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Girard officer assaulted serving warrant
An officer was treated at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Wednesday night after he was injured while serving a warrant.
All Lordstown Cruzes being recalled for inspection
The Plain Dealer of Cleveland is reporting that General Motors Corp. is recalling all 154,122 Chevrolet Cruzes it has made in Lordstown, saying mistakes on the assembly line could cause safety problems.
Ohio Supreme Court justice proposes overhaul of judicial election process
Ohio Supreme Court justice proposes overhaul of judicial election process
States ask US court to overturn health-care overhaul
States ask US court to overturn health overhaul
Animal Kingdom draws post 16 for Kentucky Derby
Animal Kingdom, the horse co-owned by Youngstown businessman Bruce Zoldan, drew post No. 16 for
Bay of Holy Spirit Revival is Thursday, Friday at Victory Christian Center
Bay of Holy Spirit Revival is Thursday, Friday at Victory Christian Center
Stocks fall sharply after weak data on jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — Serious doubts about the health of the jobs market and the broader economy have
Cruise ship passenger sought off Calif., Baja
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has resumed a search for a cruise ship passenger believed to
Gray wolves go back to state control
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials say more than 1,300 wolves off the endangered species list
SEC sues Fla. man over offers for Kodak, AMR stock
MIAMI (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a Florida man over his mysterious
Troopers kill man while investigating Pa. meth lab
Troopers kill man while investigating Pa. meth lab
100,000 dollar bills will become art in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — A German artist is using his $100,000 contemporary art prize to create a conceptual
Trump to headline Columbia Tea Party event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump is making his first foray into South Carolina as he gauges
Shooting death of Ohio National Guardsman ruled suicide
Shooting death of Ohio National Guardsman ruled suicide
Pa. man waives radio show call drug charge hearing
Pa. man waives radio show call drug charge hearing
Ohio death row inmate claims innocence in slayings
Ohio death row inmate claims innocence in slayings
GM: 250 jobs to be added at Corvette plant
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — General Motors is investing $131 million in the Kentucky plant that
Local radio personality pleads guilty to possessing child porn
Pittsburgh A long-time Y-103 morning show host faces up to a decade in prison after pleading
2 teens in Mass. bullying case plead guilty
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — Two of the six teenagers charged in connection with the bullying related
Cat spends a week alone in camper after SC wreck
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Spencer the cat is now down to eight lives after surviving a crash in South
Youngstown woman gets prison term for New Year's Day altercation at South Side bar
Youngstown woman gets prison term for New Year's Day altercation
No jail time for Austintown towing operator
Austintown Anthony Jeswald avoided jail time but was ordered to forfeit nearly $100,000 in assets
Conn. police: 5-year-old ingested PCP, mom charged
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A 5-year-old in New Haven has been hospitalized after police say the child
Bobcats forward Cunningham faces drug-possession charge
RADNOR, Pa. (AP) — Police say Charlotte Bobcats forward Dante Cunningham faces a drug-possession
Civil War-era cannon balls stolen from Ohio museum
Civil War-era cannon balls stolen from Ohio museum
NY insider trading jury has to start over
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City jury considering the fate of a wealthy hedge fund boss accused of
Flood watches, warnings for central, eastern NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Flood watches or warnings are in place for much of central and eastern New York
Arson killer’s appeal of long prison sentence fails
COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of Michael A. Davis, letting stand
US service sector expanded at much slower pace
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of the nation’s work
1st teen in Mass. bullying case pleads guilty
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — One of six teenagers charged in connection with the bullying related
Ashcroft joins company once known as Blackwater
MOYOCK, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft is joining the security firm once
Dalai Lama suggests killing bin Laden justified
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dalai Lama seems to suggest the United States was justified in killing Osama
Blair: Palestinians must recognize Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) - Mideast envoy Tony Blair says the international community supports Palestinian
Bin Laden mission was risky business for Obama
WASHINGTON (AP) - No guts, no glory. The nail-biting, 40-minute clandestine operation that resulted
Terse message signaled the end for bin Laden
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. commando’s curt message to superiors signaled the end had come for the
Judge tosses murder charge in Pa. punch death
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania judge has thrown out a murder charge in a case involving
Pa. lawmakers report $150K-plus in freebies
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state lawmakers accepted more than $150,000 in gifts and free
Woman wants release in fake pregnancy case
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman who allegedly faked a pregnancy then kidnapped a baby to
Warren woman arrested in Liberty on drug and child endangering charges
Police charged Colleen Hake, 25, of Ridgelawn Avenue in Warren with possession of drugs, possession of drug abuse instruments, drug paraphernalia and endangering children after an incident at 5:45 p.m. Sunday.
