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Obama focused on Afghan withdrawal, diplomacy with Iran
Amid fresh concerns over the safety of American forces, President Barack Obama on Tuesday said the accidental burning of Qurans in Afghanistan and the retaliatory killings of U.S. troops gave new credence to the need to end the war.
ELECTION UPDATE | Greene wins Mahoning sheriff's race
ELECTION UPDATE | Jerry Greene wins Mahoning sheriff's race
ELECTION UPDATE | Ditzler wins Mahoning commissioner seat
ELECTION UPDATE | Ditzler wins Mahoning commissioner seat
Americans understand need for tax reforms, Obama tells corporate leaders
President Barack Obama told business leaders Tuesday that the nation needs to reform its tax system to help boost the economy, saying the American people "instinctually understand" that the U.S. needs a more balanced approach to solve its economic problems.
ELECTION UPDATE | Gains beats Macejko
Paul Gains talks to a supporter as votes were counted Tuesday night.
Twin sisters, former entertainers, found dead in Lake Tahoe
When they were young, Patricia and Joan Miller sang and danced for Bing Crosby, troops and their friends.
ELECTION UPDATE | Romney claims 3, Santorum 2, Gingrich 1 Super Tuesday states
Mitt Romney rolled to primary victories in Virginia, Vermont and home-state Massachusetts on Super Tuesday, reaching for a decisive advantage in the most turbulent race for the Republican presidential nomination in a generation.
ELECTION UPDATE | Incumbent Tom Letson has large early lead in Dem primary for Ohio House
ELECTION UPDATE | Letson has large early lead in Dem primary for Ohio House
ELECTION UPDATE | Altiere leads in Trumbull sheriff's race
ELECTION UPDATE | Altiere leads in Trumbull sheriff's race
ELECTION UPDATE | Romney has slim lead in Ohio GOP prez primary
ELECTION UPDATE | Romney has slim early lead in Ohio GOP prez primary
ELECTION UPDATE | Dickey Myers has early lead over incumbent Craig Brown for Columbiana Recorder
Dickey has early lead over incumbent in Dem race for Columbiana recorder
Route 422 in Lawrence County to reopen after crash
Route 422 in Lawrence County to reopen after crash SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. U.S. Route 422, closed
Judge: Chardon school shooting case may go to adult court
Judge: Chardon school shooting case may go to adult court CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — A 17-year-old
Md. murder charges dropped for abortion doctors
Md. murder charges dropped for abortion doctors ELKTON, Md. (AP) — Maryland prosecutors have
Tracking horizontal gas wells in Ohio
The map displays the various horizontal gas wells in Ohio and each stage of operation. It is updated weekly by the students of Youngstown State University’s NewsOutlet.org.
Ariz. governor blasts feds over immigration woes
Ariz. governor blasts feds over immigration woes PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer blasted
OEPA admits there was no water quality study in Warren
OEPA admits there was no water quality study in Warren WARREN The Ohio Environmental Protection
Activists hand out ‘pink slips’ in Manhattan
Activists hand out ‘pink slips’ in Manhattan NEW YORK (AP) — Activists holding “pink slips” have
Streak in gas price hikes ends at 27 days
Streak in gas price hikes ends at 27 days NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline prices have finally dropped
Historic preservation award nominees sought
Historic preservation award nominees sought youngstown The Historic Preservation Committee of
Few glitches, light turnout in voting across Ohio today
Few glitches, light turnout in voting across Ohio today By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS
Calif. woman killed by cannonball fired by husband
Calif. woman killed by cannonball fired by husband POTRERO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in
$336.4M Powerball winner is Newport, RI, woman, 81
$336.4M Powerball winner is Newport, RI, woman, 81 CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — The winner of last
Charity to refuse Dahmer tour money
Charity to refuse Dahmer tour money MILWAUKEE (AP) — A business offering walking tours of serial
Law enforcement official: LulzSec hackers arrested
Law enforcement official: LulzSec hackers arrested NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says
Yoga habit earns Colo. man a break on pot sentence
Yoga habit earns Colo. man a break on pot sentence ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — A district court judge in
Would-be entrepreneurs visit Youngstown Business Incubator
Would-be entrepreneurs visit Youngstown Business Incubator Youngstown 30 budding entrepreneurs
UPDATE: Hagan petition to get Limbaugh off Youngstown airwaves gaining support
Hagan wants Limbaugh off the air in Youngstown area; starts petition YOUNGSTOWN State Rep.
