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Saturday, March 31 (89 stories)
Pavlik returns with second-round KO
Pavlik returns with second-round KO Staff report SAN ANTONIO Kelly Pavlik’s return to the ring
All clear at Austintown Wal-mart
All clear at Austintown Wal-mart Austintown police said someone called in a bomb threat at the
What’s clearing out Austintown’s Wal-mart?
What’s clearing out Austintown’s Wal-mart? The Austintown Wal-mart is being evacuated, township
Women of Color Expo honors and empowers women
Women of Color Expo honors and empowers women YOUNGSTOWN More than 100 women of all ages came
Pet Expo brings home the needs of furry friends
Pet Expo brings home the needs of furry friends NILES If there is an overriding theme of this
More changes and more tests await Ohio students
More changes and more tests await Ohio students BOARDMAN Students will take more tests and it
Marcellus shale means money for western Pa. land owners
Marcellus shale means money for western Pa. land owners LAWRENCE COUNTY, PA. Rich and Shirley
Block watchers stay alert but don’t challenge troublemakers
Block watchers stay alert but don’t challenge troublemakers WARREN The president of a
Egg hunt and fun draws families to Wick Recreation Area
YOUNGSTOWN Gray skies and chilly temperatures didn’t stop families from filling the Wick
UPDATE: Mega tickets sold in Boardman, Niles match 5 of 6 numbers, worth $250K each
UPDATE: Mega tickets sold in Boardman, Niles match 5 of 6 numbers, worth $250K each Associated
Toro-Bisker rite will be May 27 at Ali Baba Grotto
The parents of Melissa Toro of Boardman are announcing her engagement and coming marriage to Mathew Bisker, also of Boardman.
Gavala-Bunevich May 19 wedding plans announced
CANFIELD Christina M. Gavala and Jared D. Bunevich of Canfield are announcing their engagement and
Pecchia-McNeely rites planned at Old North Church
BOARDMAN Mark and Karen Pecchia of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
First Night panel elects new officers
First Night panel elects new officers YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngstown elected new officers at
American Girl Fashion Show should excite your little dolls
YOUNGSTOWN Local girls, their friends and families are invited to experience the American Girl
Winning ticket sold in Maryland
An official with the Maryland lottery says a record $640 million winning lottery ticket has been sold in Maryland, and there could be others nationwide.
Ruling drains 25 jobs from Patriot Water
Andrew Blocksom says next week he will give two-week notices to his 25 employees at Patriot Water Treatment LLC.
A fun, final night
Trumbull boys and girls all-star teams pick up a sweep at the Frank Bubba Classic By John Bassetti
District seeks to strengthen standards at high schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The proposed update to the city schools
Panel discusses changes to charter
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those attending a city charter-review
Working toward the Tour
East Palestine native Alex Casi goes for a LPGA card By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Tony
Public must sign in at CSB meetings
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County judge has refused to order Trumbull
Chaney graduate Cavanaugh is pleased to be back
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Youngstown The first question posed by a St. Christine
Leader at air base calls on community to fight cuts
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA The federal budget that proposes reductions in
Williams loses to Lundy at Foxwoods
NABF lightweight champ survives knockdown Staff report MASHANTUCKET, CONN. Late in the first
Trial in shooting ends with hung jury
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A hung jury resulted in a mistrial for Earl Charity III on charges of
Students calculate costs at contest
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Civil and construction-engineering technology
Ohio State is two wins away from first national championship in 52 years
Ohio State is two wins away from first national championship in 52 years Associated Press NEW
The choir at Girard First United Methodist Church is preparing a cantata for Palm Sunday
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard A blend of choral music and narrative will
Hoodies with a Purpose
Many who attended the Hoodies with a Purpose rally Friday, most wearing hooded sweat shirts, say they want swifter justice in the Feb. 26 slaying of Trayvon Martin in Florida.
Memorials for Martin set Sunday in Warren
Staff report WARREN Friends of the four people who died in a house fire March 3 in Warren are
Obama could be in bind in campaign over gay marriage
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine President Barack Obama could be caught in an election-year
Crosby’s 4 points trigger triumph
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. A swollen nose couldn’t stop Sidney Crosby from enjoying a four-
Lawsuit claims charges were in retaliation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A civil lawsuit alleges city police filed
Air Force debated 9/11 remains disposal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Newly released Pentagon documents show that U.S. Air Force officers
UK political crisis
UK political crisis LONDON Fuel pumps are running dry. Tempers are running high. And Britain’s
Gamblers extend Phantoms’ skid
Staff report GREEN BAY, WIS. The Youngstown Phantoms’ season-long struggles on the power play
Palm Sunday | Special events
Special presentations are planned at area churches and include: Canfield Christian Church, 123 S.
Kyrie Irving injured as Cavs routed by Bucks
Associated Press CLEVELAND The news was all good for the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The
Recycling event
Recycling event BOARDMAN Mahoning County Recycling Division will sponsor the Green Idol Earth
Election reform debate rages
Opinion: COLUMBUS Politicians could make it a lot easier for Ohioans to participate in elections, if they
birthdays
birthdays Actor Richard Chamberlain is 78. Actress Shirley Jones is 78. Musician Herb Alpert is
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up indictments on the following people this week. Harry
mahoning valley | Easter egg hunts today
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: mahoning
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 5 u9 6 2 vA 9 4 wJ 8 7 3 The
Pope’s visit to Cuba a mixed bag
Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Cuba will not produce much change, but everybody — the Pope, the Cuban
Holy Week services set at St. Columba
Staff report youngstown St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., has announced its schedule of
the artist
the artist Ray Simon Artist Ray Simon of Youngs-town is nationally known for his works featuring
‘CRUCIFIXION’
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Ray Simon’s “The Crucifixion” painting will
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen J. Lettau, 27, of 5275 Pine Tree Lane No. 3,
newsmakers
newsmakers Jerry Lee Lewis weds for seventh time NATCHEZ, Miss. Jerry Lee Lewis has wed for
CNX Gas to lease space in Leetonia
The Columbiana County Port Authority has approved a lease agreement with CNX Gas Co. LLC, operators of Consol Energy, for an office space in Leetonia.
Kentucky, Louisville end rhetoric, and tip it off
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Kentucky coach John Calipari likes to say there are no rivalry
Fund mental health care
Opinion: The Cullman (Ala.) Times: Mental health care is a growing concern and need among many Alabamians,
Butler holds on to defeat YSU
Staff report NILES Butler scored three runs to break a tie in the sixth inning and held on late
US president acts to repair relationship with Pakistan
Editorial: There’s no denying the fact that having Pakistan as a friend rather than an enemy makes it easier
Scripture reveals God’s promises
We see many references in Scripture that speak to us concerning God’s promises of provision. He
US complains to Russia about envoy’s treatment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration has complained to Russia about harassment
Jump in consumer spending brightens outlook
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumers boosted their spending in February by the most in
Oosthuizen, Davis share lead at Houston
Associated Press HUMBLE, Texas Brian Davis changed his life last year, and he’s finally seeing
Former FBI agent arraigned on domestic violence charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former FBI agent and Youngstown
Valley residents not immune to lottery fever
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Someone, somewhere might be a half-billion
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.29 —0.06 Avalon
Friday around the NFL
Saints coaches begin appeals The agent for the Saints’ Joe Vitt says his client has decided to
Indians blow late lead vs. Reds; Pirates tie
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Todd Frazier, Juan Francisco and Ryan LaMarre homered in a
Community service
Community service youngstown Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Youngstown and Vicinity
Lawsuit seeks to close Austintown bar
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains is
Americans bet $1.5B on Mega win
Associated Press CHICAGO Across the country, Americans plunked down an estimated $1.5 billion
313 sentenced to death in Ohio since ’81
Associated Press COLUMBUS An annual report on Ohio’s capital punishment system says 313
Fame eluded Swervedriver, but fans can’t forget group
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Selling out was never a consideration for ’90s U.K. act
voices of faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Which religious pilgrimage is best? Pastor Emeritus Raymond Davis Jr.,
“kids’ choice awards 2012” (8 p.m., nickelodeon): Break out the green slime.
“kids’ choice awards 2012” (8 p.m., nickelodeon): Break out the green slime. It’s time for “Kids’
Who is the dullest of them all?
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Daft, dazzling in design but straining ever so hard to be
Female jockey Sutherland will make history at Dubai today
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Chantal Sutherland will make history today as the
palm sunday and holy week observances
The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of
Surplus food
Surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, (formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery) food
Apple pledge likely to boost China wages
Apple pledge likely to boost China wages BEIJING Consumers probably won’t have to pay more for
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps. Paul Ryan,
stock market Best 1st quarter since 1998
Associated Press NEW YORK The bulls weren’t bullish enough. The stock market just had its best
Measure would tax brine-recycling facilities
State Rep. Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, has introduced legislation that would tax fracking wastewater- recycling operations to offset infrastructure wear-and-tear from the oil and gas industry.
Wendy’s: Our beef is ‘slime’-free
Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio The Wendy’s Co. ran full-page advertisements in eight major
long odds
long odds Being shot to death in U.S.: 1 in 315 Getting struck by lightning in your lifetime: 1
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.:
NASCAR changes All-Star race
NASCAR Wire Service Another year, another format for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. Sprint
Friday, March 30 (124 stories)
Jennings leads Bucks past Cavaliers, 121-84
Jennings leads Bucks past Cavaliers, 121-84 CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Jennings scored 28 points and
Penguins snap skid
Penguins snap skid BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sore nose and all, Sidney Crosby had a goal and three
Cavs routed by Milwaukee
Cavs routed by Milwaukee CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Jennings scored 28 points and the Milwaukee
Plane and personnel cuts at air base not certain
Plane and personnel cuts at air base not certain VIENNA The federal budget that proposes
Hoodies rally seeks justice for Trayvon Martin
Hoodies rally seeks justice for Trayvon Martin YOUNGSTOWN Many who attended the Hoodies with a
Federal judge strikes down parts of Wis. union law
Federal judge strikes down parts of Wis. union law MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has upheld
'Mega Millions Mania' sweeps valley
Traffic was steady Friday at Millionaire Express near the corner of South Avenue and Mathews Road in Boardman as people waited to get a ticket for the Mega Millions jackpot.
Salem library schedules census research program
Salem library schedules census research program salem Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St.,
7 Pa. municipalities sue the state over new Marcellus Shale law
7 Pa. municipalities sue the state over new Marcellus Shale law
On the run, bin Laden lived in 5 houses
On the run, bin Laden lived in 5 houses ISLAMABAD (AP) — Osama bin Laden lived in five safe houses
Mega-long odds for winning record jackpot
Mega-long odds for winning record jackpot OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A world-record $540 million Mega
News anchor returning after televised dog bite
News anchor returning after televised dog bite DENVER (AP) — A Denver television news anchor who
Recall election ordered for Wis. Gov. Scott Walker
Recall election ordered for Wis. Gov. Scott Walker MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A recall election has been
Motorist dressed as Batman escapes ticket in Md.
Motorist dressed as Batman escapes ticket in Md. ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland pulled
Gerberry would tax fracking wastewater recycling operations
Gerberry would tax fracking wastewater recycling operations COLUMBUS State Rep. Ronald V.
Judge rules against Patriot in OEPA dispute
Judge rules against Patriot in OEPA dispute WARREN Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas Judge
Army Reserve reprimands soldier who backed Paul
Army Reserve reprimands soldier who backed Paul IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Army Reserve has
Conn. woman gets 8 years for $6 million bank fraud
Conn. woman gets 8 years for $6 million bank fraud BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Naugatuck woman has
Firefighters race to contain Colorado wildfire
Firefighters race to contain Colorado wildfire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Federal fire crews are racing
Family: Dementia led to Pa. couple murder-suicide
Family: Dementia led to Pa. couple murder-suicide TREXLERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An elderly Pennsylvania
Police: Man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend
Police: Man fatally stabbed pregnant girlfriend YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man fatally stabbed
‘Ticked Off’ author cancels appearance
‘Ticked Off’ author cancels appearance NILES Janet L. DeCesare, author of “Ticked Off,” is
It’s time to meet on links for Charity Golf Scramble
HUBBARD Heart Reach Ministries will sponsor its 21st annual four-person Charity Golf Scramble on
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will have its annual
Stitchers plan annual Quilters’ Day Out
WARREN Ohio Star Quilters of Warren are planning their 25th annual Quilters’ Day Out May 2 at
Macejko fired Ally without mayor’s consent
City Prosecutor Jay Macejko never discussed disciplining or firing his assistant prosecutor, Bassil Ally, with then-Mayor Jay Williams before Macejko fired Ally, he said in a deposition released Thursday.
JetBlue’s ‘hero’ hails from Valley
Staff/wire reports SALEM The JetBlue Airways first officer who regained control of a flight to
TEAM UNITY
Coach Thad Matta’s blowup at February practice inspired young Ohio State team to evaluate where it was headed
EGCC, Warren offer free training for shale jobs
The growing shale industry has spurred a new job-training program for Mahoning Valley residents.
Covelli food-vendor deal finalized
The city board of control finalized deals to change the city-owned Covelli Centre’s food-and-beverage vendor April 17.
Jurors in Agee case will see guns
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Judge Maureen Sweeney of Mahoning County
Williams and Pavlik face big weekend fights
Nearly seven years after his first professional fight, “Dangerous” Dannie Williams is on the brink of the big time.
Ursuline graduate Tom Manning busy with Toledo football program
Youngstown’s Tom Manning recently began his first full week of spring drills as the offensive line coach for the University of Toledo football program.
Principal is finalist for award
It takes under- standing from dedicated people to help a child learn.
Benefit set at Flaming Ice Cube
In an area known more for its cheesy, meat-topped pizzas than vegan cuisine, one business owner has managed to thrive and expand.
ACTION demands answers from leaders
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown State and local leaders were placed on
Valley attorneys aid in Chardon suspect’s case
Staff report CHARDON The 17-year-old charged in the shooting deaths of three Chardon High School
Cosmetology students earn money, experience
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Junior students in the cosmetology program at the Mahoning
St. Christine students host Mini-Relay for Life event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the Relay for Life, volunteers gain sponsorships to
Lynn Kirk students enjoy spring carnival
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The carnival came to town early for Lynn Kirk Elementary, as
Austintown briefs
Drennan to speak in Valley Bruce Drennan from All Bets Are Off on Sports Time Ohio will be the
Career center students earn medals at competition
Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Event offers a taste of White House Fruit Farm
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The weather did its part March 17-18 as White House Fruit
First-graders give special people a KISS
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Parents, relatives and friends of Stadium Drive first-graders
Feb. 25
Feb. 25 Theft: A $2,560, 65-inch plasma TV was stolen from HH Gregg, 441 Boardman-Poland Road.
Trustees reappoint fiscal officer
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A former township employee will fill the fiscal-officer
Local dancers excel at New York competition
Dancers from Stage Left Theater Arts Academy in Canfield recently competed at Onstage New York dance
Boardman track girls begin season with a win
The Boardman girls outdoor track team opened its 2012 outdoor season with an 88-49 convincing win
CHC students have fun in the sun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With Mother Nature providing sun and warm weather on March
CHC students welcome guest readers
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School entertained
OSU Extension offers gardening training
OSU Extension is offering training beginning April 11 for gardeners who want to increase their
Canfield men’s golf league seeks members
The Canfield Men’s Golf League is looking for new members for the 2012 season that opens on April 25
Small business expo celebrates Austintown
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown residents lent their support to the Main Street
Dobbins students focus on health and nutrition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary fourth-graders at were treated to a jam-packed
Dobbins students eat their way through the rainbow
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The lunches at Poland Schools March 19-23 spanned the colors of
North Elementary students enjoy mime time
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Tom Johnson didn’t have to use any words at all to earn some big
Rotary presidents attend state seminar
Four Rotary clubs were represented recently at the All-Ohio Rotary Presidents-Elect Training Seminar
Rotary presidents attend seminar
Four Rotary clubs were represented recently at the All-Ohio Rotary Presidents-Elect Training Seminar
The beat goes on at Dobbins Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As they practiced and prepared for their performance at Dobbins
Canfield sport briefs
Neighbors needs your spring sports news The spring sports season has begun. Whether it’s on the
Canfield bands earn superior ratings
The Canfield High School Concert and Symphonic Bands both received Superior ratings for their
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 30, the 90th day of 2012. There are 276 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Victim of Struthers blast dies
Staff report struthers Mayor Terry Stocker called it a sad day for the community after hearing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.35 .07 Avalon
US faces threat from drones
Opinion: By John Villasenor Los Angeles Times President Obama signed a sweeping aviation bill in February
High court’s options on health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The arguments are done, and the case has been submitted, as Chief
Mahoning officials OK 911 agreement
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners approved a
Economy grew 3 percent in final quarter of 2011
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 3 percent in the final
Chamber says it aided creation of 3,000 jobs
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber said its
YEC provides opportunity
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Jos Delapaz and Karen Leal are the first
Consumers’ counsel takes on big job under trying conditions
Editorial: Over a period of seven years, the Office of Consumers’ Counsel under Janine Migden-Ostrander spent
Boardman police note rise in scams
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township police said they’ve seen an uptick
mahoning valley Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: mahoning
Today’s entertaiment picks:
Today’s entertaiment picks: v Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, 7 p.m.: The circus
Oakland’s Cespedes hits homer in win over Seattle
Associated Press TOKYO Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes hit his first major league home run to
Ex-agent arrested, charged with assaulting her father
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 46-year-old woman, who police listed as a former FBI agent, has been
More autism reported, likely from better testing
Associated Press ATLANTA One child out of 88 in the U.S. is believed to have autism or a
oddly enough
oddly enough 6-legged Swiss calf uncowed by disability GENEVA A six-legged calf has defied
Police probe two robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating two
US Bank to close Valley locations
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Bancorp’s Mahoning Valley presence ends one week from today at 2
Lottery goes online
Lottery goes online SPRINGFIELD, Ill. With a record $540 million Mega Millions jackpot in play,
ODNR to release shale-production figures Monday
By week’s end, all Utica Shale well drillers will report 2011 production figures to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The facts and figures will provide the first real glimpse at what lies 7,000 feet beneath the ground in Northeast Ohio.
