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Hubbard residents face contested races for city council
Communication and finances are on the candidates’ minds. HUBBARD — Candidates for council at
Opponents decry plans for apartments in Poland
The developer is seeking a zone change to allow the apartments. POLAND — Some residents oppose
Police arrest 64 students in rioting at Kent State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An end-of-year college block party spiraled out of control when police fired
Daffodil days draw throngs to Fellows gardens
YOUNGSTOWN — Sunny skies, warm weather and table after table of daffodils drew people to Fellows
Bishop of Youngstown Diocese plans to move to city
Bishop Murry wants to live in Youngstown, seat of the diocese, and be part of the city’s
Wildcat rolls on in hearts of 100s at Idora celebration
Many at Spring Thing 2009 Saturday said they’d love to see the amusement park on Youngstown’s South
Vindicator Winter All-stars
Making the list takes more than just talent. Two overcame sickness to advance to the biggest
Second half struggles doom Mahoning Valley
The Thunder managed just one touchdown in the final two quarters of a 66-30 loss. YOUNGSTOWN —
Williams grades cop chief as B-/C+
In evaluating his first term as Youngstown mayor, Jay Williams would give himself the same grade.
Mayoral campaign lacks size and zest of ’05 drive
YOUNGSTOWN — The May 5 Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor pitting Jay Williams, the incumbent,
Tibbett lifts MV past US
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Mahoning Valley Phantoms are headed to their fourth straight Robertson Cup
Pachol, Leon set meet records at Poland Invite
POLAND — Howland senior Nicole Pachol added two more meet records to an already terrific track
Family to sponsor musical benefit
The family’s life was suddenly upside down. Mikael Pridon woke up one Monday morning to pain
YSU softball swept by Butler
INDIANAPOLIS — Junior Cheryl Cale turned in two solid pitching performances, but the Youngstown
Youngstown library cancels CSI talk by ex-convict Swiger
The library said it didn’t know the thriller writer’s criminal background. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Lions nab Stafford; Jets get Sanchez
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Stafford’s mission is daunting: Lead the Detroit Lions back from the only
Bowling event aids Big Brothers/Sisters
Volunteers said they get back as much as they give by helping young people. BOARDMAN — John
Canfield Fair tightening its belt
The Jim Santini Construction Co. of Washingtonville repairs the roof on the Historical Carriage Building at Canfield Fairgrounds.
Today in history
Today is Sunday, April 26, the 116th day of 2009. There are 249 days left in the year. On this date
When life is a grind ...
Teeth feel the stress McClatchy Newspapers The recession is a grind on people’s teeth as well as
Peanut butter collectors seek decorated tin pails
Peanut butter, everyone’s favorite food, has had bad press lately, but peanut butter collectibles
Cherry blossom festival
Cherry blossom festival NEW YORK — It’s cherry blossom time at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which
PAIL: Uncle Wiggily is still a popular character from a children’s book series started in
PAIL: Uncle Wiggily is still a popular character from a children’s book series started in 1910. This
AT&T to end CallVantage Internet phone service
AT&T to end CallVantage Internet phone service NEW YORK — AT&T Inc. is shutting down its
Free cell phones offered to needy
RALEIGH, N.C. — An obscure federal program that helps poor people pay for phone service is entering
RECESSION GARDENS
Seed specialists report sales are up A $70 investment in a garden yields about $600 in produce
Road tour carpool to Pa. greenhouse
Road tour carpool to Pa. greenhouse CORTLAND — “Come Along With Us,” a road tour, will carpool
5 straight Pens goals send Flyers into the offseason
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Sidney Crosby stood near center ice, answering questions from a television
Top 10 American adventures
Top 10 American adventures WASHINGTON (AP) — You don’t have to go to the Himalayas or the Amazon
‘Kite Runner’ makes list of 2008’s challenged books
NEW YORK (AP) — Not everybody loves “The Kite Runner.” Khaled Hosseini’s million-selling novel
Jillian Halfhill
If Canfield junior Jillian Halfhill sometimes seem good enough to play on a boys team, maybe it’s
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL First team: Ronnie Martino, Mooney, Sr.; Kenny Carter,
Literary news in brief
LOCAL Meeting canceled YOUNGSTOWN — CSI Y’Town Mystery Book Club has canceled its meeting
Indians have time to right ship
CLEVELAND — If the long baseball season teaches us anything, it’s that jumping to conclusions leads
selections First & second round
ROUND ONE 1. Detroit, Matthew Stafford, qb, Georgia. 2. St. Louis, Jason Smith, ot, Baylor. 3.
