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Ward Bakery Building brings creativity to the forefront
YOUNGSTOWN — A first glimpse, the Ward Bakery Building, 1024 Mahoning Avenue, just across from
Cemetery flag restrictions reaffirmed
CAMPBELL — A ban on U.S. flags around the perimeter of St. John the Baptist Church Cemetery was
Niles board considers sites for new schools
NILES — The board of education will announce the two sites for its new elementary schools during its
Lisbon prepares for Ohio Supreme Court visit
LISBON — Columbiana County Prosecutor Robert Herron said the appearance here of the state’s highest
YSU student panel objects to parking deck demolition plan
YOUNGSTOWN — The Student Government Association at Youngstown State University doesn’t want to see
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
aarp 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. May 7 at the Holiday Inn
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY • Garden Gate will meet at 7 p.m. for a program on a wreath stand for the remainder of the
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meeting announced
WEDNESDAY • Past Officers will meet at noon at the cafe at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Elva Easton
Rich Center Book Fair
Rich Center Book Fair BOARDMAN — The Rich Center Book Fair will take place Saturday at Barnes &
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet this week
TOday • Ruth Shrine members are reminded of the NEO meeting at 2 p.m. in Atwater. Also planned
Volunteers pitch in to clean up North Side
Beautiful homes, friendly residents and a lot of activism convinced at least one participant that
For the Love of the Game
Youngstown State softball players headline a drive to share old sports equipment with those in need.
Drill tests airport readiness
Airport and air base assess response to attack and mass casualties. VIENNA — A lone terrorist
Spartan Frazzini excels at the top
Boardman’s soft-spoken athlete lets her big stick do her talking. “The weather was great today and
Penguins’ offense hangs on to win spring jersey scrimmage
Both sides played well in the final tune-up before Friday’s spring game. YOUNGSTOWN — If there
Legion post, Scouts honorably dispose of flags
American flags can be burned or buried. American flags take a beating. Whether in combat or
Pennsylvania officials weigh roadwork options
PennDOT is considering how to keep bridge work from interfering with businesses in the town.
Baseball Penguins split pair at Niles
On YSU diamonds NILES — Casey Holland hit a walk-off, two-run double as the Youngstown State
Pioneers avenge loss with blowout of Thunder
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s potent offense leaped out to a 35-3 lead. By DAVE LAURIHA WILKES-
Roadside materials add to creations
Roadside materials add to creations The flower show judge said the limited flowers must have an
James’ 38 points help overwhelm Pistons in Cavaliers’ series opener
Game 2 of the series will be played Tuesday in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James crossed
Blessings come in threes
Boardman women share more than a common upbringing By DENISE DICK BOARDMAN — It was once,
Oakhill Renaissance Place
Forum Health’s final walk-through video after Southside Medical Center abandoned the Oakhill Renaissance Place in 2007 showed tons of old hospital furnishings — from beds to stretchers to sinks, which were turned into cash by one resourceful county inmate.
Monroe homers twice, has six RBIs for Pirates
The Bucs bombed the Braves, 10-0. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Craig Monroe came out of the dugout for a
Companies allow pets to be at work
WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — At the Marcus Thomas marketing agency, a pat on the head goes a long
Drop-off locations Where to donate equipment
Drop-off locations Where to donate equipment Youngstown Police Department — Second floor Police
SHAWNETTE JENKINS | DERRICK OLIVER
SHAWNETTE JENKINS DERRICK OLIVER TACOMA, Wash. — Shawnette Nicole Jenkins, formerly of Youngstown,
KRISTY WIRE | ISAAC KING
KRISTY WIRE ISAAC KING GIRARD — Kristy Wire and Isaac King, both of Bucyrus, were married in a 2
Planet is movie set for ‘Earth’
The film is set to open on Wednesday, Earth Day. LOS ANGELES (AP) — How do you make a movie when
ECO-FRIENDLY PAINTS
Nontoxic arm of household paint world is booming Not all paints that advertise as eco-friendly
Softball
Softball Mount Union 4-7, Otterbein 0-4 — The Raiders are 23-13, 9-5 OAC. Otterbein is 15-17,
‘Pittsburgh’ flick opens nationwide
Oh, to be a character in literature, especially modern literature, especially modern coming-of-age
Health fair planned
Health fair planned YOUNGSTOWN — Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana will have its
Updates improve female condom
NEW YORK (AP) — Advocates of the female condom are promoting a less costly, more user-friendly
Antonini remains a joker to the end
Opinion: A tip of the hat to Lisa Antonini for the comic relief she provided as chairwoman of the Mahoning
Father has a legal obligation to support his child
Dear Annie: I’m a 40-year-old woman. Four years ago, I met “Tom” online in a game room and he swept
Early corner cupboards can sell for thousands
Ever wonder how large, tall pieces of furniture were moved in and out of the small doorways in 18th-
New strains on old friendships
New strains on old friendships About three weeks after my son was born, I went out to meet a
McCormack gets star vehicle in ‘Sight’
If U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon had been chasing bad guys a couple of decades ago, she might have found
New coffee-table book from Reader’s Digest
New coffee-table book from Reader’s Digest NEW YORK — Here’s a book sure to inspire some armchair
Remembering Anita Friends and colleagues comment
FRIENDS, COLLEaGUES COMMENT Anita Lin has been a cultural giant in the Valley for many wonderful
Today in history
Today is Sunday, April 19, the 108th day of 2009. There are 256 days left in the year. On this date
“Sit Down, Shut Up” (8:30 p.m., Fox): No, that’s not a rude order. It’s a
“Sit Down, Shut Up” (8:30 p.m., Fox): No, that’s not a rude order. It’s a rude — and crude —
Film as fundraiser for Humane Society
Film as fundraiser for Humane Society COLUMBIANA — “Dr. DoLittle,” described as “one of the all-
It’s always Earth Day at this dump spot
It’s always Earth Day at this dump spot About 32,200 people visited the museum last year.
Safe magnesium intake depends on health of kidneys
Q. People’s Pharmacy has gotten me into a problem with my dear wife. As a regular reader of your
Best-Sellers Publishers Weekly
For the week ending April 11 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Turn Coat: A Novel of the Dresden Files” by
Help kids grow interest in environment
Earth Day is Wednesday. But, you can celebrate it all year round with some of these great new
For cheapskates, grim times are a golden age
WASHINGTON — Jill Berry is always on the lookout for free things. Last fall, the Woodbine, Md.,
Armed forces digest
HONORS Ohio National Guard wins environmental award COLUMBUS — The Ohio National Guard received
Ferrell in the wild
Ferrell in the wild LOS ANGELES — Will Ferrell says it was a thrill to join adventurer Bear Grylls
party planned
party planned WHAT: Ballet Western Reserve is hosting a retirement party for Anita Lin. WHEN:
New law treats teen prostitutes as abuse victims
LOS ANGELES (AP) — By the time she was 8, Amanda had been sexually abused by her father’s friend for
Special Needs Expo heads to Niles center
Special to The Vindicator FOR THE CHILDREN: Eszter Takacs, teacher for Miracles Unlimited, holding
Music reviews
‘Jewellry’ Micachu & The Shapes (Beggars) Grade: B+ Mica Levi is a 21-year-old, classically
Bowling leaders
800s Holiday — Tim Graham (806) in Tri-County Classic; 700s Amron — Elmer Maynard (759) in
Family Promise plans day-care open house, soup cook-off
GIRARD — Family Promise of Mahoning Valley Inc. will have an open house from noon to 3 p.m. May 23
Columbine altered police procedures
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — The first officers on the scene had never trained for what they found at
Local man diagnosed with rare inherited genetic disorder
Local man diagnosed with rare inherited genetic disorder James E. Howard has survived much longer
Happy 100th birthday Virginia Valenzisi
Born: April 21, 1909, in Youngstown, a daughter of Carmel and Salvatore Morella. Siblings: She had
Obama policy on torture has 2 sides
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is trying to close a chapter in the nation’s history that
Amazon glitch purges sales rank, angering authors
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon.com apologized for an “embarrassing and ham-fisted cataloging error” that led
Truth behind the tragedy
Three new books try to make sense of the Columbine shootings 10 years later “Columbine” by Dave
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One Dave Beda of Youngstown aced the No. 2 hole at Reserve Run Golf
N.H. case could transform hiring
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Inside a burning building, fire doesn’t discriminate between Matthew
Literary news in brief
local Writing workshop YOUNGSTOWN — A writing workshop will take place from 7 to 9 p.m.
Nonevent fundraiser scheduled by Junior League of Youngstown
The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay READY FOR DERBY: Although this Kentucky Derby event may be just a
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Nona C. Henderson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Pilfered book returned to library after 145 years
RICHMOND, Va. — Washington and Lee University has a missing library book back on its shelves —
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s hard to believe Anita Lin is 50.
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s hard to believe Anita Lin is 50. Slender, poised and attractive, the longtime
Soccer
Soccer Behavior of coach warrants a timeout Fanfare: On April 4, I was watching a soccer game
A few weeks back, a local blogger e-mailed me a request.
Opinion: A few weeks back, a local blogger e-mailed me a request. The person was asking The Vindicator to
Networking sites being used to fight STDs
CINCINNATI (AP) — As life moves to the Internet, a growing number of public health agencies are
CURRENT PRICES for antiques, collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Iran convicts reporter; U.S. ‘disappointed’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran convicted an American journalist of spying for the United States and
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 6, Cleveland 5 Oakland 8, Toronto 5 Boston 10,
Chemical spill causes massive vapor cloud
DOVER, Ohio (AP) — A large chemical spill early Saturday at an east-central Ohio plant spawned a
Golf coupon book available from UW
YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is offering a 2009 Golf United
Higgins crowned ‘Mother of Year’
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Mothers of Twins Club crowned Frannie Higgins its “Mother of the Year”
Coupons, bartering grow in popularity
WASHINGTON — Another sign that consumers are increasingly searching for free items is the growing
3 graduate from program in leadership development
PERRYSVILLE — Community Action Leadership Academy announces the graduation of three area
A summary of federal government figures on syphilis and HIV:
A summary of federal government figures on syphilis and HIV: The rate of primary and secondary
Congress weighs bill on global warming
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last time Congress passed major environmental laws, acid rain was destroying
Congress returns to deal with big issues, big goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — So far this year, Congress has done what it does best — spend a lot of money and
Program targets medicine cabinet
Pilot programs will have local pharmacists teaching about abusing drugs found in the home.
NATO frees 20 hostages; pirates seize Belgian ship
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — NATO forces rescued 20 fishermen from pirates who launched the latest attack
Next up This week’s schedule
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Men’s tennis vs. Duquesne, 1 p.m.; women’s tennis at Milwaukee, 11 a.m.
Indians spank the Yanks, 22-4
Indians spank the Yanks, 22-4 The Cleveland Indians set the bar for Yankee Stadium’s new record
Sports notices
BASEBALL Stark-Summit League — is accepting teams. Call (330) 499-3508. Northwestern Regional
AREA GOLF CALENDAR On area courses
APRIL 26 — Penn-Ohio Golf League at Tippecano Country Club. MAY 3 — Sponsors Classic Golf
Escapees caught, to be charged in murder
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff says two men who escaped from jail there will be charged with
Bronx cheers: Indians wallop Yankees, 22-4
NEW YORK (AP) — The jokes started flying as the Cleveland Indians piled up runs in the second inning
area softbaLL Saturday’s games
Jackson-Milton 5-0, Niles 4-2 NILES — In the opener, Maddie Griffiths hit two doubles for the
Obama watches, weighs next moves by Cuba
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — President Barack Obama says America’s estranged relationship with
Snowstorm strands hundreds
DENVER (AP) — Colorado transportation officials Saturday reopened a lengthy section of Interstate 70
Public skeptical that woman raped, killed girl
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Callers have inundated the phone lines of Tracy police, saying it can’t be.
Reaching out to Chavez, Ortega
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — President Barack Obama offered a spirit of cooperation to America’s
President: Tough economic choices face government
WASHINGTON (AP) — Families are making tough decisions about their money, and so too will their
Osgood, Wings beat Jackets
DETROIT (AP) — Brian Rafalski, Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg and Jiri Hudler scored, Chris Osgood
Biffle rolls dice for Nationwide
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Greg Biffle and his Roush Fenway Racing team gambled their way to a record
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Schicks (Nguyen)4.203.602.60 Fine Noble (Bracho)5.603.60
Pilot in crash reported trouble
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (AP) — Cecil A. Murray’s flight from one Florida beach town to another was going
Seniors menus
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Thunder notebook \ From Wachovia Arena
Familiar face: The Thunder saw a familiar face across the line of scrimmage. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s
NBA roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Bulls 105, Celtics 103 (OT) BOSTON — Derrick Rose scored 36 points in his first career playoff
Flyers hurting; series shifts to Philadelphia
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — The Flyers’ playoff predicament is a cruelly familiar one. Sidney Crosby,
Stop blaming Obama already
Opinion: Stop blaming Obama already EDITOR: Since the Republicans, sore losers that they are, have no
area BASEBALL roundup \ Saturday’s games
Campbell 6, Chaney 1 YOUNGSTOWN — Josh Gore hit a two-run double in the second inning for the Red
Kress’ legacy is worth saving
Opinion: Kress’ legacy is worth saving EDITOR: When Samuel H. Kress created the foundation that bears his
SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Flyers
Wednesday: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Friday: Pittsburgh 3, Philadelphia 2, OT, Pittsburgh
The Latest Line was not received in time for this edition.
The Latest Line was not received in time for this edition.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 22, Yankees 4 ClevelandNew York abrhbiabrhbi Sizemr cf4331Jeter
Define ‘aggressive’ please
Opinion: Define ‘aggressive’ please EDITOR: Regarding Monday’s report of a Youngstown police officer
Targeting training to jobs
Editorial: Targeting training to jobs Even at times of relatively high unemployment and even in areas as
Don’t blame it on Bush
Opinion: Don’t blame it on Bush EDITOR: President Obama and the Democrat-controlled Congress are fond of
NHL Roundup \ Saturday’s other games
Bruins 5, Canadiens 1 BOSTON — Marc Savard scored two power-play goals and the Boston Bruins moved
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Village Council, special work session, 6 p.m., town hall, 308 S. Main St.,
Lack of diversity on U.S. Supreme Court bench undermines its work
Opinion: AIXENPROVENCE, France — It may not be long before President Obama is confronted with the delicate
George Will was mistaken
Opinion: George Will was mistaken EDITOR The Constitution’s takings clause states “nor shall private
NHL / Blue Jackets/Red Wings schedule
SCHEDULE Jackets vs. Red Wings Thursday: Detroit 4, Columbus 1; Saturday: Detroit 4, Columbus
MLB Roundup \ Saturday’s other games
American League Blue Jays 4, Athletics 2 TORONTO — Lyle Overbay hit a two-out, two-run homer off
Valley has the most to lose in next year’s census count
Editorial: Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland could have been speaking directly to the people of Mahoning, Trumbull and
The Numbers \ Pioneers 80, Thunder 43
Thunder3141313—43 Pioneers2828213—80 First Quarter PIONEERS — Irvin Campbell, 24 pass from
Milestones
SCOUTS Eagle award ceremony William Chuirazzi, son of Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Chuirazzi, 2027
Women's golf
Women Lady Players (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Barb Wollitz 37, Low net: Joyce Naymick 32; Least
Births
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Bob and Tamara Thomson, Hubbard, girl, April 9. Forum Health
SATURDAY LOTTERY DRAWINGS
SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Saturday night: Pick 3, 0-1-9 Pick 4, 2-8-5-4 Rolling Cash 5, 3-10-
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank L. Carpenter, 48, of 746 Jewel North Road, Newton Falls,
Correction
HUBBARD — Kirsten (Kirby) Morris, a senior at Hubbard High School, has successfully completed the
Former firefighter acquitted of arson, homicide
KITTANING, Pa. (AP) — A jury acquitted a former volunteer firefighter of starting a duplex fire that
Area sports digest
ysu Dove Spring Game luncheon Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN — Reservations for the annual Bob Dove Spring
Senior center activities
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
Walkers to raise MS funds
Walkers have the option of completing a two- or four-mile route. CANFIELD — Walkers and
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