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Autopsy: Evidence of marijuana in Martin’s blood
Autopsy: Evidence of marijuana in Martin’s blood ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Medical examiners found
Report: 1 detective wanted Zimmerman charged
Report: 1 detective wanted Zimmerman charged ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At least one police investigator
Boardman Community Day scheduled Saturday
Boardman Community Day scheduled Saturday BOARDMAN Boardman Township’s annual Community Day is
Youngstown mail processing and distribution facility to close in February
Youngstown mail processing and distribution facility to close in February youngstown The
YMHA selects Carmelita Douglas as new exec director
YMHA selects Carmelita Douglas as new exec director
White powder case costing millions to investigate
White powder case costing millions to investigate DALLAS (AP) — Federal authorities say they hope
Mahoning grand jury indicts man suspected in West Side bank robbery
Mahoning grand jury indicts man suspected in West Side bank robbery
Injured man survives week in woods after car crash
Injured man survives week in woods after car crash SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Police in Northern
Standohars, DePasquale, Ladig earn first 2012 Greatest honors
The Junior Greatest Golf of the Valley tournament launched Sunday with the first qualifier at Pine Lakes Golf Course.
Mom gets 9 years in Ohio teen’s malnutrition death
Mom gets 9 years in Ohio teen’s malnutrition death CINCINNATI (AP) — The mother of a 14-year-old
Florida tourism numbers show slight gain in 2012
Florida tourism numbers show slight gain in 2012 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida tourism
NY FBI agent killed in WWII secret mission honored
NY FBI agent killed in WWII secret mission honored BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — FBI Special Agent Harold
Evacuations ordered near blaze in northern Colo.
Evacuations ordered near blaze in northern Colo. FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Fire officials have
ODNR issues drilling permit in Trumbull County
ODNR issues drilling permit in Trumbull County youngstown The second horizontal drilling permit
Florida student to plead guilty to Obama threat
Florida student to plead guilty to Obama threat MIAMI (AP) — Court records show a Miami college
Disco queen Donna Summer dies; was 63
Disco queen Donna Summer dies; was 63 NEW YORK (AP) — Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing
Coroner: RFK Jr.’s wife died of hanging
Coroner: RFK Jr.’s wife died of hanging BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — A medical examiner in suburban New
Nicole Latone, Michael Crockett will wed in June
John and Kathy Latone of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Marie Latone, and Michael Rondell Crockett, both of Columbus. He is the son of Lamar Crockett and Veronica Wilson, also both of Columbus.
Moses-Turner wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN Felicia A. Moses and William D. Turner, both of Youngstown, are engaged to be married
Michele Carosella, Kelly Fookes will wed in July rite
POLAND Michele Carosella and Kelly Fookes, both of Poland, are announcing their engagement and
Parents of Julie Bolkovac announce her engagement to John Carney
DELAWARE, OHIO Mr. and Mrs. James P. Bolkovac of Delaware, Ohio, formerly of New Springfield, are
Kunder-Hilpert wedding plans are announced
POLAND David and Teresa Kunder of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Amy Jo Dundics and Robert Grieco plan June wedding, parents reveal
BOARDMAN Les and Kim Dundics are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jo Dundics, to
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Dr. Stephen Hancock and Dr. Laura Marinelli of Los Angeles announce the birth of their first child,
‘Fun in the Park’ will feature ribs, chicken
‘Fun in the Park’ will feature ribs, chicken WARREN King Solomon Lodge 87 will sponsor the
Agee gets 40 years in killing of ‘special man’
Agee gets nearly 40 years in killing of ‘amazing man’
Complaint: Reardon got $115K for bogus debt
Former Mahoning County Treasurer John Reardon received $115,000 from the Ohio Democratic Party to pay off falsely claimed loans for his 2006 bid for state auditor, according to a 121-page complaint filed with the Ohio Elections Commission.
Biden slams Romney’s policies during Valley visit
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Vice President Joe Biden aggressively
Probe continues in shooting deaths
Police still haven’t determined why a 20-year-old man and his 17-year-old girlfriend were gunned down on the city’s South Side, and they are asking for the public’s help to solve the crime.
OHSAA: No again to competitive balance initiative
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com Here’s what we know about the public versus private debate among
East students plant garden
East High School junior JazAvona Pruitt watered the plants that will become the school’s courtyard garden faith-fully each day.
Council OKs final payment to vendor
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council fulfilled the last financial
New biology books
New biology books POLAND The Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence has offered
Seaweed stops bleeding
Q. Some time ago, you mentioned that coffee grounds can stop bleeding from cuts. I have another
CDC: Young adults ignoring skin-cancer warnings Melanoma on the rise
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA The warnings about skin cancer from too much sun
NEw this week
NEw this week Battleship (PG-13) Naval officers participate in a global effort to fight off
Ohio school cuts insurance, birth-control coverage
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Catholic university in eastern Ohio is dropping its student health
Canfield suspends 3 contracts
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield The Canfield school board suspended three teachers’
Embrace Western heritage
Opinion: By Jane S. SHAW McClatchy-Tribune Something we haven’t heard many university commencement
Girard, East Palestine rally to earn district showdown
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com BEAVER TWP. In a pair of come-from-behind victories, the Girard
Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
Associated Press NEW YORK Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it
Man gets 20 years in robbery, shooting
Jacquavis K. Williams told the judge he was sorry for acting up in court when he was convicted two months ago of shooting and robbing the owner of the North End Market.
