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Tire, computer recycling at Penn State Shenango Earth Fest Saturday

Penn State Shenango’s Earth Fest 2012 takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine, in downtown Sharon.


Stand Against Racism Thursday in Warren

YWCA Warren and Partners for a Peaceful Community are sponsoring a Stand Against Racism event from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the YWCA, 375 N. Park Ave.


Covelli to open four Turnpike restaurants

Covelli to open four Turnpike restaurants warren Covelli Enterprises has announced it will open


Republicans take turn in tax showdown, approving $46B cut for employers

Republicans rammed an election-year, $46 billion tax cut for most of America's employers through the House on Thursday, ignoring a White House veto threat in a debate both parties used to show voters how they would bolster the economy.


Former Phantom Saad expected to play tonight for Blackhawks

Former Phantom Saad expected to play tonight for Blackhawks Combined dispatches Chicago rookie


Orthopedic group has Saturday fundraiser for American Cancer Society

Orthopedic group has Saturday fundraiser for American Cancer Society


Pa. man opts for jury trial in rapper's death

Pa. man opts for jury trial in rapper's death


Pa. health official clarifies new gas-drilling law

Pa. health official clarifies new gas-drilling law


2 years later, fish sick near BP oil spill site

2 years later, fish sick near BP oil spill site


Fuel business in western Ohio hit by fire

Fuel business in western Ohio hit by fire


State Rep. Hagan says Ohio deep-injection well ban sidelined

State Rep. Hagan says Ohio deep-injection well ban sidelined


April polls show Obama-Romney race very close

April polls show Obama-Romney race very close


State approves funding for Lordstown industrial park

State approves funding for Lordstown industrial park


Portman not looking to be VP choice

Portman not looking to be VP choice YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Rob Portman said he doesn’t “expect”


Casino reps seek license from Ohio regulators

Casino reps seek license from Ohio regulators


Trio plead not guilty to protest charges

SEBRING — All three individuals arrested Sunday during a protest at an oil and gas lease signing pleaded not guilty through their attorneys today in Mahoning County Court.


Mahoning commissioners approve fact-finder's report with deputies

Mahoning commissioners approve fact-finder's report with deputies


Overseer: Ohio Statehouse needs no metal detectors

Overseer: Ohio Statehouse needs no metal detectors


1 person dies after ambulance, SUV crash by Akron hospital

1 person dies after ambulance, SUV crash by Akron hospital


Mill Creek Park daffodil event canceled

Mill Creek Park daffodil event canceled


Dick Clark fortune estimated in 'hundreds of millions'

Dick Clark fortune estimated in 'hundred of millions'


Secret Service tries to quell furor over scandal

Secret Service tries to quell furor over scandal


Appeals pending for Ohio man freed after 20 years

Appeals pending for Ohio man freed after 20 years


Ohio day-care operators charged in fraud scheme

Ohio day-care operators charged in fraud scheme


'Mommy and Me' tea for girls 3-8

Boardman Park will have a semi-formal tea for girls age 3 to 8, who must have an adult with them, at the Lariccia Family Community Center.


Valley's MS walk Saturday at Scrappers Stadium

The 2012 Mahoning Valley Walk MS is Saturday at its new location in Scrappers Stadium at 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles, behind the Eastwood Mall.


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Couple will wed at St. Columba’s in May ceremony

Dean and Pam Harris and Ron and Carmy Williams, all of Austintown, are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Dina Harris and Ronnie Williams, both of Canfield.

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Tri-Gold Chapter sets annual basket auction

Tri-Gold Chapter sets annual basket auction STRUTHERS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business


Inmate apologizes to victim's family before execution

Mark Wiles apologized to the family of the Rootstown teen he knifed to death more than 25 years ago and spoke out against the death penalty in his final moments before succumbing to a lethal injection.


New AMVETS facility opens in Struthers

AMVETS Post 44’s new post home and career center are a vital resource for veterans and the community, said Ohio National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Kester, Post 44 commander.


Jennifer Snyder, convicted in drowning death of teen, jailed on probation violation

A woman who served prison time for child endangering and gross abuse of a corpse in the 2001 drowning death and dismemberment of 15-year-old Jimmy P. Higham is jailed as she awaits a probation violation hearing.


More youth fights on YouTube, these in Youngstown

Police are investigating street fighting by youths much like the fight taken on video in Boardman Park several weeks ago.


Spartans’ Watkins makes the most of extra swing

Boardman High senior Dan Watkins made the most of his second chance during Wednesday’s showdown against Ursuline.


