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New brain scan can measure pain
In a provocative new study, scientists reported Wednesday that they were able to "see" pain on brain scans and, for the first time, measure its intensity and tell whether a drug was relieving it. Though the research is in its early stages, it opens the door to a host of possibilities.
Halcon gets 1st drilling permit in Mahoning County
Halcon Operating Co., a division of Houston-based Halcon Resources, has secured its first permit to drill for oil and gas in Mahoning County.
Spring is here and so are its storms
Spring is here and so are its storms Bands of spring thunderstorms brought high winds and hard
Boardman stadium project gets boost from Home Savings donation
Boardman stadium project gets boost from Home Savings donation Boardman stadium project gets boost
NRA-backed senators reach compromise on background checks
Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to supporters of stronger restrictions.
YSU Foundation five-year plan means more scholarships
YSU Foundation five-year plan means more scholarships YSU Foundation five-year plan means more
TMH raises averaged more than 7 percent over three years
TMH raises averaged more than 7 percent over three years WARREN Trumbull Memorial
People don’t take parking tickets seriously, a city official says
One motorist owes $6,800 Parking ticket system to be overhauled YOUNGSTOWN A plan to
West Virginia delayed Donofrio identification, Ohio official says
West Virginia delayed Donofrio identification, Ohio official says YOUNGSTOWN The lapse in
2 new retailers coming to Southern Park
Southern Park Mall is preparing to welcome two new retailers this month.
Youngstown parking ticket system being overhauled
Youngstown parking ticket system being overhauled YOUNGSTOWN A plan to overhaul the city’s
Obama budget: Trim Social Security, tax wealthy
Obama budget: Trim Social Security, tax wealthy WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama sent
Calif. official: Bay Bridge fix could take weeks
Calif. official: Bay Bridge fix could take weeks OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A California
Poland zoning hearing today
Poland zoning hearing today Poland Poland Township trustees will have a public hearing meeting
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate waives DUI hearing
Pittsburgh mayoral candidate waives DUI hearing PITTSBURGH (AP) — A self-described community
Sue Paterno says she was ignorant of sex predators
Sue Paterno says she was ignorant of sex predators HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sue Paterno says she and
2013 Greatest Golfer ready to tee off
The 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank is ready to tee off.
YSU foundation unveils new strategic plan
YSU foundation unveils new strategic plan YOUNGSTOWN A new, five-year strategic plan was
Postal Service backs down on cutting Saturday mail
Postal Service backs down on cutting Saturday mail WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Postal Service says
Syrian militants pledge allegiance to al-Qaida
Syrian militants pledge allegiance to al-Qaida BEIRUT (AP) - The leader of an Islamic extremist
Parole board: Death for man who raped, murdered infant
Parole board: Death for man who raped, murdered infant The state parole board says a Mansfield man
Dem, GOP senators reach background check deal
Dem, GOP senators reach background check deal WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate aide and a lobbyist say
US couple in jail after fleeing to Cuba with kids
US couple in jail after fleeing to Cuba with kids MIAMI (AP) - A Florida couple accused of
Obama sends Congress $3.77 trillion spending plan
Obama sends Congress $3.77 trillion spending plan WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is
Teen survives 8-story fall
Teen survives 8-story fall KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 14-year-old girl fell eight
Woman rescued after fall into ravine at Pa. park
Woman rescued after fall into ravine at Pa. park NEWTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A woman is recovering from
Body found by road was college student
Body found by road was college student LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Officials say the body of a college
20th Holocaust commemoration Thursday at Mahoning courthouse
The Jewish Community Relations Council will conduct the 20th annual community Holocaust commemoration event at noon Thursday in the rotunda of the Mahoning County Courthouse.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Animal Welfare League plans dinner, show
Animal Welfare League plans dinner, show GIRARD Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County Inc.
Hubbard library open house Sunday
The Hubbard Public Library, located on West Liberty Street, is hosting its fourth annual open house Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Farewell to Austintown school next Wednesday
To say farewell to Lloyd Elementary School, the Austintown Local School District will have a farewell celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m next Wednesday at the school, 5705 Norquest Blvd.
Ohio health dept. speakers at Youngstown event Thursday
Dr. Darrel Lynn Grace and Johnnie Allen, health equity director for the Ohio Department of Health, are keynote speakers for the Youngstown Office on Minority Health’s “What is Public Health” forum from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Youngstown City Health District, (YCHD) Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave.
Greatest Golfer 2013 dates here; Registration opens May 6
The 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank is ready to tee off.
Penney’s CEO challenge: Is the company fixable?
There won’t be an easy fix for J.C. Penney — if it is even fixable.
Niles McKinley High begins classes in new building
“It’s really nice, and I love it,” said Angelisa Beltran, a 17-year-old senior, as she and nearly 675 of her fellow students began their first day of classes in the new Niles McKinley High School.
Youngstown school board rejects funding members' trip to Calif.
The new resolution didn’t meet the $5,000 threshold requiring academic commission approval
YSU softball team splits with Detroit
The Penguins finally catch a break and play a game at home.
Allied Waste, union begin contract talks
Both sides say it's unlikely that any quick agreement will be reached
Gunther powers Ursuline softball team past Mooney
Gunther’s big hit came in the fifth inning, a two-run homer over the center-field fence at Liberty Township Park.
Nitro's Law, animal abuse bill, put to Ohio lawmakers 3rd time
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS For the third time in three general assemblies, a state
Pitt tees off on YSU bullpen in 24-7 rout
While YSU coach Steve Gillispie was disappointed in his team’s effort, he didn’t overreact to the non-conference loss.
