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Grad student presents rare photo exhibit of Hubbard's iron mill
Clayton Ruminski said his interest in industrial history began when he was a child living on Spring Street in Hubbard.
Woodward: Still 'haunted by what we don't know'
After four decades of being one of the nation’s best-known and widely-respected journalists, you’d think Bob Woodward has seen it all.
Kokrak tied for 76th in Texas
Kokrak tied for 76th in Texas SAN ANTONIO — Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 2-over par 74
Audit: $28K unaccounted for in Columbus district
Audit: $28K unaccounted for in Columbus district COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Auditor Dave Yost has
Cubs drop Pirates 3-2
Cubs drop Pirates 3-2 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Travis Wood allowed one hit over six innings and the
Plain Dealer to have home delivery only three days a week
Plain Dealer to have home delivery only three days a week CLEVELAND – April 4, 2013 – A new
UN in Gaza closing food distribution centers
UN in Gaza closing food distribution centers GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The United Nations says
Coroner says children suffered devastating injuries
Coroner says children suffered devastating injuries YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s
Autopsies show Ohio couple suffered head trauma
Autopsies show Ohio couple suffered head trauma NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio (AP) — A medical examiner’s
No alcohol found in teens who died in high speed Warren crash
No alcohol found in teens who died in high speed Warren crash WARREN The Ohio State Highway
Psychotherapist: Arias wasn’t stalking her lover
Psychotherapist: Arias wasn’t stalking her lover PHOENIX (AP) — A psychotherapist is testifying in
Armed robber caught on South Side
Armed robber caught on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — One man is in police custody following and armed
Richie Plass and Jennifer Jones are guests on the show
April 4, 2013 | Native American author Richie Plass and Green Youngstown Program Coordinator Jennifer Jones stop by to chat with Louie
Two children killed in I-76 collision, highway now open
Two children killed in I-76 collision, parents injured YOUNGSTOWN Two children have died and two
Fatal crash shuts down I-76 west of state Route 534
Fatal crash shuts down I-76 west of state Route 534 Interstate 76 westbound just west of state
Crash shuts down I-76 west of state Route 534
Crash shuts down I-76 west of state Route 534 Interstate 76 westbound just west of state Route 534
Warren cops investigating allegations against 15-year-old
Police are investigating allegations that a 15-year-old Southern Boulevard boy committed felony aggravated vehicular assault, misdemeanor assault and discharging firearms in the city limits Tuesday afternoon near his home.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Nelson and Michelle (Nespeca) Villa of Valley Stream, N.Y., are announcing the birth of their son,
Kathleen King | Craig Josey
WARRENVILLE, S.C. Kathleen G. King of Aiken, S.C., and Craig A. Josey of Warrenville, were married
Rickie Williams | John Grover
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. John Grover are making their home in Austintown after exchanging wedding
Erica Antonucci | Jeffrey Kempe
YOUNGSTOWN St. Matthias Church provided the setting for the 2 p.m. May 12, 2012, wedding of Erica
Emily Semrau | Thomas Thompson
ERIE, PA. Emily Anne Semrau and Thomas James Thompson Jr., both of Erie, Pa., were united in
Concert correction
Concert correction YOUNGSTOWN St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., will host its monthly
Ceremony today in Canfield for 130 soldiers deploying to Afghanistan
The Ohio Army National Guard’s 838 Military Police Co. will have a Call to Duty ceremony at noon today for 130 soldiers from the unit who will deploy to Afghanistan for one year after attending training at Camp Shelby, Miss.
Precious Ones Family Resource Center fundraiser Saturday night
Precious Ones Family Resource Center is having its second annual fundraiser banquet, “Bringing About Change: Physically, Spiritually, and Emotionally,” on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Antone’s Banquet Center, 8578 Market St.
Mach jailed in break-in at women's house
Robert Mach, 26, of Logan Avenue is being held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond after being charged with burglary in an early Wednesday break-in on Woodbine Avenue Southeast.
Feds to visit Mercer Behavioral Health Commission Friday
Representatives of the Federal Office of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will visit at 9 a.m. Friday with program personnel of the Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, 8406 Sharon-Mercer Road.
Poll finds caution 5 years after US financial crisis
Americans have grown more cautious and disciplined in handling their money since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a survey by a leading mutual fund company suggests.
