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VIDEO| Pedestrian killed when cars collide
Pedestrian killed when pinned after cars collide YOUNGSTOWN — City police said a woman walking
City school board will fight to keep Coitsville in the district
City school board will fight to keep Coitsville in the district YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City
East Liverpool woman dies in traffic accident
East Liverpool woman dies in traffic accident EAST LIVERPOOL — The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State
Airport gets $962K fed grant to improve safety
Airport gets $962K fed grant to improve safety VIENNA — The Federal Aviation Administration has
YPD to probe its role in botched murder case
YOUNGSTOWN —The city police department will conduct an investigation into allegations that it may
Major transportation projects announced by ODOT
AKRON — With a $10 million price tag, the rehabilitation of the bridges on U.S. routes 62 and 422 is
Warren plant says it will close June 6
WARREN — The slowdown in the housing industry has claimed another victim —Golden Aluminum
History club has children’s event set for Saturday
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center will have its Children’s History Club from noon to 3
Authorities investigate Cortland crossbow death
CORTLAND – Police believe a 40-year-old man used a crossbow to commit suicide. The department said
Columbiana historical group plans April 16 dinner meeting
LISBON — The Columbiana County Historical Association will have a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. April
Calendar Tea scheduled at Victory Lutheran
YOUNGSTOWN — Victory Lutheran Church’s LWM/Ladies Guild and Thrivent chapter 30779 will host their
Bowl for a Cure to fund pancreatic cancer studies
WARREN — PanCAN, an organization that supports pancreatic cancer research, will host its Third
Jesus’ Helping Hands prepares for Spring Tea
LIBERTY — Jesus’ Helping Hands Ministry, a service group of women at Liberty Presbyterian Church,
Annual fashion show will benefit animal welfare
BROOKFIELD — “Casino Royale” is the theme of the 24h Annual Fashion Show of the Animal Welfare
Junior League plans Candidate’s Tea
YOUNGSTOWN — Junior League of Youngstown will host its annual Candidate’s Tea from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
LOUIE TODAY: Vindy editor; Rabbi Kula and the Pope
A rabbi will give a Jewish perspective on the Pope's upcoming visit to the U.S..
Boardman’s big innings too much for Poland, 9-3
The Spartans are trying to bounce back from last year’s 10-15 season. BOARDMAN — Big innings
Canfield topples Salem, Campbell pulls past Niles
Springfield’s Todd Kibby struck out 13 in a one-hitter against Columbiana. SALEM — Andrew Zunic
Mang: Valley has terrific athletes — and officials
The longtime official owes his success to those who came before him. BOARDMAN – After spending
Thunder trying to move forward
But the final play from Saturday’s loss is still stinging. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley
YSU’s Vukovic is named Horizon’s top pitcher
Three Penguin throwers qualified for the regional meet. INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State sophomore
Pens prepare for Senators rematch
Ottawa eliminated Pittsburgh in five games last spring. PITTSBURGH (AP) — This isn’t 2007 for the
Uh-oh: Back bothers LeBron
The Cavs are hoping a few days of rest will help James heal. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — While his
Bucs can’t come back, lose opener
The Pirates have dropped their last four home openers. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chuck Tanner couldn’t do
Judge frees murder suspect
Youngstown police switched shell casings from another crime to build their case, prosecutors said.
Dann aide on leave amid probe
Two workers have filed sexual harassment complaints against the administrator from Liberty.
