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Allen, Rondo lead Celtics past Lakers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ray Allen scored 27 of his 32 points in the first half with a record-setting


Blackhawks rebound to take 3-2 lead over Flyers

CHICAGO (AP) — Dustin Byfuglien scored two goals and had two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks got


Quentin helps White Sox rally to beat Indians 8-7

CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Quentin hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the


Giants overcome Pirates rally to win 6-5

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Freddy Sanchez hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning after failing to drive in


Emborskys renewing vows at Mass today

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Emborsky of Austintown will renew their marriage vows at 2 p.m.


Calhouns mark 50th anniversary at luncheon

Boardman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Calhoun of Boardman recently celebrated their golden wedding

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Morgione 50th celebrated at family dinner

Morgione 50th celebrated at family dinner LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Morgione of

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Mr., Mrs. Avdey renew vows on anniversary

Mr., Mrs. Avdey renew vows on anniversary COITSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. Walter Avdey of Coitsville

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Mr., Mrs. Cortese celebrate 50th during cruise

Mr., Mrs. Cortese celebrate 50th during cruise TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Cortese

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Dankoviches celebrate 50th anniversary

Youngstown The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Dankovich of Youngstown was

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Benefit breakfast scheduled

Benefit breakfast Vienna A pancake breakfast and bake sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 1


July 4th to be celebrated July 5th

July 4th to be celebrated July 5th CANFIELD Due to the fact that Independence Day falls on a

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

SENIOR SIDELIGHTS Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., Niles, has scheduled the following: Monday,


SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandma wants to join vacations

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I have two daughters, ages 11 and 7.


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

AARP 3104 of Canfield will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church, where blood


MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet

MONDAY Mau Mil Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Mount


Garden Guild flower show winners named

Garden Guild flower show winners named at dinner CANFIELD Beverly Patrick judged the entries


GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced

TUESDAY Moccasin will have a garden tour and will collect donations of canned food for the


Harding boys deliver Div. I state title

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com COLUMBUS At the center of the state, at the center of the


Buried treasure

In the past two years, energy producers have flocked to the


‘Banks’ allow members to pay in time, not cash

Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. No money? No problem! Pay with time, instead. That’s what


PREMIERE DATES

Want more? Here’s a quick look at some of the new TV shows debuting this summer: DRAMAS “Persons


Throwers haul in the medals

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com columbus On Saturday afternoon at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium,


After the tassel is moved, it’s time for grads’ parties

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Between high school commencement and college-orientation is


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. What happened to the show “Witches of Eastwick?” It


Mooney seniors exhorted to follow passions

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Don’t be afraid of failure because it


Money is the root of forgiveness

Opinion: If J.J. Cafaro dodges a prison sentence Tuesday for breaking the law, just as he did seven-


Ursuline class is close-knit

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Being in Ursuline High School’s band camp all four


Smith rides Drosselmeyer to win in Belmont Stakes

Associated Press ELMONT, N.Y. An underachiever finally came through in the $1 million Belmont


Drawing the line at 12 million

Opinion: Drawing the line at 12 million If 12 million Pakistanis came into our country illegally would we


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, June 6, the 157th day of 2010. There are 208 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v“Death Takes A Holiday,” 2 p.m.: Give him a break — he’s been


William D. Lewis | The Vindicator

William D. Lewis | The Vindicator Adam Cain takes a break from helping set up the tent for his


Nick Melone makes history for Columbiana in 100

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com COLUMBUS The list of state track champions at Columbiana High


William D. Lewis|the vindicator

William D. Lewis|the vindicator Brittany D’Andrea, a Cardinal Mooney High School graduate, and


william d. lewis | the vindicator

william d. lewis | the vindicator Ursuline High School graduates Brian Jones, left, and Kaneesha


I-80 project in Hubbard Twp. would impede east-west flow

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com HUBBARD An Ohio Department of Transportation project to


record reviews

JACK JOHNSON Album: “To the Sea” Grade: B Jack Johnson must be a carefree guy. After all,


