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Police chase a solution to nuisance ATVs
NILES — Ray Heitman has lived on Summit Avenue on the city’s South Side for 21 years and
U.S. Rep. Ryan explains 'no' vote
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, says he is standing firm on his  
United Local High School remembers
HANOVERTON — Bob Sommers knelt, placed the roots of a red flower into the ground and gently
First Iraq, and now West Point
YOUNGSTOWN —  Matthew Rosebaugh isn’t the typical West Point cadet. It wasn’t
Newport Village is historic district
Jennette Drive resident Judith Kuti worked to get her Boardman street onto the National Register of
17-year-old girl shot to death
A 17-year-old girl was shot to death on Ford Avenue while walking home at 12:30 a.m. Saturday with a
NCAA TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
NCAA TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS At Athens, Ga. Individual Singles Men Round of 16 John Isner
YSU ousted in tourney
CHICAGO — Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Dan Luczak threw an eight-hit shutout and got help from three
Dad tried to plead guilty, but judge refused
The couple is working to get the house repaired to make it livable. WARREN — James D. Lopez
Principal had a read on the competition
Rachael Smith, principal at West Elementary in Youngstown, pulls ahead of D.C. Colvin, a family
Behind Dan Hull, JFK wins crown
The JFK boys edged Gilmour Academy, 581⁄2 to 56, to win a regional title. NAVARRE — A few
FLAGS Memorial Day
What: The Mercer Memorial Day 500, Mercer’s Memorial Day Celebration, is hosting The National Flag
Threats on MySpace probed in Girard
Internet records are being requested to find out who is responsible. GIRARD — Police officials
Canfield earns W from whoops: NDCL forced to forfeit in fourth
HUDSON — Regardless of what happens to the Canfield High baseball team next weekend in Columbus, the
Come help unfurl these biggie flags Monday
It will take 100 to 200 people to hold each flag. MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer Memorial Day 500 is
‘600’ offers challenge
NASCAR officials have to be holding their collective breath, while the crews and drivers of the
Austintown, firefighters work out pact
AUSTINTOWN — The township has a contract with its firefighters. Trustees approved the contract at
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS Cavs vs. Pistons Monday — Detroit 79, Cleveland 76 Thursday — Detroit 79, Cleveland
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T PONY Classic Division Howland White 6, Poland Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home 4
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sonja Williams, Youngstown’s first lady and Upward Bound coordinator, was the
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sonja Williams, Youngstown’s first lady and Upward Bound coordinator, was the
Trumbull prosecutor backs bill
Two men convicted of assaulting a defendant were sentenced to 10 days of work release.
Man guilty of owning vicious dogs
The victim showed jurors his injured hand. YOUNGSTOWN — A jury has found Jammie Traylor guilty of
Boccieri on turnpike committee
COLUMBUS — State Sen. John Boccieri of New Middletown, D-33rd, has been appointed to the Ohio
Scholarships, grants awarded
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Community Foundation recently announced its largest quarterly
3 shots fired at house
3 shots fired at house YOUNGSTOWN — The “rocks” an 18-year-old West Princeton Avenue woman thought
CHICAGO — Senior Lou Gattozzi needed only one swing to spark a late offensive surge and keep
CHICAGO — Senior Lou Gattozzi needed only one swing to spark a late offensive surge and keep
PROGRAM PLANS 100 Black Men
The newly formed chapter of 100 Black Men of Greater Youngstown-Warren has a number of programs it
PGA-CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL
PGA-CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL COLONIAL At Fort Worth, Texas Note: Play suspended due to
Police find father sleeping, 2-year-old on roof
The family cannot return to the condemned home until improvements are made. WARREN — A 29-
Salcedo brothers in state semifinal
The Boardman High pair won twice Friday to advance against Middletown. COLUMBUS — Boardman High
Parole violation arrest turns up stolen gun
The gun shop had 42 firearms stolen during two break-ins. YOUNGSTOWN — A loaded 9 mm handgun
Wilslon alums came to dig up the past
The location of the engine remains a mystery. YOUNGSTOWN — They came armed with metal
FRIDAY’S RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Regional Finals DIVISION I Cin. Elder 5, Dublin Jerome 0 Cle.
