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Vindy.com for March 18, 2011
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Legacy Academy planning meeting Saturday afternoon
Legacy Academy for Leaders in the Arts is having an emergency academic planning meeting at 3 p.m. Saturday in modular 30 at the school, 1812 Oak Hill Ave.
Survivor pulled from crushed house today, 8 days after quake/tsunami
Military search teams pulled a young man from a crushed house Saturday, eight days after an earthquake and tsunami wrecked northeast Japan.
Woman boxed in by cars on North Side
A 22-year-old city woman said a conflict with another woman resulted in a confrontation on Fifth Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Thursday and damage to the victim’s vehicle.
Neighbor bit, beat her, woman says
A 22-year-old Rosewood Lane woman told police at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday that a 40-year-old neighbor hit her in the face with a handgun after they had an argument in her home.
Police seeking home invaders who held 5 hostage
Police are looking for three men who held five people hostage in their home during an aggravated robbery.
68 to compete in 78th Vindy spelling bee Saturday
Sixty-eight elementary, middle and junior high school students face off Saturday in the 78th annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee at Youngstown State University.
McDonald basketball updates final
McDonald trails Berlin Hiland 26-15 at halftime ne quarter of the boys Division IV regional basketball
Kings Island amusement park to open animatronic dinosaur exhibit
KIngs Island amusement park to open dinosaur exhibit
Ohio State impressive in tourney opener
CLEVELAND (AP) — William Buford scored 18 points, freshman Jared Sullinger added 11, and Ohio State
Gadhafi declares cease-fire; West expresses doubts
Trying to outmaneuver Western military intervention, Moammar Gadhafi's government declared a cease-fire on Friday against the rebel uprising faltering against his artillery, tanks and warplanes. The opposition said shells rained down well after the announcement and accused the Libyan leader of lying.
Libya cease-fire, yen plan pulls stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks ended a rough week with slight gains after Libyan government forces declared
Missing Texas teen’s mom charged
COLORADO CITY, Texas (AP) — The mother of a missing 13-year-old cheerleader has bonded out of jail.
California officials say no radiation threat detected
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Air pollution regulators in Southern California say they have not detected
US linking overdose deaths to Fla. pain clinics
MIAMI (AP) — Investigators are trying to link oxycodone overdose deaths to the operators of South
Navy Secretary censures officers over lewd videos
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — The Secretary of the Navy has issued a censure letter to the captain who
Deal reached to lift wolf protections in 2 states
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates and U.S. Department of Interior officials say they have
Civil rights agency shelves college bias probe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has shelved a yearlong investigation into
Police: Man, 70, stoned to death by friend
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in suburban Philadelphia say a 70-year-old man was stoned to death
Judge blocks contentious Wisconsin union law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin judge issued a temporary restraining order this afternoon blocking
2nd person charged in botched home invasion
STERLING, Va. (AP) — A second man has been charged in a botched home invasion in Sterling that left
Ohio to charge inmates for electricity
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio inmates paying their debt to society also will pay $1 per month for
US Arab businessman says he’s trapped in Qatar
DETROIT (AP) — A prominent Arab-American businessman from Michigan who says he’s an “economic
Most sickened in Minn. overdose out of hospital
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Most of the people sickened in a mass overdose of a party drug in Minnesota have
Suspect in deaths of kids in Fla. canal in court
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The man police call their only suspect in the deaths of two children
Judge hearing lawsuit to block Wisconsin union law
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge is hearing arguments on whether to block the state’s new and
Ohio man competent to stand trial in family deaths
Ohio man competent to stand trial in family deaths
Bystander foot chase nabs Detroit wallet thief
DETROIT (AP) — A teenager’s attempt to snatch a wallet at a popular Detroit restaurant turned into a
Philly’s folding bike race has a dapper dress code
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One look at the starting line of the second annual U.S. Brompton bicycle
Car critic quits over changed Chrysler 200 review
DETROIT (AP) — The auto critic at The Detroit News has resigned after editors told him to delete
Abortion doc’s wife seeks lower bail
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The wife of a Philadelphia abortion doctor will ask a judge Friday to lower her
Diplomat says minuscule fallout reaches Calif.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A diplomat in Vienna says Japan’s radioactive fallout has reached Southern
Plan to support Japan pushes stock futures up
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising in early trading after the world’s seven largest industrialized
Youngstown CityScape begins fundraising for Streetscape program
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s 14th annual Streetscape planting day is 8 a.m. to noon June 4. About 400
Forum’s unsecured creditors can’t have $12 million, judge rules
YOUNGSTOWN The unsecured creditors of Forum Health will not be allowed to siphon off more than $12
Libyan forces attack last rebel-held western city
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Moammar Gadhafi’s forces are bombarding the last rebel-held western city as
Japanese leader urges people to unite, rebuild
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s prime minister is calling on all the nation to unite in rebuilding the country
United flight skids off runway in Canton, no one hurt
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A United Airlines commuter flight from Chicago has skidded off a runway into
State Route 7 still closed near Wellsville
WELLSVILLE — All four lanes of state Route 7 remain closed in Jefferson County between State Route
4 New York Times journalists found in Libya
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Times says four of its journalists who were reported missing while
Court: Newspaper can see university’s records
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court has upheld a ruling entitling a newspaper
Peer board fires Pittsburgh firefighter over DUI
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A three-member trial board of his peers has voted to fire a Pittsburgh fire
Crash after high-speed chase kills mother of 9
WAYNESBORO, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man fleeing police at speeds up to 120 mph caused a crash
Garage sale will benefit Animal Welfare League
The organization Cops for K9s will have its fourth annual garage sale to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County.
