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Election update | McNally wins, fracking issue loses, school issues win
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman Dave Betras, at right, and other officials go over the results Tuesday night.
ELECTION UPDATE | In Trumbull, Graham, Paolone unofficial winners #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | In Trumbull, shows Graham, Paolone maintain leads #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Voters approve Salem school renewal levy #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Voters approve Salem school renewal levy
Election update| McNally winning mayoral primary; fracking amendment headed to defeat#vindyvote
Election update| McNally winning mayoral primary; fracking amendment headed to defeat#vindyvote
Election Update|Brown pulls ahead of McNally in mayor’s race#vindyvote
Election Update|Brown pulls ahead of McNally in mayor’s race#vindyvote YOUNGSTOWN— With about half
ELECTION UPDATE | Levies support still mixed as more votes counted #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Early voting show levies getting support #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Salem school levy appears headed for approval #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Salem school levy appears headed for approval
ELECTION UPDATE | Mark Sanford to win in S.C., AP says #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Mark Sanford to win in S.C., AP says #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Early results for Struthers council at large race #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | Early results for Struthers council at large race
Cleveland police under scrutiny after escape of missing women
One neighbor says a naked woman was seen crawling on her hands and knees in the backyard of the house a few years ago. Another heard pounding on the home's doors and noticed plastic bags over the windows.
ELECTION UPDATE| McNally has small early lead#vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE| McNally has small early lead#vindyvote YOUNGSTOWN —Early voting results show a
ELECTION UPDATE | The polls close at 7:30 p.m. #vindyvote
ELECTION UPDATE | The polls close in 35 minutes #vindyvote
Delaware becomes the latest state to OK gay marriage
Delaware becomes the latest st5ate to OK gay marriage
Colorado shootings suspect to enter insanity plea
Colorado shootings suspect to enter insanity plea DENVER (AP) - The man accused in the deadly
Campbell man gets prison term for crimes in Trumbull Co.
Campbell man gets prison term for crimes in Trumbull Co.
US Marshals seek suspects in burglaries in Columbiana, Trumbull counties
US Marshals seek suspects in burglaries in Columbiana, Trumbull counties
Debra Chance gets released from prison, restitution required
Debra Chance gets released from prison, restitution required
Kristen Melnek | Chase Colantuoni
YOUNGSTOWN Kristen Lyn Melnek and Chase Anthony Colantuoni, both of Brunswick, Ohio, were united
Amy Jaskowick | Matthew Muntean
CANFIELD Western Reserve United Methodist Church in Canfield served as the setting for the Oct.
Joanna Liberato | Jason Moore
WARREN Believers Christian Church was the setting of the exchange of vows of Joanna Liberato of
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Dorothy M. McElroy
THE HONOREE Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: May 7, 1923. FAMILY Parents: James and
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Night, sponsored by the alumni association, will take place May
Dulci-More to host last spring concert
Dulci-More to host last spring concert SALEM Dulci-More: Folk & Traditional Musicians will host
Fitch’s Ford notches 200th victory
The Falcons (15-2, 10-0 All-American Conference American Division) swept their league opponents, a special moment for Ford’s seniors.
Threat turns out to be false
The incident was treated as a fire drill, and evacuees were not told about the bomb threat to avoid panic, said Lydia Hammar, assistant principal at YCS.
Jones isn’t thinking about replacing Big Ben
The idea is so preposterous, at least to Landry Jones, he couldn’t help but laugh.
Robbers get six-year and four-year prison terms
After pleading guilty, an armed robber gets six years in prison; his accomplice, four years in prison.
Hagan files forms to start raising money for a 2016 U.S. Senate bid
Says the incumbent ‘must be held accountable’ for a vote against a gun background check expansion proposal
Browns’ draft pick Bryant arrested for DUI
The Browns drafted Bryant last month despite his arrest last year on a felony charge of marijuana distribution in a school zone. He pleaded no contest.
Struthers seeking grant for downtown revitalization
The grant would match 50 percent of a project's cost
Speaker focuses on managing school crises
Dr. Tina Swanson Brookes counseled people after shootings in Aurora, Colo., and Newtown, Conn.
K.O. Drugs Boxing Tournament returns to St. Lucy’s
Josh Mango got off on the right foot in defending that crown as he scored a unanimous decision over Keystone’s John O’Toole.
Couples, Montgomerie join Golf Hall of Fame
Couples, Montgomerie join Golf Hall of Fame ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. About the only thing Fred
Graveside gun salute and helicopter flyover planned for officer’s funeral
The funeral procession for Officer William “Jerry” McCarthy will pass the Shenango Township Police Department, where he worked, en route to Crestview Cemetery in Grove City.
Indians hit four home runs in win over Oakland
The homers backed Ubaldo Jimenez (2-2), who had his second straight solid outing.
The amnesty program collected about $40,000 from those with unpaid parking tickets
If you owe at least $500 in unpaid parking tickets, your vehicle will be towed
Awareness walk
Awareness walk WARREN The sixth annual Survivors of Suicide Awareness Walk in memory of loved
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher A. Williams, 27, of 3960 Martindale Road
JobsOhio’s ‘private’ status still generates controversy
Editorial: First, Ohio Auditor David Yost presented a compelling — and successful — argument that JobsOhio, the
The darkly funny side of parenting
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK These moms curse a lot, drink to excess, reveal
What happens if OHSAA proposal fails?