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Nicholas John Bodnark, a member of Troop 184, Austintown, recently received


William D. Lewis | The vindicator

William D. Lewis | The vindicator Cynthia Romeo, 10, of Boardman gets some advice from her aunt,


Celtics vow to be better

Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. Rajon Rondo often enjoys returning to his room at the


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


Oil killing wildlife

Associated Press ON BARATARIA BAY, La. The wildlife apocalypse along the Gulf Coast that


For Pa. nuns, life isn’t all work and church

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. For work and worship, Sister Kevin Berdis wears sensible shoes,


Poland’s bid for Div. II state title ended by Lakewood

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON Ohio’s most consistent softball program found a way


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help


URSULINE HIGH

URSULINE HIGH Class of 2010 Number of graduates: 100 Class colors: Green and gold Mascot:


Weather sirens sound in Trumbull Co.

Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Sirens wailed in mid- afternoon Saturday after the National Weather


More businesswomen are taking to the links

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com poland For decades, men have conducted business and developed


Road improvements planned in township

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A turning lane that Mahoning Township


Columbiana County Court filings

courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Jennifer Mullen, 4491 Whinnery Road, Salem v. Jon


Diane Cain, left, and her mother-in-law, Katie Cain, prepare food for the graduation open house of

Diane Cain, left, and her mother-in-law, Katie Cain, prepare food for the graduation open house of


CARDINAL MOONEY

CARDINAL MOONEY Class of 2010 Colors: red and gold School mascot: cardinal Number of


Summer’s most-anticipated shows

By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times As the temperatures jump up, television tends to cool down.


Wizarding World of Harry Potter

New attraction at Universal’s Islands of Adventure sets off buzz among fans McClatchy Newspapers


Parents should provide 2 essential L-words

More than 40 years of behavior-modification propaganda has the typical American parent convinced


Cannabis caravans fuel pot boom

Associated Press HELENA, Mont. As Bob Marley music wailed in the next room, the makeshift clinic


Vindicator file photo

Vindicator file photo These eight students at Choffin Vocational Center in Youngstown received the


Bazetta Safety Day set for Saturday

Staff report BAZETTA The Bazetta Township Police Department and Mosquito Lake Marina will have


Poland, Salem enjoy final races in Division II

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com columbus Mere seconds after Poland senior Robert Balzano won


BOOK CAPSULES

“Baja Florida” By Bob Morris (Minotaur, $24.99) While most Florida mystery writers keep their


william d. lewis | the vindicator

william d. lewis | the vindicator Racers line up to compete in Saturday’s Greater Youngstown Area


Israel seizes ship bound for Gaza

Associated Press JERUSALEM A defiant Israel enforced its 3-year-old blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza


Investing in energy technology makes sense

Opinion: By Mike Shout Vindicator Last week, Youngstown State University announced plans to install solar


Coach’s final days filled with love

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jamaal Wilkes answered his phone a week ago and heard Michael


Gallery plans summer workshops

Staff report NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall is hosting summer workshops and


The Vindicator

The Vindicator Performer Brittany Cheers, left, dances at Saturday’s second annual Pride


TOday

TOday Dances Plenty of Fish and DARE dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6 p.m., Saxon Club, 710 S.


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Jimmy Buffett laments the fouling of Florida PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. Timing is not on


Planting for a better Youngstown

Opinion: Downtown Youngstown’s grown a bit today. It’s not a new tech business or a new restaurant. It’s


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 29

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson (Knopf) 2. “Dead


‘They’re so cute!’

The small joys of rock gardens By Ginny Smith Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA


Does heart test involve radiation?

