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John McCain to lead public forum at YSU on Tuesday

U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will spend about four hours

Ramirez leads Cubs over Pirates, 13-6

CHICAGO — Aramis Ramirez tied a career-high with four hits, including a two-run homer, and the

McDonnell leads YSU softball to 8-6 win

Junior Kristen McDonnell went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and five runs batted in to lead the

Morneau’s hit gives Twins win in 10th

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau made the most of his second chance. After striking out with a runner

Leetonia, Youngstown to get Tree City awards

LEETONIA — “Trees are the answer.” That’s the title of a talk that will be given Tuesday as the

Lil Wayne concert at The Chevy reset for May 10

YOUNGSTOWN — The Lil Wayne hip-hop concert has been rescheduled for May 10 at Chevrolet Centre.

Valley scoutmaster’s photo gets national notice

BOARDMAN — As much as he enjoys being a troop committee member of a local Boy Scout troop, Dr.

Liberty students, parents can sound off on proposed dress code

LIBERTY — School officials here are not trying to make students wear an official uniform, but those

Tighter security sought at Mahoning courthouse

YOUNGSTOWN — Courthouse security upgrades are necessary in these troubled times, Mahoning County

Four Democrats vie to challenge English for Congress

Four Democratic challengers are competing for the chance to take on Republican Phil English in

Vietnam vets from Valley to be honored Monday

Youngstown natives Richard Merle Buccilli and Timothy Gerard Plaskett, who lived through the Vietnam

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NBA ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games

Spurs 117, Suns 115, 2 OT SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan saved the Spurs with a rare 3-pointer at the

U.N. distributes food to throngs of poor in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Hundreds of Haitians stood in long lines Saturday, just as others had

Essays written by Illinois university killer describe alienation

DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Graduate school application essays written by a man who fatally shot five

She’s not a guy and can’t ignore harassment from all sides

Dear Annie: I am a 40-year-old single woman who happens to have broad shoulders. In my 30s, people

Ryan decides to back Clinton

The Mahoning Valley congressman said Clinton has the experience to bring jobs to Northeast Ohio.

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Softball

Softball Westminster 2-9, Bethany 1-1 — The Titans are 18-9, 5-3 Presidents’ Athletic Conf. The

Bush urges review of Colombian trade pact

The House has blocked consideration of the free-trade measure. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush,

Salem girls, Trinity boys track champs

EAST PALESTINE — The Salem High girls scored 130.5 points and the Trinity boys 133 to capture titles

Crude oil prices are too low, Iran’s President Ahmadinejad says

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s hard-line president declared that crude oil prices, now above $115 a

Today is Sunday, April 20, the 111th day of 2008. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date

Campbell to dedicate LL field

CAMPBELL— The Campbell Little League will hold its official field dedication to league founder Tony

Blackburn, Twins blank Tribe, 3-0

Nick Blackburn reversed Cleveland’s brief momentum for his first win. MINNEAPOLIS — The Indians

Boardman boys, girls win county track crowns

AUSTINTOWN — It was not a record day for the Boardman High boys and girls teams at the Saturday’s

Quakes in Midwest largely unstudied

There is the potential for a devastating earthquake in the region, scientists say. CHAMPAIGN, Ill.

Harper Jr., Haefke heat up as season winds down

Although the winter season is winding down, Steve Harper Jr. and Teri Haefke don’t know when to

ATTORNEY GENERAL

ATTORNEY GENERAL The players The Ohio attorney general’s office is investigating allegations of

Young children to be taken from adult moms after DNA testing

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Adult mothers who have been allowed to stay with their young children since

Area runners off to Boston

Steve Babyak will run in his father’s footsteps in the Boston Marathon. More than a half-

MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Hurricane C (Stokes)4.603.202.80 Wild Blue Wonder

Clark plays well in Penn St. game

The quarterback from Ursuline was 9-for-16 for 106 yards and two TDs. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —

Pope emphasizes future of U.S. church

For the fourth time during his visit, the pontiff spoke about the sex-abuse scandal. NEW YORK (AP)

Lee’s blast helps sink Bucs, 13-1

Power-hitting Derrek Lee blasted his seventh homer of the year for the Cubs. CHICAGO (AP) — Derrek

Penguins split on layoff

Some of the younger players are anxious to get the second round going. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The

MLB ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 3, Tigers 2 TORONTO — Alex Rios homered and Dustin McGowan won for the

Robinwood Lane 4th-graders practice with letters to editor

The Boardman pupils wrote about their concerns about today’s world. BOARDMAN — Preparing for the

Farming survey

Farming survey YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the

top 10

top 10 World’s weirdest museums Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments: Prague, Czech Republic

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Johnathan and Holly Shabella, Campbell, girl, April 17.

