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Austintown toddler dies tonight

A township man is jailed on safety forces’ suspicion that he abused his girlfriend’s 1-year-old daughter, who died tonight of her injuries, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office.

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Clarett to meet with judge on Wednesday

Former Ohio State football player Maurice Clarett is in county jail and awaiting a judge’s decision

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SUV driver survives 30-foot drop onto train tracks

SUV driver survives 30-foot drop


Feds reject tolls on I-80 in Pa.

Feds reject state plan to toll I-80


Business software maker CA to cut 1,000 jobs

Business software maker CA to cut 1,000 jobs


Births among older moms rises in U.S.

Births among older moms rises in U.S.


More than 130 Pa. workers laid off after plant closure

130 Pa. workers laid off


Gov. Rendell to speak about Pa. plans for 1-80 tolls

I-80 tolls plan for Pa.


Family reunited with infant pulled from Haiti rubble

Family reunited with infant pulled from Haiti rubble


Choi, Kuchar join Tiger for 1:42 p.m. tee time at Augusta

Tiger tee time 1:42 p.m. Thursday


Pa. state trooper shoots pitbull

Pa. state trooper shoots pitbull


Pa. gubernatorial candidates report on fundraising

Pa. gubernatorial candidates report on fundraising


County addresses bad section of Ohltown Road

One of Mahoning County’s most pothole-rutted sections of road got a facelift this week. Crews from


Austintown authorities investigate injuries to 1-year-old

A township man is jailed on safety forces’ suspicion that he abused his girlfriend’s 1-year-old


Job openings rise in several factors in February

Job openings rise


Pa. court nixes food stamps for man's service dog

No food stamps for dog


Ohio court rejects death delay for teen's killer

Ohio court rejects death delay for teen's killer


Columbus latest city to ban texting while driving

No texting while driving in Columbus


25 dead in W.Va. coal mine blast

25 dead in coal mine blast


Study: Ohioans wait the longest for disability hearings

Disability hearings


Ohioans advised to check insurance for sewer backup coverage

Sewer backup coverage


Ohio woman dies in spat over Easter attire

Woman dies in spat over Easter attire


Cleveland police mistake dead woman for deer

Cleveland cops


Trash, treasure sale in Poland


Black Nurses plan scholarship brunch

Black Nurses plan scholarship brunch HUBBARD Youngstown-Warren Black Nurses Association will


HELOISE: Visiting a patient? Please be courteous

Dear Heloise: I volunteer at a hospital and have a few hints that might make visiting easier.


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: 'Thomas'; and mom: The bond is strong

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: After four years, I finally got engaged to “Thomas.”


SO CLOSE || duke 61, butler 59

duke 61, butler 59 Horizon champions just short Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Life is never


City’s Stambaugh Golf Course to reopen

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city-owned Henry Stambaugh Golf Course,


Probe of probate worker begins

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An employee of the Mahoning County Probate


Tribe blanked in opener, 6-0

By PAUL HOYNES The Plain Dealer CHICAGO For the second time in five years, Jake Westbrook


Pirates trounce LA in game one

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Garrett Jones endured 12 patience-trying seasons in organized


Funds found for study on fusing courts

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A feasibility study on consolidation of


Tiger talks, but reveals little in media session

Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. While acknowledging he made some “incredibly poor decisions” in


Rakes accused of taking his wife hostage

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Clarence Rakes, who has an extensive


Trial set for woman in stabbing of grandmother

Staff report WARREN Crystal Goodrich of Leavittsburg is scheduled to go on trial May 14 in the


Sader pitches Liberty past Newton Falls

LIBERTY Liberty High’s Nate Sader pitched a complete game, had seven strikeouts and allowed only


Effort aims to save Forum

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mark Meszaros is urging the public to get


PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Monday’s games

CHAMPION Senior Morgan White had a no-hitter with eight strikeouts and three walks for the Golden Flashes (3-0). Sophomore Haley McAllister had two triples and a single, sophomore Alison Sorber had a triple and single for three RBIs and junior Taylor Petersal doubled for Champion, which has outscored three opponents 20-4. Mathews is 3-1.


Austintown looking at deficit of $500,000 for 2011 budget

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The township has balanced its budget for 2010


Dog’s owner gets plea deal

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a large Rottweiler dog that


Honor amid heartbreak

Pallbearers carry the casket Joshua Sherbourne during his funeral Monday afternoon. Joshua is the first of three local Marine recruits killed in last week's seven-vehicle crash to be laid to rest.

