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Boardman trustees to meet Thursday
Boardman Township trustees canceled today’s special meeting and rescheduled it for 4 p.m. Thursday in the township meeting room, 8299 Market St.
Bike to Work Warren Breakfast May 18
A city councilman and county health-department official are organizing the Bike to Work Warren Breakfast from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. May 18 at the Log Cabin on Mahoning Avenue on Courthouse Square.
President Obama voices his support for gay marriage
President Obama voices his support for gay marriage
Uncle testifies at Michigan serial stabbing trial
Uncle testifies at Michigan serial stabbing trial FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The uncle of a serial
Pa. Senate approves alternative to governor's budget
Pa. Senate approved alternative to governor's budget
Utah environmental activist appeals conviction
Utah environmental activist appeals conviction SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An environmental activist is
Man arrested after Warren Walgreens robbery
Man arrested after Warren Walgreens robbery WARREN Police have arrested a 29-year-old
12 guns, drugs and cash seized in East Side raid
12 guns, drugs and cash seized in East Side raid YOUNGSTOWN An arsenal was removed Tuesday
Violent crimes task force to display items seized
Violent crimes task force to display items seized YOUNGSTOWN City police and Mahoning County
Gun parts found in toys at RI airport being probed
Gun parts found in toys at RI airport being probed WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — Officials say a man whose
Company cited for Cleveland casino garage collapse
Company cited for Cleveland casino garage collapse
Pa. governor stands firm on education, service cuts
Pa. governor stands firm on education, service cuts
Pilot who saved 184 in Sioux City crash dies, was 69
Pilot who saved 184 in Sioux City crash dies, was 69 ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — The pilot who helped
Reminder: Portion of Western Reserve Road in Canfield closed for 30 days beginning today
Reminder: Portion of Western Reserve Road in Canfield closed for 30 days beginning today
Cleveland casino hosts preview before grand opening
Cleveland casino hosts preview before grand opening
Lugar loss has lessons for Republicans, Democrats
Lugar loss has lessons for Republicans, Democrats VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Veteran Sen. Richard
Ohio mom riding mower accidentally runs over her 4-year-old daughter
Ohio mom riding mower accidentally runs over her 4-year-old daughter
Trial delayed for officials from Ohio hot dog shop in Toledo
Trial delayed for officials from Ohio hot dog shop in Toledo
Poll: Support for Afghan war at new low
Poll: Support for Afghan war at new low WASHINGTON (AP) — Support for the war in Afghanistan has
Canfield school board meeting set for today is canceled
Canfield school board meeting set for today is canceled
LOUIE TODAY: Eric Ryan on selling the Covelli
Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will talk with Eric Ryan, executive director of the Covelli Centre, about Mayor Chuck Sammarone's recent suggestion that it may be time to sell the Covelli.
Poll results: Kasich gets kudos for tax hike on fracking, thumbs down on performance in office
Poll results: Kasich gets kudos for tax hike on fracking
Police: Vet, 84, shoots, wounds intruder
Police: Vet, 84, shoots, wounds intruder ELIZABETH, Pa. (AP) — Police say an 84-year-old western
Bachmann becomes a citizen of Switzerland
Bachmann becomes a citizen of Switzerland MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Congresswoman Michele
Some Pittsburgh opera fans jeer plan to honor governor
Some Pittsburgh opera fans jeer plan to honor governor PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Phantom of the Opera
These streets will be closed in Warren for Relay for Life event
These streets will be closed in Warren for Relay for Life event
Fly your kites Saturday at MetroParks Farm
Mill Creek MetroParks will feature kites of all colors, shapes and sizes above the MetroParks Farm on Saturday.
ACTION to discuss adoption of abandoned homes May 17
“Abandoned Homes Adoption” will be among topics to be discussed during a clergy-caucus breakfast meeting of ACTION planned from 9:30 to 11 a.m. May 17 at Holy Trinity Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Drive.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Pricetown United Methodist Church, 4640 Pritchard-Ohltown Road, Newton Falls, will have
Nail-Pechatsko wedding planned for September
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nail of East Palestine are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Lynne Nail of Canfield, to Christopher Stephen John Pechatsko, also of Canfield.
Miss DiPiero, Mr. Yurcho plan June wedding
Katie DiPiero and Anthony Yurcho, both of Canton, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
GWRRA Chapter M plans garage sale
GWRRA Chapter M plans garage sale POLAND Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter M will have
Mom's Night Out set for Thursday at Southern Park
Simon Property Group Inc. will celebrate national Mom’s Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Southern Park Mall.
