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Youngstown police shoots ‘aggressive’ dog 13 times

YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis Moses said he understands that police officers have a job to do, but he said one

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Cavaliers clinch home-court advantage for NBA playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage throughout the


Phantoms’ next game on Thursday

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms will open the North American Hockey League’s North


Austintown schools’ Heuer not chosen for Springfield post

AUSTINTOWN — The school district’s superintendent is staying put, and he’s OK with it.

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Ryan, Brown tout federal legislation to retrain displaced workers

WARREN — Displaced workers and those just looking to make a career change may soon have a new tool


Antonini, state Dem chairman trade barbs

YOUNGSTOWN — Ex-Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairwoman Lisa Antonini said she was excluded from


Car buyers in March buy used vehicles

Car buyers in March favored used vehicles. Statistics released Monday showed that new vehicle


Death penalty sought in Fla. toddler’s slaying

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Casey Anthony, who is


Vandals damage Sharon High School stadium

SHARON, Pa. — Vandals with spray paint damaged the stadium and equipment at Sharon High School over


Two Easter weekend fires in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — Easter weekend fires caused damage to two Youngstown homes. A small house fire was


Mahoning County residents can recycle household appliances

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County residents wanting to recycle household appliances can do so from 9 a.m.


Hermitage Business Association plans Community Fun Night

HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Hermitage Business Association’s fireworks committee will have a Community Fun


Open house at Arlington Heights recreation facility

YOUNGSTOWN — Greater Youngstown Point is having an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at the


Youngstown schools set “Rally for Success”

YOUNGSTOWN — Parents and guardians of Youngstown city school children are invited to “A Rally for


School hall meetings set in April, May in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district wants to know what its residents think. The school district


One lane this week: Route 224 over Mill Creek in Boardman

BOARDMAN — U.S. Route 224 eastbound over Mill Creek will be reduced to one lane this week for the


Laid-off workers can access help network at Wednesday event

YOUNGSTOWN —“Tossing a Lifeline to Laid- off Workers” is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the


Free concert is fundraiser

Special to The Vindicator OPERATION BLESSING: Canfield Community Band will present a free concert

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Rotary ready to march for babies

Special to The Vindicator READY TO MARCH: The Rotary Club of Austintown will participate in a

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Elementary students learn martial arts

Special to The Vindicator FLOOR EXERCISES: Students at West Boulevard Elementary School attend a

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Area agencies plan joint fundraising event

Special to The Vindicator JUST DUCKY: Plans have been completed for a day of activities, which

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WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public

AUCTIONS • Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will have its


Easter Fellowship

Hundreds relish tastes of the season at Gardens Georgetown Catering of Boardman put on a lavish


A Valley story of resolve, rescue

Man recalls ‘scary’ day at Mosquito Lake in ’08 By ED RUNYAN CORTLAND — It was described as


Fund helps ease the financial bummer for pet owners needing veterinary care

The Bummer Fund gave out about $5,000 to 12 families in 2008. YOUNGSTOWN — The Bummer Fund

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Cavaliers have the rout stuff at the Q

Cleveland, 39-1 at home, can tie the NBA record for home wins on Wednesday. CLEVELAND (AP) — They


Sigh of relief: Reyes helps Tribe snap skid

CLEVELAND (AP) — Anthony Reyes’ six efficient innings looked like a masterpiece to the win-starved


Rich Rod comfortable in second year at UM

He no longer has to tiptoe through Michigan’s football offices, worried about stepping on the wrong


Deadline nears for Ohio scholarship program

Some 3,600 schoolchildren in the area are eligible to apply for the scholarships. YOUNGSTOWN —


Asbestos removal to cost $1M at West school

Asbestos found in the plaster walls will make razing the old Youngstown school complicated.


In 15 years, Indians overhaul old image

The Tribe erased decades of losing with a new ballpark, a new GM and a new plan. This year is


Cost of treating addicts triples

Alcohol remains the top abused drug, but opiate use is increasing. LISBON — The cost of drug


Lefty, Tiger give it their best shot

AUGUSTA, Ga. — It was the dream pairing most golf fans were looking for: Tiger Woods and Phil


Cavaliers’ Wallace bruises knee in victory

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Ben Wallace bruised his left knee in the second quarter of Sunday’s


Tribe’s Lewis strains arm, heads to DL

There was no structural damage, an MRI confirmed. CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians left-hander


Ohio man’s project to keep Arlington green blossoms

EUCLID, Ohio (AP) — Phil Fogarty knows about growing big things from seed. That’s his business.


