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Judge Douglas to retire Aug. 1
Judge Douglas to retire Aug. 1 Robert A. Douglas Jr., a Youngstown Municipal Court judge since
‘Octomom’ files for bankruptcy, owes $30K in rents
‘Octomom’ files for bankruptcy, owes $30K in rents SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — “Octomom” Nadya
Houston-based oil-and-gas company setting up shop in Youngstown
Houston-based oil-and-gas company coming to Youngstown
Youngstown police release name of 17-year-old murder suspect
Youngstown police release name of 17-year-old murder suspect
Filing: Ohio Amish attacks suspect has $2M on hand
Filing: Ohio Amish attacks suspect has $2M on hand
Former Main Steel Polishing Co. building up for lease
Former Main Street Steel Polishing Co. building up for sale
Houser Sr. gets 12 months for obstruction
John Houser Sr., 48, of Volney Road, father of a suspect in a capital murder case, will serve 12 months in prison after being accused of confronting a witness in his son's case.
LOUIE TODAY: Nitro's Law update, Levon Helm memorial, record recycling
Louie will be joined this morning by Ohio Sen. Joe Schiavoni who will update us on the progress of Nitro's Law, an animal anti-cruelty law that's been struggling for approval for years now in the Ohio statehouse.
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Burghill-Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is sponsoring a basket auction Sunday
Band sponsors will host golf fundraiser
Band sponsors will host golf fundraiser HUBBARD Deer Creek Golf Course, 7691 E. Liberty St.,
Diving Into Crime
It’s difficult to drive by or walk around McKelvey Lake on the East Side and miss the natural beauty that defines and surrounds it.
Greenhouse goes global
A new greenhouse is hoping to cultivate customers among Mahoning Valley gardeners looking for unusual plants.
Animal shelter to be built in New Castle
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. After years of trying to finalize a
eBook expertise
Local public libraries stand ready to help book lovers navigate the complex world of electronic books and eReaders.
KO Drugs title bouts are tonight
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL The 25th Annual K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tourney
Ursuline Sisters, public behold ‘glorious’ unveiling
When Sister Nancy Dawson gushed that Sunday was glorious, she wasn’t talking about the warm, sunny weather conditions that existed outside.
Trustees OK county road-salt project
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees want to strike a
Poland, Champion among top seeds in spring tourney brackets
Defending state softball champions Poland and Champion are the choices of the coaches to — at the very least — continue as the dominant teams in their districts.
Mill marks a century of steelmaking in Warren
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN One hundred years ago this month, the Mahoning Valley’s longest-
Valley ranks 1st in hunger-relief drive
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley has increased its lead to
Sierra Club challenges Maryland natural-gas terminal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Sierra Club said recently it will try to block an energy
Taking lessons from Texas
At the Forth Worth Chamber of Commerce, two men are deep into a conversation about a national oil-and-gas company that just moved in across the hallway. The company, which specializes in hydraulic fracturing, or fracking technology, has just leased space across the hall from the office of Mike Berry, the chamber’s natural-gas task-force chairman.
oddly enough
oddly enough DA: Pa. man hid phone in jail in prosthetic leg UNIONTOWN, Pa. A county detective
Errors hurt Bucs in loss to Braves
Associated Press Atlanta Andrew McCutchen dropped a flyball and Pedro Alvarez flubbed a
Weaker al-Qaida still plots
Associated Press WASHINGTON A year after the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden, al-Qaida is
All parties must use caution as watchword for drilling
Editorial: A series of minor earthquakes that rocked the Greater Youngstown area last year has not shaken the
Texas lacks a water plan
Opinion: Longview (Texas) News-Journal: With some exceptions out west, most of Texas this spring has seen
“Two and a half men” (9 p.m., cbs): The ghost of Charlie Harper makes a surprise
“Two and a half men” (9 p.m., cbs): The ghost of Charlie Harper makes a surprise appearance on “Two
By Rich Heldenfels
By Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal He humiliated Hitler and then was repeatedly humiliated
With shuttle’s end, firms seek direction
With shuttle’s end, firms seek direction HARTFORD, Conn. Less than a year after NASA ended its
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Underused post offices should close
Opinion: By James Gattuso The Heritage Foundation It’s no secret that the U.S. Postal Service is in
Game will serve as epilogue to ‘Spider-Man’ movie
DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer SAN FRANCISCO Spider-Man must contend with more than
All the way with LBJ? Not really
Opinion: WASHINGTON Around noon on Saturday, Nov. 23, 1963, almost exactly 24 hours after the assassination
It’s math, not class warfare
Opinion: Whenever President Barack Obama and other top Democrats say that simple fairness requires a tax
Apple legally avoids billions in taxes
Associated Press NEW YORK A published report says Apple Inc. uses subsidiaries in Ireland, the
Valley residents share stories of stigmas, growthSFlb
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Maureen Boals went to the hospital emergency room
Will Power in charge again
Associated Press SAO PAULO Will Power loves racing in Brazil. Power had a flawless race to
Richmond drama courtesy of Stewart and Edwards
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Not even a meeting with NASCAR officials helped Carl Edwards
Dawson get light heavyweight title belt back
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Bad Chad is a champion again. He has his belt back — and
Indians get help from the sun to beat Angels
Associated Press CLEVELAND Derek Lowe never saw the key play that helped him and the Cleveland
Giuriceo enjoys his eight-round victory
Staff report Chester, W.Va. Jake Giuriceo liked the pace of the action, the volume of action,
May Day celebrated at YSU with concert
May Day celebrated at YSU with concert YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will celebrate May
RIGHT: Brian Kailer of Youngstown, a member of the Mahoning County sheriff’s dive team, pulls
RIGHT: Brian Kailer of Youngstown, a member of the Mahoning County sheriff’s dive team, pulls on his
YSU group to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Latino Student Organization will present
Dufner claims first PGA win
Associated Press AVONDALE, La. Jason Dufner’s recent late-tournament struggles made it easy to
YSU baseball completes sweep
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com Niles It took 40 games, but the YSU baseball team finally
Ravens make NFL dream reality for Warren Harding’s Anzevino
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Although he grew up dreaming of playing in the NFL, it wasn’t
ABOVE: John Mesmer of Struthers slowly walks backward into McKelvey Lake in Youngstown where the
ABOVE: John Mesmer of Struthers slowly walks backward into McKelvey Lake in Youngstown where the
Dissidents at risk for supporting escapee
McClatchy Newspapers BEIJING Supporters of human-rights activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled house
“Things are bad out there. We’re doing a lot for a little church.”
“Things are bad out there. We’re doing a lot for a little church.” John Prokop, a volunteer with
Big Ten van flips over on Interstate 80
Staff report girard A Big Ten Network cargo van westbound on Interstate 80 went out of control
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING community day Boardman Township’s annual Community Day is set for 11 a.m. to 2
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
Cable channel cashes in with original programming Rewriting HISTORY
By David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA It’s a long and twisty trail that leads
Apartment blocks may host missiles for games
Associated Press LONDON Surface-to-air missiles could be stationed on the rooftops of an
Truce in Syria fails
Opinion: By Poppy McPherson The Institute for War & Peace Reporting LONDON Experts warn that the U.N.
Help Postal Service on May 12 to Stamp Out Hunger in US
Opinion: Help Postal Service on May 12 to Stamp Out Hunger in US Hunger in THE UNITED STATES of America?
Years Ago
Today is Monday, April 30, the 121st day of 2012. There are 245 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
What happened in Colombia did not stay in Colombia
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Secret Service does not often get a black eye behind those oh-
On May 2, 2011, Navy SEALs shot and killed al- Qaida leader and Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden
On May 2, 2011, Navy SEALs shot and killed al- Qaida leader and Sept. 11 mastermind Osama bin Laden
Obama, Clinton join to raise funds
Obama, Clinton join to raise funds WASHINGTON Former President Bill Clinton says President
SW Ohio sixth-graders learn Heimlich move
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Heimlich maneuver, a well-known emergency technique for
Sunday, April 29 (103 stories)
Music, food, dance, presentations to fill Cinco de Mayo event on Friday at YSU
Music, food, dance, presentations to fill Cinco de Mayo event on Friday at YSU Staff report
Van plunges off NYC road into zoo grounds; 7 killed
Van plunges off NYC road into zoo grounds; 7 killed Associated Press NEW YORK An out-of-
It’s ‘a glorious day for Ursuline Sisters’ in Canfield today
It’s ‘a glorious day for Ursuline Sisters’ in Canfield today By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com
Operation Shield nets 48 arrests so far this weekend in Youngstown
Operation Shield nets 48 arrests so far this weekend in Youngstown Staff report youngstown
Exhibit to chronicle 100 years of steelmaking in Mahoning Valley
Exhibit to chronicle 100 years of steelmaking in Mahoning Valley Staff report YOUNGSTOWN One
On anniversary of bin Laden’s ambush, weaker al-Qaida still plots payback
On anniversary of bin Laden’s ambush, weaker al-Qaida still plots payback WASHINGTON A year
Looking for greenhouse with exotic worldly plants? New Boardman business has you covered
Looking for greenhouse with exotic worldly plants? New Boardman business has you covered By Ashley
Secret Service, primaries, Trump, GOP: Obama mocks them all
Secret Service, primaries, Trump, GOP: Obama mocks them all Associated Press WASHINGTON This
Beer tent collapses near Cards’ stadium; 1 killed, 100 hurt
Beer tent collapses near Cards’ stadium; 1 killed, 100 hurt Associated Press ST. LOUIS A
Elizabeth Anderson | J. Ryan Alford
FRANKLIN, GA. Elizabeth Grace Anderson and J. Ryan Alford, both of Atlanta, were married March 25
Jamie Pettola | Aubin Rivera III
CANFIELD Jamie Lee Pettola and Aubin Rivera III were united in marriage Jan. 14 at St. Michael
Sarah Liston | Jason Mitchell
SOLON Sarah Marie Liston and Jason Richard Mitchell were married in a noon ceremony Sept. 17,
Stephanie Heckman | Jason Cuddy
BOARDMAN Stephanie Heckman and Jason Robert Cuddy, both of Boardman, were married Dec. 17, 2011,
Amy Mealy | Benjamin Broderick
VIENNA Amy Michelle Mealy and Benjamin Wear Broderick were united in marriage Oct. 14, 2011, in a
Stephanie Carnes | Bill Greier
PITTSBURGH Stephanie Carnes and Bill Greier, both of Allison Park, Pa., were united in marriage
Reannon Ruch | Cory Untch
LA HAINA, HAWAII Reannon Renae Ruch and Cory James Untch, both of La Haina, exchanged wedding vows
Melissa Morris | Ryan Mancini
AUSTINTOWN Melissa Ann Morris and Ryan Christopher Mancini, both of Chicago, were united in
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses are
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Clotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at Denny’s in Boardman
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon at the Youngstown Club, 201 E. Commerce St., for a Guest Day
Derby Dash to be Poland fundraiser
Derby Dash to be Poland fundraiser POLAND Poland Rotary and Poland Schools Foundation for
WSJ author to speak on gettiing through hard times
Stephen G. Post, author of “The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of Giving, Compassion and Hope Can Help Get Us Through Hard Times,” will discuss his outlook on this message at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the gathering room at Park Vista Retirement Community, Fifth Avenue.
Learn basic gardening skills at free classes
WARREN Friends of the Greenhouse Consortium and the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will have free gardening classes from 10 a.m. to noon May 5, 19, and 26 and June 2 and 16 at the Packard Park Greenhouse.
Bengals draft Harding’s Herron
Four local players sign as free agents By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com The good news for Ohio
Youngstown vigil honors slaying victim, issues call for end to violence
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Hot wax dropped like tears onto the cold,
Golden Dawn still glitters on the North Side
By RALPH A. LEWIS III TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Traveling down Logan Avenue on the North
‘Yeah, buddy’: Fitch’s Price is right
Field co-MVP leads Falcons to team title By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com poland With a 5:30
Youngstown Phantoms step up to experience USHL postseason
— season in review SEmD The Youngstown Phantoms stepped up to experience the USHL postseason
Squeezed for space, Lemon Grove plans move to former Rosetta Stone
It was less than a year ago that the Lemon Grove, a downtown bar and restaurant that also serves as a meeting place for artists and community activists, was paying about $1,200 a month in overdraft fees unable to balance its bottom line.
Valley stays in lead in hunger-aid drive
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Monday is the last day to vote to get the Youngstown-Warren area to stay
Kokrak up to 27th with a solid day of putting
Staff/wire report avondale, la. Saturday’s third round of the Zurich Classic was one of the most
Bayus enters finals as No. 1 qualifier
— Junior masters — Staff report Defending champion Corey Bayus enters today’s finals of the
Boardman questions allocation of Local Govt. funds
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN “The more things change, the more they stay the
Unity in Community parade grows in numbers, enthusiasm
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The sky was gray BUT brightly colored
Curbstone coaches hall of fame
Here are the inductees to the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame. The banquet is May 6 at Mr. Anthony’s. The guest speaker is Bruce Drennan of SportsTime Ohio. Tickets are available for $50 by calling Edd Fowler at 330-506-9829, or visiting the organization’s website at curbstonecoaches.org:
Kids celebrate staying healthy at Boardman Y
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com BOARDMAN For Gavin Fernandez, 8, “Take on Summer” was
Youngstown police arrest suspect in West Side killing
Staff report youngstown Police have arrested a suspect in the Friday slaying of a man on
Hall for heroes
Anthony Tisler of Youngstown will be inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor on Friday in Columbus. The graduate of Campbell Memorial High School was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal with “V” for valor “for heroic achievement” in saving several fellow Marines in Vietnam on April 7, 1968. Also being inducted Friday is Robert L. Baird, who grew up in Campbell and Poland. Baird was an Army medical helicopter pilot in Vietnam in 1967 when he was decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal for Valor and the Purple Heart.
“The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS): On the Season 3 finale of “The Good Wife,” a
“The Good Wife” (9 p.m., CBS): On the Season 3 finale of “The Good Wife,” a dream team of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center Governing Board, 4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks
Rally the tally for Valley to win $1 million to fight hunger
Editorial: As of Saturday night, the Youngstown-Warren metro area ranked solidly and proudly in first place in the online voting campaign called Fighting Hunger Together.
Attack on store owner was obscene
Opinion: It would be a grave injustice to equate the unprovoked beating of the owner of a neighborhood store
Fitch baseball outslugs archrival Boardman
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com austintown With both teams coming off games they would rather
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County New complaints Landmark National II Corp. v. Gabrial Berry et al,
Donations for funeral
donations for funeral The family of Pierre McKinney, 21, who was killed Wednesday, is accepting
POLICE CALLS in Girard and Liberty
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD April 22
ARMED FORCES DIGEST || RETIRED
RETIRED Lt. Cmdr. Arthur Fuller BROOKFIELD Navy Lt. Cmdr. Arthur C. Fuller, a 1973 graduate of
Donbar rolls 611 in final week of Camelot Seniors
Not by design, but Karen Donbar waited until the final week of the Monday Senior Mixed Doubles
Roles of husband and wife should be primary
McClatchy Newspapers A fellow in West Virginia asks, “My wife and I need to agree concerning our
Legislation targets wrong-way drivers
Associated Press TOLEDO Several wrong-way auto accidents in Ohio, including a crash that killed
Outdoor programs for kids abound at Jennings, Moraine
Staff report Slippery Rock, Pa. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,
INNOVATIVE IDEAS
Plastics Hall of Fame inducts Pa. man By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com Edinburg, pa.
4 chains top list of supermarket ratings
Consumer Reports subscribers recently rated Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, Publix and Fareway tops among 52
Murder suspect found dead in Wash. bunker
Murder suspect found dead in Wash. bunker NORTH BEND, Wash. Peter Keller spent eight years
For Baird, honor is a belated ‘Welcome Home’
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com Robert L. Baird sees his induction into the Ohio Military
Retire? Some boomers don’t delay
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MILWAUKEE Four months into retirement, Jim Guenther has no regrets.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 29, the 120th day of 2012. There are 246 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Open to the ocean
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Think of a casino and chances are, what comes to mind is a
Holocaust expert to give lecture at Temple El Emeth in Liberty
Staff report LIBERTY The Jewish Community Relations Council will co-sponsor a lecture featuring
METRO DIGEST || WSJ author on getting through hard times
Hard Times YOUNGSTOWN Stephen G. Post, author of “The Hidden Gifts of Helping: How the Power of
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 21
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Innocent” by David Baldacci (Grand Central) 2. “The Witness” by Nora
The sci-fi thriller “Sound of My Voice,” starring Brit Marling as a mesmerizing cult
The sci-fi thriller “Sound of My Voice,” starring Brit Marling as a mesmerizing cult leader, keeps
Young Latino voters crucial
Opinion: By Claudia Sandoval McClatchy-Tribune Young Latino voters may hold the key to the White House
‘Ford Avenue Legends’ tells Youngstown tales
‘Ford Avenue Legends’ tells Youngstown tales A Youngstown native who is serving in the Navy has
WRTA station downtown needs a serious cleanup
Opinion: WRTA station downtown needs a serious cleanup Speaking of unsanitary eye- sores, let me refer you
Hey Kid! concert for children
Staff report Austintown Austintown Bounce and Hey Kid! will team up May 5 to treat Valley
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Besides having a baby on “Bones,” we know that Emily
Graduates find it tough to wash away college debt
The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA To get educated these days, most students have to go
CAREER PATHS
FINANCE Seven Seventeen Credit Union Inc. of Warren has announced several promotions: Susan
Steelers focus on linemen, LBs and WRs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Kevin Colbert spent the days leading up to the NFL draft stressing
Indians’ homerless streak reaches 10 in loss to Angels
Associated Press CLEVELAND The power has gone out at Progressive Field. And the Cleveland
Browns feel they got faster, tougher
Associated Press BEREA From the outset, the Cleveland Browns were decisive and daring in this
Scandal highlights lack of female agents
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secret Service agents often are portrayed in popular culture as
Many musical artists are stuck in a singles world
By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press Just before Flo Rida released his third album, almost two
Another mayor, another arena gamble
Opinion: Among the many themes in the short history of the Covelli Centre, one theme is constant: Mayors
NE Ohio girl chosen for campaign for brain disorder
Associated Press ROOTSTOWN TOWNSHIP A spunky 11-year-old northeast Ohio girl is the face of a
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I’ve heard of the movie “The Perfect Storm.” Is there such a thing as a
Men, too, have become ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ fans
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK They’re young and old, doctors and churchgoers, gay
LIMELIGHT | Awards, achievements
Valley Industrial Trucks of Youngstown was named the CLARK Material Handling Company’s 2011 North
DEMANDING DIVAS
By Mary Beth Breckenridge McClatchy Newspapers For such sweet-looking things, hanging baskets
Group: Chinese activist under US protection in Beijing
Associated Press BEIJING A blind legal activist who escaped house arrest in his Chinese village
birthdays
birthdays Actress Celeste Holm is 95. Poet Rod McKuen is 79. Actor Keith Baxter is 79. Bluesman
MAHONING VALLEY BLOOD DRIVES THIS WEEK
today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
Pirates get a win for Bedard
Associated Press ATLANTA Streaking Alex Presley helped the Pirates finally provide tough-luck
Horizon power show halted by rain
By ryan buck sports@vindy.com Canfield The Youngstown State Softball team will have to wait
2011 Local Government Funds
2011 Local Government Funds The state distributes the Local Government Fund to each of Ohio’s 88
Lively cast rocks in ‘Evil Dead’ Local band The Zou gives concert feeling to musical
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN I have a confession to make. I haven’t
NEW CASTLE PLAYHOUSE Savvy actors renew zesty fun of ‘Grease’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. Spring days are turning into
Kyle Busch wins Richmond
By Jim Utter McClatchy Newspapers RICHMOND, Va. There is plenty of controversy back in NASCAR
Sammarone should explore all options for Covelli Centre
Editorial: There’s no point in revisiting the troubled history of the Covelli Centre other than to note that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.56 .19 Avalon
METRO DIGEST || Priest found dead at Holy Trinity
Priest found dead in Youngstown youngstown Parishioners at Holy Trinity Church on Laird Avenue
Saturday, April 28 (97 stories)
Father Rajlich found dead and disheveled outside Holy Trinity church
Parishioners at Holy Trinity Church on Laird Avenue found the body of their priest between the church and the parish house Saturday, Youngstown police reported.
Suspect arrested in Friday slaying of Michael Abighanem
Police have arrested a suspect in the Friday slaying of a man on Youngstown’s West Side. The 17-year-old male is at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, said police Chief Rod Foley.
Work-outs, kayaking, s'mores fill Healthy Kids Day at Boardman Y
For Gavin Fernandez, 8, “Take on Summer” was not just a catchy slogan on a T-shirt.
