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Victim helps catch robbery suspects
A 23-year-old city man was robbed of $400 in the parking lot of the Save A Lot grocery store on North Park Avenue on Thursday but followed the robbers and helped catch the suspects.
Change-of-command ceremony at the air base Sunday
Air Force Col. Stephen “Fritz” Linsenmeyer will assume charge of the 910th Airlift Wing in a change-of-command ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Behavior led Warren cop to draw gun on grade-school kids, he says
The police officer who ordered boys ages 10, 9 and 7 to the ground at gunpoint in their backyard on Sarkies Drive Northeast on March 26 said their behavior — “running, stumped down, trying to avoid detection” — suggested they might be committing a burglary.
Candy causes I-80 crash, spill, closure today
A truck driver from Nazareth, Pa., is charged with failure to control after crashing his tractor-trailer on Interstate 80, closing most westbound lanes for five hours.
Forum will cut 125 positions
YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health said today that it will reduce its staff by 125 positions system-wide over
Improved Poland Township park
Poland Township Park opened its gates again for another year of enjoyment April 1.
Ten years full of passion at Highway Tabernacle
Emotions were on display as the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was reenacted in Highway
Rosetta Stone caters to Poland Library
Poland Library visitors are able to check out a book and grab a snack at the Rosetta Stone Chapters
Poland PTO settles up on audit funds
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com The middle-school PTO has repaid about $3,792 a state audit
Dobbins students scramble for Easter eggs
“Get ready, get set, go!” was the command given to Dobbins Elementary kindergartners as they rushed
Everyday is Earth Day at Dobbins
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Earth Day may be weeks away, but Dobbins Elementary students
Aprons are a part of our history
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Remember when kitchen aprons were given as wedding and birthday gifts?
Scouts celebrated at annual breakfast
The Boy Scouts kicked off their 2010 fundraising campaign with food and fun. More than 150 people
Celebrating 50 years by rolling back time
Boardman Lanes is celebrating 50 years of business by turning back time and offering games priced at
Local twirlers strut their stuff
The Northern Strut twirling teams recently represented the Valley at the Marching Auxiliaries Ohio
Students offer prayers, gifts for local families
Fifth-grade students from St. Charles School were recognized during a prayer service for their
Boardman jazzes up Performing Arts Center
Boardman’s Performing Arts Center echoed with the sounds of trumpets, saxophones and trombones as it
Mother and daughter take center stage
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com What better way to strengthen the bond between a mother and
Public viewing today for late Ohio Supreme Court chief justice
Public viewing for late Ohio Supreme Court chief justice
One lane of I-80 Westbound opens after crash
At least one lane of Interstate 80 westbound at state Route 46 is now open. The Ohio Department of
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Girard Free Library, 105 E.
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Foul on Facebook? Unfriend and forget
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A while back, I went on Facebook and found many
HELOISE: If CFL breaks, be careful
Dear Readers: CFLs (compact fluorescent lamps or bulbs) are here to stay! They cost more than a
Author booked for society meeting
Author booked for society meeting salem Salem Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in
OSHA: Hudson trench lacked basic safety protections
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com CANFIELD The trench that collapsed in Hudson on Wednesday,
Pavlik wants to stay patient against Martinez
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Whenever Kelly Pavlik is asked about being a one-
Official call: YSU releases Hartzell
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Dick Hartzell figured he was too old to change,
5 women accuse cop of sexual harassment
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE A Lowellville police officer who’s on leave
KO Drugs boxing tourney starts today at ITAM Center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN With over 100 entries representing 5 counties and over 40 schools, the
Crowd greets opening of Goodwill store
The grand opening of the new Goodwill store exceeded all expectations, shoppers and a representative said.
Many oppose re-location of Boardman court
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN A potential new location for Mahoning
PREP SOFTBALL PREVIEW
BOARDMAN Coach: Mike Trell and Marco Marnucci, second season, 49-10. 2009 record: 25-8, Division I regional runner-up.
Thousands of men to Rally for Valley
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Early next month, thousands of men are expected to
Penguins win 7-3; Crosby has goal denied
Associated Press PITTSBURGH, PA. Sidney Crosby took the NHL lead with his 49th goal — losing his
Police seek driver in hit-run accident
Police are looking for the driver responsible for an accident that put one woman in a hospital intensive-care unit.
