Vindy.com for April 10, 2008

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

Jump to: » Stories  » Photos  » Videos  » Podcasts 

« News / 2008 / April / 10


Stories published April 10, 2008

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

Phantoms win in OT, clinch series

Miles Winter scored an unassisted goal with 12:22 remaining in overtime, giving the Mahoning Valley


Soto, Fontenot lead Cubs past Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Geovany Soto and Mike Fontenot hit two-run homers in Chicago’s five-run sixth inning


VIDEO | Healing drum circle targets stress, depression

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Pat Evans-Morris jokingly calls the rhythm therapy of the healing drum circle

» Attached: Video

Labor Department sues local firms for not paying overtime

YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed lawsuits against Falcon Transport Co. and


Economy Inn in Austintown reopens

AUSTINTOWN — The Economy Inn, a hotel at the intersection of state Route 46 and Interstate 80 that


Fitch pitchers attract college interest

AUSTINTOWN — For the past few years, nobody needed to introduce a baseball scout to Steve Gruver. He


YSU baseball game moved to 2 p.m. today

Today’s baseball game between Youngstown State and UIC has been moved up to 2 p.m. because of


Council to decide next week whether to accept water department pact

YOUNGSTOWN —City council will decide Wednesday whether to accept a contract with a union


Jury acquits man on rape counts

YOUNGSTOWN — After five hours of deliberations, a six-man, six-woman jury acquitted a 21-year-old


Irondale man dies in car crash

YELLOW CREEK — The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that


Patrolman can’t run for Columbiana sheriff

SALEM — Patrolman Austin French can’t run for sheriff because he’s a classified employee. Law


Trumbull official lands big job in Virginia

WARREN — The deputy director of Trumbull County’s board of elections is resigning next month to head


McCain coming to Valley on April 22

YOUNGSTOWN — John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will visit the Youngstown


YSU to name new women’s basketball coach Friday

Youngstown State is expected to name Cindy Martin as its new women’s basketball coach Friday.


ODOT begins work on Route 14 bridge on Monday

COLUMBIANA — The Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 will begin work Monday to replace the


Warren hires four new cops

WARREN – Three of four men sworn in Thursday as city police officers are military veterans, and


PHOTOS|Easter Seals Fashion Live | Survived and thrived

Today's the day for The Angels of Easter Seals 31st Annual Luncheon and "Boutique Fashion Showcase." It will be a full house here on South Ave. -- about 750 people, according to Julie Costas ... volunteer publicity person for the event.

» Attached: Gallery

Man convicted in assault of girlfriend

YOUNGSTOWN — A 10-woman, two-man jury has convicted a West Side man of one count of felonious


Youngstown schools facing $10,380,000 budget deficit

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District is looking at a $10,380,000 budget deficit at the


Lordstown plant still faces shutdown threat

LORDSTOWN — The General Motors’ car plant here appears to have avoided one shutdown threat while


Toy-train flea market planned at McMenamy’s

NILES — Youngstown Model Railroad Association has rescheduled the Toy Train and Model Railroad Flea


Dahlia Society plans its annual tuber sale

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will hold its annual dahlia tuber sale from 10 a.m.


Westminster church schedules book sale

BOARDMAN — Westminster Presbyterian Church is preparing for its 52nd Annual Used Book Sale. The


Beatitude House plans wine taste and auction

YOUNGSTOWN — The Beatitude House has planned its ninth annual wine taste and auction for 6 p.m. May


LOUIE TODAY: The three chiefs

Join the conversation with Chiefs Jimmy Hughes, Pat Berarducci and Anthony Slifka.


Youngstown wants August goal for JEDD

An Austintown trustee says he doesn’t know a township resident who supports the plan.


Firefighter with knife, rope held in burglary

Arraignment was postponed for further investigation. WARREN — The city prosecutor is trying


New YSU pact viewed as start of new era

Faculty members will get raises in each year of the new pact, which will require $4.5M in


Pedestrians killed in Youngstown, Howland

In the Howland case, the vehicle continued north on Route 46 without stopping. Pedestrians were


Judge Sweeney erred twice

The judge relied on an unconstitutional law, the appeals court says. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge


Youngstown will verify workers’ college degrees

The city paid about $83,000 last year in education bonuses. YOUNGSTOWN — The city will check


Woman held in felony theft

A detective said the man began helping the defendant after she was evicted from her apartment.


