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Vindy.com for May 10, 2013
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren Relay draws thousands in the rain; continues through Saturday
Shannon Buron and Kathleen Freeman, amid several thousand others, sat down to a dinner of steak and salad Friday, sharing small talk and even a few laughs.
North Phelps, Lincoln closing Monday for utility work
The city of Youngstown will be closing North Phelps Street between Federal and Commerce streets beginning Monday for two days for underground utility work.
Man charged in 4 Kan. deaths; child’s body missing
Man charged in 4 Kan. deaths; child’s body missing OTTAWA, Kan. (AP) — A 27-year-old convicted
A dozen agencies join northern Calif. manhunt
A dozen agencies join northern Calif. manhunt PETROLIA, Calif. (AP) — The manhunt for a Northern
Va. FBI agent arrested in wife’s shooting death
Va. FBI agent arrested in wife’s shooting death FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — An FBI agent who told
Kokrak shoots 76, misses cut at TPC Sawgrass
Kokrak opened with a 69 on Thursday, but had seven bogeys Friday and missed the cut by one shot.
FAMU drum major agrees to plea deal in fatal hazing
FAMU drum major agrees to plea deal in fatal hazing ORLANDO, Fla.—Former FAMU drum major Rikki
New Rutgers basketball coach doesn’t have degree
New Rutgers basketball coach doesn’t have degree NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers says it made a
Boston bomb suspect buried in Virginia cemetery
Boston bomb suspect buried in Virginia cemetery DOSWELL, Va. (AP) — Boston Marathon bombing
Calif. woman hit cop to go to jail to quit smoking
Calif. woman hit cop to go to jail to quit smoking SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California woman
Pedestrian hit by truck, dies
Pedestrian hit by truck, dies PULASKI, PA. A pedestrian was fatally injured when he was struck
Boil-water advisory lifted in portion of Hubbard Township
Boil-water advisory lifted in portion of Hubbard Township
City has summer programs geared for youth
City has summer programs geared for youth YOUNGSTOWN — City officials, along with community and
Officials confirm kidnapper is father of 6-year-old
Officials confirm kidnapper is father of 6-year-old
ISU doesn't pick Dunn; YSU decision expected later
ISU doesn't pick Dunn; YSU decision expected later
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Middle school plans Relay fundraiser
Middle school plans Relay fundraiser BOARDMAN Boardman Glenwood Middle School is planning its
Barletto headed back to Pa. to face charges in cop's death
The woman is charged in connection with a car accident that killed a police officer.
Lakeview’s boys, McDonald’s girls win Trumbull titles
Lakeview squeaked out 87.5 points to best Harding (84) and Howland (81) for the county crown.
Future remains up in the air for Idora Park site
A public meeting of the Idora Neighborhood Association and representatives of Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church gave little insight into the future of the old Idora Park property.
South Range bats pummel McDonald
The Raiders pounded out 21 hits in defeating McDonald, 26-10, on Thursday.
Police chief to speak on safety at St. Paul Masses
Sgt. Ken Goist and the Rev. Stephen Popovich said preparation shows concern and pro-active approach.
Crozier, YSU blank Loyola in HL Softball Championship
Crozier threw a five-hit shutout and struck out six as YSU defeated Loyola, 2-0, and advanced to the winner’s bracket final.
Mahoning commissioners discuss CSB merger with JFS
The commissioners unanimously declared their intent to designate the county’s JFS department as its public children services agency, but they set no date for a merger of children services
Four nurses charged with drug theft from St. E's
Four nurses were indicted on charges they stole controlled substances from St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown last year.
Chief justice proposes non-partisan judicial elections
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Should the terms of judges be lengthened, their
Veterans say Ohio law doesn’t sufficiently punish those who desecrate a grave
Nine military veterans attended an arraignment hearing Thursday at the Trumbull County Courthouse to call attention to what they see as insufficient penalties under Ohio law for desecrating a grave.
Trumbull approves selling water to oil company
The Trumbull County commissioners have approved a 2-year agreement that allows oil company Halcon Resources to buy up to 200,000 gallons of water per day from the county’s Southeast Water District.
Verdict overturned in Jordan Brown homicide case
Associated Press PITTSBURGH An appeals court has overturned the guilty verdict against a 15
Mother’s Day wishes
Olive Dixon, a Danridge nursing home resident, is all smiles as she reads her Mother’s Day card from students at Martin Luther King Elementary School. The students delivered the cards Thursday, and also sang songs and read poems to the residents.
