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Blue Jays blast Carmona, Indians
Blue Jays blast Carmona, Indians TORONTO — Jo-Jo Reyes won for the first time in 29 starts by
SI probe maintains Tressel should have known of YSU football violations
YOUNGSTOWN Jim Tressel had to be aware of football program violations that occurred during his
Air quality advisory issued for Tuesday
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and MahoningValleyAir.org say the Air Quality Forecast
UPDATE: Jim Tressel resigns
Jim Tressel, who guided Ohio State to its first national title in 34 years, resigned Monday amid NCAA violations and mounting revelations that sullied the image of one of the country's top football programs.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Pause to honor our fallen heros
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Readers: Today is Memorial Day. We know for many, this is
HELOISE: Hints on choices bring new attitude
Dear Heloise: I recently heard you speak in San Marcos, Texas. While growing up, I frequently heard
Registrations open for summer camp at the J
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center is registering kids for the summer at Camp JCC. It’s 10
WORTH A LOOK
CAR SHOWS The Eastwood Classic Benefit Car Show will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday at
War in Afghanistan takes heavy toll in NE Ohio, W. Pa. in recent days
Staff and wire report The war in Afghanistan has taken a heavy toll on soldiers from northeastern
Wheldon wins Indy 500
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Dan Wheldon was zipping toward the final corner of Sunday’s
Wars take toll on Valley families
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Memorial Day is a time for families to celebrate those lost to
New Castle man killed in war admired as ‘protector’
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@viny.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Staff Sgt. Edward Mills Jr. was a man his
Community love powers Tayala
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Last Wednesday afternoon, as his son was obliterating the
Harvick wins Coca-Cola 600
McClatchy Newspapers CONCORD, N.C Kevin Harvick zipped by Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the Coca-
From Mona Lisa to 9/11, artist reaches out to community
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN After the success of the 2009 mosiac mural of the Mona
Popular on the block
By KRISTINE GILL kgill@vindy.com SALEM They don’t make car engines like they used to. Tod
Canfield Fire chief Tieche dies
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Family and colleagues of Chief Robert J. Tieche
Costs rise, number of repaved roads falls
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With costs for petroleum — a key component in
Valedictorian: ‘I wish you happy wandering’
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The remarks from three leaders of Liberty High
OSU recruits aren’t rushing
By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Has the NCAA investigation into the Ohio State
Bradley captures Nelson in playoff
Associated Press IRVING, Texas Walking down the 18th fairway during a playoff and realizing he
Years Ago
Today is Monday, May 30, the 150th day of 2011. There are 215 days left in the year. This is
Births
Births St. Joseph Health Center Nechal Rice and Chris Woodie II, Warren, girl, May 28. Heather
‘Greatest generation’ was forged in fire
Opinion: Perhaps you’ve heard of him, perhaps not. Louis Zamperini has had fame, lost it and seen it restored
Children of fallen troops find compassion at Good Grief Camp
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. After Brooke Nyren’s dad died in Iraq, she sat alone at recess
QUOTABLE MANNY ACTA, Indians manager, on losing two out of three games in Florida:
“This certainly isn’t the way we want to start a trip, especially getting shut out in two out of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.35 .06 Avalon
Djokovic extends streak to 43
Associated Press PARIS His 43rd consecutive victory complete, Novak Djokovic ripped off his
Nowitzki eyes NBA crown
Associated Press DALLAS The biggest party of Dirk Nowitzki’s career was going strong.
