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Vindy.com for May 22, 2007
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Stories published May 22, 2007
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Tressel and Pavlik share stage -- see our video
BOARDMAN — Jim Tressel loves the fact that he can return to the Youngstown area and reach back
Jurors in rape trial try again Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — After two full days in the jury room without reaching a verdict, a jury of seven
Youngstown schools target address fraud
YOUNGSTOWN —  A decision by the city school district to verify the legitimacy of
Water service interruption in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Road work will interrupt water service on Virginia Drive. Water will be shut off
Downtown building slated for fix-up
YOUNGSTOWN — Plans are moving forward for three architects seeking to purchase and renovate a
Salem schools deficit could grow
SALEM — The Salem schools are looking at a deficit of more than $3 million by 2011, according
Trumbull in pilot vote program
COLUMBUS — Graduating seniors in Trumbull and four other Ohio counties will receive letters
Accused cop shooter vandalizes cell shower
YOUNGSTOWN —   The man accused of shooting an Austintown police officer told jail guards
Man killed in Mercer County crash
MERCER, Pa. — A Franklin, Pa., man was killed in a one-car crash in Mercer County.
New contract with St. Elizabeth Health Center
YOUNGSTOWN — Pay increases and a reduction in the number of positions that may be
You can smoke in Pittsburgh bars
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Allegheny County doesn’t have the authority to enact a ban on smoking
Fund set up to aid ailing teen
YOUNGSTOWN — An account in Angello Astorga's name has been set up to help with medical
Warren swears in another policeman
WARREN — Paul White, 24, of Warren, was sworn in as the city’s newest police officer
NASA exhibit at New Castle school
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The public is invited to tour a traveling NASA exhibit which has made a stop
Wait causes anger followed by charges
WARREN –A 22-year-old Youngstown man has been charged after police reported he threw a chair
Trucks banned from state Route 45 near Wellsville
WELLSVILLE — The Ohio Department of Transportation is posting a detour for truck traffic
Some Mill Creek Park roads will be closed for race
YOUNGSTOWN — Roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed for the YMCA’s Memorial 5, a five-
Respect Day set in Warren
WARREN — The Tri-County Family Violence Prevention Coalition will hold the second annual
McDonald extends open enrollment deadline
McDONALD—McDonald school Superintendent Michael Wasser has   extended the deadline for
YPD taking applications for chaplains
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Police Department is accepting applications for police chaplains.
Crash critically injures one
CANFIELD — A crash on state Route 62 Monday critically injured one person, said the Ohio State
Judge Cronin says she's quitting
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Maureen A. Cronin will be retiring from the Mahoning County Common Pleas
Intentionally set fire destroys vacant Youngstown house
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant house at 125 N. Bruce St. was intentionally set on fire around 12:15
Cheap gas: Let us know where you find it
The cheapest gas in the Youngstown area is $2.99 at the BP on 2720 Salt Springs Road in Girard. The
Salvation Army planning annual civic luncheon
BOARDMAN — Salvation Army will hold its annual civic luncheon Thursday at Avion on the Water,
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
<em>Upcoming reunions are published Tuesday. Please submit information about class and family
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 22, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, May 22 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Funds OK’d for school district
The district will have to pay back the loan throughout the next two fiscal years. COLUMBUS —
CITIES
CITIES From first to worst “Cities Ranked & Rated,” a new book, ranks 373 metropolitan areas in
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Regional semifinals
DIVISION I Who: Austintown Fitch (14-11) vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights (22-4), Thursday at 2
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Red Sox 2 NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez homered for the third straight
Turocy takes Canfield into regionals
The Cardinals meet Canton South Thursday at 2 p.m. in Hudson. CANFIELD — Canfield High senior
Owners won’t vote on speeding up draft
They will decide on who will host the Super Bowl in the 2011 season. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If
