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Giant Eagle sues Warren business for fraud, breach of contract
WARREN — Giant Eagle Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against a Warren company for multiple counts,
Pa. businesses encouraged to take advantage of local loan program
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Business owners who want to expand but aren’t sure they can get a bank loan in the
WRTA expecting good bidder response for office expansion project
YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority expects to have between 12 and 15 bidders for its
Cuts coming as Mahoning Co. ’09 budget will be $5.5M less than in 2008
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners plan to adopt a full-year 2009 general fund budget
Tony, Mary Lariccia donation keeps Adult Day Services program afloat
YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony and Mary Lariccia are making good on their promise to fund the Mahoning County
Lawrence Co. pays bills related to jailing of boy charged with murder
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County has decided how it will pay bills for housing Jordan Brown, the
Youngstown, Warren get stimulus money for energy conservation
YOUNGSTOWN — The announcement that the federal economic stimulus package included money for energy
247 workers from GM’s Lordstown complex take incentives to leave
DETROIT — About 7,500 General Motors Corp. workers have signed up to take buyout and early
Pa. state police mulling possible charges in stabbing death
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Authorities know who stabbed Thomas Nail, 19, in the neck, killing him, but can’t
N.Y. man arrested in New Waterford on Internet sex sting
NEW WATERFORD — A man from Gowanda, N.Y., faces a 10-year mandatory minimum federal prison term
Habitat moving on two projects Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Foundations for a new life have been laid for two Youngstown women. The walls to
Banfield is choice for new Poland athletic administrator
POLAND — The school district has a new athletic administrator, even if not everyone is happy about
Loan extended for downtown apartment complex
YOUNGSTOWN — The developer of an upscale apartment complex being built downtown will have six more
$20 million awarded for V&M Star expansion project
COLUMBUS — A total of $20 million in federal stimulus dollars will go toward what Youngstown
South Side man wounded by gunfire
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are trying to determine who shot a 26-year-old south side man. Officers
Girl injured in East Side fire today
YOUNGSTOWN — An electrical short caused an early morning fire today that sent one 12-year-old girl
Tonight’s performance of ‘Miss Julie’ is sold out
YOUNGSTOWN — Tonight’s performance of “Miss Julie” by Youngstown State University Theater is sold
Juvenile court judge to speak Saturday on youth court effort
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s juvenile court judge seeks to develop a youth court, in which justice
Trumbull Mobile Meals needs volunteers
WARREN — Trumbull Mobile Meals is looking for volunteers to help pack meals and also deliver them to
Pirogi sale announced
Pirogi sale announced AUSTINTOWN — Potato and cheese pirogi will be sold Friday at St. Anne
Struthers teen to sing at Thunder home opener
STRUTHERS — Tara Horvath, a senior at Struthers High School, will sing the National Anthem for the
Developer to decontaminate YSU project site
YOUNGSTOWN — The developer of a proposed student housing complex on the north side of Youngstown
Zordich excited to be with YSU
The former Chaney High, Penn State and NFL standout will coach the Penguins’ safeties.
Chine ends wrestling career on high note
The Fitch High grad finished with 108 career wrestling wins at Kent State. KENT — Eric Chine
Schubert: Small stature, big promise
At 5-9, 190 pounds, the 22-year-old rookie was talented enough to get invited to the Cleveland
Hockey at Chevy remains in limbo
Officials, arena director meet with chief of USHL YOUNGSTOWN — A year without hockey at the
Forum seeks further savings
Forum has taken steps that will save the organization $6 million a year. HOWLAND — Forum
Pitt rallies to defeat Youngstown State
PITTSBURGH — Jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead, Wednesday looked like it would be a beautiful day for
Mathews, Lakeview mull sharing services
Both boards say ‘no’ to possible consolidation. CORTLAND — The Mathews and Lakeview school
USHL chief cites league’s top quality
The United States Hockey League wants a franchise at the Chevrolet Centre this fall.
Expert to teach efficiency methods to Trumbull County managers
The methods can reduce costs by 50 percent or more, the expert says. WARREN — Jim Odom retired
Students learn a skill, help those in need
Participating in the class is an option for students in the middle school. When the halls are
Phantoms hit home stretch leading tight division race
YOUNGSTOWN — Unlike recent North American Hockey League seasons, the Mahoning Valley Phantoms (35-
Youngstown songwriter's oratorio will premiere with large choir
Darren Thomas’ oratorio will be presented Saturday at the DeYor Performing Arts Center at Powers Auditorium in downtown Youngstown.
Wrestling shows featured at the Wedge
AUSTINTOWN — Nick Volinchak and Kyle Terreri have always had a passion for professional wrestling.
