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Ground-breaking on new Rayen stadium Friday afternoon
Groundbreaking for a new stadium will happen at 1 p.m. Friday at the site of the former Rayen School off Benita Avenue on the city’s North Side.
Poland tops Southeast, advances to district final
Poland tops Southeast, advances to district final.
ID finally made for woman's remains found in Youngstown in 2008
ID finally made for woman's remains found in Youngstown in 2008
30 students in racial brawl at Calif. high school
30 students in racial brawl at Calif. high school CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Dozens of students battled
Assault trial opens for Vikings CB Cook
Assault trial opens for Vikings CB Cook MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors say Minnesota Vikings
Probation-viiolation hearing set for former YSU assistant coach
Probation-violation hearing set for former YSU assistant coach
Camp David G-8 summit puts Md. town on alert
Camp David G-8 summit puts Md. town on alert THURMONT, Md. (AP) — The upcoming G-8 economic summit
Apple CEO speaks of post-PC era at iPad event
Apple CEO speaks of post-PC era at iPad event SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook is opening a
Officer probed for moving mattresses on patrol car
Officer probed for moving mattresses on patrol car MIAMI (AP) — A veteran Miami police officer
Michigan ban on affirmative action back in federal court
Michigan ban on affirmative action back in federal court
Feds reach out to dealers in stolen documents case
Feds reach out to dealers in stolen documents case BALTIMORE (AP) — Federal investigators are
Ohio senator proposes help for bio-based manufacturers
Ohio senator proposes help for bio-based manufacturers
FBI head speaks outs on NYPD operations in NJ
FBI head speaks outs on NYPD operations in NJ NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The head of the FBI in New
Youngstown ad agency exec pulls clients' ads from Limbaugh show
Youngstown ad agency exec pulls clients' ads from Limbaugh show
Pa. borough OKs ordinance to restrict dog tethering
Pa. borough OKs ordinance to restrict dog tethering
Pittsburgh Film Office: Bale, Damon flicks coming to the city
Pittsburgh Film Office: Bale, Damon flicks coming to the city
Romney says he’s ready to fight to nomination
Romney says he’s ready to fight to nomination WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney said today he’s
Teach for America program coming to Ohio this fall
Teach for America program coming to Ohio this fall
UN humanitarian chief enters besieged Syrian area
UN humanitarian chief enters besieged Syrian area DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian Red Crescent
Air Force Reserves cuts could include 130 jobs at the 910th
Air Force Reserves cuts could include 130 jobs at the 910th
Police recover Paternoville marker, expect charges
Police recover Paternoville marker, expect charges STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State police say
Pa. man dies in fatal traffic accident in Lawrence County
Pa. man dies in fatal accident in Lawrence County
Hearing over Ohio exotic animal quarantine delayed
Hearing over Ohio exotic animal quarantine delayed
New Mexico town elects mayor who called Obama evil
New Mexico town elects mayor who called Obama evil CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — Unofficial results show
Pa. state trooper fatally shoots motorist on Pa. Turnpike
Pa. state trooper fatally shoots motorist on Pa. Turnpike
Denver authorities: Dead inmate was serial killer
Denver authorities: Dead inmate was serial killer DENVER (AP) — Denver authorities say a man
LOUIE TODAY: Post-election analysis from Bertram, Editor Todd, national strategist Blakeman
Louie's post-election show includes Vindy political columnist Bertram de Souza and Editor Todd Franko.
New iPad expected with faster chip, sharper screen
New iPad expected with faster chip, sharper screen NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is holding an event today
Mobile home fire kills 4 people in Phoenix suburb
Mobile home fire kills 4 people in Phoenix suburb APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. (AP) — A fire department
Ohio oil refinery, state settle air-pollution case
Ohio oil refinery, state settle air-pollution case
Ohio high court ruling clears way for wind turbines
Ohio high court ruling clears way for wind turbines
Florida school closed for now after shooting
Florida school closed for now after shooting JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A northeast Florida school
Pa. armored car fugitive on FBI’s Facebook page
Pa. armored car fugitive on FBI’s Facebook page PITTSBURGH (AP) — An armored car guard wanted in
Rabid fox attacks 2 people in western Pa. county
Rabid fox attacks 2 people in western Pa. county SALTSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state Department of
2nd ballot issue leaves 1 Dem against Pa.’s Kelly
2nd ballot issue leaves 1 Dem against Pa.’s Kelly SHARON, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Oh, you beautiful dolls! Here’s chance to model
YOUNGSTOWN The American Girl Fashion Show still has a call out for young models to appear in
Valley splits support on GOP presidential candidates
In an extremely tight race, Mitt Romney edged Rick Santorum in the Ohio Republican primary.
