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YMCA water safety days
YMCA water safety days BOARDMAN — The Youngstown YMCA is helping families prepare for summer
Harding on a high
REGIONAL COMPETITION The Raiders outscored two traditional powers By ERIC HAMILTON
GM shares fall below $1, hitting 76-year low
Shares of General Motors Corp. fell below $1 Friday for the first time in 76 years as the struggling
Poland rallies for 8-7 victory
The Bulldogs will play for a regional title today. By RYAN JONES HUDSON — Poland’s ace, Sean
Hubbard man dies in copter accident
HUBBARD — Stanley Hepfner was not afraid of his job. In fact, he embraced it. A quote paraphrased
Thunder G.M. hopes for quick turnaround with new coach
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Thunder general manager Adam Tokash made it clear in five words: “We
Rain dampens season debut of Party on the Plaza
The music went on after the showers. YOUNGSTOWN — Five hours of great music on a late spring
Celebrate Poland: A 2-day course of history, fun
Civil War re-enactors are part of the activities this year. POLAND — Come one day for the
Bailey comes up aces for Champion
MASSILLON — Scott Bailey was a surprise starter for Champion High in the Division III regional
Poland freshman Erin Gabriel handcuffs Field in softball semis
AKRON — If freshman pitcher Erin Gabriel can continue her strikeout momentum, and if her teammates
SCIENCE WITH A TWIST
Girard students roll with their ideas By LINDA M. LINONIS The requirement to meet a state
With eyes on state gold, Perisa, Davis, Leon win regional crowns
NAVARRE — Following his victory in the 800-meter dash at Friday’s Division III regional, Warren JFK
Bond set at $1M for city man accused of kidnapping, rape
The man is to have no contact with the woman. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is being held in the
Save the clock tower
Columbiana County officials and area preservations are trying to repair or replace the mechanism of the courthouse clock, which was installed around 1936.
Area sports in brief
area Tickets available CAMPBELL — Tickets are now on sale for the pro/amateur boxing card at
To house, or not to house inmates? It’s the question
Editorial: Ohio’s top corrections officer has painted a bleak picture of the state’s prisons and is threatening
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Peoples, 46, of Youngstown, and Martina A. Frost-
Sokoloff brings experience to role as bride in ‘Maneater’
Marla Sokoloff immediately knew she and Sarah Chalke were going to get along when they met for
Pharmacist praised for killing suspect
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Confronted by two holdup men, pharmacist Jerome Ersland pulled a gun, shot one
St. Columba Cathedral to present concert
St. Columba Cathedral to present concert YOUNGSTOWN — St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., will
Mahoning Co. indictments include murder charge, arson
The grand jury issued four secret indictments. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has
Corrections
UA story on Page A1 in Thursday’s Vindicator incorrectly quoted Caprice Manos, a tenant at El Patio
Canfield, Boardman, Austintown explore joint water district
A storm-water district could lessen flooding in older neighborhoods, an Austintown trustee said.
Rocky shows potential to be an abuser
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Rocky” for a year. We are in our mid-40s, and it’s a second
Nesting birds make homes in her fern baskets
Dear Heloise: Hopefully you can come to my rescue. I have a very nice front porch and have fern
Ohio news
ohio Suspect in Canton slayings arrested in New Mexico CANTON — Authorities say a suspect in the
Brunner says her experiences would help Ohio in U.S. Senate
The race is far from over, the candidate says. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer
Area Vacation Bible School schedules
Who: Mount Moriah Fire Baptized Holiness Church. What: Bible school. When: 6 to 8 p.m.
Police seek suspect in New Castle slaying
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police were still searching Friday for a suspect in the shooting death of a gas
Crosby and Pens get rematch with Wings
Detroit won in six games last year and is looking to repeat winning back-to-back championships as
“Vision for Veterans” 5K Run/Walk
“Vision for Veterans” 5K Run/Walk May 22, Columbiana Overall 1, Justin Boggs, Columbiana, M,
Spector gets 19 years to life for woman’s murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Spector was sentenced Friday to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of
Bailout to bring billions in tax breaks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government bailout of General Motors includes a valuable prize for the ailing
Shrinking GM targets small cars for growth
GM is banking on more demand for compact cars previously shunned by Americans. That would aid the
Boardman firefighter honored for rescue
The cold, fast-moving water was about chest deep. BOARDMAN — Township trustees honored a
Pettitte leaves Yankees’ win over Indians with stiff back
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andy Pettitte pitched five scoreless innings before leaving with a stiff back in
BASEBALL Thursday’s Scores Division II
BASEBALL Thursday’s Scores Division II Poland 9, Louisville 8 Chardon NDCL 11, Parma Padua 8
Information session set on ministry program
YOUNGSTOWN — The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Religious Education will have an information
Business news digest
NATION Ex-Kmart chief accused of lying before bankruptcy ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The former head of
winners \ All in fun
Seventh-graders at Girard Junior/Senior High School participated in a model roller coaster project
Cyber security plan
Cyber security plan WASHINGTON — The digital battlefield is proving to be difficult terrain for
Cavs hope new attack will force Game 7
Cleveland’s LeBron James is taking the ball at the high post, trying to force double teams. By
Payday lending law hasn’t hurt business
Opinion: A year ago Tuesday, Gov. Ted Strickland signed the Short Term Loan Act that capped the annualized
U.S. must reduce debt
Editorial: Washington Post: The announcement by Standard and Poor’s that Britain could lose its triple-A credit
Extras sought for horror film
WARREN — There will be a casting call from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Comfort Inn, 136 N. Park Ave.,
Lakers finish off Denver in Game 6
DENVER (AP) — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA finals after
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 2, Tampa Bay 1 Boston 3, Minnesota 1 Baltimore 5,
Hoyt to present lyrical program
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A program of lyrics, spoken and sung, will take place at the Hoyt Institute of
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and
Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’ show
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Jay Leno’s final “Tonight” monologue saluted his favorite comedy targets
Late-day rally boosts market
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street sealed the third month of its spring rally with a huge advance. The
One more reason to stay out of prison
Opinion: COLUMBUS — The next time your children start complaining around the dinner table about the evening’s
mlb Roundup Fridays’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 6, Athletics 3 ARLINGTON, Texas — Andruw Jones hit a tie-breaking two-
“Maneater” (9 p.m., Lifetime): No, it’s not the old Hall & Oates song.
