43
Vindy.com for May 19, 2009
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos » Podcasts
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published May 19, 2009
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Incumbent Lawrence Co. District Attorney upset in primary race
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — In a very contentious Democratic primary race for district attorney, private
Officers honored at Lisbon ceremony
LISBON — Two troopers and a sergeant from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Lisbon Post, a dispatcher
Youngstown schools eye slashing more bus routes
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District’s transportation department says it can trim
Local Dems, GOP unite against statewide gambling proposal
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Democratic and Republican officials may not agree on a lot of things,
Jurors say spare Curtis Young’s life; but no parole
YOUNGSTOWN — The life of Curtis Young has been spared. The jurors who convicted Young of a triple
Felonious assault charges filed in stabbing case
Jeffrey L. Shugart, 36, of Hyatt Street, Campbell was arrested Tuesday morning at a home in the 700
Polygraph test will occur in shooting case
WARREN — Prosecutors and defense lawyers are looking to technology to help determine what took place
Air reservists returning from overseas stint
VIENNA — Approximately 85 Air Force Reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing are scheduled to return
Green, Adams re-elected to UAW Local 1714 posts
LORDSTOWN — The top two officers of United Auto Workers Local 1714 have been re-elected. Dave
Lariccia donates $10,000 to Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse, which has been struggling to get back on its feet, got a $10,000 shot in
Go Go Cabaret testimony continues; employees defend club
Go Go Cabaret testimony continues at 1:45 p.m.
Jury in Young case considers his life or death
YOUNGSTOWN — A nine-woman, three man jury continues to deliberate this afternoon whether Curtis
Area women in Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
YOUNGSTOWN — Two area women, Edna D. Pincham of Youngstown and Anita Chambers of Struthers, will be
Man says neighbor attacked him a year ago
YOUNGSTOWN — A 49-year-old city man told police he wants his 49-year-old neighbor arrested for
Youngstown ranking officers can sign up for early retirement
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s ranking police officers can start signing up today for an early retirement
Pro/Am Bass Classic benefits United Way
YOUNGSTOWN — O’Charley’s Pro/Am Bass Classic, a fund raiser for the Youngstown/Mahoning Valley
Cats rescued from N.C.
More than 600 miles and 10 hours separate Youngstown and St. Paul, N.C. But the two cities are
Witness says victim begged for her life
The victim was raped in South Side Park and shot at McKelvey Lake, prosecutors allege.
Go Go owner testifies he didn’t know of any drug dealing, sex acts in club
A hearing to decide whether the cabaret should reopen continues today. YOUNGSTOWN — Go Go
Car dealer seeks help to save his business
Frederick wants to meet with Boardman trustees By DON SHILLING BOARDMAN — A Chrysler dealer is
Down 7-0, Poland rallied to stun Niles, 8-7
Down 7-0, Poland rallied to stun Niles, 8-7 Poland scored four runs in the seventh with Ryan
Hubbard rallies in district semi
STRUTHERS — Hubbard spotted Cardinal Mooney a 4-1 lead after one inning, then outscored the
Jury resumes discussion of penalty
The defendant apologized for killing a mother, her unborn baby and her 8-year-old son.
City’s tax take $275K down so far in ’09
Youngstown’s income-tax collection is down, and could get worse, the finance director says.
McDonald captures ITCL Tier Two title
BERLIN CENTER — Anthony Raschilla had two hits, including a three-run triple in the fourth inning,
Reserve, JFK advance to district final
Elizabeth Srock shut down Lordstown, while the Eagles’ offense handled Aquinas. CORTLAND — Western
Temps to rise by midweek
The Valley had a record low Monday, but it should hit 80 degrees by Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN —
Busing contract must be approved
The business committee chairman said there is no attempt to bypass the commission. YOUNGSTOWN
With French looming, Federer gets big boost
MADRID (AP) — A victory over Rafael Nadal in a clay-court final has Roger Federer feeling good about
Mountains await after Phelps’ losses
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Phelps is heading to the mountains. Eat. Sleep. Swim. That’s about
Lakers ready for Denver
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers stepped off one thrill ride and, after little time to
Ex-coach Gruden joins MNF
Monday Night Football tried a Cowboy, a comic, a columnist and a Cosell. To fill the latest vacancy
King vs. Superman: NBA All-Stars clash in conference finals
Cleveland’s LeBron James will try to overcome Dwight Howard and the Magic. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Two
Bank robber sentenced
Bank robber sentenced PITTSBURGH — Rodney Stefek of Warren pleaded guilty and was sentenced in
Who’s minding our nation’s forests?
Opinion: While the Obama administration has been consumed with problems tied to the country’s economic woes,
House clears bill to crack down on financial fraud
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives passed legislation Monday that would give the federal
A summary of police activity in Austintown:
A summary of police activity in Austintown: May 11 Theft: A Honda three-wheeler was stolen from
Problem is illegal drugs, not guns
Opinion: There’s a practical reason the proposed law requiring private gun owners to conduct background
Nations urge WHO to change criteria for pandemic
GENEVA (AP) — Dozens of countries urged the World Health Organization on Monday to change its
Ending on a High Note
Retiring Howland band director Nancy Moore will miss many things — especially the students.
