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Sparse turnout suggests light interest in primary
Mahoning County Board of Elections worker Norma Alexander checks absentee ballots at the board Tuesday, the first day for early voting for the May 3 ...
Stories published March 30, 2011
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CIA assisting in Libya
The CIA has sent small teams of operatives into Libya and helped rescue a crew member of a U.S. fighter jet that crashed, and the White House said Wednesday it was assessing "all types of assistance" for rebels battling Moammar Gadhafi's troops.
JFK High evacuated tonight for gas leak
John F. Kennedy High School was evacuated Wednesday evening after a gas leak was discovered.
Regional chamber suspends electronic voting in response to labor protest
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has temporarily suspended electronic voting among its members in response to the recent outcry from labor over it's support of Senate Bill 5.
Senate approves SB 5 17-16; moves to Gov. Kasich
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to legislation limiting collective bargaining by public employees, sending the bill to Gov. John Kasich.
Youngstown council agrees on $154 million budget
After much discussion, Youngstown council members came to an agreement today with the administration
Ex-Cleveland Dem chairman charged with racketeering in Ohio
Ex-Cleveland Dem chairman charged with racketeering
Hubbard township, city apply for state grant for tire disposal
Hubbard township, city apply for state grant for tire disposal
Police find body of Ohio woman kidnapped near work
Police find body of Ohio woman kidnapped near work
UPDATED: House gives SB 5 approval by 53-44 vote
Senate Bill 5, a bill that would limit collective bargaining rights for 350,000 Ohio public workers, was approved by the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday by a 53-44 vote.
East Side man gets probation on abduction, domestic-violence charges
East Side man gets probation on abduction, domestic-violence charges
NASA spacecraft shows pock-marked Mercury up close
NEW YORK (AP) — The first batch of hundreds of photos taken in orbit of Mercury show numerous battle
Ex-LA gang leader gets 8 life sentences in murders
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has sentenced the former leader of the Asian Boyz street gang
Nearly 200 people show up to protest Regional Chamber's support of SB5
Nearly 200 people show up to protest Regional Chamber's support of SB5
Saudi firm sues American over alleged $10B fraud
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A company that claims it was the victim of one of the largest frauds in history
Attorney assails police in triple-murder trial
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A defense attorney assails the police investigation of a triple murder during
Aide enters guilty plea for having sex with patient
Aide enters guilty plea to having sex with patient
Change to crash rule could save Ohio police money
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An amendment to the state transportation budget could save Ohio police thousands
Google adds button to endorse search results, ads
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is giving people the option of recommending Internet search results and
House speaker defends collective bargaining bill
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s House speaker is defending a collective bargaining bill that
Venezuelan workers caught up in Conn. Ponzi scheme
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The fallout from the biggest white-collar federal prosecution in Connecticut
Warren man sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping, robbing former girlfriend
Warren man sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping, robbing former girlfriend
Natural gas prices jump 2 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — Natural gas prices are climbing as President Obama pushes to find more ways for the
Boston transit worker rescued after 30-foot fall
BOSTON (AP) — A veteran electrician with Boston’s transit system who was trying to make work
NH police: Woman who posted ad kidnapped, raped
WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) — Police say a New York woman who posted a Craigslist ad seeking a fresh start in
Pa. welfare chief eyes fraud, welfare-to-work plan
Pa. welfare chief eyes fraud, welfare-to-work plan
Ohio House to vote on collective bargaining limits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio bill that would limit collective bargaining rights for 350,000 public
Gas smell causes evacuation at Poland's Dobbins Elementary
Gas smell causes evacuation at Poland's Dobbins Elementary
Syrian president blames protests on ’conspirators’
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad blamed “conspirators” today for an
VA moves patients, cites concerns at Pa. hospital
PITTSBURGH (AP) — U.S. Veterans Affairs officials have transferred eight patients out of a
Stocks open higher as traders overlook global news
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks opened higher Wednesday as traders focused on a big pharmaceutical deal
Group reports finding shipwreck in Lake Michigan
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — An organization that documents shipwrecks says it’s found the wreck of a
Executive, 2 others die in Michigan plane crash
MONROE, Mich. (AP) — The pilot of a small plane that crashed into a city park in southern Michigan,
Ohio could reverese limit on prescription transfers
Ohio could reverse limit on prescription transfers
DC flight diverted over security arrives in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon-bound United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C., that was
Acxiom CEO resigns, CFO announces intent to do so
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The data services company Acxiom Corp. says its president and CEO, John
Police: Trucker saved from choking by crash
READING, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania trucker may have saved his own life with an unintentional and
New photos of James Earl Ray, letters to go online
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Photos showing James Earl Ray, the man arrested for the assassination of civil
Setbacks mount in Japan at leaking nuclear plant
TOKYO (AP) - Setbacks mounted Wednesday in the crisis over Japan’s tsunami-damaged nuclear facility,
Rebels retreat from Libya oil port under attack
BREGA, Libya (AP) - Rebels retreated Wednesday from the key Libyan oil port of Ras Lanouf along the
IBM’s ‘Watson’ focus of Pittsburgh-based symposium
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh are hosting a
Body pulled from river
FAYETTE CITY, Pa. (AP) — Emergency officials say a body has been recovered from the Monongahela
7 high school students have high CO levels in Pa.