Disclose Act needed
Opinion: Disclose Act needed San Jose Mercury News: The federal Disclose Act is back in play, and none too
Initiative collects signatures
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Backers of one of two medical marijuana initiatives
Katie Couric to guest-host ‘Good Morning America’
Associated Press NEW YORK Katie Couric will be an early riser all next week. ABC announced
YSU’s Perry, Zuiker to transfer
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State men’s basketball players Nate Perry
Cabrera, Pettersson lead at Houston
Associated Press humble, texas Angel Cabrera and Carl Pettersson took advantage of early tee
George H.W. Bush endorses Romney
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In a further closing of Republican ranks, former President George
‘Wrath’ clashes with gods
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers What’s the old saying — “3-D fool me once, shame on you,
‘JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME’
‘JEFF, WHO LIVES AT HOME’ Grade: A Credits: Directed by Mark and Jay Duplass; cast includes
Boardman briefs
Neighbors needs your spring sports news The spring sports season has begun. Whether it’s on the
Austintown briefs
Celebrate Earth Day The Austintown library is celebrating Earth Day all month. Children of all
Canfield briefs
Drive through dinner set Western Reserve United Methodist Church will host a drive through
Boardman briefs
Spaghetti dinner set tomorrow Good Hope Lutheran Church is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser
Project Mayhem not your typical band concert
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is coming to Youngstown for a show
OSU Extension offers gardening training
OSU Extension is offering training beginning April 11 for gardeners who want to increase their
Postal service has been slipping
Opinion: Postal service has been slipping I’ve been watching the news programs and reading The Vindicator
birthdays
birthdays Actor Warren Beatty is 75. Drummer Graeme Edge of the Moody Blues is 71. Musician Eric
‘Jeff’ filmmakers are on to something
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Jeff, Who Lives at Home” could be just another quirky,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Amanda Dean and Ralph Muldrow, Youngstown, girl, March 28.
4 jailed after tribute to Chardon victim ends with assault
A night that began with a toast to the memory of a murdered Chardon High School friend escalated into a beating of another 19-year-old friend.
Shale training | About the program
Eastern Gateway Community College and the city of Warren have teamed up to provide job training
“csi: NY” (9 P.M., CBS): Guest-star alert: Lee Majors, aka the Six Million Dollar Man,
“csi: NY” (9 P.M., CBS): Guest-star alert: Lee Majors, aka the Six Million Dollar Man, drops in on
Maple Syrup Festival sticks to success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The 35th year of Boardman Park’s Maple Syrup Festival was
Martin earns athletic, academic honors at Walsh
Canfield graduate Molly Martin, a junior at Walsh University, was recently honored with several
Poland briefs
Poland resident earns honors Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Kenzie Ellise Black of
OSU Extension offers Mahoning Valley gardening training
OSU Extension is offering training beginning April 11 for gardeners who want to increase their
Crash kills cyclist
Crash kills cyclist SMITH The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD March 24
New type of fuel station set near I-76
New type of fuel station set near I-76 SEVILLE Clean-energy advocates are announcing the opening
Mandel targets Sen. Brown
Opinion: Josh Mandel, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, has a lot going for him. He’s got a great
Video raises doubts about Florida gunman’s story
Newly released police video of a handcuffed George Zimmerman may be important for what it doesn’t show: No obvious cuts, scrapes, blood or bandages. No clearly broken nose. No plainly visible evidence of a life-and-death struggle with Trayvon Martin.
Best Buy will cut costs, close 50 US stores
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS In order to grow, Best Buy is shrinking. The largest U.S.
Unused paid time totaled $96M in 2010-11
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio paid about $96 million in 2010 and 2011 to retiring or resigning
Pay-to-play fees still under review
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com School-board members continued discussions of pay-to-
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS March 12 Criminal trespassing: Police issued a summons to Anna Miller, 46, of 711
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Group seeks commitment to fix Youngstown schools
Group seeks commitment to fix Youngstown schools Youngstown State and local leaders were placed
Mahoning commissioners OK agreement with AT&T for 911 upgrade
Mahoning commissioners OK agreement with AT&T for 911 upgrade
One of two men burned in Struthers explosion has died
One of two men burned in Struthers explosion has died
Four face charges following kidnapping and assault
Four face charges following kidnapping and assault AUSTINTOWN A night that began with a toast to
Judge allows guns, drug evidence to be admitted in Kevin Agee murder trial
Judge allows guns, drug evidence to be admitted in Kevin Agee murder trial
House rejects conservatives’ deficit-cutting plan
House rejects conservatives’ deficit-cutting plan WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected a budget
Federal judge to rule on Ohio's lethal-injection process
Federal judge to rule on Ohio's lethal-injection process
Hero first officer hails from the Mahoning Valley
Hero first officer hails from the Mahoning Valley The JetBlue Airways first officer who helped re-
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs has special meeting Friday
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs has special meeting Friday
Some residents not warned about Colo. wildfire
Some residents not warned about Colo. wildfire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Some residents in the path of
U.S. Bancorps closing Mahoning Valley locations April 6
U.S. Bancorps closing Mahoning Valley locations April 6
Romney ad strategy gives clues to general election
Romney ad strategy gives clues to general election NEW YORK (AP) — According to Mitt Romney and
OSHP troopers seize mobile meth lab during Stark County traffic stop
OSHP troopers seize mobile meth lab during Stark County traffic stop
Accused Chardon school shooter has Mahoning County lawyers
Accused Chardon school shooter has Mahoning County lawyers The 17-year-old charged in the shooting
Collision kills bicyclist
Collision kills bicyclist SMITH The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that
Education rally tonight at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
Education rally tonight at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
Extradition kept Mont. mom from kids in Bahamas
Extradition kept Mont. mom from kids in Bahamas BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Investigators say they knew
Stranded man survives 10 days on snow; friend dies
Stranded man survives 10 days on snow; friend dies RENO, Nev. (AP) — A 76-year-old Colorado man
US economy grew 3 percent in final quarter of 2011
US economy grew 3 percent in final quarter of 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a
House ready to OK GOP budget, rejects rival plans
House ready to OK GOP budget, rejects rival plans WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to ram
US jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 years
US jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 years WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking
Wildfire dangers prevent Colo. residents’ return
Wildfire dangers prevent Colo. residents’ return CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Displaced residents are
DA: Shooting of knife-wielding resident justified
DA: Shooting of knife-wielding resident justified DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say a
Police: Family bound, man killed in home invasion
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D’Amato-Melnik nuptials planned for this summer
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Parents announce plans for Yankle, Kennedy wedding
Margaret Yankle of Columbiana and Nicholas Kennedy of East Palestine are engaged, their parents
Teachers plan to marry Aug. 4 at bed and breakfast
Jamie Catherine Fiest of Girard and Craig Charles Giesy of Warren are engaged and planning to be
Rachel Stanwood, Tyler Boyle plan to marry in July
COLUMBIANA Jay and Margie Stanwood of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
McCooey-Lowry wedding will be in Indianapolis
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Couple plan May ceremony in Boardman Park
BOARDMAN Linda Bobo of Boardman is announcing the engagement and coming marriage of her son,
Free Ballroom Boogie offered at Kuzman’s
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Decision on Macejko by next week, mayor says
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Testimony continues in Agee trial
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youngstown City council approves $151M budget
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council members approved this year’s
Angling for No. 2
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Public encouraged to use blue for Autism Awareness Month
Mahoning Valley residents are walking and wearing blue to raise awareness about autism in events leading up to April, National Autism Awareness Month.
Court shaves 9 years off prison sentences
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has shaved nine years off the 50-year
In celebration of English
About 3,000 high-school and middle-school students from the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania each read seven books in preparation for the Youngstown State University English Festival.
Healthy Phantoms back on the ice
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two critical home losses at home last weekend have made it all but
Donation provides lab for school
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OSU’s March success due to ‘Sully’
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Struthers officials: Keep pants pulled up
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Former Valley resident, patent holder dies at 88
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com parma A Chaney High School alumnus, who founded the Ohio
Boardman trustees to present budget
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Trumbull officials OK road-use agreement
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Valley home-sales figures for February are mixed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Results of Mahoning Valley home sales and sale prices continued to be
New look at old data
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New director takes over
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Police: Traffic signal is needed
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Minority and women-owned business showcase
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US Marshals seek to apprehend man accused of beating officer
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Mumbai, Miami on list for big weather disasters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Global warming is leading to such severe storms, droughts and heat
Hospital could be liable in shooting
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Ex-Blagojevich aide gets 10 days in jail
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ATHENA NOMINEES
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Els doesn’t feel pressure to win
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oddly enough
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Duo offers musical program
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Workshop targets health-care careers
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Magic Johnson group gets the Dodgers
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NFL coaches, owners expected to address bounties with players
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Romney in mop-up phase of campaign
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Bluegrass banjo legend Earl Scruggs dies at 88
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Selected local stocks
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Losing wears on Cavs PG Irving
Associated Press cleveland Kyrie Irving’s first season in the NBA has been unlike any in his
Cultures clash over Kentucky and Louisville
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. This Bluegrass State rivalry runs deep, and the divide is wide.
‘Covenant marriage’ wrong
Opinion: The Dothan (Ala.) Eagle: Proponents of a “covenant marriage” bill under consideration in the Alabama
‘The Killing’ returns — but will angry fans?
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK When “The Killing” returns for its second
Births
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NEw this week
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birthdays
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Heart clinic for women
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Poll: Obama leads GOP front-runners
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new poll shows President Barack Obama with a slight lead among Ohio
Pittsburgh comic is comfy in Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Make no mistake about it, the life of a comedian isn’t
“the pauly d project” (10:30 p.m., MTV): And you thought you were done with the
“the pauly d project” (10:30 p.m., MTV): And you thought you were done with the “Jersey Shore” gang
Roller Derby girls will wheel into Covelli Centre this season
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MAHONING VALLEY | Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: mahoning
POLICE CALLS
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Panel mulls redistricting
By Caitlin Fitch and Ralph Lewis TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN The city’s charter- review
We’ve exported our future
Opinion: By Venkatesh Narayanamurti Los Angeles Times We all know the United States has a jobs crisis.
Gargle with beer for sore throat
Q. I just read the letter from a reader who had recurrent sinus infections for years. I, too, had
if you go
if you go What: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Dragons” circus show When: 7 p.m. Friday;
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 902 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and assorted
Smash hits, ego wars and a revolving door for singers
OK, Van Halen fans, be honest: Nobody really laments the end of the “Van Hagar” era, do they?
Court reform won’t occur without change in attitude
Editorial: Mahoning County residents ex- pecting a firm commitment from government officials that the archaic
Bypassing diabetes
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) New research gives clear proof
Don’t judge Trayvon killing
Opinion: By Glenn Garvin McClatchy Newspapers I’ve read tens, maybe hundreds, of thousands of words on
Copper stolen
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The King of the BIG CATS
When Alexander Lacey was a child, his two dreams were to continue the family business working with big cats and to tour America in the Greatest Show on Earth.
TODAY
TODAY Pop, Rock, Jazz David Wax Museum, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.
health-care overhaul Court appears split over ideology
Associated Press WASHINGTON Concluding three days of fervent, public disagreement, a Supreme
What to do after you hit jackpot
Associated Press With a half-billion- dollar multistate lottery jackpot up for grabs, plenty of
Saluting Earth Day | PBS programs
Western Reserve PBS (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1) will salute Earth Day — April 22 — with the following TV
‘Best band’ buzz propels Champion native’s band
What a ride 2011 was for Champion native Alex Kandel and her band, Sleeper Agent.
Meyer doesn’t see ‘wow’ factor from Buckeyes’ wide receivers
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Urban Meyer walked into his first Ohio State
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: First Degree, 9
Fla. teen’s case turns into brand, trademark
From the T-shirt and hoodie sales to trademarking slogans such as “Justice for Trayvon” to the pass-the-hat rallies that bring in thousands, the case of an unarmed black teenager killed by a neighborhood- watch volunteer quickly is turning into an Internet-fueled brand.
911 tapes warrant an arrest
Opinion: Pending the outcome of some voice analysis, there is arguably enough evidence in the 911 tapes to
Cruising for a showdown
Opinion: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ali Bokhari, now 39, emigrated from Pakistan in 2000 and eventually settled here
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Don’t bust a sag in Struthers
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Nine years shaved off prison terms in Kaluza shooting
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Youngstown council OKs budget and sets priorities
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Wisconsin signs Maryland QB Danny O’Brien
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DA charges man with 5 murder counts in SF killings
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Copper pipes taken from Boardman pizza shop's air-conditioning unit
Copper pipes taken from Boardman pizza shop's air-conditioning unit
Milton Township firefighters host open house Saturday
Milton Township firefighters host open house Saturday
Teen Straight Talk has musical fundraiser program Saturday
Teen Straight Talk has musical fundraiser program Saturday
Pope urges more church freedom in Cuba
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George H.W. Bush to formally back Romney
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Family says search crews find body of Ark. boy, 4
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Mixed review of Mahoning Valley home sales in February
Mixed review of Mahoning Valley home sales in February
Competency exam for Chardon school shooting suspect
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Gingrich revamps campaign to deny Romney delegates
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Snow plow driver, wife charged in Vt. woman death
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Federal fire crews taking over Colo. wildfire
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JetBlue CEO: captain a ‘consummate professional’
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US. Sen. Brown gets new National Guard assignment
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Former officer pleads guilty to assaulting girls
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Police: Sex offender raped toddler
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Firehouse will be open
Engagement correction An engagement announcement for Katie L. Mraz and Joseph A. Cirelli III
Last call at Sports Grille
The Youngstown Sports Grille’s last day in its South Avenue building is Saturday. “We’ll have a big going-away party with style. We have a lot to be proud of,” said owner Sean Pregibon, pictured here.
Bonanza of a sale at Ponderosa
Only one portion of Ponderosa Park in Goshen sold at a sheriff’s sale Tuesday afternoon, but it fetched more than anticipated.
REPCHIC MURDER TRIAL: Shooting victim’s widow testifies
Jacquelyn Repchic told a Mahoning County jury about her recollections of the day she lost her husband — and her leg — in a shooting on the city’s South Side.
BP’s $331M investment in Trumbull will spur growth in Ohio, leaders say
BP’s $331 million investment in the Mahoning Valley will have a “tremendous impact” on jobs and economic development in Ohio, a company official said.
Off and running
The Poland softball team has many goals for this season, but one in particular stands out.
Attorney cleared in texts dispute
A federal judge did not find Atty. Scott Cochran of Youngstown in contempt of court for releasing to The Vindicator a series of text messages from a religious- discrimination lawsuit that was settled by the city of Youngstown.
YSU gets needed victory
It may have been Youngstown State that had the zip in the Penguins’ 8-4 win over Akron at Eastwood Field on Tuesday.
Cards start season strong
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CORTLAND The Canfield High boys baseball erupted for five runs
Souper Supper
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Buford is Ohio State’s wild card
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Escape adds 5 charges for Hill
Instead of willingly returning to West Virginia to face a theft charge, Charles S. Hill now is looking at five felony charges related to his escape from authorities Monday.
Mount Hope vets cemetery gets new life
The vision of a local minister has given area youths a chance to earn much-needed income and breathed new life into a historic cemetery that had fallen into ruin and neglect.
Pens’ home winning streak ends
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins admit they have a tendency to get so
Clinkscale plea deal: 6 years?
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Benefit set for 2 hurt in explosion
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Two men who were burned in an explosion at the
Lower unemployment rate has a downside
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“The Godfather,” one of Hollywood’s landmark films, marked its 40th anniversary
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Ohio Heroin abuse worsens; first-time users younger
Associated Press COLUMBUS Heroin is so prevalent in Ohio it is “falling out of the sky,”
Agenda Thursday
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Memorial service to commemorate King
Staff report Youngstown The Baptist Pastors’ Council of Youngstown and Vicinity will commemorate
campbell Paving project to begin
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Jazz fest features Dresel
Staff report Boardman The 12th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will be 7 p.m. Monday in
Selected local stocks
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Rescue Mission gets a new director
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Microsoft co-founder falls victim to ID theft
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Even the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft isn’t immune to
spaghetti dinner
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Trumbull officials plan to OK drilling pact
Trumbull County commissioners plan to approve a road-use and management agreement today that the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office will use for the first time later this month.
A souper cause
An annual fundraising event at Austintown Fitch High School is more important each year than its last as the number of residents in need of assistance continues to rise.
4 new permits for wells in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued four new permits
Ohio panel to rule against Patriot facility
The Environmental Review Appeals Commission today will issue a ruling against Warren-based Patriot Water Treatment LLC, shifting the lengthy legal battle back to Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Easter-basket cupcakes add a special touch
Family Features Go beyond store-bought marshmallow chicks and chocolate rabbits this year. Perfect
Parents of slain teen go to Capitol Hill
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Rosy outlook hangs on for many
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans are holding onto a rosier view of the U.S. economy as they
Congress sends startup bill to Obama
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North Korea is on the verge of taking another step backward
Editorial: It’s probably asking too much of a young man thrust into leadership of his nation by his father’s
Passengers subdue screaming JetBlue captain
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Passengers onboard a JetBlue flight bound for Las Vegas on Tuesday
Failure to appear in petty-theft case
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Cavs drop fourth straight game
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA As Rod Thorn waited outside Cleveland’s locker room for coach
Syria accepts peace plan, but violence continues
Associated Press QAA, Lebanon Syria accepted a cease-fire drawn up by U.N. envoy Kofi Annan on
Yankee Lake Wine Co. Quality juice results as fruits of their labor
This valley is blessed with a lot of strong connections to European cultural and family traditions.
‘War on women’ is a canard
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL Heritage Foundation America is in the midst of a gravely serious debate
Afghan women in harm’s way
Opinion: What will happen to Afghan women? As the United States winds down its presence in Afghanistan and
There could be more to the story
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birthdays
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Exotic-animal owners decry bill
MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Evelyn Shaw has owned a cougar for more than 15 years.
April movies include a few keepers
By Rafer Guzman Newsday With April coming up, we’re heading into the pre-summer movie months, or
Youngstown schools Board eyes cost-cutting options
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Closing buildings, cutting all overtime and
Hit list
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“Whitechapel” (10 p.m., BBC): The gripping crime drama, “Whitechapel”
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GOP out to silence women
Opinion: By Rep. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS Baltimore Sun Rush Limbaugh’s recent, despicable three-day attack
Schaff speaker discusses Social Gospel, justice
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The Rev. Dr. Gary Dorrien approached his
Smith, Beverly lift Red teams to wins
By LOWELL SPENCER sports@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County basketball fans were seeing a lot
Time to eat
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Don’t dress like a hoodlum
Opinion: It is not often that I agree with Geraldo Rivera, but recently he said something very practical and
Romney: Obama cozies up to Kremlin
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“I carry in my heart the just aspirations and legitimate desires of all Cubans, wherever they
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Creedence Clearwater ... revisited
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The rise and fall of Creedence Clearwater Revival could
Court signals trouble for health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The fate of President Barack Obama’s health- care overhaul was cast
Blueberries
Family Features How do you get more of nature’s antioxidant superfruit into your daily diet?
