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Lisbon landfill to correct problems at closed site

A&L Salvage Landfill has agreed to more than a $4 million settlement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to correct long-standing problems at its closed landfill.


Lighters started fire that killed child

The Warren Fire Department has determined that the March 2 house fire at 525 Maryland Street N.E. that killed 4-year-old Javarie Crenshaw started when his 5-year-old brother lit a mattress on fire with two lighters.


Whitmer steps down as Columbiana boys basketball coach

Eric Whitmer turned in his resignation before he turned into a statistic. “I was worn out from the


Historic Trumbull County covered bridge reopens Wednesday

Historic covered bridge


Youngstown woman faces robbery charge in Boardman

Youngstown woman


Mayor will proposed new, balanced budget for 2010

The administration will present a balanced general fund to city council Wednesday for approval. It


Youngstown cops look to solve rash of car break-ins

City cops look to solve rash of car break-ins


Men involved in YSU payroll scandal have court appearance

YSU payroll scandal suspects


Man cites boredom in arrest on streaking charge

Man cites boredom


Man ID'd as fall victim from Pittsburgh skyscraper

Skyscraper death


Hoops and reality TV shows allows CBS to win ratings week

Hoops and reality TV shows


Study: Chocolate could reduce heart attack, stroke risk

Chocolate could reduce heart-attack risk


Arlen Specter wins AFL-CIO endorsement for Senate

Specter wins union endorsement for Senate


Man pleads guilty in cover-up of Ohio slaying

Man pleads guilty


Early voting began today

While the primary election is more than a month away, registered voters can cast ballots now.


Verizon report sends Apple shares to all-time high

Verizon report


Youngstown cops looking for man who robbed South Side store

South Side store robbery


Deputy uses Google Earth to make arrest

Deputy uses Google Earth


Fleeing motorist jumps fence into prison

Fleeing motorist


Ohio Census workers to visit homeless camps

Ohio Census workers


Ohio appliance rebates go quickly

Ohio appliance rebates


Two women charged with assault of city man

Two women charged


Youngstown police seeking leads in latest fatal shooting

Youngstown police seeking leads


Obama signs law finalizing health care, loan redo

Obama signs law finalizing health care, loan redo


Two candidates withdraw from races

Two Republicans — one who was running for Congress and the other for a seat in the Ohio House — are


More flooding threatens storm-weary East Coast

More flooding threatens storm-weary East Coast


Stocks waver after upbeat economic data

Stocks waver after upbeat economic data


Nissan's electric car to beat Volt — in price

Nissan's electric car to cost less than $32K in US


Obama: Tea Party features 'core group' against him

Obama: Tea Party features 'core group' against him


Wednesday is Snapz deadline


Team bake sale to finance trip


Kiwanis Club events are scheduled

Kiwanis Club events are scheduled YOUNGSTOWN Barb Smith, president of Western Mahoning County


Parents announce Mrosko-Princehorn wedding plans

youngstown The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Michele Mary Mrosko and Justin Robert

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Parents announce plans for Dick, Bacha wedding

The engagement of Casey Marie Dick and David Allen Bacha, both of 177 Mill St., Conneaut, and plans

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REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet

Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at


HELOISE: Amusing cell-phone stories abound

Dear Readers: Cell phones seem to be almost a part of our daily wardrobe! Heloise Central has


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Unknown marriage rattles her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I recently lost my husband. We married quite young,


Prosecution: Pair’s scheme ‘almost flawless’

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown It was the perfect scheme, save for one mistake,

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FORGOTTEN CHAMP

Ozzie O’Neal begrudges not being remembered with other Valley boxing winners By JOHN BASSETTI

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Profato proud of OAC

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN As the Executive Director of the Ohio Athletic


Chevy Cruzes on way to New York Auto Show

By DON SHILLING shilling@vindy.com Chevrolet is about to unveil the Cruze model that is to

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Brunner: Fisher is hurting money raising

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says her

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Budget for 2010 is right on the money

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN For the first time in several years, township


Appeals court rules Lake Milton winery must stop operations

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In a 2-1 decision, the 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld a trial


Students learn about Seder

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Susan Schonberger fulfilled a goal of the

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High school sports at a glance

MONDAY’s RESULTS Baseball mCdonald 7, lowellille 4 McDonald0002212—781


McCutchen helped Milledge mature

By ALAN ROBINSON Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Some major league players find role models


Youth prevails in Indy

By EDDIE PELLS Associted Press The biggest chance Brad Stevens ever took, the best game plan he


Kentucky freshmen top AP list

By JIM O’CONNELL Associated Press Having a couple of freshmen on The Associated Press’ All-


Break-ins probed

Break-ins probed YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating break-ins at a business and a


More fans go online to keep track of late-night television

Associated Press NEW YORK Jimmy Kimmel pepped up his post-Oscar special on ABC with a little


Canfield and Austintown police calls

POLICE CALLS CANFIELD CITY Drug paraphernalia/drug abuse: Police arrested two students at the


Government to profit from Citi stock sale

Associated Press NEW YORK Bank bailouts are turning out to be great business for the government.


