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Phantoms advance to Eastern Conference final
Phantoms advance to Eastern Conference final YOUNGSTOWN Cam Brown’s third-period goal and an
From phone apps to concrete canoes, tech students at YSU strut their stuff
From phone apps to concrete canoes, tech students at YSU strut their stuff Staff report
BoJo’s on the grow: Ice cream shop to open in Boardman, expand in Mahoning Valley
BoJo’s on the grow: Ice cream shop to open in Boardman, expand in Mahoning Valley Staff report
NBC Sports announcer Al Michaels arrested on suspicion of DUI
NBC Sports announcer Al Michaels arrested on suspicion of DUI Associated Press SANTA MONICA,
All trash haulers at Allied Waste to return to work tonight
All trash haulers at Allied Waste to return to work tonight Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN
Rejection of Medicaid expansion to cost Ohio $700M in funds for mental health, drug abuse
Rejection of Medicaid expansion to cost Ohio $700M in funds for mental health, drug abuse
Video clearly puts suspect at scene of attack, Mass. governor says
Surveillance video from the Boston Marathon attack shows one suspect dropping his backpack and calmly walking away from it before the bomb inside exploded, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said Sunday.
Brooks-Whitley engagement is announced
Lawrence and Lynda Brooks of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Rachelle Brooks, and Daryl Dihu Whitley Jr., both of Columbus.
April Hauser, Brett Grabman set May wedding
The engagement of April Rose Hauser and Brett Andrew Grabman is being announced by their parents.
Sierra Spotleson, Anthony Fox to marry in May
POLAND Sierra Nicole Spotleson of Poland and Anthony James Fox of Boardman are engaged. Parents
Courtney Sheely and Evan Petak to wed July 13
NEW SPRINGFIELD Dennis and Mary Ann Sheely of New Springfield are announcing the engagement of
Vanessa Williams, Mr. Johnson announce plans
Vanessa Williams of Youngstown and Robert L. Johnson of Niles are announcing their engagement.
Miss Liberator, Mr. Centofanti to wed in June
BOARDMAN Carl and Cathy Centofanti of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Carl
Bright-Weymer wedding set for summer
VIENNA Paul and Lou Ann Weymer of Vienna are announcing the engagement of their son, Matthew
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY High Twelve Club 720, Temple on the Hill, will have soup and salad night from 4 to 7 p.m.
Tri-County Golf Classic? Of course
The Lake Club event will benefit those who need help from the American Cancer Society.
BOOKS DIGEST | Library looking for readers of classics
Library looking for readers of classics LEETONIA Become a classic ... reader, that is. One book
Dinner will aid purchase of van ramp
Dinner will aid purchase of van ramp BOARDMAN There will be a spaghetti benefit dinner from 2 to
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Church fellowship hall on Logan
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Florence Mary Filo
Residence: Campbell. Date of birth: April 23, 1923 Parents: The late John and Mary (Christian)
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
FEDERATED CLUBS
FEDERATED CLUBS WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at 11:30 a.m. to
Mr., Mrs. Baker mark 65 years of marriage
HUBBARD Charles and Dolores Baker of Hubbard are marking their 65th wedding anniversary today.
Scouts used clothing drive today, Saturday
Boy Scout Troop and Crew 101 of Struthers will host a used clothing drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
Earth Day fundraiser at B&O this afternoon
The Community Bill of Rights Committee is having an Earth Day fundraiser at the B&O Station, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Submit employment discrimination complaints Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP on Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
Bassetti: Saying goodbye after 43 years
The Vindicator sports writer started working at the paper in 1968.
Phantoms 1 win from upsetting champions
Youngstown needs one win to upset defending champion Green Bay.
Big Tap In beer festival attracts 3,000 attendants
By BRIAN FRY news@vindy.com BOARDMAN There is no doubt that “The Big Tap In” has a positive
YSU players eye NFL opportunities
Mady, one of 24 FCS players invited to this year’s NFL combine, has drawn interest from the New York Giants this offseason.
Youngstown's Arab-Americans' vigil to commemorate Middle East tragedies
After 65 years of oppression, a community of Youngstown residents will come together in support of their "brothers and sisters" in the Middle East.
