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Winning Powerball numbers from Wednesday night
The winning numbers in the multistate Powerball games were drawn Wednesday night after an early
Nicklaus thinks Woods will play Masters
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Jack Nicklaus is going to appear at next month's Masters. He thinks Tiger Woods will as well.
Starbucks asks not to be center of gun debate
SEATTLE (AP) -- Coffee chain Starbucks Corp. is sticking to its policy of letting customers carry guns where it's legal and said it does not want to be put in the middle of a larger gun-control debate.
LeBron has double-double as Cavs rout Nets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — LeBron James had 26 points and 14 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened
AP Interview: Hamas spy unafraid, criticizes Islam
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mosab Hassan Yousef, who helped Israel's security forces kill and arrest members of the Islamic militant group Hamas, is probably marked for death.
Mayor will veto budget
A disagreement over the budget among city council, the finance director and the mayor came to a boil at Wednesday’s council meeting when Mayor George Krinos confirmed he will veto the budget.
Donate to fight hunger
Protestant Family Service, 486 Glenwood Ave., is joining in Alan Shawn Feinstein’s 13th annual $1 million giveaway to fight hunger.
Rosetta Stone reopens Poland Library cafe
The cafe at the Poland Library, which closed in early February, reopened Tuesday with the Rosetta Stone, a downtown Youngstown restaurant, as its new operator.
Lawsuit filed in school bus accident
A Boardman woman has filed a lawsuit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court seeking unspecified damages stemming from a 2008 accident that involved a school bus.
3 charged with collecting late mothers' SS checks
Three Mahoning County residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges they stole thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits issued in the names of their mothers after failing to report their mothers’ deaths, the U.S. attorney announced Tuesday.
Dedication concert for Warren bandshell Sunday
The Robert E. Fleming Band Shell will be dedicated Sunday during a concert by the Warren G. Harding High School band.
Ohio man arrested for trying to bring drugs to inmate
Man arrested for trying to bring drugs to inmate
1960s idol Bobby Rydell enters first-time offender program
Singer enters first-time offender program
Early childhood speaker is guest tonight at reading association dinner
Early childhood speaker tonight
Police say Pa. man shot mom because he wanted food
CARNEGIE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a suburban Pittsburgh man shot his mother because she hadn’t made
LOUIE TODAY: Ellie exposes circus abuse
An animal welfare proponent costumed as Ellie the elephant will greet students as they leave Williamson Elementary School Wednesday.
Vindy presses ahead in style
YOUNGSTOWN There is a new newspaper in town, and this is it. Different, yet familiar and
Pavlik — Back in the Ring
Kelly Pavlik is healthy and happy By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Sunday
Lopuchovsky, Eagles cruise past West Branch
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com BOARDMAN Hubbard senior Mike Lopuchovsky has a little extra
Lawyer: J.J. Cafaro to plead guilty
Staff report AKRON John J. Cafaro, the recently retired vice president of the Cafaro Co., will
Youngstown State men’s basketball team season ends with 81-67 loss
STAFF REPORT GREEN BAY, Wis. Youngstown State, the 10th seed in the Horizon League tournament,
St. Paddy’s Downtown Dash helps good cause
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Not only do those participating in the second
New library levy appears likely
By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Mahoning County’s voters likely will see a
Rebekah Sturgiss keeps Penguin spirit alive and loud
With tears streaming from her big, brown eyes, Rebekah Sturgiss raised her pompoms for the final time as a cheerleader for Youngstown State University.
3 Trumbull jail officers disciplined
Staff report WARREN Three corrections officers were disciplined for their role in releasing the
Ursuline outlasts Tigers in overtime
By Chuck Housteau sports@vindy.com Salem It’s been a tough year for the Ursuline Irish both on
2 Dann officials face ethics charges
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two former top officials in the then-Attorney
Sole leads Falls to opening win
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com HOWLAND Top-seeded Newton Falls High, behind a 23-point
2 ‘critical’ after fire
STAFF REPORT WARREN A 4-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man are in critical condition in the burn
Warren writer's book explains medical terms
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN It was a portent of things to come when Warren
Lordstown's Cruze — Star of the show
Bill Patton of Canfield, a GM Lordstown retiree, and his wife, Heidi Patton, look at the Chevy Cruze at the Cleveland Auto Show.
Postal service future: Never on Saturday?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The post office is renewing its drive to drop Saturday delivery —
Obama says he’s open to GOP proposals
Obama says he’s open to GOP proposals washington President Barack Obama said Tuesday he was open
Boardman Police Calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Feb. 25 Burglary: Took place
Justices may extend rights of gun ownership nationwide
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court suggested Tuesday it will strike down U.S. cities’
GOOD MORNING/Welcome to our new look!
Welcome to our new look! If you check out the comics on page C8, you’ll likely note a few striking
Students learn by scrapbooking
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com POLAND Students at Poland North Elementary School are
Set the stage for an Oscar party
Family Features Movie lovers, rejoice — the 82nd Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday.
