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With spring comes risk of tornadoes, violent storms
Don Kemp of Guilford Lake likes to watch for stormy weather. And for a good cause.
Stories published March 23, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren council approves pay freezes for police, officials
Pay freezes were the order of the night Wednesday as Warren City Council approved contracts with three-year pay freezes for members of two police unions and four-year freezes for nine elected and appointed officials.
Commissioners dock Gains' budget in response to raises granted his staff
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains says he hasn’t decided whether he’ll partly or fully rescind pay raises he gave his staff now that the county commissioners have docked his budget $100,000.
Cavs lose in overtime
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kris Humphries grabbed a career-high 23 rebounds and made several big plays in
Man critical after jack slips, car falls on head
A man was critically injured after a car fell on his head while he was working underneath it, the Brookfield Fire Department said.
Lawyers: Loughner sent to Missouri for mental exam
PHOENIX (AP) — The suspect in the January shooting rampage in Tucson has been transferred to a
Barges break loose, hit bridge on Miss. River
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A major highway linking Mississippi to Louisiana was shut down for a time
4 in Fla charged with bid to sell Iran jet engines
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors say four family members with ties to Colombia have been charged in
Northland’s Trey Burke is Mr. Basketball
COLUMBUS (AP) — Besides being a great scorer, team leader, big winner and the 2011 Associated Press
Columbus funeral home prohibited from cremation using lye
A funeral home here that is the first in the nation to use a cremation alternative that dissolves bodies with lye and heat has effectively been blocked from using the procedure by state regulators.
Legoland Florida gears up for fall opening
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida planners say they are counting on the well-known brand
Young soldier pleads guilty to murdering unarmed civilians
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (AP) -- A 22-year-old U.S. soldier pleaded guilty Wednesday to the murders of three unarmed Afghan civilians, telling a military judge "the plan was to kill people" in his coordinated conspiracy with four fellow soldiers.
Philly abortion doc agrees to freeze most assets
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A jailed Philadelphia abortion doctor will sell his $900,000 beach home if he
Wave of bills propose array obstacles to abortions
Dozens of bills are advancing through statehouses nationwide that would put an array of new obstacles - legal, financial and psychological - in the paths of women seeking abortions.
US spending $1B-plus to assist Libyan rebels
Stretched thin by two wars, the U.S. military is spending upward of $1 billion in an international assault to destroy Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's air defenses and save rebels from likely defeat, according to analysts and a rough calculation of the military operation so far.
NATO ships force Gadhafi's tanks back from western cities
NATO ships patrolled off Libya's coast Wednesday as airstrikes, missiles and energized rebels forced Moammar Gadhafi's tanks to roll back from two key western cities, including one that was the hometown of army officers who tried to overthrow him in 1993.
Sex can be heart-attack trigger for couch potatoes
Sex can be heart-attack trigger for couch potatoes
City’s Garden District Neighborhood Association expands coverage area
The Garden District Neighborhood Association on the city’s West Side has expanded its coverage to
NY judge jails man for lugging beer to DWI hearing
NY judge jails man for lugging beer to DWI hearing
Ohio police: 4 likely died from carbon monoxide
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Investigators in Ohio say a woman and three children found dead in a rental
Police say unrequited love led to arrest of woman
OCALA, Fla. (AP) — A 92-year-old Florida woman is jailed after police say she fired shots at a
Spring? Yeah, right: Snow for Midwest, Northeast
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Spring can’t seem to upstage winter in the Northeast and parts of the nation’s
Lawyers want Loughner mental exam to be stopped
PHOENIX (AP) — Defense lawyers want a federal judge to reconsider his order requiring the suspect in
Report blames workout for injuries to Iowa players
AMES, Iowa (AP) — A report on 13 University of Iowa football players hospitalized after a strenuous
Boys hung dead cat on wooded lot
BOARDMAN Police say three male juveniles have been referred to prosecutors at the Martin P. Joyce
Bostonian finds dog alive in her burned-out home
BOSTON (AP) — A Boston woman who thought her beloved dachshund was gone forever after a fire
Welfare workers charged in gaunt NY girl’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — A special investigative grand jury will be convened to look at evidence of what a
