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Tuesday night’s Mega Millions, Ohio Kicker lottery numbers
These lottery numbers were drawn late Tueday night after the deadline for Wednesday’s edition of
Buckeyes are Big Ten champions
COLUMBUS — Jon Diebler once again lit up Illinois from behind the arc, hitting seven 3-pointers for
Woman pleads in Liberty double-murder
Shalenda T. DeFoor, 20, of Youngstown has pleaded innocent to tampering with evidence and obstruction of justice in the Nov. 15 homicides in Liberty Township of Wilneice Green and her daughter, Ja-Brajasia.
Diocese victim of check forgery
Police said the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is the victim of a check forgery that appears to have netted someone in the United Arab Emirates $49,500.
Two former Dann aides facing criminal charges
Two former high-level officials in the then-Attorney General Marc Dann administration face
Pacific Northwest at risk of megaquake like the one in Chile
Pacific Northwest at risk for megaquake
Shipping, packaging available at Liberty Township building
liberty David and Bonnie Buchanan, owners of Box Connection in Warren, will open Box Connection
Child and man rescued by firefighters from smoky house
WARREN — Firefighters removed an unconscious 4-year-old boy and an unconscious 22-year-old man from
Severstal workers prep to restart Warren mill
WARREN — Nearly half of the workers who had been laid off from Severstal Warren are back on the job.
Downtown dash to help charity
Not only do those participating in the second annual St. Paddy’s Downtown Dash on March 12 get to
Pa. parents charged with leaving 4 kids alone
MASONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police have charged the parents of four young children left at home alone
Inmate strangling suspect moved to another prison
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an inmate suspected of strangling another at a western
ERIN CARVELL | PAUL GERHARDSTEIN
ERIN CARVELL PAUL GERHARDSTEIN BOARDMAN — Erin Carvell and Paul Gerhardstein, both of 315 E. Main
LAUREN SHEVETZ | JOHNATHAN PHILLIS
LAUREN SHEVETZ JOHNATHAN PHILLIS BOARDMAN — Ocho Rios, Jamaica, was the honeymoon destination of
BRIANNA MCKEOWN | COLEMAN CLOUGHERTY
BRIANNA MCKEOWN COLEMAN CLOUGHERTY SHAKER HEIGHTS — The Church of St. Dominic was the setting at
Dinner to be benefit for YSU student
Dinner to be benefit for YSU student LIBERTY — Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill-
HELOISE: Here's a tip: Acknowledge a job well done
Dear Readers: Housekeepers and maids work very hard and are mostly overlooked when it comes to
Annie's Mailbox: Couple should start by seeking help at the hospital
Dear Annie: My good friend “Allie” works full time and lives in low-income housing. Like many
‘Students are being shortchanged’
The commission plans to start writing a recovery plan for Youngstown in April. BOARDMAN —
Canfield, Boardman bounced in first night in D1
Both teams had the lead late in their games but couldn’t hold on. CANTON — It only took one
Win for S. Range, but United loses in III
SALEM — The Division III boys tournament took a cue from the month of March and came in like a lion.
Reserve wins rubber match with rival
STRUTHERS — Western Reserve High won the rubber match between two Inter Tri-County Tier 2 rivals in
Nero heavily involved in OHSAA
BOARDMAN — With basketball tournament action in full swing, Rocco Nero, a member of the Ohio High
Program receives grant, praise
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN NORTH LIMA — United Way’s “Success by 6” program for pre-kindergarten
Defense the difference for Niles
BOARDMAN — Niles lost its final three games of the regular season and seven of its last 10 to stall
The Indians roll over Mineral Ridge
The Indians roll over Mineral Ridge Adam Charles scored 22 points in the 26-point victory.
Lordstown mulls renaming part of road
LORDSTOWN — Village council moved forward a resolution Monday that will change the name of a portion
Woman charged with cruelty to animals says jewelry is gone
GUSTAVUS — The woman charged with cruelty to animals and open dumping for her handling of dogs and
Hospital in Salem to cut nurse jobs
A state fee will cost the hospital $95,000 more this year. SALEM — Salem Community Hospital
Mayor seeks funds to develop industrial park
SALEM — The paperwork on the annexation of 99 acres to the city isn’t complete, but Mayor Jerry
Man will go on trial despite suicide attempt
WARREN — Despite a recent suicide attempt and a plea of innocent by reason of insanity, a former
February had record snow
The Valley has had 74.6 inches of snow so far this winter season. YOUNGSTOWN — It didn’t
Climate change skeptics sound like O.J.’s lawyers
Opinion: In recent years, every major scientific body in the world has produced reports confirming the peril
Karate Kids
Ben Powell, 13, and his sister Heather Powell, 17, take Karate lessons from A.E. Vea, 72, at his Karate studio on Belmont Avenue in Liberty. Ben Powell has cerebral palsy. Vea said he gets satisfaction watching his student’s progress.
American students aren’t learning what makes this nation unique
Opinion: Even in the depths of the Great Depression, with the economy bottomed out, Americans showed they
Taxpayer funds paid for campaign e-mails
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A computer consultant testified Monday that a taxpayer-funded contract with
Dissident’s death will put Cuba on the spot
Opinion: Cuba’s military dictatorship — that’s what it is, by any dictionary’s definition — is in an awkward
Canfield and Austintown police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: canfield Feb. 15
Eastern Gateway president: YEC should remain at YSU
ACTION wants YSU to reconsider cutting ties with Youngstown Early College. LIBERTY — The
Mathews board reluctant to close middle school
The school board is leery of placing students in modular classrooms. VIENNA — Closing Neal
Workers idled over impasse
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jobless benefits suddenly ended for some laid-off workers, Medicare payments to
Some House Dems eye switch to ‘yes’ on overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten House Democrats indicated in an Associated Press survey Monday they have not
Hiroshima book optioned by ‘Avatar’ director is halted
NEW YORK (AP) — Publication has been halted for a disputed book about the atomic bombing of Japan
Penguins hope 3rd time produces charming win
“We played them great two times. And we’ve been playing [better over] the last two-to-three weeks.
Today is a goodbye to one friend and a hello to another
Opinion: Goodbye and hello. Today marks a big day for us at The Vindicator and a big day, we expect, for
Chile scrambles to distribute aid, quell disorder
CONSTITUCION, Chile — Looting spread in earthquake-leveled parts of Chile on Monday even as army
Births
St. Elizabeth Health Center Jerry Hanisko and Lenny Chiang-Hanisko, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 23.
Obama seeks money to stem dropout epidemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday addressed the nation’s school dropout epidemic,
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Parenthood” (10 p.m., NBC): Several familiar faces, including Lauren Graham, Peter Krause and Craig
Rapper is latest to test jails’ celeb treatment
NEW YORK — Lil Wayne may be a self-professed gangsta with the gunshot wound to prove it, but he’s
Building owner files lawsuit over damage
YOUNGSTOWN — The owner of a commercial building has sued the city of Campbell, Mayor George Krinos,
Lawsuit against ex-husband dismissed
YOUNGSTOWN — A federal judge has dismissed a $1 million civil lawsuit by a Salem woman against her
Business Digest
REGION New Avalon Holdings exec HOWLAND — Steven Berry, a former area vice president for Waste
Suspension for officer who released wrong inmate
WARREN — The inmate who was mistakenly released from the Trumbull County jail on Friday afternoon
N. Mexico coach reprimanded for exchange
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Mountain West Conference reprimanded New Mexico coach Steve Alford on
Earthquake in Chile deadly, but not as deadly as Haiti’s
Editorial: A magnitude-8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday killed at least 700 people and caused
Reports indicate modest, steady economic recovery
NEW YORK (AP) — Mixed reports Monday on manufacturing, construction and personal income and spending
Cortland officer’s trial begins
The girl was jogging across the street at the time of impact, a witness said. WARREN — An
Obama fails to keep his promise on jobs
Opinion: I’m sure this may come as a surprise to folks who think all African-Americans must all march in
Toyota covering its bumper
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Toyota has been running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers’
GM recalling 1.3M cars
GM recalling 1.3M cars DETROIT — General Motors says it is recalling 1.3 million compact cars in
Cavaliers can do no wrong in rout
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James’ only action in the fourth quarter Monday night came on the bench
KARATE KIDS
martial arts A local martial-arts master, with ties to celebrities, delights in the progress of
North-South vulnerable. West deals.