Tuesday, March 27 (88 stories)
Newton Falls man charged with pandering material involving minors
Newton Falls man charged with pandering material involving minors Warren A Newton Falls man is
Ruling to go against Patriot Water Treatment
Ruling to go against Patriot Water Treatment By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN The
Youngstown schools face tough financial choices
Youngstown schools face tough financial choices By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Souper Supper is Wednesday at Fitch
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Bicyclists warned to steer clear of ND’s oil patch
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Mahoning prosecutor recommends 6-year prison term for man charged in 3 murders
Mahoning prosecutor recommends 6-year prison term for man charged in 3 murders
Judge: No contempt in release of documents in Bassil Ally case
Judge: No contempt in release of documents in the Bassil Ally case
Fugitive charged with five felonies related to his fleeing
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Funeral for the Rev. Al Sharpton’s mom draws crowd
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US Supreme Court denies ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ appeal
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Obama uncle admits facts in drunken driving case
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Boat sinks, Texas man survives 30 hours in Gulf
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Freight train derails, catches fire in NE Indiana
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Summer wedding for Katie Mraz, Joseph Cirelli
Robert and Barbara Mraz of Austintown and Kathleen M. Cirelli of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their children, Katie Lynn Mraz of Austintown, and Joseph A. Cirelli III of Beaver Falls, Pa. Mr. Cirelli also is the son of the late Joseph A. Cirelli Jr.
Lower death risk seen with heart bypass surgery
Lower death risk seen with heart bypass surgery CHICAGO (AP) — Older patients with clogged heart
Police ID girl killed in Philly store crash
Police ID girl killed in Philly store crash PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say the young girl
Valley’s unemployment rate drops nearly 2 percent
Valley’s unemployment rate drops nearly 2 percent YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment
Cops: Slaying suspect arrested near Pittsburgh
Cops: Slaying suspect arrested near Pittsburgh EDGEWOOD, Pa. (AP) — A man wanted in the killing of
Warren man arrested in North Jackson
Warren man arrested in North Jackson North Jackson Jackson Township police arrested a Warren man
NASA launches suborbital rockets from Virginia
NASA launches suborbital rockets from Virginia ATLANTIC, Va. (AP) — After several delays, NASA has
NYC co-op plans vote on Israeli product boycott
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Body ID sought in blast at Ga. ‘Chicken Man’ home
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Psychiatrist says vet didn’t intend to kill 2
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BP confirms 85,000-acre Trumbull County gas lease deal
BP confirms 85,000-acre Trumbull County gas lease deal
Miss LuBonovic, Jason Hazen to marry in June
POLAND John and Mary LuBonovic of Poland are announcing the engagement and plans for a summer
June 9 chosen for Baragona- Mientkiewicz rite
NILES Tessa Baragona and Steven Mientkiewicz, along with their parents, are announcing their
Danielle Hubbell to be bride of Joseph Anthony
NEW CASTLE, PA Danielle Hubbell and Joseph Anthony, both of New Castle, are announcing their
Parents announce plans for Doinoff, Slipski wedding
The engagement and coming marriage of Cassandra Marie Doinoff of North Lima and John Richard Slipski
REUNIONS
East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet at noon Friday at Johnny’s Restaurant in
Dinner fundraiser to help cancer sufferer
Dinner fundraiser to help cancer sufferer GIRARD Friends and family members have scheduled B’s
BP Trumbull leases may total $331M
More than 1,000 Trumbull County landowners voted in favor of the state’s largest single-county oil and gas lease Monday night, which, if executed, will pump more than $331 million into the local economy.
City to target priorities in $151M budget
A $1.67 million carryover from 2011 and an expected 2-percent increase in income-tax collections this year are allowing the city to use more money for demolition and reinstate a small-business-loan program.
YSU has familiar face in unfamiliar place
When Ashen Ward was a sophomore at Cleveland’s Villa Angela-St. Joseph High, he told the football coach he was thinking of trying out.
Niles police seek 2 in vandalism spree
Police are looking for two men who went on an early-morning rampage Monday with a John Deere Tractor Shovel, using the large machine to vandalize a house and construction trailers.
Mahoning officials hear case for court consolidation
The path to consolidation of Mahoning County’s lower courts can begin with easily agreed- upon small steps, according to a consultant who studied the matter for the county bar association.
Diamond domination
Pitching in 40-degree weather with a biting wind blowing into his face, Ursuline High pitcher Sam Donko is not exactly sure how he stayed warm.
NYPL all-star game is focus
Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, more affectionately known as the Mid-Summer Classic, is held the second week of July. Even though the Class A New York-Penn League’s version rolls around in the middle of August, plans for its All-Star Game began right as last season ended.
Police arrest suspect in Liberty after 4-hour hunt
The man who led authorities on an hours-long chase began the episode by attempting to run over members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, who responded by firing their weapons at his minivan.
Losing span in February toughened Buckeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Even before the first touch foul or vicious dunk of the season, Thad
Poland board takes no action on pay-to-play
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND School-board members continued discussions of
Mahoning board certifies election tallies
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
Weekend crimes keep Youngstown police busy
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating several weekend
Drill, baby, drill in ANWR
Opinion: By Robert L. EHRLICH Jr. Baltimore Sun Sometimes, it is worth our time to step back, to take the
AGING IN OHIO State needs younger work force
Demographic shifts have left Ohio with one of the oldest work forces in the country and too few younger workers to replace aging baby boomers as they retire.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 27, the 87th day of 2012. There are 279 days left in the year. Associated
Stars lined up to be on Lionel Richie’s new duets album Country roots run deep
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kenny Chesney was so excited about
Public input sought on city charter
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Make Republicans welcome here
Opinion: Make Republicans welcome here Speaker John Boehner’s com- ment during a recent visit to Mahoning
Quick, witty ‘39 Steps’ hits hilarious heights
IF YOU GO What: “The 39 Steps” Where: Youngstown Playhouse When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and
Youngstown must not allow a replay of scaffolding saga
Editorial: Mayor Charles Sammarone is justifiably cautious about the pledges from the owner of a downtown
Privacy still matters in US
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers The jury has spoken, and everything about the Rutgers
Drilling won’t lower gas prices
Opinion: By Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang McClatchy-Tribune The drill babies are back, touting Exxon-
Pope’s visit to Cuba is tainted
Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI’s three-day visit to Cuba began under a cloud Monday: Human rights groups are
Austintown trustees reappoint fiscal officer
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A former township employee will fill the fiscal-
‘Pink slime’ maker halts some operations
Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas The maker of “pink slime” suspended operations Monday at three
Jennifer Lawrence proved in the 2010 film “Winter’s Bone” that she could play a
Jennifer Lawrence proved in the 2010 film “Winter’s Bone” that she could play a girl with strength,
Brewers beat Indians, Pirates fall to Orioles
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke has a message for Brewers fans
Strauss-Kahn is handed preliminary charges
Associated Press LILLE, France A lawyer for Dominique Strauss-Kahn says the former IMF chief has
Sullinger is AP All-American
Associated Press Kansas forward Thomas Robinson has even more in common with Blake Griffin. Not
Lawyer: Monsignor ‘won’t run’ from church’s sex-abuse crisis
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A high-ranking monsignor on trial in Philadelphia “won’t run” from
On Wall Street, stocks record huge gain
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks leapt to multiyear highs and recorded one of their biggest
Santorum argues own case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum appeared outside the
Gas prices in Ohio rise about 12 cents
Gas prices in Ohio rise about 12 cents columbus Gasoline prices in Ohio have jumped about 12
Bernanke: US job market still weak
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. job market remains weak despite
District will transition to new standards
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman School District, like every
Playground at Girard’s St. Rose named for teacher
For most of the past century, St. Rose Parish and the school associated with it have been staples in the city, leaving their mark on many of the city’s residents.
Teens smoking less in S.D.
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls: It’s encouraging news to see teen smoking rates in South Dakota drop so
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Winfrey talks to jailed mom ORANGEBURG, S.C. Talk-show host and media mogul Oprah
Fla. neighborhood-watch shooting Fight claims, pot put teen’s side on defense
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. The family and supporters of slain Florida teenager Trayvon
Justices move to heart of health-care overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON As demonstrations swirled outside, Supreme Court justices signaled
Speaker aims to inspire teens to make good choices
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE By the time David Kohout of Talk is Cheap Inc.
Senior ’star games set at 3 sites this week
Staff report The Columbiana County All-Star Classic will tipoff a week of basketball showcases for
Frosty night threatens early-budding fruit crops
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Anxious farmers in fruit-growing regions of the Great Lakes,
Baylor, Stanford in Final 4
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Baylor has just two wins to go for 40-0. Tennessee’s future is
Wife defends accused husband
afghanistan slayings Associated Press SEATAC, Wash. The wife of a U.S. soldier accused of
Clarification
Opinion: Clarification A letter that appeared in Monday’s column written by Chuck Johnson regarding
ON THE MOVE
ON THE MOVE Among stocks making moves Monday: Lions Gate Entertainment climbed 4.5 percent after
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway, 11 a.m.
Afghan forces shoot, kill 3 NATO troops
Afghan forces shoot, kill 3 NATO troops kabul Afghan security forces shot and killed three
Monday, March 26 (73 stories)
Poland school board takes no action on pay-to-play
Poland school board takes no action on pay-to-play
Boardman schools to adopt Common Core standards in 2014-15 school year
Boardman schools to adopt Common Core standards in 2014-15 school year
Austintown trustees appoint former employee as fiscal officer
Austintown trustees appoint former employee as fiscal officer
WORTH A LOOK
CARD, BINGO PARTIES St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, will sponsor a super bingo
YMCA to launch pilot women’s fitness class
YMCA to launch pilot women’s fitness class YOUNGSTOWN The YMCA of Youngstown will launch Resume
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Margaret “Marge” Biska THE HONOREE Residence: Formerly of Campbell, now of
Man flees after trying to rob Italian store in Cornersburg
Man flees after trying to rob Italian store in Cornersburg Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are
Boomers strain to gain foothold in new economy
Second in a three-day series By KATE GIAMMARISE The Blade TOLEDO Baby boomers have been a
Resolving flooding in Canfield would cost more than $7.5M
The city will have to spend more than $7 million to stop the flooding issues that have plagued some residents for more than 10 years.
2012 presidential election could take stock market on long and rocky ride
Rick Santorum’s Louisiana triumph reignited his presidential hopes, and now there seems to be little indication that the race for the GOP nomination will end anytime soon.
Bruce Zoldan’s consortium has another horse that will make a Run for the Roses
Bruce Zoldan’s consortium has another horse that will make a Run for the Roses
Lariccias honored for aid to Animal Charity
The prospect of a humane agency’s closing and less help for animals in need made Mary Lariccia unable to sleep one cold midwinter night.
Trumbull prosecutor says cyber sex-abuse skyrockets
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The examples of Trumbull County residents committing sex
Students over 50 flock to college at record pace
Steve Newman never expected to be going back to college in his 50s to train for a new job.
Downtown reflections
There are things we look at every day and often take for granted. Downtown Youngstown could well be one of those things.
Spring splendor already colors Mill Creek Park
A honey bee checks out the flowers on a cherry tree that is in full bloom at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks. The park's flowers have blossomed a month earlier than they would normally because of the unusually warm weather over the past two months, the park's horticulture director said.
Woods gets first PGA win since ’09
Tiger Woods finally brought the buzz back to the very thing that made him famous — winning.
Man flees after trying to rob store in Cornersburg
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a white man about 40 to 45 years old and about 5
Congregants wear ‘hoodies,’ remember Trayvon
Associated Press EATONVILLE, Fla. Wearing hooded sweat shirts similar to the one that Trayvon
Who pays for what in Boardman?
Opinion: Who pays for what in Boardman? Back in April, I believe, the Boardman Township trustees voted to
Park updates to be done by summer’s end
Staff report campbell The city is making improvements at Roosevelt Park and hopes to be
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 26, the 86th day of 2012. There are 280 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Crosby scores again; Pens rebound
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby hadn’t scored at home in four months. One brilliant
Obama implores North Korea to “pursue peace”
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea In a direct challenge to North Korean leaders, President
Ohio gas drilling raises concern over water supply
Associated Press COLUMBUS Drillers hoping to retrieve gas through Utica Shale wells in eastern
Garbage truck strikes, kills woman in Niles
Staff report NILES A homeless woman was killed when she was run over by a garbage truck at 5:47
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road.
bridge
bridge Weekly Quiz Answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x10 7 6 uA K 10 5 3 v8 5 wA
Death with dignity
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords You may have missed it amid all this fuss about Catholics and
Pet Expo returns to Eastwood venue
Staff report NILES The Northeast Ohio Pet Expo show and sale will return to the Eastwood Expo
Obamacare has contract problem
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Supreme Court begins three days of oral arguments today concerning possible —
Florida teen’s shooting US could bring hate charge
Associated Press MIAMI The U.S. Justice Department could bring a hate-crime charge against the
Niles woman says stray dog bit her
Niles woman says stray dog bit her NILES A woman living at 923 Niles-Vienna Road SE reported
Senators: Probe password request
Senators: Probe password request seattle Two U.S. senators are asking Attorney General Eric
Global box-office receipts rise 3 percent in 2011, MPAA reports BLOCKBUSTER REVENUES
By Richard Verrier Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Even as domestic ticket sales stalled last
Keeping an eye on the wells
Opinion: Keeping an eye on the wells Cleveland Plain Dealer: Gov. John Kasich’s administration has
Low credit, no worry: Americans piling into junk
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans have a thing for junk. Stock prices have doubled in the
Economists: Higher taxes can cut deficit
Associated Press NEW YORK Economists say a combination of higher taxes and lower spending is the
Battle over Obama health law reaches high court
Associated Press WASHINGTON The monumental fight over a health-care law that touches all
Yahoo appoints 3 to board of directors
Associated Press NEW YORK Internet company Yahoo has appointed three members to its board of
Quick Suns start burns Cavs; Gortat, Morris net 22
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Phoenix Suns made a statement early on against Cleveland. The
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
COLUMBUS DISPATCH Steve Newman, 51, of Hilliard, near Columbus, chose to get additional education
Afghans: US paid $50K per death in shooting spree
Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan The U.S. paid $50,000 in compensation for each villager
Theft at Auto Mall
Theft at Auto Mall YOUNGSTOWN The 422 Auto Mall, 2000 McCartney Road on the East Side, reported
Canfield flood plan | What’s planned
Canfield city officials recently put together a list of potential flood-alleviation projects and
COLUMBUS DISPATCH
COLUMBUS DISPATCH Steve Newman, who was laid off from his civil-engineering job three years ago,
Somogyi’s strong pitching delivers series win
By Ryan Buck sports@vindycom CANFIELD Behind a fast start at the plate and six innings of
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Honolulu judge restrains man who jumped on bench HONOLULU A judge took matters
Above, students in the first-grade class of Jamie Giliberti of Austintown Local Schools get a close-
Above, students in the first-grade class of Jamie Giliberti of Austintown Local Schools get a close-
House GOP budget plan draws scorn
House GOP budget plan draws scorn washington The new debt-slashing budget plan pushed by House
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
‘kid icarus: uprising’ Grade: C Details: Nintendo, for the Nintendo 3DS, $39.99 After years of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Hunger Games’ nabs $155M at box office LOS ANGELES “The Hunger Games” has filled
‘Doc McStuffins’ TV show helps kids not fear the doctor
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Many TV shows have dispassionate origins,
Ohio has too often looked past charter schools’ shortcomings
Editorial: Carl Shye may be one of the worst examples of Ohio’s failure to monitor operations of charter
Government becoming more intrusive
Opinion: Are there no limits on government’s power, no place where it cannot go? New York City Mayor
California rain helps Stewart to 2nd win
Associated Press FONTANA, CALIF. When dark clouds ominously obscured majestic Mount Baldy north
A $116 billion price tag
Opinion: WASHINGTON The most compelling sentences in the Obama administration’s brief defending the
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Truck catches fire on I-80 in Liberty
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a white man about 40 to 45 years old and about 5
Sunday, March 25 (97 stories)
Stewart wins rain-shortened race in Fontana
Stewart wins rain-shortened race in Fontana FONTANA, Calif. (AP) — Tony Stewart got his second
Penguins bounce back, beat Devils 5-2
Penguins bounce back, beat Devils 5-2 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored in his second
Woods a winner on tour again
Woods a winner on tour again ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods finally brought the buzz back to the
Garbage truck strikes, kills homeless woman in Niles
Garbage truck strikes, kills homeless woman in Niles Staff report NILES A homeless woman was
1998 Sandusky incident fit profile of pedophile, psychologist says
1998 Sandusky incident fit profile of pedophile, psychologist says Associated Press STATE
Lariccias honored for donations of $100,000 to Animal Charity
Lariccias honored for donations of $100,000 to Animal Charity By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
US pays $50,000 for each Afghan civilian killed in shooting spree
US pays $50,000 for each Afghan civilian killed in shooting spree Associated Press KANDAHAR,
U.S. considers hate-crime charge in killing of Trayvon Martin
U.S. considers hate-crime charge in killing of Trayvon Martin Associated Press MIAMI The U.S.
200 gay couples have ‘illegal mass wedding’ in Cleveland
200 gay couples have ‘illegal mass wedding’ in Cleveland Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio
4 in 10 Ohio high school grads not ready for college
4 in 10 Ohio high school grads not ready for college Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio The
Former first lady Ida McKinley’s dresses to be restored
Former first lady Ida McKinley’s dresses to be restored Associated Press CANTON, Ohio The
Obama: North Korea risks isolation if it launches rocket
Obama: North Korea risks isolation if it launches rocket Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea
Rocky presidential election could bring bumpy year for stock market
Rocky presidential election could bring bumpy year for stock market By Karl Henkel
Mark Loomis, Miss Florjancic are engaged
Mark Loomis of Cleveland and Barbara Florjancic of Middleburg Heights are announcing their
Garcia-Rich vows to take place in Tampa, Fla.
