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Williams leads Hawks past Cavaliers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Marvin Williams scored a season-high 31 points and Al Horford added 20, leading the
Kentucky beats North Carolina 76-69
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Knight scored 22 points and fourth-seeded Kentucky restored some order
Bat-killing fungus heads toward Ohio
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Ohio bats are happily hibernating, but a fatal syndrome
Ohio attorney general seeks strict regulations on Internet cafes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is supporting a legislative
Pens win 4th straight shootout
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Kovalev and James Neal scored in the shootout, Marc-Andre Fleury had 37 saves
VCU stuns Kansas 71-61
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jamie Skeen scored 26 points and 11th-seeded Virginia Commonwealth is crashing
Work begins on road, sewer projects in Struthers
Staff report STRUTHERS The city is beginning some road and other infrastructure improvement
Quaker Steak & Lube plans move, expansion in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A local restaurant known for its wings and
Vets' medical benefits seminar Wednesday
Shirley Noga, director of the Lawrence County Veterans Affairs Office, said the monthly benefits seminar topic for March is veterans’ medical benefits.
Headstones, grave markers for veterans can be replaced
Grave headstones and markers previously furnished by the federal government may be replaced at government expense if they are badly deteriorated, illegible, stolen or vandalized.
Korean War Vets meeting Monday
Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 137 is meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at VFW Post 4192, 3889 state Route 46
Vegetable-growing contest for Trumbull County youths
The Trumbull 4-H and Master Gardener programs are hosting a vegetable-growing contest for Trumbull County youths Aug. 6 at the 2011 Summer Sizzle at the Trumbull Agriculture and Family Education Center, 520 W. Main St.
Parents reveal Kalna-Morgan wedding plans
AUSTINTOWN The engagement of Kara Kalna and Gabriel Morgan Jr., both of Austintown, and plans for
Katie Stewart to be June bride of Dennis Brown
Dennis Brown and Katie Stewart are engaged and plan to be married June 25, their parents announce.
Parents reveal Gould-Houser wedding plans
The engagement of Renee Lynn Gould and Sean Christopher Houser, both of Boardman, is being announced
Prommersberger, McAllen wedding set for June 11
HUBBARD Amanda Prommersberger and Sean McAllen are engaged and planning a June wedding, their
June wedding to unite Miss Bak and Mr. Yeager
The parents of Wendy Jean Bak, who is of Zanesville, Ohio, are announcing her engagement to Rickie
Family honors Mr. and Mrs. Patrick during 50th anniversary dinner
VIENNA The family of Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick of Vienna gathered at the Hickory Bar and Grill in
Mr., Mrs. Farris, family will mark 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Edward Farris of Boardman are celebrating 60 years of marriage during a
Spuds and Suds to help raise funds
Spuds and Suds to help raise funds HERMITAGE, Pa. Democrat Women of Mercer County will sponsor
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
thursday Hubbard Junior Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. in the meeting room at Hubbard Library.
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY: Mary Zivchak
Celebration: Birthday party from 2:30 to 3:30 Thursday at Beeghly Oaks, Boardman, where she resides.
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Erie-Mahoning Valley Railroad Association will meet at noon Tuesday at Davidson’s Restaurant, 3636
Saxon Club honors members as Man and Woman of Year
YOUNGSTOWN At its 35th annual goulash dinner March 26, the Saxon Club honored Eva Karsti as Woman
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Venting by ‘Diane’ may hurt friendship
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a divorced woman in my 50s and have been dating
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, cards, cornhole,
Pancake breakfast benefit will help No Stone Unturned
YOUNGSTOWN The No Stone Unturned Foundation will benefit from a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1
Area basic training grads
Air Force: Airman Patrick D. Miller (Beaver Local High School, Lisbon, ’09), son of Amy Gregory of East Liverpool.
Pet Expo next weekend
The Northeast Ohio Pet Expo Show & Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Sunday at the Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road. Included is a pet fashion show at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Ceremony for women, teen graduates Monday
The YWCA Warren and the city of Warren’s Weed & Seed Program will host a graduation ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday at the YWCA Warren for the women and teens who recently completed an eight-week basic self-defense program.
Used sports-equipment drive will benefit Appalachian kids
Two Canfield High School students will have a used sports-equipment drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Sunday at St. Michael Church on state Route 46.
Greek Independence Day parade next Sunday
A Greek Independence Day Parade will be at noon next Sunday.
In final months, Wilson gave staff $119K in perks
As parting gifts to his 21 staff members who lost their jobs because he wasn’t re-elected, ex-U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson gave a total of $119,129 in salary increases and bonuses.
Butler does it again
Bulldogs advance to Final Four with OT win over Florida Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Of
How Kasich team closed $7.7 billion budget deficit
When Gov. John Kasich unveiled his $55.5 billion biennial budget earlier this month, he confirmed what Republicans had been warning about for the past two years.
Entering 2nd year, Hess adds to his role
At this time last year, Kurt Hess was a redshirt freshman quarterback fighting for a job with three other guys in front of a new coaching staff that hadn’t exactly rushed to embrace the previous coach’s recruits.
