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Stoudemire’s 42 lead Phoenix past Lakers, 118-109
PHOENIX (AP) — Amare Stoudemire answered his critics with an exclamation point, and there will be no
Fire sparked by burning ribs causes $5,000 damage to Youngstown home
STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters said a man cooking ribs on a back porch charcoal grill set
No injuries in fire that destroys Howland home
STAFF REPORT HOWLAND Firefighters said no one was home when they were called to a house fire at
North Lima crash seriously injures 44-year-old Boardman man
NORTH LIMA The Ohio State Patrol said Thomas Vukovich, 44, of Boardman, was seriously injured when
Blackhawks win the West
CHICAGO (AP) — The Blackhawks are in the Stanley Cup finals, thanks to another big goal by Big Buff.
Renteria lifts Crew to 1-0 win over Wizards
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Emilio Renteria scored on a header in the 64th minute to give the unbeaten
OVI Task Force makes 40 arrests at Boardman checkpoint
STAFF REPORT The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force conducted a sobriety
Columbiana County motorcyclist killed in accident in Pa. today
darlington, PA Pennsylvania State Police said an East Palestine man was killed when his motorcycle
Six task forces to mobilize to tackle problems in South Avenue corridor
STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN The South Avenue Area Neighborhood Development Initiative is mobilizing
Former Knights Inn in Liberty reopens as transitional housing for veterans
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Randall “Randy” Cash takes the words of former
Mahoning County school district projects $1.8 million deficit
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The school district’s latest 5-year financial
Trumbull County school district projects $3 million deficit
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA—A financial forecast compiled by the treasurer of the
Officials scramble to find home for historic country-western panels from closing Ponderosa Park
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Move over, Alan Freed. The Salem resident
Miss Hostetler, Mr. Rider plan July 10 wedding
Miss Hostetler, Mr. Rider plan July 10 wedding FOWLER Tom and Apryl Hostetler of Fowler are
Date set for Colvin-Jimerson open wedding
Homosassa, Fla. Kelly Lynn Colvin and Robert Carl Jimerson, both of Homosassa, Fla., are
Shelton-White wedding set for mid-June
Shelton-White wedding set for mid-June Debra Shelton of Youngstown and Charles Glenn of
Mr, and Mrs, John C. Dailey honored on 60th anniversary
Mr, and Mrs, John C. Dailey honored on 60th anniversary GIRARD The 60th wedding anniversary of
Oliphants mark anniversary at family dinner
Oliphants mark 50th anniversary at family dinner AUSTINTOWN The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr.
SOCIETY DIGEST
Long-time members honored by DAR CANFIELD A highlight of the May 10 meeting of the Mahoning
Anniversary celebrated by Mr., Mrs. Briya
Anniversary celebrated by Mr., Mrs. Briya YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Briya of Youngstown
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
wednesday Past Officers will meet at noon at Friendly’s on McKinley Way in Poland. The speaker is
Garden Forum announces winners of May show
Garden Forum announces winners of May show YOUNGSTOWN “Rock and Roll” was the theme for the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Applying for a job? Screener has tips
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a screener of online applications for a company
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
AARP will conduct a Senior Safe Driver program beginning at 9 a.m. June 16 at Hubbard Public
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at the fellowship hall of St. Mark Church on
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY Wildwood will have a salad supper at 6 p.m. Dee Beck will serve as hostess and serving as
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
FOP to solicit donations, but no cash
The Youngstown Fraternal Order of Police is asking for donations for its upcoming fundraiser show.
Search for new superintendent will be national
The city school board plans to appoint a search committee of 18-21 members to help it find the next superintendent of schools.
Do Ohio counties need administrators?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio’s counties have varying approaches to
YSU’s Bellamy: ‘I never wanted to be average’
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown When standout running back Adaris Bellamy signed
Salem’s boys seize home-field advantage and win district title
The Salem Quakers felt right at home as the host team of the Division II district championship track meet. The boys team won the event with 93.5 points.
Youngstown school board plans superintendent search panel
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city school board plans to appoint a search
Warren schools, city mull land swap
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Discussions about land swaps and delaying demolition of
Fredericka, Brocker qualify for Div. II state tennis meet
Staff report CANTON Warren JFK’s Michael Fredericka and Poland’s Ben Brocker both earned state
Vindicator spelling bee winner anticipates national experience
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com POLAND David Miglets believes his daughter has as good a chance
King ready to resume varsity role at United
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HANOVERTON Tim King, United High’s new boys basketball
World Cup (finally) building buzz in America
By NANCY ARMOUR Associated Press chicago From California to the Carolinas, from soccer
Women's expo educates, pampers
More than 60 vendors filled the Eastwood Expo Center on Saturday with options meant to empower, educate and pamper women.
