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Stanford collapses to Texas A&M
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four straight trips to the Final Four for Stanford. No titles. Tyra White’s
Crash in Columbiana County injures three
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Police still have not released the names of three people injured in a
Blue Jackets blasted, 6-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Patrik Berglund scored twice and Jaroslav Halak had 23 saves to lead the St.
Knicks end long drought, beat Cavs
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth
Thousands meet, greet animals at MetroParks’ Farm season opening
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com CANFOIELD Mahoning County’s 700 farms produce 469,766 pounds
Rep. Altmire introduces bill to reform firearms bureau, help gun sellers
Staff Report NEW CASTLE, PA. U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire, D-4th, has joined with U.S. Rep. Steve
Covelli shuttle set during shutdown of 1,300-space YSU parking deck
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Major renovations to the M-2 Lincoln Avenue parking deck at Youngstown
Greeks in Warren celebrate Independence Day
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN The city’s Greek community views the annual celebration
Kasich has ‘mixed feelings’ about permitting slots at racetracks
Associated Press CLEVELAND A spokesman says Gov. John Kasich is expected to hire soon a
For students at Rich Center for Autism, iPads open new vistas
By DENISE DICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Curtis Bevly and Chris Blair pore over their iPads,
Uncle Sam gives income tax filers three-day extension
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The IRS wants people to know they will get
Tough times strike Valley’s alleys
By KARL HENKEL khenkel@vindy.com GIRARD Mickey Kay likens bowling, something that’s been a
Glozers to mark golden milestone with Mass, dinner
HOUSTON Thomas A. and Patricia A. Glozer of Houston, formerly of Youngstown, will celebrate their
Rich Center offers screenings of movie
YOUNGSTOWN The Rich Center for Autism and Youngstown State University are sponsoring free
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She feels trapped in her marriage
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I own a business together that would
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses are Willene
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Mau Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Friendly’s
Local media and Easter Seals children to model fashions at spring luncheon
BOARDMAN Angels of Easter Seals has chosen “Butterflies and Blossoms” as the theme for its 34th
Strimbu Memorial Barbecue anticipates a fund-filled day
BROOKFIELD Organizers of the 22nd Annual Strimbu Memorial Barbecue, planned for May 4 at Yankee
Miriam Chapter 278 OES conducts 103rd annual inspection of officers
YOUNGSTOWN Miriam Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star, conducted its 103rd annual inspection of
Champions to be recognized at ‘Forget-Me-Not Gala’
CANFIELD The seventh annual “Forget-Me-Not Gala” will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Association,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Tuesday, Zumba at 10:30
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY Daphne will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Something Unique For You Florist, 5865 Mahoning Ave.,
Towns in Valley loaded in liquor
The city has enough liquor permits for an area with more than 96,000 residents.
McNally calls for more scrutiny of pension contributions
Mahoning County is paying more than $12 million in contributions to employees’ retirement pensions, something that should be re-examined in upcoming negotiations, says the chairman of the county commissioners.
Valley’s own Drund project lets users organize their online life
Lee Yi is convinced that one national success from a local technology startup could transform the Mahoning Valley into the next Silicon Valley.
Receiver issues on display in scrimmage
In YSU’s first scrimmage last spring, wide receiver Dominique Barnes played his way out of the coaches’ doghouse with a breakout performance, giving the Penguins a surefire No. 1 receiving threat.
It’s gonna be a dogfight
The lovable underdog label is long gone. Now Butler is determined to drop that “first loser” tag, too.
Valley businesses take note of iPad’s workplace applications
Shirley Christian is tired of lugging around stacks of papers and legal pads.
UConn survives late rally by UK
Kemba Walker scored 18 points Saturday night to help Connecticut keep its remarkable postseason run going with a 56-55 victory over Kentucky.
Fields in Canfield remain unfinished
The Canfield Soccer Club was set to take to the turf on six brand-new township-park soccer fields in 2009.
‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ is compelling theater
There’s real magic afoot at the Calvin Center for the Arts these days.
Warren official keeps an eye on finances
The local economy has not been kind to Al Novak, a Warren councilman for 20 years who has worked in the grocery business much of his life.
Phantoms fall to Team USA in OT
An overtime, power play goal, lifted Team USA (30-23-5,65pts) over the Youngstown Phantoms (21-29-6,48pts) 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pet Expo draws hundreds
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Judy Henninger, coordinator of the Northeast Ohio Pet
Cubs rebound to defeat Pirates
Pinch-hitter Blake DeWitt delivered a two-out, two-run double that capped a five-run eighth inning Saturday as the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.
Radioactive water leaks into Japan sea
Highly radioactive water was leaking into the sea Saturday from a crack discovered at a nuclear power plant destabilized by last month’s earthquake and tsunami.
Indians’ pitching lets another one go
Edwin Jackson extended his mastery of Cleveland, Gordon Beckham and Carlos Quentin had two RBIs apiece and the Chicago White Sox beat the Indians 8-3 on Saturday for their first 2-0 start since 2005.
NATO airstrike kills 13 rebels, opposition says
A NATO airstrike intended to thwart Moammar Gadhafi’s forces killed 13 rebel fighters in eastern Libya instead, the opposition said Saturday
Physicians answer questions at annual health-care seminar
High-risk behaviors, prolonged depression, stockpiling medications — and even sudden elation — often are precursors for suicide, a psychologist and participant in a health-care seminar warned.
Liberty installs ‘green’ sign
The township administration building has a sign of the times.
NTSB investigates cause of rupture in Boeing jet
No serious injuries were reported among the 118 people aboard Southwest Flight 812, according to Southwest officials.
