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Copper, tools stolen from Girard school
Police responded to a call around 8:45 a.m. Thursday at the site of the new Girard junior/senior high school, 1244 Shannon Road, where a theft occurred between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday.
John Wooden dies at age 99
Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden has died. The Wizard of Westwood was 99. The university
Cleveland-area girl wins Scripps national spelling bee tonight
WASHINGTON (AP) - No theatrical flourishes for Anamika Veeramani.
Kids can register for Camp JCC
The Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is now registering children for summer activities at Camp JCC.
Columbiana judges sentence men for sex crimes against minors
Columbiana judges sentence ment for sex crimes against minors
STATE TRACK | Valley captures four state titles on first day
Springfield's Lyons, McDonald's Mosley win titles
Proposals to raze old S&T building come in under bid estimates
Proposals come in under bid estimates on S&T building
Volunteers prepare Poland Township Park
Poland Seminary High School students, parents, teachers, Poland Park board members and members of
Poland Middle School students visit the nation’s capital
Poland students learned what it means to serve one’s country and admired the nation’s capital.
Poland couple part of community’s rich history
Main Street not only has a library with books full of information, but a historical house with a married couple full of Poland history.
Poland graduate
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com From a boy carrying a Coke in one hand and remote in the
Holy Family students kill them with kindness
Dealing with bullies can be difficult, but these third-graders learned techniques to avoid being pushed around.
BHS students join Italian honor society
The Boardman High School Maria Montessori Chapter of the Italian National Honor Society recently
Dodgeball tournament raises funds for Relay
Boardman Glenwood Middle School held its annual Relay for Life Dodge Ball Tournament to raise funds
Kindergartners’ performance salutes the military
School colors were swapped for red, white and blue in a patriotic-themed performance from students.
Track and Field Day the Market Street way
Music blared in the background as students challenged each other to a series of physical events.
Dobbins students ride to school in style
The ride to school May 27 was an unforgettable day for two Dobbins students. Second-grader Chase
STATE TRACK| Poland senior Allison Rice wins state discus title
Poland senior Allison Rice wins state discus title.
Youth Summit set for June 23
Young people from the Mahoning Valley will be brought together to learn about being responsible
Cap now collecting Gulf oil; just how much still unclear
Cap collecting Gulf oil, still unclear how much
Woman indicted in death of motorcyclist
A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a Campbell resident on an aggravated vehicular homicide
Boardman groups stress the positive
Three organizations — two foundations and one civic group — aim to promote positive aspects about
Community health, fitness, fun day Saturday
Mahoning County Children Services will host a Community Health & Fitness Fun Day from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Children Services building, 222 W. Federal St.
Miss Drummond to be bride of James A. Holt
Youngstown The engagement of Shaina L. Drummond and James A. Holt, both of Washington, is being
Megan Heher, Mr. Kropf plan October rite
Canfield Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heher of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Benefit pasta dinner planned Saturday
Benefit pasta dinner YOUNGSTOWN There will be a pasta dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: An old friend swept Dad off his feet
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My father is 78 years old and has been a widower
HELOISE: Why should we wash new sheets?
Dear Heloise: Why do new sheets say to “wash before using”? I recently purchased new sheets and did
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Trumbull Retired Teachers Association will meet Tuesday at Ciminero’s Banquet Centre
Oakhill grand jury extended until July 30
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s eight common-pleas judges
Bulldogs rally for 30th win
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON The Poland High softball team probably could not have
Cafaro’s lawyer: $10,000 was loan
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND The $10,000 John J. Cafaro was accused of
Unearned run foils the Clippers
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com columbus Just outside the dugout following Thursday’s Division
Roethlisberger vows smarter decisions
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger issued no apology. He didn’t ask for forgiveness
Sheriff lowers layoffs by 21
Minimum-security jail to remain closed By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Selig smart to back off
By JIM LITKE Associated Press New York Commissioner Bud Selig did the right thing. If the
YSU panel OKs tuition, room/board hikes
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Both undergraduate and graduate students at
Newton Falls 911 can find cellular callers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Though Trumbull County officials have talked for
Tigers’ homers pound Tribe
Associated Press DETROIT The Detroit Tigers were determined to move on from the blown call that
Pronger, Briere deals deliver
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Danny Briere signed the richest free-agent deal in Flyers history.
Smith decides not to run for Mahoning GOP chairman
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After 12 years as Mahoning County Republican
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Lowellville
Staff report LOWELLVILLE Laboratory reports have confirmed that a raccoon found in the vicinity
Volunteers get dirty to beautify township
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Liberty in Bloom, a planting project in the
4K for Cancer makes pit stop in Valley on cross-country trek
Jose Medina, co-director of 4K for Cancer, checks his bike at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Boardman on Thursday after riding from Butler, Pa. 4K for Cancer, a nonprofit group of 28 bicyclists, is traveling 4,000 miles, starting in Baltimore earlier this week and ending July 31 in San Francisco.
Selig firm: Imperfect game intact
Associated Press NEW YORK The imperfect game stands. An umpire’s tears and admission he blew a
2 groundbreakings set today
Staff report struthers City and state officials will celebrate the start of two projects at
Corps rejects closing locks to block Asian carp
Corps rejects closing locks to block Asian carp Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Federal
Feds send oil company $69M bill for response
Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal government slapped BP with a $69 million bill Thursday
Passer-by is rescuer
Passer-by is rescuer YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters are crediting a passer-by with possibly saving the
BP trying to put a lid on oil gusher
Associated Press METAIRIE, La. BP was trying to put a lid on the Gulf oil gusher. Live video
Today’s surgery could end Sizemore’s season
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland Indians All-Star center fielder Grady Sizemore will
Nadal closes in on another title
Associated Press PARIS On his way to the locker room after his 20th consecutive victory on clay,
Race to the Top grants would drag down schools
Opinion: The race wouldn’t lead to the top Despite considerable pres- sure from state officials,
Vindicator spelling champion ends her run in national bee
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Julia Miglets had no trouble spelling “allargando,”
Retailers’ reports show tepid May for shoppers
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoppers are still showing some scars from the recession. In a May
Border isn’t so dangerous, data show
Associated Press MEXICO CITY It’s one of the safest parts of America, and it’s getting safer.
Change of pace
McMurray, Truex having good seasons in new rides Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Martin Truex
Stern to James, Wade: No summit
Associated Press LOS ANGELES There will be no free agency summit. So says NBA commissioner
High court alters sex-offender law
High court alters sex-offender law COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday threw out
Negotiating the Belmont no easy task
Associated Press NEW YORK The Belmont Stakes can be cruel to jockeys. Just ask Kent
Schiavone, Stosur advance
Associated Press PARIS On a rainy, windy day 531/2 weeks ago, at Roland Garros’ cozy, 259-seat
Targeting childhood obesity
Opinion: Targeting childhood obesity Portland (Maine) Press Herald: People who make money making other
Mayor files countersuit over finance director
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com campbell The mayor has filed a counterclaim against the
YSU TUITION INCREASES
YSU TUITION INCREASES Tuition is going up at Youngstown State University this fall. A breakdown of
thursday’s other mlb games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Orioles 3 NEW YORK Alex Rodriguez homered, CC Sabathia won for the
Despite ruling, police keeping radar guns
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police agencies won’t be retiring their radar guns just because the
Class B Thursday’s games
Dave Sugar 3, Wharmby Sports 1 STRUTHERS Timely hitting and strong pitching from John Korpon led
STATE BASEBALL From Huntington Park
Eyeing history: With six state baseball titles, Newark Catholic has as much tradition as almost any
prep sports at a glance
THURSDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL OHIO TOURNAMENT SCORES Division III Semifinals Wheelersburg
Monitor: Ohio youths behind bars don’t go hungry
Associated Press COLUMBUS A court-appointed monitor says he’s satisfied youth at Ohio juvenile
Bryant scores 30 in Lakers’ Game 1 win
LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los
major league box scores
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Police arrest suspect in burglary
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police responding to an alarm at Gina’s Food market at 1942 Glenwood
Canseco testifies to support Clemens
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former slugger Jose Canseco said he told a federal grand jury
Austintown briefs
Alum remembered with scholarship Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is establishing a
Sports briefs
Junior tournament The Northern Ohio PGA is hosting the first Kenny Novak Junior Tournament
Poland briefs
Scouts need cars to wash today Boy Scouts of America, Troop 2 is hosting a car wash at Poland
Canfield tennis team shares AAC title
The Canfield boys tennis team finished 12-3 overall and 7-1 in the AAC Red tier to share the league
Locals dance their way into the spotlight
As it prepares for its 11th annual recital, Jamie’s Dance Force is celebrating the successes of its
Austintown Police Blotter
May 17 Assault: A man is a suspect in an assault of his girlfriend at an apartment in the 1000
Boardman Police Blotter
May 24 Criminal damaging: A vehicle’s passenger-side window sustained $300 of damage in the 400
Boardman briefs
Lecture: eating right for your blood type Chiropractor Ted Suzelis will present a lecture titled,
Third-graders prepare for Frank Ohl
Third-graders were overwhelmed with excitement as they took one step closer to becoming a middle-
Canfield briefs
Trustees to hold public meeting Monday Canfield Township Board of Trustees will conduct a special
BHS students join Italian honor society
The Boardman High School Maria Montessori Chapter of the Italian National Honor Society recently
Locals dance their way into the spotlight
As it prepares for its 11th annual recital, Jamie’s Dance Force is celebrating the successes of its
Locals dance their way into the spotlight
As it prepares for its 11th annual recital, Jamie’s Dance Force is celebrating the successes of its
Boardman girls have a date with state
Five members of the Boardman girls track team are competing at this weekend’s state meet in
Austintown honors veterans on Memorial Day
Paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the members of the American Legion Post 301 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars 3427 reminded Austintown residents that Memorial Day is about more than picnics and days off.
Lloyd students celebrate moms
The Lloyd Elementary PTA hosted its first “Making Memories with Mom Night” May 10 and 11 at Lloyd
Lloyd students step up to challenge
The Lloyd Elementary PTA Health and Safety Committee kicked off its “Step to It” program May 1.
Love of literature is rewarded
Fitch High School hosted its 33rd annual Reading-Discussion-Enrichment Brown Bag program May 18
CVMS students spy classmates doing good
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Sneaky fifth-graders spied on their peers for weeks and
Canfield student art show draws attention
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families, friends and art lovers alike attended the Canfield
Canfield students are straight shooters
Two Canfield High School students competed at Vienna Cougar’s Junior Rifle Team Award Night for
CVMS choirs give swan song
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The sweet sound of singing filled the air in the Canfield
Dance company performs Michael Jackson tribute
Ruth’s Robics and Dance Company held its spring recital May 22 at the Boardman High School’s
Canfield marching band leads Memorial Day service
As it has for decades, the Cardinal Pride Marching Band provided patriotic music for the annual Canfield Memorial Day parade Monday.
Suspicious porch fire
Suspicious porch fire YOUNGSTOWN Police said someone set fire to a piece of porch furniture at
SFlbNext: Blackhawks at Flyers (Game 4), today, 8 p.m.
SFlbNext: Blackhawks at Flyers (Game 4), today, 8 p.m.
