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Penguins rally to beat Lightning
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pascal Dupuis and Sergei Gonchar scored in a 2:57 span in the third period, and
Buckeyes seeded second
COLUMBUS (AP) — One hour after easily winning the Big Ten tournament title on Sunday, the Ohio State
James scores 30 as Cavs clobber Celtics
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 30 points, 24 in the second half, and Cleveland wore down the
Browns trade Quinn for a fullback, draft pick
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have traded quarterback Brady Quinn to the Denver Broncos for
St. Paddy’s parade draws impressive turnout
This year’s Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade was even bigger than its organizers had
Haitian describes earthquake tragedy
The congregation at St. Michael Church in Canfield sat in silence today as Lesly Clervil described
YSU Leadership Recognition event set for March 25
The 2010 Youngstown State University Leadership Recognition celebration will honor the efforts and
Barkers observe 50th anniversary with their family
HUBBARD The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barker Jr. of Hubbard was celebrated
HEATHER JAMISON | TIMOTHY BAUMAN
BOARDMAN A honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, followed the Nov. 27, 2009, wedding of
LAURA CHAPELLA | KENNETH SUTHERIN
YOUNGSTOWN Laura Chapella, a daughter of Clifford and Karen Chapella of Youngstown, and Kenneth
CYNTHIA MCKAY | BENJAMIN ABALOS
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Vail, Colo., was the honeymoon destination of Benjamin Abalos, and his bride, the
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Poland Lodge. Reports will be
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-PLUS LIBERTY Liberty 55-Plus Seniors will have an annual St. Patrick’s meeting at 11:30 a.m.
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
wednesday Youngstown Federation will have a noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave.,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Local Schools will host an Austintown Senior Citizens Dinner at 4 p.m. March 30 at
Entries are being accepted for Women Artists show
YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is accepting entries until March 29 for its 28th annual Women
Variety show planned as Rich Center benefit
BOARDMAN Parents of Autistically Learning Students (P.A.L.S.)at the Rich Center for Autism has
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a spring felt door hanger project. Hostess is Louise
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Mom says what she wants
By KATHY MITCHELL & MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Several years ago, I had to spend a few hours with my
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Ham radio classes set for May
The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur-radio classes at 11 a.m. May 1 and 8 at ITT Technical Institute, 1030 N. Meridian Road.
Art contest winners announced
The Women’s Committee for Children’s Concerts, an affiliate of Youngstown Symphony, sponsored an art contest in conjunction with the Young People’s Concert, “Serious Fun,” on Thursday.
Poland surges to oust Mooney
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com boardman With 999 career points, Poland senior Ben Donlow
Patience pays in speller’s 4th bee
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Julia Miglets finished third in the Vindicator
Falls drops LaBrae in OT
By Doug Chapin sports@vindy.com HOWLAND Tyler Kernen nailed a 3-pointer from the right corner
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra to perform world premiere
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Inspiration can come at the oddest times. For Chris
SCALZO: A terrific game that leaves you hoping for more
boardman The Boardman High School gym holds about 3,000 people if, as Spartans athletic director
Girls, dolls attend show
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Girls and their dolls filled the banquet
Recognition comes at last
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com HOWLAND Marie Barrett Marsh, a pioneer female aviator,
Harding falters against Ignatius
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com SOLON Warren Harding coach Steve Arnold is not one to
Boardman Township study of ambulance services continues
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A fire department report advocating the start of
Spartans double their state titles
Boardman High’s two state team championships for the school have been by the ladies. When
Clark brothers to retire from military service
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Brothers Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Clark and
ARMED FORCES || Howland post home to have garage sale
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Howland post home to have garage sale HOWLAND Howland American Legion
Metro digest || Ammunition found in garage blaze
Ammunition found in garage blaze GIRARD The Ohio state fire marshal is investigating the cause
As downtown rebirth continues, activists lobby for neighborhoods
While city officials get high marks for revitalizing downtown, there is plenty of room for improvement to Youngstown’s neighborhoods, community activists and organizers say.
The challenge of redesigning Youngstown
Mayor Jay Williams is one of the main architects of the city's Youngstown 2010 plan for downsizing the city, which has drawn international attention. He reflects on the plan in this crucial
With secret foot switch, hide anything
So there you are at the office, playing Solitaire. You know you should be working on those important
As downtown rebirth continues, activists lobby for neighborhoods
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though city officials get high marks for
WALLPAPER ALTERNATIVE
Decorative and faux painting is back Associated Press Elaine Griffin is crazy about stripes — in
Issues create divide among Democrats
Associated Press WASHINGTON For all the evidence of a divided GOP, the Democratic Party has its
spelling bee participants and words they missed Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee participants are listed alphabetically by school, with the word each missed and the round in which they were
Akiva Academy: Sophie Alper, sallow, 2. Alpha School of Excellence: Anastasia Lopez, adjacent, 2.
St. Pat’s tree receives recognition
By Lissa Bell news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Area artist Marilyn Sweeney has provided beautiful
Another rescue for Ohio State’s Turner
Associated Press INdianapolis Evan Turner has accepted his mission at this year’s Big Ten
NOT A ‘BIG JUNGLESSRQ
florida everglades Associated Press COOPERTOWN, Fla. Jesse Kennon’s day begins at 6:30 a.m.,
President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are pulling together a final version of a health-
President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are pulling together a final version of a health-
These guys like to eat and tell
Opinion: Men aspire to do great things: to be president, to cure cancer, to redevelop downtowns. Five
‘Almighty Me’ hardest of all nuts to crack
Q. Our 34-month-old daughter is trying to control everyone else in the family, especially us. When
Iraqi vote signals shift from religious leaders
Associated Press BAGHDAD Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s political coalition took an early vote
Keselowski vows not to change after Edwards crash
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Glued to Carl Edwards’ bumper as they raced for the lead around
Can Youngstown be pilot for education standards?
