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WWE's Paul Bearer dead at 58
William Moody, better known to pro wrestling fans as Paul Bearer, the pasty-faced, urn-carrying manager for performers The Undertaker and Kane, has died, the WWE said.
Warren man questioned in Sunset Lounge killing
Orlonzo Murry, 26, was back in Trumbull County Tuesday night and on video arraignment Wednesday morning on a gun charge police say is connected to the New Year’s Day shooting death at the Sunset Lounge.
Warren's strengths, challenges topic of neighborhood meeting
The diversity of Warren was a major topic of conversation among residents and officials who turned out Wednesday night for the first of about 20 public meetings regarding the future of the city’s neighborhoods.
Airman honored by Youngstown for heroic effort
Airman honored by Youngstown for heroic effort YOUNGSTOWN Senior Airman Steve Cresanto of the
Finalists announced for Ohio AP awards
Finalists announced for Ohio AP awards COLUMBUS The Vindicator and its staff are finalists in
Niles asks state for a performance audit
Niles asks state for a performance audit NILES Pressure on the general fund due to shrinking
Austintown man gets prison for kiddie porn
Austintown man gets prison for kiddie porn YOUNGSTOWN An Austintown man has been sentenced to 2
Marc Dann can’t practice in federal court for 6 months
Marc Dann can’t practice in federal court for 6 months COLUMBUS Former Attorney General Marc
FBI monitoring investigation of candidate’s death
FBI monitoring investigation of candidate’s death JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The FBI says it has been
Conn. lawmakers to create Newtown fund for workers
Conn. lawmakers to create Newtown fund for workers HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut corporations
City man's bond set at $150K for Sunday morning chase on East Side
City man's bond set at $150K for Sunday morning chase on East Side
Kissinger discharged from NYC hospital after fall
Kissinger discharged from NYC hospital after fall NEW YORK (AP) — Former Secretary of State Henry
Police: NE Pa. teacher had sex with 15-year-old student
Police: NE Pa. teacher had sex with 15-year-old student
Superintendent's new plan restructures city school buildings
Superintendent’s new plan restructures city school buildings YOUNGSTOWN Three city school
Bill would posthumously grant freedom to NH slaves
Bill would posthumously grant freedom to NH slaves CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A supporter of a New
Giffords urges support for background checks
Giffords urges support for background checks TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Man who hid children from world convicted in central Pa.
Man who hid children from world convicted in central Pa.
Judge taking a look at Mich. gay marriage ban
Judge taking a look at Mich. gay marriage ban DETROIT (AP) — A lesbian couple’s desire to adopt
Former Cleveland official indicted on bribery charges
Former Cleveland official indicted on bribery charges
Ex-BP rig supervisor testifies at Gulf spill trial
Ex-BP rig supervisor testifies at Gulf spill trial NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A retired BP employee who
Storm spotting training offered
Storm spotting training offered AUSTINTOWN Mahoning County Skywarn, a volunteer organization of
NY man gets summonses for laughing too loudly
NY man gets summonses for laughing too loudly ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man says he
‘Breaking Bad’ actor to take NM school board seat
‘Breaking Bad’ actor to take NM school board seat ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An actor from the TV
Settlement reached in dispute between Kinsman restaurant, Ohio EPA
Settlement reached in dispute between Kinsman restaurant, Ohio EPA
Top Los Angeles mayor candidates to meet in runoff
Top Los Angeles mayor candidates to meet in runoff LOS ANGELES (AP) — With all precincts reporting
Youngstown school board has special session Thursday
Youngstown school board has special session Thursday
UPDATE: Merkel has top score for Warren police chief
UPDATE: Merkel has top score for Warren police chief WARREN — Lt. Eric Merkel has achieved the
Agent’s Zumba case goes before Maine jury
Agent’s Zumba case goes before Maine jury ALFRED, Maine (AP) — Jurors are deliberating in the
Police ID woman who died in fall at school
Police ID woman who died in fall at school NORTH WALES, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have identified a
PD seeks motive in shooting near rapper’s bus
PD seeks motive in shooting near rapper’s bus PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police are still
Family: Only inmate to blame for Pa. guard’s death
Family: Only inmate to blame for Pa. guard’s death NANTICOKE, Pa. (AP) — The family of a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Charity ball will be feature at Buhl Park
Charity ball will be feature at Buhl Park HERMITAGE, PA. The Sharon Regional Health System
Special screening of 'Honor Flight the Movie' March 20
North Coast WAVES Unit 21 and AMVETS Post 44 are hosting a special screening of “Honor Flight the Movie” at 7:30 p.m. March 20 at Cinemark Tinseltown Theatre next to Southern Park Mall.
