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Gov. Kasich, GOP leaders to actively campaign for SB 5
Gov. Kasich, GOP leaders to actively campaign for SB 5
Bridge work for Columbiana County today, Wednesday
Bridge work for Columbiana County today, Wednesday
Man cops plea after alleged victim recants her story
Man cops plea after alleged victim recants her story
Defense wants delay in in Ohio trial involving 11 slayings
Defense wants delay in Ohio trial involving 11 slayings
European food contaimination kills 16, sickens 1,150
European food contamination kills 16, sickens 1,150
Heat takes toll on Warren G. Harding band in D.C. parade
Heat takes toll on Warren G. Harding band in D.C. parade
Joblessness among post-Sept. 11 vets remains high
Joblesseness among post-Sept. 11 vets remains high
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will have a special 65th reunion breakfast at
Wolves Club grants funding for 8 students to attend YSU
YOUNGSTOWN At its annual scholarship banquet on May 11, the Wolves Club of Youngstown, Den VI,
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife is right not to trust ‘Sherwin’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Sherwin” for two years. We
HELOISE: Have info ready when calling
Dear Heloise: Thank you to the reader who wrote about having all of your information ready when
He is who we should have thought he was
Rob Todor didn’t see it coming. Or maybe he did. On April 26, The Vindicator’s sports editor
Malmisur defends Tressel
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Joe Malmisur, the longtime Youngstown State
Time will aid Tressel legacy
Ohio State football fans will remember the 106 victories, seven Big Ten titles and the 2002 BCS
Poland Memorial Day event stresses enormity of soldiers’ sacrifice
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Officials estimate that 1.1 million soldiers have died
Group may seek alternate to local chamber
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber may have
Pryor investigation looms in OSU future
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The NCAA and the Ohio State University’s compliance office are
Chesterland soldier honored for his sacrifice
By MICHAEL SCOTT Plain Dealer Chesterland Memorial Day came home to Chesterland Monday. Even
Valley schools excel in noninstructional services
Staff report leetonia Several Mahoning Valley school districts are among the most efficient
Jim Tressel | By the numbers
10: Jim Tressel spent 10 seasons in Columbus, compiling a 106-22 record (66-14 Big Ten). 8:
School district continues effort to fill 90 teaching positions
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Interviews continue to fill 90 teaching
Women volunteers find construction cause to be rewarding
Women volunteers find construction cause to be rewarding By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Homeless mom’s death leads kids to family
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Indiana woman who had been searching for her mother for decades
Pittsburgh to get first distillery since Schenley ceased in 1970s
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Though distilled spirits run in the region’s historical veins as
New pro-SB 5 panel to swing into action today
By JIM PROVANCE Toledo Blade COLUMBUS For nearly two months, opponents of Ohio’s new law
Liberty schools’ fiscal collapse prompts numerous questions
Editorial: The decision by state Auditor Dave Yost to place the Liberty Local School District under fiscal
Americans ignorant about civics
Opinion: According to the latest survey of Things Americans Are Ignorant About, high school and middle school
PNC unveils digital check deposits
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com PITTSBURGH PNC Bank customers who find it difficult to get to
Chinese e-commerce giant opens showroom
Associated Press BEIJING China’s e-commerce giant is stepping up its heated rivalry with bricks-
Mets substitutes too much for Bucs
Associated Press NEW YORK Even against a makeshift lineup, Charlie Morton and the Pittsburgh
Intervention in Libya illegal
Opinion: WASHINGTON The U.S. intervention in Libya’s civil war, intervention that began with a surplus of
Key to our future
Opinion: There is not a region anywhere in Ohio that has more at stake in the outcome of Gov. John Kasich’s
Some at OSU plan to skip football games
By Collin Binkley Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohio State University junior Eilen Liu had
Eastern Pa. police nab 3-foot alligator
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. Bethlehem police say they captured a 3-foot-long alligator after
TRESSEL HAD TO KNOW OF INFRACTIONS AT YSU, SI SAYS
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN It is improbable that Jim Tressel was not aware of football program
State Rte. 46 closing
State Rte. 46 closing Austintown State Route 46 at the Mahoning/Trumbull County line between
STORY & PHOTOS
STORY & PHOTOS By ROBERT K. YOSAY photo@vindy.com UNITY When you walk into the rustic
MLB roundup Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Athletics 0 OAKLAND, CALIF. Bartolo Colon pitched a four-hitter for
Suicide blast kills 5
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide bomber blew up an explosives-packed car at the
Indians’ troubles continue
Associated Press TORONTO The Cleveland Indians have lost to plenty of tough pitchers in recent
‘Spray parks’ now subject to state inspection
By HOLLY ZACHARIAH Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ever wondered whether those playful sprays of
Ecologists expecting more algae trouble in Ohio lakes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Those keeping an eye on the water quality of Ohio’s lakes say they
Right Turn
GOP candidates leaning more conservative Associated Press WASHINGTON In the first presidential
Joplin victims offered existing homes
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. Some of the people left homeless by the Joplin tornado could be
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 28 SOURCE: Sports Illustrated
Number of Buckeyes football players past and present who are alleged to have traded memorabilia for
Strike on Iran
Strike on Iran MOSCOW An Israeli Cabinet minister said the civilized world must take joint
QUOTABLE Craig Krenzel, former Ohio State quarterback, on current Buckeyes:
“There’s been a culture change that I’ve seen over the last five, six years in terms of guys coming
Why are women waiting longer for motherhood?
By John Sammon The Santa Cruz Sentinel WATSONVILLE, Calif. At one time, women older than age
‘tattoo-gate’ | Timeline
A timeline leading up to Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel’s resignation Monday: April 2,
Tech mogul pays students not to go to college
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Instead of paying attention in high school, Nick Cammarata
Make public jobs more like private
Opinion: Make public jobs more like private These thoughts are present- ed by a Canfield resident and
Museum weekend to lure visitors in June
Staff report ASHTABULA Ashtabula County’s 18 museums will welcome visitors with discounts June
Open up US to more tourists
Opinion: Kansas City Star: In the decade since 9/11, the United States has chased away $500 billion from
newsmakers
newsmakers Sean Kingston in ICU after watercraft crash MIAMI Hip-hop singer Sean Kingston has
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning Valley Sanitary District meeting, 4 p.m., Assembly Room at the
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is infamous these days for revelations that he fathered
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is infamous these days for revelations that he fathered
Canada’s Chrysler stock may be sold
Canada’s Chrysler stock may be sold TORONTO The chief executive officer of Chrysler and Fiat
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 31, the 151st day of 2011. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
oddly enough
oddly enough No good humor in frosty Pa. frozen-treat feud UNIONTOWN, Pa. Police are hoping
Life’s a beach. So is this hole
The No. 11 hole at Avalon is fun to look at and play. While it’s a gentler 13-handicap hole, if you
Jason Sudeikis of ‘SNL’ Center stage beckons
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK As several cameras and a large film crew hover
Honoring fallen veterans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans from the nation’s capital to Alaska marked Memorial Day
Jim Tressel’s 10-year reign in Columbus reaches its end
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jim Tressel, who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, resigned Monday amid NCAA violations and mounting revelations that sullied the image of one of the country's top football programs.
Yemeni warplanes bomb Islamists
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Yemeni forces opened fire on a protest camp and killed more than
Monday, May 30 (74 stories)
Blue Jays blast Carmona, Indians
Blue Jays blast Carmona, Indians TORONTO — Jo-Jo Reyes won for the first time in 29 starts by
SI probe maintains Tressel should have known of YSU football violations
YOUNGSTOWN Jim Tressel had to be aware of football program violations that occurred during his
Air quality advisory issued for Tuesday
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and MahoningValleyAir.org say the Air Quality Forecast
UPDATE: Jim Tressel resigns
Jim Tressel, who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, resigned Monday amid NCAA violations and mounting revelations that sullied the image of one of the country's top football programs.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pause to honor our fallen heros
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Today is Memorial Day. We know for many, this is
HELOISE: Hints on choices bring new attitude
Dear Heloise: I recently heard you speak in San Marcos, Texas. While growing up, I frequently heard
Registrations open for summer camp at the J
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center is registering kids for the summer at Camp JCC. It’s 10
WORTH A LOOK
CAR SHOWS The Eastwood Classic Benefit Car Show will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at
War in Afghanistan takes heavy toll in NE Ohio, W. Pa. in recent days
Staff and wire report The war in Afghanistan has taken a heavy toll on soldiers from northeastern
Community love powers Tayala
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Last Wednesday afternoon, as his son was obliterating the
New Castle man killed in war admired as ‘protector’
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@viny.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Staff Sgt. Edward Mills Jr. was a man his
Wars take toll on Valley families
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Memorial Day is a time for families to celebrate those lost to
Wheldon wins Indy 500
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Dan Wheldon was zipping toward the final corner of Sunday’s
Bradley captures Nelson in playoff
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Walking down the 18th fairway during a playoff and realizing he
OSU recruits aren’t rushing
By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Has the NCAA investigation into the Ohio State
Valedictorian: ‘I wish you happy wandering’
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The remarks from three leaders of Liberty High
Costs rise, number of repaved roads falls
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With costs for petroleum — a key component in
Canfield Fire chief Tieche dies
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Family and colleagues of Chief Robert J. Tieche
Popular on the block
By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com SALEM They don’t make car engines like they used to. Tod
From Mona Lisa to 9/11, artist reaches out to community
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After the success of the 2009 mosiac mural of the Mona
Harvick wins Coca-Cola 600
McClatchy Newspapers CONCORD, N.C Kevin Harvick zipped by Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the Coca-
Newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Hangover’ racks up $86.5M debut LOS ANGELES Hollywood’s hangover is a lot bigger
Bridge
bridge Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 7 6 2 uA J 9 8 vA J
METRO DIGEST
3 finalists named for Mathews chief VIENNA After its first round of interviews, Mathews Board of
Couple killed on Belmont Ave. lived in Conn. onnecticut
Staff report Liberty The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the names of the couple killed
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints First Place Bank v. Ewain P. Wilson et al, foreclosure.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The late Albert Masi served in the Campbell Police Department for 25 years before
VA infection issues lead to 13,000 veterans’ tests
Associated Press DAYTON Herman Williams came home safely after fighting in the jungles of
Union in Campbell files grievance over civil-service exam
By jEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com campbell The union that represents water-plant workers
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls Public Library Board of Trustees Policy Committee, 5:30 p.m., at 127
Obama tours devastated Joplin, Mo.
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. Face to face with the legions of homeless and the bereaved,
Protests erupt in Serbia over Mladic arrest
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia Protesters throwing stones and bottles clashed with baton-
Parents and students have largest stake in school revitalization plan
Opinion: Parents and students have largest stake in school revitalization plan As a concerned taxpay- er
Study targets scope of Ohio gun violence
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gun violence in Ohio is costing scores of lives and millions of
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 11-11 SOURCE: Associated Press
Cleveland Indians’ record since May 4 after Sunday’s loss to Tampa Bay.
Syrian forces attack 3 towns, killing 9
Syrian forces attack 3 towns, killing 9 CAIRO Syrian forces attacked several towns Sunday,
YSU to host 3-day energy forum
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University will have a three-day forum in June on
Soldier
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Defense says a Northeast Ohio soldier based
Study: Put traffic light at South/McClurg intersection
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A recently completed traffic study recommends a
Holtgraver wins at Sharon Speedway
Staff report HARTFORD Saturday’s winners at Sharon Speedway included: Josh Holtgraver, Barris
Honoring Our Fallen
Members of the Western Reserve High School marching band play their way down state Route 45 in Ellsworth on Sunday afternoon. The band played as a part of a Memorial Day program at Ellsworth Elementary School.
Grave-decorating tradition goes on
By Brian Albrecht Plain Dealer Five years ago, as John Sterba helped plant 14,000 little
California man celebrates 85 years living with diabetes
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When Bob Krause turned 90 last week, it was by virtue of an
memorial day | Parades and activities
Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:
Liberty High School
Liberty High School Class of 2011 Total graduates: 141 Class officers: President DeVante
Osama’s death a day of recollection
Opinion: By Col. BRYAN SALAS McClatchy-Tribune On the day Osama bin Laden was dispatched, my Marine
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
‘Iraqibacter’ is a huge threat
Opinion: By Joyce M. JOHNSON McClatchy-Tribune Buried under the dirt in Iraq and Afghanistan, amid the
2 artists receive Butler museum award
Staff report Youngstown George Bolge, director of the Boca Raton (Fla.) Museum of Art and a
Honoring the fallen
Opinion: By Tom Ridge and Tommy Franks McClatchy-Tribune Today we honor one of our nation’s great
As we pause this weekend to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom, TV also takes time
As we pause this weekend to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom, TV also takes time
A 4th Amendment loophole
Opinion: A 4th Amendment loophole Los Angeles Times: One of the most important functions of the Supreme
Not your parents’... SUMMER CAMP
By William Hageman Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Summer camps used to be fairly homogenous.
Summer programs face cutbacks
Associated Press NEW YORK When his parents couldn’t afford to send him to summer camp, Port Lau
This special day has become more holiday than sacred day
Editorial: Today is as close to an old-fash- ioned Memorial Day as it gets. Yes, it’s on a Monday, just like
Palin starts bus tour with motorcycle ride
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sarah Palin rumbled through Washington on the back of a Harley as
NBA finals game 1
NBA finals game 1 Matchup: Mavericks at Heat When: Tuesday, 9 p.m. TV: ABC Channel 33
Masterson struggles as Rays blank Tribe
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Justin Masterson struggled from the start and things never
french open Sunday’s matches
Men’s Fourth-Round Results: No. 2 Novak Djokovic beat No. 13 Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4, 6-2; No. 3
30,000 protest Greek austerity plan
30,000 protest Greek austerity plan ATHENS, Greece About 30,000 people protested in Athens’
Ramirez HR ends Bucs’ sweep plan
Associated Press CHICAGO The Pirates have had plenty of success against the Cubs the last two
Woman in Ohio finds linebacker’s 1992 California class ring
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ohio An Ohio woman cleaning under her couch has found the 1992
MLB roundup | Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 13, White Sox 4 TORONTO Aaron Hill hit his first career grand slam,
Nowitzki eyes NBA crown
Associated Press DALLAS The biggest party of Dirk Nowitzki’s career was going strong.
Djokovic extends streak to 43
Associated Press PARIS His 43rd consecutive victory complete, Novak Djokovic ripped off his
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.35 .06 Avalon
QUOTABLE MANNY ACTA, Indians manager, on losing two out of three games in Florida:
“This certainly isn’t the way we want to start a trip, especially getting shut out in two out of
Children of fallen troops find compassion at Good Grief Camp
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. After Brooke Nyren’s dad died in Iraq, she sat alone at recess
‘Greatest generation’ was forged in fire
Opinion: Perhaps you’ve heard of him, perhaps not. Louis Zamperini has had fame, lost it and seen it restored
Births
Births St. Joseph Health Center Nechal Rice and Chris Woodie II, Warren, girl, May 28. Heather
Years Ago
Today is Monday, May 30, the 150th day of 2011. There are 215 days left in the year. This is
Sunday, May 29 (108 stories)
Harvick wins when Earnhardt runs out of gas
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. ran out of gas coming out of the final turn of the Coca-Cola
Ex-Bucco Ramirez sends Cubs past Pirates, 3-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Aramis Ramirez ended a long home run drought, Ryan Dempster threw six solid innings
Rays shut out Indians
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven impressive innings, John Jaso homered
Wheldon wins stunning Indy 500 when leader crashes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — JR Hildebrand was one turn away from winning the Indianapolis 500 on his very
Pedestrian couple killed on Belmont Ave. identified
Liberty The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the names of the couple killed while crossing
Canfield mayor praises career of Fire Chief Robert Tieche, who has died at 63
Staff report CANFIELD The Canfield Joint Fire District’s chief has died. Robert J. Tieche, 63,
Rising costs means fewer Youngstown streets will be repaved this summer
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With costs for petroleum, a key component in
Liberty’s diverse Class of 2011 gets diverse commencement messages
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The remarks from three leaders of Liberty High
Keep original intent of Memorial Day alive, Valley speaker urges
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com ELLSWORTH Even though more than 1.1 million Americans have made
UPDATE: New Castle soldier serving third tour of duty killed in action
Associated Press NEW CASTLE, Pa. Military authorities say a Lawrence County, Pa., man was one of
New Castle, Pa., and NE Ohio soldiers killed in action in Afghanistan
Staff and wire report WASHINGTON A New Castle, Pa., Army staff sergeant and a northeastern Ohio
Study urges new traffic signal at South Avenue and McClurg Road in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A recently completed traffic study recommends a
Retired Mathews teacher creates community murals of Mona Lisa, 9/11 anniversary
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After the success of the 2009 mosiac mural of the Mona
Lingering effects of anthrax, Agent Orange wage war on Valley families’ lives
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Memorial Day is a time for families to celebrate those lost to
Mr., Mrs. White celebrate 50th at family dinner
POLAND A family dinner on April 24 honored Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. White of Poland for their 50th
50th anniversary of the Calcagnis is celebrated
STRUTHERS Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Calcagni Sr. of Struthers were honored by their family as they
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Kyle’s leaving would be best for all
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My parents adopted my brother, “Kyle,” when he was
Top local social workers win accolades at banquet
YOUNGSTOWN Local social workers received awards from the National Association of Social Workers
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon at Kidston Classroom in the Davis Center for a “Teaching
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following, including new programs
Local federation members gather at scholarship luncheon
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs, affiliated with the General Federation of
St. Anthony’s plans 3-day celebration
St. Anthony’s plans 3-day celebration YOUNGSTOWN A three-day celebration will mark the feast of
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Brownstone Court. John Texter will
At AHA golf scramble fundraiser, take a swing to prevent a stroke
YOUNGSTOWN Register now for the American Heart Association’s 2011 Golf Classic Scramble, which
Car show to benefit Animal Welfare League, food pantry
The Eastwood Classic Benefit Car Show, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 4, will be in the parking lot adjacent to Eastwood Field at the Eastwood Mall complex to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County and Second Harvest Food Bank.
Celebrity fitness guru Billy Blanks to conduct class in Lordstown
Billy Blanks, creator and master of Tae Bo fitness, is coming to Lordstown High School at 9 a.m. June 5 to conduct a fitness event. Registration is at 8 a.m. He will sign autographs, take photos and teach a class.
New Castle girl headed to Washington for national Bee
Lauren Ritz’s classmates at Willow Creek Learning Center plan to track her progress online this week during the 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Couple fatally struck by van
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Liberty An elderly couple died Saturday evening after they
Repeat North Side burglar headed to trial again
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police say the recent arrest of one
Springfield rallies for another state trip
By STEVE WALKER sports@vindy.com LORAIN Never give up. That’s the attitude the Springfield
Lamport wins 500th; Poland back to state
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com AKRON Poland softball coach Reid Lamport reached one career
World War II bomber bore name of a local woman
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Mcdonald While 8-year-old tomboy Dixie Lee played
Honoring those who gave all
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Even though Jason Smith was only 3 when his grandfather
Hoover maintains dominance; Boardman falls in regional
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON The third time was anything but charming for the
Youngstown's 6th Ward group discusses concerns
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Residents in the city’s 6th Ward on the South
Bruised Sorber inspires Champion
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Massillon Even with a fat lip and a bloody nose, Alison
Covelli vendor to rethink pact if city OKs JAC
CENTERPLATE insistS CITY MUST NOT HIRE COMPETITOR By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Columbiana steals first trip to state
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com KENT Columbiana High’s Dakota DeAmicis pays attention,
Vindicator spelling bee champ goes to Washington
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Lauren Ritz’s classmates at Willow Creek
Summer arts camp is set
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County Educational Service Center is offering a summer arts camp
Homeless, but still learning
Tutor Helen Italiano works with twins Ky’Liah, center, and Ky’Heir Finger, both sixth-graders at P. Ross Berry Middle School, during a tutoring session at Beatitude House.
Biden heralds recovery of auto industry
Associated Press WASHINGTON Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday credited the Obama
Mother and ex-boyfriend of Casey Anthony testify
Asssociated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The mother of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old
DeWine shows commitment
Editorial: DeWine shows commitment It was good to see Attorney Gen- eral Mike DeWine in Youngstown again,
YSU baseball falls to Valparaiso in 2011 Horizon League Baseball Championship
Staff report DAYTON Valparaiso scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to rally and
Indy hopes for a better future
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS When Alex Tagliani leads the 33-car field into the first turn of
NWS says 2011 is deadliest year for tornadoes since 1950
Associated Press WASHINGTON Storm science has greatly improved tornado warnings in recent years.
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Wal-Mart to try small on big scale
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Latasha Jones visits the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Indianapolis
Penske’s 2-car team is enigma
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. To hear Kurt Busch talk, his race team is struggling mightily
Kenseth passes Edwards to win Nationwide race
Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. Matt Kenseth passed Roush Fenway Racing teammate Carl Edwards
Wade’s whirlwind year ends with return to finals
Associated Press MiaMI Only a year ago, everything in Dwyane Wade’s life was uncertain.
GO & DO
Today Fairs, Festivals Dulci-More Festival, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Home Canners Text Book, World War II Victory Issue, copyright 1943 by Boston Woven Hose & Rubber
Threat of lawsuit by Gains won’t solve funding issues
Editorial: Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains wants the commissioners to return the $100,000 they took from
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Gil Scott-Heron, godfather of rap, dies NEW YORK Long before Public Enemy urged
It’s about sacrifice
Opinion: Mr. Hohos played his Wurlitzer organ in the warm summer evenings. The chords and melodies meandered
Twins place reliever Nathan on disabled list
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins have placed right-handed reliever Joe Nathan on
Ohio unemployment fraud increases, burdening fund
Associated Press DAYTON An increase in the amount of unemployment insurance fraud has become a
Egypt lifts blockade of tense Gaza Strip
Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip Egypt lifted a 4-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip on
THE COST OF OPTING IN | Debit-card overdraft plans
Important information for those looking into a debit-card-overdraft plan: There is no fee if you
Body of missing kayaker recovered
Associated Press DICKERSON RUN, Pa. Emergency crews in western Pennsylvania have recovered the
MEMORIAL DAY || Parades and activities
Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:
Herpes infection led to toe pain
Q. Recently, my left big toe swelled up, formed something like small blisters and itched and burned.
Medal of Honor recognizes the bravest of brave
By Brian Albrecht Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Among the veterans saluted on Memorial Day is a very
Bruins rest as season extends to June
Associated Press BOSTON The Prince of Wales trophy sat untouched on a table in the middle of the
New Michael Crichton novel is due in the fall
Associated Press NEW YORK A new, posthumous story of science gone wrong is coming in November
Deficit may be lower than was thought
Plain Dealer Columbus The ice cream barely had a chance to start melting last week before Gov.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 29, the 149th day of 2011. There are 216 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BEST BEACHES
Annual survey puts Florida’s Siesta Beach on top Associated Press SARASOTA, Fla. After years
Djokovic, Nadal and Sharapova advance at Open
Associated Press PARIS Novak Djokovic extended his perfect start to the season at the French
Class Little b Baseball roundup
Astro Falcons 3, Dave Sugar Excavating 2 STRUTHERS The Astro Falcons overcame four errors to
Veterans battle unemployment
Soldiers returning from war struggle to find jobs By Richard Burnett Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO,
Bucs gift Maholm with 4 home runs
Associated Press CHICAGO The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 13 runs total in Paul Maholm’s first 10
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS New rule CLEVELAND The Department of Veterans Affairs published the
record reviews
Brad Paisley Album: “This Is Country Music” (Arista Nashville) Grade: B Among the clich s in
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle award Robert McKay, 14, of Cortland, son of Judge W. Wyatt McKay of
Earle: ‘My strength is a yarn’
By Barry Gilbert St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Describing Steve Earle’s “I’ll Never Get
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Amanda and Joshua Fry, East Liverpool, girl, May 26. Diane
HHM plans seminars on oil, gas leases
HHM plans seminars on oil, gas leases COLUMBIANA Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd. will host two
City Sightseeing worldwide app assists visitors
Los Angeles double-decker bus tour SOLVEJ SCHOU Associated Press LOS ANGELES For many Los
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 21
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris (Ace) 2. “10th Anniversary” by James
A LIGHT TOUCH
Stainless steel has picked up a reputation as a dirt magnet McClatchy Newspapers Stainless-steel
Watch anything displayed on your PC on your TV
There is so much on the Internet these days that I’m hard-pressed to sit and watch television.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Collectors seek rare antique patriotic toys
This is the month we celebrate a holiday that goes back to 1868, after the Civil War. Flags were
METRO DIGEST || Fitness guru Billy Blanks coming to Lordstown
Billy Blanks class set for Lordstown WARREN Billy Blanks, creator and master of Tae Bo fitness,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Board of Education, special meeting, noon, Boardman Center Middle School,
Do casinos cause crime? Question is hotly debated
By Rachel Dissell Plain Dealer CLEVELAND As developers worked on plans for a $350 million
Cleveland-Akron area remains major market
Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Much concern has been raised — with good reason — over Cleveland’s
Gap widens for aid, college costs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS With high school graduation coming soon, Angelina Eutimio is
Preps at a glance
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SCORES AREA Division IV Springfield 8, Rittman 5
Disconnecting in a too-connected world
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer FRANKLIN, N.Y. The knowledge that I’d be cut off from
Obama in Poland urges all to take strong world view
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Holding out Poland’s transformation to democracy as a model for
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Outlaws, 2 p.m.: Southern rock band will take stage at 9:30
Pay-as-you-overdraft: Bank’s next fee?
