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Athletics take a walk in win over Tribe
CLEVELAND — Bobby Crosby hit a three-run homer for the Oakland Athletics, who took advantage of 10
Pirates win second straight
PITTSBURGH — Nate McLouth, the surprise major league hits leader, singled in the go-ahead run and
Gunman gets $340 in thrift store receipts
YOUNGSTOWN — A ski-masked gunman escaped with about $340 in thrift store receipts in a drive-by
Comprehensive Logistics workers in Michigan reject contract
AUSTINTOWN — Lansing, Mich. -area Comprehensive Logistics Inc. workers Saturday voted down a new
New Castle house fire probed
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The cause of an early morning fire that did $15,000 damage to a two-story house at
Cortland teen cooks his way to Vegas
CORTLAND — Michael A. Denman, 18, of Cortland is the regional winner of Saturday’s Best Teen Chef
1,500 hugs needed April 26
CANFIELD – WANTED: 1,500 people to hug their way to a new world record. If you happen to be one of
Growth looms on both sides of the state line
COITSVILLE — A racino is going to spring up soon in Lawrence County, four miles from the
Mom, apple pie and foreclosure
Paul Harris and his girlfriend, Tracy Cline, await the knock at the door, telling them it’s time to
American dream comes crashing down
BOARDMAN — Four years ago, John had a nice home in Boardman, a wife, two children and a good-paying
Rail crossing in Lowellville closing Monday
LOWELLVILLE — The CSX railroad crossing at First Street in the village will be closed for repairs
VIDEO | Penguin progress
New YSU women’s basketball coach Cindy Martin expects a winning season YOUNGSTOWN — Cindy
Pioneers 33, Thunder 20
Mahoning Valley06140—20 WB/Scranton70719—33 First quarter WBS — Blalock 5 pass from Schabert
O’s woes: Thunder stalls in 33-20 loss
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton used line pressure to shut down the Mahoning Valley offense. WILKES-
Frontier Airlines blames credit card processor
Analysts think most airlines have enough cash to weather the current crisis. NEW YORK (AP) —
New-vehicle sales rise in the Valley
New-vehicle sales rose at area car dealers last month, but used vehicle sales fell. The Automobile
Area Litehouse stores to go independent
The pool store owner said he can get better deals by handling his own purchasing. BOARDMAN —
Downtown drivers, beware: Federal St. project to begin
Other ongoing downtown projects have closed a bridge and part of Phelps Street. YOUNGSTOWN —
Report: Dog not hit on purpose
The initial police report of the event was inaccurate. YOUNGSTOWN — An Internal Affairs
Man charged in confrontation with school bus driver in Liberty
LIBERTY — A Youngstown man is charged with aggravated trespass after a fight with a school bus
Judge postpones trial of woman charged in collision with cruiser
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has granted a defense
Fact finder sides with Boardman police union
The township had argued that it is on the verge of financial collapse. BOARDMAN — Members of
Business owners charged in fraud
Three defendants’ businesses are in Niles, two are in Struthers, and one in Brecksville.
Baseball boosts drug tests
Baseball boosts drug tests Baseball players and owners agreed Friday to more frequent drug testing
LeBron dazzles, Cavs lose
Cleveland’s defense faltered in a loss to the lowly Bulls. CHICAGO (AP) — All LeBron James wanted
Track and field
TRACK AND FIELD F.E. COPE INVITATIONAL (At Reilly Stadium) BOYS Team scoring: 1. Midpark
Pupils pass on recess, help with computers
The pupils clean computers, download software and size photos for the school Web site.
Candidates report campaign spending
The three Democratic probate court candidates gave more than $200,000 of their own money to their
Two vie for superintendent job
The board plans to hire a new superintendent at its May 13 meeting. STRUTHERS — James A.
Interference by Iran rising in Iraq War
Iran’s role in the Iraq War makes it unlikely that U.S. troop withdrawals will continue.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard: HUBBARD April 4
After bad race, Gordon hoping to bounce back with win in Phoenix
He got his 76th career win last season at this track, tying Dale Earnhardt. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) —
Baby business has gone global
Opinion: BOSTON — By now we all have a story about a job outsourced beyond our reach in the global economy.
