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Sales tax revenues continue to dip for Mahoning County
YOUNGSTOWN — The financial outlook for Mahoning County continues to be gloomy, according to
‘Thou shall not kill,’ Columbiana prosecutor says at close of Dillard trial
LISBON — A prosecutor gave a lesson in Scripture and Ohio law during the closing arguments in the
Woman arrested for hindering Youngstown cops in capture of three men
YOUNGSTOWN — City police have not captured the three men responsible for a grocery store robbery on
Youngstown judges ask top court to order construction of new courthouse
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Municipal Court’s three judges filed a complaint with the Ohio Supreme Court
Fake $100 bills passed in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Township police are looking for someone who managed to slip counterfeit $100 bills by
Kennedy Catholic graduate Reimold gets call to the majors
Greenville, Pa., native and Kennedy Catholic High School graduate Nolan Reimold has been promoted to
Oversight commission says Youngstown schools can borrow $3 million
YOUNGSTOWN — The state fiscal oversight commission controlling city school district finances has
TCTC hosts 7th annual Health Occupations Job Fair on Friday
CHAMPION — Trumbull Career & Technical Center, 528 Educational Highway, hosts its seventh annual
Former Dann aide Anthony Gutierrez indicted on 10 counts
COLUMBUS — A Franklin County grand jury today issued a 10-count indictment, including six felonies,
Forum Health contract talks come to final day on Friday
HOWLAND — An executive said union complaints about executive bonuses at Forum Health are
Ohio State student among latest swine flu cases in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — Four more cases of swine flu have been confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health,
ACE president at YSU has June 22 trial date
YOUNGSTOWN — The president of the Association of Classified Employees union at Youngstown State
Warren police investigate Wednesday afternoon assault
WARREN — A 36-year-old man and 22-year-old woman living on Irene Street Northeast told police that
Jury begins deliberations today in Eric Dillard trial
LISBON — The jurors in the Eric Dillard murder trial began deliberations today in Columbiana County
Nicole McElroy believed to be YSU’s first-ever Fulbright recipient
YOUNGSTOWN — Nicole McElroy has been learning German since junior high school, and she will soon get
Trumbull Career & Technical Center has open house Tuesday
CHAMPION — The Trumbull Career & Technical Center’s adult education department is having an open
Chrysler wants to close Frederick, Preston car dealerships
Two area Chrysler dealers are on the list of 789 dealerships that the automaker wants to close.
Franklin Co. prosecutor has press conference today related to Marc Dann case
COLUMBUS — The Franklin County prosecutor will have a press conference at 2 p.m. today involving
Forum Health still hoping to reach new agreement with unions
HOWLAND — Union complaints about executive bonuses at Forum Health are distractions to efforts to
Golfer Annika Sorenstam expects baby girl this fall
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam is going to have a girl this fall. The
Bridesmaid dresses donated for Ohio prom-goers
EAST CLEVELAND (AP) — Dozens of girls at an Ohio school have the prom dresses they needed thanks to
Chrysler moves to eliminate 789 of 3,200 dealers
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler LLC wants to eliminate 789 of its U.S. 3,200 dealerships, saying in a
Trial date set for president of YSU classified employees union
YOUNGSTOWN — An 11 a.m. June 22 trial date has been set in municipal court for the president of The
YSU opens office of veterans affairs today
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has opened an Office of Veterans Affairs to assist
Click or Ticket seat-belt enforcement slated for Trumbull Co.
WARREN — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department will be out on patrol to enforce seat-belt usage
New jobless rise more than expected to 637,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — New jobless claims rose more than expected last week due partly to an increase in
Fires intentionally set at Forum Health Northside Medical Center
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown fire officials are trying to determine who intentionally set three fires in
Ohio sheriff to lay off 15 people to save funding
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A southwestern Ohio sheriff is laying off 15 people and eliminating three open
Pa. woman gets prison term for 11th DUI
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman will spend 2 1‚Ñ2 to 5 years in prison for her
Cleveland judge must pass on her dad’s old case
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court says a judge in Cleveland must step aside from hearing a
Shepherd of the Valley, Howland, has Memorial Day Service on May 21
HOWLAND — Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road, will have a Memorial Day service at 3:30
Safety seminar scheduled in Girard
GIRARD — A “Refuse to be a Victim” crime seminar will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 6 at First
McIntyre-Vanek wedding to be in Austintown church
MCDONALD — The engagement of Heidi Lynn McIntyre and Jeffrey Scott Vanek, both of 284 S. Inglewood
Kelly Evans, Chris Levandowski plan June nuptials
POLAND — Richard and Diana Evans, 1939 Peachtree Court, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Flower show, dinner set by St. Michael guild
Flower show, dinner set by St. Michael guild CANFIELD — St. Michael Garden Guild will have its
Boardman graduate sings for Obama
Christopher Hutton sang the National Anthem before the president’s address last night.
