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Murder trial begins Tuesday in Wellsville shooting death
LISBON — Before Jamie A. Farley died from gunshot wounds, he told police the name of the man he said
Testimony under way in Curtis Young murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Moore said she couldn’t understand why her sister, Helen Moore, would slowly be
Meeting set Thursday on state Route 626/state Route 7 change
NORTH LIMA — Representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportation will conduct an
Lawrence Co. jury decides man should get death penalty for ’07 slaying
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A jury deliberated for five hours today before deciding a New Castle man will die
Judge sends case of two charged in drive-by shooting to grand jury
WARREN — Judge Thomas Gysegem ruled the state had presented sufficient evidence to bind over murder
Agency will look into benefit cancellation and Amweld pension fund
An Amweld Building Products retiree is welcoming news that the federal government will investigate
No bond set for man accused of rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old city man has been remanded to the Mahoning County jail without bond after
West Side man files as independent candidate for Youngstown mayor
YOUNGSTOWN — If Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams wins Tuesday’s Democratic primary, he’ll have to
Youngstown would lease 160 police stun guns
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider legislation Wednesday to allow the Youngstown police
Lawmakers OK $4.5 million loan for clean fuels facility
COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker panel signed off Monday on a $4.5 million forgivable loan to assist the
AP: James is NBA's MVP
CLEVELAND (AP) — Unstoppable at both ends of the floor this season, LeBron James is the NBA's Most Valuable Player.
Men with guns, mask and gloves arrested in car
YOUNGSTOWN — Police do not know where three men arrested Sunday were headed, but they do know the
Argument and chase preceded killing of three
YOUNGSTOWN — An argument that began at Helen Moore’s house was followed by a vehicular pursuit over
Competency evaluation sought in burglary case
WARREN — The attorney for a city man indicted on a burglary charge, allegedly breaking into a house
Police pepper spray man swinging a bat
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is charged with misdemeanor obstruction of official business and aggravated
Cabaret club in Austintown raided and boarded
AUSTINTOWN — The Go Go Cabaret is closed following a Friday night raid by Austintown police and
Warren police sort through West Side shooting
WARREN — A 52-year-old city man was treated at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital Saturday
Route 224 traffic pattern changes over Mill Creek
YOUNGSTOWN — Traffic pattern changes were made Saturday on U.S. Route 224 over Mill Creek. Route 224
YSU will celebrate Cinco de Mayo
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will celebrate Cinco de Mayo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday
Curtis Young capital murder trial begins
YOUNGSTOWN — Opening statements are underway in the capital murder trial of Curtis Young, 26, of
Boardman plans for May 25 Memorial Day parade
BOARDMAN — The community’s 105th Memorial Day Parade and service will be May 25. The Boardman
Cavs prepare with Wright stuff
The ex- Hawk could prove to be a valuable source as Cleveland strives for a long postseason run.
Boardman Schools
Boardman Schools Improvements The district plans to add classrooms at Robinwood Lane and Stadium
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints National City Bank v. Faith Holdings LLC et al, foreclosure.
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
bingo, card parties • Second Chance Animal Rescue will have a bingo fundraiser from 6-10 p.m.
OVI Task Force arrests 7
OVI Task Force arrests 7 BOARDMAN — The Mahoning County OVI Task Force arrested seven drivers
Author sees A-Rod as insecure
Selena Roberts’ unauthorized biography on the N.Y. Yankees’ slugger was released today, about a week
Writer isn’t a happy rider
Opinion: Writer isn’t a happy rider EDITOR: On April 30, I had to ride the WRTA buses. Never again, if I
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Percilla (Barria)44.6018.206.20 Roy’s Fighter (Gaitan)19.009.20
SATURDAY’S SUMMARY
SATURDAY’S SUMMARY FIREBIRDS 50, THUNDER 41 Thunder72077—41 Firebirds0151421—50 First
Crosby practices open-net shots
Pittsburgh’s captain was the victim of one of the best saves in recent NHL history. WASHINGTON
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Nina M. Mitchell The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Chara’s misplay boosts ’Canes
BOSTON (AP) — Cam Ward’s second playoff shutout in four games and a rare misplay by Zdeno Chara on
Unlikely Marchant concludes 3OT thriller over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) — The third overtime was only about a minute old when Anaheim’s Todd Marchant flicked a
2 ex-Struthers teachers honored for excellence
STRUTHERS — Two former longtime Struthers High School teachers, Daniel Mamula and the late Carol
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.