Family, friends mourn loss of smart, quiet, funny young man
Hot wax dropped like tears onto the cold, damp ground a few feet away from the spot where Pierre McKinney took his last breath.
Community planning workshop Saturday
The Northeast Ohio Multi-Cultural Arts Committee will have a community strategic-planning workshop 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday at New Freedom Missionary Baptist Church, 1590 Tod Ave. SW.
Today's electronics recycling event rousing success
Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling estimates that more than 2,000 area residents brought more than 150,000 pounds of electronics to the Covelli Centre Saturday for recycling.
Lynn-Penwell wedding planned at St. Paul Church
Donald E. and Therese Lynn of Salem are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Stephanie Nicole Lynn, to Shawn Michael Penwell.
Hockensmith- Kotuba wedding set for July 14
Megan Leigh Hockensmith of McDonald and Walter Thomas Kotuba of Beaver Falls, Pa., are announcing
Moore-Longo marriage rite is planned in July
Faith Moore of Boardman and Paul Longo of Hubbard are engaged to be married, their parents are
Natalie Herter, Brandon Spickler to marry in July
FENTON, MICH. Carl and Jeanette Herter of Fenton, Mich., are announcing the engagement of their
Dallas couple will marry in Mill Creek Park
Elise M. Kraiosky and Nicholas Stanko, both of Dallas, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Mill Creek Park will host lecturer
Mill Creek Park will host lecturer YOUNGSTOWN As part of its Garden Author Lecture series, Mill
Jewish Community Center Programs for adults offered
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is offering the following programs for
Turn in your old, unused drugs
The ASAP Coalition will have “Operation: Empty Medicine Cabinet” 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 at the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District, 5138 Enterprise Drive, off Parkman Road, near the Route 5 Bypass.
Today's Unity parade draws crowd, despite chilly temps
The sky was gray, but brightly colored balloons tied to poles along Market Street made up for it.
Free bike rodeo
St. Paul Lutheran Church and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is having a free bike rodeo 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 19 at the church, 2860 E. Market St.
Crime lab to be renamed for DeMatteo
The crime lab at the Youngstown Police Department soon will be renamed in honor of Joseph DeMatteo, who served with the police department 34 years before retiring in 2009.
Spring plant sale Monday
The Spring Plant Sale, sponsored by the Horticulture program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, starts Monday.
Fundraiser today for kids with autism
A fundraiser to benefit children with autism will be at Austintown Township Park today.
Sunday dinner to help Austintown man needing lung transplant
Transportation department employees at Austintown schools consider themselves family, and a family comes together when one of its own is in need.
Mill Creek roads closed this morning for run
Several roads in Mill Creek Park will be closed today from 7 to 11 a.m. Cross, West and Bears Den drives will be closed for the Fitness Together/Mill Creek 5K Walk/Run.
Apply for law school scholarships
The Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation, the charitable arm of the bar association, is accepting applications for scholarships to attend law school.
Teen charged with assault, theft after hitting Boardman police car
A city woman is facing a felonious assault charge after hitting a police cruiser with her car while fleeing a shoplifting scene.
Columbiana art exhibit opens this morning
The 21st annual Columbiana High School Art Exhibit opens today in the Salchow Room of the Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., during regular library hours.
Recycle electronics, drugs today at Covelli
An electronics recycling drive and a pharmaceutical- disposal drive will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
Shannon Clarke gets jail term for burning, abusing dog
A man convicted of animal cruelty in the burning and abandonment of a dog last year was sentenced Friday.
Beavers to Bearcats to Broncos: Lisbon’s Wolfe off to Rockies
Beavers to Bearcats to Broncos: Lisbon’s Wolfe off to Rockies Staff/wire report englewood, colo.
Howland’s fast start triggers a victory against Springfield
Howland’s fast start triggers a victory against Springfield By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NEW
Obama campaign's ‘Made in Ohio’ tour stop gets Valley workers' praise
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Without President Barack Obama pushing for the
Marcus Heath connects for three hits, helps YSU snap April skid
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com NILES For a team that had yet to win in April, the Youngstown
D&L well ban holds despite proposals
D&L Energy has requested to reopen the North Star 1 well the state has linked to 13 earthquakes in the Youngstown area.
Ryan Blaney debuts 7th in Nationwide competition
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com With graduation approaching, many families will gather for
Youngstown police probe West Side slaying
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating what apparently will be the
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Kokrak is tied with nine other golfers for 41st place. His round included four birdies and two bogeys.
Sunday benefit at Austintown school to help worker fight fibrosis
Transportation department employees at Austintown schools consider themselves family, and a family comes together when one of its own is in need.
Boardman schoolkids get free trees
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fourth-graders in Boardman elementary schools
Thomas Kelly, owner of condemned Volney Road home, charged with trespass
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who tried to stop the city from demolishing his house was
Contestants vie for ‘X Factor’ fame on Covelli stage
Tara Elkins, 26, of Warren sang the Jennifer Hudson song “And I’m Telling You” Friday night in the semifinal round of “The X Factor” competition at the Covelli Centre, downtown Youngstown. The mother of three has competed in roughly 100 singing competitions over the years.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harold Hagerty III, 44, of 1529 Price Road,
Cortland Bancorp income rises 33%
Cortland Bancorp income rises 33% Cortland Cortland Bancorp has reported a 33 percent increase
Former owner of bowling alley sentenced for corruption of boys
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com mercer, pa. The former owner of a bowling alley was
Resin shortage not expected to disrupt auto industry
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. The auto industry may have steered its way around another
Cincy adds Still, Thompson to strengthen defensive line
Associated Press CINCINNATI The phone call came from a number that Mohamed Sanu recognized, the
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Mahoning County Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these
Man shot in stomach at tavern
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police responded to Teenie’s Tavern on South Avenue at 9:51 p.m. Friday
49ers surprise again, choose Oregon running back James
Associated Press santa clara, calif. Jim Harbaugh regularly goes against the grain, never
Liberty's St. Mark's to celebrate 50 years of enduring faith
A small group of Syrian Orthodox believers, buoyed by an enthusiast seminarian, combined their talents, determination and faith in God to found St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Lawyers argue over sex tape
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. Opposing lawyers in the John Edwards trial wrangled with a
Braves continue winning ways as Pirates collapse
Associated Press ATLANTA The Atlanta Braves keep winning in April. They know how important
St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan Way, Liberty, will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan Way, Liberty, will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
NEOMED takes applications for 2 high-school programs
Staff report rootstown High school students interested in medicine and pharmacy careers can gain
Share stories during life
As a minister, I’m sometimes asked to provide ministerial coverage for other ministers when they are
Bishop appoints new school-system president
Staff report Youngstown Most Reverend George V. Murry, Bishop of Youngstown, has appointed Lois
It’s a number that haunts
Opinion: By Hilda L. SOLIS McClatchy-Tribune Every day, 12 workers die on the job across America. As the
Wild swings in sentencing ill serves justice in America
Editorial: Since the founding of this nation, equal justice for all under the law has stood as a tenet most
When it comes to action flicks, Statham is ‘Safe’ bet
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers His Awesomeness, Jason Statham, has let it be known that he
Bike blessing
Bike blessing east palestine Centenary United Methodist Church, 40 S. Market St., will conduct a
‘The Pirates!’ is a letdown
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s
Leck, McBriarty to receive Heritage Award at YSU
Staff report Youngstown Glorianne Leck, retired Youngstown State University professor, and
“Flipped Off” (9 p.m., A&E): The new reality series (it’s not about naughty
“Flipped Off” (9 p.m., A&E): The new reality series (it’s not about naughty hand gestures) follows
bridge Weekly quiz
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K J 10 6 uK 9 v7 2 w10 6 5 2 The bidding has
$3.5M in funding will boost Farm to School programs
Staff report Washington, D.C. The United States Department of Agriculture has announced new
McDonald High looks to have a positive impact
Staff report McDonald On May 8, McDonald High School will be carrying on the tradition of
Selected local stocks
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Woman faces charge of assault after her car hits cop cruiser
Staff report BOARDMAN A city woman is facing a felonious assault charge after hitting a police
Dufner is -12 to lead Zurich Classic
Associated Press AVONDALE, La. Jason Dufner is in familiar territory atop the leaderboard after
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Recycle electronics, turn in medications
Recycle electronics, turn in medications YOUNGSTOWN An electronics recycling drive and a
newsmakers
newsmakers Dog star of ‘The Artist’ gets a book deal NEW YORK Every dog has its book deal.
Bond reduced for suspect in sex-abuse case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man jailed on charges associated with
Major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 3, Angels 2 Los AngelesCleveland abrhbiabrhbi MIzturs 2b3000Brantly
Cavs survive, await lottery pick
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE They suffered through costly injuries, a relentlessly brutal
House OKs student-loan bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans defied a veto threat, and the House voted Friday to
Workshop to look at tech-funding resources
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator will host a workshop Tuesday to help
Where are the ‘green’ jobs?
Opinion: The Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail: Green jobs were supposed to save the planet and boost the U.S.
METRO DIGEST || Internet service disrupted in Warren
Warren thieves steal utility cables, disrupt phone, Internet service WARREN The theft of two
Somali guilty in hijacking of yacht
Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. A Somali man was convicted of piracy Friday for his role as a
Cabrera’s hit in 9th inning leads Indians over Angels
Associated Press cleveland Asdrubal Cabrera singled home the winning run with one out in the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Season-ending concert will
Youngstown police nab suspect in PNC Bank robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 48-year-old man believed to be
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Sarah Jerina and Carlton Foster Sr., Newton Falls, boy, April
Fla. judge wants to know about Zimmerman money
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. Calling it an “oversight,” George Zimmerman’s attorney said
Lawyer: Cages OK for exotic animals
Lawyer: Cages OK for exotic animals COLUMBUS An attorney for a suicidal animal-owner’s widow who
Cambodia has lost its treasures
Opinion: By Tess Davis Los Angeles Times During the Cambodian civil war from 1970 to 1998, the Khmer
Ill. Senate OKs regulations on fracking
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Illinois Senate unanimously signed off on a measure Thursday that
Browns: No plan to trade McCoy
By Mary kay cabot The Plain Dealer BEREA The Browns dismissed a report that they were shopping
Suit accuses ‘Bachelor’ of racism
Associated Press NEW YORK Robert Galinsky is skeptical about claims by producers of ABC’s “The
Cocaine call lands Krinos in court
Staff report Boardman A former Campbell mayor will be in court Tuesday, accused of making false
Man pulls down pants at Hermitage restaurant
Staff report hermitage, pa. Police arrested a man they said was drunk and exposing himself at
Steelers take risk on OSU’s Adams
Associated Press pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Steelers had no interest in drafting Ohio State’s
Friday, April 27 (129 stories)
Valley now in 1st place in Wal-Mart Fighting Hunger competition
The Mahoning Valley leaped into first place in the nation today in the competition to win $1 million in grants to fight hunger in the Youngstown-Warren area.
4 chosen at Covelli Centre to compete in Rhode Island for "X-Factor"
Their experience level ranged from extensive — in the case of Tara Elkins of Warren — to minimal — in the case of Andrea Cicoretti of Struthers.
Thieves disrupt telephone and Internet service to hundreds in Warren today
The theft of two 60-foot cables strung on utility poles behind 1509 Parkman Road NW disrupted telephone and Internet service to up to 500 businesses and residents in the northwest quadrant of the city for much of today.
Man shot at Teenie's Tavern tonight
Police responded to Teenie’s Tavern on South Avenue at 9:51 tonight for a man who was shot in the stomach and two men running east on East Boston Avenue afterward.
State tells D&L Energy ‘not yet’ to reopening North Star-1 well
State tells D&L Energy ‘not yet’ to reopening North Star-1 well COLUMBUS The state has rejected
US Sen. Sherrod Brown airs 1st TV ad in Ohio political fight
US Sen. Sherrod Brown airs 1st TV ad in Ohio political fight
Judge grants bond reduction to man charged with sex crimes
Judge grants bond reduction to man charged with sex crimes
Police arrest man as suspect in bank robbery, West Side store robbery
Police arrest man as suspect in bank robbery, West Side store robbery
Incubator sets Tuesday workshop on research funding
Incubator sets Tuesday workshop on research funding youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator
Police say robbery suspects remain in SW Ohio bank
Police say robbery suspects remain in SW Ohio bank
Obama re-election tour stops in Lordstown
Obama re-election tour stops in Lordstown LORDSTOWN A group of local autoworkers thanked Barack
Jammin' for Justice against child abuse is Saturday
The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County sponsors Jammin’ for Justice, an event against child abuse, this weekend. The event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Cascade Park on East Washington Street.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet May 8 at the
YMTA will present Spring Honors Recital
YMTA will present Spring Honors Recital YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers Association will
Arbor Day is time to note good things come in trees
YOUNGSTOWN The American Elm Tree Committee of the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown wants area
CureSearch Walk for cancer Saturday in Austintown
CureSearch Walk is planned for Saturday in Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.
Boardman cops arrest Youngstown man wanted in Columbiana County
Police arrested a 33-year-old Youngstown man who had three active warrants out of the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff's son violates sentencing again
Thomas Altiere Jr. is in Trumbull County jail awaiting a May 8 hearing before a visiting judge for a second reported violation of the terms of his sentencing for using deception to obtain a dangerous drug last year.
Hubbard man pleads guilty to drug charges
A Hubbard, Ohio, resident has pleaded guilty in federal court here to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and methadone and could be fined up to $1 million or sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, or both.
Little: T-Rich can help a lot
As NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was announcing Trent Richardson as the newest Cleveland Brown, wide receiver Greg Little briefly glanced up at the TV screen at O’Donold’s Irish Pub, then glanced back down at his phone.
Mayor mulls selling Covelli Centre
Because the Covelli Centre has never made enough money to cover the debt owed by the city to build it, Mayor Charles Sammarone said he’s considering selling the facility.
Youngstown cops track leads in murder on N. Side
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and Jeanne Starmack news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police have not made
Indians fall to Royals at Progressive; home woes continue
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians have been dominant on the road this season.
Kokrak in the hunt in Big Easy
Jason Kokrak rebounded from a poor start and played his final 14 holes in 3-under par, finishing 2-under 70 in the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Youngstown students release book on seniors
J.K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins have nothing on Lequanna Jones, Antione Whitfield and their classmates in the Youngstown Super STARS Afterschool program.
Students’ video portrays consequences of distracted driving
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS A lecture about impaired or distracted driving
BCS settled on four teams for playoff
Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. College football is on the verge of finally having a playoff,
Hubbard library reaches out to dogs
The first time Nancy Grapevine and Mary Anne Russo hosted “Storytime for Dogs,” they forgot their audience and used a tennis ball as a prop.
Browns remake offensive backfield
Browns remake offensive backfield Associated Press BEREA Fixing the running game wasn’t enough
Event honors Trumbull CSB clients, workers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN High school student Diane Moody and college student
Youngstown OKs severance pay for fired prosecutors
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control agreed to give
Family of Gerald Klusch offers reward for information about his killing
Special to The Vindicator Lisbon The family of Gerald George Klusch has announced a reward of
Fish sale nets success
John Scherer of Fender’s Fish & Llama Farm, of Baltic, Ohio, gets fish from a truck-mounted tank during a Thursday fish sale at the Canfield Fairgrounds. The event was sponsored by the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District.
BO sport briefs
Brownlee scholarship applications available Applications for the George Brownlee Scholarship will
Mahoning officials give grant for rib burn-off at park
By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have made a
“Grimm” (8 p.m., NBC): The weirdness continues as Nick’s (David Giuntoli)
“Grimm” (8 p.m., NBC): The weirdness continues as Nick’s (David Giuntoli) investigation into the
Poetic License
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The image of Edgar Allan Poe passed down to us is that of a
Trumbull education official resigns
Staff report WARREN Dr. James LaPolla has resigned as a member of the Trumbull County
Police misconduct a problem 20 years after King verdict
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune Twenty years have passed since the verdict in the Rodney King
Boardman residents address problems
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN After a string of burglaries hit Clifton, Maple
Benefit walk for cancer planned in Austintown
Benefit walk for cancer planned in Austintown austintown CureSearch Walk is planned Saturday in
126,000 tree seedlings planted in Columbiana County park
Staff report lisbon More than 126,000 native hardwood-tree seedlings have been planted in 185
newsmakers
newsmakers Ex-tour saxophonist for Killers found dead LAS VEGAS A saxophone player who toured
Just what doctor ordered: Merger of city, county health departments
Opinion: Just what doctor ordered: Merger of city, county health departments Iam writing in support of the
Two heads better?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The corporate propensity for rationalizing the irrational in the
Why are oil prices falling?
Opinion: Last week I paid 10-cents-a-gallon less for gasoline than I did the week before, at the same service
Accusations fly in 6th race
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson and Charlie Wilson, his Democratic challenger in the November general
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 27, the 118th day of 2012. There are 248 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Engagement’ goes on and on
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “The Five-Year Engagement” plays like a five-episode,
Kids day planned
Kids day planned Boardman From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, the Davis YMCA, 45 McClurg Road, will
Liberty school items located
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Educational equipment that Liberty’s
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St. (corner of Oak and Fruit streets),
‘’70s Show’ actor tries film and theater
Associated Press NEW YORK Topher Grace enjoys the non-linear route his career has taken since
National recession takes toll
Opinion: The Syracuse Post-Standard: Is welfare reform showing its age? After new rules were adopted in
Damaged resin plant will be down till at least Oct.
Associated Press DETROIT The owner of a German factory that makes a key resin used in auto parts
Health-insurance rebates to total $1.3B, report says
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 3 million health-insurance policyholders and thousands of
Liberian’s war-crimes conviction sends message
Associated Press LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands Former Liberian President Charles Taylor became the
Huntington Bank opens 8 new Giant Eagle branches
Staff report Huntington Bank has opened eight new branches inside Mahoning Valley Giant Eagle
Police probe 2 armed robberies at same gas station
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two separate armed robberies of customers at
All charges stand in WikiLeaks case
All charges stand in WikiLeaks case FORT MEADE, Md. A military judge refused Thursday to
Campbell unions can reopen talks
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell’s three unions have the right to
Lawmakers consider moratorium on caf s
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State lawmakers are considering a yearlong moratorium
Talks regarding election law continue
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers and opponents of a new election law are still trying
Pa. drilling: Few health complaints
Pa. drilling: Few health complaints PITTSBURGH The Pennsylvania Department of Health says it’s
Suspect faces additional sex-crime charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man already jailed on charges related to child pornography is facing
oddly enough
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Ex-aide: Cash went into my dream home
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. John Edwards’ ex-aide acknowledged Thursday that much of
Parents upset over ouster of lesbian Boy Scout leader
Associated Press The first-graders in Ohio Pack 109’s Tiger Scouts didn’t know or care their den
US home-sales increase, earnings send stocks higher
Associated Press NEW YORK On a day that brought both good and bad news about the economy,
Secret Service investigates El Salvador trip
Associated Press WASHINGTON Expanding the prostitution investigation, the Secret Service
Selected local stocks
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birthdays
birthdays Actor Jack Klugman is 90. Actress Anouk Aimee is 80. Announcer Casey Kasem is 80.
Patriot hearing will continue next month
Patriot Water Treatment will fight a little longer for its survival after not being able to conclude its case this week in front of the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission in Columbus.
Church’s Easter event about more than eggs
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During its fourth Easter Egg Hunt, the officials at Boardman
Woodside students hit the red carpet
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Woodside PTA rolled out the red carpet for its students
Career center Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For about a month, the students in Melissa Hackett’s Interactive
‘Green Idol’ singers go for the gold at Boardman Park
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Talented and earth-friendly youth throughout Mahoning County
‘Green Idol’ singers go for the gold
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Talented and earth-friendly youth throughout Mahoning County
Top teams prove their mettle in Week 2
Teams battled colder weather in Week 2 of the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association, but still
COSI teaches Lloyd the wild side of science
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com COSI on Wheels visited Lloyd Elementary April 17 in search of the
Boardman students among those competing in Italian contest
More than 200 high school and elementary students studying Italian participated in the 36th annual
Youth group benefits from trash-treasure sale
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Presbyterian Church youth group confirmed that
Steelers excited to get DeCastro
The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t expect David DeCastro to be available with the 24th overall pick in the NFL draft, to the point where they’d practically written off the burly All-American guard from Stanford.
Rose-less Bulls overwhelm Cavaliers
Despite playing a major portion of the season without the reigning MVP, the Chicago Bulls still escaped the regular season unscathed.
Top teams prove their mettle in Week 2
Teams battled colder weather in Week 2 of the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association, but still
Canfield marching band visits Disney World
The Canfield Cardinal Pride Marching Band recently returned from a six-day trip to perform at Disney
N. Korea’s new missiles are fakes, Western analysts say
Analysts who have studied photos of a half-dozen ominous new North Korean missiles showcased recently at a lavish military parade say they were fakes, and not very convincing ones, casting further doubt on the country’s claims of military prowess.
