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St. Pat's Day fundraiser for Akron Children's Mahoning Valley
St. Patrick's Day fundraiser Thursday for Akron Children's Hospital
17-year-old tased at Chaney
A Youngstown police officer tased a 17-year-old at Chaney High School after repeated attempts to calm the boy.
Canfield school board approves contract suspensions
Canfield school board approves contract suspensions
Youngstown council approves pact Stambaugh golf pro
Council approves pact with golf pro to manage city-owned course
Ursuline basketball updates - Irish advance
Ursuline leads Orrvile 20-9 after one quarter in the boys Division III regional basketball
Man scheduled for sentencing in April for 2007 rape
Man scheduled for sentencing in April for 2007 rape
Higher ed funding debate dominates Pa. Senate hearings
Higher ed funding debate dominates Pa. Senate hearings
Petraeus: First US cuts will include combat forces
Petraeus: First US cuts will include combat forces
Jury to decide fate of 23-year-old on assault charge
Jury to decide fate of 23-year-old on assault charge
Feds deploy more radiation monitors in western US
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal environmental regulators say they are adding more radiation monitors in
4 New York Times journalists missing in Libya
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times says that four of its journalists who are reporting on the
Inmate indicted in Liberty Township homicide
WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted federal prison inmate Melvin L. Turner, 37,
3rd lawsuit filed against Philly archdiocese heads
3rd lawsuit filed against Philly archdiocese heads
Historical society seeks nominations for annual Historic Preservation Awards
Society seeks nominations for annual Historic Preservation Awards
Former cop linked to torture begins prison term
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Chicago police commander convicted of lying about the torture of homicide
EPA proposes regulating mercury from coal plants
HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed rules today that would for the
OSHP seizes 188 pounds of suspected marijuana on turnpike stop
OSHP seizes 188 pounds of suspected marijuana on turnpike stop
I-75 between Cincy and Dayton closed due to accident
I-75 between Cincy and Dayton closed due to accident
Man robs bank, is caught on city bus
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio say a man robbed a bank and then tried to flee on board a public
Muhammad Ali asks Iran to free US hikers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Boxing champ Muhammad Ali is asking Iran to release two American hikers held
NASA’s humanoid robot unveiled on space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first humanoid robot ever launched into space is finally free.
Murder suspect says he’d probably kill again
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who has admitted being part of the deadly knife and machete
Jury selection starts in Conn. home invasion trial
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A judge says he won’t delay jury selection for the trial of a second
Niles man charged in wire fraud scheme
CLEVELAND A one-count information has been filed in federal court, charging a Niles man with wire
Cleanup set at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Youngstown The spring clean-up at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Market St., will begin March 24.
Shortage forces Texas to switch execution drug
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas is changing one of the drugs used to conduct executions in the nation’s busiest
Guilty plea in Dragon Palace altercation
YOUNGSTOWN A city woman has pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary with a firearm specification in
Man says he acted purposefully during killing
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who has admitted being part of the deadly knife and machete
Stocks fall on weak economic reports, Japan crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading following disappointing U.S. economic news and
Oil prices rebound above $98 per barrel
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are rebounding after falling about 8 percent the past week as pro-reform
State teachers union president urges teachers to consider pay freeze
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The president of Pennsylvania’s largest teachers’ union is urging its members
Boy in hibachi death was overmedicated
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — An 8-year-old boy who authorities say was killed by his mother when she lit a
Japan prepares to restart work at nuclear plant
FUKUSHIMA, Japan (AP) - Surging radiation levels forced Japan to order emergency workers to
Fla. man sued by ex-Pa. judge facing tax charges
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Florida man being sued by a retired western Pennsylvania judge has been indicted
Dad of gas-soaked stun gun victim sues police
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The father of a man who had soaked himself in gasoline during a 2009 domestic
Youngstown block watch spurns emergency notification system
The City Watch System emergency-notification program for Youngstown residents is so disappointing to one block-watch group, they are using another system they found online.
Gingrich raised $150K to oust judges supporting same-sex marriage
Potential presidential candidate Newt Gingrich quietly lined up $150,000 to help defeat Iowa justices who threw out a ban on same-sex marriage, routing the money to conservative groups through an aide's political committee.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Aurora’ should stay out of situation
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am the second wife of the nicest, most wonderful
Irish dinner canceled
Historic Lutheran Church of St. John has canceled the Irish dinner that was scheduled for Sunday.
Residents may hear gunfire from air base Thursday
Members of the 910th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron and Department of Defense security officers at Youngstown Air Reserve Station will be conducting weapons qualification for the midnight shift starting at 3 a.m. Thursday.
100s of journalists protest detention of reporters in Turkey
Hundreds of journalists have protested the detention of reporters that the authorities allege were involved in an attempt to bring the government down.
Troops increase attacks on protesters in Bahrain
Military troops and security forces are moving against thousands of anti-government protesters occupying a landmark square in Bahrain's capital, a day after emergency rule was imposed in the violence-wracked Gulf kingdom.
Beaver Twp. crime watch meeting Tuesday
The next Beaver Township crime watch meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road.
