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Deliberations begin Wednesday for Warren airman
WASHINGTON (AP) — A military prosecutor asking jurors to convict an airman from Warren
Gunman robs Family Dollar on South Avenue
BOARDMAN — A man who said he had a gun walked away with more than $150, car wax and candy from
Incumbent Oesch won't run in fall for Salem council
SALEM — David Johnson, chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, vowed to find a
Hearing for suspected cop shooter postponed
AUSTINTOWN — Township police had word today that a preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday
Water off Wednesday for some portions of Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — The waterline on West Radio Road was to be shut off at 9 a.m. Wednesday as work
Chevy Centre continues to struggle financially
YOUNGSTOWN — The Chevrolet Centre’s profit during the first three months of the year is
Campbell Middle School students expelled
CAMPBELL — Two Campbell Middle School pupils were expelled for bringing soft plastic air
Two group homes will close
YOUNGSTOWN —   Two group homes on the North Side — including one where a resident
Campbell man attacked by dogs
CAMPBELL — A 57-year-old Chambers Street man identified the two dogs he says attacked him
Local Chrysler dealers applaud sale to N.Y. group
Area Chrysler dealers are welcoming the pending sale of Chrysler to a New York-based investment
Child rapist to serve maximum sentence
COLUMBUS — The state parole board reversed an earlier decision to release a Youngstown man
No parole for James Teague
COLUMBUS — A man convicted of killing a World War II veteran who was eating a sandwich in his
Chevy Centre's performance record
The Chevrolet Centre released its 2006-07 second quarter financial report showing a profit far less
Students staff some Mercer County polls
MERCER, Pa. – There were some new faces at several Mercer County polling places in today's
Disorderly conduct plea in stun gun case
WARREN – A Youngstown man who was subdued with a stun gun in a Trumbull County Common Pleas
Woman gets 8 years in prison in stabbing death
WARREN — A 19-year-old woman will spend eight years in prison for stabbing a 16-year-old girl
Salem names interim superintendent
SALEM — The Salem Board of Education has named veteran educator Lou Ramunno to act as interim
Boardman discount store robbed
BOARDMAN — A man who said he had a gun walked away with more than $150, car wax and candy from
Police skeptical of how boy says he was shot
YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-year-old boy was shot in the left thigh around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday near
Did you buy gas today?
Today, people across the nation are planning to avoid the gas pumps. Are you taking part in this
Fires on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant house at 216 E. Laclede Ave. was intentionally set on fire around 11
YSU prof continues fight for tenure
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University may be done with Dr. Eric See, but he isn’t
Group scheduling workshops on acquiring cheap land
YOUNGSTOWN — Free 90-minute workshops will be held over the next several months for those who
WEDDING BELLS | Find out who is getting married
<em>Check out today's Vindicator and Vindy.com to view the engagement announcements
Strayhaven Animal Shelter sponsors cruise-in
GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Moose Family Center, 32 Shenango St., will be the setting for a cruise-
Seniors meet in Coitsville
COITSVILLE — The next meeting of Coitsville Senior Citizens will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Town
Kiwanis Club honors Key Club adviser
CANFIELD — Honored by Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club during a meeting April 25 at A La
REUNIONS | Gustavus banquet among events planned
<em>Upcoming reunions are published every Tuesday. Please submit information about class and
Campbell man attacked by dogs
CAMPBELL — A 57-year-old Chambers Street man identified the two dogs he says attacked him
Local flying club plans open house
SEBRING -- The Taylorcraft Flying Club will hold a free Fly-In Open House at TriCity Airport from 11
Sense of being treated unfairly is bad for heart, new study says
LOS ANGELES TIMES If you think life is unfair, you may just be right. A new study finds that
Stock Listing of Local Interest
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.27 .04 Avalon Holdings,8.70.20 Clear
JENNIFER GIRARDI ROBERT ENYEART
JENNIFER GIRARDI ROBERT ENYEART XYOUNGSTOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at 1:30 p.m. April 14
Uh-oh for Buffalo: Senators lead 3-0
Ottawa used a stifling defensive performance to put the series on the brink. OTTAWA (AP) --
Pressure China to improve food safety
Opinion: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Several years ago, I was doing research on how different ancient cultures had
Strickland garners high approval rating
Most of those polled approve of the state Legislature's performance. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 21 New
Huge crowd rallies against marriage bill
Organizers said 1.5 million people demonstrated. ROME (AP) -- Tens of thousands of mothers,
Bill aims to limit sale of animals
Ohio and Pennsylvania are two of the 11 states with 'Class B' dealers. WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's the
James nets 30 in close victory
Cleveland is one win away from the Eastern Conference finals. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- LeBron
Trustees to reconsider moratorium on PUDs
CANFIELD -- A yearlong township moratorium on planned unit developments is almost over, and trustees
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Incumbent Oesch won't run in fall for Salem council
SALEM — David Johnson, chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, vowed to find a
"In effect, the proclamation of Jesus and of his Gospel did not at any point involve an alienation of the pre-Columbus cultures, nor was it the imposition of a foreign culture."
