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Deputy's home raided; guns, drug equipment seized
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County sheriff’s deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave pending
Warren chief's punishment on hold
WARREN — Saying he wants to make a “quick turnaround,” Warren’s safety-service director says he will
Stimulus money for federal building stirs debate over need
YOUNGSTOWN — The seven-year-old Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is one of
Canfield city and township in good shape, speakers say
CANFIELD — While many other communities are struggling to make ends meet, Canfield city and township
Scouts will clean up Mill Creek Park April 25
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Greater Western Reserve Council of the Boy Scouts of America are
VIDEO: Police identify dead man found in submerged SUV
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have confirmed that the city man found shot dead and left in an SUV in the
Man found dead in car in river was shot
YOUNGSTOWN — A dead man was found shot in the head inside his Chevrolet Suburban in the Mahoning
Warren police investigate house shooting
WARREN — Police are investigating a shooting incident in the city overnight. According to police
Jazz, health event at Chevrolet Centre Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is having a free jazz and preventive health care event at 4 p.m. Sunday
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS • The McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior
Hold wary of winless Iron
Expansion Milwaukee is seeking its first win in franchise history. YOUNGSTOWN — At one time,
Many seek help in faith, charities in tough times
Some Valley residents turn to religion to cope with economic uncertainty. YOUNGSTOWN — In
Earn $162.50 by investing in Ohio savings program
COLUMBUS — Want to earn an extra $162.50, just for stashing money away for a rainy day? That’s
NIELSEN’S RATING
Defenseman’s love of hockey keeps on growing The 6-foot-5 Avon Lake grad has a scholarship to
Chief given option to quit
The city’s safety-service director said no decision on punishment has been made. WARREN —
Patton is coming home to coach Swish
The Struthers native and former Youngstown Pride coach believes the Youngstown Swish of the almost-
Teens recuperate from gas well blast || 911 AUDIO
The teens don’t appear to have life-threatening injuries, a Hartford police officer said.
Tier Two takes two (contests): Lude, Davis key all-star wins
LISBON — For Western Reserve senior Justin Lude, the postseason basketball schedule is proving to be
YSU softball swept by Detroit, 11-2, 5-1
Three wins in the series pulled the Titans past the Penguins in the Horizon League standings.
SCOPE plans to offer free services
The SCOPE director said she still disagrees SCOPE was overpaid $90,000. WARREN — Trumbull County
Eye treatment may help young athletes
COLUMBIANA — If children who participate in sports would like to do so without wearing glasses or
Area boys compete in geography
The state winner gets a shot at a national title and a trip to the Galapagos Islands.
Why is $1.73M being spent on city's federal courts?
This 6-year-old federal courthouse and another, 14-year-old one, in downtown Youngstown are receiving a combined $1.73 million in federal stimulus package funds for energy efficiency programs. The city has requested $8 million from the stimulus bill to replace its 95-year-old municipal court, and has received nothing to date.
prep baseball Thursday’s games
Boardman 6, Harding 1 BOARDMAN — Kevin McCulloh pitched six strong innings and also added a double
GM plant worry leaves city on edge
DEFIANCE, Ohio (AP) — Bernie Shively steered his pickup truck around the union hall parking lot two
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL BOARDMAN 6, HARDING 1 Harding0001000—152 Boardman004200x—652
Mexico-U.S. group to address border issues
CUERNAVACA, Mexico (AP) — The U.S. and Mexico are creating a cross-border group to develop
golf roundup Thursday’s events
Kraft Nabisco RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Michelle Wie watched her 20-foot birdie putt roll into the
Today is Friday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2009. There are 272 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2009. There are 272 days left in the year. On this date in
G-20 leaders cooperate to rein in global crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will it all work? World leaders achieved the minimum at their London summit,
Child support workers face layoff
Grievances have been filed over the layoffs of union members. YOUNGSTOWN — Three Mahoning
Union official won’t step down
The union vice president said he’s filling in until Ivan Maldonado’s return. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Spouse addicted to painkillers
Dear Annie: I have been married 25 years. My health is not as good as it used to be and I am in
Learn from the mistakes in Iraq
Opinion: One of the pitfalls President Obama wants to avoid in Afghanistan is the gross waste of
Bleach solution can rid shower of mold and mildew
Dear Heloise: Can you please tell me how to get rid of shower-tile mold and scum? I have tried
House approves $3.6 trillion budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House approved a budget blueprint drawn to President
Great scholar of black history passes away
Opinion: I pay tribute to John Hope Franklin, the great black historian, in both senses of the term. He was a
Relay for Life
Relay for Life YOUNGSTOWN —The Youngstown Relay for Life begins today at 6 p.m. at Beeghly Center