Annual veterans luncheon Friday in Poland
The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities is having its second annual Veterans of the Valley luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road.
Learn how to create family history at workshops downtown
Do you want to know more about your family history?
Panel warns Yo. BOE: Keep Hathorn or we’ll take over
Youngstown schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn is staying put in the district, and the board of education has been warned to keep it that way, or lose control of the schools altogether.
InfoCision founder dead at 59
Gary L. Taylor grew the company into a regional powerhouse after founding it in 1982.
YSU players try to catch scouts’ eyes at WATTS
Five YSU players are put through drills under the watchful eyes of scouts for 12 NFL teams.
Cole’s buzzer-beater gives YSU 62-60 Horizon League win
D.J. Cole’s bank shot with 2.5 seconds left gave YSU a 62-60 win over Loyola.
Township trustee will speak in defense of Austintown racino
Penn National Gaming Inc. will explain some seating and space issues at the Ohio Racing Commission meeting next week, which could affect the permit process for the Austintown racino.
Canfield girls one step from state
The Cardinals defeated Parma Heights Holy Name 52-30 in the Division II regional semifinals.
Warren officials ‘caught unaware’ by swinger’s club
City officials say they were caught unaware that a swinger’s club opened Saturday night.
Pig Iron Press bulding downtown sold at sheriff’s auction
The downtown building at 26 N. Phelps St. that houses Pig Iron Press was sold at sheriff’s auction Tuesday for $90,000
Strollo’s offense, Pierce’s defense lead Ursuline over Brookfield
Ryan Strollo scored 11 points in the fourth quarter as the Irish (13-11) advanced to Saturday’s district final against LaBrae (21-3).
YCS, Wellsville advance to D-IV final
They will play in the title game at 7 p.m. Friday at Struthers.
Renovations continue at Lemon Grove
The building's owner desires the Lemon Grove to become a haven for artists.
St. Thomas Aquinas boys oust Springfield
Springfield was held to just two points in the second quarter.
Clergy groups back Kasich’s plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Clergy groups pressured lawmakers Tuesday to back Gov.
Children of immigrants with legal status can get license
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Children of immigrants who enroll in a federal program
Salem Historical Society seeks items for capsule
Staff report SALEM The Salem Historical Society is seeking items for possible inclusion in the
State rates Youngstown Community School ‘excellent’
Sister Mary Dunn, principal of Youngstown Community School, talks to a fifth-grade class. Students are mentored by teachers and academic coaches, and are expected to follow the rules, including standing when an adult enters a classroom.
TSA to allow small knives, sport gear
TSA to allow small knives, sport gear LOS ANGELES For the first time since the Sept. 11, 2001,
Stocks soar to new high
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market is back. Five-and-a-half years after the start of a
oddly enough
oddly enough 106-year-old Mass. man gets high-school diploma BEVERLY, Mass. Fred Butler was
newsmakers
newsmakers Final album of music by Hendrix released NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jimi Hendrix recorded
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Ben Murphy is 71. Singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes is 69. Drummer Hugh Grundy
Tell us what you think
Tell us what you think We are always on the lookout for the biggest, hottest and tastiest dishes
Food for thought
Food for thought We are offering a glimpse into local restaurants and eateries, reviewing their
8th annual taste
8th annual taste The Youngstown Area Grocers Association and the Shenango Valley Chamber of
Friends of Nitro must unite to enact animal justice soon
Editorial: Tens of thousands of animal lovers throughout Ohio and around the world are sick and tired of the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Salem Shade Tree Commission, 7 p.m., second floor conference room, City Hall.