South Avenue KFC plans Joe Kaluza Day

Roughly $18,000 has been donated at Huntington Bank, his sister said. YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday is Joe


NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games

Wizards 109, Celtics 95 WASHINGTON — Antawn Jamison returned from a shoulder injury to score 27


Boy who steered bus from danger: I feel like a hero

Some of the children jumped off the school bus, but there were no severe injuries. CLEVELAND (AP)


Vindy.com News Podcast for April 10, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for April 10, 2008


COMING TO PACKARD: Ray Saar and Diane Ketchie in The Best of Broadway.

COMING TO PACKARD: Ray Saar and Diane Ketchie in The Best of Broadway.


S. America should focus on education

Opinion: One of the things that surprised me the most during a rare interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill


Video company sells access to Wal-Mart record

A production company opens its video files after it is dropped by Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart’s internal


Wedding date set by Tiffani Gazdik and Michael Lame

X BOARDMAN — The engagement of Tiffani Michelle Gazdik of Columbus, a daughter of Terence and


Don’t believe everything you read about rich and poor

Opinion: Don’t believe everything you read about rich and poor EDITOR: In a recent column (Vindicator,


‘Staycations’ will have families staying home

People are canceling travel because of gas prices. AMELIA, Ohio — All through the months that


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 19.21 —.03 Avalon


For children’s sake, she must report daughter

Dear Annie: My daughter and her husband present extremely well in public. In fact, they are foster


when to watch

Today-Friday: 4-7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday: 3:30-7 p.m. (CBS) Sunday: 2:30-7 p.m. (CBS)


Neighborly eagles nest in Valley

The eagles, roosting near a home once owned by the Firestone family, are tolerant of their

» Attached: Video

“This is not about us battling the torchbearers. This is about the Chinese government using

Opinion: “This is not about us battling the torchbearers. This is about the Chinese government using the


Osmonds to co-host ‘Favorite Mom’ show

The ‘Today’ show will profile the semifinalists. NEW YORK — Donny and Marie Osmond will help


Lawyers: Sect has a right to privacy

The judge was asked to throw out some of the search warrants. SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for


In U.S. visit, pope seeks to avoid politics

Benedict’s first trip here as pope will end April 20. NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers of Pope Benedict


‘SMART PEOPLE’

‘SMART PEOPLE’ Grade: D Director: Noam Murro Rated: R for language, brief teen drug and


Today is Thursday, April 10, the 101st day of 2008. There are 265 days left in the year. On this

Today is Thursday, April 10, the 101st day of 2008. There are 265 days left in the year. On this


City homeless shelter will soon lose its home

YSU plans to take ownership of the church and parking lot in mid-May. YOUNGSTOWN — An agency


Prep softball \ Wednesday’s games

Champion 1, Lakeview 0, 12 innings CORTLAND — Jessica Frantz hit a two-out single in the top of


Fast facts about bald eagles:

Fast facts about bald eagles: Ohio’s bald eagle population grew from only four nesting pairs along


Computer wizardry transforms pinball into video games

"PInball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection " (Crave Entertainment for Wii). Grade: B.


auditions Where to try out for roles

SINGERS Garrettsville Summerfest, JAG Auditorium, Garrettsville. Open call auditions for idol-


Charlton Heston, 1924-2008

Philadelphia Inquirer: Heroes who endure upheaval to protect what is precious is a theme that ran


May wedding set by Kate Timlin and Brian Forman

X YOUNGSTOWN — A spring wedding is planned by Kate Timlin and Brian Forman, whose engagement is


Bike trail talks

Bike trail talks MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees have been sharing information


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday New Castle Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals, 1:30 p.m., council chambers at the City


Moderation in Muslim world remains elusive

Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI last week baptized a man into the Catho–lic Church. The man, Magdi Allam, had


“My Name Is Earl,” “30 Rock,” “The Office” and

“My Name Is Earl,” “30 Rock,” “The Office” and “Scrubs” (starting at 8 p.m., NBC): NBC is back on


Death penalty in Pennsylvania is a sham

Opinion: Maureen Faulkner called me in a panic. She had just retrieved a voice mail from Philadelphia


TheSources

TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant


A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city, Austintown and Liberty:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city, Austintown and Liberty: CANFIELD CITY


Here are ingenious ideas for using old CDs

Dear Readers: Do you have some old, unwanted CDs lying around your house or office collecting dust?


