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Rogner, Merrill honored at YSU banquet
Katie Rogner and Aaron Merrill join Vindy Sports Editor Rob Todor, center, after Todor presented them with their Vindicator/Youngstown State Athletes of the Year awards ...
Stories published April 28, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Robber used rifle, police say
A man is charged with aggravated robbery after trying to rob a truck driver making a delivery to Family Dollar Store at 2224 Market St. at 5:37 p.m. today, police report.
Local prisoner to be sentenced for threatening Obama
A federal prisoner who threatened to kill President Barack Obama and others while an inmate at the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center could get up to 45 years in prison and be fined up to $1.25 million when a federal judge in Pittsburgh sentences him at 10:30 a.m. May 26.
Patient charged with shooting up while hooked to IV
Police arrested a 33-year-old city man on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia after they said he attempted to inject drugs while hooked to an intravenous pump while a patient in the hospital.
Ardent keen on growing Forum Health
Ardent Health Services says it wants to do more that just preserve bankrupt Forum Health’s three hospitals.
Ad campaign targets meth use in Indian Country
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials are launching a national advertising campaign aimed at
Gas prices jump to more than $9 a gallon in Alaska town
Gas prices jump to more than $9 in Alaska town
Student art show starts Friday at mall
NILES – The Art Outreach Gallery will open a pre-school through 12th grade student art exhibition
Poll: Lee Fisher opens up double-digit lead over Jennifer Brunner for Senate seat
Fisher leads for Senate seat
Fisher opens lead on Brunner
COLUMBUS — Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher opened a double-digit lead over Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner
Robbers respond to Craigslist ad, steal thousands
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say robbers who knocked on an elderly Philadelphia man’s door under the
Retired doc charged with teen’s gunpoint rape
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A retired doctor who allegedly threw wild parties for teenagers is facing rape
Lions show appreciation for veterans at convention
HUDSON Lions Clubs of District 13-D met at the Clarion Inn in Hudson April 9-11 for their annual
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Elton John fans can bid on tickets
Elton John fans can bid on tickets YOUNGSTOWN Fans have an opportunity to bid on EBay for four
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She lost her friend to a stroke
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For more than 20 years, I had a best friend,
HELOISE: Recipe for pico de gallo returns
Dear Heloise: I clipped your recipe for pico de gallo from your column years ago, but have lost it.
LaBrae’s Mike Morris hurls one-hit shutout
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CHAMPION Led by pitcher Mike Morris, LaBrae blanked Champion
Other coroners differ with Kennedy's behavior
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWn Neighboring county coroners say they’d
Penguins fall to Kent State 5-2
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Niles The Youngstown State baseball team has been running
Ryan meets with official of Ardent, Forum suitor
Staff report WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan met Tuesday with David T. Vandewater, president and
Track team members aim for a big finish
Track team members aim for a big finish By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown Lindsey
Feds seek summer crime blitz in Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Steven Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for Ohio’s
Captain to file charge against Warren cop in force case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan’s division commander has upheld
McDonald clinches tie for ITCL
Staff report McDONALD Austin Bucan’s solo homer in the bottom of the sixth inning put McDonald
SOFTBALL Tuesday’s games
Champion 4, LaBrae 1 CHAMPION Lindsay Swipas (7-0) had 14 strikeouts and one walk while throwing
Art and sole — global project for peace
Boardman YMCA leaves its prints on global project for peace By DENISE DICK
Lawyer’s sleeping in court leads judge to call mistrial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The murder case against Christopher
Bring on Boston
Cavaliers advance to Eastern Conference semis with 96-94 win over Bulls Associated Press
2 cops add to captain ranks in Boardman
Boardman elevates veteran lieutenants By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Two
City schools fail to turn over plan to state overseer
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The president of the Youngstown Board of Education
Rogner, Merrill honored at YSU banquet
Katie Rogner and Aaron Merrill join Vindy Sports Editor Rob Todor, center, after Todor presented them with their Vindicator/Youngstown State Athletes of the Year awards Tuesday night at the annual Penguin Club Scholar-Athlete Banquet at YSU.
British Open awaits Woods
Associated Press LONDON Tiger Woods has not yet entered the British Open, but organizers expect
Business Digest
GM plans to invest $890M in five plants defiance General Motors will invest $115 million at its
Wilson’s bill to broaden federal accountability
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com SUMMITVILLE Political rivals U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, a
Farmers National Bank Corp. posts decreased earnings
Staff report canfield Earnings decreased in the first quarter of 2010 compared with the first
Supporting the tax with caution
Opinion: Supporting the tax with caution Both my wife and I are re- tired and feeling the money pinch on
Talks with Taliban are just talk
Opinion: PESHAWAR, Pakistan After two weeks in Afghanistan and Pakistan, I’m struck by how much hot air is
Lawmakers brawl in Ukraine’s parliament
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine The speaker of Ukraine’s parliament huddled under umbrellas as
Scripps sells rights to Snoopy
Associated Press NEW YORK You’ve got a new owner, Charlie Brown. Newspaper publisher E.W.
