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Phantoms stun Fighting Saints
Phantoms stun Fighting Saints YOUNGSTOWN John Padulo scored two goals and Markus McCrea one as
Youngstown mayoral candidates field questions at forum
Youngstown mayoral candidates field questions at forum YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Organizing
New administrator to focus on YSU enrollment
New administrator to focus on YSU enrollment New administrator to focus on YSU enrollment
Fugitive home invader gets 81 1/2 years in prison.
Fugitive home invader gets 81 1/2 years in prison. Fugitive home invader gets 81 1/2 years in
McKinley Heights man sentenced to life in prison
McKinley Heights man sentenced to life in prison McKinley Heights man sentenced to life in prison
Smoking in bed may have caused mobile home fire
Smoking in bed may have caused mobile home fire Smoking in bed may have led to mobile-home fire
Warren council president transfers donated funds to Urban League
Warren council president transfers donated funds to Urban League Warren council president
Officials, citizens attend session on state’s open records law
Officials, citizens attend session on state’s open records law YOUNGSTOWN — About 60 to 70
Weather postpones trade center’s ascent to tallest
Weather postpones trade center’s ascent to tallest
Authorities: Student shoots self in Ohio classroom
Authorities: Student shoots self in Ohio classroom
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Burghhill-Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host a basket auction
Salem library plans puzzle exchange
Salem library plans puzzle exchange SALEM Jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts should make note of the

EPA methane report divides fracking camps even more
The Environmental Protection Agency has dramatically lowered its estimate of how much of a potent heat-trapping gas leaks during natural-gas production, in a shift with major implications for a debate that has divided environmentalists: Does the recent boom in fracking help or hurt the fight against climate change?

Walkers pound the pavement for autism
The words and a photo button on Pam Wells’ orange T-shirt explained why she drove all the way from her Kinsman home to walk in Howland Township Park in a cold Sunday afternoon rain.

First-place Pirates celebrate milestones
Manager Clint Hurdle won for the 700th time as a manager

Big Ten says adios to FCS teams
YSU will need to find teams from another big conference to schedule
Middle school says its goodbyes May 10
One school has already said its farewell, and now it's time for Frank Ohl alumni and staff to leave their building.

Daffodil Meadow reminds us that spring is here
Spring has arrived, the last snowfall is hopefully behind us and Daffodil Meadow in Mill Creek Park is blooming.

Inspiring Minds tells kids about college and how to become successful adults
Inspiring Minds tells kids about college and how to become successful adults
Goshen man dies in fire
Staff report GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Firefighters found a man dead after a fire damaged a home in Goshen
Coitsville man flown to burn unit after setting self on fire
Trying to clear brush from his yard, a Coitsville man accidentally set himself on fire and was hospitalized.
YSU’s Mitzel medalist in HL women’s golf
YSU’s Mitzel medalist in HL women’s golf Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. Sophomore Allison Mitzel had
Supporters of the anti-fracking charter amendment say it protects people
Opponents say the language is too broad and will have a negative impact
DeWine to propose stricter gun sentences
DeWine to propose stricter gun sentences COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and state
Years Ago
Today is Monday, April 29, the 119th day of 2013. There are 246 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Army says no thanks to more tanks, but Congress insists
Associated Press WASHINGTON Built to dominate the enemy in combat, the Army’s hulking Abrams
Russian kids pawns in political clash
Opinion: By Howard Altstein Baltimore Sun Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland recently met with the family of
Willie Nelson, the accidental outlaw, at 80
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. America loves its outlaws, and few are as
Signs of grown-ups in charge
Opinion: WASHINGTON Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, chairman of the Financial Services Committee, has told
SUMMER JOBS
SUMMER JOBS Taking applications Applications will be accepted as follows: Wednesday: 3 to 6
artsy band takes a dark turn Flaming Lips open eyes
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When The Black Keys’ people talked to The Flaming Lips’
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Trumbull County native finished 23rd in Saturday’s Toyota
State seeks nominations for Veterans Hall of Fame
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s Department of Veterans Services is urging nominations for
Owner of collapsed building is captured in Bangladesh
Associated Press SAVAR, Bangladesh The fugitive owner of an illegally constructed building that
Contract approval ends school strike in Strongsville district
Associated Press STRONGSVILLE Teachers and a suburban Cleveland school board have approved a
Gifts to Muslim patients reflect faith, healing
By JoANNE VIVIANO Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS As Janae Johnson-Tyler watched her father rocking
Per-student pre-K spending lowest in decade
Associated Press WASHINGTON State funding for pre-kindergarten programs had its largest drop
Bush library boosts legacy
Opinion: Presidential libraries, like the one that opened last week in Dallas honoring George W. Bush, serve
Without military jets, air shows cancel
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Dozens of air shows that draw tens of thousands of people and
Obama can’t ignore danger if Assad used chemical weapons
Editorial: President Barack Obama has been properly reticent about involving the United States in the Syrian
video game review
‘dead island riptide’ Grade: C Details: for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3; $49.99; PC, $39.99

