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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
Robinwood Lane 4th-graders practice with letters to editor
The Boardman pupils wrote about their concerns about today’s world. BOARDMAN — Preparing for the
MLB ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 3, Tigers 2 TORONTO — Alex Rios homered and Dustin McGowan won for the
Penguins split on layoff
Some of the younger players are anxious to get the second round going. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
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
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)
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) —
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Hurricane C (Stokes)4.603.202.80 Wild Blue Wonder
Area runners off to Boston
Steve Babyak will run in his father’s footsteps in the Boston Marathon. More than a half-
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.
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
ATTORNEY GENERAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL The players The Ohio attorney general’s office is investigating allegations of
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
Quakes in Midwest largely unstudied
There is the potential for a devastating earthquake in the region, scientists say. CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
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
Blackburn, Twins blank Tribe, 3-0
Nick Blackburn reversed Cleveland’s brief momentum for his first win. MINNEAPOLIS — The Indians
Campbell to dedicate LL field
CAMPBELL— The Campbell Little League will hold its official field dedication to league founder Tony
Today is Sunday, April 20, the 111th day of 2008. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, April 20, the 111th day of 2008. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date
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
Salem girls, Trinity boys track champs
EAST PALESTINE — The Salem High girls scored 130.5 points and the Trinity boys 133 to capture titles
Bush urges review of Colombian trade pact
The House has blocked consideration of the free-trade measure. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush,
Softball
Softball Westminster 2-9, Bethany 1-1 — The Titans are 18-9, 5-3 Presidents’ Athletic Conf. The
Ryan decides to back Clinton
The Mahoning Valley congressman said Clinton has the experience to bring jobs to Northeast Ohio.
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
Essays written by Illinois university killer describe alienation
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Graduate school application essays written by a man who fatally shot five
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
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
Primary entices new voters
Sentiments are running strong among supporters of the three major presidential candidates. A
YSU rebounds from first-game letdown
NILES — After blowing a two-run lead in the ninth inning of the first game, Youngstown State
Democratic candidates sweep across Pa. to compete for votes
The two Democrats are ending the campaign with the same arguments they used at the beginning.
Are you smarter than your grade-schooler? SFlb
1“I liked the turtles,” chimed in Tiasia May. “They have to sit on the log to get warm.” Tiasia
More Carter, Hamas talks
The ex-president met for a second day with the exiled Hamas leader. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Defying
Opportunity awaits at the border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection wants to fill 6,000 jobs. BOARDMAN — Ah, memories of a job
McCoy memorial service May 17
It was a Saturday morning back in the 1951-52 basketball season and the Sharpsville High team was
QBs connect in Ohio State game
The Scarlet beat the Gray, 20-7, before an announced attendance of 76,346. COLUMBUS (AP) — If
NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Bruins 5, Canadiens 4 BOSTON — Marco Sturm kept Boston’s hopes alive when he scored with 2:37 left
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
Warren JFK boys win Louisville Invitational
LOUISVILLE — The Warren JFK boys tennis team won the Louisville Invitational doubles tournament by
Hamas attacks at Israel border
The attack was the fifth on a Gaza-Israel crossing since last week. JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas bombers
Al-Sadr to government: End push or face war
Al-Sadr had called a truce last August, but the government has cracked down on his followers.
Phantoms fall again, 5-2, trail NAHL series by 2-0
Game 3 against the St. Louis Bandits will be Wednesday at the Ice Zone at 7:15 p.m. CHESTERFIELD,
Young starter Dykes delivers
As a 14-year-old high school freshman at Chaney, the lineman was given a chance. In the
Couple to be honored for volunteer service
MINERAL RIDGE — Dan and Patti Rossi of Boardman will be honored for their volunteer service at
TRUMBULL COUNTY |MetroPark Day
A free day will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at four MetroPark sites throughout the county to
WORKING WOMEN
‘Water Cooler Diaries’ peeks into busy lives 11Sound familiar? No? Then you’ll be glad to
Listeners help WYSU to exceed $100K goal in spring fund-raiser
YOUNGSTOWN – Listener supported WYSU 88.5 FM, Youngstown State University’s public radio service,
NAHL PLAYOFFS hantoms vs. St. Louis Bandits
April 18: St. Louis 4, Phantoms 1 Saturday: St. Louis 5, Phantoms 2, St. Louis leads series 2-0
Ulster Project seeks host families for teens
The project promotes peace among Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. CANFIELD — The
‘Body of Evidence’ spotlights human evolution
The exhibit will make a stop in Cleveland. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A new exhibit at the University of
KEILEN DYKES
KEILEN DYKES High school/college: Chaney, West Virginia Height/weight: 6-4, 305 Position:
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
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,
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
CASA will mark 20th anniversary
BOARDMAN — Mahoning County CASA/GAL program will celebrate its 20th anniversary at a dinner dance
Historical society sets dinner meeting
Special to The Vindicator HISTORICAL EVENT: Selling tickets for the Niles Historical Society’s
Sehon-Pruneski engagement is being announced
X PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Announced by Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sehon, 339 Viceroy Terrace, is the
World War II Museum
World War II Museum The $300-million expansion of the National World War II Museum in New Orleans
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
Pig protein is linked to new disease
The mysterious neurological condition discovered among pork-plant workers in Southern Minnesota is a
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
Coney-Lawler engagement is announced
X MAPLE HEIGHTS — Kelli Rachelle Coney and Christopher Earl Lawler, both of 19073 Watercrest Ave.,
With air travel in flux, keep your options open
Airlines with delayed or canceled flights are not required to book passengers on other carriers.
