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Pens open playoffs on Wednesday
The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs at home at Mellon Arena on Wednesday
New 910th commander pledges strong support for troops in Iraq, Afghanistan
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA From what Col. Stephen J. “Fritz” Linsenmeyer has heard,
Valley’s ACTION to honor 3 at annual fundraiser April 22
Staff report Youngstown A promoter of community organizing will be the keynote speaker at
300 check out open house at Hubbard library
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard The love of the library and desire to share its
Mickelson wins 3rd green jacket after trying year
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Phil Mickelson has won his third Masters title, shooting a 5-under 67 to pull
Penguins’ Crosby scores 50th and 51st goals
UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Sidney Crosby scored his 50th goal again — and this time it will stick. The
Funding for Ohio high-speed rail nears crossroad
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS State transportation officials have formally asked
Colorful costumes, parade highlight Greek Independence Day in Warren
BY JORDAN COHEN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT WARREN Sun-drenched skies, multi-colored costumes and
Youngstown’s Hagan seeks to legalize medical marijuana in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Fear of a political backlash is keeping the state Legislature from
Cash for Caulkers would give rebates for energy improvements
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com Consumers looking to save on their monthly energy bill may soon
Mahoning Valley Poles express shock, sadness at death of president
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Even though Frank J. Ruminski has lived most of his
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Garden Forum members are reminded the GCO 82nd convention is Monday through Wednesday in
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Austintown Chapter 4339, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Senior citizens to perform in Follies
CORTLAND The 20th anniversary of SCOPE Senior Follies, “Memories Are Made of This,” will be
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
wednesday Fortnightly IV will meet with Kay Fuller, Mary Alice Boyd and Carolyn Kukura as
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park.
Angels to present annual spring style
BOARDMAN Angels of Easter Seals is inviting the public to attend “Springtime Bouquet,” its 33rd
Rotary Club fundraiser scheduled
YOUNGSTOWN The Rotary Club of Youngstown will sponsor its 11th annual Reverse Raffle and Silent
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Dad won't meet her husband
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I are an interracial couple. My
Free meals for children this summer
The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership is sponsoring a summer food-service program for children.
Winners to present poems at mall gallery Tuesday
The Pig Iron Literary & Art Works national poetry month contest winners will present their poems at a public reading at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall.
Yemeni child bride bleeds to death after husband's violent advances
SHUEBA, Yemen (AP) — A 13-year-old Yemeni child bride who bled to death shortly after marriage was tied down and forced to have sex by her husband, according to interviews with the child’s mother, police and medical reports.
Curves collects 1-plus ton of food in annual campaign
The four area participating Curves locations collected more than a ton of food in the monthlong, 12th annual food drive.
Struthers considering community garden
A nonprofit community garden is being considered for the former Struthers Croquet Club property.
Tax benefits everyone, official says
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Renewing Mahoning County’s half-percent
High school athletes excel in winter sports
The vindicator is pleased to announce its Winter Athletes of the Year. The seven athletes
For starters, Red rolls
But the underdog White put up a fight By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown On the third
Trumbull ballot will have issues, levy choices
Staff report All Trumbull County voters will be asked whether they want to renew the 0.75-mill
Penguins lose to Valpo twice
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com NILES Maybe a snow day was all Valparaiso needed to cool off
Poland officials plan for sidewalk
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland Even if the village can’t reach agreement with
Stakes high for Pavlik entering title defense
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Soon after Kelly Pavlik began training for his
St. E's residents selected for national presentations
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Research projects of three St. Elizabeth
Medical Corps stands ready
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Mahoning/Columbiana Medical Reserve Corps
Westwood still in lead; Woods in contention
Associated Press Augusta, Ga. Lee Westwood heard the ground-shaking roars for just about
Rayen graduate mourns Kovach
Rayen graduate mourns Kovach Fanfare: I am truly saddened by the recent loss of John Kovach.
Pipefitters partner with college, YMHA for welding, green-energy jobs
Staff Report BOARDMAN A $1.5 million federal grant and partnerships with Eastern Gateway
Court: Ex-principal at Farrell should not have been fired
Staff report Farrell, Pa. A controversial high-school principal should not have been fired in
Traficant withdraws from event
James Traficant, the former Ohio congressman from Poland, dropped out of a Springboro Tea Party rally scheduled for Saturday at North Park, his manager said Friday.
Wartime simulation || YSU ROTC takes course to the park
YSU ROTC cadets take their equipment to the field during their yearly exercise at Mill Creek MetroParks using plastic replica weapons to simulate real-life battle situations.
