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Vindy.com for April 1, 2011
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Phantoms lose 1-0
By TOm Williams williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Desperation has embraced the Youngstown Phantoms
White Sox outslug Indians 15-10
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Quentin homered and drove in five runs, Adam Dunn homered and had four RBIs
Black Realtors group has press conference Monday in Youngstown
Black Realtors group has press conference Monday in Youngstown
Program could help Ohio public schools save on electric bills
Program could help Ohio public schools save on electric bills
Walker’s slam lifts Pirates past Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Neil Walker hit a grand slam, Andrew McCutchen also homered and Kevin Correia pitched
Easter Seals and the Youngstown Hearing & Speech Center set fundraising walk
BOARDMAN— Easter Seals and the Youngstown Hearing & Speech Center have organized “Walk With Me” for
Sub teacher fired for stealing Pittsburgh school laptops
Sub teacher fired for stealing Pittsburgh school laptops
NJ 1st-grade teacher suspended over Facebook posts
PATERSON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey school district suspended a first-grade teacher after parents
6 Israeli lawmakers to study US Jewish community
BOSTON (AP) — Six Israeli lawmakers are headed to the United States this weekend to learn more about
Dow reaches 2011 high after unemployment falls
NEW YORK (AP) — A drop in the unemployment rate to a two-year low sent the Dow Jones industrial
Contractor enters agreement in NY hiring probe
NEW YORK (AP) — A subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest construction companies has agreed to pay
Pothole-patching work set for Interstate 680 on Monday
Pothole-patching work set for Interstate 680 on Monday
Dead man’s vote stands in NY village election
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — The election was decided by one vote, and both sides agree that a dead man
Obama: Lawmakers close to agreement on budget
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama says Democrats and Republicans are close to an agreement
Oil price rises as jobless rate falls
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices hit a new 30-month high today after the world’s top two oil consumers,
Dodger fans attack, critically injure Giants fan
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are looking for two men who beat and critically injured a San
House passes aviation bill, targets safety rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a sweeping aviation bill that targets safety and labor rules
Obama: Jobs numbers are sign of economy’s strength
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama says unemployment numbers released today indicate the
Assembly feeds students’ need to read
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every imaginative reader has hoped once or twice that they could
Dobbins students take musical journey
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins third-graders took a trip around the musical world March
Feds investigate sex misconduct complaints at Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Federal civil rights officials are investigating complaints by Yale
Hilltop book fair raises interest in reading
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School got a “ticket to
Flight diverted to Ohio with sick passengers
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio airport official says an American Airlines flight was diverted to
Community meets Canfield baseball team
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Members of the Canfield High School baseball teams
Penguin Swimmers excel at Gold championships
The 15 and over Penguin Swimming 400 medley relay team shattered the old Penguin’s record by more
PANDA Young leaders serve the community
By Emily Gianetti neighbors@vindy.com Members of Canfield High School’s PANDA Young Leaders club
Working with wood
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On the evening of March 15, the art studio of the Davis YMCA was
Play Day with Mommy
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool
Boardman Center presents world of Willy Wonka
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The famous candy maker Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory came
Project Mayhem rolls out rock concert
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On March 23, the Boardman Performing Arts Center echoed with
Penguin Swimmers excel at Gold championships
The 15 and over Penguin Swimming 400 medley relay team shattered the old Penguin’s record by more
Peddling pancakes
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Boardman Rotary sponsored its annual Pancake Breakfast on
Yoga Kids a big success at Lloyd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The yoga class at Lloyd Elementary was far from your typical
‘Basketball Jones’ visit to AMS is a slam dunk
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On March 17, Austintown Middle School welcomed Jim “Basketball”
'Ohl' what talent
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Frank Ohl Intermediate School stage was full of star power –
Snow White showcase
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In the classic Disney movie, Snow White sings a now familiar song,
Five face riot charges after fight at Chaney High School
YOUNGSTOWN — Five Chaney High School students, including two 18-year-old males, face riot charges
Pittsburgh girl, 5, wanders home from school
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Public Schools officials plan to install alarms on all doors of an
Gulf tourism officials ‘cautiously optimistic’
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Gulf Coast tourism officials gathered for a meeting this week at a Florida
Japan’s tsunami debris to hit West Coast
SEATTLE (AP) - John Anderson has discovered just about everything during the 30 years he’s combed
Japan’s PM vows to win battle against nuke plant
TOKYO (AP) - Japan’s prime minister sounded a resolute note Friday, promising to win the battle
Unemployment rate falls to 8.8 percent, two-year low
WASHINGTON (AP) - The unemployment rate fell to a two-year low of 8.8 percent in March and companies
Libyan opposition sets conditions for cease-fire
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - Libya’s rebels will agree to a cease-fire if Moammar Gadhafi pulls his
Mine workers to rally in Pa. for public employees
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (AP) — Thousands of union mine workers are set to rally and march in southwestern
Laundry owner fed up with natural gas-drilling workers
TROY, Pa. (AP) — Some politicians in Pennsylvania say the burgeoning development of the natural gas
Spring snow storm turning out to be a dud for Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The spring snow storm that threatened to dump six inches or more on parts of
Man killed in apparent hit-and-run
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man is dead after an apparent hit-and-run crash in western
Place orders for Angel Food Blessings
Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will be taking orders for Angel Food Blessings in a box.
