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Wednesday, March 31 (116 stories)
3 Trumbull County Marine recruits dead after 7-car pile-up in Warren
Three Trumbull County Marine Corps recruits on their way to Cleveland to take a military entrance exam were killed in a seven-car pile-up Wednesday afternoon on state Routes 5 and 82 at Burnett Road in Warren Township.
YSU trustees back off earlier YEC decision
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees will allow Youngstown Early College
Unusually warm weather on schedule for Valley
It will be unseasonably warm between Thursday and Saturday — and that’s not an April Fools’ joke.
Governor signs livestock bill
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has signed into law legislation creating the voter-approved Livestock
Poll: Democrats doing better than before
Gov. Ted Strickland and both Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are outpacing their Republican
Former undertaker may be retried for aggravated murder
A federal appeals court says that a former undertaker twice convicted of killing his wife may be
Obama to allow oil drilling off Virginia coast
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a reversal of a long-standing ban on most offshore drilling, President Barack
Fahey named YSU vice president
YOUNGSTOWN Jack Fahey, executive director of student services and ombudsman at Youngstown State
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy says one of its aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy says one of its aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region and one
Couple duped out of $590 in Craigslist scam
A pair of 18-year-olds from Akron got less than they bargained for Tuesday night when the came to
Man taken to hospital after falling in well
HERMINIE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man had to be flown to a hospital after he fell down a
March snow causes fatal crash in Pa.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A surprise spring snowfall caused a string of crashes in northeastern
Colorado chosen for Bewley-Sikora summer wedding
Stephanie Bewley, dau-ghter of Patrica Turso of Constableville, N.Y., and Thomas Bewley of
Parents announce Mashburn-Williford engagement
austintown The engagement and wedding plans of Shelby Mashburn and John-Michael Williford are
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Dinner to benefit patient care fund
Dinner to benefit patient care fund GREENVILLE, Pa. Greenville Moose Family Center, 32 Shenango
HELOISE: Clean, sanitize sink and counters
Dear Readers: Your kitchen sink may look clean, but it is still filled with harmful, icky bacteria!
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Younger man acts immature
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-“young” gay male and have been
Warren mother: Officer traumatized my sons
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police are starting an internal investigation of a
Comeback Player: YSU's Blocker gets national award for cancer fight
Youngstown State men’s basketball player Dallas Blocker receives national award for his fight
Penguins’ Wolford wants more intensity at practice
By jon moffett jmoffett @vindy.com Youngstown Head coach Eric Wolford is making his point to
Family tries to cope with fatal drive-by
A family is searching for answers after a city man was gunned down in broad daylight on the city’s North Side.
All Stars put on a show at Beach Classic
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN There was a little bit of everything at the Mahoning
Mayor sends balanced-budget plan to council
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The administration will present a balanced
Phantoms prepare to close book on initial season in the USHL
Phantoms prepare to close book on initial season in the USHL By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Rep. Ryan postpones health-care meeting, citing safety concerns
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Citing potential danger to himself and others
YSU athletics | Tuesday’s events
Baseball Duquesne 14, YSU 8 PITTSBURGH Duquesne scored seven runs in the seventh inning to
2 plead innocent in YSU theft case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two defendants in a Youngstown State
Women face charges in hammer attack on man
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A domestic dispute ended in the arrest of
Whitmer resigns as Columbiana’s basketball coach
Eric Whitmer turned in his resignation before he turned into a statistic.
Lighters started fire that killed 4-year-old
Staff report WARREN The Warren Fire Department has determined that the March 2 house fire at 525
Lisbon landfill to pay $4M settlement
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A&L Salvage Landfill has agreed to more than a
Pavlik 101 || Brit here to study city and its champ
James Rhodes came from England to write a book about Youngstown and the city's support for Kelly Pavlik.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.63 .21 Avalon
Agencies to probe Toyota
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The National Academy of Sciences will lead a broad investigation
Moore leads All-America team
Associated Press This is now an annual rite of spring for Maya Moore, who is fast joining some of
U.S., Pakistan can be close
Opinion: Will the United States and Pakistan ever trust each other enough to cooperate fully in fighting the
Mall robbery charge
Mall robbery charge boardman A Youngstown woman faces a robbery charge, accused of fighting with
Counting the presidential votes
Opinion: Counting the presidential votes I enjoyed your March 24 car- toon showing Obama signing the
Butler’s Hayward leads run to Final 4
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Gordon Hayward has always embraced the big stage. Whether it’s
Spring fish sale set in Columbiana Co.
Staff report SALEM The Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District’s spring fish sale offers
Bucs’ Jones has been worth the wait
Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Maybe Garrett Jones simply got tired of being labeled a minor
School may seek grant
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com youngstown The treasurer of Mollie Kessler School, an East Wood
Trumbull officials to fill position
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners today are expected to hire
GOP candidates withdraw from races
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN Two Republicans — one who was running for Congress
Lordstown sewer repairs to start
Staff report LORDSTOWN Village officials now hope the $11 million East Side sewer project will
Holmes denies hurting woman
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLa. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes denies hurting a
Early voting available
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though the primary election is more than a
Crack vs. cocaine sentences
Opinion: Crack vs. cocaine sentences Los Angeles Times: There was never any scientific basis for the
Twins’ Liriano strong in 4-1 win over Pittsburgh
Associated Press FORT MYERS, FLa. Francisco Liriano’s latest spring gem showed exactly why the
To turn brownies into Easter fun, hop to it!
Family Features Put a new spin on Easter; serve brownies in bunny and egg shapes — an easy way to
VALLEY EGG HUNTS
VALLEY EGG HUNTS Easter fun A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as
Ohio Marine dies in Africa
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, Ohio The Department of Defense has announced that a U.S. Marine
Fisher leads Brunner in poll of likely Dem voters
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher is leading Secretary of State
Easter What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Crock-pot recipes work with so much more SLOW (AND EASY) COOKING
McClatchy Newspapers Richard Strausz of Southfield, Mich., owes his newfound slow-cooker passion
How do students benefit?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The law that President Barack Obama signed Tuesday could mean big
CORRECTION
CORRECTION St. Michael Church Family Life Center, 340 N. Broad St., Canfield, will sponsor a
Author wrote screenplay specifically for Miley
Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. The romantic melodrama machine that is Nicholas Sparks
Derby prep races continue Saturday
Associated Press NEW YORK The top two Kentucky Derby contenders likely will be running their
Crossover voters in Ohio must pledge to new party
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republicans and county elections boards are grumbling about a new
Boardman Kiwanis sponsors holiday event
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Five-year-old Esther Gitimu broke open her
Here’s an alternative for your Passover meal Don’t pass over turkey for holiday
Associated Press Boneless, skinless turkey breast can make for a healthy meal. But it doesn’t
Cash for good conduct has mixed results
Associated Press NEW YORK An experimental anti-poverty program that pays the poor for
Hollywood gives the ’80s an encore
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Clash of the Titans” writers Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi are
Obama finalizes overhaul, loan change
Associated Press WASHINGTON Finalizing two major pieces of his agenda, President Barack Obama on
The 5 || Youngstown film available on DVD
Youngstown film available on DVD “Youngstown: Still Standing,” the documentary film produced by
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room, Educational
EASY Easter Brunch
Family Features Hosting an Easter brunch is a great way to bring friends and family together. And
Subway killings in Russia send a variety of messages
Editorial: The subway explosions in Moscow that left at least 39 people dead are a reminder that no nation is
Feds: Group posed imminent threat
Associated Press DETROIT Federal authorities had been monitoring members of a Michigan-based
Piano-violin duo to play at arts event
YOUNGSTOWN The Munoz-Ilusorio duo will perform at the Jewish Community Center’s J Cafe at 6:30
Putin: Bombing masterminds will be found
Associated Press MOSCOW Vladimir Putin vowed Tuesday to “drag out of the sewer” the masterminds
Nation & World Digest
Obama, Sarkozy seek Iran sanctions WASHINGTON With the president of France at his side,
Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 25 Forgery: An employee
Swenson named pitcher of the week
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown For the fourth time in his Penguins career,
Police seek robber
Police seek robber YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the man who robbed a South Side convenience
Nissan to sell electric car for $25K
Associated Press NEW YORK Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its new electric car will cost just over
Business Digest
Delphi-retiree resolution passed Warren The Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee
Obama taps his inner Ike
Opinion: By David A. NICHOLS Los Angeles Times President Obama gets it. So did President Eisenhower half
Blacks feel white backlash
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid McClatchy Newspapers More than a year ago, after throngs cheered Barack Obama’s
Climate change is not new
Opinion: When ancient fossils of creatures that live on the ocean floor have been found in rock formations at
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Law & Order: SVU” (10 p.m ., NBC): The parade of attention-grabbing guest appearances continues on
Tuesday’s Prep softball games
Poland 2, Struthers 0 STRUTHERS Winning pitcher Erin Gabriel tossed a one-hitter and struck out
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Matthew T. Gessler, 25, of 4523 Plumbrook Drive,
Economic and social changes are triggering extremism, experts say
Trend seen in militia growth Detroit Free Press DETROIT The actions of the Christian militia
WVU’s Mazzulla making progress
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The grueling daily workouts to strengthen a surgically
Home at last, Penguins to build on momentum
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown State baseball team is enjoying a
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man cites boredom after arrest on streaking charge KINGSPORT, Tenn. A man who
Today’s birthdays
Today’s birthdays Actor William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere”) is 83. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 76.
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 22-28. Listings include the
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 22-28. Listings include the
Tuesday, March 30 (109 stories)
Lisbon landfill to correct problems at closed site
A&L Salvage Landfill has agreed to more than a $4 million settlement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to correct long-standing problems at its closed landfill.
Lighters started fire that killed child
The Warren Fire Department has determined that the March 2 house fire at 525 Maryland Street N.E. that killed 4-year-old Javarie Crenshaw started when his 5-year-old brother lit a mattress on fire with two lighters.
Whitmer steps down as Columbiana boys basketball coach
Eric Whitmer turned in his resignation before he turned into a statistic. “I was worn out from the
Mayor will proposed new, balanced budget for 2010
The administration will present a balanced general fund to city council Wednesday for approval. It
Early voting began today
While the primary election is more than a month away, registered voters can cast ballots now.
Two candidates withdraw from races
Two Republicans — one who was running for Congress and the other for a seat in the Ohio House — are
Obama: Tea Party features 'core group' against him
Obama: Tea Party features 'core group' against him
Kiwanis Club events are scheduled
Kiwanis Club events are scheduled YOUNGSTOWN Barb Smith, president of Western Mahoning County
Parents announce Mrosko-Princehorn wedding plans
youngstown The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Michele Mary Mrosko and Justin Robert
Parents announce plans for Dick, Bacha wedding
The engagement of Casey Marie Dick and David Allen Bacha, both of 177 Mill St., Conneaut, and plans
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
HELOISE: Amusing cell-phone stories abound
Dear Readers: Cell phones seem to be almost a part of our daily wardrobe! Heloise Central has
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Unknown marriage rattles her
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I recently lost my husband. We married quite young,
FORGOTTEN CHAMP
Ozzie O’Neal begrudges not being remembered with other Valley boxing winners By JOHN BASSETTI
Prosecution: Pair’s scheme ‘almost flawless’
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown It was the perfect scheme, save for one mistake,
Profato proud of OAC
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN As the Executive Director of the Ohio Athletic
Chevy Cruzes on way to New York Auto Show
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com Chevrolet is about to unveil the Cruze model that is to
Brunner: Fisher is hurting money raising
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says her
Students learn about Seder
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Susan Schonberger fulfilled a goal of the
Appeals court rules Lake Milton winery must stop operations
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In a 2-1 decision, the 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld a trial
Budget for 2010 is right on the money
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN For the first time in several years, township
Raschilla leads McDonald past Lowellville
Staff report STRUTHERS Anthony Raschilla struck out 10 batters and had two doubles on Monday to
Stanford escapes Xavier scare
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Jeanette Pohlen drove the length of the court for the game-
Visitor shot in head near N. Side house
Staff Report Youngstown One man was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center early Monday
Bryant’s broken foot has Huggins on the move
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia went to Duke country to get help for point guard Darryl
nba roundup | Monday night’s games
Nets 90, Spurs 84 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The New Jersey Nets notched their 10th victory, avoiding
Hamlin wins Sprint race
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. Denny Hamlin and crew chief Mike Ford were in a tough spot,
Jail deal elusive for city, county
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Youngstown and Mahoning County officials are
Judge Sweeney restricts oral hearings in her court
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Due to Mahoning County’s budget constraints, a common pleas court judge
Tar Heels crash NIT party
Associated Press NEW YORK This isn’t where Marcus Ginyard expected to end his career when he
Clutch putts deliver Els PGA victory at Bay Hill
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Ernie Els made two clutch par putts, escaped trouble from a
Power captures IRL race in Fla.
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Will Power’s right hand was wrapped in a bandage after
nhl roundup Monday’s games
Hurricanes 4, Thrashers 1 ATLANTA Carolina goalie Cam Ward made a brilliant return after being
Pirates pound Astros, 13-1
Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. Andrew McCutchen hit one of Pittsburgh’s four home runs and the
Specter: Privacy laws don’t address concerns
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Broadening wiretap laws to include videotaped surveillance could
3 charged with IRS fraud
3 charged with IRS fraud Staff report WARREN A Warren Township man was in federal court in
Man sentenced to 30 years in rape
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping,
Nine militia members face charges in plot to kill police officers
Associated Press DETROIT Nine suspected members of a Christian militia group that was girding
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Kim Tusek and Joseph Chevrally, Youngstown, girl, March 26.
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Today: The Hartford native started 42nd and finished 42nd in the
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jason E. Simon, 32, of Canfield, and Misti M.
Fear follows Mexicans who flee from drug war
Associated Press FORT HANCOCK, Texas When black SUVs trail school buses around here, no one
RNC spent nearly $2,000 at bondage-themed strip club
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Under fire from both the right and the left, the Republican
US increases transit security after blasts
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. transit agencies beefed up security as a precaution Monday after
Postal Service pushes to end Saturday delivery
Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service said Monday it wants to end Saturday mail
Reel life on court
They don’t mind the comparisons to “Hoosiers” so long as you don’t get carried away. The Butler
Ungaro excels at Zone
Staff report BOWLING GREEN Poland’s Gina Ungaro, 10, won the 9-10 girls 50-yard freestyle and
Marine’s father ordered to pay fees
Marine’s father ordered to pay fees BALTIMORE The father of a Marine killed in Iraq and whose
Insurance premiums expected to rise for young adults
Associated Press CHICAGO Under the health-care overhaul, young adults who buy their own
Miss Kirpatrick, Mr. Kakkasseril to wed in May
GIRARD Kellie Kirkpatrick and Pratheek Kakkasseril, both of 318 Dunn Drive, are announcing their
TERROR IN RUSSIA
Twin suicide bombings kill 38 in Moscow subway Associated Press MOSCOW Terror returned to the
Opinions divided on visit by Obama
Los Angeles Times KABUL Was it a salve, or was it a slap? President Barack Obama’s visit to
Items from Diana’s home to be auctioned
Associated Press LONDON Rare antiques from the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales —
Comic book sells for $1.5 million
Comic book sells for $1.5 million NEW YORK The record price for a comic book, already broken
Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, according to
Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, according to
Offensive to begin in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON NATO forces in June will make a long-planned assault on the
Ship may have struck mine, official says
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea A naval mine dispatched from North Korea may have struck the
UAW trust fund to sell rights to rising Ford stock
Associated Press DETROIT A trust fund set up by the United Auto Workers union is hoping to raise
Entertainment News
entertainment news MTV movie picks LOS ANGELES Film fans can choose the nominees for the 2010
Salem church prays for vandal
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Episcopal Church of Savior, 870 E. State St.,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, special meeting, 1 p.m.,
Shoppers keep registers humming
Associated Press WASHINGTON Confidence is growing that the economic recovery won’t fizzle out.
Best Bets on TV tonight
“V” (10 p.m., ABC): After a four-month absence, the alien Visitors of “V” return to prime time for
Issue 1 favors local economy, Valley leaders say
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local business, academic and political leaders
HEARTFELT JOY
Caleb Machel is not too certain about the camera pointed his way, but his mother, Ashley Machel of Struthers, is all smiles. Caleb, nearly 8 months, appears to be fully recovered from lifesaving open-heart surgery performed when he was 6 days old.
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon to
AL CENTRAL
AL CENTRAL Preview CLEVELAND INDIANS k2009: 65-97, tied for fourth place. kManager: Manny
Oddly Enough
Oddly Enough Police: Drunk man tried to revive dead opossum PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. Police say they
‘Clash of the Titans’ remake: Let’s get Kraken
McClatchy Newspapers Anyone who’s been to the movies lately knows that “Release the Kraken!” is
Bullet holes in house
Bullet holes in house YOUNGSTOWN Police said they found two bullet holes in a home in the 900
Boy, 12, to be tried as adult in slayings
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. Jordan Brown, the 12-year-old who’s been incarcerated for more
Discount tickets for Pavlik bus ride
Discount tickets for Pavlik bus ride YOUNGSTOWN Top Rank Boxing is offering discounted tickets
prep BASEBALL All-American Conference Preview
RED TIER Beaver Local Coach: Bill Sattler, 2nd year, 12-9. 2009 record: 12-9. Returning
Program to be on Pavlik-city link
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The sociological aspects of the relationship between boxer Kelly Pavlik
Government to profit from Citi stock sale
Associated Press NEW YORK Bank bailouts are turning out to be great business for the government.
