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Multivehicle crash happens this afternoon in Youngstown
Multivehicle crash in Youngstown near the South Avenue exit of Interstate 680 South.
Salem attorney is 2010 Athena Award winner
Keynote speaker Patricia Miller, co-founder and co-president of Vera Bradley, listens to Atty. Shawna L. L'Italien's acceptance speech after winning the 2010 Athena Award at ...
Finding a cure one lap at a time
The yellow brick road led to the track of Boardman Center Middle School where hundreds united in support for a cure.
Canfield Postmaster calls it a career after 37 years
What started off as just a college job turned into a career that lasted more than two decades.
Dobbins students discover the science of reading
Students at Dobbins experimented with science and reading materials during a school-wide event.
Stories published May 21, 2010
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Poland’s Erin Gabriel is perfect in district final
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com JEFFERSON After throwing two no-hitters to open tournament
Layoff notices issued today for Mahoning County deputies
Layoff notices issued today for Mahoning County deputies
Educational service center superintendent resigns
The superintendent of the Mahoning County Educational Service Center is retiring. Rich Denamen,
Consultant advises cities on handling vacant land
If the Youngstown, Cleveland and Pittsburgh regions are to thrive, its political and community
Pa.'s hiring surge in April was largest since 1996
Pa.'s hiring surge in April was largest since 1996
Poland Township officers participate in 'click-it-or-ticket' campaign
Poland Township officer participate in seat-belt campaign
Ohio uranium plant loses out on first loan guarantee
Ohio uranium plant loses out on first loan guarantee
Multivehicle crash happens this afternoon in Youngstown
Multivehicle crash in Youngstown near the South Avenue exit of Interstate 680 South.
Pa. teacher removed from class over 'sexting' claim
Pa. teacher removed from class over sexting claim
Application glitches hold up Ohio appliance rebates
Application glitches hold up OHio appliance rebates
Pa. man accused of MySpace kidnapping of 14-year-old girl
Pa. man accused of MySpace kidnapping of girl, 14
Portage County says it can't repay $700K to the state
Portage County says it can't repay $700K to the state
Port authority backs Cleveland film-making venture
Port authority backs Cleveland film-making venture
Toyota recalls Lexus cars in Japan, U.S. to follow
Toyota recalls Lexus cars in Japan, U.S. to follow
Road resurfacing begins Monday on state Route 45 in Columbiana Co.
Columbiana Co. road resurfacing begins Monday
Astronauts make 3rd and final spacewalk of mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two shuttle astronauts took one last spacewalk at the International
Boy, 13, dies in ATV crash
ALLENPORT, Pa. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy has died after losing control of his all-terrain vehicle in
Suburban Philadelphia police officer shot 4 times
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia police officer has been shot in an early morning
Car wash, sale to benefit youths
Car wash, sale to benefit youths ELLSWORTH Heritage Baptist Church, 6111 S. Salem Road, will
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Children suffer effects of smoking
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My stepdaughter, “Pam,” is 24 and is the mother of
HELOISE: Travel tips can save time, hassle
Dear Readers: With all the traveling I do for speeches and personal appearances, you can bet I have
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter M, will meet for supper at 5 p.m. Saturday
Forum furor
Union, political leaders assail actions of hospital system’s secured creditors By PETER H.
South Range’s youth prevails over Mooney
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com LISBON South Range softball coach Don Feren’s willingness
9th DUI nets man 9-month jail term
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com youngstown “The good Lord’s been looking out for you through all
Diamond Engagements
DiDomenico, Spartans to regional By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman junior
Columbiana teacher wins award for innovative work
By D.A.WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Meet Meg Silver, a language-arts teacher at
Columbiana clips McDonald
By chuck housteau sports@vindy.com Struthers When his team was down, Columbiana baseball coach
Ursuline falls to Grand Valley in Division III
By John Bassetti basssetti@vindy.com Struthers A four-run explosion in the fifth inning
Board upholds Oakhill back tax ruling
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals has upheld a
West Branch shuts down Cards
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com STRUTHERS For the first 62/3 innings of Thursday’s Division II
Police arrest three Valley siblings in massive burglary and drug case
Staff report BEAVER A massive police investigation into residential burglaries and drug
Berkshire rallies in 6th, edges S. Range
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com Struthers Adam Miller scored the go-ahead run in the top
DeBartolo scholarships presented to 8 seniors
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Signs erected to welcome visitors to Brier Hill area
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city put up signs welcoming people to its Brier Hill neighborhood
Berlin Township voters reject levy for new firetruck by 1 vote
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Berlin Township officials know “every vote
Salem attorney is 2010 Athena Award winner
Keynote speaker Patricia Miller, co-founder and co-president of Vera Bradley, listens to Atty. Shawna L. L'Italien's acceptance speech after winning the 2010 Athena Award at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman Thursday evening.
