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Ohio Supreme Court visits Columbiana County
LISBON — The Ohio Supreme Court took some time here to mix justice with education. The state’s
Murder trial under way for ’08 Youngstown South Side slaying
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection has begun for the trial of James A. Hudson Jr. in the Aug. 13, 2008,
Chicago-based firm to find economic development director for port authority
VIENNA — Western Reserve Port Authority approved hiring a Chicago company to find an economic
GM may skip $1B bond payment due to exchange offer
GM may skip $1B bond payment due to exchange offer
Columbiana commissioners promote courthouse restroom renovations
LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners today approved a contract with A&I of East Liverpool to
Warren man charged in drive-by shooting deaths
WARREN — The 22-year-old Warren man charged with complicity to murder in the drive-by shooting death
Are you missing a bike? Come to Struthers PD Saturday
STRUTHERS — Struthers Police Department is disposing of some 34 bicycles Saturday that have been
Mahoning Vets Council grave decoration committee meets Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — The grave decoration committee of the Mahoning County United Veterans Council is
Leetonia water system flushing program under way
LEETONIA — Leetonia Water Department is starting its 2009 water distribution system flushing
Section of Loveland Road in Youngstown closed indefinitely
YOUNGSTOWN — Loveland Road will be closed between Poland Avenue extending about 525 feet south
Cancer fundraiser set for Saturday in Hermitage’s Buhl Park
HERMITAGE, Pa. — The second annual oral cancer walk, “Walk and Rock for Oral Cancer,” will be
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, kitchen is open to the public
Pens feel the drive to inspire
Athletic leagues hope for grand slam with equipment collection. YOUNGSTOWN — The sun might
Officials defend need for development chief
With several entities already focused on economic development in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, is
Boardman family retools lifestyle to factor in joblessness
The Bishops spend a portion of each day searching the Internet for jobs. BOARDMAN — If neither
Federal League will not expand
On Tuesday, the Federal League decided it wasn’t in the league’s best interest to expand. Warren
New Valley unemployment data reinforce struggles many endure
Jerry Matuscak and James Kitchen are out of work, and so far, out of luck. Both men have tried to
Roaming the Arenas: Thunder linebacker Brandon Taylor
The former Albany Firebird has returned to the state of his birth.
Nicholson, defense plan to stay healthy
Last season, he missed at least half of the season with injuries. YOUNGSTOWN — A year ago
Austintown school cuts concern parents
AUSTINTOWN — The school board’s decision to eliminate 37 nonteaching jobs as a precautionary measure
Cavs win 94-82 for 2-0 lead in series
Detroit rallied from a 29-point deficit to seven in the fourth quarter. CLEVELAND (AP) — The
South Side house riddled with bullets
Arguments among relatives led to one woman’s being shot and one house shattered by more than 40
Pens take control of series with 3-1 victory
Pittsburgh can finish off the Flyers in Game 5 at home on Thursday night. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sid
Honoring the planet
Choffin biotechnology senior Alan Burns was among 60 juniors and seniors from the school participating in a litter pick up on Youngstown’s South Side during Tuesday's rainy weather in an early observance of today's Earth Day.
Homemade crust is money-saver
Dear Readers: Saving money is No. 1 on everyone’s mind these days, but you don’t necessarily have to
Is husband having homosexual affairs?
Dear Annie: I am 28 years old and very much in love with my husband of 11 months. “Mitch” is kind
Holocaust writing contest: Student winners
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation recognized winners
Business briefs
REGION Pishkur to speak at office managers’ meeting POLAND — Walter “Buzz” Pishkur, Forum
Sports in brief
ysu YSU game will be scrimmage YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State coach Jon Heacock said Friday’s
Taking good news about GM with a grain of salt
Editorial: Taking good news about GM with a grain of salt It was good to hear a General Motors official say
Health insurance is not medical care
Opinion: Much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I must report the shocking facts: Medical care is
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures”(9 p.m., PBS): On “Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures,”
Karstens, Sanchez lift Bucs past Florida
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Karstens picked up where Ross Ohlendorf left off. Pittsburgh’s pitchers are
‘AfPak’ poses a very real threat
Opinion: I am writing this column en route to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Of all the pressing foreign-policy
Salem annexation plan proceeds
The city may get federal funds to buy land north of the city. SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said
A wicked disease is striking Gulf War vets
Opinion: I had expected the three-volley salute, but still flinched when the soldiers fired their guns.
Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting; 2nd victim dies
WARREN — Police arrested a suspect on the same day the second victim died in a drive-by shooting
Bank stocks pull market higher on Geithner remarks
NEW YORK (AP) — Rising bank stocks pulled the market sharply higher Tuesday after Treasury Secretary
GM stands to get $5B more from U.S.; Chrysler, $500M
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. could get as much as $5 billion more in federal loans, and
Altmire talks of policy reforms
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Calling this congressional session important for health-care and energy-policy
Fed ‘stress tests’ harder on big regional banks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government’s “stress tests” of 19 large banks take a harsher view of loans
Woman ‘critical’ after 4-vehicle crash
BOARDMAN — One victim of an accident involving three cars and a pickup truck here remained in
Iraq vet visits martial-arts class
Martial arts kept the soldier’s mind and body sharp while serving in Iraq. Before enlisting in
Area officials seek energy deals
Girard and Struthers voters will consider whether to permit city officials to negotiate
TUESDAY LOTTERIES
TUESDAY LOTTERIES multistate Mega Millions, 5-24-37-47-52 Mega Ball, 6 OHIO Tuesday night:
Decision clears way for Biros execution
COLUMBUS — Ohio’s execution process is a flawed system that raises troubling concerns, but those
An inspirational message
Opinion: An inspirational message EDITOR: I attended the Ohio Cultural Alliance dinner meeting at Mt.
Mahoning puts skids on paving
Nine roads in eight townships covering 10 miles will be resurfaced. YOUNGSTOWN — Due to
Sports schedules, today and Thursday
TODAY 7 p.m. (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: Royals at Indians. 7 p.m. (VS) NHL Stanley Cup
Sports notices
BASEBALL Stark-Summit League — is accepting teams. Call (330) 499-3508. Northwestern Regional
Superintendent candidates to take questions at session
The talks will show how candidates can interact with the public. SALEM — Potential
Food giveaway
Food giveaway YOUNGSTOWN — “Feed the Need” food giveaway will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the
Blue Jackets can’t take advantage of home ice
COLUMBUS (AP) — Forget all that talk about a playoff series being a long haul. It’s been a sprint so
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 12, Baltimore 1 Oakland at New York, ppd., rain
Howard top defensive player
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — It’s a question Dwight Howard will never forget. Early this season, the
Advertising shifts to ho-hum Spam, Kool-Aid, stew
NEW YORK (AP) — The frill is gone. Companies are moving their ad dollars from gourmet or frivolous
Niles man arraigned on charges of felonious assault in shooting
The man who was shot is in serious condition. NILES — A 20-year-old Niles man was arraigned in
Sizemore helps Indians survive
CLEVELAND (AP) — Grady Sizemore hit a three-run homer and the Cleveland Indians turned double plays
NEW YORK (AP) — The frill is gone.
