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Minor injury reported in North Side shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — A 12-year-old sustained a minor scalp laceration when numerous gunshots were fired in
Jury deadlocks in Pa. toddler-slaying case
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania woman accused of killing her fiance’s 22-month-old
Warren gets grant to clean polluted land
WARREN — The city will receive a $1,358,607 Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grant to conduct
Young jurors sequestered for the night
YOUNGSTOWN — After deliberating for just over an hour today, jurors, who will recommend whether
Youngstown income tax collections running below what was expected
YOUNGSTOWN — As city officials work to reduce, and possibly eliminate, layoffs, they face more bad
Chrysler dealer asks Boardman trustees to save his dealership
BOARDMAN — A Chrysler dealer is calling for help from the Boardman trustees as he tries to save his
City man charged with stealing ambulance
YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old old city man is in Mahoning County Jail on $220,000 bond after police
Jurors deliberate life or death for Curtis Young
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors began deliberating at 4:50 p.m. today whether Curtis Young gets life in prison
Tim Ryan to be on TV later this afternoon
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles will be a guest on MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews,” which starts
City man faces numerous charges for eluding cops during chase
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old city man is in Mahoning County Jail on $210,000 bond for a list of
TDDS opens School of Allied Health
MINERAL RIDGE — A new school dedicated to helping prepare State-Tested Nurse Aides for work in the
State OKs money for road, access to Republic Special Metals
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released $230,000 Monday for a road project in Jackson
City woman pleads not guilty to arson charges at local hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman will be back in Youngstown Municipal Court on Thursday for a preliminary
Kornheiser out, Gruden in on ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Kornheiser out, Gruden in on ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Youngstown mayor, police chief to visit Weed & Seed class
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams and police Chief Jimmy Hughes are expected to visit the Youngstown
More Ohio police departments join efforts to save costs
CLEVELAND (AP) — A growing number of cash-strapped counties, townships and cities are combining
ODOT crews will try again to move Cleveland 1-90 bridge
CLEVELAND (AP) — Crews in Cleveland will try again on Saturday to move an Interstate 90 bridge by 5
Sentencings follow pleas in prostitution cases
CANFIELD — Four employees involved in prostitution at the El Patio and Canfield Colonial motels have
Group asks OSU president to donate coal stock
COLUMBUS (AP) — A liberal policy group is asking Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee to
Commission wants to know more about Youngstown busing plan
YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of the state fiscal oversight commission controlling city school district
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown addresses labor, energy meeting
CLEVELAND (AP) — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio says the state and the nation need to find a boost
Curtis Young apologizes for triple murder
YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis Young apologized for the triple murder he committed as he made an unsworn
Lordstown Village Council meets tonight
LORDSTOWN — Village council meets tonight in council chambers. The caucus session begins at 6 p.m.
Grave decoration for holiday set Saturday in Poland
POLAND — In preparation for Memorial Day, Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15
Warren man sentenced in Pa. for bank robbery
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Rodney Stefek of Warren pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court in
U.S. Supreme Court candidate visits White House on Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, one of President Barack Obama’s candidates for
Toledo mayor cuts grass himself in city park
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio mayor is asking residents to grab a mower and help him cut the grass in
Canton woman battles condo association over flag flap
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A military mother in Ohio vows she’ll stand firm against her condo association’s
Record low temperature reached today in the Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley had a record low temperature today. It was only 30 degrees at
Forum Health continues negotiations with its unions
YOUNGSTOWN — Negotiations with two unions at Forum Health are continuing past a deadline that was
Downtown Youngstown street closed most of today
YOUNGSTOWN — A waterline tap-in at the Semple Building will keep West Federal Street eastbound from
Testimony today in two Mahoning County death penalty cases
YOUNGSTOWN — Testimony will be heard this morning in two separate capital murder trials in the
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
SALES • An annual rummage sale, sponsored by Brookfield United Methodist Church Altar Guild & TLC
The place to be Cene
If you love baseball but traveling to Cleveland, Akron or Pittsburgh is not on your scorecard, Cene
Cathedral included on National Register of Historic Places
A celebration and concert are planned for May 29. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Scottish Rite
Cleary’s two goals launch Wings to a 5-2 rout over Blackhawks
DETROIT (AP) — Dan Cleary was close to being an ex-NHL player when the league emerged from the
Music to all their ears
Canfield school’s band director makes his mentors proud By ELISE FRANCO CANFIELD — Jim Volenik
Ex-Buckeye QB Germaine to offer passing camp
The gathering is set for June, but the site has not been determined. By JON MOFFETT YOUNGSTOWN
Lineup card mistake not enough for Indians
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Andy Sonnanstine thought the last time he batted third was in Little
Personal experience drives rock crawler to promote cancer awareness
After losing her mother to cancer, Kelly Young is raising funds to battle the disease.
