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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


Expect more updates on the Tressel resignation

Expect more updates on the Tressel resignation


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

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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.

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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-


Class B

Class B Dave Sugar 4, Livi Steel 3 STRUTHERS Cody Herald doubled and scored for Sugar when


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


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