Radio club to host breakfast, auction
Radio club to host breakfast, auction CANFIELD 20/9 Amateur Radio Club, a nonprofit, all
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Elderly mother’s comments are rude
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother is in her late 80s and is becoming
HELOISE: Pancakes go from frozen to fresh again
Dear Heloise: My husband makes pancakes and waffles for the household. We always have a few left
Cruze moves into fast lane in April sales
General Motors Co. sales jumped 27 percent in April compared to the same time last year, mostly due to an increase in fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze.
Olympic Hopes
If Michael Mannozzi walks as fast as he talks, he’s got a future. Not only does the 2005 Boardman High graduate rattle off his thoughts a mile a minute, but he’s making inroads with the rest of his body as a racewalker.
Triathlon in Boardman
The D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA will host the Sprint Distance Triathlon on May 15.
Planting, plaque honor student’s memory
A fraternity brother of the Youngstown State University student killed at a Feb. 6 off-campus party urges others to appreciate life and those closest to them.
KO Drugs begins Friday
The 24th Annual K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament will get under way on Friday with 26 bouts at the I.T.A.M. Banquet Center, 115 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown.
Local girl tells Ohio lawmakers about bullying
Dara Genovese recounted the bullying she has been subjected to since first grade, initially at a private school and later at the public school in Boardman that she now attends.
Mahoning County voters say no to new
Voters dealt similar blows to Poland and Canfield schools during Tuesday’s election.
What’s in a Name?
When Jordan Ingalls read “Little House on the Prairie” as a young girl, she couldn’t help but be fascinated by the stories of life on the American plains.
Tribe pitchers credit Belcher
There were those pesky spring training questions about who would play second and third. And the recovering left knees of Grady Sizemore and Carlos Santana.
2 plead innocent in shooting death at Galaxy Seafood
Two men charged in the shooting of an armed man at Galaxy Seafood last month will have their cases back before a judge next week.
Animal Kingdom making noise
Animal Kingdom strolled onto the track at Churchill Downs last Saturday morning and with little urging from jockey Robby Albarado, took off down the frontstretch.
Officer injured in scuffle with suspect
A city police officer was injured in a scuffle with a wanted man on the East Side.
Cranmer to face Wolford, Berlin for mayor of Salem
Veteran city police officer Scott Cranmer beat Dennis Groves, former city firefighter and the present 2nd Ward councilman, in the city’s Democratic primary for mayor.
Lawrence officials OK funds to make homes accessible
Lawrence County commissioners approved giving $10,000 to help make three houses handicapped-accessible during the coming summer housing-rehabilitation program run by a private group, His Hands Ministry.
Franklin wins mayoral nod
Warren Safety-Service Director Doug Franklin celebrates his win of the Democratic nomination for Warren mayor Tuesday with his mother, Lena Franklin, and other supporters at at Enzo’s Restaurant.
Ray, Drennen capture council races
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two incumbent Youngs-town council members,
Adler, Melfi will run unopposed
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com GIRARD Five Democrats lined up to replace Michael Bernard as
Trumbull issues get mixed results
McDonald school officials say the passage of a 10.75-mill, five-year emergency levy Tuesday means the school district won’t have to return to voters in November with a similar or larger levy.
Senator eyes $2.9B in assets
Ohio’s public colleges and universities have combined cash reserves nearing $3 billion, a figure that’s raising new questions about their requests for tuition increases and state aid.
Struthers incumbents win
For the past decade Democratic primaries in this city haven’t been kind to incumbents.