Puzzlemania at OH WOW! to benefit autism society
Puzzle draws strong correlation with autism
RICE FIRED : Boardman grad loses job over slurs, abuse
Once the video went viral, Mike Rice’s coaching days at Rutgers were over.
Man who raped, killed baby seeks clemency
Says he meant to rape the baby, but didn't mean to kill her
Those familiar with Mike Rice recall his intensity
Mike Rice’s behavior made national news, but it wasn’t news to Al Burns, his high school coach at Boardman.
Allied Waste drivers go back to work
Local union claims drivers had to go back because trash is piling up
Puskas: Rutgers shamed into firing Rice
Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti should be the next one to go.
YSU students start shale group
The Youngstown Shale Energy Organization will help educate both sides of the fracking debate on campus and off
Turocy, Zips spoil Penguins’ home opener
Canfield’s Jared Turocy homered and had three RBIs for Canfield.
Activists complain of inaction by Youngstown school board
The group wants the school board to adopt an executive order regarding expanding opportunities for black students
Youngstown council OKs hiring of planning firm
Company will be hired ‘as quickly as possible,’ mayor says
No playoff talk for low-key Penguins
After narrowly missing the postseason each of the past two seasons, YSU’s players have been pretty low-key through seven practices.
Towing company sues Youngstown, alleging harassment
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A South Side towing company has sued the city and several of its
Campbell’s start at Poland is Mmm-Mmm good
The coach saw his Bulldogs beat Girard 14-2 in his first game since taking over for Reid Lamport.
Howland chiropractor indicted on Workers' Comp, Medicaid fraud
A Howland chiropractor has been indicted in Franklin County Common Pleas Court on seven felony charges including Worker’s Compensation fraud, theft, tampering with records, falsification and misdemeanor Medicaid fraud.
Mock school shooting gives true experience in Boardman
Boardman Patrolman Paul Poulos, left, and Sgt. Mike Hughes tend to an injured student, junior Braxton Menendez during a mock school shooting at Boardman HIgh School Wednesday. A special prosthetic device was used to represent realistic injuries. Sgt. Glen Riddle, right, provides cover.
METRO DIGEST || Deployment event today
Deployment event CANFIELD The Ohio Army National Guard’s 838 Military Police Co. will have a
W.Va. sheriff fatally shot; suspect caught
Associated Press WILLIAMSON, W.Va. A new sheriff who was cracking down on the drug trade in
It’s official: Fallon in, Leno out
Associated Prewss NEW YORK NBC announced Wed-nesday its long-rumored switch in late night,
N. Korea OKs use of nukes on US
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Ratcheting up the rhetoric, North Korea warned early today
Obama calls for middle ground on gun control
McClatchy Newspapers DENVER President Barack Obama appealed to Americans to set aside “the
oddly enough
oddly enough Ga. woman’s camera washes ashore NEWNAN, Ga. A Georgia woman has been reunited
China bird-flu strain might infect mammals
China bird-flu strain might infect mammals Associated Press BEIJING In a worrisome sign, a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Francine DeFrank, Youngstown, boy, April 2. Chris and Becky
Affirmative Action needed to balance the racial scales
Opinion: The Paris (Tenn.) Post-Intelligencer: The law ought to be colorblind, no doubt. It’s not right to
Reports show slowdown in hiring, service firms
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two reports Wednesday showed that U.S. service companies grew more
Lupo resigns from D&L
Following a mound of litigation, Lupo hands the reins to his wife
Changes to meat labels aim to help consumers
Associated Press Don’t know your pork butts from your rump roasts? It may be getting a little
Study: Alzheimer’s most-costly disease
Associated Press Cancer and heart disease are bigger killers, but Alzheimer’s is the most-
Tattoo artist knows where to draw the line
McClatchy Newspapers FRESNO, Calif. Tattoo artist Megan Massacre (whose real name is Megan
HEALTH DIGEST || Child autism case management
Child autism case management AUSTINTOWN The First Ohio Chapter of the Federation of Families
Small-business loans rise in 4th quarter
Small-business loans rise in 4th quarter NEW YORK Small-business lending is showing small signs
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL District teams
BOARDMAN Division: I. Head coach: Mike Trell, fifth season, 79-35. 2012: 15-10, 6-6 Federal
Man accused of stealing brass statue appears in court
Hubbard man facing felony charges for stealing statue at cemetery
newsmakers
newsmakers NYC man who killed DJ Megatron sentenced NEW YORK The man who gunned down radio and
‘Price is Right Live’ coming to Covelli
“The Price is Right Live” will come to the Covelli Centre at 7:30 p.m. May 8.
