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Eric Dillard testifies he shot man in self-defense
LISBON — Eric Dillard, on trial for murder, testified he was holding his pistol with both hands
Ranking Youngstown officers accept buyout deal
YOUNGSTOWN — Police patrol officers will discuss an early-retirement buyout proposal on May 21. It’s
Akron Children’s Hospital lifts restricted visitation policy
AKRON — Akron Children’s Hospital has lifted its restricted visitation policy related to the H1N1
Penalty phase in capital murder trial delayed to Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — The penalty phase of the capital murder trial of Curtis Young has been postponed to 9
Anthony family members to be on Larry King Wednesday
George and Cindy Anthony, formerly of Warren and Niles, will be the guests on “Larry King Live”
Report: Probe of former Ohio highway worker widens
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s government watchdog says a man at the center of a corruption probe inside the
Applications increase for Ohio school voucher program
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Department of Education says there’s been a double-digit increase in the
Conservation district open house Wednesday in Warren
WARREN — The Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District and Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District
Warren YWCA gets foundation money for roof repairs
WARREN — The YWCA Warren, 375 N. Park Ave., will receive $20,000 to repair the roof over the
Warren coke plant gets closing notice
WARREN — A Warren coke plant received a plant-closing notice Monday and will be placed on hot idle
Trumbull Planning Commission applies for stimulus money for sewer projects
WARREN — The Trumbull Planning Commission has applied for federal stimulus money to fund sanitary
Local artist’s painting will be on display in Washington, D.C.
BOARDMAN — Local artist Ray Simon has unveiled his latest painting to honor fallen law enforcement
Former Giant Eagle in Cornersburg will become Dollar General
CORNERSBURG — The former Giant Eagle store here is about to be turned into a Dollar General store.
Defendant to judge: I thought the truck belonged to my friend
YOUNGSTOWN — A “joke” involving the theft of some change could cost a city man much more than the $8
Teens accused of assault on Canfield boy have hearing Wednesday
CANFIELD — The group of teens from Cardinal Mooney High School accused of assault on a Canfield
Warren South West Neighborhood cleanup set Saturday
WARREN — The South West Neighborhood Association along with other groups and residents of the South
Ohio judge sentences 2 teens for sexting
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio teenagers caught sending or possessing nude photos on their cell
Demjanjuk in German prison for Nazi guard charges
MUNICH (AP) — After three decades of fighting in court, John Demjanjuk was incarcerated today in a
Ohio Senate reviews autism coverage requirement
COLUMBUS (AP) — Autism treatment advocates may soon lose the ground they gained when the Democrat-
Salvation Army volunteer appreciation luncheon noon Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army, Mahoning County Area Services, is celebrating 125 years serving
ODOT open house today on proposed project at the U.S. Routes 224/680 intersection
BOARDMAN — If you’ve ever tried it, you know that heading to Boardman on U.S. Route 224 from
Warren cops kill three dogs who attacked boy, newspaper carrier
WARREN — A boy waiting to catch the school bus was bitten on the head multiple times by one or more,
Weathersfield school hires MS Consultants
MINERAL RIDGE—The Weathersfield school board has hired MS Consultants of Youngstown to provide
Citywide cleanup set in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A citywide litter cleanup event is set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The city’s litter
Dahlia Society prepares for upcoming plant sale
Dahlia Society prepares for upcoming plant sale YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society
York Rite honors member for decade of support
Special to The Vindicator PROUD MOMENT: A highlight of a recent meeting of the Grand Council of
LAURA CORISTIN | CLIFTON SHIMER
LAURA CORISTIN CLIFTON SHIMER YOUNGSTOWN — Clifton Michael Shimer, 203 Lake Shore Drive,
MEGHAN ADAMS | MARC PERRY
MEGHAN ADAMS MARC PERRY REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — Living in Wilmington, Del., after a honeymoon in
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Campbell Memorial High School June Class of 1944 will meet at 12:30 p.m. May 19 at Denny’s in
Bowling Green’s baseball coach Doug Merrill has traveled the country speaking out against
Bowling Green’s baseball coach Doug Merrill has traveled the country speaking out against suicide.
