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3 Youngstown-area vets inducted into Hall of Fame for Valor
COLUMBUS — On Friday, Kenneth J. David was sitting on a chair outside the Ohio Statehouse, alongside 20 others being honored for military bravery.
Woman charged with hitting cop at school bus crash
A 44-year-old Indianola Avenue woman was charged with several offenses Friday morning after police said she drove up on the sidewalk, tried to drive into an accident scene involving a school bus and a car and bumped her car into a police officer.
School bus-car crash injures 12
YOUNGSTOWN — A collision between a car and a Howland school bus on the city’s South Side this
Success adds up for math students
Eight math students at Holy Family placed in the top three of their respective categories at the
Surf’s Up for Poland High School choir
Summer will be coming a little early this year. More than 100 students from three of Poland
Poland library celebrates 75th year
The Friends of Poland Library threw a birthday bash Saturday to honor 75 years of service to the
Poland High School salutes seniors
The Poland High School S.T.E.P (Students, Teachers, Education, and Parents) organization hosted the
Celebrate Poland coming in June
The “Celebrate Poland” festival is only seven weeks away. This year’s event has the makings of the
Celebrating the art of children
The art styles of Jackson Pollack and Lois Ehlert came alive in a younger generation. Children
Union students learn, dine at Olive Garden
Poland Union Elementary first-grade students took a trip to the Olive Garden — but not just to eat
Couple chosen for Civil War wedding
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Youngstown’s Heather Franklin, 31, and Chris Mulidore, 25,
Poland artist finds local inspiration
Museums, national parks and galleries are all locations to find the artwork of Poland resident Tom Antonishak.
High school stages mock auto accident
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Gray smoke filled the air as a disfigured vehicle sat
No work and all play at YMCA
Several local businesses joined in on the Davis Family YMCA’s sixth annual Healthy Kids Day event
This little piggy went to the library
Boardman librarians performed “The Three Little Pigs” for toddlers and pre-kindergarteners April
Ice Zone hosts adult men’s hockey league
The Ice Zone’s Spring Men’s League is under way and six teams are vying for ice hockey bragging
St. Charles hosts Taste of Faith
The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches sponsored its annual Taste of Faith April 26 at St.
W.A.G.S. offers dogs a second chance
Orphaned dogs spent time looking for a new home during the Second Chance for Love National Adoption
German exchange student plays big brother in America
Jakob Korenke always wanted to be the oldest child in his family. The problem was that the 16 year old grew up the youngest of four boys. But when he came to America as a German exchange student in August, he got his wish.
Dann found guilty on ethics charges
Former Attorney General Marc Dann pleaded guilty today to two ethics counts — providing improper
Dann plans guilty pleas
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is
Struthers rallies to ground Rockets
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com STRUTHERS With Thursday’s game against across-the-river
Harding sweeps Trumbull track meet
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindyl.com Cortland It was all about the W at the Trumbull county
Poland North Elementary School goes Wild
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland North Elementary School is officially a Wild
Effort aims to keep Struthers’ BMV center
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A petition to keep the Bureau of Motor
Lyell, renewed for the ring, returns to action
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com niles After losing an IBF middleweight title fight to Sebastian
Thursday’s other prep baseball games
Girard 11, Newton Falls 7 GIRARD Mike Floravit had three hits and drove in two to lead the
Newton Falls dispatcher suspended without pay
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS A part-time Newton Falls Police Department
Lower records 80th victory
Staff report BAZETTA Casey Lower (16-3) tossed a three-hit shutout on Thursday to earn her 80th
Six with OSHP reprimanded for failing to check on trooper
Staff report SOUTHINGTON The former commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol post here and
Valley Foods funding gets nod
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will spend up to $120,000 to replace
Mike Rice takes reins of Rutgers program
Associated Press PISCATAWAY, N.J. Mike Rice never dunked a basketball or dreamed of playing in
Sidewalk projects in Valley get funds
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Seven projects in Mahoning and Trumbull
Warren panel ponders charter idea for ballot
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Dan Crouse, chairman of a citizens’ charter committee,
As economy sours, spirits sales rise
Rich Saul, co-owner of Gino’s Drive Thru and Liquor on East Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown, says liquor sales are up.
