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UPDATE: Romney sweeps to double victory in Ariz., Mich.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mitt Romney scored a hard-won, home state triumph in Michigan and powered to victory in Arizona Tuesday night, gaining a two-state primary sweep over Rick Santorum and precious momentum in the most turbulent Republican presidential race in a generation.
Allen, Garnett lead Celtics past Cavaliers 86-83
Allen, Garnett lead Celtics past Cavaliers 86-83 CLEVELAND (AP) — Ray Allen scored 22 points,
NFL season opener moved to Wednesday to accomodate Obama speech
Powerful as the NFL is, it's making way for President Barack Obama.
GOP Sen. Olympia Snow calling it quits
In a surprise announcement, moderate GOP Sen. Olympia Snowe said Tuesday she would abandon her campaign for a fourth term - a contest she was expected to win easily - because she is frustrated by a polarized atmosphere in Washington.
YSU leads 45-34 at halftime of Horizon tourney opener
YSU leads 45-34 at halftime of Horizon tourney opener.
Air Force opens contract for war plane to Hawker Beechcraft after admitting error
The U.S. Air Force said today it plans to rescind a disputed $354 million contract for a light air support plane and open an investigation into the award, saying it was not satisfied with documentation supporting the decision.
Chardon shooter chose victims randomly
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) -- The teenager arrested in an Ohio school shooting that killed three students didn't know his victims and chose them randomly, a prosecutor said Tuesday as the young man appeared in juvenile court.
Hagan proposes increase to Ohio tax on natural gas, oil exploration
Hagan proposes increase to Ohio tax on natural gas, oil exploration
Ohioan brings Mayberry to life by impersonating Barney Fife
Ohioan brings Mayberry to life by impersonating Barney Fife
7 accused of bilking $375M from Medicare, Medicaid
7 accused of bilking $375M from Medicare, Medicaid DALLAS (AP) — The owner of a Texas medical
Smart Choice food program in March at Niles church
Smart Choice food program in March at Niles church
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,777
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,777 By The Associated Press As of today, at least 1,777
Painkiller prescriptions drop in some Ohio counties
Painkiller prescriptions drop in some Ohio counties
Police find body of missing SC hospitality exec
Police find body of missing SC hospitality exec COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The president of South
Stockton aims to avoid being biggest bankrupt city
Stockton aims to avoid being biggest bankrupt city STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — The Stockton City
Pa. vet's name can be fixed because of cracked panel
Pa. vet's name can be fixed because of cracked panel
Lug nuts too tight on Pa. transit bus that lost its wheels
Lug nuts too tight on Pa. transit bus that lost its wheels
Microsoft's future riding on Windows 8
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft is scrambling to preserve what's left of its kingdom.
Sen. Brown urges action to save postal service jobs
Sen. Brown urges action to save postal service jobs WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a
Woman's body pulled from the Monongahela River in Pa.
Woman's body pulled from the Monongahela River in Pa.
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett's welfare cuts draw anger from Dems
Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett's welfare cuts draw anger from Dems
Classes to resume fully Friday at Chardon High School after shooting
Classes to resume fully Friday at Chardon High School after shooting
Shepherd of the Valley-Poland cancels card game set for Wednesday
Shepherd of the Valley-Poland cancels card game set for Wednesday
2 men get long prison terms for Belleria Pizza robbery in 2009
2 men get long prison terms for Belleria Pizza robbery in 2009
AP sources: Israel would not warn US on Iran strike
AP sources: Israel would not warn US on Iran strike
Calif. school shaken over 10-year-old girl's death
Calif. school shaken over 10-year-old girl's death
New report updates natural gas and oil-related job figures for Ohio
New report updates natural gas and oil-related job figures for Ohio
Annual spring cleanup at Forest Lawn Memorial Park begins March 13
Annual spring cleanup at Forest Lawn Memorial Park begins March 13
Ohio utility seeks fee increase for service switch
Ohio utility seeks fee increase for service switch
Authorities say second victim has died from Chardon wounds
Authorities say second victim has died from Chardon wounds
REUNIONS
The deadline is March 15 to buy tickets for Campbell Memorial High School All Alumni Time Warp
Pool for Paws tourney will benefit animals
Pool for Paws tourney will benefit animals SHARON, PA. Blackie’s Billiards, 118 Vine Ave., will
Perry earns Horizon League honors
Perry, Youngstown State’s dynamic sophomore guard, was named to the All-Horizon League’s first team Monday, becoming the first Penguin sophomore to earn that honor.
