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Police investigate North Side homicide

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a late-night Monday shooting on the city’s North Side that


Pirates give up double figures again

PITTSBURGH — Hanley Ramirez, Josh Willingham and Dan Uggla homered and Marlins pitcher Mark


James scores 30, Cavs rout Wizards

CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 30 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers played their best game in


Phantoms in search of win to extend series

BOARDMAN — During the regular season, the St. Louis Bandits and Mahoning Valley Phantoms were the


Balash extols virtues of area athletes at Curbstone Coaches

BOARDMAN — As the sports director for WFMJ-TV Dana Balash feels that reaching out to the community


Steelers sign Max Starks to tender

PITTSBURGH — Offensive tackle Max Starks, a backup for most of last season, will return to the


Dann's office releases 2,200 e-mails

E-mails span September through November 2007


Man pleads guilty to raping two minors

YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis O. Daye, 60, of West Marion Avenue, will be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. June 19 after


$1M bond set for man charged with kidnapping, rape of girl

YOUNGSTOWN — Based on a 7-year-old South Side girl’s graphic descriptions of being raped, police


McCain adviser says NAFTA has created millions of jobs

YOUNGSTOWN — While some in the Mahoning Valley blame the North American Free Trade Agreement for


Turkey breaks into a Warren bank

WARREN – Police were called about 9:15 a.m. Sunday because a window had been broken at the


Retired Columbiana County deputy pleads to 14 theft charges

LISBON — A former undercover officer for the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office has pleaded guilty


Zumbathon scheduled in Hubbard

Relay for Life event.


Garden Forum offers scholarship

Horticulture students wanted.


Senior Citizen dinner times announced

Austintown dinner.


Austintown school board will vote on layoff of personnel tonight

AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown school board is not likely to vote on open enrollment at its meeting


Lions Club trip planned

Casino will be destination


Night at the races and sales

Upcoming events.


Card and Bingo parties

Events scheduled in the area.


New device will improve communications among fire and police departments

CANFIELD — As Cardinal Joint Fire District firefighter Matt Rarick demonstrated a new piece of


Warren man charged with misuse of 911

WARREN – A man who police say kept them busy searching for his missing 2-year-old son has been


Walk-a-thon will close several Mill Creek Park roads Sunday

YOUNGSTOWN —The following drives in Mill Creek Park will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,


Butler County man doing yard work gored by bull

BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A Butler County man has been gored by a bull while he was working outside his


Angler found dead in Washington County creek

WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Washington County authorities will conduct an autopsy on the body of an


Tuesday's Earth Day features myriad events

Fashion show features clothes made from recyclables


Pa. man stable after motorcycle collision with deer

Accident happened on Cameron Road


Fire damages vacant house in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Fire damaged a vacant house at 3006 Jean St. late Sunday night that already had its


LOUIE TODAY: Danngate; the campaigns; your feet; war hideout

The show starts with a Danngate update.


McGlynn learned to beat adversity

He was unable to play as a junior at Fitch but stayed with the team and matured. When Mike


LeBron is taking a beating

Coach Mike Brown wants the Cavs’ ace to get more protection from officials. CLEVELAND — With


The hard-hitter will play baseball at Toledo

The hard-hitter will play baseball at Toledo Senior Mark Lapikas has led the Irish to an 11-1


Indians lose sixth series in row

Cleveland lost to the Twins on Justin Morneau’s 10th-inning RBI single, 2-1. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.


4 Dems seek to replace English in Pa.’s 3rd District primary race

The candidates are concerned about jobs, the environment, health care, education and Iraq. Four


McCain to lead town-hall forum at YSU

This is the presidential candidate’s third visit to the Mahoning Valley. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S.


Rich Center for autism gets grant of $421K

The program will allow people to learn electronically at their convenience. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Liberty board mulls changes in dress code

Board members are asking for parental input on the issue. LIBERTY — School officials here are


Leetonia to be host of Tree City awards

Officials say that going green helps communities. LEETONIA — “Trees are the answer.” That’s


Security measures tighten at courthouse

Good security means no exceptions to screening, a judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — Courthouse security


Danica Patrick finally gets victory

She became the first female winner in IRL history Sunday in Japan. MOTEGI, Japan (AP) — Danica


Pirates routed for second straight game

The Cubs completed a three-game sweep by scoring 26 runs in two days. CHICAGO (AP) — Aramis


Salem sweeps Chaney; E. Palestine wins 2

SALEM — Nick Lesky worked six innings, scattered three hits and struck out five to pick up an 8-0


Soap Box Derby draws scores of entrants

Entrants competed in three divisions. MINERAL RIDGE — More than 60 children and teenagers some


Beaver officials weigh moving

Trustees are still interested in school property near the township offices. NORTH LIMA — Beaver


Islamic school forces boys to beg in streets

This is the story about one small boy’s escape from the slavery of an Islamic school. DAKAR,


Calzaghe disappointed in win

He would love to take on Kelly Pavlik, but their schedules don’t mesh. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe


Pa. primary polls show cultural divisions

Beer drinkers have split evenly between Clinton and Obama. WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton leads


MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Tigers 3 TORONTO — David Eckstein hit a three-run homer, supplying


Today is Monday, April 21, the 112th day of 2008. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Monday, April 21, the 112th day of 2008. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date


Patrol seeks information about accident

POLAND — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post is seeking information regarding a car


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Lisa Tondo and James Watson Jr., Campbell, boy, April 19.


