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Girard residents may be able to purchase second meter for outdoor use

Girard residents may soon have the opportunity to purchase a second water meter that would include a


The state’s early-voting laws need changes, secretary of state says

He doesn’t have a specific plan husted visit sgjk sgjk sg sjgkjsk YOUNGSTOWN Voting for the


Baby boy flown to Akron hospital

The baby’s father told hospital staff the injuries occurred when the infant fell from a couch


The law requires banks to post a $10,000 bond with the city if they foreclose on a property

Letters to banks that have foreclosed on about 300 houses were recently sent ytown foreclosure


Phase I of the $100 million, seven-story tower will open in April 2014

Project boosts local economy Beam tops off St. E’s hospital wing BOARDMAN Placement of the


Accused rapist back behind bars

The man was taken back into custody after a visit to his victim’s home. Rape suspect back in


Meet and greet Tuesday for possible statewide candidates

Meet and greet Tuesday for possible statewide candidates YOUNGSTOWN Potential Democratic


Patrol identifies driver killed in Ellsworth crash

Patrol identifies driver killed in Ellsworth crash ELLSWORTH The driver killed in a two-vehicle


Fla. lt. gov. office shuts after her resignation

Fla. lt. gov. office shuts after her resignation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The administration of


Tiger back on top in golf

Tiger back on top in golf ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Tiger Woods is back to No. 1 in the world with a


Lawyer says 17-year-old not guilty in baby killing

Lawyer says 17-year-old not guilty in baby killing BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The lawyer for a suspect


AG: Sheriff threatened reporter, volunteer

AG: Sheriff threatened reporter, volunteer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police have arrested a Pennsylvania


Israel to resume tax transfers to Palestinians

Israel to resume tax transfers to Palestinians RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel’s government says


Winning ticket for $338M Powerball sold in NJ

Winning ticket for $338M Powerball sold in NJ LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — The lottery fantasies of


One killed in car-truck crash

One killed in car-truck crash BERLIN CENTER The Ohio State Highway Patrol in Canfield is


Ohio school says social media swelled crowd

Ohio school says social media swelled crowd DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Social media messages helped bring


Shinedown coming to Covelli Centre

Shinedown coming to Covelli Centre YOUNGSTOWN Shinedown will come to Covelli Centre May 5 for a


Masonry meeting and conferring degree

Masonry meeting and conferring degree SALEM Salem Commandery of York Rite Masonry recently met


Pa. Game Commission: Deer harvest up 2 percent

Pa. Game Commission: Deer harvest up 2 percent HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game


Priest suspended over 1990s allegation

Priest suspended over 1990s allegation NEWRY, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania bishop has


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS St. Joseph the Provider School in Youngstown will sponsor its annual basket auction and


STORM UPDATE: Mahoning Valley can expect snow to last longer, accumulate deeper today

STORM UPDATE: Mahoning Valley can expect snow to last longer, accumulate deeper today Staff report


Phantoms fall but clinch berth

Youngstown will be in the USHL playoffs for the second straight year


Wean Foundation distributes $837,500

Five others received a combined $125,000


Bazetta Township officials hope to centralize fire and ambulance services

Mosquito Lake is one of Trumbull County’s greatest assets, but for Bazetta Township officials, it has created one of its most bedeviling dilemmas relating to fire protection.


Valley readies for early spring snow storm

Seven inches likely


Tribe’s Jiminez looks ahead to better results

The former Rockies pitcher believes he’s solved his hesitation problem


At I-X Indoor Amusement Park Dogs have their day

To the dogs is where entertainers Joan and Scott Houghton decided to go with their traveling comedy act over a decade ago.


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native finished 21st in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 in


Reviving tradition

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CAMPBELL The Greek community didn’t let the cold,


CRAFT-Y CONCLUSION

Ohio State escapes Iowa State upset bid Associated Press DAYTON Aaron Craft dribbled in place


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Postal workers deliver message: Don’t stop 6-day service

Chanting slogans such as “USA for six-day,” and “Don’t let Donahoe disobey, deliver mail on Saturday,” area postal workers tried Sunday afternoon to rally support for a congressional mandate to continue mail delivery six days a week.

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Crosby, Kennedy sting Flyers in OT victory

Pittsburgh’s winning streak grows to 12


Girard High to host Beach Classic

— Prep basketball— By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com GIRARD Fifty-two high school


Crash can’t stop Kid Rock’s biggest fan

One year ago, Phyllis McAuley was laid up in a hospital bed, her life in the balance. She suffered an open-book pelvic fracture in a motorcycle accident on U.S. Route 422 in Warren on St. Patrick’s Day 2012.


