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Liberty Relay for Life starts Friday
Liberty Relay for Life starts Friday LIBERTY The opening ceremony for the American Cancer
Death penalty for Ohio man in triple stabbing
Death penalty for Ohio man in triple stabbing COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A three-judge panel has handed
Montana teacher murder suspects plead not guilty
Montana teacher murder suspects plead not guilty BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The suspects in the
NY Legislature to move primary from Sept. 11
NY Legislature to move primary from Sept. 11 ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s legislative leaders
City man gets 7-year prison term for rape of family member
City man gets 7-year prison term for rape of family member
Biden to focus on economy during Youngstown visit
Biden to focus on economy during Youngstown visit YOUNGSTOWN — During a visit Wednesday to a
EU navy, helicopters strike pirate supply center
EU navy, helicopters strike pirate supply center MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — European Union naval
Charter committee will propose 18 amendments to city council
Charter committee will propose 18 amendments to city council The charter-review committee will
UPDATE: Two confirmed dead in Avondale Avenue shooting
UPDATE: Two confirmed dead in Avondale Avenue shooting
Edwards’ campaign finance chairman paid mistress
Edwards’ campaign finance chairman paid mistress GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Records introduced today
Colorado House passes bill on marijuana DUIs
Colorado House passes bill on marijuana DUIs DENVER (AP) — A bill setting a blood standard for
Greeks to hold new election, markets tank
Greeks to hold new election, markets tank ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece is headed for another month
Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears
Facebook raises IPO price as offering nears NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook today increased the price
Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself
Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself PORT ST. JOHN, Fla. (AP) — A Florida mother who
AG seeks info on Sandusky defense expert witnesses
AG seeks info on Sandusky defense expert witnesses STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania
Legislation banning cell phone use by minor drivers heads to governor
Legislation banning cell phone use by minor drivers heads to governor The Ohio House has given its
Mahoning County to close South Side Annex
Mahoning County to close South Side Annex YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County intends to close its South
BREAKING NEWS: Verdict reached in Melvin Shaw trial
BREAKING NEWS: Verdict reached in Melvin Shaw trial
ODNR issues one well permit in Columbiana County
ODNR issues one well permit in Columbiana County youngstown There was one well permit issued for
Chesapeake Energy borrows $3 billion
Chesapeake Energy borrows $3 billion oklahoma city Chesapeake Energy Corporation announced
Valley groups receive funds for food
The Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley received the lion’s share of $1 million in grants presented to three Mahoning Valley nonprofit hunger-relief organizations today by the Walmart Foundation.
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Miss Conversino, Mr. Backur plan October wedding
Nancy Backur of Austintown is announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her son, Brian Backur, to Amanda Conversino, both of Findlay, Ohio. The prospective groom also is the son of Ron Backur of Canton.
Toth-Byrne vows will be recited in North Lima
The parents of Jennifer Toth and Timothy Byrne, both of Buffalo, N.Y., are announcing the engagement
Cary Watkins, Matthew Rusk set Sept. nuptials
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. David and Coralie Watkins, formerly of Mineral Ridge, Warren and Niles and now
Jessica Deehr to be bride of Jared Bilas
CORTLAND Jeff and Tammi Deehr of Cortland are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of
White-Warrick nuptials will be in Cincinnati
CANFIELD Dennis and Michelle White of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Gagnon-Bland wedding planned for winter 2013
The parents of Lauren Gagnon and Drew Bland are announcing the engagement of their children. The
Jurors begin deliberation in murder trial
A Youngstown man could spend the rest of his life in prison if a jury finds him guilty of killing his girlfriend and trying to kill one of her close friends in a 2010 West Side shooting.
Ohio’s first casino ready to roll
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio’s first casino opened Monday night with long lines of gamblers
Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarships
Eight area high-school seniors receive awards
Hunger strike ends at prison
A hunger strike among inmates at the Ohio State Penitentiary has ended, with none of its participants being taken to the Franklin Medical Center in Columbus, the OSP warden said.
Hannon ready to go as Girard’s new coach
By Rob Todor todor@vindy.com GIRARD As a youngster, Craig Hannon was a ballboy for the varsity
Hartzell rugby benefit is Saturday
Mary Kay Hartzell’s tone softens. While describing her son Michael Hartzell, who was fatally shot nine years ago while on duty for the Youngstown Police Department, she speaks delicately.
Counties seek Internet connection
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County has signed on with five other Northeast
Mandel meets with small-business owners
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, the Republican
Girard batters break out big time
Girard High baseball coach Jason Johnson admits the Indians have struggled offensively this season.