btc winter tennis league
btc winter tennis league (At Boardman Tennis Center) Scores Crimson 6.5, Dark Green 6.5. Dark
WIND POWERS PROFITS
Austintown company crafts wind turbine to install on rooftops throughout the U.S. Roth Bros. will
California in state of permanent stagnation
Opinion: WASHINGTON — California’s increasingly severe and largely self-inflicted economic crisis will deepen
Strategies help consumers save on fuel
NEW YORK (AP) — There’s one rule that all car owners learn, usually the hard way: Cheap gas doesn’t
Some stick with Chrysler, but others skeptical
HOUSTON (AP) — The stalwart. The bargain-hunter. The skeptic. As Chrysler dealers across America
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE L.A. Angels 8, N.Y. Yankees 4 Toronto 5, Baltimore 4, 11
Trailers to be trashed at Boardman schools
Six classrooms will be added at Stadium Drive, with seven added at Robinwood Lane. BOARDMAN —
Official says journalist will get fair appeal
Official says journalist will get fair appeal TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s foreign minister assured his
Hawks advance with 91-78 blowout
ATLANTA (AP) — The final blowout went to Atlanta, so it’s the Hawks who’ll get a shot at LeBron
YOUNGSTOWN — Based on the deadly earnest, howlingly awful 1936 anti-drug screed of the same
YOUNGSTOWN — Based on the deadly earnest, howlingly awful 1936 anti-drug screed of the same name,
2009 Projects
WILLIAMSON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: $30 million. Construction — April 2009-August 2010.
WATTS project to begin sooner
YSU revises priorities to favor athletic center By HAROLD GWIN YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
To save money, use up all those sample products
Dear Heloise: At this time, everyone is looking for ways to save money. One is to take inventory so
Nephew seeks gay encounter
Dear Annie: I am a 38-year-old single man with a serious problem involving my 13-year-old nephew,
Baseball Roundup \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 5, Red Sox 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Carl Crawford tied a modern major
Report: Lake Erie turbines feasible
COLUMBUS (AP) — Energy researchers say the winds blowing across Lake Erie can power wind turbines,
Killers stay in comfort zone
In talking to The Killers drummer Ronnie Vannucci about the path he took to musical stardom, it
Pakistan closer to fighting Taliban
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan on Sunday edged closer to a major conflict with Taliban militants as
Ethanol’s effect on global warming hasn’t been tested
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s commitment to take on climate change and put science over
Federal investigators digging into Edwards’ campaign finances
RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal investigators are sifting through the records of money that helped John
Victory Lane caps Busch celebration
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Kyle Busch planned to open the bulk of his birthday presents when he returned
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ron and Corrie Rafferty, East Palestine, boy, May 1.
Leipheimer, Armstrong take top 2 spots in Gila
PINOS ALTOS, N.M. (AP) — The last big test for Lance Armstrong before the Giro d’Italia was more
Cueto, Reds blank the Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zeros are easy-to-find digits these days in Reds and Pirates box scores. The Reds’
Judges from the Modesto Bee had these comments about some of the Vindicator winners:
Judges from the Modesto Bee had these comments about some of the Vindicator winners: Dennis B.
The thrill of achievement keeps Frank Ohl teacher in the running
Leskanic’s co-worker Wendy Russo also ran in the 2008 marathon, and three others joined him in a
With Elmo in the house, kids live for another Sesame Street moment
Sesame Street Live ends a four-day stay at DeYor Performing Arts Center with a lot of excitement.
Vindicator wins big in Ohio AP contest
Vindicator Editor Todd Franko said the newspaper’s staff produced much ‘standout’ work. COLUMBUS
Memorial service set for fallen police officers
Memorial service set for fallen police officers YOUNGSTOWN — The annual fallen-officers police
NAACP must help save auto industry, Jesse Jackson says
DETROIT (AP) — The NAACP has fought for a century to bring equal and civil rights to blacks, but the
new on home video This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Chandni Chowk to China” (PG-13, 154 minutes): Sidhu travels east from the New
Raceway may fuel growth in Salem
The purchase of the land for $1 million looks possible, the city’s mayor says. SALEM — Mayor
Death-penalty murder trial to begin soon
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection has begun for the capital murder case of Antwon Lanier in the Aug. 6,
Nationwide, the annual cost for a private nursing home room is $74,208.
