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Speaker lauds work of McGuffey Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Many Mahoning Valley youngsters who have become productive citizens   were
Pavlik Live | Postcard from Memphis
The absolute highlight -- or lowlight, I can't decide -- of today's weigh-in came at 2 p.m. when the
Youngstown 'reformer and battler' passes away
YOUNGSTOWN — Community activist and renowned clarinetist Robert Fitzer lost his battle with
New York Times touts Marc Dann
YOUNGSTOWN — An article in <em>The New York Times</em> touts Ohio Attorney General
NOCC prisoner indicted in Columbus
COLUMBUS (AP) — A prison inmate accused of escaping during a hospital visit in Youngstown was
Pavlik Live | Kelly makes weight
Youngstown middleweight Kelly Pavlik weighed in at 159 and 8/10ths to make weight for Saturday's
Trumbull County will hold sobriety checkpoints next week
The Trumbull County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force will operate multiple sobriety checkpoints
Arrest follows drug buys, raid at Warren home
WARREN – Police seized a large number of prescription drugs and cash Friday afternoon from a
No dog fee money for llamas
COLUMBUS — A Noble County farmer cannot receive reimbursement from the county for a llama
Fake $14,523 check given to bank
BOARDMAN — A counterfeit check for $14,523 was presented to the Cortland Banks branch on South
YSU gateway improvements to begin
YOUNGSTOWN — Construction will begin Monday on improvements to the Elm Street entrance to
Two charged in painkiller sale
HUBBARD – Police say they expect to file drug charges against additional people after charging
Friday's cheap gas
The cheapest gas in the area is $2.99 at the Pilot on 2786 Salt Springs Road in Girard. The local
Winning piano students to participate in awards concert
YOUNGSTOWN — Bliss Hall at Youngstown State University was the setting May 13 for the YSU-
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce meetings
<em>Club news is published Friday and Saturday. Please submit information about upcoming
Niles will spray for mosquitos Wednesday
NILES   – Spraying for mosquitos is scheduled in the city for after 6 p.m. Wednesday. If
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 18, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, May 18 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Seat belt campaign
Seat belt campaign This year’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign is Monday-June 3. During the
Judge hears testimony in man’s bid for new trial
A key witness was arrested after his testimony. LISBON — Andrew Irwin was convicted of killing
Nets don’t mind if it’s ugly
Nets don’t mind if it’s ugly The New Jersey Nets scored six points in the fourth quarter Wednesday
ALONG FOR THE RIDE | Earnhardt’s sponsors
PERSONAL ENDORSEMENTS Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser) Best Sweet (XLR8 Energy Chews) DirecTV General
Recycling bins will not be put in township
There will be no township spring cleanup this year. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Cancer leads to a simpler path
There have been challenges along the way, but the Montana man has endured. KINSMAN —
Brinker allows 1-hit in Girard’s 5-0 win
STRUTHERS — Marty Brinker tossed a one-hit shutout, lifting Girard High to a 5-0 victory over
Woodridge ousts Mooney in eight
The Cardinals took nine walks in an 11-8 district loss. STRUTHERS — Woodridge scored three
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Judges resolve inmates’ lawsuit Without voter approval of the sales tax
School board approves $66,607 in repairs
The high school football field will be repaired. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Local Schools
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: The ultimate free agent He’s the Michael Jordan of NASCAR and his selling power is at the top.
He comes with a sponsor that has some of the deepest pockets in NASCAR, the ability to generate more
Spartans advance in Division I district tennis
OBERLIN — Boardman High will be represented by three players at the state tennis tournament next
New Jersey entering Game 6 with poor-shooting shadow
The Nets cut the Cavs’ lead in the series to 3-2 with an 83-72 victory in Cleveland. EAST
BASEBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES TOURNAMENT
BASEBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES TOURNAMENT Division I At Cene Park Fitch 2, Lakewood St. Edward 1
NCAA MEN’S DIVISION I LACROSSE
NCAA MEN’S DIVISION I LACROSSE Championship Quarterfinals Saturday, May 19 At Princeton,
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
Whales ignore siren songs
Whales ignore siren songs A humpback whale, above, surfaces near a boat of the West Sacramento,
Miranda boastful of KO; Pavlik confident of victory
The middleweights were in a talking mood at a press conference. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Saturday’s
Valley personalities share their favorite reads
The library campaign focuses on getting back to basics. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams and
Pistons bounce Bulls in Game 6
Detroit awaits the Cleveland-New Jersey series winner. CHICAGO (AP) — The Detroit Pistons can
Couple indicted in false abduction
Couple indicted in false abduction WARREN — Parents of a 10-year-old girl accused of faking her
GOING DOWN: The Volney Rogers Junior High School building will be razed and replaced with Volney
GOING DOWN: The Volney Rogers Junior High School building will be razed and replaced with Volney
Canfield’s Sulick tames Berea; Howland is next
The Cardinals clubbed two homers and five doubles. BOARDMAN — Canfield High coach Ronie Haurin
Council approves pact, sewer rate increase
CANFIELD — City council passed a sewer rate increase and awarded a contract for road resurfacing
Charter members of chapter of honors society to graduate
YSU had no chapter of the prestigious national honorary when they arrived. YOUNGSTOWN — The
MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Tigers 1 Red Sox 4, Tigers 2 BOSTON — Eric Hinske slammed his chin
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINALS (Best-of-7) Saturday, May 12 New Jersey 96, Cleveland 85 San
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman. May 11 Possible theft: An employee with The
Selanne’s points help Ducks tie series
Game 5 will be played Sunday afternoon in Detroit. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Teemu Selanne snapped
Tom Popadak signs letter to play at Ohio St.
