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Kravitz's Corned Beef Challenge kicks off Friday
This St. Patrick’s Day, the new Kravitz Deli inside Poland Library has issued the "711 Corned Beef Challenge” to the original Kravitz Deli in Liberty. Whichever location sells the most corned beef this week can decide which charity receives the $250 pot of gold.
'Most wanted' federal fugitive arrested in Youngstown
A fugitive on the most-wanted list of the U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio was arrested at 3 p.m. Wednesday by members of the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force.
Movie rentals coming to Facebook Tuesday
Movie rentals are coming to Facebook. Warner Bros. says it is testing a service that will offer select movies for purchase or rental through the public pages of these movies on the world’s largest online social network.
Skating event this weekend to raise funds for Akron Children's Hospital
Skating event this weekend to raise funds for Akron Children's Hospital
Ohio lawmakers take up snow days, kindergarten legislation
Ohio lawmakers take up snow days, kindergarten legislation
Illinois governor abolishes death penalty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has abolished the state’s death penalty. The
Census: Youngstown’s population drops by 18.3 percent
The news from the U.S. Census couldn’t be much worse for Youngstown. Youngstown’s population
NPR chief executive quits over hidden-camera video
NPR chief executive quits over hidden-camera video
Ohio man gets prison time for arson at black church
Ohio man get prison time for arson at black church
Fire in central Pa. farmhouse kills 7 kids
LOYSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Seven children, including a 7-month-old girl, perished in a fast-moving fire
City man gets prison term for assault, gang activity
City man gets prison term for assault, gang activity
Tennis star Serena Williams still recovering from blood clots
Tennis star Serena Williams still recovering from blood clots
King: Hearings on Muslims in America will be fair
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican congressman who has organized controversial hearings into radical
Christian-Muslim clashes in Egypt kill 13
CAIRO (AP) — Clashes that broke out when a Muslim mob attacked thousands of Christians protesting
Gadhafi forces hit oil facilities in central Libya
RAS LANOUF, Libya (AP) — An opposition spokesman says Moammar Gadhafi’s forces struck an oil
Ohio speeds atty access for condemned
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is changing its process for placing intravenous needles in the arms of
Akron Children's Hospital of Mahoning Valley gets $10K grant
Akron Children's Hospital gets $10K grant
Turing award goes to ‘machine learning’ expert
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Harvard University professor has been awarded a top technology prize for
Calif. pot growers use alligator to protect stash
HEMET, Calif. (AP) — California narcotics investigators found a $1.5 million marijuana growing
NYC jurors could hear inside trading case soon
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors could soon be hearing the government’s case against a man who was one of the
Ottawa County leads Ohio in with 18.9 percent jobless
Ottawa County leads Ohio with 18.9 percent jobless
Flu blamed for US drug czar’s fainting spells
BOSTON (AP) — It appears that the flu is to blame for causing the White House drug czar to faint
March 15 is deadline to remove decorations from Belmont Park Cemetery
March 15 is deadline to remove decorations from Belmont Park Cemetery
Conn. house fire kills 3; others hurt jumping out
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Officials say three people died in an overnight house fire in New Haven,
Timberlanes sold at sheriff sale
SALEM Two weeks may change the status of the closed Timberlanes Motor Lodge and Restaurant at 544
Lawmakers eye medical school name change
State lawmakers are considering legislation to change the name of the Northeastern Ohio Universities
Police: Woman neglected elderly husband
JEANNETTE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman faces endangerment charges for allegedly leaving
Man struck, killed by train
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man is dead after police say he was struck by a freight train while walking
Penn State leaders to respond to Corbett budget
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State leaders say they fear tuition hikes, layoffs and downsizing may
Annual book sale Friday
The Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Public Library is having its annual book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the library.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will serve a Lenten breakfast from 7 to
Alliance YWCA to host Women’s Fiber Fest
Women’s History Month will be celebrated during the fourth annual Women’s Fiber Fest from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Alliance YWCA, 239 E. Market St.
HELOISE: Label meat to find it easily
Good morning, Heloise: I often buy meat in a quantity that will provide five or six meals. I bring
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mom is wary of male sitters
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Are there any signs to look for to determine whether
Canton man to speak to federal workers, retirees
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees meet at noon March 15 for lunch and at 1 p.m. for a meeting at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant at the 910th Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
2010 Census: Valley has lost 44,517 people
The Mahoning Valley’s population declined 7.5 percent from 2000 to last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
Campbell, Ursuline set for Round 4
Campbell High boys basketball coach Brian Danilov stood outside the locker room Tuesday night accepting congratulations from dozens of people after the Red Devils’ best performance of the season
Public input sought for Meander watershed plan
The entities involved in the Meander Creek Watershed Action Plan look to residents to determine the biggest issues moving forward.
