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Cavaliers snap Thunder home win streak
Cavaliers snap Thunder home win streak OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Antawn Jamison scored 21 points and
Penguins make it 8 straight
Penguins make it 8 straight PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve Sullivan scored the tying goal in the third
Phantoms clinch playoff berth
Phantoms clinch playoff berth Staff report INDIANAPOLIS Despite Friday’s 5-2 loss to the
Aging gorilla at Erie zoo now has bunny companion
An elderly gorilla that lives at a Pennsylvania zoo has a new companion: a bunny named Panda. The Erie Zoo's gorilla, Samantha, has been without a full-time friend since the death of Rudy, a male gorilla, in 2005.
Rep. Johnson visits DDi Corp. in North Jackson
Rep. Johnson visits DDi Corp. in North Jackson When he looks at the four Republicans running for
Hiker missing for near-month found alive with her cat
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A woman who had been missing for nearly a month has been found alive in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest.
Fla. law 1st to randomly drug-test state workers
Fla. law 1st to randomly drug-test state workers TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers have
Detroit boy, 14, to face trial in mother’s slaying
Detroit boy, 14, to face trial in mother’s slaying DETROIT (AP) — A 14-year-old Detroit boy will
Corrections firm offers states cash for prisons
Corrections firm offers states cash for prisons ATLANTA (AP) — The nation’s largest private prison
Poland Riverside Cemetery sets deadline for cleanup
Poland Riverside Cemetery sets deadline for cleanup
Last crewmember’s body found after chopper crash
Last crewmember’s body found after chopper crash MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard officials
Gloria Allred calls for Limbaugh to be sued for defamation
Allred calls for Limbaugh to be sued for defamation
Bank of America to reduce loans for homeowners
Bank of America to reduce loans for homeowners NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America is providing
SC lieutenant governor resigns amid criminal probe
SC lieutenant governor resigns amid criminal probe COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s
UPDATED: State blames quakes on well; Hagan wants D&L closed
A dozen Youngstown earthquakes were almost certainly induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth, state regulators said Friday as they announced a series of new rules for drillers.
Memorial concert in Pa. planned for Monkees Davy Jones
Memorial concert in Pa. planned for Monkees Davy Jones
Romney faces question about possible VP picks
Romney faces question about possible VP picks JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mitt Romney may still be
Today is deadline to pay 1st-half 2011 Mahoning County real-estate taxes
Today is tax payment deadline
Struthers, Poland fire crews team up to help injured men
The funds will help defray costs the families will incur for the prolonged recovery period of the men at Pittsburgh Mercy Health System.
Driver in Ohio fatal wrong-way crash had just left work
Driver in Ohio fatal wrong-way crash had just left work
Facebook ‘friend’ offer exposes man’s other wife
Facebook ‘friend’ offer exposes man’s other wife TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state
Afghanistan, US sign deal on prison handover
Afghanistan, US sign deal on prison handover KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. military signed a
Survey ranks Google highly despite privacy fears
Survey ranks Google highly despite privacy fears SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is almost everyone’s
Ex-Detroit lawyer loses case over ‘ghetto’ remark
Ex-Detroit lawyer loses case over ‘ghetto’ remark DETROIT (AP) — A former top lawyer for the city
Cincy to sell historic music hall to private group
Cincy to sell historic music hall to private group
Ohio schools could see a drop in their state ratings
Ohio schools could see a drop in their state ratings
NYPD docs: ‘Focus’ scrutiny on Muslim Americans
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department kept secret files on businesses owned by second- and third-generation Americans specifically because they were Muslims, according to newly obtained documents that spell out in the clearest terms yet that police were monitoring people based on religion.
Shoes must now be worn by Ohio Statehouse visitors
Shoes must now be worn by Ohio Statehouse visitors
Reminder: Groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. today at Rayen Stadium
Reminder: Groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. today at Rayen Stadium
Economy adds 227K jobs, jobless rate unchanged
Economy adds 227K jobs, jobless rate unchanged WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 227,000 jobs
Pitt clinic shooting fatality ID’d as staff member
Pitt clinic shooting fatality ID’d as staff member PITTSBURGH (AP) — The medical examiner says a
Pitt shooter had no ID, fingerprints yield nothing
Pitt shooter had no ID, fingerprints yield nothing PITTSBURGH (AP) — The medical examiner’s office
Woman who faked cancer to avoid jail sentenced
Woman who faked cancer to avoid jail sentenced PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia woman who faked
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will have a luncheon meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club,
About $275K from $2.3M heist recovered
About $275K from $2.3M heist recovered PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities have now recovered about
FISH DINNERS | Where to go
Places to get fish dinners during Lent in the Mahoning Valley. A more complete list of fish fries and other food sales appears Wednesdays in Valley Food and on Vindy.com.
