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Thefts in Hermitage from unlocked vehicles
City police are investigating numerous reports of thefts from vehicles that apparently occurred Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
Youngstown council legislation stalled by absences
With two of its seven members absent, city council couldn’t pass legislation by emergency vote tonight.
U.S. Route 422 bridge closed indefinitely
The bridge that carries westbound U.S. Route 422 over the Shenango River in Taylor Township is closed until further notice, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
Visiting judge issues ruling in Trumbull County baby case
Visiting judge issues ruling in Trumbull County baby case
Federal judge clears way for Ohio execution
Federal judge clears way for Ohio execution COLUMBUS A federal judge has cleared the way for
US marshals nab fugitive on Youngstown's West Side
US marshals nab fugitive on Youngstown's West Side
Hawaii surfer bitten by shark says he’ll be back
Hawaii surfer bitten by shark says he’ll be back WAIALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The surfer bitten by a
Soldiers’ complaint says KBR knew of Iraq toxin
Soldiers’ complaint says KBR knew of Iraq toxin PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A complaint filed by Oregon
NYPD strengthens security at Jewish sites ahead of Passover holiday
NYPD strengthens security at Jewish sites ahead of Passover holiday NEW YORK (AP) — The New York
Pa. boy in murder case held until trial
Pa. boy in murder case held until trial NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) – After more than three years in
ODNR approves new shale permit for Columbiana well
ODNR approves new shale permit for Columbiana well
NY mom faces murder charge in disabled girl death
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York woman has pleaded not guilty to an upgraded charge of second-degree murder in the death last summer of her 8-year-old disabled daughter.
Federal judge will allow Ohio execution to proceed
Federal judge will allow Ohio execution to proceed
Hermitage, others to test weather warning sirens
Hermitage, others to test weather warning sirens HERMITAGE, PA. Hermitage Fire Department will
Three arrested in Boardman robbery
Three arrested in Boardman robbery BOARDMAN Police have arrested three people in connection with
Boston appeals court hears gay-marriage law case
Boston appeals court hears gay-marriage law case BOSTON (AP) — Lawyers for a gay and lesbian legal
New effort by MDs to cut wasteful medical spending
New effort by MDs to cut wasteful medical spending WASHINGTON (AP) — Old checklist for doctors:
Agee found guilty; will be spared death penalty
A jury found Kevin Agee guilty today of murder, attempted murder and two felonious assualts in the shooting death of Thomas Repchic, 74, and the wounding of his wife, Jacqueline, on the city’s South Side in 2010.
High court won’t hear stadium killer appeal of murder conviction
High court won’t hear stadium killer appeal of murder conviction COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court
Affidavit: 3 involved in Ohio woman’s dismembering
Affidavit: 3 involved in Ohio woman’s dismembering URBANA, Ohio (AP) — Arrest affidavits show
Former Mass. treasurer Cahill pleads not guilty
Former Mass. treasurer Cahill pleads not guilty BOSTON (AP) — Former Massachusetts treasurer
Hand count upholds Trumbull election results
Hand count upholds Trumbull election results WARREN The audit done by the Trumbull County Board
Accuser expected to testify at Philly priest trial
Accuser expected to testify at Philly priest trial PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A priest on trial in a
Pa. county cuts the music over royalties request
Pa. county cuts the music over royalties request EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania county has cut
Woman struck, killed by train
Woman struck, killed by train THORNDALE, Pa. (AP) — A woman has been struck and killed by a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Americorps NCC plans event for youths
Americorps NCC plans event for youths YOUNGSTOWN Americorps National Civilian Community Corps
Catholic Charities regional agency Men Who Cook will feed the need
BOARDMAN Catholic Charities Regional Agency will host its seventh annual Men Who Cook fundraiser

Cruze drives GM’s surge
Automakers posted some of their strongest sales figures in years during March, and the Chevrolet Cruze was one car leading the way.

Western Reserve holds off Lowellville’s big rally
In the first four innings of its baseball game with Lowellville, Western Reserve was pretty clean.
Quest For Knowledge
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University graduate student
YSU celebrates milestone with a DH sweep
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD About two hours after senior outfielder Haley
PREP BASEBALL | Tuesday’s other games
Cameron Rogers laced two triples and collected five RBIs for Boardman (3-1, 1-0 Federal League). Dan Popio went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Every player in the Spartan lineup had at least one hit.
Tyler history center project gets boost with $750K in gifts from 3 foundations
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has received three major gifts
High court hears arguments for, against Dann
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Marc Dann described himself to a state disciplinary
PREP SOFTBALL || Tuesday’s games
Darrian Yanek (2-1) tossed a three-hitter but South Range gave up a run in the first and third innings at the Grand Strand Classic. The Raiders (3-2) did not have a hit against Garfield (14-0).
Openness of meeting for officials questioned
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN County commissioners from Trumbull and Mahoning will meet
McIlroy is eager for redemption
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Ga. In the aftermath of his Masters meltdown, one phone call that
Pirates hoping patience pays off
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Andrew McCutchen could have bided his time and waited for
Closing arguments given in Agee trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The jury in a murder trial that could
State: Ex-Liberty school treasurer must repay $5K
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Liberty Local Schools’ former Treasurer
City council agenda: building pipeline, installing cameras
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council today will consider installing a

Prosperous property
Omas Lewayne Peterson, 69, at his pyramid-shaped home in Justin, Texas. He has 300 gas wells on his property and has become an expert on all things oil and gas. The gas on his land has made him a millionaire.