Mooney’s Zordich battling for Buffalo QB job
Zordich completed 13 of 18 passes for 81 yards and no interceptions.
State paid almost $55M in veterans’ bonuses
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state has paid nearly $55 million in bonuses to
Hundreds turn up to clean up Mill Creek Park
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s easy for anyone driving, walking or bicycling
Fitch, South Range teams win Mahoning County titles
The MVPs were Boardman’s Mark Hadley and Fitch’s Ebony Davis in Division I and South Range’s Andrew O’Leary and Ursuline’s Lavonte Powell in Division II.
Ten new members to be inducted into Warren High Schools hall of fame
Ten new members of the Warren High Schools Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame will be inducted at an awards dinner at 5 p.m. May 4 at Warren G. Harding High School.
Replacement and renewal levies on ballot for Boardman schools
A replacement levy will be specifically focused on improving security at Boardman schools.
YSU Relay nets nearly $38K
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 29 teams and 247 participants of this year’s Relay for Life of
Prep Baseball results
Ursuline 6-3, Medina Highland 4-1 MEDINA Anthony Rohan, Sam Donko and Harry Finelli each had
Three finalists for YSU president to visit campus
One of these three men is expected to succeed Youngstown State University President Cynthia Anderson after her retirement July 1. Moran is vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Dunn is president of Murray State University in Kentucky and Decatur is executive VP at the Rhode Island School of Design.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Anita Morgan, money.
Cancer center dances toward goal
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Anna Aey and Donna Detwiler had never met but
Straw bale gardening
McClatchy Newspapers AKRON When Joel Karsten was growing up on a farm in Minnesota, he noticed
Session at Covelli
Session at Covelli yOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s BusinessSFlbTraining
Hot start carries Hoffman to lead
Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Charley Hoffman thought he was through with Harbour
Surplus food
Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions
Discussion continues on home TV recording
Q. I’ve been following your columns on home TV recording. Can’t you get a hard drive/ DVD recorder
YSU baseball team rides big inning to victory
The Penguins scored seven runs in the seventh inning in the second straight game.
Area golf calendar
April Tuesday— Our Lady of Mount Carmel Golf League will begin play at Knoll Run. League play will
record reviews
Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge Album: “Twelve Reasons to Die” (Soul Temple/RED Distribution)
Bombing should make us aware
Opinion: On Monday afternoon, as the Boston Marathon bombings brought back that sense of dread that hung in
Report: Vendor funds targeted lawmakers in Internet-cafe issue
Associated Press CLEVELAND A supplier for Ohio’s embattled Internet cafe industry apparently
Members of The Youngstown Connection rehearse for Saturday’s benefit show for Yellow Brick
Members of The Youngstown Connection rehearse for Saturday’s benefit show for Yellow Brick Place
A long road ahead for all
Editorial: A long road ahead for all If it is true that Dzhokhar Tsar- naev, 19, ran over his wounded 26
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Scout awards Joseph Humenick, son of Joe and Patricia Humenick of
newsmakers
newsmakers George Beverly Shea dies at 104; sang at Graham crusades MONTREAT, N.C. George
CROWD FUNDING 101
Origins: It started about five years ago as a means for creative types to raise money online for
Let state racing panel pay
Opinion: Conspiracy theories aside, the reason the Ohio State Racing Commission is making such seemingly
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Can you tell me anything about the young detective and his
Mahoning Valley inhospitable to local, national drug pushers
Editorial: A year-long investigation by city of Warren, state and federal law enforcement agencies of a major
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending April 14
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster) 2. “Don’t
FOLKSY CHIC
By Josh Noel Chicago Tribune BURLINGTON, Vt. There was a McDonald’s downtown in Vermont’s
Amazon nears debut of original TV shows
Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. There used to be just one way for getting shows on TV.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Damn Yankees,” 5 p.m.: A student production at Boardman Performing
Savvy cater to novice bettors
Lexington Herald-Leader LEXINGTON, Ky. Heidemarie Gentryswift has worked around horses for
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Which U.S. president was the first born in a hospital? S.L.S., Lynn, Mass. A. James Earl
SHOPPING HABITS Changes challenge traditional grocers
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Like increasing numbers of grocery shoppers, Ty Rushmeyer doesn’t have
Joining the crowd
Sacramento Bee To raise $15,000 for a new business venture, Sacramento, Calif., artist Danny
Redford: It’s time to revisit Watergate
Actor participates in cable special By Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News Robert Redford
How stores are spying on you
We’re used to being watched when we shop. Cookies track our every move online, and salespeople
Home run derby: Indians’ bats come alive in rout of Astros
From wire reports HOUSTON Jason Giambi, Mark Reynolds and Carlos Santana homered, and the
2 hurt in shooting at Denver pot event
Associated Press DENVER Gunfire erupted at a Denver pot celebration Saturday, injuring two
Some residents allowed back home after Texas blast
Associated Press WEST, Texas After days of waiting, the first group of residents who fled their
Bassetti: Canfield freshman rolls 300 game
The Canfield High freshman’s three-game series was 300-232-224 — 756.
