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Trump skipped primaries for 21 years and general in '02

Donald Trump says he's considering running in the primary for the Republican presidential nomination, but the real estate mogul didn't vote in primary elections for more than two decades, according to the New York City Board of Elections.


Reward to find abuser of burned dog, 'Chance,’ is now $1,500

An anonymous donor gave $1,000 Saturday toward a reward for information that leads to a conviction in an animal-abuse case.


Y offering free seminafor kids on bullying

YWCA Warren, 375 North Park Ave., will host a free seminar for children in kindergarten through eighth grade and their parents regarding “Stranger Danger and Bullying to Buddies” at 10:30 a.m. Saturdayas part of the organization’s Minority Health Month seminar series.


Today kicked off anti-SB 5 petition drive

Sgt. T.J. Assion of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department recently spent six hours driving to and from Columbus, where he spent all of 15 minutes.


NBC anchor Williams takes on DeNiro

At the Tribeca Festival, Brian Williams attempted a challenge: interviewing Robert De Niro.


Blessing of the baskets is Easter tradition

In the wicker baskets they brought to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Saturday afternoon, parishioners could put anything they wanted to be blessed for their Easter feast.


May open house will showcase Senior Watch program

Information on the township’s Senior Watch Program will be showcased during an open house from 10 a.m. to noon May 4 at the township building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.


Pa.. grants workshop Wednesday for government, non-profits

U.S. Rep. Jason Altimire of McCandless, D-4th, is sponsoring a grants workshop for local government and nonprofits from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Lawrence County Government Center, 430 Court St.


Open house at new Hubbard Elementary next Saturday

A ribbon-cutting and open house at the new Hubbard Elementary School, 150 Hall Ave., is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. next Saturday.


Twins clobber Indians

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Morneau had a big two-run single in his return from a five-game absence


Pens blasted by Lightning

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored the first two playoff goals of his NHL career and the Tampa


Parents announce LoSasso-Popovich wedding plans

POLAND Fred and Bonnie LoSasso and Andy and Sandy Popovich, all of Poland, are announcing the

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May wedding for Miss Molter, Mr. Grossman

YOUNGSTOWN The engagement of Alicia Molter of Columbus and John Grossman of Youngstown and plans

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Miss Tornincasa, Mr. Estes to wed July 9 in Girard

Miss Tornincasa, Mr. Estes to wed July 9 in Girard The engagement and upcoming wedding of Maria

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HELOISE: Pick toy bunnies or chicks for Easter

Dear Readers: Always around Easter time, we see vendors selling adorable baby chicks and bunnies.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandma knows abuse is going on

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I took care of my grandson three days a week for the


Mixer and art auction to aid Ghana mission

BOARDMAN R.E.S.T.O.R.E. Worldwide, Inc. is hosting “Restaurer la Vie II,” a mixer and art auction,


UPMC foundation plans plant sale

UPMC foundation plans plant sale The UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation will host its annual


Red Cross offering adult CPR training next week

The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley is offering “Adult CPR” training three times next week.


Mom, kids escape one Campbell fire; another destroys house

Campbell Fire Department battled two blazes Thursday.


Pavlik only looks ahead

Fighter says May 7 bout most important of his career By John Bassetti sports@vindy.com

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Abused dog faces lengthy recovery period

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com sharon, pa. A badly injured dog who was found wandering

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Boardman fire staff cut to 6 per shift

By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The minimum staffing level in the township’s


Track athletes take on chilly conditions

Track athletes take on chilly conditions By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com East Palestine


Prep Sports roundup

SOFTBALL Newton Falls 3, Lake Center Christian 0


Fired Youngstown cop returns to duty

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of two police officers fired in the

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South all-stars defeat North

Staff/wire report COLUMBUS Salem’s Trent Toothman was named North Defensive Player of the Game,


Parking fees pave way for Covelli surplus

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown-owned Covelli Centre started


Boxers still being accepted for K.O. Drugs tournament

Staff report Weigh-in and registration for the 2011 K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament will


Water damages Mahoning County Courthouse

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Once the heating season ends, 14 boilers


YOUNGSTOWN STATE SPORTS ROUNDUP

Friday’s baseball game between Youngstown State and Cleveland State was postponed until Sunday due to rain. The time for Sunday’s game has not been set. The teams are still scheduled to play a doubleheader today starting at noon.


Mahoning Dems to begin petitions to repeal SB 5

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Democratic Party will start collecting signatures


Local Destination ImagiNation teams qualify for global finals

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Teams from three Mahoning Valley schools have qualified to attend the


Debate goes on in Oakhill complaint

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The debate continues on the status of a


Make a life shift, 500 at Good Friday event told

Several hundred people attended joined in prayer at the YMCA Good Friday Breakfast Service Friday. The Rev. Julius Davis of Friendship Baptist Church was the featured speaker.


