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Request made for one-year extension on Mahoning Co. jail consent decree
Request for consent decree extension
Campbell gun law protest set for Saturday
campbell A rally to protest a gun ban in the city will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the city
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at the
Kids make most unusual baskets
Community preschoolers enjoyed a morning of crafts as they designed an original spring basket. A
Boardman Library hosts children’s event
Two and 3-year-olds came together April 7 at the Boardman Library for a morning of educational fun.
Bands rock the Relay for Life benefit concert
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Bands varying from rock and roll to heavy metal united April
Poland resident has plenty of stories to tell
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM Growing up in an era where women in the workforce was frowned upon, Mary Rose Butch faced the odds and rose above the stigma.
North welcomes their new arbor
North Elementary cut the green ribbon to their new arbor Tuesday. The project was funded by a grant
Poland teen puts her best voice forward
Poland’s Brittany Best has talent and it’s taking her to new heights. The 14-year-old singer is
Town One Streetscapes has passion for Poland
Town One Streetscapes, Inc. has aided the Poland community in several projects over the last 12 years.
Youngstown documentary to screen May 7-8 at Gossip
Youngstown documentary to screen May 7-8 at Gossip.
Lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor says no plea bargain
Lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor says no plea bargain
Ruling leaves House hopeful unopposed in Pa. primary
Ruling leaves Pa. House hopeful unopposed in primary
Sharpsville, Pa. girls prep coach faces fed porn charges
Sharpsville, Pa. girls prep coach faces fed porn charges
Marc Dann’s wife files for divorce
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com LIBERTY The wife of former Attorney General Marc Dann,
In pre-fight war of words, few can top Loew of Team Pavlik
In pre-fight war of words, few can top Loew of Team Pavlik By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
Canfield TEA party assails taxation on Tax Day
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com canfield They carried signs and wore T-shirts,
Mom jailed in tot’s death is pregnant
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Shannon McBride, facing an aggravated-murder
Hart, Cardinals slay Red Dragons
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Niles Junior pitcher Carlee Hart and her Canfield teammates
Excessive force used, report says
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren Police Sgt. Jeff Hoolihan used excessive force
Finance-director dispute impacting city paychecks
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Today is supposed to be payday for city
Top Erie player commits to YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Basketball player Josh Chojnacki of Mercyhurst Prep in Erie, Pa., has
President orders review of troubled coal mines
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered a sweeping review of coal
Metro Digest || Golf course opening
Golf course opening YOUNGSTOWN The city-owned Henry Stambaugh Golf Course on the North Side was
Class learns how dog can be eyes
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Tracie Reiser wants young children to know it’s
Running for a cause
Atty. James Dietz is training for his first Boston Marathon and trying to raise at least $10,000 via 2010 Boston “Jack Rabbit” Marathon.
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Mathew P. Lanterman, 28, of 1630 Chattanooga Ave.,
Obama: US will go to Mars in my lifetime
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. President Barack Obama predicted Thursday his new space-
Brunner’s on a jolting campaign trip
Opinion: For a campaign that needs to count every penny, $2,050 is the right price for a mode of
Roethlisberger was told ‘no’ by accuser in Georgia
Associated Press MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. The young woman who accused Ben Roethlisberger of sexual
Auditor candidates list their successes
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As he seeks re-election, Michael V.
Speed not yet translating to wins for Jeff Burton
Growing Pains Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Jeff Burton had been running some of the
Obamas paid $1.8M in federal taxes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thanks to revived book sales after he became president, Barack Obama
Pigs at the public trough
Opinion: Most Americans may not be fluent in the language of economics, but thanks to our Puritan heritage
High Court shuns openness
Opinion: WASHINGTON The public is zero for seven at the Supreme Court this term. That tally doesn’t
Huff pitches complete game as Tribe tops Texas
Associated Press CLEVELAND When Cleveland’s David Huff jogged to the mound to begin the ninth
Township trustees see opportunity for land bank
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown Board of Trustees continued working to resolve
Hilltop gym teacher to retire this spring
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com At the end of this school year, Hilltop Elementary will have
Poland community briefs
Steps required for moving mailbox Township trustees are asking residents who live on Youngstown-
Boardman briefs
Warrick makes West Elementary honor roll West Boulevard Elementary fourth-grader McCallen Warrick
Canfield briefs
Enjoy wines and food at benefit in Canfield Tickets are still available for the fourth Annual St.