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly
For the week ending April 18: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Just Take My Heart” by Mary Higgins Clark
‘King of the Hill’ on Fox reaches 250th episode
Under different circumstances, it would sound a little creepy for 42-year-old actress Pamela Adlons
The price of success
Like many writers before him, Dan Brown faces pleasures and perils of fame By HILLEL ITALIE
golf roundup \ Saturday’s events
LPGA MORELIA, Mexico — Defending champion Lorena Ochoa shot a 4-under 69 in windy conditions
Stebner, Klimenko bring ‘Miracle Worker’ to life
Due to the physically demanding nature of the role, finding the right young actress to portray Helen
“King of the Hill” (7:30 p.m., Fox): After 13 seasons and near-cancellation once again,
“King of the Hill” (7:30 p.m., Fox): After 13 seasons and near-cancellation once again, “King of the
Side effects of Chantix take a toll on couple and their marriage
Q. My husband and I decided to take Chantix to help us stop smoking. Initially, we had side effects:
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Demetrius R. Ison The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
AMRON
AMRON (Hivleys Sportsman) — Tony Corradetti, Jr. 279-695, Aaron Nenadic 278-728, Bryan Kloss 277-
Saturday is Free Comic Book Day
NEW YORK — On Saturday, one day after the movie, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” hits theaters,
‘A Cabinet of Curiosities’
‘A Cabinet of Curiosities’ Jane’s Addiction (Rhino) Grade: A A multimedia treat for fans,
kKathryn Bennett, Green; arts and crafts, floral and fine arts.
kKathryn Bennett, Green; arts and crafts, floral and fine arts. George Berlin, Milton, speed
Back pain is topic at Womancare Center
Back pain is topic at Womancare Center HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dr. Dave Shelton Atteberry, neurosurgeon
‘Shrek the Musical’ to tour
‘Shrek the Musical’ to tour NEW YORK — “Shrek the Musical” is set to trek. Producer Bill
Seniors, retirees
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
VISTA job opportunities available for seniors
VISTA job opportunities available for seniors AKRON — Mature Services Inc. has been awarded a
TEAM FOX
Program is part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation Saturday’s event has a special meaning for this
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Milwaukee home open for tours
Advanced reservations are up 65 percent The National Park Service declared Taliesin a National
Antiques, collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Planting tips
tips Grow your own If you prefer to plant via seed, Renee offers these tips: Use fresh high-
Gingrich, Gore face off again in D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Al Gore paused during his descent from atop the marble Capitol steps on his way to
Mom sues city over lead-paint hazards
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati mother has filed a lawsuit claiming her son suffered from lead
Federal government needs more workers
WASHINGTON — For about 30 years, politicians have painted the federal bureaucracy as bloated,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE 2009, 4:30 p.m., Millcreek Park Community
IN THE CUP Area ace
Thomas Naughton of Canfield aced the 182-yard No. 6 hole at Youngstown Country Club. He used a 6
Clinton tells Iraqis the U.S. will not abandon them
BAGHDAD — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton promised the people of war-torn Iraq on Saturday
The politics of neighbors and your kids selling stuff
Opinion: There are tags for condemned homes. There are tags for housing code violations. What is the tag
Niles’ Lyell shocks Duddy
He earned a split decision victory over the previously undefeated Irishman. A few months ago,
Gunmen kill police chief in Mexico
PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico (AP) — Gunmen ambushed and killed the police chief of Piedras Negras, across
prep softball roundup \ Saturday’s games
Mathews 15-7, Chaney 5-6 VIENNA — In the first game, winning pitcher Autumn Timko (1-3) and Megan
Jaworski to speak at ‘Champions Among Us’ dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will welcome former YSU and NFL
May nuptials set for Kristen Rupert and Michael Hoops
AUSTINTOWN — Ken and Linda Rupert of Austintown announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Ethiopia: Would-be coup leader lives in U.S.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Ethiopian government has arrested 35 people suspected of a coup attempt
Victims’ rights vigil
Victims’ rights vigil WARREN — The 24th annual Victims’ Rights Week Vigil will be at 7 p.m.