YWCA sponsors leadership event
Women will learn to how accept leadership roles. LIBERTY — Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country
Taking home a little of beach vacation
You don’t have to overdo the beach theme for it to be effective. MILWAUKEE — Gathering shells
SRU upgrades aim at saving energy
Students have asked trustees to implement a fee to fund environmental projects. SLIPPERY ROCK,
Emotional strain of genital herpes concerns reader
Q. I desperately need your help. I was diagnosed with genital herpes three years ago, and this
Going organic: Expect more
One plant breeder says there’s no contest between organic and conventional tomatoes. It’s a
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Frank Ohl Intermediate School, 255 Idaho
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
Persistent James keys win for Cavs
Cleveland beat the Wizards, 93-86, in their first-round series opener. CLEVELAND — Called out
Buckeyes, Nittany Lions finish drills
Buckeyes, Nittany Lions finish drills Ohio State and Penn State held their spring games Saturday
Crumbs lead to arrest
Crumbs lead to arrest LEXINGTON, Ky. — An eighth-grader in Kentucky is accused of putting peanut
NBA PLAYOFFS Cavaliers vs. Wizards
Saturday: Cleveland 93, Washington 86, Cleveland leads series 1-0 Monday: Washington at Cleveland,
Youth Theater presents ‘A Thousand Cranes’
Youth Theater presents ‘A Thousand Cranes’ YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater
STEPHANIE HANEY CHARLES WARINO
STEPHANIE HANEY CHARLES WARINO X PITTSBURGH — Charles Warino and his bride, the former Stephanie
Christine Rovnak, and Nicholas Dean set May wedding
X YOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Christine Rovnak, 1877 Moonlit Trail, Akron, and Nicholas Dean, a
Group sets date to award Realtist of the Year
Group sets date to award Realtist of the Year GIRARD — The Youngstown Warren Realtist Association
New use for old wood
Reusable wood adds variety, character and a unique style to many households. Some aficionados
Baseball linescores Saturday MINERAL RIDGE 11, JACKSON-MILTON 3
Baseball linescores Saturday MINERAL RIDGE 11, JACKSON-MILTON 3 Jackson-Milton1010001—372
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
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffery B. Plant, 47, of 108 N. Outer Drive, Vienna,
Youth groups tidy up parks
The event tied to Earth Day, which is this week. YOUNGSTOWN — Tyler Lefoer’s day was to have
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.,
Fun, sun bring animals together
A day at a dog beach can give pet owners a chance to bond over their experiences. HONEYMOON
Salem Community Hospital and Salem Community Centerwill co-sponsor an AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety
Salem Community Hospital and Salem Community Centerwill co-sponsor an AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety
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.
ESPN golf challenge coming to Olde Dutch Mill
LAKE MILTON — The ESPN National Golf Challenge, presented by Callaway Golf, is a national amateur
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball vs. Milwaukee (DH) at Eastwood, 1 p.m. Tuesday — Softball vs.
Safety tips help with treehouse design
Warmer weather turns our attention to the great outdoors or, for the children, the great backyard.
