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KSU cuts tuition for western Pa., W.Va. students
Kent State University is reducing tuition this fall by more than $6,000 annually for residents of Western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia when they attend one of its regional campuses.
Lecture Thursday on 21st century environmental challenges
Youngstown State University professor Lauren Schroeder Ph.D. will present Environmental Issues of the 21st Century at a meeting of the Youngstown Area Chapter of United Nations Association at 7 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Wick Avenue.
Columbiana man surrenders after 3-hour standoff with police
A city man was to be charged with aggravated menacing following a roughly three-hour standoff with police.
Fires tonight in Trumbull, Columbiana counties
Firefighters responded to two fires tonight, one in Trumbull County and another in Columbiana County.
Autopsy set on man found floating in Monongahela River
Autopsy set for man found floating in W.Pa. river
Warren police seek help in solving homicide
Warren police are asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide that occurred at about nine
Gardner-Frease wedding plans announced
Boardman John and Margaret Gardner of 6171 West Blvd. are announcing the engagement of their
Church chosen for Greene-Gault October wedding
WARREN The engagement of Jessica Dyan Greene, 1525 Woodhill Circle, Warren, and Glenn Artie Gault,
Miss Jordon, Mr. Brosko plan autumn wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Announcement is being made of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Chelsea Jordon
Wedding planned by Melissa Conti and Michael Cox
NEW CASTLE, Pa. Frank and Julia Conti, 1024 Summit St., are announcing the engagement of their
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Long-ago affair can be worked through
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 64-year-old woman, and my husband is 65. We
HELOISE: Cutting college shopping expenses
Dear Heloise: I have a couple of ways to cut down on college shopping expenses. Towels are
Redshirt freshman Pace has heat to be a bruiser
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown After Torrian Pace’s dominant performance in
IN FOCUS: Daffodils in bloom at Lake Newport
By WILLIAM D. LEWIS photo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Chris Leeper, a Canfield artist and frequent
Ex-Marine urges bone-marrow donation
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LISBON James H. Seidler became a bone-marrow donor in
Young Penguins keep maturing on diamond
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Youngstown State University softball coach Brian
Web classes could help retention in Austintown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Specialized online courses could be an incentive
Struthers span viewed as bridge to growth
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A bridge project that will make the
Demolition improves Salem neighborhoods
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The house at 644 E. Fourth St. did not go down
Duke, Butler excel in class
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Yes, it’s a matchup pitting a cute bulldog against a devil,
Tribe’s goal: respectability
Associated Press CHICAGO The large sign outside proudly declares U.S. Cellular Field the “Home
Posters sought for open house at library
Staff report hubbard Hubbard-area children of all ages are invited to submit posters on why they
Years Ago
Today is Monday, April 5, the 95th day of 2010. There are 270 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The top five concert tours for last week, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
The top five concert tours for last week, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the
Judge orders impact study at site
Associated Press GETTYSBURG, Pa. Lovers of modern architecture have won a round in their fight
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
SATURDAY SOFTBALL Malvern 11-9, Sebring 0-6 SEBRING In the first game, Lindsey Liebhart, Emily
Human sacrifice on rise in Uganda
Associated Press JINJA, Uganda Caroline Aya was playing in front of her house in January when a
British protest planned visit of pope
Associated Press LONDON Protests are growing against Pope Benedict XVI’s planned trip to
People in Afghanistan remain wary
Opinion: MARJA, Afghanistan Mike Mullen, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, was sitting cross-
Tiger arrives; Masters’ calm takes a rest
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. Tiger Woods arrived without warning on a lazy Sunday afternoon at
Tina Fey and Steve Carell hit the town in ‘Date Night’
Associated Press NEW YORK Thursday nights on NBC, Tina Fey is Liz Lemon and Steve Carell is
nba roundup | Sunday’s other games
Spurs 100, Lakers 81 LOS ANGELES The San Antonio Spurs want to do everything they can to avoid
White supremacists: Slaying was ‘war’
Associated Press VENTERSDORP, S. Africa Followers of one of South Africa’s most notorious white
NET POSITIVES
Putting a wrap on ’09-10 season My colleague, Tom Williams, recently went through a very difficult
Tommy Castro: Keeping it fresh
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com “Keep it fresh” is a term that blues guitarist Tommy
HELOISE: Have doves? Let us know
Dear Readers: Did you know that what many people call white “doves” are actually domestic homing
13 winning poets from Valley to be honored, their works displayed
Staff report Youngstown Thirteen local poets have been named winners in a National Poetry Month
Ignoring threats at our own risk
Opinion: Ignoring threats at our own risk T o someone who has come to greatly appreciate the natural
Redneck Revival
Country singer Gretchen Wilson aims for a return to the top Associated Press LEBANON, Tenn.
