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Spurs win to even series
SAN ANTONIO — Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New
Penguins bounce Flyers, 4-2
PITTSBURGH — Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its
Some seasoning to go with the crow
Opinion: Salt and pepper will enhance the flavor of crow being served today in the Marc Dann/Bentley Lenhoff
Garcia wins TPC in a playoff
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Sergio Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career Sunday by
10-mile race to benefit water supplies for Africa
YOUNGSTOWN —Social Action Republica will sponsor its second annual 10 Miles to Cure Thirst race
Mercer ceremony to honor vets from Vietnam, terror wars
MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Vietnam Era Veterans Association will sponsor its 13th annual
Blue Jays-Indians game rained out
Blue Jays-Indians game rained out CLEVELAND — Today’s Toronto Blue Jays-Cleveland Indians game was
Braves-Pirates game rained out
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates will play a doubleheader Monday after
Amish salvage store in Trumbull County thrives
MESOPOTAMIA (AP) — In a quiet gas-lit farmhouse on a frosty spring morning, two girls in bonnets and
Three seek 1st Ward council seat in Niles
NILES—Three residents have applied for the 1st Ward council seat vacated by the resignation last
Matinee horse show set at Canfield Fairgrounds
CANFIELD — The Canfield Harness Horsemen’s Association is sponsoring a matinee horse show at 1:30
Summer lemonade leads YSU student to Darfur activism
YOUNGSTOWN — Lindsey Cerutti was sitting under a tree at Youngstown State University sipping some
‘Lost boy’ refugee of Darfur to speak at YSU
Benjamin Ajak, one of the “lost boys” of Darfur, will speak on his experiences at 7 p.m. Monday in
Those who shot Youngstown dog likely won’t be charged
YOUNGSTOWN — Those who hit and shot a dog on Aberdeen Avenue displayed somewhat reckless conduct but
Beauty of Mill Creek gardens inspires California artist
YOUNGSTOWN — A San Francisco artist has immortalized a piece of Mill Creek Park’s Fellows Riverside
Mother, daughter find rewards in caring for displaced kids
Mother, daughter find rewards in caring for displaced kids
MEN
MEN Lowellville Mt. Carmel (Tanglewood) — Low gross: Brad Ables 38, Dan Bokesch 40, Van Esenwein
Fast, flying Penguins have Philly gasping
Evgeni Malkin hurt the Flyers with his goals and his bodychecks. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Putting two
Remember all the wonderful moms every day
Dear Readers: Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms in the world. Please remember them today
Values drive Branson audience
A popular Lancaster County, Pa., theater is expanding into the Branson market. BRANSON, Mo. (AP)
Whoopi Goldberg to host the Tony Awards
Whoopi Goldberg to host the Tony Awards NEW YORK —It will be Whoopi and Tony. Whoopi Goldberg will
Marc Dann: A clear example of what’s wrong with Valley
Opinion: Marc Dann: A clear example of what’s wrong with Valley EDITOR: One only had to turn to page A4
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, 2538 Grandview Road.
Pennsylvania’s legislators up to no good on pensions
Opinion: Lawmakers in Pennsylvania will feel the sting of taxpayers’ anger if they approve a multi-billion-
Taking a stand against violence
Many boys are taught early that control of women is essential, a speaker said. BOARDMAN — It
MOTHER’S DAY 2008|Fostering love
Mother, daughter find rewards in caring for displaced kids The daughter says she loved growing up
Penguin tale tops library association’s list of ‘challenged’ books — again
Overall, library challenges are down, and the Internet may be one reason why, one ALA director
Lucky 7? Another Valley couple to wed on WFMJ morning show
A couple from Pennsylvania was selected from hundreds of applicants. YOUNGSTOWN — It all
East Palestine makes it a clean sweep at Clipper Invitational
COLUMBIANA — East Palestine High School’s boys and girls won titles with 140 and 126 points,
Gary Lockett’s trash talking irks Jack Loew, but Pavlik dismisses it
The boxers will settle their differences June 7 in Atlantic City. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Bon app tit, Boardman
Spartan pride and food drive school’s three top throwers 111So what’s their secret weapon?
