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3 injured in crash of plane headed to Youngstown/Warren Regional
Three people were seriously injured when their small plane crashed in Ravenna en route from Canal Fulton to Youngstown.
Canfield schools to announce staff cuts
School board members met in executive session Tuesday to discuss some tough decisions they’re facing.
1 dead in motorcycle crash in Pa.
One person is dead after a motorcycle collided with a car on state Route 108 near Heckathorne Road in Scott Township, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman area gets kudos from Forbes
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman area gets kudos from Forbes
Task force asks public to help catch man charged with March shooting
Task force asks public to help catch man charged with March shooting
Woman gets probation for setting fires in Boardman
Woman gets probation for setting fires in Boardman
Pa. House GOP plan to budget more money for education
Pa. House GOP plan to budget more money for education
Judge won't delay June trial in 11 Cleveland deaths
Judge won't delay June trial in 11 Cleveland deaths
School residency arrests raise fairness questions
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A homeless single mother’s arrest on charges she intentionally enrolled her
Soldier says he shot comrades in self-defense
FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant facing a possible death sentence in the slaying of a
April was second wettest on record
Last month was the second wettest April in the Mahoning Valley’s weather history. The area
Ex-pal admits extorting Pa. Campbell Soup heiress
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A longtime friend to a Campbell Soup heiress admits she tried to extort the
Cellphone alert system announced in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City will launch a new national emergency alert system by the end of the
Treatment facility in Warren positioned for job growth
WARREN Patriot Water Treatment may only employ 15 people its new Warren facility now, but growth
Jim Thorpe hall of fame to unveil 2nd statue of namesake
Jim Thorpe hall of fame to unveil second statue of namesake
Apple details iPhone tracking for Congress
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is telling Congress that its iPhone location tracking is meant to improve
Vt. flooding raises Lake Champlain pollution concerns
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The continued flooding of Lake Champlain could worsen pollution worries
2 pilots from NJ, Pa. killed in NY plane collision
WAWAYANDA, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of the two pilots killed when their small
Feds announce plans for 250 imperiled species
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Obama administration says it intends to work through a backlog of more
US court throws out 2 Ala. bribery convictions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman says he’s disappointed, but not surprised,
Appeals court in Va. hears health care cases
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals panel dominated by appointees of President Barack Obama has
ID given for Ohio deputy struck, killed by vehicle during chase
ID given for Ohio deputy struck, killed by vehicle during chase
Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to protect military personnel's right to vote
Ohio lawmaker introduces bill to protect military personnel's right to vote
Franklin won all Warren wards except 3rd Ward
WARREN Doug Franklin, who won last week’s Democratic primary election and is likely to become
Lockheed giving $10M to Air Force museum in Dayton
Lockheed giving $10M to Air Force museum in Dayton
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet at noon Wednesday at Coaches Bar and Grille,
Setting chosen for Helsel-Grund July wedding
LORDSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Helsel of Lordstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Church chosen for Fiest-Little Sept. 24 wedding
SOUTHINGTON The engagement of Maggie Marie Fiest and Mark Edward Little, both of Raleigh, N.C.,
Nespeca-Villa wedding to be in Punta Cana
The engagement of Michelle M. Nespeca and Nelson Villa, both of Queens, N.Y., is being announced by
SOCIETY DIGEST | Students design fashions for show
Marcia LeGoullon of Youngstown, a student at Virginia Marti College of Art and Design, is one of the 14 finalists who will be competing with students from Ursuline College in the first annual Form to Fashion event.
HELOISE: Did your driver’s license expire?
Dear Heloise: Please advise your readers to check their driver’s license expiration date. I never
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Theo’ needs to focus on problem
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I married “Theo” three years ago. The marriage
Rotary Club and Hospice gear up for Cruze raffle
CANFIELD The Rotary Club of Canfield and Hospice of the Valley have teamed up to become the
Honoring the fallen
About a dozen area police officers and firefighters gathered to honor fallen officers, but a vocal opposition to Senate Bill 5 was a big part of the remembrance.
Top ’Cat pitches Struthers to victory
Junior Rachel Affagato tossed a two-hit shutout and the Struthers softball team posted a 6-0 victory over Hubbard in the Division II sectional opener Monday afternoon at Harding Park.
Local Dems to introduce gas-price bill
Two Democratic state legislators from Mahoning County plan to introduce a bill shortly in the Ohio House to create a state oversight commission requiring gasoline companies to justify what they charge.
OHSAA rules Fitch used ineligible players
Fitch High School varsity and junior varsity baseball teams have forfeited the games two ineligible players participated in since the beginning of the season.