The possibility of separate postseason tournaments for public and non-public schools still exists.
‘Benghazi’ not just political buzzword
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune Mention the word “Benghazi” to Republicans, and chances are,
Obama is targeted
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star Pat Toomey, the U.S. senator from Pennsylvania who broke
Pfizer to sell Viagra online
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Men who are bashful about needing help in the bedroom no longer
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss., on giving borrowers better options:
Opinion: The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss., on giving borrowers better options: Payday lending thrives in
When “The Great Gatsby” opens Friday in theaters, it will be the fifth and latest movie
When “The Great Gatsby” opens Friday in theaters, it will be the fifth and latest movie incarnation
TeamBSS event
TeamBSS event boardman TeamBSS, a physical- fitness training facility that offers personal and
Hollywood bets on its blockbusters
By Amy Kaufman Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Summer is the season for blockbusters at the box
Legislation to reform immigration full of holes
Opinion: There’s the story of a woman with five kids who was asked if she had to do it all over again would
Exhibit focuses on 1896 election
Students from YSU combed archives for political artifacts Staff report NILES A new exhibit
Gitmo is a major headache
Opinion: President Obama sounded genuinely outraged last week when he talked about the Kafkaesque situation
Hands-only CPR
Hands-only CPR HERMITAGE, PA. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Bureau of EMS have
Chocolate health benefits challenged
Q. Is there any evidence for the health benefits of chocolate? From what I’ve read, there have never
fast facts
fast facts Area Agency on Aging 11 formed the North East Ohio Coalition on Readmissions to reduce
Limo driver: Fire took 3 minutes to claim 5 lives
Associated Press REDWOOD CITY, Calif. First came the tapping. Over the blasting music, limo
Megadeth coming to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Metal rock band Megadeth, with opening acts Black Label Society, Device,
Keystone XL pipeline security
Opinion: McCook (Neb.) Daily Gazette: The Nebraska State Patrol invited county sheriffs and prosecutors along
Should Newman be fined?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ryan Newman had to open his checkbook the last time he spoke out at Talladega.
police Calls
police Calls A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Iginla, Penguins look to take commanding lead against Islanders
Iginla’s career has been reborn with a late-season trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
INTERNET SHOPPING Senate passes sales-tax bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped
Seminar | Managing crises
“Managing School Crises: From Theory to Application” is the theme of a fire and police chaplain
East Coast about to be swarmed by cicadas
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON Any day now, billions of cicadas with bulging
Kasich to attend Exterran grand opening
The governor will participate in a tour of the facility and tout its opening in Youngstown
No answer to terrible roads
Opinion: No answer to terrible roads I know the repaving job is al- ready started on New Buffalo Road. I
Today is Tuesday, May 7, the 127th day of 2013. There are 238 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, May 7, the 127th day of 2013. There are 238 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Registration for the 2nd Annual Blue Jay 5K will begin at 8 a.m. May 26, and the race
Creed reluctant award winner
A back judge, he spent 22 seasons in the trenches, working two Super Bowls, 22 playoff games and a bevy of meaningful regular-season contests.
Writer explains MVP vote
Associated Press MIAMI The writer who did not choose LeBron James of the Miami Heat as the NBA’s
Stabbing reported
Stabbing reported youngstown A man was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center on Monday
Israeli airstrike in Syria aimed at Iran
Associated Press BEIRUT From Israel’s perspective, its airstrikes near Damascus were more about
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Man finds decaying money in W. Pa. woods CLARION, Pa. State police are
Operations return to normal at Southern Park Mall
After Saturday's power outage, electrical problems at Sears fixed
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular
Lorain boy wins one for autism
By JOSH Stipanovich jstipanovich@vindy.com LORAIN One 6-year-old Lorain boy took advantage of
Funds released
Funds released COLUMBUS The State Controlling Board released more than $464,000 Monday for a
US team was stopped from going to Benghazi, former diplomat says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Four members of Army special forces ready to head to Benghazi,
Bomb at party rally kills 16 in Pakistan
Bomb at party rally kills 16 in Pakistan parachinar, pakistan A bomb blast tore through a
mlb roundup | Monday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 8, Rays 7 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. J.P. Arencibia hit a two-out, two-run
Second finalist for YSU president meets faculty, students
Trustees could decide Friday who the next YSU president will be
3 women missing for years found alive
Three women who went missing separately about a decade ago, when they were in their teens or early 20s, were found alive Monday in a residential area just south of downtown, and a man was arrested.
BOSTON marathon bombings Funeral director mulls burial offers
Associated Press BOSTON A Massachusetts funeral director said Monday he has received burial
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Clinton tried to broker Led Zeppelin reunion NEW YORK It’s a diplomatic failure at
Today’s election expected to have low turnout
Five candidates filed as independents for Youngstown mayor
John Walsh is CEO
The two top administrative positions at Trumbull Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, have been filled.