Lead, other chemicals taint some urban gardens
DETROIT (AP) — With remnants of once-legal lead paint, leaded gasoline and other pollutants from the
Police: Mom torched infant’s body in Nevada
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Police in Nevada say a 26-year-old mother torched the body of her newborn
After Amber Alert, Ky. teen charged in killings
After Amber Alert, Ky. teen charged in killings EDMONTON, Ky. (AP) — Police who issued an Amber
Thief pulls gun, takes TV from North Side man's house
Thief pulls gun, takes TV from North Side man's house
Debate over health-care law rolls into Pa. Capitol
Debate over health-care law rolls into Pa. Capitol
Teen injured in shooting on Youngstown's East Side
Teen injured in shooting on Youngstown's East Side
Probe: Pipe piece caused blowout preventer failure
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal probe has found that a trapped piece of drill pipe prevented a key
Man injured after lighting M-80 in his kitchen
WARREN A 47-year-old Warren man was undergoing surgery Wednesday morning in St. Elizabeth Health
Tentative pact reached in Poland schools talks
Poland Schools Superintendent Robert Zorn said Wednesday that a tentative agreement has been reached
Adopt a pet, get free income-tax preparation Saturday
Adopt a pet, get free income-tax preparation Saturday
Vote due on Ohio bill to have voters show photo ID
Vote due on Ohio bill to have voters show photo ID
New poll: Ohioans give bad marks to Gov. Kasich and his budget
New poll: Ohioans give bad marks to Gov. Kasich and his budget
Ohio University president recovers from medical procedure
OU president recovers from medical procedure
Elizabeth Taylor is dead, NBC reports
Acrtess Elizabeth Taylor is dead, her public relations team tells NBC.
Pet a llama, feed a family
Stop by and pet a llama Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of Kmart, 4475 Mahoning Ave., as members of the Llucky Llama 4-H Club collect money for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest for Hunger campaign.
Area farmer to describe effect of drilling on his water
The township and schools will present “Gasland,” an award-winning documentary by Josh Fox on gas drilling at 5:30 p.m. March 31 at Liberty High School auditorium, 1 Leopard Lane.
S.D. gov. signs law forcing women to wait 3 days before abortion
Women who want an abortion in South Dakota will face the longest waiting period in the nation and have to undergo counseling at pregnancy help centers that discourage abortions under a measure signed into law Tuesday.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Pianist to present workshop, masterclass
Bliss Recital Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University will be the setting for a free workshop and masterclass Saturday.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Jennifer’ wants to find passion
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 47 years old and am living with so many
HELOISE: Omelet in a bag? It’s fast and easy
Dear Heloise: Here’s how to make omelets in plastic zippered bags. This works great! It’s good for
Free session for women on stable, good-paying career options
The YWCA of Youngstown in partnership with the Hard Hatted Women will present a free orientation session on good-paying and stable career options.
Ground-breaking today on arsenal project
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will attend a groundbreaking at 11 a.m. today for a project that will bring water and sanitary sewers to the Ravenna Training and Logistic Site.
7 in gang case plead not guilty
The judicial process is under way for several men facing felony state charges in connection with alleged illegal activity of the LSP gang on the city’s South Side.
Harding has its man: Rick Rios is new coach
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com warren After spending most of his life in a basketball town,
Youngstown leaders struggle to trim budget
With the governor’s proposed state budget including a $377,000 cut to Youngstown this year, city officials are looking for ways to make up that shortfall.
McDonald’s Tayala first team Div. IV All-Ohioan
Matthias Tayala, who led the McDonald boys basketball team to a 20-0 record and the district championship, was named first team All-Ohio on Tuesday by The Associated Press.
Landlords find renting is easier in this economy
If Craig Tareshawty’s career were a poker game, he’d have a full house. Well, close to full at least.
Wolford looking for starters
Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford begins spring practice today with one new coach, several new players and the same expectations.
Former New Castle official sentenced on fraud charges
A former New Castle, Pa., community leader was sentenced Tuesday for his role in defrauding a nonprofit housing agency, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Pittsburgh said.
All-AAC basketball teams announced
Brothers Nate and Jake Jacubec highlight the All-American Conference boys basketball all-star teams, announced on Tuesday.
Woman says ex-husband killed her dog for spite
Prosecutors said they are waiting to view surveillance footage before determining whether a Warren man killed his ex-wife’s dog out of spite.
