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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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),
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.
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,
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
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
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.
‘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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