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Postal worker charged with stealing mail, another with gun fraud

Two Mahoning Valley men have been indicted by federal grand juries, one accused of mail theft and the other accused of soliciting another to make false statements to a firearms dealer.


Teens find body in Liberty

Two teenagers found the body of a man behind the former Perkins restaurant at 3632 Belmont Ave. on Wednesday, police said.


Road worker killed in Pulaski

A PennDOT worker was killed Thursday when he fell from a road grader being used along Pa. Route 551


Springfield man gets 6 years for shaking son

Six-year prison term for Springfield Township man


Inaugural Myrtle Beach flight departs Vienna

VIENNA The first flight from the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to Myrtle Beach, S.C., on


City school superintendent suggests more cuts

The city school district is looking at cutting 29 jobs for fiscal 2010-11, reductions that will


Tea Party event Saturday in Mercer, Pa.

Tea party Saturday in Mercer, Pa.


Pa. road-rage shootings

Pa. road-rage shootings


Oil rig that had explosion sinks, 11 still missing

Oil righ that had explosion sinks, 11 still missing


NCAA to expand 'March Madness' from 65 to 68 teams

NCAA to expand March Madness from 65 to 68 teams


Pa. turnpike official charged with drunken driving

Pa. turnkpike official charged with drunken driving


Erie, Pa. council tweaks cell-phone ban law

Erie council tweaks cell-phone ban law


Illinois man sues Vatican, pope over Wis. abuse case

Illinois man sues Vatican, pope over Wis. abuse case


Cows go roaming at OSU campus

Cows go roaming at OSU campus


GOP wants Ohio Supreme Court building renamed after late chief justice

GOP wants Supreme Court building renamed for Moyer


Little League coach in Ohio arrested in fracas

Little league coach in Ohio arrested in fracas


Suspect arrested in Boardman shooting

Suspect arrested in Boardman shooting


Home sales rise as jobless claims fall

WASHINGTON (AP) – Home sales rose sharply last month and claims for jobless benefits fell last week.


Lordstown school employees get new contract

LORDSTOWN The village school district has approved a contract with its 22 non-teaching employees


Brees makes the cover of 'Madden NFL 11'

Brees makes the cover of 'Madden NFL 11'


Home sales rise more than expected

Home sales rise more than expected


Man sentenced in child endangering case

YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old Springfield Township man has been sentenced to six years in prison for


Europe aims for a normal day in the skies

BRUSSELS (AP) — European airports sent thousands of planes into the sky today after a week of


Whale capsizes canoe off Mass. coast, drowning man

PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — A man canoeing in the ocean waters off Massachusetts has died after the


Police: Boy, 11, hit in crossfire during shooting

PITTSBURGH (AP) — An 11-year-old Pittsburgh boy is hospitalized after being caught in the crossfire


Cab driver charged with waving gun at police

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A cab driver is facing charges after police say he waved a gun at a car full of


Transition Fair for Youngstown students

Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St., will host a Transition Fair for special-education students and parents in the Youngstown School District.


Poetry reading, program Saturday in Liberty

William Greenway, award-winning author of nine collections of poems and a Youngstown State University professor, will talk about writing poetry


Ex-law enforcement worker-turned-writer to speak

Stacy Dittrich, who worked for 17 years in law enforcement and is now a mystery writer, will speak at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue NW.


Candlelight vigil Friday for crime victims

A candlelight vigil will be at noon Friday in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda, 120 Market St., in observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.


HELOISE: Gas on clothes? Launder with care

Dear Heloise: I purchased a nice pair of slacks and wore them to an event where buses were loading


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Archie’ could use teamwork approach

By KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I have been married to “Archie” for 20 years. He


Students of YMTA to present spring recital at Butler North

YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Tea-cher’s Association will host a recital by students at 2:15 p.m.


SOCIETY DIGEST

Ticket raffle set YOUNGSTOWN Rookery Radio, a new student internet radio project to start this


Italian Heritage Foundation elects officers, plans festival

YOUNGSTOWN The board of trustees of the Youngstown Italian Heritage Foundation met recently to


Black Nurses Association plans scholarship brunch

Youngstown The Youngstown Warren (Ohio) Black Nurses Association will have its annual scholarship

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Lions Club schedules 49th Turtle Derby

Lowellville The 49th annual Youngstown Lions Club Turtle Derby has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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Liberty RIFs 29 teachers

The school district has told 29 teachers that they are laid off next year as part of an annual reduction- in-force notification.