ON ROLL OF HONOR Defoliant used in Vietnam caused deaths years later

Two former Youngstown men, casualties of the Vietnam War, will be honored on the In Memory Roll of

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MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Ima Hogg (Parker)9.805.403.80 Indian Life (Feliciano)18.8014.00


Antush guides YSU’s sweep

The assistant filled in for skipper Rich Pasquale against UW-Milwaukee. NILES — It’s been 10


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Louis T. McQuaid v. Sultan Ohio LLC et al, other civil.


Are candidates focused on key issues?

Opinion: The other day I saw an elderly woman, bent over with osteoporosis, at the grocery store. She picked


“As Tony Blair said, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American people and with President

Opinion: “As Tony Blair said, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American people and with President


Cost of fertilizer likely to raise prices

Produce growers are struggling to pay rising fertilizer bills. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Link Leaven’s


Scoutmaster’s photo gets national attention

Photography was something the pathologist learned one step at a time. BOARDMAN — As much as


At Meatout, farmer tells of going vegan

The speaker and Oprah Winfrey were sued by Texas ranchers after a 1996 show. BOARDMAN — Get


Where have independent military officers gone?

Opinion: Where have independent military officers gone? EDITOR: While watching questioning of Gen.


2 art galleries exchange works in new exhibition

WARREN — The Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., and Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga


Eli Manning weds his college sweetheart

Eli Manning weds his college sweetheart NEW YORK — A Super Bowl championship isn’t the only big


TODAY

TODAY 9:30 a.m. (VS) Running: Boston Marathon. Noon (FSN Pitt) “Inside Pirates Baseball.” 3:30


Many boomers plan to work past age 65

For baby boomers, retirement may just mean another job. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — John McGinness,


JAPAN

JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, April 10: Disruptions of the Olympic torch relay, which is supposed to


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library trustees board, 5:15 p.m. Schafer Conference Room, 436 W.


National City deal good news to region

The investment by Corsair Capital means headquarters will stay in Cleveland. National City


area

area Corroto sets Gannon all-time hit mark HILLSDALE, Mich. — Jaclyn Corroto, a senior shortstop


soap box derby

soap box derby Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby Children and teenagers competed in a rally


Just how ‘broke’ were the Obamas?

CHICAGO — The Obamas often say they would still be in debt if not for his best-selling books, which


Baseball

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League CHICAGO CUBS51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2NY Mets PITTSBURGHEven-


“The Wonder Pets” (7 p.m., Nick Jr.): The Wonder Pets go to England to save their

“The Wonder Pets” (7 p.m., Nick Jr.): The Wonder Pets go to England to save their favorite rock band


Debt worries some farmers

One expert says some aren’t as concerned about the risk as they should be. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —


A Blight at the Museum

A Blight at the Museum Washington Post: The resignation of the head of the Smithsonian Latino


BASEBALL LINESCORES SATURDAY Girard 13, Niles 1

BASEBALL LINESCORES SATURDAY Girard 13, Niles 1 Girard3532000—13151 Niles0010000—132 Stevens


Saturday’s Games

Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 3, Detroit 2 Minnesota 3, Cleveland 0 Oakland 6,


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Ray E. Brown II The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking


HONOR WALL: Leesa Plaskett of Columbiana holds pictures of her late husband, Timothy, who died of

HONOR WALL: Leesa Plaskett of Columbiana holds pictures of her late husband, Timothy, who died of


Won’t drink to that ... beer prices on the rise

Microbreweries are getting hit harder than the large brewers. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dan Kopman is chief


Bomb supplies found

Bomb supplies found COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say an 18-year-old South Carolina student is


SECURITY ADVICE Mahoning County Courthouse

Every court shall develop and follow a security and emergency action plan. Each court shall


Real estate deal threatens famous Hollywood sign

Chicago investors have put the parcel on the market. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The world-famous Hollywood


golf

golf Men Ohio Northern Polar Bear Invitational (At Colonial Golfers Club) Lima, Ohio


NATION

NATION Average cost of wedding is $30,000, author says NEW YORK — The average cost of a wedding


Board to review conduct rules

School administrators and teachers support the policy against fighting, the board president says.


Resist the temptation to demonize China

Opinion: As America struggles with financial austerity at home and heightened economic competition abroad,


‘Rewriting the law’ is taken to a whole new level

Editorial: ‘Rewriting the law’ is taken to a whole new level Imagine if Congress passed a law — both the


China’s a friend to corrupt regimes

Opinion: Thousands of protesters have mobbed the Olympic torch as it makes it way around the world to protest


One in three executives say social networking sites, such as Facebook, are a recruiting tool they

One in three executives say social networking sites, such as Facebook, are a recruiting tool they


NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games

Red Wings 3, Predators 0 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nicklas Lidstrom and Jiri Hudler each scored and


Pope praises American church in Mass

The pope blessed the site of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI


McDonnell blasts 20th career HR for YSU

CANFIELD — Junior Kristen McDonnell went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and five RBIs to lead the


Rice says Al-Sadr’s a coward

BAGHDAD (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice mocked anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as a


GOLF ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s events

LPGA Ginn Open REUNION, Fla. — Lorena Ochoa became the first LPGA Tour player in 45 years to win


NBA ROUNDUp \ Sunday’s games

Lakers 128, Nuggets 114 LOS ANGELES — Pau Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight


Vindy.com News Podcast for April 21, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for April 21, 2008


M4 rifle comes under fire

A survey of Iraq and SFlbAfghanistan war vets found 89 percent were satisfied with the M4.


Weather was ideal for YSU

I don’t know if we could have asked for a more perfect day to bring a close to spring practice for


AF2 STANDINGS

AF2 STANDINGS American East WLTPtsOP Albany210152167 WB/Scranton310216108


UPDATED: Lil Wayne rescheduled

The Lil Wayne hip-hop concert has been rescheduled for May 10


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