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New Castle man charged in woman's death
NEW CASTLE, PA. — A city man was charged with criminal homicide today in the death of a woman
Austintown company proposes oil wells on MVSD property
MINERAL RIDGE — Mahoning Valley Sanitary District board members said today they would only
Boardman pupil strings together a win
BOARDMAN — Jeremy Large, 9, won a national creativity contest, but the award comes with
Youngstown schools provide more kids with breakfast
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District’s efforts to make sure its pupils get a
Warren mayor needs community help with redevelopment
HOWLAND — Warren Mayor Michael J. O’Brien says the area can grow only through the
How are you celebrating high school graduation?
<em>The Vindicator</em> wants to know how area residents will celebrate the graduation
Schaffer resigns from alcohol services agency
YOUNGSTOWN — David L. Schaffer has resigned as executive director of the Mahoning County
Bazetta dad charged in gun theft
CORTLAND — A Bazetta Township man has been charged in the theft of eight handguns from a
AG Dann "brokenhearted" by Alli betrayal
YOUNGSTOWN — “Disappointing day for me,” Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann said,
Lonestar concert seats still available
Tickets are still available for tonight’s Lonestar concert at Chevrolet Centre. The country
Rapist gets 10 years behind bars
YOUNGSTOWN — A 55-year-old West Chalmers Avenue man will spend 10 years in prison on rape and
ODOT begins road work next week in Columbiana
COLUMBIANA — <a href="http://www.dot.state.oh.us/">Ohio Department of
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups busy with activities
<em>Club news is published Friday and Saturday. Please submit information about upcoming
Vindy.com News Podcast for April 20, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, April 20 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
HAVANA (AP) -- Cubans were outraged Thursday at the release of anti-communist militant Luis Posada Carriles from U.S. custody pending a May immigration trial.
HAVANA (AP) -- Cubans were outraged Thursday at the release of anti-communist militant Luis Posada
Transfers
TRANSFERS Jenli Inc. dba Crickets, 1733 E. Midlothian Blvd., 1st floor, Youngstown, to Jenmik
NCB gives 300,000 to YSU
The money is earmarked for a new building for YSU's business college. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Delphi's exit from Chapter 11 to be delayed; investor likely to back off
The remaining investors will continue to with their plan to buy into Delphi. DETROIT (AP) --
MAYOR'S COURTS
MAYOR'S COURTS On the chopping block An Ohio lawmaker has proposed legislation to do away with
Ohio State's Oden picks NBA millions over class
The Buckeyes' Mike Conley and Daequan Cook are still weighing their options. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio
Officials face questioning on VT's culpability in tragedy
Cho returned to campus after a 24-hour observation in a psychiatric facility. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Pens blanked, bounced by Sens
OTTAWA (AP) -- The Ottawa Senators brought a decisive end to Sidney Crosby's teenage years in the
Forecasters: Warm-up is set to begin
Weather forecasters call for temperatures reaching the 70s this weekend. By ANGIE SCHMITT
A pro-U.S. president in Paris?
Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: The French presidential elections are Sunday, and while technically the
Workers are cleaning up LaBrae demolition debris
The same company that handled the demolition got the contract to remove the debris. LEAVITTSBURG
Levy and cuts needed in Boardman, clerk says
Boardman faces a 3.4 million deficit by year's end, Leicht said. BY ANGIE SCHMITT VINDICATOR
Strickland to issue clemency decisions only upon request
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Ted Strickland will not issue clemency decisions in cases where condemned
"You forced me into a corner and gave me only one option. The decision was yours. Now you have blood on your hands that will never wash off."
Opinion: "You forced me into a corner and gave me only one option. The decision was yours. Now you have blood
Male justices harm women
Opinion: BOSTON -- May I remind you what else was happening on the very day in 2003 when Congress passed
U.S. defense chief: Patience is limited
Robert M. Gates was to urge Iraqi leaders to speed political reconciliation laws. LOS ANGELES
State grant to help expand recycling
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County's solid waste management district has received 50,000 from the Ohio
No-shift system pleases bicyclers
Bicycle makers woo nonriders with models that shift automatically. WATERLOO, Wis. (AP) -- Bill
Blue Jackets fire GM MacLean
The NHL's newest franchise has endured six losing seasons. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Columbus Blue
Investigation targets former detective Rick Alli
Alli joined the Youngstown Police Department in 1975. YOUNGSTOWN -- A former city police detective
Cancer groups challenge law exemption
Veterans have contacted ACS to voice their opposition to the exemption. COLUMBUS -- The American
She wants husband to share responsibility
Dear Annie: Several weeks ago, my husband and I found out we are pregnant with our third baby (kind
Are boomers less healthy than forebears?
