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Final payday for Marc Dann’s cronies
Three former top-level Ohio attorney general officials either fired or forced to resign as a result
May really is a rotten weather month
YOUNGSTOWN —Worst. May. Ever. Well, all right, it’s currently the ninth worst in terms of low
Wife finds husband shot to death
YOUNGSTOWN — The wife of the owner of Cotton Automotive Service on McGuffey Road found her husband
Charges filed against dentists
BOARDMAN — Two dentists are charged with practicing without a license and a third with permitting
How much prison time for Roger Dillon?
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s been determined that Roger Dillon, 23, of Youngstown ran off with millions of
Boardman police will step up patrols this weekend
BOARDMAN — Township police will be supplementing regular patrols with high-visibility patrols this
YSU professor can now use ‘CPA’ after his name
YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown State University professor can begin using the initials “CPA” after his
Laurel teacher sickened after eating suspected tainted food
NEW CASTLE — A 24-year-old Laurel High School teacher became ill and sought treatment after eating
Two charged in Greenville stabbing death
GREENVILLE — Two arrests have been made in the stabbing death of Thomas Lorigan, 44, and wounding of
Man found shot to death on the East Side
YOUNGSTOWN — The owner of Cotton Automotive Service on McGuffey Road was found shot to death inside
Congressman English schedules seminar on avoiding identity theft
MERCER, Pa. — U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, has arranged an informational session on
New Castle Soap Box Derby will be May 31
NEW CASTLE. Pa. — The New Castle Soap Box Derby race will be May 31 at Scotland Meadows Park in
East Palestine council announces summer schedule
Opinion: EAST PALESTINE — In observance of Memorial Day, city council has moved its next public meeting from
Annual Red Cross event nets funds for the Valley
This year’s Red & White Ball is scheduled for Saturday. BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Chapter of the
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
Classes X East High School Alumni will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Denny’s in Boardman. X Woodrow
SCHEDULE Horizon League baseball
All games at Eastwood Field. Tuesday Game 1: No. 6 Valparaiso 6, No 7 Butler 5, Butler
Fleury blends in on ice, stands out as part of team
The Pittsburgh goalie has been invaluable to the Penguins this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Tornadoes tear through Colorado, kill at least 1
A state of emergency has been called in Weld County. WINDSOR, Colo. (AP) — A large tornado ripped
Court: Taking polygamists’ kids was illegal
The decision was a humiliating defeat for the Texas Child Protective Services agency. SAN ANGELO,
ON THE FAIRWAYS Thursday’s pro golf events
PGA Crowne Plaza Invitational FORT WORTH, Texas — Johnson Wagner bogeyed two of three holes midway
Police arrest man driving without valid license
YOUNGSTOWN — Lack of a tiny light used to illuminate a rear license plate led to the arrest of man
Ohio Senate debates bill for all-mail voting
Critics of the bill say voter turnout would increase, but only with older, white voters. COLUMBUS
Woeful O dooms Indians, again
Cleveland has scored just 13 runs during a six-game skid. CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Quentin hit a tie-
Girard bar is accused of illegal satellite access
The bar owners say they did nothing wrong. YOUNGSTOWN — Representatives of a Pennsylvania
Domestic items added to war-funding bills
Domestic items added to war-funding bills WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans have broken with
Field day: Kubicina has ‘shot’ at state
The Newton Falls weights thrower qualified for next week’s regional. SALEM — On her way to
Racino wins zoning variances
The racetrack still needs state permits and approval from the state gaming commission.
Defense keys title defense as Ursuline drops Champion
Casey Lower held the Flashes to one run as the Irish won their third straight district crown.