Today is Sunday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2008. There are 234 days left in the year. This is
Today is Sunday, May 11, the 132nd day of 2008. There are 234 days left in the year. This is
“America’s Favorite Mom” (7 p.m., NBC): Better get your head out of that virtual
“America’s Favorite Mom” (7 p.m., NBC): Better get your head out of that virtual sand long enough to
Court critical of Dann in case
The magistrate wrote Marc Dann improperly used his court ‘to advance a political agenda.’
Twain hometown sites unaffected by flooding
Twain hometown sites unaffected by flooding HANNIBAL, Mo. — Historic sites in Mark Twain’s
FOSTER PARENTING
FOSTER PARENTING How it’s done Basic requirements of a foster parent usually include:
Family trip is planned in celebration of Allisons’ 50th wedding anniversary
X TAMPA, Fla. — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gil Allison of Tampa will be celebrated
Minus Franzen, Red Wings still roll
The Stars trail 2-0 with the series shifting to Dallas. DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings kept
MAY
MAY TODAY — ESPN National Golf Challenge qualifier at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course in Lake Milton.
Building a Home
Building a Home To rate your new-home plans in the National Association of Home Builders Green
Ohio Democrats vote to boot Dann from the party
Dorothy McLaughlin of Struthers was the only executive committee member to vote no. COLUMBUS
Ghosts of Woodstock?
Ghosts of Woodstock? The Museum at Bethel Woods is opening June 2 at the site of the 1969
New York excursion planned for art lovers
New York excursion planned for art lovers YOUNGSTOWN — Louis Zona, director of the Butler
Suns’ coach D’Antoni will switch to Knicks
He will leave New York to try to renovate the downtrodden Phoenix Suns NEW YORK (AP) — Mike
Storms kill at least 5 in Missouri, Oklahoma
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say at least five people are dead in Missouri and Oklahoma after
‘Gran Turismo 5 Prologue’
‘Gran Turismo 5 Prologue’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 Genre: Racing Rating: E Grade: B My co-
O.J. Simpson confessed, ex-manager says in book
Simpson’s lawyer discounted the claims, calling the author ‘a delusional drug addict.’ LOS ANGELES
RELAY FOR LIFE Northeast Ohio events
COLUMBIANA COUNTY June 6 & 7: East Liverpool, Frank Mangano Memorial Track. June 13 & 14:
Obama overtakes Clinton
That latest tally has Obama with 275 superdelegates and Clinton with 271.5. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Pirates hand Braves sixth straight loss on road, 5-2
Pitcher Tom Gorzelanny recovered from a rough first inning for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tom
Blige starts foundation to help women
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — The queen of hip-hop soul is establishing a foundation to help women develop
MONDAY
MONDAY X LB Circle, Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at The Manor on
Women’s league sets Golf Classic
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY: Not letting a little rain stand in the way,
Men’s Garden Club to sponsor annual plant sale
Special to The Vindicator FINAL INSPECTION: Making sure the plants they have raised with tender
nba playoffs Cavs vs. Celtics
Tuesday: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 Thursday: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 Saturday: Cleveland 108,
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IN THE CUP Area holes in one
Jack Gaffney aced the 150-yard No. 9 hole with a 9 iron at Knoll Run. Mark Jonda, John Marafiote
Scott Dixon takes chance, wins pole
He won the pole for the Indianapolis 500 with a big gamble by his Ganassi team. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
SAVE Act will create a huge government data base of all Americans, not just immigrants
Opinion: EDITOR: A new bill being pushed in the U.S. House of Representatives by some misguided Democrats
Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Fast facts Mother’s Day celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The U.S. Census
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Monday — Baseball at West Virginia, 7 p.m. Tuesday — Baseball vs. Kent State at
Warren Relay for Life raises about $461K
WARREN — The American Cancer Society’s Warren Relay for Life, the largest single relay in Ohio in
‘the slip’
‘the slip’ Nine Inch Nails (free download) Grade: B Trent Reznor dropped his poison pill into
Cease-fire reported with militants
The U.S. military had no comment on the deal. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Shiite groups brokered a
coitsville
coitsville X Coitsville Senior Citizens will have a casserole luncheon and meeting at 1 p.m.