Chamber chief holds steadfast on SB 5
Tom Humphries says he does not want to spend any more time rehashing the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s pro-Senate Bill 5 stance.
Walker helps surging Pirates top .500 mark
Neil Walker hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning and the surging Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Monday night to move above .500 in mid-May for the first time in seven years.
Gonzalez challenges Fernandez for WBF title
Chris Fernandez is a realist, a boxer who at 35 years of age is appreciative of the opportunity to be fighting for his first title belt.
Area ranked next to worst
The Youngstown/Warren/Boardman Metropolitan Statistical Area is ranked overall next to worst among 188 United States cities by a Gallup/Healthways poll that measured residents’ well-being.
City officials again seek proposals for V&M project
City officials will try for the third time to find a qualified company to handle a major railroad construction and relocation project needed for V&M Star’s $650 million expansion.
D’Eramo named football coach of Spartans
When Tim Saxton was hired as Boardman High principal in the spring of 2002, the first congratulatory note he received came from then-assistant football coach Mark D’Eramo.
Higgins hopes to repeat hoops success
Brian Higgins isn’t really big on fashion. But he does know one thing: he’s got a really big pair of shoes to fill.
Two face charges for burned dog
Two people are facing charges in the case of a badly burned dog found wandering in the city.
Filing in Oakhill case accuses Gains of misconduct
Defense attorneys for Anthony M. Cafaro Sr., his sister, and his business interests in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case are asking a judge to inspect a list of documents they say may be pertinent to the case’s being dismissed.
Group gives levy details
Many township residents have asked what they will gain if they approve a 3.85-mill, five-year additional levy for police services in August.
ID from witness will be used
The witness identification of Jamar Houser, who is accused of killing a woman as she left her church last year, will be used at trial.
WORLD OF WONDER
Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology officially opens Thursday, but 18 groups of students already have come through its doors in the last three weeks to try out the activities and make suggestions.
Yankee Pride
Yankee Run Golf Course, operated by the McMullin family for three generations, has long been
Youngstown in contest to increase degrees
CEOs for Cities, a national network of urban leaders, is hosting a Talent Dividend Prize Competition, pitting cities and their educational prowess against one another for a shot at a $1 million national promotional campaign.
Man associated with LSP Gang pleads guilty
One of the men indicted on state charges associated with the LSP Gang investigation has pleaded guilty to the single felony charge against him.
McDonald schools treasurer says revenues are up
The McDonald school district’s projected year-end balance in 2015 has gone up about $45,000 based on new projections since October.
Memphis music landmarks spared from river flooding
The Mississippi River rose Monday to levels not seen in Memphis since the 1930s, swamping homes in low-lying neighborhoods and driving hundreds of people from their homes.
Sidewalk project gets OK from trustees
Large portions of the sidewalk along Bexley Drive will be overhauled this summer using a grant the township secured last year.
Man involved in chase, crash to be arraigned
Aswad Fleming will be arraigned today in Warren Municipal Court on a host of charges filed by Warren police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a chase and crash Sunday afternoon that injured a Warren police officer.
Council fills vacant term
Virginia Younger was unanimously named to New Middletown Village Council and sworn in Monday to fill a vacant term which expires Dec. 31, 2012.
Full-face transplant patient meets press
The nation’s first full-face transplant recipient said the first thing his young daughter told him when she saw him after the operation was “Daddy, you’re so handsome.”
US suspects Pakistan of reprisal for raid
Suspicion rose Monday that Pakistan’s intelligence service leaked the name of the CIA chief in Islamabad to local media in anger over the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
‘A different way to shop’
Hermitage, Pa., natives Jack and Lillian Bayer were in the market for a new television and quickly found a worthy deal at the new hhgregg, 441 Boardman-Poland Road.
Economic summit in Salem
The two-day economic summit called Teaming4Success that started here Monday began with a note of success.
Facebook influences news choices
Facebook is influencing what news gets read online as people use the Internet’s most-popular hangout to share and recommend content.
METRO DIGEST | Grand opening
Patriot Water Treatment LLC and the city of Warren will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. today for Ohio’s first treatment facility for wastewater from the Marcellus Shale region.
Kucinich to run in another state?
Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Monday he may run for a House seat in another state if he loses his Ohio seat to redistricting next year.
15 states split $2B for rail service
Amtrak and rail projects in 15 states are being awarded the $2 billion that Florida lost after the governor canceled plans for high-speed train service, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Monday.
Bluesmen Cray, Guy at Covelli
Blues greats Robert Cray and Buddy Guy will play an outdoor show at Covelli Centre at 6 p.m. June 25 as part of the city of Youngstown’s Blues Fest.
