News for April 25, 2007 | Vindy Archives

Yellow Duck Park will not open in May

CANFIELD — The fate of a private swim club in Green Township is in court, says the

Bus accident sends four kids to hospital

DAMASCUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports minor injuries to four schoolchilren injured

Inmate charged in tax fraud scheme

LEAVITTSBURG – A 45-year-old man is charged with income tax fraud, committed mostly while

Sheriff: School threats taken seriously

LISBON — Threats in schools after shootings elsewhere are a growing problem, according to

Coalition seeks revamping of Ohio school funding

YOUNGSTOWN —  A coalition of education groups calling for an Ohio constitutional

Home Savings parent reports earnings drop

YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Home Savings and Loan Co. blamed lower first-quarter

Senior rides start Tuesday in Trumbull

WARREN — Rides for senior citizens costing $2 or less each way will be available throughout

Former Milton zoning inspector files sex discrimination suit

YOUNGSTOWN — A woman has sued Milton Township and its trustees, claiming she was a victim of

YSU president to lead group to China, Taiwan

YOUNGSTOWN —  The president of Youngstown State University will lead a university

Defendant arraigned in Auto Zone killing

YOUNGSTOWN — One of the three men charged with the shooting death of an Auto Zone clerk was

Gerberry to replace Carano in Columbus

The Ohio House Democratic Caucus appointed Mahoning County Recorder Ronald Gerberry today to fill

Former TCI inmate charged in tax-refund scam

WARREN — The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio has charged Ronald Dean

Dog finds human skull, investigation under way

WARREN — A human skull found by a dog in Warren Township has been turned over to the Trumbull

Where to try out for roles in plays, musicals

<strong>ACTORS </strong>“The Hobbit,” “Just So Stories” and

Chinese acrobats coming to Powers on Monday

YOUNGSTOWN — What began millennia ago as a form of entertainment for China’s emperors

Play examines what happened at Lucasville prison

YOUNGSTOWN — In 1993, an inmate uprising at Southern Ohio Correctional Facility at Lucasville

Easy Street to branch out with new productions

YOUNGSTOWN — Easy Street Productions will put on a series of family musicals at DeYor Center

Dana spring choral concert will be May 2

YOUNGSTOWN — The Dana School of Music will present its annual spring choral concert at St.

Vocal Group Hall of Fame offers DVD of 2004 ceremony

SHARON, Pa. — Copies of the 2004 induction ceremony at the Vocal Group Hall of Fame are now on

Lisbon chorus presents spring concert Sunday

LISBON — The Lisbon Community Chorus Spring Concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the David

American music featured at Kent-Salem concert

SALEM — The Kent Salem Community Choir will present An Americana Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in

Concert will benefit local musician

YOUNGSTOWN — A benefit concert featuring several local bands will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday at

Fenton glass artist to visit shop

NEW SPRINGFIELD — Robin Spindler of the Fenton Art Glass Co. of West Virginia will visit the

Toyota or GM? You tell us which is better and why

Toyota has surpassed General Motors as the world's top auto seller for the January-March quarter.

Two Masses this weekend for officer killed in 2003

YOUNGSTOWN — There will be two Masses this weekend for Youngstown Patrolman Michael T.

Sewage line blocked at supermax camp now cleared

YOUNGSTOWN — A blocked sewer line at the Ohio State Penitentiary camp — which is

Tickets available for Wick Neighbors event

YOUNGSTOWN —  The head of the Cleveland company partnering with Wick Neighbors Inc. to

FOOD SALES | Area churches and groups plan events

<em>A listing of food sales and dinners is published every Wednesday. Please submit

Weekend horse show at Canfield is canceled

CANFIELD — The Northern Ohio American Quarter Horse Association’s show scheduled for

Alpha Kappa Alpha event to focus on well-being of women

YOUNGSTOWN — “Women in Transition: The Economic Keys to Success” will be the theme

Blacks want share of Pittsburgh Penguins revenues

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Residents of the city’s predominantly black Hill District plan to meet

Columbus bus driver accused of kicking boy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former school bus driver has been charged with assault based on

Accused bank robber flushes heist down the toilet

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A sheriff said the evidence was exactly where a bank robbery suspect

Vote to legalize abortion in Catholic Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico City lawmakers voted to legalize abortion Tuesday, a decision likely to

Peterson's impact? Sooner -- not later

The Oklahoma running back should be one of the top picks in the draft. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- For

Selected Stocks

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Cleaning to continue despite theft

Probation was revoked April 5 after an offender was charged with unlawful use of a computer.