Road-weary team finally home
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Niles Joe Iacobucci isn’t ready to give up his home-cooked
Wolford adds a coach, moves others around
This spring, YSU coach Eric Wolford’s coaching staff only has one new face. But several others find themselves in a different place.
Austintown chief looks to hire officers
Officers hired for the township’s auxiliary force could eventually be hired full time, the police chief said.
No funding for complex in Struthers
Developers who planned a senior citizens apartment complex in the city could not get funding for the project.
Girls get pampered at spa-day event
A new haircut and a refreshing facial can do wonders for a young girl’s self-esteem — which is why Girard native Shanyn Flesch treated a group of local girls to a spa day.
With spring comes risk of tornadoes, violent storms
Don Kemp of Guilford Lake likes to watch for stormy weather. And for a good cause.
Indians’ Sizemore plays in field
Grady Sizemore moved into shallow center field and located the pop fly in the bright sky.
Warren mayor hopefuls trade barbs at forum
Doug Franklin, Warren’s safety-service director, discussed his experience and knowledge of Warren issues, while GM Lordstown union leader Jim Graham emphasized his determination to return a sense of pride to Warren.
Senate OKs five snow days
A bill to increase the number of school snow days to five passed the Ohio Senate on Tuesday and should soon be heading to Gov. John Kasich for his expected signature.
Officials push for rail service
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, has joined 11 other lawmakers and business leaders in requesting Gov. John Kasich’s support of the TechBelt Initiative.
Drilling on public lands in Ohio endorsed
Allowing oil and gas drilling in state parks and other public lands could provide more than $300 million in lease and royalty payments, a trade group told lawmakers Tuesday.
Snipers, tanks terrorize city
Moammar Gadhafi’s snipers and tanks are terrorizing civilians in the coastal city of Misrata, a resident said, and the U.S. military warned Tuesday it was “considering all options” in response to dire conditions there.
1,100 rally in Columbus for school vouchers
More than 1,100 advocates of increased state-funded vouchers to help families attend charter or private schools instead of public ones rallied in Columbus on Tuesday.
Risky mission
Don’t expect a quick ending in Libya. There’s a real possibility that Moammar Gadhafi could stave off the U.S. and its international partners.
New homes becoming a bad deal
A new home, the dream of many would-be buyers, makes less and less financial sense in many places.
METRO DIGEST || Pet a llama, help Second Harvest Food Bank
Stop by and pet a llama Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside of Kmart, 4475 Mahoning Ave., as members of the Llucky Llama 4-H Club collect money for Second Harvest Food Bank’s Harvest for Hunger campaign.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Obama visits El Salvador
President Barack Obama vowed closer cooperation Tuesday with the Central American nations.
Ryan to attend groundbreaking
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will attend a groundbreaking at 11 a.m. today for a project that will bring water and sanitary sewers to the Ravenna Training and Logistic Site.
Police levy planned in New Middletown
Village Council members agreed at a special meeting Monday to certify a 2-mill police levy for the November ballot.
Austintown chop-shop suspects charged
Three men accused of running a chop shop out of a rented garage on Lanterman Road in Austintown appeared in court Tuesday.
YEC classes to stay at YSU for now
Youngstown Early College classes will remain at Youngstown State University through the next academic year.
Speaker compares King, Christ
The message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in some ways paralleled the message of Jesus Christ, according to the Rev. Dr. Hak Joon Lee.
Officials protest drop in ranking
Lawrence County commissioners plan to ask the Pennsylvania Legislature to adjust state law to stop Lawrence County from changing from a fifth- to a sixth-class county.
METRO DIGEST || Bomb threats made against YSU Tuesday
Adopt a pet Saturday, get free tax service BOARDMAN On Saturday, the Liberty Tax Service office
Richmond is center of NCAA hoops
Rally over here, rally over there, rallies planned all around Richmond as the city embraces having two teams advance to the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament.
Marquette led by JUCO standouts
Buzz Williams knows having a roster filled with former junior college players sticks out a bit, especially when facing a program like North Carolina.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Neal McCoy concert at Mountaineer
Country singer Neal McCoy will come to The Harv at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort on May 7.
Power lines hooked up at nuclear plant
Associated Press FUKUSHIMA, Japan Workers at a leaking nuclear complex hooked up power lines to
Taylor holds key for Wisconsin
The nation’s most efficient point guard, Wisconsin’s Jordan Taylor, flashes a mischievous grin every time he stops to talk.
