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Daytona 500 halted after wreck; Blaney leads
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Daytona 500 has been halted by a fiery explosion caused when Juan Pablo Montoya slammed into a jet dryer under caution.
Salinas wins opener at USA Boxing national championships
Salinas wins opener at USA Boxing national championships.
Mooney's McWilson, Harding's Powell make verbal commitments
Mooney's McWilson, Harding's Powell make verbal commitments.
Will Mahoning County raise its bed tax another 2 percent?
Will Mahoning County raise its bed tax another 2 percent?
Husted says postal center closings could impact voting
Husted says postal center closings could impact voting COLUMBUS Ohio Secretary of State Jon
Fraternity gets 15-year suspension from YSU for hazing
Fraternity gets 15-year suspension from YSU for hazing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will be
Betras sworn in to board of elections post
Betras sworn in to board of elections post YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted swore-
UPDATE: Chardon parents say slain son had a ‘bright future’
UPDATE: Chardon parents say slain son had a ‘bright future’ CHARDON Daniel Parmentor, 16, is
State releases money for environmental assessments
State releases money for environmental assessments COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board released
YSU's Perry earns first team all-league; Eargle on all-defensive
YSU's Perry earns first team all-league; Eargle on all-defensive.
Pa. man charged with cruelty for stabbing alligator
Pa. man charged with cruelty for stabbing alligator
New GOP poll: Santorum retains his slight lead over Mitt Romney
New GOP poll: Santorum retains his slight lead over Mitt Romney
Nissan recalling vehicles due to possible gas leaks
Nissan recallign vehicles due to possible gas leaks
BREAKING NEWS: Houston-based company bringing $13M facility to Youngstown
BREAKING NEWS: Houston-based company bringing $13M facility to Youngstown
UPDATE: Witness says student shoots four in Chardon high school
UPDATE: Witness says student shoots four in Chardon high school CHARDON A student who was just
Sebring schools superintendent announces retirement
Sebring schools superintendent announces retirement sebring After 13 years at the helm of
Berlin Center woman found shot in head
Berlin Center woman found shot in head YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the murder of a 33
UPDATE: Students shot in Ohio school; suspect in custody
UPDATE: Students shot in Ohio school; suspect in custody CHARDON (AP) — Gunfire at a high
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. John the Baptist Church, 159 Reed Ave., Campbell, will have its annual basket auction
Pain at the pump worsens
Pain at the pump worsens YOUNGSTOWN Gasoline prices are up more than 20 cents from last week at
IHOP offers free stack to raise donations
IHOP offers free stack to raise donations Local IHOP restaurants will join a national effort to
Students injured in Chardon school shooting
Students injured in Chardon school shooting CHARDON At least four students have been injured in
84th Academy Awards: Winners list
84th Academy Awards: Winners list The Associated Press Here is the list of the 84th Annual
French-flavored films ‘Artist,’ ‘Hugo’ win big at Oscars; Streep takes best actress
French-flavored films ‘Artist,’ ‘Hugo’ win big at Oscars; Streep takes best actress Associated
Penguins’ Thiessen is winner in debut
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins have no plans to make a splashy trade before
Indians closer Perez is injured
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Chris Perez couldn’t even finish his first bullpen session
Fire in Bessemer
Fire in Bessemer BESSEMER A two-alarm fire destroyed a family home in Lawrence County over the
Rust Belt brewery owners look to grow
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The popularity of Rust Belt Brewing Co. has grown
Liberty board to discuss possible reinstatement of open enrollment
Staff Report Liberty The board of education will discuss and possibly vote on reinstating open
Gassing up — naturally
Chesapeake Energy Corp. plans to bring compressed natural-gas stations to the Mahoning Valley, bucking a regional trend of ignoring alternative- energy sources.
Hill and Dow top YSU swim efforts
Staff report BROWN DEER, WIS. The Youngstown State swimming and diving team produced seven
Hubbard girls win district bowling
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com KENT Pizza, pressure, pain. Entering the day’s final two
OSU falls to Badgers at home
Associated Press COLUMBUS After losing for the third time in five games, No. 8 Ohio State is
Robert Griffin, Andrew Luck steal spotlight at combine
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Robert Griffin III proved he’s the fastest quarterback at this
Warren Harding among top seeds in boys hoops tournaments
Staff report Warren Harding returns to district tournament action in Stark County for the first
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Charter Review Committee, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Newport Public Library,
Democratic Club announces endorsements
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Democratic Club has announced its endorsements for
Mother Nature winner of first NASCAR ‘event’
Persistent rain washed out the 54th running of the Daytona 500, forcing a postponement of the Great American Race for the first time in its history.
