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Former YSU part-time assistant coach arrested, charged with drug trafficking
Former YSU part-time assistant coach arrested, charged with drug trafficking
President Obama to visit V&M Star Tuesday
President Barack Obama will tour V&M Star and then talk with workers at that Youngstown facility
Michael Jackson crypt gets thousands of sunflowers
Michael Jackson crypt gets thousands of sunflowers
Weather authorities say no tornado in Warren, Trumbull County
Weather authorities say no tornado in Warren
Thai troops fire at rioting protesters in capital
BANGKOK (AP)— Thai troops fired bullets at anti-government protesters and explosions thundered in
BP tries tube to siphon spewing Gulf oil to tanker
Undersea robots tried to thread a small tube into the jagged pipe that is pouring oil into the Gulf
Teen gets 5-10 years for raping dying classmate
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia teen will spend five to 10 years in prison for raping an
Detached trailer strikes, kills Pittsburgh artist
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in Pittsburgh say a trailer came loose from a passing pickup truck and
Car wash set
Car wash set north Lima South Range Ruri-Teen Club will conduct a car wash from 10:30 a.m. to
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association, Branch 28, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eat’n Park
HELOISE: Vinegar removes stains in toilet
Dear Heloise: I have a hard-water ring inside my toilet. You had a solution in The Grand Rapids
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Husband’s cremains belong to his widow
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I was married to Tom for 20 years before he died
Salem firefighter to return to work
The newest city firefighter, Kevin Bryan, may be back on duty as early as Saturday if the paperwork can be completed by then.
South Range boys, United girls win ITCL
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com New Middletown South Range High staked its claim as the top
Williams: Obama to see Valley successes
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN President Barack Obama’s visit Tuesday to the
Idled GM workers face relocation dilemma
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown As General Motors continues to fill the third shift
Poland boys, Canfield girls win AAC Red track crowns
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Canfield With the league title resting on Thursday’s final
McGivern’s homer picks up Canfield in sectional final
Staff report CANFIELD Brock McGivern’s two-run homer highlighted a nine-run fifth inning for
AFSCME unions back Forum sale to Ardent
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Warren A majority yes vote by three AFSCME union locals
Higher court to review decision to try 12-year-old as adult
Staff report new castle, pa. A higher court will review a decision by a common pleas judge to
Fitch, Howland advance in Div. I softball
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch rallied for all of its runs in the bottom of the sixth
Ohio Legislature begins hearings on teen ‘sexting’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House began committee hearings Thursday on
W. Reserve chooses Brian Snyder as coach
Staff report BERLIN CENTER Western Reserve High’s new boys basketball coach will be a pretty
Dirt-track racing resumes on Saturday
HARTFORD The 6 PAK Saturday events at Sharon Speedway continue this week with Modifieds, 410
Mental-health treatment ordered in stabbing of grandmother
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Crystal Goodrich, the 30-year-old Leavittsburg woman who
Senator: Struthers BMV closing hard to stop
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The closing of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Club promotes appreciation of nature, wildlife
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Hubbard Conservation Club members are wild about
Valley special-needs students gather for unforgettable prom
Jordan Bertolette of Columbiana High School, left, and Romann Williams of Fitch High dance at the annual tri-county special needs prom at Antone's Thursday.
Boardman briefs
Register your little one for preschool today Little Learners Academy Preschool, 1951 Mathews Road,
Around the world and back again
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Twice across the equator, navigating the Arctic circle and
I-80 lane restrictions
I-80 lane restrictions HUBBARD Beginning today at 6 p.m., the eastbound lane of Interstate 80
v“Curtains,” 7:30 p.m.: This Kander and Ebb collaboration pays homage to the big
v“Curtains,” 7:30 p.m.: This Kander and Ebb collaboration pays homage to the big Broadway musicals
No IOUs from Ill. government, but no payments either
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. For 35 years, frail senior citizens in southern Illinois
A different kind of Bronx cheer
Opinion: A different kind of Bronx cheer The writer of the May 6 let- ter, “Not a fan of life in the city,”
Source: NY’s AG probing eight banks
Associated Press NEW YORK New York’s attorney general has launched an investigation into eight
Federer and Nadal stroll to easy wins at Madrid
Associated Press MADRID Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reached the quarterfinals of the Madrid
Phelps happy to be out of spotlight
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. One year removed from an embarrassing suspension, Michael
Youngstown Board of Control OKs $1.2M Hazel Street contract
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a $1.2
Salem firefighter to return
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The newest city firefighter, Kevin Bryan, may be
New claims for unemployment insurance inch down
Associated Press WASHINGTON New claims for unemployment benefits dipped for the fourth- straight
Drivers go viral for votes
Associated Press From Tweet-Ups to YouTube ads, chasing the fan vote for a NASCAR All-Star spot
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 14, the 134th day of 2010. There are 231 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eran Nahmias, 24, of 7958 Market St. #1, Boardman,
Tracy anxious for return to Indy
Associated Press Paul Tracy is angry. Still. The exasperation bubbles close to the surface. Just
Is college degree essential?
Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. In a town dominated by the University of Missouri’s flagship
Webb’s future was cloudy
Opinion: It was long overdue — Wendy E. Webb is resigning as superintendent of the Youngstown school
Munoz ahead by 1 in LPGA
Associated Press MOBILE, ALA. Azahara Munoz shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, work session, 9 a.m., Station 1,
Setting a good example
Opinion: Setting a good example The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.: The decision by the Obama administration to be
Sharks open at home vs. Chicago
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. Evgeni Nabokov views his 45-save masterpiece in Chicago the
Former bar owner sentenced for drug sales
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former bar owner, who pleaded guilty to
Jury finds ex-officer innocent
Staff report NEWTON FALLS A jury has found a former volunteer Newton Township policeman innocent
Bruins seem calm before Game 7
Associated Press WILMINGTON, MASS. Now the Boston Bruins know how the Philadelphia Flyers felt
Mules will help in radiation survey at LA-area lab
Mules will help in radiation survey at LA-area lab LOS ANGELES The Environmental Protection
Youngstown Board of Control OKs $1.2M Hazel Street contract
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved a $1.2
Robin HOOD on film
Robin HOOD on film Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men have been portrayed many times on the big
Sankovic advances in Division I tennis
Staff report CANTON Ryan Sankovic of Canfield has qualified for the Division I district tennis
Suddenly, it’s summer for Penguins
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Maybe fatigue caught up to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Or perhaps the
Texans’ Cushing denies he used drugs
Associated Press Houston Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing said Thursday he never used any
Hired for contract talks
Hired for contract talks YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners hired a Columbus law firm for
YSU to honor Ryan, Schultz
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer
Matt Jones shoots 66 at Texas Open
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Matt Jones eagled the par-5 14th hole and finished with a 6-under
District won’t need to borrow to hit budget
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City School District won’t have to
3 arrested in Times Square bomb probe
Associated Press WATERTOWN, Mass. Three Pakistani men who authorities say supplied funds to
Selig won’t move All-Star Game
Associated Press NEW YORK Baseball commissioner Bud Selig is ignoring calls to move next year’s
Beantown Beatdown
Celtics complete Cavs’ demise in Game 6 Associated Press BOSTON The Boston Celtics sent LeBron
US drug war falls far short
Associated Press MEXICO CITY After 40 years, the United States’ war on drugs has cost $1
Carmona strong until rain comes down
Associated Press Kansas City , Mo. Russell Branyan hit a two-run homer and Fausto Carmona and
Canfield briefs
Local church offers delicious food for all St. Michael’s will be hosting a “Fish Fry” Friday form
Royals win the game, then lose the manager
Associated Press KANSAS City, Mo. Zack Greinke’s first win of the season came too late to save
Ex-PTO treasurer pleads guilty to theft
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The former treasurer of the Springfield Local
Baffert likes chances for Lookin At Lucky
Associated Press BALTIMORE Bob Baffert is looking for good omens anywhere he can. So it wasn’t
Sports briefs
Canfield softball crushes Lakeview The Canfield girls softball team took care of business May 7
Grand jury gets facts on Oakhill purchase
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The special prosecutors probing potential conflicts of interest in the
Day set for kids, beagles
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Nothing could be more fun than dogs chasing
Second sorority on probation
Associated Press OXFORD, Ohio Miami University’s president has pledged a review of policies and
Gore’s no-hitter propels young Irish
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com GIRARD After Ursuline left fielder Paul Pegues caught a fly
Nation & World Digest
Oil spill: 42% OK Obama’s response WASHINGTON The Gulf of Mexico oil spill hasn’t stained
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.97 .07 Avalon
Millions of jobs likely won’t return
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer construction workers will be needed. Don’t expect as many
Kagan: Arc of women’s progress
Opinion: WASHINGTON The first woman to be dean of Harvard Law School. The first woman to be solicitor
Will economy help Dems?
