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GM, local UAW union reach tentative pact
LORDSTOWN — The shop committee of United Autoworkers Local 1714 announced that it has reached a
Pirates rout Washington, 11-4
WASHINGTON — Jose Bautista homered twice and drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated
Indians game rained out
CLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals-Cleveland Indians game Friday night was postponed by rain. A
James’ triple-double helps Cavs knock out Wizards
WASHINGTON — LeBron James compiled 27 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his third career
Lynn Kirk Elementary turns 50
AUSTINTOWN — When someone or something turns 50, there is usually a big celebration, and that was
Phantoms advance to semifinals
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms scored five unanswered goals Friday en route to a
Dann's mistake: Too many yes-men
David Betras, longtime friend and former law partner of Marc Dann, reacts to todays events.
Grandstand acts for Canfield Fair announced
CANFIELD — Lynyrd Skynyrd, the legendary Southern rock band, will headline the 2008 Canfield Fair.
Dann’s revelations provides lunchtime fodder
YOUNGSTOWN — There was more than burgers to chew on at lunch today. Ohio Attorney General Marc
Dann Live: Dann admits affair with worker
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says he is “heartbroken by my failure” to recognize and stop
Two fires set in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire intentionally set in a garage at 312 E. Scott St. on the North Side around 11 p.m.
Dann Live: Two at the top fired, one quits
Recommendations: Services Director Anthony Gutierrez: Employment with Ohio Attorney General’s
Dann Live: Cronyism, rumors, lack of professionalism in AG office
The Ohio Attorney General’s wife, Alyssa Lenhoff Dann, was not interviewed as part of an
Dann Live: Report: Reports calls for ouster of Gutierrez
A recommendation was sent to Attorney General Marc Dann that his services director Anthony Gutierrez
Dann Live: Dispatch says Gutierrez, Jennings, Simpson in crosshairs
Anthony Gutierrez, Dann's longtime friend and general services director, will lose his $87,500-a-year job. Along with the sexual harassment, he repeatedly drove a state vehicle after consuming alcohol, the report said.
Dann Live: Events of night in AG’s apartment detailed
The results of an internal investigation into sexual harassment alleged at the Ohio Attorney
Prom traffic blitz planned by Youngstown police
YOUNGSTOWN — A reminder for Chaney High School promgoers: City police will conduct a “prom traffic
Dann Live: Press room packed with media; watch events online
Stay with Vindy.com all day for this monumental news day.
LOUIE TODAY: V24 girls; Edward Fiske
Fiske is the author of the best selling Fiske Guide to Colleges, now a standard part of college admissions literature.
External probe set into death in Liberty
Officials hope to have the investigation started as soon as possible. LIBERTY — The death of
Auto glass technician helps repair Acuras in Shanghai
The man was one of 12 selected from around the country to participate in the mission. GIRARD —
B.J. Alan abatement plan sparks debate
The proposed tax abatement would save the company $125,000 to $150,000 annually. POLAND — The
Flip Williams' son sentenced in toddler's killing
A co-defendant got 25 years to life in prison. YOUNGS-TOWN — A man who pleaded guilty in the
Poland pupils earn $700 for Rescue Mission
POLAND — Fourth-graders in Sharyn DiMuzio’s Poland Dobbins Elementary class learned some lasting
More downtown detours through weekend
A closed portion of West Federal Street will reopen in about a week. YOUNGSTOWN — As if
Suit says St. E’s doctors’ failure to diagnose condition led to death
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Elizabeth Health Center and two of its physicians have been sued by the estate of a
South Side search turns up drugs, guns
YOUNGSTOWN — A search warrant used to enter 384 Chicago Ave. on the South Side turned up guns and
Racial discrimination is worse than gender bias
Opinion: Racial discrimination is worse than gender bias EDITOR: I’ve been meaning to get something off
Jihadists in Pakistan pose major problem
Opinion: The biggest security challenge to the United States comes from a place you may never have heard of.
