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Boy's gun jams in murder attempt
LEAVITTSBURG – A 17-year-old Youngstown boy was arrested Monday, and charged as a juvenile
Stabbing leads to felonious assault charge
GIRARD — A city man is due back in court Wednesday to face felonious assault charges after a
Children injured in New Castle accident
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Two children were taken by helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital after a
Effect of broadcast on tax downplayed
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains and county Commissioner John McNally say
Last patient leaves Tod Children's Hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — The discharge Monday of the last patient from Tod Children’s Hospital
Funds sought for Canfield bleachers
CANFIELD — A group that formed to solicit money for stadium renovations at Canfield High
Apology issued for pre-election comment
GIRARD — Ed Semple maintains that he did nothing wrong, but the Girard Board of Education
Homeowner finds two homemade explosives
AUSTINTOWN — A homeowner on Forest Hill Drive called police Sunday to report that two homemade
Liberty schools audits missing money
LIBERTY — A Liberty School District employee may face felony theft-in-office charges after
National Fuel announces rate hike
SHARON, Pa. —  National Fuel Gas customers will see an increase in the price they pay for
Court orders Moonda rehab records
AKRON — A federal judge has ordered the drug rehabilitation records of accused murderer Donna
Axiom gets going in New Castle battery plant
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — With a cutting-edge research and development company firmly ensconced in
Leetonia residents asked to conserve water
LEETONIA — Village officials are asking residents to conserve water because of a leak in
Gun debate set Tuesday at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State College Republicans and the Department of Peace and Conflict
Man accused of slashing another's throat
YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused of slicing the throat of 21-year-old Ben Chaibi of Campbell was
Two Youngstown men charged with animal cruelty
YOUNGSTOWN — Two South Lakeview Avenue men were charged with animal cruelty after neighbors
'Steeltown USA' tour features public art
YOUNGSTOWN — The Center for Working Class Studies at Youngstown State University will offer a
Home Savings invests in its home
YOUNGSTOWN — Home Savings and Loan Co. had a simple reason for spending $350,000 to spruce up
Presidential straw poll slated for May 22
LORDSTOWN — A presidential straw poll will be taken 6 p.m. May 22 at Lordstown High School at
Springfield Township museum open on Sundays
PETERSBURG — Springfield Township Historical Society wants residents of other areas to visit
Respect Day rally scheduled for Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams and the Mahoning County Commissioners will conduct a rally at
McDonald High School art show starts Thursday.
McDONALD – McDonald High School will present this year’s art show for three days in the
Sunday night fire at vacant North Side house
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters forced their way into a vacant house at 66 Ames Court on the North
Gerberry officially resigns as recorder
Ronald Gerberry officially resigns today as Mahoning County recorder to be sworn in Tuesday as a
Fellows Riverside Gardens annual plant sale set
YOUNGSTOWN — Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens will hold its annual plant sale May 18 and
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities open to the public
<em>A calendar of activities to which the public is invited is published every Monday. Please
Vindy.com News Podcast for April 30, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, April 30 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
GOLF ROUNDUP
GOLF ROUNDUP Sunday's events EDS Byron Nelson Championship IRVING, Texas -- Scott Verplank
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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Penguins baseball struggles
There appears to be some major problems with the Youngstown State baseball team this season. The
BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP
BYRON NELSON CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday At Irving, Texas Purse: 6.3 million TC Four Seasons Resort
2 men 'critical' after separate attacks
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men were reported in critical condition Sunday evening at St. Elizabeth Medical
Can bald, stubby and chubby win presidency?
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The 2008 presidential race has just started, but already it has the potential to be a
Reports: U.S. rejected aid from most allies
Allies offered 854 million in cash and oil, but most of it went uncollected. WASHINGTON POST
BASEBALL LINESCORES LATE SATURDAY MOONEY 3, AKRON HOBAN 2
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Relatives fuming over mock wedding
Dear Annie: My "Aunt Valerie" has a 40-year-old son who e-mailed invitations to his destination
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) Baseball: Cardinals at Brewers. 7 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers at
Cards' pitcher dies in car crash
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World
ROUND FOUR
ROUND FOUR 100. Oakland, Michael Bush, rb, Louisville. 101. Jacksonville (from Detroit through
Group organizes day of prayer
People from about 35 churches have banded together to form the team. By LINDA M. LINONIS
filling a job
FILLING A JOB The city is seeking to hire an assistant commissioner of engineering by June or
INSIDE/MORE AUTO RACING
INSIDE/MORE AUTO RACING Dan Wheldon's second victory in four races this year, gave him a shot of
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULLCOUNTY Docket Sky Bank v. Todd Morgan et al, foreclosure. Wells Fargo Bank NA et al v.