Pavlik's father: 'We were ready to fight'
He said he’s not sure why his son’s upcoming fight with Sergio Mora was postponed. YOUNGSTOWN
Finally! Poland snaps skid against rivals
Ross Lopez had three hits and John Price pitched well in relief for the Bulldogs. NILES —
Authors discuss new Pavlik bio
When Kelly Pavlik transferred to Lowellville in middle school, his new teacher, Cathy Russo, took a
AAC track is dominated by Lakeview and Salem
SALEM — Officials of the All-American Conference are going to have to figure out a way to squeeze a
St. E.’s Boardman plans $4.2M expansion project
Growth in patient volumes resulted in part from the sale of Beeghly Medical Park. BOARDMAN —
Lowellville, McDonald win titles at ITCL meet
BERLIN CENTER — On her last throw of the discus finals Joh’Vonnie Mosley knew she had to come up
Prep boxing returns Friday
Thirty fights are scheduled at the ITAM Banquet Center on Meridian Road. YOUNGS-TOWN — The
West Elementary School to be razed, and Hillman next
Hillman School will be the next building on the district’s demolition list. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Boy recovers from dog attack in Warren, receives 275 stitches
A fellow fifth-grader threw shoes at the dogs to help fight them off. WARREN — The 10-year-old
PENS CAP IT OFF
stanley cup playoffs Sidney Crosby scores twice, Fleury tough in goal Pittsburgh won the series,
Buy back/surrender program exceeds police expectations
These guns were among the 70 collected Wednesday by Youngstown police during a program that provided a $50 grocery voucher for any firearm turned in.
She fears husband is a walking time bomb
Dear Annie: I am a newly married woman and am writing about my husband, who refuses to see a doctor
• Thomas and Denise (Mason) Wood, 734 Rice St., Alliance, are announcing the birth of a son,
• Thomas and Denise (Mason) Wood, 734 Rice St., Alliance, are announcing the birth of a son, Drew
N. European nations outpace U.S. in births to unmarried women
ATLANTA (AP) — The percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States has been rising
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD May 9 Arrest:
ECONOMIC REPORT
Retail sales drop in April WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell for a second-straight month in
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES TODAY, 1:40 P.M. 2nd—Purse $7,000, Claiming $5,000, 3U, 5 Fur. F W B’s
Charities fear competition with Ohio government for donors
COLUMBUS (AP) — Some nonprofit fundraisers are concerned they might be forced in the coming months
Cavs settle in and wait
Cleveland, 8-0 in the postseason, won’t play again before next Monday. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Team
Samberg to host special on short films from ‘SNL’
“It’s great to be able to show all these great ones from the past to a generation that is not
Climate change foes at it — again
Opinion: Thanks to documents recently uncovered by a lawsuit, we now know that a major industry trade group
Many factors weigh in for food pricing established?
In a sour economy, you can pad your budget by cutting out cable, trips to restaurants and vacations.
Sports notices
YSU Penguins beat Buffalo, 17-10 NILES — Youngstown State Scored in each of the first seven
Conflict mounts over Obama Notre Dame speech
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As some students kicked a soccer ball and others stretched out on the bountiful
Winds threaten fire containment
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — A new round of dry, windy weather could cause a week’s delay in full
Obama to Arizona grads: Don’t rest on your laurels
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — President Barack Obama didn’t shy away from the “snub” by Arizona State
Witnesses say victim was prone to violence
Jury deliberations are slated to begin today. LISBON — Jamie Farley, 35, was described as a
U.S. journalists face trial
U.S. journalists face trial SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Thursday that two U.S.
