Vindy.com for March 2015

Davis Center cafe now offering new, healthful fare under Friends Specialty management

Mill Creek MetroParks is now bringing the experience of Fellows Riverside Gardens right to your plate.

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• March 31, 2015 10:55 p.m.

GOP lawmaker proposes limiting casino/racino credits used to reduce state taxes

A Republican lawmaker wants to limit promotional gaming credits used by casinos and racinos that reduce the taxes they pay to the state.

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• March 31, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Youngstown fire victims appeared to be trying to get out, chief says

The three people who died in their Powers Way home in a fire early Monday were all found out of their beds.

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• March 31, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Injunction expected against South Range BOE as member in question resigns

An attorney will file an injunction against the South Range Board of Education sometime next week while the board maintains it did nothing wrong.

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• March 31, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Car sales up from last month, but down from last March

One fewer selling day this March will have an obvious impact on auto sales.

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• March 31, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Ed O'Neill on Vindy Talk Radio

April 1, 2015 | Ed O'Neil

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• March 31, 2015 10:48 p.m.

Elderly Niles woman beaten to death late today; teen in custody

A woman in her 90s was beaten to death at a home on Cherry Avenue here late today, and a 15-year-old Niles boy who his sister said was just released from the Trumbull Juvenile Justice Center today is being held by police.

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• March 31, 2015 9:58 p.m.

Benchea spent considerable alone time with step-granddaughter, witnesses testify in rape trial

The brother, cousin and aunt of the 12-year-old girl accusing her stepgrandfather, Rick Benchea, of raping her repeatedly over four years testified in Benchea’s trial Tuesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.

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• March 31, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Prison layoffs don't surprise mayor, budget adjustments made

Mayor John A. McNally said the announcement by the Corrections Corp. of America that 185 employees will be laid off from CCA’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center doesn’t surprise him.

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• March 31, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Poland's Family Health Night physical, educational benefits for healthy students

As the school district’s elementary schools prepare for consolidation, North, Dobbins and Union already are collaborating.

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• March 31, 2015 9:55 p.m.

New day-care aims to connect cultures, communities, develop character

HaSheen Wilson, like so many other entrepreneurs, has a dream. His is to have an impact on today’s youths.

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• March 31, 2015 9:55 p.m.

No comment on Windsor House proposal at tonight's hearing

No one spoke for or against a proposed joint economic development district Tuesday night at a public hearing in the township.

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• March 31, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Trumbull grand jury indicts Champion man on burglary charge

Trumbull grand jury indicts Champion man on burglary charge

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• March 31, 2015 6:38 p.m.

Warren man jailed on rape charge

Warren man jailed on rape charge

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• March 31, 2015 6:01 p.m.

224/11 construction project in Canfield to fully begin Friday

224/11 construction project in Canfield to fully begin Friday

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• March 31, 2015 5:27 p.m.

6 Youngstown amphitheater proposals under review

6 Youngstown amphitheater proposals under review

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• March 31, 2015 5:15 p.m.

Stun gun used to subdue Youngstown man

Stun gun used to subdue Youngstown man

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• March 31, 2015 5 p.m.

Rich Center for Autism has event Thursday to start Autism Awareness Month

Rich Center has autism awareness event Thursday

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• March 31, 2015 4:46 p.m.

Ohio Racing Commission approves new whip rules for harness racers

Ohio Racing Commission approves new whip rules for harness racers

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• March 31, 2015 2:56 p.m.

Former President Clinton endorses Strickland for US Senate

Former President Clinton endorses Strickland for US Senate

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• March 31, 2015 2:19 p.m.

Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes limiting casino, racino gambling credits

Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes limiting casino, racino gambling credits

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• March 31, 2015 2:02 p.m.

US stocks move lower a day after big jump

US stocks move lower a day after big jump

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• March 31, 2015 1:41 p.m.

Patriots owner: Aaron Hernandez told me he was innocent

Patriots owner: Aaron Hernandez told me he was innocent

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• March 31, 2015 1:13 p.m.

Boil advisory lifted in Cortland

Boil advisory lifted in Cortland

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• March 31, 2015 12:43 p.m.

Austintown police investigating woman's threat to shoot up house

Austintown police investigating woman's threat to shoot up house

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• March 31, 2015 12:22 p.m.

YSU men's basketball team reportedly losing two more

YSU men's basketball team reportedly losing two more players.

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• March 31, 2015 12:20 p.m.

Poll: Hillary Clinton loses ground in swing states

Poll: Hillary Clinton loses ground in swing states

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• March 31, 2015 12:17 p.m.

Cafaro Foundation donates $100K to United Way of Trumbull County

Cafaro Foundation donates $100K to United Way of Trumbull County

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• March 31, 2015 11:34 a.m.

Teen leadership summit is Wednesday at YSU

Teen leadership summit is Wednesday at YSU

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• March 31, 2015 11:30 a.m.

Thursday lecture in Warren on how to prevent falls is canceled

Lecture canceled

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• March 31, 2015 11:24 a.m.

Pinwheel event Friday in Warren kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month

Pinwheel event Friday in Warren kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month

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• March 31, 2015 11:13 a.m.

Keystone Blind Association purchases former furniture store building in Hermitage

Keystone Blind Association purchases Hermitage building

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• March 31, 2015 11:05 a.m.

ODOT announces lane restrictions, ramp closures Wednesday in Mahoning, Trumbull counties

ODOT announces lane restrictions, ramp closures Wednesday in Mahoning, Trumbull counties

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• March 31, 2015 11 a.m.

Police investigating stabbing of Crandall Avenue man

Police investigating stabbing of Crandall Avenue man

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• March 31, 2015 10:50 a.m.

Youngstown cops looking for piggy bank thieves

Youngstown cops looking for piggy bank thieves

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• March 31, 2015 10:46 a.m.

Rolling Stones tour will stop at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh

Rolling Stones tour will stop at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh

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• March 31, 2015 10:24 a.m.

BREAKING NEWS | 185 to be laid off at Youngstown private prison

BREAKING NEWS | 185 to be laid off at Youngstown private prison

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• March 31, 2015 10:18 a.m.

Hubbard Township police have drug-collection unit

Hubbard Township police have drug-collection unit

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• March 31, 2015 10:14 a.m.

Classmates continue to mourn at South Range school

Classmates continue to mourn at South Range school

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• March 31, 2015 9:27 a.m.

New South Range BOE member resigns; board will reopen process

New South Range BOE member resigns; board will reopen process

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• March 31, 2015 9:18 a.m.

Fire victims were deaf role models

William and Judith Schmidt “were very inspirational” to their fellow deaf people, Easter Seal spokeswoman says.

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• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

S. Range Atty.: White to resign, restart board appointment process

Vindicator Atty. had said appointment violated sunshine law

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• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Amazing Randi makes appearance at YSU

Amazing Randi de-mystifies audience during an appearance at Youngstown State University

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• By Brandon Klein
• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Plea entered in Winona Avenue homicide case

Trials set for other defendants on April 13

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• By Joe Gorman
• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Youngstown council to consider a new planning contract Wednesday

The contract cost would be up to $60,000

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• By David Skolnick
• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

County Mayo has new CD

County Mayo, one of the premiere traditional Irish music bands in Northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania, has released its fifth album.

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• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley leads local Safe Kids

Goal is to reduce unintentional childhood injuries

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• By William K. Alcorn
• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Now that Canfield city, township have tentative agreement, what about a proposed facility left without water?

Proposed special needs school had been a part of ABC Water District's proposal

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• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Girl testifies of rape by her grandfather

A 12-year-old girl who lived with her grandparents on Belvedere Avenue Southeast from age 6 to age 11 told a jury Monday her grandfather raped her multiple times per week for more than three years.

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• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Trevor Noah will replace Stewart on ‘Daily Show’

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old comedian from South

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• March 31, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Clues sought in triple fatal fire

Deaths are city's first fire fatalities of 2015

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• March 31, 2015 12:01 a.m.

Cruz has nothing to offer the nation

Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva Tribune News Service Imagine a politician so desperate to stay relevant

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

nhl roundup Monday night’s games

Lightning 5, Canadiens 3 MONTREAL Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop had two assists, Vladislav

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Police and Fire Committee, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Woman charged for second time with having drugs in Trumbull County jail

Brittany N. Gromley, 24, of Federal Street in Warren purportedly possessed drugs in the Trumbull County jail.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Warren police investigate three weekend gunfire incidents, two resulting in arrest

A 55-year-old city woman was one of the targets of three gunfire incidents in the city over the weekend.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Church van crashes into canal, killing 8 and injuring 10

Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. The congregants of a close-knit Haitian church gathered

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

indiana Lawmakers try to quiet furor caused by law

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday, and sports

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Warren police investigate three weekend gunfire incidents, two resulting in arrest

A 55-year-old city woman was one of the targets of three gunfire incidents in the city over the weekend.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Young Republicans

Young Republicans warren The Trumbull County Young Republicans will meet at 7 tonight at the

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Tsarnaev lawyers start laying out case

Tsarnaev lawyers start laying out case BOSTON Prosecutors rested their case against Boston

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Judge denies restraining order against Rucci, Hotel California

The hotels serve different clientele in different locations, the judge wrote.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

newsmakers

newsmakers Williams’ wife, kids to meet outside court SAN FRANCISCO The wife and adult

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Two men arraigned on felony charges connected with Niles crimes

Two men were arraigned Monday morning in Niles Muncipal Court after being arrested over the weekend on charges stemming from Niles criminal incidents.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

US organizations invested in frozen Chinese stocks

Associated Press WASHINGTON The University of Michigan, defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Cruz paints in bold political colors

Opinion: “In your heart you know he’s right,” was Barry Goldwater’s presidential campaign slogan in 1964.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

1 dead after car smashes into police vehicle at NSA gates

Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

German co-pilot was once treated for suicidal tendencies

Associated Press DUESSELDORF, Germany How could someone once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

MAHONING COUNTY Courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jordan A. Rogers, 32, of 1638 Lynn Ave., Youngstown,

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, March 31, the 90th day of 2015. There are 275 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Wine for Hope will benefit sick children of the Valley

A Hope Foundation fundraiser will honor Jack Gocala Sr. for his dedication to children and the community.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Narration and music combine in ‘Seven Steps to the Cross’ cantata

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance presents the Emancipation Community Choir in Holy Week program

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Age is not just a number on TV Land’s newest series ‘YOUNGER’ FUN

By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee PASADENA, Calif. TV Land is getting “Younger.” The cable

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Penn National withdraws from proposed Lawrence County racino

Lawrence County Commissioner says "hopefully a temporary bump in the road"

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Theft-by-deception case

Theft-by-deception case BOARDMAN A township business owner faces a theft-by-deception charge

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

South Avenue business, clergy and city officials discuss area

The second South Avenue Business Association meeting was on Monday.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Bunny rabbits aren’t toys

Opinion: By Kendall Bryant People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Easter is almost upon us, or as we

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Firdevs Ozcan and Steve Tarazewski, Youngstown, boy,

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Work on outline of agreement with Iran continues up to today’s deadline

Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program reached a

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Lawmakers urge ‘no’ vote on TPA

Lawmakers urge ‘no’ vote on TPA WARREN On Wednesday, United Steelworkers rank-and-file members

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Checkup time for Obamacare

Opinion: “In a few moments, when I sign this bill, all of the overheated rhetoric over reform will finally

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Obama wrong on Hoerig case; congressional action warranted

Editorial: The Obama administration has its priorities skewed when it comes to Brazil — as evidenced by its

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Close sledding loophole

Opinion: Sioux City (Iowa) Journal: We encourage Gov. Terry Branstad to sign a bill passed by the Legislature

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Let’s go after cyberbullies

Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday Monica Lewinsky is back, and this time, at least, not as a victim. She

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.510.22 Avalon

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Stevie Wonder’s current tour will bring him to Ohio Wednesday for a concert at Value City

Stevie Wonder’s current tour will bring him to Ohio Wednesday for a concert at Value City Arena in

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

ITCL having all-star basketball games

ITCL having all-star basketball games Berlin Center The Inter Tri-County League all-star

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Humane society plans visit with Easter Bunny

Humane society plans visit with Easter Bunny LEETONIA The Humane Society of Columbiana County

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, study says

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO An apple a day doesn’t necessarily keep the

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

REUNIONS

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1973 will have its 60th birthday party beginning at 2 p.m.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Shots for Tots clinic

Shots for Tots clinic WARREN The Warren City Health Department is offering a Shots for Tots

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Team fined, GM Farmer suspended, but Cleveland loses no draft pick for texts

The NFL sent a tough message to Browns general manager Ray Farmer for texting.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Calendula cream cools redness of rosacea

Q. I have been looking for ways to get rid of rosacea and have tried a number of products during the

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

prep roundup Monday’s games

BASEBALL Boardman 2, Woodridge 1 PENINSULA Travis Jones had two hits and Nick Kubala and

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Terps shake off cold first half to stop Vols

Maryland is going back to consecutive Final Fours and for the second straight year the Terrapins pushed aside Tennessee to get there.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Canfield’s Tinkey set for final softball season

Rachel Tinkey is a four-year starter at shortstop for Canfield.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional Health System will host 21 free bariatric surgery

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

One quarter of Ohio counties lack OB/GYN physicians

Sen. Brown says access to maternal care key to healthier moms and babies

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

oddly enough

oddly enough Grandma is a centerfold: Rest home bares all for calendar AKRON The stars of a

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

nba roundup Monday night’s games

Celtics 116, Hornets 104 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Avery Bradley had 30 points and eight rebounds, and

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Training campy: Tribe having fun

No team seems be enjoying itself as much as Cleveland, once only the butt of jokes.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

birthdays

birthdays Actor William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere”) is 88. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 81. Actress

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Slowey’s quick pitch ignites confrontation

Both teams rushed onto the field before the bottom of the fifth inning of the Pittsburgh’s 18-4 rout of Philadelphia.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Izzo, Spartans enjoying unexpected NCAA Tournament run

Michigan State’s run to the Final Four came one season later than expected, and that’s part of the reason coach Tom Izzo is enjoying it so much.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

Former NBA player tells cautionary tale about drugs at YSU

Chris Herren was a freshman at Boston College when he did cocaine for the time.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

UConn gets past Dayton

Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are back in a familiar place — the Final Four.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

fast facts

fast facts Canfield senior: She started at point guard as a freshman and at shortstop as a

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

In control: Tribe’s Bauer looks sharp against Sox

Trevor Bauer struck out seven, working solidly into the seventh inning.

