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Rapper arrested on old warrants during Ohio show

Rapper arrested in Ohio


Jail deal elusive for Youngstown, Mahoning County

Jail deal elusive


Issue 1 favors local economy, Mahoning Valley leaders say

Issue 1 favors local economy


Man gets 30 years on rape, robbery and kidnapping charges

Man gets 30 years


Judge rules 11-year-old to be tried as an adult

NEW CASTLE, Pa. Jordan Brown, the 12-year-old who’s been incarcerated for more than year in the


9 militia members charged in police-killing plot

9 militia members charged in police-killing plot


Support for state Issue 1 urged

Local business, academic and political leaders urged Mahoning Valley residents today to vote in


Cruze Eco model to get 40 mpg on highway

Chevrolet is about to unveil the Cruze model that is to achieve 40 mpg on the highway. The Cruze


Open house at Youngstown Christian School

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Christian School, 440-1 Southern Blvd. will hold an open house for all


Sales tax forum tonight in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — A forum concerning the renewal of Mahoning County’s half percent sales tax, which will


Summer wedding for Miss Hughes and Mr. Lucas

hubbard James and Patrice Hughes of 223 Christian Ave., are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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Church selected for Johnston-Wood summer wedding

Canfield Gary and Lydia Johnston of 3414 Darbyshire Drive are announcing the engagement of their

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Miss Ehrenberg, Mr. Phillips plan to wed in July

CANFIELD Jessica Ehrenberg and John Phillips, both of 6386 Catawba Drive, Apt. 3, are announcing

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Hill-Malamisura engagement told, wedding planned

FINDLAY Dale and Kay Hill of Findlay are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kilee Hill

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Miss Blystone Mr. Gilmartin pland July wedding

CANFIELD David and Donna Blystone, 103 Callahan Road, are announcing the engagement of their

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HELOISE: Reader wants to go by the book

Dear Heloise: The time is drawing near when we will have to downsize and move to a smaller home. Do


YSU’s Barnes continues to excel — as expected

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown In a scrimmage dominated by defense, YSU senior

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Grandmother’s life, death inspire song

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CHAMPION A song that local rocker Frank Fordeley wrote

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Hubbard library seeks levy renewal

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Voter approval of a new 1.9-mill continuing levy


Talent sought in Mahoning Valley

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NILES The bottle of fake urine in her hands and piece of toilet

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Girard gashes budget by $1.6M

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Girard will have $1.6 million less to run on this


Urban part of bike trail set to open

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After years of planning, Warren will open the most urban


Niles schools will require drug testing for new workers

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES For the first time in its history, the Niles Board of


Buhl Center events

The Buhl Community Recreational Center is located at 220 N. Buhl Farm Drive, Hermitage, Pa. Call


Taxpayers funded health care for 5,687 ineligible dependents ineligible

Associated Press COLUMBUS A state review discovered that Ohio was paying health care costs for


Prep sports at a glance

SATURDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMARY DIVISION I MASSILLON JACKSON 57, CINCINNATI


Sprint Cup, IRL races washed out

Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, VA. NASCAR’s bad weather luck at Martinsville Speedway reared its


this week’s DVD releases

Available Tuesday: “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (G, 88 minutes): This sequel to the


Impact of Edwards’ 1971 song lingers

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Little did singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards know when


Burying an ACORN

Opinion: Burying an ACORN Los Angeles Times: Liberals still don’t buy the Bush administration’s explanation


Business Digest

5 inducted into hall of fame AUSTINTOWN The Home Builders/ Remodelers Association of the


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., board room, junior high school,


‘Hot Tub’s’ Cusack on the ’80s: Great music, horrible fashion

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The ’80s were good to John Cusack. He was a teenager then, racking


1974 comparisons are flawed

Opinion: 1974 comparisons are flawed It’s plain silly to compare the current lively debate on health care


Death of CIA detainee offers cautionary tale dealing with harsh interrogations

Associated Press WASHINGTON More than seven years ago, a suspected Afghan militant was brought


Obama alienates our friends

Opinion: When Barack Obama came to office, the world cheered. President George Bush had angered so many


Voter-registration events planned

Staff report Youngstown Sojourn to the Past students from Youngstown city schools will join with


Associated Press

Associated Press CINCINNATI Two people who protested outside the Cincinnati home of U.S. Rep.


