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Postponement sought in rape and death preliminary hearing
Postponement sought in rape and death preliminary hearing struthers The defense attorney for a
Trumbull County Board of Elections wants to get poll workers to follow election-night rule
Some Trumbull elections workers not following rule Poll workers’ failure to comply with rule irks
Ellsworth Twp. Zoning Commission workshop meeting Tuesday
Ellsworth Twp. Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday
Canfield wins state speech tournament
Canfield wins state speech tournament Canfield High School took first place in last weekend’s Ohio
Learjet passengers walk off aircraft in St. Louis
Learjet passengers walk off aircraft in St. Louis ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eight passengers and a pilot
Youngstown health board seeks move from Oakhill Renaissance Place
Youngstown health board seeks move from Oakhill Renaissance Place
Ark. gov. vetoes bill to ban abortions at 12 weeks
Ark. gov. vetoes bill to ban abortions at 12 weeks LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike
Canton man gets federal prison time for bank robberies
Canton man gets federal prison time for bank robberies
NY judge bars death photos at cannibal-plot trial
NY judge bars death photos at cannibal-plot trial NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has ruled that some
Texas family of 4 killed in New Mexico plane crash
Texas family of 4 killed in New Mexico plane crash ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say a Texas
Oberlin College cancels classes after racial incident
Oberlin College cancels classes after racial incident
Casey Anthony comes out of seclusion for meeting
Casey Anthony comes out of seclusion for meeting TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony has come out of
Youngstown school board has executive session Tuesday
Youngstown school board has executive session Tuesday
Kenya votes; long lines and violence
Kenya votes; long lines and violence Kenyans are waiting in long lines to cast their ballots five
Police: Search in Zumba paid-sex case videotaped
Police: Search in Zumba paid-sex case videotaped ALFRED, Maine (AP) — A Maine police investigator
OSHP releases IDs of people killed in Poland Twp. crash Sunday
OSHP releases IDs of people killed in Poland Twp. crash Sunday
Weather-siren warning test set Thursday in Mercer County
Weather-siren warning test set Thursday in Mercer County
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed in 2011 Ellsworth Twp. crash
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed in 2011 Ellsworth Twp. crash
Martin Buser leads 1,000-mile Iditarod on 2nd day
Martin Buser leads 1,000-mile Iditarod on 2nd day RAINY PASS, Alaska (AP) — Four-time Iditarod
Deadline set to remove Christmas decorations from Canfield city cemeteries
Deadline set to remove Christmas decorations from Canfield city cemeteries
Youngstown man faces myriad charges from Sunday police chase
Youngstown man faces myriad charges from Sunday police chase
Mark Kelly to testify for Colo. gun-control bill
Mark Kelly to testify for Colo. gun-control bill DENVER (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle
BP executive defends report on Gulf oil spill
BP executive defends report on Gulf oil spill NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The BP executive who led the
Baby born after parents killed in NYC crash dies
Baby born after parents killed in NYC crash dies NEW YORK (AP) — A community spokesman says a baby
Arias resumes testimony in Ariz. murder trial
Arias resumes testimony in Ariz. murder trial PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias returns to the witness
Hearing set for Las Vegas Strip shootout suspect
Hearing set for Las Vegas Strip shootout suspect LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man charged in a shooting
Mass. police dog digging in snowbank fires gun
Mass. police dog digging in snowbank fires gun LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — Police say a dog searching
Boy, 12, dies after fight at school
Boy, 12, dies after fight at school GLENOLDEN, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia-area boy has been taken
Man charged in invasion at grandma’s home
Man charged in invasion at grandma’s home PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 27-year-old man and a friend have
Naked man arrested after chase
Naked man arrested after chase YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police in York County say a naked man swam ashore
WORTH A LOOK
CAKE WALK Oak Missionary Baptist Church, 320 Elk St., Youngstown, will sponsor a cake walk
Crofts celebrate 33rd anniversary
Crofts celebrate 33rd anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joe Croft are celebrating their 33rd
Spending cuts appear to be here to stay
The Senate’s Republican leader Mitch McConnell called them modest. House Speaker John Boehner isn’t sure the cuts will hurt the economy. The White House’s top economic adviser, Gene Sperling, said the pain isn’t that bad right now.
Scalzo: Enjoy Boldon ... while you still can
The YSU women’s basketball coach has resurrected the program.
He is cofounder of the Mahoning Veterans Memorial at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
The U.S. flag stands at the center of the life of World War II Marine Raymond F. Braidich, who was honored by fellow veterans and friends on his 95th birthday for 65 years of service to area veterans and the community.
Three Lordstown made Cruzes make best cars list in Consumer Reports
After a slow down in sales, the makers of the Chevrolet Cruze got some good news in the form of a recommendation from Consumer Reports.
Rarity makes Poland-Mooney special
The schools will play in boys basketball for the first time since 2010.
‘Sister Act’ More than DANCING NUNS
The recent musical- theater tradition of turning unlikely Hollywood movies into Broadway productions continues with “Sister Act.”
Three Phantoms will be Maine men in college
Defenseman Dan Renouf, forward Cam Brown and goaltender Sean Romeo have committed to the Black Bears.
Close loss doesn’t deter Boardman’s Mancini
The Spartan senior rallied to place third at the state wrestling meet.
Two killed in Poland crash
Two people were killed and a third person was seriously injured in a one-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in Poland Township.
