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LOUIE TODAY: DeSouza, Franko will discuss Vindy's Dann coverage Monday
Vindicator columnist Bertram DeSouza and Editor Todd Franko will join vindy.com radio partner Louie Free Monday morning to discuss Vindy coverage.
Youngstown man charged with assault on police
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is in police custody facing multiple charges after leading police on a chase
Letter carriers to collect food to fight hunger Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers will sponsor its 16th annual National Food Drive to
Nature preserve takes root in Beaver Township
GREENFORD — The baby trees Gary Heberling pulled from the back of a work truck appeared to be
Boardman second-grader honored for his write stuff
BOARDMAN — Second-grader Cade Kreps, 8, slowly draws the lines and loops of each letter of words
Pa. gaming board plans hearing on slot license
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will have a public input hearing on the
Cinco de Mayo celebrates military victory in 1862
YOUNGSTOWN — Cinco de Mayo, like St. Patrick’s Day, is a holiday with origins outside the United
Youngstown Marine gets Purple Heart for service in Iraq
YOUNGSTOWN — Marine Corps Sgt. Stephen A. Carouthers III will be presented the Purple Heart by Glenn
Kellen Driscoll At a glance
Height/weight: 6-4, 260. Position: WR/LB. College: St. Ambrose. Af2 experience: Rookie.
Fitch softball team defeats South Range, 7-0
NORTH LIMA — The Fitch High softball team jumped out to a three-run lead in the first inning en
Ohio News Digest
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER The tone of an organization is set by its leader. By that criterion, Ohio
Area Digest: Curbstoners
area Curbstoners BOARDMAN —Dave Smith, general manager of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, will be
Pavlik to attend cancer benefit in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik plans to help the American Cancer Society
Area golfers will scramble with NFL players
LOWELLVILE — The first Lowellville Gridiron Classic golf scramble will be May 17 at Bedford Trails
More than a beach
Florida’s tropical paradise without the crowds The park is named for a Spanish explorer.
Zoldan’s horse places 12th
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Many Kentucky Derby fans from the Youngstown area were cheering for Bruce Zoldan’s
As economy worsens, coping becomes a way of life
For some families, the high cost of food makes it difficult to have three meals a day.
Marriage: Jennifer Hill and Gary Evans
JENNIFER HILL GARY EVANS X YOUNGSTOWN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1 p.m. March
Attorney General Hires: Oops, he did it again
ATTORNEY GENERAL HIRES Oops, he did it again Since becoming attorney general in January 2007,
Harding High School: History
Warren G. Harding High School can trace its roots to 1801. A log cabin in Memorial Park in downtown
Dann Is Toast
Opinion: It’s just a matter of time before embattled Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann realizes that he can’t
New ways to care for seniors
Using advanced technologies can help older adults stay in their homes. BOSTON — Older people and
At Bermann Electric, tradition shines on
The longtime owner of Bermann Electric has no interest in retiring. BOARDMAN — The local retail
Elkfest celebrates elks at refuge in Wyoming
Elkfest celebrates elks at refuge in Wyoming JACKSON, Wyo. — One of the world’s largest elk herds
Helping Hands: Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, Inc., a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Blue Ridge touring? Map it
Tourism in the Appalachian region is a $29 billion industry. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Bustling
Soaps
ALL MY CHILDREN Greenlee persuaded Zach not to send Aidan on a dangerous mission in Darfur, but
Phantoms get second try at title
Mahoning Valley beat Topeka to advance to the championship game. CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Derek
LAWN GONE
Turning a busy corner from grass to garden One man wanted to make more room for garden plants, and
In this contest, youths win
One of the judges gave a recent winning performance on NBC’s ‘Clash of the Choirs.’ YOUNGSTOWN
Publsher’s weekly Best-sellers | For the week ending April 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Whole Truth” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “Hold
Matthews sparks Boardman to eighth place in Optimist
He won the long jump and scored 18.5 points for his shorthanded team. AUSTINTOWN — Boardman
Dark side of romance
Dark side of romance TORONTO — Harlequin Enterprises Limited, one of the world’s leading
700s
700s Bell-Wick — Paul Givens (707) in Doughton Businessmen;Rob Alexander (738) & Francis Zitnik
Mountses observe 60th anniversary with their family
X CUYAHOGA FALLS — A family dinner party is being held today in honor of Dick and Betty Mounts of
P&G labs stirring up beauty concoctions
Scientists play an important research role at the consumer products giant. CINCINNATI (AP) — Jim
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY Turning Technologies hasnamed Mike Crosby its vice president of strategic initiatives.
