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Pens play Rangers on Friday
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ second-round opponent in the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be the
Boy drowns in Newton Township pond
NEWTON FALLS — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s office is investigating the apparent drowning of a 15-
Disputed calls spur Pirates in 3-2 victory
PITTSBURGH — Xavier Nady’s two-run single completed a three-run Pirates comeback after a
AG’s emails show tension between Dann and scheduler
YOUNGSTOWN — Attorney General Marc Dann contends nothing in the 2,200 or so e-mails between him and
VIDEO| McCain makes his area presence known
YOUNGSTOWN — Even if he fares poorly on Election Day in the Democratic-dominated Mahoning Valley,
Legislation would help cities fight blight
U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville, D-6th have introduced
VIDEO| Governor touts his economic plan
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland said a proposed economic stimulus plan would help create more
Staal’s stats don’t prove his value to Penguins
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Michel Therrien hates hearing the question that was asked in
YSU softball drops to 2 to Canisius
CANFIELD — Youngstown State’s softball team dropped a doubleheader Tuesday afternoon, but coach
Pavlik honored by YSU trustees
YOUNGSTOWN — Holding up a Youngstown State University T-shirt and smiling for a photo opportunity,
Wizards’ Haywood not suspended for hard foul on LeBron
WASHINGTON — Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was not suspended by the NBA for his hard
Hubbard departments told to watch spending
HUBBARD — City council has asked that every department in the city strictly adhere to budgets
Girard hires its first black safety officer
GIRARD — The city’s police department is ready to make history with the addition of its newest
Man on trial for shooting up cousin’s house
YOUNGSTOWN — A Canfield man is on trial on charges of attempted murder and firing a gun into a
Teacher layoffs coming in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board is expected to cut 76 teachers from next year’s payroll. The
Syrup and toppings dumped in Dairy Queen dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — A Dairy Queen customer, irate because the sundae prepared was not to her liking, pushed
Caleb Cope benefit set at Quaker City Raceway
SALEM— Quaker City Raceway is hosting a craft show and racing benefit to help raise money for the
Mahoning technical school board sets special meeting
CANFIELD — There will be a special meeting of Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board
Salem chorus’ annual show Saturday
SALEM — The Salem Jubilee Chorus will present its 47th annual show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Salem
Latest shooting victim identified
YOUNGSTOWN — The man who died Monday night after being shot inside his Norwood Avenue home has been
Dann's e-mails show silly chatter, banter with top aide
The Vindicator, along with major newspapers from across Ohio, were given 2,200 emails Monday night from Attorney General Marc Dann. The emails are between him and his scheduler, Jessica Utovich.
E-mails between Dann, Utovich released
The office released about 2,200 e-mails between the attorney general and his former scheduler.
McDonald police chief will speak on Ohio drinking laws
McDONALD—Village Police Chief Lou Ronghi will hold the last in a series of three meetings for the
Volunteers needed for fair at McDonald’s Roosevelt school
McDONALD— Volunteers are still needed for the annual Roosevelt Elementary School Fair, which will be
Still time to enroll children in McDonald kindergarten
McDONALD—Parents of kindergarten age children are reminded that if they have not registered their
Fish fry Bucs; Morris hit hard
The Pirates lost for the sixth straight game as Matt Morris faltered again. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Rebuilt Cavs bash Wizards for 2-0 lead
LeBron James scored 30 points in Cleveland’s 116-86 romp. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland
A Hold on hope: Thunder upbeat
The coach wants positive thinking, not panic, after three straight losses. YOUNGSTOWN — After
WFMJ sports boss loves job
Dana Balash has been with the station 23 years, the last seven as sports director. BOARDMAN —
Durkin’s blast leads Mooney to 7-6 victory
His two-run homer in the top of the seventh inning beat Boardman. BOARDMAN — Matt Durkin hit a
Tackle Max Starks to return to Steelers
He signed a one-year deal worth $6.9 million. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Max Starks, a
Thurman gets reinstated by commissioner
CINCINNATI (AP) — Linebacker Odell Thurman was reinstated from an NFL suspension after sitting out
Crime is down but not far enough for mayor
Some offenses are tied to a bad economy, a city prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams
Killer from Brookfield to get new execution date
In total, seven death row inmates lost their appeals. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the
Clinton needs a big win in Pennsylvania to stay in race
The last time Pennsylvania mattered in the Democratic nomination was in 1980. Once again, it’s
McCain aide: NAFTA is good
John McCain will have a public meeting at noon today. YOUNGSTOWN — Though some in the Mahoning
Device links safety forces
Keeping in touch matters a lot when lives hang in the balance. CANFIELD — As Cardinal Joint
Austintown BOE OKs sending layoff notices
