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Thursday morning march will protest cuts to S.S., Medicare
The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative announced Wednesday that workers, community residents and members of the faith-based community will be in Salem today to dramatize the harm that would result from proposed Congressional budget cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
64 dead as storms rip through South
An emergency official says 10 more storm-related deaths have been confirmed in an Alabama county, bringing the regional death toll to 64.
Gunshots fired into house where 9-year-old sleeping
A resident of Saratoga Avenue Southwest reported that gunshots were fired into her house about 3 a.m. Tuesday, and she could hear a car speed away.
Penguins lose Game 7 to Lightning, 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dwayne Roloson made 36 saves for his second NHL playoff shutout, Sean Bergenheim
Police seeking men who beat 82-year-old
Police are looking for the three men who beat and shot an 82-year-old city man.
Pirates rebound with win over Giants
Pirates rebound with win over Giants PITTSBURGH — James McDonald pitched six sharp innings
Indians win ninth-straight home game
Indians win ninth-straight home game CLEVELAND — Orlando Cabrera’s three-run double in the first
Campbell finalizes revised police pact
The city and police have finalized a revised contract that includes a raise, but not as big as the raise in the first version.
Struthers edges Salem at Cene Park
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Struthers baseball coach Mike Donatelli summed up
YSU basketball signs freshman from Kansas
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State has added D.J. Cole, a third-team all-state selection
Majority of Warren council backs Franklin for mayor
WARREN Seven of the 10 members of Warren City Council will announce their support today for Doug
Feds say solar project imperils desert tortoises
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A federal assessment shows more than 3,000 desert tortoises that are
DNA evidence led to Colorado mall bomb suspect
DENVER (AP) — A court document says DNA evidence from a homemade bomb at a Colorado shopping mall
Giffords flying to Florida for shuttle launch
HOUSTON (AP) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has boarded a jet in Houston to travel to Florida to see her
Congressman Johnson impressed with children’s hospital
BOARDMAN — U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson said he was impressed with the work being done at Akron Children’s
Wife made frantic call before Ohio family killings
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Investigators say a northern Ohio woman made a desperate call to a friend just
Carl Lewis to campaign as courts weigh eligibility
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis says he’ll campaign for state Senate in New
West Point rejects lesbian cadet
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A lesbian cadet who resigned from West Point last year has been rejected for
Apple denies iPhones store user location
NEW YORK (AP) - Apple Inc. today addressed allegations that iPhones store a record of their users’
Afghan officer fires on NATO troops, kills 9
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Eight NATO troops and a contractor died Wednesday after an Afghan military
Obama releases birth form, decries ‘silliness’
WASHINGTON (AP) - Responding to critics’ relentless claims, President Barack Obama today produced a
Police: Bad GPS directions led to crash
DUNMORE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a GPS system’s faulty directions led to a head-on crash in
Woman in 20s found dead in bedroom fire
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The Erie County Coroner’s Office says a woman in her 20s has been found dead in a
Police: Colo. couple flew meth to Pennsylvania
BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — A Colorado couple is charged with transporting methamphetamine to Philadelphia
AP sources: Panetta to Pentagon, Petraeus to CIA
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama plans this week to name CIA Director Leon Panetta to
LOUIE TODAY: Prosecutor Jay Macejko
Join Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, in today's chat with Youngstown City Prosecutor Jay Macejko
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Women of Color Expo at Kilcawley Center
Jamz 101.9 and Youngstown State University Diversity Department will present the fourth annual Women of Color Expo on Saturday at Kilcawley Center on the campus of YSU.
HELOISE: Go bananas! Here’s how to store and use a bunch
Dear Readers: What’s not to love about bananas? A single? A bunch? In a smoothie, or in bread? How
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grownup women are acting childish
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have known “Cathy” since grade school. We are
Poland leash law tabled
Village council has decided to table an ordinance that would have required dogs to be leashed in all areas of Poland Municipal Forest.
Gas pain: Valley prices close in on $4
Don’t look now. No, really, don’t look, unless $4-a-gallon gasoline isn’t bothersome.
Coaches, ADs struggle as Mother Nature rules
April showers may bring May flowers but this year, they’ve also delivered hundreds of canceled high school spring sporting events.
Black group warns Youngstown BOE not to interfere
The Campaign for African-American Achievement supports the city schools reorganization plan, with some conditions.
Dragon tales: YCS star Carroll to Drexel
Casey Carroll, The Vindicator’s 2010 boys basketball Player of the Year, feels the rigors of playing a season with Kiski Prep in Saltsburg, Pa., have helped prepare him for Division I college basketball.
W. Reserve takes round 1 from rival
Tuesday’s first-place showdown between the Jackson-Milton and Western Reserve softball teams featured a biting wind, rain followed by sunshine and clutch two-out hits.
