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Dog shot in Brookfield still recovering, but fate undetermined
A dog that was shot in the face with a shotgun two weeks ago still is at the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County while its fate is being decided.
Youngstown police start new hanger program
If you live or work in the city, the Youngstown Police Department is trying to foster a deeper rapport with you.
Indians blow game at Kansas City in ninth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Melky Cabrera rifled a bases-loaded, two-run single into left field off
Poland man indicted for tax evasion, fraud
A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted a Poland man on three counts of income-tax evasion and four counts of making false claims for federal income-tax refunds, the U.S. attorney said.
Gas prices forcing cancellation of spring travel plans
With gas prices above $4 in some states, Americans are canceling spring break plans and rethinking summer vacation, and some tourist destinations are offering gas vouchers of as much as $50 to talk people out of giving up and staying home.
Cousins, Hayes power Marlins past Pirates
MIAMI (AP) — Scott Cousins hit a grand slam, Brett Hayes added a three-run homer and the Florida
Brookfield tops Liberty softball 8-4
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com A day after Brookfield High’s bats were silenced, the Warriors
Philly duck boat tours resume after fatal crash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Amphibious duck boat tours have resumed in Philadelphia nine months after a
Pa. casino opening hotel; others may follow
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Nearly a year after the arrival of table games in Pennsylvania, a few of the
Some Ga. businesses fear impact of immigration law
ATLANTA (AP) — Some Georgia business owners and farmers say they could have a harder time finding
Huckabee criticizes Beck for ‘progressive’ claim
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Mike Huckabee is criticizing fellow Fox News Channel host Glenn Beck for
Sean Durkin resigns as Ursuline girls basketball coach
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-two years ago, a 19-year-old Ursuline
iPhone, iPad tracking causes alarm
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Privacy watchdogs are demanding answers from Apple about why iPhones and iPads
Dry ice lake suggests Mars once had a ‘Dust Bowl’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If you think Mars is a hostile place now, it was harsher 600,000 years ago.
North-South Classic features many local players and coaches
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Today’s North-South All-Star Classic will showcase some the
Ursuline schedules out-of-state teams for football
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN During Dan Reardon’s eight-year tenure as Ursuline’s
Baseball gets A for diversity, but black number down
The percentage of black players in the major leagues dropped again on opening day this year even as the sport again received a top overall grade for racial diversity.
Justice Dept. to search for fraud, manipulation in gas prices
President Barack Obama announced Thursday that the Justice Department is assembling a team to "root out any cases of fraud or manipulation" in oil markets that might be contributing to $4 a gallon-plus gasoline prices.
Mahoning grand jury indicts 2 in Galaxy Seafood attempted robbery
Mahoning grand jury indicts 2 in Galaxy Seafood attempted robbery
Ala. lawmakers apologize for handling of 1944 rape
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Legislature has officially apologized to an elderly black woman
Search resumes for Pa. student missing since January
Search resumes for Pa. student missing since January
Toyota recalls RAV4s, Highlanders to fix airbags
TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. is recalling some of its RAV4 and Highlander
Insider trading defense: Gov’t misled jurors
NEW YORK (AP) — The defense says the government misled jurors about comments made by a wealthy hedge
Western Pa. school under construction catches fire
Western, Pa. school under construction catches fire
Amazon failure takes down sites across Internet
NEW YORK (AP) — Scores of websites and Internet services like Foursquare and Reddit are down or have
NY mom who killed 3 kids in Hudson is laid to rest
SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. (AP) — A white casket and three balloons have arrived at the church where the
Libya rebels claim control of Tunisian border post
Libya rebels claim control of Tunisian border post
Woman used baby's diapers to smuggle pills into Pa. jail
Woman used baby's diapers to smuggle pills into Pa. jail
Judge sentences Youngstown man to eight years in prison on assault, burglary charges
Judge sentences Youngstown man to eight years in prison on assault, burglary charges
Fed grand jury indicts Poland man for income-tax evasion
Fed grand jury indicts Poland man for income-tax evasion
OSHP seizes 110 pounds of suspected marijuana after traffic stop
OSHP seizes 110 pounds of suspected marijuana after traffic stop
Poll: In down economy, education key to youth jobs
Poll: In down economy, education key to youth jobs
Cincy police arrest 12-year-old boy for carjacking
Cincy police arrest 12-year-old boy for carjacking
Habitat's tool-lending shed opens for 2011 season
The Community Tool Shed, a project of Youngstown’s Neighborhood Improvement Corps, has opened its doors for the 2011 season.
