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Youngstowner tries to ‘sucker punch’ woman with brass knuckles

Youngstowner tries to ‘sucker punch’ woman with brass knuckles Staff Report youngstown A


South Side man injured in shooting at Logan Avenue gas station

South Side man injured in shooting at Logan Avenue gas station Staff report Youngstown City


City woman shoots gun into air; bullet lands in neighbor’s home

City woman shoots gun into air; bullet lands in neighbor’s home Staff report youngstown A 23


Assault, disorderly-conduct arrests made at Covelli Centre

Assault, disorderly-conduct arrests made at Covelli Centre youngstown A Salem teenager and a


Kuchar comes up clutch at Sawgrass

Kuchar comes up clutch at Sawgrass PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The only complaint about Matt


Red Sox beat Indians 12-1

Red Sox beat Indians 12-1 BOSTON (AP) — Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered during a six-run seventh


Apartment unit goes up in flames in Canfield

Apartment unit goes up in flames in Canfield Staff Report canfield Cardinal Joint Fire


Harrison lifts Pirates over Astros 3-2 in 12th

Harrison lifts Pirates over Astros 3-2 in 12th PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Harrison’s 12th-inning


Heat top Pacers 95-86 in Game 1

Heat top Pacers 95-86 in Game 1 MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 15 rebounds


Vacant house fire in city today could be 11th arson in week

Vacant house fire in city today could be 11th arson in week Staff report Youngstown Arson is


Megan Lang | Tyler Foxwell

BOARDMAN Megan Alison Lang and Tyler John Foxwell, both of Pittsburgh, were united in marriage in

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Elizabeth Baker | Adam Baumgarten

NEW YORK Elizabeth Ann Baker and Adam Michael Baumgarten were united in marriage Feb. 11 at the

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Daughters host party for parents’ 50th anniversary

BOARDMAN John and Nancy Daichendt of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 28

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Mayorgas mark 65th anniversary at dinner party hosted by children

LOWELLVILLE Family members and friends attended a dinner at Michael Alberini’s Restaurant in honor


Children plan to honor parents for 50th anniversary

CAMPBELL A celebration in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Eugene and Rita Wolfgang of

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SOCIETY DIGEST || Kinsman House to be library program

Kinsman House to be library program WARREN Trumbull County historian Wendell Lauth will present


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 Country Club, 1402


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY Grotto Clowns will meet at 7 p.m. at Argus Lodge. THURSDAY Ladies Shrine Club will


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-Plus of Liberty will have its annual Mother’s Day luncheon at 1 p.m. Thursday at West Fork


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Hitchcock Woods will meet at 6:30 p.m. for a salad buffet. The hostess is Jane J. Evans,


Ohio county fears high costs of trials in septic-tank slaying

Ohio county fears high costs of trials in septic-tank slaying Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio


Eastgate Regional COG plans two-county bicycle map

Eastgate Regional COG plans two-county bicycle map By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com


Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn of legendary Booker T. & MGs dies at 70

Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn of legendary Booker T. & MGs dies at 70 NEW YORK Donald “Duck” Dunn, the


Does Youngstown reflect the pulse of America on gay marriage?

Does Youngstown reflect the pulse of America on gay marriage? Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio


Feds restore funding to help Valley businesses work with government

Feds restore funding to help Valley businesses work with government Staff report YOUNGSTOWN


‘Avengers’ soars toward $1B, knocks off ‘Dark Shadows’ this weekend

‘Avengers’ soars toward $1B, knocks off ‘Dark Shadows’ this weekend Associated Press LOS ANGELES


Taliban leader working on peace in Afghanistan assassinated

Taliban leader working on peace in Afghanistan assassinated Associated Press KABUL An


Cleveland casino general manager: It’s truly a team effort

Cleveland casino general manager: It’s truly a team effort Associated Press CLEVELAND The


Cost of federal building renovations in Youngstown to exceed estimates

Cost of federal building renovations in Youngstown to exceed estimates By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Free shredding June 2 in New Middletown

New Middletown Village Council will have a shred-it day from 10 a.m. to noon June 2 behind the municipal building.