CHAMPION-LIKE: Gardiner, Swipas lead Flashes

Gardiner, Swipas lead Flashes

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Lowellville Rod and Gun official: Stray bullet is not ours

Lowellville Rod and Gun Club By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville The


Youngstown council OKs hiring of firm for study

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council approved hiring a firm to


More prep baseball results

McDonald 13, Southington 6 McDONALD


YSU chief, faculty study money matters

The taste of bitter contract negotiations between Youngstown State University and its faculty last year seems to have mostly subsided, or so it seemed during a Wednesday meeting between the president and faculty members.

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More prep softball results

Canfield 6, Alliance 1 CANFIELD


A-1 owner tries to get $250,000 for repairs

The owner of a condemned downtown parking deck said he can’t afford to pay the $250,000 needed for improvements to the structure, and likely will look to sell it.

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USHL Clark Cup PlaYoffs: Youngstown Phantoms vs. Green Bay Gamblers

Game 1 Saturday — at Green Bay,


Hall takes lead in OSU backfield

Senior looks for big season with Buckeyes

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Trumbull officials ponder action on SCOPE funding

Trumbull County commissioners say they still have legal questions after an opinion from the county prosecutor’s office saying they should suspend any further payment of county levy funds to SCOPE Inc.

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Investigators search for cause of fire at former Stackhouse building

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Fire department investigators are still


Homestead Park on South Side to get $20K makeover

A park on the city’s South Side is among 12 nationwide getting a $20,000 makeover from a soft-drink company.

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Austintown stadium gets upgrade

Bill Dickson, of Buckeye Bleacher Repair, carries a section of a new aluminum bleacher to the stands inside Fitch Falcon Stadium. The bleachers were installed this week and paid for by the school district and the Falcon Forward Committee, which raises money for improvement projects in the Austintown School District.

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Too little sleep ups diabetes risk

The consumer message: The National Institutes of Health says adults need between seven and nine


Hearings for increase not scheduled yet

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Rose Ann DeLeon, the Western Reserve Port Authority


Gilliam happy to be in a new offense at Penn St.

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. After two injury-plagued seasons, Garry Gilliam might go


WTG

Today Comedy Nick Rango and friends, 7 p.m., The Lemon Grove Cafe, 122 W. Federal St.,


Panetta apologizes over new photo scandal

Associated Press WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Leon Panetta apologized Wednesday for gruesome,


Singer Aretha Franklin to headline Tri-C JazzFest

Coming off the heels of the incredibly successful Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and related events last week, the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest provides Northeast Ohio with a plethora of familiar and smooth sounds today through April 29 in venues all over the Rock Hall City.


TRI-C JAZZFEST

TRI-C JAZZFEST Aretha Franklin and Diana Krall headline venue. C11


NEw this week

NEw this week Chimpanzee (G) Disneynature’s newest True Life Adventure introduces Oscar, a baby


COWBOY JUNKIES

COWBOY JUNKIES ‘The Wilderness’ completes series for Canadian band set to play Kent Stage. C7


BUSINESS DIGEST || New Youngstown postmaster

New postmaster YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday that Thomas Kerns will


War on mommies

Opinion: Virtually everything said and done in a presidential election year distorts the truth, much like


Pens come back with a vengeance in Game 4

Staal had a hat trick, Malkin scored his first two goals of the series and Crosby added one to help the Penguins cut the series deficit to 3-1. Game 5 is Friday in Pittsburgh.

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Top-to-bottom look at SCOPE timely with chief’s resignation

Editorial: A 19-year career as executive di- rector of SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County has come to an


METRO DIGEST || Collection planned

Collection planned YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners will mark National Prescription


Ohio Democrats blast GOP effort to cut Planned Parenthood money

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Democrats on Wednesday blasted a proposal intended to cut federal


Don’t flat-line pharmacies

Opinion: The Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise: Most Texans will support reasonable ways to reduce the state’s


AMVETS Post 44 opens new facility in Struthers

AMVETS Post 44’s new post home and career center are a vital resource for veterans and the community, said Ohio National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Kester, Post 44 commander.

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LOTTERY

LOTTERY Wednesday’s numbers MULTISTATE Powerball20-22-39-46-49 Red ball29 Jackpot in


“revenge of the electric car” (10 p.m., pbs): As gas prices climb, it’s a great

“revenge of the electric car” (10 p.m., pbs): As gas prices climb, it’s a great time to check out


Drummer Vitale to participate in event at Lemon Grove

Joe Vitale has had an all-star career as a rock ’n’ roll drummer.