Mahoning Valley Red Cross annual meeting Saturday
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley’s annual meeting is 10 a.m. Saturday at the chapter headquarters at 661 Mahoning Ave. NW., Warren.
Akron man to be arraigned in Struthers on trafficking charge
An Akron man accused of drug trafficking will be arraigned Friday in Struthers Municipal Court.
Cheryl Saffold disqualified for fall ballot
Warren Councilwoman Cheryl Saffold will not appear on the ballot this November as an independent candidate for the 64th Ohio House of Representatives seat.
Western Reserve Road to close for 30 days today
Mahoning County Engineer’s Office is closing Western Reserve Road between Raccoon Road and state Route 46 today.
New basketball bosses hired at Harding
The Warren Board of Education pulled the personnel equivalent of basketball’s one-and-one play when it approved the hiring of two basketball coaches Tuesday afternoon.
Biden likely to visit Valley
Vice President Joe Biden is expected to make a campaign visit to the Mahoning Valley, likely as early as May 16, according to a source with information about the event.
Columbiana says yes to Moschella
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Five months after resigning as Boardman High’s
Youngstown schools to cut 75 positions for 2012-13
The city school district will employ 75 fewer people next year as part of its plan to contend with declining revenue, reduced enrollment and higher costs.
‘Mustache power’ propels Fitch
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After the Fitch High girls track team won the county
Sheriff Altiere's son could be freed in 30 days
Thomas Altiere Jr. will get a third chance to avoid a drug conviction, but he’ll spend at least 30 days in prison first.
Clegg, White lead Reserve
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com Berlin Center A slow infield, saturated outfield and a
11-year-old Hartford boy: I was assaulted at sleepover
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com VERNON Personnel at two hospitals examined an 11-year-old
Kopachy resigns from Salem
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com SALEM Mike Kopachy, who has led the Salem High football program
Bishop, Hagan have ‘respectful’ meeting
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Robert F. Hagan, whose invitation
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY’S RESULTS baseball DIVISION IV W. RESERVE 6, LOWELLVILLE 1 Lowellville0010000—153 W.
17 Valley teens charged with underage drinking at Sandusky park
Staff report sandusky Seventeen teenagers from Struthers, New Middletown and Poland were charged
Video on safe driving called SMASHing hit
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CHAMPION After seeing what a few dozen high school students from
Election-law repeal goes to Kasich
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House OK’d a preemptive repeal of
2-hour South Side standoff ends with arrest of suspect
Police and federal agents arrested a man at his Homestead Avenue home after a two-hour standoff, charging him with two counts of bank robbery from Ashtabula County.
Partnership at YSU helps businesses get into exporting
Jack Guo, left, from the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Jerome Franklin, owner of JEF Enterprises of Youngstown, take notes during a meeting Tuesday at YSU's Williamson College of Business Administration to talk about the college’s partnership with the International Trade Assistance Center, which is designed to help local businesses reach foreign markets.
oddly enough
oddly enough Black bear abandons hibernation spot under cabin PHILIPSBURG, Mont. A 200-pound
Delicious, no-fuss sweet treats
Family Features Are you hungry for a sweet treat but don’t have the time or energy to create
Al-Qaida bomber was CIA informant
Associated Press WASHINGTON The CIA had al-Qaida fooled from the beginning. Last month, U.S.
Youngstown civil-service leader quits
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After 11 years as the city’s Civil Service
Bill seeks regulation of gaming at cafes
Sweepstakes parlors and Internet cafes would be required to obtain licenses and post game-winning odds, under legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate.