Jenna Bush has low-key wedding
The couple met during the president’s 2004 re-election campaign. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) — Jenna Bush
BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly
For the week ending May 3 HARDCOVER FICTION 1.“Sundays at Tiffany’s” by James Patterson,
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Robert L. Anderson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Discount drug cards
Discount drug cards COLUMBUS — The Ohio Drug Card Program will distribute free discount
Going green is the new goal for some builders
A home builders group will be putting out a list of certified green professionals. MELVILLE,
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Dixie’s spirit made it clear she will haunt Adam until he tells Tad the truth
Flower, yard and bake sale to benefit children, families
Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays FLORAL FUNDRAISER: A variety of plants that will be available
Special day in Campbell
Special day in Campbell Tony Dann, who founded Little League in Campbell over 50 years ago, was
Blacks getting more protective of Obama
Comments from some public figures are turning them from icons into pariahs. WASHINGTON — In
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games American League Detroit 6, N.Y. Yankees 5 Cleveland 6, Toronto 1 Tampa Bay 2,
Mario Manningham impressive in New York Giants’ mini-camp
The third-round draft selection wants to put his past problems behind him EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
Friends get set for plant sale
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis petal pushers: On the committee for the Friends of Fellows
Tractor-trailer hit by bullet on Ohio turnpike
CLYDE, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer was hit by a bullet as it
MLB ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Tigers 2 DETROIT — Derek Jeter hit his first homer of the season,
wednesday
wednesday X Fortnightly IV members will meet for dinner and installation of officers at 6:30 p.m.
Mother’s Day marks 100th anniversary
The woman behind the holiday had regrets about what it became. GRAFTON, W.Va. (AP) — On this
Cavs rebound to blast Celtics
Delonte West scored 21 points in Cleveland’s romp past Boston. CLEVELAND (AP) — The shots didn’t
Myanmar’s leaders go ahead with referendum
Many foreign relief workers haven’t been allowed into the country to help. YANGON, Myanmar (AP) —
A grand garden for spring
The ambitious director of horticulture bought a flower shop when she was a teenager. DETROIT
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Chantix helps to quit smoking but can cause depression
Graedons | People’s Pharmacy Q. I started taking Chantix and was surprised how quickly it cut my
Thunder at Louisville Fire, Saturday, May 17, 7:05 p.m.
Thunder at Louisville Fire, Saturday, May 17, 7:05 p.m.
Valley women weather ups and downs
If Kathy Myers could tell her mom one thing this Mother’s Day, this would be it: “I love you, Mom,
softball
softball NCAA tournament regional semifinal Ithaca 4, Bethany 0 — Ithaca (N.Y.) College is 33-
DOLL: This composition kewpie like doll was made in the United States, but is unmarked. It has
DOLL: This composition kewpie like doll was made in the United States, but is unmarked. It has
Pistons churn to 3-1 series advantage
Richard Hamilton’s 32 points led to Detroit’s 90-89 win in Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There is
Family dinner party in observance of Oravitz 60th
X STRUTHERS — Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Oravitz, 444 Elm St., were honored May 3 during a family dinner
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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KSU eyes visitor center for 1970 shootings
KENT (AP) — Kent State University is raising money to build a new visitor center that would help
Morning show co-host is signing off
Laurie Lehosky is leaving the television position she’s held for almost a decade. YOUNGSTOWN —
F & S overcomes history to win at Wedgewood
AUSTINTOWN — After finishing low in the standings for the last 20 years, the F & S bowling team won
For jobs in garden, use the right tool
The most basic tool for every gardener is the spade. FORT WORTH, Texas — Ellie Bomar of
Todd Linville follows 799 series with 825 at Tri-County Classic
Todd Linville’s 289-279-257 — 825 topped Tri-County Classic at Holiday on April 15. It followed
Perception versus reality
Shaking its bad reputation proves to be challenging for the region. YOUNGSTOWN — “Crime Town
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 2nd—Niko’s Purple (Stokes)3.602.102.10 Master Copper
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, will host a public Mother’s Day
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, will host a public Mother’s Day luncheon of
Sizemore’s homers power Indians to 12-0 thumping
Aaron Laffey pitched seven shutout innings against Toronto. CLEVELAND (AP) — Grady Sizemore
Officials want people off state-owned land
Neighboring landowners are treating the lakeside property as their own. FREDERICKTOWN, Ohio (AP) —
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Patio heater brings some heat to the backyard
Brrr. Your back yard is beautifully furnished, but it’s freezing out there in the evening. A new
TUESDAY
TUESDAY X New Bedford will meet for a program by Carlye Janiel, master gardener, and a Chinese
‘Grand Theft Auto’ racks up numbers
Groups have been speaking out against the game. “Grand Theft Auto IV” car-jacked pop culture
Kyle Busch survives, wins3rd race of NASCAR year
His victory was booed by most of the pro-Dale Jr. fans in the crowd. DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Kyle
hAerate, dethatch soil with spray-on product
hAerate, dethatch soil with spray-on product A spray-on product promises to aerate and dethatch
Thunder numb after sixth straight defeat
The Lexington Horsemen stampeded to a 56-30 victory. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mike Hold pondered the
A new thrill at Waldameer
A new thrill at Waldameer Thrill seekers will earn their wings this summer at Erie’s Waldameer
Construction to begin at Realty Towers
Construction to begin at Realty Towers YOUNGSTOWN — The Frangos Group will have a ribbon-cutting
Columbiana County Fair Board still needs help with new buildings
The improvements should be done in time for the fair. LISBON — On a sunny and dry day last
Where should sex offenders live?
