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Search called off for fisherman who fell into Slippery Rock Creek
Rescue workers stopped searching for the evening Saturday for a man who’s missing after falling into Slippery Rock Creek at McConnell’s Mill State Park.
28 workers sue GM and unions
Twenty-eight General Motors employees are suing GM, the United Auto Workers and UAW Local 1112, saying they should have higher pay and more seniority.
Crowds explore new grade school at Hubbard open house
Angelea and Savanna Rudes were celebrating a new era at an open house Saturday for their new elementary school.
NYC tourists, locals forget last year's failed terror plot, but police expect more
One year after a militant from Connecticut spread panic by driving a bomb-laden SUV into the heart of Times Square, New Yorkers, tourists and even the street vendor who alerted police to the smoking vehicle still descend on "The Crossroads of the World" as if it never happened.
UPDATE: Gadhafi son, three grandsons killed; NATO pledges more attacks
A NATO missile struck a house in Tripoli where Moammar Gadhafi and his wife were staying on Saturday, missing the Libyan leader but killing his youngest son and three grandchildren, a government spokesman said.
Minigrants available in Trumbull County to spur neighborhood revitalization
The Trumbull 100 is offering minigrants to further neighborhood revitalization. The minigrants program is established to provide bona fide neighborhood groups and associations in Trumbull County a source of funding (up to $500 annually) to revitalize community neighborhoods.
Prayer vigil tonight preceding beatification of Pope John Paul II
Thousands of young people flooded an ancient Roman field today for an all-night prayer vigil honoring Pope John Paul II on the eve of his beatification, remembering his teachings, travels and his own suffering.
Volunteers providing food, shelter to tornado victims; dead now at 341
Whether it's refilling blood-pressure medicine or patrolling neighborhoods in a grocery-filled pickup truck, tornado victims in splintered Southern towns say volunteers are ensuring they're well-fed and warm at night.
Zoldan horse will race in Kentucky Derby
YOUNGSTOWN — Animal Kingdom, a horse owned by a group that includes Youngstown businessman Bruce
Kelly Roman | Joseph Habina
LIBERTY Kelly Jo Roman, daughter of Michael and Carol Roman of Boardman, and Joseph Robert Habina,
Shaina Drummond | James Holt
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Sept. 4 for the wedding of Shaina L.
Susan Gmitra | David Lordi
LAS VEGAS Susan Ann Gmitra of Mineral Ridge and David Alan Lordi of Canfield were married March 28
Jennifer Ulicney | Todd DeMain
AUSTINTOWN Jennifer Ulicney, daughter of John and Judy Ulicney of Youngstown, and Todd DeMain, son
Megan Kellner | Stephen Inchak
YOUNGSTOWN Stephen Thomas Inchak and his bride, the former Megan Marie Kellner, honeymooned in San
Meeting date corrected
Meeting correction HUBBARD The next meeting of the Mahoning Chapter N.S.D.A.R. will take place
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Tobacco pushing still hooks teenagers
Dear Annie: Adults are supposed to set a good example, but I can’t go anywhere without seeing adults
HELOISE: Want a pet? Consider a fun-loving hedgehog
Dear Readers: Have you ever considered getting a hedgehog as a pet? These adorable, pleasant-
20th annual art exhibit starts today
The 20th annual Columbiana High School Art Exhibit will take place in the Salchow Room of the Columbiana Public Library during regular library hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday through May 7.
Crash kills North Side man Friday
A crash that killed a 40-year-old North Side man on Marshall Street at 2 a.m. Friday is still under investigation.