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS CANFIELD CITY Drug paraphernalia/drug abuse: Police arrested two students at the
More fans go online to keep track of late-night television
Associated Press NEW YORK Jimmy Kimmel pepped up his post-Oscar special on ABC with a little
Break-ins probed
Break-ins probed YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating break-ins at a business and a
Kentucky freshmen top AP list
By JIM O’CONNELL Associated Press Having a couple of freshmen on The Associated Press’ All-
Youth prevails in Indy
By EDDIE PELLS Associted Press The biggest chance Brad Stevens ever took, the best game plan he
McCutchen helped Milledge mature
By ALAN ROBINSON Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Some major league players find role models
High school sports at a glance
MONDAY’s RESULTS Baseball mCdonald 7, lowellille 4 McDonald0002212—781
Monday, March 29 (80 stories)
Judge rules 11-year-old to be tried as an adult
NEW CASTLE, Pa. Jordan Brown, the 12-year-old who’s been incarcerated for more than year in the
Support for state Issue 1 urged
Local business, academic and political leaders urged Mahoning Valley residents today to vote in
Cruze Eco model to get 40 mpg on highway
Chevrolet is about to unveil the Cruze model that is to achieve 40 mpg on the highway. The Cruze
Open house at Youngstown Christian School
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Christian School, 440-1 Southern Blvd. will hold an open house for all
Sales tax forum tonight in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — A forum concerning the renewal of Mahoning County’s half percent sales tax, which will
Summer wedding for Miss Hughes and Mr. Lucas
hubbard James and Patrice Hughes of 223 Christian Ave., are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Church selected for Johnston-Wood summer wedding
Canfield Gary and Lydia Johnston of 3414 Darbyshire Drive are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Ehrenberg, Mr. Phillips plan to wed in July
CANFIELD Jessica Ehrenberg and John Phillips, both of 6386 Catawba Drive, Apt. 3, are announcing
Hill-Malamisura engagement told, wedding planned
FINDLAY Dale and Kay Hill of Findlay are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kilee Hill
Miss Blystone Mr. Gilmartin pland July wedding
CANFIELD David and Donna Blystone, 103 Callahan Road, are announcing the engagement of their
HELOISE: Reader wants to go by the book
Dear Heloise: The time is drawing near when we will have to downsize and move to a smaller home. Do
YSU’s Barnes continues to excel — as expected
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown In a scrimmage dominated by defense, YSU senior
Grandmother’s life, death inspire song
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CHAMPION A song that local rocker Frank Fordeley wrote
Hubbard library seeks levy renewal
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Voter approval of a new 1.9-mill continuing levy
Talent sought in Mahoning Valley
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NILES The bottle of fake urine in her hands and piece of toilet
Girard gashes budget by $1.6M
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Girard will have $1.6 million less to run on this
Urban part of bike trail set to open
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After years of planning, Warren will open the most urban
Niles schools will require drug testing for new workers
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES For the first time in its history, the Niles Board of
Buhl Center events
The Buhl Community Recreational Center is located at 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, Pa. Call
Taxpayers funded health care for 5,687 ineligible dependents ineligible
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state review discovered that Ohio was paying health care costs for
Prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMARY DIVISION I MASSILLON JACKSON 57, CINCINNATI
Sprint Cup, IRL races washed out
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. NASCAR’s bad weather luck at Martinsville Speedway reared its
this week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (G, 88 minutes): This sequel to the
Impact of Edwards’ 1971 song lingers
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Little did singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards know when
Burying an ACORN
Opinion: Burying an ACORN Los Angeles Times: Liberals still don’t buy the Bush administration’s explanation
Business Digest
5 inducted into hall of fame AUSTINTOWN The Home Builders/ Remodelers Association of the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., board room, junior high school,
‘Hot Tub’s’ Cusack on the ’80s: Great music, horrible fashion
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The ’80s were good to John Cusack. He was a teenager then, racking
1974 comparisons are flawed
Opinion: 1974 comparisons are flawed It’s plain silly to compare the current lively debate on health care
Death of CIA detainee offers cautionary tale dealing with harsh interrogations
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than seven years ago, a suspected Afghan militant was brought
Obama alienates our friends
Opinion: When Barack Obama came to office, the world cheered. President George Bush had angered so many
Voter-registration events planned
Staff report Youngstown Sojourn to the Past students from Youngstown city schools will join with
Associated Press
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two people who protested outside the Cincinnati home of U.S. Rep.
Student art show to open at YSU
Student art show to open at YSU YOUNGSTOWN The annual Student Juried Exhibition opens Friday and
‘Twilight’ star Facinelli enjoys ‘Nurse Jackie’ role
Associated Press NEW YORK Early on in their careers, many actors question whether their dreams
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Trauma” (p.m., NBC): Oh, those poor folks on “Trauma.” Don’t they ever get a break? Not only are
Many pot cases get tossed out
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Police in a northern California town thought they had an open-
Corporations perch on big piles of cash
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The brutal recession has left many American families, small
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city (includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city (includes the average ticket
Dog day cares grow faster than a pup
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Just around 1:30 p.m. at a tidy Charlotte day care, the
Iraq illustrates problems and dangers in young democracies
Editorial: Democracy can be such a messy business. And we are not talking about the recent goings-on in
In Iraq, bombs kill 5
Associated Press BAGHDAD Several bombs exploded Sunday near a house linked to a prominent Sunni
Special rights for auto dealers wrong
Opinion: By John Donahoe Vindicator As manager for General Motors Lordstown Complex, I‘m proud to lead
Birthright citizenship? Maybe not
Opinion: WASHINGTON A simple reform would drain some scalding steam from immigration arguments that may
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 29, the 88th day of 2010. There are 277 days left in the year. The Jewish
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Jim Joe I LLC v. Joseph V.Merando et al, cognovit.
1. CANADA
Opinion: 1. CANADA Toronto Star, March 23: Barack Obama has done more than salvage his presidency by
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x4 uK Q 6 vQ 10 6 5 wA J 9 8
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH SoCal teacher arrested in alleged drunken teaching THERMAL, Calif. A Southern
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Her husband kept her in the dark
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 15 years. Four
Live on TV: Thai PM vs. protesters
Associated Press BANGKOK Thailand’s prime minister met his political opponents on live
Michigan St. going back to Final Four
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The players come and go, the years pass. About the only thing that
Smith steps it up to lead Duke into 11th Final Four
Associated Press HOUSTON Look who’s back in the Final Four. Duke restored some order to a
Rain suspends play at Bay Hill
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Three hours of rain put a stop to the final round at Bay Hill.
Sidney Crosby delivers in shootout victory
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Goalies truly dread seeing this sight: Sidney Crosby skating down
VALLEY EGG HUNTS
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Working to recover remains in Cyprus
Associated Press SOTIRA, Cyprus The bones of Pvt. Christofis Anastasi lay in a small coffin in
PUBLIC LIBRARIES | April schedule
Activities slated next month at area libraries: PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY
Indiana aims to cut foster parents’ funds
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana is trying to shift hundreds of foster children with
UConn captures 75th win in a row
Associated Press DAYTON Maya Moore scored 16 of her 25 points in the opening nine minutes and
Critics surface against issues on jobs, gambling on May ballot
Associated Press COLUMBUS Voters in the May 4 primary will decide whether to renew a state jobs
Fire damages home
Fire damages home hartford Firefighters are investigating a Sunday morning blaze that damaged a
Fire in New Castle
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Health overhaul likely to put strain on the doctor shortage
Associated Press WASHINGTON Better beat the crowd and find a doctor. Primary-care physicians
Indians wallop Angels; Rays and rain give Pirates a soaking
Associated Press TEMPE, ARIZ. Cleveland’s Matt LaPorta hit a two-run homer, his first of the
NCAA basketball at a glance
MEN NCAA Tournament EAST REGIONAL At The Carrier Dome Syracuse, N.Y. Regional Semifinals
The Playoff Chase
Cavs crown Kings in Z’s return Associated Press CLEVELAND The tribute began long before tip-
Pope opens solemn Holy Week
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI opened Holy Week on Sunday amid one of the most
In visit, Obama prods Afghans
Associated Press KABUL On an Afghanistan trip shrouded in secrecy, President Barack Obama
Nation & World Digest
NYC to search for 9/11 victim remains NEW YORK New York City officials are planning to search
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Comedian Eric Idle is 67. Singer Bobby Kimball of Toto is 63. Actor Brendan Gleeson is
Lower gas rates set for Youngstown
Lower gas rates set for Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN City officials have negotiated a reduced natural-
Warren high school grads to celebrate 60th
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‘Beyond the Cross’
Nancy Sejpner performs as part of the Adult Chancel Choir at Calvary Baptist Church.
Sunday, March 28 (94 stories)
Boardman church members use song, music to tell Easter story
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN It was a toe-tapping evening of praise and
Minnie Pearl-styled comic, R&B singers among dozens in Niles seeking spot on ‘Talent’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NILES The bottle of fake urine in her hands and piece of toilet
Girard city government slashes budget by $1.6 million
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Girard will have $1.6 million less to run on this
Mr., Mrs. Buggs to celebrate 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Buggs Jr., 1364 Scioto Ave., will celebrate their 50th wedding
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
thursday Garden Forum will have an executive board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Nature Lovers will meet
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
1418 Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at Brownstone Court, 50 Struthers-Coitsville Road. John
Saxon Club honors two members as its Man and Lady of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Saxon Club honored Kay Donna Ring, who was chosen by the Ladies’ Society
Red and White Ball to be black tie gala
BOARDMAN The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its 14th annual Red and White
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
UPCOMING Mau Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon April 5 at Eat’n
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.,
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: The nude pictures can pose a real problem
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For the past eight months, my 18-year-old son has
Civil War wedding to be featured at Celebrate Poland festivities
POLAND One facet of American history will be brought to life during the Celebrate Poland
Woman of the year selected by ABWA Charter Chapter
The Shenango Valley Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association recently chose
Youngstown Symphony Guild to present gala Stargazer Ball
YOUNGSTOWN The DeYor Performing Arts Center will be the setting on April 24 for the Celebration of
Gala wine and food pairing event set at Youngstown Country Club
YOUNGSTOWN Rotary District 6650 will sponsor an elegant “American Wine and Food Pairing
Pangiota Cucuras feted on birthday
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Newton Falls 6-year-old raises money for library
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Vet survived the true horrors portrayed in HBO miniseries
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com EAST PALESTINE Arthur Cozza, 83, is one of the veterans
Defensive players dominate during Penguins’ scrimmage
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Late in Saturday’s scrimmage, YSU senior cornerback
Boardman prepares to shuffle students
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RAYEN ON TOP || In 1985, the Tigers were basketball state champs
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Reversal of fortune: Phantoms fall at home after road triumph
By jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two nights, two games and two completely
BUILDING A DREAM
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Vera Ellis pounded in the first nail in her
Bus rides set for Pavlik fans
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown If you’re hoping to travel to Atlantic City for
Students discover impact of history
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN History doesn’t have to be boring.
Ironman gym relocates to downtown
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KSU to spring into action over break
Staff report An “Alternative Spring Break” is coming to the Salem and East Liverpool branches of
Someplace Safe director to retire
Staff report news@vindy.com WARREN Patricia Porter, longtime executive director of Someplace
John R. Kovach: Unsung heroes were his passion
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Maybe the best way to start this story is with John
3 in Hubbard charged in drug raid near Roosevelt Elementary
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com HUBBARD Three Hubbard city residents — two men and a
Horse course lassoes crowd
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Hazards at Mahoning County Courthouse threaten public safety
Architect Robert Mastriana's firm evaluated the structural condition of the century-old Mahoning County Courthouse on Market Street and has recommended a $10 million plan to renovate the structure for architectural integrity and to ensure safety for the public.
Massillon Jackson captures Division I basketball crown
Associated Press COLUMBUS Massillon Jackson broke open a close game with a huge third quarter
Ohio loses more jobs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Revisions to the state’s 2009 job-loss estimates show that about
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES ACADEMY NEWS Aviation honor Coast Guard Academy Cadet Matthew Delahunty of
Appliance collection
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Saturday’s nba roundup
Jazz 103, Wizards 87 WASHINGTON The Utah Jazz put a disappointing loss at Indiana behind them in
Mahoning County officials have a difficult road ahead
Editorial: If, as Commissioner David Ludt contends, Mahoning County government is in the grip of an economic
Some sobering thoughts
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Indians’ Carmona tosses 7 shutout innings
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Ian Kennedy has impressed his manager enough to earn a spot in
All Star basketball games set this week
Staff report With state basketball tournaments completed, postseason all-star games take center
Penguins split pair at Butler
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown State baseball team bounced back from an 11-2 loss on
1985 CLASS AA STATE TITLE GAME SUMS
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MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle award Eric E. Mirto, 17, son of J.D. and Sue Mirto, of Canfield, has
Els finishes strong to remain at the top at Bay Hill
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Winless for two years, Ernie Els put himself in position Saturday
Mountaineers soaring with climb to semifinals
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Country road, take me home. Or better yet, Indianapolis.
POP CULTURE Q&A
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Parliament hosts same-sex wedding
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JetBlue to remain in New York
Associated Press NEW YORK JetBlue is keeping its corporate headquarters in New York City after
record reviews
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Cherry blossoms to bloom early in DC
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Shelter plan returns Haitians to homes
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Collectors seek dryers for fishing lines
Did you know Abercrombie & Fitch made line dryers for fishing lines? Did you know there was even
Harvick relaxed despite ’09 finish
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. Coming off a season in which he finished 19th in points and
Hold Reid accountable, Palin says at tea party
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 20
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam/Amy Einhorn) 2. “House Rules” by
Program falls short in weatherizing, jobs
Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. After a year of crippling delays, President Barack Obama’s $5
Ky. Mennonites to bury 9 killed in crash
Associated Press MARROWBONE, Ky. Three Mennonite men sliced through planks of wood with electric
Do side effects from Prozac persist?
Q. I am 50 years old and in good health. I have taken Prozac until quite recently. In the past few
Author suggests ways to personalize care
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Agenda Monday
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Pokrivnaks mark 25th anniversary by renewing vows
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SEEING YELLOW: Several officials worked Saturday’s scrimmage and were instructed by YSU coach Eric
Horizon’s Butler off to Final Four dance
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Every day they walk into practice, they also walk onto a movie
World goes dark for Earth Hour
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Slots to be on fall ballot
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio voters will get a chance to vote on whether they want electronic
Parishioners weave palms into holiday crosses
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Zion Lutheran Church continues a
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Mark Fowler (739), Dave Bregar (721), Jim Seabrook (717) & Chris Mull (709) in
Role of adult female now primarily a mother
Q. Help me. My wife and I have been married for nearly 10 years. We have one child, a 3-year-old
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Fugitives of the Week
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The 10 best TV shows? Let the debate begin
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CURRENT PRICES of antiques and collectibles
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At YSU, numbers matter
Opinion: When Dr. Cynthia Anderson takes over as president of Youngstown State University on July 1, her
The 5
vGreater Youngs-town Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The third and final day of this annual
Elvis show stays true to the King
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com During the decades after Elvis Presley died, Dayton
GO BUY THE BOOK
A little girl wants to make a big difference By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS
Fitch’s Cheff picks NDC
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A FRESH LOOK
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Years Ago
Today is Palm Sunday, the 87th day of 2010. There are 278 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hide secret messages in music, pictures
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Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull county court filings
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Need for control of costs could lead to consolidations
Opinion: Imagine for a minute. The Springfield-South Range School District. Imagine closer to the core:
THE PERFECT SOFA
shopping advice Buying new furniture is not a task to take on lightly Here’s what goes into
No reason to protest in good times
Opinion: No reason to protest in good times A letter from an Austintown writer asks the question, “why no
Ohio casinos will mean new business for companies in the state
Opinion: Ohio voters forever changed their economic destiny in November 2009. Their “yes” vote on Issue 3
Flyers happy to say adieu to Mellon after 4-1 defeat
Associated Press PITTSBURGH They won’t miss the nails in the wall that substitute for lockers,
Wealth creation a good thing
Opinion: I was in a meeting with a great Valley company last week discussing its mission and strategy for the
rosters
AL BEACH CLASSIC BOYS RED: Jerah’me Williams (Campbell) 18 ppg.; John Pecchia (Yo. Christian)
Prep sports at a glance
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Saturday, March 27 (139 stories)
3 arrested in Hubbard drug raid near Roosevelt Elementary School
Three Hubbard city residents — two men and a woman — were charged with various drug offenses Friday after an investigation by the newly formed Hubbard Narcotics Unit.
West Virginia beats Kentucky to reach Final Four
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Mazzulla scored a career-high 17 points in his first start of the season
Butler advances to Final Four
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 22 points to help tiny, fifth-seeded Butler of the
About 80 volunteers speed erection of newest Habitat house
Vera Ellis pounded in the first nail in her Habitat for Humanity-built home Saturday and is looking forward to moving in this August with great excitement.
Heloise: Limit tuna fish for your pet cat
Dear Heloise: My family and I are the owners of a 20-year-old female cat named Princess. Of course,
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Many have opinions to share
By KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: “Frustrated in N.J.” wrote to say that his 65-year-
Speaker booked by Mended Hearts
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority chapter represented at Delta Days event
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was represented by Marcia
Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA names Women of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN During a meeting on March 10, the Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Singing meditation soothes the soul
Singing meditation blends song and silence to uplift the spirit and soothe the soul.
Different backgrounds, same spring approach
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior cornerback Brandian Ross is
‘Export goods, not jobs,’ Senate hopeful says in Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN If elected to the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Lee
Ex-YSU union chief, 2 others indicted
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted Ivan
YSU defeats Butler to open Horizon play
Staff report Indianapolis Starting pitcher Aaron Swenson threw seven strong innings and got all
Berkle and Lamont ignite the Phantoms
Staff report ANN ARBOR, MICH. Working hard and waiting patiently for their chances, the
Deputy layoffs canceled for now
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City and Mahoning County officials and
Ironman Warehouse ready to roll
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ironman Warehouse’s new location is guaranteed to “tire” its movers.
Paraplegic asserts innocence in DUI case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A paraplegic city man maintains he was
Stimulus to boost Internet access in area
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com Schools, hospitals and businesses in rural parts of Trumbull
Vols surge past Bucks
Associated Press ST. LOUIS One Evan Turner is pretty good. Five Tennessee Volunteers are even
John Kovach, Vindy writer for 39 years, dies at age 69
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Longtime Vindicator sports writer John Kovach, 69, of Youngstown has
Last of dogs rescued Feb. 12 moved to kennel
Last of dogs rescued Feb. 12 moved to kennel Staff report CHAMPION The Animal Welfare League
Green eggs & gramma
Dr. Seuss Day proves fulfilling for kindergartners By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Suspect in killings to take polygraph
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Denise L. Jackson, one of the six people charged in the
MAKING WRITING EXCITING
Children’s author/illustrator Dar Hosta motivated Youngstown grade-school students Friday to read and write.
