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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


GM Lordstown plans to hire 150

GM Lordstown plans to hire 150


Pa. high court takes up shale gas leases dispute

Pa. high court takes up shale gas leases dispute


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.


Lawsuit filed in bridge death of Ohio suspect

Lawsuit filed in bridge death of Ohio suspect


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


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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.

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Western Reserve holds off Lowellville’s big rally

In the first four innings of its baseball game with Lowellville, Western Reserve was pretty clean.

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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


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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.

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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.

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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


on the air

on the air What: Series premiere of “Scandal” When: 10 p.m. Thursday Where: ABC


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.

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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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Krystle Long and Ken Black, Youngstown, girl, April 2.


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


oddly enough

oddly enough Iowan accused of urinating on co-workers’ chairs WEST DES MOINES, Iowa An


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


bridge

bridge Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xK 2 uA Q 7 6 vA 6 5 2 wQ 10 3 WEST EAST


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-


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