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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
Penguins clinch playoff berth, drop Predators 5-1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin scored twice,
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
2nd Albuquerque police shooting sparks probe calls ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Activists in
Boehner praises Rep. Johnson
Boehner praises Rep. Johnson BOARDMAN — Speaker of the House John Boehner praised fellow
Wi, Dufner are 6-under at Bay Hill/Kokrak is 5 over
Wi, Dufner are 6-under at Bay Hill/Kokrak is 5 over ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Wi felt a lot
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
Boehner in Mahoning County today BOARDMAN — Speaker of the House John Boehner will meet with
OSHP investigating fatal accident in Green Township
OSHP investigating fatal accident in Green Township
2 developers mounting drive for 5th Ohio casino in NEO
2 developers mounting drive for 5th Ohio casino in NEO
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.
New coach brings new attitude to YSU practice
New coach brings new attitude to YSU practice
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.
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.
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.
Two tough games await Phantoms this weekend
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Regular-season hockey games don’t get much
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.
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.
Mentor’s Fritts named Mr. Basketball
Associated Press Justin Fritts has almost a 4.0 grade-point average, scores 28 points a game in
MetroPlex, Girard reach water deal
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The water is back on at the MetroPlex after
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
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
Austintown resident Ed Port, 41, cradles his cat, Spike, on the balcony of his apartment. Earlier this month, Port, who suffers from neurofibromatosis, underwent a third surgery to remove large tumors that covered much of his face.
‘Hunger Games will leave fans hungry for more
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service With a hyped-to-the-hilt teen-friendly phenomenon
Amish-attacks suspect must pay for defense
Amish-attacks suspect must pay for defense CLEVELAND A judge says the purported ringleader in
NFL’s Goodell lowers the boom on Saints
head coach, others suspended; draft picks lost Associated Press Meting out unprecedented
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Steven and Doreen Holtz, Youngstown, boy, March 20. Amanda
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Nation bracing for the main event
Opinion: Next week, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear three days of oral arguments in the health care lawsuit
lordstown Wind turbines fall short of hopes
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Two wind-powered turbines in Lordstown saved the
“touch” (9 p.m., fox): The fantastical but emotionally affecting drama
“touch” (9 p.m., fox): The fantastical but emotionally affecting drama “Touch” settles in for its
Undersized Bearcats will be challenged by OSU’s Sullinger, Thomas
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer BOSTON Backup guards Shannon Scott and Jordan
Tests to start on exotic animals from escape
Associated Press COLUMBUS Medical testing is planned today for five creatures held at an Ohio
Sweet Bobcats
Ohio University team and fans embrace role of NCAA tournament bracket buster
KISS, Cr ºe coming to Niagara, Blossom
Staff report KISS, with M ∂tley Cr ºe, will come to First Niagara Pavilion near Pittsburgh on
A history lesson on Puerto Rico
Opinion: Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s brief island hop to Puerto Rico last week didn’t
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
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: Code 5, 9 p.m.
NEw this week
NEw this week The Hunger Games ssss (PG-13) In the post-apocalyptic ruins of North America, a
United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown Commander to be installed
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN William Pacak of Campbell will be installed
Cancer Society week
Cancer Society week LISBON The Columbiana County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the week of
Weight program for families
Weight program for families NEW CASTLE, Pa. The Jameson Hospital Community Education Department
Mideast crisis about power
Opinion: By Sarah Chayes and Amir Soltani Los Angeles Times The Middle East showdown over Iran’s apparent
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
‘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
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown school board, executive session only, 5 p.m., board caucus room, 20 W.
Conference planned
Conference planned Youngstown Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and
GOP race is lining up for Romney
Associated Press WASHINGTON It hasn’t been pretty, but the Republican establishment, the
$250K city government study to begin in April
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A $250,000 study to evaluate and improve how
Small-business bill survives Senate vote
Small-business bill survives Senate vote WASHINGTON Legislation making it easier for small
Off-the-charts pollen spreads allergy misery
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Allergy season has come early and hit with a wheezing
Ohio court dismisses abortion-amendment challenge
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge aimed at blocking
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.
Woods says he’s healthy and ready
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. From the fairway on the par-5 sixth hole at Bay Hill, caddie Joe
Museum funding cuts proper
Opinion: The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.: Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler recently warned that some
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.85 —0.09 Avalon
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS N.C. gets ready for ‘Hunger Games’ fans RALEIGH, N.C. Fans of “The Hunger Games”
US home sales: best winter in 5 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. home sales gradually are coming back. A mild winter and a
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
Riot police pressure gunman to surrender
Associated Press TOULOUSE, France Riot police set off explosions outside an apartment building
BBB warns of text offer for free gift card
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Better Business Bureau is warning area residents of a
Crews repair natural-gas leak in Liberty
Staff Report Liberty Crews wasted little time repairing a natural-gas leak on Wednesday along
Probe of shooting continues
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police continue investigating the
METRO DIGEST || Patients assaulted at nursing home
Patients assaulted at nursing home BOARDMAN A Youngstown woman accused of assaulting two
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
ED PORT TIME LINE
ED PORT TIME LINE The Austintown man was born with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that
Police: Escorts to bank available
Staff report BOARDMAN After a gunman took aim at an employee of a local business, police are
No common sense
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords During a city council meeting, the mayor of Keene, New Hampshire,
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.
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
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Lion in Winter,SDRq by James Goldman. Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave.,
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
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.
lordstown Council: Continue legal action
Staff report LORDSTOWN Village council has authorized paying up to $30,000 to Atty. Charles T.
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
Weekend event to focus on repurposed artwork
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present a weekend of music, food and
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.
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
Mill Creek Park to host rib festival
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The festival season will kick off early this
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.
‘Greater Tuna’ Small-town life gets a comedic look
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater, 490 E. State St., Salem, will present “Greater Tuna”
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