‘Best of Broadway’ highlights music of Andrew Lloyd Webber

Though some of the works are decades old, they are still appealing to the audience, the producer


Ginger can ease migraine pain

Q.You recently offered a list of natural migraine remedies people have tried. I’ve had migraines


ASHLEY WISE THOMAS SNOW

ASHLEY WISE THOMAS SNOW X MIAMI — Ashley Wise became the bride of Thomas Snow during a ceremony


Campbell homecoming queen in state contest

CAMPBELL — Lorrin Pico, daughter of Pat and Karen Pico of Campbell and Campbell Memorial High


McCain can’t run normal GOP campaign

Opinion: The one thing John McCain can’t do for the next several months is run a standard Republican


Prep baseball \ Wednesday’s games

Ursuline 13, Warren JFK 0 WARREN — Senior Robert Switka pitched a five-inning perfect game as


Investor wants to work out deal with Delphi

A key investor keeps details about his interest close to the vest. DETROIT (AP) — The lead equity


Middle class dragged down by debt, economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing numbers of middle-class Americans say they aren’t better off than they


Breakfast at church will raise building funds

Breakfast at church will raise building funds NEW WATERFORD — New Waterford United Methodist


RATES

RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of April 9. All


Stephanie Rowe and David Helms to wed May 16

X YOUNGSTOWN — Announced by Jeanette Rowe, 6756 Bristlewood Drive, is the engagement of her


REGION

REGION Group seeks creation of more ‘green jobs’ NILES — A group called for more focus on


‘Street Kings’ proves lackluster

The movie’s not intellectually challenging, but it can get complicated. The air is thick with


ÓÅ®Red Wanting Blue gets the weekend started with a 10 p.m. show at Barley’s,

ÓÅ®Red Wanting Blue gets the weekend started with a 10 p.m. show at Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St.,


Motorcyclist hospitalized

Motorcyclist hospitalized HERMITAGE, Pa. — A car hit a motorcycle from behind while it was stopped


Weathersfield hires company for Web page

Weathersfield Township has rejoined the Niles Trumbull Transit Authority. MINERAL RIDGE —


‘STREET KINGS’

‘STREET KINGS’ Grade: D Director: David Ayers Rated: R for strong violence, pervasive language


American Airlines cancels 1,000 flights

Passengers are angry at being stranded at airports. DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines canceled more


‘Lucasville’ presentation examines riot issues

‘Lucasville’ presentation examines riot issues YOUNGSTOWN — “Lucasville: The Untold Story of a


Making history a reality in downtown Youngstown

Editorial: Expansion is the watchword at the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Its ambitious plans to


CASELOAD

CASELOAD Columbiana County 1987 Civil cases: 607. Criminal: 168. Domestic relations: 651.


DENIA WATSON-WOLSONOVICH JOSHUA HIBBARD

DENIA WATSON-WOLSONOVICH JOSHUA HIBBARD X AUSTINTOWN — Denia Watson-Wolsonovich, daughter of


Ticketing contract postponed

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control is postponing a vote by a few days to hire Ticketmaster to


Help with mortgages?

Help with mortgages? WASHINGTON — The Bush administration announced new steps Wednesday to help


faculty salaries

faculty salaries Raises in store Median full-time faculty salaries under a new three-year


The four Ohio death row inmates who have successfully challenged their sentences based on the claim

The four Ohio death row inmates who have successfully challenged their sentences based on the claim


Fight child hunger, rising food prices, Brit official urges

LONDON (AP) — Growing global hunger because of rising food prices threatens to set back development


‘BRIGHTON BEACH’ AT STAGE LEFT: Drew Bennett and Aimee Williamson, both of Canfield,

‘BRIGHTON BEACH’ AT STAGE LEFT: Drew Bennett and Aimee Williamson, both of Canfield, star in Stage


Man threatened to blow up high court building

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was targeted. COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio man has been


STATS AT A GLANCE \ Thunder vs. Pioneers

ThunderW-B/S 49.0Scoring offense54.5 39.0Scoring defense31.0 152.5Passing Yards/Game218.5


Nice start: Penguins win with a Fleury

Sidney Crosby showed some playoff grit by trading swings late in the game. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Information Key facts of a proposal by Youngstown to use its water


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dennis W. Bryan, 37, of 6634 Applewood Blvd.,


Penguins kick it around

Former Boardman kicker Bob Gratz made the winning field goal The junior converted a 42-yarder on


Thousands pay tribute to firefighters killed in blaze

One of the victims was the township fire department’s first female captain. CINCINNATI (AP) — Two


Lack of common sense torpedoes 'Smart People'

The relationship between two of the main characters is too hard to buy. Despite quality


Strains of war showing on soldiers, readiness to fight

Recent efforts have been made to manage the soldiers’ strain. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. soldiers are


