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ODOT needs seasonal workers for highway cleanup
The Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 crews will be on the highways on Friday to help curb litter in east central Ohio.
Update at 1 p.m. on probe into crash that killed 6 teens
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Warren Mayor Doug Franklin, Warren Police Chief Tim Bowers and Warren City Schools Superintendent Michael Notar will have a joint press conference at 1 p.m. today at the highway patrol’s Southington barracks to update the public on the investigation into the car crash on Niles Warren River Road March 10 that killed six teenagers.
Ella Rose Basketball tourney Saturday in Lowellville
The fourth annual Have A Heart Ella Rose Solak Basketball Tournament will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Lowellville high School.
Man shot dead at home of Colo. prosecutor, deputy
Man shot dead at home of Colo. prosecutor, deputy HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Authorities in
US won’t allow Russians to see Guantanamo prisoner
US won’t allow Russians to see Guantanamo prisoner MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. won’t allow Russia to see
NKorea warns military cleared to wage nuke attack
NKorea warns military cleared to wage nuke attack PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) - Ratcheting up the
Scientists finally find hint of elusive dark matter
It is one of the cosmos' most mysterious unsolved cases: dark matter. It is supposedly what holds the universe together. We can't see it, but scientists are pretty sure it's out there.
Munroe gets full term on racing commission
Munroe gets full term on racing commission COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich reappointed Mark Munroe,
Records: Ex-firefighter in Va arson case confessed
Records: Ex-firefighter in Va arson case confessed ACCOMAC, Va. (AP) — Court records indicate a
W.Va. sheriff fatally shot, suspect in custody
W.Va. sheriff fatally shot, suspect in custody WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) — A state official says a
Leno to leave NBC’s ‘Tonight Show’ next spring
Leno to leave NBC’s ‘Tonight Show’ next spring NEW YORK (AP) -- Jay Leno says he will be leaving
Police: Nevada man runs over, kills granddaughter
Police: Nevada man runs over, kills granddaughter LAS VEGS (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old
Landfill takes waste despite work stoppage
Landfill takes waste despite work stoppage Drivers with Teamsters Local 377 have returned to their
Hunt resumes for 2 inmates who escaped Texas jail
Hunt resumes for 2 inmates who escaped Texas jail SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (AP) — A capital murder
Teamsters drivers with Allied Waste return to jobs
Teamsters drivers with Allied Waste return to jobs Doug Dunn, general manager of Republic
Niles man charged in Warren murder
Niles man charged in Warren murder WARREN Richard A. Clark, 39, of Niles,
Rutgers fires Rice for abusive conduct
Rutgers fires Rice for abusive conduct PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) Rutgers has fired basketball coach
Rollover accident closes 680 for an hour
Rollover accident closes 680 for an hour YOUNGSTOWN Three people were taken to the hospital, but
Shooting victim recovering and suspect in custody
Shooting victim recovering and suspect in custody YOUNGSTOWN A 20-year-old man is expected to
Crestview board meeting tonight
The Crestview school board will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today in the high school home economics room, 44100 Crestview Road, Columbiana.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Tattoo parlor to ink for autism awareness
Tattoo parlor to ink for autism awareness BROOKFIELD Heath and Brandi Dillon of Fallen Angels
Diva Donations open house Saturday
An open house will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, for the Trumbull County location of Diva Donations.
Market Street mural will be farewell gift to city
A vacant building on Market Street, just south of downtown, will get an exterior makeover with a mural that celebrates the city’s downtown nightlife.
21 Valley schools named 'School of Promise'
Twenty-one Mahoning Valley schools have earned the designation of “School of Promise” for the 2011-12 school year from the Ohio Department of Education.
Boardman Relays for 76 teams this year
The American Cancer Society’s Boardman Relay for Life announced its goals of 76 teams and $236,000 at the kickoff Tuesday for its 2013 relay.
Eight to be interviewed next week for YSU president
Between three and five finalists will visit campus beginning late this month

Ursuline, Canfield baseball teams set for 2013 season
The Irish have most of their starters back, while the Cardinals are reloading.

Bryan’s fortunes tied to Berassa’s health
Jelani Berassa’s 2012 injury had a far-reaching effect on YSU’s other receivers.

Allied strike spreads to Cleveland-area
Youngstown workers set up picket lines in Elyria
Catholics move to southern Mahoning, but Mooney decision still pending
The bishop will make the final decision

Indians win opener in Toronto
Toronto’s J.P. Arencibia was charged with three passed balls.

