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Borowski bombed again; Manny beats Tribe
CLEVELAND — Six months later, the Red Sox came back on the Indians again. Manny Ramirez hit a two-
Cards’ comeback clips Fitch
AUSTINTOWN — After falling behind 6-0 in the second inning, Canfield stormed back to defeat
Penguins pull away for 3-0 series lead
OTTAWA — Sidney Crosby, Jordan Staal and Marian Hossa scored in the third period to lift the
Brown’s free throws lift Cavs over 76ers
PHILADELPHIA — Devin Brown sank two free throws with 0.2 seconds after Philadelphia was brought back
VIDEO BLOG: Bertram urges Dann to speak
The blog precedes yet another column on the subject in tomorrow's paper.
Mang, Bertolini lead Mercyhurst baseball team to win
Senior pitcher John Mang delivered a lights-out performance and the offense exploded for eight runs
Two injured when small plane crashes in North Lima
NORTH LIMA — The Ohio Highway State Highway Patrol is investigating an airplane accident this
Bishop will speak at Jewish Community Center
YOUNGSTOWN — Voices of Youngstown will host Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of
Ex-Hubbard youth football treasurer sentenced to 30 days in jail
Police reported in June 2007 that Susan Hettrick transferred more than $17,000 from the Hubbard Little Eagles savings account to her personal account
Boys and Girls Club benefits from $25K grant
The Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown got a significant boost with the recent announcement of a $25,000 grant from Charity Projects Entertainment Fund/Idol Gives Back, money that club officials said will be used to pay the tutoring staff and buy newer and better educational materials.
22 jobs to be lost at Ohio State Penitentiary
The Ohio State Penitentiary will abolish 22 jobs to help meet projected statewide budget constraints.
Worth a Look: Area activities are open to the public
cARD/BINGO PARTIES • Altar and Rosary Society of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 618 Ohio Ave.,
Howland girls even; Struthers, Girard boys split
STOW — Melanie Cope struck out eight in a complete game victory to lead Howland High over Richfield
Pirates complete sweep of Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is hitting and pitching better than in past Aprils. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh
Masters notebook
Flesch’s hopes all wet: Steve Flesch was doing just what he needed to do in brutal conditions. Plod
No U.S. boycott of Beijing planned
Quiet diplomacy is the preferred course of action, the president’s national security adviser said.
A no-highlight night at Quicken Loans Arena
As ugly as Cleveland’s 84-76 win was, the Cavs may have gotten better. CLEVELAND — Cross off
Lee leads the way as Tribe clubs A’s
Sunday’s 7-1 win salvaged the finale of Cleveland’s third consecutive series loss. CLEVELAND —
Customers flock to support KFC manager
A fundraiser for an injured KFC manager drew crowds all day. YOUNGSTOWN — Normally at KFC, the
Boardman cops get new pact
A lower differential will help save thousands of dollars for the township, a trustee said.
Crews do cuts for a cause
Many participants seemed to have one thing in common – knowing or loving someone with cancer.
Tobacco fund of $330M for Ohio nears extinction
Health officials fear gains Ohio has made in smoking prevention will be snuffed out. COLUMBUS —
On speech team, Fitch athletes find a new level of competition
A weekend speech tournament can be physically and mentally draining. AUSTINTOWN — Travis
Border Patrol sets date to recruit in the Valley
BOARDMAN — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will conduct a border patrol agent recruiting drive in
Riding with Dave Blaney
Saturday: The Hartford native qualified 19th but suffered a 31st-place finish in the Subway Fresh
Indians 7, Athletics 1
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Officer takes to the air on TV
The show will air at noon and 7:30 p.m. weekdays on Armstrong Cable Channel 19 and digital Channel
Railroad crossing closed
Railroad crossing closed LOWELLVILLE — The CSX railroad crossing at First Street in the village
UAW members mull Axle offer
The union at American Axle rejected an offer to bring in a federal mediator. DETROIT — Striking
LOUIE TODAY: Political hitman Steven Marks; Chief Hughes
Also, Chief Hughes will talk about the coming summer.
Bridge discussion is including tolls, Voinovich says
People can’t expect Kentucky to foot the bill alone, the senator said. CINCINNATI (AP) — U.S. Sen.