Today is Friday, June 4, the 155th day of 2010. There are 210 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, June 4, the 155th day of 2010. There are 210 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Israel’s reaction predictable
Opinion: By DAVID GROSSMAN Los Angeles Times No explanation can justify or whitewash the crime that was
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.43 .10 Avalon
‘GET HIM TO THE GREEK’
‘GET HIM TO THE GREEK’ Grade: 3 stars Starring: Russell Brand, Jonah Hill, Sean Combs Directed
FirstEnergy gets smart-grid grant
FirstEnergy gets smart-grid grant akron FirstEnergy Corp. announced Thursday that it has signed
What about water?
Opinion: The Washington press corps put Barack Obama on the defensive last week, forcing him to look backward
GM profit is good sign during year of change and rebuilding
Editorial: General Motors Co. has come a long way in a short time. Last year it struggled through billions of
500,000 Ohioans sign reform petition
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 500,000 Ohioans have signed petitions
Real enemy is radical Islam, not Israel
Opinion: Does it strike anyone else as beyond coincidence that within hours of Israel’s commando raid on a
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June
STATE SOFTBALL From Firestone Stadium
No debate: John Glenn High coach Randy Larrick said there was no talk about pitching around Jenna
Brand has ball in ‘Greek’
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “Get Him to the Greek” is hormonal, anarchic fun.
Oddly enough
Oddly enough LeBron leaving Ohio — not the Cavalier, the jaguar AKRON A LeBron is leaving
House bill to allow public notices online
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House has passed legislation that would allow
Riding with ... Dave Blaney
Last week: The Hartford native had a quick day in Concord, N.C., for the May 30 Coca-Cola 600.
Friends don’t always vote
Opinion: The crushing defeat of Colombia’s opposition candidate Antanas Mockus — who had a record following
St. Pius X campus of Notre Dame School closes
Staff report WARREN After 49 years as a Catholic school on the Northwest Side, the St. Pius X
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The car dealership Sweeney Chevrolet is located in Boardman, not Niles, as was reported
Analysts’ hopes rise ahead of jobs report
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people are filing claims for unemployment aid, new jobs are
Cruze prices to start below $17,000
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown The Chevrolet Cruze, General Motors’ highly
Go & Do || Things to see around the Valley
today Dances Pittsburgh-Ohio Plenty of Fish dance party with Ron Chick, 7 p.m., Embassy Suites
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harry Brockway Jr., 41, of 1618 Everett Ave.,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, work session, 9 a.m., Station 1,
‘Golden Girls’ lifted actress
RUE McCLANAHAN | 1934-2010 Associated Press NEW YORK Rue McClanahan, the Emmy-winning actress
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer El DeBarge is 49. Actor Scott Wolf is 42. Actor Noah Wyle is 39. Actor Russell
‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ dies at 17
Associated Press PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. Miss Ellie, a small, bug-eyed Chinese crested hairless dog
newsmakers
newsmakers CMA Awards show to air live on ABC NASHVILLE, Tenn. The 44th annual CMA Awards will
Little Al loving green-car competition
Associated Press Al Unser Jr. has lived a pedal-to-the-floor life, toddling around the pits as his
Columbiana Co. taking steps to activate its 911 cellular system
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County 911 program will be
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“The Mousetrap,” 7:30 p.m.: Snowed-in guests at a hotel have a
RABIES
RABIES By the numbers As of Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health has confirmed rabies in six
Betras’ election was a stormy affair
Opinion: I knew I was in for some entertainment when I read the sign outside Mr. Anthony’s, where Mahoning
Canfield’s Cullen joins YSU program
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Longtime Canfield High basketball coach John
Governor, Obama meet over Ariz. law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing off over illegal immigration, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer told
Proposed Jesus cartoon series causes uproar
Associated Press NEW YORK A coalition of religious and conservative leaders is trying to stop a
Couple aided terrorists, Feds say
Associated Press TOLEDO A couple were arrested Thursday on charges they conspired to provide
Death of kindergartner sparks bus-seat-belt bill
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The death of a kindergarten student in a school-bus
Ogilvy, Fowler, Rose share Memorial lead
Associated Press DUBLIN Geoff Ogilvy felt as though he made more putts in one round at the
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