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Report: Tressel was alerted to gear sale in April
By The Associated Press Yahoo! Sports is reporting Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel was
Brookfield state lawmaker co-sponsors student concussion bill
Brookfield state lawmaker co-sponsors student concussion bill
Meeting for Ohio beef producers is Thursday in Canfield
Meeting for Ohio beef producers is Thursday in Canfield
Pa, man charged with dragging police officer with car
Pa. man charged with dragging police officer with car
Ice blamed for Tippecanoe Road accident
BOARDMAN The Ohio State Highway Patrol said that black ice was likely a factor in a Monday morning
Southwest joins other US airlines in raising fares
Southwest joins other US airlines in raising fares
Closed dental chain transfers nearly all patients
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two months after a dental chain abruptly closed its offices in 14 states, it
Wis. gov. says Democrats’ request for meeting is ridiculous
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says a request from the leader of Senate Democrats to meet
Doctors aim to save fertility of children with cancer
Doctors aime to save fertility of children with cancer
Pa. man jailed in 'canned goods' abuse of 6-year-old girl
Pa. man jailed in 'canned goods' abuse of 6-year-old girl
Suspect in East Coast rapes held on $1.5M bail
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A man who lived a Jekyll-and-Hyde lifestyle as he sexually assaulted women
Lawsuit filed against Philly archdiocese officials
Lawsuit filed against Philly archdiocese officials
USS Monterey deploys for European missile defense
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The U.S. has deployed a warship to the Mediterranean Sea capable of shooting
Another pleads in Liberty murders
WARREN Marquese J. Floyd, 27, pleaded guilty Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to two
Union protests surround Kasich's State of the State address
Union protests surround Kasich's State of the State address
Jury selection under way in Mahoning Co. murder trial
Jury selection under way in Mahoning Co. murder trial
Judge orders hysterectomy, patient appeals
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court has delayed an order that a cancer patient undergo
Cause of buried Nevada girl’s death investigated
ELKO, Nev. (AP) — A sheriff’s investigator says a medical examiner will determine the cause of death
30 inches of snow could hit northern New England
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A fierce storm is raking northern New England upstate New York with heavy
63 percent under 30 admit driving while on phone
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — A new Consumer Reports poll says 63 percent of young people acknowledge driving
Stocks edge higher, but oil price worries persist
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on word of two multi-billion dollar takeover deals, but
East Coast rapist suspect headed to court today
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The man suspected of sexually assaulting at least 17 women from Virginia to
Top Georgia court upholds state’s voter ID law
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s top court has upheld a state law that requires voters to show photo
Oil jumps to near $107 amid fierce Libya fighting
Oil prices climbed to near $107 a barrel today as intense fighting between Libyan government forces
Libyan warplanes strike rebels at oil port
RAS LANOUF, Libya (AP) - Libyan warplanes launched fresh airstrikes on rebel positions around a key
GM Lordstown to resume production Tuesday
Tom Mock, communications manager for the General Motors Lordstown facilities, issued this statement:
Man killed by tree while chopping firewood
ROSTRAVER, Pa. (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania man has been killed by a falling tree while
Man in custody after alleged abduction try at ski resort
SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh man is in custody after he allegedly tried to abduct an 11
Events at YSU to highlight Women’s History Month
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Readings, film screenings and an art show are among the highlights ofReadings, film screenings and an art show are among the highlights of Youngstown State University’s celebration of Women’s History Month in March.
Tara Gentile | Jonathan Fodor
NASHVILLE, TENN. Cedarwood in Nashville was the setting on Sept. 11 as Tara Gentile and Jonathan
Jillian Adams | Kevin Koenig
BOARDMAN Jillian Adams, daughter of Ron and Missy Adams of North Jackson, and Kevin Koenig, son of
Stacey Demeretz | Robert Senn
NEW MIDDLETOWN Stacey Demeretz, daughter of Tom and Harriett Demeretz of Struthers, and Robert
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
AUCTIONS Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsburgh St., Columbiana, is planning an annual auction
HELOISE: Checks should go to charities
Dear Heloise: I read a hint about including addresses on flowers sent for funerals. Another hint is
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife is tired of selfish husband
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How do you deal with a husband who thinks the world
YSU group targets South Side for development
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A new initiative aims to bring investment and
3 girls basketball teams in regionals; 14 boys teams still alive
Three girls basketball teams in regionals; 14 boys teams still alive Staff report Following his
Edwards’ gamble on tires pays off in Vegas
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS A mistake in the pits by Tony
Lordstown Cruze production to resume
Staff report LORDSTOWN The General Motors Lordstown Complex plans to resume assembly of its
NFL, union set to resume negotiations today
Associated Press With five more days and nights — at least — to reach an agreement, the NFL and
Canfield levy must pass to avoid more cuts
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com canfield School officials say voters must pass the district’s
Collaborative receives $500,000 Wean grant
Staff report WARREN The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative has received a $500,000 grant
OSU women complete unlikely trip to Big Ten title
By Jim Massie The Columbus Dispatch INDIANAPOLIS Sometimes miles can’t describe the length of
Gains loses five issues before Ohio high court
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against
In Focus: Newport café offers books, meals
STORY & PHOTOS By ROBERT K. YOSAY YOUNGSTOWN If you are looking for a good book and a good
Libya forces try to halt rebel move
Associated Press BIN JAWWAD, Libya Forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi, some in helicopter gunships,
GOP has a weirdness faction
Opinion: WASHINGTON If pessimism is not creeping on little cat’s feet into Republicans’ thinking about
Report: Central Ohio to save if union bill passes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Counties, cities and school districts in central Ohio could eliminate
Kasich’s speech will highlight his successes
By Reginald Fields Plain Dealer Columbus John Kasich’s first two months as governor have been
Nation & World Digest || New Egypt PM picks most of new Cabinet
New Egypt PM picks most of new Cabinet cairo Egypt’s prime minister-designate named a caretaker
Rescue effort leads to questions
Associated Press RENO, Nev. A father of five plunges deep into an abandoned mine shaft. Nearly
Snows bring risk of spring floods
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. As a winter that has pelted much of the nation with
Prince Andrew woes prove a distraction as wedding nears
Associated Press LONDON Less than two months before a fairytale wedding anticipated by much of
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
After historic gains, are stocks nearing a bubble?