Penguins are deep at running back position
Four tailbacks and three fullbacks are battling for starting jobs this spring. YOUNGSTOWN —
Genealogy hobbyist compiles reference of newspaper stories
The book focuses on births, weddings and funerals. COLUMBIANA — A job with computers and an
His wife’s parents take up all of her time
Dear Annie: My wife is overly attached to her parents. Just before bed and the first thing in the
Project restores the glory of church treasures
The first seven of 72 stained-glass windows at St. Patrick Church have been redone. Others will
Summer art classes - Butler Institute
The Butler Institute of American Art has released its schedule for summer art classes. The following
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 7, Seattle 0 Texas 3, Baltimore 1, 1st game Texas
Oakland offense blisters Sabathia
The Cy Young winner gave up nine runs in 31‚Ñ3 innings as the Tribe fell, 9-7. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Brutal winter leaves cities struggling to fill potholes
The price of asphalt, an oil-based product, has increased. East St. Louis, Ill., already
orthodox holy week \ In the Valley
Area Orthodox churches were invited to submit information on upcoming services. Orthodox Great Lent
YPAL baseball/softball Equipment drive
The Youngstown State University softball team has organized a drive to collect used softball and
Parents announce Lombardo-Brent wedding plans
X The engagement of Christine Lombardo, 1263 Redtail Hawk Court, Boardman, and Michael Brent, 794
Home run, and done: YSU wins on big blast
Eric Marzec’s 10th-inning homer led the Penguins past Illinois-Chicago. NILES — Sophomore Eric
Local
Local Autographs available AUSTINTOWN — Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik will sign autographs
Portable fence keeps pets safe on the road
Dear Heloise: We travel with two small Chihuahuas, 4 and 7 pounds. They make a great doorbell. Here
MLB ROUNDUP | Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 10, Orioles 5 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Carlos Pena homered twice and drew a
Potential jurors to be interviewed one at a time
An orientation for potential jurors will be Oct. 3. YOUNGSTOWN — Potential jurors will enter the
Randi Rhodes resigns
Randi Rhodes resigns NEW YORK — Randi Rhodes has quit the Air America radio network, a week after
Flower show scheduled by Garden Forum
Flower show scheduled by Garden Forum YOUNGSTOWN — Fellows Riverside Gardens will be the setting
Glitch creates shortage of crackers for Passover
A new baking machinery at a Manischewitz plant is to blame. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Imagine Easter
News shows Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Former President Jimmy Carter;
campus notes
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY, Ashland, Ohio Lindsay Owen, daughter of Michael and Brenda Owen of Canfield,
Revival is the theme
Revival is the theme AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, will present
Change for Jewish-Christian Studies
BOARDMAN — Jewish-Christian Studies-South has changed its sessions from Tuesdays to Wednesdays. The
Speaker will discuss research on visionaries at program April 26
YOUNGSTOWN — The Divine Will Prayer and Study Group will host a special program with a speaker April
Engagement told by Miss Hrenko and Mr. Baker
X CANFIELD — Raeannen Michelle Hrenko and Dan Baker, both of 6731 Tippecanoe Road, are announcing
Late goal lifts Pens past Sens
Pittsburgh squandered a three goal lead but rallied to take a 2-0 series lead. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Symposium at YSU to focus on role of cars in our culture
The event will explore the American love affair with the automobile. YOUNGSTOWN — More than 200
Butler college celebrates leader’s inauguration
The college will launch a plan for new academic strategic initiatives. BUTLER, Pa. — Butler
Eight Palestinians killed in fighting in Gaza
Eight Palestinians killed in fighting in Gaza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel struck hard into the
Q. I’ve seen some attractive brocade jackets in the stores, but I hesitate to buy one.
Q. I’ve seen some attractive brocade jackets in the stores, but I hesitate to buy one. I’m always
With new album ‘EMC2,’ Carey’s got winning formula
Get ready for Mariah mania. In case you’ve missed Mariah Carey on MTV’s premiere party for
Allison K. Person, Steven L. Hedgepeth to be married in late May ceremony
X GIRARD — Dr. and Mrs. Donald Person of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
For papal Mass choir, music is both challenging and prayerful
Choir members hail from parish choirs and other music groups in the Archdiocese of Washington.
“Classical Baby [I’m Grown Up Now]:The Poetry Show” (6 p.m., HBO): In celebration
“Classical Baby [I’m Grown Up Now]:The Poetry Show” (6 p.m., HBO): In celebration of National Poetry
Boy carries on Freedom Walk tradition
The 11-year-old organized the first Sebring walk when he was just 9 years old. SEBRING — Colton
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Stephen and Susan Satterfield, Youngstown, girl, March
Open enrollment deadline for Weathersfield schools
Open enrollment deadline for Weathersfield schools MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Local School
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
PRIVATE SCHOOLS Taking vouchers Area private schools accepting voucher enrollments for next
Julia’s B&B awarded Four Diamond prize
The inn is the only Mahoning Valley business to be honored by AAA. HUBBARD — Julia’s Bed
JENNIFER DLWGOSH SAMUEL HINERMAN
JENNIFER DLWGOSH SAMUEL HINERMAN X NEWTON FALLS — Jennifer Dlwgosh, a daughter of Chester Sr. and
In special, Oliver picks his targets
The special will premiere April 20 on Comedy Central. NEW YORK — A summer looms that will
New dictionary tackles Islam and Christianity
Similarities and differences of the faiths will be highlighted in the edition to be published in
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The first name of the new Youngstown State University women’s basketball coach
To throw 1st pitch, get gourmet meal, bid on auction
CLEVELAND — Have you ever pictured yourself throwing out the first pitch at an Indians home game?
