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Austintown teachers break off without a vote on a new contract
Austintown teachers met Tuesday but broke off without a vote on a new contract with the school board
Ballots by the elections board should be counted faster with new machines
2 new machines expected to speed up vote counting Board certifies a Youngstown anti-fracking
Pig Iron Press building sold at sheriff’s sale
Pig Iron Press building sold at sheriff’s sale YOUNGSTOWN The downtown building at 26 N. Phelps
Kendrick Perry out for YSU tournament opener
Kendrick Perry is out for YSU's Horizon League tournament opener.
Zimmerman defense declines separate April hearing
Zimmerman defense declines separate April hearing SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — An attorney for the man
Report: Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has died
Report: Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has died Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has died,
Racing commission on Tuesday has questions for Penn National
Racing commission on Tuesday has questions for Penn National The Ohio Racing Commission has
OJ’s ex-girlfriend sentenced in ND robbery case
OJ’s ex-girlfriend sentenced in ND robbery case FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A woman who dated O.J. Simpson
Crews remove yacht grounded by alleged thieves
Crews remove yacht grounded by alleged thieves PACIFICA, Calif. (AP) — Crews have removed an
Petition says Ohio in violation of fed law dealing with oil, gas industry
Petition says Ohio in violation of fed law dealing with oil, gas industry
Commutes in Ohio's counties better than US average
Commutes in Ohio's counties better than US average
Chicago works to keep iconic roadway safe in snow
Chicago works to keep iconic roadway safe in snow CHICAGO (AP) — Officials in Chicago are working
Ohio man found guilty of killing his 2-year-old son
Ohio man found guilty of killing his 2-year-old son
106-year-old Mass. man gets high school diploma
106-year-old Mass. man gets high school diploma BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — A 106-year-old Massachusetts
D&L Energy seeks reinstatement of operating permits
D&L Energy seeks reinstatement of operating permits D&L Energy Inc. has filed a notice of appeal
3 people crushed to death on train car in Alabama
3 people crushed to death on train car in Alabama MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say three people
Two facing court action in death of 14-year-old boy
Two facing court action in death of 14-year-old boy STRUTHERS — Zaryl Bush’s preliminary hearing
Gourmet cookie shop opening at Erie Terminal Place
Gourmet cookie shop opening at Erie Terminal Place
OSHP troopers seize heroin, Rx pills in Allen County
OSHP troopers seize heroin, Rx pills in Allen County
Arias resumes testimony in Arizona murder trial
Arias resumes testimony in Arizona murder trial PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias resumes testimony in her
Toledo police say man was texting before fatal crash
Toledo police say man was texting before fatal crash
‘Birds and Bees’ singer Jewel Akens dies at 79
‘Birds and Bees’ singer Jewel Akens dies at 79 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jewel Akens, a pop singer who
FAA investigating report of drone spotted near NYC
FAA investigating report of drone spotted near NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The FBI and the Federal
Ohio begins preparations to execute guard's killer
Ohio begins preparations to execute guard's killer
Woman pleads in death of baby in motel
Woman pleads in death of baby in motel ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania woman has
DA mulls charges after boy dies after fight
DA mulls charges after boy dies after fight GLENOLDEN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia district
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will meet for lunch at noon Monday at O’Charley’s, 930 Windham
Junior women will host St. Pat's Day fun
Junior Women offer St. Pat’s Day fun STRUTHERS Boardman-Poland Junior Women’s League’s fourth
East basketball tickets on sale Tuesday and Wednesday
Tickets for the East Panthers' district semifinal game are on sale
On the right trek
Richard Ostheimer, 67, of Youngstown is one of 200 people to hike the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail.
Other budgets approved with little discussion
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS There was much Statehouse debate in recent weeks concerning Gov. John Kasich’s plans for the Ohio Turnpike.
The new position in traffic engineering has a starting salary of $21,324
Court wants to spend up to $65,000 for improvements to probation department
Cardinal Mooney boys oust top-seeded Poland
After missing much of the season recovering from surgery on his knuckle, not much was expected of Cardinal Mooney junior forward Mark Handel as the postseason began.
Poll workers’ failure to comply with rule irks Trumbull County elections director
Some Trumbull elections workers not following rule
Canfield girls meet Holy Name tonight in regional semifinal
The Cardinals find themselves in familiar territory as they return to the regional for the second consecutive year.
The Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament took place at Canfield High School last weekend.
The Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament took place at Canfield High School last weekend.
Malkin sparks rally as Penguins top Lightning
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored less than 2 minutes apart in the third period.
LaBrae defense shuts down Newton Falls
LaBrae (21-3) held arch-rival Newton Falls to 14.6 percent (6-for-41) shooting.
Poland Township crash victims identified, cause of accident still undetermined
State troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.
YSU men host Loyola in first-round game tonight
The Penguins figure to be without Kendrick Perry (knee) again tonight.
Defense seeks to delay hearing
Staff report struthers The defense attorney for a man charged in the rape and death of a 14-year-old boy is hoping to postpone a preliminary hearing scheduled for today.
Baby delivered after hit-and-run dies in NY
Associated Press NEW YORK A close-knit ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn was plunged
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harry W. Cotterman II, 31, of 31 Elm St., Unit B2,
Lease talks with Halcon to continue
Staff report LORDSTOWN The Lordstown Regional Landowners Group will have a meeting at 6 p.m.