Newton Falls takes control of fiesty Irish
Matt Brazin and Cody Dillon of the Newton Falls boys basketball team sport neon orange Nike shoes in every game.
MAHONING COUNTY || Greene’s the new sheriff in town
Mahoning County Sheriff-elect Jerry Greene’s first priority upon taking office next year is getting the jail fully opened.
Tigers hold off rival Raiders in D-III
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com salem With 29 seconds left in Tuesday’s Division III district
Mahoning commissioners || Ditzler, Traficanti win
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown David Ditzler’s victory in his primary race for
United girls take aggressive approach to D-III regional
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com HANOVERTON As the 2011-12 season was just about to get
Austintown residents OK police levy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees praised residents for approving
Wellsville, Mogadore to play for title
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Struthers In what turned out to be a white-knuckle, edge-of-
Court-martial recommended for Valley soldier
U.S. military investigators have recommended that four more American troops, including a Youngstown man, be court-martialed in connection with the suicide of their fellow infantryman, the U.S. military said Tuesday.
Voters keep Altiere as Trumbull sheriff
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Thomas Altiere, Trumbull County sheriff the past 19
JFK headed to championship vs. Windham
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com WARREN A field goal that kissed the net as time expired Tuesday
Rematch set in 6th District
It will be a rematch in November in the 6th Congressional District as U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, a Republican, and Democrat Charlie Wilson cruised to easy victories in their party primaries.
Hagan wants Rush off air
Staff and wire report YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngs-town, D-60th, is
Gains reigns in tight Mahoning race, fending off Macejko
County Prosecutor Paul Gains celebrates winning re-election during a gathering Tuesday night at Cafe Cimmento, downtown Youngstown. Gains narrowly defeated challenger Jay Macejko, Youngstown city prosecutor, who had the county Democratic Party central committee endorsement.
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James M. Lutton, 47, of 151 Morrison St., Struthers,
Host a healthy party
Load the party table with light and tasty dips and veggies By Susan M. SELASKY Detroit Free
Pitching ideas
Thirty budding entrepreneurs pitched their start-up business ideas to the Youngstown Business Incubator on Tuesday morning.
Touting new touches
New iPad expected to have modest upgrades Associated Press NEW YORK Apple is expected to
Suspect in Chardon school shootings may be tried as adult, face life sentence
Associated Press CHARDON A 17-year-old boy charged in a school-shooting rampage that left three
Revivals include ‘Salesman,’ ‘Streetcar’ and ‘Superstar’ BROADWAY SPRING PREVIEW
By Linda Winer Long Island Newsday NEW YORK Broadway’s fall season will be remembered for its
The following video games are among those released this week, according to Gamestop.com:
The following video games are among those released this week, according to Gamestop.com: v “Mass
Sarah Palin film strives for accuracy
By Luaine Lee McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. What really went on in that smoke-filled
County court tries to recoup $63M
Associated Press CLEVELAND The court clerk in Ohio’s largest county is making changes to help
Gas prices fall after 27 days of increases
Associated Press NEW YORK Gasoline prices finally have dropped after 27 straight days of
‘It’s not my fault’
Opinion: By Barry Goldman Los Angeles Times I mediated a case some years ago between a small general
‘Truth shall set you free’
Opinion: Jay Macejko made a rookie mistake in his bid for the Democratic nomination for Mahoning County
Was study done on Mahoning River?
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has admitted a “poor choice of words” in a January media statement regarding Warren-based Patriot Water Treatment LLC.