Opinion: "In effect, the proclamation of Jesus and of his Gospel did not at any point involve an alienation
Warren designated one of the 'Noisy Dozen'
The city is testing a noise meter that might provide better evidence in court. By ED RUNYAN
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A review in Monday's Vindicator of the musical "Bat Boy" at the Oakland Center
KARI CONNOLLY RYAN BLEGGI
KARI CONNOLLY RYAN BLEGGI XMIAMI -- Kari Connolly and Ryan Bleggi, both of 9843 Roundstone Circle,
2 students to speak at commencement
YOUNGSTOWN -- Stephanie M. Mateja of Neshannock and Carrie L. Brumit of Liberty have been selected
Panel: Wolfowitz broke rules
WASHINGTON (AP) -- World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz broke bank rules in arranging a hefty
Many share hope gas prices will rise
Opinion: Well, perhaps there is still hope that Americans will do something about their suicidal love affair
"Frontline: Spying on the Home Front" (9 p.m., PBS): The National Security Agency's domestic surveillance program is in the spotlight as reporter Hedrick Smith looks at the collision between civil
"Frontline: Spying on the Home Front" (9 p.m., PBS): The National Security Agency's domestic
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas910.900625505
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
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Missing Big Boy statue found on the roof of Gahanna Lincoln High School
GAHANNA, Ohio (AP) -- A statue of the hamburger-holding mascot in front of a Frisch's Big Boy
Parks have interim director
The search for a new director will begin in four to six weeks. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Neither letters nor societies should rely on stereotypes
Opinion: Neither letters nor societies should rely on stereotypes EDITOR: As a teacher in the
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 2, Toronto 1 Boston 6, Baltimore 5 Kansas City 11,
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Tigers 1 BOSTON -- Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched his first major league
Steelmaker expects growth in second half
WCI posted a 4.3 million quarterly loss as selling prices fell. BY DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through Sunday Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 1,881. 2, Jimmie Johnson,
PASSENGERS EVACUATED
Passengers evacuated JUNEAU, Alaska -- A riverboat-style cruise ship ran aground off the Alaska
MAHONING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
MAHONING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Fitch High School) BOYS Division I Team
Ohio EPA pushing for more detailed rules
DAYTON (AP) -- State environmental regulators want more detailed rules for replacing wetlands
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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U.S. Embassy workers angry over security in Green Zone
One employee said sending them home would be an 'admission of failure.' MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Poland topples Jefferson in semis
The Bulldogs will meet Ashtabula Edgewood for the fifth straight year. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Approval rating
APPROVAL RATING Ted Strickland received the highest inaugural approval rating for a governor in
Like father, like son: Colangelo nabs award
The Raptors GM built Toronto into a contender in one year. TORONTO (AP) -- Bryan Colangelo is
Students' art exhibit set at Eastwood Mall
NILES -- Art Outreach Gallery at Eastwood Mall will present work by art students from Niles McKinley
Today is Tuesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2007. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date in 1942, wartime gasoline rationing goes into effect in 17 states, limiting sales to three gallons a
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2007. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date
WTA TOUR GRAND PRIX DE SAR
WTA TOUR GRAND PRIX DE SAR LA PRINCESSE LALLA MERYEM Monday At Royal Tennis Club de Fes Fez,
Gargasz-Tovtin wedding date is announced
XPOLAND -- The engagement of Kimberlee Gargasz, a daughter of Randall and Pamela Gargasz, 6456 Tara
Jury finds man guilty of murder
Gregory McGee's criminal record goes back to his juvenile days. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Time to walk the walk
Opinion: New York Daily News: Sen. Barack Obama is running for president as a Man Above It All. He derides
Warren man guilty in shooting of man, fight with girlfriend
WARREN -- A 27-year-old city man was convicted of five charges for a Jan. 9 shooting at Stone Gate
PREP PREVIEW \ District track and field
DIVISION I Site: Falcon Stadium, Austintown Schedule: Wednesday (preliminaries), 4 p.m.; Friday
Terrific pitching lifts Bucs to 7-0 win
Pittsburgh's Tom Gorzelanny outpitched Marlins ace Dontrelle Willis. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Florida