Home Savings to aid animals with bake sale today, Saturday
Home Savings and Loan branches throughout Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will have a bake sale today and Saturday to benefit Mahoning County Animal Charity and Humane Society of Columbiana County.
Only 45% of Americans 2 or older have had dental care in the last year
The United States is in the midst of a major dental crisis. There are 130 million Americans who have no dental insurance.
Former judge Cronin set free
Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County judge, will be on supervised release for three years after serving her time in a prison camp at the Federal Correctional Institution in Greenville, Ill.
Hike in Mahoning County bed tax in limbo
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN A proposed increase in Mahoning County’s
Jacubec, Carlson, Mangapora, Aldridge players of year
Four players who led their teams to a berth in the district championship game or an unbeaten season highlight the area selections to the Associated Press’ Northeast Inland District basketball team.
Kokrak says better putting performance is key
Jason Kokrak says a better putting performance is the key
Paige, Fletcher indicted in killing over electricity theft
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Michael Paige, 20, and his
Youngstown, Mahoning County test merging of services
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city and Mahoning County approved a
Browns: Manning, no; RGIII, maybe
The Cleveland Browns won’t join the Peyton Manning chase.
Lisbon woman burned trying to rescue paraplegic son awarded $5.25M
Staff report LISBON A jury has awarded $5.25 million to a woman who was severely burned in a
Indians counting on newly acquired Kotchman
Indians are counting on newly acquired Casey Kotchman to be a defensive strength at first base.
Kent State wins to set up rematch with rival Akron
Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Greene scored 23 points and Randal Holt added 13 as Kent
Dangerous wild animals law would require Ohio permit
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans who own bears, tigers, lions, gray wolves and
Liberty police union now supports 911 move
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty After opposing turning over the township’s
Officials consider combining Trumbull district courts
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com The Trumbull County commissioners likely are to vote soon on
For many area Christians, Fridays during Lent mean fish
Justin Shamp tries to sample a bite of fish from his fiancée, DeAnna Hardwick, of Poland at the weekly fish fry at the Youngstown Maennerchor on Mahoning Avenue. The couple has been coming to the dinners for years.
USPS: Facility closings won’t affect businesses drastically
By Chelsea Miller cmiller@vindy.com Youngstown The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to cease
Hathorn’s first report card: Good but not yet excellent
Editorial: Judging by the report card issued by the Youngstown Board of Education to Superintendent Connie
METRO DIGEST || Free produce today
Car catches fire NEWTON FALLS An elderly man was taken to Trumbull Memorial Hospital after
Gunman opens fire at Pitt psych clinic; 2 dead
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A man armed with two semiautomatic handguns entered the lobby of a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Greg Donchess, 42, of 2901 Spring Meadow Circle,
Gay-marriage showdowns likely soon in five states
Associated Press Foes and supporters of same-sex marriage are gearing up for five costly and
‘Silent House’ will scare the screams out of you
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers A horror movie that works cuts through analysis, shrugs off
GOP takes a step back with women
Opinion: Last January, ABC’s George Stephanopoulos baffled Mitt Romney when he asked the Republican
newsmakers
newsmakers Davy Jones mourned in private funeral WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Monkees singer Davy
There’s a dental crisis in US
Opinion: By Sen. BERNIE SANDERS McClatchy-Tribune The United States is in the midst of a major dental
Obama’s Iran policy is suspect
Opinion: What are we to make of President Barack Obama’s latest pronouncements about Iran’s movement toward
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer-actress Keely Smith is 80. Singer Lloyd Price is 79. Actress Joyce Van Patten is
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
YSU student group launches clothing drive
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The dignity afforded less-fortunate
It’s time for Lordstown leaders to report the facts on turbines
Opinion: It’s time for Lordstown leaders to report the facts on turbines At about this time last year, the
Police probe corpse-abuse allegations
Associated Press TOLEDO Police are investigating allegations of corpse abuse at a Toledo funeral
Joe Gibbs Racing riding momentum going into Vegas
NASCAR Wire Service While it’s early to draw conclusions about the course of the NASCAR Sprint Cup
POLICE CALLS FOR BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
OD deaths hit record high in Ohio in 2010
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio saw a record number of drug-overdose deaths in 2010, as
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 9, the 69th day of 2012. There are 297 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Billy Dean, 7 p.m.: Country singer on the comeback trail stops by
Firm to help Austintown schools attract students
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The Austintown School District is rolling out a plan to retain
West BOULEVARD Elementary honor roll
