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Girard law director contest flares up

GIRARD — Pre-election chatter about the city law director’s race is at an all-time high,

Chaney is scene for Quinceanera Ball

YOUNGSTOWN — The Quinceanera Ball could be the ultimate Youngstown experience. Chaney High

Youngstown native makes Met debut

NEW YORK — Lawrence Brownlee, a Youngstown native and East High School graduate, reached

Video: Cafaro "Infomercial" and Tablack Oakhill deposition

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RTI chief exec steps aside

Tim Rupert is getting out on top. He stepped aside Friday as president and chief executive of RTI

Struthers girls suspended for possession

STRUTHERS — Two female students at Struthers Middle School were suspended for 10 days and may

GOP budget won't penalize YSU, aide says

YOUNGSTOWN —  A spokeswoman for Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted said Youngstown State

Settlement reached in mob-hit case

YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has ruled that Ernie Biondillo’s widow be paid $125,000 by the man

Avalon Golf has positive outlook

VIENNA — Membership at Avalon Golf and Country Club is up 30 percent since it added Sharon

Judge allows broadcast critical of Oakhill purchase

YOUNGSTOWN — A visiting judge has denied Mahoning County's request for a gag order to block

Video arraignments OK'd for Newton Falls Court

NEWTON FALLS — Video arraignments between Newton Falls Municipal Court and the Trumbull County

Clean-up is estimated to cost $500K

YOUNGSTOWN — It will cost about $500,000 to remove asbestos and other hazardous materials from

Two wounded on Youngstown's South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — Two shooting victims were found laying in a yard in the 200 block of east Lucius

Seton III will honor outgoing officers

CANFIELD — Pat Eddy and her associate officers and chairpersons will be honored for their

Sons of Italy Lodge 858 elects slate of officers

YOUNGSTOWN — The election of officers was on the agenda when the Youngstown Lodge 858 of

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Harding has event for honor-roll students

WARREN — Warren G. Harding High School’s Improvement Committee will sponsor its annual

Man arrested for throwing rocks on Pittsburgh highway

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man was charged with throwing rocks out of his car at other cars traveling

Middletown man convicted for trying to sell his son

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — A man who was accused of trying to sell his 2-year-old son has been

Three area men awarded a patent

ALEXANDRIA, Va.,— Terry A. George of Salem, Ohio, Joseph Howard Gladd of Cortland, Ohio, and

Six new citizens sworn in

YOUNGSTOWN — These people became naturalized citizens at a recent ceremony in the courtroom

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2 officers plead guilty in killing of woman, 92

One cop planted drugs in the woman's house. ATLANTA (AP) -- The case of Kathryn Johnston, the 92-

Habitat for Humanity plans groundbreaking for new home

It is the first Women Build project in Mahoning County. YOUNGSTOWN -- Habitat for Humanity of

'THE CONDEMNED'

'THE CONDEMNED' Grade: D Running time: 113 minutes Director: Scott Wiper Rating: R for

TEAM LEADERS/Statistics

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Sports columnist tells readers he's transsexual, 'wired female'

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A veteran sports writer for the Los Angeles Times said in his column Thursday

Another company issues recall of food for dogs, cats

The company has received no complaints of deaths or illness caused by its products. SHERBURNE,

YSU set for key Horizon series

The baseball team hosts Butler and the softball team is at Wright State. By PETE MOLLICA

Panel takes up 120-day study of YSU area

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's board of control is expected today

DANIEL NEGREANU | Poker When ace-king misses the flop

Ace-king is a pretty starter, but it's important to remember, as attractive as it appears, it's

Wendy's considers options

Analysts think a sale is the likely scenario. DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- In the past year, Wendy's

MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Orioles 2 BALTIMORE -- Wily Mo Pena hit a grand slam in the eighth

"Raines" (9 p.m., NBC): Cynthia Watros who made a brief, but lasting impression as Hurley's

"There are those who, skillfully using pseudo-democratic rhetoric, would like to return to the

Opinion: "There are those who, skillfully using pseudo-democratic rhetoric, would like to return to the

NATION

NATION Exxon Mobil net income increases 10% in quarter NEW YORK -- Exxon Mobil Corp., the

HELP WANTED

Help wanted If the Washington Wizards are going to avoid being swept, they'll need more than just

Committee, group issue council endorsements

YOUNGSTOWN -- The AFL-CIO's political committee and a group that wants to combine the voting power

AGENDA SATURDAY 4/28MAHONING COUNTY CAREER &amp; amp; TECHNICAL CENTER BOARD OF EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATORS, HALF-DAY WORK SESSION, 8 A.M., 7300 N. PALMYRA ROAD, CANFIELD.AGENDA RUNS DAILY.

Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Career & amp; Technical Center Board of Education and

To have and to withhold

This is a story about a guy named Denny and a girl named Nicole. Denny grew up in Boardman, moved

Thursday's Sports Transactions

Thursday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League LOS ANGELES

Violence unabated as pullout bill advances

The English are having second thoughts about letting Prince Harry fight in Iraq. BAGHDAD (AP) --

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

American Conference East W L T % PF PA Home Away Div Con Mahoning Valley 3 0 0 1.000 166 119 2-0

Mercer County bridge project moves forward

MERCER, Pa. -- Replacement of a bridge on Riggs Road, Shenango Township, is slated to begin in late

MUSIC Say Anything branches out

The band is touring with Saves the Day. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT In case you

CEO of UCFC seeks answers for stock lag

The company's focus is improving collections on its commercial loans. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

Girls' kiss caught on video raises privacy issue

Students should have no expectation of privacy, the school's dean of students said. TACOMA NEWS

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's game

Pistons 93, Magic 77 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Even on a night when the Detroit Pistons didn't play their

Mathes tunes in Gauntt's signal

The Mahoning Valley receiver scored three times in last week's romp. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Mahoning County police forces to check in regularly on elderly

Law enforcement officers will check on seniors in their area. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

SURPLUS FOOD/CLOTHING

Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, spring and summer

Finally, owner's mantra sinks in

Rick Hendrick cars have won five of the first eight races this year. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- As

Pirates complete sweep of Astros with 5-3 win

Jason Bay's two-run single in the sixth inning was the difference. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Phil Garner

Sharks stun Red Wings in opener, 2-0

Top-seeded Detroit was shut out by San Jose's Evgeni Nabokov. ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT -- The

INDIANS 9, RANGERS 4

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THURSDAY'S RESULTS

THURSDAY'S RESULTS LINESCORES BASEBALL WEST BRANCH 8, CARROLLTON 3 Carrollton0003000--330

Cleaning up rap sewer

Opinion: New York Daily News: The public uproar that got Don Imus fired from the radio may have made an

LOCAL

LOCAL K.O. Drugs holding registration YOUNGSTOWN -- Registration for the K.O. Drugs High School

Mike Rice Jr. gets Robert Morris post

The Boardman High grad has spent 16 years as an assistant coach. MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Mike Rice

HIGH FIVE

high five Top five by sales this week television 1. "American Idol" (Wednesday), Fox. 2.

NEXTEL CUP

NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 -- x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BOROM, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Gilbert, 92, of Lawrence, Kan.;

& lt;B & gt;BOROM, & lt;/B & gt; Gilbert, 92, of Lawrence, Kan.; visitation Sunday

Poland Invitational to attract 59 teams

The meet director expects the strongest field ever. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Aaron's 499 Talladega, Ala. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 11:15

Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH J 10 9 6 3 2 J 9 Q 9 3 7 3 WEST EAST 8 4 K

Worldwide, gun controls yield mixed results

In some nations, multiple shootings have occurred after laws were tightened. ASSOCIATED PRESS

His 'Mash' made him one-hit wonder

The recording headed the Billboard charts three times -- in 1962, 1970 and 1973. NEW YORK (AP) --

Major League Soccer

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA New York3011050 Chicago201742 Kansas

War is hot topic in Dems' debate

The Republican hopefuls will have their first debate Thursday. ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Democratic

Today is Friday, April 27, the 117th day of 2007. There are 248 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, April 27, the 117th day of 2007. There are 248 days left in the year. On this date

Product shields troops, honors life of daughter

Team Wendy creates helmet padding that protects U.S. soldiers and Marines. CLEVELAND (AP) --

Tribe wins fifth straight despite Sosa's two blasts

Paul Byrd got the win in the 9-4 victory over the Rangers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Sammy Sosa is

Beehives in Hawaii infested by parasites

HONOLULU (AP) -- A tiny mite that began infesting mainland honeybee populations in the 1980s showed

Sweet, Boccieri differ on GOP funding plan

Sen. Boccieri said YSU would be penalized under the Republican plan. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

U.S. officer accused of aiding enemy

BAGHDAD (AP) -- A U.S. officer has been accused of aiding the enemy -- a charge that carries the

Violence makes film hard to watch

The movie does have a message, but it doesn't come across very well. By COLIN COVERT

Whether the county rents or owns is of public interest

Editorial: Visiting Judge Richard M. Markus has been asked by Mahoning County to restrain the Cafaro Corp. from

Casino to replace Bethlehem Steel plant

Among the more than 20 buildings being saved is the 1,500-foot-long No. 2 Machine Shop. BETHLEHEM,

Iraq summit may mold strategy

Opinion: Want to know whether the White House has any real strategy to stabilize Iraq? Then pay attention

