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Youngstown mayoral candidate defends opponent at tonight's debate
In their first debate, the three Democratic candidates for mayor were not only cordial to each other, but one spoke in defense of an opponent.
Expert: Superdome outage due to device malfunction
Expert: Superdome outage due to device malfunction NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A partial power outage
Georgian parliament limits presidential powers
Georgian parliament limits presidential powers TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgian lawmakers have
Testimony resumes in Jodi Arias murder trial
Testimony resumes in Jodi Arias murder trial PHOENIX (AP) — Testimony has resumed in Jodi Arias’
Alcatraz celebrates 50 years since prison closed
Alcatraz celebrates 50 years since prison closed SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The National Parks Service
New, flexible 911 equipment for Mahoning Co. on display Friday
New, flexible 911 equipment for Mahoning Co. on display Friday
Judge frees man convicted of killing NY rabbi
Judge frees man convicted of killing NY rabbi NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has freed a man convicted in
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings fall in state semifinal
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings fall in state semifinal COLUMBUS Ahead 49-45, Versailles opened the fourth
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings trail 49-45 after third quarter
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings trail 49-45 after third quarter COLUMBUS After outscoring Versailles 23-12
Press conference Friday on tougher gun-safety laws at Mahoning Co. Courthouse
Press conference Friday on tougher gun-safety laws at Mahoning Co. Courthouse
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings lead at halftime
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings lead at halftime COLUMBUS LaBrae outscored Versailles 23-12 in the second
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings trail 21-14 after first quarter
LABRAE LIVE/Vikings trail 21-14 after first quarter COLUMBUS For the second time in 13 days,
Judge won't let Ohio man withdraw his plea in mosque fire
Judge won't let Ohio man withdraw his plea in mosque fire
Special judge to handle Steubenville rape investigation
Special judge to handle Steubenville rape investigation
Connie Hathorn discusses plan to restructure schools
March 21, 2013 | Youngstown City Schools Superintendent, Connie Hathorn, to discuss his restructuring plan.
Zaryl Bush, charged in death of 14-year-old boy, now jailed without bond
Zaryl Bush, charged in death of 14-year-old boy, now jailed without bond
Committee starts reviewing YSU president applications
Committee starts reviewing YSU president applications YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Aaron and Jennifer (Dlugos) Detwiler of Greensburg, Pa., are announcing the birth of their daughter,
Last pirogi before Easter
Church is offering pirogi, hot lunches YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall,
Streetscape meeting Friday at Fellows gardens
Youngstown CityScape discusses its annual Streetscape beautification project at an 8 a.m. Friday event at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ D.D. and Velma Davis Center in Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave.
'Elmo Makes Music' tickets on sale at Covelli next week
Sesame Street Live presents “Elmo Makes Music” in May at the Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front St. Tickets, from $20 to $45, go on sale at the center’s ticket office at 10 a.m. next Thursday.
File discrimination complaints Friday in Youngstown
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
YMHA meeting at noon today
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority board meets at noon today in the board room of Amedia Plaza, 131 W. Boardman St.
Passion play involves audience
"The Earth Trembled" presented by Top Hat Productions, is in its 21st season.
LaBrae to make state tournament debut today
The game will be a battle of two big men with college futures.
Austintown racino seating still a concern
The session near the Statehouse was the second in as many weeks, and commissioners have scheduled a third for next Wednesday for further discussion on spectator seating and other issues.
Probe continues into crash that killed Warren teens
Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators have a “much clearer picture now” into the facts that led up to a crash that killed six teenagers — but they are not ready to share that with the public.
YSU’s Bellamy looks to reach full potential
Adaris Bellamy was named to the Missouri Valley’s all-newcomer team as a freshman.
YSU women host Indiana State tonight
The Penguins (22-9), who are 12-0 when Brandi Brown scores more than 21 points.
NAMII selects seven projects to start work
The consortium awarded $4.5 for research and development projects on Wednesday.
Healthy Penguins awaiting second-round CIT opponent
The Penguins (18-15) had Wednesday off as they await their second-round opponent.
Superintendent Hathorn wants to meet with charter school parents
More than 2,500 students who live in the city district attended charter schools last year
NFL owners announce rules changes
The second significant player safety rule passed this week to help protect defensive players came with much debate.
Trumbull judge releases $11M for health care services, education
Trumbull County residents to benefit
Tour puts rocker back in his element Kid Rock
It was exactly 15 years ago when a then-unknown Kid Rock (aka Bob Ritchie) released “Devil Without a Cause,” which sold 13 million albums worldwide.
Bobcat is back with new look
After 30 years in show business, Bobcat Goldthwait knows his career now falls into three categories. There are those folks who know him for comedy, there are those folks who know him from his indie-film directing, and, well, those who think he’s dead. In some weird way, the funnyman appears to be OK with all of the above.
Cavs blow big lead as Heat rallies for 24th straight win
The Cavaliers led by 27 in the third quarter.