BUG CLUB GRADE 2 Room 201 – Mrs. Kinney Samantha Breen Dana Haus Sarah Kinderdine
Valley students take care of business
Twelve Information Technology students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students
Robinwood Lane Elementary honor roll
HIGH HONOR ROLL GRADE ONE Shahed Abbadi Tesneem Alemaishat Nevaeh Alkire Destiny Almonte
Green Team hosts placemat contest
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County’s is hosting the annual “Earth Day to Earth Day Placemat
Parade officials counting on luck of the Irish
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com A giant shamrock balloon will make its way down Market
Poland band members excel at competition
On Feb. 11, 41 members of the Poland Seminary High School band participated in the Ohio Music
Green Team hosts placemat contest
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County’s is hosting the annual “Earth Day to Earth Day Placemat
Girl Scouts, Arby’s fight hunger
To honor the Girl Scouts of the USA’s 100th anniversary, Canfield Girl Scout Troop No. 162 has
AMS wrestlers fourth at state duals
The Austintown Middle School wrestling team finished fourth at the Junior High state dual tournament
Austintown’s Ditzler to run for county commissioner
David Ditzler’s victory in his primary race for Mahoning County commissioner pits him against three
Poland chief Goodin loses bid for county boss
Mahoning County Sheriff-elect Jerry Greene’s first priority upon taking office next year is getting
Ensign wins AMS spelling bee
Austintown Middle School students competed in the annual building-wide Spelling Bee on Jan. 18.
Green Team hosts placemat contest
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County’s is hosting the annual “Earth Day to Earth Day Placemat
St. Luke celebrates 50 years through giving
St. Luke Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary through a variety of fundraisers that are
AMS drama club performs ‘Alice in Wonderland’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Before Alice falls into the rabbit hole in “Alice in Wonderland,”
Speech team second at state tournament
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Speech and Debate team was the state runner-up
CHC students celebrate Dr. Seuss
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday and to begin their
Green Team hosts placemat contest
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County’s is hosting the annual “Earth Day to Earth Day Placemat
Canfield presents ‘Modern Milly’
The Canfield High School Players will present the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” March 29-31 at
Austintown briefs
St. Joseph hosts spaghetti dinner St. Joseph Parish will host the annual spaghetti dinner at St.
Boardman sports briefs
YSU women’s football coaching clinic set The Youngstown State women’s football coaching clinic
Romney stumbles in Ohio
Opinion: Mitt Romney’s narrow victory in the Republican primary in Ohio should be of great concern to the
Everyday investors stay away from market
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market is missing you. For more than three years, ordinary
Job fair planned
Job fair planned Youngstown One Step to Life Inc. will have a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Syrian oil official defects from regime
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s deputy oil minister appeared tense as he looked at the camera
Nations stress diplomacy with Iran
Nations stress diplomacy with Iran VIENNA Three days of protracted negotiations under the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.01 .09 Avalon
Romney faces skepticism in Deep South primaries
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Mitt Romney faces a tough sell in the Deep South. With
Lost on Mars
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Edgar Rice Burroughs, who wrote the “John Carter of Mars”
‘Mormon,’ ‘War Horse,’ ‘Idiot’ coming to Pittsburgh
Staff report PITTSBURGH Three 2011 Tony Award-winning productions will come to Pittsburgh next
Big lottery winner stayed on food stamps
Associated Press DETROIT Michigan lawmakers last year vowed to crack down when they heard an
Economic expectations too high?
The U.S. economy has been outrunning everyone’s expectations.
Poll: Health law unpopular but not feared
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attacked as a rationing scheme and praised as a lifesaver, President
Bishop to consider reopening churches
Associated Press CLEVELAND Critics of widespread church closings in the Cleveland Catholic
Cortland man faces robbery charges
Staff report CORTLAND Mitchell N. Ballard, 39, of 197 N. High St., will be arraigned today in
Miss. high court rules pardons valid
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the pardons
House OKs bill to help startups
Associated Press WASHINGTON Showing that they can on occasion work together, House lawmakers on
The Syracuse (N.Y.) Post-Standard: The communist regime in China may think it solved an inconvenient
Opinion: The Syracuse (N.Y.) Post-Standard: The communist regime in China may think it solved an inconvenient
Kids choir marks 10th year
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The R.O.C.c.K. Children’s Choir, celebrating
Scott and Dufner share lead at Doral
Associated Press DORAL, Fla. Playing only his sixth round of the year, Adam Scott faced a strong
Four charged in death of man
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three men and a juvenile have been arrested on charges related to the
KIDS LIVING WITH CANCER SING Schedule
The R.O.C.c.K. (Raising Our Commitment to cancer Kids) Children’s Choir was started in 2002 at Tod
oddly enough
oddly enough Cops: Pennsylvania man used transmitter to track wife’s sex ALIQUIPPA, Pa.