Newsmakers

NEWSMAKERS ‘Croods’ catches fire with $44.7M opening LOS ANGELES The caveman comedy “The


AL BEACH CLASSIC

AL BEACH CLASSIC IF YOU GO When: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Where: Boardman High School. What: All-


seder

seder Symbolism of foods The ke’arah, Seder tray, contains unique foods used at the Seder. The


Hubbard All Sports Hall of Fame dinner

Hubbard All Sports Hall of Fame dinner HUBBARD The Hubbard High School All Sports Hall of Fame


New officer completes work promised by police levy

After promising voters more police officers with the passage of a police levy, the newest hire will complete a two-year plan for the department.


A day for Greeks to celebrate

Opinion: A day for Greeks to celebrate Today marks the celebra- tion of Greek Independence Day. For Greek


Gregg’s Gardens gets $10K from Trumbull 100 group

Staff report WARREN The Warren-based volunteer group Gregg’s Gardens (www.greggsgardens.org) has


Auto accident causes power outage in Niles

Auto accident causes power outage in Niles Niles Police said a car accident near Eastwood Mall


Kerry warns Iraq about Iran flights

Associated Press BAGHDAD Just days after the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, U.S.


National urban violence summit set for Ohio

Associated Press CLEVELAND Community activists hoping to find solutions to urban violence and


28th annual COLUMBIANA COUNTY CLASSIC

When: Tuesday, 6 p.m. Where: Lisbon High School. What: All-Star game featuring girls and boys


Pirates catcher Martin ejected for early shower

Chris Leroux was shelled by the Orioles


Syria Opposition plunges into much disarray

Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s opposition plunged into disarray Sunday as its president quit


New pope opens Holy Week

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s


12th annual Frank Bubba Classic

When: Tuesday, 6 p.m. Where: Howland High School. What: All-Star game featuring girls and boys


Jeter likely to be on DL

The Yankees shortstop is recovering from a broken ankle


We should stop overusing bully label

Opinion: By Susan Eva Porter Los Angeles Times A Florida mother was arrested this month for allegedly


Years Ago

Today is Monday, March 25, the 84th day of 2013. There are 281 days left in the year. The Jewish


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Answers Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 8 5 u8 3 vA K J 7 4 w9 8 3


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt


‘Goblinproofing’ book wins odd-title prize

Associated Press LONDON A supernaturally tinged barnyard manual has won Britain’s quirkiest


The unraveling of a plan

Opinion: The unraveling of a plan Akron Beacon Journal: Keith Faber and William Batchelder, the House


Population loss is troubling, but it isn’t irreversible

Editorial: One consolation that Mahoning County can take from recent census data is that the county is not


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Gun-debate sides make public appeals

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two of the loudest voices in the gun debate say it’s up to voters


Cyprus, creditors secure agreement toward bailout

Tense negotiations between Cyprus and its international creditors yielded a preliminary agreement early today that paves the way for the cash-strapped island nation to receive a 10 billion euro ($13 billion) bailout, a diplomat said.


Winning $338M Powerball ticket sold in NJ

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. When Teddy Jackson heard Sunday morning that the lone winning


Team qualifies for world championships

Girard Robocats


RNC contemplates reforms

Opinion: WASHINGTON Because of the grotesquely swollen place the presidency now occupies in the nation’s


Storm stops Woods’ march at Bay Hill

Play resumes Monday at 10 a.m.


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses David L. Markley, 41, of 732 Laurelwood Drive SE,


Miriam’s Cup recognizes role of Moses’ sister

Passover begins at sundown tonight with Seders celebrated by families


Trail ceremony

Trail ceremony BRACEVILLE TOWNSHIP A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 11 a.m. May 17 for the


Elvis has left the (Denver) building

Broncos lose out to Ravens on Dumervil


Midwest sees spring transform into a blast of winter weather

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Few signs of spring are being found in parts of the Midwest as


Hinchcliffe wins first career race

Helio Castroneves was second in the IRL race


Ohio lawmakers take up energy rule

Associated Press COLUMBUS Battle lines are being drawn over whether Ohio should scrap its


Mom, 2 sons improve after airport sign fell

Mom, 2 sons improve after airport sign fell montgomery, ala. A woman and two of her sons were


Kansas flips script, bounces UNC

The Jayhawks outscored the Tar Heels, 49-28, in the second half


Let Medicaid grow

Opinion: By Sean Shacklett Special to The Vindicator Here are the facts: If breast cancer is detected


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing New Hope ROTHG Outreach, 336 Breaden St., Youngstown, food and clothing


France takes lead in Syria

Opinion: BRUSSELS, Belgium France and Britain are pressing the European Union to end its embargo on arms


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brendaliz Corchado and Jemisom Laviena, Youngstown, boy,


PNC Bank exec: Deal is paying big dividends

By Mark Williams Columbus Dispatch PITTSBURGH PNC’s bargain-basement deal to take over what


Kyle Busch captures wild race at Fontana

Tony Stewart shoved Joey Logano after a last-lap crash with Denny Hamlin


Video game review

‘god of war’ Grade: C Details: for the PlayStation 3, $59.99 Kratos is angry. That’s all you