You load up the cart at the supermarket, hit the checkout, and your debit card is declined because
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. They have made movies of Batman, the Hulk, Fantastic
Last chance to vote for Greatest holes
Last chance to vote for Greatest holes Voting for the 2011 Greatest Golf Holes of the Valley
Experience contributes to rehabilitation
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Of late, our 8-year-old daughter has not been completing chores and
If you’re interested in a green getaway ... Head for Hocking Hills
The host of 21 WFMJ-TV’s “Eco Wise” segment on living green shares her experiences during a recent
Attack on Mt. Calvary appalling
Opinion: Attack on Mt. Calvary appalling I almost always appreciate the editorials and all the items
Dems show Antonini they care
Opinion: First, a denial from Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras: I did not give that
Rejoining industry
As car sales recover, dealerships begin to hire salespeople Detroit Free Press DETROIT Hank
Columbiana, Trumbull county courts
COURTS Columbiana County New Complaints Bettina Leake v. Randall Wutrick, personal injury.
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North Side yard worker charged in another burglary
City police say the recent arrest of one man will mean residents on the North Side can breath a sigh of relief and hold onto their personal possessions a while longer.
Obama: Despite tight budgets, America must assist efforts toward freedom
Holding out Poland's transformation to democracy as a model for the world, President Barack Obama on Saturday exhorted Western allies and the American public alike to extend their support, energy and vision to those now reaching for democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Volunteers decorate veterans graves today
Even though Jason Smith was only 3 when his grandfather died, the Poland man’s sense of loss sometimes makes it hard to visit his relative’s gravesite at Poland Riverside Cemetery.
2 pedestrians killed this evening in Liberty
Two pedestrians are dead after they were struck by a vehicle this evening.
Taliban suicide bomber kills 2 Afghan commanders
A Taliban suicide bomber wearing a police uniform blew himself up inside a heavily guarded compound Saturday as top Afghan and international officials left a meeting, killing two senior Afghan police commanders and wounding the German general who commands coalition troops in northern Afghanistan.
Egypt lifts blockade of Gaza, Israel's tensions rise
Egypt lifted a 4-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, greatly easing travel restrictions on the 1.5 million residents of the Palestinian territory in a move that bolstered the Hamas government while dealing a setback to Israel's attempts to isolate the militant group.
Volunteers needed for MV Pride event June 12
Volunteers are needed to participate in the Mahoning Valley Pride event, pass out Equality Ohio materials, or engage in creative acts of raising awareness from noon to 7 p.m. June 12 at the B&O Banquet Center & Park, 530 Mahoning Ave.
Dickson-Skowron wedding plans are announced
Wendy Dickson of Leetonia, Larry Dickson of Columbiana, and Ronald and Denise Skowron of Youngstown
June 25 nuptials will unite Sandra Hite and David Anderson
BOARDMAN Sandra Hite and David Anderson, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement and
Brag about your rescue cat for next month's Snapz
Since June is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat Month, grab your camera and snap a shot of that special little ball of fur that you rescued from its “sheltered life.”
Fashion show, dinner will benefit youths
Fashion show, dinner will benefit youths YOUNGSTOWN Associated Neighborhood Centers will present
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She needs to leave ex-boss alone
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A few years ago, I had a one-night stand with my
HELOISE: Tips for owners of small dogs
Dear Readers: One of my assistants recently rescued a sweet female chihuahua named Daisy from a city
12 in Western Pa. charged in coke-trafficking ring
Twelve people, most from Mercer and Lawrence counties, are charged with participation in a cocaine-trafficking ring.
Donors sought to drive upgrades to golf course
Friends of Stambaugh begins fundraising campaign By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Champion High softball still unbeaten
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MASSILLON Haley McAllister’s two-run homer and key
Canfield rallies twice but comes up short in Division II semifinal
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com HUDSON Canfield High’s baseball team has been a hard
Probation for man accused of gang ties
convicted on drug charge, south sider denies LSP link By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Hubbard graduates revel in their many triumphs
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of Haley K. Thirion’s proudest high school
McDonald boys so close to title
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com navarre A light rain was falling on the Brideweser Stadium
DNA played major role in Campbell killing case
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell DNA has been an “amazing” tool and has helped
Ursuline can’t get key hits
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MASSILLON The Ursuline High baseball team’s road to the
Springfield wins in Division IV baseball
By STEVE WALKER sports@vindy.com LORAIN The ball bounced Springfield’s way on Friday in the
Family opens bar and grill in Poland
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND As people prepare to grill out in their own
Students at Taft are banking on financial literacy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Kindergartner Christian Alvarado deposited
Fitch girls runners-up at Division I meet
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Austintown With a big grin on her face and an even larger
Move from suburb to South Side props up furniture business
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a secondhand furniture store says
Trumbull towns explore forming joint fire district
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com liberty Representatives from several Trumbull County
Fallen Officers Memorial: NEVER FORGET
Youngstown Patrolman Richard Baldwin was part of the color guard at the annual Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Youngstown.
Poland Village Council to put police levy on November ballot
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Village council took the first step to placing a 1-mill
YSU students earn recognition
YSU students earn recognition youngstown Seven Mahoning Valley residents have been recognized as
Equations winners
equations Trumbull County Educational Service Center hosted an Equations competition for about 250
Cucumbers sold at Giant Eagle are recalled
Staff report PITTSBURGH Fresh cucumber supplier C.W. Hendrix Farms Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla., has
4 Mahoning Valley men hurt in crash near Pa. trades school
Staff report new castle, Pa. An accident on U.S. Route 422 near the New Castle School of Trades
Go Go suspects seek to dismiss criminal case
Staff report Youngstown The defendants in a criminal case against the Go Go Cabaret in
Ohio, Pa. officials charge 12 with drug trafficking
Staff report farrell, pa. Twelve people, most from Mercer and Lawrence counties, are charged
Bruins win thrilling Game 7
Associated Press BOSTON Nathan Horton scored with 7:33 left in Game 7, sending the Boston Bruins
Austintown woman pleads innocent
Austintown woman pleads innocent Austintown A township woman charged with driving while
Indians shut out by Tampa
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Not even the return of Grady Sizemore could help the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Taxi,’ ‘Grease’ star Conaway dies at 60 LOS ANGELES Jeff Conaway, who starred in
Quaker City race driver hurt in crash SFlb
Associated Press COLUMBUS A liberal policy group says it has dropped a lawsuit that alleged it
Ohioan faces 44 counts of child-sex abuse
Associated Press DAYTON A prosecutor says an Ohio man has been charged with 44 counts involving
LeBron: No vindication, not yet, anyway
Associated Press MIAMI Whenever he wants to feel humbled, LeBron James pops in the tapes of the
Kingdom will run Belmont
Associated Press NEW YORK The rematch is almost set. With Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom
No. 1 Wozniacki loses at French
Associated Press PARIS If Caroline Wozniacki truly was torn up inside about her latest loss at a
3 sentenced for setting teen’s hair on fire
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio Two southwest Ohio teens who took part in setting another
Garcia, Palmer share Nelson lead
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Sergio Garcia shot his second straight 4-under 66 on Friday for a
Faulty readings led to ’09 crash
Associated Press PARIS Two co-pilots facing faulty instrument readings and a stall fought to
YSU falls to Wright St. at Horizon tourney
Staff report Dayton Wright State scored four runs in the first inning and five in the eighth to
IndyCar has that familiar NASCAR feel
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Controversial new rules. Grumpy drivers. Back-room deals. Twitter
Obama honors Polish history
Obama honors Polish history WARSAW, Poland President Barack Obama on Friday honored the memories
Testimony in Anthony trial focuses on odor in car
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The rancor among attorneys heated up Friday as the prosecution
Correia pitches Bucs past Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Just call Kevin Correia the road warrior. Correia pitched shutout
Russia offers to mediate exit of Gadhafi
Russia offers to mediate exit of Gadhafi Associated Press DEAUVILLE, France Russia abandoned
OSU won’t release emails about Pryor
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State has cited privacy laws in declining to provide
27 Ohio businesses on Fortune 500 list
27 Ohio businesses on Fortune 500 list YOUNGSTOWN Ohio ranks fifth among states when it comes to
US judge rules against corporate-contribution ban
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. A U.S. judge has ruled that the campaign-finance law banning
Marching Pride seeks members
Staff report youngstown The YSU Marching Pride, Youngstown State University’s marching band, is
“Business has really picked up. It’s a corner, and the traffic stops, and people can
“Business has really picked up. It’s a corner, and the traffic stops, and people can see the
YSU students recognized
Staff report youngstown Emily Herman of Youngstown, a Youngstown State University graduate
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William H. Brooks Jr. 45, of 2861 Rochester Drive,
Valley native receives 2011 teaching award
Staff report lexington, ky. Kimberly Ward Anderson, a 1977 graduate of East Palestine High
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Gov. Tim
Initial sermon
Initial sermon YOUNGSTOWN Cedric Jamarr Haynes Sr., son of Elder Cedric Haynes and the late
Faith Q&A
McClatchy Newspapers Voices of Faith: Are some people sick because they are so weak spiritually?
Process reopened
Process reopened lisbon The Beaver Local School District will reopen the open-enrollment process
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 28, the 148th day of 2011. There are 217 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Actress Carroll Baker is 80. Actor John Karlen (“Cagney and Lacey”) is 78. Actress Beth
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
After death, life goes on
Yes, everyone, there is a “heaven.” The Bible talks about heaven as a place that God has prepared
Ear surgeons launch app for smartphones
Staff report WARREN Dr. William H. Lippy, one of the foremost surgeons in the field of hearing
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 7 6 2 uA J 9 8 vA J 6 w6 The
Parole board to hear Akron mother’s school case
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state parole board will have a clemency hearing in
Mosque plan sparks legal fight
Opinion: Last year, a Muslim congregation in Murfreesboro, Tenn., a pleasant college town of about 110,000
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.35 .06 Avalon
Helping Haitians in the US
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Obama administration last week extended what’s known as “temporary protected
Contracts to buy homes decline to 7-month low
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes fell sharply
Bewitching fall TV Are witches the new vampires?
By Melissa Maerz Los Angeles Times NEW YORK Guys with fangs are so last year. This fall,
Consumer spending shows weak increase
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers spent more in April, but much of the increase was eaten up
Mubarak’s public trial serves as warning to other dictators
Editorial: The Arab Spring, a common refer- ence to the popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa
1-room school opens Sunday
Staff report MERCER, PA. The Caldwell One-Room School, on Mercer-Greenville Road between Mercer
Lady Gaga marketing blitz pays off
Associated Press NEW YORK The release of a pop star’s album usually comes with the typical
An occasional fistfight is fun
Opinion: COLUMBUS State lawmakers’ partisan differences are more evident as the weeks wind down before
GO & DO
TOday Comedy Quinn Patterson, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New
Staff report
Staff report SALEM Rain was apparently a factor in a wreck during a race Friday as Quaker City
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Frontiers, 8:30 p.m.: Journey tribute band will kick off the
Schedule
Schedule Party on the Plaza June 10: Opener, P.S. and Blue Collar; headliner, Graphic Pink.
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Canfield Rotary raffles off Chevy Cruze
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to the Canfield Rotary and Greenwood Chevrolet, a local
Canfield students earn rifle shooting honors
Two Canfield High School students recently received awards at the Vienna Cougars’ Junior Rifle Team
Flag football squads beat the heat in Week 5
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
PTA groups clothe community
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Usually, the PTAs of the Austintown school district are busy
Design students earn top honors
Students in the Interactive Multimedia Program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
memorial day | Events in the Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:
Lynn Kirk carnival offers fair fun
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Beanbags, golf balls and even frogs were found flying through
AMS sixth-graders showcase science project
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown Middle School sixth-graders didn’t have an ordinary
ABWA hears about studying abroad
Youngstown State University senior Melissa Dobstaff was guest speaker at the Youngstown Charter
West students finish martial arts program
Thirty students of West Boulevard Elementary School celebrated graduation with family and friends
St. Christine’s welcomes grandparents
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Flag football squads beat the heat
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
Edwards hoping for change of luck in 600
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Carl Edwards has not had a wonderful working
Broadway-themed event celebrates BPAC
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one night, it seemed that the address of New York City’s
Stadium Drive ‘seniors’ enjoy their prom
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Shirts and ties, fancy dresses, corsages and boutonnieres were
Most Likely to Write This Column
Back in fifth grade, I thought I was pretty cool. Everyone at school liked me and I had proof. At
Boardman Relay for Life celebrates hope
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On the night of May 13 and the morning of May 14, the football
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
C.H. Campbell students earn free lunch
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com More than 135 C.H. Campbell Elementary School students
Teens advance to Go, collect root beer floats
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The competitive juices were flowing during Throwback Game
Flag football squads beat the heat in Week 5
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
Glitz and glamour rule prom promenade
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Plenty of glitz and glamour were on display at Canfield High
Canfield Rotary raffles off Chevy Cruze
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to the Canfield Rotary and Greenwood Chevrolet, a local
Speaker tackles tough issues at North
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As a counselor and director of programming at Joyce Juvenile
Pack 44 looking for a few good Scouts
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Whether they’re helping clean their community, mastering survival
Flag football squads beat the heat in Week 5
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
Poland eighth-graders visit Washington D.C.
Poland Middle School eighth-graders took in all the historical sites during their annual field trip
Holy Family honors academic aces
Holy Family School hosted its annual Principal’s Academic Honors Banquet at the Parish Center in
McKinley students explore family heritage
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Flags from Greece, Puerto Rico, Ireland and Italy hung proudly in
Boardman runners qualify for regionals
The Boardman boys track team qualified several athletes to the 2011 Regional Championship during the
Sports briefs
Fitch falls 9-8 to Jackson The Austintown Fitch High School softball team’s 16 hits weren’t enough
Boardman girls advance four events to regionals
The Boardman girls track team had five girls in four events qualify to the regionals, one step away
Sports briefs
Fait qualifies for regionals Jake Fait of Boardman won the 16-18 division at the Optimist
Boardman briefs
Take part in an outdoor market Vendors, crafters, concessions, individuals or organizations are
Board member trumpets objection of music fees
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A fee to be charged to band and choir students beginning next
Hilltoppers share Ohio’s history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield briefs
Become a TOPS member TOPS Chapter No. 1805 is welcoming new members who want to lose weight or
Middle school orchestras perform
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the students who performed the fifth- and sixth-grade
Boardman Police Blotter
May 6 Harassment: A McDonald woman told police her brother-in-law called threatening to kill her
Poland briefs
Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered for eligible women
Drive begins to add names of blacks to Ohio memorial of blacks to war memorial
2 ceremonies planned Monday in Cleveland By Dave Davis Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The names of
Residents knee deep in flooding fiasco
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Residents flooded the city administration building to discuss
Sports briefs
Poland doubles team headed to state Poland doubles team Ken Duncan and Garrett Gardner won a pair
Austintown Police Blotter
May 9 Breaking and entering: A floor buffer and Dell computer were stolen at RBN Cleaning, 5204
More teachers in Austintown
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Five teaching positions will be reinstated because of an
Boardman boys second at Fed track meet
The Boardman High School boys track team finished runners-up May 13 at the 2011 Federal League Track
Austintown briefs
Class of 1991 will meet The Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1991 will host its 20-year
Boardman girls sixth at Federal League meet
After a storm delay, the Boardman High School girls track team finished sixth with 62 points at the
Retirement saves school millions
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The Boardman Board of Education expects to save $6.8
District hosts new school groundbreaking ceremony
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday at Frank Ohl
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents to school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Gas prices put the squeeze on family budgets
Associated Press NEW YORK There’s less money this summer for hotel rooms, surfboards and bathing
Historical society to honor preservation of Struthers home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The winners of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s 2011 Historic
Parents face backlash over keeping baby’s sex a secret
Associated Press TORONTO A Canadian couple says it’s none of the world’s business to know their
Sports briefs
Canfield finishes first in Red Tier The Canfield High School tennis team defeated Howland 3-2 in
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents to school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Cole fights off illness to win KO Drugs title
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sick all week with a sore throat, everyone would
Friday, May 27 (103 stories)
Cucumbers being recalled for possible salmonella contaminaiton
Fresh cucumber supplier C.W. Hendrix Farms Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla., has voluntarily recalled fresh cucumbers distributed from its facility between May 6 and 13, due to possible salmonella contamination.
Hubbard graduates 193 at Stambaugh tonight
One of Haley K. Thirion’s proudest high school accomplishments, besides having a diploma bearing her name, amounts to a big zero.
City man accused of gang membership gets probation
City man accused of gang membership gets probation
Group forms to aid Stambaugh golf course
With the city unable to provide funding to pay for repairs and improvements to its Henry Stambaugh
Blackbeard’s anchor recovered off NC coast
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (AP) — An anchor from what’s believed to be the wreck of the pirate Blackbeard’s
Defendant in 4 Calif killings pleads not guilty
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (AP) — A man charged with killing four Northern California women with matching
Crystal Cathedral to file bankruptcy exit plan
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP) — The Crystal Cathedral megachurch will immediately file plans to emerge
Judge: Corporate donations ban unconstitutional
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has ruled that the campaign finance law banning corporations from
Bluefin tuna escapes endangered species list
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal officials have decided to keep bluefin tuna off the endangered
Man who bought Ohio St memorabilia faces drug, money charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The tattoo parlor owner who bought Ohio State football memorabilia was charged
Death toll from Joplin, Mo. tornado rises to 132
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — The death toll from the savage tornado that tore through Joplin, Mo. has climbed
Man who bought Ohio St memorabilia is charged
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged the tattoo parlor owner who bought Ohio State
Fiancee: Casey Anthony had bond with dead toddler
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The fiancee of Casey Anthony’s brother says Anthony had an “amazing”
Ex-IMF head leaves $50,000-a-month house for doctor’s visit
NEW YORK (AP) — Former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn spent a couple of
Paraplegic Colorado skier killed at Arapahoe Basin
FRISCO, Colo. (AP) — Colorado authorities say a paraplegic skier was killed after taking a hard
Ohio 5th in businesses on Fortune 500 list
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio ranks fifth among states when it comes to businesses on the 2011 Fortune 500 list.
Clinton: Pakistan needs to take ‘decisive steps’
ISLAMABAD (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said today that relations between
Son: Mladic says he’s not guilty of war crimes
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic can be extradited to a U.N.
Public trash cans worth $40K stolen in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An audit has determined trash cans worth nearly $40,000 have been stolen from
Driver hits house, bank during police pursuit
HARBORCREEK, Pa. (AP) — Police in northwestern Pennsylvania say a man crashed into a house and a
PBS special tonight features Youngstown
A documentary that examines Youngstown’s plan to shrink its infrastructure to a more-manageable size will air at 9:30 tonight on Western Reserve PBS (WNEO 45.1).
Former Ponderosa Park structures to be condemned
Mahoning County District Board of Health is working with Goshen Township trustees to condemn some structures on the site of the former Ponderosa Park and rehabilitate others.
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. June 5 in the Community Room at
HELOISE: Diluting bleach stops spots
Dear Heloise: I just had to thank you and the woman who wrote to share what she learned about the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Playgroup moms act like mean girls
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am in an awkward social situation. My 3-year-old
Holy Family salutes students at academic honors banquet
POLAND Holy Family School honored sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students when it sponsored its
Sportsman’s club will sponsor breakfast
NEGLEY, Ohio Lake Tomahawk Sportsman’s Club will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8 to 11
Area schools recognized for recycling phone books
Mahoning County commissioners, their recycling division, and AT&T recognized six local schools Thursday for recycling 10,323 pounds of outdated telephone directories.
Betras challenges chamber CEO to debate on SB 5
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras is challenging Tom Humphries, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s president and chief executive officer, to debate him on the merits of Senate Bill 5.
Salem woman dies in one-car crash
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a fatal Thursday morning accident.
Valley flight makes emergency landing
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com PITTSBURGH Passengers on an Allegiant Airline flight from
Mahoning Valley track athletes advance from D2 regional
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com ravenna Salem senior Mike King’s coach, Jen Neapolitan, pumped
Go Go case defendant assaulted
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old Youngstown man is in the
Gabriel pitches and hits Poland to semifinal win
Gabriel pitches and hits Poland to semifinal win By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com AKRON Erin
Emergency responders: Motorists must pull over for the safety of all
Making the right moves By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Drivers of firetrucks,
Boardman pounds Hudson in Division I regional
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com AKRON It rained hard right at the start of the game and it
Cleveland men accused of using fake money in Boardman, Niles
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com boardman Two men were arraigned Thursday night,
Chaney graduate was star on field and off
Frank McPhee, 80 By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN East High graduate Joe
Cameras aim to catch illegal dumping
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will have nine cameras up and running
KO Drugs announces ’12 hall of fame inductees
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the K.O. Drugs H.S. Boxing Tournament returns
Ohio auditor places Liberty schools in fiscal watch
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com liberty The state has placed the school district in
Youngstown officer target of internal investigation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating whether an
Mahoning County approves annexing land for golf links
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have approved
Poor driving habits can cost you big bucks
GM's new Cruze LT gets about 24 MPG in the city and about 36 on the highway, but those numbers can be severely reduced by reckless driving and lack of vehicle service, engineers say.