Fashion show, luncheon to aid Akron Children’s
Special to The Vindicator ‘B’ PREPARED: Baubles, Bangles and Blooms is the theme for an event to
PUBLIC LIBRARIES | May schedule
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS “Creation Station: A Make-
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY • Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Commercial intertech • Commercial Intertech retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s
Cleanup days on East Side to begin Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens Association will sponsor the first of
Officials: S.C. fire mostly contained
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina firefighters continued Saturday to snuff out the hot
American on hunger strike
American on hunger strike TEHRAN, Iran — An American journalist jailed in Iran for purportedly
nba roundup \ Saturday’s games
Mavericks 99, Spurs 90 DALLAS — Tony Parker was exhausted, having done everything the San Antonio
3 new cases of swine flu bring total in U.S. to 11
NEW YORK (AP) — Two cases of the human swine influenza have been confirmed in Kansas and one more in
Struthers’ Giuriceo looks to impress
Entering his second professional bout, Struthers welterweight Jake Giuriceo has a simple plan for
Man facing gun, drug charges escapes
CAMPBELL — Police said a Coitsville Road man arrested on drug and gun charges escaped from St.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Stark-Summit League — is accepting teams. Call (330) 499-3508. Northwestern Regional
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Saturday 1st—Vorena (Dussette)6.804.403.80 Smitons Bay (Parker)18.6011.00
Country clubs lose golfers to recession
DAYTON (AP) — Country clubs are cutting costs and opening their golf courses to nonmembers in order
prep baseball roundup \ Saturday’s games
Mooney 7, Hickory 1 STRUTHERS — Winning pitcher Mark Warchol tossed a three-hitter and homered for
3 Youngstown women charged with soliciting
YOUNGSTOWN — Police working a vice detail for prostitution along Hillman Street arrested three women
Day of Caring keeps youths busy
‘Clean and green’ was the name of the game for more than 200 youngsters and adults.
Man kills 2 deputies, dies after being shot
CRESTVIEW, Fla. (AP) — Two north Florida deputy sheriffs were fatally shot at a shooting range by a
Area sports digest
area Youth Hot-Shot competition set YOUNGSTOWN — A youth Hot-Shot competition has been added to
TALONS 66, THUNDER 30
Tulsa20181414—66 Thunder71670—30 First quarter THUNDER — Quorey Payne, 23 pass from Blake
Clark sharp in PSU game
The Ursuline High graduate spent most of the sunny day on the sidelines. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
Airplane-bird collisions double in 3 years
CLEVELAND (AP) — New data posted on the Internet for the first time show the number of reported
Pistons seek pride for win
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — One word kept coming up Saturday as Cleveland’s players and coaches
Big man, big plan: Muransky overhauls Fonderlac
POLAND — Ed Muransky has always been a big guy. He was a 6-7, 277 pound all-state tackle at
Loud music in car leads to gun arrest
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a Truesdale Avenue man stopped for playing loud music in his car wound up
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games American League Texas 5, Baltimore 4 Minnesota 5, Cleveland 1 Boston 5, N.Y.
