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Magic stun Cavaliers 107-106
CLEVELAND (AP) — No longer untested, no longer unbeaten. The Cleveland Cavaliers finally met their
Pirates score on wild pitch, beat Nationals 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the hapless bullpen of the Washington Nationals for
Fired Ohio State Highway Patrol sergeant gets job back
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An arbitrator has directed the state Highway Patrol to reinstate a sergeant who
Columbiana Co. hopes to get stimulus money for new government building
LISBON — There is still American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds available for Columbiana County
Boardman adds an officer, honors seven others
BOARDMAN — Trustees swore in the township’s newest police officer and honored the work of seven
Man who gave voice to Mickey Mouse dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wayne Allwine, the actor who voiced Mickey Mouse for more than 30 years, has died.
Taylor to seek re-election to state auditor post
COLUMBUS — State Auditor Mary Taylor has made official her plans to seek re-election next year.
Widows of military personnel honored Monday at Youngstown VFW post
YOUNGSTOWN — VFW Post 6468 and its Ladies Auxiliary will honor widows of military personnel during
Warren man gets eight months in prison on burglary charge
WARREN — The city man who broke into an elderly woman’s home twice in one day — getting shot the
Poland Township police want you to buckle up
POLAND — Township police, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, are
Jackson-Milton grad, now an author, speaks Friday and Saturday in Mahoning Valley
COLUMBIANA — Wayne Glenn Terry, 1962 graduate of Jackson-Milton High School and author of “Time
Josh Cribbs tells Browns he wants a new deal
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver and return specialist Josh Cribbs is not attending Cleveland’s
Ohio amusement parks open for second season under recession
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Amusement park operators preparing for their annual Memorial Day weekend rush
The HMHP Quality Olympics is Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Health-care professionals are on a constant journey to make improvements in patient
State audit finds accounting issues in Boardman
BOARDMAN — The state auditor’s office found two accounting issues in its regular audit covering 2005
Ohio GOP leader against re-branding Democrats
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Republican Chairman Kevin DeWine opposes a move by some in the national party
Golfer Phil Mickelson suspends schedule, wife diagnosed with breast cancer
Phil Mickelson’s wife, Amy, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and the three-time major champion
Senate blocks transfer of Guantanamo detainees to U.S.
Senate blocks transfer of Guantanamo detainees to U.S.
Ohio adjusts its lethal-injection protocol
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — Ohio will use a revised protocol at its next execution, planned in two weeks.
Car czar says a strong GM is needed
President Barack Obama’s “car czar” is headed to Ohio this week but is skipping the Mahoning Valley
Police seek men who tried to abduct South Side woman
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for two men who tried to abduct a 51-year-old woman from the front
Shots fired into East Side home, no injuries reported
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are trying to determine who is responsible for firing several shots into an
Campbell man arraigned today on assault charges
YOUNGSTOWN — The Campbell man at the center of a police investigation into the stabbing of two men
Go-Go owner says he wants to be a good Austintown neighbor
YOUNGSTOWN — Sebastian Rucci, owner of the Go Go Cabaret, says he wants a better relationship with
Cleveland judge withdraws from 88 inherited cases
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland judge has stepped aside from hearing 88 divorce cases formerly handled
EMS awards banquet Friday at Avalon Inn
HOWLAND — Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s Center for Emergency Medicine will host an
Ohio judge tosses suit in Kent student’s killing
RAVENNA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge has thrown out a wrongful- death lawsuit from the parents of a
Looking for summer fun activities? Check out Thursday’s Vindicator
The Vindicator’s annual Summer Fun list can be found in Thursday’s editions. It contains complete
Nursing homes’ effort to reverse Medicaid change heads to Columbus court
YOUNGSTOWN — A lawsuit by a coalition of Mahoning Valley nursing homes that seeks to reverse the
Former NFL QB Michael Vick released from prison to begin home confinement
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick left a Kansas prison before dawn today to begin
Youngstown YMCA hosts Memorial race, spinning event
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown YMCA will host two events Saturday — the annual Memorial Outdoor
Fishing fundraiser set May 30 at Evans, Pine lakes
YOUNGSTOWN — O’Charley’s Pro/Am Bass Classic, a fundraiser for the Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United
Six score holes-in-one in five days at Bedford
LOWELLVILLE — At Bedford Trails last week, aces were high. Over a five-day stretch last week, six
Justices review city’s vicious-dog law ‘s
The top court didn’t say when it would rule on Youngstown’s dog ordinance. 11That’s part of
Penguins’ comeback falls short in 7-6 loss to Butler
LORAIN, Ohio — The Youngstown State baseball team trimmed an early five-run deficit to one, but the
Mahoning political parties unite in opposition to casino gambling
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Democratic and Republican officials may not agree on a lot of things,
2 incumbents, 2 newcomers win seats on Farrell City Council
An incumbent councilman garnered the most votes. FARRELL, Pa. — In a race for four seats that
Lawrence primary D.A. race is upset
The district attorney said he wasn’t able to counteract his opponent’s negative campaign. NEW
DiDomenico dominant in win
Her 17 strikeouts helped Boardman blank Madison in a Division I district semifinal. BOARDMAN —
Committee mulls busing proposals
The business committee chairman said a CBS proposal looks like the best deal so far.