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

major league baseball

major league baseball News & notes Chicago Cubs: Third baseman Kris Bryant was reassigned to the

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• March 31, 2015 midnight

No injuries in Sunday night Boardman fire

No injuries in Sunday night Boardman fire

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• March 30, 2015 11:28 p.m.

South Range board to redo appointment of member

South Range board to redo appointment of member

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• March 30, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Walking trails plan advances in Canfield

Walking-trails plan advances in Canfield

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• March 30, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Youngstown council to mull new planning pact

Youngstown council to mull new planning pact

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• March 30, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Judge: Rucci can use Hotel California name

Judge: Rucci can use Hotel California name

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• March 30, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Girl, 12, testifies of being raped by grandfather

Girl, 12, testifies of being raped by grandfather

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• March 30, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Deaf couple were community role models

Deaf couple were community role models

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• March 30, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Clues sought in triple fatal fire

Clues sought in triple fatal fire

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• March 30, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Guilty plea entered in homicide

Guilty plea entered in homicide

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• March 30, 2015 9:55 p.m.

MVSD meets Tuesday afternoon

MVSD meets Tuesday afternoon

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• March 30, 2015 6:48 p.m.

Warren man sentenced to prison for domestic violence

Warren man sentenced to prison for domestic violence

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• March 30, 2015 6:31 p.m.

Wrong phone number published

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• March 30, 2015 2:27 p.m.

Hearings set on Beaver County ethane 'cracker' plant

Hearings set on Beaver County ethane 'cracker' plant

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• March 30, 2015 1:03 p.m.

Penn National pulls out of Lawrence Downs project

Penn National pulls out of Lawrence Downs project

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• March 30, 2015 1 p.m.

South Range schools grieve for student who died in today's fire

South Range schools grieve for student who died in today's fire

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• March 30, 2015 12:40 p.m.

UPDATED | Prosecutor: Victim in rape case died in South Side fire

Fire officials and investigators are on the scene of a fatal fire on Powers Way on the city's South Side.

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• March 30, 2015 12:28 p.m.

Warren police investigate two weekend gunfire incidents, one resulting in arrest

Warren police investigate two weekend gunfire incidents, one resulting in arrest

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• March 30, 2015 11:53 a.m.

Man faces deception charges after customer waits for weights

Man faces deception charges after customer waits for weights

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• March 30, 2015 11:01 a.m.

South African comedian to replace Jon Stewart

South African comedian to replace Jon Stewart

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• March 30, 2015 10:57 a.m.

Walmart shoplifting leads to drug charge

Walmart shoplifting leads to drug charge

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• March 30, 2015 10:54 a.m.

Boardman man arrested in abuse incident

Boardman man arrested in abuse incident

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• March 30, 2015 10:50 a.m.

Trumbull alliance announces drug drop-off locations

A new drug-disposal brochure contains a list of drop boxes for unwanted drugs.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Steven Baker, Tony Masello receive District Award of Merit

Byron Harnishfeger is the district’s 2014 Silver Beaver recipient

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Coach K ties record as Duke moves on

Mike Krzyzewski will make his 12th Final Four appearance, which ties him with UCLA’s John Wooden for first all-time.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Hamlin tops Kenseth to win at Martinsville

It was his fifth career victory at the track.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Michigan State outlasts Louisville in overtime

The seventh-seeded Spartans won for the 12th time in 15 games.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

‘Crazy’ Pelini brothers mostly mellow so far

Carl Pelini said their intensity is more of a media creation.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

New senior housing planned

The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority may establish an assisted living center.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Beaver Local teammates earn grade school wrestling titles

Jake Hughes was first in the 55-pound weight class while Brenden Severs was tops at 100 pounds.

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

1.4M at risk in Ohio for crude-oil derailment, study finds

Columbus Dispatch Almost 1.4 million Ohioans live within a half-mile of railroad lines where some

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Budding farmers train at Iron Roots

The Iron Roots Urban Farm on Youngstown’s South Side teaches farming, healthy cooking and good nutrition

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

MCCTC students collaborate in STEM project

MCCTC engineering and biotechnology students work together on project

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Video Game Review

“Battlefield Hardline” Grade: C Details: Electronic Arts, for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3,

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• March 30, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Clinton’s past marked by failures

Opinion: WASHINGTON An abscess of anger seems to gnaw at Hillary Clinton, but the reasons for her

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

YPD fire investigation unit looking for a cause

Building is severely damaged

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Girard, Fitch, Hubbard, Harding advance at robotics regionals

Staff report CLEVELAND The Girard High School FIRST Robotics team, the RoboCats, captured the

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mathews Local school board, 5 p.m., board of education office, 4434-B Warren-

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Officials believe 2 bodies are missing men

Associated Press NEW YORK Two bodies were found Sunday amid rubble from the Manhattan apartment

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Pet lover said she just 'wants to give back'

Karen James has been a volunteer at Angels for Animals for 11 years

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

UIC pitching stymies YSU in doubleheader

The Penguin baseball team fell to 1-8 in Horizon League play.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Builders Association estimating competition winners announced

A team of six students, mentored by an official from DeSalvo Construction, won the contest

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• By Denise Dick
• March 30, 2015 midnight

Closing YDC would border on crime against humanity

Opinion: Closing YDC would border on crime against humanity I am the medical director at Youngstown

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Area Easter Egg Hunts & Activities

A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Kang’s homer lifts Bucs past Braves

Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 4-2 in a spring training game on Sunday.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

House earns rotation spot for Indians

He allowed four runs and six hits in six innings against the White Sox on Sunday.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Intoxicated man arrived by taxi to rob Florida bank TALLAHASSEE, Fla.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Mohawk art students create life-sized cow

Mohawk art students creat life-sized cow incorporating art techniques

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

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

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

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

U.S. ECONOMY Business forecasters boost 2-year outlook

Associated Press WASHINGTON A business economics group has boosted its outlook for U.S. economic

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, March 30, the 89th day of 2015. There are 276 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Republican women plan annual card party

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Who you gonna call? Leprechaun busters!

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Erie Insurance Co. v. Richard Anderson, personal

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Walker wins hometown Texas Open

Fellow Texan Jordan Spieth finished second by four strokes.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Rahul and Swati Nagpal Sethi, Canfield, girl, March 28.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Sales tax to go up in Mahoning on Wed.

Sales tax to go up in Mahoning on Wed. YOUNGSTOWN The total sales-tax rate in Mahoning County

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Penguins top Sharks in shootout

David Perron and Sidney Crosby scored in the shootout for Pittsburgh.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Cavaliers top 76ers despite ugly ending

Cleveland moved 2 1/2 games ahead of Chicago for second place in the East.

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over 74 in the

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Ohioan stuck in mud for two hours

Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio A state park worker in Ohio and a dog teamed up to rescue a

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Associated Press

Associated Press LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND Iran is considering demands for further cuts to its

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Registration, screening at Columbiana schools

Registration, screening at Columbiana schools Columbiana Columbiana School District will have

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• By Denise Dick
• March 30, 2015 midnight

April 6 is application deadline for NASA Roadshow

NASA Roadshow returns to YSU this summer and applications are due April 6

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Library of Congress acquires rare trove of Civil War images

Library of Congress acquires rare trove of Civil War images washington A Houston housewife who

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After recent crashes, police ramp up rail-crossing citations

Associated Press VALHALLA, N.Y. A series of crashes involving trains and passenger vehicles —

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April 9 fashion show will promote eating disorder awareness

April 9 YSU fashion show is sponsored by the Danielle L. Peters Endowment to Promote Awareness of Eating Disorders

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Indiana governor: New law ‘not about discrimination’

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Indiana Gov. Mike Pence defended the new state law that’s garnered

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Fitch High will serve senior citizens dinner

Fitch High will serve senior citizens dinner AUSTINTOWN Austintown residents who are 65 and

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Fiction, nonfiction titles worth checking out SPRING BOOK PREVIEW

By Mary Ann Gwinn The Seattle Times Spring used to be the shoulder season in the publishing

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

United Way’s expanded mission enhances quality of life for all

Editorial: Think of United Way, and most in our community instantly think of compassionate and benevolent

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Face of a woman

Opinion: By Maria Castellucci Chicago Tribune What’s one thing all the cash in your wallet has in common?

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Despite having high gas costs, Northeast resists more pipelines

Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. There is near-universal agreement that the Northeast has to

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

There’s no dispute: Cops need body-worn cameras

Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service Most weeks find RedBlueAmerica columnists

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How can we judge Iran deal?

Opinion: If you’re confused about whether a nuclear deal with Iran would be good for America — or for Israel

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NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Home’ tops ‘Get Hard’ at box office with $54M NEW YORK Business was brisk at the

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• March 30, 2015 midnight

Students participate in day of service

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Girard, Fitch, Hubbard, Warren Harding advance to World Championships in robotics

Girard placed first and won another prestigious honor at the event

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• March 29, 2015 10:07 p.m.

Duke back in the Final Four after beating Gonzaga

Duke back in the Final Four after beating Gonzaga.

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• March 29, 2015 8 p.m.

Cavaliers hold off 76ers at home

Cavaliers hold off 76ers at home.

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• March 29, 2015 7:59 p.m.

Hamlin wins for fifth time at Martinsville

Hamlin wins for fifth time at Martinsville.

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• March 29, 2015 5:35 p.m.

Downtown Youngstown call center sets job fair to hire 260 workers

The center has been in downtown Youngstown more than five years

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• March 29, 2015 5:31 p.m.

Michigan State outlasts Louisville in OT

Michigan State outlasts Louisville in OT

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• March 29, 2015 5:27 p.m.

Two killed in Pennsylvania plane crash this afternoon

The pilot lost control, and the plane fell to the ground 2 miles from airport

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• March 29, 2015 5:25 p.m.

'Home' beats 'Get Hard' by $20M this weekend at movie box offices

'Insurgent' and 'Cinderella' took third and fourth places, respectively

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• March 29, 2015 5:22 p.m.

After uproar, Utah restaurant removes prominent anatomic feature from its statue of animal

The eatery's owner said he was not bowing to public pressure

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• March 29, 2015 5:15 p.m.

Cookie monster? Thief steals cash from Girl Scouts cookie sale

The theft took place outside a Walgreens in New Hampshire last night

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• March 29, 2015 5:10 p.m.

First lady Michelle Obama tells crowd: 'Black girls rock!'

She stressed the importance of education to the gathering of young women of color

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• March 29, 2015 5:06 p.m.

2nd body found this afternoon at site of NYC explosion

Twenty-two people were injured in the gas-line explosion two days ago

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• March 29, 2015 5:01 p.m.

Fire engulfs Youngstown auto wrecking business; damage estimated at $200,000

It had three different points of origin

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• March 29, 2015 4:49 p.m.

Sales tax in Mahoning, Lucas counties increases to 7.25% Wednesday

Toledo and Lucas County are expected to gain an additional $14 million in annual revenue.

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• March 29, 2015 3:57 p.m.

Youngstown housing authority plans suburban project for seniors

Tax credits, federal funding could finance the development

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• March 29, 2015 3:47 p.m.

Impeach Boehner and McConnell

Opinion: They represent America by their own desires

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• March 29, 2015 1:19 a.m.

