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Boil alert for Vienna
A boil alert has been issued in Vienna Township after crews working on a sewer project at the intersection of Smith-Stewart Road and state Route 193 hit gas and water lines this afternoon.
Mineral Ridge woman killed in crash today
Danielle A. Dota, 36, of Mineral Ridge, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday at the intersection of Bailey and Gladstone roads in Jackson Township.
Romney wins 5 more primaries, launches campaign against Obama
Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to "hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight."
Phantoms fall, 6-3
Phantoms fall, 6-3 YOUNGSTOWN Green Bay’s Alex Broadhurst scored the rarest of hat tricks —
PHANTOMS LIVE / Belonger scores
PHANTOMS LIVE / Belonger scores The third period had two bright spots for the Phantoms. Green
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers lead 5-1 after two
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers lead 5-1 after two Seventy seconds before the end of the second period,
PHANTOMS LIVE /Gamblers lead grows to 4-1
PHANTOMS LIVE /Gamblers lead grows to 4-1 Five minutes into the third period, the Gamblers went
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers ahead 2-1 after one
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers ahead 2-1 after one Late in the first period, the Phantoms’ Todd
PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms trail 1-0
PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms trail 1-0 Halfway through the first period, the fourth-seeded Youngstown
Ohio GOP House members plan to repeal election-law changes
Ohio GOP House members plan to repeal election-law changes
ODNR issues two new permits for fracking wells in Trumbull, Columbiana counties
ODNR issues two new permits for fracking wells
St. Pius church in Warren being bought by Summit Academy
St. Pius church in Warren being bought by Summit Academy warren Summit Academy, a charter
Cincy police chief wants more youth programs to cut crime
Cincy police chief wants more youth programs to cut crime
GM and UAW agree to 100 full-time Lordstown workers
GM and UAW agree to 100 full-time Lordstown workers lordstown General Motors has come to an
Mixed news for Valley unemployment rate
Mixed news for Valley unemployment rate youngstown A sizable drop in the unemployment rate
Youths start fire near Warren house
Youths start fire near Warren house WARREN Police apprehended three juvenile males after
Warren police officer shoots pit bull dog
Warren police officer shoots pit bull dog WARREN A Warren police officer shot and killed a pit
American Girl show tickets still available
American Girl show tickets still available YOUNGSTOWN A limited number of tickets still are
Northern Strut team members twirl up some superior scores
WESTERVILLE, OHIO Northern Strut Twirling Team members from around the Valley earned high marks at
REUNIONS
Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1962 will begin its celebration of its 50th reunion with a
Clemens judge grows impatient
Associated Press WASHINGTON The complexity of the Roger Clemens perjury retrial showed itself in
Speights, Gasol lead Grizzlies over Cavs
By Tom Reed Cleveland Plain Dealer Memphis, Tenn. Lots of Cavaliers fans wanted to see Kyrie
Phantoms fever spreads
Youngstown returns home for two games against top-seeded Green Bay By TOM WILLIAMS
Penguins began postseason thinking of winning the Cup
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins never stopped believing they could beat the
Lowellville’s Matisi looks ahead to 2012-13
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN When you’ve had the best four-year run in the history
Judge issues sentences in Trumbull County
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Joseph A. Queen, 24, of Warren and Bristolville, has been
Street sweeper hurt in accident
Staff report SOUTHINGTON A street sweeper working on U.S. Route 422 suffered a minor injury
Campbell police arrest 3 in burglary case
Staff report Campbell Police arrested three people involved in an early Monday burglary, one of
Board OKs fees for pay to participate
The fees will begin in the 2012-13 school year By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Poland
Trumbull County Official: I’ll try to help SCOPE centers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN While there is no guarantee it will be successful,
Lakers’ Metta World Peace faces discipline for elbow
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Lakers jersey says World Peace on the back. The player wearing
Browns have an eye on offense
Cleveland needs playmakers Associated Press CLEVELAND Browns general manager Tom Heckert
Warren No order granted over massage parlors
Staff report WARREN A judge has refused to grant a preliminary injunction requested by nine
Treasurer: Boardman’s per-pupil spending includes a lot
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman School District spent $8,660.90
Apple’s success takes toll on other companies
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple is set to report another record quarterly profit today,
Strong case for bipartisanship
Opinion: The Florida Times-Union: One of the reasons Congress is at such a low popularity with the American
