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Romney derides Obama in N.H.
Call it an attempt to address an obvious political vulnerability. Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Saturday derided President Barack Obama's health care law - modeled in some ways after one the ex-governor signed in Massachusetts - as a misguided and egregious effort to seize more power for Washington.
Filmmaker Michael Moore rallies 1,000s in Wis. workers dispute
Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore urged Wisconsin residents Saturday to fight against Republican efforts to strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights, telling thousands of protesters that "Madison is only the beginning."
Liberty woman injured in Howland crash
A Liberty woman was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after she was thrown from her vehicle Saturday morning.
Youngstown fire truck wrecked, 3 injured this morning
Three Youngstown firefighters have been released from the hospital with minor injuries after their truck rolled over Saturday morning.
Man arrested after escaping from hospital
City police arrested a man Friday after he escaped from St. Elizabeth Heath Center where he was being held on charges of felonious assault.
May wedding for Miss Henrich and Mr. Lavanty
POLAND Announced by Sam and Kathy Lavanty of Poland is the engagement of their son, Tod Lavanty of
April wedding for Miss Nobbs and Mr. Suchora
The engagement of Melany Nobbs and Brian Suchora, both of Poland, is being announced by the couple
Karsh-Narducci wedding plans are announced
HUBBARD Mimi Karsh and Michael Narducci, both of Los Angeles, are engaged, his parents announce.
Parents reveal setting for Culp, Gross wedding
The engagement of Kristie Culp and Lance Gross, both of Rocky River, Ohio, and plans for their
SOCIETY DIGEST: BUMP schedules school open house
BUMP schedules school open house BOARDMAN Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Child Care
Pride center will bring back Koffee Klatch on Saturdays
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Pride Center, a hub for the GLBT community in the Valley, is
HELOISE: Real bones are a danger to dogs
Dear Heloise: My neighbor always wants to give my two small dogs her leftover meat bones. I have
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Brother’s wife kept relative from him
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My brother was scheduled for open-heart surgery
Girls on the Run to give healthful outlook to teens
GREENVILLE, Pa. The Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, the Shenango Valley YMCA and the Greenville
Relative threatens Nadia's restaurant
Police were called to Nadia’s Restaurant, 322 W. Liberty St., at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday after Elie Faraj, 26, of the 400 block of Windamere, came to the restaurant, his family’s business, and demanded money, then threatened to come back with a gun.
Pumped-up gas prices raise ire of Valley drivers
By Kristen Russo and Ashley Luthern news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As gas prices keep spiraling,
A quick draw for McGraw expected
Valley stays true to country music By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When it
ITCL Night belongs to McDonald, Lowellville
First two tickets to district semifinals punched in Div. IV.
Second arson in two days destroys Austintown bar
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Whoever set fire to a township bar Wednesday came
Ursuline breaks Aquinas pressure in win
On Wednesday, Ursuline senior guard Khiree Gregory was accidentally undercut by a teammate in practice and landed hard on his tailbone.
Three wrestlers to go for state titles
By Brad Emerine sports@vindy.com Columbus They are the epitome of the odd couple off the mat,
Police probe fight between teacher, 55, and student, 14
Police are investigating a fight at a Youngstown school between a teacher and student that sent the 55-year-old teacher to the hospital.
Poland rallies to beat Ravenna
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Poland’s Colin Reardon forgot to include his game
Slain man’s family, friends renew Brazil extradition efforts
Family and friends of murdered airman Karl Hoerig are renewing their efforts to have Karl’s wife, Claudia Hoerig, brought back to the United States for trial.
Former Austintown police dispatcher pleads guilty
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The former Austintown police dispatcher accused
Newton Falls uses a familiar script
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND Newton Falls scored 15 consecutive points in the first
Trumbull elections board: Candidate ineligible
The Trumbull County Board of Elections has ruled Ken MacPherson is not eligible to run for Warren councilman at large after a Friday hearing, in which another candidate argued that MacPherson did not meet the residency requirement.
Ohio governor prepares for State of State
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich said he doesn’t plan use next week’s
Hundreds mark centennial of Mahoning County Courthouse
A 1908 Youngstown city directory, a Bible, and a block of the white marble used to construct the interior of the Mahoning County Courthouse were among the many items discovered when the building’s cornerstone time capsule was opened in a Friday observance of the centennial of the building’s opening in the rotunda.
