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Man thought to be shot had head cut instead
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have learned that the Youngstown man who appeared to have been shot in the head
Boardman Relay raises $254,000
BOARDMAN — During the 14th annual Boardman Relay for Life that took place Friday and Saturday,
YEC sees its first class of graduates
YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. David Sweet, president of Youngstown State University, told the first 40 graduates
Pierce scores 41 to lead Celtics over Cavs
BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 41 points, hit two clinching free throws with 7.9 seconds left and led
Dunn, Votto homers lead Reds 6-4 over Indians
CINCINNATI — With two well-timed swings, Adam Dunn and Joey Votto gave untouchable Cliff Lee his
Johnson’s sacrifice fly helps Cubs beat Pirates
CHICAGO — Reed Johnson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh
Penguins rout Flyers 6-0 for Stanley Cup trip
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Malone, the one Penguins player with firsthand memories of the team’s two previous
Canfield horse show postponed until June 1
CANFIELD - A matinee horse show that was to have taken place today at the Canfield Fairgrounds was
Beaver Nature Preserve plans plenty of programs for summer
EAST LEWISTON — Beaver Township’s Nature Preserve will be buzzing with activity this summer during
Canfield sewer switch to benefit residents
CANFIELD — It may look like workers are installing a low carport into the ground along Hilltop
Valley church group seeks your help in video contest
YOUNGSTOWN — Jenny Cammarata believes the youth of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church have plotted,
Vindy spelling champ prepares for national bee
YOUNGSTOWN — Hannah Gerdes said she’s doing all she can to get ready for the Scripps National
“43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards” (8 p.m., CBS): Reba McEntire brings her
“43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards” (8 p.m., CBS): Reba McEntire brings her country charm
Kale sets league for young golfers
If you have a youngster between the ages of 8 and 12 years old who is showing some interest in the
Road rules: While away, Cavaliers must find a way
Boston will bring its unbeaten home record into today’s Game 7 at the Garden. WALTHAM, Mass. (AP)
Oldest bowler honored
Dave Miller, 96, was presented with a pewter plate — inscribed with the year 2008 —for 60 years of
Tribe is Dunn in on Reds’ ninth inning home run
Adam Dunn’s three-run homer sent the Indians down to a 4-2 defeat. CINCINNATI (AP) — Adam Dunn has
Chaney’s Wall to honor Smith, Berdis
The Jets receiver will offer a free football camp next month. YOUNGSTOWN — On June 13, Chaney
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
IN THE CUP Area hole in one
Tom Arduini of Boardman made a hole-in-one at Pelican Hills Golf Course in Newport Beach, Calif. He
McLouth’s homer topples Cubs, 7-6
His two-run shot in the ninth inning gave the Pirates the victory. CHICAGO (AP) — Alfonso Soriano
No antidepressant — brain shiver
Graedons | People’s Pharmacy Q. I was put on Cymbalta to stop hot flashes from menopause. When I
playoffs Penguins vs. Flyers
May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 May 11: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday: Pittsburgh 4,
Davis anniversary to be celebrated at Hubbard church
X HUBBARD — An open house reception will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. June 8 at Grace Lutheran
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Tuesday — Horizon League baseball tournament at Eastwood Field (runs through
wednesday
wednesday X Youngstown Federation has scheduled a noon luncheon at Youngstown Country Club, 1402
History offers hope to Youngstown’s future
Youngstown isn’t down and out; it’s just taking a breather. According to some historians’
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., at Jr./Sr. High School, 907 Milton Blvd.
