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Kids live for another Sesame Street moment
YOUNGSTOWN — Who could forget seeing Elmo for the first time? Donald Brown and Heather Gregg of
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Denny’s for a
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club MINERAL RIDGE • A meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will be at 12:30 p.m.
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY SBlt Woodland will meet at 7 p.m. at McDonald High School Library for a program. Hostesses
Surprise party honors Novosels’ 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. William I. Novosel HUBBARD — Mr. and Mrs. William I. Novosel, 3894 S. Main St.,
Family celebrates with dinner, dance for Polens’ 50th
SALINEVILLE — Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eugene Polen, 18601 state Route 644, were honored by family and
Mr., Mrs. Yeager, of Berlin Center, to celebrate 50th
BERLIN CENTER — Daniel Lee and Ruby Ann Yeager, of Berlin Center, are marking their 50th wedding
Cupan anniversary to be observed with family in Fla.
MCDONALD — Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cupan, 812 Pennsylvania Ave., will celebrate their 50th wedding
Children host anniversary party for the Balashes
HUBBARD — On April 18 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Balash of Hubbard were honored by family and friends as
Skoviras attending anniversary Mass and dinner party
STRUTHERS — The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Skovira, 477 W. Omar St., is being
Wolves Club to award scholarships at dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — Five area high school students will be the recipients of scholarship grants to be
Senior Menu
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Forget-Me-Not Gala to fight Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater East Ohio is pleased to announce its upcoming Spring Gala,
Senior Sidelights
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Society Digest
Garden club awards CANTON — The Youngstown District was well represented at the annual Garden Club
Fundraiser for Easter Seals will put focus on fashions
The Vindicator/Wlliam D. Lewis REFLECTING: As they prepare for the Angels of Easter Seals fashion
Student uses spring break for Habitat cause
GREEN — At 4 a.m. April 11, Dawna and Lyndsey Cramer of Green Township were second-guessing their
Struthers education hall of fame to induct 2 former teachers
STRUTHERS — Two former longtime Struthers High School teachers, Daniel Mamula and the late Carol
Salem sees raceway property as vehicle to speed development
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford now sees the Quaker City Raceway as a potential economic development
So long trailers, hello building additions at 2 Boardman schools
BOARDMAN — What has been a staple at Robinwood Lane and Stadium Drive elementary schools will be but
Vindicator wins many honors in Associated Press contest
COLUMBUS — The Associated Press Society of Ohio honored The Vindicator on Sunday with many awards
Jury selection begins in 2005 Youngstown capital murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection has begun for the capital murder case of Antwon Lanier in the Aug. 6,
Austintown company takes lead in developing wind turbine for ‘huge’ U.S. market
Roth Bros. of Austintown has teamed up with a new Akron area company on a wind turbine that’s
AMERICAN MADE: Huey and Rosaria Harris of Warren look at pamphlets about the need to buy American-
AMERICAN MADE: Huey and Rosaria Harris of Warren look at pamphlets about the need to buy American-
CENTER OF DEBATE: A ballot issue in Tuesday’s election has sparked feuds between Idora
CENTER OF DEBATE: A ballot issue in Tuesday’s election has sparked feuds between Idora neighborhood
Immigrant’s killing not a hate crime, jury says
POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors called the beating death of an illegal immigrant from Mexico a
Volunteers pitch in to clean up East Side
High school students to retirees did their part to add cleanliness to several neighborhoods.
VOTER TURNOUT
VOTER TURNOUT Odd-year primaries Voter turnout in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties is
Today is Sunday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2009. There are 242 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Sunday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2009. There are 242 days left in the year. On this date in
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St., caucus, 7 p.m.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Barbara Adkins et al v. Linda Schoaff, personal injury.
Body can absorb chemicals in sunscreens
Q. Breast cancer runs in my family. My mother had it first, and I was diagnosed six years ago. Mine
U.S. on the Run
Adam Wytko will try to reach his goal of running a marathon in all 50 states today in Pennsylvania
basketball
basketball Ten Star Camp — is for boys and girls ages 10-19. Call (704) 373-0873. Girard Relay
Billionaire Buffett is upbeat on recovery
Last fall, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway said the U.S. faced ‘an economic Pearl Harbor.’ OMAHA,
Fundraising for Easter Seals can be as easy as a walk in Boardman Park
Last year’s Walk With Me event raised $21,000; this year’s goal was $30,000. BOARDMAN — People
Words to the wise: Book sale offers classics, variety, deals
SHARON, Pa. — If you’re looking for inexpensive entertainment in this economy, you’ll find stacks of
Horse show set for May 30 and 31 at Canfield Fairgrounds
CANFIELD — The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association Extravaganza, an American Quarter Horse
Leon breaks record, Optimistically
AUSTINTOWN — As Crestview senior Jakob Leon was leaving last week’s Poland Invitational, a woman
Man accused of biting baby’s neck found hanged
READING, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a man accused of biting a 1-year-old
if you go
if you go The Friends of the Library’s four-day used-book sale begins this week at Community
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Capitals
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Capitals Today: Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2. Washington leads series 1-0.
HANDS ON | Valley volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
ENOUGH: Jim Graham, president of the United Auto Workers Local 1112, speaks at an “America
ENOUGH: Jim Graham, president of the United Auto Workers Local 1112, speaks at an “America Fights
Many stocking up, just in case
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ammo. Canned goods. Vegetable seeds. Fortified water by the case. They are
$300M set for energy projects
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Interior Department is sending more than $300 million in federal stimulus money
Grocer serves as test market
COLUMBUS (AP) — Some upstart food companies have caught on to an open secret in central Ohio: If you
Baseball team wins; softball squad drops 2
YSU sports VALPARAISO, Ind. — Freshman catcher Jonathan Crist hit an inside-the-park grand slam as
UAW wins a big Chrysler stake but can’t run company
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union would appear to be the big winner in the Chrysler
Residents to corner food stores: We’re fed up
Some residents believe cleansing markets of alcohol sales or shutting them down could deter crime
Iraqi soldier kills 2 U.S. soldiers
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi soldier opened fire on a U.S. military team Saturday, killing two American
Obama says Wall Street will play less-dominant role in the economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wall Street is not going to play as dominant a role in the economy as regulations
Residents living with crime must participate in cleanup
Editorial: It isn’t easy for law-abiding citizens to watch as their neighborhoods deteriorate because of crime,
FOR A CAUSE: About 250 to 300 people participated in the fifth annual Easter Seals of Mahoning,
FOR A CAUSE: About 250 to 300 people participated in the fifth annual Easter Seals of Mahoning,
SATURDAY DRAWINGS
SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Saturday night: Pick 3, 7-5-8 Pick 4, 9-3-1-5 Rolling Cash 5, 1-10-
LOCAL OPTION
LOCAL OPTION The results of the November 2008 election showed that about 60 percent of voters
Salem’s ‘The Price’ gives audience much to ponder long after play ends
SALEM — Arthur Miller’s “The Price” is a deep and psychological drama that leaves the theatergoer to
Shelling of hospital kills 64, hurts 87
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan forces shelled a makeshift hospital in the war zone Saturday,
FOR THE ISSUE: Tuesday, the Party Pantry will be on the ballot, and residents can vote whether the
FOR THE ISSUE: Tuesday, the Party Pantry will be on the ballot, and residents can vote whether the
Dems see opportunity In gay marriage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Gay-marriage legalization in several states and the public’s growing acceptance of
Men
Men Transit Service League (Knoll Run): Low gross — Mike Dobos 38, Glen Milton 39, Tom Kinkela 41,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Softball vs. Green Bay, 11 a.m. Friday — Baseball vs. Wright St. (DH)
Girl’s dad: I can care for her