Severance pay denied for Forum’s former CEO
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has denied a motion
Lisbon landmark is restored
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON For many years, water poured through the roof of
Liberty speciality store nurtures a child, community
Frank Occhibove engaged customers in his family's Italian store in Youngstown's Brier Hill neighborhood since he was a toddler. He now manages Jimmy’s Bakery & Deli, which moved to Belmont Avenue years ago.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 9, the 99th day of 2010. There are 266 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
McLaughlin dies of cancer
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com STRUTHERS Dorothy McLaughlin, a trailblazer among
Obama stymied by others
Opinion: Barack Obama’s trip to Prague for Thursday’s signing of the latest U.S.-Russia arms reduction treaty
Herron part of OSU backfield
Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s a stretch to say Ohio State has a superstar tailback. But
Nominees named for Warren panel
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The 15 city residents nominated to serve on the Strategic
Nation & World Digest
Instability remains in Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan Consolidating their victory after a bloody
Incubator impresses GOP Senate hopeful
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Republican senatorial candidate Rob Portman spent
Canfield community briefs
Junior Women’s League meeting set The Canfield Junior Women’s League will meet Thursday at 7 p.m.
‘Souper Supper’ raises funds for Austintown families
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com Helping people in need was the goal of Austintown Fitch art
Treaty signed; issues remain
Associated Press PRAGUE The nuclear-weapons cuts President Barack Obama and Russian President
Austintown voters face bond issue to build two schools with state aid
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The school district has one final shot to pass a
Evernham still influences
By CHRIS JENKINS AP Sports Writer If a crew chief is the NASCAR equivalent to a head coach in
Shootings probed in 2 areas
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating separate shootings taking place less than
Senate defines urban research YSU title
BY HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Academic Senate has
More Ky. Derby preps are scheduled for this weekend
Associated Press Noble’s Promise won’t be Lookin At Lucky when he runs in the Arkansas Derby.
Chief Justice Moyer: One of a kind
Opinion: I was truly saddened when I heard about the death last week of Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice
Trumbull, Mahoning county court filings
courts TRUMBULL COUNTY DOCKET Christina Stewart v. Patrick Blutcher, dismissed. Fidelity
Area auto dealerships see sales rise in March
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com New-vehicle sales jumped last month, rebounding significantly
Workers issue strike notice in Columbiana Co.
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Workers at the Columbiana County Board of
Sources: Envoy who caused scare was to visit terror suspect
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Qatari diplomat was on his way to an official visit with an
Riggs stunned by support from fans
Associated Press GLADEVILLE, Tenn. Talk about the ultimate fan experience. Paul Carreau got to
’66 grad donates $200K for YSU building
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Don Constantini, chief executive officer and founder of Falcon Transport
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney This week: NASCAR’s top series took Easter weekend off before heading
Business Digest
Brown: Expand tax-credit program Columbus U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown called for an expansion of the
Baseball’s needless tensions
Opinion: By Ed Morales McClatchy-Tribune Another baseball season brings a new, misguided attack on Latin
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.79 —.10 Avalon
Shoppers hand retailers basket of Easter cash
Shoppers hand retailers basket of Easter cash Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers are finally
Officials study how to use land-bank law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Officials in some of Ohio’s larger counties slowly have begun sizing
Poll: Toomey leads Specter in Senate race
Associated Press HARRISBURG A new poll shows Republican Pat Toomey leading Democratic incumbent
Brookfield man charged in FBI child-porn probe
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The FBI has charged a Brookfield
Mines are dangerous places, where safety must be a priority
Editorial: Mining coal is an inherently dangerous job, and Americans manage to do it with a far higher degree
Who will follow Fidel, Raul?
Opinion: Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas is making headlines around the world with his 6-week-old hunger
Carell and Fey save a romantic evening gone bad in
Carell and Fey save a romantic evening gone bad in ‘DATE NIGHT’ McClatchy Newspapers Comedy is
Several issues on Columbiana ballot
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Efforts to pass the Columbiana County 1 percent
Pa. bus driver is charged
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A western Pennsylvania bus driver is charged with drunken driving
Old ‘masters’ can still play
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. What year is it anyway? Fifty-year-old Fred Couples leads the
Ethics issues prevail
Opinion: Ethics issues prevail Philadelphia Inquirer: The new Office of Congressional Ethics recently did
States push to pay teachers based on performance
Associated Press ATLANTA For parents and politicians hungry for better schools, the idea of
Harassment conviction overturned
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A Pennsylvania appeals court has overturned the harassment
Senate OK is pact’s next hurdle
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama predicted Thursday that enough Republicans
Tyra Grant selected in WNBA draft by defending champions
Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. The defending champion Phoenix Mercury selected Penn State guard
Columbiana officials mull renovations
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Council has taken the first step to renovate
Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 announced projects Thursday planned for the 2010
Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 announced projects Thursday planned for the 2010
Attendant falls from roof in E. Pa.
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. An attendant at an eastern Pennsylvania behavioral health
Columbiana County’s 13 ODOT projects total $15.7M for 2010
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com wellsville The largest Ohio Department of Transportation
Same old Tiger
Fred Couples shoots 66 to head a surprising group of leaders Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga.