Struthers mayor, council clash over resolution honoring businessman
The issue is whether to honor a local business

Rutgers coach under fire after slurs, abuse captured on video
Mike Rice is a Boardman High graduate and the son of the fomer YSU coach.
Wichita State gets it done on tight budget
Wichita State’s basketball budget is $3.1 million, less than Louisville coach Rick Pitino’s annual salary.
Louisville’s Ware resting after surgery
Associated Press Kevin Ware is already up and walking, and he’s got a nice souvenir to keep him
Austintown trustee seeks meeting with Kasich about racetrack
The governor’s spokesman says the request is ‘not appropriate’
Mural celebrating Youngstown’s nightlife to start next week
The mural is on a vacant Market Street building that’s been turned into a consignment shop
21 Mahoning Valley schools designated Schools of Promise
Criteria includes student performance on state tests, graduate rate and poverty rate
Early voting for the May primary has begun
Monday is the deadline to register for the primary election

Valley faces worker shortage amid glut of new jobs
Members of the Laborers’ International Union Local 125 of Youngstown, which represents 400 members throughout the region, are having difficulty finding younger workers interested in the skilled trades. From left are Vince Irvin of Columbus; Rocky DiGennaro, business manager at the local; John C Hughes; and laborer Ray Dickson.
Who were the winners in the war?
Opinion: On the 10th anniversary of the Iraq war, I wrote a column that laid out the losers in the conflict.
NY officials arrested
NY officials arrested NEW YORK A Democratic state lawmaker was arrested along with five other
Wendy’s success story
Opinion: Wendy’s success story Columbus Dispatch: Nothing is more heartbreaking than a child without a
Nuclear ambition
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea said Tuesday it will restart its long-shuttered
Driver grateful for opportunity
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, n.c. AJ Allmendinger doesn’t know why Roger Penske gave him a second
OSU’s Miller takes another shot to the ribs
The Big Ten’s player of the year in 2012 was hit on an option pitch.
Cleveland Indians 2013 season Schedule
APRIL Tuesday: at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Today: at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Thursday: at Toronto, 7:07
Health care subsidies could result in tax bills
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of people who take advantage of government subsidies to
Ohio income
Ohio income DAYTON Ohio’s per capita income rose at one of the fastest rates in the nation last
NRA study suggests armed school staffers
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate gun-control debate on the near horizon, a National Rifle
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan plays joke with pregnancy tweet LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan isn’t going to be a
Loading up
Associated Press NEWINGTON, Conn. Customers packed gun stores around Connecticut on Tuesday
oddly enough
oddly enough Southern Calif. man stages April Fool’s plane joke YUCAIPA, Calif. It’s the plane
A TASTY TURN
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It’s fair to say that Mads Mikkelsen dines out
Comedy comes home to roost
McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. The cast the series “How To Live With Your Parents (For
Health insurers lead stocks higher
Associated Press The Dow Jones industrial average closed at a record high Tuesday after reports on
Liberals subsidize failure
Opinion: There are many successful liberals, so why do so many of them wish to subsidize failure for the
BEST-SELLING CARS
BEST-SELLING CARS March 2013 The Lordstown-made Chevrolet Cruze last month cracked the top 10 of
Ohio Senate can’t see what’s wrong in storefront gambling
Editorial: In December, Ohio Senate President Tom Niehaus decided not to bring to a vote a House-passed bill
Secret chemical tests need scrutiny
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID Kansas City Star They went block by block, covering a lot of territory. My
Dress up dessert
Dress up dessert Classic sweet treats like pound cake are delicious on their own — and with a few
Guns save lives
Opinion: We all know that guns can cost lives because the media repeat this message endlessly, as if we could
Oil and gas tax could drive investors away from Ohio
Opinion: Oil and gas tax could drive investors away from Ohio Over the last several years, workers and
Trumbull elections board to appoint driver and rider for election night
The Trumbull County Board of Elections thinks it may have a solution to get Democrats and Republicans to ride together to return ballots on election night.

At Master's Bar and Grill ... You can be master of your burger
However you want your burger, they will do it for you.
Five people soon to be charged in theft ring
The theft ring stole $100,000 or more worth of lawn care equipment from multiple northeast Ohio locations.
Great imports
Great imports Frescobaldi has been importing great wines from Italy to the U.S. for decades.
Sabres snap Penguins’ 15-game winning streak
Pittsburgh was attempting to draw within one of the NHL record of 17 consecutive wins set by the 1992-93 Penguins.
High-skilled visa requests expected to exceed supply
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Homeland Security Department expects applications for high-
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress-singer Doris Day is 90. Actress Marsha Mason is 71. Singer Wayne Newton is 71.
On the lookout
On the lookout We are seeking local restaurants and eateries to review to give you a glimpse
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Frisk, 24, of 1605 Forestbrook Lane,
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2013. There are 272 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
METRO DIGEST || Foreclosure prevention grant approved
Grant approved Youngstown The Catholic Charities Regional Agency, serving Columbiana, Mahoning
Releases on DVD and Blu-ray this week include:
Releases on DVD and Blu-ray this week include: v “The Bible: The Epic Miniseries” (Fox, $59.98
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Commissioners, 10 a.m., courthouse basement, 120 Market St.,
YSU expands research role with S. Korean institute
The agreement is with a leading Asian technology school