Coroner’s detachment from duties of his office is alarming
Editorial: The coroner’s office is not by state statute a 24/7 operation, but there is a higher law than the
Events at the park
Events at the park LISBON Certified yoga instructor Dee Brown will guide participants through an
Sidney’s Candy is Derby contender
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally will have a tough time
Scottish police believed in Nessie
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland What lurks beneath the dark waters of Scotland’s Loch
Rogner, Merrill honored at YSU banquet
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Aaron Merrill and Katie Rogner were honored as the Vindicator/Youngstown
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.32 —.14 Avalon
First Place announces $13M loss for quarter
Staff report warren First Place Financial Corp. posted a $13 million loss for the quarter ending
Several football camps are set for June
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State football coaching staff is accepting applications for their
Red Wings oust Coyotes
Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. The Detroit Red Wings spoiled the big party in Arizona,
Indian Head Rock returned to Ky.
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. A two-state legal battle over who owns a chunk of rock is ending
‘Dragon’ looks to become another ‘Greek Wedding’
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES There are many holy grails in Hollywood, but few as pursued as the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., high
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Heather Pitts, Summitville, girl, April 26. Nick and Robin
Merchants group to sponsor weekend ‘Airing of the Quilts’
Staff report COLUMBIANA Main Street will be the site of the Retail Merchants Association’s
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
Family Features This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you’re prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory
Manners expert Post dies
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Elizabeth Post, an etiquette expert known for writing
Comforting dumplings aren’t just for winter
By Noelle Carter Los Angeles Times In 1967, Helmut Winter made international headlines for
Grand finale: Pirates win
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Ryan Doumit hit a grand slam and Ronny Cedeno had a solo homer in a
Bus has innovation in store
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com poland A massive bus outfitted with the latest in grocery-
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actress-singer Ann-Margret is 69. Actress Marcia Strassman (“Welcome Back Kotter”) is
Hawks, coach still plan to talk
Associated Press ATLANTA Hawks coach Mike Woodson said Tuesday there have been no talks on a new
Cleveland schools to battle obesity
By Brie Zeltner Plain Dealer Reporter The Children’s Museum of Cleveland and University
nba roundup | Tuesday’s other game
Boston 96, Miami 86 BOSTON Ray Allen scored 24 points, making five 3-pointers in the second
Aybar, Abreu homers power Angels’ win
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. Jered Weaver’s numbers are considerably better after his first
NFL | Other news
Panthers: The Carolina Panthers traded starting strong safety Chris Harris to the Chicago Bears,
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Christy case won’t be split, judge decides
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Two plaintiffs can stay joined in one case
Raiders lose patience with Russell
Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. As JaMarcus Russell struggled through the worst statistical
Grads should not despair
Opinion: By Diane Dreher McClatchy-Tribune SANTA CLARA, Calif. This spring 16 million college graduates
No contrition in financial blame game
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two deeply unpopular U.S. institutions — Congress and Wall Street —
FBI agent fails to recall details in militia case
Associated Press DETROIT An FBI agent who led the investigation of nine Michigan militia members
Concealed-weapons permit suspended
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio sheriff suspended the concealed-weapons permit of an armed man
Iceland did the world a favor
Opinion: By Greg Goldin Los Angeles Times Now that the leader boards in European airports are again
On clay, Federer loses to Gulbis
Associated Press ROME Roger Federer has a long way to go if he wants to successfully defend his
Grad gives students life lesson
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com hubbard So far, it appears as if Marc Kanetsky has made
oddly enough
oddly enough $17,000 diamond donated to Pa. charity HARRISBURG, Pa. A retired jeweler sorting
Stocks fall on woes in Europe
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors again are worried that debt problems in Greece and Portugal
Jersey ‘Housewives’ remain divided
Associated Press LOS ANGELES In the first episode of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”
Tire-recycling drive
Tire-recycling drive YOUNGSTOWN The tire-recycling drive sponsored by Youngstown Litter Control
Nation & World Digest
Flight diverted AUGUSTA, Maine The former Air Force member who was detained Tuesday on a trans-
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Vincent G. Hillard, 45, of 860 Forest Ridge Drive,
Court process begins for 4 prominent cases
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Several high-profile cases have begun to make
Man pleads innocent in drug case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A former Detroit man has pleaded innocent to a 13-count
Fort Knox soldier jailed in homeless man’s beating
Associated Press CINCINNATI Four men suspected of beating a homeless man who was sleeping under
IOC, USOC look to resolve financial issue
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Adding a new global sponsor could be the key to