Noel-Sedlacko wedding to be in Buhl Mansion
The engagement of Davina Nicole Noel and David Michael Sedlacko, both of Canfield, is being
Julianna DeKatch, Randall Malleske will wed in June
Julianna DeKatch and Randall Malleske are engaged and plan to be married in June, their parents
Lindsay Kish to be May bride of Tony Velez
The engagement of Lindsay Kish and Tony Velez, both of Boardman, and plans for their upcoming
Miss Williams, Mr. Ferone set wedding date
The parents of Jennifer Williams and Benny Ferone, both of Austintown, are announcing the couple’s
Closing arguments expected next week Demjanjuk case
A German court on Thursday closed the evidentiary phase in the trial of John Demjanjuk, who is accused of serving as a guard at the Nazi’s Sobibor death camp, rejecting a raft of defense motions and setting the stage for closing arguments to begin next week.
ITAM plans dinner
ITAM plans dinner YOUNGSTOWN Spaghetti dinners will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Is ‘Linda’ getting conned by guy?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My neighbor “Linda” has been single and lonely for
HELOISE: Passport pointers prep you for travel
Dear Readers: Getting a United States passport for the first time can be a little overwhelming, yet
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners to meet at Leonard Kirtz School
Mahoning County commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Leonard Kirtz School of the county board of developmental disabilities, 4801 Woodridge Drive.
Cemetery clean-ups in Niles, Boardman, Girard
Three area cemeteries are requesting clean-ups of gravesites in preparatiion for spring.
Beaver Twp. police investigating underage drinking at house party
Beaver Township police are investigating individuals from a party last week where people who are underage were drinking alcohol.
Bigger John Hay turns back Struthers
Bigger John Hay turns back Struthers By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com CANTON Joe Savko did
23 Youngstown gang members indicted; 5 sought
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nearly two dozen city residents are
IRS puts lien for $32K on Judge Belinky’s house
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Probate Judge Mark Belinky
McDonald has tall order against Berlin Hiland
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com McDonald Forgive Jeff Rasile, Matthias Tayala and Nick and
5 days without pay for 2 cops
I-680 chase in Jan. violated YPD policy By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Rough ride for Phantoms
Loney’s 2 goals not enough against Cedar Rapids By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Prosecutor: Plea deal necessary in rape case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The prosecutor handling the rape case
Jakovina makes jump into elite
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com For one weekend, Jay Jakovina valued experience over performance.
Class provides opportunity for Mooney students to help others
Class provides opportunity for Mooney students to help others By DENISE DICK
Girls state basketball Thursday’s games
DIVISION II Hathaway Brown 53, Cambridge 36 COLUMBUS Vanessa Smith had 12 points and Tanisha
Small earthquake hits Youngstown
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County has felt ground motion from other
Preps at a glance
boys basketball THURSDAY’S SCORES DIVISION I Stow-Munroe Falls 60, Can. GlenOak 57, OT Tol.