The cuts in the Austintown schools represent $3.2 million in pay and benefits. AUSTINTOWN —
Firefighters extend eBay ‘fire sale’
The sale ends April 29. YOUNGSTOWN — The two city firefighters willing to be walking billboards
Hubbard officials seek compliance with budgets
Council members would also like to see better use of purchase orders. HUBBARD — City officials
Council eyes speed cameras
A resolution will be introduced seeking authority to impose a ‘sin tax.’ WARREN — The
Parties move into state media markets
summary xxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx COLUMBUS (AP) — Democrats and independent groups have turned to the
First Earth Day observed in 1970 two line
Twenty million people took part in the first event. YOUNGSTOWN — It was a former United States
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles D. Stephens, 38, of 140 Forest Park Drive, Boardman,
Burglarized house burns
Burglarized house burns YOUNGSTOWN — Fire damaged a vacant house at 3006 Jean St. late Sunday that
Court upholds driver’s conviction
The appellate court ruled the judge was fair when he sentenced the hit-and-run driver to a long
Youth pastor pleads guilty to offenses against teen
The defendant also is accused of inflating clients’ tax returns. YOUNGSTOWN — The Boardman man
State Controlling Board OKs property purchases for YSU
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board signed off Monday on several property purchases for
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 5, Detroit 3 Boston 6, Texas 5 N.Y. Yankees 7,
Phantoms try to rebound at Ice Zone
Mahoning Valley trails the Bandits 2-0 in the NAHL series. BOARDMAN — During the regular
MCCTC students show off clothes made from recyclables to observe Earth Day
At YSU, a full schedule of events is planned to mark Earth Day. YOUNGSTOWN — A fashion show
The Vindicator
The Vindicator UNDER SIEGE: Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann’s office has released copies of
McDonald open enrollment
McDonald open enrollment McDONALD — Open enrollment in the McDonald school district ends May 3,
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Buddha Blue (Peltroche)16.807.204.80 Hampton Road
Sports complex plans are discussed
The school board is looking at 2009 to come to voters for a sports complex. McDONALD — K.
earth day
earth day Upcoming events Earth Day is today, but there are a number of related events scheduled
2 Youngstown men plead guilty to assault charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men have pleaded guilty to two charges each of felonious assault for their role in
X Brookfield Class of 1968 will have an informal meeting at 7 p.m. April 29 at the Chestnut Street
X Brookfield Class of 1968 will have an informal meeting at 7 p.m. April 29 at the Chestnut Street
Iraq \Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: Iraq’s prime minister appealed Monday for support from his Arab
Senior Citizen dinner times are announced
Senior Citizen dinner times are announced AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown senior citizen dinner to be
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: Shooting death
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League MILWAUKEEEven-6St. Louis CHICAGO CUBSEven-6NY
Presidential election spotlights inconvenient truth about tax cuts
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It wouldn’t be a presidential campaign without charges that Democrats will raise your
Chinese ship with weapons for Zimbabwe tells the story
Editorial: China’s true intentions when it comes to Africa were illustrated recently when a Chinese ship
Former undercover officer considers withdrawing plea
A prosecutor said only cocaine residue was left in evidence bags. LISBON — A former
Pope is right on illegal aliens
Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI’s calls for humane treatment of undocumented immigrants during his trip to the
NATION
NATION Axle strike forces GM to make more cuts DETROIT — General Motors Corp. says the eight-
There’s irony in lethal injection ruling
Opinion: The Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 that the death penalty by lethal injection in Kentucky, which uses a
Jessica Evanson will be June bride of Robert Meyer
X Jessica D. Evanson, 121 Beech Island Drive, Piedmont, S.C., and Robert J. Meyer, 1811 Main St.
Falls council discusses residents’ right to speak
The mayor favors ending restrictions on comments at the start of meetings. NEWTON FALLS —
Earth Day fashions are among celebrations
YSU will continue its Earth Day tradition begun in the 1990s. YOUNGSTOWN — A fashion show
Magnitude-4.0 aftershock from earthquake reported
Magnitude-4.0 aftershock from earthquake reported WEST SALEM, Ill. — More aftershocks shook
This is the day to think about the Earth and how we treat it
Opinion: This is the day to think about the Earth and how we treat it EDITOR: Earth Day 2008 is the
No luck in search for program funds
Officials in three agencies are attempting to keep the program open without the health department
Jury rejects man’s lawsuit over unwanted rectal exam
NEW YORK (AP) — A hospital did nothing wrong when it tried to examine the rectum of a construction
Bettura blanks Howland
Warren JFK’s Morgan Piacquadio fired a no-hitter against Campbell. HOWLAND — Tricia Bettura
A missed opportunity
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: President Bush attempted to wrap himself in green with his Rose Garden speech
“I believe his humility and dedication to God and church will be felt for years to come.