NEW YORK (AP) — The father of an African girl Madonna hopes to adopt says he wants to take care of
Attack on Pakistani outpost leaves 18 dead
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Dozens of militants attacked a Pakistani security outpost Saturday in an area
Softball Roundup Saturday’s games
Warren JFK 1, Champion 0 CHAMPION — After dealing with cancelled doubleheaders, Warren JFK and
Collectors seek wedding-related pieces
At most American weddings, you can expect to see a wedding cake, usually covered in white frosting
Baseball roundup Saturday’s games
Columbiana 6-9, Chaney 3-1 COLUMBIANA — Erik Kissel and Tyler Denmeade had two hits apiece and
Granderson’s HR triggers Tribe loss
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers were on the verge of another frustrating early season loss when
Innings streak ends as Bucs win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nate McLouth’s run-scoring single allowed Pittsburgh to stop a 22-inning scoreless
Woolley Bully! Unknown trainer emerges after improbable journey
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The horse came out of nowhere. The trainer might as well have, too. Maybe the
Rep. Ryan’s decision to stay put is right on
Opinion: There was a collective sigh of relief in the Mahoning Valley, especially within the ranks of the
Met replaces live opera in parks with screenings
Met replaces live opera in parks with screenings NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera is replacing
Hold owners to account, not an entire breed of dogs
Opinion: Hold owners to account, not an entire breed of dogs EDITOR In response to Sunday’s letter
CURBSTONE COACHEs \ 2009 Hall of Fame inductees The Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame banquet is today at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman. Bo Pelini, football coach at Nebraska and a Cardinal Mooney High
Dick Angle (football): He was a three-year letterwinner and starter for Ursuline, helping the Irish
H1N1 virus traced to N.C. hog farm in 1998
WASHINGTON — The new H1N1 influenza virus that continues to spread through the U.S. has ancestry in
Santa Fe Roast Beef: Champ of Boardman Businessmen
The Santa Fe Roast Beef Company’s bowling team won the Boardman Businessmen’s League for 2008-09.
Steelers are focusing on avoiding ’06-like letdown
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin wasn’t coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers when their Super Bowl-winning
local
local Cancer Awareness night is Friday YOUNGSTOWN — The American Cancer Society and the Mahoning
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 1st—Strangelet (Skerrett)11.006.804.00 Luccirockinbucci
Kemp, 1-time VP nominee, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games American League Cleveland 6, Detroit 5 N.Y. Yankees 10, L.A. Angels 9 Toronto
NATO warship thwarts hijack, seizes explosives
NATO warship thwarts hijack, seizes explosives NAIROBI, Kenya — Special forces on a Portuguese
Ovechkin, Crosby score as Caps grab series lead
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a series featuring several of the NHL’s most notable stars, a couple of role
James driven to win it all
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Nobody will be there, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown thought as he left the house
Options promised to workers at Ohio plant
TWINSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Officials in and around the town of Twinsburg are already looking for ways to
Wild wins; Phantoms are idle
MASON CITY, Iowa — The Wenatchee Wild slipped past the Bismarck Bobcats on Saturday to end the
Two more cases of swine flu confirmed in Ohio; virus spreads in U.S., Asia, Europe
One ‘probable’ case of an H1N1 infection has been reported in nearby Portage County. COLUMBUS
Pick a perfect pet
Pick a perfect pet BOARDMAN — Animal Appeal, a pet education and rescue organization, will have a
A downtown escape — gentlemen first, please
Opinion: Lisa Reali likes men. But not in the way that should evoke giggles and smirks. She likes men in
Kyle Busch gets win for his birthday
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Kyle Busch celebrated his 24th birthday with a trip to Victory Lane at Richmond
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
Laundry rooms can be loaded with function With these tips that put everything in a place, laundry
Marine from southwest Ohio killed in Iraq
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Pentagon says a Marine from southwest Ohio has been killed in Iraq. The
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
TRUMBULL CO.
Opinion: WARREN Treasurer Democrat YJohn D. Homlitas* Council president Democrat YRobert A.
