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Pitt ousted

Pitt ousted BOSTON (AP) — Scottie Reynolds made a half-court dash for the game-winning shot with


Crosby’s goal lead Pens win

Crosby’s goal lead Pens win PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal with 10:04


Youth wellness day

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‘Eggstravaganza’ egg hunt set

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Summer SlimDown, antiques, Pet Expo

Summer SlimDown set at Jewish center YOUNGSTOWN — The Jewish Community Center is announcing its


Austintown police seek driver who hit teen, fled

A 14-year-old girl will be home-schooled while she recovers from injuries after being hit by a car.


Harding overcome by Northland’s strength in semifinal

Harding overcome by Northland’s strength in 73-59 semifinal loss COLUMBUS — Less than an hour

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Austintown students meet baseball living legend

Austintown students meet one of baseball’s living legends AUSTINTOWN — Students at Frank Ohl


Thunder rallies to win season opener

Mahoning Valley’s defense played a huge role, and Davon Vinson threw four touchdown passes.

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Cul-de-sac proposal draws flak in N. Lima

There’s no need to spend money on repairing a problem that doesn’t exist, one resident said.


Diggers secure playoff berth

Phantoms Mahoning Valley’s 5-2 loss to Alpena means a lot of help is needed to finish first.


Penguins lose 2 at Illinois-Chicago

CHICAGO — John Roskinski’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Illinois-


Group works to insure children

A local coalition is working to ensure that children of the Valley receive health insurance.


Helping Other Women focuses on furniture needs

A Youngstown organization channels its efforts into getting women, their children and their


Nelsons hope for turnout

The K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament will return in May. YOUNGSTOWN — There is the


Bullet just misses toddler

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Ex-comedian looks to make serious money

Ed Mitchell knows what it’s like to be alone in the spotlight. After all, the Austintown man was a


Princeton beats St. John’s to set up 1-vs.-2 matchup

COLUMBUS — Marquis Horne scored 18 points and Ohio State signee Jordan Sibert made numerous big


Main Street Theater charts road to revival

Don Arthurs shows off the renovated interior of the Main Street Theater in Columbiana,. Arthurs and his wife, Dawn, purchased the theater in 2007.


Rapper going to prison for year

ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper T.I. was sentenced Friday to one year and a day in prison after pleading


Firing of Trumbull JFS chief takes the public by surprise

Opinion: The image of Tom Mahoney being escorted by sheriff’s deputies out of the Trumbull County Job and


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Guy V. Gibson, 21, of 223 Bouquet Ave., Youngstown, and


New war strategy requires help

WASHINGTON (AP) — The success of President Barack Obama’s new war strategy depends heavily on


HELPING POLICE

HELPING POLICE Essence Williams, 14, of Austintown, was hit by a car while crossing Orkney Avenue


Fallujah is a test case for Iraq after U.S. withdraws

FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) — The Americans are gone from Fallujah, but the “King of Kentucky Chicken


Global warming makes nuclear power look good

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — The nation’s worst nuclear power plant accident was unfolding on


Americans are making their old cars last longer

DETROIT (AP) — She wants a new car, but Pamela Davies is still driving the very first one she


Resurrection Drama

YOUNGSTOWN — A unique factor plays into the staging of the Easter drama “What Love” at Rising Star


Investors cash in some gains from big rally

NEW YORK (AP) — Caution reasserted itself on Wall Street Friday, sending stocks sharply lower but


Fargo residents flee ahead of potential major flood

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Thousands of shivering, tired residents got out while they could and others


Submit information for Holy Week, Easter

Submit information for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area


Doctoral program at Baptist seminary explores spirituality

The program’s first student describes spirituality as a “conduct of life.” LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —


“22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): Kids really seem to like

“22nd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards” (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): Kids really seem to like the Jonas


Wanted: Grown-ups to govern America

Opinion: WASHINGTON — If you’re like me, you’re probably ready to cry “Uncle” — and then some! Do I like


