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Crosby scores 2 to lift Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins found their offense right where they
Dad faces citations for pit bull that attacked his son
YOUNGSTOWN — Paul Richardson Sr., whose tan pit bull dog bit his 6-year-old son Sunday evening, was
JFK softball in regional final
Warren JFK edged Dalton, 1-0, in eight innings, in a Division IV regional softball semifinal game at
Ross homers, drives in 4 during Reds’ 9-1 win
CINCINNATI — David Ross’ first homer put the finishing touch on a six-run first inning off left-
Howland to introduce single-stream recycling
HOWLAND — The township has become the first community in Trumbull, Mahoning and Geauga counties to
Wilkerson returns to Niles council
NILES — David Wilkerson, former councilman who was unable to run for a full term because of a
Canfield softball advances
AKRON — Canfield High defeated Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, 2-0, Wednesday, in a Division I regional softball
Pavlik remains happy with the ‘Simple Life’
Think Kelly Pavlik hasn’t changed since winning the title? Think again. “You didn’t hear?” Pavlik
White Sox rally to beat Indians 6-5
CLEVELAND — Carlos Quentin drove in three runs, including a go-ahead, two-run double in a three-run
Aggravated vehicular homicide charge filed on driver
YOUNGSTOWN — The intoxicated driver whose passenger died after a collision with a cement truck two
Man’s wallet, phone and truck taken
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man who stopped at a tavern in the 3000 block of South Avenue was robbed of
Man gets two years for house break-in
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who tried to break into his North Side neighbors’s house has been sentenced to
15-year-old boy arrested for shooting at other kids
YOUNGSTOWN — A 15-year-old Magnolia Avenue boy suspected of shooting at a group of kids walking on
OSU law dean Nancy Hardin Rogers is interim AG
Gov. Ted Strickland opted to select Nancy Hardin Rogers, the dean of The Ohio State University’s
Woman charged in road rage incident at Wal-mart
BAZETTA — Jessica Bova, 21, of Peach Lane, Warren was arrested Tuesday evening and charged with
Setty gets state award
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Setty, director of Environment Health at the Mahoning County District Board of
Free cooking classes
BOARDMAN — Cooking for Health, free cooking classes, are being offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 8
Trumbull Art Gallery will sell treasures
Trumbull Art Gallery will sell treasures WARREN — Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., is
Alumni to meet
BOARDMAN — East High School January and June Classes of 1949 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Friday at
Stambaugh association announces officials
YOUNGSTOWN — The Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association announces trustees and directors for
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
Friday X Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church will serve fish dinners from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the
Gutierrez’ slam leads Tribe win
His first-inning blast sparked the Indians’ 8-2 victory over the White Sox. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Dunn’s record-breaking homer keys Reds past Bucs, 9-6
Adam Dunn’s 252nd homer passed up Ted Kluszewski on the club’s left-handed list. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Penguins come home hoping to end slump
Pittsburgh lost the first two games of the Stanley Cup in Detroit. PITTSBURGH (AP) — No wins, no
Hiram’s Paes receives award
The Springfield High graduate played four years for the Terriers. HIRAM — For all of the
Massillon like home for Irish
High School Regional Baseball Poland and Springfield also earned baseball regional trips.
Warren council will vote on using speed cameras
A councilman expects three or four companies to bid to install the radar system. WARREN — A
Boardman, Austintown join forces for water war
“We are not going to sit back and wait for Youngstown to strike.” Lisa Oles Austintown trustee
Yo. schools plan for rebuilding
Two old school buildings will be torn down as part of the rebuilding program. YOUNGSTOWN —
Township trustees hope to have a program in place in a month.
Township trustees hope to have a program in place in a month. LIBERTY — Township officials, in
Hubbard speller makes her way through national bee
The Vindicator’s champion said she’s had the opportunity to meet a lot of people. YOUNGSTOWN —
Masury teen killed when ejected in crash
Masury teen killed when ejected in crash WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — A Masury teenager was killed in a
Man admits shooting as self-defense action
The defense attorney said the victim deserved to be shot. WARREN — Airiz Coleman admits he
It’s definitely a no vote here on instant replay for Major League Baseball
The suggestion that baseball should and may use instant replay gets no vote here, nor anywhere
Girard council tables raises
Council will address the issue again in two weeks. GIRARD — The city’s police and fire chiefs
Valley’s bass tournament Saturday
Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas is scheduled to participate. BOARDMAN — The Ninth annual
Politically active pastor dies at 75
The pastor’s ‘love and mentorship will be missed.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Those who knew longtime
Independent files for Dann’s job
The state Democratic and Republican parties have until Aug. 20 to select their candidates. A
Celtics can learn from McDyess, Doc Rivers says
Their series with Detroit is deadlocked 2-2 with the next game in Boston. WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) —
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Alissa Wilson, New Castle, Pa., boy, May 26. Daniel and Tracie
Players still love to play in the old ice barns
Mellon and Joe Louis arenas, sites of the Stanley Cup Finals, are two of the NHL’s oldest. DETROIT
Wheat worries grow amid research cuts
The cuts are coming just as a new fungus threatens wheat crops. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dr. Yue
Recipe for cake-mix cookies reprinted for reader
Dear Heloise: I can’t remember how to make cookies from a cake mix. I thought I did not have to
Dad says son’s trip was for business
The son wanted to open a computer store in Jordan, his father testified. TOLEDO (AP) — Just months
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 28, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, May 28, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.