Opinion: Sex offenders recently won a battle in Ohio regarding residency restrictions; however, the war rages
YSU rallies in ninth to win opener
The Penguins also rallied in the ninth in the second game, but were held off, 3-2. VALPARAISO,
Crum’s RBI in 10th gives Fitch 2-1 win
Nick Crum’s double drove in Andrew Warren with the winning run over GlenOak. CANTON — Nick Crum’s
Skeleton of Okefenokee gator to go on display
WAYCROSS, Ga. (AP) — The most famous resident of Okefenokee Swamp Park — an alligator that attracted
Burdman group sets events
The forums are free and focus on how to access current services. YOUNGSTOWN — Forums
COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Denise Ross, 2750 Lisbon St., East Liverpool v. Perry
Columbiana’s crown jewel of the arts premieres
Editorial: Columbiana’s crown jewel of the arts premieres A little piece of the glitz and glamor of Holly-
Family honors Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Baker on their 60th wedding anniversary
X HUBBARD — Family members gathered at The Gentry on April 20 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
East Palestine Day of Giving draws 400
Families, youth groups and others were among the community volunteers. EAST PALESTINE —
if you go
if you go What: The Golden Dragon Acrobats in “Cirque D’Or” When: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday
FAMILY VIOLENCE Prevention
A key concept put forth at Saturday’s “A Call to Men” conference was having males be part of the
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Flyers
Friday: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh leads series 1-0 Today: Philadelphia at
Sprawling coaster is Waldameer’s new thrill
Admission and parking at Waldameer are still free. ERIE, Pa. — Thrill seekers will earn their
Dem leaders: Persistence by Clinton will aid party unity
PHILADELPHIA — For the last few months, the story of the Democratic race has been Barack Obama, his
Cirque’s astounding acrobatics
Some crowds will come back year after year to see the show. After more than 30 years managing
Doctors study cancer cells’ origin
SAN FRANCISCO — Stanford University doctors are trying a new tool to fight cancer. It’s a test that,
Canfield, defending Div. II state champs, moves up to Div. I
Meanwhile, the Canfield High softball team has dropped to Div. II. The “Canfield Factor” has
U.S. soldier fulfills mission, gets new legs for Iraqi girl
The soldier is set to leave Iraq in a few weeks. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Staff Sgt. Luis Falcon, 38, was
Ursuline, Poland split; Boardman, Fitch fall
prep softball Miranda Carkido, Anna Donko and Jessica Yarab wielded big bats for the Irish.
Shuttle astronaut of Warren dies at 56
Memorial contributions can be made to the YSU Foundation, Dr. Ronald A. Parise Scholarship Fund.
Colonial Williamsburg opening store near D.C.
WILLAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — A giant hotel and retail center near Washington will include a taste of
Museum of mysteries
A key attraction is a mummified feline Lighthouses on Lake Erie are also popular with tourists.
WFMJ Weddings
WFMJ Weddings Previous couples Some past couples of the WFMJ wedding talk about their weddings
APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT Ohio PERI trustees Youngstown resident Eva Burris has been appointed to the Ohio