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Austintown man killed in double fatal outside Akron
Calvin A. McMahan, 74, of Austintown was killed early Friday when he was struck by a car as he was walking near a northbound rest area along U.S. 77 in Bath Township, Summit County.
40th annual Earth Day activities set in Mahoning County
Numerous celebrations are on tap in the Mahoning Valley to recognize the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22.
Ohio Chief Justice Moyer dead at 70
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The longest-serving state Supreme Court chief justice in the United States has died. Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer was 70.
Economic summit on tap in Columbiana County
Columbiana County leaders plan to have an economic summit in May to boost the local economy.
Pole and wires down at Canfield intersection
Canfield — Motorists are asked by the Canfield Police Department to avoid the area of South Hillside
Police investigate rape of teen
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating the rape of an 18-year-old city girl. The South Side
Neighbors readers: Brag about your town today!
Do you love your the community? Cool restaurants, fun events, excellent schools and great people?
2nd teen charged in fatal shooting of woman
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A second teenage suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a Pittsburgh
Feds: Man turned $5 bills into $100s in scheme
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Federal investigators say two eastern Pennsylvania men took part in a $70,000
Investment manager charged in Ponzi scheme
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia financier is facing charges that he bilked investors out
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
Catholic Charities schedule Men Who Cook fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN Catholic Charities Regional Agency has scheduled its fifth annual Men Who Cook
Fundraiser to feature fine wines and food
WARREN McDonald Lions Club will sponsor a wine-tasting event from 7 to 10 p.m. April 15 at Leo’s
HELOISE: Powder or liquid for your washer?
Dear Heloise: I thought the reader letter about washing machines was interesting. She said her
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Is 'Al's' mess worth the wait?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am 33 and have a 16-year-old daughter. I’m
Speaker: Pavlik’s success resonates with Youngstown
By Harold Gwin gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN James Rhodes believes that Youngstown’s national and
Passion play draws thousands to Austintown
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com austintown Filling 1,400 seats at five performances
A one-hit wonder: Soph lifts Spartans
By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com BAZETTA So did you hear the April Fool’s story about the
Be lean team, Mahoning County agencies urged
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The cooperation of all department heads and
Judge: No delays in Adair embezzlement trial start
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Scott and Linda Adair stood quietly at the front
John F. Kennedy joins North Coast League
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com WARREN John F. Kennedy administrators waited 15 years to get back
Prep Baseball
Prep Baseball Thursday’s games Girard 9, McDonald 2 GIRARD Dante Delbene had two hits,
Letter to Ryan causes concern
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While going through the mail, U.S. Rep. Tim
Thursday’s other softball games
Struthers 1, Canfield 0 STRUTHERS The Wildcats scored the game’s only run in the first inning on
Company hired for asbestos, lead work at Erie Terminal
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control hired a Solon
Phantoms name Carr coach/GM
Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Curtis Carr has been named head coach and general manager
Police probe shootings, one into 9-year-old’s bedroom
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating separate
Man jailed in attempted kidnapping at grocery store
Staff report new castle, pa. Shenango Township Police arrested a man wanted in the attempted
2 new, separate trials ordered in child rape case
The 7th District Court of Appeals has ordered two new and separate trials for a man who was sentenced to five consecutive life prison terms plus 20 years after being convicted by a jury of raping two young boys.
Marine recruits from Valley remembered
These three young Trumbull County men who accepted the risks that go with military service had their lives cut short instead by a seven -vehicle traffic accident Wednesday not far from their hometowns.
No more Mister Nice Guys
Opinion: Last week, I asked U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., the pro-life Democrat whose crucial remarks on
Kids needed for ad
BOARDMAN Lemodeln Model and Talent Agency, 7536 Market St., is looking for children age 6 to 14
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY DOCKET State v. Josephus Phillips, balance of sentence suspended, court
Prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL URSULINE 11, LABRAE 0 LaBrae00000—035 Ursuline3422x—1170 Greg Gibson (L), Jacob
With some help, students create Easter baskets
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Some determined first-graders with Elmer’s
Nation & World Digest
Karzai lashes out at UN, foreign nations KABUL President Hamid Karzai lashed out at the U.N.