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
NBC goes green
NBC goes green NEW YORK — NBC Universal isn’t painting its Rockefeller Center headquarters green
MONDAY
MONDAY X Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a plant exchange and gardening video. Hostess will be
DESK: This 43-inch-wide desk was sold by New Orleans Auction Gallery this summer for more than
DESK: This 43-inch-wide desk was sold by New Orleans Auction Gallery this summer for more than
COMMERCIAL INTERTECH
COMMERCIAL INTERTECH X Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s on
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
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Allen L. Underwood The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Word of tax credit spreads
Those eligible should contact their county auditor’s office. COLUMBUS — Last year, due in large
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION |Voter statistics
State records show that Mercer County has 39,049 Democrats, 31,652 Republicans, 6,512 with no
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-
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly For the week ending April 12: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where Are
Dirt matters: Natural soil produces best
Natural, organic materials provide better plant nutrition, one expert says. So here you are,
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
Pathogens class
Pathogens class BOARDMAN — The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter, 8392 Tod Ave., is offering an
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
700s
700s Amron — Jim Ellis (735) in Canfield Computers Seniors; Bryan Kloss (772), John Dasen (722) &
GRAN TURISMO 5: PROLOGUE
GRAN TURISMO 5: PROLOGUE (Sony Computer Entertainment/Polyphony Digital) for PlayStation 3
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,
JFK Catholic auction brings in $175,000
JFK Catholic auction brings in $175,000 WARREN — John F. Kennedy Catholic High School raised more
PREP SOFTBALL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Canfield 1, Butler (Ky.) Traditional 0 ASHLAND — Lauren Sulick had a no-hitter for the Cards,
Adult center filled a need for Mahoning senior citizens
Opinion: Adult center filled a need for Mahoning senior citizens EDITOR: For those Mahoning County
YSU wins one, loses one against Butler
The Penguins dropped the opener to the Bulldogs 5-4, but successful pitching by Cheryl Cale earned
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
NEOUCOM honors 3 for improving diversity
The awards recognize the importance of diversity in education and the workplace. ROOTSTOWN — Three
Older workers in line of fire
Companies aren’t allowed to discriminate on age, but they do look to cut costs. CHICAGO — Older
MESHELLe SEIDITA JOHN NAVARRO
MESHELLe SEIDITA JOHN NAVARRO X MIAMI, Fla. —Miami Beach at the Newport Beachside Resort was the
In game, everyone’s an orchestral conductor
Two ‘UBS Virtual Maestro’ exhibits have been on tour. PHILADELPHIA — Wave the baton too slowly
“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
Showdown time in Columbus
Editorial: Showdown time in Columbus There’s a showdown over energy policy building between Gov. Ted
Elimination of XP has Microsoft users rebelling
One technology journalist started a Save XP Web petition. SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp.’s
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
Creating chemistry in a wireless work world
Some are concerned as wireless devices replace face-to-face communication. MIAMI — A few weeks
Jasmine Kays, William Knutti are engaged
X MINERAL RIDGE — Their engagement and plans for their summer wedding are being announced by Jasmine
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Hurt by Kendall’s inability to trust him with the truth, Zach revealed he knew she
Dinner party honors Gentiles’ 60th anniversary
X STRUTHERS — Pat and Marian “Honey” Gentile, 199 Renee Drive, celebrated their 60th wedding
Passing along financial know-how
Today’s high school seniors have some work to do before they can be called financially literate. The
Grant to fund study on adolescent development
The study is looking for factors that contribute to good change in young people. GROVE CITY, Pa. —
Athletes turn to pros to handle ‘jock taxes’
Income taxes for pro athletes are no easy layup. Moments after signing a National Basketball
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
Ashley hawkey andrew long
Ashley hawkey andrew long X STRUTHERS — Ashley Hawkey, 171 Indian Spring Lane, New Cumberland,
Accounting
Accounting Mark Pecchia of Boardman has joined Hill, Barth King as an associate. He is to
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
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
BY THE BOOKS: Fifth-graders use these books for science, language arts and reading and to help them
BY THE BOOKS: Fifth-graders use these books for science, language arts and reading and to help them
2008 TV-Turnoff Week
2008 TV-Turnoff Week WASHINGTON — The Center for SCREEN-TIME Awareness has designated Monday
Planning future wars a problem
Opinion: The debate over Iraq, including the surge and new counterinsurgency strategy, is really a proxy for
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
Taking Fido to the beach
Taking Fido to the beach Dog beaches – shorelines designated especially for people and their
Canines hit the beach
Vacation spots for people and their pets prove popular Dog beaches, although open for both owner
Philharmonic, chorus to team up for ‘Requiem’
The dramatic work hasn’t been performed locally in more than 30 years. YOUNGSTOWN — A chorus
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
Housing authority hires executive director
The new director will earn $92,000 in his first year on the job. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo FORTY YEARS AGO: Thomas J. Seifert, vice president of the G.M. McKelvey Co.,
Run is salute to Ryan
West Branch girls win Div. II team championship AUSTINTOWN — For the first time this track
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Beaver Valley Club — has a tournament for players age 9-13 on May 17-18. Call (724) 504-
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
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
‘Green fatigue’ signals doubt in ‘natural’ products
An estimated 328 products introduced in 2007 were labeled ‘green.’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In so many
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Johnathan and Holly Shabella, Campbell, girl, April 17.
top 10
top 10 World’s weirdest museums Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments: Prague, Czech Republic
Farming survey
Farming survey YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the