YSU offers One-Stop service
Students may resolve registration, financial aid and student accounts issues at the center
Committed faith, delicious pirogis keep South Side church healthy
STORY & PHOTOS By MADELYN P. HASTINGS YOUNGSTOWN Devotion to your faith can take many forms.
Conservancy efforts aim to preserve grandeur of northern Trumbull Co.
Two Cleveland-area groups apply to conserve three more Trumbull County properties
Only owners should vote on levies
Opinion: Only owners should vote on levies Once again as I write out my check for “property” taxes, I
Same-sex marriage time bomb
Opinion: Just as the assault on collective bargaining ignited the passions of the unions and their Democratic
Indiana and Kentucky brace for new casino in Cincinnati
With a glistening $400 million casino set to open in downtown Cincinnati today, officials and casino executives in two neighboring states are looking at the development with trepidation as they prepare to watch tax dollars flow into Ohio.
Taxi strike in Vegas affects company
Taxi strike in Vegas affects company las vegas The chief operating officer of Las Vegas’ second-
We need new ideas for job creation
Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday I don’t know how often Republican members of the House of
Time for Congress to do more than talk about nuclear waste
Editorial: While a lot of news has been made in the Mahoning Valley in recent weeks about the disposal of one
Years Ago
Today is Monday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2013. There are 302 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Columbus police: Suspect may flee US
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say a man facing sexual battery charges involving two
Expectant young parents die in crash in NY; infant survives
Associated Press NEW YORK A pregnant young woman who was feeling ill was headed to the hospital
Scientists: Baby born with HIV may be cured
Associated Press WASHINGTON A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native finished 33rd at the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at
‘Switched’ goes silent to make a point
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES “Until hearing people walk a day in our shoes,
Time to kill the Voting Rights Act
Opinion: WASHINGTON Progressives are remarkably uninterested in progress. Social Security is 78 years old
Video game review
‘tomb raider’ Grade: A- Details: for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, $59.99 It’s been four
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses George W. Flevares, 36, of 179 Henrietta St.,
YSU baseball swept
YSU baseball swept charlotte For the second straight day the Youngstown State baseball team had
The top 20 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 20 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Catholic faithful ponder future with a new pope
Associated Press SAO PAULO Faithful attending Sunday Mass on five continents for the first time
Burn victim gets relief with wedding at Akron hospital
Associated Press AKRON The first wedding attempt was in November. Jennifer Johnson and Jimmie
Kasich’s plan could cut millions from centers that support schools
Associated Press DAYTON Centers that provide support services to school districts across Ohio
Car bomb kills 37
Car bomb kills 37 karachi, pakistan A car bomb exploded outside a mosque Sunday, killing 37
Kasich’s plan will create jobs
Opinion: Kasich’s plan will create jobs Did Congressman Tim Ryan even read the Ohio Jobs and Transportation
Complaints and praise
Complaints and praise Associated Press CINCINNATI The first visitors to a casino about to
Track for Cedar Point’s new coaster complete
Associated Press SANDUSKY Cedar Point says the track is now complete on its 170-foot-tall roller
Local pizzerias cook off for a crowd
The Mahoning Valley Pizza Cook-Off went off for another year with a capacity crowd at Boardman's Mr. Anthony's Banquet Center, ready to help the autistic and developmentally disabled children of Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Effort aims to improve refugee programs
Associated Press CLEVELAND A coalition of public and private agencies wants to improve
Ohio weather could hurt maple syrup production
Associated Press WILLOUGHBY, Ohio Ohio’s maple syrup experts are concerned that above-average
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Salem City Planning Commission, 6 p.m., city hall council chambers, 231 S.
New events bring Metroparks back to life after long winter
The Mill Creek Metroparks have been waiting for Spring to show up, so the events can bloom within the parks.
Tabata’s 2-run double lifts Pirates
After losing 15 pounds, the outfielder has been playing well this spring.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Hope ROTHG Outreach, 336 Breaden St., Youngstown, food and clothing
BRIDGE
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Fix the trade deficit
Opinion: By Scott N. PAUL Special to The Vindicator Washington is abuzz with political activity right
Afghan women wait, hope
Opinion: Recently Georgetown University inaugurated a new Institute for Women, Peace, and Security to
Police need help from public to eliminate dangerous drugs
Opinion: Police need help from public to eliminate dangerous drugs Marietta Times: Drug distributors are
Watergate reporter Bob Woodward to speak at Stambaugh Auditorium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bob Woodward, best known for his
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kaitlyn Kreeger and Frank Palguta, Berlin Center, girl, March
Consumer advocates warn of free-funeral pitch in mail
By Mark Williams Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The official-looking document that has been
Kerry: US to release millions to aid Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday rewarded Egypt for
Beckett overpowering against Tribe
The 2003 World Series MVP gave up one hit in three scoreless innings.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Fries, anyone? Ketchup crash snarls traffic in Nevada RENO, Nev. They didn’t need
Biden leads re-enactment of voting-rights march
Associated Press SELMA, Ala. The vice president and black leaders commemorating a famous civil-
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Events at YSU
March is Women’s History Month, and Youngstown State University is offering several free events.
Accused Scottish cardinal admits to having sexual misbehavior
Associated Press LONDON A Scottish cardinal on Sunday acknowledged having engaged in
The future of Ohio schools
Editorial: The future of Ohio schools The financial details of Gov. John Kasich’s “Achievement Everywhere”
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