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Fallen Officers Memorial: NEVER FORGET
Youngstown Patrolman Richard Baldwin was part of the color guard at the annual Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Youngstown.
Lynn Kirk carnival offers fair fun
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Beanbags, golf balls and even frogs were found flying through
Boardman Relay for Life celebrates hope
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On the night of May 13 and the morning of May 14, the football
Glitz and glamour rule prom promenade
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Plenty of glitz and glamour were on display at Canfield High
McKinley students explore family heritage
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Flags from Greece, Puerto Rico, Ireland and Italy hung proudly in
Stories published May 28, 2011
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North Side yard worker charged in another burglary
City police say the recent arrest of one man will mean residents on the North Side can breath a sigh of relief and hold onto their personal possessions a while longer.
Obama: Despite tight budgets, America must assist efforts toward freedom
Holding out Poland's transformation to democracy as a model for the world, President Barack Obama on Saturday exhorted Western allies and the American public alike to extend their support, energy and vision to those now reaching for democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
Volunteers decorate veterans graves today
Even though Jason Smith was only 3 when his grandfather died, the Poland man’s sense of loss sometimes makes it hard to visit his relative’s gravesite at Poland Riverside Cemetery.
2 pedestrians killed this evening in Liberty
Two pedestrians are dead after they were struck by a vehicle this evening.
Taliban suicide bomber kills 2 Afghan commanders
A Taliban suicide bomber wearing a police uniform blew himself up inside a heavily guarded compound Saturday as top Afghan and international officials left a meeting, killing two senior Afghan police commanders and wounding the German general who commands coalition troops in northern Afghanistan.
Egypt lifts blockade of Gaza, Israel's tensions rise
Egypt lifted a 4-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, greatly easing travel restrictions on the 1.5 million residents of the Palestinian territory in a move that bolstered the Hamas government while dealing a setback to Israel's attempts to isolate the militant group.
Volunteers needed for MV Pride event June 12
Volunteers are needed to participate in the Mahoning Valley Pride event, pass out Equality Ohio materials, or engage in creative acts of raising awareness from noon to 7 p.m. June 12 at the B&O Banquet Center & Park, 530 Mahoning Ave.
Dickson-Skowron wedding plans are announced
Wendy Dickson of Leetonia, Larry Dickson of Columbiana, and Ronald and Denise Skowron of Youngstown
June 25 nuptials will unite Sandra Hite and David Anderson
BOARDMAN Sandra Hite and David Anderson, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement and
Brag about your rescue cat for next month's Snapz
Since June is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat Month, grab your camera and snap a shot of that special little ball of fur that you rescued from its “sheltered life.”
Fashion show, dinner will benefit youths
Fashion show, dinner will benefit youths YOUNGSTOWN Associated Neighborhood Centers will present
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She needs to leave ex-boss alone
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: A few years ago, I had a one-night stand with my
HELOISE: Tips for owners of small dogs
Dear Readers: One of my assistants recently rescued a sweet female chihuahua named Daisy from a city
12 in Western Pa. charged in coke-trafficking ring
Twelve people, most from Mercer and Lawrence counties, are charged with participation in a cocaine-trafficking ring.
Donors sought to drive upgrades to golf course
Friends of Stambaugh begins fundraising campaign By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Champion High softball still unbeaten
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MASSILLON Haley McAllister’s two-run homer and key
Canfield rallies twice but comes up short in Division II semifinal
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com HUDSON Canfield High’s baseball team has been a hard
Probation for man accused of gang ties
convicted on drug charge, south sider denies LSP link By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Hubbard graduates revel in their many triumphs
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of Haley K. Thirion’s proudest high school
McDonald boys so close to title
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com navarre A light rain was falling on the Brideweser Stadium
DNA played major role in Campbell killing case
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell DNA has been an “amazing” tool and has helped
Ursuline can’t get key hits
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com MASSILLON The Ursuline High baseball team’s road to the
Springfield wins in Division IV baseball
By STEVE WALKER sports@vindy.com LORAIN The ball bounced Springfield’s way on Friday in the
Family opens bar and grill in Poland
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND As people prepare to grill out in their own
Students at Taft are banking on financial literacy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Kindergartner Christian Alvarado deposited
Fitch girls runners-up at Division I meet
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Austintown With a big grin on her face and an even larger
Move from suburb to South Side props up furniture business
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a secondhand furniture store says
Trumbull towns explore forming joint fire district
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com liberty Representatives from several Trumbull County
Fallen Officers Memorial: NEVER FORGET
Youngstown Patrolman Richard Baldwin was part of the color guard at the annual Fallen Officers Memorial ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Youngstown.