Water off Wednesday for some portions of Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — The waterline on West Radio Road was to be shut off at 9 a.m. Wednesday as work
Immigrant labor, U.S. jobs cross at border
Opinion: By JIM BOREN MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS The footpaths across our southern border go in both
More people using only cell phones
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than a quarter of young adults have only cell phones, making them the
Earnhardt needs break from daily dose of blitz
The media attention has been overwhelming over the past week. By JENNA FRYER ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date announced for Frey-French garden wedding
XCANFIELD -- A garden wedding is planned by Laura Kathleen Frey and Matthew William French, both of
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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First move should be left up to 'Romeo'
Dear Annie: I work for an organization that takes on worthy, but controversial, issues. Over the
Workers on edge with DaimlerChrysler sale
Chrysler workers fear major cuts are coming at the hands of new owners. DETROIT (AP) -- Chrysler's
Miss Domanski to be July bride of Mr. Novotny
XSANDUSKY -- Ken and Sandi Domanski of Hull Road, are announcing plans for the upcoming marriage of
First British chaplain to horse racing speaks in Howland
His regular congregation includes 59 trainers, 1,800 stable workers and 2,500 horses. By ALISON
Work to resume on covered bridge
NEWTON FALLS -- The 1 million rehabilitation of the Newton Falls covered bridge will resume today,
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 11 Ottawa 6,
Warren event raises 451,599 total
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Ohio's largest American Cancer Society Relay for
Windham goes for four-peat after edging Lowellville, 8-4
The Bombers will meet McDonald for the district title today at Cene Park. By PAUL TRGOVAC
Hamlin's crew has cloud over its head
Making mistakes at critical times has become too common for the driver's team. CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Defective oven door responsible for dull pane
Dear Heloise: I had a new self-cleaning oven installed and didn't get around to cleaning it for more
School employees suspended for fake attack on pupils
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Two school employees who staged a fake gun attack on a group of pupils
Pre-race spirit is back at track
Cooperative weather was partially a factor. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis 500 organizers
McDonald wins battle of the Blue Devils
By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- Somewhere in the Western Reserve psyche,
Edgewood defeats Mooney
The Cardinals finished the season 20-7. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF JEFFERSON --
Killer of Trumbull bar owner to be released in July
The county prosecutor and a former judge opposed the parole. By MARC KOVAC VINDICATOR
Landis confident he'll keep Tour title
His lawyer called the case against him "an utter disaster." MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Floyd Landis
Plan to look at revenue from taxing suburbs
The city also plans to restructure its economic development department. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
2 arrested on South Side
2 arrested on South Side YOUNGSTOWN -- Two arrests were made and a stolen gun confiscated on the
Bono urges G-8 leaders to provide aid for Africa
Bono urges G-8 leaders to provide aid for Africa BERLIN -- Bono urged Germany on Monday to use
Chaney High School Class of 1965 is planning a reunion Sept. 1. For reservation information, call
Chaney High School Class of 1965 is planning a reunion Sept. 1. For reservation information, call
U.S. forces warned to stop search for soldiers
Residents complained about some searches. BAGHDAD (AP) -- An al-Qaida front group warned the
LOCAL APPEARANCE
LOCAL APPEARANCE There is one more chance to hear the Rev. Graham Locking, the United Kingdom's
Will vote revive spirits? Some say alcohol sales will revitalize business
New Wilmington and Grove City voters will decide whether to stay 'dry' or not. By LAURE CIOFFI
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Blues Moun (Lumpkins)5.003.002.20 Cruising Cart (Villa-
Girard council OKs hiring of company to find grants
The city got a favorable decision in its fight against a landfill. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Nets
May 6: Cleveland 81, New Jersey 77 May 8: Cleveland 102, New Jersey 92 Saturday: New Jersey 96,
Pacman's appeal ruling delayed by paperwork
The Titans' suspended cornerback claims he's being overly punished. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A
armed forces week
ARMED FORCES WEEK True colors come through The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay The Mahoning County
No coach, no worries: Federer set to go solo
The top-ranked player said he won't hire a coach anytime soon. HAMBURG, Germany (AP) -- Roger
Invite Iraqis who are leaving Iraq to come to U.S.
