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OSHP more focused on catching impaired drivers
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers are focused on removing impaired drivers more than ever before, according to a news release.
ACTION event tonight honors 7 community leaders
For as long as she can remember, Sharon Ragan has never vacillated regarding her career choice.
Okla. death row inmate executed in shooting death
Okla. death row inmate executed in shooting death McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been
Family seeks help with burial expenses
Family seeks help with burial expenses YOUNGSTOWN The family of a man murdered while trying to
Ralley in the Valley Saturday at Covelli Centre
Ralley in the Valley Saturday at Covelli Centre youngstown The Men’s Rally in the Valley is
Community college looking for permanent Mahoning Valley site
Community college looking for permanent Mahoning Valley site
Land mines found in luggage at Newark airport
Land mines found in luggage at Newark airport NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A type of explosive widely used
Lawrence Co. mom learns of pregnancy during drug tests
Lawrence Co. mom learns of pregnancy during drug tests
Medical examiner at JFK assassination dies in Iowa
Medical examiner at JFK assassination dies in Iowa DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Dr. Earl Rose, the
Feds report on 2011 blackout in Southwest
Feds report on 2011 blackout in Southwest SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal energy regulators are blaming
Ex-student wants hate crime convictions dismissed
Ex-student wants hate crime convictions dismissed NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers
Troopers seize 5 kilos of cocaine from hidden compartment
Troopers seize 5 kilos of cocaine from hidden compartment LEBANON – A Florida woman is facing
ODNR approves drilling permits for two wells in Columbiana County
ODNR approves drilling permits for two wells in Columbiana County
Hanging of Obama campaign banner approved
Hanging of Obama campaign banner approved YOUNGSTOWN The city’s Design Review Committee allowed
BLOG: UPDATE - Where will water come from? Chesapeake well estimate drowns ODNR
How much water will fracking need and where will it come from?
Appeals judge stops Planned Parenthood injunction
Appeals judge stops Planned Parenthood injunction AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal appeals judge
John Edwards’ attorneys question wife of ex-aide
John Edwards’ attorneys question wife of ex-aide GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Attorneys for John
New interim police chief for Sanford, Fla.
New interim police chief for Sanford, Fla. SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The city at the center of the
US marshals capture elusive fugitive involved in fraud scheme
US marshals capture elusive fugitive involved in fraud scheme
Phone line for mentally ill residents established today
Phone line for mentally ill residents established today
Boyfriend freed for disposing of Erie, Pa., girl's body
Boyfriend freed for disposing of Erie, Pa., girl's body
Community input sought to help academic success for Youngstown schools
Community input sought to help academic success for Youngstown schools
Items seized in Operation Shield displayed at South Side annex
Items seized in Operation Shield displayed at South Side annex
One year on from Bin Laden raid, no answers from Pakistan
One year on from Bin Laden raid, now answers from Pakistan
School art exhibit scheduled at Art Outreach Gallery
School art exhibit scheduled at Art Outreach Gallery Niles The Sixth-Annual School Art
Scout official resigns, supports ousted gay leader
Scout official resigns, supports ousted gay leader
Ohio towns, hospitals unite to boost worker health
Ohio towns, hospitals unite to boost worker health
Sanders-Less wedding date is announced
James and Barbara Sanders of Columbiana and John and Shelia Less of Longview, Texas, are announcing the engagement of their children, Andra Jene Sanders of Erie, Pa., and John Ryan Less of El Centro, Calif.
May wedding for Miss Pavlichich, Mr. Ramunno
Andrea Pavlichich of Akron and Brian Ramunno of Hatfield, Pa., are engaged and planning a spring
Victoria Colacino will become bride of Matthew Barth
HUBBARD Mary and Domenico Colacino and Shelley and David Barth, all of Hubbard, are announcing the
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Garden Forum to host annual Garden Mart
Garden Forum to host annual Garden Mart YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown will
Free Ham Radio seminar planned at ITT
YOUNGSTOWN Amateur Ham Radio has been a hobby for more than 100 years and is still very alive and
Mahoning Valley wins top prize of $1M
The Mahoning Valley’s successful effort to win $1 million in grants, the top prize in the Walmart Foundation’s Fighting Hunger Together Facebook campaign, is a product of the compassion and caring of its residents.
Oil-and-gas company buys parcels
A Switzerland company is the latest oil-and-gas operation to purchase property in Youngstown.
Homicide suspect arrested during Operation Shield
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police picked up a teenage suspect
Elections, political changes OK’d
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city charter-review committee is proposing
KO Drugs Boxing tourney awards 26 belts
In the afternoon, Canfield High’s Anthony Ross caught seven innings, helping his baseball team to a 7-5 victory over Austintown Fitch.