Nationwide, the annual cost for a private nursing home room is $74,208. Genworth Financial
REGION
REGION Health-care office opens NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Cambridge Home Health Care, which is based in
Detroit’s Verlander strikes out 11 as Tribe falls
DETROIT (AP) — The Cleveland Indians learned what the New York Yankees discovered six days earlier:
Developments
Developments Swine flu worldwide Key developments on swine flu outbreaks, according to Centers
Just being able to vote is reason enough to be excited
Editorial: Just being able to vote is reason enough to be excited Tuesday’s election is not a very big
If you drive a lot, why shouldn’t you pay a lot?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The richest nation on earth can’t pay for the roads it needs anymore. The way the U.S.
Mileage-based tax is an invasion of privacy
Opinion: OAKLAND, Calif. — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed taxing drivers based on mileage,
Cost of building nuclear reactors is staggering
COLUMBUS (AP) — A ghost from the nuclear industry’s early years has reappeared. It is not public
Get a raise even in a tough economy
WASHINGTON — As companies cut employees and freeze wages, the future may seem bleak even to those
A time for caution, calm
A time for caution, calm Philadelphia Inquirer: The death of a 23-month-old Mexican boy in Texas
Comic Schimmel accused of beating his wife
Comic Schimmel accused of beating his wife CALABASAS, Calif. — Stand-up comic Robert Schimmel has
“I don’t want anybody to have false expectations. The science is challenging here.
Opinion: “I don’t want anybody to have false expectations. The science is challenging here. Production can be
Today is Monday, May 4, the 124th day of 2009. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, May 4, the 124th day of 2009. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in
Protests erupt after prime minister fires Nepal’s army chief
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s prime minister fired the army chief Sunday after a struggle over
NBA Playoffs Cavs vs. Hawks
Tuesday: Atlanta at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Thursday: Atlanta at Cleveland, 8 p.m. Saturday: Cleveland
“The Hip Hop Project” (9 p.m., Sundance): “The Hip Hop Project” is an
“The Hip Hop Project” (9 p.m., Sundance): “The Hip Hop Project” is an uplifting documentary that
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Capitals
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Capitals Saturday: Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2; Washington leads series
if you go
if you go Who: The Killers When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at
SPRING CLEANING
A guide to help you clean out the clutter You also have to figure out what to do with the items
Change in U.S.-Cuba policy falls short
Opinion: We are witnessing a welcome change in U.S.-Cuba relations, but it does not go far enough.
Nene busts out in Nuggets’ win
DENVER (AP) — If not for Nene’s breakout first half, Carmelo Anthony’s fourth-quarter fireworks and
Chaney High’s Myke Parker is confident hard work with get him there.
Chaney High’s Myke Parker is confident hard work with get him there. By JOE SCALZO Chaney
PREPS Weekend results
BASEBALL Girard 6-3, Niles 5-6 KENT — The Indians and Red Dragons split a Sunday doubleheader at
Ex-Steeler aims to help Cardinals
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Cornerback Bryant McFadden left the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers
ysu
ysu Softball loses CANFIELD — Green Bay defeated the YSU softball team 6-4 in the regular-season
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator POWER SOURCE: This is the rear view of a wind turbine as it is prepared
Fiat may buy GM’s Europe operations
ROME (AP) — Fiat Group SpA confirmed Sunday that it is in talks to buy General Motors’ European
SUNDAY’S RESULTS
SUNDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES GIRARD 6, NILES 5 Girard0000420—661 Niles3000020—579
Browns’ rookie LB hunts wild boars, RBs
BEREA (AP) — Kaluka Maiava knows how to nail a job interview. During a meeting just before the NFL
Swine-flu cases will jump in the U.S., officials warn
The first confirmed case of H1N1 has been reported in Pennsylvania. NEW YORK (AP) — The tally of
YSU women’s track team again wins Horizon League crown
LISLE, Ill. — The Youngstown State women’s track team successfully defended its outdoor conference
Derby winner may skip Preakness
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Mine That Bird stood regally, his ears pricked, his gaze fixed on the rows of
Sean O’Hair rallies to win Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A narrow victory at Quail Hollow came with a large dose of redemption for
Jack Kemp remembered as Bills’ unquestioned leader
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Harry Jacobs can still hear the crowd booing loudly at Buffalo’s War
Billboard salutes Boardman native
BOARDMAN — A Marine Corps billboard featuring Boardman native Lt. Col. Brian Kennedy, recipient of
Pelini honors his Mooney roots
BOARDMAN — Bo Pelini has always considered Youngstown a very special place to call home. The guest
Muskingum College student dies after falling from cliff
CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a Muskingum College student who fell from a cliff while
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