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Ex-husband charged with internet harassment

A man is charged with stalking and harassing his ex-wife after he posted an ad for sex toys on the Internet that included her name and cell phone number, Shenango Township Police say.


Flyers rally to beat Penguins in overtime

Flyers rally to beat Penguins in overtime PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jakub Voracek beat Marc-Andre Fleury


Cafaro proceeding with hotel plans despite waiver denial

The Cafaro Co. says it plans to move forward with its hotel and banquet center at Eastwood Mall despite a county prosecutor’s ruling that denied the company’s request to waive tap-in fees.


Struthers’ Jacubec signs with California (Pa.)

Struthers’ Jacubec signs with California (Pa.) By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Struthers


Cavs lose in overtime

Cavs lose in overtime CLEVELAND (AP) — Danny Granger scored 23 points, five in overtime, and


CNN’s Cooper explains Dyngus Day laughter

CNN’s Cooper explains Dyngus Day laughter BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — CNN’s Anderson Cooper says he was


Woman arraigned in Youngstown traffic death

Woman arraigned in Youngstown traffic death YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old Alliance woman was


KOKRAK PGA LIVE | Misses the cut

Kokrak tees off at 1:30 p.m.


Luggage tags ID suspect in Ohio puppy abandonment

Luggage tags ID suspect in Ohio puppy abandonment TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man accused of


Official: Charges coming in Trayvon Martin death

Official: Charges coming in Trayvon Martin death SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A law enforcement official


Zimmerman to face charges in Martin shooting

Zimmerman to face charges in Martin shooting Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey plans to


Texas mayor targeted in alleged murder plot

Texas mayor targeted in alleged murder plot DALLAS (AP) — Officials say a Texas mayor and an


Gingrich: Supporters want him to stay in GOP race

Gingrich: Supporters want him to stay in GOP race NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Newt Gingrich says


Manson skips 12th parole hearing, may be his last

Manson skips 12th parole hearing, may be his last CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) — Debra Tate hopes that


Police say 2 USC students killed in likely carjacking try

Police say 2 USC students killed in likely carjacking try LOS ANGELES (AP) — A gunman opened fire


Police: DNA links Ind. inmate to Ark. teen’s death

Police: DNA links Ind. inmate to Ark. teen’s death FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a DNA


Women hit with baseball bats in two episodes

Women hit with baseball bats in two episodes YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating two


Inspiring Minds World Dining Tour planned

Inspiring Minds, a youth-focused non-profit organization, will have its 6th annual gala, the Inspired Tastes World Dining Tour, at 6 p.m. April 27 at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic Street NE.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve


Auxiliary to meet

Auxiliary to meet YOUNGSTOWN VFW Post 6488 Auxiliary will meet at 4 p.m. Friday at the post


Dinner to benefit man in need of lung transplants

AUSTINTOWN A spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. April 29 at Austintown Middle School Cafeteria,


Drop off old appliances Saturday in Warren

The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will have a free appliance collection from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at its facility at 5138 Enterprise Blvd.


Counterfeiters suspected at Boardman Walmart too

The Boardman Walmart store’s loss prevention manager told police she believes the same two people who used counterfeit currency at two other Valley Walmarts also used it at her store.


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Springfield leads but game is called

Two snow delays and the eventual suspension of the game weren’t able to cool down the Springfield High baseball team as they built a 12-2 lead over Inter-Tri County League rival Lisbon on Tuesday.

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First witnesses testify at Pa. boy's murder trial

More than three years after the shotgun death of a pregnant woman, the suspect in her slaying is on trial in Lawrence County, Pa.

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Sherrod Brown seeks more funding to fight blight

The Project Rebuild Act would cost more than twice as much as the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan that is ending as one means to contain federal spending.

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Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin are eager for postseason

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin spent last spring watching their


Officials celebrate post-office opening at store in Liberty

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty After closing the township’s only post

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Area man teams up to cycle across the country

This summer, some of us will find a hammock and take it easy. Others, like 30-year-old Shawn Aker, a Columbiana High and YSU graduate, is part of a cycling team that will compete in the Race Across America.

