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Ohio Supreme Court rules against Cafaro in public-records case
Ohio Supreme Court rules against Cafaro in public-records case
Lisa Antonini resigns as Mahoning County treasurer
Lisa Antonini resigns as Mahoning County treasurer
Looking for a job? InfoCision having open interviews Tuesday
Looking for a job? InfoCision having open interviews Tuesday
Ohio Secretary of State: Clerk didn’t err accepting absentee ballots
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.
Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in Go Go Cabaret hearing
Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in Go Go Cabaret hearing
NY man gets 25 years in stepdad’s sword slaying
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting he
Obama: No excuses can be accepted in education
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — President Barack Obama says students graduating from a high school in a tough
Collapsed sewer closes portion of Belmont Avenue in the city
Belmont Avenue between Arlington and Lincoln avenues is closed effective immediately because of a
Indians put Grady Sizemore on DL
The Indians place outfielder Grady Sizemore has been placed on the 15-day Disabled List with a right
Frenchwoman alleges 2002 assault by Strauss-Kahn
PARIS (AP) The lawyer for a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by Dominique Strauss-Kahn nine
Vatican suggests bishops report abuse to police
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican told bishops around the world today that it was important to
Endeavour fueled for next-to-last shuttle launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA fueled Endeavour for a liftoff this morning on the next-to-last
Kerry, Pakistan agree on steps to improve ties
ISLAMABAD (AP) - U.S. Sen. John Kerry says he and Pakistani leaders have agreed on a “series of
Polish veterans monument to move to Poland, Ohio
Staff report POLAND A monument to Polish veterans of World Wars I and II, which stood for four
Poland softball tourney game postponed
The Poland softball tournament game against Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin has been postponed. The
Man claims online audio posting prompted charges
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man claims a recording he posted online of an encounter with police over the
Police seek Youngstown man in connection with Warren homicide
WARREN Warren police are on the lookout for Ronald J. Pugh Jr., 26, of East Philadelphia Ave.,
InfantSEE program helps detect eye problems in infants
InfantSEE program helps detect eye programs in infants
Youngstown school board has special session Tuesday
Youngstown school board has special session Tuesday
Mom: School punishes child alleging sex act on bus
Mom: School punishes child alleging sex act on bus
Feds charge Antonini with concealing campaign gift
Feds charge Antonini with concealing campaign gift
Endeavour soars on second-to-last space shuttle trip
Endeavour soars on second-to-last space shuttle trip
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Girard Herb Society will have its annual plant auction at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the pavilion
SOCIETY DIGEST | Walk-It Challenge to be 5K event
Youngstown Road Runners will present the third annual Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge on May 22.
Car Trunk & Treasure sale planned
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, has scheduled its annual Car Trunk & Treasure Sale.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Hubby seems to be getting paranoid
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I can no longer communicate
Drawing recognition
Lucile Bartelmay, a longtime volunteer for the Canfield Blood Drive, was honored recently by Dublin Grange of Canfield for her 27 years of service to the American Red Cross.
HELOISE: Make dusty candles pretty
Dear Heloise: I have some candles that I pulled out of storage, and they are a little dusty. They
Club members awarded pins for 50 years of service
During a recent meeting of Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs, Barbara Higgins and Lucile Bartelmay were honored for their 50 years of service to the club.
Suspect identified in shooting of house on South Side
Police are looking for Kevin Johnson of Youngstown in connection with a shooting at a house on East Dewey Avenue that occurred Saturday afternoon. Johnson reportedly is in his 20s.
Woman punched, hit with hammer in South Side robbery attempt
Police charged Dennis Favors, 54, of the 400 block of West Delason with robbery, criminal damaging and endangering after an incident about 4 a.m. Sunday.
100 in triathlon in Boardman triumph over Mother Nature
About 100 hearty souls didn’t let any minor annoyances like steady downpours deter them from completing the D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA’s Sprint Distance Triathlon.
Go Go Cabaret corruption case goes to Mahoning court today
Go Go Cabaret owner Sebastian Rucci and Mahoning County prosecutors will finally have their sides heard, more than a year after the business owner was charged in a multiple-count indictment alleging illicit activities at his club.
DC firm called for police-chief search
The mayor is in discussions with a Washington, D.C., firm to assist him in hiring a new police chief.
13 to challenge Animal Kingdom
Graham Motion is one confident trainer, a cautious one, too.