Late rally by Lake Cath. sidelines Struthers girls
For two quarters, the Struthers High girls basketball team threw a real scare into state-ranked Mentor Lake Catholic.
Irish chances hinge on defense
If the Ursuline High girls basketball team earns its third trip to Columbus in eight seasons, they’ll do it with defense.
3 Boardman churches unite for Ash Wednesday service
An interfaith Ash Wednesday service at St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will combine religious traditions, history and literature.
LaBrae wins easily to gain district final
Carl Brown couldn’t stop coughing in the locker room after his best game of the season.
If levies fail, cuts may come in Poland
Poland school district is trying to make sure its budget is in good shape for the next few years, not by ending collective bargaining as proposed by some state legislators but with an emergency levy.
Trooper enters diversion program
A trooper from the Canfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol has entered a diversion program after his January arrest at a Cleveland Browns game.
Wellsville gets third chance at McDonald
All Wellsville’s Michael Johnston wanted was the ball in his hands with the Division IV district semifinal game on the line against Youngstown Christian.
Druggists both plead guilty to charges
Andrea Luchette and Robert Gaves committed drug offenses while working as pharmacists at Overholt’s Champion Pharmacy in 2007 and 2008.
JFK wins to advance to Div. IV title game
After his team’s 47-36 Division IV district semifinal victory over Maplewood on Tuesday night, Warren JFK coach Shawn Pompelia was eager to turn his attention to Friday night’s district final.
Hubbard Public Library expands online services
Hubbard Public Library, 436 W. Liberty St., has expanded its services to include eBooks, audiobooks, digital music and digital video.
McCulloh has strong start to season
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On Feb. 19, with 4,000 people in the stands and
Trumbull officials to OK budget plan
Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a general fund budget today of $42.4 million, which is about $2 million less than the 2010 spending plan.
Penguins took big steps in Boldon’s first year
The answer to the first question I ever asked Bob Boldon can pretty much sum up his outlook on taking the Youngstown State women’s basketball coaching job last spring.
Gov.: Youngstown is 'in my blood.'
In his state of the state address Tuesday, Gov. Kasich said when he is asked, ‘Why do you go to Youngstown?’ he explains that the city reminds him of his own hometown.
Hafner says he’s healthy, ready to DH
Indians manager Manny Acta believes the full-time designated hitter is vanishing throughout baseball. Not how purists would like to see it vanish — overnight or into thin air.
Ellis and Curry lead Warriors past Cavs
Monta Ellis made a career-high six 3-pointers, sending the Golden State Warriors to a 95-85 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
Governor’s Rx for Ohio: Cut taxes & spending
Gov. John Kasich urged lawmakers Tuesday to block out the shouts of naysayers and make the difficult decisions necessary to position the state for future economic growth.
Ohio St. suspends and fines Tressel
Ohio State suspended football coach Jim Tressel for two games and fined him $250,000.
Chamber’s endorsement of SB5 garners reaction
The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber’s endorsement of Senate Bill 5 has local union members and political figures speaking out.
Police probe reports of armed threats
Police are investigating two cases of residents being threatened with guns for small amounts of money.
Bill would tie lawmakers’ pay to unemployment rate
Lawmakers would face pay cuts of 5 percent to 10 percent, depending on Ohio’s unemployment rate, under legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate.
METRO DIGEST | Man who was hit by car dies of injuries
A man hit by a car at about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 27 near a West Market Street tavern died from his injuries Monday afternoon.
Polivka can serve on elections board
The Ohio Ethics Commission has advised Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka that Ohio law doesn’t prevent him from serving as a member of the county board of elections.
Gadhafi forces pound rebels
After dramatic successes over the past weeks, Libya’s rebel movement appears to have hit a wall of overwhelming power from loyalists of Moammar Gadhafi.
4 face charges in Boardman
A 30-year-old Canfield woman will appear in Mahoning County Court in Boardman March 17 on a grand-theft charge.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | W.Va.’s Sen. Manchin upbraids Obama
A freshman Democratic senator accused President Barack Obama on Tuesday of failing to provide leadership on a worsening national deficit.
Mardi Gras revelers lampoon BP spill
Mardi Gras revelers drank and danced the rowdy Carnival season to its peak Tuesday.