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Family identifies woman dumped at Warren service station

Staff report WARREN The family of a woman who was dumped unconscious out of a car at the


More prep baseball results

Hank Schlueter had four hits, including a double, while Garrett Patrick and Devin Rice each added two hits for the Clippers (3-6, 3-1 ITCL Tier One). Nate Keylor and Alec Dumbauld each had two hits for the Bulldogs (1-7, 0-5).


Meeting on Mathews/Sheridan roundabout set April 19

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A public meeting on a long-planned roundabout at


Prep Softball roundup

Shelby Turner (21-1) tossed a one-hit shutout, striking out seven and walking none for the team ranked second in the nation on an ESPN website. Virginia Spring doubled for Palm Beach (23-1). For Poland (6-1), Jenna Modic (2-1) struck out one and walked three batters. Taylor Miokovic singled in the second inning.


Brian Higgins resigns as McDonald basketball coach

Staff report At Tuesday’s school board meeting, Brian Higgins announced his resignation as


Road use near wells concerns Trumbull engineer

Recent discussions between the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office and a company making plans to drill a gas well in the county have exposed some road-use issues that need to be addressed, Engineer Randy Smith says.

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Woman gets probation, chance to have charges dismissed in $46K Trinity church theft

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lori Ramsey stole an estimated $46,000


Serial robber in Valley sentenced to 171/2 years

A federal judge has sent a serial robber to prison for 171/2 years and ordered him to pay $40,135 in restitution.

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Mom’s Meals in N. Jackson

Employees at Mom’s Meals in North Jackson prepare trays of food that will be sealed on an assembly line. The company makes meals that are delivered fresh to consumers and remain good for at least 18 days if refrigerated.

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Cafe Cimmento’s Orecchiette con Salsiccia

This week I headed out in search of a unique Italian signature dish — one with flavors comparable to what I would find on the table at my grandmother’s house.


Syria defies cease-fire plan

Syria defies cease-fire plan BEIRUT Syrian troops defied a U.N.-brokered cease-fire plan


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Simpsons’ creator reveals big secret PORTLAND, Ore. One of the best-kept secrets


Thin Mints

Timing is every- thing, right? On the day when a colleague showered my cubicle with a few boxes of my personal dietary Kryptonite — Girl Scouts Thin Mints Cookies — a cookbook landed in my mailbox.


Official: Rocket ready for launch

Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korean space officials said Tuesday that the


Ship leaves New York to visit graves in Canada

Associated Press NEW YORK Passengers dressed in fur coats and wide-brimmed hats strolled the


Santorum’s pragmatic move sets the November line-up

Editorial: It became obvious more than a week ago that President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov.


Indians sign Santana through 2017

Two days after his birthday, Carlos Santana got a precious gift — financial security.

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Age makes a difference

Opinion: Age makes a difference Columbus Dispatch: Many people rightly fear living near a sex offender, so


Report: Shoddy records hurt job seekers’ chances

Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of U.S. job hunters are losing out because employers use


Marlins’ Guillen apologizes, is suspended for Castro comment

Associated Press MIAMI A contrite Ozzie Guillen sat in the heart of Little Havana seeking


oddly enough

oddly enough Austrian thieves make off with 2 tons of coffee VIENNA In a heist that could fill


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tanya Jornigan and Tim Jornigan, Girard, girl, April 9.


