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Blasts shatter post-race euphoria
Two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday about three hours after Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo crossed it to win the race. ...
Stories published April 16, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
File work discrimination complaints Friday downtown
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP on Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
Free, healthy food Wednesday for those in need
Volunteers from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks and UnitedHealthcare will deliver free, healthy food to people in need via their mobile pantry, filled with fruits and vegetables, from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave.
Defense rests case in Jodi Arias murder trial
Defense rests case in Jodi Arias murder trial PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias’ defense attorneys have
Hundreds gather for vigil on Boston Common
Hundreds gather for vigil on Boston Common BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil
Ricin-laced letter sent to Miss. senator
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says a letter with ricin or another poison has been sent to Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.
Pat Summerall dead at 82
The deep-voiced NFL player-turned-broadcaster spent half of his four decades calling sports famously paired with John Madden.
R.I., Ky., Pa. candidates finalists for YSU president
The search committee for a new Youngstown State University president recommended the chief financial officer of the Rhode Island School of design; the president of a Kentucky university and the vice chancellor for academic and student affairs of the Pennsylvania System of Higher Education as finalists for YSU president.
Spring storm bringing needed snow to Colo., Wyo.
Spring storm bringing needed snow to Colo., Wyo. DENVER (AP) — A spring storm is bringing much-
Islamic extremists urge 'lone wolf' jihadis to make pressure cooker bombs
Homemade bombs built from pressure cookers, a version of which was used in the Boston Marathon bombings, have been a frequent weapon of militants in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan.
Boston bombs said to be made from pressure cookers
Boston bombs said to be made from pressure cookers BOSTON (AP) — The bombs that ripped through the
Angels for Animals stages giant garage sale this weekend
Donations from 2 estates have dramatically increased the number of items. Angels for Animals
Southington man refuses to cooperate with mental health professionals
Southington man refuses to cooperate with mental health professionals WARREN Royce
Defense nearly done with case in Jodi Arias trial
Defense nearly done with case in Jodi Arias trial PHOENIX (AP) — The defense is nearing the end of
Racing commission to continue talks on racino design
Racing commission to continue talks on racino design
Innocent pleas entered to perjury charges
Innocent pleas entered to perjury charges YOUNGSTOWN A Craig Beach village councilwoman and
Two face June 24 trial in death of Teddy Foltz
Two face June 24 trial in death of Teddy Foltz YOUNGSTOWN Zaryl Bush, 43, and his ex-girlfriend,
Judge reduces jury award in case against Nationwide
Judge reduces jury award in case against Nationwide
Police, Lakeview school officials investigate Facebook page
Police, Lakeview school officials investigate Facebook page CORTLAND The Cortland Police
McDonald schools strike up the band again
McDonald schools strike up the band again McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education Monday
REUNIONS
Boardman High School Class of 1971 is planning a 60th birthday reunion weekend starting with a
Youth group sets golf scramble
Youth group sets golf scramble CANFIELD Berlin Center United Methodist Youth Group is sponsoring
Northern Strut Twirlers earn honors
Individual twirlers compete at regional event in Westerville
Priest’s avocation helps a friend
The Rev. Ed Noga is “Fred” the bus boy at Cafe Cimmento in Youngstown.
MARATHON MASSACRE
Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 140 in a bloody scene of shattered glass and severed limbs that raised alarms that terrorists might have struck again in the U.S.
Valley runners express dismay
Some Mahoning Valley residents who ran in the Boston Marathon are unscathed but dismayed that the event was targeted by terrorism.
Security beefed up worldwide after Boston Marathon blasts
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Police in Los Angeles, New York City, London, Washington and other
Pilot Flying J under federal scrutiny
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league was aware of the investigation but had no other information or comment.
YSU English Festival is this week
More than 3,000 middle and high school students expected to attend
Ohio’s former governor said Wilson was “devoted to public service”
A state rep said Wilson ‘had an incredible sense of humor’
Covelli balances volleyball and a spot on boys tennis team
The Warren JFK senior is a four-year starter and two-time captain.