Hiring curbs chill job market
Ohio is one of the 27 states with shortfalls that has announced hiring curbs. As U.S. states
Tots get fun glimpse into world of school
Many of the children will attend kindergarten this fall. BOARDMAN — Anthony Iandimarino and
selected stocks
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 18.61 .18 Avalon Holdings,5.00.05 Clear
Guidelines will help prevent garbage disposal problems
Dear Heloise: As a single man living alone, I would like to see a list of do’s and don’ts for the
prep softball Thursday’s games
Canfield 6, Struthers 0 CANFIELD — Canfield’s Melissa West went 2-for-3 with an over-the-fence
Prom brings patrols
Prom brings patrols BOARDMAN — Township police will be supplementing their regular patrols this
‘MADE OF HONOR’
‘MADE OF HONOR’ Grade: C Director: Paul Weiland Running time: 1 hour, 39 minutes Rating: PG-
Home Depot to close 15 stores
Home Depot is closing stores for the first time. ATLANTA (AP) — It’s been 41‚Ñ2 years since former
United-US Airways face easier road to merger
Regulators are expected to be more agreeable to airline consolidation. CHICAGO (AP) — United
Proposals to cut gas prices abound in 3 campaigns
Some of the proposals border on ‘the irresponsible,’ one expert says. WASHINGTON (AP) — Get rid of
‘Made of Honor’ doesn’t cut it
It starts out as a tribute to “When Harry Met Sally ...” and steadily backslides toward a less-than-
U.S. missile kills al-Qaida leader
In 2005, the al-Qaida leader desecrated an Italian cemetery in Mogadishu. MOGADISHU, Somalia
Today is Friday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2008. There are 243 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2008. There are 243 days left in the year. On this date in
Author to sign books at Grove City store
GROVE CITY, Pa. — Author Jane Gardner Birch will sign copies of her award-winning book “They Flew
“Speed Racer: The Next Generation” (7 p.m., Nicktoons): Nicktoons Network is launching
“Speed Racer: The Next Generation” (7 p.m., Nicktoons): Nicktoons Network is launching “Speed
‘Star Wars’ kid Abrams aims to reinvent ‘Star Trek’ world
The director wouldn’t give up a lot of details about the new movie. LOS ANGELES — J.J. Abrams
Rangers’ Lundqvist shuts out Penguins
Game 5 will be played Sunday afternoon at Mellon Arena. NEW YORK (AP) — Jaromir Jagr didn’t get
Factoring in inflation, spending rises 0.1%
Only 19 percent of poll respondents said they plan to spend their tax rebates. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Jets begin flying more slowly to save millions in fuel costs
The slower speeds add only a few minutes to flight times. NEW YORK (AP) — Drivers have long known
Liberty Township is late in acknowledging that death of woman merits inquiry
Editorial: Liberty Township is late in acknowledging that death of woman merits inquiry Sometimes it takes
all weekend
all weekend Free Fishing, Saturday and Sunday. Anywhere on Ohio’s lakes and streams, you can fish
Adopted man finds father on death row
MANSFIELD (AP) — A man who was adopted as a child and spent the past year researching his ancestry
Things at a standstill
Opinion: Whatever the question is, Washington is not the answer, at least not for the rest of this year. The
Dan Lowry 400 named for Crestview grad
The Youngstown State University graduate entered a NASCAR contest and won the top prize.
Man charged with murder in April shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 20-year-old Broadway man on murder and
Jets begin flying more slowly to save millions on fuel costs
The slower speeds add a few minutes to flight time. NEW YORK (AP) — Drivers have long known that
American Axle, union close to deal
A proposed American Axle settlement would include closing two plants. DETROIT (AP) — Striking
Today is D-day for Marc Dann
A report on sexual harassment at the attorney general’s office is scheduled to be released today.
Wizards can the trash talk heading into crucial Game 6
Washington will play host to the Cavaliers tonight still trailing the series 3-2. WASHINGTON (AP)
“Oil and gasoline and food prices may all top out some time in the next few months.”
Opinion: “Oil and gasoline and food prices may all top out some time in the next few months.” Mark Zandi
Zetts, Fraley YSU’s Athletes of Year
The two winners received their awards Thursday presented by The Vindicator. YOUNGSTOWN — Tom Zetts
McCain talks health care during trip to Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Republican nominee-in-waiting John McCain explained his plan to provide a $5,000
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 2, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, May 2, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Palfrey hangs herself
TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A woman convicted two weeks ago of being the “D.C. Madam” hanged herself
League prez defends pay of af2 players
Jerry Kurz said the league pays players as much as it can afford. YOUNGSTOWN — The departure of
Bucs lose again on late game-winning hit, 3-2
Austin Kearns’ two-out RBI single in the eighth inning sealed the Nationals’ 3-2 win. WASHINGTON
Technology grants go to schools
YOUNGSTOWN – State Rep. Sandra Stabile Harwood of Niles, D-65th, announced that the eTech Ohio
Warren man pleads guilty to burglaries
WARREN — A 29-year-old Warren man pleaded guilty to involvement in a string of burglaries that took
ATHLETIC GROUPS
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
Will McCain’s ‘I’m not Bush’ tour work?
Opinion: It’s no surprise, while the Demo-crats do battle, that John McCain is using the down time to go on
Exxon Mobil 1st-quarter profits climb 17%
HOUSTON (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp., the world’s largest publicly traded oil company, said Thursday
if you go
if you go Who: Steve Earle with Allison Moorer When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: Ohio Theatre,
Cobalt
Cobalt 2008 sales Sales for the Chevrolet Cobalt this year are up from 2007 levels. The vehicle
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Rangers
April 25: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 4 Sunday: Pittsburgh 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 Tuesday: Pittsburgh
Senate panel blocksSFlbIraq reconstruction funds
Senate panel blocksSFlbIraq reconstruction funds WASHINGTON — A Senate panel has agreed
Her husband’s friendship with co-worker is setting off alarms
Dear Annie: My husband has a female friend who makes me uncomfortable. Even though he says they are
Day of reckoning arrives for Attorney General Dann
Opinion: I’m a compulsive filer. I have hundreds of manila folders with articles and documents in filing
Murdoch, Bloomberg make most influential list
Murdoch, Bloomberg make most influential list NEW YORK — Playwright, actor and filmmaker Tyler
Measles resurgence found in U.S.