Top-seeded Duke moves on by defeating Purdue, 70-57
Associated Press HOUSTON This is more like it for Coach K and Duke. The top-seeded Blue Devils
Spartans oust Panthers, 59-52
Associated Press ST. LOUIS No big shots from Ali Farokhmanesh. No mid-major magic. Just
US, Russia to cut arsenals
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. and Russia sealed the first major nuclear- weapons treaty
Spring training
Spring training Indians/Pirates Indians 5, Rockies 4 GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Mitch Talbot has won a
Senate fails to extend jobless aid
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Els, 3 others tied at Bay Hill; Seo’s 67 has Kia Classic lead
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Ernie Els was like so many others Friday at the Arnold Palmer
Salem OKs 2010 appropriations
Staff report SALEM City council on Friday approved its 2010 appropriations but will continue to
Garage sale today
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Ginobilli helps Spurs end Cavaliers’ 8-game streak
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Manu Ginobili scored 15 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to
Third-seeded Baylor romps to Elite Eight
Associated Press HOUSTON LaceDarius Dunn, Tweety Carter and Baylor had all the fun Friday night,
Wizards’ Arenas is sentenced
Associated Press WASHINGTON Suspended Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas was ordered Friday
Sprint Cup qualifying rained out
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. For the third year in a row, qualifying for the spring race
Friday’s NHL roundup
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“There’s no intention here of tackling what may be 10 million to 12 million
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Secular challenger’s bloc beats prime minister’s in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A secular challenger’s bloc edged out the prime minister’s in
Report: ‘Energy Star’ vulnerable to abuse
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fifteen phony products — including a gasoline- powered alarm clock —
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TOUGH LOVE: YSU coach Eric Wolford said he’s been impressed with the Penguins’ attitude in spring
11 die in crash on Ky. highway
11 killed when truck, church van crash in Ky. Eds: ADDS highway blocked, reaction from Ky.
Romney attacks health-care plan similar to his
Associated Press CHICAGO Mitt Romney has a problem with Obamacare. It looks a lot like
Motorcycle crash attributed to speeding, brakes
Staff report WARREN — Police say high speed and a brake problem led to the Wednesday afternoon
How to identify birds by sound
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Brown selected
Brown selected INDIANAPOLIS Youngstown State freshman Brandi Brown was named to the Horizon
Program of healing music set Friday at Stambaugh
Staff report youngstown Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji of Mysore, India, will be featured
Man charged in false FEMA claims
Associated Press ATLANTA Desima James would seem to be the unluckiest man in America. In 2005
Holy Week services set at St. Columba
Staff report youngstown About 1,000 people representing the 112 parishes and two missions of the
Palin gives McCain a boost in campaign
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Jobless rate in February was high in ValleySFlb
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Judge: Dann’s office was not in contempt of court
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Celeb gets cold shoulder in Japan
Associated Press TAIJI, Japan “Heroes” star Hayden Panettiere and her boyfriend, world champion
On Good Friday
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Youngstown seeking utrafast network
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Ambassadors of Christ plan Good Friday walk
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GM to add to plant in Canada
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. will bring back 600 laid-off autoworkers and add
Paper: Judge’s account linked to online posts
Associated Press CLEVELAND Anonymous comments about a murder suspect’s case were posted on a
S. Korean ship sinks; 40 sailors missing
Troops keep eye on North Korea Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Word that a South Korean
Let the sunshine in
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‘America’s Got Talent’ tryouts set
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Dobbins families have fun with math
Students from the second and fourth grades at Dobbins Elementary School brought their parents to school for the annual Family Math Night.
Boardman bands score high marks
For the second year, Boardman High School hosted the Ohio Music Education Association District 5
Killing of Somali pirate could be a turning point
Editorial: For the first time since pirates from the war-torn, lawless nation of Somalia began disrupting
AMS honors winter sports teams
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Bedford Chanel falls to Dayton Jefferson
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PMS ‘Robo Jo-Jo’ wins third place
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Canfield art students show off their talent
Canfield High School students showcased their art skills in the Scholastic Art Show from Jan. 16 to
Boardman doctor joins Cleveland Clinic’s leadership board
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Poland sports briefs
Brungard to speak at FCA banquet Poland High School head football coach Mark Brungard will be the
Fire association fires up stove for annual dinner
The Poland Firemen’s Association dished out spaghetti once again at the organization’s annual spaghetti dinner at the Poland United Methodist Church.
Donate or shop for a cause
Angels for Animals will host its 16th annual Gigantic Garage Sale Apr. 16-18 at the Canfield
Poland North learns importance of bike safety
As 7-year-old Karter Kellgren learned firsthand, wearing a bike helmet can save your life.
Neighbors sponsors Civil War wedding
Looking to plan a truly unique wedding? Celebrate Poland is bringing history to life with a real
Poland community briefs
See the life of the party Poland Seminary High School students will be performing “Life of the
Local swim team heads to championship
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Boardman bands will jazz up your Tuesday night
The Boardman Performing Arts Center will host the 10th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest Tuesday
Austintown community briefs
Fundraiser for Austintown Relay The Meadows bus trip Apr. 5 is a chance for the Relay for Life
Leeper paintings capture local beauty
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Boardman community briefs
Local real estate agents receive awards Jennifer Dorbish, Renee Dalesandro-lizer, and Nancy Cuffle
Bicycle Safety Statistics
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Boardman orchestras receive high praise
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School board members celebrate Falcon pride
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Austintown Drug Take Back Program
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown Police Department and the Mahoning County Green
Boardman sports briefs
New track officials association members The Greater Youngstown Track Officials Association have
Canfield sports briefs
Brode, Hartsough shine at state meet Canfield thrower Dustin Brode added to his list of state
Lady Cardinals celebrate the end of 2010 season
The Canfield High School girls basketball team gathered for a final team dinner Mar. 20.
Canfield community briefs
Local alum receives honor Jessica Smith, graduate of Canfield High School, has been named to the
Scholarship named for Austintown legend
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Students learn art of silence
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Students take home grand prize in Wing Challenge
Four Canfield High School students took home the grand prize for Quaker Steak & Lube’s Atomic Wing Challenge national video contest Feb. 18.
Hood earns All-Ohio honors at state indoor meet
The 2010 indoor track season for the Boardman girls team came to a successful end Saturday as four
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
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Hilltop families bid winter goodbye
With the last snow melting on the playground, Hilltop Elementary School students and their families bid farewell to winter.
Austintown Police Blotter
March 12 Telephone harassment: Telephone harassment was reported at a home in the 6000 block of
Austintown sports briefs
Tolich, Thomas excel at state track meet Fitch junior Ali Tolich won state championships in the
C.H. Campbell students have ‘Dinner with Dad’
Students from C.H. Campbell Elementary School took their fathers out for a night of dinner and entertainment.
Cardinals hoops celebrates 2010-09 season
The Canfield High School men’s basketball team celebrated the end of the 2010-09 season with a banquet Mar. 19.
Canfield robot takes home second
Despite minor setbacks, a robot from Canfield High School took home second place in the 2010 Northeast Ohio Robotics Education Program competition.
Boardman school board moves next year’s spring break
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com In an effort to provide better testing
Livebaby T. Rex visits Poland library
Kindergarten students from four Poland elementary schools got a taste of what’s to come when the arena show “Walking With Dinosaurs” comes to the Covelli Center May 4-5.
West students offer loved ones a KISS
What better way is there to show someone you care than by a K.I.S.S.?
Boardman Center robot takes first place
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com After weeks of hard work and preparation, the robotics team
SINGING MEDITATION
Spiritual companions blend song and silence By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown
Youngstown murder case brings 4 indictments
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A grand jury has handed up four
College basketball at a glance
MEN NCAA Tournament March 16 At UD Arena Dayton Arkansas-Pine Bluff 61, Winthrop 44
AUTHOR BOX
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Prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Division IV at Ohio State Newark Catholic 48, Toledo Ottawa
Penguins fighting year-end slump
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins’ magic number for clinching a playoff spot
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INSIDE Adam Berkle, Andrew Lamont and Tom Serratore scored goals to lead the Youngstown Phantoms
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The percentage of the world’s smokers who live in China, a number roughly equal to the entire U.S.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Violets got the cold shoulder from Mother Nature as a light snow blanketed the area Friday.
Violets got the cold shoulder from Mother Nature as a light snow blanketed the area Friday.
Ohio’s lawmakers busy at last
Opinion: COLUMBUS In a rare showing of legislative cooperation, the Republican-controlled Ohio Senate and
‘The Cripple of Inishmaan’: Play is simple, yet complex
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has extended
vWarren Philharmonic Orchestra, 8 p.m. The final concert of the season will include accompaniment by
vWarren Philharmonic Orchestra, 8 p.m. The final concert of the season will include accompaniment by
easter services
easter services For Palm Sunday and Holy Week This is listing of area services that are open to
Romero deserves sainthood
Opinion: By Randy Jurado Ertll McClatchy-Tribune The pope should make El Salvador’s Archbishop Oscar
Security holes found in ‘smart’ electricity meters
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Computer-security researchers say new “smart” meters that are
Frank Ohl has talent
Frank Ohl Intermediate School in Austintown hosted a talent show Mar. 12. The show, titled “Frank
Community Briefs
Calling all card players Shepherd of the Valley will have its monthly card game from 11:30 a.m. to
Calling all card players
Calling all card players Shepherd of the Valley will have its monthly card game from 11:30 a.m. to
Poland community briefs
See the life of the party Poland Seminary High School students will be performing “Life of the
Boardman Police Blotter
March 1 Criminal damaging: A man in his mid- to late 30s cut the plugs off power cords to two
Calling all card players
Calling all card players Shepherd of the Valley will have its monthly card game from 11:30 a.m. to
Friday, March 26 (89 stories)
Long-time Vindy sports writer dies
Longtime Vindicator sports writer John Kovach, 69, of Youngstown has died. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Tennessee tops Ohio State
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brian Williams scored on a tip-in with 32 seconds left, Bobby Maze converted a pair
20 rescued dogs still need homes
The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County has moved the last 20 dogs from its temporary shelter in Champion to a private boarding kennel at an undisclosed location.
Fisher says he’ll enforce trade laws
If elected to the U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher said he’ll work to eliminate incentives for
Sears-Reeves engagement is announced
BOLIVAR Garry and Tenia Sears of Bolivar are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Karrisa
Blazak-Wardle engagement is announced
Announcement is being made of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Rachel L. Blazak, daughter of
Parents announce Schulze-White wedding plans
The engagement of Lauren Elizabeth Schulze, daughter of Dale and Valerie Schulze, all of 2917 Spring
Parents announce plans for Swick, Hallock wedding
The engagement of Melinda Lee Swick of Cleveland and Zachary William Hallock, 1153 Mayfield Ridge
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
AUXILIARIES Flora McDonald Auxiliary will meet for dessert at 1 p.m. April 3 at the home of
HELOISE: Grease fire hint saved the day
Dear Heloise: I read your article in the Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche-Journal about using baking soda
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'George' has found the real thing
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a widow and have been going with “George” for
Penguins coach peeved by emphasis on pitching rule
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com AKRON It’s probably a good thing Youngstown State’s softball
Cash for clunkers: the sequel appliances
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Ohio residents are about to catch another break. The Ohio
Cook, Tate hope to make impression on YSU coaches
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown YSU football coach Eric Wolford is a former guard,
Area Congress members receive threats
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two area members of Congress said they
Justice O’Connor stresses diversity
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Creating a more diverse legal and judicial community
Serratore piling up points on the ice
By tom williams williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Scoring three goals and seven assists in the
Elderly man cited after Boardman crash
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman An 88-year-old man was cited for failure to
NHL players’ union OKs ban on head shots
Associated Press NEW YORK Blindside hits to the head are a thing of the past in the NHL. The
Bucks worry Vols coach
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The last time Tennessee faced Ohio State in the NCAA tournament, the
Students put science and engineering to the test at YSU
Students put science and engineering to the test By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Suspect escapes from hospital
Staff report campbell A man who fled police during an attempted traffic stop and caused a four-
Penn St. seeks QB to replace Daryll Clark
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. In the world of Penn State football, there’s nothing like a
Officials cordon off courthouse colonnade
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County officials have cordoned off both sides of the colonnade
Inmate kills self in jail
Staff report WARREN A Warren man, who would have turned 26 today, committed suicide in his cell
Budget crunches prosecutor staff
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains announced changes in his office Thursday to save the $560,000 that he expects to be cut from his budget this year.
Kansas St. outlasts Xavier in double overtime thriller
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY For those who don’t already, it’s time to Fear the Beard. After
Google takes a stand and tells China to go censor itself
Editorial: In its meteoric rise, Google hasn’t made many mistakes. A company doesn’t go from two guys and a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.21 —.13 Avalon
Business Digest
Chrysler to reinstate some fired dealers DETROIT Chrysler is offering to reinstate some of its
There’s a shift in health care dynamic
Opinion: Already, the political dynamic on health care has started to change. Though Democrats still face a
Those were the days
Opinion: WASHINGTON The writer was an upstate New York lawyer active in Democratic politics. When his
Census price tag is historic
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II McClatchy-Tribune April 1 is officially “Census Day” — no fooling!
4-wide racing creates a buzz
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. The mind games start the moment drivers roll up to the stage
Butler leads WVU past Washington in semifinal
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Clutching his right hand and writhing in pain on the court, West
Kentucky outscraps Cornell to win by 17
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Kentucky avoided the latest big upset from the Big Red. John
Design committee takes aim at Hannis’ building — again
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third time since 2007, the Hanni
Habitat volunteers to begin building Youngstown home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County is raising the walls Saturday on
UNI no pushover for Mich. St.
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Northern Iowa has an immovable anchor inside with a feathery touch
Gas rates stabilized in 3 towns in Valley
Staff report poland Village, Canfield Township and Boardman officials have established a low
New lead fails to solve mystery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police say a convicted killer in
Accomplice in murder case gets 7-year prison term
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man convicted of kidnapping and robbery
Calif. voters could OK pot
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. When California voters head to the polls in November, they
Ohio man says he’s sympathetic to fears of taunter
Overhaul fallout Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man with Parkinson’s disease says he is
Tight race prompts warnings of violence
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqi election results today likely will show a virtual tie between the
County workers put off concessions vote
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of Teamsters Local 377 who work for
Paisley and politics of peace
Opinion: Paisley and politics of peace Los Angeles Times: Northern Ireland’s Protestant war horse, the 83
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Jennifer Brindisi, Springfield, boy, March 24.
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Chad M. Hamner, 21, of 1493 Fountain Square Drive,
Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 20 Assault: A woman
Honorees
Honorees Spirit of the Valley Award Recipients: Sam Pitzulo of Sam Pitzulo Homes, John Morvay of
Police search for missing women
CLEVELAND Cleveland police criticized for how they handled reports of missing women are stepping
Love, Holmes share PGA lead
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Davis Love III is trying not to look ahead and concern himself
Judges avoid a bloody budget battle
Opinion: It could have been a nasty showdown. Youngstown Municipal Court’s judges wanted a $500,000
Oakland’s Joki to start his own theater company
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com The area’s bustling community theater scene is about
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 26, the 85th day of 2010. There are 280 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sex-abuse cases in US, elsewhere taint papacy
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Revelations that the Vatican halted the investigation of a
PBS, NPR stations get $10 million for local news
Associated Press WASHINGTON Public radio and TV stations across the country will receive more
EGG HUNTS Easter fun
A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as submitted to The Vindicator.
Team effort gets funds for 125 jobs
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County will get money for a small
Lindgren to retire April 15 as V&M president
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com BOARDMAN Now that the plan to build a new pipe mill in
Society digest || Loss of loved one is program theme
Loss of loved one is program theme CORNERSBURG Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road,
Sweet: YSU-city link is strong
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com BOARDMAN Youngstown State University will continue to
Bin Laden issues threat to America
Associated Press CAIRO Osama bin Laden threatened in a new message released Thursday to kill any
Butler knocks off No. 1 seed Syracuse
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Willie Veasley glanced up while running back on defense as his
Venus debuts new outfit, but displays the same dominating game
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Venus Williams said she looked “solid” in her opening match
He should have waited to light up
Opinion: He should have waited to light up Seeing the March 25 front page picture of J.J. Cafaro being
‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’
‘HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON’ Grade:B Credits: The voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America
v“The Earth Trembled,” 7 p.m. Top Hat Productions presents a Passion Play about the
v“The Earth Trembled,” 7 p.m. Top Hat Productions presents a Passion Play about the crucifixion and
newsmakers
newsmakers Brooklyn Bridge singer Maestro dies NEW YORK Singer Johnny Maestro, who performed
Redmond a leader to young Indians
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Mike Redmond enjoys teaching old tricks to the Cleveland
‘Dog’ on the radio
‘Dog’ on the radio CLEVELAND Duane Chapman, known as “Dog” on the A&E television show “Dog the
Case against mayor going to grand jury
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS A visiting judge has ruled there’s sufficient
Hamlin tries to jump-start his season
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Denny Hamlin stared silently at his race car, his hands in the
Congress completes work on history-making measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Capping an epic struggle, congressional Democrats applied the final
Both parties decry threats against representatives
Associated Press WASHINGTON A fax bearing the image of a noose. Profane voice mails. Bricks
Pentagon eases ‘don’t ask’ guidelines
Pentagon eases ‘don’t ask’ guidelines WASHINGTON The Pentagon made it harder to boot gays out of
Thursday, March 25 (114 stories)
Suspect escapes from St. E's
A man who fled police during an attempted traffic stop and caused a four-car accident Wednesday escaped from St. Elizabeth Health Center on Wednesday night, police said.
New low gas rate for Boardman, Poland, Canfield
Village, Canfield Township and Boardman officials have established a low seven-month rate for natural gas for members of the two communities’ programs.
Newton Falls mayor's case headed to grand jury
A visiting judge has ruled there’s sufficient evidence to send to a Trumbull County grand jury a charge that Mayor Pat Layshock disrupted public services Jan. 14 by refusing to get out of the way of a Newton Falls ambulance.
Today's historic votes enshrine health care as right of every American
Capping an epic struggle, congressional Democrats applied the final touches Thursday to historic legislation enshrining health care as the right of every citizen.
Government back in charge of student loans under Congressional bill passed today
WASHINGTON (AP) — More needy college students will have access to bigger Pell Grants, and future borrowers of government loans will have an easier time repaying them, under a vast overhaul of higher education aid that Congress passed Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama.
Boccieri and Dahlkemper receive threats
Two area members of Congress said they received threats because they voted in favor of the landmark
Lindgren retiring as V&M Star president
Now that the plan to build a new pipe mill in Youngstown is under way, Roger Lindgren is retiring as
Mahoning prosecutor cuts staff pay, hours
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County prosecutor’s office will begin a cost-saving floating holiday
Police: W. Pa. man loses hand in fireworks accident
Police: W.Pa. man loses arm in fireworks accident Eds: APNewsNow. NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police
YSU will continue to evolve as urban research university, says outgoing president
YSU will evolve as urban research university
UPDATED: Man cited after accident cuts power in Boardman
Workers remove a car from a ditch near the Cambridge Square apartments Thursday morning.
