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Karlen wants early release for 1988 crime
MERCER, Pa. — A woman in prison for arson after serving time for her role in the murder of a Thiel
Jury sequestered in Young capital murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — The jury in the Curtis Young capital murder case could not arrive at a verdict today
New hockey team, Covelli Centre close to an agreement
YOUNGSTOWN — The city has come to an agreement in principle with the incoming Youngstown Phantoms
Daughter finds parents shot dead in Poland
POLAND — The daughter of two people found dead inside a Stymie Road home made the gruesome discovery
Man gets 24-year-to-life prison term on murder charge
YOUNGSTOWN — James A. Hudson Jr. received a 24-year prison sentence for nearly decapitating another
Drugs and syringes found during traffic stop; 3 arrested
CANFIELD — Three Valley residents were arrested after officers found suspected heroin and syringes
Severstal Warren issues plant closing notice
WARREN — Severstal Warren today issued a federal plant closing notice and said about 1,200 will
Business incubator reaches out to former Valley residents
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business Incubator has received a grant to form an online community to
Boy near Cincinnati had ‘hit list,’ police say
MILFORD, Ohio (AP) — Police say a student has been removed from a junior high school outside
Jurors deliberate Young’s fate in death of three
YOUNGSTOWN — A nine-woman, three-man jury has begun deliberating the fate of Curtis Young, who is
Unemployed people in Ohio to get retroactive help
CLEVELAND (AP) — Many people getting unemployment benefits in Ohio will receive an extra payment
Work begins Monday on Columbiana Co. boat launch ramp
LISBON — Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources will begin
Trumbull County GOP monthly breakfast is Saturday
WARREN — The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday at
Youngstown Business Incubator gets grant to form online community
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business Incubator has received a grant to form an online community to
L.A. Times reports Manny Ramirez tests positive for performance-enhancing drugs
Major League Baseball is expected to announce later today that Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Manny
Economist says economic recovery starts this spring
YOUNGSTOWN — An economic recovery will begin this spring, but it’s going to take years to restore
Canfield man pleads innocent to drug charges
CANFIELD — A city man accused of supplying anabolic steroids to local gyms has pleaded innocent to
Industrial Road water service to be disrupted
YOUNGSTOWN — As part of a waterline project, Industrial Road near Baxter Avenue will be without
GM posts $6 billion Q1 loss
General Motors Corp. says it lost $6 billion in the first quarter and spent $10.2 billion more cash than it took in, as a sales slump cut revenue by $20 billion.
Mother’s Day contest
Mother’s Day contest NEW YORK — My Stone Company, creators of The Friendship Stone, is having its
June wedding set by Dana Hilbert, Michael Bodnar
YOUNGSTOWN — Dana L. Hilbert and Michael P. Bodnar, both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Bokesch-Dunlap wedding plans are announced
AUSTINTOWN — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Krista Bokesch and Mark Dunlap, both of 906 Pearson
Teddy Bear Classic to help learning center
Special to The Vindicator CLASSIC COMPETITION: Prepared to take part in the Teddy Bear Classic at
For some it’s do or bye
THE MAHONING VALLEY THUNDER Only head coach since April 28, but already Brennen Booth has brought
Youngstown officials OK plan to reduce job losses
Council approved legislation to get 160 Tasers for its police department. YOUNGSTOWN — City
Church members, students spruce up neighborhood
More than half of the South Side neighborhood’s homes are vacant, a community activist said.
Where there’s a will to win, there’s good chance of a win
The 5,700-seat facility in Youngstown is practically empty except for the 20-some men inside
2008 grad needs new heart
A doctor initially blamed his yearlong symptoms on ‘senioritis.’ GIRARD — Most people say
YSU softball tourney set to begin
The young YSU softball team finished 8-40 and will play Butler in a first-round game today.
Penguins get much-needed win, beat Washington, 3-2, on Letang’s OT goal
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — On a night the Pittsburgh Penguins felt satisfied to limit Alex Ovechkin to one
Nitro died from Croley’s long-term neglect, suit says
The dog died ‘due to long-term neglect,’ the lawsuit says. YOUNGSTOWN — A Fresh Meadows, N.Y.,
Brown loves Cavs’ attention to defense
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Arms flailing, fists pumping, a crazed look behind those designer eyeglasses,
Counties to get stimulus funds to make homes energy-efficient
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced that counties within the Congressional District will
Lawyer’s license suspended after choosing boat, Jag over tax bills
WARREN — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Atty. John H. Large for one year
Pavano has another strong performance for Cleveland
BOSTON (AP) — Carl Pavano endured four injury-plagued years in which he gave the New York Yankees
Alzheimer's caregivers may qualify for help
Virginia Valenziki, left, who turned 100 this year, plays bingo with Elizabeth Hirt, center, and Norma Cohol, licensed practical nurses at the Easter Seals Adult Day Service in Boardman.