Valley nurses honored for certification
More than 200 registered nurses from Humility of Mary Health Partners hospitals were honored for
Market Street students experience Jungle Terry
Market Street Elementary students touched chinchillas, skunks, alligators and turtles Monday during
Interact Club honors exchange students
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Interact Club, sponsored by the
Canfield musicians end year on a good note
The Canfield High School Music Department continued its tradition of excellence by receiving four
Boardman baseball league holds opening day
The summer baseball season is officially under way at the Fields of Dreams. Boardman Community
PMS students have their own prom
Poland Seminary High School may have been at prom, but the middle schoolers had some fun of their
Boardman students honored at career center ceremony
Boardman’s Jayme Brown and Stacie White were among the 38 juniors and seniors recently inducted into
Poland briefs
Traffic advisory for ongoing construction Resurfacing of state Route 170 from Lee Run to the
Drop and go donations help environment
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Drop and Go, held Saturday at Old North Church,
Boardman Soccer Association kicks off tryouts
Defenders, strikers and goalkeepers can hone their skills this June. The Boardman Soccer Association
Finding a cure one lap at a time
The yellow brick road led to the track of Boardman Center Middle School where hundreds united in support for a cure.
Canfield briefs
FNB brings on new members Farmers National Bank continues to grow its team of financial experts
Boardman police dog calls it a career
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com He’s chased his last bad guy, sniffed out his last drug
More than 100 run with the Lions
It was an overcast, chilly and windy day May 8, as the Austintown Lions Club sponsored its 15th
Spring in the air at Immaculate
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish celebrated its annual “Spring Fest” May 16 with food and games.
Love is only one click away
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Loved ones who are thousands of miles away can be reached
Boardman sports briefs
Register for Gus Macker basketball Registration is now open for the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball
Canfield High School alumni party is July 3
Canfield High School alumni are invited to attend the CHS Alumni Party July 3 at the Loghurst Farm,
Market Street students experience Jungle Terry
Market Street Elementary students touched chinchillas, skunks, alligators and turtles Monday during
Yurcho wins flag essay contest
It’s red, white and blue and was the topic of an essay won by an Austintown student. St. Joseph
Austintown Police Blotter
May 7 Warrant: Frank G. Emerson. Jr., 34, 3670 Valmarie Drive, Youngstown, was arrested on a
Boardman Police Blotter
May 8 Assault: A 15-year-old boy and a friend reported having been assaulted during a fight at a
Boardman hosts health care career workshop
Residents looking for a career in health care visited Boardman Park May 13 for its Health Care
Local charity supports First Night
First Night Canfield 2011 was recently presented with a check from the Home Savings Charitable
Billock Construction wins Businessmen’s League bowling title
Billock Construction, led by Shane Yesovich’s 243 game and 694 set, was victorious over Prout Boiler
Kirk students go on magic carpet ride
The students of Lynn Kirk Elementary School were treated to a morning of fun as the Magic Carpet
Austintown briefs
2010 recycling Regatta Valley residents can participate in the “Build and Race a Recycled Boat”
Boardman girls finish third in Federal League
The Boardman track and field team traveled to Lake High School for the Federal League Championship
Valley nurses honored for certification
More than 200 registered nurses from Humility of Mary Health Partners hospitals were honored for
Valley nurses honored for certification
More than 200 registered nurses from Humility of Mary Health Partners hospitals were honored for
Canfield Postmaster calls it a career after 37 years
What started off as just a college job turned into a career that lasted more than two decades.
Preschoolers’ art show has big city feel
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The atmosphere of a New York City art gallery opening came
Dobbins home to handwriting state champion
Dobbins Elementary honored superior handwriting May 14 of three students who competed and placed in
Cockrell to play baseball at LaRoche
From being a 6-year-old pitcher in Dallas, Texas, to a pitcher and outfielder in Ohio, one Canfield
Kids go fly a kite at MetroParks Farm
About the only thing missing from Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s annual Kite Festival was electricity.