Richard Clark charged with murder in death of Dwayne Hickman
Richard A. Clark, 39, is being held without bond in the Trumbull County jail, charged in the murder of Dwayne Hickman, 49, found stabbed to death March 25.
Radio station fundraiser set for Saturday
YSU’s student-run radio station is streamed on the web at www.rookeryradio.com
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, April 4, the 94th day of 2013. There are 271 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 31.27 —.26 Avalon
Boardman officials keep faith with residents who voted yes
Editorial: When residents of boardman approved a 3.8-mill police levy in August 2011, we suggested that the
2013-14 symphony season to include Valley composer’s work
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 2013-14 season will include seven concerts — four classical and three pops. The Stained Glass Concert Series, in which the YSO string section visits local houses of worship, will return for its second year.
Two Warren committees want to question Sunshine Inc. about its financial problems
Two Warren City Council committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to address the same issue — the cash flow problems being encountered by the non-profit organization Sunshine Inc.
“Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS): Holmes and Watson try to foil a heist in the middle of an
“Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS): Holmes and Watson try to foil a heist in the middle of an epic
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 42 (PG-13) Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers executive Branch Rickey both face
Respect states on pot laws
Opinion: By Erwin Chemerinsky and Allen Hopper Los Angeles Times It may be surprising, but no state is
Oakland offers romantic fantasy
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will present “Prelude to a Kiss,” the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lordstown Village Streets and Sidewalks Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Gorka builds his sound on guitar, vocal performances
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Folk music has long been considered the fabric of America
A special song for Dr. King
Opinion: Today marks the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, an event that shocked the nation
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 to 11
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus King Charles Troupe's extraordinary feats
Kim Anthony Jones is always up for a challenge.
Rust Belt premieres ‘Family Reunion’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the world premiere of “Family
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Taming of the Shrew,SDRq Mahoning Valley Players, Oakland Center for the Arts,
Consider the dangers of drilling
Opinion: Consider the dangers of drilling Wake up, neighbors. There’s a frack well in the protected
Propaganda part of the curriculum in schools
Opinion: WASHINGTON The real vocation of some people entrusted with delivering primary and secondary
Organist Wilson to perform with Warren Philharmonic Orchestra
Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will present a concert featuring Rimsky-
Cheap gin is no bargain for arthritis
Q. I have been using gin-soaked raisins for joint pain. However, the clerk at the store said that if
Neon Avenue moving in new stylistic direction
Intentionally living with less is how Justin Edwards views his band Neon Avenue, which is undergoing a series of changes.
VICTORIAN PLAYERS‘
VICTORIAN PLAYERS‘ “Below the Surface,” mystery set in 1950s, premieres Friday. C9
Let states handle marriage
Opinion: By Bruce Ramsey Seattle Times In the case of Hollingsworth v. Perry the U.S. Supreme Court is
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Antonio G. Angelilli, 36 of 454 7th St., Struthers,
GBS/CIDP meeting
GBS/CIDP meeting HUBBARD The Warren/Youngstown chapter of GBS/CIDP (Guillain-Barr syndrome and
Merkel has top score for captain also
Lt. Eric Merkel has now scored highest on the civil service exam for captain as well as chief of the Warren Police Department.
Reynolds’ home run lifts Tribe over Blue Jays
Reynolds drilled a leadoff shot into the second deck off Sergio Santos (0-1), the fifth Blue Jays reliever.
Magic Wandy: Rodriguzez pitches Pirates over Cubs
Rodriguez, acquired in a trade deadline deal with Houston last July, struck out six and walked one.
Ohio, feds to target food-stamp abuse
Ohio, feds to target food-stamp abuse DAYTON The state is partnering with the U.S. Department of
YSU notebook | More from Stambaugh Stadium
Getting better: YSU coach Eric Wolford called linebacker Travis Williams one of the team’s most-
"Below the Surface" gets its premier at Victorian Players
The world premiere of “Below the Surface,” a play by Canton playwright Craig R. May, will open Friday and run for three weekends at Victorian Players Theater.
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