Source: Obama to add cutbacks

DETROIT (AP) — The Obama administration is likely to impose deeper concessions on Chrysler LLC and


Groups reach agreement on health-care overhaul

“You can bet I’ll be working closely with these groups.” Sen. Max Baucus Senate Finance


NATION

NATION Consumer spending rises for second month WASHINGTON — After a half-year of declines,


Viral infections found in 16 veterans, VA says

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Viral infections, including hepatitis, have been found in 16 patients


Pro wrestler Cena takes on role of action hero in ‘12 Rounds’

PHILADELPHIA — The action-hero deficit has grown so pronounced in Hollywood over the last few years


Gaza Strip offensive puts Israel in a bind

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Palestinian militants in Gaza fired another missile into Israel on Tuesday. In recent


local topics on tv Sunday news show

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Fellows Riverside Garden at Mill Creek Park will


A tax to regulate carbon?

Washington Post: The Environmental Protection Agency has told the White House that global warming is


Half brother charged with stealing from comic

Half brother charged with stealing from comic WOBURN, Mass. — The half brother of Dane Cook has


news shows Guest lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Treasury Secretary Timothy


‘Miss Julie’ at YSU focuses on man vs. woman, upper class vs. lower

YOUNGSTOWN — Dennis Henneman is known in the theater community as a director who likes a challenge.


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury recently issued these indictments: John W.


Residents ignoring ban on dishwater detergent

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The quest for squeaky-clean dishes has turned some law-abiding people in


Bank CEOs express optimism on economic recovery plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top executives of the nation’s biggest banks said Friday after meeting with


Arson destroys auto-repair shop

YOUNGSTOWN — Arson is the cause of a fire that destroyed Citywide Enterprises, a vehicle-repair


Christian view is trust in God’s plan

Christian view is trust in God’s plan On Feb. 17, President Barack Obama signed an $825 billion


Evolving religious profile is a revelation

Opinion: For a survey full of revelations and epiphanies, the answer from demographer Ariela Keysar was not


Diocese to present awards

YOUNGSTOWN — The office of youth and young adult ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has


Weekly quiz

Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x7 5 3 uK J 5 vA Q 10 4 w6 5 2 The bidding has


Local BPW members gather for speakoff competition

Special to The Vindicator BUSINESS WOMEN: Advocates of women’s workplace rights, Youngstown


‘Eggstravaganza’ set

‘Eggstravaganza’ set YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ annual Easter “Eggstravaganza” will be at


OSU coach smiling more

Arms crossed, face blank, Jim Foster will direct, cajole, encourage and admonish his players and the


Tabata: Wife lied ‘many’ times

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata said Friday his much-older wife lied


Steelworkers union, politicians pushing Buy America plan

Steelworkers want American companies to have a second chance at stimulus projects. WARREN —


TODAY

TODAY 9 a.m. (SPD) Truck racing: NASCAR qualifying. 10:30 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint


Afghan, Pakistani leaders offer praise for Obama’s plan

KABUL (AP) — Afghan and Pakistani officials praised the strategy President Barack Obama unveiled


Man facing many charges after police chase, struggle

The man led officers on a high-speed chase, a police report says. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A city man


Unfit big-rig drivers on road, probe finds

Investigations by E.W. Scripps television stations have found that tens of thousands of big-rig


Study links hot tea to esophageal cancer

Is there anything left in life that isn’t linked in some way to cancer? Not hot tea apparently. An


Strickland: Regional cooperation sparked $20M grant for V&M plan

Failing to buy the railroad land could have doomed the project, the mayor says. YOUNGSTOWN —


Penguins’ Fleury hot down the stretch

PITTSBURGH (AP) — They call Marc-Andre Fleury “Flower,” an homage to the French translation of the


JFS worker pleads innocent to trafficking

WARREN — Kennneth Greep, the Trumbull County Job and Family Services employee arrested at the JFS