CANFIELD Dr. and Mr. Frank Rich of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Jeffrey
Miss Houck will become bride of Mr. Carmean
MCDONALD Don and Elaine Houck of McDonald are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Janis Weldon, Michael Evatz to wed in May
OXNARD, CALIF. James and Connie Weldon of Oxnard, Calif., are announcing the engagement and coming
Miss Davidson, Mr. De La Garza plan May nuptials
The parents of Audrey Nicole Davidson and Michael Brandon De La Garza are announcing the engagement
Amanda Fraser, John Bizorik to wed in May
AUSTINTOWN Peter and Brenda Fraser of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Marshalls will observe 50th anniversary
New Castle, Pa. Edwin and Elizabeth Marshall of New Castle will mark their 50th wedding
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY St. Michael Garden Guild will meet at 7 p.m. in the Youth Ministry Room at the Family
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, Order of the Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Youngstown Saxons honor members
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Saxon Club recently selected two of its members as Lady and Man of the
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY || Leila Cuttica
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Leila Cuttica Address: Sunrise Assisted Living of Poland. Date of birth:
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Southern Park Mall to host “Purple Prison”
Southern Park Mall to host “Purple Prison” BOARDMAN Southern Park Mall will host “Purple
HAPPY 107th BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 107th BIRTHDAY Mildred Brant City: The Assumption Village, North Lima. Date of birth:
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Health fair will gather 300 Sisters in Red
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of The Links, Inc., will sponsor its sixth annual 300 Sisters in
Williams, defense tackle Tresey’s weightier scheme
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This offseason, Youngstown State sophomore
Pavlik goal: Inflict pain, shun pressure
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com It’s not for a belt. It’s not on TV. It’s not against a
Phantoms are looking up after going down
By Tom williams williams@vindy.com youngstown The Indiana Ice’s four-goal outburst in the
Facebook ‘friends’ become frenemies
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “I’m going to hurt this boy. There’s an old saying
Food expo draws big crowd
Jenna Hartman looks forward to culinary school, but first, there were customers to see, an event to attend and Mediterranean orzo salads with pesto turkey to make.
YSU’s look at hospice prompts national study
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A Youngstown State University pilot study of
Pittsburgh man, 78, killed in crash
Staff report NORTH BEAVER TWP., PA. A 78-year-old Pittsburgh man died Saturday morning when he
Two fires reported on North Side
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City firefighters were called to two North Side fires Saturday morning,
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ROSE ANN DELEON
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ROSE ANN DELEON Documents released by the Western Reserve Port Authority last
Pickerington Central holds off Whitmer for Div. I title
Associated Press Columbus Substitute guard Javon Bess hit nothing but net on two free throws
Citizen awareness
Citizen awareness WARREN Southwest Neighborhood Association will have its regular monthly
Chamber event
Chamber event CANFIELD The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host its Good Morning,
Taking a shot at easy money
Editorial: Taking a shot at easy money The allure of easy riches was cap- tured 50 years ago by the opening
Elizabeth Banks, left, and Jennifer Lawrence star in “The Hunger Games.” Despite its
Elizabeth Banks, left, and Jennifer Lawrence star in “The Hunger Games.” Despite its violence, the
PBA manager looking ahead to a Hubbard return
Prior to the start of the B-squad qualifier for last Saturday’s PBA Hubbard Open, Bobby Jackel, the
Hubbard resident writes children’s book
Hubbard resident writes children’s book Tina (Johnson) Orr of Hubbard has released a children’s
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Mahoning County Board of Developmental
Ball raises funds for cancer
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN They came to the American Cancer Society’s
Clearing up volume-control knob’s static
Q. I have several table radios that have developed a problem with the volume-control knob.
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. One of my favorite shows is “A Gifted Man.” I hope that
Back into the spotlight
McClatchy Newspapers Proponents of organic lawn care are pushing to bring clover back to wide use
Injured in crash
Injured in crash NEW CASTLE, PA. A New Castle, Pa., woman was injured Saturday morning when the
AUTHOR’S OBSESSION
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani is about
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending March 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Lone Wolf” by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. “Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi,
Ohio shale-energy boom Without mineral rights, are landowners left in the dirt?
In Harrison County, about 40 miles southeast of Canton, the picturesque landscape is that of postcards.
Attorneys in case make arguments
Associated Press MIAMI Attorneys for the family of Trayvon Martin and the Florida neighborhood-
Tiger leads at Bay Hill, eyes first win in 2 years
Associated Press orlando, fla. Even with a bizarre sequence of events that cost Tiger Woods a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Royal gatecrasher: Queen hits wedding LONDON A British couple say their wedding had
Zoldan horse to make Run for Roses
Staff report Youngstown For the second straight year, Youngstown Phantoms owner Bruce Zoldan
Toyota dominates annual Top Picks list for cars
As the competition grows stronger with each passing year, it has been increasingly difficult for a
Business cards: a staple no more
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Chalk up another looming casualty of the Internet age: business
Father’s unconditional love
Opinion: The altar at St. Christine Catholic Church displayed the purple colors of Lent. I watched at Sunday
Has port authority justified its value?
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN To U.S. Rep Tim Ryan, who launched the full-time
Kahne’s new start hardly worth wait
Associated Press FONTANA, Calif. Kasey Kahne waited nearly two years between signing with
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, March 25, the 85th day of 2012. There are 281 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Swizzle Stick Day, noon to 4 p.m.: Tours of the Daffin’s
Outcry grows to change film-ratings system
By Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON The Republican presidential primary has
Kasich reiterates commitment to helping Valley land a racino
Editorial: As the finishing touches are put to the Horseshoe Casino Cleveland, which is scheduled to open in
2012 cruising trends
By MITCH STACY Associated Press MIAMI Alaska is a hot destination again and river voyages are
Boomers struggle to find work
By LISA BERNARD-KUHN The Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI In Cincinnati, 55-year-old David
Politicians take joy out of teaching, YEA chief says
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A national survey finds teacher job
Kaufman is glue for defending champs
COLUMBUS Take a day trip to Holmes County and you’ll think you’ve gone back to another century.
Key to good life is putting others first
McClatchy Newspapers Q. I recently heard you speak in San Diego and need some clarification.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Promotions Four men with Mahoning Valley ties have been promoted to
‘Distracted’ at Oakland proves to be insightful
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In today’s world of media saturation,
Youngstown State earns split with Rumph’s 10th-inning RBI
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Canfield Despite committing four first inning errors, the
Obama: Block nuke terrorism globally
Obama: Block nuke terrorism globally seoul, south korea President Barack Obama is opening his
Senators snap Pens’ regulation win streak
Associated Press ottawa Daniel Alfredsson had two goals and two assists, and the Ottawa Senators
Late run lifts Louisville past Florida, into Final Four
Associated Press phoenix Once upon a time, Billy Donovan took Rick Pitino on an improbable ride
Santorum defeats Romney in Louisiana
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary
Getting news into The Vindy
Opinion: A member of our cleaning crew came to my office Friday to change the trash bags and asked about an
Syrup flows at annual festival
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN It’s felt more like summer than spring
record reviews
Esperanza Spalding Album: “Radio Music Society” (Heads Up) Grade: B It’s somehow fitting that
Republicans overplay their hand
Opinion: Democrats in the Ohio General Assembly will be held up to public ridicule if they’re taken in by the
Sky’s the limit
Women in aviation say ... McClatchy Newspapers FORT WORTH, Texas Early in their lives, Cathy
Vindicator file photo | Paul R. Schell
Vindicator file photo | Paul R. Schell A devastating fire 50 years ago left a gaping hole in a
Stop strippers at the scrap yards
Opinion: Stop strippers at the scrap yards I recently was party to a most unpleasant situation that many
Graying Matters: Baby boomers come of age, face struggles
Mark Miller, 56, above, struggles to find meaningful employment after he lost his job running a Northeast Ohio CVS drugstore in January 2011. "You have to believe the sun is behind the clouds. It's only temporary, you have to tell yourself," he said.
Valley man struggles but remains thankful
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Richard Blose thinks he’s had it better than
EX-’CUSED
Sullinger overcomes foul trouble to lead Ohio State to Final Four Associated Press Boston Ohio
Saturday, March 24 (92 stories)
OSU, Syracuse tied at halftime in East Regional final
OSU, Syracuse tied at halftime in East Regional final
Zoldan’s horse qualifies for Kentucky Derby
Zoldan’s horse qualifies for Kentucky Derby YOUNGSTOWN For the second straight year, Youngstown
Lauren Bachinger | John Mshar Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Lauren Brooke Bachinger and John Anthony Mshar Jr., both of Austintown, were united in
Angela Speece | Paolo Morra
ROME Angela Speece and Paolo Morra, both of Houston, were united in marriage at noon June 18,
Laura Woychik | Anthony Caicco
POLAND Laura Woychik of Poland and Anthony Caicco of Niles were united in marriage April 30, 2011,
Lisa Haynam | Kevin Meiroff
EAST CANTON Lisa Haynam and Kevin Meiroff, both of Minerva, were united in marriage May 28, 2011,
SOCIETY DIGEST || Spaghetti dinner, free concert planned
Spaghetti dinner, free concert planned YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., will
Meeting on fracking set Sunday in Shalersville, Pa.
Meeting on fracking set Sunday in Shalersville, Pa.
New Springifleld church hosts program on youth drug culture
New Springfield church hosts program on youth drug culture
Trash/treasure benefit for Andrea DeGennaro
A trash & treasure event to benefit Andrea DeGennaro is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St. here.
Sunday fundraiser will help nursing student injured while helping motorist
A fundraiser is set for noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at United High School for Alissa Boyle, 22, a 2008 United graduate who was injured in February when she jumped from a bridge overpass to avoid being hit by a tractor-trailer.
Probation for Nicolinni's thief
A 44-year-old Berlin Center woman was placed on two years’ probation for stealing from Nicolinni’s Ristorante in Boardman.
The rise and fall of gas prices in the Mahoning Valley
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As gas prices continue to surge in the Mahoning
YSU hoping Stubbs’ return is special
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For three weeks last fall, the smallest player on
Kasich calls for fivefold hike in brine tax
Local brine-injection well operators are questioning Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s latest proposal to quintuple taxes on out-of-state fracking wastewater.
Third-period collapse dooms Phantoms
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Phantoms scored first, led entering the
Dunbar, Elida advance to Division II title game
Associated Press COLUMBUS Andre Yates scored 26 points to help Dayton Dunbar beat Mentor Lake
Canfield students get hands-on feel for elderly’s struggles
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Some Canfield High School students learned first-
Buckeyes zone in for Orange challenge
Associated Press BOSTON One of the old axioms of college basketball is that you play zone
Youngstown to pay LaFarge $75K to relocate — again
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will pay $75,000 to a company to
Campbell officials review phone contract
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s law director is looking into why a
Riding with Dave Blaney
Friday: The Trumbull County native qualified 34th for Sunday’s Auto Club at Fontana, Calif. His speed was 180.433.
Inside the rope with Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3 over 75 in the second round of the PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Pentagon attack survivor from Poland to retire from Navy in May
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com POLAND Navy Capt. Catherine Simpson was knocked out of
Streetscape kicks off its fundraising drive
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What started out as a handful of people
YSU’s Linkon to take post at Georgetown
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State University English professor who was the
AmeriCorps volunteers on cleanup mission in Youngstown
Rachel Evans, left, Americorps Team Leader from Washington State, encourages volunteers on Canfield Road. Americorp volunteers are working with Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. to do urban gardening, board-up vacant homes and clear vacant lots. The goal is to improve the quality of life in the city.
Poland vocalists do a superior job at competition
Staff report Poland Twenty members of the Poland Seminary High School Concert and Show Choirs
Scholarship awarded
Scholarship awarded Canfield Megan Donahue of Canfield is this year’s first recipient of a
wedgewood park evangelical church Through the years
Wedgewood Park Evanglical Church, 1944 S. Meridian Road, Austintown, will celebrate its 50th year at
Zion Hill to honor couple
Staff report columbiana Pastor John and Ruth Bartholomew will retire from Zion Hill Church of
Don’t coddle criminal element
Opinion: Don’t coddle criminal element The headline read, “37-year YPD officer retires after probe into
LIFE AT CHURCH
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com austintown If you need a hug, attend a 10:30 a.m.
National PTA joins Academy of Education Arts, Sciences
Staff report Alexandria, Va. The National PTA has announced that it joined the Academy of
bridge Weekly quiz
bridge Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x10 7 6 uA K 10 5 3 v8 5 wA J 7 The
Inspiring Minds grads land prestigious spots
Staff report Warren A number of recent graduates from Inspiring Minds, a city-based educational
GRADS LIST
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Graduation, transfer rates top state average at EGCC
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Feast honors Mary’s role in salvation
Exactly nine months before the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Orthodox Church celebrates the
mime ministry
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Local Holocaust play available on DVD
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Warren police probe stabbings of 14-year-old boy, 26-year-old woman
Staff report WARREN The Warren Police Department is investigating separate stabbings that
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Actor Dwayne Johnson will return to WWE wrestling The Rock in the ring
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indictments | Mahoning County A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people this week:
Colette Petrakos, 44, Eastland Avenue, Warren, illegal processing of drug documents. Richard
Rock Off finalists will air on cable
Staff report CLEVELAND Performances by the finalists in the 2012 Tri-C High School Rock Off,
Obama’s choice causes surprise
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Woods shares PGA lead
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Business starts to take wing
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Defense seeks Lewis-McChord as court-martial venue for Bales
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Ohio elections chief asks for fraud probe
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Despite pain, Tigers’ Fister contains Bucs’ hitting attack
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Financing plan for $24M project being prepared
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METRO DIGEST || Help injured student
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Sabres defeat Rangers
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Ohio troopers hot under collar over short sleeves
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Senate eyes bounty hearing
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Partial vindication claimed
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Public perception taints company
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Staff report Youngstown The Society for Human Resource Management has confirmed that Youngstown
Tar Heels escape major Bobcats upset
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Awful all night, Harrison Barnes came through when North Carolina
Baylor eliminates Xavier
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Memorial for dog features military honors
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Things will get stranger in state government
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Hundreds protest Obama’s policies
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Hundreds of protesters gathered outside a federal
Duquesne fires basketball coach
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Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
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French terrorist’s killing spree is a wake-up call for the West
Editorial: Whether Mohamed Merah, a Frenchman of Algerian origin, was a lone wolf or member of a terrorist
Friday, March 23 (116 stories)
Woman found dead at Taco Bell identified
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N. Carolina needs overtime to oust Ohio
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Fundraiser set Sunday for Struthers woman stricken with MS
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Ohio State Highway Patrol flap involves short sleeves
Ohio State Highway Patrol flap involves short sleeves
InfoCision seeks to add Valley workers
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YSU might lose two labor activists
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State unemployment rate continues to improve
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Streetscape plans big June 2 beautification effort
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LOUIE TODAY: Vindy editor; French massacre; America's decline
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Balassone-Pasco wedding to be in Boardman Park
BOARDMAN James and JoAnn Balassone of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Kristina Mines, Jeffrey Rukas to marry in April
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Maple Syrup Festival will include pancakes
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Students will perform recital at Butler North
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Ohio State ousts Cincinnati
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Warren Harding grad Manningham inks 2-year-deal with 49ers
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Boehner speaks up for Rep. Johnson
House Speaker John Boehner praised fellow Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson for his dedication to seeking the repeal of the federal health-care law and working to get the economy moving in the right direction.
