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Pedestrian struck, killed in Warren
WARREN — A woman walking along Youngstown Road was killed when she was struck by a vehicle at 3:40
Most in Mahoning Valley face bankruptcy after losing jobs
Paul Harris and his girlfriend, Tracy Cline, await the knock at the door, telling them it’s time to
Council to talk about plans for new bridge
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has scheduled a special meeting for 4:30 p.m. Monday to discuss plans
Program aids military families in a crunch
Operation Life Transformed is giving hope to a Poland family on the edge of bankruptcy. POLAND
Trevor Immelman wins Masters by 3 shots over Tiger Woods
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Trevor Immelman has never felt better. Four months after he had a tumor removed
LeBron rests, Cavs beat Heat
CLEVELAND — Daniel Gibson made a 3-pointer and three straight free throws early in the fourth
Dozens donate locks to benefit kids with cancer
CANFIELD – Karen Crogan and her 9-year-old daughter, Lena, understand hair loss. The two have
Hundreds turn out at KFC to support injured manager
YOUNGSTOWN — Normally at KFC, the choice is “original” or “extra crispy.” On Sunday, the KFC on
Body found in house in Warren
WARREN — Emergency workers removed a dead body from a home at 248 Douglas St. N.W. about 3 p.m.
Pirates’ 3 homers sink Reds
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Doumit, Xavier Nady and Jason Bay homered and Pittsburgh’s Tom Gorzelanny bounced
Lee’s strong pitching helps Indians over A’s
CLEVELAND — Cliff Lee’s quick and efficient pitching in the wind and cold helped the Cleveland
Howland library to celebrate 10th anniversary
HOWLAND – The Howland branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library will celebrate its 10th
World War II program on POWs in Warren on Thursday
WARREN – The experiences of prisoners of war during World War II will be presented during a program
Border patrol sets date to recruit in Valley
BOARDMAN — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will conduct a border patrol agent recruiting drive in
Boardman police debut new cable TV show
BOARDMAN — Township detective Chuck Mound is hitting the beat in a new way. “BPD Beat” premiered
Two Valley residents receive free cataract surgeries
BOARDMAN — Walter “Bud” Gane, 79, and Carroll Merriman, 64, have each worn eyeglasses for about 30
Fitch athletes win big in speech competition
AUSTINTOWN — Travis Watson and Mark Cornman love to compete. Watson was a successful middle school
YSU plans Women in Science workshop
The program is designed to attract young women to the fields of science and technology.
Cortland teen is top chef in regional competition
The teen winner is a prep chef at the Avalon Inn. CORTLAND — Michael A. Denman, 18, of Cortland
Youngstown native retires after 26 years in military
He received the D.I. Excellence Award for graduating with a perfect score on all academic and
Pool at W.Va. state park to be closed for ’08 season
The pool should reopen by July of next year. NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va.— The swimming pool at Tomlinson
Plan is to break hugging record
The cancer survivor wants to make the world a better place by spreading the love. CANFIELD –
Office to fight foreclosures opens in Warren
Summary headline goes here. Summary headline goes here. WARREN — The East Side Organizing Project,
Charity bike ride
Charity bike ride BOARDMAN — Creekside Fitness and Health will team up with The Jessica Moorhead
Liberty teen recognized for efforts to aid Darfur
“I have always been up on foreign policies and affairs. I have been raised in a family where news is
Big inning leads Fitch over Niles
Mineral Ridge, Columbiana and Lowellville swept doubleheaders. AUSTINTOWN — Jason Bagoly’s double
How to get your golf news published
The snow is all gone, hopefully for good, the days are getting longer and warmer and my grass is
NHL PLAYOFF ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
Red Wings 4, Predators 2 DETROIT — Kris Draper’s tie-breaking goal went off an opponent, Nick
Office to fight foreclosures opens in Trumbull County
WARREN — The East Side Organizing Project, a Cleveland group known for pressuring lending
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday’s games
Celtics 99, Hawks 89 ATLANTA — Sam Cassell and Boston’s backups outplayed Atlanta’s starters in
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Stark-Summit League — is accepting teams. Call (330) 499-3508. Beaver Valley Club — has
Athletics walk past Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bobby Crosby hit a three-run homer for the Oakland Athletics, who took advantage of
