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Vindy.com for April 17, 2013
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Ohio at forefront of training for oil & gas emergencies
The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program has trained first responders from communities throughout Ohio and seven other states, including Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
Stories published April 17, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Miss. man arrested in ricin-laced letters to president, senator
A Mississippi man was arrested Wednesday, accused of sending letters to President Barack Obama and a senator that tested positive for poisonous ricin and set the nation's capital on edge a day after the Boston Marathon bombings.
Angered over Portman gun vote, Hagan announces 2016 challenge
Angry that Republican U.S. Sen. Rob Portman opposed a proposal today to expand background checks for firearm purchaes, state Rep. Robert F. Hagan, a Democrat from Youngstown, said he will challenge the incumbent in 2016.
Thursday Super-anniversary in Man of Steel's hometown Cleveland
Superman's 75th anniversary is giving his creators' blue-collar hometown a renewed chance to claim the superhero as its own.
City council acts on fire station, parking-violations bureau
City council acts on fire station, parking-violations bureau YOUNGSTOWN — City council approved
FBI: Miss. man arrested, accused in ricin letters
FBI: Miss. man arrested, accused in ricin letters OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - A man in Mississippi has
Boston official: Video footage shows bomb suspect
Boston official: Video footage shows bomb suspect BOSTON (AP) — In what could be major break in
Iran chief condemns Boston bombing, but blasts American killings elsewhere
Iran’s top leader on Wednesday condemned the twin bombing attacks in Boston, yet chided the U.S. for employing a double standard when it comes to drone attacks that kill innocent civilians.
Obama: Republicans decide 'it wasn't worth it' to protect America's children
President Barack Obama says the Senate’s opposition to a bill that would have expanded background checks for gun buyers marks a “shameful day for Washington.”
Stubborn spring storm hits Colo., Wyo. and Dakotas
Stubborn spring storm hits Colo., Wyo. and Dakotas DENVER (AP) — Skiers are rejoicing and stores
UPDATED | No arrest made in marathon bombings
Arrest imminent in marathon bombings BOSTON (AP) - A law enforcement official briefed on the
Campbell school presents ‘Little Mermaid’
Campbell school presents ‘Little Mermaid’ CAMPBELL The fourth grade class at Campbell Elementary
Extras are needed for feature film
Extras are needed for feature film CLEVELAND Paid extras are needed for a Marvel feature film
Detroit connection spawns Warren area arrests
Detroit connection spawns Warren area arrests WARREN Arraignments will begin this afternoon
Attorney: Mom studying while Ga. toddler mauled
Attorney: Mom studying while Ga. toddler mauled SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The attorney for a mother
Wilson family announces public service arrangements for former congressman
Wilson family announces public service arrangements for former congressman The Wilson family
Drunk driver who killed two gets 10 years in prison
Drunk driver who killed two gets 10 years in prison WARREN Paul Wodianka of Diamond, Ohio, has
5-year-old among Boston Medical blast patients
5-year-old among Boston Medical blast patients BOSTON (AP) — The trauma surgery chief at Boston
Secret Service: Suspicious letter mailed to Obama
Secret Service: Suspicious letter mailed to Obama WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service says
D&L Energy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
D&L Energy files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection YOUNGSTOWN Ben Lupo’s D&L Energy Inc. has
Feds plan announcement on 100 gun and drug indictments
Feds plan announcement on 100 gun and drug indictments There will be a news conference at 1 p.m.
Champion Fire Department to receive vehicle-exhaust-removal system
Champion Fire Department to receive vehicle-exhaust-removal system CHAMPION The Champion
Eddie Money concert in June to benefit Warren Relay
Performer Eddie Money will be the headliner at a concert to benefit Warren Relay for Life June 14 at the Warren Community Amphitheater.
Free appliance collection April 27
The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will have a free appliance collection 9 a.m. to noon April 27 at the Geauga County Engineer’s yard, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon.
Free Earth Day yoga on Courthouse Square
For Earth Day, Monday, the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will have a free yoga class and discussion about ways to create positive, peaceful urban environments out of public spaces and vacant land.