Date announced for Pettenati, Lehotsky vows
Warren Nicole Michele Pettenati, daughter of Robert Pettenati, both of 929 Champion St. E., and
Plans announced for Miss Thomas, Mr. Modelski
ASTORIA, N.Y. Jenna Marie Thomas and Piotr Modelski, both of Astoria, N.Y., are announcing their
Apgar-Febres wedding plans are announced
Sheryl Apgar of 49 Bright Ave., Campbell, and Confesor and Lourdes Febres of 80 Chatham Lane,
Auction at church
Auction at church STRUTHERS Struthers United Methodist Church, 33 Sexton St., will have an
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: He makes her feel like a live-in-maid
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Once again, my husband is taking a vacation without
HELOISE: Hints will add life to your towels
Dear Heloise: When my husband and I got married 30 years ago, I washed towels in hot water and
Coughlin case gets new spark from Calif.
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It has been more than 35 years since
After Big Ten experience, Hill, Radakovich find home
By JOe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU sophomore tackle Andrew Radakovich is from
City judges drop security demand
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Because of Youngstown’s financial problems,
A SURREAL DEAL | Valley artist offers unique perspective
Valley artist offers unique perspective By Leonard Crist The NewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN
Everything goes well for Penguins — until …
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com KENT Three hits, two walks, and a hit batter in the bottom
Cronin reports to Ill. prison
Staff report GREENVILLE, Ill. Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Boxers’ camps trade barbs before punches
Excerpt from a March 13 exchange between Sergio Martinez’s promoter, Lou DiBella, and Kelly Pavlik’s
Tennessee is a familiar opponent for Ohio State
Associated Press COLUMBUS When Northern Iowa crumpled up and tossed America’s brackets in the
Port Authority member: Budget seems ‘excessive’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority’s newest member voted
Crime-prevention effort begins today
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City leaders, nonprofit organizations and
Sports Digest || YSU softball team loses twice to Pitt, 5-1, 6-3
YSU softball team loses twice to Pitt, 5-1, 6-3 Pittsburgh, Pa. Senior Cheryl Cale struck out
Poland PTO repays money flagged in audit
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland The middle-school PTO has repaid about $3,792 a
House fire in Austintown causes $60,000 in damage
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Two people escaped a house fire that caused
‘Bowling for jobs’
Ray Watson of Canfield, left, and Paul Maxwell of Girard fill out applications during a jobs fair at Camelot Lanes Wednesday. The event attracted more than 450 job-seekers. Each received two free games of bowling at the Boardman alley.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 03.24.10. All yields given in percent.
Health-care reform helps, but is only first step
Opinion: By ROBERT HOLLISTER Los Angeles Times In April 2006, on a beautiful spring day, I was diagnosed
Business Digest
FirstEnergy files new rate proposal AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. has filed a new rate proposal that a
Starbucks issues first dividend
Associated Press CHICAGO Starbucks’ CEO proclaimed its once-stumbling brand is back in business
Security screens for jail OK’d
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN As part of an effort to continue complying with a
Northland’s Jared Sullinger repeats as Mr. Basketball
Associated Press COLUMBUS There were a lot of people who thought Jared Sullinger was the best
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.34 —.12 Avalon
Valley home sales mixed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sales of pre-owned homes in the Mahoning Valley were mixed in February.
Campbell addresses center plan for youths
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL City council is expected to move forward toward
Iraqi leader reaches out to Shiite group
Iraqi leader reaches out to Shiite group BAGHDAD The Iraqi prime minister had talks with a
Lima Cent. hopes luck has changed
Associated Press COLUMBUS Bob Seggerson has won 515 games during a stellar coaching career. He
Columbiana County officials pushing renewal of sales tax
Editorial: There’s nothing like rejection to get the juices flowing — as the commissioners in Columbiana
Cavs cruise past Hornets
Staff report NEW ORLEANS LeBron James scored an efficient 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting to go
Butler back in role it knows — underdog
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY After two games in the unfamiliar role of a higher seed, Butler
Texting bill heads to state Senate
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House has signed off on legislation that
FBI probes vandalism, threats
Associated Press Unrest over sweeping federal health-care legislation has turned to vandalism and
New-home sales drop 2.2 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new homes fell unexpectedly to their lowest point on record
Deaths lead to recall of baby slings
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled
Ohio Senate passes vets bill, sent to Gov. for signature
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate passed legislation with a number of
Motorcyclist crashes
Staff report warren A motorcycle crash sent a man to St. Elizabeth Health Center Wednesday
Top GM executive visits Lordstown
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com LORDSTOWN A union official at the Lordstown car complex
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SUNDAY St. Stephen of Hungary Church, 854 Wilson Ave., Youngstown, will have a pancake breakfast
Metro Digest
12-year prison term WARREN Jack M. Kaczmark, 43, of Newton Drive, Newton Falls, was sentenced to
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Scott A. Bierig, 30, of 438 Glenwood Ave.,
Miley doesn’t sing in new film
Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. Singing was the last thing on Miley Cyrus’ mind in “The
Attack evidence OK’d in Cleveland serial-killer case
Associated Press CLEVELAND Prosecutors can present trial evidence about women who say they
Man gets 2 years in prison for cocaine trafficking
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The man who helped authorities convict the former
Free screenings
Free screenings YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health District is celebrating National Public
Ohio not on the hook if rail project falls through
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio wouldn’t have to repay $25 million in stimulus money if the state
Lariccias donate to adult day program
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Tony and Mary Lariccia of Boardman have added
Is bigger really better?
Opinion: Is bigger really better? For years we have heard “Big- ger is better.” I think as independent
Attorneys target DNA in church murder case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN DNA evidence is the focus for prosecutors
Salem set for Easter festivities
Staff report SALEM The Salem Retail and Business Association will sponsor the 2010 Easter Open
Akon show dropped amid protests
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka R&B star Akon has postponed a planned concert in Sri Lanka
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40
Disillusionists’ Rutushin steps away from camera
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Known for his Youngstown-based 2008 independent film
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): It’s a regular zombie-palooza on “Supernatural” when the dead in
A positive step
Opinion: Loveland (Colo.) Daily Reporter-Herald: There’s a justice in overdraft protection fees: Those who
Martinez, Hall homer as Bosox beat Pittsburgh
Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Victor Martinez and Bill Hall hit their first home runs of
YMTA students to present recital at Butler North
YOUNGSTOWN Paul Rossi will chair a music recital to be presented by Youngstown Music Teachers’
Folk singer Alexis Antes will show off new tunes
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Singer-songwriter Alexis Antes finds herself at a
Caps complete 3-game season sweep of Pens
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a rivalry dominated by Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, it was
Warren Philharmonic puts spring in its step
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will conclude its
Becoming TaRee
Niayana Recordings artist finds her song By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Odd hemorrhoid remedy brings surprising relief
Q. I read your column about blackstrap molasses for hemorrhoids about three weeks ago. I, too, had
Generous dose of caution
Opinion: WASHINGTON The conventions of political pontification do not allow for admissions of uncertainty
Remaking The Car
Associated Press SHANGHAI It’s not quite as foldable as the space vehicle that cartoon figure
Mrs. Obama serves as filter
Opinion: When Michelle Obama told Mike Huckabee a few weeks ago in an interview on Fox News Channel that her
Easter egg hunts
Mahoning County Austintown: Easter egg hunt from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Fellowship,
Handle Iraq with care
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers The recent Iraqi election triggered an amazing
Can Dems save seats?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Their votes helped deliver President Barack Obama’s health-care
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Mathews Board of Education voted Tuesday to keep Neal Middle School open one more
Police chase in Campbell ends in crash
Staff report campbell A police pursuit ended in a car accident at the intersection of Devitt
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Surplus food
Surplus food American Legion Post 504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 a.m. to
Associated Press
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. A hitchhiker originally sentenced to be executed for the 1951
Glass Harp ‘reunites’ for concerts
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Don’t call it a comeback. For Glass Harp, which
Remains found in park ruled suicide
PITTSBURGH A medical examiner says the skeletal remains found in a Pittsburgh-area park belonged
‘THIS IS THE FUTURESSRQ
Use of surgical robots on the rise McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI The da Vinci Surgical System.
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Teens’ pizza heist brings out SWAT team ANCHORAGE Police say a plot to steal a
video game reviews
Video game review ‘HEAVY RAIN’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Grade: B In most games, the story
Breaking Benjamin gave Youngstown a fix
Last week, Breaking Benjamin proved why they are the alt-metal band of choice for many. The Wilkes-
WTG
Thursday Dances Dance to the 80s with DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, (Radisson Hotel)
Wednesday, March 24 (96 stories)
California police spark new look at 1974 Coughlin disappearance
It has been more than 35 years since Joanne Coughlin vanished from friends and family, but photos found in the possession of a convicted California killer may shed some light on what happened to the North Side woman.
Youth center plans move forward
City council is expected to move forward toward the goal of starting a youth and community center.
Youngstown judges drop $500K security request to help with budget
Youngstown judges drop $500K request
Ex-judge Cronin reports to prison camp in Illinois
GREENVILLE, Ill. — Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas judge, has self-reported
Job seekers attend jobs fair and bowl for free
People were waiting in line this morning before Camelot Lanes opened, eager to participate in a jobs
Engineer’s office, union at odds over 11 layoffs
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There’s a war of words between Teamsters
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She's worried about her sweaty palms
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am in my mid-20s and recently became engaged. For
HELOISE: Ideas help solve onion tears
Dear Readers: Want to avoid tearing up when you cut up onions? Let’s review Onions 101. Why do they
‘This is a depression’
MAHONING COUNTY’S BUDGET CRISIS DEEPENS By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Top Rank talks Pavlik in Cowboys Stadium
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Could Kelly Pavlik’s next big middleweight title
InfoCision calls for hiring 400 for centers
InfoCision interviews at 2 Valley sites today By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com The number of
Casey Carroll of YCS is first team All-Ohio
Staff/wire report Youngstown Christian senior Casey Carroll, who led the Eagles to a 19-1 record
Youngstown schools' strategic plan to be revealed in April
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In a few weeks, the final version of the city school
Buckeyes get bulldozed by Mississippi St. in rematch
Associated Press PITTSBURGH They remembered how it felt to lose the lead, and their season, to
BUILDING A FOUNDATION | YSU softball team relies on younger players
Softball team makes strides toward contending for a league championship By JON MOFFETT
Neal Middle School gets a one-year reprieve
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA In an apparent bow to intense public opposition, Mathews
Healey finding power early in the season
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jacke Healey doesn’t consider himself a power
Health-district partnership with NEOUCOM benefits community
Health-district partnership with NEOUCOM benefits community By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Bill to cut cost of college books
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS Publishers would have to provide less costly
‘Z’ back home: Ilgauskas signs deal to return to Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND Zydrunas Ilgauskas’ agent called Cavaliers general manager Danny
Oakhill gets grant for steam heating system
YOUNGSTOWN A grant of $2,608,385 from federal stimulus money has been awarded to replace the steam
No one found to run music hall
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The city’s attempt to find a management company to
'Standing’ ovation: Mancini floors ’em
A hometown crowd at Butler Institute of American Art enjoyed a social hour with hors d'oeuvres before Ray "Boom-Boom" Mancini's film, "Youngstown: Still Standing" was shown simultaneously on two screens at the museum.
Overdue health reform receives overwrought response in D.C.
Editorial: President Barack Obama signed into law a historic revision of health-care policy Tuesday, but it is
Metro digest || GM CEO here today
GM CEO here today Lordstown Ed Whitacre, CEO of General Motors, will tour the Lordstown Assembly
Bailed-out firms: Pay cuts hit top
Associated Press WASHINGTON The administration’s pay czar said Tuesday that the top 25 earners
Business Digest
Daimler accused of paying bribes WASHINGTON The Justice Department has accused car manufacturer
Bank bailouts trigger anger
Opinion: The people of Iceland have just shouted a message that demands close attention from the rest of the
Health plan brings fairness
Opinion: “I’ll have what she’s having.” Moviegoers no doubt remember that famous line from “When Harry Met
Obama has transformed nothing
Opinion: WASHINGTON Barack Obama hopes his famous health care victory will mark him as a transformative
Rules target gift-card abuse
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve issued new rules Tuesday to protect Americans
Glover tries to save Hugo Boss jobs in Ohio
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Ohio Actor and activist Danny Glover has offered hugs and moral
Budgets force districts to close schools
Bleak budgets force schools to consider closure Eds: LEADS with quotes from Kansas City resident,
Xavier hates ‘mid-major’ label
Associated Press CINCINNATI Xavier bristles whenever anyone suggests it’s doing quite well for a
EPA issues final permit for waste-unloading station
Staff report ALLIANCE The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final permit to
Ohio State plans 8.5% tuition hike
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State University is preparing to raise in-state undergraduate tuition and
Sweeping measure becomes law
President signs health-care overhaul, but the controversy is far from over Associated Press
Prime-time television viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 15-21. Listings
Prime-time television viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 15-21. Listings
Request for letters backing sales tax garners 21 so far
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A campaign to get support for the renewal of
Near-perfect UConn routs Temple
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma hugged his former assistant before
Big US cities see gains as boomers delay retirement
Associated Press WASHINGTON Battered by recession, more older Americans are staying put in
Sumptuous starters and sides
Family Features Whether en- tertaining a large group or a small gathering, a great way to
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Kristi Wimer and Dustin Palmer, Mercer, Pa., twin boys, March
Break free from the chains to enjoy coconut shrimp
Associated Press Tyler Florence promises this will be the best fried coconut shrimp you’ve ever
OSU coach enjoys NCAA run
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s 10 o’clock on a Monday night in mid-March, the early NIT games
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Winfrey settles suit
Winfrey settles suit PHILADELPHIA Oprah Winfrey has settled a defamation lawsuit filed by a
Venus bids for title close to home
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. Venus Williams is working on a book and her left-handed
Polenta: Shortcut doesn’t skimp on flavor EASY ANYTIME
By Russ Parsons McClatchy Newspapers In Italy’s Piedmont region, where polenta may be better
Mahoning County should cut elsewhere, not sheriff’s department
Opinion: Mahoning County should cut elsewhere, not sheriff’s department As things in Mahoning County start
Earnhardt downplays rant at Bristol
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. blamed his profanity-laced rant at Bristol
With music, movement and heart, youths present life of Christ
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com lake milton The spiritual mime ministry “For You, For
Mahoning County Court filings
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael W. Blama, 43, of 4536 N. Warwick, Canfield,
Accelerate the scanners
Opinion: Accelerate the scanners Columbus Dispatch: Full-body scanners at airports will take some getting
Plan includes immediate changes, long-term steps
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama signed his health-care overhaul Tuesday, but
NFL changes OT for playoff games
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Sudden death has gotten a little less sudden in the NFL playoffs.
Court upholds limits on workers’ lawsuits
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio Supreme Court ruling that upholds a 2005 state law limiting
Local singing contest heads to semifinals
Staff report Greenville, Pa. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has announced the semifinalists
Hopkins ready for Roy Jones Jr.
Associated Press MIAMI BEACH, Fla. Bernard Hopkins says he knows that Roy Jones Jr. is looking
Agenda Thursday
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‘Sex’ in a new city: Film goes overseas
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Sarah Jessica Parker and her Manhattan gal pals are taking their
Growing business
Growing business Mahoning Valley call centers soon will employ nearly 4,200 workers at these
Fire destroys historic church
Associated Press CLEVELAND Fire has destroyed a historic church next to the Cleveland Clinic,
Pelini, Huskers a confident bunch
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. The possible No. 1 pick in the NFL draft is gone. Last year’s
ND’s Kelly seeks discipline
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly recently tried to send a message
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Bucs, Tribe lose by a bunch
Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. Felipe Paulino made progress toward locking up the fifth spot
‘Fly Girls’ brings sexy back to reality
Associated Press MIAMI These flight attendants are bringing sexy back. “Fly Girls,” a CW
State officials challenge legality
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Attorneys general from 13 states sued the federal government
Holmgren is ‘Mr. Browns’ all the time
By TONY GROSSI The Plain Dealer ORLANDO, Fla. In the Browns headquarters, people still refer
‘Deadliest Warrior’ preps for bloodier second season
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Inside the downtown warehouse where the second season of “Deadliest
Check for Haiti aid
Check for Haiti aid YOUNGSTOWN Volney Rogers Middle School’s art club will present a check to
Study: Food is supersized in Last Supper paintings
Associated Press Has even the Last Supper been supersized? The food in famous paintings of the
Butler relies on experience to succeed
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS When Matt Howard arrived at Butler, he was just trying to fit in.
Cliff Lee still experiencing abdominal pain
Associated Press PEORIA, Ariz. Cliff Lee’s bumpy new ride with Seattle continues. The 2008 AL
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Youngstown schools to end year in black
In a few weeks, the final version of the city school district’s strategic plan to improve academics while maintaining a balanced budget should be unveiled.
Mathews bows to pressure to keep Neal Middle open
In an apparent bow to intense public opposition, Mathews school board voted to keep the 90-year-old Neal Middle School open until the end of the 2010-11 school year, reversing earlier indications that the building would close at the end of the current semester.
GM CEO in Lordstown Wednesday
Ed Whitacre, CEO of General Motors, will tour the Lordstown Assembly Complex today during a visit with employees.
Obama to sign historic health-care bill today; celebrate with allies
Obama to sign historic health-care bill
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
East High School Class of 1970 is having its 40th reunion Sept. 3-4. Reunion committee members are
Chismark-Hicks engagement told wedding planned
GIRARD The engagement of Nicholl Renee Chismark, 811 Hicks Farm Road, Staley, N.C., a daughter of
Ventresco-Sabella spring wedding to be in Boardman
STRUTHERS Announced by Amy L. Ventresco and Jeffrey Sabella, both of 527 Geneva Ave., is their
Angelo-Fiumara wedding plans are announced
POLAND John and Linda Angelo of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Date announced for Anderson, DiLisio wedding
LOWELL Mary and Myron Callihan of Lowell are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ashley
Church selected for Lyth-Martini spring wedding
The engagement of Jakki Lyth and Mark Martini, both of 13925 Sassafras Tree Drive, Louisville, Ky.,
Summer wedding for Miss Jones and Mr. Cone III
HERMITAGE, Pa. Raymond and Joan Jones of Hermitage are announcing the engagement of their
Chocolate sale announced
Chocolate sale BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, Beeghly Campus, 6505 Market
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: He lied about the real story
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When I met my husband, he told me he was separated
HELOISE: Readers get in on gift-card debate
Dear Readers: A recent letter from a reader expressed how she did not like receiving a gift card for
Cheers & jeers greet health reform
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said there’s no question
Pavlik returns from Fla.