Government pensions stir anger
When Erin McFarlane looks at public workers, she sees lucrative pension benefits she doesn’t ever expect to get. And it makes her mad.
International Women’s Day marked around the world
Egyptian women demanding equal rights on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day were shoved by men who said they should go home where they belong.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Woman dressed as dead mom is arrested in pension plot
Authorities say a Washington state woman suspected of pension fraud was arrested when she tried to open a bank account in her dead mother’s name while disguised as her mother.
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Nily Toledo and Kenneth Rodriguez,Youngstown, boy,
Two years after market low, small investors return
As a historic bull market reaches its second anniversary, everyday investors are piling back into stocks, finally ready for more risk and hoping the rally has further to go.
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, March 9, the 68th day of 2011. There are 297 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Asthma attack delays trial
A Mahoning County assistant prosecutor said Darold Shorter deliberately stabbed to death a 33-year-old city man early last year.
NEWSMAKERS | ‘Spider-Man’ debut sells for $1.1 million
A comic collector has been caught in Spider-Man’s web, paying $1.1 million for a near-mint copy of “Amazing Fantasy” No. 15 that features the wall-crawler’s debut.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, records retention committee,
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony J. Sharp, 24, Cleveland, and Chantell O.
Phil Collins: Why I’m retiring
Associated Press LONDON British singer and drummer Phil Collins has announced his retirement on
Skip the carbs and opt for seafood on meat-free Fridays
Family Features The season of Lent, when millions of Catholics, Anglicans and others abstain from
British-style puddings: a rich lesson in desserts
Contra Costa Times When most people on this side of the pond hear the word “pudding,” they think
Eggs make hearty meatless meals
Family Features Whether you cook them for breakfast, lunch or dinner, eggs are a great ingredient
End your holiday dinner withSFlba piece o’ Irish pie
Family Features Everybody’s a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, right? This year, join in
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes of the week ending March 7
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes of the week ending March 7: Singles: v “Born This
Another boost for jazz band
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local jazz-fusion band SounDoctrine’s song “Marriage” has been picked up
Sitcom’s in jeopardy but The Charlie Sheen Show goes on ‘Men’ minus one
“Two and a Half Men” is down one man. But Charlie Sheen’s firing doesn’t mean that the hit sitcom, or its unruly star, is going anywhere soon.
Penguins continue mastery of Sabres
After playing four consecutive overtime games and having eight of their previous nine decided by one goal, the Pittsburgh Penguins found an opponent they’ve made a habit of defeating a little bit more easily.
YSU schedule
BASEBALL (1-8) Feb. 18 — at East Carolina, L, 11-3 Feb. 19 — at East Carolina, L, 1-0 Feb. 20
Funeral honors prep player
There might have been more laughs than tears at the funeral of Wes Leonard, a 16-year-old basketball star from Fennville.
NCAA won’t add to tourney field
The NCAA is more concerned about making sure its first 68-team basketball tournament goes off without a hitch than any further expansion.
TUESDAY’S SPRING TRAINING ROUNDUP
Diamondbacks 16, Indians 5 GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Kelly Johnson had three hits and scored twice while
Valley native loves work behind the camera
Todd SanSone, a YSU alumnus and former Liberty resident, had a behind-the-scenes role for “Inception,” one of last year’s most successful films.
NFL offers union more financial information
The NFL Players Association retained an international investment bank to help it decide whether the league’s offer to reveal more financial information will be enough to satisfy the union’s call for full disclosure.
Tigers’ Joel Zumaya out for at least a week
Detroit Free Press LAKELAND, Fla. Joel Zumaya was examined by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham,
NHL roundup
Senators 2, Devils 1 NEWARK, N.J. Erik Condra scored his second goal of the game with 2:17 to
Greinke likely to start on the DL
Associated Press PHOENIX Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Zack Greinke is likely to begin the season on
Buckeye fans forgiving — if winning continues
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State football fans said they haven’t lost respect for coach Jim
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.68 .29 Avalon
Unions are for unions, not workers
Opinion: The biggest myth about labor unions is that unions are for the workers. Unions are for unions, just
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Home health-care job opportunities
The Mahoning County One-Stop is offering a recruiting event and open interviews for Celtic Healthcare from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at 141 Boardman-Canfield Road.
In the cross hairs
Opinion: By Barry Goldman Los Angeles Times Who are these evil workers who throw away our tax dollars so
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Entries needed for Paint the Town
The Paint the Town art contest is seeking entries. Designs must be submitted by Tuesday, and have a theme of Sharon history, music, athletics or spring.
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