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Phantoms win in OT, clinch series
Miles Winter scored an unassisted goal with 12:22 remaining in overtime, giving the Mahoning Valley
Soto, Fontenot lead Cubs past Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Geovany Soto and Mike Fontenot hit two-run homers in Chicago’s five-run sixth inning
VIDEO | Healing drum circle targets stress, depression
VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Pat Evans-Morris jokingly calls the rhythm therapy of the healing drum circle
Labor Department sues local firms for not paying overtime
YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed lawsuits against Falcon Transport Co. and
Economy Inn in Austintown reopens
AUSTINTOWN — The Economy Inn, a hotel at the intersection of state Route 46 and Interstate 80 that
Fitch pitchers attract college interest
AUSTINTOWN — For the past few years, nobody needed to introduce a baseball scout to Steve Gruver. He
YSU baseball game moved to 2 p.m. today
Today’s baseball game between Youngstown State and UIC has been moved up to 2 p.m. because of
Council to decide next week whether to accept water department pact
YOUNGSTOWN —City council will decide Wednesday whether to accept a contract with a union
Jury acquits man on rape counts
YOUNGSTOWN — After five hours of deliberations, a six-man, six-woman jury acquitted a 21-year-old
Irondale man dies in car crash
YELLOW CREEK — The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that
Patrolman can’t run for Columbiana sheriff
SALEM — Patrolman Austin French can’t run for sheriff because he’s a classified employee. Law
Trumbull official lands big job in Virginia
WARREN — The deputy director of Trumbull County’s board of elections is resigning next month to head
McCain coming to Valley on April 22
YOUNGSTOWN — John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, will visit the Youngstown
YSU to name new women’s basketball coach Friday
Youngstown State is expected to name Cindy Martin as its new women’s basketball coach Friday.
ODOT begins work on Route 14 bridge on Monday
COLUMBIANA — The Ohio Department of Transportation District 11 will begin work Monday to replace the
Warren hires four new cops
WARREN – Three of four men sworn in Thursday as city police officers are military veterans, and
PHOTOS|Easter Seals Fashion Live | Survived and thrived
Today's the day for The Angels of Easter Seals 31st Annual Luncheon and "Boutique Fashion Showcase." It will be a full house here on South Ave. -- about 750 people, according to Julie Costas ... volunteer publicity person for the event.
Man convicted in assault of girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN — A 10-woman, two-man jury has convicted a West Side man of one count of felonious
Youngstown schools facing $10,380,000 budget deficit
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District is looking at a $10,380,000 budget deficit at the
Lordstown plant still faces shutdown threat
LORDSTOWN — The General Motors’ car plant here appears to have avoided one shutdown threat while
Toy-train flea market planned at McMenamy’s
NILES — Youngstown Model Railroad Association has rescheduled the Toy Train and Model Railroad Flea
Dahlia Society plans its annual tuber sale
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will hold its annual dahlia tuber sale from 10 a.m.
Westminster church schedules book sale
BOARDMAN — Westminster Presbyterian Church is preparing for its 52nd Annual Used Book Sale. The
Beatitude House plans wine taste and auction
YOUNGSTOWN — The Beatitude House has planned its ninth annual wine taste and auction for 6 p.m. May
LOUIE TODAY: The three chiefs
Join the conversation with Chiefs Jimmy Hughes, Pat Berarducci and Anthony Slifka.
Youngstown wants August goal for JEDD
An Austintown trustee says he doesn’t know a township resident who supports the plan.
Firefighter with knife, rope held in burglary
Arraignment was postponed for further investigation. WARREN — The city prosecutor is trying
New YSU pact viewed as start of new era
Faculty members will get raises in each year of the new pact, which will require $4.5M in
Pedestrians killed in Youngstown, Howland
In the Howland case, the vehicle continued north on Route 46 without stopping. Pedestrians were
Judge Sweeney erred twice
The judge relied on an unconstitutional law, the appeals court says. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge
Youngstown will verify workers’ college degrees
The city paid about $83,000 last year in education bonuses. YOUNGSTOWN — The city will check
Woman held in felony theft
A detective said the man began helping the defendant after she was evicted from her apartment.
South Avenue KFC plans Joe Kaluza Day
Roughly $18,000 has been donated at Huntington Bank, his sister said. YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday is Joe
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
Wizards 109, Celtics 95 WASHINGTON — Antawn Jamison returned from a shoulder injury to score 27
Boy who steered bus from danger: I feel like a hero
Some of the children jumped off the school bus, but there were no severe injuries. CLEVELAND (AP)
COMING TO PACKARD: Ray Saar and Diane Ketchie in The Best of Broadway.
COMING TO PACKARD: Ray Saar and Diane Ketchie in The Best of Broadway.
S. America should focus on education
Opinion: One of the things that surprised me the most during a rare interview with Microsoft co-founder Bill
Video company sells access to Wal-Mart record
A production company opens its video files after it is dropped by Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart’s internal
Wedding date set by Tiffani Gazdik and Michael Lame
X BOARDMAN — The engagement of Tiffani Michelle Gazdik of Columbus, a daughter of Terence and
Don’t believe everything you read about rich and poor
Opinion: Don’t believe everything you read about rich and poor EDITOR: In a recent column (Vindicator,
‘Staycations’ will have families staying home
People are canceling travel because of gas prices. AMELIA, Ohio — All through the months that
For children’s sake, she must report daughter
Dear Annie: My daughter and her husband present extremely well in public. In fact, they are foster
Neighborly eagles nest in Valley
The eagles, roosting near a home once owned by the Firestone family, are tolerant of their
“This is not about us battling the torchbearers. This is about the Chinese government using
Opinion: “This is not about us battling the torchbearers. This is about the Chinese government using the
Osmonds to co-host ‘Favorite Mom’ show
The ‘Today’ show will profile the semifinalists. NEW YORK — Donny and Marie Osmond will help
Lawyers: Sect has a right to privacy
The judge was asked to throw out some of the search warrants. SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Lawyers for
In U.S. visit, pope seeks to avoid politics
Benedict’s first trip here as pope will end April 20. NEW YORK (AP) — Organizers of Pope Benedict
‘SMART PEOPLE’
‘SMART PEOPLE’ Grade: D Director: Noam Murro Rated: R for language, brief teen drug and
Today is Thursday, April 10, the 101st day of 2008. There are 265 days left in the year. On this
Today is Thursday, April 10, the 101st day of 2008. There are 265 days left in the year. On this
City homeless shelter will soon lose its home
YSU plans to take ownership of the church and parking lot in mid-May. YOUNGSTOWN — An agency
Prep softball \ Wednesday’s games
Champion 1, Lakeview 0, 12 innings CORTLAND — Jessica Frantz hit a two-out single in the top of
Fast facts about bald eagles:
Fast facts about bald eagles: Ohio’s bald eagle population grew from only four nesting pairs along
Computer wizardry transforms pinball into video games
"PInball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection " (Crave Entertainment for Wii). Grade: B.
auditions Where to try out for roles
SINGERS Garrettsville Summerfest, JAG Auditorium, Garrettsville. Open call auditions for idol-
Charlton Heston, 1924-2008
Philadelphia Inquirer: Heroes who endure upheaval to protect what is precious is a theme that ran
May wedding set by Kate Timlin and Brian Forman
X YOUNGSTOWN — A spring wedding is planned by Kate Timlin and Brian Forman, whose engagement is
Bike trail talks
Bike trail talks MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees have been sharing information
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday New Castle Zoning Hearing Board of Appeals, 1:30 p.m., council chambers at the City
Moderation in Muslim world remains elusive
Opinion: Pope Benedict XVI last week baptized a man into the Catho–lic Church. The man, Magdi Allam, had
“My Name Is Earl,” “30 Rock,” “The Office” and
“My Name Is Earl,” “30 Rock,” “The Office” and “Scrubs” (starting at 8 p.m., NBC): NBC is back on
Death penalty in Pennsylvania is a sham
Opinion: Maureen Faulkner called me in a panic. She had just retrieved a voice mail from Philadelphia
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city, Austintown and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city, Austintown and Liberty: CANFIELD CITY
Here are ingenious ideas for using old CDs
Dear Readers: Do you have some old, unwanted CDs lying around your house or office collecting dust?