Poland Village Council to put police levy on November ballot
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Village council took the first step to placing a 1-mill
YSU students earn recognition
YSU students earn recognition youngstown Seven Mahoning Valley residents have been recognized as
Equations winners
equations Trumbull County Educational Service Center hosted an Equations competition for about 250
Cucumbers sold at Giant Eagle are recalled
Staff report PITTSBURGH Fresh cucumber supplier C.W. Hendrix Farms Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla., has
4 Mahoning Valley men hurt in crash near Pa. trades school
Staff report new castle, Pa. An accident on U.S. Route 422 near the New Castle School of Trades
Go Go suspects seek to dismiss criminal case
Staff report Youngstown The defendants in a criminal case against the Go Go Cabaret in
Ohio, Pa. officials charge 12 with drug trafficking
Staff report farrell, pa. Twelve people, most from Mercer and Lawrence counties, are charged
Bruins win thrilling Game 7
Associated Press BOSTON Nathan Horton scored with 7:33 left in Game 7, sending the Boston Bruins
Austintown woman pleads innocent
Austintown woman pleads innocent Austintown A township woman charged with driving while
Indians shut out by Tampa
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Not even the return of Grady Sizemore could help the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Taxi,’ ‘Grease’ star Conaway dies at 60 LOS ANGELES Jeff Conaway, who starred in
Quaker City race driver hurt in crash SFlb
Associated Press COLUMBUS A liberal policy group says it has dropped a lawsuit that alleged it
Ohioan faces 44 counts of child-sex abuse
Associated Press DAYTON A prosecutor says an Ohio man has been charged with 44 counts involving
LeBron: No vindication, not yet, anyway
Associated Press MIAMI Whenever he wants to feel humbled, LeBron James pops in the tapes of the
Kingdom will run Belmont
Associated Press NEW YORK The rematch is almost set. With Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom
No. 1 Wozniacki loses at French
Associated Press PARIS If Caroline Wozniacki truly was torn up inside about her latest loss at a
3 sentenced for setting teen’s hair on fire
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio Two southwest Ohio teens who took part in setting another
Garcia, Palmer share Nelson lead
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Sergio Garcia shot his second straight 4-under 66 on Friday for a
Faulty readings led to ’09 crash
Associated Press PARIS Two co-pilots facing faulty instrument readings and a stall fought to
YSU falls to Wright St. at Horizon tourney
Staff report Dayton Wright State scored four runs in the first inning and five in the eighth to
IndyCar has that familiar NASCAR feel
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Controversial new rules. Grumpy drivers. Back-room deals. Twitter
Obama honors Polish history
Obama honors Polish history WARSAW, Poland President Barack Obama on Friday honored the memories
Testimony in Anthony trial focuses on odor in car
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The rancor among attorneys heated up Friday as the prosecution
Correia pitches Bucs past Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Just call Kevin Correia the road warrior. Correia pitched shutout
Russia offers to mediate exit of Gadhafi
Russia offers to mediate exit of Gadhafi Associated Press DEAUVILLE, France Russia abandoned
OSU won’t release emails about Pryor
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State has cited privacy laws in declining to provide
27 Ohio businesses on Fortune 500 list
27 Ohio businesses on Fortune 500 list YOUNGSTOWN Ohio ranks fifth among states when it comes to
US judge rules against corporate-contribution ban
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. A U.S. judge has ruled that the campaign-finance law banning
Marching Pride seeks members
Staff report youngstown The YSU Marching Pride, Youngstown State University’s marching band, is
“Business has really picked up. It’s a corner, and the traffic stops, and people can
“Business has really picked up. It’s a corner, and the traffic stops, and people can see the
YSU students recognized
Staff report youngstown Emily Herman of Youngstown, a Youngstown State University graduate
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William H. Brooks Jr. 45, of 2861 Rochester Drive,
Valley native receives 2011 teaching award
Staff report lexington, ky. Kimberly Ward Anderson, a 1977 graduate of East Palestine High
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Gov. Tim
Initial sermon
Initial sermon YOUNGSTOWN Cedric Jamarr Haynes Sr., son of Elder Cedric Haynes and the late
Faith Q&A
McClatchy Newspapers Voices of Faith: Are some people sick because they are so weak spiritually?
Process reopened
Process reopened lisbon The Beaver Local School District will reopen the open-enrollment process
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, May 28, the 148th day of 2011. There are 217 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Actress Carroll Baker is 80. Actor John Karlen (“Cagney and Lacey”) is 78. Actress Beth
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
After death, life goes on
Yes, everyone, there is a “heaven.” The Bible talks about heaven as a place that God has prepared
Ear surgeons launch app for smartphones
Staff report WARREN Dr. William H. Lippy, one of the foremost surgeons in the field of hearing
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 7 6 2 uA J 9 8 vA J 6 w6 The
Parole board to hear Akron mother’s school case
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state parole board will have a clemency hearing in
Mosque plan sparks legal fight
Opinion: Last year, a Muslim congregation in Murfreesboro, Tenn., a pleasant college town of about 110,000
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.35 .06 Avalon
Helping Haitians in the US
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Obama administration last week extended what’s known as “temporary protected
Contracts to buy homes decline to 7-month low
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes fell sharply
Bewitching fall TV Are witches the new vampires?
By Melissa Maerz Los Angeles Times NEW YORK Guys with fangs are so last year. This fall,
Consumer spending shows weak increase
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers spent more in April, but much of the increase was eaten up
Mubarak’s public trial serves as warning to other dictators
Editorial: The Arab Spring, a common refer- ence to the popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa
1-room school opens Sunday
Staff report MERCER, PA. The Caldwell One-Room School, on Mercer-Greenville Road between Mercer
Lady Gaga marketing blitz pays off
Associated Press NEW YORK The release of a pop star’s album usually comes with the typical
An occasional fistfight is fun
Opinion: COLUMBUS State lawmakers’ partisan differences are more evident as the weeks wind down before
GO & DO
TOday Comedy Quinn Patterson, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at the Radisson Hotel, 3377 New
Staff report
Staff report SALEM Rain was apparently a factor in a wreck during a race Friday as Quaker City
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Frontiers, 8:30 p.m.: Journey tribute band will kick off the
Schedule
Schedule Party on the Plaza June 10: Opener, P.S. and Blue Collar; headliner, Graphic Pink.
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Canfield Rotary raffles off Chevy Cruze
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to the Canfield Rotary and Greenwood Chevrolet, a local
Canfield students earn rifle shooting honors
Two Canfield High School students recently received awards at the Vienna Cougars’ Junior Rifle Team
Flag football squads beat the heat in Week 5
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
PTA groups clothe community
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Usually, the PTAs of the Austintown school district are busy
Design students earn top honors
Students in the Interactive Multimedia Program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
memorial day | Events in the Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:
Lynn Kirk carnival offers fair fun
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Beanbags, golf balls and even frogs were found flying through
AMS sixth-graders showcase science project
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Austintown Middle School sixth-graders didn’t have an ordinary
ABWA hears about studying abroad
Youngstown State University senior Melissa Dobstaff was guest speaker at the Youngstown Charter
West students finish martial arts program
Thirty students of West Boulevard Elementary School celebrated graduation with family and friends
St. Christine’s welcomes grandparents
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Flag football squads beat the heat
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
Edwards hoping for change of luck in 600
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Carl Edwards has not had a wonderful working
Broadway-themed event celebrates BPAC
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one night, it seemed that the address of New York City’s
Stadium Drive ‘seniors’ enjoy their prom
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Shirts and ties, fancy dresses, corsages and boutonnieres were
Most Likely to Write This Column
Back in fifth grade, I thought I was pretty cool. Everyone at school liked me and I had proof. At
Boardman Relay for Life celebrates hope
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On the night of May 13 and the morning of May 14, the football
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 1,246 entries from area Mahoning County public, private and parochial schools
C.H. Campbell students earn free lunch
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com More than 135 C.H. Campbell Elementary School students
Teens advance to Go, collect root beer floats
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The competitive juices were flowing during Throwback Game
Flag football squads beat the heat in Week 5
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
Glitz and glamour rule prom promenade
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Plenty of glitz and glamour were on display at Canfield High
Canfield Rotary raffles off Chevy Cruze
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Thanks to the Canfield Rotary and Greenwood Chevrolet, a local
Speaker tackles tough issues at North
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com As a counselor and director of programming at Joyce Juvenile
Pack 44 looking for a few good Scouts
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Whether they’re helping clean their community, mastering survival
Flag football squads beat the heat in Week 5
After a mudfest in Week 4, the players, coaches and parents were greeted by the hottest, most humid
Poland eighth-graders visit Washington D.C.