‘Next Day Air’ fails to deliver in the end
There’s no honor among thieves in “Next Day Air,” a dopey, bloody and downbeat “Black Pineapple
‘American Idol’ singer will appear at Eastwood
After the free performance Saturday, Johns will sign autographs and talk to fans. Former
17 Iraqis killed in car bombings
BAGHDAD (AP) — Car bombs killed 17 people Wednesday in Baghdad — most of them at a wholesale produce
Press in Iraq kept in the dark
Opinion: BAGHDAD — A proposed law intended to protect the freedom of the press could end up being a major
What’s good for Chrysler is good for all
Opinion: There’s creative destruction — economist Joseph Schumpeter’s term for the normal churnings of
Auto industry must go bankrupt
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Gulliver’s travels took him to the Academy of Lagado, where “professors contrive new
Viking fans ready to welcome Favre with open arms
MILWAUKEE (AP) — For most of his career, he was celebrated as a tough guy playing a man’s game with
‘Reefer Madness’ spills into the street with ‘protests’
YOUNGSTOWN — A downtown theater company accused of promoting pot smoking intends to clear the air.
Re-inventing a franchise
J.J. Abrams rekindles our romance with the venerable sci-fi series. It took decades of
Holy Ghost puts faith in catering to various tastes
Holy Ghost Tent Revival rolls back into town Friday for a show at Cedars Lounge that is being billed
“When somebody has a disfigurement and don’t look as pretty as you do, don’t judge
Opinion: “When somebody has a disfigurement and don’t look as pretty as you do, don’t judge them, because you
Reader finds relief from chronic pain by sticking to Mediterranean diet
Q. I’ve suffered from severe lower back pain since 1964, when I was 14. In 1972, I was diagnosed
Actor who plays Captain Kirk has a big uniform to fill
Chris Pine channels William Shatner for the role. LOS ANGELES — Chris Pine’s life will never
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Obama proposes $17 billion in budget cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — After a line-by-line scrub of the federal budget, President Barack Obama has
Officer testifies at murder trial
The defense had a trooper use scissors to make icons to add to his high-tech map of the crime scene.
Local news digest
Personnel returning VIENNA — A team of medical personnel assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing’s
Arab nations, U.S. discuss new peace approach
CAIRO (AP) — Israel, Syria, Lebanon and other Arab nations would sit down together to try to resolve
Boy arraigned on murder charges
The child’s lawyers expect to have their client moved to juvenile court. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The
Households with only cell phones on the rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a high-tech shift accelerated by the recession, the number of U.S. households
Entertainment listings
Blues-metal masters Clutch are back in the Valley for an 8:30 p.m. show at The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge
YOUNG TRIAL/Verdict options
YOUNG TRIAL Verdict options When the jurors in the Curtis Young trial get the case for
POLICE BLOTTER: Girard, Liberty, Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May 3 Theft:
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Thomas and Rosemarie Radilovic, Poland, boy, May 5. Matthew
Obama upbeat after meeting with Karzai and Zardari
WASHINGTON (AP) — Flanked by the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, President Barack Obama
Police-chief test date to be set
A written test will be used to select Warren’s next police chief. WARREN — The Warren Civil
Taiwan gets a boost
Seattle Times: Taiwan has finally been admitted to the World Health Assembly as an observer state,
Area singer-songwriter lives for playing live
Music as a way of life. That’s exactly what 2006 Hubbard High School graduate Dennis Johnson is
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Micky D. Sargent, 27, of 4289 Wedgewood Drive, Austintown, and
Where to go for area entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Daughter needs to get mom into own house
Dear Annie: My mother has always been a strong presence in my life. Growing up, I couldn’t do
Alzheimer’s patient has clothing marked
Dear Heloise: My mom has Alzheimer’s and is in a nursing facility. A lot of her clothes get “lost”
Designer: Sutherland head-butted me at club
Designer: Sutherland head-butted me at club NEW YORK — New York City police were investigating
Business briefs
OHIO Huntington Bank, state team up to provide loans COLUMBUS — Huntington Bank and the state of
hClub plans its annual Close-Up Magic Show
hClub plans its annual Close-Up Magic Show LIBERTY — The Youngstown Magic Club’s annual Close-Up
Grand jury in session, without usual backlog
The Mahoning County panel starts nearly up to date on cases. YOUNGSTOWN — When the new
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Capitals
May 2: Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2. Monday: Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3. Wednesday: Pittsburgh 3,
Senate OKs easing of terms on mortgages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trying to curb home foreclosures, the Senate voted Wednesday to make it easier for
Valley credit-card delinquency rates average about 2%
The Mahoning Valley has an average credit-card delinquency rate of about 2 percent, according to
Sewer rates to rise in Trumbull Co.
