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Police make after-hour arrests at Jitso’s; hundreds vacate nightclub
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police went to Jitso’s Place, 2023 McGuffey Road, about 3:20 a.m. Sunday
Busch wins Sprint Cup race at Dover
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Kyle Busch won the Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway a day
Westbrook leads Indians over Orioles 5-1
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jake Westbrook worked around nine hits for his 13th career complete game, and the
Pirates collapse at Wrigley
CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Xavier Nady lined a go-ahead single in the eighth inning as the Chicago
Celtics smother Magic 92-88
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic finally met their match in the playoffs. Ray Allen scored
Blackhawks grab series lead
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Dustin Byfuglien scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:45 remaining in
IN FOCUS: North Lima woman has concrete menagerie in store
BY ROBERT K. YOSAY yosay@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Driving on Market Street, just south of North
Warren woman, Alliance man win state caregiver awards
STAFF REPORT news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Penny Pearce of Warren, recognized for her “dedication
Public services to be offered at historic preservation workshop in New Castle
Public services to be offered at historic preservation workshop in New Castle
Benefit bike run planned in memory of Marine recruit killed in auto accident
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com howland The family of one of three Marine recruits killed
Transit in transition: As WRTA ridership accelerates, downtown terminal deteriorates
FIRST OF A TWO-PART SERIES. By Doug Livingston TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Inside
Burnett 60th is celebrated at family dinner
Burnett 60 is celebrated at family dinner Williamsfield Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Burnett of
Franklins to mark 50th anniversary with their family
YOUNGSTOWN The 50th anniversary of their May 7, 1960, wedding was observed recently by Mr. and
Mr., Mrs. Smaltz mark anniversary at a Florida condo
Mr., Mrs. Smaltz mark anniversary at a Florida condo YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Smaltz of
Harens observe anniversary at Canfield hall
BOARDMAN The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haren of Boardman was celebrated during
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
wednesday Youngstown Federation will have a noon luncheon at Tippecanoe Country Club, 870
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Garden Gate will meet for an herb program at 7 p.m. at Town and Country. Joann Vlacancich
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 of Poland will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Poland Masonic Building with Karen
JLY observes 80 years of community service
Junior League of Youngstown marks 80 years of community service YOUNGSTOWN The Junior League of
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Urge son to protect himself, child
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My son and his girlfriend have a very unhealthy
Forest seeking volunteers for Saturday clean-up
The Wayne National Forest is seeking volunteers from the community to assist in cleaning up trash at illegal dump sites located on the Athens Ranger District near Nelsonville from 10 a.m. to 3.p.m. Saturday.
HELOISE: Hint makes a great ice pack
Dear Heloise: A nurse friend gave me this hint for an excellent ice pack that conforms to any part
Ryan to grads: Change yourself, change the world
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, speaks at Youngstown State University’s Spring Commencement Saturday, where he was awarded an honorary doctor of law degree. He told graduates to seek happiness, but only through pursuits that bring them inner joy and to change the world by changing themselves.
Fatal one-car crash
Fatal one-car crash Jamestown, Pa. One man was killed and two more people were taken to St.
Pirates beware — Petty officer Tedrow wants you
Valley native enjoys his assignment By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN A Boardman
area golf scores
MEN Coitsville (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: C.J. Andre 34, Joe Miner 35, Larry Miner 37, Dave
Wicker furniture continues to hold up
Wicker furniture has been made since the days of ancient Egypt. The cradle for the first American
St. E’s doctor, with volunteers’ help, turns his dream mission into reality
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN They call themselves the “Dream Team. Dr.
Toast of the town
Whiskey is a tradition in Templeton, Iowa By Josh Noel Chicago Tribune TEMPLETON, Iowa There
A deep-rooted love
Trees symbolize love of mill and each other By Lissa Bell news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Visitors
‘Victory is in the air,’ Specter says
‘Victory is in the air,’ Specter says PHILADELPHIA U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter told a union rally
Contender Johnson contends with slump
Associated Press Dover, Del. Jimmie Johnson is in a slump, a big one by his standards. He’s
‘Lost’ fans find each other for finale
Associated Press LOS ANGELES “Lost” changed Cliff Ravenscraft’s life. The insurance agent and
Haiti’s Caribbean neighbors pull back the welcome mat
McClatchy Newspapers PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica Emmanuel Geurrier and 30 fellow Haitian quake
birthdays
birthdays Actor Pierce Brosnan is 57. Actress Debra Winger is 55. Actress Mare Winningham is 51.
