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3 Trumbull County Marine recruits dead after 7-car pile-up in Warren
Three Trumbull County Marine Corps recruits on their way to Cleveland to take a military entrance exam were killed in a seven-car pile-up Wednesday afternoon on state Routes 5 and 82 at Burnett Road in Warren Township.
YSU trustees back off earlier YEC decision
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees will allow Youngstown Early College
Unusually warm weather on schedule for Valley
It will be unseasonably warm between Thursday and Saturday — and that’s not an April Fools’ joke.
Governor signs livestock bill
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has signed into law legislation creating the voter-approved Livestock
Poll: Democrats doing better than before
Gov. Ted Strickland and both Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate are outpacing their Republican
Former undertaker may be retried for aggravated murder
A federal appeals court says that a former undertaker twice convicted of killing his wife may be
Obama to allow oil drilling off Virginia coast
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a reversal of a long-standing ban on most offshore drilling, President Barack
Fahey named YSU vice president
YOUNGSTOWN Jack Fahey, executive director of student services and ombudsman at Youngstown State
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy says one of its aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Navy says one of its aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region and one
Couple duped out of $590 in Craigslist scam
A pair of 18-year-olds from Akron got less than they bargained for Tuesday night when the came to
Man taken to hospital after falling in well
HERMINIE, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man had to be flown to a hospital after he fell down a
March snow causes fatal crash in Pa.
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A surprise spring snowfall caused a string of crashes in northeastern
Colorado chosen for Bewley-Sikora summer wedding
Stephanie Bewley, dau-ghter of Patrica Turso of Constableville, N.Y., and Thomas Bewley of
Parents announce Mashburn-Williford engagement
austintown The engagement and wedding plans of Shelby Mashburn and John-Michael Williford are
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Dinner to benefit patient care fund
Dinner to benefit patient care fund GREENVILLE, Pa. Greenville Moose Family Center, 32 Shenango
HELOISE: Clean, sanitize sink and counters
Dear Readers: Your kitchen sink may look clean, but it is still filled with harmful, icky bacteria!
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Younger man acts immature
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am an 80-year-“young” gay male and have been
Comeback Player: YSU's Blocker gets national award for cancer fight
Youngstown State men’s basketball player Dallas Blocker receives national award for his fight
Warren mother: Officer traumatized my sons
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police are starting an internal investigation of a
Family tries to cope with fatal drive-by
A family is searching for answers after a city man was gunned down in broad daylight on the city’s North Side.
Penguins’ Wolford wants more intensity at practice
By jon moffett jmoffett @vindy.com Youngstown Head coach Eric Wolford is making his point to
Mayor sends balanced-budget plan to council
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The administration will present a balanced
All Stars put on a show at Beach Classic
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN There was a little bit of everything at the Mahoning
Rep. Ryan postpones health-care meeting, citing safety concerns
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Citing potential danger to himself and others
Phantoms prepare to close book on initial season in the USHL
Phantoms prepare to close book on initial season in the USHL By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
2 plead innocent in YSU theft case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two defendants in a Youngstown State
YSU athletics | Tuesday’s events
Baseball Duquesne 14, YSU 8 PITTSBURGH Duquesne scored seven runs in the seventh inning to
Whitmer resigns as Columbiana’s basketball coach
Eric Whitmer turned in his resignation before he turned into a statistic.
Women face charges in hammer attack on man
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A domestic dispute ended in the arrest of
Lighters started fire that killed 4-year-old
Staff report WARREN The Warren Fire Department has determined that the March 2 house fire at 525
Lisbon landfill to pay $4M settlement
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A&L Salvage Landfill has agreed to more than a
Pavlik 101 || Brit here to study city and its champ
James Rhodes came from England to write a book about Youngstown and the city's support for Kelly Pavlik.
