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Vindy.com for May 23, 2007
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Motorcyclist killed in South Pymatuning
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — A mototcyclist was killed in a crash with a car at about 9:30 p.m.
Escapee's carjacking victim files lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN — An Austintown man who said he was carjacked by an escaped federal prisoner in a
Hung jury in rape case
YOUNGSTOWN — A hung jury has produced a mistrial in the case of Nicholas C. Congemi, who would
Austintown boil notice lifted
AUSTINTOWN — A recommendation that residents on West Rockwell Road boil their water has been
Richardson takes Lordstown straw poll
xxxxxxxxxx LORDSTOWN — New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson received the highest amount of votes
Mosquito Lodge study enters next phase
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners will be asked to contribute $15,000 to the next phase
Liberty picks new school superintendent
LIBERTY — Mark Lucas, current principal of William S. Guy Middle School here, will be the new
Boardman flood control work on hold
BOARDMAN — A decision by township trustees to shelve six flood control projects because of a
Howland school superintendent is leaving
HOWLAND – Schools Superintendent John Rubesich is leaving this summer to become superintendent
YSU gets $200,000 for Weed and Seed program
WASHINGTON – Assistant Attorney General Regina B. Schofield recently announced a $200,000
Grandmother critical after East Side house fire
YOUNGSTOWN — A 54-year-old woman and her granddaughter were rescued from a burning house at
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Check out local dinners, takeouts
<p style="font-style: italic">A listing of food sales and dinners is published Wednesday.
Cheap Gas | $3.19 on Mahoning looks lowest
Tuesday's $3.49 gas surge led by the Speedways is settling in with others this morning. The
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 23, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, May 23 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Retiring Judge Cronin praised
It’s time for a third career, the common pleas judge and former social worker said. YOUNGSTOWN
Gas prices take toll on service calls
Lawn mowing services are hit with a double whammy. YOUNGSTOWN — People are finding out that
PREP PREVIEW
DIVISION I Site: Fitch High School. Times: Today, 4 p.m. (field events) and 4:30 p.m. (track
2011 game goes to the Cowboys
The Cowboys’ new $1 billion stadium will seat more than 100,000 fans. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —
Frye says he’s still starter
Brady Quinn’s presence in training camp may shake up the status quo. BEREA (AP) — As far as
State targeting Trumbull teens to vote, work polls
The average age of elections workers in Ohio is 72. COLUMBUS — Graduating seniors in Trumbull
Race to close roads
Race to close roads YOUNGSTOWN — Roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed for the YMCA’s Memorial
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Texas — Johan Santana struck out a season-high 13
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA May 23 1876 — Joe Borden of Boston pitches the first
WAR IN IRAQ | Developments
Here are Tuesday’s developments: Flinching in the face of a veto threat, Democratic congressional
Reinbold says it was an error; fine assessed
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dennis Reinbold contends his race team made a mistake. Others might call it
Duncan, Parker propel Spurs to 2-0 series lead
Utah lost, 105-96, in Tuesday’s game in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tim Duncan and Tony Parker
PILOT PROJECT
PILOT PROJECT Young voters Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is sending letters about the
Competency question delays hearing
The inmate lost visitors and desserts for one week. YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused of shooting
Aaron to avoid Bonds circus
NEW YORK (AP) — Even if Barry Bonds is poised to break the home run record right there in Atlanta,
Royals walk past Tribe, 4-3
Mark Teahen drew a bases-loaded walk in the seventh to force in the winning run. KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Ytown schools may save $200K from address checks
YOUNGSTOWN — A decision by the city school district to verify the legitimacy of addresses for city
Koehnlein makes first-team Horizon
Erich Diedrich and Josh Page earned second-team accolades. CHICAGO — Youngstown State sophomore
Jury to resume debate after 2 days, no verdict
The defendant is accused of raping a 10-year-old boy. YOUNGSTOWN — After two full days in the jury
Volta a Catalunya Results
Volta a Catalunya Results At Perafort, Spain Second Stage 96 miles from Salou to Perafort 1.
