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George Lindsey, Goober on ‘Andy Griffith Show,’ dies at 83
George Lindsey, Goober on ‘Andy Griffith Show,’ dies at 83 Associated Press NASHVILLE George
Going to shale-job session Monday? Don’t forget documents
Going to shale-job session Monday? Don’t forget documents Staff rePOrt YOUNGSTOWN Zane State
Another fight reported near Taft School in Youngstown
Another fight reported near Taft School in Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Another Sunday
Vindicator wins many awards in annual Associated Press competition
Vindicator wins many awards in annual Associated Press competition Staff report COLUMBUS Staff
Cornersburg church adopts new strategies to meet rising tide of poverty in Valley
Cornersburg church adopts new strategies to meet rising tide of poverty in Valley By AMANDA C.
Law on credit-reporting fails consumers, Ohio report says
Law on credit-reporting fails consumers, Ohio report says COLUMBUS Americans are virtually
Designer Lepore to speak at YSU spring graduation; 2,200 to get degrees
Designer Lepore to speak at YSU spring graduation; 2,200 to get degrees Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Gingrich: Romney ‘has earned the right’ to be president
Gingrich: Romney ‘has earned the right’ to be president Associated Press WASHINGTON Former
State to gain $150M from company moving racetrack to Austintown
State to gain $150M from company moving racetrack to Austintown Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio
Attacker in Afghan army uniform kills NATO coalition soldier
Attacker in Afghan army uniform kills NATO coalition soldier Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan
Ohio corn growers expect record crop despite freeze, seed shortage
Ohio corn growers expect record crop despite freeze, seed shortage By Burton Speakman
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana meets at 10 a.m. Pearl Marlos will lead the class in a lesson. WEDNESDAY Daisy
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Mau Mil Club will meet at noon at Friendly’s. June Hill and Martha Sulik will serve as
SOCIETY DIGEST || St. Monica Guild to meet Tuesday
Springtime at Garden planned in Cortland CORTLAND The 7th Annual Springtime at the Garden will
YAFWC will honor local television anchor
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will honor Stan Boney on May 16 at the
Players who have heart will tee off for the AHA
YOUNGSTOWN Area celebrity and NFL star Tom Cousineau will tee off with participants at the
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Fortnightly IV will meet at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and installation of officers.
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Hall at St. Nicholas Church on Fifth
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Learn about woodland wildflowers
Join McKeever staff to learn about Pennsylvania’s woodland wildflowers from 10 to 11 a.m. May 12 at the McKeever Center, 55 McKeever Lane.
Senior Safety Summit June 15 at KSU Trumbull
Trumbull County Probate Court will have a Senior Safety Summit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 in the Kent State University at Trumbull administration building.
Hartford cleanup set for May 19
Hartford Township will conduct its annual cleanup from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 for township residents only.
Chwaliks mark 60th anniversary with their family
FOSTORIA, OHIO Chester and Dorothy Chwalik, formerly of Campbell and now residing in Fostoria,
Surprise party honors Meanses on their 35th wedding anniversary
CANFIELD Gary and Wilma Means of Canfield were honored at a surprise party in recognition of their
Free bike rodeo for kids 4-9
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2860 E. Market St., will have a free bike rodeo from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 19 for children age 4 to 9.
4th annual Rain Barrel Painting Contest seeking artists
The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District will have its 4th annual Rain Barrel Painting Contest called “The Wonderful World of Wetlands.”
7th annual North Coast Motorcycle Safety Ride set for May 19
The Seventh Annual North Coast Motorcycle Safety Ride will be May 19 and include Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties.
Fair or foul? Schools turn to athletes for revenue
By Ashley Luthern and Elise Franco news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the face of voter rejection
Does PAY-TO-PLAY work?
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Tony Ross is a big man with a big heart, particularly when it
Fitch, Jakovina reach higher heights
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com austintown Over the last two months, Fitch senior Jay Jakovina
‘Biggest Loser’ tells 2,500 at men's rally how he became better man
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Not long ago, Danny Cahill was gaining a tremendous
Optimist notebook | More from Austintown Fitch High School
Panther power: Youngstown East continued its strong track season by picking up three individual victories.
Swipas, Champion get the best of rivals from Lakeview
By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com CORTLAND Sometimes one run is enough, especially when of most
Motorcycle ride will benefit kids of fallen veterans
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of the Howland American Legion
Wick Park walkers draw attention to signs and symptoms of lupus
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Purple ribbons were painted on the faces
29 temporary workers become permanent at Lordstown GM plant
Staff report LORDSTOWN Two weeks after converting 100 temporary assembly workers to permanent
Special Olympics set in Girard on Saturday
Staff report Girard Five counties will be represented at the third annual Special Olympics Track
Warden: Don't leave them alone
Paul Bevak of Campbell has rescued two pit bulls, and says any dog will behave when you treat and raise them properly.