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA By The Associated Press April 27 1956 -- Rocky

Hearing set on autopsy order

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Jason Tomei wants to know how his father died. The Las Vegas man hopes some

Barbie Girls provides interactive content

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mattel Inc.'s Barbie is joining the Internet age. The nation's No. 1 toy maker on

Police plan arrest in children's abduction

Police said they believe the time when the two children were abducted to North Korea was mid-June

Scrappy Wizards keeping it close, but still trail 2-0

Washington is struggling without Gilbert Arenas and Caron Butler. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two months

'YEAR OF THE DOG' Cleveland native Molly Shannon talks of new film, life off the set

The 'SNL' alum extols the joys of marriage and motherhood. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR

Mooney, Ridge win in the rain

Cardinals pitcher Chrissy Porter threw a five-inning no-hitter. BOARDMAN -- Freshman Chrissy

Agency seeks to add clients to meals program

A person does not have to be low-income to qualify for the meals. WARREN -- The Trumbull County

MAHONING VALLEY THUNDER

MAHONING VALLEY THUNDER No.NamePos.Ht.Wt.CollegeExp 1Maurice TaylorWR/DB5'11185Northern Arizona2

LPGA Tour-Corona Championship

LPGA TOUR-CORONA CHAMPIONSHIP At Morelia, Mexico Stacy Prammanasudh34-33--67 Na On Min33-35--

Exemptions

EXEMPTIONS The smoking-ban rules do not apply to certain private residences and family-owned

COT verdict still mixed after 3 races

Dale Earnhardt Jr. called last weekend's race a "parade" and "boring." By MIKE HARRIS AP AUTO

Researchers find new genetic risk factors

The study identified four previously unknown gene variants that can increase the risk of Type 2

ATP Open Seat Results

ATP OPEN SEAT RESULTS At Barcelona, Spain Singles Third Round Potito Starace, Italy, def.

Justices step in to 'protect' women

Opinion: BOSTON -- Let us return to that wonderful yesterday when the United States Supreme Court ruled

SELECTED STOCKS

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.87 .05 Avalon Holdings,8.70--.07 Clear

UCI ProTour La Fleche Wallonne Results

UCI ProTour La Fleche Wallonne Results By The Associated Press Wednesday At Huy, Belgium 126

THUNDER \ Depth chart

THUNDER OFFENSE QB -- (9) Glenn Gauntt; (7) Mike Schneider WR -- (2) Chris Archie; (1) Maurice

National Hockey League

National Hockey League Daily Playoff Glance CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Wednesday, April 25

Police sergeant forced motorists to engage in sex, prosecutor says

The officer has been married 18 years and spent 22 years in the military. DETROIT (AP) -- A police

Loss smaller, but Ford is struggling

Ford says its smaller loss reflects its cost-cutting andnew products. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- At

County seeks gag order on videotape

A federal judge would order the jail closed if the sales tax fails, the prosecutor said. By PETER

'YEAR OF THE DOG'

Grade: C+ Director: Mike White Running time: 1 hour 32 minutes Rating: PG-13 for some

Agency honors clients' successes

Victoria Rowell of daytime drama 'The Young and the Restless' spent her childhood in foster care.

Board appoints bond underwriter

GREENFORD -- The South Range Board of Education has appointed A.G. Edwards and Sons as the

Steelers' needs on defense

They are leaning toward Darrelle Revis or Paul Posluszny. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- For a team that

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Dr. Glenn and Michelle Ray, Poland, girl, April 25.

Action on layoffs touches a nerve

The union would not extend a deadline for layoff notices, so the district laid off almost all

thistledown

THISTLEDOWN THURSDAY'S RESULTS 2ND--Best Gamble 4.80 3.00 2.10 Concorde Gone (Barrera F.)

Rapper Eve arrested

Rapper Eve arrested LOS ANGELES -- Rapper-actress Eve was arrested for investigation of driving

INDICTMENTS

INDICTMENTS Columbiana County A Columbiana County grand jury issued these indictments Thursday:

Head of partner company to speak at annual dinner of Wick Neighbors Inc.

Tickets are still available. YOUNGSTOWN -- The head of the Cleveland company partnering with Wick

Energy drinks: Are there risks in the boost?

There's been little research into the drinks' effects. RALEIGH NEWS & amp; OBSERVER Tim

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian G. Lorenz, 31, of 7748 Amberwood Trail, Boardman, and

Familiar place for Browns: the top

Barring a last-minute trade Cleveland will get the third pick on Saturday. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The

CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Pre-primary election Candidates, and issue and political committees, on the May 8 primary ballot were required to file campaign finance reports Thursday for activity between Jan. 1

MAHONING COUNTY YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL 1st Ward Mike Write: Had, 0; contributions, 1,700

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