Nuclear power plant at risk from twisters
Associated Press WASHINGTON The closest nuclear power plant to tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo., was
Victims’ families lash out at Hutsenpiller
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Family members of two dead men lashed out at Karenda A.
Pain in hands doesn’t slow down Indy driver De Silvestro
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Simona De Silvestro has a simple game plan this weekend — gut it
Boardman man charged with abduction must serve additional time
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Boardman man convicted of trying to abduct a 14-year-old girl from
'Jane Eyre' adaptation is truly inspired
“Poor, obscure, plain and little” is how the heroine of “Jane Eyre” describes herself. The latest film of Charlotte Bronte’s moody Gothic romance is anything but. There is not a drab image or a middling performance in the piece. The freewheeling adaptation — now playing at Shenango Valley Cinemas in Hermitage, Pa. — drops needless scenes and spurs the story ahead with galloping momentum.
Farmers ad puts focus on Main Street
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com CANFIELD Those who watched the “American Idol” season finale
METRO DIGEST || Harding trumpeters to perform in DC
Harding trumpeters to perform in DC WARREN Trumpet players for the Warren G. Harding High School
METRO DIGEST || Police investigate 1-car accident
Police investigate 1-car accident POLAND Police are investigating a one-car accident that
Youngstown man faces domestic-violence charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 27-year-old city man is in Mahoning
Ex-OSU player Small makes claims
Associated Press COLUMBUS A former Ohio State wide receiver told the school’s student newspaper
Ex-substitute teacher pleads guilty in sex case
Staff report WARREN A former Brookfield substitute teacher pleaded guilty Thursday in Trumbull
Despite Tribe’s success, Acta is far from satisfied
Associated Press CLEVELAND The downtown ballpark, pulsating at times this season like it hasn’t
Ex-corrections officer sentenced for using intercom to eavesdrop
Staff report WARREN Barbara Ruggieri, 45, a former corrections officer at the Trumbull County
Libya crisis causes rift at G-8 summit
Associated Press DEAUVILLE, France France says Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi must leave power
NCAA rejects USC appeal to reduce football sanctions
Associated Press los angeles Southern California acknowledges its football program committed
Death toll rises to 126; several missing found
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. The death toll from the massive tornado that devastated the
High court upholds Ariz. employer law
High court upholds Ariz. employer law PHOENIX The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld an Arizona
Heat wave goodbye to the Bulls in five
Associated Press CHICAGO LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined to win a championship.
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gaither M. Randolph, 58, of 5638 Terrytown Road,
Wet conditions leave Ohio planting behind schedule
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican state Rep. Bob Peterson had about 34 hours
Man indicted in fatal shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up an indictment against a
Youngstown sets dates for summer day camps, pool
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s parks-and-recreation department will sponsor free summer day
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jason and Kristie McQuistion, Youngstown, boy, May 25. ST.
Ohio senators plan changes to budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio senators are closely scrutinizing the accountability of charter
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Canucks happy to have time to heal before finals begin
Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa never
Friends describe Casey Anthony as carefree
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A lengthy list of friends and ex-boyfriends on Thursday
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, including
Brad Keselowski takes pole for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C. A strong practice session
Carano has the inside track
Opinion: If history is any indication, Mahoning County Democratic precinct committee members will select
Nadal advances; Clijsters ousted in Paris
Associated Press PARIS After losing two match points in the second set and feeling her
Speculators were driving up oil prices, Saudis told US
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON When oil prices hit a record $147 a barrel in July 2008, the
Girard man charged with misdemeanor theft, assault
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Gabriel Artis, 47, of Forsyth Avenue, Girard, is in Mahoning County jail
Officials consider Ohio horses safe
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state’s official veterinarian believes Ohio is safe from a deadly
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Christopher Lee is 89. Actress Lee Meriwether is 76. Actor Louis Gossett Jr. is
Population growth is hot topic too
Opinion: Population growth is hot topic too The commentary by Peter Goldmark in the May 20 Vindicator
History Channel will bring Bible stories to small screen
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES As a kid in the 1960s, reality TV king Mark
Memorial Day || Where to go
memorial day Where to go Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator.
Grammy changes draw ire
Associated Press NEW YORK A coalition of musicians is demanding the Recording Academy restore
Parts of Patriot Act extended by Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress on Thursday passed a four-year extension of post-Sept. 11
Is China cause for concern?
Opinion: Arturo Valenzuela, the outgoing head of the U.S. State Department’s Latin American affairs bureau,
Insight into GOP contest
Opinion: As the Republican presidential race finally revs up, it’s important to separate the significant from
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 27, the 147th day of 2011. There are 218 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
In hindsight, U.S. investment in auto industry was brilliant
Editorial: Once again this week the nation saw an example of how right it was for President George W. Bush to
Powerful storms pound several central US states
Powerful storms pound several central US states AP Photo MODG103, INDC101, MOSED103, MODG102,
Tree toppled by storm kills 2 in metro Atlanta
Associated Press ATLANTA Authorities say storms blowing through metro Atlanta toppled a tree,
Dollar takes a hit
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday “Money talks,” the old saying goes. The U.S. dollar has been the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 6 p.m.: Hoss Jarman and the Juggernauts are
4 tornadoes confirmed in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI Four tornadoes that touched down in Ohio tore roofs off homes,
Quieting the public nuisances
Opinion: Quieting the public nuisances Los Angeles Times: Anyone who has been forced to endure a stranger’s
PeopleKeys relocates its headquarters to Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN PeopleKeys Inc., which provides hiring solutions for businesses, announced
oddly enough
oddly enough Pa. man knocks out wall, pulls plane from basement CAMP HILL, Pa. Lots of houses
Thursday, May 26 (138 stories)
Orlando-bound Allegiant Air flight forced to land in Pittsburgh
Passengers on an Allegiant Airline flight from Youngstown to Florida were to continue their journey early this morning after making an emergency landing at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Harding trumpeters to perform Memorial Day taps in D.C.
Trumpet players for the Warren G. Harding High School Marching Band will perform taps during the National Moment of Remembrance in the National Memorial Day Parade on Monday in Washington, D.C.
Unabomber manifesto draws $17,500 bid online
ATLANTA (AP) — A handwritten copy of the unabomber’s infamous manifesto has a high bid of more than
4th judge cleared path for McCreery ‘Idol’ payout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scotty McCreery can thank a fourth judge for clearing his path to becoming the
Google launches trial of tap-to-pay phone system
NEW YORK (AP) — Google wants the smartphone to be the wallet of the future, a container for digital
Utah AG flip-flops, appeals woman’s prison release
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s attorney general has changed course on a previous decision not to
Boardman man to return to prison on abduction charge
Boardman man to return to prison on abduction charge
SF bans unsolicited Yellow Pages drop-offs
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco has become the first U.S. city to ban the unsolicited
10th Somali guilty plea entered in piracy trial
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A tenth Somali man has pleaded guilty to piracy for his role in the hijacking of
Kerrigan’s brother gets 2.5 years for dad assault
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts judge sentenced the brother of Olympic figure skater Nancy
Mahoning commissioners approve annexation of Beaver Twp. property to Columbiana
Mahoning commissioners approve annexation of Beaver Twp. land to Columbiana
Weave thieves grab $10,000 in hair extensions
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — The owner of a beauty supply store in suburban Atlanta says thieves rammed
A month later, Ala. survivors still in shelters
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — It’s been a month since tornadoes bulldozed seven southern states, killing
NJ to pull out of greenhouse gas initiative
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey will exit a 10-state regional
By the Numbers: 2011 tornado season so far
Figures about the tornado that ripped through Joplin, Mo., on Sunday and the 2011 tornado season.
232 still unaccounted for after tornado hit Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials say 232 people are still unaccounted for four days after a
Blagojevich takes stand to testify in own defense
CHICAGO (AP) — Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is testifying at his corruption retrial in
Pa. high court: Allegheny Co. sex-offender law invalid
Pa. high court: Allegheny Co. sex-offender law invalid
Calif. sex offender busted logging onto Facebook
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — California authorities say A registered sex offender who’s banned
Official thinks Ohio safe from horse-virus outbreak
Official thinks Ohio safe from horse-virus outbreak
Pa. man knocks out wall, pulls plane from basement
CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — Lots of houses have a two-car garage. Dan Reeves’ had a one-airplane basement.
Wife takes over plane when pilot-husband can’t fly
DENVER (AP) — Authorities say a woman took over the controls of a small airplane when her pilot-
Blagojevich attorneys seek mistrial — again
CHICAGO (AP) — Attorneys for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have asked for a mistrial — again.
Man arraigned in courthouse assault on Atty. Rucci, city cop
Man arraigned for alleged assault on Atty. Sebastian Rucci, city cop
Yale announces return of ROTC
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University has agreed to bring back the ROTC for the first time in
Fixed mortgage rates fall to 2011 lows
NEW YORK (AP) — Fixed mortgage rates hit the lowest point of the year for the third straight week.
Police satisfied with lineup in Giants fan attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police on Wednesday said they were satisfied with the results of a lineup to
Obama: US, Russia to work on missile defense
DEAUVILLE, France (AP) — Addressing a major irritant to U.S.-Russia relations, President Barack
Trial ordered for teen in crash that killed 2
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania teenager has been ordered to stand trial in a crash
Stocks fall after dim jobs, growth reports
Stocks are opening lower a day after their first gain this week, following disappointing U.S.
Good Morning Boardman event slated
BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Good Morning, Boardman! event will take place
War crimes fugitive Mladic arrested in Serbia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Gen. Ratko Mladic, Europe’s most wanted war crimes suspect, has been
Teary Nancy Kerrigan to judge: Send brother home
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan broke down in tears as she asked a
FL mom tears up as moments with daughter described
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida mother charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter wiped away tears
11-year-old accused of throwing rocks through West Blvd. school
Police arrested an 11-year-old township boy after landscape bricks were thrown through windows at West Boulevard Elementary School.
Donate food today, get discount on propane
People who donate at least four cans of food can get a 20-pound propane cylinder filled for $10 today or Friday at Ohio Gas of Columbiana, 2705 state Route 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Club members earn gardening awards
Club members earn gardening awards BOARDMAN Members of local garden clubs won top national
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Visitors brought bedbug problem
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: For the past 10 summers, “Dan and Kelly” have
HELOISE: Putting a stop to junk mail
Dear Heloise: I’m receiving so much mail that I’ve had to install a larger mailbox. Is there someone
Packard foundation planning another benefit concert
Packard Music Hall Foundation raised $300 for the recent Warren Relay of Life and more than $600 for to help the foundation promote future events at the April 2 Local Musicians Rock fundraiser.
Ronald Pugh indicted in McCoy murder
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted Ronald J. Pugh Jr., 26, of East Philadelphia Avenue, Youngstown, on a charge of murder in the
Valley man rebuffs defense claims in Fla. murder case
Accusations that former Trumbull County deputy George Anthony covered up the death of his 2-year-old granddaughter and sexually molested his daughter, Casey, are “preposterous,” said Anthony’s brother-in-law, Austintown auto dealer Chuck Eddy.
Fitch sends two to state in Div. I
Ali Tolich lay in the grass next to the discus area and watched as Austintown Fitch teammate Billy Price made his throws.
Specialty enrollees in Youngstown district top 300
The new visual and performing arts, and science, technology, engineering and math schools in the city will house about 330 students next year.
Fullum’s HR has Clippers flying high
After watching her team squander a seven-run lead before forcing an extra inning, Columbiana’s Khylea Fullum went to the plate for the fifth time hoping to make contact and get on base.
Liberty schools face fiscal mess
The school district is facing the prospect of fiscal-emergency status, and its treasurer has resigned, leaving unanswered questions about why she didn’t give the state records for audits.
State tennis features 4 Valley players
For the fourth straight year, Warren JFK’s Michael Fredericka will play for the state title in Division II singles tennis tournament.
Heavy spring rain hinders pollination
This time of year, Alan Eggleston’s backyard should look like a freeway for honey bees. “They should be rocketing out toward the neighbors’ yards,” said the Cortland resident and beekeeper.
KO Drugs will crown champs in 23 classes
The K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tourney will draw to a close Friday with 23 championships on the line at the ITAM Banquet Center, 115 S. Meridian Road.
Canfield board member sounds sour note over $50 music fees
A fee to be charged to band and choir students beginning next year is a point of contention with one school board member.
YSU wins opener
Youngstown State scored four runs in the eighth inning and got an outstanding performance from senior pitcher Phil Klein to defeat Milwaukee, 4-2.
Developer seeks support in building Struthers housing
A nonprofit developer is going to try again to build senior-citizen housing, but this time the city isn’t sure it will support the effort.
Baseball teams in regionals
Here’s a free tip for all you high school baseball fans who are planning to follow your favorite team at the regional tournament this week: Pack an umbrella.
ValleyCare nurses OK pact extension
Nurses at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center in Youngstown and at ValleyCare Hillside Rehabilitation Center in Howland have voted to extend their contracts for one year.
Tayala unleashes the discus, hits 197 feet
It was the last throw in the best series of throws of Matthias Tayala’s life and as he came out of his spin and released the discus, he nearly lost his footing and stepped over the front of the throwing ring.
Judge appoints special prosecutors in probe of Trumbull Co. engineer
A judge has appointed two special prosecutors to determine whether to file charges against David DeChristofaro, the county engineer.
Valley law enforcement to adopt fugitive-surrender program
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, right, talks with Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams after announcing the Fugitive Safe Surrender program would come to Youngstown next year. The two were part of a safety summit Wednesday at St. Dominic Church on the city’s South Side.
Valley Dems lambaste Kasich over budget, SB 5
Elected Democratic officials from Youngstown and Mahoning County, along with local union leaders, criticized Gov. John Kasich for his state budget proposal and for Senate Bill 5.
OEA: 3,800 teachers, staff to lose jobs
Ohio school districts already are cutting thousands of jobs in anticipation of losing funding in the upcoming state budget.
Campbell schools adopt pay-freeze contracts
The board of education accepted new two-year contracts with teachers and Ohio Association of Public School Employees workers.
DeWine: Internet cafes are not legal
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine said most Internet gaming caf s and sweepstakes businesses are operating illegally.
Severe storm causes widespread outages
More than 1,000 Mahoning and Trumbull county residents were without power after a severe thunderstorm Wednesday night.
State lawmakers renew drive to ban hybrids
Republican lawmakers have renewed their efforts to ban medical research involving the creation of human-animal hybrids.
Ohio House OKs bill to open state parks to drilling
The Ohio House has approved legislation to open state parks and other state-owned lands to oil and gas drilling.
Poland accountant seeks Mahoning treasurer position
A Poland certified public accountant, who specializes in government auditing, is seeking the appointment to Mahoning County treasurer.
Suspect pleads innocent in stabbing of Girard police officer
William J. Exline, 31, of Skoplee Street, Girard, accused of stabbing a Girard police officer May 4, has entered a plea of innocent by reason of insanity.
Jones for Revival plans extended set at festival
Those who go to Jonesfest on Saturday will get an extra-large helping of Jones for Revival.
Ethnic groups will unite for a new street festival
Two things you need to know about next month’s inaugural Simply Slavic Festival: It’s not a polka party. There will be pirogi.
A grateful Oprah wraps up her show
Oprah Winfrey ended her famous talk show Wednesday by telling her viewers of 25 years that they weren’t saying goodbye.
Cleveland comic adds an element of improv
After nearly a decade in the game, funnyman Quinn Patterson feels as though he’s finally on the move.
Weathersfield workers have their wages frozen
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees say all township
450 Warren teachers praised for adopting 3-year pay freeze
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Michael Notar, Warren schools business manager, praised
NEWSMAKERS | Scotty McCreery wins ‘American Idol’
Scotty McCreery is the new “American Idol,” defeating fellow country crooner Lauren Alaina.
That one was ugly: Indians blasted by Bosox
The Indians knew it was coming. They were due, perhaps overdue, to play a miserable game. At some point, their impressive, unexpected start figured to slow down.
INDIANAPOLIS 500 Rookie driver challenged by diabetes
Charlie Kimball is facing the biggest challenge of his racing career Sunday.
Shareholders meetings hit the road to avoid conflicts
When it’s time for the annual meeting, and things might get ugly, there’s no place like the road.
Pirates lose in 11 to Braves
Instead of leaving PNC Park elated after one of the best days of his career, Pittsburgh’s Steve Pearce was disappointed that he didn’t come through in the clutch.
Akron Children’s on lists for best hospitals
Akron Children’s Hospital has been ranked in four of U.S. News Media Group’s annual lists of Best Children’s Hospitals.
FirstEnergy pays customer rebate for old appliances
Ohio’s FirstEnergy Corp. customers can participate in a new energy-saving program that allows them to receive up to a $50 cash rebate by recycling their old appliances.
Poland fall sports parent meetings set
The Poland High School Athletic Department will have a fall sports parent meeting on June 8 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
Tampa Bay forces Game 7
The Tampa Bay Lightning stayed alive in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 6 on Wednesday night.
METRO DIGEST || 11-year-old arrested
11-year-old arrested BOARDMAN Police arrested an 11-year-old township boy after landscape bricks
MLB roundup | Wednesday’s other games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Brewers 6, Nationals 4 MILWAUKEE Zack Greinke hit the go-ahead homer and
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD May
Damage tops $123M
The Ohio Insurance Institute estimates that mid-April storms caused more than $123 million in damage across Ohio.
Party on the Plaza set to begin Friday
Party on the Plaza, the end-of-the-workweek blowouts outside Buffalo Wild Wings on Central Square, downtown, will begin another season Friday.
Dulci-More to take center stage at festival
The annual Dulci-More Festival will be Friday through Sunday at BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Road.
Obama: West still leads world
President Barack Obama spoke Wednesday from one heart of “Old Europe” to assert that the U.S.-European alliance will lead the 21st century even as new powers such as China, India and Brazil emerge.
It comes with the territory
Opinion: WASHINGTON Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels’ decision not to run for president offers the perfect
Mavericks close out series, beating OKC
Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA finals.
Forecasts, TV, luck ease tornado risk in Okla.
Associated Press PIEDMONT, Okla. When three tornadoes marched toward Oklahoma City and its
Nightlife
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Time Machine, 7 p.m.
Mom of bullied teen urges action on bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Filthy text messages and behind-the-back whispers were just a sample
Pawlenty’s pace is picking up
Opinion: WASHINGTON Asked three weeks ago if he would like to run for president, Mitch Daniels replied,
Man reported missing found, returned home
Staff report new castle, pa. A man missing since May 18 was found Wednesday at the Rescue
Betras again calls on chamber for records
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David
Senate progresses on Patriot Act
Senate progresses on Patriot Act WASHINGTON Squeezed against a deadline, the Senate late
Djokovic’s streak hits 41
Associated Press PARIS Even if Novak Djokovic is tennis’ man of the moment, there’s a long, long
Vacant Boardman house persists as site for sore eyes
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A foreclosed property with an unsettling past
Community-action agency fires worker
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jamira Ellis, a longtime MYCAP employee who
Feds plan to charge Edwards, source says
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The Justice Department plans to bring criminal charges against
Youngstown No. 1 for cheap housing
Youngstown’s latest inclusion on a list comes from the National Association of Realtors, which ranked the city as the cheapest major housing market.
NFL sees that fans are upset
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The NFL is seeing the early signs of cracks in fan loyalty. Ten
Memorial Day
Memorial Day What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Mahoning County court filings
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew T. Guza, 23, of 404 Melrose Ave., Boardman,
Businesses cut orders for durable goods
Associated Press WASHINGTON Businesses cut back on their orders for heavy machinery, computers,
Daily airline service will be a boon to area
Editorial: Eight years have passed since the Mahoning Valley was served by commercial airlines that flew in
Appliance Recycling
Appliance Recycling Who: FirstEnergy Corp. customers. What: Old, but working, refrigerators,
Testimony: Casey Anthony partied while her little girl was missing
The Florida mother accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter partied, promoted nightclub events and entered a swimsuit contest around the time the toddler disappeared, according to testimony Wednesday.
Ariz. shooting suspect ruled incompetent
The man accused of wounding Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a deadly rampage lowered his head to within inches of the courtroom table Wednesday. When he lifted it, he began yelling, angry and loud.
Selected local stocks
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CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
OSU faculty, staff using Twitter
The Ohio State University Medical Center is continuing down the path of innovation, this time leveraging the use of social media to advance their knowledge of coursework material.
Smelly feet squelch sex life
Q. My wife has complained that I have very stinky feet. It’s putting her off sex and upsetting the
Under the bright lights: SXSW studs bring party
For the past few years, the Bright Light Social Hour has been rocking its hometown of Austin, Texas, which is no easy feat.
New This week
New This week The Hangover Part II (R) ss Right after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil,
A skewed sense of morality
Opinion: A skewed sense of morality The May 23 editorial dealing with the Middle East situation starts with
Talk about hypocrisy
Opinion: The News & Observer, Raleigh (N.C.): Wise mamas everywhere counsel their kids that two wrongs don’t
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Fiddler on the Roof,SDRq Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, special meeting, 11 a.m., township administration
Locally managed medical fellowship recognized
A locally managed medical fellowship is among 11 programs in the United States recognized recently by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
CPR/AED classes
The American Red Cross “CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers” eight-hour course in basic life support includes one-person and two-person CPR for infants, children and adults.
For the long haul
Once tipping the scales at 412 pounds, commercial driver Glenn Horack now carries two precious things in his Peterbilt truck to help with weight loss: His wife, Karla, — who keeps him honest — and a slow cooker.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Wild turkey cozies up to Ohio woman and her husband
An Ohio woman said she and her husband can’t have Thanksgiving turkey anymore, now that a wild turkey has “adopted” them.
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Missing man found in New Castle
A man missing since May 18 was found Wednesday at the Rescue Mission here, Pennsylvania State Police reported.
Area storms downs lines, cuts power
More than 1,000 Mahoning and Trumbull county residents were without power following a severe thunderstorm Wednesday night.
Developer to try again for senior housing in Struthers
A nonprofit developer is going to try again to build senior-citizen housing, but this time the city isn’t sure it will support the effort.
New fee for Canfield band, choir students
A fee to be charged to band and choir students beginning next year is a point of contention with one school board member.
Liberty schools left with questions in wake of treasurer's resignation
The school district is facing the prospect of fiscal emergency status and its treasurer has resigned, leaving unanswered questions about why she didn’t give the state records for audits.
UPDATE: Tornado watch for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
UPDAE: Severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
Campbell school board, teachers, OAPSE workers reach two-year pact
Campbell school board, teachers, OAPSE workers reach two-year pact
Police: 6-year-old takes loaded gun to Canton school
Police: 6-year-old takes loaded gun to Canton school
Youngstown man wins Rolling Cash 5 prize
A city man is the latest winner in an Ohio Lottery online game.
Suspect in Rep. Giffords shooting declared incompetent
The man accused of wounding Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and killing six in a shooting rampage in Arizona is mentally incompetent to stand trial, a judge ruled Wednesday after two deputy U.S. marshals dragged the man out of the courtroom because of an angry outburst.
Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally imcompetent
Judge: Ariz. shooting suspect mentally incompetent
AP: Lakers in talks with former Cavs coach Mike Brown
AP: Lakers in talks with former Cavs coach Mike Brown
Soldier guilty of Iraq deaths in Ga. court martial
FORT STEWART, Ga. (AP) — An Army sergeant has been found guilty of two counts of premeditated murder
Calif. freed 450 high-risk parolees
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California prison system’s independent inspector general says the
Comic illustrator in Conn court on porn charge
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — An illustrator for DC Comics has pleaded not guilty to possessing child
Ohio patrol warns against drunken driving during the holiday weekend
Ohio patrol warns against drunken driving during the holiday weekend
Lawyers question rulings in Ohio serial-killing case
Lawyers question rulings in Ohio serial-killing case
Twitter helps Boulder woman track down bike thief
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A Boulder woman says her savvy social media skills are what reunited her with
Pa. teen faces juvenile charges in death of 8-year-old boy
Pa. teen faces juvenile charges in death of 8-year-old boy
Official: Storms killed 4th in Ark.; toll at 14
EL RENO, Okla. (AP) — A state official says an overnight storm system that spawned tornadoes in
8th Somali guilty plea entered in piracy trial
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — An eighth Somali man has pleaded guilty to piracy for his role in the hijacking
Dodgers challenged in court over role in beating
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hits keep coming for Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and they aren’t
Emanuel on — and off — stand at Blago retrial
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has testified for less than five minutes answered just a
Jury acquits Kerrigan brother in father’s death
WOBURN, Massachusetts (AP) — The brother of figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was acquitted Wednesday of
Judge weighs if boy to be tried for dad’s killing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico judge in Valencia County is deciding whether a 12-year-old boy
Democrats, unions criticize state budget
YOUNGSTOWN — Elected Democratic officials from Youngstown and Mahoning County, along with local
Man stands trial in San Diego for courthouse bomb
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Opening statements have been held in the trial of a man accused of persuading his
Not guilty plea by man in Vt. lesbian custody case
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Tennessee missionary charged with helping a woman get her child out of the
Houses are cheap here
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown’s latest inclusion on a list comes from the National Association of
Diplomat’s daughter suing NYC for wrongful arrest
NEW YORK (AP) — The daughter of an Indian diplomat who says she was wrongly arrested after someone
State patrol probes Brookfield crash
BROOKFIELD The Warren post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-car crash at
Cameron: No time to turn away from Pakistan
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron is supporting Western alliances with Pakistan
Feds want longer sentence for ex-Pa. Sen. Fumo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors are set to argue the 55-month corruption sentence imposed on
Baby’s body found in suitcase
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The body of a baby has been found stuffed into a suitcase on a northwestern
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
P.E.R.I. 18 will meet at noon June 7
Public Employees Retirees Inc., Mahoning Chapter 18, will meet at noon June 7 at the Youngstown Saxon Club.
HELOISE: Filling slack in garbage sack
Dear Heloise: Here is a great idea for saving on plastic tall kitchen garbage sacks: Buy the kind
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Siblings’ lies hurt long after recovery
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Nearly 23 years ago, at the end of my doctorate
South High alumni prepare for school’s 37th reunion
The South High School Alumni Association is announcing its 37th Alumni Reunion, planned for June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road.
Chamber got $400K in public funds in 2009
About $400,000 of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber’s $2.7 million revenue in 2009 was taxpayer funded, according to documents and information the group released Tuesday.
Impressive Irish
The Ursuline High baseball team has picked the right time to get hot with both its pitching and hitting.
Seven Valley softball teams continue tournament trail
There’s no doubt what’s fueling the Boardman High softball team’s fires for this week’s Division I regional softball tournament at the University of Akron.
Valley jobless rate falls to 9.5%
It’s been quite some time since the Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate has dipped below 10 percent.
Youth sports highlights
Green Machine wrestling: Peter Ryan of the Green Machine Wrestling team won the Cadet Greco State Championship at the USA Wrestling Ohio Junior/Cadet Greco Roman and Freestyle State Championships in Mount Orab.
Help Hotline marks 40th anniversary
Since the early 1970s, the Mahoning Valley has seen its share of major upheavals and change — the closing of numerous steel mills, the loss of thousands of jobs and a consistent population decline, to name a few.
YSU SPORTS ROUNDUP
Senior pitcher Phil Klein was named second team All-Horizon League and freshman third baseman Drew Dosch (Canal Winchester) was named to the all-newcomer team on Tuesday.
Official discusses sharing services
He didn’t say so, but it seems likely that one of the things Dr. Thomas Pascarella enjoys most as director of administration for the city of Tallmadge is when a once-reluctant city employee admits that Pascarella had a good idea.
Indians’ bad baserunning is costly in loss
The Indians ran into trouble, and it wasn’t just Josh Beckett.
Woman, 70, receives probation, house arrest for $300,000 theft
Barbara Wesco, a 70-year-old Cortland woman who stole $300,000 over seven years from the Nikolaides Insurance Co. where she worked, has been sentenced to five years’ probation and 60 days house arrest.
Morton, Pirates are shut out by Atlanta
A year ago, Charlie Morton admits he would have thought he “was like Cy Young” if he pitched the way he did in a 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.
Police raid South Side neighborhood
Multiple law-enforcement agencies converged again on a South Side neighborhood, this time using search warrants and seizing vehicles.
School is specially suited for autistic students
The Potential Development School of Autism on the Southeast Side is a single-story building fitted for the unique 55 students it educates.
Ohio House Dems introduce needle-exchange bill
Local health departments would have authority to create needle exchanges, providing a place for drug addicts to turn in dirty syringes for clean ones, under legislation being introduced by Democrats in the Ohio House.
Dems seek to replace Yemma
With the resignation of Dan Yemma as an at-large member of city council, the Mahoning County Democratic Party is looking for candidates to fill his unexpired term.
St. Patrick Church marks 100 years, symphony style
Conductor Michael David Gelfand, a music professor at YSU, leads the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra during a concert Tuesday night marking the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick Church in Youngstown.
Recount to decide council winner
The race for the three at-large Warren City Council positions is close enough for the Trumbull County Board of Elections to have an automatic recount at 9 a.m. June 2.
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES | Where to go
Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator.
School board is confused by email
Communication between a city school board member and a charter-school operator caused confusion and some bad feelings among the board.
Covelli to develop Panera bakery-caf s in Toronto
Covelli Enterprises has been chosen to develop new Panera Bread bakery-caf s in Toronto, Canada, solidifying its place as America’s largest franchisee of the eatery.
One-Stops face funds reduction
More people are back to work in the Mahoning Valley, but for those still looking for work, there will be less federal funding for job- training and placement programs.
Weathersfield school board OKs forecast
The Weathersfield Board of Education has approved a five-year forecast with the district realizing a savings of $150,000 this year.
METRO DIGEST | Firefighters injured
Three Warren firefighters suffered minor injuries fighting a 7:30 a.m. house fire Tuesday at 1070 Woodbine Ave. SE that destroyed the dwelling.
Woman sentenced for smuggling drug
Brandy M. Shifkoski, 28, of Hiram and Middleburg Heights, will spend the next two years in prison for giving a Trumbull County Jail inmate Oxycodone.
Walk for Hope set for June 4
About 125 people took part in the first A Walk for Hope last year, and Scott Lewis, director of Big Reach Center of Hope, hopes to have 200 walkers this year.
METRO DIGEST || Financial retreat
The city school board will have a financial retreat at 5 p.m. today in the caucus room of the I.L. Ward Building, 20 W. Wood St.
Country-singing teens vie for ‘Idol’ title
Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina are each hoping for an “American Idol” homerun.
Chrysler repays $7.6B in loans from government
With a few computer keystrokes in an office at its headquarters, Chrysler Group LLC sent $7.6 billion to the U.S. and Canadian governments Tuesday.
Spitzer helps pantry transport food
Spitzer Chevrolet here has teamed up with First Federated Church and Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to fight hunger.
Final ‘Oprah’ draws crowd
Hundreds of giddy fans struck by their luck at getting tickets to be a part of history gathered outside Oprah Winfrey’s television studio in Chicago Tuesday awaiting the taping of her final talk show.
Man charged with attempted rape
A man remained in the Lawrence County Jail on Tuesday on charges of attempted homicide and attempted rape against a fellow National Guardsman.
Fall TV schedule reveals strategies of networks
The five television networks have announced their 2011-12 schedules, which includes a total of 27 new programs.
Heat on verge of series win
Dwyane Wade was ailing, so LeBron James and Chris Bosh more than picked up the slack.
Lightning confident for Game 6
The Tampa Bay Lightning are once again hitching their hopes of blocking Boston’s path to the Stanley Cup finals on goaltender Dwayne Roloson.
Egypt’s Mubarak to stand trial in protest deaths
Egypt’s prosecutor general ordered Tuesday that former President Hosni Mubarak be put on trial on charges of corruption and conspiring in the deadly shootings of protesters during the uprising that ousted him.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Ga. police: Upset councilman spills food on official at diner
Police say a city councilman in Georgia lost his cool at a Waffle House and covered a city official with food during an argument.
Storms kill 6 in Okla., Kansas
A line of violent thunderstorms roared across middle America on Tuesday, killing six people in two states.
Israel willing to compromise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a cheering U.S. Congress on Tuesday he was willing to make “painful compromises” for peace with the Palestinians.
SPORTS DIGEST | Williamson to transfer
The website annarbor.com says Warren Harding graduate D.J. Williamson, a redshirt freshman wide receiver with the Michigan football team, has decided to transfer.
NEWSMAKERS | Jurors reject circus family’s lawsuit claims
A bitter assault case between members of the family behind the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus ended Tuesday with jurors deciding that neither side proved its case.
Nadal rallies for French Open win
It’s newsworthy enough when anyone manages to win a set against Rafael Nadal at any stage of the French Open — let alone two sets in the first round.
BUSINESS DIGEST | Cellphones free to low-income citizens
Assurance Wireless this week launched a cellphone service that provides a free cellphone and 250 free minutes of monthly wireless service to eligible low-income Ohio residents.
Austintown officials, pupils break ground for buildings
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday at Frank Ohl
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending May 23
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Artist on bike trip to make local stop
Artist Joe Bigley is biking a route that is the same size and shape of Afghanistan in the eastern United States.
The Vindicator’s ketchup & mustard blind taste test Which condiments taste best?
Memorial Day officially kicks off the beginning of the summer grilling season, meaning every cookout you attend likely will be offering hamburgers and hot dogs.
Steelers’ Ward dances to title
Hines Ward can add a disco-ball trophy to his Super Bowl shelf. The Steelers wide receiver and former Super Bowl MVP won the “Dancing With the Stars” title Tuesday.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gerald M. Daniels, 48, of 524 W. Evergreen Ave.,
Defense: Caylee drowned in pool
Prosecutors and a defense attorney for a Florida mother charged in the death of her 2-year-old daughter each presented new, vastly different theories of how the little girl died as the trial for Casey Anthony began Tuesday.
Surplus food
Surplus food A Helping Hand, 2145 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, various commodities, noon to 1 p.m.
GOP Medicare plan is DOA
Opinion: By Rep. JOHN CONYERS Jr. McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Medicare is arguably one of the nation’s
A royal stamp of approval
Opinion: A royal stamp of approval Los Angeles Times: The recent visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland —
Medicare overhaul crucial
Opinion: By Grace-Marie Turner McClatchy-Tribune ALEXANDRIA, Va. The escalating political debate about
Health industry is healthy
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers Who would you figure to be America’s highest-paid CEO?
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
The business of government doesn’t extend to advertising
Editorial: There’s a provision in the pro- posed Ohio budget that takes the phrase “running government like a
Progress tied to US forces
Opinion: KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Flying out of this city in a Blackhawk helicopter, one passes over a large
Firing of Tablack is an example of retribution for a job well done
Opinion: Firing of Tablack is an example of retribution for a job well done Misuse of power is happen- ing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.99 —.19 Avalon
Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown: AUSTINTOWN May 16
GET YOUR GRILL ON
Family Features Backyard chefs, get ready to fire up the grills and cook up some flavor for that
Breakfast barbecue Waking up flavors
By James A. FUSSELL McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Some fans say anytime is a good time
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | Feds buying 100 Volts, other electrics
The Obama administration said Tuesday it is buying more than 100 Chevrolet Volts and other electric cars as it moves to improve fuel efficiency of the government’s massive fleet of cars and trucks.
Tuesday, May 24 (90 stories)
Warren superintendent finalists narrowed to 4
Warren school board members have narrowed to four the number of candidates for a new superintendent.
Symphony makes St. Pat's the place to be tonight
It’s not often that a church event become’s the hottest ticket in town.
Hundreds attend Help Hotline's 40th anniversary event tonight
Since the early 1970s, the Mahoning Valley has seen its share of major upheavals and change — the closing of numerous steel mills, the loss of thousands of jobs and a consistent population decline, to name a few.
Youngstown school board prez irked by communication with charter-school operator
Beachum irked by communication with charter-school operator
Legal battle over tracking software opens in Erie, Pa.
Legal battle over tracking software opens in Erie, Pa.
Ohio Supreme Court: Utility can bill for saved energy
Ohio Supreme Court: Utility can bill for saved energy
Casey Anthony defense: Caylee drowned in pool
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors and a defense attorney for a Florida mother charged in the death of
Funding decrease expected for area job training, placement
Funding decrease expected for area job training, placement programs
Father-in-law denies charges in Ohio woman's death
Father-in-law denies charges in Ohio woman's death
Ohio teen guilty in shopping center shooting death
Ohio teen guilty in shopping center shooting death
Covelli Enterprises chosen to develp Panera Bread bakery cafes in Canada
Covelli Enterprises develops Panera Bread bakery cafes in Canada
1 dead, 3 injured in North Carolina train crash
MINERAL SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — A crew member was killed and three others injured when two trains
Colo. woman charged with killing 2 kids in court
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado mother who told a police dispatcher her two children were in
Mass. jury deliberates Kerrigan case for 2nd day
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the Massachusetts manslaughter trial of Olympic skater Nancy
Casey Anthony trial starts in Orlando, Fla.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The trial of a Florida mother charged with killing her toddler has started in
Valley’s unemployment rate drops
The Valley’s unemployment rate has once again fallen. Unemployment was at 9.5 percent in April for
NYT reporter subpoenaed in CIA case
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena for a New York Times reporter to
For reeling Mo. city, possible 2nd punch looms
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Rescue crews worked through the rain-soaked chill of night, ignoring lightning
Man admits aiding suspects in killing plot
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution in a murder
HELOISE: Does tip on bill include alcohol?
Dear Heloise: I read the restaurant tipping hint in the Houston Chronicle. The reader suggests
American Sewing Guild chapter marks anniversary at extravaganza
CANFIELD Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild began the celebration of its 20th anniversary
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Son-in-law blames her for marital problems
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My daughter recently married and had a baby. The
REUNIONS
East High School June Class of 1946 has sent invitations for the 65th class reunion planned at noon
East High 1929 grad is seeking classmates
Do you remember Martha Louise Kreiler? The 1929 graduate of Youngstown’s East High School wants to know if any of her classmates are still around.
Go Go proceedings halted; defendant seeks new lawyer
The trial of five men accused of illicit activity at the Go Go Cabaret is postponed until November, after one of the defendants asked for a new lawyer.
LONG WAIT, BIG WINS
By their own admission, the Ursuline High baseball team was a work in progress at the outset of the season.
Struthers’ Brooks is making his mark
Four year ago, Jermayne Brooks was a promising young athlete who seemed destined to get his name in the newspaper.
Youngstown, Warren sign pacts with Israelis, Chinese
Representatives from Akko, Israel, toured Warren and Youngstown on Monday before signing a sister-city agreement designed to create new economic opportunities for the Mahoning Valley.
Covelli vendor now nixes buyout option
Centerplate, the food-and-beverage vendor at the Covelli Centre, is no longer willing to take a buyout to end its contract with the city.
Foster’s HR leads Champion past United
Colton Greathouse pitched a five inning one-hitter and drove in five runs to lead Champion into the Division III district baseball championship game with an 11-1 victory over United on Monday at Cene Park.
Cardiac Indians get it done again
Asdrubal Cabrera’s two-out RBI double in the eighth inning rallied the Indians to a 3-2 win on Monday night over the Boston Red Sox
Howland plans $1.4M in cuts for next school year
Last October, Howland schools was projecting to have $17.25 million available for next school year for salaries of its $28 million budget.
Poland votes to rescind school levies
The Poland Board of Education voted 4-0 to rescind both the renewal levy and the 4.9-mill emergency levy in August’s special election.
VXI parking will cost city more money
It’s going to cost the city more money to provide parking spots for VXI Global Solutions employees than originally proposed.
A SALUTE TO MOMS
Fifth-grader Angelo Rosado, 11, brought his mother to tears, telling her how much she means to him.
Penguins face Milwaukee
Youngstown State will open play at the 2011 Horizon League Baseball Championship on Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Milwaukee at Wright State’s Nischwitz Stadium.
Howland, Niles police warn of rash of break-ins
Police from Howland and Niles are warning residents to be watchful for home burglars, as both communities have been hit hard with break-ins since April 1.
Interim treasurer resigns as councilman-at-large
Daniel R. Yemma, interim Mahoning County treasurer, has resigned as a Struthers councilman-at-large.
Going back in time
Katie Marsh, daughter of J.P. Marsh, talks about her pioneering grandmother, Marie Barrett Marsh, who served in the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. She gave a tour of Coalburg Garage, a Hubbard Township gas station built by her father and filled with vintage automotive collectibles. It also features an aviation room.
Kasich: Services need to be more efficient
Gov. John Kasich said school districts and local governments should focus their attention on making their offices more efficient and not on the potential for increased state support.
Gifted program concerns parents
A group of parents want to know how students identified as gifted will be challenged during the next school year.
Boardman trustees OK hiring fire chief
George D. Brown, current Howland Township fire chief, will join the Boardman fire department as chief June 8.
Mahoning Dems will go high-tech for treasurer vote
The Mahoning County Democratic Party is going high-tech when its precinct committee members vote for a new county treasurer June 6.
Mom pleads innocent to stabbing son
A 27-year-old Olive Street Northeast woman is in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond, accused of stabbing her 11-year-old son in the forearm.
Man enters plea agreement in rape case
A man accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl for several months could spend up to 19 years behind bars when he is sentenced in July.
Warren police arrest 2 men at complex after disturbance
Police arrested two men at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Hampshire House Apartments on Fifth Street Southwest after they responded to the apartments for a large fight.
Tornado death toll climbs
Rescue crews dug through piles of splintered houses and crushed cars Monday in a search for victims of a half-mile-wide tornado that blasted much of this Missouri town off the map.
METRO DIGEST | Sentenced to prison
A 28-year-old Youngstown man was sentenced to three years in prison Monday for firing gunshots at or near a woman living in the 4800 block of Sampson Drive in October 2010.
2 plead guilty in terror-funding case
A married couple pleaded guilty Monday to charges that they plotted to ship money to a Mideast terrorist group, a plea deal that spares them from potential life sentences.
METRO DIGEST | Placing flags on graves
Local organizations will place flags Saturday by graves of deceased U.S. military veterans buried in Poland Riverside Cemetery, 110 Riverside Drive.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Groundhog hitches ride with unsuspecting Pa. man
A stowaway groundhog created quite a mess when it became trapped inside a car in suburban Allentown.
Deal sites appeal to customers, businesses
Groupon is adding 150 employees a month at its U.S. headquarters and trains them in a church because the conference rooms at its headquarters aren’t big enough.
Mavericks overcome huge deficit, stun Thunder in OT
The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final five minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night.
Bruins beat Lightning for 3-2 lead in series
Tim Thomas stopped 33 shots after allowing another early goal, and Brad Marchand scored the game-winner to lead Boston to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hunter-Reay gets Indy 500 ride
An Andretti and a Foyt are teaming up to put Ryan Hunter-Reay back in the Indianapolis 500.
Romney is guy to catch in GOP
Mitt Romney is emerging as the man to catch in the narrowing Republican presidential field.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | FBI: Violent crime fell 5.5% in 2010
Crime levels fell across the board last year, extending a multiyear downward trend with a 5.5 percent drop in the number of violent crimes in 2010.
The Mighty Dylan
We checked the itinerary: Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour does not have a concert scheduled for today. So he won’t be celebrating his 70th birthday onstage.
Stocks plunge in US
After three days of bad news about Europe’s debt crisis sent Asian and European markets down Monday, it was Wall Street’s turn.
Average gas price in Ohio drops to $3.75
Ohio gasoline prices have dropped more than 20 cents in the last week, providing some relief to motorists as the summer travel season approaches.
NEWSMAKERS | Museum gives view of restoration
An art historian has put himself on display at an Ohio museum as he works to restore an 1890 painting by Vincent van Gogh.
Pakistani troops retake naval base
Pakistani commandos recaptured a major naval base from Taliban attackers Monday after a bloody and humiliating 18-hour standoff.
Djokovic now 38-0; wins Paris opener
Shhhhhh! Don’t say a word. Novak Djokovic is perfect so far in 2011, and superstition demands silence, lest he be jinxed.
Obama charms crowds in Ireland
President Barack Obama opened his four-nation trip through Europe on Monday with an unlikely homecoming far removed from the grinding politics of Washington and the world.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony W. Percy, 30, of 245 21st St., Sebring, and
US should deport bad guys
Opinion: By Lee Baca Los Angeles Times Consider the following case: In January, a local police agency
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Taylor and Valentine Singer, Youngstown, girl, May 21.
Surplus food/ free lunch
Surplus food/ free lunch Gibson Heights Second Church, 755 E. Dewey Ave., Youngstown, free
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 24, the 144th day of 2011. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Questioning logic of camp closing
Opinion: Questioning logic of camp closing Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is planning on closing and
Let’s reset ties with Americas
Opinion: The announced departure of Arturo Valenzuela, the top U.S. diplomat in charge of Latin American
‘Pakistan problem’ undermines progress in Afghanistan
Opinion: KANDAHAR, Afghanistan As the war grinds toward its endgame, and administration officials debate
Call Speaker Boehner’s bluff
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: John Boehner probably isn’t serious about his threats to hold up passage
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.18 —.43 Avalon
Short and (un)sweet
Golf doesn’t have to be all done up to be a challenge, and that’s what you get at Deer Creek Golf
Crime summit gives residents a platform to voice grievances
Editorial: While St. Dominic Church on Youngstown’s South Side will again be the setting for a discussion
Can Arnold Schwarzenegger fix his image?
For 35 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been carefully crafting his public image, from Austrian bodybuilder and international action star to family man and Republican politician.
Does divorce affect life span of kids?
Opinion: By Daniel Akst Newsday Does divorce kill? That’s the chilling question raised by the Terman
Monday, May 23 (98 stories)
Indians knock off Red Sox
CLEVELAND (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera’s two-out RBI double in the eighth inning — the latest big hit
Poland school board rescinds levies for Aug. ballot
Poland school board rescinds levies for Aug. ballot
UPDATE: Mercer County now under severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning lifted
UPDATE: Mercer County now under severe thunderstorm warning
UPDATE: Tornado watch issued for Mercer County until 9:45 p.m.
UPDATE: Tornado warning issued for Mercer County
UPDATE: Tornado warning passes for Trumbull, severe thunderstorm watch up until midnight
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch for NEO until midnight
UPDATE: Tornado warning issued for Trumbull Co. until 8:45 p.m.