The new film “Jack the Giant Slayer” has all the elements of the classic tale. But
The new film “Jack the Giant Slayer” has all the elements of the classic tale. But along for the
‘Duck Dynasty’ is flying high
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK When “Duck Dynasty” returned for its third
Venezuela’s Chavez dies
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Some in anguish, some in fear, Venezuelans raced for home
It’s a question of fairness
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Until a few years ago, Rosa Acosta had never even seen a flush
Racist episodes shake Oberlin
Associated Press OBERLIN, Ohio Scrawls of racially offensive graffiti and, more recently, a
Sam Raimi and James Franco found themselves ... Attracted to ‘Oz’
By Frank Lovece Newsday NEW YORK Before he was a whiz of a wiz, if ever a wiz there was, the
Ballots by the elections board should be counted faster with new machines
Board certifies a Youngstown anti-fracking charter amendment proposal
A downtown cookie shop is to open next month
Renovations to the Wick Building could begin as early as July
Mother of murdered 14-year-old appears in court
Police still gathering evidence against ex-boyfriend
Trumbull commissioners say 2013 might be start of county’s shale windfall
The oil and gas in the Utica Shale hasn’t brought an economic windfall to Trumbull County government yet.
Religion in America has been privatized to great extent
Opinion: KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ Universal Uclick “Here in the hall, she casts an unlikely silhouette —
Tanning war heats up
Opinion: News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: On this side, the American Sunbathing Association, representing
Power up
Power up It takes a lot of energy to keep up with today’s busy lifestyle. Between juggling work,
Police unsure if driver was distracted in crash
Associated Press TOLEDO Authorities in Ohio say they are looking into whether a Michigan man who
Making Trax
The sports bar has treated the Austintown faithful to handmade half-pound burgers for more than 25 years.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin E. Felger Jr., 32, of 4095 Burkey Road,
D&L appeals permit revocation
The company has filed a notice of appeal with the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission to overturn ODNR's decision.
Browns shuffle front office
A week from chasing NFL free agents, the Cleveland Browns changed their front office.
Group asks EPA to force disclosure of fracking chemicals
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An environmental group has filed a complaint with
Ohio ready to execute security guard’s killer
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio prison officials have moved a condemned killer from death row to
Kerry has own style of diplomacy
Opinion: The metaphor became a clever laugh line even before John Kerry took the reins of the State
Pension proposal
Pension proposal youngstown According to a recent report by the Teamsters for a Democratic
Oakland play named semifinalist in theater festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Rain Delay,” a one-act play written by former Youngstown-area resident
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 29.96 .08 Avalon
Work in the office rule is a good call
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star The new chief executive of Yahoo spoke, and a nation of
Talk about a racket
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords While we sports fans regularly lionize the stars of pro baseball,
Obama is a serial tax-hiker
Opinion: By Robert Bluey Heritage Foundation President Obama is crisscrossing the country to scare
Snowstorm barrels through Midwest to East Coast
Associated Press CHICAGO A late-winter storm packing up to 10 inches of snow sent officials in
US urged to nullify states’ pot laws
Associated Press CHICAGO Eight former U.S. drug chiefs warned the federal government Tuesday
Greaver’s triple-double powers McDonald over Bristol
The Blue Devils (21-4) face Windham on Friday at Harding. The Bombers beat Maplewood, 67-45, in Tuesday’s other semifinal.
Preps at a glance
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA TOURNAMENT SCORES Div. III at Salem High School St.
METRO DIGEST || Special screening for veterans
Veterans movie BOARDMAN North Coast WAVES Unit 21 and AMVETS Post 44 are hosting a special
Former Struthers pee-wee football president appears in court
Boardman woman facing six counts of theft
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
OSU prevents Indiana from clinching Big Ten
Deshaun Thomas and Aaron Craft scored nine of Ohio State’s points in a decisive 11-2 run.
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
HIGH SCHOOLS | Tuesday’s news & notes
All-American applicants: The list of teams seeking to join the All-American Conference has grown by
METRO DIGEST || Boardman park board to meet
Board to meet Boardman Boardman Township Park Board Commissioners meet at 5 p.m. today in the
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