‘Best of Broadway’ highlights music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Though some of the works are decades old, they are still appealing to the audience, the producer
Ginger can ease migraine pain
Q.You recently offered a list of natural migraine remedies people have tried. I’ve had migraines
ASHLEY WISE THOMAS SNOW
ASHLEY WISE THOMAS SNOW X MIAMI — Ashley Wise became the bride of Thomas Snow during a ceremony
Campbell homecoming queen in state contest
CAMPBELL — Lorrin Pico, daughter of Pat and Karen Pico of Campbell and Campbell Memorial High
McCain can’t run normal GOP campaign
Opinion: The one thing John McCain can’t do for the next several months is run a standard Republican
Prep baseball \ Wednesday’s games
Ursuline 13, Warren JFK 0 WARREN — Senior Robert Switka pitched a five-inning perfect game as
Investor wants to work out deal with Delphi
A key investor keeps details about his interest close to the vest. DETROIT (AP) — The lead equity
Middle class dragged down by debt, economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing numbers of middle-class Americans say they aren’t better off than they
Breakfast at church will raise building funds
Breakfast at church will raise building funds NEW WATERFORD — New Waterford United Methodist
Stephanie Rowe and David Helms to wed May 16
X YOUNGSTOWN — Announced by Jeanette Rowe, 6756 Bristlewood Drive, is the engagement of her
‘Street Kings’ proves lackluster
The movie’s not intellectually challenging, but it can get complicated. The air is thick with
ÓÅ®Red Wanting Blue gets the weekend started with a 10 p.m. show at Barley’s,
ÓÅ®Red Wanting Blue gets the weekend started with a 10 p.m. show at Barley’s, 21 W. Federal St.,
Motorcyclist hospitalized
Motorcyclist hospitalized HERMITAGE, Pa. — A car hit a motorcycle from behind while it was stopped
Weathersfield hires company for Web page
Weathersfield Township has rejoined the Niles Trumbull Transit Authority. MINERAL RIDGE —
‘STREET KINGS’
‘STREET KINGS’ Grade: D Director: David Ayers Rated: R for strong violence, pervasive language
American Airlines cancels 1,000 flights
Passengers are angry at being stranded at airports. DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines canceled more
‘Lucasville’ presentation examines riot issues
‘Lucasville’ presentation examines riot issues YOUNGSTOWN — “Lucasville: The Untold Story of a
Making history a reality in downtown Youngstown
Editorial: Expansion is the watchword at the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Its ambitious plans to
DENIA WATSON-WOLSONOVICH JOSHUA HIBBARD
DENIA WATSON-WOLSONOVICH JOSHUA HIBBARD X AUSTINTOWN — Denia Watson-Wolsonovich, daughter of
Ticketing contract postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control is postponing a vote by a few days to hire Ticketmaster to
Help with mortgages?
Help with mortgages? WASHINGTON — The Bush administration announced new steps Wednesday to help
faculty salaries
faculty salaries Raises in store Median full-time faculty salaries under a new three-year
The four Ohio death row inmates who have successfully challenged their sentences based on the claim
The four Ohio death row inmates who have successfully challenged their sentences based on the claim
Fight child hunger, rising food prices, Brit official urges
LONDON (AP) — Growing global hunger because of rising food prices threatens to set back development
‘BRIGHTON BEACH’ AT STAGE LEFT: Drew Bennett and Aimee Williamson, both of Canfield,
‘BRIGHTON BEACH’ AT STAGE LEFT: Drew Bennett and Aimee Williamson, both of Canfield, star in Stage
Man threatened to blow up high court building
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was targeted. COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio man has been
STATS AT A GLANCE \ Thunder vs. Pioneers
ThunderW-B/S 49.0Scoring offense54.5 39.0Scoring defense31.0 152.5Passing Yards/Game218.5
Nice start: Penguins win with a Fleury
Sidney Crosby showed some playoff grit by trading swings late in the game. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Information Key facts of a proposal by Youngstown to use its water
Penguins kick it around
Former Boardman kicker Bob Gratz made the winning field goal The junior converted a 42-yarder on
Thousands pay tribute to firefighters killed in blaze
One of the victims was the township fire department’s first female captain. CINCINNATI (AP) — Two
Lack of common sense torpedoes 'Smart People'
The relationship between two of the main characters is too hard to buy. Despite quality
Strains of war showing on soldiers, readiness to fight
