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Niles man charged with fraud, theft
GREENVILLE, Pa. — A Niles, Ohio, man is scheduled for a preliminary hearing April 6 before
Phantoms finish in second place; will face North Stars in playoffs
YOUNGSTOWN — One of the closest finishes of a three-team race for the North American Hockey League
Benefit dishes out 4,000 spaghetti dinners for Greenford family
BOARDMAN - More than 4,000 spaghetti dinners were sold during the two-day Tom Driscoll Benefit
Source: Wagoner out at GM
General Motors Corp. Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner will step down immediately at the request of the White House, administration officials said Sunday. The news comes as President Obama prepares to unveil additional restructuring efforts designed to save the domestic auto industry.
Greek pride on parade
WARREN — Blustery winds, cold weather and occasional rain did not stop the Greek community from
Poland prepares for summer celebration
POLAND — A regional movie premiere, a singing contest, Civil War re-enactors and the dedication of a
Planners for new Girard school focus on access
GIRARD — The groundbreaking ceremony for the new high school to be built here is fast approaching,
$3.8M Struthers budget brings wage freezes and program cuts
The budget does not include funding for the city health department. STRUTHERS — Struthers City
Special-needs students learn workforce skills on the job in Valley
Students work at a different community business every nine weeks. AUSTINTOWN — Teaching
34 Youngstown city workers face layoffs
The police layoffs would jeopardize the city’s safety, the head of the patrol officers union says.
Children host reception for Hahns on 50th
AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robert Hahn, 365 Beechcrest Drive, celebrated their 50th wedding
Meades observe 71st anniversary at worship service
BURGHILL — Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brook Meade, 4475 state Route 7, celebrated their 71st wedding
Rotary plans egg hunt, breakfast with bunny
Rotary plans egg hunt, breakfast with bunny EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine Rotary Club has
LISA THOMPSON | KENNETH TIRPACK
LISA THOMPSON KENNETH TIRPACK CANFIELD — Kenneth Tirpack and his bride, the former Lisa Thompson,
CHRISTINA OLSON | MARK SMITH
CHRISTINA OLSON MARK SMITH BOARDMAN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 2 p.m.
MAGGIE RAMSBOTTOM | LUKE SCHUSTER
MAGGIE RAMSBOTTOM LUKE SCHUSTER NORTH LIMA — Maggie Ramsbottom and Luke Schuster, both of 1175 E.
BRITTANY DROUHARD | CRAIG BARGER
BRITTANY DROUHARD CRAIG BARGER HUBBARD — Brittany Drouhard became the bride of Craig Barger in a
KATI WALL | NATHAN KING
KATI WALL NATHAN KING DUBLIN — St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church was the setting on Dec. 27 as
JENNIFER BUCCI | MATTHEW HALE
JENNIFER BUCCI MATTHEW HALE POLAND — Monsignor William Connell officated when Jennifer Bucci and
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY • Immaculate Heart will meet at 10:30 a.m. for brunch at Eat ’N Park Restaurant in
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary seniors • 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Byzantine
NUTRITION
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Penguins ready for spring drills
Head coach Jon Heacock will assume the duties of defensive coordinator this season. YOUNGSTOWN
Supporters line up for spaghetti, chance to help Greenford family
The benefit, which organizers hope will attract 3,000, continues from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
State wait for Valley boys basketball teams
Boys basketball teams face toughest challenge getting past semifinals In 1994, the Dallas
Shows reveal sense of fashion, history for the American girl
BOARDMAN — From bonnets to hoodies, girls’ fashion surely has come a long way. There used to be a
New court banks on community’s concern to help young offenders
YOUNGSTOWN — Want to do something to help area youngsters who commit minor offenses get their lives
Defense gets credit for Thunder’s win
Mahoning Valley has won all three of its season openers. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder
Popovec continues winning tradition
Her Pittsburgh Panthers are playing in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Last March,
New Castle cathedral nationally recognized
The carefully preserved Scottish Rite Cathedral is now listed on the National Register of Historic
Crosby’s winner leads Pens past Rangers, 4-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It took Sidney Crosby almost 50 minutes and his team-high seventh shot to extend
Old rugged cross: Valley landmark stands tall after 50 years
The Old Rugged Cross is representation of the hymn and stands as tribute to the Youngstown-born
Union charges YSU with interference
The university trustees hope ongoing differences can be resolved amicably. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Villanova ends Pittsburgh’s bid
BOSTON (AP) — It was physical. It was defensive. It was just the way they like it in the Big East.
