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Leetonia school locked down after shooting over utility dispute
Police have issued an arrest warrant for a village man who they said became irate over a utility shutoff and fired a shot at his son’s van, shattering its driver’s side window, before his son drove off in the van.
MCDD workers work in 'culture of fear,' survey says
Employees of the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities are dissatisfied with their senior management, but satisfied with their jobs and immediate supervisors, according to a recent survey.
State agents charge three with illegal alcohol sales
State agents charge three with illegal alcohol sales
Betras, Sammarone exchange words over Tressel comment
Betras, Sammarone exchange words over Tressel comment
Warren man pleads not guilty in traffic death of Howland woman
Warren man pleads not guilty in traffic death of Howland woman
UPDATE|Police: Pa. student flashed 2 knifes, injured 20
UPDATE|Police: Pa. student flashed 2 knifes, injured 20
Campbell police arrest two from Pa. on drug charges
Campbell police arrest two from Pa. on drug charges
Boardman police arrest Warren woman on multiple charges
Boardman police arrest Warren woman on multiple charges
UPDATE | 1 arrested in stabbings; some wounds serious
1 arrested in stabbings at Pennsylvania school
State agents charge three with illegal alcohol sales
State agents charge three with illegal alcohol sales
Open house for Rescue Mission volunteers Saturday
The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley is celebrating National Volunteer Week with a special open house for all Mission volunteers past and present from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Rescue Mission’s Resident Building, 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken
OCCHA will host community health fair
OCCHA will host community health fair YOUNGSTOWN The Hispanic American Civic & Cultural
Hermitage couple sentenced for tax-fraud conspiracy
Chief U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti has placed a Hermitage, Pa., couple on probation for tax-fraud conspiracy and ordered each defendant to pay $35,805 in restitution.
Proposed bill would designate September Safe Driving month
The Ohio Senate approved legislation Tuesday aimed at drawing attention to the dangers of distracted driving.
Men charged with DUI, walking intoxicated
Police cited a man for driving under the influence and the person he hit on South Meridian Road for walking intoxicated in a roadway at about 9:40 p.m. Monday.
Belinky now off ballot; hopeful Sammarone's fliers derided
A Democratic candidate faces criticism for using a decades-old quote from Jim Tressel
Hirschbecks mourn loss of another son with ALD
Michael Hirschbeck loses long battle with ALD
Mahoning Dem chairman urging state panel to get answers
‘We owe it to the public to not sweep this under the rug,’ he said
YSU rallies for split against Kent State
The Penguins used a seven-run sixth inning to capture game two, 7-4, as the teams split at Eastwood Field.
Cadets at YSU police academy get specialized rifle training
YSU academy provides training to certify cadets in the safe and proper use of rifles
Former YSU infielder Dosch makes Class A pro debut
Drew Dosch now plays for the Delmarva Shorebirds.
Hubbard’s Weller will race at Richmond
Hubbard native Jimmy Weller, 28, will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Richmond International Raceway on Friday.
YNDC report will contain strategies to improve, stabilize neighborhoods
Report will contain strategies for improving and stabilizing neighborhoods
KO Drugs championships set for Thursday night
A total of 11 underclass and 10 upperclass titles will be on the line with three female championships also up for grabs.
Injured Boardman teacher sues over police drill
Jesse McClain, a Boardman teacher, alleges a township police captain tackled and injured him during an active shooter drill.
Kmiec returns as director of ballet school
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Virginia Hartman has stepped down as artistic director of Ballet Western
Haslett’s hustle helps Penguins earn softball split with Zips
YSU softball player Kayla Haslett will have a sore, yet endearing mark to remember the Penguins’ trip to Akron for the next week or so.
Mahoning visitors bureau buys ad in WSJ magazine, Times Square
Mahoning County got a full-page ad in a magazine inserted in 400,000 copies of the Wall Street Journal for $8,000 and a free bonus video shown 240 times on the Times Square jumbo-thon.
Liberty Schools, township will have levies on ballot
The school district’s two renewal levies will mean no new taxes; the township is seeking new taxes for road repaving.
Youngstown schools detail snow day make-up plan
Some board members expressed reservations about the blizzard bags
Warren police say charges against David Grohl Alley vandal near
Warren police have received tips from the public and believe they are making progress in identifying the man who vandalized art work in David Grohl Alley late Friday.
