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Stories published May 23, 2009

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Malkin’s 3 points help Penguins rout Carolina 6-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had two goals and an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins pushed


Pirates fall to White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) — Clayton Richard struck out a career-high eight over six innings, Alexei Ramirez


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LeBron Saves The Day

Buzzer-beating 3 evens series 1-1 James’ buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifted Cleveland past Orlando,


Slow go on I-680 ahead summer on I-680

Traffic will be reduced to one lane between South Avenue and Route 224 to complete a $6.9M repaving


Youngstown police union rejects buyout plan

Patrol officers oppose a decline in entry-level salaries to $24,000. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s

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Hartz burns Flashes

DISTRICT COMPETITION Ursuline’s speedster scores winning run By TOM WILLIAMS LISBON —

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Ex-Trumbull Co. commissioner to plead guilty to felony fraud

The ex-official is accused of not reporting a $36,551 loan from a businessman WARREN — James


McDonald success starts at sunrise

The Blue Devils won boys and girls district track titles in Div. III. By JOE SCALZO NEW


Jurors spare Lanier death in ’05 rape, killing

YOUNGSTOWN — Antwon Lanier has escaped the death penalty, but his prison term for his role in the

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Boardman uses depth to win Division I title

AUSTINTOWN — During his 20 years as the Boardman High boys track coach, Dave Pavlansky has had more


Curtis Young gets life in prison without parole for 3 murders

Nothing could make the three deaths less serious, the prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis

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Thunder dealt 7th straight setback

Manchester took control in the second quarter of a 56-42 victory over Mahoning Valley. By KEVIN


Trailing Penguins 2-0, Carolina skating on thin home ice

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Playoff comebacks have been commonplace for Carolina, and for the Hurricanes to


AN EYE TO BEHOLD

Appraiser shares his valued opinions By SEAN BARRON Pat Schrom doesn’t consider herself a big

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Honoring Lloyd

Classmates of Lloyd McCoy Jr. planted a tree in his memory Friday, which would have been his 12th birthday.. The sixth-grader was killed in a drive-by shooting last month.

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Sports on TV

TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One Monaco Grand Prix qualifying. 10 a.m. (ESPN2)


BRIDGE: Weekly quiz

Weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K Q 9 8 5 2 u9 v7 4 wA J 10


Gallagher-Koby engagement is being announced

The engagement of Alisha Elizabeth Gallagher and Brian William Koby, both of 2833 8th St., Cuyahoga

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Ohio jobless rate likely to worsen, governor says

The governor said state and federal stimulus money will provide some jobs. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted

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SUSAM TABAK | STEPHEN MALYSA

BOARDMAN — Susan Tabak, 134 Roche Way, was united in marriage with Stephen Malysa, 4908 Grover


ANNE WALTERS | MORT MOHADDES

YOUNGSTOWN — Anne M. Walters, St. Andrews Drive, Canfield, and Mort Mohaddes, The Woodlands,


Craigslist wins stay

Craigslist wins stay COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked South


Northfield Results FRIDAY

Northfield Results FRIDAY 1st-Bc Majesty (Merriman)2.602.202.10 6-Anastasia Willie (Ry


Woman gets 13 years in prison for killing boyfriend

The defendant drew the maximum term for voluntary manslaughter. YOUNGSTOWN — A 32-year-old Byron


NEW LAW Unintended results

Here is a look at some unintended consequences of the new credit-card law that are likely to occur:


Blackhawks win 4-3 in overtime

CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Sharp scored 1:52 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory


Selected stocks

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HOLIDAY | What’s closed/open

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday. Residents


1979 grad named to YSU board of trustees

The appointment provides a unique opportunity to give back, the new trustee said. YOUNGSTOWN —


Pirates’ Zach Duke outdueled by Gavin Floyd

CHICAGO (AP) — Gavin Floyd allowed two hits over eight innings and Alexei Ramirez homered as the


Police probe slaying of man

The homicide victim, the ninth in the city this year, was shot in the chest. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Stimulus aid to help several local agencies

COLUMBUS — Several area communities are among those that will receive some of the $38.9 million in


Burnside, Marchese win first K.O. titles

YOUNGSTOWN — Kayla Burnside, a Struthers High student who is barely into her teenage years, has an


Reds beat Tribe in series opener

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bronson Arroyo pitched eight innings Friday night, and slumping Adam Rosales


Tony Stewart seeks first Memorial Day victory

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart has team co-owner Gene Haas in town, teammate Ryan Newman on the


Appeals court upholds cigarette-marketing limits

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court agreed Friday with the major elements of a 2006 landmark


hBruce Springsteen to close Giants Stadium

hBruce Springsteen to close Giants Stadium EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Bruce Springsteen will be


Another shooting star?

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius puts the odds of


“Jonas” (9 p.m., Disney Channel): On “Jonas,” the guys learn that an old

“Jonas” (9 p.m., Disney Channel): On “Jonas,” the guys learn that an old friend wants to use their


Pentecostal Church draws Latinos

The denomination is the fastest-growing one in Christianity. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a plain


at the shrine \ Sights to see

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a Maronite Catholic church under the ecclesiastical


Letter about fallen soldier hits home for Kix Brooks

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kix Brooks of the hit duo Brooks & Dunn has visited the dusty military bases


Having empathy is a good thing

Opinion: BOSTON — I’ve never been sure why Lady Justice wore a blindfold as part of her permanent wardrobe.


