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Here’s a real mood lifter, folks...
YOUNGSTOWN —You can keep your snow shovel in the back of the garage. But you’ll probably want to
Major player in theft ring pleads guilty
YOUNGSTOWN — One of three alleged leaders in a theft ring prosecutors say stole $400,000 worth of
Trial set in 2005 punching death
YOUNGSTOWN — Lee Johnson Jr. will go to trial Aug. 11 on a murder charge in the punching death of a
Home sales warm a little in March
Home sales in the Mahoning Valley were slow to warm up in March. During a cold and snowy start to
Hearing set for man charged in Youngstown homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused in the shooting death of Marcus Easterly and wounding of Derrell
Masses set for Youngstown cop killed five years ago
YOUNGSTOWN — Five years ago, on April 29, 2003, Patrolman Michael T. Hartzell, 26, was shot to death
Automobile symposium set Saturday at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — “The Automobile in Our Culture,” a symposium exploring the past, present and future of
Unity parade planned Saturday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. has its fourth annual “Unity in the Community Parade” Saturday. The
University Women groups plan spring dinner meeting
BOARDMAN — American Association of University Women, Youngstown and Boardman-Canfield branches, will
Dance is sponsored by Hungarian center
CHESTERLAND — The Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio will sponsor a dance May 10 at the
Man charged after police rescue mother
The judge ordered the defendant to stay away from his mother. YOUNGSTOWN — An 85-year-old woman
Ryan bill aims to cut price of gas
Opening more drilling areas would create bigger savings, one observer says. Some U.S.
2 Warren boys charged after knife incident on bus
The brothers began to fight with the bus driver when one of them wouldn’t surrender a knife.
Officials seek funds for center
The board of health cannot continue to subsidize the program, a nursing director says.
Teens’ fight leads to death
The suspect was expected to be arraigned today. YOUNGSTOWN — After a fight between teenagers
Man held in death of 18-month-old
The baby was severely bruised and suffered a traumatic brain injury. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A city
Liberty parents express concerns
The superintendent plans to have suggestions for a dress code by May. LIBERTY — Students here
Spartan Corroto excels at Gannon
Jaclyn Corroto, a senior shortstop for the Gannon University softball team from Boardman High, broke
Shortfall delays hiring of new parks director
The commission also rescinded a policy giving free lifetime use of its facilities to members.
5 killed when rig, van collide
The tractor-trailer was owned by Stocker Trucking Co. in Gnadenhutten, Ohio. EIGHTY-FOUR, Pa. (AP)
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephan J. Procick, 26, of 3715 Mohawk Ave., Youngstown, and
DiDomenico fires no-hitter; Poland blanks Howland
Canfield and Springfield also posted shutouts. CANTON — Making her first varsity start, Boardman
Students to present recital Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Butler Institute of American Art, Butler North, on Wick Avenue will be the setting
Shooter gets 13 years in the death of bystander
The victim was an innocent bystander, a prosecutor says. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man who
New-home sales hit 16-year low
Foreclosures are causing a glut in homes on the market. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes
if you go
if you go Who: Mindless Self Indulgence When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Agora Ballroom, 5001 Prospect
boys
boys 4x800 relay — 1. Boardman, 8:14.6; 2. McDonald, 8:30.6; 3. Poland, 8:31.5; 4. Howland, 8:41;
AT A GLANCE
What: 73rd Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting Where: Radio City Music Hall,
Stressed out? Now’s the time to take care of your health
Bad food and no exercise take a toll on the body. NEW YORK (AP) — Breakfast is diet Pepsi and two
Baker’s double powers Devils
Boardman also posted a seventh-inning rally to defeat Hoover. McDONALD — Alex Baker doubled in the
Traffic to be diverted
Traffic to be diverted YOUNGSTOWN — The southbound lanes of Market Street in the downtown between
Nest Builders seeking money for bleachers
The additional seating areas would add 1,256 seats to the home side of the field. CANFIELD —
McCain’s visit to the Valley was unusual
Opinion: U.S. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, did something those in the
Campaign takes toll on two Dems
With no competition until November’s general election, John McCain is taking it easy. NEW ALBANY,
Last week’s scores
Last week’s scores April 18 Lexington 41, Thunder 35 Albany 64, Manchester 54 April 19
BASEBALL LINESCORES THURSDAY BOARDMAN 2, HOOVER 1
BASEBALL LINESCORES THURSDAY BOARDMAN 2, HOOVER 1 Boardman0000002—262 Hoover0000100—151 Kevin
Pure Stock 50 kicks off Sharon Speedway’s ’08 season
County Night promotions have been added. HARTFORD — Sharon Speedway will kick off the 2008 racing
Draft predictions: Simply impossible
On the morning of April 24, 2005, I sat down to breakfast at my apartment, checked ESPN.com and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing St. William Parish Office, 5411 Mahoning Ave., Warren. Free clothing
Star gets prison for not filing tax return
The IRS said Snipes owed $2.7 million in back taxes. OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Wesley Snipes was
Carter’s meeting with Hamas leader was an ugly mistake
Editorial: Carter’s meeting with Hamas leader was an ugly mistake Jimmy Carter’s public career has been a
Bad ‘check valve’ cheats you on gas
Alert consumers can be part of correcting the problem. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Angry about the price
City working on deal for promoting center
Ticketmaster takes over the center’s ticketing Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — The city finalized a
Misplaying small pairs before the flop
I recently spent two weeks doing commentary for the new Asian Pacific Poker Tour. The quality of
STATISTICS | Thunder vs. Conquest
THUNDERALBANY 38.2Scoring offense50.7 38.0Scoring defense55.7 150.0Passing Yards/Game258.3
Digital TV converter box Do you need one?