Early-retirement deal for police gets OK
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s ranking police officers can start signing up for an early- retirement buyout
Warren JFK blanks Reserve 1-0
CORTLAND—Warren JFK High softball coach Joe Sylvester flipped pitcher Rachel Pico the game ball
Man wants police, firefighters back
The Warren resident’s petition also calls for the resignation of the mayor. WARREN—Robert
PREP TOURNAMENTS
Champion wins in a Flash The Flashes scored 10 runs over the fourth and fifth innings to top South
Boardman band off to Indy 500
Senior Trevor Bunevich practices dipping his tuba for Sunday's parade before the race.
PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY RESULTS
LAWRENCE CO. MERCER CO. DISTRICT ATTORNEY Democrats YJohn Bongivengo 3,125 XJoshua
Senators reject closing Gitmo without a plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s promise to close the Guantanamo Bay prison suffered a
swine flu | Latest developments
Key developments on swine-flu outbreaks, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
TILT AND PLAY: Trevor Bunevich, a senior, practices dipping his sousaphone. The practice Tuesday was
TILT AND PLAY: Trevor Bunevich, a senior, practices dipping his sousaphone. The practice Tuesday was
Clark named Penn State captain
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Quarterback Daryll Clark was plenty impressive on the field last year for Penn
Tuesday’s results
Tuesday’s results BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION II At Cene Park Poland 13, Hubbard 3 At
Pakistani religious leaders denounce Taliban
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani religious leaders and scholars issued a strong denunciation Tuesday
Top British lawmaker to resign June 21
LONDON — The speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, Michael Martin, resigned Tuesday under withering
Campbell man faces two assault charges
Two men were stabbed and one dog shot dead. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man will be arraigned
$244M cut is proposed for Ohio pre-K program
COLUMBUS (AP) — Early-childhood advocates say planned cuts to Ohio’s pre-kindergarten programs will
Clippers hit the lottery, again
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Those longtime losers from Los Angeles were big winners Tuesday night. The
This math = fun
This math = fun kMore than 300 Trumbull County schoolchildren had a chance to learn the fun side
Pirates drop Nationals for 4th straight victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam LaRoche had a two-run double in the 10th inning Tuesday night, and the
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE MONDAY 7th—Bigboppr Bluegrass3.603.202.80 Bahama Bomber 24.005.00
Congress acts to help families save homes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Tuesday sent the president legislation that encourages banks to spare
Lawmakers pressure Israeli PM on peace
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials and lawmakers pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on
Sports notices
baseball Jefferson Area Little League — has tournaments for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U teams in late
Olympic star flips to become new ‘Dancing’ champ
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shawn Johnson is adding a mirrorball trophy to her collection of Olympic medals.
