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Akron court dumps murder charge after tainted Youngstown cops evidence
A judge dismissed aggravated murder charges this afternoon against a Mahoning County man over an assertion by Summit County prosecutors that Youngstown police ''compromised'' ballistic evidence in the 2002 slaying of 24-year-old Javan Rogers of Akron, court records show.
Brentwood strike ends; union passes new 4-year pact
Brentwood strike ends; union passes new 4-year pact YOUNGSTOWN — Members of United Steelworkers of
Walks, errors help Cubs beat Pirates in 12 innings
PITTSBURGH — Aramis Ramirez’s sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run during a two-run 12th inning in
YSU will seek sports equipment for city children
Opinion: YSU will seek sports equipment for city children YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s
Westminster to feature speaker on racist women
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Dr. Kathleen Blee, distinguished professor of sociology, women’s studies and
Another Marc Dann employee embroiled in controversy
Attorney General Marc Dann placed an administrator, who is facing allegations of sexually harassing
New Road bridge closed for repairs
New Road bridge closed for repairs AUSTINTOWN — The New Road bridge over state Route 11 closed
Austintown police investigating shooting death
Austintown police investigating shooting death AUSTINTOWN — Police are investigating a weekend
YSU students can talk to potential employers Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Nearly 90 local, regional and national employers will attend the 2008 Spring Job Expo
Two purse snatchings reported in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Police are investigating two purse snatchings reported at township businesses. A 40-
Eagle Heights Academy schedules enrollment fair
YOUNGSTOWN - Eagle Heights Academy will hold a “Meet, Greet and Eat with the Eagles Enrollment Fair”
Canfield schedules annual brush pickup dates
CANFIELD — The annual brush pickup program begins the week of April 21 in the northeast quadrant of
Turning Technologies names new president
YOUNGSTOWN —Turning Technologies is moving into its new building downtown with a new company
Canfield again named a Tree City USA
CANFIELD — The city has been named a Tree City USA for the 27th year. The program is run by the
Hermitage police investigate shooting on Dalton Avenue
HERMITAGE — Four shots were fired at a house in the 900 block of Dalton Avenue, police said. The
Greco tackles waiting for draft
The Boardman High graduate played left tackle for Toledo. John Greco was just plugging along
YSU Softball used equipment drive
The YSU softball team hopes to collect 2,010 pieces of used softball and baseball equipment for
Cliff Lee helps Cleveland snap 3-game skid
He allowed just four hits in 6 2‚Ñ3 innings of the Indians’ 2-1 win over Oakland. OAKLAND, Calif.
Penguins’ loss to Flyers is costly
Sunday’s 2-0 defeat cost Pittsburgh the No. 1 seed into the playoffs. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Martin
Chaney sweeps East in baseball; Warren JFK wins in softball
STRUTHERS — Francisco Morales pitched a complete-game four-hitter, leading Chaney High over East,
Snell, Pirates roll past Marlins, 9-2
Snell struck out 10 in six innings and Xavier Nady homered. MIAMI (AP) — Ian Snell got it done on
Exactly which Democrat should get out?