Hilltop students enjoy fun in the sun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Taking full advantage of the early springtime weather,
Library guests go fly a kite
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com To celebrate National Kite Month, local children were invited to
‘New information’ delays trial of suspect in killing of 80-year-old at St. Dominic’s
Prosecutors and defense attorneys are not saying much about new evidence discovered in the case against a Youngstown man accused of killing an elderly woman leaving a South Side church two years ago.
‘Green Idol’ singers go for the gold
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Talented and earth-friendly youth throughout Mahoning County
Career center Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For about a month, the students in Melissa Hackett’s Interactive
North students celebrate Earth Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com North Elementary students celebrated Earth Day on April 20 with
Holy Family teacher earns Golden Apple Award
By NICOLE PADEN neighbors@vindy.com Poland’s Maureen Kelty will receive the Golden Apple Award
Top teams prove their mettle in Week 2
Teams battled colder weather in Week 2 of the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association, but still
Poland United Methodist egg hunt serves community
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Poland United Methodist Church’s annual egg hunt entertained and
Green Team marks Earth Day at Dobbins
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Green Team’s Peg Flynn made a stop at Dobbins Elementary on
‘Green Idol’ singers go for the gold
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Talented and earth-friendly youth throughout Mahoning County
Canfield sport briefs
Canfield hosts boys basketball youth camp The Canfield boys basketball program will host its
Pharmacy opens Canfield location on Village Green
Pharmacy opens Canfield location on Village Green Pharmacy Care, a full-service pharmacy, has
Boardman briefs
Chinese auction set The members of the Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association
Austintown sport briefs
“Boom Boom” Mancini biography planned A biography on Youngstown’s Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini called
Canfield Police Blotter
March 7 Drug abuse: A 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested for drug abuse of marijuana at
Survey says polls need some explanation
In a recent poll, 100 percent of Neighbors staff members said they have never tasted a McDonald’s
Baskin-Robbins offers 31-cent ice cream
Baskin-Robbins offers 31-cent ice cream Baskin-Robbins ice cream stores throughout the Valley will
Austintown briefs
Block watch hosts garage sale The Austintown Wickliffe Block Watch is accepting clean and usable
Austintown Bounce hosts Hey Kid! concert May 5
Austintown Bounce and Hey Kid! will team up May 5 to treat Valley children to a full day of music,
Poland sport briefs
Poland seeks volleyball coaches Poland Seminary High School has coaching openings for girls junior
Stadium Drive rooting for test takers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Music teachers Dean Wilson and Ali Pabrinkas entertained and
POLICE CALLS FOR BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Top teams prove their mettle in Week 2
Teams battled colder weather in Week 2 of the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association, but still
Cincinnati selects CB and OG in first round
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Bengals took Dre Kirkpatrick from Alabama with the 17th overall
Federal prison sentences serve as warning to would-be crooks
Editorial: Just as law enforcement officials will tell you that drugs are at the heart of Youngstown’s crime
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Evil Dead, the Musical,” 8 p.m.: Mahoning Valley premiere of this
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Educational Service governing board, special work session, 8:30
War against radical Islamists is not over
Opinion: “The war on terror is over,” or so claims an unnamed senior State Department official, as reported
Officials tout training for oil-and-gas careers
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown As the oil-and-gas industry progresses in
Thursday, April 26 (111 stories)
Storytime for Dogs involves all family members
The first time Nancy Grapevine and Mary Anne Russo hosted “Storytime for Dogs,” they forgot their audience and used a tennis ball as a prop.
Vision Airlines offers Myrtle Beach, S.C., flights from Columbus
Vision Airlines offers Myrtle Beach, S.C., flights from Columbus
Youngstown man faces more sex charges involving minors
Youngstown man faces more sex charges involving minors
Hubbard man pleads guilty to federal charges in Pa.
Hubbard man pleads guilty to federal charges in Pa.
Youngstown police investigating two robberies at same gas station
Youngstown police investigating two robberies at same gas station
Huntington Bank opens branches in 8 Mahoning Valley Giant Eagle stores
Huntington Bank opens branches in 8 Mahoning Valley Giant Eagle stores
UW of Mercer Co. has Friday summit on early childhood investment
UW of Mercer Co. has summit on early childhood investment
Police still seeking shooters in Youngstown's latest homicide
Police still seeking shooters in Youngstown's latest homicide
Official: Secret Service probing another trip
Official: Secret Service probing another trip WASHINGTON (AP) — A Secret Service official says the
Cops probe handling of NY boy’s abuse calls
Cops probe handling of NY boy’s abuse calls BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A 10-year-old boy in upstate New
Sammarone: City should consider selling Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Charles Sammarone said the city should take a look at selling the Covelli Centre.
Mahoning commissioners chip in funds for 3-day rib burn-off in Mill Creek Park
Mahoning commissioners chip in funds for 3-day rib burn-off in Mill Creek Park
Deer makes bloody trail through Farrell, Pa., school
Deer makes bloody trail through Farrell, Pa., school FARRELL, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Game
Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise
Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise ATLANTA (AP) — The American Cancer Society is
Idaho man accused of using gun to force ‘moonwalk’s
Idaho man accused of using gun to force ‘moonwalk’s SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man has been
Stocks open mixed after unemployment claims rise
Stocks open mixed after unemployment claims rise NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks struggled for
LOUIE TODAY: Civil rights attorney Avery Friedman
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will talk with Atty Avery Friedman on civil rights law. He has been recognized in Time, The New York Times and USA Today as a nationally distinguished civil rights lawyer and law professor.
Police: Progress made in latest murder investigation
Police: Progress made in latest murder investigation YOUNGSTOWN Police have not made any arrest
Accused NY madam’s family seeks donations for bail
Accused NY madam’s family seeks donations for bail NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a woman accused
APNewsBreak: Florida troopers erred before fatal crash
APNewsBreak: Florida troopers erred before fatal crash TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida Highway
Couple ordered to trial in son’s death
Couple ordered to trial in son’s death PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge ordered a Philadelphia couple
Police: Boy, 15, kept in van for sexual trysts
Police: Boy, 15, kept in van for sexual trysts HOME, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man and woman from
Beatitude House will host wine taste, auction
Beatitude House will host wine taste, auction BOARDMAN The public is invited to the 13th annual
Penn National ponies up $4.6M for Valley site
Penn National Gaming Inc. has paid more than $4.6 million for the Austintown Township property where it plans to build a thoroughbred racetrack.
Seniors express need for SCOPE
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN About 100 senior citizens filled the Trumbull County
Phantoms notes: More from the Covelli Centre
Special teams: The Phantoms skated off two penalties in the first period. Green Bay was not penalized. In the two games at the Covelli Centre, Green Bay went 0-for-8 with the man-advantage while the Phantoms were 1-for-6.
Poland defeats Howland after tribute to upperclassman
The most successful senior class in Poland High School softball history celebrated its Senior Night on Wednesday with a resounding, run-shortened 17-2 victory over All-American Conference visitor Howland.
City gets court’s OK to demolish Idora home
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man has until Friday afternoon to
Rayen stadium project closer to goal
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The Rayen Stadium Renovation Project is
OH WOW! children's center installs new exhibit
Tim Thomas wanted to find a place where his grandson, Daniel Zlenka, 4, could be creative and burn some energy.
Police continue looking for youths involved in Taft Elementary fight on YouTube
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police say they have not stopped looking
Steelers GM: We want players
Pittsburgh won’t draft for for need Associated Press Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers general
Book by Chaney students unveiled
Chaney sixth-graders waited excitedly to see the published version of a book they helped create.
Brazen slaying occurs in North Side driveway
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Five people were sitting on the porch of a
St. Dom's breaks ground for $1.3M parish center
Among those attending Wednesday's ground-breaking ceremony for St. Dominic Church’s $1.3 million parish center were, from left, Mayor Chuck Sammarone, Monsignor Robert Siffrin, Bishop George V. Murry and the Rev. Greg Maturi, pastor of St. Dom's.
Dawood expands
Dawood Engineering Inc. has expanded into the Ohio region with the opening of an office in Canton. The company’s work with natural-gas and shale development led to the opportunities in the state.
'Evil Dead'
One of the most- anticipated events of the local- theater season is “Evil Dead, the Musical,” which opens Friday at the Oakland Center for the Arts.
Rocker's kids keep songs alive
When it comes to The Nelsons, there’s no other family like it in show business.
The Strange Familiar is coming into focus
Feeling like a vampire himself these days, The Strange Familiar drummer and Boardman native Nick Sainato was excited to watch his band’s song “Redemption” featured recently during an episode of the hit CW show “The Vampire Diaries.”
Bernanke: Fed could act again to stimulate economy
Content for now with the current course, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke left open the possibility Wednesday that the Fed will take further action to stimulate the economy and reduce unemployment — but not at the cost of high inflation.
Struggling orchestra shortens season, takes show on the road
The most obvious thing about the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-13 season — which was released
City law director: Legal shake-up adds flexibility
A realignment of the city’s law department and prosecutor’s office will provide greater flexibility with attorneys able to handle both criminal and civil cases, Law Director Anthony Farris said.
2001 fiscal emergency in Girard coming to end
Girard fell into fiscal emergency in 2001 By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard
HEALTH DIGEST || Photo project
Photo project Columbus To celebrate Older Americans Month in May, the Ohio Department of Aging
Luncheon honors crime victims
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Victims of crime need and deserve support, says
Murder trial postponed until September
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The murder trial for two men charged has
newsmakers
newsmakers Beyonc named most-beautiful woman NEW YORK People magazine has named Beyonc as
Cayenne pills calmed heartburn
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I have had success with a remedy I read
Fireball remnants likely in California
Fireball remnants likely in California reno, nev. Tiny meteorites found in the Sierra foothills
Mad cow isn’t high on the worry list of food-supply risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food
Understanding AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Understanding AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS COMMON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES FOR WOMEN Lupus: The immune
Police investigate robbery of gift card
Police investigate robbery of gift card BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a robbery in
Police search for man who robbed bank
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police were still looking for the man who robbed a West Side bank
Immigration Supreme Court hints OK on tough Ariz. law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bucking the Obama administration, Supreme Court justices seemed to
Earplugs solved snoring problem
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I snore a lot at night. My wife is always
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield Township trustees, special meeting, 8:30 a.m., township building, to
Renaissance banquet planned in Warren
Renaissance banquet planned in Warren WARREN The Effective Schools/ Renaissance Committee of
Dietitians help with weight-loss battle
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There is no quick fix. Losing weight and
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Invite mix-up leads Swede to glam dinner STOCKHOLM Sweden’s environment minister
Caf 422 owner: 2nd caf to open in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The owner of Caf 422 confirmed Wednesday that
Mine owner sued for more than $1 million
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The administratrix of the estate of a drill operator killed in an
Cops continue to probe murder
Staff report WARREN It’s been three weeks since a newspaper carrier found the body of Valerie L.
Owner removes siding deemed in violation
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown building finally took
Acta unhappy after Indians bumble, stumble vs. Royals
By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The Royals ended their 12-game losing streak
NEw this week
NEw this week The Five-Year Engagement (R) An engaged couple find themselves continually
Trumbull commissioners back court consolidation
Staff report WARREN After two public hearings, the Trumbull County commissioners have given
WR Blackmon is possibility for Browns in first round tonight
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND One year after passing on receiver Julio
BCS officials still undecided on final plan but hope to make progress today
Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. When Bowl Championship Series officials leave the hotel in
Suicide prevention workshop planned
Suicide prevention workshop planned YOUNGSTOWN A workshop on the “Signs of Suicide,” focusing on
ADULT WEIGHT FACTS
ADULT WEIGHT FACTS There are 400,000 obesity related deaths annually in the United States.
Trumbull official seeks balance
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith says he’s trying to
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and
Gingrich to end his bid for presidency, help Romney
Los Angeles Times Newt Gingrich will suspend his campaign next week and plans to help presumptive
Senate votes to slow post-office closings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate offered a lifeline to the nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal
Vote on election overhaul repeal delayed
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has delayed a vote on a contentious measure Wednesday
Ohio House approves bill on tourism advisory board
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has approved a bill that would establish a state
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ice n’ Spice, 7 p.m.
“The closer” (9 p.m., tnt): In the winter finale of “The Closer,” the
“The closer” (9 p.m., tnt): In the winter finale of “The Closer,” the federal lawsuit against Brenda
Lords of the Highway take road trip to grave
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Talk about a following. These days, Lords of the Highway
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Princess and the Pea,” “Three by Three” and “Little Shop of Horrors,” Kent
Bullies in Congress must stop beating up on Safe Schools bill
Editorial: Bullying and cyberbullying in U.S. schools pack a mean punch on America’s youth. Consider these
US struggles to get off wrong track
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday In a Reuters/Ipsos poll released this month, 60 percent of Americans
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Ralphie May, Bonamassa coming to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Veteran comedian Ralphie May will come to Powers Auditorium for a 7:30
Don’t ban mixed martial arts
Opinion: The (Schenectady) Daily Gazette: Every year for the last three, the state Senate has passed a bill
New Castle Playhouse to stage ‘Grease’
Staff report new castle, pa. New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long Ave., will present “Grease” at
Afghanistan’s past ignored
Opinion: By Abdol Wahed Faramarz The Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL In a highly
Season of sadness
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals For most of us, the
Bills come due for Illinois
Opinion: WASHINGTON After trying to tax Illinois to governmental solvency and economic dynamism, Pat Quinn,
Real-estate market sees positive signs in area
Staff report youngstown The real-estate market appears to be moving forward in Mahoning County
Farmers National earnings increase
Staff report Canfield Farmers National Banc Corp. net income increased 49 percent in the first
Wednesday, April 25 (98 stories)
PHANTOMS / Green Bay wins 4-1, takes series
PHANTOMS / Green Bay wins 4-1, takes series The Green Bay Gamblers scored four times in the third
PHANTOMS / Green Bay leads 2-1
PHANTOMS / Green Bay leads 2-1 With 7:37 remaining, Green Bay took a 2-1 lead on Sam Herr’s goal
PHANTOMS LIVE / Green Bay ties game
PHANTOMS LIVE / Green Bay ties game With 11:26 remaining in regulation, Green Bay’s Nolan LaPorte
PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown has lead after two
PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown has lead after two With 3:42 remaining in the second period, Phantoms
PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms maintain lead
PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms maintain lead Despite being outshot 26-11 halfway through the game, the
PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown leads 1-0 after one
PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown leads 1-0 after one The Youngstown Phantoms took a 1-0 lead into the
PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown scores first
PHANTOMS LIVE / Youngstown scores first Ninety-five seconds into Game 4, Phantoms captain Mike
$1M wrongful-death lawsuit filed against East Fairfield Coal Co.
$1M wrongful-death lawsuit filed against East Fairfield Coal Co.
Youngstown cops probing North Side homicide this evening
Youngstown police are on the scene and investigating a homicide on the city’s North Side.
N.J. dad wires autistic son to catch abusive teachers
When developmentally disabled children have a hard time communicating, it can leave their parents struggling to know how they’re being treated at school.
Police arrest 4 more juveniles in big fight in Youngstown and put on YouTube
Police arrest 4 more juveniles in big fight in Youngstown and put on YouTube
Ohio dad accused of caging his daughter pleads guilty
Ohio dad accused of caging his daughter pleads guilty
State removes Girard from fiscal emergency
State removes Girard from fiscal emergency Girard The state auditor today approved the removal
Lisbon school board finance committee meets Thursday
Lisbon school board finance committee meets Thursday
Do you know this man? Police seek PNC bank robber
Police seek the identity of the man who robbed the PNC Bank on the city's West Side earlier today.
Murder trial for two postponed to September
Murder trial for two postponed to September YOUNGSTOWN The murder trial for two men charged in a
LaPolla leaves Trumbull County school board
LaPolla leaves Trumbull County school board WARREN Dr. James LaPolla has resigned as a member of
Evidence being submitted in Warren Township homicide
Evidence being submitted in Warren Township homicide WARREN It’s been three weeks since a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
There’s murder afoot at Myrddin Winery
There’s murder afoot at Myrddin Winery LAKE MILTON Myrddin Winery, 3020 Scenic Drive, invites
United BOE meets tonight
United school board will meet in special session at 6:30 p.m. today in the elementary library.
Warren cop kills dog attacking woman's pet
A Warren police officer shot and killed a pit bull dog that attacked a chained dog in its back yard at 708 Delaware Ave. SW at 9:10 a.m. Sunday.
Public records suit against Brookfield settled
A Hubbard woman’s public-records lawsuit against Brookfield Township has been resolved with an out-of-court settlement.
$1,000 reward offered for information in robbery of North Side store owner
A reward is offered to find the men who beat and robbed a North Side convenience store owner this week.
Green Bay takes 2-1 advantage in series
The rarest of hat tricks combined with a disputed goal have pushed the Youngstown Phantoms to the brink of elimination.
Kokrak looking to put it together
The forecast for the New Orleans area is in the mid-80s this week, when the Zurich Classic is held at TPC Louisiana.
YEA chief to teachers: Expect layoffs
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The president of the city teachers’ union
Mooney connection continues at NU
He always wanted to play football for Cardinal Mooney. That dream came true for Courtney Love.
Newton Falls program to provide drug info to parents, youth
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Teri Boggs of Newton Falls says she wishes she had
Warhol, Anderson advance to nationals
Staff report BOARDMAN Poland’s Anna Warhol and East Palestine’s Faith Anderson recently
Seniors stay informed at seminar on scams
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard A telephone rings, and when the elderly
Bluebells carpet Poland, Mill Creek parks
Every spring, a lush, blue layer of flowers carpets the forest floor at Poland Municipal Forest and at two locations in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown.
Trumbull to seek grants for demolition
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Warren Trumbull County Treasurer Sam Lamancusa will
Trumbull officials to OK driller's road-use pact
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to
Romney wins Pa., 4 other primaries
Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to “hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight.”
Young leaders discuss Mahoning Valley’s assets
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jobs are needed in the Mahoning Valley to
Turtles a key to hurdles
Dr. Michael Butcher, left, assistant professor of biological studies at YSU, is helping Brett Aiello of Poland, a YSU graduate student studying biological sciences, work on a project on how the movements of turtles possibly can improve the future of human prosthetics.
2 permits issued for Trumbull, Columbiana county wells
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two new well permits have been issued by the Ohio Department of Natural
METRO DIGEST || Woman killed in crash
Woman killed in crash NORTH JACKSON Danielle A. Dota, 36, of Mineral Ridge, was killed in a two-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua D. McNeely, 29, of Vermilion, Ohio, and Deanna
U.S. Justice Department refuses to reopen Kent State case
KENT STATE SHOOTINGS Associated Press CLEVELAND The U.S. Justice Department, citing
METRO DIGEST || Arson ruled in fire at former dealership
YOUNGSTOWN Fire officials have ruled arson as the cause
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch board of education, work session at 6 p.m. followed by regular
McGehee’s 2-out single helps Pirates rally in 8th
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Frustrated by six innings of 78 mph fastballs, Andrew McCutchen and
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Mad-cow case found in Calif.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The first new case of mad- cow disease in the U.S. since 2006 has
Surplus food/ free lunch
Surplus food/ free lunch E.B. Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, lunch and food
Animal bill gets more exemptions
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A state Senate committee added more exemptions to
Diocese OKs offer for St. Pius X
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com warren Summit Academy, a charter school, is in the
Special election is set
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS Village residents will be asked at the Aug. 7
Slow start, fast finish for Girard baseball
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com NILES Turnabout was fair play Tuesday in the matchup between
Ex-aide: Edwards doubted he’d fathered mistress’s baby
Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C. John Edwards’ first reaction when he learned his mistress may
Bavaria to support student edition of Hitler book
Associated Press BERLIN The German state of Bavaria said Tuesday that it is preparing for the
Dems reserve TV time for campaign
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In an effort to regain control of the U.S.
House to move ahead on repeal
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republicans in the Ohio House plan to move ahead on a
Y-Neptunes fare well at Zones
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Alex Downie placed second in the senior men’s 50-yard backstroke with a
Indians top slumping Royals
Associated Press CLEVELAND Derek Lowe allowed one run over six innings and the Cleveland Indians
Former deputy files $25K suit against man
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A former deputy sheriff has civilly sued the man accused of trying to
OSU’s Meyer adds to impressive class
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS In just the month of April, coach Urban Meyer and
100 GM temps to become full time
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com lordstown General Motors has come to an agreement with
Chicken dishes? Change ’em up
Family Features Chicken is one of America’s favorite foods, so much so that every American ate
Connect the health-care dots
Opinion: Connect the health-care dots The special Sunday articles on the shale boom/doom offered insight by
3 more Secret Service agents ousted in scandal
3 more Secret Service agents ousted in scandal WASHINGTON Three more Secret Service employees
Spring into some inspired flavor
Family Features Do your spring recipes need a little inspiration? To liven up seasonal gatherings,
Hudson leaves court to avoid grisly photos
Associated Press CHICAGO Jennifer Hudson shut her eyes tight Tuesday, holding still on a
Are regulations job killers?
