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No wrongdoing in bailiff shooting of woman
Campbell police have concluded there was no wrongdoing on the part of the municipal court bailiff
Eagle Heights Academy closing at year’s end
Eagle Heights Academy, a charter school on Youngstown’s South Side since 1998, is closing at the end
Truck driver was disoriented at fatal crash scene, report says
The accident report for a March 31 crash on state Route 5 in Warren Township that killed three
Lead-based paint abatement is meeting topic tonight
A top Ohio health official will talk about abatement of lead-based paint at a meeting of the
Date set for Moon-Conrad nuptials
columbiana Announcing their engagement and future wedding plans are Theresa Moon and Dwayne Conrad
Sechrist-Blevin engagement is announced
CANFIELD Alissa Hope Sechrist and David Allen Blevins, both of 8631 Knauf Road, are announcing
Parents announce Coffin-Marlowe engagement
BOARDMAN Announcing the engagement of Shelly Coffin and Patrick Marlowe, both of 1335 Huntington
Parents announce McFalls-Barnard wedding plans
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Tara McFalls and Benjamin Barnard, both of 6331 Morrell Ray
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Husband exercises in the nude
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband, “Joe,” turned 40 last summer. His
HELOISE: Irritated shopper won't restock
Dear Heloise: As a shopper, I disagree with the reader’s comments recently about items left out of
910th gets new No. 1
From what Col. Stephen J. “Fritz” Linsenmeyer has heard, one of the many benefits of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station is its tremendous community support.
Track team historic in Tennessee
Track team historic in Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. The Youngstown State track and field team made
Survey: Expect slow recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON The pillars of Americans’ financial security — jobs and home values
GOP revels as ‘party of no’
McClatchy Newspapers NEW ORLEANS They know how to say no to President Barack Obama. Now, can
Ohio shapes up to be key battleground
Plain Dealer Washington, D.C. A swing electorate and a harsh economy will make Ohio a key
Obama touts non-nuclear pledge
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s pledge to one day rid the world of nuclear
Public colleges attract students
Columbus Dispatch Ohio’s public colleges have attracted more students and dramatically increased
Churchgoers honor dead miners, profession
Associated Press PETTUS, W.Va. A pair of tall black boots and a lunch pail sat near the altar
Much to like about Wolford
A few minutes after the first day of YSU’s spring practice, after Eric Wolford had made fun of one
Evasion becomes a tactic for Toyota
Associated Press MIAMI Toyota has routinely engaged in questionable, evasive and deceptive
Profile: Chelsie Hightower Hightower Power
McClatchy Newspapers You say you’re clumsy. Out of shape. Can’t tell your left foot from your
3 vie to unseat appeals judge
Staff report WARREN Incumbent 11th District Court of Appeals Judge Colleen M. O’Toole faces a
Ivory-tower past adds to pope’s detachment
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Long before entering Vatican life, Pope Benedict XVI won renown as
“THE BiG BANG THEORY” (9:30 p.m., CBS): It’s a night of conflict as Sheldon once
“THE BiG BANG THEORY” (9:30 p.m., CBS): It’s a night of conflict as Sheldon once again battles his
Metro Digest
Recycle appliances poland From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, residents can bring their unwanted
$6B ‘Cash for Caulkers’ aims to energize economy
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Consumers looking to save on their monthly energy bill may soon
Hagan bill to legalize marijuana fires up foes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Fear of a political backlash is keeping the state Legislature from
Minus James, Cavs fall to Magic
Associated Press CLEVELAND Parked in the foul lane, Dwight Howard gave a two-hand shove to
Tribe seeks to win back ticked fans
Associated Press CLEVELAND Boasting one of baseball’s most dedicated fan bases, the Cleveland
Arnold holds the flag during a prayer at the event.
Arnold holds the flag during a prayer at the event. .