Advice to tea party members: Don't bet the house on No. 47

Opinion: Romney and a group of US senators have felt the sting

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• March 29, 2015 1:14 a.m.

Ringling Bros. works to save, protect elephants, other animals

Opinion: Criticism in a recent Vindicator column was misguided

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• March 29, 2015 1:10 a.m.

Look on bright side of unemployment as Tamarkin ends Mahoning Valley operations

Opinion: Individuals can benefit though society, economy suffer

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• March 29, 2015 1:08 a.m.

Brown, Ryan lead rally against Pacific trade deal

One of the problems with the trade agreements, Brown said, is they allow companies to take advantage of depressed wages, worse working conditions and weaker labor laws in other countries to exploit workers while at the same time shutting down factories in the U.S. and putting the American middle class out of work.

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• March 29, 2015 12:10 a.m.

Phantoms rebound in rowdy win over Lancers

Youngstown closing in on division title

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• March 29, 2015 12:10 a.m.

82% of legislators mum on making marijuana legal

By Matt Hawout TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Most people have opinions about legalizing

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• March 29, 2015 12:09 a.m.

YSU embraces smash-mouth style

Penguins return their top four running backs

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IRS seeks bigger take from slots jackpots

Penn National official says threshold should be raised due to inflation

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• March 29, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Top grade school wrestlers vie for state titles at Covelli

Eleven area wrestling clubs are competing this weekend.

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• March 29, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the

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• March 29, 2015 12:07 a.m.

Bring your pets — expo is an animal attraction for all

The Northeast Ohio Pet Expo has pot-bellied pigs, birds of prey, a pet psychic and plenty of products for you, your dog or your cat.

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• March 29, 2015 12:07 a.m.

Retired U.N. official to speak May 2 at Ursuline Center

Karfen Koening AbuZayd is a Canfield native

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• March 29, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Area high School basketball All-Star games

BUBBA CLASSIC When: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Where: Howland High School. Format: Girls and boys all-

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• March 29, 2015 12:06 a.m.

ON THE ALLEYS: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES

SRI Investments — Doug Zolla 267-696, Al Nuzzi 245-688, Carl Cramer 257-663, John Larson 263-663, John Bullock 244-654, Kenny Combs 266-647, Bruce Velt 266-626, Mike Vodhanel 215-626, John Dasen 230-625, Tom Hood 224-617, Paul Gruber 221-606, Andy Huff 238-593, Mike Yurco 210-586, Ron Palowitz 234-586.

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• March 29, 2015 12:05 a.m.

150 kids scramble for Easter eggs despite wintry chill

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Apparently it’s never too cold to have an Easter egg

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• March 29, 2015 12:05 a.m.

The Fifth Floor features both formal and casual dining areas

New restaurant to open at Youngstown Club in April

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• March 29, 2015 12:05 a.m.

‘The Buddy Holly Story’ comes to Packard hall

If you go What: “Buddy — The Buddy Holly Story” When: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Packard Music Hall,

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• March 29, 2015 12:05 a.m.

St. James Episcopal Church carries on palm cross tradition

Members of the Altar Guild and church members weave palms.

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• March 29, 2015 12:04 a.m.

METRO DIGEST || Learn how to prevent falls

Lecture on how to prevent falls WARREN Warren SCOPE, 220 West Market St., will offer a free

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• March 29, 2015 12:03 a.m.

5 LEGALIZATION EFFORTS

There are five legalization efforts underway in the state, four by ballot measure to amend the state’s constitution and one as proposed legislation in the House of Representatives.

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• March 29, 2015 12:02 a.m.

NYC designer is Youngstown-proud

Liberty’s Ellen Weiss, mother of Jesse Reed, flips through the pages of the New York City Transit Authority Graphic Standards Manual that her son was able to republish with his colleagues at Pentagram in New York City. Reed works at his dream job, but the Valley native’s real dream is to help Youngstown with his creativity.

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• March 29, 2015 12:01 a.m.

Halloween park becomes studio

Associated Press MIDDLETOWN A Halloween attraction in southwestern Ohio has been turned into a

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Colorado defends legalization of marijuana

Associated Press DENVER States are free to legalize marijuana, Colorado argued last week in a

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Sestak completes walk in Senate bid

Associated Press OHIOVILLE, Pa. Ending a 422-mile walk across Pennsylvania, former Congressman

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA Boko Haram kills 41, stops some from voting

Associated Press ABUJA, NIGERIA Boko Haram extremists killed 41 people, including a legislator,

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch at the Kidston Classroom of the Davis

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Gonzaga looking for first Final Four appearance

The Bulldogs will have to knock off Duke, one of college basketball’s elite programs.

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Afghan cop sentenced for killing woman

Afghan cop sentenced for killing woman KABUL Afghanistan’s highest court has ruled that the

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Angels for Animals plans huge annual garage sale

A garage sale April 10, 11 and 12 will benefit the pets at Angels for Animals.

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Bombeck home put on national register

Associated Press DAYTON The suburban ranch-style home where humor writer Erma Bombeck launched

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Hundreds protest new law in Indiana

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Hundreds of people, some carrying signs reading “no hate in our

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Red Hat luncheon to celebrate spring

Red Hat luncheon to celebrate spring CLEVELAND The Red Hat Society is celebrating spring with an

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

ABWA chapter honors its Woman of the Year

Bonnie Pannunzio receives honor as ABWA Woman of the Year.

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

‘Struthers Revisited’ to be signed May 17

‘Struthers Revisited’ to be signed May 17 STRUTHERS Patricia Beach will sell and sign her new

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Russia to resume space tourism

Russia to resume space tourism MOSCOW Russia officials say they will resume space tourism in

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Unbeaten Kentucky survives scare from Notre Dame

Andrew Harrison made two free throws with six seconds left for the Wildcats.

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Polanco homers as Pirates beat Blue Jays

Walker contributed a two-run double

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

TCCA to hold POY banquet

TCCA to hold POY banquet The Trumbull County Coaches Association will have its 28th annual

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Lawyers: Sterilizations part of plea-deal talks

Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Nashville prosecutors have made sterilization of women part of

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Let’s reap a bounty in this spring’s Harvest for Hunger

Editorial: Again this year, The Vindicator and our broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV are proud to be counted among

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Impact of Ohio’s changes to reduce algae is years away

Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s latest response to the toxic algae in Lake Erie that last year

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Don’t miss chances, deadlines to toss hat in the political ring

Opinion: Don’t miss chances, deadlines to toss hat in the political ring One of my continuing frus-

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

She dared to achieve

Opinion: It’s an improbable path from the dusty cotton fields of Mississippi to the glorious commencement of

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Millennials may hold key to passage, YSU prof says

By Matt Hawout TheNewsOutlet.org Marijuana is in the air — or at least on the minds of Ohioans

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Penguins score three in third to down Coyotes

Letang injured on big hit by Doan

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Miss Brode, Mr. Lebok to wed in April

YOUNGSTOWN Jaime Nicole Brode and Raymond Paul Lebok III, both of Youngstown, are planning an

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tyler and Melissa Stanton, Vienna, boy, March 27.

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Torrid Braun has two more hits in close loss

Kipnis hit a two-run homer for Indians

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Experts offer advice to help your staircase rise to the top Interior curb appeal

Chicago Tribune (TNS) An entry hall offers a home its interior curb appeal. And while the front

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Newlywed bride convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Associated Press BEAVER, Pa. A western Pennsylvania newlywed has been convicted of involuntary

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COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew O. Allen, 38, of 1127 Belvedere St., Warren,

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Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Crestview school board, 6 p.m., high school home-economics room, 44100 Crestview

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Miss Whetro and Mr. Olp set April rites

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO Samantha Whetro, daughter of Janyse and Gregg Heidy of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio,

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Walker opens 4-stroke lead at Valero

He lives 35 minutes away from the course in San Antonio.

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The social media spoiler

I’m a big fan of the TV series “The Walking Dead.” It airs Sunday nights, and I rarely miss an

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Crash victim’s father calls for more focus on pilots’ welfare

Associated Press SISTERON, France The father of one of the victims of this week’s plane crash in

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Should dad push shy son to be more social?

Tribune News Service Q. Our 7-year-old is very shy. He doesn’t enjoy the sort of social

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Seminar to explain U.S. Postal Service

Seminar to explain U.S. Postal Service YOUNGSTOWN The Steel Valley Postal Customer Council is

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Festival for foodies

By Marjie Lambert Miami Herald (TNS) Bacon macaroni and cheese or deconstructed duck confit?

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LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

CONSULTING CT Consultants Inc. recently hired Jennifer Brown as an economic development strategist

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SENIOR CITIZENS

Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. April 6 at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure

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Easter Seals’ Angels prepare for fashion show and luncheon

May 7 is the date for Angels of Easter Seals fashion show and luncheon fundraiser.

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Early results encouraging as YSU tackles major challenges

Editorial: The fall semester will be a major test of Youngstown State University President James Tressel’s

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Northeast Ohio Pet Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Demonstrations and the

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Dekker’s daggers lift Wisconsin

The top-seeded Badgers reached consecutive Final Fours for the first time in school history.

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Top 5 ways to raise your home’s value — now

Real estate is a careful balancing act, Consumer Reports notes. Over-improving a property — say, by

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Centenarian puzzle lover is thrilled to pieces

Jigsaw puzzles thrill a local centenarian to pieces.

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Wine Taste and Auction will benefit Beatitude House

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Sales tax buyer’s remorse

Opinion: Each new revelation of public dollars squandered by Mahoning County government officials is

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Izzo, Pitino square off in regional final

Michigan State and Louisville will meet in the tournament for the third time in six years.

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, March 29, the 88th day of 2015. There are 277 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Miss Danaher, Mr. Christoff plan nuptials

Lee’s Summit, Mo. Brian and Monique Danaher of Lee’s Summit, Mo., are announcing plans for the

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Is the frat system broken?

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Can American college students learn that drunk and stupid

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• March 29, 2015 midnight

Pet Expo at Eastwood offers products, services, welcomes pets

“Sold” and “Sold” can be their names as far as Jaime Scott is concerned — two 5-month-old pot-bellied pig brothers who are making their debut at the Northeast Ohio Pet Expo.

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• March 28, 2015 10:19 p.m.

Brown, Ryan urge voting, organizing to fight unfair TPP trade agreement

Brown said that five years after NAFTA, he visited Mexican neighborhoods where auto workers lived — in homes constructed of packing material and cardboard boxes. He went to an auto plant, which was clean and modern, but had no parking lot because workers couldn’t afford the cars they were building.

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• March 28, 2015 9:52 p.m.

Wick Park awash with Easter eggs for today's chilly hunt

Apparently it’s never too cold to hold an Easter egg hunt, especially when more than 150 children are eagerly waiting to gather every goodie they can get.

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• March 28, 2015 8:19 p.m.

Death penalty rescinded for Afghan cop convicted of murdering AP photog, wounding reporter

Afghanistan's highest court has ruled that the police officer convicted of murdering Associated Press photographer Anja Niedringhaus and wounding AP correspondent Kathy Gannon almost one year ago should serve 20 years in prison, according to documents sent to the country's attorney general on Saturday.

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• March 28, 2015 5:49 p.m.

ALDI won’t open at any former Bottom Dollar stores

A local grocer is interested in the three Bottom Dollar locations in Youngstown as well as a former Sparkle Market

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• March 28, 2015 12:10 a.m.

Carl Pelini finds peace at alma mater

Carl Pelini wrote his master’s thesis on the propaganda struggle of the Irish Republican Army — something inspired by reading Leon Uris’ “Trinity” — but some people only know him as “CAAAAAARRRRRRLLLL,” the cartoonish brother of Bo Pelini’s Twitter doppleganger, FauxPelini.

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• March 28, 2015 12:10 a.m.

EGCC picks Texas educator as new president

Jimmie Bruce will begin duties as EGCC president in July and earn $155,000 annually

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• March 28, 2015 12:09 a.m.

Flames ace conquers cold, Penguins

YSU will play UIC in a doubleheader on Sunday

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• March 28, 2015 12:09 a.m.

State reps lead effort for racino payments

Proposal is for all six racino communities for six years from track relocation fund

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• March 28, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Phantoms’ streak snapped at 17 in Omaha

Melnick and Nenadal scored in a 4-2 loss

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• March 28, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Cylar says race behind dismissal

Liberty administrators say they have supported the football coach

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• March 28, 2015 12:07 a.m.

AGT singer speaks, performs at YSU awards

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. dedicates much of his career to raising money for charities.

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• March 28, 2015 12:07 a.m.

Stepping up STEM: Poland adds to curriculum

Changes in the works for Poland Seminary High School science department

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• March 28, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 71 in the second round of the Texas Valero Open.

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• March 28, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Market Street fire started in vacant house

Blaze destroyed asphalt business

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• March 28, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Gonzaga returns to Elite 8

Associated Press HOUSTON Growing up in Poland, Przemek Karnowski had to stay up until 2 or 3

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• March 28, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Ken Burns unravels mysteries of cancer in PBS documentary

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. There’s a mystery to cancer, in large

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• March 28, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Pop-up shops cater to small business

A small-business owner is helping other small business owners through her pop-up shops.

