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Newton Falls man charged with pandering material involving minors
Newton Falls man charged with pandering material involving minors Warren A Newton Falls man is
Ruling to go against Patriot Water Treatment
Ruling to go against Patriot Water Treatment By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN The
Youngstown schools face tough financial choices
Youngstown schools face tough financial choices By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Souper Supper is Wednesday at Fitch
Xkj xkj xxxxx By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An annual fundraising event at
Bicyclists warned to steer clear of ND’s oil patch
Bicyclists warned to steer clear of ND’s oil patch BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Touring bicyclists
Mahoning prosecutor recommends 6-year prison term for man charged in 3 murders
Mahoning prosecutor recommends 6-year prison term for man charged in 3 murders
Judge: No contempt in release of documents in Bassil Ally case
Judge: No contempt in release of documents in the Bassil Ally case
Fugitive charged with five felonies related to his fleeing
Fugitive charged with five felonies related to his fleeing WARREN Instead of willingly
Funeral for the Rev. Al Sharpton’s mom draws crowd
Funeral for the Rev. Al Sharpton’s mom draws crowd NEWVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Mourners are crowding
US Supreme Court denies ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ appeal
US Supreme Court denies ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ appeal OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has
Obama uncle admits facts in drunken driving case
Obama uncle admits facts in drunken driving case FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts drunken
Boat sinks, Texas man survives 30 hours in Gulf
Boat sinks, Texas man survives 30 hours in Gulf CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Houston-area man has
Freight train derails, catches fire in NE Indiana
Freight train derails, catches fire in NE Indiana LIGONIER, Ind. (AP) — The state environmental
Summer wedding for Katie Mraz, Joseph Cirelli
Robert and Barbara Mraz of Austintown and Kathleen M. Cirelli of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their children, Katie Lynn Mraz of Austintown, and Joseph A. Cirelli III of Beaver Falls, Pa. Mr. Cirelli also is the son of the late Joseph A. Cirelli Jr.
Lower death risk seen with heart bypass surgery
Lower death risk seen with heart bypass surgery CHICAGO (AP) — Older patients with clogged heart
Police ID girl killed in Philly store crash
Police ID girl killed in Philly store crash PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say the young girl
Valley’s unemployment rate drops nearly 2 percent
Valley’s unemployment rate drops nearly 2 percent YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment
Cops: Slaying suspect arrested near Pittsburgh
Cops: Slaying suspect arrested near Pittsburgh EDGEWOOD, Pa. (AP) — A man wanted in the killing of
Warren man arrested in North Jackson
Warren man arrested in North Jackson North Jackson Jackson Township police arrested a Warren man
NASA launches suborbital rockets from Virginia
NASA launches suborbital rockets from Virginia ATLANTIC, Va. (AP) — After several delays, NASA has
NYC co-op plans vote on Israeli product boycott
NYC co-op plans vote on Israeli product boycott NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City food co-op will be
Body ID sought in blast at Ga. ‘Chicken Man’ home
Body ID sought in blast at Ga. ‘Chicken Man’ home ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) — A medical examiner is
Psychiatrist says vet didn’t intend to kill 2
Psychiatrist says vet didn’t intend to kill 2 HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A defense expert says an
BP confirms 85,000-acre Trumbull County gas lease deal
BP confirms 85,000-acre Trumbull County gas lease deal
Miss LuBonovic, Jason Hazen to marry in June
POLAND John and Mary LuBonovic of Poland are announcing the engagement and plans for a summer
June 9 chosen for Baragona- Mientkiewicz rite
NILES Tessa Baragona and Steven Mientkiewicz, along with their parents, are announcing their
Danielle Hubbell to be bride of Joseph Anthony
NEW CASTLE, PA Danielle Hubbell and Joseph Anthony, both of New Castle, are announcing their
Parents announce plans for Doinoff, Slipski wedding
The engagement and coming marriage of Cassandra Marie Doinoff of North Lima and John Richard Slipski
REUNIONS
East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet at noon Friday at Johnny’s Restaurant in
Dinner fundraiser to help cancer sufferer
Dinner fundraiser to help cancer sufferer GIRARD Friends and family members have scheduled B’s
BP Trumbull leases may total $331M
More than 1,000 Trumbull County landowners voted in favor of the state’s largest single-county oil and gas lease Monday night, which, if executed, will pump more than $331 million into the local economy.
City to target priorities in $151M budget
A $1.67 million carryover from 2011 and an expected 2-percent increase in income-tax collections this year are allowing the city to use more money for demolition and reinstate a small-business-loan program.
YSU has familiar face in unfamiliar place
When Ashen Ward was a sophomore at Cleveland’s Villa Angela-St. Joseph High, he told the football coach he was thinking of trying out.
Niles police seek 2 in vandalism spree
Police are looking for two men who went on an early-morning rampage Monday with a John Deere Tractor Shovel, using the large machine to vandalize a house and construction trailers.
Mahoning officials hear case for court consolidation
The path to consolidation of Mahoning County’s lower courts can begin with easily agreed- upon small steps, according to a consultant who studied the matter for the county bar association.
Diamond domination
Pitching in 40-degree weather with a biting wind blowing into his face, Ursuline High pitcher Sam Donko is not exactly sure how he stayed warm.
NYPL all-star game is focus
Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game, more affectionately known as the Mid-Summer Classic, is held the second week of July. Even though the Class A New York-Penn League’s version rolls around in the middle of August, plans for its All-Star Game began right as last season ended.
Police arrest suspect in Liberty after 4-hour hunt
The man who led authorities on an hours-long chase began the episode by attempting to run over members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, who responded by firing their weapons at his minivan.
Losing span in February toughened Buckeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Even before the first touch foul or vicious dunk of the season, Thad
Poland board takes no action on pay-to-play
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND School-board members continued discussions of
Mahoning board certifies election tallies
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Elections
Weekend crimes keep Youngstown police busy
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating several weekend
Drill, baby, drill in ANWR
Opinion: By Robert L. EHRLICH Jr. Baltimore Sun Sometimes, it is worth our time to step back, to take the
AGING IN OHIO State needs younger work force
Demographic shifts have left Ohio with one of the oldest work forces in the country and too few younger workers to replace aging baby boomers as they retire.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 27, the 87th day of 2012. There are 279 days left in the year. Associated
Stars lined up to be on Lionel Richie’s new duets album Country roots run deep
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kenny Chesney was so excited about
Public input sought on city charter
Public input sought on city charter YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Charter Review Committee is
Make Republicans welcome here
Opinion: Make Republicans welcome here Speaker John Boehner’s com- ment during a recent visit to Mahoning
Quick, witty ‘39 Steps’ hits hilarious heights
IF YOU GO What: “The 39 Steps” Where: Youngstown Playhouse When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and
Youngstown must not allow a replay of scaffolding saga
Editorial: Mayor Charles Sammarone is justifiably cautious about the pledges from the owner of a downtown
Privacy still matters in US
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers The jury has spoken, and everything about the Rutgers
Drilling won’t lower gas prices
Opinion: By Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang McClatchy-Tribune The drill babies are back, touting Exxon-
Pope’s visit to Cuba is tainted
Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI’s three-day visit to Cuba began under a cloud Monday: Human rights groups are
Austintown trustees reappoint fiscal officer
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A former township employee will fill the fiscal-
‘Pink slime’ maker halts some operations
Associated Press LUBBOCK, Texas The maker of “pink slime” suspended operations Monday at three
Jennifer Lawrence proved in the 2010 film “Winter’s Bone” that she could play a
Jennifer Lawrence proved in the 2010 film “Winter’s Bone” that she could play a girl with strength,
Brewers beat Indians, Pirates fall to Orioles
Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. Milwaukee manager Ron Roenicke has a message for Brewers fans
Strauss-Kahn is handed preliminary charges
Associated Press LILLE, France A lawyer for Dominique Strauss-Kahn says the former IMF chief has
Sullinger is AP All-American
Associated Press Kansas forward Thomas Robinson has even more in common with Blake Griffin. Not
Lawyer: Monsignor ‘won’t run’ from church’s sex-abuse crisis
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A high-ranking monsignor on trial in Philadelphia “won’t run” from
On Wall Street, stocks record huge gain
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks leapt to multiyear highs and recorded one of their biggest
Santorum argues own case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum appeared outside the
Gas prices in Ohio rise about 12 cents
Gas prices in Ohio rise about 12 cents columbus Gasoline prices in Ohio have jumped about 12
Bernanke: US job market still weak
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. job market remains weak despite
District will transition to new standards
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman School District, like every
Playground at Girard’s St. Rose named for teacher
For most of the past century, St. Rose Parish and the school associated with it have been staples in the city, leaving their mark on many of the city’s residents.
Teens smoking less in S.D.
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls: It’s encouraging news to see teen smoking rates in South Dakota drop so
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Winfrey talks to jailed mom ORANGEBURG, S.C. Talk-show host and media mogul Oprah
Fla. neighborhood-watch shooting Fight claims, pot put teen’s side on defense
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. The family and supporters of slain Florida teenager Trayvon
Justices move to heart of health-care overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON As demonstrations swirled outside, Supreme Court justices signaled
Speaker aims to inspire teens to make good choices
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE By the time David Kohout of Talk is Cheap Inc.
Senior ’star games set at 3 sites this week
Staff report The Columbiana County All-Star Classic will tipoff a week of basketball showcases for
Frosty night threatens early-budding fruit crops
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Anxious farmers in fruit-growing regions of the Great Lakes,
Baylor, Stanford in Final 4
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Baylor has just two wins to go for 40-0. Tennessee’s future is
Wife defends accused husband
afghanistan slayings Associated Press SEATAC, Wash. The wife of a U.S. soldier accused of
Clarification
Opinion: Clarification A letter that appeared in Monday’s column written by Chuck Johnson regarding
ON THE MOVE
ON THE MOVE Among stocks making moves Monday: Lions Gate Entertainment climbed 4.5 percent after
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway, 11 a.m.
Afghan forces shoot, kill 3 NATO troops
Afghan forces shoot, kill 3 NATO troops kabul Afghan security forces shot and killed three
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