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State House approves concealed weapons in bars, restaurants
Ohioans with conceal carry permits would be allowed to take their hidden firearms into bars and restaurants that sell alcohol, as long as they’re not partaking of those beverages, under legislation approved by the Ohio House Wednesday.
Springfield extends deadlines for firefighter requirements
Springfield Township trustees announced Wednesday they have decided to extend a deadline for Fire Chief Matt Gebhardt and Battalion Chief Don Wharry for one year to obtain medical certificates required by their jobs.
Library reinstates pay scale, cuts sick leave, vacations
The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has approved an agreement with a labor union that will reinstate a higher wage scale for its members.
Motorcyclist identified in fatal New Castle crash
State police have identified the person who was killed Tuesday when a car and a motorcycle collided on Pa. Route 108 in Scott Township.
Group aims to restore daily flights to Youngstown/Warren Regional
There was no room for cynicism at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport Wednesday night as Dan Dickten, airport aviation director, joined economic development officials and citizens to start a support group designed to show the world that the Mahoning Valley believes in itself again.
Fair trade coffee, chocolate tastings Saturday
Villa Maria Community Center will have a celebration of World Fair Trade Day with free Fair Trade coffee and chocolate tastings, a fashion show, film and more from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Target smaller cities, pit politicians against one another, Bin Laden urged
Deep in hiding, his terror organization becoming battered and fragmented, Osama bin Laden kept pressing followers to find new ways to hit the U.S., officials say, citing his private journal and other documents recovered in last week's raid.
No new contract for Tablack
Mahoning commissioners won't renew contract for administrator George Tablack
3 remain hospitalized after smalll-plane crash in Ravenna
3 remain hospitalized after small-plane crash in Ravenna
Hedge fund founder convicted in inside-trader case
Hedge fund founder convicted in inside-trader case
Casey Anthony holds back tears as judge reads charges
Casey Anthony holds back tears as charges read
Ohio Senior Health Insurance program gets grant funding
Ohio Senior Health insurance program gets grant funding
Ohio man dies after falling from 60-foot waterfall
Ohio man dies after falling from 60-foot waterfall
Fitness club workers allege discrimination in Ohio
Fitness club workers allege discrimination in Ohio
Police on scene of serious accident on Interstate 680
YOUNGSTOWN Police are on the scene of an accident along Interstate 680 that has left one man in
Police will accept and destroy old prescription drugs
WARREN Law enforcement officers from the Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force will
Federal judge to rule today on Indiana's Planned Parenthood cuts
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a measure Tuesday imposing some of the nation's tightest restrictions on abortions and making Indiana the first state to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood.
Diocese collecting donations to aid South's weather disasters
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown is collecting monetary donations to support the work of Catholic Charities in the areas impacted by the recent severe storms and tornadoes in the Southern U.S.
Federal court hears arguments over health care overhaul
A federal appeals panel dominated by appointees of President Barack Obama heard arguments Tuesday in two Virginia lawsuits challenging his health care overhaul.
Congressional battle over tax increases flares
The battle over whether tax increases can be used to cut the nation's debt flared Tuesday as the Senate's Democratic budget writer floated a possible millionaire's surtax to help cut projected deficits over the next decade.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Old gas stations to be revisited
Old gas stations to be revisited HUBBARD Members of Hubbard Historical Society and their guests
Outreach center plans women’s workshop
The Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, will host a women’s workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 21.
HELOISE: Candy snack is a yummy treat
Dear Readers: The recent recipe for an easy candy snack using pretzels, pecans and caramel candy
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hoarder nearby concerns neighbor
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I live in a small condominium community of 24
1 treated after knife fight
Shenango Township Police are investigating a fight that sent one man to the hospital.
Experts unsure if bin Laden will be replaced
A week after the death of Osama bin Laden, his longtime deputy is considered the front-runner to succeed the iconic al-Qaida founder. But uprisings in the Middle East and changing dynamics within the group could point to another scenario: a decision not to appoint anyone at all to replace the world's most-wanted terrorist.
Presbyterians moving toward acceptance of gay clergy
After decades of debate, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on Tuesday struck down a barrier to ordaining gays, ratifying a proposal that removes the celibacy requirement for unmarried clergy, in the latest mainline Protestant move toward accepting gay relationships.
Canfield schools leader: Tough choices ahead
School board members met in executive session Tuesday to discuss some tough decisions they’re facing.
Columbiana seeks another state berth
After last spring’s state semifinal trip to Columbus’ Huntington Park, Columbiana High’s baseball players know they have targets on their uniforms this tournament season.
Production of Cruzes barely fills hot demand
Aside from the number of Chevrolet Cruzes that General Motors Co. sold in April — 25,160 — the most intriguing number may be how many it produced during the same time period — 26,184.
Lakeview, Salem win White Tier track titles
The Bulldogs, who cruised to their ninth straight conference championship, beat Struthers by a 119-84 margin at Tuesday’s All-American Conference White Tier championship at Reilly Stadium.