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 22-28. Listings include the
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for March 22-28. Listings include the
Today’s birthdays
Today’s birthdays Actor William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere”) is 83. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 76.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man cites boredom after arrest on streaking charge KINGSPORT, Tenn. A man who
Home at last, Penguins to build on momentum
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown The Youngstown State baseball team is enjoying a
WVU’s Mazzulla making progress
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The grueling daily workouts to strengthen a surgically
Economic and social changes are triggering extremism, experts say
Trend seen in militia growth Detroit Free Press DETROIT The actions of the Christian militia
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Matthew T. Gessler, 25, of 4523 Plumbrook Drive,
Tuesday’s Prep softball games
Poland 2, Struthers 0 STRUTHERS Winning pitcher Erin Gabriel tossed a one-hitter and struck out
Best Bets on TV tonight
“Law & Order: SVU” (10 p.m ., NBC): The parade of attention-grabbing guest appearances continues on
Climate change is not new
Opinion: When ancient fossils of creatures that live on the ocean floor have been found in rock formations at
Blacks feel white backlash
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid McClatchy Newspapers More than a year ago, after throngs cheered Barack Obama’s
Obama taps his inner Ike
Opinion: By David A. NICHOLS Los Angeles Times President Obama gets it. So did President Eisenhower half
Business Digest
Delphi-retiree resolution passed Warren The Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee
Nissan to sell electric car for $25K
Associated Press NEW YORK Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday its new electric car will cost just over
Police seek robber
Police seek robber YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the man who robbed a South Side convenience
Swenson named pitcher of the week
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown For the fourth time in his Penguins career,
Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: March 25 Forgery: An employee
Nation & World Digest
Obama, Sarkozy seek Iran sanctions WASHINGTON With the president of France at his side,
Putin: Bombing masterminds will be found
Associated Press MOSCOW Vladimir Putin vowed Tuesday to “drag out of the sewer” the masterminds
Piano-violin duo to play at arts event
YOUNGSTOWN The Munoz-Ilusorio duo will perform at the Jewish Community Center’s J Cafe at 6:30
Feds: Group posed imminent threat
Associated Press DETROIT Federal authorities had been monitoring members of a Michigan-based
Subway killings in Russia send a variety of messages
Editorial: The subway explosions in Moscow that left at least 39 people dead are a reminder that no nation is
EASY Easter Brunch
Family Features Hosting an Easter brunch is a great way to bring friends and family together. And
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room, Educational
The 5 || Youngstown film available on DVD
Youngstown film available on DVD “Youngstown: Still Standing,” the documentary film produced by
Obama finalizes overhaul, loan change
Associated Press WASHINGTON Finalizing two major pieces of his agenda, President Barack Obama on
Hollywood gives the ’80s an encore
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Clash of the Titans” writers Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi are
Cash for good conduct has mixed results
Associated Press NEW YORK An experimental anti-poverty program that pays the poor for
Here’s an alternative for your Passover meal Don’t pass over turkey for holiday
Associated Press Boneless, skinless turkey breast can make for a healthy meal. But it doesn’t
Boardman Kiwanis sponsors holiday event
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Five-year-old Esther Gitimu broke open her
Crossover voters in Ohio must pledge to new party
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republicans and county elections boards are grumbling about a new
Derby prep races continue Saturday
Associated Press NEW YORK The top two Kentucky Derby contenders likely will be running their
Author wrote screenplay specifically for Miley
Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. The romantic melodrama machine that is Nicholas Sparks
CORRECTION
CORRECTION St. Michael Church Family Life Center, 340 N. Broad St., Canfield, will sponsor a
How do students benefit?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The law that President Barack Obama signed Tuesday could mean big
Crock-pot recipes work with so much more SLOW (AND EASY) COOKING
McClatchy Newspapers Richard Strausz of Southfield, Mich., owes his newfound slow-cooker passion
Easter What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Fisher leads Brunner in poll of likely Dem voters
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher is leading Secretary of State
Ohio Marine dies in Africa
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, Ohio The Department of Defense has announced that a U.S. Marine
VALLEY EGG HUNTS
VALLEY EGG HUNTS Easter fun A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as
To turn brownies into Easter fun, hop to it!
Family Features Put a new spin on Easter; serve brownies in bunny and egg shapes — an easy way to
Twins’ Liriano strong in 4-1 win over Pittsburgh
Associated Press FORT MYERS, FLa. Francisco Liriano’s latest spring gem showed exactly why the
Crack vs. cocaine sentences
Opinion: Crack vs. cocaine sentences Los Angeles Times: There was never any scientific basis for the
Early voting available
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though the primary election is more than a
Holmes denies hurting woman
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLa. Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes denies hurting a
Lordstown sewer repairs to start
Staff report LORDSTOWN Village officials now hope the $11 million East Side sewer project will
GOP candidates withdraw from races
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN Two Republicans — one who was running for Congress
Counting the presidential votes
Opinion: Counting the presidential votes I enjoyed your March 24 car- toon showing Obama signing the
Trumbull officials to fill position
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners today are expected to hire
School may seek grant
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com youngstown The treasurer of Mollie Kessler School, an East Wood
Bucs’ Jones has been worth the wait
Associated Press BRADENTON, FLA. Maybe Garrett Jones simply got tired of being labeled a minor
Spring fish sale set in Columbiana Co.
Staff report SALEM The Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District’s spring fish sale offers
Butler’s Hayward leads run to Final 4
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Gordon Hayward has always embraced the big stage. Whether it’s
Mall robbery charge
Mall robbery charge boardman A Youngstown woman faces a robbery charge, accused of fighting with
U.S., Pakistan can be close
Opinion: Will the United States and Pakistan ever trust each other enough to cooperate fully in fighting the
Moore leads All-America team
Associated Press This is now an annual rite of spring for Maya Moore, who is fast joining some of
Agencies to probe Toyota
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The National Academy of Sciences will lead a broad investigation
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.63 .21 Avalon
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