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WR superintendent awaiting answer on windmill failure
Superintendent Charles Swindler is waiting still to hear from Scotland-based company Proven as to why a wind turbine at Western Reserve High School toppled April 10.
Adler wins nod for Girard judge
GIRARD Five Democrats lined up to replace Michael Bernard as retiring judge of Girard Municipal
ELECTION UPDATE: Incumbents win for Youngstown council
ELECTION UPDATE: Incumbents win in for Youngstown council
ELECTION UPDATE: Franklin celebrates Warren victory
WARREN Doug Franklin won Democratic nomination for Warren mayor Tuesday and gave a joyous
Struthers incumbents win
STRUTHERS For the past decade Democratic primaries in this city haven’t been kind to incumbents.
ELECTION UPDATE: Franklin wins nomination in Warren mayoral race
FINAL Doug Franklin, Warren’s safety service director, has defeated United Auto Workers leader Jim
ELECTION UPDATE: Cranmer tops mayoral vote in Salem; Swoger leads in East Liverpool
ELECTION UPDATE: Cranmer tops mayoral voye in Salem; Swoger in East Liverpool
ELECTION UPDATE: New Poland schools levy fails; renewal OK'd
ELECTION UPDATE: New Poland schools levy falls; renewal OK'd
ELECTION UPDATE: Franklin commands lead over Graham in Warren mayoral race
With only absentee ballots to be counted, Doug Franklin is poised to be Warren mayor. With 55
ELECTION UPDATE: With 46 of 92 precincts reporting, levies trend emerges
ELECTION UPDATE: With 46 of 92 precincts reporting, some levies are taking a beating
ELECTION UPDATE: Close race in Struthers 1st Ward council seat
ELECTION UPDATE: Close race for Struthers 1st Ward council seat
ELECTION UPDATE: Struthers school levy takes lead in early voting
ELECTION UPDATE: Struthers schools levy take lead in early voting
ELECTION UPDATE: Incumbent Youngstown councilmen win Democratic primary election
ELECTION UPDATE: Incumbent Youngstown councilmen win Democratic Primary election
ELECTION UPDATE: Franklin has early lead on Graham
Doug Franklin, Warren’s safety-service director, has an early lead on UAW leader Jim Graham for
Niles super search down to 3
The city school board has narrowed to three the list of candidates for superintendent.: Tony Meinerding, former superintendent of Holgate, Ohio, Local Schools; Thomas Gay, chief executive officer of the Quality Schools Group; and Mark Robinson, superintendent of Ashland City Schools.
Boardman native Michael Mannozzi tries for Olympic trials
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN If Michael Mannozzi walks as fast as he talks,
Neighbors say bin Laden compound residents were anti-social
When a woman involved in a polio vaccine drive turned up at Osama bin Laden's hideaway, she remarked to the men behind the high walls about the expensive SUVs parked inside. The men took the vaccine, apparently to administer to the 23 children at the compound, and told her to go away.
bin Laden death forcing consideration of change in war plans
The demise of Osama bin Laden complicates what was already a tough call for President Barack Obama: how to wind down the nearly decade-old war in Afghanistan. Now the symbolic reason for staying in the fight - to get al-Qaida's leader and avenge 9/11 - has been undercut.
White House; bin Laden unarmed, but resisted when killed
Osama bin Laden was unarmed when Navy SEALs burst into his room and shot him to death, the White House said Tuesday, a change in the official account that raised questions about whether the U.S. ever planned to capture the terrorist leader alive.
Youngstown police officer hurt after skirmish with man on East Side
Youngstown police officer hurt after skirmish with man on East Side
2 involved in Galaxy Food robbery, shooting appear in court
2 invovled in Galaxy Food robbery, shooting appear in court
DA charges Calif. detective in killing of tenant
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Northern California sheriff’s detective accused in an off-
Officials double-check death toll count Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Officials in Alabama are counting the number of dead again because they are
Lawyer: Web poker indictments not anti-gambling
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A defense lawyer known for handling complex financial and corporate crimes cases is
BP agrees to $25M penalty for 2006 Alaska spills
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — BP’s subsidiary in Alaska has agreed to pay a $25 million civil penalty as
ACLU sues Utah over new immigration law
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two national organizations are suing Utah to halt a new immigration law they
Vermont border station might not close
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, who last year helped persuade the federal government
Pa. lawsuit: Rental firm spies on users
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Wyoming couple is suing the Aaron’s Inc. furniture rental chain, saying it rents
Columbiana County track meet postponed until Thursday
Columbiana County track meet postponed until Tuesday.
