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UK wins NCAA title

UK wins NCAA title


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


Youngstown city health board explanation satisfies HUD

Youngstown city health board satisifies HUD


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


$13M in gas, oil in past year of shale production

$13M in gas, oil in past year of shale production


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.

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Found in translation

For years, Orly Menash- erov’s Israeli students have asked why American students bother learning about the Holocaust.

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GHOST SIGHTING

After dismantling Aaron ‘Jedi’ Jaco in comeback bout, Kelly Pavlik eyes June 8 fight on ESPN2 in Las Vegas

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Legality of bed-tax use called into question

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Western Reserve Port Authority member Andres Visnapuu


Diamond divergence

Penguin starter Kayla Haslett keeps CSU off-balance in win

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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


Swift again selected top entertainer

47th annual ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS


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


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


ATO HARRIS

ATO HARRIS ACCUSED OF CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON Height: 6’1” Weight: 175 Hair: Black


bridge

bridge Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 5 u9 6 2 vA 9 4


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


John Warchol

John Warchol Owes: $11,221.71 Height: 5’5” Weight: Unknown Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel


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