YSU students bring wrestling home
John Cathelin, known as “The Bouncer,” of Broadview Heights, takes a flying kick from his opponent Nicky Valentino, who’s known as “The Pinnacle” Friday at The Wedge Nightclub in Austintown. Despite any abuse Cathelin may have taken, he won the match.
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Lunatique (Garcia)11.004.202.60 Teka H. (Parker)3.002.20
Sean Penn to play Larry in ‘Three Stooges’ film
Sean Penn to play Larry in ‘Three Stooges’ film NEW YORK — Sean Penn is going slapstick. The
Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, D.C., will soon be in bloom More than a million visitors are expected to stroll
Hafner: Shoulder is stronger
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Travis Hafner’s confidence, if not his right shoulder, is as strong as ever.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Dennis and Lyndsay Boseman, Columbus, girl, March
How to start your vegetable garden
Do your growing in a place that gets a full day’s sun or, at minimum, six hours. So you’d
G19 keyboard goes way beyond typing
It seems like the ordinary is no longer acceptable when it comes to the ordinary things we attach to
Hendrick looks back at first win 25 years ago
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Rick Hendrick was a car owner with a fading dream when he went to church
Day at the ballpark will drive away blues
Opinion: Even though we are in the midst of the Great Recession, it is important to make some quality time
Mortgage scams still out there
As consumers hear about new ways to get loan modifications, they should avoid the old mortgage
Wozniak joins search startup advisory board
Wozniak joins search startup advisory board NEW YORK — Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak — currently
Obama pumps up regulatory agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are stepping through an
Crosby’s goal leads Penguins to win
Crosby’s goal leads Penguins to win Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal with 10:04 remaining
European protesters march in G20 rallies
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people marched through European cities Saturday to demand jobs, economic
Device for strokes shows promise
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A novel device to treat a common heart problem that can lead to stroke showed
Tourists getting steep discounts at attractions
ATLANTA (AP) — Hoping the prospect of sales will woo cash-strapped travelers, the nation’s tourist
Al-Qaida defector’s arrest triggers gunfight in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — A gunfight erupted Saturday in central Baghdad after the local leader of a Sunni
Study: Triathlons pose heart risks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Warning to weekend warriors: Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the
“Predator X” (8 p.m., History): A 50-foot-long creature that is 150 million years old is
“Predator X” (8 p.m., History): A 50-foot-long creature that is 150 million years old is discovered
Chief should lead by example
Editorial: Chief should lead by example Once again questions are being raised about how tight a ship Warren
Happy birthday, Mr. Beat
An exhibition of comic book art by Chris Yambar runs through May 9. Mr. Beat is turning 15,
Is it time to start teaching students personal finance?
“You don’t blame the victims for what happened, but you also recognize that fewer people would have
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending March 21 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Handle with Care” by Jodi Picoult (Atria)
Volcano spews ash 50,000 feet high
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s Mount Redoubt continued to erupt Saturday, sending one ash plume
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements BOARDMAN — David Shevel of Boardman Home Inspection was honored
Internet Explorer 8 is fast becoming the go-to browser
I generally don’t care about Web browsers. I care about getting where I want to go on the Internet
Is a sweet deal in the works for YSU prez?