Poland Middle School eighth-graders took in all the historical sites during their annual field trip
Holy Family honors academic aces
Holy Family School hosted its annual Principal’s Academic Honors Banquet at the Parish Center in
McKinley students explore family heritage
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Flags from Greece, Puerto Rico, Ireland and Italy hung proudly in
Boardman runners qualify for regionals
The Boardman boys track team qualified several athletes to the 2011 Regional Championship during the
Sports briefs
Fitch falls 9-8 to Jackson The Austintown Fitch High School softball team’s 16 hits weren’t enough
Boardman girls advance four events to regionals
The Boardman girls track team had five girls in four events qualify to the regionals, one step away
Sports briefs
Fait qualifies for regionals Jake Fait of Boardman won the 16-18 division at the Optimist
Boardman briefs
Take part in an outdoor market Vendors, crafters, concessions, individuals or organizations are
Board member trumpets objection of music fees
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A fee to be charged to band and choir students beginning next
Hilltoppers share Ohio’s history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School
Canfield briefs
Become a TOPS member TOPS Chapter No. 1805 is welcoming new members who want to lose weight or
Middle school orchestras perform
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the students who performed the fifth- and sixth-grade
Boardman Police Blotter
May 6 Harassment: A McDonald woman told police her brother-in-law called threatening to kill her
Poland briefs
Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered for eligible women
Drive begins to add names of blacks to Ohio memorial of blacks to war memorial
2 ceremonies planned Monday in Cleveland By Dave Davis Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The names of
Residents knee deep in flooding fiasco
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Residents flooded the city administration building to discuss
Sports briefs
Poland doubles team headed to state Poland doubles team Ken Duncan and Garrett Gardner won a pair
Austintown Police Blotter
May 9 Breaking and entering: A floor buffer and Dell computer were stolen at RBN Cleaning, 5204
More teachers in Austintown
By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com Five teaching positions will be reinstated because of an
Boardman boys second at Fed track meet
The Boardman High School boys track team finished runners-up May 13 at the 2011 Federal League Track
Austintown briefs
Class of 1991 will meet The Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1991 will host its 20-year
Boardman girls sixth at Federal League meet
After a storm delay, the Boardman High School girls track team finished sixth with 62 points at the
Retirement saves school millions
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The Boardman Board of Education expects to save $6.8
District hosts new school groundbreaking ceremony
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday at Frank Ohl
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents to school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Gas prices put the squeeze on family budgets
Associated Press NEW YORK There’s less money this summer for hotel rooms, surfboards and bathing
Historical society to honor preservation of Struthers home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The winners of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s 2011 Historic
Parents face backlash over keeping baby’s sex a secret
Associated Press TORONTO A Canadian couple says it’s none of the world’s business to know their
Sports briefs
Canfield finishes first in Red Tier The Canfield High School tennis team defeated Howland 3-2 in
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents to school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For one morning, St. Christine School doubled the size of its
Cole fights off illness to win KO Drugs title
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sick all week with a sore throat, everyone would