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• March 28, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Abstract artist’s final work at Butler branch Jenkins exhibition

IF YOU GO What: Paul Jenkins exhibit Where: Trumbull branch of The Butler Institute of American

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• March 28, 2015 12:05 a.m.

YPD loses supervisor, cruiser

Officer leaves with almost 40 combined years as a civilian and officer

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• March 28, 2015 12:04 a.m.

Inmates on hunger strike at Supermax

Nine have refused food since March 19

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• March 28, 2015 12:03 a.m.

Bill would extend the statute of limitations on rape, sexual battery

Bill would extend the statute of limitations on rape or sexual battery

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• March 28, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Ohio House bill would require suicide-prevention programs at colleges

Suicide prevention programs for students required under legislation passed by the Ohio House

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• March 28, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Warren gets extra help from city workers and volunteers to patch potholes

City officials have deployed every available employee since March 17 to patch potholes

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• By Ed Runyan
• March 28, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Youngstown cops get drugs during searches, traffic stops

Six arrested on drug charges

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• By Joe Gorman
• March 28, 2015 12:02 a.m.

MCCTC, Choffin students train with live burn

MCCTC and Choffin students fight a fire inside a trailer as a training exercise Friday. Such training is a prerequisite for Level 1 firefighter certification.

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• By Denise Dick
• March 28, 2015 12:01 a.m.

Hometown hero has Valero lead

Sony Open winner being supported by friends, family

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

OU leader unveils findings of probe

Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. Members of a University of Oklahoma fraternity apparently

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Feds instruct pipeline company to investigate alternative route

Associated Press AKRON A federal agency has directed the Texas-based company behind a proposed

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Pirates eye division crown

Burnett took less money to return to Pittsburgh

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

us senate Reid retiring, wants Schumer to lead Dems

Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, a pugnacious and glamour-averse

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Tire pressure has NASCAR’s attention

Checking for tampering is ongoing

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Thunder’s Durant is done for season

Bone graft surgery is scheduled

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Experts: Lufthansa could face ‘unlimited’ damage claims

Associated Press STOCKHOLM Lufthansa could face “unlimited” compensation claims for the crash

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Polanco, Sanchez power Bucs past Twins

Locke allowed both runs by Minnesota

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Kluber fine in Indians loss to Diamondbacks

Brantley will sit out a few games

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Assistant DD super leaving

Kristine Hodge will become Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities superintendent.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Greenwood remodels, upgrades Austintown dealership

The dealership has invested $2 million to $2.5 million on the upgrade.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Teen Mom 3’ star’s ex charged with posting explicit images ORLANDO, Fla. The ex-

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

holy week Services at Valley churches

The Vindicator publishes a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Lauren Bokesch, J.B. House II to marry May 23

POLAND Michael and Holly Bokesch of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Desperate Nets spill Cavs

Irving led Cleveland with 26 points

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Cathedral announces Holy Week schedule

About 1,000 people will attend Mass of Holy Chrism on Holy Tuesday.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Stations on the Green

Stations on the Green CANFIELD Canfield United Methodist Church congregation is again taking the

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Musical planned

Musical planned YOUNGSTOWN The Total Praise Choir of Alpha & Omega First Baptist Church, 3120

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Italian high court overturns Knox’s murder conviction

Associated Press ROME Italy’s highest court on Friday overturned the murder conviction against

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Ambassadors for Christ sets 14th annual cross walk

The event will start at noon Good Friday.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Internet outages reveal gaps in coverage

Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. When vandals sliced a fiber-optic cable in the Arizona desert

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Chamber releases 1Q economic development report

Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber released its results for economic development in the first quarter of 2015

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Future of Heartbeat Bill dim

Opinion: COLUMBUS Republicans in the Ohio House made a smart move when they passed the Heartbeat Bill,

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Progress on former GM property made

Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill has already seen some progress on the anticipated development of a new industrial park in the Village.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Kentucky’s next opponent has history of upsets

Notre Dame coach says his squad is America’s team Saturday

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Valentina Zappia, Ryan Schrock set May nuptials

YOUNGSTOWN Valentina Zappia and Ryan Schrock, both of Durham, N.C., are engaged and planning a May

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Stephanie Miller, Paul Maddock plan spring rites

PITTSBURGH Stephanie Ann Miller and Paul Maddock, both of Pittsburgh, are announcing that they are

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Ohio man arrested again on charge of impersonating officer

Associated Press AKRON Police have arrested a man for impersonating a police officer, a charge

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Kayla Weller, Matthew Debiec are engaged

CANFIELD Mark and Michele Weller of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Clarence L. Burley II, 48, of 216 Mumford Drive,

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Church leaders seek potential victims of priest abuse

Associated Press TOLEDO Roman Catholic leaders are looking for potential abuse victims of a

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Probe continues into NYC explosion

Probe continues into NYC explosion NEW YORK Someone may have improperly tapped a gas line before

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birthdays

birthdays Actress Conchata Ferrell is 72. Actor Ken Howard is 71. Actress Dianne Wiest is 69.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

sunday news shows | Guest lineups

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Gov. Martin O’Malley, D-Md.;

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YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, March 28, the 87th day of 2015. There are 278 days left in the year.

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Sarah Schneider and Frank Vetrano, Struthers, girl, March

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Miss Pustay and Mr. Zarletti will be married

Pittsburgh Announcing their engagement are Ashley Pustay and Dominic Zarletti, both of Pittsburgh.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

METRO DIGEST || Exempt from all laws

Exempt from all laws YOUNGSTOWN A Warren man who told police he was exempt from all laws in the

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METRO DIGEST || Boil advisory

Boil advisory CORTLAND There was a water-tank break on Russell Avenue early Friday. A

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Heather Heck, Colin Logan tell of engagement

FINDLAY Dr. Heather Heck and Colin Logan, both of Findlay, Ohio, are announcing their engagement.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.30 .18 Avalon

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Miss Guveiyian, Mr. Ritter plan May wedding

BOARDMAN Ed and Tina Guveiyian of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Clinton’s refusal to hand over private email server troubling

Editorial: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has been around Washington politics long enough to know

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Tunisia an example of what works

Opinion: By Dalia Dassa Kaye Los Angeles Times The tragic terrorist attack at the National Bardo Museum

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Talking trade policy

Talking trade policy WARREN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Cleveland, D-Ohio, and U.S. Rep. Tim

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Louisville surges past NC State

Guard Terry Rozier, a Youngstown native who played at Shaker Heights High, had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Former announcer Hundley dies

Former announcer Hundley dies PHOENIX Hot Rod Hundley, the former NBA player who broadcast

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Catholic evangelist addresses Lenten mission

SHARING WORD OF GOD Richard Lane speaks at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown.

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v TobyMac, 7 p.m.: Christian pop star headlines concert that also

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• March 28, 2015 midnight

America's Got Talent winner entertains Stambaugh crowd, raises scholarship funds

Life has changed a lot for Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. since the singer won America’s Got Talent in 2011.

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• March 27, 2015 11:15 p.m.

EGCC's new president makes plan to get familiar with community

Eastern Gateway Community College’s next president plans to spend his first weeks in office learning the campuses, people and communities.

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• March 27, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Nemenz interested in former Bottom Dollars bought by Aldi's

With ALDI’s decision to not reopen three former Bottom Dollar Food stores in the city, Henry Nemenz, whose family owns 24 grocery stores in the area, said he’s interested in the three locations and a former Sparkle Market spot on the city’s West Side. “

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• March 27, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Poland schools looking to expand STEM offerings

The high school science department is pushing for Poland schools to establish a “tradition of excellence” in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

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• March 27, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Mahoning tech students put their lessons to the test

Smoke billowed and flames crackled from the trailer behind Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, offering students real-life experience battling a blaze.

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• March 27, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Lepore-Hagan proposes racino payment measure

State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th, has introduced a budget-amendment proposal for $500,000 payments to racino communities.

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• March 27, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Raids, traffic stops yield 6 arrests in Youngstown

Police seized drugs Thursday while serving search warrants and performing traffic stops, arresting six people.

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• March 27, 2015 9:55 p.m.

From online to storefront to pop-ups, these Hubbard entrepreneurs are on the move

To Marissa Devantier, it is all about small business.

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• March 27, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Dellick, cruiser retire from YPD

Police Chief Robin Lees not only has to replace an officer who retired Friday after more than 33 years of service, he also needs to get a new cruiser.

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• March 27, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Asphalt business blaze started in vacant house

A fire that destroyed a Market Street asphalt business last week started in a vacant house next to the building.

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• March 27, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Brown, Ryan and labor leaders have trade forum Saturday

Brown, Ryan and labor leaders have trade forum Saturday

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• March 27, 2015 6:18 p.m.

Italy's highest court overturns Amanda Knox murder conviction

Italy's highest court overturns Amanda Knox murder conviction

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• March 27, 2015 5:45 p.m.

UPDATE | No bomb found at Vallourec Star

UPDATE | Nothing found at Vallourec Star

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• March 27, 2015 4:50 p.m.

Man charged in noose left on integration statue at Ole Miss

Man charged in noose left on integration statue at Ole Miss

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• March 27, 2015 3:26 p.m.

Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to give away most of his fortune

Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to give away most of his fortune

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• March 27, 2015 3:16 p.m.

Threat checked out at Vallourec Star

Threat checked out at Vallourec Star

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• March 27, 2015 3:15 p.m.

Cleveland cops say missing 7-year-old girl has been found

Cleveland cops say missing missing 7-year-old girl has been found

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• March 27, 2015 2:55 p.m.

Inmates at state prison in Youngstown strike to protest programming cuts

Inmates at state prison in Youngstown strike to protest programming cuts

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• March 27, 2015 2:39 p.m.

Slain Maryland toddler’s mom pleads guilty to Ohio charges

Slain Maryland toddler’s mom pleads guilty to Ohio charges

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• March 27, 2015 1:51 p.m.

NYC police to determine if 6 missing are connected to blast

NYC police to determine if 6 missing are connected to blast

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• March 27, 2015 1:46 p.m.

Mom to murderer: You're going straight to hell

Mom to murderer: You're 'going straight to hell'

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• March 27, 2015 1:14 p.m.

Reid backs Schumer to succeed him as leader

Reid backs Schumer to succeed him as leader

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• March 27, 2015 1:10 p.m.

Consumer sentiment slips in March on bad weather

Consumer sentiment slips in March on bad weather

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• March 27, 2015 12:14 p.m.

Lepore-Hagan submits budget amendment on racino payments

Lepore-Hagan submits budget amendment on racino payments

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• March 27, 2015 11:56 a.m.

BREAKING NEWS | EGCC selects its new president

EGCC selects its new president

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• March 27, 2015 11:53 a.m.

BREAKING NEWS | ALDI to sell or sublease four Bottom Dollar locations in Valley

ALDI to sell or sublease four Bottom Dollar locations in the Valley

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• March 27, 2015 11:33 a.m.

Warren man arrested after saying he's immune from following Youngstown laws

Warren man arrested after saying he's immune from following Youngstown laws

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• March 27, 2015 11:27 a.m.

Internet outages reveal gaps in US broadband infrastructure

Internet outages reveal gaps in US broadband infrastructure

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• March 27, 2015 11:16 a.m.

Bottom Dollar future still unknown

Bottom Dollar future still unknown

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• March 27, 2015 10:49 a.m.

Video records burglary at Boardman apartment

Video records burglary at Boardman apartment

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• March 27, 2015 10:45 a.m.

Police investigating pot brought to Boardman Center Middle School

Police investigating pot brought to Boardman Center Middle School

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• March 27, 2015 10:40 a.m.

Campbell man charged with theft of $14 hat

Campbell man charged with theft of $14 hat

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• March 27, 2015 10:35 a.m.

Youngstown cops looking for man who hit boy in head with box fan

Youngstown cops looking for man who hit boy in head with box fan

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• March 27, 2015 10:23 a.m.

Water storage-tank break in Cortland causes boil advisory

Water storage-tank break in Cortland causes boil advisory

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• March 27, 2015 10:18 a.m.

Vice Squad gets drugs, cash, guns in two raids

Vice Squad gets drugs, cash, guns in two raids

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• March 27, 2015 10:13 a.m.

MCCTC, Choffin students test firefighting skills in Canfield this morning

MCCTC, Choffin students test firefighting skills in Canfield this morning

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• March 27, 2015 10:11 a.m.

Co-pilot may have hidden illness, German prosecutors say

Co-pilot may have hidden illness, German prosecutors says

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• March 27, 2015 10:03 a.m.

White House unveils plan to fight antibiotic-resistant germs

White House unveils plan to fight antibiotic-resistant germs

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• March 27, 2015 9:37 a.m.

