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Pavlik could fight Arthur Abraham in the fall
By JOE SCALZO YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik could be one step closer to unifying the middleweight
Bowls full of neighborly help set at Fitch High School
AUSTINTOWN — Karen Weinberg used clay to mold her students’ minds about giving back to the
Effort renewed to get Web site started to promote Wellsville economy, coal-to-liquid fuel plant
WELLSVILLE — A second attempt is under way to create a Web site to help promote a proposed coal-to-
Thunder owners seeking equity investments
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder is financially “solvent” but is seeking additional owners
Stocks surge on bank plan, rise in home sales
Dow closes 500 points higher on bank plan, rise in home sales
State hands YSU $1.3 million for improvements
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board signed off on $1.3 million Monday for improvements at
City council will vote on tax breaks for businesses
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider requests March 30 for two tax abatements, including one for
Total employment rose at YSU over a year’s time
YOUNGSTOWN — The number of faculty, professional/administrative and classified employees at
Economy hampers growth at biotechnology company
HUBBARD — A tiny biotechnology company has struggled to obtain the financing necessary to meet its
Safety prompts Lowellville crackdown on ‘gate crashers’
LOWELLVILLE — Police Chief William Vance said his department is cracking down on drivers who go
Warren schools off Friday for semi-final basketball match
WARREN — This Friday’s classes in the Warren City School District have been canceled so that
Boardman man jailed after couple say they were held against their will
BOARDMAN — A township man is in the Mahoning County jail after two people told police they were
Officials say Forum Health’s survival is important to the area
YOUNGSTOWN — Area elected officials say they want Forum Health to survive, but for that to happen,
Youngstown-area judge to sit with state Supreme Court Tuesday
COLUMBUS — Judge Mary DeGenaro of the 7th District Court of Appeals in Youngstown will be a visiting
10 guards hurt in Pa. prison melee
HOUTZDALE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania State police are blaming an inmate from Philadelphia for
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
Pitchers are dominant in spring losses by Tribe, Bucs
TUCSON, Ariz. — Cliff Lee and Aaron Cook were masterful in a matchup of staff aces. Lee finally
Electricity measures boost YSU efficiency
Without the improvements, electricity usage would have been significantly higher. YOUNGSTOWN —
Cavs win 9th in row, 57th overall
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Long before LeBron James arrived and started Cleveland’s climb toward
Landrom brings hitting mentality
Jamar Landrom was an All-American at Tennessee State where he gained a reputation as tough guy in
Columbiana Co. officials seek $300M for various projects
There’s not a lot of stimulus money to go around, officials say. SALEM — Governments and
Pens can’t stop Flyers’ power play
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers used the power play to go a long way toward securing home-
Federal stimulus aid to help Campbell in fight against neighborhood blight
The bulk of the money will be used for vacant home demolition, sewer work and street resurfacing.
Plan threatens stable funding at Choffin, other vo-ed schools
A local legislator said language in Gov. Strickland’s budget is being changed to correct the issue.
Big men Blair, Young carry Pitt past Oklahoma St., 84-76
DAYTON (AP) — As his teammates buzzed around him during warmups, Sam Young lost himself in the
Phantoms fall, 5-2, to St. Louis
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — A third period rally came up short as the St. Louis Bandits pulled away to
Food program extended for Austintown students
The superintendent said about 48 percent of students are on free and reduced lunches.
Demand is up for the bags of food worth $75 that are sold to anyone for only $30.
Demand is up for the bags of food worth $75 that are sold to anyone for only $30. YOUNGSTOWN –
Man, 19, dies in crash
Man, 19, dies in crash ELKRUN — A 19-year-old man died in a one-car crash near his home on Elkton
For a brush with cleanliness, try baking soda
Dear Heloise: Can you tell me how to rid my hairbrush of all the mousse buildup that occurs while
Should she tell parents she’s gay?
Dear Annie: I am an 18-year-old girl and have a great relationship with my parents. The problem is,
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christina Wilczek, Youngstown, girl, March 18. Dawn and Jason
PROGRAM DETAILS
PROGRAM DETAILS Buying toxic assets The Obama administration’s plan to finance purchases of as
2 die in FedEx plane crash
2 die in FedEx plane crash TOKYO — A FedEx cargo plane burst into flames after bouncing off a
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard City Council, special meeting, 7 p.m., council chambers, to consider
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games Cleveland 102, Atlanta 96 Orlando 110, New York 103 Indiana 108, Charlotte 83
Brit reality star dies from cancer
LONDON (AP) — Jade Goody’s family asks for “privacy at last” after the death at 27 of the brash
Summer lunches Forty-eight percent of students in the Austintown School District receive free and reduced lunches during the school year. Because the number of families in need is growing in the
Date: June 15 through July 31 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday Place: Woodside
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Marchello D. Stokes The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Defense, experience, chemistry are keys to Harding’s success
The Raiders are in the state tournament despite losing one of their best players. On Jan. 31,
ENERGY REDUCTIONS
ENERGY REDUCTIONS Electricity usage Youngstown State University has been able to substantially
VA should take responsibility for treating injured veterans
Opinion: VA should take responsibility for treating injured veterans EDITOR: Much of the media’s coverage
Arizona ends run for CSU, 71-57
The Vikings made just 1-of-18 on 3-pointers in the second-round game. MIAMI (AP) — As the final
Nursing homes in Ohio are seeing more adults who are mentally ill
COLUMBUS (AP) — The number of people with mental illnesses living in Ohio nursing homes is the third
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog HOUSTON51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Florida MINNESOTA6-7Baltimore
FORMER OFFICERS \ Convicted, but still certified Ten former police officers convicted of crimes fell through the state’s decertification process until their cases were pointed out by The
Michael Moore, former Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Convicted in 2004 of illegal possession
Pitching a problem at YSU
The Youngstown State baseball and softball teams have a lot in common this season. Unfortunately a
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Home Savings and Loan of Youngstown v. Jacobs Daycare and
Judge Cheney on his record
Judge Cheney on his record Miami Herald: Leave it to former Vice President Dick Cheney to throw
Young Bucks mull jump to NBA
COLUMBUS (AP) — After a quick knockout in the NCAA tournament, for the third year in a row the big
SUNDAY LOTTERIES
SUNDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 7-9-1 (white ball) Pick 4, 2-0-8-6 Rolling
In fickle economy, more move from jobless to topless
Adult-film makers caution women of the impact their decisions can have on them. CHICAGO (AP) — As
Richardson buried in N.Y.