Parents announce Kropinak-Skaleris wedding date
CAMPBELL The engagement of Kimberly Ann Kropinak and Mike Skaleris, both of Campbell, and plans
July wedding for Miss Wagner and Mr. Palermo
YOUNGSTOWN Thomas Wagner of Youngstown is announcing the engagement of his daughter, Loren Wagner
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Vince Pellegrini and Christine Peters of Berwick, Pa., announce the birth of a son on April 8 at
Hollie Rybak, Steven Betters to wed May 14
The parents of Hollie Rybak of Cleveland are announcing the engagement of their daughter and Steven
Historical society names ‘Citizens of Honor’
SALEM During the 2006 Salem Bicentennial, 24 individuals were singled out for recognition as
HELOISE: St. Jude’s: Thanks for all of the cards
Dear Heloise: Every year you mention our recycled-card program in your column, and every year we get
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Brother hopes ‘Joe’ will forgive
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Nearly 20 years ago, I was convicted of drunken
Trial set for Girard fire captain
A captain in the Girard Fire Department is scheduled for a jury trial May 4 in Girard Municipal Court on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a March 2010 confrontation with a neighbor.
Major McDonald's supplier looking to build in Lordstown
Anderson Dubose Inc., a major McDonald’s supplier, has applied for an agreement to build a new facility at the Ohio Commerce Center on Tod Avenue, said Mark Zigmont of the Trumbull County Planning Commission.
Meeting to deal with Boardman fire staffing and OT
The township administrator will meet with members of the fire department Friday to address overtime issues and ease tensions.
Pavlik, Loew promoting Williams’ June 25 card
Kelly Pavlik and his trainer, Jack Loew, are getting into the promotion business.
Revamp of city's charter explored
The city council of the future could include fewer members, different ward boundaries and no term limits, all under the auspices of an appointed executive.
Indians beat Kansas City; Masterson now 4-0
Justin Masterson remained unbeaten in four decisions and the Cleveland Indians, after being stymied for five innings by Luke Hochevar, rallied to beat Kansas City 7-5 on Wednesday night.
Canfield native comes a long way for a Cruze
Mark Santilli came for the Chevy Cruze, and he’s not leaving empty-handed — nor hungry.
Canisius scores early and often in rout of Penguins
Jose Torralba had three hits and Chris Gruarin drove in three runs to lead Canisius past Youngstown State, 11-3, in a non-conference baseball game in Wednesday.
Thomas C. Masters' legacy lives on in Boardman Park
Many township residents grow up in Boardman Township Park, but they probably don’t realize that one man was the main force behind all of it.
YSU volleyball signs three recruits, including transfer
Youngstown State has had three more recruits for its volleyball program.
Progress slow this spring for OSU offense
Progress has been slow this spring for OSU offense Associated Press COLUMBUS There is no
Officials reject bids for Western Reserve road project
The Mahoning County commissioners have rejected bids for the widening of Western Reserve Road between Tippecanoe Road and state Route 46 and re-advertised the job.
County employee retires after 46 years of service
In 1965, Myrdis Ledbetter, then 38, of Masury, became one of the few blacks working for county government.
PENS STRIKE IN 2OT
James Neal scored 3:38 into the second overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series Wednesday night.
Marlins score early, extend the Pirates’ scoreless streak
Charlie Morton nearly escaped. A slow-roller in the infield almost got him and the Pittsburgh Pirates out of a bases-loaded jam in the second inning to keep the game scoreless.
Weathersfield BOE honors student
Weathersfield Board of Education honored Trumbull County Technical Center and Mineral Ridge High School senior Michael Cornelius,18, second runner-up in the Bill of Right’s Institute’s “Being an American” essay contest.
Cavs GM excited that offseason could produce several changes
In spite of everything, Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant thinks his team is in a great spot.
Grant will fund upgrading of traffic-control devices
City council approved upgrading traffic-control devices at five city intersections.