Terry McCluskey of Vienna, 62, selected Master Runner of Year
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Obama touts energy policy at OSU
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS President Barack Obama took a swipe at advocates of
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
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Julius Williams family: 'We just didn’t get justice’
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OSU pulls away from Cincinnati late in second half
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Owner says he’ll repair A-1 Parking structure
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown parking deck condemned
Boardman hands out detectors for deaf
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Joseph Mullarkey, like all students in Boardman
Malkin scores 2; Penguins clinch playoffs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Alexander Radulov bailed on the Nashville Predators four years ago
Canfield youth wrestlers place at state
Youth wrestlers in grades six and under from all over Ohio competed for spots on the awards podium
Money-saving plans in Hubbard call for look at 911 consolidation
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Mahoning-Trumbull county summit set on need for bed-tax hike
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN At least several more weeks will pass before the
Former treasurer at Legacy charter school surrenders his state license
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Canfield twins headed to West Point
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Literacy Night entertains at Union
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union Elementary’s March 8 Family Literacy Night urged first- and
Stadium Drive kindergartners honor men who rock
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Stadium Drive kindergarten teacher Barb Gonda enjoys opening up
Cardello two-for-two at state wrestling tourneys
Matthew Cardello took advantage of home mat advantage for the second straight weekend, placing among
Mildred Brant celebrates 107th birthday
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Each month at Humility of Mary’s Assumption Village in North Lima,
Teens compete in ‘The Hunger Games’ at Poland library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Local teens held their own Hunger Games on March 15 thanks to the
Frank Ohl Intermediate students share talents at show
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Frank Ohl Intermediate students lit up the stage for their
Easter Seals presents fundraiser walk
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Boardman artists ‘Celebrate the Arts’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com While perusing books or doing research at the Boardman library on
Boardman runners compete at indoor state meet
Boardman runner Mark Hadley finished third in the 3200 meters to highlight his team’s performance at
Lynn Kirk PTA raises funds for Austintown Fitch robotic team
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Family means a great deal to Lynn Kirk’s PTA, administration
Former Boardman swimmers excel at Grove City College
Westminster College seniors Mike Barringer and Mark Brooks and freshman Steven Brooks, all former
PTA celebrates Founder’s Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Austintown Council of PTAs, as well as school administrators
West third-graders celebrate special people
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Easter Seals presents fundraiser walk
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Boardman’s Lexi Stutz hooked on hockey
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Lexi Stutz was 5 years old, she strapped on a pair of ice
Watson elementary students get a visit from Captain Green
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Watson students learned about the importance of caring for the
Austintown youth compete at state event
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Union All-Stars, Steelers both win
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School’s field house is usually awash with
Dobbins’ Harvest for Hunger project helps needy
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins students have been searching their cupboards at home and
Hilltop students say ‘aloha’ to books
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students enjoyed a trip to a luau
Wi, Dufner share early Palmer lead
Associated Press orlando, fla. Charlie Wi felt a lot better walking off the golf course
Seriously funny
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It may be hard to believe, but this year marks the 20th
Symphony to welcome youth orchestra
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will welcome the Youngstown Symphony
Mayor of ND town has to wait to hang
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. The mayor of the southwest North Dakota tourist town of Medora
Video games become art with Smithsonian exhibit
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Chris Melissinos, 42, fondly remembers his first computer, a
METRO DIGEST || Neighbors save Sharon woman from house fire
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Surplus food/clothing
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Car crashes after tot puts car into drive
Associated Press EPHRATA, Pa. Police in central Pennsylvania said a car crash was caused by a
Agenda Saturday
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Boardman Maple Syrup Festival, pancake breakfast expect big crowds
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman Park officials are expecting big
METRO DIGEST || OD death in city eatery near YSU
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School bus driver in Columbus assaulted girl, 9, district says
Associated Press COLUMBUS A school district in Ohio is moving to fire a bus driver accused of
Officials step aside
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Micro-distilleries in Ohio toasting looser regulations
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Ex-Ohio death-row inmate wants new charge tossed
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ohio A Scotsman who spent two decades on Ohio’s death row is asking a
Cops probe 3 shootings at homes
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating three instances
New four-way stop in Poland is called a home run for all
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Seeking pension justice at Delphi
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Public not sure whom to blame for fuel prices
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Families canceling vacations. Fishermen watching their profits burn
6th District battle heats up
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Grand jury indicts city murder suspect
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up
Coroner: Houston died from drowning
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Whitney Houston was a chronic cocaine user who had the drug in her
Tebow’s presence gives the Jets’ offense options
Associated Press NEW YORK Each time Tim Tebow steps on the field for the New York Jets, defenses
Retreat by Sears is instructive
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Felons welcome to apply
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US soldier to be charged with 17 counts of murder
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Moms stay and play at United Methodist preschool
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mothers of students at Canfield United Methodist Church
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Canfield Police Blotter
Feb. 3 Drug abuse: Police charged Joseph Saker IV, 28 of 2333 Donald Ave., Youngstown, with drug
Austintown briefs
Benefit dinner set at church A benefit spaghetti dinner will be served tomorrow at Calvary
Church youth go food-free for 30 hours
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Teens and administrators from local Lutheran churches gave up food
Happy June - or whatever month this is
Now THIS is March Madness. No, I’m not talking about the NCAA basketball tournament or the fact
Easter Seals presents fundraiser walk at Boardman Park
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Boardman briefs
Boardman actors featured in Oakland production Boardman residents Carla and Gabby Napoli will
Fitch athletes earn indoor track state titles
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Last year she fouled out. This year she broke out. All it
Poland briefs
Kosko named to President’s List Steven Kosko was recently named to the Presidents List and
Fitch prepares for fourth ‘Souper Supper’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Fitch High School art students and art department professionals
Canfield hockey honors players at banquet
Seniors Roger Geiser, Sean Meditz, Ryan Ohara Scott Schilling and Adam Scheetz were recently honored
Hilltop brings the field trip to the students
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students experienced a unique
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Top seed MSU bounced; ’Cuse edges Wisconsin
Associated Press PHOENIX Gorgui Dieng swatted away the West Region’s top seed to send Rick
Winfrey network struggles increase
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Things may get darker before they get brighter at OWN, the cable
Years Ago
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birthdays
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Political gaffe puts Etch A Sketch back in the picture
Associated Press TOLEDO Pushed to the bottom of the toy box by video games and other high-tech
Why did police in Florida buy aggressor’s self-defense claim?
Editorial: After the Feb. 26 shooting of a 17-year-old Miami youth in Sanford, Fla., authorities were
Turkey changes direction
Opinion: By Soner Cagaptay Los Angeles Times Turkey’s foreign policy has come full circle in the last
Kellogg distribution center set for Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Kellogg Co., the world’s leading producer of cereal
Correction
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Ungaro honored for political achievement
Three other community leaders also receive awards By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com
Canfield briefs
Benefit dinner set at church tomorrow A benefit spaghetti dinner will be served tomorrow at
Thursday, March 22 (116 stories)
Neighbors save woman from burning house in Sharon
Neighbors pulled a 51-year-old woman from her burning house Thursday, saving her life, according to the city fire department.
Penguins clinch playoff berth, drop Predators 5-1
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Woman ODs in restaurant near YSU
Police and the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office are investigating the apparent death of a woman by overdose in the bathroom of a fast-food restaurant near Youngstown State University campus.
Staff Sgt. Bales to be charged with 17 murders, other offenses
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales will be charged with 17 counts of murder, assault and a string of other offenses in the massacre of Afghan villagers as they slept, a U.S. official said.
2nd Albuquerque police shooting sparks probe calls
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Boehner praises Rep. Johnson
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Wi, Dufner are 6-under at Bay Hill/Kokrak is 5 over
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Sanford police chief steps down amid furor over teen's killing
The police chief who has been bitterly criticized for not arresting a neighborhood watch volunteer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager announced Thursday that he is temporarily stepping down to let passions cool.
Youngstown man indicted on murder, reckless homicide charges
Youngstown man indicted on murder, reckless homicide charges
Woman found dead of apparent overdose at restaurant near YSU
Woman found dead of apparent overdose at restaurant near YSU
Univ. of Pittsburgh building cleared by another threat
Univ. of Pittsburgh building cleared by another threat
2 familiar with case: Hate crime charge in rundown
2 familiar with case: Hate crime charge in rundown JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Three white men,
Mahoning County bed-tax increase vote pushed back until April
Bed-tax increase vote pushed back until April
Montana man charged with getting small dog drunk
Montana man charged with getting small dog drunk HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana man is charged
Group: North Korea orchestra visit can spur change
Group: North Korea orchestra visit can spur change ATLANTA (AP) — The organizers of an
Judge: Sea lion killing to save salmon can resume
Judge: Sea lion killing to save salmon can resume A federal judge has allowed the killing of
Remains ID’d as missing Montana teacher
Remains ID’d as missing Montana teacher BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The FBI says a body found in North
Boehner in Mahoning County today
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OSHP investigating fatal accident in Green Township
OSHP investigating fatal accident in Green Township
2 developers mounting drive for 5th Ohio casino in NEO
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LOUIE TODAY: Cosmo's Kate White, Sen Schiavoni with NItro's Law update
Kate White, editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine and New York Times best-selling author, returns today to Brainfood From the Heartland to talk with Louie about her Cosmo, the bestselling young women’s magazine in the world,and her critically acclaimed books.
Unhappy public unsure who to blame for high gas prices
Unhappy public unsure who to blame for high gas prices
United Veterans Council awards and installation banquet Saturday
William Pacak of Campbell will be installed as 2012 commander of the United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown at its 71st Annual Awards and Installation of Officer Banquet on Saturday.
Sorority alumnae meet, induct and celebrate
Correction YOUNGSTOWN John Sheridan, not Sheriff Randall Wellington, served as grand marshal for
History of AOH will be program topic
YOUNGSTOWN The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a presentation on the local history of the
Motorcyclist in critical condition after hit by minivan
A man was seriously injured in a wreck between a motorcycle and a minivan, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported.
Nursing home patients assaulted; caregiver charged
A Youngstown woman accused of assaulting two elderly women in her care will be back in court May 8.
Undue force by Boardman officers alleged
The township has hired an outside agent to investigate an allegation of excessive force by officers during a December traffic stop.
City plans to wreck Wean, add parking lot
The vacant Wean United Building, one of downtown’s biggest eyesores, could be demolished and the site turned into a parking lot in a year, city officials say.
YSU spring practice More from Stambaugh Stadium
WATT a difference: The YSU football team was able to use the WATTS for conditioning and unsupervised practices this winter, which made a big difference, junior quarterback Kurt Hess said.
State’s new graduate-rate method concerns Youngstown schools’ chief
Among the changes on the upcoming state report cards for school districts is an alteration in the graduate rate.
Two tough games await Phantoms this weekend
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Regular-season hockey games don’t get much
Mentor’s Fritts named Mr. Basketball
Associated Press Justin Fritts has almost a 4.0 grade-point average, scores 28 points a game in
Ernie Hemingway greets customers at Dorian Books
Ernest Hemingway occupies his place of honor on a table top in the center of Dorian Books, a used bookstore at 802 Elm St.
Cavs can’t hold lead, lose to Hawks in OT
Associated Press ATLANTA Joe Johnson hit a tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation and knocked
MetroPlex, Girard reach water deal
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The water is back on at the MetroPlex after
Official explains why Western Reserve Port Authority asked for money
The proposed 2 percent increase in the Mahoning County bed tax would provide the Western Reserve Port Authority with additional revenue so that it can continue its economic development and airport responsibilities, port authority member James Floyd said Wednesday.
Canfield High grad receives art award
Nikki Mehle knew before she entered grade school that she wanted to paint, and her determination to become an artist has never wavered.
Poland physician accused of carrying weapon at airport
Staff/wire report CLEVELAND A Poland man accused of carrying a concealed weapon in an airport
Ed Port's new face of hope
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‘Greater Tuna’ Small-town life gets a comedic look
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem, will present “Greater Tuna”
The Youngstown Playhouse presents "The 39 Steps"; Hitchcock SPOOF
The Youngstown Playhouse’s next production has dozens and dozens of characters but a cast of just four.
Mill Creek Park to host rib festival
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The festival season will kick off early this
Local hip-hop trio Skully to compete on BET show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Skully, a Youngstown-based hip-hop trio, will
Sauerkraut juice heals canker sores
Q. I have had a painful canker sore for a week. I had been using saltwater rinses, to no avail.
Weekend event to focus on repurposed artwork
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present a weekend of music, food and
Let him count the ways that Ohio tax dollars are abused
Opinion: Last week I heard Lib- erty Township Admini- strator Pat Ungaro addressing local economic problems
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Red meat mortality study leaves many carnivores unfazed
By Donald Bradley The Kansas City Star Tell people seat belts save lives and most buckle up.
Listen up, cupcakes: We’re heading into battle
Josh Bartell just got back from Los Angeles, where he spent a week filming episodes of the Food
AUDITIONS
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Police need help of citizens to end crime
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old woman was attacked, beaten
66% say benefits of oil, gas extraction outweigh the risks
Two-thirds of Americans say the benefits of exploration for natural gas and oil outweigh the risks, according to results from a Harris Interactive poll.
No common sense
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords During a city council meeting, the mayor of Keene, New Hampshire,
Police: Escorts to bank available
Staff report BOARDMAN After a gunman took aim at an employee of a local business, police are
ED PORT TIME LINE
ED PORT TIME LINE The Austintown man was born with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that
Woman hit by car; driver faces charge of felonious assault
Staff report youngstown A woman is in stable condition after being hit by a car, and police have
METRO DIGEST || Patients assaulted at nursing home
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Probe of shooting continues
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police continue investigating the
Crews repair natural-gas leak in Liberty
Staff Report Liberty Crews wasted little time repairing a natural-gas leak on Wednesday along
BBB warns of text offer for free gift card
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Better Business Bureau is warning area residents of a
Riot police pressure gunman to surrender
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Barber: Blagojevich’s hair to turn gray in prison
Associated Press CHICAGO Rod Blagojevich’s famously thick, dark hair is dyed and will turn gray
US home sales: best winter in 5 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. home sales gradually are coming back. A mild winter and a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS N.C. gets ready for ‘Hunger Games’ fans RALEIGH, N.C. Fans of “The Hunger Games”
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Museum funding cuts proper
Opinion: The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.: Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler recently warned that some
Woods says he’s healthy and ready
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ODNR issues shale-well permit for site in Columbiana County
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has granted one new permit for a Utica Shale well to Chesapeake Exploration LLC, a subsidiary of Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp.
Ohio court dismisses abortion-amendment challenge
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge aimed at blocking
Off-the-charts pollen spreads allergy misery
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Allergy season has come early and hit with a wheezing
Small-business bill survives Senate vote
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$250K city government study to begin in April
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Associated Press WASHINGTON It hasn’t been pretty, but the Republican establishment, the
Conference planned
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Agenda Friday
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‘Distracted’ Oakland comedy-drama gives attention to a familiar ailment
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “Distracted,” playwright Lisa Loomer’s 2009 play that looks
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Angwish goes all in with rock ’n’ roll dream
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For well over a decade, Charlotte, N.C., band Angwish
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Weight program for families
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Cancer Society week
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NEw this week
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Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown- Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
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Youngstown’s new parks chief will have to face fiscal realities
Editorial: The Youngstown Park and Rec- reaction Department has operated with $3.1 million from city
A history lesson on Puerto Rico
Opinion: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s brief island hop to Puerto Rico last week didn’t
KISS, Cr ºe coming to Niagara, Blossom
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Tests to start on exotic animals from escape
Associated Press COLUMBUS Medical testing is planned today for five creatures held at an Ohio
Undersized Bearcats will be challenged by OSU’s Sullinger, Thomas
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer BOSTON Backup guards Shannon Scott and Jordan
lordstown Wind turbines fall short of hopes
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Nation bracing for the main event
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CD RATES
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Steven and Doreen Holtz, Youngstown, boy, March 20. Amanda
NFL’s Goodell lowers the boom on Saints
head coach, others suspended; draft picks lost Associated Press Meting out unprecedented
Amish-attacks suspect must pay for defense
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‘Hunger Games will leave fans hungry for more
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Wednesday, March 21 (107 stories)
Salem man dead after running stop sign
A Salem man was killed in a two-vehicle accident in Green Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol Canfield post reports.
Trumbull CFS worker suspended for working second job
Trumbull County commissioners approved a suspension without pay for 30 working days for Thurston Winbush, a security supervisor at the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services office on North Park Avenue.
Free food, lunch Thursday
E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., will provide free lunch and food today from noon to 2 p.m.
Barber: Blagojevich’s hair to turn gray in prison
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Ohio attorney general files suit against salt companies
Ohio attorney general files suit against salt companies
Court in Va. hears anti-Obama group’s ad appeal
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Oakland to pay legal fees in public search by cops
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Security Council backs Annan’s Syria peace plan
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Harris Poll: Most Americans say gas, oil exploration outweigh risks
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Dollars and endorsements shifting toward Romney
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Parents of dead Fla. teen to appear at NYC march
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Saints coach suspended 1 year by NFL in bounty scandal
Saints coach suspended 1 year by NFL in bounty scandal
Panel delays vote on Ohio elections overhaul repeal
Panel delays vote on Ohio elections overhaul repeal
Pa. mom, boyfrield jailed in 3-year-old's scalding
Pa. mom, boyfriend jailed in 3-year-old's scalding
Suspect in Ohio Amish attacks must pay for defense
Suspect in Ohio Amish attacks must pay for defense
BREAKING NEWS: Gas leak repaired, Liberty Township roads reopened
Roads reopened in Liberty Township
Police say body found along Ohio road may be missing boy
Police say body found along Ohio road may be missing boy
OSHP troopers seize $1.2M worth of suspected heroin in Preble County
OSHP troopers seize $1.2M worth of suspected heroin in Preble County
ODNR grants another permit in Columbiana County for shale drilling
ODNR grants another permit in Columbiana County for shale drilling
LOUIE TODAY: Cleveland organized crime historian on infamous Jungle Inn
Louie will be interviewing Allan R. May, an organized crime historian from Cleveland, on his new book about one of the Mahoning Valey's' most infamous landmarks, the Jungle Inn.
Cleveland police find gun, knife on Poland man at airport
Cleveland police find gu, knife on Poland man at airport
Public swimming set at Warren Harding
The spring session of public swimming at Warren Harding High School will be April 16 through May 31.
Families being sought for adoptees in Trumbull County
A campaign to recruit adoptive families for children has begun in Trumbull County. Trumbull County Children Services is seeking loving and supportive families to care for and adopt children and sibling groups.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Lowellville BOE meeting cancelled
Lowellville Board of Education’s regular meeting scheduled for today at 6 p.m. in the library media center, has been cancelled.
Niles legislative breakfast marks disabilities awareness month
The Fairhaven Foundation recently had a legislative breakfast to observe National Developmental Disabilities Awareness month.
Campbell family escapes house fire
The Red Cross is assisting a Campbell family after their Bright Avenue home caught fire Tuesday evening.
Solicitor: Poland Forest deed bars leasing of rights
The village solicitor and an outside law firm said Tuesday that if council leased the mineral rights of the 265-acre Poland Municipal Forest to oil and natural-gas companies, it would violate terms of the forest’s deed.
Tresey offers YSU lunch-pail psyche
After talking about his background (blue collar Warren), his defensive emphasis (fast and physical), his frequent coaching stops (some planned, some not) and his impressions of Youngstown State University’s talent (too soon to tell), new YSU defensive coordinator Joe Tresey was asked to describe his personality.
Kokrak makes a change in caddies
Maybe it was coincidental that the Transitions Championship in Palm Harbor Fla. last weekend was also a juncture for a switch.
As backup singer, Hubbard native gets upfront view of ‘American Idol’
Shaneka L. Brown has been told many times that she should be on “American Idol.”
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DIVISION I Pairings: No. 5 Toledo Whitmer (23-2) vs. Lakewood St. Edward (18-7), Friday, 5:15 p.m.; No. 4 Pickerington Central (24-2) vs. Fairfield (21-5), 8:30 p.m. Championship: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
Youngstown cops probe whether teen shot himself by accident
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police believe a teen shot on the North
Congressmen, challengers spar over Medicare plan
With the unveiling of the proposed Republican budget bill that significantly impacts Medicare, U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson and his Democratic challenger took shots at each other over their positions on the senior health-care program.
YSU football | Spring roster breakdown
Who graduated WR Andre Barboza; WR Ely Ducatel; S Josh Lee; TE David Rogers; DE Daniel Stewart; QB Marc Kanetsky; DT Andrew Johnson; LB John Sasson; WR Pat White; LS Nate Schkurko; DE Obinna Ekweremuba
Ward retires after 14 seasons
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Trumbull engineer's office exposes abuse in vehicle use
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Don Barzak, director of governmental affairs for the
Crosby’s 4 assists power Pens rout
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby isn’t scoring goals. The way he is setting up his
Israeli Olympian shares survival story at JCC from '72 terrorist attack
Despite the passage of nearly 40 years since eight Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, the memories of that day remain raw for Yehuda Weinstain.