Scholar of crime was life saver
Opinion: There are undoubtedly many people who are alive today because of James Q. Wilson, who died last
Channel agony of fire deaths toward fire prevention, other safety measures in the home
Editorial: Less than nine months ago in this space, we mourned the tragic and senseless loss of six lives in
Racial disparities worsening
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid McClatchy Newspapers Because of this country’s racist past, the future for
Local LDS bishop: Romney’s faith isn’t determining factor
By Chelsea Telega TheNewsOutlet.org GIRARD The bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
POLICE CALLS for Liberty and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Feb. 29
Time to eat
Time to eat We’re still working on this, but it’ll be cool. You want a glimpse inside area
Outpouring of help for cleanup proves Youngstown still rocks
Opinion: Outpouring of help for cleanup proves Youngstown still rocks It’s a wonderful day in the
Three Rivers reunion
Manager Clint Hurdle needed a dependable shortstop. Clint Barmes wanted to rejuvenate his career. Reunited this spring with the Pittsburgh Pirates, they both might get their wish.
Pittsburgh Penguins Crosby cleared for ice time
Sidney Crosby’s head is clear. The superstar’s return, however, remains murky.
phantoms Gacek, Sweetman honored
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Right wing Alex Gacek and defenseman Eric Sweetman of the Youngstown
Letson to face Law for Ohio 64th District seat
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN In one of the most hotly contested races in Trumbull
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, March 7, the 67th day of 2012. There are 299 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fundraiser celebrates Boy Scouts in Valley
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boy Scouts of America is the largest character-
VALLEY REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL VOTES By county
MAHONINGTRUMBULLCOLUMBIANA MITT ROMNEY5,5455,4402,986 RICK SANTORUM5,1715,3134,592 NEWT
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Fox cancels sci-fi series ‘Terra Nova’ LOS ANGELES The dinosaurs will roam no more:
Suspect arrested in abuse of corpse
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested one of the men accused of abusing a corpse stemming
Kucinich lags in new district
Associated Press COLUMBUS Veteran Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur is pulling away from
Romney takes 5 states; Santorum gets three
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney squeezed out a win in pivotal Ohio, captured four other
Ditzler to face 3 for commissioner
David Ditzler won his bid for Mahoning County commissioner. Ditzler of Austintown had 50.16
Classy & tasty at the Stonebridge Grille
When you are looking for a classy evening out and don’t want to give up your burger, the Stonebridge Grille & Tavern has you covered.
Associated Press
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Republicans picked a first-term state treasurer as their U.S.
Obama: Time to end war
Associated Press WASHINGTON Amid fresh concerns over the safety of American forces, President
Legendary hacker turned informant
Associated Press NEW YORK The shadowy underworld of Internet hackers was rocked Tuesday by news
Dow falls more than 200 points
Associated Press Stocks suffered their biggest losses in three months Tuesday, the first hiccup in
World powers agree on nuclear talks with Iran
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Efforts to find a diplomatic solution to Iran’s disputed nuclear
Beer up for Patty’s Day
Beer up for Patty’s Day Next week, Drink writer Brian Fry steers you in the right direction as
Ex-judge in Warren wins bid for Supreme Court
Associated Press COLUMBUS A former veteran state appeals court judge won the Democratic
Ray McCallum scores 21 for Detroit in Horizon victory
Associated Press VALPARAISO, Ind. Ray McCallum Jr. scored 21 points to help Detroit beat
Boardman student pleads guilty to gun charge
Staff report BOARDMAN A 19-year-old Boardman High School student pleaded guilty Tuesday to a
Ex-coach’s hearing
Ex-coach’s hearing YOUNGSTOWN Gina L. Rango, a former assistant Youngstown State University
HIGH SCHOOL BOXING K.O. Drugs tourney in April
Staff report The 25th K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament returns to the Palerno Center
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ACTION, Alliance for Congregational Transformation Influencing Our Neighborhoods,
Colts to release Manning
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The Peyton Manning era in Indianapolis is expected to end today,
ELECTION NOTEBOOK Around the Mahoning Valley
Trumbull Co. delay WARREN The final election results for Trumbull County were delayed Tuesday
President defends policy on Iran
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama ripped his Republican presidential
METRO DIGEST || Post-office meeting
Post-office meeting YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service will host an informational meeting at 11
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