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Author: People, animals, environment in US suffer from fast food
If more people were aware of where their fast food comes from and how it’s produced, they would likely think twice before ordering that Big Mac or Whopper, an investigative journalist, author and filmmaker says.
Police: AZ beheading tied to Mexican drug cartel
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — A man who was stabbed and beheaded in a suburban Phoenix apartment was killed
Colo. boy, 12, in custody after deadly shootings
BURLINGTON, Colo. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy who reported shots fired at his eastern Colorado home was
Mahoning County looking for HR director, dog warden
Mahoning County looking for HR director, dog warden
Pope exonerates Jews for Jesus’ death in new book
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI has made a sweeping exoneration of the Jewish people for the
Court martial in Wash. over Afghanistan misconduct
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) — A court martial is under way at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in
Police to charge Pa. woman with 'collar' rape hoax
Police to charge Pa. woman with 'collar' crime hoax
NY woman convicted of spying in ’49 dies at 89
NEW YORK (AP) — A Justice Department employee from Brooklyn who was convicted of spying for the
Jobs, on medical leave, appears at iPad event
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been on indefinite medical leave, is making an
Elvis Presley to be named honorary citizen of Budapest
Elvis Presley to be named honorary citizen of Budapest
19-year-old man charged with sex assault at Pa. ski area
Man charged with sex assault at Pa. ski area
Report: Tennis star Serena Williams has pulmonary embolism
Report: Tennis star Serena Williams has pulmonary embolism
1st Amendment protects military funeral protesters
1st Amendment protects military funeral protesters
Mom seeks indefinite delay in Pa. triplets' lawsuit
Mom seeks indefinite delay in Pa. triplet's lawsuit
Ohio teen may be tried as an adult in brother's death
Ohio teen may be tried as an adult in brother's death
Renco Group re-acquires Warren mill from Severstal
The Renco Group Inc., which owned the former WCI Steel in Warren as recently as 2006, has purchased
Warren woman dies in fatal crash in Ellsworth Township
Warren woman dies in fatal crash in Ellsworth Township
Ohio VA hospital: 9 tested positive for hepatitis
Ohio VA hospital: 9 tested positivie for hepatitis
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Basket raffle planned by St. Joe’s, IHM
Basket raffle planned by St. Joe’s, IHM AUSTINTOWN St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Contact limited because of abuse
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: When I was 5, my mother married an abusive man. He
HELOISE: Birthday cupcakes are great for party
Dear Heloise: I went to my best friend’s 3-year-old’s birthday party. Instead of the mom baking a
Sebring, YCS move on
The Sebring Trojans fought off the Columbiana Clippers, 50-43 in boys Division IV sectional basketball tournament action at the Struthers Fieldhouse on Tuesday.
Legislation limiting bargaining heads toward Senate vote
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republicans in the Ohio Senate are poised to move on
GM sales soar
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze helped rev up sales for General Motors last month.
Dillon stars in Falls’ win
Cody Dillon looked puzzled as his teammates, coaches and fans gave him a standing ovation after a layup and drawn foul.
2 suspects in shooting near YSU return to court, face trial April 4
Two of the six men accused in the shooting near Youngstown State University that brought a national spotlight to the area appeared for more hearings in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Penguins sidelined by Valparaiso in first round
Brandon Wood had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead Valparaiso past Youngstown State 80-71 Tuesday night in the first round of the Horizon League tournament.
Youngstown expects increase in tax revenue
City financial officials expect a modest 1.5 percent increase in income-tax revenue that will help keep Youngstown out of the red this year.
Area matmen ready for state
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CANFIELD The young man in the wrestling room at Canfield
Canfield advances, East falls in Division I
The Canfield Cardinals advanced in the Division I boys basketball playoffs with their 49-44 victory over Massillon, before the East Panthers dropped a 74-55 decision to Canton GlenOak at the Canton Civic Center on Tuesday.
GPD Group chosen for project at YSU
A committee of Youngstown State University trustees tapped an architectural firm with a city office to design the recreation and athletic fields west of Fifth Avenue.