Greenford forum focuses on ministering to dementia patients
Those who minister to the spiritual lives of Alzheimer’s disease patients need the proverbial patience of Job supported by practical methods.
Mahoning official, dad attend dinner at the White House
Mahoning County Commissioner John McNally IV and his father, John McNally III, dined with President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and their respective spouses at a White House dinner.
Record-setting warmth to continue
With the unseasonably warm weather, Parker Larson, 22 months old, and his mother, Courtney, spent time at Fair Park in Canfield enjoying the outdoors. It’s expected to be near 80 degrees today.
Big catch at Bogey’s
Being that we are in the middle of the Lenten season, I decided I would take my Signature Dishes challenge to Bogey’s Bar and Grill in Lowellville to try one of the many great foods they are known for: fresh fish.
Penny-Wise
Little Maria Rose Jones lugged a shopping bag filled with coins up to the PNC Bank teller, stepped onto a stool and made her deposit.
Cincinnati move past December brawl
Associated Press CINCINNATI Punches flew. Blood dripped on the court. Two proud basketball
Kindergarten-readiness program SPARKs success in Youngstown
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school children participating in a
Aldridge 1st team, Rogers third
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Neighborhood safety programs in Warren
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Warren car driver who struck pedestrian may face DUI charge
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Adoptive families sought in Trumbull County
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“They were definitively selective in picking background vocalists for this season. You have
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METRO DIGEST || Campbell family escapes house fire
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County sales-tax revenue in Valley rose in January
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Associated Press SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Mitt Romney took a major stride toward the Republican
A-Rod has 3 RBIs as Yanks top Bucs
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US Supreme Court to hear Valley case
Staff report COLUMBUS The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving the murder of a
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s daughter files for conservatorship
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Zsa Zsa Gabor’s only daughter asked a judge Tuesday to place her
Some job applicants are asked for Facebook password
Associated Press SEATTLE When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual
Donating furniture
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New clue gives hope to solving Amelia Earhart mystery
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Court wary of life with no parole for juveniles
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court appeared ready Tuesday to say anew that young
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Stop all the trickery toward stopping assault of Asian carp
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Court rules in attorney-fees case
Staff report WARREN Ohio’s 11th District Court of Appeals has ruled that it cannot decide
Iran’s eight-year war with Iraq offers important lessons
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Manning mile high as newest Bronco
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Trumbull to pay Niles $76,417 for 911 backup
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French suspect neo-Nazi in deaths
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Kasich order targets jobs for Ohio’s disabled
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alzheimer’s association
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Feds, Fla. probe teen’s shooting
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Ex-Cuyahoga Co. official found guilty seeks release
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Fish tacos twist up Lenten Fridays
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Big cats and acrobats
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Democrats oppose Kasich’s $1.7B budget for projects
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Time to eat
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Path seldom traveled
It appears that if the NCAA isn’t the matchmaker, Cincinnati and Ohio State will never get together in basketball.
About Signature Dishes
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Dairy farm abuses revealed
Opinion: By Daphna Nachminovitch People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals A recent Washington Post
The following video games are among those scheduled for release this week, according to
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New Fox drama ‘Touch’ will premiere globally
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Strong quake rocks Mexico
Associated Press MEXICO CITY A strong magnitude-7.4 earthquake hit southern Mexico on Tuesday,
Russian justice built on bribery
Opinion: MOSCOW Two weeks ago, during a trip to Moscow, I visited an amazing family that symbolized the
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Attys. McNally dine at White House tonight
Mahoning County Commissioner John McNally IV and his father, John McNally III, dined with President Barack Obama and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and their respective spouses at a White House dinner tonight.
'I don't forgive,' Israeli ex-Olympian tells Youngstown audience
Despite the passage of nearly 40 years since eight Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes and coaches, the memories of that day remain raw for Yehuda Weinstain.
Poland bypasses drilling in Poland Forest, for now
The village solicitor and an outside law firm said Tuesday that if village council leased the mineral rights of the 265-acre Poland Municipal Forest to oil-and-natural-gas companies, it would violate the terms of the forest’s deed.
Romney win in Ill., gives him 541 delegates to Santorum's 253, Gingrich, 135
Mitt Romney took a major stride toward the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, routing Rick Santorum in the Illinois primary for his third-straight big-state win and padding his already-formidable lead in the race for convention delegates.
Afghanistan suspect’s 2002 arrest was at casino
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NASA considering space station for Mars dry run
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Strong, long 7.6 quake shakes Mexico City
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Attacks in 8 Iraq cities kill 46 ahead of summit
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AP Source: Manning to Broncos deal is done
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Sandusky judge: AG must turn over accuser contacts
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Girard, MetroPlex water bill battle escalates
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Lawyer: Slain teen’s girlfriend heard altercation
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Insanity defense planned in Vegas ‘demon’ slayings
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Mo. mother suspected in child deaths was depressed
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Feds to investigate fatal shooting of Fla. teen
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Pedestrian was at fault, but driver had alcohol in her, Warren cops say
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REUNIONS
Alumni Association of South High School will meet at noon Wednesday at Denny’s, Route 224 in
Local garden club is marking 85 years
YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Mahoning Garden Club are celebrating the 85th anniversary of its
Thompson’s best leads Cavs past Nets
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. The Cleveland Cavaliers finally got a glimpse of rookies Kyrie
Gomez strong again in victory over Dodgers
By Sheldon Ocker Akron Beacon Journal GOODYEAR, Ariz. Jeanmar Gomez made his fourth start of
Jacubec named all-state 1st team
Staff report Struthers High senior Jake Jacubec, who led the Wildcats to the All-American
MetroPlex now faces water, tax disputes
The MetroPlex, once praised as an all-in-one motel, convention center and banquet hall, has fallen behind on taxes and is accused of not paying Girard for the water it uses.
Probe continues into Boardman fire
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fire officials still are investigating what
Occupy group can protest, not camp
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of Occupy Youngstown can protest on
Campbell company to expand
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell company plans to spend about
Patriot slams limits in new EPA permit
Andrew Blocksom used a local analogy to describe restrictions in the city of Warren’s new permit announced Monday by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Improvements, construction on horizon for YSU
Over the past five years, Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo has wanted to upgrade the Beeghly Center scoreboard.
Milton man, 39, charged in rapes
Staff report LAKE MILTON A 39-year-old Lake Milton man is charged in the rape of two young
Officials await autopsy results on four who died in fire
Staff Report East Liverpool City and state officials are awaiting the autopsy results on the
New traffic patterns
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Put brakes on fracking now
Opinion: Put brakes on fracking now As a resident of Poland and having grown up in Youngstown [Boardman],
newsmakers
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District to demolish old school
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Incident at Rulli Bros. is classified as an abduction
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Man makes plea bargain in killing; sentencing set for May
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 25-year-old Youngs-town man, facing an
Wendy’s dethrones Burger King
Associated Press NEW YORK Wendy’s has dethroned Burger King as the country’s second-biggest
Park director impresses council
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of city council have high expectations
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“They don’t feel like they’re spying. It’s just their own iPhone they’re using, their own laptop.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Soldier remembers little, lawyer says
Associated Press FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. The lawyer for the Army staff sergeant accused of
Dash attendance triples; only 1 arrest
By DAVID SKOLNICK and ASHLEY LUTHERN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The crowd at downtown’s St.
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Bruins 8, Maple Leafs 0 BOSTON Benoit Pouliot scored two goals, Brian Rolston had a goal and
Traffic stop in city leads to heroin arrest
Staff report Youngstown A 31-year-old man is in jail after city police found a large amount of
The cards Prayers by Sandra B. Lucas
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Auction may chart the future of Valley’s once grand country-music park Encore For Eyesore?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com GOSHEN TOWNSHIP A long neglected former country-music
Niles woman faces soliciting charge
Staff report NILES An 18-year-old Niles woman has been charged with soliciting for prostitution
Violence, tourism are up in Mexico
Opinion: As weird as it seems, despite the daily headlines of gun battles, beheadings and more than 47,000
Earth, Wind & Fire will perform with YSO
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Earth, Wind & Fire will return to Youngstown for a 7:30 p.m. concert
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, sixth floor, City Hall,
Woman threatens to kill kids
Staff report WARREN Police arrived in time to take a 36-year-old woman into custody who had told
Weather Channel changes forecast
Associated Press NEW YORK The Weather Channel is in the midst of a transformation, one that can
Polychem cited for safety, health violations
Staff report LEETONIA The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Poland voters’ rejection of tax levy for schools paves way for pay-to-play
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The school board met for more than two hours
‘THE FOREIGNER’ Comedy at Vic hits all marks
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A play doesn’t have to see Broadway to
Apple’s new direction
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO What would Steve have done? It’s a question that Apple CEO Tim
Protecting the Chisholm Trail
Opinion: Enid (Okla.) News and Eagle: Drivers traversing down U.S. 81 might be oblivious that the
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Chaplain’s prayers published
Prayers for patients and their caregivers composed by Sandra Lucas, regional director of spiritual care for Humility of Mary Health Partners, have been selected for publication and distribution across the country to chaplains of all faiths.
Clashes rock Syrian capital
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Illinois showdown
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. An increasingly confident Mitt Romney called President
Former music mecca Ponderosa Park is on the auction block
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Work session canceled
Work session canceled Hanoverton The United Local school board special work session scheduled
Obama, Romney ignore health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Now here’s a tag team for the ages: Richard Nixon, Mitt Romney,
Birthdays
Birthdays Producer Carl Reiner is 90. Actor Hal Linden is 81. Actor William Hurt is 62. Guitarist
Couple dines at White House
Less than a week ago, Elaine Brye dined with the president and first lady and was serenaded by Mumford & Sons and John Legend.
oddly enough
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Season 5 premiere takes a jump into the future ‘Mad Men’ madness
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Assad still strong in Syria
Opinion: By Aram Nerguizian Los Angeles Times After a year of political unrest and thousands of civilian
Pennsylvania wins contest for major Shell investment
Editorial: Not to rain on Chesapeake En- ergy Corp.’s parade in eastern Ohio, but Shell Chemical’s decision to
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Today is Tuesday, March 20, the 80th day of 2012. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring
Ohio gas prices fall
Ohio gas prices fall YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Ohio have fallen 6 cents since last week, the
Romney’s ‘inevitability’ is troubling
Opinion: Many people may be voting for Mitt Romney because of the view in some quarters that he is the
A doggone story
Opinion: WASHINGTON Confronting conventional wisdom is the columnist’s role, even at the risk of calumny
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Pedestrian’s death ruled accidental
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Study: Pa. high school grad rate flat from 2002-09
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trumbull Co. murder case
U.S. Supreme Court to hear Trumbull Co. murder case
Perzel, other Pa. House GOP defendants face sentencing
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About half of Ohioans confident of Social Security
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Labor Department fines Leetonia business for safety, healthy violations
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Report: Peyton Manning negotiating to join Broncos
Report: Peyton Manning negotiating to join Broncos
New traffic patterns in place for Interstate 680 work
New traffic patterns in place for Interstate 680 work
Lots of people, no arrests downtown over St. Pat’s Day
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Earth, Wind & Fire with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra coming to Covelli Centre
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Authorities seek sex offender Charles Poole
Authorities seek sex offender Charles Poole Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is asking for the
Gas prices begin to fall, but not here
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No more brine wastewater for Warren as of April 1, EPA says
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WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, will have a basket auction
UPMC employees are collecting prom dresses
Free prom dresses HERMITAGE, PA UPMC Horizon employees are accepting donations of new or gently
OSU women have early exit
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Keselowski wins again at Bristol
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service BRISTOL, Tenn. NASCAR racing has a new Ice Man. As he
Masterson easy going but not on the mound
The most famous Jamaican-born pitcher in major-league baseball is not at all what you’d expect, other than his no-worries attitude. Conversations with Justin Masterson amble along with as much unexpected movement as hitters see from him in an average at-bat.
Penguins fight back
Jeremy Banks’ hit scores Drew Dosch with the winning run in the 11th inning for a Horizon victory over Milwaukee
Trustees file suit in dismissal of officer
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Weathersfield Township trustees have filed a lawsuit in
Cancer-drug shortage affects hospitals in Mahoning ValleySFlb
A shortage of cancer-treating drugs, particularly for children, over the last 12 to 18 months has had area hospitals scrambling to find the life-saving medicines.
Later deadline for tax-value appeals
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Landowners who wish to appeal their real-
High-flying corporate aid
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sallie James was born in Australia on July 4, 1976, which suggests that Providence
GOP presidential picture is unclear
Opinion: Rick Santorum deserves credit for his impressive primary victories in Mississippi and Alabama. Newt
Selected local stocks
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Accepting complaints
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Fire hits business in Boardman
Staff report Boardman Firefighters were called to a blaze at a McClurg Road business about 8:30
Sergio Martinez stops Macklin in 11th
Associated Press NEW YORK After slicing up Mack The Knife, Sergio Martinez wants his piece of a
Pens’ win streak snapped by Flyers
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Scott Hartnell needed every last tick of the clock to score the
Israel agrees Iran hasn’t decided on construction of a nuclear bomb
Associated Press JERUSALEM Despite saber-rattling from Jerusalem, Israeli officials now agree
NICHOLE E. GAMBLE
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Who knows what Americans want?
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newsmakers
newsmakers ‘21 Jump Street’ at No. 1 with $35M debut LOS ANGELES Audiences headed back to
Fire victims ID’d
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Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Girard Health Department, regular meeting at 7 p.m. in council chambers, upstairs
JAMAL A. FINLEY
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Occupy supporters differ on direction
Associated Press NEW YORK A day after police broke up a rally at Manhattan’s Zuccotti Park and
Ohio prisons on the right track
Opinion: Ohio prisons on the right track Toledo Blade: Ohio’s overcrowded prisons are getting a needed
Research firm: New iPad is more expensive to make
Apple appears to be making less of a profit from each new iPad than it did when it launched the previous model a year ago, according to a research firm’s analysis.
Wind project faces hurdles after ruling
Associated Press URBANA, Ohio A wind project that would build at least 54 wind turbines in a
Irish dancers seek world title
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three dancers from the Burke School of Irish Dance in Youngstown have
Volunteers go to the dogs
A dedicated group of volunteers improves the quality of life for dogs housed at the Mahoning County Dog Pound by taking them out of their cramped cages and walking them near the pound.
Captain: Suspect saved lives
Associated Press SEATTLE A former platoon leader for the soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan
“dancing with the stars” (8 p.m., abc): The glitzy cheese-fest known as “Dancing
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Report: US made modest gains in grad rates
Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md. The last straw for 17-year-old Alton Burke was a note left on
Ohio GOP faces power struggle before election
A battle for control of the Ohio Republican Party is pitting the chairman who oversaw the GOP’s resurgence in 2010 against Republican Gov. John Kasich, the man who led that ticket.
Is there a Plan C?
Opinion: President Obama has long been criticized by Republicans for his purportedly inadequate zeal in
Ohio Bobcats advance to Sweet 16; Heels next
Step aside, VCU. Enjoy your memories, Butler. Ohio’s ready to become the latest mid-major darling of March Madness.
Health law’s fate lies with court
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oddly enough
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State auditor is keeping count of who is open and who isn’t
Editorial: Auditor of State Dave Yost is con- cerned, as all auditors are, that local governments are being
Colo. fire forces evacuation of town
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Demjanjuk’s church defends him after death
Associated Press PARMA, Ohio A church that supported a Ukrainian-born man convicted of being a
Preserving tradition
Painting Easter eggs, weaving palms and baking Easter bread were customs in many Polish families, and a group with Polish roots wants to keep those practices going.
City’s new parks chief will start next weekSFlb
Almost five years since the city’s last director of park and recreation retired, his replacement starts March 26.
Great Depression census to be released to the public
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a decade when tens of millions of people in the U.S.
Everything seems just right — or does it?
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s the Goldilocks market. Stocks are up, but they may have room
Weathersfield website revamped
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township’s website has had a
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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video game reviews
‘MLB 12: The Show’ Grade: A Details: Sony, for the PlayStation 3, $59.99; for the Vita, $39.99.
Cartel: No violence during papal visit
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Banners purportedly signed by one of Mexico’s drug cartels and hung
Romney wins Puerto Rico vote
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Mitt Romney scored an overwhelming win Sunday in Puerto
Captain awaits driving record
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Although Ted Mason was reinstated as a
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 19, the 79th day of 2012. There are 287 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Actress Renee Taylor (“The Nanny”) is 79. Actress Phyllis Newman is 79. Actress Ursula
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New Youngstown park & rec director to start next week
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Cancer-drug shortage affects Valley hospitals
Cancer-drug shortage affects Valley hospitals A shortage of cancer-treating drugs, particularly
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Poland Relay plans spaghetti dinner
Poland Relay plans spaghetti dinner Poland Relay for Life of Poland is sponsoring a spaghetti
SENIOR CITIZENS
55 Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
BOOKS DIGEST || Writing workshop at Pig Iron Press
Writing workshop at Pig Iron Press YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Literary & Art Works will have its
Garden Forum will present fashion show
YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area will present its annual spring meeting,
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64, White Shrine of Jerusalem, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate members will discuss spring floral picks. Hostess will be Geri Tarka. TUESDAY
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for lunch at noon at Shepherd of the Valley, 301 W.
Keirsten Hanson | Mario Travaline
STILLWATER, MINN. Keirston Hanson and Mario Travaline, both of East Falmouth, Mass., exchanged
Angela Bata | A.J. Giancola
HUBBARD Angela Bata and A.J. Giancola, both of Hubbard, were united in marriage Oct. 22 at St.
Rebecca Basista | Robert Komara
YOUNGSTOWN Rebecca Basista of Lowellville and Robert Komara of Canfield exchanged wedding vows in
Jillian Giannios | Dustin Hibbard
STRUTHERS Jillian Colleen Giannios and Dustin C. Hibbard, both of Elsmere, Ky., were married Oct.
Columbus couple will marry here in June rite
The parents of Raelyn Nicole Romito are announcing her engagement to Brian Charles Deuley, both of
Summer nuptials are planned for Arizona couple
Megan Fiedorczyk and Michael Delia, both of Maricopa, Ariz., are engaged and planning to be married,
Jenna Gorsky, Jason Colatruglio will wed April 21
BOARDMAN John and Patricia Gorsky of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Prosecutor: Willie Robinson's parents to blame for his death
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An assistant Cuyahoga County prosecutor says she thinks
Harding Falls
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com CLEVELAND Maybe it was the 26.4 field goal percentage.