‘Green fatigue’ signals doubt in ‘natural’ products

An estimated 328 products introduced in 2007 were labeled ‘green.’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In so many

Ferguson’s long ball powers Mineral Ridge to two wins

MINERAL RIDGE — Jason Ferguson hit two home runs and drove in seven runs, leading Mineral Ridge over

Pine Lakes ‘Saucer Hole’ is going

More than 1,000 aces have been scored over the years at the famous No. 16 hole. HUBBARD — The

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Beaver Valley Club — has a tournament for players age 9-13 on May 17-18. Call (724) 504-

Run is salute to Ryan

West Branch girls win Div. II team championship AUSTINTOWN — For the first time this track

Vindicator file photo

Vindicator file photo FORTY YEARS AGO: Thomas J. Seifert, vice president of the G.M. McKelvey Co.,

Housing authority hires executive director

The new director will earn $92,000 in his first year on the job. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown

The HypnoCube is fun to watch

OK, so I’m into computers and technology. I use computers, I write about them and I talk about them

Philharmonic, chorus to team up for ‘Requiem’

The dramatic work hasn’t been performed locally in more than 30 years. YOUNGSTOWN — A chorus

ysu

ysu Men’s golf is 4th PLYMOUTH, MICH. — YSU junior golfer Ryan Stocke took second place while

Canines hit the beach

Vacation spots for people and their pets prove popular Dog beaches, although open for both owner

Best-sellers Publishers Weekly

Best-sellers Publishers Weekly For the week ending April 12: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where Are

Taking Fido to the beach

Taking Fido to the beach Dog beaches – shorelines designated especially for people and their

Another look at police and fire jobs

Opinion: In Ray Bradbury’s science fiction novel, “Fahrenheit 451,” firemen don’t put out fires. In a

Planning future wars a problem

Opinion: The debate over Iraq, including the surge and new counterinsurgency strategy, is really a proxy for

Athletes turn to pros to handle ‘jock taxes’

Income taxes for pro athletes are no easy layup. Moments after signing a National Basketball

Persistent James keys win for Cavs

Cleveland beat the Wizards, 93-86, in their first-round series opener. CLEVELAND — Called out

2008 TV-Turnoff Week

2008 TV-Turnoff Week WASHINGTON — The Center for SCREEN-TIME Awareness has designated Monday

BY THE BOOKS: Fifth-graders use these books for science, language arts and reading and to help them

600 inches at resort? That’s a lot of snow!

600 inches at resort? That’s a lot of snow! JACKSON, Wyo. — Total snowfall has exceeded 600 inches

3 of woman’s quadruplets are identical

3 of woman’s quadruplets are identical TOWSON, Md. (AP) — A mother has given birth to a rare set

Accounting

Accounting Mark Pecchia of Boardman has joined Hill, Barth King as an associate. He is to

Ashley hawkey andrew long

Ashley hawkey andrew long X STRUTHERS — Ashley Hawkey, 171 Indian Spring Lane, New Cumberland,

‘EMC2’

‘EMC2’ Mariah Carey (Island) Grade: A As April brings new music from two of pop’s biggest

On 30th anniversary of ‘Master,’ Keaggy discusses tough times

A double-disc reissue of Keaggy’s first album will be out, along with a tour. There is

Jasmine Kays, William Knutti are engaged

X MINERAL RIDGE — Their engagement and plans for their summer wedding are being announced by Jasmine

Grant to fund study on adolescent development

The study is looking for factors that contribute to good change in young people. GROVE CITY, Pa. —

Passing along financial know-how

Today’s high school seniors have some work to do before they can be called financially literate. The

Dinner party honors Gentiles’ 60th anniversary

X STRUTHERS — Pat and Marian “Honey” Gentile, 199 Renee Drive, celebrated their 60th wedding

ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN Hurt by Kendall’s inability to trust him with the truth, Zach revealed he knew she

Creating chemistry in a wireless work world

Some are concerned as wireless devices replace face-to-face communication. MIAMI — A few weeks

VETERANS

VETERANS Reserve officers Col. Walter M. Duzzny, Air Reserve (retired) has been elected

if you go

if you go Who: Phil Keaggy “Master the Musician Tour” When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Powers

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 18.92 .08 Avalon

With air travel in flux, keep your options open

Airlines with delayed or canceled flights are not required to book passengers on other carriers.