Education improves at Ohio juvenile detention facilities

DAYTON (AP) — Libraries, regular student assemblies and more computers with better software are all


Today is Monday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2009. There are 262 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Monday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2009. There are 262 days left in the year. On this date


Religion has no place in jury rooms

Opinion: Despite his given name, Khristian Oliver was not heartened to learn that jurors in Nacogdoches


Faithful worship after twisters ravage region

MENA, Ark. (AP) — Easter Sunday prayers were offered for victims of deadly storms that hit western


nba roundup \ Sunday’s other games

Heat 122, Knicks 105 MIAMI — Dwyane Wade had one more argument for MVP voters: the second-best


area

area Messer gets 750th SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Slippery Rock Univ. baseball coach Jeff Messer


Fewer job openings force more couples to live under two roofs

CHICAGO — Jon Dodson planned to join his wife and four sons in their new home in southwestern


QUICK FACTS

QUICK FACTS Profile of those in Ohio Department of Youth Services custody: Average age: 17.4


FBI: Justice Department investigating inmate death

FBI: Justice Department investigating inmate death AKRON — An FBI spokesman says the U.S. Justice


“We are not intending to harm the captain, so that we hope our colleagues would not be harmed

Opinion: “We are not intending to harm the captain, so that we hope our colleagues would not be harmed as


NORWAY

NORWAY Dagsavisen, Oslo, April 7: All of Turkey expected (NATO’s next secretary general) Anders


Obama aces national security test in guiding piracy crisis to an end

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is showing only glimmers of life and two costly wars remain in


mlb roundup \ Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 5, Red Sox 4 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead two-run single


A killer gets royal welcome in Arab countries

Opinion: The Arab world has a new jet-set traveler, hopping from place to place on his presidential plane —


Baseball payrolls decline by $47M

NEW YORK (AP) — The recession has hit baseball salaries. Teams cut payrolls for their active


Hotel chain sells electronics, cars in lobby machine

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In the market for a Bentley sports car, a Jean Paul Gaultier dress or a


Investment in lobbying pays off big

WASHINGTON — In a remarkable illustration of the power of lobbying in Washington, a study released


Jones is lone contender in Kentucky Derby

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Larry Jones has known plenty of heartbreak at the Kentucky Derby. Now his


In a survey, 41 percent of people said their biggest fear in driving is that they would be trapped

In a survey, 41 percent of people said their biggest fear in driving is that they would be trapped


Out in 4? Colleges make it a pledge

HUNTINGDON, Pa. (AP) — Pursuit of a bachelor’s degree is often seen as a four-year journey from


President can lead or follow on Cuba

Opinion: The new look in American foreign policy is expected to reach the Western Hemisphere this week. It


Harang throws complete game as Reds blank Bucs

CINCINNATI (AP) — Pittsburgh turned in the defensive gem, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the one


Mandopoulos, Warren chief, leaves lessons to be learned

Editorial: Mandopoulos, Warren chief, leaves lessons to be learned The tenure of John Mandopoulos as Warren


Williams ready for anything after win

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A sliver of sunshiny optimism has slipped through the cloud of frustration under


Remains in exposed coffins to be reburied in Ohio

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say skeletal remains found in coffins exposed by erosion will


STIMULUS PROJECTS

STIMULUS PROJECTS By the number Ohio’s highway projects still in the planning stages that would


Direct Sales

The practice has gone far beyond the days of Avon cosmetics More than 80 percent of consultants


Weak crop prices end feast in farm states

WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — Farming communities that were largely insulated from the recession last year by


Penguins making progress

The first two weeks of spring football practice at Youngstown State have come and gone. If there has


EdChoice \ State vouchers There are 24 private schools in the area that are accepting EdChoice Scholarship students for the 2009-10 school year. They are:

COLUMBIANA county kAmerican Spirit Academy, East Liverpool. kHeartland Christian School,


‘National Road’ exhibit at museum

YOUNGSTOWN — After appearing at venues along U.S. Route 40, the Ohio Historical Society’s exhibition


Scott looking to have big, healthy season

“Last year was a big disappointment for me. I had a great camp and was really looking forward to the


Glenn Beck to tour U.S.

