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Cardinals beat Pirates 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols had the tying and go-ahead RBIs and Kyle McClellan rebounded from a
Crandall Park Community seeking resident input Tuesday
A Crandall Park Community meeting will be hosted by Parkside Neighbors, city of Youngstown, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and other community organizations at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.
Another dud from Charlie Sheen in Cleveland tonight
After a disaster in Detroit and a Chicago show shake-up, Charlie Sheen was in Cleveland on Tuesday night trying to win over a new audience.
Friday basketball game will benefit new animal shelter
A charity basketball game between the Racers and Veterinarians will be at the Bristol High School gymnasium at 6 p.m. Friday to raise money for the new shelter for the Trumbull County Animal Welfare League.
Phantoms blown out by Des Moines 7-0
Staff report URBANDALE, IOWA The Youngstown Phantoms began the final week of the regular season
Opinions mixed on proposed leash law in Poland forest
About 20 people attended Tuesday’s village council meeting to voice their opinions to a proposed change to the forest dog leash law.
Indians hand Red Sox fourth straight loss
CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Tomlin outpitched Boston’s Josh Beckett, Cleveland came up with just enough
Pens beat Devils 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pascal Dupuis had two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins moved closer to clinching
Fitch basketball coach resigns
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN A posted comment following the online version
Campbell High School teacher's death stuns colleagues, students
Campbell High School teacher's death stuns colleagues, students
Campbell reaches agreements with two of its unions
Campbell reaches agreements with two of its unions
Pinwheels event for Akron Children's Hospital is Wednesday
Pinwheels event for Akron Children's Hospital is Wednesday
Jury reaches verdict in NJ triple murder trial
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a man charged in the execution-
Caterpillar CEO, Ill. gov. meet over tax complaint
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — The head of heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. says the company
RI lawmakers consider alternatives to gay marriage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island lawmakers will consider a proposal to allow gay couples and
Southwest finds cracks in more planes
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines says it finished inspecting its grounded older planes and five of
HELOISE: Sending candy, goodies to troops
Dear Heloise: When my granddaughter was stationed in Iraq, she asked us for candy the troops could
SOCIETY DIGEST | Book signing at health store
Book signing at health store NILES Janet L. DeCesare of Mineral Ridge will sign copies of her
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Animal ‘abuse’ letter hurt her
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Through circumstances beyond our control, my husband
Links chapter’s health fair will draw ‘300 Sisters in Red’
The Youngstown Chapter of The Links, Inc. will have its annual health fair, “300 Sisters in Red,” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center.
Cardinal Mooney plans auction to support academic program
The eighth annual Cardinal Mooney “Continue the Tradition” auction will take place May 6 in the school gymnasium.
Woman gets 20 years for strangling her daughter
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who admitted strangling her 18-year-old daughter on a college
More companies leave Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
More companies leave Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
2 missing in huge Tenn. sewage plant spill
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say they are searching for two workers missing after a wastewater
Space junk threatening space station, 3 residents
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A small piece of space junk is drifting dangerously close to the
UAE officer accused of human trafficking in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A United Arab Emirates military officer who was attending the U.S. Naval War
Government bombardment pushes back Libyan rebels
BREGA, Libya (AP) - Libyan government forces unleashed a withering bombardment of rebels outside a
Obama: Budget deal close, shutdown disruptive
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he believes a budget deal is still possible that will
Texas death row inmate gets reprieve
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the first scheduled execution of a Texas
Trucker pleads not guilty in runaway truck deaths
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A California trucker whose runaway big-rig slammed into a Santa Barbara
Panel to hear plan to cap fees in $3.4B settlement
Lawmakers angry with attorneys requesting $223 million in fees for their role bringing about a $3.4
Dolphin that jumped on boat in SW Fla. identified
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (AP) — Experts in southwest Florida say they have identified the dolphin that
Technology companies lead stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Technology companies led stocks higher today after Texas Instruments Inc. said it
State Route 7 near Wellsville completely open weeks after landslide
State Route 7 near Wellsville completely open weeks after landslide
Trial starts for Mass. mom accused of denying meds
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts prosecutor tells jurors that a woman accused of withholding
Couple arrested in NC for 1995 Calif child killing
BARSTOW, Calif. (AP) — A couple wanted for the 1995 killing of their 3-year-old nephew in California
Report: Ohio death sentences in 2010 the highest in years
Report: Ohio death sentences in 2010 the highest in years
OSHP troopers seize 64 pounds of suspected marijuana on Ohio Turnpike
Troopers seized marijuana on Ohio Turnpike
Inmate to be 1st in Texas executed with new drug
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A condemned man is set to be the first executed in Texas with a new drug
Richard Branson to announce new venture in Calif.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Billionaire adventurer Richard Branson says he plans to travel to the
Fla.’s George LeMieux launches 2012 US Senate bid
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s former U.S. Senator George LeMieux is launching a campaign for
2nd child accused in NYC attack on Muslim girl
NEW YORK (AP) — A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on hate crime charges and is accused of helping
City approves plans for Erie Terminal apartments
The sale of the Erie Terminal in downtown Youngstown for $740,000 should be finalized in a few days,
Grim Sleeper serial killer may have 8 more victims
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police investigators say eight more women may be linked to the “Grim
Stocks mixed at open; service industry report due
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are mixed at the opening of trading with oil prices hovering near 30-month
Colo. officials plan to remove boulders above road
GEORGETOWN, Colo. (AP) — People traveling across Colorado face long detours. A 25-mile stretch of
NY police to resume search for bodies near beach
OAK BEACH, N.Y. (AP) — Investigators planned to return to a remote, densely overgrown stretch of a
Ouattara forces seize Ivory Coast president’s home
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) - Forces trying to install Ivory Coast’s democratically elected leader
Toads on the move again in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Warning: Amorous Amphibians Ahead. Toads heeding the call of the wild are
City schools performance audit suggests layoffs
State Auditor Dave Yost’s office this morning released a performance audit for the Youngstown City
Similar names prompt Pa. brewers’ trademark fight
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania brewery is hopping mad over the name given to another
Theater: Impostors booked bogus Drake shows in Pa.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania theater says it’s been the victim of a swindle by people
Estate of slain Pittsburgh officer planning suit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The estate of one of three Pittsburgh police officers slain answering a
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Chaney High School January and June classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Roundtable discussion focuses on state budget
Proposed state-budget cuts of 8 percent this year and 15 percent next year in home services for seniors will force people into nursing homes and ultimately cost the state more money than it saves.
