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Charity: More than 1,000 killed in Ivorian town
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Unknown attackers wielding machetes and guns killed more than 1,000 civilians in
Obama set to launch re-election bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is about to make one of Washington’s worst kept secrets
Man: Autistic son died after waking family to fire
BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) — The father of a 12-year-old autistic boy says his son died in a fire at the
Mack leads Butler back to national title game
HOUSTON (AP) — The lovable underdog label is long gone. Now Butler is determined to drop that “first
Authorities find crashed plane in SE Missouri
FARMINGTON, Mo. (AP) — Authorities believe they have found the remains of a single-engine Wisconsin-
Wyoming town’s 4 residents counted after Census snafu
LOST SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming town of Lost Springs can finally count on the Census to get
Opponents start push to repeal Ohio union law
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Opponents of an Ohio law to limit public workers’ collective bargaining rights
Libyan rebels say airstrike killed 13 of their own
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A NATO airstrike intended to thwart Moammar Gadhafi’s forces killed 13 rebel
Crack leaks radioactive water into sea off Japan
RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan (AP) — Highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea Saturday from a crack
Man gets 23 years for robbing Ill. lottery winner
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) — A 35-year-old suburban Chicago man who targeted and shot an Illinois
Transocean gives safety bonuses despite deaths
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Transocean Ltd. gave its top executives bonuses for achieving the “best year in
John C. Haas of Rohm and Haas chemical firm dies
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — John C. Haas, former chairman of global chemical company Rohm and Haas who was
HELOISE: Learning about help with vet bills
Dear Heloise: Thank you for your column! I’m hoping you may have some information to help me. I am
SOCIETY DIGEST || Dinner date wrong
Dinner date wrong POLAND A spaghetti dinner, planned as a benefit for Sharon Dubec and her
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Lazy son plays on parents’ guilt
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am ready for the loony farm. Both of my adult sons
ABWA chapter plans annual basket auction
STRUTHERS Tri-Gold Prime-Time Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has scheduled
Youngstown Symphony Society to host concert for area elementary students
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Society’s Women’s Committee for Children’s Concerts is
Members of A String of Pearls plan cultured Red Hat event
YOUNGSTOWN A String of Pearls, the Youngstown Chapter of the Red Hat Society, will present the
After three years, PNC Bank Building will shed scaffolding
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An agreement between a city committee and the
Cabaret theater blossoms at YSU with beautiful voices
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For its final theater production this
Mahoning, Trumbull don’t fare well in County Health Rankings
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com Mahoning and Trumbull counties are rated among the more
Notre Dame’s Novosel has ties to the Valley
Staff report Natalie Novosel, a daughter of Hubbard High graduate Nick Novosel, will be a starter
Strategies unveiled to tackle fund cuts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Strategies to maximize enrollment and
Mental-health agency offers training to police in Valley
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN About one in 10 calls to which police officers
Valley native to give view into Wall Street in lecture
Staff report youngstown Derek Penn, a native of Youngstown and current managing director and
Penguins wide open at wideout (and that’s not good)
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On the final play of Friday’s practice, YSU
7 to be arraigned in beating of officer
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seven women accused of beating a city
Would Dr. King be pleased today?
Opinion: Where were you on April 4, 1968? I was a sophomore at East High School, and I, like the rest of
Lack of clarity prompts questions about budget
Editorial: If you study the biennium budget proposed by Republican Gov. John Kasich and his fiscal gurus and
New US citizens are sworn in
New US citizens are sworn in YOUNGSTOWN These people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization
POLICE BLOTTER
Feb. 16 Missing wallet: A female’s wallet was reported missing but was later found by the woman at
Sports briefs
Golf outings, scores being accepted Neighbors wants your golf outing notices and league scores.
Jazz ensembles set to perform Tuesday
The 11th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will take place Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Austintown briefs
Local students earns a spot on the Dean’s List Amy Kolenich was named to the fall 2010 Dean’s List
Canfield briefs
Spin for local charities Studio Oxygen Yoga and Fitness in the Hilltop Plaza in Canfield will host
Sports briefs
Golf outings, scores being accepted Neighbors wants your golf outing notices and league scores.
Curves collecting for food bank
During the month of April, Curves of Austintown will participate in the 13th annual Curves Food
Culinary students advance to state event
In its first year hosting the FCCLA Regional Culinary Competition, the Mahoning County Career and
Boardman Police Blotter
Feb. 19 Theft: Four people left Sawa Steakhouse in Southern Park Mall without paying their $101.84
Public meeting to address sewer system
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The township will have a public meeting with Mahoning
Boardman briefs
Boardman grad makes the Dean’s list Boardman High School graduate Dana Infante was named to the
Sports briefs
Canfield team nets win The Canfield High School tennis team defeated Salem 3-2 Tuesday to open the
Poland briefs
Help the Dubec family Poland Presbyterian Church will host a fundraiser for the Dubec Family
Davis YMCA preschool throws indoor beach party March 19
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the weather was warm on March 19, it wasn’t quite hot
Career center students earn art awards
Three Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students earned honors from the Graphic Arts
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2011. There are 273 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Celtic Woman, 8 p.m.: Irish vocalists deliver Songs from the Heart
Airlines boost fares
Associated Press DALLAS The big U.S. airlines are raising base fares by $10 per round trip on
Bar foundation takes scholarship applications
Staff report youngstown The Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation is accepting applications
Restructuring plan for city schools keeps main offices at Rayen
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city schools revitalization plan means
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
K.O. Drugs Boxing tourney returns in May
Staff report Youngstown The 2011 K.O. Drugs High School Boxing tournament is scheduled for
175th anniversary
Small but loyal membership cherishes memories of Coitsville Presbyterian Church By LINDA M.