Murder conviction upheld
The 11th District Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Eugene Henderson, 28, of Warren, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2010 for killing Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26, in 2009.
Area school chiefs assess plans after Chardon tragedy
School crisis plans and safety precautions are in place, but Mahoning Valley superintendents say building relationships with students is the best way to guard against a Chardon-like tragedy.
Police probe break-in at office of Rep. Ryan
Staff report WARREN Police are investigating the Sunday break-in of the office building housing
Fire investigation
Fire investigation NEW CASTLE, Pa. Officials announced Monday that they are investigating the
GRACIOUS GIVERS
Watson Elementary School teachers took pies in the face to show solidarity with students who raised money to fight cancer.
Boardman rebounds, ousts Louisville
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com ALLIANCE This has been Season Adversity for the Boardman High
Pavlik declines Sigmon bout, eyes March 17
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kelly Pavlik will make his ring return sooner than
YSU fraternity gets 15-year suspension
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A Youngstown State University fraternity is
Defense dominant as Lowellville holds off Reserve
The Division IV boys basketball tournament kicked off in dramatic fashion Monday night, as Lowellville defeated Western Reserve 29-26 at Struthers Fieldhouse.
Romney, Santorum snipe on eve of Michigan primary
Associated Press LIVONIA, Mich. On the eve of a Michigan showdown, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum
chardon shootings Teen had violence in life from start
By Rachel Dissell Plain Dealer CHARDON It appears that T.J. Lane had violence in his life
Protect Afghan women
Opinion: Fawzia Koofi, the 19th of her father’s 23 children by seven wives, was put outside to die after she
President is changing his tune
Opinion: President is changing his tune I just heard the president re- gurgitate the argument that it isn’t
Separate shootings on South Side leave woman dead, 16-year-old boy wounded
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two people were shot in the city Sunday
Notable quotes from the 84th annual Academy Awards presented Sunday night in Los Angeles:
Notable quotes from the 84th annual Academy Awards presented Sunday night in Los Angeles: v Never
Religious liberty is sacred
Opinion: By Jay Sekulow McClatchy-Tribune VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. President Obama’s mandate and so-called
oddly enough
oddly enough Pittsburgh board apologizes for school experiment PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh
BELIEVE IT, ACHIEVE IT
Improved attitude, easier schedule rejuvenate Fitch hoops By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.32 —.23 Avalon
Exterran gets state tax credit for Youngstown plant
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Tax Credit Authority has approved a seven-
Buyer beware
An ad online at Craigslist.org Dec. 16 said: “Property needs some repairs, so get your paint brush, mop and gardening tools and bring back the old glory days of this fine home.”
Members selected for Obama campaign
Among the 35 people selected as national chairmen and chairwomen for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign are major-league politicians, two actors, former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and a retired Warren state employee.
“It’s one thing for the children to listen, but when they’re actually involved in
“It’s one thing for the children to listen, but when they’re actually involved in doing it, the
newsmakers
newsmakers Crystal helps improve Oscar viewership NEW YORK The return of Billy Crystal helped
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2012. There are 307 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Actor Charles Durning is 89. Actor Gavin MacLeod (“The Love Boat,” “The Mary Tyler
Tax credit OK’d for Korff Holdings
Tax credit OK’d for Korff Holdings SALEM The Ohio Tax Credit Authority on Monday approved a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Neighborhood Charter Review Committee, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Main
Szorady earns 1,000th in LaBrae blowout
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com HOWLAND Matt Szorady had just stolen a pass in the
Noreen: I want to coach in NHL someday
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN The youngest coach in USHL history has big dreams
Mooney’s McWilson picks Nebraska; WGH’s Powell opts for MSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Monday was a big day for the Big Ten as Nebraska and Michigan
Sebring schools chief to retire at end of 2011-12
Staff report sebring After 13 years at the helm of Sebring schools, Howard Friend will retire at
FIRE AND RAIN
Trumbull County native Dave Blaney leads Daytona 500 when fiery crash halts race
Farrell standoff ends in surrender
Staff report Farrell, pa. A two-hour standoff Monday ended with a 17-year-old suspect, who
Man charged with assault on police dog
What started out as a routine traffic stop along Interstate 680 ended with a man being charged with assault on a police dog, and drug abuse and missing one pant leg.