Giuriceo needs a new foe
With the possibility of contraction of hepatitis B virus, the opponent for Jake Giuriceo for Saturday night’s fight in Campbell will be switched.
New Warren plant to treat water from Marcellus Shale
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Patriot Water Treatment may employ only 10 people at its
Boardman falls to Hoover
Ashley Hall struck out 10 batters and allowed just four hits as the No. 7-ranked North Canton Hoover stopped Boardman, 7-2, in Federal League softball game on Tuesday at the Fields of Dreams.
Franklin won 6 of 7 wards in race
Doug Franklin, who won last week’s Democratic primary election and is likely to become Warren’s next mayor, won six of seven wards in the city.
Newton Falls girls, Girard boys win Blue
Destiny Prusky stood alone in the high-jump area. She had just won the event on her previous jump of 5-foot-4, and was looking to improve on her personal best.
Parishioners upset about closing of church
Two Catholic churches in Columbiana County are scheduled to close and merge congregations with a third, a move that has some parishioners upset.
prep tournament roundup
Baseball Division I Fitch 23, Chaney 0 AUSTINTOWN Jake Eynon had two hits, two RBIS and four runs scored for the Falcons (5-10). Dan Spiker drove in three runs with two hits while Zareck Bell had two hits, two runs and two RBIs. The Falcons advance to play at Howland today. Chaney is 0-4.
Report: Patrolman at fault in accident
An accident report released Tuesday by the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office says the city patrolman injured in a collision Sunday afternoon as part of a chase was at fault.
Seniors special to softball
It was a tale of two seasons for the Youngstown State softball team in 2011.
Police seek help in finding suspect in shooting
Police believe Devante Gilmore helped gun down a 16-year-old on the city’s East Side, and now they want the public’s help in finding him.
Girard man must register as sex offender
A Girard man will spend the next two years on probation and be required to register as a sex offender after his conviction for a sex crime involving a minor family member.
Jordan Ingalls named All-HL
Youngstown State junior Jordan Ingalls has been named to the All-Horizon League first team and senior Kim Klonowski was named to the second team Tuesday.
Indians’ late-inning magic beats the Rays
Michael Brantley drew a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the ninth inning off Tampa closer Kyle Farnsworth to force in the winning run and give Cleveland its 14th straight win at home, 5-4 over the Rays on Tuesday night.
Moses Watson's century of life
Many visitors to Campus Health Care Center on Colonial Drive have seen Moses Watson. He often sits outside when the weather’s nice and chats with passers-by, sharing stories about his life that has spanned a century.
Running back Jamaine Cook earns honor from TSN
Youngstown State junior running back Jamaine Cook has been named one of the top 10 running backs in Division I (Football Championship Subdivision) by the Sports Network.
School board awards design contract
The city school board chose a Youngstown company to complete architectural, electrical and mechanical design work for the former Mary Haddow school building.
Scout project is just ducky
Joe Lonardo spent nearly a year planning and implementing a project that will culminate this summer with the highest honor a Boy Scout can receive: the Eagle Scout Award.
Obama goes to border to talk immigration
President Barack Obama on Tuesday stood at the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time since winning the White House and declared it more secure than ever.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | NRC cites nuke plant for safety
Federal regulators ordered an in-depth inspection Tuesday at a nuclear- power plant run by the Tennessee Valley Authority in northern Alabama.
Cases of 3 are bound over to grand jury
The cases for three men charged with fleeing from and shooting at a township police officer are bound over to the Mahoning County grand jury.
Boardman woman gets probation in arson case at apartment complex
A woman charged with setting fire to large trash receptacles in the Boardman apartment complex where she once lived will spend the next five years on probation.
GM to add or preserve 4,000 jobs
General Motors Co. plans to add or preserve more than 4,000 jobs in eight states, CEO Dan Akerson said Tuesday.
Court blasts VA mental-health system
Noting that an average of 18 veterans a day commit suicide, a federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically overhaul its mental-health- care system.
Motorcyclist killed in collision
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.
3 injured in plane crash in Ravenna
Three people were seriously injured when their small plane crashed in Ravenna en route from Canal Fulton to Youngstown.
Sharing a Moment with Ray, Goodman & Brown
Legendary R&B vocal group Ray, Goodman & Brown is coming to Youngstown for the first time in decades.
Meshel donates jazz sculptures to YSU
Former state Sen. Harry Meshel has donated sculptures of three legendary musicians to the jazz studies program in YSU’s Dana School of Music.
April second-wettest on record
Last month was the second-wettest April in the Mahoning Valley’s weather history.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James L. Dunn, 54, of 2839 Michael Lane, Hermitage,
A solution to debt menace
Opinion: Here’s a safe prediction: The “bipartisan” group of congressmen led by Vice President Joe Biden will
Young US Muslims finding hope in post-bin Laden world
After Osama bin Laden’s death, Linda Sarsour posted on Twitter, “Osama Bin Laden is dead. Good, now can I get my identity back? 10 yrs is a long time. Can being Palestinian and Muslim be cool again?”