Final touch motivates Cook
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The last time Youngstown State running back Jamaine
Chaney sends 11 back to home schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown In its first year as a visual and performing
Jessalyn Hartsfield faces challenge of rare conditi9on
Rare condition means girl is short in stature, but she and her family are ... By JOHN W. GOODWIN
Lefties are all right at Panera Open
By John Bassetti sports@vindy.com HUBBARD Ryan Ciminelli and Johnny Petraglia Jr. — the top
Figueroa makes state-ment
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Last year she fouled out. This year she broke out. All it took
Newcomers, tradition mix for St. Paddy’s Day Dash
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It was a lucky day for the Irish in
Phantoms Jonzzon, Stenglein score twice
Staff report BENSONVILLE, ILL. Two goals each by Soren Jonzzon and J.T. Stenglein lifted the
After close election, Gains reflects on lessons learned, moving forward
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Paul J. Gains says statistics show his
YSU FOOTBALL || NOTEBOOK
Spring emphasis: Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford said his biggest emphasis this spring is implementing new defensive coordinator Joe Tresey’s scheme.
Invest in city, Girard urges
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard After spending more than a decade under
YSU to celebrate diversity leadership
Staff report Youngstown In its fifth year, Youngstown State University will celebrate and honor
Jennings Center seeks strange items for program
Staff report Slippery Rock, Pa. Jennings Environmental Education Center wants your weird
Canfield 7th-grader wins the Bee
Max Lee, grand champion of The Vindicator 79th Regional Spelling Bee, displays the trophy he won at the contest Saturday in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University. Max, a seventh-grader at Canfield Village Middle School, beat 64 other spellers.
Police seeking suspect in Rulli Bros. robbery
A police dog lost the scent of a suspect who fled on foot following a 10 p.m. Saturday robbery at Rulli Bros. supermarket on South Avenue.
Review: 5 ways to control your privacy on Google
By ANICK JESDANUN Associated Press NEW YORK Like it or not, your relationship with Google is
Gadhafi intel chief arrested
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Daughters are favorite topic with president
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barack Obama likes to talk about his kids. What parent doesn’t?
Buckeyes escape Bulldogs scare
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jared Sullinger doesn’t get mad anymore. Those days are over. The
Nazi-camp guard John Demjanjuk dies The retired Ohio autoworker was appealing his conviction
Associated Press BERLIN John Demjanjuk was convicted of being a low-ranking guard at the
jamaine cook | Chasing history
Where Jamaine Cook stands in YSU’s career record book: Rushing yardage 1. Tamron Smith
Bad luck chasing Kurt Busch
Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. If Kurt Busch had any doubt he’s stuck in a run of bad luck, it
Tribe’s Jimenez shelled; Shields quiet Bucs’ bats
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Manny Acta isn’t concerned about Ubaldo Jimenez — yet. Jimenez
Men’s basketball roundup Saturday’s other games
EAST REGIONAL No. 1 Syracuse 75, No. 8 Kansas State 59 PITTSBURGH Scoop Jardine had 16 points
Hathaway Brown repeats
Associated Press COLUMBUS Vanessa Smith had 19 points for Shaker Heights Hathaway Brown as the
Milwaukee again tames Penguins
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Niles A frustrating start to the 2012 season continued
ncaa women’s basketball
NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament DES MOINES REGIONAL First Round Saturday At Allstate
Green Bay women roll past Iowa St.
Associated Press AMES, Iowa The Green Bay Phoenix thought they should have been seeded much
nhl roundup Saturday’s other games
Panthers 3, Sabres 2, SO SUNRISE, FLA. Dmitry Kulikov returned from a knee injury and scored the
Birdie streak lifts Goosen into lead
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, Fla. Retief Goosen was about ready to give up. His lower back
Pens capture 11th straight
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Sidney Crosby felt more comfortable in the second game of his
NBA roundup Saturday’s games
Knicks 102, Pacers 88 INDIANAPOLIS Jeremy Lin scored 19 points to help the Knicks improve to 3-0
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Not everyone loves the parade
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Accused soldier was family man
Associated Press LAKE TAPPS, Wash. On a winding road of wood-frame homes tucked amid towering
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS $30,136 Source: Seattle Times
Amount former Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden has received, per point, in his five NBA
Ohio to treat lake to fight algae
Associated Press ST. MARYS, Ohio Ohio’s largest inland lake will be treated this spring with a
3 states to survey Ohio River anglers
Associated Press SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. Starting today, wildlife officials in three states will
POLICE CALLS for Canfield, Austintown
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Middle class is forced to adjust expectations
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS A business degree and a decade of negotiating
Author says ‘Bandstand’ blocked blacks
Philadelphia Daily News PHILADELPHIA Professor Matthew Delmont set out to write about how the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending March 10
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Thief” by Clive Cussler & Justin Scott (Putnam) 2. “Lone Wolf” by Jodi
MISSED WORDS
Bronx Teague, Akiva Academy, tarragon. Seth Ensign, Austintown Middle, salmonella. Andrew Lamp,
Taxing oil and gas to provide income tax cuts makes sense
Editorial: The past week was an unusually busy one for news generated in this area by the ever-emerging oil
ncaa men’s basketball
NCAA Tournament FIRST ROUND At UD Arena Dayton, Ohio Tuesday, March 13 Western Kentucky
A drive to succeed
Car salesman’s longtime love of his job has given him ... By Chelsea Miller cmiller@vindy.com
YSU women place 13th
Youngstown State women’s bowling coach Jim Hall had a succinct description of his team’s
OPENING CREDITS
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Tom Morris’ film- making career is off to an impressive
Years Ago
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Pop culture Q&A
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YBI, TECHudson to sign agreement
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ARMED FORCES DIGEST || VETERANS
VETERANS Eligible for bonus COLUMBUS Although America’s war in Iraq officially is over,
Teen’s family: Son wasn’t shot in self-defense
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. Calls made to police show that a black teenager was terrified as
‘Caveman caucuses’ overreach
Opinion: Ohio Sen. Nina Turner, a Democrat from Cleveland, was so touched by the concern of her Republican
2 suicide blasts kill dozens in Syria
2 suicide blasts kill dozens in Syria DAMASCUS, Syria Two suicide bombers detonated cars packed
STATE indoor track AND FIELD How area athletes fared
DIVISION I BOYS Boardman: Devin Campbell, 60 dash, 10th, 7.05; long jump, 14th, 19-51/2; Mark
Subaru drives into top automaker spot as Honda slips
Riding a wave of impressive redesigned models in the last few years, Subaru has earned the top
Absence of a demolition list makes Youngstown look bad
Editorial: Youngstown has been battling housing blight and neighborhood deterioration for many years, and yet a
Fire in E. Liverpool kills man, his 3 sons
Staff/wire report EAST LIVERPOOL Fire officials say a father and his three sons were killed when
METRO DIGEST || West Side checkpoint
West Side checkpoint AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated Task Force
Colts’ McGlynn sees team on rise
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com When offensive lineman Mike McGlynn joined the Cincinnati Bengals
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County New complaints Ohio Receivables LLC v. George Haschak, money.
Looks familiar
Looks familiar First- through third-place winners in The Vindicator 79th Regional Spelling Bee
birthdays
birthdays Composer John Kander (“Chicago”) is 85. Country singer Charley Pride is 74. Actor Kevin
METRO DIGEST || Blood drives today through Saturday
Blood drives Cleveland American Red Cross blood drives set through Saturday: Kinsman
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. In Celtic folklore there is a story of a seal that becomes human by removing
newsmakers
newsmakers Colombian star Juanes: SXSW is life-changing AUSTIN, Texas Juanes didn’t get to
Stuck in the past
Dallas Morning News DALLAS The last thing a supermarket shopper wants to see is long lines and
‘HEROIC EFFORT’
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS To most people, a tornado means destruction. To Martin Goebel,
When “Dancing With the Stars” returns Monday night, the celebrity dancers will include
When “Dancing With the Stars” returns Monday night, the celebrity dancers will include actor Jaleel
nfl Roundup Saturday’s news
Manning: Peyton Manning worked out for Tennessee in Knoxville. Titans general manager Ruston Webster
Spycam case stirs debate over hate-crime laws
Associated Press NEW YORK There was a verdict in the wrenching Rutgers webcam spying case, but
ncaa women’s roundup Saturday’s games
KINGSTON REGIONAL No. 1 Connecticut 83, Prairie View A&M 47 BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Kaleena
4th annual Our Valley Cooks Food Expo
By SEAN BARRON Special to the Vindicator It stands to reason that a love of food, a large, close
Ten years and counting from close of Mill Creek Park ice rink
Opinion: This winter marks 10 years since the Mill Creek Park ice-skating rink closed. The park is in the
Teachers in the US report job satisfaction is evaporating
Opinion: By Richard W. RILEY AND ARTHUR LEVINE McClatchy-Tribune The latest national teacher survey
record reviews
WZRD Album: “WZRD” (Universal Republic) Grade: B WZRD, band and CD, is an alliance of Kid Cudi
IN WITH THE NEW
Associated Press MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Free falling from a 60-foot tower, slipping down an
Saturday, March 17 (101 stories)
Warren police seeking ID of young man hit by car
City police are asking for the public’s help as they seek to identify a young man who was seriously hurt and hospitalized at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown after a car hit him at 12:30 a.m. Saturday on Riverview Street Northwest, between Niblock and Tod avenues.
OVI checkpoint tonight on West Side
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Intoxicated Task Force is conducting an OVI checkpoint this evening on Mahoning Avenue on Youngstown’s West Side with a saturation patrol in Austintown.
Romney tells PR he supports statehood; Santorum says English must reign
Looking toward the critical primary in Illinois, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney wrapped up a shortened campaign trip to Puerto Rico on Saturday as he prepared for more tough contests against chief rival Rick Santorum.
Father, 3 sons killed in East Liverpool fire
Fire officials say a father and his three sons were killed when a fire destroyed a house at 941 Vine St.
Convicted Nazi camp guard Demjanjuk dies before appeal resolved
John Demjanjuk was convicted of being a low-ranking guard at Sobibor death camp, but his 35-year fight on three continents to clear his name — a legal battle that had not yet ended when he died Saturday at age 91 — made him one of the best-known faces of Nazi prosecutions.
Warren Harding boys trail 45-26 after three quarters
Warren Harding boys trail 45-26 after three quarters.
St. Patty's Day festivites in full swing downtown till 1 a.m.
It's a lucky day for the Irish in downtown Youngstown, with St. Patrick’s Day falling on this sunny and warm Saturday and throngs coming from all over the region to enjoy the fourth annual St. Paddy’s Day Dash.
Warren Harding boys trail 13-3 after first quarter
Warren Harding boys trail 13-3 after first quarter
Boil water alert lifted
The city water department has lifted the boil water alert for its water customers south of Canfield Road and Indianola Avenue.
Cooke, Crosby lead Pens to 11th straight win
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Doors ‘swing’ open so students waltz in
Doors ‘swing’ open so students waltz in BOARDMAN Boardman High School, 7777 Glenwood Ave., will
A.O.H. and L.O.A.H. will honor Irish Man, Woman of 2012
YOUNGSTOWN Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians have selected the
Polish group will sponsor Swieconka
YOUNGSTOWN The Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle will sponsor Swieconka [SHVEN-sonka], a free Polish
Youngstown man innocent of sex with minor
A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court jury has acquitted a 24-year-old South Meridian Road man of two counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
Is Austintown in the home stretch?
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A new agreement between Penn National Gaming Inc.
League starts with an L
Errors, hit batsmen hurt YSU in Horizon opener By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com niles The
Ellsworth woman keeps the holidays year-round
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Ellsworth For nearly two decades, Joyce Vitikas has
Harding lands in final after back-to-back gut-wrenchers
Harding lands in final after back-to-back gut-wrenchers By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com
37-year YPD officer retires after probe into force he used on inmate
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rodney Lewis retired from the Youngstown Police Department this month
Crestview graduate Bowker in NCAA tournament
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Chelsea Bowker calls her journey from Crestview High to the
Niles seeks to recover $250K in fines
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The collection agency hired by city council last week for
Phantoms lose in OT, fall from 2nd
Staff report waterloo, iowa Ryan Belonger’s unassisted goal with 2:35 remaining lifted the
Judge allows Sheriff Altiere's son to get drug treatment
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Thomas Altiere Jr., son of Sheriff Thomas Altiere Sr.,
Youngstown officer treated after assault
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city police officer was assaulted and
Buckeyes continue to struggle with consistency
By Bob Baptist The Columbus Dispatch PITTSBURGH Lenzelle Smith Jr. said he could tell during
Man gets 7-year term for second vehicular homicide
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A judge sentenced a 31-year-old Poland man to seven years in prison and
Judge: Ex-clerk DeJacimo is off the hook for $112,000
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN With March 22 being the last day of former Warren
For some contestants, Vindy Bee is family tradition
Victoria Jones-Burney, center, one of the 66 participants in today’s Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee, studies with her mother, Lisa Jones, who competed in the bee in 1986, and her brother, Jabraelyn Jones, who was a competitor in 2008.
Competing at state
Competing at state salem Blade Kemats, a seventh-grader, has qualified to represent Salem Junior
Horizon Academy students compete, place at science fair
Staff report Youngstown About 500 students from seven Midwest states showcased their
Area YSEA has Read Across America event
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown Student Education Association is the campus student
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, March 17, the 77th day of 2012. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Innovation Fund invests $125K into 2 YBI companies
Staff report Youngstown The Innovation Fund, in partnership with Youngstown State University,
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Cortland Bank CD rate for 91 days is 0.05 percent. A listing on Page A12 in
CBO: Obama budget produces a deficit of $977B for 2013
Associated Press WASHINGTON A new analysis of President Barack Obama’s budget for next year says
Girard sues company for practices at dump
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard Hoping to stem a potential environmental
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Clooney and father arrested in protest WASHINGTON George Clooney and his father
Grateful for Manning’s gifts
Opinion: The Indianapolis Star: In the pantheon of Indianapolis sports heroes, crowded with the lustrous
Dad: Man had housing stress before stabbings in Columbus
Associated Press COLUMBUS The father of a man accused of stabbing four in an Ohio office
US: If N. Korea launches rocket, food aid is done
Associated Press PYONGYANG, N. Korea North Korea plans to blast a satellite into space next
Fans, entrepreneurs among the first buyers of new iPad
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Apple’s latest iPad drew the customary lines of die-hard fans
Boil alert issued for South Side, part of Boardman
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A boil-alert advisory remains in effect for water customers on the
METRO DIGEST || Canfield man injured in S.C. crash that kills Medina man
Canfield man injured in fatal S.C. crash CANFIELD A Canfield man was injured and a Medina man
49ers join Manning derby; decision expected Monday or Tuesday
Associated Press The stealthy 49ers are in the chase for Peyton Manning. The Dolphins and
Dufner takes lead at Transitions
Associated Press PALM HARBOR, FLA. Jason Dufner and Padraig Harrington felt cautious at times
Vickers seeks to rehabilitate image
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service BRISTOL, Tenn. As he returns to the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Romney, Santorum, Obama trade some campaign digs
Associated Press CHICAGO After two Deep South losses, Mitt Romney is intensifying his campaign
LEGACY LIVES ON
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Its name, Greater Friendship Missionary
Canton renovator hires homeless
Akron Beacon Journal CANTON Venie Bennett had to take a job sorting trash. Kevin Radsick
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Ohio 65 Michigan60 Next: Ohio vs. Temple/South Florida winner, Sunday, TBA, in Nashville Tenn.
Faith trusts God’s plan
We read in Scripture that Jesus was crucified along with two robbers on either side of him. The
“Leprechaun’s revenge” (9 p.m., syfy): Holy shamrocks! In this TV film, an evil
“Leprechaun’s revenge” (9 p.m., syfy): Holy shamrocks! In this TV film, an evil leprechaun goes on
‘Unchained Reaction’ Show is Rube Goldberg machines gone wild
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Bang. Bang. Bang. Three bowling balls
METRO DIGEST || Good Friday breakfast Central Y
Good Friday breakfast planned Youngstown YMCA of Youngstown will host its annual Good Friday
Dems may need a new tack
Opinion: COLUMBUS Remember when Republicans were shouting from the rooftops about the lack of consideration
Higher gas prices threaten economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Inflation remains tame throughout the U.S. economy, with one big
Man sentenced for relationship with 13-year-old
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old Youngs-town man will spend
Two sides of health-care debate
Opinion: There’s a seeming paradox in the way Americans view the health care law that President Barack Obama
Bigger than anything, but still The Black Keys
It’s been a long road, but The Black Keys have not forgotten where they came from By JOHN BENSON
YSU’s Beta Gamma Sigma installs 41
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State University Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, hosted by
Princeton’s assistant rooting for Ivy victory
Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Assistant coach Milena Flores is hoping Princeton can become
greater friendship missionary baptist church | Through the years
Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, is celebrating its 90th
US consumer prices up due to higher gas costs
Associated Press WASHINGTON A sharp jump in gas prices drove a measure of U.S. consumer costs
Sergio Martinez takes on Macklin tonight in Garden
Associated Press NEW YORK Sergio Martinez is generally considered the world’s best
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel A. Aluise, 27, of 2040 E. Middletown Road,
Ohio bill would require tracking of cold-med sales
Associated Press DAYTON A proposal in the House aimed at curbing illegal methamphetamine labs
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at multitude of places
Today is St. Patrick’s Day and celebrations will take place at a multitude of places (see
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open
Honda settlement: Will judge rethink?
Honda settlement: Will judge rethink? san diego A San Diego judge is giving no signs that he
Green, no envy: Valley restaurants, bars roll out barrels
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN As revelers tuck into green eggs and maybe even
NEWS SHOWS
NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential
Attorney identifies Afghan suspect
Associated Press SEATTLE The attorney for a soldier accused of killing 16 civilians in
Cooper stays hot as OU shocks Michigan
By Elton Alexander Cleveland Plain Dealer NASHVILLE, Tenn. The screams from the band, the
CW shortens the delay for Web release of shows
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES After studying the viewing behavior of its young audience, the CW
African terrorist must answer for his crimes against children
Editorial: Judging by worldwide reaction to the Kony 2012 film on YouTube, most people appear to be unfamiliar
Student found guilty
Student found guilty new brunswick, n.j. A former Rutgers Univer- sity student convicted
Friday, March 16 (132 stories)
Medina man dead, Canfield man injured in S.C. crash
A Canfield man was injured and a Medina man killed when their car veered off the right side of Interstate 77 and struck several trees near Exit 73 on state Route 901 in Rock Hill, S.C., around 11:41 a.m. Friday.