Penn-Ohio has top amateurs
YOUNGSTOWN — The Penn-Ohio Golf League will begin its 62nd season April 20 at Yankee Run Golf
Inside/C3
Inside/C3 U Two of the oldest leagues in the area, the Campbell Golf League and the Penn-Ohio
FDA: 23 people infected with salmonella strain
FDA: 23 people infected with salmonella strain MINNEAPOLIS — At least 23 people in 14 states have
ysu
ysu All league academics INDIANAPOLIS — YSU athletic teams had eight student-athletes recognized
KO Drugs tournament sets registration for 20th year
YOUNGSTOWN — The K.O. Drugs High School Boxing tournament is scheduled for its 20th year, beginning
Tips for avoiding foreclosure
AVOIDING FORECLOSURE What to watch and do Some conditions that can lead to financial problems
Trumbull County court update
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Russell S. Kellar, 30, of 1436 North Road N.E., Warren, and
Equipment Drive: Ongoing collections
If you couldn’t make it to Saturday’s event at McCune Park but would still like to donate used
Time Line: Derris Lewis case
Some events in the case of Derris Lewis, charged as a juvenile with being an accomplice in the death
Getting Started: Golf events
Here is a list of some early golf events that have been submitted: The West Branch Warrior Golf
It’s time for Dann to get rid of Jennings
Opinion: From the column of Jan. 7, 2007: “The king of [Marc] Dann’s spinning circle is Leo Jennings, who
An absorbing trip
The sponge industry continues to thrive in this Gulf Coast village The natural beauty of the
Networks using Web to try out new ideas
LOS ANGELES — Shane Felux is an independent filmmaker whose “Star Wars Revelations” was seen by over
Bucs’ McLouth continues hit parade
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nate McLouth, the surprise major league hits leader, singled in the go-ahead run
Nutrition talk
Nutrition talk SHARON, Pa. — Dr. Philip Lee, internal medicine physician with UPMC Horizon, will
What’s the word?
What’s the word? Greece is the word in the breezy Gulf Coast village of Tarpon Springs, Fla.
MLB Roundup: Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 7, Tigers 0 CHICAGO — Gavin Floyd held the Tigers hitless until Edgar
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN After sharing an unexpected passionate kiss, Ryan urged Greenlee to make things
Clarinet Day planned at Dana School of Music
Clarinet Day planned at Dana School of Music YOUNGSTOWN — The inaugural Dana Clarinet Day will be
MONDAY
MONDAY XLB Circle Past Matronsof Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Austintown Eat’n
Today is Sunday, April 13, the 104th day of 2008. There are 262 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, April 13, the 104th day of 2008. There are 262 days left in the year. On this date
Congress ducking Social Security
Opinion: Along with baseball and cherry blossoms, spring in the U.S. capital brings a ritualized dance over
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The wrong picture was published in Friday’s Vindicator for Billy Mock, 41, of
BOX: The colorful label adds to the value of this oak Ferry flower-seed box. It was sold by Morphy
BOX: The colorful label adds to the value of this oak Ferry flower-seed box. It was sold by Morphy
Driveways need some attention
Here are some tips to consider before getting started. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you want a decent-
Aged finish, labels add to items’ value
Condition is important when determining the value of a piece of antique furniture — we have all
Experience determines pay for painting pros
Other factors include the size of the job, prep work and difficulty. When it comes to how much
‘Condemned 2: Bloodshot’ a success
‘Condemned 2: Bloodshot’ (Sega) for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Genre: Action; Rating: M Grade: B
Bairds mark 50th with family brunch
X POLAND — Ira and Barbara Baird, 695 E. Western Reserve Road, No. 2503, celebrated 50 years of
Make a splash in fashionable rain gear
Flood of colors and styles will whet your interest in spring showers. We all know that
“Amazing Sports Stories” (8 p.m., Fox Sports Network): Bert Shepard was a minor-league
“Amazing Sports Stories” (8 p.m., Fox Sports Network): Bert Shepard was a minor-league pitcher who
Big Easy is jazzed for music festival
Rooms go for a premium during the popular music event. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s that time of year
It’s spring, so inspect the roof
That old rhyme “April showers bring May flowers” may be true for your garden, but for colder parts
Nieces’ living with grandma is questionable
Dear Annie: For the past 18 months, my sister’s two young daughters have been living with my mother.