The oldest baby boomers report more health problems than their parents did at that age. WASHINGTON
Armed with stats, AARP official takes health-care issues to state
An AARP rep says Ohioans face financial woes because of high health-care costs. By MARC KOVAC
Business News Digest
REGION F.N.B. reports earnings HERMITAGE, Pa. -- F.N.B. Corp. earned 17.4 million, or 29 cents
WARMING UP
WARMING UP Five-day forecast Do we dare believe warm weather will be around longer than a day?
Jolie blames paparazzi
Jolie blames paparazzi NEW YORK-- Angelina Jolie is no stranger to news media frenzy. But while
Girard school levy is an investment in the future
Opinion: Girard school levy is an investment in the future EDITOR: The Girard High School has served us
Chief justice supports end to mayor's courts
There are 15 mayor's courts in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. By MARC KOVAC
WHO: Traffic injuries a top killer
The health group urged developing nations to adopt safety measures. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH 6 5 J 9 8 4 3 2 K 8 J 7 3 WEST EAST J 10 9 3 2
County meet set Saturday at Poland
Seventeen schools will compete in the event in three divisions. POLAND -- The 95th Mahoning County
Ex-deputy clerk appeals sentence
Her attorney said that theft in office does not call for the offender to pay auditing costs.
Canfield retains first in MAC; Boardman posts Federal win
Poland, Ursuline, Mooney, Chaney and South Range earned wins. CANFIELD -- Rachel Melewski's
University locks down after nearby shooting
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A small private university declared a brief, partial lockdown Thursday morning
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CLASSES
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Holiday
Industrial accident leaves man 'critical'
Industrial accident leaves man 'critical' GIRARD -- A city man was in critical condition late
Man reports robbery on East Avondale Avenue
Man reports robbery on East Avondale Avenue YOUNGSTOWN -- A 32-year-old man told police he was
Poll: 54% say firing of Imus was right
Thirty-five percent of whites and 18 percent of blacks said the firing was too tough. NEW YORK
Valley companies hit hard by rising gas prices
Area businesses look to pass along higher gas prices to their customers. By DON SHILLING
On the SidE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS: The
Tony Bennett Cleveland show is rescheduled
CLEVELAND -- Tony Bennett's Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland appearance, which was scheduled for today at
READY TO COMPETE: Paul Dahman, above left, Garret Taylor and Bella Gullia, all eighth-graders at Canfield Village Middle School, have fun with their robots during the school's Robotics Derby.
READY TO COMPETE: Paul Dahman, above left, Garret Taylor and Bella Gullia, all eighth-graders at
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 3 TORONTO -- Manny Ramirez hit a tying, two-run homer in
HMHP mulls outsourcing St. E's laundry services
The HMHP laundry department has about 32 employees. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Downtown lease OK'd
The company signed a five-year lease. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A
Nemenz Hubbard store to open at Patton site
A floral department and hot-food section are being added. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS
Yahoo! Second just fine for Cavs
For the first time since the early 1990s they won 50 games back to back. MCCLATCHEY-TRIBUNE
Program helps ex-child soldiers with moving on
One former child soldier is trying to recover from his past and is studying to be a nurse.
Networks: We'll air killer's video less
In the face of a public backlash, networks defended their airing of the images. NEW YORK (AP) --
Warning system test
Warning system test Newton Falls residents may hear testing of the tornado warning system today.
Jury convicts wife of preacher in his slaying
Jury convicts wife of preacher in his slaying SELMER, Tenn. -- A preacher's wife who claimed her
Virginia Tech victims were easy targets
Opinion: It wasn't my first thought on hearing of the massacre at Virginia Tech. Initially, there was just
Congo army continues to use underage fighters
Hundreds of children serve in the army brigades, according to Human Rights Watch. DAKAR, Senegal
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Subway Fresh Fit 500 Avondale, Ariz. Schedule: Saturday, race (FOX, 8 p.m.)
Politicians unwilling to take on gun lobby
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Missing from the incredible outpouring of grief in the tragedy at Virginia Tech was
Mahoning commissioners deny annexation request
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Mahoning County commissioners have denied a developer's request to annex 18.5
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield school board, 10 a.m., high school cafeteria. AGENDA runs daily.
