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ELECTION UPDATE: Austintown officials celebrate levy win
ELECTION UPDATE: Austintown officials celebrate levy win
Kitchen fire tonight in Hubbard Twp.
A kitchen fire caused an undetermined amount of damage Tuesday evening to the home of Josephine Robinson at 3695 Jacobs Road in Hubbard Township.
ELECTION UPDATE: Rimedio-Righetti appears headed to victory; sales tax leading
YOUNGSTOWN It appears Youngstown Councilwoman Carol Rimedio-Righetti will defeat incumbent David
Malkin, Fleury carry Pens past Canadiens 2-0
MONTREAL — Evgeni Malkin scored a power-play goal 1:16 into the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury
ELECTION UPDATE: Columbiana sales tax winning easily
ELECTION UPDATE: Columbiana sales tax winning easily
ELECTION UPDATE: Rimedio-Righetti pulling away from Ludt
Carol Rimedio-Righetti and State. Sen. Joe Schiavoni await returns at the Mahoning County Democratic headquarters.
ELECTION UPDATE: Columbiana supporting sales tax
ELECTION UPDATE: Columbiana giving sales tax a boost
ELECTION UPDATE: Fuda winning big in Trumbull race for commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE: Fuda winning easily
Mahoning County absentee vote results
Sam Lordi of the Mahoning County Election Board staff carries in the first of many machines used in Tuesday's elections.
Phantom’s fireworks found in Times Square van
A man accused of trying to blow up a van in Times Square purchased some of the explosive material
Stimulus funds pay for two resurfacing projects
Work begins this week on two projects funded with federal stimulus dollars. The new American
Tickets added for Walking With Dinosaurs event
Additional tickets have been released for the 7:30 p.m. shows tonight and Wednesday of Walking With
Defense lawyer: Va. player’s death was accident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The death of a University of Virginia women’s lacrosse player was an
It’s election day; please vote
The polls in Ohio are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. Check Vindy.com often for the latest
Stocks slide on renewed Greece debt concerns
Stocks slide on renewed Greece debt concerns NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks sank this morning after
More victims feared as Tenn. floodwaters recede
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rescuers feared even more bodies would emerge as muddy flood waters ebb from
Gulf Coast watches, waits for path of oil spill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The sea calmed today, helping efforts to fight a massive oil slick in the Gulf of
NYC bomb suspect nabbed aboard Dubai-bound plane
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. citizen who had recently returned from a five-month trip to his native
Police stand behind Philly officer who Tasered fan
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say an officer appears to have acted appropriately when he
Manchin, Brown to campaign in race for Murtha seat
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Two more notable political names are coming to western Pennsylvania to
Pa. man wanted for fines swims away from police
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police and constables are continuing to search for a man who jumped into
Pittsburgh police still tracing marathon ’threat’
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are still trying to determine the intent — if there was any — by whoever
Traffic stopped by tanker truck fire on Pa.’s I-79
ZELIENOPLE, Pa. (AP) — Traffic is still stopped on Interstate 79 north of Pittsburgh where the
Voter frustration to play out at polls
COLUMBUS (AP) — Voter frustration with Washington, Wall Street and the welfare line was to begin
Mass. governor orders review of water system
CHELSEA, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has ordered a review of the Boston area’s
Judge agrees to delay release of militia members
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has suspended a decision that would have freed nine members of a Michigan
Kiwanis Club lists series of events
Kiwanis Club lists series of events GIRARD Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will meet
Parents announce Montgomery-Hiott wedding plans
boardman The engagement of Katie Montgomery and Matt Hiott, both of 241 N. Memorial Ave.,
Cotter-Campbell engagement announced
Alyson Cotter and Devon Campbell, both of Bay Village, are announcing their engagement along with
Fall wedding for Miss Listerman and Mr. Melnick
The parents of the couple are announcing the engagement and wedding plans of their children, Erin
Toth-Schuckers engagement made known
salem Al and Julie Toth of West Garfield Road are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1945 is planning its 65th reunion for July 31. Anyone knowing
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Should she cut her ties to Dad?