Sports digest
AREA McDonald coaches McDONALD — The McDonald board of education Monday approved the following
It’s wise to keep a medical notebook on yourself
Dear Heloise: While waiting for my brother-in-law to come out of surgery, my sister showed me a
NBA SCHEDULE \ Cavaliers vs. Magic
Wednesday — Orlando at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Friday — Orlando at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Sunday —
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Patrick and Kimberly Chaplow, Canfield, boy, May 17.
On MSNBC, Ryan speaks about abortion
The common-sense approach to reducing the number of abortions in the United States is to reduce the
Springfield Local students put on 'wonderful' show
Opinion: Xccxcx xcxc cxc EDITOR: Mother’s Day week I had the privilege of attending both performances of
U.N. to name Bill Clinton as special envoy to Haiti
U.N. to name Bill Clinton as special envoy to Haiti PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The U.N. will name
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 3, White Sox 2 ChicagoToronto abrhbiabrhbi Pdsdnk cf4010Scutaro
Abby Tierney plans to become bride of Michael Gorby
BERLIN CENTER — Abby Lee Tierney and Michael Scott Gorby, both of 15330 Mock Road, are announcing
Few surprises in Fox’s 2009-10 lineup
There were few surprises in the announcement of the Fox 2009-10 schedule made Monday: Big ratings
Supreme Court must be cognizant of real world
Opinion: At a speech this year, Chief Justice John Roberts pointed out that for the first time in history,
Society Digest
Coitsville Seniors to meet COITSVILLE — A meeting of Coitsville Seniors will be at 1 p.m. Thursday
NFL owners mull Super Bowl site, extended season
New Orleans could get back in the Super Bowl rotation this week. NFL owners will award the 2013
Report: U.S. students lag in biosciences
COLUMBUS (AP) — Middle- and high-school students across the country are generally falling behind in
Doctor: I told Mayfield of drug
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The administrator of NASCAR’s drug-testing program said Monday he personally
Gunshots at parked cars leave boy injured
YOUNGSTOWN — A 12-year-old sustained a minor scalp laceration when numerous gunshots were fired in
City man charged after police chase
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old city man is in Mahoning County Jail on $210,000 bond for a list of
Stocks shoot up on renewed optimism
NEW YORK (AP) — Reassuring news about housing and banking Monday convinced investors to return to
NEW HOME: Samantha, one of the cats rescued from euthanasia, gives the camera some attitude from her
NEW HOME: Samantha, one of the cats rescued from euthanasia, gives the camera some attitude from her
Obama should pick ‘right’ person for court
Opinion: If President Obama nominates to the Supreme Court a highly qualified individual with a distinguished
GAME TIME
GAME TIME YSU vs. Butler What: Horizon League baseball tournament, opening round When: 3 p.m.
NBA lottery has power to break hearts
Patrick Ewing and Dwight Howard worked out at one end of the court, a couple guys who know what it’s
American Express to cut 4,000 jobs
NEW YORK (AP) — American Express says it is eliminating about 4,000 jobs as part of a plan to slash
AMANDA BOBOVECZ | MARC MCCUTCHEON
AMANDA BOBOVECZ MARC MCCUTCHEON YOUNGSTOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged during a 1 p.m. ceremony
Sri Lanka: Top rebel dead, civil war over
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — After more than a quarter-century of civil war, Sri Lanka faces the
Today is Tuesday, May 19, the 139th day of 2009. There are 226 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, May 19, the 139th day of 2009. There are 226 days left in the year. On this date
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“American Idol” (8 p.m., Fox): And so Season 8 of prime time’s most popular show all comes down to
‘Sex and the City’ star is engaged to partner
‘Sex and the City’ star is engaged to partner NEW YORK — Cynthia Nixon is engaged to her partner,
Melva Day presided over the meeting of REAC 3298 on Monday. The wrong last name was published in
Melva Day presided over the meeting of REAC 3298 on Monday. The wrong last name was published in
Despite group’s push for more time, closing of Byzantine school finalized
BOARDMAN — The finance committee for the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh has finalized
Obama to release pollution standards
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will issue new fuel efficiency standards and pair them with
State budget hurt by economy, politics
COLUMBUS — A potent combination of economics and politics has Ohio lawmakers facing the prospect of
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK 9 7 4 uA 4 3 vJ 7 6 w7 6 3 WEST EAST xQ 10 5
“There are many hurdles on the road to living side by side in peace with the
Opinion: “There are many hurdles on the road to living side by side in peace with the Palestinians.” Uzi
Election reform in Ohio too important for games
Editorial: Without the involvement of Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, election reform coming out of
Shortcuts in flying
Miami Herald: Until a commuter plane crashed near Buffalo, N.Y., in February, the U.S. airline
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Marsolo, 35, Cumming, Ga., and Laurie J. Sinclair,
bioscience achievement How states rate
A breakdown of states on middle school and high school bioscience performance, as measured by a
Obama to Netanyahu, Iran: Make peace
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday opened his deepest foray into the Middle East
Pens claim Round One
Miroslav Satan and Phillippe Boucher scored their first goals of the postseason as Pittsburgh beat
PREP TENNIs District preview
DIVISION I When: First two rounds begin at 9 a.m. Thursday. Semifinals and finals are Saturday.