Steelers’ message to Ben: Shape up or you’re out

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger is on his own this time. The Steelers stood


McBride waives her right to hearing in death of her toddler

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Shannon McBride’s demeanor during her court

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Ursuline’s Daryll Clark leader on field, in classroom

Ursuline’s Daryll Clark has become a leader on the football field and a dedicated student in the


Former Sheriff Nemeth, 62, dies of cancer

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN Former three-term Sheriff Edward P. Nemeth,

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Girard rallies for AAC victory

By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com GIRARD In game that fell in and out of Girard’s grasp, the

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Grand jury extension ordered by judge

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Special prosecutors investigating potential


North-South Game has many locals

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Seven area senior standouts will be joined by Salem football


2 plead guilty in animal-cruelty case

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Brian and Betsy Spin each pleaded guilty to six

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YSU ROUNDUP || Pittsburgh 21, Youngstown State 12 Niles

Baseball Pittsburgh 21, Youngstown State 12 Niles


Bluebells spring forth in Poland Forest

Bluebells spring forth in Poland Forest By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland It was

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Ban on selling guns is vacated

Campbell law was approved Jan. 6 By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council


KO Boxing tournament continues with girls crowns on the line

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 22nd K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tourney


Mahoning auditor reduces office hours, cuts staff by 3

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Auditor Michael V.


City school board seeks new audit

By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city school board wants the Ohio auditor to


Candidates hit the airwaves at Youngstown Sports Grille

State Rep. Bob Hagan, left, debates his opponent in the May 4 Democratic primary, Don Hanni, at a candidates meeting Tuesday night at the Youngstown Sports Grille, hosted by WKBN radio and the restaurant.

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Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: April 16 Menacing: A worker


Multivitamin linked to nerve problems

Q. Last October, I started having neurological symptoms. My hands were falling asleep every night


The Soul of ‘Wit’

Director Robert Dennick Joki steps out of his comfort zone By MILAN PAURICH


WTG

Thursday Dance Brandon Martin’s Benefit Dance Show, 9 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal


Issues remain on 40th Earth Day

Associated Press WASHINGTON Pollution before the first Earth Day was not only visible, it was in


Cancer awareness

Doctors and patients are focusing on prevention McClatchy Newspapers DALLAS Rhonda McCartt was


Challenger Sestak criticizes Specter’s ‘Swift-Boat’ ad

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak, the retired Navy vice admiral who is


$197M loss fails to lessen hope

Despite red ink, Chrysler’s first quarter marks an improvement Staff/wire report DETROIT


Filibuster should be mended

Opinion: WASHINGTON My approach on the filibuster is the same as Bill Clinton’s on affirmative action:


It’s a good day to talk trash

Opinion: By Bruce J. PARKER McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The 40th anniversary of Earth Day is an


Mandrake Project getting vocal

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com First impressions being what they are, Youngstown, the


New This Week

New This Week The Back-up Plan (PG-13) sss After deciding to have a baby on her own, a women


Meeting canceled

Meeting canceled BOARDMAN ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees have canceled today’s


Rosetta Stone, Staples restaurant add options to downtown scene

What do the House of Blues in Cleveland and Rosetta Stone in Youngstown have in common? Both are


Surplus food

Surplus food American Legion Post 504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 a.m. to


TMH accreditation

TMH accreditation Warren Trumbull Memorial Hospital has received a three-year term of


ACTION flicks: ‘Iron Man’ leads a familiar pack

DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press LOS ANGELES Hollywood heroes are expanding their age


Tracy Lawrence is trying a new approach

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Tracy Lawrence scored a No. 1 single with 2006’s


LIGHTHEARTED FARE: ‘Sex’ and ‘Shrek’ aim for laughs

By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES Studio executives don’t care about your money.


‘Losers’ is over the top but fun

By ROGER MOORE The Orlando Sentinel So now we see why Chris Evans, the onetime Johnny Storm of


Other action and fantasy highlights:

Other action and fantasy highlights: “Predators” (July 9): Adrien Brody heads a band of human


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Announced by David and Linsay (Jackson) Lewis, 1107 Sunday Lane, Winona Lake, Ind., is the birth of


Best Bets on TV tonight

“The Office” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s another crazy day at “The Office,” where Andy (Ed Helms) goes all-


Other comedy and romance highlights:

Other comedy and romance highlights: “Nanny McPhee 2” (Aug. 20): Emma Thompson returns as the


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Death Takes a Holiday,SDRq Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave.,


U.S. companies will benefit

Opinion: Seattle Times: China recently announced it will strengthen its currency and allow it to move more


Receiver appointed for Eagle Heights

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Common Pleas magistrate has placed Eagle Heights


Liberty schools notify teachers about 29 layoffs

Staff report liberty The school district has told 29 teachers that they are laid off next year


Despite acquittal, officer has no job

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl says he stands by the firing of a


Penguins hope to close out series

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The young Pittsburgh Penguins have been through everything the


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, April 22, the 112th day of 2010. There are 253 days left in the year.