Federal stimulus dollars drip slowly into Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — Millions of dollars in federal stimulus money are expected to rain down on the Mahoning
10,740 straight days on the run
S. Mark Courtney has run every day for more than 29 years, and will be honored. YOUNGS-TOWN —
‘RAW Live’ wrestling hulks up audience to a sellout at Covelli Centre
Only a February boxing card headlined by Kelly Pavlik had a larger crowd. YOUNGSTOWN — A World
Teen tells court of texting Dillard
The victim was not shot at close range. LISBON — A former Wellsville High School cheerleader
Son charged with assault in mom’s beating
The accused and the victim gave different accounts of what had transpired. BOARDMAN — This
Austintown vandals aim at houses, 911 park
Obscenities were written in the park chapel’s guest book. AUSTINTOWN — Several vandalism
YSU to graduate more than 1,000 Saturday
Undergraduate and graduate students will have separate commencement ceremonies. YOUNGSTOWN —
Coroner says husband shot wife to death, then himself
The couple’s daughter found the bodies when she went to check on her parents. POLAND — Five days
Woman gets probation for trying to defraud State Farm Insurance
WARREN — A Liberty woman has been placed on two years of probation for attempting to defraud State
Cavaliers complete sweep
Cleveland gets to rest while Boston and Orlando duke it out. ATLANTA (AP) — Like Michael Jordan,
Pens can’t close out Washington
The Capitals won, 5-4, in overtime on Monday night, forcing Game 7. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Vikings say they are still interested in signing Favre
MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have spoken: Yes, they’re interested in Brett Favre.
Celtics, tied 2-2, are back at home
BOSTON (AP) — Glen “Big Baby” Davis wasn’t the Celtics’ first choice to take the last shot in Game 4
Flagrant fouls are point of contention
NEW YORK (AP) — After preseason lessons and season-long dialogue with team officials, the man in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James L. Mitchell, 33, of 258 Oakley Ave., Boardman, and
Doctor to stand trial in sex-abuse case
Doctor to stand trial in sex-abuse case BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania physician
BIG SHOW: A near-record crowd waits in line to get into the Covelli Center in downtown Youngstown
BIG SHOW: A near-record crowd waits in line to get into the Covelli Center in downtown Youngstown
prep softball \ Monday’s games
DIVISION IV TOURNAMENT Columbiana 3, East Canton 2 COLUMBIANA — Corinne Brothers scored from
prep baseball \ Monday’s games
DIVISION II TOURNAMENT Liberty 7, Salem 3 SALEM — Jared Wiesen went 3-for-4 and scored twice to
Brown calls GM Cruze sure-fire ride|VIDEO
A labor leader is optimistic that GM will add one or perhaps two shifts to Lordstown.
Green Day’s latest is a rock opera triumph
‘21st Century Breakdown’ Green Day (Reprise) Grade: A Perhaps the only thing more unlikely
Funding shorts some high-jobless regions
SAINT MARYS, Pa. (AP) — Wendy Cameron has heard President Barack Obama’s promise that his $787
Council opens bids for new dump truck
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Bids were opened for a dump truck and a drainage project when New Middletown
Here’s how to pack books when you’re moving
Dear Heloise: We are getting ready to move, and I need to pack books. This will be long-term
Veterans: Mental health issues require help
Dear Annie: The Army’s recent report of an increase in the suicide rate among soldiers sheds light
Politicians love to play the blame game
Opinion: After virtually every disaster created by Beltway politicians you can hear the sound of feet
AIR FORCE X-51
AIR FORCE X-51 Summary of program X-51: Aircraft designed to jump from the upper atmosphere into
State officials put pressure on Craigslist’s erotic-service ads
SAN FRANCISCO — State attorneys general from across the United States are stepping up pressure on
Obama aims to fix 5,000 failing schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama intends to use $5 billion to prod local officials to close
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League St. LouisEven-6PITTSBURGH PHILADELPHIAEven-6LA
In Iraq, American kills 5 fellow soldiers at clinic
BAGHDAD (AP) — An American Army sergeant shot and killed five fellow soldiers following an
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Monday 1st—Rollinretired (Pilares)6.404.203.20 Catonine (Delgado)16.008.20
French tennis player tests positive for cocaine
LONDON (AP) — French tennis player Richard Gasquet was suspended Monday following a positive cocaine
As war worsens, U.S. fires top general in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama fired the top U.S. general in Afghanistan on Monday,
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 4-0-1 Pick 4, 1-3-5-0 Classic Lotto, 13-15-26-
DETAILS History
Some details about the Cuyahoga River: The river: The Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio was
Boardman police probe 2 reports of road rage
BOARDMAN — Township police are investigating two separate incidents of road rage over the weekend.
Filly gets OK — for now — to run
Rachel Alexandra will get her chance in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rachel
CEO: Tasks are large to avoid bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — Bankruptcy protection for the nation’s biggest automaker is becoming more probable
Feuding Uruguay, Argentina unite to preserve the tango
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — It takes two to tango, even if they’re neighboring countries in a long-
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May 2 Underage
Poll boosts push for medical use of marijuana
COLUMBUS (AP) — Supporters of the use of marijuana for medical purposes in Ohio are headed back to
Repaying loans isn’t that simple
NEW YORK (AP) — Banks that are ready to repay government bailout money are finding it’s not as
Who will pay the autoworker pensions?