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. I’m a huge fan of the Roloff family from “Little People,
Games gung-ho about community theater
‘blithe spirit’ at the youngstown playhouse By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com
Bonderman, Ordonez lead Tigers over Tribe
Associated Press Detroit Jeremy Bonderman looked like a dependable pitcher again. Bonderman
Bill Beach’s career recalled after death
The April issue of the electronic Stars & Stripes magazine had an article noting the passing of
Pavlik notebook
Unfair criticism? Kelly Pavlik has won his three middleweight title defenses by knockout, but
Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY DOCKET Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Kelly Boyle, foreclosure. PHH
Expect Obama’s strategy to play role in nomination of successor to Stevens
Associated Press News Analysis WASHINGTON Emboldened by success the first time around, President
Fuda has earned the support of Dems in Trumbull County
Editorial: Four years ago, Frank Fuda won the Democratic Party nomination for Trumbull County commissioner by
Prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL Springfield 6, Liberty 0 Liberty000 0000—031 Springfield002 031x—690 Aaron Carson,
This Chrysanthemum Sprig master berry bowl, 5 by 8 by 10 inches, is referred to as “blue
This Chrysanthemum Sprig master berry bowl, 5 by 8 by 10 inches, is referred to as “blue custard.”
Prep baseball roundup | Saturday’s games
Mineral Ridge 13-13, Lowellville 5-7 MINERAL RIDGE Bobby Cameron had two singles and scored
Area bowling scores at a glance
700s Amron — Bryan Kloss (727) & Ed Hernan (723) in Hively’s Sportsman; Jim Diver (726) & Chuck
Collectors seek ‘blue custard’ pieces
Custard glass usually is the color of egg custard, but collectors have added to the definition and
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 11, the 101st day of 2010. There are 264 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Prep softBall roundup | Saturday’s games
Canfield 4, Howland 3 North Allegheny 4, Canfield 2 HOWLAND Sarah Vrabel’s two-run double in the
Alley takes weight battle to reality TV
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The fluctuating weight of Kirstie Alley has kept the once-svelte
Better late than never for courts?
Opinion: Why has it taken more than 20 years for the idea of consolidating the court system in Mahoning
North Korean gulag spurs writer’s mission
Los Angeles Times SEOUL, South Korea As a boy in the North Korean capital, Kang Chol Hwan kept
book reviews
“In a Cheesemaker’s Kitchen” By Allison Hooper (Countryman Press, 112 pages, $19.95) Allison
Drivers can make or break computing experience
So there I was with my brand new laptop. As far as I could tell, everything was working right out
Samantha dudley Hubbard girls
The 16-year-old sophomore finished third at state with a 652 three-game series at Shawnee Lanes in
Paranoia over eggs was misplaced
Q. I gave up eating eggs years ago due to high cholesterol. I have only been eating egg substitutes.
In the best light
Versatile sconces can work magic throughout the house McClatchy Newspapers Indoor sconces can
Pig Iron contest winners to present poems at reading
Special to The Vindicator NILES The Pig Iron Literary & Art Works national poetry month contest
Wright’s vision
Campus restoration revives Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. Like any other sunbather, Frank
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending April 3
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Silver Borne” by Patricia Briggs (Ace) 2. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 11, the 101st day of 2010. There are 264 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CURRENT PRICES for antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown is offering a cash reward of up to $2,000 for
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Are children just little adults?
Opinion: Are children just little adults? Now that those in the jus- tice system with the power to