Youngstown man injured in fall in Mill Creek Park
A 26-year-old Youngstown man was seriously injured when he fell 20 to 30 feet while rock climbing in Mill Creek Park early this evening.
Poland man gets prison for aggravated vehicular homicide
Poland man gets prison for aggravated vehicular homicide
Police: Fla. couple kept boy in cage inside closet
Police: Fla. couple kept boy in cage inside closet TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Police say a Florida
Ex-Ohio lawmaker pleads not guilty to bribery charge
Ex-Ohio lawmaker pleads not guilty to bribery charge
No negligence found in Mass. centenarian death
No negligence found in Mass. centenarian death DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — An arbitrator has found no
Pa. 'pumping party' suspect's bail dropped to $750K
Pa. 'pumping party' suspect's bail dropped to $750K
Dad: Man had housing stress before Ohio stabbings
Dad: Man had housing stress before Ohio stabbings COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The father of a man
New Castle woman forfeits 3 dogs that attacked 91-year-old woman
New Castle woman forfeits 3 dogs that attacked 91-year-old woman
Early forecast: Fishing on Lake Erie expected to be good this year
Early forecast: Fishing on Lake Erie expected to be good this year
Ohio bill would require tracking of cold medication sales
Ohio bill would require tracking of cold medication sales
Penn National, Ohio move ahead on Austintown racino
Penn National, Ohio move ahead on Austintown racino Columbus Penn National Gaming, Inc. and the
Poll: Renaming PSU stadium for Paterno favored
Poll: Renaming PSU stadium for Paterno favored STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A new poll shows stronger
SC mom pleads guilty to murder in sons’ deaths
SC mom pleads guilty to murder in sons’ deaths ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother has
South Side boil alert
South Side boil alert Boardman On Thursday, the Youngstown Water Department experienced a large
Shark bites man in arm off Fla.’s east coast
Shark bites man in arm off Fla.’s east coast JENSEN BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A man was bitten in the arm
Father of Fla. watch leader says son isn’t racist
Father of Fla. watch leader says son isn’t racist SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The father of a central
Youngstown officer assaulted at South Side bar
Youngstown officer assaulted at South Side bar YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown police officer was
Mass. zoo’s cats benefit from Boston power loss
Mass. zoo’s cats benefit from Boston power loss MENDON, Mass. (AP) — The transformer fire that
Lawyer: Afghan killing suspect being flown U.S.
Lawyer: Afghan killing suspect being flown U.S. SEATTLE (AP) — The soldier accused of killing 16
DNA links 3 State College rape cases to 1 man
DNA links 3 State College rape cases to 1 man STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Police in State College
Building inspection bureau criticized; laptops unused
Building inspection bureau criticized; laptops unused PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Controller
Pittsburgh armored car heist on TV’s ‘Most Wanted’
Pittsburgh armored car heist on TV’s ‘Most Wanted’ PITTSBURGH (AP) — The FBI is hoping television
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. April 2 at St. Matthias
It’s time again for Women’s Night Out
SALEM Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., will host its third Women’s Night Out from 4
910th Reservists delivering supplies to Hospice in Guatemala
Air Force Reservists form the 910th Airlift Wing’s 76th Aerial Port Squadron left today on a humanitarian airlift.
Talent show at Wick Park today
Youngstown’s Got Talent, a talent show presented by Leaders for Progress, in conjunction with St. James Church of God in Christ and Be Encouraged Ministry, will be from 6 to 10 p.m. today at Wick Park Pavilion.
Free program on bluebirds Saturday
McKeever Environmental Learning Center and the Bluebird Society of Pennsylvania will present “The Fledgling Experience,” a free program on bluebirds, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the center, 55 McKeever Lane.
Ohio State cruises past Loyola, Md. 78-59
Ohio State cruises past Loyola, Md. 78-59 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Deshaun Thomas scored a career-high 31
ONE YEAR AFTER THE FIRST INJECTION-WELL EARTHQUAKE
The two low-magnitude earthquakes — felt by few but discussed by many — in the early morning of March 17, 2011, quickly became a conversation point at coffee shops, grocery stores and throughout the Mahoning Valley.
Fitch high jumper Jakovina places second at indoor nationals
For Jay Jakovina, fewer sights led to higher heights.
Grandmother files complaint against Youngstown police
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 46-year-old Youngs-town woman who said
Neptune sends 42 to Canton swim event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Y-Neptune swim team will send 42 athletes to this
Youngstown school officials given more freedom
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The commission overseeing the city school
9 indicted in hazing incident at YSU's KAP fraternity
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
Phantoms battle pain of late season
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Despite his top goaltender being stuck on the
Poland library sponsors ‘Hunger Games’
More than 60 teens converged on the Poland Branch library to experience some aspects of “The Hunger Games,” a young-adult trilogy, come to life.
Covelli expects 1,200 youth wrestlers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Athletic Committee’s grade-school wrestling state championships
Harding robotics team wins
Staff report WARREN Robotics teams from Warren, Girard and Austintown competed over the weekend
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-over-par 74 in the first round of the Transitions Championship. Kokrak is tied for 120th with 11 others. His round included two birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey.
Judge approves another delay in Houser death penalty case
It has been more than two years since Angeline Fimognari was fatally shot outside St. Dominic Church, but the trial of the man accused of killing her has been postponed for a third time, this time until the end of April.
Panel appointed to raise funds for Mahoning pound expansion
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners appointed an
St. Patrick’s Day 2012: Top o’ the weekend to you!
Brady's Leap helped kick off the St. Patrick's Day weekend Thursday at Kravitz Deli on Belmont Avenue. Festivities are continuing at many area bars and restaurants today and Saturday, when Kravitz will have its annual Corned Beef Fest.Saturday
AMS’s Mackall wins wrestling state title
STAFF REPORT “I think I’m ready for this,” said Alex Mackall, 14, an Austintown Middle School
Organizations sponsor concealed-carry class
Staff report niles United Veterans of America-Ohio Post 7, Hubbard Conservation Club and Western
Boardman briefs
Boardman orchestras present ‘Project Mayhem’ The Boardman Orchestras will present its “Project
Cabbage patch kid wins top prize
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Last April, Dobbins student Skyler Huda was handed a cabbage
SJIHM offers enrollment for 2012-2013
St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown is currently enrolling for the
Canfield speller sets sights on title
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com The Vindicator’s 78th Regional Spelling Bee was a battle
Canfield duo places at junior high state
Canfield’s David Labra and CJ Frost earned spots on the awards podium during last weekend’s OAC
Poland sports briefs
Reserve Run open Reserve Run Golf Club is open for the 2012 season.To make a tee time, call
Poland wrestlers place at junior high state
STAFF REPORT Poland junior high wrestlers Anthony Audi and Matthew Cardello earned all-state
Boardman runners compete in NYC
The Boardman boys indoor track team sent three athletes to The New Balance National Championship
Police continue probe of latest homicide
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police continue gathering clues and
GOP Senate candidate blasted over negative auto-bailout remarks
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN State legislators from the Mahoning Valley and
Romney campaign showing signs of financial strain
Associated Press SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO The long and increasingly messy Republican presidential
EARTHQUAKE TIME LINE
EARTHQUAKE TIME LINE A look at the key events in the Youngstown injection well-earthquake
AMS dodgeball tournament raises funds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The possibility of being crowned Austintown’s ultimate dodgeball
Graziani takes sixth at wrestling tourney
STAFF REPORT Mario Graziani, who attends Boardman Center Middle School, earned a spot on the
BHS Students explore ‘true grit’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman High School’s annual “World of Words” celebration, held
McKinley students raise $6,900 for St. Jude’s
aBy SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fifth- and sixth-graders at McKinley Elementary have had a
Kravitz Deli celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kravitz Delicatessen, in their locations in Liberty and the Poland
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 16, the 76th day of 2012. There are 290 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boardman native champions ‘Wild Kindness’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kindness is a simple concept, but Boardman native David Pokrivnak
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman Lanes city tournament winner The Greater Youngstown Bowling Association held its annual
Surveys help Frank Ohl look ahead
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Officials at Frank Ohl are revamping their web page, hoping to
‘Obamacare’ a major issue
Opinion: A week from today is the two-year anniversary of President Barack Obama signing into law his most
Grand jury refuses to indict Warren man in slaying
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has refused to indict Daron Warfield Jr., 23,
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Jerry Lewis is 86. Movie director Bernardo Bertolucci is 71. Game-show host
Canfield briefs
Canfield Presbyterian introduces Cross-Walk Have you ever wanted to “Walk the Walk” of Jesus
oddly enough
oddly enough Mass. urology practice offers pizza with vasectomy BARNSTABLE, Mass. Get a
Pittsburgh area to get Shell refinery
Pittsburgh area to get Shell refinery PITTSBURGH Shell Oil Co. has chosen a site near Pittsburgh
Laws would include digital accounts in deceased’s estate
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. When Karen Williams’ son died in a motorcycle crash, the Oregon
C.H. Campbell hosts winter festival
STAFF REPORT Elementary school students and parents found a way to chase away the winter blues on
Canfield Soccer Club continues to grow
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club celebrated 35 years of recreational
Canfield youth wrestlers compete at state tourney
Youngstown will be the wrestling mecca for the second week in row as wrestlers from all over Ohio
Springsteen dethrones Adele
Los Angeles Times It took the Boss to knock Adele’s unstoppable “21” out of the top spot on
Fours and fives focus on food
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com If you’d like to read a book, clap your hands, If
Top BHS students treated to breakfast by PTSA
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Hardworking Boardman High School students were offered a treat on
Green Team hosts placemat contest
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County’s is hosting the annual “Earth Day to Earth Day Placemat
Warrren man found guilty in shooting
Jacquavis K. Williams put his head down on the defense table as guilty verdicts to felonious assault and aggravated robbery were read, and his mother began screaming from the spectator benches.
Heavy demand expected as new Apple iPad goes on sale
Associated Press NEW YORK Let the wild rumpus start. The customary storefront crowds are
Grant helps schools prevent at-risk behavior
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com The Canfield Local School District has $75,000 to implement a
Following tradition: Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, one of the most senior members of the
Opinion: Following tradition: Ronald V. Gerberry of Austintown, D-59th, one of the most senior members of the
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield’s Trebilcock swims well at OSU Ohio State sophomore Garrett Trebilcock, a Canfield High
Rich target Obama
Opinion: JIM Hightower OtherWords It was a total lockdown. As jet after jet swept in surreptitiously with
Md. man pleads guilty to dumping, burning
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Edgar C. Knieriem Jr., 64, of Cockeysville, Md., pleaded
Rust Belt Brewing and others delivers tradition and variety for St. Patrick’s Day...
When beer lovers think of the great brewing traditions from around the world, several countries come to mind: Germany, Belgium, England, and The United States of America (George Washington brewed his own), and of course Ireland.
Canfield Girl Scouts celebrate milestone
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Girl Scouts participated in Girl Scout Sunday,
Teens try hands at business
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Boardman White Inc. executives Betsy
Howard stays put; centers on move
Associated Press Dwight Howard agreed to stay in Orlando on a day plenty of other big men were on
Kurt Busch among few who enjoy a Bristol visit
NASCAR Wire Service Bristol, Tenn. The high potential for pitfalls may not make Bristol Motor
METRO DIGEST || 70-year-old pedestrian killed
Pedestrian killed West Farmington Ohio State Highway Patrol said a 70-year-old woman died
Young drummer playing to her own beat
By SEAN BARRON Special to the Vindicator If you felt compelled to create a who’s-who list of
Austintown briefs
Curves offers Silver Sneaker Memberships Curves Austintown is offering free Healthways Silver
US suffers setbacks in Afghanistan
US suffers setbacks in Afghanistan kabul The American campaign in Afghanistan suffered a double
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to
Solar panels could go up at fire station
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD A local pharmacist will provide at least
Healthy Penguins help extend winning streak to 10
Associated Press NEW YORK Sidney Crosby was on the ice for three of Pittsburgh’s five goals,
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Arrest warrant for Russell Brand NEW ORLEANS New Orleans police have issued an
Next step in fixing health-care system is universal coverage
Opinion: Next step in fixing health-care system is universal coverage Why should you look for American
City condemns parking deck; owner plans to sue
The city condemned a downtown parking deck because structural problems identified a year ago haven’t been addressed.
Police Blotter
March 3 Warrant: Police arrested Shanna Barber, 24, of 55 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, on a
Book club selects next titles
The Ursuline Center Book Club will host two upcoming book discussion groups that are open to the
Where’s the beef?
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The lunch lady won’t be serving up “pink slime” anymore at several
A spoof that’s simply super
‘21 JUMP STREET’ By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “21 Jump Street” thrilled me to
US should treat Brazil like India
Opinion: When President Barack Obama welcomes Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the White House on April
Businesses, union discuss shale boom
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Contractors and union leaders gathered to
Nature is the star of ‘Planet’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “The best stories on our planet are natural
“fairly legal” (9 p.m., usa): Kate Reed (Sarah Shahi), the hottest mediator on TV,
“fairly legal” (9 p.m., usa): Kate Reed (Sarah Shahi), the hottest mediator on TV, returns for
2011 was a good year in Ohio for attracting new development
Editorial: Once again, Site Selection mag- azine has found that Ohio is a good pace to do business. Gov.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Foreigner,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for this charming comedy
Ex-Ill. governor starts 14-year prison term
Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. Convicted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich never allowed himself
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles P. Heim, 30, of Youngstown, and Nicole M.
Poland briefs
Fracking event set An open informational event to raise community awareness about fracking will
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch excels at nationals Fitch senior Jay Jakovina jumped 6 feet, 9 inches to place second at the
Mayor Sammarone requests more details on brine, potential concerns
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Charles Sammarone expressed concern in a
Thursday, March 15 (96 stories)
Free produce giveaway Friday morning
In conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley, Warren Family Mission will give away fresh produce from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at 2671 Youngstown Road.
Assault sends 2 Youngstown officers to hospital
Police said a fight between a boyfriend and girlfriend at a South Side bar sent two officers and a suspect to the hospital this evening.
70-year-old pedestrian killed in West Farmington
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a 70-year-old woman died Thursday after being struck by a truck while crossing the road.
Crosby’s return a hit on Broadway
Crosby’s return a hit on Broadway NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Crosby’s return after three months of
Struthers update: Wildcats fall
Struthers update: Wildcats fall CANTON Mentor Lake Catholic defeated Struthers, 68-39, in
Fund-raising committee named for Mahoning pound expansion
Mahoning commissioners appoint committee to raise funds for dog-pound expansion
Jury acquits Viking Cook of assaulting girlfriend
Jury acquits Viking Cook of assaulting girlfriend MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A jury has acquitted
Arson probe launched in Vegas Golden Nugget fire
Arson probe launched in Vegas Golden Nugget fire LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a man
Heavy demand expected as iPad goes on sale Friday
Heavy demand expected as iPad goes on sale Friday NEW YORK (AP) — Let the wild rumpus start. The
City condemns downtown parking deck
City condemns downtown parking deck YOUNGSTOWN — The city condemned a downtown parking deck
British PM Cameron visits 9/11 memorial in NYC
British PM Cameron visits 9/11 memorial in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — British Prime Minister David
Democrats, UAW members criticize Mandel
Democrats, UAW members criticize Mandel YOUNGSTOWN — State legislators from the Mahoning Valley
Water main break disrupts West Side service
Water main break disrupts West Side service YOUNGSTOWN Water service should be returned soon to
Ohio man pleads guilty in $17M Amish fraud case
Ohio man pleads guilty in $17M Amish fraud case YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has admitted
US soldier accused in Wikileaks case due in court
US soldier accused in Wikileaks case due in court FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A U.S. Army private
Colo. man ticketed for tying cat to rock during run
Colo. man ticketed after cat refuses to go for jog LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — Police in Lafayette,
Ohio school principal ordered to work from home
Ohio school principal ordered to work from home MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — An elementary school
Afghan leader: NATO should pull back to big bases
Afghan leader: NATO should pull back to big bases KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s
Attorneys in Casey Anthony case want any tweets
Attorneys in Casey Anthony case want any tweets ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for the woman suing
Blagojevich leaves home to report to Colo. prison
Blagojevich leaves home to report to Colo. prison CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod
Iraqi president being treated at Mayo Clinic
Iraqi president being treated at Mayo Clinic ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Iraq President Jalal Talabani
Teacher, school board president tussle
Teacher, school board president tussle CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Police are investigating a physical
UPMC releases med, psych records of Pa. shooter
UPMC releases med, psych records of Pa. shooter PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh
DEP tracking source of more methane in wells
DEP tracking source of more methane in wells MONTROSE, Pa. (AP) — State environmental officials
Miss Mosure, Mr. Oles will wed in April cermony
The parents of Cassie A. Mosure, who lives in Canfield, are announcing the engagement and
Dance group to offer free lessons in basics
Dance group to offer free lessons in basics YOUNGSTOWN USA Dance, a volunteer group that
Youngstown native gets Carnegie honor
PITTSBURGH A Youngstown native, Pierina Morelli, recently received a Carnegie Science Award
ABWA selects 2012 Woman of the Year
Staff report At its March 8 meeting the Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s
'Pink slime' appears headed for school lunch garbage heap
"Pink slime" just went from a simmer to a boil.
Kasich plan: Raise drilling tax, lower income tax
Gov. John Kasich is proposing a tax increase on fracking, along with a corresponding income tax cut directly tied to how much the state collects from new oil and gas production.
Harding defense comes up big
Rasuan Smith has made plenty of steals in his 18 years of playing basketball — he’ll be sure to remind you of that.
South Side woman threatened by men won’t return home
A 25-year-old South Side woman has vowed not to return to her home until police arrest the two men who pulled a gun on her in front of her home and children this week.
Fashion designer Nanette Lepore to receive honorary degree
City native and fashion designer Nanette Lepore will receive an honorary degree at Youngstown State University’s spring undergraduate commencement.
Struthers Wildcats soaring into regional
With the start of a new season back in December, the Struthers High boys basketball team wanted to do what no other Wildcats have done in school history.
Investigation continues in Warren family fire deaths
By ED RUNYAN ru