The average sewer bill will be about $31.60 per month starting in September. WARREN — The
Pakistan attacks Taliban
TAKHT BAI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan launched air and ground attacks against up to 7,000 Taliban
Online harassment case
Online harassment case ST. LOUIS — Federal prosecutors are asking a federal judge to send Lori
Today in history
Today is Thursday, May 7, the 127th day of 2009. There are 238 days left in the year. On this date
AF2 standings
American Conference EastWLTPct.PFPAHomeAwayDivCon Wilkes-Barre/Scranton510.8333882384-01-15-05-1
Rondo, House come up big for Celtics in 112-94 Game 2 victory
BOSTON (AP) — Rajon Rondo took the pass from Eddie House and bolted for the basket, cutting between
Indy teams must cope with schedule cuts, rain
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — What once was billed the Thirty Days of May is now down to a half-dozen, maybe
GAME TIME af2 weekend
GAME TIME af2 weekend Who: Thunder (1-5) vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (5-1). When: Friday,
Two NCAA schools fail to make the grade, get banned
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Centenary’s men’s basketball team and Tennessee-Chattanooga’s football squad
A NEW (Ford) FOCUS
Ford invests $550M to retool plant WAYNE, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co. stripped “truck” from the
Oil prices jump to high for the year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Oil prices surged to a 2009 high Wednesday after a government report showed
‘STAR TREK’
‘STAR TREK’ Grade: B Director: J.J. Abrams Running time: 2 hours 6 minutes Rating: PG-13 for
3 banks pass stress tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaked results of the government’s stress tests of 19 large banks are boosting
Work to resume after fire at GM
LORDSTOWN — Production was expected to resume today after a fire in the body shop of General Motors’
GM plans to close parts plants
The shutdowns are not supposed to be permanent. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. will
Panel mulls future of newspapers
WASHINGTON (AP) — One way to save some of the nation’s struggling newspapers would be to let them
Voters send stern warning about money for education
Editorial: All the school levies in Trumbull County that sought additional revenue went down to defeat in
Bonfrog festival to feature music, art
Denny London will just be one part of the Bonfrog festival Saturday night at Cedars. The festival,
Do they think before they speak?
Opinion: You know what they say about monkeys, typewriters and Shakespeare. My question is, if you sat an
New director bringing orchestra to New Castle
Manfred Honeck is still in his first season as music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony, and he’s
John Cena leads wrestlers in WWE show at Covelli
The budding movie and rap star is giving his all to each pursuit. The WWE is known for
The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is star of this weekend’s tournament
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Even with the strongest field in golf, The Players Championship is
Chrysler offers up to $6,000 in incentives
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler LLC said Wednesday it is offering up to $6,000 worth of incentives on its
‘NEXT DAY AIR’
‘NEXT DAY AIR’ Grade: D Director: Benny Boom Running time: 1 hour, 28 minutes Rating: R for
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Case against cabaret sent to state court
AUSTINTOWN — A federal judge has ruled to remand the case against the Go Go Girls Cabaret to state
Reception is clear for TV on the Radio
Before co-founding TV on the Radio with David Sitek, Tunde Adebimpe dabbled in filmmaking. His
Afghans bury dozens of civilian dead
KABUL (AP) — Villagers dug graves Wednesday to bury what the international Red Cross said were
Drug treats diabetes via brain
The FDA has approved Cycloset, the drug’s maker said Wednesday. WASHINGTON (AP) — People with Type
Demjanjuk asks high court to stop Germany deportation
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Demjanjuk, branded by the U.S. government a Nazi death camp guard, asked the
Albert Pujols leads Cardinals past Pirates 4-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols homered for the fourth time in five games and Chris Duncan’s two-run
AFCA considers changes to college football poll
PHOENIX (AP) — The results of a three-month review of the USA Today coaches’ poll are a secret.
LAST WEEK’S GAMES
LAST WEEK’S GAMES May 1 Florida 66, Corpus Christi 48 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 53, Manchester 50
Senate resolution says fee for animal emissions stinks
Livestock flatulence is considered a pollutant under the U.S. Clean Air Act. COLUMBUS — State
Salem residents suggest uses for house at park
Council argued about which committee would debate the issue. SALEM — Two city residents
Authorities gave few details on the circumstances that left two people dead.
Authorities gave few details on the circumstances that left two people dead. POLAND — The
Jurors in capital murder trial prepared for closing arguments
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Maureen A. Sweeney instructed jurors in Curtis Young’s capital murder trial to
Sports notices
local Warren JFK accepts Timko’s resignation WARREN — The resignation of Warren JFK boys
Girard Manor groundbreaking set
The new development will be near a senior citizens’ complex. GIRARD — A groundbreaking
Income-tax receipts fall in Niles; treasurer expects trend to go on
NILES — Job losses and industrial cutbacks have caused the city’s income-tax receipts to drop
Flu vaccine could come soon, health officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health officials told lawmakers Wednesday it took only two weeks to identify the
Letter to editor
Opinion: Honors well earned EDITOR: On May 1, a ceremony was held in the Rotunda of the State House in
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): Things get really wild on “Bones” when Brennan (Emily
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): Things get really wild on “Bones” when Brennan (Emily Deschanel) asks a
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