Rep. Ryan to run in marathon fundraiser for the troops

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will run in the Cleveland Marathon on May 20 in support of Project Welcome Home Troops, an organization that helps returning military veterans with stress relief.


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Pine Lakes to host qualifier for jr. tourney

With the summer golf season fast approaching, The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Competition returns for its second year, featuring a series of six qualifying tournaments that will run through mid-July.

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Boardman walkathon to raise awareness of teen-dating violence

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “I would kill you if I could.” That’s one of


Penguins collapse to Wright State

Wright State erupts for five runs in the sixth inning to win at Eastwood Field By BRANDON JUDEH


Military medical group honors Northside surgeon, Col. Dr. Marx

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LIBERTY Army Reserve Col. Dr. Robert J. Marx has been


Boardman rallies to edge Liberty with sacrifice fly

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Nate Knaus scattered eight hits as the Boardman High


Gov. Kasich to appoint successor to Douglas

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There won’t be a special election in November


Foster-care supporters walk, stroll, roll through Youngstown

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you ask Amy Brungard to list her top 10


3 Canfield tennis players advance

Staff report CANTON Three Canfield High tennis players have qualified for next week’s district


Ferrara, Condrick win Youth Masters

Kyle Condrick and Brittany Ferrara were the boys and girls champs of the Youngstown Youth Masters that concluded at Wedgewood Lanes recently.


Enthusiasm runs high for Special Olympians

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com GIRARD Athletes who will compete in the London Olympics say


Preps at a glance

SATURDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL BOARDMAN 9, CANTON MCKINLEY 1 McKinley0001000—131


Austintown’s library to close for one month

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown One of busiest branches of The Public Library of


Canfield fest proves uplifting for kites & kids

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD Children and adults held tightly to kite


Mandel to bring ‘jobs tour’ to Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, is


Mother's Day in a big way in Vienna

Triplets Lucy, Daniel and William sit with their 3-year-old sister, Grace, and mom and dad, Joani and TIm Reardon, in Vienna. The triplets were born March 8.


100 years of swank

Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Stand on the Beverly Hills Hotel’s red carpet, leading


Mom’s gift of home

Opinion: A news show on TV a few weeks back lamented a bit on the trend of twentysomethings moving back in


Everybody knows that Carole King wrote the songs “It’s Too Late” and “[You

Everybody knows that Carole King wrote the songs “It’s Too Late” and “[You Make Me Feel Like] A


It’s the last dance for ‘Riverdance’

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the years, there have been plenty of acts that have


Kenneth Patchen letters compiled into book

Kenneth Patchen letters compiled into book HURON, OHIO Bottom Dog Press has announced the


Romney defends Christianity

Associated Press LYNCHBURG, Va. Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith has shaped his life, but he barely


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Jewell and Brian Harris, Warren, boy, May 11. Emily and


MLB boxscores

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 4, Indians 1 ClevelandBoston abrhbiabrhbi Brantly cf4000Sweeny


METRO DIGEST || Ryan to run in Cleveland Marathon fundraiser

Ryan sets marathon run CLEVELAND U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will run in the Cleveland


Gretzky made imprint on Los Angeles, Phoenix

Associated Press GLENDALE, ARIZ. Wayne Gretzky gave hockey in Los Angeles a significant boost in


NC is political headache for the Democrats

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Once a bright spot for President Barack Obama, North Carolina


Garnett leads the Celtics over 76ers

Associated Press BOSTON Kevin Garnett scored 29 points — his most in the regular- or postseason


Golf and moms linked

Hello fellow Mahoning Valley golfers. The plan is to write about a different golf topic each week: a


Ask Mr. Know It All

By Gary Clothier Q. Can you identify the baby on all of the Gerber baby food products? B.G.,


Rangers oust Caps, face Devils next

Associated Press NEW YORK Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored, Henrik Lundqvist made 22


4-under 68 has Na in Players Championship lead

Associated Press PONTE VERDA BEACH, FLA. Kevin Na didn’t feel comfortable about anything