In Cincinnati, truck leaks gluelike fluid
CINCINNATI (AP) — Workers have had a sticky cleanup job to do in Cincinnati after a truck carrying a
PAVLIK BIOGRAPHY
PAVLIK BIOGRAPHY Details About the forthcoming Kelly Pavlik biography “Kelly ‘The Ghost’ Pavlik:
Area CD rates
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 05/13/09. All
Homemade prewash is a cheap stainbuster
Dear Heloise: I lost the formula for a mixture of ammonia, dish liquid and another ingredient for
Where to go for area entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Today in history
Today is Thursday, May 14, the 134th day of 2009. There are 231 days left in the year. On this date
Business briefs
REGION Mancini to announce own label at area winery POLAND — Former boxer Ray “Boom Boom”
Regional news digest
Blessing of animals Sunday at St. James BOARDMAN — St. James Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave.,
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John A. Ragan, 27, of 1046 Kirwan Drive, Austintown, and Kalah
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Luisa Fernandez, Youngstown, boy, May 12. Bill and Amy Croake,
Ursuline, Campbell earn Div. III victories
STRUTHERS — Shawn Roman pitched a three-hitter with seven strikeouts and also had two singles to
Suppport speeds up for ‘Cash for Clunkers’
WASHINGTON — Consumers could get up to $4,500 each to help replace old gas-guzzling cars — as long
TV viewers plan wedding
WFMJ’s marketing director said he looks for a groom who is just as excited as the bride.
Gokey goes out of ‘Idol’ competition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danny Gokey is dancing off “American Idol,” leaving Adam Lambert and Kris Allen
New host for ‘Masterpiece’
NEW YORK (AP) — David Tennant is the new host of PBS’ “Masterpiece Contemporary.” Tennant will
Valley native’s band seen in new Soderbergh film
A Mahoning Valley native’s band can be seen performing in filmmaker Steven Soderbergh’s new film,
Stanley’s other band enjoys making music on the fly
Michael Stanley has been in a number of bands with varying success — the biggest of which was the
Hot Cha Cha returning to town as sound evolves
Having already rocked Youngstown once this year with its indie Sonic Youth-meets-Sleater-Kinney-
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Vitamin D, turmeric relieve reader’s allergies, asthma
Q. Can vitamin D and turmeric in combination have an impact on allergy and asthma? I suffer from
Obama considering more than 6 for Supreme Court, source says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is considering more than six contenders for the Supreme
I THEE WED: Matt Beggs, 32, and Cristina Oslin, 26, both of Boardman, will say their vows live
I THEE WED: Matt Beggs, 32, and Cristina Oslin, 26, both of Boardman, will say their vows live
Willie Nelson: on the road again
Willie Nelson is about to get on the road again, and his first stop is Youngstown. The weatherbeaten
Demjanjuk fit for prison, German officials say
BERLIN (AP) — John Demjanjuk is fit enough to remain in custody at Germany’s Stadelheim prison,
Gates: Firing unrelated to troop requests
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said his decision to fire the top U.S. general in
Deal gets Bobby Rahal car into the field for Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bobby Rahal just wanted to get back into IndyCar racing. Welcome home, champ.
LeBron is first-team All-NBA selection
NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now. The Cavaliers star was a
In reversal, Obama vows to try to block release of abuse photos
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Wednesday he would try to block the court-ordered
SSLqAngels & DemonsSSRq discovers formula
Science and religion meet in Ron Howard's thriller. There are a several moments of real pathos
Groups: OSU president needs to leave coal board
COLUMBUS (AP) — Environmentalists are pressing Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee to step
Geithner: Bailout cash to aid program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will use bailout money repaid by large banks to provide
Mooney’s Spahija advances in Division II tennis
Mooney’s Spahija advances in Division II tennis BOARDMAN — Luka Spahija of Cardinal Mooney won
LaRoche loses home run, but Bucs win game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam LaRoche was wary when baseball adopted video replay for home runs last
Police seek men in shooting, theft
The shooting victim is listed in stable condition. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for a group
Filly is 8-5 favorite at Preakness
Rachel Alexandra will try to be the first filly to win the Preakness since Nellie Morse in 1924.