video game review
‘twisted metal’ Grade: D Details: $59.99 for Play-Station 3 I work in Washington, D.C., so I
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2012. There are 308 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
US isn’t leaving Iraq
Opinion: By Adil E. SHAMOO Baltimore Sun Two recent reports appearing on the same day in The New York
Protesters hurl grenades at base
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Demonstrators hurled grenades at a U.S. base in northern
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Act of Valor’ takes box office NEW YORK On Oscar weekend, the real-life action
Judge delays Gulf oil spill trial
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A judge has delayed the federal trial over the nation’s worst
Who runs the country? Not them
Opinion: Who runs the country? Not them Despite the fact I’m bald, I swear I’m going to pull my hair out
iraq Army IDs remains of last missing soldier
Associated Press BAGHDAD The U.S. military announced Sunday that it has recovered the remains
Odd orbs continue to baffle NC area
Two orange orbs, just about 10 feet off the ground, floated past Steve Woody and his father as they hunted deer more than 50 years ago.
Jazz trumpeter serves as pastor
Associated Press TOLEDO A pastor and jazz trumpeter says music has helped him reach people of
Dan Falatic, Lakeview schools maintenance and transportation supervisor, stands next to CNG tanks
Dan Falatic, Lakeview schools maintenance and transportation supervisor, stands next to CNG tanks
Tony-winner ‘Memphis’ revels in R&B roots
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Further proof you can’t judge a book by its cover or a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch
Supply and demand at work
Opinion: Supply and demand at work Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette on Marcellus shale drilling: Supply and
G-20 links IMF hike to bigger EU fund
G-20 links IMF hike to bigger EU fund mexico city The G-20 nations are conditioning additional
Names released of those killed in crash
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A multicar pileup on Interstate 80 in Western Pennsylvania has
Dow at 13,000 is still just a number
Associated Press Big, round numbers are hard to ignore. That’s why we pay attention when the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Georgia commuter bus driver stabbed with pen during fight KENNESAW, Ga. Georgia
Owe child support? Rule could cost your only income
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of poor and disabled men stand to lose their only income
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE | Boys tournament basketball
MONDAY Division I at Alliance Howland vs. Kent Roosevelt, 6 p.m. Boardman vs. Louisville, 7:30
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
Plan calls for shifting funds for defense of poor Ohioans
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio working group considering changes in how defense lawyers are
Is America ready for another terrorist attack?
Opinion: How would America respond to another terrorist attack on its soil? We never thought very much
Will Romney’s anti-union tone come back to haunt him later?
By Seema Mehta Los Angeles Times GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. As Mitt Romney seeks victory in his
Program to focus on financing business growth
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business
Associated Press
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Academy Awards voters have spoken up for “The Artist,” the first
Regardless of age, a person accused of a double homicide should not be tried in secret
Editorial: If Jordan Brown of Wampum, Pa., had been tried as an adult and found guilty of murdering his
YSU men third behind Milwaukee and Valpo
Youngstown State junior Mike Davis had just crossed the finish line on the final leg of Sunday’s 4x400-meter relay when he fell to the ground, sprawled out and started gasping for air.
THE COST OF CNG
THE COST OF CNG Vehicles and fuel prices The up-front cost of compressed natural gas vehicles is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Philip Shaver and Melissa Maine, Struthers, girl, Feb. 25.
Bryant leads West stars to NBA victory
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The Kevin and Kobe show won it for the West at the NBA All-Star
Downtown store, deli to expand near YSU
For Al Adi, business always has been a family affair.
Dems have Hall of Fame dinner
Members of the Mahoning County Democratic Party met for the annual Hall of Fame Dinner with an emphasis by some on making sure countries such as China play fair in trade practices with the United States.
Girard waste-plant workers hold noses, rake in big bucks
It smells bad, but it means good things for the city’s budget.
‘Extremely Loud’ is best of 2011
Best Picture: “The Artist” Lead Actor: Jean Dujardin, “The Artist” Lead Actress: Meryl Streep,
US, allies dismiss Syrian referendum
US, allies dismiss Syrian referendum damascus, syria The U.S. and its allies dismissed the
Niles bike trail hits bump; dispute heads to arbitration
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A dispute over $493,000 between the city and general
Solid weekend at WATTS
On the final lap of Sunday’s 3,000-meter run at the Horizon League indoor championships, YSU junior Samantha Hamilton was a few steps back of Butler junior Katie Clark when Clark started to separate.
Longtime Mason receives service award
CANFIELD Argus Lodge 545 F.&A.M. recently honored Brother Denny Furman with the E. Tom Brown
Ghosts of Watergate roused
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1960, when Thomas Mallon was in the fourth grade, he wore his Nixon-Lodge button to
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Are 15 bathrooms enough?
Opinion: A decade or so ago, when a casino company was thinking about setting up shop near the Mississippi
Shrimp farm creates eyesore
What started as a small attempt at raising small tasty treats has turned into an area filled with big holes in the earth and a large pain in the neck for one nearby property owner.
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