Little to show for two days of talks between U.S. and China
Editorial: It is not surprising that no land- mark agreements came out of two days of high-level talks in
Counting on Congress for oil change
Opinion: By Jacqueline Savitz McClatchy-Tribune Maybe the IRS should rename its 1040 Form the WD-40.
Dogs are not disposable-they are life long commitments
Opinion: Dogs are not disposable-they are life long commitments I am a volunteer dog walker at the Mahoning
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 23.14 .33 Avalon
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, finance committee, 6 p.m., Room
How could Pakistanis have not known?
Opinion: There is something surreal about Pakistani officials’ reaction to the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Vermont decision fires up Entergy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The nuclear power boys are weaseling again, this time in Vermont.
Kasich is supposed to work for us
Opinion: Kasich is supposed to work for us As we wade our way through this soggy and dreary spring, my mood
FEMA asks for return of disaster aid
After the raging Cedar River filled his home with 13 feet of water and ruined most of his possessions, Justin Van Fleet pleaded for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get back on his feet.
Plaudits for Husted
Opinion: Plaudits for Husted The Repository, Canton: Thank you, Jon Husted. The man Ohioans elected last
An easy, delicious dish Use your noodle
By Lee Svitak Dean Star Tribune (Minneapolis) The picked-over turkey carcass lay abandoned on
Chef Flay’s family meals keep food real, simple SIMPLE IS BEST
Family Features From packing lunches to after-school snacks to dinnertime, many parents face
Sectional tennis | Tuesday’s results
Division I CANTON Canfield’s Mark Stanislaw and Boardman’s Matt Owens each won their first two
ODDLY ENOUGH | iPhone GPS aids in capture of car-theft suspect
Police say an iPhone left in a stolen truck is how officers were able to capture a burglar suspected of multiple auto break-ins in Colorado Springs.
Tricks to get the most nutrients
Chicago Tribune The way you prepare your food can be just as important as what food you eat. Is
Jazz singer in concert
The Barbara Knight Quintet jazz ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Youngs-town Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue, in a concert to benefit the theater.
Pirates routed at home by LA
Aaron Miles saw a lot of green to his left and decided a slumping team needed a little jolt of electricity.
Microsoft deal should vastly expand Skype
Microsoft’s $8.5 billion purchase of Skype is supposed to make using the Internet for video phone calls as common as logging on to Facebook or instant messaging is today.
METRO DIGEST || Donations sought
Donations sought youngstown Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown is collecting
Eastwood Classic car show planned
There’s never a shortage of movies about weddings: “Something Borrowed” and “Jumping the Broom”
Museum to offer tours of houses
Sutliff Museum will offer one-day bus tours this summer with the theme “Fine Victorian Houses.”
Ex-CEO Robert Stempel dies; helped develop catalytic converter
Former General Motors Co. CEO Robert Stempel, an engineer who led the development of the catalytic converter but was ousted in a boardroom coup, died Saturday in Florida.
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Growth in Valley
Forbes magazine has named the Youngstown- Warren-Boardman area the fifth-fastest-growing industrial area in 2011.
Dinner-show with the Van-Dells
The Van-Dells will present a tribute to ’50s and early ’60s rock ’n’ roll in a June 15 dinner-show at The Georgetown.
Exhibition is extended
Because the “M.C. Escher: Impossible Realities” exhibition has drawn record crowds to the Akron Art Museum, its closing date has been pushed back to June 5.
NEWSMAKERS | Royal couple begins honeymoon
NEWSMAKERS Royal couple begins honeymoon LONDON So the wait for a royal honeymoon wasn’t so
Banned FIFA official will appeal to court
Suspended FIFA official Amadou Diakite has appealed his two-year ban from soccer to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Feds ask for help in Armstrong case
Undeterred by the slap on the wrist a jury gave Barry Bonds, U.S. investigators are forging ahead in a separate drug-related case against another superstar athlete — Lance Armstrong.
Woods to test injuries this week
Tiger Woods heard a series of shutters from a spectator’s camera and stopped his swing at the last minute, knees flexed, club shaft parallel to the ground, holding his pose until he could regain his balance.
Titans’ Mawae remains optimistic deal coming
Kevin Mawae believes there will be football in 2011. He just doesn’t know when.
Earnhardt: ‘Boys’ will still have it
Typically, Dale Earnhardt Jr. tries to avoid the sort of fracas that cost Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick each $25,000 and a five-week stint on probation.
Red Wings force Game 7
The Detroit Red Wings rallied again for a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, forcing a decisive seventh game after trailing 3-0 in the pulsating second-round series.
Schiavone an easy winner at Italian Open
French Open champion Francesca Schiavone got off to a comfortable start at the Italian Open on Tuesday, beating 18-year-old American qualifier Christina McHale 6-3, 6-1.
SPORTS DIGEST | Copeland Hills open for golf play
Copeland Hills open for golf play COLUMBIANA Copeland Hills Golf Course opens today for the 2011
Major league roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Royals 1 NEW YORK Freddy Garcia pitched effectively into the
Rose leads Chicago past Atlanta
Derrick Rose scored 33 points, Luol Deng added 23 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 95-83 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
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