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Masked Palestinians, Israeli riot cops clash after teen stone thrower killed
Masked Palestinians whirling slingshots clashed with Israeli riot police in two Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem on Saturday after the shooting death of a teenage stone thrower.
Trumbull County Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner is Monday
Trumbull County Children Services’ annual Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner is Monday at 6 p.m. at Ciminero’s Banquet Center, 123 N. Main St., Niles.
Rain flooding Valley homes tonight
Rain pummeled the Mahoning Valley again Saturday, causing widespread flooding.
Police seeking 3rd man in shooting of house with 3 young kids
City police arrested two men and were looking for a third after gunmen fired semi-automatic weapons into an East Dewey Avenue house containing four adults and three children this afternoon.
SR 11 ramp closed by flooding
The state Route 11 southbound ramp to U.S. Route 224 is shut down due to high water.
Ox roast Sunday
North Beaver Township Volunteer Fire Department, 969 Mount Jackson Road, is having an ox-roast dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the fire hall.
Brewers defeate Pirates, 8-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prince Fielder, Brandon Boggs and Ryan Braun each hit solo home runs and the
Obama orders increased US oil production
Amid growing public unhappiness over gas prices, President Barack Obama is directing his administration to ramp up U.S. oil production by extending existing leases in the Gulf of Mexico and off Alaska's coast and holding more frequent lease sales in a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska. But the moves won't calm spiraling prices at the pump any time soon.
Discrimination complaints will be accepted Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP on Friday.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Wife’s fighting causes friction
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Two years ago, my wife and our 25-year-old
Republican conference
Three members of the Warren Republican Women’s Club attended the Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s Spring Conference in Dublin, Ohio, on April 30.
HELOISE: Can’t have full-time pet? Try fostering
Dear Heloise: In The Charlotte (Florida) Sun, an older lady was wondering about available financial
Salem resident hosts English tea
The wedding of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton was the inspiration for an English tea given by Maria Longo at her home in Salem. Guests wore hats they might have worn if they were invited to the royal wedding, and each took a picture of a gift she would have given the couple. The women watched the wedding ceremony on television. Linda Guerra captured the would-be wedding guests on film as they took part in the traditional English high tea. Seated from left are Theresa Riccadonna, Darlene Datko and Rose Cramer, and standing from left are Christina Batcha, Longo, Kristen Datko, Rita Joseph O’Leary, Sheron Curcio and Elizabeth Crisford.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Mobile bus exhibit based on POWs
Mobile bus exhibit based on POWs WARREN Warren-Trumbull County Public Library will host “Held on
Liston-Mitchell engagement is announced
EAST PALESTINE Richard and Karen Mitchell of East Palestine are announcing the engagement of their
Megan Williams, Michael Bodnar will wed in Aug.
Megan Williams and Michael Bodnar, both of Austintown, are engaged to be married, their parents
Parents announce Zappa-Torchio engagement
The engagement of Mallory Zappa and Christian Torchio, both of Erie, Pa., is announced by their
Pornography found at bin Laden’s hideout in Pakistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON A sizeable stash of pornography was among the items seized when
Niles tops defending district champs
Niles tops defending district champs By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com STruthers It was almost
Rep. Ryan calls photos of bin Laden ‘gruesome’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Pretty gruesome” is how U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan
Canfield gets victory in marathon game
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com STruthers Brock McGivern’s walk-off hit — a fly ball to
Boardman district counts on $6.8M in savings
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman Board of Education expects to save
40 awarded YSU scholarships
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Tuition and room and board at Youngstown State
Canfield classmates set for KO Drugs showdown
Canfield classmates set for KO Drugs showdown By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Talk
Rep.: SB 5 moved too quickly
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A top Ohio House Republican said a bill that
Youth sports at a glance
The Penn-Ohio Blue Storm basketball teams have won several recent tournaments.
Idaho Rd. project awaits approval
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com austintown A $750,000 plan to extend Idaho Road to New Road
Ryan Sachire named coach
Staff report NOTRE DAME, Ind. Notre Dame men’s associate head tennis coach Ryan Sachire, a
West Branch students will attend science camp
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Beloit Three West Branch students are among an elite
YSU baseball swept at Butler
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS Butler got a walk-off single from Luke Duncan in game one and scored
MCBDD: Renewal of levy is crucial
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Substantial cuts in state subsidies and the
Walkers in Boardman Relay hope to cross the $4M mark today
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fifteen-year cancer survivor Carol Frost of
St. Pat’s centennial May 24
Father Ed Noga began meetings about two years ago to plan for St. Patrick Church's centennial celebration this spring.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indictments
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury last week handed up indictments against
METRO DIGEST || Inmate dead in Trumbull County jail
Inmate dead WARREN Trumbull County sheriff’s deputies are investigating as a possible suicide
St. Patrick Church remains an anchor in neighborhood of change
St. Patrick Church remains an anchor in neighborhood of change By LINDA M. LINONIS
Boardman Police Blotter
April 1 Theft: Two women stole $21 worth of hygiene products from Family Dollar, 4028 South Ave.