Recent efforts have been made to manage the soldiers’ strain. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. soldiers are
Nonelected employees get 2% retroactive raises
The safety-service director said he has targeted 25 homes for demolition. STRUTHERS — City
Thunder corner finds a home
Ray Williams has gone from Jamaica to Youngstown, with several stops in between. YOUNGSTOWN —
Palestinian militants gun down 2 Israelis
An Israeli official said the attack threatens the supply of fuel. NAHAL OZ, Israel (AP) — The Gaza
Last week’s scores
Last week’s scores Friday, April 4 Bossier-Shreveport 66, Corpus Christi 55 Saturday, April 5
BASEBALL linescores WEDNESDAY Howland 11, Fitch 9
BASEBALL linescores WEDNESDAY Howland 11, Fitch 9 Howland0802001—11120 Fitch2000142—9143 Daine
Frank McCourt’s talk paints portrait of aspiring teacher as a young man
The Pulitzer-winning author of ‘Angela’s Ashes’ talked his way into college. WARREN — To be a
Torch ends topsy-turvy tour of S.F.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Olympic torch played hide and seek with thousands of demonstrators and
For The Bedspins, it’s all in good fun
The duo blends in several genres. Looking like Depression-era hobos and sounding like old
EDUCATION BONUSES
EDUCATION BONUSES Youngstown The city paid $82,928.56 in education bonuses to 193 of its
YSU softball rallies in opener for a wild 14-12 win at Toledo
TOLEDO — Kim Klonowski’s grand slam helped Youngstown State battle back from a huge deficit, as the
7 killed in rioting in Pakistan
Attorneys were involved in an assault on an ex-Cabinet official. KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A street
if you go
if you go Who: Josh Ritter and Hilary Hahn When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Cleveland Institute
Judges propose additional court in county
The Columbiana County Bar Association has recommended creation of the new court. LISBON —
Singer-songwriter Ritter teams with classical violinist
The singer-songwriter is looking forward to returning to Northeast Ohio. 111But what is more
SCORES AND SCHEDULE Thunder vs. Pioneer
THUNDER (1-1) March 29 — Albany, W, 59-33 April 5 — Manchester, L, 39-45 Friday — at
LINEUPS \ Thunder vs. Pioneers
THUNDER DEPTH CHART OFFENSE QB — (9) Josh Swogger (6-6, 230); (7) Mike Schneider (6-2, 220) WR
Petraeus won’t seek fresh troop buildup
President Bush was to announce shorter tours for soldiers. WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s war
Ex-Disney chief paid private eye to find leak source
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One-time Disney president and superagent Michael Ovitz testified Wednesday that
Angels just keep hitting homers against Indians
Los Angeles hit four more Wednesday in a 9-5 victory over the Tribe. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The
Views put the awe in Augusta
The storied tournament signals the arrival of spring. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Ann Curtis came in the
Cavs come back despite bad back
LeBron played through the pain as Cleveland rallied past New Jersey, 104-83. CLEVELAND (AP) — So
YSU takes lead, then scores zip in loss
The Penguins’ relief pitching struggled in an 8-5 loss to visiting Akron. NILES — After
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Pie’s hit tastes bitter as Pirates fall to Cubs
Pittsburgh twice tied the game on homers only to lose in the 15th inning, 6-4. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Top court overturns death sentence
In three other cases, the sentences were reversed by judges in trial courts. COLUMBUS (AP) — The
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 6, Blue Jays 3 TORONTO — Mark Ellis had four hits, including the tying
Hurricane experts offer a cautious forecast for season
MIAMI — Conceding that recent forecasts have been — to be candid — flat wrong, a team of university
Appeals court goes toschool
The judges explained to the students the court’s role in the justice system. CANFIELD — To
Working-class heroes? Weedhawks fit the bill
The group released three discs in 2006 alone. After spending his youth chasing punk dreams,
Large, black dogs often go unwanted in U.S. shelters
People can be wary of such dogs because it’s tough to read their expressions. NEW YORK (AP) — When
IMF: U.S. facing a recession
One official said the projections were ‘unduly pessimistic.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States
Herb Alpert donates $15M to music school
Herb Alpert donates $15M to music school LOS ANGELES — California Institute of the Arts is naming