Judge Douglas announces retirement
Robert A. Douglas Jr., a Youngstown Municipal Court judge since November 1997, is retiring Aug. 1.
Neumeister masters Struthers
Monday’s summer-like temperatures had Lakeview High softball pitcher Alexis Neumeister in her comfort zone.
Phantoms extend Noreen’s contract
The Youngstown Phantoms have agreed to a two-year contract extension with head coach and general manager Anthony Noreen that will keep him behind the bench through the 2013-14 season.
Man gets year for threats to witnesses
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The father of an accused killer in Youngstown will spend the next 12
Students test the waters
Seventh- graders were excited to get in the water and learn a few environmental lessons.
Company fulfills teachers’ wishes
Turning Technologies and its foundation fulfilled the wishes of city schoolteachers, donating 18 boxes of supplies and materials.
Taylor-Winfield to relocate offices
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Taylor-Winfield Technologies plans to relocate
For the record books
Gordon Murray, a Girard native, is shown with his vintage Piper Cub plane he will fly to each of Ohio’s 88 counties beginning May 13. Murray and Ron Siwik of Chagrin Falls, who will fly another vintage plane, are making the trip to raise funds to establish a scholarship for a needy Ohio family to send a child to college. The team expects to land at Youngstown Elser Metro Airport in North Lima on May 15.
Matz, Baffert back at Derby
Michael Matz is back at the Kentucky Derby with a strong contender for the first time since he won in 2006 with Barbaro, whose bronze likeness now greets all visitors to Churchill Downs.
YSU grad expands vodka distribution
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com pittsburgh A Canfield native and Youngstown State
ODOT plans $100M savings
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The deputy director for the Ohio Department of
Judge drops Grammy lawsuit
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK A lawsuit filed against the Recording Academy
Consumer spending slowed in March
Consumer spending slowed in March WASHINGTON Americans increased their spending more slowly in
Microsoft, B&N team up on Nook, textbooks
Associated Press NEW YORK Books and bits united Monday as Microsoft provided an infusion of
Year later, bin Laden killing remains a decision to behold
Editorial: As the details become public of the debates and deliberations within the White House over the
Go after the Asian carp
Opinion: Huron Daily Tribune (Bad Axe, Mich.): It’s hard to think of anything more unifying for Great Lakes
Community Health Systems reports higher earnings
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The parent company of three area medical facilities reported first-
Who is a racist?
Opinion: Around this time of year, I sometimes hear from parents who have been appalled to learn that the
US’ strength is in its ideas
Opinion: Is the United States about to lose its place as the most powerful nation on Earth? It’s easy to
Failure to invest in young children threatens our future
Opinion: By Riane Eisler American Forum We’re being told that fiscal responsibility requires big cuts in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.71 .15 Avalon
In addition to “American Bandstand” and “New Year’s Rockin’
In addition to “American Bandstand” and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the late Dick Clark was best-known
Obama: Marking bin Laden death isn’t ‘celebrating’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama gave a steely defense of his handling of the
Pike touts growth of triathlon at Davis Y
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Since its opening in September 2003, Corky Pike has
In US, number of newborns with drug withdrawal triples
Associated Press CHICAGO Less than a month old, Savannah Dannelley scrunches her tiny face into
Attacks in Syria
Attacks in Syria BEIRUT In fresh attacks on symbols of state power, twin suicide bombs
Teens share anti-drug message
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ma-nila Taylor, a junior at Warren G. Harding High
Damon to join Indians tonight
Associated Press CLEVELAND Johnny Damon brings a presence to the top of Cleveland’s lineup and
Fired teacher: Archdiocese discriminated
Fired teacher: Archdiocese discriminated Associated Press CINCINNATI At age 30 and single,
S. Range stays close to top in ITCL baseball
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com BEAVER TWP. With a 10-5 victory over Inter-Tri County League
Wife of ex-Edwards aide cries on stand
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. The wife of an ex-aide to John Edwards broke down on the
Developer buys industrial site
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The former Main Steel Polishing Co. Building
Man pleads guilty to drug charges
Man pleads guilty to drug charges PITTSBURGH A 32-year-old Farrell, Pa., man has pleaded guilty
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2012. There are 244 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, city hall. Finance
‘Unforgettable’ actress has a new home
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK As she nears the end of her freshman season
Liberty ends summer school
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty The school district’s fiscal commission
YSU dancers plan spring concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Dance Ensemble will present its annual
A disaster less well remembered
Opinion: A disaster less well remembered The Vindicator’s special edi- tion of the Titanic disaster was
What has happened to Brazil?
Opinion: Bad news for Brazil: its magic moment as the world’s most promising emerging market in the eyes of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Amarillo Slim’ dies AMARILLO, Texas Thomas Austin “Amarillo Slim” Preston Jr., a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
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