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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.
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.
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.
Canfield council approves Windsor House, Red Gate projects and raises
Two much discussed projects have been unanimously approved by city council.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Youngstown students to interview potential classmates Thursday
Twelve Rayen Early College Middle School students will participate in the shaping of the incoming class.
Youngstown Board of Control approves pact with YNDC for grass cutting
Youngstown Board of Control approves pact with YNDC for grass cutting
Woman who had baby cut from belly released from hospital
Woman who had baby cut from belly released from hospital
Boardman authorities investigate arson on church property
Boardman authorities investigate arson on church property
Man claims Cleveland police shot him after surrendering
Man claims Cleveland police shot him after surrendering
Ohio senators OK transportation bill, minus 75-mph speed limit
Senators OK transportation bill, minus 75-mph speed limit
Comcast says $45B Time Warner Cable deal to take longer
Comcast says $45B Time Warner Cable deal to take longer
House panel OKs new charter school regulations and reporting
House panel OKs new charter school regulations, reporting
New direction: 1D says Zayn Malik has left the group
New direction: 1D says Zayn Malik has left the group
Boardman Civil Service Commission meets Thursday morning
Boardman Civil Service Commission meets Thursday morning
Oklahoma student who led racist chant to meet black leaders
Oklahoma student who led racist chant to meet black leaders
Feel-good tale: Man gets $7M lottery ticket in get-well card
Feel-good tale: Man gets $7M lottery ticket in get-well card
Austintown project in infant stages, officials say
Austintown project in infact stages, officials say
Mahoning County health department to develop infectious-disease plan
Mahoning County health department to develop infectious-disease plan
Cutlip gets jail, probation for tainting the soup of his boss
Cutlip gets jail, probation for tainting boss' soup
Oprah Winfrey selling furniture, paintings in auction
Oprah Winfrey selling furniture, paintings in auction
Memorial park for victims of Ohio school shooting in works
Memorial park for victims of Ohio school shooting in works
Cops: Ex-Pa. teacher in deep love wanted to adopt student, 11
Cops: Ex-Pa. teacher in ’deep love’ wanted to adopt student, 11
Donald Sterling's wife, girlfriend to face off over money
Donald Sterling's wife, girlfriend to face off over money
Pittsburgh-based HJ Heinz buying Kraft and building a $28 billion food giant
HJ Heinz buying Kraft and building a $28 billion food giant
Ohio bills would extend rape cases’ statute of limitations
Ohio bills would extend rape cases’ statute of limitations
Report: Racial disparities in arrests persist with legal pot
Report: Racial disparities in arrests persist with legal pot
Phones and other distractions a big problem for teen drivers
Phones, other distractions a big problem for teen drivers
2 men face charges for shooting at Warren gas station
2 men face charges for shooting at Warren gas station
Ohio teacher accused of sexually assaulting students resigns
Ohio teacher accused of sexually assaulting students resigns
Yemen’s president flees his house in Aden as rebels advance
Yemen’s president flees his house in Aden as rebels advance
France cracks open plane's black box, seals off crash site
France cracks open plane's black box, seals off crash site
US durable goods orders fell 1.4 percent in February
US durable goods orders fell 1.4 percent in February
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.
Keene, Vaughn to leave YSU basketball progam
Sophomore starters Marcus Keene and Osandai Vaughn will leave the program.
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.
Prosecutor: Football gift 'aggravating' in gang case
Former UHS standout sentenced to 10 years in prison
Youngstown received six proposals to design an amphitheater and park
The project would be along the Mahoning River
Racino communities meet for summit in Columbus on $500K racino payment
"Each of the communities expected the money," said Trustee Carano
‘Get Hard’ stars defend film from criticism
By JAKE COYLE and MICHAEL CIDONI LENNOX Associated Press NEW YORK In the annals of film
Lawrence Brownlee in concert at Ford Recital Hall
If you go Who: Lawrence Brownlee and Damien Sneed Where: Ford Family Recital Hall, 260 W.