YSU baseball splits, softball falls at CSU
Staff report Milwaukee, Wis. Strong pitching was a common theme for both Youngstown State and
Ohio EPA orders Austintown oil-spill cleanup
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has
Woman ID’d St. Dom shooter, detective says
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A woman driving west on Lucius Avenue
Rosati homers twice as WR sweeps Sebring
Staff report BERLIN CENTER John Rosati had two hits, including a home run, and six RBIs to lead
Secretary sues Youngstown, claiming discrimination
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown law- department secretary is
Indians win on Santana’s slam
Associated Press CLEVELAND In 110 years, the Cleveland Indians have never enjoyed an April like
Browns get some attitude
Associated Press BEREA The Cleveland Browns got bigger and maybe a lot badder. That’s a good
Board OKs sale of land on South Side for food store
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control approved the sale
Public asked for input on qualities needed in Warren schools chief
Staff report WARREN The public is invited to participate in two public sessions Thursday to help
Steelers’ top pick is excited
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A quarter century after “Ironhead” became a phenomenon in
Mass layoffs in Ohio decrease
Staff report COLUMBUS Employers in Ohio decreased their number of mass layoffs for the first
49ers get their QB, Kaepernick, in 2nd
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. The pressure was on the San Francisco 49ers to find a
NEOUCOM now Northeast Ohio Medical University
Staff report columbus Gov. John Kasich publicly signed the bill to officially change the name of
Lewandowski retires from sheriff’s office
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Chief Deputy James M. Lewandowski is
Mom honored with benefit, 60-mile walk
Tracey Singiser, right, died from brain cancer in 2009 after a battle with breast cancer. Now her daughter, Kim Singiser, center, is trying to raise money to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure event in Philadelphia Oct. 14-16. Jen Callahan, left, Tracey's step-daughter and Kim's half-sister, walked in the three-day event last year.
Canfield briefs
Cancer support meeting set The St. Michael’s Canfield Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m.
Paying homage
Local Masses planned in honor of the beloved pope By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com
Fairy-tale wedding
The world tunes in for William and Kate’s ... Associated Press LONDON With not one but two
Tornadoes’ fury hobbles rescuers
Associated Press Writers TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Southerners found their emergency safety net
Boardman alumni return to performing arts center
The Boardman Performing Arts Center will be the site for a once in a lifetime night of Broadway May
Man dies in crash
Man dies in crash YOUNGSTOWN A crash that killed a 40-year-old North Side man on Marshall Street
Boardman preschool discovers playroom paradise
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 11, Boardman United Methodist Preschool (BUMP) unveiled
Flag football league opens fifth season
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association kicked off its fifth season last weekend with a full
Toddlers pig out on stories at library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the April 26 toddler story time at Canfield library,
Austintown Church celebrates children
Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center celebrated the Week of the Young Child April
Fitch tennis team to rely on seniors
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Andrew Scarmack takes over as the Fitch boys tennis coach,
Poland Presbyterian hosts Easter egg hunt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The green grass surrounding Poland Presbyterian Church was
Watson hosts math night with dad
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Usually, math problems happen on a sheet of paper. However, for
Young Author’s Tea celebrates Frank Ohl poets
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com There aren’t many fourth- and fifth-graders who can say they are
Tennis team to battle for AAC crown
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com Canfield tennis coach Larry Davis enters his 34th season at
Senior center hosts Wii bowling tournament
The Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Dr., will be the center of the Wii bowling universe
Boardman preschoolers learn a few dance moves
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 13, Ballet Western Reserve instructor and outreach
Canfield Rotary Club flips flapjacks
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Rotary Club of Canfield offered the community a hearty
Shepherd residents make Easter baskets for Sojourner House
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Most kids wake up Easter morning and expect a basket of candy and
Easter bunny visits Lloyd before break
Offering both efficiency and a lot of fun, Lloyd PTA Easter parties on April 14 offered quality time with the Easter bunny packaged into 15-minute long, room-by-room celebrations.
