or is wife mentally ill?
Dear Annie: My 33-year-old wife and I have been married for four years and have a wonderful 3-year-
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