Baseball-bat attack
Baseball-bat attack YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a baseball-bat attack on the city’s
Testing of air goes on at West Virginia mine
Associated Press MONTCOAL, W.Va. A federal safety official says more air testing is needed
With James idle, Cavs fall to Bulls, 109-108
Associated Press CHICAGO Derrick Rose scored 24 points, Kirk Hinrich had 23 and the Chicago
ND’s Kelly to attend service for recruit
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the tragic death of a
3rd defendant in slayings makes deal
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Prosecutors have struck a deal with another of the
Man with cleaver shot, killed by cops at temple
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man entered his Sikh temple in suburban Cleveland early Thursday,
Pirates are throttled by Dodgers at home
PITTSBURGH The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need Manny Ramirez or Andre Ethier, Casey Blake or
Scouts celebrated at annual breakfast
The Boy Scouts kicked off their 2010 fundraising campaign with food and fun. More than 150 people
Scouts celebrated at annual breakfast
The Boy Scouts kicked off their 2010 fundraising campaign with food and fun. More than 150 people
Technical center goes the distance
Students at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center are connecting with career professionals and
Austintown Police Blotter
March 24 Theft: A woman was scammed by men dressed in construction gear and with heavy equipment
Fun in the sun for everyone
Spring was in the air at Hilltop Elementary School as the PTO held its annual Fun in the Sun event for all students Apr. 1. The students dressed in tropical clothing and accessories to celebrate spring.
A taste of A-town
A sellout crowd helped raise $10,000 while they enjoyed the signature dishes from 19 local
Banquet honors swimmers who made a splash
The Canfield High School swimming and diving team honored its members Mar. 24 at its annual end-of-
CHS bands give “Superior” performances
The Canfield High School Concert and Symphonic Bands received “Superior” ratings at the Ohio Music
Local twirlers strut their stuff
The Northern Strut twirling teams recently represented the Valley at the Marching Auxiliaries Ohio
National Honor Society inducts new class
Character, scholarship, service and leadership are the four pillars that make up the foundation of the National Honor Society and these were stressed as the new 2010 members participated in the Austintown Fitch chapter’s 72nd induction ceremony April 1 in the Fitch auditorium.
Canfield Police Blotter
March 12 Disorderly conduct: Two female students, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, were arrested
Local twirlers strut their stuff
The Northern Strut twirling teams recently represented the Valley at the Marching Auxiliaries Ohio
Poland briefs
Vaccine awareness lecture planned The Holistic Moms Network Youngstown Chapter is hosting “Vaccine
Canfield track teams start season with victories
The Canfield High boys and girls track teams began their outdoor seasons with victories over
Boardman Police Blotter
March 23 Criminal mischief: Someone tossed and smeared food on a vehicle at the Southern Park
Austintown briefs
Showcase your summer in Neighbors Summer is fast approaching and Neighbors would love to hear
Scouts celebrated at annual breakfast
The Boy Scouts kicked off their 2010 fundraising campaign with food and fun. More than 150 people
Career center students earn medals
Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Ten years full of passion at Highway Tabernacle
Emotions were on display as the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was reenacted in Highway
New water fee won’t be money down the drain
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Village residents will pay more in their property taxes to
Art work around the world
The Davis Family YMCA is once again involved in the Global Art Project (GAP) for Peace biennial art
Poland sports briefs
Food pantry donations from Bulldogs On, Mar. 22, The Bulldog Turf Club donated $817 worth of food
Magic Carpet Theater visits C.H. Campbell
C.H. Campbell students learned an important environmental lesson from a pair of mermaids and their
Wonkamania a sweet prize for Hilltop class
Oompa Loompa doompadee doo I’ve got another puzzle for you Oompa Loompa doompadah dee If you
Girls track team beats rival Fitch
The Boardman girls track team traveled to the Bedford Relays Saturday where it finished second in
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch baseball team falls in Myrtle Beach Anthony Savko went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs
Canfield sports briefs
Visiting Canfield defeats Liberty The Canfield varsity softball team defeated Liberty, 5-0
Boardman briefs
Vaccine awareness lecture planned The Holistic Moms Network Youngstown Chapter is hosting “Vaccine
Boardman sports briefs
Club looking for new members and sponsors The Boardman Gridiron Club, “The Team Behind The Team,”
Watson carnival raises funds and fun
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com Watson PTA’s Spring Carnival is a tradition that has been
Ten years full of passion at Highway Tabernacle
Emotions were on display as the life, death and resurrection of Jesus was reenacted in Highway
Local twirlers strut their stuff
The Northern Strut twirling teams recently represented the Valley at the Marching Auxiliaries Ohio
Wealth is being concentrated
Opinion: Wealth is being concentrated In the 1880s there were 70 peo- ple in our country with a total of
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