Program to be on Pavlik-city link

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The sociological aspects of the relationship between boxer Kelly Pavlik


prep BASEBALL All-American Conference Preview

RED TIER Beaver Local Coach: Bill Sattler, 2nd year, 12-9. 2009 record: 12-9. Returning


Discount tickets for Pavlik bus ride

Discount tickets for Pavlik bus ride YOUNGSTOWN Top Rank Boxing is offering discounted tickets


Boy, 12, to be tried as adult in slayings

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


Bullet holes in house

Bullet holes in house YOUNGSTOWN Police said they found two bullet holes in a home in the 900


‘Clash of the Titans’ remake: Let’s get Kraken

McClatchy Newspapers Anyone who’s been to the movies lately knows that “Release the Kraken!” is


Oddly Enough

Oddly Enough Police: Drunk man tried to revive dead opossum PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. Police say they


AL CENTRAL

AL CENTRAL Preview CLEVELAND INDIANS k2009: 65-97, tied for fourth place. kManager: Manny


Surplus food

Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon to


HEARTFELT JOY

Caleb Machel is not too certain about the camera pointed his way, but his mother, Ashley Machel of Struthers, is all smiles. Caleb, nearly 8 months, appears to be fully recovered from lifesaving open-heart surgery performed when he was 6 days old.

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Issue 1 favors local economy, Valley leaders say

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local business, academic and political leaders


Best Bets on TV tonight

“V” (10 p.m., ABC): After a four-month absence, the alien Visitors of “V” return to prime time for


Shoppers keep registers humming

Associated Press WASHINGTON Confidence is growing that the economic recovery won’t fizzle out.


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, special meeting, 1 p.m.,


Salem church prays for vandal

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Episcopal Church of Savior, 870 E. State St.,


UAW trust fund to sell rights to rising Ford stock

Associated Press DETROIT A trust fund set up by the United Auto Workers union is hoping to raise


Entertainment News

entertainment news MTV movie picks LOS ANGELES Film fans can choose the nominees for the 2010


Ship may have struck mine, official says

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea A naval mine dispatched from North Korea may have struck the


Offensive to begin in June

Associated Press WASHINGTON NATO forces in June will make a long-planned assault on the


Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, according to

Ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, according to


Comic book sells for $1.5 million

Comic book sells for $1.5 million NEW YORK The record price for a comic book, already broken


Items from Diana’s home to be auctioned

Associated Press LONDON Rare antiques from the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales —


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Opinions divided on visit by Obama

Los Angeles Times KABUL Was it a salve, or was it a slap? President Barack Obama’s visit to


TERROR IN RUSSIA

Twin suicide bombings kill 38 in Moscow subway Associated Press MOSCOW Terror returned to the


Miss Kirpatrick, Mr. Kakkasseril to wed in May

GIRARD Kellie Kirkpatrick and Pratheek Kakkasseril, both of 318 Dunn Drive, are announcing their


Insurance premiums expected to rise for young adults

Associated Press CHICAGO Under the health-care overhaul, young adults who buy their own


Marine’s father ordered to pay fees

Marine’s father ordered to pay fees BALTIMORE The father of a Marine killed in Iraq and whose


Ungaro excels at Zone

Staff report BOWLING GREEN Poland’s Gina Ungaro, 10, won the 9-10 girls 50-yard freestyle and


Reel life on court

They don’t mind the comparisons to “Hoosiers” so long as you don’t get carried away. The Butler


Postal Service pushes to end Saturday delivery

Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service said Monday it wants to end Saturday mail


US increases transit security after blasts

Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. transit agencies beefed up security as a precaution Monday after


RNC spent nearly $2,000 at bondage-themed strip club

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Under fire from both the right and the left, the Republican


Fear follows Mexicans who flee from drug war

Associated Press FORT HANCOCK, Texas When black SUVs trail school buses around here, no one


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jason E. Simon, 32, of Canfield, and Misti M.


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Today: The Hartford native started 42nd and finished 42nd in the


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Kim Tusek and Joseph Chevrally, Youngstown, girl, March 26.


Nine militia members face charges in plot to kill police officers

Associated Press DETROIT Nine suspected members of a Christian militia group that was girding


Man sentenced to 30 years in rape

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping,


3 charged with IRS fraud

3 charged with IRS fraud Staff report WARREN A Warren Township man was in federal court in


Specter: Privacy laws don’t address concerns

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Broadening wiretap laws to include videotaped surveillance could


Pirates pound Astros, 13-1

Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. Andrew McCutchen hit one of Pittsburgh’s four home runs and the


nhl roundup Monday’s games

Hurricanes 4, Thrashers 1 ATLANTA Carolina goalie Cam Ward made a brilliant return after being


Power captures IRL race in Fla.

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Will Power’s right hand was wrapped in a bandage after


Clutch putts deliver Els PGA victory at Bay Hill

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Ernie Els made two clutch par putts, escaped trouble from a


Judge Sweeney restricts oral hearings in her court

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Due to Mahoning County’s budget constraints, a common pleas court judge


Tar Heels crash NIT party

Associated Press NEW YORK This isn’t where Marcus Ginyard expected to end his career when he


Jail deal elusive for city, county

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Youngstown and Mahoning County officials are


Hamlin wins Sprint race

Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. Denny Hamlin and crew chief Mike Ford were in a tough spot,


nba roundup | Monday night’s games

Nets 90, Spurs 84 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The New Jersey Nets notched their 10th victory, avoiding


Bryant’s broken foot has Huggins on the move

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia went to Duke country to get help for point guard Darryl


Visitor shot in head near N. Side house

Staff Report Youngstown One man was transported to St. Elizabeth Health Center early Monday


Stanford escapes Xavier scare

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Jeanette Pohlen drove the length of the court for the game-


Raschilla leads McDonald past Lowellville

Staff report STRUTHERS Anthony Raschilla struck out 10 batters and had two doubles on Monday to


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