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Stories published May 25, 2007

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division W L T Pct


Officials appoint 2 to new positions

They also approved a contract for bridge work. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners appointed


LOCAL

LOCAL Boardman tennis in team tourney BOARDMAN — The Boardman High tennis team posted 3-2


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


NHL PLAYOFFS

NHL PLAYOFFS Saturday, May 19 Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2, OT, Ottawa wins 4-1 Sunday, May 20


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 —


American Conference

American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div


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


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 10, ROYALS 3 CLEVELAND KANSAS CITY


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.


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING G AB R H Avg. Posada NYY 42 147


Tribe salvages one

Tribe salvages one Cleveland’s slumbering bats awoke Thursday night in Kansas City. The Indians


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Agreed to terms with OF Justin Jenkins, C Osiel


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


GAME TIME

GAME TIME Thunder vs. Manchester Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. today Arena: Chevrolet Centre (5,700)


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.


Podcasts


Vindy.com News Podcast for May 25, 2007