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Craigslist killer guilty, could be sentenced to death
A self-styled street preacher accused of teaming up with a high school student in a deadly plot to lure men with Craigslist job offers and then rob them was found guilty Tuesday of aggravated murder and could face the death penalty.
Seismic company pitches project to Canfield trustees tonight
Representatives of Front Runner Seismic Inc. presented the geological testing company’s project to township trustees Tuesday night, saying they would test in only a part of the township.
Cardinal tweets? Adopt-a cardinal? Papel election creating virtual history
A pastor in Ontario wondered about behind-the-scenes politicking ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope. He could have read news reports or listened to briefings by the Vatican spokesman. Instead, he asked a cardinal. Less than an hour later, the response arrived.
Youngstown school board approves restructuring plan
Youngstown school board approves restructuring plan
Survivor of fatal Warren crash says he thinks car was traveling 80 mph
Survivor of fatal Warren crash says he thinks car was traveling 80 mph
Youngstown looks to spend $7M for projects, equipment
Youngstown looks to spend $7M for projects, equipment
State Rep. Gerberry offers companion bill to Nitro's Law
State Rep. Gerberry offers companion bill to Nitro's Law
2012 a record year for Covelli Centre
2012 a record year for Covelli Centre YOUNGSTOWN For the city-owned Covelli Centre, 2012 was a
Mass. high court justice to hear drug lab cases
Mass. high court justice to hear drug lab cases BOSTON (AP) — A single justice of the highest
Ohio Racing Commission has questions on Austintown racino
Ohio Racing Commission has questions on Austintown racino
Hearing set on leaked notebook in theater shooting
Hearing set on leaked notebook in theater shooting CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — One of the upcoming
Ohio AG joins $7M multistate settlement with Google
Ohio AG joins $7M multistate settlement with Google
Akron's Derby Downs now not only for soap box races
Akron's Derby Downs now not only for soap box races
Police: Smoke inhalation killed 7 in Ky. fire
Police: Smoke inhalation killed 7 in Ky. fire LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State Police say
Jerry Springer doesn't expect to run for office in Ohio
Jerry Springer doesn't expect to run for office in Ohio
Ohio man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting children
Ohio man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting children
Teen suspect in Colo. girl killing to enter plea
Teen suspect in Colo. girl killing to enter plea GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — The teen suspect accused of
Driver of SUV in deadly crash didn’t have a valid license, patrol says
Driver of SUV in deadly crash didn’t have a valid license, patrol says WARREN (AP) The 19-year-
4 arrested for So. Calif. motorcycle freeway stunt
4 arrested for So. Calif. motorcycle freeway stunt WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) — Four men — including
Mortuary buries wrong woman
Mortuary buries wrong woman INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A mortuary in Inglewood has acknowledged it
YSU men accept invitation to CIT basketball tournament
YSU men accept invitation to CIT basketball tournament.
History shows North Korean pattern: Wait, then attack
History shows North Korean pattern: Wait, then attack SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Recent Korean
Chicago infant shot 5 times dies; dad in critical
Chicago infant shot 5 times dies; dad in critical CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say a 6-month-old
Unemployment in the Mahoning Valley edged up sharply in January
Unemployment in the Mahoning Valley edged up sharply in January Combined unemployment in the
Scandal costs for Penn State top $41 million
Scandal costs for Penn State top $41 million STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State has released a
Police ID 7 victims in fatal fire in Ky.s
Police ID 7 victims in fatal fire in Ky.s LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State Police have
Wallet stolen in Warren home invasion
Wallet stolen in Warren home invasion WARREN A man forced his way into a 62-year-old Northwest
Body found at base of waterfalls, death suspicious
Body found at base of waterfalls, death suspicious STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say the body of
Body found by kayakers ID’d as missing W. Pa. man
Body found by kayakers ID’d as missing W. Pa. man OHIOPYLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a
Inmate accused of killing prison guard in ID’d
Inmate accused of killing prison guard in ID’d WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities have
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will have a general meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at
World Vision volunteers to host dinner
World Vision volunteers will host a dinner March 23 to help save lives
Nominees to be inducted in Hall of Fame
Three nominees to be inducted into Lisbon Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2013 April 27 at Salem Golf Club
Arts event to help aid renovation
Ballet Western Reserve arts event March 16 will aid in renovating Morley Arts Building
PROBE CONTINUES INTO CRASH
Investigators continue to question where five boys ages 14 and 15 were before a 7 a.m. Sunday traffic accident that killed them. The father of one of the boys says he thinks he knows.
YSU’s Brown, Boldon earn Horizon honors
Brandi Brown was named player of the year while Bob Boldon was the HL’s top coach.
Students stop by to clean
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While on a nine-day, 1,500-mile bus trip from Fargo,
Meeting changes Youngstown Christian’s season
After a 7-8 start, the Eagles’ season went from mediocre to memorable.
Proposed computer software business recommended for $6,900 in city money
The owner is ‘still developing the idea’
Mill Creek seeks levy, improvements in 10-year plan
The board of the Mill Creek MetroParks heard a summary of goals and plans for the next 10 years, which include public input
Hospice chaplain ministers to the dying
Pastor Jay Eastman provides emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Police urge residents not to walk in the street
There have been a high number of pedestrian accidents this year.