UPDATE: Tornado warning issued for Trumbull Co.
Yemma, interim Mahoning County treasurer, resigns from Struthers council
Yemma resigns his Struthers council seat
23-year-old man pleads guilty to reduced charges in sex-assault case
23-year-old man pleads guilty to reduced charges in sex-assault case
Democrats treasurer vote will be high-tech
The Mahoning County Democratic Party is going high-tech when its precinct committee members vote for
Food vendor at Covelli Centre not changing
Centerplate, the food-and-beverage vendor at the Covelli Centre, is no longer willing to take a
Jury begins deliberations in Mass. Kerrigan trial
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts jury has begun deliberating in the manslaughter trial of the
Civilian slain at Ft Hood gets medal
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The man credited with being the first to try to stop the Fort Hood gunman
NY conviction of Afghan tribal leader upheld
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld the drug conviction of a once-powerful Afghan
2 charged in murder of Ohioan found in septic tank
LOGAN, Ohio (AP) — The husband and father-in-law of a woman found dead in a septic tank have been
Youngstown man gets three years for shooting toward woman
WARREN — A 28-year-old Youngstown man was sentenced to three years in prison today for firing
US appeals court reverses decision on skycap tips
BOSTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling that awarded more than $333,000 to nine
JFK award given to Egypt activist, NC advocate
BOSTON (AP) — Caroline Kennedy has presented Profile in Courage awards to a Google executive who
Feds arrest Philadelphia reputed mob head, others
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The reputed boss of the Philadelphia mob and a dozen others are facing charges
Tae Bo creator Bill Blanks coming to Lordstown H.S.
WARREN — Billy Blanks, creator and master of Tae Bo fitness, is coming to Lordstown High School at 9
Ohio judge gives defendants homework assignments
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A judge in Ohio gives defendants what sounds like homework assignments as a part
Poll: Medicare doesn’t have to be cut
WASHINGTON (AP) — They’re not buying it. Most Americans say they don’t believe Medicare has to be
Republican Pawlenty betting it all on Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Tim Pawlenty today pledged to be a president who levels with the
Police believe man killed wife, 2 girls, self
SHALER, Pa. (AP) — A father killed his wife and two children, one an infant, before turning the gun
Missouri officials say tornado killed at least 89
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - A massive tornado that tore a four-mile path across southwestern Missouri killed
Not guilty plea entered for teen in NJ webcam case
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A not guilty plea has been entered for the roommate of a Rutgers
Obama says US and Ireland have ‘blood link’
DUBLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama said today that the U.S. and Ireland share a “blood link” that
Pakistani troops retake naval base from militants
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani commandos regained control of a naval base today from a team of
Shirilla-Steele wedding plans are announced
LANDENBURG, PA. Ted and Trish Shirilla of Landenberg are announcing the engagement of their
Burton-Mackondy engagement is announced
Geri Burton of Largo, Fla., and Pat Mackondy of Poland, Ohio, and Largo, are announcing their
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Vendors are needed for the 24th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, to take place from 9
Brewers welcome to enter contest
Brewers welcome to enter contest YOUNGSTOWN Greater Youngstown Italian Festival is inviting
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: It’s time for Mom to move elsewhere
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have always been a generous person. I have
HELOISE: Battling stinky T-shirt odor
Dear Heloise: Hello! Thank you for your insight, sense of humor and research! Having had five
Chaney's Last Run
With the school dropping athletics following the spring sports season, Chaney’s sprinters will be
Valley volunteers take the Girl Scouts’ Youngstown Initiative
The Girl Scouts of America is looking for more than a few Youngstown girls and young women.
Area mayors reach out to foreign cities
Mayors in Youngstown and Warren are reaching out and making friends across seas, friendships that could mean economic development for the Valley.
Buckeye state’s best: Indians sweep Reds
Before the game, Asdrubal Cabrera tossed tennis balls to his 3-year-old son, Meyer, who belted them around the field while wearing dad’s No. 13.
SMARTS program helps keep YSU on honor roll
For the second consecutive year, Youngstown State University has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Canfield’s Hunter an all-around good investment
Nick Hunter was born in Seattle in 1992 — about the time Starbucks Coffee was looking to become publicly traded.
Gloomy spring prolongs depression for SAD victims
Andy Santor and Frank Marsco lived in Florida last winter and returned to the Valley in April just in time for several days of darkness and rain.
Tribe pitcher White to miss 2-3 months
Indians rookie Alex White didn’t want to use the word — and then he did. “Heartbreaking,” he said.
Officials to explore forming a new fire district
A meeting on the possibility of forming a fire district from the departments in Liberty, Hubbard city and township, Girard and Vienna is on the calendar for government officials and fire chiefs.
Animal Kingdom, Shackleford could meet again soon
Preakness winner Shackleford and Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom could meet again in next month’s Belmont Stakes.
Officials lament loss of demolition funds
Struthers and Campbell would like to proceed with nuisance- property demolitions but are hampered by the loss of federal funds and asbestos-removal rules.
Ohio lawmakers might allow guns in stadiums, bars
Ohio lawmakers are considering allowing people to have concealed firearms in bars, sports stadiums and other venues that serve alcohol, though it’s not clear if Gov. John Kasich would sign such legislation.
Students celebrate academic triumphs at Olympiad
Wilson Middle School Student Syesha Shaw, 13, hangs a bronze medal around her neck at the Youngstown Community Fourth Annual Academic Achievement Olympiad Sunday at YSU's Beeghly Center.
Schools not impressed with budget plan
Just before punting its proposed budget to the Senate, the Ohio House added $80 million in hopes of easing some of the pain the plan holds for school districts.
Failure to reach welfare standard may cost Ohio
Ohio is asking federal regulators to reduce or waive millions of dollars in penalties the state faces because not enough residents who collect welfare meet federal requirements to be working or pursuing employment.
METRO DIGEST | Man suffers heart attack at Covelli
One man attending a concert at the Covelli Centre on Sunday missed the show but likely is happy to just be alive.
Medical university honors Liberty couple for donation
The Aneal Mohan Kohli Academic Technology Endowment was established at the Northeast Ohio Medical University through a gift of $500,000 made by Dr. Chander M. and Karen Kohli of Liberty.
Hotline’s Baytosh awarded for service
Diane Baytosh of Help Hotline Crisis Center was recognized as the Mental Health Advocate of the Year by the Mahoning County Mental Health Board at its recent awards meeting.
YSU student writers launch online magazine
Feedback is what a budding writer wants most, and it’s also the literary lifeblood of Jenny online magazine.
States shortening length of unemployment benefits
Some of the states that have drained their unemployment-insurance funds are cutting the number of weeks that a laid-off worker can count on those benefits.
Swift, Bieber, Beyonc win Billboard Awards
After five years of dormancy, the Billboard Music Awards were revived Sunday with a major dose of star power.
High gas prices won’t slow Ohio tourism, officials say
Though Ohio’s tourism economy grew by 7 percent last year, Amir Eylon, state tourism director, treads lightly when asked his prediction for 2011.
LinkedIn: a sign of things to come?
Success breeds followers. So will LinkedIn’s blockbuster IPO lure scores of private companies to the stock market?
Bosh heats up; Miami cools Bulls
For the second time in three games, Chris Bosh had a monster night against the Chicago Bulls.
Twisters batter Midwest
Tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest on Sunday, killing at least one person in Minneapolis and an unknown number of others in a Missouri town where a hospital was hit.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Ohio couple serves time in pool for rafting offense
A Northeast Ohio couple found themselves up to their ankles in trouble for rafting on a flood-swollen river without life preservers and lying about it afterward.
Volcano unlikely to affect air travel
An Icelandic volcano was flinging ash, smoke and steam miles into the air Sunday, dropping a thick layer of gray soot in an eruption far more forceful than the one that grounded planes across Europe last year.
Faster-acting aspirin is Bayer’s Rx for flat sales
Bayer is looking for a speedy remedy for stagnant aspirin sales.
Erie woman helps kids develop love for golf
Rose Lapenz has enjoyed a long love affair with Gospel Hill Golf Course.
Crews find 1 of 2 missing in water
Authorities in western Pennsylvania have recovered the body of a man who drowned while canoeing, and are still seeking a kayaker missing in a different county.
Obama: ’67 borders are long-standing policy
President Barack Obama defended his endorsement of Israel’s 1967 boundaries as the basis for a future Palestine.
Museum puts art restoration on display
One of the Cincinnati Art Museum’s most famous works, Vincent van Gogh’s 1890 masterpiece “Undergrowth with Two Figures” appears to most visitors to be a beautiful, well-preserved, post-Impressionist painting.
Two-man advantage gives Canucks series advantage
With the sharp-passing Sedin twins, plenty of players with big shots, and a gold-medal winning goalie, the Vancouver Canucks are tough enough to beat in normal situations.
Top-five concert tours
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average-box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Public art project at YSU festival
The Summer Festival of the Arts is collaborating with Art Youngstown to produce and exhibit a second public art project, “Here Comes the Sun.”
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS: ‘TOP SPIN 4’ & ‘VIRTUA TENNIS 4’
For the sport of tennis on the video game console, a simple question remains: When will they get it right?
Saturday’s lottery results
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball2-8-40-49-50 Red Ball36 Power Play3 Jackpot in
Tigers beat Pirates, snap five-game skid
The Detroit Tigers still aren’t scoring much. For one afternoon, Rick Porcello made sure it didn’t matter.
Buckeyes holding up (gold) pants
The members and associates of the 2010 Ohio State football team have yet to receive their traditional gold pants charms, but it’s not because they’ve been lost in the mail.
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Ohio Dept. of Taxation v. Matthew E. Tenney, money.
SPORTS DIGEST | Sharon Speedway
Sharon Speedway Hartford Sharon Speedway had a Steel Valley Thunder race night Saturday on Armed
Regular season prep baseball
Canfield 7, Howland 3 NILES Tim Cheslik and Josh Midgley doubled as Canfield won the All
All-Star victory helps drive up Edwards’ value
Carl Edwards’ victory in the Sprint All-Star Race was a very, very expensive win.
Keep spending in check
Opinion: Keep spending in check Harrisburg Patriot-News: There is nothing magic or sacred about $27.3
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott
Shades of Custer’s last stand is seen in US fiscal debacle
Opinion: Of all the pundits who have written about America’s current fiscal mess, Tim Rutten has said it
Proud to be an American
Opinion: Proud to be an American I find myself wanting to ex- press how proud I am to be an American and
Girl burned in fire dies day after brother
Firefighters say a 4-year-old girl has died after suffering severe burns in a house fire that left her 2-year-old brother dead.
Early French story? Babolat ball switch
Associated Press paris No one went quite so far as to blame a Day 1 loss at the French Open on —
Gold, silver coins to be legal currency in Utah
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Utah legislators want to see the dollar regain its former glory,
Obama provides a sobering starting point for future talks
Editorial: President Barack Obama’s state- ment last week suggesting that Israel should somehow be bound to its
Digital era takes a toll on network dramas
James Wong knew he was in trouble when his own daughter turned on him.
Calif. must just say no to greed of unions
Opinion: SACRAMENTO In 1967, five years after California became the most populous state, novelist Wallace
NEWSMAKERS | Songwriter Brooks apparently kills self
Joseph Brooks, the Academy Award-winning songwriter of “You Light Up My Life” who was awaiting trial for rape, was found dead Sunday of an apparent suicide in his Manhattan apartment, police said.
Keep US government out of the workings of the economy
Opinion: By Charles G. Koch McClatchy Newspapers My brother, David, and I have long supported the
Critics’ claims of job-killing legislation ring hollow
Opinion: By Donald Cohen Los Angeles Times Since 2003, the California Chamber of Commerce has published
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | Militants storm Pakistani navy base
Militants storm Pakistani navy base KARACHI, Pakistan Islamist militants stormed a naval base
Years Ago
By The Today is Monday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2011. There are 222 days left in the year.
Sunday, May 22 (111 stories)
550 students sport medals of honor at Youngstown schools’ Olympiad
By JOHN GOODWIN jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Shyanne Green proudly wore a gold medal around
Judge sentences NE Ohio couple to stand in wading pool
Associated Press PAINESVILLE A northeast Ohio couple have found themselves up to their ankles
Ohio group seeks ballot issue on ticket tax to finance stadium operations
Associated Press CINCINNATI A group is pushing to let voters decide whether to use a ticket tax
Campbell, Struthers lament loss of funds for property demolitions
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com Struthers and Campbell would like to proceed with
Girl Scouts target Youngstown city for new recruits, volunteers
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Girl Scouts of America is looking for
Ohio tourism officials keep fingers crossed for a robust summer travel season
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com Though Ohio’s tourism economy grew by 7 percent last year, Amir
Rainy, cloudy spring in the Valley brings uptick in SAD cases
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com Andy Santor and Frank Marsco lived in Florida this
SMARTS program at YSU earns spot on national Honor Roll
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN For the second consecutive year, Youngstown State University has been
Youngstown, Warren to sign Sister-City pacts with cities in China, Israel on Monday
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Representatives of Youngstown and Warren will sign sister-city
Ohio slapped with $136M in penalties over welfare violations
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is asking federal regulators to reduce or waive millions of
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY John C. Yavorsky
Born: A son of John and Katherine Yavorsky at home in Youngstown May 28, 1911. He had five siblings;
Dana Di Carlo | Robert Thornton
WETUMPKA, ALA. Dana Marie Di Carlo and Robert Anthony Thornton, both of Montgomery, Ala., were
Traci Hassell | Jason Westrem
BOARDMAN The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1:30 p.m. April 30 as Traci Hassell and Jason
Mr., Mrs. Sabelli observe 62nd anniversary
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sabelli Sr. of Boardman are observing the 62nd anniversary of their
Mr., Mrs. Rubino mark 50 years of marriage
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Rubino of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 20 at
Walk in Boardman will fight scleroderma
Walk in Boardman will fight scleroderma BOARDMAN The 8th Annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, painting and
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Golf outing to benefit Girard Little Indians
GIRARD Girard Little Indians Inc. will have its second annual golf outing June 18 at the Mahoning
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting and initiation at 7:30 p.m. at the
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Past Officers will meet at noon at the home of Barbara Higgins, 40 The Ledges, Poland.
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Junior Civic League to award scholarships to 8 Valley students
YOUNGSTOWN The Junior Civic League will award college scholarships to eight Mahoning Valley high
Pet Walk and Wagfest scheduled as benefit for Humane Society
EAST PALESTINE East Palestine Chamber of Commerce and the Humane Society of Columbiana County are
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Their grandson gets the short end
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m having a difficult time dealing with my adult
Baptist group plans to help schools
Multifaceted problems led to the decline of city schools so it will take a multifaceted solution to address it, says the president of the Baptist Pastors Council of Youngstown & Vicinity.
Close, but no crown
Soaked with sweat, Shackleford bucked and kicked until crewmen finally shoved him into the No. 5 gate at the Preakness.
Dozens of Catholic students clear and ‘green’ city properties
Students from high schools throughout the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown converged on the city’s South and East sides to spend their Saturday hauling soil, spreading grass seed and building garden beds.
Salem boys edge Struthers for title
With his team clinging to a 61/2-point lead over Salem entering the final event of Saturday’s Division II district meet, one of the Struthers track coaches stood back from the Reilly Stadium fence watching the 4x400-meter relay...
World War History & Art Museum in Alliance to open Saturday
If you’re interested in the evolution of toy soldiers, and seeing the works of a gunner who signed his artwork upside-down, the new World War History & Art Museum is for you.
Home on the Range: Raiders win Div. III title
With her hair pulled back in a tight ponytail — with the tip dyed purple — and her sunglasses on, Carly DeRose looked like a rock star on the field.
Blessed are the choppers
At 70 years old, Gail Taylor said she’s had many blessings. And she got another one Saturday as her motorcycle and 70 others were blessed by the Rev. Gregory Maturi at St. Dominic Church on the city’s South Side.
DiDomenico no-hits Olmsted Falls
There is only one word to describe the performance by Alex DiDomenico and the Boardman softball team in their district championship game on Saturday - DiDominating.
Special people, special event
With the announcement “Let the games begin!” and the release of blue and white helium-filled balloons, the Trumbull County Special Olympics started.
Maplewood, Warren JFK track athletes advance
Maplewood freshman Solomon Yoder made an impressive debut in Friday’s Division III district track and field meet.
Hundreds shuffle down South Ave.
The warm and dry weather enticed more people than expected to the 10th annual South Avenue Shuffle Saturday, event organizers said.
Buck rocks Reds with homer
The Cleveland Indians have never considered their terrific start a surprise. But with each dramatic victory, their fans begin to believe and even expect late-inning comebacks. Just like the one the Indians had Saturday.
McCutchen, Correia propel the Pirates
Andrew McCutchen went 3 for 4 and scored twice, and Kevin Correia finally won at home as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Saturday night.
‘Life is good’ for some 1,200 YSU graduates
One year ago, Thomas Phibbs was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from a kidney transplant — the second one he’d undergone in six years. The donor was his fiancee.
St. E’s plans farmers markets in Youngstown, Boardman
The staff at St. Elizabeth Health Center on Belmont Avenue will host a farmers market from 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Its aim is to bring better health to its patients.
Cafaro allegations — then and now
Anthony Cafaro Sr. in 2002, at left, and and right, from his 2010 booking mug.
METRO DIGEST || Principal on leave
Erik Thorson, principal of Chaney High School, was placed on paid administrative leave last week, and the Board of Education will be notified of the reason during a closed-door meeting Tuesday.
Valley Soap Box Derby to roll in Cortland
Nearly 40 young racers are expected to compete in the Greater Youngstown Area Soapbox Derby eliminations June 18 on West Main Street.
Anthony Julian celebrates his Italian heritage
It is late March and Anthony Julian and his wife, Joan, have hit the road on their 1,250-mile road trip from their son’s home in Naples, Fla., back to Youngstown.
Apocalypse believers hang on to faith
They spent months warning the world of the apocalypse, some giving away belongings or draining their savings accounts. And so they waited, vigilantly, Saturday for the appointed hour to arrive.
METRO DIGEST || Mill Creek roads closed today
These roads in Mill Creek MetroParks are closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for the U.S. Cycling Federation Criterion.
Ladies champ set to defend
Four of the six defending champs are back for the 2011 Greatest, including ladies division champ Joan Ash, above.
Teams expect another physical test
Dwyane Wade’s right arm had a nasty gash that left him unwilling to shoot the ball for Miami down the stretch.Omer Asik needed stitches around his chin, not to mention a Chicago jersey that wasn’t covered in his own blood.
Woman alleges attack by suspect in 11 deaths
Another woman has joined several who say they were attacked by a man suspected in the deaths of 11 women whose remains were found near his Cleveland home.
NATO tanker explodes, killing 15
Militants in northwest Pakistan blew up a tanker carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan on Saturday, and a secondary explosion killed 15 people as a group gathered to try to siphon off some of its fuel.
BUSINESS NEWS | Ohio ranks high in world trade market
Ohio ranks 14th among states when it comes to adapting to an evolving world trade market, according to a study from the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University.
Canton cops suspect beau killed woman found in car trunk
A 19-year-old man faces a murder charge after police found his missing girlfriend’s body in the trunk of her car, parked in the driveway of a neighbor who gave the man a place to stay for the night.
The story of Oprah
TV queen’s show will end but presence remains By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times As “The Oprah
Jail inmate dies after restrained by officers
An inmate at the Clermont County Jail died Saturday morning after he reportedly became disruptive and was subdued by jail officials.
Pope makes contact with astronauts in space mission
Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday became the first pontiff to make contact with space when he linked up by video to greet astronauts aboard the International Space Station and the space shuttle Endeavour.
Medical apps ease the burden on hospitals
When Dr. Jose Soler got a late-night call about a critically ill patient, he grabbed his iPad and checked the results of the electrocardiogram test that just had been administered.
Warren JFK’s Fredericka wins singles title at Division II district
Warren JFK’s Michael Fredericka won two matches on Saturday to win the Division II district tournament while the Poland doubles team of Ken Duncan and Garrett Gardner finished third in doubles.
LITERARY NEWS | ESPN’s history covers 700-plus pages
A new book about ESPN mixes a detailed corporate history of the 24-hour-a-day sports network with off-camera gossip and after-hours tales about the personalities there.
New app aids workers in wage disputes
Workers who don’t trust the boss to keep track of their wages now can do it themselves with a new smartphone application from the Department of Labor.
Officials seeking to boost travel
The White House last week sought to reassure travel industry leaders that the United States cares about tourism and hopes to push the industry as the country recovers from a recession.
NATO widens pressure on Libya
NATO widened its campaign to weaken Moammar Gadhafi’s regime with airstrikes on desert command centers and sea patrols to intercept ships, the military alliance said Saturday.
In Europe, Obama tends to old allies, new challenges
President Barack Obama’s weeklong European tour is all about tending to old friends in the Western alliance and securing their help with daunting challenges, from the political upheaval in the Mideast and North Africa to the protracted war in Afghanistan.
‘How States Got Shapes’ is a fun history lesson
Watching “How the States Got Their Shapes,” the new History Channel show, is sort of like sitting through an hourlong history class taught by a fav-orite teacher.
Lightning stun Bruins with 5 consecutive goals
Mike Smith has joined Simon Gagne in hurting the Boston Bruins during the postseason.
Toms blows 7-shot lead; Wi in front at the Colonial
Charlie Wi began the third round at Colonial just hoping to cut into playing partner David Toms’ big lead. Wi certainly never expected to be leading at the end of the day.
Herman Cain enters presidential contest
Herman Cain has run a pizza chain, hosted a talk- radio show and sparred with Bill Clinton over health care. He’s never held elected office.
2012 courting fuels tensions within GOP
Some leading Republicans are trying to entice a more-established candidate to jump into the presidential race.
Revamping rides
Universal Orlando says Spidey will soon go high-def, and lots of “minions” will be up to no good in a new attraction themed on the animated movie “Despicable Me.”
Acer’s Iconia skips keys, favors dual screens
In this world of virtual this and virtual that, there comes a product that offers something really different than everybody else.
NEWSMAKERS | Idol finalist Suddeth is ‘country girl’ at heart
Every Wednesday night since she was 12, Lauren Alaina Suddeth belted out a two-hour set at a restaurant just across the Tennessee border from her hometown of Rossville, Ga.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | YSU arts festival seeks volunteers
The 13th annual Summer Festival of the Arts on July 9-10 on the Youngstown State University campus is seeking volunteers.
Today’s entertainment picks
Today’s entertainment picks: v ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd, 7 p.m.: Texas boogie-blues and Southern
CAREER PATHS
MANUFACTURING Warren-based Stoneridge, Inc., a manufacturer of electrical and electronic
LIMELIGHT Awards and achievements
The Ohio Trucking Association has named Elwood City, Pa.-native Teddy Aiken as one of the 12 best
New-car prices, resale values rise
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Relief at the gas pump appears to be on the
Williams lays solid foundation for national police-chief search
Editorial: Two months ago today in this space, we argued that Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams must exhaust all
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Children’s knitted gloves, white, sailor applique, creamy white jacket, red collar, navy pants, legs
GO & DO
TODAY Bike Night 2nd Annual Rite Aid Fun Ride & Poker Run, 8 a.m. to 4 a.m., Harley-Davidson
Yemeni leader says he’ll leave, warns of al-Qaida
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Under pressure from protesters and regional allies, Yemen’s
iPad is game-changer for those with Down syndrome
Opinion: Nicky Campos’ fingers fly over an iPad, spelling words on the “Little Speller” application.
Years ago
Today is Sunday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2011. There are 223 days left in the year. Associated
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 14
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris (Ace) 2. “Buried Prey” by John
Collectors seek pieces from multitalented artists
Today’s most famous designers often have the talent to create furniture, pottery, jewelry, paintings
La. residents anxiously wait
The final wave of holdouts has mostly packed up and left this Louisiana town as water from the swollen Atchafalaya River has inched toward their homes.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Prep sports roundup
SOFTBALL Tournament Division II West Branch 2, Alliance 0 ALLIANCE Emily Weber tossed a
An open letter to the feds
Opinion: U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach Northern District of Ohio Cleveland Dear Mr. U.S. Attorney:
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LAWYERS Poland man sworn in to bar association Michael R. Babyak of Poland was
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. My wife and I weren’t fans of reality shows until
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
In defense of teachers
Opinion: In defense of teachers Well, the time has come for someone to stand up for the legions of
Ohio needs SB 5 to rein in unions
Opinion: Ohio needs SB 5 to rein in unions For some time now, The Vindi- cator has published letter after
Son should reimburse mom for glasses
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 16-year-old son refuses to wear his glasses. For the past two years,
Tagliani captures pole in early Indy qualifying
Alex Tagliani broke up the monopoly in the top-heavy IndyCar series and became the first Canadian to earn the pole for the Indianapolis 500.
Don’t let Righetti and her cohorts move Valley back to Middle Ages
Opinion: Bertram de Souza’s column last Sunday, “Righetti flexes her muscle,” was right on the money. The
Putting kids on right street to financial literacy
Do you want your child to end up being good with money? Some parents assume that unless they are savvy about business and the stock market, they won’t be able to position their children on the right course.
Eee Pad tablet transforms into laptop
The tablet computers that compete with the iPad have mostly been uninspiring. The Eee Pad Transformer stands out with a design that isn’t just copied from the iPad: It’s a tablet that turns into a laptop.
Unique cough remedy worked instantly
Q. Our 5-year-old caught a cough that was going around her class. She was miserable with a
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | Palestinians more skeptical about talks
Palestinian officials said Saturday that Israel’s dismissive response to President Barack Obama’s new Mideast peace proposal proves there’s not enough common ground for meaningful negotiations.
RECORD REVIEWS | TINIE TEMPAH “Disc-Overy”
Tinie Tempah has already conquered his homeland with a smash album and four No. 1 U.K. singles and is ready to take on America with a new version of his “Disc-Overy” (Capitol) debut.
Columbiana and Trumbull County court filings
COURTS columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Joshua Mellinger, 669 E. Fourth St., Salem, v. Sara
Word: Industry shows growth
Translating offers multiple challenges Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Dale Eggett, who
Hit crooked politicians where it hurts: in their pensions
Editorial: Let’s hope the third time is the charm. Twice before state Rep. Robert F. Hagan of Youngstown
Area golf calendar | Upcoming events
MAY TODAY — The 9th annual Bedford Trails youth golf tournament at Bedford Trails. Tee times start
Preps at a glance
SATURDAY RESULTS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SCORES Division III Independence 1, Lakeview 0
Uncommon design
Ask Nan Decker what she likes most about her Northfield Center Township, Ohio, home.
Saturday, May 21 (137 stories)
New museum shows artwork done by soldiers in trenches
If you’re interested in the evolution of toy soldiers, and seeing the works of a gunner who signed his artwork upside-down, the new World War History & Art Museum is for you.
Students, adults work to improve South Side neighborhoods today
Students from high schools throughout the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown converged on the city’s South and East sides to spend their Saturday hauling soil, spreading grass seed and building garden beds.
1,200 graduate from YSU today
One year ago, Thomas Phibbs was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from a kidney transplant — the second one he’d undergone in six years. The donor was his fiancee.
Big turnout for today's annual South Avenue Shuffle
The warm and dry weather enticed more people than expected to the 10th annual South Avenue Shuffle today, event organizers said.
5 counties represented at Special Olympics today in Girard
With the announcement “Let the games begin!” and the release of blue and white helium-filled balloons, the Trumbull County Special Olympics started.
Yemeni president vows to step down, but warns al-Qaida will move in
Under pressure from protesters and regional allies, Yemen's president said Saturday he will sign a deal to step down after 32 years in power.
Pauley-Wagner July wedding to be in Canfield
CANFIELD Announced by Gregory and Nancy Pauley of Canfield is the engagement of their daughter,
Parents reveal Fisher-O’Neill wedding plans
HUBBARD The engagement of Amanda Fisher, daughter of Luke Carabbia and Colleen Bolen of Hubbard,
August wedding for Miss Packer and Mr. Susany
Lindsay Jo Packer of Boardman, daughter of Scott and Michelle Packer of Austintown, and Corey
July wedding for Miss Tolnar Mr. Mittwede
HUBBARD Peter and Mildred Tolnar of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Mary
Parents announce Russo-Wetzel engagement
POLAND Vince and Marlene Russo and Dr. Robert and Bina Wetzel, all of Poland, are announcing the
Parents announce Hornick-D’Amato engagement
The engagement of Jennifer Hornick, daughter of Rick and Debbie Hornick of Campbell, and Chuck
Theresa Polack, Phillip Truitt to wed in fall
Announced by Edward J. Polack of Atwater, Ohio, and Barbara J. Keck of Berlin Center is the
HELOISE: Table scraps can be harmful
Dear Heloise: I was delighted to hear that you share our love of minischnauzers. Ours, a female
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Her dad criticizes Facebook update
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 20, and I’ve been catching a lot of criticism
Indians beat Reds on Buck’s 2-run homer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Buck hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning to give Josh Tomlin
Animal Kingdom second at Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) — Shackleford battled for the lead from the start and held off a late charge from
SOCIETY DIGEST: Bowl-A-Thon to aid member of church
Bowl-A-Thon to aid member of church YOUNGSTOWN The First Christian Church of Girard is having a
Now that we're all still here, doomsdayers have new explanations
They spent months warning the world of the apocalypse, some giving away earthly belongings or draining their savings accounts. And so they waited, vigilantly, on Saturday for the appointed hour to arrive.
Tanker for NATO explodes in Pakistan, 15 dead
A Pakistani official says a tanker carrying oil for NATO forces in Afghanistan exploded in northwestern Pakistan as people were apparently trying to take some of its fuel. At least 15 people died in the explosion.
Canfield wins baseball district in Division II
By pete mollica sports@vindy.com Struthers Canfield junior Anthony Ross might only stand
Burned, abused dog leaves hospital with new owners
Abused dog leaves hospital with new owners By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com hermitage,
Fitch girls win first district track title since 1999
Fitch girls win first district track title since 1999 By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
Clarett files federal suit over March traffic stop
ex-osu star says task force violated the 14th amendment By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
Board releases résumés of finalists for Warren school district chief
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN School-board members had the second of two interview
KO Drugs a success, founder says
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Youngstown In the highly anticipated main event at the K.O.
Modic’s base hit sends Poland to regional semis
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com JEFFERSON Poland softball player Jenna Modic lives for
Hearing takes place in vehicular-homicide of Marines
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Atty. J. Gerald Ingram tried to raise questions Friday
Oles takes name off list for Mahoning treasurer post
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Austintown Trustee Lisa Oles’ time as a
McDonald boys, United girls win DIII
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com New Middletown Megan Gunther had mixed emotions as she
Youngstown State swept at UIC, setting school record for losses
Staff report CHICAGO The Youngstown State baseball team went to Illinois-Chicago for the final
Townships in ABC district oppose Aqua’s water pact with Youngstown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Townships in the ABC Water and Storm Water
Boardman’s fire chief search nears completion
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees on Monday are expected to
Gas wells’ location in Hubbard raises concerns
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Fred Hanley, Hubbard Township trustee, worries
Kids bond with male role models at FUDGE
Rey Delgado helps his nephew, Javon Huff, 6, as they play chess with Javon’s brother, William Huff Jr., Friday at Horizon Science Academy’s FUDGE event — For Uncles, Dads, Grandfathers, Etc.
Former teammates support Armstrong
Associated Press ROME Two former teammates of Lance Armstrong said they never saw the seven-time
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Mathews school board, executive session, 5:30 p.m., board offices, 4434-B Warren-
Lawyers ask judge to find Iran liable for 9/11
Associated Press NEW YORK Lawyers representing 9/11 families are asking a federal judge to find
Main Lite Electric to move, expand
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Main Lite Electric Co. Inc., 1521 Niles Road SE, soon
Indy drivers ready for wild weekend
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS IndyCar drivers can’t afford to make a mistake today. Otherwise,
Go Go Cabaret owner seeks dismissal of charges
Staff report Youngstown The owner of the Go Go Cabaret in Austintown wants most of the charges
Unions support NFL players
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The unions for hockey, baseball and basketball are siding with the
Is it the end of the world as we know it?
Los Angeles Times OAKLAND, Calif. Harold Camping’s promised final show Thursday night was much
Organizers: Support grows for SB 5 defeat
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A little more than a month after being given the green
First Niles reports 2nd-quarter dividend
Staff report Niles First Niles Financial Inc. announced Friday a cash dividend of 8 cents per
Labor leaders threaten to limit support
Associated Press WASHINGTON Prominent labor leaders, frustrated that Democrats in Washington
Plans announced for 3 new grocery stores
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Boardman-based Horizon Management Inc. announced
Netanyahu rejects idea on boundaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a blunt display of differences, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
The bright side of storm damage
Opinion: The bright side of storm damage I own Weaver & Weaver Con- struction Co. and I feel like your
Healing liturgy
Healing liturgy north jackson A healing liturgy will take place May 29 at the National Shrine of
High water makes river dangerous to navigate
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. Travis Morace has been running boats on the Mississippi for
Court ruling favors estate
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has ruled that the estate of a Perkins
These saints lived model lives
Every year on May 21, both the Orthodox Church and the Byzantine-Catholics celebrate Sts.
Firefighters probe blaze at Foodway
Firefighters probe blaze at Foodway YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters are investigating a 1:19 a.m. Friday
Kyle Busch wins the pole for All-Star Race
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service CONCORD, N.C. Kyle Busch, the last of 18
2 teens arrested in Boardman burglaries
Staff report BOARDMAN Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries
METRO DIGEST || Website to help American manufacturing
Website to help US manufacturing YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Don
2 former Struthers teachers inducted into hall of fame
Staff report struthers The Embassy was the venue last month for the fourth Hall of Fame
Indians rally to beat Cincinnati in Battle of Ohio opener
Associated Press CLEVELAND From unknown rookie to hero — in a pinch. Ezequiel Carrera’s first
Poland school board wants to take pay cut; state law says ‘no’
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com Poland To the surprise of most on the Poland Board
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x5 u9 4 2 vA Q 9 6 4 3 2 wA 7 The
Pivotal 3rd games await NBA teams
Associated Press DALLAS Take a sweep of the Lakers, a nine-day layoff and a dominant outing by
Kucinich returns to Wash. as Dems debate his future
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is returning to Washington state for a
Movers for Moms event aids women in shelters
Staff report Youngstown This Mother’s Day, as part of its Movers for Moms initiative, Two Men
Warren cop gets 30-day suspension for policy violation
Staff report WARREN Warren Police Chief Tim Bowers has suspended Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan for 30
Masury woman takes plea deal in death of 15-year-old
Staff report WARREN Karen Adams of Masury, originally charged with murder for killing Robert
Liberty science teacher is chosen for STEM Institute
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Email notification to Joseph Slifka about being
Don’t tolerate homophobia
Opinion: In recent years, I have committed myself to the work of justice that speaks loudly and boldly to
Ruling: Cronin no longer in contempt-of-court status
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court, which found Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning
Bucs win big behind Walker
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Neil Walker homered and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the
Sharks hold off Canucks, trail series 2-1
Associated Press san jose, calif. Patrick Marleau scored twice in the first period and Antti
MCCTC students meet with state legislators
Staff report canfield A group of students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Buckeye Boys State participants selected
Buckeye Boys State participants selected poland The American Legion Post 15 has selected
Taliban car bomb blasts US convoy
Taliban car bomb blasts US convoy PESHAWAR, Pakistan A Taliban car bomb struck an armored
St. Patrick Church turns 100, earns praise from community
Editorial: 2In those 10 decades, the church has built a solid reputation as a beacon for spiritual development
France’s code of silence
Opinion: France’s code of silence Los Angeles Times: France is reeling over the shocking arrest of
newsmakers
newsmakers Wrestler ‘Macho Man’ dies in Fla. wreck Randy “Macho Man” Savage, the professional
More prep sports results
BASEBALL Division III Newton Falls 5, Grand Valley 2 WARREN The Tigers (10-7) scored two
Lordstown to stay lone maker of Cruze
Lordstown to stay lone maker of Cruze LORDSTOWN General Motors Co. officials said the Lordstown-
Oil settles above $99 per barrel
Associated Press NEW YORK Oil climbed above $99 per barrel in volatile trading Friday as the
Singing contest finals near
Staff report new castle, pa. Twelve singers will compete in the Rocket to the Stars semifinals
Panic sets in as time runs out to alter Ohio budget
Opinion: COLUMBUS The Republican-controlled Ohio Senate is winding down its deliberations on the $55.6
Bachmann sticks with deadline on possible run
Associated Press ARCHBOLD, Ohio U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann said Friday she’ll stick with her
Catching up with ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd Double trouble
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The paths of classic rock acts ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Boardman Shepherd hosts battle for coolest cupcake
Although the staff and residents of Boardman Shepherd of the Valley enjoyed their Cupcake Wars baking competition on May 10, it is fair to say that most of the guests were excited for the event to end.
Lloyd students learn about the human machine
The human body is very complicated and systems like our endocrine, circulatory and immune system all play a part in keeping things running. Explaining these detailed workings to the kindergarten through third-grade students at Lloyd Elementary required a unique approach.
Career center Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Melissa Hackett’s Interactive Multimedia class
Union students visit Little Red Schoolhouse
For the second-graders at Union Elementary, a recent field trip took them two miles away from their regular classrooms, but 150 years back in time.
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Polish monument moved to Peterson Park
A monument to Polish veterans of World Wars I and II, which stood for four decades outside a Polish-
Picnic honors mothers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Presbyterian Preschool has celebrated matriarchs with
McKinley family game night offers friendly fun
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com There was Trouble at McKinley Elementary School on May 6.
Middle school students join Peanuts gang
More than 70 Canfield Village Middle School students performed for peanuts, as part of the schools spring musical You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown May 6-7 at Canfield High School.
Hilltop event goes to the dogs
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School got a very
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders celebrate Ohio history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Ohio Glaciers traveling team starts 12-0
Seven young Mahoning Valley residents are off to a winning start with the Ohio Glaciers, a traveling
Studio Oxygen spins for local charities
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Studio Oxygen in Canfield, known for its yoga instruction, left
Art exhibit features preschoolers’ talents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool transformed
Boardman Park hosts mom-daughter tea
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman Park welcomed daughters, moms and grandmas to a fancy
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Teams use running game to beat wet weather
Coaches of the teams competing in the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association drew up primarily
Melito solo leads spring band concert
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For Boardman spring concert senior soloist Matt Melito, a year’s
Greenwood partners with Austintown baseball
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kids from all over Austintown were out at the ballgame on April
Watson students present Arts and Science Expo
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 13, Watson Elementary gave a temporary home to robots,
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
MCCTC Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Melissa Hackett’s Interactive Multimedia class
Al-Qaida eyed oil tankers as targets
Associated Press WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden’s personal files revealed a brazen idea to hijack
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: King Abdullah II of
Children make music for Mom at Canfield library
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield library’s Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and
Teams use running game to beat wet weather
Coaches of the teams competing in the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association drew up primarily
Boardman briefs
Calling Boardman graduates The Boardman High School Class of 1959 is planning a 70th Birthday Bash
Poland briefs
‘Poland Idol’ seeks singers for contest The “Poland Idol” singing contest will be June 25 at the
Canfield Police Blotter
April 2 Drug abuse: Nicole Stuckey, 28, of 1598 2nd St., Youngstown was arrested on a charge of
Sports briefs
All-Academic team named The Federal League Athletic Association announced members of the 2010-11
Sports briefs
Athletes named first team All-AAC Members of the Canfield High School swim team named to the First
Teams use running game to beat wet weather
Coaches of the teams competing in the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association drew up primarily
Canfield briefs
Canfield graduate receives scholarship Canfield High School graduate James K. Jarvis (2007) was
Have a garage sale from your trunk
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, has opened registration for its annual “Car Trunk & Treasure
Waste-Tech wins Businessmen’s bowling title
The Boardman Businessmen’s League concluded its 49th season with Waste-Tech, Ltd. crowned as the
POLICE REPORTS
March 31 Harassment: A James Street woman filed a report. April 1 Harassment: A Shawbutte
Former YSU provost takes helm at Norfolk State
Staff report norfolk, va. Tony Atwater, former president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque D’Or, 8 p.m.: Cirque-style entertainers at Packard Music
Nuance takes beating on Gaga’s latest
By Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times Lady Gaga is the perfect vessel for a broad message of
Diocese releases survey data
Staff report youngstown Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown recently completed the
Champion wins easily, advances to title contest
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com JEFFERSON It took an inning for the undefeated Champion
Animal Kingdom’s trainer is confident
Associated Press BALTIMORE Animal Kingdom won’t be sneaking up on anyone — even coming from
At the Upper Room
Ministries in Austintown focus on feeding people’s souls and bodies By LINDA M. LINONIS
Today in history
Today is Saturday, May 21, the 141st day of 2011. There are 224 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Poll: Gas prices forcing drivers to make choices
Associated Press WASHINGTON As $4 a gallon gasoline becomes commonplace, drivers have made tough
Sports briefs
Spartans prevail over Panthers at districts The Boardman High School baseball team topped Warren
Austintown briefs
Alumni graduates summa cum laude Justin Bonanno graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of
Sports briefs
High school football proposal fails A hotly debated initiative that would have changed the
Friday, May 20 (113 stories)
Ex-judge Cronin freed of contempt status
The Ohio Supreme Court, which found Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge, in contempt in March, has granted her motion to remove herself from contempt-of-court status.
Warren Patrolman Hollihan suspended
Warren police Chief Tim Bowers has suspended Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan for 30 days without pay, starting June 1, for violating Warren Police Department policies and procedures.
Ryan, colleague launch website to aid rebirth of US manufacturing
U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, and Don Manzullo, a Republican from Illinois, have launched a new website to keep citizens informed of the activities of the House Manufacturing Caucus, which they co-chair.
Drive-thru petition drive against SB 5 Saturday in Austintown
Union members in Mahoning County will have a drive-thru petition-signing event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the former Austintown Middle School building, 5800 Mahoning Ave., to get an initiative on the November ballot repealing Senate Bill 5.
Power restored to most in Howland
About 2,300 Ohio Edison customers in Howland Township lost power at 7:37 p.m. Friday, but the problem was expected to be corrected by late Friday, said Robyn Patton, Trumbull County spokesperson for Ohio Edison.
Israeli PM frank in public rejection Obama proposal to restore '67 boundaries
In a blunt display of differences, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the idea of using his country's 1967 boundaries as the basis for a neighboring Palestinian state on Friday, declaring his objections face-to-face to President Barack Obama who had raised the idea just 24 hours earlier in an effort to revive stalled Mideast peace talks.
Ohio Edison responds to Warren area power outage
WARREN About 2,200 Ohio Edison customers in the Warren area lost power at 7:37 p.m., said Robyn
Drunken mom gets life, no parole, for microwaving her baby to death
The Dayton woman convicted of killing her month-old baby daughter in a microwave oven was spared the death penalty and sentenced today to life in prison without parole.
Poland defeats Southeast 1-0 for softball district championship
At Jefferson, Poland defeated Southeast 1-0 to win the Division II softball district championship.
Former Judge Cronin no longer in contempt of Ohio's top court
Former Judge Cronin no longer in contempt of Ohio's top court
Nolan Reimold back with Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are planning to recall and outfielder Nolan Reimold from
Maurice Clarett sues task force for improper search, seeks return of 30K
Maurice Clarett sues task force
SB 5 petition drive Saturday in Austintown
Union members in Mahoning County will hold a drive-thru petition signing event from 10 a.m. to 5
Disputes 'between friends': Obama, Netanyahu at White House
Disputes 'between friends': Obama, Netanyahu at White House
Student accused of drugging teacher who yelled at him
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida middle school student is accused of trying to poison his teacher Monday
Home births up, driven by natural-birth subculture
Home births up, driven by natural-birth subculture
Final space shuttle launch set for July 8
ORLANDO, Fla. — The final launch of NASA’s space shuttle program has been set for the morning of
Defense rests in Kerrigan manslaughter trial
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The defense in the manslaughter trial of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan’s
Mahoning Valley Dems seek lawmaker role in Ohio prison sales
Mahoning Valley Dems seek lawmaker role in Ohio prison sales
Wis. Supreme Court: Teen’s life prison sentence OK
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court says a boy who was 14 when he killed another boy
Demand for Cruze could mean production in Michigan
Demand for Cruze could mean production in Michigan
Glitch makes NASA cut short Endeavour spacewalk
HOUSTON (AP) — NASA managers cut short today’s spacewalk by two Endeavour astronauts because one of
Netanyahu at White House after Obama challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were sharply
Sinking 1894 jail is rescued and restored in Ohio
Sinking in 1894 jail is rescued and restored in Ohio
Rain-induced landslides plague PennDOT in W. Pa.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rain-induced landslides are plaguing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Fumes sicken construction crew
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Fire officials say several construction workers had to be taken to the hospital in
Western Pa. high school principal dies at school
CHARLEROI, Pa. (AP) — The students and staff are mourning at a western Pennsylvania high school
Troopers find $6K in drugs in car carrying 2 small kids
A Youngstown man is jailed on drug and child-endangering charges after the Ohio State Highway Patrol seized three pounds of suspected marijuana and removed two small children from his car.
Parents reveal Hake-Roman engagement
The parents of Lauren Jessica Hake and George Nathaniel Roman IV are announcing the couple’s
Plans announced for Dean-Marks summer wedding
Erin Melissa Dean of Hubbard and Craig Allen Marks of Austintown are announcing their engagement and
July wedding set by Miss Aracich and Mr. Hintosh
BOARDMAN Chuck and Mary Aracich of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet for a catered dinner at 6 p.m. June 6 at St. Matthias
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Struggling student wants to drop out
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a college student. I graduated from community
Real sweet fundraiser Saturday
Real sweet fundraiser BOARDMAN Friends of Fido, volunteer dog walkers at Mahoning County Dog
Schwarzenegger's acting career now on hold
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delayed his Hollywood comeback Thursday as he braced for what could be a costly divorce prompted by revelations that he had an affair and child with a housekeeper who worked for his family for 20 years.
Gains threatens to sue over budget
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If the Mahoning County commissioners don’t
March’s arm propels Tigers
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Boardman Right fielder Alyse March turned in a memorable
Springfield headed back to regional
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS It took them two days to do it, but the Springfield
Boardman officials pinpoint uses for tax levy
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN If voters approve an additional police levy Aug.