Class to get update

Class to get update MINERAL RIDGE The high-school curriculum for the former Home Economics class


Court won’t be dispassionate

Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer Obamacare’s defenders insist the U.S. Supreme Court


Regulators review company opening first casino in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS A consulting group is recommending to Ohio regulators that it grant an


NIGHTLIFE

American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ginny and the Jettz, 7


‘America’s oldest teenager’ dies

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host and producer who


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Judge to decide on properties’ seismic testing

By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com LISBON A judge will decide by the end of the week


Cosmic approach to judging

Opinion: WASHINGTON Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, a Reagan appointee to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of


Rust Belt to stage ‘When I Knew ...’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the fourth annual production


Suspected LSP gang member sentenced

Staff report CLEVELAND One of 23 men charged in a 42-count federal indictment targeting


Surplus food

Surplus food Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, Warren, in conjunction with Second Harvest


Gas company disregards order to stop work

Associated Press DARLINGTON, Pa. Chesapeake gas-drilling company is refusing to obey a cease-


Woman, accused of abducting baby, killing baby’s mom, had miscarried

Associated Press SPRING, Texas Verna McClain told her fianc she had given birth to their


Raiders mark 70th anniversary

Associated Press DAYTON A flyover by World War II bomber planes, Chinese visitors and a memorial


3 agents out in wake of Secret Service scandal

Associated Press WASHINGTON Moving swiftly, the Secret Service forced out three agents


oddly enough

oddly enough Event aims at breaking costumed-dog record KANSAS CITY, Mo. A Kansas City


Romney, Obama battle over economy

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Their battle joined, challenger Mitt Romney savaged President


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, April 19, the 110th day of 2012. There are 256 days left in the year.


Kuchar headlines field at Texas Open

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Remembering the Alamo at the Texas Open is easy, thanks to the


Police chief: Residents need to secure homes

Staff report POLAND After a three burglaries in the last year and an attempted burglary


bridge

bridge North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xA J 9 3 u6 4 2 vJ 4 wQ 4 3 2 WEST


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Shattered,SDRq LeModeln Inc., Boardman. Auditions are 11 a.m. to noon


Cavs routed again, but Irving survives

By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Byron Scott did not have to hear the


natural-gas wells EPA will slash air pollution

The Obama administration on Wednesday set the first national standards to control air pollution from gas wells that are drilled using a method called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, but not without making concessions to the oil and gas industry.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Heather Oslavic, Youngstown, girl, April 17.


HEALTH DIGEST || Sinus seminar

Sinus seminar COLUMBIANA A free sinus treatment seminar is offered by otolaryngologist Dr.


Justice requires patience

Opinion: Justice requires patience The letter, “Someone must speak for Trayvon,” shows what is wrong with


Seaweed stops bleeding

BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Some time ago, you mentioned that coffee


Pirates win on Walker’s single

Associated Press PHOENIX These one-run games are practically an everyday thing for the


newsmakers

newsmakers Dove Awards returns to Atlanta for 2nd year ATLANTA The Dove Awards show for


Volunteers to be honored at Rescue Mission celebration

Volunteers to be honored at Rescue Mission celebration Youngstown The Rescue Mission of Mahoning


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today and Friday: The Warren JFK graduate tees off today at


Cowboy Junkies

It’s not so much that the Cowboy Junkies have gone mad as much as the Canadian band was looking to take a musical journey over the past 18 months with its “Nomad Series.”

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Tennessee’s iconic coach Pat Summitt steps down

Associated Press Pat Summitt, who won more games than anyone in NCAA college basketball history,


TSO'S BEETHOVEN IS A ROCK STAR

In many ways, Trans- Siberian Orchestra (TSO) creator Paul O’Neill has been waiting his entire life to write “Beethoven’s Last Night.”


valleycare During rally, union airs its concerns

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Service Employees International Union District 1199


Woman charged in boy’s death jailed, awaits probation hearing

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A woman who served prison time for child


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew M. Cubellis, 21, of 2978 Northview Blvd.,


MS walk set for Saturday at new location

Staff report NILES The 2012 Mahoning Valley Walk MS is Saturday at its new location in Scrappers


HMHP plans recycling events

Staff report In celebration of Earth Day, Humility of Mary Health Partners is sponsoring free,


Inmate apologizes for killing

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Mark Wiles apologized to the family of the Rootstown


UN monitors flee Syria after gunfire

UN monitors flee Syria after gunfire beirut Syrian security forces opened fire Wednesday on


Trustees approve levy termination

Staff report Liberty Township trustees approved during Wednesday’s special meeting the


POLICE CALLS

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


Parts shortages could slow US auto production

The U.S. auto industry, already stretching to meet rising demand for cars and trucks, is facing shortages of parts and materials that could limit the number of new vehicles in showrooms later this year and crimp a historic turnaround.

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