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Flags for veterans' graves
The George Wydell Jones Memorial Team will meet at 1 p.m. May 15 in the back of the Oak Hill Cemetery office before moving out to place flags on veterans’ graves at the cemetery.
Children's, infants' Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, Benadryl recalled
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is voluntarily recalling certain over-the-counter children's and infants' Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl products manufactured in the United States and distributed in the United States, Canada and 11 other countries.
Obama set to visit Gulf on Sunday for spill update
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- President Barack Obama made plans to visit the Gulf Coast on Sunday for a firsthand update on the worst U.S. oil spill in decades and Cabinet members leading the administration's response booked a heavy round of talk show appearances
Gargano-Sliwinski wedding set for Aug. 14
Niles Atty. John and Pam Gargano of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jaclyn
Parents announce Kennedy-Conway engagement
The engagement of Kathleen Kennedy of Austintown and Kyle Conway of Columbiana is being announced.
Turney-Mayle engagement announced
Youngstown Announcing the engagement of Brooke Turney and TyWayne Mayle, both of Youngstown, are
HELOISE: Consider benefits of pet insurance
Dear Readers: Pet insurance is a smart move to protect your furry friends and your pocketbook. Our
Canfield’s Hoelzel repeats boxing title
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Canfield’s Conner Hoelzel sure had a busy day
910th Airlift Wing answers call to help with Gulf cleanup
Staff report VIENNA Planes from the 910th Airlift Wing’s aerial spray unit are poised to make
Three Pens defensemen score in three-goal triumph at Igloo
Less than 15 minutes into the game, the Montreal Canadiens realized they weren’t playing the Washington Capitals anymore. Oh, not even close.
Coroner yields to 24-hour demand
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner agreed to
Liberty poker club denied criminal-charge protection
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Trumbull County Common Pleas court judge has refused to
7 hours later, YSU has two more losses
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com NILES There wasn’t a whole lot head coach Rich Pasquale had
Quilts, vintage items on display
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Are you on the hunt for an early-20th-century
Salem hangs on for 6-5 win
Staff report LIBERTY Nick Lesky struck out Justin Stanovcak to end the game as the SalemHigh
Struthers ices AAC White title
Katie Jordan had a home run, triple and double as the Struthers High softball team defeated Lakeview, 7-2, on Friday to clinch the All-American Conference White Tier crown.
Reardon quits his state job
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Mahoning County Treasurer John Reardon,
Niles plans ATV crackdown
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Councilmen say they’ve had enough of drivers of all-terrain
Forecast: Soggy track is likely
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. The favorite was pulled at the start of the week. Heavy
Father, son hospitalized after fire
Staff report Austintown Two men were sent to the hospital after escaping a fire inside a New
Detective not in trouble for talking to reporter
Staff report youngstown A detective in the case of a police officer accused of harassing women
Covelli Centre comes through for Elton's biggest fans
Amber Stewart, 29, and her husband, Tom, 33, of Bessemer, Pa., will celebrate their sixth wedding anniversary today at the Elton John concert downtown. The couple was surprised when Eric Ryan, Covelli Centre executive director, and Tracey Biery, box-office manager, were able to trade in the couple’s individual tickets and get them seats together.