Health-care systems in other nations offer lessons
Opinion: One of the most bewildering aspects of the current health-care debate is the failure to learn key
What about mothers in combat zones?
Opinion: By MARY EBERSTADT Special to The Washington Post WASHINGTON The latest flurry of attention
Ford outsells GM in Feb.; both gain on Toyota woes
DETROIT (AP) — Ford posted a 43 percent jump in February U.S. auto sales and outsold General Motors
Any color but green
Opinion: By SAHAR SEPEHRI Institute for War & Peace Reporting WASHINGTON — An Iranian newspaper with a
GM has no plans to reopen factories
GM has no plans to reopen factories DETROIT General Motors Co. will not reopen any factories,
if you go
if you go What: “Me & Myself” When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Main Street Theater, 5
JAPANESE ONE-POT MEALS Hot Pot Goes Haute
When the popular Asian dish costs $500, it may be time to try it at home. By Betty Hallock
Courthouse fire delays Lil Wayne’s hearing
Courthouse fire delays Lil Wayne’s hearing NEW YORK Lil Wayne’s already delayed jail term in a
ODdly ENOUGH
ODdly ENOUGH Associated Press 80-year-old burglar gets 3 years in Calif. prison TORRANCE,
Play faces up to Tourette’s
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Many people in the Mahoning Valley know Jim Couchenour as a
Cobalt sales
Cobalt sales Up and down February sales for the Chevrolet Cobalt, which was launched in 2004:
It’s a new newspaper, printed in the grand old tradition
Editorial: Producing a daily newspaper is a labor of love, and some days there is more to love than others.
Ky. senator is divisive figure
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. The angry man of the Senate was at it again. Republican Sen.
Our cellphones have made us lab rats
Opinion: By CHRISTOPHER KETCHAM Los Angeles Times We love our digital gadgets — “magic” devices that
Mayweather, Mosley are jawing already
Associated Press NEW YORK Music blared over the loudspeakers, smoke billowed across the stage,
Arenas nervous about gun sentence
Associated Press WASHINGTON As he has done many times in the month of March, Gilbert Arenas took
Facinelli at Eastwood
Facinelli at Eastwood NILES Peter Facinelli, better known to fans of the movies “Twilight” and
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2010. There are 303 days left in the year. associated
Woman pleads innocent in Liberty homicides
Staff report WARREN Shalenda T. DeFoor, 20, of Youngstown has pleaded innocent to tampering with
HMP is investing in the Valley
Opinion: HMP is investing in the Valley In the Feb. 22 editorial, “V&M Star Steel the latest in positive
For best rsults, stock up kitchen
For best rsults, stock up kitchen Shop from a grocery list, stick to it and cook from what you
Official: Pakistani group behind attacks in Kabul
Associated Press KABUL An Afghan intelligence official put the blame Tuesday on the Pakistan-
Penguins fans cheer for Miller
Associated Press PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH — Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller received a
Cobalt sales accelerate 70 percent in February
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com Car buyers are returning to showrooms, and many are choosing
The 5 & Best bets on TV
vDana Faculty Brass Quintet, 12:15 p.m.: This free concert performance is part of the Music at Noon
Lady Antebellum leads ACM nods with seven
By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. An astounding run keeps getting better for
LeBron wants to change number
Associated Press The number on LeBron James’ back will be different next season. The Cleveland
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District , 5:30 p.m., 850 Industrial Road,
Couple indicted in embezzlement
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Austintown A Canfield Township man and his wife accused of
Northwest US at risk for huge earthquake
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The disaster in Chile has brought new attention to an undersea
COBALT RECALL
COBALT RECALL Chevrolet dealers may sell some 2010 Cobalts but not others after a recall to fix
Severstal workers start returning to jobs
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com WARREN Nearly half of the workers who had been laid off
Check-forgery scam costs diocese $49,500
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police said the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is the victim of a check
Reason to believe Google
Opinion: Reason to believe Google San Jose Mercury News: It’s hard to find anyone, save the prosecutor, who
Michigan defeats Gophers
Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. DeShawn Sims scored 23 points to help Michigan defeat
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad E. Gavalier, 32, of 396 Robinson Road, Campbell,
Tiger starts to practice golf again
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tiger Woods is closer to competing again. Woods is back home after a week of
The tail wagging the hot dog
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The notion that the hot dog should be redesigned inspires a variation on the mad-
Clinton takes phones to Chile, vows more help
Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton made a small
Wellsville overwhelms Lions for No. 19
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com STRUTHERS The talented and well-balanced Wellsville High
Food Network chef coming to food expo Saturday
our valley cooks Stay true to yourself, but don’t be afraid to experiment a little, a cooking
Quality must trump profit
Opinion: When Toyota President Akio Toyoda testified last week before the House Committee on Oversight and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.62 —.04 Avalon
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