City school board refuses to consider move to pull out of Chamber
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN An effort for the city school district to
Canfield takes out Howland
The Canfield Cardinals won just twice in five outings during their recent trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Kasich visits V&M, Delphi
Gov. John Kasich met privately with officials from two of the Mahoning Valley’s biggest companies: V&M Star and Delphi.
Davis, Griffith named Horizon’s top athletes
Youngstown State track and field athletes Michael Davis and Kaitlyn Griffith were named the Horizon League’s Athletes of the Week.
Area clergy learn about suicide risks, warning signs
Members of the clergy often are thrust into the front line of suicide prevention.
Morrone anxious for WATTS next
Matt Morrone has got to feel like a student trying to make his choice for college right about now — it’s kind of a combination of anxiousness, hesitation, nerves and obvious excitement.
Fracking foes fight to block drilling
A Democratic state lawmaker joined representatives of environmental groups Tuesday in protesting Republican-backed plans to allow oil and gas drilling in state parks.
Masterson improves to 5-0 in Tribe win
Coined by actor-turned-bad-boy Charlie Sheen, the catchphrase on the front of Justin Masterson’s black T-shirt said it all. “Duh, Winning.”
Breast-care center project moves ahead
Construction of the $8 million Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center is under way.
Winner take all: Pens, Lightning in Game 7
The Pittsburgh Penguins have the edge in playoff experience. Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher sees it differently, saying that the Lightning have played in more Game 7s this season.
State has issued bonuses to more than 33,500 vets
More than 33,500 veterans of recent military conflicts have received state-issued bonuses in the eight months since the program began accepting applications.
Giants snap four-game skid
The San Francisco Giants snapped a season-high four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Allegiant to drop two months of flights from schedule
Vacationers heading to sunny Orlando via Allegiant Air on Aug. 11 have two options when it comes to possible return dates: Aug. 14 or Oct. 13.
Warren mayoral candidate lays out plan for city
Like his opponent in the race for Warren mayor, Doug Franklin has proposed an economic- development plan that he hopes will attract more business to the city.
Warren, Trumbull team up for wireless 911
A lawsuit caused a two-year delay, but Trumbull County and the Warren Police Department are ready to buy equipment to implement 911 service that can better handle wireless calls.
City council seeks study on unneeded streetlights
City council members want a study done to see if there are streetlights in Youngstown that are no longer needed.
Opening statements given in child-molestation trial
An assistant county prosecutor maintains that a 34-year-old Campbell man sexually molested two girls early in 2009, when they were 4 and 5 years old.
City police seek man who followed women, shot man
Police are looking for the man who shot a 23-year-old city man, after the latter confronted another about following two young women.
Poland council tables dog-leash ordinance
Village council has decided to table an ordinance that would have required dogs to be leashed in all areas of Poland Municipal Forest.
Man sentenced in prescription-writing scheme
Robert J. Gaves, 65, of Orchard Street, Newton Falls, has been sentenced to five years’ probation for participating in the prescription-writing scheme of a Middlefield doctor who has since died.
US economists forecast more hiring and more consumer spending Survey: Recovery gains steam
The American economy is now strong enough to withstand Middle East turmoil and the Japanese nuclear crisis. Only a big rise in the price of oil could stop it now.
100th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Guild cookbook serves as recipe for success
Begin with a large mixture of ethnic dishes. Add holiday specialties along with meats and casseroles. Mix in breads and rolls, soups and salads, or desserts.
Boardman planners suggest rezoning for plaza
The Mahoning County Planning Commission has recommended rezoning land along Market Street in Boardman to accommodate a new retail plaza.
U.S. hints at bombing risk to Gadhafi
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that Libyan military command centers “wherever we find them” are legitimate targets for U.S. and NATO air attack.
Report: Schools distort Title IX numbers
Many Division I schools are distorting the number of students participating in sports so they can comply with Title IX, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
Women surpass men in advanced degrees
or the first time, American women have passed men in gaining advanced college degrees as well as bachelor’s degrees.
Stocks hit new high
Stocks jumped to their highest levels in nearly three years Tuesday, thanks to signs that earnings are rising for U.S. companies and consumers are feeling more confident about the economy.
2 cars stolen from lot
Police are searching for those responsible for stealing two cars off a Market Street sales lot.
Facebook launches deals program
What happens when you cross the world’s largest social network with one of the hottest business models in e-commerce? Facebook wants to find out.
South braces for more storms
Residents in several states braced Tuesday for a second-straight night of violent weather as forecasters again called for twisters to hammer the region.
Fire damages group home in Boardman
Firefighters had to call for assistance from the Western Reserve Joint Fire District to help them battle a blaze Tuesday night at a Prestwick Drive group home.
Groups, troops to conduct cleanups
One hundred and seven groups involving 8,399 volunteers in neighborhood groups, Scout troops and schools throughout Geauga and Trumbull counties will conduct cleanups.
Ford has best 1st quarter in 13 years
Ford posted its best first-quarter profit in 13 years, thanks to an improving economy and a lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles that reached showrooms as gasoline prices surged.