Shenango campus presents mystery-comedy
The Penn State Shenango Drama Club will present the audience-participation, mystery-comedy “You Have the Right to Remain Dead” at 7:30 p.m. April 6 and 2:30 p.m. April 7 in the campus auditorium, corner of Silver Street and Shenango Avenue, downtown.
Area chiropractor sentenced to probation
Officials believe the doctor stole from insurance companies.
Rust Belt to host recycled-art event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present a celebration of music, food
Student fees hot topic at Austintown BOE meeting
The Austintown school district has had complaints on the student fees charged for supplies.
Cortland man faces sex charges
By JAMIE WARD Geauga County Maple Leaf MIDDLEFIELD A former Cardinal Local Schools math
Youngstown council approves $167.8M budget
Youngstown council approves the city’s 2013 budget Mayor says budget will ‘give the taxpayers
Hubbard cops sharpen response skills with simulations
Hubbard Patrolman Brian Horner takes has to make a split-second decision on whether to fire during Tuesday’s simulation training course.
Valley native relives rocking days
Lisa Jackson had a story to tell — and a lot of people wanted to hear it.
Congress has no role in marriage
Opinion: “Under the Constitution, the regulation and control of marital and family relationships are reserved
Obama, Netanyahu show solidarity regarding Iran
Associated Press JERUSALEM Seeking a fresh start to a strained relationship, President Barack
Alberini’s restaurant to go out of business
Alberini’s restaurant to go out of business NILES Alberini’s, a well-known restaurant, is going
‘The earth trembled’ | Show details
Who: Top Hat Productions. What: “The Earth Trembled,” a Passion play. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday,
“scandal” (10:02 P.M., ABC): So, just who isn’t sleeping around on
“scandal” (10:02 P.M., ABC): So, just who isn’t sleeping around on “Scandal”? In tonight’s episode,
Drug-related charges bring lengthy prison sentence
Father Gregg Maturi spoke on behalf of the accused man.
Will snail slime smooth skin?
Q. Is it true that snail slime is found in many facial creams? If so, what are the benefits of snail
Craigslist-case jury recommends death
Craigslist-case jury recommends death akron A jury on Wednesday recommended the death penalty
METRO DIGEST || Housing authority meeting planned
Housing authority meeting planned Youngstown Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority board
Woman’s Heart Day
Woman’s Heart Day YOUNGSTOWN Registration for the 10th Annual Woman’s Heart Day, a free health
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hands in Action Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and
Guns: Issue is suicide
Opinion: By Steven S. SHARFSTEIN Baltimore Sun Some years ago, I was called by one of my patients who had
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police say Pa. hotel maid took 13 pills from Room 13 INDUSTRY, Pa. Police have
Port authority hopes to know Friday the fate of tower
Officials hope to know Friday the fate of the air traffic control tower at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Salute to Senior Service
Salute to Senior Service YOUNGSTOWN The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
No workplace protections
Opinion: WASHINGTON Ohio Republican Sen. Rob Portman took a terrific, brave step in announcing his support
METRO DIGEST || File discrimination complaints Friday
Discrimination issues YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, special meeting, 10 a.m., township administration
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Susan Roberts and Charles Russell, Youngstown, girl, March
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Head Start’s impact great
Opinion: By Alan Guttman Baltimore Sun Now that sequestration is upon us, our nation’s leaders continue
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Matyi Jr., 27, of 5573 Madrid Drive,
The arts enrich us all
Opinion: The arts enrich us all Even with 50 years of experi- ence in both local and professional theater I
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Admission (PG-13) A strait-laced Princeton admissions officer visiting an
Plan B was drawn up to secure a bailout, Cypriot officials say
Cyprus’ government has drawn up a new plan to raise funds needed for the country to secure a crucial international bailout, three top government officials said Wednesday.
Marines killed in training were young, had whole lives ahead
Associated Press CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. They’re called “leathernecks” or “Devil Dogs,” but some of
South Side man gets 10-year prison term for manslaughter
Lamont McQueen gets 10 years in prison in the shooting death of Cedric Robinson.
Syria to UN: Look into chemical attack
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Syria asked U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday to
Today’s YSU WOMEN’S game
Today’s YSU WOMEN’S game Matchup: Indiana State (18-12) at Youngstown State (22-9) Tip-off: 7:05
Police charge a New Castle man with unlawful contact with two underage brothers
The suspect told police he inappropriately touched the boys
Senate vote: OK $85B cuts, avert shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in
Governor signs landmark gun bills
Associated Press DENVER Colorado’s governor signed bills Wednesday that place new restrictions
COLORADO Corrections chief is shot, killed at home
Associated Press MONUMENT, Colo. The fatal shooting of Colorado’s top prisons official when he
CD sales will help children
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Kid Rock is helping raise money for Shriners Hospitals for Children on
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Midnight Massacre” and “The Sickness,SDRq two horror films by local directors,
Poll: Low-wage workers gloomy over future
Associated Press WASHINGTON Though lower-wage American workers have accounted for the lion’s
Penn National involved in track in Lawrence Co., Pa.
There are differences between the Pennsylvania and Austintown projects.
‘Shock and awe’ fell short of announced goal in Iraq
Editorial: On the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, the “shock and awe” verbal banner
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