Protesters rally to oppose SB 5
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Union representatives, public employees
Charges in triple fatal on I-80 transferred to Girard court
Staff report WARREN The six misdemeanor charges filed against Eugene R. White, 63, of Shiloh,
Milton Twp. Police Department on Facebook
Lt. Jeffrey Lewis of the Milton Township Police Department created a Facebook account where he posts warrants, photos and information about cases.
newsmakers
newsmakers Mel Gibson booked on battery charge LOS ANGELES California authorities say Mel
DeWine backs bill limiting gaming
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced his
Confident OSU ready for opener against UTSA
Associated Press cleveland Leaning back in a chair inside Ohio State’s locker room, Jared
Thursday’s exhibition baseball at a glance
Thursday’s exhibition baseball at a glance MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SPRING TRAINING AMERICAN
Closing arguments in Demjanjuk trial to begin soon
Associated Press MUNICH A German court on Thursday closed the evidentiary phase in the trial of
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jesse M. Griffin, 39, of 3393 S. Raccoon Road,
How not to succeed in business
Opinion: In the span of a week, I had to rely on the government for two major stories that impact everyone in
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
Metro Digest || Lane restrictions to begin on I-680
Lane restrictions to begin on I-680 YOUNGSTOWN Daytime lane restrictions on Interstate 680 begin
Sinkhole strikes bike path
Associated Press MIDDLETOWN, Ohio A sinkhole 30 feet wide and 15 feet deep chomped a big bite
Foundation funds are separate from hospitals’ general debt
Editorial: ThE Use of charitable foundation funds attached to the old Western Reserve Care System and Trumbull
Strong data point to more hiring
Associated Press WASHINGTON Factories are producing more cars, computers and household
Talk tough, act tough, be tough
Opinion: Talk tough, act tough, be tough I am disappointed in the White House response to the recent world
Former pharmacy owner pleads guilty
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Kenneth Overholt Jr., former owner of Overholt’s Champion
UN panel OKs Libya no-fly zone
Sources say action could begin Sunday or Monday Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N.
Warren mission in need of products
Staff report WARREN Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, is in immediate need of boxed and
Japan’s nuke-plant battle could take weeks, experts say
Associated Press YAMAGATA, Japan Emergency workers seemed to try everything they could think of
Officials consider taking grant
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The clock is ticking as township officials weigh
Disaster in Japan leads some auto dealers to raise prices
Associated Press DETROIT The disaster in Japan could slow shipments of popular cars such as
Business Digest || Howard Hanna to open Stark Co. office
Howard Hanna to open Stark Co. office Howard Hanna will open a second office in Stark County in
It’s a good question — one for the Supreme Court of Ohio
Opinion: It’s a good question — one for the Supreme Court of Ohio Lima News: However you feel about
Man indicted in city shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Jerry Smith Sr., 53, of
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 18, the 77th day of 2011. There are 288 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Gas line explodes in busy area; no injuries
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A major natural-gas line exploded Thursday outside a large
Conviction upheld in murder
By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has
Nation & World Digest || Patient got AIDS from new kindney
Patient got AIDS from new kidney ATLANTA A transplant patient contracted AIDS from the kidney
City approves payment increase to company
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With a major expansion of a business at 20
99 taxation workers notified about layoffs
Associated Press COLUMBUS As Ohio’s new administration seeks to close an $8 billion budget gap,
Don’t rush to judgment on crisis in Japan
Opinion: In the 1979 movie “The China Syndrome,” reporter Kimberly Wells (played by Jane Fonda) witnesses an
AFL-CIO supports Franklin for mayor
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County vice president of the
Court limits access
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN With limited exceptions, the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judges
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.77 .04 Avalon
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Buckinghams, 8 p.m.: Hey baby, they’re playing our song.
No. 1 Pitt rolls past No. 16 UNC-Asheville
Associated Press washington Matt Dickey chased down a loose ball and fed J.P. Primm for a fast
oddly enough
oddly enough Maple syrup sticky issue for Ohio councilman TOLEDO It’s a sticky problem for a
Beware radiation poisoning
Opinion: By Rahna Reiko Rizzuto McClatchy-Tribune Keiko Ogura writes me from Japan: “The number of
Tressel to sit out 5 games
Associated Press columbus Now that the NCAA has finalized its ruling that five Ohio State
GM cancels production in Lordstown
Staff/wire report lordstown General Motors is canceling production Saturday at its Lordstown
Howard’s tip-in advances Butler
Associated Press washington Sometimes, a game-winning play is craftily designed and enacted
What will oil find mean for Cuba?
Opinion: By Sarah Stephens Los Angeles Times Cuba and its foreign partners will begin exploring for oil
Last-second shot dooms Penn State
Associated Press tucson, ariz. Don’t call him “one-and-Dunphy” anymore. Juan Fernandez sank
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