AREA LAWMAKERS
AREA LAWMAKERS A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
Research continues to explore Feingold diet
Q. I’ve heard lots of pros and cons concerning using diet therapies like the Feingold diet for ADHD.
vSeraphim Community Chorus: 2 p.m., performs Mendelssohn’s oratio, “Elijah,” at
vSeraphim Community Chorus: 2 p.m., performs Mendelssohn’s oratio, “Elijah,” at St. Michael Church,
record reviews
‘The Dark Leaves’ Matt Pond (Altitude) Grade: B+ Throughout a fruitful songwriting career,
Trumbull County | Issues, levies
Bazetta Township: Referendum on zoning classification for a 34-acre parcel of land on Bazetta Road
Visits by area veteran are his way of giving back The gift of time
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Since last fall, several dozen Korean War and other
Open poetry reading booked at gallery
Open poetry reading booked at gallery NILES Pig Iron Literary and Art Works has scheduled a 2nd
Tree sale planned
Tree sale planned Salem The Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District will have a tree
Darryce Moore Boardman girls
Two-time Federal League Player of the Year Darryce Moore has plenty of positive memories to chose
Parking lot attendant shot, killed
Plain Dealer Cleveland A downtown parking lot attendant was shot and killed Friday night after
POTENTIAL OBAMA NOMINEES
Sketches of potential candidates to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, listed
Lawyer: Official took 5th in court
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA An attorney says the technology coordinator of a suburban
Dahlia day
Dahlia day Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will sell dahlia tubers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at
GOP failed conservatives, Santorum says
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Former Sen. Rick Santorum is telling fellow Republicans that the
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury last week handed up indictments against these individuals. Mareese
Urban boards of elections in Ohio lack black members
Associated Press CINCINNATI All but one of the urban counties in Ohio with large black
Obama touts tax breaks in address
Associated Press WASHINGTON Just ahead of Tax Day, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to
Casey Carroll Youngstown Christian boys
The senior — do we call him a post player or a wing? — because despite being 6-foot-7 he was equally
Hess, Kanetsky fare well at QB
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown About an hour before Saturday’s spring game, YSU
Community grieves, but life and mining go on
Associated Press COMFORT, W.Va. Time stopped six days ago for the families of 29 coal miners
Johnny Matacic Jackson-Milton
The junior added to Jackson-Milton’s long legacy of championship wrestlers when he captured the
Chinese cargo to be flown to region
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Officials in western Pennsylvania say weekly flights soon will begin
Pollen is worst in years across US
Pollen is worst in years across US ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Pollen: It’s on your car, in the air
Community garden mulled in Struthers
Staff report Struthers A nonprofit community garden is being considered for the former Struthers
Poland mourns loss of leaders in crash
Associated Press SMOLENSK, Russia An aging Russian airliner carrying Polish President Lech
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market St.
Corey bayus Struthers boys
The 16-year-old sophomore also placed third individually at state with 706, not far behind the 730
Agency gives meals to kids
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership is sponsoring a summer food-
15 die in clashes in Thailand
Associated Press BANGKOK A crackdown on anti- government demonstrators in Thailand’s capital
Lawrence Co. officials fill positions
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioners filled
Thrashers blank Pens; champs 2nd in division
Associated Press ATLANTA Bryan Little scored a goal, Johan Hedberg made 33 saves, and the
Donations fund new playground
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A playground for elementary schoolchildren is being built at Youngstown
Kasich: I want to shrink government
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Republican seeking to unseat Gov. Ted Strickland told members of
Four Curves locations collect food donations
Staff report poland The four area participating Curves locations collected more than a ton of
YSU puts off credit plan for military
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University has temporarily delayed a
YSU softball team drops twinbill at Loyola
Staff report CHICAGO The Youngstown State softball team dropped a doubleheader to Loyola on
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
RESIDENCY PROGRAMS What is required During the three-year residency program at St. Elizabeth and
US seeks to smooth ties with Karzai
Associated Press KABUL President Hamid Karzai got a VIP briefing at NATO headquarters and the
Ohio’s chief justice mourned, laid to rest
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer was remembered Saturday
Block watch will plant trees
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Boulevard Park Block Watch will plant trees in the gateway islands
Garrett Trebilcock Canfield boys
At state, Garrett Trebilcock took third in the 200 IM, 16th in the 100 free and shared a runner-up
Emily King Canfield girls
Emily King was a member of Canfield’s 200-yard free and 400-yard free relays and, individually, the
New Castle doctor charged with overprescribing painkillers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A New Castle, Pa., doctor has been charged with overprescribing
“It’s a nonpartisan issue. It’s a fair tax ... It’s an important issue for
“It’s a nonpartisan issue. It’s a fair tax ... It’s an important issue for the economic development
Duke tames Diamondbacks in Pirates’ 6-3 victory
Associated Press Phoenix Aki Iwamura and Jeff Clement homered off Arizona ace Dan Haren and
Illinois faces up to its public pension crisis
Opinion: WASHINGTON A puzzle from Philosophy 101: If a tree falls in a forest and no one hears it, does it
Pennsylvania can’t pick pockets of motorists to balance budget
Editorial: Pennsylvania can’t pick pockets of motorists to balance budget It ought to be a wake up call for
Newman surges to win Sprint Cup race
Associated Press Avondale, ARIZ Ryan Newman broke a 77-race Sprint Cup winless streak Saturday
KO drugs boxing | Friday’s tournament results
The tournament took place at the ITAM Center: UNDERCLASS DIVISION (9th/10th graders) Trey
Adoption open house
Adoption open house WARREN Trumbull County Children Services will host a foster and adoption
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