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Southwest Airlines adds flights from 2 Ohio cities
Southwest Airlines adds flights from 2 Ohio cities
Results of 2010 Liberty School District audit released Tuesday
Results of 2010 Liberty School District audit released Tuesday
Appointment made for vacant Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber post
Appointment made for vacation Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber post
Wrightsman ruled sane in friend’s shooting death
Wrightsman ruled sane in friend’s shooting death WARREN Ryan C. Wrightsman, 21, of Farmdale has
Coast Guard monitors ghost ship drifting northwest
Coast Guard monitors ghost ship drifting northwest ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard
Mahoning jury expected to begin deliberations Tuesday in Agee trial
Mahoning jury expected to beging deliberations Tuesday in Agee trial
Officials: 5 dead in Christian school shooting
Officials: 5 dead in Christian school shooting OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at a
Life in prison for ex-nurse in 5 bleach deaths
Life in prison for ex-nurse in 5 bleach deaths LUFKIN, Texas (AP) — Jurors who convicted an ex-
Martin family asks DOJ for prosecutor probe
Martin family asks DOJ for prosecutor probe ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a black teenager
Police confirm deaths in Oakland university attack
Police confirm deaths in Oakland university attack OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police have confirmed
New charges against accused stalker of Yankees GM
New charges against accused stalker of Yankees GM NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say a woman accused
Federal agents raid Calif. marijuana university
Federal agents raid Calif. marijuana university OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Federal agents today raided
WWII veteran’s artifacts stolen from Ark. estate
WWII veteran’s artifacts stolen from Ark. estate TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas authorities say
YSU spring job expo is Wednesday
YSU spring job expo is Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Spring 2012 Job Expo
Chamber fills economic development post from within
Chamber fills economic development post from within YOUNGSTOWN Tom Humphries, president & CEO of
Group files UN complaint on Ala. immigration law
Group files UN complaint on Ala. immigration law MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An alliance of union and
Drug kingpin Arellano Felix gets 25-year term
Drug kingpin Arellano Felix gets 25-year term SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. judge in San Diego has
Men arrested after deputy finds calf in backseat
Men arrested after deputy finds calf in backseat CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico authorities have
Gas prices in Valley down a penny
Gas prices in Valley down a penny YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley gas prices have fallen 1 cent
1-year-old Ore. boy drowns in washing machine
1-year-old Ore. boy drowns in washing machine OREM, Utah (AP) — The parents of a 1-year-old boy in
Couple held in starving death of Texas boy, 11
Couple held in starving death of Texas boy, 11 DALLAS (AP) — The father and stepmother of a
Residents return to homes threatened by Colo. fire
Residents return to homes threatened by Colo. fire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Residents displaced by a
Arkansas toddler missing after attack on mothers
Arkansas toddler missing after attack on mothers TOLLETTE, Ark. (AP) — Authorities are searching
Family sues after wrong body prepped for viewing
Family sues after wrong body prepped for viewing JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania
Airlines’ treatment of passengers slowly improves
Airlines’ treatment of passengers slowly improves WASHINGTON (AP) — Flying is getting better.
Plane crash in Siberia kills 31 of 43 on board
Plane crash in Siberia kills 31 of 43 on board MOSCOW (AP) — A passenger plane crashed in Siberia
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hopes victory is dawn of new era
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi hopes victory is dawn of new era YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Aung San Suu Kyi claimed
Motor home crash kills 5 in Minn. family
Motor home crash kills 5 in Minn. family KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the
Nations pledge millions for Syrian opposition
Nations pledge millions for Syrian opposition ISTANBUL (AP) — A coalition of more than 70
WORTH A LOOK
CARD, BINGO PARTIES Trumbull County Federated Democratic Women’s Club will host its annual card
Library offers ‘crafty’ program for adults
Library offers ‘crafty’ program for adults SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will
Plane carrying 43 people crashes in Siberia
Plane carrying 43 people crashes in Siberia Associated Press MOSCOW A passenger plane
Rock beats Cena in raucous WrestleMania 28
Rock beats Cena in raucous WrestleMania 28 McClatchy Tribune MIAMI Pro wrestling continued its
How will Trumbull residents spend $331M shale bounty?
BP’s recent Utica Shale investment means Trumbull County residents will have $331 million in extra income during the course of the next year.
High court to consider suspension for Dann
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday on a proposed six-month law-license suspension for former state Attorney General Marc Dann.
Found in translation
For years, Orly Menash- erov’s Israeli students have asked why American students bother learning about the Holocaust.
GHOST SIGHTING
After dismantling Aaron ‘Jedi’ Jaco in comeback bout, Kelly Pavlik eyes June 8 fight on ESPN2 in Las Vegas
Legality of bed-tax use called into question
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Western Reserve Port Authority member Andres Visnapuu
AFTER RANT, JONES DRAWS RAVES
AFTER RANT, JONES DRAWS RAVES He has a chance to lead Kentucky to the title Associated Press
Entrepreneurs find 2nd home at golf dome
With the cobblestone-covered support pillars, soft lighting and the full bar that runs the length of the southern wall of the Creekside Golf Dome, it’s easy to forget that the newly opened Wolves Den is only feet away from a 60,000-square-foot driving range.
Lower bond rate to provide tax relief
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Austintown homeowners could see a decrease in the
Shedlock, Penguins start slow in loss to Butler
On Sunday, the first was the worst for the Youngstown State baseball team.
Poland Twp. to address natural gas, sewer issues
By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Two groups of residents in Poland Township — one
Valley’s Miracle Baby
Little Kenley Schiraldi doesn’t know it yet, but her conception was pretty much a modern day miracle.
