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Canfield couple wins Rolling 5
Michael J. and Karen A. Popovec of Canfield won $593,900 after matching all five numbers drawn in the Thursday’s Rolling Cash 5 game of the Ohio Lottery.
New Castle woman suffers head injury in crash
A woman was thrown from her car after it hit a utility pole on state Route 168 this morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Internet group: Quality over speed in new domains
Internet group: Quality over speed in new domains NEW YORK (AP) — The organization in charge of
Public must assist police to help reduce crime, says Warren safety-service director
Public must assist police to help reduce crime, says Warren safety-service director
NYRA fires CEO, top counsel as state investigates
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Racing Association says it has fired CEO Charles Hayward and its chief counsel as the state investigates why $8.5 million in winnings wasn’t paid to bettors.
Trial set in July on Warren massage-parlor ordinance
Trial set in July on Warren massage-parlor ordinance
3 convicted, 6 acquitted in sex trafficking case
3 convicted, 6 acquitted in sex trafficking case NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee jury has
48 Pa. transit workers still on job after jackpot
48 Pa. transit workers still on job after jackpot PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Four dozen Philadelphia
Octogenarian graduates Saturday decades after college start
Octogenarian graduates Saturday decades after college start
‘The Bishop’ convicted of sending dud pipe bombs
‘The Bishop’ convicted of sending dud pipe bombs CHICAGO (AP) — A former Iowa letter carrier who
Columbus Zoo returns surviving exotic animals to widow
Columbus Zoo returns surviving exotic animals to widow
Occupy Youngstown protests foreclosures
Occupy Youngstown protests foreclosures YOUNGSTOWN — Seven Occupy Youngstown participants came out
Fed official proposes new rule on fracking reporting on Indian land
Fed official proposes new rule on fracking reporting on Indian land
CDC report: More girls use best kinds of birth control
CDC report: More girls use best kinds of birth control
Pa. cop, firefighter charged with molesting teen girl
Pa. cop, firefighter charged with molesting teen girl
Road closing next week on Beaver-Springfield Township border
Road closing next week on Beaver-Springfield Township border
7 of Ohio's largest police departments discuss ways to combat violent crime
7 of Ohio's largest police departments discuss ways to combat violent crime
7 wounded at KSU shooting 42 years ago want answers
7 wounded at KSU shooting 42 years ago want answers
Tree- and shrub-pruning workshop is Monday in Canfield
Tree- and shrub-pruning workshop is Monday in Canfield
Georgia man to be sentenced for sex with Mineral Ridge teen
Christopher A. Brown, 31, of Dekalb, Ga., pleaded guilty in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to felonious assault and gross sexual imposition.
Shoe drive for needy May 12 at Mollenkopf Stadium
A Soles 4 Souls shoe drive will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12 at Mollenkopf Stadium at Warren G. Harding High School, 860 Elm Road NE.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet for a potluck
2 hospitalized after head-on crash
Two victims of a car accident on Wilmington Road were in fair condition Thursday at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, the hospital reported.
Masury motorcyclist crically injured in crash with pickup
Motorcyclist Kurt Betts, 47, of Masury, was in critical condition Thursday after he was injured in a Wednesday evening crash with a pickup truck on Warren-Sharon Road.
Business group donates $25K for Bo Rein stadium renovations
The Niles Area Business Council of Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has presented a $25,000 check to the REIN (Renovating Excellence in Niles) Committee for renovations to Niles McKinley High School’s Bo Rein Stadium.
Cause of $80K Hubbard garage fire remains undetermined
Firefighters say the cause of a garage fire likely will remain undetermined because the structure was burned so badly.
Events at KSU today mark 42nd anniversary of campus shootings
Events at KSU today mark 42nd anniversary of campus shootings Staff report KENT Today marks
Youngstown students fill 65 garbage bags in city cleanup
As she put the remains of a book, shoe and wooden sign into a large garbage bag, Ivellisse Ayala said she is proud to be “making a difference in our community.”
