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Paige, Fletcher indicted in electricity theft murder
The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Michael Paige, 20, and his cousin, Jasmin Fletcher, 21, on charges related to the March 1 shooting death of 31-year-old Munir Blake.
Bed tax increase proposal dominate Mahoning commissioners meeting
A proposed increase in Mahoning County’s bed tax for hotels and motels from 3 percent to 5 percent was not on the Mahoning County commissioners’ Thursday agenda, but it still loomed large at their meeting.
Kony's atrocities against Ugandan children now viral on YouTube
If Joseph Kony lived in relative anonymity before this week, he’s an Internet star now.
Veteran’s flag stolen off of Boardman porch
Veteran’s flag stolen off of Boardman porch BOARDMAN Police are asking for help in recovering a
LA man arrested, 40,000 fake erectile drugs seized
LA man arrested, 40,000 fake erectile drugs seized LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former South Korean law
Plan to build $600M gambling resort in Catskills
Plan to build $600M gambling resort in Catskills THOMPSON, N.Y. (AP) — Plans to develop a $600
Mahoning grand jury returns indictments in shooting death of Munir Blake
Mahoning grand jury returns indictments in shooting death of Munir Blake
Bloomberg: NYPD will never let its guard down
Bloomberg: NYPD will never let its guard down NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New
Biologists project big Pacific Coast salmon season
Biologists project big Pacific Coast salmon season SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Coast
Columbiana County jury returns $5.2M verdict for woman
Columbiana County jury returns $5.2M verdict for woman
Arizona inmate executed, state’s second in 8 days
Arizona inmate executed, state’s second in 8 days FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona has executed an
Shots fired at Pa. psych clinic, injuries reported
Shots fired at Pa. psych clinic, injuries reported
5 children killed in northwest Arizona car crash
5 children killed in northwest Arizona car crash KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say five
Pat Robertson: Marijuana should be legal like alcohol
Pat Robertson: Marijuana should be legal like alcohol
Dangerous animal legislation introduced in Ohio Senate
Dangerous animal legislation introduced in Ohio Senate Ohioans who own bears, tigers, lions, gray
Catholic Charities of Diocese of Youngstown assisting tornado victims
Catholic Charities of Diocese of Youngstown assisting tornado victims
Cops: Pa. man used transmitter to track wife’s sex
Cops: Pa. man used transmitter to track wife’s sex ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) — Police have charged a
Ohio man couldn't keep exotic animals under proposal
Ohio man couldn't keep exotic animals under proposal
Police: Love triangle fueled death of 75-year-old Pa. man
Police: Love triangle fueled death of 75-year-old Pa. man
Another winning Powerball ticket sold in RI
Another winning Powerball ticket sold in RI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s second winning
Wash. to auction off state-run liquor stores
Wash. to auction off state-run liquor stores YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state is opening a
NYC teacher’s aide indicted on molestation charges
NYC teacher’s aide indicted on molestation charges NEW YORK (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a
Cops: Pa. man caught 'purple-handed' in meter theft
Cops: Pa. man caught 'purple-handed' in meter theft
GOP activists fear primary takes a toll on Romney
GOP activists fear primary takes a toll on Romney WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican activists foresee a
Cops: Pa. man used transmitter to track wife's sex life
Cops: Pa. man used transmitter to track wife's sex life
Syrian official defects to protest Assad crackdown
Syrian official defects to protest Assad crackdown BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s deputy oil minister
New Mexico mayor fights for access to city hall
New Mexico mayor fights for access to city hall SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (AP) — A newly elected New
Toledo police investigate corpse-abuse allegations
Toledo police investigate corpse-abuse allegations
Ban on texting and driving takes effect in Pa.
Ban on texting and driving takes effect in Pa. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Chronic texters beware:
Pa. man gets 30 years in fatal hammer attack
Pa. man gets 30 years in fatal hammer attack READING, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man was
Blasts blow off manhole covers in Erie
Blasts blow off manhole covers in Erie ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a series of underground
Police seize items from. home after tot death
Police seize items from. home after tot death SALTSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police seized items from the
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Andrew and Heather (Harkleroad) Peterson of Norfolk, Va., are announcing the birth of a son,
Celtic/Gaelic Mass planned at St. Pat’s
Celtic/Gaelic Mass planned at St. Pat’s YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church will celebrate a
Meeting for baseball league for special needs kids
A parent meeting and registration will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Chestnut Ridge Church of God, 7215 Chestnut Ridge Road, for Challenger Baseball.
