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Group seeks commitment to fix Youngstown schools
Group seeks commitment to fix Youngstown schools Youngstown State and local leaders were placed
Mahoning commissioners OK agreement with AT&T for 911 upgrade
Mahoning commissioners OK agreement with AT&T for 911 upgrade
One of two men burned in Struthers explosion has died
One of two men burned in Struthers explosion has died
Four face charges following kidnapping and assault
Four face charges following kidnapping and assault AUSTINTOWN A night that began with a toast to
Judge allows guns, drug evidence to be admitted in Kevin Agee murder trial
Judge allows guns, drug evidence to be admitted in Kevin Agee murder trial
House rejects conservatives’ deficit-cutting plan
House rejects conservatives’ deficit-cutting plan WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected a budget
Federal judge to rule on Ohio's lethal-injection process
Federal judge to rule on Ohio's lethal-injection process
Hero first officer hails from the Mahoning Valley
Hero first officer hails from the Mahoning Valley The JetBlue Airways first officer who helped re-
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs has special meeting Friday
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs has special meeting Friday
Some residents not warned about Colo. wildfire
Some residents not warned about Colo. wildfire CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Some residents in the path of
U.S. Bancorps closing Mahoning Valley locations April 6
U.S. Bancorps closing Mahoning Valley locations April 6
Romney ad strategy gives clues to general election
Romney ad strategy gives clues to general election NEW YORK (AP) — According to Mitt Romney and
OSHP troopers seize mobile meth lab during Stark County traffic stop
OSHP troopers seize mobile meth lab during Stark County traffic stop
Accused Chardon school shooter has Mahoning County lawyers
Accused Chardon school shooter has Mahoning County lawyers The 17-year-old charged in the shooting
Collision kills bicyclist
Collision kills bicyclist SMITH The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that
Education rally tonight at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
Education rally tonight at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church
Extradition kept Mont. mom from kids in Bahamas
Extradition kept Mont. mom from kids in Bahamas BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Investigators say they knew
Stranded man survives 10 days on snow; friend dies
Stranded man survives 10 days on snow; friend dies RENO, Nev. (AP) — A 76-year-old Colorado man
US economy grew 3 percent in final quarter of 2011
US economy grew 3 percent in final quarter of 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a
House ready to OK GOP budget, rejects rival plans
House ready to OK GOP budget, rejects rival plans WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to ram
US jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 years
US jobless claims fall to lowest level in 4 years WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking
Wildfire dangers prevent Colo. residents’ return
Wildfire dangers prevent Colo. residents’ return CONIFER, Colo. (AP) — Displaced residents are
DA: Shooting of knife-wielding resident justified
DA: Shooting of knife-wielding resident justified DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say a
Police: Family bound, man killed in home invasion
Police: Family bound, man killed in home invasion PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say assailants burst
D’Amato-Melnik nuptials planned for this summer
Philip and Irene D’Amato of Lowellville and Stanley and Karen Melnik of Campbell are announcing the
Parents announce plans for Yankle, Kennedy wedding
Margaret Yankle of Columbiana and Nicholas Kennedy of East Palestine are engaged, their parents
Teachers plan to marry Aug. 4 at bed and breakfast
Jamie Catherine Fiest of Girard and Craig Charles Giesy of Warren are engaged and planning to be
Rachel Stanwood, Tyler Boyle plan to marry in July
COLUMBIANA Jay and Margie Stanwood of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
McCooey-Lowry wedding will be in Indianapolis
COLUMBIANA James and Ruth McCooey of Columbiana are announcing the engagement and coming marriage
Couple plan May ceremony in Boardman Park
BOARDMAN Linda Bobo of Boardman is announcing the engagement and coming marriage of her son,
Free Ballroom Boogie offered at Kuzman’s
Free Ballroom Boogie offered at Kuzman’s GIRARD Kuzman’s Lounge, 1025 S. State St., will host a
Decision on Macejko by next week, mayor says
Mayor Charles Sammarone said he plans to decide by next Wednesday whether to take any disciplinary action against city Prosecutor Jay Macejko and others related to controversial text messages from a religious-discrimination lawsuit settled by the city.