Animal Kingdom trainer hopes for 2nd Team Valor Derby win
Graham Motion shrugs his shoulders when asked, then offers, as usual, a dirt-honest appraisal of his horse, Went the Day Well.
Niles Red Dragons hang on for victory at Canfield
Niles hangs on for victory at Canfield
YSU drilling program hunts for students
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A program is coming to Youngstown State
Howland, Harding win titles at county
Wyatt Hartman, Lauren Schattinger win overall MVPs By Jim Flick sports@vindy.com cortland
Ohio State Pen inmates launch hunger strike
A large hunger strike is under way at the Ohio State Penitentiary, according to the prison’s warden David Bobby and two Valley lawyers who once represented penitentiary inmates in a federal class-action lawsuit.
Eight is enough: RMU rolls past YSU softball
The visiting Robert Morris Colonials swept a non-conference double-header from the Youngstown State softball team Thursday evening at McCune Park.
Butler masterpiece, ‘Snap the Whip,’ gets fitting frame
“Snap the Whip,” the priceless and iconic painting that long has been the signature piece of the Butler Institute of American Art’s collection, now has a frame that befits its stature.
Woman finds autistic son, 7, left alone at Warren day care
Staff report WARREN Brandi Norman says she was very upset when she arrived at her son’s day-care
Canfield students visit new Oz
By Elise Franco | efranco@vindy.com Canfield 111Cleland, theater arts teacher for grades seven
Plan for smaller schools OK’d in Youngstown
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Ninth-graders who aren’t enrolled in one of
Day of Prayer observed in Youngstown
“Watch your mouth!” is the directive that Pastor Everett Whiteside gave the 100 or so at National Day of Prayer on Thursday on Central Square in downtown Youngstown.
Wish recipient thanks students
Madison Antal, 5, and her mom, Cristal Antal, both of Lordstown, left, presented an appreciation plaque Thursday to Poland Union Elementary students who raised funds to support Madison’s Make-A-Wish project. Make-A-Wish representative Kim Sazima, right, also was on hand to thank the students.
Cafes may need to register
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Internet caf s and other unregulated gaming
Russian warning
Russian warning MOSCOW Russia’s top military officer has threatened to carry out a pre-emptive
METRO DIGEST || Masury motorcyclist critical after crash with pickup
Motorcyclist critical BROOKFIELD Motorcyclist Kurt Betts, 47, of Masury, was in critical
Austintown briefs
Create a business plan Learn about writing and revising a business plan for your new or
Neptune swimmers excel at Zone championships
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Youngstown Y-Neptune swim team sent 42 athletes to the
Taylor-Winfield, Boltech to merge
Staff report youngstown Two companies within the Brilex Group of Companies will merge. All
Justice speaks at Trumbull Law Day
Staff report HOWLAND Yvette McGee Brown, raised by a single mother, elected at age 32 to a
Frack finding
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. Wyoming’s governor persuaded the head of the U.S. Environmental
Facebook sets IPO at range of $28 to $35
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook has set a price range of $28 to $35 for its initial public
The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va., on synthetic drugs:
Opinion: The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va., on synthetic drugs: It took a state law enacted a year ago
Chase in two states ends in apprehension of Greenville escapee
Staff report greenville, pa. A man who was to be arraigned on an assault charge escaped from
Program to offer summer jobs to low- and moderate-income youths
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A summer employment program for young people from low- and moderate-
Kipnis powers Tribe past Chicago
Associated Press chicago Jason Kipnis hit a three-run homer and finished with a career-high four
Ban on driving while texting OK’d
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate signed off on legislation Thursday that
Bedard whiffs 11; Bucs set record with 17 strikeouts
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Over and over again, the scene was repeated. St. Louis hitters just
3 tied for lead at Wells Fargo
Associated Press charlotte, n.c. Webb Simpson was nervous playing in the same group with Tiger
DFT/Above, Emmett Conner, a senior at the Choffin Career and Technical Center, helps remove garbage from
Above, Emmett Conner, a senior at the Choffin Career and Technical Center, helps remove garbage from
Trumbull officials OK fees, rules for fracking companies
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners Thursday approved new fees, insurance and
Robbery attempt leads to gunfire
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An apparent attempted robbery led to an
GSA offered tax breaks — for a price
Associated Press WASHINGTON It was a curious offer to contractors from a government agency:
Officials consider new building
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners will ask engineering and
oddly enough
oddly enough Snake blamed for power outage in Oklahoma City OKLAHOMA CITY Officials said a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.39 —0.20 Avalon
Don’t crow about bin Laden
Opinion: We’re far enough away from it now that we can probably all agree: It was a mistake for George W.
