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State senators propose help for homeowners with septic systems
WARREN — Two state senators feel they have created legislation that will help homeowners with septic
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan spent more than he raised so far this year
YOUNGSTOWN — Among the five U.S. House members who represent the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, U.S.
Mahoning commissioners find money for two county agencies
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have found $310,000 in an old sales tax fund to give
Chevy Centre, USHL deal appears close
YOUNGSTOWN — If there is to be hockey next season at the Chevrolet Centre, it will be played by a team from the United States Hockey League, the highest junior league in this country.
Boardman police have a new lifesaving tool
BOARDMAN — Township police this month began carrying automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in
David Sharpe gets 7 1/2 years in dismemberment case
YOUNGSTOWN — David Sharpe, the 46-year-old Pyatt Street man who pleaded guilty to reckless homicide
John Madden retires at 73
NEW YORK (AP) — John Madden, the burly former coach who has been one of pro football’s most popular
Forum Health forum tonight at Northside
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health, which has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy
Symphony Ball to be gala evening at DeYor Center
Special to The Vindicator STEPPING UP: Among those participating in arrangements for the Symphony
Church dinner set
Church dinner set MINERAL RIDGE — Pork and sauerkraut dinners will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Hundreds use tax day to protest federal spending policies
100s here protest federal spending with TEA parties TEA (Taxed Enough Already) party protests
YSU FOOTBALL GEARING UP
In two meetings with Ohio State, Lenny Wicks won special honors. Youngstown State senior
New basketball recruits brighten future at YSU
The Penguin women signed five, the men two and both added a local standout. YOUNGSTOWN —
Ohio casino backers to start signature drive
About 400,000 names are needed to get the issue on this fall’s ballot. COLUMBUS — Signature
Let the fireworks begin
The Phantoms and the U.S. National team will play their final NAHL series. BOARDMAN — Having
Female vets serve with pride
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN The women served their nation with pride. Two were “lifers,” making
Pens ground Flyers in Game 1
Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves in the 4-1 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) — For most
Warren robotics students put skills to the test in Georgia
Warren robotics students put skills to test in Georgia STAFF REPORT WARREN — Two dozen Warren G.
Celts’ home mark safe as Cavaliers lose in OT
Playing without its starters, Cleveland failed to match Boston’s 40-1 home record. CLEVELAND (AP)
State OKs funding to update Austintown schools
State OKs funding to update Austintown schools Reconstructing and renovating older buildings is a
YSU to name Mosca, DePoy as new deans
University trustees are expected to act on the recommendations later this month. YOUNGSTOWN —
East Side shooting leaves one dead
YOUNGSTOWN — A shooting at an East Side market left one city man dead and another in critical
Hundreds of houses targeted for razing
Youngstown demolitions to begin in a few months By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — About 500
Tony Rosile of Hubbard, who lost his full-time job in 2007, was one of many jobless attending the Lifeline to Valley Workers event Wednesday at the Chevrolet Centre in Youngstown.
A new hope
Hundreds of the ‘new poor’ attend Lifeline event for help in dealing with jobs crisis.
U.N.’s refusal to cooperate in spending probe wrong
Editorial: A month after U.N. Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon used the word deadbeat to describe the United States because of $1 billion in unpaid dues comes word that the world organization hasn’t been particularly careful in the way it has spent American money.
What’s the alternative?
Opinion: What’s the alternative? EDITOR: A March 17 letter discussed the attacks by Israel upon the Gaza
Surplus food
Surplus food Friends Housel Chapel, 192 Hazeltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 11 a.m.
‘Grey Gardens’ is one colorful story
What is, is never the whole story. What made it that way — that’s where deeper fascination lies.
NASA nixes Colbert, goes with Tranquility
NASA nixes Colbert, goes with Tranquility NEW YORK — One small step for NASA, one giant running
“Samantha Who” (8:30 p.m., ABC)
“Samantha Who” (8:30 p.m., ABC): Sam goes into debt after losing big in Las Vegas. We’d bail her
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John E. Metzinger, 23, of 1675 Western Reserve Road, Boardman,
Man found guilty of April ’08 murder
YOUNGSTOWN — It was not clear what the jury would do when it came back into the courtroom Wednesday
Weekley goes for 3 straight in PGA event
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Boo Weekley’s having too much fun at Harbour Town to worry about
Actress Thorne playing with fire on 'Rescue Me'
HOLLYWOOD — If Callie Thorne’s Sheila Keefe had a theme song, it would be Johnny Cash’s “Ring of
We must build a healthier America
Opinion: America’s health is failing. Despite unprecedented biomedical achievements, Americans are sicker
Cereal-box recycling hint is a real treat
Dear Heloise: I have a recycling hint for cereal boxes. I had some treats I wanted to send home with
Search warrant in ’07 case validated
Jack C. Amato Jr. claims self-defense in the shooting death of his wife. LISBON — Authorities
Rathbone brings daily life to comedy routine
The minutiae of daily life is what makes comedian John Rathbone tick. “I do everyday material,”
Solution lies in tax cuts, federal frugality
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The idea that government “stimulus” spending can lift the United States out of
Firm, dealers join to buy Saturn
DETROIT (AP) — An Oklahoma City private equity firm has teamed with a group of Saturn dealers in an
Girard, Hubbard, Liberty police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD April 12 Criminal
Company fights Woody Allen lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A clothing company known for its racy ads is fighting a $10 million lawsuit brought
Afghan marriage law stirs protests
KABUL (AP) — The women shouted: “Equal rights and human rights!” A few feet away, men hollered back:
Auriemma to stay with Connecticut
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma couldn’t pass up coaching an
• Announced by Christopher and Shara (Bryant) Curd of Pittsburgh is the birth of a daughter,
• Announced by Christopher and Shara (Bryant) Curd of Pittsburgh is the birth of a daughter,
Study links dementia, low sugar in diabetics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — People with diabetes whose blood sugar plummets so low that they have to go to
Special Victims Unit to return for 11th season
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC is renewing “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” for another year. Series
Preacher’s family mistreats dog, neighbor says
Dear Annie: About four years ago, a preacher and his family moved next door to us, and we have had
Patched for you by KFC
Patched for you by KFC WARREN — The city has tapped an unusual source of funding to get $3,000 for
Filipinos enter sixth month of captivity by Somali pirates
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Ruel de Guzman seemed destined for a life at sea. Several relatives
BASEBALL LINESCORE
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Playhouse announces auditions for play
YOUNGSTOWN — Neil Simon’s romanic comedy, “Barefoot in the Park,” will be staged in July by
George Harrison gets a star on Walk of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hundreds of George Harrison’s biggest fans and best friends, including Paul
Tribe gets solid efforts from Laffey and Wood
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kerry Wood earned his first save. Aaron Laffey earned another start and the
Nationwide protests target tax burden, Obama policies
ATLANTA (AP) — They protested not far from the site of the original Boston Tea Party, and in
On tax day, Obama pledges move to ‘simpler’ tax code
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared on tax-filing day that he aims to ease the dread
African American museum planned
The crown of an African king’s headdress provided inspiration for the winning design for the
Iranian president vows fresh start with the West
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s hard-line president said Wednesday he would soon unveil proposals to resolve
Comedian puts a Smiley face on bringing people together
Rickey Smiley just wants everybody to get along. As a comedian, actor and syndicated radio morning
Canfield beats Jamestown 16-1 to stay perfect
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Senior Dan Banna homered, singled and drove in three runs to lead the Canfield
More money, fresh ideas will spur economy
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In February the Congress approved $787 billion of federal spending in order keep the
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
SUSAN SKRZYNSKI Residence: Boardman Education: Graduate, Chaney High School, 1980. Military
Delphi working on products for hybrids
CHAMPION — Delphi Packard Electric is devoting more of its engineers at its local technical center
Epilepsy drug taken by mothers linked to lower IQs in toddlers
ATLANTA (AP) — Toddlers of moms who took the epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy had lower IQs
Obama begins trip to Latin America
WASHINGTON (AP) — Add this tough chore to President Barack Obama’s journey to Latin America:
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
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Building plan models
Building plan models The Austintown school district has five possible building plan options.
if you go
if you go Who: John Rathbone When: Tonight, Friday and Saturday (times vary) Where: The Funny
Thomas to give 1st year salary back to school
MIAMI (AP) — Isiah Thomas sat in his new gym for an hour, at one point turning his gaze toward the
Hampton too tough again for Bucs, 6-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Hampton pitched six shutout innings and the Houston Astros snapped a five-
Sports digest
YSU Spring luncheon slated Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State Sports Information Office
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Both vulnerable. North deals.