Forum Health Northside Medical Center births
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Kayla Messenger and Nikolas Wells, North Jackson,
Columbiana County Courts: New complaints
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Palisades Acquisition XVI LLC v. Debbie Price, money.
Ousted Wizards cry over aches
Washington is singing the blues inspired by injuries. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards
Nationals’ Guzman pounds Bucs
His six RBIs helped Washington edge Pittsburgh, 9-8. WASHINGTON (AP) — Cristian Guzman battled
Meet leaves Fitch girls optimistic
Alixandra Tolich placed second in the discus and seventh in the shot put for Fitch. AUSTINTOWN
Service animals getting attention in the Big Apple
NEW YORK — That monkey on the subway? Illegal in the city, but not if the owner has a disability.
Truman should be backdrop for debate
Opinion: INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Business, meaning research by historians and nourishment for history hobbyists,
NHL PLAYOFFS Saturday’s game
Flyers 6, Canadiens 4 MONTREAL — Scott Upshall scored with 3:04 remaining in the third period and
Dann acknowledges errors; we suggest a second chance
Editorial: Dann acknowledges errors; we suggest a second chance When he was elected state attorney general,
Distance runner runs down shop thief
His college kickboxing days also came in handy. A Minnesota coffee shop thief ran with the
Mercer County: Sentencings
Judges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court sentenced these people to either prison or probation.
Genetic protection steps in Senate bill laudable but incomplete
Opinion: Amy carries the BRCA1 gene, which is associated with an elevated risk of breast cancer. Beth has an
Uninsured account? Consider the risks
As investors watch the mortgage meltdown and the carnage from the credit crunch, they’re getting
Gardening tools start turning up as folk art
Kovels |Antiques and collectibles Folk art takes many forms, anything from cigar-store Indians to
Spring flower sale will benefit NOAS
Special to The Vindicator FLOWER POWER: Happy to help, co-chairs Gere Weller of Liberty and Janet
VROOM, VROOM! For the love of wheels
It’s no surprise that the Mahoning Valley is the home to many, many car lovers. From go-cart
Kim cards 66, leads by 4 shots
Anthony Kim leads Jason Bohn and Heath Slocum after the third round. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quail
Martin bashes NASCAR smokeouts
Saturday’s race was not completed in time for this edition. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Mark Martin has
DeCarlos celebrate 60th anniversary on Fla. vacation
X Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. DeCarlo, residents of Boardman and Stuart, Fla., celebrated their 60th
Bettors in tears over filly’s demise
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Brianne Cima kept bobbing up and down, she was so eager to cash her $5 ticket
It’s time to put garage in order
Don’t want to do it yourself? Hire a professional. HACKENSACK, N.J. — When finding a parking
“Cold Case” (8 p.m., CBS): Bobby Cannavale returns in an episode about a drug addict,
“Cold Case” (8 p.m., CBS): Bobby Cannavale returns in an episode about a drug addict, who insists
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Pittsburgh district office of the Small
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Thaddeus L. Banks Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
When e-mail links won’t cooperate
Q. I have Windows XP home edition, and I can’t click on e-mail links. I have to “copy shortcut” and
Officials plan to discuss Healthy Families Act
REGION Officials plan to discuss Healthy Families Act AUSTINTOWN — Officials representing the
In Virginia, Internet safety classes for children begin
The state wants to work safety skills into the curriculum. WASHINGTON — Alan Portillo didn’t
49ers adjusting to new helmets for defense calls
Quarterbacks have used the sideline-to-sideline devices for years. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mark
Julio Franco calls it quits from baseball at age 49
He played in the major leagues for 23 years, last with the Mets in 2007. MEXICO CITY (AP) — Julio
Garden Forum announces winners of standard flower show
YOUNGSTOWN — The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area held a standard spring flower show
This simple guide can help get the stain out
Crashing splashes, oozing squishes, crackling smashes and crunching smishes. Whatever the
Sept. 11 survivor charity ends
The funds helped families in a variety of ways. WASHINGTON — Nearly seven years after a hijacked
Downtown is Techtown
About $12 million has been invested in creating a downtown Tech Block. YOUNGSTOWN — Vacant
Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is sponsoring a four-day trip to New Jersey May 26-
Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is sponsoring a four-day trip to New Jersey May 26-
Akron bar defies smoke law most
Private clubs that are violating the law have Attorney General Marc Dann on their side.