On Feb. 17, 2009, major U.S. television stations will stop broadcasting analog signals and send only
GOP targets supporters of Obama in primaries
Several Republican Party committees and candidates launched ads this week linking Democratic
Wild Gorzelanny helps Cardinals snap losing skid
The Pirates pitcher allowed no hits through four innings before losing 6-2. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Census officials fear many will be missed
The agency has dropped door-to-door visits, among other cutbacks. FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — The Census
Charged in marijuana sales
Charged in marijuana sales GIRARD — A city man is charged with trafficking in marijuana for the
Al-Qaida’s No. 2 guy loopy
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Al-Qaida’s leaders must be hiding in the high mountains or somewhere where the air is
For singer of Mindless, it’s new album, new hope
The band hasn’t broken through to the mainstream but still has a following. Buckle your seat
Bill would require English as official language in Ohio
The bill does have exemptions built in to accommodate other languages. COLUMBUS — Public
2 shareholders of Home Savings group challenge stock options for executives
A shareholder asks if stock options were granted to make up for a cut in bonuses. BOARDMAN —
We’re sad, not bitter, sad. Bereft, even.
Opinion: We’re sad, not bitter, sad. Bereft, even. Hillary’s left. Barack’s departed. They’ve moved on.
NBA PLAYOFFS Cavaliers vs. Wizards
April 19: Cleveland 93, Washington 86 Monday: Cleveland 116, Washington 86 Thursday: Washington
Talladega crashes plenty, memorable
The Alabama track also is known for producing first-time winners. No racetrack in NASCAR
On March 9, The Vindicator published a story on A1 under the headline “Tax OK fuels pay
On March 9, The Vindicator published a story on A1 under the headline “Tax OK fuels pay raises” that
Bill would end robo-calls from political candidates
One lawmaker says the bill would violate free-speech rights. COLUMBUS — Residents could put
Greenville, Pa., man charged with murder
The suspect cashed one of the dead man’s checks and used his credit card, an affidavit says.
Ford makes progress but still expects loss for year
Ford says it has enough cash to complete its restructuring. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Despite a
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Last race: The Hartford native qualified 19th but suffered balancing issues and finished 30th in the
School board studying purchase of property
The purchase would be linked to closing the district’s bus garage. YOUNGSTOWN — The city
Obama fails to win over Democratic core
Opinion: Hillary Clinton’s solid Pennsylvania primary victory may stem more from Democratic demographics than
REGION
REGION Farmers National earnd $1.72M CANFIELD — Farmers National Banc Corp. earned $1.72 million
Vindy.com News Podcast for April 25, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, April 25, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
“I am telling you frankly that the most important obstacle to the peace process and the
Opinion: “I am telling you frankly that the most important obstacle to the peace process and the negotiations
Nonteaching workers get raise
SALEM — The Salem Board of Education approved a wage increase for its nonteaching workers this week.