JFK asserts its dominance
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com WARREN With a schedule that included Ursuline, Cardinal
Students read more when given a choice
“To Kill a Mockingbird.” “Of Mice and Men.” “Catcher in the Rye.” All are old reads most remember from junior high or high school.
Jackson-Milton residents excited about new library
Think of the community’s long-term needs in a new library branch here, but suggest ideas as early in the planning process as possible, the library director urged residents of Jackson and Milton townships.
Clarett’s brother faces felony drug charges
Michael Clarett Jr., brother of Youngstown native and former Ohio State football standout Maurice Clarett, is facing felony drug charges after his arrest in Alliance.
Flooding doesn't qualify for federal help
Linda Beil, Trumbull County’s emergency management agency director, said Monday’s flooding wasn’t serious enough to allow county residents to qualify for financial flood-assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FEMA: Flooding not serious enough to qualify for help
Trumbull County’s emergency management agency director said Monday’s flooding wasn’t serious enough to allow county residents to qualify for financial flood-assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Gas leak forces evacuation in Boardman
Gas was disrupted to 90 homes Tuesday afternoon when a subcontractor for Dominion East Ohio hit a pipe with a backhoe and caused a leak. Service was returned to those homes Tuesday evening.
City council mulls ordinance to help V&M supplier move
City council will consider legislation today to help facilitate the relocation of a V&M Star supplier to an East Side business park.
Ravenna knocks out Hubbard boys
Isaick Sanders scored 16 points to lead Ravenna High to a 52-46 victory over Hubbard in the boys Division II sectional basketball tournament at Boardman High School on Tuesday night.
Execution date set for couple’s killer
The Ohio Supreme Court has set a January 2012 execution date for a man convicted in the killing of an elderly Warren couple 25 years ago.
House OKs $4B in cuts, averts shutdown
The House passed emergency short-term legislation Tuesday to cut federal spending by $4 billion and avert a government shutdown.
Woman pleads innocent in death of pedestrian
A 30-year-old Mecca Township woman pleaded innocent Tuesday to three charges related to the death of pedestrian Luke Macaluso of Leavittsburg on June 25, 2010.
Raiders, Rebels fall in Division III
From a first half of strong defense and fairly good scoring, South Range went into the locker room excited to continue the second half the same way of its boys Division III basketball tournament game on Tuesday night.
Like it or not, Slocum will return
After finishing last for the fifth time in 10 seasons in the Horizon League, it’s easy to view coaching the YSU men’s basketball team as a no-win situation.
Man pleads not guilty in shooting
A 23-year-old Youngstown man accused of shooting another man appeared Tuesday in Mahoning County Court in Boardman.
Rape trial of homeless man begins
A Mahoning County jury is hearing the case against a homeless Campbell man accused of dragging a teenage girl into an abandoned house and sexually assaulting her in 2009.
Lawyer for woman’s estate seeks to take ex-caregiver to trial
The lawyer for an elderly woman’s guardianship estate wants a judge to void a financial-settlement agreement with her former caregiver and take the estate’s complaint against the caregiver to trial.
Suit referred to high court
Andrew Logan, administrative judge for Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, has referred a civil case filed against county Engineer David DeChristofaro to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Niles Expanded Metals expects $750K grant
Niles Expanded Metals & Plastics on North Pleasant Avenue is expected to receive $750,000 from the Ohio Department of Development’s Research and Development Loan Fund.
Judge adds 8 years to escapee’s 90-year sentence
A city man sentenced to more than 90 years in prison for home invasion, robbery and kidnapping now has been sentenced to eight more years for escape.
METRO DIGEST || Rape sentence
Dillon M. McDermott, 19, of Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Fowler Township, has pleaded guilty to rape and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Ohio offers funding for victims of crime
Financial help is available to victims of crimes — from rape and murder to domestic violence — through the Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victims Assistance and Prevention program.
Libyan clash threatens to become civil war
Moammar Gadhafi’s forces battled poorly armed rebels Tuesday for control of towns near the capital trying to create a buffer zone around his seat of power.
Yemen’s president: US is behind increasing unrest
Yemen’s embattled president on Tuesday accused the U.S., his closest ally, of instigating the mounting protests against him.