Mayoral candidate unveils ‘Grow Warren’ plan
Mayoral candidate Jim Graham has launched an economic-development initiative called “Grow Warren” that he believes will bring jobs to the city.
Civil-rights leader honored
Judge Benita Y. Pearson reminded those attending the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service that it is their responsibility to “pick up the mantle and pass the torch” to keep the dream of racial equality alive.
Referendum leaders turn in petitions to repeal Senate Bill 5
A coalition of unions and like-minded groups delivered more than 6,000 signatures to Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted late Monday afternoon.
Scholarship program renamed for slain real-estate agent
Though real-estate agent Vivian Martin was killed last year, the Youngstown-Warren Realtist Association is ensuring her legacy survives.
Super league on ice for now
A proposed super alliance of more than 20 schools, including four from the Mahoning Valley, seemed to be an exciting certainty last week.
Probe into railroad accident continues
Inspectors with the Federal Railroad Administration have examined the rails and conducted interviews at the scene of the Newton Falls train derailment but won’t be releasing findings for at least two months.
With playoff hopes fading, every game counts
The good news for the Youngstown Phantoms is that goaltender Matthew O’Connor is back on the ice practicing.
More LSP Gang members face arraignment over next 3 weeks
Prosecutors say the 31 men they have identified as members of the LSP Gang wreaked havoc on South Side neighborhoods for 10 years.
Mahoning Valley Historical Society New home, newer faces
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has weathered the economic storm and made it to the other side stronger than before.
Obinna makes name for himself
It’s a typical story. Nigerian soccer player comes to America to get a civil engineering degree and, after watching football practice one day, decides to try out, eventually earning a starting spot...
City may dish out $500K to void Covelli food pact
After some rocky times, the city’s Covelli Centre is seeking to end its relationship with the facility’s food-and-beverage vendor.
Texas A&M revels in rags-to-riches story
Kelly Krauskopf still remembers those tough old days at Texas A&M.
Lawsuit filed against Newton Falls
Twenty-four Newton Falls police officers, residents and city employees have filed a lawsuit alleging that illegal listening devices were being used in the municipal building in 2008.
Sights on 2012
After two years of ideological battles over health care and the economy, President Barack Obama announced Monday that he will seek another term.
City officials to consider replacing security company
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to replace its security company at city hall with a group of up to 26 retired Youngstown police officers.
Companies warn of email breach
With the possible theft of millions of email addresses from an advertising company, several large companies have started warning customers to expect fraudulent emails.
Studies question heart procedures
Two new studies could change care for hundreds of thousands of heart patients each year.
New bond set for murder suspect
A new bond amount has been established for the 53-year-old man accused in the city’s third murder of the year, and he will be waiting a little longer before appearing in court.
Cochran happy to be home
Former Youngstown State University football player and conditioning coach Mike Cochran is the first to admit that he had to leave home in order to return home.
Foes reject role for Gadhafi’s sons
A diplomatic push by Moammar Gadhafi’s regime ran into trouble Monday as opponents at home and abroad rejected any solution to the Libyan conflict that would involve one of his sons taking power.
Wreckage, bodies found from ’09 Air France crash
Specialists could start pulling up bodies and wreckage from an Air France plane found on the Atlantic Ocean floor within a month.
Appeals court affirms conviction
The 11th District Court of Appeals has affirmed the 2009 conviction of Eugene Cumberbatch of Warren on two counts of aggravated murder for his role in the murders of Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26.
Southwest incident prompts FAA order
Federal aviation officials readied an order Monday for emergency inspections on 80 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 jetliners like the one on which a piece of fuselage tore away more than 30,000 feet above Arizona last week.