Angels to present annual style show
Angels of Easter Seals is inviting the public to attend “Springtime Bouquet,” its 33rd annual spring
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Education Service Center Governing Board, 8:30 a.m., meeting room,
Cavaliers ready to make run at the title
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE, Ohio LeBron James didn’t smile or crack any jokes. This wasn’t
Parks prepare for peak season
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks maintenance crews have weeks of work
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 16, the 106th day of 2010. There are 259 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Tonya’ treats sis-in-law poorly
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 14 years. He
HELOISE: Washing soda boosts detergent
Dear Heloise: What exactly is washing soda? Virginia, via e-mail Virginia, washing soda (also
Mother’s Day show
Mother’s Day show YOUNGSTOWN “Que Sera Sera: The Life and Music of Doris Day,” a one- woman
SOCIETY DIGEST
Benefit dinner at area church BOARDMAN A spaghetti dinner and Chinese auction have been planned
Characters lack personality in this remake
By COLIN COVERT (Minneapolis) Star Tribune A well-made farce is like a catapult. It has to
Senators making it tough on Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH One game into their Stanley Cup defense, the Pittsburgh Penguins
Rapper denies assault that led to Ohio arrest
Associated Press ATLANTA A rapper from the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony said this week that he did
oddly enough
oddly enough Deputy sues over hamburger with spit PORTLAND, Ore. A deputy sheriff n Washington
Helio’s life takes nice turns in past year
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Helio Castroneves is chatting away with crew members outside
Mahoning County Grand Jury indictments
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury also indicted these people on these charges:
Volcanic cloud casts shadow over US travel
Associated Press CHICAGO A volcanic-ash cloud that shut down airports and tied up air traffic
Real-estate agents target transfers to GM complex
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com As General Motors Co. workers migrate to the Mahoning Valley to
Officials warned to stay within budgets
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Administrator George J.
Obama signs jobless-aid bill
Obama signs jobless-aid bill WASHINGTON President Barack Obama signed an $18 billion bill to
Cale tosses shutout as YSU sweeps Detroit
Staff report Detroit Senior Cheryl Cale fired an impressive two-hit shutout with five strike
Conviction could send doctor to prison for more than 100 years
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A medical doctor could face more than a
Toyota conducts safety tests on SUVs
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota is testing all its sport-utility vehicles to reassure buyers of
STAR program breaks cycle of drug abuse and crime
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Municipal Court Judge Carol Ann
Civil-rights leader Benjamin Hooks dies at age 85
Leadership helped revive NAACP Associated Press NASHVILLE Civil-rights leader Benjamin L.
Magic, Lakers, Cavs best, but others are threats
Associated Press Maybe Kobe Bryant is too beaten up to last through three playoff rounds against
Juvenile center makes cutbacks
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County juvenile detention
Tiger Woods adds Quail Hollow to his schedule; starts April 29
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Out of golf for five months until the Masters, Tiger Woods is
Department of Labor OKs benefits for workers
Staff report The U.S. Department of Labor has approved trade-adjustment-assistance benefits for
Low supplies slow quake rescue effort
Associated Press JIEGU, China Earthquake survivors shivered through a second night outdoors in a
David John has grand slam in McDonald win
Staff report McDONALD David John hit a grand slam and doubled to drive in five runs, leading
Browns have had talks with Rams about top pick
Associated Press BEREA The Cleveland Browns have kicked around the possibility of drafting a
Israel bans imports of iPad
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel has banned imports of Apple Inc.’s hottest new product, the
Abusers should be held to account
Opinion: Abusers should be held to account Recent newspaper and TV news stories call attention to the pope
Hagan in Ohio’s 60th District
Editorial: Candidate inter- views can go off in different directions. Take two that the Vindicator editorial
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The Berlin Township and Milton Township fire departments receiving federal funding are
Homebuyer tax credit leading to audits
Associated Press WASHINGTON Here’s a good way to get audited by the Internal Revenue Service
Out of tragedy, strength
Opinion: Out of tragedy, strength San Francisco Chronicle: The nation of Poland suffered a grievous loss
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Bobby Vinton is 75. Singer Gerry Rafferty is 63. Actress Ellen Barkin is 56.
Police probe jewelry robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two separate
Hagan, Okey facing rivals
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A pair of Ohio House members who represent
County grand jury hears more evidence on Oakhill purchase
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury spent all day
Drug dealer with drive-through access gets 3-year jail term
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Boardman man who prosecutors say
White House crowns apple dessert winners
The second annual White House Fruit Farm Apple Dessert Recipe Contest was held at the Canfield farm
Boardman police have suspect in shooting
Staff report Boardman Township police issued an arrest warrant for Casimiro Ellis, 29, of East
Protesters denounce ‘gangster government’
Associated Press WASHINGTON TEA Party protesters marked tax day Thursday with exhortations
Poker room, game center set to open
Staff report liberty Club Infiniti, a poker room and game center, will open at 4 p.m. today in
4 programs to improve schools
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The building of new schools is just about over, and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.08 .11 Avalon
Business Digest
Tax-relief measures washington, d.c. Members of the Ohio Democratic congressional delegation
Can’t argue with debate team’s success
As competitive tear-jerking dramatic monologues, quirky humor speeches, intense debates and
Flag football league kicks off third season
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It’s football season. At least it is for hundreds of kids
Arts are in bloom at St. Charles school
While spring is converting the blank canvas of dormant winter landscapes into vibrant artistry, St.
Goodwill Store opens in Austintown Plaza
Over 100 shoppers clustered around the entrance to the new Goodwill store located on Mahoning Avenue
Arts are in bloom at St. Charles school
While spring is converting the blank canvas of dormant winter landscapes into vibrant artistry, St.