Johnson wins 200th for Hendrick

McClatchy Newspapers DARLINGTON, S.C. One big win to cap 200 special memories. Jimmie Johnson


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 34-9-3 Pick 46-7-8-8 Rolling Cash


Browns’ Weeden shows off his cannon

The 28-year-old rookie QB dazzles at mini camp in Berea Associated Press BEREA Clay pigeons


newsmakers

newsmakers Hudson thankful for jury verdict CHICAGO Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson is thanking


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Area golf scores at a glance

MEN Shooting Gallery (Firestone Farms) — Low gross: Brian Stauffer 32; Jim Demetra 35; Bruce


METRO DIGEST || Nature experts, enthusiasts needed

Nature experts, enthusiasts needed EAST LEWISTON Beaver Township Park Board is seeking nature


WORLD DIGEST || Betty White reveals political preference

Betty White reveals political preference WASHINGTON Betty White says she usually keeps her


birthdays

birthdays Actor Buck Taylor (“Gunsmoke,” “Gods and Generals”) is 74. Actor Harvey Keitel is 73.


record reviews

IAN ANDERSON OF JETHRO TULL Album: “Thick as a Brick 2” (Chrysalis) Grade: A OK, it won me


Why not a casino for Y’town?

Opinion: Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone may not have planned it, but by doubling down (black jack


No one is condoning violence

Opinion: No one is condoning violence For Bertram de Souza to sug- gest in his column of April 29 that we


Love, family, drugs: Gregg Allman tells all in book

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Gregg Allman thinks about his late


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS columbiana COUNTY New complaints Firstmerit Bank v. Norma Mustake, money. Judith


Parents should accept son’s little imperfection

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our ninth-grade son always manages to get A’s and B’s on his report card,


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A Q. A few years ago on a cruise, I saw a film short done maybe in the 1940s or


Legacy: Teaching the joy of cooking

By MICHELE KAYAL Associated Press Massaging poultry, dropping food and utensils, and warbling


Area golf calendar

MAY 20 — Boulevard Tavern 4-man scramble at Deer Creek. Call 330-783-1641 or 330-774-2741. 20 —


Feel lucky? Horseshoe Casino ready to roll out welcome mat

Associated Press CLEVELAND The opening of the first of four Ohio casinos will test the promise


Man pleads guilty to stealing formulas

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A scientist accused of stealing secret formulas from a Utah


Jack White lets songs speak for themselves

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Jack White is musing on his latest color


Cameras are a necessary evil in city that’s infected by crime

Editorial: It’s no secret that crime remains an intractable problem in the city of Youngstown — through no


Honoring businesses

Honoring businesses Youngstown Stevens Coaching & Consulting LLC and via680 have teamed up to


Warm winter means early arrival of mosquitoes

McClatchy Newspapers Your days of enjoying spring days grilling or chilling in the backyard may be


Focusing on what’s important

Editorial: Focusing on what’s important In a more genteel age, mothers told their sons and daughters, “never


McCutchen’s four hits power Bucs

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Andrew McCutchen had a solo home run among his four hits, Jose


NJ drops question from standardized test

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. State education officials no longer will use a standardized-test


‘Random’ arsons keep city fire officials busy

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Arson has destroyed at least 10 vacant houses


Red Sox’s Doubront tames Tribe

Associated Press BOSTON Felix Doubront pitched six strong innings and Cody Ross homered to lead


Miami’s James captures third MVP in four seasons

Associated Press MIAMI LeBron James spent two days trying to figure out the right words. An


By Elise Franco

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown When Patrolman Aaron Franks is on duty he knows


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending May 5

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Deadlocked” by Charlaine Harris (Ace) 2. “The Wind Through the Keyhole” by


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Youngstown Charter Review Committee, 5 to 6:30 p.m., sixth floor of City Hall, 26


bridge

bridge Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x9 6 4 3 uJ 6 vK Q 9 7 6 wQ 9 WEST EAST xA


In the CUP! Area holes-in-one

Dale Smallwood of Girard aced the 156-yard No. 4 hole at the Mahoning Country Club. He used a 4


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