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Romney takes Wis., blasts Obama; president responds
Mitt Romney tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, sweeping primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington D.C., with time left over to swap charges with President Barack Obama.
Romney wins Maryland, D.C., leads in Wis.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitt Romney tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, winning primaries in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and leading in Wisconsin, with time left over to swap charges with President Barack Obama.
3 local foundations donate $750K to downtown Tyler History Center
3 local foundations donate $750K to downtown Tyler History Center
City man gets 10-year-prison term in 2007 baseball bat assault on ex-girlfriend
City man gets 10-year prison term in 2007 baseball bat assault on ex-girlfriend
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,794
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,794 As of Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at least 1,794 members of
Gay student sues Ohio school district over T-shirt
Gay student sues Ohio school district over T-shirt
Supreme Court has hearing on Dann law license suspension
Supreme Court has hearing on Dann law license suspension COLUMBUS Marc Dann described himself
Transgender pageant contestant to discuss options
Transgender pageant contestant to discuss options LOS ANGELES (AP) — A would-be Canadian Miss
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store By The Associated Press iTunes’ Official Music
Woman, 80, lands plane low on fuel; husband dies
STURGEON BAY, Wis. (AP) — An elderly woman took control of a small plane from her unconscious husband which was dangerously low on fuel and landed it on a runway at a small northeastern Wisconsin airport, the facility’s director said today.
United Express plane evacuated for smoke in Denver
United Express plane evacuated for smoke in Denver DENVER (AP) — A United Express plane has been
Ohio judge OKs fired pregnant teacher's lawsuit
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal judge has given the go-ahead for trial in a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by a Catholic school teacher fired after she became pregnant through artificial insemination.
Kashmiry and Associates acquires portion of business
Kashmiry and Associates acquires portion of business
Ohio youth sex offender registration rule blocked
COLUMBUS (AP) — Requiring juvenile sex offenders convicted in juvenile courts to register as sex offenders for life amounts to cruel and unusual punishment and violates young offenders’ due process rights, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today in striking down another portion of a 2007 get-tough sex offender law.
Obama denounces ‘radical’ Republican budget plan
Obama denounces ‘radical’ Republican budget plan WASHINGTON (AP) — In an election-year pitch to
Red Cross pressing for aid access in Syria
Red Cross pressing for aid access in Syria BEIRUT (AP) — The International Committee of the Red
James Murdoch steps down as BSkyB chairman
James Murdoch steps down as BSkyB chairman LONDON (AP) — Media executive James Murdoch, under
US stocks mixed ahead of Fed policy news
US stocks mixed ahead of Fed policy news U.S. stocks were mixed early today as solid reports on
Audit of Liberty schools shows salary overpayment in 2012
Audit of Liberty schools shows salary overpayment in 2012 Liberty The Liberty school district’s
Calls show residents panicked over Colo. wildfire
Calls show residents panicked over Colo. wildfire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — A man who was found dead
Obama’s uncle gets Mass. driver’s license back
Obama’s uncle gets Mass. driver’s license back BOSTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s uncle has
Chevrolet Cruze sales surge 20 percent
Chevrolet Cruze sales surge 20 percent LORDSTOWN Sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze
Police: Calif. suspect looked for administrator
Police: Calif. suspect looked for administrator OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police say the gunman who
Pitt increases reward after 2 more bomb threats
Pitt increases reward after 2 more bomb threats PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh has
Authorities: Pa. man’s 165 guns violated probation
Authorities: Pa. man’s 165 guns violated probation PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man faces
Overloaded extension cord blamed for fatal fire
Overloaded extension cord blamed for fatal fire LEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say the fire
Police: Stray bullet death investigation difficult
Police: Stray bullet death investigation difficult READING, Pa. (AP) — Investigators say they’re
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1950 will meet at noon Wednesday at
Block-watch meeting
Block-watch meeting YOUNGSTOWN Boulevard Park Block Watch will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today
Leaders challenge report on cheating SFlb
Boardman schools Superintendent Frank Lazzeri became irritated when he read an Atlanta Journal Constitution investigation that listed his school district among those suspected of cheating on standardized tests.
Repchic case likely will go to jury today
The capital murder case of a 26-year-old Youngstown man accused of gunning down an elderly couple in a mistaken-identity shooting likely will go to the jury today.
Brawl in Boardman Park attracts 100
Township police officers are investigating a fight involving about 100 people — including at least one who was armed — behind The Shops at Boardman Park.
THE ’CATS MEOW
No matter where Anthony Davis and his buddies go to make their millions, their ol’ Kentucky home will long remember this championship season.
Valley Red Cross official uses Heimlich to save the life of choking man in Texas
Guido Jannetti used his training as an instructor for the Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley and as a former paramedic to perform the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking man’s life.
Poland survives AAC battle
The Austintown Fitch baseball team overcame a seven-run deficit on Monday night, but Poland recovered for a 13-11 victory in the All-American Conference.
Woman sentenced for theft from YSU union
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The former treasurer of the Association
McRae blocks out any issues
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com DELAWARE Behind her trademarked goggles, LaNiece McRae
Health district makes corrections
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health District has
cleveland indians ‘Playoffs or bust’ is mantra of players
Once the swelling subsided and the bumps and bruises healed, the Cleveland Indians reflected on their injury-scarred 2011 season with surprising affection.
Local candles visit Oscars
Eight years ago, the owners of Sydney Candle Co. in Cortland were making candles in a slow cooker in the basement.