Iannucci working to avoid Sunshine foreclosures
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN The executive director of a nonprofit housing
Ex-congressman Wilson continues recovery in rehab
He is recovering from a stroke at a rehabilitation facility
Masury man believed to be accomplice is statue heist
Township police have charged a second man in connection with the theft last month of a $36,000 brass statue and grave marker from the Mahoning Valley Memorial Park in Youngstown.
Donofrio's body found a year ago
West Virginia obtained a positive identification of James Donofrio's body Tuesday, after it was retrieved from the Ohio River about two hours south of Youngstown. His family reported the bar and restaurant owner missing Sept. 26, 2011, and believes someone killed him.
Margaret Thatcher earned her place in history the hard way
Editorial: Margaret Thatcher was not universally loved, but in history few transformational figures are. And
Sizing up air passengers
Opinion: Sizing up air passengers Chicago Tribune: A story problem: Mary weighs 120 pounds and is traveling
Obama-Satan comparison amuses actor
By PAUL SCHEMM Associated Press CASABLANCA, Morocco Mehdi Ouazzani isn’t the devil, but he has
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.10 .13 Avalon
Natural appeal defined Annette Funicello
By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times As a merry Mouseketeer and then as a big-screen beach bunny,
School district plans job fair
School district plans job fair youngstown The Youngstown City School District will have a job
Blacks face hurdles
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID Kansas City Star In a voice that seemed like a cry to the heavens, an older
Tiger Moms stress academic success
Opinion: New York City’s Stuyvesant High School is one of those all too rare public schools for
Tough gun laws won’t change people
Opinion: In 1983 when President Reagan ordered the deployment of missiles in Europe as part of his “peace
Caribou Coffee to close 80 stores, rebrand 88 others to Peet’s
Boardman location expected to be converted to a Peet's Coffee and Tea
NTSB probe: Pilot’s texting contributed to copter crash
Associated Press WASHINGTON Texting by the pilot of a medical helicopter contributed to a crash
TOMORROW in vibe
TOMORROW in vibe Country superstar Carrie Underwood is coming to the Covelli Centre on Thursday.
US companies posting more jobs but filling few
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers have more job openings than at any other time in
Pacific Northwest power
Pacific Northwest power Wines from Washington and Oregon have gained recognition worldwide and
Cuba to turn over Fla. couple, children
Associated Press HAVANA Cuba said Tuesday that it will turn over to the United States a Florida
Iowa museum: Tortoise was never stolen
Associated Press DUBUQUE, Iowa An African leopard tortoise thought to be stolen from an Iowa
On the lookout
On the lookout We are seeking local restaurants and eateries to review to give you a glimpse
Austintown police bring in new personnel to train for full time
With the swearing-in of four new officers, the Austintown Police Department's reserve officer force has grown, but will change again as department turnover continues.
Da Vinci gets ‘Batman’ treatment in new Starz series Artistic license on history
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK In these 500 years since Leonardo da Vinci, he
Commissioners ponder putting Children Services under JFS
The Mahoning County commissioners are considering ‘combining the forces’ of social service agencies serving children and families.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Paisley-LL Cool J stir up controversy NASHVILLE, Tenn. Brad Paisley’s collaboration
Removes an expansion of Medicaid.
Removes an expansion of Medicaid. Removes governor’s proposed lowering and broadening of the state
US wholesale stockpiles fell 0.3 percent in Feb.
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. wholesalers cut their restocking in February by the most in 17
Woods older, but still a threat at Augusta
Around every corner at Augusta National is another reminder that Tiger Woods isn’t getting any younger.
Volunteers will offer income-tax assistance Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program volunteers will help
Pass the potatoes
Pass the potatoes French fries are one of a kid’s favorite things to eat. But there’s a whole lot
Four-star burger
Four-star burger The guys turn up a gem on their second Cleveland road trip. Check out their
Yankees crush Indians, 14-1
Robinson Cano hit one of New York’s five homers and drove in five runs.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward Ortiz, 56, of 1625 Logan Ave., Youngstown, and
Law director says council didn’t violate state law
He didn’t consider the Mooney discussion to be a public meeting
2 bodies recovered in burned medical facility
Associated Press DETROIT A man identified by employees as a former maintenance worker opened
PHO SAIGON IS PHOBULOUS
About a year ago over an evening’s conversation enhanced with 3 fingers of Makers Mark, we decided to go out once a month for lunch and visit some of the diners, drive-ins and dives around Youngstown.
College basketball News & notes
Player says Rice’s conduct similar at RMU: A former Robert Morris player has told school officials
Pirates’ offense finally gets going in Arizona
Associated Press PHOENIX The offense finally had a good night. So did the bullpen. That
Student charged in stabbings
Associated Press CYPRESS, Texas A 20-year-old man from suburban Houston has been charged in a
Autism still shrouded in mystery
Opinion: Autism still shrouded in mystery I have been writing letters to the editor of The Vindicator
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room. Mahoning
Spelling Bee contestants will have to know some words’ definitions
Associated Press WASHINGTON What does it all mean? That’s the question facing spelling whizzes
US ready if North Korea strikes, admiral says
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. defenses could intercept a ballistic missile launched by North
Gun-control vote in Senate set Thursday
Gun-control vote in Senate set Thursday WASHINGTON The Senate’s top Democrat is setting
House Republicans strip many Kasich proposals from budget
House Republicans strip many Kasich proposals from budget
Library open house
Library open house hubbard The Hubbard Public Library, located on West Liberty Street, is
UConn women capture eighth NCAA title
With freshman Breanna Stewart leading the way, it might be a while before they relinquish that spot.
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