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Ex-judge Cronin freed of contempt status

The Ohio Supreme Court, which found Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, in contempt in March, has granted her motion to remove herself from contempt-of-court status.


Warren Patrolman Hollihan suspended

Warren police Chief Tim Bowers has suspended Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan for 30 days without pay, starting June 1, for violating Warren Police Department policies and procedures.


Ryan, colleague launch website to aid rebirth of US manufacturing

U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Don Manzullo, a Republican from Illinois, have launched a new website to keep citizens informed of the activities of the House Manufacturing Caucus, which they co-chair.


Drive-thru petition drive against SB 5 Saturday in Austintown

Union members in Mahoning County will have a drive-thru petition-signing event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the former Austintown Middle School building, 5800 Mahoning Ave., to get an initiative on the November ballot repealing Senate Bill 5.


Power restored to most in Howland

About 2,300 Ohio Edison customers in Howland Township lost power at 7:37 p.m. Friday, but the problem was expected to be corrected by late Friday, said Robyn Patton, Trumbull County spokesperson for Ohio Edison.


Israeli PM frank in public rejection Obama proposal to restore '67 boundaries

In a blunt display of differences, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of using his country's 1967 boundaries as the basis for a neighboring Palestinian state on Friday, declaring his objections face-to-face to President Barack Obama who had raised the idea just 24 hours earlier in an effort to revive stalled Mideast peace talks.


Ohio Edison responds to Warren area power outage

WARREN About 2,200 Ohio Edison customers in the Warren area lost power at 7:37 p.m., said Robyn


Drunken mom gets life, no parole, for microwaving her baby to death

The Dayton woman convicted of killing her month-old baby daughter in a microwave oven was spared the death penalty and sentenced today to life in prison without parole.


Poland defeats Southeast 1-0 for softball district championship

At Jefferson, Poland defeated Southeast 1-0 to win the Division II softball district championship.


Former Judge Cronin no longer in contempt of Ohio's top court

Former Judge Cronin no longer in contempt of Ohio's top court


Nolan Reimold back with Orioles

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are planning to recall and outfielder Nolan Reimold from


Maurice Clarett sues task force for improper search, seeks return of 30K

Maurice Clarett sues task force


SB 5 petition drive Saturday in Austintown

Union members in Mahoning County will hold a drive-thru petition signing event from 10 a.m. to 5


Wrestler known as 'Macho Man' dies in Fla. wreck

Wrestler known as 'Macho Man' dies in Fla. wreck


Disputes 'between friends': Obama, Netanyahu at White House

Disputes 'between friends': Obama, Netanyahu at White House


Group has 214K signatures in Ohio union law fight

Group has 214K signatures in Ohio union law fight


Student accused of drugging teacher who yelled at him

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida middle school student is accused of trying to poison his teacher Monday


Home births up, driven by natural-birth subculture

Home births up, driven by natural-birth subculture


Final space shuttle launch set for July 8

ORLANDO, Fla. — The final launch of NASA’s space shuttle program has been set for the morning of


Defense rests in Kerrigan manslaughter trial

WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The defense in the manslaughter trial of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan’s


Three new supermarkets coming to the Valley

Three new supermarkets coming to the Valley


Playboy puts entire 57 years of magazines online

Playboy puts entire 57 years of magazines online


Jurors deliberating in microwave death sentencing

Jurors deliberating in microwave death sentencing


Mahoning Valley Dems seek lawmaker role in Ohio prison sales

Mahoning Valley Dems seek lawmaker role in Ohio prison sales


Wis. Supreme Court: Teen’s life prison sentence OK

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says a boy who was 14 when he killed another boy


Demand for Cruze could mean production in Michigan

Demand for Cruze could mean production in Michigan


Glitch makes NASA cut short Endeavour spacewalk

HOUSTON (AP) — NASA managers cut short today’s spacewalk by two Endeavour astronauts because one of


Netanyahu at White House after Obama challenge

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were sharply


Ohio joblessness down for 14th month

Ohio joblessness down for 14th month


Sinking 1894 jail is rescued and restored in Ohio

Sinking in 1894 jail is rescued and restored in Ohio


Rain-induced landslides plague PennDOT in W. Pa.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rain-induced landslides are plaguing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation


Fumes sicken construction crew

YORK, Pa. (AP) — Fire officials say several construction workers had to be taken to the hospital in


Western Pa. high school principal dies at school

CHARLEROI, Pa. (AP) — The students and staff are mourning at a western Pennsylvania high school


Troopers find $6K in drugs in car carrying 2 small kids

A Youngstown man is jailed on drug and child-endangering charges after the Ohio State Highway Patrol seized three pounds of suspected marijuana and removed two small children from his car.