Planned Parenthood misconceptions
Opinion: Planned Parenthood misconceptions As a current student at Kent State and a strong supporter of
City, SBA to announce two business programs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city and the U.S. Small Business Administration were to reintroduce
Man killed in Niles was homeowner’s family member
Staff report NILES Daryl Boggs, the 49-year-old Niles man killed by police April 16 during an
Poor economy worsens Social Security
Associated Press WASHINGTON High energy prices and an economy that has been slow to rebound are
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.,
Fat cat weighs in at nearly 40 pounds
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Meow can’t help but waddle. He’s one super-sized cat. The 2
New collision center
New collision center austintown Greenwood Chevrolet has opened Greenwood Collision Repair Center
One laptop per child plan works
Opinion: Four years after Latin America made headlines by becoming a world leader in giving out free laptops
Monday’s NHL playoff games
Rangers 3, Senators 2 OTTAWA Brad Richards scored the go-ahead goal and Derek Stepan had a goal
Iran talks offer some hope
Opinion: The nuclear talks between Iran and the West in Istanbul have quieted the war drums — for now. That
Fiscal officers, treasurers targeted in proposed bill
Editorial: Although the Liberty School Dis- trict and the city of Campbell are not mentioned by name, Ohio
KO FINALS ARE SET
Zamar Leonard earns first knockout of tourney By greg gulas sports@vindy.com Campbell Warren
Military brass backs Obama
Opinion: President Obama has called a halt to the decade-long rise in defense spending that began after Sept.
Prosecutors open with Hudson at trial
Prosecutors open with Hudson at trial CHICAGO The trial of the man accused of killing Jennifer
birthdays
birthdays Actress Shirley MacLaine is 78. Actress-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 70. Country
Red Cross program has grad ceremony
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN When she realized she had the confidence and know-ledge to save her
By CHRIS TALBOTT
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. With Carrie Underwood, Miranda
Dems to tout auto bailout
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN In an effort to drum up support for President
Stephanopoulos’ ‘Good Morning’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK George Stephanopoulos doesn’t really get days
Cusack defends Poe portrayal
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. John Cusack has heard the sniping.
No nor’easter for Mahoning Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kids hoping for a day off from school
Manigault killer to serve at least 21 years
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mother of Jack Manigault said she
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason M. Pridon, 29, of 98 Neff Drive, Canfield, and
Vigil for victims
Vigil for victims WARREN The Trumbull County chapter of Parents of Murdered Children will have
Warren official appeals decision on suspension
Staff report WARREN Chris Taneyhill, Warren building official, has appealed the decision of
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2012. There are 251 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan plays Liz in Lifetime film NEW YORK Lindsay Lohan will portray Elizabeth
Romney backers tied to mysterious $400K donation
Associated Press WASHINGTON A mysterious firm that gave $400,000 to help elect Republican
Study shows disparity in costs
Associated Press CHICAGO What do hospitals charge to remove an appendix? The startling answer is
On the move
Associated Press ASTON, Pa. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday embraced a
Howland trustees to honor former trustee
Howland trustees to honor former trustee HOWLAND Howland Township trustees will honor former
Zimmerman back in hiding
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. George Zimmerman, who slipped out of jail on $150,000 bail in the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
“I believe an entire economy was saved from sliding into a deeper recession or even a
“I believe an entire economy was saved from sliding into a deeper recession or even a depression.”
Cycle of charity
Poland man honors late wife, Hospice of the Valley By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND
Obama wrong on defense
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Heritage Foundation The U.S. Armed Forces are in quite a battle these
CMT MUSIC AWARDS Nominees revealed
Live music on the television this week includes: v “Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS): The War
Multiple weekend robberies keep city police busy
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating multiple
Surviving exotic animals remain under quarantine until Friday
By ANN SANNER Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio The five surviving animals from an exotic-
Northeast hit with snow, rain
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. A nor’easter packing soaking rain and springtime snow churned up
Panel OKs funds for fracking inspectors
A lawmaker panel approved $2 million in additional spending Monday for a state agency to hire more inspectors to handle Ohio’s increasing fracking activities.