Mercer Memorial Day 500 set to roll
By William K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com MERCER, PA. No, the Mercer Memorial Day 500 is not a
Walk-off homer helps Milwaukee sweep YSU
Staff report MILWAUKEE, Wis. Milwaukee senior Dan Buchholz hit a walk-off three-run home run in
Event promotes good health
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In June 2008, Myrtis Thornton realized shortly after
FOP group seeks donations for fundraiser program book
Youngstown The Youngstown Fraternal Order of Police is asking for donations for its upcoming
The Gibson siblings' reunion tradition
The Gibson siblings, from left, Larry Gibson, George Gibson, Sheryl Baringer, Alice Koller and Gene Gibson, dive into the food table during their biennial family reunion.
Prep sports at a glance
PREP BASEBALL DIVISION IV DISTRICT FINAL WESTERN RESERVE 11, RITTMAN 1 Reserve002036—11101
Military museums
McClatchy Newspapers FRANKENMUTH, Mich. When war calls, American men and women respond. It’s
Area golf calendar
MAY 23 — The 8th Annual Bedford Trails Youth Golf Tournament at the Bedford Trails Golf Course.
Republican hypocrisy palpable
Opinion: Just before President Barack Obama arrived in the Mahoning Valley Tuesday afternoon, Congressman
Area golf scores
MEN Boys of Summer (Reserve Run) — (May 20) Low gross: Jim Scharville 38, Frank Sferra 40. Low
Collectors seek circus toys
Children love the circus, so what better toy than a model circus parade? In the late 19th century,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORs World Health speaker Rebecca M. Patton, a Chaney High School graduate and
Releasing domestic ducks in Mill Creek Park is a less-than-kind act
Opinion: I do wish that people, how ever well-intended, would quit releasing domestic waterfowl in Mill
newsmakers
newsmakers Drew Carey to share ideas with council CLEVELAND Comedian Drew Carey plans to visit
School districts bracing for cuts in state funding
By Charlie Boss Columbus Dispatch The state’s next budget won’t become clear for another year,
Teen in hunt at Byron
Associated Press irving, texas Jordan Spieth shot a 3-under 67 on Saturday at the Byron Nelson
What’s on tap at the annual Mercer Memorial Day 500.
What’s on tap at the annual Mercer Memorial Day 500. 8:50 a.m.: 5K Freedom Fun Run. Registration
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Director takes issue with U.S. war films
Associated Press CANNES, France British director Ken Loach has a big complaint over American
Jury to resume deliberating case Monday
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Jurors in Philadelphia resume deliberations Monday on the fate of
Mark church anniversary with free doughnut
YOUNGSTOWN Commuters on their way to work, hospitals, or Youngstown State University via Market
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2010. There are 222 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sizing up ‘Dancing’ finalists
By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times The hideous costumes. The suggestive poses. The spray-on
Mattress sales rebounding
Makers of premium pieces see a bright future ahead McClatchy Newspapers At his Newark, N.J.,
Products can kill ticks on contact
Q. Last summer, I learned that antiseptic mouth rinse kills ticks immediately. When I found a tick,
Akron U. student convicted in death of KSU student
By Ed Meyer Akron Beacon Journal RAVENNA A Portage County jury has convicted Ronald Kelly of
Do Ohio counties need administrators?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio’s counties have varying approaches to
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending May 15
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead in the Family” by Charlaine Harris (Ace) 2. “Heart of the Matter” by
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 — how it stacks up
By Steven Cole Smith | The Orlando Sentinel On paper, few vehicles make less sense than the
‘Clean Up Blight’
‘Clean Up Blight’ WARREN Warren 3rd-Ward Councilman John Brown Jr. (D) will be holding a “Clean
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vMinimalist art lecture, 2:30 p.m.: Lou Zona, director of the Butler
Arson rampage in Canton damages homes, rips apart lives
By LORI MONSEWICZ Canton Repository CANTON A day after fire destroyed their home, Timothy
Lakeview boys win Div. II district track
ANDOVER Lakeview senior Andrew Gardner won the 400-meter dash and ran on the winning 4x200 and
MEDICAL HISTORY
Medical museum exhibits offer a look at vintage equipment By Leonard Crist TheNewsOutlet.org
record reviews
THE BLACK KEYS Album: “Brothers” Grade: A Sometimes, more is really more. For five albums, the
Mercer 500 honorees
Each year, the 500 honors Mercer County military veterans chosen by the Mercer County Veterans
Children’s book signing announced