In the cup!
In the cup! Area holes-in-one Bob Torres aced the No. 7 hole at Parto’s Learning Center in
Southeast ousts Struthers in softball
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com struthers Two strong pitching and defensive efforts kept
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“Curtains,” 2:30 p.m.: This Kander and Ebb collaboration pays homage
Like golf and summer? Check the Vindy this week
Opinion: Finally, May is starting to feel more like May and less like March. Last week’s cold is fading,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Beachum re-elected Lock P. Beachum Sr., a member and vice president of the
Man killed in fall
Man killed in fall portersville, pa. (aP) Authorities say a man fell to his death around 7 p.m.
Walker, Nitties, Wetterich, Jones share Texas Open lead
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Jimmy Walker and James Nitties got on a roll, and the soaked Texas
Glenda R. Bell-Golec
Glenda R. Bell-Golec Age: 55 Residence: Poland Family: Husband, Thomas; three daughters, Kari
Message machine in high gear after spill
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON In the days after an oil rig exploded last month in the Gulf of
BP confident in operation
Associated Press ROBERT, La. BP was confident Saturday its latest experiment using a mile-long
Woman gets college degree at age 94
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. It’s never too late to earn your college degree. Just ask 94
COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Cori Blosser et al v. Robin Weekley, personal injury.
Quest for oil leaves damage across globe
McClatchy Newspapers Like many of her neighbors, Celina Harpe is angry about the oil pollution at
A well-deserved Playhouse curtain call
By MILAN PAURICH news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Old-fashioned fun has been conspicuously absent on
Charities, nonprofits face Monday IRS deadline
Associated Press COLUMBUS Thousands of U.S. charities and other nonprofit groups are up against
Walk to remember
Tod Cemetery tour gives attendees Valley history lesson By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
BOOK CAPSULE REVIEWS
“How to Teach Physics to Your Dog” By Chad Orzel (Scribner, 256 pages, $24) The promise is
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 8
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead in the Family” by Charlaine Harris (Ace) 2. “The 9th Judgment” by
Youngstown’s demise covered in new book
Youngstown’s demise covered in new book YOUNGSTOWN In his book “My Lunch with Shostakovich:
Throw pillows
Throw pillows Throw pillows can be bold, even in all their soft and cushiony glory. They are much
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Liberty school board, public caucus, 5 p.m.; meeting, 6 p.m., community room of high
Chronology
Chronology Tod cemetery The will of George Tod, a prominent area businessman, left endowment and
Son shouldn’t be forced to perform
Q. Our normally very obedient 5-year-old son flat out refuses to get up on stage and sing at his
Will Obama come empty handed?
Opinion: “On Tuesday, May 18, President Barack Obama will visit the Youngstown, Ohio, area to discuss jobs
ABC adds 3 shows for fall
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Three ABC pilots have been ordered to series for the next TV
Area golf calendar
MAY TODAY — Boulevard Golf Association four-person scramble at Knoll Run Golf Course. Event start
Duquesne leader
Canfield graduate McGowan leaves with most wins By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CANFIELD
Van Gundy says Celtics of 2008 have been reborn
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Plopped on the couch in his living room, Stan Van Gundy was
Gardening seminar set at McKeever
Staff report SANDY LAKE, pa. McKeever Environmental Learning Center will host an afternoon
Fitch’s Thomas sets Federal record
Staff report UNIONTOWN Discus thrower George Thomas of Austintown Fitch set a Federal League
Today is Sunday, May 16, the 136th day of 2010. There are 229 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, May 16, the 136th day of 2010. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
PAST SUPERINTENDENTS | Youngstown schools
Here’s a glance at at who has led the Youngstown city school district for the past four decades.
‘An old soul’
‘Idol’ front-runner from Ohio faced bumps along the way Associated Press ELLISTON, Ohio It
YMCA seeks more funding
$12K needed to fix Warren site’s track By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN The
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Preps at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL DIVISION IV MATHEWS 19, WARREN JFK 11 JFK2603000—11124
Ceramics museum invites collectors
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL The Museum of Ceramics, 400 E. Fifth St., will host Collectors’
CROWN DOWNED
Derby winner fades to 8th in Preakness Associated Press Baltimore Change in jockeys, change in
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $72 Associated Press
The price per barrel for crude oil, the lowest that crude-oil prices have dropped since February.
