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Malkin scores three as Penguins win 7-4
PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin put Pittsburgh ahead for good by scoring twice in the third period of his
Concession negotiations between Forum Health, unions progressing
YOUNGSTOWN — A bankruptcy court filing asking that union contracts be set modified is “not on the
Blood donors: We need you, says American Red Cross
CLEVELAND — The Northern Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is urging all eligible
Warren, firefighters continue discussion on concessions, layoffs averted for now
WARREN — The city safety service director and the firefighters union president today announced
3 injured in single-car crash in Trumbull County
MESOPOTAMIA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol Warren Post is investigating a one-car accident that
Lawmakers debate increasing Ohio’s speed limit
YOUNGSTOWN — Some of the Mahoning Valley’s Ohio House delegation say a proposal to increase the
Hubbard business opens new, free-standing outpatient facility
HUBBARD — Integrated Physical Therapy Services, a Medicare-certified outpatient rehabilitation
Clerk of Courts employees OK nine unpaid days off
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have approved an agreement, under which employees of
Gov. Strickland hires private firm to write school funding plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Strickland administration broke with past practice when it reached out to a
Ohio House passes bill to exclude car owner home address info
COLUMBUS — Legislation prompted by the murder last year of a Dayton-area woman and the kidnapping of
Ideal weather is forecast for Memorial Day
YOUNGSTOWN — It looks like the temperature will be ideal for cookouts, watching parades and other
Payday lenders close many Ohio offices
CINCINNATI (AP) — More than a third of the payday lending offices in Ohio have closed since the
Officers from across region honor fallen comrades
YOUNGSTOWN — Bagpipes were played, heads lowered in prayer and roses placed in observance as police
Fake money is again passed in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Police are investigating a report that two women passed fake money to pay for $350 worth
Poland is a ‘Liberty Tree Memorial’ town
POLAND — Cub Scout Pack 2 is the recipient of the Liberty Tree Memorial grant and will be awarded a
44 cats removed from Austintown home
AUSTINTOWN — Although animal shelters are available to help avoid pet hoarding, it happens far too
Warren PD, Trumbull sheriff receive $423K in federal funds
WARREN — The Warren Police Department and Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department will receive $423,987
Cleveland tourism agency fights for tax funding
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s tourism agency has begun a marketing campaign more focused on bringing
Economic indicators up more than expected in April
NEW YORK (AP) — A private research’s group forecast of economic activity rose more than expected in
Pittsburgh police want man in female jogger attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police are investigating a bizarre attack on a female jogger. Police
Ohio House approves foreclosure moratorium bill
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio House has approved legislation that would place a six-month moratorium on
Coaching contracts awarded to Weathersfield school personnel
WEATHERSFIELD — Weathersfield school board has approved these supplemental contracts for the 2009-
Jury gets Antwon Lanier case, starts deliberations
YOUNGSTOWN — Jurors began deliberating the fate of Antwon Lanier shortly after 11 a.m. today.
Ga. contractor indicted in Ohio on fraud charges
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Georgia contractor on charges of defrauding an
Miss Ohio opposes tanning beds for teens
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Miss Ohio is lending her support to a bill that would ban most juveniles from
Case dismissed against Ohio police chief, son
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A judge has tossed out a computer tampering case against an Ohio police chief
YEC grads aim high
YOUNGSTOWN — After donning cap and gown and coming home one diploma richer, Allan Irizarry-Graves
Clippers advance with 11-1 win
DISTRICT BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Columbiana plays Springfield for the district title today at Cene
Boardman blanks Lakeside for district crown
Alex DiDomenico struck out 14 batters in the Spartans’ 2-0 victory. By TOM WILLIAMS BOARDMAN —
Youngstown council OKs 2 union contracts
City council approved the two labor contracts unanimously. YOUNGSTOWN — The city now has
Poland pulls past Howland, will play Edgewood in final
ASHTABULA — In the biggest game of the season (so far), on a well-worn mound against a tough team
Nursing-home lawsuit moved to Columbus
The suit belongs in Columbus, where Medicaid decisions are made, a judge rules. YOUNGSTOWN — A
This time, it’s over in a Flash
STRUTHERS — The Champion and Campbell Memorial High School baseball teams split two regular season
Jury will decide on Grenga compensation
The jurors heard of a two-fold difference in appraisals of the property. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Magic erase 15-point deficit to steal Cavs’ home advantage
Fifty-two combined-points by Dwight Howard’and Rashard Lewis helped Orlando pin the first
Memorial service will focus on widows
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn D. White is the keynote speaker. YOUNGS- TOWN — VFW Post 6468
’Canes look for another Game 2 comeback
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Loving families welcome Reservists home at Valley airbase
Capt. Justin Fadem of Howland gets a welcome home hug from his wife, Brandi and his step-daughter, Zoe Nalbach.