Guard Locks In Honors
Vince Jethroe stands in front of the Ohio State Penitentiary in Youngstown. Jethroe has been selected as a candidate for Ohio Corrections Officer of the year by his peers at the prison on the East Side that houses about 600 inmates. MADELYN P. HASTINGS | THE VINDICATOR
Mother of bomb suspects found a deeper spirituality
Associated Press BOSTON In photos of her as a younger woman, Zubeidat Tsarnaeva wears a low-cut
Keystone a bad bet
Opinion: By Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON President Obama is facing a
Beginning in September, Yahoo! will become the exclusive online home of the massive 38-year
Beginning in September, Yahoo! will become the exclusive online home of the massive 38-year
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘IM3’ rules the world; ‘Pain & Gain’ takes US LOS ANGELES “Iron Man 3” was the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Kansas woman runs into circus tiger in bathroom SALINA, Kan. A central Kansas
More than just numbers in Ohio’s Medicaid debate
Associated Press TOLEDO The debate over whether Ohio should make health care coverage available
Human rights abuses in Cuba
Opinion: Human rights abuses in Cuba Miami Herald: The State Department’s latest report on human-rights
Girard robotics team looks forward after defeat at world championship
After a long year of competition and preparation, the Girard robotics team competed in the world championships, and made their goal of getting to the divisional finals.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Planning Commission Board, 1 p.m., conference room, 50 Westchester
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Charanpreet Singh, 25, of 1821 N. Cranberry Lane,
Fatal stabbing of girl prompts manhunt
Fatal stabbing of girl prompts manhunt san francisco Residents of a rural Northern California
ROBERT W. FISHER
ROBERT W. FISHER ACCUSED OF UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION, MURDER, ARSON Height: 6’
12 die in campaign attacks
Los Angeles Times PESHAWAR, Pakistan At least 12 people were killed and 43 were injured Sunday
46th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet
The 46th Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet will take place on Sunday with 13 new members set to
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city, Austintown, Poland and
BRAEASSIA V. PRESTLEY
BRAEASSIA V. PRESTLEY ACCUSED OF WEAPON OFFENSE Height: 5’5” Weight: 115 Hair: Black
Three victims in Poland crash begin to improve
Staff report POLAND The conditions of three people seriously injured in a two-car crash on U.S.
Funding for 325 Trumbull County youth jobs available this summer
The Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services will once again provide summer jobs to economically disadvantaged youths ages 15 to 24 in Trumbull County.
Stop sending the wrong message
Opinion: Stop sending the wrong message I am appalled at the isolation ist attitudes in this city. I can
Playoffs to pit Pens againstSFlbIsles
Staff/wire report Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:34 to play and the Ottawa
Gregory Scott Koonse
Gregory Scott Koonse ACCUSED OF Probation / Parole Absconder Height: 6’3” Weight: 240 Hair: