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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
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.
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
Rotary ready to march for babies
Special to The Vindicator READY TO MARCH: The Rotary Club of Austintown will participate in a
Elementary students learn martial arts
Special to The Vindicator FLOOR EXERCISES: Students at West Boulevard Elementary School attend a
Area agencies plan joint fundraising event
Special to The Vindicator JUST DUCKY: Plans have been completed for a day of activities, which
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
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
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
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
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.
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.