Bring the tea party home
Opinion: Bring the tea party home EDITOR: It is time for a Tea Party or a taxpayer revolt on the local
Montoya finally a Cup pole man
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Juan Pablo Montoya knows that what he did Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway
Record 95,722 show up to see Buckeyes, Pryor
COLUMBUS (AP) — There was a lot of yardwork left undone in the Buckeye state on Saturday. A
Browns get trade happy
Cleveland made t hree trades and four selections on Day 1 of the NFL Draft. BEREA (AP) — The
MLB roundup \ Saturday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 16, Yankees 11 BOSTON — Jason Varitek hit a grand slam, Mike Lowell
Getting Ziggy with it: Steelers nab DT Hood
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the Steelers, it was a case of a Ziggy and a zero on the first day of the NFL
Actress Bea Arthur dies at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced actress whose razor-sharp delivery of
Professor wanted in shooting deaths of 3
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Authorities were on a nationwide manhunt for a University of Georgia professor in
Fitch band spaghetti dinner at noon today
AUSTINTOWN — The Fitch High School band is sponsoring a community spaghetti dinner from noon to 6
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason M. Cooper, 29, of 517 N. St. Clair, Girard, and
Taking count of what’s wrong
Opinion: Taking count of what’s wrong EDITOR: The demise of the American way of life is based on three
Twins solve Pavano, roll past Indians, 7-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Slowey pitched eight sharp innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers,
Two candidates are running in the May 5 Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor. There are no
Two candidates are running in the May 5 Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor. There are no
Casino would make thing worse
Opinion: Casino would make thing worse EDITOR: Well, the gambling syndicate Penn National is at it again
Obama should follow the footsteps ‘TR’ made in great outdoors
Opinion: “Seriously, sweetie, I bought it only for the articles!” But when my wife caught me at JFK airport
Unemployed workers make TV ads pitching themselves for work
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) — Jayna Dinsmore dressed in a sharp pink blouse and black slacks and made the
Credit-card changes can cost plenty
Judy Eastman said she has never been late with a payment and usually, but not always, pays off the
TAKING IT TO THE BANKS
Small financial institutions paying high cost in crisis Bailout money has favored large banks,
Creativity can pay off in emergencies
“It’s hard for people to let go of their cable or Internet, but those are some of the things they
Card downloads your memories before you forget
If you tend to forget or neglect to move photo treasures from your digital camera to your computer,
Diaper change: More parents switch from disposable to cloth
With the economy in a downward spiral, some parents are sniffing out savings by jettisoning
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements Turning Technologies of Youngstown is one of 14 finalists for
Probe of disposal of property in Mahoning County lacking
Editorial: “Who was minding the store?” We direct the question at Mahoning County government officials in the
REGION
REGION Signing up for state’s deductible program COLUMBUS – Ohio’s private employers have until
A plucked PETA chick vs. plucked KFC chick
Opinion: Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien should consider the following question as he decides whether to hitch
Thinking outside the box
Editorial: Thinking outside the box We don’t know if a church and a community theater can coexist in a single
Hancher-Cornelius troth announced, wedding planned
The engagement of Amy Hancher and Neil Cornelius, both of 4663 Rhode Island Drive, and plans for
Parents announce D’Amico-Mikolich wedding plans
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Kara R. D’Amico, daughter of Kathleen A. and Michael A.
Thumans to mark 50th with dinner hosted by children
WARREN — Skip and Mo Thuman, 250 Carolewood Circle NW, plan to celebrate their 50th anniversary at a
Carsons are honored by their family during anniversary dinner party
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. William P. Carson of Boardman were the guests of honor during a dinner party
Crumps celebrate 60th with dinner, riverboat cruise
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. William E. Crump of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
SCOPE Howland Senior Center
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Ashley Aldan
What was supposed to be the best season of Ashley Aldan’s career started with a double ear
Kyle Leek
When he scanned his young roster at the beginning of the season, Howland High wrestling coach Brian
Garrett Trebilcock
After battling bronchitis for several weeks and turning in less-than-stellar times at the sectional
ON THE LINKS
APRIL TODAY — Penn-Ohio Golf League at Tippecano Country Club. MAY 3 — Sponsors Classic Golf
SPORTS TODAY
TODAY 7:30 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in
Desmar Jackson
Warren Harding senior Desmar Jackson has never stepped foot on campus at the University of Wyoming.
BIRTHS
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Melissa and Michael Reese, Warren, girl, April 22. Lindsay and
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Penguins-Flyers Wednesday, April 15: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Friday, April 17:
Athena tickets
YOUNGSTOWN — Thirty women have been nominated for this year’s ATHENA awards dinner. The program
ATHENA nominees
ATHENA 2009 nominees This year’s ATHENA awards dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. May 21 at Mr.
LIMELIGHTS
CONSTRUCTION Cogun, a church design and construction company in North Lima, announced several
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