Youngstown woman awaits lungs
The ailing woman's motto could well be: 'My suitcase is packed.' By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
50TH ANNIVERSARY
50TH ANNIVERSARY About Cardinal Mooney Background on the first Youngstown priest who became a
NCR chief: Future of company lies in multi-function ATMs
Hard-working CEO tries to make NCR Corp. relevant to the Internet generation. DAYTON (AP) -- The
Street Sense might be Nafzger's final entry
The 65-year-old trainer won the 1990 Derby with Unbridled. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Carl Nafzger
Smith taken 174th; Raiders deal Moss to Pats
The Buckeyes quarterback went to Baltimore on the final pick of the fifth round. NEW YORK (AP) --
Orchestra performs with feeling
Guest conductor Darryl One conducted the entire concert from memory and generated a fantastic
NHL PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP Sunday's games
Rangers 2, Sabres 1, 2 OT NEW YORK -- Michal Rozsival, banged up in each of the first two games of
Problem, solution
Fighting crime requires more than one approach, Mayor Jay Williams and Police Chief Jimmy Hughes
AF2 LATE SATURDAY SUMMARY
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Today is Monday, April 30, the 120th day of 2007. There are 245 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, as Russian troops approach his Berlin bunker, Adolf Hitler commits suicide along with his
Opinion: Today is Monday, April 30, the 120th day of 2007. There are 245 days left in the year. On this date
Reds' Harang beats Pirates again
The Cincinnati pitcher is 10-3 against the Bucs after Sunday's 9-5 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Aaron
Jeff Gordon's 77th win is greeted by beer cans
Talladega fans were not happy he passed Earnhardt's total. By REID SPENCER SPORTING NEWS NASCAR
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Hotel uniforms go from stodgy to right in style
Maids in some upscale hotels wear Diane von Furstenberg. LOS ANGELES TIMES Move over, Tyra
Controlled burn to regenerate oak species
Not everyone agrees with the concept of the controlled burn. NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- More than
Spectacle of Speed show to proceed as planned
Jay Leno will co-design one of the statues. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
No test for new worker
By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- For the first time, Youngstown will hire a
PRAYER DAY Observances
The City Prayer Team of Youngstown is promoting participation in the National Day of Prayer on
3 Valley standouts on way to pro careers
One will be a Falcon, another a Raven, and the other a Seahawk. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
INSIDE MORE NBA
INSIDE MORE NBA The Bulls swept defending champion Miami out of the playoffs Sunday.
Doctors operate through body's natural openings
Recovery is much faster with the new method of surgery. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A 4-year-old boy lay on
Founding principal helps mark Cardinal Mooney's 50th year
The school is still committed to faith, education and service. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
Mahoning County and Youngstown officials have many proposals to fix the county's criminal justice system:
Mahoning County and Youngstown officials have many proposals to fix the county's criminal justice
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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MAN HURT ON 4-WHEELER IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY
Man hurt on 4-wheeler in Columbiana County LISBON -- A 30-year-old man was being picked by a
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-AARON'S 499
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-AARON'S 499 Sunday's results At Talladega Superspeedway Talladega, Ala.
LeBron having MVP-like series
His scoring has been steady, but his play has involved much more than points. WASHINGTON (AP) --
GODDESS OF SPEED | New dates
Here are the new dates for the Goddess of Speed Project in Warren. Artists are decorating fiberglass
U.S., Iran envoys likely to meet
The purpose of the conference is to work toward stabilizing Iraq. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD,
Bush increasingly alone on war in Iraq
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- I met an old friend and colleague on K Street the other day and she looked a bit
The Dublin native was introduced to the media Sunday.
BEREA (AP) -- Brady Quinn stepped out from behind the black limousine's tinted windows into
Trial delays
Edward C. Anderson had been in the Mahoning County jail since Aug. 6, 2004, accused of murder in the
HDTV brings on a new use for old technology: antennas
Free HDTV is perking up demand for antennas. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Buying an antenna for a high-
Business News Digest
REGION New business offers background checks NILES -- A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 11
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 21 New
Small loans change lives of poor, Portman says
Small loans change lives of poor, Portman says WASHINGTON -- Natalie Portman says that for many of
Examples of why some criminal trials are delayed in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court:
Examples of why some criminal trials are delayed in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court: A change
Steelers take punter in the fourth round
Daniel Sepulveda of Baylor was a two-time Ray Guy Award winner. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pretty easy to
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 11, Detroit 3 Texas 9, Toronto 8, 10 innings N.Y.