Associated Press Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke fielded the usual questions about
Sabbatini holds on to win at Honda
Associated Press PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Walking off the second tee Sunday, Rory Sabbatini
Issues remain timely in ‘Championship Season’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com When Jason Miller’s “That Championship Season” opened
Squeezing syrup season
Associated Press HUNTINGTON, Vt. Last year, when the sap stopped running from some of Bruce
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 7, the 66th day of 2011. There are 299 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Officer says 2 Pa. men killed deer for Super Bowl party UNIONTOWN, Pa. Two
Buckeyes, Diebler exact revenge on Wisconsin
Associated Press COLUMBUS In the midst of a
Pompeii exhibition reveals the last gasp of buried city
Associated Press NEW YORK A new exhibition from Italy at New York’s Discovery Times Square
NBA’s European adventure a success
Associated Press LONDON The NBA’s latest European foray not only gave the Nets a lift, it also
Oil reserves eyed as oil prices rise, White House says
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s chief of staff says the administration is
video game review
‘de blob 2’ Grade: B Details: By THQ; for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $49.99; and Nintendo Wii,
An attack on clean air
Opinion: An attack on clean air As of late, it has been appar- ent in the media that anything from public
The other middle class
Opinion: The other middle class Columbus Dispatch: “Dear Supporter, Now is the time. If ever there was a
Tribe falls to Rockies; Pirates are shut out
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. The Colorado Rockies signed Ty Wigginton for his power
Cuts threaten projects at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
Col. Fritz Linsenmeyer, commander of the 910th Airlift Wing and of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, stands in front of a new lodging facility at the Vienna air base, which is home to C-130 transport planes. Federal budget cutbacks are threatening additional construction planned at the air base.
Meenachan, Sefcik, Lipke are All-Fed
Staff report Boardman High senior Brooke Meenachan was named first team on the All-Federal League,
It’s Sheen madness
Opinion: WASHINGTON Call me Number 1,279,090. That would be my place among the ranks of Twitter followers
Hornets’ Paul injured vs. Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND The New Orleans Hornets were more concerned with the condition of
Governors regaining clout
Opinion: WASHINGTON From the election of Jimmy Carter to the start of George W. Bush’s presidency,
910th wins service award for work in 2010
Staff report VIENNA The 910th Airlift Wing has received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for
Canine fundraiser
Canine fundraiser alliance Help Great Lakes Emergency Response Team, which is seeking to meet
births
births FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Latoya Merriwether of Youngstown, girl, March 6.
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints JP Morgan Chase Bank NA v. Concetta M. McCracken et al,
Metro Digest || Ghetto Fighters’ leader to speak
Ghetto Fighters’ leader to speak YOUNGSTOWN Rami Hochman, general director of the Ghetto
White House praises Muslims
Associated Press STERLING, Va. The White House on Sunday praised American Muslims for helping
Ohio churches help immigrants communicate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The soft-spoken woman formed her words carefully, without the help of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township administration building,
Paying proper tribute to the last veteran of first world war
Editorial: It will be nothing short of a dis- grace if House and Senate leaders do not reach an agreement to
Taking on pirates
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday The Somali pirates and the merchant ships that ply the Indian Ocean have
Business Digest || Judge to weigh plans in Trib bankruptcy
Judge to weigh plans in Trib bankruptcy A two-week hearing begins today to determine the fate of
Crash kills 1
Staff report LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a two- vehicle, head-
Rayen Middle math students factor in achievement
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Rayen Early College Middle School students’
Sports Digest || Penguin baseball team splits with Cincinnati
Penguin baseball team splits with Cincinnati Cincinnati Youngstown State pitchers Kevin McCulloh
Flood warning: ‘Turn around, don’t drown’
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the second time in seven days, rain
MVOC members, leaders to lobby
Staff report WASHINGTON Members of the Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative are joining
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