The college grayshirts and redshirts have worn thin; now it's time for a new fit -- the NFL.

The college grayshirts and redshirts have worn thin; now it's time for a new fit -- the NFL. By

AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston127.632--z-7-3L-27-35-40-0

Man indicted in death of brother

WARREN -- A 46-year-old city man is indicted on a charge of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing

Contaminated pet food was sent to hog farms

Contaminated pet food was sent to hog farms WASHINGTON -- Salvaged pet food contaminated with an

New recycling bins set to be installed

MERCER, Pa. -- If all goes according to schedule, new recycling bins should be installed by today at

New plan rekindles debate about slots

Instant racing would be included in a class of legal gambling. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers are

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Bella Victor (Nguyen)6.004.002.80 Moma's Velvet Bay

What Sanjaya learned

What Sanjaya learned NEW YORK -- Sanjaya Malakar, who was voted off "American Idol" last week

Moyers returns for PBS series

Since leaving TV about three years ago, the journalist has not had much of a break. By FRAZIER

AT &amp; amp;T doubles profits, sales in 1st quarter

AT & amp;T says it's on track with its integration of former BellSouth operations. SAN ANTONIO

Struthers evens conference mark

Three pitchers combined on a four-hitter for the Wildcats. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS

Press' inconsistency clearly on display

Opinion: Last week, there were two stories about carnage -- the tragedy at Virginia Tech and the Supreme

Pirates (finally) earn home win

Paul Maholm pitched a complete game shutout for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Paul Maholm wasn't

2 new panels discussed

The city wants to create jobs and lower medical costs. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a

Bill would require booster seats for more kids

COLUMBUS -- A Cincinnati lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require more children to use

A strain military manpower

Opinion: Miami Herald: The manpower system that the nation depends on to fight its wars and help Americans

Al-Qaida says it used 'new methods'

U.S. troops are set up in local outposts, which makes them vulnerable to attacks. BAGHDAD (AP) --

Regional Business Digest

REGION Mahoning Medical plans grand-opening event AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning Medical Supply will

GOLF

GOLF WOMEN PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Oak Tree Country Club West Middlesex, Pa. - Par

Event focus is well-being of women

Proceeds will go toward scholarships and community outreach programs. YOUNGSTOWN -- "Women in

Armed students may have helped

Opinion: By PIERRE LEMIEUX MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE Virginia Tech (Blacksburg), Columbine (Colorado),

Panel recommends candidates

WARREN -- A nine-member citizens committee helping in selection of the next Trumbull County

Today is Wednesday, April 25, the 115th day of 2007. There are 250 days left in the year. On this date in 1507, America gets its name from German cartographer Martin Waldseemueller, who first uses the

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, April 25, the 115th day of 2007. There are 250 days left in the year. On this

TODAY

TODAY Noon (FSN Pitt) "Inside Pirates Baseball." 12:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) "NBA Action." 2:30 p.m.

OAPSE | Classifications

The following Austintown schools personnel are included in the Ohio Association of Public School

City schools honor Lariccias

YOUNGSTOWN -- Philanthropist Tony Lariccia came to a city school board meeting Tuesday to be

Decline is largest in 18 years, group reports

Sales of existing homes dropped 8 percent in March. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sales of existing homes

Felasco asks to serve parole in Ohio

The former treasurer's wife and children live in Ohio. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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Warren council to discuss report on contract

WARREN -- City council will discuss today a fact finder's report for a new contract with police

Victim Rights Week Vigil brings out family and friends for national event

The local program was part of National Crime Victims' Week. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR

Twin-killing: Fausto leads Tribe victory

Carmona snapped a streak of 11 straight lost decisions. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Johan Santana has a

Measures to streamline care, VA secretary says

Computerized record systems also are being updated. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Veterans

AGENDA THURSDAY 4/26BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES, 5 P.M., GOVERNMENT CENTER, 8299 MARKET ST.

Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St. Austintown

Abortion ruling magnifies women's vote

Opinion: By SUE HUTCHISON SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS Memo to the bloc of 20 million single women who didn't

Lakeview wins Bulldog battle, topples Poland

Freshman Bo Slemons pitched Hubbard past LaBrae. CORTLAND -- Eric Pirtz, Dave DeJacimo, Jeff

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 21 New

TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES

TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Struthers 9, East Liverpool 3 Ursuline 9, Pymatuning

Goodwill to honor 21 pupils as winners of poster contest

Five trucking companies assisted with the donations. YOUNGSTOWN -- Twenty-one area schoolchildren

Neither vulnerable. North deals.

Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH 4 3 2 Q 6 2 5 3 K Q 10 7 3 WEST EAST K Q 10

'Mis-steak' about fajitas corrected

Dear Heloise: I saw your article about fajitas in which a reader asked how chicken can be called

"SECRETS OF THE DEAD" (8 P.M., PBS): ACTOR LIEV SCHREIBER NARRATES THE STORY OF THE FIGHT TO TRANSLATE THE BIBLE FROM ITS HEBREW, GREEK AND LATIN ORIGINS INTO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE -- A STRUGGLE THAT

"Secrets of the Dead" (8 p.m., PBS): Actor Liev Schreiber narrates the story of the fight to

POSTER CONTEST Bundle Day

Here are the winners by grade of Goodwill Industries School Bundle Day poster contest:

MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 7, Boston 3 Oakland 6, Baltimore 5 Tampa Bay 10, N.Y.

Virginia Tech probe yields no motive

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- More than a week after Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people during an early

Kucinich files papers to impeach Cheney

Kucinich had announced he was postponing the announcement because of Cheney's health. WASHINGTON

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 11 Ottawa 6,

Baseball cookies celebrate new season of game

By NANCY ANDERSON SCRIPPS HOWARD Celebrate the new baseball season with a tin of Classic

Bucs win at home

Bucs win at home Paul Maholm allowed only three singles in his first career complete game and the

Turning Technologies can't wait for Taft space

The company will use 3,000 square feet of space at a nearby building. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

U.S. charges Canadian with murder

The accused was 15 years old when he was captured in Afghanistan. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) --

Recent robberies concern students

Four YSU students have been robbery victims on campus over the past week. By ANGIE SCHMITT

Youngstown man robbed by gang of 3

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police said a Bryant Avenue man reported being robbed by two men in a parking lot in

Sgt. Alli officially quits YPD

The former cop said he'll buy his police department gun for 1. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

Ranger says he was told to conceal truth

The House committee seeks to find out when top officials were told how the ex-football star died.

POLICE CALLS

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

courts

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian K. Piper, 41, of 446 Garfield St., Struthers,

ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week's events

PGA TOUR Byron Nelson Championship Irving, Texas Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Courses: TPC Four

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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Ohio executes man who gunned down ex-wife

This was the first execution carried out under Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland. LUCASVILLE, Ohio

Guns do not make people safer

Opinion: By JONATHAN SAFRAN FOER WASHINGTON POST Knives also cut bread and carve wood and aid surgery,

Their relationship is confusing

Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old girl who is considered smart, fun, confident and pretty. I have never

JOSH SWOGGER \ At a glance

Position: Quarterback. Height/weight: 6-5, 237. College career: Started 13 games for Montana in

Toyota numbers top GM's early figures

Toyota's sales are booming because of its strong image worldwide. TOKYO (AP) -- For the first time

Girard earns first league victory

Liberty's Ali House pitched a perfect game while Mooney and Ursuline won. GIRARD -- Kassie Simeon

INDICTMENTS Trumbull County

The following people were indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury and will be arraigned at 11 a.m.

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;ALMASY, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Mary Angela, 82, of Boardman;

& lt;B & gt;ALMASY, & lt;/B & gt; Mary Angela, 82, of Boardman; calling hours Friday

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Anton and Keri Garzanich, Columbiana, boy, April 23. Paige

Father, son charged

Father, son charged CORTLAND -- A father and his teenage son are now charged with the theft of

East Palestine wins, bumps up record to 13-1

Dane Dobson went 3-for-4 with his first home run in Springfield's win over Lisbon. EAST PALESTINE

Board expects to send layoff notices

Bus drivers will not be affected by the reduction-in-force notice, the school board president said.

Father pleads to lesser charge in baby's death

LISBON -- A father has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless homicide in the dehydration

Four strong candidates vie for three Niles council seats

Editorial: Niles is a city in transition. A recurring comment by candidates in the race for three council-

MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Devil Rays 6, Yankees 4 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carl Crawford hit his first

"We do not expect perfection out of our government. Our government can make mistakes. If they do, we can't recover from them unless it falls into a category where they say we can."

Opinion: "We do not expect perfection out of our government. Our government can make mistakes. If they do, we

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