MARINO’S RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
MARINO’S RICOTTA CHEESECAKE 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, softened 91‚Ñ2 ounces graham
Philly program gives ex-cons a chance
The mayor’s program offers $10,000 tax incentives to businesses hiring ex-cons. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
Liberals can’t do without black mascots
Opinion: Years ago, when Jack Greenberg left the NAACP Legal Defense Fund to become a professor at Columbia
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David Gabriel, 41, of 486 Brookfield Ave., Boardman,
Budget meals can be tasty and nutritious
The challenge: Come up with a healthy, delicious and easy-to-fix dinner for a family of four for $10
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Peoples Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, 11 a.m. today.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY May 16
if you go
if you go Who: The Breeders with The Montana Boys When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: House of Blues,
Editor’s note
Tuesday’s NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs was not completed in
Public housing crisis gets short shrift
Opinion: WASHINGTON — There’s a housing crisis in America — but it doesn’t have anything to do with the
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Edward Strauss was on the staff of former Youngstown State University football
WNBA | Tuesday’s games
Mystics 80, Dream 74 WASHINGTON — Alana Beard scored 19 of her 25 points in the second half and
Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 149th day of 2008. There are 217 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, May 28, the 149th day of 2008. There are 217 days left in the year. On this date
More companies offer aid for adoptions
In 1990, 12 percent of 1,000 major companies had adoption benefits; now, it’s 47 percent. NEW
Hubby’s hobby has her shell-shocked
Dear Annie: My husband has a stressful job. To combat the stress, he and a co-worker play with
“A tip of the hat to a class act.”
Opinion: “A tip of the hat to a class act.” Actor George Clooney Speaking about Sydney Pollack, the
New home sales show unexpected April rise
Economists expect new home sales to remain weak for some time. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new
Mary Huebert and Bryan Lang set wedding date
X NORTH LIMA — Melva Huebert of North Lima announces the engagement of her daughter, Mary Grace
Networks plan fundraiser for cancer research
Networks plan fundraiser for cancer research NEW YORK — ABC, CBS and NBC will air a simultaneous
TALL AND CREAMY CHEESECAKE
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Set the rice free
Set the rice free Scripps Howard News Service: The Philippines, like many poor nations where rice
Big Brown returns to workouts
The horse jogged around Belmont Park for the first time since a hoof crack was discovered. NEW
Fundraisers use patient data
Fundraising to benefit medical institutions is allowed under federal law. SAN FRANCISCO — Joan
GOP fields new candidate in 1st District
LISBON — Caroline Hergenrother is in as the new Republican candidate in the 1st District state
Katrina housing leaves children with health woes
Studies seek to find whether the formaldehyde levels may lead to cancer in the future. BAY ST.
Looming deficits must not be ignored
Opinion: Congress is poised to approve a budget blueprint that would kick many long-term spending issues to
Percent of fat kids appears to level off
CHICAGO (AP) — The percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have
The Vindicator
The Vindicator OUR CHAMP: Hannah Stang Gerdes of Hubbard is at the Scripps National Spelling Bee
STANLEY CUP NOTEBOOK | From Mellon Arena
Cheap shots: Maybe the Pittsburgh Penguins should start showing more perspiration and less
Third man sentenced in murder
A nearly 3-year-old case vanished in 10 minutes. YOUNGSTOWN — The case of a defendant in a
FRENCH OPEN NOTEBOOK From Paris
Shadow: It’s not easy to stand in the shadow of Roger Federer. Ask any tennis fan to name a Swiss
Tornado numbers near U.S. record
Meteorologists say global warming isn’t the answer for the season’s frequent storms. WASHINGTON
Memo indicates diplomats could be recruited for Iraq
A list of ‘prime candidates’ will be urged to volunteer to serve in and near Baghdad. WASHINGTON
5th Wyo. superdelegate supports Obama
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday picked up a fifth Wyoming superdelegate.
Amber Hromyak, Eric Ziegler plan September vows
X AUSTINTOWN — Kenneth and Deborah Hromyak, 5055 E. Viola Drive, announce the engagement of their
TODAY
TODAY Noon (ESPN2) Tennis: French Open. Noon (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: White Sox at Indians.
ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Memorial Dublin, Ohio Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Muirfield Village Golf Club
Montoya is hoping to regroup with new crew chief
He is driving under his third crew chief in a month and will compete next at Pocono. CONCORD, N.C.