Irish gain state again, 7-2
MASSILLON — Following a 30-minute weather delay, things were getting intense for the Ursuline High
In boys baseball, Ursuline, Canfield head to state action
Other Valley athletes in other sports also are preparing for state competition. The Ursuline and
James refuses to make excuses
The Cavaliers will try to climb out of a 2-0 hole Sunday in Game 3. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Christopher Newton became the 26th Ohioan executed since capital punishment was
Frimpong gains third straight trip to the state meet
She won the long jump and was fourth in the 100 to head several area qualifiers. AUSTINTOWN —
Bucs’ rally sinks Reds, 10-4
The Pirates’ eight-run uprising in the 10th was their biggest in a long time. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Indians top Tigers, lead by half-game
Paul Byrd got his sixth mound win and was backed by three homers DETROIT (AP) — Casey Blake and
TODAY’S EVENTS
TODAY’S EVENTS Softball Poland vs. Akron Hoban noon at Firestone Stadium, Akron, regional
NASCAR-CRAFTSMAN TRUCK
NASCAR-CRAFTSMAN TRUCK OHIO 250 LINEUP Race today At Mansfield Motorsports Park Mansfield,
Ex-prison counselor accused of inmate scam
He is charged with providing prohibited items to an inmate in the private NOCC. YOUNGSTOWN —
Thunder shows some grit, but Wolves prevail, 50-40
YOUNGSTOWN — The schedule will credit the Mahoning Valley Thunder with a “L” Friday night, but for
We’ll still travel this holiday, despite that *&%! gas price
The state patrol prepares for one of the busiest times of the year. It’s a holiday weekend,
School celebrates end of year with carnival
BOARDMAN — Rain didn’t stop the party at West Boulevard Elementary. The Family Fun Carnival for
Indians win in Detroit
Indians win in Detroit Casey Blake and Victor Martinez hit first-inning homers as the Cleveland
•Dan Hull led JFK’s boys track team to its first title of the season: Division III
•Dan Hull led JFK’s boys track team to its first title of the season: Division III regional title,
Sat. May 26
Sat. May 26 Livi Steel vs. Youngstown Express Cene 1, 5:30 p.m. Astro Falcons vs. Simon Roofing
2007 TIMETABLE
2007 TIMETABLE Class B — play first nine games of the 27-game season with aluminum, then use
Man dies after cycle accident
EAST PALESTINE — William Figley, 43, of East Palestine, died Friday from injuries suffered in a
Leagues will go to wooden bats
The change will please college and pro scouts. STRUTHERS — If unused aluminum bats end up in
ATHENA recipient: ‘...we do it because we care’
The Humility of Mary Health Partners executive pledges to ‘earn and re-earn this distinction.’
Police find chop shop; 74-year-old faces 14 charges
The shop has probably operated many years, a detective says. YOUNGSTOWN — It took Lewis
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE Friday’s Games Utah 65, Orlando 62 San Jose 48, Nashville 34 Today’s
Burger King electrical fire
YOUNGSTOWN — The Burger King Restaurant, 3525 Mahoning Ave., is closed after it suffered about
The Vindicator
The Vindicator CHOP SHOP SITE: What appeared to be a vacant business at 2007 Market St., the
THE HYPO GROUP INTERNATIONAL
THE HYPO GROUP INTERNATIONAL At Poertschach, Austria Purse: $412,900 (Intl. Series) Surface:
MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES | Around the area
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday and follow a route from
Ex-parks director gets severance
YOUNGSTOWN — Former city parks director Joseph McRae was awarded a $40,000 severance package
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May 21 Criminal
The 200-year-old tree cut down Thursday was in the city of Youngstown, not Struthers, as reported in
The 200-year-old tree cut down Thursday was in the city of Youngstown, not Struthers, as reported in
Injured Cortland soldier recuperates from blast
The soldier said he is eager go back to where his paratrooper brothers are. CORTLAND — Getting
Police: Woman was targeted
BOARDMAN — Police say a woman was targeted in a murder attempt that happened at her home in the 100
Molly Seals of Canfield is senior vice president, Human Resources & Organizational Development,
Molly Seals of Canfield is senior vice president, Human Resources & Organizational Development,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL MLB—Suspended Brandon Monk of the Atlanta organization (Rome-SAL), for 50 games for
Man charged with assault in stabbing
YOUNGSTOWN — Jeffrey J. Stover, 46, of 2134 Concord Ave., was charged with felonious assault Friday
Kanaan focusing on a win
He led the “Carburetion Day” practice with a fast lap of 225.467 mph. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony
VOLTA A CATALUNYA RESULTS
VOLTA A CATALUNYA RESULTS Friday At Ordino, Spain Fifth Stage 10.6 mile time trial from
CONGRATULATIONS! The 2007 ATHENA Award recipient, Molly Seals, right, reacts after the award is
CONGRATULATIONS! The 2007 ATHENA Award recipient, Molly Seals, right, reacts after the award is
100 Black Men broadens effort to help area kids
The members challenge themselves to make a difference in a child’s life. YOUNGSTOWN — The 100