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McCarthy signs with Broncos

Report: McCarthy to sign with Broncos.


Daryll Clark status uncertain

Daryll Clark status uncertain


Speed cited in Campbell crash that killed 2 teens and 21-year-old

CAMPBELL — The car that ran into a house, killing three of the car’s four occupants at the crash scene, was likely going 80 to 90 mph at the time of impact, according to the accident investigator.


Hundreds of kids, adults walk in 6th Unity parade

For the third consecutive year, 17-year-old Brisha Merchant has derived pleasure from walking down the middle of busy Market Street on the city’s South Side.


Kites brighten skies above MetroParks Farm today

Gray skies were brightened by multicolored kites flying high over Mill Creek MetroParks Farm.


Holmgren: McCoy will sit for Browns in 2010

Holmgren: McCoy will sit for Browns in 2010


Penn State's Clark mulling options

Penn State's Clark mulling options.


Steelers draft two Ohio State players

Steelers draft two Ohio State defensive linemen.


Buffalo Bills sign YSU WR Jones

Buffalo Bills sign YSU WR Donald Jones.


3 dead in Campbell after car crashes into house

CAMPBELL — Three of four occupants of a car died at the scene when the car crashed into a house at 5:05 a.m. today. The fourth occupant was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center.


No area players drafted

No area players drafted.


Miss Scanlon and Mr. O’Connell plan July wedding

boardman Announcing the engagement of Katie-Nell Scanlon and Steven Charles O’Connell, both of

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Parents announce Marafiote-Rafeedie engagement

youngstown The parents of Rachel Marafiote and Jacob Rafeedie of 4018 Baymar Drive, Boardman, are

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Melissa Mihalko, Mr. Hobbins plan June wedding

boardman Ronald and Sandra Mihalko of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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July date told for Miss Bruno and Mr. Martin

EAST PALESTINE Bennett Bruno and Lynn Bruno, both of East Palestine, are announcing the engagement

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Summer wedding for Miss Hahn, Mr. Thompson

Youngstown John and Liz Hahn are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Hahn, to

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Mommy and Me tea and fashion show set

Mommy and Me tea and fashion show set BOARDMAN The Laricca Family Community Center in Boardman


HELOISE: Need a new vet? Ask these questions

Dear Readers: How do you find a veterinarian if you move or have a new pet? According to our friends


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Return items to end case with Liz

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother recently decided to sell her house and


Boardman bowler cashes in big prize

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com BOARDMAN While some of us await a refund check that might


Covelli Centre ekes out surplus

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It wasn’t much, but the Covelli Centre made an


YSU signs two J.C. players

— NCAA basketball — Staff report Youngstown Junior college transfers DuShawn Brooks and Fred


Schools’ chief compiles book on village history

Schools’ chief compiles book on village history By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland


County, city resist extending jail decree

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In federal-court filings, Mahoning County


KO Drugs win one for family

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown When her father passed away in an industrial


YSU splits doubleheader

Staff report NILES Youngstown State split a doubleheader at Eastwood Field with Milwaukee


Canfield student charged with delinquency

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A 16-year-old Canfield High School student was


Goodwill: Beware of solicitors

Staff report Youngstown Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries has been notified that solicitors


Ursuline’s Lower blanks Akron Springfield, 3-0

AKRON Casey Lower (10-3) pitched a two-hit shutout with nine strikeouts and one walk to lead


Prep baseball roundup | Friday’s games

Howland 5, Canfield 4 (completion of suspended game) Canfield 5, Howland 1 HOWLAND Joe


Civil-rights program planned at YSU

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will present a program of stories and


4 to face gambling charges

Staff report WARREN Freeway Lanes Bowling Group, 2700 Parkman Road N.W., was allowing more than


10 Warren alumni to join hall of fame

Staff report WARREN Ten people will be inducted into the Warren High Schools’ Distinguished


Boardman ready to lose temporary classroom trailers

Displaced library books line the walls and a third-grade class makes its way to gym as Mary Ann Tavolario, far right, teaches a reading and math intervention program in the hallway at Boardman's Stadium Drive Elementary. Many teachers find themselves teaching from carts or outside the traditional classroom as trailers are removed and construction wraps up.


2 hurt in 4-wheeler accident in Austintown

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A four-wheeler accident at Harley-Davidson


Two men shot in legs in Warren

WARREN Two men were shot in their legs near a garage on Youngstown Road near Woodbine Avenue


Shooting probe continues in city

Shooting probe continues in city YOUNGSTOWN Police have no new information on the shooting that


Reed leads South stars over North, 23-20

Associated Press COLUMBUS Verlon Reed scored on a 37-yard quarterback draw late in the third


Bombs kill 69 in Iraq

Associated Press BAGHDAD The bloodiest day of the year in Iraq left at least 69 people dead in a


Pirates fall to Houston

Associated Press HOUSTON Roy Oswalt moved into second place on the Astros’ all-time strikeouts


Controversy dogs Dem candidates for auditor

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Andrew D’Apolito, a candidate for Mahoning


Cavs say give Shaq some time

Associated Press CHICAGO It’s not easy to fade into the crowd when you’re 7-foot-1, 325 pounds,


PRO GOLF roundup

Ochoa retires in a wrenching farewell MEXICO CITY Her voice breaking and eyes watering, Lorena


lottery

lottery Friday’s numbers multistate Friday night’s Mega Millions jackpot was an estimated $166


Lordstown schools OK nonteachers pact

Staff report LORDSTOWN The village school district has approved a contract with its 22


Home sales on the rise

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new homes took the biggest monthly jump in 47 years in


newsmakers

newsmakers Girl says SpongeBob helped her save a life LONG BEACH, N.Y. A 12-year-old Long


Ursuline to induct HOF class Thursday

YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline High School will induct a new class into its Athletic Hall of Fame on


Ariz. governor signs immigration bill

Associated Press PHOENIX Gov. Jan Brewer ignored criticism from President Barack Obama on Friday


DOWNTOWN ARENA Finances

DOWNTOWN ARENA Finances Operating surpluses and losses for the Youngstown-owned Covelli Centre


Surplus food

Surplus food Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St. (across from Wick Park), Youngstown, will have a


Court dispute still up in air

Facilities case goes back to high court By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, April 24, the 114th day of 2010. There are 251 days left in the year.