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
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.
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.
Austintown development project in ‘infant’ stages
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com austintown A multimillion-dollar project in Austintown leads
Tax abatements get good results
Three companies exceeded the job generation they predicted under their real estate tax abatements.
RECORD REVIEWS
Van Morrison Album: “Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue” Grade: B The duets format can be a lazy
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.
Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash Submitted by Marylou Dever My mom loved corned beef hash and made it all the
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.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday WIB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs Mahoning County Center, 141
Youngstown man charged with assault on a police officer
Youngstown man appeared in court Tuesday on multiple charges including assaulting police officers
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
RAIL SAFETY
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. America’s railroads want five more years to stop train wrecks
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Anita Bryant is 75. Singer Aretha Franklin is 73. Actor Paul Michael Glaser (TV’s
State OKs $83K for prison equipment
State OKs $83K for prison equipment COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board this week approved
newsmakers
newsmakers Angelina Jolie undergoes further preventive surgery LONDON Oscar-winning actress
Chaney students want to end school uniforms
Some Chaney students want to replace school uniforms with clothing that allows them to express themselves
Ice Zone skating ‘moves forward’ from foreclosure case
The Ice Zone skating rink avoids foreclosure after its owners reached a deal with PNC Bank
Caring for elderly squeezes insurers
Associated Press NEW YORK Thirty years ago, insurance companies had the answer to the soaring
Plane crash stuns Europe
Associated Press SEYNE-LES-ALPES, France A black box recovered from the scene and pulverized
Television shows released on DVD this week include:
Television shows released on DVD this week include: v “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXII”: The
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
ValleyCare nurses agree to extension
ValleyCare nurses agree to extension YOUNGSTOWN Registered nurses at ValleyCare Health System of
From US to Israel with (tough) love
Opinion: When President Obama began his second term — the time presidents traditionally build foreign policy
Love thy neighbor
Love thy neighbor Mark and Mike will visit one of their most-liked places — right in their own
Toughen Ohio’s seat-belt law
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Ohioans’ ranking, again, among the states where people are least likely to wear
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.
Fact from fiction on race
Opinion: By Michael Dobie Newsday I recently wrote about my frustration with calls for a national
New group aims to educate community about addiction
New group aims to educate community about addiction
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.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald Andrew Slater, 23, of 126 Lemans Drive,
Gradishar, Holtz among six for honors
Gradishar, Holtz among six for honors Columbus Randy Gradishar (Champion)and Lou Holtz (East
Ready for a road trip
Ready for a road trip The Burger Guyz are heading East to check out the burgers at Hugger Mugger
Wrights’ descendant testifies in 1st-flight flap
Associated Press COLUMBUS Defenders of the Wright Brothers, including one of their descendants,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
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.
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.
OREGON: The Wonderful Wines of the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley has become a premier wine region.
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.
Mayweather could make $180M for Pacquiao fight
The May 2 fight is expected to gross around $300 million.
oddly enough
oddly enough Privacy and private parts: Nude neighbor exposes law’s limit CHARLOTTE, N.C. A
Classes of ’49 to meet
Classes of ’49 to meet BOARDMAN East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet at
Discredited rape account concerns advocates
Associated Press BALTIMORE With the account of a purported gang rape at the University of
Ohio legislation would extend rape cases’ statute of limitations
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s 20-year statute of limitations for prosecuting rape cases could
Obama agrees to delay US pullout
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama agreed Tuesday to slow the U.S. military
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
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
GM recalls 92,000 Malibus
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 92,000 Chevrolet Malibu midsize
Public forum today
Public forum today MINERAL RIDGE A public forum to discuss demolition of the old Mineral Ridge
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-
Mom, stepmother accused of assault on girls at school
Mom, stepmother accused of assault on girls at school FRESNO, Calif. Two women have been