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Top achievers reap rewards
This year’s 51 graduates of Youngstown Early College earned an average of 48 hours of credit at Youngstown State University the past two years.
Stories published May 21, 2012
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FBI investigates bomb threat at Utah cyber center
FBI investigates bomb threat at Utah cyber center BLUFFDALE, Utah (AP) — A search prompted by a
2 Canadian tourists fatally stabbed in NJ robbery
2 Canadian tourists fatally stabbed in NJ robbery ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman
Texas airline exec found guilty in child porn case
Texas airline exec found guilty in child porn case BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Jurors have convicted
ACTION calls for community to help stem Youngstown violence
ACTION calls for community to help stem Youngstown violence
HMHP plans $203.3M in improvements to its hospitals in Youngstown, Boardman and Warren
HMHP plans $203M in improvements to its hospitals in Youngstown, Boardman and Warren
YSU hires vice president for fundraising
YSU hires vice president for fundraising YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has appointed a
State OKs funding for Mahoning, Trumbull business projects
State OKs funding for Mahoning, Trumbull business projects
Foes of Ohio union limits joins redistricting fight
Foes of Ohio union limits joins redistricting fight
GOP candidate for Congress seat opens Warren office
GOP candidate for Congress seat opens Warren office
Shaw given life sentence for slaying
More than two years ago Melvin Shaw shot into a West Side home killing his 17-year-old girlfriend and wounding her 18-year-old friend.
WORTH A LOOK
CARD, BINGO PARTIES Holy Apostles Parish will sponsor a bingo party every Friday at Cardinal
Cancer wellness center to be focus of event
Cancer wellness center to be focus of event AUSTINTOWN A local organization is striving to
UPDATE: At least 45 arrested in NATO protests; 4 Chicago police officers injured
UPDATE: At least 45 arrested in NATO protests; 4 Chicago police officers injured ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tribe closer Perez keeps heat on fans
Associated Press CLEVELAND Chris Perez is throwing some heat at Cleveland fans. The All-Star
20 gather for prayer at well in Vienna
Staff report VIENNA About 20 people gathered for prayer Saturday at an injection well in Vienna
Niles BOE to consider layoffs for 34 workers
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES In an effort to save $1.4 million next year, the Niles
Boardman students earn trip to state Envirothon
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A team of Boardman High School students has
Campbell gets $1.9M for YS&T property cleanup
Approval of a $1.9 million Clean Ohio grant for cleanup of 40 acres of former Youngstown Sheet and Tube property brings construction of a $300 million Sherman International steel mill one step closer to reality, Campbell City Manager Jack Dill said Sunday night.
Man faces charges after arrest at church
Kevin L. Thompson, 30, of Republic Street has been charged with breaking and entering and resisting arrest after police found him inside St. John’s Church, 323 Wick Ave., during a church service Sunday morning.
Mannozzi sets sights on London race-walk
Every day, Michael Mannozzi honors his late father, James.
Major league baseball
Major league baseball Marlins5 Indians3 Next: Detroit at Cleveland, Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.
Tough times for job seekers
Opinion: Tough times for job seekers Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va.: The recession has been tough on
Garden kickoff event set for Wednesday
Garden kickoff event set for Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN Grow Youngstown presents the fourth annual
Poor provide a juicy target
Opinion: By Barbara Ehrenreich Los Angeles Times Individually, the poor are not all that tempting to
SCOPE still out of Title III program
Staff report NILES An appeal committee has upheld a decision to not renew SCOPE Inc. of
Major league boxscores at a glance
INTERLEAGUE Marlins 5, Indians 3 MiamiCleveland abrhbiabrhbi Reyes ss5120Choo rf3010 Petersn
Health system seeks drilling facts
Health system seeks drilling facts PITTSBURGH Some people are absolutely sure gas drilling
Public input invited on charter
Opinion: Public input invited on charter Residents of Youngstown are getting a rare opportunity to weigh in
Ohio ranks 2nd in US for dropouts
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio’s dropout rate increased between 2002 and 2009 at a higher
bridge
bridge Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 9 3 uA K 10 6 2 vK J
“The world needs those who will do what’s right. The world needs you to leave a
“The world needs those who will do what’s right. The world needs you to leave a mark,.” Jay
Singing competition semifinalists are set
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Eleven singers from Pennsylvania and Ohio will compete in the
Europe faces hard search to expand
Associated Press WASHINGTON On paper at least, European leaders agree: They need stronger growth
Johnson’s victory has fans upset
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. It didn’t take teams very long to figure out their best shot at
Boy rescued after hours on rock
Associated Press SEATTLE Swept down one waterfall and about to plunge over a much larger one, a
Stop cyber espionage threat
Opinion: By Mike Brownfield Heritage Foundation From the moment that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, America
Are we living in America?