Township park hosts summer concerts
The Celebration Grove the Austintown Rotary Club started five years ago is doing exactly what it’s
Poland North wild about nature
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Students of North Elementary gathered in their garden May 6
Poland native continues race against disease
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Former Poland resident April Rubesa isn’t running from her
Canfield Police Blotter
April 28 Drug abuse/possession: Police arrested Bradly Faulk, 18, 6534 Struthers Road, Poland, on
Sefcik breaks AMS season scoring record
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com She shoots, she scores. And scores. And scores. Eighth-
Austintown briefs
2010 recycling Regatta Valley residents can participate in the “Build and Race a Recycled Boat”
Ursuline Center opens labyrinth
More than 100 people from the Valley and as far away as Salem, Kent and Ravenna attended the
Boardman briefs
2010 recycling Regatta Valley residents can participate in the “Build and Race a Recycled Boat”
Poland sidewalk project moving forward
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com A project to add a sidewalk to a quarter-mile stretch of U.S.
Valley nurses honored for certification
More than 200 registered nurses from Humility of Mary Health Partners hospitals were honored for
Canfield students run the town for a day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Forty-three Canfield High School seniors participated in the
Dobbins students discover the science of reading
Students at Dobbins experimented with science and reading materials during a school-wide event.
Students get crash course in finances
Austintown and Boardman students got a dose of financial reality. The Associated School Employees
St. Christine students perform ‘Seussical’
Dr. Seuss, Horton and the Who were all in attendance for a production performed by St. Christine
McKinley learns about different cultures
Students traded their American wardrobe to dress in clothing from a different culture. McKinley
Poland Rotary takes on polio
Poland Rotary held a benefit luncheon at Carrabba’s Italian Grill April 28 to raise funds for their
Poland eighth-grader superior at national twirling contest
Madeline Crish, an eighth-grader at Poland Middle School, and Rebecca Platt, senior at Springfield
New Austintown store throws a party
Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and Larry the Cable Guy ushered in customers at Party On May 14 during its
First Night Canfield lining up sponsors for 2011 event
For First Night Canfield, the show will go on. The Canfield Township Trustees and Canfield City
Fitch senior on fast track to medical school
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Austintown’s James Bokesch is so excited about starting
Austintown sports briefs
Falcons fall to Cardinals The Canfield girls softball team defeated Austintown 6-2 May 14.
Austintown briefs
2010 recycling Regatta Valley residents can participate in the “Build and Race a Recycled Boat”
Watson kindergartners go down on the farm
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com The kindergarten students from Watson Elementary School enjoyed
Poland’s Best second in singing contest
Poland Middle School’s Brittany Best recently finished a close second in the Greenville Symphony
Traveling Innovation Center visits Poland
Pan-Oston’s Utopia Across America Traveling Innovation Center touched down in Poland April 27. The
Look out for the orange barrels
The sun is out and so are the road crews. The Ohio Department of Transportation released its
Sports briefs
Falcons fall to Cardinals The Canfield girls softball team defeated Austintown 6-2 May 14.
North Korea threatening ‘all-out war’
ASSOCIATED PRESS SEOUL, South Korea North Korea, accused of waging the deadliest attack on the
Cammalleri triggers Habs’ blowout of Flyers
Associated Press MONTREAL Michael Cammalleri and the Montreal Canadiens finally solved Michael
Native plant program
Native plant program NEW CASTLE, Pa. Penn State University Master Gardener volunteers will be
Senate passes financial overhaul
Senate passes financial overhaul WASHINGTON The Senate has passed a sweeping overhaul of how
Political divide is bad news
Opinion: A recent poll surveying attitudes toward the current political acrimony revealed an interesting and
P&G tries to counter online criticism of Dry Max Pampers
Associated Press CINCINNATI Four women who blog about consumer products for young families spent
BP concedes spill is bigger than estimate
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS BP conceded Thursday that more oil than it estimated is gushing
Landis admits doping
Disgraced cyclist says so did 7-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong Associated Press With the
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 28.4 Ohio State University
The average ACT score for students admitted this year to OSU’s main campus in Columbus. Nearly 60
Warren Harding falls to St. Ed in Div. I
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com STRUTHERS In Thursday’s Allie versus Frazier championship
Ronald McDonald won’t retire, CEO says after protests
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO McDonald’s Corp. Chief Executive Jim Skinner was unequivocal in his
Canfield and Howland tennis players eliminated in district tourney
Staff report OBERLIN The area’s Division I boys tennis representatives at the district
Division II track day one, Poland and Mooney boys tied for second
Staff report Salem Poland High is in second place for the boys, and in fourth for the girls
Concerns of Muslims prompt Pakistan to block some websites
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Pakistan blocked YouTube and many other Internet sites Thursday in a
Only Congress can fix this mess
Opinion: Only Congress can fix this mess AMay 14 editorial declared, “Budget deficit commission must lead
Tight budget to prevent expanded health coverage
Associated Press COLUMBUS A tight state budget will make an expansion of health-care coverage
Focus on real issues
Opinion: Focus on real issues Dayton Daily News: Sen. George Voinovich, R-Ohio, is being reasonable when he
To grads: Always be truthful
Opinion: It’s been many years since I was asked to deliver a commencement address, so I’ve had a lot of time
First Niles adjusts 1st-quarter report
First Niles adjusts 1st-quarter report niles First Niles Financial Inc., the holding company for
Day overcomes stomach ailment to lead the Byron Nelson Classic
Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS Jason Day’s stomach was acting up while he was on the driving
8 receive diplomas at Leonard Kirtz
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN In three months, Sarah Klingensmith will enter an
Bucs’ streak ends; Indians walloped
Associated Press PITTSBURGH George Kottaras, playing only because of an injury, doubled in a run
Mathews gets tourney revenge with victory over Springfield
By chuck housteau sports@vindy.com struthers One year ago in district play, the Springfield
Police: Cop killers’ van had Ohio tags
Associated Press WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. Two police officers doing anti-drug work along a busy
Being in the ‘pool’ wasn’t all that much fun
Opinion: I vowed never do it again. I wasted so much time doing it in the past, and it was never worth it.