Chancellor’s higher ed plan places onus on institutions

Editorial: There are 13 public universities, many of them with branch campuses, and 23 community colleges in

Elimination of XP has Microsoft users rebelling

One technology journalist started a Save XP Web petition. SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp.’s

Showdown time in Columbus

Editorial: Showdown time in Columbus There’s a showdown over energy policy building between Gov. Ted

“Princess” (8 p.m., ABC Family): A prince of a guy falls for a mystery lady at a castle.

“Princess” (8 p.m., ABC Family): A prince of a guy falls for a mystery lady at a castle. “Sweet

In game, everyone’s an orchestral conductor

Two ‘UBS Virtual Maestro’ exhibits have been on tour. PHILADELPHIA — Wave the baton too slowly

MESHELLe SEIDITA JOHN NAVARRO

MESHELLe SEIDITA JOHN NAVARRO X MIAMI, Fla. —Miami Beach at the Newport Beachside Resort was the

Older workers in line of fire

Companies aren’t allowed to discriminate on age, but they do look to cut costs. CHICAGO — Older

NEOUCOM honors 3 for improving diversity

The awards recognize the importance of diversity in education and the workplace. ROOTSTOWN — Three

Sky Factory creates vision of sky on ceilings

Sky Factory creates vision of sky on ceilings Even if you can’t have a skylight, you can still see

YSU wins one, loses one against Butler

The Penguins dropped the opener to the Bulldogs 5-4, but successful pitching by Cheryl Cale earned

GRAN TURISMO 5: PROLOGUE

GRAN TURISMO 5: PROLOGUE (Sony Computer Entertainment/Polyphony Digital) for PlayStation 3

Adult center filled a need for Mahoning senior citizens

Opinion: Adult center filled a need for Mahoning senior citizens EDITOR: For those Mahoning County

PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games

Canfield 1, Butler (Ky.) Traditional 0 ASHLAND — Lauren Sulick had a no-hitter for the Cards,

700s

700s Amron — Jim Ellis (735) in Canfield Computers Seniors; Bryan Kloss (772), John Dasen (722) &

JFK Catholic auction brings in $175,000

JFK Catholic auction brings in $175,000 WARREN — John F. Kennedy Catholic High School raised more

ANGELA TIROTTA TIMOTHY HIGGINS

ANGELA TIROTTA TIMOTHY HIGGINS X YOUNGSTOWN — Angela Lynn Tirotta and Timothy Ryan Higgins were

CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,

Two local companies are offering charter flights for busy area executives

FLIGHT PLAN 111Two companies based at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna are

Pathogens class

Pathogens class BOARDMAN — The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter, 8392 Tod Ave., is offering an

Lost Safari? How to get it back

Q. I was so impressed with all of the talk of Firefox that I downloaded it to my Mac Powerbook and

Dirt matters: Natural soil produces best

Natural, organic materials provide better plant nutrition, one expert says. So here you are,

IN THE CUP Area holes in one

Lou Italiano of North Jackson made a hole-in-one at Mahoning Country Club. Italiano aced the 180-

PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION |Voter statistics

State records show that Mercer County has 39,049 Democrats, 31,652 Republicans, 6,512 with no

Word of tax credit spreads

Those eligible should contact their county auditor’s office. COLUMBUS — Last year, due in large

Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Allen L. Underwood The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

Some collectibles bring joy, others bring value

Most of us buy antiques we can live with – comfortable chairs, dishes that go in a dishwasher, desks

COMMERCIAL INTERTECH

COMMERCIAL INTERTECH X Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s on

DESK: This 43-inch-wide desk was sold by New Orleans Auction Gallery this summer for more than

MONDAY

MONDAY X Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a plant exchange and gardening video. Hostess will be

NBC goes green

NBC goes green NEW YORK — NBC Universal isn’t painting its Rockefeller Center headquarters green

S. Korean leader: Patience needed in nuclear talks

The pro-American president was meeting with President Bush for two days of talks. CAMP DAVID, Md.

Mahoning county

Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine

Safety tips help with treehouse design

Warmer weather turns our attention to the great outdoors or, for the children, the great backyard.

Baseball linescores Saturday MINERAL RIDGE 11, JACKSON-MILTON 3

Baseball linescores Saturday MINERAL RIDGE 11, JACKSON-MILTON 3 Jackson-Milton1010001—372

YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball vs. Milwaukee (DH) at Eastwood, 1 p.m. Tuesday — Softball vs.