Cantata in Warren marks Maundy Thursday
Director of music for Christ Episcopal Church, Dean Hunt, leads his choir in Colors of Grace cantata rehearsal. The cantata tells the story of the Passion of Christ through color, music, lyrics and narrative.
Severe storms tear across Ohio
Severe storms with strong winds and possibly tornadoes tore across Ohio overnight, toppling trees into houses, ripping off store roofs and knocking out power from the southern end of the state all the way to Lake Erie.
After five years, rape case ended
Judge Lou A. D’Apolito of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has handed down a verdict that will put an end to a five-year-old rape case.
BP sues rig owner for $40B, blames it for disaster
BP on Wednesday sued the maker of the device that failed to stop last year’s calamitous Gulf oil spill and the owner of the rig that exploded, alleging that negligence by both helped cause the disaster.
Committee to discuss 20 Federal Place
City council members declined to permit the board of control to seek proposals and sign a contract with a firm to manage the city-owned 20 Federal Place office building.
Struthers City Council: 4 candidates vying for 3 at-large seats
Staff report struthers Four candidates, including three incumbents, are running in the
Feds sue contractor, farms in Thai case
A federal agency has filed lawsuits claiming more than 200 Thai workers were physically abused by supervisors after being recruited by a California-based labor contractor to work on farms in Hawaii and Washington.
Officials could legally raise bed tax
Mahoning County officials have learned they can legally raise the county’s hotel and motel bed tax, but two of the three county commissioners don’t favor doing so.
Senate considers name-changing bill
People convicted of sex crimes or identity theft would be barred from changing their legal names, under legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate.
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to hear Antwon Lanier appeal
The Ohio Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of Antwon Lanier of Youngstown, who was convicted of rape and complicity to the robbery, kidnapping and murder of Sierra Slaton.
McDonald’s supplier to build here
Anderson Dubose Inc., a major McDonald’s supplier, has applied for an agreement to build a new facility at the Ohio Commerce Center on Tod Avenue.
Captain in Girard Fire Department scheduled for trial
A captain in the Girard Fire Department is scheduled for a jury trial May 4 in Girard Municipal Court on a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a March 2010 confrontation with a neighbor.
Easter weekend What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for the Easter weekend.
Pa. agency OKs more gas drilling on hunting lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has expanded the scope of leasing state-owned hunting lands for harvesting natural gas from the lucrative Marcellus Shale formation.
NEOUCOM looks to have presence in Akron metro
The region’s medical school based in Rootstown Township wants to have a physical presence in Akron.
Ohio court weighs greed vs. right to know
A citizen activist says he was wronged by the failure of a small Ohio city to give him 20 years of 911 tapes he sought, which were long ago recorded over.
Journalists killed in Libya
Barely two months ago, combat photographer Tim Hetherington sent out a Tweet from the Academy Awards ceremony, where his Afghanistan war film “Restrepo” was up for the best documentary trophy.
Community Tool Shed opens doors for 2011 season
The Community Tool Shed, a project of Youngstown’s Neighborhood Improvement Corps, has opened its doors for the 2011 season.
Funhouse enthusiast likes the frights
Rick Davis is refurbishing a coffin in his workshop when a reporter arrives.
METRO DIGEST || Recycling drive
Mahoning County residents wanting to get rid of household appliances can do so by bringing them to the Covelli Centre from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Charter teacher to receive award
National Heritage Academies announced that Stambaugh Charter Academy fourth-grade teacher Wendy Thomas was one of only four teachers chosen to receive the 2011 Excellence in Teaching Award.
An opera of grand proportions
“The Phantom of the Opera” By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When West Branch High theater
Boardman man faces multiple charges
A 30-year-old man accused of robbing an elderly woman at knife point will be in court today.
‘Real’ turn of events for Wesley
Country singer James Wesley believes his recent success is nothing short of unbelievable.
Ricci Martin’s show honors his father, Dean
For Ricci Martin, memories are made of his father, Dean Martin, every time he takes the stage for this retrospective “His Son Remembers” show.
Chorus to present spring concert
The Stambaugh Chorus, directed by Dr. Hae-Jong Lee with accompanist Alison Morris, will present a spring concert, “Songs of America I: Peace & Hope,” at 4 p.m. May 22.
JD Eicher: ‘Shifting’ direction on new album
With the release of their sophomore album, “Shifting,” JD Eicher and the Goodnights take their place among the elite of Northeast Ohio-Western Pennsylvania bands.