Issue 1 would provide funds for high-tech jobs program

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio voters will decide next month whether to allow the


Columbiana council to seek funds for renovation of South Main Street

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Grace Styer, who is active in Columbiana’s


Equality for all is urged

Opinion: Equality for all is urged While we certainly appreciate the cause of men coming together to better


Relocation of casino site on ballot

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Issue 2 on the May primary ballot would allow an


Land dispute headed to court

Staff report LISBON A battle over an annexation of land to Salem is going to court. Judge


Ohio extends appliance rebates

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has extended its popular rebate program on kitchen and laundry


Rotarians host wine reps from France

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local Rotarians are the hosts for four


Man convicted in child-sex case

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A jury of eight women and four men found a 57-year-old Austintown man


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Michael J. Pallone, 37, of 4066 Baymar Drive #4,


US cars are better, poll says

Associated Press WASHINGTON America’s love affair with the automobile has a new spark — a


More care required around lead paint

Associated Press WASHINGTON Contractors across the country must take additional precautions when


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Robert and Sandra Sutak, New Middletown, girl, April 19.


Bulls’ talk spurs LeBron

By Mary Schmitt Boyer The Cleveland Plain Dealer CHICAGO Keep talking, Chicago. LeBron James


newsmakers

newsmakers Stratosphere jump opens to daredevils LAS VEGAS Visitors to the Stratosphere tower


$300K bond set for man in child-rape case

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bond has been set at $300,000 for a man whose conviction by a jury for


Former officer, now mystery writer, to speak

Staff report WARREN Stacy Dittrich, who worked for 17 years in law enforcement and is now a


Lawrence officials OK drug tests for new hires

Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. New employees of Lawrence County government will have to undergo


China orders monks out of quake zone

Associated Press BEIJING Earthquake survivors say it was the Tibetan monks who helped first,


Champion defeats Girard, 4-3, in AAC contest

GIRARD Lindsey Swipas, Alison Sorber, Sierra Blackson and Taylor Petersal had RBIs to lead


lottery

lottery Wednesday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 31-1-6 Pick 48-9-4-7 Rolling


EARTH DAY events Numerous celebrations are on tap to recognize the 40th anniversary of Earth Day today. Activities scheduled in Mahoning County for April and May:

Today: Third annual Trash Bash Fashion Show. Two shows get under way at 10:30 and 11:20 a.m. in the


Activists want plant to be fish-friendly

Associated Press TOLEDO Electricity-generating plants that suck water out of lakes and rivers


Ex-lawyer for sewer agency faces charges

Associated Press CLEVELAND A former top lawyer for the sewage agency serving northeast Ohio has


French leader seeks ban of veils in public

Associated Press PARIS French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday ordered legislation that


$100 bill receives high-tech redesign

Associated Press WASHINGTON The folks who print America’s money have designed a high-tech


Mathews decision lambasted

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The woman who headed Mathews schools levy committee last


Nation & World Digest

Pope vows action in sex-abuse scandal VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI pledged Wednesday that the


Columbiana Co. looks to get ahead of poverty

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Local social-service and faith-based


oddly enough

oddly enough Cleanup crew finds prosthetic leg along Shenango River SHARON, Pa. One item


11 missing in oil-rig blast

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The Coast Guard by sea and air planned to search overnight for 11


Canfield outslugs Boardman, 11-9

Staff report CANFIELD Nick Reinthaler’s first-inning grand slam wiped out Boardman’s 4-0


3 charged with drug trafficking

Staff report youngstown Police charged three men with trafficking in marijuana after executing a


Youngstown police plan to beef up downtown patrols

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the weather about to get warmer and an


Niles council revises floodplain

Staff report NILES A decision by city council Wednesday to revise the city’s floodplain means


Indians dominated by Twins

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Francisco Liriano is looking a lot like his old, nasty self early


bridge

bridge Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xQ 7 3 u5 2 vA Q J 10 7 wA J 5 WEST EAST


Pirates routed by Milwaukee

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo had 10 strikeouts in five shutout innings and the


Ohio Edison seeking approval

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Ohio Edison Co. is seeking approval by the Public


4 candidates take issue with Ryan’s health vote

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s two Democratic primary

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Obama: Court pick should back women’s rights

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama, treading carefully in the explosive arena of


Ryan bill would provide more funds for incubators

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, introduced a bill Wednesday that


Business Digest

KeyCorp shares rise 14 percent Cleveland KeyCorp shares soared 14 percent Wednesday after the


Unfinished business on this Earth Day

Opinion: By Jane Danowitz McClatchy-Tribune On this 40th anniversary of Earth Day, it’s hard to imagine


UCFC reports $3M loss in 1st quarter

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Home Savings and Loan Co. continues to be troubled


Thunder roars in Trenton

Opinion: MORRISVILLE, Pa. The bridge spanning the Delaware River connects New Jersey’s capital with this


Bank reports $39.7M income

Huntington had a $2.43M loss in the same period last year By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com


Port authority hires new airport director

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport’s new director has


Columbiana Co. sales tax should be renewed May 4

Editorial: Jim Hoppel, Penny Traina and Daniel Bing, commissioners in Columbiana County, have made it clear


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Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.41 .20 Avalon


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