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Kelly Pavlik decided to go to Florida for training
Poland kids delighted by dinosaur
Tyrannosaurus rex romps and rolls with kindergartners By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Eight boys named all-state
Staff report The Valley’s lack of success in boys basketball was underscored on the Division I and
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: YSU football continues spring practice
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Musketeers, Phantoms stay close on the ice
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN With expansion looming next season in the United States
Software company expects growth with German partner
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A software company based in the Youngstown
Boardman school board makes changes to 2010-11 calendar
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN — In an effort to provide better testing
Hand of boy, 2, scalded; father jailed
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man is in Mahoning County jail
Fundraising pays off; police dog to join force
Staff report CAMPBELL A three-month campaign to get a dog for the Campbell police force paid off
Man killed by gunshot had been firefighter
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine how a man
Power surge blamed for outage around city hall
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM A Columbiana County official says some sort of
Selected local stocks
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Judge grounds Cafaro in region
John J. Cafaro is no longer jailed, but a federal judge has effectively grounded the former shopping mall executive by keeping him in northern Ohio pending sentencing.
Police: Driver error caused Prius crash
Associated Press HARRISON, N.Y. Police who investigated the crash of a Toyota Prius in the New
Panel OKs contract for utilities upgrade
Special to The Vindicator COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board signed off on a contract with a
Chrysler to build all-electric Fiat 500
Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler’s new Italian management is revising the company’s electric-
Youngstown schools system still facing fiscal challenges
Editorial: Any good news pertaining to the Youngstown City School District deserves to be acknowledged, thus
Obama serves up baloney
Opinion: Pork is the preferred metaphor in Washington for misspending. But last weekend, pork took a backseat
Press under deadly attack
Opinion: By Anara Yusupova Institute for War & Peace Reporting BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — A succession of
PepsiCo to focus on healthier foods
Associated Press NEW YORK PepsiCo, largely known for junk-food brands such as Doritos and Pepsi,
Browns unlikely to draft quarterback very early
By Tony Grossi Plain Dealer ORLANDO, Fla. With 12 picks in the April 22-24 NFL draft — their
Clinton: Israel hurts US credibility
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Israel of
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township.
WVU closes in on 30 victories
CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has seen his team overcome double-digit
Cuba’s brutality
Opinion: Miami Herald: In a democracy, people can disagree. They can march to protest their government, they
Ohio Tea Party seeks to void reforms in state
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS A coalition of Ohio Tea Party groups unveiled a
Niles man catches suspect
Staff report NILES A Black Oak Drive man who awoke to the sound of his dog barking and someone
Hafner back in swing
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Tipping the scale at a robust 9 pounds, 6 ounces when he
Man arrested in grandfather’s death
Associated Press WEST UNION, Ohio Police have accused a man of fatally stabbing his grandfather
EPA tightens standards for US drinking water
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening drinking-water
Police probing armed robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating several
Obama signs health bill today, but changes will come slowly
Associated Press WASHINGTON The first changes under the new health-care law will be easy to see
Olyphant is ‘Justified’ hit playing US marshal
Associated Press NEW YORK Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens has a great walk. A moseying,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting, 6 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive.
Better effort, better chatter
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State senior lineman Bobby Coates stood
OSU hopes for repeat
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The game will be played on a neutral court in Pittsburgh, not on
Crash injures woman, girl
Staff report new castle, pa. An accident injured a woman and an 11-year-old girl in Neshannock
Metro Digest
Boy shot in face YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine how an 11-year-old boy ended up with
NIT roundup | Monday’s games
Illinois 75, Kent State 58 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Illinois used a big second-half run to beat Kent
Toyota turmoil sparks price war, revs up car sales
By ROBERT SCHOENBERGER Plain Dealer Thanks mainly to a small price war launched by Toyota in the
Zetterberg nets 2; Penguins fall, 3-1
Assocaited Press DETROIT Henrik Zetterberg scored his second goal early in the third period and
Achievements of students get recognition
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Student achievements were at the forefront of
ysu notebook
WHO’S GONE: Several players from YSU’s fall roster have left the team. They are: QB Dailyn Campbell
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Nudity concerns prompt new rules BOULDER, Colo. In response to neighborhood
What’s good for one is good for all
Opinion: What’s good for one is good for all I believe a 28th Amendment to the Constitution should read as
Military: Troops to stay home more
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Beginning this fall, the Marine Corps will guarantee nearly all
ncaa roundup
Tennessee 92, Dayton 64 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Alicia Manning scored a career-high 17 points and had
nfl roundup
ORLANDO, Fla. Steelers: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell plans to meet with Steelers quarterback
Ilgauskas close to Cavaliers contract
Associated Press CLEVELAND Zydrunas Ilgauskas will consider a couple of different offers from
Commissioners’ letters seek support for 1 percent sales tax
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County commissioners have mailed about
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David L. Pusnik, 33, of 6244 Herons Drive,
Years ago
Today is Tuesday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2010. There are 283 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Afghan president studies peace offer
Associated Press KABUL Afghan President Hamid Karzai had an unprecedented meeting Monday with
‘Fablehaven’ adventure continues
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY As he toiled away in the basement of his home, Brandon Mull
Orders being taken for food
Staff report Austintown Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road
Indians 9, Cubs 2
MESA, Ariz. Fausto Carmona is in control — something he hadn’t been able to say for almost three
New MS theory tested as patients seek care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under intense pressure from patients, some U.S. doctors are
nba roundup | Monday night’s games
Bulls 98, Rockets 88 CHICAGO Derrick Rose had 27 points, had eight assists and seven rebounds
Before vote on health bill, the discourse turned ugly
Associated Press NEW YORK Remember how shock-ing it was six months ago when Rep. Joe Wilson
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Marty Allen is 88. Singer Ric Ocasek (The Cars) is 61. Singer Chaka Khan is
Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com.
Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Hollywood.com.
high school sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-OHIO TEAMS DIVISION I FIRST TEAM: Jared Sullinger, Cols. Northland, 6-9, sr.,
Health-care overhaul bringing changes to businesses
Pain and Gain Associated Press WASHINGTON When historians write the book on how President
School laptops galore
Opinion: The massive delivery of free laptops for schoolchildren — begun on an experimental basis nearly
Business Digest
OHIO Rebate program getting under way COLUMBUS Rebates for the purchase of energy-efficient
college basketball at a glance
men NCAA TOURNAMENT Opening Round Arkansas-Pine Bluff 61, Winthrop 44 EAST REGIONAL First
Homer on board with Grand Funk Railroad
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Known for ’70s hits such as “We’re an American Band,”
Vols on the rebound
By Tim May Columbus Dispatch KNOXVILLE, TENN. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl’s theme should be
if you go
if you go What: The 2010 Moondog Coronation Ball featuring Grand Funk Railroad, Little Anthony and
Insurance companies’ profits, pay and rates powered reform
Opinion: By KATHLEEN SEBELIUS Vindicator Earlier this month, families opened their mail to another stark
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Aesha Fareed and Marcus Bailey, Youngstown, boy,
Nation & World Digest
Witness: Jackson doc interrupted CPR LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s doctor halted CPR on the
Sandstorms blast China
Associated Press BEIJING The dust works its way through keyholes and window frames, and smells
Niners GM out; Baalke is promoted
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Scot McCloughan is out as the general manager of the San
Fargo’s flood solution: 10 years, $1.3 billion
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. The Red River Valley’s battle with major flooding for the second
Historic bill buoys presidency of Obama
AP news analysis WASHINGTON Even with victory in hand, President Barack Obama can’t put health
Goodell backs OT tweak
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell likes the proposal to modify
Monday, March 22 (88 stories)
Wrecks close a section of I-80 between Routes 193 and 62
HUBBARD — Police spent several hours clearing debris from an accident on Interstate 80 Monday night.
Red Wings beat Penguins 3-1
DETROIT (AP) — Henrik Zetterberg scored his second goal early in the third period and had an assist,
High water closes Columbiana County road
The Ohio Department of Transportation says state Route 45 is closed tonight at Teegarden Road
Eight area players named All-Ohio in boys basketball Divisions I and II
The Valley’s lack of success in boys basketball was underscored on the Division I and Div. II all-
Texas congressman yelled 'baby killer' at Democrat
Texas congressman yelled 'baby killer' at Democrat
State OKs funds for upgrade at Ravenna Arsenal in Newton Falls
Upgrade approved at Ravenna Arsenal in Newton Falls
Lindsay Keller | Drew Hummer
YOUNGSTOWN The exchange of vows took place at 2 p.m. Oct. 31, 2009, as Lindsay Keller and Drew
Carla Atwood | Matt Burton
YOUNGSTOWN Carla Atwood and Matt Burton were married during a 4 p.m. ceremony Feb. 27 in United
Rie Watanabe | Anthony Ditata III
HONOLULU, Hi Rie Watanabe and Anthony J. Ditata III, both of 2725 W. Wigwam Ave., Apt. 2044, Las
Francine Romito | Matthew Ford
DEL CITY, Okla. Sunnyland Family Church was the setting at 5 p.m. Aug. 1, 2009, for the wedding of
Ulster Project to host dinner and concert
Ulster Project to host dinner and concert CANFIELD Mahoning Valley Ulster Project will host a
HELOISE: Use final wish to start a new trend
Dear Heloise: My father’s final wish was that a donation of canned goods be given in his memory to
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: They worry he has something to hide
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My husband and I have a 22-year-old daughter who still
U.S. representatives from Mahoning Valley praise passage of historic bill
STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON The Mahoning Valley’s two U.S. House members applauded passage of the
Kennedy Catholic graduate Rozenblad finds home at Thiel
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com GREENVILLE, Pa. Blair Rozenblad of Youngstown has made all of
Brookfield teen gets synthetic skull after falling headfirst onto concrete
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com brookfield Michael Kirila, 14, remembers baling hay in
Villanova rallies to defeat YSU
Special to The Vindicator Plymouth Meeting, Pa. Villanova scored all of its runs after the
‘Blight to Light’ to revive South Ave.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The South Avenue Area Neighborhood Development Initiative (SAANDI) has
Villa development proposed in Poland
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland The same people who proposed building apartments
Tiger admits he ‘lived a lie’
Associated Press Tiger Woods acknowledged “living a lie,” saying he alone was responsible for the
Property code for Hubbard devised
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard township The work of the Hubbard Township
Change-of-venue ruling in DUI case remains on hold
By ED RUNYAN news@vindy.com WARREN A judge has ruled that it is premature to decide whether a
Upsets put the madness in March
Associated Press Brackets across the country are obliterated. Underdogs, meanwhile, keep moving
Cook-off fills pizza lovers’ stomachs, education group’s coffers
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the benefit for the Potential Development
HOW THEY VOTED | The region’s reps
HOW THEY VOTED | The region’s reps The 219-212 roll call Sunday by which the House passed the
Obama: Bill passage is victory for America
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says the health care legislation passed Sunday night by the
Reps for Valley praise passage W
STAFF REPORT WASHINGTON The Mahoning Valley’s two U.S. House members applauded passage of the
One man breaks the silence about Forum’s past and future
Editorial: The former CEO of Forum Health, Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, estimates that the hospital system is
Grads see tough job market
McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nelson Chiu shook hands with the PepsiCo representative,
City man dies in shooting
YOUNGSTOWN A city man died as a result of a shooting about 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Police said
Cavaliers complete rare sweep of Pistons
Associated Press Cleveland The Central Division championship banner was hung in an empty arena
Chess tournament
Chess tournament YOUNGSTOWN Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., will have a chess tournament
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Summoned to success by President Barack Obama, the Democratic-
Annual conference to center on epilepsy
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The annual Spring Neurological Conference sponsored by Mahoning Valley
UConn cruises in NCAA opener
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. Tina Charles scored 22 points and Maya Moore added 21 to help No.
Panel in McDonald proposes part-time school superintendent
news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald Schools state finance and planning commission will submit
Nation & World Digest
Al-Maliki seeks recount in elections BAGHDAD Iraq’s political process lurched toward crisis
Abortion compromise fails to satisfy critics
Associated Press WASHINGTON A last-minute compromise that swung a half-dozen anti-abortion
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. The Lakes of Beaver
HEALTH-CARE OVERHAUL BILL A look at the details
Congressional Democrats released a final version of President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul
‘Toy Story 3’: Woody, Buzz face abandonment issues
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Playtime is over for Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear and friends.
Mane manages career from jail
Associated Press ATLANTA This was supposed to be Gucci Mane’s time to finally gain mainstream
Kearns’ homers help Tribe roll
Associated Press glendale, ariz. Austin Kearns hit his first two home runs of the spring and
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott
Fishermen vs. turtles
Opinion: Fishermen vs. turtles News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: To such an inoffensive and impressive
1. AUSTRALIA
Opinion: 1. AUSTRALIA The Australian, Sydney, March 15: The prime minister, like Barack Obama, knows that
Red Flash, turkey troubles can’t slow OSU
Associated Press pittsburgh Turns out the turkey sandwiches bothered Ohio State a lot more than
Senator’s concern is one-sided
Opinion: Senator’s concern is one-sided Although the final health- care-reform bill won’t solve all the
Toyota shareholders sue over stock price
Associated Press MIAMI Toyota shareholders incensed over a sudden drop in the Japanese
‘Plant the Seed to Read’ event to blossom at Mill Creek Park
Staff report youngstown The fourth annual Book Fair of Youngstown’s “Plant the Seed to Read”
Cleveland St. falls to Notre Dame
Associated Press south bend, ind. Cleveland State’s Kailey Klein couldn’t escape Notre Dame’s
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH UK library gets book overdue by 45 years LONDON It’s common to return a library
TV Land prepares some new sitcoms
Associated Press NEW YORK When TV Land was launched in 1996, it was more than just another cable
Furyk captures Transitions title to end drought
Associated Press palm harbor, fla. Jim Furyk showed the nerves of a player trying to win for the
Duncan is stuck in the Sixties
Opinion: WASHINGTON Secretary of Education Arne Dun-can, like many liberals, seems afflicted by Sixties
Business Digest
Bar and grill will open at MetroPlex LIBERTY Sammy G’s Bar & Grill is opening this week inside
History is not right or left
Opinion: By JONATHAN ZIMMERMAN Los Angeles Times Once upon a time, Americans did some very bad things.
Mideast peace in jeopardy
Opinion: President Obama is angry at Israel for announcing new building plans in a disputed area of Jerusalem
Magazine features local native
Magazine features local native Lawrence Brownlee, a native of Youngstown and an international
Remote locations require census workers to vary transportation
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine Census workers are using snowmobiles, airplanes, all-terrain
In Turner they trust
Behind their best player, Buckeyes top Tech Associated Press milwaukee Nobody got a bigger
Crawford, Xavier hold off Pittsburgh
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Jordan Crawford scored 27 points, including a breakaway dunk with
Johnson conquers Bristol
Associated Press bristol, tenn. There’s an aura about Bristol Motor Speedway, a track that
Tougher security for air travel
Associated Press ATLANTA For those who haven’t flown in a while, be prepared to be scanned,
Adjusting OT a key issue at NFL meetings
Associated Press orlando, fla. In a sport built on intricate game plans in which inches often
Red River begins to recede in Fargo
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. The crest of the Red River was met Sunday with more shrugs than
Who will embody Ohio in Capitol?
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans began submitting ballots this weekend to help
Thousands call for immigration reform
Associated Press WASHINGTON Frustrated with the lack of action to overhaul the country’s
Supporters, opponents of reform demonstrate to finish line in D.C.
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Thousands of disparate protesters from all walks of life
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 22, the 81st day of 2010. There are 284 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bad credit costs employment offers
Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE Facing unemployment in a dismal economy, Vernita Humphries of
Sunday, March 21 (108 stories)
Panel completes work on property code for Hubbard Township
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard township The work of the Hubbard Township
Plan to build 18 single-family villas in Poland draws opposition
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland The same people who proposed building apartments
Rich Center for Autism at YSU poised for growth in research
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Being designated a “Center of Excellence” by both
Voting begins for famous Ohioan to represent state in US Capitol
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS — Ohioans began submitting ballots this weekend to help
Basketball fundraiser for Chile earthquake victims
Canfield High School students hope a one-day basketball tournament will help raise money for the Chile earthquake victims.
Parents announce Sainato-Kuzma wedding plans
The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Fury Nicole Sainato and Joseph Daniel Kuzma,
Park gazebo chosen for Smith-Stetson wedding in June
CANFIELD Announced by James and Cheryl Smith, 4384 S. Raccoon Road, is the engagement of their
Anniversary is celebrated by the Saunders
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders Jr., 5138 Leffingwell Road, were honored by their children,
Reardons 35th wedding anniversary celebrated at honeymoon destination
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reardon, 435 Pamela Court, celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary at
Links chapter will sponsor women's health fair April 17
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Chapter of The Links Inc. will again sponsor a “300 Sisters in Red,” health
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | William J. Lucarell
Born: March 25, 1910, in Youngstown to Dominic and Philomena Lucarell. Siblings: 6 brothers, 3
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 433 Trumbull Ave., Girard, has planned the following events:
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Wildwood will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. with Helen Van Nest as hostess. thursday
Hibernians honor man, woman at St. Patricks Day luncheon
YOUNGSTOWN The Irish Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians honored
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
wednesday Past Officers will meet at noon at The Manor, 3104 S. Canfield-Niles Road, with Dorothy
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Mom must at least respect their marriage
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My brother’s girlfriend recently became pregnant. The
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting and the 102nd inspection of officers
Hearing Tuesday on razing Columbiana buildings
The Columbiana County commissioners will have a public hearing Tuesday to help decide whether to tear down most of the former county-home buildings before they fall down.
Sharon News Agency robbed
Police said Jeremy Dunlap, 23, of Dalton Avenue, Hermitage, Pa., was arrested shortly after a clerk at Sharon News Agency on East Silver Street was robbed, shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday.
