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3 social workers plead not guilty in Pa. death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two co-founders of a social-services firm charged in the wake of the starvation
Beaver Township police find woman tied to chair in garage
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township police found an elderly woman tied to a chair in a detached garage on
Account opened to help cop hurt in fire
WARREN — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34 has established an account for Warren Patrolman Doug
Phantoms fall, 5-2
MASON CITY, Iowa — The St. Louis Bandits pounced on Mahoning Valley Phantoms goalie Jordan Tibbett
Peace officer memorial service May 21
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual fallen officers police memorial services will be at 10 a.m. May 21 at Our
Deal reached in police early-retirement buyout plan
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials reached an agreement in principle today on an early-retirement buyout
Jury finds James Hudson Jr. guilty of murder
YOUNGSTOWN — A seven-man, five-woman jury has found James A. Hudson Jr. guilty of murder with a
Boating safety class offered May 12 and May 19 in Canfield
CANFIELD — Mill Creek MetroParks and the Ohio Division of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft
Reminder: Stamps go up to 44 cents on May 11
In case you forgot or aren’t aware, it’ll cost you 44 cents to send a letter beginning May 11. But
Building improvements will eliminate trailers at two Boardman elementaries
BOARDMAN — What has been a staple at Robinwood Lane and Stadium Drive Elementary schools will be but
Children-created operas are Wednesday at DeYor Center
YOUNGSTOWN — Two original operas created by area children will be performed at 6 p.m. Wednesday at
YSU scientist put on leave after altercation
YOUNGSTOWN — A chemistry scientist employed at Youngstown State University has been placed on paid
Springfield BOE signs pact to cut annual energy costs
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield Board of Education has signed an energy-saving performance contract
New hours set at Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning Co. branches
YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County will make slight changes in hours at
Head-on crash in Niles injures at least one person
NILES — Two fire units and the police responded to a two-vehicle accident this morning. City
Easter Seals fundraiser walk Saturday in Boardman Park
BOARDMAN — Easter Seals fifth annual Walk With Me fundraiser is Saturday in Boardman Park.
Roth Bros. teams with Akron company on wind turbine
Roth Bros. of Austintown has teamed up with a new Akron area company on a wind turbine that’s
Principal: Ohio third-grader’s ‘hit list’ found
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A private elementary school in southwest Ohio has expelled a third-grader
Chrysler to idle plants until Fiat deal done
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler says it will temporarily stop most of its vehicle production until its deal
Appeals court denies Demjanjuk stay of deportation
CINCINNATI (AP) — The 6th U.S. Circuit of Appeals here has denied a stay of deportation to Germany
ID made on body found in Wal-Mart parking lot in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Mahoning County Coroner’s office has confirmed the identified a body found in a truck
Justice David Souter retiring from U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice David Souter is planning to retire after nearly two decades on the Supreme
Police investigating shooting, home invasion on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police were called to the 800 block of Compton Lane for a shooting at a house and a
Cortland United Methodist Church youth group plans famine project
CORTLAND — The youth group at Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., is participating in
Flag bill for Ohioans killed in military action proposed
COLUMBUS — The governor would be required to order the lowering of flags when Ohioans serving in the
Columbus man shot on Youngstown’s North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — The victim of an apparent shooting on the city’s North Side on Thursday night is not
Akron man gets prison term for meth lab operation in North Lima
YOUNGSTOWN — A man charged with cooking methamphetamine in the bathtub of a North Lima motel room
Local people receive state honors
YOUNGSTOWN — Martin A. Cegan, weights and measures inspector with the Mahoning County Auditor’s
Struthers cleanup day is Saturday, volunteers needed
STRUTHERS — The city will have its annual Litter Clean-up Day in conjunction with Join Hands Day on
Sesame Street performances continue through Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — Sesame Street Live’s “Elmo Makes Music” at Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St.,
Boardman Community Baseball opening day still set for tonight
BOARDMAN — Boardman Community Baseball plans to proceed with its 2nd annual Opening Day celebration
Circus comes to town today
YOUNGSTOWN — Circus Aut Mori begins its three-day run at the Covelli Centre, formerly known as the
Warren firefighters’ union stages protest at City Hall
WARREN — Warren City Professional Fire Fighters Local 204 scheduled an informational picket today at
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet for dinner
Society Digest
Moms to be honored at appreciation event CANFIELD — Holistic Moms Network, Youngstown Chapter, is
Golfers: Be prepared to scramble
Special to The Vindicator PREPARED TO SCRAMBLE: Although they have to wait until May 9 to take
Changing furnace filter fights indoor pollution
Dear Heloise: I just wanted to say thanks for the article on changing furnace filters.