Opinion: On a recent Friday morning, President Barack Obama stepped into the Rose Garden to hail a third
Budget deficit commission must lead way to real progress
Editorial: We can understand those who view with a jaundiced eye the recent convening of President Barack
U.S. was the loser
Opinion: By Peter W. GALBRAITH Los Angeles Times Will we ever learn? In 2009, Afghan President Hamid
Glenwood students share voices, art with parents
The bleachers of Glenwood Middle School were filled to capacity as parents, family members and
Boardman sports briefs
Local runners needed The 20th annual Memorial Mile road race will be May 31 at 9:35 a.m. in
Hilltop students sample job choices at career day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The students
Poland briefs
Register your little one for preschool today Little Learners Academy Preschool, 1951 Mathews Road,
Boardman bands ride wave of success in Myrtle Beach
The Boardman High School orchestras were awarded top honors at the Fiesta-Val National Music
Youth’s poem honors military service
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Lordstown High School freshman Jacqueline Acierno (14) has a
Love is only one click away
Loved ones who are thousands of miles away can be reached from the simple click of a mouse.
Boardman Police Blotter
May 1 Theft: A gas grill and other items were removed from a porch in the 500 block of Garden
Outlook is usually grim for drunk drivers
Students were silenced as they were symbolically killed one by one in an activity demonstrating how driving while intoxicated can produce a fatality.
Austintown briefs
Education on living a healthy lifestyle Designing LifeStyles Nutrition will host its next session
Postal service honors carriers’ safe driving
Mike Rynzer’s ability to deliver residents’ mail safe and sound for 32 years is no accident. The
PTA sponsors Lynn Kirk spring carnival
Lynn Kirk students and teachers took a break from their studies for a day of games, prizes and face
Middle school students go medieval
Students at Canfield Village Middle School were transformed into peasants, nobles and knights during their Medieval Fair May 5.
Mother’s Day the Kiddie Daycare way
Mother’s Day was celebrated early at Boardman’s Kiddie Daycare and Preschool as mothers were
Dobbins students share poems from their pockets
Dobbins Elementary invited family members for an afternoon of poetic activities April 29 for Poem in
Sports briefs
Local runners needed The 20th annual Memorial Mile road race will be May 31 at 9:35 a.m. in
Kindergartners cook lunch for mom
The roles were reversed as mothers took a break and their children prepared them lunch during Holy
Kids get vocal about Earth Day
For 30 young singers in Mahoning County, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day was something to sing
Canfield bands set for spring concerts
The Canfield Middle School bands have been busy preparing for their upcoming spring concerts. The
Red Cross fundraiser bash to raise lots of cash
Mark your calendar for dancing and dinner for a cause. The Mahoning Chapter American Red Cross
Kids get vocal about Earth Day
For 30 young singers in Mahoning County, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day was something to sing
Wolford talks football to Austintown Lions
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Youngstown State head football coach Eric Wolford spoke to
Union students experience one-room schoolhouse
Bonnets, aprons, suspenders and slacks were part of the dress code for second graders for a field trip through history.
Austintown sports briefs
Little Falcon Sign-up Austintown Little Falcons is looking for new members for football and
Wood shop technology a cut above the rest
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman High School’s Industrial Arts Department has taken
Residents have say in potential county land bank
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com During the Monday meeting of the Austintown Board of Trustees,
Hilltop fourth-graders celebrate Ohio
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Great State of Ohio was on the minds of fourth-graders
CVMS students shake, rattle and roll
Elvis was in the building May 6 and 8 as Canfield Village Middle School seventh and eighth-grade
Austintown school projects ahead
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Moving forward seemed to be the unspoken theme of Monday’s
Beauty in the eye of the beholder
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Hobbyists collect items such as stamps, coins, buttons and
Poland Woods walk features blue bells
Yellow violets, swamp buttercups, black squirrels and woodpeckers were all present in Poland Woods
Poland students excel at YSU English Festival
Poland Seminary High School students traveled to Youngstown State University to take part in the
Austintown Police Blotter
May 3 Weapons offense: Police arrested two women on weapons and drug charges at state Route 46 and
House of Speed sponsors camps
MySpeed Speed Camps focus on a variety of training techniques used to prevent injury, enhance
House of Speed sponsors camps
MySpeed Speed Camps focus on a variety of training techniques used to prevent injury, enhance
Education takes a hike to Mill Creek park
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Nothing breaks the tranquility of nature quite like 90
Parochial students cash in on reading skills
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Seventh and eighth-graders read seven books, wrote
A showcase of art and science projects
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com With help from the PTA, the students from Austintown Middle
Canfield native receives award
A Canfield resident’s charitable work has not gone unnoticed. Juliana Merhaut received the
Cars rule at Canfield Swap Meet
The weather forecast didn’t dampen the anticipation for the area’s oldest swap meet for car
Future students can study Poland’s past
Thanks to a big donation, students at Poland schools can learn the history of their town. The
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