Boardman briefs
Gresko performs in UF’s Pops concert Rachel Gresko, a freshman pharmacy major, recently performed
Canfield briefs
Learn ways to stay fit Local fitness expert Eve Bevilacqua will conduct Well of Body, a session
Sports briefs
Boardman swimmers place at state meet Boardman sophomore Ryan Bailey finished fifth in the 100
Canfield Township roads chief retires
By Elise Franco efranc@vindy.com Gary Cook’s life revolved around the Canfield Township Road
Weather-awareness poster contest seeks young artists
Staff report columbus The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness is looking for students in
Community honors retired Smallhoover
Although there was much joy to be found at Union principal Carmella Smallhoover’s retirement party at Holy Family Parish Center on Feb. 24, there was a cloud of bittersweet feelings in the air.
St. Luke to offer Early Childhood Center
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The halls of St. Luke School, along with many of the other
NFL, union extend deadline by 1 week
Associated Press WASHINGTON Timeout, NFL. And NFLPA. Buying time to try to close big gaps on
The Trinity means unity
Since the days of the Apostles, there has been a tendency to approach Scripture and tradition
Cardinal Mooney honors 2 distinguished alumni
Staff report youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School Alumni Association presented its 2011
Mideast turmoil
Thousands protest for reform Associated Press CAIRO Security forces opened fire to disperse
West reading week is out of this world
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of West Boulevard Elementary blasted into their
Dads, daughters dance the night away
Although the guests at the Daddy-Daughter Princess Dance at Boardman Park are too young to attend prom, the girls definitely got a taste of what it might be like on Feb. 18.
Trustees put police levy on back burner
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Township trustees voted unanimously to take a 3.85-mill,
Sports briefs
Falcons bowl their way to victory The Fitch varsity girls bowling team placed third at districts.
Stadium Drive gym night promotes bonding
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to work up a sweat. Those
Poland senior selected for all-state choir
Dominic Iudiciani, a senior at Poland Seminary High School, recently returned from Cincinnati where
Austintown Curves offers Zumba workout
Nonmembers of all ages and fitness levels are invited to try the Curves and the Curves Circuit with
Poland Police Blotter
Feb. 12 Arrest: Police investigated a traffic accident in the 3100 block of Spitler Road, then
SJIHM continues honoring young poets
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com At St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Young Authors
Toddlers make a mess at Boardman Park
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The 3 to 5-year-olds visiting Boardman Township Park on Feb. 15
Kaleel is crowd-pleaser as Cardinal mascot
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Students usually show pride in their school by
Watson students on the right track
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com “Use your imagination and picture your backyard covered in freshly
Band members score big at OMEA event
Seventy-three members of the Canfield High School Band Program participated in 71 events at the
Poland briefs
PSHS grads make the Dean’s list at Wooster Lauren Camacci and Matthew Porter were named to the
Boardman Police Blotter
Jan. 28 Theft: Two people stole 30 gold earrings from Kmart, 1209 Boardman-Poland Road. The loss
Host families needed for Japanese exchange students
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
Baseball boosters dinner raises funds
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School baseball organization hit it out of
CSI: Union is on the case
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kathleen Day, a representative with Mobile Ed Productions, offered
Concert honors deceased Canfield youth
The late Nick Avery loved music, playing his guitar and going to concerts. Like many teenage boys
Town-hall meetings to educate community on Poland school levy
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com For Poland residents who have questions regarding the upcoming
Students D.A.R.E. to be different
Fifth-grade students from Holy Family learned to stand up against peer pressure and to just say
Rotary donates dictionaries to Stadium Drive
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During an already busy Right-to-Read Week, the students at Stadium
DeBaldo wins Pinewood Derby
The sound of cars speeding down a race track echoed through the activity hall of St. Joseph Church on Feb. 5. However, the fast cars only weighed about 5 ounces.