G. Rahal follows in dad’s tracks
Bobby Rahal’s son is one of 22 who qualified Saturday. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For Graham Rahal,
Convicted of rape
Convicted of rape YOUNGSTOWN — A Hubbard Road man was convicted on four counts of rape that could
Hartzell promotes bands to doctors
The FlexBand inventor is speaking in Florida. Two things Dick Hartzell has never been short of
In golf outing, drive will help disabled people
Special to The Vindicator ANTICIPATION: From left, Diane Dickey, Michael Kawecki, Mark Prosser,
Block watch summit planned
The summit is open to all Mahoning Valley residents. YOUNGSTOWN — Crime-fighting doesn’t have to
Taft to be in town for opening of center
Congressman Ryan also will mark the opening of the technology building. YOUNGSTOWN — Former
nba playoffs Cavs vs. Celtics
May 6: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 May 8: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 May 10: Cleveland 108, Boston 84
Nearly 1,000 detained in crackdown on al-Qaida
Nearly 1,000 detained in crackdown on al-Qaida BAGHDAD — Nearly 1,000 people have been detained in
New Castle officials see rise in burglaries
Watch your own property, and look out for your neighbors’, police say. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Warm
New castle burglaries |April/May
The warmer months typically see an increase in burglaries, notes New Castle Police Chief Tom
HALL OF FAME Greater Youngstown Bowling Association
YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas E. Smith, Michael Dworak and Jake Millerleile will be inducted into the Greater
Vatican’s allowing belief in aliens creates debate
Word that the Vatican had declared devout Catholics free to believe in aliens traveled at warp speed
MAY
MAY Today — Boulevard Golf Association Four-Man Scramble (members only) at Knoll Run Golf Course.
Hopes bright for host YSU
The Penguins baseball team will host this week’s Horizon League tournament. YOUNGSTOWN — Rich
New slate inducted for Links chapter
BOARDMAN — Holiday Inn South provided the setting April 27 for installation of the officers who will
Church is offering Overcomer Meetings
Church is offering Overcomer Meetings POLAND — Gospel Baptist Church will host Overcomer Meetings,
Source: American Axle boosts offer
DETROIT (AP) — American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. boosted its wage offer and increased
Browns’ Tucker injured
The veteran offensive lineman will miss up to two months with a hip injury. CLEVELAND (AP) —
If you go
If you go Book sale Friends of the Library is having a four-day-long used-book sale to benefit
MEN
MEN Lowellville Mt. Carmel (Tanglewood) — Low gross: Mac Donatelli 37, Al Cervello, Ralph Ciccone
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Earla Willard Smith
Born: May 19, 1908, in North Jackson, where he has been a lifelong resident.He is the fourth of
Spring grads celebrate centennial, commencement
Use your talents for betterment of others, Youngstown’s mayor told about 1,000 graduates.
Chavez says he will reach out to next U.S. president
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says Venezuela’s beef with the United States is all about
‘narrow stairs’
‘narrow stairs’ Death Cab For Cutie (Atlantic) Grade: A+ Making the jump from an indie label
Thousands flee quake area over flood fears
DONGHEKOU, China (AP) — Two rivers blocked by landslides threatened to flood towns shattered by
Ex-YSU QB Marshall pulverizes Thunder
Mahoning Valley dropped its seventh-straight game. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For about 14 minutes on
MLB ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other Interleague games
Cardinals 9, Rays 8 ST. LOUIS — Ryan Ludwick hit his second home run of the game off Dan Wheeler
Carnival ride collapse leaves families shocked
ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — Shock and disappointment spread throughout the Mother Lode on Saturday as
Blood, sweat & tires
Old school training inspires love and hate 111Pavlik had spent the last 20 minutes tossing
Standohars plan to mark 60 years of marriage June 5
X GIRARD — Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Standohar of Girard will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary
LEAH SCHARVILLE ROBERT PRISCHAK
LEAH SCHARVILLE ROBERT PRISCHAK X Leah Colleen Scharville and Robert Timothy Prischak were united
‘The World Ends With You’
‘The World Ends With You’ (Square Enix) for DS Genre: Role-playing; Rating: T Grade: A
Saudis protect own interests
The Saudis will pump an additional 300,000 barrels of crude next month. WASHINGTON (AP) — When
An objective evaluation of JEDD plan warranted
Editorial: Before the battle over Youngstown’s joint economic development district plan evolves into an all-out
Thunder blunder
Thunder blunder The Mahoning Valley Thunder lost their seventh straight game, falling to the
Old and new at YSU
Editorial: Old and new at YSU This was quite an extraordinary weekend in the city, one marked by dramatic
Basketball
Basketball Geneva College — will be the site of the Above the Hoop camp for boys in grades 4-11.