Through changes, singer keeps her edge
The 21-year-old has modeled and started acting. By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP MUSIC WRITER NEW YORK
Tribe protests Saturday's 7-4 loss to Baltimore
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Strange, strange things are happening at Jacobs Field, baseball's theater of the
MLB ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Yankees 4 NEW YORK -- David Ortiz, Alex Cora and Manny Ramirez
Authorities seek South Side man again
The fugitive, charged with rape, might have gone to Alabama, police said. By PATRICIA MEADE
Cooperation pushed budget through
There are some differences from Gov. Strickland's budget. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers of both
Parachute is family's 'lucky charm'
The parachute saved Tom Magee's life in World War II. CINCINNATI (AP) -- In December 1944, high
2 females among dead after sweep
Deaths occurred when coalition forces returned fire. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A U.S.-led raid
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Wizards April 22: Cleveland 97, Washington 82 April 25: Cleveland 109,
CARMONA STRONG FOR TRIBE
Carmona strong for Tribe Fausto Carmona came within two outs of a complete-game shutout in
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK NASCAR No race for Blaney: Hartford native Dave Blaney missed his first Nextel Cup race
WWII pilot dead at 89
WWII pilot dead at 89 NEW YORK -- Robert Rosenthal, a World War II bomber pilot who twice survived
Get this: The Steelers traded up to select a punter. It's obvious Bill Cowher isn't in charge any
Get this: The Steelers traded up to select a punter. It's obvious Bill Cowher isn't in charge any
What's on the menu for seniors
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Carmona beats Baltimore, but headed for the minors
The Tribe's Cliff Lee is due back this week from the DL. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Slower proved to be
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL Denison 4-5, Hiram 3-2 -- Hiram is 21-12, 8-6 North Coast Athletic Conf. The Terriers
Liberty voters to decide in November on operations levy for 911
A merger with Girard would mean little savings, the Girard mayor said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
ALL ABOUT GRAY
ALL ABOUT GRAY MAKING SENSE OF SILVER Why is that gray showing up in your hair? Hair gets its
Try the On/Off switch
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The federal Communications Commission tipped a boulder downhill last week by
PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
Bulls 92, Heat 79 MIAMI -- Ben Gordon scored 24 points and Luol Deng had 22 points and 11 rebounds
Attaching label or thread to project helps with matching
Dear Heloise: This is a hint that many of my friends have thanked me for, and I thought your readers
"Our partners are behaving incorrectly, to say the least. In case no progress is made during negotiations, I propose to discuss the possibility to end our obligations."
Opinion: "Our partners are behaving incorrectly, to say the least. In case no progress is made during
Program will honor pupils who excel
More than 600 city school pupils are expected to be recognized. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Gunman at mall kills 3 before he's shot
As the gunman pulled into a parking space, he shot two people to death. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A
ORGAN DONATIONS
Each day, about 77 people get the organ transplant that gives them a second chance, but 19 others
AT A GLANCE Browns' draft picks
Brandon McDonald, cornerback/safety, Memphis, (No. 140 overall), 5-foot-11, 181 pounds. Slender but
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 11 Ottawa 6,
Weekly quiz answers
Weekly quiz answers Q. As dealer, vulnerable, you hold: K 9 6 6 A K 10 6 J 9 6 5 2 What
Dust Bowl era offers lessons for today
Opinion: "The soil is the one indestructible, immutable asset that the nation possesses. It is the one
Better government isn't the goal; less government is
Opinion: Better government isn't the goal; less government is EDITOR: Many letters have appeared in
MRDD levy gives voters a chance to do the right thing
Editorial: People vote for some tax levies because they provide services that are viewed as vital, because they
The most common computer passwords are "password," "123456" and "qwerty."
The most common computer passwords are "password," "123456" and "qwerty." PC Magazine
AT A GLANCE Steelers' draft choices
Daniel Sepulveda, P, Baylor, 6-3, 230, No. 112 overall. The only two-time winner of the Ray Guy
"Helmut By June" (7 p.m., Cinemax): Fashion photographer Helmut Newton, who died in 2004, captured unusual images that blended glamour with voyeurism. This documentary of the man Time magazine dubbed
"Helmut By June" (7 p.m., Cinemax): Fashion photographer Helmut Newton, who died in 2004, captured
Murder case illustrates how backlogs can occur
Lingering cases contribute to jail overcrowding. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo, April 25: He led the Soviet Union to its breakup, and as a result,
WORTH A LOOK
SALES XAmerican Legion FDR Post 560, 103 12th St., Campbell, will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m.