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Indians, Royals rained out
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wednesday’s game between the Indians and Royals was rained out and will be made
Pirates rally to beat Cardinals
PITTSBURGH — Jose Bautista and pinch-hitter Doug Mientkiewicz delivered RBI singles during a three-
Phantoms win to extend series
BOARDMAN — Behind stellar goaltending from Garrett Bartus and two points each from Grant Blakey and
Shooting death in Westlake Terrace shakes neighborhood
YOUNGSTOWN — A puddle of blood on the sidewalk between Buildings D4 and D5 was vivid testimony to
Boardman rejects Youngstown JEDD plan
BOARDMAN — Township trustees reject Youngstown’s joint economic development plan and want to
Probation instead of prison — with a warning
YOUNGSTOWN — A 53-year-old city man went to court Wednesday thinking he was probably going to prison
Warren pupils in custody after knife episode on bus
WARREN – Two McGuffey K-8 School pupils are in the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center after one
Three parking meters stolen downtown
Three parking meters stolen downtown YOUNGSTOWN — Three parking meters were stolen between Walnut
Parade will be Saturday on Market Street
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is hosting its fourth annual “Unity in the Community Parade” Saturday.
South Side man gets prison term on burglary charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old East Boston Avenue man was sentenced to three years in prison for
Newton Falls teen drowns in pond
NEWTON FALLS – A day of playful rafting and swimming at a Newton Township pond turned into a tragedy
First Place urges troubled borrowers to skip foreclosure
WARREN — First Place Bank will continue to push borrowers who can’t pay their mortgages to turn over
Tai-Chi event will be Saturday in Warren
Opinion: WARREN — The public is invited when World Chinese Tai-Chi/Chi-Gong Day is observed at 10 a.m.
‘Feed the Need’ event set Saturday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Point Inc., 322 Wick Ave., and Greenford Christian Center’s Big
State Route 9 in Columbiana County to close next week
SALEM — The Ohio Department of Transportation said state Route 9 will be closed to traffic next
Beaver Township trustees schedule closed-door session on personnel
NORTH LIMA — The Beaver Township trustees have scheduled an emergency, closed-door session for 7
In 3rd District, Dahlkemper fends off 3 challengers
The Erie businesswoman said she’s ready to fight 14-year incumbent Phil English. By 11 p.m., it
Girard hires its first black police officer
The officers will be sworn in May 2. GIRARD — The city’s police department is ready to make
Board plans 76 teacher layoffs
The superintendent said the district is anticipating a major drop in enrollment. YOUNGSTOWN —
Blake hits grand slam in Tribe’s romp
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Casey Blake had a grand slam and six RBIs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 15-1
Judges hear arguments in Hill’s appeal
Convicted murderer Danny Lee Hill isn’t mentally retarded and it’s up to him to prove he is, a
Prosecutor pushes drug abuse program
Potential employees are failing drug tests. LISBON — Columbiana County should have a heroin
Staff shortages cause OT, chief says
The police chief said some overages can’t be avoided. HUBBARD — City council has asked that
Jury gets drive-by shooting case
The prosecutor said the case is an unusual type of drive-by shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — A Canfield
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christopher and Lori Carlisle, Canfield, girl, April
Poll: Late deciders propel Clinton
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton won a hard-fought Pennsylvania primary Tuesday, beating rival Barack
Clinton cuts into Obama’s delegate lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton cut into Sen. Barack Obama’s delegate lead in early
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
Hornets 127, Mavericks 103 NEW ORLEANS — First the brilliant playoff debut, then the encore. Chris
Iraq leader seeks Arab help at tense meeting
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — The United States and Iran, the two nations with the most at stake in Iraq,
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS Pennsylvania primary The unofficial vote tallies for those candidates in
Dolphins already have Long signed
The Michigan tackle agreed to a five-year deal with $30 million guaranteed. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) —
CRISP DUCK BREAST WITH RHUBARB-GINGER CONFIT
CRISP DUCK BREAST WITH RHUBARB-GINGER CONFIT 2‚Ñ3 pound (3 stalks) rhubarb, trimmed (approx.)