Opinion: WASHINGTON It is a seemingly immutable law of modern Republican rhetoric that the word
Colson’s rebirth was real thing
Opinion: After Richard Nixon lost the 1960 presidential election to John F. Kennedy and the California
Americans remain confident in economy
Americans remain confident in economy NEW YORK Americans’ confidence in the economy held steady
More jobs, smaller labor force lead to drop in jobless rate
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A sizable drop in the unemployment rate in
2 SBA programs aim to promote area growth
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The return of one business program and the
North Korea’s people suffer
Opinion: North Korea’s people suffer Los Angeles Times: North Korea is threatening “retaliatory measures”
OPEC still strong
Opinion: By Rafael Corredoira Baltimore Sun The argument for increasing oil production in the United
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Ted Nugent pleads guilty in hunting case ANCHORAGE, Alaska Rocker and gun-rights
‘Baby boards’ prep is big business
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly McClatchy Newspapers The big news out of New York City is that the admissions
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Christyne Crookston and Scott Wilson, Atwater, girl, April 23.
YSO unveils 2012-13 season
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 2012-13 season will include six
Concert will feature music of alumnus
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The final concert of the year for Youngstown State University bands will
Up next
Up next Ross and his wife will be heading out soon for his next food:30 review. They have heard
Another glimpse into Ohio’s lax oversight of charter schools
Editorial: The Liberty Board of Education’s experience with two “conversion schools,” essentially charter
Hamburger history
Hamburger history Bob’s Big Boy, in Burbank, Calif., was designated a state historical landmark in
Actress Kerry Washington is center of new drama SCANDAL-OUS ROLE
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Nothing is simple in the nation’s capital.
“Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23” (9:31 P.M., ABC): Now, we’ve got
“Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23” (9:31 P.M., ABC): Now, we’ve got two actors playing themselves
The top 5 songs at the iTunes store:
The top 5 songs at the iTunes store: v “Somebody That I Used to Know” (feat. Kimbra): Gotye v
Foods to come
Foods to come Summer is around the corner, which means outdoor eating. What food will make your
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.14 .35 Avalon
‘Beautiful Bulldog’ contest winner gives good face
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Tyson, a beloved English bulldog, doesn’t bite ears like his
Beer can make an event incredible
As part of my work in the beverage world, I have attended hundreds of beer and wine tastes over the last decade. There is no doubt in my mind that Saturday’s Big Tap In at the Covelli Centre stands above the crowd as an incredible event for those who love craft and micro beer.
Tuesday, April 24 (90 stories)
Boil alert for Vienna
A boil alert has been issued in Vienna Township after crews working on a sewer project at the intersection of Smith-Stewart Road and state Route 193 hit gas and water lines this afternoon.
Mineral Ridge woman killed in crash today
Danielle A. Dota, 36, of Mineral Ridge, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday at the intersection of Bailey and Gladstone roads in Jackson Township.
Romney wins 5 more primaries, launches campaign against Obama
Mitt Romney laid claim to the fiercely contested Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night with a fistful of primary triumphs, then urged all who struggle in a shaky U.S. economy to "hold on a little longer, a better America begins tonight."
Phantoms fall, 6-3
Phantoms fall, 6-3 YOUNGSTOWN Green Bay’s Alex Broadhurst scored the rarest of hat tricks —
PHANTOMS LIVE / Belonger scores
PHANTOMS LIVE / Belonger scores The third period had two bright spots for the Phantoms. Green
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers lead 5-1 after two
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers lead 5-1 after two Seventy seconds before the end of the second period,
PHANTOMS LIVE /Gamblers lead grows to 4-1
PHANTOMS LIVE /Gamblers lead grows to 4-1 Five minutes into the third period, the Gamblers went
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers ahead 2-1 after one
PHANTOMS LIVE / Gamblers ahead 2-1 after one Late in the first period, the Phantoms’ Todd
PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms trail 1-0
PHANTOMS LIVE / Phantoms trail 1-0 Halfway through the first period, the fourth-seeded Youngstown
Ohio GOP House members plan to repeal election-law changes
Ohio GOP House members plan to repeal election-law changes
ODNR issues two new permits for fracking wells in Trumbull, Columbiana counties
ODNR issues two new permits for fracking wells
St. Pius church in Warren being bought by Summit Academy
St. Pius church in Warren being bought by Summit Academy warren Summit Academy, a charter
Cincy police chief wants more youth programs to cut crime
Cincy police chief wants more youth programs to cut crime
GM and UAW agree to 100 full-time Lordstown workers
GM and UAW agree to 100 full-time Lordstown workers lordstown General Motors has come to an
Mixed news for Valley unemployment rate
Mixed news for Valley unemployment rate youngstown A sizable drop in the unemployment rate
Youths start fire near Warren house
Youths start fire near Warren house WARREN Police apprehended three juvenile males after
Warren police officer shoots pit bull dog
Warren police officer shoots pit bull dog WARREN A Warren police officer shot and killed a pit
American Girl show tickets still available
American Girl show tickets still available YOUNGSTOWN A limited number of tickets still are
Northern Strut team members twirl up some superior scores
WESTERVILLE, OHIO Northern Strut Twirling Team members from around the Valley earned high marks at
REUNIONS
Cardinal Mooney High School Class of 1962 will begin its celebration of its 50th reunion with a
Clemens judge grows impatient
Associated Press WASHINGTON The complexity of the Roger Clemens perjury retrial showed itself in
Lowellville’s Matisi looks ahead to 2012-13
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN When you’ve had the best four-year run in the history
Penguins began postseason thinking of winning the Cup
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins never stopped believing they could beat the
Phantoms fever spreads
Youngstown returns home for two games against top-seeded Green Bay By TOM WILLIAMS
Speights, Gasol lead Grizzlies over Cavs
By Tom Reed Cleveland Plain Dealer Memphis, Tenn. Lots of Cavaliers fans wanted to see Kyrie
Street sweeper hurt in accident
Staff report SOUTHINGTON A street sweeper working on U.S. Route 422 suffered a minor injury
Board OKs fees for pay to participate
The fees will begin in the 2012-13 school year By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Poland
Trumbull County Official: I’ll try to help SCOPE centers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN While there is no guarantee it will be successful,
Campbell police arrest 3 in burglary case
Staff report Campbell Police arrested three people involved in an early Monday burglary, one of
Judge issues sentences in Trumbull County
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Joseph A. Queen, 24, of Warren and Bristolville, has been
By CHRIS TALBOTT
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. With Carrie Underwood, Miranda
Cusack defends Poe portrayal
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. John Cusack has heard the sniping.
No nor’easter for Mahoning Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kids hoping for a day off from school
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason M. Pridon, 29, of 98 Neff Drive, Canfield, and
Man killed in Niles was homeowner’s family member
Staff report NILES Daryl Boggs, the 49-year-old Niles man killed by police April 16 during an
CMT MUSIC AWARDS Nominees revealed
Live music on the television this week includes: v “Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS): The War
Manigault killer to serve at least 21 years
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The mother of Jack Manigault said she
Vigil for victims
Vigil for victims WARREN The Trumbull County chapter of Parents of Murdered Children will have
Warren official appeals decision on suspension
Staff report WARREN Chris Taneyhill, Warren building official, has appealed the decision of
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, April 24, the 115th day of 2012. There are 251 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Warren No order granted over massage parlors
Staff report WARREN A judge has refused to grant a preliminary injunction requested by nine
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan plays Liz in Lifetime film NEW YORK Lindsay Lohan will portray Elizabeth
Romney backers tied to mysterious $400K donation
Associated Press WASHINGTON A mysterious firm that gave $400,000 to help elect Republican
Study shows disparity in costs
Associated Press CHICAGO What do hospitals charge to remove an appendix? The startling answer is
Planned Parenthood misconceptions
Opinion: Planned Parenthood misconceptions As a current student at Kent State and a strong supporter of
On the move
Associated Press ASTON, Pa. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday embraced a
Multiple weekend robberies keep city police busy
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating multiple
Surviving exotic animals remain under quarantine until Friday
By ANN SANNER Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio The five surviving animals from an exotic-
Zimmerman back in hiding
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. George Zimmerman, who slipped out of jail on $150,000 bail in the
Northeast hit with snow, rain
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. A nor’easter packing soaking rain and springtime snow churned up
Treasurer: Boardman’s per-pupil spending includes a lot
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman School District spent $8,660.90
Howland trustees to honor former trustee
Howland trustees to honor former trustee HOWLAND Howland Township trustees will honor former
Apple’s success takes toll on other companies
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple is set to report another record quarterly profit today,
Lakers’ Metta World Peace faces discipline for elbow
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Lakers jersey says World Peace on the back. The player wearing
New collision center
New collision center austintown Greenwood Chevrolet has opened Greenwood Collision Repair Center
Browns have an eye on offense
Cleveland needs playmakers Associated Press CLEVELAND Browns general manager Tom Heckert
One laptop per child plan works
Opinion: Four years after Latin America made headlines by becoming a world leader in giving out free laptops
Monday’s NHL playoff games
Rangers 3, Senators 2 OTTAWA Brad Richards scored the go-ahead goal and Derek Stepan had a goal
Iran talks offer some hope
Opinion: The nuclear talks between Iran and the West in Istanbul have quieted the war drums — for now. That
Fiscal officers, treasurers targeted in proposed bill
Editorial: Although the Liberty School Dis- trict and the city of Campbell are not mentioned by name, Ohio
Panel OKs funds for fracking inspectors
A lawmaker panel approved $2 million in additional spending Monday for a state agency to hire more inspectors to handle Ohio’s increasing fracking activities.
Obama wrong on defense
Opinion: By James Jay Carafano Heritage Foundation The U.S. Armed Forces are in quite a battle these
KO FINALS ARE SET
Zamar Leonard earns first knockout of tourney By greg gulas sports@vindy.com Campbell Warren
City, SBA to announce two business programs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city and the U.S. Small Business Administration were to reintroduce
Military brass backs Obama
Opinion: President Obama has called a halt to the decade-long rise in defense spending that began after Sept.
Fat cat weighs in at nearly 40 pounds
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Meow can’t help but waddle. He’s one super-sized cat. The 2
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Prosecutors open with Hudson at trial
Prosecutors open with Hudson at trial CHICAGO The trial of the man accused of killing Jennifer
Strong case for bipartisanship
Opinion: The Florida Times-Union: One of the reasons Congress is at such a low popularity with the American
Poor economy worsens Social Security
Associated Press WASHINGTON High energy prices and an economy that has been slow to rebound are
birthdays
birthdays Actress Shirley MacLaine is 78. Actress-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 70. Country
Cycle of charity
Poland man honors late wife, Hospice of the Valley By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND
“I believe an entire economy was saved from sliding into a deeper recession or even a
“I believe an entire economy was saved from sliding into a deeper recession or even a depression.”
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence school board, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.,
Red Cross program has grad ceremony
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN When she realized she had the confidence and know-ledge to save her
Dems to tout auto bailout
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN In an effort to drum up support for President
Stephanopoulos’ ‘Good Morning’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK George Stephanopoulos doesn’t really get days
Monday, April 23 (72 stories)
Boardman school board gets breakdown of pupil expense, revenues
Boardman school board gets breakdown of pupil expense, revenues
Three nabbed after Campbell burglary and beating
Three nabbed after Campbell burglary and beating Campbell Police arrested three people involved
Social Security heading for insolvency even faster
Social Security heading for insolvency even faster
Major snow will be a no-show
Major snow will be a no-show YOUNGSTOWN The major snowstorm, predicted by weather forecasters,
Ohio panel approves funding to hire more fracking inspectors
Ohio panel approves funding to hire more fracking inspectors
Ring taken from Komara, then recovered with 2 suspects
A man and woman are on their way to the Mahoning County jail, accused of taking a $15,000 ring from Komara Jeweler.
Emerging Leaders Initiative reintroduced in Youngstown
Emerging Leaders Initiative comes to Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN The city and the U.S. Small
Strickland, UAW say auto bailout saved the economy
Strickland, UAW say auto bailout saved the economy WARREN Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and
Cardenas gets 21 years to life in prison for Manigault murder
Cardenas gets 21 years for Manigault murder
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, will have its 56th annual
Funfest planned at therapy center
Funfest planned at therapy center Boardman In honor of Autism Awareness Month and Occupational
YSU sends alert campuswide over attempted robbery
YSU sends alert campuswide over attempted robbery Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Suspects emerged
Valley moves into Top 5 in the US in hunger-aid drive
Valley moves into Top 5 in the US in hunger-aid drive Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After a flurry
Phantoms even playoff series at 1-1 with Sunday win over Green Bay
Phantoms even playoff series at 1-1 with Sunday win over Green Bay By Greg Bates
Heart doctors, patients reunite to show mutual appreciation
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The annual Renewal Hearts Reunion provides an
Farmers reap rewards from organic produce
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Frank and Jenna Greiner live off their land as much
Ben Curtis returns to winner’s circle
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Six years later, Ben Curtis is a PGA Tour champion again. His
Cavaliers play well but can’t overcome Spurs
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Hamlin in control when sun shines
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service KANSAS CITY, Kan. It was Denny Hamlin’s day in the sun.
YSU falls to Milwaukee on road
Staff report Milwaukee Milwaukee scored all five of its runs in the first four innings and got
Electric utilities mobilize for snowstorm forecast today
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Electric utilities are mobilizing a major
Earth Day celebrated naturally
Two walking tours Sunday showcased the natural beauty of Mill Creek Park to mark Earth Day.
YSU will honor couple for support
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Reid and Judy Schmutz, lifelong Youngstown residents and supporters of
Organization helps give people second chances
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tinisha Murray believes in second
STEM projects are showcased at YSU
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Leonardo Da Vinci may have had a penchant for writing
INNOCENCE LOST
Associated Press NEW YORK A generation of sheltered American children grew up in the shadow of
Syria hotspot enjoys lull with monitors
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Despite quakes, businesses want to drill more wells
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Looking at cuts Romney targets
Associated Press WASHINGTON Reducing government deficits Mitt Romney’s way would mean less money
dustin livesay | the vindicator
dustin livesay | the vindicator Elvin Vargas of Youngstown casts out some line from a fishing
Masterson struggles, Indians lose series finale in Oakland
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Justin Masterson was unbeatable last April. This year, the
US, Afghanistan reach deal on strategic pact
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The U.S. and Afghanistan reached a deal Sunday on a long-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Think Like a Man’ muscles in at No. 1 LOS ANGELES The date-night movies “Think
Penguins knocked out of playoffs
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Claude Giroux had his coach call him the best player in the
Pirates can’t help Bedard in loss to Cards
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Eva Johnson, 7, of Canfield, examines detail of a red buckeye tree through a magnifying glass during
Eva Johnson, 7, of Canfield, examines detail of a red buckeye tree through a magnifying glass during
High fees will drive students away
Opinion: High fees will drive students away I see YSU needs more money, so once again, we the students are
BIRTHS
BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Julie Lopez and Cory Strozier of Youngstown, girl, April 21.
Hilary Rosen not all wrong
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer Hilary Rosen, the Democratic strategist who has been
What is cruel and unusual?
Opinion: WASHINGTON In the summer of 1787, just 94 years after the Salem witch trials, as paragons of the
Afghan forces not prepared for task
Opinion: By Noorrahman Rahmani Institute for War & Peace Reporting (MCT) KABUL, Afghanistan Although
Kids’ swim lessons available at center
Kids’ swim lessons available at center Youngstown The Youngstown Jewish Community Center, 505
Turnabout is fair play
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com CANFIELD Sunday afternoon’s doubleheader with Horizon League
OSU QB Miller, WR Thomas forming a strong connection
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predicted snow totals Predicted snow totals for today in cities in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania:
Youngstown: 7 to 11 inches. Warren: 7 to 13 inches. Ravenna: 4 to 8 inches. Canton: 2 to 5
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Hollande, Sarkozy head to French vote runoff
Associated Press PARIS Francois Hollande, a mild-mannered French Socialist who wants to take
As swing-state unemployment drops, Obama’s chances rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The improving economy is swinging the pendulum in President Barack
Group: Wal-Mart must be probed
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Money and judicial politics
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College graduates face grim outlook
Associated Press WASHINGTON The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of
New Great Lakes bill should get full hearings in Columbus
Editorial: Gov. John Kasich did the right thing last summer when he vetoed a hasty and ill-conceived bill that
Black-on-black crime rising in Cincy
Associated Press CINCINNATI Homicides in Cincinnati increasingly involve a black victim and a
Construction delay carries own costs
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Transportation says delaying major highway
At far left, Ellen Speicher, Mill Creek Park’s assistant horticulture director, pauses to talk
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Pledge drive to begin Tuesday at WYSU
Pledge drive to begin Tuesday at WYSU YOUNGSTOWN WYSU 88.5 FM at Youngstown State University
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NBA ROUNDUP | Sunday’s other games
Knicks 113, Hawks 112 ATLANTA Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points as New York outlasted Atlanta.
NHL stanley cup playoffs
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Agenda Tuesday
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O’Connor, Phantoms smother Gamblers
By Greg Bates sports@vindy.com ASHWAUBENON, Wis. In a must-win game for the Youngstown
Nadal beats Djokovic in Monte Carlo final
Associated Press MONACO Rafael Nadal finally managed to beat Novak Djokovic in a final,
Foam planes are light as air
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UPDATE: Ohio Edison crews mobilize in advance of expected snowstorm
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STEM students at YSU showcase projects, including a Da Vinci
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Reid and Judy Schmutz to receive YSU’s 2012 Friends of University Award
Reid and Judy Schmutz to receive YSU’s 2012 Friends of University Award Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Mill Creek Park hikers brave cool conditions to mark Earth Day 2012
Mill Creek Park hikers brave cool conditions to mark Earth Day 2012 By PETER H. MILLIKEN
UPDATE: Expect power outages from winter storm to hit Valley on Monday
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Earthquake fears fail to slow applications for injection wells in Ohio
Earthquake fears fail to slow applications for injection wells in Ohio Associated Press
Black-on-black crime, violence increase substantially
Black-on-black crime, violence increase substantially Associated Press CINCINNATI A
Why do Youngstown, Mahoning Valley rank prominently on so many national lists?
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Police use smoke bombs, pepper spray to disperse crowd of 3,000 at Kent State
Police use smoke bombs, pepper spray to disperse crowd of 3,000 at Kent State Associated Press
Loopholes hamper enforcement of Ohio sex-offender law
Loopholes hamper enforcement of Ohio sex-offender law Associated Press DAYTON A newspaper
Winter storm watch for Valley issued; 6 to 12 inches of snow possible
Winter storm watch for Valley issued; 6 to 12 inches of snow possible The National Weather Service
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Church Fellowship Hall on Logan
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Hubbard Junior Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. at the home of Marian Simmons Bennington,
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Angels of Easter Seals schedule perennial event to cultivate caring
BOARDMAN “A Country Garden” is the theme that will symbolize the 35th Annual Spring Luncheon &
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SOCIETY DIGEST || Library branch will host tree ID program
Library branch will host tree ID program LIBERTY The Liberty Branch Library of the Warren-
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
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James, Ethel Marcum and family mark 40th wedding anniversary
HUBBARD James and Ethel Marcum of Hubbard will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their marriage
Kowals celebrate 50th anniversary with their family
AUSTINTOWN Richard and Patricia Kowal of Austintown marked the 50th anniversary of their marriage
Couple mark 50th with family party and trip to Fla.
YOUNGSTOWN William and Karen Weems of Youngstown observed their 50th wedding anniversary April 14
Family, friends celebrate 50th with Ulriches
MCDONALD Albert and Josephine Ulrich of McDonald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
Rivello-Monico wedding vows to be said July 28
Ron and Sue Rivello of Struthers are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Jamie Lynn Rivello, also of Struthers, and Daniel Adam Monico of Boardman.
Melissa Cain and Robert Dripps to marry June 16
LAKE MILTON Melissa Cain and Robert Dripps, both of Lake Milton, are announcing their engagement
Breetz-Colarich wedding to be at St. Rose Church
SOLON, OHIO Bob and Peggy Breetz of Solon, Ohio, are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Couple planning June wedding at Lake Erie winery
Denise Green of Boardman and John Green of Canfield are announcing the engagement and forthcoming
Free pond care seminar Tuesday in Warren
A free seminar about pond-treatment products and plans will be Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. store, 3800 Elm Road NE, Warren.