Goats in Clearfield, Pa., painted with swastikas
COALPORT, Pa. (AP) — State police in Clearfield County say someone spray painted swastikas on three
‘American Idol’ concert tour will start July 1
‘American Idol’ concert tour will start July 1 LOS ANGELES — Whether it’s David Archuleta or
mls roundup | Saturday’s game
Crew 0, Toronto FC 0 TORONTO — Toronto and Columbus kept their unbeaten streaks alive. Columbus
NOAS invites golfers to scramble in Warren
Special to The Vindicator READY FOR TEE TIME: With arrangements completed for an 18-hole scramble
BASEBALL LINESCORES
BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION II POLAND 7, LAKEVIEw 1 Lakeview0000001—133
Pennsylvania’s older retired teachers don’t have it nearly as good as editorial implied
Opinion: EDITOR: Last Sunday’s Vindicator editorial, “Pennsylvania’s legislators up to no good on
New reasons for the ‘Sunday car’ to make a comeback in America
Opinion: There was a term used in my home when I was a kid that brings back great memories. That term is “the
Getting in the Zone
Adventurer Dan Buettner shares nine tips for a long, happy life which he discovered after seven
BEST-SELLERS SFlbPublishers Weekly
For the week ending May 10 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown)
wnba roundup | Saturday’s games
Sparks 99, Mercury 94 PHOENIX — Candace Parker had some jitters in her WNBA debut. It sure didn’t
The Power NINE Dan Buettner’s nine tips for longer life, from his book “The Blue Zones:”
1. “Move Naturally. Be active without having to think about it.” 2. “Hara Hachi Bu. Painlessly cut
Dann’s troubles far from over
Opinion: As predicted in the “Dann Is Toast” piece published May 4 in The Vindicator, Marc Dann resigned as Ohio’s attorney general — his fall from grace the result of a boys-will-be-boys mentality that brought down another prominent Mahoning Valley Democratic officeholder, James A. Traficant Jr.
Exhibits explore various cultures
A Girard man and a New Castle woman are among the featured artists. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Four
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
Taxpayer cost for Dann scandal could top $1M
COLUMBUS — An internal investigation’s finding that a “hostile work environment” existed in former
‘Titanic’ sails at Playhouse
Though it won’t mirror the well-known film, ‘Titanic: The Musical’ will please local theater fans.
She feels her husband is letting her down
Dear Annie: I will be 40 this year and really want to celebrate this milestone in my life. In the
Prep roundup | Saturday’s games
Baseball tournament Division II Poland 7, Lakeview 1 POLAND — Jason Simons (4-1) tossed a
Poland sweeps sectional; Boardman doubles win
BOARDMAN — Poland’s Ben Brocker won the singles crown, while teammates Ryan and Zubin Teckchandani
Give development a chance
From the highway, the signs are similar: trucks, cars, gas stations, restaurants, hotels. From the
Trumbull County Marriage licenses
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas A. Lindh, 31, Belleville, Mich., and Laurel A. Wright,
Preview | Horizon baseball tournament
Butler Record: 12-33, 7-17 Horizon Coach: Steve Farley (17th season at Butler – 427-494-1 / 20th
Today is Sunday, May 18, the 139th day of 2008. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, May 18, the 139th day of 2008. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date in
Things have changed in Bethlehem ... and in Youngstown
There was a time in the not so distant past when Bethlehem Steel was the place to be.
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Aidan’s heroism in rescuing Jake allowed Zach to finally let go of his anger.
Edward Kennedy suffers seizure
Sen. Kennedy is resting after what doctors had feared was a stroke. BOSTON (AP) — Sen. Edward M.
Keeping the best and brightest at home
College graduates in Allentown, Pa. don’t have to look far to find employment opportunities.
