News for April 19, 2007 | Vindy Archives

HMHP mulls outsourcing St. E. laundry services

YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health Partners recently placed its biomedical department under

No annexation for Canfield Twp. land into Canfield city

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Mahoning County commissioners have denied a developer’s request to

Workers cleaning up LaBrae demolition debris

LEAVITTSBURG — Almost a year after the LaBrae Board of Education was cited for burying

Girard man injured in industrial accident

GIRARD — A city man was in critical condition late this evening after he was struck by a 25,

Cortland police recover eight stolen handguns

CORTLAND — Fearful of a school shooting in   wake of the Virginia Tech killing spree,

Boardman fiscal officer calls for levy

BOARDMAN — Fiscal officer William Leicht urged Boardman residents to support a levy, at an

Businesses reeling from gasoline/diesel prices

Gary Doles is concerned enough about the cost of gasoline that he takes note of prices every morning

YSU centennial campaign gets big boost

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University's drive to raise $43 million as part of its

Vacant house on McGuffey Road burns down

YOUNGSTOWN — An intentionally set fire at 2838 McGuffey Road totally destroyed the vacant

Grant to bolster recycling in Mahoning

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s solid waste management district has received $50,000 from

Man reports being robbed and beaten on South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — A 32-year-old man told police he was sucker punched, threatened with a gun and

Youngstown schools final deficit is $15 million

YOUNGSTOWN — The good news for the Youngstown City School District is that the final number

YSU LIVE | Job fair comes to an end

YOUNGSTOWN — We're done. The YSU job fair is over. We being The Vindicator crew, along with

Robbery suspect arrested

BOARDMAN — Police apprehended one of the men accused in a March 3 armed robbery in which

Man, 81, dies in crash on West Side

YOUNGSTOWN — Michael German, 81, of Burbank Avenue died Wednesday morning after losing control

Ohio State Penitentiary guard arraigned on assault charge

YOUNGSTOWN — An Ohio State Penitentiary corrections officer charged with misdemeanor assault

Pittsburgh college had a lockdown this morning

<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px">PITTSBURGH (AP) _ A small private university

First-time look at Vindy endorsement process

Today, <em>The Vindicator</em> launches a new tool for area residents to use to pick

National City is making major donation to YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has called a press conference for 3 p.m. today to

Plans for upcoming weddings are announced

<em>Check out today's Vindicator or Vindy.com to see the engagement announcements

Rotary announces scholarship program

Rotary District 6650 is accepting applications for participation in the Rotary Foundation

Parents and children invited to tea party

BOARDMAN — An annual semi-formal tea party and fashion show will be held from 1 to 3 p.m.

Wine taste, auction to benefit Beatitude House

YOUNGSTOWN — “Continuing the Dream” is the theme for the eighth annual wine taste

Center kicks off campaign

YOUNGSTOWN — Associated Neighborhood Centers will be conducting a membership campaign until

Hibernians conducting membership drive

NILES — An annual “Meet and Greet” membership drive is being conducted by the

Card and bingo event at McDonald church

McDONALD — Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Altar and Rosary Society will have their annual

Annual pancake breakfast is Saturday

WARREN — The 17th annual pancake breakfast benefiting the Trumbull Community Action Program

Tickets for Red Hat Day sock hop sold out

BROOKFIELD — Tickets for the Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop to be held Sunday at Yankee Lake

VIOLENCE IN IRAQ \ Deadliest days

Some of the deadliest days in Iraq: Nov. 23, 2006: Mortar rounds and five car bombs killed 215

Arts council film festival honors Warren-born creator of Chan

THE VINDICATOR WARREN -- The character of Charlie Chan was created by Warren native and author

Tribe falls again to the big bats of the Yankees

The Yankees have outhit the Indians 24-10 in just two games. NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees

'FRACTURE'

'FRACTURE' Grade: C+ Director: Gregory Hoblit Rating: R for violence and language Running time:

School board to seek 16.4M loan

The state's deficit certification is considerably higher than the district's estimate. By HAROLD