Ex-Forum CEO fears for system’s future
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health’s former chief executive says
One step short of state
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com CANTON With a towel draped over his head, Cody Dillon
Pavlik hurt by struggles of Taylor and Miranda
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Kelly Pavlik ascended to the top of the
Consolidation costs 40 jobs in Austintown
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Nearly 40 warehouse employees at the Superior Beverage Group facilities
Senior event has 2 causes
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty The objective of an open house planned from 10
Brode, Tolich win Div. I state titles
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Canfield senior Dustin Brode and Fitch junior Ali Tolich both won
Workshop offers ideas for careers in science for women
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s anyone’s guess how much forensics technology
McKinley captures Division I title
Associated Press columbus Laneisha Lennon hit the go-ahead free throw with 18.1 seconds left to
City schools out of the red
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city school district should finish this fiscal
Butler holds off Murray State
Associated Press san jose, calif. Butler’s Gordon Hayward instinctively left his man for a
Tennessee too much for Ohio; ’Nova upset
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. J.P. Prince scored 18 points, and Brian Williams and Wayne
Sweet time at syrup festival
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The 33rd annual Maple Syrup Festival at Boardman
Hearing to decide what do do with old county home
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County commissioners will have a
Basketball tourney to raise funds for Chile
Staff report Canfield Canfield High School students hope a one-day basketball tournament will
RIDES OF MARCH
Potholes: A motorist’s worst nightmare, and nearly impossible to avoid — especially after a punishing winter. This one is on Fifth Avenue in Youngstown.
Good roads make good sense
Editorial: Good roads make good sense Highways were an important part of the political conversation in the
Thousands protest wars
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of protesters carried signs that read “Indict Bush Now”
Indians’ Wood may miss 2 months
Associated Press goodyear, ariz. Kerry Wood went one full season in Cleveland without making a
Composting seminar
Composting seminar NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County’s Penn State Cooperative Extension office
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 13
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
Man and woman face drug charges
Staff report WARREN A grand jury has indicted a man and woman from Homewood Avenue Southeast on
Obama look-alike in demand in Asia
Los Angeles Times JAKARTA, Indonesia Striding purposefully, his smile lighting up a rainy
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
drapery shopping
drapery shopping What’s hot Fabrics: Bigger prints, especially geometrics such as diamond
Stolen items recovered for clay museum
Associated Press UHRICHSVILLE, Ohio State and local police digging into the mystery of 51 clay
Obama rallies Dems on eve of historic vote
Republicans stand firmly against 10-year, $940B health-care bill Associated Press WASHINGTON
Hermitage, Pa., man arrested in robbery of news agency
Staff report SHARON, Pa. Police said Jeremy Dunlap, 23, of Dalton Avenue, Hermitage, Pa., was
Union protests Altmire’s decision
Associated Press ALIQUIPPA, Pa. Members of the United Steelworkers union demonstrated Saturday
prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL saturday’s scores AREA division iii At Canton Memorial Fieldhouse Orrville 67,
Police charge NJ boy, 16, in racial announcement at store
Associated Press WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. A 16-year-old boy who police said made an
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Jason Baglama (733), Bob Hernan (720) & Rob Rosenberg (710) in Hively’s Sportsman;
Club members show Valley all about 4-H
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD Members of Mahoning County 4-H clubs filled
Papal letter fails to calm anger in Ireland
Associated Press DUBLIN Pope Benedict XVI’s unprecedented letter to Ireland apologizing for
Responsible behavior, freedom go hand-in-hand
Q. What do you think of kids on leashes? Chicago Parent magazine put that question up on its
BACK IN FAVOR
Draperies are finally getting their curtain call McClatchy Newspapers After more than a decade,
Officials: Don’t celebrate victory over floods just yet
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. A city used to fighting floods was confident Saturday that it had
Study: C-diff bug is big threat
Associated Press ATLANTA As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is
CURRENT PRICES OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Loan underwriter offers a warning
Loan underwriter offers a warning Don’t mortgage another property until you read the book “Don’t
Retrial pending in ’06 homicide
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Starting this week, Andrew Irwin, accused of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Kinsman Township, 6 p.m., township garage, 63480 State Route 87, Kinsman. Poland
Phantoms defeated in shootout, 3-2
Staff report sioux city, iowa Alex Krushelnyski scored in the shootout Saturday to give Sioux
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Award for employer NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Dairy Farmers of America, New
Author to give lecture on the Victorian novel
Staff report WARREN Author Elliot Engel will speak at 10:30 a.m. April 14 at W.D. Packard Music
Tribe’s Hafner homers in win over Oakland
Associated Press goodyear, ariz. After an extended outage, Travis Hafner may be getting his
Maritime master Stobart in exhibition
butler institute of american art By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The work of
newsmakers
newsmakers Lady Gaga fires back in court at producer NEW YORK Lady Gaga is firing back at a
OSU’s Turner has school ties to Tech
Associated Press milwaukee Georgia Tech guard Iman Shumpert doesn’t need a scouting report on
Cheap food imports ruin poor nations
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti The earthquake not only smashed markets, collapsed
Green Team names winners
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Recycling Division, better known as the Green Team,
Discovery could be cancer cure
By Tim Botos Canton Repository CLEVELAND The closest Michael Kalafatis ever will get to being
District plans pond clinic, sales
Staff report Canfield Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District pond clinic will be at 6:30
In the cup! Area hole in one
In the cup! Area hole in one Linda Muckleroy of Salem used a 7-iron to ace the 110-yard No. 8 at
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. Can you tell me why “The Bonnie Hunt Show” is ending? I
J.J. Cafaro gets reality check
Opinion: It was a smack down that no one would have predicted — least of all J.J. Cafaro. But there he was
WEIRD ‘WONDERLAND’
New book sees Alice in a grim light By Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch Alice looks
Can cholesterol go too low?
Q. My total cholesterol is 140, my LDL is 55 and my HDL is 47. I am on simvastatin. My
Can medical care go too far? Yes
Opinion: By H. GILBERT WELCH Los Angeles Times Here’s a question that’s not being asked in the health-
This wooden coal hod has a brass shovel to help move the coal. It’s 12 by 13 by 18 inches.
This wooden coal hod has a brass shovel to help move the coal. It’s 12 by 13 by 18 inches. Price
Mayor Williams has luxury to pursue aggressive agenda
Editorial: Unencumbered by AN election, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams can spend the next four years pursuing
Tennessee waltzes into Sweet Sixteen
Associated Press providence, r.i. Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl cleared his bench at the end of
Youngstown has a potential ‘Mount Washington’ view of its own
Opinion: Many Youngstown area residents are familiar with Pittsburgh’s delightful Mount Washington district,
Protests in Russia
Protests in Russia ST. PETERSBURG, Russia Thousands of people have rallied across Russia to
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 50 Associated Press
The amount of times Brooklyn, N.Y., police have come looking for criminals at the home of Walter
Kent-Trumbull’s ‘Tartuffe’ presents ultimate con man
By TRACEY D’Astolfo entertainment@vindy.com CHAMPION Kent-Trumbull Theater lays the groundwork
After surgery, Patoray, Nuzzo back in groove
Comeback kids? Well, comeback, but not kids. Former top bowlers Greg Patoray and Joe Nuzzo are
Not a great day for a parade
Opinion: Not a great day for a parade I live in an apartment coM- plex in Boardman that includes six
Experts: Fear of census process unwise
McClatchy Newspapers FORT WORTH, Texas The anti-government sentiment that sparked the tea-party
BETH SHOLOM
Six-sided sanctuary represents the cupped hands of God Associated Press ELKINS PARK, Pa. Did
2 offices to shape health reform
Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON The complex, highly partisan closing push for health-care
Collectors seek furniturelike coal hods
It’s a carrier, a hod, a scuttle, a pail. Whatever it’s called, it’s a convenient item used to
Circumvent Web forms with auto-fill program
You’re surfing the Net at blazing speeds, gathering information, locating products and services,
Bucks sneak peek at UConn
Associated Press pittsburgh When the NCAA women’s pairings were announced, Ohio State couldn’t
(Mid) major upset: No. Iowa shocks top-ranked Kansas
Associated Press oklahoma city Leading by one against the colossus of the bracket, Ali
vWhite House Weekend, noon to 5 p.m. This family festival is a sure sign of spring. White House
vWhite House Weekend, noon to 5 p.m. This family festival is a sure sign of spring. White House
Edwards, Keselowski settle feud
Associated Press bristol, tenn. It took roughly 40 minutes with NASCAR for Carl Edwards and
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 21, the 80th day of 2010. There are 285 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Touring through great civic conversations
Opinion: Elton John’s concert at the Covelli Centre sold out in 30 seconds, or something obscene like that.
Saturday, March 20 (125 stories)
Maple fest continues Sunday
The 33rd annual Maple Syrup Festival at Boardman Park, which continues from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Saturday and next Sunday, is a refreshing departure from the usual festival.
Health care reform protestors hurl racial insults at black reps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party’s legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out. Leaders exuded confidence as they defused thorny problems in the countdown to a landmark vote.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Scholarships available youngstown Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown is accepting applications
ABWA chapter names its Woman of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN The Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has named
HELOISE: Offer to be a dog walker
Dear Heloise: Here’s a great way to get out, get more exercise and help out some four-legged friends
A Way With Words Foundation to open gallery boutique in mall
NILES Eastwood Mall will host a day-long grand opening March 27 for the new AwwwMazing Place
Future leaders to be honored at "Rites of Passage Beautillion"
YOUNGSTOWN The sixth annual “Rites of Passage Beautillion” will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. April
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She refuses to play her mother's games
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My son was recently married in a small, private
Judge: Cafaro to stay in jail
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former shopping mall executive John J.
Newton Falls takes on Orrville in regional final
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANTON Twice in Wednesday’s 60-48 win over undefeated East
Route 224, I-80 in Valley to get upgrades
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com howland Several Mahoning Valley infrastructure projects
Tressel wants OSU to be strong mentally
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Jim Tressel offered an observation as he watched the
McKinley advances to title game
Associated Press COLUMBUS Sydnee Penn made four free throws in overtime, leading Canton McKinley
Planting day will focus on islands
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This year’s Streetscape planting day will
State plan to hire consultant adds to schools’ money woes
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City school officials aren’t sure where they’ll find
Fabijance is Akron captain
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com AKRON Josh Fabijance of Niles has the distinct honor to be
Phantoms fall to West-leading Lancers
Staff report OMAHA, NEB. Nick Czinder scored Youngstown’s only goal, but West Division-leading
Fundraiser set for injured boy
Staff report BOARDMAN Area residents on Tuesday can help defray the cost of medical treatments
Indians split in 2 spring games; Bucs beat Boston
Associated Press SURPRISE, ARIZ. Aaron Laffey scattered four hits over four strong innings to
State weighs in on firefighter’s recall
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The mayor took his frustrations about the
Valley's violent crimes task force gets stimulus boost
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task
Boardman students get lesson from literary expert
Boardman students learn from the best By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fifth-
Region's reps differ widely on historic vote
Here's how representatives from the Mahoning and Shenango valley region will vote on a $940 billion health-reform bill. They are U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville, Steven C. LaTourette of Bainbridge, John Boccieri of Alliance, Jason Altmire of McCandless, Pa., and Kathy Dahlkemper of Erie, Pa. Also noted are votes already cast by Sens. George Voinovich and Sherrod Brown.
Business digest
REGION Aqua contributes to assistance fund COLUMBUS Aqua Ohio has contributed $25,000 to a
Hospital, Vanguard agree on sale terms
Associated Press DETROIT Detroit Medical Center officials said Friday that plans for the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.53 —.05 Avalon
Store is Great Escape for ex-owner
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com BOARDMAN A Market Street swimming pool store that closed in
Butler plays for berth in Sweet 16
Associated Press SAN JOSE, CALIF. Danero Thomas realizes Murray State lost its chance to sneak
Pitt avoids Big East’s upset epidemic
Associated PRess MILWAUKEE Even on an off day for leading scorer Ashton Gibbs, Pittsburgh wasn’t
newsmakers
newsmakers DeGeneres gives scholarship to student JACKSON, Miss. A lesbian high school student
Logano wins pole for 1st time
Associated Press BRISTOL, TENN. Joey Logano backed up his fast showing in practice by winning
Harrington leads Transitions by one
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, FLA. Padraig Harrington, already assured of a memorable week after
Voinovich calls Obama a socialist
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich criticized
Metro digest || Toddler’s hand burned
Toddler’s hand burned YOUNGSTOWN Police charged Van Barnette, 31, of 740 Broadway with
LeBron hits milestone
Associated Press CHICAGO LeBron James became the youngest player to score 15,000 career points,
Milestone passes in US with little notice
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. It was a day like any other day — except that it was the seventh
Dinosaur at mall
Dinosaur at mall NILES A baby tyrannosaurus rex from the “Walking With Dinosaurs” show will be
Badgers avoid upset bid by No. 13 Wofford
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Slow and plodding early, fast and frantic late. No matter
WVU wins in a rout
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. The way West Virginia was missing one shot after another, the
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Brandon R. Mace, 32, Leffingwell Road, Berlin Center, theft. Rocco Melia, 35, Manchester Drive,
Lucas, Raymar Morgan save Spartans
Associated Press SPOKANE, WASH. Thanks to Kalin Lucas’ career night, Raymar Morgan’s late help —
Jordan Crawford leads Xavier past Minnesota
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Jordan Crawford finally mustered a smile. After a sour experience
Boilers break up Obama’s bracket
Associated Press SPOKANE, WASH. Purdue played the us-against-the-world game to open the NCAA
WVU rolls to win in first game
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. The way West Virginia was missing one shot after another, the
Jankovic will play for women’s crown at Indian Wells
Associated Press INDIAN WELLS, CALIF. Jelena Jankovic defeated Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 on
Obama exudes confidence in victory on health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON One by one, Democratic fence-sitters began choosing sides Friday,
Missionaries’ lawyer arrested
Missionaries’ lawyer arrested SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic A fugitive who once acted as
Cardinal apologizes for coverup
Los Angeles Times LONDON The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland apologized Wednesday for
40 days of prayer
Trumbull County Prayer Movement is led by a group of pastors and lay people in and around the city
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked April L. Myers, 17412 Lakewood Ave., Lake Milton, v.
Nations make push for Mideast peace talks
Associated Press JERUSALEM With pressure on from global mediators Friday, Israel and the
Credit scores can drop after loan assistance
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some homeowners who sign up for the government’s mortgage-assistance
Walsh University sets week on global issues
Staff report north canton Next week, Walsh University will celebrate World Week to promote and
news shows
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Reps. Eric Cantor, R-Va., and John
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator’s Religion page will run a listing of area
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Janeane Wilcox and Carrick Rogers, Youngstown, girl, March
Man wanted in Seattle arrested
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man charged with a murder in Seattle late last year has been arrested
Jolene Molitoris, the first female director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and a Warren
Jolene Molitoris, the first female director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and a Warren
Birthdays
Birthdays Producer Carl Reiner is 88. Actor Hal Linden is 79. Country singer Don Edwards is 71.
Hilltop readers walk the ‘Red Carpet’
The kids of Hilltop Elementary School showed just how much they love to read last month, when 47 percent of the student body read for fun every day in February.
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight cancer.
Boardman students excel at annual Italian competition
The 34th annual Italian Language Contest was held Mar. 13 at Youngstown State University with more
World Down Syndrome Day focuses on progress
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV) will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day Saturday.
Canfield schools, Rotary, raise $26,300 for Haiti
Canfield students, in a joint venture with the Canfield Rotary Club, collected more than $26,000 to provide shelter and disaster relief to earthquake victims in Haiti.
Canfield Nest Builders needs support
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Members of the Canfield Nest Builders need widespread
Daisy Toop 358 donates boxes of cookies
Daisy Troop 358 made a big donation of 170 boxes of cookies to Canfield Operation Blessing, a local food bank.
Schools bond with community over May levy
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Members of the school district’s campaign committee know they
YSU honors Canfield City Manager
Canfield City Manager Joseph V. Warino has received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from Youngstown State University.
Center students present ‘Beauty and the Beast’
After months of memorizing lines and building stage scenery, the Boardman Center drama club will raise the curtain on its spring performance of “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” this week.
Host families needed for Japanese exchange students
Families in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties will have a unique opportunity to open their
World Down Syndrome Day focuses on progress
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley (DSAV) will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day Saturday.
Guterba urges students to remember veterans
When Jim Guterba looks at the names engraved on the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., he remembers the sounds of the soldiers’ voices.
Poland sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
ABWA crowns Fischio ‘Woman of the Year’
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Mill Creek chapter of the American Business Women’s
Council considers options for sidewalk project
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Poland Village Council has still not received permission to
Poland community briefs
Special event in Struthers offers fun St. Nicholas School at 766 Fifth St. in Struthers, presents
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight
Boardman sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight
Fantastico: Italian students excel at language event
Nine Canfield High students showcased their Italian language skills by earning honors at the 34th
Austintown community briefs
Come enjoy souper supper at Fitch Residents are invited to attend a “Souper Bowl” supper Wednesday
NFL players promote local flag football league
Frank Ohl Intermediate School students attended a rally in the gym March 11 to learn about the health and social benefits of participating in team sports.
Watson families investigate math
First-grade students at Watson Elementary School hosted their parents and grandparents for an
Canfield Police Blotter
March 5 Barking dogs: Police issued Donald W. Fouse, 29, 535 S. Hillside Drive a summons for
Local club promotes railroad history
Local club promotes railroad history The Western Reserve Modular Railroad Club will host shows at
Austintown sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
Canfield team talks its way to third
The Canfield Speech and Debate team earned third place with 51 points at the 2010 Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament.
AMS girls post district’s first-ever undefeated season
The Austintown Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team won the All-American Conference
Canfield team talks its way to third
The Canfield Speech and Debate team earned third place with 51 points at the 2010 Ohio High School
Boardman High hosts musical mayhem
Experimentation and innovation have been the hallmark of the Boardman Orchestras, and with the
Tolich earns All-America honors in Boston
Austintown Fitch High’s Ali Tolich earned All-America honors last weekend while competing in the
Daisy Toop 358 donates boxes of cookies
Daisy Troop 358, the youngest of five Girl Scout troops meeting at the Canfield United Methodist
Upcoming sale benefits moms and babies
Upcoming sale benefits moms and babies Dobbins Elementary School in Poland will be hosting the
Boardman speakers talk the talk at state
Fourteen Boardman High students qualified for the State Speech Tournament Mar. 8 in Cleveland. The
Brave swimmers freeze to fight cancer
Twenty-five daring souls jumped into the freezing waters of Lake Milton to raise money to help fight
Canfield Police Blotter
March 5 Barking dogs: Police issued Donald W. Fouse, 29, 535 S. Hillside Drive a summons for
Fitch track team excels in Geneva
The Austintown Fitch boys and girls track and field team competed in the American Scholastic Indoor
Canfield wrestling celebrates 2009-10 season
Canfield wrestlers and their families gathered to celebrate the Cardinals’ 2009-10 season at an awards banquet.