Transocean gives safety bonuses despite 11 deaths in oil-rig blast
Transocean Ltd. gave its top executives bonuses for achieving the “best year in safety performance in our company’s history” — despite the explosion of its oil rig that killed 11 people.
Officials: Obama to launch 2012 bid
President Barack Obama is about to make one of Washington’s worst-kept secrets official: He wants a second term.
The Youngstown Playhouse presents ‘oliver!’
Dave and Donny Wolford may be the only father and son acting team on the Youngstown community theater circuit.
Google adds button to back search results, ads
Google adds button to back search results, ads SAN FRANCISCO Google Inc. likes how Facebook gets
With LinkFixerPlus, discover the missing link
Most everyone using Microsoft Office has experienced the pain and suffering that comes from a broken
Realtist announcement
Realtist announcement YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown-Warren Realtist Association, an organization
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2011. There are 272 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
on the air
on the air What: “46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Show” When: Tonight at 8 Where:
Caring for elderly kin can take financial toll
It’s a duty that many of us will eventually assume — that of caregiver of an elderly loved one.
Review: Smart mop from iRobot could use some more muscle
By RON HARRIS Associated Press DECATUR, Ga. The engineers at iRobot Corp. continue to fill the
Sheen gets booed in Detroit
Charlie Sheen and the women he calls his “goddesses” walked onto a Detroit stage to thunderous applause during the first of a planned 20-stop variety show tour.
Puzzling Problem
The county has 1,735 employees and 17 labor contracts. Of the 17 bargaining units, six are now engaged in negotiations.
Children should pay for cellphones
McClatchy Newspapers A reader asks if I have ever written a column on texting while eating in
Tool helps parents teach kids money management
Any parent can tell you that if you want to teach a child how to manage money, you cannot just keep
Azarenka wins Sony Ericsson for second time
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. Shrieking with every shot, Victoria Azarenka won the Sony
RECORD REVIEWS
Various Artists Album: “Sin-atra” (Eagle Rock) Grade: C Just what makes those heavy metal
Gambling and the Mahoning Valley don’t look like a very good fit
Opinion: To its credit, the Kasich Ad- ministration seems a good bit less gung-ho on gambling than certain
Columbiana and Trumbull counties courts filings
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Precision Finning & Bending Inc. v. American Power
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. I watch “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior.” It seems
NEWSMAKERS | Ronnie Dunn obsesses over 1st show since split
Ronnie Dunn came to Las Vegas two days early to get ready for The Academy of Country Music Awards and his first concert since the iconic duo Brooks & Dunn dissolved last September.
Megabus adds cities
Megabus adds cities PITTSBURGH The Megabus.com transportation service is using Pittsburgh to
An essential tool
Buyers and sellers recognize the need for a home inspection McClatchy Newspapers PHILADELPHIA
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Live Wire” by Harlan Coben (Dutton) 2. “Toys” by James Patterson & Dennis
Unions and Dems will be tested
Opinion: With the black cloud of last year’s statewide election still hanging over their heads, Democrats in
Blood clots often missed
Q. My 60-year-old girlfriend had sudden severe lower-back pain and leg pain and swelling. She was
Online funding sites pique interest
At first blush, crowd-funding may sound like just another attempt to raise money online by getting as many visitors as possible to donate to a cause.
Metro Digest || Easter events
Easter events BOARDMAN Boardman Park has announced its community Easter events. Dinner with
Afghans riot again as anti-US feelings grow
Associated Press KABUL Afghans rioted for a second day Saturday to protest the burning of a
Bomb kills N. Ireland policeman
A 25-year-old Catholic policeman who had just joined Northern Ireland’s police force was killed Saturday when a booby-trap bomb exploded as he got into his car.
The times are changing at YSU
Opinion: The times are changing at YSU The student who was robbed at gunpoint recently in YSU’s M-2 parking
Births
Births ST. elizabeth Health Center Kerry Petersen, Canfield, boy, April 1. Amanda Clifton and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Volunteer opportunities
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Collectors seek iron, terra-cotta gnomes
Gnomes have gone from kitsch to fabulous since they became animated movie stars in “Gnomeo and
Trio of coaches split top women’s award; Moore wins 2nd as player
Maya Moore is in a class by herself. Her coach will have to share his award.
Jamie McMurray takes the pole at Martinsville
Jamie McMurray took a step toward jump-starting his season Saturday by winning the pole at Martinsville Speedway.
New and old faces vie for ACM honors
Toby Keith is all about democracy when it comes to The Academy of Country Music’s entertainer of the year award.
Rutgers coach Stringer weighs in on Final Four
Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer takes a look at the games in the women’s Final Four. She is in the unique position of having coached against all four teams this season.
March raises slow in county
Opinion: The pay-raise momentum in Mahoning County operations slowed in March, compared with the lottery-like
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, quarterly meeting, noon, Mahoning
The week for a budget deal
Editorial: The week for a budget deal This is the week when Republicans and Democrats in Washington have to
Recruiting event for nurses aides
Recruiting event for nurses aides Boardman The Mahoning County One-Stop, 149 Boardman-Canfield
Lifting of fiscal emergency is not an invitation to spend
Editorial: The relief that greeted last week’s announcement by Ohio Auditor of State Dave Yost that the
Ohio must correct ‘crack cocaine’ sentencing disparity
Opinion: Ohio continues to use an unfair sentencing law that is a relic of a more violent era. There was a
Pens sweep Panthers to remain in playoff hunt
Pittsburgh defenseman Zbynek Michalek scored with 7:49 left and the Penguins handed the Florida Panthers their eighth consecutive loss, 4-2 on Saturday night.
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