National TV puts spotlight on murder in Warren
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A lot of people’s lives changed in a few moments on June
Wagner keys good showing at D2 district
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com SALEM Wearing black and white Chuck Taylors and a goofy grin,
Rosselli to join basketball hall of fame
Staff report Columbus Youngstown State coaching legend Dom Rosselli is among 19 men and women
DeWine to speak at safety summit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third time in less than seven months,
Boardman comes up just short in Div. I semifinal
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Boardman was in the position it wanted in the final
Destination Imagination team heads for global finals
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Eighth-graders Shawanda Jones, Keilah Bryant,
Taft Elementary students learn how to treat others
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Five-year-old Leo Griffin-Blount learned that
DiDomenico powers Spartans’ romp
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Tavia Dukes’ solo home run in the first inning
Bill proposes tax credits for teachers
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio teachers and home-schooling families would be
Couple seeks OK for low-speed vehicles
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Lora and Ronald Kost of New Waterford again
Bushey wins 2011 Athena award
Atty. Martha Bushey proudly holds the 2011 Athena award. The former nurse, who was named recipient during a banquet Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman, credited her mother with her success.
HELOISE: Tip for removing oil stain is on the spot
Dear Heloise: I love your hints I read in The Hutchinson (Kan.) News. My husband has a request. Our
Polka honors for Larry Walk
Staff report Youngstown Radio broadcaster Larry Walk has been a Sunday staple for Mahoning
METRO DIGEST || Plane crash
Plane crash GOSHEN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a minor plane crash at Salem
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony R. LaMarca, 24, of 123 Indianola Road,
Youngstown city council hires deputy clerk
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN By a 4-3 vote, city council agreed to hire a
Campbell schools project $500,000 in savings
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The school district tentatively is able to
Tribe’s Fausto Carmona rocked by the White Sox
Associated Press CHICAGO Gavin Floyd pitched seven solid innings and Carlos Quentin homered as
Theft from Girard Little Indians nets man two years’ probation
Staff report WARREN The former president of the Girard Little Indians football organization was
Two men claim to have been shot at by each other
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The alleged theft of sound equipment from
Man pleads not guilty to charge of murder
Staff report WARREN Ronald J. Pugh Jr., 26, of East Philadelphia Avenue, Youngstown, pleaded not
Yemma named interim treasurer; Antonini hearing June 3 in Akron
By PETER H. MILIKEN milliken@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mahoning County commissioners have unanimously
METRO DIGEST || Drugs, small kids
Staff report Canfield A Youngstown man is jailed on drug and child-endangering charges after the
ODNR ruling snarls Patriot Water Treatment facility
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ decision not
Riding high on the hog at GM show
By William D. LEWIS photo@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The throaty roar of motorcycles echoed through
Elkins and Prusky set district marks
Staff report ANDOVER Andre Elkins of LaBrae and Destiny Prusky of Newton Falls established
Entitlement cuts are key
Opinion: By Brian Riedl Heritage Foundation Most everyone agrees the federal budget is out of control.
Farmers declares dividend of 3 cents per share
Staff report CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a cash dividend of 3 cents per share
Republicans blast speech
Mitt Romney says President Barack Obama ‘threw Israel under the bus’ Associated Press HANOVER,
April new-car sales rise in region
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New-car sales in Northeast Ohio rose substantially
Errors hurt YSU baseball in loss
Staff report chicago UIC scored four runs in the fifth and benefitted from three errors and
Howland battles St. Edward but comes up a run short in Division I
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Cody Simon’s two-run homer in the second inning was
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week:
Man must file as sex offender
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A disgruntled Lake County man, who
Nurses to vote on extensions of contracts
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nurses at Northside Medical Center in
FBI probes Unabomber in Tylenol deaths
Associated Press CHICAGO Could the Unabomber and Chicago’s Tylenol poisoner be one and the
Mississippi River crests in Vicksburg
Associated Press VICKSBURG, Miss. The Mississippi River crested at more than 14 feet above flood
Price of oil drops below $99 a barrel
Associated Press NEW YORK Oil dropped below $99 a barrel Thursday, but it’s still too high as
Valley Relay for Life teams go the distance, merit acclaim
Editorial: Relays for Life in the Mahoning Valley always exude fierce competition and sky-high goals. It
Ohio home sales decline in April
Ohio home sales decline in April Youngstown Home sales statewide fell 5 percent in April
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.57 .13 Avalon
Some men feel entitled to be a cad
Opinion: WASHINGTON I write often about the problem of entitlement spending. Today’s topic is the problem
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., clothing giveaway, 10 a.m. to
Poland earns district final trip with win
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Jefferson The only thing that was on Meredith Testa’s mind
Rebels being tamed
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords They came, they saw, they were conquered. That sums up the fate of
Judge tells staff to leave police union
Associated Press ZANESVILLE, Ohio A county judge in eastern Ohio ordered members of his staff to
Valley Relay for Life teams seek to break world record
Staff report CANFIELD Mahoning Valley Relay for Life teams have distinguished themselves as
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Bermuda Avenue Triangle,” 8 p.m.: Comedy at Trumbull New Theatre,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 20, the 140th day of 2011. There are 225 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The more things change ...
Opinion: Lisa Antonini, disgraced ex-Mahoning County treasurer and chairwoman of the county’s Democratic
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday United Local school board, special work session, 8 a.m., high school library.
Pirates beat Cincinnati for sweep
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two nearly flawless starts dug the Pirates out of their deepest
oddly enough
oddly enough Bill would allow Texans to catch fish by hand AUSTIN, Texas Texans who want to
newsmakers
newsmakers Schwarzenegger puts acting on hold LOS ANGELES Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Hiding behind a ‘privilege’
Opinion: Hiding behind a ‘privilege’ Los Angeles Times: In a perfunctory order, the Supreme Court on Monday
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Joe Cocker is 67. Singer-actress Cher is 65. Actor Dave Thomas is 62. Guitarist
A new chapter for libraries
Opinion: A new chapter for libraries Decreases in state fund- ing have overstayed their welcome in the
Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May
United Way OKs distribution of funds
By william k. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the
Derby winner owners adjust to spotlight
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Team Valor International will not run Summer Soiree in
IMF chief granted $1 million bail
IMF chief granted $1 million bail NEW YORK Over the objections of prosecutors, a judge agreed
Opposed to SB 5?
Opponents say poll shows most Ohioans don’t support new law By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com
TOday
TOday dances Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance with Al Hreno Band, 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Our Lady
Thursday, May 19 (129 stories)
Area attorney 2011 Athena award winner
Martha L. Bushey, a former nurse and local attorney, was visibly moved and surprised as she approached the stage to accept the 2011 Athena Award.
Romney: Obama 'threw Israel under the bus'
Republicans looking to unseat President Barack Obama charged Thursday that he undermined the sensitive and delicate negotiations for Middle East peace with his outline for resumed talks between Israelis and Palestinians.
Lake County man pleads guilty to charges involving Mahoning County woman
Lake County man pleads guilty to charges involving Mahoning County woman
IMF chief granted bail, house arrest
A judge agreed Thursday to free former International Monetary Fund leader Dominique Strauss-Kahn from a New York City jail on the condition that he post $1 million in bail and remain under house arrest, under the watch of armed guards, at a private apartment in Manhattan.
One hospitalized after plane crash in Salem
SALEM The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a minor plane crash at the Salem Airpark
Ohio home sales fall in April, mixed results in Valley
Ohio home sales fall in April, mixed results in Valley
NBC Sports chief Dick Ebersol resigns
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Sports Group Chairman Dick Ebersol, who helped launch “Saturday Night Live” then
US sailor pleads guilty to attempted China spying
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A U.S. Navy sailor pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted espionage for trying to
Former leader of kids’ football group sentenced for theft
WARREN The former president of the Girard Little Indians football organization was sentenced to
OSU's Tressel will have to pay for his own lawyers
OSU's Tressel will have to pay for his own lawyers
Safety summit scheduled for next week
YOUNGSTOWN For the third time in less than seven months, the state attorney general will discuss
Staff Right hosts job fair next week in Austintown
Staff Right hosts job fair next week in Austintown
FBI: Ohio bank robbery suspect lowers hood when told
FBI: Ohio bank robbery suspect lowers hood when told
One killed in two-vehicle crash in Columbiana County
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said it will forward its investigation of a fatal
Motorcycle blessing scheduled Saturday on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Dominic Church on the city’s South Side will have a motorcycle blessing at 3 p.m.
Ohio amusement park sues Mich. maker of fake rocks
Ohio amusement park sues Mich. maker of fake rocks
IMF chief resigns, will make new bid for bail
NEW YORK (AP) - Hours after Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned from his post as manager of the
Tree trimmer dies from fall injuries
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A tree trimmer has died from injuries he suffered in a fall from a cherry-
Cleveland Browns seeking break on parking-lot rent
Cleveland Browns seeking break on parking-lot rent
$8K missing from evidence locker
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in a Philadelphia suburb are trying to figure out what happened
Man sentenced in DUI crash that injured Erie coach
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 3-5 years in prison for a DUI crash that left a
UPS driver held up at gunpoint
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a UPS driver making deliveries in a suburb just outside
Eddie Eagle teaches Hubbard grade-schoolers not to touch guns
People discard all sorts of stuff, including guns. Litter is unsightly, but guns are potentially lethal.
Saturday banquet to recognize veteran honorees
The United Veterans’ Council of Youngstown and Environs named John T. Pariza of Boardman as 2010 Veteran of the Year and Bev Fisher, manager of the Canfield Fair, as its Citizen of the Year.
HELOISE: Wanted: Towels that smell better
Dear Heloise: My question is about bath towels. After a few washings, they begin to take on an
YMTA students to perform at awards recital Sunday
An awards recital at 4 p.m. Sunday at Bliss Recital Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University will feature 12 of the 29 students who participated in the YSU-Youngstown Music Teachers’ Association Master’s Competition on May 14.
SOCIETY DIGEST | Skate Zone to host fundraiser for CODA
Youngstown Community Center for the Deaf, an affiliate of Youngstown Hearing and Speech Center and Easter Seals, will host a fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon June 4 at the Skate Zone.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She tries to teach daughter to budget
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have been trying to teach my 20-year-old
Area Catholic school students to beautify South Side Saturday
More than 150 students from six Catholic high schools and various parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will join with neighbors and other volunteers to participate in Project Grow.
1st Champion for Children award given to Beeghlys
The Beeghly family, on whose homestead property Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley stands, was presented the hospital’s first Champion for our Valley’s Children Award.
Snowden gets 4 years in shooting of 7-year-old
A 20-year-old Cedar Lane man will be locked up for four years for his role in the drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old girl last year.
IMF chief resigns
Investigators cut out a piece of carpet in a painstaking search of a penthouse suite for DNA evidence in IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's sex assault case, law enforcement officials said Wednesday as he made a new bid to get out of jail.
Parents draw reduced sentences in baby's death
The mother of a 58-day-old baby, who died in his parents’ North Evanston Avenue residence nearly four years ago, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading no contest to a child-endangering charge.
Getting back on track
As Dan Skiba sat on the Mineral Ridge High team bus, probably the last thing he was thinking about was the meet he and his fellow athletes were missing due to the rain.
Public packs Pa. court for dog-cruelty testimony
Two people charged with animal cruelty had their cases transferred from the district justice to the Mercer County Common Pleas Court.
Area boys excel at field events in Div. III
Staff report Independence A thrower from Warren JFK was the only area athlete to earn an
Port authority to comply with ’09 lease probe
Western Reserve Port Authority members vowed Wednesday to cooperate with state investigators looking into a 2009 land lease at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Canfield’s DeLorenzo, Hoelzel set for ring match
What happens when the immovable object meets the unstoppable force?
3 express interest in county treasurer position
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those who’ve applied for the vacant Mahoning
Fitch strong on first day of district
A few feet outside the discus ring, Fitch High throwing coach T.J. Koniowsky watched Billy Price spin and deliver his final throw of Wednesday’s Division I district meet.
YSU prof earns rare honorary doctorate from Russian academy
A Youngstown State University chemistry professor’s collaboration and relationship with Russian educators earned him an honorary doctorate from a St. Petersburg academy.
Weather (again) wreaks havoc on diamonds
Mother Nature has thrown another fastball past the high school baseball and softball tournament directors trying to get their district competition completed.
Youngstown to use money for new hires
City officials will use an $80,000 state grant and money originally allocated to pay for the police department’s overtime budget to hire three to four officers in the next few months.
4 tennis players qualify for state championships
The Youngstown area will be represented four players at next week’s Division II state tennis championships.
Mother draws 3-year prison term
The mother of a 58-day-old baby, who died in his parents’ North Evanston Avenue residence nearly four years ago, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading no contest to a child-endangering charge.
Project set for Saturday
More than 150 students from six Catholic high schools and various parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will join with neighbors and other volunteers to participate in Project Grow.
Peavy’s three-hitter leads Sox past Tribe
Jake Peavy pitched a three-hitter in his home debut this season, outdueling Justin Masterson and making Adam Dunn’s sacrifice fly in the first inning stand up to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.
Safety emphasized in gun program
People discard all sorts of stuff, including guns. Litter is unsightly, but guns are potentially lethal.
Big ninth inning helps lift Akron baseball past YSU
The University of Akron baseball team scored six runs in the top of the ninth inning to break open a close game and take a 9-2 victory over Youngstown State on Wednesday afternoon at Eastwood Field.
In Hubbard, a muddled mess
Suzanne Wilcox says water from a detention pond from a nearby business causes her Orchard Avenue property, across the street from Roosevelt Elementary School, to flood when it rains. The veterinarian said city officials have failed for years to correct the problem, and the city's assistant engineer can't even locate the area's site and drainage plans in his disorganized office.
Council takes step to put levy on Nov. ballot
Village council took the first step to placing a 1-mill renewal levy for police services on the November ballot.
Ohio native named to Wean post
After a six-month national search, the Warren-based Raymond John Wean Foundation named Jeffrey M. Glebocki as its new president.
Task force arrests man wanted for murder
A task force arrested Ronald J. Pugh Jr. of Youngstown Wednesday afternoon in the Sunday morning shooting death of DeAngelo McCoy, 24, of Third Street Southwest.
City engineer’s assistant draws criticism
An Orchard Avenue woman’s fight to get a water-runoff problem under control has put a spotlight on record-keeping by the city engineer’s assistant.
Man gets four years for drive-by shooting
A 20-year-old Cedar Lane man will be locked up for four years for his role in the drive-by shooting of a 7-year-old girl last year.
Council addresses water problems
By elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Residents flooded the city administration building
Veterans’ Council announces awards
The United Veterans’ Council of Youngstown and Environs named John T. Pariza of Boardman as 2010 Veteran of the Year and Bev Fisher, manager of the Canfield Fair, as its Citizen of the Year.
Hospital ceremony honors Valley donors
The Beeghly family, on whose homestead property Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley stands, was presented the hospital’s first Champion for our Valley’s Children Award.
List: Youngstown ranks 12th in sleep deprivation
The city has made yet another list, but this one isn’t about jobs. It’s about sleeplessness.
Warren woman faces charges
A 38-year-old city woman faces charges of aggravated robbery and failure to comply with the orders of a police officer after a police chase and a report that she robbed a 55-year-old man.
Girard to host Special Olympics
Assisting developmentally challenged participants in the 2010 Special Olympics was a rewarding experience for student volunteers from Girard High School.
Pink licenses prove unpopular
Gov. John Kasich isn’t tickled by Ohio’s pinkish driver’s license and wants to dump the salmon color that was introduced in 2009 to improve security but has drawn grumbling in some circles.
METRO DIGEST | Annual 5K race
Annual 5K race columbiana The fourth annual Vision for Veterans 5K race will take place Friday
Local festivals and fairs
Here are some fun events happening in the region from May to September. The Vindicator will update events weekly throughout the summer.
Sounds of Summer
With the snow and ice now a distant memory, we can turn our focus to the summer concert season in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Invariably, there are lots of familiar names vying for your entertainment dollar.
Summer fun list
May 20 Music Chuck Thorpe & Friends, 7 p.m., Variety on the Square, 110 N. Pitt St., Mercer, Pa.
CBS adds new drama from creator of ‘Lost’
CBS is prying loose “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” from its long-time Thursday slot next fall to make room for a new drama from “Lost” creator J.J. Abrams.
Finding hope in a jam, Aliver Hall releases CD
There’s a moment in the 2000 Phish documentary “Bittersweet Motel” where a fan is asked why he likes the jam band.
Aviation director gets bonus
The Western Reserve Port Authority, which runs the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, has granted a $2,000 performance bonus to Dan Dickten, aviation director at the airport.
Cirque D’Or coming to Packard Music Hall
The electrifying and mesmerizing Cirque D’Or, which features more than 30 performers from around the globe, will appear at Packard Music Hall at 8 p.m. Saturday.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Neb. police arrest 2 from Missouri on grease theft
oddly enough Neb. police arrest 2 from Missouri on grease theft LINCOLN, Neb. Police in
Beating casts pall over West Coast rivalry
Nearly seven weeks after a Giants fan was severely beaten at Dodger Stadium on opening day, San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy can’t believe the culprits haven’t been caught.
Morton blanks Reds; Bucs snap long skid
The ball came off Fred Lewis’ bat with a sharp crack, and Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton thought: Uh-oh, not again!
Defaults on credit cards decline
Credit-card defaults and late payments dropped in April, signaling more improvement for the recovering credit-card industry.
BUSINESS NEWS | Airport authority issues advisory
The Allegheny County Airport Authority on Wednesday issued a travel advisory for Pittsburgh International Airport because of increased traffic during the upcoming summer travel season.
Sarah Michelle Gellar returning to the CW
The CW has picked up its first series for the fall season, including “Ringer” “Hart of Dixie,” “Secret Circle” and “H8R.”
Candidates to compete for Tracy role in ‘Hairspray’
Top Hat Productions wants to make the casting of the lead in their upcoming production of the 2002 Tony-winning musical “Hairspray” a more democratic process than usual.
Prep roundup BASEBALL Division III
Prep roundup BASEBALL Division III Brookfield 8, LaBrae 6 STRUTHERS Jimmy Quinlan drove in
US slaps Syria with sanctions
The United States slapped sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Assad and six senior Syrian officials for human-rights abuses over their brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.
Iran could play role in future of al-Qaida
The death of Osama bin Laden has put a new focus on what role Iran might play in al-Qaida’s future.
Gingrich campaign off to bad start
Newt Gingrich’s first week as a presidential candidate has been riddled with missteps that have angered many of his fellow Republicans and exposed campaign vulnerabilities.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION It was incorrectly reported on Page A9 of Tuesday’s paper in the Austintown police
Stocks rise after 3 days of losses
Widespread gains in commodity prices lifted energy and materials companies as part of a broad stock-market rally Wednesday after three days of declines.
Wealthy spend, others scrimp, retail reports show
High gas prices are driving a wider wedge between the wealthy and everybody else.
NEWSMAKERS | Troubled orchestra reveals funding plan
The financially troubled Philadelphia Orchestra is kicking off a new campaign aimed at rallying both classical music devotees and novices to support the ensemble by attending concerts and making donations.
HEALTH NEWS | Grant applications
Grant applications YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is accepting grant
METRO DIGEST || Roads to be closed
Roads to be closed Boardman Several roads within the Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed this
James powers the Heat down stretch to tie series
LeBron James came up big down the stretch and scored 29 points, Dwyane Wade added 24 and the Miami Heat beat the Chicago Bulls 85-75 Wednesday night.
Canucks wallop Sharks for 2-0 series edge
Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Daniel Sedin scored his second power-play goal of
Arnold’s orgy of self-glory
Opinion: By Steve Lopez Los Angeles Times Back in October 2003, I witnessed a remarkable spectacle at a
TRADE AGREEMENTS: PRO & CON Pact promises economic jolt
Opinion: By Thomas J. DONOHUE McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON It’s rare in the nation’s capital these days
Warren mayor on business trip to China
Mayor Michael O’Brien is leaving today for an economic-development trip to China, where he will talk to business leaders from Shangdong Province and sign a sister-city agreement with the city of Dezhou.
Nightlife
Agave Azul Mexican Restaurant, 3620 Starrs Center Drive, Canfield; 330-533-6520 Sat: Rock n Roll
Plan widens trade imbalance
Opinion: By Alan Tonelson McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Federal budget clashes represent one major front
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.44 .15 Avalon
Gov. Brown’s hugs to GOP fail to ease budget battle
Opinion: SACRAMENTO Pausing in his struggle to solve, or to get others to solve, today’s iteration of
Reducing prison population is inevitable, but at what cost?
Editorial: The entire population of the city of Warren could be put in Ohio’s prisons, and there would still
Karma smiles on Cavs in draft selection
Associated Press CLEVELAND For nearly a year, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has tried in vain to
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Hairspray’s” Tracy, Fairview Arts & Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland
MoM beats body odor
Q. I have suffered from underarm odor since I was a teen. Even after taking a shower I could notice
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch and food
Walk-It Day
The Youngstown Road Runners present Weight Watchers Walk-It Day 5K event on Sunday at 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.
New This week
New This week Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (PG-13) Captain Jack Sparrow returns
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Newly acquired masterpiece is where it belongs: The Butler
When the Butler Institute of American Art acquired James Longacre Wood’s 1892 painting “Mumble the
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward E. Robertson, 28, of 1652 Fountain Square
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Samantha McCann and William Stumpf, Niles, girl, May 16. Stevi
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | Libya, Iran free foreign journalists
The Libyan government released four foreign journalists Wednesday, and a fifth reached freedom in Qatar after disappearing while on assignment in Syria.
The latest case of paranoia
Opinion: The latest case of paranoia Los Angeles Times: A federal appeals court will soon consider a
Fed up with Valley Democrats? Visit GOP open house Saturday
Opinion: Fed up with Valley Democrats? Visit GOP open house Saturday I am writing today as a re- action to
Wednesday’s lottery results
LOTTERY Wednesday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 33-6-6 Pick 43-5-1-1 Rolling
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown school board finance committee, 4:30 p.m., caucus room, 20 W. Wood St.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 19, the 139th day of 2011. There are 226 days left in the year. Associated
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Sponsors still needed to fund Saturday's Special Olympics
Assisting developmentally challenged participants in the 2010 Special Olympics was a rewarding experience for student volunteers from Girard High School.
Opinions vary on latest poll on SB5
Opponents of controversial collective bargaining reform say new poll results are further proof that a majority of Ohioans don’t support the direction taken by Gov. John Kasich and Republican lawmakers.
White Sox’s Peavy blanks Tribe
CHICAGO (AP) — Jake Peavy pitched a three-hitter in his home debut this season, outdueling Justin
Youngstown will hire three to four new police officers
City officials will use an $80,000 state grant and money originally allocated to pay for the police
Rich buying luxuries again; everybody else buying food
High gas prices are driving a wider wedge between the wealthy and everybody else.
Youngstown bride dons gown again — 73 years later
A West Michigan woman has strolled down the aisle in her wedding dress for a second time.