NHL Playoffs: Penguins vs. Ottawa
April 9: Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 0 April 11: Pittsburgh 5, Ottawa 3, Pittsburgh leads series 2-0
information
information If you go WHEN: Open daily, beginning Monday. WHERE: Accessible from Taneytown
Hold off on the spring planting
A late frost is still a very real threat to tender plants. DETROIT — It’s so tempting. The days
‘Concierge’ vanishing from French lifestyle
The job has been part of the French identity for centuries. PARIS (AP) — They take out the
A new venue to see Gettysburg
The new museum and visitor center is designed to be highly interactive. GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) —
Vetertans News: Officers installed
VETERANS Officers installed YOUNGSTOWN — Frank A. Sokol was installed as 2008 commandant of the
Defense earns red jerseys
Saturday’s scrimmage at YSU topped 100 plays. YOUNGSTOWN — For the first time in more than
Rogers leads Columbus Crew past Chivas USA
COLUMBUS — Robbie Rogers scored to lead the Columbus Crew in a 4-3 victory over Chivas USA on
Stretching before teeing off recommended
Playing through pain could lead to further problems. Believe it or not, spring is here and with it
Dad says daughter was set up on drug charge
COLUMBUS — The father of a woman who filed a sexual harassment complaint against a manager in
Local man struggled to reach recovery
‘Thank God bankruptcy is there,’ a Boardman man said about his financial dilemmas after he lost his
Valley Event Digest: Boardman South Chapter 4545 AARP to meet May 1
aarp 4545 X Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the Holiday Inn
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
Cause of house fire under investigation
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The cause of a Saturday morning fire that did $15,000 damage to a two-story house
Congress aims to ease doctor shortage
Doctors could also receive a second pay cut Jan. 1, 2009. WASHINGTON — Congress is under
Grads’ outlook isn’t so bad
In a weak market, new graduates have an advantage — lower pay. DALLAS — This spring, 1.5 million
Family: Twin is innocent in his brother’s murder
Authorities say the twin did take part in the crimes. COLUMBUS (AP) — The death of Dennis Lewis
Region News Digest: Nominations sought for 40 Under 40 Awards
REGION Nominations sought for 40 Under 40 Awards YOUNGSTOWN —The MVP 20/30 Club is accepting
Animal Charity is helping
Opinion: Animal Charity is helping EDITOR: In response to the March 30 letter, “Who helps neglected
With seed shakers, cover lots of ground
With seed shakers, cover lots of ground Seeds don’t just come in little packets. Smith Hawken
Freud painting expected to fetch a record price
Freud painting expected to fetch a record price LONDON — A painting by British artist Lucian Freud
Good bet racino will bring spinoffs
U.S. Route 422 will become a main route for people visiting the racino. A racino is going to
Mercer County well-represented in all-state basketball
This year one had to be some kind of a basketball phenom to be named to the Associated Press
Star has final say on style
Associated Press MAKEUP JUNKIE: Catherine Zeta-Jones, who admits she is a makeup junkie, makes
Nicole DeSimone and Joel Previte to be married
X POLAND — The engagement of Nicole DeSimone and Joel Previte, both of Poland, is being announced by
Kyoto cleaning up Latin America
China and India are getting more of the attention and cleanup funds. MIAMI — With little
Jewel will be judge on next ‘Nashville Star’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Singer-songwriter Jewel will be a judge on the upcoming season of “Nashville
Relax in your spa
Air temperature and seasons will not impede your enjoyment ‘Spa’ and ‘hot tub’ mean the same
YSU offers two one-act operas
One is a comedy of errors, the other a modern tale of a woman who knows what she wants.
Comprehensive workers vote down contract
AUSTINTOWN — Lansing, Mich.-area Comprehensive Logistics Inc. workers on Saturday voted down a new
Best-sellers
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly For the week ending April 5 FICTION 1. “Small Favor” by Jim
Ohio’s low pay for vets studied
Only Indiana’s disabled veterans earn less than those from Ohio. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio ranked
Immelman in the lead by two
Tiger Woods is six shots off the pace going into the final round today. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Trevor
Pens have Ottawa reeling
Pittsburgh leads the NHL playoff series 2-0, with Game 3 Monday night. PITTSBURGH (AP) — They’re
Heather Corll to be June bride of Daniel Schneider
X SCHIPPENSBURG, Pa. — The engagement of Heather Corll, 6260 Kirk Road, Canfield, and Daniel
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Browse, buy, and help out animals
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis GOING TO THE DOGS: Among those making sure the homeless animals at
Banking News: Charles O. Moore joins F.N.B. Corp.
