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Salem council approves 2009 budget
SALEM — The city has some financial protection if needed in its 2009 appropriations. Council voted
Ex-convict headed back to prison on rape charges
LISBON — An Alliance man is scheduled to be sentenced Friday on four counts of rape for attacking a
City of Warren faces additional budget deficit
WARREN — The message shared with city employees in recent days was that additional job losses in the
11-year-old Lawrence Co. boy to stand trial on homicide charges
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Attorneys for Jordan Brown argued at his preliminary hearing before District
Presentation on aggregation programs Wednesday at Boardman trustees’ meeting
BOARDMAN — The township trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the township government building,
Warren man gets 16 years in prison for school robbery
WARREN — A 22-year-old city man will be nearly 40 years old when he is eligible to leave prison for
Home and garden show this weekend in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Area Home and Garden Show is coming to town. The event runs
Greek Independence Day parade set for noon Sunday in Warren
WARREN — St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 429 High St., will have its ninth annual Greek
Bycroft students, staff raise money for American Cancer Society
LISBON — Students and staff at the Robert Bycroft School had a mini Relay for Life event at the
Warren schools cancel Friday classes so students can support Harding boys basketball team
WARREN — Friday’s classes in the Warren City School District have been canceled so students and
Clemente Ambulance files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
YOUNGSTOWN — Clemente Ambulance Inc. today announced that it has filed voluntary petitions for
Senior Day at center
Senior Day at center YOUNGSTOWN — A Senior Day is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday at the E.B. Family
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• East High School January and June classes of 1949 will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s on Market
Joe Kaluza ‘feels great’ 1 year after South Avenue shooting
The former KFC manager says he’s ‘holding up’ after being paralyzed March 24, 2008. YOUNGSTOWN
Entire community has stake in survival of Forum, leaders say
The officials expect many changes at the Mahoning Valley health-care system. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mahoning Valley Thunder seeks additional investors
They’ll help with longevity and overall stability, one of the team’s owners says. YOUNGSTOWN
Diversity remains a priority at YSU, official says
The director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity said YSU’s Affirmative Action Plan offers a more
Bowls full of neighborly help
AUSTINTOWN — Karen Weinberg used clay to mold her students’ minds about giving back to the
Wallace is tackling Taz-manian devil
Tavarski Wallace left his mark as the top tackler in NCAA Division III football. NILES — Make
State board OKs $1.3M for YSU improvements
YSU also will buy 0.632 acre on Wood Street for $100,000. COLUMBUS — The state Controlling
Harry Meshel is anxious to get WATTS Center up
BOARDMAN — As a member of the YSU Board of Trustees, Harry Meshel smiles when discussing the many
Council to weigh tax-deal requests
The company would save close to $250,000 in property taxes over a 10-year period. YOUNGSTOWN
Ali preps for the USMA
Lowellville graduate Ali Grapevine rehabilitated her injured knee at prep school. FORT
More athletic player was goal
The MVT at the MVR The spillover from pre-season camp gave coach Mike Hold reason for optimism.
Steelers to open season against Titans
DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — The Steelers get their opening-night showcase as Super Bowl champions. The
Defense carries Buckeyes past Mississippi St.
COLUMBUS (AP) — It was defense that got Ohio State into the regional semifinals. Jantel Lavender
Xavier’s the model for making NCAA runs
CINCINNATI (AP) — The only time that Xavier coach Sean Miller mentions his record-setting days as
Duke, Wilson lead Bucs past Rays
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to copy the Tampa Bay Rays’ formula for
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rory D. Cummings, 28, of Denver Drive, Poland, and Laura A.
DirecTV extends NFL deal
DANA POINT, Calif. — DirecTV has extended its deal with the NFL for Sunday afternoon games through
Valley home sales down again
Sales of existing homes took an unexpected jump nationally in February but took another drop in the
Man faces charge of attempted murder
The assault victim suffered stab wounds to her lips, neck, hands and left arm. YOUNGSTOWN —
“The basic unfairness is that our system is currently based on someone paying off their legal
Opinion: “The basic unfairness is that our system is currently based on someone paying off their legal
Sports digest
area Prejsnar selected NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The Presidents’ Athletic Conference named
Study finds lots of red meat boosts risk
CHICAGO (AP) — The largest study of its kind finds that older Americans who eat large amounts of red
Dismissal of murder charges in Mahoning County is toxic
Editorial: We’ve heard the song before: The prosecutor’s office will be hosting a county-wide seminar on
Pakistan militants bolster numbers
BAHAWALPUR, Pakistan (AP) — The compound bore no sign. Residents referred to it simply as the school
“Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood” (8 p.m., TCM): “Chuck Jones: Memories of
“Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood” (8 p.m., TCM): “Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood” is a
Plath’s son kills himself at his home in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Nicholas Hughes, the son of poet Sylvia Plath, has killed himself, 46 years
U.S. jobs threatened after switch to Chinese condoms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Call it a condom conundrum. At a time when the federal government is spending
Unwanted visitors haunt home
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — A Hollywood horror film that depicts the alleged haunting of a former funeral
Today is Tuesday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2009. There are 282 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2009. There are 282 days left in the year. On this date
Fiscal crisis spawns political mischief
Opinion: WASHINGTON — With the braying of 328 yahoos — members of the House of Representatives who voted for
Greed at heart of economic nightmare
Opinion: “Where is there dignity unless there is honesty?” Marcus Tullius Cicero “Honesty is the first
Bicycle accident keeps Lauer off the air
Bicycle accident keeps Lauer off the air NEW YORK — A flip off his bicycle took “Today” show co-
Both vulnerable. West deals.