Reporter’s notebook
Mahoning County Board of Elections had some calls from people complaining that their polling locations were closed.
Chamber site without membership list
Local businesses that quit the Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber after its pro-Senate Bill 5 stance are getting recognized — by no longer being recognized by the chamber.
Missouri levee blast eases threat to small Illinois town
The dramatic, late-night demolition of a huge earthen levee sent chocolate- colored floodwaters pouring onto thousands of acres of Missouri farmland Tuesday.
Flag sales rise after death of bin Laden
Americans showed their patriotism after President Barack Obama announced Sunday the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden by taking to the streets in celebration.
Boehner: Don’t back away from Pakistan
The Obama administration was investigating whether Pakistan knew Osama bin Laden was hiding in the country as top lawmakers insisted the U.S. maintain close ties with the sometimes reluctant ally in the war on terror.
City police probe South Side shooting, West Side assault
A South Side shooting and a robbery and assault of a 61-year-old West Side woman kept city police busy Monday night.
METRO DIGEST | List reduced to 3
The Niles city school board has narrowed to three the list of candidates for superintendent.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | World population to hit 10.1B by 2100
The number of the world’s people is expected to grow from nearly 6.9 billion currently to 9.3 billion by 2050 and 10.1 billion by 2100, U.N. population experts said Tuesday.
Jeswald Towing owner due in court over junked cars
The owner of Jeswald Towing, who faces charges of illegally using towed vehicles, has a court hearing scheduled today.
‘The Book of Mormon’ leads Tony nominees
“The Book of Mormon,” the equal-opportunity- offending Broadway musical from the creators of “South Park,” led the Tony Award nominations Tuesday with 14 nods.
Group plans cleanup event in Niles
Avenue and Main, a community enhancement citizens group, has scheduled its first “Community Clean and Sweep” from 9 a.m. till noon Saturday.
METRO DIGEST | Warrant issued
William Exline, 31, of East Broadway allegedly threatened a relative and neighbor on Skoplee Street with a hammer then fled in an incident at 7:45 p.m. Monday.
Meringues: a delicate shell of lusciousness
By Kim Ode Star Tribune (Minneapolis) With the spring soggy season hopefully behind us,
Suit: Rental company spies on customers using PCs
A major furniture-rental chain provides its customers with computers that allow the company to track keystrokes, take screenshots and even snap web-cam pictures of renters using the devices at home.
Account of SEALs mission changes
Bin Laden unarmed when killed, us says Associated Press WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden was unarmed
Rose named youngest MVP
Right from the start, Derrick Rose wondered why he couldn’t be the MVP. It turns out, nothing could stop him.
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Deutsche Bank sued in mortgage fraud
The federal government sued Deutsche Bank on Tuesday, saying the bank committed fraud and padded its pockets with undeserved income.
Late-blooming comic likes blue-collar crowd
Christine Stedman may have been a latecomer in the world of stand-up comedy but the 56-year-old is making up for it.
Colt McCoy ready for work
Colt McCoy said the silver lining to the NFL lockout is the time to completely heal the pinched nerve in his right shoulder.
The five most memorable TV horses
With the Kentucky Derby being run Saturday, let’s honor the Run for the Roses with these five memorable TV horses.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.68 —.03 Avalon
Twins’ Liriano no-hits White Sox
Francisco Liriano pitched the major leagues’ first no-hitter of the season, throwing his first career complete game in the Minnesota Twins’ 1-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night.
Miami defeats Celtics for 2-0 series lead
LeBron James walked toward Mario Chalmers in the final minute with a content look.
Derby entry has Baffert baffled
Bob Baffert only wants to be at the Kentucky Derby with horses that have a legitimate shot at winning.
Lightning stun Capitals for a commanding lead
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat Washington 4-3 to push the top-seeded Capitals to the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night.
Rory McIlroy: ‘It’s only golf’
The first time Rory McIlroy recalls watching the Masters on TV was in 1996.
Steelers are unhappy with RB Mendenhall
Rashard Mendenhall has created a stir with comments made on his official Twitter page regarding Osama bin Laden’s death.