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Seven students who became sick at a southwestern Pennsylvania high school have
Bones of 2 apparently unearthed in S.E. Pa.
WILLOW GROVE, Pa. (AP) — Tests are under way on the remains of two people whose bones may have been
Support group for unemployed/underemployed meets this morning
The Ursuline Center support group for unemployed/underemployed people will meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. today with Deborah Miller of Manpower, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 5 with “Well of Body” by Eve Bevilacqua and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 13 with a representative of Eastern Gateway Community College.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Goodyear to sponsor engineering career day
Engineering career day AKRON Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. will host its 11th Annual Engineering
HELOISE: Multiple ways to tenderize meat
Dear Heloise: Lately, meat (such as London broil and beef roast) seems to be very tough to eat after
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mom has no interest in giving up booze
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mom is 50 years old and just told me that she has
NO BEACH BUMS HERE: Prep cage stars have their night
The White squad overcame a 13-point second half deficit as they defeated the Red team, 96-91 Tuesday at the Mahoning Valley Coaches Association 41st annual Al Beach Classic.
House panel OKs SB 5
House lawmakers signed off on changes to controversial legislation limiting collective bargaining for public employees.
Finally! Cavs get their revenge on LeBron
As he left the arena, Cavaliers coach Byron Scott smiled and accepted fist bumps and congratulations from security guards lining the hallway.
Youngstown schools freed from fiscal emergency
After nearly five years and about $32 million in cuts, the city school district is freed from fiscal emergency.
Iacobucci stays hot, Penguins stay cold
YSU senior Joe Iacobucci is the type of hitter who lets a batting slump gnaw away at him, but he’s so far resisted the urge to practice his swing in front of a mirror at 2 a.m.
State Auditor Yost plans stress tests for counties, cities
Ohio Auditor Dave Yost plans to conduct “stress tests” of the state’s 10 most-populous counties and cities to determine whether they are heading toward significant financial problems.
Columbiana stars enjoy new friendships
Southern’s Jake Boyle did his best to close the 26th annual Columbiana County Scholarship Basketball Classic with a slam.
Father sues Warren, cop
The father of three Warren boys who were ordered to the ground at gunpoint in their backyard a year ago by Warren Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan has filed a federal lawsuit against Hoolihan and the city.
Freshmen helping Butler
Khyle Marshall spent most of the season trying to crack Butler’s experienced lineup.
Prayer Team to blanket city with Bibles
People will be knocking on doors in the North, East, West and South sides of the city Saturday morning. But they won’t be asking for donations or trying to sell something.
Train derailment in Newton Falls forces demolition of Tower
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com
Mady making his way
YSU junior tackle Lamar Mady walked into his offensive line meetings on Monday afternoon and was immediately hit with a “ruby red slippers” joke by his position coach.
Mother guilty in case of falsified records
A 31-year-old township woman pleaded guilty to falsifying records to send her children to Boardman schools.
UConn, Texas A&M complete Final Four
Maya Moore is headed to the Final Four with a chance to pad perhaps the most impressive resume in the history of women’s college basketball with yet another championship.
Police in Poland probe vandalism against teachers
Village police are searching for the man who punctured tires on 15 cars in a school parking lot.