Parents reveal Hake-Roman engagement

The parents of Lauren Jessica Hake and George Nathaniel Roman IV are announcing the couple’s

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Plans announced for Dean-Marks summer wedding

Erin Melissa Dean of Hubbard and Craig Allen Marks of Austintown are announcing their engagement and

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July wedding set by Miss Aracich and Mr. Hintosh

BOARDMAN Chuck and Mary Aracich of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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CLUB CALENDAR

ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet for a catered dinner at 6 p.m. June 6 at St. Matthias


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Struggling student wants to drop out

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a college student. I graduated from community


Real sweet fundraiser Saturday

Real sweet fundraiser BOARDMAN Friends of Fido, volunteer dog walkers at Mahoning County Dog


Schwarzenegger's acting career now on hold

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delayed his Hollywood comeback Thursday as he braced for what could be a costly divorce prompted by revelations that he had an affair and child with a housekeeper who worked for his family for 20 years.


Gains threatens to sue over budget

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If the Mahoning County commissioners don’t


March’s arm propels Tigers

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Boardman Right fielder Alyse March turned in a memorable


Springfield headed back to regional

By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS It took them two days to do it, but the Springfield


Boardman officials pinpoint uses for tax levy

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN If voters approve an additional police levy Aug.


National TV puts spotlight on murder in Warren

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A lot of people’s lives changed in a few moments on June


Wagner keys good showing at D2 district

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com SALEM Wearing black and white Chuck Taylors and a goofy grin,


Rosselli to join basketball hall of fame

Staff report Columbus Youngstown State coaching legend Dom Rosselli is among 19 men and women

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DeWine to speak at safety summit

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third time in less than seven months,

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Boardman comes up just short in Div. I semifinal

By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Boardman was in the position it wanted in the final


Destination Imagination team heads for global finals

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Eighth-graders Shawanda Jones, Keilah Bryant,

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Taft Elementary students learn how to treat others

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Five-year-old Leo Griffin-Blount learned that

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DiDomenico powers Spartans’ romp

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Tavia Dukes’ solo home run in the first inning


Bill proposes tax credits for teachers

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio teachers and home-schooling families would be


Couple seeks OK for low-speed vehicles

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Lora and Ronald Kost of New Waterford again


Bushey wins 2011 Athena award

Atty. Martha Bushey proudly holds the 2011 Athena award. The former nurse, who was named recipient during a banquet Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, credited her mother with her success.

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HELOISE: Tip for removing oil stain is on the spot

Dear Heloise: I love your hints I read in The Hutchinson (Kan.) News. My husband has a request. Our


Polka honors for Larry Walk

Staff report Youngstown Radio broadcaster Larry Walk has been a Sunday staple for Mahoning


METRO DIGEST || Plane crash

Plane crash GOSHEN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a minor plane crash at Salem


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony R. LaMarca, 24, of 123 Indianola Road,


Youngstown city council hires deputy clerk

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By a 4-3 vote, city council agreed to hire a


Campbell schools project $500,000 in savings

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The school district tentatively is able to


Tribe’s Fausto Carmona rocked by the White Sox

Associated Press CHICAGO Gavin Floyd pitched seven solid innings and Carlos Quentin homered as


Theft from Girard Little Indians nets man two years’ probation

Staff report WARREN The former president of the Girard Little Indians football organization was


Two men claim to have been shot at by each other

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The alleged theft of sound equipment from


Man pleads not guilty to charge of murder

Staff report WARREN Ronald J. Pugh Jr., 26, of East Philadelphia Avenue, Youngstown, pleaded not

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Yemma named interim treasurer; Antonini hearing June 3 in Akron

By PETER H. MILIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mahoning County commissioners have unanimously

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METRO DIGEST || Drugs, small kids

Staff report Canfield A Youngstown man is jailed on drug and child-endangering charges after the


ODNR ruling snarls Patriot Water Treatment facility

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ decision not


Riding high on the hog at GM show

By William D. LEWIS photo@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The throaty roar of motorcycles echoed through

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Elkins and Prusky set district marks

Staff report ANDOVER Andre Elkins of LaBrae and Destiny Prusky of Newton Falls established


Entitlement cuts are key

Opinion: By Brian Riedl Heritage Foundation Most everyone agrees the federal budget is out of control.