Opinion: “I believe his humility and dedication to God and church will be felt for years to come. He’s going
Dalai Lama calls for help from U.S.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Tibetan people need the involvement of the U.S. government to help
BASEBALL LINESCORES monday YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN 19, EAST 2
BASEBALL LINESCORES monday YOUNGSTOWN CHRISTIAN 19, EAST 2 East01100—217 YCS3439x—19123 Nick
S. Side man held in rapes of girl, 7
The suspect used $1 to entice the child, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Based on a 7-year-old South
DNA samples taken from polygamist mothers, kids
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Using cotton swabs and cameras, lab technicians began taking DNA samples
Canadiens’ 5-0 victory ends series
MONTREAL — Carey Price got his second shutout and Andrei Kostitsyn scored twice to lead the Montreal
Kaitlin Moore and Josh Goody to wed in June
X BOARDMAN — John and Yvonne Moore of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Pakistan frees pro-Taliban leader
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan freed a pro-Taliban cleric and quickly signed an accord with his
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Rangers 3 BOSTON — Clay Buchholz pitched six shutout innings and
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, regular meeting, 6 p.m., Township Government Center,
August wedding set for Vera Davis, Russ McCombs
X POLAND — Marlene Scutti, of 5980 Lightner Place, announces the engagement of her daughter, Vera
Gasoline prices average $3.50 across country
Gas prices locally are averaging $3.46 a gallon. NEW YORK — Rising gasoline prices tightened
Parents announce Seyman-Solich wedding plans
X WARREN — The engagement of Bethany V. Seyman and Thomas C. Solich and plans for their late-spring
Gas guzzler sales boom in China
Chinese pay $2.90 a gallon for gas. BEIJING (AP) — High, wide and fuel-hungry, the gleaming black
Gospel Music Channel to air Dove Awards
Charlie Humbard and Brad Siegel started the channel. NEW YORK — Only a few thousand families
Surplus food
Surplus food Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, corner of Grant and Walnut Streets, East Palestine, will
Cheruiyot cruises to Boston win
Dire Tune outkicked Alevtina Biktimirova in the closest women’s finish in history. BOSTON (AP) —
Indiscretion leads to lack of trust, maybe divorce
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 40s. We have been married for 15 years and had a marriage
Defense secretary criticizes Air Force
WASHINGTON (AP) — In unusually blunt terms, Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Monday challenged the
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD April 9
More felons allowed to enlist in U.S. military
Recruits with felony convictions must get a waiver to join the military. WASHINGTON (AP) — Under
Jordin Sparks withdraws from tour to rest voice
Jordin Sparks withdraws from tour to rest voice NEW YORK — Vocal problems have forced Jordin
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 18.77 —.17 Avalon Holdings,5.49.17 Clear
Hints I learned along the way are shared
Dear Readers: Last year, I traveled all over the country making personal appearances, giving
Bush, Calderon defend free trade
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Bush and Mexican President Felipe Calderon strongly defended free trade
Jimmy Carter’s peace mission achieves little
Hamas prefers doing business with Mideastern leaders, an analyst said. JERUSALEM (AP) — With his
U.S. faces shortage of skilled workers
LOS ANGELES — With baby boomers preparing to retire as the best educated and most skilled work force
“Car of the Future” (8 p.m., PBS): You couldn’t ask for better traveling
“Car of the Future” (8 p.m., PBS): You couldn’t ask for better traveling companions than “Car Talk”
After Hollywood drama, Kobe claims ‘I love L.A.’
The Lakers guard said he just wants to win titles. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant made clear
EKG recommended for kids before getting ADHD drugs
Children with heart problems can take the drugs with careful monitoring, a doctor said. NEW YORK
Democrats drop plans for N.C. debate
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Democratic Party on Monday dropped plans to host a
Earnhardt ready to make his move at Talladega track
He hasn’t won there since 2004, but he dominated the track between 2001-04. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
Angela Lansbury adds role: ALS spokeswoman
The actress lost a sister to Lou Gehrig’s disease. NEW YORK — Seated on a stool, Angela
National City posts loss
The bank’s stock falls 28 percent despite new investment. CLEVELAND (AP) — National City Corp.
Profit drops 77 percent for Bank of America
Bank of America says it remains concerned about the health of the consumer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 113th day of 2008. There are 253 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 113th day of 2008. There are 253 days left in the year. On this date
Youngstown crime
Youngstown crime By the numbers First-quarter 2008 statistics, January through March. Overall,
Low key, high reward
Boardman’s John Greco is a low-maintenance tackle who could finish on a high this weekend.
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