McDonald advances to regional title game
Justin Rota felt like he was in one of those inspirational sports movies where everything goes into slow motion at the end.
‘Fraud on a major scale’: City man accused in $235K scheme
A city man faces federal charges alleging wire fraud in excess of $235,000
The pluck of the Irish: Dubose survives, thrives
Ursuline senior Jordan Dubose has battled back from bone cancer to serve as an inspiration for this year's district champions.
‘Volume of victims’ postpones sentencing in Ponzi case
Kevin Harris of Warren will remain a free man for another three months — despite an 80-minute hearing Tuesday for the purpose of sentencing him to prison for engineering a $20 million Ponzi scheme.
Klaric of JFK named All-Ohio
Paige Klaric, who led the Warren JFK girls basketball team to the final of the district tournament, was named first team All-Ohio in Division IV by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Family, friends remember Stanford with vigil
The memories remain vivid and the grief painful and fresh for family and friends of Keith Stanford, who was shot to death along with his friend David Hammond on Sept. 15, 2009.
Twinsburg goes for a state championship
Staff report COLUMBUS There will be a new state champion in Division I when the girls basketball
Speaker discusses gun-show loophole
Lori O’Neill of Gun Sensus targeted the “gun-show loophole” during a presentation Tuesday to an ACTION clergy caucus at St. Patrick Church
Penguin pitcher Casey Crozier softball's biggest winner
Last fall, Casey Crozier moved six hours from her home in Valparaiso, Ind., to attend YSU, where she’s making a name for herself in her first few months.
State auditor will monitor responses to public record requests
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost said he will begin monitoring state and local agencies’ responses to public records’ requests as part of his office’s annual check of financial books.
Chemistry comes first for Formeck, on and off the course
YSU junior Samantha Formeck is a two-time Horizon League golfer of the year and ranks first all-time on the school’s scoring average list, despite only playing three years.
Judge to decide fate of donated funds
The fate of more than $12 million in unrestricted donations to Northside Medical Center and Trumbull Memorial Hospital is now in the hands of a federal bankruptcy judge.
Middle-schoolers will learn about finances
From Wall Street bailouts to the housing-market collapse, the nation has gained a new perspective when it comes to finances. Now, the education is shifting to America’s future — middle-schoolers.
Mathews schools superintendent resigns
Long-time Mathews schools Superintendent Lee Seiple resigned Tuesday night, effective July 31. Seiple is under contract till July 31, 2014.
Gov. Kasich's proposed Ohio budget cuts
Gov. John Kasich introduces his first two-year budget proposal during a press conference in the Riffe Center in Columbus Tuesday.
Japanese plant poses little threat to US — for now
It’s a big ocean between northeastern Japan and the United States, and a small chance — at least for now — that radiation from a crippled nuclear plant poses a serious threat.
Education officials study significance
School and university officials in Mahoning County remain in limbo regarding the extent that Gov. John Kasich’s budget will slice their spending plans.
3rd new firetruck arrives
The township’s fire department was able to purchase its third new firetruck in three years, thanks to a $500,000 federal grant.
Kasich budget has ‘one reform after another’
Gov. John Kasich answered the $8 billion budget question Ohioans have been asking for more than a year.
System disappoints; group chooses online alternative
The City Watch System emergency-notification program for Youngstown residents is so disappointing to one block-watch group, they are using another system they found online.
‘Night at Races’ will benefit Paws Town
Momentum is building for the creation of a township dog park. Friends of Paws Town will have a “Night at the Races” from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday to raise money for the dog park.
METRO DIGEST || Cash for Japan
The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is accepting monetary donations to support the work of Catholic Relief Services in Japan in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami.
Polivka cannot serve, attorney general says
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted says Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka can't serve as a Trumbull County Board of Elections member.
Lawmakers from Valley criticize proposal
Gov. John Kasich wants to balance the state’s biennium budget at the expense of local governments and school systems, said Mahoning Valley members of the state Legislature.
Japan to spray water, acid on nuke plant
Japan was considering spraying water and boric acid over a stricken nuclear plan in a desperate measure to contain radiation after officials said today that many fuel roads were damaged.
New Middletown officials set meeting
Village council has set a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. Monday to explain to residents the need for a new police levy.
Police probe two armed robberies
Police are investigating two armed robberies, one of which took place in the downtown area.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGST | House OKs measure that adds 3 weeks
The House on Tuesday passed a measure blending $6 billion in budget cuts with enough money to keep the government running for an additional three weeks.
2 homes on same street in Struthers are burglarized
Burglars have hit two homes on Maplewood Avenue in recent days, police reports say.
Austintown trustees will vote on placement of radio antenna
Dominion East Ohio has offered the township access to its privately owned water tower so that the fire department’s backup radio system has proper coverage.
METRO DIGEST || Expect gunfire at air base Thursday
Members of the 910th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron and Department of Defense security officers at Youngstown Air Reserve Station will be conducting weapons qualification Thursday.
St. Patrick’s Day parade winners
The following groups were awarded trophies at Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boardman: Best
ODDLY ENOUGH | Nev. legislation raises stink over air fresheners
Critics say a Nevada bill banning air fresheners and candles in public places would lead to stinky rooms and prohibit priests from using candles in Mass.