Dear Annie: I have only known my biological father for 14 years. (I have no relationship with my
HELOISE: Inspect package during delivery
Dear Heloise: When you receive a package from a delivery service at your home or work, always
Suspect in Times Square bomb attempt being held
Associated Press NEW YORK A suspect in last weekend’s failed car bomb attack on Times Square
Traficant has ‘odd’ re-entry to politics
Valley’s former rep opts to run in 17th District By DAVID SKOLNICK & Ed Runyan news@vindy.com
Lawyers want case heard in juvenile court
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. Defense lawyers want a higher court to
Two aides join YSU women’s hoop staff
Special to The Vindicator Youngstown Youngstown State women’s basketball coach Bob Boldon has
Judge Adams steps aside in Cafaro case
Staff report AKRON Judge John R. Adams of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, will
Vlad works with YSU athletes on strength
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN When an athlete needs an individualized strength and
Struthers police chief to retire
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Police Chief Bob Norris is looking ahead to his
Cobalt sales surge 29 percent
STAFF/WIRE report news@vindy.com Detroit The auto industry stayed on the road to recovery in
Boy, 12, charged in shop robbery
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 12-year-old boy charged with robbing a South Side sandwich shop was
Four win Horizon track & field events
Special to The Vindicator Lisle, Ill. Four Youngstown State track and field athletes picked up
Spill could affect more than oil prices
Spill could affect more than oil prices NEW ORLEANS The calamitous oil spill in the Gulf of
Ryan meets with workers
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown On the final day of campaigning before the primary
Financial reform is needed
Opinion: By Neal S. WOLIN McClatchy-Tribune The U.S. Senate now has a historic opportunity to pass
Kent State: A mother still grieves
Opinion: By Elaine Holstein McClatchy-Tribune Today, it is 40 years since my son, Jeff, was shot and
Bills to let nurses do more
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com Local advanced-practice nurses say two bills in the Ohio
Latin America not booming
Opinion: If a Martian had descended on earth last week and read the headlines, he would have thought that
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas L. Stout, 44, of 1518 Hiram St., Youngstown, and
Ohio to get $152M for insurance pool
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s new high-risk insurance pool for people with pre-existing
Youngstown’s opera star cleared hurdles to reach the heights From East to Met
Staff/wire report NEW YORK The curtain on the Metropolitan Opera stage is about to rise for the 8
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Kay Allen, East Liverpool, boy, April 30. Joseph and Andrea
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Fake license plate leads to arrest at DMV EAST GARDEN CITY, N.Y. Police say a
3 hurt as car plows into marching band
Associated Press CLEVELAND A teenager is in critical condition after a car plowed into a high
Pens expect some support on road
Associated Press MONTREAL The Pittsburgh Penguins might feel more at home than the typical
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.69 .36 Avalon
Too big to fail? No
Opinion: By David C. JOHN Heritage Foundation Driving the push in Washington for new financial
Elton John concert provided a test and an opportunity
Editorial: There is nothing new about big stars — some really big stars — playing Youngstown. Metropolitan
Care Team to help end barriers to student success
By HArold gwin gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown city schools will pay the Muskingham
Man, 19, gets probation in GE robbery attempt
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trovon Bryant, a 19-year-old city man accused of using an
Oakhill grand jury on job until June 3
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The grand jury hearing matters pertaining
Rested Magic ready for Atlanta
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. There has been no crowd for the games the Orlando Magic have been
Claim of responsibility is met with skepticism
Los Angeles Times ISLAMABAD Pakistani Taliban videos claiming responsibility for a car bomb
Governor: Layoffs, new taxes may fill Pa. budget gap
Associated Press HARRISBURG With Pennsylvania facing a $1 billion-plus deficit for the second
Father, son robbed
Father, son robbed WARREN A father and son from Warren told police they were robbed at gunpoint
Mickelson has chance to become world’s No. 1
Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. That 15-foot birdie putt Phil Mickelson made on the final