Delphi, GM and auto task force to talk Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials from Delphi Corp. and its former parent General Motors Corp. will meet
“Friday Night Lights” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s time to focus on the future in the
“Friday Night Lights” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s time to focus on the future in the latest episode of
Indians and Pirates \ Thursday’s exhibition games
Cubs 9, Indians 8 MESA, Ariz. — Despite giving up a pair of home runs, Cubs starting pitcher Ryan
Performance of ‘Miss Julie’ at YSU sold out
YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday’s performance of “Miss Julie” at Youngstown State University is sold out, the
Good economic news excludes employment
WASHINGTON (AP) — New signs that the recession could be nearing a bottom emerged Thursday, as
Committee OKs sale of land in Trumbull County
The Cleveland Museum also owns land in two other Trumbull townships. WARREN — There are 293
Valley visit
Rotary exchange program gives Swedish reps a taste of area life “I went to Washington, D.C., and
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will it all work? World leaders achieved the minimum at their London summit,
WASHINGTON (AP) — Will it all work? World leaders achieved the minimum at their London summit,
Thunder insider News & notes
Aquaman: The burning question: Will Taz Wallace emerge from the giant inflated Thunder helmet during
Suton steps up for Michigan St.
DETROIT (AP) — Tom Izzo has screamed at Goran Suton more than any other Michigan State player the
Jury: Prof wrongly fired
Jury: Prof wrongly fired DENVER — A jury ruled Thursday that the University of Colorado wrongly
The General Services Administration is unclear what specific upgrades will occur at the courthouses.
The General Services Administration is unclear what specific upgrades will occur at the courthouses.
Move to Columbus by Ryan would have a domino effect
Opinion: As I wrote in my March 13 column, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is a top, or the top, candidate to run as Gov. Ted Strickland’s lieutenant governor next year.
Company town
Company town Defiance Facts about Defiance, Ohio: Location: About 50 miles southwest of Toledo
Blagojevich, five others indicted in corruption case
CHICAGO (AP) — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s plan to auction off President Barack Obama’s
Sequel is running on empty
‘FAST & FURIOUS’ Vin Diesel is the same guy here as always: the gravelly, low-key, beefy action
Midwest flooding takes toll on refugees
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — For some transplants to this quiet Plains city, last week’s feverish rush to hold
New York tea leaves have little to tell
Opinion: Republicans hoped to claim repudiation of President Barack Obama’s economic policies. Democrats were
End legal wrangling quickly, then execute killer Biros
Editorial: End legal wrangling quickly, then execute killer Biros Attorneys for convicted killer Kenneth
Pope may be right about condoms
Opinion: When Pope Benedict XVI commented last month that condom distribution isn’t helping, and may be
‘Fast & Furious’
‘Fast & Furious’ Grade: D Director: Justin Lin Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence
‘Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars’
‘Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars’ (Rockstar Games) for DS Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: M
Keri Hilson takes the mic with debut CD
She has co-written songs for several stars. NEW YORK — They say that good things come to those
dump the disk drive
dump the disk drive The familiar way to start up a video game — sticking a disk into a console or
Clay Aiken called a ’spectacular father’
Clay Aiken called a ’spectacular father’ WASHINGTON — Music producer David Foster sees nothing
De-escalating the drug war
De-escalating the drug war Los Angeles Times: For more than 30 years, New York’s draconian drug
‘ER’ ends 15-year run
HOLLYWOOD — The star of “ER” has always been the emergency room itself, and if you somehow forgot
Man accused of sexual assault at drive-through is free on bond
WARREN — Imad M. Elsayed, the Austintown man accused twice of sexually assaulting young women while
Pennsylvania man guilty in baby’s death
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania jury has convicted a 20-year-old man of third-degree
Two men sentenced in separate rape cases
Judges imposed lengthy prison terms on the two men who raped minors. YOUNGSTOWN — A 38-year-old
Overdose deaths surpass traffic fatalities
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Department of Health says drug overdoses now top car crashes as the leading
Taxpayers got a raw deal, former AIG chief contends
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who built insurance giant American International Group Inc. from a startup
Stocks extend 4-week rally; Dow ends day near 8,000
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors dived into stocks Thursday, extending a rally that gave the Dow Jones
Relay for Life to benefit from sale of sweets
Relay for Life to benefit from sale of sweets GIRARD — Girard City Survivors Relay for Life Team
Police: Mom drugged girl, 13, sought impregnation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania mother has been charged with giving her 13-year-old
Purpose Money employees report robbery
BOARDMAN — Two employees of a U.S. Route 224 check-cashing business reported being robbed. The
Mayor’s cousin faces charge
The felony charge stems from his reportedly spitting blood-filled saliva at a police officer.