New law protects renters

Buried in a housing law signed this week by President Barack Obama are protections that will help


Severstal says there are no plans to sell its U.S. plants

MOSCOW — Russia’s largest steelmaker said Friday it had no immediate plans to sell any of its loss-

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Roving patrols best way to fight DUI

Opinion: When most of us think of Memorial Day, we think of long weekends with our family, trips to the


Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal grows; nation’s future iffy

Editorial: The Obama administration’s concern about Pakistan’s nuclear weapons falling into the hands of


Lawmakers ask Obama to give carmakers time

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers appealed to the Obama administration Friday to slow down the


There’s more work, less fun for geezers

Opinion: There used to be a rigid structure to the workday. You started at a certain time and ended at a


Society Digest

Dessert tasting event at Alliance hospital ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital Foundation has


‘Idol’ thoughts

Did Adam Lambert win by losing? By JOCELYN NOVECK NEW YORK — Adam Lambert fans, take heart: At


GMAC gets additional $7.5B in Treasury aid

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government could eventually own a majority stake in GMAC Financial Services


Vick meets probation officer in Va.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Michael Vick walked into a federal courthouse on Friday to meet his probation


Suit embroils frank makers as hot-dog sales are sizzling

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hot-dog sales are set to sizzle as people look for ways to eat on the cheap and the


Court aims to give active-duty troops, vets a 2nd chance

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — After a high-speed back-and-forth with a driver he says nearly ran him off


Ex-New Castle clerk charged in theft of $31K

The former clerk said she was lending the money to herself. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A former city


Motorcycle rider killed

Motorcycle rider killed NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An early- morning motorcycle accident in Shenango


Life sentence for U.S. soldier angers Iraqis

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis expressed shock and disappointment Friday over an American jury’s decision to


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


News Shows

News Shows Sunday lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Adm.


L.A., Nuggets both let one get away

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets left Los Angeles with homecourt advantage in the Western Conference


Voices of faith: What is your faith’s view of assisted suicide?

Voices of faith: What is your faith’s view of assisted suicide? The Rev. Pat Rush, pastor,


‘Jon & Kate’ brings drama to start of new season

NEW YORK — Has Kate Gosselin been cheating on her husband, Jon? Has Jon been cheating on Kate? And


Struggles will help us grow in faith

marianne lordi We are living in a season of change and a pervading darkness is rapidly filling


THOMAS BRATTEN \ Biography Background on the Salem School District’s new superintendent:

Originally from Cincinnati; now lives in Alliance. Graduated from Moeller High School, Cincinnati,


Unlikely Scot leads Senior PGA event

BEACHWOOD (AP) — The leader midway through the Senior PGA Championship has never won a tournament


MEMORIAL DAY | Mahoning and Shenango Valley events

A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless


No injuries, damage reported in Mexico quake

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A strong earthquake swayed skyscrapers in Mexico City and rattled colonial


Pakistani army marks takeover of ridge, but Taliban still strong

BANAI BABA ZIARAT, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani flag now flies over army troops dug in on a strategic


CDC begins analyzing two viruses as candidates for swine-flu vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inching closer to a swine-flu vaccine, the government is beginning to analyze two


Son of school official who died pitches no-hitter day after funeral

NEW YORK (AP) — The son of a New York City assistant principal who died of swine flu has pitched a


PIAA puts off final vote on football expansion

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association has put off a final


Ohio Senate to consider court-employee unions

COLUMBUS (AP) — Several Republican state senators are troubled by a provision in the House-approved


Baseball results

Thursday’s Games American League Detroit 4, Texas 3 Minnesota 20, Chicago White Sox 1


Sports notices

LOCAL Durkin to play at Mount Union ALLIANCE — Youngstown Christian High School senior Patrick


BIRTHS

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lytanya Wylie and Blaine Currie, Youngstown, boy, May 21.


Today in history

Today is Saturday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2009. There are 222 days left in the year. On this date


MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Derek D. Varchulik, 28, of 153 Butch Circle, Edinburg, Pa.,


What a ride it’s been for Helio

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves slammed the brakes of his red-and-white race car on pit road,


Nypaver-Fodor troth announced, wedding planned

The engagement of Kristen Nypaver, daughter of Marty and Karen Nypaver, 620 Wyndclift Circle,

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NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic

NBA SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Magic Wednesday: Orlando 107, Cleveland 106 Friday: Cleveland 96,


Salem gets new chief of schools

The new superintendent is ending his tenure as a Canton school principal. SALEM — The board of


Business news digest

REGION Allegretto is winner of Athena Scholarship YOUNGSTOWN — Alyvia Allegretto, a senior at


RV sign can be lifesaver for pets trapped inside

Dear Heloise: We just returned from an RV vacation in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and one of the RV owners


Propane suppliers quietly reduce contents of tanks

DENVER (AP) — Backyard grillers may get a little steamed this holiday weekend when buying refilled


Plot renews concerns of radical Islam in prisons

NEW YORK (AP) — The arrest of four Muslim ex-convicts in an alleged homegrown terror plot in the


Pastor appreciation

Pastor appreciation AUSTINTOWN — Community Fellowship Church of God, 4125 Lanterman Road, will


MONUMENTAL EFFORT

Tony and Mary Lariccia make good on pledge New outdoor Stations of the Cross at National Shrine


Retiree gets no break from mother-in-law

Dear Annie: My husband and I retired several years ago and built a house in the country. He told me


Obama signs bill outlawing surprise fees on credit cards

A provision of the bill allows people to bring loaded guns into national parks. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Podcasts


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