St. Luke to offer Early Childhood Center
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The halls of St. Luke School, along with many of the other
Austintown fire station getting remodel
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The township’s most dated fire station is getting a state-of-
Boardman grad wins teaching honor in New Jersey
Boardman High graduate Nick Rzonsa (1997) has been named Teacher of the Year in the prestigious
For a night, no boys allowed at Union Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union Elementary turned into an all-girls school Feb. 22 as moms
Seniors get a lesson in martial arts
Marital arts teacher Master Park recently visited Sterling House Senior Living House’s residents and
Boardman bands featured in winter concert
The winter concert of the Boardman bands will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Reed, Benedict qualify for state tourney
Canfield wrestlers Robby Reed and Alex Benedict made the trip to Columbus this weekend to compete in
Sports briefs
Freshman girls win championship The Canfield Lady Cardinals (11-1) beat the Girard Indians 25-16
Lloyd students build bug catchers with Dad
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lloyd students and their dads used the PTA’s second annual Dad’s
Boardman Police Blotter
Jan. 28 Theft: Two people stole 30 gold earrings from Kmart, 1209 Boardman-Poland Road. The loss
Canfield Police Blotter
Jan. 18 Theft: A set of headphones in a box with all original packaging was stolen from a
Girls track team begins indoor season
The Boardman girls’ indoor track and field team opened the indoor season with meet at Mount Union
newsmakers
newsmakers Kasich sings praises of ‘American Idol’ contestants COLUMBUS Though not one of the
Local author writes for higher purpose
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown native Mary Buccilli didn’t ever plan to be a writer.
Local author writes for higher purpose
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown native Mary Buccilli didn’t ever plan to be a writer.
SB 5 is for Ohio’s kids, Kasich says
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has a message for the union
Four middle school wrestlers advance to state
For four Poland Middle School wrestlers advancing to next weekend’s junior high state tournament,
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, March 5, the 64th day of 2011. There are 301 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor James Noble (“Benson”) is 89. Actor James B. Sikking (“Hill Street Blues,” “Doogie
Niles board member to be honored
Staff report columbus Marlene O. Rhodes, a board member of the Niles City and Trumbull Career
Zion Christian School schedules open house
Staff report youngstown Zion Christian School, 3300 Canfield Road, plans a kindergarten open
Community meeting
Community meeting beaver township Community members and school employees are invited to a fiscal
Bee volunteer: ‘It’s been a pleasure’
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Austintown It’s all about the kids. That’s the reason
Professor to give Schaff Lectures
Staff report youngstown The Rev. Dr. Hak Joon Lee, an associate professor of theology and ethics
lenten programs | At area churches
Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, Warren: A soup and bread supper will be at 6 p.m.
Company to pay restitution of $244,000
Staff report PITTSBURGH Castle Realty Appraisal Services, Inc., a New Castle, Pa.-based
ash wednesday | Services at area churches
Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday, which is next week. Forty days is a
Kasich enacts business-regulation reforms
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS With the strokes of 11 pens, Gov. John Kasich signed
Wisconsin workers brace for layoffs
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Thousands of Wisconsin state workers were bracing for layoff
Collective bargaining issue will keep boiling
Opinion: COLUMBUS All of you Senate Bill 5 junkies, take heart — there’s still a lot more drama to unfold
Lawmakers uneasy with unemployment
Associated Press WASHINGTON Why so glum? Unemployment is dropping, but the reaction from both
Mahoning county courthouse
Mahoning county courthouse Capsule contents Some of the treasures recovered Friday from the time
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Casey P. Crawford, 30, Hermosa Beach, Calif., and
Shutdown of Cruze production continues through Monday
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Production at General Motor’s Lordstown plant will
Freezing assets of dictators is first step in punishment
Editorial: Civil war-torn Libya is the rich- est country in Africa because of its oil, and the wealth of the
Study shows how state’s schools can save money
Staff report cincinnati Ohio school districts could save nearly $1.4 billion a year if they were
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mike Conley, 8 p.m.: A local favorite, the comedian will be at The
Interfaith tea
Women of faith meet for 66th event By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Museum offers art lectures
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s art department will present three free
Priest gave a lifetime of service
Opinion: Priest gave a lifetime of service Our community has lost a great man of faith: Father William J.