Senate defeats plan to allow bankruptcy to avert foreclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday defeated a plan to spare hundreds of
Do we need the Veep?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Joe Biden: harmless second banana or threat to the Republic? The framers of the
Bondholders seek majority stake in GM
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp. bondholders want a majority stake in the restructured automaker
iPhone apps
iPhone apPs Top 10 paid 1. Stick Wars: A fast-paced game in which you must defend your kingdom
House OKs protections for credit-card users
WASHINGTON — Responding to anger and frustration from consumers and a push from President Barack
Daly earns trip to Orlando
Jared Daly of Hubbard did not have a very good junior season as the starting goalkeeper for
The King at Indy
Stock car legend Petty ready for new ride The King is coming to Indy. And Richard Petty is
Mass killing in Azerbaijan
Mass killing in Azerbaijan MOSCOW — A young man opened fire in a bustling building in a
Swine-flu outbreak spreads in U.S.; 300 schools closed
Sing ‘Happy Birthday’ while washing hands, one health official suggests. WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly
Auto deal extends Obama’s reach, risk
GM’s stakeholders should take lessons from the Chrysler bankruptcy. WASHINGTON (AP) — In
Suspect in shooting deaths has case bound over to grand jury
Preliminary hearings for two other suspects are today. WARREN — Marcus L. Yager, 22, of Vine
Gambler husband has affair
Dear Annie: I have been married for 25 years and have a 17-year-old son. My husband, “Jesse,” is
SRU sets private graduation for Mexico visitors
The students were teaching in Mexico City and might have been exposed to the swine flu. SLIPPERY
CIRCUS AUT MORI
CIRCUS AUT MORI If you go Show times: 7:30 tonight; 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., Saturday;
Diners report seeing Virgin Mary on food griddle at restaurant
CALEXICO, Calif. (AP) — The hottest thing on the griddle at the Las Palmas restaurant these days
CLOWNING AROUND: Giles, 78, of Youngstown, applies the makeup he uses to fill the role of
CLOWNING AROUND: Giles, 78, of Youngstown, applies the makeup he uses to fill the role of “Slim Jim”
Steelers’ minicamp opens
Steelers’ minicamp opens Unlike coach Mike Tomlin’s first minicamp two years ago, there probably
Entrepreneurs do well in down economy
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber encourages business ideas. YOUNGSTOWN — The best time
Ovechkin skips Capitals practice
Thursday’s game between Vancouver and Chicago was not finished in time for this edition.
Taking his job seriously
‘Slim Jim’ will delight circus patrons of all ages.
YSU’s 2 new deans granted tenure, professorial rank
The colleges of Fine and Performing Arts and Health and Human Services have new leaders.
Don’t panic about flu, residents of Valley told
If you experience flulike symptoms, stay home from work and school, a local medical director said.