Ex-judge Cronin to be released from prison today
Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, is scheduled to be released today from a federal prison facility in Greenville, Ill.
JA seeking students to compete in business challenge
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley is looking for junior and senior high school students from Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Ashtabula counties to compete in the third annual JA Titan Business Challenge.
Powerstown block watch meets today
Powerstown Neighborhood Block Watch meets at 7 p.m. today in New Vision New Day Church, 1970 Everett Ave.
Poland tops Southeast, earns district rematch
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com boardman The Poland High Boys basketball team is right where it
Youngstown area leads US metros in export growth
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley recently has experienced
Vienna air base to lose 130 positions, a 7% cut
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station will lose 97 part-time and 33 full-time positions in fiscal year 2013, part of the plan to cut $487 billion from the defense budget over the next 10 years.
Phantoms ice Indiana
Fight-filled win pushes Youngstown within striking distance of first USHL playoff berth
Youngstown to install paid parking meters downtown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After much discussion — including criticism
REVERSE THE CURSE for Lowellville's Tony Matisi
REVERSE THE CURSE? Lowellville’s Tony Matisi has been one of the most successful coaches of the
Church accepting donations for Warren family killed in fire
The AGAPE Assembly church will accept donations of cash and checks to help the family of fire victim Yolanda Holmes.
Smithville is too strong for United in regional
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CUYAHOGA FALLS There was no turning point, per se, just a
Canfield lawmakers disagree on necessity of city worker raises
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield City council members disagree on the necessity of 5
Mount Union women set for sectional
Staff report Alliance Sixth-ranked Mount Union plays No. 16 Illinois Wesleyan in the sectional
10 things to know about Ohio's election results
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Joe the Plumber is in; Dennis Kucinich is out. And
Youngstown police ID woman found dead in trash in 2008
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have identified a woman who was found dead in a trash can in
3 Valley students among top 5 Distinguished Young Women in Ohio
By Chelsea Miller cmiller@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three local women are giving the area something
Shale boom gives rise to 1,400-plus new jobs in Valley
Mike Christoff is one of 71 workers at TMK-IPSCO in Brookfield. The company threads pipe for use in the natural gas and oil drilling industry. TMK-IPSCO plans to expand its work force to 120 to meet growing demand for the steel pipes.
NEw this week
NEw this week John Carter (PG-13) A former military captain is mysteriously transported to
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Detroit-area woman is stalked by one aggressive turkey COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich.
County government election augurs well for new direction
Editorial: Come January, there will be a new commissioner, sheriff and engineer in Mahoning County, which
Cortland Savings opens new division
Cortland Savings opens new division Cortland The Cortland Savings and Banking Co. has announced
Penguins drop Maple Leafs for seventh straight victory
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins honored their past Wednesday, unveiling a
Texas executes killer
Texas executes killer HUNTSVILLE, Texas A Texas man was put to death Wednesday for fatally
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting to discuss the budget, 5 p.m.,
Local Obama campaign to open office
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The President Barack Obama re-election campaign is opening a local
Big 10 tourney has balanced field
Associated Press indianapolis Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has never seen anything like this.
A fight for justice
Opinion: By Ellen Bravo McClatchy-Tribune More than a century ago, thousands of women walked out of
Israel’s push on Iran puts US in peril
Opinion: Last week, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, confirmed a no-longer-
Warren Philharmonic presents ‘Power of Love’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN In the spring, a young man’s fancy turns to
JOYFUL HOLIDAY
Purim revolves around fun, costumes and food underscored by a triumphant message of courage and survival.
ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS
ENTERTAINING THOUGHTS Poland native shares her knowledge of the music business. C2
Pipe-organ concert at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present a
Comedian Vecchione to headline show at Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Comedian Mike Vecchione will return to his hometown April 14 to headline
Options examined after defeat of levy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Poland Poland Local Schools could face major changes after
“person of interest” (9 p.m., cbs): On “Person of Interest,” Reese (Jim
“person of interest” (9 p.m., cbs): On “Person of Interest,” Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Finch (Michael
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: John Branch, 9
Nuclear disaster offers three lessons
Opinion: By Rahna Reiko Rizzuto McClatchy-Tribune As we approach the one-year anniversary of the
Barbara Shelly: The liberal professor is least of college worries
Opinion: Barbara Shelly: The liberal professor is least of college worries By Barbara Shelly McClatchy
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, March 8, the 68th day of 2012. There are 298 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
It’s more than music for Jay Mel
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Hoping to follow in the footsteps of regional MCs gone
Intellect, education are bad?