City, union argue issue

The YPA president said many patrol officers have health problems. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Mellott is center of YSU's attack

The Fitch grad and Ohio University transfer is glad to be back home. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

Miss Yockey to be July 7 bride of Mr. Collovecchio

XRIGA, Mich. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jay Yockey of Riga are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

Something new, an inside view

Editorial: Something new, an inside view Every Vindicator endorsement in a local election is based in part on

Free mental-health service available to military families

Dear Annie: I'm writing because, as a Marine wife, I know the toll deployment and war can take on a

'Fracture' breaks apart under close scrutiny

The characters' actions are not convincing. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY STAR "Fracture"

Ohio's open meetings law must not be watered down

Editorial: In 1982, The Vindicator sued Youngstown City Council to put an end to lawmakers' long-standing

BEAR SIGHTINGS: According to Ohio Wildlife officials, Trumbull County had the third-largest number of black bear sightings among Ohio counties in 2006. The state's year-round population of the bears,

BEAR SIGHTINGS: According to Ohio Wildlife officials, Trumbull County had the third-largest number

ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

Magic 94, Heat 68 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Grant Hill scored 17 points, Hedo Turkoglu added 15 and Orlando

Cavs ends regular season with win over the Bucks

For the playoffs, they are seeded No. 2 in the Eastern Conference. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers

Courthouse windows to look like originals

The windows are to be replaced by October. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --

Relatives of VA Tech victim live in Valley

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Jeremy Herbstritt wasn't supposed to be

Melfi has earned re-election as the city of Girard's mayor

Editorial: If James J. Melfi were the chief executive officer of a major corporation and had guided the company

St. Charles Church chosen for McCall, Clark wedding

XBOARDMAN -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Erin McCall, and Jared Clark, both

National Hockey League

National Hockey League Daily Playoff Glance FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 11

Hints to eliminate cooking odors

Dear Readers: Do you ever need to get rid of unpleasant cooking smells like those from cooking

Boone on June card at Chevy Centre

A scheduled bout between Billy Lyell and Yory Boy Campas is being disputed. By JOHN BASSETTI

MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 3, Angels 0 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Dan Haren outpitched John Lackey for

INSIDE/MORE HOCKEY

INSIDE/MORE HOCKEY Jeff Christian and Chris Richards shared the Most Valuable Player award for the

Cowell: I wasn't reacting to Virginia Tech comment

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An annoyed look from "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell as a contestant

Forums to explain plan for city water

The mayor wants to 'quell the myths, innuendo and accusation.' By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

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Murphy-Arquilla wedding to be at meeting house

XPlans for their early spring wedding are being announced by Mary Murphy, 1861 McCollum Road,

Christian, Richards team co-MVPs

Christian, the team captain, was also the CHL's leading player. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jeff Christian and

AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "The Hobbit," "Just So Stories" and "The Wizard of Oz." Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314

Driver, 16, cited under new law

WARREN -- A 16-year-old motorist has been charged under a new state law that limits the number of

Teens limit access to information

Most use only their first names in profiles. NEW YORK (AP) -- Teens generally don't think twice

if you go

IF YOU GO Who: Gingerspittz with Kitchen Knife Conspiracy, Eileens Basement and Second Hand

YSU baseball loses

YSU baseball loses THE RALLY came just a little too late for the Youngstown State baseball team

Band survives booing of tough metal fans

The band is likely to attain its lofty goals. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Who says

Akron tops YSU 8-7

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- The rally came just a little too late for the

Cricket World Cup Score

Cricket World Cup Score Wednesday At St. George's, Grenada Sri Lanka, 81-2, def. Ireland, 77,

AMERICAN LEAGUE YANKEES 9, INDIANS 2

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Studies link hormone use to higher risk for cancers

There is clear proof of a trend, a researcher said. ATLANTA (AP) -- Research on two continents

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.30 --.07 Avalon Holdings,8.15--.06 Clear

Metal band draws fans from all over region

The band hopes to have its first album out this summer. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Massacre shows that safety cannot be guaranteed