AAC meet rescheduled
AAC meet rescheduled The AAC Red Tier track & field championship meet will resume on May 23 at
Poll: Voters not happy with GOP candidates
Associated Press WASHINGTON The more Republicans get to know their potential White House
Off-duty deputy nabs suspect after chase
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN A routine trip to a hardware store for
This fall, all Warren JFK freshmen to get iPads
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Compared with most schools that find it a challenge to
Orioles also attracted to nectar feeders
The cool, wet weather we’ve had this spring probably has attracted more early-season hummingbirds
Casinos, GOP lock horns
Opinion: COLUMBUS The official stare down between Gov. John Kasich’s administration and casino operators
Students run the town for a day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 31st annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Canfield Rotary,
Boardman briefs
Center and Glenwood combine for concert The two Boardman middle schools will present a fifth,
Boardman SOV celebrate family matriarchs
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Most of the female residents of Boardman Shepherd of the Valley
Canfield Community Band preps for summer
The Canfield Community Concert Band will open its summer season Tuesday with a performance at
Boys track team wins regular season finale
The Boardman boys track team concluded the regular season with an 81-56 victory over the GlenOak
Career center students meet with legislators
A group of students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, along with Vice Principal
Boardman girls win 4X400 to top GlenOak
The Boardman girls track team’s final Federal League dual meet of the season May 4 came down to the
Center boys win Howard Parker Invitational
The Boardman Center Middle School girls and boys track teams had a successful track meet at the
Canfield financial adviser earns honor
Merrill Lynch financial adviser Sidney G. Jones from the Canfield office has been recognized as one
Local Boy Scouts clean up Mill Creek Park
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After a long winter of snow and water carrying debris and litter
Canfield briefs
Canfield residents invited to camp Greasel Park is hosting a Canfield City Summer Park program
Sports briefs
Cheerleading tryouts set for June 1 The Canfield High School Cheerleading tryouts are set for JV
Austintown briefs
Celebrate Memorial Day with parade The Austintown Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for May 30 at
Sports briefs
Soccer camp set for June 27-30 The Austintown Fitch boys soccer Youth Academy is hosting a four-
Sun finally shines on flag football
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association used the first sunny day of the 2011 spring season to
Poland briefs
Balloon release to remember The Mahoning County-Youngstown Chapter of the Bereaved Parents of the
Sun finally shines on flag football league
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association used the first sunny day of the 2011 spring season to
Sports briefs
Spartans to host double header today The Boardman Spartans baseball team has added Stow-Munroe
Hadley leads track team to fourth
Boardman freshman Mark Hadley qualified for the National Outdoor Track and Field Championship Meet
Sports briefs
Poland netters fall to rival Poland’s varsity tennis team lost to Canfield 3-2 on May 4.
Woodside cheers on third-graders
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The first week of May was a stressful one for local third-
Ventriloquist entertains Lynn Kirk students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at Lynn Kirk recently met a crazy cast of characters
Sun finally shines on flag football
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association used the first sunny day of the 2011 spring season to
Local Boy Scouts clean up Mill Creek Park
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After a long winter of snow and water carrying debris and
Church celebrates generations of moms
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown Community Church has welcomed countless generations
West PTA gives teachers more than PB&J
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com West Elementary third-grade teacher Greg McAtee doesn’t have
Center, Glenwood musicians band together
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood and Center Middle School bands celebrated
Wood classes build concession stand
It just doesn’t seem right to watch a baseball game without a hot dog in your hand. But now, fans of
Sun finally shines on flag football league
The Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association used the first sunny day of the 2011 spring season to
Group meets with local crime novelist
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Aspiring novelists, avid mystery readers and guests looking for an
Career center students meet with legislators
A group of students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, along with Vice Principal
Canfield student goes to Norway
Remi Suyin Mikan, a sixth-grader at Canfield Village Middle School, will be one of four youth
Angels’ garage sale is bargain hunter’s delight
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 17th annual Angels for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale
Career center Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Melissa Hackett’s Interactive Multimedia class at
Canfield girls track team ninth at Optimist
The Canfield girls track team scored 35.5 points and finished ninth at last weekend’s Optimist Meet
Baseball field named to honor former coach
The crowd at Canfield High School’s baseball field May 6 was not only waiting to see the varsity
Preschoolers enjoy Play Day with Dad
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool were
Dublin Grange honors its Citizen of the Year
Lucille Bartelmay, long-term volunteer for the Canfield Blood Drive, was honored for her 27 years of
Local Boy Scouts clean up Mill Creek Park
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com After a long winter of snow and water carrying debris and litter
Hilltop registers future kindergartners
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com On May 5, Hilltop Elementary School hosted its annual
Poland mother and daughter donate hair
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland residents Aimee and Adeline Schweers have combined to share
Slovak society sponsors egg hunt at Poland Township Park
Youth members of the National Slovak Society Assembly 731 dodged mud and puddles, after days of
Easter bunny surprises Union Preschool
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 20, the students of Janice Brant and Joy Bucci’s Union
Green Team visits Dobbins for Earth Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 13, Dobbins Elementary enjoyed a fun day of
‘Basketball’ Jones brings message to Union
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the 2010-2011 school year, Jim “Basketball” Jones has
Union preschoolers enjoy tea time with mom
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at Union Preschool spend about half their day at
Library’s teen superheroes save the day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In case you didn’t know it, April 28 was National Superhero Day.