Watson first-graders brush up on dental hygiene
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Once Watson students enter first grade, they are already dealing
Austintown’s Grace qualifies for state competition
Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Culinary students advance
In its first year hosting the FCCLA Regional Culinary Competition, the Mahoning County Career and
Boardman United Methodist Preschoolers go green
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From April 11 to 15, Boardman United Methodist Preschool
Flag football league opens fifth season
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association kicked off its fifth season last weekend with a full
St. James Episcopal ordains new priest
Rev. Christopher Zeke Coughlin was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests at St. James’ Episcopal
Tennis team looks to rebuild in 2011
By GREG GULAS neighbors@vindy.com The Boardman boys tennis team finished 9-8 last season and 2-5
Middle School band explores new sounds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Middle School’s band brought sounds evoking the state of
Poland briefs
Mothers put others first Relay For Life of Poland will host a Trash and Treasure Sale May 7 from 9
Carano wins state title at speech tournament
Poland's Carly Carano, a student at Cardinal Mooney, won the 2011 Ohio High School Speech League State Championship in Dramatic Interpretation during the state tournament at Toledo Whitmer High School.
Boardman briefs
Enjoy yoga every Tuesday Get a rigorous workout and experience peace in the hectic world doing
Willow Creek students place at English Festival
Seventh and eighth-grade students from Willow Creek Learning Center recently participated in the
Davis YMCA gets families moving
The doors of the Davis YMCA were open to the public on April 16, as the facility celebrated its Healthy Kids Day by welcoming community families for a play date.
Boardman track boys use depth to beat Hoover
The Boardman boys track team used depth in several events to earn a 73-64 victory over the North
Students compete at Italian contest
Nearly 200 high school and elementary students studying Italian competed at the 35th annual Italian
Sports briefs
Two wins for baseball in Mingo Bay Classic The Canfield High School boys varsity baseball team
Canfield bowlers honored at annual banquet
The Canfield High School bowling team celebrated the end of the 2011 season at the annual banquet
Austintown briefs
Last week’s online poll question The poll question in last week’s edition was printed in error.
Sports briefs
Fitch softball shut out by Hoover The Austintown Fitch girls softball team was defeated by North
Willow Creek students place at festival
Seventh and eighth-grade students from Willow Creek Learning Center recently participated in the
Flag football league opens fifth season
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association kicked off its fifth season last weekend with a full
Woolley qualifies for national competition
STAFF REPORT In just their first year of competition, six students from the Mahoning County Career
Sports briefs
Poland grad playing softball at Westminster Poland Seminary High School 2009 graduate Brittany
Sports briefs
Football spaghetti dinner is Sunday The Boardman football spaghetti dinner will be Sunday at St.
Flag football opens fifth season
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association kicked off its fifth season last weekend with a full
Power to save has not changed
Without a doubt, the immense struggles of these days can weigh your spirit down. Scripture
Willow Creek students place at English Festival
Seventh and eighth-grade students from Willow Creek Learning Center recently participated in the
Dairy Queen Easter egg hunt offers cool treats
With more than 5,000 plastic Easter eggs strewn on the Green, the approximately 200 children could feel the excitement, and friendly competition, in the air April 23. The occasion was the 23rd annual Canfield Dairy Queen Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 and under.
Girls track team falls to Perry
The Boardman girls track team lost to Federal League opponent Massillon Perry April 19 by a score of
Pack 44 looking for new Scout members
Poland Cub Scout Pack 44 wants to find local boys who are up to the Cub Scout Challenge. Each
Union preschoolers go down on the farm
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The classroom for the students at Union Preschool looked a lot
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.
Howard Hanna’s open-house day
Howard Hanna’s open-house day POLAND Howard Hanna’s annual open-house day always has been one of
JACK WOLLITZ || With bad weather, look on the bright side
If ever there was a fishing season that started with a whimper instead of a bang, this is the one.