Content-sharing Web sites tip off cops to criminal acts
A University of Colorado freshman has been ticketed for exploding fireworks on campus after officers
Area Diamonds: Youth baseball
TRI-T PONY Players Division Haltec Corporation 12, Custom Images 3 Vienna Mustangs 17, Howland
Marriage: Heather Halloran and Robert Harrison II
HEATHER HALLORAN ROBERT HARRISON II X STRUTHERS — Heather Halloran, 377 N. Main St., Poland, and
Outdoor entertaining gets a playful punch
There’s a variety of fun, decorative items for dressing up your gathering. With the arrival of
Submissions sought for agricultural guide
YOUNGSTOWN — People have until May 12 to submit information on their products and services for the
Today is Sunday, May 4, the 125th day of 2008. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, May 4, the 125th day of 2008. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in
Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame
Ron Berdis: A highly-successful player and coach at Chaney High School. He lettered three years
Foundation gives $5,000 to help fight obesity
Foundation gives $5,000 to help fight obesity WARREN — The Community Foundation of the Mahoning
Polls: Obama’s appeal falters for working-class whites
Obama hasn’t been specific enough about job losses and the economy, analysts say. WASHINGTON (AP)
Winehouse won’t record Bond track
LONDON (AP) — Producer Mark Ronson says he and Amy Winehouse have abandoned recording the theme to
Will Hawaii’s Lei Day end up in Guinness?
HONOLULU (AP) — May Day was Lei Day in Hawaii. Volunteers hoping to set a record for the world’s
Triumph & tragedy
Big Brown winner; Eight Belles injured, euthanized The colt became the first Derby winner since
hArranging flowers
hArranging flowers Why is it that when natural flowers look perfect, people say they look fake?
THURSday
THURSday XSekulta will meet at noon at the home of Mary Ann Lyden, 247 Bayshore Drive, Columbiana.
Officials seek to finish launch
The 22-year-old was in his second tour of duty in Iraq when he was killed by an improvised explosive
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., administration building. Lowellville
Taking issue with acne remedy
Q. As a dermatologist, I am dismayed by your article suggesting that milk of magnesia could treat
State school superintendent to step down
COLUMBUS (AP) — After clashing with the governor and his plans to take over Ohio’s schools, the
Trash or treasure? Fans get some surprises on ‘Roadshow’
Appraisers looked at 12,000 items in 11 hours in Louisville, Ky. LEXINGTON, Ky. — The copper
What’s in a name? Man’s best friend is no longer Fido
Pet owners these days are giving human names to their furry friends. They’re not just Fluffy,
Beauty treatment
New children’s book takes on mommy’s plastic surgery Divorce. Bullies. Foster care. There are
Homeless shelter and university are unlikely neighbors, but could be partners
Opinion: EDITOR: The Greater Youngstown Point is an agency whose nucleus is a drop-in center for homeless
Depth charts
THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (9) Josh Swogger (6-6, 230); (17) Bryan Kover (6-4, 230) WR — (3) Henry
Coming Together Choirs: Awards, finishes
First: The Youngstown Connection. Second: Heartreach Inc. Third: Life’s Experience for Life’s
Dem insider to coordinate staff changes
An Ohio GOP leader said Dann’s ‘silly charade of self-examination’ needs to end. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Use airport as an asset
Opinion: Use airport as an asset EDITOR: The Trumbull County Commissioners and Tim Ryan are right to push
‘This Kind Of Love’
‘This Kind Of Love’ Carly Simon (Hear Music Grade: A After four decades as one of the world’s
MELISSA DALEY JAMES BENNETT
MELISSA DALEY JAMES BENNETT X BOARDMAN — Melissa Daley, a daughter of Jack and Carol Daley, 1123
With the farcical ‘Forum,’ TNT will tickle funny bone
Bouncy, buoyant and bawdy aptly describe the well-oiled production. NILES — A funny thing
TECH companies
TECH companies In the incubator Youngstown Business Incubator tenants, with number of employees:
Creamer leading SemGroup event
Lorena Ochoa lost momentum. BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (AP) — Paula Creamer made two long birdie putts
Gholston resists LT connection
But he’s excited about contributing to the Jets. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Vernon Gholston insists
nba roundup Saturday’s game
Pistons 91, Magic 72 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Hedo Turkoglu’s uncontested dunk early in the second
Ohio aims to save $67M with 554 JFS cuts
Employees learned of early-retirement incentives Friday. COLUMBUS (AP) — The state agency that
Her friend’s husband has a criminal history
Dear Annie: I have known my dear friend “Alice” for 40 years. She remarried two years ago and lives
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: The Youngstown B.M.D. team won the Ohio State Jewish
‘Mario Kart Wii’
‘Mario Kart Wii’ (Nintendo) for Wii Genre: Racing; Rating: E Grade: A It has been quite a
Surprise party held in observance of Vitullo 50th
X YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. James Vitullo, 3316 Sunnybrook Drive, were the guests of honor at a
Rich’s Boys Kelley-Robb champion
Rich’s Boys beat Francis’ Pro Shop for the Kelley-Robb Funeral Home crown at Bell-Wick, although
Humane Society buys Salem clinic
Veterinarians have agreed to help spay and neuter animals. SALEM — The purchase of a former
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Mother’s Day Books
“Mommy’s Best Kisses” by Margaret Anastas and illustrated by Susan Winter (HarperCollins, $6.99,
mlb roundup \ Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Mariners 1 NEW YORK — Johnny Damon homered and doubled twice to help
Penguins chuckling at panic accusations
The Rangers trail 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pardon the Pittsburgh
Opiate dependence continues upsurge
An opiate’s intoxicating effects can lead to quick addiction. SILVERDALE, Wash. — At some point,
AARP 3104
AARP 3104 X Canfield Chapter 3104, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian
Rangers’ Sean Avery is out of intensive care
NEW YORK (AP) — Rangers forward Sean Avery was transferred out of the intensive care unit Saturday,
4 students will receive Marvel Flint scholarships
CANFIELD — The first Marvel E. Flint Scholar Awards Dinner will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday at
Lending networks taking off on Web
Peer-to-peer lending connects borrowers and lenders through the Internet. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Oakland’s ‘Full Monty’: too long, but enjoyable
Most of the production numbers lack energy. The Oscar-nominated 1997 film “The Full Monty”
Pesky Hawks have Celtics gasping for Game 7 win
The winner will move on to play the Cavs in Round 2. WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The Boston Celtics
States cracking down on fake firearms
Toy or imitation guns should to have orange tips. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Concerns that realistic-
Wolves Club will award scholarships to students
YOUNGSTOWN — The Wolves Club of Youngstown, Den VI, will honor area high-school students and their
Quarter horse group schedules event
CANFIELD — The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Novice Extravaganza will be at the Canfield
hGoing country French
hGoing country French It might seem as if the odds are stacked against your incorporating country
Policies Humane Society of Columbiana County
The policies will not change with the new facility. The society does not accept owner-relinquished
Hockey fans will miss Tim Sampsell
STEELHOUNDS Ohhh Doctor! Hockey fans will miss Tim Sampsell Fanfare: The Fans’ Broadcaster —
Morale storm subsides at U.S. hurricane center
Leadership changes were made in January. MIAMI — Last year’s leadership crisis and staff mutiny
Mass. museum set to reopen
Mass. museum set to reopen The Nantucket Shipwreck Lifesaving Museum in Massachusetts is
tuesday
tuesday XClotilda Club, an auxiliaryof Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Denny’s in
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games American League Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Seattle 1 Kansas City
Pa.’s Valley View Downs seeks zoning variances
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — The proposed Valley View Downs harness racing track is seeking several zoning
Firing shots leads to jail for Youngstown man
Firing shots leads to jail for Youngstown man MERCER, Pa. — A judge in Mercer County Common Pleas
Attorney general admits arrogance
Marc Dann said he is ‘incredibly disappointed’ with himself. YOUNGSTOWN — Attorney General
Saying goodbye to Harding
Graduates recalled many memories at the old Harding High School. WARREN — The emotions inside
Scores/Schedules
THUNDER (1-4) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61
Thunder vs. Pioneers Game time
Who: Thunder (1-4) vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (4-1) When: Monday, 6:30 p.m. Where:
Hoyle tourney still kicking
We were having lunch at the former Stag and Doe Restaurant on East State St. in downtown Sharon.
Rayen grad developing eye of the tiger
Promising cruiserweight Joshua “The Juice” Harris recently jumped to the pros. YOUNGSTOWN —
Peanuts theme hits Cedar Point
The 1.25-acre Planet Snoopy will feature rides, games and live appearances by Peanuts characters.
Thunder rookie Driscoll leads the sack attack
The college safety has found indoor sacks harder to produce. YOUNGSTOWN — Through five
How will scandal affect other Ohio political races?
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has become an election-year live wire. Though he is more than two
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st—Princess Mona, Cloninger,6.40.002.80 Karen Ad Vance, Magrell,
Wright State pounds YSU baseball team
NILES — Wright State starter Alex Kaminsky threw six scoreless innings, and the Youngstown State
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown Express — little b league team seeks players age 15-16. Call (330) 540-7077.
TCI names officer, employee of 2008
LEAVITTSBURG — The Trumbull Correctional Institution has named Curtis L. Green as the Correction