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FBI, IRS agents lock down Pilot Flying J headquarters
The truck stop business is owned by the family of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and his brother, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam.
Two dead, dozens injured in Boston Marathon terrorism attack
Two bombs exploded in the packed streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 70 others in a terrifying scene of shattered glass, billowing smoke, bloodstained pavement and severed limbs.
Youngstown to consider building new fire station
Youngstown to consider building new fire station YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider
Judge reduces jury award in case against Nationwide
Judge reduces jury award in case against Nationwide YOUNGSTOWN A judge has overruled a
David Pepper files candidacy for Ohio attorney general
David Pepper files candidacy for Ohio attorney general YOUNGSTOWN David Pepper, a former
Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon
Two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon BOSTON (AP) — Two explosions at the
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, is preparing for its 57th
Agencies to sponsor grandparents event
Agencies to sponsor grandparents event NEW CASTLE, PA. Penn State Extension of Lawrence County

GERMANY elections Anti-euro party becomes wild card
The leader of a new anti-euro party called Sunday for Germany to leave the common currency, telling an inaugural convention that the euro forces German taxpayers to rescue bankrupt southern European countries whose people denounce them as Nazis for their efforts.
Former Trumbull Common Pleas Judge David McLain dies at 84
Former Trumbull Common Pleas Judge David McLain dies at 84 Staff report WARREN A longtime
Anti-fracking groups dismiss drilling certification as ‘publicity stunt’
The newly formed Center for Sustainable Shale Development, based in Pittsburgh, announced it will create a testing and certification program to codify industry “best practices” and hold fracking companies to a high standard.

Crazy 8th: McKenry homers twice as Bucs rally late
Pittsburgh overcame a 5-0 deficit for a sweep
Niles schools seek 2 levies
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Two additional school levies are on the May 7 primary
Child welfare merger with JFS could cut costs, retired CSB director says
With many top management retirements, this is the time to study merging Children Services with Job and Family Services, former CSB director says.
Girard council president to face primary foe
By danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard Two men are vying for the Democratic nomination for

Political leaders in state, Valley mourn Charlie Wilson
Former Congressman Charlie Wilson died Sunday in Florida.

AN ALPACA YARN
When you arrive at Pleasant Valley Alpaca Ranch in Girard, owner Beverly DeMario will warn: “Watch out — they won’t bite, but they will spit.”
video game review
‘defiance’ Grade: C+ Details: for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC; $59.99 What if you could
Report: Ohio House sends less, not more, to schools
Associated Press AKRON A closer look at state figures shows the Ohio House budget delivers less
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: BOARDMAN
16 killed in attack on Somali court
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia A barrage of bullets and two car bomb blasts rattled
Chevron hit with violation notice
Chevron hit with violation notice salt lake city State regulators have slapped Chevron with a
Gentle, private persuasion
Opinion: WASHINGTON Before she became a reluctant lobbyist, involuntarily versed in arcane Senate

WALL STREET Safe is sexy, say stock investors
For stock investors, safe is the new sexy.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Iowa sheriff drops charges over a destroyed spork IOWA CITY, Iowa A sheriff says
Keystone: Pipeline to environmental disaster
Opinion: By James Hansen Los Angeles Times In March, the State Department gave the president cover to
Ohio House defies Kasich and logic in blocking new Medicaid
Editorial: The move by Ohio House Repub- licans to thwart Gov. John Kasich’s proposed expansion of Medicaid to
Oil, gas severance tax hike in Ohio ill-advised
Opinion: By Thomas E. STEWART Special to The Vindicator In less than two years, Ohio’s emerging shale
Looking past the moon
Opinion: By James Lilliefors Baltimore Sun Last December, an American milestone passed virtually
Four new events find success
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals know a little
‘Central Park Five’ comes alive
Opinion: WASHINGTON From Tom Paine’s “Common Sense” to Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” to
1 dead, 1 injured in Columbus shooting
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say one man was killed and another injured in a shooting
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The high school that Kevin Jackson II attends was published incorrectly in a story on
YSU’s Ciara Jarrett takes 200 meters
YSU’s Ciara Jarrett takes 200 meters Knoxville, Tenn. Youngstown State junior sprinter Ciara
Local conference for students promotes financial life skills
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley Inc., Youngstown State
ROBERT W. FISHER
ROBERT W. FISHER ACCUSED OF UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION, MURDER, ARSON Height: 6’
Popping up everywhere
New music festivals are popping up more quickly than you can count in the U.S. As the summer
MICHAEL L. AUSTIN JR.
MICHAEL L. AUSTIN JR. ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTED MURDER Height: 5’9” Weight: 135 Hair: Black
McLain dies at 84
McLain dies at 84 YOUNGSTOWN A longtime former Trumbull County Common Pleas judge has died.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday McDonald Community Chest, 6 p.m., Woodland Park United Methodist Church.
terran devore hughes
terran devore hughes ACCUSED OF failure to appear for sentencing on robbery, burglary, assault,
Beijing urges US to talk with North Korea
Associated Press BEIJING Embedded within Chinese leaders’ convoluted, yet vague statements to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘42’ scores at home LOS ANGELES Baseball has scored a rare hit in Hollywood, while
HIGH SCHOOL sports | Weekend results
SOFTBALL Sunday Poland 8, Perrysburg 0 AKRON Anna Barnhart hit a three-run homer while
BACKGROUND CHECKS Sponsors expect close vote on gun issue
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bipartisan Senate proposal to expand background checks for gun
Cicero Davis, environmental health director for the Youngstown City Health District, is suspended for 60 days without pay
Cicero Davis, environmental health director for the Youngstown City Health District, could be fired for any violation
Top five songs in the United States on the iTunes store last week:
Top five songs in the United States on the iTunes store last week: v “Just Give Me a Reason”: P!nk
NYPD under fire for anti-theft tactics
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s a tactic the New York Police Department has used for years:
IMMIGRATION Senator: Deal needs tough terms
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bipartisan deal on immigration legislation would need tough
Shopkeeper shoots, kills would-be robber
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio Police say a man was shot and killed during what a shopkeeper
Ohio rivers still flooded; wet weather returning
Associated Press COLUMBUS Flood warnings remain in parts of Ohio as water from last week’s
Separating church and state
Opinion: Separating church and state The Vindicator reported on March 30 that Mike DeWine, Ohio’s attorney
Years Ago
Today is Monday, April 15, the 105th day of 2013. There are 260 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Madelyn Hastings | The Vindicator
Madelyn Hastings | The Vindicator Rylee Shaffer, 7, is focused while working to piece together a
Are you a target for audit by IRS?
Associated Press WASHINGTON On this tax day 2013, are you worried the Internal Revenue Service
Gates’ warning on test scores
Opinion: Gates’ warning on test scores Los Angeles Times: A recent op-ed article in the Washington Post
Columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket PNC Bank NA v. Gerald D. Desavigny et al, foreclosure.
Report: Specialty pharmacies lacking
Report: Specialty pharmacies lacking washington Congressional investigators say pharmacy boards
Cooper, Jackson win multiple trophies
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Bradley Cooper and Samuel L. Jackson were double winners at the
NILES SCHOOL LEVIES
NILES SCHOOL LEVIES Additional levy: 4.65 mills emergency — would generate $1.1 million annually.
democratic primary
democratic primary Girard council president Reynald Paolone* Age: 60 Address: 6 Hillside
Indians fall to Sox; Bourn injured
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sunday began on a high note for Michael Bourn and the Cleveland