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Islanders are Pens’ first-round opponent
Islanders are Pens’ first-round opponent The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2013 Stanley Cup
Coitsville man in burn unit after catching himself on fire
Coitsville man in burn unit after catching himself on fire Staff report COITSVILLE A man was
DeWine to unveil plans for longer prison sentences for Ohioans convicted of gun crimes
DeWine to unveil plans for longer prison sentences for Ohioans convicted of gun crimes Staff
Guthrie dazzles as Royals beat Indians 9-0
Guthrie dazzles as Royals beat Indians 9-0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie kept the Indians
Locke muffles Cardinals in Pirates’ 9-0 win
Locke muffles Cardinals in Pirates’ 9-0 win ST. LOUIS (AP) — Rookie Jeff Locke pitched seven
Girard RoboCats, Canfield Circuit Birds fare well at world robotics competition
Girard RoboCats advance to finals of World Competition but fall to Michigan and NH Staff report
YSU’s ‘Homework Express’ garners Emmy nomination
YSU’s ‘Homework Express’ garners Emmy nomination Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The National Academy
Man dies in fire at home in Goshen Township
Man dies in fire at home in Goshen Township Staff report GOSHEN TOWNSHIP Firefighters found a
Anti-fracking issue on May 7 ballot triggers controversy: Can it be enforced?
Anti-fracking issue on May 7 ballot triggers controversy: Can it be enforced? YOUNGSTOWN
New EPA methane report adds fuel to fiery fracking debate
New EPA methane report adds fuel to fiery fracking debate Associated Press PITTSBURGH The
Calling all Frank Ohl alumni: Take last look at school May 10
Calling all Frank Ohl alumni: Take last look at school May 10 Staff report AUSTINTOWN The
Know a heroic veteran? Nominate him or her for Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame
Know a heroic veteran? Nominate him or her for Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Associated Press
120 ‘Pound the Pavement’ in Howland today for autism awareness
120 ‘Pound the Pavement’ in Howland today for autism awareness Staff report HOWLAND The
Eckenrodes mark 65th anniversary of their wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eckenrode of Youngstown recently celebrated their 65th wedding
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
Campbell High School January and June Classes of 1950 will meet at noon Wednesday at Bedford Trails.
Sister Jerome to be honored
At 96, the Ursuline nun is receiving recognition for her dedication to education.
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet for a guest day luncheon at noon in the La Verando Room at Caff
Joe Lamp'l of PBS visits Fellows Gardens
Joe Lamp’l of PBS visits Fellows Gardens YOUNGSTOWN Joe Lamp’l, creator and host of PBS’
Strimbu fund plans 24th barbecue
The food and atmosphere make the event reminiscent of a full-on Texas barbecue.
Medical society alliance names Gem of the Year
The recipient has benefited the alliance and the community
Carville, Matalin work on joint memoir
Carville, Matalin work on joint memoir NEW YORK James Carville and Mary Matalin, political
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Clarett, Tressel and friends come back for a cause
MAURICE CLARETT, JIM TRESSEL and FRIENDS come back for a cause By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com
Two critical, three serious after head-on Poland collision
Five people went to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, two critically injured, and three seriously injured, after a two-car, head-on crash in a 55 mph zone on U.S. Route 224 in Poland Township.
Zordich, 3 YSU players ink deals
Three YSU players and Mooney’s Zordich were picked up as undrafted free agents.
Building at Babcock Lumber in Hubbard destroyed by fire
Staff report HUBBARD A Saturday morning fire that destroyed a building at Babcock Lumber, 6472
Ravens grab Mooney's Simon in 4th round
Blue-collar Simon believes he’ll fit right in with the Ravens.
Ryan says he supports gay marriage
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-13th, pledged his support to legalize gay
NYPD’s Finest win while sporting Shockstrips in Warren
The New York Police Department Finest proudly displayed the Shockstrips as they took on the Cleveland Warriors in a matchup of first responders at Mollenkopf Stadium.
