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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
Pangiota Cucuras feted on birthday MINERAL RIDGE Mrs. Pangiota Cucuras celebrated her 104th
Newton Falls 6-year-old raises money for library
Last month, Melody Jacques casually entered the Newton Falls Public Library and handed an employee an envelope containing $100, but it had nothing to do with paying a hefty overdue fine.
Defensive players dominate during Penguins’ scrimmage
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Late in Saturday’s scrimmage, YSU senior cornerback
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
RAYEN ON TOP || In 1985, the Tigers were basketball state champs
In 1985, the Tigers were basketball state champions By JOHN KOVACH sports@vindy.com
Boardman prepares to shuffle students
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Over a three-year period starting next year,
BUILDING A DREAM
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Vera Ellis pounded in the first nail in her
Reversal of fortune: Phantoms fall at home after road triumph
By jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two nights, two games and two completely
Students discover impact of history
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN History doesn’t have to be boring.
Bus rides set for Pavlik fans
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown If you’re hoping to travel to Atlantic City for
KSU to spring into action over break
Staff report An “Alternative Spring Break” is coming to the Salem and East Liverpool branches of
Ironman gym relocates to downtown
Gym relocates to downtown By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown At 10 a.m. on Saturday
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
Someplace Safe director to retire
Staff report news@vindy.com WARREN Patricia Porter, longtime executive director of Someplace
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
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Anyone interested in riding or caring for a horse
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.
Prep sports at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL State championships Division III Lima Central Catholic
rosters
AL BEACH CLASSIC BOYS RED: Jerah’me Williams (Campbell) 18 ppg.; John Pecchia (Yo. Christian)
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
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,
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
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
THE PERFECT SOFA
shopping advice Buying new furniture is not a task to take on lightly Here’s what goes into
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:
Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull county court filings
courts columbiana COUNTY DIVORCES ASKED Corrine Werner, 150 W. Pershing St., Salem v.
Hide secret messages in music, pictures
Do you remember those secret decoder rings? Armed with such a ring, you could write secret messages
Years Ago
Today is Palm Sunday, the 87th day of 2010. There are 278 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A FRESH LOOK
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even though April
Fitch’s Cheff picks NDC
Austintown Fitch senior Gina Cheff recently announced that she will attend Notre Dame College in
GO BUY THE BOOK
A little girl wants to make a big difference By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS
Elvis show stays true to the King
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com During the decades after Elvis Presley died, Dayton
The 5
vGreater Youngs-town Home and Garden Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The third and final day of this annual
The 10 best TV shows? Let the debate begin
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times “The 10 Best TV Shows Right Now!” The headline on the March
At YSU, numbers matter
Opinion: When Dr. Cynthia Anderson takes over as president of Youngstown State University on July 1, her
CURRENT PRICES of antiques and collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Fugitives of the Week
Fugitives of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
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
Area bowling scores
700s Amron — Mark Fowler (739), Dave Bregar (721), Jim Seabrook (717) & Chris Mull (709) in
World goes dark for Earth Hour
World goes dark for Earth Hour Associated Press LONDON Europe’s best-known landmarks —
Parishioners weave palms into holiday crosses
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Zion Lutheran Church continues a
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
Slots to be on fall ballot
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio voters will get a chance to vote on whether they want electronic
More from stambaugh stadium
SEEING YELLOW: Several officials worked Saturday’s scrimmage and were instructed by YSU coach Eric
Pokrivnaks mark 25th anniversary by renewing vows
BOARDMAN John and Cathy Pokrivnak of Boardman were honored by family and friends as they marked
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center, GBOE 2010 meeting, 4 p.m., Millcreek Park
Author suggests ways to personalize care
Author suggests ways to personalize care POLAND In his book, “The Person- Centered Way:
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
Ky. Mennonites to bury 9 killed in crash
Associated Press MARROWBONE, Ky. Three Mennonite men sliced through planks of wood with electric
Program falls short in weatherizing, jobs
Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. After a year of crippling delays, President Barack Obama’s $5
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
Hold Reid accountable, Palin says at tea party
Associated Press SEARCHLIGHT, Nev. Sarah Palin told thousands of tea-party activists assembled
Harvick relaxed despite ’09 finish
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. Coming off a season in which he finished 19th in points and
Collectors seek dryers for fishing lines
Did you know Abercrombie & Fitch made line dryers for fishing lines? Did you know there was even
Shelter plan returns Haitians to homes
Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Aid officials say they have finally figured out where to
Cherry blossoms to bloom early in DC
Cherry blossoms to bloom early in DC WASHINGTON Warm weather recently is going to bring
record reviews
record reviews ‘My World 2.0’ Justin Bieber (Island Def Jam) Grade: B- When Justin Bieber
JetBlue to remain in New York
Associated Press NEW YORK JetBlue is keeping its corporate headquarters in New York City after
Parliament hosts same-sex wedding
Parliament hosts same-sex wedding LONDON Britain’s Europe Minister Chris Bryant has taken part
POP CULTURE Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. Can you tell me when the film and theater actress Sandy
Mountaineers soaring with climb to semifinals
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. Country road, take me home. Or better yet, Indianapolis.
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
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle award Eric E. Mirto, 17, son of J.D. and Sue Mirto, of Canfield, has
1985 CLASS AA STATE TITLE GAME SUMS
1985 CLASS AA STATE TITLE GAME SUMS RAYEN 50, COL. LINDEN MCKINLEY 46 RAYEN — Bill Bowers
Penguins split pair at Butler
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown State baseball team bounced back from an 11-2 loss on
All Star basketball games set this week
Staff report With state basketball tournaments completed, postseason all-star games take center
Indians’ Carmona tosses 7 shutout innings
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Ian Kennedy has impressed his manager enough to earn a spot in
Some sobering thoughts
Editorial: Some sobering thoughts There is no question that there are bright spots in Youngstown and the
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
Saturday’s nba roundup
Jazz 103, Wizards 87 WASHINGTON The Utah Jazz put a disappointing loss at Indiana behind them in
Appliance collection
Appliance collection WARREN The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District’s appliance- collection
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES ACADEMY NEWS Aviation honor Coast Guard Academy Cadet Matthew Delahunty of
Ohio loses more jobs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Revisions to the state’s 2009 job-loss estimates show that about
Massillon Jackson captures Division I basketball crown
Associated Press COLUMBUS Massillon Jackson broke open a close game with a huge third quarter
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