Columbiana Co. voters correct the mistake of six months ago
Editorial: Last November, 62 percent of the general election voters in Columbiana County said no to renewing a
Boardman briefs
Local chiropractor hosts lecture Chiropractor Ted Suzelis will present a lecture titled, “Natural
Poland briefs
Poland graduate receives honor Poland Seminary graduate Lauren Camacci was elected into membership
Austintown student talks a good game
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Annunciation and professionalism are the rules to the
Pakistani Taliban: Bombing attempt was ‘brave job’
Associated Press NEW YORK The Pakistani Taliban on Thursday denied any role in the botched car
Ursuline grad gives firsthand account of protests in Athens
Jimmy Hagan is an Ursuline High School graduate and a junior at Oberlin College studying ancient art
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, May 7, the 127th day of 2010. There are 238 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Society Digest
Men’s group plans brunch for moms New Bedford, Pa. St. James Men’s Group will host a Mother’s
Audit cites Mahoning Dems’ beer buy
The Mahoning County Democratic Party “illegally” spent $146 on alcoholic beverages, according to a
Lariccia family honored for donations to program
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “When somebody is in need, there is a saint
Officers to collect unused medications
Staff report WARREN Law-enforcement officers from the Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement
Strickland, Kasich search for clues to fall
Associated Press COLUMBUS Democrat Ted Strickland and Republican John Kasich, unopposed in the
newsmakers
newsmakers Chris Brown in court for probation update LOS ANGELES Chris Brown’s attorney says
Kids learn lesson for summer
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown School officials hope elementary students will
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Valerie Morris and Darren Reidy, East Palestine, boy, May 5.
Pirates’ win streak to 3 as Bucs sweep Cubs
Associated Press Pittsburgh For the Pittsburgh Pirates, a 10-run margin isn’t all that unusual
A day to pray
Valley faithful participate in national observance By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com
Grand jury hears more evidence in Oakhill probe
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Special prosecutors probing potential conflicts of interest in the
Austerity bill OK’d in Greece, sparking riots
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greek lawmakers approved drastic austerity cuts Thursday needed
Cavaliers say they’re healthy and ready to play
By Mary Schmitt Boyer The Cleveland Plain Dealer LeBron James’ right elbow? Fine. Anderson
Nation & World Digest
Lettuce recalled WASHINGTON An E. coli outbreak possibly linked to tainted lettuce has sickened
Pens falter in final period
IGNORE THIS ... I CAN’T REMOVE Pittsburgh held a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes but couldn’t close out
Top entertainment picks for today:
Top entertainment picks for today: v“Youngstown: Still Standing,” 7 p.m.: This documentary film
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
CLASSES Chaney High School January and June classes of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Tuesday
‘Twilight Zone’
Tony Stewart can’t figure out his slow start to the season Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. A
Super Saver ready for Preakness
Associated Press Todd Pletcher is breaking one of his own rules in pursuit of a Triple Crown.
Phils’ HOF pitcher Roberts dies at 83
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Long before pitch counts, setup men and closers, Robin Roberts
Parents announce Hawn-Hines wedding plans
The parents of the couple are announcing the engagement of Jaimie Hawn and James Himes II, both of
Prom-night patrols
Prom-night patrols boardman Township police will supplement regular patrols with high-visibility
Taylor charged with rape
Associated Press SUFFERN, N.Y. Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was charged Thursday
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Career & Technical Center school board, retreat, 8 a.m. to noon,
Parents reveal Gall-Voytko engagement
Announcing the engagement of Marianna Gall of Baden, Pa., and Andrew Voytko of Beaver, Pa., are
Holmes and Allenby share lead at Sawgrass
Associated Press Ponte Verda Beach, FLA. Tiger Woods hit one tee shot that went 190 yards and
Whose fault is it?
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Forget women scorned. To truly experience hell’s furies, watch a politician
Unfair trade boosts joblessness
Opinion: Unfair trade boosts joblessness Your April 15 news story about persistent unemployment (“Obama
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Jimmy Ruffin is 71. Actress Robin Strasser (“Passions”) is 65. Singer-songwriter
Tigers fans salute Harwell at stadium
Associated Press Detroit Thousands of Detroit Tigers fans lined up outside Comerica Park
Valley Relays For Life near fund-raising marks
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Several American Cancer Society Relay For Life events in the Northeast
Productivity growth declines
Associated Press WASHINGTON Companies are reaching a point where they no longer can squeeze more
HELOISE: Compost piles are easy to start
Dear Readers: Composting is a great way to make rich soil and mulch for the yard and flower beds,
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Sharing a home isn’t working
Dear Annie: I was married for 35 years to a cheating husband. We have been separated for the past
Mahoning indictments
Graylyn Folmar, 30, Tyrell Street, Illegal possession of a weapon and improperly handling a firearm
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Forest Hall Jr. 59, of 2771 Wardle Ave., Youngstown,
Police seek suspect in woman’s abduction
