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Society Digest
Rotary Club is sponsoring National Scrapbook Day EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine Rotary Club will
Area chiropractors meet to solve problems
Special to The Vindicator PROBLEM SOLVERS: Chiropractor physicians from Trumbull, Mahoning and
NOAS’ ‘Play It For Kids’ golf outing to be June 1
Special to The Vindicator SIGNED UP: Among those prepared for the golf shamble on June 1 at
Happy 100th Birthday to Sally Johnson
Born: May 20, 1909, in Valley Forge, Tenn. Siblings: Mrs. Johnson was the youngest of 10 children.
Boardman park chosen for Mims, Jones wedding
Davina Mims and Rickey Jones Jr., both of Cleveland, are engaged and have planned a wedding for 4:30
Baldwin-Fields wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN — Announced by Charles and Joyce Baldwin, 1291 Stonington Drive, is the engagement of
Morris-Quiring nuptial rite is set at Canfield church
CANFIELD — John and Darlene Morris announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter,
‘Great guy ... great story’
Kelly Pavlik added another chapter to his boxing saga with a book signing at a bookstore in
Spartan honors brother
K.O. DRUGS BOXING TOURNAMENT Tennis ace Ferenchak tries the ring By GREG GULAS YOUNGSTOWN —
With a song in her heart, ace helps Raiders advance
Sophomore Madison Yanek led the South Range past the Springfield Tigers, 3-1, for a district berth.
YSU adds Office of Veterans Affairs
A new GI Bill will pay all of their tuition, and YSU will waive enrollment fees. YOUNGSTOWN —
Team spirit fuels 24-hour Relay for Life
Cancer survivors celebrated their victory in Boardman. BOARDMAN — When Holly Sodeman was 14
Double-digit eruption sparks Fitch past Cards
CANFIELD — Fitch High baseball coach Wally Ford said it’s been some time since he’s watched one of
McGhee’s left arm tames Boardman
WARREN — Warren Harding pitcher Zach McGhee admitted he was nervous prior to his start against the
2 ex-deputies guilty of charity theft
WARREN — For years, Peter Pizzulo and Anthony Leshnack enforced the law as sergeants in the Trumbull
Sid the Kid leaves no doubt in big games
The Pens’ young captain always seems to have his best games when the team needs them most.
Third-graders take over government for a day
The students listened to concerns ranging from fixing potholes to replacing culverts. NORTH
WINE WITH PUNCH
Local winery to make Mancini’s Southpaw The former boxing champ’s signature wine should be
Jockey is sure he’ll ride Rachel Alexandra to Preakness win
Calvin Borel won the Kentucky Derby aboard Mine That Bird, but jumped at the chance to take the
Dealer or no dealer?
1,100 GM dealers learned their fate Friday. All but one in the Mahoning Valley were spared, and even that one plans to continue operating.
Ethanol is proven technology; wind isn’t
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Investments in wind and solar energy are a key part of our nation’s energy strategy,
Pope’s visit to Mideast controversial, inspiring
Editorial: Pope Benedict XVI is back in the Vatican today after a pilgrimage to the Holy Land during where he
Tennis boys advance to semis
BOARDMAN — Quarterfinal matches unfinished from Wednesday’s action were completed at the Division II
Ward ready for trash-talking Miranda
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — While Andre Ward sat calmly on a nearby stool, Edison Miranda turned the
NASCAR mum on Mayfield
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR chairman Brian France called Jeremy Mayfield’s positive drug test “a
Sports digest
area Trumbull Co. Sports to meet Monday WARREN — The Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame will
Dillard found guilty of murder
Dillard found guilty of murder The prosecutor credited his chief assistant for his handling of
Mother-in-law takes over house on weekends
Dear Annie: My in-laws always visit on weekends when things are really laid back around the house.
