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Pirates fall to Cubs in 15 innings
PITTSBURGH — Felix Pie’s two-run single in the 15th inning allowed the Chicago Cubs to outlast the
Struthers nonelected workers get 2 percent raises
STRUTHERS — City council approved 2 percent pay increases for a number of full- and part-time
Angels go deep in win over Tribe
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Napoli hit his first career grand slam, powering the Los Angeles Angels over
Roberts leads Penguins to Game 1 win
PITTSBURGH — The Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins staged a near replay of their playoff
James scores 33 with aching back
CLEVELAND — LeBron James played with his aching back, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a
Champion video store robbed tonight
CHAMPION — A masked man armed with a hand gun robbed the Video Update, 4443 Mahoning Ave., shortly
VIDEO | Bald eagles nesting near Pine Lake
NORTH LIMA — The bald eagles nesting south of Pine Lake are a modern couple, sharing duties in a
YSU baseball team loses to Akron
NILES — After darting to a 5-0 lead in the third inning, Youngstown State’s baseball team, hitting
YSU softball team splits at Toledo
TOLEDO — Kim Klonowski’s grand slam helped Youngstown State battle back from a huge deficit, as the
Tractor-trailer loses load, closes I-80 exit ramp
Tractor-trailer loses load, closes I-80 exit ramp GIRARD — A tractor-trailer rig, southbound on
City wants JEDD pacts in place by August
City wants JEDD pacts in place by August YOUNGSTOWN —A Youngstown official wants contracts with
YSU faculty get pay raises in new 3-year deal
YSU faculty get pay raises in new 3-year deal YOUNGSTOWN — The new three-year contract for
Warren student arrested on drug-possession charge
WARREN — Police have arrested a 16-year-old student at Washington School after the student was found
City will check legitimacy of college degree bonuses
City will check legitimacy of college degree bonuses YOUNGSTOWN —The city will check the
Woman robbed at gunpoint
YOUNGSTOWN — A 24-year-old Parkview Avenue woman told police she was robbed at gunpoint by a man who
Youths surround man's car on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A 68-year-old South Side man almost had his car taken after he stopped to check on a
Firefighter injured on Parkwood Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — A firefighter injured his shoulder at the scene of a fire deliberately set in the
Youngstown postpones Ticketmaster decision
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control is postponing a vote by a few days to hire Ticketmaster to
Campbell girl is state homecoming candidate
Opinion: CAMPBELL — Lorrin Pico, daughter of Pat and Karen Pico of Campbell and Campbell Memorial High
Charges pending in Youngstown fatal accident
YOUNGSTOWN — Charges are pending against the driver of a Pontiac that pinned a 39-year-old
Youngstown council will discuss proposed economic development plan today
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will meet at 5 p.m. today to discuss the proposed economic development
State patrol seeks info in Howland fatal
HOWLAND — The Warren post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a late evening crash
LOUIE TODAY: Vitamin D cure, Straight Edge, and adults only
Part of today's show is for adults only.
YPD to retrace evidence trail
If Youngstown police made a mistake, it was unintentional, the chief says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Dann to be interviewed as part of investigation
Dann’s spokesman says the probe will be thorough. COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann
Army man’s death probed
The young man ‘loved the Army,’ his grandmother said. AUSTINTOWN — Police are treating the
Youngstown BOE to fight school pullout
Half of Coitsville would go to Hubbard and half to Lowellville under the proposal. YOUNGSTOWN
Warren board to review policy on fighting
A minister wants the school leadership to undergo sensitivity and diversity training. WARREN
Goshen police charge ex-Poland teacher
Boardman police arrested Troy Massey on a warrant from Goshen police. SEBRING — A former Poland
Message on sign on S. Side property upsets neighbors
The sign says vandals created the offensive phraseology. YOUNGSTOWN — A South Side building
Benji's neighbors cheer as it's padlocked
A hearing will be April 15 to determine if Benji Brown’s will be closed permanently. WARREN —
Master plan? Grand Slam
Tiger’s the top choice to win his fourth title 1The quiet was shattered by the crack of Tiger
Schedule NAHL playoffs
April 4: Phantoms 3, Alpena 2 April 5: Phantoms 5, Alpena 2, Phantoms lead series 2-0 Thursday:
Questions from candidates make party differences on war obvious
WASHINGTON — Presidential rivals John McCain, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton used Tuesday’s Senate
Different plans threaten to trip up birthday
Dear Annie: A friend of mine has a major milestone birthday coming up this summer. A group of his
Today is Wednesday, April 9, the 100th day of 2008. There are 266 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, April 9, the 100th day of 2008. There are 266 days left in the year. On this
Phantoms head to Alpena for Game 3
Mahoning Valley won the first two games at the Ice Zone. BOARDMAN – Up 2-0 and heading to
Presidential candidates ask the questions
Opinion: In a rare campaign happening, the bandwagons of all three surviving presidential candidates left the
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL | Tuesday’s games
Mooney 10, Struthers 7 BOARDMAN — Senior Cheryl Guyer had three hits and scored three times for
MLB roundup Tuesday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Tigers 0 BOSTON — The Red Sox trotted out the champions of Boston’s
Water pipes are failing in cities across the U.S.
