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Stories published April 25, 2012

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PHANTOMS / Green Bay wins 4-1, takes series

PHANTOMS / Green Bay wins 4-1, takes series The Green Bay Gamblers scored four times in the third


PHANTOMS / Green Bay leads 2-1

PHANTOMS / Green Bay leads 2-1 With 7:37 remaining, Green Bay took a 2-1 lead on Sam Herr’s goal


PHANTOMS LIVE / Green Bay ties game

PHANTOMS LIVE / Green Bay ties game With 11:26 remaining in regulation, Green Bay’s Nolan LaPorte


PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown has lead after two

PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown has lead after two With 3:42 remaining in the second period, Phantoms


PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms maintain lead

PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms maintain lead Despite being outshot 26-11 halfway through the game, the


PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown leads 1-0 after one

PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown leads 1-0 after one The Youngstown Phantoms took a 1-0 lead into the


PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown scores first

PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown scores first Ninety-five seconds into Game 4, Phantoms captain Mike


$1M wrongful-death lawsuit filed against East Fairfield Coal Co.

$1M wrongful-death lawsuit filed against East Fairfield Coal Co.


Youngstown cops probing North Side homicide this evening

Youngstown police are on the scene and investigating a homicide on the city’s North Side.


N.J. dad wires autistic son to catch abusive teachers

When developmentally disabled children have a hard time communicating, it can leave their parents struggling to know how they’re being treated at school.


Ohio Senate passes exotic animal bill

Ohio Senate passes exotic animal bill


Police arrest 4 more juveniles in big fight in Youngstown and put on YouTube

Police arrest 4 more juveniles in big fight in Youngstown and put on YouTube


US Airways aims to convince other AMR creditors

US Airways aims to convince other AMR creditors


Supreme Court takes up Arizona immigration law

Supreme Court takes up Arizona immigration law


Cleveland casino shows off its food buffet

Cleveland casino shows off its food buffet


Ohio dad accused of caging his daughter pleads guilty

Ohio dad accused of caging his daughter pleads guilty


State removes Girard from fiscal emergency

State removes Girard from fiscal emergency Girard The state auditor today approved the removal


Lisbon school board finance committee meets Thursday

Lisbon school board finance committee meets Thursday


Do you know this man? Police seek PNC bank robber

Police seek the identity of the man who robbed the PNC Bank on the city's West Side earlier today.


Murder trial for two postponed to September

Murder trial for two postponed to September YOUNGSTOWN The murder trial for two men charged in a


LaPolla leaves Trumbull County school board

LaPolla leaves Trumbull County school board WARREN Dr. James LaPolla has resigned as a member of


Evidence being submitted in Warren Township homicide

Evidence being submitted in Warren Township homicide WARREN It’s been three weeks since a


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


There’s murder afoot at Myrddin Winery

There’s murder afoot at Myrddin Winery LAKE MILTON Myrddin Winery, 3020 Scenic Drive, invites


United BOE meets tonight

United school board will meet in special session at 6:30 p.m. today in the elementary library.


Warren cop kills dog attacking woman's pet

A Warren police officer shot and killed a pit bull dog that attacked a chained dog in its back yard at 708 Delaware Ave. SW at 9:10 a.m. Sunday.


Public records suit against Brookfield settled

A Hubbard woman’s public-records lawsuit against Brookfield Township has been resolved with an out-of-court settlement.


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Green Bay takes 2-1 advantage in series

The rarest of hat tricks combined with a disputed goal have pushed the Youngstown Phantoms to the brink of elimination.

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$1,000 reward offered for information in robbery of North Side store owner

A reward is offered to find the men who beat and robbed a North Side convenience store owner this week.

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Kokrak looking to put it together

The forecast for the New Orleans area is in the mid-80s this week, when the Zurich Classic is held at TPC Louisiana.

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YEA chief to teachers: Expect layoffs

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The president of the city teachers’ union


Mooney connection continues at NU

He always wanted to play football for Cardinal Mooney. That dream came true for Courtney Love.

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Newton Falls program to provide drug info to parents, youth

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Teri Boggs of Newton Falls says she wishes she had


Warhol, Anderson advance to nationals

Staff report BOARDMAN Poland’s Anna Warhol and East Palestine’s Faith Anderson recently


Seniors stay informed at seminar on scams

By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard A telephone rings, and when the elderly


Bluebells carpet Poland, Mill Creek parks

Every spring, a lush, blue layer of flowers carpets the forest floor at Poland Municipal Forest and at two locations in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown.

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PREP BASEBALLl | Tuesday’s other games

Boardman 6, Massillon Perry 2 BOARDMAN


Trumbull to seek grants for demolition

By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Warren Trumbull County Treasurer Sam Lamancusa will


PREP SOFTBALL || Tuesday’s games

Boardman 9. GlenOak 6 BOARDMAN


Trumbull officials to OK driller's road-use pact

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to


Romney wins Pa., 4 other primaries

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.”

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Young leaders discuss Mahoning Valley’s assets

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jobs are needed in the Mahoning Valley to


Turtles a key to hurdles

Dr. Michael Butcher, left, assistant professor of biological studies at YSU, is helping Brett Aiello of Poland, a YSU graduate student studying biological sciences, work on a project on how the movements of turtles possibly can improve the future of human prosthetics.