Opinion: With GM flirting with bankruptcy (and Chrysler already there), it’s fair to ask whether taxpayers
KeyCorp. joins other banks in offering stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — KeyCorp, which is among 10 major banks ordered by the government to raise more
Martial arts program ends with graduation
BOARDMAN — West Boulevard Elementary School students, who completed a six-week After School Master
Officials delay decision on Miss California’s title
Officials delay decision on Miss California’s title BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Officials of the Miss
Nightlife in Baghdad reflects changing city
Opinion: BAGHDAD — The solar-powered streetlights in central Baghdad flicker on shortly after sunset, pushing
Graduates please note: It’s not about you
Opinion: It’s that time of year when the nation’s boldfaced names are scouring Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
Lawrence County taxpayers should have the final word
Editorial: The independent commission created by Lawrence County voters to study county government is on the
Traders’ worries send stocks down
NEW YORK (AP) — The financial stocks that fueled Wall Street last week ran dry Monday. Bank shares
32nd Degree Masons install new officers
YOUNGSTOWN — New officers of the Masonic Scottish Rite Bodies of the Valley of Youngstown were
Today in history
Today is Tuesday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2009. There are 233 days left in the year. On this date
Stop delaying on space
Orlando Sentinel: It’s a critical time for the U.S. space program. The shuttle is scheduled to stop
Suspect ID’d in shooting
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police in south-central Pennsylvania have identified a suspect in the drive-by
White House garden inspires locavores
Opinion: A few weeks ago, some sort of record in White House puffery was achieved when Tom Vilsack, the
Leaving Detroit isn’t out of the question for GM
DETROIT — Is General Motors thinking about moving its corporate headquarters from Detroit? GM CEO
Business news digest
NATION Gaming group hires Norton as COO CHESTER, W.Va. — MTR Gaming Group Inc. has hired a chief
Chicago finishes Canucks
CHICAGO — Patrick Kane scored three times, Jonathan Toews had the go-ahead goal in a frantic final
Federal stimulus funds Money for Ohio
The following stimulus funds have been awarded: March 2 The Ohio National Guard will receive
Lawyers begin jury selection in murder trial
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jury selection began this week in the murder trial of Michael Roberts, 29, who’s
IndyCar owner has bad weekend of 500 qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar team co-owner Dennis Reinbold walked from pit row to the garage, rubbing
“May our encounter today inspire in us a renewed love for the canon of sacred scripture and a
Opinion: “May our encounter today inspire in us a renewed love for the canon of sacred scripture and a desire
Sutherland’s lawyer says he’s innocent
NEW YORK (AP) — An investigation by New York City officials into a charge Kiefer Sutherland head-
Local car sales sluggish
New-vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley continued to be sluggish in April. Dealers in Mahoning,
U.S. journalist is freed by Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An American journalist imprisoned on espionage charges in Iran for four months
“Dancing with the Stars” (9 p.m., ABC): The final four compete to be in next
“Dancing with the Stars” (9 p.m., ABC): The final four compete to be in next week’s finale.
Hypersonic engine to be tested
DAYTON (AP) — The engine in an Air Force program designed to catapult planes from the atmosphere
Civil lawsuit filed to stop extension of Hazel Street
The city hasn’t shown a need for the street extension, the complaint says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Pesticide carbofuran banned for food crops
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule Monday banning the use of
Liberty school board to consider suing state over voucher program
LIBERTY — The school district is ready to take action against the state to recover money spent to
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Timothy and Joan Reardon, Vienna, boy, May 5. Forum Health
Demjanjuk deported to Germany
CLEVELAND (AP) — Deported by the United States, retired autoworker John Demjanjuk was carried in a
Upgraded status sought for once-dead Cuyahoga River
CLEVELAND (AP) — State environmental officials and a regional clean water group have asked that
Police seek 2 men who robbed Speedway
Police seek 2 men who robbed Speedway BOARDMAN — Police are looking for two men who robbed the
Red ink for the United States reaches new heights: $1.8T
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government will have to borrow nearly 50 cents for every dollar it spends this
New Middletown police plan memorial event
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village police, in honor of National Police Week this week, will have a Peace
Report: Ramirez had elevated testosterone level
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Manny Ramirez’s positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and
Northside Weed & Seed offering evening classes to youths
YOUNGSTOWN — The Northside Weed & Seed organization is working to make a difference with 13 youths
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 6 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market St.
Pavano beats Chicago as Indians’ snap losing skid
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carl Pavano threw strikes and his Cleveland Indians teammates struck quickly at the
Toronto inks Jay Triano to 3-year deal
TORONTO — Jay Triano signed a three-year contract Monday to coach the Toronto Raptors, dropping the
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 5, Cleveland 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Baltimore 3 Texas 7,
17-year-old Warren youth suffers chest stab wound
17-year-old Warren youth suffers chest stab wound WARREN — A 17-year-old Warren boy was stabbed in
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