Dimitrov reflects on career before finale
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown For Bojana Dimitrov, basketball is more than just
Kasich denies clemency to inmate
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich on Friday rejected a request for mercy from a death
Pharmacists plead guilty to charges
Staff report WARREN Two Trumbull County pharmacists pleaded guilty Friday in Trumbull County
Shootings near YSU raise many questions
Opinion: Six young men under the age of 23. Six young men, whose bad judgment and poor choices will alter
METRO DIGEST || Green gardener class filled
Gardener training YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has launched its Lots
Musical showcase set at KSU Salem
Staff report SALEM For the fourth year in a row, the Musical Theatre Senior Showcase from Kent
Woman indicted in restaurant theft
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Kimberly Hladun, 43, Duck
Hubbard girls second at state bowling tournament
Staff report Columbus The Hubbard High girls bowling team finished as state runner-up on Friday.
Mahoning county courthouse | Time-capsule contents
Mahoning county courthouse | Time-capsule contents Some of the treasures recovered Friday from the
By PETER H. MILLIKEN
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The observation that history repeats itself is
Busch brothers have fun rivalry
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A seven-year age gap prevented Kurt and Kyle Busch from racing
Niles police consider filing for arbitration
Staff report NILES The city’s 26 patrolmen, members of Teamsters Local 348, are considering
Maplewood, JFK win to set up rematch
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com Warren The Warren JFK High and Maplewood boys basketball teams
Sentencing set in case of fires in trash bins
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A woman charged with setting fire to
YSU students test skills in preparing estimates
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Youngstown Six students gathered in a fourth-floor
elementary school What’s inside
A ribbon cutting for the new elementary school in Hubbard Exempted Village School District will be
Hurting Pens fall to Devils
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Ilya Kovalchuk scored on a power play with 24.9 seconds left in
Choo in lineup — finally — for Tribe
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Cleveland’s Shin Soo-Choo was in right field for the first time
New Hubbard elementary school to open in fall
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard About 750 pre- school through fourth-graders in
Obama and Bush rally for education
hObama and Bush rally for education MIAMI President Barack Obama says he won’t accept failure in
SB 5 is for Ohio’s kids, Kasich says
Gov. John Kasich has a message for the union representatives and their families concerned about the impact of controversial collective-bargaining reform moving through the Legislature.
Priest in rehab after drunken rant
Associated Press AKRON A defense lawyer says an Ohio priest is ashamed of a police video showing
TICKET INFO
TICKET INFO Who: Tim McGraw, with Luke Bryan and The Band Perry When: 7 p.m. May 6 Where: Covelli
Johnson leads Buckeye women past Iowa in quarterfinals
Associated Press indianapolis Brittany Johnson tied career highs with 23 points and seven
Police seek two in stabbing of man, 21
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for two men believed to have stabbed a 21-year-old East
Gadhafi’s forces strike powerfully at rebels
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Moammar Gadhafi’s regime struck back at its opponents with a
At Honda Classic, Stanley leads by 1 over Sabbatini
Associated Press PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Delighted to be 5-under par at the midway point of the
Canfield, Howland lose to rated Div. I opponents
By JOSH WEIR The Canton Repository CANTON Jehvon Clarke had 22 points and seven rebounds to lead
Cavs beat Knicks in Davis’ debut
Associated Press NEW YORK Baron Davis scored 18 points in his Cavaliers debut, leading a stunning
US adds 192,000 jobs in February
Jobless rate falls in US and Ohio Associated Press WASHINGTON Employers hired in February at the
Purim celebration
Purim celebration liberty A joint Purim celebration for Temple El-Emeth, Congregation Ohev Tzedek
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Lucas and Lisa L. Hall, Wellsville, boy, March 4.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.58 —.26 Avalon
METRO DIGEST || More allegations in bowling alley case
More allegations MERCER Pennsylvania State Police said more potential victims of a Sharon man
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 6 5 4 2 u9 6 5 vQ w10 8 7 5 The
A sales tax holiday
Opinion: El Dorado (Ark.) News-Times: The Arkansas House of Representatives (recently) voted 90-3 in favor of
Host families needed for Japanese exchange students
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
Boardman qualifies three wrestlers to state
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com John Dillon (119 pounds) and Nico Graziani (152) won Division
Hilltop students share scientific secrets
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary showcased their
Local celebrities read at Watson book fair
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Watson Elementary students attending the school’s Feb. 16 book fair
Sports briefs
Squirt hockey team loses three The Youngstown Phantoms Squirt team played three games Feb. 18-20