Business as usual for Browns, Holmgren
Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren pledged a ‘business as usual’ approach as the NFL’s work stoppage kicked off for the first full week.
Indians starter Talbot has best outing of spring in win
Mitch Talbot suddenly found his form. Cleveland reliever Jensen Lewis lost his touch just as quickly.
Turkey’s crackdown on the press
Opinion: During my recent trip to Egypt, many young activists told me Turkey’s democracy might be a model for
Eight to remember during Women’s History Month
You’ve heard of Susan B. Anthony, but how about Angelina Grimke? Surely you know Rosa Parks, but does Jo Ann Gibson Robinson ring a bell?
Crisis in Japan puts markets on edge
Fears over the escalating nuclear crisis in Japan overtook financial markets around the globe Tuesday, pushing stocks and other investments lower.
Gratin’s secrets lie beneath crust
By Noelle Carter Los Angeles Times Aromatic vegetables suspended in a rich sauce, maybe a little
Congress should not cut NPR funding
Opinion: National Public Radio, long a whipping boy of many conservative members of Congress and right-wing
BUSINESS DIGEST | Dim homebuilder outlook improves
Homebuilders’ pessimistic outlook improved slightly this month, but it remains dim amid falling home prices and a weak pace of construction.
Bus crash in NYC spotlights cut-rate companies, problems
The New York bus crash that killed 15 people on their way home from a casino has focused renewed attention on problems federal safety investigators have been warning about for years.
Marisa Tomei has a spate of projects
Marisa Tomei asks lots of questions. About “5 million,” director Brad Furman jokes, recalling their first meeting, when she grilled him on every aspect of his filmmaking process.
NEWSMAKERS | Dylan to give first concert in Vietnam
American singer Bob Dylan, famous for his anti-war songs during the Vietnam War, will perform in the Communist country for the first time next month.
Economic recovery on firmer footing, Fed says
The Federal Reserve offered its most optimistic view of the U.S. economy since the recession ended, even as Japan’s nuclear crisis stoked new worries around the globe.
‘Ghost Busters’ lives on with comics, games
More than 25 years later the answer to the question “Who ya gonna call?” remains “Ghostbusters!”
‘P’ is for ‘pathetic’
Opinion: If the resignations at National Public Radio continue at last week’s pace, there may be no need for
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 14: Singles: v “On the Floor
Sunshine Week shows spotty forecast for public right to know
Editorial: Here we are in the first week of Daylight-Saving Time, and so theoretically we should all be
Ohio funding LOSSES AND GAINS by department
Here is a look at Gov. John Kasich proposed budget cuts by major state departments, in his attempt to trim $8 billion dollars from the annual budget.
Players try to grasp legalities of the lockout
Vikings linebacker Ben Leber is fluent in zone dog blitzes and cover 2 dropbacks. When it comes to the legalese, however, that’s another story.
Democrats’ greatest victims
Opinion: San Francisco’s irrepressible former mayor, Willie Brown, was walking along one of the city’s
Who more deserves the blame?
Opinion: Who more deserves the blame? On Sept. 11, 2001, and in the days, weeks and months after the
Are 82 percent of schools ‘failing’?
President Barack Obama declared this week that four of five public schools could be labeled as “failing” this year under the No Child Left Behind Act if Congress does not take action to rewrite the law.
Fuss-free cakes are easy as pie
By Erica Marcus Long Island Newsday I’m a very confi- dent cook, but the prospect of baking a
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony Caicco, 27, of 1701 Robbins Ave., Niles, and
Duke’s Kyrie Irving could play
Injured Duke point guard Kyrie Irving could return for the Blue Devils’ NCAA tournament opener, coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday night.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson-Milton
Fugitives face charges in Ohio man’s death
Two fugitives from Louisiana who were captured in Memphis after evading authorities for 10 days made a brief court appearance Tuesday
Butler’s goal: Return to title game, and win
Last year’s NCAA tournament darlings and defending runner-ups are back with an even bigger goal: Winning the whole darn thing.
nhl roundup
Bruins 3, Blue Jackets 2, SO COLUMBUS Tuukka Rask stopped all three Columbus attempts and rookie
Lowly Senators no match for Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are taking advantage of some of the NHL’s worst teams.
Federer advances at Indian Wells tourney
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic rolled on at the BNP Paribas Open, easily winning third-round matches Tuesday while Kim Clijsters retired with a painful shoulder.
UNC-Asheville wins in OT
Matt Dickey and the Bulldogs were quite an opening act on the NCAA tournament’s expanded stage.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Project Mayhem set in Boardman
Project Mayhem will give its fifth annual concert at 7 p.m. March 23 at Boardman Performing Arts Center, 7777 Glenwood Ave.
Oil prices fall to lowest level in weeks
Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday on deepening fears about Japan’s economy after its nuclear crisis worsened following a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Notre Dame fined in lift death
The 20-year-old Notre Dame student who was killed when the hydraulic lift he was on fell over as he filmed the football team on a windy day had expressed displeasure about practice being held outside.
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