First responders in Poland get award from state
It’s been almost a year since township resident Al Morell nearly lost his leg in a garden-tilling accident, and this week, those who helped save his leg — and his life — will be honored in Columbus.
Rain slows tourney schedule
Thanks to recent downpours and proms, the tournament baseball and softball schedules are behind schedule.
Vindicator wins 15 statewide AP awards
The Vindicator’s ongoing fight for access to records in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-conspiracy case earned one of Ohio’s top journalism honors.
Hot Indians washed out again
The Cleveland Indians can only hope the magic they’ve regained at Progressive Field hasn’t been washed away.
Ex-volunteer cop files suit against sheriff, 3 others
A former volunteer Newton Township police officer accused of shooting himself in his bulletproof vest has sued Trumbull County Sheriff Thomas Altiere and three of Altiere’s investigators.
PREP SCHEDULE | District events
BASEBALL Division I At Cene Park Painesville Riverside-Shaker Heights vs. Boardman, Tuesday,
Mount graduate tops in triathlon
The D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA’s Sprint Distance Triathlon is one of the earliest competitions of the season.
New law to require DNA samples from Ohioans charged with felony
Beginning July 1, anyone charged with a felony in Ohio will be required to provide a DNA sample for the state database.
Warren police investigate killing
Warren detectives are investigating the second homicide of the year in the Hampshire House Apartments.
Soggy pattern holds in Valley
Mahoning Valley residents have no relief in sight from heavy rain that has drenched the area and caused minor flooding throughout this spring.
Weathersfield Twp. to increase cemetery rates starting July 1
Rates will increase at Weathersfield Township cemeteries — Kerr, Welsh Hill, Ohltown and Welsh Baptist — starting July 1.
Spring in the garden
Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks has been a popular spot in the Mahoning Valley for generations.
Residents warned to leave as water rises
Deputies warned people Sunday to get out as Mississippi River water gushing from a floodgate for the first time in four decades crept ever closer to communities in Louisiana Cajun country.
Kerry: Alliance is at ‘critical moment’
U.S. Sen. John Kerry warned Sunday that already shaky U.S.-Pakistani relations have reached a critical juncture.
Report: NE Ohio economy improves
Team Northeast Ohio, a Cleveland-based nonprofit that tracks economic data for the 16-county “Cleveland Plus” region, reported the area continued to improve early in 2011.
Groups form to push passage of Ohio budget plan
Two groups have formed in an effort to get the $55.5 billion two-year state budget proposed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich approved by the legislature.
Thousands march to Israeli borders
Mobilized by calls on Facebook, thousands of Arab protesters marched on Israel’s borders with Syria, Lebanon and Gaza on Sunday in an unprecedented wave of demonstrations.
Plan would cut inmate medical budget by $44M
A group that six years ago settled a lawsuit saying Ohio prisoners received inadequate health care is watching as state lawmakers consider a budget plan that would cut about $44 million in funding for inmate medical costs.
Ohio man convicted of killing wife in 1999 set to be released
An Ohio man will be released from prison next month, 11 years after his conviction for killing and dismembering his wife and leaving her body parts at a McDonald’s and other sites in Michigan.
Warren cop faces administrative charges
The commander of the emergency-services division of the Warren Police Department has charged Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan administratively with violating five parts of the department’s code of conduct.
METRO DIGEST | Shootings probed
Shootings probed youngstown Police were called to Joe’s One Stop Food Mart, 1395 Elm St., about
YSU commencement to highlight 2 stellar grads
Kim Taylor and Janet Lynn Gbur will graduate from Youngstown State University this week with the three marks of university excellence under their belts — experience, accomplishment and success.
YSU delegation to participate in Arlington event
President Cynthia E. Anderson will be among a small delegation of Youngstown State University representatives who will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C., next Monday.
Pa. juries rarely opt for death penalty, newspaper reports
Pennsylvania juries have opted for the death penalty in only 3 percent of first-degree murder cases in the past few years, according to an analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Altered images
In an unflattering way, Youngstown gets the credit for Alex Stulock’s new-found interest in photography.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea
Officials have not issued a local tsunami alert after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Burglar took empty gumball machine
Police in Ohio are puzzled by a burglar who they say broke into a convenience store and took nothing but an empty gumball machine.
METRO DIGEST | MBA session at YSU to take place Tuesday
Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration will host an MBA (Master of Business Administration) Information Session at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Room 3415 of Williamson Hall.