State budget is top priority
Opinion: COLUMBUS Lawmakers are returning to Columbus following a two-week spring break with a full
If you go to Punch-a-thon
If you go What: Punch-a-thon When: 1 p.m. June 18 Where: Team Bundy MMA 38, Youngstown-Warren
Don’t get ‘Hoodwinked’
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 6 5 3 2 u10 5 vK J 8 w7 6 2 Partner
Too hot for the courts
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Despite the rants of some conservative politicians and fringe scientists, it’s a
SCOTT SHALAWAY || Keep bird feeders out in warm weather
Now that trilliums and May apples are up, there’s little doubt that spring is here. Time to take the
Advice for Kate from an insider
Opinion: The wedding is the easy part. Or so says Princess Diana’s former chief adviser. During a stop in
Boone, Tesh highlight series
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. Westminster College’s Celebrity Series for 2011-12 season will
52nd annual YSU Honors Convocation
Hundreds of students and 23 faculty members were recognized at the 52nd annual Honors Convocation
national day of prayer Communities to celebrate with programs
Staff report Two communities will celebrate the National Day of Prayer on Thursday with programs.
Acolytes inducted
Acolytes inducted columbiana Christ the King Anglican Church recently inducted three church
Work resumes on school renovations
Staff report VIENNA Work has resumed on bathroom renovations at Mathews High School, which were
House panel hears testimony on Ohio budget plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Vinton County Auditor Cindy Owings painted a dire
Kandahar jail break shows Afghans not ready to govern
Editorial: The growing prospect of prison officials or guards acting as accomplices for Taliban militants who
Investor urges shareholders to not re-elect board members
Staff report CtW Investment Group, investor in Community Health Systems, urged shareholders of
Musical festival of firsts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music is celebrating its 27th New Music Festival with
More hiring likely to boost spending
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers as a whole likely will spend more this year. But it’s not
newsmakers
newsmakers Arts top movies in spending study WASHINGTON The National Endowment for the Arts
Ohio casino operators cry foul over tax
Associated Press COLUMBUS Developers of four casinos in Ohio say that House budget changes would
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Pianist Caroline Oltmanns
Couple convicted of starving baby
Associated Press CINCINNATI A judge in Cincinnati has found an Ohio couple guilty of murder in
April sets record for tornadoes in US
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO A day after a swarm of tornadoes tore across the South killing
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Cloris Leachman is 85. Singer Willie Nelson is 78. Talk-show host Gary Collins
Penguins’ Crosby not worried about 2011
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby acknowledged he recently had a setback and experienced
NFL wins in appeals court
Associated Press EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. A federal appeals court threw the NFL back into chaos late
Bowyer looks forward to tonight
By Jim Pedley Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service RICHMOND, VA. Clint Bowyer will
800 inmates escape prisons in Tunisia
800 inmates escape prisons in Tunisia TUNIS, Tunisia More than 800 inmates escaped from two
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sylvester W. Dyky III, 27, of 7002 Callaway Circle
2 indicted on charges linked to deputy’s death
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Two people have been indicted on charges related to a
Job growth increases in the Mahoning Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Job growth increased in 77 of the top 100 markets in the past year, and
More than 60 killed in protests
McClatchy Newspapers CAIRO Defying tanks, troops and gunfire, thousands of people took to the
Italiano chooses Kent State
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canfield It didn’t take long for Canfield High’s Jordan
Bubba Watson leads Zurich
Associated Press AVONDALE, La. Bubba Watson’s mother knew best. Only playing the Zurich
Shuttle flight delayed; Obama visits Giffords
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The president was on his way. Space shuttle Endeavour’s
Santorum to NRA: Obama doesn’t understand America
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Republican presidential aspirant Rick Santorum told National Rifle
Fighting in Libya spills over border into Tunisia
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya A battle between Libyan troops and rebels spilled over the
FIFA boss promises World Cup reform if he is re-elected
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany FIFA president Sepp Blatter promises wide-ranging reforms if
Relay for Life kicks off at YSU
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There is no history of cancer in Holly
Graham blasts Franklin, O’Brien
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN Jim Graham said his Democratic primary campaign
Pirates win opener
Associated Press DENVER Kevin Correia pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Andrew
Steelers take Gilbert in 2nd
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The defending AFC-champion Pittsburgh Steelers spent Day 2 of the
Grizzlies advance with win over Spurs
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Zach Randolph had 31 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis
New check system popular with hunters
By kristine Gill kgill@vindy.com Turkey season opened to Ohio hunters April 18 with a new game-
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