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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.
A WILD FINISH
The Ursuline High baseball team defeated South Range 6-5 in Monday’s Division III sectional final.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mahoning County Treasurer quits after charge
In this March 25, 2010, Vindicator File Photo, Lisa Antonini speaks to the media about the purchase by the county of Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Suspect is sought in shooting
Warren police are on the lookout for Ronald J. Pugh Jr., 26, of East Philadelphia Ave., Youngstown, wanted in the Sunday morning shooting death of DeAngelo McCoy, 24, of Third Street Southwest.
Class studies homelessness
Students in Courtney Cruz’s class at Mollie Kessler School wanted to do something to help homeless people in the Mahoning Valley.
US hits credit limit, setting up 11-week fight
The United States reached its $14.3 trillion limit on federal borrowing Monday, leaving Congress 11 weeks to raise the threshold or risk a financial panic or another recession.
Officer will not be getting job back
A former Youngstown police officer fired in connection with the beating of a paralyzed man in 2010 will not be getting his job back.
Kasich seeks $400K to cover leftover bills
Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s office is seeking more than $400,000 it says is needed to cover unpaid bills left by the administration of former Gov. Ted Strickland.
Police probe multiple shootings
Police are investigating multiple shootings over the weekend that took place in various locations throughout the city.
Body of missing fisherman found
The body of a fisherman missing since he fell into the Slippery Rock Creek on April 30 has been found.
Man faces 10 felony charges
Ten felony charges against Aswad Fleming, 22, who fled from Warren police May 8, resulting in an injury to one officer and damage to three cruisers and two other vehicles, have been bound over to a grand jury.
Newton Falls parochial school closing
Sts. Mary and Joseph School in Newton Falls will close at the end of the 2010-11 school year.
Bond reduced for suspect
A judge reduced the bond of a city man accused of shooting at a homeowner after attempting to break into the victim’s North Side home in 2010.
21 professional women from the Mahoning Valley have been nominated 2011 ATHENA Awards
For the 19th year, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator will honor professional women in the Mahoning Valley on Thursday at the ATHENA Awards.
Club moves monument to park
Staff report POLAND A monument to Polish veterans of World Wars I and II, which stood for four
Council to consider accepting $35K grant
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to accept money toward the purchase of cameras to catch those who illegally dump garbage and debris.
Call for inquest another front against Gadhafi
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor sought arrest warrants Monday for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his son and the country’s intelligence chief for authorizing the killing of civilians in a crackdown on anti- government rebels.
IMF chief denied bail
The chief of the International Monetary Fund was denied release on bail Monday on charges of trying to rape a hotel maid as allegations of other, similar attacks by Dominique Strauss-Kahn began to emerge.
US, Pakistan try to salvage ties
A top U.S. emissary warned Pakistan on Monday that “actions, not words” are needed to tackle militant sanctuaries , as the two countries tried to salvage their relationship two weeks after the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
SEAL mania grips US
Joe Stumpf snaps the 115-pound barbell up to his chest and swiftly lifts it over his head, holding it with gritting teeth and locked arms as sweat streams down from his gray hairline.
New Butler master work
The Butler Institute of American Art has acquired a master work by American painter James Long-acre Wood (1863-1938) titled “Mumble the Peg.”
METRO DIGEST | 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.
‘American Idol’ THE FINAL 3
With the elimination of James Durbin last week, we’ve reached the final three on “American Idol,” which airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s how the finalists shape up:
NBC laces season with female-centric lineups
Can women save NBC? The network is making a big bet that the route to its long-needed comeback will come through female-skewing scripted series.
Fox ends run of ‘Most Wanted’
Fox is canceling “America’s Most Wanted,” the Saturday-night show that has profiled criminals on the lam since 1988, and replacing it on the network’s regular schedule with reruns.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Man in Pennsylvania survives lightning strike at campsite
Police say a Pennsylvania man has survived a lighting strike while helping set up tents for a Boy Scout outing.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David M. Medicus, 33, of 52 S. Dunlap Ave.,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Chelsey Tate and Xavier Lee Young Jr., Struthers, girl, May
District track Schedules
TODAY What: Division III girls. Where: Independence High School. Area schools: Badger, Bristol,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 17, the 137th day of 2011. There are 228 days left in the year. Associated
When a barrel of oil goes up, so does gasoline, but not vice versa
Opinion: When a barrel of oil goes up, so does gasoline, but not vice versa I noticed the other day that
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, executive session, 6 p.m., board office, Cortland Bank
Good citizenship starts early
Opinion: Good citizenship starts early Toledo Blade: “Pathetic.” That’s what former U.S. Supreme Court
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.64 —.19 Avalon
Surplus food
Surplus food Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, free community
BUSINESS NEWS | InfoCision hiring
InfoCision plans to hire 100 new employees for its Austintown call center, 5740 Interstate Blvd., during an open-interview session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
Higher taxes = lower receipts
Opinion: We could definitely use another Abraham Lincoln to emancipate us all from being slaves to words. In
Climate change and flood connection
Opinion: By Bill McKibben Los Angeles Times At a place called Bird’s Point, just below the confluence of
Chinese investors are coming
Opinion: It’s no secret that China’s trade with the Americas has soared in recent years, but we are likely to
Shifting and sliding
This is the No. 4 handicap hole at The Lake Club as it employs a lot of movement in various ways.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | 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.
Five SNL season-finale performers
“Saturday Night Live” ends its 36th season this week, and as usual, the show features a couple of especially big acts as host and musical guest, Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga. Here are five other season-finale hosts/performers from years past.
NEWSMAKERS | Mary Hart to exit ‘ET’ after long run
The list of exiting TV personalities seems to lengthen every day: Oprah Winfrey, Regis Philbin, Larry King, Katie Couric, Jim Lehrer, Meredith Vieira. Don’t overlook Mary Hart, whose last “Entertainment Tonight” broadcast is Friday.
Wolves hoping for elusive No. 1
While LeBron James seeks an NBA title, the Cleveland Cavaliers are searching for a new franchise player.
Appeals court ruling restores NFL lockout
The NFL’s lockout remains in place, a federal appeals court ruled Monday. That means the league likely won’t get back to business until at least next month — and maybe much longer than that.
Did ‘Minow’ ground on a vast wasteland or uncharted isle?
Opinion: TV trivia: What’s the dumbest show in television history?
Tainted officials should be removed from public payroll
Editorial: We say it every time a public of- ficial is indicted, and far too seldom does the message resonate:
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