Ray, Drennen on right track as Youngstown councilmen
Editorial: It is not A STRETCH to describe the city of Youngstown’s future as shaky. The 18 percent decline in
Roach likes work of Pacquiao in camp
Freddie Roach is not a man given to hyperbole. When Manny Pacquiao’s trainer says the pound-for-pound champion is having his best training camp, Sugar Shane Mosley had better pay attention.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton, OH; 330-654-5630 Fri: Two Much Fun, 7
Many abandon landlines
America’s abandonment of the landline phone in favor of the cellphone is accelerating, but nowhere has it gone further than in Arkansas and Mississippi.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Plane returns after bird strike
A plane headed for London returned to the Orlando-Sanford International Airport after it hit a bird during takeoff.
NEWSMAKERS | Directors slam $30 early release offer
Big-name Hollywood action-flick directors have come out guns-ablazing against a plan by studios to allow people to rent new movies at home just two months after they debut in theaters
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Johnny W. Boone, 54, North Benton, and Charlotte M.
Spoiled public employees raise ire
Opinion: Spoiled public employees raise ire The April 6 letter “Different view of public employees” demands
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
BUSINESS DIGEST | Library e-books coming to Kindle
Owners of the Kindle from Amazon.com will be able to download e-books from 11,000 U.S. libraries later this year, the company said Wednesday.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Eastside Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St. (corner of Oak and Fruit), Youngstown,
Births
Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Laura Kumler and Hans Tritico, Poland, girl, April
Obama makes Facebook ‘friends’
President Barack Obama likely has a few more “friends” after a town hall at Facebook headquarters that drew questions from site users and the youthful employees of the social media giant.
Financial adviser pleads in corruption probe
A financial services adviser has pleaded guilty to conspiracy on charges that he bribed two elected officials in Cleveland with fake palm trees.
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Bigger sleep lab
The St. Joseph Health Center Diagnostic Sleep Lab has relocated to Hunters Square, 8600 E. Market St., Howland.
Selig, MLB take over Dodgers
Major League Baseball is taking the extraordinary step of assuming control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team increasingly paralyzed by its owners’ bitter divorce.
HEALTH NEWS DIGEST | Nonprofit training
Nonprofit training YOUNGSTOWN/CHAMPION Capacity-building training for board members and staff of
ODDLY ENOUGH | Pa. man shot teen over her last cigarette
oddly enough Pa. man shot teen over her last cigarette PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh police say a 32
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Summer Stock 2011 Season, Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren.
Breast milk banks
After the birth of her daughter five years ago, Cynthia Li, of Berkeley, Calif., was diagnosed with a severe thyroid condition and was unable to breast feed.
New This week
New This week African Cats (G) ssss An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the
Meat tenderizer for all sorts of stings
Q. I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay. We would swim in the bay every summer as kids. We all got stung
Soap-opera bond is slipping away
By Jenei Osterheldt McClatchy Newspapers As a little girl, she watched them with her mother. As
Prep roundup
BASEBALL Columbiana 9, Lisbon 2 LISBON Hank Schlueter’s two-run homer put the Clippers (10-3,
Financial storm is brewing
Opinion: WASHINGTON Thank you, Standard & Poor’s. The rating agency’s warning about the possibility it
Who is to blame?
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday As public employee unions have come under growing pressure from
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.82 .24 Avalon
NFL talks put on hold until next month
After four long and intense mediation sessions between the NFL and its locked-out players, the judge decided to give both parties an extended break.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Baffert’s Jaycito, The Factor still in contention for Derby
Bob Baffert says Jaycito and The Factor are still being considered for the Kentucky Derby.
Don’t let Trump fool you, he’s no conservative
Opinion: In bridge, a trump card is held in reserve for winning a trick. In politics, Donald Trump is
Reformer targets education
Opinion: WASHINGTON During 25 years in the Marine Corps, including flying helicopters in Vietnam, Rep. John
Hoover pulls the plug on ads after cancellation of shows
Millions of soap-opera fans aren’t the only ones who had the rug pulled out from under them.
Going pro: Kentucky trio declare for draft
Kentucky freshmen Terrence Jones, Brandon Knight and junior DeAndre Liggins are heading to the NBA. Maybe.
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