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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

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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


Snapz: What's your favorite ride?

We're looking for your pictures of your dream rides.


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


ysu

ysu Men’s golf takes 4th FAIRBORN — The YSU men’s golf team competed in the eight-team Norm


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


Vindy.com News Podcast for April 9, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for April 9, 2008


Baseball

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League LA DodgersEven-6ARIZONA Chicago


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


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason S. Medina, 26, of 587 Edward Lane, Campbell, and Jessica


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Danielle Bondy, Youngstown, girl, April 6. Forum


NATION

NATION Chrysler recalls Sebrings, Avengers to fix glitches WASHINGTON — Chrysler LLC is


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


TODAY

TODAY 1 p.m. (FSN Pitt) NHL: “Penguins Playoff Preview.” 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: UEFA


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

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