Opinion: As a card-carrying member of the media elite, it’s hard for me to say something nice about Newt
Pre-St. Pat’s blowout at O’Donold’s
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The sixth annual Pre-St. Patty’s Day Bash will be Saturday at O’Donold’s
Shale drilling frenzy paying off for TMK-IPSCO in Brookfield
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BROOKFIELD Few local companies have benefited from the shale
1 man killed, 1 injured in head-on crash
Staff report Slippery rock, Pa. A 19-year-old Portersville, Pa., man was killed in a head-on
An unpresidential primary
Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune The Republican primaries may eventually crown a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brandee Dunmire and Brad Watson, Youngstown, boy, March 5.
Former coach faces possibility of jail time
A former Youngstown State University assistant softball coach was given the opportunity to stay out of prison after a drug conviction, but she may have squandered that chance.
Coffee grounds stop bleeding
Q. My husband has very thin skin and takes aspirin. A tiny abrasion can make him bleed horribly.
Cultural delays
What to look for For a campaign called “Why wait and see?,” Landa is developing videos that show
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Kristen E. Biard, West Chester, Ohio, v. Kevin J. Biard,
Poland native helps women make it in the music business
Kirsti Manna’s trade name — Songwriter Girl — just about says it all. The Poland native is a
90's country artist has a new album and new management The reinvention of Billy Dean
"We are under new management, and the first thing we’re doing is relicensing, relaunching and reminding the people to the body of work we’ve had over the years,” said Dean, calling from his Nashville home.
Uncle Kracker
Left to his own devices, Matthew “Uncle Kracker” Shafer discovered his music can get a little bit “greasy.” At least that’s the feeling he’s associating with the tunes on his new album, “Postcards from Home,” which is due out in May.
ENDGAME?
Associated Press WASHINGTON No, it’s not over yet. But at this rate Mitt Romney’s rivals won’t
Corporate welfare must end
Opinion: The Messenger. Forty Dodge, Iowa: Changes in the tax code proposed by President Barack Obama no
END OF AN ERA
END OF AN ERA Manning, Colts part ways after 13 seasons Associated Press indianapolis Sent
Poland to appoint panel for advice on drilling
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village council voted Wednesday to form an ad hoc
Solar storm races to Earth at 4M mph
Associated Press WASHINGTON Earth’s magnetic field is about to be shaken like a snow globe by
Cortland Savings opens new division
Cortland Savings opens new division Cortland The Cortland Savings and Banking Co. has announced
Vendor to leave Covelli early
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Covelli Centre’s food-and-beverage vendor
Iran cleans up nuke materials, diplomats say
Associated Press VIENNA Satellite images of an Iranian military facility appear to show trucks
Irving’s late layup guides Cavs past Lawson, Nuggets
Wednesday’s other Nba games Cleveland Plain Dealer denver They never played against each
Woman, 67, killed in crash
Staff report BOARDMAN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-car crash that
Video captures wrong-way Ohio driver who killed 3
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released a dash camera video that
Vatican reverses Ohio bishop on closings
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Vatican has taken the extraordinary step of overruling the
Batt Lion assembles a musical menagerie
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Bands often wear their influences on their sleeves;
Breast-cancer talk and luncheon
Breast-cancer talk and luncheon YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center J Caf program from noon
trumbull county election results Several factors contributed to delay
Staff report WARREN Though human error by poll workers in Braceville Township caused Trumbull
Moms should breast-feed for a year
baby’s Benefits Breast feeding helps protect babies against: Bacterial meningitis Respiratory
Youngstown police probe 2 home invasions
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two home
Game maker bringing back ‘SimCity’
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Electronic Arts is breaking ground on a new “SimCity.” The
METRO DIGEST || Groundbreaking for new Rayen stadium Friday
Groundbreaking for new stadium YOUNGSTOWN Groundbreaking for a new stadium will happen at 1 p.m.
auditions
auditions ACTORS “Chronicles of a Serial Killer,SDRq movie by local director/writer Joe Mohn.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Teen seeks to change ‘Bully’ rating LOS ANGELES A teen activist has collected more
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