Separate trial sought for mother of boy, 14, who was beaten to death
Shain Widdersheim’s lawyer is asking that she be tried separately from her co-defendant and former boyfriend, Zaryl Bush, in the January beating death of her 14-year-old son, Teddy Foltz.
Families seek word on runners
Associated Press CHICAGO Far-flung family members, co-workers and friends frantically used
Blasts shatter post-race euphoria
Two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line Monday about three hours after Lelisa Desisa and Rita Jeptoo crossed it to win the race. At least three people were killed and scores more injured, some seriously.
McDonald struggles early in Pirates’ loss
Starling Marte had three hits and Neil Walker homered for the Pirates, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Parts of two paragraphs of a story on Page A1 in Sunday’s Vindicator under the
Faison gets the last laugh
By Rick Bentley Fresno Bee FRESNO, Calif. Donald Faison lives in a constant state of fear.
YSU presidential candidates narrowed to three finalists
Trustees expect to name a new president by the June board meeting
Friends remember Judge David F. McLain for his intellect and fairness
In Trumbull County legal circles, the name David F. McLain meant intellect, knowledge, compassion and fairness, his friends said of the man who died Saturday at age 84.
GM, Ford to collaborate on new automatic transmissions
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors and Ford are putting aside their longstanding rivalry to
Tax deadline not much of a deadline for most US filers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Here’s a little secret for all you procrastinators on Tax Day: The
Dish offers $25.5B for Sprint Nextel
Associated Press NEW YORK Dish Network Corp. is trying to snag U.S. wireless carrier Sprint
YSU Performing Arts Series Dana offers opera ‘Hansel and Gretel’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Performing Arts Series and the Dana School
It’s official: DeRosa enjoying college basketball
The Lowellville native retired from the NBA after the 2009-10 season and for the past three years has been working NCAA games.
Take back the city with a yes vote
Opinion: Take back the city with a yes vote The citizens of Youngstown need to take back local control
PREP BASEBALL | Monday’s games
Austintown Fitch 10, Canfield 2 CANFIELD Scott Pierce had a triple, three singles and two RBI in
Crash into building
Crash into building YOUNGSTOWN The front doors at Life Skills Center on Market Street remained
Background check deal in jeopardy
Background check deal in jeopardy WASHINGTON A bipartisan proposal to expand background checks
Amphitheater concert schedule revealed
Staff report WARREN The Warren Community Amphitheatre will again be the site of outdoor concerts
Jordan extremist praises bombing
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan The head of an extremist Jordanian Muslim Salafi group said early
LOTTERies
LOTTERies multistate Jackpot in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing is an estimated $74 million.
Austintown resignation
Austintown resignation BOARDMAN Austintown Zoning Inspector Darren Crivelli has submitted his
Stock market takes biggest drop of 2013
Associated Press NEW YORK A steep fall in commodity prices led the stock market to its worst
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., 204 S. Canal St. Youngstown
oddly enough
oddly enough Court screeners find pet duck in bag HONOLULU Security screeners at a Honolulu
Texas Tenors will return to Packard
Staff report WARREN Warren Civic Music Association’s 2013-14 concert series will include the
Rising costs concern US homebuilders
Rising costs concern US homebuilders U.S. homebuilders are concerned that limited land and rising
National security imperative
Opinion: By Greg Brown McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON As Washington debates how to fix America’s broken
A strategy on guns
Opinion: By Sen. PAT TOOMEY Philadelphia Inquirer Is there a way that we, as Americans, can improve our
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.20 —.61 Avalon
Inadequate response to blast
Opinion: The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.: Everyone agrees that it’s a shame 29 miners lost their
Council’s meeting on Mooney’s future should have been open
Editorial: Youngstown lawmakers should study the 1982 ruling by the late Judge Forrest J. Cavalier before they
Marriage, guns trigger faulty thinking
Opinion: By David Adams Lexington Herald-Leader On protecting marriage, I’ve been a very active supporter
Rock and hip-hop records released this week include:
Rock and hip-hop records released this week include: v The Flaming Lips, “The Terror”: The band
newsmakers
newsmakers Faith Hill won’t do ‘SNF’ theme this year NASHVILLE, Tenn. Faith Hill is out of the
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