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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. health official clarifies new gas-drilling law
Pa. health official clarifies new gas-drilling law
State Rep. Hagan says Ohio deep-injection well ban sidelined
State Rep. Hagan says Ohio deep-injection well ban sidelined
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”
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
Dick Clark fortune estimated in 'hundreds of millions'
Dick Clark fortune estimated in 'hundred of millions'
'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.

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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
“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
Romney, Obama battle over economy
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Their battle joined, challenger Mitt Romney savaged President
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
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.
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
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.”
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
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.