NATION & WORLD || Theater chains fined over teen workers
Operators of three of the nation’s biggest movie- theater chains have paid more than $277,000 in federal fines over allegations that they violated child-labor laws.
METRO DIGEST | Break-in at Get Go
Police arrested a 19-year-old city man after the window was smashed out of the Get Go gas station early Tuesday.
Working class explosion
Opinion: By Dean Bakopoulos Los Angeles Times As students, teachers, nurses, firefighters, cops and
Inconsistency bothers coach
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown There have been times this season where the
Republicans take big gamble on entitlements
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers The House Republicans are rolling the political
A place where freedom flourishes
Opinion: A place where freedom flourishes Cast a doleful glance across the Arab world, and look for freedom
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Hines Ward set to dance
ON THE AIR What: “Dancing with the Stars” returns with 11 new contestants, including: Steelers’
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Feb.
NFL union wins in court as deadline nears
Associated Press WASHINGTON With time running out on the NFL’s labor contract, one team owner —
Union members with common lament dominate demonstrations in Columbus
Todd Michl called himself one of the higher paid people in his AFSCME local union at Kent State University.
Manufacturing growing at fastest pace in 7 years
U.S. manufacturers expanded at the fastest pace in nearly seven years last month, but a sudden rise in the price of raw materials could threaten their profits.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Campbell school board, work session in executive session, 7 p.m., 280 Sixth St.
Stocks slide as oil prices increase
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks suffered steep losses as oil prices surged Tuesday, renewing
Years ago
Opinion: March 2 1986: General Motors officials are bullish on the future of the Buick-Oldsmobile-
NEWSMAKERS | Sheen says efforts got his crew paid
Charlie Sheen is not done talking. Amid high-profile interviews Monday that managed to upstage post-Oscars buzz, the “Two and a Half Men” star showed no signs of slowing his media blitz.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian C. Mattern, 37, of Warren, and Marian A.
Incentives fuel 27% sales gain industrywide
As more U.S. buyers head back into auto dealerships, automakers are jostling for their attention with sweetened deals.
Army revamps fitness tests
Associated Press FORT JACKSON, S.C. The Army plans to toughen its fitness tests for the first
Looking for compromise
Opinion: Looking for compromise Akron Beacon Journal: What if President Obama had proposed a federal budget
Polish paczki A Fat Tuesday favorite
By JoAnn Jones news@vindy.com Helena Tofilski of Berlin Center, who immigrated to the United
Chamber luncheon
Chamber luncheon Hubbard The Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce will have its quarterly business-
Jazz up Mardi Gras with these authentic dishes
Family Features New Orleans may be the official home of Mardi Gras, but you don’t have to live
Democracy depends on a level of literacy
Opinion: Those who see hope in the Middle East uprisings seem to assume that they will lead in the direction
Country Hall of Fame inducts Reba
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Reba McEntire’s career r sum has a little bit of
President has to keep a close eye on oil and gasoline prices
Editorial: Ohio motorists are reaching deeper and deeper into their pockets to find the money necessary to
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Feb. 28:
The top-5-selling singles and albums on iTunes for the week ending Feb. 28: Singles: v “Born
ODDLY ENOUGH | Report: Iran president’s car sold for $2.5 million
ODDLY ENOUGH Report: Iran president’s car sold for $2.5 million TEHRAN, Iran A semiofficial
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.29 —.23 Avalon
Jon Diebler leads OSU past Penn State
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Jon Diebler had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers
Sizemore not likely for opener
Grady Sizemore’s goal is to be in center field on opening day. The Cleveland Indians have accepted that might not be possible.
Kent State beats BG, Akron loses
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN Justin Greene had 12 points and 14 rebounds and Kent State held
Bonds’ perjury trial taking shape
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Barry Bonds’ former personal trainer is facing prison and a judge
Indians learn of Kearns DUI arrest
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Cleveland Indians outfielder Austin Kearns was arrested in
Wis. governor: Make deep school cuts
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. After focusing for weeks on his proposal to strip public
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