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 8-9-0 Pick 4, 7-5-6-7 Classic Lotto, 2-6-9-13-
Klein, Healey earn first team Horizon League
YOUNGSTOWN — Sophomore pitcher Phil Klein and junior shortstop Jacke Healey were named first team
saving money Combining services
Some Ohio communities combining police services to save money: Lakemore: Summit County town’s
Statue of ex-president loses its head
HIRAM, Ohio (AP) — Someone has beheaded a statue of President James Garfield that took its place
Pirates pick on lowly Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals made four errors — all on routine plays — and the bullpen
Business news digest
REGION Cortland Bancorp reports $1.4M first-quarter loss CORTLAND — Cortland Bancorp reported a
School opening for nurse aides
MINERAL RIDGE — A new school dedicated to helping prepare State-Tested Nurse Aides for work in the
Two suspected in burglary, theft case
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Two people involved in an accident that killed a man are suspects in a
Man charged with DUI in accident
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — A New Wilmington man has been charged with driving under the influence and
Condo association backs down in flag squabble
PERRY TWP. — A condo association has backed down from its attempt to compel an elderly couple to
Crew finishes work on Hubble
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts completed repairs to the Hubble Space Telescope
Columbiana run to benefit veterans at Air Force base
COLUMBIANA — The Second Annual Vision for Veterans 5K run will be Friday at Firestone Park with
SWINE FLU
SWINE FLU Worldwide developments Developments on swine-flu outbreaks, according to U.S. Centers
Gutierrez enters not-guilty pleas
These are the first charges filed against personnel on Marc Dann’s staff. COLUMBUS — A figure
BASEBALL LINESCORES
BASEBALL LINESCORES Division II Hubbard 8, Mooney 5 Hubbard1122020—8132 Mooney4000010—5102
Selection of jury for murder trial begins
Jury selection also continued in another murder case. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jury selection is under
FDA lags in audits of food safety
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration conducted only about half the state food-safety
Date is chosen for Yankle-Ridel rite, reception
CAMPBELL — Robert P. and Denise Yankle, 457 Elizabeth Lane, are announcing the engagement of their
Michelle Krepps, Jason Summerville plan July wedding
MASURY — Bob and Karen Krepps are announcing the engagement and upcoming summer wedding of their
Controlling Board releases funds for road project
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released $230,000 Monday for a road project in Jackson
Man charged with stealing ambulance
YOUNGS-TOWN — A 28-year-old city man is in Mahoning County Jail on $220,000 bond after police said
baseball
baseball Jefferson Area Little League — has tournaments for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U teams in late
major league baseball roundup Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Twins 6 NEW YORK — The Yankees got started early, instead of waiting
Nancy Moore
Nancy Moore Background Nancy Moore, director of bands at Howland High School, is retiring after
Forces join to save on costs
CLEVELAND (AP) — A growing number of cash-strapped counties, townships and cities are combining
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Why Why Wynn $3.20$2.60$2.20 Run Karakorum Run $3.60$2.40
NHL SCHEDULE
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Hurricanes Monday — Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2; Penguins lead series 1-0
Forum Health talks extend past deadline
The Northside nurses union chief is cautiously optimistic a settlement can be reached.
Boy, 13, seriously injured in crash
CHAMPION — A 13-year-old Middlefield boy was seriously injured in a two-car crash at 7:10 p.m.
Four employees plead guilty in prostitution case
CANFIELD — Four employees involved in prostitution at the El Patio and Canfield Colonial motels have
Chrysler expands buyout, early-retirement packages
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler LLC has expanded early retirement and buyout offers for workers at six of
GM, UAW in dispute over imports, plant closures
GM, UAW in dispute over imports, plant closures DETROIT (AP) — Critical concession talks between
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, is celebrating its 50th anniversary during
Virgin burning with desire to see nude man
Dear Annie: I am 23 years old and a virgin. I have never seen a naked man in my life because I
SALLY BINANTI | ALBERT FALASCA
SALLY BINANTI ALBERT FALASCA CORTLAND — St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church was the setting Oct.
BRIDGET WEIZER | RICHARD GRANGER
BRIDGET WEIZER RICHARD GRANGER WORTHINGTON — Worthington Inn was the setting Aug. 23, 2008, for
Photos
Videos