Canfield sports briefs
Sign up for flag football or cheerleading Youth can still sign up for the Youngstown Flag Football
Boardman Police Blotter
Feb. 25 Burglary: Took place at a second-floor apartment in the 7000 block of Paxton Road.
Austintown Police Blotter
March 6 Disorderly conduct: Police issued a summons for Antwan J. Milender, 20, 482 S. Raccoon
Seventh-grade hoops team gives program solid foundation
The Poland Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball team finished with an impressive 16-1 record this season.
Holy Family raises money for victims of house explosion
Parishioners and members of the Poland community came out in droves to raise money for the Poland family whose house exploded Feb. 13.
vYoungstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. The world premiere of “Travel in Time for Three,”
vYoungstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. The world premiere of “Travel in Time for Three,” composed by
Crunching numbers and pressing weights
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman graduate Jennifer Morakis is a Huntington bank
Friends honor Mister Rogers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mister Rogers cared deeply about his neighbors and his neighborhood,
Buckeyes pass 1st test
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Police seek more victims of killer
Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. Police have been overwhelmed since they released more
No fanfare on 7th anniversary of war
Associated Press BAGHDAD Seven years after the first bombs in the war to oust Saddam Hussein,
POWER OF PRAYER
Trumbull County group seeks spiritual revival through unity and repentance By LINDA M. LINONIS
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 647,000 Associated Press
The number of workers unemployed in Ohio in February, according to officials from the state’s
History Channel has ‘America’ for schools
Associated Press NEW YORK The History Channel says it will give a free DVD copy of its sprawling
Discovery debuts 11-part nature series
By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press NEW YORK The theme of the 11-part Discovery Channel series
Encouraging others through writing
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM neighbors@vindy.com For some, writing can be frustrating, worrisome or even
National Honor Society adds members
The Poland Seminary High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society added 75 juniors and seniors Feb. 24.
Mowad, Carney qualify for national tournament
When Mowad and Carney put on their game faces, they get ready to battle with their minds.
Poland Police Blotter
March 3 Theft: A $200, 8-horsepower snow blower was taken from a home in the 1900 block of Coit
Canfield community briefs
Singing contest deadline Mar. 29 The Canfield High School drama club is looking for talented
Canfield community briefs
Singing contest deadline Mar. 29 The Canfield High School drama club is looking for talented
Friday, March 19 (92 stories)
Youth center opening Sunday
The public is invited to join in the celebration of the new Youth Connection Facility at Metro Assembly of God church at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Fund-raiser for boy injured in golf-cart accident
Area residents on Tuesday can help defray the cost of medical treatments for a 16-year-old boy who was injured in a 2007 golf-cart accident.
West Side Lanes robbed
West Side Lanes, Mahoning Avenue, was robbed by two armed gunmen around 8:30 p.m. Friday, police said.
Toddler’s hand burned; police charge dad
Police charged Van Barnette, 31, of 740 Broadway, with endangering children Friday morning after his 23-month-old son was discovered in the home at about 9:45 a.m. with second-degree burns on his right hand.
Rep. Wilson will vote for health care bill
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-6th, said today he will vote in favor of the health-care bill. The
Fundraising, volunteer recruitment under way for Streetscape event in June
Streetscape planting day set for June
May wedding set by Miss Santen and Mr. Paulitz
Melissa S. Santen, daughter of William and Barbara Santen of Boca Raton, Fla., and Craig J. Paulitz,
April wedding set by Miss Redeske and Mr. Baglama
Sandra Redeske of Campbell and Dennis Redeske of Youngstown are announcing plans for the upcoming
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Grandkids' eating habits are just fine
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My son and his wife have been married 12 years and
HELOISE: Polish up on sweet oil
Dear Heloise: Would you please tell me what sweet oil is, and where do I find it to make your
SOCIETY DIGEST
“Lucky Ten Day” event to benefit Easter Seals YOUNGSTOWN Sandi’s Family Haircare will hold their
SVSM ousts Poland
By JOE scalzo scalzo@vindy.com CANTON About 20 feet outside his locker room in the basement of
Mayor remains firm: No jail bailout
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will do “everything in our power to
3-year YEC transition sought
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees would
Red Flash sweep Youngstown State
By JOhn kovach kovach@vindy.com CANFIELD The Youngstown State softball team was hitting the
Wolford seeks a balance in coaching
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Since 1995, when Eric Wolford started his full-time
Michael Pavlik to spend 60 days in jail
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A county judge handed down some strong
BRODE BACK ON TRACK
Canfield senior standout Dustin Brode to compete for state indoor titles this weekend By Joe
Country cuisine featured at Salem cooking school
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM On a pretty, springlike morning, Ellen Conrad is
3 Valley road projects could get federal funds
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Three resurfacing projects in Trumbull and
Cafaro’s lawyers: Move up hearing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AKRON Lawyers for ex-shopping mall executive John J.
Phantoms on the road for two
sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms make their final journey to face West
Community Day to showcase 4-H clubs
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mahoning County 4-H Community Day aims to showcase
Campbell bailiff shooting probe continues
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A woman shot during a scuffle with a court
A Cut Above, Beyond
The Meating Place employee Ray Harnevious Jr., left, and store co-owner Tom Rochford discuss some of the most popular cuts of meat sold at the Austintown butcher shop. Rochford, 74, said he and longtime friend Jack Weaver opened the store in 1982.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.58 .24 Avalon
Obama signs jobs measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has said he wants to focus laserlike on the
A lofty goal
Opinion: By HABIBORRAHMAN IBRAHIMI Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL, Afghanistan
Boccieri to announce his health vote today
By ROBERT WANG robert.wang@cantonrep.com CANTON Kay Duplin, who opposes the health-care bill
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., various commodities, 10 a.m. to noon
Notre Dame eliminated by Old Dominion
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS As Carleton Scott’s 3-pointer sailed toward the hoop and rattled
Villanova survives in overtime
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Scottie Reynolds learned a lesson starting the game on the
oddly enough
oddly enough Kids help mother with delivery in California FREMONT, Calif. When Alana Sanders
Militants’ rocket kills worker in Israel
hMilitants’ rocket kills worker in Israel GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip A rocket fired by Gaza militants
Driver going to prison for fatality
Staff report LISBON An East Palestine driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for his
Ohio State begins tourney tonight vs. Santa Barbara
Associated Press MILWAUKEE He returned from a back injury to become perhaps the nation’s best
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ’50s, ’60s TV star Fess Parker dies SANTA YNEZ, Calif. “Davy Crockett” and “Daniel
McDonald village council passes budget for 2010
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com McDONALD Village council has approved a $3,827,869 operating
Dems unveil revamped bill
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Democrats on Thursday unveiled a revamped health-care overhaul
Show host pleads guilty to tax charges
Staff report CLEVELAND Louie B. Free of Boardman, a self-employed radio talk-show host, has
Bruins retaliate, lose to Pens
Associated Press BOSTON The revenge-minded Boston Bruins got in some early shots. The
Man indicted in arson
Man indicted in arson YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 52-year-old North
Insurance-rate regulation dropped from proposal
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON A Democratic plan for new federal power over health-insurance
Some Fargo residents refuse to leave homes
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. Mac Butler believes he’ll beat the bloated Red River and save his
Martin in his happy place
Associated Press FLORENCE, S.C. It was about a year ago that Mark Martin set off on a NASCAR
Investment aids local franchise
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com Youngstown A new investment club completed its first
Mahoning County OVI Task Force arrests
Mahoning County OVI task force The Mahoning County OVI Task Force arrested six impaired drivers
Study: Camel cigarette ads entice girls
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Fashioned-themed advertisements for Camel No. 9 brand cigarettes
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, March 19, the 78th day of 2010. There are 287 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Charged with assault
Charged with assault boardman A 19-year-old Youngstown man is charged with felonious assault,
Austintown man sent to prison for molestation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An Austintown man is headed to prison
IRL opener exciting despite track’s problems
Associated Press SAO PAULO It was a wild season opener for the IndyCar Series, with track
Garrett Willis leads after first round of PGA Transitions event
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, FLA. Padraig Harrington didn’t have the best score at Innisbrook,
Ohio Bobcats stun Georgetown in first round
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Who knew that all this time Ohio used the regular season as a
OSU coach relishes chance to face UConn
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s impossible for anyone to talk about the women’s NCAA tournament
Combat wound kills Marine from Ohio
Associated Press RICHFIELD, Ohio A U.S. Marine from Ohio has died from injuries suffered in
Hunter finds skeleton in Pittsburgh-area park
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Investigators gathered skeletal remains and clothing Thursday that
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph L. Catino, 33, of 3380 Johnson Farm Court,
‘THE BOUNTY HUNTER’
‘THE BOUNTY HUNTER’ Grade: D+ Credits: Cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Jeff
2 arrested on DNA evidence
Staff report North Lima DNA is credited with the recent arrests of two men charged with old
Correction
Correction A wrong photo was used in a Page A4 story Thursday headlined “Delmont, key figure in
Business Digest
Financial regulators got reward bonuses wASHINGTON As banks gambled on the risky mortgages that
‘DIARY OF A WIMPY KID’
‘DIARY OF A WIMPY KID’ Grade: B Credits: Cast includes Zachary Gordon, Steve Zahn, Chloe Moretz,
Drivers: F1’s rules lead to dull racing
Associated Press SAKHIR, Bahrain Fernando Alonso’s victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix exposed
vDaBoondox: 10 p.m. Local hip-hop duo will perform tonight at Slim’s in a show it’s
vDaBoondox: 10 p.m. Local hip-hop duo will perform tonight at Slim’s in a show it’s calling DJ
Court: New sex offenders may avert notification
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has delivered a setback to efforts by state
Traficanti, Gains go before Oakhill jury
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning County officials spent a few
Budget balanced for 3 reasons, auditor says
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The 2010 budget city council recently passed
Mahoning County Dems shun unity
Opinion: At the start of the recent Mahoning County Democratic Party meeting to endorse candidates for the
Butler surges past UTEP in 2nd half
Associated Press SAN JOSE, CALIF. When Shelvin Mack made a steal and quickly hit a 3-pointer in
1980s plane project helped Ohio students find way
Associated Press COLUMBUS In an era when students at Hamilton Township High School had their
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DNA leads to recent convictions in old crimes
DNA is credited with the recent arrests of two men charged with old crimes.
East Palestine man gets three years for crash that killed companion
An East Palestine driver has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a wreck that claimed the life of a companion.
City can’t help with county jail money problem
The city will do “everything in our power to work with” Mahoning County to keep the jail open, but
Man indicted in North Side arson
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 52-year-old North Side man on an arson
New leadership of Navy Operational Center at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
New leadership at Navy Operational Support Center
SOCIETY DIGEST
Workshop to feature Polish traditions YOUNGSTOWN A Polish Easter traditions workshop (Swieconka)
Weathersfield schools aiming for paperless operation
Weathersfield School District is embarking on a push toward a paperless operation.
Hubbard tightening financial belt
Mayor Rick Keenan’s goal for the 2010 budget, which council passed unanimously, was “to preserve the jobs of all the workers who provide services to the people.”
HELOISE: Coffee quells the smell
Dear Heloise: After reading the hint about how to remove foul odors from the freezer, I was reminded
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Family's lack of support hurts even more
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am a successful and happily married 28-year-old
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet a 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Inner Circle in
Scouting awards are presented at Wapashuwi Lodge banquet
NEWTON FALLS Wapashuwi Lodge, Order of the Arrow of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy
Women's Night Out in Salem
SALEM Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., will host it’s first Women’s Night Out from
Judge jails J.J. Cafaro
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com AKRON Ex-shopping mall executive John J. Cafaro is jailed for a
Penguins football springs forward
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Following Wednesday’s spring practice, new YSU
Denman to sell its Trumbull tire plant
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG Denman Tire filed for bankruptcy and plans to
Falls reaches D-3 final
Two area high school boys basketball teams are still alive By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Safety-forces overtime cut, Boardman officials say
Staff report BOARDMAN Police and fire department overtime hours have been significantly trimmed
Donlow’s skills, unselfishness propel Poland
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com POLAND It was after midnight, a few hours after the biggest
Youngstown school district must pay fee for adviser
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The state Academic Distress Commission created to
YSU baseball loses big lead at Pittsburgh, 15-11
Staff reports PITTSBURGH, Pa. The Youngstown State baseball team had a nine-run lead before the
Campbell council overrides mayor’s veto
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell As expected, council overrode Mayor George
Girls state tourney gets going today
Associated Press COLUMBUS When the last second evaporated off the clock a year ago and Hathaway
Buckeyes loose and ready
Associated Press COLUMBUS Evan Turner sat down and, just like a lot of kids if given the chance
Keep Neal open, say Mathews parents
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Nearly 70 people, most of them parents of Mathews School
Hubbard mayor: We buy only what we need
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Mayor Rick Keenan’s goal for the 2010 budget,
Indoor soapbox racing set in Sharon, Pa.
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com SHARON, Pa. Children from throughout the country are
Cuts at county jail put on hold
Talks are continuing about the potential closing of the Mahoning County jail on Fifth Avenue, at the west end of downtown Youngstown.
Reading health-care bill shows it would bar the spending of federal funds for abortion
Opinion: When I was growing up, I learned at a half truth was a whole lie.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 03.18. 10. All yields given in percent.
GM could turn profit this year
Associated Press DETROIT If the economy cooperates and auto sales recover a bit, General Motors
Jameson to expand campus
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. Jameson Health System plans to expand its emergency room and add
Business Digest
REGION Gas agreement CANFIELD The city of Canfield has reached an agreement with Direct
Selected local stocks
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Devils complete season sweep of Pittsburgh, 5-2
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. If the New Jersey Devils get past the Pittsburgh Penguins in the
New Ohio law gives teens right to protection orders
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland signed a new state law Wednesday
LeBron scores 32; Cavs clinch division crown
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cavaliers clinched their second straight outright Central
Be counted in census, Sen. Brown pleads pleads
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is urging Ohioans to
Judge backs off from threat to arrest reporter
Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge threatened to arrest a newspaper reporter who saw a
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael P. Brine, 30, 3021 Saginaw Drive, Poland, and
Fillmore delivers different sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com On the outside looking in is what the members of Fillmore
Freeman deals with diabetes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Georgetown guard Austin Freeman has changed his diet and now regularly checks his
Strong field at Transitions
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, Fla. Kenny Perry is following the same road to the Masters,
Delmont, key figure in purchasing scandal, dies at 54
Staff report CLEVELAND Tony Delmont, the central figure in the Trumbull County purchasing
All-star race adds pit stop
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service The Sprint All-Star Race has added a mandatory
School district tries to use less paper
School district tries to use less paper By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE
Announcement against blacks shames store
Associated Press WASHINGTON TwP., N.J. An announcement at a Walmart store in New Jersey ordering
Skipper tested positive for cocaine
Associated Press SURPRISE, Ariz. Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington admitted he made a “huge
QB wants chance to start
BEREA Quarterback Jake Delhomme completed his visit to Cleveland last week and drove to the
Health-care measure gains ground
Assoicated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s sweeping health-care legislation won
Best Bets on TV tonight
“FlashForward” (8 p.m., ABC): Fans of “FlashForward” can rejoice. Your show returns tonight from a
US clinic sparks debate in UK with donor-egg raffle
Associated Press LONDON An American infertility clinic seeking business in Britain has prompted
Canfield Nest Builders seeking wide support
Members of the Canfield Nest Builders need widespread community support to continue with their mission.
Parliamentarian is rock star in divisive debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON In some ways, Senate parliamentarian Alan Frumin has accomplished
Study agrees: You are what you eat
Associated Press COLUMBUS You are what your state eats — or, more precisely, whatever health
Maple Syrup Festival to begin Saturday
Maple Syrup Festival to begin Saturday Boardman Boardman Park is sponsoring its 33rd Annual
Girard RB chooses RMU
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com GIRARD Girard High running back Tallen Birmingham will
Rising comic comes to The Cellar
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Comedian Gary Valentine will make his first trip to
Iraq PM back in lead in votes
Associated Press BAGHDAD The Iraqi prime minister’s coalition has retaken the lead from his
Taliban launch fear campaign in southern Afghan town
Associated Press MARJAH, Afghanistan A month after losing control of their southern base in
EPA to develop stricter testing for flea remedies
Associated Press WASHINGTON Complaints about dogs and cats injured and sometimes even killed by
5 Americans charged in terror case
Associated Press ISLAMABAD A Pakistani court charged five young Americans on Wednesday with
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown school board, finance committee, 4:30 p.m., board caucus room, 20 W. Wood
Surplus food
Surplus food American Legion Post 504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 a.m. to
Idaho 1st to sign law tied to overhaul
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho Idaho took the lead in a growing, nationwide fight against health-
Manny Acta gets 2nd chance with Indians
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Under a blue Arizona sky on a back field at Cleveland’s
Walking — Step By Step
Join walkers on the path to physical and mental benefits By Sam McManis McClatchy Newspapers
Will others sit for ‘Still Standing’?
The documentary about Youngstown produced by Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will get its world premiere
video game review
“God of War III” (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Grade: B Kratos is one angry guy. Once a Spartan
Project Mayhem to add laser show to concert
BOARDMAN — Project Mayhem, the electronic-rock side project of the Boardman High School orchestras,
Jessica Simpson focuses on beauty
Associated Press NEW YORK Singer and sometimes actress Jessica Simpson has paid the price of
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40
Local man reaches reality show finale
Staff report KENT Eric Chine started out as one of 24 bachelors competing for supermodel and
Car hits tractor-trailer in Bristol; 1 hurt
BRISTOL A person was taken to Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren after a car hit a tractor-
Witness tells how Nazi guards were recruited
Associated Press MUNICH Soviet prisoners of war used by the Nazis as death-camp guards weren’t
Kids, teens key to flood effort
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. Some children lugged sandbags that weighed more than they did.
Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 12 Arrest: Martest S.