Gingrich sees winds of change coming
Opinion: Sitting in his spacious Washington, D.C., office on K Street, the leader of the last Republican
Penske pleased with direction of IRL
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. There’s a lot for Roger Penske to like about the Indy
Tressel likes Pryor’s poise
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has a difficult time keeping track of
WVa’s Huggins won’t change for anyone
Associated Press indianapolis Bob Huggins is bombastic to some, a lovable, emotional Huggy Bear
Students can vote, too
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner made a special
Surplus food
Surplus food New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, Pastor Melvin Trent, 2007 S. Schenley Ave.,
Poland community briefs
Showcase your summer fun Summer is fast approaching and Neighbors would love to hear about your
Students can vote, too
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner made a special
Canfield community briefs
Community band to perform spring concert The Canfield Community Concert Band will perform a Spring
Students can vote, too
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner made a special
Students can vote, too
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner made a special
Donate or shop for a cause
Angels for Animals will host its 16th annual Gigantic Garage Sale Apr. 16-18 at the Canfield
What’s happening to civility?
Opinion: What’s happening to civility? Dayton Daily News: Elie Wiesel, the writer, speaker, professor,
Pettersen leads first LPGA major by 1
Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. Suzann Pettersen shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday
Brunner not giving Fisher a pass
Opinion: If Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner loses next month’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate she
Years Ago
Today is Good Friday, the 92nd day of 2010. There are 273 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Reps go to bat for Delphi retirees
By Grace wyler gwyler@vindy.com Delphi Corp. salaried retirees have gained political momentum
Tolich sets meet record in discus, propels Fitch to team title
SALEM Fitch junior Ali Tolich set a meet record in the discus with a throw of 144 feet, 10 inches
Throwing error dooms Indians against Angels
Associated Press TEMPE, ARIZ. Cleveland pitcher Erik Stiller overthrew first base to allow Mike
Venus defeats Bartoli in Key Biscayne semis
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. Venus Williams added a new dance step to her celebration
Usher still learning from his experiences
Associated Press NEW YORK Less than two years ago, Usher was glorifying his evolvement as a man
NCAA mulls expanding men’s tournament to 96
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The NCAA appears to be on the verge of expanding the men’s
Dayton beats NC in NIT final
Associated Press NEW YORK Dayton players danced at midcourt and then lingered on ladders as they
David Huff gets final spot in Indians’ rotation
Associated Press GOODYEAR, ARIZ. Manager Manny Acta said he’s “very, very confident” in the
Metro digest || Robber sought
Robber sought NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls Police Department is investigating a home invasion
Deadline looms to use grants on foreclosures
Associated Press LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. With a use-it-or-lose-it deadline just months away,
Police investigate gang-rape of girl, 7
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Police ramped up their investigation Thursday into the case of a
Switch to spoiler ‘game-changer’
Associated Press MARTINSVILLE, Va. The reappearance of the spoiler on the back of the Sprint Cup
iPad entering changed world
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. When the iPhone launched in 2007, apps were almost an
Man suffers burns
Man suffers burns new castle, PA. A 92-year-old man was hospitalized after he burned his leg
Judge gives Forum Health an extension
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For the sixth time since Forum Health filed for protection under Chapter
Big deals raise March car sales
Staff/wire report Car shoppers flocked to showrooms last month, lured by big promotions from
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.63 .06 Avalon
No shame on ‘Street’
Opinion: By SARAH ANDERSON McClatchy-Tribune After the financial meltdown of 2008, I remember thinking
Eskendereya is 4-5 favorite at Wood Memorial
Associated Press NEW YORK After a two-week delay, Eskendereya gets a chance to show whether he’s
Liberty meets its responsibilities
Opinion: Liberty meets its responsibilities A recent Vindicator edit- orial commenting on the newly
Business Digest
Mastervich is new V&M Star president HOUSTON Joel Mastervich, chief operating officer of V&M
County budget reflects hard realities of today’s economy
Editorial: Mahoning County commis- sioners Thursday adopted an austere budget, one that represents real cuts in
Pasquale honored as Woman of the Year
Sharon Pasquale has been named the 2010 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s