OSU finishes spring practice

Associated Press COLUMBUS Psst! It’s just a scrimmage. Just don’t say that to the mammoth


“We have quasi-monopolies of health-insurance companies. ... Insurance companies need

“We have quasi-monopolies of health-insurance companies. ... Insurance companies need oversight.”


Timeless teachings

Scrolls are library of enlightenment for modern faiths McClatchy Newspapers They speak of a


Spaghetti dinner

Spaghetti dinner columbiana Abundant Life Fellowship of New Waterford has canceled its free


Warren man faces trial in Oct. slaying

Staff report WARREN A 27-year-old city man who has spent 10 years in prison will go on trial


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


good morning

good morning GET BARGAINS Poland Junior Women’s Club will sponsor a trash and treasure sale from


NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $28.96 Associated press

The amount of money Chris Shaw of Missouri says he had in the bank when he won a $258 million


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashlie Givens and Korron Devoe, Youngstown, girl, April 21.


Is there an enthusiasm gap among the voters?

Opinion: COLUMBUS Is there an “enthusiasm gap” between Democrats and Republicans rolling into the final


Suspect in burglaries arrested

Staff report COLUMBIANA Authorities said Friday that a Mineral Ridge man charged with burglary


‘Carmina Burana’ in all of its glory

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music will present “Carmina Burana” at 8 p.m.


New Testament has words of the scrolls

To understand how the Dead Sea Scrolls influenced early Christianity, just turn to the New


types of text

What types of texts are represented at Qumran, the site where the scrolls were stored in caves


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 9 5 u9 6 vK J 10 6 3 wQ 7 2 The


The Dana School of Music Wind Ensemble will provide accompaniment for “Carmina Burana.”

The Dana School of Music Wind Ensemble will provide accompaniment for “Carmina Burana.”


Third Frontier is a success

Opinion: On May 4, State Issue 1, a measure to renew Ohio’s Third Frontier program, will appear on the


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.47 .03 Avalon


Teens get lesson in finances

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown A group of 700 Mahoning Valley high school students


Issue 1: A ticking time bomb

Opinion: There is a $500 million ticking time bomb of debt that may well balloon by an additional $700


We need to protect our children

Opinion: By William S. MEYER McClatchy-Tribune Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican’s secretary of


feast day

feast day Events planned The parish of St. Mark Orthodox Church, Logan Way, Liberty, will be


Lawmakers focus on credit raters

Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers rewriting financial regulations took aim Friday at


P&G, universities partner on research

P&G, universities partner on research columbus The University System of Ohio has entered into


if you go

if you go What: “Carmina Burana,” presented by the Dana School of Music When: 8 p.m. Wednesday


Dale Jr. hopes for best

Associated Press TALLADEGA, ALA. There was once a time when every move Dale Earnhardt Jr. made


US, NATO move on Afghanistan

US, NATO move on Afghanistan TALLINN, Estonia Fearful of losing public support for the war in


Berlin produces some good walleye fishing

Mention inland walleyes around Youngstown and Warren and anglers immediately think of Mosquito Creek


Recognizing warblers by sight and sound

Over the next two weeks, new warbler species will arrive almost daily. It makes experienced birders


Prep sports at a glance

BASEBALL LINESCORES HOWLAND 5, CANFIELD 4 (11 inn.) (completion of suspended game)


Day of Prayer elicits action

Both sides target government leaders throughout the country Associated Press MADISON, Wis. To


Day 2: Filling needs

Browns take Texas QB Colt McCoy in 3rd round Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy’s slide finally


Steelers go for one on ‘D,’ one on ‘O’

Associated Press PITTSBURGH, PA. Finally, the initial fallout from the Pittsburgh Steelers’


Clausen goes to Panthers in 2nd

Associated Press NEW YORK The big crowd at Radio City Music Hall for the second night of the NFL


Spanish hospital claims 1st full-face transplant

Associated Press MADRID A team of surgeons has carried out the world’s first full-face


New charge for mom

New charge for mom Youngstown A third charge has been added to the indictment of Shannon McBride


Life is a gift that should be used to the fullest

Life is a precious gift from God. It is a gift to be treasured, to be honored, and to be used.


Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts BROOKFIELD Yankee Lake Ballroom will host a 17-bout cage fight amateur mixed


Mark: First to preach Gospel

Who was the Evangelist Mark and how did he serve the church? Mark was a traveling companion and


Sciortino has grown in the job as Mahoning County’s auditor

Editorial: In the May 4 contest for the Democratic nomination for Mahoning County auditor, there is an


Town outraged at proposal

Associated Press point pleasant Bugler, sound the charge! Folks in southern Ohio are mounting a


Makers of video games look into 3-D

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. For moviegoers, watching a 3-D film is a relatively easy experience.


vThe Big Tap-In, 2:30 p.m. Giant craft beer festival will feature the brews of more than 50 brewers

vThe Big Tap-In, 2:30 p.m. Giant craft beer festival will feature the brews of more than 50 brewers


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES John E. Drummond Sr., 61, of 46 Allerton Court,


4 from Mich. indicted in credit-card scheme

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted four Michigan residents in a