5 vie for seats on Farrell council
Two incumbents and three newcomers are running in Tuesday’s primary. FARRELL, Pa. — Five
Facility to see action again
The Youngstown Playhouse building will see the site for a June 20 fundraiser. YOUNGSTOWN —
Pirates’ 10-run seventh causes Rockies to crumble
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Colorado Rockies had a bottom of the seventh inning they’d like to forget. The
Galaxy earns tie with Crew
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Eddie Lewis scored his first goal of the season in second-half stoppage time
AMAZING, ASTOUNDING
Magic club’s annual show brings it into perspective By VIRGINIA ROSS LIBERTY — The sparkle in
Ohio secretary of state to speak at luncheon
Ohio secretary of state to speak at luncheon YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer
Secure Your ID Day set for businesses, consumers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Better Business Bureau invites Mahoning Valley residents to Secure Your ID Day from
YSU
YSU Penguins No. 6 seed, play Butler Tuesday LORAIN — The Youngstown State baseball team will be
Idle for a week, Cavaliers ready to resume quest
They’ll face the Orlando Magic in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals. By BRIAN WINDHORST
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL \ Results, tournament schedules
RESULTS BASEBALL DIVISION I May 14 Warren Harding 8, East 0 Boardman 16, Chaney 1 Fitch 10,
NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic
NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic Wednesday —Orlando at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Friday — Orlando at
“The Music Man’ worked
Opinion: “The Music Man’ worked EDITOR: After reading Milan Paurich’s review of “The Music Man” and then
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st—Swinging Heath $69.00$22.40$9.80 Areyouaphi $6.60$5.20 Forty
mlb roundup \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Twins 2, 10 innings NEW YORK — Johnny Damon homered in the 10th
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Holy smokes! Phelps goes 0-for-2 in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two days, two losses for Michael Phelps. Phelps was beaten again at the
Hornish win continues sudden NASCAR surge
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Some 600 miles away from Lowe’s Motor Speedway, nervous drivers fretted over
Fergus wins rain-shortened Classic; Sim takes BMW in playoff
HOOVER, Ala. — Keith Fergus won the rain-shortened Regions Charity Classic on Sunday, shooting a
LOCAL
LOCAL Antiques appraiser to be available Friday in Howland HOWLAND — Marcel Ulrich of Auctions
Real Lakers show up, rout Rockets, 89-70
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and the Los Angeles Lakers emphatically silenced the
Budget chief for Obama says economy almost bottomed out
WASHINGTON (AP) — The worst seems to be over, President Barack Obama’s budget director said Sunday.
Andretti provides drama at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Andretti and Ryan Hunter-Reay provided the drama Sunday, saving their best
Obama: Open hearts, minds
Ahead of the president’s address at the University of Notre Dame, at least 27 people were
Hef’s ex Madison to dance in Vegas burlesque show
Hef’s ex Madison to dance in Vegas burlesque show LAS VEGAS — Reality star Holly Madison is done
Country boy ‘J.T.’ beats city boy to win ‘Survivor’
NEW YORK (AP) — The tribe has spoken, naming cattle rancher James “J.T.” Thomas Jr. the sole
Clark, Mandrell join country hall of fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell and Charlie McCoy were inducted into the Country
Assistant principal is first NYC swine-flu death
Assistant principal is first NYC swine-flu death NEW YORK — A school assistant principal who was
‘Idol’ finalist has musical-theater background
NEW YORK (AP) — Before “American Idol” took over Adam Lambert’s life, there was “Wicked,” not to
Nuggets battle rustiness
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are rested and ready. Will they also be rusty? The Nuggets took
Rematch of top Preakness horses looming
Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird could race again at the Belmont. BALTIMORE (AP) — Rachel
This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Fanboys” (PG-13, 90 minutes): Three years after graduating from high school,
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Anthony and Nereida Rudolphi, Youngstown, girl, May 15. Alvin and
Heard that (Middle East) song before
Opinion: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington this week and if anyone wants an appropriate
Mothers find at-home work to be the best option
In an unusual twist, many moms are finding themselves in a new scenario: seeking work-at-home
Federer defeats Nadal to capture Madrid title