Stocks fall on weak earnings from Pfizer, Clorox
NEW YORK (AP) — The earnings rally of the last two weeks is waning. The parade of stronger-than-
10-foot gator chomps on Fla. deputy’s cruiser
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 10-foot-long alligator has taken a bite out of a Florida deputy sheriff’s
School to 5th-grader: No face paint over Osama
DAUPHIN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district says a fifth-grader’s face paint marking the
Feds sue Deutsche Bank, alleging mortgage fraud
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government has sued Deutsche Bank. It alleges the bank committed
Donations to Navy SEAL fund jump after bin Laden
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A foundation that provides financial help for the families of Navy SEALs
NYC to declare winner in competition for new taxi
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City is ready to declare the winner of the competition for its next yellow
Swarm of bees kills Calif. family dog in backyard
TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California family returning home after church found their 6-year-
Muslim event in Oregon canceled due to threats
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Muslims from Oregon who had planned to celebrate the death of Osama bin Laden
Goodyear plans replacements for its 3-blimp fleet
CLEVELAND (AP) — Goodyear plans a 21st century makeover for its fleet of iconic blimps. The Ohio-
US increasingly using new media to reach Cuba
MIAMI (AP) — The Office of Cuba Broadcasting in Miami has added several “ghost” websites to its
DOJ let into suit on SC jail’s Bible-only policy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge says the U.S. Justice Department can join a lawsuit
Oil slips on stronger dollar
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are falling due to a stronger dollar and expectations that U.S. crude
Cruze has record sales month
General Motors sales jumped 27 percent in April from the same time a year ago, thanks to a record-
Niles school board down to three candidates for superintendent
niles The city school board has narrowed to three the list of candidates for schools
Stocks fall in early trading on weak earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening slightly lower after several weak corporate earnings reports.
Pakistan’s president denies harboring bin Laden
ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan’s leader denied suggestions that his country’s security forces
‘Closure’: Americans find comfort in clear ending
To surf American airwaves, to read American comments on the Internet by the thousands, to walk
Lawmakers: Did bin Laden hide in plain sight?
WASHINGTON (AP) - Incredulous lawmakers are pressing Pakistan for answers to two simple questions:
US holds photos of slain bin Laden, weighs release
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials weighed the pros and cons of releasing secret video and photos of
Police: Men stole antlers from Pa. NRA event
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are pointing at two exhibition workers in the theft of two massive sets of
REUNIONS
The women of Chalker High School Alumni in Southington will meet for breakfast at the Wayside
Man killed self after trying to abduct ex
HOLLIDAYBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police say a man fatally shot himself after trying to abduct his ex-
May wedding for Miss Snider, Mr Markovitch
AUSTINTOWN Tracy Ann Snider and Michael George Markovitch are announcing their engagement and
Barry-Hodros Florida wedding set for June 17
BOARDMAN Michele Barry and George Barry, both of Boardman, are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Kaminski to be bride of Mr. Kilpatrick
AUSTINTOWN Announced by John and Marita Kaminski of Austintown is the engagement of their
Programs available to youths of the area
Warriors Inc., 2733 Market St., is inviting youths of the area to call 330-783-5440 between 5:30 and 7 p.m. today to register for its youth gardening and cartooning programs, which begin next week.
HELOISE: Ask doctor before stopping your meds
Dear Heloise: As a nurse, I have become very concerned about lawyers advertising lawsuits against
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Marriage is getting worse, not better
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been with my husband for more than 25
‘Greatest’ tee off
Valley golf holes, tourney events get underway today Staff report The second year of The
Report: Schools failing to develop students
The absence of critical thinking, communication and problem-solving in the city schools curriculum makes it unlikely students will develop the same work readiness or higher- education skills as their suburban counterparts.
