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Burger King closed after fire
YOUNGSTOWN — The Burger King Restaurant, 3525 Mahoning Ave., is closed after it sustained
Boccieri gets Turnpike oversite appointment
COLUMBUS —   State Sen. John Boccieri of New Middletown, D-33rd, has been appointed to
Guilty verdict in dog trial
YOUNGSTOWN — A jury has found Jammie Traylor guilty of owning or harboring vicious dogs who
Sobriety checkpoint results
AUSTINTOWN — Results of a sobriety checkpoint held from 9 p.m. Thursday until 1 a.m. Friday on
Dog burns dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — A Seneca Avenue woman told firefighters that her boxer-type dog turned the burner
Conneaut Lake Park opening delayed
CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. — Financially troubled Conneaut Lake Park will not open this weekend, as it
Police probe Hubbard stabbing
HUBBARD — Police are investigating a Friday morning stabbing that left one resident wounded
Injured in Iraq, he wants to go back
CORTLAND — Getting a blast of metal, gravel and other debris from a homemade bomb on a
Group broadens its community efforts
YOUNGSTOWN —  The 100 Black Men of Greater Youngstown-Warren have “adopted”
Search for buried engine stalls at Wilson
YOUNGSTOWN — They came armed with metal detectors and photos, lining up where they thought
Dad arraigned in endangering case
WARREN — James D. Lopez seemed tired as he appeared Friday to answer a charge of child
Legislation would target violence in court
COLUMBUS — Saying there should be a “no-nonsense approach” taken to those who
Canfield, Ursuline baseball teams headed to state
The Canfield High baseball team is headed to the state tournament, and the Cardinals got there in a
Holiday travel: Gas pains galore
It’s a holiday weekend. The weather forecast is “unsettled.” More patrol is on the
2 victims of house fire still hospitalized
YOUNGSTOWN — Two victims who suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire at 2486 McCartney
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Sobriety checkpoint nabs 3
AUSTINTOWN — Results of a sobriety checkpoint held from 9 p.m. Thursday until 1 a.m.today on
Bad doggie turns on stove and burns pork chops
YOUNGSTOWN — Bad doggie: A Seneca Avenue woman told firefighters (“insisted”) that
3 shots fired at house early today
YOUNGSTOWN — The “rocks” an 18-year-old West Princeton Avenue woman thought she
Gun stolen from Miller Rod & Gun found during arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — A loaded 9 mm handgun stolen from Miller Rod & Gun in Boardman turned up
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce meetings
<em>Club news is published Friday. Please submit information about upcoming activities to the
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 25, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, May 25 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Steve Forbes chimes in today on Louie
Steve Forbes, president and CEO of Forbes Inc., editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine and two-time
South Central drops Badger in semifinal
ELYRIA — South Central scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat Badger,
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday, May 20 San Antonio 108, Utah 100 Monday, May
THURSDAY’S BASEBALL SCORES
THURSDAY’S BASEBALL SCORES TOURNAMENTS America East Conference Binghamton 9, Maine 3 Atantic
Braden Looper baffles the Pirates as St. Louis Cardinals earn win
Jose Bautista hit Pittsburgh’s first homer in 41 innings. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Last year, Braden
Thunder seeking end to four-game losing skid
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder is in a state of quiet urgency. Less than a week after
FIVE LEFT
FIVE LEFT At left is a locator map for the five remaining building projects in the Youngstown city
MORE PREPS ON C4
MORE PREPS ON C4 UUrsuline rallied from an early four-run deficit to defeat Woodridge in a
Fond farewell for old neighborhood tree
Neighbors recalled memories of the 200-year-old oak tree as it was cut down. STRUTHERS —
Police probe bombing of house
Police found a bag of suspected crack in the house earlier this week. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New
Officials appoint 2 to new positions
They also approved a contract for bridge work. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners appointed
New steps to prevent election miscounts
The board is concerned about the cost of its computer company. LISBON — The Columbiana County
Daniels on board for team
The former Liberty High standout finished a commitment in the Caribbean. YOUNGSTOWN — Lew
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 12, Angels 0 DETROIT — Carlos Guillen homered twice and drove in five
GIRO D’ITALIA RESULTS
GIRO D’ITALIA RESULTS At Briancon, France 12th Stage A 101-mile leg from Scalenghe, Italy 1.