• Ray and Beth (Ardale) Carney, 2294 Cartbridge Road, Arlington, Va., are announcing the birth
• Ray and Beth (Ardale) Carney, 2294 Cartbridge Road, Arlington, Va., are announcing the birth of
DeRosa’s three hits propel Indians to 6-5 win in KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mark DeRosa had three hits and drove in the tiebreaking run in the eighth,
Prep roundup Wednesday’s other competition
Baseball Lowellville 12, Leetonia 1 LEETONIA — Brian Rossadivita had two doubles to set a school
Officer added; 7 others honored
Officers making up the street-crimes and narcotics-enforcement units were among those honored.
Boardman, Fitch take early D-I lead
AUSTINTOWN — The Boardman boys made it a clean sweep in Wednesday’s four Division I district finals
Fake Cherokee chief pleads guilty to fraud
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former Pennsylvania man who pretended to be a Cherokee Indian chief and
Wild Nationals bullpen gives Bucs a win
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the hapless bullpen of the Washington Nationals for
GOP drops effort to have Democrats change name
GOP drops effort to have Democrats change name WASHINGTON — Republicans on Wednesday abandoned an
NASCAR NOTEBOOK \ News and notes
Record fine: NASCAR has suspended driver Carl Long for the next 12 Sprint Cup races and fined crew
Obama signs measure to help prevent foreclosure
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said homeowners facing foreclosure would have a second
More mature Marco Andretti is learning how to finish races
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marco Andretti wants to start winning. First, he must consistently finish
No acquittal in bathtub drowning
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A judge has denied a motion to acquit a southwest Ohio man convicted of
2 Valley women to be recognized for service
Pincham will be inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame; Chambers will receive an Elder
Ohio’s youth prisons remain violence prone
COLUMBUS (AP) — Guards have used unauthorized restraints, and young inmates have frequently attacked
O’Meara, Cook return to scene of ’79 showdown
BEACHWOOD (AP) — Since dueling in the final match at the 1979 U.S. Amateur, Mark O’Meara and John
Author of Alzheimer’s book schedules events
Author of Alzheimer’s book schedules events COLUMBIANA — Wayne Glenn Terry, 1962 graduate of
HOLIDAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Monday,
Bryant: Lakers got away with one
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nobody was feeling luckier than Kobe Bryant a day after rescuing the Los Angeles
Iranian missile test launch raises new concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — The missile test-fired by Iran is the longest-range solid-propellent missile it
Cut onion relieves wasp sting
Q. I love wasps, bees, mud daubers and anything else that flies and buzzes. My friends call me a
MEMORIAL DAY Local events
A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless
DeFoor pleads guilty to burglary
The man must still face another burglary charge. WARREN — The city man who broke into an
Columbiana officials want more grants
There’s still plenty of money out there. LISBON — There is still American Recovery and
U.S.: No more than 30 were killed in battle
KABUL (AP) — Video evidence recorded by fighter jets and the account of the ground commander suggest
Irish report blames church for abuse
DUBLIN (AP) — After a nine-year investigation, a commission published a damning report Wednesday on
Astronaut credits his Uncle Frank for inspiration in repairing Hubble
HOUSTON (AP) — Sometimes all the high-tech training is nothing compared to what Uncle Frank and a
Major League baseball roundup
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 3 BOSTON — David Ortiz broke a career-high 149 at-bat
State auditor announces candidacy for re-election
COLUMBUS — State Auditor Mary Taylor has made official her plans to seek re-election next year.