Business summit
Business summit warren The city and Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League’s Minority Business
Letters show bin Laden was isolated, angry
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Seventeen letters seized from Osama bin Laden’s Pakistani
Officials move to replace bridge
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown The county engineer’s office is moving toward
Chinese dissident speaks by phone to congressional hearing
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to a congressional hearing
Right call on abortion bill
Opinion: Commercial Dispatch, Columbus, Miss.: Good for Hob Bryan. Rather than let a politically popular
38 eligible to be Warren officers
Staff report WARREN The Warren Civil Service Commission has certified 38 men and women as
Birthdays
Birthdays Opera singer Roberta Peters is 82. Rock musician Dick Dale is 75. Actor Richard Jenkins
Her hippie charm intact, singer is back
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Melanie Safka, the ’60s and ’70s pop singer known simply
Art show and sale
Art show and sale Artists of the Mahoning Commons and Friends will have an open house and sale
METRO DIGEST || Visit canceled
Visit canceled YOUNGSTOWN The Saturday appearance by Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., author of “The
“fairly legal” (9 p.m., usa): Apparently, the jail house really does rock. On
“fairly legal” (9 p.m., usa): Apparently, the jail house really does rock. On “Fairly Legal,”
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
A break for Covelli Centre
Opinion: The “I’m Just a Bill” Schoolhouse Rock! segment about how a bill becomes a law makes the process
Victorian Theater presents ‘One-Acts’
Staff report Youngstown “An Evening of One-Acts,” which has been a popular staple for the
Senate bill serves as flimsy lifesaver for Postal Service
Editorial: On the surface, the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan approval last week of legislation that would halt the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Aaron R. Thomas, 26, of 4161 New Road, Austintown,
Public employees get their perks
Opinion: Public employees get their perks It seems as though I read in The Vindicator almost every week
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Drood, the Musical,” 7:30 p.m.: A version of Charles Dickens’
Occupy group to protest foreclosure
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Occupy Youngstown will protest the foreclosure of the Pig Iron Press, 26
RG Steel to cut pay of managers, office workers
Staff report WARREN RG Steel will be cutting the pay of management and office employees at its
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration building,
Cyclist riding to benefit hospice
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Most days, Poland cyclist Chuck Campbell can be found pedaling
Canfield sport briefs
Canfield seeks girls volleyball coach Canfield High School is searching for a head girls
N. America boosts GM 1st-quarter results
Associated Press DETROIT High costs and falling sales in Europe weighed on General Motors’
Pay, pension contributions go up for Mahoning auditor workers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Union workers in the Mahoning County
Aqua America adds Ohio water systems
Staff report Bryn Mawr, Pa. Aqua America has purchased new water systems as a way to strengthen
Youngstown man pleads guilty to fraud
Staff report Columbus A Youngstown man who pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud has
Free clothing
Free clothing West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Presidential race will be very close
Opinion: Six months from Sunday, Americans will choose between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. All signs are
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 4, the 125th day of 2012. There are 241 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mess in China could yet end well
Opinion: No screenwriter could have dreamed up the saga of the blind Chinese human-rights lawyer Chen
National Day of Prayer History and Valley events
Because of the faith of many of the Founding Fathers, public prayer and national days of prayer have
Canfield inducts new class into National Honor Society
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School hosted its annual National Honor
Fitch robotics team going national
The Falcotech Robotics team finished second in the Queen City Regional Competition April 4 to earn a