Faith soothes Jamail’s family
The family members of Jamail Johnson say they are still grieving nearly two months after his death.
Summitt inspires Lady Vols past OSU
There are halftime chats and then there are coach’s rants. Pat Summitt hasn’t won 1,071 games by not knowing when to let her team have it.
Loyola’s Gardner tames Penguins
In weather conditions more suitable for the AFC Championship Game or the NHL Winter Classic than softball, the hottest thing on the field was Loyola pitcher Brittany Gardner.
Tax service, Angels join to spotlight animal adoption
For many people, tax season can be, well, taxing, but it also can be for the dogs.
Winter’s top notes, quotes & anecdotes
Lowellville High girls basketball coach Tony Matisi looks like a grizzly bear and acts like a teddy bear.
YSU to refinance debt on apartments
Students who live there shouldn’t see any change, but Youngstown State University is expected to refinance the debt on the University Courtyard Apartments.
Man makes bequest to park
When Stephen Furman’s wife, Mary, died 10 years ago, he donated $10,000 to Austintown Township Park in her name. But his generosity didn’t end there.
Area athletes set for postseason All-Star contests
Several Valley high school seniors will participate in all-star games this week. It will be the final game of their high school careers for their respective programs.
Groups join to plant seed to read
Area groups got together to plant a seed at Fellows Riverside Gardens. But it wasn’t a flower seed.
Valley protesters target Kasich
Bitterly cold winds didn’t prevent hot protesters from showing their opposition to Gov. John R. Kasich.
One Step to Life to show public its family services
The public is invited to a daylong community open house set to begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of One Step to Life Inc.’s new office and programming site.
Poland, a safe enough place for Japanese family
Opinion: Sean Hiramatsu, 10, of Tokyo enjoys spending time with his host family in Poland. With him at right is Brendan McBride, 13; and, back row from left, Madeleine McBride, 11; David Simonelli, Michele Simonelli, Syliva Simonelli, 17 months; and Bridgette McBride, 15. He began attending classes in Poland last week. His family in Japan believed Poland would serve as a haven from the aftermath of the recent earthquake.
Radiation spikes in sea near plant
A surge in radioactive contamination reportedly was detected Saturday in seawater near Japan’s Fuku- shima Dai-ichi nuclear plant, signaling further signs of distress at the earthquake-crippled facility.
ARMED FORCES || Headstones, markers can be replaced
Grave headstones and markers previously furnished by the federal government may be replaced at government expense if they are badly deteriorated, illegible, stolen or vandalized.
Pentagon: US-led strikes help rebels retake key city
A barrage of U.S.-led airstrikes opened the door for Libyan rebels to retake the eastern city of Ajdabiya on Saturday.
Talks on Yemen president’s fate hit snag
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Allies of Yemen’s president and his political opponents failed to
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Contamination lawsuit settled
Residents living near a Cold War-era nuclear-weapons facility in southern Ohio settled a two-decade-old federal lawsuit over alleged hazardous chemical contamination in their neighborhoods.
METRO DIGEST || Vegetable growing contest for youths
The Trumbull 4-H and Master Gardener programs are hosting a vegetable-growing contest for Trumbull County youths.
Hubbard chamber elects board
Hubbard chamber elects board hubbard The Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce had its quarterly
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Do you know the name of the actor who does the
Cast breathes life into dated script in ‘Murder on the Nile’
’Tis the season for murder in area community theaters. Following Trumbull New Theatre’s “A Little Murder Never Hurt Anybody” comes “Murder on the Nile” at Salem Community Theatre.
UConn survives Arizona scare for Final Four trip
With nine pressure-packed victories in 19 days, Connecticut has been on an exhausting sprint through the postseason for nearly three weeks now.
Syrian port city rocked by unrest as tensions widen
A scenic seaside city echoed with gunfire Saturday as protesters defied government forces in Syria’s second day of nationwide unrest.
Carry on my wayward sons: Kansas last No. 1
The Kansas Jayhawks are the only No. 1 seed left in the NCAA tournament, essentially favored to win it all at this point.
IRA deadline draws closer
Tax day is about a month away. But don’t let another important financial deadline pass you by.