At least four outbreaks of measles are under way around the United States, the largest resurgence in
Bomb attacks kill at least 45
A U.S. soldier was killed and two wounded in the capital. BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers
Report on internal investigation should answer key questions
What isn’t in the report will be as telling as what is, if questions go unanswered. COLUMBUS —
Man’s death puzzles family
YOUNGSTOWN — Marcus L. Drummond’s family can’t understand why someone would end his life. “We
Candlelight even to remember those who have died of HIV/AIDS
WARREN — The Trumbull County Area AIDS Task Force will observe the 25th International AIDS
Cuba moves control of farms to councils to increase production
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba announced a major shake-up of its troubled farm sector on May Day, shifting
Officials promote sewer project
Sewer installation is ‘a good day for public health,’ the health commissioner says. POLAND — A
Obama-Wright feud divides black pastors
Sen. Barack Obama’s break with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright is putting black pastors and their
Phantoms, Bandits tie, 3-3
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Behind 31 saves from goaltender Garrett Bartus and two assists from forward
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Season to date: After failing to qualify for the first time in the 2008 season, the Hartford native
mlb roundup | Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 8, Yankees 4 NEW YORK — Miguel Cabrera homered, tripled and drove in
Pittsburgh named sootiest city in U.S.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A year after being named America’s most livable city for the second time,
Widow faces charges in death
The Pa. woman is fighting for her husband’s life insurance benefits. MESHOPPEN, Pa. (AP) — A
Rangers’ Avery remains hospitalized with injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Rangers forward Sean Avery remained in an intensive care unit Thursday, two days
Thrower Brobeck eyes better day
With more rest, she hopes to top her discus and shot put throws from last year. Salem High
YSU’s Martin hires assistants Duhnke, Sword
YOUNGSTOWN — Cindy Martin, the Youngstown State University women’s basketball coach, has named Jen
Barbara Walters reveals past affair with a senator
Both knew at the time that their careers could have been ruined had the affair become public. NEW
Cabrera dumps slump, lifts Indians
Cleveland tied it in the 10th and won it in the 11th. CLEVELAND (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera broke an 0
TODAY’S TIME LINE
TODAY’S TIME LINE A report from an investigation into sexual harassment complaints by two female
Pakistan’s leaders announce progress in reinstating judges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistani leaders reported progress Thursday in talks on how to
Holocaust commemoration programs set
YOUNGSTOWN — The Jewish Community Relations Council will have its annual Holocaust commemoration
Gains questions foe’s independence
The challenger said he’s never been on the Democratic executive committee. YOUNGSTOWN —
Sales of Valley-built Cobalts jump 25 percent in April
The price of gasoline is starting to change buying habits of consumers. Sales of the Lordstown-
Above, pupils in Cecelia Lange’s third-grade class at Struthers Elementary school get a lesson
Above, pupils in Cecelia Lange’s third-grade class at Struthers Elementary school get a lesson in
Wizards at home for Round 6
Washington Wizards co-captains Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison told teammates to be quiet off the
Senate OKs sole survivor benefits
The Pentagon policy has roots in the deaths of the five Sullivan brothers when their ship sank in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric A. Bayless, 28, of 1032 Cascade St., New Castle, Pa., and
NBA PLAYOFFS Cavaliers vs. Wizards
April 19: Cleveland 93, Washington 86 April 21: Cleveland 116, Washington 86 April 24:
Vickers ready to move
He’s got some momentum going into the Dan Lowery 400 on Sunday. RICHMOND, Va. — The old racing
Earle adds acting but favors music
A new marriage and new home have given the singer a positive outlook. Fiction mirroring
Mooney holds on, wins SVC slugfest with rival Ursuline
Canfield remains unbeaten in the MAC after a 12-5 win over Struthers. STRUTHERS — Cardinal Mooney
Big Brown is Derby’s big favorite
The big bay colt has a graceful and powerful running stride. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — No one knows
Youngstown firefighters battle three blazes
YOUNGSTOWN — Two vacant houses went up in flames early Thursday and one late Wednesday night.
nba roundup Thursday’s game
Pistons 100, 76ers 77 PHILADELPHIA — Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard
Burns top pitcher for Kent State
Gabrielle Burns, a senior pitcher for the Kent State softball team from Wellsville High, has
Cleanup events planned in Trumbull Co.
WARREN — Spring is a great time for cleaning and pitching in with Trumbull County’s plans for Keep
Consumer spending
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