Aggressive crime fighting gets results in Youngstown
Editorial: In January, after Youngstown’s crime statistics for 2008 revealed an overall decline, most notably
Obama’s multifront efforts are essential
Opinion: President Barack Obama has drawn criticism in his first 100 days for trying to do too many things at
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “We reiterate to you that peace and stability in this country, which have been lacking for decades,
Rockers aim to capture live sound on CD
The band has been told it sounds better in concert than on recordings. With a new studio album
Stocks fall as home foreclosures rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are looking at the economy more skeptically. Stocks retreated more than
Does the rule of law matter to Obama?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Anyone, said T.S. Eliot, could carve a goose, were it not for the bones. And anyone
It’s time to end celibacy rule for priests
Opinion: Padre Alberto’s fall from Roman Catholic grace has all the makings of a TV movie and, unfortunately,
Finding common ground
South Bend Tribune: Talking to one another, seeking common ground, never will resolve the
Let’s mark Battle of Little Bighorn
Opinion: June 25 is a special holiday to most of the tribes of the Great Sioux Nation. It is the anniversary
‘ANGELS & DEMONS’
‘ANGELS & DEMONS’ Grade: C Director: Ron Howard Running time: 2 hours 18 minutes Rating: PG-
Surplus food
Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Food and clothing giveaway
Reports: GM to export China-built cars to U.S.
SHANGHAI (AP) — General Motors Corp. plans to begin exports of vehicles made in China to the United
‘Sunshine Cleaning’ is bright and deep
In high school, Rose Lorkowski wasn’t just a cheerleader, she was head cheerleader. A redheaded
3 plead innocent in Anna Nicole case
3 plead innocent in Anna Nicole case LOS ANGELES — Anna Nicole Smith’s former boyfriend and two
Best bets for area entertainment
Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St. on Youngstown’s near East Side, will host Polish Happy Hour starting at 5:30
Tips on salvaging old PC files
Q. My trusty old Pentium 4 machine has finally gone to that great bit bucket in the sky. The
YSU Women’s Club opens trip to New York
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Women’s Club will take a bus tour of New York City on
Blaney fans called on to get out the vote
YOUNGSTOWN — Dave Blaney fans are being called upon to get the Hartford native into this weekend’s
Tribe’s Lee sharp against Chicago
CLEVELAND (AP) — With the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning, Cliff Lee threw a called
Ex-Colts coach Dungy is busy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tony Dungy is busier than ever, even though he’s no longer coaching the
New ‘Star Trek’ movie inspires apps on the iPhone, more
I just got back from seeing the new “Star Trek” movie and I give it five out of five hard drives.
Implant keeps a weak heart pumping
ST. LOUIS — When someone’s heart is about to quit, they’re usually told to wait for a transplant or
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator TOP DOG: Jared Razo, far right, took top honors in a South Range High
Site will assess ‘Angels’ veracity
PHILADELPHIA — With the big-screen adaptation of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel “Angels & Demons”
Winners selected in piano competition
Winners selected in piano competition YOUNGSTOWN — Eleven winners were selected Saturday at the
EBay cuts auction listing fees for casual sellers
EBay cuts auction listing fees for casual sellers NEW YORK — The online marketplace eBay is
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Newton Falls school board workshop, 6:30 p.m., in the junior high school board
Greater Youngstown Point Inc. schedules open house at center
WARREN — The Greater Youngstown Point Inc. is having an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at
Minority population growth slows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Deterred by immigration laws and the lackluster economy, the population growth of
Witness rebuts value of methods
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former FBI interrogator who questioned al-Qaida prisoners testified Wednesday
Local car dealers await word of dealerships’ closings
Two car dealers expect few local dealerships to be closed, but one fears a larger impact. Area
Crew ready for Hubble repairs
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Atlantis’ astronauts grabbed the Hubble Space Telescope on Wednesday,
Obama pushes for health-care overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House scrambled to unify Democrats behind a single health-care appeal
Easy win for Nadal in Madrid
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal powered into the third round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday with a
Judge denies hearing about death penalty
Lethal injection is a cruel penalty, defense argues. YOUNGSTOWN — The judge presiding over the
Rise-N-Shoot hoops program underway
YOUNGSTOWN — Right when you thought the NBA was the only organized basketball remaining on the
Phantoms select Saads in draft
YOUNGSTOWN — Highly-regarded forward Brandon Saad was selected by the Youngstown Phantoms in the
Bill aims to improve Internet safety for kids
WASHINGTON — Cyberspace can be a dangerous place for young people, and the federal government has to
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