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Poland ousts Niles, 84-73
BOARDMAN — David Baker scored 26 points and Ben Donlow 20 to lead the Poland High boys basketball
McDonald downs Wellsvillle for a third time
STRUTHERS — Wellsville High entered the Division IV boys basketball tournament as the No. 3 seed,
Hearing set Wednesday for man suspected of arson, burglary
Man has hearing on arson, burglary charges
The Terminator: Adults should help kids get fit
California governor talks about health fitness for kids
Patrol investigates fatal Hubbard Township crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the weekend accident that killed a Hermitage, Pa.
Bad economy brings out bad people
As the economy declined, the number of complaints from people who fell victim to financial scams
Elton John books show in Youngstown arena
Tickets go on sale Friday and will cost $139, $89 and $39.
Inmate found unconscious on death row in Youngstown
COLUMBUS — A Death Row inmate scheduled to be executed this week was found unconscious in his cell
State police fatally shoot man to end standoff
COUDERSPORT, Pa. (AP) — State police say they’re still investigating an armed standoff in which a
Edinboro U. science building damaged by fire
EDINBORO, Pa. (AP) — A fire did minor damage to a heating and air conditioning unit on the roof of a
Cole-Stredney May wedding to be in Columbus
HOWLAND Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cole of Howland announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Miss Ausmann, Mr. LaMarca Jr. are engaged
Dr. Stephen Ausmann of Boardman and Diane Lindley of Lone Pine, Pa., are announcing the engagement
Christa Thomas, Gregory Blasko to wed Sept. 25
CARMEL, Ind. The engagement of Christa Michele Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Thomas
Parents announce plans for Serenko, Ruminski wedding
NEW MIDDLETOWN Charles and Carol Serenko, 10361 Unity Road, and Frank and Christine Ruminski, 9837
HELOISE:Bookmark should be fun, but not valuable
Dear Heloise: I saw your hint in a column about fun things to use as bookmarks. Please add a word of
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Damaging lies must be stopped
By KATHY MICHEL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My neighbors, “The Smiths,” are new members in the
New jobs created in downtown Youngstown
Nightlife activities in downtown are giving the city a new face and spin.
Owners envision prosperous economic growth through entertainment
Charles Sop of the Rosetta Stone
Displaced Ohio autoworkers cheer on film at Oscars
Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio Four displaced autoworkers invited to the Academy Awards hope a
ICE DEDICATION
Canfield’s Melanie West sacrifices to play sport she loves By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Dem: Health-care bill likely will pass
Dem: Health-care bill likely will pass WASHINGTON A top House Democrat said Sunday he believes
Art display captures war story of survival
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About 150 people attended the opening of an art
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS WYSU program receives award YOUNGSTOWN An episode of WYSU-88.5 FM’s public
The number of students from Mahoning and Trumbull counties participating Saturday in The
The number of students from Mahoning and Trumbull counties participating Saturday in The
PAUL “Scooter” Trgovac, 53 Sports history and statistics were a labor of love
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The area sports scene lost a popular and colorful
Boys hoops teams head to district competition
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ready for Round 3? After watching Mooney knock its teams out of the
DARLENE WAGNER|THE NEWSOUTLET
DARLENE WAGNER|THE NEWSOUTLET Amber Lambach says she enjoys her work as a bartender at The Old
High Court takes up gun control
Opinion: WASHINGTON It is said, more frequently than precisely, that the reasons the Supreme Court gives
Valley entrepreneurs join energy-drink market
Thirst for success By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Two local men had an idea
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 8, the 67th day of 2010. There are 298 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bartenders to bouncers cash in on opportunities
By Christine Keeling The NewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Nightlife activities in downtown are
Top 5 iTunes downloads:
Top 5 iTunes downloads: v”Break Your Heart” (feat. Ludacris), Taio Cruz v”Need You Now,” Lady
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING You, too, can be a star Tune up those old pipes of yours and sing, sing, sing. The
Meshel going to D.C.
Meshel going to D.C. YOUNGSTOWN Harry Meshel, a Youngstown State University trustee and former
Crosby homers in Pirates victory
Associated Press Bobby Crosby’s work with Mark McGwire in the past three offseasons appears to be
Farmers, residents reap new benefits
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com Most people don’t get a chance to pull weeds, pick
Voters: No lawyers for animals
Associated Press GENEVA The result was emphatic: Swiss voters don’t think abused animals need to
Penguins win 2-1, anger Bruins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Boston Bruins left Pittsburgh with a loss and a whole lot of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Philip Langridge dies; British tenor was 70 LONDON British tenor Philip Langridge,
Let’s keep all elections local
Opinion: Let’s keep all elections local Once again, the Supreme Court has made a progressive
1. BRITAIN
Opinion: 1. BRITAIN The Times, London, March 3: What was she thinking? By taking a last-minute detour, on
Kurt Busch wins; Edwards in trouble
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service HAMPTON, Ga. Kurt Busch won two races
BRIDGE
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA 6 3 2 u9 5 vA J 8 wK 9 7 6
Howland restaurant to host fundraiser for cancer patient
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com HOWLAND A fundraiser for Warren native and John F.