White Sox beat Tribe, Perez
By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The last meeting between closer Chris Perez
Kyle Busch set for round 2 vs. Harvick
Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C. Darlington Raceway is bracing for Round 2 between Kevin “The
Taking on debt is a choice
Opinion: It is something of a truism that whenever the federal government steps in, costs usually rise and
Canfield schools, finalist for chief seek the right fit
Alex Geordan says the Canfield School District must want him there as much as he wants to be there, in order for him to be a perfect fit.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.48 .01 Avalon
Barajas’ homer wins it for Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Rod Barajas knows the Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t pick up the veteran
Federal St. eatery seeks OK for alcohol
Federal St. eatery seeks OK for alcohol YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a downtown restaurant will seek
GOP derails student-loan debate
Staff/wire reports WASHINGTON Senate Republicans derailed a Democratic bill Tuesday that would
YSU basketball adds Beamon as 2013 recruit
Staff report Youngstown Ronnye Beamon of Calumet City, Ill., has officially joined the
Devils eliminate Flyers in Game 5
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Bryce Salvador, David Clarkson and Ilya Kovalchuk scored goals to
Summer gas prices forecast at $3.79
Associated Press NEW YORK Gasoline prices likely won’t set any records this summer, thanks to a
Austerity vs. stimulus battle being fought on another front
Editorial: While Republicans and Demo- crats in Washington face off over whether government austerity or
Sawgrass unkind to Tiger
Associated Pres PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. Tiger Woods is about the only person not in a panic
Van der Sloot to fight US extradition
Van der Sloot to fight US extradition LIMA, Peru Confessed murderer Joran van der Sloot told a
Arts community mourns loss of Soller
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The death of Margaret “Sis” Soller — an
chesapeake energy corp. Shareholder lists concerns
Staff/wire report OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy Corp. should be open to any takeover offers as
METRO DIGEST || Autistic boy found
Autistic boy found Cool spring township After a nearly three-hour search, Mercer County
Coroner IDs body found along CSX tracks
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified the man whose
YSU welcomes its 20th class of Cochran University Scholars
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Kayla Zitello’s major and career choice might be
Indiana’s Lugar loses; NC passes gay-marriage ban
Six-term Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar was routed by the right flank of his own Republican Party on Tuesday night, and North Carolina voters decided overwhelmingly to strengthen their state’s gay-marriage ban — a conservative show of enthusiasm and strength six months before the nation chooses between Democratic President Barack Obama and GOP foe Mitt Romney.
Thomas, Campbell earn league honors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State softball team’s regular season was anything but
Warren women’s fighting leads to vehicular assault
Staff report WARREN One woman remained in the emergency room at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial
Geeks gain pop-culture power
By Rene Rodriguez McClatchy Newspapers Trends and fads are generational. The hippie movement
World’s best hope for a mild Arab spring
Opinion: Is it reasonable to hope for, to expect, a happy ending to the Arab uprisings? For the answer, we
A grape choice
A grape choice Lots of people in the Valley love Italian wine! Drink columnist Brian Fry reviews
Canfield, Boardman teams advance
Staff report CANTON Two doubles teams from Canfield and one from Boardman have advanced to the
birthdays
birthdays Guitarist Nokie Edwards of The Ventures is 77. Actor Albert Finney is 76. Actress-
At Monteen’s, her jambalaya takes you down to the bayou
When I hear the term soul food, in my mind I taste food that is relaxing. Breaded chicken dropped in hot oil until golden brown and served with mashed potatoes and corn.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, finance committee, 4 p.m., board office, 9091/2
Consol sets public forum on drilling
Staff report boardman Consol Energy is hosting an event Thursday to discuss leasing, the
Blue-ribbon desserts preserve the past
Family Features There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh berries and crisp, juicy apples.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel M. Rose, 29, of 82 Carter Circle, Unit 2,
Burgerlicious!
Burgerlicious! We found some very delicious burgers at The Blue Wolf Tavern in Boardman. Check
3.74M jobs posted in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. companies in March posted the highest number of job openings in
Holding transcripts hostage
Opinion: By Dave Lindorff Los Angeles Times Students traditionally have a soft spot for their alma
GRILLED TO PERFECTION
Family Features Tender, juicy, flame-kissed and seasoned just right — there may not be anything
Author changed children’s books
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Associated Press NEW YORK Maurice Sendak didn’t think of himself as a
Prisoners expected a rose garden?
Opinion: Prisoners expected a rose garden? I am a God-fearing woman and believe in forgiveness, even
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
METRO DIGEST || Kite day in Canfield
Kite day in Canfield Canfield Mill Creek MetroParks will feature kites of all colors, shapes and
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, May 9, the 130th day of 2012. There are 236 days left in the year. Associated
Press won’t confront Obama
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers When President Obama addressed the American Society of
Don’t delay leaving Afghanistan
Opinion: Don’t delay leaving Afghanistan Seattle Times: No argument is necessary about whether President
“THE VOICE” (9 p.m., nbc): For weeks, we’ve endured blind auditions and battle
“THE VOICE” (9 p.m., nbc): For weeks, we’ve endured blind auditions and battle rounds and a guy
Weatherford plans to add 150 jobs at Youngstown facility
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Oil-and-gas company Weatherford International Ltd. intends to add 150
Wait and see
Wait and see Davidson’s proved to be one of the most extensive menus we have seen in this area,
Music on television this week:
Music on television this week: v “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC): Glenn Frey (tonight), Carrie
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