Q. My husband and I each had a test to determine our coronary artery calcium scores. Our


Musical theater classes at Easy Street

Staff report youngstown Easy Street Productions will again hold its annual Little Rascals


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard Council, caucus, 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m., 220 W. Liberty St. Brookfield


THROW OUT THE RECORDS

Dustin Brode’s all-time record and Ali Tolich’s two state titles highlight the day By Joe Scalzo


Poetry readings to be outdoors

Poetry readings to be outdoors YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Literary and Art Works has scheduled outdoor


This majolica jardiniere with water lilies is marked “Minton.” It was made in the late

This majolica jardiniere with water lilies is marked “Minton.” It was made in the late 19th century.


Baby powder found in mail at Statehouse

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio authorities say a hazardous-materials team was called to the


Schiavone makes history

Associated Press PARIS Francesca Schiavone threw uppercuts, put her fists to her face and


Derby is bonding experience

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Family bonding is one of the major


Candidates must disclose income

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House has approved legislation requiring


ROBERT K. YOSAY | The Vindicator

ROBERT K. YOSAY | The Vindicator Pipes are situated at V&M Star in Youngstown during President


“The financial impact of shipping inmates would only be making the county’s financial

“The financial impact of shipping inmates would only be making the county’s financial crisis


‘Mouse Trap’ still works

By Milan Paurich news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE Breezy and J.E. Ballantyne don’t normally go


BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 71. Country singer Joe Stampley is 67. Actor


PROMENADE

PROMENADE Here are a few of the pictures of prom couples — past and present — that came to us


Block party set

Block party set boardman Good Hope Lutheran, 98 Homestead Drive, will host its eighth annual


Couple found dead in home

Staff report AUSTINTOWN A couple was found dead at noon Saturday in their home, where


Now the Flyers have all the ‘mo’

Associated Press CHICAGO When they won the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals, the


Majolica pieces popular with collectors

The 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London included the introduction of many amazing new products,


Holloway suspect questioned in Lima, Peru, death

Associated Press LIMA, Peru The lone suspect in the disappearance of U.S. teen Natalee Holloway


Risk for Obama grows in Gulf

Criticism mounts over oil disaster By ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON President


12 states to find out Tuesday just how angry voters are

Associated Press LOS ANGELES How angry are Americans? People primed for change vote in 12


NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $2,000,000 Associated Press

The renovation cost for the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Cleveland. The edifice in the city’s


Tribe, Bucs pick up Saturday victories

Associated Press CHICAGO Austin Kearns had an RBI single in the fourth inning and scored on a


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS CANFIELD Aut Mori Grotto has established a veterans unit. Aut Mori,


Johnson vows to be in the Chase

Associated Press LONG POND, PA. Jimmie Johnson hears the buzz. It’s been kind of hard to avoid


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Kristy Greene, Warren, girl, June 3. Kiswania McDonald,


Programs capture sound from your computer

We like to think that we are in total control of our own computers, but we really aren’t. We see


Judge denies bid to stop closure of shops

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Hundreds of medical-marijuana dispensaries must close by Monday or


Tarantino to lead Someplace Safe

Staff report news@vindy.com WARREN The board of directors of Someplace Safe Inc. has hired


GULF OIL SPILL

GULF OIL SPILL Latest news Here’s a summary of events Saturday, Day 46 of the Gulf of Mexico oil


HANDS ON

HANDS ON Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local


UPMC to break ground for center

Staff report FARRELL, PA. UPMC Horizon will break ground Monday for a $6 million cancer center


Police: 9-year-old Akron boy dies after lake swim

Associated Press AKRON Police say a 9-year-old Ohio boy has died after swimming in a lake near


SATURDAY LOTTERY

SATURDAY LOTTERY OHIO night DRAWINGS Pick 37-1-1 Pick 47-9-4-0 Rolling Cash 58-17-19-27-28


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william d. lewis | the vindicator

william d. lewis | the vindicator Patrick Hobby and Jennifer Johnson, Cardinal Mooney High School


V&M expansion project needs Youngstown to be at its best

Editorial: It was not an auspicious beginning for a showcase economic development project that has even