BANKING Charles O. Moore has joined F.N.B. Corp. as president and chief executive of Regency
Did Marine charged in slaying e-mail authorities in N. Carolina?
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Detectives are investigating whether a Marine charged with the brutal slaying
‘Pretty. Odd.’ is pretty good
‘Pretty. Odd.’ Panic at the Disco (Fueled By Ramen/Atlantic) Grade: B The last time we checked
Attorney general should seek an independent investigation
Editorial: Given his personal relationship with Anthony Gutierrez, Attorney General Marc Dann must know that an
Coal-methane boom brings opportunity, fear
Methane gas from well drilling scares some homeowners. WESTON, Colo. (AP) — A hamlet near here
Shiite militia confessions lead to discovery of another mass grave south of Baghdad
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Confessions from Shiite militiamen led Saturday to the discovery of 15 more
Explosion at mosque in Iran kills at least 9, injures more than 100
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A bomb explosion in a mosque packed with hundreds of worshippers in southern
A TAXING CHORE
Higher tax rates are coming unless Congress acts by 2010. As taxpayers struggle through the
New music groups schedule concerts
The shows will include seven world premieres. YOUNGSTOWN — The New Music Society and the New
valley view downs
valley view downs Fast facts Valley View Downs is a racino, or combination racetrack and casino,
Baseball in Venezuela
Study credits man who developed players If you know nothing about Andres Reiner — and chances
Kennsington is a gift to golf
The Canfield course is appealing to players of all skill levels. CANFIELD — Jeff Myers is as
Pa. student who had gun surrenders
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A teenager who wrestled with teachers over a loaded gun found in his locker
Obama’s ‘bitter’ remarks gives Clinton new shot
The mayor of Sharon, Pa., said he couldn’t believe what Barack Obama said. MISHAWAKA, Ind. (AP) —
Summer arts camp targets kids in grade school
Trumbull County Educational Service Center will offer a summer arts camp for students in entering
Lenders toughen auto-loan standards
Some companies are limiting terms and requiring larger down payments. CLEVELAND (AP) — The
Housing woes: a look at then, now
With all of the negative news surrounding the housing market, first-time home buyers Sunny Han and
Half a dozen local celebrities are competing in “Dance the Night Away — Local Stars
Half a dozen local celebrities are competing in “Dance the Night Away — Local Stars Dancing for
Suspect in killing should be tried, victim’s family says
At issue is Ohio’s policies concerning the death penalty. CLEVELAND (AP) — The family of a
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Her higher libido concerns reader
Q. I have a much higher sex drive than my partner. He is in his late-30s, while I am in my mid-20s.
Poll: U.S. Catholics happy with Benedict’s leadership
The survey highlighted the need for better religious instruction, one archbishop said. NEW YORK
Small plane hits 2 homes near LA, badly injuring 4
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — A twin-engine plane crashed into two homes Saturday outside Los Angeles,
Jennifer Gough and Byron Chichka set wedding date
X POLAND — Walter and Kathleen Gough, 7667 Indian Trail, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Mickelson goes south
Lefty stumbled to a 3-over-par 75 to drop from contention. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Phil Mickelson
Second Annual Special Needs Expo will take place in Chevrolet Centre
Special to the Vindicator EVENTFUL MONTH: Looking forward to the Second Annual Special Needs Expo,
Mahoning County marriage licenses
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard A. Weaver, 48, of 224 1/2 Lowell Ave.,
Puhalla-Profant May 10 wedding site announced
X YOUNGSTOWN — Elizabeth Nichole Puhalla, a daughter of Stephen G. and Deborah A. Puhalla, 718
LeBron has support for MVP award
His 30 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists per game have him in rare company. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Trouble-free Olympic torch run expected
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (AP) — The mayor of Tanzania’s main city received the Olympic torch from a
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: The Junior Choir of the Indianola M.E. Church
Q. I read your recent column about having a fitting to find the right-size bra. But how do I know my
Q. I read your recent column about having a fitting to find the right-size bra. But how do I know my
The last word on Pete the Penguin of 1968
Opinion: Jambar editors — old and new — stick together. The ink was barely dry on last Sunday’s Vindicator