Canfield claims round one
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS A wild pitch followed by a throwing error opened the
Cavs lose home court
Rajon Rondo leads Celtics to impressive victory in Game 2 at Quicken Loans Arena By Brian Windhorst
Economic outlook remains cautious
Economic outlook remains cautious WASHINGTON Factories are churning out more goods. Consumers are
Mayweather dominated Mosley
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Floyd Mayweather Jr. is usually content to just win a fight. This time,
Virginia campus shocked
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A senior on the Virginia men’s lacrosse team was charged
United agrees to buy Continental Airlines
Associated Press United and Continental Airlines are counting on more business travelers — not
Research supports HGH is an aid
Associated Press NEW YORK Researchers are reporting the first scientific evidence that a hormone
Butler, Duke set rematch of title game
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Duke and Butler will meet again next season, eight months
Car hits marching band
Associated Press CLEVELAND A teenager is in critical condition after a car plowed into a high
Stocks rise on economic reports
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors sent stocks soaring Monday after getting a boost of confidence
Actress Redgrave dies after bout with cancer
Associated Press NEW YORK Lynn Redgrave, an introspective and independent player in her family’s
Study: Ohio can save with mental-illness treatment
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new report says Ohio could save millions of dollars annually by
Authorities seek man tied to Pakistan
Newsday NEW YORK Authorities have identified the buyer of the SUV used in a failed Times Square
Death toll rises to 28 in flooding
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Muddy waters poured over the banks of Nashville’s swollen
Indians are puzzled by Toronto’s Brett Cecil
Associated Press CLEVELAND Brett Cecil felt far from perfect — except on the pitching mound. The
Warren man charged in assaults in Niles
Staff report NILES Adante D. Mallory, 23, of South Feederle Avenue Southeast, Warren, has been
ELECTION DAY
ELECTION DAY Vote today The polls in Ohio are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. Check
Militia members to be freed until trial
Associated Press DETROIT A judge ordered on Monday that nine jailed members of a Michigan militia
Feds, city leaders plan united offensive on crime
Steven Dettelbach, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, left, talks with Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams after a meeting Monday with area police chiefs about increased police patrols during the summer months.
Police: Man caught with stolen items
Staff report NILES Carmen Renna, 20, of Federal Street was arraigned in Niles Municipal Court on
Advocates for uninsured say high-risk pool will test change
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s new high-risk insurance pool for people with pre-existing
Judge who presided over Traficant trial in 1983 dies at 82
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Senior U.S. District Judge Ann Aldrich, who
Other independents file for Valley races
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Two candidates filed nominating petitions to run as
Upstarts make bid in primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON Candidates backed by Washington are facing upstart challengers looking
Judge OKs extended use of cash for Forum
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the eighth time, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kay
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD April
Car hits marching band
Associated Press CLEVELAND A teenager is in critical condition after a car plowed into a high
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Poland Village Council, 7 p.m., caucus; 7:30 p.m., meeting, Poland Village Town
newsmakers
newsmakers Gotti grandson tries his hand at music NEW YORK The grandson of mobster “Dapper Don”
‘Elixir of Love’ at Pierce
Staff report SHARPSVILLE, PA. Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love,” directed by Francisco
Holiday Inn sets $6.3M project in Austintown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Construction of a $6.3 million Holiday Inn Express
Civil Service exams
Civil Service exams hubbard The city’s Civil Service Commission will conduct written competitive
Rationalizing another failure
Opinion: Rationalizing another failure Dallas Morning News: Remember “The Big Chill,” that indulgent baby
Thoughts about paying taxes
Opinion: Thoughts about paying taxes On tax filing day, a number of thoughts came to mind. Why do
Years ago
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