bed tax Hotel owners fear an increase
By Karl Henkel and Peter H. MILLIKEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Area hotel owners are
E. Palestine rolls over Columbiana; United is ousted
By Lowell spencer sports@vindy.com SALEM The East Palestine High boys basketball team wasted
Israelis won’t warn US of attack on Iran
Israelis won’t warn US of attack on Iran WASHINGTON Israeli officials say they won’t warn the
Casualties mount throughout Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT A Syrian activist group reported Monday that 144 people have been killed
Jackets’ Nash stays put at deadline
Associated Press The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks added some reinforcements for a
Department’s efforts touted
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees shared a letter touting the
Detroit automakers race to keep up with sales
Associated Press DETROIT Auto sales are growing so fast that Detroit can barely keep up. Three
Mount Union’s Jacubec named OAC’s freshman of the year
Staff report ALLIANCE Mount Union’s Nate Jacubec has been named Ohio Athletic Conference
Oscar winner has his say
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The world should plan on hearing a lot more from Jean Dujardin, the
Obama makes gains among female voters
Associated Press Washington It’s looking like President Barack Obama may be back in the good
Fashion show will spotlight American girls all dolled up
YOUNGSTOWN American Girl Fashion Show events are scheduled for April 28 and 29 at Stambaugh
Report: Authorities foil plot to kill Putin
Associated Press MOSCOW Security forces have foiled a Chechen-linked plot to assassinate Prime
Playhouse adds ‘Romeo’ show after cancellations
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present an additional performance of
Crunch time for consolidation of city, county health agencies
Editorial: In January, we used the words “no brainer” to define the issue before the governing body of the
Attack advertisements work
Opinion: By Drew Westen Los Angeles Times In poll after poll, Americans say they don’t like negative
Swiss come up with satellite to collect junk in outer space
Opinion: The (Charleston) Post and Courier: Great things have been achieved in 55 years of space exploration.
Billy Gardell is a big reason why ‘Mike & Molly’ is a hit A HEAVY HERO
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It’s a birthday for Mike Biggs, the
Roads to close
Roads to close Youngstown Mill Creek MetroParks will close several roads on March 4 for the
State money to be used to assess 2 sites
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board released nearly $600,000
Students get practical advice at YSU Business Career Week
By Chelsea Miller cmiller@vindy.com Youngstown For college students in the business field, the
Non-believers have rights
Opinion: By Rev. BARRY W. LYNN McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Imagine if you went to work tomorrow and
Berenstain Bears co-creator dies
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Jan Berenstain, who with her husband, Stan, wrote and illustrated
boardman schools Students who need services decrease
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK BOARDMAN The number of students receiving special education services
Youngstown State university men’s basketball | More news and notes
Reserve reservations: Youngstown State’s two biggest weaknesses heading into the Horizon League
Seger’s 15 points lead Warren JFK
By Jon moffett sports@vindy.com Every coach knows that it takes all 32 minutes to win a high
Santorum holds lead in Ohio poll
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS With a week left before Ohio’s presidential primary,
OPEA ignored Ohio law, Patriot, Warren plant claim
Patriot Water Treatment LLC and Warren’s waste-water treatment plant on Monday snapped back at claims made by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, claiming the agency knowingly ignored Ohio law when it issued permits involving Patriot and Warren in 2010.
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