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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.
Burned, abused dog leaves hospital with new owners
Abused dog leaves hospital with new owners By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com hermitage,
Canfield wins baseball district in Division II
By pete mollica sports@vindy.com Struthers Canfield junior Anthony Ross might only stand
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
Fitch girls win first district track title since 1999
Fitch girls win first district track title since 1999 By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
KO Drugs a success, founder says
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Youngstown In the highly anticipated main event at the K.O.
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
Hearing takes place in vehicular-homicide of Marines
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Atty. J. Gerald Ingram tried to raise questions Friday
Modic’s base hit sends Poland to regional semis
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com JEFFERSON Poland softball player Jenna Modic lives for
McDonald boys, United girls win DIII
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com New Middletown Megan Gunther had mixed emotions as she
Oles takes name off list for Mahoning treasurer post
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Austintown Trustee Lisa Oles’ time as a
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
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
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.
Sports briefs
High school football proposal fails A hotly debated initiative that would have changed the
Austintown briefs
Alumni graduates summa cum laude Justin Bonanno graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of
Sports briefs
Spartans prevail over Panthers at districts The Boardman High School baseball team topped Warren
Poll: Gas prices forcing drivers to make choices
Associated Press WASHINGTON As $4 a gallon gasoline becomes commonplace, drivers have made tough
Today in history
Today is Saturday, May 21, the 141st day of 2011. There are 224 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
At the Upper Room
Ministries in Austintown focus on feeding people’s souls and bodies By LINDA M. LINONIS
Animal Kingdom’s trainer is confident
Associated Press BALTIMORE Animal Kingdom won’t be sneaking up on anyone — even coming from
Champion wins easily, advances to title contest
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com JEFFERSON It took an inning for the undefeated Champion
Diocese releases survey data
Staff report youngstown Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown recently completed the
Nuance takes beating on Gaga’s latest
By Randall Roberts Los Angeles Times Lady Gaga is the perfect vessel for a broad message of
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque D’Or, 8 p.m.: Cirque-style entertainers at Packard Music
Former YSU provost takes helm at Norfolk State
Staff report norfolk, va. Tony Atwater, former president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania
POLICE REPORTS
March 31 Harassment: A James Street woman filed a report. April 1 Harassment: A Shawbutte
Waste-Tech wins Businessmen’s bowling title
The Boardman Businessmen’s League concluded its 49th season with Waste-Tech, Ltd. crowned as the
Have a garage sale from your trunk
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, has opened registration for its annual “Car Trunk & Treasure
Canfield briefs
Canfield graduate receives scholarship Canfield High School graduate James K. Jarvis (2007) was
Teams use running game to beat wet weather
Coaches of the teams competing in the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association drew up primarily
Sports briefs
Athletes named first team All-AAC Members of the Canfield High School swim team named to the First
Sports briefs
All-Academic team named The Federal League Athletic Association announced members of the 2010-11
Canfield Police Blotter
April 2 Drug abuse: Nicole Stuckey, 28, of 1598 2nd St., Youngstown was arrested on a charge of
Poland briefs
‘Poland Idol’ seeks singers for contest The “Poland Idol” singing contest will be June 25 at the
Boardman briefs
Calling Boardman graduates The Boardman High School Class of 1959 is planning a 70th Birthday Bash
Teams use running game to beat wet weather
Coaches of the teams competing in the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association drew up primarily
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
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: King Abdullah II of
Al-Qaida eyed oil tankers as targets
Associated Press WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden’s personal files revealed a brazen idea to hijack
MCCTC Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Melissa Hackett’s Interactive Multimedia class
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Watson students present Arts and Science Expo
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On April 13, Watson Elementary gave a temporary home to robots,
Greenwood partners with Austintown baseball
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Kids from all over Austintown were out at the ballgame on April
Melito solo leads spring band concert
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For Boardman spring concert senior soloist Matt Melito, a year’s
Teams use running game to beat wet weather
Coaches of the teams competing in the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association drew up primarily
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
Boardman Park hosts mom-daughter tea
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman Park welcomed daughters, moms and grandmas to a fancy
Art exhibit features preschoolers’ talents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool transformed
Studio Oxygen spins for local charities
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Studio Oxygen in Canfield, known for its yoga instruction, left
Ohio Glaciers traveling team starts 12-0
Seven young Mahoning Valley residents are off to a winning start with the Ohio Glaciers, a traveling
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders celebrate Ohio history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Hilltop event goes to the dogs
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School got a very
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.