Stambaugh youth band to present spring concert
YOUNGSTOWN — The Henry H. Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its annual spring concert at
Important lesson: Daughter broke rule
Dear Annie: My child is in the fifth grade. She is a well-behaved girl and an excellent student. I
Keep track of membership, magazine expiration dates
Dear Heloise: I’ve recently received a membership renewal notice with a “reply date” that was close
2009 United Way disbursement cuts
Here are some of the agencies and programs cut and the percentage and dollar amount of the cuts:
Officials honor Sayle, Fannin
The veteran pilot first took to the sky as a parachutist. LISBON — John Sayle, the heart and
Area music, theater performances
“Miss Julie” depicts the battle of the sexes — and the classes — that ensues when a wealthy
Llucky Llamas collecting cash, nonperishables for food bank
AUSTINTOWN — Llucky Llama 4-H Club will accept monetary and nonperishable food donations for Second
American Girl Fashion Show scheduled 4 times over 2 days
The event will take place on Saturday and again Sunday. BOARDMAN — Angels of Easter Seals, known
Music students’ recital planned at Butler North
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Music Teacher’s Association will present its students in recital at 2:30
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Chris and Lolli Shultz, Campbell, boy, March 24. Alicia
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 6-0-4 (white ball) Pick 4, 9-8-2-7
Economy forces United Way to adjust outlays
Though the campaign came up short of its goal, there were some positives. YOUNGSTOWN — The
MetroParks to purchase Sebring land
Sebring Woods hiking trails should be established next year, a park official says. YOUNGSTOWN
City police department investigating incident
YOUNGSTOWN — Two city police officers are being investigated by the department regarding an alleged
Cavaliers set mark for wins
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James sensed something special about this Cleveland team from the outset. He
Dems mirror Obama’s budget priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a springtime show of unity, congressional Democrats welcomed President Barack
Columbiana housing authority to receive funds
Columbiana housing authority to receive funds EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana Metropolitan Housing
Smith pleads guilty in robbery, homicide
Another defendant will be sentenced in April for complicity. YOUNGSTOWN — The main defendant
Tribe’s Pavano (finally) pitches well
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Carl Pavano rebounded from a rough outing with six strong innings Wednesday,
F-22 crashes, killing pilot
F-22 crashes, killing pilot EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — One of the Air Force’s top-of-the-
New Girard chief
GIRARD New police chief Capt. Jeff Palmer will become the new chief of police at a swearing-in
Phantoms game time
GAME TIME What: Mahoning Valley Phantoms vs. Alpena Ice Diggers When: Today and Friday, 7:15 p.m.
U.S.: Attacks rise south of Baghdad
CAMP STRIKER, Iraq (AP) — Attacks on Iraqi security forces have increased in an area south of
2 suspects in separate cases waive testimony
A police officer had a gun pointed at his head, police reported. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man who
Signs are hopeful for the economy
WASHINGTON — After several months of relentlessly grim economic news, analysts have been looking for
Honesty is at a premium
Opinion: Honesty is at a premium EDITOR: This is a sad and fearful time for me, as it is for many of my
State preview Warren Harding vs. Columbus Northland
When: Friday, 5:15 p.m. Where: Value City Arena, ColumbusSFlbTickets: $10 Other semifinal: Cin.
Successful Xavier belies tag of ‘mid-major’
The Musketeers will play Pitt tonight in Boston. BOSTON (AP) — Xavier should have outgrown the
Shamrock appointed interim director of JFS
WARREN — Diane Shamrock, administrator of the Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency since
Official pulls art depicting teacher sex
HURON, Ohio (AP) — A university official removed a sculpture that depicts a girl and a teacher in a
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Clinton: U.S. shares blame for Mexican drug wars
MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday pledged to stand
‘In Gethsemane’ Excerpts from ‘Forgiven’
‘IN GETHSeMANE’ The following are lyrics to the song “In Gethsemane” from Darren Thomas’ oratorio
N.D. mayor ‘optimistic’ after blast to clear ice jam
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Demolition crews blasted chunks of ice near a huge ice jam in the Missouri
Vocal T to calm tired throats
The drink will be available at Powers Auditorium on Saturday. GIRARD — Recording studio owner
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD March 20 Arrest:
Netanyahu embraces peace talks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his government
‘You are all a part of this’
Strong foundation led to state berth Over the past week, Warren Harding High boys basketball
Miriam Chapter 278 has officer inspection
YOUNGSTOWN — The 101st Annual Inspection of Officers Of Miriam Chapter 278, Order of the Eastern
MAHONING COUNTY court listings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua D. Richards, 20, of 115 S. Dehoff Drive, Austintown,
After 8 days, space shuttle Discovery undocks from space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After eight days together, space shuttle Discovery pulled away from the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 6 p.m., township building, 6844 Strimbu Drive.