White House crowns apple dessert winners
The second annual White House Fruit Farm Apple Dessert Recipe Contest was held at the Canfield farm
Band members hit all the right notes
Members of the Canfield Middle School seventh and eighth-grade bands participated in the Ohio Music
YMCA offers a fun way to be fit
Forget exercise and have fun, instead. The Davis Family YMCA on McClurg Road in Boardman will host
White House crowns apple dessert winners
The second annual White House Fruit Farm Apple Dessert Recipe Contest was held at the Canfield farm
Local dancers compete in Scotland
Four dancers from the Burke School of Irish Dance have qualified for the 40th annual World
Flag football league kicks off third season
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It’s football season. At least it is for hundreds of kids
New arrivals at MetroParks Farm showered with attention
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Thousands took advantage of Sunday’s nice weather by
City to pick up your brush piles
Here’s your chance to get rid of all those fallen tree limbs in your yard. The City of Canfield is
Flag football league kicks off third season
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It’s football season. At least it is for hundreds of kids
Being healthy can be fun, too
Forget exercise and have fun, instead. The Davis Family YMCA on McClurg Road in Boardman will host
Rotary exchange student enjoying visit in Canfield
Sophomore Gonzalo Munilla has traveled from Spain to Canfield to experience the American culture.
Being healthy can be fun, too
Forget exercise and have fun, instead. The Davis Family YMCA on McClurg Road in Boardman will host
Angels to present annual style show
Angels of Easter Seals is inviting the public to attend “Springtime Bouquet,” its 33rd annual spring
Students learn about magical world of reading
Students at Lynn Kirk Elementary School were entertained April 1 by magician Stephen Knight as part of the school’s literacy program.
Cancer survivors to be honored at Relay
This year, the American Cancer Society will honor survivors of cancer at every Relay For Life
2010 BRUSH PICKUP PROGRAM
QUADRANT 1 (NORTHEAST) Week of April 26, 2010 Broad Street, North (Odd numbered addresses –
Earth Day tradition continues
For 27 years, scouts and volunteers have been scouring the environs of Mill Creek Metropolitan Park
Curves fitness clubs collect tons of food
The Curves month-long, 12th annual food drive was a great success for the four participating local
Boardman alum running track at Akron
Lauren Agnew, a 2009 Boardman graduate, is competing on the University of Akron track and field team
Angels to present annual style show
Angels of Easter Seals is inviting the public to attend “Springtime Bouquet,” its 33rd annual spring
Curves fitness clubs collect tons of food
The Curves month-long, 12th annual food drive was a great success for the four participating local
Flag football league kicks off third season
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com It’s football season. At least it is for hundreds of kids
Austintown briefs
Join Walk MS at the Canfield Fairgrounds Walk MS Mahoning Valley, presented by Giant Eagle and EMD
Parks prepare for peak season
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks maintenance crews have weeks of work
Parks prepare for peak season
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks maintenance crews have weeks of work
MetroParks Farm hosts health and safety expo
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Mahoning County Farm Bureau, in cooperation with the
Contract cuts number of top cops in Boardman
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com A new, three-year contract between the township and its
Arts are in bloom at St. Charles school
While spring is converting the blank canvas of dormant winter landscapes into vibrant artistry, St.
Curves fitness clubs collect tons of food
The Curves month-long, 12th annual food drive was a great success for the four participating local
Curves fitness clubs collect tons of food
The Curves month-long, 12th annual food drive was a great success for the four participating local fitness centers in Poland.
Cardinal radio offers more sports coverage
CardinalRadio.com is announcing a new concept in covering Canfield High School sports. The new
GRADE 5 - HIGH HONOR ROLL Kwabena Adu-Poku Kailynn Anderson Kyle Berardi Lauren Billett Haley
GRADE 5 - HIGH HONOR ROLL Kwabena Adu-Poku Kailynn Anderson Kyle Berardi Lauren Billett Haley
Robinwood Lane students prepare to graduate
Robinwood Lane fourth-graders, in preparation for their graduation to fifth grade, titled their spring chorus concert "Middle School Bound."
Canfield Police Blotter
April 2 Warrant: Police arrested Barbara L. Jones, 47, 816 E. Philadelphia Ave., Youngstown on a
White House Fruit Farm crowns apple dessert winners
The second annual White House Fruit Farm Apple Dessert Recipe Contest was held at the Canfield farm
Online classes could help retention in Austintown
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Specialized online courses could be an incentive for former
Mill Creek MetroParks prepare for peak season
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks maintenance crews have weeks of work
Musical petting zoo visits Austintown Library
Austintown Library was filled with the sound of music Tuesday as more than 15 instruments were
Earth Day tradition continues
For 27 years, scouts and volunteers have been scouring the environs of Mill Creek Metropolitan Park
Austintown Police Blotter
April 1 Recovered property: A 20-inch bicycle was stolen from Watson Elementary School, 225 Idaho
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield softball team splits doubleheader The Canfield Cardinals girls softball team split a
Bands rock for Relay for Life
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Bands varying from rock and roll to heavy metal united April
Arts are in bloom at St. Charles school
While spring is converting the blank canvas of dormant winter landscapes into vibrant artistry, St.
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