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Suspect escapes from St. E's
A man who fled police during an attempted traffic stop and caused a four-car accident Wednesday escaped from St. Elizabeth Health Center on Wednesday night, police said.
New low gas rate for Boardman, Poland, Canfield
Village, Canfield Township and Boardman officials have established a low seven-month rate for natural gas for members of the two communities’ programs.
Newton Falls mayor's case headed to grand jury
A visiting judge has ruled there’s sufficient evidence to send to a Trumbull County grand jury a charge that Mayor Pat Layshock disrupted public services Jan. 14 by refusing to get out of the way of a Newton Falls ambulance.
Today's historic votes enshrine health care as right of every American
Capping an epic struggle, congressional Democrats applied the final touches Thursday to historic legislation enshrining health care as the right of every citizen.
Government back in charge of student loans under Congressional bill passed today
WASHINGTON (AP) — More needy college students will have access to bigger Pell Grants, and future borrowers of government loans will have an easier time repaying them, under a vast overhaul of higher education aid that Congress passed Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama.
Boccieri and Dahlkemper receive threats
Two area members of Congress said they received threats because they voted in favor of the landmark
Lindgren retiring as V&M Star president
Now that the plan to build a new pipe mill in Youngstown is under way, Roger Lindgren is retiring as
Mahoning prosecutor cuts staff pay, hours
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County prosecutor’s office will begin a cost-saving floating holiday
Police: W. Pa. man loses hand in fireworks accident
Police: W.Pa. man loses arm in fireworks accident Eds: APNewsNow. NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police
YSU will continue to evolve as urban research university, says outgoing president
YSU will evolve as urban research university
UPDATED: Man cited after accident cuts power in Boardman
Workers remove a car from a ditch near the Cambridge Square apartments Thursday morning.
Date announced for Pettenati, Lehotsky vows
Warren Nicole Michele Pettenati, daughter of Robert Pettenati, both of 929 Champion St. E., and
Plans announced for Miss Thomas, Mr. Modelski
ASTORIA, N.Y. Jenna Marie Thomas and Piotr Modelski, both of Astoria, N.Y., are announcing their
Apgar-Febres wedding plans are announced
Sheryl Apgar of 49 Bright Ave., Campbell, and Confesor and Lourdes Febres of 80 Chatham Lane,
Auction at church
Auction at church STRUTHERS Struthers United Methodist Church, 33 Sexton St., will have an
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: He makes her feel like a live-in-maid
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Once again, my husband is taking a vacation without
HELOISE: Hints will add life to your towels
Dear Heloise: When my husband and I got married 30 years ago, I washed towels in hot water and
WOLF’S MAN?
Marc Kanetsky has the early edge at the QB position. By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
Coughlin case gets new spark from Calif.
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It has been more than 35 years since
City judges drop security demand
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Because of Youngstown’s financial problems,
After Big Ten experience, Hill, Radakovich find home
By JOe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU sophomore tackle Andrew Radakovich is from
Everything goes well for Penguins — until …
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com KENT Three hits, two walks, and a hit batter in the bottom
A SURREAL DEAL | Valley artist offers unique perspective
Valley artist offers unique perspective By Leonard Crist The NewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN
Boxers’ camps trade barbs before punches
Excerpt from a March 13 exchange between Sergio Martinez’s promoter, Lou DiBella, and Kelly Pavlik’s
Cronin reports to Ill. prison
Staff report GREENVILLE, Ill. Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Port Authority member: Budget seems ‘excessive’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority’s newest member voted
Tennessee is a familiar opponent for Ohio State
Associated Press COLUMBUS When Northern Iowa crumpled up and tossed America’s brackets in the
Sports Digest || YSU softball team loses twice to Pitt, 5-1, 6-3
YSU softball team loses twice to Pitt, 5-1, 6-3 Pittsburgh, Pa. Senior Cheryl Cale struck out
Crime-prevention effort begins today
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City leaders, nonprofit organizations and
Poland PTO repays money flagged in audit
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland The middle-school PTO has repaid about $3,792 a
House fire in Austintown causes $60,000 in damage
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Two people escaped a house fire that caused
‘Bowling for jobs’
Ray Watson of Canfield, left, and Paul Maxwell of Girard fill out applications during a jobs fair at Camelot Lanes Wednesday. The event attracted more than 450 job-seekers. Each received two free games of bowling at the Boardman alley.
WTG
Thursday Dances Dance to the 80s with DJ Eric Stevens, 8 p.m., JW’s Other Club, (Radisson Hotel)
Breaking Benjamin gave Youngstown a fix
Last week, Breaking Benjamin proved why they are the alt-metal band of choice for many. The Wilkes-
video game reviews
Video game review ‘HEAVY RAIN’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Grade: B In most games, the story
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Teens’ pizza heist brings out SWAT team ANCHORAGE Police say a plot to steal a
‘THIS IS THE FUTURESSRQ
Use of surgical robots on the rise McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI The da Vinci Surgical System.
