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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
Elizabeth Baker | Adam Baumgarten
NEW YORK Elizabeth Ann Baker and Adam Michael Baumgarten were united in marriage Feb. 11 at the
Daughters host party for parents’ 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN John and Nancy Daichendt of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 28
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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