Best Buy CEO steps down

Associated Press NEW YORK Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn is stepping down from the nation’s largest


Music on television this week includes:

Music on television this week includes: v “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC): The Civil Wars (tonight),


AUTO SALES

AUTO SALES By the numbers Top-five dealers in new-car sales for March: Taylor Kia, 149


Wine of the week

Wine of the week What: 2010 Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc, $15 Winery: Rutherford Ranch,


Exposing Watergate would be tricky today

Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers The shadow of Watergate falls only lightly across the


About Mom’s Meals

About Mom’s Meals Located: 12485 Commissioner Drive, North Jackson Size: 20,000 square feet


Random thoughts

Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: How long do politicians have to keep on promising heaven and


Hot stuff

Hot stuff No shortage of Mexican flavors around here. Ross will be heading out to Niles with his


Catering to demand

A North Jackson company is prepared to help the growing number of seniors eat healthful meals.

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Actress tackles Obama effort

By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press NEW YORK “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria is leaving


Big appetite

Big appetite When we heard about a challenge-burger that a Pittsburgh bistro serves, our guy Eric


Space program merits funding

Opinion: By Sens. KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON and BILL NELSON McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Recently a group


Ukraine blocks film on soccer match vs. Nazis

Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine It’s a game that every Ukrainian knows about: The “Death Match”


‘Cheap-beef’ economy yields pink slime

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers To the legion of Americans running away from a hamburger


Rebooting the Stooges

By John Anderson Newsday NEW YORK The sound of “nyuk, nyuk, nyuk” will be heard across the


There has to be a better way than fracking to save economy

Opinion: There has to be a better way than fracking to save economy As a resident of the Mahon- ing Valley,


“Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23” (9:31 P.M., ABC): “Don’t

“Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23” (9:31 P.M., ABC): “Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23” is a


New-car sales down in Mahoning Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley new-car sales took another tumble in March, this time


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Youngstown Property Maintenance Appeals Board, 6:30 p.m., sixth floor, City Hall,


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, April 11, the 102nd day of 2012. There are 264 days left in the year.


Zimmerman’s lawyers withdraw from case

Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. The Trayvon Martin case took a bizarre turn Tuesday when George


Raiders resume dominant play on area fields

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Perhaps the only thing that last week’s trip


bridge

bridge East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xK 10 9 8 4 uJ 8 6 vVoid wK Q 10 5 2


Angels’ garage sale

Angels’ garage sale Canfield Angels for Animals is accepting donations for its 18th annual


Women’s felony charges reduced

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two of six women charged in the assault


Medical emergency delays cruise

Associated Press LONDON A cruise ship retracing the route of the Titanic had to interrupt its


Bill Parcells unlikely to coach Saints

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Bill Parcells is unlikely to become the New Orleans Saints’


Fraternity suspended at Miami U. in Oxford

Associated Press OXFORD, Ohio A chapter of a fraternity founded at Miami University has been


METRO DIGEST || Belle Vista road work

Belle Vista road work YOUNGSTOWN Belle Vista Avenue between Mahoning Avenue and McCollum Road


Fire department gets $118,500 federal grant

By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees accepted a


Penn State’s O’Brien to tour state

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State coach Bill O’Brien’s responsibilities cover so


Youngstown — good place to raise family?

Youngstown — good place to raise family? YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown area is known for having the


Hudson, reserves lead Cavs over Charlotte

By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND So much for his predictions. After


Santorum drops out of race

Associated Press GETTYSBURG, Pa. Rick Santorum cleared the way for Mitt Romney to claim victory


Bucs fall to LA on late HR

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Pittsburgh Pirates faced four of the NL’s elite starting


LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions 2-6-12-31-48 Mega Ball25 Megaplier4


Cleveland’s Choo gives thumbs up to protector

By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND A plastic thumb protector kept Shin-Soo Choo


6-year sentence angers family of slaying victim

The family of a 2011 homicide victim is not happy with the six-year prison term given to Keilan Clinkscale in the slaying of their family member and two other killings.

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‘Famous Chefs & Fabulous Recipes’ Cookbook serves as teaching utensil

By STEPHANIE OTTEY Special to The Vindicator HUDSON, Ohio Located in Summit County is a world-


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Franklin D. Thornton, 69, of 3340 Scott Cliff Drive,


New Middletown waterline bids opened

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN All nine bids for the Middletown Road


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