Akron students raise money for crash memorial
Associated Press AKRON Students have raised $2,500 to help create a national park and monument
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo Some of the graduates of the Rayen School who gathered 40 years ago for the
record reviews
THE DEAD WEATHER Album: “Sea of Cowards” Grade: B- With their second album in less than a
Amusement park celebrates 50 years
Amusement park celebrates 50 years BRANSON, Mo. The Silver Dollar City amusement park in the
Wayne Forest cleanup planned
NELSONVILLE, OHIO Wayne National Forest is seeking volunteers from the community to assist in
Rachael McGowan Career highlights
Rachael McGowan Career highlights Senior Named to 2010 Atlantic 10 All-Conference first-team.
Sankovich, Fredericka head to district tennis
Staff report Canton Canfield’s Ryan Sankovich has the No. 2 seed for the Division I boys tennis
Growing in popularity
More people are taking interest in terrariums Star Tribune The last time terrariums were in
Teen suffers stroke on pill
Q. My daughter was switched to generic birth-control pills (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) by
Eddie and Edsels dinner-show
Staff report BOARDMAN Eddie and The Edsels, a ’50s and ’60s musical group, will headline a July
‘Ghost Lab’ set up for old Pa. nursing home
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County ghosts soon may have their
The country needs to return to citizen — not career — legislators
Opinion: It appears that Bertram de Souza has a double standard when it comes to career politicians and
Area athletes tuning up for districts
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Coaches often preach a simple doctrine to their
BOWLING
BOWLING Ace bowler takes exception to column Fanfare: I am an avid bowler, pretty well know on
newsmakers
newsmakers Bret Michaels plans return to performing NEW YORK Bret Michaels is set to return
Billock Construction captures league crown
Staff report BOARDMAn Billock Construction, led by Shane Yesovich’s 243 game and 694 set, beat
Pirates hang on, edge Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Octavio Dotel went to his best pitch when he got into trouble, and the
Board unites for national supt. search
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Wendy Webb’s announced retirement as superintendent
Computer stolen? Software has high recovery rate
It’s your worst nightmare come true. You leave your laptop in your car only for a few moments,
Fueled Busch finishes in front
Associated Press Dover, Del. Kyle Busch won the Nationwide Series race at Dover International
“It was frightening, but I was more excited than frightened.”
“It was frightening, but I was more excited than frightened.” Devin Tedrow, 22, Navy petty officer
PAST SUPERINTENDENTS
PAST SUPERINTENDENTS Youngstown schools Here’s a glance at who has led the city school district
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Military, veterans can cruise for less
Dallas Morning News In honor of Memorial Day, active military and veterans can save up to 25
Poll: Only 36% want incumbent re-elected
Associated Press WASHINGTON People want Democrats to control Congress after this fall’s
FAST facts | YSU Spring Commencement
More than 1,000 degrees awarded during Saturday’s commencement ceremonies. Associate degrees: 171,
Indians sting O’s with 8-run 9th
Associated Press BALTIMORE Austin Kearns hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Alfredo Simon in an
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. Back in February on Fox, there was a program called
Youngstown school board must make right decision
Editorial: Superintendent Dr. Wendy Webb’s announcement last week that she will be retiring on Jan. 1, 2011,
Open up teacher education
Opinion: By Jonathan Zimmerman Los Angeles Times Let’s suppose you have spent your career as a professor
A scandalously light sentence
Editorial: We have long argued that the penalty for leaving the scene of a fatal accident should be the same as
Cell phone-cancer link inconclusive
Cell phone-cancer link inconclusive GENEVA Cell-phone users worried about getting brain cancer
Chicago captures home-ice advantage
Associated Press SAN JOSE Antti Niemi might finally be putting to rest all those questions about
Dramatic surge seen in kids hospitalized with MRSA
Associated Press CHICAGO The number of children hospitalized with dangerous drug-resistant staph
Khan overpowers Malignaggi in 11th
Associated Press NEW YORK Amir Khan had spent 10 rounds working over former titleholder Paulie
1. ISRAEL
Opinion: 1. ISRAEL The Jerusalem Post, May 11: Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz hailed it as a “historic
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator
William D. Lewis | The Vindicator A man hustles toward a Western Reserve Transit Authority bus
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