Nonelected employees get 2% retroactive raises

The safety-service director said he has targeted 25 homes for demolition. STRUTHERS — City


Thunder corner finds a home

Ray Williams has gone from Jamaica to Youngstown, with several stops in between. YOUNGSTOWN —


Palestinian militants gun down 2 Israelis

An Israeli official said the attack threatens the supply of fuel. NAHAL OZ, Israel (AP) — The Gaza


Last week’s scores

Last week’s scores Friday, April 4 Bossier-Shreveport 66, Corpus Christi 55 Saturday, April 5


BASEBALL linescores WEDNESDAY Howland 11, Fitch 9

BASEBALL linescores WEDNESDAY Howland 11, Fitch 9 Howland0802001—11120 Fitch2000142—9143 Daine


Frank McCourt’s talk paints portrait of aspiring teacher as a young man

The Pulitzer-winning author of ‘Angela’s Ashes’ talked his way into college. WARREN — To be a


Torch ends topsy-turvy tour of S.F.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Olympic torch played hide and seek with thousands of demonstrators and


For The Bedspins, it’s all in good fun

The duo blends in several genres. Looking like Depression-era hobos and sounding like old


EDUCATION BONUSES

EDUCATION BONUSES Youngstown The city paid $82,928.56 in education bonuses to 193 of its


YSU softball rallies in opener for a wild 14-12 win at Toledo

TOLEDO — Kim Klonowski’s grand slam helped Youngstown State battle back from a huge deficit, as the


7 killed in rioting in Pakistan

Attorneys were involved in an assault on an ex-Cabinet official. KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A street


if you go

if you go Who: Josh Ritter and Hilary Hahn When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Cleveland Institute


Judges propose additional court in county

The Columbiana County Bar Association has recommended creation of the new court. LISBON —


Singer-songwriter Ritter teams with classical violinist

The singer-songwriter is looking forward to returning to Northeast Ohio. 111But what is more


SCORES AND SCHEDULE Thunder vs. Pioneer

THUNDER (1-1) March 29 — Albany, W, 59-33 April 5 — Manchester, L, 39-45 Friday — at


LINEUPS \ Thunder vs. Pioneers

THUNDER DEPTH CHART OFFENSE QB — (9) Josh Swogger (6-6, 230); (7) Mike Schneider (6-2, 220) WR


Petraeus won’t seek fresh troop buildup

President Bush was to announce shorter tours for soldiers. WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s war


Ex-Disney chief paid private eye to find leak source

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One-time Disney president and superagent Michael Ovitz testified Wednesday that


Angels just keep hitting homers against Indians

Los Angeles hit four more Wednesday in a 9-5 victory over the Tribe. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The


Views put the awe in Augusta

The storied tournament signals the arrival of spring. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Ann Curtis came in the


Cavs come back despite bad back

LeBron played through the pain as Cleveland rallied past New Jersey, 104-83. CLEVELAND (AP) — So


YSU takes lead, then scores zip in loss

The Penguins’ relief pitching struggled in an 8-5 loss to visiting Akron. NILES — After


American Conference

American Conference EastWLTPct.PFPAHomeAwayDivCon Manchester1001.00045390-01-01-01-0


Pie’s hit tastes bitter as Pirates fall to Cubs

Pittsburgh twice tied the game on homers only to lose in the 15th inning, 6-4. PITTSBURGH (AP) —


Top court overturns death sentence

In three other cases, the sentences were reversed by judges in trial courts. COLUMBUS (AP) — The


MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 6, Blue Jays 3 TORONTO — Mark Ellis had four hits, including the tying


Hurricane experts offer a cautious forecast for season

MIAMI — Conceding that recent forecasts have been — to be candid — flat wrong, a team of university


Appeals court goes toschool

The judges explained to the students the court’s role in the justice system. CANFIELD — To


Working-class heroes? Weedhawks fit the bill

The group released three discs in 2006 alone. After spending his youth chasing punk dreams,


Large, black dogs often go unwanted in U.S. shelters

People can be wary of such dogs because it’s tough to read their expressions. NEW YORK (AP) — When


IMF: U.S. facing a recession

One official said the projections were ‘unduly pessimistic.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States


Herb Alpert donates $15M to music school

Herb Alpert donates $15M to music school LOS ANGELES — California Institute of the Arts is naming


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Joseph and Carolyn Conroy, Canfield, girl, April 8.


Videos

Podcasts


Vindy.com News Podcast for April 10, 2008

By using this site, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of use.

» Accept
» Learn More