Remains found in park ruled suicide
PITTSBURGH A medical examiner says the skeletal remains found in a Pittsburgh-area park belonged
Glass Harp ‘reunites’ for concerts
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Don’t call it a comeback. For Glass Harp, which
Associated Press
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. A hitchhiker originally sentenced to be executed for the 1951
Surplus food
Surplus food American Legion Post 504, 2225 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10 a.m. to
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD
Police chase in Campbell ends in crash
Staff report campbell A police pursuit ended in a car accident at the intersection of Devitt
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Mathews Board of Education voted Tuesday to keep Neal Middle School open one more
Can Dems save seats?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Their votes helped deliver President Barack Obama’s health-care
Handle Iraq with care
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers The recent Iraqi election triggered an amazing
Easter egg hunts
Mahoning County Austintown: Easter egg hunt from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Community Fellowship,
Mrs. Obama serves as filter
Opinion: When Michelle Obama told Mike Huckabee a few weeks ago in an interview on Fox News Channel that her
Remaking The Car
Associated Press SHANGHAI It’s not quite as foldable as the space vehicle that cartoon figure
Generous dose of caution
Opinion: WASHINGTON The conventions of political pontification do not allow for admissions of uncertainty
Odd hemorrhoid remedy brings surprising relief
Q. I read your column about blackstrap molasses for hemorrhoids about three weeks ago. I, too, had
Becoming TaRee
Niayana Recordings artist finds her song By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Warren Philharmonic puts spring in its step
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will conclude its
Caps complete 3-game season sweep of Pens
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a rivalry dominated by Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, it was
Folk singer Alexis Antes will show off new tunes
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Singer-songwriter Alexis Antes finds herself at a
YMTA students to present recital at Butler North
YOUNGSTOWN Paul Rossi will chair a music recital to be presented by Youngstown Music Teachers’
A positive step
Opinion: Loveland (Colo.) Daily Reporter-Herald: There’s a justice in overdraft protection fees: Those who
Martinez, Hall homer as Bosox beat Pittsburgh
Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Victor Martinez and Bill Hall hit their first home runs of
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Supernatural” (9 p.m., The CW): It’s a regular zombie-palooza on “Supernatural” when the dead in
Disillusionists’ Rutushin steps away from camera
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Known for his Youngstown-based 2008 independent film
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Producers,” directed by J.E. Ballantyne. Chagrin Valley Little Theater, 40
Akon show dropped amid protests
Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka R&B star Akon has postponed a planned concert in Sri Lanka
Salem set for Easter festivities
Staff report SALEM The Salem Retail and Business Association will sponsor the 2010 Easter Open
Attorneys target DNA in church murder case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN DNA evidence is the focus for prosecutors
Is bigger really better?
Opinion: Is bigger really better? For years we have heard “Big- ger is better.” I think as independent
Lariccias donate to adult day program
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Tony and Mary Lariccia of Boardman have added
Ohio not on the hook if rail project falls through
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio wouldn’t have to repay $25 million in stimulus money if the state
Free screenings
Free screenings YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health District is celebrating National Public
Man gets 2 years in prison for cocaine trafficking
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The man who helped authorities convict the former
Attack evidence OK’d in Cleveland serial-killer case
Associated Press CLEVELAND Prosecutors can present trial evidence about women who say they
Miley doesn’t sing in new film
Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. Singing was the last thing on Miley Cyrus’ mind in “The
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SUNDAY St. Stephen of Hungary Church, 854 Wilson Ave., Youngstown, will have a pancake breakfast
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Scott A. Bierig, 30, of 438 Glenwood Ave.,
Metro Digest
12-year prison term WARREN Jack M. Kaczmark, 43, of Newton Drive, Newton Falls, was sentenced to
Top GM executive visits Lordstown
By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com LORDSTOWN A union official at the Lordstown car complex
Motorcyclist crashes
Staff report warren A motorcycle crash sent a man to St. Elizabeth Health Center Wednesday
Ohio Senate passes vets bill, sent to Gov. for signature
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate passed legislation with a number of
Deaths lead to recall of baby slings
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 1 million baby slings made by Infantino were recalled
New-home sales drop 2.2 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new homes fell unexpectedly to their lowest point on record
FBI probes vandalism, threats
Associated Press Unrest over sweeping federal health-care legislation has turned to vandalism and
Texting bill heads to state Senate
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House has signed off on legislation that
Butler back in role it knows — underdog
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY After two games in the unfamiliar role of a higher seed, Butler
Cavs cruise past Hornets
Staff report NEW ORLEANS LeBron James scored an efficient 38 points on 15 of 22 shooting to go
Columbiana County officials pushing renewal of sales tax
Editorial: There’s nothing like rejection to get the juices flowing — as the commissioners in Columbiana
Lima Cent. hopes luck has changed
Associated Press COLUMBUS Bob Seggerson has won 515 games during a stellar coaching career. He
Iraqi leader reaches out to Shiite group
Iraqi leader reaches out to Shiite group BAGHDAD The Iraqi prime minister had talks with a
Campbell addresses center plan for youths
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL City council is expected to move forward toward
Valley home sales mixed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sales of pre-owned homes in the Mahoning Valley were mixed in February.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.34 —.12 Avalon
Northland’s Jared Sullinger repeats as Mr. Basketball
Associated Press COLUMBUS There were a lot of people who thought Jared Sullinger was the best
Security screens for jail OK’d
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN As part of an effort to continue complying with a
Starbucks issues first dividend
Associated Press CHICAGO Starbucks’ CEO proclaimed its once-stumbling brand is back in business
Business Digest
FirstEnergy files new rate proposal AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. has filed a new rate proposal that a
Health-care reform helps, but is only first step
Opinion: By ROBERT HOLLISTER Los Angeles Times In April 2006, on a beautiful spring day, I was diagnosed
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 03.24.10. All yields given in percent.
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