Residents urged to be on lookout for scammers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Trumbull County residents affected by hailstorms Tuesday evening are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Mezzo-soprano Monique
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Kutcher to replace Sheen on series NEW YORK Ashton Kutcher will replace troubled
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gov. Nikki Haley,
Humility of Mary saved $1.7M in 2010
Humility of Mary saved $1.7M in 2010 YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners announced
Oil rises on refinery concerns
Associated Press Oil settled higher Friday, pushed up by lingering concerns that refineries in the
Town hall critics turn on the GOP
Opinion: In politics, as in life, what goes around comes around. Many House Republicans have received a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Mezzo-soprano Monique
Obama’s focus on immigration is long overdue and necessary; Congress must begin hearings
Editorial: Almost a year ago, we criticized President Barack Obama for choosing not to push immigration reform
Job gains could offset higher gas, food prices
Associated Press WASHINGTON The best hiring market in five years should limit the damage from
Decreasing commodity prices drive stocks down
Associated Press NEW YORK Since when does the stock market take its cues from the market for
Girard man indicted on assault charges
Girard man indicted on assault charges Staff report WARREN William Exline, 31, of 53 Skoplee
Army engineers to open spillway
Army engineers to open spillway LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. In an agonizing trade-off, Army engineers
Howland woman faces drug charge
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull-Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force has charged
METRO DIGEST || Fundraiser tonight
Fundraiser tonight GIRARD A fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics will be from 7 to 11 tonight
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 14, the 134th day of 2011. There are 231 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Panel to release findings on interrogations
Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee expect to release
Society chapter
Society chapter youngstown The Society of St. John Chrysostom, Youngstown-Warren Chapter, will
Deadly blasts in Pakistan could rattle relations with US
Los Angeles Times PESHAWAR, Pakistan Twin suicide bomb blasts that killed at least 80
Scholarship donations
Scholarship donations campbell The Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1958 will award a
Brewers extend their dominance of Pirates
Associated Press Milwaukee Jonathan Lucroy homered and Ryan Braun drove in three runs, helping
Finances look worse for Medicare, Social Security
Associated Press WASHINGTON The bad economy has shortened the life of the trust funds that
Memphis’ victory forces a Game 7
Associated Press MEMPHIS, TENN. Zach Randolph is doing everything he can to keep the Memphis
Destination ImagiNation teams to go to finals
Staff report youngstown A team from Rayen Early College Middle School, four teams from
Boxer Ward has chip on his shoulder
— ANDRE WARD VS. ARTHUR ABRAHAM — Associated Press CARSON, Calif. When the boxers in the
Cates appointed vice chancellor
Staff report columbus Governor John R. Kasich and Chancellor Jim Petro have announced the
Rivers, Celtics agree to a deal
Associated Press WALTHAM, MASS. Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge was approaching his
Williamson kids use SMARTS to develop skills
Staff report youngstown Students at Williamson Elementary School worked to develop their math
NHL conference finals set to begin
Associated Press BOSTON The Boston Bruins know what to expect from the Tampa Bay Lightning —
Hafner’s walkoff home run starts new streak for Tribe
Associated Press Cleveland Disgusted with himself, Travis Hafner complained to anyone who would
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: x7 5 4 uA K J 9 5 3 v8 2 w7 6
HOFer Harmon Killebrew ends cancer fight, looks to hospice
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Harmon Killebrew announced Friday that he no longer plans to fight
Toms leads by one shot; Watney is 2nd at TPC
Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. David Toms has gone five years without winning, and 10
Liberty Relay for Life continues through rain
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LIBERTY Rain began just as the 2011 Liberty Relay for
Raids yield drugs, 1 arrest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police conducted raids at two city homes, making one arrest and finding
Virtual school offers online summer courses for grades 6-12
Staff report columbus Virtual Community School of Ohio offers online summer-school courses for
Probation won't quell animosity between Busch, Harvick
Probation won’t quell animosity between drivers By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire
‘Survivor’: Mariano’s year?
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Survivor: Redemption Island” should
Michael Stanley to play at Wingfest
Staff report Youngstown Michael Stanley and the Resonators will be one of the bands performing
Opponent finally found for Giuriceo
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL Jake Giuriceo has an opponent — finally. Organizers