Possible link in Liberty robberies
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Police now see a “strong possibility” that
House of Heroes in benefit concert
Staff report COLUMBIANA Christian rock band House of Heroes will perform at Main Street Theater,
The Shale Scale
Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp.’s Shaw well in Carroll County’s Center Township was one of nine Utica Shale wells to produce some oil or natural gas in 2011. Five of those wells produced resources commercially, though all produced for fewer than six months.
Chamber official promoted to VP of economic development
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Tom Humphries, president and CEO of the Youngstown/Warren Regional
Niles man faces charges after chase
Staff report NILES A Niles man has pleaded innocent to failure to comply with the orders of a
Electric heater likely caused fire
Staff reports VERNON State Fire Marshal investigators said Monday the cause of a Sunday fire in
Region should take advantage of offer from US Sen. Portman
Editorial: Over the weekend, some national news organizations speculated that Ohio’s Republican senator, Rob
Raising ‘Titanic’ Hollywood’s biggest film ages well with 3-D treatment
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service 2222And so it is with the movie about that famous
Live music on television this week:
Live music on television this week: v “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC): Billy Currington (Wednesday),
Medical cures hold the key
Opinion: The debate isn’t new, but as the country awaits the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the
REBECCA NIEMINEN SLOAN | THE VINDICATOR
REBECCA NIEMINEN SLOAN | THE VINDICATOR Becki Olejnik and her father, Richard Conti, are part
Romney focuses on Obama
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. As Mitt Romney looked for a sweep in today’s three Republican
Nelson ready for 25th KO Drugs tourney
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The 25th K.O. Drugs H.S. Boxing Tournament will
Baylor, Griner 1 win from title and history
Associated Press DENVER All season long, Baylor has been the best team led by the best player
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Sydney Candle Co., 161 W. Main St., Cortland, specializes in handcrafted soy candles sold in pint
Sydney Candle Co., 161 W. Main St., Cortland, specializes in handcrafted soy candles sold in pint
oddly enough
oddly enough Alabama club starts ‘Food Stamp Friday’ promotion MONTGOMERY, Ala. A nightclub in
Liberty audit release
Liberty audit release Liberty The state auditor’s office today will release the fiscal year 2010
MASTERS TOURNAMENT The bloom is off at Augusta
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. Something is missing from the Masters this year, a tradition that
Creatore has 3 hits, 4 RBIs in Ursuline win
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com BAZETTA Ursuline High softball and winning have been
Weekend shootings probed by police
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the shooting of
How close is Iran to nuclear weaponry?
Opinion: Not long ago, an astute reader noted that it has been nearly two years since I wrote in a column
Syria agrees to pull troops from cities
Syria agrees to pull troops from cities UNITED NATIONS Syria told international envoy Kofi Annan
NJ wants to collect on unused gift cards
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Remember that gift card you got from Aunt Francine but never
Don’t muddy the 2012 race
Opinion: By Harold Meyerson Los Angeles Times Are political centrists in America without a political
‘One Tree Hill’ ends its run of 9 seasons
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times When “One Tree Hill” premiered on the WB in September 2003,
newsmakers
newsmakers Baby girl for Willis, wife Emma Heming NEW YORK Bruce Willis is a father again.
Avon rejects Coty’s $10B offer
Associated Press NEW YORK Coty came calling, but Avon slammed the door. Struggling cosmetics
Fair reveals grandstand lineup
Staff report LISBON The Columbiana County Fair Board has announced the grandstand lineup for
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.36 + 0.07 Avalon
Visa drops processer after data breach
Associated Press ATLANTA Visa Inc. has dropped the card processor involved in a massive data
Today is Tuesday, April 3, the 94th day of 2012. There are 272 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, April 3, the 94th day of 2012. There are 272 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Reforming selection of judges
Opinion: The Miami Herald: The latest travails of Miami-Dade County Court Judge Ana Maria Pando should kick-
Average gas price in Valley falls 1 cent
Average gas price in Valley falls 1 cent YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley gas prices have fallen 1
Let’s modernize democracy
Opinion: By Michael Eisner Los Angeles Times In the last 100 years, technology has drastically changed
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Summit Academy Board, 5:30 p.m., 1150 Tod Ave. SW, Warren. Youngstown City
birthdays
birthdays Actress-singer Doris Day is 89. Actress Marsha Mason is 70. Singer Wayne Newton is 70.
Suspect’s statement ruled inadmissible
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A visiting judge has ruled a statement made
US Supreme Court approves routine jail strip-searches
Associated Press WASHINGTON Jailers may perform invasive strip-searches on people arrested for
Robbery charge
Robbery charge NILES Bond was set at $7,500 in Niles Municipal Court onMonday for Christina A.
US factory output rises, but construction declines
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. factories stepped up hiring and production in March, the latest
Affagato tosses two-hitter in Struthers win
Staff report LISBON Rachel Affagato pitched a two-hit complete game with eight strikeouts to
Goodell: Parcells OK for Saints
Associated Press NEW YORK NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he won’t stand in the way if the
Man pleads innocent to charge of making meth inside car
Staff report WARREN Gerald Guysinger Jr., 25, of Marvin Road, Andover, was in the Trumbull
Upcoming installments in the series:
Upcoming installments in the series: Wednesday: Lewayne Peterson sold some of his family’s farm
Area neighbors keep watch
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com SOUTHINGTON Suzette Shafer says 3,000 to 3,500 people per day
Shooter kills 7 at small Calif. college
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. A 43-year-old former student of a small Christian university in
Reaction to a levy failure
Opinion: Reaction to a levy failure Recently the Vindicator published two page one articles about the
Underage liquor sales net seven citations
Staff report NILES A charge of selling beer to underage patrons was filed against employees at
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