Valley dealer: Chrysler will rebound from bankruptcy
Chrysler will shut down all of its plants during its bankruptcy proceedings. Car dealer Chuck
Cyclists prepare for long trek
BOARDMAN — Scott Finamore of Poland and Sam Malaska of Youngstown are gearing up for the bicycle
Cheatwood cites injuries to bad roll of the dice
It was good to have Tim Cheatwood weigh in on some issues recently. Most importantly, the former
The Steelers open minicamp, but there’s not many open jobs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Unlike coach Mike Tomlin’s first minicamp two years ago, there probably won’t be
Pens’ Crosby slips from top spotlight
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Hard to believe but, only four seasons into the career of the player once called
Force-d out: Kelly joins Thunder staff
The former QB with the Georgia Force has signed on as Mahoning Valley’s offensive coordinator,
Arnold, Samsa are YSU’s athletes of year
YOUNGSTOWN — Brad Samsa and Olivia Arnold were named winners of the Youngstown State University
Family, friends protest in stabbing incident
The killing was justified by self-defense, the district attorney insists. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Scrappers’ Fan Fest is Saturday
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will hold their annual Fan Fest on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3
Peers of Warren officer hurt in arson laud his ‘compassion’ at prayer vigil
‘It’s just a waiting game,’ Hipple’s brother said of whether the officer will live. WARREN —
Corrections
U Actual Boardman revenues in 2008 were reported at about $14 million with expenses about $17
Youngstown After School Alliance sponsors ‘Family Fun Day’ cookout to thank students
One student received a new computer for success in the program, in its eighth year.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George Miles 36, of 4200 Pembrook Road, #4, Austintown, and
Cop cleared in dog shooting
The dog’s owners said the dog had no history of being aggressive. YOUNGSTOWN — An internal-
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Matthew and Elizabeth Bodine, Poland, boy, March 13. Danielle
Betras taking Mahoning County Democrats by storm
Opinion: David Betras is a fast talker ¬≠— a real fast talker. He can also be an entertaining talker,
“We do not have all the answers right now, but we will get them.”
Opinion: “We do not have all the answers right now, but we will get them.” Margaret Chan World Health
‘Rhythm Heaven’
‘Rhythm Heaven’ (Nintendo) for DS Genre: Music; Rating: E Grade: C+ Not for the musically
Phantoms still in first despite loss in overtime
Mahoning Valley closes round-robin play today against the defending champions. STAFF REPORT
hot song
hot song Green Day’s new single, “Know Your Enemy” (Reprise), is a straightforward three-chords-
Sean Penn and his wife file for separation
Sean Penn and his wife file for separation NEW YORK — Sean Penn and Robin Wright are separating,
Validation finally comes for Disturbed
It finally may be time for heavy-metal rockers Disturbed to start flying over the radar. The nu-
Lawyer asks court to stop client’s retrial after delay
CINCINNATI (AP) — A lawyer for a man who spent 22 years on Tennessee’s death row for murder asked a
Girard police arrest 2 in connection with thefts
Additional charges may be coming. GIRARD — City police arrested two men believed to be
Grand jury indicts Austintown man
The alleged assaults took place about one month apart. WARREN — The Austintown man accused of
‘BATTLE FOR TERRA’
‘BATTLE FOR TERRA’ Grade: D Director: Aristomenis Tsirbas Running time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
Quest for adrenaline fuels Viso’s run
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — The Playstation received as a gift sat in a box, never opened. E.J. Viso
Today is Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2009. There are 244 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2009. There are 244 days left in the year. On this date in
United Community posts earnings
YOUNGSTOWN — United Community Financial Corp. earned $3.3 million, or 11 cents a share, in the first
Game time
Who: Thunder (1-4) vs. Albany Firebirds (0-5). When: Saturday, 7 p.m. Where: Times Union Center
So long Arlen Specter, we won’t miss you
Opinion: The return of Sen. Arlen Specter to the Democratic Party (he flipped in 1965 from “Kennedy Democrat”
For president of council in Struthers: Protopapa
Editorial: For president of council in Struthers: Protopapa We suppose there are some candidates who are
Flu not just a health crisis for Mexico
Opinion: Unless it is contained shortly, the Mexican swine flu outbreak that is sounding alarm bells across
3-D oddity seems part war movie
‘Battle for Terra’ delivers strong messages. “Battle for Terra” is a 3-D oddity that’s a war
Rep: Use of ‘hoax’ was bad choice
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina congresswoman says she made a poor choice of words when she
Case goes to grand jury
Case goes to grand jury WARREN — A Scott Street Northeast man has waived a preliminary hearing
Crash at Dutch parade kills 5
APELDOORN, Netherlands (AP) — Bright skies and a festive Queen’s Day mood brought thousands to a
Regional Chamber
Regional Chamber Services provided The Regional Chamber encourages entrepreneurs to seek
Market posts best month in 9 years
NEW YORK (AP) — April was Wall Street’s best month in nine years — offering some of the most
Avalon chairman fields complaints at meeting
The company’s golfing business needs about 400 more members to become profitable. VIENNA —
if you go
if you go What: Music as a Weapon Tour IV featuring Disturbed, Killswitch Engage, Lacuna Coil,
Police investigate shooting in city
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the city’s North Side on Thursday
IPHONE APPS 1 billion sold
Apple’s App Store, which features more than 25,000 apps , took only nine months from its launch to
Congress asked to extradite C. Hoerig
Brazil has offered to try the woman in that country, where the suspect fled after the shooting.