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METRO DIGEST || Arson ruled in fire at former dealership

YOUNGSTOWN Fire officials have ruled arson as the cause


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch board of education, work session at 6 p.m. followed by regular


METRO DIGEST || Woman killed in crash

Woman killed in crash NORTH JACKSON Danielle A. Dota, 36, of Mineral Ridge, was killed in a two-


McGehee’s 2-out single helps Pirates rally in 8th

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Frustrated by six innings of 78 mph fastballs, Andrew McCutchen and


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Mad-cow case found in Calif.

Associated Press WASHINGTON The first new case of mad- cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 has


Surplus food/ free lunch

Surplus food/ free lunch E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, lunch and food


Animal bill gets more exemptions

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A state Senate committee added more exemptions to


Special election is set

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Village residents will be asked at the Aug. 7


Slow start, fast finish for Girard baseball

By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NILES Turnabout was fair play Tuesday in the matchup between


Ex-aide: Edwards doubted he’d fathered mistress’s baby

Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. John Edwards’ first reaction when he learned his mistress may


Bavaria to support student edition of Hitler book

Associated Press BERLIN The German state of Bavaria said Tuesday that it is preparing for the


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua D. McNeely, 29, of Vermilion, Ohio, and Deanna


Y-Neptunes fare well at Zones

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Alex Downie placed second in the senior men’s 50-yard backstroke with a


Indians top slumping Royals

Associated Press CLEVELAND Derek Lowe allowed one run over six innings and the Cleveland Indians


Former deputy files $25K suit against man

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A former deputy sheriff has civilly sued the man accused of trying to


OSU’s Meyer adds to impressive class

By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS In just the month of April, coach Urban Meyer and


U.S. Justice Department refuses to reopen Kent State case

KENT STATE SHOOTINGS Associated Press CLEVELAND The U.S. Justice Department, citing


Connect the health-care dots

Opinion: Connect the health-care dots The special Sunday articles on the shale boom/doom offered insight by


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Hudson leaves court to avoid grisly photos

Associated Press CHICAGO Jennifer Hudson shut her eyes tight Tuesday, holding still on a


2 permits issued for Trumbull, Columbiana county wells

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two new well permits have been issued by the Ohio Department of Natural


Americans remain confident in economy

Americans remain confident in economy NEW YORK Americans’ confidence in the economy held steady


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, April 25, the 116th day of 2012. There are 250 days left in the year.


2 SBA programs aim to promote area growth

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The return of one business program and the


North Korea’s people suffer

Opinion: North Korea’s people suffer Los Angeles Times: North Korea is threatening “retaliatory measures”


OPEC still strong

Opinion: By Rafael Corredoira Baltimore Sun The argument for increasing oil production in the United


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Ted Nugent pleads guilty in hunting case ANCHORAGE, Alaska Rocker and gun-rights


‘Baby boards’ prep is big business

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers The big news out of New York City is that the admissions


YSO unveils 2012-13 season

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-13 season will include six


100 GM temps to become full time

By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com lordstown General Motors has come to an agreement with


Chicken dishes? Change ’em up

Family Features Chicken is one of America’s favorite foods, so much so that every American ate


More jobs, smaller labor force lead to drop in jobless rate

By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A sizable drop in the unemployment rate in


Spring into some inspired flavor

Family Features Do your spring recipes need a little inspiration? To liven up seasonal gatherings,


Diocese OKs offer for St. Pius X

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com warren Summit Academy, a charter school, is in the


Are regulations job killers?

Opinion: WASHINGTON It is a seemingly immutable law of modern Republican rhetoric that the word


Colson’s rebirth was real thing

Opinion: After Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy and the California


3 more Secret Service agents ousted in scandal

3 more Secret Service agents ousted in scandal WASHINGTON Three more Secret Service employees


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.14 .35 Avalon


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Christyne Crookston and Scott Wilson, Atwater, girl, April 23.


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Beer can make an event incredible

As part of my work in the beverage world, I have attended hundreds of beer and wine tastes over the last decade. There is no doubt in my mind that Saturday’s Big Tap In at the Covelli Centre stands above the crowd as an incredible event for those who love craft and micro beer.

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Actress Kerry Washington is center of new drama SCANDAL-OUS ROLE

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Nothing is simple in the nation’s capital.


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

“Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23” (9:31 P.M., ABC): Now, we’ve got two actors playing themselves


‘Beautiful Bulldog’ contest winner gives good face

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Tyson, a beloved English bulldog, doesn’t bite ears like his


Another glimpse into Ohio’s lax oversight of charter schools

Editorial: The Liberty Board of Education’s experience with two “conversion schools,” essentially charter


Up next

Up next Ross and his wife will be heading out soon for his next food:30 review. They have heard


Dems reserve TV time for campaign

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In an effort to regain control of the U.S.


Hamburger history

Hamburger history Bob’s Big Boy, in Burbank, Calif., was designated a state historical landmark in


House to move ahead on repeal

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republicans in the Ohio House plan to move ahead on a


The top 5 songs at the iTunes store:

The top 5 songs at the iTunes store: v “Somebody That I Used to Know” (feat. Kimbra): Gotye v


Foods to come

Foods to come Summer is around the corner, which means outdoor eating. What food will make your


Concert will feature music of alumnus

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The final concert of the year for Youngstown State University bands will


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