Dinner with Easter Bunny Thursday
Dinner with the Easter Bunny at the Lariccia Family Community Center at Boardman Park will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Event to help parents during Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Mill Creek MetroParks will host an event as part of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16 at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 120 McKinley Ave.
Hubbard applies for scrap tire grant
Hubbard Township and city have applied for $4,000 in state grant funds for the collection and disposal of scrap tires.
Animal rescue group plans Night at Races
Animal rescue group plans Night at Races BOARDMAN For the Dogs Animal Rescue will host its
Six area Rotarians represent Valley at Columbus seminar
COLUMBUS At the All-Ohio Rotary Presidents-Elect Training Seminary recently, six area Rotary Clubs
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: This teen could use some humility
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl. I am arguably the smartest
HELOISE: Need to reserve a hotel? Be prepared
Dear Heloise: Please help sales representatives. I am a sales representative for a major hotel and
Bronx Zoo's cobra found after week-long hunt
A highly venomous Egyptian cobra that went missing at the Bronx Zoo was found Thursday after nearly a week on the lam in the reptile house, zoo officials said.
Humane society facing barking complaint
The Humane Society of Columbiana County 1825 S. Lincoln Ave., Perry Township, faces a minor misdemeanor charge for allowing dogs at its headquarters to bark.
Farrakhan defends Gadhafi, criticizes Obama, U.S.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan reiterated his defense of Moammar Gadhafi on Thursday, calling the embattled Libyan leader a friend and Muslim brother who's lent the movement $8 million over the years.
Feds bust international drug ring here, charge 28
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com youngstown Just six of 28 suspects — many of them Youngstown
Fenderson adjusts to new teammates at YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU junior defensive end Josh Fenderson grew up in
Need for speed drives more highway leeway
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com Sammy Hagar insisted he couldn’t drive 55, and starting today,
Chaney graduates sad to see it all end
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From Heisman-trophy winning halfback Frank
15 take oath as new Warren firefighters
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Fifteen young men from all over Northeast Ohio took their
Giuriceo, Lyell to fight at home
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Campbell Right about now, Jake Giuriceo is either wrist-deep
Indians unfazed by dire predictions
Indians unfazed by dire predictions Associated Press Cleveland A raw-and-reluctant rookie
Ohioan tells of ‘Gasland’ experience
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty A three-year saga after a gas well was drilled
Williams still in race for auto czar, but Congress may abolish position
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Jay Williams is still in the running to
Lowly Pirates aim for improvement
Associated Press Pittsburgh They are the afterthought in a city of winners. Ready or not, the
Buckeyes open spring workouts
Associated Press COLUMBUS While Jim Tressel’s NCAA violations hang like a specter over his
Mayor issues threat of veto
Williams calls council’s police plan ‘misguided’ plan ‘misguided’ By DAVID SKOLNICK
Leetonia officials seal Pine Street sinkhole
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LEETONIA Officials believe they have fixed the problem
YCS students reap rewards for achievement-test scores
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The 74 Youngstown Community School students
OHIO’S FISCAL FALLOUT: 10 things to know about SB 5
Gov. John Kasich signs Senate Bill 5 Wednesday night at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, surrounded by supporters of the bill that limits collective bargaining rights for public employees.