Valley man’s life reflects Ohio’s care of mentally ill
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown Before the Mahoning Valley knew William
Is the rise in quakes natural or man-made?
Although an earthquake study by the U.S. Geological Survey does not include Ohio, the results could have an impact on the oil and gas industry moving forward.
Gamblers clobber Phantoms for edge
Green Bay scores 4 in the first By WESTON HODKIEWICZ Green Bay Press-Gazette ASHWAUBENON ,
YSU sponsors community-building event for youth
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Building leadership and community spirit among
K.O. Drugs tourney set for third round
Staff report CAMPBELL The 25th annual K.O. Drugs high school boxing tournament will resume
Canfield institutes new school ranking system
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A new ranking system at Canfield High School will
Overcoming odds, Jabre Weatherly sets sights on trip
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jabre Weatherly is no stranger to
Home runs power YSU to blowout of Wright State
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Canfield The Youngstown State University Softball team’s
Harless pitches well but YSU falls
Staff report milwaukee The Youngstown State baseball team got a strong start from Russ Harless
Walkers raise funds for MS in Niles
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The sign on Michelle Schuller’s back said it all: “I’m
Ursuline motherhouse plans open house
Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will host an open house from 1 to 3
Food drive planned by letter carriers
Staff report youngstown Youngstown District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, through
Big Tap In at Covelli raises toast to craft beers
Bottlers Jeff Riggs, left, and Dave Hoopes pour Hoppin’ Frog’s signature Silk Porter beer onto Italian roast coffee beans to distribute Saturday at the Big Tap In at the Covelli Centre.
A lot hasn’t happened in a decade
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Phenology gardens
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON How strange has this spring been? Denise Ellsworth can tell you
Earth Day: Article of faith
Opinion: By Robert H. NELSON McClatchy-Tribune On Earth Day fast approaching, Americans might want to
Rising to the top
New Waterford dairy grows its business in order to be ... By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com
OSU’s Trebilcock qualifies for Olympic Trials
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In early March, Ohio State sophomore Garrett Trebilcock swam from
Louis-Dreyfus plays hapless ‘Veep’ on HBO
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Sewage-geothermal idea draws on limitless fuel
The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA Among the many renewable energy sources — wind, solar,
Ask Mr. Know It All
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Take five: Earth to TV viewers, Earth to TV viewers. Today is Earth Day, which makes us think, of
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This stereo receiver is one of the best buys in audio
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Many medical implants never tested for safety
A new investigation by Consumer Reports revealed that while millions of American consumers have
Growing threat to the economy
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Move over, mortgages. Get out of the way, Greece. Another economic
Fashion sparks bite of Big Apple, and The Plaza makes it sweet
By SEAN BARRON Special to the Vindicator BOARDMAN If you ask Nancy W. Smith what words she
Honeywell, Inmarsat sign deal
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METRO DIGEST || Man, woman killed in motorcycle accident
Double fatality GREENVILLE, Pa. Authorities in western Pennsylvania said an early morning
Windsor House event
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The key to enjoying greater riches is working harder and longer
Opinion: The so-called great divide between the “rich” and the “poor” ideally is seen as those whose
Meadows Plastering sweeps to title
Meadows Plastering won the Tri-County Classic League at Holiday after sweeping all three trimesters.
Charles Colson dies
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newsmakers
newsmakers Ted Nugent pleads guilty in illegal kill ANCHORAGE, Alaska Rocker and wildlife
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Parking wars loom at YSU
Opinion: In the annals of dumb decisions made on the hallowed grounds of Youngstown State University, the one
birthdays
birthdays Actress Charlotte Rae (“The Facts of Life”) is 86. Actress Estelle Harris (“Seinfeld”)
Penguins expect desperation
Associated Press VOORHEES, N.J. Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury reverted to 40-win form and
Village is painting a new life
The Columbus Dispatch GLOUSTER, Ohio The transformation was swift. Regina Williams left home to
Biffle or Edwards? Roush drivers split on No. 1
Associated Press Kansas city, kan. Greg Biffle leads the Sprint Cup standings. He’s coming off a
‘JUST AWESOME’
Chicago’s Humber Throws perfect game Associated Press seattle Phil Humber had Tommy John
Browns beware the bust factor in draft
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton is filled with the busts of
MEYER MANIA
Scarlet defeats Gray in head coach Urban Meyer’s debut on the Buckeyes sideline at Ohio Stadium
A place you just don’t go
Opinion: Sports taught me a lot in life as a kid — lessons as important as in the classroom. Compete, lose,
YMCA expresses concern with concussion bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio bill aimed at protecting athletes with concussions has drawn
Kent State’s Curtis leads Houston Open
Associated Press san antonio Ben Curtis is still ahead at the Texas Open, leaving him just one
Indians end A’s winning streak
Associated Press oakland, calif. Jack Hannahan remains respectful when he talks about his
Burnett rolls as Pirates trip St. Louis
Associated Press pittsburgh A.J. Burnett pitched three-hit ball for seven innings in his
Probe of ’79 case renewed
Associated Press NEW YORK The investigation into the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz has
O’Brien ushers in PSU’s new era with Blue-White game
Associated Press state college, pa. Penn State’s new coach draped a whistle around his neck,
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county New complaints CACH LLC v. Lee Charlton, money. Dissolutions
ROSEMOND || Absence of marriage is real problem
McClatchy Newspapers About 40 years ago, as divorce was becoming commonplace, America began
METRO DIGEST || Prized deer shot, stolen
Prized deer shot, stolen NEW CASTLE A 22-year-old Ellwood City man is facing felony charges of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 4 p.m., meeting room, township
ATTRACTIONS GALORE
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Shadowbox with a silhouetted Muhammad Ali. Grab a bat and take
Writing workshop set
Writing workshop set YOUNGSTOWN From 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month, Jim Villani
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 14
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Calico Joe” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Guilty Wives” by James
Butler to auction artwork
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Every five years or so, the Butler Institute of
Pop culture Q&A
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Obama faces political trouble if Hoerig case isn’t addressed
Editorial: With Ohio as a battleground in the November presidential election, the predominantly Democratic
Baker’s Golden Dairy
Baker’s Golden Dairy Fast facts Products: Whole, 2 percent, chocolate milk and two flavors of
For-profit? Surely the state kids
Editorial: For-profit? Surely the state kids If the punchline of this joke didn’t have the potential to cost
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Scott Charles Schilling, son of Scott and Marie Schilling, recently received
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Expensive deer killed, injured, stolen in Lawrence County
A 22-year-old Ellwood City man is facing felony charges of criminal mischief, attempted theft, agricultural vandalism.
300 turn out for today's Walk MS at Eastwood
The sign on Michelle Schuller’s back said it all: “I’m walking for myself and my brother,” it read. Both of them have multiple sclerosis.
2 killed in motorcycle crash in Greenville
Authorities in western Pennsylvania say an early morning accident involving two motorcycles killed a man and a woman.
Local youth learn leadership and community-building skills at YSU event today
Building leadership and community spirit among today’s youth, preparing them to be tomorrow’s leaders, was the focus of the first Youth Explosion Saturday at Youngstown State University.
Wal-Mart probing NYTimes claims of bribery, cover-up at Mexican subsidairy
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Saturday that it is looking into a newspaper’s claims that employees at a subsidiary bribed Mexican officials over several years and that executives at its headquarters in the U.S. shut down any thorough investigation of the allegations.
Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans' graves
Volunteers are needed for the George Wydell Jones Memorial team to place flags on veterans’ graves in Oak Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day.
Today's 3rd annual Big Tap In at Covelli a sell-out
Jeff Riggs, Dave Hoopes and David Sorace didn’t pause during the Big Tap In today at the Covelli Centre.
Reformed Nixon 'evil genius' Chuck Colson dead at 80
He was described as the "evil genius" of the Nixon administration, and spent the better part of a year in prison for a Watergate-related conviction.
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Assoc. to meet Thursday
The Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting begins at 6 p.m. Thursday at Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd.
Crouse-Porea rites to take place in Cleveland
CORTLAND Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Crouse of Cortland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Jessica Bayer, Joshua Crissman to marry in park
Jessica Bayer and Joshua Crissman, both of Brunswick, Ohio, are engaged and planning to be married,
Florida couple to exchange vows in August ceremony
Ashley Ambrosia and Scott Keene, both of Riverview, Fla., are engaged and planning to be married,
August wedding for Miss Evans, Mr. Van Jura
NEW MIDDLETOWN Don and Kaira Evans are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Emily Evans,
Miss Taybus will marry Mr. Lovell In August rite
POLAND Katie Taybus and Robert Lovell, both of Columbus, are engaged, their parents are
SOCIETY DIGEST || Foundation plans fundraiser for cancer
Foundation plans fundraiser for cancer WARREN The Kayla Irene Daniels Cure for Cancer Foundation
Safe citizens workshop Tuesday evening
The Youngstown Northside Weed and Seed program is offering a free Safe Citizens Workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Arlington Heights Recreation Center, 801 Park Ave.
Panel discussion at YSU on use of social media for political protests
The Youngstown State University Black Faculty and Staff Association, Students for Social Justice, and the Northeast Ohio Automated Computing Machinery are sponsoring a panel discussion, “Using Social Media for Political Protests: Helpful or Harmful?”
Convicted Mahoning County deputy repleased from prison
Michael Budd, a former major in the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office, has been released from federal prison and is now housed at the Community Corrections Association Inc. in Youngstown.
Hermitage man critical after tree falls on him
A man was severely injured by a falling tree, Hermitage police said.
YPD searching for suspects in robbery at Ohio and Benita avenues
Police are trying to determine who robbed a 19-year-old city man of $10 at gunpoint as he walked in the area of Ohio and Benita
Mooney Cards starting to find themselves as tournament nears
Young Cardinal Mooney baseball team starting to find itself as tournament nears By greg gulas
3 teens, 1 adult sought in Youngstown fight posted on YouTube
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN They recorded and uploaded street
Seven represent area in Ohio basketball game on Sunday
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Senate debates postal service’s best route forward
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The end of the moratorium on post-office closings
200 Youngstown parents form bonds with educators at conference
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown About 200 city school parents learned how to
Phantoms, Gamblers start tonight
Staff report The Youngstown Phantoms return to the ice tonight and Sunday for the first two games
Mahoning Valley ranks high in drive to win $1M to beat hunger
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown-Warren area has jumped from
Campbell scores in North victory
Staff report COLUMBUS Devin Campbell of Boardman scored on an 88-yeard run early in the fourth
Judge orders drug treatment for ex-YSU coach
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former Youngstown State University
SCOPE directors hire interim project manager
Staff report WARREN A management consultant will be reviewing SCOPE Inc.’s practices as Trumbull
Girard superintendent: Bullet at school likely was an accident
Staff report Girard Schools Superintendent David Cappuzzello said Friday that a small-caliber
Expert on aging delivers challenge to help elderly
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Respect, advocate for and empower older
Recycled style at MCCTC
Students at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center observed Earth Day Friday by modeling fashions they created with recycled materials, including video tape, trash bags and newspapers. The program was the school's fifth annual Trash Bash,
Pirates punchless against Cardinals
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t have asked for a better start to
Packers’ coordinator to give address at Mount Union commencement
Staff report ALLIANCE E. Dominic Capers, a 1972 graduate of the University of Mount Union and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shawn E.C. Zecher, 39, of 3936 Rush Blvd.,
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
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OFF THE SHELF
McClatchy Newspapers BALTIMORE Joseph McGraw had doubts when his friend told him about a first
Bible study planned
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WYSU plans pledge drive
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Listener-supported WYSU 88.5 FM, Youngstown State University’s public
Deconstruction work salvages young lives
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local people got a firsthand look this week at the benefits of
Rev. Milton starts duties at Mineral Ridge church
Staff report mineral ridge The Rev. Jamie Milton began his ministry with First Presbyterian
Cafaro Foundation donates $25,000 to KSU scholarship
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Cafaro Foundation is donating $25,000 to endow a new scholarship at
NEOMED New degree is offered in pharmacy administration
Staff report ravenna The Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Graduate Studies is
A truly great baseball player
Opinion: In the summer of 1985, Don Welke, a baseball scout for the Toronto Blue Jays, drove to Flint, Mich.,
KSU’s fashion school opens a retail store
Staff report kent The Kent State University Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of
Montessori School gets a grant
Staff report Boardman The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley received a Neighborhood
Students at Akiva learn lessons and charity
Staff report Youngstown Akiva Academy second-grade teacher Tina While used this year’s Second
Legionaries of Christ ordain Mitchell brothers
Staff report The Revs. Jason Mitchell and Michael Mitchell of the Legionaries of Christ were
Militants in Afghanistan stepping up their attacks
Editorial: The 18-hour offensive last week- end by militants in Kabul and three other cities is a clear
Struthers, Lowellville school districts plan to share curriculum
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com It’s a simple concept — neighbors borrow from one another
Obama campaign opens Warren office
Obama campaign opens Warren office WARREN President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign will
Trumbull County
Trumbull County April 27: Niles Relay, Mayor Infante Wellness Center, Waddell Park; 6 p.m. Friday
Ex-Panera manager settles bias claim
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former manager at a Panera Bread restaurant in western
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Predators beat Detroit, advance in NHL
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. David Legwand scored 13 seconds into the third period, and the
127 die in airliner crash in Pakistan
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Emergency workers with flashlights searched the smoldering wreckage
Selected local stocks
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newsmakers
newsmakers ‘American Bandstand’ studios reopen today PHILADELPHIA For seven years, it was a
Minot takes important step
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METRO DIGEST || Tractor kills Pa. man
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Ohio University increases tuition and room rates
Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio Ohio University students who live on campus will pay more next
First Place boards terminate president, CEO Steven Lewis
Staff report WARREN Steven R. Lewis, president and chief executive officer of First Place
birthdays
birthdays Actor Charles Grodin is 77. Singer Iggy Pop is 65. Actress Patti LuPone is 63. Actor
Births
Births ValleyCare NorthSide Medical center Jeffrey and Rebecca Dutton, Poland, boy, April 10.
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Penguins stave off elimination again Associated Press Pittsburgh Marc-Andre Fleury restored
Md. OKs bill to protect passwords
Md. OKs bill to protect passwords ANNAPOLIS, Md. Maryland is poised to become the first state
news shows
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Manny Harris has 19 points as Cleveland defeats Knicks
By Mary Schmitt Boyer The Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Manny Harris was a tad surprised
Curtis leads Texas Open
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Ben Curtis can’t pick his schedule like the old days. The former
Ohio’s clemency process in spotlight
Opinion: COLUMBUS Ohio’s death penalty clemency process may be the focus of the next round of legal
VICTORY LAPS
Survivor sisters join others in county’s first event of 2012 By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
1st female Columbus police chief takes public oath
Associated Press COLUMBUS The new police chief in Ohio’s largest city has taken the oath of
Changing times: OSU, PSU spring games are today
By ROB OLLER The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Most dress rehearsals are closed to the public,
Judge: Race played role in death-row case
Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. A condemned killer’s trial was so tainted by the racially
Landowners win ruling in dispute over seismic tests
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com lisbon A Columbiana County judge ruled in favor of four
3 more resign in scandal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Three more Secret Service officers resigned Friday in the expanding
Zimmerman apologizes; bail set
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Hendrick team still in search of victory No. 200
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. It’s turned into the joke that nobody can really laugh about,
Pond-care seminar
Pond-care seminar warren A free seminar about pond-treatment products and plans will be Tuesday
More block watches taking root in many Liberty neighborhoods
On the north end of the township, Jim Haynie patrols in his scooter the half-vacant Vintage Village mobile park, where he has lived for 18 years.
Friday, April 20 (138 stories)
Lawrence County man killed in farm tractor accident
A 73-year-old man was killed when a tractor overturned onto him, state police said.
Former Mahoning Co. jail supervisor now at CCA in Youngstown
Former Mahoning Co. jail supervisor now at CCA in Youngstown
Youngstown-Warren area moves into top 10 in effort to get $1M to fight hunger
Youngstown-Warren area moves into top 10 in effort to get $1M
First woman Columbus police chief takes oath of office
First woman Columbus police chief takes oath of office
Judge rules for landowners in seismic testing dispute
Judge rules for landowners in seismic testing dispute lisbon A Columbiana County judge ruled in
North Lima woman sent to CCA for in-house drug treatment
North Lima woman sent to CCA for in-house drug treatment
BREAKING NEWS: Arrest warrants issued for teens, adult in Youngstown fight
Arrest warrants issued for teens, adult in Youngstown fight
Girard school officials update info on small-caliber bullet
Girard school officials update info on small-caliber bullet
Ohio State troopers find more than 3,000 illegal prescription pills in Wood County
Ohio State troopers find more than 3,000 illegal prescription pills in Wood County
Ohio lawmakers consider preschool-ranking proposal
Ohio lawmakers consider preschool-ranking proposal
George Zimmeran's bail set at $150K in Trayvon Martin shooting
George Zimmerman's bail set at $150K in Trayvon Martin shooting
Ohio mayor charged with rape of minor, held on $1M bond
Ohio mayor charged with rape of minor, held on $1M bond
Small-caliber bullet found at Girard school cafeteria
Small-caliber bullet found at Girard school cafeteria
Ohio man pleads not guilty after KKK confrontation
Ohio man pleads not guilty after KKK confrontation
Program to examine historical church
Program to examine historical church LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will sponsor a
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. May 7 at Holy Family Church
Bowling event to benefit American Cancer Society
The Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates Boardman Relay for Life team will sponsor a “Saturday Night Fever” bowling event from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Camelot Lanes, 728 Boardman-Canfield Road, to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
Lordstownn industrial park gains $2M grant, 5 prospects
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN An Ohio Commerce Center representative says it is
Niles drops Poland in 8th
By Ryan Buck sports@vindy.com niles Runs were at a premium in Thursday night’s game between
Youngstown seeks cameras to monitor crime downtown, S. Side
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city plans to seek proposals in four to
Canfield co-op helps fill the coop
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A room full of chirping chicks is no big thing for
Best await Phantoms
Top-seeded Green Bay will challenge Youngstown in best-of-five series By TOM WILLIAMS
Ceremony in Mahoning courthouse recalls Holocaust
Jewish community leaders remembered the Holocaust in a solemn ceremony in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda with a special emphasis this year on honoring the rescuers who risked their lives to save victims from Nazi atrocities.
Campbell, Clegg, Curry set for North in All-Star Classic
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Two years ago, when Boardman standouts Chase Hammond and J.T.
Updated academic plan approved for Youngstown schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown State Superintendent Stan Heffner has approved
Mahoning track-field championship set for Saturday
Staff report Boardman The Mahoning County Educational Service Center is sponsoring the 99th
Youngstown charter review panel has proposals
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city charter-review committee will
Fracking protesters plead not guilty in Sebring court
All three people arrested Sunday during a protest at an oil and gas lease signing pleaded not guilty Thursday through their attorneys in Mahoning County Area Court here.
Mahoning commissioners accept report that frees deputy pay
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners unanimously
Neighbors call Volney Road home unsanitary eyesore
Thomas T. Kelly obtained a temporary restraining order Tuesday barring Youngstown from demolishing this house at 2278 Volney Road in the Idora Neighorhood. Kelly contends his house, , which he has owned since the late 1980s, is safe. His neighbors, though, say the house is an eyesore that has plagued the area for more than a decade and should be razed.
Flyers will start Bryzgalov
Associated Press pittsburgh Sidney Crosby keeps waiting for the madness to stop. Keeps expecting
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Poland SOV residents gives eggs some personality
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On the morning of April 7, a collection of 80 hard-boiled eggs
Holy Family students excel in science fair
Holy Family eighth-graders Brennan Bizon and Anne Alcorn recently earned Best of Show at the
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Spring treat prepares North for break
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Spring Break started off sweet for North Elementary students,
Market Street chorus share rock roll spirit
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The fourth-grade Market Street Elementary Chorus took its show on
Jazz Fest features famous drummer
Boardman High School jazz ensembles I, II and III and special guest drummer Bernie Dresel performed
Easter Bunny entertains families at Boardman Park event
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The Easter bunny hopped into town for a two-night stay at
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Girl Scouts raise money with Purple Pails
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Members of Girl Scout Troop 506, who meet at Market Street
Children celebrate Easter the ‘DQ Way’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the third year, Chrissy and Ray Smith, owners of the
Angels garage sale draws big crowd
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 18th Angels for Animals Gigantic Garage Sale, held over
Canfield musicians score high at OMEA event
Members of the Canfield Middle School seventh and eighth-grade bands earned high ratings while
MetroParks Farm shows off newest animals
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Celebrating its 21st year, the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm’s
Women’s league plants pinwheels for prevention
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com A colorful new addition can be found at Austintown Township Park
Lloyd travels from ‘Bach to Beatles’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com With only a saxophone in hand, Doug Pullen used music to travel
Flag football league begins spring season
More than 550 youth from the Valley took advantage of warm spring weather as they began the
Children celebrate Easter the ‘DQ Way’
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com For the third year, Chrissy and Ray Smith, owners of the
Poland briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held
Fitch National Honor Society welcomes new class
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com National Honor Society bestows honor to high school students who
Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Akron Children’s
The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation recently donated $2,500 to the Akron
Fitch track team seeks county title
After finishing third in Division I at last month’s state indoor meet, the Fitch boys track team
Austintown Police Blotter
March 19 Fraud: Unauthorized charges were made to an account at a home in the 3000 block of White
Austintown sport briefs
Austintown Little Falcons hosts sign-ups today The Austintown Little Falcons football and
Poland sport briefs
Poland seeks volleyball coaches Poland Seminary High School has coaching openings for girls junior
Canfield sport briefs
Youth golf clinic, league coming up Canfield youth in grades 5-8 can register for a short game
Austintown briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to be Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be
Boardman briefs
Boardman bounces back Boardman bounced back to take game two from Stow at Spartan Field 12-2 in a
Boardman briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held
Boardman baseball sweeps doubleheader
The Boardman baseball team improved to 5-2 overall after sweeping a doubleheader from Eastlake North
Poland sets proposed fees for school sports, band
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The Poland Board of Education will vote on pay-to-
Canfield briefs
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday An all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held
Boardman girls track team drops Fed meet
On April 10, the Boardman girls track team traveled to Massillon Jackson for its second Federal
Obama anti-gun? Says who?