Humane Society, others count on donations
Dear Heloise: My daughter’s dog, Sidney, didn’t play with some of his toys, so she donated them to
BRIDGE: Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K uK Q J 10 7 6 3 vVoid wK Q J 5 The
Phelps returns, wins two events
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Sporting a goatee and an old-school swimsuit, Michael Phelps picked up right
MLB roundup Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Twins 4 NEW YORK — Melky Cabrera capped a three-run rally in the
Military readies offensive in valley
MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistan army readied a major assault to rid the main town in the Swat
Magic, Celtics ready for Game 7
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Magic’s shots were not falling. Orlando was not getting rebounds and
Ohio official with ties to Valley quits after tax woes are revealed
Barbash will return to his previous state job at a salary of $128,356. COLUMBUS — The Ohio
Storms, flooding hit throughout Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Flash flooding has closed roads all over Illinois, and meteorologists say severe
New CDC chief champions preventive health care
WASHINGTON — In selecting New York Health Commissioner Thomas R. Frieden to head the Centers for
Catholic Charities releases survey
Nearly 48,000 people benefited from services offered through the diocese. Catholic Charities
Judge orders boy to seek treatment for his cancer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota couple who refused chemotherapy for their 13-year-old son were
FirstEnergy to cut rates
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio regulators say FirstEnergy Corp. will cut its Ohio customers’ rates as the
Gloomy ex-veep unleashed
Scripps Howard: When he was vice president and often holed up in an “undisclosed secure location,”
Different priorities for drivers at Indy practice
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was busy on Friday with most of the drivers
‘SOUTHLAND’
Cudlitz brings familiar face to cop drama By RICK BENTLEY PASADENA, Calif. — Michael Cudlitz,
Auto dealers’ cuts mean less cash for charities
BOSTON (AP) — Jim Dimopoulos can’t remember every organization his car dealership helped out in its
Racing Roundup News & notes
FORMULA ONE: Formula One teams failed to resolve the dispute over a proposed budget cap in a meeting
Charges dropped in Chapman shooting case
Charges dropped in Chapman shooting case COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Prosecutors have dropped
“Taken In Broad Daylight” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Sound the alarm: We’ve got another
“Taken In Broad Daylight” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Sound the alarm: We’ve got another woman-in-peril TV
What would Goldwater say?
Opinion: BOSTON — As if the Republicans weren’t having enough trouble with defectors, they’ve gone on a
WWII blanket infused with memories
Opinion: Rummaging through my closet I found a memorable World War II relic that I received on May 17, 1943.
Oklahoma, NBA great loses his battle with cancer
Wayman Tisdale, 44 TULSA (AP) —Wayman Tisdale, a three-time All-American at Oklahoma who played 12
Stocks extend losses
NEW YORK (AP) — On Wall Street, not so bad is no longer good enough. Stocks extended the week’s
Ramirez apologizes to his Dodgers teammates
MIAMI (AP) — An “anxious” Manny Ramirez apologized to his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Friday, the
On the courts Friday’s pro tennis events
Madrid Open MADRID (AP) — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reached the Madrid Open semifinals on
Detroit vs. Chicago is old school
DETROIT (AP) — The defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings are going from a playoff-tested,
As trucking goes, so goes the economy
NEW YORK (AP) — Looking for signs of economic recovery? Try counting the number of trucks on the
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): The Click It or Ticket campaign will be launched
Another Eastern finals lies in Hurricanes’ path
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — One thing about the Carolina Hurricanes, when they get into the playoffs, they
Country music puts focus on the troubled economy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Recession? What recession? Despite the sour economy, radio has been remarkably
Lakers (lack of) desire debated
Kobe vs. LeBron would bring the best player buzz to the NBA finals, and Lakers-Celtics is always a
Aging performers are still rockin’
Let’s first acknowledge that we’ve moved well beyond the irony of “I hope I die before I get old”
Insurers receive preliminary OK for Treasury funds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The federal government has agreed to extend billions in bailout funds to six
Rays convert Indians’ 7-0 edge into Tampa’s biggest comeback
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — B.J. Upton’s ninth-inning homer off Luis Vizcaino capped the biggest
Man gets 5 years in drug case
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man convicted of distributing heroin will spend the next five years behind bars
news shows \ Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., and Jim
Man awaits sentencing on rape conviction
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A 29-year-old northwestern Pennsylvania man who acknowledged binding and gagging a
Wecht’s lawyers targeted agent at center of probe
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When federal prosecutors targeted celebrity pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht with a
