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100 dogs still waiting for homes
The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County is making its temporary shelter at 186 Cleveland Avenue West open to the public from noon to 4 p.m. 7 days a week for pet adoptions.
Baby rescued after being dropped by mom on pavement
Police arrested Christina M. Gradillas, 30, of 3705 1/2 Loveland Road, on child-endangering and drug paraphernalia charges after witnesses reported seeing her drop her 4-month-old baby three times in the snow and on the pavement as she was walking on Midlothian Boulevard Thursday.
Defendant shot by Campbell bailiff during struggle
A woman appearing in Campbell Municipal Court this afternoon on a probation violation was shot by the court bailiff after she fled outside, trying to avoid being arrested, reports say.
Today's power outage caused by melting snow
Ohio Edison workers expected to have power restored by 6:30 this evening to all 5,500 customers affected by a power outage.
Jury rules in favor of Cortland officer
WARREN—It took a Trumbull County jury less than 90 minutes of deliberations Friday to find that
Austintown hit by a power outage
AUSTINTOWN — Ohio Edison estimates about 5,500 township residents are without power this afternoon.
Man guilty in 2008 shootout with police
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prosecutor says he’ll ask for a maximum sentence of 40 to 90 years for a
Annual Snowflake Ball at Candlelite Knolls
Annual Snowflake Ball at Candlelite Knolls WARREN Northeast Ohio Special Parents Group,
Young women to receive Bright Futures Awards
BOARDMAN The YWCA of Youngs-town, The Vindicator and Akron Children’s Hospital will present the
HELOISE: Baked-on foil shouldn't be a problem
Dear Heloise: If you can help with this, you will forever be my idol! I was making pies. As always
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: She wants to break the cycle
KATHY Mitchell & Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am at the end of my rope. I have proved that I am a
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
(Sam) King of the Mount
ALLIANCE To senior point guard Sam King of the Mount Union College basketball team, getting an
Brookfield man admits raping, beating stepson, 8
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Damion C. Wise still had no explanation for the beatings
Effort to keep Early College alive
By harold gwin gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The president of a local faith-based community
Turning on the Jets
Brad Smith makes the most of his opportunities By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Struthers, Salem advance in Div. II
By Tom williams williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN For Struthers High senior Dana Mathews,
Women of Cameroon honored
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com BOARDMAN The World Day of Prayer service at Bethel
Ex-judge Cronin to serve prison term in Illinois
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge,
Ursuline, Campbell win to vie in final
By JOHN KOVACH kovach@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE What a difference a year makes. Last year in
Carlson, Mosley lead in Division IV tourney
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com HUBBARD Lowellville High’s Emily Carlson is a soft-spoken,
St. Dom murder suspect indicted
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jamar Houser could face the death penalty
State bowling tourney begins
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Warren Harding, Struthers and Fitch’s boys bowling teams
4-year-old Warren child dies from fire
WARREN Jarvarie Crenshaw, the 4-year-old pulled unconscious from a house fire on Maryland Street
Jury gets Cortland cop case
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN A jury of six women and two men begins deliberations
Homicide victims group spaghetti dinner Saturday
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Families of Homicide Victims is
South Side survival
At Denny’s Auto Sales, 1204 South Ave., protecting the inventory is essential to staying in business in the neighborhood. Bob Kover is one of the salesmen at the dealership.
Homicide victims group sets spaghetti dinner Saturday
Columbiana County Families of Homicide Victims is trying to be a kinder, more gentle organization.
Gunman wounds 2 at Pentagon subway
Gunman wounds 2 at Pentagon subway WASHINGTON Law-enforcement officials said they’ve got one
A multitude of music for Haiti
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY Associated Press NEW YORK — When Kirk Franklin saw the devastation caused
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Fla. monkey dodges captors, defies darts ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A monkey that has
Ohio, Pa. on finalists list for grants
Associated Press MIAMI The U.S. Department of Education announced 16 finalists Thursday in the
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, March 5, the 64th day of 2010. There are 301 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Dawna Sayers and Richard Rovnak Jr., Struthers, boy, March 2.
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: xx x xx x x x x x xx x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x x xx
Revenge plot turns into murder, now the state seeks justice
Editorial: Revenge plot turns into murder, now the state seeks justice The case of a double murder in Liberty Township in November is like an onion, with layers of evil that are peeled off to expose yet another evil and, ultimately the murder of two innocent bystanders, Wilneice L. Green, 28, and her 13-year-old daughter, Ja-Brajasia.