Browns GM has time to ponder
Barring an unlikely trade, Cleveland will be idle during Saturday’s draft activities. CLEVELAND
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: April 18 Theft: A worker for D S Paints, 5062
Make safe, cheap cleaning solutions at home
Dear Readers: With grocery and gas prices going up, we all need to try to save wherever we can. A
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
Canadiens 4, Flyers 3, OT MONTREAL — Tom Kostopoulos scored 48 seconds into overtime to give
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s other game
Raptors 108, Magic 94 TORONTO — T.J. Ford scored 21 points and Jose Calderon had 18 points and 13
MLB ROUNDUP | Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 11, Twins 2 OAKLAND, Calif. — Frank Thomas won in his return to
Burner fire on asphalt tanker causes spill
MESOPOTAMIA — Trumbull County 911 reported that five fire departments and the Trumbull County HazMat
Penguins challenge Rangers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jaromir Jagr was winning Stanley Cups in Pittsburgh when current Penguins star
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
auxiliaries X Flora McDonald Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. May 3 at the home of Alice Seifarth.
GlenOak won’t vie in track at Poland
Audra Frimpong of Canfield is the defending long jump champ in the Poland meet. POLAND —
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Rangers
Today: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Sunday: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. April 29:
Bush tax cuts didn’t boost the economy his own
Opinion: It is an article of faith among Republicans that tax cuts are the cure for every problem the economy
Golf outing correction
Golf outing correction The fee is $75 per golfer for the First Shamrock Scramble Golf Outing to
Fla. lawmakers consider Christian license plates
MIAMI (AP) — Florida drivers can order more than 100 specialty license plates celebrating everything
Stewart seeking to be top earner
His contract with Joe Gibbs racing expires after the 2009 season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tony
Thunder vs. Conquest
Who: Thunder (1-3) vs. Albany Conquest (2-1) Where: Times Union Center (17,500), Albany, N.Y. When:
“Moonlight” (9 p.m., CBS): “Moonlight” fans rejoice. Your show is back
“Moonlight” (9 p.m., CBS): “Moonlight” fans rejoice. Your show is back — for at least a few more
Today is Friday, April 25, the 116th day of 2008. There are 250 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, April 25, the 116th day of 2008. There are 250 days left in the year. On this date
Danica was driven to dream
Danica was driven to dream Chicago Tribune: If you’re an American girl growing up today, you may
Sizemore leads Cleveland past Royals, 9-6, in opener
The Indians delivered 15 hits in handing Kansas City its sixth consecutive loss. KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Digital coverters keep old tube TV usable
It takes some doing, but using older sets is possible. NEW YORK — Did my TV screen just
Tales of family escapades need to be edited
Dear Annie: My husband is very close to his sister, “Cynthia.” I also like her very much, as does
Alicia Keys cancels Cleveland show
Alicia Keys cancels Cleveland show CLEVELAND — Singer Alicia Keys scrapped Thursday night’s
Arby’s owner buying Wendy’s in stock deal
Dave Thomas’ daughter said the family is devastated by the takeover. COLUMBUS (AP) — After at
Wizards rebound
Washington walloped the Cavaliers, 108-72, to slice the series lead to one. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Singer Ne-Yo to appear on ‘All My Children’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ne-Yo is coming closer to Pine Valley. The singer-songwriter will perform his
Grandmother charged with OVI at school
AUSTINTOWN — Suzanne Rudnytsky, 56, of New Road, was charged with misdemeanors of child endangering
Screen Actors Guild faces pressure to settle quickly
The writers and directors have already settled their contract disputes. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three
Britain puts hold on withdrawing troops from Iraq
The British want security to improve before proceeding with the pullout. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) —
Too much time won’t be excuse
Steelers brass may benefit from having less time to ponder their picks. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
LINEUPS | Thunder vs. Conquest
THUNDER DEPTH CHART OFFENSE QB — (9) Josh Swogger (6-6, 230); (5) John Tackmann (6-2, 220) WR
other developments
other developments Iraq’s government has kept thousands of dead, injured or absent policemen and
War on terror tackles language
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t call them jihadists any more. And don’t call al-Qaida a movement. The
Grand jury indicts woman in slaying of her husband
A 43-count indictment charges a jail inmate in two gun shop break-ins. YOUNGSTOWN — The
American Conference
American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div Con W-B/Scranton 3 1 0 .750 216 108 1-0
Subway mural’s relocation remains undecided
The tile mural was created by Romare Bearden for $90,000 in 1984. PITTSBURGH (AP) — A mural in a
Ex-Wildcat relishes chance
Wide receiver Clenton Rafe was traded to the Thunder last week. YOUNGSTOWN — Clenton Rafe had
Phantoms will open Cup series against South
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms will open the Robertson Cup Championship tournament on
Indians win opener
Indians win opener Fausto Carmona survived five shaky innings and the Cleveland Indians beatthe
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Lee and Penny Cain, Bergholz, Ohio, boy, April 23. Otto and
Man kills self on way to prison
ELKTON — A man shot and killed himself about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday while on his way to serve a