LITHGOW, N.Y. (AP) — A somber group of friends and family gathered in a small Hudson Valley town
Suicide is an increasingly serious problem
Opinion: Surely I had misread the news account from Fort Campbell, Ky., recently by The Associated Press.
“24” (9 p.m., Fox): On “24” tonight, “perilous circumstances”
“24” (9 p.m., Fox): On “24” tonight, “perilous circumstances” apparently lead Jack and Tony to a
Phoenix attracts smugglers, kidnappers
Opinion: PHOENIX — Police Chief Jack Harris, a solid block of a man with a shock of thick gray hair, is
Big news year boosts ‘60 Minutes’
NEW YORK — “60 Minutes” has thrown a few haymakers in recent weeks: the first interview with hero
‘Late Late’ host keeps it funny
NEW YORK — As Craig Ferguson faces a new rival in late night, he will carry on as host of CBS’ “Late
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A small plane — possibly carrying children on a ski trip —
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A small plane — possibly carrying children on a ski trip — crashed Sunday as it
Associated Press
Bondholders of General Motors Corp. warned the U.S. government on Sunday that the struggling
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Gulf News, Dubai, March 17: It is easy to understand the anger of taxpayers
rough scruff \ Grooming tips
Not sure why your scruff is rough? Heed these grooming tips courtesy of Jack Passion, a Walnut Creek
Saving Forum Health isn’t a one-man job
Editorial: Saving Forum Health isn’t a one-man job There’s a lot at stake in the bankruptcy reorganization of
British singer Natasha Bedingfield weds in Malibu
British singer Natasha Bedingfield weds in Malibu MALIBU, Calif. — British singer Natasha
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA J 10 5 uK J 9 6 5 v9 6 2 w5
Skewed priorities lead to hard times
Opinion: I heard the day I wrote this that a local firm I’d done business with for years had been hit with a
Bondholders of GM raise specter of bankruptcy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans on Sunday predicted a doomsday scenario of crushing debt
Buyers rethink math on new vs. used cars
DETROIT (AP) — For cash-strapped consumers shopping for a car, used would seem like the place to
Funeral planning: Guaranteed prepaid pacts lose allure
CHICAGO — The funeral industry is reconsidering one of the biggest selling points of prepaid funeral
Ohio fails to decertify some officers convicted of crimes
COLUMBUS (AP) — Bobby Cutts Jr. was notorious in the law enforcement community because of his crime:
nation
nation Transitions golf Championship PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Retief Goosen took an important step
Bank-rescue plan could cost up to $1 trillion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration’s latest attempt to tackle the banking crisis and get
At least 14 die as plane dives into cemetery in Montana
URGENT FAA: Children among 17 dead in Montana plane crash Eds: ADDS comment from witness at
“It was like the Special Olympics or something.”
Opinion: “It was like the Special Olympics or something.” President Barack Obama To “The Tonight Show”
new on home video This week’s DVD releases
“Bolt” (PG, 95 minutes): As sprightly and determined as its fuzzy, yappy lead, this new Disney
Today is Monday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2009. There are 283 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2009. There are 283 days left in the year. On this date
Coaches help work out careers
DALLAS — After he was laid off from his banking job in December, John Halliburton asked himself what
Ohio St. counting on star power against Mississippi State tonight
COLUMBUS (AP) — The individual awards favor Ohio State. Mississippi State is fine with that. When
YPD women in blue reflect on 30 years
Anita Davis wanted to be a translator. So she studied Russian at Youngstown State University.
CALE FORCE WINS
Cheryl Cale threw all nine innings, allowing just five hits, in Youngstown State softball team’s 1-0
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Raka (Gaitan)21.405.604.40 Nice Irish Boy (Rivera)2.202.20 My
Beard boom
More men sporting facial hair On a purely superficial level, a beard is one of the few ways a
In a survey, 56 percent of senior executives said they are comfortable with applicants broaching the
In a survey, 56 percent of senior executives said they are comfortable with applicants broaching the
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED John C. Houser The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
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