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Woman, 81, killed in crash in Columbiana County
Staff report LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a two- vehicle, head-
Flooding returns to Valley for second time in one week
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the second time in seven days, rain
GM Lordstown to resume full production of Cruze on Tuesday
Staff report LORDSTOWN The General Motors Lordstowm Complex plans to resume assembly of its
National tour of ‘CATS’ will stop in downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN The national touring company of “CATS” will stop at Powers Auditorium, downtown, for
‘I Was a Teenage Feminist’ leads off women’s history month events
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Readings, film screenings and an art show are among the highlights of
Without levy passage, look for additional cuts in Canfield schools, leaders say
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com canfield School officials say voters must pass the district’s
Budget cuts may stall $60M in improvements at Youngstown air base
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Federal budget cutbacks could bring a screeching
Rayen Middle School students factor in success in math contest
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Rayen Early College Middle School students’
Ohio Supreme Court rules against Gains on several fronts in Oakhill case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against
YSU group works to create economic development zone on Youngstown’s South Side
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A new initiative aims to bring investment and
Potts-Schiavoni April wedding to be in Florida
CANFIELD The engagement of Margaret Potts and Joe Schiavoni, both of Canfield, and plans for their
Parents announce Witmer-Houck wedding plans
COLUMBIANA The engagement of Meghan Witmer and Dan Houck and plans for their upcoming marriage are
Pridon-Morrone engagement is announced
The parents of Stephanie Rae Pridon of Poland and Ross Louis Morrone of Lowellville announce the
Mr., Mrs. Dice celebrate 50th anniversary
HUBBARD Mr. and Mr. Robert Dice of Hubbard celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding on
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4339, Austintown Chapter, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran 1612 S. Raccoon Road.
Scrapbookers to meet at the Salem library
Scrapbookers to meet at the Salem library SALEM Scrapbooking at Salem Public Library continues
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Mau Mil, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 6 p.m. at Eat’n Park in
FEDERATED CLUBS
wednesday Fortnightly IV will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Valorie Zurawick.
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, cards, cornhole
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Trish’ wants a break from him
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Trish” for almost two years. She’s
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY McDonald Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. in the senior citizens room at the post office
Members honored by Argus Lodge 545
CANFIELD Argus Masonic Lodge 545, F&AM, of Canfield paid tribute to distinguished members during
Columbiana County Fair 2011 Collector Basket available
The Columbiana County Fair’s Limited Edition 2011 Collector Basket is now on sale. The “Picnic/Cake” basket is the second in the series of collector baskets.
Model railroad assn. flea market next Sun.
The Youngstown Model Railroad Association’s annual spring flea market will be from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. next Sunday at McMenamy’s Banquet Hall, 325 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles.
Lecture on bowel disease Saturday
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of American Northeast Ohio Chapter is having a patient-education event on inflammatory bowel diseases Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel here.
Falls food pantry trying for million-dollar giveaway
Newton Falls Community Food Pantry is participating in the $1 million pantry giveaway from the Feinstein Foundation of Cranston, R.I.
Penguins hit their stride
The YSU women scored a season-high in points to beat Loyola and grab the tournament’s ninth seed.
North Boardman group keeps eyes open for suspicious activity
For 9 years, north Boardman group has kept its eyes open for suspicious activity By Ashley Luthern
Injury-plagued Lowellville tops JFK in 2 overtimes
Injury-plagued Lowellville finds a way, tops JFK in two overtimes By Joe Scalzo
Conglose sues city over ’08 conviction
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former public works department official who
J-Milton’s Matacic earns 2nd state title
By Brad Emerine sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS Jackson-Milton senior Johnny Matacic became a repeat
100 grand marshals will lead St. Patrick’s parade
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Instead of one grand marshal, the St. Patrick’s
It’s indescribable, it’s amazing’: Struthers wins 2nd straight title
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The role was reversed for the Struthers High
Man rearrested after escaping from hospital
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police arrested a man Friday after he escaped from St. Elizabeth
Ursuline starts fast and earns return trip to regional
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE One doesn’t often see a team win a girls
Campbell Greek fest brightens weekend
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com campbell Summers in Greece are warm and mild. “It’s
Harvischak rolls record 879
One way to tell a bowler’s degree of excellence is by his 700 series. “I don’t keep track of
Students head to ballroom class
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN A group of high-school students got out of
MCBDD seeks to fill vacant position
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Applications are being sought to fill a vacant position on the Board of
Ulster Project seeks families to host teens
Staff report The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project is looking for families to host teens from
Steve’s world
Steve Hiet, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, lives in a Burdman Group apartment near Wick Park in Youngstown and spends a lot of time there.