Special Forces soldier dies trying to save his kids
Special Forces soldier dies trying to save his kids HOPE MILLS, N.C. (AP) — A Special Forces
Dow slumps at the open as Greece deadline nears
Dow slumps at the open as Greece deadline nears Stocks in the U.S. are down more than 1 percent at
Post office schedules meeting on changes to postal operations
Post office schedules meeting on changes to postal operations YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service
Kvamme to speak at chamber’s annual meeting
Kvamme to speak at chamber’s annual meeting YOUNGSTOWN Mark Kvamme, president and interim chief
DRS LLC again named ‘Tech Elite’
DRS LLC again named ‘Tech Elite’ YOUNGSTOWN DRS LLC, a Youngstown-based information technology
Ill. inmate known as the ‘Lipstick Killer’ dies
Ill. inmate known as the ‘Lipstick Killer’ dies CHICAGO (AP) — An 83-year-old man who was dubbed
200 cats removed from woman’s upstate NY home
200 cats removed from woman’s upstate NY home HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York
Security Council to resume nuclear talks with Iran
Security Council to resume nuclear talks with Iran BRUSSELS (AP) — The five permanent members of
SC county GOP wants hopefuls to sign purity pledge
SC county GOP wants hopefuls to sign purity pledge LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — A county Republican group
Super Tuesday voters put imprint on GOP race
Super Tuesday voters put imprint on GOP race ATLANTA (AP) — Mitt Romney is angling to solidify his
Wyoming lawmakers reject welfare drug testing
Wyoming lawmakers reject welfare drug testing CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers have killed
Miss Campbell, Mr. Watson plan July nuptials
CANFIELD Kevin and Tanya Campbell are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Mary Katherine
Police: New Castle man stole coat for girlfriend in ward
Police: New Castle man stole coat for girlfriend in ward NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a
Man to change plea in Craigslist threat case
Man to change plea in Craigslist threat case PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man charged with threatening a
Nicole Shimensky, Michael Clemente to wed in July
The parents of Nicole Shimensky and Michael Clemente are announcing the couple’s engagement. The
Police probe death of toddler in housing project
Police probe death of toddler in housing project SALTSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Investigators are
Miss McCauley, Mr. Landis to wed June 17
Gregg and Lana McCau- ley of Wadsworth, Ohio, and Paul and Karen Landis of North Lima are announcing
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. March 13 at Denny’s,
Bethlehem Lutheran must cancel dinner
Bethlehem Lutheran must cancel dinner YOUNGSTOWN Because of circumstances beyond their control,
Rally comes up short for YSU
Staff report CLEVELAND The final nine seconds of Monday’s game did a pretty good job of summing
Struthers handles Ravenna’s athleticism
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN In Monday night’s Div. II district semifinal
Charges changed in fatal shooting
Police changed the charges against a woman accused in the shooting death of a man over stolen electricity last week, and a man arrested in the death is in jail on a $1 million bond.
Officials seek cause of fire that killed 4 in Warren
The early Saturday house fire that killed two adults and two children started on or near the stove, but “why and how has yet to be determined,” Warren Fire Chief Ken Nussle said Monday.
Remediation high among district grads
A report from the Ohio Board of Regents shows a high percentage of city school graduates who attended college had to take remedial college courses.
Strong schedule, tradition key Canfield
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD A strong tradition and willingness to take on
New year, same result: Berkshire ousts LaBrae
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND For the second consecutive season LaBrae High was the
Truck driver found guilty, will pay fines
The truck driver charged with a fuel spill on Interstate 680 near the on ramp to the 711 Connector in February will pay a $100 fine and court costs for failure to maintain control of the truck.
Fellow workers showing support
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com Struthers Fellow treatment-plant employees are
High-school students aim to make dreams come true
Every high-school girl wants to feel like a princess on prom night, and a group of West Branch and Salem high-school students wants to make that dream come true for as many girls as possible.
Father finds explosive device in yard
The father of a teen murdered on the city’s East Side in 2011 found an explosive device and small holes from explosions in his front yard.
Agreement reached on equipment
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
All eyes on Ohio prize
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney leads a town-hall forum before a standing-room-only crowd of about 500 at Taylor-Winfield Technologies, a metalworking-machinery company in Youngstown, on Monday
Hubbard City council unanimously approves $6.4M 2012 budget
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Hubbard City council on Monday unanimously approved
Corrective-action plan to comply with ODH order
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Health District is
Girard police probe shooting
Staff Report Girard Police are looking for the location of an alleged gambling party that ended
America’s health in jeopardy
Opinion: By Louis W. SULLIVAN McClatchy-Tribune President Obama’s budget recommendation to freeze funding
Where to donate
Where to donate Those interested in donating money to help the victims’ families of the Struthers
New coach, same expectations
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN Following in the football steps of Dan Reardon,
Average gas price in Ohio is $3.74
Average gas price in Ohio is $3.74 YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gasoline prices continue their climb toward
Avalon Inn to become Magnuson Grand Hotel
Staff report HOWLAND Longtime Mahoning Valley hotel Avalon Inn has rebranded under the Magnuson
25 Iraqi police die in shooting spree
25 Iraqi police die in shooting spree BAGHDAD Assailants waving the battle flag of al-Qaida
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES General election Those wanting to run as independent candidates in the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.19 .17 Avalon
Police say bus driver ordered girl to hit boy
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a school-bus driver in Ohio has been charged after she held
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center James and Nikita Frantz, Girard, boy, March 3. Michael and
Festival seeks artists, vendors
Staff report mantua The fourth annual Art on the Hill festival is seeking artisans and food
AP survey: More optimism about jobs and economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is improving faster than economists had expected.