Memo to Hillary Clinton: Please don’t quit
Opinion: Last summer, I shook Sen. Hillary Clinton’s hand and gave her my business card when she met with the
Original Kazoo Co. stays true to name
The company has been sold, but some things aren’t changing. EDEN, N.Y. — The name of the place
Internet-based agents get access to listings
Consumers saved 1 percent on a home’s purchase price by using an online broker. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Thieves drilling into tanks to steal gas
Siphoning and gas station drive-offs are more common methods of stealing gas. DETROIT (AP) — Dale
Owners say NASCAR’s Pocono Raceway is not up for sale
There had been rumors that Speedway Motorsports Inc. was looking to buy the Pennsylvania track.
Rough will be difficult at Muirfield this week
Jack Nicklaus, tournament founder and course designer, says it isn’t that difficult. COLUMBUS (AP)
Ex-president emphasizes popular vote
CIALES, Puerto Rico (AP) — Former President Clinton said a big victory for his wife in Puerto Rico’s
FRENCH OPEN | Tuesday’s play
Weather: Rainy, with a high of 68 degrees. The start of play was delayed nearly 3 hours, and there
U.S. R&D locomotive significantly off track
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Eight out of 10 Americans tell pollsters they believe the nation is on the “wrong
Both vulnerable. North deals.
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McCain calls for talks about nuclear weapons
McCain calls for talks about nuclear weapons DENVER — Republican John McCain called Tuesday for
GM to speed cutbacks in pickup truck factory
Sales are slow for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.
MLB ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 12, Rays 6 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — One-time Tampa Bay prospect Josh
Mauresmo advances, but rain delays action
Only 13 matches were completed Tuesday because of the weather. PARIS (AP) — Amelie Mauresmo held
Mauled boy: Keep bad dog away
YOUNGSTOWN — Paul J. Richardson Jr.’s grandmother said he wants a black pit bull to come home from
A&S CHEESECAKE
A&S CHEESECAKE 6 ounces soft, creamy farmer cheese 1 pound, 14 ounces cream cheese at room
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Canfield City Council special meeting, 6 p.m. at the Francis J. McLaughlin
pleasure
Sweet memories are made of this: decadent cheesecake, the smells of the fixings and bonding over a
“David Mccullough: Painting With Words” (7 p.m., HBO): As a young man, David McCullough
“David Mccullough: Painting With Words” (7 p.m., HBO): As a young man, David McCullough planned to
Municipal residency fight goes to Ohio Supreme Court
Editorial: Municipal residency fight goes to Ohio Supreme Court More than two years after an odd mix of
The Breeders’ take: No need for mainstream
The band did have a hit but didn’t capitalize on it. Teaching her dog a new trick. That’s
Nesbitt fans 13 in Rondinelli’s 5-2 win over the Astro Falcons
STRUTHERS — Cory Nesbitt tossed a complete game with 13 strikeouts as Rondinelli Tuxedo defeated
Baby falcons get tags, names
The 3-week-old peregrine falcons are named Madison, Frangos and Cobalt. YOUNGSTOWN — They’re
Forum will offer free stroke screenings
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health Northside Medical Center will offer free stroke screenings Friday. The
class b baseball linescores
class b baseball linescores Rondinelli 5, Astro Falcons 2 Rondinelli0030020—561
FAMILY SEEKS CLOSURE
Murderer took more than life of young mom The brother says the man who killed his sister is
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Textbook Tillie (Barria)71.2020.8010.20 Ima Hogg
Party loyalists love Bush but worry about effect on McCain’s run
Bush and McCain were together at a private fundraiser Tuesday night. PHOENIX (AP) — John McCain’s
70-year-old Dayton diner keeps original atmosphere and patrons
DAYTON (AP) — Wympee’s manager Linda Anderson watches over the tiny diner on East Third Street every
U.N. examines sex abuse allegation
Researchers found that most children won’t report abuse by relief workers, out of fear. UNITED
Dems eye Ohio congressional seats
Democrats hold a relatively slim 15-seat majority in the 435-member U.S. House. Republicans
Honored YSU professor dies after illness
WEXFORD, Pa. — Dr. William A. Wood, 56, professor and director of the School of Technology at
Testimony against Olmert intensifies in Jerusalem
Testimony against Olmert intensifies in Jerusalem JERUSALEM — A Jewish-American businessman
STANLEY CUP FINALS Penguins vs. Red Wings
Saturday: Detroit 4,Pittsburgh 0, Monday: Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 0. Detroit leads series 2-0 Today:
Tribe slams White Sox
Franklin Gutierrez hit a grand slam in the first inning and the Cleveland Indians pulled off a rare
Boardman blanks McKinley in softball
BOARDMAN — Kelsey Ford pitched a two-hitter with four strikeouts and no walks, as the Boardman High
national bee
national bee F ast facts Fast facts on this week’s Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in
Woman confesses during 911 call
Police found the husband’s body after the caller told a dispatcher she’d killed him. CLEVELAND
CONTRACT AWARDS Youngstown schools
The city board of education awarded seven contracts Tuesday for the construction of a new Volney
Top court bolsters civil-rights laws
One decision was based on the Civil Rights Act of 1866. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 7, Kansas City 2 Baltimore 6, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago