Vindy.com for April 30, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories » Photos » Videos » Podcasts
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Zorn captures Poland’s history
Historic Poland has been captured through photos and sketches ranging back to the founding of the township in Arcadia's new publication "Poland."
Downtown Youngstown's ready to rock
Saturday promises to be one of the busiest Youngstown's seen in years, thanks to the sold-out Elton John concert at the Covelli Centre. Several downtown ...
Watson students learn from blind alumni
Watson Elementary School welcomed back alumni Tracie Reiser for a return visit to the school with
Seventh-grader knows his way around the globe
Map locations, historical landmarks, physical and economical geography facts whizzed through the head of seventh-grader Michael Palegano as he competed for nationals.
Canfield High artist draws national attention
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior Alex Jesko has received a Gold
Stories published April 30, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New citizens sworn in
YOUNGSTOWN The following people became U.S. citizens Thursday in a ceremony before Judge Lou A.
Was this dog drowned after a break-in?
NEW MIDDLETOWN Village police and agents from Animal Charity are investigating the death of a dog
Fight against Va. battlefield Walmart lives on
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge has kept alive the battle to block a Walmart store near an endangered
Judge: Casey Anthony trial could last 4-7 weeks
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A judge says jurors eventually chosen to hear the case of Casey Anthony, the
Kan. House fails to override veto on abortion law
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Kansas House have failed to override the governor’s veto of a
Zorn captures Poland’s history
Historic Poland has been captured through photos and sketches ranging back to the founding of the township in Arcadia's new publication "Poland."
Judge rules against Liberty gambling club
WARREN — A Trumbull County common pleas court judge has refused to grant protection to allow Club
Tea time at Poland Library
More than 100 guests made time for tea at Poland library’s annual Spring Tea on Sunday. The event
Dem and longtime Strickland supporters asks GOP's Kasich to cough up income-tax info
Meshel challenges GOP Kasich to release income-tax info
Longtime Democrat asks Republican Kasich to reveal tax forms
Harry Meshel, a longtime friend of Gov. Ted Strickland, called on John Kasich, the Republican
910th out of Vienna stands ready to help with oil cleanup in Gulf
910th stands ready to help with oil spill cleanup in Gulf
Pa. AG: Stripper committed worker’s comp fraud
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman is facing insurance fraud charges after authorities say
Special needs student charged with gun possession
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — A 16-year-old special needs student is facing weapons charges after a loaded
LOUIE TODAY: Harry Meshel, Joe Schiavoni and the fall of Saigon
Former state senator Harry Meshel and our newest senator, Joe Schiavoni, will have a press conference this morning in front of Louie's street-front studio at 20 Federal Place, downtown, then join Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, for some some pre-election talk.
Columbiana's Main Street Theatre for sale again
Don Arthurs and his wife, Dawn, are looking for someone who can run a top-notch theater.
350 jobs available for Trumbul youths
The Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services will have 350 summer jobs available for Trumbull County youths age 15 to 24 who meet income requirements.
Indoor garage sale
Indoor garage sale BOARDMAN Shepherd Self Storage, (south entrance) 7469 South Ave., will host
Memorial race to fund study on amyloidosis
YOUNGSTOWN A “Run Against Amyloidosis” 5K Race May 15 at Mill Creek Park is scheduled in memory of
HELOISE: Use old garden hose to tie trees
Dear Heloise: I faithfully read your column, and I like the nifty photo of you in the paper. Your
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Exposed affair hurts family
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Three years ago, our 7-year-old granddaughter saw
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 1 p.m.
How Covelli landed the Rocket Man
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN To quote Elton John: “sorry seems to be the
Gallagher powers Mooney to victory
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS Al Franceschelli says this year’s Mooney High
Officials tout new lab at YSU and state Issue 1
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The new Center for Advanced Materials Analysis at
Racing is on at Sharon, Mercer
Special to The Vindicator HARTFORD Sharon Speedway will host the first night of 6 PAK racing at
S. Range, Rockets win on the track
Staff report lowellville South Range was the winner of the boys portion of the Lowellville
Mind over math
Mathemagician shows Springfield students memory tricks By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com NEW
2 unions at WRTA get three pay raises
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Members of two unions at the Western Reserve
Boardman comes in sixth and Fitch eighth at Federal League tennis tourney
CANTON Boardman finished in sixth place and Austintown Fitch was eighth at the Federal League boys
Reserve beats Windham 8-1
Staff report berlin center Nick Timko had a double and two RBIs to lead Western Reserve over
680-224 project to raise bridge
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A roughly $4.4 million project to improve the
Struthers wins 10th in a row, clinches tie for title
Staff report SALEM SALEM — Senior Ashley Baron had eight strikeouts during a five-hitter for
Officials make final push for sales tax
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Several speakers made impassioned pleas for
Cop-turned-author reveals inside scoop on police work
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN With her husband, father and three uncles all current or
Owners of Liberty poker club to seek order to remain open
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com liberty Owners of a private poker club that opened two
Downtown Youngstown's ready to rock
Saturday promises to be one of the busiest Youngstown's seen in years, thanks to the sold-out Elton John concert at the Covelli Centre. Several downtown restaurants are already booked to capacity; one was 90-percent booked even before the concert tickets went on sale.
Preschoolers have play day with Dad
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For some students, Saturday school is a punishment, but last
Falcon Forward donates to locker room project
The Falcon Forward Committee of Austintown has made a $1,500 donation to the Fitch High School
Middle school actors all shook up
Canfield Village Middle School players will present “All Shook Up” May 6 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the
Canfield Police Blotter
CANFIELD April 16 Drug abuse, paraphernalia: Police issued a summons to a 17-year-old Canfield
Nurses follow the yellow brick road to research
Staff nurses followed the yellow brick road to their Nursing Research Idea Fair April 15. The fair
Trash meets fashion on the runway
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Earth day was celebrated in a special way by student models
No work and all play at YMCA
Several local businesses joined in on the Davis Family YMCA’s sixth annual Healthy Kids Day event
Watson students learn from blind alumni
Watson Elementary School welcomed back alumni Tracie Reiser for a return visit to the school with
Canfield briefs
One-woman show about Jackie O Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W. Main Street, is hosting a
School board addresses intercom upgrade
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com The board of education authorized the district
No work and all play at YMCA
Several local businesses joined in on the Davis Family YMCA’s sixth annual Healthy Kids Day event
Boardman churches feed the community
St. James’ Episcopal and Lockwood United Methodist churches in Boardman are working together to
Sports briefs
Tennis team nets a win The Canfield varsity tennis team beat Poland 4-1 Tuesday night. In singles
Boardman girls track second in Federal
The Boardman track team took 15 girls to the Poland Invitational Saturday and the team placed 10th
Austintown briefs
Lion’s Club hosts 15th annual run today The Austintown Lions Club is hosting its 15th annual “5-K
Get ahead of the weight loss curve
Women in Boardman can learn the secret that has helped millions of women lose millions of pounds and
Poland community briefs
Poland Forest hosts wildflower walk The Friends of Poland Forest will lead a Wildflower Walk
Canfield Rotary serves pancakes, community
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Rotary held its annual pancake breakfast April
Poland sports briefs
Resident excels at Grove City College tennis Poland Seminary graduate Anthony Rosselli captured
Market Street hosts father-daughter dance
The red carpet and velvet ropes were in place April 23 as fathers escorted their daughters to Market
Boardman community briefs
Bond with babies, books at the library Join the Boardman branch of the Public Library of
All fun and games at McKinley
Families went head-to-head as they battled each other at McKinley Elementary’s Family Game Night
Boardman Library hosts Gen. Custer program
The spirit of the infamous Gen. George Custer was made an appearance at the Boardman library April
Check out the blue bells in Poland Woods
Poland’s annual Blue Bell Festival will begin today at 1:30 p.m. at the College Street entrance to
Trustees lock in fixed gas rate for one year
Natural gas broker Mark Burns presented his recommendations for the Natural Gas Aggregation Program
Trash meets fashion on the runway
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Earth day was celebrated in a special way by student models
Poland junior going to Boys State
Poland Seminary High School junior Brendan Higgins will attend the 2010 session of American Legion
St. Luke students sink teeth into dental lesson
St. Luke School’s preschool through fourth-grade students received hands-on instruction on dental
Seniors rule Boardman Park
Who says senior citizens can’t have fun? A total of 77 seniors flocked to Boardman Park’s Lariccia
Center offers “Walk for Life”
Pregnancy Help Center of Youngstown is asking the community to “Walk for Life” May 8 starting at 9
Healthy Kids Day was no work and all play
Several local businesses joined in on the Davis Family YMCA’s sixth annual Healthy Kids Day event
Holy Family students celebrate ‘Pi Day’
Happy birthday, Albert Einstein. Jean Wargo’s sixth, seventh and eighth-grade math students at
PMS student council visits courthouse
Poland Middle School student council members got a taste of politics when they accepted an
Center offers “Walk for Life”
Pregnancy Help Center of Youngstown is asking the community to “Walk for Life” May 8 starting at 9
Canfield family will host Irish teen
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Teenagers across the Valley will be linked up with teens
Ursuline is going into the woods
Ursuline High School will present “Into The Woods” May 14 and May 15 at 7:30 p.m. and May 16 at 2
Seniors rule Boardman Park
Who says senior citizens can’t have fun? A total of 77 seniors flocked to Boardman Park’s Lariccia
Kohl’s visits North on Earth Day
With the help of Kohl’s A-Team members, North Elementary students spent time on Earth Day planting
Seventh-grader knows his way around the globe
Map locations, historical landmarks, physical and economical geography facts whizzed through the head of seventh-grader Michael Palegano as he competed for nationals.
Ursuline Center in Canfield opens new labyrinth
The Ursuline Center in Canfield is hosting a free open house for area residents to discover its new
Center offers “Walk for Life”
Pregnancy Help Center of Youngstown is asking the community to “Walk for Life” May 8 starting at 9
Austintown Police Blotter
April 19 Theft: A satellite radio receiver was stolen from an auto with an unlocked door at a home
Trash meets fashion on the runway
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Earth day was celebrated in a special way by student models
Canfield High artist draws national attention
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior Alex Jesko has received a Gold
Gulf oil spill could eclipse Valdez
Associated Press VENICE, La. An oil spill that threatened to eclipse even the Exxon Valdez
Elton John: Ryan White inspired me
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Elton John says he’s been sober for 20 years, since shortly after
Business Digest
Delphi pensions washington U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, met
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Thursday. All yields given in percent.
Gays, lesbians get boost
Opinion: By Kathi Wolfe McClatchy-Tribune President Obama deserves praise for standing up for gay and
Oil spill in gulf risks becoming Obama’s Katrina
Associated Press News Analysis WASHINGTON Suddenly, everything changed. For days, as an oil
Muslims won’t embrace US
Opinion: Unemployment in America is hovering at just below 10 percent, so President Obama hosted a “Summit on
How Covelli landed the Rocket Man
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN How did little old Covelli Centre, with its
Oil spill endangers Gulf Coast and long-range energy policy
Editorial: It has been quite some time since news coverage was dominated by scenes of millions of gallons of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.41 —.05 Avalon
Man gets 5 years’ probation for nine felonies
Staff report WARREN LaShawn Ziegler, former operator of two controversial city taverns, has been
Sixth-grade hoops team wins tourney titles
The Austintown Fitch sixth-grade basketball team capped a successful season by winning tournament
Fire damages building in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A vacant cement-block building at 1422 Midlothian Blvd. was damaged
Poll shows Dems leading GOP in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS Democrats are maintaining small leads over their
IRL is missing Americans
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. The glory days of American open-wheel racing were the
Trumbull JFS will take summer-job applications
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Department of Job and Family Services will have 350
Man gets 2 years in jail for pointing gun at cop
Staff report WARREN Cory L. Anderson Jr., 36, of 2270 McCartney Road, Youngstown, was sentenced
Reports of unauthorized use of building leads to an arrest
Staff report boardman Police and township officials responding to complaints of people staying
Earnhardt Jr. to drive No. 3 at Daytona
Associated Press MOORESVILLE, N.C. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive a replica of his father’s No. 3
UCFC execs reassure stockholders
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com boardman United Community Financial Corp. shareholders remain
Theater owners look for buyer
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Don Arthurs and his wife, Dawn, are looking
Lowellville ceremony
Lowellville ceremony LOWELLVILLE A plaque honoring Lowellville native Army Specialist 5 John
Rested Crosby ready for remainder of playoffs
Associated Press Pittsburgh In three months’ time, Sidney Crosby has won an Olympic gold medal
Court sides with Tea Party on petition
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Secretary of State
2 men acquitted in cocaine case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A jury acquitted two Warren men of a first- degree felony charge of
LeBron likely to play in first game
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE LeBron James shot left-handed layups and short jumpers at practice
Devil May Care is top filly at Derby
Associated Press louisville, Ky. The girls already grabbed horse racing’s biggest headlines. Now
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES MASSILLON JACKSON 6, BOARDMAN 4 Boardman0000040—451
2 men arrested in armed robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police arrested two men who they
Nation & World Digest
76% of Ohioans answered census columbus A state official says Ohio had one of the nation’s best
Newton Falls mayor escapes indictment
Staff report WARREN A Trumbull County grand jury has refused to indict the embattled mayor of
AEP earnings drop 4%
Staff report columbus American Electric Power earnings dropped 4 percent in the first quarter of
NCAA OKs 68 for tourney
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The road to the Final Four will have a new look next season. On
Tyreke Evans of Kings is NBA rookie of year
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Tyreke Evans has won hundreds of trophies in his young
Federal prosecutors won’t be rushed
Opinion: Steven Dettelbach, U.S. attorney for Ohio’s Northern District, said he understands the frustration
Exhibition, talk highlight day
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sunday will be a busy day at the Butler Institute of American Art, as
Some pre-election observations
Opinion: Some pre-election observations Although I am still loath to support the party that is intent on
Illness forces cancellation
NEW CASTLE, PA. The opening weekend of “Brigadoon” at New Castle Playhouse has been canceled, due
Spurs finish off No. 2 seed Dallas in six games
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO The Spurs are moving on, and Dallas is done early again. Manu
Lawsuits target new Arizona law
Opposition and support are spreading Associated Press PHOENIX Anger mounted Thursday over an
Years ago
Today is Friday, April 30, the 120th day of 2010. There are 245 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Angry protesters march on Wall Street
Associated Press NEW YORK Thousands of workers and union leaders marched on Wall Street on
Report: Man arrested in NC was critical of Obama on Facebook
Associated Press COSHOCTON, Ohio A newspaper reports that a man arrested at a North Carolina
Crist and the GOP in Florida
Opinion: Crist and the GOP in Florida Miami Herald: If Gov. Charlie Crist bolts from the Republican Party,
Woods shoots 74 in 1st round at Quail Hollow
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tiger Woods delivered a few memorable shots of his own Thursday
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Phantoms’ Mahalak is top scholar
Special to the Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Matt Mahalak was named co-
MLB gets high marks for diversity
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Major League Baseball equaled its best grades for racial and
Homebuyers rush to take advantage of tax credits
Associated Press Real-estate agents are working seven days a week, builders are staying open late,
Mother, son plead innocent to breaking and entering
Staff report NEWTON FALLS A 22-year-old Canfield man and his 41-year-old mother pleaded innocent
Salem land addition hinges on judge
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge David
Man stabs 28 children at Chinese kindergarten
Associated Press TAIXING, China The screams of the 4-year-olds inside the kindergarten could be
Partisanship recedes slightly on financial overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON Days of high-decibel partisanship yielded to slightly more-subdued
Johnson, Gordon make up
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Jimmie Johnson walked onto a stage where some of his biggest fans
Mosley is ready for Mayweather
Associated Press Sugar Shane Mosley sustained all of his worst beatings in recent years outside
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harry D. Bowers, 22, of 6817 Lockwood Blvd., Apt 157,
Prosecutors revisit grand jury in probe of Oakhill purchase
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Special prosecutors probing potential
Sting at Strickland home was stopped
Associated Press COLUMBUS High-ranking public safety officials stopped a valid contraband sting
Man indicted on charges of holding his wife hostage
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a man accused of holding his wife
Back on track
American sprinter Justin Gatlin is anxious to compete again after four-year ban for doping.
Top entertainment picks:
Top entertainment picks: vYSU Dance Ensemble Recital, 7:30 p.m. Annual performance by Youngstown
‘Man to See’ suddenly unavailable
Opinion: WASHINGTON It isn’t easy being a caucus of one. Sometimes you don’t even agree with yourself.
Glen residents brief trustees on crime increase
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com A couple walking their dogs is approached by four
School board pushes bond issue approval
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com May 4 is close at hand and residents of Austintown must make
Boardman Police Blotter
April 10 Breaking and entering/vandalism: Someone entered a building in the 5600 block of Market
Boardman family will host Irish teen
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Teenagers across the Valley will be linked up with teens