Summer is festival season in the mahoning valley. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming our
Summer is festival season in the mahoning valley. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming our way.
Staff report
Staff report campbell Campbell voters will consider a 3-mill additional levy for street paving
Local teams have strong starts at DI
By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The boys 110 meter hurdles race wasn’t even
Evacs, drills pared near nuke plants
Associated Press Without fanfare, the nation’s nuclear power regulators have overhauled community
Once again, McDonald runners race to top of the district meet
By Steve wilaj sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Something familiar happened at Wednesday’s
Animal Welfare to build facility
Over the course of the next year, the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County will convert a 21-acre indoor and outdoor softball complex near Squaw Creek Country Club into a state-of-the-art animal shelter and education center.
Death-penalty bargaining chip draws fire
Associated Press COLUMBUS Within days of a drug-related slaying in suburban Cleveland, six men
US economy picks up after spring slump
Associated Press WASHINGTON Maybe the U.S. economy’s strength this winter wasn’t just weather-
Teachers learn core standards
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES It won’t be implemented fully for more than a year, but 50
Trumbull official urges students to explore gas, oil opportunities
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda told Lordstown
May 18
May 18 Special event Visions for Veterans 5K run/walk, Firestone Park, Columbiana. Registration
Mladic evokes outrage as war-crimes trial starts
Mladic evokes outrage as war-crimes trial starts the hague, netherlands He’s no longer the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville school board, special meeting, 4 p.m., library/media center. AGENDA
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate will tee off today at 1:30
Study finds coffee drinkers live longer
Associated Press MILWAUKEE One of life’s simple pleasures just got sweeter. After years of
Unwinnable marriage battle
Opinion: WASHINGTON President Obama is walking a tightrope on same-sex marriage, teetering between his
As in Derby, Bodemeister is early favorite in Preakness
Associated Press Baltimore Just like in the Kentucky Derby, Bodemeister is the favorite in the
Protect Planned Parenthood
Opinion: Protect Planned Parenthood Right now, there is a fight in Ohio to save Planned Parenthood. House
Banners from YSU repurposed as totes
Staff report Youngstown Decorative banners that once hung around the Youngstown State University
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and
Ex-Brinks employee faces theft charges
Staff report BOARDMAN A 24-year-old Austintown man will be arraigned today, accused of stealing
Bipartisan politics is a menace
Opinion: WASHINGTON Bipartisanship, the supposed scarcity of which so distresses the high-minded, actually
Oil, gas seminars educate public on lease agreements
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com CORTLAND Anyone considering leasing mineral rights for
Devils rally past Rangers to tie series 1-1
Associated Press NEW YORK David Clarkson’s deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a
A cakewalk for lawmakers
Opinion: The Brunswick (Ga.) News: It’s hard to understand how members of a lawmaking and policy-making body
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Tue: Steve Vuich,
Raitt and producer find chemistry on new album
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer Bonnie Raitt had been thinking about working with
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Footloose,” Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem. Auditions will
Will new owner of Y&S rail be ‘good neighbor’ for Boardman?
Editorial: As executives of the Canadian company intending to buy the controversial Youngstown & Southern
Kick your shoes off, Riverdance
Riverdance still has the power to drive audiences wild, and probably always will. Tuesday’s show at Covelli Centre proved that.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 17, the 138th day of 2012. There are 228 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New Middletown officials approve waterline contract
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Dave Sugar Excavating has been awarded a
Diagnostic center set to open Monday
Diagnostic center set to open Monday NEW CASTLE, PA. Sharon Regional Health System is opening
By JOHN BENSON
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Normally, a sum- mer concert preview begins with some
Rib cookers, rock bands at Mill Creek Park festival
The inaugural Mill Creek Metroparks Rib Burn Off this weekend will bring ribs, beer and live music to a park setting, while raising money for a new children’s play area.
Comedian Tom Foss has found his sea legs
For your average touring comedian, the road can be tough. In this economic climate, the money isn’t what it used to be, so making ends meet can be a challenge.
FDA delays rules meant to ease sunscreen confusion
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sunscreen confusion won’t be over before summer after all. The
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
J.C. Penney’s shares in freefall after loss
J.C. Penney’s shares in freefall after loss new york Wall Street doesn’t seem to like J.C.
Take immediate steps if your legs ache and swell
By Jane Glenn Haas The Orange County Register Like the music that goes round and round, your
“Person of interest” (9 p.m., cbs): “Person of Interest,” one of TV’s
“Person of interest” (9 p.m., cbs): “Person of Interest,” one of TV’s more engaging new dramas,
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Springfield captures another crown
Baseball can be a funny game: one day you dominate, the next you are dominated.
Indians romp; Pirates fall in DC
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ubaldo Jimenez overcame a shaky start to get the win and the
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