‘Forever Plaid’ is a harmony of fun
Easy Street Productions is known for its Broadway- caliber productions and Saturday night’s performance of “Forever Plaid” did not disappoint.
Local company sues Michigan
A local company plans to sue the state of Michigan after its treasury department told 300 Michigan businesses to stop using the company’s cigarette-rolling machine.
METRO DIGEST | Man hit in head
Man hit in head WARREN A 36-year-old Eastland Avenue Northeast man reported being hit in the
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Obama raises concerns on China
President Barack Obama and top members of his administration raised pointed concerns Monday about Beijing’s recent security crackdown on democracy advocates.
Boehner: Trillions in cuts loom in debt-limit vote
The top Republican in Congress wants trillions of dollars in spending cuts as part of must-pass legislation allowing the federal government to continue borrowing to keep it operating and meeting obligations to investors.
Woman arraigned on charges after chase
A 25-year-old Newton Falls woman was arraigned on four felony charges and four misdemeanor charges Monday following a short vehicle and foot chase Sunday that led to her arrest.
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Tenet rejects CHS offer of $4.06 billion
Hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. on Monday rejected Community Health Systems Inc.’s latest buyout offer, which had been increased by about 21 percent.
ODDLY ENOUGH | 6-foot snake surprises mourners at Pa. cemetery
Animal-welfare authorities are trying to find the owner of a large snake that interrupted a memorial service in a Pennsylvania cemetery.
Where are serious students?
Opinion: One of the sad and dangerous signs of our times is how many people are enthralled by words, without
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 10, the 130th day of 2011. There are 235 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May
NEWSMAKERS | Whitney Houston is back in rehab
Whitney Houston is back in rehab. A representative for the superstar singer confirmed Monday that Houston is undergoing treatment.
Obama is true blue
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune The successful mission against Osama bin Laden
Bin Laden’s death bad for some
Opinion: Life can throw the most interesting ironies and dilemmas in our path. Consider the events of the
Where’s Tom Corbett?
Opinion: Philadelphia Daily News: Addressing a meeting of state college trustees, Gov. Corbett suggested that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.81 .25 Avalon
Elections board’s involvement in ballots probe unacceptable
Editorial: Given the less-than-stellar per- formance of the Mahoning County Board of Elections over the years,
Online poker clampdown is asinine
Opinion: By Marc Cooper Los Angeles Times I been dealt some pretty bad hands by forces far out of my
Emissions report ‘general, generic’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of Youngstown City Council’s community
Youth sports roundup
PONY CLASSIC DIVISION Sommers Insurance 13, Huntington Bank 0 Woodlands LLC 8, Mahoning Valley
Monday’s other Major league baseball games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Twins 1, 11 innings BOSTON Pinch-runner Jose Iglesias raced around
Second thoughts about teaching
Opinion: Second thoughts about teaching You could say that I was a late bloomer. I took classes at
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Hauser, 61, of 58 Eagle St., Greenville, Pa.,
Monday's lottery results
LOTTERY Monday’s numbers OHIO evening DRAWINGS: Pick 34-3-1 Pick 40-3-2-5 Classic
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1
Vieira leaving ‘Today’
NBC’s “Today” show faces a transition with Ann Curry replacing Meredith Vieira as the show’s main co-host, but just as important is the transition that the morning television program won’t have to make.
Few TV pilots will land on next fall’s schedule Will it air?
Jack Donaghy, the boss on NBC’s comedy “30 Rock,” had had enough of TV inefficiencies and waste.
Vegas-style magic and music show
Magic Explosion, featuring the magic and illusions of Matt Stevens and an orchestra directed by Michael Moritz, will be at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at Canfield High School auditorium.
Stokes’ 6 RBIs power Leetonia to victory
Cody Stokes tied a school record with six runs batted in and he hit a home run to lead Leetonia over Lisbon 18-8 in a Division IV sectional baseball tournament game on Monday.
Canucks bounce Predators, advance
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 to advance to the Western Conference finals on Monday night.
Cleveland schools District pays $5M for accrued time off
The Cleveland School District, scratching for every penny, could use the nearly $5 million paid to employees who have retired since last summer.
Heat’s Big Three defeat Celtics to grab 3-1 series advantage
Miami’s Big Three was assembled for just this purpose: To dominate the bullies from Boston who knocked them from the playoffs so many times before.
NASCAR walks fine line on policing
The boys, it seems, are still having at it, and NASCAR, to no surprise, still has no defined line on its year-old policy of letting drivers settle their own scores.
Acta refuses link to bad luck
Some may view the two high choppers that played a big role in beating the Indians on Sunday at Angel Stadium as bad luck. Not Manny Acta.
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