Pletcher gets two contenders to Kentucky Derby
Monba and Cowboy Cal finished 1-2 at the Blue Grass Stakes Saturday. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Todd’s
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Allen L. Underwood The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Happy 100th Birthday Martha M. Cullinan
Born: March 20, 1908, in Warren. She has been a resident of Austintown for 70 years. Background:
Sweden’s doors are slowly closing to Iraqi refugees
Some 40,000 Iraqi refugees now call Sweden home. SODERTALJE, Sweden — Behind the wheel of his
wednesday
wednesday X Fortnightly IV will meet at 7:30 p.m. with Judy Robinson as hostess and Mary Alice
At family dinner, Lariccias mark 65th anniversary
X GIRARD — Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Lariccia of Girard celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a
Historical Society to serve high tea
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis ALL SET: Among members of the Austintown Historical Society who
Church is chosen for Barnes and Graham wedding
X YOUNGSTOWN — Plans are being announced for the upcoming marriage of Laura J. Barnes, a daughter of
Buckeyes put together good show in spring game
Backup tailback Brandon Saine was the star of Saturday’s game. COLUMBUS (AP) — Linebacker James
Thinking of switching banks? Some are making it easier to do
Banks are offering incentives to entice customers of other companies. DALLAS — With their bank
Baseball Linescores Saturday: Fitch 7, Niles 4
BASEBALL LINESCORES SATURDAY FITCH 7, NILES 4 Niles4000000—445 Fitch000007x—792 Scott Paden
Conference set for writers to offer various speakers
MERCER, Pa. — The 17th annual One-Day Mercer County Writers Conference is set for 8:15 a.m. to 4:45
How do we count the NO’s?
Editorial: How do we count the NO’s? Opponents of various tax levies that are defeated and placed back on the
Boardman man struggles to recover from bankruptcy
Education was not John’s problem. Job loss was. Editor’s note: John’s real name is not being
WARREN — Matthew G. Vansuch, an attorney with the law firm of Harrington, Hoppe Mitchell
WARREN — Matthew G. Vansuch, an attorney with the law firm of Harrington, Hoppe Mitchell Ltd., has
Cattoi anniversary marked at brunch in New Middletown
X BOARDMAN — The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cattoi of Boardman was celebrated
Roadside bomb kills U.S. soldier
Clashes killed at least 13 Shiite militants. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A roadside bomb killed an
Lakeside offers youth league and events for adults
Golf etiquette is shared with those learning to play. LAKE MILTON — Youth golfers are invited to
Bill Snier to be inducted into hall in Canton
Youngstown native Bill Snier will become the second media member to join the Greater Canton USBC
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Justine Muldowney and Andrew Munera of Canfield, boy, April
Penguins on plus side of three-game series
Joe Iacobucci homered in the first game, a 4-3 victory over Illinois-Chicago, before YSU dropped the
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Softball vs. Wright St. at McCune, 1 p.m. Tuesday — Baseball vs.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, 2538 Grandview Road.
Pet-friendly in Big Apple
Pet-friendly in Big Apple New York City was selected as the pet-friendliest destination of 2008 by
Mooney’s Hrehor, Boardman’s Marrow go yard
The Cardinals, Spartans and Struthers Wildcats swept twinbills. BOARDMAN — Sophomore Christina
YSU baseball splits
YSU baseball splits Youngstown State split a doubleheader with Illinois-Chicago, finishing a
Thrift store clerk robbed while making deposit
YOUNGSTOWN — A gunman wearing a ski mask escaped with about $340 in thrift store receipts in a
Pitching in for good cause
The parents of YSU catcher McKenzie Bedra brought equipment from their home in Bowling Green.
On visit, pope to find American church in flux
The pope’s visit represents the importance of the American church to the Vatican. WASHINGTON —
Poland girls capture East Palestine event
Struthers’ Ashley Galbraith won the 300 hurdles and the high jump. EAST PALESTINE — Katie Fisher,
What to watch for, and how to react, if your housing finances start to unravel. A2
What to watch for, and how to react, if your housing finances start to unravel. A2 Operation
Campbell League enters 78th year
It’s been played at Pine Lakes Golf Course every year. HUBBARD — One of the oldest golf leagues in
Currier Museum of Art expanded in renovation
Currier Museum of Art expanded in renovation MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Currier Museum of Art has
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Sofiasrockin (Lumpkins)5.203.002.80 Treasure’s Joy