Estimates of fixing the problem are between $277 billion and $480 billion. NEW YORK (AP) — Two
Al-Sadr threatens to pull plug on cease-fire
Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned strikes on the Green Zone. BAGHDAD, Iraq — Shiite Muslim
Masters roundup News and notes
Swing change: Ernie Els hated making the phone call. Still, he felt a coaching change was the only
Stone Temple Pilots plan Ohio tour stops
Stone Temple Pilots plan Ohio tour stops LOS ANGELES — After a five-year breakup and nearly
Bridge rehab to begin
AKRON — With a $10 million price, the rehabilitation of the bridges on U.S. Routes 62 and 422 is the
All agree: War is a frustration
Democrats told the general that it’s time to put the war burden on Iraqi shoulders. WASHINGTON
Last spring’s series taught Pens plenty
Ottawa ousted Pittsburgh in five playoff games last April. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby was
Dying professor leaves lessons
The professor’s book is called ‘The Last Lecture.’ By SONJA BARISIC To millions who have
Battling in the ’burbs
Old money and high society are the core of the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia. ARDMORE, Pa. —
A 670-mile-long shrine to American insecurity
Opinion: Last February, I found myself in the difficult position of explaining American insecurity to a group
Recipe for inexpensive bean dip is reprinted
Dear Heloise: I buy canned bean dip for my family. They eat several cans a week, and I was wondering
Augusta’s reputation has been evolving
The Masters course is believed to be more difficult. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Augusta National has
Widely used textbook about government under fire
The book is used in colleges and also for Advanced Placement courses in high schools. WASHINGTON
Holding back
Holding back LeBron James didn’t practice for the second consecutive day in order to rest his
Contract given to vet for dog-kennel work
Work is approved on a water tank in Champion and for sanitary sewers in Liberty. WARREN – A
SteelHounds made strides in 3rd year
The hockey team set franchise records for victories, road wins and points against tough competition.
LeBron’s troublesome back keeps him out of practice session again
He could sit out tonight’s game with the Nets. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — LeBron James didn’t practice
Golden Aluminum set to close June 6
A sharp increase in aluminum prices forced the plant shutdown. WARREN — The slowdown in the
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Constant V (Parker)7.004.002.80 Independent Devil
Home sales are lowest since 2001
Experts are divided in their predictions for the national housing market. WASHINGTON (AP) — An
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will sell
Starbucks Web site is flooded by suggestions for improvement
More than 100,000 votes were cast on Starbucks’ new week-old Web site. SEATTLE (AP) — Hundreds of
Court has a keen interest in case of the switched shells
Editorial: Court has a keen interest in case of the switched shells Judge Patricia A. Cosgrove of Summit
Hearing on sick days to take place this month
COLUMBUS (AP) — A hearing on legislation that would guarantee most Ohio workers sick days will take
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 19.24 —.17 Avalon Holdings,5.48—.08 Clear
“Idol Gives Back 2008” (7:30 p.m., Fox): Simon Cowell’s trademark scowl takes a
“Idol Gives Back 2008” (7:30 p.m., Fox): Simon Cowell’s trademark scowl takes a hiatus in tonight’s
Advice for success from a Valley winner
One of the pupils trains at the same gym as the middleweight boxing champ. CANFIELD — As the
Before ‘Idol,’ Smithson waitressed, did record
The finalist’s co-workers didn’t even know she could sing. LOS ANGELES — Carly Smithson may
Keep an eye on victory in Iraq
Opinion: One of the unfortunate consequences of the recent offensive in Basra is that as Army Gen. David
MORIAH TIMKO RONALD CONNER JR.