Palestinian-only buses spark uproar
Palestinian-only buses spark uproar JERUSALEM Israel’s decision to launch a pair of
Meyer: Buckeyes looking for leaders in spring workouts
Urban Meyer is concerned about locating leadership among returning players.
Cardinals seek answers on allegations
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Cardinals said Monday they want to talk to Vatican managers about
Groups seek more charges in rape case
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The National Organization for Women and like-minded
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Spokane mom catches baby going out window SPOKANE, Wash. A toddler who
Dustin Livesay | THE VINDICATOR
Dustin Livesay | THE VINDICATOR Katy Purington, top left, is among members of the Salem Youth
birthdays
birthdays Actor James Noble (“Benson”) is 91. Actor James B. Sikking is 79. Actor Dean Stockwell
History’s “Vikings” debuted over the weekend. It’s a nine-part scripted
History’s “Vikings” debuted over the weekend. It’s a nine-part scripted series with lots of thrills,
Salem Youth Chorus to present reflective Lenten music
Jon Simsic directs the 18-member group.
For Bon Jovi, the time is now
Jersey rockers coming to home of rock ’n’ roll By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even
Let’s not go postal
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords The Postal Service says it’s going to stop delivering mail on
‘Archie’ meets ‘Glee’ in comic
By MATT MOORE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Blaine Anderson and Kevin Keller? Betty Cooper and
salem youth chorus | Upcoming concerts
Salem Youth Chorus will present “Loving Shepherd” concerts of reflective choral music for Lent at
Budgets are at the mercy of politics
Opinion: Back in my teaching days, many years ago, one of the things I liked to ask the class to consider was
Baptism by fire for new leader of air reserve station in Valley
Editorial: Air Force Col. James D. Dignan was sworn in Saturday as the new commander of the Youngstown Air
Police engage in full-court press against gun violence
Police pursued and arrested a suspect, impounded two cars and seized an assault rifle and a handgun after a Sunday morning shooting and pistol-whipping on the city’s East Side.
Asian company to build Vegas casino
Asian company to build Vegas casino LAS VEGAS Panda habitats, tea gardens and red pagodas never
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 29.88 .80 Avalon
Youngstown Parks and Recreation director visits with Curbstone Coaches
Robert Burke is Youngstown’s Parks and Recreation director
Buffett: Budget cuts shouldn’t hurt economy too much
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is not a big fan of the
Legislation out of focus
Opinion: The Indianapolis (Ind.) Star: Secret cameras have exposed numerous instances of unhealthful,
Obama taps 3 for Cabinet posts
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama signaled his willingness to tackle climate
Mayor worried the rent could increase in the future.
Recommends using rent money for improved computer services instead.
Casey Anthony appears for bankruptcy hearing in Fla.
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Appearing in public for the first time since she was acquitted of
DeWine warns Ohioans about phone scammers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine cautioned residents
The rape victim and her mother both spoke in court Monday before the sentencing for Rodney First of Hubbard.
Hubbard man sentenced to 10 years in prison
Penney faces risk of empty shelves
Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney, which is struggling with big losses and steep sales
Hess to exit retail business
Associated Press NEW YORK Hess is getting out of the gas-station business and ridding itself of
Woman dies; nurse refused to do CPR
Associated Press BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A nurse’s refusal to give CPR to a dying 87-year-old
Exhibit depicts Pa.’s role in the Civil War
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. As part of the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil
Police expect suspect to be back in Warren today
Staff report WARREN Detectives expect Orlonzo T. Murry, 26, of Bennett Avenue Northwest to be
Ohio GOP chairman to retire in May
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Republican Party chairman has informed GOP leaders he’ll
GOP unveils funding measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans controlling the House moved Monday to ease a crunch in
Game time
Associated Press CINCINNATI The last of four voter-approved Ohio casinos announced its opening
Penguins roll; Brown tops 2,000 points
Dealing with bone spurs and tendinitis in her knees all season, Devan Matkin did everything she could to encourage her Youngstown State teammates and get back on the floor.
newsmakers
newsmakers Barbara Walters back at ‘The View’ NEW YORK Sidelined for six weeks by chickenpox
Slim stays at No. 1 on list of billionaires
Associated Press NEW YORK Mexico’s Carlos Slim remains the world’s richest man for the fourth
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee 4:45 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m., 26
Wary of the new John Kasich
Opinion: Wary of the new John Kasich Gov. John Kasich used his state of the state address to pitch many
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 5, the 64th day of 2013. There are 301 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio Walmarts roll out solar power
Staff/wire report DAYTON Wal-Mart is rolling out solar power at a dozen Ohio stores. The giant
Culture of fear pervades South Africa
Opinion: By Matthew Durington Baltimore Sun As details continue to emerge about the killing of Reeva
Canfield High School wins state speech tournament
Austintown and Canfield won two individual state championships each
Wrestling goes for reversal
Opinion: By Noel Thompson Los Angeles Times I watched a video of the movie “Argo” as I flew into Tehran
Imagine Dragons: They’re the real thing
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK When he first started working with Imagine Dragons,
Lupo arraignment set for March 15
Lupo arraignment set for March 15 youngstown Ben W. Lupo, owner of D&L Energy and Hardrock
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