If you're flying out of Pittsburgh International, get there early
If you're flying out of Pittsburgh International Airport, get there early
Man accused of poisoning Auburn trees indicted
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama fan accused of poisoning the oak trees at Auburn’s Toomer’s Corner
Dan Skiba sets district record
Mineral Ridge senior Dan Skiba set a Division III district meet record with a leap of 22 feet, 6
City moves to shutter Pa. bar after fatal shooting
City moves to shutter Pa. bar after fatal shooting
Judge orders Texas torture suspect to hire lawyer
WEATHERFORD, Texas (AP) — A Texas man accused of torturing a woman for nearly two weeks on a deer-
Obama to cadets: Role more important than ever
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — President Barack Obama tells graduating Coast Guard Academy cadets their
Oil up after gov’t report, gas pump prices down
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil climbed almost 4 percent today amid a broad commodities rally, as gasoline pump
Experts offer road map for Pakistan stability
NEW YORK (AP) — American and Pakistani experts have laid out a road map for Pakistan to establish
Youngstown ranks as one of the most sleep-deprived cities in the nation
Youngstown is one of the most sleep-deprived cities in the nation.
Giffords to have surgery while husband is in space
Giffords to have surgery while husband is in space
NYC elevator falls 3 floors, 22 minor injuries
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City fire officials say a freight elevator inside a Manhattan building fell
Stocks edge up after 3 days of losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Energy and materials companies are pushing stocks higher as prices for oil and other
Man eats 25,000th Big Mac, 39 years after his first
Man eats 25,000th Big Mac, 39 years after his first
Mass. examiner: Fight led to Kerrigan dad’s death
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The prosecution has rested its case in the manslaughter trial of Olympic figure
Raymond John Wean Foundation selects new president
Raymond John Wean Foundation selects new president
Hometown GOP says NY Rep. King should make WH run
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Rep. Peter King is leaving the door open for a possible presidential bid.
Spring storm brings snow to Colorado mountains
DENVER (AP) — Officials say a strong storm system will dump up to 18 inches of snow in the Colorado
Man in Houston dismemberment case gets no bond
HOUSTON (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting and dismembering a friend who shared a house with
United Veterans' Council event is Saturday in Youngstown
United Veterans' Council event is Saturday in Youngstown
3 clam diggers found dead in Alaska, 2 missing
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A company that contracted with five clam diggers working off the coast of
Flooding hinders shipping on the Mississippi River
Flooding hinders shipping on the Mississippi River
Pa. police: Bottles of urine found in ice cream truck
Pa. police: Bottles of urine found in ice cream truck
Cash-starved Philly Orchestra reveals funding plan
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The financially troubled Philadelphia Orchestra is kicking off a new campaign to
Pa. Gov. Corbett released from Pittsburgh hospital
Pa. Gov. Corbett released from Pittsburgh hospital
Stocks mixed after 3 days of losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening mixed after three straight days of losses. A strong earnings
Dodgers increase reward in baseball fan beating
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are hoping a bigger reward will lead them to the suspects in the
Voters give Pa. high school student nod for school board
Voters give Pa. high school student nod for school board
Poll: Majority support repeal of SB 5
COLUMBUS — A majority of Ohioans believe controversial collective bargaining reform signed into law
Volunteers find wedding ring of fallen Ohio deputy
Volunteers find wedding ring of fallen Ohio deputy
FDA panel backs infant doses for kids’ Tylenol
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Federal health experts say dosing instructions for children younger than 2
Study: Homosexuality, celibacy didn’t cause abuse
WASHINGTON (AP) - Researchers commissioned by the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops to analyze the
Strauss-Kahn seems on way out, one way or another
WASHINGTON (AP) - Confined to a jail cell, his reputation in tatters and facing serious criminal
IMF head on suicide watch in New York City jail
NEW YORK (AP) - The maid came from one of the world’s poorest countries to the U.S., working to
Man whose behavior prompted landing gets probation
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A San Francisco man who caused a cross-country flight to land prematurely because
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, will serve homemade Chinese
Police: Man dies after fleeing on motorcycle
FELTON, Pa. (AP) — A teen is dead after police say he fled from officers then crashed during a high-
Man gets 16 years in bait shop slashing
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie man has been ordered to spend as much as 16 years behind bars for the near-
McDonald Girl Scouts earn president’s award
Girl Scout Troop 80344 of McDonald was recently recognized for its outstanding community service.
YSU staff member is recipient of Distinguished Service Award
Cathy Lou Pokrivnak of Boardman received a Distinguished Services Award during a buffet dinner and awards ceremony May 6 at the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University.
HELOISE: Tips on how to wash produce
Dear Heloise: I purchase fruits and vegetables at my local farmers market each week. The produce is
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Edwin’ is convinced he’s being targeted
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: How can I help a friend who is convinced his
SOCIETY DIGEST | Garden club plans plant sale at MASCO
The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will sponsor a plant sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the MASCO greenhouse, South Avenue and Bev Road.
LOUIE TODAY: Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti
Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti will join Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner
Otto hopes for big things as newest GM at Kennsington
Paul Otto has kind of been a nomad in recent years. A transplant from Wisconsin — or North Dakota or Florida, depending on the time of his life — Otto has always felt at home in one place: the golf course.
Grandin speaks of a life of challenges, achievement
If you wish to trace the origins of Temple Grandin’s success as an animal scientist, author, college professor and lecturer, you would do well to start with her 1950s-style upbringing.
Maplewood, Badger qualify track athletes to regional
Badger qualified two athletes, and Maplewood qualified an individual and one relay after the opening day of the Division III district track and field championships, hosted by Independence High School.
Gains: Bill indicates guilty plea by Antonini
All indications point to a guilty plea by Lisa A. Antonini, who abruptly resigned as Mahoning County treasurer within hours of being charged with a single felony count of honest-services mail fraud in a bill of information.
Austintown school board reinstates teaching positions
Five teaching positions will be reinstated because of an increase in open-enrollment students.
Athletic ‘balance’ push for schools rejected
A hotly debated initiative that would have changed the landscape of Ohio high school athletics was narrowly defeated Tuesday.
Santana leads Indians’ rout of KC
Catcher Carlos Santana, the cleanup hitter disguised as a walk, is starting to do something different. Sure he walked Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium, but he swung the bat as well.
List of Warren schools chief hopefuls reduced to 6
The city board of education has narrowed its focus from 29 candidates for superintendent to six.
Power of the bow tie: Cavaliers win lottery
The new face of the Cavaliers is 14 years old, wears a bow tie and has battled disease since birth.
Strengthen security at killing site, officials say
Two Warren city council members and several Warren ministers met with Hampshire House residents and reporters Tuesday to call for the apartment-complex owners to increase security patrols after the second homicide of 2011 there.
YSU union files lawsuit against its ex-treasurer
The union representing Youngstown State University’s classified employees is suing its former treasurer, citing misappropriated funds.
Rep. Johnson: End out-of-control spending
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, said he was elected to cut federal spending, create jobs, reduce the size of the federal government and repeal health-care changes.
Reading & Rapping
Growing up, the last thing Yellow Springs, Ohio, native Jaime Adoff wanted to be was a writer.
Weather continues to cut into outdoor business
John Foty of Foty’s Lawn Service mows grass on Iowa Street in Girard on Tuesday. The rainy weather has slowed his business, forcing him to cut 50 to 60 fewer lawns a week.
USAF reservist receives honors for rescuing 71-year-old woman
When Air Force Reservist Tom Kocis of Farmdale happened upon the scene of a 71-year-old woman whose van had slipped into a ditch filled with ice-cold water, it didn’t take him long to realize he needed to act.
YSU delays renovations to Kilcawley
Youngstown State University will delay plans to renovate Kilcawley Center and instead focus on making improvements to major academic buildings across campus.
Titan LED president sees Warren sites
The mayor and his safety-service director continue to court a California LED lighting company with hopes of providing it with space in the city to establish a manufacturing, sales and distribution facility.
Security fears lead to closing of school
Early Tuesday morning, police responded to a potential problem near Roosevelt Elementary School, 110 Orchard Ave., and School Superintendent Richard Buchenic canceled school there for the day.
Is end of snow days near?
Could the Internet mean the end of snow days? Some schools think so, and they are experimenting with ways for students to do lessons online during bad weather.
Man arrested after a two-hour chase
A 36-year-old Columbiana man was in Columbiana Municipal Court on Tuesday, accused of fleeing from law enforcement, and is being held on $5,000 bond.
Downtown store gets OK to sell beer, wine
A month after the city planning commission rejected a request allowing a proposed downtown convenience store to sell beer and wine for carryout, the group’s members changed their votes.
Cab driver injured in robbery
Police are looking for a man in his early 20s who robbed a cab driver of his fare and caused the man to crash into a house on the South Side.
Police probe thefts at Southern Park Mall
Police are investigating two similar thefts from the Southern Park Mall with the value of stolen merchandise estimated at more than $6,000.
METRO DIGEST || Motorcycle fatality
A Champion woman seriously injured when she was ejected from a motorcycle in Champion on May 11 died Tuesday morning.
Company awaits OK to build in Lordstown
Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve an enterprise-zone agreement today for Anderson- Dubose Inc., which will move to Lordstown and employ about 160 full-time employees.
Dallas claims Game 1
Dirk Nowitzki showed no rust from a long layoff, making 10 of his first 11 shots and an NBA playoff-record 24 straight free throws on the way to 48 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 121-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Competitive-balance issue’s future is cloudy
The vote to create a competitive balance in the Ohio High School Athletic Association was as close as anticipated. So was the debate.
Queen makes historic peace trip to Ireland
Sometimes words aren’t necessary. That was the case Tuesday when Queen Elizabeth II put a wreath in Dublin’s Garden of Remembrance to honor the Irish rebels who lost their lives fighting for freedom — from Britain.
Coast Guard reopens part of Mississippi River
The Coast Guard reopened the swollen Mississippi River north of New Orleans on Tuesday, allowing cargo vessels on the nation’s busiest waterway to pass one-by-one in the latest effort to reduce pressure from rising floodwaters.
James, Heat hope for better outcome
There wasn’t much else LeBron James could do other than shrug it all off and vow to perform better in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Obama: Time’s right for renewed effort for peace in Middle East
President Barack Obama on Tuesday called for progress in solving the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians as part of the wave of change sweeping through the Mideast.
IMF chief under suicide watch
IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was placed under a suicide watch in jail, while pressure mounted on him to resign Tuesday.
NEWSMAKERS | ‘Wire’ actress pleads innocent in drug case
A woman who played a Baltimore drug gang assassin in HBO’s “The Wire” has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to sell heroin.
Rain delays installation of classroom trailers for Austintown schools
School officials are waiting for the ground to dry before installing four classroom trailers behind Frank Ohl Intermediate School and Watson Elementary.
Shriver: ‘This is painful time’
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has acknowledged that he fathered a child with a member of his household staff.
Seguin scores 2 in Bruins victory
Associated Press BOSTON Tyler Seguin had two goals and two assists and the Boston Bruins fed off
ODDLY ENOUGH | In Los Angeles, long lines form after $1.10-a-gallon gas goof
Word spread quickly about a Los Angeles gas station selling premium unleaded for $1.10-a-gallon, but it wasn’t a promotion.
SPORTS DIGEST | Nero re-elected
Nero re-elected lowellville Rocco Nero, Superintendent of Lowellville schools, has been re-
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
U.S. & WORLD NEWS | Clash in Pakistan leaves 17 dead
Clash in Pakistan leaves 17 dead peshawar, pakistan Police say some 100 militants have
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. McElroy, 22, of 138 S. Osborn Ave.,
High gas prices affect Ohio turnpike statistics
The first month of the Ohio Turnpike’s new speed limit, which aimed to increase toll revenues, produced mixed results, thanks to inflated gasoline prices.
Seniors Day celebrated
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Girard Multi-Generational Center celebrated
Harmon Killebrew, 74, succumbs to cancer
Harmon Killebrew earned every bit of his frightening nickname, hitting tape-measure home runs that awed even his fellow Hall of Famers.
Editorial was far off track
Opinion: Editorial was far off track The temerity on display at times at The Vindicator is striking.
NFL talks end with no agreement in sight
The NFL and its locked-out players wrapped up another round of court-ordered mediation Tuesday without any signs of a new agreement and the clock ticking on the 2011 season.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Matthew and Christy Straub, Boardman, girl, May 9. Matthew
Sharks prepping for date with Vancouver
San Jose captain Joe Thornton tried to get the Western Conference finals off to a raucous start when he asked gritty Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler to drop the gloves right off the opening faceoff.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Jackson Milton
ABC taps Tim Allen for comedy night
Fairy tale figures, 1960s era stewardesses and men who dress up as women to get a job are featured in 13 new television series that ABC is introducing next season.
Food Network chef Guy Fieri hits road to tout his new book
Over the past five years no one has epitomized the celebrity chef persona more than Guy Fieri, the California-based restaurateur, best-selling author and TV personality.
Will change come with bin Laden’s death?
Opinion: Will the killing of Osama bin Laden really be “a game-changer” in the Afghan war? Defense
BUSINESS NEWS | Huntington opens new bank branches
Huntington National Bank has opened new in-store branches in Youngstown and at 103 Giant Eagle supermarkets throughout the state.
Assignment for city schools: Improve critical thinking
Editorial: “Excellence is not a skill; it’s an attitude.” That short message on the sign welcoming students,
Mix a marinade for olives
Chicago Tribune It is a season of celebrations, from big events to small impromptu gatherings.
Ban the bottles: DIY dressings taste fresher
By Jill Wendholt Silva McClatchy Newspapers I was weaned on bottled dressings poured over
Survey says: We’re splitting
Opinion: One of American politics’ most comforting nostrums is the notion that we always are united by far
The line blurs between FCC and those it regulates
Opinion: By Ryan Blethen Seattle Times The incestuous relationship between Congress and lobbyists is well
Pakistanis play Plame game
Opinion: Pakistanis play Plame game Seattle Times: So it has come to this. Pakistani authorities miffed
Spring menu Keep it simple, fresh
By Lee Svitak Dean Star Tribune (Minneapolis) At the cusp of each new season, I’m so happy to
Nehro to skip race at Pimlico
There will be no rematch between Animal Kingdom and Nehro at the Preakness.
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Autistic professor, author speaks tonight at Stambaugh
If you wish to trace the origins of Temple Grandin’s success as an animal scientist, author, college professor and lecturer, you would do well to start with her 1950s-style upbringing.
Turnpike's new speed limit results unexpected
The first month of the Ohio Turnpike’s new speed limit, which aimed to increase toll revenues, produced mixed results, thanks to inflated gasoline prices.
Failed rock star now award-winning writer
Growing up, the last thing Yellow Springs, Ohio, native Jaime Adoff wanted to be was a writer.
Hundreds protest today outside JPMorgan Chases meeting in Columbus
Shareholders trying to get into JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s annual meeting here today were greeted by heavy security and more than 400 protesters shouting slogans outside every entrance.
Cavs win NBA lottery; will pick No. 1
The Cleveland Cavaliers won the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night. The Cavaliers will
Gingriches owe up to $500,000 to upscale jeweler Tiffany's
Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich’s family at one point owed as much as a half million dollars to luxury jeweler Tiffany’s, according to disclosures his wife filed in her former job as a Capitol Hill staffer.
Company that supplies McDonald's plans to build in Lordstown
Company that supplies McDonald's plans to build in Lordstown
Senate voting this evening to repeal tax breaks to big oil
The Senate is taking up a bill this evening that would repeal about $2 billion a year in tax breaks for the five biggest oil companies, a Democratic response to $4-a-gallon gasoline that might fare better when Congress and the White House negotiate a deal later this year to increase the government's ability to borrow.
Congress warns Pakistan aid could be cut
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Republicans and Democrats warned Pakistan on Tuesday that billions of dollars in American aid are at stake if Islamabad doesn't step up its efforts against terrorists, a clear sign of the growing exasperation after the U.S. takedown of Osama bin Laden deep inside Pakistan.
Guilty plea likely for Mahoning County's former treasurer
Guilty plea likely for Mahoning County's former treasurer
Ohio Senate OKs bill that targets painkiller-drug abuse
Ohio Senate OKs bill that targets painkiller-drug abuse
OHSAA competitive balance referendum is defeated
A referendum to reorganize team sports in Ohio has been defeated by a narrow margin. The so-called
Ohio man gets life without parole for killing wife
Ohio man gets life without parole for killing wife
Some fishing fines returned after investigation
BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. Commerce Secretary on Tuesday ordered nearly $650,000 in fines returned to
Lawyer: We’ll question strength of NYC terror case
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for an American citizen charged with participating in a plot to blow up
US: Philly housing agency overpaid for shoddy work
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The latest audit of the troubled Philadelphia Housing Authority suggests the
Western states, Canada warned of fatal horse virus
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Agriculture officials say horses in Canada and at least four Western states
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,452
As of today, at least 4,452 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in
YSU delays Kilcawley renovations by three years
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will delay plans to renovate Kilcawley Center and instead
Ohio executes man who said he didn’t recall crimes
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — The state today executed a man who said he didn’t remember fatally shooting
Deion Sanders, OSU's Eddie George headed to College Football Hall of Fame
Deion Sanders, Eddie George in College Football Hall of Fame
Town hall meeting for Youngstown 7th Ward residents is Thursday
Town hall meeting is Thursday in city's 7th Ward
Western states, Canada warned of fatal horse virus
Western states, Canada warned of fatal horse virus
Public won’t meet Warren superintendent finalists
The Warren Board of Education has decided not to allow the public to meet each of the six finalists
Ohio executes man who said he couldn't recall the crimes he committed
Ohio executes man who said he couldn't recall crimes
Prosecutor: Unruly passenger tried to kill himself
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An affidavit filed in federal court in St. Louis alleges that an Illinois man tried
Man charged in booby-trapped home arrest
MATAMORAS, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man threatening to harm himself had booby-trapped an entrance to
Johnson says he votes to cut spending, create jobs
BOARDMAN — U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, said he was elected to cut federal spending, create jobs,
Woman, Disney settle theme park groping suit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania woman who claimed she was groped by Donald Duck during a visit to
Youngstown police looking for man who robbed cab driver
Youngstown police looking for man who robbed cab driver
Border agents make bologna bust at NM crossing
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (AP) — It wasn’t drugs or human trafficking but illegal bologna that caught the
Hubbard school board has special session Wednesday
Hubbard school board has special session Wednesday
Official says NY probe seeks mortgage records
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An official familiar with the issue says New York Attorney General Eric
Records show ex-Ohio elections chief owes charities
Records show ex-Ohio elections chief owes charities
Old Blagojevich college pal to testify at retrial
CHICAGO (AP) — A former college buddy turned aide of Rod Blagojevich is expected to testify at the
Ohio man to be executed in ’84 shooting deaths
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Attorneys are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the Ohio execution of a
Commuter bus hits house in NJ; at least 2 hurts
BARNEGAT, N.J. (AP) — At least two passengers are injured after a commuter bus crashed into a house
Schwarzenegger reveals he had child with staffer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has acknowledged that he fathered a
Pressure rises against IMF chief held at NYC jail
NEW YORK (AP) - Pressure built today for Dominique Strauss-Kahn to consider resigning as chief of
Man acquitted in 1998 killing outside store
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pennsylvania man accused of killing a man outside a convenience store 13 years
Police: Student, 15, set fire at Pa. school
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 15-year-old student set three small fires at a central Pennsylvania
LOUIE TODAY: Bertram de Souza
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will welcome Vindicator columnist Bertram de Souza back to the show.
Mastalio-Barth Oct. wedding is announced
Craig and Flo Mastalio of Iowa City are announcing the engagement of their daughter Christine Mastalio and Greg Barth of Davenport, Iowa, son of Phil Janis Barth of Poland.
Miss Schmutz, Mr. Maughan are engaged
The engagement of Jill Caroline Schmutz of Dublin and Edwin Michael Maughan Jr. of Canfield and plans for their upcoming marriage are announced by their parents.
Autumn wedding for Miss Skeels and Mr. Pedicini
Karen Wade of Champion is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Valerie Skeels, and Tim Pedicini, son of Don and Carol Pedicini of Liberty, and plans for their autumn wedding.
Dixon-Johnson engagement is announced
The engagement of Amy Dixon and Alex Johnson, both of North Royalton, Ohio, is announced by her parents, Richard and Jacqueline Dixon of Columbia Station.
REUNIONS
Invitations to the Niles McKinley High School Class of 1961 reunion were mailed in April. Anyone who
SOCIETY DIGEST | Children will dance at Spring Celebration
Hebrew and Polish language, Yiddish songs and mixed folk dances will be integrated into performances at the Spring Celebration to be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room of the Jewish Community Center.
Austintown Rotary honored at conference
In recognition of its year of service, the Rotary Club of Austintown received a number of awards at the annual District 6650 conference recently in Canton.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: How can she help abused friend?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a dear friend who has been in an abusive
HELOISE: Program emergency numbers into phone
Dear Heloise: It takes only a few minutes to program emergency numbers into your cellphone (poison
Butler to mark Museum Day
The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will celebrate International Museum Day on Wednesday with extended hours until 6 p.m. and a special tour of new exhibitions at 4:15 p.m.
2 attacked with bat
Corey T. Woodley, 33, of Tanya Avenue NW, was taken unconscious to St. Joseph Health Center after he was hit in the head with a baseball bat over the weekend.
Sinkhole appears suddenly on Belmont Ave.
A 12-foot-deep sinkhole that appeared sometime overnight closed Belmont Avenue between Arlington Street and Lincoln Avenue on Monday.
A WILD FINISH
The Ursuline High baseball team defeated South Range 6-5 in Monday’s Division III sectional final.
Men face charges after police chase
Two Mahoning Valley men face burglary charges after breaking into an East South Range Road home and leading police on a chase through several jurisdictions.
Royal beating: Tribe rolls
Michael Brantley’s three-run homer and Travis Hafner’s bases-loaded double keyed a 10-run fourth inning Monday night that sent Cleveland to a 19-1 win over Kansas City.
Phantoms select 15 hopefuls in USHL Draft
The Youngstown Phantoms landed nine forwards, four defensemen and two goaltenders during Monday’s five-hour USHL Entry Draft.
Cabaret defendants waive jury trial
Defendants in a multiple-count indictment alleging illicit activities at the Go Go Cabaret will go to trial without a jury.
Robbery suspect found dead
The man found hanging from a sheet in his cell at the Trumbull County jail Friday was Joshua A. Thomas, 29, of addresses in Niles and Warren.
District track athletes set to compete
If you need to know how screwy this track season has been, look no further than Jackson-Milton High jumper Colton Horvath.
Poland board decides to rescind August levy
The Poland Board of Education, along with Superintendent Robert Zorn, unanimously agreed at a work session Monday to rescind the 4.9-mill emergency levy in August’s special election.
Animal Kingdom won’t rush to Pimlico
Graham Motion loves being surrounded by acres of lush grass while working in peaceful solitude at the Fair Hill Training Center. Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom does, too, it seems.
Officials mull selling water to Aqua Ohio
City officials are considering selling up to 2.2 million gallons of water daily to Aqua Ohio as part of a deal that includes a provision that neither would sell water in the other’s distribution areas in Mahoning County.
Academic panel hears report
City school children in kindergarten through second grade show the best performance on math assessments while scores drop beginning in fourth grade.
Top court removes paralegal deposition in Oakhill case
The Ohio Supreme Court has removed from evidence the deposition of a paralegal in a public-records dispute related to the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case.
Elections clerk did not violate state law
A Mahoning County Board of Elections clerk didn’t violate state law when accepting absentee ballots that may have been illegally submitted, according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office.