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Reese Witherspoon gets animated
Some movies you do for the cash. Some you do for Oscar glory. And some, if you’re Reese
Sudden poverty brings poor into media focus
Opinion: The media have discovered the poor, some of them anyway. As the recession slices deep into the U.S.
World’s cheapest car to go on sale in India
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The world’s cheapest car will retail for just over $2,000 and can be yours — if
Judge to FDA: Rethink limits on morning-after pill
WASHINGTON — A federal court Monday ordered the Food and Drug Administration to reconsider the
U.S. population growth bad for our fiscal health
Opinion: We are weapons of mass destruction. We are the suicide bombers hiding sure destruction under our
Councilman has no problem with veto
SALEM — Councilman Clyde Brown said Monday he’s fine with a mayoral veto of two ordinances council
Auto industry will grow
Detroit Free Press: It would make no sense to lend billions to companies that build cars and trucks
Minority unemployment is rising at a faster rate
The ax fell without sound or shadow: Tatiana Gallego was suddenly called into human resources and
Turks and Caicos premier resigns amid scandal
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands (AP) — The jet-setting premier of the Turks and Caicos
NanoLogix hits snag; need funds
HUBBARD — A tiny biotechnology company says the weakened economy has slowed its ability to obtain
Calif. AG to look into monitoring of parolee
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Parolees such as the one who killed three Oakland police officers and left a
Alzheimer’s costs are triple what others are, report suggests
CHICAGO (AP) — The health-care costs of Alzheimer’s disease patients are more than triple those of
IF YOU GO Souper Supper
After attending a similar event at a Pennsylvania high school, art teacher Karen Weinberg decided to
Astronauts take 3rd and final spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two astronauts who were teaching math and science to middle-school
Residents shouldn’t have to subsidize electricity for plant
Opinion: Residents shouldn’t have to subsidize electricity for plant EDITOR: Record high job losses, the
Group from Valley tells legislators what cities need
Local community organizers and block-watch leaders went to the capital to raise awareness about a
Exhibition Baseball
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Group raises funds for bond issue at Ridge
MINERAL RIDGE — Bill Holland, Weathersfield schools bond issue committee treasurer, projects the
Icing, overload are questions in probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speculation over the crash of a single-engine turboprop plane into a cemetery
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
McDaniels sticking by his disgruntled quarterback
DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — The Broncos may be listening to offers for disgruntled quarterback Jay
Jury to visit scene of slaying today
One defendant has been acquitted, and another has pleaded guilty. YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection
Bank rescue: Will it work?
Wall Street showed its unabashed approval Monday when the Dow Jones soared nearly 500 points. NEW
Kentucky advances in NIT
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — This, undoubtedly, won’t go down as one of Kentucky’s vintage basketball seasons.
Armstrong’s collarbone broken; Tour in question
Lance Armstrong breaks collarbone in crash BALTANAS, Spain (AP) — With the road narrowing and
Man gets 3-year term for role in homicide
A co-defendant was sentenced last week to 16 years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — A 23-year-old man
GOP lawmakers want to adjust state budget
The school-funding proposal takes up 700 pages in the state budget. COLUMBUS — A group of
A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY March 13 Drug
Boardman man jailed in assault, robbery
Nearly $9,000 in cash and jewelry was taken from one of the victims. BOARDMAN — A township man
Police cracking down on RR crossing cheats
Police cracking down on RR crossing cheats LOWELLVILLE — Police Chief William Vance said his
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 7-9-4 (red ball) Pick 4, 9-6-9-9 Classic
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Miami 101, Detroit 96 Houston 87, San Antonio 85 Toronto 100, L.A. Clippers 76
An Angel in shorts
Angel Gonzalez has played a big role in Harding’s state-tournament trip. WARREN —The average
LOOKING BACK
LOOKING BACK Time line A year ago today, Youngstown resident, Joe Kaluza’s life was altered when
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Lovely F (Sarvis)4.403.602.60 Biblical Wisdom (Bracho)11.804.80
Business news digest
REGION Shutdown week changed LORDSTOWN — General Motors Corp. will close the Lordstown complex
3 Texas men charged in cop-dragging incident
KILLEEN, Texas (AP) — Charges have been filed against three men in an SUV reportedly involved in
Cuomo: AIG executives to return $50M bonuses
Cuomo: AIG executives to return $50M bonuses NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
Pavlik could face Abraham in fall
If both win their summer bouts a matchup could come in October or November. YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly
Victory gardens: Then and now
The trend to garden in troubled times can be traced in American history. 1930s: Relief gardens
Gardening: Grow with it
With food costs rising and the economy still floundering, many people are thinking about planting a
GARDENING ON THE GROW
Gardening has a cornucopia of benefits: It’s family activity, a learning experience, and a concrete way to fight the recession.
Local housing market details
housing market Mahoning Valley Data on February home sales, compared with February 2008:
Desmar Jackson 1st team all-state choice
Players from Boardman, Poland, Howland and East Liverpool were also selected. COLUMBUS — Desmar
Chamber makes 2nd attempt at Web site
The all-county chamber Web site is down. WELLSVILLE — A second attempt is under way to create
She’s depressed and miserable; husband couldn’t care less
Dear Annie: I married “Eddie” after getting pregnant at 18. We have two children and have been
Couple’s ‘dog tags’ contain their emergency information
Dear Heloise: My husband and I wear something like the military dog tags. We have our name, city,
Biros’ lethal-injection federal trial begins
COLUMBUS — Condemned killer Kenneth Biros argues that a drug used in Ohio’s execution process is so
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