Opinion: Obama anti-gun? Says who? Los Angeles Times: During the 2008 presidential campaign, the National
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 20, the 111th day of 2012. There are 255 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fracking gives cause for concern
Opinion: Fracking gives cause for concern Over the past year, I have been hearing more and more about
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Tim Cavanaugh, 9:30 p.m.: Laugh it up at Funny Farm Comedy Club
“jennie garth — a little bit country” (9 p.m., cmt): “Jennie Garth: A
“jennie garth — a little bit country” (9 p.m., cmt): “Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country” is a new
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Calvin S. McKinney, 34, of 126 Gluck St., Youngstown,
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY April 12
World Bank needs change
Opinion: By M.G. QUIBRIA Baltimore Sun Few people on the street may be familiar with the World Bank. Yet,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown,
‘The Lucky One’? It’s not Zac Efron
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “The Lucky One” is the edgiest-ever film adaptation of the
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Takei (“Star Trek”) is 75. Singer Johnny Tillotson is 73. Actor Ryan
WORLD DIGEST || Secret Service meets with Nugent
hSecret Service meets with Nugent WASHINGTON After meeting with rocker Ted Nugent on Thursday,
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs A $20,000 grant Youngstown is receiving from the Coca-Cola Co. will pay to resurface
oddly enough
oddly enough Bulldozer stolen in Mass. turns up in western Pa. REHOBOTH, Mass. A 14-ton
Rallying cry of city students: Do your best on state test
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Students at Williamson Elementary School got
Hughes’ fundraising a bust
Opinion: The numbers for Jimmy Hughes’ failed campaign to win the Democratic primary for Mahoning County
States asked to test plan for unemployment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is looking for states that will experiment
newsmakers
newsmakers Levon Helm of The Band dies at 71 ALBANY, N.Y. With songs such as “The Night They
Vargas leads Mariners past Tribe
Associated Press seattle Jason Vargas threw seven innings and the top of the order provided pop
Committee discusses security
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio Department of Public Safety
THE LUCKY ONE
THE LUCKY ONE Grade: C- Credits: A Warner Bros. release directed by Scott Hicks, written by
New publisher at Punxsutawney Spirit
Associated Press PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. The Punxsutawney Spirit has a new publisher. The newspaper
City police investigate robbery and assaults
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating an
Ohio fuel business is hit by fire
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Authorities say a blaze that created thick black smoke and
Major league baseball boxscores
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CHIMPANZEE
CHIMPANZEE Grade: B Credits: Narrated by Tim Allen Length: 1:18 Rated G: brief but intense
Talks with Iran carry huge risks
Opinion: The Obama administration faces two dangers in its nuclear negotiations with Iran, which began in a
Rumors swirl of smaller iPad
Associated Press NEW YORK Apple generates more gossip than the Kardashians. There’s a
Relay for Life plans bowling fundraiser
Relay for Life plans bowling fundraiser BOARDMAN The Youngstown Orthopaedic Associates Boardman
No-secret service
Opinion: In the 1962 Howard Lindsay-Russel Crouse-Irving Berlin Broadway musical, “Mr. President,” one of the
Dick Clark — chaperone of music-loving teens
By Robert Lloyd McClatchy Newspapers It seems inconceivable that Dick Clark — eternally
Browns’ Heckert offers few clues on draft
The GM is savoring the team’s secrecy Associated Press berea Wild rumors are flying around
Covelli to open four restaurants
Covelli to open four restaurants warren Covelli Enterprises has announced it will open four
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Trumbull county native finished 37th in the NASCAR Sprint
Bad news
Associated Press WASHINGTON It isn’t Mitt Romney who’s giving Barack Obama fits as the president
Sen. Portman doesn’t expect a call from Romney
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Rob Portman said he doesn’t “expect”
Highly-rated Texas QB verbally commits to OSU
By Doug Lesmerises The Plain Dealer Columbus The quarterback in Urban Meyer’s first full
Fourteen indicted in Pittsbugh drug ring
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Fourteen purported street-gang members or their associates were
Zimmerman likely to be released on bail
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. After spending a week in a jail cell by himself, the
Bill would address fiscal integrity
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohnn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Treasurers and fiscal officers from
Casino owners defend finances
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gaming regulators on Thursday questioned a company slated to open
Afghan president condemns photos
Associated Press KABUL Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday condemned newly revealed
3 new restaurants coming to Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN Three new restaurants are coming to Boardman, and two of them are filling
Scandals expose a disconnect between mission and reality
Editorial: When the watchdogs are the ones that need watching the most, something is seriously wrong. And
Daffodil event canceled for lack of blooms
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The daffodil show that had been scheduled
‘Chimpanzee’ Cute and surprisingly compelling
By Rafer Guzman McClatchy Newspapers Partway through the four-year production of the
Fish in Gulf near BP spill site show signs of illness 2 years later
Associated Press BARATARIA BAY, La. Open sores. Parasitic infections. Chewed-up-looking fins.
16 plead not guilty in Amish hair-cutting attacks in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sixteen Amish men and women have pleaded not guilty in beard- and
Smithsonian welcomes Discovery
Associated Press CHANTILLY, Va. NASA turned over space shuttle Discovery on Thursday to the
White House defends Secret Service chief
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House expressed renewed confidence Thursday in the
Every shoots course record at Valero
Associated Press san antonio Matt Every arrived at the Texas Open having sworn off instructors,
USHL Clark Cup PlaYoffs Eastern Conference semifinals
USHL Clark Cup PlaYoffs Eastern Conference semifinals PHANTOMS VS. GAMBLERS Game 1: Saturday
Thursday, April 19 (114 stories)
Tire, computer recycling at Penn State Shenango Earth Fest Saturday
Penn State Shenango’s Earth Fest 2012 takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine, in downtown Sharon.
Stand Against Racism Thursday in Warren
YWCA Warren and Partners for a Peaceful Community are sponsoring a Stand Against Racism event from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the YWCA, 375 N. Park Ave.
Covelli to open four Turnpike restaurants
Covelli to open four Turnpike restaurants warren Covelli Enterprises has announced it will open
Republicans take turn in tax showdown, approving $46B cut for employers
Republicans rammed an election-year, $46 billion tax cut for most of America's employers through the House on Thursday, ignoring a White House veto threat in a debate both parties used to show voters how they would bolster the economy.
Former Phantom Saad expected to play tonight for Blackhawks
Former Phantom Saad expected to play tonight for Blackhawks Combined dispatches Chicago rookie
Orthopedic group has Saturday fundraiser for American Cancer Society
Orthopedic group has Saturday fundraiser for American Cancer Society
Pa. health official clarifies new gas-drilling law
Pa. health official clarifies new gas-drilling law
State Rep. Hagan says Ohio deep-injection well ban sidelined
State Rep. Hagan says Ohio deep-injection well ban sidelined
State approves funding for Lordstown industrial park
State approves funding for Lordstown industrial park
Portman not looking to be VP choice
Portman not looking to be VP choice YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Rob Portman said he doesn’t “expect”
Trio plead not guilty to protest charges
SEBRING — All three individuals arrested Sunday during a protest at an oil and gas lease signing pleaded not guilty through their attorneys today in Mahoning County Court.
Mahoning commissioners approve fact-finder's report with deputies
Mahoning commissioners approve fact-finder's report with deputies
Overseer: Ohio Statehouse needs no metal detectors
Overseer: Ohio Statehouse needs no metal detectors
1 person dies after ambulance, SUV crash by Akron hospital
1 person dies after ambulance, SUV crash by Akron hospital
Dick Clark fortune estimated in 'hundreds of millions'
Dick Clark fortune estimated in 'hundred of millions'
'Mommy and Me' tea for girls 3-8
Boardman Park will have a semi-formal tea for girls age 3 to 8, who must have an adult with them, at the Lariccia Family Community Center.
Valley's MS walk Saturday at Scrappers Stadium
The 2012 Mahoning Valley Walk MS is Saturday at its new location in Scrappers Stadium at 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles, behind the Eastwood Mall.
Couple will wed at St. Columba’s in May ceremony
Dean and Pam Harris and Ron and Carmy Williams, all of Austintown, are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Dina Harris and Ronnie Williams, both of Canfield.
Tri-Gold Chapter sets annual basket auction
Tri-Gold Chapter sets annual basket auction STRUTHERS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business
Inmate apologizes to victim's family before execution
Mark Wiles apologized to the family of the Rootstown teen he knifed to death more than 25 years ago and spoke out against the death penalty in his final moments before succumbing to a lethal injection.
New AMVETS facility opens in Struthers
AMVETS Post 44’s new post home and career center are a vital resource for veterans and the community, said Ohio National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Kester, Post 44 commander.
Jennifer Snyder, convicted in drowning death of teen, jailed on probation violation
A woman who served prison time for child endangering and gross abuse of a corpse in the 2001 drowning death and dismemberment of 15-year-old Jimmy P. Higham is jailed as she awaits a probation violation hearing.
Spartans’ Watkins makes the most of extra swing
Boardman High senior Dan Watkins made the most of his second chance during Wednesday’s showdown against Ursuline.
More youth fights on YouTube, these in Youngstown
Police are investigating street fighting by youths much like the fight taken on video in Boardman Park several weeks ago.
Lowellville Rod and Gun official: Stray bullet is not ours
Lowellville Rod and Gun Club By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville The
Youngstown council OKs hiring of firm for study
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council approved hiring a firm to
YSU chief, faculty study money matters
The taste of bitter contract negotiations between Youngstown State University and its faculty last year seems to have mostly subsided, or so it seemed during a Wednesday meeting between the president and faculty members.
A-1 owner tries to get $250,000 for repairs
The owner of a condemned downtown parking deck said he can’t afford to pay the $250,000 needed for improvements to the structure, and likely will look to sell it.
Trumbull officials ponder action on SCOPE funding
Trumbull County commissioners say they still have legal questions after an opinion from the county prosecutor’s office saying they should suspend any further payment of county levy funds to SCOPE Inc.
Investigators search for cause of fire at former Stackhouse building
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Fire department investigators are still
Homestead Park on South Side to get $20K makeover
A park on the city’s South Side is among 12 nationwide getting a $20,000 makeover from a soft-drink company.
Austintown stadium gets upgrade
Bill Dickson, of Buckeye Bleacher Repair, carries a section of a new aluminum bleacher to the stands inside Fitch Falcon Stadium. The bleachers were installed this week and paid for by the school district and the Falcon Forward Committee, which raises money for improvement projects in the Austintown School District.
Court won’t be dispassionate
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer Obamacare’s defenders insist the U.S. Supreme Court
Drummer Vitale to participate in event at Lemon Grove
Joe Vitale has had an all-star career as a rock ’n’ roll drummer.
Cowboy Junkies
It’s not so much that the Cowboy Junkies have gone mad as much as the Canadian band was looking to take a musical journey over the past 18 months with its “Nomad Series.”
Singer Aretha Franklin to headline Tri-C JazzFest
Coming off the heels of the incredibly successful Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and related events last week, the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest provides Northeast Ohio with a plethora of familiar and smooth sounds today through April 29 in venues all over the Rock Hall City.
Pens come back with a vengeance in Game 4
Staal had a hat trick, Malkin scored his first two goals of the series and Crosby added one to help the Penguins cut the series deficit to 3-1. Game 5 is Friday in Pittsburgh.
Parts shortages could slow US auto production
The U.S. auto industry, already stretching to meet rising demand for cars and trucks, is facing shortages of parts and materials that could limit the number of new vehicles in showrooms later this year and crimp a historic turnaround.
natural-gas wells EPA will slash air pollution
The Obama administration on Wednesday set the first national standards to control air pollution from gas wells that are drilled using a method called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, but not without making concessions to the oil and gas industry.
AMVETS Post 44 opens new facility in Struthers
AMVETS Post 44’s new post home and career center are a vital resource for veterans and the community, said Ohio National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Teddy Kester, Post 44 commander.
HEALTH DIGEST || Sinus seminar
Sinus seminar COLUMBIANA A free sinus treatment seminar is offered by otolaryngologist Dr.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Ginny and the Jettz, 7
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Trustees approve levy termination
Staff report Liberty Township trustees approved during Wednesday’s special meeting the
UN monitors flee Syria after gunfire
UN monitors flee Syria after gunfire beirut Syrian security forces opened fire Wednesday on
Inmate apologizes for killing
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Mark Wiles apologized to the family of the Rootstown
HMHP plans recycling events
Staff report In celebration of Earth Day, Humility of Mary Health Partners is sponsoring free,
MS walk set for Saturday at new location
Staff report NILES The 2012 Mahoning Valley Walk MS is Saturday at its new location in Scrappers
Woman charged in boy’s death jailed, awaits probation hearing
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A woman who served prison time for child
BUSINESS DIGEST || New Youngstown postmaster
New postmaster YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday that Thomas Kerns will
valleycare During rally, union airs its concerns
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Service Employees International Union District 1199
Gilliam happy to be in a new offense at Penn St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. After two injury-plagued seasons, Garry Gilliam might go
Tennessee’s iconic coach Pat Summitt steps down
Associated Press Pat Summitt, who won more games than anyone in NCAA college basketball history,
Seaweed stops bleeding
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Some time ago, you mentioned that coffee
Volunteers to be honored at Rescue Mission celebration
Volunteers to be honored at Rescue Mission celebration Youngstown The Rescue Mission of Mahoning
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today and Friday: The Warren JFK graduate tees off today at
Too little sleep ups diabetes risk
The consumer message: The National Institutes of Health says adults need between seven and nine
Pirates win on Walker’s single
Associated Press PHOENIX These one-run games are practically an everyday thing for the
Justice requires patience
Opinion: Justice requires patience The letter, “Someone must speak for Trayvon,” shows what is wrong with
Kuchar headlines field at Texas Open
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Remembering the Alamo at the Texas Open is easy, thanks to the
Romney, Obama battle over economy
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Their battle joined, challenger Mitt Romney savaged President
3 agents out in wake of Secret Service scandal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Moving swiftly, the Secret Service forced out three agents
Raiders mark 70th anniversary
Associated Press DAYTON A flyover by World War II bomber planes, Chinese visitors and a memorial
Woman, accused of abducting baby, killing baby’s mom, had miscarried
Associated Press SPRING, Texas Verna McClain told her fianc she had given birth to their
Gas company disregards order to stop work
Associated Press DARLINGTON, Pa. Chesapeake gas-drilling company is refusing to obey a cease-
Surplus food
Surplus food Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, Warren, in conjunction with Second Harvest
Panetta apologizes over new photo scandal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Leon Panetta apologized Wednesday for gruesome,
Rust Belt to stage ‘When I Knew ...’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the fourth annual production
Cosmic approach to judging
Opinion: WASHINGTON Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, a Reagan appointee to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of
Police chief: Residents need to secure homes
Staff report POLAND After a three burglaries in the last year and an attempted burglary
Judge to decide on properties’ seismic testing
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com LISBON A judge will decide by the end of the week
CD RATES
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‘America’s oldest teenager’ dies
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host and producer who
NEw this week
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Cavs routed again, but Irving survives
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Byron Scott did not have to hear the
Class to get update
Class to get update MINERAL RIDGE The high-school curriculum for the former Home Economics class
Ohio Democrats blast GOP effort to cut Planned Parenthood money
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Democrats on Wednesday blasted a proposal intended to cut federal
Regulators review company opening first casino in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS A consulting group is recommending to Ohio regulators that it grant an
Suspected LSP gang member sentenced
Staff report CLEVELAND One of 23 men charged in a 42-count federal indictment targeting
“revenge of the electric car” (10 p.m., pbs): As gas prices climb, it’s a great
“revenge of the electric car” (10 p.m., pbs): As gas prices climb, it’s a great time to check out
Don’t flat-line pharmacies
Opinion: The Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise: Most Texans will support reasonable ways to reduce the state’s
Top-to-bottom look at SCOPE timely with chief’s resignation
Editorial: A 19-year career as executive di- rector of SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County has come to an
COWBOY JUNKIES
COWBOY JUNKIES ‘The Wilderness’ completes series for Canadian band set to play Kent Stage. C7
War on mommies
Opinion: Virtually everything said and done in a presidential election year distorts the truth, much like
Hearings for increase not scheduled yet
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VIENNA Rose Ann DeLeon, the Western Reserve Port Authority
TSO'S BEETHOVEN IS A ROCK STAR
In many ways, Trans- Siberian Orchestra (TSO) creator Paul O’Neill has been waiting his entire life to write “Beethoven’s Last Night.”
METRO DIGEST || Collection planned
Collection planned YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary Health Partners will mark National Prescription
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More fights on YouTube, but these in Youngstown
Police are investigating street fighting by youths much like the fight taken on video in Boardman Park several weeks ago.
Free shredding, recycling events at HMHP sites Sunday
In celebration of Earth Day, Humility of Mary Health Partners is sponsoring free, community-recycling events at its three health centers.
Penguins rout Flyers 10-3
Penguins rout Flyers 10-3 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pushed to the brink of a sweep, Pittsburgh’s Sidney
Study will help improve Youngstown’s efficiency
Study will help improve Youngstown’s efficiency YOUNGSTOWN City council approved hiring a firm
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown hosts fraud seminar in Girard on Tuesday
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown hosts fraud seminar in Girard on Tuesday
Firefighters still looking for cause of $210K blaze at former Stackhouse Oldsmobile building
Firefighters still looking for cause of $210K South Side blaze at Stackhouse building
Air pollution standards set for fracking wells
Air pollution standards set for fracking wells WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Wednesday
Ohio has 1,500 apply for special-needs scholarship
Ohio has 1,500 apply for special needs scholarship
Ohio coroner: Baby found in freezer was born alive
Ohio coroner: Baby found in freeze was born alive
Ohio executes man who fatally stabbed teen in 1985
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Photos revealed of US troops posing with corpses
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Funeral for second Struthers burn victim is Friday
Funeral for second Struthers burn victim is Friday
Ohio ex-inmate: Drinking led to threat to judge
Ohio ex-inmate: Drinking led to threat to judge LIMA, Ohio (AP) — A Scotsman released from prison
US, NATO ready plan to hand off Afghanistan combat
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Fake Bieber accused of abusing NJ girl online
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Wow buying cable company Knology for $750.5 million
Wow buying cable company Knology for $750.5 million
Cleveland group to repair vandalized giant guitars
Cleveland group to repair vandalized giant guitars
NYC subway plotter: We also eyed NYSE
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Woman charged with murder in shooting of Texas mom
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Police: Ohio boy brings BB gun to school to fend off bullies
Police: Ohio boy brings BB gun to school to fend off bullies
Resurfacing work to begin next week in Columbiana County
Resurfacing work to being next week in Columbiana County
Execution set for 10 a.m. today
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Residents return home after brush fire threatens
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W. Pa. leaders support Highmark-West Penn merger
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Man charged with murder in baby death
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Pierogi-making class planned at church hall
Pierogi-making class planned at church hall YOUNGSTOWN Polish Youngstown will host a class,
Alex Gacek’s hat trick advances Phantoms
Right now, Alex Gacek could be finishing up his freshman year at Miami (Ohio). The Dracut, Mass., opted to come back for a second stint with the Youngstown Phantoms instead of becoming a RedHawk.
Trumbull County Children services director replaced
Eighteen months after he was hired, Nick Kerosky is out as executive director of Trumbull County Children Services, and Valley Counseling Executive Director Tim Schaffner is in.
