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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

Barber: Blagojevich’s hair to turn gray in prison CHICAGO (AP) — Rod Blagojevich’s barber says the

Ohio attorney general files suit against salt companies

Police: Ohio man photographed 11 women at salon

Court in Va. hears anti-Obama group’s ad appeal

Court in Va. hears anti-Obama group’s ad appeal RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A conservative group critical

Hewlett-Packard to merge printing, PC divisions

W. Pa. newspaper delivery truck stolen

Oakland to pay legal fees in public search by cops

Oakland to pay legal fees in public search by cops OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The City Council has

Security Council backs Annan’s Syria peace plan

Security Council backs Annan’s Syria peace plan UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The previously divided U.N.

Ohio transgender student charges discrimination

Ohio transgender student charged discrimination

Harris Poll: Most Americans say gas, oil exploration outweigh risks

Harris Poll: Most Americans says gas, oil exploration outweigh risks

Dollars and endorsements shifting toward Romney

Dollars and endorsements shifting toward Romney WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh off a decisive victory in

Parents of dead Fla. teen to appear at NYC march

Parents of dead Fla. teen to appear at NYC march NEW YORK (AP) — The parents of a black teenager

Saints coach suspended 1 year by NFL in bounty scandal

Panel delays vote on Ohio elections overhaul repeal

Police: Baby sitter beat Pa. toddler to death

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

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

OSHP troopers seize $1.2M worth of suspected heroin in Preble County

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.

Small Cleveland shipyard gets $1M federal grant

Feds: Ohio group forged pain-pill prescriptions

Cleveland police find gun, knife on Poland man at airport

Cleveland police find gu, knife on Poland man at airport

Columbus considers downtown bike rentals

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.

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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.

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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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BOYS STATE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

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.

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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

Hines Ward believes he can still play football. The longtime Pittsburgh wide receiver known for his high-wattage smile and his bone-crunching blocks just couldn’t stomach the thought of doing it in some strange uniform on some strange field with nary a Terrible Towel in sight.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

LaBrae High’s Peyton Aldridge, who led the Vikings to a 20-0 record and the championship of the All-American Conference National Division, was selected to the All-Ohio first team in Division III boys basketball by The Associated Press on Tuesday.

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Neighborhood safety programs in Warren

Neighborhood safety programs in Warren WARREN The Warren Weed and Seed Program and Warren Police

Warren car driver who struck pedestrian may face DUI charge

Staff report WARREN The driver of the car who hit and killed a 19-year-old pedestrian early

Adoptive families sought in Trumbull County

Staff report WARREN A campaign to recruit adoptive families for children has begun in Trumbull

Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, March 21, the 81st day of 2011. There are 285 days left in the year.

“They were definitively selective in picking background vocalists for this season. You have

“They were definitively selective in picking background vocalists for this season. You have to be

METRO DIGEST || Campbell family escapes house fire

Family escapes fire CAMPBELL The Red Cross is assisting a Campbell family after their Bright

County sales-tax revenue in Valley rose in January

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In a sign that consumers locally are spending

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Rock presenters: Midler, Chuck D NEW YORK The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

Romney rolls over rivals in Illinois primary

Associated Press SCHAUMBURG, Ill. Mitt Romney took a major stride toward the Republican

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A-Rod has 3 RBIs as Yanks top Bucs

Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Alex Rodriguez had two hits and three RBIs as the New York Yankees

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

Donating furniture YOUNGSTOWN PNC Bank will donate all unused furniture from its old office

New clue gives hope to solving Amelia Earhart mystery

Associated Press WASHINGTON A new clue in one of the 20th century’s most- enduring mysteries

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

ODDLY ENOUGH Colorado man gets bike back from ‘Drunk’ needing ride ASPEN, Colo. A Colorado man

Stop all the trickery toward stopping assault of Asian carp

Editorial: A clear and present danger looms larger by the day in the Great Lakes region that threatens the

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

Opinion: By Stephen Schlesinger Los Angeles Times With the possibility of a confrontation looming with

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.96 —.04 Avalon

A secret ‘fracking’ trip

Opinion: The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: After the fact isn’t good enough when it comes to a governor

Manning mile high as newest Bronco

Associated Press DENVER Peyton Manning stood next to John Elway, holding up a bright orange

Trumbull to pay Niles $76,417 for 911 backup

Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to approve the repayment

French suspect neo-Nazi in deaths

French suspect neo-Nazi in deaths TOULOUSE, France Police searched southern France on Tuesday

Kasich order targets jobs for Ohio’s disabled

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has signed an executive order aimed at

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Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council Safety Committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor of

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Trevor A. Balint, 24, of 2201 Shorefield Road, Apt.

Feds, Fla. probe teen’s shooting

Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. An unarmed black teenager shot to death by a neighborhood-watch

Ex-Cuyahoga Co. official found guilty seeks release

Associated Press AKRON A former county commissioner convicted in a corruption case is asking a

Fish tacos twist up Lenten Fridays

By Susan M. SELASKY Detroit Free Press As many Christians observe Lent, they may discover that

Big cats and acrobats

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Adventure seekers and extreme- sports

Afghans angry over deaths

Opinion: By Khan Mohammad Danishju The Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL Even before the

Democrats oppose Kasich’s $1.7B budget for projects

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An Ohio House committee moved Tuesday on Gov. John

“bent” (9 p.m., nbc): In the new sitcom, “Bent,” Amanda Peet stars as a

“bent” (9 p.m., nbc): In the new sitcom, “Bent,” Amanda Peet stars as a single mom and no- nonsense

Ruling by state appeals panel favors Patriot

The Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission has ruled a state environmental official did not “substantially support” his stance regarding the revocation of permits to the city of Warren and Patriot Water Treatment LLC, once again providing a gasp of air for the nearly year-old brine-wastewater treatment plant.

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