Opinion: TEWKSBURY, Mass. Russ Caswell, 68, is bewildered: “What country are we in?” He and his wife Pat
Problem gambler bans himself from casinos in Ohio
Associated Press AKRON Ohio’s casino commission has a way to help problem gamblers from giving
Traffic alert: Main library gets electronic sign
A new $18,905 electronic sign in front of the main public library, 305 Wick Ave., is a good method of announcing library events to the public at a busy intersection, the library’s communications and public-relations director said.
Ohio to track classroom money, student grades
Associated Press COLUMBUS The political fire still burns in Ohio to push more public money into
Roadside bomb explodes during UN visit in Syria
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria A roadside bomb exploded in a restive suburb of the Syrian
Bee Gees’ Robin Gibb, 62, dies of cancer
Associated Press LONDON With his carefully tended hair, tight trousers and perfect harmonies,
Closing a loophole that benefits a few makes sense for Ohio
Editorial: Some aspects of the mid-budget re view process that the General Assembly has been working its way
America must make things
Opinion: By Richard M. DALEY AND BRUCE KATZ Los Angeles Times Perhaps the only silver lining to the Great
oddly enough
oddly enough Workers go trash-picking for rings ATTLEBORO, Mass. An Attleboro, Mass., woman is
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library, public hearing on the proposed budget, 5:30 p.m., library
YSU baseball team to open against Milwaukee
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State baseball team will enter the 2012 Horizon League
NATO: End of war in Afghanistan in sight
Associated Press CHICAGO President Barack Obama and NATO allies declared Sunday that the end of
Stayin’ alive: Coyotes blank Kings, force Game 5
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Clarence Campbell Bowl was in Staples Center for the first
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Avengers’ sinks ‘Battleship’ LOS ANGELES “The Avengers” continues to muscle out
2 more arrests made at summit
Associated Press CHICAGO Prosecutors on Sunday charged two more activists with crimes tied to
LOTTERY
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball8-13-35-46-51 Red Ball30 Jackpot in Wednesday’s Powerball
Embracing it
During a recent shopping trip with her mother, Sandeep Kaur began to cry because an imminent life-changing reality suddenly hit her.
COLUMBIANA HIGH
COLUMBIANA HIGH Number of graduates: 80 Mascot: Clippers Class song: “Send Me on My Way” by
Missed pitch is costly to Pirates
Associated Press Detroit The Pittsburgh Pirates whiffed their way through another nine innings,
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 30th Source: Associated Press
Where the Cleveland Indians rank in attendance for Major League Baseball’s 30 teams.
Strong field possible for the 146th Belmont Stakes
Dullahan, Union Rags will try to foil I’ll Have Another’s Triple Crown bid Associated Press NEW
Full field set for Indy 500
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The field is set for the Indianapolis 500. And, more importantly,
James, Wade revive Heat’s championship dream
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tabitha Klink and Joath Carrasquillo, Hermitage, girl, May
Rare solar eclipse crosses Asia
Rare solar eclipse crosses Asia TOKYO Millions across Asia watched today as a rare “ring of
A number of television dramas and comedies wrap up their season this week. Here are some highlights.
A number of television dramas and comedies wrap up their season this week. Here are some highlights.
Glenn Frey covers the standards
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK You can thank Clint Eastwood for setting the stage
video game review
‘max payne 3’ Grade: A Details: $59.99, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC Max Payne
Years Ago
Today is Monday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2012. There are 224 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Goodbye ‘House’
Medical drama to wrap up eight-season run By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, hot
Dufner edges Pride at Nelson
Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS A month ago, Jason Dufner was a single man still in search of
Top achievers reap rewards
This year’s 51 graduates of Youngstown Early College earned an average of 48 hours of credit at Youngstown State University the past two years.
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