Falcons find a way
The Fitch-Howland baseball game featured a little bit of everything. There was good, bad and downright ugly in the Falcons’ thrilling, come-from-behind 13-12 victory.
Cops in Niles kill break-in suspect
Police had Daryl Boggs, 49, trapped inside the house at 1773 Old Forge Road, where Boggs apparently had committed a break-in.
YOUTH ROUNDUP | News and notes
The Austintown sixth-grade red boys basketball team finished 34-6. The team won four tournament championships — at Salem, Girard, Niles and St. Christine’s — and finished runner-up at Jackson-Milton. Members of the team were Nick Desalvo, Bryson Pegram, Jason Johns, Emannual Dawkins, Mike Grazier, Randy Smith, Tyler Day, Blake Baker and Foy Levy. Coaches were Mike Grazier, Thomas Day Jr. and Thomas Day III.
2 teens arrested in Boardman brawl
Staff report BOARDMAN Township police have made two arrests — and expect to make more — in
Natural gas industry in a crash (and burn)
There are two reasons your heating bills likely were significantly less this past winter than in other years: the unseasonably warm weather and rock- bottom natural-gas prices.
Schools vote on OHSAA issue
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com For all the debate about the proposed Competitive Balance Issue
Seismic testing company sues property owners over access
A company tasked with seismic testing for Chesapeake Exploration LLC on Columbiana County land contends five landowners illegally have kept the company off their properties.
PREP BASEBALL || Tuesday's other games
Niles 2, Beaver Local 0 NILES Trent Collins pitched a no-hitter, striking out six. Collins allowed only three runners, two by walks. Pat Barrett’s two-run triple in the third inning provided the only scoring. Jake Foster added a double for the Red Dragons (13-5, 5-1 AAC).
2 Valley schools confront alleged indecent conduct
By Elise Franco and Ashley Luthern news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning County school
Bunts give Canfield a chants ... er, chance
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com STRUTHERS The Canfield High baseball team breaks huddles with
Austintown police seek suspect in bank robbery
Staff report Austintown Township police continue to search for the suspect in a Tuesday morning
Man stops demolition of South Side home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN With a large bulldozer already on his property, a city man obtained a
Harding team heads to national
Warren G. Harding High School's robotics team — Delphi ELITE — won the chairman’s award at its competition in Pittsburgh last month and will compete in St. Louis next week.
OSU defense goes about its business
Associated Press COLUMBUS While everyone seems to be talking about Urban Meyer’s new hurry-up
Police handcuff Ga. kindergartner
A kindergartner who threw a tantrum at her small-town Georgia school was taken away in handcuffs, her arms behind her back, in an episode that is firing up the debate over whether teachers and police around the country are overreacting all too often when dealing with disruptive students.
Columbiana County Board hopes to complete deal on rail line
The Columbiana County Port Authority has found another potential buyer for its railroad for what it hopes is the last time.
Wilson chips in $228K in bid to win back seat
In his bid to regain the congressional seat he lost two years ago, former U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson has given $228,500 to his campaign.
910th wing official to move to 911th
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA Air Force Col. Craig C. Peters, commander of the
METRO DIGEST || Benefit for animals
Benefit for animals WARREN Three animal shelters are planning a spaghetti dinner from noon to 6
Filming under tough situations
McClatchy Newspapers ORLANDO, Fla. A few films into their Disneynature movie-making experience,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven M. Heap, 24, of 3621 Neilson Ave., Youngstown,
Chief seeks input from distress panel
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Youngstown The city school board’s president is
Senate seeks ways to save ailing USPS
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Kentucky 5 declare for NBA draft
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky’s starting lineup of three freshmen and two sophomores
Community center plans in Campbell gain steam
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A committee that’s raising money to buy a
Foes of bill on wild animals unleash anger on legislators
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Motzie the Savannah cat looks and acts a lot like other
Agenda Thursday
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POLICE CALLS
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GOP eyes cuts to food stamps
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans controlling the House are eyeing big cuts to food stamps
Agent scandal escalates
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Secret Service prostitution scandal escalated Tuesday with the
newsmakers
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Watkins pleads to Obama to help in Hoerig case
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Warren Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins
Browns, Steelers schedules released
Associated Press The Cleveland Browns will open the 2012 season at home against Philadelphia on
US judge sentences 17 in heroin, cocaine ring
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND A federal judge has sentenced 17 defendants
NHL suspends two Penguins
Associated Press NEW YORK The NHL suspended Pittsburgh forward Arron Asham for four games — the
Gains spent $92K in last 3 weeks before primary, reports show
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN During the final three weeks leading to his
Cavaliers are no match for Pistons
Associated Press AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Brandon Knight had 28 points and seven assists, and the
DeWine, others plan Take Back Day for prescription drugs
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine and business and medical
prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL TUESDAY’S SUMMARIES AUSTINTOWN FITCH 13, HOWLAND 12 Howland3003015—12106
Relay for Life season begins Friday at YSU
Relay for Life season begins Friday at YSU YOUNGSTOWN The American Cancer Society’s Youngstown
Discovery takes final flight
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Retired space shuttle Discovery streaked across the sky one last
Gearing up for Saturday
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Earth Day concert set for Sunday
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cheap Trick, British rocker Dave Mason and teen pop group Kicking
Window of opportunity in Syria
Opinion: The last thing the United States needs at the moment is to get involved in another Mideast war. So
Think of charitable possibilities
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The top free iPhone apps:
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Cauliflower blossoms in a variety of ways
By Susan M. SELASKY Detroit Free Press Cauliflower has come a long way from just sitting on a
Community colleges’ record of success isn’t all that great
Opinion: By Mark Schneider and Lu Michelle Yin Los Angeles Times Community colleges are central to the
A better brunch, gluten-free
Family Features Brunch turns an ordinary morning into a celebration of food, friends and fun. But
Let’s meat next
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Keystone: A dirty little secret
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords “It’s certainly true,” declared Energy Secretary Stephen Chu, “that
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In court with Judy for nearly 20 years
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES The Hollywood studio “courtroom” of “Judge Judy” Sheindlin may
Plaza Azteca
Plaza Azteca Location: 5792 Youngstown-Warren Road, Niles Phone: 330-349-4136 Hours: Mon.
Farm bill contradictions
Opinion: Farm bill contradictions San Jose Mercury: 2011 was a great year for corn farmers. Record-high
Mommy Wars are a waste
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Mommy Wars are a conflict that is never really extinguished. It doesn’t take much,
Best bet yet
Best bet yet Arguably, the very best burger we have reviewed to date is served at O’Donold’s
Selected local stocks
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US stocks soar higher
Associated Press new york Stocks stormed higher Tuesday after promising signals about the
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The last sentence of the story headlined “Going, going ... Avalon Gardens is Gone,”
Radio station fails in effort to silence ex-hosts
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com ALLIANCE In what could be a landmark case, Judge Charles E.
Cartagena mayor: What’s all the fuss?
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia Days after U.S. Secret Service agents were sent home over
Obama seeks to target oil-market manipulation
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama pushed Congress Tuesday to give oil-market
Mass murderer gets a chance to rant in Norwegian court
Editorial: Those who believe that the wheels of justice turn too slowly in the United States — and so often
US housing market boosted by increased jobs, higher rents
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s been a long time since the market for new homes has looked
New Castle cops find drugs on 2-year-old
Staff report new castle, pa. Police said they found drugs in the jacket pocket of a 2-year-old
Hobby Lobby raises hourly wages
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Plaza Azteca serves ... An enjoyable Mexican experience
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Trumbull prosecutor to Obama: Be concerned
Trumbull prosecutor to Obama: Be concerned Warren Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins
Trumbull Children Services exec is out, new leader hired
Trumbull County Children Services Board has approved the resignation of Nick Kerosky, executive director.
Board president seeks commission input on treasurer selection
Board president seeks commission input on treasurer selection Youngstown The city’ school
Browns to open season against Eagles at home
Browns to open season against Eagles at home The Cleveland Browns will open the 2012 NFL season
Steelers open NFL season at Denver in prime time
Steelers open NFL season at Denver in prime time NEW YORK (AP) — Peyton Manning’s first game as
Billionaire Warren Buffett says he has early prostate cancer
Warren Buffett says he has early prostate cancer
Federal judge sentences men in Youngstown East Side, Campbell drug ring
Federal judge sentences men in Youngstown East Side, Campbell drug ring
Norway killer: ‘I would have done it again’
Norway killer: ‘I would have done it again’ OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian gunman Anders Behring
26 arrested in luxury-car theft ring with overseas ties
26 arrested in luxury-car theft ring with overseas ties
PSU says policies overseeing minors strengthened
Penn State says policies overseeing minors strengthened
Michigan lottery winner charged with welfare fraud
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Pro-Obama super PAC runs ad bashing Mitt Romney
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Quake tests looks for ways to shore up hospitalss
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Shot fired at officers, Niles police return deadly fire
Shot fired at officers, Niles police return deadly fire NILES Police continued to investigate
Michelle Obama to visit W.Pa. air unit set to close
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Convicted murderer at death house for execution Wednesday
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VIDEO: Go viral? Spectacular Phantoms goal has 25,000 views
And they were put there by one of the more amazing goals you will see created at full speed.
Man electrocuted in California copper theft try
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Protests filed over new Medicaid contracts in Ohio
Protests filed over new Medicaid contracts in Ohio
Forest Service in quandary about Colo. frozen cows
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Woman in jaywalking death wants charges dropped
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Police handcuff Ga. kindergartner for tantrum
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Time change for Youngstown school board finance committee meeting
Time change for Youngstown school board finance committee meeting
Space shuttle Discovery makes final takeoff
Space shuttle Discovery makes final takeoff CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After three decades of
Ohio AG wants to help stamp out illegal use of prescription drugs
Ohio AG wants to help stamp out illegal use of prescription drugs
Here’s the ending of the Avalon Gardens story
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Suspected burglar shot by Niles police officers dies
Suspected burglar shot by Niles police officers dies
Teams search for missing Marine wife in Calif.
Teams search for missing Marine wife in Calif. FALLBROOK, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies in San
Police: NJ man stole underwear from Pa. women
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Lawyer: Sex-tourism suspect killed self
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Pa. mom, daughter go on trial in $1M fraud case
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Miss Kopper will wed Mr. Bonacci in open ceremony
AUSTINTOWN Joseph and Jacqueline Kopper of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Brandy Kelly to be June bride of Virgil Gilea
BOARDMAN Brandy Leigh Kelly and Virgil Ciprian Gilea, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning a
North Carolina couple plan to marry in Girard
MCDONALD Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gaul of McDonald are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Easter Egg Hunt draws 300 people
Easter Egg Hunt draws 300 people NORTH JACKSON The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the
It’s time to puzzle it out again at the library
POLAND Crossword-puzzle enthusiasts will have another opportunity to showcase their puzzle prowess
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Children’s hospital event will honor those who help
POLAND Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley has planned a celebration to recognize those who
Poland sets proposed fees for school sports, band
The Poland Board of Education will vote on pay-to-participate fees for athletics and marching band next week, after deciding on proposed fee amounts at its Monday work session.
Going, going ... Avalon Gardens is gone
Years of North Side history were removed in just a couple of hours when the contents of Avalon Gardens on Belmont Avenue were sold at auction.
Trumbull SCOPE’s director resigns
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County’s board of directors has
10 teachers, 31 others cut in Austintown
School-board members announced a round of staff cuts that will affect mainly nonteaching employees.
TOWN 4, RANGE 4
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN In 1800, before Ohio was a state, there was a 3.3
Phantoms win in OT; can clinch tonight
Austin Cangelosi’s flip shot in overtime produced just enough magic to have the Youngstown Phantoms one win away from their first USHL playoff series win.
Stolen: Dreams of fruit trees
Lois Martin-Uscianowski no longer lives in the city, but she has a dream of creating a gardenlike atmosphere on the South Side and planted fruit trees to get that dream started.
Second plant worker dies
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The second of two men who were severely burned
Lakeview boys coach resigns
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CORTLAND George Lanterman resigned as Lakeview’s boys
Proposed fee focal point of open session at YSU
A proposed transportation fee was the focal point of a question-and-answer session among Youngstown State University President Cynthia Anderson, students and faculty.
Penguins face four-game sweep; Adams suspended
The Penguins are trying their best to beat up the Philadelphia Flyers.
Official: Vote for area to receive funds
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown area is in 22nd place
Poland hands Canfield its first loss
She had reached base by way of a walk and fielder’s choice in her previous two at bats, but when Emily Chandler stepped to the plate in the top of the seventh inning she had to get a hit.
Gabriel is ‘pitcher perfect’
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com Many dreams have already come true for Poland’s Erin
Police arrest 3 at lease signing
Goshen Township police have identified the three individuals arrested Sunday at an oil and gas lease signing. All three are from outside the Mahoning Valley.
Ohio Dems: Use surplus, tax to aid communities
Democrats in the Ohio House are asking the Republicans who control the chamber and Gov. John Kasich to consider diverting state surplus funds and part of the proceeds of a proposed fracking tax to local governments and school districts.
“The Cabin in the Woods” pays homage to a very specific kind of horror movie —
“The Cabin in the Woods” pays homage to a very specific kind of horror movie — young people getting
Get teachers away from testing
Opinion: Get teachers away from testing Are state proficiencies fool- ing parents and taxpayers? Having
Man charged in Ponzi scheme pleads guilty
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Lakeland, Fla., man, charged federally in
Youngstown schools district needs experienced treasurer
Editorial: Although the Youngstown city schools system shed its state-designated fiscal emergency status more
Massacre suspect defiant as trial begins
Associated Press OSLO, Norway The right-wing fanatic who confessed killing 77 people in a bomb-
Here’s the bottom line on taxes
Opinion: On tax day, which is today this year, everyone’s in favor of tax reform. Nobody can survive the
Man sentenced to 5 years’ probation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND A Canfield man has been sentenced to five
Heartbreaker: Guitars stolen
CULVER CITY, Calif. Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been stolen
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Katherine Komazeco and Mark Vinion, Canfield, boy, April 13.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, city hall. Finance
Jolie-Pitt engagement certain to fuel media frenzy BRANGELIMANIA BEGINS
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Will and Kate were just the warm-up for
By Jo Becker
Opinion: By Jo Becker Los Angeles Times Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga has been found guilty in the
‘Dare to Care’ day
‘Dare to Care’ day Youngstown Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and Youngstown State
Ohio gas prices up a bit since last week
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Good luck, bikers
Opinion: Huron (Mich.) Daily Tribune: It’s been a long time since motorcycle riders have been able to drive
Panetta calls for new steps to stop assaults
Panetta calls for new steps to stop assaults WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
Liberty police investigate robbery, burglaries
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty Township police are looking into a robbery
GOP derails ‘Buffett rule’ taxes on wealthy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic “Buffett rule” bill
Campbell seeks 7 projects worth $622K
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell officials have a wish list of projects
Official invokes 5th Amendment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The General Services Administration inspector general said Monday
‘Disc to Digital’ available
LOS ANGELES DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc., the maker of “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda,”
The Met hits record broadcasts
NEW YORK The Metropolitan Opera in New York has reached a landmark in its movie-theater
Selected local stocks
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Semifinals set for KO Drugs tournament
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL Storylines are beginning to unfold and pairings taking
OEPA explains actions regarding Patriot permits
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency finally has offered comment regarding Patriot Water Treatment LLC in Warren, albeit through a letter postmarked last week. OEPA previously had declined to comment on nearly all aspects regarding Patriot because of pending litigation.
Pulitzers awarded for reporting on PSU abuse case, NYPD
Associated Press NEW YORK The Associated Press won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting
Kenyans sweep at Boston Marathon
Associated Press BOSTON Trailing the leaders by 200 yards when the Boston Marathon slogged
Abortion foes in Ohio lobby for strict bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Supporters of an Ohio bill that would impose the nation’s strictest
YCC pro gives credit to Leadbetter
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN For 13 years Jon Jones has been the go-to pro at the
DeAmicis pitches Columbiana past ITCL rival
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Columbiana Columbiana High’s Dakota DeAmicis has aquired
Ex-NASA worker: Firing was over intelligent-design belief
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A former computer specialist with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
US retail sales rose in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans bought more electronics, started home- improvement
Youngstown teenager shot in chest, arm on East Side, police report
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the shooting of a 15-year-old male from
Problem drive-through closes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After years of neighbors’ attempting to do something about the behavior
Military embarrassed by scandal in Colombia
Associated Press WASHINGTON The top U.S. military officer said Monday the nation’s military
Police probe weekend robberies, assaults
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating several
City council to revisit pipeline, camera issues
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation
Protectionism causes worry
Opinion: CARTAGENA, Colombia The big headlines at the summit of President Barack Obama and 29 other
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15-year-old shot twice in Youngstown
15-year-old shot twice in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the shooting of a 15
Poland sets proposed pay to play fees for sports, band
Poland sets proposed pay to play fees for sports, band POLAND The Poland Board of Education will
Phantoms win in overtime
Phantoms win in overtime YOUNGSTOWN Austin Cangelosi’s goal 6:18 into overtime gave the
Ohio man convicted of tub drowning seeks 4th trial
Ohio man convicted of tub drowning seeks 4th trial
Fla. man pleads guilty to bilking Mahoning Valley investors in Ponzi scheme
Fla. man pleads guilty to bilking NEO investors in Ponzi scheme
SCOPE’s executive director announces resignation
SCOPE’s executive director announces resignation WARREN Janet Schweitzer, executive director of
Canfield man pleads guilty to federal charge of insurance fraud conspiracy
Canfield man pleads guilty to federal charge of insurance fraud conspiracy
Struthers treatment plant explosion kills second victim
Struthers treatment plant explosion kills second victim struthers The second of two men who were
Youngstown area in running to get $50K to fight hunger
Youngstown area in running to get $50K to fight hunger
Big gaps found in nursing homes’ disaster plans
Big gaps found in nursing homes’ disaster plans WASHINGTON (AP) — Tornado, hurricane or flood,
First team of UN monitors arrives in Syria
First team of UN monitors arrives in Syria GENEVA (AP) — The advance team of six U.N. observers
4 hearings this week on agency’s spending scandal
4 hearings this week on agency’s spending scandal WASHINGTON (AP) — A culture of wasteful spending
Local gasoline prices drop; statewide price up slightly
Local gasoline prices drop; statewide price up slightly COLUMBUS The price of gasoline in Ohio
Three arrested protestors identified; none from the Mahoning Valley
Three arrested protestors identified; none from the Mahoning Valley GREEN TOWNSHIP Goshen
Avalon Gardens contents auctioned off this morning
Avalon Gardens contents auctioned off this morning YOUNGSTOWN Years of history were sold away in
Corrected meeting notices for today
Corrected meeting notices for today These meetings were published Sunday on page A3 and shouldn’t
Afghan gov’t: Militant blames Haqqanis for attacks
Afghan gov’t: Militant blames Haqqanis for attacks KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A militant arrested
Breivik defiant as Norway massacre trial begins
Breivik defiant as Norway massacre trial begins OSLO, Norway (AP) — The right-wing fanatic who
NYC man faces terror trial
NYC man faces terror trial NEW YORK (AP) — A man accused of plotting to attack the New York City
Doolittle’s Raid survivors’ 70th reunion in Ohio
Doolittle’s Raid survivors’ 70th reunion in Ohio CINCINNATI (AP) — The last five survivors of the
Coast Guard ends search for 4 missing yacht racers
Coast Guard ends search for 4 missing yacht racers SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Coast Guard says it
WORTH A LOOK
CARD, BINGO PARTIES American Legion Auxiliary Unit 301, 3652 Oakwood Ave., Austintown, will host a
Local attorney will dance for charities
Local attorney will dance for charities PITTSBURGH Boardman attorney Suzanne J. Hayden has been
New Yorker writer George Packer to give free lecture at YSU
New Yorker writer George Packer to give free lecture at YSU Staff report Youngstown New Yorker
Suburban squalor in Austintown
Even on a tighter 2012 budget, the township is slowly ridding itself of vacant and blighted structures.
Tax preparers expect avalanche of late filers
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Fear not, the day of April 16. During most
Students get boost to begin a legacy at YSU
Michael Giambattista kicked off his 18th birthday Sunday by receiving something devoid of wrapping paper and a box: a $1,000 scholarship and a financial boost to start him down his path to higher education.
Smooth sailing
Youngstown State football staff is confident the foundation for a playoff team is in place
YSU survey highlights benefits of Mill Creek MetroParks
A survey conducted by Youngstown State University outlines the importance of a local trail to the health and fitness of Mahoning Valley residents.