Mark your calendar for May 14 to participate in the annual opportunity for anglers to enjoy great

Mark your calendar for May 14 to participate in the annual opportunity for anglers to enjoy great


By the time you read this, ruby-throated hummingbirds should be visiting a nectar feeder on your

By the time you read this, ruby-throated hummingbirds should be visiting a nectar feeder on your


Acta: Indians fans shouldn’t get too excited

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS However the season is dissected, the Cleveland Indians have


Ex-UN inspector: Investigate Bush team

Associated Press NEW YORK Former chief U.N. nuclear inspector Mohamed ElBaradei suggests in a


Lohan sentenced to jail — again

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Several bailiffs led Lindsay Lohan from a Los Angeles courtroom on


Easter celebrations | Egg hunts and activities

A list of Easter egg hunts as submitted to the Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:


NFL: No date set for cancelling games

Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL hasn’t set a deadline for when games would be canceled without


Pope talks about suffering in rare Good Friday show

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI consoled a 7-year-old Japanese girl, reassured a


Trustees will be to blame if Austintown loses project

Editorial: It’s unfathomable that Austin- town could lose a $20 million project because township government


Sunday news shows Guest lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Evangelist Franklin Graham; the Rev.


Life goes on for OSU’s ‘Tattoo Five’

Associated Press COLUMBUS In many ways, the five-game NCAA suspensions handed to five of Ohio


Pens’ fourth line has been the difference against Tampa Bay

Associated Press PITTSBURGH With Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin injured, the Tampa Bay


Paramount to start shooting film in NE Ohio

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com First it was “Unstoppable,” and now the movie-production


The Easter Bunny The secular symbol of Easter?

By Karen D’souza San Jose Mercury News Once again, just as it happens each Easter, here comes


Party priorities could clash

Associated Press COLUMBUS Voters in Ohio could get a chance this fall to weigh in on two


Pittsburgh claims Brandon Wood off waivers

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to fill a hole in their lineup


newsmakers

newsmakers Sheen’s police escort is under investigation WASHINGTON Charlie Sheen is fond of


Easter: ‘feast of feasts’

There is no Christian Empire to speak of. But there is a Christian faith in the heart of the


Dozens killed in Syrian protests

Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian security forces fired bullets and tear gas Friday at tens of


Toyota: Car production to be disrupted until Nov. or Dec.

Associated Press TOKYO Toyota’s global car production, disrupted by parts shortages from Japan’s


In spirit of Christ

Bishop Murry will create a new office of evangelization to reach out By LINDA M. LINONIS


Births

Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Jeremiah and Stephanie Wylie, Lisbon, boy, April 21.


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions3-18-46-51-53 Mega Ball17 Megaplier3


METRO DIGEST || Vivian Martin Scholarship Luncheon

Martin Luncheon GIRARD The Vivian D. Martin Realtist Memorial Scholarship Luncheon will be from


McCain wants more support for rebels

McCain wants more support for rebels BENGHAZI, Libya U.S. Sen. John McCain called for increased


BRIDGE Weekly quiz

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA Q 10 7 u5 vA Q 10 7 6 wQ J 9


Ennis’ OT goal wins it for Sabres

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Tyler Ennis scored off a rebound 5:31 into overtime Friday night


‘Happy Family’ is typical Tyler Perry

By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel “Madea’s Big Happy Family” is stuffed to the gills with


easter sunday

easter sunday Services planned Glenwood Christian Fellowship, 7872 Glenwood Ave., Boardman:


Kyle Busch wins trucks race at Nashville; second win this season

Associated Press GLADEVILLE, Tenn. Kyle Busch raced to his second NASCAR Trucks Series victory


YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY \ English Festival results

The 33rd annual Youngstown State University English Festival took place April 6-8 at Youngstown


Special Mass

Special Mass youngstown A special Mass celebrating the beatification of Pope John Paul II is


New Castle man assaulted in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN A 40-year-old New Castle, Pa., man was struck in the head with a wrench by a burglar


GM on course to pass Toyota as top world producer

GM on course to pass Toyota as top world producer Associated Press DETROIT General Motors


Pastors seeking to rally at mosque jailed

Detroit Free Press DETROIT In a stunning turn after a chaotic, tense day in Dearborn, two


‘Lucy’ writer dies at 90

Associated Press Madelyn Pugh Davis, a screenwriter who co-created the lines and slapstick that


Spending cuts must go deeper

Opinion: Dubuque (Iowa) Telegraph Herald: It’s good to see both Democrats and Republicans wanting to cut the


trumbull county | Campaign finance reports

Candidates running in the May 3 primary had to file campaign-finance reports for activity between


2 vie to lead Warren Council

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two longtime council members face off May 3 for the


METRO DIGEST || Fast-food rage

Fast-food rage BOARDMAN Police still are looking for the person who punched a woman in the face


WARREN CITY COUNCIL | President, at-large, 1st, 4th and 7th wards

An (*) denotes incumbents. COUNCIL PRESIDENT Bob marchese* Age: 58. Home: 97 Country Club


MONEY TALKS

Joey Logano almost missed tonight’s Nationwide race in Nashville By Lee Montgomery Sporting News


Mass hirings have broad impact

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com The McDonald’s National Hiring Day this week didn’t just add


Display showcases students' artwork

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 15, the paintings, sculptures, photography and sketches

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C.H. Campbell students hit the beach

With the cafeteria filled with beach balls hanging from the ceiling, cutouts of tropical fish on the walls, a giant palm tree on the door, and, of course, a paper sun, the students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School certainly felt like they were on vacation during the annual Beach Day April 15.