BERLIN (AP) -- The Berlin Zoo received a fax threatening to end the life of its superstar polar bear baby Knut, which police dismissed Thursday as a hoax and zoo officials insisted would not disrupt
BERLIN (AP) -- The Berlin Zoo received a fax threatening to end the life of its superstar polar bear
Youngstown schools deficit more than 15M
The district expects to get an advance on its state subsidy to cover the deficit. By HAROLD GWIN
Rep amends development bill to remove OK for private meetings
The Ohio Newspaper Association opposed the closed-door meeting provision. By MARC KOVAC
Hardy ignites Brewers' sweep
The Pirates lost 7-5 to complete a two-game series in Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- After a two-run
6 Trumbull students, one dad charged in gun thefts
One handgun stolen from a collector was valued at 2,500, police were told. By TIM YOVICH
College-bound students say shootings left them nervous
Bush said that people should report unusual behavior. TIPP CITY, Ohio (AP) -- High school
A-Rod's ninth inning blast sinks Tribe again
His 3-run homer gave the Yankees a come-from-behind 8-6 victory. NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez
Staubach-Aikman team being patient about future in racing
The NFL Hall of Fame quarterbacks have a goal of making the top 25. By REID SPENCER SPORTING
When to bet and when to check raise
I often discuss the importance of mixing up your play in order to remain unpredictable. One of the
YSU FUND DRIVE | Centennial Campaign
The Youngstown State University is seeking to raise 43 million in a five-year campaign to fund
Race tracks ready for Saturday start, all but one
The dragstrip would've celebrated its 50th anniversary this season. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDY.COM
Fornal helps YSU in split with Akron
She drove in the winning run in the second game of a doubleheader. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Austintown man indicted in fatal crash
A Youngstown man is alleged to have made a death threat against a common pleas court judge.
THURSDAY'S SPORTS
THURSDAY'S SPORTS BASEBALL LINESCORES URSULINE 4, WARREN HARDING 1 W. Harding0000010--122
Switka's 2-hitter leads Ursuline to SVC victory
Howland defeated Poland to remain unbeaten in MAC play. STRUTHERS -- Robert Switka tossed a two-
"Share the Earth Day" (3 p.m., PBS): With a nod to Earth Day on April 22, the PBS Kids programming block goes green today. Familiar characters in shows such as "Arthur" (3 p.m.), "Curious George"
"Share the Earth Day" (3 p.m., PBS): With a nod to Earth Day on April 22, the PBS Kids programming
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew Pluchinsky Jr., 52, of 7246 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road,
Man declared wrongfully convicted can seek compensation
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A man who spent 26 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit was declared
Two veteran politicians face off for Struthers mayor
Editorial: Between them, Mayor Daniel Mamula and Councilman Terry Stocker have nearly 40 years of service as
Police capture Girard man after 2 chases
One man had stolen items in his possession, police said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
ONE AND DONE
One and done Ohio State center Greg Oden will enter the NBA draft after one season with the
Way Station runs food pantry drive
COLUMBIANA -- The Way Station, a nonprofit ministry helping those in need, is promoting a donation
Jeff Burton is back in chase once again
By STEPHEN HAWKINS ASSOCIATED PRESS Jeff Burton is still chasing a championship. And he hasn't
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 -- x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Lee and Amy Nabb, Youngstown, boy, April 18. Nicholas
not fiddling around
CANTON -- A teenage violinist said he wants to make music with a cause. William Shaub, 14, who plays
Olsavsky, Vogt face off on sidelines
YSU's spring football game kicks off tonight at 7:30 p.m. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
Sandcastle Amphitheatre opening delayed
PITTSBURGH -- The opening of the new Amphitheatre at Sandcastle, which was due to open this spring,
Gordon nabs Subway pole
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Jamie McMurray was relieved after Jeff Gordon easily took the pole from him
Students try to deal with crushing grief
Students have the option leaving campus before the semester ends. CHICAGO TRIBUNE BLACKSBURG,
She develops a helpful pattern for movers
Dear Heloise: Twice I have helped friends who were moving from their house or condo and going into a
Former GOP allies criticize Gonzales
Some Republicans who had defended him said his credibility is ruined. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Today is Friday, April 20, the 110th day of 2007. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date in 1999, the Columbine High School massacre takes place in Littleton, Colo., as two students shoot
Opinion: Today is Friday, April 20, the 110th day of 2007. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date
Pupils learn with robots
In the robotics program, kids enjoy applying what they've learned. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
DAY OF MOURNING
DAY OF MOURNING Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland declared today a day of mourning statewide for the