Sparse turnout suggests light interest in primary
Mahoning County Board of Elections worker Norma Alexander checks absentee ballots at the board Tuesday, the first day for early voting for the May 3 primary. Turnout is expected to be very light on Election Day.
Former mayor of Campbell sentenced to 3 days in jail for drunken driving
George Krinos, former mayor of Campbell, pleaded no contest Tuesday to a drunken-driving charge.
Top envoys agree Gadhafi must go
A sweeping array of world powers called forcefully Tuesday for Moammar Gadhafi to step down as Libya’s ruler. Some even hinted at secret talks on Gadhafi’s exit.
‘Superman’ star to join Kasich
Ohio Gov. John Kasich said he was going to show the movie in this state, and now he’s bringing one of its stars here as well.
Previously cited for animal issues, woman attacked, injured by own dog
A city woman who had been cited in the past for dog issues has been attacked by her own pit bull.
Campbell mayor works to settle police contract
The city’s mayor says he is talking with police to renegotiate a contract that city council is fighting in court.
Boardman schools to lose revenue from several sources
The school district’s finances will be considerably stretched next school year, due in part to Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget, treasurer Richard Santilli told school board members.
HUD probes city’s $11K payment for asbestos work
A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development investigator is looking into whether the city paid $11,000 to a company to remove asbestos without first receiving proper documentation that the work had been done.
Warren cop probed over comments to reporter
Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan is the subject of an internal-affairs investigation over statements he is thought to have made last week to a television news reporter.
Boardman robbery suspect pleads to lesser charges after deal struck
A Boardman man accused of robbing his girlfriend during a fight has entered into a plea agreement that likely will land him in prison.
Sex-bias lawsuit against Wal-Mart hits possible snag
The Supreme Court appears ready to block a massive sex-discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart on behalf of up to 1.6 million women.
Ohio school board picks interim chief
The executive committee of the Ohio Board of Education is recommending the state’s associate superintendent of curriculum and assessment as interim superintendent.
Trumbull board contract freezes wages
Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities has approved a three-year contract with its 225 unionized employees that freezes their wages and eliminates step-pay increases.
Campbell, bailiff sued for $1.5M
A woman who was shot during a struggle with the Campbell Municipal Court bailiff last year is suing the city and the bailiff for $1.5 million.
METRO DIGEST | Explosive assault reported in Austintown
Township police are investigating a reported assault that ended with a man throwing an explosive device at a house.
METRO DIGEST | Animal Baby Shower
Sunday is the Mill Creek MetroParks annual Farm Animal Baby Shower.
Summit on kindergarten planned in Canfield
The Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education is hosting its first Kindergarten Readiness Summit at 9 a.m. next Wednesday at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Softball hopes for rebound
Brian Campbell figured it would take his Youngstown State softball team a little bit of time to get reacquainted with the city after having spent most of the past two months in the southern part of the country.
Campbell house fire probed
Staff report campbell No one was injured in a fire at a vacant house on Adeline Avenue on
Home prices fall in most cities
Home prices are falling in most major U.S. cities, and the average price in four of them is at an 11-year low.
Prep sports at a glance
Baseball Canfield 9, Hubbard 0 Canfield 301 200 3 — 9 6 0 Hubbard 000 000 0 — 0 4 2
Jason Giambi: Bonds’ trainer supplied steroids
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Colorado Rockies first baseman Jason Giambi and his brother
The removal of a contempt penalty for public employees who strike — a move Republicans said
The removal of a contempt penalty for public employees who strike — a move Republicans said would
Blacks stand to lose the most
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore McClatchy-Tribune The attack on public-sector workers in New Jersey, Ohio,
Wichita State, ’Bama win in NIT
Garrett Stutz came off the bench to score a career-high 24 points, and Wichita State romped past Washington State 75-44 on Tuesday night in another impressive performance.
Olympic Stadium work in London is completed
Construction on the flagship stadium for the 2012 London Olympics was completed Tuesday.
Swim program to offer clinics
Staff report The Youngstown State swimming and diving program will have swimming clinics for
Detroit represents unprecedented collapse of a US city
Opinion: By Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times Imagine for a moment that every single person living in the
Moore earns fourth All-American nod
Make it a perfect 4 for 4 for Maya Moore. The Connecticut star became only the second four-time All-American when she was honored by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Connecticut will count on youngsters
Connecticut’s freshmen aren’t showing any signs of nerves headed into the Final Four, just a quiet confidence.
