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Kokrak three shots behind leader Mickelson
The Warren JFK graduate is 6-under par after two rounds at the Quail Hollow Club.
No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature
No Medicaid decision from Fla. Legislature TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Democratic leaders
Sheen supports sons’ removal from ex-wife’s care
Sheen supports sons’ removal from ex-wife’s care LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlie Sheen supports a
Utah soccer league hiring security after ref hit
Utah soccer league hiring security after ref hit SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah soccer league that
Bombing probe takes investigators into Mass. woods
Bombing probe takes investigators into Mass. woods BOSTON (AP) — The family of slain Boston
Solar plane leaves Calif. on cross-country trip
Solar plane leaves Calif. on cross-country trip MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — A solar-powered
Comedian Steve Sabo comes to Funny Farm
Comedian Steve Sabo comes to Funny Farm By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Comedian Steve
US employers add 165K jobs; rate falls to 7.5 pct.
US employers add 165K jobs; rate falls to 7.5 pct. WASHINGTON (AP)— The U.S. economy showed last
New turnpike plazas to open May 22
New turnpike plazas to open May 22 NEW SPRINGFIELD The new Mahoning Valley and Glacier Hills
Youngstown mayoral candidate Matthew Smith
May 3, 2013 | Matthew Smith joins Louie Free and David Skolnick on Vindy Radio
AMVETS Post 44 trying to win $250,000
AMVETS Post 44 trying to win $250,000 AMVETS Post 44 trying to win $250,000 STRUTHERS
Shenango Township officer killed in traffic crash
Shenango Township officer killed in traffic crash NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) A western Pennsylvania
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS NARFE Chapter 14 will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Saxon Club. John Johnson,
CASA/GAL dinner will take place today
CASA/GAL dinner will take place today Boardman The 25th anniversary dinner for the Mahoning
Vienna man indicted in Papa John's robbery
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted Robert J. Mealy, 22, of Sunnydale Drive, Vienna, on one count of aggravated robbery in the March 18 robbery of Papa John’s restaurant, 1976 Elm Road NE in Howland Township.
Warren couple face 30-plus years if convicted of stabbing, robbing neighbors
A man and woman accused of stabbing and robbing two men in the Arhaven Mobile Home Park in Braceville Township March 14 have been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury.
Economic data hold hope for hiring gains
Fewer Americans are losing their jobs. Employers are struggling to squeeze more work from their staffs. The U.S. is producing so much oil that imports are plunging, narrowing the trade deficit.
The ups and downs of gas prices
Drivers have seen gas prices go up in the Valley, but this activity is normal for the spring season, according to experts.
It’s hammer time for McDonald’s Tayala at Kent State
Tayala won the hammer throw at last week’s Penn Relays.
Kokrak one shot off lead in Wells Fargo Championship
Kokrak’s round included an eagle on No. 5 and three birdies.
Baker pitches Canfield over Lakeview
The Cardinals’ senior is headed for Wittenberg University.
Hagan introduces medical marijuana bills
House Bill 153 would allow medical marijuana use
Williams: Lots to love about Phantoms’ playoff run
Saturday night, the Phantoms and Dubuque Fighting Saints will battle for the right to advance to the USHL Clark Cup Final.
Speaker: ACTION members 'do the most to change the world'
Judge Theresa Dellick, keynote speaker, cited the “average people who make the biggest difference.”
YSU’s first presidential finalist meets faculty, students, community
More than 50 people from the campus community attended Thursday’s forum
Schwartz retires as YSU golf coach
The women’s program began in 1996 and Schwartz is the only coach the Penguins have had.
Chief of staff Kitchen, retired chief Hughes will run for mayor
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The winner of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for
Ursuline uses big inning to stay perfect
The win was the 15th straight for Ursuline to start the season, adding to the best start ever during Sean Durkin’s coaching tenure.
Magistrate approves protection order for Warren councilman, wife
A magistrate has issued an emergency temporary civil protection order against a man who Warren City Council President Bob Dean says has been harassing him and his wife.
Officials say Bristolville oil spill vandalism
Investigators believe the spill of 1,680 gallons of crude oil from a tank at an “old-style” gas and oil well in Bristol Township was an act of vandalism.
On the links with Alex Casi
On the links with … Alex Casi Today: The East Palestine graduate shot a 4-over par 75 in the
State lawmakers want to improve voter information updates
They say it takes too long for information to get to the boards of election
Music, dance, hope fuel Day of Prayer in Youngstown
Brides of Christ Worship team performs a song and dance at the National Day of Prayer observance in downtown Youngstown Thursday.
Boardman briefs
Couch to 5K program under way The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center will present its second
More prep baseball results
Cardinal Mooney 9, Girard 4 GIRARD A five-run third inning broke open a 1-1 tie for the
Canfield briefs
Couch to 5K program under way The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center will present its second
Penguins’ defense has dominated Islanders
Pittsburgh has allowed just one goal to the Islanders in the last 10 periods played at Consol Energy Center.
