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Cafaro allegations — then and now
Anthony Cafaro Sr. in 2002, at left, and and right, from his 2010 booking mug.
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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.
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