Philadelphia claims key victory over Pens
Ville Leino and the Philadelphia Flyers found a way to solve Marc-Andre Fleury and might have put away the pesky Pittsburgh Penguins, too.
Bonuses are easier to give when someone else is paying
Editorial: When Democrats were swept out of Congress in November, a lot of their staffers were left scrambling
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.75 .39 Avalon
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Boardman Nissan to add Saturday hours
Boardman Nissan, 7809 Market St., will offer Saturday hours at its parts-and-service center beginning April 9, dealership officials said Tuesday.
Parchment, wax paper have different uses for baking
By Susan M. SELASKY Detroit Free Press Cooks may wonder about the difference between wax paper
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | ‘Homeplate’ is back with new format
Thursday’s episode of “Grey’s Anatomy” (9 p.m, ABC) will feature cast members singing several songs
Turmeric: a spice for a healthy life
By Judy Hevrdejs Chicago Tribune Turmeric, a tawny orange-gold spice that is an integral part of
Monstrola finalist for ‘Groom of the Year’
Staff report When it came time for Mark Monstrola to make a video in his bid to win Brides
Spring vegetables Mix, melt with basic blueprint
By Russ Parsons Los Angeles Times It was a lazy Sunday afternoon, and I’d just gotten home from
ODDLY ENOUGH | Rare tortoise missing from zoo
A rare tortoise has disappeared from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, and authorities think he may have been stolen.
Abortion foes push Ohio bill
Backers of an Ohio bill that could impose the most-restrictive abortion limit in the nation are telling reticent state lawmakers to embrace potential legal challenges.
Clemency sought for killer
A former state prisons director and a Cincinnati civil-rights attorney want Gov. John Kasich to spare the life of an Ohio man condemned to die for killing a fellow inmate in a fight.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Springfield Township trustees, 1:30 p.m., 3475 E. South Range Road, New
A lesson in wealth creation
Opinion: A lesson in wealth creation It is a well documented and settled fact that the property values of
Oil prices top $104 per barrel
Oil prices rose Tuesday as concerns about political upheaval in North Africa and the Middle East trumped economic data suggesting that consumers are worried about the cost of fuel and food.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Va. Tech fined $55K
Virginia Tech will have to pay the maximum $55,000 fine for violating federal law by waiting too long to notify students during the 2007 shooting rampage but will not lose any federal student aid.
Abrams revisits youth for ‘Super 8’
J.J. Abrams is making good use of his boyhood apprenticeship shooting super-8 movies.
Libyan rebels flee assault
Moammar Gadhafi’s forces hammered rebels with tanks and rockets, turning their rapid advance into a panicked retreat in an hours-long battle Tuesday.
AMC’s ‘The Killing’ Murder and aftermath
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK From the first moments of “The Killing,” the
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS CANFIELD CITY March 22 Misuse of credit card: A resident of the 5000 block of
Police get leads in shooting of student
Police say they have some leads in their search for suspects in the city’s fourth homicide this year, while a 53-year-old city man was arraigned in connection to the city’s third homicide earlier this month.
NEWSMAKERS | Rob Lowe dishes on years with Sheen
Rob Lowe gives fellow Brat Packer Charlie Sheen a slight edge when it comes to partying.
Pumping up graduation rates
Opinion: Pumping up graduation rates San Jose Mercury News: U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has been
Mahoning County court filings
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradley F. Begeot, 30, of 6013 Herons Circle,
Freshmen helping Butler
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Khyle Marshall spent most of the season trying to crack Butler’s
Fish in quarterfinals at Key Biscayne event
On the verge of victory, Mardy Fish took a lusty swing and staggered out of the follow-through, his left calf cramping and his ability to continue in doubt.
US student being held in Syria
Opinion: When “Tik” Root’s parents saw him off for junior year abroad in Damascus, they never imagined he’d
PGA to consider Q-school changes
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The PGA Tour is contemplating the radical change of handing out
Muslim Brotherhood rising
Opinion: If there were an award for stating the obvious when it comes to the Middle East it would go to The
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