Glenn Beck to tour U.S. NEW YORK — Glenn Beck, Fox News Channel’s latest sensation, is taking a


St. Elizabeth Health Center

St. Elizabeth Health Center Kurt and Kristina Seidler, Girard, boy, April 9. Ashley Varnadore,


Diabetics skimp on care in recession

Diabetics are increasingly risking life and limb by cutting back on — or even going without — doctor


NEW ON HOME VIDEO | This week’s DVD releases

Available Tuesday: “The Reader” (R, 123 minutes): Bernhard Schlink’s highly regarded novel receives


Take the money and smile; not to would be crazy

Opinion: Take the money and smile; not to would be crazy EDITOR: I can’t believe The Vindicator is


Jamie’s Dance Force soloists win titles

YOUNGSTOWN — Soloists from Jamie’s Dance Force won major titles at two recent regional dance


Columbiana County

Columbiana County Drug help Here are numbers compiled by Columbiana County Mental Health and


btc winter tennis league

btc winter tennis league Standings Tier 2 Gray 9-3, Crimson 9-3, Light Blue 9-3, Purple 8-5,


“House” (8 p.m., Fox): We’re still reeling from last week’s shocker on

“House” (8 p.m., Fox): We’re still reeling from last week’s shocker on “House.” But life goes on as


U.S. Senate hopefuls to submit fund reports

COLUMBUS (AP) — Candidates hoping to replace retiring U.S. Sen. George Voinovich of Ohio in 2010 are


Give Donte the boot

Give Donte the boot The Plain Dealer: The news that Browns receiver Donte Stallworth had already


QB Stafford to Detroit? NFL draft talk heats up

The Detroit Lions obviously do not know what a Pro Bowl quarterback looks like. The last time a


Cabrera masters playoff

After Kenny Perry’s collapse, he became the first Argentine to win the Masters. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP)


Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK Q 7 6 3 u7 vK J 9 6 5 3 2 wVoid


YSU’s freshman catcher makes right calls

The YSU baseball team took two out of three games from Cleveland State this weekend. NILES —


Saturday’s Games

Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 5, Cleveland 4 Detroit 4, Texas 3 Chicago White Sox


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Established 11U — team seeks 1-2 players. Call (330) 720-3627. BB Rooners — has a


mountaineer results

mountaineer results late saturday 6th—Charlie Pot (Ramos)9.405.803.80 Austin Echo


TODAY

TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” 9 a.m. (ESPNU) College women’s water polo. Noon


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE TODAY BASEBALL Akron Hoban vs. Cardinal Mooney at Cene Park, 4:30 p.m. Canfield at


The Jewish Community Center encourages girls ages 16 to 18 to attend the teen self-defense class in

The Jewish Community Center encourages girls ages 16 to 18 to attend the teen self-defense class in


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Arnold G. Shiflett II and Stephen A. Zuercher The U.S. Marshals


Mahoning Valley edges Traverse City, wins series

Mahoning Valley edges Traverse City, wins series Goaltender Jordan Tibbett stopped all but one

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52 buildings burn at Christian center

ALTON BAY, N.H. (AP) — A massive Easter fire has damaged dozens of buildings on the grounds of a


Girls learn to fight back, boost self-confidence

Self defense instructor Larry Trombitas of Niles shows moves to Bryce Carsone, 17, of Hubbard during a self defense course for females ages 16-18 at the Jewish Community Center.

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nhl roundup \ Sunday’s games

Rangers 4, Flyers 3 PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers are packing their bags for the first round of the


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association, executive council, 8:30 a.m., Das


Burglary suspects

Burglary suspects YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested three men after a burglary at a house on East


Ohio veers away from some shovel-ready road projects

No other state is using federal stimulus funds for planning, officials say. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio


Malkin makes his mark, captures Art Ross Trophy

The Penguins standout finished with 113 points — three ahead of Ovechkin. MONTREAL (AP) — Now in


Nation

NATION At job fairs, the goal is to land second interview NEW YORK — Career fairs — geared to


Obama girls name their new puppy Bo

hObama girls name their new puppy Bo WASHINGTON — The first family has settled on a first pet — a


Theater group appreciates donation of old furs, clothes

Dear Heloise: When my husband’s 96-year-old grandmother passed away a few years ago, she had two


Teen is bullied in cyberspace

Dear Annie: I’m a 15-year-old girl who has been having problems with another girl for about a year.


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