Testimony continues in Agee trial
A St. Dominic Church priest told a jury he saw Thomas Repchic alive for the last time in front of the church shortly before Repchic was fatally shot Sept. 25, 2010.
Public encouraged to use blue for Autism Awareness Month
Mahoning Valley residents are walking and wearing blue to raise awareness about autism in events leading up to April, National Autism Awareness Month.
Angling for No. 2
With junior Kurt Hess entrenched as YSU’s starting QB, sophomore Pat Angle is trying to clinch the backup spot
youngstown City council approves $151M budget
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council members approved this year’s
Healthy Phantoms back on the ice
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two critical home losses at home last weekend have made it all but
In celebration of English
About 3,000 high-school and middle-school students from the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania each read seven books in preparation for the Youngstown State University English Festival.
Court shaves 9 years off prison sentences
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has shaved nine years off the 50-year
OSU’s March success due to ‘Sully’
Few command a room like Satch Sullinger, the retired coach who shepherded basketball players in the Columbus area for 27 years and sent two of his sons to play for Ohio State.
Donation provides lab for school
A Boston doctor received a rock-star welcome at Stadium Drive Elementary School.
Struthers officials: Keep pants pulled up
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Kids, listen: When you’re in the Struthers
Police: Traffic signal is needed
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Another serious accident at South Avenue and
New director takes over
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Patricia McGovern Sweeney, a lifelong
New look at old data
Detailed information about Americans, including Mahoning Valley residents, who lived through the Great Depression will be unveiled Monday, after having been sealed for the past 72 years.
Valley home-sales figures for February are mixed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Results of Mahoning Valley home sales and sale prices continued to be
Trumbull officials OK road-use agreement
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Warren Trumbull County commissioners approved
Boardman trustees to present budget
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township officials say if residents want to know
Former Valley resident, patent holder dies at 88
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com parma A Chaney High School alumnus, who founded the Ohio
Cruising for a showdown
Opinion: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ali Bokhari, now 39, emigrated from Pakistan in 2000 and eventually settled here
911 tapes warrant an arrest
Opinion: Pending the outcome of some voice analysis, there is arguably enough evidence in the 911 tapes to
Fla. teen’s case turns into brand, trademark
From the T-shirt and hoodie sales to trademarking slogans such as “Justice for Trayvon” to the pass-the-hat rallies that bring in thousands, the case of an unarmed black teenager killed by a neighborhood- watch volunteer quickly is turning into an Internet-fueled brand.
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: First Degree, 9
Meyer doesn’t see ‘wow’ factor from Buckeyes’ wide receivers
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Urban Meyer walked into his first Ohio State
‘Best band’ buzz propels Champion native’s band
What a ride 2011 was for Champion native Alex Kandel and her band, Sleeper Agent.
Saluting Earth Day | PBS programs
Western Reserve PBS (WNEO 45.1/WEAO 49.1) will salute Earth Day — April 22 — with the following TV
What to do after you hit jackpot
Associated Press With a half-billion- dollar multistate lottery jackpot up for grabs, plenty of
health-care overhaul Court appears split over ideology
Associated Press WASHINGTON Concluding three days of fervent, public disagreement, a Supreme
TODAY
TODAY Pop, Rock, Jazz David Wax Museum, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 800-595-4849.
The King of the BIG CATS
When Alexander Lacey was a child, his two dreams were to continue the family business working with big cats and to tour America in the Greatest Show on Earth.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Copper stolen
Copper stolen BOARDMAN A local pizza shop has asked police for help after a property manager
Don’t judge Trayvon killing
Opinion: By Glenn Garvin McClatchy Newspapers I’ve read tens, maybe hundreds, of thousands of words on
Bypassing diabetes
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) New research gives clear proof
Court reform won’t occur without change in attitude
Editorial: Mahoning County residents ex- pecting a firm commitment from government officials that the archaic
We’ve exported our future
Opinion: By Venkatesh Narayanamurti Los Angeles Times We all know the United States has a jobs crisis.