Two worst teams have chance tonight to pick Oden or Durant
Representatives from 14 teams will be in Secaucus, N.J., tonight for the lottery. NEW YORK (AP) —
UNDERCLASS
UNDERCLASS Junior Lightweight — Chris Lorimer (Boardman) vs. Joe Guylitto (Mooney) Lightweight —
Giants activate Ortiz, put him in bullpen
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Russ Ortiz came off the disabled list Monday and assumed a new role for the San
Group pursuing Mosquito lodge, waterpark
The city got a state grant to replace playground equipment at Willow Park. CORTLAND —
Resident questions legality of Route 422 rezoning
A Sycamore resident says property owners were not notified of the rezoning. CAMPBELL — A
Jury has child-sex case
Jury has child-sex case YOUNGSTOWN — A seven-woman, five-man jury will resume deliberations at 9
Paterno is burdened by players’ behavior
Anthony Scirrotto and Chris Baker will stand trial and face charges. KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) —
Castroneves welcomes new identity
This year’s pole-sitter is now Roger Penske’s other guy. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves
YSU hopes to be surprise in Horizon League event
The No. 6 seeded Penguins open against No. 3 UW-Milwaukee Wednesday. The sixth-seeded Youngstown
Recent police activity in Canfield and Austintown
Recent police activity in Canfield and Austintown CANFIELD CITY May 18 Drug paraphernalia: A
New sentence reduces Canfield man’s jail time
The judge vacated a six-year prison term she had previously imposed. YOUNGSTOWN – A Canfield man,
YOUNGSTOWN
YOUNGSTOWN Marijuana kingpin to serve 10 years The case centered on an indoor marijuana farm
YSU AWARD Pitcher of week
INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State junior Lucas Engle was named Horizon League pitcher of the week.
Just 60% of Ohio’s black urban males graduate
Black males’ graduation rate in urban schools is 13 percent below that of white males.
Semifinal round will have 27 bouts
All winners Wednesday are guaranteed a spot in the final round. YOUNGSTOWN — As the K.O. Drugs
Witness says Landis’ data faulty
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — The witness wagged his finger, wouldn’t let anyone get a word in edgewise and
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T PONY Classic Division Boardman Mayo 20, Hubbard Franks Shoe Repair 1 — Tyler Walls
James held to 10; Cavs fall, 79-76
Donyell Marshall missed an open 3 that could have won it for Cleveland. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) —
HOW WE STACK UP | Rankings by category
HOW WE STACK UP | Rankings by category The book “Cities Ranked & Rated” evaluated 373 metropolitan
New sheriff in town
New sheriff in town The whistle around coach Mike Tomlin’s neck is a tip-off that it’s not
CLOSING THE GAP
CLOSING THE GAP Academic achievement Ohio wants to close the academic achievement gap between
Ducks eye Western title tonight
Goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere has been outstanding for the Ducks. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jiggy
ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Bengals: Prosecutors say more testing will be needed to determine whether wide receiver Chris Henry,
Indians win the snow-out make-up
Cleveland remained the best home team with a 5-2 win over the Mariners. CLEVELAND (AP) — One hefty
Steelers, Tomlin begin critical stretch of the offseason
The new coach has a lot of things to install before training camp opens. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
CLEVELAND MARATHON Youngstown Road Runners Club
Matt Folk of Canfield and the Youngstown Road Runners Club ran the Cleveland Marathon 10K (6.2
Officer receives advocacy award
Joseph Sylvester was named mental health agency director of the year. YOUNGSTOWN — Sgt. Michael
NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Detroit
Monday — Detroit 79, Cleveland 76, Detroit leads series 1-0 Thursday — Cleveland at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Valley climbs 22 spots on list of best metro areas
The Youngstown-Warren region did well in its transportation system and its low cost of living.
No water until 4 p.m.
No water until 4 p.m. AUSTINTOWN — Norquest Boulevard addresses from 5446 to 5491 will have an
TEST PERFORMANCE
TEST PERFORMANCE Racial comparison The state’s local report card showed that the percentage of
Students give ‘Penny’ a makeover
The pig was undamaged by the fire that hit the school earlier this month. LORDSTOWN — Penny
Wyland gets 5 years in drug death of teen
The defendant was too nervous to speak at sentencing, his attorney said. WARREN — Timothy
Spurs trying to slow down Williams
The Jazz standout scored 34 points in the opener, but San Antonio still won. SAN ANTONIO (AP) —