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
4x800 relay — 1. Boardman, 8:14.6; 2. Maplewood, 8:14.9; 3. McDonald, 8:19; 4. .Poland,
4x800 relay — 1. Boardman, 8:14.6; 2. Maplewood, 8:14.9; 3. McDonald, 8:19; 4. .Poland, 8:21.3; 5.
Students share their thoughts about city rejuvenation
Students share their thoughts about city rejuvenation
Allentown vs. Youngstown: Give development a chance
Allentown vs. Youngstown: Give development a chance
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Tanicqwa Wilkerson of Youngstown, boy, May 16. Kristina
River restoration should attract local business
River restoration should attract local business
Man shot in head; police investigate
YOUNGSTOWN — A man was shot in the head on the city’s North Side and taken to nearby St. Elizabeth
Insurgents hit NATO helicopter with rocket
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Insurgents fired a rocket that hit a NATO helicopter carrying the
Cities’ economic conditions shape local music, character
“Filling out forms, standing in line,” Billy Joel blazed up the charts with his 1982 ballad, “Allentown,” in which the singer/songwriter described the downfall of the steel industry in the thriving Pennsylvania city.
Morgan Rogers and Brian Sava to be married
X NILES — Steve and Mary Sava of Niles are announcing the engagement of their son, Brian Sava of
In first century, YSU leaves lasting imprint on local community, economy, leadership
The university’s impact can be measured in human capital, not just dollars. YOUNGSTOWN —
VETERANS
VETERANS Stimulus payment offered Barry E. Landgraver, executive director of the Mahoning County
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Alan M. Johnson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
Rayen School Alumni: You could win this prize
This centennial ashtray, purchased by a Vindicator editor at an antique shop some years ago, is up
Mega Millions winning ticket bought in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — A lucky lottery player who stopped into a suburban Cincinnati liquor store has a
Used-book sale opens minds
The big used-book sale starts this week. SHARON, Pa. — Sherlock Holmes is there, and so is Jon
Gold-dealing business booms
Tupperware parties are making way for gold-selling gatherings. The changing value of the
Tournament Schedule
All games at Eastwood Field Tuesday Game 1: No. 6 Valparaiso vs. No 7 Butler, 3 p.m.
Get back on track with Lake-to-River bike trail
Opinion: Get back on track with Lake-to-River bike trail EDITOR: At last, long-awaited spring is here. I
Jets’ Gholston prepares for shift
The former Ohio State lineman is learning to play linebacker. NILES — Ohio State’s defensive
Artists invited to enter ‘Our Ohio’ contest
CANFIELD — The Mahoning County Farm Bureau is looking for an artist to represent the Valley in this
Revived Flyers to test Pens’ Mellon streak
Pittsburgh has won every home game since Feb. 24. PITTSBURGH (AP) — If the Pittsburgh Penguins
Neighborhood divisions reflected in tiffs carried onto online forums
Neighborhood rivalries aren’t only being played out in the streets, schools and nightclubs, but in cyberspace as well.
River restoration should attract local business
The Lehigh Riverfront could be a model for Youngstown revitalization. In 1989, the Exxon
Wings fall; Stars on a roll
Dallas won, 2-1, to force Monday’s Game 6. DETROIT (AP) — Marty Turco was surrounded by teammates
The Latest Line was not available for today’s edition.
The Latest Line was not available for today’s edition.
Bring on Belmont: Big Brown delivers
He notched the second jewel of the Triple Crown with a 51‚Ñ4-length victory. BALTIMORE (AP) — Not
Memorial Day 500 recognizes Navy, 4 vets
Veterans of the USS Intrepid will have a chance to win a trip to New York City for the rededication
AARP 4545
AARP 4545 X Boardman South Chapter AARP, 4545, will meet at 11:30 a.m. June 5 at Holiday Inn
Communities on the rebound seek activities for young people
Those who work with youth in the communities of Allentown, Pa. and Youngstown recognize a simple truth: If you don’t give children something to do they may cause trouble.
Obama’s blue-collar struggles loom large
A Youngstown worker vocalizes doubts shared by others in swing states. Rob Kale works at a
History offers hope to Youngstown's future
Youngstown isn’t down and out; it’s just taking a breather.