Crosby scores 2 to tie for trophy
Associated Press UNIONDALE, N.Y. Sidney Crosby finished the regular season with a flourish. Next
Capt. Scott Allen, adjutant of the 910th Airlift Wing, addresses the troops during the change-of-
Capt. Scott Allen, adjutant of the 910th Airlift Wing, addresses the troops during the change-of-
‘Proud’ residents gather in Warren to mark Greek Independence Day
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Sun-drenched skies, multicolored costumes and a parade
Beyond the books
Hubbard Public Library shows value of its resources By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com
Nation & World Digest
Ala. senator expects justice nominee soon WASHINGTON The chairman of the Senate Judiciary
NHL Playoffs Penguins vs. Senators
Round 1 Eastern Conference Game 1: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Game 2: Ottawa at
Obama must court Karzai
Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan When Afghan President Hamid Karzai was meeting with provincial governors
In the 33rd Senate District Democratic primary, Schiavoni
Editorial: There are five can- didates seeking to represent the 33rd District in the Ohio Senate, three
A kind word for librarians
Opinion: A kind word for librarians Tuesday, during National Li- brary Week, schools and libraries across
Today is Monday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2010. There are 263 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2010. There are 263 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
1. CANADA
Opinion: 1. CANADA The Star, Toronto, April 7: By breaking with George W. Bush and downgrading the role the
Business Digest
Offer to aid Greece BRUSSELS Trying again to halt a debt crisis that has hammered the euro,
NASA has a down-to-earth problem
Opinion: By LOUIS FRIEDMAN Los Angeles Times It is an old saying in Washington: “The president proposes,
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x9 7 5 uA K Q 8 3 vJ 9 wJ
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors, 5 p.m., 2420 Donald St., Youngstown.
Will court shift to the right?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Here is an unsettling thought for those who waited eight years to have a Democratic
‘Parenthood’ makes quiet case for itself
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES As NBC executives start to figure out what shows deserve to
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Cow spends days trapped beneath Utah street KAYSVILLE, Utah Rescuers have freed a
Study: Flying went smoother in 2009 for passengers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some things did go right for airline passengers last year: Planes
Court of Appeals | 11th District Two Republicans and two Democrats are running in their parties May 4 primary. An (*) denotes the incumbent.
REPUBLICANS COLLEEN M. O’TOOLE Age: 49 Home: Painesville. Education: Law degree, Cleveland-
Tigers rally to sweep Indians
Tigers manager Jim Leyland was feeling pretty lucky after this victory. Carlos Guillen scored the
Designing woman Carter dies at 70
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Designing Women” star Dixie Carter, whose Southern charm and
Liberty schools chief, group campaign for renewal of levy
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Signs promoting the township schools’ renewal
Embracing green
Mickelson’s third Masters triumph culminates as loving family affair Associated Press AUGUSTA,
Blockbuster’s top 5 video-game rentals are:
Blockbuster’s top 5 video-game rentals are: vGod of War III: PS3 vBattlefield: Bad Company 2,
Whale-watchers fear a dip in population
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Gazing past the rolling whitecaps in the middle of San Diego’s
‘Doolittle Raiders’ to reunite, recall World War II mission
Associated Press DAYTON A reunion of American pilots who led an audacious bombing raid of Japan
Ousted leader: I’m not to blame for deaths
Associated Press TEYIT, Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan’s deposed president on Sunday defended the
Charge against priest roils Kenya
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya After three young men and a boy told police last June an Italian
US gives Karzai a promotion
Associated Press KABUL After days of discord, U.S. officials went one step further in their new,
Community organizer to address ACTION’s eighth annual banquet
Staff report youngstown A promoter of community organizing will be the keynote speaker at
Obama’s jobs agenda stalls in Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON The election-year jobs agenda promised by President Barack Obama
ODOT seeks release of funds for rail study
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS State transportation officials formally have asked
Recession wipes out Appalachian gains
Associated Press COLUMBUS Economic gains made by Ohio’s Appalachian counties were wiped out at
Poland’s government shows signs of recovery
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Poland’s government moved swiftly Sunday to show that it was
Penguin golf is 22nd
Penguin golf is 22nd Lexington, Ky. The Youngstown State men’s golf team placed 22 in a 24-team
Castroneves wins IRL race in Ala.
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Helio Castroneves held off Scott Dixon to win the inaugural
Prep roundup
SOFTBALL Ursuline 10, Hillsdale 5 AKRON Erin Vukovich’s double and Malikka Caige’s triple in
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY DOCKET FIA Card Services NA v. Anthony Marzano, judgment for plaintiff.
REBATES FOR CONSUMERS If passed by Congress, the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act would provide up to $3,000 to individuals who make any of the following Silver Star energy-saving retrofits:*
Air sealing Floor insulation Wall insulation Heating and cooling equipment Windows and
D’backs bombard the Buccos
Associated Press PHOENIX Edwin Jackson just needed to connect at the plate to find his rhythm on
Newman ends long drought
Associated Press AVONDALE, ARIZ. The victories used to come often and seemingly so easy for Ryan