Valpo sweeps YSU in baseball
By Ryan buck sports@vindy.com NILES The Youngstown State baseball team was unable to
Layshock hearings to resume in May
Hearings resume next month in the misdemeanor criminal case brought by the Ohio Ethics Commission against former Newton Falls Mayor Pat Layshock, accusing him of influence peddling involving his brother, Ken Layshock.
Reloaded Phantoms gear up for a speedy playoff battle
Youngstown Phantoms coach Anthony Noreen might look like a child on Christmas morning when he stands behind the bench tonight for his team’s first playoff game.
Airbrush artwork vrooms in to Butler
Visitors to the usually staid Butler Institute of American Art will see an unusual sight for the next two weeks.
Don’t expect slowdowns on I-680 to end anytime soon
YOUNGSTOWN - The orange barrels and traffic pattern changes on Interstate 680 aren’t going away anytime soon.
DETAILS | How changes will work
Starting last year, new beneficiaries were required to electronically receive Social Security,
Hafner, Duncan homers wallop Royals
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Travis Hafner gave a powerful reminder of what he’s meant to
Magic defeat Cavs to clinch playoff berth
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Orlando Magic realize they have a long road ahead of them, but
Pettersson rolls to Heritage victory
Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Carl Pettersson had another fast start and finished
Pirates snap 5-game California skid
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Kevin Correia tossed almost as many pitches in a quick and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Hunger Games’ earns $21.5M at box office LOS ANGELES Movie fans have chosen real
Theft at phone tower
Theft at phone tower Hermitage, pa. Hermitage police are investigating the theft of various
18 die in Taliban attacks
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Taliban insurgents struck the heart of the Afghan capital
video game review
‘xenoblade chronicles’ Grade: A Details: $49.99 for Wii In most game-playing households,
Residents: Warnings saved lives
Tornadoes in the Midwest Associated Press WOODWARD, Okla. The television was tuned to
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Today is Monday, April 16, the 107th day of 2012. There are 259 days left in the year. Associated
Flying our turbulent skies
Opinion: DALLAS From his office window, Thomas W. Horton, in his fifth month as CEO of American Airlines,
What’s behind increased use of the B-word?
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES No one could imagine seeing the N-word in
The top 20 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 20 concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
$1 billion for an app — smart?
Opinion: $1 billion for an app — smart? Los Angeles Times: Facebook’s decision to pay $1 billion in stock
Paper: Feds gave millions to failing Ohio charter schools
Associated Press DAYTON More than $4.8 million in federal stimulus money went to Ohio charter
federal benefits Check’s in the mail? Not for long
Associated Press WASHINGTON Starting next year, the check will no longer be in the mail for
Kim pursues his dream while North Koreans live a nightmare
Editorial: Imagine a nation in which its new leader does not address his people for more than 100 days. No need
Mayor takes on teachers union over reforms
Associated Press CLEVELAND The mayor wants to give his hand-picked superintendent the power to
US home-buying season signals a recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON Five years after the U.S. housing bust sent sales and prices
One-act operas at YSU
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Performing Arts Series and the Dana
8 common tax-time goofs that can delay your refund
Associated Press NEW YORK Waiting until the 11th hour to file your tax return suggests your main
President: ‘Angry’ if Secret Service allegations are true
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia President Barack Obama, speaking for the first time about
Big gaps found in nursing homes’ disaster plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Tornado, hurricane or flood, nursing homes are woefully unprepared
ISRAEL B. LOPEZ JR.
ISRAEL B. LOPEZ JR. ACCUSED OF BREAKING AND ENTERING, SAFECRACKING, RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY,
Remains of 3 slain soldiers from Ohio returned home
Associated Press COLUMBUS The remains of three Ohio National Guard soldiers killed in an attack
Ohio trains agents to catch casino cheaters
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio is ready to do battle with the con artists expected to arrive
Obama: US offered no ‘freebies’ to Iran
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia Exposing a rift with Israel, President Barack Obama on
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Trumbull county native finished 37th in the NASCAR
YSU softball team swept as Valparaiso throws a shutout
Staff report Valparaiso, Ind. The Youngstown State softball team fell to Valparaiso 7-0 on
Dole issues recall for bagged salad
Dole issues recall for bagged salad monterey, calif. Dole Food Co. said late Saturday that its
“Those bridges are all still safe for travel. If they weren’t, we would close
“Those bridges are all still safe for travel. If they weren’t, we would close them.” Justin
Tips for the fearful flier
Opinion: By Laura Blumenfeld Los Angeles Times The midair meltdown of a JetBlue pilot last month confirms
Ohio plans to target students’ learning gaps
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio plans to target learning gaps between different groups of
A lot of writers on religious matters seem to get things wrong
Opinion: A lot of writers on religious matters seem to get things wrong There have been letters in The
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Cow that escaped from NJ slaughterhouse will be spared PATERSON, N.J. A cow that
Youngstown Foundation doles out $1.3M to agencies
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation distributed grants
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD
Dubious green jobs
Opinion: By David Kreutzer Heritage Foundation Green jobs or, as our president calls them, the “jobs of
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Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls Exempted Village School District, regular meeting, 6 p.m., board
3 protesters are arrested in Greenford
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Greenford Three environmental protesters were
ACTIVE PROJECTS
ACTIVE PROJECTS State Routes 7, 165 and 170, Beaver and Springfield townships, $1.5 million
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Three protesters arrested at site of BP lease signings in Greenford
Three protesters arrested at site of BP lease signings in Greenford By robert Guttersohn
YSU makes President’s Higher Education Honor Roll
YSU makes President’s Higher Education Honor Roll Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State
Pirates break 5-game losing skid
Pirates break 5-game losing skid SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kevin Correia pitched six effective innings,
Indians sweep Royals
Indians sweep Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Travis Hafner hit one of the longest home runs in
Flyers beat Penguins 8-4
Flyers beat Penguins 8-4 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere, Matt Read and Max Talbot each scored
All Pa. oil, gas waste needs treatment, official urges
All Pa. oil, gas waste needs treatment, official urges Associated Press PITTSBURGH A
Two arrested in death of infant girl found in Toledo freezer
Two arrested in death of infant girl found in Toledo freezer Associated Press TOLEDO Police
Ohio plans aggressive campaign to fight casino con artists
Ohio plans aggressive campaign to fight casino con artists Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio is
Don’t expect I-680 construction slowdowns to end anytime soon
Don’t expect I-680 construction slowdowns to end anytime soon By Ashley Luthern
Haven’t filed taxes yet? Relax, you have two more days
Haven’t filed taxes yet? Relax, you have two more days By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
Millions in federal stimulus dollars flowed to questionable Ohio charter schools
Millions in federal stimulus dollars flowed to questionable Ohio charter schools DAYTON, Ohio
Taliban launch major offensive in Afghanistan; NATO bases targeted
Taliban launch major offensive in Afghanistan; NATO bases targeted Associated Press KABUL,
More than 100 tornadoes rip across Midwest; at least 5 killed
More than 100 tornadoes rip across Midwest; at least 5 killed Associated Press WOODWARD, Okla.
Vallus daughters gather family for parents’ 50th
POLAND Eddie and Patty Vallus of Poland celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage April 8
Kalenits family honors couple for 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN The family of Frank and Ann Kalenits of Youngstown honored them April 5 at a family
Style show to benefit Hannah’s House
Style show to benefit Hannah’s House NILES Warren Family Mission will sponsor A Heart for
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Grace E. Smith
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Grace E. Smith THE HONOREE Residence: Crandall Medical Center, Copeland
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Liberty will have its annual spring meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at First
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate will host speaker Peg Flynn on “The Three R’s of Recycling.” Hostess is Mary
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon at The Youngstown Club, 210 E.
Youngstown Rotary plans annual reverse raffle
YOUNGSTOWN Rotary Club of Youngstown will sponsor its 13th annual reverse raffle, live auction and
Phantoms close season with shootout win
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms’ most successful season
New Castle — A One-Horse Town
For a country creature transplanted in the city, Cooper the miniature horse isn’t so small when it comes to defending himself.
Harding’s Herron awaiting an NFL call
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com When Daniel “Boom” Herron came out of Warren Harding five years
Boardman walk promotes children’s health
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Hunter Crites of Austintown envisions being able to
YSU's Thomas finds role with Red Sox
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Red Sox reliever Justin Thomas has a 5-month-old daughter and a
Excitement reigns as girls choose free prom dresses
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN A large room in Boardman’s Evangel Baptist
YSU sophomore ready for Boston
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com Sam Gindlesberger says he can’t wait. That’s both
Board recommends change to Southington historic site
SOUTHINGTON The Ohio Historic Site Preservation Advisory Board has recommended that the 2011
K.O. Drugs tournament enters second round
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL The 25th annual K.O. Drugs High School Boxing
METRO DIGEST || Sharon native killed
Blood drives set this week Youngstown These blood drives are scheduled in the Red Cross’
Strong performances fill dark ‘Buried Child’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s Griffith
For Wilson, necessity the father of invention
Old-fashioned ingenuity is a great thing. Proof of such is Rich Wilson. During the NEO high
Earth Fest at Penn State Shenango
Staff report SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango’s annual Earth Fest will be Saturday from noon to 5
US, Canada stand alone
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia A summit of 33 Western Hemisphere leader opened Saturday
The Valley’s Titanic loss
The RMS Titanic sank 100 years ago today, April 15, 1912, during a trip from Southampton, England, to New York City, taking 1,178 of her 2,200 passengers to a watery grave. Prominent city resident Col. George D. Wick, the first president of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., was among those who died after the giant ship struck an iceberg about 11:40 p.m. April 14, 1912. The ship sank about three hours later. His body was never recovered.
Events around the world mark Titanic centenary
Associated Press ABOARD MS BALMORAL In the birthplace of Titanic, residents gathered for a
Crossword fans — read this
Opinion: Betty Bannon admits she cheats. She’s obsessed with crossword puzzles, including The Vindicator’s
Family shares matriarch’s Titanic survival
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com hermitage, pa. When Joseph George visited the Harry
2 extra days to watch classic comedies
We get a break this year because April 15 falls on a Sunday, so the procrastinators among us won’t
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Colulmbiana County New complaints Zelda Doak v. Joe Stryffeler, personal injury.
Hall inducts 2012 class in rowdy celebration
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony didn’t miss Axl Rose at all.
ARMS MUSEUM || Titanic exhibit
The Arms Family Museum, Wick Avenue, features “Titanic: Tragedy in the Headlines,” to
ROSEMOND || On parenting
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 12-year-old daughter thinks she’s old enough to set her own bedtime.
Grand Central looks to 2013 centennial
Associated Press NEW YORK Grand Central Terminal will celebrate its centennial as a landmark
Civil War event at Eastwood Mall
Staff report niles The Sutliff Museum of the Warren Library Association will present its second
college costs New site figures potential debt for students
Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Want to calculate how much you could owe in student loans
MASONIC GROUPS
WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic
Exhibit celebrates the life of Pat Nixon
Los Angeles Times YORBA LINDA, Calif. As the wife of an ambitious politician, Pat Nixon had her
Leonardi Legacy concert planned
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Leonardi Legacy concert will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in
Titanic’s sinking: Was it more than human folly?
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON After an entire century that included two
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending April 7
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Lost Years” by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster) 2. “Guilty Wives”
years ago
Today is Sunday, April 15, the 106th day of 2012. There are 260 days left in the year. Associated
DRIVEN TO CREATE
Prototype developer keeps plugging away The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA By way of
Is it time to rethink your cleaning routine?
If you’ve been cleaning the same way for years, it might be time to rethink your routine, says
record reviews
Bonnie Raitt Album: “Slipstream” (Redwing Records) Grade: B It takes Bonnie Raitt less than a
US tax code must be reformed
Opinion: By Dean Garfield McClatchy-Tribune The recent trend of positive job numbers — while good — do
Season to end on high notes
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Randall Craig
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q: I so admire David Tutera. Can you tell me about him? He appears to have a
Salem author plans book-signing event
Salem author plans book-signing event SALEM R.T. Schuck, a Salem artist, has written a biography
CAREER PATHS
CAREER PATHS MANUFACTURING Brad Fedorchak was recently promoted to business manufacturing
For this budding farmer, incubator fosters growth
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. Every week, Joe Rowland places a framed photocopy of a
Good Morning event to take place in May
Good Morning event to take place in May CANFIELD The Good Morning, Canfield breakfast will take
Nursing-home residents love ... Hanging out with their 4-legged friend
By JoAnn Jones Special to The Vindicator HOWLAND Veronica Veselich, a resident of Shepherd of
Who had right to stand ground?
Opinion: Who had right to stand ground? I have followed the Trayvon Martin case from the beginning to now.
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. My mom used to say, “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” Where did that phrase originate?
Politics rears its ugly head
Opinion: To understand just how difficult it will be to change the court system in Mahoning County below the
Biffle pulls away; Roush wins again
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Greg Biffle regained the lead when he charged under Jimmie
Harangody leads Cavaliers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Luke Harangody had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Parker scored
Flyers stake their claim as NHL’s comeback kids
Associated Press VOORHEES, N.J. There is no shortage of suggestions, from serious to silly, for
Severe weather hits Midwest
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. More than a dozen possible tornadoes were reported Saturday as
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food and clothing
YSU softball team drops two
Staff report VALPARAISO, IND. After falling to Valparaiso 4-3 in the opener, the Youngstown
US military also involved in scandal
Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia An embarrassing scandal involving prostitutes and Secret
Big crowd watches Bucks’ passing game
Associated Press COLUMBUS The look in Urban Meyer’s eyes said it all as several hundred Ohio
Don’t compound a tragedy
Editorial: Don’t compound a tragedy The state of Pennsylvania has taken on a challenging and necessarily
Law gives Zimmerman chances
Associated Press MIAMI George Zimmerman persuaded the police not to charge him for killing
A classic retelling of the tale
Editorial: Perhaps no other single histori- cal event manages to reach across generations as does the sinking
newsmakers
newsmakers Richie, Anderson among tax scofflaws LOS ANGELES Pamela Anderson and Lionel Richie
Liberty’s model of efficiency
Editorial: Consolidation of Liberty Township’s 911 emergency phone service serves as a win-win-win
Valpo’s Wild pitcher shuts down Penguins
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com NILES Youngstown State baseball coach Rich Pasquale will
Brawl, blown lead can’t stop Indians
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run double with two outs in the 10th
Toledo police find dead infant in freezer
Toledo police find dead infant in freezer TOLEDO Police in Toledo are investigating the
Saturday, April 14 (85 stories)
Sharon native found murdered in S.C.
A 24-year-old Sharon native was found dead as a result of an apparent homicide in Columbia, S.C.
Valley Best Buys escape closings — for now
Two Mahoning Valley Best Buy locations staved off closings — for now, at least.
About 200 walk today for disabled kids
Hunter Crites of Austintown envisions being able to one day drive a car and see New York City.
FOX News to interview Poland's Gabriel on Sunday morning
FOX News to interview Poland's Gabriel on Sunday morning NEW YORK Poland High softball senior
UPDATE: Secret Service scandal in Columbia extends to military
An embarrassing scandal involving prostitutes and Secret Service agents widened Saturday when the U.S. military confirmed five service members staying at the same hotel in Colombia may have been involved in misconduct as well.
11 Secret Service agents relieved of duty in Columbia after prostitution allegations
A U.S. lawmaker says a "significant number" of Secret Service agents involved in an alleged prostitution scandal at an international summit brought women back to their hotel rooms before President Barack Obama arrived in Colombia.
Katie Berlon, Anthony Catalano plan May nuptials
The parents of Katie Berlon and Anthony Catalano are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of their children.
Miss Bako to wed Mr. Riccitelli in afternoon rite
MINERAL RIDGE Larry and Carla Bako of Mineral Ridge are announcing the engagement of their
Alaina Cardon, Lee Keck plan fairgrounds rite
Alaina Cardon and Lee Keck, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement along with their
Michelle Pastello, Josh Donchess set June nuptials
STRUTHERS Richard and Melissa Pastello, and Barbara Donchess, all of Struthers, are announcing the
Free family fun night planned
Free family fun night COLUMBIANA Crown Theater invites the community to a free family fun night
Boardman YouTube fight video participants ID'd
Police Chief Jack Nichols said detectives have identified “several” people involved in a local fight club that was filmed and uploaded to YouTube in March and expects arrests to be made by the middle of next week.
YSU prof to speak about Mayan culture, demise Sunday in Boardman
Youngstown State University Professor Matthew Omansky will speak at Boardman Park about the Mayan civilization.
Site work launches $840K effort to overhaul Wick Recreation Area
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The James L. Wick Recreation Area’s face-lift has
Pavlik OVI charge dismissed
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com Canfield A charge of operating a vehicle while
Bull in pen attacks, kills Champion man
Staff report champion A bull killed a 62-year-old resident of North Park Avenue Extension late
4 finalists tapped for Youngstown schools treasurer
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school board has narrowed to four the
Homers help Valpo beat YSU
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com NILES A pair of three-run homers by Valparaiso helped the
SCOPE funding cut over violations
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A state review found that SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County
Prep baseball roundup
United 16, Heartland Christian 5 COLUMBIANA Brett Albright hit two homers for the Eagles. For Heartland Christian, Brandon Crawford hit a two-run double and Christian Stryffler had two singles.
Creative, scientific disciplines interact in YSU lab
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Visual arts and engineering seem like opposite
School officials in Liberty look for missing equipment
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Liberty State and local officials are demanding an
Ohio GOP touts unity to defeat Obama in Nov.
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Kevin DeWine officially stepped down as the chairman of
Jordan Brown found guilty in slayings, awaits sentencing
Jordan Brown, now 14, was declared guilty Friday of killing Kenzie Houk, his father's fiancee, and her third child, a son who was about two weeks from delivery. Houk is shown above with her two daughters, whom Jordan considered stepsisters. Jordan was 11 at the time of the slaying and when police took the above photo.
The Titanic sinks again on TV screen
By Moira Macdonald The Seattle Times SEATTLE We all know how it ended. No one alive has
Ryan plan hurts disabled in US
Opinion: By Mike Ervin McClatchy-Tribune The budget plan released by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul
BP meets with Trumbull landowners
BP expects about 2,000 people to sign mineral-rights leases with the company through Monday for its planned drilling in Trumbull County. On the fourth day of lease-signing at the Greenford Bobcats Space Center, the former Greenford Middle School, the parking lot already was full shortly after 9 a.m. as people were going through the roughly one-hour process.
Oversight of drilling to be coordinated
The Obama administration said Friday it is creating a high-level working group to coordinate federal oversight of natural gas production, amid industry complaints that excessive regulation could stymie a natural gas boom that has pushed prices to 10-year lows.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert S. McCoy, 25, of 2555 Lexington Ave., Apt.
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Justin Patterson, also known
Pinwheels for Prevention Students create winning posters for contest
Staff report Youngstown Mahoning County Children Services has partnered with Youngstown City
2 MCCTC students earn gold medals in competition
Staff report Canfield Students in the Early Childhood Development program at the Mahoning County
Ohio colleges Access expands for free online tutoring
Staff report Columbus The Ohio Board of Regents has announced expanded access to free online
LIFTING SPIRITS
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON As a medical helicopter rushes to help a child facing life or death,
Ohio PTA to honor students for their outstanding artwork
Staff report Columbus Sixty-two students from throughout the state will be honored for
Diocese bestows discipleship award to 28 teens
Staff report The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Orthodox church celebrates Easter
A Christian faith has lasted in the heart of the people long after the Christian Empire has ceased
Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy poland Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road (Route 224), will host a Divine Mercy
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Baptist council will host revival
Staff report youngstown The Baptist Pastor’s Council will begin its annual community revival and
BEST IN SHOW
Staff report Poland Eighth-grade students Brennan Bizon and Anne Alcorn earned Best of Show at
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown mayor to open 3rd Big Tap
Youngstown mayor to open 3rd Big Tap YOUNGSTOWN The third annual Big Tap In on April 21 at the
eAGLE OF THE CROSS Recipients
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has named the 28
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 21.58 —.13 Avalon
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mike Vecchione, 8 p.m.: Nationally-known comedian from Canfield
Colt Knost leads Heritage by 2 shots
Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Colt Knost believes he’s finally ready to succeed on
What did Zimmerman say?
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Despite what some people think they heard, prosecutors say
Indians score seven runs in first inning, beat KC
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Michael Brantley had one hit in 17 at-bats during Cleveland’s
Brother of Beatle to exhibit at Butler
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An exhibition of photographs by Mike McCartney,
Cavaliers lose big at Indiana
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer Indianapolis For 20 minutes, it was tough to tell
Demjanjuk lawyers raise citizenship issue
Associated Press CLEVELAND A recently deceased Ohio autoworker convicted of Nazi war crimes
Get executions back on track for Portage, Trumbull killers
Editorial: Two noteworthy developments this week in Connecticut and Ohio reinforce the highly contentious