Prep softball Tuesday’s games
Ursuline 4, Hubbard 2 YOUNGSTOWN — Sophomore Casey Lower (9-2) scattered four hits with seven
Mostly smooth sailing at polls, election officials in 2 counties say
Voting went well for the most part in Lawrence and Mercer counties, said board of elections
Upper Midwest has highest rates of drunken driving, report says
The lowest rate was in Utah, where 10 percent said they’d driven under the influence. WASHINGTON
Administrator monitors science classes
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — A public school district in Ohio has hired an independent investigator to
RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY SORBET
RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY SORBET This recipe is adapted from David Lebovitz’s “The Perfect Scoop.” If
hRHUBARB CRISP A LA MODE WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE
hRHUBARB CRISP A LA MODE WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE This recipe is adapted from Sylvia Thompson’s “The
N. Korea-Syria nuke link
N. Korea-Syria nuke link WASHINGTON — Members of Congress will be told this week about
Reactions vary to diversion of tobacco funds
CLEVELAND (AP) — Anti-smoking forces in the state are divided over a lawsuit that challenges the
Aide says Dann finds no anger in e-mails
Aide says Dann finds no anger in e-mails In a related matter Tuesday, Columbus police said no
Today is Wednesday, April 23, the 114th day of 2008. There are 252 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, April 23, the 114th day of 2008. There are 252 days left in the year. On this
Man sentenced to 9-year term for robbery
An Austintown police officer said he witnessed the robbery and caught the robbers red-handed.
Staal scoring less, but is better
The Penguins’ sophomore ace is one of the league’s most adept penalty killers. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
House panel scolds FDA on inspections
Foreign drug manufacturers must be better monitored, the congressmen said. WASHINGTON (AP) — House
Bucs overcome iffy call, Florida to snap loss skid
Paul Maholm pitched a good game for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Nady’s two-run single
NASA downplays wayward landing
The Soyuz capsule, whose crew included an American, landed 300 miles off-course. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Federal bill would help raze vacant buildings
The bill would provide $1 billion to raze dilapidated properties in blighted areas. U.S. Reps. Tim
NHL PLAYOFFS Tuesday’s Game 7
Flyers 3, Capitals 2 WASHINGTON — The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the
Let’s hear it for... RHUBARB
Let’s face it. This spring treat has chemistry with certain seasonal fruits. We put in a new
Wizard avoids suspension
But if Washington doesn’t improve, Brendan Haywood will only play two more games. WASHINGTON (AP)
Penguins drop 2 to Canisius
Penguins drop 2 to Canisius Youngstown State’s softball team lost a doubleheader to Canisius
Somali official: U.S. does nothing to battle pirates
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somali forces rescued a hijacked ship carrying food to this desperately
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 8, Texas 3 Detroit 5, Toronto 1 NATIONAL LEAGUE
Supreme Court skeptical of campaign-finance law
The top court seems to be unsympathetic to candidates with millionaire opponents. WASHINGTON —
Angels plan resale of couture collection
Angels plan resale of couture collection BOARDMAN — Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8578 Market St., will
Drivers are cutting back as gasoline prices climb
More Americans are weighing the need to drive before every trip. NEW YORK (AP) — Cabbies here
Fresh herbs, sauteed veal and tiny creamer potatoes makes a light spring dinner. Romaine and
Fresh herbs, sauteed veal and tiny creamer potatoes makes a light spring dinner. Romaine and
NBA PLAYOFFS Cavaliers vs. Wizards
Saturday: Cleveland 93, Washington 86 Monday: Cleveland 116, Washington 86, Cleveland leads series
Filmmaker, FBI team up on civil rights cases
The shows will air on TV One and History this summer. JACKSON, Miss. — As a black teenager
First Place Financial restores its profit
Bank officials remain concerned about the quality of their loans. WARREN — First Place
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man suspected to have been poisoned by ricin found later in his hotel room
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man suspected to have been poisoned by ricin found later in his hotel room was
Home prices show 2% drop in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of existing homes fell in March, the seventh drop in the past eight months,
BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY Campbell 8, Chaney 1
BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY Campbell 8, Chaney 1 Chaney0010000—152 Campbell300212x—890 Ed
“Back to You” (8:30 p.m., Fox): On “Back to You,” Kelly is having second
“Back to You” (8:30 p.m., Fox): On “Back to You,” Kelly is having second thoughts about informing
Herbs, veal and greens create this tasty dish in minutes
Fresh herbs, sauteed veal and tiny creamer potatoes makes a light spring dinner. Romaine and
If you want to go to college, pay for it
Opinion: A front-page headline in the New York Times captures much of the economic confusion of our time:
Scouts plan training course, event
CANFIELD — The annual Henry Sforza Memorial Scoutmaster’s Junior Leader Training Course and Show ‘n’
State stimulus
State stimulus Where the money would go Spending under an economic stimulus plan proposed in
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT • A story on Page B1 in Tuesday’s Vindicator headlined, “Board OKs sending layoff
PREP BASEBALL Tuesday’s games
Ursuline 10, Poland 9 STRUTHERS — In an eight-run fifth inning, Ursuline (12-2) registered a pair
New generation begins rise to leadership
Opinion: Why now? Why is it this year, 2008, that we have the first serious black contender for president?
Zoldan has an entry in Derby
His 3-year-old, Visionaire, has qualified for the Kentucky Derby on May 3. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Teen drowns in pond
NEWTON FALLS — The Trumbull County sheriff’s office is investigating the apparent drowning of a
Talks stall in American Axle strike
In Ohio, the strike has affected GM plants in Parma, Mansfield, Toledo, and now West Carrollton.