Mistaken identity brings false charge
Eyewitnesses identified the accused as the driver in a hit-and-run incident. CANTON (AP) — Anna
Warden, Salcedo advance in Div. I district tennis
OBERLIN— Scott Warden and Robert Salcedo of Boardman High won two doubles matches and earned a
SENATE BILL
SENATE BILL Good vs. bad Mail call: The Ohio Senate is debating a bill that would authorize
A worthy woman
ATHENA honor goes to accountant Packer Thomas’ first female partner won the award. BOARDMAN
Congress enacts big farm bill over Bush veto
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress enacted a massive farm bill Thursday with new and bigger subsidies for
Sale of skeletons, coffins draws buyers
‘There’s a collector for everything,’ the auctioneer observed. LIMA, Ohio (AP) — Jim Shaffer
BASEBALL LINESCORES THURSDAY TOURNAMENT DIVISION II poland 5, crestwood 3
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Pa. gets OK to use Medicaid to help adults with autism
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has become the first state in the nation to receive the federal
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Latest developments
Here are the latest developments on the campaign trail in the races for the presidential nomination:
Firefighter gets life in shooting deaths of 3
The Cleveland man shot and killed the people without warning. CLEVELAND (AP) — A firefighter was
No Moody blues: Lakeview leaper captures long jump
ANDOVER — Lakeview’s Ben Moody won the long jump with a leap of 21 feet, 4 inches and the Bulldogs’
Harvick gets proactive on team drug testing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick has received a crash course on privacy laws, learned how long
Pistons grab home court as Boston falls at Garden
The Celtics had won 15 straight at home, including nine postseason games. BOSTON (AP) — The
Winning combination: In painting, artist captures grit of Valley, Pavlik
Ray Simon’s new painting is called ‘Forged in Fire, Iron and Steel.’ YOUNGSTOWN— Kelly “The
State spending bill to move on to Ohio Senate
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio House has finished its work on a $1.57 billion spending bill aimed at
Prep roundup | Regular season
BASEBALL Boardman 16, Fitch 2 AUSTINTOWN — Boardman’s Dan Kubala hit a three-run home run in the
Personality is a big factor in replacement for Dann
Dann’s aggressive tactics set a legacy the new attorney general might not uphold. COLUMBUS (AP)
18,000 are sworn in as citizens
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Record crowds of immigrants — more than 18,000 in all — took citizenship oaths
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 11, Royals 8 BOSTON — J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell hit grand slams to help
Dann’s campaign finances criticized
The ex-attorney general charged his fund 300 times last year for meals. WASHINGTON — Between
Vote ends American Axle strike
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (AP) — Workers at American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. have voted to end
Monitor BP at home, AHA urges
Everyone with high blood pressure — some 72 million Americans — should own a home monitor and do
Spurs won’t dwell on collapse
San Antonio will play the Lakers in Game 2 tonight. LOS ANGELES (AP) — One game, that’s all it
Poland gets new set of Cardinals in final
The Bulldogs beat Crestwood 5-3 to make the district final for the fifth straight year.
Indians lose again
Indians lose again Carlos Quentin’s single in the eighth inning gave the White Sox the lead and
Prosecutors attempt to prove Kelly, underage girl are seen on sex tape
Both Kelly and the female, now 23 years old, deny that they are in the footage. CHICAGO (AP) — A
Garner, Affleck sign up for W.Va. fundraiser
Garner, Affleck sign up for W.Va. fundraiser CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jennifer Garner and husband Ben
ADVICE ON USING HOME BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS |How to get the most for your money
High blood pressure affects roughly 72 million Americans, raising their risk of heart attack, stroke
Special election gives levies another shot
In one case, a school district is hoping the fourth time is a charm. School tax issues already
Syncro Medical earns state grant
YOUNGSTOWN — Syncro Medical Innovations has been approved for a $350,000 grant from the state’s
Abusive interrogations now hinder terror prosecutions
Editorial: Abusive interrogations now hinder terror prosecutions Kansas City Star: The Bush administration’s
Ageism is still acceptable prejudice in our country
Opinion: It’s one of the real novelties of Election 2008: There’s someone for everyone to prejudge.
Girard cops file labor dispute
City officials say they are waiting to clarify the new contract. GIRARD — Police officers here
Schools face day of reckoning as No Child deadlines near
Editorial: Schools face day of reckoning as No Child deadlines near When it comes to demanding quantifiable
Home Depot under fire by investors for its customer service
Home Depot vows to fix the problems behind the complaints. ATLANTA (AP) — Home Depot Chief
Safety is priority this holiday
COLUMBUS — The Memorial Day weekend is the first major travel event of the summer, and with highway
Mooney ace gives Tigers ‘Fitz’
Drew Fitzpatrick held Howland to two earned runs in the Cards’ district semifinal victory.
How will we know when economy has escaped its funk?
Experts will look at a variety of barometers that they say could show a rebound. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Local band competes to open Chesney tour
The band could win $25,000 and a deal with Sony BMG. When Bullseye singer-songwriter Wendy
Parents announcing Johnston-Gesacion troth, wedding date
X The parents of Tasha Johnston, 602 43rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Fla., and Nicholas J. Gesacion
Jennifer Petrinjak to be bride of Michael Muldowney
X HUBBARD — The date for the approaching marriage of Jennifer Rebecca Petrinjak and Michael
A little bit of this and a little bit of that
Opinion: The next time you’re on a weeklong bike trip in cooler weather, never end the day at an inn that’s
East Canton comes of age, beats McDonald in Div. IV
Four errors by the Blue Devils in one inning helped the Hornets to a 2-0 victory. CORTLAND —
Is democracy advancing or retreating?