BMW recalls nearly 49K motorcycles; rear wheel can loosen

BMW recalls nearly 49K motorcycles; rear wheel can loosen

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• March 27, 2015 9:32 a.m.

Senate's Harry Reid announces he won't seek re-election

Senate's Harry Reid announces he won't seek re-election

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• March 27, 2015 9:25 a.m.

UPDATE | Fire at Asphalt Solutions started in vacant house next to the business

Fire at Asphalt Solutions started in vacant house next to the business

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• March 27, 2015 9:22 a.m.

Feds direct pipeline company to investigate alternatives

Feds direct pipeline company to investigate alternatives

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• March 27, 2015 8:56 a.m.

US economic growth rate unrevised at 2.2 percent in Q4

US economic growth rate unrevised at 2.2 percent in Q4

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• March 27, 2015 8:54 a.m.

Anonymous donor expresses support for Boardman safety services

Anonymous donor expresses support for Boardman safety services

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• March 27, 2015 12:10 a.m.

Sizzling Irish stun Shockers with big run

Momentum sagging and Wichita State surging, Mike Brey called time out and offered his Notre Dame players a reminder.

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• March 27, 2015 12:09 a.m.

Campbell High School principal back to work

Campbell City Schools administrator returned to work Thursday after an investigation into alleged misconduct

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• March 27, 2015 12:09 a.m.

Emmett Till’s cousins urge audience not to harbor hatred

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Harboring hatred only hurts the hater. That is a

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• March 27, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Cylar may be out as Liberty football coach

Leopard players, including star QB, rally around coach

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• March 27, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Newcomers blend well with sizzling Phantoms

McDonald reunited with old teammate Yau

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• March 27, 2015 12:07 a.m.

Youngstown commission concerned about student attendance

Only five city schools meeting attendance goals this year

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• By Denise Dick
• March 27, 2015 12:07 a.m.

11 former Phantoms to play in NCAA tournament

Top seed Minnesota State includes Margonari

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• March 27, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Sheriff Altiere: Termination after hostage ordeal justified

The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has appealed a ruling that made a terminated corrections officer eligible for unemployment benefits.

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• March 27, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Bill to clamp down on Ohio charter schools OK’d

The legislation calls for the Ohio Department of Education to publish an annual report on charter- school performance

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• March 27, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Inside THE ROPES WITH … SFlbJason Kokrak

Inside THE ROPES WITH … SFlbJason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 72

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• March 27, 2015 12:05 a.m.

YBI launches new workshop series

Businesses owners learn about graphic design at the Youngstown Business Incubator

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• March 27, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Animated alien adventure ‘Home’ lands with a thud

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer In “Home,” the latest adventure from DreamWorks Animation, the

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• March 27, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Youngstown man gets a year for spitting on cop

Happened after accident on West Side

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• March 27, 2015 12:04 a.m.

Youngstown council committee recommends repealing, replacing several laws

They include property maintenance, demolition and unsafe buildings

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• March 27, 2015 12:03 a.m.

Expects to receive $40,000-$45,000 from ODH for 18-month project

Mahoning and Trumbull county health officials to partner

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• March 27, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Boardman Wedgewood marks 20 years in business

Boardman Wedgewood marks 20 years in business

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• March 27, 2015 12:02 a.m.

‘Fatty clay soil’ adds to Kinsman sewer project woes

The Trumbull County commissioners have approved another change order related to the troublesome Kinsman sewer project, this time primarily to accommodate ‘fatty clay soil.’

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• March 27, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Man's arrest in Austintown uploaded to the internet

He alleges civil rights violated, threatens officers on the way to jail

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• March 27, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Traffic light planned for Austintown intersection

The Mahoning County commissioners have awarded an engineering design contract for a new traffic light at Mahoning Avenue and Victoria Road in Austintown.

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• March 27, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Judge denies motion to keep out statement in South Side brawl, killing

The defendant said police held and questioned him against his will

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• March 27, 2015 12:02 a.m.

Judge Kobly: Defendant 'lazy,' Woodside site a 'disgrace'

Youngstown Municipal Judge Elizabeth Kobly sentenced a contractor to three days in jail for failing to clear the debris of the former Woodside Receiving Hospital on the South Side. In the background is a smokestack the contractor said hasn’t been taken down because he spotted a bald eagle in it.

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• March 27, 2015 12:01 a.m.

Cockrell to play softball at Muskingum University

From her early start at 5-years-old in Florida, to a first and third baseman in Ohio, this Canfield

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Ashley Feher v Craig Soller

TOLEDO Ashley Lin Feher and Craig Ewing Soller exchanged wedding vows July 26 at St. Petri’s

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Austintown Optimist Club meets for March

The Austintown Optimist Club had its March dinner meeting at the Youngstown Saxon club on March 10.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Students find bravery in dancing

On March 13, Brandon White led the Young Movers Assembly at the Poland elementary schools.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Poland Relay for Life scheduled for June 13

The Poland Relay for Life will be introducing a new date and time schedule for the 2015 relay event.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

The Cleveland Barons claim title championship

The Cleveland Barons U14 team claimed the title of champion during the weekend of March 7 in Blaine,

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

GOOD MORNING

GOOD MORNING FISH FRY The Beaver Ruritans are hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Saturday in

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Thursday On the Links More professional golf results

LPGA TOUR KIA CLASSIC CARLSBAD, CALIF. Mirim Lee birdied all four par-5 holes and finished with

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Trumbull commissioners schedule hearings on sales tax increase

The Trumbull County commissioners have scheduled public hearings next month to talk about increasing the county sales tax by a quarter percent.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Man’s car rammed twice on West Side

Man’s car rammed twice on West Side YOUNGSTOWN A man rammed into another man’s car just after

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

mahoning county This week’s indictments by grand jury

A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Kenneth Lee Carter,

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Lengthy hoops timeouts require tweaks

Extra commercials mean games drag

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Wisconsin rallies last to beat UNC

Wisconsin looked like a beaten team for much of the game.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

OSU’s Miller being questioned about photo

OSU’s Miller being questioned about photo COLUMBUS Ohio State’s compliance office is

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

US: Cousins planned terrorist attack

US: Cousins planned terrorist attack CHICAGO An Illinois Army National Guard soldier vowed to

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Greenville family sentenced for starving a 7-year-old boy

Greenville family sentenced for starving a 7-year-old boy

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Austintown Community Briefs

Ursuline Center announces Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at 4280 Shields

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Eric Staal scores 2 against reeling Pens

Pittsburgh has lost six of seven

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Teacher indicted on 32 sex charges

Associated Press DELAWARE, Ohio A former central Ohio elementary school teacher has been

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Campbell City Schools makes changes to curriculum

Campbell City Schools will introduce more rigorous curriculum for the 2015-2016 school year

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week

Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Transportation bill heads to Kasich for signature

The bill is in excess of $7 billion for the next two years

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Pirates, Indians pitchers knocked around in losses

Atlanta beat Pittsburgh, 7-5, while Cincinnati crushed Cleveland, 13-2.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Rules proposed for ‘payday’ loans

Associated Press WASHINGTON Each month, more than 200,000 needy U.S. households take out what’s

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Senate pushes budget toward approval

Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans pushed a balanced-budget blueprint toward late-

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Grateful Oklahomans salvage belongings after killer storm

Associated Press SAND SPRINGS, Okla. Oklahomans salvaged soggy belongings Thursday after the

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Canfield Community Briefs

The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Poland Community Briefs

The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Walk MS in the Mahoning Valley

Walk MS connects people living with multiple sclerosis and their loved ones. Make a difference by

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Halko-Popovich wedding planned for July 11

CANFIELD Gina and Joseph Popovich of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Nicholas

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Mr., Mrs. Culp mark 50 years of marriage

AUSTINTOWN Wayne R. and Connie A. Culp of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

MAHONING COUNTY Courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William Slomcheck, 39, 2333 Oak Trace St.,

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Elvis entertains at Commons at Greenbriar

The residents and guests of Commons at Greenbriar were patiently waiting for Elvis to enter the building, and much to their delight, he came in belting out “Don’t Be Cruel” Feb. 21.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Elvis entertains at Commons at Greenbriar

The residents and guests of Commons at Greenbriar were patiently waiting for Elvis to enter the building, and much to their delight, he came in belting out “Don’t Be Cruel” Feb. 21.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Megan Cunning v David Rankin

YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica was the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 16, 2014,

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

METRO DIGEST || Human remains found in wall

Human remains found WARREN A contractor doing work in a vacant upstairs apartment in a house at

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Kentucky wallops West Virginia

Notre Dame next for undefeated top seed

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

oddly enough

oddly enough Councilman’s petitions named famous nonresidents, ends bid PITTSBURGH A 12-year

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Three sentenced in separate gun cases

All three permitted from having guns because of past crimes

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Turmoil in Yemen escalates

Associated Press SANAA, Yemen The turmoil in Yemen grew into a regional conflict Thursday, with

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Traficant’s story is our story

Opinion: Despite the tremendous struggles of the Mahoning Valley after the shutdown of the steel mills in the

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Kielbasa to be made in Polish class

Kielbasa to be made in Polish class MINERAL RIDGE Polish Youngstown announces its next Polska

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Bergdahl describes torture by Taliban

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl says he was tortured repeatedly in the

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Lisbon school board, work session to discuss finances and five-year forecast, 9

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

birthdays

birthdays Actor Julian Glover is 80. Actor Jerry Lacy (“Dark Shadows”) is 79. Warren native actor

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica Simon and Carl Peterson, Poland, girl, March 25.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Afternoon calm helps Hoffman take early lead in Texas Open

Charley Hoffman took advantage of calmer afternoon conditions to take the first-round lead in the wind-swept Texas Open, shooting a 5-under 67 on Thursday.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

newsmakers

newsmakers Maine governor won’t apologize to King CUMBERLAND, Maine Maine Gov. Paul LePage

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Cafaro Foundation gives $10,000 to Hubbard project

Staff report WARREN The Cafaro Foundation is assisting T-ball lovers in Hubbard who are working

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Gas blast blamed for large NYC building fire

Associated Press NEW YORK An apparent gas explosion leveled an apartment building, largely

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.13 —.40 Avalon

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

US military focusing on traumatic brain injuries

Opinion: By Amanda Bowman CQ-Roll Call There is “no secure means of diagnosis, but there are also no

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Cheer on reinvented Phantoms in their quest for championship

Editorial: What a difference a year has made in the fortunes of the Youngstown Phantoms, the Tier 1 junior ice

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

No rebel flags on license plates

Opinion: Fort Worth Star Telegram: The fight over the Confederate battle flag and whether it can be included

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Authorities go after crooked auto dealers

Associated Press WASHINGTON A nationwide crackdown on auto dealers has turned up widespread

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Hard time

By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Get Hard,” the prepping- for-prison would-be comedy

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., 8 p.m.: Smooth vocalist with a knack for

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Why co-pilot deliberately slammed jet into mountain remains a mystery

Associated Press PARIS Passengers with moments to live screamed in terror and the pilot

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

What will Biden do in 2016?

Opinion: Joe Biden still wants to run for president. At least, his friends tell me, a big part of him does.

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Lynch has earned AG’s post

Opinion: By Brian Gilmore Tribune News Service Loretta Lynch deserves to be confirmed as the nation’s

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Sleep and meditate our way to success

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service The other day President Barack Obama ruefully told The

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Preparedness Day

Preparedness Day NILES Dominion East Ohio, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will have

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Boardman Community Briefs

The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, March 27, the 86th day of 2015. There are 279 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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• March 27, 2015 midnight

Boardman resident sparks campaign to support police

At a time when police departments and their practices are in the national spotlight, some Boardman residents are expressing support for their police force.

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• March 26, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Campbell principal returns to work after being cleared of allegations

A Campbell City School District administrator returned to work Thursday, after an investigation into alleged misconduct.

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• March 26, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Speakers tell Lordstown crowd of racist murder of cousin Emmitt Till in 1950s Mississippi

Harboring hatred only hurts the hater.

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• March 26, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Secret to Wedgewood's success is in the dough

Jim Hardie of Poland first tasted Boardman Wedgewood’s pizza in 1995 at the shop’s grand opening.

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• March 26, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Warren man police accuse of threats claims 1st Amendment violations online

A Warren man uploaded video of his arrest in the township to the Internet this week, claiming his First Amendment rights were violated because he was on a public sidewalk and did not need to turn over identification to authorities.

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• March 26, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Trumbull sheriff appeals unemployment benefits for fired jail officer

The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has appealed a ruling by the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission that made a terminated corrections officer eligible for unemployment benefits.

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• March 26, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Distress commission wants explanation from Youngstown schools truant officer

With student attendance still missing the mark at most Youngstown City Schools, the commission appointed to guide the district out of academic difficulty wants more information about how truancy is addressed.