Museum salutes pioneer lady rockers
When Wanda Jackson was a girl with a gravelly voice who opened for Elvis Presley in the 1950s, nobody had ever heard a woman sing like that before.
Jolly pirates: Penelope Cruz, Depp
The hardest thing about a pirate’s life for Penelope Cruz was not all the swashbuckling and sword fighting and sailing the high seas.
1848 panorama of Cincy to go on display
The Cincinnati library system plans to unveil on Saturday a series of groundbreaking 1848 photos that create a two-mile panoramic view of the Cincinnati riverfront.
End school-to-prison policies
Opinion: By Annette Fuentes McClatchy-Tribune It’s almost cap-and-gown time for seniors at high schools
Yahoo and Alibaba commit to negotiations
Yahoo Inc. and Alibaba Group released a joint statement Sunday saying they are “engaged in and committed to productive negotiations.”
Life savers in Poland get award from state
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND It’s been almost a year since township resident Al
IMF chief expected to plead not guilty
The arraignment for the International Money Fund head who’s accused of sexually assaulting a hotel maid has been delayed.
Kenseth pulls away late for win at Dover
Matt Kenseth’s first idea was to skip pit road, take a chance he could start first on a restart and hang on for a victory.
OH WOW! Children’s center in downtown Youngstown plays many important roles
Editorial: Organizers of the new state-of- the-art children’s center for science and technology chose a
The top-five concert tours
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.83 —.26 Avalon
A change in policy
Opinion: By Bill Fletcher Jr. McClatchy-Tribune The killing of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden provides
Obama’s stance hurts business
Opinion: NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. This summer, the huge Boeing assembly plant here will begin producing 787
Obama’s poll bounce is temporary
Opinion: By Dick Polman The Philadelphia Inquirer Anyone who thinks that Barack Obama is home free in
Years Ago
Today is Monday, May 16, the 136th day of 2011. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
IMF chief expected to plead not guilty
McClatchy Newspapers NEW YORK IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was due in a Manhattan courtroom
Trumbull County court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Ohio Dept. of Taxation v. Jeffrey L. Calhoun, money.
SPORTS DIGEST | Baseball rained out
Sunday’s scheduled baseball doubleheader between Youngstown State and Wright State was canceled due to rain and wet conditions at Eastwood Field.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, regular meeting, 6 p.m., Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, clothing
BUSINESS DIGEST | Canadian banks bid for TMX
A group of nine Canadian banks and pension funds has submitted a $3.7 billion rival bid for the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | BWR offers dance camps for children
Ballet Western Reserve will have summer dance camps for children age 3 and up, including ballet, tap, pre-tap, pre-hip-hop and modern dance.
Sony begins restoration of PlayStation Network
Sony began restoring its PlayStation Network service in the U.S. and Europe on Sunday after shutting down the service almost a month ago due to a massive security breach affecting more than 100 million online accounts.
Canucks rally to stun Sharks in third period
The Vancouver Canucks came back to open their first Western Conference final in 17 years with a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
Bulls chill Heat; James nets 15
The Chicago Bulls struck first in the Eastern Conference finals, pulling away to beat the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 on Sunday night.
BP nears deal for Arctic exploration
Oil giant BP could announce as early as today that it plans to buy out the Russian partners in its joint venture TNK-BP Ltd., according to a story posted Sunday night by the Wall Street Journal.
Thunder defeats Grizzlies to earn date with Mavericks
Coming off his worst performance in the playoffs, Kevin Durant couldn’t get his shots to fall again.
NEWSMAKERS | ‘Thor’ hammers ‘Bridesmaids’
newsmakers ‘Thor’ hammers ‘Bridesmaids’ LOS ANGELES “Thor” nailed down the No. 1 spot at the
VIDEO GAME REVIEW | ‘brink’
The most appealing element of “Brink,” the new first-person shooter from the U.K. studio Splash Damage, is the blue.
Brewers end Correia’s magic
Kevin Correia surrendered four runs in the first 12 pitches and six overall in a 9-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Ward defends his WBA title
Andre Ward felt like the road team in his home state when he walked to the open-air ring amid a chorus of boos while hundreds of Armenians waved red-blue-and-orange flags.
LOTTERY | Saturday drawings
LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball8-17-18-40-44 Red Ball16 Power Play2 Jackpot in
Choi survives Players Championship playoff
In a playoff for the first time on the PGA Tour, K.J. Choi conquered an island green and more pressure than he can remember Sunday to win The Players Championship.
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