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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
Summer SlimDown, antiques, Pet Expo
Summer SlimDown set at Jewish center YOUNGSTOWN — The Jewish Community Center is announcing its
Harding overcome by Northland’s strength in semifinal
Harding overcome by Northland’s strength in 73-59 semifinal loss COLUMBUS — Less than an hour
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.
Thunder rallies to win season opener
Mahoning Valley’s defense played a huge role, and Davon Vinson threw four touchdown passes.
Austintown students meet baseball living legend
Austintown students meet one of baseball’s living legends AUSTINTOWN — Students at Frank Ohl
Diggers secure playoff berth
Phantoms Mahoning Valley’s 5-2 loss to Alpena means a lot of help is needed to finish first.
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.
Group works to insure children
A local coalition is working to ensure that children of the Valley receive health insurance.
Penguins lose 2 at Illinois-Chicago
CHICAGO — John Roskinski’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Illinois-
Nelsons hope for turnout
The K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament will return in May. YOUNGSTOWN — There is the
Helping Other Women focuses on furniture needs
A Youngstown organization channels its efforts into getting women, their children and their
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
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
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.
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
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
Today in history
Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2009. There are 278 days left in the year. On this date
Thunder opener
YOUNGSTOWN — In a game in which every play is a potential explosion, the Mahoning Valley Thunder
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
AUXILIARIES • Flora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. April 4 for dessert at the home of
Alaskan volcanic explosions continue
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s Mount Redoubt continued its volcanic explosions Friday, sending
National Hockey League
National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA x-New
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
Astronauts get shuttle ready to return to Earth
Astronauts get shuttle ready to return to Earth CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Their mission almost
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
FRIDAY LOTTERIES
FRIDAY LOTTERIES multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 10-15-24-38-50 Mega Ball, 19 OHIO
Oakland pays tribute to slain police
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The city virtually halted Friday for the funeral of four slain police
Youngstown police ID man found slain
YOUNGSTOWN — Police checking out an abandoned car on Miltonia Avenue found the body of a Bennington
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
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Friday 1st—Mikes M (Garcia)9.204.403.20 Scooby (Murphy)5.803.60 Vishnu
Bow-tied newsman dies at 86
MIAMI (AP) — Irving R. Levine, the bow-tied NBC newsman who explained the fine points of economics
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
Government report: Attack in Britain likely
The risk of a terrorist attack taking place in Britain is said by the authorities to be “severe” –
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
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 —
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games L.A. Lakers 92, Detroit 77 Chicago 106, Miami 87 Portland 129, Phoenix 109
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
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
Indians/PIrates baseball \ Friday’s games
Giants 10, Indians 3 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — American League Cy Young winner Cliff Lee again struggled
Baard rules out federal funds
WELLSVILLE — A proposed coal-to-fuel plant will not seek federal loan guarantees in order to keep
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
Battle brews over tuition for illegal immigrants
HACKENSACK, N.J. — A national group that favors strict immigration policies has launched a campaign
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog PITTSBURGHPick’emPhiladelphia ST. LOUIS6-7Baltimore
Suspect dead, trooper hurt in shootout
MERCER, Pa. — A man was killed and a Pennsylvania State Police trooper was wounded in a shootout
Austintown man jailed in gross sexual imposition
A hearing is set for Monday. WARREN — An Austintown man who works at a Howland drive-through
Struthers man pleads innocent to assault
Keith R. Suchora of Struthers was released on $1,000 cash bond. STRUTHERS — A 22-year-old
Japan OKs deployment of missile defense system
TOKYO (AP) — Japan took the rare step Friday of ordering battleships and missile interceptors to
Teacher pleads innocent
Leone is a former Mineral Ridge High head football coach. WARREN — A physical education teacher
JFS worker pleads innocent to trafficking
WARREN — Kennneth Greep, the Trumbull County Job and Family Services employee arrested at the JFS
Penguins’ Fleury hot down the stretch
PITTSBURGH (AP) — They call Marc-Andre Fleury “Flower,” an homage to the French translation of the
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 —
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
Unfit big-rig drivers on road, probe finds
Investigations by E.W. Scripps television stations have found that tens of thousands of big-rig
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
Afghan, Pakistani leaders offer praise for Obama’s plan
KABUL (AP) — Afghan and Pakistani officials praised the strategy President Barack Obama unveiled
TODAY
TODAY 9 a.m. (SPD) Truck racing: NASCAR qualifying. 10:30 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint
Steelworkers union, politicians pushing Buy America plan
Steelworkers want American companies to have a second chance at stimulus projects. WARREN —
Tabata: Wife lied ‘many’ times
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Jose Tabata said Friday his much-older wife lied
OSU coach smiling more
Arms crossed, face blank, Jim Foster will direct, cajole, encourage and admonish his players and the
‘Eggstravaganza’ set
‘Eggstravaganza’ set YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ annual Easter “Eggstravaganza” will be at
Local BPW members gather for speakoff competition
Special to The Vindicator BUSINESS WOMEN: Advocates of women’s workplace rights, Youngstown
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
Diocese to present awards
YOUNGSTOWN — The office of youth and young adult ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has
Evolving religious profile is a revelation
Opinion: For a survey full of revelations and epiphanies, the answer from demographer Ariela Keysar was not
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
Bank CEOs express optimism on economic recovery plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top executives of the nation’s biggest banks said Friday after meeting with
‘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.
Arson destroys auto-repair shop
YOUNGSTOWN — Arson is the cause of a fire that destroyed Citywide Enterprises, a vehicle-repair
Residents ignoring ban on dishwater detergent
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The quest for squeaky-clean dishes has turned some law-abiding people in
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury recently issued these indictments: John W.
news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Treasury Secretary Timothy
Half brother charged with stealing from comic
Half brother charged with stealing from comic WOBURN, Mass. — The half brother of Dane Cook has
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
Gaza Strip offensive puts Israel in a bind
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Palestinian militants in Gaza fired another missile into Israel on Tuesday. In recent
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
Viral infections found in 16 veterans, VA says
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Viral infections, including hepatitis, have been found in 16 patients
Groups reach agreement on health-care overhaul
“You can bet I’ll be working closely with these groups.” Sen. Max Baucus Senate Finance
Source: Obama to add cutbacks
DETROIT (AP) — The Obama administration is likely to impose deeper concessions on Chrysler LLC and
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
“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
Doctoral program at Baptist seminary explores spirituality
The program’s first student describes spirituality as a “conduct of life.” LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —
Submit information for Holy Week, Easter
Submit information for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area
Fargo residents flee ahead of potential major flood
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Thousands of shivering, tired residents got out while they could and others
Investors cash in some gains from big rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Caution reasserted itself on Wall Street Friday, sending stocks sharply lower but
Resurrection Drama
YOUNGSTOWN — A unique factor plays into the staging of the Easter drama “What Love” at Rising Star
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
Global warming makes nuclear power look good
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — The nation’s worst nuclear power plant accident was unfolding on
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
HELPING POLICE
HELPING POLICE Essence Williams, 14, of Austintown, was hit by a car while crossing Orkney Avenue
New war strategy requires help
WASHINGTON (AP) — The success of President Barack Obama’s new war strategy depends heavily on
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Guy V. Gibson, 21, of 223 Bouquet Ave., Youngstown, and
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
Rapper going to prison for year
ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper T.I. was sentenced Friday to one year and a day in prison after pleading
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