Vehicle sales
Vehicle sales Top models 1. Pontiac G6, 295 2. Chevrolet Trailblazer, 274 3. Chevrolet
Senior aide to anti-American cleric is assassinated
Al-Sadr said the Americans were involved, but the U.S. military denied it. BAGHDAD — A senior
Today is Saturday, April 12, the 103rd day of 2008. There are 263 days left in the year. On this
Today is Saturday, April 12, the 103rd day of 2008. There are 263 days left in the year. On this
St. Patrick provides assistance in Habitat for Humanity projects
YOUNGSTOWN — While the membership of St. Patrick Church has plans to refurbish the stained- glass
What’s a secret?
Opinion: Washington Post: In recent years, a number of possibly deserving litigants have been denied their
Petraeus paints a grim picture of Iraq
Opinion: WASHINGTON — We learned this month that American men and women will continue to patrol the streets
Mahoning Valley District to host convention
YOUNGSTOWN — Greater Mahoning Valley District of the Churches of God In Christ will host the Ohio
Olympic flame greeted by jubilant Argentines
There were no major disruptions like those in London, Paris and San Francisco. BUENOS AIRES,
Organizers preparing for Pope Benedict’s visit
The pope will turn 81 Wednesday. NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI’s three days in New York pose
Charged in robbery
Charged in robbery YOUNGSTOWN — A 31-year-old man is charged with robbery and assault after he was
There’s a lot more to life than sports
Opinion: It seems that modern day society focuses on sports, sports and more sports, from grade school
EdChoice scholarship deadline approaches
More than two dozen area private schools are accepting voucher enrollments. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Wife of KFC shooting victim grateful for community’s compassion
Kaluza, 48, visits her husband every Saturday or Sunday. Other days, his mother or sister keep him
New surveillance to begin in U.S.
The new office will be activated in stages, the Homeland Security secretary said. WASHINGTON —
Villagers wondered about new resident
Laurean is charged in the death of Marine Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach, 20, who had accused him of
NBA ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
NBA roundup Friday’s other games Raptors 113, Nets 85 TORONTO — Carlos Delfino scored 24 points,
Burns, superheated gases killed firefighters
CINCINNATI (AP) — Two suburban firefighters trapped in the basement of a burning house a week ago
Columbiana Co. sheriff candidate has hard decision to make
The police chief said the candidate is a good officer. SALEM — Patrolman Austin French’s
8 teens charged in vicious attack
NEW YORK (AP) — Eight Florida teenagers charged with beating another teen so they could post the
NHL PLAYOFFS | Friday’s other games
Capitals 5, Flyers 4 WASHINGTON — Boxed in and bumped around all game, Alex Ovechkin eventually
Baseball makes testing changes
MLB still won’t let an outside agency handle its drug tests. NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players and
Woods 7 shots behind
Trevor Immelman had his second straight 4-under 68 to take a one-stroke lead. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) —
Bay’s homer holds up as Pirates blank Reds
Pittsburgh won at home for the first time this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Bay hit a home run
No mention of Tibet in Dalai Lama’s visit
SEATTLE (AP) — In his first public appearance since arriving for a five-day conference on
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday:
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: James Menton, 21, of West
‘The Brians’ are Bucks’ bookends
Brian Robiskie and Brian Hartline give OSU a potent 1-2 punch at wide receiver. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Jurevicius contracts staph infection, but will play
It happened some two weeks after he had knee surgery. CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns wide receiver Joe
Strickland plans to veto Ohio House energy plan
Large rate increases followed deregulation in other states. COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland
Post-primary campaign financial reports for the time between Feb. 14 and April 14 for those who ran
Post-primary campaign financial reports for the time between Feb. 14 and April 14 for those who ran
1882 NEWS |A different time
Here are entries from February and March 1882 from the Independent Register in Columbiana. The
Sect told girls about outside dangers
A hearing will be held Thursday to determine the children’s future. SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — All
Business news digest
REGION Comprehensive Logistics workers to vote on pact AUSTINTOWN — Comprehensive Logistics
Youngstown schools system making progress on budget
Opinion: A $10.38 million operating deficit certainly doesn’t qualify as good news, but considering that the