DiCaprio shines in ‘Gatsby’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Jazzy, fizzy and often quite fun, Baz Luhrmann’s “Pretty
Baxter’s pinch-hit single lifts Mets past Bucs
Center fielder Juan Lagares robbed Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen of a go-ahead hit in the top of the ninth.
Fashion industry soiled
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star Made in Cambodia. Made in Turkey. Made in India. It doesn’t
‘Peeples’ borrows ‘Fockers’ formula
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Peeples” is an African-American “Meet the Parents” that
Vokoun stops 31 shots as Penguins take Game 5
The Penguins beat the Islanders 4-0 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Youngstown's first tech summit a success
The event attracted big-name companies like Cisco and Hewlett-Packard
Shots fired at car in court escape
Associated Press BELLAIRE, Ohio A West Virginia man trying to escape from custody at a
Marathon bomber is buried with a dignity he didn’t earn
Editorial: It is not difficult to find photo- graphs of the bodies of Italy’s World War II fascist leader,
What works in education?
Opinion: By Lynne K. VARNER Seattle Times The critical need to translate education research into practice
MOST POPULAR 2012 baby names
The most-popular names for 2012: boys 1. Jacob 2. Mason 3. Ethan 4. Noah 5. William 6.
So far, parity abounds in NBA semifinals
Associated Press Parity has struck the NBA playoffs, where the conference semifinals are all fit
Home building surges, not job growth
Associated Press The resurgent U.S. housing market has sent builders calling again for Richard
A threat to the peaceful use of nuclear energy
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II McClatchy-Tribune Sixty years ago this December, President Dwight D.
Flights start to S.C.
Flights start to S.C. VIENNA Allegiant Air started its seasonal flights from Youngstown-Warren
Scouts should stand for morality
Opinion: Scouts should stand for morality This letter is in response to your April 29 articles concerning
Cops: Captive beaten until she miscarried
Prosecutors said Thursday they may seek the death penalty against Ariel Castro, the man accused of imprisoning three women at his home for a decade, as police charged that he impregnated one of his captives at least five times and then starved her and punched her in the belly until she miscarried.
IMS: US medicine spending shows a rare dip in 2012
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first
Speed up benefits to veterans
Opinion: Speed up benefits to veterans Kansas City Star: Disabled veterans across America are facing
Health groups taking vaccine to poor
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Two multinational drugmakers are teaming up with top global
Philly mayor signs LGBT rights law
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Mayor Michael Nutter signed legislation Thursday to afford equal
Castro’s 63 tops Players Championship
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak also started early and shot a 3-under 69.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Neil Patrick Harris to host Tony Awards NEW YORK Neil Patrick Harris will be back
New baby names suggest high hopes; Sophia, Jacob at top
Associated Press WASHINGTON Talk about high expectations for a newborn: King and Messiah are
Men indicted in two separate homicides
DeJuan Thomas was indicted on aggravated murder and aggravated robbery charges in the April 29 shooting death of Kristopher M. Stuart; Larry Dawson was charged with murder in the Dec. 12 death of his son, Rayvon.
Kerry will answer Benghazi questions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday he’s determined to
Fox adds dramas, comedies
Los Angeles Times NEW YORK Fox got the upfront season rolling in a big way Wednesday by
Chief: City wasn’t told FBI received Tsarnaev warning
Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI did not initially share with Boston police the warnings it
Special audit finds Columbiana employee increased husband's pay by $5,200
Illegal use of government funds
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Legally Blonde, the Musical,” 7:30 p.m.: The Youngstown premiere
AFGHANISTAN Karzai: After ’14, 9 bases for US
Associated Press KABUL Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who has irked Washington with his frequent
Pa. university will allow guns on campus
Associated Press An eastern Pennsylvania university has dropped its blanket prohibition on guns
Liberty students tour city hall, downtown
A group of about 22 student-council members from W.S. Guy Middle School in Liberty visited Youngstown City Hall and the downtown area as a part of an effort to get students more involved with the community.
Prince Harry opens US visit
Associated Press WASHINGTON A buttoned-down Prince Harry joined Michelle Obama in honoring
Youngstown man refuses plea deal, set for Monday trial
James L. Patterson, 27, of Division Street in Youngstown, one of two people charged in the April 2012 overdose death of 17-year-old Christine M. Sheesley of Girard, publicly refused a plea agreement Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
METRO DIGEST || Ryan to introduce military victims bill
Ryan military bill to be introduced YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will introduce a bill next
Singh’s first post-lawsuit round draws little buzz
Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. One spectator wore fake deer antlers. Another yelled
Indians complete four-game sweep of A’s
The Indians put a resounding thumping on the A’s and won for the 10th time in 11 games.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas L. Oxley, 36, of 12370 Columbiana Canfield
Outcome of mayoral race a surprise
Opinion: There were some people, including myself, surprised by the results of the Democratic primary for
METRO DIGEST || YSU trustees to meet
Trustees to meet YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University trustees are to meet this afternoon and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2007 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown,
American is stabbed outside US embassy
American is stabbed outside US embassy cairo An assailant stabbed an American man Thursday while
Meth case nets four-year prison term
A Sebring man with some meth lab setup materials in his home got four years in prison.
