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Austintown to study online courses to hold enrollment in line
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Specialized online courses could be an incentive
Allen scores 33 points to lead Celtics past Cavs
BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen scored a season-high 33 points, hitting his sixth 3-pointer to give the
Early interest, pre-orders accelerate for Valley-built Cruze
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com north jackson When the lease on Bobby Thomas’ 2008 Chevrolet
New span will be bridge to brownfields development in Valley, officials say
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A bridge project that will make the
DANA BREUNIG | JOSHUA WINTERS
CANFIELD Dana Breunig, daughter of Bruce and Carol Breunig of Canfield, and Joshua Winters, son
LISA LEWIS | MATTHEW MARTINI
BOARDMAN Lisa Marie Lewis, daughter of Paul and Kerstin Lewis, 3369 Lewis-Seifert Road, and
SARAH HERRON | JOHN BABYAK
YOUNGSTOWN The exchange of wedding vows took place at 2 p.m. Oct. 17, 2009, as Sarah Herron, a
ANNE DULL | NICHOLAS SETTING
NILES Anne Marie Dull, daughter of Atty. and Mrs. J. Terrence Dull, 1809 N. Carnegie Ave., and
MELISSA JOHNSON | ROBERT BEADLE
YOUNGSTOWN Melissa Christina Johnson, daughter of Christopher and Mary Kaye Johnson of Canfield,
ABWA chapter to sponsor Chinese auction
YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has chosen the Ursuline
Stained-glass window raffle is planned
Stained-glass window raffle is planned GIRARD Girard Historical Society is selling raffle
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TueSDAY Daphne will meet for garden therapy with Judy at Sunrise, followed by lunch at the Olive
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Want to be a weather-watcher? Sign up for SKYWARN training
The Columbiana County Emergency Management Agency will have its annual free SKYWARN training program provided by the National Weather Service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Columbiana County Career and Technical Center, 9364 state Route 45.
More meals available from Trumbull Mobile Meals
Trumbull Mobile Meals has capacity to provide additional meals on most of its delivery routes.
Competition rules for Bannas
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Kyle Banna is three years older than his brother Dan
Poland grad takes home-grown lessons to new job as Siemens Corp. president
Poland grad takes home-grown lessons to new job as Siemens Corp. president By DON SHILLING
Spirits move sleuths to action
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Austintown Doors slam when no one’s around. Toilets flush
YSU, UIC split grueling marathon at Eastwood
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com NILES After spending more than 11 hours on the field,
YSU drops twinbill to Butler
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Youngstown State University senior pitcher Cheryl
Route 11 roadwork begins Monday
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Vienna Detours and traffic changes begin Monday on a
Expo caters to women of color
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Women of color had the chance to learn
Andres resigns as hoops coach
Staff report SALEM Salem High athletic director Greg Steffey is looking for two new head
Youngstown Christian splits with Chaney; Girard sweeps
STRUTHERS Chaney’s Matt Franklin doubled as the Chaney High baseball team defeated Youngstown
Easter activities enliven Wick Park
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The last several days of unseasonably warm weather
Hazimihalis hopeful he can stick to plan
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Chris Hazimihalis had a good game plan for his pro
Police free hostage in Youngstown
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police shut down an early morning
MetroParks prepare for warm weather
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks maintenance crews have
Teenager dies in accident on Route 224
NEW CASTLE, PA. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a two-car accident that took the life
Annual blessing of the baskets
Monsignor Peter Polando blesses Easter baskets at St. Matthias Church in Youngstown on Saturday. He has embellished the Easter tradition by asking members of the church to share something from their baskets with new members of the church. Monsignor Polando blessed many baskets at the church Saturday.
Creative Concrete
Versatility allows familiar product to come inside McClatchy Newspapers Not so many years ago,
Software can quadruple screen real estate
My desktop computer has a 27-inch monitor, and every day I bask in its glow. Every time I upgraded
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church with Marge Guthrie
Orthodox enact holy-fire ritual in Jerusalem
Associated Press JERUSALEM The sound of drumbeats and hymns and light from thousands of candles
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. I always admired how Steve McGarrett’s hair always
Area bowling scores at a glance
700s Amron — Chuck Lines (735) in Hively’s Sportsman; Jim Diver (726) & Carl Cramer Jr. (714) in
Armed forces digest
armed forces Job fair for veterans NEW CASTLE, PA. Pennsylvania CareerLink of Lawrence County,
For Dann, it’s Tic Tac, Tic Tac
Opinion: Although the Ohio Attorney General’s Office dodged a contempt of court ruling stemming from the
ON TOP AT HOME
Horizon’s Butler ousts Big Ten’s Michigan State Associated Press Indianapolis After 25 years,
Celebration for the ages — Campbell style
Opinion: I have a fan in Campbell’s Caliope Gialousis. I knew there was one. But that’s not the reason I
More from Stambaugh stadium
LOCKSLEY LEAVES: Freshman quarterback Meiko Locksley, who was a part of Coach Eric Wolford’s first
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive, Brookfield. AGENDA runs
Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill
Q. My almost-3-year-old has started saying things to me that border on disrespectful. Overall,
record reviews
‘Out Front’ Rufus Reid (Motema Records) Grade: B Somewhere around the third tune, this CD
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown.