Newest rebuilding project under way
The district has five more schools to be built as part of the program. YOUNGSTOWN — The latest
President McKinley’s canes to go to Poland library
The canes were originally in the library, when it had been above the fire station. POLAND —
Irish make most of chances
Casey Lower’s 19th victory has Ursuline one victory away from a state trip. MASSILLON — The
Open flame culprit in MCCTC fire
CANFIELD — State fire marshal investigators believe an open flame is responsible for the Mahoning
A county grand jury recently issued these indictments:
A county grand jury recently issued these indictments: Matthew P. Bailey, 28, of Dungannon Road,
Parks director has 1st meeting
The new Northside Pool is set to open July 27. YOUNGSTOWN — Jason Whitehead, the mayor’s chief of
New motor, same result: Chevrolet’s new stock-car engine earns first victory
Just what Chevrolet needs, another advantage. The General Motors brand has overpowered NASCAR’s
Mathews can’t solve Dalton’s Carmichael
The Mustangs also committed five errors in the 6-0 loss. KENT — The Mathews Mustangs were no
AP SPORTLIGHT
AP SPORTLIGHT Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA May 25 1948 — Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship,
BASEBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES REGIONAL SEMIFINALS DIVISION I
BASEBALL THURSDAY’S SCORES REGIONAL SEMIFINALS DIVISION I Brecksville-Broadview Hts. 5, Fitch 4
The city school district has five more schools to be constructed under its ongoing rebuilding
The city school district has five more schools to be constructed under its ongoing rebuilding
Hudson surprises ranked Canfield
The Cardinals lost, 4-2, in their second straight regional appearance. Her coach, Ronie
Cardinals knock off Canton South
HUDSON — Canfield High pitcher Drew Turocy admitted it wasn’t his best day on the mound, but it was
Plan for new school nears halfway point
A groundbreaking ceremony could take place in late summer or early fall. NORTH JACKSON — The
Teenager shot in arm on Lucius Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — A teenager was shot as he was walking on Lucius Avenue to a food market, police report.
Tribe salvages one
Tribe salvages one Cleveland’s slumbering bats awoke Thursday night in Kansas City. The Indians
Theft of public money
Theft of public money YOUNGSTOWN — A Social Security Administration claims representative is
Key ‘K’ leads to ‘W’: Ursuline rolls, 10-4
Pitcher Robert Switka rallied from early struggles to lead the Irish. MASSILLON — The most
Applications open for position on 11th District bench
Interviews will be conducted in July. COLUMBUS — Applications will be accepted through late
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
INDY RACING LEAGUE Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis Schedule: Sunday, race (ABC, 1 p.m.) Track:
THE HYPO GROUP INTERNATIONAL
THE HYPO GROUP INTERNATIONAL At Poertschach, Austria Purse: $412,900 (Intl. Series) Surface:
So far, Kahne can’t repeat last season’s success
The driver wants to take it one small step at a time. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Kasey Kahne should be
MCKINLEY IN POLAND
MCKINLEY IN POLAND William McKinley Born in Niles in 1843, and the McKinley family moved to Poland
Pavlik to tend bar, donate tips at party
YOUNGSTOWN — Undefeated middleweight boxer Kelly Pavlik will tend bar this Sunday at his own victory
YSU crushes Butler, 20-7
CHICAGO — John Koehnlein set school and tournament single-game records with six hits, Mike Turjanica
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd—Heart That's True $3.80 $3.80 $2.20 Waimea (Cloninger,
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
Jeff Hehr leads EMU baseball
Jeff Hehr of Boardman, a 2004 Mooney High graduate, is helping the Eastern Michigan University
Lakeview’s Brett Davenport leaps to Columbus
Poland’s 4x800 relay also has qualified for state. RAVENNA — One relay team and four
Different game, but same result: Cavaliers falter down the stretch
Cleveland missed three possible game-winning shots in the final seconds. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP)
Mahoning panel indicts man, 36, in store robbery
The discount store robbery suspect was identified in a photo lineup, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Prostitution arrests
Prostitution arrests YOUNGSTOWN — Three women accused of soliciting sex were arrested by
NASCAR-Nextel Cup
NASCAR-Nextel Cup Coca-Cola 600 Lineup Race Sunday At Lowe’s Motor Speedway Concord, N.C.
NAMES & NUMBERS \ Thunder vs. Manchester
THUNDER ROSTER No., Name, Position, Height, Weight 1, Maurice Taylor, WR/DB, 5-11, 185 2, Chris
Tribe avoids Royals sweep
Jason Michaels and Casey Blake had three-run hits in the 10-3 victory. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) —
Anti-smoking efforts in danger
Without state aid, the state tobacco prevention program will disappear, officials say.
New superintendent appointed for educational service center
The new superintendent has been with the educational center for 12 years. WARREN — Victoria A.
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Last week: Dave Blaney qualified the Caterpillar Toyota in the third spot for the Nextel Open
Brecksville turns back Fitch, 5-4
After a good start, the tide turned and Austintown succumbed in a Division I regional semifinal.
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