MORIAH TIMKO RONALD CONNER JR. X AKRON — Moriah Lynn Timko and Ronald Curtiss Conner Jr. were
Start another war? With what?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Now and then predictions of a pending U.S. invasion of Iran still raise their ugly head
Oakland’s violence creates a barrier to social services
Officials can’t make home visits when the crime is so prevalent. OAKLAND, Calif. — Barbara
Fish fillets partner with fruit, grits
This dish came about out of necessity by thinking through favorite flavors. We first had it at my
The STD scare for teens
Editorial: The STD scare for teens Chicago Tribune: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Axle plant strike shows an industry in turmoil
Opinion: Management and labor sometimes do the dumbest things. Consider the strike against Detroit-based
AMANDA SUMP BRIAN GARBUS
AMANDA SUMP BRIAN GARBUS X GIRARD — Brian Garbus and his bride, the former Amanda D. Sump, have
NHL playoffs Penguins vs. Ottawa
Today: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Friday: Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Monday: Pittsburgh
Hunter’s blasts sink Tribe, 6-4
His game-winning grand slam in the ninth Monday came off Joe Borowski. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — From
YSU softBALL | Recycle your used softball, baseball equipment for kids The YSU softball team hopes to collect 2,010 pieces of used softball and baseball equipment for Youngstown city children.
Doubleheader YSU vs. Wright State University Details: 1 p.m. Saturday with 1 p.m. Sunday as the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason S. Medina, 26, of 587 Edward Lane, Campbell, and Jessica
Funds transferred to jobs creation
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland and lawmakers on Tuesday put a fence around $230 million
Lordstown GM plant in second on shutdown list, UAW says
LORDSTOWN — The potential shutdown of the General Motors car plant here has been put off until next
To create damage to property or danger to other people is just as bad as the human rights violations
To create damage to property or danger to other people is just as bad as the human rights violations
U.S. to increase Afghan aid by $4B
Militants killed 17 men building a road in the south. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration is
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore 5, Seattle 4 Chicago White Sox 7, Minnesota 4 N.Y.
Today’s high gas price will look better later
During the peak driving season, gas in the Midwest will reach $3.50 a gallon. WASHINGTON —
nba roundup Tuesday’s games
Jazz 77, Hornets 66 NEW ORLEANS — Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Jazz snap
Pending suit against auditor prevents objectivity, official says
Hire your own auditing firm for the next three years, the state tells the county. YOUNGSTOWN —
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Western Reserve school board, 7 p.m., high school. Youngstown Board of
National Day of Prayer events set
YOUNGSTOWN — The City Prayer Team of Youngstown will observe the National Day of Prayer ’08 on May 1
Analyst: Trucking industry will have to gear down
SAN FRANCISCO — A bottom may be nearing for the U.S. trucking industry, but record-high diesel
hOlympic torch protests
hOlympic torch protests SAN FRANCISCO — Security was tightened on the Golden Gate Bridge and
Man going to prison 8 years for robbery
An accomplice, who earlier pleaded guilty, is serving four years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — A man who
Wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board has released $116,000 for wastewater
Struthers edges Chaney; Fitch triumphs
The ITCL’s McDonald and Leetonia remain unbeaten. STRUTHERS — Gary Yemma struck out nine batters
Free man: Freeman passes up cash, NFL
The senior linebacker will still be in James Laurinaitis’ shadow, but he enjoys it. COLUMBUS —
FAA awards grant for airport upgrades
VIENNA — The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a $962,885 grant for the Western Reserve
Lady Vols champs; Parker is leaving
Tennessee defeated Stanford, 64-48 to win its second straight NCAA title. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — One
Ooey, gooey, cheesy
It’s a perfect time for the goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich. Did you know that April is
UNDER FIRE
UNDER FIRE What’s in dispute Excerpts being criticized from the 10th edition of the textbook
Pavlik connects but not with glove
Pavlik connects but not with glove kKelly Pavlik was in the ring with a third-grader at Canfield,
Pedestrian killed when pinned after cars collide
YOUNGSTOWN — City police said a woman walking along South Avenue was fatally injured when she was