“Maneater” (9 p.m., Lifetime): No, it’s not the old Hall & Oates song. “Maneater” is a two-part film
P&G’s Gillette videos for men create a buzz
CINCINNATI (AP) — Procter & Gamble Co.’s Gillette brand is building a buzz with online videos
N. Korea could opt for land assault
WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea’s nuclear threats are grabbing the world’s attention. But if the North
Tone Loc collapses during outdoor concert
Tone Loc collapses during outdoor concert PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say rapper Tone Loc,
Venus falls at French Open
PARIS (AP) — Out of breath and out of sorts, Venus Williams played her way right out of the French
Mayfield appeals his suspension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield must wait until next week for a judge
Afghan women fighting for rights
Opinion: Last month, a group of brave Afghan women held a public demonstration in Kabul against a new
Susan Boyle drama hits climax today
NEW YORK (AP) — The final act of the year’s biggest pop- culture sensation will not be seen on TVs,
Forum reaches tentative deal with 2nd union
Forum Health has reached a tentative contract agreement with a second union. Forum said Friday
Judge says he’ll issue Chrysler ruling Monday
NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge says he will rule by Monday on whether Chrysler can sell most of
local topics on tv Sunday program
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): State Treasurer Kevin Boyce will make a stop in
Crums mark 50th with family at private dinner
CANFIELD — Ralph and Helen Crum, 25 Camelot Court, are gathering with loved ones today for a private
class b league
class b league friday’s linescores Livi Steel 10, Yo. Express 0 Livi Steel204211—10111
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ
WEEKLY BRIDGE QUIZ Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 7 uA Q 10 vA K J 4 2 wK J 3 Your
County officials in probe disclose gifts they received
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two Cuyahoga County officials whose offices were raided in a corruption probe last
More threats of retaliation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea vowed to retaliate if punitive U.N. sanctions are imposed for
Corruption probe could threaten political careers
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal grand jury has subpoenaed a Democratic congressman in a corruption
Erie man to stand trial in death of daughter
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania man has been ordered to stand trial in the death of his
The world keeps changing but God is constant
It is only 10 o’clock in the morning as I write this and my head is already full of information,
Sotomayor agrees she chose words poorly, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a bit of damage control, the White House said Friday that Supreme Court nominee
A DREAM FULFILLED: Little boy leaves remarkable legacy
Mackintyre Kindol McDill-Garton died last September of a
Rite is for anyone who needs healing
Once reserved for the dying, the sacrament of the sick is no longer considered last or in any way
Today in history
Today is Saturday, May 30, the 150th day of 2009. There are 215 days left in the year. On this date
Pa. labor agency probes reality show ‘Jon & Kate’
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — In a cold dose of reality for reality TV, Pennsylvania’s Labor Department
‘Beast’ becomes a budget casualty
BOARDMAN — Three years ago, township trustees spent $262,372 on a new recycler/grinder. Now, they’ve
Sports schedules, today and Sunday
TODAY 10 a..m. (GC) Golf: European Open. 10 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Nationwide Series
Boardman’s Egner wins 3rd boxing title
YOUNGSTOWN — As a three-time underclass champion, Boardman High’s Jason Egner is looking forward to
Salcedo, Brocker, Fredericka win then bow out
COLUMBUS — Boardman’s Robert Salcedo, Poland’s Ben Brocker and Warren JFK’s Michael Fredericka each
Input favors new schools
Input favors new schools AUSTINTOWN — Township residents expressed strong support for a proposal
2 Valley businesses acccused of showing Pavlik fight illegally
YOUNGSTOWN — A sports production company has filed civil actions in U.S. District Court against two
Sandlot roundup \ Friday’s games
Class B Livi Steel 10, Youngstown Express 0 NILES — Livi Steel (1-1) used a 11-hit attack to win
Bill to increase penalties for fleeing police
COLUMBUS — People who try to run from the police would face stiffer penalties under legislation
Astros’ Brian Moehler stifles Pirates, 6-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Moehler pitched his first complete game in nearly nine years and rookie
Ohio Senate cuts more than $1B from House version of state budget
COLUMBUS — The Republican-controlled Ohio Senate has sliced upward of $1 billion from the House-
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