Inspiring Minds gala Saturday sold out
The seventh annual Inspiring Minds gala will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic St. NE.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Kiwanis club members to meet Friday
Kiwanis club members to meet Friday YOUNGSTOWN Kiwanis Club of Youngstown will meet at noon
Downtown cleanup in Warren Saturday
The non-profit organization Main Street Warren will have a downtown cleanup 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Ursuline Day of Service Saturday
The Ursuline High School Student Council and Students of Stewardship will host A Day of Service from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Mount Hope Cemetery cleanup Saturday
Mount Hope Veterans Memorial Park Inc. will have a clean-up of Mount Hope Cemetery, at Liberty Road and Wardle St., from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Bombing traced to pressure cookers
Federal agents zeroed in Tuesday on how the Boston Marathon bombing was carried out — with kitchen pressure cookers packed with explosives, nails and other lethal shrapnel — but said they still didn’t know who did it and why.
Anniversary marked of MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail
Locals observe anniversary of Letter from Birmingham Jail
YSU president search down to three finalists
The three finalists will visit campus late this month or in early May
South Range pitcher no-hits JM
Carly DeRose duplicated — and then some — her performance from the previous evening.
Police, Lakeview school officials investigate Facebook page
The Cortland Police Department suspects that an adult created a phony Facebook page for a female teacher at Lakeview High School.
Phantoms hope to steal Gamblers’ advantage
Green Bay won the regular-season series, 5-1.
State racing panel to continue talks on Austintown racino design
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state racing commission has agreed to continue
Somber Red Sox rout Indians
It was the first game for Tribe manager Terry Francona against his old team.
Angels for Animals stages giant garage sale this weekend
Donations from 2 estates have dramatically increased the number of items.
Long-time broadcaster Summerall dies at 82
Over four decades, Summerall described some of the biggest games in America in his deep, resonant voice.
Browns owner: Family company under criminal probe
Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service raided the Pilot Flying J headquarters in Knoxville on Monday.
Tattoo shop owner says Youngstown 'shut the door in my face'
He’ll look elsewhere to expand his business
Warren woman holds burglary suspect at gunpoint until cops arrive
A 25-year-old Idylwild Street Northeast woman used her own handgun to detain a 40-year-old female stranger early Tuesday who forced her way into the house and threatened to kill her and her children.
2 will go on trial June 24 in Struthers boy's beating death
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Zaryl Bush, 43, and his ex-girlfriend,
Warren judge’s employee files action seeking retire/rehire
An employee of Judge Thomas Gysegem has filed a mandamus action with the Ohio 11th District Court of Appeals seeking the right to retire and return to work full-time.
Ohio at forefront of training for oil & gas emergencies
The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program has trained first responders from communities throughout Ohio and seven other states, including Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
Rain gives Pirates some relief
Tuesday night’s cancellation could give the Pirates some flexibility.
Cavaliers’ Irving apologizes for skipping fan event
Irving, the league’s reigning Rookie of the Year, posted an apology on his Twitter account.
New methods develop from past accidents
By ANNA TULTZ TheNewsOutlet.org An accident 15 years ago directly led to the formation of a
Top court to hear Austintown union picketing case
At issue is the constitutionality of a state-mandated 10-day advance notice for informational picketing.
Issa and his ilk ruining USPS
Opinion: Issa and his ilk ruining USPS Darrell Issa, R-Calif., is re- sponsible for the current state of
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., junior high school, 9071/2
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ozzy Osbourne denies marriage-split rumors LONDON Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has denied
Rep. Tim Ryan spent more than he raised in the first three months of 2013
Rep. Bill Johnson collected more than he spent
Fourth Trumbull horizontal well expected for Vienna Township.
The Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a road use and maintenance agreement today for Halcon Resources of Houston for a horizontal well in Vienna Township.