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Boardman fixes accounting issues
One trustees calls the fund transfer a technical error. BOARDMAN — The state auditor’s office
Rip Torn gets probation in drunken-driving case
Rip Torn gets probation in drunken-driving case LITCHFIELD, Conn. — Actor Rip Torn has been given
Chicago, down 2-0, back home
CHICAGO (AP) — A stinging overtime loss still fresh on their minds less than 24 hours later, the
Glenn Beck rides radio bus to cable-television stardom
His show can be seen at Tinseltown in Boardman on June 11. NEW YORK — Glenn Beck is dressed to
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Beaver Township trustees, special meeting, 7:30 a.m., township administration
Jamie’s Dance Force students win titles
Eddie Moody isn’t the only Jamie’s Dance Force student to find success. Starpower, a national
Receiver returning with upbeat sound
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a resurgence in piano-based acts popping up in the mainstream.
Journal will publish Wyeth’s last painting
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — The last painting created by Andrew Wyeth before his death is being published
lethal injection Changes in protocol
Revisions to Ohio’s lethal injection protocol: Allows executioners to use a second dose of
Another ‘Slumdog’ child star’s home is torn down
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The shanty home of another “Slumdog Millionaire” child star was torn down by
McDonald native WOWs ’em
“I didn’t even know what to say. I was screaming and jumping up and down. I didn’t even know how to
Society Digest
Dinner will benefit woman awaiting 2-lung transplant YOUNGSTOWN — A spaghetti dinner and Chinese
Wild pitch helps Pirates win
Wild pitch helps Pirates win The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the hapless bullpen of the Washington
ABC turns to familiar faces for new season
NEW YORK — ABC plans to launch a comedy night on Wednesdays this fall with familiar sitcom stars
Oh, beautiful: Carrie holds on to her crown
Opinion: Last week, America narrowly escaped another tragedy. For a few days, it was a little dicey. The
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “He’s young. He’s cool. He’s hip ... he’s got all the qualities America likes in a celebrity, so of
Federal Reserve expects improvement
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve expects the economy to improve in coming months, even as
Shoot Out competition will benefit symphony
Special to The Vindicator FORERUNNERS: On the committee for the Come Play Fore the Symphony
Rapper Eminem needs intervention of creativity
‘Relapse’ Eminem (Interscope) Grade: D And so it has come to this: rebel-turned-celebrity
Finding Mike Vagas reunites for one show
Two years after calling it quits, Finding Mike Vagas members Maggie Burnett (lead vocals,
Are Wall Street speculators pumping up prices for gas?
WASHINGTON — Oil and gasoline prices are rising fast as Memorial Day weekend approaches, but not
‘Heroes,’ ‘Chuck’ part of NBC’s time-share season
LOS ANGELES — NBC is giving the equivalent of broadcast time-shares to “Heroes,” “Chuck” and some of
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Actors needed for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon, Pa., area.
National magazine hails Wake the Lion
Youngstown-based rock band Wake the Lion has caught the ear of a national music magazine. The band
Target defends board, attempts to reverse slow sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Target Corp. defended its board of directors Wednesday while touting initiatives
Familiar faces rockin’ and rollin’ on tours
Considering spring has sprung, that means the summer concert season is around the corner with a slew
China-Taiwan ties stronger
Kansas City Star: China has agreed to allow Taiwan to attend this week’s meeting of the World Health
California dreaming of federal bailouts
Opinion: WASHINGTON — California, the sunny incubator of America’s future, has relished its role as a leading
GM Canada to ax franchises next year
TORONTO (AP) — General Motors Canada is telling almost 250 dealers they will lose their franchises
Southwest Airlines hurt by flu outbreak
DALLAS (AP) — The CEO of Southwest Airlines says an April pickup in travel has fizzled in May,
It’s too soon to assess President Obama
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Instead of looking for what the Obama administration accomplished in the first 100 days
Certificate of Deposit rates
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of May 20. All
Michelle Brunner and Nicholas Elton set July wedding
Plans for a summer wedding have been made by Michelle Brunner and Nicholas Elton, both of 3440
Bonanno-Hawks wedding plans are announced
CANFIELD — Announced by Eugene and Suzanne Bonanno, 182 Topaz Circle, is the engagement of their
Best bets in entertainment
jBike night season is under way, and the B&O Station Boxcar Lounge has one of the best locations.