Student art show to open at YSU

Student art show to open at YSU YOUNGSTOWN The annual Student Juried Exhibition opens Friday and


‘Twilight’ star Facinelli enjoys ‘Nurse Jackie’ role

Associated Press NEW YORK Early on in their careers, many actors question whether their dreams

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Best Bets on TV tonight

“Trauma” (p.m., NBC): Oh, those poor folks on “Trauma.” Don’t they ever get a break? Not only are


Many pot cases get tossed out

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Police in a northern California town thought they had an open-


Corporations perch on big piles of cash

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The brutal recession has left many American families, small


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city (includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city (includes the average ticket


Dog day cares grow faster than a pup

McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Just around 1:30 p.m. at a tidy Charlotte day care, the


Iraq illustrates problems and dangers in young democracies

Editorial: Democracy can be such a messy business. And we are not talking about the recent goings-on in


In Iraq, bombs kill 5

Associated Press BAGHDAD Several bombs exploded Sunday near a house linked to a prominent Sunni


Special rights for auto dealers wrong

Opinion: By John Donahoe Vindicator As manager for General Motors Lordstown Complex, I‘m proud to lead


Birthright citizenship? Maybe not

Opinion: WASHINGTON A simple reform would drain some scalding steam from immigration arguments that may


Years Ago

Today is Monday, March 29, the 88th day of 2010. There are 277 days left in the year. The Jewish


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Jim Joe I LLC v. Joseph V.Merando et al, cognovit.


1. CANADA

Opinion: 1. CANADA Toronto Star, March 23: Barack Obama has done more than salvage his presidency by


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x4 uK Q 6 vQ 10 6 5 wA J 9 8


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Frank and Jessica Palguta, Niles, boy, March 27. Jonathan


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH SoCal teacher arrested in alleged drunken teaching THERMAL, Calif. A Southern


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Her husband kept her in the dark

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jerry” for 15 years. Four


Live on TV: Thai PM vs. protesters

Associated Press BANGKOK Thailand’s prime minister met his political opponents on live


Michigan St. going back to Final Four

Associated Press ST. LOUIS The players come and go, the years pass. About the only thing that


Smith steps it up to lead Duke into 11th Final Four

Associated Press HOUSTON Look who’s back in the Final Four. Duke restored some order to a


Rain suspends play at Bay Hill

Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Three hours of rain put a stop to the final round at Bay Hill.


Sidney Crosby delivers in shootout victory

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Goalies truly dread seeing this sight: Sidney Crosby skating down


VALLEY EGG HUNTS

VALLEY EGG HUNTS Easter fun A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as


Working to recover remains in Cyprus

Associated Press SOTIRA, Cyprus The bones of Pvt. Christofis Anastasi lay in a small coffin in


PUBLIC LIBRARIES | April schedule

Activities slated next month at area libraries: PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY


Indiana aims to cut foster parents’ funds

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana is trying to shift hundreds of foster children with


UConn captures 75th win in a row

Associated Press DAYTON Maya Moore scored 16 of her 25 points in the opening nine minutes and


Critics surface against issues on jobs, gambling on May ballot

Associated Press COLUMBUS Voters in the May 4 primary will decide whether to renew a state jobs


Fire damages home

Fire damages home hartford Firefighters are investigating a Sunday morning blaze that damaged a


Fire in New Castle

Fire in New Castle new castle, pa. Fire officials are investigating a blaze that destroyed a


Health overhaul likely to put strain on the doctor shortage

Associated Press WASHINGTON Better beat the crowd and find a doctor. Primary-care physicians


Indians wallop Angels; Rays and rain give Pirates a soaking

Associated Press TEMPE, ARIZ. Cleveland’s Matt LaPorta hit a two-run homer, his first of the


NCAA basketball at a glance

MEN NCAA Tournament EAST REGIONAL At The Carrier Dome Syracuse, N.Y. Regional Semifinals


The Playoff Chase

Cavs crown Kings in Z’s return Associated Press CLEVELAND The tribute began long before tip-


Pope opens solemn Holy Week

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI opened Holy Week on Sunday amid one of the most


In visit, Obama prods Afghans

Associated Press KABUL On an Afghanistan trip shrouded in secrecy, President Barack Obama


Nation & World Digest

NYC to search for 9/11 victim remains NEW YORK New York City officials are planning to search


BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS Comedian Eric Idle is 67. Singer Bobby Kimball of Toto is 63. Actor Brendan Gleeson is


Lower gas rates set for Youngstown

Lower gas rates set for Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN City officials have negotiated a reduced natural-


Warren high school grads to celebrate 60th

Warren high school grads to celebrate 60th WARREN Members of the 1968 graduating classes at


‘Beyond the Cross’

Nancy Sejpner performs as part of the Adult Chancel Choir at Calvary Baptist Church.

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