McKinley family game night offers friendly fun
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com There was Trouble at McKinley Elementary School on May 6.
Picnic honors mothers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland Presbyterian Preschool has celebrated matriarchs with
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-
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
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.
Career center Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students of Melissa Hackett’s Interactive Multimedia class
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.
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.
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
Bachmann sticks with deadline on possible run
Associated Press ARCHBOLD, Ohio U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann said Friday she’ll stick with her
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
Singing contest finals near
Staff report new castle, pa. Twelve singers will compete in the Rocket to the Stars semifinals
Oil settles above $99 per barrel
Associated Press NEW YORK Oil climbed above $99 per barrel in volatile trading Friday as the
Lordstown to stay lone maker of Cruze
Lordstown to stay lone maker of Cruze LORDSTOWN General Motors Co. officials said the Lordstown-
More prep sports results
BASEBALL Division III Newton Falls 5, Grand Valley 2 WARREN The Tigers (10-7) scored two
newsmakers
newsmakers Wrestler ‘Macho Man’ dies in Fla. wreck Randy “Macho Man” Savage, the professional
France’s code of silence
Opinion: France’s code of silence Los Angeles Times: France is reeling over the shocking arrest of
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
Taliban car bomb blasts US convoy
Taliban car bomb blasts US convoy PESHAWAR, Pakistan A Taliban car bomb struck an armored
Buckeye Boys State participants selected
Buckeye Boys State participants selected poland The American Legion Post 15 has selected
MCCTC students meet with state legislators
Staff report canfield A group of students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Sharks hold off Canucks, trail series 2-1
Associated Press san jose, calif. Patrick Marleau scored twice in the first period and Antti
Bucs win big behind Walker
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Neil Walker homered and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the
Ruling: Cronin no longer in contempt-of-court status
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Supreme Court, which found Maureen A. Cronin, a former Mahoning
Don’t tolerate homophobia
Opinion: In recent years, I have committed myself to the work of justice that speaks loudly and boldly to
Liberty science teacher is chosen for STEM Institute
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Email notification to Joseph Slifka about being
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
Warren cop gets 30-day suspension for policy violation
Staff report WARREN Warren Police Chief Tim Bowers has suspended Patrolman Jeff Hoolihan for 30
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
Kucinich returns to Wash. as Dems debate his future
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is returning to Washington state for a
Pivotal 3rd games await NBA teams
Associated Press DALLAS Take a sweep of the Lakers, a nine-day layoff and a dominant outing by
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
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
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
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
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 teens arrested in Boardman burglaries
Staff report BOARDMAN Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries
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
Firefighters probe blaze at Foodway
Firefighters probe blaze at Foodway YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters are investigating a 1:19 a.m. Friday
These saints lived model lives
Every year on May 21, both the Orthodox Church and the Byzantine-Catholics celebrate Sts.
Court ruling favors estate
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has ruled that the estate of a Perkins
High water makes river dangerous to navigate
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. Travis Morace has been running boats on the Mississippi for
Healing liturgy
Healing liturgy north jackson A healing liturgy will take place May 29 at the National Shrine of
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
Netanyahu rejects idea on boundaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a blunt display of differences, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Plans announced for 3 new grocery stores
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Boardman-based Horizon Management Inc. announced
Labor leaders threaten to limit support
Associated Press WASHINGTON Prominent labor leaders, frustrated that Democrats in Washington
First Niles reports 2nd-quarter dividend
Staff report Niles First Niles Financial Inc. announced Friday a cash dividend of 8 cents per
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
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
Unions support NFL players
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The unions for hockey, baseball and basketball are siding with the
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
Indy drivers ready for wild weekend
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS IndyCar drivers can’t afford to make a mistake today. Otherwise,
Main Lite Electric to move, expand
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN Main Lite Electric Co. Inc., 1521 Niles Road SE, soon
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
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Mathews school board, executive session, 5:30 p.m., board offices, 4434-B Warren-
Former teammates support Armstrong
Associated Press ROME Two former teammates of Lance Armstrong said they never saw the seven-time