Psychic Assassins returns from hiatus
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Psychic Assassins — Drog (vocals, guitar), Mike Donzella
Scheduling creates conflict for area theatergoers
Too Much of a Good Thing? By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com Can there ever be too much
Dog the Bounty Hunter to visit Warren store
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Duane “Dog” Chapman, star of the top-rated A&E reality show
Kent-Trumbull tackles ‘Tartuffe’
Daniel-Raymond Nadon has been keeping theater alive and healthy at Kent State-Trumbull for 17 years.
La Verite plays outside the mainstream box
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com La V rit drummer Adam Frank Rogers is familiar with
Birthdays
Birthdays Composer John Kander (“Chicago”) is 83. Country singer Charley Pride is 72. Actor Kevin
Campaign support
Campaign support YOUNGSTOWN The John D. Finnegan Foundation has awarded $5,000 to Second Harvest
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Dutch police arrest 2 suspected in art heist THE HAGUE, Netherlands Dutch police
Craft-beer festival will feature 100-plus brews
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com BOARDMAN It’s being billed as the largest craft-beer
State budget panel members should pay the Valley a visit
Editorial: A special Ohio general assembly commission formed in July to develop budget-balancing strategies for the 2012-13 biennium is ready to start work.
Companies can get tax holiday
Associated Press WASHINGTON Companies that hire unemployed workers will get a temporary payroll-
Detroit to close 44 district schools
Detroit to close 44 district schools DETROIT Doors are expected to shut on more than a quarter
Many remedies may rout jock itch
Q. I have a bad case of jock itch, for want of a better word. I’ve used Neosporin, Lotrimin Ultra
Butler gets a tough matchup with UTEP
SAN JOSE, Calif. Tony Barbee has been steeped in the Butler Way since he was a kid growing up in
WTG
Thursday Pop, Rock, Jazz Breaking Benjamin, with Chevelle, Red and Thousand Foot Crutch, 7 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 17 (113 stories)
New Castle hospital plans expansion
Jameson Health System plans to expand its emergency room and add new operating rooms at its north campus.
Car hits semi tonight
A person was taken to Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren after a car hit a tractor-trailer on state Route 45 in Bristol Township, Trumbull County’s 911 dispatch center reported.
Sherrod Brown: Census count means money for Ohio
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is urging Ohioans to accurately fill out census forms because failure to do so could cost the state millions, or perhaps billions, of dollars in federal money.
Ohio teens can now obtain protection from other teens
Gov. Ted Strickland signed a new state law Wednesday allowing teens to obtain protection orders against other teens.
Newton Falls advances to regional final
CANTON — Brian Sole scored 20 points and Cody Dillon added 13, leading the Newton Falls boys team to
Idaho is first state to oppose any federal health-care bill
Idaho will oppose any health-care reform bill
Ravenna outfit buys assets of Valley Counseling Services of Warren
Ravenna outfits buys Valley Counseling Services's assets
Warrant issued for rapper Lil Wayne in Ariz.; Wayne already serving time in N.Y.
Warren issued for Lil Wayne
Texas Ranger manager tested positive for cocaine last year
Texas Ranger manager tests positive for cocaine
Getting counted counts
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is urging Ohioans to accurately fill out census forms because failure to do
Annual Maple Syrup Festival in Boardman is next two weekends
Annual maple syrup festival next two weekends
Pakistani court charges 5 Americans with terrorism
Pakistani court charges 5 Americans with terrorism
Denman Tire seeks bankruptcy protection
Denman Tire filed for bankruptcy today and plans to sell its plant and equipment to pay debts. The
Positive behavior program gets donation
WARREN Law firm Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd. has contributed $500 to support the Positive Behavior Support Program at the Willard K-8 building.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'Rob' may be rethinking situation
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am 28 years old and have lived with the same man for
HELOISE: For something healthy, got buttermilk?
Dear Readers: Doesn’t buttermilk sound like it’s a rich, high-fat, decadent drink? Guess again.
Blue Devils come up short
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANTON Having weathered an early eight-point deficit, the
Officials seek to justify jail cuts
Conference with US judge is today; tax hike ruled out By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
Pot of golden opportunities awaits visitors to Ireland, scholar says
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com canfield When it comes to traveling in Ireland, Brigid
Maplewood falls to Chanel in OT
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com CANTON Many fans saw the Division IV regional semifinal
‘Critical’ spring drills start for YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown New YSU football coach Eric Wolford and his staff
SPRING BREAK-DOWN
Youngstown State begins spring football practice today under the guidance of first-year coach Eric
Joh’Vonnie Mosley is third team All-Ohio
Staff/wire report McDonald High senior Joh’Vonnie Mosley, who averaged 22.2 points per game and
LeBron has 29 in Cavs’ win
Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. LeBron James had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in
Youngstown schools to get stimulus funds
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City School District is getting more
2 plead innocent in Fimognari, Brown murders
Houser remains in jail on $3M bond Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County magistrate has
Ex-Braceville Twp. woman convicted of animal cruelty
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Melissa Giambrone, the former Braceville Township
'It's a miracle'
April Powell, showroom supervisor for Wendell August Forge, uses a synthetic sanding stone to clean a die that was damaged in a fire at the forge. The company’s sales staff, as well as friends and relatives, are cleaning 3,000 dies in its temporary workshop in Grove City, Pa.
The state of the speech is awful
Opinion: I often disagree with George F. Will, except when he is writing about the beauty and the history of baseball. But his column about the State of the Union Address that appeared on your editorial page on March 15 was as accurate as a well-thrown fastball in Mr. Will’s beloved Wrigley Field.
Fear is a poor motivator
Opinion: Republicans are spreading fear on the air again, Their commercials against regulations on any business and the health bill scare come across once again as Chicken Little politics The sky is falling!
Prosecution sought for owners of filthy Canfield home
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The owners of 535 Brookpark Drive have run out of
Ravenna agency takes over Valley Counseling
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The $1 million in funding cuts made last year to Valley
Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Honda Motor Co. will recall more than 410,000 Odyssey minivans and
Child marriage plagues Saudi Arabia
Opinion: Saudi Arabia has a serious child-marriage problem. It’s emblematic of the nation’s struggle
Eateries required to show grades
Associated Press NEW YORK New York City’s 24,000 restaurants — from its internationally known
To aid recovery, Fed holds rates at record lows
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve on Tuesday repeated its pledge to hold interest
Beckham back on feet after surgery
Associated Press TURKU, FINLAND With his celebrity wife at his side, David Beckham was back on
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown
Roddick advances to the fourth round
Associated Press INDIAN WELLS, CALIF. Andy Roddick defeated Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands
Great Dane attacks boy in Girard
girard A 6-year-old boy was attacked by a Great Dane and was taken to the hospital with severe
Westbrook has strong outing in Tribe win
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. As Jake Westbrook ran sprints in the outfield grass, a
Duke discounts critics’ cries of an easy path
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. Just about everybody figures Duke has the easiest Final Four path
NASCAR teams test new spoiler at Talladega
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service TALLADEGA, Ala. The look was decidedly
Phantoms rally for students
By Elise franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Youngstown Phantoms hockey players replaced their
Houston is back in the news again
Associated Press HOUSTON The Houston Cougars are suddenly front-page news again. The team
Pine Bluff wins by 17 in opener
Associated Press DAYTON Smiling Arkansas-Pine Bluff players plopped into the black folding
Army drops bayonet drills, targets abs in basic training
Associated Press FORT JACKSON, S.C. New soldiers are grunting through the kind of stretches and
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 5:30 p.m. excutive session, 6:30 board meeting,
Northeastern states deal with flooding
Northeastern states deal with flooding WAYNE, N.J. The powerful nor’easter had moved out at sea,
Clinic: Ohio woman can keep her home
Associated Press CLEVELAND A woman championed as the Obama administration’s emblem for health-
First Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook-Off is Sunday
First Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook-Off is Sunday By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Get
Feds find valuable clues on social-networking sites
Associated Press WASHINGTON Maxi Sopo was having so much fun “living in paradise” in Mexico that
Man executed for ’94 murder wanted to die alone, adviser says
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com LUCASVILLE — Lawrence Reynolds was an introvert who was sorry for
KIDS DIG VEGGIES
Family Features It may not be as hard as you think to get kids to eat more veggies. Sweet
Former Mayor Kryzan dies at age 96
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Frank X. Kryzan, a former Youngstown mayor and
Plane kills man on beach
Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Robert Gary Jones was a pharmaceutical salesman on a
‘FlashForward:’ A disturbing meditation on Americanism
By TED ANTHONY Associated Press NEW YORK The Americans who populate the ABC series
Playing hardball in the home stretch
Associated Press WASHINGTON With time and tempers short, everyone’s playing hardball in the
Accidental recipe a success
By Natalie Lariccia news@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Susan Spicko isn’t one to quit easily,
Nielsen Co.’s list of top five prime-time shows (with viewership) for March 8-14:
Nielsen Co.’s list of top five prime-time shows (with viewership) for March 8-14: v“American
Demjanjuk trial continues
Associated Press MUNICH An expert witness called into question Tuesday the worth of a statement
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center William and Patricia Link, Girard, boy, Feb. 16. Ronald and
State prison numbers drop for 1st time since ’72
Associated Press NEW YORK Spurred by budget crises, California and Michigan together reduced
Betty White ia set for ‘Cleveland’ sitcom
Betty White ia set for ‘Cleveland’ sitcom NEW YORK Betty White’s dance card continues to fill.
PlayStation’s Move boosts interaction
By DERRIK J. LANG Associated Press LOS ANGELES At first touch, the PlayStation Move feels
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, March 17, the 76th day of 2010. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Tiger Woods will play Masters
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, FLA. For Tiger Woods, this figures to be a Masters like no other.
Students to help fight hunger
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN WFMJ Channel 21 once again is challenging area school
White House Weekend to kick off spring season
By Lissa Bell news@vindy.com CANFIELD White House Fruit Farm plans to kick off its spring
I-680 cleanup work
I-680 cleanup work YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Department of Transportation crews are sweeping and doing
Clashes erupt in Jerusalem
Associated Press JERUSALEM Hundreds of Palestinians in east Jerusalem set tires and garbage bins
Men plead innocent to robbery
Staff report WARREN For the second time in three days, Warren police officers captured men
Recycling program set for Mercer Co.
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County’s Department of Recycling
Niles schools’ art event
Niles schools’ art event NILES The Art Outreach Gallery at Eastwood Mall will host the Niles
Ratings boss says goodbye to Hollywood
By DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press LAS VEGAS Dan Glickman spent his Hollywood years aiming to
Haitian women, girls targeted in camps
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti When the young woman needed to use the toilet, she went
Will the Blue Dogs hunt for president?
Opinion: The most important member of Congress this month may be a man many have never heard of: Jason
Business Digest
Cortland Bancorp reports earnings CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp earned $643,000, or 14 cents a
Pros on Tiger’s return: ‘He’s not going to be easier to beat’
By JIM LITKE Associated Press They mocked him mercilessly for four solid months and delighted in
Valley favorite is still available at a dealership near you
Editorial: Over three generations, there have been songs about red Cadillacs, as well as white, black, lavender, solid gold, and, of course, pink Cadillacs. But if General Motors had gotten its way, buyers could have colored the Cadillac gone in the Mahoning Valley.
Restoring Memories
Love for Warren drives native to help ‘fill in the doughnut’ By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com
Tuesday, March 16 (102 stories)
Mathews residents steaming over proposed middle school closing
VIENNA — Nearly 70 people, most of them parents of Mathews School District students told the board of education in no uncertain terms Tuesday night that they are against closing Neal Middle School in September and moving its seventh- and eighth-graders into Mathews High School.
Youngstown firefighters to be promoted
Fire Chief John O’Neill will administer the oath to two firefighters who will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant at a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Fire Station No. 1 downtown.
Girard boy hospitalized after being bitten by family pet
A 6-year-old boy was attacked by a great Dane and was taken to the hospital with severe facial lacerations, police report.
Joint Lawrence-Mercer recycling program will benefit both counties
Lawrence County’s Department of Recycling and Solid Waste will launch a similar program in Mercer County in an arrangement expected to benefit both counties.
McDonald boys fall in regional semifinal
CANTON — Unbeaten McDonald saw its season come to an end Tuesday night in the Division IV boys
OVI sobriety checkpoint set for St. Patrick's Day
Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Lane restrictions on I-680 South
Ohio Department of Transportation crews are sweeping and doing cleanup work on Interstate 680 southbound.
Youngstown schools gets $8M in stimulus money to improve academics
Youngstown schools gets stimulus money
OVI task force out in force in Mahoning Co. on St. Patrick's Day
OVI task force out in force on St. Patrick's Day
Mahoning officials: Jail can't be fully staffed cause of declining revenues
Jail can't be fully staffed
Frank X. Kryzan, former mayor, dies
Frank X. Kryzan, a former Youngstown mayor and municipal court judge, has died. Kryzan, 96, died
YSU's president-elect donates $100K to student scholarships
Cynthia Anderson, president-elect of Youngstown State University, will earn $350,000 in her first year on the job.
Society to honor retired police officer
Society to honor retired police officer LIBERTY Liberty Historical Society will honor Fred
Goodwill industries seeks donations
youngstown Most locations of Goodwill Industries are in need of donated clothing, housewares and
HELOISE: Uses for flash drive are endless
Dear Heloise: Regarding putting copies of all important papers for a trip on a flash drive, this is
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Abusive uncle must go
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I’m 18 years old and still live with my family. A few
Martin resigns on heels of 0-30
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Following the two worst seasons in Youngstown State
Official: Massage parlors aren’t sex businesses
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Advertisements in out-of-town newspapers and items on the
Car sales take deep slide in Feb. snow
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com New-vehicle sales dropped to their lowest point in decades
Pavlik heads to Fla. for training
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Kelly Pavlik weighed nearly 185 pounds when he
Putting on a show for the scouts
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Donald Jones was younger, his father
Starks, ‘a legend in politics,’ dies
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Even though Herman “Pete” Starks last held
Boys teams get started tonight
Staff report Inter Tri-County League Tier Two champion McDonald starts the Valley’s foray in the
Church site up to voters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA Township residents voting May 4 will be asked to decide
Fraternity tutoring at youth center
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Economic hard times forced the Buckeye Neighborhood
Wolford: No one’s job is safe
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown When YSU coach Eric Wolford was an upperclassman
Moore, Scullion are first team
Staff/wire report Ohio State-bound seniors Darryce Moore of Boardman and Amy Scullion of Salem
Cop pleads guilty to indecent assault
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle A New Castle police officer accused of luring
Telephone duty builds character
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Administration in the Austintown School District
NCAA chairman defends decisions
Associated Press The coaches handled the snubs with class. The pundits weren’t nearly as kind.
Danica remains optimistic
Associated Press SAO PAULO Danica Patrick is confident things will soon start going her way
Coaches mixed on expansion
Associated Press NEW YORK It wouldn’t take an act of Congress, and in the overall scheme of
Beckham out of World Cup
Associated Press LONDON Unless David Beckham can mend it as well as he can bend it, soccer’s
Business Digest
Agreement reached to close auto plant FREMONT, Calif. The United Auto Workers union has reached
Warren cop asked about evidence
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An officer with the Warren Police Department has been
Toyota casts doubt on Prius driver’s claim
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Toyota cast doubt Monday on a California man’s claim that his Prius
Continental to charge for food
Associated Press ATLANTA Attention, coach passengers. Continental Airlines, which used to boast
Calvin Klein parent to buy Tommy Hilfiger
Associated Press NEW YORK Two iconic American clothing labels — preppy Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin
Restart of Severstal Warren begins
By DON SHILLING news@vindy.com WARREN The restart of Severstal Warren is under way. Crews
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.92 .04 Avalon
Jury acquits driver in 2008 crash that killed Pa. senator
Associated Press STROUDSBURG, Pa. A jury on Monday acquitted a man of vehicular homicide while
Metro Digest
Arraignment set for homicide suspect YOUNGSTOWN Jamar Houser, the 19-year-old facing a possible
S&T office to be razed
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The office building of the former Youngstown
2 plead innocent in home break-in
Staff report WARREN Pete Fambro, 19, of Robert Avenue Northwest, and Carlos Jones, 19, of Ohio
Warren man pleads guilty in robbery
Staff report WARREN Trovon L. Bryant, 19, of Prospect Avenue Northwest, has pleaded guilty to
Man pleads innocent to endangerment
Staff report struthers A man charged with child endangerment and domestic violence involving his
Sandbags delivered ahead of expected Fargo flood
Associated Press FARGO, N.D. Police escorted convoys of flatbed trucks carrying piles of
‘South Park’ will take on Tiger
Associated Press NEW YORK Golf clubs in hands or not, the kids of “South Park” are ready to take
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In Monday’s Page A1 story headlined “Soggy Shamrocks,” Clear Channel was incorrectly
Fire kills teen, injures father
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Justin Welshhans had wanted to be a fireman.
‘Mission’ star had ‘statesman’ quality
By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES Peter Graves, whose calm and intelligent
States upping the ante on gambling
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states are adding
Afghans had talks with Taliban leader
Afghans had talks with Taliban leader KABUL Afghan officials say the Afghan government was
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., high school cafeteria. Weathersfield Local
Hold parents accountable
Opinion: I am a former elementary teacher, a mother of four and a grandmother of three.
Will Delphi retirees be included?
Opinion: Will President Obama meet with Delphi salaried retirees on this trip to Northeastern Ohio?
Holmgren likes veteran QB
Associated Press BEREA Mike Holmgren knows Jake Delhomme is 35 years old and coming off the
OSU sent to UConn’s regional
Associated Press If Ohio State is going to win its first national title in women’s basketball it
Court must OK jail, staff cuts
Mahoning County officials will be in federal court in Cleveland on Wednesday, seeking permission to close half the jail and lay off one-third of the sheriff’s department’s staff due to the county’s financial crisis.
Weekend box office: Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according
Weekend box office: Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according
Surplus food
Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon
With folky show, Oates returns to roots
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After decades away, singer-guitarist John Oates (one half
Ex-President Bush’s popularity climbing
McClatchy Newspapers FORT WORTH, Texas More than a year after President George W. Bush left the
Martin faced no-win situation
Five thoughts on YSU women’s basketball coach Cindy Martin resigning: I don’t know if Martin is a
Monday, March 15 (97 stories)
UPDATED: YSU women's basketball coach steps down
YOUNGSTOWN — Cindy Martin has decided to step down as head coach of the Youngstown State University
U.S. Census forms arrive in the mail: What to expect
U.S. Census forms