Jesse Owens Classic
Jesse Owens Classic Columbus The Youngstown State women’s sprinters competed at the 28th Jesse
Suburbanites know what’s best?
Opinion: Suburbanites know what’s best? I laughed when I read the recent Vindicator article pairing Dave
Week of chaos, horror, hope
By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer Moment after nail-biting moment, the events shoved us
Curbstone Coaches banquet tonight
The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at The Georgetown, 5845 South Ave., Boardman.
Attendance probes prompt idea for new type of panel
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has created a new type of academic-distress
Former lineman Sammarone YSU’s new radio analyst
Sammarone was an All-American on YSU’s 1994 national championship team.
China quake kills at least 179
Los Angeles Times BEIJING A strong earthquake struck China’s mountainous Sichuan province
Mile by mile, group marks milestone
Copeland Oaks' residents and employees blend fitness and fun with their 50-mile walking event.
High School softball results
STRIKE OUT CANCER Howland 12, East Palestine 0 BAZETTA TWP. Hannah Kowach struck out six
Hot-dog festival seeks to make Niles, Valley wild about Harry
Staff Report NILES Stevens Park on Hughes Street Southeast in Niles pays homage to Harry
Book encourages plant breeding
Book encourages plant breeding Wish you could find a disease-resistant rose in just the right
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Career paths & limelights
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Bill McDermott of Austintown, who works as a senior manager at FedEx Ground
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 21, the 111th day of 2013. There are 254 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
By definition and etymology, ‘marriage’ requires a man and a woman
Opinion: The question of “gay mar- riage” is not a religious matter. Nor is it a political issue. Rather,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Charles Grodin is 78. Singer Iggy Pop is 66. Actress Patti LuPone is 64. Actor
Rust Belt Theater Company’s ‘Conversations’ is comedic gold
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Ever wonder how the other half lives?
US doubles aid to Syrian opposition
US doubles aid to Syrian opposition ISTANBUL The United States said Sunday that it will double
BOSTON BOMBING AFTERMATH | DEVELOPMENTS
Obama convenes security council WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has met with top national
New president at Franciscan University
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A priest originally trained as a pharmacist and attorney has been
Zoo seeks names for twin polar bears
Associated Press TOLEDO A northwest Ohio zoo is asking the public to help choose names for twin
METRO DIGEST || Used clothes drive today, Saturday
Used-clothes drive today, Saturday STRUTHERS Boy Scout Troop and Crew 101 of Struthers will host
Vindy grows — gardens, dining and golf
Opinion: We have some exciting tweaks ongoing at The Vindicator that I’d like you to know about. New to
The text of the budget amendment creating a new type of Academic Distress Commission. The provision
The text of the budget amendment creating a new type of Academic Distress Commission. The provision
McDonald helps Pirates take another from Braves
Atlanta (13-4), which has the best record in the major leagues, lost consecutive games for the first this season.
As normalcy returns to Boston, investigators dig in
McClatchy Newspapers WATERTOWN, Mass. College rowing teams raced down the Charles River and news
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
METRO DIGEST || Free concert, party
Free concert, party Youngstown Two streets will be closed for the “Live on Lincoln” event from