Opinion: Here’s a statement you’re hearing all over the place: one of the Democratic presidential candidates
YSU group joins organ donor drive
The students have registered more than half of their goal of 8,169 organ donors. YOUNGSTOWN —
Austintown board seeks input from public on open enrollment
Accepting 200 pupils would generate $1.1 million per year for the district. AUSTINTOWN — Aware
Oh, baby! Families flock to see farm animals
The Vindicator/Daniel C. Britt MOO-VE OVER HERE: Olexa Benofsky, 8, of Lowelville, reaches out to
Endangered falcons return to roost downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s ... back up a little bit. It’s
Bishop to speak at JCC
Bishop to speak at JCC YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Union at Brentwood will vote on new pact
YOUNGSTOWN — Union workers at Brentwood Originals will vote on a new contract at 6 p.m. today at
Warren takes steps to reduce false alarms
The police chief says he doesn’t think that imposing fines will decrease the number of false
NHL playoffs Penguins vs. Ottawa
Wednesday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. April 14:
Two males hospitalized after Saturday shooting on East Side
The hospital is not releasing the conditions of the victims. YOUNGSTOWN — A teenager and a 20-
Pa. community mourns loss of 10 in house fire
Funeral services are scheduled for this afternoon. BROCKWAY, Pa. (AP) — Five closed coffins
The NCAA Championship (9 p.m., CBS): It’s college basketball’s biggest night of the year
The NCAA Championship (9 p.m., CBS): It’s college basketball’s biggest night of the year as March
War Pass loses, but set for Derby
Trainer Nick Zito said his horse was second, but it was just like a win. NEW YORK (AP) — Team Zito
Dogged band of protesters fights Britain’s TV tax
To watch TV in Britain, you need a license, and you need to pay for it. TOTTON, England —
A tortured interpretation
Editorial: A tortured interpretation In dozens of speeches, President Bush has said that he has no greater
U.S. Marshals: Most Wanted
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Antonio D. Cleveland Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
NHL Roundup: Sunday’s other games
Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 1 DETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom scored twice to lift Detroit over Chicago.
Attacks kill U.S. soldiers as fighting intensifies
A curfew remains in effect in Sadr City but has been lifted in the rest of Baghdad. BAGHDAD (AP) —
Area News Digest: Packard league meets April 16
AREA Packard league meets April 16 WARREN — The Packard Electric Ladies Golf League’s annual Get
Young Rahal wins first IRL race
Graham Rahal held off Helio Castroneves to make Bobby Rahal a proud papa. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Bad afternoon for YSU softball
The Penguins were routed 17-2 by UIC which swept the three-game series. CANFIELD — It was not
School program halts kids’ weight gain
There are still plenty of overweight children in elementary schools. NEW YORK (AP) — Five
What is killing Valley youth?
Homicides, crashes rank as top causes in Mahoning Co. YOUNGSTOWN — The most deadly times in the
Medicine mix-ups hurt 1 in 15 hospitalized kids, study says dozen US hospitals shows
CHICAGO (AP) — Medicine mix-ups, accidental overdoses and bad drug reactions harm roughly one out of
Family, friends and foe eulogize Heston as man with strong character
The Academy Award- winning actor was known as a fierce advocate of gun ownership. LOS ANGELES (AP)
‘Talents’ is latest in celeb contests
Want to see Danny Bonaduce on a unicycle? Tune in. And you thought you’d seen celebrities do
Wife clashes with just one son
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 21 years. We have two sons, “Sam,” age 13, and
Today is Monday, April 7, the 98th day of 2008. There are 268 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, April 7, the 98th day of 2008. There are 268 days left in the year. On this date in
Love will miss his first Masters
He failed to win at Houston and his streak of 70 straight majors will end. HUMBLE, Texas (AP) —
Great idea — for people who don’t need bathroom breaks
Opinion: Great idea — for people who don’t need bathroom breaks EDITOR: I really enjoy watching college
Reviving a driving force
Houses occupied by young people and seniors once lined the streets around the North Avenue facility.
Baseball Linescores Saturday
BASEBALL LINESCORES SATURDAY CHANEY 14, EAST 4 East11200—446 Chaney112(10)x—1483 Luis Charriez
Britain: The ruling party in Zimbabwe
BRITAIN The Independent, London, April 1: The silence from the ruling party in Zimbabwe could mean
Report: Goals remain far off
The report credited improved security to help from Sunnis and a truce by a Shiite militia.
Stanford beats UConn, Tennessee edges LSU
The Cardinal and Lady Vols advance to the national title game Tuesday. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Candice
Rural communities hit hard by foreclosures, too
It’s not just the cities and booming suburbs that have been affected. MERCED, Calif. (AP) — The
Use vinegar to remove tea stains from cups and pots
Dear Heloise: I make tea every morning using a pot, and it creates a residue on the pot and in the
Mahoning County: Child deaths
CHILD DEATHS Of the 31 children between birth and age 17 who died in 2006, 16 were white and 15
Clinton’s senior strategist leaves her campaign
Clinton’s senior strategist leaves her campaign ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mark Penn, the pollster and
“Here was a man who understood nonviolence at a depth that I had never known before.”