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• March 26, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Youngstown safety committee recommending law revisions

City council’s safety committee is recommending the full legislative body repeal and replace laws regarding property maintenance, demolition and unsafe buildings.

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• March 26, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Forbes estimates New York Yankees worth $3.2B

Forbes estimates New York Yankees worth $3.2B

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• March 26, 2015 6:28 p.m.

Life in prison for Pa. man convicted in headphone slaying case

Life in prison for Pa. man convicted in headphone slaying case

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• March 26, 2015 6:10 p.m.

Co-pilot deliberately slams plane in Alps; families ask why

Co-pilot deliberately slams plane in Alps; families ask why

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• March 26, 2015 4:58 p.m.

At least 12 injured in New York City fire and building collapse

At least 12 injured in New York City fire and building collapse

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• March 26, 2015 4:53 p.m.

Sherrod Brown re-introduces bill to strengthen trade laws

Sherrod Brown re-introduces bill to strengthen trade laws

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• March 26, 2015 3:47 p.m.

Campbell Memorial High School principal returns to work

Campbell Memorial High School principal returns to work

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• March 26, 2015 3:35 p.m.

Ohio House passes bill clamping down on poor-performing charter schools

Ohio House passes bill clamping down on poor-performing charter schools

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• March 26, 2015 3:18 p.m.

Cop spitter gets a year in jail

Cop spitter gets a year in jail

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• March 26, 2015 2:59 p.m.

Lowellville school board has exec session Friday

Lowellville school board has exec session Friday

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• March 26, 2015 2:43 p.m.

Portion of Pa. Turnpike set for closure beginning Sunday

Portion of Pa. Turnpike set for closure beginning Sunday

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• March 26, 2015 2:38 p.m.

Suburban Chicago cousins arrested in Islamic State case

Suburban Chicago cousins arrested in Islamic State case

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• March 26, 2015 2:30 p.m.

Ohio Dem senators urge governor to veto portion of $7B transportation bill

Ohio Dem senators urge governor to veto portion of $7B transportation bill

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• March 26, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Contractor extradited from Iraq pleads guilty in Ohio

Contractor extradited from Iraq pleads guilty in Ohio

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• March 26, 2015 1:35 p.m.

Diet sodas fall in US and Pepsi takes back No. 2 spot

Diet sodas fall in US; Pepsi takes back No. 2 spot

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• March 26, 2015 1:30 p.m.

House OKs bipartisan Medicare doc bill

House OKs bipartisan Medicare doc bill; fate up to Senate

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• March 26, 2015 1:10 p.m.

Judge orders new trial for 3 men convicted of 1995 slaying in Cleveland

Judge orders new trial for 3 men convicted of 1995 slaying in Cleveland

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• March 26, 2015 12:50 p.m.

UPDATE | Cincinnati firefighter dies after Ohio apartment blaze

Cincinnati firefighter dies after Ohio apartment blaze

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• March 26, 2015 12:42 p.m.

Downton Abbey to end after upcoming 6th season

'Downton Abbey' to end after upcoming 6th season

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• March 26, 2015 12:39 p.m.

Ohio mom pleads not guilty to decapitating her baby daughter

Ohio mom pleads not guilty to decapitating her baby daughter

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 p.m.

$1M bond set for woman whose kids were found dead in freezer

$1M bond set for woman whose kids were found dead in freezer

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• March 26, 2015 11:50 a.m.

Jesse Jackson Jr. leaves federal prison for halfway house

Jesse Jackson Jr. leaves federal prison for halfway house

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• March 26, 2015 11:45 a.m.

FINRA fines Oppenheimer $3.75M in employee fraud case

FINRA fines Oppenheimer $3.75M in employee fraud case

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• March 26, 2015 11:38 a.m.

Fantastic Phantoms

March 26, 2015 | Troy and Aafke Loney

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• March 26, 2015 11:26 a.m.

Trumbull County lifts boil-water advisory in Howland

Trumbull County lifts boil-water advisory in Howland

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• March 26, 2015 11:22 a.m.

Boardman woman falls prey to money-order scam

Boardman woman falls prey to money-order scam

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• March 26, 2015 11:16 a.m.

Liberty superintendent: No action on football coach's job

Sources say Kevin Cylar, who has led Liberty two back-to-back playoff appearances, could be on the way out.

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• March 26, 2015 11:16 a.m.

Mahoning commissioners support return of mail delivery through Youngstown

Mahoning commissioners support return of mail delivery through Youngstown

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• March 26, 2015 10:52 a.m.

Republic Steel announces 200 temporary Ohio layoffs

Republic Steel announces 200 temporary Ohio layoffs

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• March 26, 2015 10:50 a.m.

2 arrested in Campbell for beat down of elderly man

2 arrested in Campbell for beat down of elderly man

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• March 26, 2015 10:43 a.m.

Man's car flipped on its side on West Side

Man's car flipped on its side on West Side

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• March 26, 2015 10:30 a.m.

Obamas to host Pope Francis at White House Sept. 23

Obamas to host Pope Francis at White House Sept. 23

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• March 26, 2015 10:25 a.m.

Salem bridge-deck replacement project begins April 2

Salem bridge-deck replacement project begins April 2

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• March 26, 2015 10:05 a.m.

Saturday's TobyMac concert at Stambaugh is sold out

Saturday's TobyMac concert at Stambaugh is sold out

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• March 26, 2015 9:57 a.m.

African dance group performs Friday in Warren

African dance group performs Friday in Warren

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• March 26, 2015 9:46 a.m.

Boardman Township park board meets Friday

Boardman Township park board meets Friday

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• March 26, 2015 9:42 a.m.

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

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• March 26, 2015 9:28 a.m.

The Latest: German security chief sees no terrorist factor in plane crash

The Latest: German security chief sees no terrorist factor in plane crash

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• March 26, 2015 9:14 a.m.

2 firefighters hurt in southwest Ohio apartment blaze

2 firefighters hurt in southwest Ohio apartment blaze

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• March 26, 2015 8:58 a.m.

Hotel California name use ban sought

A California-based hotel operator wants a federal judge to bar the opening of an Austintown hotel under the ‘Hotel California’ name.

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• March 26, 2015 12:10 a.m.

YSU drops home opener to Pitt

Pitt took an early 8-0 lead and eventually won, 8-4.

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• March 26, 2015 12:10 a.m.

Seder celebrates Israelites’ exodus

The great exodus meant the end of slavery, and the Seder foods each symbolize suffering or freedom.

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• March 26, 2015 12:09 a.m.

Loew fighter Salinas set to meet foe with famous name

After just one professional fight, Youngstown lightweight Alejandro “Popo” Salinas is still trying to make a name for himself.

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• March 26, 2015 12:09 a.m.

YSU gets hits, but comes up mostly empty

By STEVE WILAJ | sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State softball coach Brian Campbell

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• March 26, 2015 12:08 a.m.

REC students interview prospective students

Rayen Early College students are part of the interview process for selecting new students

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• By Denise Dick
• March 26, 2015 12:08 a.m.

Carl Pelini files suit against former assistant

Former FAU assistant Matt Edwards alleged Pelini used drugs in a 2013 affidavit.

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• March 26, 2015 12:07 a.m.

Man gets six months' jail, probation, in bodily fluids case

Also must do 1,000 hours community service

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• March 26, 2015 12:07 a.m.

Brey’s mother knew best

Mike Brey’s mother, Betty, was an Olympic swimmer.

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• March 26, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Jackson-Milton students plan festival for charity

Students at Jackson-Milton High School gain real-world experience while giving back to community

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• By Denise Dick
• March 26, 2015 12:06 a.m.

Tropidelic returns home, celebrates new album release

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Having survived an awesome two-week run on the road with

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Report: Pilot locked out of cockpit

Associated Press SEYNE-LES-ALPES, France The first half of Germanwings Flight 9525 was chilling

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Landau Murphy beats the odds

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN American songbook crooner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will perform in

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Citywide baby shower planned in Youngstown

A citywide baby shower, the first of a nationwide series of baby showers sponsored by United Healthcare, will help kick off 2015 Youngstown Minority Health Month events here Saturday.

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Spokesman: OSU looking into possible rules issue involving Braxton Miller

Miller posted a photo of himself with a local trainer he has been working with next to AdvoCare nutritional products.

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

House passes 'heartbeat bill'

The Senate will now consider the controversial abortion ban.

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• By Marc Kovac
• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Music video winner to be revealed

Staff report youngstown The Vindicator’s High School Music Video Challenge contest will conclude

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

The Queen of Hits

JUICE NEWTON AND EXILE TEAM UP The Queen of Hits By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com

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• March 26, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Youngstown, YNDC finalize deal for mowing, cleanup

The contract was debated by council and the mayor last week

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• By David Skolnick
• March 26, 2015 12:04 a.m.

Canfield council unanimously approves 2 much talked about projects

A police department expansion could be underway in mid- or late summer

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• March 26, 2015 12:03 a.m.

STEM high school to open at YSU

STEM high school to open at YSU YOUNGSTOWN The Valley STEM+ME2 Academy, the only STEM-

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• March 26, 2015 12:03 a.m.

Despite improvements, region's population still declining

U.S. Census Bureau data shows the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman Metropolitan Statistical Area — Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio and Mercer County in Pennsylvania — is No. 12 among MSAs (considered to have a core urban area of at least 50,000 residents) in percentage of population decline between the 2010 census and July 2014 estimates.

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• March 26, 2015 12:01 a.m.

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, March 26, the 85th day of 2015. There are 280 days left in the year.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Location, worms, food, water are essential YOUR FIRST GARDEN

By Thresea Harris OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Gardening should be easy. Gardening

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Cardboard ‘Most Interesting Man’ fails as carpool-lane ruse FIFE, Wash. A

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Opponents: No tax hike on tobacco

A tax increase on tobacco products could drive consumers from the Buckeye State, opponents said

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• By Marc Kovac
• March 26, 2015 midnight

Steel museum principals honor C. Gilbert James

C. Gilbert James was named emeritus director of the steel museum.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Austintown officials clear the air on potential development

The ball is in the developers’ court when it comes to the potential $100- to $125-million project along state Route 46.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Cover design unveiled for new Lee novel NEW YORK The cover for Harper Lee’s new

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Railroads pose a danger

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: It’s going to take years before tens of thousands of the tankers that carry

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

METRO DIGEST || Charged in break-in

Charged in break-in BOARDMAN A township man was arraigned in Mahoning County Area Court here on

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

US conducts airstrikes to help Iraq retake Tikrit

Associated Press WASHINGTON At Iraq’s request, the U.S. began airstrikes in Tikrit on Wednesday

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

TPP a giant trade flim-flam

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords All right boys and girls, gather ’round and I’ll tell you the story

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Union head: No new wage level

Associated Press DETROIT The leader of the United Auto Workers union has rejected a new level of

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Warren teacher’s licenses suspended one year for helping kids with state math assessment

A longtime Warren teacher gave 7th graders help while they were taking an annual state math assessment.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Pair of men charged after officer watches one fire three shots at gas station

A Warren police officer in an unmarked car reportedly saw one man get out of a stolen vehicle in front of the Pit Stop gas station and fire three shots at the business.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Area Easter Egg Hunts & Activities

A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: COLUMBIANA

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Military: Bergdahl may face life in prison

Associated Press FORT BRAGG, N.C. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who abandoned his post in Afghanistan

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Okla. student who led racist chant meets black leaders

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A former University of Oklahoma fraternity member caught on video

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Franklin star Mr. Basketball winner again

Kennard averaged 38.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.2 steals a game for 26-2 team.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Get Hard (R) A millionaire hedge-fund manager convicted of fraud and given 30

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Memorial in works for Chardon victims

Associated Press CHARDON A committee is working to raise funds and finalize design plans for a

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital John and Ashley Vogel, Canfield, boy, March 23.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Palestinian state inevitable, despite the election in Israel

Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register It might have been the quickest and most self-serving reversal

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Who says economics is hard?