Poland BOE to decide on levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Poland Board of Education is expected to
Austintown Police Department Adds Patrolman
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The township police department is adding
Exhibit features late Valley artist
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. An exhibition of art by American Impressionist John J. Lloyd
Obama targets Romney on jobs
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama tried Monday to tarnish Mitt Romney as a
GOP should not be allowed to undermine constitution
Editorial: Only the most na Øve or the most partisan Ohioans will buy the self-serving claptrap from Republican
Grand jury indicts right-to-die group
Grand jury indicts right-to-die group HASTINGS, Minn. A Minnesota grand jury has indicted a
Chen’s great escape framed in horror
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL Heritage Foundation It has all the makings of a spellbinding screenplay:
Mexico cartel war’s latest toll: 49 bodies
Associated Press CADEREYTA, Mexico Authorities struggled Monday to identify 49 bodies without
Choo rescues Tribe against Minnesota
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Shin-Soo Choo hit the go-ahead RBI single in the ninth inning to
Judge in Edwards trial limits defense testimony
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. The judge overseeing the criminal trial of John Edwards will
Lincoln leads Pirates to third straight victory
Associated Press MIAMI The Pittsburgh Pirates’ relievers came through again Monday, this time
City schools must act boldly
Opinion: A decade ago, KnowledgeWorks came to Youngstown with an audacious idea: Youngstown high school
Live music on television this week:
Live music on television this week: v “Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS): El-P (tonight);
Postal Service plan sensible
Opinion: Huron (Mich.) Daily Tribune: The U.S. Postal Service has announced a plan to keep thousands of rural
Chesapeake CEO: Icahn welcome as investor
Associated Press NEW YORK Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon said Monday he’d welcome
Track/field athletes begin quest for state
BY MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com With a hip injury midway through the season, South Range’s
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 15, the 136th day of 2012. There are 230 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Turner, 76ers tie NBA series
Associated Press BOSTON Evan Turner made the go-ahead layup with 40.4 seconds left and
Derby runner-up Bodemeister headed to Saturday’s Preakness
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Bodemeister is headed to the Preakness to challenge I’ll Have
Slaughter of dogs
Opinion: By Nigar Musayeva Institute for War & Peace Reporting BAKU, Azerbaijan Authorities here are
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Modern Family’ star Hyland has transplant NEW YORK “Modern Family” star Sarah
USPS halts closure of 600 facilities
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The U.S. Postal Service said Monday its decision to halt the
Rangers shut out Devils in Game 1
Associated Press NEW YORK Rangers rookie Chris Kreider and defenseman Dan Girardi both had a
Man pleads guilty to lesser charge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old Park Vista Drive man has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge
Reality shows influence top baby names of 2011
Associated Press WASHINGTON Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names.
Liberty presents Holocaust drama
Staff report LIBERTY This weekend, Liberty High School will become the first high school in the
Man gets 2 years for robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man who tried to rob a North
Bobby Brown to release his first album in 14 years
Associated Press NEW YORK Bobby Brown says it took him a long time to come out with a new album
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.73 —.15 Avalon
Cops investigate robbery, assault
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating an aggravated robbery and a felonious
School critiques need balance
Opinion: School critiques need balance I attended a meeting May 7 at Boardman High School that was
Gov.: RI will recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island’s governor on Monday declared that the state will
oddly enough
oddly enough No border dispute here: Vt., NH reaffirm boundary NORWICH, Vt. In case you were
New requirements for tax preparers might thin the ranks
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown As more-stringent standards including tests
Ryan’s opponent had voted for him
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Marisha Agana, the Republican nominee for the
Man faces charges
Man faces charges grove city, pa. A former Mercer County man is charged with hundreds of counts
Trouble in Europe can lead to woes in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON Your 401(k) could sink again. A plummeting euro may make it harder
Tickets for Biden’s visit now available
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Free tickets to Vice President Joe Biden’s
Who lost Latin America?
Opinion: If President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney spend any time talking
New Coast Guard graduate was rescued at sea as a boy
Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. Orlando Morel was 6 years old when he and his mother left
birthdays
birthdays Actress-singer Anna Maria Alberghetti is 76. Counterculture icon Wavy Gravy is 76.
Cohen struggles with scripted comedy Uneven ‘Dictator’ needs a leader
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service With “The Dictator,” Sacha Baron Cohen and his
Shale seminars
Shale seminars cortland First Place Bank and the Trumbull Soil and Water District are hosting
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, city hall. Finance
Is America’s future at risk?
Opinion: By Karin Chenoweth The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, Va.) WASHINGTON It doesn’t take much
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 13, the 134th day of 2012. There are 232 days left in the year. This is
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