YSU professor continues novel series
‘Peaceweaver’ By Rebecca Barnhouse, Random House, 323 pages, $16.99 By GUY D’ASTOLFO
YSU Theater presents ‘Rainbow Bar & Grille’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will present Bruce Graham’s comedy-
Families call for end to violence at Warren event
Staff report WARREN Dozens of families gathered in Warren’s Packard Park on Sunday to
STAY OR GO?
After falling short of the title game, Ohio State’s Jared Sullinger and Deshaun Thomas have a
Obama team sharpens focus
Obama team sharpens focus MILWAUKEE President Barack Obama’s administration launched a
Test your baseball knowledge
Opinion: WASHINGTON Think you’re ready for Opening Day? Prove it. Name the person or persons who: 1. Hit
HOT VALLEY MARCHES
HOT VALLEY MARCHES March 2012 was the warmest March on record in the Youngstown-Warren metro area
“Mirror Mirror,” a cheeky take on “Snow White” from the perspective of the
“Mirror Mirror,” a cheeky take on “Snow White” from the perspective of the evil Queen, opened last
Winners at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas:
Winners at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas: Entertainer of the
SAT cheating is about ethics
Opinion: What a shock: Smart guys with affluent parents cheat on tests for fun and profit. It’s true that
4 die after Ohio teen driving van hits car head-on
Associated Press MONTEZUMA, Ohio A 16-year-old boy driving a minivan is among four people who
Notre Dame, Baylor set for national final
Associated Press denver Notre Dame is back in the national championship thanks to Skylar
Road rage led to shooting near Cleveland, police say
Associated Press BROOK PARK, Ohio Police in suburban Cleveland say someone shot a man in the
oddly enough
oddly enough Don’t cry over spilled milk — sprinkle lime YORK SPRINGS, Pa. Officials in
Years Ago
Today is Monday, April 2, the 93rd day of 2012. There are 273 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SHALE REVENUE Likely expenditures About 1,800 Trumbull County residents will have approximately $331 million in extra income as a result of an oil and gas lease. Here’s a percentage breakdown of
Investments/savings and finances, 55.19 percent Taxes, 17.52 Motor vehicles, 9.02 Real estate,
Romney may relax after Tuesday
McClatchy Newspapers OSHKOSH, Wis. Three months after the primaries started, Republicans in
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Hunger Games’ earns $61.1M to top ‘Titans’ LOS ANGELES “The Hunger Games” is still
No agreement reached to arm Syrian rebels
McClatchy Newspapers ISTANBUL The United States and more than 70 other countries Sunday
Associated Press
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Up mountainsides, through deserts and the wildest of rugged
Associated Press
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Taylor Swift won her second-consecutive entertainer of the year award
Authorities probe house explosion
Authorities probe house explosion salem The state fire marshal’s office is expected to begin an
LOTTERY
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball5-14-36-54-58 Red Ball27 Jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball
Bowyer’s risk benefits Newman
Associated Press martinsville, va. Ryan Newman needed help and was running out of time. Finally,
Fire-stricken cruise ship safe at Malaysian port
Associated Press SANDAKAN, Malaysia A luxury cruise ship stranded at sea for 24 hours because of
Images of N. Korea launch work show extensive preparation
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea New satellite images of a North Korean rocket launch site
All-American Conference baseball preview
STRUTHERS Coach: Mike Donatelli, 10th year. 2011 record: 11-7. Returning Lettermen: Dylan
There’s no quick solution if court rejects health-care act
Editorial: The decision most likely has al- ready been made, the justices of the Supreme Court of the United
Column distorted Catholic view
Opinion: Column distorted Catholic view As a life long Roman Catho- lic, I am pretty accustomed to anti-
March sets heat record
Staff and wire report YOUNGSTOWN March 2012 will go down in weather history as one for the
Feds probe reports of fires in Cruze
Feds probe reports of fires in Cruze DETROIT The government is investigating reports of engine
video game review
‘ninja gaiden 3’ Grade: C Details: Tecmo, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, $59.99 If you were
Hunter Mahan captures Houston Open title
Associated Press humble, texas Hunter Mahan shot a 1-under 71 on Sunday to win the Houston Open,
AAC softball preview
CANFIELD Coach: Ray Melewski, first year. 2011 record: N/A. Returning Letterwinners: Laura
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.29 —0.06 Avalon
Map estimates yield from Utica shale
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio geologists’ latest effort to map the best areas for Utica shale
Thousands gather at Miami rally
Associated Press MIAMI Political leaders, sport stars, entertainers and several thousand people
Jimenez incites bench-clearing against Rockies
Associated Press scottsdale, ariz. Cleveland pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez nailed former teammate Troy
Motor-home crash kills five
Associated Press LYNDON, Kan. A packed motor home headed from Texas to Minnesota crashed Sunday
Flyers bully past Pittsburgh
Associated Press pittsburgh The Philadelphia Flyers sent a message with their resiliency. The
MICHAEL L. KING
MICHAEL L. KING Accused of engaging in pattern of corrupt activity, b&e, rsp, possession of
Chemical industry gets boost in Ohio
Ohio has endured tough times. High energy costs caused much of the pain: between 1999 and 2005, natural gas prices quadrupled.
GLEN S. GODWIN
GLEN S. GODWIN Accused of murder, escape, flight to avoid confinement Height: 6’ Weight: 200
Unfriendly social media trend
Opinion: Unfriendly social media trend Los Angeles Times: Be careful about the personal information and
America faces deepening inequalities
Opinion: By Bill Fletcher Jr. McClatchy-Tribune As the Trayvon Martin case illustrates, we still have a
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
Boys tennis preview
CANFIELD Coach: Larry Davis, 35th year. 2011 record: 12-2. Returning Lettermen: Tony El-Haek
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