Opinion: WASHINGTON Every day the Chinese go to work, Americans get a raise: Chinese workers, many earning

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

NIGHTLIFE

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Doug, 8:30 p.m.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Saudis begin strikes against Houthi rebels

Saudis begin strikes against Houthi rebels WASHINGTON Saudi Arabia began airstrikes Wednesday

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

HJ Heinz announces plans to buy Kraft to build $28B food giant

Associated Press NEW YORK Some of the most-familiar names in ketchup, pickles, cheese and hot

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Death and Life of Sneaky Fitch,” directed by Sam Luptak Jr., Victorian

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees special executive meeting with road supervisor, 2:30

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Legislature has chance to free society from worst of the worst

Editorial: Talk to any police officer in a high-crime community, and you’ll hear this impassioned plea to the

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Six graduate from Mahoning County drug court

Six graduate from Mahoning County drug court

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Wildlife refuge must be protected from Alaska’s greed

Opinion: By Allen E. SMITH CQ-Roll Call President Barack Obama showed great leadership in announcing his

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

YMTA schedules its April recital

YMTA schedules its April recital YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers Association, celebrating

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

HAPPY 93RD BIRTHDAY | Margaret Biska

HONOREE Nickname: Marge City: Formerly of Campbell and Youngstown, now resides at Ivy Woods

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Protect plants from wildlife

Q. I have dealt with the deer and groundhogs the last few years. What should I do about the

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Gardening Basics: Garden Design Theory II

Gardening Basics: Garden Design Theory II When: Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. What: Garden Design

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Forsythia, true harbinger of spring

By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Along with the red-winged blackbird,

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Awesome asparagus

Awesome asparagus You can have awesome asparagus if you plant new varieties, compared to planting

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Drilling permits

Drilling permits YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 10 horizontal-

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Music at Noon at the Butler

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Dana School of Music, in collaboration with

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Earliest potatoes

Earliest potatoes Yes, you can plant them rather early, but not until the soil temperature is

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

US market indexes decline for 3rd day

Associated Press NEW YORK Investors dumped high-flying technology and biotech companies and sent

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

R5 concert film at Tinseltown

Staff report BOARDMAN “R5: All Day, All Night,” a film about pop-rock band R5, will be screened

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Recording video grows in use

Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. The existence of cameras attached to stun guns was news to a

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

“NCAA Basketball Tournament” (7 p.m., CBS): Strap in for back-to-back semifinals

“NCAA Basketball Tournament” (7 p.m., CBS): Strap in for back-to-back semifinals tonight. “Bones”

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

WTG

Today Discussion Book Discussion: “The King’s Speech” by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi, 6 p.m.,

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Report: Racial disparities persist with pot

Associated Press DENVER The legalization of marijuana in Colorado hasn’t solved the racial

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Tennessee’s Gabriel throws perfect game

Tennessee’s Gabriel throws perfect game Poland High graduate Erin Gabriel threw the 13th perfect

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• March 26, 2015 midnight

Saudi begins air strikes in Yemen as president flees

President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi fled Yemen by sea Wednesday as Shiite rebels and their allies moved on his last refuge in the south, captured its airport and put a bounty on his head, officials said. Hours later, Saudi Arabia announced it had begun airstrikes against the Houthi rebels.

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• March 25, 2015 11:13 p.m.

Pilot of Flight 9525 locked out of cockpit during fatal descent

The first half of Germanwings Flight 9525 was chilling in its normalcy. It took off from Barcelona en route to Duesseldorf, climbing up over the Mediterranean and turning over France. The last communication was a routine request to continue on its route.

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• March 25, 2015 11:07 p.m.

Interfaith Seder at Stambaugh promotes understanding of Jewish history

Before their meal was over Wednesday evening, people partaking in the Interfaith Seder at Stambaugh Auditorium would drink four glasses of grape juice or wine.

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• March 25, 2015 10:55 p.m.

Canfield council approves Windsor House, Red Gate projects and raises

Two much discussed projects have been unanimously approved by city council.

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• March 25, 2015 10:55 p.m.

West Coast hotel asks court to stop Hotel California from using its name

In its lawsuit alleging trademark infringement, a California-based hotel operator is asking a federal judge to block the imminent opening of Sebastian Rucci’s Austintown hotel under the name “Hotel California.”

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• March 25, 2015 10:55 p.m.

After heated debate, Youngstown hires YNDC for property work

The city’s board of control finalized contracts to purchase grass-cutting and property-cleanup equipment and sign a deal to have the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. oversee the work, a week after the proposal led to a heated debate.

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• March 25, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Cutlip sentenced for putting bodily fluids in boss' soup

The victim felt betrayed, and the defendant said he was disgusted, as John Cutlip was sentenced today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for inserting his bodily fluids into his boss’ soup.

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• March 25, 2015 9:55 p.m.

English students' service project to benefit Noah's Lost Ark, Cancer Society

Sixteen sophomores from Jackson-Milton High School are giving back to the community and learning teamwork, public speaking and marketing along the way.

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• March 25, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Citywide baby shower Saturday to kick off minority health events

A citywide baby shower, the first of a nationwide series of baby showers sponsored by United Healthcare, will help kick off 2015 Youngstown Minority Health Month events here Saturday.

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• March 25, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Youngstown students to interview potential classmates Thursday

Twelve Rayen Early College Middle School students will participate in the shaping of the incoming class.

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• March 25, 2015 9:55 p.m.

Youngstown Board of Control approves pact with YNDC for grass cutting

Youngstown Board of Control approves pact with YNDC for grass cutting

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• March 25, 2015 4:34 p.m.

Ohio House again OKs ’heartbeat’ abortion ban

Ohio House again OKs ’heartbeat’ abortion ban

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• March 25, 2015 3:40 p.m.

Woman who had baby cut from belly released from hospital

Woman who had baby cut from belly released from hospital

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• March 25, 2015 3:22 p.m.

Boardman authorities investigate arson on church property

Boardman authorities investigate arson on church property

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• March 25, 2015 3:05 p.m.

Mendez pleads guilty to child-endangering charge

Mendez pleads guilty to child-endangering charge

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• March 25, 2015 3:02 p.m.

Man claims Cleveland police shot him after surrendering

Man claims Cleveland police shot him after surrendering

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• March 25, 2015 2:55 p.m.

Ohio senators OK transportation bill, minus 75-mph speed limit

Senators OK transportation bill, minus 75-mph speed limit

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• March 25, 2015 2:46 p.m.

BREAKING NEWS | Bergdahl to be charged with desertion

Bergdahl to be charged with desertion

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• March 25, 2015 2:11 p.m.

Split verdict in Mahoning County robbery case

Split verdict in Mahoning County robbery case

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• March 25, 2015 2:08 p.m.

Comcast says $45B Time Warner Cable deal to take longer

Comcast says $45B Time Warner Cable deal to take longer

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• March 25, 2015 1:58 p.m.

House panel OKs new charter school regulations and reporting

House panel OKs new charter school regulations, reporting

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• March 25, 2015 1:51 p.m.

New direction: 1D says Zayn Malik has left the group

New direction: 1D says Zayn Malik has left the group

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• March 25, 2015 1:42 p.m.

Boardman Civil Service Commission meets Thursday morning

Boardman Civil Service Commission meets Thursday morning

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• March 25, 2015 1:39 p.m.

Oklahoma student who led racist chant to meet black leaders

Oklahoma student who led racist chant to meet black leaders

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• March 25, 2015 12:55 p.m.

Feel-good tale: Man gets $7M lottery ticket in get-well card

Feel-good tale: Man gets $7M lottery ticket in get-well card

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• March 25, 2015 12:45 p.m.

Valley STEM+ME2 Academy to open at YSU

Valley STEM program comes to YSU

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• March 25, 2015 12:37 p.m.

Austintown project in infant stages, officials say

Austintown project in infact stages, officials say

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• March 25, 2015 12:08 p.m.

Mahoning County health department to develop infectious-disease plan

Mahoning County health department to develop infectious-disease plan

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• March 25, 2015 11:53 a.m.

Cutlip gets jail, probation for tainting the soup of his boss

Cutlip gets jail, probation for tainting boss' soup

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• March 25, 2015 11:51 a.m.

Mahoning County Drug Court graduation

Mahoning County Drug Court graduation

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• March 25, 2015 11:42 a.m.

Oprah Winfrey selling furniture, paintings in auction

Oprah Winfrey selling furniture, paintings in auction

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• March 25, 2015 11:25 a.m.

Memorial park for victims of Ohio school shooting in works

Memorial park for victims of Ohio school shooting in works

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• March 25, 2015 11:20 a.m.

Cops: Ex-Pa. teacher in deep love wanted to adopt student, 11

Cops: Ex-Pa. teacher in ’deep love’ wanted to adopt student, 11

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• March 25, 2015 11:15 a.m.

Donald Sterling's wife, girlfriend to face off over money

Donald Sterling's wife, girlfriend to face off over money

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• March 25, 2015 10:50 a.m.

Pittsburgh-based HJ Heinz buying Kraft and building a $28 billion food giant

HJ Heinz buying Kraft and building a $28 billion food giant

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• March 25, 2015 10:32 a.m.

Ohio bills would extend rape cases’ statute of limitations

Ohio bills would extend rape cases’ statute of limitations

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• March 25, 2015 10:30 a.m.

Report: Racial disparities in arrests persist with legal pot

Report: Racial disparities in arrests persist with legal pot

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• March 25, 2015 10:22 a.m.

Phones and other distractions a big problem for teen drivers

Phones, other distractions a big problem for teen drivers

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• March 25, 2015 10:15 a.m.

2 men face charges for shooting at Warren gas station

2 men face charges for shooting at Warren gas station

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• March 25, 2015 9:45 a.m.

Ohio teacher accused of sexually assaulting students resigns

Ohio teacher accused of sexually assaulting students resigns

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• March 25, 2015 9:45 a.m.

Yemen’s president flees his house in Aden as rebels advance

Yemen’s president flees his house in Aden as rebels advance

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• March 25, 2015 9:44 a.m.

France cracks open plane's black box, seals off crash site

France cracks open plane's black box, seals off crash site

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• March 25, 2015 9:34 a.m.

9 hospitalized after Canton apartment fire

9 hospitalized after Canton apartment fire

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• March 25, 2015 9:24 a.m.

US durable goods orders fell 1.4 percent in February

US durable goods orders fell 1.4 percent in February

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• March 25, 2015 9:17 a.m.

Fishing for Friday fries

Hundreds attend fish fries throughout the Mahoning Valley during lent

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• By Brandon Klein
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Pair arraigned in child endangering case

Both suspects turned themselves in

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• By Joe Gorman
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

WVU’s Bob Huggins is 8-2 against UK’s John Calipari

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has had his way against Kentucky’s John Calipari over the years.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Keene, Vaughn to leave YSU basketball progam

Sophomore starters Marcus Keene and Osandai Vaughn will leave the program.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Moss, Rivers should anchor front four

Pelini: Nebraska’s loss is YSU’s gain with Avery Moss.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Phantoms co-owner experienced similar winning run with Penguins

First-year Youngstown Phantoms co-owner Troy Loney has now been part of two of the longest winning streaks in North American hockey history.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Prosecutor: Football gift 'aggravating' in gang case

Former UHS standout sentenced to 10 years in prison

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• By Joe Gorman
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Youngstown received six proposals to design an amphitheater and park

The project would be along the Mahoning River

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• By David Skolnick
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Racino communities meet for summit in Columbus on $500K racino payment

"Each of the communities expected the money," said Trustee Carano

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

‘Get Hard’ stars defend film from criticism

By JAKE COYLE and MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX Associated Press NEW YORK In the annals of film

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Lawrence Brownlee in concert at Ford Recital Hall

If you go Who: Lawrence Brownlee and Damien Sneed Where: Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Driver registration law threatens voting rights

The law change requires new residents who drive to seek new licenses and register vehicles in the state or face possible criminal charges

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• By Marc Kovac
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Penguins rally past Akron on bases-loaded walk in ninth inning

Designated hitter Joe King delivered the game-tying single before pinch-hitter Alex Core walked with the bases loaded.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

No dash-cam video of gunfire from Weathersfield police officer’s gun

There is no dash-cam video of the confrontation between a Weathersfield police officer and a Weathersfield resident Monday night that led to the officer firing his gun several times.

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• By Ed Runyan
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Boardman police to start senior check-in program

Boardman police to start senior check-in program

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• By Jordyn Grzelewski
• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Austintown development project in ‘infant’ stages

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com austintown A multimillion-dollar project in Austintown leads

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Tax abatements get good results

Three companies exceeded the job generation they predicted under their real estate tax abatements.

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

RECORD REVIEWS

Van Morrison Album: “Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue” Grade: B The duets format can be a lazy

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• March 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

McCutchen returns, but goes hitless in loss

McCutchen, the 2013 NL MVP, was out 10 days with lower body soreness. He has a .143 batting average in six spring training games.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Corned Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash Submitted by Marylou Dever My mom loved corned beef hash and made it all the

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Tribe gives veteran pitchers bad news

The Indians have told veteran pitchers Bruce Chen, Shaun Marcum and Scott Downs that they will not make their big-league club.