ESPN golf challenge coming to Olde Dutch Mill

LAKE MILTON — The ESPN National Golf Challenge, presented by Callaway Golf, is a national amateur

Salem Community Hospital and Salem Community Centerwill co-sponsor an AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety

Fun, sun bring animals together

A day at a dog beach can give pet owners a chance to bond over their experiences. HONEYMOON

Date is chosen for Scott-Williams wedding ceremony

X Lauren Ren e Scott, 226 E. Dewey Ave., Youngstown, and Marquis DuShawn Williams, 4461 South Ave.,

Youth groups tidy up parks

The event tied to Earth Day, which is this week. YOUNGSTOWN — Tyler Lefoer’s day was to have

COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffery B. Plant, 47, of 108 N. Outer Drive, Vienna,

Lauren Sadlak, Jason Mechling will wed in May

X CANFIELD — Lauren Sadlak and Jason Mechling, both of 4300 Westford Place, 3-D, are engaged and

New use for old wood

Reusable wood adds variety, character and a unique style to many households. Some aficionados

Group sets date to award Realtist of the Year

Group sets date to award Realtist of the Year GIRARD — The Youngstown Warren Realtist Association

Christine Rovnak, and Nicholas Dean set May wedding

X YOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Christine Rovnak, 1877 Moonlit Trail, Akron, and Nicholas Dean, a

STEPHANIE HANEY CHARLES WARINO

STEPHANIE HANEY CHARLES WARINO X PITTSBURGH — Charles Warino and his bride, the former Stephanie

Youth Theater presents ‘A Thousand Cranes’

Youth Theater presents ‘A Thousand Cranes’ YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater

NBA PLAYOFFS Cavaliers vs. Wizards

Saturday: Cleveland 93, Washington 86, Cleveland leads series 1-0 Monday: Washington at Cleveland,

Crumbs lead to arrest

Crumbs lead to arrest LEXINGTON, Ky. — An eighth-grader in Kentucky is accused of putting peanut

Buckeyes, Nittany Lions finish drills

Buckeyes, Nittany Lions finish drills Ohio State and Penn State held their spring games Saturday

Annual tea to be served as benefit for charitable organizations in area

Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays POURING OVER PLANS: As a preliminary to the annual “Tea For

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Frank Ohl Intermediate School, 255 Idaho

Going organic: Expect more

One plant breeder says there’s no contest between organic and conventional tomatoes. It’s a

Emotional strain of genital herpes concerns reader

Q. I desperately need your help. I was diagnosed with genital herpes three years ago, and this

SRU upgrades aim at saving energy

Students have asked trustees to implement a fee to fund environmental projects. SLIPPERY ROCK,

Taking home a little of beach vacation

You don’t have to overdo the beach theme for it to be effective. MILWAUKEE — Gathering shells

Historical society sets dinner meeting

Special to The Vindicator HISTORICAL EVENT: Selling tickets for the Niles Historical Society’s

YWCA sponsors leadership event

Women will learn to how accept leadership roles. LIBERTY — Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country

Coney-Lawler engagement is announced

X MAPLE HEIGHTS — Kelli Rachelle Coney and Christopher Earl Lawler, both of 19073 Watercrest Ave.,

Now is the best time to express your final wishes, and here are some tips on how to do it

Opinion: EDITOR: The American Nurses Association, along with a broad array of other organizations, marked

wednesday

wednesday X Past Officers will meet at noon at the Overture Dining Room in De Yor Center.

Pig protein is linked to new disease

The mysterious neurological condition discovered among pork-plant workers in Southern Minnesota is a

Positives of Apple’s MacBook Air outweigh the negatives

I adore Apple’s MacBook Air so much I’m starting to think I can live with its shortcomings. At 3

World War II Museum

World War II Museum The $300-million expansion of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans

Sehon-Pruneski engagement is being announced

X PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Announced by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sehon, 339 Viceroy Terrace, is the

CASA will mark 20th anniversary

BOARDMAN — Mahoning County CASA/GAL program will celebrate its 20th anniversary at a dinner dance

Shannon Marrie to be May bride of Samuel Freedy

X The engagement of Shannon Marrie, a daughter of James and Deborah Marrie of Boardman, and Samuel

Fort DeSoto Beach, St. Petersburg, Fla.: TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel

Fort DeSoto Beach, St. Petersburg, Fla.: TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community,

Eddie DeBartolo Jr. is ‘hall’ pick

He will enter the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in a new achievement category. File this one in

Dann didn’t learn from mistakes of Valley officeholders

Opinion: If only embattled Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann had paid attention nine years ago to what then-If only embattled Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann had paid attention nine years ago to what then-federal prosecutor Steven J. Katzman said about politics in the Mahoning Valley.

HALL OF FAME | Hubbard High School Twelve people will be inducted into the Hubbard High School Athletic Hall of Fame April 26 at St. Patrick’s Church Hall. The event begins with at 6 p.m., with

Jack Arvin (coach) — Jack Arvin was Hubbard Football. He was an assistant coach for 26 years and

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