Teacher pleads innocent

Leone is a former Mineral Ridge High head football coach. WARREN — A physical education teacher


Japan OKs deployment of missile defense system

TOKYO (AP) — Japan took the rare step Friday of ordering battleships and missile interceptors to


Struthers man pleads innocent to assault

Keith R. Suchora of Struthers was released on $1,000 cash bond. STRUTHERS — A 22-year-old


Austintown man jailed in gross sexual imposition

A hearing is set for Monday. WARREN — An Austintown man who works at a Howland drive-through


Suspect dead, trooper hurt in shootout

MERCER, Pa. — A man was killed and a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was wounded in a shootout


Exhibition Baseball

Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog PITTSBURGHPick’emPhiladelphia ST. LOUIS6-7Baltimore


Battle brews over tuition for illegal immigrants

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A national group that favors strict immigration policies has launched a campaign


Picture this: A hanging display of Columbiana Co.’s finest judges

The photographs have been stored in a bank vault. LISBON — County officials and workers will


Baard rules out federal funds

WELLSVILLE — A proposed coal-to-fuel plant will not seek federal loan guarantees in order to keep


Bow-tied newsman dies at 86

MIAMI (AP) — Irving R. Levine, the bow-tied NBC newsman who explained the fine points of economics


Indians/PIrates baseball \ Friday’s games

Giants 10, Indians 3 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled


Traffic stop leads to charges involving drugs and weapon

YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a couple of traffic violations led to the arrest of a Jackson Street man on


Killer asks for time to prove his innocence

A convicted killer scheduled to die next month has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to delay his


Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games L.A. Lakers 92, Detroit 77 Chicago 106, Miami 87 Portland 129, Phoenix 109


area

area Stanton joins Raiders ALLIANCE — Niles High School senior Zakary Stanton has committed to


Warren police probe centers on allegation of falsified time card

The officer was considered on duty but out of service while at two basketball games. WARREN —


Teen says she won’t be bullied over photos

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — One of three teens suing a Pennsylvania prosecutor says she does not want to be


Government report: Attack in Britain likely

The risk of a terrorist attack taking place in Britain is said by the authorities to be “severe” –


6th District to receive $626K for expansion of 6 health centers

LISBON — Ohio’s 6th District will receive $626,476 to expand services offered at six community


MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Friday 1st—Mikes M (Garcia)9.204.403.20 Scooby (Murphy)5.803.60 Vishnu


Man, 89, injured and robbed at his home

YOUNGSTOWN — Police said an 89-year-old man was struck on the head and knocked unconscious when he


Youngstown police ID man found slain

YOUNGSTOWN — Police checking out an abandoned car on Miltonia Avenue found the body of a Bennington


Oakland pays tribute to slain police

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The city virtually halted Friday for the funeral of four slain police


FRIDAY LOTTERIES

FRIDAY LOTTERIES multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 10-15-24-38-50 Mega Ball, 19 OHIO


City gets final OK to demolish property for expansion at YSU

A jury trial to determine compensation begins May 20. YOUNGSTOWN — A magistrate’s decision has


Astronauts get shuttle ready to return to Earth

Astronauts get shuttle ready to return to Earth CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Their mission almost


Cavs win, LeBron angered by foul

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James has taken plenty of hard hits in his career, but didn’t like the one


National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA x-New


Alaskan volcanic explosions continue

EAGLE RIVER, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s Mount Redoubt continued its volcanic explosions Friday, sending


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CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

AUXILIARIES • Flora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. April 4 for dessert at the home of


Thunder opener

YOUNGSTOWN — In a game in which every play is a potential explosion, the Mahoning Valley Thunder


Today in history

Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2009. There are 278 days left in the year. On this date


Do you know your dog’s ‘human’ age?

Dear Readers: Do you think your 3-year-old dog is 21 in our years? Guess what? Not so! Dogs reach


Husband’s fantasies shock wife of 16 years

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 16 years and own a business together. I recently


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