GM 1st-quarter sales rise 3.6% to beat Volkswagen
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors edged out fast-growing Volkswagen in first-quarter
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen J. Pantalone, 60, of 142 Oak Tree Drive,
Ohio BWC appeals $860M ruling
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state has appealed a judge’s order granting $860 million in
Report: US resorted to torture after Sept. 11, 2001
Associated Press NEW YORK An independent review of the U.S. government’s anti-terrorism response
METRO DIGEST || Free food for those in need
Free food CAMPBELL Volunteers from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks and UnitedHealthcare will
N. Korea lashes out
N. Korea lashes out PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea lashed out anew Tuesday at South Korea
Weeden: Browns QBs will ‘push each other’
Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell threw passes side by side as the Cleveland Browns opened their first minicamp of the season.
Turning Technologies eliminates eight positions
The layoffs will allow the company to hire workers in growing departments
Dozens die in earthquake in Iran, Pakistan
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran An earthquake toppled homes and shops on both sides of the Iran-
Letter with ricin sent to Mississippi senator
Associated Press WASHINGTON An envelope addressed to Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi twice
Senate to vote on background checks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate set a long-awaited vote for today on a bipartisan plan
Marathons offer security problems
A marathon course runs 26.2 miles along an open road. Much tougher to secure than an arena with doors and walls.
GM plans to roll out midsize pickups
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors plans to roll out a line of completely revamped midsize
US housing starts surpassed 1M in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. homebuilders broke the 1 million mark in March for the first
No evidence gun control will work
Opinion: Amid all the heated, emotional advocacy of gun control, have you ever heard even one person present
Common sense on Plan B
Opinion: Common sense on Plan B Baltimore Sun: Last week, a federal district judge in New York ruled that
At Don Victor's, details make the dish
Unexpected ingredients take this Mexican restaurant's fare to an unforgettable level.
Battle of budgets
Opinion: By Ed Feulner Heritage Foundation Say you’re running a business, and you find yourself awash in
Julio Iglesias Greatest hits translate to any language
By GISELA SALOMON Associated Press INDIAN CREEK, Fla. In Julio Iglesias’ recipe for success,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.85 .65 Avalon
Sweet treats
Sweet treats You might have a favorite cookie or brownie recipe — but did you know you could make
Beer fest
Beer fest The Big Tap In week is in full swing right now. Valley residents and visitors from
Looking ahead at the DVD release dates for television series:
Looking ahead at the DVD release dates for television series: v May 14: “Dexter,” Season 7 v
Sequestration will soon impact Ohio
Opinion: Gradually, Ohio residents are awakening to the headlines: Automatic spending cuts, known inside the
See what’s up
See what’s up To see photos from Mike and Mark’s meals and to hear where they will go next,
Republic claims workers are striking to keep pension
Union workers remain quiet on specifics of strike
Why do we love our guns?
Opinion: By Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times The Senate voted last week to allow the gun debate to go
Nation must respond to Boston attack with focus and resolve
Editorial: Here’s a prediction. Next year the Boston Marathon will be bigger than this year. More runners.
Friends Roastery plans 2nd location
Friends Roastery plans 2nd location YOUNGSTOWN Friends Roastery, the Salem cafe that roasts
BYU-Idaho symphony in concert
Staff report CHAMPION The Brigham Young University-Idaho Symphony Band from Rexburg, Idaho, will
To inform parents, ratings will describe film violence
By HANNAH DREIER Associated Press LAS VEGAS The Motion Picture Association of America
Stuntwoman moves away from ‘OblivionSSRq
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. Quentin Tarantino made her the
Market rebounds after worst day of year
Associated Press NEW YORK A strong report on housing and good quarterly earnings from several
Bombing victims include boy, 8; restaurant manager; grad student
Associated Press BOSTON Third-grader Martin Richard had just gotten ice cream and was near the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tim and Jennifer McNeil, Niles, girl, April 15. Brena Ross
Suspect refuses mental evaluation
Suspect refuses mental evaluation WARREN Royce Honaker, 60, a former auto-worker from County-
CSB and JFS aren’t fighting merger idea
Any administrative transition for CSB and JFS “needs to be seamless, thoughtful and planned deliberately,” child welfare board chairman says.
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