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Layoff slips sent in Austintown schools

AUSTINTOWN — Before a packed meeting, the Austintown School Board voted to send layoff notices

Man convicted for shooting boy on lawn

BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A jury Thursday convicted a man of murder for shooting a teenage neighbor

Two weekend cleanups in Warren

WARREN — Two city community groups will hold clean-up days this weekend. The Historic Perkins

Girard police investigate rape

GIRARD — Police are investigating a Highland Avenue rape. A 25-year-old Highland Avenue woman

Mahoning seeks to stop Carfaro infomercial on Oakhill

YOUNGSTOWN — A visiting judge will view a videotape of a program featuring excerpts of video

Boccieri says YSU would be penalized

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University President David C. Sweet said he is pleased to see

Candidates reveal campaign finances

Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien, who has no opponent in the primary and none at least yet in the

Ohio smoking ban takes effect May 3

COLUMBUS — As expected, health officials submitted the final draft of a statewide indoor

Analyst: End of the line for GM Lordstown?

LORDSTOWN —  The suspension of contract talks at the Lordstown car plant confirms an

Mercer Co. bridge replacement begins in summer

MERCER, Pa. — Replacement of a bridge on Riggs Road, Shenango Township, is slated to begin in

City expects to approve $100K YSU land study

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control is expected Friday to approve a $97,608

Girard rape investigation

GIRARD — Police are investigating a Highland Avenue rape that took place early Thursday

Sobriety checkpoint will be Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — A sobriety checkpoint will be held in Mahoning County from 7 to 11:30 p.m.

Mahoning sheriff operating Senior Watch program

YOUNGSTOWN —   Welcome to Senior Watch, Mahoning County. The Mahoning County

Expanded Trumbull meal delivery for seniors starts May 7

WARREN — The Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs is making plans to double the number of

Sale will benefit children in foster care

YOUNGSTOWN — The Foster Parent Association of Mahoning County will hold a fundraising garage

Prank puts college kid in hot water

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A former Gannon University student called her friend in the middle of the

Two die of accidental poisoning in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A caregiver arrived at an elderly couple’s home to find the two dead

Financial management classes for women

YOUNGSTOWN — Helping Other Women Inc. is offering financial management classes from 10 a.m. to

Fundraiser to benefit the Beatitude House

YOUNGSTOWN — A wine taste and live and silent auctions will be part of a fundraiser to be

Relay for Life team plans rummage sale

BOARDMAN — The Relay for Life Team at Good Hope Lutheran Church, 56 Leighton Ave., off Market

Fund-raising dinner at Poland school

POLAND — A fundraising dinner has been planned as a benefit for Poland Union PTA and will be

Junior League's traveling mural to be at museum

YOUNGSTOWN — The 2006-2007 provisional class of the Junior League of Youngstown will create a

Hall of fame banquet reminder

BOARDMAN — East High School Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at Mr.

Vindy.com News Podcast for April 26, 2007

The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday, April 26 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s

Beaver students' handwriting tested after threats

Similar messages referring to Virginia Tech were left in three area schools. By D.A. WILKINSON

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No major changes planned for BCS next season

The conference commissioners met and decided to stand pat with the system. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- BCS

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Surplus foodFriday

Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food available

New marketing campaign will promote Northeast Ohio

The goal is to increase business, tourism and convention attendance. More than 3.5 million is

Companies lower rates for teens

Some insurance companies are cutting teen rates between 5 percent and 10 percent. COLUMBUS (AP) --

Kansas City wins 3-0 in MLS home opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Eddie Johnson, Kerry Zavagnin and Yura Movsisyan scored to help the Kansas

YSU

YSU Baseball, softball games canceled YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's baseball and softball

NHL playoffs

NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (BEST-OF-7) Friday, April 20 Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, Buffalo

IOC comes down hard on Austrian skiers from winter games

Six skiers and biathletes received lifetime bans for their involvement. BEIJING (AP) -- It took

College Baseball

COLLEGE BASEBALL Wednesday's Scores EAST Brandeis 8, Mass.-Boston 5 Bridgeport 8-8, Mercy,

'Soothing Scenario' for China misguided

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The phrase "regime change" is associated with the doctrine of preventive war as

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Miranda Shaughnessy and Michael Papa, Youngstown, twin

IOC SUSPENDS SIX ATHLETES

IOC suspends six athletes Six Austrian cross-country skiers and biathletes received lifetime bans

PHONE NUMBERS

PHONE NUMBERS Seniors transportation Here are the phone numbers to use to arrange for senior

Virginia Tech massacre spotlights mental illness

Opinion: By JACK Z. SMITH MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Many questions remain about Cho Seung Hui, who dubbed

House passes troop-pullout bill

The bill sets a nonbinding goal of completing the troop pullout by next April. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Funds distributed for elderly services

Rides are dropping from 2 to 1.50 in some communities. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

CHINESE TRADITION: The Golden Dragon Acrobats keep alive a form of entertainment that has roots in the Xia Dynasty that flourished 4,000 years ago.