Farmers declares dividend of 3 cents per share

Staff report CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a cash dividend of 3 cents per share


Republicans blast speech

Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama ‘threw Israel under the bus’ Associated Press HANOVER,


April new-car sales rise in region

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New-car sales in Northeast Ohio rose substantially


Errors hurt YSU baseball in loss

Staff report chicago UIC scored four runs in the fifth and benefitted from three errors and


Howland battles St. Edward but comes up a run short in Division I

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Cody Simon’s two-run homer in the second inning was


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week:


Man must file as sex offender

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A disgruntled Lake County man, who


Nurses to vote on extensions of contracts

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nurses at Northside Medical Center in


FBI probes Unabomber in Tylenol deaths

Associated Press CHICAGO Could the Unabomber and Chicago’s Tylenol poisoner be one and the


Mississippi River crests in Vicksburg

Associated Press VICKSBURG, Miss. The Mississippi River crested at more than 14 feet above flood


Price of oil drops below $99 a barrel

Associated Press NEW YORK Oil dropped below $99 a barrel Thursday, but it’s still too high as


Valley Relay for Life teams go the distance, merit acclaim

Editorial: Relays for Life in the Mahoning Valley always exude fierce competition and sky-high goals. It


Ohio home sales decline in April

Ohio home sales decline in April Youngstown Home sales statewide fell 5 percent in April


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.57 .13 Avalon


Some men feel entitled to be a cad

Opinion: WASHINGTON I write often about the problem of entitlement spending. Today’s topic is the problem


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., clothing giveaway, 10 a.m. to


Poland earns district final trip with win

By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Jefferson The only thing that was on Meredith Testa’s mind


Rebels being tamed

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords They came, they saw, they were conquered. That sums up the fate of


Judge tells staff to leave police union

Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio A county judge in eastern Ohio ordered members of his staff to


Valley Relay for Life teams seek to break world record

Staff report CANFIELD Mahoning Valley Relay for Life teams have distinguished themselves as


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Bermuda Avenue Triangle,” 8 p.m.: Comedy at Trumbull New Theatre,


Years Ago

Today is Friday, May 20, the 140th day of 2011. There are 225 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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The more things change ...

Opinion: Lisa Antonini, disgraced ex-Mahoning County treasurer and chairwoman of the county’s Democratic


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday United Local school board, special work session, 8 a.m., high school library.


Pirates beat Cincinnati for sweep

Associated Press CINCINNATI Two nearly flawless starts dug the Pirates out of their deepest


oddly enough

oddly enough Bill would allow Texans to catch fish by hand AUSTIN, Texas Texans who want to


newsmakers

newsmakers Schwarzenegger puts acting on hold LOS ANGELES Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger


Hiding behind a ‘privilege’

Opinion: Hiding behind a ‘privilege’ Los Angeles Times: In a perfunctory order, the Supreme Court on Monday


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Chad and Johna Hess, Rogers, boy, May 10. Matthew and


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Joe Cocker is 67. Singer-actress Cher is 65. Actor Dave Thomas is 62. Guitarist


A new chapter for libraries

Opinion: A new chapter for libraries Decreases in state fund- ing have overstayed their welcome in the


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Thursday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 35-1-6 Pick 47-3-9-2 Rolling Cash


Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May


United Way OKs distribution of funds

By william k. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the


Derby winner owners adjust to spotlight

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Team Valor International will not run Summer Soiree in


IMF chief granted $1 million bail

IMF chief granted $1 million bail NEW YORK Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed


Opposed to SB 5?

Opponents say poll shows most Ohioans don’t support new law By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com


TOday

TOday dances Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance with Al Hreno Band, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Our Lady