Opinion: By ROY FERRI WASHINGTON POST My daughter, Colette, never had a babysitter. My wife and I

Eastwood Mall to display pupils' artwork

NILES -- Beginning Friday, artwork from K-12 pupils across the area will be on display at the Art

Task force official: Arrests being made in retail theft rings

The grand jury indicted 38 people and 14 retail businesses last week. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Belated birthday blast lifts YSU

Freshman Cheryl Cale's walk-off homer helped the Penguins split with Toledo. By JOE SCALZO

Bear sightings on rise in Valley

Bird feeders have become a prime food source for bears, wildlife official said. BY AMANDA GARRETT

Salem board seeks its next superintendent

SALEM -- The Salem Board of Education will work with the Columbiana County Education Service Center

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'AMERICAN IDOL' SAYS SAYONARA TO SANJAYA

'American Idol' says sayonara to Sanjaya NEW YORK -- Sanjaya Malakar, the under-talented but

Goal of legislation is to keep drunk drivers off of the roads

COLUMBUS -- Legislation calling for harsher penalties against repeat drunken drivers could also

Violence in film proves too much

Your imagination can be scarier than what you're shown, but the director doesn't subscribe to that.

Mercer officials to recommend that recycling company get pact

MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners agreed Wednesday to recommend that Tri-County Industries

Clear Channel accepts offer

Clear Channel owns six radio stations in the region. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Clear Channel

Court upholds ban on procedure

President Bush applauded the decision. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bitterly divided most of the time, both

By the Numbers

BY THE NUMBERS 2006 bear sightings 113: Number of black bear sightings statewide. 27: Number

Cast turns in terrific performances

Adam Brody shines as a young writer going through the aftermath of a breakup. By ROBERT W. BUTLER

Virginia Tech killer's depression is the issue

Opinion: By PATTY FISHER SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS Every year, 1,100 college students in America kill

McDonald sets aside day for beautification project

By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT McDONALD -- Within the next few weeks, the village

CONTRACT

CONTRACT Police union The city's contract with the Youngstown Police Association, which

'Heroes' helped save career

Before he got the role, the Japanese actor nearly gave up acting. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He's one of

Two new coaches set to hold 'court'

OSU basketball players Mike Conley and Jamar Butler will try their hand at coaching football.

Pumped-up Phantoms ready for Game 2

They play Friday and Saturday night at the Ice Zone. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Phantoms have

Whale beaches itself at N.Y. oil depot dock

NEW YORK (AP) -- A young whale that swam aimlessly for two days in a small bay off an industrial

Kitty Carlisle Hart dies; was actress, arts advocate

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kitty Carlisle Hart, whose long career spanned Broadway, opera, television and

Recall of dog and cat food expanded

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An industrial chemical that led to the nationwide recall of more than 100 brands

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Jamie Milligan, Struthers, girl, April 17. Eric and

GM seeks 10-hour shifts, more nonunion workers

GM wants Lordstown to return to 10-hour shifts but without extra pay. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

CHO SEUNG-HUI VIDEO \ In his own words

Excerpts from the video Virginia Tech shooter Cho Seung-Hui sent to NBC News: "You had a hundred

Lonestar moves in new direction

Richie McDonald is leaving the band after one more tour. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Birkhead has nice words for former adversary

Birkhead has nice words for former adversary NEW YORK -- Larry Birkhead has only kind words to say

Music executives meet to discuss lyrics in rap

The meeting didn't produce any initiatives. NEW YORK (AP) -- In the wake of Don Imus' firing for

Cider vinegar lowers reader's cholesterol

Q. Your column often covers high-cholesterol issues. Why don't you mention the value of adding a

ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's games

Devils 4, Lightning 3, OT TAMPA, Fla. -- New Jersey didn't need a spectacular game from Martin

USTA Easter Bowl Results

USTA EASTER BOWL RESULTS Wednesday At Rancho Las Palmas Resort Rancho Mirage, Calif.