Yankee Kitchen Great-tasting burgers come with friendly atmosphere on the side
The friendly family atmosphere brings you in, and the inexpensive, great-tasting food keeps you coming back.
METRO DIGEST || Free Easter meal
Route 7 upgrade BOARDMAN The Ohio Department of Transportation is planning improvements on the
Tornadoes rake Dallas area
Associated Press DALLAS Tornadoes and violent storms raked through the Dallas area Tuesday,
Romney wins Wisconsin, DC, Maryland
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Mitt Romney tightened his grip on the Republican presidential
Pair defends safety record
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES For writer David Milch, a TV series’ early
Anti-US sentiment snarls war efforts
Anti-US sentiment snarls war efforts ISLAMABAD U.S. diplomatic efforts to persuade Pakistan to
Texas landowner recalls how good fortune came to surface
Max Lindsey was working on his mother’s taxes several years ago when he was caught off guard by something that didn’t quite make sense.
Ham recipes make for an elegant Easter feast
Family Features Bring ease and elegance to your Easter feast. Sumptuous sides celebrating the
Discrimination cases tough
Opinion: A long-standing legal charade was played out again recently, when Federal Express paid $3 million to
‘Scandal’ based on real-life ‘fixer’
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Judy Smith was there when White House intern
When You Go
When You Go Rating: 31/2 stars Restaurant: The Yankee Kitchen, 484 Youngstown-Kingsville Road,
Is ‘Obamacare’ a burden?
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer An amazing moment occurred the other day on the two-year
Key to Afghanistan lies in Pakistan
Opinion: Is there any way that the United States can engineer a decent exit from Afghanistan that leaves
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin D. Scott, 32, of 267 Waggaman Circle, Boardman,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, board meeting at 10 a.m., courthouse basement,
Opening a coordinated attack on human trafficking in Ohio
Editorial: Ohio is in the forefront of states seeking to identify the extent of human trafficking and to
Browns talking to prospects
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Notre Dame receiver Michael Floyd and Boise
City man gets 10 years in bat attack
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 41-year-old violent felon has been
Family favorites take on new twist
New Easter TRADITIONS Family favorites take on new twist Family Features Easter is a time
Workers digitize leases for drilling companies
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Scanning of documents to make title searches easier for
Obama should know better
Opinion: WASHINGTON There was something rather unsettling in President Obama’s pre-emptive strike on the
Oprah’s struggle
By Meg James and Joe Flint Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES “A queen is not afraid to fail,”
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, April 4, the 95th day of 2012. There are 271 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Betty White’s career renaissance continues tonight when the 90-year-old’s prank show
Betty White’s career renaissance continues tonight when the 90-year-old’s prank show “Betty White’s
NCAA title a perfect ending for Baylor
Associated Press DENVER Brittney Griner and Baylor left no doubt they’re head and shoulders
newsmakers
newsmakers Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards NEW YORK Neil Patrick Harris will be back
Counterfeit cash at Valley Walmarts
Counterfeit cash at Valley Walmarts AUSTINTOWN Police in Austintown and Bazetta are looking
Woman gets probation in hammer attack
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman will spend the next
Student-loan debt threatens recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal student loan program seemed like a great idea back in
Newspapers erect pay walls in hunt for new revenue
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Newspapers are returning to a business strategy that served them
Woman’s charge reduced from rioting to misconduct
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of six women initially facing felony
Big (and bad) Blue
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. Another championship banner has been unfurled at Rupp Arena.
Cracking down on meth
Opinion: Cracking down on meth Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va.: West Virginia’s new state law aimed at
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Colts: Free agent tight end Kyle Miller (Mount Union) has been signed. Miller (6-foot-5, 257 pounds)
Cavs put up no resistance
Associated Press CLEVELAND Danny Green wasn’t looking for vengeance or payback on the
MCTA receives auditor’s award
MCTA receives auditor’s award YOUNGSTOWN For a second-consecutive year, the Mahoning and
Boardman-based company acquires portion of business
Staff report BOARDMAN Ray Kashmiry, president of R. Kashmiry and Associates Inc., recently
MYCAP turns over reins to its new chief executive
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Robin Renee Walton is the new chief executive
Obama: Reagan wouldn’t survive in today’s GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON In combative campaign form, President Barack Obama accused
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.53 +0.17 Avalon
Mathews schools chief urges caution on drilling funds
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA The Mathews schools superintendent warned that the
Murdoch steps down as head of British Sky Broadcasting
Associated Press LONDON Once his father’s heir apparent, James Murdoch stepped down Tuesday as
1940 census site nearly freezes after researchers flood pages
Associated Press NEW YORK The newly released 1940 U.S. census is such a digital smash that it
Let the forest support itself
Opinion: Let the forest support itself In response to the March 25 article on “easy money” to Poland
High court strikes down youth-sex-offender rule
Associated Press COLUMBUS Requiring juvenile sex offenders convicted in juvenile courts to
Hearings planned on court consolidation; Polivka lobbies for ‘Cash Explosion’
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners will have two hearings
birthdays
birthdays Author-poet Maya Angelou is 84. Bandleader Hugh Masekela is 73. Actor Craig T. Nelson
Ohio group cleared in effort to redefine marriage
Ohio group cleared in effort to redefine marriage %reldate(2012-04-03T19:52:50 Eds: Updates with
Crosby scores 2; Pens beat Boston
Associated Press BOSTON Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist, James Neal scored the go-