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Obama has a problem with base

Opinion: WASHINGTON The perplexing irony of Barack Obama’s presidency is that even as conservatives attack


Oil drilling is a nasty national habit

Opinion: By DAVID HELVARG Los Angeles Times President Obama’s decision to have Interior Secretary Ken


Understanding the Movement

Associated Press WASHINGTON The tea party is making a lot of noise, but the angry-at-government


Docufilm focuses on disorder

By Dave Shiflett Bloomberg News If you’re wondering where Richard Nixon resides these days,


Karzai’s fuming continues

Associated Press KABUL President Hamid Karzai’s startling threat to join the Taliban if


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Daniel J. Sciortino, legal age, 146 Rocky Ledge


Newsmakers

newsmakers Hopper faces no easy ride LOS ANGELES Dennis Hopper’s estranged wife and daughter


After the Hype

Apple sells more than 300,000 iPads on first day Associated Press SEATTLE Apple Inc. said


Officer placed on administrative leave

Officer placed on administrative leave lowellville A part-time village police officer is on


lisa-ann ishihara | the vindicator

lisa-ann ishihara | the vindicator Marines leave the James Funeral Home, Newton Falls, Monday,


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, 6:15 p.m., Caucus Room 11. Coitsville Township


Aftershocks hit Mexico-US border

Aftershocks hit Mexico-US border MEXICALI, Mexico Aftershocks rattled the southwest Mexico-U.S.


Metro digest || 1970 KSU shooting

1970 KSU shooting YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator is looking for former Kent State University


China’s aid to Haiti pitiful

Opinion: When China’s President Hu Jintao visits Latin America later this month, somebody should tell him in


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Bryn and Dianne Kosco, Poland, twin boy and girl, April 3.


Deadly mine blast rocks W. Va.

Associated Press MONTCOAL, W. VA. Rescuers converged late Monday night on a remote coal mine


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Pedestrians — and giant bunnies — get right of way GLENDALE, California Glendale


Canfield and Austintown police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Schedule breaks hinder NASCAR

By JENNA FRYER Associated Press Remember that time Jimmie Johnson drove from sixth to first at


Best Bets on TV tonight

“The biggest loser” (8 p.m., NBC): It’s time to lay off the Twinkies. Contestants on “The Biggest


Years ago

Today is Tuesday, April 6, the 96th day of 2010. There are 269 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


US service sector grew faster in March

Associated Press NEW YORK The U.S. service sector grew in March at its fastest pace in more than


Priest accused of abuse working in India

Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. Top officials at the Vatican were warned more than four years


Update electronic privacy laws

Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: In 1986, cell phones were an expensive novelty, GPS tracking was only a


GM to install brake override system

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors says it will install a new brake safety measure that can


Early college future brighter with community college link

Editorial: There should be no hesitation on the part of the board of trustees Eastern Gateway Community


Toyota fined $16.4M

Detroit Free Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration fined Toyota $16.4 million Monday for a


Play to benefit Rescue Mission

Play to benefit Rescue Mission The 34west Theater Company based in New York City will present the


Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters according to Hollywood.com:

Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters according to Hollywood.com:


115 miners rescued in China

Associated Press XIANGNING, China Rescuers paddled the rafts with their hands in the dark,


Pending home sales rose in Feb.

Associated Press WASHINGTON The housing market is coming back from the winter doldrums. The


MIRANDA LAMBERT COUNTRY GAL

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In the press material for Miranda Lambert’s latest CD


America got along without income tax

Opinion: By Robert P. MURPHY McClatchy-Tribune As Tax Day approaches, Americans rummage for misplaced


Business Digest

New stores in Eastwood Mall Niles Two new storefronts will open in the Eastwood Mall this


Darius Rucker is on call for veterans

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Darius Rucker is still beaming from one of his recent gigs. It


Stanford players are confident vs. UConn

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Hold up on the Connecticut coronation. Sure, UConn is on the


Newton board seeks levy support

Opinion: Newton board seeks levy support There will be a 4.6 mill renewal levy on the May 4 primary


Clay-court season gets under way

Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FlA. Only hours after his upset loss at the Sony Ericsson Open,


Bridge

Bridge Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xA 9 3 u7 vA Q 9 6 5 2 wA J 9 WEST EAST


REUNIONS

East High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Johnny’s Restaurant on


McNabb, Eagles fans had a love-hate relationship

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Donovan McNabb was famously booed upon being drafted and many fans


Austintown Budget

Austintown Budget Approved for 2010 Planning and tight spending enabled the Austintown Township


LOTTERY

LOTTERY monday’s numbers OHIO evening DRAWINGS: Pick 39-3-8 Pick 43-2-2-8 Classic


3 men arrested in prostitution sting

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police fired the opening shot in their grant-funded war


Basketball HOF announces class

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Scottie Pippen considers himself a double winner. He’ll enter


Arum speaks out for fighter

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Antonio Margarito’s promoter and lawyer think it’s time for the


US to shrink nuclear arsenal

Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON The Obama administration is releasing a major statement on nuclear


Board OKs loan for company’s expansion

Special to The Vindicator COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board approved a $1 million low-


Warren police seek help in killing probe

Staff report WARREN Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide in the parking


YSU theft suspects waive their rights to speedy trial

YOUNGSTOWN Three men facing theft and other charges in connection with Youngstown State University


Kent State cuts tuition for some Pa., W. Va. students

Staff report kent Kent State University is reducing tuition this fall by more than $6,000


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