Police continue to probe fatal hit-and-run accident
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are still investigating, and not releasing much information,
Youngstown high school grads are not prepared for higher ed
Editorial: It has long been known that for a large number of incoming students at Youngstown State University,
bullying documentary Movie producer protests R rating
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Fresh off his Oscar glory with “The Artist,”
Jeremy Lin is special for Asian-Americans
Opinion: By Emil Guillermo McClatchy-Tribune The phenomenon known as Linsanity is more than a feel-good
Fixing voter registration
Opinion: By Rebecca Rimel McClatchy-Tribune Catalogues, credit card offers and college alumni newsletters
A guide to the most over-hyped movies of 2012 The Greatest Film Ever?
By Barry Koltnow The Orange County Register A movie is about to open in theaters that will
The Iditarod: 1,150 miserable miles
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Right now, if you’re reading
Central America faces crisis
Opinion: When I asked Guatemala’s new President Otto Perez Molina whether Central America is rapidly becoming
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 6, the 66th day of 2012. There are 300 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Motown music moves Top Hat’s ‘57th Street’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The latest offering from Top Hat
college basketball roundup | Monday’s games
MAC Toledo 60, Miami (Ohio) 53 TOLEDO Rian Pearson scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds
Hamlin, Grubb exorcise ghosts
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service AVONDALE, Ariz. Who knew? We went to a race weekend in
National Guard mobilized
Associated Press CINCINNATI The governor Monday mobilized the National Guard to tornado-ravaged
Penguins’ winning streak reaches six
Associated Press PITTSBURGH By his own admission, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek
Thousands in Russia protest Putin victory
Los Angeles Times MOSCOW With police helicopters hovering low over central Moscow and security
Jazz snap road skid as Cavs lose again
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Utah Jazz finally found a way to win on the road. The Cleveland
30 entrepreneurs to stop at Youngstown Business Incubator
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator will be one of two Ohio stops for the
Liberty investigating two suspicious fires
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Liberty is investigating two fires about 12
Playing games with trusts
Opinion: The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville: The state of Florida has long played a cynical game with its
Fugitive arrested
Fugitive arrested YOUNGSTOWN What began as a check for a fugitive Monday led to police finding
EPA heightens scrutiny of Pa. water
Associated Press DIMOCK, Pa. Tugging on rubber gloves, a laboratory worker kneels before a
Oddly enough
oddly enough Flat tire ruins heist MADRID There’s nothing like a flat tire to ruin a carefully
McCain seeks airstrikes on Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON Frustrated by a diplomatic logjam and a bloody Syrian offensive,
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Live music on television this week include:
Live music on television this week include: v “Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS): Yelawolf
Tornado damage may spell towns’ end
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ind. This tiny Indiana farm town has no mayor, no school and no
Local native’s fianc killed in NC
Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Charlotte law-school student accused of killing a man who
10 states — and it’s all about the delegates
By Steven Thomma and David Lightman McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Republican
Reds rough up Masterson early
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Jay Bruce and Joey Votto each drove in a pair of runs off
Obama focuses on unity, Netanyahu on sovereignty
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States and Israel agree that diplomacy is the best way
Case to be heard by grand jury
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown man accused of killing his
More advertisers drop Limbaugh
Associated Press More of Rush Limbaugh’s advertisers say they are dropping his program after the
Kasich declines to give details on fracking-tax plans
Gov. John Kasich isn’t offering details yet on plans to levy a new tax on fracking activities while at the same time cutting the state’s income-tax rates.
Brown named to HL’s second team
Staff report Indianapolis Youngstown State junior forward Brandi Brown earned second team All-
Traffic charge
Traffic charge SEBRING Bentley Lenhoff, 81, of Uniontown, Ohio, is scheduled to be arraigned
Man, 84, dies in house fire
Staff report NEW CASTLE, pa. An 84-year-old man died, and his elderly wife is being treated for
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Finance
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