Mayor, council lock horns
Opinion: The relationship between the Youngstown administration and city council members is crumbling with no
Schools brace for deeper cuts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The latest information about Gov. John
Boehner signals compromise in budget talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite fresh pressure from tea-party conservatives, House Speaker
Start of Oakhill trial to be reset
Judge: ‘June 6 is totally unworkable’ By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Opponents to continue fight against SB 5
Opponents to continue fight against SB 5 By Joe Hallett, Joe Vardon and Jim Siegel The Columbus
Hathorn presents the kind of bold plan Youngstown needs
Editorial: When Youngstown Schools su- perintendent Connie Hathorn came to town, he told some people that he
Girard woman gets 5 years’ probation in theft case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 50-year-old Girard woman has been
Haunted-house tale ‘Insidious’ gets inside you
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel One of the demons in “Insidious” is wearing what looks like a
Obama fails to articulate his goals
Opinion: The revamped White House staff has a new chief of staff and a new press secretary. But President
Columbia Gas to add 125 positions
Columbia Gas to add 125 positions Columbia Gas of Ohio is adding to its construction- and-field-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.89 .15 Avalon
2 senior Libyan officials defect
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Moammar Gadhafi struck a defiant stance Thursday after two
Fewer people sought jobless aid last week
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign
US action in Libya is war
Opinion: By Bruce Ramsey Seattle Times In his Monday speech, President Obama described his Libyan
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, Boardman, clothing giveaway, 10 a.m.
SBA grant helps fund program for local executives
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Executives from 16 city businesses will learn
GM optimistic on Cruze sales figures
By Kristen Russo krusso@vindy.com Lordstown General Motors Co. is expecting total sales of
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 1, the 91st day of 2011. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April
Pa. school districts grapple with potential cuts
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Teachers. Kindergarten programs. Art and music classes. School
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Michael Terlecki et al v. Foundation & Home Services et
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday United Local school board, special work session, 8 a.m., high school library.
Boy accused of arson
Boy accused of arson YOUNGSTOWN Police have charged a 14-year-old city boy with arson after a
Nixon library offers candid new take on Watergate
Associated Press YORBA LINDA, Calif. For years, Richard Nixon’s presidential library was accused
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Blossoms and Bliss,” 7:30 p.m.: A musical revue in a cabaret
newsmakers
newsmakers Betty White to host new NBC reality show LOS ANGELES The unstoppable Betty White is
7 workers claim $319M prize
Associated Press SCHENECTADY, N.Y. An early-morning phone call on a Saturday usually means one
Show respect for our anthem
Opinion: Show respect for our anthem In reference to Mr. Granton- ic’s recent letter and our national
Drug overdoses kill four per day
Opinion: Drug overdoses kill four per day Findlay Courier: Since 2007, accidental drug overdoses have been
Records: Gov. Kasich resubmitted paperwork
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich withdrew paperwork nominating an EPA director from
oddly enough
oddly enough Fake massage-parlor inspector demands rubdown NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. A California
Yemeni women rising up
Opinion: By Afrah Nasser Institute for War & Peace Reporting SANAA, Yemen Traditionally in Yemen, women
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Robert and Lori Dutton, Lowellville, boy, March 30. Jessica
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Debbie Reynolds is 79. Country singer Jim Ed Brown is 77. Actor Don Hastings
Rousch Racing team is far ahead of last year
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. It didn’t take Carl Edwards but a few minutes following his win
Indians and fans remember Bob Feller
Associated Press CLEVELAND As Indians players past and present filed quietly into pews along
1 jailed, 1 sought in teen’s slaying
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN One man is jailed in the slaying of a Chaney High School student, and
Penguins fall to Lightning
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. Just making the postseason is not enough for the Tampa Bay
Bonds’ former aide takes stand
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Tears streaming from her eyes, Barry Bonds’ former personal
METRO DIGEST || Easter Bunny dinner
Easter Bunny dinner Boardman Dinner with the Easter Bunny at the Lariccia Family Community
Japan seeks US, French expertise
Japan seeks US, French expertise TOKYO, Japan Japan is increasingly turning to other countries
Wichita State defeats Alabama for NIT title
Associated Press NEW YORK The players flooded off the Wichita State bench, jumping together near
Final Four: Who are these guys?
Associated Press HOUSTON VCU arrived at the Final Four with its team, its bandwagon and its
Crosby is back on ice with Pens teammates
Associated Press TAMPA, FLA. Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, sidelined for nearly
Federer, Nadal meet in semifinal
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have played 22 times on hard
Mayor vetoes bill to change policy on Internet cafes
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It took more than five years as mayor, but Jay
Thefts from churches result in probation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Canfield woman has been sentenced to five
Heavy metal
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On March 15, a small, simple robot, named Mr. Roboto by the Poland
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