Building tourism
Building tourism Officials say that crime in New Orleans — or the perception of it — is the No. 1
Her ‘awesome’ husband lacks interest in sex
Dear Annie: What do you think about a married couple whose only intimacy is make-up sex? My husband
cake topper: This bisque wedding cake topper is 7 inches high, taller than most. It was made about
cake topper: This bisque wedding cake topper is 7 inches high, taller than most. It was made about
Easy Street to present ‘The Music Man’
The troupe loves a big, brassy crowd-pleasing musical. YOUNGSTOWN — In a corner of Easy Street
Account established for injured patrolman
Account established for injured patrolman WARREN — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34 has
Ashanti to make stage debut in ‘The Wiz’
Ashanti to make stage debut in ‘The Wiz’ NEW YORK — Ashanti is going down the Yellow Brick Road to
Spike Lee films a game in the life of Kobe Bryant
The documentary airs May 16 on ESPN. NEW YORK — You could call Spike Lee the basketball
In ‘Letter to My Daughter,’ Angelou reflects on life, grace and self-esteem
“Letter to My Daughter” by Maya Angelou (Random House, $25) If there is one thing women should do
YSU Theater will go around the world for drama, comedy
The season will end, as usual, with an opera and a dance concert. YOUNGSTOWN — The theater
SINGLED OUT
Heather McElhatton takes on a subject she knows all too well — the single woman’s quest By JEFF
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending April 25: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “First Family” by David Baldacci (Grand
Mistake of late training is correctable
john rosemond What’s it going to take for American parents to realize that just as it’s far easier
For Taylor Swift, it’s headliner time
Country singer Taylor Swift already had the music industry taking notice of her CD “Fearless,” the
The theme is “Hat Tricks,” and wouldn’t you say our readers had more than a few up
The theme is “Hat Tricks,” and wouldn’t you say our readers had more than a few up their sleeves
“Cold Case” (9 p.m., CBS): The music of Pearl Jam is woven throughout the two-part
“Cold Case” (9 p.m., CBS): The music of Pearl Jam is woven throughout the two-part season finale of
FREESTYLE MUSIC PARK
‘Get Off My Cloud’ at this place The Hard Rock Park was purchased out of bankruptcy for $25
Pittsburgh Symphony at Scottish Rite Cathedral
Pittsburgh Symphony at Scottish Rite Cathedral NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Symphony
In the cup! Area holes in one
Jack Hamm of Austintown aced the 165-yard No. 7 hole at Crosscreek Resorts in Titusville. He used a
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Bernita K. Carter The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Take aim on other killers
Opinion: Take aim on other killers EDITOR: It is a tragedy that Swine Flu is happening. Enough so that
‘Defying Gravity’
‘Defying Gravity’ Keith Urban (Capitol Nashville) Grade: B Keith Urban’s new “Defying
MLB Roundup Saturday’s other games
American League Angels 8, Yankees 4 NEW YORK — Matt Palmer outpitched CC Sabathia for his second
Longshot Mine That Bird soars
Jockey Calvin Borel pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the Kentucky Derby’s 135-year history
Rapper Asher Roth: He’s not just a ‘stoner kid’
NEW YORK — Asher Roth is in bed. On a Tuesday. At 1 p.m. Watching ESPN on a flat-screen TV in a
softball
softball PAC Championship Thomas More 4-1, Bethany 3-0 — The Saints are 34-9. The Bisons are 23-
NBA PLAYOFFS \ Saturday’s game
Celtics 109, Bulls 99 BOSTON — After a record-setting seven overtimes in the first six games, the
The Edge’s home plan riles Malibu
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A few years ago, U2 guitarist The Edge went for a hike, and there in the
Penguins stay cool despite tough loss
WASHINGTON — If the Pittsburgh Penguins need any solace after Saturday’s 3-2 series-opening loss to
Tribe bullpen collapses
Tribe bullpen collapses Curtis Granderson hit a two-run homer in Detroit’s three-run eighth
Lessons to be learned from the Chrysler bankruptcy
Editorial: Lessons to be learned from the Chrysler bankruptcy The bankruptcy of Chrysler — a company that
Party Pantry Watch
Party Pantry Watch Residents on the South Side want a dry precinct to try to limit violent and
Notre Dame’s Obama invite irritates Catholic bishops
This coming week, Bishop Thomas Wenski of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Fla., will take the
Officials: Obama team considers revamping military trial system
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration may revamp and restart the Bush-era military trial system
Howland hurdler races for a big date
AUSTINTOWN — Nicole Pachol was in a race against time on Saturday — and not just on the track. The
Road skid grows to 15 in Albany
The previously winless Firebirds dropped Mahoning Valley to 1-5. By BILL TOSCANO ALBANY, N.Y.
Paltry primary turnout forecast
Turnout in Mahoning County is expected to be 22 percent, its elections board chief predicts.
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