Opinion: Is democracy on the march or is it in retreat? I put that question to Secretary of State Condoleezza
Vikings end YSU’s baseball season
The Penguins finished 23-33. NILES — It was a very disappointing ending to the 2008 season for
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Last week: The Hartford native qualified in the sixth position for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown at
Facebook puts a new face on networking
Come June, the site will look different and function in new ways PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Having
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T Pony Classic Division Graziano Construction 8, Howland Grey 5 Struthers
Ford to cut production along with profit goal
Layoffs and plant closings are possible at Ford. DETROIT (AP) — Fast-rising gas prices claimed
Workers get more for gas
MERCER, Pa. – County employees received a 4 cent increase in gas mileage reimbursement when Mercer
Kmetz-Antonas troth announced, wedding planned
X CAMPBELL — Michael and Deborah Kmetz of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 23, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, May 23, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Marriages
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John M. Runyan, 56, of 52 S. Dunlap Ave., Youngstown, and
Today is Friday, May 23, the 144th day of 2008. There are 222 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, May 23, the 144th day of 2008. There are 222 days left in the year. On this date in
Memorial Day Events |What’s happening
A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless
Cleveland State 10, YSU 4
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Holiday weekend puts officials on DUI lookout
Call (800) GRAB-DUI to report impaired rivers. COLUMBUS — A daily tally of impaired driver
Bay, Nady homer as Pirates avoid sweep by Milwaukee
The Brewers had lost nine straight road games before this week’s series. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason
Surplus food
Surplus food Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., food giveaway, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday.
Woman’s obsession with health is destroying her life
Dear Annie: Since I was very young, I have had an obsession with my health. As time goes on, it’s
Trust fund established
Trust fund established CANFIELD — A trust fund is established at Huntington National Bank to help
Prosecutor: Shooting by deputy was justified
The deputy gave warnings before he fatally wounded a man, an investigation shows. WARREN — The
Home price index posts largest drop in 17 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — A home-price index considered to be the most comprehensive reading of the U.S.
hTHE BEST MEDICINE: Virginia Albanese, the keynote speaker at the ATHENA event, shares a laugh with
hTHE BEST MEDICINE: Virginia Albanese, the keynote speaker at the ATHENA event, shares a laugh with
Horizon League Roundup
UIC 8, Valparaiso 5 NILES — Top-seeded Illinois-Chicago scored five runs in the bottom of the
A marathon race in the Sprint Cup
The Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s takes a real toll on man and machine. It’s the longest race of the
Memorial Day travelers see gasoline prices top $3.83
Some are predicting the national average will top $4 by next week. NEW YORK (AP) — Americans
Barnes & Noble looks at buying Borders, assembles a study team
Combining the book sellers would require closing stores and resolving antitrust concerns. NEW
Trainers’ war of words heats up
Kelly Pavlik’s trainer, Jack Loew, said he’s willing to bet big on his fighter. YOUNGSTOWN —
Brace for more venom from U.N.
Opinion: Sometime in the next few weeks, the U.N. General Assembly will elect a pugnacious, anti-American
KAREN COHEN
KAREN COHEN ATHENA recipient Details on Karen Cohen: Title: Certified public accountant and
Dann’s resignation a headache for Dems
Opinion: Marc Dann’s embarrassing behavior, inability to properly oversee his staff and poor decision-making
“In 30-plus years of humanitarian emergency work this is by far — by far — the
Opinion: “In 30-plus years of humanitarian emergency work this is by far — by far — the largest case of
McCain, Obama both begin taking steps to pick running mates
McCain is hosting a social event this weekend, with VP potentials in attendance. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Haas, Sluman battle cold to take Senior PGA lead
Greg Norman shot 72 in a rare tour appearance. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Jay Haas made a crack about
School board OKs tech spending
MINERAL RIDGE— Weathersfield Board of Education has approved spending up to $35,225 for a
Pay attention to what stores throw away
Dear Heloise: I wanted to share the following hint with you. I work part time at a convenience
Seventh-graders get taste of life, finances in the ‘real world’
Each pupil was assigned a pretend adult job and salary, and given choices on how to spend it.
“Depression: Out of the Shadows” (3 a.m., PBS): This new documentary provides rigorous
“Depression: Out of the Shadows” (3 a.m., PBS): This new documentary provides rigorous examination
No Indy, no worries for Tony Kanaan
memorial day at the brickyard The talented driver knows there’s more to racing than one race.
Conglose bonus issue with city isn’t over yet
The $3,341 payment doesn’t end the matter, the city prosecutor says. YOUNGSTOWN — After the
All weekend
All weekend “Titanic - A New Musical,SDRq 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
Dealing with the squeeze play
The squeeze play has been around poker for a long time but I’ve seen many more players using it in
Fantasy author speaks to pupils about writing
Alan St. John is the author of the ‘Aidan of Oren’ trilogy. SALEM — Author Alan St. Jean was
County appoints emergency agency director
911 consolidation would save tax dollars, the new director says. YOUNGSTOWN — Consolidating
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