Editorial: As the first-of-its-kind state Academic Distress Commission goes about the arduous task of devising
Patrick among record four women at IndyCar opener
Associated Press SAO PAULO Ladies, start your engines. Danica Patrick will be among four women
Make plowers do their jobs
Opinion: Make plowers do their jobs I have a winter time gripe. I wish the local authorities would enforce
KOVEL: Collectors seek three-person tete-a-tetes
A “tete-a-tete” is a private conversation between two people. The word is French and means “head
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Chuck Lines (732) & Elmer Maynard (703) in Farmers National Bank Mixed Doubles; Jack
‘Smoke’ offers theatrical comfort food
By TRACEY D’ASTOLFO entertainment@vindy.com SALEM Like an old friend you haven’t seen in a
Pop culture Q&A
McClatchy Tribune Q. I love the new television series “The Middle,” especially the young son
With daughters like these, it seems their parents are the real winners
American Girl Doll Essay Winner With daughters like these, it seems their parents are the real
Heart attacks linked to stock market
Associated Press ATLANTA Stock-market slides may hurt more than your savings. New research
prep sports
prep sports Fitch should leave Federal League FANFARE, When are the sports minds of Fitch
Blue Jackets see Methot’s potential
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS At first, Blue Jackets defenseman Marc Methot was put on the
record reviews
‘Plastic Beach’ Gorillaz (Virgin) Grade: B+ As cartoons, Gorillaz should never have to worry
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty school board, caucus 5 p.m., meeting to follow, high school community room.
Obama promise: better future for kids
Obama promise: better future for kids Associated Press ATLANTA President Barack Obama is
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Ray Charles musical is set for Broadway NEW YORK A musical celebrating Ray Charles
Metro digest || Internet safety program for parents
Internet safety for parents New springfield Springfield Township Police Department’s Juvenile
ACORN’s return isn’t prohibited
Associated Press COLUMBUS The community organizing group ACORN is not expressly prohibited from
Vallinger makes a splash at Mount
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com ALLIANCE Junior diver Mary Vallinger of Mount Union College
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 6
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “House Rules” by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
Comeback Story
Dallas Blocker, YSU’s No. 42 and a cancer survivor, is a finalist for a 10th annual V Foundation
Indians lose Wood, then lose game
Associated Press goodyear, ariz. The Cleveland Indians lost a game and may not have Kerry Wood
Under Armour to outfit Ursuline football team
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN The Ursuline High football team just got a new set of
Researchers say national curriculum would benefit Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s students will be better able to compete with those in top-
best bets at the CIFF
Here are some “Best Bets” from this year’s slate of movies at the Cleveland International Film
Book on Cold War is well researched
Book on Cold War is well researched BOARDMAN Patrick Pacalo’s new book, “Eastern Europe: Cold
vSt. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1 p.m. The 32nd annual event will be led by grand marshal Ray
vSt. Patrick’s Day Parade: 1 p.m. The 32nd annual event will be led by grand marshal Ray “Boom Boom”
Vatican officials defend pontiff
Vatican officials defend pontiff VATICAN CITY The Vatican on Saturday denounced what it called
Veterans’ complaints, lawsuits on the rise
The Record HACKENSACK, N.J. Federal law requires employers to rehire their workers in the
‘Inherit the Wind’ at Playhouse appears arthritic
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment @vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Although Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin
Oh, sweet victory
Here are the winners of the two contests conducted by The Vindicator to give readers a chance to win
Phantoms can’t hold lead, fall 3-2
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com YOUNGStown The Youngstown Phantoms had a 2-1 lead over the
Amateur-radio classes to prepare for license test
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct
Ban on blood donations from gays to be reconsidered
Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON After a nudge from the U.S. Senate, federal health officials
faux finishes
faux finishes Among the many types of faux finishes, according to Better Homes and Gardens:
Film festival offers cinematic smorgasbord
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com Although it’s easier than ever to see esoteric movies
Season for scammers
Season for scammers SAN FRANCISCO Tax season means computer criminals are going to be out in
Taliban methods, tactics in Afghanistan change
McClatchy Newspapers KABUL, Afghanistan A decade ago, when the Taliban controlled the Afghan
Dann case: Will she or won’t she?
Opinion: Alyssa Lenhoff, wife of disgraced ex-Ohio attorney general Marc Dann, will be invited — if she
Pur-don’t: Gophers roll to final
Associated Press indianapolis Minnesota held No. 6 Purdue to the worst first half in the
IF YOU GO to Cleveland Film Fest
IF YOU GO What: The Cleveland International Film Festival Where: Tower City Cinemas in
Green technology is the answer to the increasing cost of energy
Opinion: When people are talking about the benefits of Renewable (Green) Energy, it is important to consider
At least 30 killed in suicide attacks
Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan A suicide squad detonated bombs at a newly fortified
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Cheryl Jones, 293 W. 14th St. Salem v. Scott Jones,
Vicks stifles bad odors
Q. I’m a paramedic and also work in an OB (obstetrics) unit. A little Vicks under the nostrils helps
good morning
Do you love a parade? Wear your green, grab your shamrock and come to one of the Mahoning Valley’s
Blood drives
Blood drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
if you go TO TRAVEL IN TIME FOR THREE
if you go What: World premiere of “Travel In Time for Three” with the Youngstown Symphony
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 6 Associated Press
The number of dollars a woman took from 11 customers she robbed last week at a market in the town of
Committee announces winners of art contest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Women’s Committee for Children’s Concerts, an affiliate of
Putting the Covelli on the map
Editorial: Imagine Elvis Presley booking a coN- cert at Stambaugh Auditorium in, say, 1970. Think it would have
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