9/11 suspects to face military tribunal
The Obama administration gave up Monday on trying avowed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four alleged henchmen in civilian federal court and will prosecute them instead before military commissions.
School board will not take action on principal’s contract
Poland schools finds itself in a pinch when it comes to a longtime public educator.
Valley meth-lab suspect also charged in La.
A man charged with operating a methamphetamine lab in the village was already on probation after facing charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine in Louisiana, police said.
Ban on exotic pets to expire
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will let a temporary ban on exotic-pet ownership implemented by outgoing Gov. Ted Strickland expire this week.
PSU president ranks fifth in pay, survey says
Penn State president Graham Spanier is the fifth-highest-paid public-college president in the country, a new survey found.
METRO DIGEST | Robotics team wins
The Warren G. Harding robotics team, Team 48 Delphi ELITE, won first place in the Smoky Mountain regional robotics competition in Knoxville, Tenn.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Feds: Ga. man had recruit sell fake movie posters
Federal prosecutors say a Georgia man accused of making more than $1 million from the sale of fake vintage horror-movie posters has found another way to continue his scheme.
Robbery suspect sought
Police are searching for the man who robbed two employees at a local restaurant at gunpoint and got away with more than $600.
UConn handles Butler to win national title
Connecticut's Shabazz Napier, second from left, and Jeremy Lamb celebrate after beating Butler 53-41 at the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball championship game Monday, April 4, 2011, in Houston. Butler's Shawn Vanzant looks on.
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Comfort Keepers recruiting event
Comfort Keepers recruiting event Boardman The Mahoning County One-Stop invites those interested
Parents cheer & jeer changes
By Kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown More than 60 parents either vented their
Muslim group not a threat
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS, Ohio The Muslim Brotherhood is no threat to
Mercury rule will clean air
Opinion: Newsday: It took the Environmental Protection Agency two decades, but it has finally proposed a
Will Sheen shine in Cleveland tonight?
After a rocky opening night show in Detroit Saturday at which many fans booed and walked out, Charlie Sheen changed his format.
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS | Few seats remain for ‘Blossoms’ at YSU
Only a few general admission (not table seating) tickets remain for the 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances of “Blossoms & Bliss.”
Brotherhood bad for Egypt
Opinion: By David A. RIDENOUR McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON One person, one vote, one time doesn’t make
U.N. panel should question Libyan about Pan Am attack
Editorial: The British and Scottish govern- ments have little credibility when it comes to getting all the
‘An Evening With Lucille Ball’ reveals the woman, not the role Loving Lucy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Among the many par- adoxes of fame and celebrity that
The top 5 grossing movies in theaters in North America for the weekend of April 1-3
The top 5 grossing movies in theaters in North America for the weekend of April 1-3, as reported by boxofficemojo.com.
A crisis in Latin America
Opinion: MEXICO CITY Mexico is not Libya, Egypt or Tunisia, but it has something in common with them — a
WFMJ’s Monstrola wins groom contest
Mark Monstrola, meteorologist for 21 WFMJ-TV, is the winner of Brides magazine’s Groom of the Year contest.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.07 —.01 Avalon
Fearless portrayal propels ‘Fat Pig’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com If beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder, then why
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, April 5, the 95th day of 2011. There are 270 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tape surfaces in Bonds trial
Prosecutors in the federal case against Barry Bonds say a key witness has rediscovered the tape of a secretly recorded conversation with the slugger’s doctor.
Rodman elected to Hall of Fame
Dennis Rodman earned plenty of labels during his sometimes turbulent NBA career.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronnie G. Lampkin Jr., 27, of 4663 New Hampshire
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, Youth League Baseball meeting, 7 p.m., 6844
Boardman baseball sweeps Dublin Scioto
The Boardman High baseball team started its season off with a sweep of Dublin Scioto, winning Boardman 11-3 and 8-4.
NEWSMAKERS | Couric leaving anchor post, executive says
Katie Couric is leaving her anchor post at “CBS Evening News” less than five years after becoming the first woman to solely helm a network TV evening newscast.
Overspending on administration
Opinion: Overspending on administration According to the Brook- ings Institution of Washington, D.C., Ohio
Butler’s success has positive impact on YSU
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com Quick — can you name the last team to beat the Butler Bulldogs in
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Monday’s game Rangers 5, Bruins 3 NEW YORK Brandon Dubinsky and Michael Sauer
Pirates hold off Cardinals
Charlie Morton won his first road game since the end of 2009 in a 47-degree chill and the Pittsburgh Pirates stunned Kyle Lohse with a four-run sixth inning in a 4-3 victory Monday night.
Judge lifts freeze on woman’s accounts
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A visiting probate judge has lifted the
GOP plans 3rd stopgap measure
GOP plans 3rd stopgap measure WASHINGTON With budget talks deadlocked, House Republicans
YSU men’s golf 6th at Wildcat Inv.
Staff report Malvern, Pa. The YSU men’s golf team placed sixth out of 20 teams at the Wildcats
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