North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xQ 6 2 uA 9 7 4 vA 3 wA Q 9 6 WEST EAST x4
Mahyoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven C. Gentile, 29, of 93 Edgewater Drive, Poland, and
Coroner: Pa. man was killed by pet bull
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an eastern Pennsylvania man is dead after being attacked
Council to mull contract renewal
After late OK of CCA pact, Youngstown plans to divert more nonviolent prisoners to house arrest.
Binghamton won’t play in America East tourney
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Binghamton will keep its troubled men’s basketball program from
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 2, the 61st day of 2010. There are 304 days left in the year. On this date
Metro Digest
Fundraiser for hunger YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning United Methodist Church is participating in the 13th
‘Good Wife’: What’s next?
NEW YORK — Had “The Good Wife” not succeeded in its first season on CBS, creators Robert and
Some parents say doctors sped death for children dying of cancer
CHICAGO (AP) — It’s a situation too agonizing to contemplate — a child dying and in pain. Now a
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Monday’s games
MEN No. 10 West Virginia 81, No. 19 Georgetown 68 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Da’Sean Butler scored 22
Pirates’ Clement works at first base
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Two hours before the Pittsburgh Pirates begin their daily workouts,
McMurray, Montoya at odds after Las Vegas wreck
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The honeymoon is apparently over for Jamie McMurray, who celebrated his reunion
‘Hot in Cleveland’ will air on TV Land
‘Hot in Cleveland’ will air on TV Land NEW YORK — TV Land says it’s hot on “Hot in Cleveland,” a
Group fights probe by Ohio secretary of state
COLUMBUS — The group attempting to block Ohio horse- racing tracks from getting slot machines is
Bug plagues PS3; data could be lost
NEW YORK (AP) — Sony Corp. said a glitch has knocked PlayStation 3 users off the game console’s
Court’s ruling gives undue influence to corporations
Opinion: Court’s ruling gives undue influence to corporations EDITOR: The recent U.S. Supreme Court
Woman sentenced in drunken-driving death
CANTON — Angela Baker’s family will go to her grandparent’s farm this summer. They’ll ride four-
Military commitment leaves Choo in lurch
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — As one of baseball’s rising young stars, Shin-Soo Choo has a bright future.
Ambiance, enthusiasm of Vancouver tough to match
The next Olympics are the summer games in London in 2012. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Top
A-Rod to be questioned in doctor’s investigation
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been contacted by federal investigators
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers Public Utilities Committee, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room 11, 6 Elm
Shaq has surgery to repair thumb
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers center Shaquille O’Neal had surgery on his injured right
OSU can clinch Big 10 title with win tonight
COLUMBUS (AP) — When Evan Turner came to Ohio State three seasons ago, he wanted to be more than
Pens ready for stretch run
Pittsburgh resumes NHL play tonight against the Buffalo Sabres. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kris Letang
Police seek leads in weekend robberies
Armed robbers took the clothes of their victims. YOUNGSTOWN — City police are looking for
Campbell schools seek to renew levy
The amount of millage the district is asking for has gone down. CAMPBELL — The city school
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FEBRUARY Snowfall records Last month was the February with the most snow in recorded weather
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