Boardman briefs
Quaker Steak hosts canned good drive Come join Heels ‘n Wheels Entertainment and Hairy George from
St. Charles students participate in History Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The seventh-graders at St. Charles School have spent the last two
Boardman runners qualify for states, nationals
Select members of the Boardman boys and girls track teams competed at the “Arnold Classic”
Girl Scouts, Goodwill collecting clothes
Goodwill and the Girl Scouts are teaming up for the Good Turn Day donation drive March 24.
Boardman presents 12th annual Jazz Fest
The 12th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will take place April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Poland Police Blotter
Feb. 2 Arrest: A traffic stop near Kennedy and Struthers roads resulted in the arrest of 51-year-
Local wrestlers compete at state in Youngstown
Hotel rooms and restaurants in the Valley will be packed for the next two weekends as wrestlers and
Austintown’s Ditzler to run for county commissioner
David Ditzler’s victory in his primary race for Mahoning County commissioner pits him against three
IHOP offers flapjacks for funds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Good cheer was stacking up at IHOP Restaurant in Boardman on Feb.
Area bus mechanics receive new training
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Bus mechanics from school districts around Columbiana, Mahoning
Stadium Drive celebrates “Wacky Wednesday’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kindergarten and first-grade students at Stadium Drive arrived at
Fourth-graders learn about Ohio history
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Judy Lewis from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society visited St.
Fitch cheerleaders sponsor murder mystery dinner
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the second annual Murder Mystery Dinner on March 3, guests to
William McKinley impersonator reflects on history
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mike Wilson has spent more than 20 years walking in the shoes of
Canfield briefs
Negley on Dean’s List Stephen Negley has been placed on the Dean’s List of the School of
Austintown Police Blotter
Feb. 6 Drug offense: Police charged Alrashan Clardy, 35, of 765 Fairfax St., Youngstown, with
Austintown Curves participating in food drive
Austintown Curves will take part in the Curves International’s 14th annual food drive that will
Poland briefs
Duquesne recognizes Poland residents David White, a senior in the John G. Rangos, Sr. School of
Local wrestlers compete at state
Hotel rooms and restaurants in the Valley will be packed for the next two weekends as wrestlers and
Team Canfield wins junior high state dual title
Team Canfield won the Ohio Athletic Committee (OAC) Junior High Dual State wrestling championship
Frank Ohl students learn about opera
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Four singers from Opera Western Reserve hit high notes with the
White House Fruit Farm hosts spring events
White House Fruit Farm of Canfield will present “White House Weekend” Saturday and Sunday. The
Frost finishes season at state wrestling tournament
Canfield sophomore Korey Frost got his first taste of the state wrestling tournament last weekend in
Township residents approve police levy
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Township trustees praised residents for approving a police
Pebbles prompt prayer during Lent
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com Sometimes all it takes is a small reminder to bring
Tough choices ahead after emergency school levy fails
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Poland Local Schools could face major changes after residents
Graziani takes fifth at state wrestling tourney
Boardman senior Nico Graziani ended his high school wrestling career on the medal stand, defeating
McKinley Elementary Math 24 team wants more
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com McKinley Elementary recently ended another season of success in
Local celebrities read at Dobbins
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate Read Across America Day on March 2, Dobbins
Business Expo coming to Austintown March 24
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Joe Wrenn and Mark Cole, president and vice president,
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch bowlers reach state semifinals Austintown Fitch, seeking its third overall state title but
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield soccer leagues taking registrations The Canfield Soccer Club is now taking registrations
Boardman Police Blotter
Feb. 3 Menacing: A Boardman High School student reported being threatened and harassed at school.
Fourth-graders learn about Ohio history
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Judy Lewis from the Mahoning Valley Historical Society visited St.
Canfield Cub Scouts hit the races
Canfield Cub Scout Pack 25 members competed in the annual Pinewood Derby Race, sponsored by the
Math Counts team second at YSU event
The Poland Middle School’s Math Counts team finished second out of 26 teams at Youngstown State
Phantoms promote ‘Hockey for Health’ at Dobbins
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com It’s not every day that athletes can share the secrets of their
Local wrestlers compete at state in Youngstown
Hotel rooms and restaurants in the Valley will be packed for the next two weekends as wrestlers and
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