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Severe weather hammers and drowns parts of Valley
Severe weather hammers and drowns parts of Valley Youngstown Severe weather hammered the
Speaker's appearance Wednesday for children's mental health meeting
Speaker's appearance Wednesday for children's mental health meeting
Citizens urged to stop privatizing public education
Citizens urged to stop privatizing public education BOARDMAN To stop privatization of public
Ohio law center helps taxpayers repeal school levy
Ohio law center helps taxpayers repeal school levy
Zoldan: Went the Day Well will run in the Preakness
Zoldan: Went the Day Well will run in the Preakness.
Jury selection to start Tuesday for 20-year-old charged with murder
Jury selection to start Tuesday for 20-year-old charged with murder
Canfield man gets probation for threat against US congressman
Canfield man gets probation for threat against US congressman
Trumbull judge approves funding for renowned defense witness
Judge approves funding for renowned defense witness
Local conceal-carry classes begin Wednesday in Niles
Local conceal-carry classed begin Wednesday in Niles
State awards $500K grant to Youngstown to assist V&M Star
State awards $500K grant to Youngstown to assist V&M Star
Critics rally for bill to abolish Pa. property taxes
Critics rally for bill to abolish Pa. property taxes
Cities seek more money from tax-exempt colleges
Cities seek more money from tax-exempt colleges PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As cities around the
Ohio plans crackdown on emergency room prescribing
Ohio plans crackdown on emergency room prescribing
Video of crash opens wrongful-death duck boat case
Video of crash opens wrongful-death duck boat case PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Video played today at the
Senior Corps Week celebration is Thursday in Boardman
Senior Corps Week celebration is Thursday in Boardman
Famed obese New Mexico cat ‘Meow’ dies
Famed obese New Mexico cat ‘Meow’ dies SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A cat that got national attention for
Public interview set Tuesday for Canfield school superintendent candidate
Public interview set Tuesday for Canfield school superintendent candidate
Trial date set in vehicular homicide case
Trial date set in vehicular homicide case STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old Alliance woman
Job-seekers rush to Chesapeake Energy during econ summit in East Liverpool
Job-seekers rush to Chesapeake Energy during econ summit in East Liverpool
Parent company of WKBN and WYTV sold
Parent company of WKBN and WYTV sold The company that owns Youngstown television stations WKBN
Ex-FBI agent testifies about Pa. priest accuser
Ex-FBI agent testifies about Pa. priest accuser PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former FBI agent hired by
Prosecutors mull charges for teen stabbing suspect
Prosecutors mull charges for teen stabbing suspect INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 14-year-old Indianapolis
Colorado State student jumps off roof, hits concrete
Colorado State student jumps off roof, hits concrete FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado State
Police search Calif. dump for bodies of 2 boys
Police search Calif. dump for bodies of 2 boys ORANGE, Calif. (AP) — Cadaver-sniffing dogs and
Suspected Illinois embezzler to be arraigned
Suspected Illinois embezzler to be arraigned ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The former financial officer
Heiress’ lawyer to retake stand at Edwards trial
Heiress’ lawyer to retake stand at Edwards trial GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The lawyer for an heiress
Openings expected in fatal Pa. rapper shooting
Openings expected in fatal Pa. rapper shooting LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Opening statements are
Charged coroner submits resignation letter
Charged coroner submits resignation letter CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania coroner
W. Pa. power plant begins $700 million upgrade
W. Pa. power plant begins $700 million upgrade HOMER CITY, Pa. (AP) — Work is beginning on $700
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES The Community Library of the Shenango Valley, 11 N. Sharpsville Ave., Sharon, Pa., will
Inspiring Minds honor area youths at event
Inspiring Minds honor area youths at event WARREN Inspiring Minds sponsored the Inspired Tastes
Study finds CEOs’ looks can reflect on their success
You can’t judge a book by its cover or as the Chinese proverb says, you cannot understand the heart by reading the face.
Hathorn: KnowledgeWorks won’t work in Youngstown
While a Cincinnati-based education reform group believes the city schools need a complete overhaul, the superintendent says the district requires consistency.
Steelers quarterback Roethlisberger graduates
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has graduated from Miami University in southwest Ohio, about nine years after leaving for the NFL.
Vindicator staff wins AP awards
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator has been recognized as one of the top-rated newspapers in
Derby winner already on way to Preakness
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Doug O’Neill spent all Saturday evening celebrating I’ll Have
Penguins hold off Butler to capture series
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown State baseball team scored seven straight runs on
Keselowski captures Talladega flag
The leader on the last lap isn’t supposed to win at Talladega Superspeedway. Everybody knows that.
Pacquiao fight still not in cards
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Floyd Mayweather Jr. was getting ready to make his ring walk about
PGA’s Fowler captures playoff
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Rickie Fowler has never been afraid to put it all on the line.