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Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday WIB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs Mahoning County Center, 141

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Youngstown man charged with assault on a police officer

Youngstown man appeared in court Tuesday on multiple charges including assaulting police officers

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Ohioans won't be driving 75 mph on turnpike

Lawmakers want to further study a speed-limit increase

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New Springfield Elementary School will be ready for next school year

The new Springfield Elementary School building is under construction and will be ready for the 2015-2016 school year

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

RAIL SAFETY

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. America’s railroads want five more years to stop train wrecks

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Local unemployment down in February

Local unemployment down in February

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Anita Bryant is 75. Singer Aretha Franklin is 73. Actor Paul Michael Glaser (TV’s

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State OKs $83K for prison equipment

State OKs $83K for prison equipment COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board this week approved

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newsmakers

newsmakers Angelina Jolie undergoes further preventive surgery LONDON Oscar-winning actress

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Chaney students want to end school uniforms

Some Chaney students want to replace school uniforms with clothing that allows them to express themselves

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• By Denise Dick
• March 25, 2015 midnight

Ice Zone skating ‘moves forward’ from foreclosure case

The Ice Zone skating rink avoids foreclosure after its owners reached a deal with PNC Bank

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Caring for elderly squeezes insurers

Associated Press NEW YORK Thirty years ago, insurance companies had the answer to the soaring

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Plane crash stuns Europe

Associated Press SEYNE-LES-ALPES, France A black box recovered from the scene and pulverized

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Television shows released on DVD this week include:

Television shows released on DVD this week include: v “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXII”: The

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Legacy of value to the world

Opinion: It is not often that the leader of a small city-state — in this case, Singapore — gets an

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ValleyCare nurses agree to extension

ValleyCare nurses agree to extension YOUNGSTOWN Registered nurses at ValleyCare Health System of

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

From US to Israel with (tough) love

Opinion: When President Obama began his second term — the time presidents traditionally build foreign policy

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Love thy neighbor

Love thy neighbor Mark and Mike will visit one of their most-liked places — right in their own

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Toughen Ohio’s seat-belt law

Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Ohioans’ ranking, again, among the states where people are least likely to wear

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Mack vs. Miller when Xavier, Arizona face off in Sweet 16

The game on Thursday will be the first time that Chris Mack faces close friend Sean Miller, who was Xavier’s coach from 2004-09.

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Fact from fiction on race

Opinion: By Michael Dobie Newsday I recently wrote about my frustration with calls for a national

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New group aims to educate community about addiction

New group aims to educate community about addiction

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Valley’s best get recognized on All-Ohio basketball teams

Mark Hughes was one of the best basketball players in Ohio this season. Now he has the accolade to prove it.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald Andrew Slater, 23, of 126 Lemans Drive,

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YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, March 25, the 84th day of 2015. There are 281 days left in the year.

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Gradishar, Holtz among six for honors

Gradishar, Holtz among six for honors Columbus Randy Gradishar (Champion)and Lou Holtz (East

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Ready for a road trip

Ready for a road trip The Burger Guyz are heading East to check out the burgers at Hugger Mugger

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Wrights’ descendant testifies in 1st-flight flap

Associated Press COLUMBUS Defenders of the Wright Brothers, including one of their descendants,

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Browns expect Johnny Manziel on field in April

The Browns will begin workouts on April 20.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Champs on notice: Meyer not happy with Buckeyes

The Buckeyes’ third spring practice was a bad one and coach Urban Meyer let everybody know about it.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Ex-Pens help Blues win in OT

A draining road trip ended with a little redemption and one pretty goal for the St. Louis Blues.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

OREGON: The Wonderful Wines of the Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley has become a premier wine region.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

LeBron doesn’t fault Love for praising Westbrook

Kevin Love said he would choose the Oklahoma City guard as league MVP, not his teammate, LeBron James.

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Mayweather could make $180M for Pacquiao fight

The May 2 fight is expected to gross around $300 million.

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oddly enough

oddly enough Privacy and private parts: Nude neighbor exposes law’s limit CHARLOTTE, N.C. A

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Classes of ’49 to meet

Classes of ’49 to meet BOARDMAN East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet at

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Discredited rape account concerns advocates

Associated Press BALTIMORE With the account of a purported gang rape at the University of

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Ohio legislation would extend rape cases’ statute of limitations

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s 20-year statute of limitations for prosecuting rape cases could

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Matthew and Lori McNany, Hubbard, girl, March 23.

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Obama agrees to delay US pullout

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama agreed Tuesday to slow the U.S. military

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Pennsylvanian is changing the lives of Afghan women

Opinion: Many Afghan women worry their recent gains will be lost after the last U.S. troops leave. But the

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POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

GM recalls 92,000 Malibus

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 92,000 Chevrolet Malibu midsize

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Public forum today

Public forum today MINERAL RIDGE A public forum to discuss demolition of the old Mineral Ridge

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

America’s system of reporting its dead needs a major tuneup

Editorial: 222Twain’s 19th century frustration over some sloppy news reporting has snowballed into a 21st-

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Mom, stepmother accused of assault on girls at school

Mom, stepmother accused of assault on girls at school FRESNO, Calif. Two women have been

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• March 25, 2015 midnight

Robbery reported at BP on Midlothian

Robbery reported at BP on Midlothian

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• March 24, 2015 10:32 p.m.

New group aims to educate community about addiction

New group aims to educate community about addiction

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• March 24, 2015 9:42 p.m.

Some Chaney students want dress code abolished

Some Chaney students want dress code abolished

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• March 24, 2015 7:50 p.m.

Spitler, Ferry, DePasquale named All-Ohio in D-IV

Maplewood's Nate Spitler made the first team, and Leetonia's Trent Ferry and Lowellville's Paulo DePasquale made the third team.

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• March 24, 2015 7:23 p.m.

Hughes, Mincher are All-Ohio selections in D-III

Ursuline's Mark Hughes made the first team and Springfield's Graham Mincher was a second-team selection.

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• March 24, 2015 7:19 p.m.

VIDEO: Phantoms goalie makes incredible save to extend win streak

Phantoms goalie Colin DeAugustine makes potential save of the year

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• March 24, 2015 6:44 p.m.

Ohio lawmakers kill plan to increase speed on turnpike and rural highways

Ohio lawmakers kill plan to increase speed on turnpike and rural highways

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• March 24, 2015 5:38 p.m.

Boil advisory issued for portions of Howland Township

Boil advisory issued for portions of Howland Township

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• March 24, 2015 5:05 p.m.

West Branch school board Wednesday meeting canceled

West Branch school board Wednesday meeting canceled

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• March 24, 2015 3:29 p.m.

Police: No other drugs in NFL player Ahmad Bradshaw's car

No other drugs in NFL player Ahmad Bradshaw's car

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• March 24, 2015 2:57 p.m.

Probation ordered in University of Toledo point-shaving case

Probation ordered in University of Toledo point-shaving case

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• March 24, 2015 2:25 p.m.

OSHP troopers: Wrong-way driver causes fatal I-70 crash

Troopers: Wrong-way driver causes fatal I-70 crash

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• March 24, 2015 2:15 p.m.

YMHA gets clean audit report

YMHA gets clean audit report

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• March 24, 2015 2:11 p.m.

UPDATE | Senior living developer looks elsewhere in Austintown

UPDATE | Senior living developer looks elsewhere in Austintown

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• March 24, 2015 1:47 p.m.

Eagle Scouts recognized Sunday in Boardman

Eagle Scouts recognized Sunday in Boardman

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• March 24, 2015 1:24 p.m.

Ice Zone in Boardman avoids foreclosure

Ice Zone in Boardman avoids foreclosure

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• March 24, 2015 1:15 p.m.

Career path night Thursday at Grove City College

Career path night Thursday at Grove City College

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• March 24, 2015 12:50 p.m.

Youngstown Board of Control has special meeting Wednesday

Youngstown Board of Control has special meeting Wednesday

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• March 24, 2015 11:58 a.m.

Vic Boyz member sentenced to 10 years in prison

Vic Boyz member sentenced to 10 years in prison

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• March 24, 2015 11:41 a.m.

Boardman police investigating house burglary

Boardman police investigating house burglary

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• March 24, 2015 11:31 a.m.

Tax-abatement recipients exceed job-creation goals

Tax-abatement recipients exceed job-creation goals

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• March 24, 2015 11:18 a.m.

Youngstown man and woman arraigned today on child-endangerment charges

Youngstown couple arraigned today on child-endangering charges

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• March 24, 2015 11:02 a.m.

Youngstown man charged with assaulting Campbell cop

Youngstown man charged with assaulting Campbell cop

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• March 24, 2015 10:54 a.m.

Vazquez, Pitt will be at Eastwood

Panthers senior outfielder ready to play Youngstown State

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• March 24, 2015 10:29 a.m.

Copper drains and car radiators stolen from Austintown warehouse

Copper drains and car radiators stolen from Austintown warehouse

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• March 24, 2015 10:19 a.m.

Youngstown police use stun gun in man's arrest

Youngstown police use stun gun in man's arrest

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• March 24, 2015 10:12 a.m.

Mahoning Valley unemployment rate down in February

Mahoning Valley unemployment rate down in February

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• March 24, 2015 10:06 a.m.

Jet crashes in Alps with 150 aboard; no survivors expected

Jet crashes in Alps with 150 aboard; no survivors expected

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• March 24, 2015 10:01 a.m.

Angelina Jolie undergoes further preventive surgery

Angelina Jolie undergoes further preventive surgery

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• March 24, 2015 9:40 a.m.

Reminder: Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday

Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meets Thursday

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• March 24, 2015 9:34 a.m.

UPDATE | Drive uninjured when Weathersfield cop opens fire after van strikes cruiser

Weathersfield cop opens fire after van strikes cruiser

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• March 24, 2015 7:52 a.m.

Carroll to represent MCCTC in state carpentry competition

Carroll to represent MCCTC in state carpentry competition

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

City council approves grass cutting contract

City council members moved forward from last week’s heated debate on a grass cutting, property cleanup program

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Next-gen Cruze to be made in Mexico, will not affect Lordstown

GM will invest $350 million into Ramos Arizpe plant.

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Warren loses two backup ambulance services

Warren officials are talking to several private ambulance companies in an effort to get one under contract

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Police find pot plants, make heroin arrests

Two arrests made after suspects passed out

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Salem theater introduces dance program

Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., will have an open house Saturday

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Attorneys meet in '96 murder case

New sentencing ordered on appeal

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

McAllister gives Tribe decision after good start

Indians coaches and front office staff are meeting Monday night to try to let players know where they stand.

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Bucs’ Burnett solid in win over Rays

The 38-year-old worked into the fifth inning, and the Pirates hit three homers Monday during a 7-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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17 AND COUNTING

Weekend sweeps propel Phantoms to top of standings

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Veteran-laden Mathews eyes regional return

Mustangs head coach Nicula has a 69-19 record

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Opening statements begin in trial for '12 robbery

Guns in dispute in case

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

A selfie spot for fans of ‘Mad Men’

Associated Press NEW YORK “Mad Men” fans can now take a selfie with Don Draper, thanks to a

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Painting by Vincent Van Gogh will go on display Thursday at the Butler Institute of American Art

Painting by Vincent Van Gogh will go on display Thursday at the Butler Institute of American Art

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Poland school board continues facilities discussion

Poland school board continues facilities discussion

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Youngstown Community School to host pilot program

Mikael Jennings, 6, and Alyssa Brown, 5, both of Youngstown, were part of a group of Youngstown Community School students who performed Monday at a United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley news conference announcing its new early childhood initiative, Success After 6. Their school is the site for the pilot program.

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Oldest U.S. arts group celebrates bicentennial Keeping classical cool

By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON Before Beyonce, there were the Beatles. Before the

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Boardman trustees approve measure to aid Southern Park Mall upgrades

Boardman trustees approve measure to aid Southern Park Mall upgrades

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Mistrial for Youngstown lawyers

A federal judge has declared a mistrial for two Youngstown lawyers charged with extortion and obstructing justice.

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• March 24, 2015 12:05 a.m.

NFL rescinds blackout rule for 2015

Local TV stations can carry all home games

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

3 Ill. state workers join suit against ‘fair share’ dues

Associated Press CHICAGO Three Illinois state employees on Monday sought to join Gov. Bruce

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Warren police release photo of white car that might have been involved in fatal crash

Warren police are releasing a photo of a white automobile that might have been involved in a March 12 fatal pickup truck accident on West Market Street.

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

university of virginia Police: No evidence of gang rape

Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A four-month police investigation into a purported gang

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Beware language of ‘faith’

Opinion: We are one year away from the Iowa caucuses and already several Republican presidential candidates

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Firing squad allowed in absence of drugs

Firing squad allowed in absence of drugs SALT LAKE CITY Utah became the only state to allow

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Can anyone around here pass a law?

Opinion: WASHINGTON As if more proof were needed about congressional dysfunction, witness the spectacle of

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Cruz targets conservatives as he begins run for president

Associated Press LYNCHBURG, Va. Launching his bid for the Republican presidential nomination,

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Yemen seeks Gulf states’ intervention

Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Yemen’s embattled President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has asked

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

us supreme court Free-speech case targets subject of license plates

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a dispute over a proposed Confederate battle- flag license plate,

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

Pacers’ Paul chooses not to rush his return

Indianapolis player broke his leg last summer

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Lane restrictions

Lane restrictions CANFIELD There will be lane restrictions through Friday as prep work continues

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• March 24, 2015 midnight

New Ohio gun rules relaxing some requirements take effect

Associated Press COLUMBUS A new state law that relaxes some requirements for concealed-carry

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