“Here was a man who understood nonviolence at a depth that I had never known before.” C.T. Vivian
This little piggy gets visit from thousands
This little piggy gets visit from thousands kThousands of young people and their families visited
Peregrine falcons return to Ohio
PEREGRINE FALCONS Facts Peregrine falcons have returned to Ohio, including a pair nesting on top
In financial market, it’s buyer beware
Annuity fraud is on the rise as the multibillion-dollar annuity market grows. MILWAUKEE — On
Columbiana County divorces
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Paula Crum, 320 E. 4th St. Salem, v. Terry Crum, 3442 state
Earmarks that say oink
Earmarks that say oink Scripps Howard News Service: Last fall, the newly ascendant congressional
Fast Facts: Animals & agriculture
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield hosted the 16th annual animal baby shower Sunday. The
Region news digest: Younger’s offers sports and games for all ages
REGION Younger’s offers sports and games for all ages CORTLAND — Pamela Younger has opened
Parties try to force al-Sadr to disband militia
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s major Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish parties have closed ranks to force anti-
Organ donation: Facts and figures
ORGAN DONATION Facts and figures People can register by visiting www.donatelifeohio.org, or when
Guidelines
Guidelines Open enrollment These are the proposed guidelines for Austintown’s open enrollment
TODAY
TODAY 1:30 p.m. (FSN Pitt) Baseball: Cubs at Pirates. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) Baseball: Rays at Yankees.
NBA Roundup: Sunday’s games
Mavericks 105, Suns 98 PHOENIX — Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points as Dallas rallied from a 13-point
Controlled chaos: Memphis’ speed awaits Kansas
Memphis’ speed awaits Kansas Dribble drive motion has powered the Tigers to the title game.
Ochoa cruises to 5-shot victory in Nabisco event
It was her third win this year and her second career major victory. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) —
Coaches recall the early years at Kansas
John Calipari dished out food and Bill Self made sure the players were relaxed. SAN ANTONIO (AP) —
Vindy.com News Podcast for April 7, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, April 7, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Russian captures Sony Open crown
Nikolay Davydenko beat Rafael Nadal in the tournament final. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Nikolay
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Niles City School District in association with the Ohio School Facilities
Worth a Look: Area activities are open to the public
cARD/BINGO PARTIES X St. James Altar and Rosary Society will have its 52nd spring card and bingo
NASCAR Sprint Cup results
NASCAR Sprint Cup Samsung 500 Results Sunday At Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games American League Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 3 Toronto 10, Boston 2 Minnesota
Births: St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Misty Conrad, East Liverpool, boy, April 5. Lanai and
Three out of four executives said in a survey that they would be comfortable looking for a new job
Three out of four executives said in a survey that they would be comfortable looking for a new job
MLB Roundup: Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 4 TORONTO — Frank Thomas broke a fifth-inning tie with his
Escaped Pa. prisoner is captured
The killer escaped from a western Pennsylvania prison in a trash can. GIRARD, Pa. (AP) — A killer
Penguins wrap up second week
The YSU football team is a little banged up after two weeks of spring practice. YOUNGSTOWN —
Jet fuel prices spark turboprop comeback
Operating efficiency trumps passenger comfort for regional airlines. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — As
Neville buys La. home
Neville buys La. home NEW ORLEANS — Aaron Neville is finally coming home to New Orleans — almost.
Democracy a dirty word around the world
Opinion: Freedom, President Bush likes to say, “is a gift of the almighty.” But much of the world now
McCain’s right on housing crisis
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Hurling a compliment at Barack Obama in the hope of wounding him, Hillary Clinton’s
U.S. investigates luxury spending by workers at Veterans Affairs
Agency staff charged $2.6B last year to their government credit cards. WASHINGTON (AP) — Veterans
Coach search begins
The process of hiring a new women’s basketball coach at Youngstown State is under way. Friday was