Salinas headlines amateur boxing show
The amateur 132-pounder will meet Cleveland’s Jeramy Abrams on Saturday.
Ailing Irving could miss rest of season
A shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for a month, maybe longer.
Cardinals gather to elect the next pope
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel today to elect the next pope
Canfield’s Mangapora named first team All-Ohio
She averaged 18.5 points per game for the league and district champs.
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1
Dems adopt Rove’s tactics
Opinion: President Obama owes Karl Rove a thank-you note. During last year’s election campaign, Rove and
regional boys basketball preview
DIVISION II Cardinal Mooney vs. Warrensville Heights When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: Canton Civic
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, March 12, the 71st day of 2013. There are 294 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Lowellville to finalize river cleanup grant with plenty of support
Valley leaders urge community effort
Austintown police dog aids with sports security
Neo, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, helps ensure events are safe.
The funeral of Larry Hagman’s “Dallas” character, J.R. Ewing, took place on
The funeral of Larry Hagman’s “Dallas” character, J.R. Ewing, took place on Monday’s episode of
Attorneys seek dismissal of case
Attorneys seek dismissal of case COLUMBUS Attorneys for a high school football player facing
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, BANKRUPTCIES
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adam H. Lee, 24, of 1774 Paisley St., Youngstown, and
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Judge strikes down big-soda ban
Associated Press NEW YORK A judge struck down New York City’s pioneering ban on big, sugary
Language of funding bill for turnpike approved
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A lawmaker panel has given initial approval to
They Might Be Giants keeps it short, sweet
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A dichotomy of pop sounds is what They Might Be Giants
Ellsworth zoning
Ellsworth zoning Ellsworth The Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission meets at 7 p.m. today at the
A pitched debate
Opinion: By Elliot King and Neil Alperstein Baltimore Sun The debate about massively open online
birthdays
birthdays Actress Barbara Feldon (“Get Smart”) is 80. Singer Al Jarreau is 73. Singer-actress
Researcher: Undead more active when we’re unhappy ZOMBIE RISING
By MEG KINNARD Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Zombies seem to be everywhere these days. In
Salem youth theater to present ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre’s youth theater will present “Willy Wonka Jr.: The
Students today leaders Forever A brief look
About 30 North Dakota State University students who are part of a nonprofit organization called
Penguins’ Kunitz thrives next to Crosby
Heading into tonight’s game, Kunitz is third in the league in scoring.
Arrieta strong but Pirates win
Pirates lefty Jeff Locke gave up two runs and eight hits in three-plus innings.
Matsuzaka leaves Tribe outing early
His right calf cramp overshadowed a fine performance from Scott Kazmir.
Cleaning wooden blocks at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science
Cleaning wooden blocks at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 30.17 .28 Avalon
Dad pleads guilty in death of newborn
Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio father whose newborn infant was found stashed in an apartment
newsmakers
newsmakers Two soap operas reborn online NEW YORK It’s not uncommon for soap-opera characters
US imposes new sanctions on N. Korea
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration expressed heightened concern Monday over
Tiger’s win ramps up expectations
But his 76th career PGA Tour win didn’t get him any closer to Jack Nicklaus’ record.
Christianity under attack in US
Opinion: Christianity under attack in US It is becoming more obvious to me that Christianity is under
Bipartisan effort produces funding measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top Senate Democrats and Republicans have released a catchall
George Garchar heads Catholic Charities in Portage, Stark counties
The Youngstown resident has worked with the agency in the Diocese of Youngstown since 1999.
oddly enough
oddly enough New York town OKs ban on booing at board meetings RIVERHEAD, N.Y. Cheers? Yes.
Dow rises for 7th day in a row
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market crept higher Monday, pushing the Dow Jones industrial
PBS film reveals ‘Portnoy’ author
Associated Press NEW YORK Not everyone believes that Philip Roth has written his last book.
2 US troops killed in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL A police officer opened fire on U.S. and Afghan forces at a police
UCFC rights offering
UCFC rights offering youngstown United Community Financial Corp., parent company of the Home
Three Youngstown groups win Dominion grants
A total of $20,000 was issued to the organizations as part of the 18th annual Community Impact Awards.
Charting a path to recovery in wake of Warren tragedy that claimed six young lives
Editorial: Shock, horror, disbelief and grief continue to tear at the heart of the city of Warren and the
Man faces charge of domestic violence
Man faces charge of domestic violence YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man is in the Mahoning County jail
Christie is the face of future GOP
Opinion: It’s a safe bet that most conservative Republicans would rush to support a political leader with the
Recovery is slow as Japan marks 2 years since quake, tsunami
Associated Press TOKYO Amid growing dissatisfaction with the slow pace of recovery, Japan marked
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council, caucus at 6:15 p.m., council caucus room; regular
Fight card
63 pounds — Chris Danials (South Side Boxing Club) vs. Tyshawn Denison (Akron). 84 pounds — Devion
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