Rockets hire Adelman as next coach
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Rockets hired Rick Adelman to replace Jeff Van Gundy, hoping the veteran
Suspicious fire guts vacant building
CAMPBELL — Fire of suspicious origin gutted a vacant commercial⁄apartment building at the corner of
Ducks oust Red Wings, 4-2
Anaheim will play Ottawa for the Stanley Cup Finals. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jiggy and the Anaheim
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Thunderplex camp — with instruction by YSU assistant coach Craig Antush, June 11-14 for
Vincent’s advice to Bud: don’t be there for record
The former baseball boss says the slugger hasn’t owned up to his questionable past. NEW YORK (AP)
Mayor reveals fiscal recovery plan
Officials hope to clear the city of fiscal emergency status by year’s end. GIRARD — A new
TODAY IN SPORTS
TODAY IN SPORTS Jim Tressel returns Ohio State coach Jim Tressel returned to his roots to
CHARGING MORE
CHARGING MORE A glance at services The cost of gas reaches beyond the pumps. Here are some
A year later, questions remain
The DiPieros have closely followed the issue of safety on cruise ships. CANFIELD — May 14 was
FINANCES Key components
Mayor James Melfi has announced a new financial recovery plan. Here are some of the elements:
JUDGE CRONIN
JUDGE CRONIN Time line 1971: Graduates from Ursuline High School. 1975: Receives bachelor’s
Officials want agriculture to have a bigger voice
The bureau executive director is open to suggestions about how to promote agriculture. MERCER,
Jail’s medical bill under scrutiny
Care for one inmate cost $72,000. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An inmate medical bill that at one time
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday, May 20 San Antonio 108, Utah 100, San Antonio
United Way gets a boost from Tressel’s appearance
The coach had a role in arranging the first OSU-YSU football game, which will take place on Sept. 1
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T PONY Classic Division Canfield Red 8, Niles 7 Vienna Mustangs 8, Poland
NCAA WOMEN’S TENNIS
NCAA WOMEN’S TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS At Athens, Ga. Team Finals Georgia 4, Illinois 0
Group seeks to renovate building
YOUNGSTOWN — Plans are moving forward for three architects seeking to buy and renovate a long-vacant
Blaney needs better finishes to crack 35th
CONCORD, N.C. — Trumbull County’s Dave Blaney is hoping this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor
NBA SCHEDULE \ Cavaliers vs. Pistons
Monday — Detroit 79, Cleveland 76, Detroit leads series 1-0 Thursday — Cleveland at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Portland wins draft lottery
The commissioner said he wants owners to look at the lottery to see if a new system is needed.
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT Sex appeal still counts for singers kA FEMALE SINGER who hasn’t got sex appeal
CRUISE SHIP TRAGEDIES Crimes, deaths, missing passengers
The cruise ship industry has come under scrutiny in recent years as survivors of dead or missing
County Respect Day
County Respect Day WARREN — The Tri-County Family Violence Prevention Coalition will hold the
Whales remain lost
Whales remain lost RIO VISTA, Calif. — Two whales that lost their way more than a week ago spent a
Tribe loses in Missouri
Tribe loses in Missouri Mark Teahen drew a bases-loaded walk with two out in the seventh inning to
Associated Press
Associated Press GIVING THEIR ALL: In these photos made available by Fox, Blake Lewis, left, and
Tentative date set for start of 911 in Columbiana
There were 29 errors in the master list of streets. LISBON — Columbiana County officials say
Cards end slump, down Bucs, 9-4
Chris Duncan’s three-run homer in the sixth clinched the win for St. Louis. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam
Tuesday’s College Baseball Scores
Tuesday’s College Baseball Scores TOURNAMENT Big East First Round Lousiville 3, Villanova 1
TRACK AND FIELD Sweet sweep sought
Alex Rathburn could win the shot put and discuss throws at the regional meet. BERLIN CENTER —
Schools face $3M deficit in 2011, chief says
SALEM — The Salem schools are looking at a deficit of more than $3 million by 2011, according to
ON TOUR \ This week’s pro golf events
PGA OF AMERICA Senior PGA Championship Kiawah Island, S.C. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders
NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders Through May 15 Points 1, Jeffon, 1,881. 2, Jimmie Johnson, 1,650. 3,
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Real Tickled (Collazo) 6.40 3.80 3.00 Bandit Time
Thunder Practice Schedule for 5-22 through 5-25 versus Manchester:
Thunder Practice Schedule for 5-22 through 5-25 versus Manchester: Tuesday 5/22 – 5:15 – 6:30
Cavs coach defends James’ last-second pass in Game 1
Mike Brown says Donyell Marshall should have made his wide-open 3-pointer. CLEVELAND (AP) — The
LATIN AMERICA SOCCER SCORES
LATIN AMERICA SOCCER SCORES Home teams listed first ARGENTINA Clausura 15th Round