NEW YORK (AP) — The frill is gone. Companies are moving their ad dollars from gourmet or frivolous
Women’s basketball offers 4 choices for summer camp
The Youngstown State women’s basketball program will sponsor four options for campers wishing to
Correction
An item in the Local Digest in Tuesday’s Vindicator gave the wrong date for a Lawrence County Animal
Men golfers are ready for Horizon
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s golf team can be summed up in one word, young. This season
Dale Jr., Mears placed on probation for 6 races
NASCAR’s more relaxed attitude about driver behavior extends only so far, as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and
Mahoning county 2009 road resurfacing program
Portions of the following Mahoning County roads will be resurfaced this year: New Road from Turner
Cops: Man targeted women on Craigslist
BOSTON (AP) — Philip Markoff seemed to have a good life: The handsome, clean-cut, 23-year-old
No way to build a railroad
No way to build a railroad Los Angeles Times: High-speed rail networks might very well be the
Turnberry lengthens for this year’s British Open
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — Organizers of the British Open at Turnberry have lengthened the course by
Geithner: Banks still in distress
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s banks are still broken despite all their bailout billions, Treasury
contact information | Where to get help
Information distributed Tuesday at a workshop, “Working on Solutions to Sexual Assault Crimes,”
Pedestrian bridge over I-680 closed for now
YOUNGSTOWN — Recent criminal activity on the pedestrian bridge over Interstate 680 at Elberen Street
Court tackles legality of strip-searching students
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court gave a skeptical hearing Tuesday to lawyers who were urging a rule
Obama open to torture-memos investigation
WASHINGTON — Widening an explosive debate on torture, President Barack Obama on Tuesday opened the
Softball team splits twinbill with Akron
CANFIELD — Youngstown State’s softball team put together a classic victory Tuesday in the opening
Songbird draws crowds to western Ohio
ROCKFORD, Ohio (AP) — A rare bird hardly ever seen in Ohio is drawing a crowd. About 40 people,
Tennis teams to compete in league championships
YOUNGSTOWN — The men’s and women’s tennis teams will travel this weekend to Indianapolis to play in
Man charged with trying to burn school
Man charged with trying to burn school staff report BOARDMAN — A West Boulevard man has been
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “It’s a huge honor for me, but more importantly I hope it really validates the idea that this is a
Workshop details how agencies help victims of sexual-assault crimes
YOUNGSTOWN — Two services locally provided aren’t generally on people’s radar. Ellen Taylor,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 5:30 p.m., 14110 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson.
‘Castle’ keeps viewers guessing about duo
NEW YORK — Despite evidence to the contrary, “Castle” isn’t a police procedural. It’s not a
CSB honors those who took in baby in need of a home
The 32-year-old Warren woman changed her life drastically to take custody of her cousin’s daughter.
Bye-bye Braylon? Browns eye WR Crabtree
Texas Tech’s two-time Biletnikoff winner said he’d love to play in Cleveland. CLEVELAND —
Skinny-up your fattening faves
Sooner or later those stick-to-your-ribs meals will show up on the scales. We all have our
Leno plans free show for workers laid off from DHL
Leno plans free show for workers laid off from DHL WILMINGTON, Ohio — Jay Leno is planning another
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
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Talk session for women set at Cornersburg church
Talk session for women set at Cornersburg church YOUNGSTOWN — Solid Rock Interdenominational
Three in race to lead Mahoning Democrats
The party’s precinct committee members will vote Monday on a new chairman and treasurer.
Couple pleads innocent in son’s death
YOUNGSTOWN — A Minerva couple has pleaded innocent to charges they face in the death of their 2
Will new California gold rush pan out?
COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — There’s still gold in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, and a new rush is
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Balale, 29, of 429 Tenney Ave., Campbell, and
ISSUES | May 5 primary
The following issues will be on the May 5 primary ballot: MAHONING COUNTY Beloit: A 6-mill
Speaker to tell governments, school districts how to reinvent themselves
NILES — A national government- reform speaker will discuss ways local governments and school
Poland/Boardman police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND April 15
Preparing whole chicken can save you lots of money
The cook with the proper know-how can cut up the chicken properly and use every part in dishes.
NKRC Golf Classic set at Trumbull club
WARREN — Golfers throughout Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are invited to participate in
NUTRITION ON A BUDGET
These recipes combine nutrition and smart shopping to do the body — and the wallet — good.
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2009. There are 253 days left in the year. On this
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Tweeting has made minutia important
Opinion: What am I doing right now? If you must know, I’m staring at the computer screen, toggling between
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults tuesday 1st—D’ Springs (Feliciano)14.002.802.40 Smart Prospect
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