Morgan leads MSU
Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. Raymar Morgan scored 13 of his 22 points in the first half,
Man indicted in South Side stabbing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up more than 30 indictments this
The tyranny of the petty
Opinion: The tyranny of the petty Los Angeles Times: Republican Sen. Jim Bunning of Kentucky taught
Experts: AIDS virus can hide in marrow
Associated Press WASHINGTON The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Driver in doghouse after ‘walking’ pet LONDON An English dog-owner has been fined
Youngstown St. visits Wright St. in Horizon tournament opener
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State women’s basketball team will try to avoid becoming
Authorities find bones of Calif. teen
Associated Press ESCONDIDO, Calif. The bones of a 14-year-old Southern California girl who
Cardinal ousts Brookfield in OT
Staff report HOWLAND Tyler Walters scored 22 points and T.J. Sweigart added 16 to lead Cardinal
Phantoms rally but Tri-City prevails, 5-4
Staff report KEARNEY, Neb. – Trailing the Tri-City Storm 4-2 with four minutes to play, the
Who will blink 1st, US employers or thrifty consumers?
Associated Press To understand why jobs are so scarce, consider John McFarland and Nicole Rosen.
Center assists cancer project
Staff report FARRELL, Pa. The Minority Health Center, 211 Federal St., lower level, recently was
CRACKING THE CASE
Database can solve missing-persons clues — if it’s used Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A new
Attacks fail to daunt Iraqis
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraqis defied insurgents who lobbed hand grenades at voters and bombed
2 boys killed in fire
Associated Press GREENFIELD, Ohio Authorities say they are investigating the cause of a house
Man, 22, is found dead at frat house
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A man who had been celebrating a friend’s birthday by drinking and
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Latia Ballard and Brandon Pierce, Youngstown, March 5, boy.
Engineers plan smoother ride on Mahoning Ave.
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If everything goes as planned, nine miles
Wendell August to forge ahead
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com GROVE CITY, Pa. Wendell August Forge said it intends to
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors, 5 p.m., 2420 Donald Ave., Youngstown.
YSU aims to step up diversity objectives
By harold gwin gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has made a commitment to
Officers, official capture American in Pakistan
Associated Press KARACHI, Pakistan Two Pakistani officers and a government official said Sunday
“THE BACHELOR: JASON AND MOLLY’S WEDDING” (8 P.M., ABC): On “The Bachelor:
“THE BACHELOR: JASON AND MOLLY’S WEDDING” (8 P.M., ABC): On “The Bachelor: Jason and Molly’s
Cavs falter with LeBron sitting
By Mary Schmitt Boyer The Plain Dealer MILWAUKEE Mo Williams thought his slump was over.
TiVo hopes new DVR will bring profit
Associated Press NEW YORK TiVo Inc., the pioneer of the digital video recorder, hopes its new
Entrepreneur hits ground running
McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI Launching a company need not be daunting. Just ask serial
‘Fire’ at historic home was man-made fog
‘Fire’ at historic home was man-made fog JAMESTOWN, Pa. A reported fire at a historic
Optometrist wins Super Bowl trip
Optometrist wins Super Bowl trip NEW CASTLE, Pa. Dr. Candice Macri, a New Castle optometrist,
Bridges, Bullock take Oscar gold
LOS ANGELES The Iraq War drama “The Hurt Locker” has won best picture and five other prizes at
Pattinson fears life after ‘Twilight’
By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press Writer NEW YORK With his tousled, seemingly unwashed locks,
Survey: 34 percent of U.S. workers don’t use all their vacation days, giving up an average of
Survey: 34 percent of U.S. workers don’t use all their vacation days, giving up an average of three
We should stop outsourcing security
Opinion: By Sen. BERNIE SANDERS and REP. JAN SCHAKOWSKY McClatchy-Tribune As Americans, we always have
Auto industry grows optimistic
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Last May, the apocalypse appeared to loom over the entire
Is Iraq really a democracy?
Opinion: Here’s an update of the column I wrote early last month about my missing Iraqi driver/fixer/friend,
Not all attacks are terrorism, but all must be taken seriously
Editorial: Not all attacks are terrorism, but all must be taken seriously
LIST OF WINNERS Academy Awards
Winners at the 82nd annual Academy Awards: Motion Picture: “The Hurt Locker.” Lead Actor: Jeff
OSU edges Iowa for Big 10 crown
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Ohio State center Jantel Lavender spent Sunday doing her typical
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