We don’t need no stinkin’ radar

Editorial: We don’t need no stinkin’ radar We’ve all heard about gotcha journalism; now Ohio has gotcha


Supreme Court rolls out rulings that favor police

Opinion: In 1966, the Supreme Court of the United States decided Miranda v. Arizona. The Court ruled that all


BOARDMAN

BOARDMAN Class of 2010 Class flower: calla lily Class song: “Seven Nation Army” by The White


major league box scores

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 8, Indians 7 ClevelandChicago abrhbiabrhbi Crowe cf3020Pierre


Altidore ankle is US concern

Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Jozy Altidore ran sprint after sprint while a fitness


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S.


Starting off right

YCS sends out 44 in 2010 class By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It was a day to be


SOFTBALL | Poland-Lakewood notebook

Extra bases: Kelsi Thompson homered and Chelsea Brewer doubled for Hebron Lakewood in Saturday’s 1-0


Ban on draft-pick trades can hurt weak teams

Associated Press Kobe Bryant is chasing his fifth championship with the Los Angeles Lakers — the


Lisbon Garden Tour

Lisbon Garden Tour Lisbon The Lisbon Landmark Foundation, a committee of the Lisbon Area


mlb roundup

AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 4, Red Sox 3, 11 innings BALTIMORE The Baltimore Orioles ended their


Girard

Girard Class of 2010 Number of Graduates: 115 Class Colors: Red and black Class Song:


Big Ten officials mum on possible expansion

Big Ten officials mum on possible expansion PARK RIDGE, Ill. The Big Ten did not take formal


Extra eyes were focused on Poland

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com POLAND On its way to an amazing 30-win season that included


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Shrek Forever After’ leads slow weekend LOS ANGELES Hollywood is in a June swoon


Thoroughbreds lack clear leader in 2010

Associated Press NEW YORK Three Triple Crown races. Three different winners. No clear leader


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Qualifying: The Hartford native finished 40th in Sunday’s Gillette


Boxer Cotto back on top after Yankee Stadium brawl

Associated Press NEW YORK Every time that Miguel Cotto was asked whether he was finished, so


HELOISE: Vinegar soothes jellyfish sting

Dear Heloise: We were visiting friends at the beach. The adults were eating seaside when one of our


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Matthew Filipovich et al,


A confusing ruling

Opinion: A confusing ruling Los Angeles Times: As viewers of “Law & Order” know, criminal suspects in


Vacant house causes a stir in Campbell

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Neighbors of a house where approximately 20


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday powerball: multistate Powerball 18-34-40-48-59 Red Ball25 Power Play4


Ohio tornado kills 7, wrecks much

Associated Press MILLBURY, Ohio A tornado unleashed a “war zone” of destruction in northwest


Top notes, quotes, stories

There’s a moment at the end of every state track meet when it’s late at night and I have just


Afghan president removes 2 top security officials

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday removed two of the


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Julia’ offered to cut ties: Let her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Julia” for 30 years. Last


Future bleak in besieged Gaza

Opinion: Future bleak in besieged Gaza Once again, with its custom- ary cruelty and characteristic


A defiant Israel says activists are prepared to fight

Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s prime minister claimed Sunday that the Turkish activists


W. Branch caps 50th year

By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com BELOIT Kaylee Arkwright and Kirsten Cole have been best friends


Rose rallies to win PGA Tour Memorial

Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio Winless for more than two years, so far down the world ranking


Denny Hamlin wins again at Pocono

Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. Denny Hamlin won again at Pocono, pulling away from teammate


Autographed panels removed from defunct Ponderosa Park

By D.A.WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Panels with the signatures of country music’s top


The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city for shows in North America

The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city for shows in North America


1. CANADA

Opinion: 1. CANADA The Toronto Star June 2: It was one of the most closely watched news stories in


Falcons’ downtown nesting attempt fails

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YoUNGSTOWN A rooftop nesting attempt by a pair of