3 Dems are running in Youngstown mayoral primary
The answers to the city’s problems aren’t easy, they say
Dean, Graham display contrasting styles in Warren race
Democrats Bob Dean and Jim Graham have different visions for what the president of Warren City Council is supposed to do.
YMCA sponsors Healthy Kids Day
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN When reaching for many of her ambitions, Jennel Benson
Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an uneven 73 in the
Area golf calendar
May 1-22 — Penn State-Behrend Summer Beginners Golf Sessions will be held Mondays and Wednesdays
Sun shines on children’s charity event for cancer, autism
The second annual Austintown Park event supported the North Jackson-based Autistic Learning and A Way with Words foundations.
5K benefits Easter Seals
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN When they’re not playing with their toys, having fun

Landowners face challenges with new leasing rules
BP has been approved for unit operations for drilling across 658 acres in Mecca and Johnston townships, including the Zerovich farm in Mecca Township, above. The owner, who wished not to be named, was not opposed to drilling, but said he did not want to sign a lease because he was faced with limited options to protect a piece of farm land he recently revitalized.
Motorcycle safety tips for new riders
Motorcycles are fun and fuel efficient. That’s not news to anyone who’s ridden one. But neither is
Camera never lies or blinks
Opinion: As the city of Youngstown cracks down on curfew violations with a new initiative aptly named “Do You
Browns saved surprises for the final day of draft
The Browns traded two picks — one with the rival Pittsburgh Steelers — and used their final two selections in the seventh rounds on two Division II players.
Easy Street Productions Pumped for ‘Pump Boys’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It will be a reunion on stage — and probably in
Yosemite’s backcountry
By JOHN PAIN Associated Press YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. A few loose, fist-sized rocks
‘9 to 5’ works well for NCP
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com The actors and crew at the New Castle Playhouse may
Recommended receivers to power soundbars
Q. You recently recommended two soundbar models from GoldenEar Technology and Definitive Technology.
birthdays
birthdays Actress-singer Ann- Margret is 72. Actress Marcia Strassman (“Welcome Back Kotter”) is
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending April 21
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Whiskey Beach” by Nora Roberts (Putnam) 2. “Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” by
Finalists for YSU presidency must clearly articulate vision
Editorial: On paper, at least, each of the three finalists for the presidency of Youngstown State University
Some venture capitalists rethink big bets on China
San Jose Mercury News Two years ago, it was one of the hottest areas in tech investing. Venture
IN SHORT SUPPLY
McClatchy Newspapers Gardeners can expect to find impatiens in short supply this year. A fast-
Career paths & limelight
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Falcon Foundry Co., which manufactures high- conductivity copper and
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I am still trying to understand how to watch the new
High school softball results
Stow 2, Howland 1 AKRON Emily Price’s four hits included a double for the Tigers while Victoria
Russia caught bomb suspect on wiretap
Associated Press WASHINGTON Russian authorities secretly recorded a telephone conversation in
newsmakers
newsmakers Eastwood says he’d love to be directing at age 105 NEW YORK Clint Eastwood may be
You can be a part of region’s future
Opinion: By Hunter Morrison and John Getchey Special to The Vindicator We all have our reasons for loving
Vote no on charter amendment
Editorial: Think of a city’s charter as a Con- stitution, a document that succinctly sets forth the principles
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Did Peter Sellers break into show business as a funnyman? K.M., Brady, Texas A. No. Sellers’
Burger King is on the upswing
Chicago Tribune Chris Ondrula runs Burger King’s second-largest franchise operation, so he can’t
Mike Holmes takes on kitchens, baths
Mike Holmes takes on kitchens, baths Mike Holmes’ new book helps homeowners remodel their kitchens
record reviews
Snoop Lion Album: “Reincarnated” (Vice/Mad Decent/RCA Records) Grade: A- It’s not just a name
Puskas: Browns’ draft limps home after good start
There were a couple of curious moves by a team that always seems to need more bodies and has all kinds of salary-cap room to play with right now.
