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More arrests coming in urination, carcass case

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — State police in western Pennsylvania say more arrests are expected in the kidnapping and assault case involving a man allegedly taken to the woods, beaten and urinated upon before having a rotting deer carcass dumped upon him.ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — State police in western Pennsylvania say more arrests are expected in the kidnapping and assault case involving a man police say was taken to the woods, beaten and urinated upon before having a rotting deer carcass dumped upon him.


Halladay throws perfect game, beats Marlins 1-0

MIAMI (AP) — Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay has thrown the 20th perfect game in major league history,


Milton Twp. seeking crime watch members

The township police district is inviting residents to join the township crime watch program. Meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at town hall.


Vets, family get in free this weekend at Cedar Point, Soak City

Active, honorably discharged and retired members of the military with a valid ID will be admitted free today and Monday to Cedar Point and its adjacent Soak City water park in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.


Appliance recycling at Canfield Fairgrounds

An appliance recycling drive sponsored by the Mahoning County recycling division for county residents will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Canfield Fairgrounds.


Cleveland pitcher Huff hit in head by A-Rod liner

NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland pitcher David Huff was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of Alex


Strawberry fest will feature 3 meals, flea market, entertainment

Leetonia will have its second annual Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12.


Dennis Hopper dead at 74

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dennis Hopper, the high-flying Hollywood wild man whose memorable and erratic career included an early turn in “Rebel Without a Cause,” an improbable smash with “Easy Rider” and a classic character role in “Blue Velvet,” has died. He was 74.


Free summer camp for kids

Salvation Army will send 25 kids, ages 6-12, to camp this summer through the Newton Falls Service Unit.


Poland softball wins; Boardman, South Range fall

Poland softball wins; Boardman, South Range fall.


Poland boys win Division II regional track title

Poland boys win regional track title.


Vesely-Muckle wedding set for mid-August

Girard Announcement of the engagement of Katie Vesely of Girard and Brian Muckle of Arlington,

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Madison-Wright nuptials are set for late July

Youngstown Announcing their engagement and plans for their coming wedding are Tawanna D’Yale

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Ciara Thomas to be bride of Mr. Washington

Youngstown Mr. and Mrs. Duane Thomas of Youngstown are announcing plans for the forthcoming

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Contest winners to be married at Civil War-style ceremony

poland The Civil War Camp at the Poland Village Green flower garden will be the setting at 4 p.m.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife’s illness has taken a big toll

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 56-year-old male and have been married to


HELOISE: Is wet cat food better than dry?

Dear Readers: Which is better to feed your cat: wet cat food or dry? We looked to our friends at the


Angels of Easter Seals conducts installation

Angels of Easter Seals conducts installation CANFIELD At a recent meeting of Angels of Easter

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Programming draws visitors

By Todd Mounce TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks leaders are optimistic that


Wardrobe clothing line makes debut

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Derrick McDowell of Youngstown believes it’s time a


Johnson: Tuition vouchers hurting district

By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The treasurer of the Youngstown city schools said the


Deputies’ union head: We need another tax

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The president of the union representing


Clippers win in a rout for D-4 title

By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com LORAIN What the Columbiana High baseball team has accomplished


DeCenzo voices concern about Dem Party election

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s getting messy in the days leading to


Cousins earn regional royalty

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NAVARRE Springfield senior Andria Lyons was running a little


Three play for berths at state

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON The Federal League will be sending a softball team to


Rail bids for V&M open way off track

Lowest tops $13.6M estimate by $4.5M By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City


Take 2: Warner Bros. marker restored

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Warner Brothers historical marker downtown, severely damaged in a


Bound for state

— TRACK AND FIELD SEmD By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Austintown District championship:


Recycle bins moved to SNPJ Rec Center

Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. Residents in the southwest part of Lawrence County


Hubbard Class of 2010 puts a cap on graduations from old high school

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Christina M. DeSantis has made the Youngstown State


Getting reeled in by the tug

If you are an angler, you’ve got to love the tug. Whether you fish for bass or bluegills,


Making the right seafood choices

My wife and I dine out more often during the summer, especially when we’re on vacation. And for some


A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following people:

A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted the following people: Stephany L. Rupprecht, 39,


Penguins fall to UIC, 4-1

STAFF report sports@vindy.com Gary, Ind. Youngstown State’s baseball season came to an end on


Niles man pleads innocent in April 3 slaying

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A man with addresses in Niles and Columbus has pleaded


Surplus food

Surplus food St. John Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will provide a free dinner


About 60 people have applied for the Mill Creek MetroParks’ executive-director spot. Several

About 60 people have applied for the Mill Creek MetroParks’ executive-director spot. Several


Oil-spill cam is Internet hit

Associated Press COVINGTON, La. The hypnotic video of mud, gas and oil billowing from the sea


Pittsburgh to host Winter Classic

Associated Press CHICAGO Sid the Kid will take his skates outside for a day in Pittsburgh next


Big Ten looking at AAU-type schools

Associated Press Few sports fans even know what it is, yet it could hold the key to Big Ten


Ohio animal-cruelty bill passage follows death of alpaca

Associated Press COLUMBUS A bill toughening penalties for animal cruelty cleared the Ohio House


Getting Kane key for Chicago

Associated Press CHICAGO Three years ago, a pingpong ball took a fortuitous bounce for the


Traffic tie-ups likely

Traffic tie-ups likely canfield Travelers through Canfield and Boardman may experience traffic


Roth, Glaciers win in ‘AA’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Roth Brothrs beat Ohio Glaciers, 3-0, and Ohio Glaciers beat Yanek


Sharapova, Henin set for showdown

French Open Associated Press PARIS So much has transpired in the nearly 21/2 years since


Youngstown to get more funding for revitalization

Staff report youngstown In another step to facilitate V&M Star’s expansion, the city has been


Mickelson misses the cut at Colonial

Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Bryce Molder shot a career-best 8-under 62 on Friday to get


Brocker wins one at state tennis tourney

STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS Poland’s Ben Brocker went 1-1 and Michael Fredericka of


Airline fares rise in time for summer

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Just as family summer travel is taking off, so are ticket prices.