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- If Vice President Dick Cheney thought his flying visit to Iraq would reassure the
Pope warns traffickers they will answer to God
Throughout Latin America, violence caused by drug dealers is rampant. GUARATINGUETA, Brazil (AP)
Rape trial begins
Rape trial begins YOUNGSTOWN -- Jury selection began Monday afternoon and will resume this morning
NANCI BILLOCK RICHARD SUSNER III
NANCI BILLOCK RICHARD SUSNER III XBOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park
Singing praises of older women
The show will appeal to more than just women in the Red Hat Society. By TARA BURGHART ASSOCIATED
Mayor says he will not seek re-election
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Mayor Robert Carson announced Monday that he will not seek re-election after his
BASEBALL
BASEBALL PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM Pos. Name School Cl. Hometown/High School
Struggling NBC embraces the supernatural for fall
Almost all of the new shows are dramas. By DAVID BAUDER AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW YORK -- With
KIWANIS CLUB HONORS ADVISER
Kiwanis Club honors adviser CANFIELD -- Honored by Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club during a
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer. 5 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) Volleyball:
Business News Digest
NATION Gasoline prices hit a new record high NEW YORK -- Gasoline prices hit a new record at the
Essay contest prize is farm
ORWELL, Ohio (AP) -- Get literary and get lucky and you might win a farm in the rural hinterlands of
BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION IV
BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION IV MCDONALD 6, WESTERN RESERVE 3 W. Reserve3000000--314
U.S. Rep. Ryan takes Food Stamp Challenge
YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will participate in the seven-day Food Stamp
Trial begins for Padilla and two co-defendants
MIAMI (AP) -- A federal prosecutor said "al-Qaida" 91 times in just over an hour as he made his
43K windfall for New Middletown
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The village received an unexpected windfall this month. Clerk Carl Flitcraft
Auditor launches probe of Columbiana health comish
Editorial: Our immediate reaction upon reading that Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor had ordered a special
Youngstown council mulls building purchase
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Fifth Avenue apartment building will likely meet the same fate as three neighboring
Doctors looking early for signs of mental problems
Some scientists believe that early treatment can prevent autism. CHICAGO (AP) -- Within days of
Favre cools down criticism, says he's happy in Green Bay
The future Hall of Famer said he was just frustrated. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Brett Favre acknowledged
MySpace asked to provide names
Attorneys general from eight states including Ohio are seeking the information. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)
Niedermayer sibs have Ducks flying
Their scoring has given Anaheim home-ice advantage against Detroit. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The
Pentagon cuts off access to Web sites for U.S. soldiers
Soldiers can still send photos and messages by e-mail. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lt. Daniel Zimmerman, an
WCI FINANCES
WCI FINANCES Losing money WCI Steel's first-quarter results: Net loss: 4.3 million, compared
LOCAL
LOCAL Spartans tennis team advances *BOARDMAN -- The No. 1 doubles team of Brad Franczkowski and