Judge OKs funds for family of arson victims
It would be ‘fraudulent’ to give the money to just two of the four Crawford children, the judge
Purse snatchings hit 2 suburbs
Liberty and Boardman police are investigating similar tactics in the crimes. LIBERTY —
Police probe fatal shooting
AUSTINTOWN — Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a 22-year-old Youngstown man
Board OKs contracts for Struthers stadium
Work on the renovation project is expected to begin around April 25. STRUTHERS — The board of
Cost of razing Rayen is less
Building demolition bids continue to come in well below cost estimates. YOUNGSTOWN — The cost
Changing face of midwives
Profession gains new popularity Three Valley midwives are affiliated with doctors and deliver
‘Osage’ playwright, Dylan win Pulitzers
‘Osage’ playwright, Dylan win Pulitzers NEW YORK — Tracy Letts has won the Pulitzer Prize for
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP | Monday’s games
Struthers 16, Howland 1 STRUTHERS — A 10-run third inning did enough damage to eventually end the
NOTEBOOK | Masters
Remembering Virginia Tech community: With his school’s logo on his shirt, cap and golf bag, Drew
YSU softball equipment drive
YSU softball equipment drive The Youngstown State softball team will hold a used equipment drive
Kansas is clutch in OT victory
The Jayhawks pulled away from Memphis for a 75-68 win. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — So patient for 20 years,
NOTEBOOK
Foul shooting not a problem for Tigers: The Memphis Tigers reached the finals of the NCAA tournament
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Michelle Flores and Jose L. Pagan Jr., Youngstown,
NATION
NATION Airline skycaps awarded $325K over lost tips BOSTON A federal jury has awarded $325,000
“Idol Gives Back” (8 p.m., Fox): “American Idol” brings out Miley Cyrus, Eli
“Idol Gives Back” (8 p.m., Fox): “American Idol” brings out Miley Cyrus, Eli Manning, Snoop Dogg and
Study links less sleep to obesity in 3-year-olds
Infants and toddlers need at least 12 hours of sleep per day, experts say. CHICAGO (AP) — When the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Library trustees, 6 p.m., library meeting room. Boardman Township
BASEBALL LINESCORES MONDAY MOONEY 11, FITCH 5
BASEBALL LINESCORES MONDAY MOONEY 11, FITCH 5 Fitch4001000—562 Mooney0221600—11105 Meese,
JACCI NAPLES JEFFREY KLEIN
JACCI NAPLES JEFFREY KLEIN X CHARLESTON, S.C. — Jacci Lyn Naples and Jeffrey Clayton Klein were
Indiana freshman Gordon opts for NBA draft
The Big 10’s leading scorer is projected as a Top 10 selection. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana
Raise the level of politcal discourse
Opinion: In Abraham Lincoln’s first Inaugural Address, the 16th president appealed to the “better angels of
As deadline nears, Yahoo seeks new Microsoft deal
Microsoft said Yahoo has until April 26 to accept its offer without a hostile takeover. SEATTLE
Canada fuels boom at U.S. resort
Canadians snap up vacation homes in the U.S. as the value of the dollar falls. OROVILLE, Wash.
Celebrities come out for ‘Idol Gives Back’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “American Idol” — and just about everyone else in Hollywood — was in a very
Future moms finding more flirtatious fashions
Comfort should be the first consideration during pregnancy. There’s a decidedly new trend
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard M. Gilbey, 35, of 10520 Lisbon Road, Canfield, and
Alma Powell writes about dropout prevention
Dear Annie: Every 29 seconds, another student drops out of the U.S. public school system. Before
Senior classes are obsolete
Not a single senior made the All-America team. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — When Dave Odom came to the
40 years after riots, violence still reigns in Youngstown
Editorial: Forty years ago this week, National Guard tanks rumbled onto the streets of Youngstown to quell
Bone-dry conditions not likely for Masters
But no one is sure what to expect with this week’s weather. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — There was a buzz
Candice, Candace key women’s final
Candice, Candace key women’s final The best players at Stanford and Tennessee have known each
Average gasoline price increases 3.6 cents
NEW YORK (AP) — Gas prices rose further into record territory Monday, pulled higher by resurgent oil
Newest safety measures hailed for saving driver
Rookie Michael McDowell survived a serious wreck at Texas Motor Speedway. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
SHAUNA WILLIAMS KEVIN COLEMAN
SHAUNA WILLIAMS KEVIN COLEMAN X DURHAM, N.C. — The Rev. William Henderson officiated at 4:30 p.m.
LESLIE HAUGHT KENNETH ISER JR.
LESLIE HAUGHT KENNETH ISER JR. X YOUNGSTOWN — Kenneth Iser Jr. and his bride, the former Leslie
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
X Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 April 16 at DeMarco’s on
Carrie Underwood coming to Chevy
YOUNGSTOWN — Country-pop singer Carrie Underwood is coming to Chevrolet Centre on June 11, with
Groups seek used baseball gear for kids
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s softball team, YSU Recycling, YSU re:Create and community
Amaranth installs its new officers
Amaranth installs its new officers SALEM — Faith Court Order of Amaranth installed its officers
Bush forces vote on free trade agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is getting a controversial U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement from
Ballet meets hip-hop with ‘Big’
The work is a play on the contrasts between ballet and hip-hop. ATLANTA — For the past few
Libraries are bound to please variety of people
Dear Heloise: I would like to tell the other side of the library story. (The reader complained about
2007 called ‘worst year ever’ for U.S. airlines
More bags were lost, more passengers were bumped and more consumers complained. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Brentwood workers ratify 4-year contract
The new pact ends Local 1-598’s strike against the pillow manufacturer, which began March 7.