Y’town a toothless tiger
Opinion: Girard Mayor James Melfi had a smile in his voice — yes, in his voice — as he explained the reason
Promoters push Alaska attraction in Las Vegas
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska State lawmakers are weighing whether to spend millions of
Collectors seek 18th-century puzzle mug
April Fool’s Day is “celebrated” in most countries today, but historians don’t know where or how it
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending March 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Toys” by James Patterson & Dennis McMahon (Little, Brown) 2. “Sing You
Legoland Florida gears up for fall opening
Legoland officials said recently they are counting on the popularity of the little plastic building blocks to draw families to their newest theme park, which will open this fall near Orlando.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: The sounds of spring will
White stool requires urgent attention
Q. The past weekend, I had terrible diarrhea. At first I assumed it was a virus, and after three
On the road again
Kenny Chesney recently kicked off his Goin’ Coastal Tour McClatchy Newspapers MINNEAPOLIS Call
Bathroom kits ease renovation
Bathroom kits ease renovation Bath Simple streamlines the process of designing a bathroom. The
Let your PC get some sleep
Q. When I am through using my desktop PC should I shut it down, put it to sleep or leave it on? I
Even A-bombs take time to work their magic
McClatchy Newspapers The human desire for short-term gratification is satisfied by jet planes that
Lyme disease Author’s book offers hope to other sufferers
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE How do you deal with symptoms of Lyme disease,
Fall TV pilots: what to expect
The networks have ordered their fall 2011 pilots and, as always, there are big trends, big stars and big projects. Here’s what to expect:
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Sweater girl’s bullet-torpedo bra, white on white, elastic band, three rows of hooks, Style 573,
Online encyclopedia is a collaborative endeavor
I remember as a kid how impressed I was when my parents invested in our very own set of
Angelo Babbaro’s musical breakout
Angelo Babbaro aims to build his career the same way he sings — the old-school way.
Consumption overload
Americans are re- evaluating their relationship with their stuff McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH,
TRAVEL DIGEST | Kings Island to open dinosaur exhibit
Kings Island amusement park has unveiled a new “Dinosaurs Alive!” exhibit in a Jurassic-forest setting with more than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs featuring movement and sound.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
NEWSMAKERS | Rappers, fans attend service for Nate Dogg
Rappers Snoop Dogg, Warren G and The Game joined family, friends and about 1,000 fans of Nate Dogg to remember the hip-hop singer, who died this month of complications from multiple strokes.
Fear of losing the American Dream
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The bitter fight over union pay and benefits in states such as
Irish women oust Sooners
Associated Press DAYTON Hands with green fingernail polish — Notre Dame’s NCAA tournament
Ferraro, 1st female VP candidate, dies
Geraldine Ferraro was a relatively obscure congresswoman from the New York City borough of Queens in 1984 when she was tapped by Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale to join his ticket.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 27, the 86th day of 2011. There are 279 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
$319M Mega Millions ticket sold in NY
Just down the hill from where New York’s leaders are wrestling with a $10 billion deficit, a tiny variety store in downtown Albany was abuzz Saturday with talk of a financial windfall.
Laird’s lead is 2 in PGA’s Palmer
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Martin Laird already had lost a four-shot lead Saturday at Bay
Fugitive of the Week
The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking for the public’s help in finding the fugitive of the week.
Trumbull County courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket House Realty Corp. v. David Zatarnicky et al, foreclosure.
Yankees’ Rodriguez impressed by Correia
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. Even after hitting another home run, Alex Rodriguez was impressed
METRO DIGEST || Frogs on the move
Frogs on the move Sandy Lake, Pa. Salamanders, frogs and toads are on the move as they migrate
Son of wrestler to defend Barry Bonds in courtroom
Allen Ruby is used to flamboyant wrestling matches pitting one larger-than-life character against another — and not just in the courtroom.
A culture that celebrates murder
Opinion: A culture that celebrates murder The attempt to murder me and my family last week failed. Many
birthdays
birthdays Actor Julian Glover is 76. Actor and Warren native Austin Pendleton (“Oz,” “Homicide:
Youth killed in shooting near East Side corner
Youngstown police are investigating a fatal shooting on the city’s East Side about 5 p.m. Saturday.
GOP presidential hopefuls target health care
Four high-profile potential Republican presidential candidates told hundreds of conservative activists Saturday that most Americans agree with their values.
Edwards aims focus at race, not Kyle Busch
One breath Carl Edwards says there’s no rivalry between him and Kyle Busch, next one he’s insinuating payback is still coming for their wreck at Phoenix.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Millcreek Community Center,
Officials hope PBA event makes return to Hubbard
Halfway through last weekend’s PBA Central/East Hubbard Open, director Bobby Jakel was able to make
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Two Trumbull County men were promoted recently by the Ohio State Highway
Gonzaga advances to Elite Eight with win over Louisville
Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. Courtney Vandersloot had 29 points, seven assists and seven
Limelight | Awards, achievements
Northside Medical Center has received The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines —
MONEY MAKEOVER
Early retirement put couple in financial jeopardy The Dallas Morning News DALLAS Many workers
E-cigarette company becomes Firebrand for Valley native
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Youngstown Mahoning County native Brian Gage was a longtime
Prosecutor Gains has nothing to complain about with budget
Editorial: Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth. Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains was incensed
Hiring rises slowly
Many jobs are gone for good Chicago Tribune CHICAGO After two years of painful contraction,
Career paths
teleservice InfoCision Management Corp. has promoted Jeff Kamin of Boardman to director of
Cut the ties that bind
Editorial: Cut the ties that bind But for an ill-advised decision years ago by trustees for two charitable
LITERARY DIGEST | Dogs to accompany author to libraries
Dogs to accompany author to libraries Children are invited to unleash their creativity and meet
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