MADRID (AP) — Roger Federer got a badly needed confidence boost ahead of the French Open, beating
“24” (8 p.m., Fox): We’re told that Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) reaches an
“24” (8 p.m., Fox): We’re told that Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) reaches an “emotional breaking
Staying home helps some businesses
CINCINNATI (AP) — As Americans grow accustomed during the recession to spending more time at home
SPENDING HABITS
Many Americans seek pleasure in shopping-mall excursions It’s challenging to examine what we
Stress map outlines stories of recession
Through the voices of its people, the map shouts. From Atlanta, Ga., listen to Marian Chamberlain
Hurricanes’ goal: slow a determined Crosby
Pittsburgh has the home-ice advantage, but Carolina has recent Stanley Cup success. PITTSBURGH
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Home Savings and Loan of Youngstown v. Jaycobs Daycare and
Oh defeats Pettersen to win LPGA Sybase
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Seeing the likes of Brittany Lincicome, Paula Creamer, Suzann Pettersen and
Rebels admit defeat by Sri Lankan military
NEW DELHI — The Tamil Tigers admitted defeat Sunday in their quarter-century struggle against the
Scientists now trying to outflank AIDS virus
Researchers in Columbus have played a key role in the new approach. WASHINGTON (AP) — Like a
PeNNSYLVANIA PRIMARY
PeNNSYLVANIA PRIMARY Contested races to watch Here are the candidates running for office in
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Paul Henderson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 3-0-1 Pick 4, 9-4-3-3 Rolling Cash 5, 5-17-28-
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls School Board finance committee, 1:30 p.m., board office, 9091‚Ñ2
Today is Monday, May 18, the 138th day of 2009. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, May 18, the 138th day of 2009. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date in
Pa. entrepreneur John E. Connelly dies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John E. Connelly, a former coal miner turned multimillionaire entrepreneur and
SWEDEN
SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, May 13: The Pope is traveling to the Holy Land. Or to the site
Dealer cuts mean deals for buyers
DETROIT (AP) — At 789 Chrysler lots across America sit 44,000 potential bargains, cars and trucks
Lambert inspires passion in fans
NEW YORK — The other night, after her 3-year-old son was in bed, confirmed Adam Lambert fanatic Sue
Last year, Pennsylvania ranked first and Ohio second in steel production among all states, based on
Last year, Pennsylvania ranked first and Ohio second in steel production among all states, based on
“I know you have many questions but I need some more time to think about what happened to me
Opinion: “I know you have many questions but I need some more time to think about what happened to me over
It’s good news that banks are under less stress, but such good news travels slowly
Editorial: It’s good news that banks are under less stress, but such good news travels slowly Critics of the
Will voters tolerate growing deficits?
Opinion: President Barack Obama’s detailed budget had hardly become public when members of Congress began to
Convergence will be mother of sci-fi wonders
Opinion: NEW YORK — Imagine tinier and tinier, ever more powerful computers. Cameras you can swallow to show
Johnson repeats at Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Zach Johnson successfully defended his Texas Open title, winning a sudden-death
Auto industry upheaval devastates economies
LINDEN, Tenn. (AP) — Like one out of every four residents of Perry County, Frances Banks is
The case for Medicare reform
The case for Medicare reform St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Last week, Social Security and Medicare
China becomes auto power
China’s auto industry has come a long way since General Motors Corp. set up its first factory here
Magic moment: Celtics ousted
BOSTON (AP) — Dwight Howard and Hedo Turkoglu helped dethrone the defending champion Boston Celtics
Halfway houses seen as way to cut Ohio costs
COLUMBUS (AP) — No steel bars or heavy sliding doors greet the residents in the lobby of Alvis
Rockies crumble at PNC Park
Rockies crumble at PNC Park Nate McLouth had three of his four RBIs during a 10-run seventh
Game On! Coming soon
Once again this summer, The Vindicator will devote a weekly page to area youth sports organizations
Mom needs to enforce rules for her son
Dear Annie: I have a 17-year-old son. Until three months ago, he was the best son a mother could ask
Tiptoe through the tulips for these helpful tips
Dear Heloise: I received a wonderful hint from my hairdresser, who is from Holland. When you have a
Glitches bedevil Hubble repairs
HOUSTON (AP) — Spacewalkers’ specially designed tools couldn’t dislodge a balky bolt interfering