Area running events
May Saturday— Poland Rotary & Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence Derby Dash 5K
Impatiens alternatives
alternatives A disease called impatiens downy mildew is enough of a threat that many gardeners
births
births ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Amber and Jacob Arkwright, New Springfield, boy, April 26.
Fitch’s Sefcik commits to Akron
Sefcik is the first Falcon to earn a Division I scholarship in the four seasons that Stacie Cepin has been the Fitch head coach.
Prep baseball results
Prep baseball results Eastlake North 1, Austintown Fitch 0 CLEVELAND The Rangers (12-4)
Area golf scores
MEN Transit Service League (Knoll Run) — Bob Zetts 35, Mike Dobos 38, Ken Bochenek 39, Ryan Rygiel
Surplus food
Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions
ROSEMOND | Mom's problem is interpretation of behavior
McClatchy Newspapers Q. It seems our 1-year-old is showing willful disobedience. We tell him
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Peter Richard Conte, 4 p.m.: Renowned pipe organist will present a
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, April 28, the 118th day of 2013. There are 247 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Winning giveaway entry means couple are ... GOING TO THE CHAPEL
Both have dealt with longtime life challenges.
Reshaping manufacturing
Chicago Tribune The machine, no larger than a coffeemaker and encased in black like Darth Vader’s
Another view of the racino
Opinion: Another view of the racino In the fall of 2002, Austintown zoning board changed the zoning in an
Funding seminars
Funding seminars warren The Warren Community Development department is offering two seminars
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Leases held by production creating legal hurdles
As development grows across the Utica shale so does litigation
Miss. man charged in ricin-letters case
Associated Press BRANDON, Miss. An ex-martial arts instructor made ricin and put the poison in
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints David Hall v. Liberty Mutual Fire, personal injury.
Browns draftees
Browns draftees 1 (6) Barkevious Mingo, de, LSU. 3 (68) Leon McFadden, db, San Diego State.
Steelers pleased with 2013 draft class
Pittsburgh bolstered depth concerns on both sides of the ball.
Part is from type of jet used Sept. 11
Part is from type of jet used Sept. 11 NEW YORK A rusted piece of airplane landing gear
Red Cross delegates inspect Gitmo conditions
Miami Herald MIAMI International Red Cross delegates began inspecting conditions at the
Conditions no problem for Glover in Zurich
Associated Press AVONDALE, LA. After taking advantage of benign conditions early Saturday
Barkley, three other QBs finally come off board
Associated Press NEW YORK This was one rush quarterbacks embraced. Starting with Matt Barkley,
Ohio casinos are divided on use of electronic cigarettes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Patrons wanting to use electronic cigarettes as an alternative to
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Struthers First Ward Block Watch, 7 p.m., council chambers, Struthers Municipal
Ohio to get official state artifact: pipe
Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Ohio has an official bird (cardinal), a
Harvick makes the most of late sprint
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. Kevin Harvick won Saturday night’s race at Richmond International
John Bassetti’s stories are sure to be missed
John Bassetti’s stories are sure to be missed As I got up this morning and headed for the front
Charter captains help with Lake Erie testing for algae
Associated Press PORT CLINTON Charter captains on Lake Erie have been helping with the testing
NATO crash kills 4; Taliban begin their spring offensive
Associated Press KABUL A NATO plane crash in southern Afghanistan killed four international
Hubbard buddies’ tribute to Seve
Opinion: There’s a thing about Hubbard guys, Tom Novosel will tell you. “We all have nicknames.” In
METRO DIGEST || Men’s Rally in Valley is Saturday
4th Men’s Rally Saturday at Covelli YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Men’s Rally in the Valley is
Testing planned at former park
Associated Press GREEN SPRINGS Water and ground testing will begin next month at a former park