Children’s book signing announced NILES Connie Randolph, author of the children’s book, “Casper
Time’s up for Jack
‘24’ has proven that audiences crave ‘terror TV’ McClatchy Newspapers This month’s real-life
Medical personnel should be certified at all levels of service
Opinion: Medical personnel should be certified at all levels of service I agree with the opinion of a
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St. Kinsman
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Ballot error forces recount in Akron
Associated Press AKRON Employees of an elections board in Northeast Ohio are counting about
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Tribune Q. Do you have any idea if or when “The Cleaner,” starring
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Barbara Barrie is 79. Actress Joan Collins is 77. Actor Charles Kimbrough
‘DANCING with the stars’
‘DANCING with the stars’ What: Season finals When: 8 p.m. Monday and 9 p.m. Tuesday Where:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Powers and duties Some of the responsibilities of the county administrator
On area diamonds Youth baseball & softball scores
BASEBALL Tri-T Pony Classic Division Simco 10, Martuccio’s Eye Care — Kyle Gallagher threw a
Speedy Helio wins 4th Indy pole
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Helio Castroneves put his foot down Saturday and proved he’s still
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Small scanner can read your receipts
In the past, I’ve gone on record saying that given the low cost of scanners these days, every
Parents need to let little girl dance
Q. My 21/2-year-old is still sleeping in her crib. When we put her in for a nap, she begins jumping
Best Buy’s Internet video service ready
Best Buy’s Internet video service ready SAN FRANCISCO Best Buy Co. is about to give its
After wretched 2009, Delhomme savors fresh start with Cleveland
Associated Press BEREA Before leaving the practice field, Cleveland’s new starting quarterback
Mahoning County jail crisis must be resolved peacefully
Editorial: Let us stipulate the following: Mahoning County government has a recession-induced fiscal crisis
Sustaining Vindicator’s legacy of leadership
Opinion: Tuesday’s visit by President Barack Obama was a celebratory event for the Valley, and especially for
Cincinnati hospital to pay $108M
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Justice Department says a Cincinnati-area hospital has agreed to
Cleaning up the oil-soaked wetlands may be impossible
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the Gulf
“You’ve got to believe. If you think you can do it, that’s half the battle.”
“You’ve got to believe. If you think you can do it, that’s half the battle.” David Miglets, saying
Cueto, Nix lead way for Reds in win over Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Johnny Cueto won his third straight start and Laynce Nix homered for
Philadelphia rebounds to take 3-1 series lead
Associated Press MONTREAL Michael Leighton doesn’t have time to reflect on his latest shutout.
NATO base attacked by insurgents
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Insurgents firing rockets, mortars and automatic weapons
Is ‘spring creep’ a threat?
Opinion: By Melanie Fitzpatrick McClatchy-Tribune Climate scientists have projected that human-induced
Grand experiment gone awry
Editorial: Charter schools, or commun- ity schools as they are called in Ohio, were billed as an experiment in
Celtics crush Magic, lead 3-0
Associated Press BOSTON The Boston Celtics need one win to reach the NBA finals for the second
American teen climbs Everest
hAmerican teen climbs Everest BEIJING The youngest climber to reach the peak of Mount Everest
Recovery efforts continue in plane crash
Los Angeles Times NEW DELHI Searchers combed a steep, wooded hillside in southern India on
Surgical-fire reporting sought
By Diane Suchetka Plain Dealer CLEVELAND There are two Lauren Wargos. One is so beautiful,
One final reunion
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield With 17 years between the oldest and youngest of
Police memorial set for Thursday in Youngstown
Youngstown The Mahoning Valley Police Memorial will be Thursday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Thirst for cash brings proposals to tax drinks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Thirsty for new sources of cash, health-conscious lawmakers in
In the cup!
In the cup! Area holes in one Mark Duncko of Boardman scored a hole-in-one on the 150-yard No. 2
Man sentenced for shooting at officers, nearly killing 1
Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. A Philadelphia-area man convicted of opening fire on three
Expo educates, pampers
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news @vindy.com NILES More than 60 vendors filled the Eastwood Expo
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