OHIO Business briefs
OHIO Trade group: Sandusky is most affordable for housing TOLEDO — A report from a housing-
A shout out to all born-again Americans
Opinion: In 1980 I had what I look back on now as a born-again-as-an-American moment. I heard a TV
NFL looks to expand ‘Rooney Rule’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — NFL teams looking to hire general managers may soon be required to
Phil Mickelson on leave; wife diagnosed with cancer
Phil Mickelson was gearing up for his favorite time of year, working his way toward Bethpage Black
Credit-card bill goes to Obama for his signature
WASHINGTON (AP) — Every American with a credit card will see sweeping changes in the market, with
STEPS TAKEN Changes in operations
The Ohio Department of Youth Services has instituted several changes in its prison operations to
Obama’s Notre Dame speech wasn’t just for the graduates
Editorial: It should come as no surprise that press coverage of President Barack Obama’s commencement address
Iraqi forces prepare for American departure
BAGHDAD (AP) — As his U.S. partners prepare to move, an Iraqi army captain pleads with his American
Exec: Sales OK despite bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler LLC’s Chapter 11 filing so far doesn’t appear to be affecting May sales, a
Man sentenced to 6 years for robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old Upland Avenue man is going to prison for six years after he pleaded
Tigers corral Mustangs, face Clippers
STRUTHERS — In a game of comebacks, a rule controversy, a delay, clutch hits and strong relief
Ohio department revises its protocol for lethal injection
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — Beginning with its next execution, Ohio will use a revised lethal-injection
Husband risks marriage chatting with women
Dear Annie: My husband is on all of these Web sites — Classmates, Facebook and Reunion — trying to
Ex-NBA forward battles Parkinson’s
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brian Grant is afraid. Just 37 and three seasons removed from his NBA career,
Home-recipe hint will leave you smooth, silky
Dear Heloise: I have searched for the article on bath salts (home recipe). I remember Epsom salts,
Date announced for Whiteleather, Arnold wedding
The engagement of Jennifer Rayburn Whiteleather, 4448 Westerpool, Columbus, and Bryan Patrick
Senate rebukes Obama, blocks Gitmo shutdown
Also on Wednesday, the FBI director expressed fears about bringing Guantanamo detainees to U.S.
Vick leaves prison for home confinement
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Suspended NFL star Michael Vick left a Kansas prison before dawn Wednesday to
Go Go owner seeks to warm up to Austintown officials, police
A decision on whether the strip club can remain open is expected early next week. YOUNGSTOWN —
Caine is magical in ‘Is Anybody There?’
Occasionally wistful, often melancholy but always charming, “Is Anybody There?” is a coming-of-age
Latina on High Court would offer fresh perspective
Opinion: President Obama should appoint a Latina to the Supreme Court to take the place of retiring Justice
Miss Benkowski, Mr. Smaka plan to wed this fall
EAST PALESTINE — Announced by Richard and Barbara Benkowski of East Palestine is the engagement of
Miss Ricciardi, Mr. Robinson to wed in August
BRUNSWICK — James and Marica Ricciardi of Brunswick are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Colella, 27, of 2580 Timothy Knoll Lane, Poland, and
“So You Think You Can Dance” (8 p.m., Fox): A new season begins with the drama of
“So You Think You Can Dance” (8 p.m., Fox): A new season begins with the drama of auditions.
Sports in brief
YSU Athletes graduate YOUNGSTOWN — Thirty-six former YSU athletes recently earned their degrees.
Sports schedule, today and Friday
TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix practice. 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: BMW
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Latoya Butler, Youngstown, boy, May 19. Patricia Perry and
Sports notices
baseball Jefferson Area Little League — has tournaments for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U teams in late
Lambert vs. Allen matchup draws 100 million votes
Lambert vs. Allen matchup draws 100 million votes Eds: UPDATES with show opening, vote count.
Summer fun!
Here are some of the events happening in the region from May to September. The Vindicator will
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD May 18 Drugs:
Today in history
Today is Thursday, May 21, the 141st day of 2009. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date
NORTHFIELD PARK ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD PARK ENTRIES Friday — 7 p.m. 1st—TROT, NW600L5, $1,600, 1 Mile MI What’s Your
NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic
NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic Wednesday — Orlando 107, Cleveland 106. Orlando leads the series
Poland native has role in Nick Nolte movie
Poland native has role in Nick Nolte movie Jeff Hochendoner of Poland has a role in “Warriors,” a
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