Smash hits, ego wars and a revolving door for singers
OK, Van Halen fans, be honest: Nobody really laments the end of the “Van Hagar” era, do they?
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 902 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and assorted
Gargle with beer for sore throat
Q. I just read the letter from a reader who had recurrent sinus infections for years. I, too, had
if you go
if you go What: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s “Dragons” circus show When: 7 p.m. Friday;
Panel mulls redistricting
By Caitlin Fitch and Ralph Lewis TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN The city’s charter- review
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
MAHONING VALLEY | Easter egg hunts
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: mahoning
Roller Derby girls will wheel into Covelli Centre this season
Youngstown’s girls roller- derby team will realize its dream this season by adopting Covelli Centre
“the pauly d project” (10:30 p.m., MTV): And you thought you were done with the
“the pauly d project” (10:30 p.m., MTV): And you thought you were done with the “Jersey Shore” gang
Pittsburgh comic is comfy in Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Make no mistake about it, the life of a comedian isn’t
Poll: Obama leads GOP front-runners
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new poll shows President Barack Obama with a slight lead among Ohio
Heart clinic for women
Heart clinic for women HERMITAGE, Pa. The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Horizon, in
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Eric Idle is 69. Composer Vangelis (“Chariots of Fire”) is 69. Singer Bobby
NEw this week
NEw this week Jeff, Who Lives at Home (R) A 30-year-old man-child hunkered down in his mother’s
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Allyne Pittman and Gerald Ruffin Jr., Youngstown, girl, March
‘The Killing’ returns — but will angry fans?
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK When “The Killing” returns for its second
‘Covenant marriage’ wrong
Opinion: The Dothan (Ala.) Eagle: Proponents of a “covenant marriage” bill under consideration in the Alabama
Cultures clash over Kentucky and Louisville
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. This Bluegrass State rivalry runs deep, and the divide is wide.
Losing wears on Cavs PG Irving
Associated Press cleveland Kyrie Irving’s first season in the NBA has been unlike any in his
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.28 —.10 Avalon
Bluegrass banjo legend Earl Scruggs dies at 88
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Bluegrass legend and banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs, who helped
NFL coaches, owners expected to address bounties with players
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. NFL coaches plan to go right at the league’s most sensitive
Romney in mop-up phase of campaign
Associated Press WASHINGTON After a three-month struggle, Mitt Romney edged into the mop-up
Magic Johnson group gets the Dodgers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Magic Johnson is about to learn $2 billion only buys you so much.
Workshop targets health-care careers
Workshop targets health-care careers WARREN The NEO HealthForce Career Workshop will take place
What do we get for our money?
Opinion: What do we get for our money? In a March 22 Vindicator ar- ticle, continuing economic development
Duo offers musical program
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The duo of Julie M. Wilcox and Amanda Rae Matson will present “Poison in
oddly enough
oddly enough Package that closed street was a gift, not a bomb INDIANA, Pa. Police say a
Els doesn’t feel pressure to win
Associated Press HUMBLE, Texas Ernie Els is approaching the Houston Open like any other
ATHENA NOMINEES
ATHENA NOMINEES 2012 The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announced the 25 nominees for the
Ex-Blagojevich aide gets 10 days in jail
Ex-Blagojevich aide gets 10 days in jail CHICAGO Although Rod Blagojevich is in Colorado serving
Hospital could be liable in shooting
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The mentally ill gunman who killed a worker and wounded several
Mumbai, Miami on list for big weather disasters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Global warming is leading to such severe storms, droughts and heat
US Marshals seek to apprehend man accused of beating officer
Staff report CLEVELAND U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force is seeking the
Minority and women-owned business showcase
Minority and women-owned business showcase YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners (HMHP) is
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