Family History
Salt Lake City hosts genealogy meetings Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Even after almost 30
Boardman’s balanced budget a sharp contrast to 2009 crisis
Editorial: It wasn’t so long ago that the words “fiscal watch” were used to define Boardman Township
Enthused about Cruze
Bobby Thomas, a GM Lordstown retiree, checks out vehicles in the showroom of Spitzer Chevrolet in North Jackson. Thomas traded in his Chevrolet Impala earlier this year and bought a used Pontiac while he waits on the Lordstown-built Cruze.
Texting ban is just a trend
Opinion: The Ohio Senate will soon be considering a bill to ban texting while driving. The Ohio House of
Dog warden hears gunfire at house
Dog warden hears gunfire at house HOWLAND A Trumbull County dog warden called Howland police
Indians turn to Acta for reversal
Associated Press CLEVELAND When the Cleveland Indians last changed managers, they were coming
Pirates have turned losing into an art form
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Five seasons. Ten seasons. Fifteen seasons. Now, 17 seasons. Year
HandsOn Volunteer opportunities
HANDS ON Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way agency, is the local
Top-selling singles on iTunes for the most recent week:
Top-selling singles on iTunes for the most recent week: v“Hey, Soul Sister,” Train v“Break
Poland blanks Cards; Ursuline falls, 4-2
POLAND Sophomore Erin Gabriel’s three-run homer propelled the Poland High softball team to a 4-0
Youngstown pastor puts twist on tradition of blessing Easter baskets
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Monsignor Peter M. Polando has added a custom
Author to speak about publishing
Author to speak about publishing NORTH CANTON Douglas MacDougall of Massillon, retired
Book Reviews
“Day Out of Days: Stories” By Sam Shepard (Alfred A. Knopf, 282 pages, $25.95) Images of
YSU Theater to present popular opera ‘Mikado’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will
Columbiana County court filings
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Matrix Acquisitions v. Richard Dean, money.
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | WILLIAM NECKERMAN
Born: April 8, 1910, in Youngstown where he has been a lifelong resident. Parent: The only child
Indians blow lead for 10-10 tie; Pirates fall to Phillies, 4-3
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Chris Perez will start the season with a clean slate as the
pittsburgh pirates 2010 schedule
April 5 — Los Angeles, 1:35 p.m. 7 — Los Angeles, 7:05 p.m. 8 — Los Angeles, 12:35 p.m. 9 —
Stupples has LPGA Nabisco lead; Kim, Molder tied in PGA
Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. Karen Stupples shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a
WLLF adds Pirates
STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to launch their 2010 season, the
Phantoms fall 4-1 in final game
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders scored three times in
78th City Championships
Team 1,000-over average Kay Lanes — Mike Lepor, Lance Koss, Rich Thompson, Tom Olesky, Adam
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a noon lunch and meeting
Cleveland Indians 2010 Schedule
April 5 — at Chicago WSox, 2:05 p.m. 7 — at Chicago WSox, 8:10 p.m. 8 — at Chicago WSox, 8:10
MIKADO BOX
if you go What: “The Mikado” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and April 16 and 17; and 3 p.m.
Fire containers have many styles
Fire containers have many styles Planika Fires’ products are a stylish way to bring the lure of
Iranian leader still defiant
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Faced with the prospect of new sanctions because of Iran’s nuclear
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Helping out takes toll on couple
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: We have a 42-year-old daughter who is on drugs.
Pill triggered cough from hell
Q. My insurance company refused the blood pressure drug my doctor prescribed (Hyzaar) and had me
Years Ago
Today is Easter Sunday, the 94th day of 2010. There are 271 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Leopold lifts Pens in OT
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t need a team meeting or an 8:30
2 young widows suspected in Moscow subway attacks
Associated Press KOSTEK, Russia When a 16-year-old girl married a militant Islamist separatist
CURRENT PRICES for antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending March 27
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Caught” by Harlan Coben (Dutton) 2. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Duke easily ousts WVU to advance
Associated Press Indianapolis They don’t call ’em the Devils for nothing. After a thorough
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORATE Theology degree Richard Mattiussi of Austintown has earned his doctoral
Benedict makes his own decisions
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI has surrounded himself with a small group of men
No joke — some collectibles are riddled with humor
It’s April Fool’s weekend, and collectors know you can find jokes and riddles in collectibles of all
Four girls qualify for Irish dance world championships
YOUNGSTOWN Four dancers from the Burke School of Irish Dance-Youngstown branch qualified for the
Apple fans eagerly grab first iPads
Associated Press SEATTLE Now that the iPad is in the hands of early adopters, the hard work for
Obama hails ‘shared spirit of humanity’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s Easter address calls on people of all
It’s time to move along
Opinion: It’s time to move along Congress has just increased the ceiling on the national debt by $1.9
Prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES Howland 15, Boardman 4 Howland020634—15170
‘Darwin’ exhibit coming to St. Louis
‘Darwin’ exhibit coming to St. Louis ST. LOUIS An exhibit on naturalist Charles Darwin, whose
Kay Lanes team captures victory
YOUNGSTOWN Kay Lanes won the team event for the 1,000-over average category as the 78th annual
The First Easter
Editorial: 11Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Solome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come
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