Paintings worth millions stolen from Paris museum
Associated Press PARIS A thief stole five paintings valued at more than $100 million, including
NCAA considers three plans for larger men’s basketball tourney
Associated Press As commissioner of the Northeast Conference, Noreen Morris has a vested interest
AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE Ohio Medicaid Ohio’s Medicaid government program spends about $13 billion each year.
Plumber: Competitor uses ‘cybersquatting’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A plumbing company has filed a federal lawsuit over alleged
Sharon Speedway has races on two nights
Special to The Vindicator HARTFORD Sharon Speedway will host the second night of Friday Night
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Robert and Diana Cunningham, Cortland, girl, May 19. David
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vArtists reception, 5:30-8:30 p.m.: The Danklef Hill Gallery will
CW network adds 2 series; ‘Smallville’ end is in sight
Associated Press NEW YORK The young CW network will add its first action series to the schedule
Indy’s Bump Day could be fun
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Bump Day is going to be relevant again at Indianapolis. IndyCar
Work-force agencies seek more state funds
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com boardman Work-force programs and agencies in Mahoning and
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 21, the 141st day of 2010. There are 224 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Severstal reports $785M loss
Staff/wire report OAO Severstal, the Russian steelmaker that operates a plant in Warren, reported
Extra reading proves uplifting for principal
Volney Rogers Junior High Principal Diane Hunsbarger waves as Youngstown firefighter Dan Poklemba
Slow (May) days
Hornish seeks turnaround Associated Press DOVER, Del. Sam Hornish Jr. has always found his way
Memorial Day parade, services scheduled
Staff report WASHINGTONVILLE The annual Memorial Day commemoration for the Washingtonville and
Ohio foreclosures hit record in 1st quarter
Associated Press COLUMBUS Data collected by the Ohio Supreme Court shows that the number of new
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.95 —.63 Avalon
Judges reject Demjanjuk defense argument
Associated Press BERLIN Judges threw out motions to dismiss the case against accused Nazi guard
Students double track fund with recycling award
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Students at Canfield Middle School have doubled the
Mexican president criticizes Ariz. law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mexican President Felipe Calderon took his opposition to a new
Erin Gabriel tosses no-hitter for Poland
By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com JEFFERSON Erin Gabriel pitched a no-hitter and drove in two runs
Full impact of Gulf oil spill still unknown; debate begins
Editorial: It has been a month since BP’s Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico and
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 69. Guitarist Hilton Valentine of The Animals
Holy Family harvests for hunger
Forty-two third-grade students from Holy Family School participated in the “Friendly Competition
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
In politics, as good as it gets
Opinion: WASHINGTON The candidate who on Tuesday won the special election in a Pennsylvania congressional
West call center plans to hire 50
Staff report niles A customer-service call center in Trumbull County that employs 1,100 workers
‘SHREK FOREVER AFTER’
‘SHREK FOREVER AFTER’ Grade: C- Credits: Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio
Holy Family honors top students
Holy Family School honored students at the Principal’s Academic Awards Banquet Apr. 29. Christine
Canfield siblings add a fairy tale twist
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com The Cinderella story always included three evil
Travels to terror havens concern officials
Associated Press WASHINGTON The failed Times Square bombing exposed the unsolved threat hidden
Motion for hearing
Motion for hearing YOUNGSTOWN A former part-time assistant Youngstown State University women’s
Authorities to help residents become street smart
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Extra police visibility and teaching residents to protect
newsmakers
newsmakers Nick Jonas loves changes in show NEW YORK The Jonas Brothers’ TV show is undergoing
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