Iran is crucial to any Iraq solution
Opinion: It’s too bad Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker have to schlepp all the way from
A commitment to free trade
A commitment to free trade Scripps Howard News Service: President Bush has sent the U.S.-Colombia
Authorities take 400-plus children into state custody
‘Once you go into the compound, you don’t ever leave it,’ a wife of the alleged leader said.
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown Felony warrants are the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
Suit: Man given diseased lungs
The recipient died of lung cancer six months after receiving the organs. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A
Efforts continue to end strike by GM supplier
GM is pressuring its supplier to settle the strike, a worker says. DETROIT (AP) — The CEO of
Drug awareness group plans Mahoning events
A prayer vigil and rally will be Friday; a Beaver police officer will speak April 18. NEW
EU OKs phones in flight
EU OKs phones in flight BRUSSELS, Belgium — You can use your cell phone in the skies over Europe
Canfield Foundation welcomes plans for expansion of library
The library will span the space between Main and Lisbon streets. CANFIELD — The announcement
Gastric bypass helps man become officer
The surgery helped Tom Dolan achieve his goal. CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — To fulfill his dream of
Plea deal in arson case
Plea deal in arson case LISBON — A Salem man has pleaded guilty to torching several cars in Salem.
Turning Technologies taps CFO as its new president
The technology company said splitting its leadership duties will help it grow. YOUNGSTOWN
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Stanford (35-3) vs. Tennessee (35-2) What: NCAA women’s basketball championship Where:
GAME TIME
Who: Thunder (1-1) at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (1-1) When: Friday, 7 p.m. Radio: WBBW-AM
Diocese appoints principal
The Boardman grad authored two research papers on school leadership. YOUNGSTOWN — The Diocese of
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Ottawa
Wednesday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. April 14:
Torch relay marred by protestors
Anti-Chinese demonstrators ignited protests across Paris. PARIS (AP) — Paris’ Olympic torch relay
Petraeus, Crocker face tough sell
The general last faced Congress in the fall, when the surge seemed to be working. WASHINGTON
More trouble for IRS security
A hacker could gain control of the IRS network, a Treasury watchdog says. WASHINGTON (AP) — One
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer. 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: UEFA Champions
Teenager excels at publishing
The Liberty High senior hopes to win a national competition this year. LIBERTY — For Max
Business and colleges share stake in Ohio’s future
Opinion: Business and colleges share stake in Ohio’s future EDITOR: A key element emphasized in the
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 0 Toronto 7, Boston 4 Baltimore 3,
MERCER RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS
MERCER RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS Steel-Block Late Models (30 laps): 1. Dennis Lunger ($2,000) 2.
MLB ROUNDUP | Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 7, Twins 4 CHICAGO — Joe Crede hit a tie-breaking grand slam to cap a
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League NY METS6-7Philadelphia HOUSTONEven-6St. Louis
AF2 STANDINGS
AF2 STANDINGS American Conference EastWLTPct.PFPA Manchester1001.0004539 Thunder110.5009878
Washington Post leads with six Pulitzer awards
The announcement was welcome news for the paper, which is buying out workers. NEW YORK (AP) — The
Ballroom dance club earns award
A Valley ballroom dancing chapter has received two prestigious rewards. YOUNGSTOWN — Thanks to
More NCAA ON C4
More NCAA ON C4 X Rick Pitino can see a class struggle playing out in college basketball between
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Out With the (Parker)12.605.603.60 Princess F (Spieth)9.005.60
Couple without power plans move
Sheriff’s sales are set for three buildings owned by the Hubbard landlord. BOARDMAN — A couple
Controversial call
Controversial call kMahoning Valley Thunder coach Mike Hold still isn’t happy about the last call
Canfield sets schedule for brush pickup
CANFIELD — The annual brush pickup program begins the week of April 21 in the northeast quadrant of
Warren bar owner pleads innocent to charges
WARREN — A 35-year-old bar owner who has had past run-ins with police pleaded innocent Monday to two
ATTORNEY GENERAL MARC DANN
ATTORNEY GENERAL MARC DANN Problem hires Since becoming attorney general in January 2007, Dann
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