Blueberries’ antioxidants can aid brain function, research finds
Q. I’ve heard that blueberries have a beneficial effect on the brain. Can you tell me more about
Body found at Wal-Mart might be that of killing suspect, police say
AUSTINTOWN — The dead man found in his truck at Wal-Mart could be a suspect in a murder, township
UAE to investigate sheik over torture tapes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirates will investigate a member of its ruling family over
“Everybody Hates Chris” (8 p.m., The CW): On “Everybody Hates Chris,” our
“Everybody Hates Chris” (8 p.m., The CW): On “Everybody Hates Chris,” our beleaguered hero tries to
Spell is convicted of murder
Investigators don’t know why the woman was murdered. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A city man has been
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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British formally end Iraq presence
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraq war formally ended for British forces Thursday as America’s main battlefield
Liberty shooting case ends in acquittal
The jury deliberated for an hour. LIBERTY — A former township resident has been found innocent
LA police suspect man killed up to 30 women
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police believe a 72-year-old insurance claims adjuster arrested earlier this
Some birds have rhythm, lab studies reveal
NEW YORK (AP) — They wouldn’t blow away the competition on “Dancing with the Stars,” but it turns
Indictments Columbiana County
A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following people: Daniel L. Warren, 22, East
3 arrested in Girard theft case
Police are asking victims to claim their items. GIRARD — City police have arrested one man and
Back on Stable Ground
One horse trainer is looking to revive his once-winning ways LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bob Baffert
The word none dare speak
The word none dare speak Seattle Times: The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in FCC v. Fox Television
Derby is steroid-free; only small amounts of certain drugs allowed
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The biggest change at this year’s Kentucky Derby won’t be noticed by any fan
N.C. judge issues gag order in murder case
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina judge has signed a gag order in the case of a 22-year-old
Kentucky Derby Saturday’s race
When: Saturday Post Time: 6:04 p.m. Purse: $2,000,000 Distance: 11‚Ñ4 Miles Age: 3-year-olds Sex:
Children’s Center to close to public 11 days in May for STEM Program
YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 139 E. Boardman St., previously The
Former ‘enemy combatant’ pleads guilty
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A man who was locked up without charges for years pleaded guilty Thursday to
A-Rod ignores new bio
NEW YORK (AP) — A new, unflattering biography of Alex Rodriguez reportedly says he may have used
Developments on swine flu worldwide
Developments on swine flu worldwide Eds: UPDATES with Mexico Health Secretary saying 12 confirmed
Warren jeweler gives $199 necklaces to those hit by job loss, foreclosure
As of Thursday afternoon, the Warren jeweler had given away about 70 necklaces. WARREN —
Immigration rallies set for today; timing could’ve been better
CHICAGO (AP) — The timing is not the best. Immigration-rights rallies are set for today as health
Know the signs of stroke
Opinion: Know the signs of stroke EDITOR: Stroke is a medical emergency that can impact anyone. In fact,
Lawyer hired for probate-court fund appeal
The probate judge’s outside lawyer will get $150 an hour, with a $10,000 cap. YOUNGSTOWN —
Sports digest
local Hubbard’s Lias makes his choice HUBBARD — Robbie Lias, a two-way starter for the playoff-
Prostitution case carries motel-forfeiture potential
Four others are facing misdemeanor charges in Canfield court. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
Business digest
REGION Zink named senior VP at First National HERMITAGE, Pa. — Frank Zink has been named
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