Rockets poised to clinch ITCL Tier Two
Anthony Alfano didn’t feel up to par entering Monday’s game with the Leetonia High baseball team, but insisted on taking the mound for Coach Sam Pitzulo’s Lowellville squad.
Rohr’s strikeouts knock out Spartans
A shutdown defense led the Panthers past Boardman High 2-0 in Monday’s Federal League contest at the Fields of Dreams.
Betras presses chamber to release financial records
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras wants some answers.
Asher welcomes Struthers challenge
For two seasons, Mark Asher slowly rebuilt the East Liverpool football program, turning it into one of the most respected in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference and Eastern Ohio.
CSU baseball strikes out
Cleveland State University on Monday announced its is dropping its baseball program at the conclusion of the season.
28 workers allege violations by GM, UAW
General Motors Co., United Auto Workers and UAW Local 1112 all were served civil summonses Monday by the U.S. District Court in Cleveland.
Holocaust survivor tells her story to local middle-school students
At 14, Canfield Village Middle School student Lexi Zoldan is the same age Holocaust survivor Agi Geva was when the Nazis took her to Auschwitz.
Independents file petitions
Without independent candidates filing for seats such as mayors of Warren and Girard, the winners of today’s primary races for those positions won’t face opposition in the November general election.
Brewery offers beer to officials
Because of record-breaking snowfall this past winter in Youngstown, Samuel Adams brewery wanted to give city officials five cases of its Summer Ale beer to help them thaw out.
Officials endorse funds to protect watersheds
The Mahoning County commissioners have endorsed applications by the Mill Creek MetroParks for $566,250 in state Clean Ohio Conservation Program funds for land acquisition and preservation.
Military families proudly hail news
Christine Wortman’s son, Army Sgt. Robert “Robbie” Michael Carr, a 2002 Champion High School graduate, was killed in Iraq on March 13, 2007. She says her son would have been proud that the military killed Osama bin Laden. The photo was taken Monday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3332 in Newton Falls, where she works.
NFL pleads case for lockout staying
With its players again barred from work, the NFL told a federal appeals court Monday the fight over whether the lockout is legal won’t get in the way of the 2011 season.
Bin Laden dies, but threat lives on
Osama bin Laden’s death may decapitate al-Qaida temporarily, but the threat of terror attacks remains terror experts said Monday.
Decade of resolve
After nearly a decade of anger and fear, America rejoiced Monday at the death of Osama bin Laden, the terror mastermind behind the horrific 9/11 attacks.
$55.5B plan endorsed by Ohio Chamber
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce endorsed the $55.5 billion-plus spending plan that was developed by Kasich and tweaked by the GOP-controlled House.
Sept. 11 widow: ‘I was elated’
After nearly 10 years, Jackie Lynch can move on with her life.
Mourners call for revenge in Libya after NATO strike
Libyans shouting for revenge buried Moammar Gadhafi’s second-youngest son to the thundering sound of anti-aircraft fire Monday.
Judge to issue warrant for witness
A judge said he’ll issue a material- witness warrant for the arrest and detention of a woman who identified Jamar Houser.
Lawmakers from region praise military’s efforts
The killing of Osama bin Laden, who masterminded the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, doesn’t mean the war on terror is over, said U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan.
Army Corps decides to blow up Missouri levee
The Army Corps of Engineers planned to blow a nearly 2-mile-wide hole in an earthen levee late Monday.
Weak dollar boosts production
The nation’s manufacturing sector has expanded this year at the fastest pace in a quarter-century, boosted by a weak dollar that has made U.S. goods cheap overseas.
A sign of patriotism springs up on South Side
Billy Frease says he has a true sign of the times firmly planted in the front yard of his South Side home.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | NOAA: Record 312 tornadoes in 1 day
Preliminary government estimates say there werePreliminary government estimates say there were more tornadoes in a single day last week than any other day in U.S. history.
Police probe Sunday crimes
Police are investigating a shooting and two robberies reported in various parts of the city within a 24-hour period Sunday.