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable as South you hold: xK Q J 10 6 5 2 u9 5
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ore. suspects returning for car make arrest easy MEDFORD, Oregon The people who
Historic corner store
STORY AND PHOTOS BY LISA-ANN ISHIHARA lishihara@vindy.com Salem The Greenford Cupboard is a
TCM to broadcast Motown movies
McClatchy-Tribune Turner Classic Movies plans to salute the music of Motown with an all-night film
White House braces jobless for slow rebound
Associated Press WASHINGTON Buoyed by good news on the jobs front, the White House claimed
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
It’s become soooo annoying
Opinion: It’s become soooo annoying Asbury Park (N.J.) Press: Does anyone recall the Census being this
1. INDIA
Opinion: 1. INDIA The Hindu, New Delhi, March 30: The twin bomb blasts in Moscow’s crowded metro that
Filming to begin on movie focusing on Soap Box Derby
Associated Press AKRON Filming begins Wednesday on a movie about the All-American Soap Box Derby
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., administration building,
Campbell hits 300 with YSU victory
CANFIELD Youngstown State senior Cheryl Cale struck out five batters and scattered seven hits in a
Kim wins in PGA playoff
Associated Press HOUSTON Meet the new Anthony Kim. Shrugging off a bad putt on the 72nd hole,
Man charged with domestic violence
Staff report youngstown Police charged Michael Gordon, 36, of the 200 block of East Boston with
Breast- feeding saves lives, money, study says
Associated Press CHICAGO The lives of nearly 900 babies would be saved each year, along with
LAPD: 4 men at restaurant were ‘targeted’
Los Angeles Times VALLEY VILLAGE, California The four people killed at a San Fernando Valley,
NHL roundup | Sunday’s games
Blackhawks 4, Flames 1 CHICAGO Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and Chicago beat Calgary
SATURDAY’S RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS SOFTBALL LINESCORES MALVERN 11, SEBRING 0 Malvern1200008—11111
As usage falls, water rates rise
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine The grim economy is hitting some consumers in the wallet in
Bucs, Dodgers get beautiful day
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Los Angeles Dodgers got a big surprise upon arriving in
Suicide bombers kill 42
Associated Press BAGHDAD Suicide attackers detonated three car bombs in quick succession near
Tseng holds off Pettersen for LPGA Kraft triumph
Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. The only time all day that Yani Tseng wasn’t in control
Roddick captures Key Biscayne title
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Andy Roddick’s softest shots made the biggest impact Sunday.
James misses at end of chippy loss to Celts
Associated Press BOSTON The Cleveland Cavaliers had already erased a 22-point deficit when
Mad hats embellish NYC Easter Parade
Associated Press NEW YORK Rosemary Ponzo came to the Easter parade decked out as Judy Garland
McNabb traded to Redskins
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Donovan McNabb is changing uniforms but staying in the NFC East.
Web chats point to links with al-Qaida, Indonesia
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia It plays out like any ordinary chat between friends on
Stimulus funds spruce up Ohio neighborhoods
Associated Press NEWARK, Ohio Ohio cities are using federal stimulus money to knock down or