MLB roundup | Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 13, White Sox 4 TORONTO Aaron Hill hit his first career grand slam,
Woman in Ohio finds linebacker’s 1992 California class ring
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ohio An Ohio woman cleaning under her couch has found the 1992
Ramirez HR ends Bucs’ sweep plan
Associated Press CHICAGO The Pirates have had plenty of success against the Cubs the last two
30,000 protest Greek austerity plan
30,000 protest Greek austerity plan ATHENS, Greece About 30,000 people protested in Athens’
french open Sunday’s matches
Men’s Fourth-Round Results: No. 2 Novak Djokovic beat No. 13 Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-4, 6-2; No. 3
Masterson struggles as Rays blank Tribe
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Justin Masterson struggled from the start and things never
NBA finals game 1
NBA finals game 1 Matchup: Mavericks at Heat When: Tuesday, 9 p.m. TV: ABC Channel 33
Palin starts bus tour with motorcycle ride
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sarah Palin rumbled through Washington on the back of a Harley as
This special day has become more holiday than sacred day
Editorial: Today is as close to an old-fash- ioned Memorial Day as it gets. Yes, it’s on a Monday, just like
Summer programs face cutbacks
Associated Press NEW YORK When his parents couldn’t afford to send him to summer camp, Port Lau
Not your parents’... SUMMER CAMP
By William Hageman Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Summer camps used to be fairly homogenous.
A 4th Amendment loophole
Opinion: A 4th Amendment loophole Los Angeles Times: One of the most important functions of the Supreme
As we pause this weekend to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom, TV also takes time
As we pause this weekend to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom, TV also takes time
Honoring the fallen
Opinion: By Tom Ridge and Tommy Franks McClatchy-Tribune Today we honor one of our nation’s great
2 artists receive Butler museum award
Staff report Youngstown George Bolge, director of the Boca Raton (Fla.) Museum of Art and a
‘Iraqibacter’ is a huge threat
Opinion: By Joyce M. JOHNSON McClatchy-Tribune Buried under the dirt in Iraq and Afghanistan, amid the
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Osama’s death a day of recollection
Opinion: By Col. BRYAN SALAS McClatchy-Tribune On the day Osama bin Laden was dispatched, my Marine
Liberty High School
Liberty High School Class of 2011 Total graduates: 141 Class officers: President DeVante
memorial day | Parades and activities
Various area Memorial Day activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:
California man celebrates 85 years living with diabetes
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When Bob Krause turned 90 last week, it was by virtue of an
Grave-decorating tradition goes on
By Brian Albrecht Plain Dealer Five years ago, as John Sterba helped plant 14,000 little
Honoring Our Fallen
Members of the Western Reserve High School marching band play their way down state Route 45 in Ellsworth on Sunday afternoon. The band played as a part of a Memorial Day program at Ellsworth Elementary School.
Holtgraver wins at Sharon Speedway
Staff report HARTFORD Saturday’s winners at Sharon Speedway included: Josh Holtgraver, Barris
Study: Put traffic light at South/McClurg intersection
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A recently completed traffic study recommends a
Soldier
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Defense says a Northeast Ohio soldier based
YSU to host 3-day energy forum
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University will have a three-day forum in June on
Syrian forces attack 3 towns, killing 9
Syrian forces attack 3 towns, killing 9 CAIRO Syrian forces attacked several towns Sunday,
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 11-11 SOURCE: Associated Press
Cleveland Indians’ record since May 4 after Sunday’s loss to Tampa Bay.
Study targets scope of Ohio gun violence
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gun violence in Ohio is costing scores of lives and millions of
Parents and students have largest stake in school revitalization plan
Opinion: Parents and students have largest stake in school revitalization plan As a concerned taxpay- er
Protests erupt in Serbia over Mladic arrest
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia Protesters throwing stones and bottles clashed with baton-
Obama tours devastated Joplin, Mo.
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. Face to face with the legions of homeless and the bereaved,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls Public Library Board of Trustees Policy Committee, 5:30 p.m., at 127
Union in Campbell files grievance over civil-service exam
By jEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com campbell The union that represents water-plant workers
VA infection issues lead to 13,000 veterans’ tests
Associated Press DAYTON Herman Williams came home safely after fighting in the jungles of
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The late Albert Masi served in the Campbell Police Department for 25 years before
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints First Place Bank v. Ewain P. Wilson et al, foreclosure.
Couple killed on Belmont Ave. lived in Conn. onnecticut
Staff report Liberty The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released the names of the couple killed
METRO DIGEST
3 finalists named for Mathews chief VIENNA After its first round of interviews, Mathews Board of
Bridge
bridge Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 7 6 2 uA J 9 8 vA J
Newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Hangover’ racks up $86.5M debut LOS ANGELES Hollywood’s hangover is a lot bigger