Opinion: Having failed to get the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio to agree to a plan that would have
Web site reaches out to job searchers
LEXINGTON, Ky. — After endless trolling through career Web sites such as Monster.com and never
Actress to dramatize life of Doris Day
Actress to dramatize life of Doris Day WARREN —Damaris Peters Pike, an actress and impersonator
Storm floods parts of 2 states
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A spring storm dumped heavy rains, baseball-sized hail and whipped up winds
Fargo gets good news with new flood forecast
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo’s fears of a catastrophic flood eased Saturday with word that the Red River
Broadway stars will lend their voices to symphony
The three will sing selections from a number of musicals. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Symphony
Inside the decisions of ‘The Decider’
NEW YORK — Former President George W. Bush, who once famously called himself “The Decider,” is
Helping teenagers find summer jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — Your teenager has some new competition for jobs this summer. Namely, the growing
Today is Sunday, March 29, the 88th day of 2009. There are 277 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, March 29, the 88th day of 2009. There are 277 days left in the year. On this date
if you go
if you go What: Exhibition by pop artist Chris Yambar When: now through May 9; gallery hours are
Youngstown school system offers a teaching moment
Editorial: Just about every public sector entity in the Mahoning Valley is facing, or will soon face, a
Pediatric clinic
Pediatric clinic COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana County Health Department is offering a pediatric
Where there’s smoke ...
Officials cast wary eye on e-cigarettes SAN JOSE, Calif. — The young man in the tall swivel
SOMETHING NEW AT ROCK HALL
Local company adds its touch to hall of fame events The company is the lead designer for
information If you go
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: Through April 12; annual cherry blossom parade starts at 10 a.m.
Challenging parental authority
john rosemond This is the second in a series loosely titled “I Don’t Know About You, But I’m Ready
American Girl doll winner
The winner of The Vindicator’s American Girl Doll Writing Contest is: Reporter: Gwendolyn Sieman,
Through her loss, widow discovers a silver lining
Special to The Vindicator FORMAL INVITATION: Cathy Murray, right, is inviting area high school
Global economic crisis
Global economic crisis The United Nations’ tourism organization said that international vacation
REGION
REGION Little Caesar’s Pizza to open in Boardman BOARDMAN — Little Caesar’s Pizza will open at
It’s time to throw freeloaders out of the house
Dear Annie: My husband and I bought our first house just over a year ago and have had several
Writing contest wasn’t child’s play
Having preferred footballs to baby dolls when I was young, this former tomboy couldn’t help but grin
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE Jeanette Tait has joined Right Place Realty of Boardman. She has been a full-time real
wallcoverings
wallcoverings A few ideas Why change only the color of your walls when you can add texture, too?
Funeral industry pinched by the ongoing recession
SEATTLE — Cindy Jamison and her dad had been as close as father and daughter could be, but by the
SLIPPER CHAIR: Mother-of-pearl inlay and painted and gilded decorations embellish this slipper chair
SLIPPER CHAIR: Mother-of-pearl inlay and painted and gilded decorations embellish this slipper chair
hFor some, old is in
hFor some, old is in Not everyone lives in a brand-new house, and frankly, not everyone wants to.
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Ronald C. Burley The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Slipper chair helped with getting dressed
Slipper chair helped with getting dressed Getting dressed was more complicated for a well-to-do
Old rugged cross: Part of Youngstown history
The Old Rugged Cross at Lake Park Cemetery, 1459 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, was dedicated
Ice Hotel starts selling tickets for space trips
Ice Hotel starts selling tickets for space trips STOCKHOLM — You can sleep in eight degrees below
highlights \ Exploring the city
The city has also opened a number of new or newly renovated attractions in the past year. Here are
Author to discuss TV’s Golden Age
WARREN — Author and television historian Larry James Gianakos will discuss “The Resurrection of an
SATURDAY LOTTERIES
SATURDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 7-7-6 (white ball) Pick 4, 4-0-4-9 Classic
CURRENT PRICES \ Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
“When March Went Mad: The Game That Transformed Basketball” by Seth Davis (Times Books,
“When March Went Mad: The Game That Transformed Basketball” by Seth Davis (Times Books, $26)
Vindicator file photos
Vindicator file photos FIFTY YEARS AGO: About 3,000 people attended the April 5, 1959, dedication
Gardens can please eye as well as palate
When locating your vegetable plot, keep it close to your house. ’Tis the season when everyone
Mahoning Valley has no reason to support latest casino gambling proposal
Opinion: EDITOR: I’m not philosophically opposed to gambling. I’ll readily admit I enjoy visiting a casino
Mohaddeses to mark 30th anniversary
CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Mort Mohaddes, Villa Rosa Drive, will celebrate their 30th wedding
Boys basketball \ Area state qualifiers
Rayen: 1923, 1924, 1934, 1941, 1981, 1982 (2nd), 1985 (1st), 1986 East: 1938 South: 1927
Stellar cast drives ‘Daisy’
YOUNGSTOWN — Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy” is a
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog FLORIDAEven-6Washington BALTIMOREPick’emNY Mets
TIME BANKING
TIME BANKING The concept, which began about 20 years ago, is based largely on a community of
Errors hurt YSU in 1-run defeat
CHICAGO — The University of Illinois-Chicago baseball team scored its second unearned run in the
Will Europe continue to embrace Obama?