Astronauts replace old gyroscopes in space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts had to put a refurbished pair of gyroscopes into
Animals, humans both deserve decent treatment
Animals, humans both deserve decent treatment The popular disgust over sanctioning torture to
Boardman boys capture Federal League meet
CANTON — Boardman High boys combined to win eight events at Friday’s Federal League track meet at
Local news digest
Streetscape cleanup YOUNGSTOWN — Streetscape’s annual downtown cleanup will be 8 a.m. to noon May
Ohio EPA reviewing use of stimulus funds at site
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s environmental agency said Friday it is reviewing its decision to use money
1 arrested, 1 injured in drug raid
YOUNGSTOWN — One man is in Mahoning County Jail and another is in the hospital after a drug raid on
Industrial output declines at slowest pace in 6 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — More evidence emerged Friday that the recession is easing, with output by the
New York plane crash victim laid to rest
DAYTON (AP) — A New York plane crash victim, who had twice survived being shot down in helicopters
Today in history
Today is Saturday, May 16, the 136th day of 2009. There are 229 days left in the year. On this date
Obama revives terror tribunals, alarming liberals
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a candidate, Barack Obama reviled the military trials for terror suspects at
Doctors see higher number of seasonal-flu cases
U.S. health officials are seeing a surprisingly high number of cases of ordinary, seasonal flu at a
Grand jury indicts 23 people
There were two secret indictments. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted 23
Ex-Marine is not father of murdered colleague’s baby
WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A former Marine charged with killing a pregnant colleague in North Carolina
Museum seeks info on subjects in portraits
COLUMBUS (AP) — Just off the main lobby of the Columbus Museum of Art hangs a double mystery — part
51% of Americans describe themselves as ‘pro-life’ in poll
At a time when President Barack Obama is trying to convince opponents in the abortion battle that
Rove questioned on his role in firings of U.S. attorneys in ’06
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal prosecutor questioned former top presidential aide Karl Rove for several
U.S. expects 50% spike in bombings in Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AP) — Strategically buried in the middle of dirt roads, packed in
Calvary and West Side churches merging
Calvary and West Side churches merging As one, the congregation is making better use of
Prison workers administer stun-gun shocks to children
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Children held hands so 50,000 volts could pass through their fingers. Other
Trumbull residents in townships eligible for group electricity rate
WARREN — Residents of Trumbull County living outside the cities and villages will get a letter in
Benedictine Sisters re-elect prioress
HOWLAND — The Byzantine Benedictine Sisters of Queen of Heaven Monastery re-elected Sister Margaret
Pirates fall to Rockies
Pirates fall to Rockies Brad Hawpe’s two-run homer was part of Colorado’s three-run ninth inning
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 6, Detroit 5 Texas 3, Seattle 2 L.A. Angels 5,
Prep roundup \ Friday’s other baseball and softball games
SOFTBALL Sectional tournaments Division III Ursuline 1, Newton Falls 0 BOARDMAN — Casey
Voices of faith: How do you respond to people who say the human mind created God to explain the
Voices of faith: How do you respond to people who say the human mind created God to explain the
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 1st—Sailfin (Skerrett)4.603.203.60 Grazia’s S (Urieta-
RELIGION BRIEFS
District conference HUBBARD — Greater Mahoning Valley District Women’s Conference will be at
1 killed, 2 injured in collision in Pa.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man was killed and two others were injured in an accident Friday morning in
Sports schedules, today and Sunday
TODAY 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: Irish Open. Noon (ESPN2) College lacrosse: NCAA quarterfinal. Noon
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James P. Rogenski Sr., legal age, 225 Clear Water Cove North,
Rockies rally in ninth to beat Pittsburgh, 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brad Hawpe’s two-run homer was part of Colorado’s three-run ninth inning and the
Witnesses tell of drug use, deals at Go Go
YOUNGSTOWN — Austintown Township officials say the Go Go Cabaret is a public nuisance and should
$100M to be used to remove lead-based paint
$100M to be used to remove lead-based paint LOS ANGELES — Nearly $100 million in federal stimulus
KO drugs boxing \ Friday’s results
UNDERCLASS DIVISION Jr. Featherweight - Carlos Crues (Eagle Heights) def. Mark Reda (Eagle
Area group joins seat-belt campaign
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Safe Communities is joining state and local law enforcement agencies and highway
Hagan takes exception with plan to build cars in China for U.S. sale
COLUMBUS — A lawmaker from Youngstown plans to formally chastise General Motors for its reported
Business digest
REGION Women entrepreneurs YOUNGSTOWN — Women entrepreneurs are invited to a dinner and panel
Judge acts to stop deceptive ‘robo-calls’
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has issued two temporary restraining orders designed to stop what
State officials to monitor usage of license bureau in Hubbard
The state will monitor the site over the next year. HUBBARD — The state will closely monitor
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