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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YSU student robbed

YSU student robbed YOUNGSTOWN -- A Youngstown State University student reported she was robbed by

Poljak is rookie of the year

The YSU freshman ranked fourth in the nation in scoring. BOARDMAN -- Youngstown State freshman

TV show's catch phrase spawns drinking game

The real estate show's host has unwittingly started a drinking game. By TERRY MORROW KNOXVILLE

Asian-Americans fear backlash from killings

Opinion: By L.A. CHUNG SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS All day Monday, reeling from the unfolding carnage on the

NATION

NATION Company is restoring Blackberry service NEW YORK -- BlackBerry service was being restored

YSU Vigil: We Care

Watch out for one another, draw strength from one another was the message. By HAROLD GWIN

CAVS GET NO. 2 SEED

Cavs get No. 2 seed The Cavaliers defeated Milwaukee while Chicago lost to New Jersey, meaning

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: April 14 Theft: A man, 33, and a woman, 42,

Chrysler to build 2 new plants in Michigan; jobs lost

Chrysler workers approve new work rules to gain plant investments. DETROIT (AP) -- DaimlerChrysler

Tony Bennett postpones Cleveland concert

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tony Bennett has postponed two concert appearances in Ohio this week because

Weekly Ohio fishing report

Weekly Ohio fishing report COLUMBUS -- The weekly fishing report provided by the Division of

Pavlik not backing down from big hitters

By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- One of the tendencies of Edison Miranda

"We're having difficulty finding information about him."

Opinion: "We're having difficulty finding information about him." Larry Hincker Virginia Tech spokesman,

Some things are just too hard to do

Opinion: I just came across a thought-provoking truth. Some writer observed that one of the hardest things

Game-winning single in eighth boosts Harding past Boardman

Shawn Roman pitched a two-hitter as Ursuline beat Warren JFK, 5-0. WARREN -- Dan Popadak's

Youngstown man wins 1M in Ohio Lottery game

Taxes on the winnings amount to more than 30 percent. CLEVELAND -- The winner of 1 million in an

MAKING MUSIC IN LIBERTY

Making music in Liberty

"Smallville" (8 p.m., The CW): The lovely Lynda Carter, known far and wide as Wonder Woman, drops in another kind of superhero series as she guest stars on "Smallville." She plays Chloe's mom -- a

"Smallville" (8 p.m., The CW): The lovely Lynda Carter, known far and wide as Wonder Woman, drops in

CSB plans to try drug court idea to help families

The board has sought new ways to promote adoption. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Candidate capitalizes on bin Laden likeness

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Philippine elections are largely a battle of name recall, so Agakhan

Life gets a little easier for evolving Ruff Creek

The founder of the band, a Pittsburgh native, is happy with the 'No Regrets' CD. By JOHN BENSON

First Place Bank to remain a thrift

First Place hasn't found a strategic reason to become a commercial bank. By DON SHILLING

Senators' Comrie has Penguins struggling

The diminutive player has played like a giant in the Senators' 3-1 series lead. OTTAWA (AP) --

Drinking age of '21' is not a deterrent

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Public policy often illustrates the law of unintended consequences. Society's

One walk short of perfection

The White Sox ace faced the minimum in Chicago's 6-0 win against Texas. CHICAGO (AP) -- Mark

'IN THE LAND OF WOMEN'

'IN THE LAND OF WOMEN' Grade: B Director: Jon Kasdan Rating: PG-13 for sexual content, thematic

SOCK HOP SOLD OUT

Sock hop sold out BROOKFIELD -- Tickets for the Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop to be held Sunday at

Penn State's King hopes added muscle will help

Tony Davis from Howland has moved from cornerback to safety this spring. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)

Today is Thursday, April 19, the 109th day of 2007. There are 256 days left in the year. On this date in 1775, the American Revolutionary War begins with the battles of Lexington and Concord.

Opinion: Today is Thursday, April 19, the 109th day of 2007. There are 256 days left in the year. On this

A Mahoning County grand jury last week indicted 38 individuals and 14 retail businesses in a retail theft ring operating in the county. The defendants and the charges:

A Mahoning County grand jury last week indicted 38 individuals and 14 retail businesses in a retail

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