WASHINGTON — They gave him their hearts when he visited last summer. Now, the question hanging over
Sign-up period for funding extended for landowners for floodplain easements
COLUMBUS — The Natural Resources Conservation Service extended the sign-up period until April 10 for
Book fair planned at Fellows gardens
YOUNGSTOWN — The third annual book fair of Youngstown, “Plant the Seed to Read,” will be from 10 am.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center, GBOE 2009 meeting, 4:30 p.m., Mill Creek Park
Seder dedicated to hunger awareness
The event will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. YOUNGSTOWN — A Seder
Lawmakers more open to idea of taxing benefits
WASHINGTON — Faced with mounting budget deficits and the enormous cost of reforming the nation’s
Tondo has ups, downs, but is bouncing back
The McDonald native was named to the All-University Athletic Association First Team for the second
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Softball at Wright St., 1 p.m.; men’s golf at Ball St. Collegiate;
LOOKING BACK \ Female fashion Things sure have changed for females over the last 235 years:
1774: Colonial girls, dresses only, to perform “ladylike” activities such as practicing handwriting
SPRING FOOTALL SCHEDULE
SPRING FOOTALL SCHEDULE Monday — Helmets, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday — Helmets, 7:30 a.m. Friday —
Without Northside, all lose
Opinion: Without Northside, all lose EDITOR: What do we have to lose? Plenty, if Northside Hospital
Lights dim for Earth Hour
Lights dim for Earth Hour CHICAGO — From the Eiffel Tower in Paris, above, and the Great Pyramids
PUBLIC LIBRARIEs | April schedule
National Library Week April 12-18: “Worlds Connect at Your Library” is the theme. PUBLIC LIBRARY
There are ways to jump-start a stalled sex life
Q. I have a problem and I don’t know where to turn. My partner and I don’t have sex very often
Qualifying: The Hartford native will start in 39th position today at the Goody’s Fast Pain
Qualifying: The Hartford native will start in 39th position today at the Goody’s Fast Pain Relief
Vindy.com’s new registration rules aim to raise the level of discourse
Opinion: I still shudder when I recall a story we ran almost two years ago. The Home Builders/Remodelers
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS DIVISION I Cols. Northland 60, Cin.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Steve Krivonak — has hitting instruction for players age 9-18 on Sundays. Call (330) 533-
Robbery, carjacking and car chase keep Youngstown police busy
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating a robbery, carjacking and a car chase — all in the space
Persistence leads DeMain to first two 300 games
John Bassetti \ Bowling Jim DeMain says he’s gotten better with age. His scores lately
Warren SWNA meeting
Warren SWNA meeting WARREN — The South West Neighborhood Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday
Mr. Basketball lifts Northland to state crown
COLUMBUS (AP) — If the poll voters were right, then they were right in a photo finish. Mr.
WTC tower name change is unpatriotic, critics say
NEW YORK (AP) — Even without the name, the symbolism of the Freedom Tower as an American response to
Youngstown State FOOTBALL 2009 Spring roster
1 — Kevin Smith, TB, 5-10, 195, Sr., San Diego 2 — Andre Elliott, FS, 6-2, 190, Jr., Maple
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Gerald A. Drake, 28, of 139 Windham Road, Newton Falls, and
Is U.S. on the brink of upturn?
Most analysts agree that several positive reports in recent weeks bring a few rays of hope.
Mahoning grand jury handups
Mahoning grand jury indicts Warren man on rape, kidnapping and robbery charges YOUNGSTOWN — A
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