FDA review of chemical’s safety affects $1B industry
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a chemical that’s been in U.S. households for more than 40
Obama nominates 2 for economic posts
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama chose two old friends with corporate
All things considered, they’d be better off in Philadelphia
Editorial: Hawaii may be the closest thing to paradise on U.S. soil, but public employees or officials are
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 31.88 .45 Avalon
Blues singer-songwriter in concert at library
Staff report WARREN Blues singer-songwriter Kristine Jackson of Cleveland will perform at 6:30
House GOP up to same old tricks
Opinion: Since winning the House in 2010, Republicans have gained a well-deserved reputation for negativity,
Harrisburg bishop dies unexpectedly
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Bishop Joseph McFadden, who led the Roman Catholic Diocese of
NJ governor signs overdose measure
Associated Press PATERSON, N.J. Just a few months after his daughter survived a drug overdose,
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Shinedown will appear in concert Sunday at Covelli Centre with opening act Airbourne.
Protection of oceans crucial
Opinion: By Lee Crockett McClatchy-Tribune As a young Coast Guardsman in the 1970s, I saw the problems we
SEC’s ESPN network to debut in 2014
Associated Press ATLANTA The Southeastern Conference and ESPN on Thursday announced a 20-year
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2013. There are 242 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under par 68 in
Keep a tight rein on casinos
Opinion: Keep a tight rein on casinos Marietta Times: Perhaps operators of the still-new Horseshoe Casino
Pickups key for GM
Pickups key for GM DETROIT New cars were key for General Motors in the first quarter. New
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” 8 p.m.: Easy Street Productions brings
Florida rock band just can’t stop touring Shinedown showcase
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If the past decade has taught us anything about
Thai teenager leads LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship
Ariya Jutanugarn was in attack mode all day at the Kingsmill Championship — and it paid off.
Pletcher took cue from legendary Lukas
At 77, Lukas has 13 Triple Crown wins, including four at the Derby, and is the sport’s elder statesman.
Team BSS Fitness
Team BSS Fitness boardman At Team BSS Fitness, 1221 W. Western Reserve Road, full CrossFit
Charter issue like a loaded gun
Opinion: Charter issue like a loaded gun Never give a loaded gun to a crazy person, because not only might
METRO DIGEST || Prom patrols this weekend in Boardman
Prom patrols BOARDMAN Boardman Police Department will be supplementing its regular patrols with
Fresh off victory, NRA gathers
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas The National Rifle Association has spent much of the past year
Man in western Ohio dies after mower tips into lake
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Authorities say a man died after the riding mower he was
Hagel: US rethinks arming rebels
Hagel: US rethinks arming rebels WASHINGTON The Obama administration is rethinking its
More prep softball results
Poland 2, North Allegheny 1 WEXFORD, PA. Kasie Serich scattered five hits and a walk and struck
Study tracks increase in suicides committed by middle-aged Ohioans
Associated Press CI NCINNATI A new report shows that the suicide rate among middle-aged Ohio
Manziel talks football, friends and rising fame
Associated Presss NEW ORLEANS Johnny Manziel has decided he’s not going to allow the pitfalls
Court: Towns have right to trump state in fracking law
Court: Towns have right to trump state in fracking law Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. New
STEUBENVILLE RAPE CASE Grand jury takes break; teens admit making ‘bad tweets’ ‘
Associated Press COLUMBUS An eastern Ohio grand jury has adjourned for three weeks while
Internet cafe owners accept plea deal, agree to testify
Associated Press CLEVELAND The owners of two Internet cafes raided two weeks ago in the
Ohio poised to give rebate to employers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio employers could see $1 billion in cash rebates this summer from
Nets top Bulls to even series at 3 games each
Associated Press CHICAGo Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points, and
mahoning county The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
Rodney Carter, 31, of Drummond Avenue, felonious assault and child endangering. Maurice J. Dow,
METRO DIGEST || Grave theft charges
Grave theft charges WARREN Two Masury men accused in the theft of a $36,000 brass statue and
Minn., Wis. schoolchildren get unusual May snow day
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Schoolchildren in Minnesota and Wisconsin got a rare May snow day
Man killed after firing shot at Houston airport
Associated Press HOUSTON A man who had fired a gun inside a ticketing area at Houston’s largest
Obama, Mexican president discuss economy, security
Associated Press MEXICO CITY President Barack Obama sought Thursday to tamp down a potential
Horseshoe owners to pay $79M for Higbee building
Associated Press CLEVELAND The owners of the downtown Cleveland casino are planning to pay $79
RI becomes 10th state to allow gay marriage
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island on Thursday became the nation’s 10th state to
birthdays
birthdays Folk singer Pete Seeger is 94. Actress Ann B. Davis (“The Brady Bunch”) is 87. Actor
oddly enough
oddly enough Montana man loses bird over mistaken identity GREAT FALLS, Mont. A beloved macaw
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adam R. Benderman, 24, of 5234 Swiss Air Drive,
Howland woman convicted of prostitution at Braceville spa
Howland woman convicted of prostitution at Braceville spa
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Stephen and Christine Murphy, Youngstown, boy, May 1. Chad
“Economic growth will lead to modest increases in demand going forward, but the supply will
“Economic growth will lead to modest increases in demand going forward, but the supply will also
newsmakers
newsmakers Music City mourns the late George Jones NASHVILLE, Tenn. Numerous friends of the
Mayor’s race a real yawner
Opinion: The Democratic primary for the Youngstown mayoral race can best be summed up in one word: quiet.