Restorative justice does work
Opinion: There is an enormous amount of money spent on keeping our communities and neighborhoods safe.
record reviews
Carrie Underwood Album: “Blown Away” (19/Arista) Grade: C The cover of Carrie Underwood’s
Woman, 74, drowns in Southeast Ohio
Associated Press AMESVILLE, Ohio Authorities say a recent hip surgery patient using a walker
Logano slingshots to Nationwide victory
Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. Joey Logano nipped Kyle Busch at the finish line Saturday to
Fire at Peru rehab center kills 14
Fire at Peru rehab center kills 14 CHOSICA, Peru A predawn fire swept through a drug
Limelights, Career Paths
Finance James A. Rhodes III has joined the First National Bank as an Agribusiness and Community
Ohio State loses top football recruit
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio State recruit has told the Buckeyes he will not attend the
Indians lose on Beltre’s homer in 11th inning
Associated Press CLEVELAND Pinch-hitter Adrian Beltre hit a three-run homer in the 11th inning
newsmakers
newsmakers CBS threatens ABC over reality series LOS ANGELES CBS is hoping a legal warning
METRO DIGEST || 7th North Coast ride to promote safety
7th North Coast ride to promote safety PARKMAN The Seventh Annual North Coast Motorcycle Safety
Bunched up at the top
— Wells fargo xxxxxxxxxxxx | round 3 — Webb Simpson has one-shot lead at Wells Fargo
Businessmen’s League finishes its 50th season
Staff report BOARDMAN On May 6, 1960, Ed Theis and the late Richard “Dick” Wilson opened the
Mental health, drug agencies to merge
Associated Press COLUMBUS State agencies providing mental-health and substance-abuse services
Ahmadinejad loses support in election
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s support in Iran’s parliament
Obama blasts Romney at OSU
Associated Press COLUMBUS Plunging into his campaign for a new term, President Barack Obama tore
Sign up now for Greatest
The Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament tees off Friday, Aug. 24 at Mill Creek Golf Course.
Rock City celebrating 80th anniversary
Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. It’s been advertised on barns and billboards across much of
Ohio personal income-tax collections beat forecast
Associated Press COLUMBUS State personal income-tax collections in Ohio are up nearly 7 percent
METRO DIGEST || Motorcyclist killed
Motorcyclist killed POLAND Tammy Miller, 20, of Youngstown, was killed while riding a motorcycle
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. Target has a wonderful TV commercial in which people jump out of a hot-air
Renewal hearing set for Ohio nuke plant
Associated Press PORT CLINTON, Ohio Federal regulators are set to consider whether to renew the
Hearing proceeds despite disruptions crafted by 9/11 mastermind, co-defendants
Associated Press GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba The self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11
A place to honor Greatest Valley golf
Hello fellow golfers! After what was actually a not all that unpleasant winter, I’m very happy to
Engaging actors stand out in ‘Drood’
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This weekend and next, the actors of
BEAUTY & BRAINS
McClatchy Newspapers Herb spirals aren’t just another pretty space. The snail-shaped herb
FINE FINISHER
I’ll have another, a 15-1 shot, comes roaring down the stretch to win 138th kentucky derby
Corruption in Valley’s genetic code
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras wasn’t about to let this writer’s
Please pardon our mistakes
Opinion: I have a correction to make. In last week’s column, I mistakenly reported that the Covelli Centre
SUVs take off in China
Los Angeles Times BEIJING Fuel-efficient vehicles are the rage in the United States, but in
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, May 6, the 127th day of 2012. There are 239 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Solar tariffs: Will they be job killers?
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES A simmering trade dispute is highlighting a debate about the
POP CULTURE Q&A
POP CULTURE Q&A Q: My wife and I and many of our neighbors watch “NCIS,” and not one of us has
Prima Health Care to extend hours
Prima Health Care to extend hours Prima Health Care will be extending its hours at two local
‘BatsLIVE’ has waiting list
Staff report Slippery Rock, Pa. Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,
A little movie called “The Avengers” came out this weekend. Among its impressive
A little movie called “The Avengers” came out this weekend. Among its impressive ensemble cast is
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Laus Deo Foundation v. Gary Simms, money. Julia
ROSEMOND || America’s childrearing problems are serious
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 4-year-old stepson still has the occasional tantrum in response to
Early arrivals
1111WHAT’S NEXT? In our hunt for a clever theme for our June Snapz feature we discovered that June
THINKING BIG
Manager looks to add dimensions around The Globe By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com
When stations gave service
Opinion: When stations gave service Many, many years ago there were businesses called service stations.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Walmart toilet paper cleans up in tests
Never mind squeezing the Charmin. Consumer Reports’ testers recently put 25 toilet papers through a
State budget surplus justifies revisiting funding for schools
Editorial: When Gov. John Kasich and the Republican controlled General Assembly adopted the state’s $55 billion
Public invited to pasture walk on dairy farm
Staff report Carrollton A pasture walk is planned for 6:30 p.m. May 24 at John and Matthew
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 28
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Wind Through the Keyhole” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “The
Columbiana’s Dunlap, YCS’s Grier capture Clipper Invite awards
Staff report COLUMBIANA Youngstown Christian’s Ryan Grier won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and
Walker homers as Bucs top Reds
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald doesn’t consider himself a strikeout pitcher.
Caps win, tie semifinal series
Associated Press washington Back a few seasons ago, when Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and
Lindsey excited to be with Steelers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Brandon Lindsey spent last weekend gathered in a room with his
Jeff Gordon on pole for race at Talladega
Associated Press TALLADEGA, Ala. Jeff Gordon understands winning a pole doesn’t mean very much
Buffett: Wal-Mart mishandled probe
McClatchy Newspapers OMAHA, Neb. Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and Chief Executive Warren Buffett
Rockers get on the wine train
By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Backstage with the rock band Train before a
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER? OPTIONS IN THE MAHONING VALLEY ABOUND
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
‘Ticked Off’ author plans library visit
‘Ticked Off’ author plans library visit HUBBARD Janet DeCesare of Mineral Ridge, author of