Fashion designer Lepore to speak at YSU graduation
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nanette Lepore, a Youngs-town State University alumna and a world-
Another fight at school
Another fight at school YOUNGSTOWN Another Sunday afternoon fight sent police scrambling to the
Newton Falls woman seeks OK to change 2003 lottery payout
Staff report NEWTON FALLS A Shanks Phalanx Road woman filed an application Thursday with
Town hall on drug abuse planned
Staff report CHAMPION The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Opiate Task Force will host a
US hikers held in Iran marry in Calif.
US hikers held in Iran marry in Calif. SAN FRANCISCO Two Americans who were detained and accused
European leaders welcome Hollande’s victory in France
Associated Press BERLIN European leaders welcomed the victory of Francois Hollande in the French
Cellphone tour available at Flight 93 memorial
Associated Press SOMERSET, Pa. Visitors to the Flight 93 National Memorial now will be able to
Today is Monday, May 7, the 128th day of 2012. There are 238 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, May 7, the 128th day of 2012. There are 238 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The last name of the treasurer of the Liberty Local School District was incorrect in a
Texting and driving still gets a slap on the wrist in Ohio
Editorial: Ohio is on the verge of doing the absolute minimum to combat what two- thirds of the other states
Mitt Romney is staying put
Opinion: If you’ve been holding your breath to see whether Mitt Romney would pivot to the center now that
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bridge Answers to weekly quiz: Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA K uA K 10 7 6 3 2 vA 8 w9
An assault on the Bill of Rights
Opinion: WASHINGTON Controversies can be wonderfully clarified when people follow the logic of illogical
US should stay in background
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS, Ohio Nothing done to date by the international
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
‘Housewives’ and ‘House’ series finales End of the journey
SERIES FINALES “Desperate Housewives”: Starring (above) Vanessa Williams, Felicity Huffman, Eva
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is getting the last laugh
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Plenty of people might have thought the apocalypse was
US should act boldly in Syria
Opinion: By Lawrence J. HAAS McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON As Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad continues
oddly enough
oddly enough Man arrestedfor paying with a real bill SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee police are
Greek conservatives win most votes
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Official projections in Greece’s election show the conservative
Canfield concert band names new conductor
Staff report CANFIELD Brian T. Harris of Struthers has been named the conductor of the Canfield
Bring documents to shale-job session today in Boardman
Bring documents to shale-job session today in Boardman boardmaN Zane State College and Retrain
Too much time has passed
Opinion: Too much time has passed Martins Ferry Times Leader: The U.S. Justice Department has opted not to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sarah Morrison, Youngstown, girl, May 4. Timothy and Amanda
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.52 +0.16 Avalon
Media came through for us
Opinion: Media came through for us Too often the media get A “bad rap” for promoting negative news to sell
LOTTERY
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball9-12-20-44-59 Red Ball23 Jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball
Obama, Romney: mirror images
Associated Press WASHINGTON He’s a smug, Harvard-trained elitist who doesn’t get how regular
Gitmo trial could last years
Associated Press GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba The U.S. has finally started the prosecution of
Soldier’s wife saw bullet hole in wall
Associated Press DALLAS An Army nurse showed no alarm or discomfort before suddenly collapsing
Bomb-plot suspect leases Occupy warehouse
Associated Press CLEVELAND One of five men arrested in an alleged Ohio bridge bombing plot
Treasury to sell $5B in AIG stock
Treasury to sell $5B in AIG stock NEW YORK The Treasury Department is selling $5 billion worth
Student who almost was deported faces an uncertain future
Associated Press TIFFIN, Ohio A German man who was brought to the United States as a child and
Devils rally, grab 3-1 edge on Flyers
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Dainius Zubrus scored two goals and the New Jersey Devils rallied
Church in Cornersburg reaches out to help needy
The face of poverty in the Mahoning Valley is changing quickly, but a caring congregation is trying to meet the rising demand for food.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors, 5 p.m., 2420 Donald Ave.,
Relocating horse racetracks to bring millions for Ohio
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio stands to pocket nearly $150 million from a gambling company
Count on colossal corn crop
Greier loads soybean seeds into his planter. Early warm weather has moved up the corn planting season for some farmers. In Ohio, there are 3.8 million acres of corn expected to be planted this season, which is a 12 percent increase from 2011. A record harvest in the state is there- fore likely, farmers say.
Drennan spreads love
Armed with his familiar sign-off phrase, SportsTime Ohio talk show host Bruce Drennan greeted those at Sunday’s 45th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet at Mr. Anthony’s with “I Love ‘Ya, Youngstown.”
Township now keeps residents informedSFlb
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Do you want to now what important news is coming
24-year-old student found dead in IUP dorm room
Associated Press INDIANA, Pa. A coroner says a 24-year-old student at the Indiana University of
Together time
Little girls in party dresses filled the Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park to spend some one-on-one time with mom — and to have the chance to be a fashion star.
Tourney fever set for area fields
In June 2011, the Mahoning Valley was well represented on the state diamonds.
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