Teammates Andy Dobson will attend Duquesne and Greg Williams will go to Baldwin-Wallace.
Bucs’ sacrifices compound woes for sloppy Marlins
Shawn Chacon tossed five shutout innings of relief in the Pirates’ 7-2 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Reserve’s Srock does a lot in win
Jackson-Milton led until the fourth inning. CORTLAND — Led by sophomore pitcher Elizabeth
Carmona’s sinker is scary sight for Twins
The Indians even had success against Johan Santana in the 2-0 win. CLEVELAND (AP) — Fausto
PGA-AT&T CLASSIC SCORES
PGA-AT&T CLASSIC SCORES At Duluth, Ga. Purse: $5.4 million Kevin Sutherland 33-32—65
32 seats allotted for observers at trial
The defendant has requested seven seats for her family. SHARON, Pa. — There will be 32 seats
INSIDE \ More preps
INSIDE \ More preps Ursuline and Girard will play today for one district title, and Woodridge will
Three to be awarded new YSU degree Saturday
The graduate program, launched two years ago, has 15 students enrolled. YOUNGSTOWN — The first
3 finalists for superintendent
LIBERTY — Three local school principals have made the final list of candidates to replace Lawrence
Lawrence Co. inmate’s health bill: $99,000
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners are scratching their heads over a nearly six-figure
WHAT’S IN A FACE \ Junior’s recognizability
The Davie-Brown Index is based on responses of approximately 1.5 million online panelists who are
MEN’S USTA-FOREST HILLS RESULTS
MEN’S USTA-FOREST HILLS RESULTS At TForest Hills, N.Y. Purse: $50,000 (Challenger) Surface:
Some of the things Mahoning County officials must abide by to keep the jail constitutional:
Some of the things Mahoning County officials must abide by to keep the jail constitutional: All
ON THE TRACKS This week’s races
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Nextel All-Star Challenge (Concord, N.C.) Nextel Open Schedule: Today,
GIRO D’ITALIA RESULTS
GIRO D’ITALIA RESULTS At Frascati, Italy Fifth Stage (107.5-mile leg from Teano to Frascati)
Office designers offer outlet
A new outlet furniture store aims to bring retail back to downtown. YOUNGSTOWN — In the past
Sabres are still on the short end
Ottawa has two days off to stew about what went wrong and prepare for Game 5 Saturday. OTTAWA (AP)
Trustees OK changes to mobile home park zoning
Trustees also honored Fire Chief Randy Pugh. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees
SARA DUFF Life at a glance
Historical events mark the long life of Niles resident Sara Duff, 104. Duff’s age at a moment in
Michael Andretti returns for only one reason — to win the race
He unretired last year and finished third, this year he wants to win. Michael Andretti was a
Field of nine comes at right time for Roxy
YOUNGSTOWN — Of the thousands of colts born every year, only 20 or fewer enter a Triple Crown race
VOLNEY ROGERS
VOLNEY ROGERS School facts Named for: Volney Rogers, founder of Mill Creek Park. Opened: 1963.
Embattled Gonzales
Embattled Gonzales WASHINGTON — Support for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales sank further
She owes her 104 years to a 76-year marriage
The Niles resident credits luck for her longevity. NILES — She’s all but lost her vision, and
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st—Matty B Mine $4.20 $2.60 $2.10 Slew Slammed Sue
Ursuline blanks JFK, faces Girard
Irish pitcher Robert Switka limited the Eagles to four hits. STRUTHERS — Getting to the
Bagoly’s HR lifts Fitch
The Falcons (14-11) play in a regional semifinal in Canton next Thursday. STRUTHERS — It took
In late innings, Yarab goes yard for Irish
Waterloo was the victim after leading, 1-0. BEAVER TOWNSHIP — One powerful stroke of the bat
Soldo’s 7th-inning hit advances E. Palestine
Springfield came up one-run short in the district semifinal. STRUTHERS — Bryan Soldo ripped a
2 indicted in drive-by murder of 3-year-old
An additional man was indicted in a separate shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury
Rockwell’s son visits Butler, recalls life with dad
Peter Rockwell will speak at the Butler tonight. YOUNGSTOWN — When Norman Rockwell was alive,