Fitch track teams defeat Canfield
The Fitch girls track team defeated Canfield 96-39 on April 23. Top performer for Fitch was Ebony
Zoo stories for twos and threes
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland librarian Vikki Peck hosted a story time for 2- and 3
Gymnast qualifies for nationals
The USA Gymnastics Level 9 and Level 10 regional championships were held last past weekend in
Austintown briefs
Couch to 5K program under way The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center will present its second
Team Burke preps for 2013 Relay
Team Burke will be participating in the Boardman Relay for Life on May 17-18. The team, comprised
Smart Money teaches toddlers value
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland librarian Amanda Kollar led a Smart Money story time
Girls track team third at county meet
The Boardman girls track team placed third at the Mahoning County Championships on April 20 at
Local gymnasts compete at Level 8 regionals
The USA Gymnastics Level 8 Regional Championship was held recently at Bowling Green University.
West Boulevard Elementary has BOGO book fair
The fifth annual “buy one, get one free” book fair was hosted by the PTA at West Boulevard Elementary School the week of April 22.
Boardman sports briefs
BGMS girls track wins meet The Boardman Glenwood Middle School girls track team won a triangular
Team Burke preps for 2013 Relay
Team Burke will be participating in the Boardman Relay for Life on May 17-18. The team, comprised
Career center throws Trash Bash
MCCTC hosted the sixth annual Trash Bash and Fashion show April 22 in honor of Earth Day.
Local gymnasts compete at Level 8 regionals
The USA Gymnastics Level 8 Regional Championship was held recently at Bowling Green University.
Local gymnast earns state championship
Canfield resident Shane Lindstrom became the state champion in his age group on high bars on March
Lacrosse club comes to Canfield
This spring is the first season for the Canfield Lacrosse Club. Canfield Lacrosse is a club sport
Career center throws Trash Bash
MCCTC hosted the sixth annual Trash Bash and Fashion show April 22 in honor of Earth Day. The Trash Bash featured a fashion show from students in the multimedia academy (graphic and visual arts), as well as a few from the child development classes.
CARDINAL CORNER: ALEX GEORDAN
The week of May 6 is a special week for recognitions throughout our school district. We should all
Canfield inducts new National Honor Society class
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School held its annual National Honor Society
MCCTC career center throws Trash Bash
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com MCCTC hosted the sixth annual Trash Bash and Fashion show
Shoppers flock to Angels’ sale
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Thousands of bargain hunters headed for the 19th annual
Youth group goes hungry for good cause
The Canfield Presbyterian Church youth group participated in a 30-hour famine April 26-27 to benefit people in need around the world.
Wyant excels at state gymnastics meet
Emily Wyant, a senior at Fitch High School, attended the Xcel State Championships on April 7.
Canfield sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Boys track defeats Lake
The Boardman boys track team improved its Federal League record to 3-1 with a 91-46 victory over the
Students get lesson in international diplomacy
Thirty-eight Boardman High School students participated in Model United Nations Conference at
Shepas launches bid for trustee
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown native Bruce Shepas announced his plans to run
Girl Scouts spruce up Fair Park
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Girl Scout Cadets from Troop 80261 working on their Silver
Poland sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Poland briefs
Couch to 5K program under way The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center will present its second
Greenhouse work creates young green thumbs
Union Elementary School recently assembled a greenhouse as a tool to teach students about nature and caring for plants.
Local gymnasts compete at Level 8 regionals
The USA Gymnastics Level 8 Regional Championship was held recently at Bowling Green University.
Care center celebrates young children
The Poland-Boardman Child Care Center celebrated the National Week of the Young Child from April
Fitch choir performs at Woodside
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Members of the Austintown Fitch Choir performed at Woodside
Library hosts Fitch art show
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Art by Austintown Fitch students was on display April 15-22 in
SJIHM students excel at English Festival
Seventh and eighth-grade students from St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School, along with their
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