CHINESE TRADITION: The Golden Dragon Acrobats keep alive a form of entertainment that has roots in

Blues musician finds his comfort zone

The singer/guitarist/songwriter knows who he is, and he's happy with that. By JOHN BENSON

Police criticized over time used to enter Virginia Tech building

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- The bloodbath lasted nine minutes -- enough time for Seung-Hui Cho to

'Girls Gone Wild' video empire owner charged with sexual battery

LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES -- "Girls Gone Wild" video empire owner Joe Francis was charged with

Skull turned over to coroner

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

Patrol: Bus crash injures 4 pupils

DAMASCUS -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported four schoolchildren suffered minor injuries when

TCI prisoner ran tax fraud scam, feds say

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

Panel selects candidates for administrator position

One candidate is from Delaware. WARREN -- A citizens panel searching through 56 applications from

Readers say liquid bandage helped remove their skin tags

Q. Do you know of any ointment, poultice or herb that will get rid of skin tags? I had a

Gerberry to replace Carano

Mahoning County Democrats will select the next recorder. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS

Sex discrimination alleged in Milton Township

YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman has sued Milton Township and its trustees, saying she was a victim of sex

Prodnick-Logan wedding plans are announced

GIRARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prodnick of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

U.S. invites Iranian athletes to train here

DENVER (AP) -- The United States has invited potential Olympic athletes from Iran to train in

Spurs even series with Nuggets

San Antonio squandered a big lead before winning, 97-88. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs

School funding issues warrant voter support; change could be coming

Editorial: Until a different system is adopted to finance public education in Ohio, property taxes will remain

Easy Street Productions plans family musicals

The musicals will be in both Powers Auditorium and Ford Family Recital Hall. By GUY D'ASTOLFO

Beader: Call lawmakers over recycling changes

A private hauler will take over the county recycling program. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

Immigration issue fuels back-room deals

Opinion: By DENA BUNIS ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER The next few weeks are likely to determine whether there's

LUCASVILLE 5: The actors playing the inmates are, from left, Chris Fidram, Lessley Harmon, Sam Perry, Clyde Holmes and Kunta Kenyatta. At left is civil rights activist and attorney Staughton Lynd of

LUCASVILLE 5: The actors playing the inmates are, from left, Chris Fidram, Lessley Harmon, Sam

Teacher reports receiving 'disturbing' e-mail

AUSTINTOWN -- A Frank Ohl Middle School teacher reported a "disturbing" e-mail to police. The

East-West vulnerable. East deals.

East-West vulnerable. East deals. NORTH Void J 10 9 4 A 9 7 2 A Q 8 6 3 WEST EAST

Council voices opposition to cable measure

The city wrote off 278,000 in delinquent sewer bills. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF

Bonds blasts 741st homer against LA

The San Francisco slugger is now within 14 of Hank Aaron's record. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES

Students put their projects on display

YSU engineering students build on their lessons with extracurricular projects. By ANGIE SCHMITT

UCI ProTour La Fleche

UCI PROTOUR LA FLECHE WALLONNE RESULTS Wednesday At Huy, Belgium 126 miles 1. Davide

BURGESS ON BRINK OF BIG TIME

The former Warren Harding standout had a solid career at Michigan. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

Club's fate rests with court, owner says

The park owner contends a sheriff's sale of the property was improper. By JEANNE STARMACK

"THE TRIALS OF DARRYL HUNT" (8 P.M., HBO): THIS STUNNING DOCUMENTARY EXPOSES HOLES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. IN THE MID-1980S, HUNT, A 19-YEAR-OLD BLACK MAN, WENT TO PRISON FOR THE RAPE AND MURDER OF A

"The Trials of Darryl Hunt" (8 p.m., HBO): This stunning documentary exposes holes in the justice

Sweet plans to lead delegation to Asia

Travel expenses will be financed through private sources. YOUNGSTOWN -- The president of

Dow tops 13,000; upbeat earnings reports continue

Worries remain even with a rapid rise in the Dow. NEW YORK (AP) -- It looks like cause for

Man knocked out of wheelchair is arrested

WARREN -- Police arrested a man in a wheelchair, after a relative reportedly knocked him from the

Injured Bluffton player makes debut

Mike Ramthun was pinned under the overturned bus for 30 minutes. BLUFFTON -- Mike Ramthun's legs

New test showing promise

No tumors show up in about 80 percent of prostate biopsies done today. WASHINGTON POST

Traveler gets the hang of drying hotel towels

Dear Heloise: I'm writing in regard to the reader who wrote in about the lack of towel racks in

The city school district is moving ahead with its 14-school, 190 million rebuilding program. The school board took these actions this week:

The city school district is moving ahead with its 14-school, 190 million rebuilding program. The

Phantoms sign Dyer for 2007-08

The Sylvania native led his Midget AAA team in scoring this season. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning

THE DEAD LIST | Dumped shows These series have been dumped, officially or unofficially, by their networks.