Judge issues arrest warrant for mother of boy refusing chemo
NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) — Authorities sought to arrest the mother of a 13-year-old boy with cancer who
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room, junior high school, 207 Milton
Population growth of infants slows in U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Did America’s moms and dads and potential parents see the meltdown coming before
nhl roundup \ Tuesday’s game
Red Wings 3, Blackhawks 2, OT DETROIT — Mikael Samuelsson scored 5:14 into overtime, lifting the
Polygraph test planned in shooting case
The man will be back in court in June. WARREN — Prosecutors and defense lawyers are looking to
Mannozzi learns from mistakes
EUCLID – Michael Mannozzi of Boardman and Notre Dame College is determined to avoid the same mistake
Officers honored at Lisbon ceremony
The incident took place in February. LISBON — Two troopers and a sergeant from the Ohio State
Twins don’t like the term ‘conjoined’
DAYTON (AP) — Donnie may be older, but Ronnie is taller. Donnie’s a spender, Ronnie’s a miser. Two
Eastern final features father-son coaching duel
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Mike Malone has always followed his father Brendan’s advice. A respectful son,
Fit for the Boy Scouts
Fit for the Boy Scouts Chicago Tribune: You wouldn’t think the Boy Scouts of America would need to
UAW Local 1714 re-elects officers
Two union positions will be settled by runoff elections. LORDSTOWN — The top two officers of
Poll: College grads trying to stay afloat
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students scattering for the summer are worried they’ll be graduating from schools
Rallying against Pens may be tough for ’Canes
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are never one and done. Lose the first game of a playoff
Society Digest
OCCHA schedules Latin Food Fest YOUNGSTOWN — OCCHA’s second annual Latin Food Fest will take place
Call for help is unanswered
Opinion: Call for help is unanswered EDITOR: I had back surgery in October. I returned home in a
Neighbors rediscover sharing
CHICAGO (AP) — Twice a year, in the spring and again in the autumn, six families on Vicki Matranga’s
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Gomori Jr., 27, of 6843 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield,
Health reform spurs industry
Opinion: The announcement that health-care industry groups plan to voluntarily shave $2 trillion off the rate
New rules will transform country’s auto fleet
DETROIT (AP) — Some soccer moms will have to give up hulking SUVs. Carpenters will still haul
Youngstown TV stations to do digital tests
Youngstown’s three broadcast television stations will comply with an FCC request to conduct analog
Indians’ bullpen falters — again
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Jacobs and Mark Teahen hit back-to-back home runs off Indians closer
Housing construction, permits hit record lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — A modest rebound in single-family home construction in April raised hopes Tuesday
NBA SCHEDULE
NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic Today — Orlando at Cleveland, 8:30 p.m. Friday — Orlando at
Players try out for spot with Thunder
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder had a few tryouts at Tuesday’s practice at the Covelli
NASA and its crews still have the power to inspire
Editorial: NASA and its crews still have the power to inspire NASA has been doing amazing things for more
Obama orders tougher standards
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is asking consumers to put their money — up to $1,300 per
GM still hasn’t made any deals
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it does not expect to reach agreement on
Thanks for the ticket, officer
Opinion: Thanks for the ticket, officer EDITOR: To the Youngstown policeman on radar patrol Thursday
NHL SCHEDULE
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Hurricanes Monday — Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2, Pittsburgh leads series
Valley home sales rose in April
Home sales rose in the Mahoning Valley last month, but sellers aren’t getting the prices they used
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2009. There are 225 days left in the year. On this date
Source: CBS to add 6 new series to its new schedule
NEW YORK — Julianna Margulies, Jenna Elfman, Christopher O’Donnell and LL Cool J are among the stars
Strickland stands by appointment, will wait for Barbash to resolve issue
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland said yesterday that he probably would have appointed Mark Barbash
Wife and mother wannabe fears marriage
Dear Annie: I’m 27 years old and have been dating the handsome love of my life off and on since high
Afghan officials want aid posthaste
Opinion: After three weeks in Pakistan and Afghanistan, I find it easier to be hopeful about the latter.