Bus Driver Appreciation Day recognized
Monday marked Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Ohio to recognize those who safely transport thousands of students daily to and from school.
Search is on for new health official
The search is on for a new health commissioner for the Youngstown City Health District and the health board appointed Erin Bishop as acting health commissioner.
METRO DIGEST | Fatal accident
An East Liverpool man is dead after losing control of the motorcycle he was riding.
Borrowing goes on under GOP or Obama
It’s all but impossible to glean from the political rhetoric, but government borrowing will grow by trillions of dollars over the next decade if the budget backed by House Republicans translates into law.
Prayer committee to host program
The Salem Annual National Day of Prayer committee will have a program at noon Thursday at the Village Green at the intersection of State Street and Lincoln Avenue.
Victorian struggles to bring ‘Madwoman’ to life
Jean Giraudoux’s 1945 play “The Madwoman of Chaillot” has always suffered from a case of the cutes, and the current Victorian Players production does little to temper the work’s essential unctuousness.
METRO DIGEST | Ongoing discussion
The township administrator met with members of the fire department Monday morning to discuss a proposal to move fire prevention employees, a promoted position, to fire suppression, firefighters.
The love of ‘Thor’
By Geoff Boucher Los Angeles Times SANTA FE, N.M. The day’s light was fading, but the cast
From ‘Glee’ guest to show heartthrob
Darren Criss isn’t even officially a full-time cast member on “Glee,” yet he’s one of the most popular stars on the Fox TV show.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Salon can challenge rules in Arizona on fish pedicure
An Arizona appeals court says a business owner is entitled to challenge the constitutionality of state rules barring her from using fish in her salon pedicures.
A scary outlook on US debt
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday Standard & Poor’s credit warning on U.S. government securities
What does bin Laden’s death mean?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden’s death was announced by the president on May 1, a date that once had
A time-capsule moment Sunday night
Opinion: By Gregory Clay McClatchy-Tribune News Service WASHINGTON The Fourth of July came early on a
The five greatest car movies
Surely, the world didn’t need a fifth installment in “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, but “Fast Five” roared into theaters last weekend. At least it provides a good opportunity to discuss five great car movies.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, special meeting, 8:30 a.m., board meeting room, 100
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott R. Stancil, 27, Springfield, Va., and Jennifer
A whole new set of holes
You could think that starting our second year of Greatest at a muni course would set minimal
Living in medical fantasyland
Opinion: The Providence Journal: U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R.-Wis., is willing to take
Zito hopes to be dialed in as Derby favorite
Nick Zito knows the good part of the Kentucky Derby as a two-time winner.
Kasich should do more to get in touch with his McKees Rocks roots
Opinion: Kasich should do more to get in touch with his McKees Rocks roots Last Tuesday Gov. John Kasich
Johnson scores 34 to lead Hawks to upset over Bulls; Rose gives Chicago fans scare
Joe Johnson scored 34 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat Derrick Rose and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls 103-95 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
More prep baseball results
Sunday Howland 4-3, Boardman 2-11 HOWLAND In the opener, Kyle Hickman hit a two-run homer for
NEWSMAKERS | Jackson doctor’s trial is delayed
The trial of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death has been delayed until September.
A day of courage and valor
Opinion: A day of courage and valor Idaho Statesman: Al-Qaida’s war against America did not begin on Sept.
Fitch HOF banquet is set for Sept. 24
Twelve individuals and two teams will be inducted into the Austintown Fitch High School athletic hall of fame on Sept. 24.
Wrestlers Mackall, Scheetz win state championships
Alex Mackall of Austintown and Luke Scheetz of New Middletown won state wrestling championships in both Greco and freestyle divisions at the USA Wrestling Ohio State Schoolboy Championships last weekend.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2011. There are 242 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.70 .15 Avalon
Killing of Osama bin Laden a major step in war on terror
Editorial: He was the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America’s mainland and the
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Ohio gasoline price
Gas prices fell slightly from Ohio’s all-time high Saturday of $4.11 a gallon for regular unleaded.
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