Pentagon: Don’t lift ban without plan
Pentagon: Don’t lift ban without plan WASHINGTON Senior Pentagon leaders on Friday warned
Ward: Roethlisberger’s suspension ‘justified’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Wide receiver Hines Ward said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s six-
Elements come together to create major disaster
Associated Press WASHINGTON What makes an oil spill really bad? Most of the ingredients for it
newsmakers
newsmakers Eminem targets Roethlisberger PITTSBURGH Eminem mentions Ben Roethlisberger in his
McCoy: Browns are ‘the perfect fit’
Associated Press BEREA Colt McCoy grew up on a farm in Texas building fences, hauling hay and
Anniversary service
Anniversary service HERMITAGE, pa. Living Word Church, 1109 East St., will celebrate its 13th
Angler hopes lure catches on
A moment of inspiration at the kitchen table sparked an idea that a New Springfield man hopes will
Identifying warblers — the next level
The easy male warblers that I reviewed last week are recognizable by eye and ear to any birder. But
GOP gets election year gift
Opinion: COLUMBUS The head of the state’s main law enforcement agency lied to investigators under oath
End relic of life tenure
Opinion: WASHINGTON Not that it’s going to happen, but the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens and the
Cavs, Celtics set to trade shoves
Associated Press CLEVELAND LeBron James’ famed right elbow won’t be the only one drawing
‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’
‘A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’ Grade: C Credits: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner,
Three Pens defensemen score in three-goal triumph at Igloo
Associated Press Pittsburgh Less than 15 minutes into the game, the Montreal Canadiens realized
Boeing’s selection would benefit Ohio
Boeing’s selection would benefit Ohio St. Louis Ohio will benefit from about 690 jobs if the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.34 —.07 Avalon
Proposed veil ban goes too far
Opinion: Seattle Times: French officials have gone too far by proposing a complete ban on full Islamic veils
Greece: More cuts are needed
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Facing a dire choice of additional pain or bankruptcy, Greece on
Top entertainment picks today:
Top entertainment picks today: vElton John, 8 p.m. It’s been sold out since about 10 minutes after
Updated ‘Nightmare’ leaves a little mark
By ROGER MOORE Orlando Sentinel Jackie Earle Haley, the fans’ choice to take on the role of
Hooray for progress on finance reform
Opinion: Hooray for progress on finance reform McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT) The following
Pope Benedict’s public pledge to deal with scandal overdue
Editorial: With each day bringing new rev- elations of sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests
New-organ dedication
New-organ dedication David Powers will be the guest organist Sunday when Grace United Methodist
Open the college doors for all
Opinion: By Glenn Hutchinson McClatchy-Tribune High school graduation is coming up, but that shouldn’t be
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jannine Zimmerman and Roger McGinnis, Youngstown,
High food costs force Indians to do more with less
Associated Press MUMBAI, India In India, even the gods are doing without. Food inflation that
Woods misses cut at Quail Hollow
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Finally, all the talk about Tiger Woods was mostly about his
Belief makes all things possible
In the Gospel of Mark, chapter 9 verses 14 through 29, there is a story of a man whose son was
Stoneridge posts profit for 1st quarterSFlb
Staff report warren Stoneridge Inc. recorded a profit for the first quarter of 2010, showing a
Divine guidance
Many people believe they have received messages from God By Helen T. GRAY McClatchy Newspapers
Favre: Ankle injury not ‘debilitating’
Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The annual waiting game to see whether Brett Favre returns
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $3.89 billion Associated Press
The net profit Samsung Electronics recorded in the first three months of the year. The South Korean
YSU violated pact with ACE, arbiter rules
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A federal arbiter has ruled that Youngstown State
Higher spending still lacks vigor
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers spent more and helped lift the economy last quarter but
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. East-West vulnerable, as South you hold: x8 3 uA K 10 9 6 v8 wA J 9 5 4
Prayer meetings to support Rally
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Women are invited to join Sonja Williams, wife of Youngstown mayor Jay
Spill mars BP’s image
Associated Press NEW YORK BP brands itself a friend of the environment, an energy company that
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, May 1, the 121st day of 2010. There are 244 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bucs blank Dodgers for 3rd straight
Pirates hand Dodgers fifth straight loss Associated Press LOS ANGELES Matt Kemp wanted to play
Meshel to Kasich: Show tax returns
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Harry Meshel, a longtime friend of Gov. Ted Strickland’s, has called on
Miss Italian Youngstown Pageant planned
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 2010 Greater Youngs- town Italian Festival is accepting applications
Sunday TV news shows
Sunday TV news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Homeland
Suspects sought in 3 robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for suspects in two
Prep sports at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES URSULINE 9, PYMATUNING VALLEY 8 Py. Valley4211000—8123
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard A. White, 36, of 547 Sexton St., Struthers,
James repeats as NBA’s MVP
Associated Press CLEVELAND LeBron James has joined one of the NBA’s most exclusive clubs.
Arizona governor revises law
Associated Press PHOENIX Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday signed a follow-on bill approved by Arizona
Niles-Trumbull busing hinges on levy renewal
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A year-end report for 2009 shows the Niles-Trumbull
Poster-contest winners honored
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Eight students were honored this week by the Mahoning County
Kyle Busch wins sixth career Cup pole
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. Kyle Busch won the pole for tonight’s NASCAR race at Richmond
Minto faces Huck in Germany
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Brian “The Beast” Minto, who is trained by
Twins wallop the Indians
Associated Press Cleveland Justin Morneau made an instant impact in his return to the Minnesota
good morning
good morning The day arrives Today is the big day for which thousands of area residents have
Make your voice heard at polls
Opinion: If you want to get involved with the political process and also help clean up a neighborhood, I’ve
Feeling the love
Covelli Centre comes through for couple attending tonight’s Elton John show By Elise Franco
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