House OKs tax breaks for new hires
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite doubts among many lawmakers that it will create many jobs,
Funding slump pinches Mahoning government
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
‘Alice’ is wonderful
By ROGER MOORE Orlando Sentinel Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” is equal parts Lewis Carroll
Gunfire at apartments investigated
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating a shooting that rocked the Plazaview Court
63 die, dozens hurt in Indian temple stampede
KUNDA, India (AP) — A stampede among thousands of poor villagers scrambling for free food and
New era in NFL free agency begins today
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL has swallowed the poison pill. When the league and the
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Gene test claims to determine which diet works best
Associated Press Diet not working? Blame your genes. That’s the pitch behind a new test that
Indians face Reds in spring opener
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ariz. Manny Acta was ready for his first game as Cleveland Indians’
Bucs fall to Atlanta 4-2
Associated Press KISSIMMEE, FLA. This time last year Nate McLouth was hoping to avoid another
Here’s an old Johnny Carson skit
Here’s an old Johnny Carson skit Carnac the Magnificent might say: “Judge Parker, Cathy, B.C., and
Prison likely for bar owner
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former bar owner now convicted of
Eight Valley wrestlers win their first-round matches
COLUMBUS Eight wrestlers from the Valley won their first-round matches at the state championships
Mahoning tax issue to be titled ‘renewal’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s only one word, but Mahoning County
Ex-Dann aides fined for ethics violations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc Dann’s chief of staff and
Brazil’s Indy race features long straightaway
Associated Press SAO PAULO The IndyCar Series will open its season on the streets of South
Hornaday restarts truck season unfazed
By Jared Turner Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Ron Hornaday’s bid for a second
Shakira wins medal
Shakira wins medal Shakira has received a medal from the U.N. labor agency for her work to help
‘Zing Zang Zoom’ wows circus-goers of all ages
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The circus came to town with elephants, acrobats
Obama makes plea to Dems on health bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Support from his own party in doubt, President Barack Obama summoned
Cavs take down Nets, 111-92
By MARY SCHMITT BOYER The Plain Dealer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Nets interim coach Kiki
Suburban residents are under duress; Youngstown is piling on
Opinion: Suburban residents are under duress; Youngstown is piling on The trustees of Austin- town weren’t
Predatory lending
Predatory lending BOARDMAN Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray will join officials with the
Dinosaurs coming to Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — “Walking With Dinosaurs,” the show that recreates a prehistoric experience, will come
Iraqi early voting shattered by blasts
Associated Press BAGHDAD A string of deadly blasts shattered an early round of voting in Iraq on
Business Digest
REGION GM Lordstown revises schedule LORDSTOWN The General Motors Lords-town complex has
Security wasn’t a problem
Opinion: VANCOUVER After devoting the single greatest part of my time to security most days at the 2010
Students protest fund cuts
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. Rowdy protesters blocked major gates at two California
Malkin’s goal in OT lifts Pens
Associated Press NEW YORK Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal 3:42 into overtime on
Miranda isn’t forever
Opinion: Miranda isn’t forever Los Angeles Times: At first glance, a decision last week upholding the
Bond set at $3M
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The man accused in the city’s most recent murder is being held in the
Train plan faces criticism
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s plan to restore passenger train service, a project facing
A Site To Behold
Valley garners another Governor’s Cup By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio
Hanni sets his sights on Democratic Party’s top spot
Opinion: Mark Hanni enjoys being coy, but it’s easy to see right through him. Hanni, and his supporters,
Green Bay dominates Youngstown State
Staff report GREEN BAY, Wis. Heather Golden scored 15 points, Sarah Eichler added 14, and
Frustrated Mears sits out
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Casey Mears will never be the best driver in NASCAR, and chances are slim
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy M. King, 37, of 4446 Burkey Road, Austintown,
Klein sentenced to probation
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The former owner of two Canfield motels is
Retail sales post strong gain
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers shrugged off the snow and worries about the economy to buy
House panel fleckless on ethics
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sometimes I think I’ve gotten too cynical after so many years in Washington. Then I
Beware the plan
Opinion: By MIKE ERVIN McClatchy-Tribune As someone with a disability, I should be excited about
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.71 —.12 Avalon
A macabre publicity stunt
Opinion: By Maxwell Taylor Kennedy Los Angeles Times I am the son of Robert F. Kennedy, who was murdered
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Grade: B Cast: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Mia Wasikowska, Anne
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