Woman tells dispatcher: ‘We got shot. We got shot. We got shot’
A 48-year-old South Street woman can be heard telling a dispatcher about 10 times “We got shot, we got shot, we got shot”
Lawmakers delete provision to penalize counties for mailing unsolicited ballots
State auditor has authority to punish counties that break election laws
Pregnant woman faces drug charge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police say a 24-year-old Sharon, Pa., woman arrested on drug charges
Cohasset Express provides unique insight to Mill Creek Park
The Cohasset Express offers Mill Creek MetroParks visitors the opportunity to explore the park’s nooks and crannies. The trolley was obtained by the park district in September, but revealed only this year.
Don’t sleep through primary; get out early to cast your ballot
Editorial: Psst! In case you haven’t heard, campaign season in the Mahoning Valley and Ohio is shifting into
Bipartisan critics blast Kerry on foreign policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry pushed back Tuesday against withering
area easter egg hunts & activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Legislative panel OKs midterm budget bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio legislative panel has approved a midterm budget bill that
Scientists making body parts in lab
Associated Press LONDON In a north London hospital, scientists are growing noses, ears and blood
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women’s hoops losing three players
YSU women’s hoops losing three players YOUNGSTOWN Guards Shar’Rae Davis, Amanda Barger and
METRO DIGEST || Warren council will consider funds for airport
Council will consider funds for airport WARREN Warren City Council will consider legislation at
American becomes latest airline to tweak frequent-flier program
Associated Press DALLAS Airline travelers are adjusting to constant turbulence in frequent-flier
Driver in hit-skip fatal gets 8 years in prison
Michael J. Johnson Jr. got eight years in prison and a 10-year driver’s license suspension and was fined $5,000
Bill that would end orca shows stalls in Calif.
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A California bill that sought to end killer-whale shows at
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CBS dominant in Nielsen ratings with music awards, finale NEW YORK A country music
Virus kills baby pigs; US bacon prices rise
Associated Press MILWAUKEE A virus never before seen in the U.S. has killed millions of baby
Official: Underwater signal relocated
Official: Underwater signal relocated PERTH, Australia An Australian official says equipment
GOP lawmakers balk when cuts in spending turn real
Associated Press WASHINGTON When House Republicans pass Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget for a fourth
Bond set for man arrested after chase
Staff report CAMPBELL Bond was set at $37,500, 10 percent cash or surety, in Campbell Municipal
FNB to acquire OBA
FNB to acquire OBA HERMITAGE, Pa. First National Bank Corp. announced it will acquire OBA
Summer gas prices forecast to dip 1 cent
Drivers will get the slightest of breaks on gasoline prices this summer, according to the Energy Department.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Ellsworth Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., town hall, 11125 Akron-Canfield Road.
Ukraine tries to quell pro-Russian uprisings
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine Ukrainian authorities moved to quell pro-Moscow uprisings
Drew Carey makes game show his own Right at any Price
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES There’s so much noise during an episode of
Five memorable quotes from David Letterman, who announced last week that he will retire from
Five memorable quotes from David Letterman, who announced last week that he will retire from “Late
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.30 .36 Avalon
High court reaffirms free speech for everyone
Opinion: The recent Supreme Court decision over-ruling some Federal Election Commission restrictions on
CARPATHO-RUSYnS Lecture on Slavic group at the Butler
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN John Schweich will deliver a lecture on the history of the Rusyns in
Shadones: Easter pies from the guys
Signature Dish takes its cue from an Italian Easter tradition.
Scott chasing No. 1 in return to Augusta
Adam Scott is relishing every part of being Masters champion.
No contest: Huskies finish off perfect season
Geno Auriemma and Connecticut stand alone in women’s college basketball, and they reached the top in unprecedented fashion.
Still long road to unionization
Northwestern has a deadline today to ask for a review of the decision from the full National Labor Relations Board.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Massachusetts home intruder turns out to be a duck NORTH READING, Mass. Police in
Murphy home run powers Indians
Nyjer Morgan had three hits and two RBIs for the Indians, who will play their second doubleheader this season today.
Bill says athletes are not employees
The Ohio House Finance and Appropriations Committee amended a midterm budget proposal Monday to clarify that college athletes are not considered employees.
A grille that serves more than a meal
A grille that serves more than a meal When Food Writer Erin Kouvas visited a Girard grille
It’s all in the blend
It’s all in the blend Drinks Columnist Brian Fry reviews five outstanding red blends from some
METRO DIGEST || 3 men arrested
3 men arrested YOUNGSTOWN Members of the vice squad arrested three men and seized a 9mm
US employers advertised more open jobs in February
U.S. employers posted more job openings in February, a sign that hiring will likely improve in the months ahead.
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