ABC: "Big Day" "Day Break" "Help Me Help You" "In Case of Emergency" "The Nine" "Six Degrees"

Moonda attorneys want jurors to visit the scene

Moonda attorneys want jurors to visit the scene AKRON -- Attorneys for murder suspect Donna Moonda

"I came here to pay respect to Boris Nikolayevich for everything he has given us: freedom and the opportunity to realize ourselves. There is a certain retreat from freedom of the press, from fair

Opinion: "I came here to pay respect to Boris Nikolayevich for everything he has given us: freedom and the

Single mom needs help in handling aggressive child

Dear Annie: I am a single mother of two girls, ages 4 and 2. Their father isn't in the picture much.

Civil rights attorney Staughton Lynd co-wrote the play.

Civil rights attorney Staughton Lynd co-wrote the play. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR

IF YOU GO

What: "Lucasville: The Untold Story of a Prison Uprising." When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday. At 2 p.m. on

Trooper shooting case

Trooper shooting case MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. -- Authorities recovered a body Wednesday night from the

GM's CEO responds to sales figures

Profitability is the top priority, one auto official said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- General Motors

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Diddy's new fragrance: The smell of success

Diddy's new fragrance: The smell of success NEW YORK -- It's nothing but the best for Sean "Diddy"

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Courts should think as much about victims as perpetrators

Opinion: Courts should think as much about victims as perpetrators EDITOR: I am a foster parent licensed

UCFC explains lower earnings

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

REGION

REGION Local Harley store on eBay CANFIELD -- Harley-Davidson of Youngstown is offering its

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN April 20 Theft: Three

Coalition wants the state to pick up bulk of the costs

Amendment backers need more than 400,000 voter signatures to get on the ballot. By HAROLD GWIN

Study: Bacterium may protect against asthma

A researcher said he's concerned about how many antibiotics children get. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS

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Stewart: NASCAR plays God

The two-time series champion said the sport is becoming like pro wrestling. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)

PRESCOTT BURGESS | At a glance

Position: Linebacker Height/weight: 6-3, 249 College career: Four-year letterman at Michigan,

Fungus suspected in deaths of bees

Since fall, about a quarter of the estimated 2.4 million colonies across the U.S. have been lost.

It's that time of year again, when the TV suits make their decision. Who will stay, who will go?

By CHARLIE MCCOLLUM SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS All across Hollywood these days, producers, writers

Comedian will soon hit small screen

Regan's show doesn't contain angry rants or four-letter words. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Jamie Terrell, Andrew Paxton to wed in gardens

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Jamie Terrell and Andrew Paxton, both of Youngstown, is

Cop flicks get zany Brit treatment in 'Hot Fuzz'

It's from the same people who delivered 'Shaun of the Dead.' By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL

Girard rehires guards at lower pay

The guards are back at the front doors but are being paid less than before. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

The Youngstown State University theater department welcomes newcomers to the world of opera with two comic one-acts. "The Impresario" and "Gianni Schicchi" begin at 8 in the new Butler North building,

The Youngstown State University theater department welcomes newcomers to the world of opera with

4 of 5 doctors in study wined, dined by drug makers

Anonymous responses came from 1,662 doctors in various fields. ASSOCIATED PRESS Four out of

Slumping Peralta gets game-winner

Texas set a team record with 19 strikeouts. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jhonny Peralta singled home the

Date announced for DeMart-Kraus wedding, reception

STRUTHERS -- Announced by Chester and Carol DeMart, 30 W. Haywood Ave., is the engagement of their

MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Orioles 1 BALTIMORE -- Curt Schilling pitched seven innings of five-

June wedding for Candra Raab and James D. Bayer

NORTH JACKSON -- The parents of Candra Sue Raab and James David Bayer, both of 3210 Gault Road, are

Chapel is chosen for Day-Nochta June wedding

Announcement of their upcoming marriage is being made by Julie A. Day, a daughter of Frank and

BASEBALL

BASEBALL MLB--Suspended minor League player Cedrick Brooks for 50 games for testing positive for a

Toyota No. 1, but GM still tops in Valley

Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick are the top brands in the area. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS

AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

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

HALL OF FAME BANQUET SET

Hall of fame banquet set BOARDMAN -- East High School Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at 6 p.m.

Women's USTA-Cloister Cup

WOMEN'S USTA-CLOISTER CUP At Cloister Tennis Facility Sea Island, Ga. Purse: 50,000

Players' character will get closer look

Commissioner Roger Goodell's crackdown may be one of the reasons. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A

DOPING THE DRAFT \ Associated Press' mock selections

No one in the NFL disputes that Calvin Johnson, the wide receiver from Georgia Tech, is the one

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David E. Kelso, 32, of 252 Afton Ave., Boardman, and Wendy M.

Will prices be driven to 4 a gallon?

Some analysts say prices are near their peak; others disagree. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON

Contract awarded to finish bridge job

Groundbreaking for the Lakeshore sewer project is now estimated for late summer or early fall. By

Today is Thursday, April 26, the 116th day of 2007. There are 249 days left in the year. On this date in 1607, English colonists go ashore at present-day Cape Henry, Va., on an expedition to establish

Opinion: Today is Thursday, April 26, the 116th day of 2007. There are 249 days left in the year. On this

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