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Palagano's geography knowledge spans the globe

The Gulf of Paria separates the island of Trinidad from what country? For some, this question might be met with a long, confused silence. For Michael Palagano, with his vast knowledge of rivers, cities, countries, and land masses, he can easily answer. Venezuela.

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Kasich sticks foot in mouth

Opinion: COLUMBUS As I’ve said on more than one occasion, politicians say the craziest things. Sometimes,


Dobbins Wax Museum brings historical figures to life

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The all-purpose room of Dobbins Elementary looked a lot like

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Fun in the sun

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School did not let the fact

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Poland tennis team eyes league title

By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Poland head tennis coach John Hritz will enter his ninth


Leadership lessons

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the spring semester of the 2010-2011 school year, Austintown

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Track teams open season with optimism

By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Fitch boys track team returns 17 letterwinners from last


Holy Family students crowned math masterminds

Three Holy Family students won their respective competitions during the EOCTM Math Competition at Austintown Fitch High School April 2.

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Stadium Drive chorus performs

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Stadium Drive’s spring chorus concert changes a bit every year.

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Dobbins first-graders celebrate poetry

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 11, the first-graders at Dobbins Elementary learned that

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Four seniors lead Poland baseball squad

By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Poland baseball coach Rich Murray will enter his eighth season


Woodside paper airplane is world traveler

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Flat Stanley is one well-traveled piece of paper. In Jeff

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Chick-fil-A sponsors leadership simulcast

Greenford Christian Church will host the Chick-fil-A Æ Leadercast May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Sports briefs

Poland youth soccer to hold sign-ups Registration for the Poland Youth Soccer Association will be


Seniors lead Boardman softball squad

By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Boardman softball coach Mike Trell enters his fourth season


Ulster Project creates lasting friendships

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every July, two worlds collide right here in the Mahoning Valley,

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Singing Ks

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com All of the famous names were there: Little Miss Muffet made an

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Sports briefs

Center track teams compete at Girard Relays The Boardman Center Middle School girls track team


Canfield briefs

Organ dedication at United Methodist The Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., will


Ulster Project

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every July, two worlds collide right here in the Mahoning Valley,

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Chick-fil-A sponsors leadership simulcast

Greenford Christian Church will host the Chick-fil-A Æ Leadercast May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Chick-fil-A sponsors simulcast

Greenford Christian Church will host the Chick-fil-ASRTm Leadercast May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Angels event showers visitors with pancakes

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With a sweet twist on a tribute to the recent spring

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Boys track team focused on Fed title

By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Boardman boys track coach Dave Pavlansky enters his 22nd


Sports briefs

Canfield tennis team tops Warren JFK The Canfield tennis team defeated Warren JFK 3-2 on April 15.


Watson students raise Pennies for Patients

During the month of March, the students and staff at Watson Elementary started collecting a few pennies a day for the good of helping kids with leukemia. Although Watson supports various charities in many other projects, the Pennies for Patients for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was particularly special for the school because they have a brave first-grade leukemia survivor.

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Watson art students create model

Jennifer Houston’s art students worked on a model of the grand canal in Venice, Italy, during Watson

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Sports briefs

Falcons defeat the Tigers The Fitch softball team defeated Howland 5-3 April 18. Amanda


Mooney fundraiser will be May 6

The eighth annual Cardinal Mooney “Continue the Tradition” auction will be May 6 in the school


Ham radio license class deadline approaches

Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct amateur radio classes for three Saturdays,


Ulster Project creates lasting friendships

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Every July, two worlds collide right here in the Mahoning Valley,

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Girls track team to replace senior class

Girls team builds on youth By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman girls track team


Trumbull Co. candidates release financial reports

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Jim Graham, the United Auto Workers Local 1112 union


Should US send food to N. Korea?

Opinion: By Dorothy Stuehmke Los Angeles Times North Korea has recently made a desperate international


First Niles Financial reports turnaround

First Niles Financial reports turnaround Niles First Niles Financial Inc., 55 N. Main St.,


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, April 23, the 113th day of 2011. There are 252 days left in the year.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vHarpist Roberta Birchler will play from noon to 2 p.m. at the


Boardman briefs

Rivers Casino trip to help fight cancer The 2011 Pink Ribbon Golf Classic committee is sponsoring


Poland briefs

Book discussion networking night Comic book fans unite at the library The Poland branch of


Austintown briefs

Mother and daughter banquet planned Austintown Community Church will host its annual Mother and


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