Boardman briefs
Swap jigsaw puzzles at the library The Boardman library will host a jigsaw puzzle swap on
Career center Trash Bash is smashing success
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For about a month, the students in Melissa Hackett’s Interactive
Second-graders visit Little Red Schoolhouse
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Union Elementary second-graders explored Poland’s history in-
Mills family dazzles at Lynn Kirk
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com The students at Lynn Kirk Elementary witnessed a real balancing
Dobbins first-graders share pocket poems
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary first-graders celebrated “Poetry in a Pocket
Boardman runners ninth in Columbus meet
Twenty-one members of the Boardman girls track team traveled to the Thomas Worthington Invitational
Students compete in ‘Iron Crafter’ competition
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Artistic ninth- through 12th-graders gathered at Boardman Pat
Poland briefs
Discuss books on communication Book Discussion Group sponsored by the Friends of PLYMC and
Neptune swimmers excel at championships
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Youngstown Y-Neptune swim team sent 42 athletes to the
First-graders get primer for Butler visit
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary first-graders prepared for its big trip to the
Austintown Police Blotter
March 28 Burglary: An unlocked apartment was entered and a television and PlayStation3 were taken
Neptune swimmers excel at Zone championships
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Youngstown Y-Neptune swim team sent 42 athletes to the
Boys track squad earns Federal League win
The Boardman boys track team improved its Federal League record to 3-0, and its overall record to
Poland sport briefs
Poland seeks volleyball coaches Poland Seminary High School has coaching openings for girls junior
Canfield community walks for water well
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Several Canfield community service groups teamed up April
Poland Police Blotter
March 12 Identity theft: An elderly Suncrest Drive man found out someone had used his account
Canfield honors senior softball players
The Canfield High School softball team honored seniors Laura Beck, Gina Mancini and Sarah Vrabel
Second-graders share poems with grandparents
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Dobbins second-graders in Karen DeVito’s class celebrated their
Canfield briefs
Check your blood pressure The Canfield library will host a blood pressure check hosted by the
Neptune swimmers excel at Zone championships
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Youngstown Y-Neptune swim team sent 42 athletes to
Austintown art students dubbed ‘Iron Crafters’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Artistic ninth- through 12th-graders gathered at Boardman Pat
Youth soccer team wins tourney in Columbus
The FC Canfield Simon Roofing-Fairway Ford girls U-13 soccer team recently won the Nike Cup
Boardman sport briefs
Boardman baseball sweeps Massillon Perry The Boardman varsity baseball team swept a pair of
Austintown sport briefs
‘Boom Boom’ Mancini biography planned A biography on Youngstown’s Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini called
Home-cooked meal is sweet surprise
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Marilyn Barnhart prepared a dinner of fried chicken, baked
Boardman Police Blotter
March 9 Attempted burglary: Someone tried to enter a home in the 4600 block of Rush Circle through
Thursday temp broke record
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though the Mahoning Valley won’t see another
Lloyd PTA hosts Mom’s Night Out
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Moms made a sweet memory with their Lloyd students on April 26.
Third-graders encouraged to conquer OAA tests
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Lynn Kirk Elementary third-graders were treated like superstars on
Author shares Holocaust diaries with Center students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since January, Boardman Center Middle School teacher Jesse
Canfield honors senior softball players
The Canfield High School softball team honored seniors Laura Beck, Gina Mancini and Sarah Vrabel
JV softball squad wins Akron tourney
Poland Seminary High School’s junior varsity softball team started the season 11-0, including wins
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