We have a chance to see Justice
Opinion: Justice, Strength and Authority, and Law — I barely know ye, except that ye were about to fall on
Mathews, Badger fall
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Warren Mathews High coach Jason Lee had a very simple
If you go Archangel Michael Greek Festival
If you go Archangel Michael Greek Festival Where: 401 12th Street Campbell. When: Today, noon
Coping with stress in deadly valley
Associated Press SANGIN, Afghanistan When U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Derek Goins deployed to the
Ohio’s new higher ed chief should avoid hasty decisions
Editorial: It is clear that Republican Gov. John Kasich and the Republican controlled General Assembly view
Fords sweep top four spots at Las Vegas
Associated Press LAS VEGAS When Richard Petty Motorsports courted Marcos Ambrose last season,
SPACE EFFICIENCY
All State Public Warehouse adds purpose to old building By Kristen russo krusso@vindy.com
Top-ranked Buckeyes not feeling vengeful
Associated Press columbus Heading into their second showdown in three weeks, top-ranked Ohio
Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana county courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andre P. Brooks, 36, of 546 Detroit Ave., Youngstown,
Limelight Awards, achievements
Apostolakis Honda has been rewarded for its efforts in customer service. The Cortland-based car
Man arrested in 17 rapes dating from ’97
Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. Some neighbors considered Aaron Thomas an odd nuisance, a man
Turn CDs into your own karaoke mixes
I’m always on the lookout for something that’s really different. DARTech has cooked up a clever
Xoom is first real iPad competitor
By RACHEL METZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Motorola’s Xoom has been hailed as the most
Gov. Kasich to share vision with Ohioans
Associated Press COLUMBUS After just eight weeks in office, Republican Gov. John Kasich already
If you go St. Patrick's Day parade
If you go Join thousands of Valley residents at the St. Patrick’s Day parade. What: 33rd annual
FUN for ALL
TO SEE ALL OF THE SHOTS THAT WERE SUBMITTED, VISIT WWW.VINDY.COM AND CLICK ON THE “FUN FOR ALL”
Oakland’s ‘Wife’: An incredible story told in compelling fashion
By MILAN PAURICH news@vindy.com “The awful thing about life is this: Everyone has his reasons.”
In Wis. union stronghold, residents struggle with cuts
Associated Press RACINE, Wis. There once was a time when Harry and Nancy Harrington — their
Anti-abortion plans pose problem for GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON Restrict abortion or cut spending? The Republicans’ “Pledge for
A new nightmare
Tourists staying away from storm-battered Queensland Associated Press SYDNEY Dream holiday
DEFINING FEATURES OF SLOW HOME
DEFINING FEATURES OF SLOW HOME Slow Home Studio’s 10 attributes of a slow home: Location. A slow
Drug zapped sense of smell
Q. I took Miacalcin a few years ago, and ever since then, my sense of smell has disappeared. It
Collectors seek dual-purpose furniture
The metamorphic library chair was patented in 1853. What an innovative idea for a chair. The
Today’s girls growing up much faster than boys
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 19-year-old daughter is dating a 19-year-old boy, who, in general, we
Woman seriously injured in crash
Staff report howland A Liberty woman was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after she
‘Taking on Tyson’
Former boxing champ is ready for Animal Planet series debut By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 6, the 65th day of 2011. There are 300 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The new movie “Take Me Home Tonight,” about a group of friends on a wild, all-night
The new movie “Take Me Home Tonight,” about a group of friends on a wild, all-night adventure,
TNT’s ‘Little Murder’ provides evening loaded with mayhem
By Lorraine Wardle news@vindy.com Niles Last year, the Trumbull New Theatre promised a season
Life in the slow lane
Homes can encourage interaction and learning McClatchy Newspapers John Brown believes a home
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown fire truck flips, injures 3
Firetruck flips YOUNGSTOWN Three Youngstown firefighters have been released from the hospital
Area bowling scores at a glance
700s Amron — Mark Fowler (788), Don Orengia (764), Tom Ring (740), Dan Fishel (724), Rob Rosenberg
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Railroad Pullman’s car scrub-brush, black bristles, silver-tone metal band, wooden handle, used by
Chef Curtis Stone leaves no television show unturned
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Whether he’s coaching “The Biggest
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Feb. 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Treachery in Death” by J.D. Robb (Putnam) 2. “Pale Demon” by Kim Harrison
Observation wheel
Observation wheel ORLANDO, Fla. A Madame Tussauds wax museum and a 425-foot “Orlando Eye”
Rebels advance on Gadhafi’s hometown
McClatchy Newspapers BENGHAZI, Libya A ragtag rebel force in pickup trucks and commandeered
IF YOU GO North Boardman Block Watch
IF YOU GO You can join other north Boardman residents at their block-watch meeting this week.