YMCA offers Spring Break activities
With school out for Spring Break, the D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA is offering a week full of fun
Local coach receives award
By COURTNEY DENEN cdenen@neighbors.com Carlo Trafficante, 37, is a lifelong Austintown resident
Canfield students help victims of earthquake
The Senior Officers of Canfield High School are responding to the devastating earthquake and tsunami
Canfield resident’s loss was her gain
Canfield resident Kris Wintersteller, lost the highest amount of body fat, beating out 17
Hilltop students welcome Grandma and Grandpa
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Smiles and giggles were in the air as the first-grade class
New cleaning service goes green
A new business with a social enterprising twist is giving women a chance to be real stars. The
ACS to host community party
In 2008, the American Cancer Society agreed to allow long-time Poland resident and two-time cancer
Donate or shop for a cause
Angels for Animals will host its 16th annual Gigantic Garage Sale Apr. 16-18 at the Canfield
Pasquale honored as Woman of the Year
Sharon Pasquale has been named the 2010 Woman of the Year by the American Business Women’s
YMCA offers Spring Break activities
With school out for Spring Break, the D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA is offering a week full of fun
Youngstown Community Band prepares for summer season
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Youngstown Community Band, in its 26th year of
Youngstown Community Band prepares for summer season
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Youngstown Community Band, in its 26th year of
Trustees strike deal for better gas rate
Canfield Township officials have established a low seven-month rate for natural gas for members of
When I grow up, I want to be a...
Doctors, lawyers, policeman, fireman, a chef and politicians were some of the visitors who helped Austintown Middle School students to consider their future possibilities during the 8th grade Career Day held at the school.
Canfield High introduces 2010 baseball teams
The Canfield High School baseball teams kicked off the 2010 season with an annual “Meet the Team”
Local coach receives award
By COURTNEY DENEN cdenen@neighbors.com Carlo Trafficante, 37, is a lifelong Austintown resident
Canfield Baseball Club season on deck
The Canfield Baseball Club is getting ready to play ball. More than 50 members and players from
Township passes balanced budget
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com For the first time in several years, township trustees
Austintown sports briefs
Austintown wrestlers successful at nationals Several Austintown youth and middle school wrestlers
YMCA offers Spring Break activities
With school out for Spring Break, the D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA is offering a week full of fun
Poland sports briefs
Go golfing and benefit cancer society Walgreens will host a charity golf scramble May 22 at Mill
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield softball defeats Hubbard The Canfield girls softball team beat Hubbard 1-0 in both teams’
Goodwill to open newest store in Austintown
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries will open its eighth retail store in April in Austintown. The
March 15
March 15 Domestic violence: A charge was pending against a township girl, 14, after her father
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman soccer team hosts pasta dinner The Boardman girls soccer team will host a pasta dinner
Youngstown Community Band prepares for summer season
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Youngstown Community Band, in its 26th year of
Austintown briefs
Sign up for Early Care and Education Institute The Trumbull-Mahoning-Columbiana Association for
Boardman girls track opens with win
The Boardman girls track team opened the 2010 season with the largest senior class in school history
Youngstown Community Band prepares for summer season
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com The Youngstown Community Band, in its 26th year of
New cleaning service goes green
A new business with a social enterprising twist is giving women a chance to be real stars. The
Center band members earn high honors
More than 60 seventh and eighth grade Boardman Center Middle School band students participated in
Students interact with business community
Austintown Fitch freshman, sophomores and juniors Interact Club members shadowed members of the
New cleaning service goes green
A new business with a social enterprising twist is giving women a chance to be real stars. The
New cleaning service goes green
A new business with a social enterprising twist is giving women a chance to be real stars. The
Boardman briefs
Help Neighbors showcase your summer fun Summer is fast approaching and Neighbors would love to
Cardinals team up to raise funds for Chile
Basketball players, football players and students who just wanted to shoot hoops for a good cause teamed up to raise money for Chilean earthquake victims at a benefit basketball tournament Mar. 29.
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