DETAILS
DETAILS What: “A Window into Wall Street” lecture, part of YSU’s Williamson Symposium Lecture
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA K J 10 6 5 2 uK v6 5 4 2 w7 In third
coitsville presbyterian Background
Coitsville Presbyterian Church, 91 Coitsville-Hubbard Road (Route 616), Coitsville Township, will
Obama highlights efficient vehicles
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. Pressing his energy- policy goals, President Barack Obama on
area lenten program
Villa Maria Spirituality and Education Center: “Lenten Reflections: Passion Narratives” will be
Joblessness falls to 2-year low
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in two
Students are invited to STEM Showcase display
Staff report youngstown Students of all ages and their parents who are interested in careers in
3 earn semifinalist spots in geography bee
Staff report youngstown Three area youths were recently named semifinalists in the 2011 Ohio
How Others See It
Years ago, I remember watching shouting matches in the British Parliament and legislators in other
World-renowned poet to speak at workshop
Staff report Kent The 2011 Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth
Prosecute pedophile priests
Opinion: Seattle Times: After decades of silence, deceit and settlements, the Roman Catholic Church’s sexual-
world music jam
world music jam The Women’s Committee for Children’s Concerts, an affiliate of the Youngstown
Energy manager helps Canfield schools save money
Energy manager helps Canfield schools save money By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com canfield
Mixed reactions to qualifying switch
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va. Sprint Cup drivers not
Coaches of UK, UConn are focus
Associated Press HOUSTON Nobody will dispute that they are great coaches, and the latest
sunday news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Retired Gen. James Jones, President
Libyan opposition forces becoming better organized
Associated Press AJDABIYA, Libya Something new has appeared at the Libyan front: a semblance of
GOP to stay neutral on Canfield tax levy
GOP to stay neutral on Canfield tax levy CANFIELD The Mahoning County Republican Party is
MLK invoked as Ohio union fight moves to cities
Associated Press COLUMBUS Opponents of bills in Ohio, Wisconsin and other states curtailing
NH lawmaker calls bishop ‘pedophile pimp’
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. The Republican leader of the New Hampshire House on Friday
Rafael Nadal has little problem vs. Federer
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Rafael Nadal usually receives a trophy when he beats Roger
Fallout over SB 5 continues for area chamber
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Youngstown Another business has withdrawn its membership
Injuries mounting at Penn St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. With so many players hurt, having to choose between four
Arrests follow fights at Chaney
5 students charged could face expulsion By DAVID SKOLNICK and denise dick news@vindy.com
Early college puts call out for applicants
Staff report youngstown The city school district, in cooperation with Eastern Gateway Community
Ford accelerates past GM in March sales
By Kristen russo krusso@vindy.com Lordstown For the second time since 1998, Ford surpassed
Afghans storm UN office over burning of Quran; 7 killed
Associated Press KABUL Afghans angry over the burning of a Quran at a small Florida church
Carmona, Indians pounded by Sox
Associated Press CLEVELAND Fausto Carmona dug the hole. The Cleveland Indians fell in. Making
Wild about cheetahs
Youngstown native follows her dream to Africa to work closely with animals By Ashley Luthern
newsmakers
newsmakers Sheen kicks off tour tonight in Detroit DETROIT Charlie Sheen’s kept an awfully
Syrian protesters, security forces clash
Syrian protesters, security forces clash CAIRO The protest movement against Syrian President
Fredette, ND’s Brey win top AP awards
Associated Press HOUSTON Jimmer Fredette became a one-name star in his senior season at BYU.
Fox Sports Pittsburgh changes name
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Friday’s Opening Day telecast of the Pittsburgh
Obama: Budget deal is close
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bullish President Barack Obama said Friday that compromise is
Phantoms frustrated by loss and fall back in playoff race
By TOm Williams williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Desperation has embraced the Youngstown Phantoms
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.08 .19 Avalon
Severstal purchase
Severstal purchase Warren RG Steel, LLC has completed its purchase of Severstal Warren from
Kasich to Ohioans: Trust me
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich can be a pretty hard guy to figure out. One minute, he talks about
Student raises funds for tsunami victims
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Lane Hardwick, a student at Salem High School, has
Crawford has triple-double in Wizards’ win
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a forgettable season, the Washington Wizards made some unlikely
DiPaolo agrees to comply with laws
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sergio DiPaolo of Girard, charged criminally twice in recent months for
What’s the endgame for Libya?
Opinion: The only person who has spoken with clarity about the endgame in Libya is the mother of Eman al-
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Jeff J. Forman et al v. Roger R. Kreps, other torts.
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