Corrections
U A story on Page B1 Monday about Kelly Young and her nonprofit CrawlToCureCancer.com gave the wrong
Sugarland leads pack for CMT nominations
Sugarland leads pack for CMT nominations NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sugarland leads all the nominees
ON area Diamonds: Youth baseball, softball
BASEBALL TRI-T PONY Players Division GF Insulations Inc. 18, David’s Heating & Cooling 13 — Justin
Lakers take Game 1, 105-103
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, including six free throws in the final 30 seconds,
NASA looks forward to big things from Hubble
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rejuvenated Hubble Space Telescope, more powerful than ever, departed
Poland,Boardman police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND May 14 Identity
Go Go owner: Community loses if Austintown cabaret must close
A witness for the defense described the club as an ‘adult playground.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Sebastian
Schedule \ Lakers-Nuggets
Schedule \ Lakers-Nuggets Tuesday: L.A. Lakers 105, Denver 103, L.A. Lakers lead series 1-0
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “If I could handpick a replacement of a football guy, I would cast a net and drag in Jon Gruden. He
‘Terminator’ sequel proves too robotic, unnecessary
“Terminator Salvation” is one of the most visually impressive films in the series. The action is
Youngstown Playhouse gets $10K from Lariccia
The gift will fund the Playhouse’s summer productions in Boardman. The Youngstown Playhouse,
Pittsburgh mayor defeats 2 opponents in primary
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mayor Luke Ravenstahl enjoyed a decisive victory Tuesday over his two opponents in
Harrison knows Thunder players share the blame
YOUNGSTOWN — If they’re going to play as a unit, they’d better think like a unit. That’s why Larry
Business digest
NATION Chrysler dealers file objection to terminations NEW YORK — Attorneys representing a group
Brittany Schimpf, Brian Orzechowski plan Sept. nuptials
LIBERTY — George and Pamela Schimpf of Liberty announce the engagement and wedding plans of their
Recipe for tasty Bootleg Beans comes around once again
Dear Heloise: Can you please print your baked-bean recipe? I used to have it, but I have lost it.
Heavner-Freaney engagement is being announced
The engagement of Heather Heavner and Kevin Freaney, both of Boston, and plans for their upcoming
Recession thrift: Swap till you drop
NEW YORK (AP) — The turtleneck from designer Marc Jacobs costs hundreds of dollars at Neiman Marcus
White House e-mail logs can be kept from public
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the office that has records about
Grill once, dine twice
A sizzling steak hot off the grill and a glass of wine make a sensational pairing for steak house
Fresh from Sicily: Pasta, veal in marsala sauce
Succulent veal with a sweet Marsala wine sauce and pasta with tomatoes were two dishes I savored on
Celebrate Memorial Day with grilling
Family Features Grilling is a great all-Amer- ican tradition. For generations, family and friends
Poland powers to title in Div. 2
The Bulldogs scored six runs in the fifth inning to turn back Hubbard, 13-3. STRUTHERS —
Salem Council to create Market on the Green
Council members will be briefed on the city’s comprehensive plan. SALEM — Council has voted
Domestic-partnership bill goes to Nevada governor
Domestic-partnership bill goes to Nevada governor CARSON CITY, Nev. — A Nevada bill giving
Area sports in brief
local Time change AUSTINTOWN — Field events for Friday’s Division I district track and field
Math skills add up to fun
For many students, being in the competition added up to good teamwork and enjoyment.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Kinsman United Methodist Church trustees will have a chicken and biscuit dinner from 4
OSHP among those against higher speed limit
COLUMBUS (AP) — Despite warnings from safety advocates, a group of lawmakers wants Ohio to join 32
“The New Adventures of Old Christine” (8 p.m., CBS): “The New Adventures of Old
“The New Adventures of Old Christine” (8 p.m., CBS): “The New Adventures of Old Christine” finishes
WHO seeks swine-flu vaccine help for poor nations
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization urged drug makers to reserve some of their pandemic
Credit-card reforms take fast track to the president’s desk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to rein in credit card rate increases
Mill Creek Park roads to be closed during race
Mill Creek Park roads to be closed during race CANFIELD—Three roads in Mill Creek Park will be
Pizzaro’s three-hitter helps lead Campbell
STRUTHERS — Raul Pizzaro pitched a three-hitter with seven strikeouts for the Campbell High baseball
MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 9, Orioles 1 NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira launched more
Primate fossil is the most complete
NEW YORK — A 47 million-year-old primate fossil that is so complete scientists can even tell what
Will Obama work to reduce abortions?
Opinion: Put aside the question of whether a distinctly Catholic institution like Notre Dame should award an
Education in U.S. is inequitable
Opinion: WASHINGTON — This Sunday, America marked the 55th anniversary of Thurgood Marshall’s historic
Murderer of three gets life
Joined by tragedy, people who’d never met before the trial embraced after the verdict.
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