Pac-10 has new, lucrative TV deal
The Pac-10 agreed to a 12-year television contract with Fox and ESPN on Tuesday worth about $3 billion, allowing the conference to quadruple its media rights fees and start its own network.
Appeals court sets June date on lockout
A federal appeals court agreed Tuesday to fast track the NFL’s request to put its labor lockout in place until a new deal is finally worked out.
Dirk gets the better of Kobe in Game 1
Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki were born just two months apart in 1978, and they’ve both been NBA superstars for over a decade.
Choo cited on DUI charges
Shin-Soo Choo spent Tuesday afternoon talking to each of his teammates, one by one, to express how sorry he was for his off-field arrest on suspicion of drunken driving and the embarrassment it caused.
YSU schedule
BASEBALL (11-30, 6-9) March 6 — at Cincinnati, L, 11-0 March 12 — at Tennessee Tech, L, 10-6; L,
SPORTS DIGEST | Southern’s Dowling downs Sebring softball
Maddie Dowling pitched a complete-game with seven strikeouts and hit a double to lead Southern past Sebring 9-4 in a high school game on Monday.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Cleveland gets back stolen Superman marker
Thieves have returned to a Cleveland neighborhood a historical marker that stood near the house where two high school classmates created the Superman character in 1933.
Keeping a watch for Medicare fraud is good public policy
Editorial: At a time when everyone in Wash- ington is talking about the need to cut government expenditures
Individual, team camps offered for football, hoops
This summer, YSU football coach Eric Wolford and his staff will offer three specialty camps, five one-day, all-position camps and one youth camp — all at Stambaugh Stadium.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan S. Embrey, 25,of 3505 Mandigo Ave., Portage,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Martha Stewart bakes up a new round of pies, tarts
Dallas Morning News In 1985, Martha Stewart published a book called “Pies & Tarts.” The cover
Give her a Mother’s Day sunrise surprise
Family Features Start Mother’s Day off right with a beautiful breakfast in bed. A pretty tray
A triumph, in full bloom
Opinion: WASHINGTON The morning after we got Osama bin Laden, I woke up with a powerful urge to plant my
Banna, Blose, Johnson earn top MVFC honor
Former YSU football players Kyle Banna, Stephen Blose and Erik Johnson all received the Missouri Valley Football Conference President’s Council Academic Excellence Award
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, May 4, the 124th day of 2011. There are 241 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Geronimo’ code name criticized
The top staffer for the Senate Indian Affairs Committee is objecting to the U.S. military’s use of the code name “Geronimo” for Osama bin Laden during the raid that killed the al-Qaida leader.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 1, the 121st day of 2011. There are 244 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Kingdom Community Church, 1006 Fifth St., Struthers Plaza, free clothing
Obama stuck to guns on bin Laden
Opinion: He did what he said he would do. Five times I have interviewed President Obama, and in each
Upside in Petraeus as head of CIA
Opinion: When the first rumors surfaced weeks ago that Gen. David Petraeus would be named to head the Central
Bush vs. Osama
Opinion: One guy lived in a cave and then in a heavily protected compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The other
In US, older voters gain influence
For the first time, Americans 45 and older make up a majority of the voting-age population.
A triumph of guts and gadgets
Opinion: A triumph of guts and gadgets Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald: The death of Osama bin Laden is a
When Gadhafi falls, will his successor be better or worse?
Opinion: When Gadhafi falls, will his successor be better or worse? With recent articles re- porting
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
NEWSMAKERS | Scott Pelley named Couric replacement
CBS says Scott Pelley will take over as its evening news anchor, starting June 6.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard school board, 7:15 p.m., 704 E. Prospect St. United Local school board,
Blagojevich prosecutors focus on Senate claim
Associated Press CHICAGO Prosecutors in the corruption retrial of Rod Blagojevich focused
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Dance concert
Dance professionals Victor DaSilva and Hanna Karttunen, who have appeared on “So You Think You Can Dance,” will perform at 7 p.m. May 13 at Fred Astaire dance studio.
Bin Laden’s death not affecting GOP plans
Republicans hoping to unseat President Barack Obama say they see al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden’s death as a welcome development but no reason to change political strategy.
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