Three tips for chicken perfection
Gloria Keats of Deerfield, Ill., contacted the Chicago Tribune’s test kitchen for help about a
REGION
REGION PNC plans to build park in Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH — PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said
After much debate, Ohio House approves energy bill
Gov. Strickland expressed his support for the bill, saying that it protected consumers.
Cards pounce on Poland early for a 7-4 win
Canfield scored six times in the second inning of the MAC showdown. POLAND — Solid pitching,
Wife says she shot husband in self-defense
The victim was shot at least twice in the back. YOUNGS-TOWN — Monique Williams told police she had
Lack of new music means no overkill for Urge
One of the members said there’s not a full commitment to the band at this point. Just like in
2 U.S. Marines die at checkpoint when bomb explodes on truck
Al-Qaida has been stepping up attacks recently. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A bomb-rigged truck exploded
Survey stakes to show perimeter of school
GREENFORD — The future site of the new South Range School Building will soon be marked, allowing
Abuse and crimes define polygamy
Opinion: Victoria Prunty knows women like this, wearing their long pioneer dresses and talking on TV last
Gas tax is a bad target
Gas tax is a bad target Kansas City Star: Politicians love to pander to American motorists, often
Contract disputes spread to 5th GM plant
A GM plant in Mansfield has joined those issuing strike threats. DETROIT (AP) — Workers at five
Baseball
Baseball Westminster 4-4, Thomas More 1-14 — The Titans are 18-12, 5-3 Presidents’ Athletic Conf.
Special spread comes from family recipe
Dear Readers: Want a delicious cream cheese, olive and pecan spread that is easy to make and keeps
Governor touts economic plan
The plan includes asking voters to approve a bond issue for job-creation efforts. YOUNGSTOWN
Penguins drop twinbill
Cheryl Cale pitched well in a 3-0 loss to Canisius. CANFIELD — Youngstown State’s softball
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Angels 6 BOSTON — Dustin Pedroia’s tie-breaking RBI double in the
YSU takes on an obligation that we hope it can afford
Editorial: YSU takes on an obligation that we hope it can afford The Youngstown State University
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Legacy Academy Board meeting, 6:45 p.m., 1812 Oak Hill Ave., first floor.
Inside/C6
Inside/C6 The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a contract with offensive tackle Jake Long and will
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George J. Morris II, 38, of 1005 Lake Park Blvd. #70, Sebring,
Irish-American
Irish-American The black and tan, a layered beer drink of stout and lager, not only looks good but
Energy bill House changes
The Ohio House made major changes Tuesday to Gov. Ted Strickland’s energy bill after Strickland,
New No Child Left Behind rules announced
CHICAGO — In a last-ditch effort to strengthen the No Child Left Behind law, the Bush administration
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Kansas Jack (Stokes)13.405.203.80 Just You and I Kid
Streisand pulls out of Israel celebration
Streisand pulls out of Israel celebration JERUSALEM — Israel says Barbra Streisand has pulled out
McCain makes three stops in Youngstown
The visit was part of the candidate’s tour to ‘forgotten’ communities. YOUNGSTOWN — Even if
Saving for gas to get to the poorhouse
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Will Rogers said that this would be the only country to ride to the poorhouse in a
if you go
if you go Who: Urge Overkill When: 9 p.m. Friday Where: Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo
THURSDAY
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will sell
Blake, Indians slam Kansas City
C.C. Sabathia was the recipient of the Tribe’s 15 runs for his first win of the season. KANSAS
Molden races from nobody to NFL
The former Warren Harding athlete is expected to be drafted this weekend. Every year around
Time, money running out for Clinton
Obama has a huge financial advantage going into the remaining primaries. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary
‘Silent tsunami’ of hunger defies easy answers, experts say
Food prices have risen 83 percent in the past three years, the World Bank says. LONDON (AP) —
Only a jerk would forget his commitment to ‘Britany’
Dear Annie: “Britany” is in a special ed program at my school. She is really nice and I try to
State takeover of children worries experts on family
Where children are concerned, the law says to err on the side of caution. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas
Ex-Army engineer faces spying charges
NEW YORK (AP) — An 84-year-old former U.S. Army mechanical engineer was arrested Tuesday on charges
Congress has produced well-crafted housing stimulus
Opinion: Presidential candidates insist that Washington needs fixing, and we in the commentariat love to
“The farther you get from the wellhead, the greater the misery. There’s a lot of
Opinion: “The farther you get from the wellhead, the greater the misery. There’s a lot of stations across the
Most-hugs record try
Most-hugs record try WARREN — Canfield resident and cancer survivor Jeff Ondash will try to break
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