Police investigate stabbing death in Shenango Township
The young man appeared to have been stabbed during a fight. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A 19-year-old
Specter’s future is uncertain
WASHINGTON — Illustrating Sen. Arlen Specter’s uncertain political future, a pair of new
on the links \ This weekend’s professional golf matches
PGA TOUR Arnold Palmer Invitational Orlando, Fla. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Bay Hill Club
Chief: Post office is running out of money
WASHINGTON (AP) — The post office will run out of money this year unless it gets help, Postmaster
Jennings-Clark wedding plans are announced
CANFIELD — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Keri Jennings and Philip Clark, both of 2038 Woodland
Where to go for area entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Expert reassures about raisin remedy
Q. I read an inquiry from a bus driver who was worried that eating gin-soaked raisins to ease joint
Lewis, Reyes earn spots in Indians’ rotation
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Left-hander Scott Lewis and right-hander Anthony Reyes will open the season
Study: Circumcision helps prevent 2 STDs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Circumcision not only protects against HIV in heterosexual men, but it also helps
Cancer concerns have some mulling a ban on teen tanning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Miss Florida Teen USA Kayla Collier was 15 when she first visited a tanning
Obama gets bill on land conservation
WASHINGTON — In the largest expansion of wilderness protection in 15 years, Congress on Wednesday
Oil prices fade; storage levels hit 16-year high
COLUMBUS (AP) — Oil prices faded Wednesday as a government report showed U.S. crude inventories
Teacher sells ad space on schoolwork
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Good morning, class, and welcome to U.S. history, brought to you by Molto
Rep. Tom Letson’s proposal would let state lawmakers officiate weddings
COLUMBUS (AP) — State lawmakers are responsible for your tax rates, your tax dollars and whether you
State workers union studying contract
COLUMBUS (AP) — The union representing about 35,000 state employees in Ohio is deciding whether to
Stimulus funds to help Warren’s homeless
A police captain is preparing an application that might help with police staffing. WARREN —
Fewer than 10% of blind in U.S. can read Braille
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jordan Gilmer has a degenerative condition that eventually will leave him
Palmer named Girard chief
The new chief has been with the department for 20 years. GIRARD — The police department will
Area movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Area audition notices
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Warren man in jail, not eligible for bond
WARREN — A 21-year-old Belvedere Avenue Northeast man is in the Trumbull County Jail without
Order restores FOIA integrity
Miami Herald: President Barack Obama took a long step forward last week to fulfill a promise of
Girls threatened with porn charge sue prosecutor
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — One summer night in 2007, a pair of 13-year-old northeastern Pennsylvania
Ohio business briefs
OHIO Chamber annual meeting today at Mr. Anthony’s BOARDMAN — The Youngstown-Warren Regional
Selected stocks performance
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 19.42 .04 Avalon
Certificates of deposit rates
The table shows the annual percentage yield as of March 25. All yields given in percent. Balances
Is financial crisis the revenge of nerds?
Opinion: Last week we read a lot about those guys at AIG who were paid $165 million in bonuses largely
Pope redeems self in Africa by taking on corrupt leaders
Editorial: After sparking global condemnation for his rejection of the use of condoms in the fight against the
FTC lawsuit alleges Dish Network violated Do Not Call list rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s second-largest satellite TV provider — Dish Network — is being sued
Stocks make moderate gain
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street has managed a moderate gain after an attack of nerves had investors
A time for charity — now
Opinion: Charity begins at home, though Princeton ethicist Peter Singer argues it should travel much farther
Actress Hunter explores Grace under pressure
LOS ANGELES — On TNT’s “Saving Grace,” Holly Hunter plays a no-nonsense cop who works hard, lives
‘THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT’
‘THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT’ Grade: D Director: Peter Cornwell Running time: 1 hour, 32
Using tax policy as a weapon is illegal
Opinion: Beyond possibly being unconstitutional, the House vote to tax bonuses given to selected folks whose
Cowboy Junkies revisit old material
In talking to Cowboy Junkies guitarist Michael Timmins, it appears as though there is nothing more
Columbus Northland’s Sullinger captures Mr. Basketball for 2009
COLUMBUS (AP) — Jared Sullinger should send his father a thank-you note. Without him, and the
Today is Thursday, March 26, the 85th day of 2009. There are 280 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, March 26, the 85th day of 2009. There are 280 days left in the year. On this date
Quotable
Opinion: “AIG highlights broad failures of our financial system. We must ensure that our country never faces
Grand opening at Riverplex club
Grand opening at Riverplex club NEW CASTLE, Pa. — It’s grand opening weekend for Stage 3, the
Haggard suggested divorce after scandal
Haggard suggested divorce after scandal DENVER — Disgraced pastor Ted Haggard says he wanted his
Perry: a kiss and tell on her career, childhood
SAN DIEGO — Uh-oh! Katy Perry’s born-again minister parents were in the house. How would pop’s new
Best bets on TV
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): We’re still waiting, with bated breath, for the promised hookup of Booth and
Madrassas in Pakistan teach value of death
Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — The school seemed normal enough at first. “For a year, they gave us religious
Premiere of oratorio will include large choir
A choir of 100 voices will sing the premiere of “Forgiven,” a contemporary gospel oratorio written
'Haunting in Connecticut' delivers scary moments
Never play hide-and-seek in a haunted house. Isn’t that one of those motherisms handed down at the
Sports briefs
YSU Softball canceled CANFIELD — Wednesday’s scheduled doubleheader between the Youngstown State
Child falls from window
Child falls from window AUSTINTOWN — A toddler fell from the window of a second-floor apartment.
Marriage officials
ELSEWHERE A look at some of the officials who can perform civil marriage ceremonies in a selection
Feb. new-home sales prove encouraging
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the second-worst month on record for sales of new homes. But last month
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