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Doctor practices steps for dancing contest
Call her the dancing doctor. Dr. Elena Rossi, a neonatolgist, is the chairwoman of pediatrics at
Neko Case looks to nature, animals for ‘Middle Cyclone’
NEW YORK (AP) — Neko Case has four dogs and two cats, but that only hints at the affinity she feels
nba roundup \ Wednesday’s other games
Pacers 115, Bucks 108 INDIANAPOLIS — Danny Granger scored 35 points, and the Pacers overcame a 17-
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
N.J. law will require decal for teen motorists
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Would you drive any differently if you knew there was a teenager behind the
Candidate withdraws from race for Democratic chairman
YOUNGSTOWN — Sam Matheny, who was campaigning for the vacant Mahoning County Democratic Party
Network seeks ex-official
CHICAGO (AP) — NBC says it wants Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois governor, to appear on its
French seize mother ship; U.S. seeks to freeze assets
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — The U.S. and its allies battled Somalia’s pirates on two fronts Wednesday,
Cowabunga, dude!
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: The culture killjoys might consider it Much Apu About Nothing, but the new
Consumer prices take an unexpected dip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices dipped unexpectedly in March, leaving prices over the past year
Kucinich used Panama firm
Kucinich used Panama firm CLEVELAND — A finance report shows an Ohio congressman who staunchly
CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
“We remain confident that John Demjanjuk will be deported and finally face the bar of justice
Opinion: “We remain confident that John Demjanjuk will be deported and finally face the bar of justice for
Baseball
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Where to go: Area entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Auction of Michael Jackson property called off
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s glove is not going once, going twice — or going anywhere. A
Blue Jackets energized by play of rookie goalie Mason
COLUMBUS (AP) — For a team that had never had a winning record, let alone made the playoffs, the
Natural approaches to managing blood pressure
Q. I’ve been having problems with high blood pressure for quite a while, especially since I became a
Fiat: Unions must agree to cost cuts
MILAN (AP) — Automaker Fiat Group SpA will walk away from a deal to take a 20 percent stake in
Hybrid promise has challenges
President Barack Obama’s campaign pledge to put 1 million plug-in hybrid cars on the road by 2015
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox at Detroit, ppd., rain Seattle 3, L.A.
Will Americans forever be in blue jeans?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — On any American street, or in any airport or mall, you see the same sad tableau: A 10-
Warren school projects detailed
WARREN — School officials and community members learned the particulars of the building project that
U.S. soldier convicted of killing 4 Iraqis
VILSECK, Germany (AP) — A U.S. Army soldier was convicted Wednesday of murder in the execution-style
Obamas make $2.7M
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle millionaires from his best-selling
YSU budget report shows $6M funding gap for 2010
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University isn’t talking any hard numbers yet, but a preliminary
‘STATE OF PLAY’
‘STATE OF PLAY’ Grade: B Director: Kevin Macdonald Running time: 2 hours Rating: PG-13 for
WGH’s Jackson, Randall of K.C. make it official
GREENSBORO, NC — As expected two area basketball standouts signed Division I letters of intent.
Sold on reality television: 'Pitchmen' closes the deal
Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan sell things on television, famously. Mays, a burly man with a
Gay pride show to raise funds for June street fair
The weekend event will feature testimonials from gay and lesbian residents. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Journalism is alive and well in 'State of Play'
As dense as a Watergate-era newspaper and as immediate as a blog, “State of Play” is an absolutely
ThunderRider rolls out its debut
In musician Mike Ilich’s mind, he’s seen the mountaintop. As a member of local extreme heavy-metal
Today in history
Today is Thursday, April 16, the 106th day of 2009. There are 259 days left in the year. On this
The nation in brief
NATION Threat of foreclosure rose 24% in first quarter WASHINGTON — The number of American
Sports schedules, today and Friday
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: China Open. 1 p.m. (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: Indians at Yankees.