Military leery of cyber-school grads
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Justin Merrill had wanted to join the military for as long as he
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Township trustees, special meeting, 7 p.m., Hubbard Township Administration
Cornerstone’s perfection brings end to Sebring’s run
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com ROOTSTOWN Perfection lives another day. Cornerstone
Struthers’ Bayus wins state bowling crown
Staff report COLUMBUS Maybe his ball — The World Beater by Columbia 300 — says it all, minus a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Ben Murphy is 69. Singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes is 67. Drummer Hugh Grundy
Take a peek at ‘A Peek At Living’
Take a peek at ‘A Peek At Living’ YOUNGSTOWN P.D. Vasko has compiled a collection of life
Trumbull gardening group plans program on pruning
Staff report CORTLAND Tim Malinich, extension agent for Lorain County, presents “Pruning with
Parishioners win rare victory on church closure
Associated Press MINERSVILLE, Pa. Like many Roman Catholics, Marie Lutkus felt anger, sadness
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Cincinnati blanks Penguin baseball
Cincinnati blanks Penguin baseball CINCINNATI Cincinnati had 14 hits and had 11 more runners
WORLD DIGEST || Michael Moore rallies protesters
Michael Moore rallies protesters MADISON, Wis. Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore urged Wisconsin
2 suits allege negligence at OU’s health center
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio Two new lawsuits allege the Ohio University health center was
Egyptians storm security agency
Associated Press CAIRO Three weeks after President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, Egyptians are turning
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. A story about Donald Sutherland’s getting his star on
METRO DIGEST || 2011 Collector Basket
2011 Collector Basket LISBON The Columbiana County Fair’s Limited Edition 2011 Collector Basket
Book, tour showcase August Wilson sites
Associated Press PITTSBURGH As he refined his powerful voice, first as a poet and later as a
OSU women bully Spartans
Associated Press COLUMBUS If Saturday’s second semifinal of the Big Ten is any indication of
Jeffrey scores 2 to help lift Pens
Associated Press boston The Pittsburgh Penguins are using hard work in the absence of captain
Phantoms can’t hold 3-0 lead, fall to Waterloo
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Youngstown One night after their best defensive effort of
Wellsville & YCS move on
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com STRUTHERS Exactly one year ago at precisely the same the
IRAs offer a world of ways to save for retirement
Where the federal deficit debate will go over the next couple of months is anyone’s guess, but the
Rolling the dice on real estate
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS Jerome Ryan was a senior architect who designed high-rise
An ‘emergency’ exception to the Sixth Amendment
Opinion: The U.S. Constitution guarantees those accused of a crime the right to face their accusers in court.
Grocery shopping? Expect costs to rise
The Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE Shoppers should brace for higher grocery bills, especially on basics
Inventors group schedules meeting
Inventors group schedules meeting Liberty The Youngstown & Warren Inventors Association will
Tribe’s Donald bruised, but not broken
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Jason Donald’s left hand was swollen, wrapped and hurting
Saturday’s regional games
BIG TEN Iowa 67, No. 6 Purdue 65 IOWA CITY, IOWA Jarryd Cole had 16 points and 10 rebounds in
Learning something from Charlie
Opinion: Learning something from Charlie There have been a lot of news stories lately about actor Charlie
Good news on Warren job front
Editorial: Good news on Warren job front An outside observer can be for- given for being confused by the ups
Let Ohioans decide on public pay
Opinion: One of the provisions of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s collective bargaining initiative that hasn’t