YSU football camps
YSU football camps youngstown The Youngstown State football coaching camps start in June. For
CONSTRUCTION JOBS | Hottest and coldest states
Employment in the construction industry bottomed in 2011. Here’s a look at the 10 states with the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, May 10, the 130th day of 2013. There are 235 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Farewell open house at Woodside Elementary
Former students and teachers recall their times at the school, built in 1948.
YouTube launches subscription service
Los Angeles Times YouTube unveiled its much-anticipated subscription service Thursday with such
In Texas, Obama presses middle-class jobs agenda
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Offering a more upbeat view of the economy, President Barack
Ohio prisons cutting medical costs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio prisons cut more than $26 million from inmate medical expenses
Fourth-graders place at math competition
Ten C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade students put their math skills to the test while competing at the Eastern Ohio Council of Teacher of Mathematics Annual Competition at Fitch High School April 27.
Preschool celebrates Earth Day with sale
Pre-kindergarten preschool students at Boardman United Methodist Church Preschool (B.U.M.P.) participated in an Earth Day sale April 22.
Rotarians clothe those in need
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Rotary Club of Canfield held its semi-annual Poorest of
Boardman briefs
Broadway producer comes to Boardman Broadway producer Peter Sklar will be offering a free lecture
Troop hosts Spring Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 25 chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church held their Spring Court of Honor on
Lions club plants seeds at Robinwood Lane
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Boardman Lions Club gave seeds to fourth-grade students at
Gymnast qualifies for nationals
The USA Gymnastics Level 9 and Level 10 regional championships were held last past weekend in
Lions fish dinner raises funds
The Canfield Lions Club serves fish every Friday at A La Cart Catering on Lisbon Street in Canfield
Fitch track teams defeat Howland
The Fitch girls track team defeated Howland 92-44 on April 30. Carissa Jenkins led the Falcons
Austintown briefs
Broadway producer comes to Boardman Broadway producer Peter Sklar will be offering a free lecture
Local gymnast earns state championship
Canfield resident Shane Lindstrom became the state champion in his age group on high bars on March
Team Burke preps for 2013 Relay
Team Burke will be participating in the Boardman Relay for Life on May 17-18. The team, comprised
Poland sports briefs
Memorial mile race set The 23rd annual Memorial Mile running road race will be May 27 at 9:35
Poland briefs
Broadway producer comes to Boardman Broadway producer Peter Sklar will be offering a free lecture
CVMS drama presents Willy Wonka Jr.
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School drama students transported
Canfield briefs
Canfield bands present spring concerts The Canfield Middle School spring concerts, featuring the
North celebrates spring with festival
North Elementary School hosted a spring festival April 19 with help from the PTO, Peg Flynn of the Mahoning Valley Green team, Kohls Cares volunteers, teachers, Eat N’ Park and the Water and Soil Department
Ursuline Center sponsors trunk and treasure sale
The Ursuline Center’s fourth annual trunk and treasure sale will offer some new features.
SJIHM science club presents skits
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary’s Science Club is open to any seventh or eighth-grade student
Preschoolers learn about money matters
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman library offered a Smart Money story time for 4-
Austintown brings in new class of kindergarteners
The first year of Austintown's "one-stop" registration and testing for kindergarteners has brought hundreds of children to the school district.
Middle school bands present spring concert
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The seventh- and eighth-grade band presented its spring
Woodside third-graders prep for big test
Woodside third-graders were the stars of day during an April 19 rally to show support for their upcoming OAA tests.
Library touts summer reading program
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown librarian Madline Dunchak presented an assembly and
Union students dig into paleontology
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Students in Mrs. Watts’ class at Union Elementary School
North movie night for mothers and sons
North Elementary School offered a movie night for moms and sons at the school April 26, a tradition that alternates with a father-related event and has been a North favorite for more than 10 years.
Stadium Drive screams for ice cream
The annual Stadium Drive Ice Cream Social took place at Boardman High School April 26 with ice cream, music, games, such as “Minute to Win It,” a hula hoop contest, face painting, raffles and more.
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