Nurses union OKs Ardent offer

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The union representing the 400 to 500 registered nurses at Forum Health


Vitali Klitschko has edge in tonight’s fight

Associated Press GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany Heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will have a


Retreat from high joblessness remains tough job in the Valley

Editorial: Encouraging economic news on a battery of fronts in recent days gives the appearance that Ohio and


Reutimann defends win in Coca-Cola 600

Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. David Reutimann nervously paced pit road last season, praying


Income-tax break on agenda

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Mayor Jerry Wolford said Thursday that city


US to face Turkey today

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA There’s a bit of chaos when a national team comes together. “We


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob R. Stanley, 27, of 251 Madison Ave.,


Best US presidents: FDR, Truman

Opinion: My two most admired U.S. presidents during my octogenarian lifetime were Franklin D. Roosevelt and


A description and contacts for some agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties that can

A description and contacts for some agencies in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties that can


More threats from North Korea

More threats from North Korea SEOUL, South Korea North Korea’s most powerful state organ said


By D.A. WILKINSON

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Mayor Jerry Wolford said Thursday that city


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.45 .06 Avalon


State targets landfill

Staff report WARREN The Ohio attorney general’s office has filed a complaint against Total Waste


The goal: Use less gasoline

Opinion: The goal: Use less gasoline Denver Post: As the ruptured deep-water oil well in the Gulf of Mexico


Stocks finish worst month in a year

Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks closed out their worst month in more than a year by sliding


US deaths reach 1,000 in Afghanistan war

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan More U.S. military deaths in the past 10 months of the


Miami’s Merling back on field after arrest

Associated Press MIAMI Defensive end Phillip Merling of the Miami Dolphins was in practice on


‘Diff’rent Strokes’ star Coleman dies at 42

Associated Press PROVO, Utah Gary Coleman, the adorable, pint-sized child star of the smash


Landscaping gift

Landscaping gift HUBBARD St. Patrick Church received a gift from Horizon Landscaping last fall


Afghanistan pistachio trees fall

Opinion: By MOHAMMAD SHAHPUR SABER Institute for War & Peace Reporting BADGHIS, Afghanistan — Mullah


Case for sainthood becomes a matter of black and white

Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — More than a year after some African-Americans scrutinized the blackness


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


Boston — finally — finishes off Magic

Associated Press BOSTON The NBA’s most-decorated team avoided the biggest playoff collapse in


Military chaplains play integral role

Imagine that it’s early February. The air temperature is 20 degrees but with the wind-chill factor,


East Side shooting leaves person in critical condition

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the shooting of two people in a car at the


“The consumer needs sustainable income support, so employment reports, including next

“The consumer needs sustainable income support, so employment reports, including next Friday’s, will


Success gets in way of Maxwell’s new CD

Associated Press NEW YORK The plan was for Maxwell to release the second album in his


if you go

if you go What: Maxwell When: 7 p.m. July 10 Where: Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh Tickets: $39.50


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Joe II and Angela Moss, Youngstown, boy, May 27. James II


CORRECTION

CORRECTION Due to an editing error, the last paragraph was removed on the A1 story Friday on the


Jazz swings back onto TV in new HBO drama ‘Treme’

Chicago Tribune At last, an an- tidote to Ken Burns’ dismal 2001 TV documentary, “Jazz.” No, the


‘TREME’

‘TREME’ When: 10 p.m. Sunday Where: HBO


Square-dancing workshop set

WARREN A summer square-dancing workshop will be at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North


Bucs place RHP Morton on DL

Associated Press ATLANTA Pittsburgh right-hander Charlie Morton, who leads the majors in


Christian duty

Blacks, Latinos worship together in changing neighborhood Associated Press LOS ANGELES The


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Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2010. There are 216 days left in the year.

Today is Saturday, May 29, the 149th day of 2010. There are 216 days left in the year. Associated


Orderly transition

Bishop announces 2-year consolidation plan By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown


Ohio Senate approves new concealed-carry legislation

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate approved legislation Thursday that would


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK Q 7 2 uK 10 7 3 v9 7 3 w9 3 The


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vRiverWalk Arts Festival, noon to 9 p.m.: The scenic riverside in New


Cano, Hughes lead Yankees

Associated Press NEW YORK Phil Hughes returned to form with seven strong innings, Robinson Cano


Columbiana (County) Deanery

Columbiana (County) Deanery Present number of clergy, 8; proposed number of clergy, 4.


hubbard high school

hubbard high school Number graduating: 196 Class motto: Dream as if you will live forever. Live


MEMORIAL DAY | Local events

A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless


Sympathy points for governor

Opinion: COLUMBUS — Get past the politics of the ongoing drama over prison inmates working at the governor’s


NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $4.75 billion Associated Press

The amount Royal Dutch Shell of Amsterdam will pay to buy East Resources Inc., a major owner of


newsmakers

newsmakers Bowersox, boyfriend split before ‘Idol’ loss LOS ANGELES If Crystal Bowersox really


Mark Szymanski and Kayla Witmer, both of Youngstown, take an afternoon run through the Mill Creek

Mark Szymanski and Kayla Witmer, both of Youngstown, take an afternoon run through the Mill Creek


Session aims to prevent suicide

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anyone who spent time with Jeffrey Hipple saw a


Spiderman can focus on racing

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Last year, Helio Castroneves wasn’t sure if he’d be at the


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