The Royal wedding fuels a round of wagering
How long will Kate make William wait at the aisle? What color will the queen wear to the wedding? And will Harry be sober enough to deliver the best man’s speech?
Number of Americans 100 and over booms
Not too long ago, Lonny Fried’s achievement would have dropped jaws. But turning 100 isn’t such a big deal anymore.
Steelers arrive — then leave
Safety Ryan Clark showed up for work Tuesday. He left less than an hour later, without getting any work done.
NFL teams, players grapple with lockout
Lockout has turned into limbo for NFL players and owners, and everyone is stuck there for the time being.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Wrestling show at expo center
PWO (Pro Wrestling Ohio) will come to Eastwood Expo Center, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, at 6 p.m. May 7.
Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Gas prices can bring economies and political careers to a stop
Editorial: With gasoline prices flirting with $4 per gallon in Northeast Ohio and nearly $5 in California,
SPORTS DIGEST | Children’s Olympics set
The YWCA Warren Children’s Olympics will be at 8:30 a.m. June 4 at the Howland Middle School Track, 8100 South Street SE in Howland.
NEWSMAKERS | Valley man misses mark for $100,000
A Mahoning Valley man’s marksmanship just missed his $100,000 target.
Softball roundup
SOFTBALL McDonald 8, Sebring 1 SEBRING For McDonald (8-1, 8-0 ITCL), Emily Magill had four
Surplus food Thursday
Surplus food Thursday E.B. Family Life Center (formerly Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church), 7
ODDLY ENOUGH | 4 Pa. restaurant break-ins net booze, change
Police say a spree of restaurant robberies netted a western Pennsylvania burglar little more than a bottle of booze and some loose change.
Quick, easy recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Family Features Gather friends and family around the table to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these
Rebecca Black Working to overcome ‘Friday’ infamy
It’s Friday. Instead of spending the last day of her spring break vacation on the beach or at a theme park like so many other teenagers, Rebecca Black is recording tunes at the suburban studio of Charlton Pettus.
YOU SAY TOMATO!
Family Features There’s nothing like a juicy, ripe tomato to wake up a recipe and put a smile on
Tennis roundup | Tuesday’s events
BMW Open MUNICH Third-seeded Marin Cilic edged Simone Bolelli 7-5, 7-6 (4) to advance to the
Sacramento makes last bid
Mayor Kevin Johnson, business leaders and fans have done all they could in the past few months to prevent the Sacramento Kings from relocating to Anaheim.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6 p.m., board room, Junior High School, 9071/2 Milton
Wendell August Forge buys assets of New York company
A year after seeing its headquarters destroyed in a fire, Wendell August Forge has acquired the assets of New York-based Old Forge Metals Inc., a pewter-casting company.
Bernanke to meet the press
When Ben Bernanke makes history today as the first Federal Reserve chief to begin a series of regular news conferences, his tasks will be simple.
Births
Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Ronald and Leona Smith, Youngstown, boy, April 26.
Canfield schools earned support
Opinion: Canfield schools earned support I would like to express my support for the Canfield Local School
Couric confirms leaving CBS post
Katie Couric has confirmed that she’s leaving her anchor job at the “CBS Evening News.”
Getting gambling right
Opinion: Getting gambling right Cincinnati Enquirer: A big campaign theme last fall for Republican
BUSINESS DIGEST | High radiation levels found at Ohio plant
High radiation levels recorded at a nuclear reactor in Northeast Ohio have prompted a special inspection by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
YSU schedule
BASEBALL (10-27, 5-6) March 16 — at Xavier, L, 14-5 March 18 — Toledo (Panther Classic), W, 4-3
Woods out awhile with injury
Tiger Woods has a minor injury to his left knee and Achilles’ tendon that will keep him out of the Wells Fargo Championship next week.
Aflac! Spokesduck now has a new voice
Aflac is betting a sales manager from Minnesota has the voice to drive the name “Aflac” into the recesses of your brain and keep it there.
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending April 25, 2011: Singles: v “Rolling
No deal for ‘The Donald’
Opinion: WASHINGTON There’s a reason presidents go gray. The job is difficult. The pressures unrelenting.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph J. DeLuca, 31, of 110 Bur Oak Court, Monroe,
ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Zurich Classic Avondale, La. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: TPC Louisiana (7,399
US: Iran supports Syrian crackdown
The United States has evidence of active Iranian support for the Syrian government’s “abhorrent and deplorable” crackdown on peaceful demonstrators.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.09 .27 Avalon
BP oil spill in the Gulf may be forgotten, but it’s not gone
Opinion: By Charles Wohlforth Los Angeles Times From April into midsummer last year, Americans watched
Dearborn taps Sharia law
Opinion: The RINO (reverend in name only) Terry Jones is like his fellow RINO, Fred Phelps, but in political
Uncle Mo looks good in workout
A dozen days before the Kentucky Derby, two of the top contenders are headed in opposite directions.
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