Bonds trial action picks up
Barry Bonds' lead attorney started picking at the government’s case Tuesday, attacking witnesses expected to accuse Bonds of willfully taking drugs to make him hit the ball harder and farther.
OSU’s success hinges on shooting
On a trip home from Indianapolis two years ago, Ohio State coaches perused the box scores of the two games that had been played that day in Lucas Oil Stadium.
Court to weigh in on juvenile suspects
In September 2005, a 13-year-old boy was pulled out of his class at a Chapel Hill, N.C., middle school, escorted to another room and interrogated behind a closed door by a police detective and three other adults.
Green Bay stuns MSU in NCAA tourney
Adrian Ritchie scored 20 points off the bench, Julie Wojta added 18 and Wisconsin-Green Bay advanced to the NCAA tournament’s regional semifinals for the first time with a 65-56 victory over Michigan State on Tuesday night.
Knight leading Kentucky
Kentucky freshman Brandon Knight has spent all season trying to live up to the high expectations that come with playing point guard for John Calipari.
Births
Births Forum Health NorthSide Medical center Elizabeth A. Martin and Adam J. Johns, Austintown,
ODDLY ENOUGH | Ohio church to give away $1,000 at Easter service
An Ohio church that gave away $1,000 to fill more pews last Easter Sunday says it will do it again this year and on future Easters.
Nothing new about nuke danger
Opinion: Nothing new about nuke danger The press has been acting like nuclear exposure was a new thing.
YSU schedule
BASEBALL (3-14) March 5 — at Cincinnati, L, 13-0 March 6 — at Cincinnati, W, 2-1 March 6 — at
Mahoning County court filings
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Tabachino, 42, of 81 Charles Ave., Boardman,
NEWSMAKERS | Will Sheen return to popular sitcom?
Is Charlie Sheen headed back to “Two and a Half Men”? Don’t hold your breath for it happening any time soon.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
Dayton prep star is charged
Dayton Thurgood Marshall’s leading scorer, Jordan Watson, has been charged with petty theft and criminal damaging and will miss the Cougars’ state semifinal game Thursday.
Chris Brown destroys dressing room at ‘GMA’
Chris Brown trashed his dressing room at “Good Morning America” and broke a window with a chair Tuesday after co-host Robin Roberts asked him about his attack on Rihanna.
Goodell: No talk of using replacements
Owners haven’t talked about using replacement players if the NFL’s first work stoppage since 1987 stretches on, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday.
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 21, 2011
iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 21, 2011: Singles: v “E.T.
Pears: Tops in taste and texture
By Mary-Liz Shaw McClatchy Newspapers Curvaceous, sweet, in an array of colors from bright green
Bahrain protests deserve support
Opinion: By Husain Abdulla McClatchy-Tribune It is shameful of the Obama administration to acquiesce in
Circus adds 8th show at Covelli
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has added an eighth performance of its Fully Charged circus, which comes to Covelli Centre this weekend.
Teens with old souls prefer vinyl
In most ways, Sarah McCarthy is your average high schooler. She has a job, college plans, but also a peculiar passion for a 16-year-old: She’s a vinyl junkie.
Rest up and hit the books
Opinion: Rest up and hit the books (Willoughby) News-Herald: While some progress is made on federal budget
Sweet strawberries
Nature’s treat for spring’s savory dishes By Jackie Burrell Contra Costa Times Who cares
A local connection to Arthur St. Clair
Opinion: By Dick Phillips Special to The Vindicator If you’ve ever driven down St. Clair Avenue in
Ohio needs an enforceable law against illegal slot machines
Editorial: If it looks like a slot machine and acts like a slot machine, is it a slot machine? Maybe.
Prehistoric shark teeth go up for auction ONE BIG BITE
An unprecedented collection of 182 ferocious prehistoric shark teeth, assembled on gaping jaws large enough to swallow several humans whole, is set to be auctioned in Texas.
Will US scrub every blemish?
Opinion: WASHINGTON The missile strikes that inaugurated America’s latest attempt at regime change were
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Fire closes McDonald’s
A grease fire that broke out Tuesday caused the McDonald’s at 570 5th Ave. to close temporarily.
US lets others lead in Libya
Opinion: At first glance, it looks as if the Obama administration has executed a sudden turnabout in its
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