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the man who abducted a 20-year-old woman from a
Franzen scores six points as Red Wings stay alive in Game 4
Associated Press Detroit Johan Franzen had a natural hat trick in a 3:26 span of the first
Young Logano likes Darlington
Associated Press FLORENCE, S.C. Joey Logano has even bigger plans for Darlington Raceway this
Sharon Speedway unveils its new Friday night feature
HARTFORD Sharon Speedway will begin a new feature tonight. Starting at 7 p.m., Friday Night
Oddly enough
Oddly enough South Korean driver earns license on 960th try SEOUL, South Korea A South Korean
There was a primary, but few came
Opinion: There are some interesting lessons to be learned from the primary. First and foremost is an old
A can of worms
Opinion: By Jim Hightower Other Words Having decreed that corporations have a free speech “right” to
‘Friday Night Lights’ comeback
McClatchey Tribune High school may mark the beginning of adulthood, but in the fictitious town of
Citizenship limits not the answer
Opinion: The arrest of Pakistani-born U.S. citizen Faisal Shahzad for the failed car-bomb attack in Times
People of Arizona are fed up
Opinion: By Dan Stein Los Angeles Times “As we exercise the right to advocate our views, and as we
Students to present opera
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Students Motivated by the Arts’ opera program will
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD May
12 Chevy models offer 6-speeds
12 Chevy models offer 6-speeds detroit With the introduction of the Chevrolet Cruze, 12
Dow has record drop but recovers
Staff/wire report new York The stock market had one of its most turbulent days in history as the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.75 —.53 Avalon
Judge rules for NFL, but case isn’t closed yet
Associated Press Minneapolis A Minnesota judge chastised the NFL on Thursday and said the league
eastgate projects
eastgate projects The Technical Advisory Committee of Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
Kids go fly kites at MetroParks Farm
About the only thing missing from Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s annual Kite Festival was electricity.
Fitch track athletes break school records
It was a record-breaking weekend for a pair of Austintown Fitch track athletes. The Falcons hosted
Ice Zone hosts adult men’s hockey league
The Ice Zone’s Spring Men’s League is under way and six teams are vying for ice hockey bragging
Austintown students honored at career and technical center
Ten Austintown students were among 38 juniors and seniors recently inducted into the National
Austintown business opens office in Elyria
During the slumping economy, many businesses have been downsizing. But at Leppo Equipment, growth
Kids go fly a kite at MetroParks Farm
About the only thing missing from Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s annual Kite Festival was electricity.
Austintown school bond passes
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com The township’s school district will be getting its two new
Boardman Police Blotter
April 23 Theft: A man’s cell phone was stolen in the 100 block of Forest Park Drive. Assault: A
Austintown night with Scrappers is Aug. 18
The Austintown Rotary hit a home run with the Scrappers. Mark Libs, director of group sales for
Canfield native is Ohio’s Big Sister of the Year
Julie Swartz Dinges, daughter of Lois Swartz of Canfield, and 2000 Canfield High School graduate, has been named Ohio Big Sister of the Year.
Sports briefs
Poland ends streak for Canfield tennis Despite their best efforts, Poland defeated Canfield 4-1
Ice Zone hosts adult men’s hockey league
The Ice Zone’s Spring Men’s League is under way and six teams are vying for ice hockey bragging
Poland Police Blotter
April 22 Domestic violence: Dennis E. Moritz, 62, was charged after his wife reported a situation
Austintown briefs
Lion’s Club hosts 15th annual run today The Austintown Lions Club is hosting its 15th annual “5-K
Sports briefs
Join a 5K run at Immaculate Heart Immaculate Heart of Mary will host a festival 5K run and
Students do the teaching about recycling
The St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary Science Club culminated a year’s worth of activities with an Earth Day assembly for the school’s students from kindergarten through eighth grade April 29.
Ice Zone hosts adult men’s hockey league
The Ice Zone’s Spring Men’s League is under way and six teams are vying for ice hockey bragging
Rotary clothing drive a perfect fit
Every fall and spring, the Rotary Club of Canfield sponsors a clothing drive for those in need. Once
Hilltop students learn pretzel economics
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the third-graders at Hilltop Elementary School, studying
Sports briefs
Student receives award Senior Cameron Stuart, grandson of Alexander Stuart and Jean Baldelli, of
Students honored at career center
The National Technical Honor Society at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center inducted 38
Canfield art students exhibit work
Canfield residents don’t have to travel far to see the arts. More than 1,000 works of art will be
Sports briefs
Poland tennis beats rival Canfield The Poland boys tennis team defeated Canfield 4-1 Monday in
Canfield library hosts young readers to story time
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Public Library is doing its part to put young
Canfield briefs
Canfield native named vice president Canfield native Ellie Platt has been named Vice President of
Holiday Inn coming to Austintown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Construction of a $6.3 million Holiday Inn Express will begin
Children of the World visit Old North
Children from countries all around the world came together May 2 at Old North Church. The
ShelterBox tents displayed at Rotary event
A ShelterBox tent that was the result of fundraising by the Canfield Rotary, Canfield elementary
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