Bevack takes helm at Home Savings
Also, a new senior vice president and chief lending officer has been hired. YOUNGSTOWN — Douglas
Gossage: an old-school showman
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Eddie Gossage figured his days working for Bruton Smith were about to end.
Dixon favored as IndyCar season starts
Everything seems to favor Scott Dixon in his bid to win a second straight IRL IndyCar Series
Stallworth case another challenge for the Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Free on bail but facing serious legal charges, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte
It always comes down to point guards
DETROIT (AP) — It’s the big men who draw the stares and cracks about the weather. It’s the high-
“I am absolutely confident that this meeting will reflect enormous consensus about the need to
“I am absolutely confident that this meeting will reflect enormous consensus about the need to work
track preview
track preview This weekend’s events COPE INVITATIONAL When: 4 p.m. today Where: Reilly
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
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Michelle Obama charms queen to abandon formal protocol
LONDON (AP) — Michelle Obama’s meeting with Queen Elizabeth II began with a handshake and ended in a
THE LAND \ Three parcels
The Natural Resources Assistance Council of the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments has
Husband convicted in bathtub drowning case
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of drowning his wife in a bathtub at their home has been
Game of hope \ At a glance
What: Game of Hope, a charity flag football game featuring area high school football coaches,
Former jailer found innocent of trying to smuggle drugs
LISBON — Smuggling drugs into Columbiana County Jail is a small but continuing problem. Even
Demjanjuk attorney files motion for stay
CLEVELAND (AP) — An attorney has filed motions in a United States immigration court seeking to stop
Class of 2009 finds challenging job hunt
David Maley left his internship at Lehman Brothers last summer figuring he would be back on Wall
Powerful storms bring turmoil to Southeast
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Another barrage of storms hit the Southeast on Thursday, bringing threats of
Lawrence Co. sting nets 25 arrests so far
Most of the arrests were in New Castle and Ellwood City. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Twenty-five people
G-20 SUMMIT
G-20 SUMMIT Highlights Leaders from the Group of 20 agreed on the following key points at their
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gerald T. Clark, legal age, of 442 Myrtle Ave., Youngstown,
Former Phantom ready for NCAA’s Frozen Four
MIAMI — Former Mahoning Valley Phantoms forward Alden Hirschfeld is getting set to play in college
Students get a kick out of classes
Instructors want to make the classes fun for the young students. Young students at St.
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7 P.M. 1st—Purse $9,100, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, F &
London police, G-20 protesters clash
LONDON (AP) — Police were out in force for the G-20 summit Thursday, swarming the east London
Salmonella probe moves to N.Y. pistachio plant
COMMACK, N.Y. (AP) — The investigation into a nationwide salmonella scare over pistachio nuts spread
Husted to run for secretary of state
The incumbent secretary of state is running for the U.S. Senate, not re-election. COLUMBUS —
prep softball Thursday’s games
Boardman 3, Ursuline 0 BOARDMAN — Alex DiDomenico tossed a three-hit shutout and Shannon Morrow
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD March 30 Theft:
It was incorrectly reported in a story on B1 of Thursday’s edition of The Vindicator that
It was incorrectly reported in a story on B1 of Thursday’s edition of The Vindicator that author
Ohio speed limit for trucks raised to 65 mph
COLUMBUS (AP) — A higher speed limit for trucks takes effect on Ohio interstate highways in 90 days
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Josh and Kellie Dobozi, Struthers, girl, April 1.
Driving with Dave Blaney
driving with Dave Blaney Last weekend: The Hartford native experienced the highs and lows of
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