Voices of former soldiers find their way into school classrooms
The American Veterans Institute is hoping to get pupils more interested in history. TIPP CITY,
Clinton, Obama discuss public and private faith
The two appeared together at Messiah College near Harrisburg. GRANTHAM, Pa. (AP) — Democratic
Better things than a wall
Editorial: Better things than a wall Finally, a means has emerged of checking illegal immigration that
Iraq policy needs to be clarified
Opinion: One moment in last Tuesday’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Gen. David Petraeus
Cell-phone nudity is part of teen dating, experts say
One California teacher says the trend crosses every group. COLUMBUS (AP) — Forget about passing
World News: Anniversary in Lebanon
hAnniversary in Lebanon BEIRUT, Lebanon — Hundreds of Lebanese marked the 33rd anniversary of the
Local News digest
local JA Bowl-A-Thon BOARDMAN — Junior Achievement will hold its annual Bowl-A-Thon at Camelot
American forces promote stability
Opinion: A growing number of Democrats have falsely accused Sen. John McCain of “promising” 100 years of war
Coaster ride stops at top
Trevor Immelman became the first South African since 1978 to win the Masters. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) —
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 9 a.m., 1455 Salt Springs Road. Niles City
Vindy.com News Podcast for April 14, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, April 14, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.
Taking the Time: Volunteers for hair cut-a-thon
TAKING THE TIME Volunteers The following local salons participated in Sunday’s cut-a-thon,
Roddick win puts U.S. in semifinals
He defeated France’s Paul-Henri Mathieu. In September, the U.S. travels to Spain. WINSTON-SALEM,
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital Bob and Tamara Vesey, West Farmington, boy, April 11.
Move to get Martin good idea
Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo made a very quick decision when it came to hiring a
Vehicle strikes, kills woman walking
WARREN — A woman walking along Youngstown Road was killed when she was struck by a vehicle at 3:40
Local baseball linescores
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The ‘craft-style’ appeals to second largest brewer
Miller is offering different styles of Lite to lure craft brew drinkers. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Craft
Weekly World news
LITHUANIA Lietuvos Rytas, Vilnius, April 7: Even before the NATO summit it was obvious that
Trust is the issue at hand
Dear Annie: I have been married for 12 years and have three wonderful kids. I recently discovered
Ivana weds for 4th time
Ivana weds for 4th time MIAMI — Ivana Trump is hitched — again. The ex-wife of real estate mogul
Las Vegas slips to No. 2 destination
Vegas steps up marketing in light of economic slowdown. LAS VEGAS — For all the highly technical
Provocative shows bring new energy to Broadway stage
‘Adding Machine’ is one that stands out in the crowd. NEW YORK — All of a sudden, the American
“CMT Awards” (8 p.m., CMT): Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus — the hottest father-
“CMT Awards” (8 p.m., CMT): Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus — the hottest father-daughter duo on the
Men, women support fuzz for solidarity
Engineers won’t shave until their company launches a new search engine. SAN FRANCISCO — In the
Trumbull County court update
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Brown Bark II LP v. Robert Wolcott et al, foreclosure. PHH
Baseball
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Americans making selves sick over ‘crisis’
Opinion: WASHINGTON — During presidential elections, when candidates postulate this or that “crisis” for
“If somebody’s got a choice between being in a plane crash and being late, is there a
Opinion: “If somebody’s got a choice between being in a plane crash and being late, is there a choice?”
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants earn an average of $37,240.
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants earn an average of $37,240. International
oh eye associates
oh eye associates The Doctors Ophthalmologists Drs. Kong T. Oh and Tac Z. Lee are partners in Oh
Furniture companies thin out
A North Carolina town is hit hard by the loss of jobs to China. MARTINSVILLE, Va. — For nearly
Megafight scheduled without Mayweather
Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito will battle for the welterweight title in July. ATLANTIC CITY,
McCain must lead charge on new GI bill
Opinion: Sen. John McCain served his nation with honor in Vietnam, and he is right to be proud of his
Keep your pets at home
Opinion: Keep your pets at home EDITOR: My 25-pound golden doodle dog “Annie” is at my side as I write
Thomas Jefferson read here
Thomas Jefferson read here Scripps Howard News Service: A chimney fire in the U.S. Capitol the
Iraq sacks 1,300 deserters
The United States has praised al-Maliki for confronting the militias. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s
Wright State finishes sweep of Penguins
“When you have to play catch up against the better teams on your schedule, then it can take a toll
Today is Monday, April 14, the 105th day of 2008. There are 261 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, April 14, the 105th day of 2008. There are 261 days left in the year. On this date
Many epilepsy patients lack the right treatment
Experts warn that all options should be explored before choosing the appropriate solution.
Va. Tech rampage shines light on mental health issues on campuses
Campuses have taken steps to identify troubled students earlier. The rampage carried out nearly
Wachovia to move up financial report
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Wachovia Corp. said Sunday it will move up the release of its first-quarter
Those prepaid envelopes should have security linings
Dear Heloise: I was renewing a magazine subscription and using the prepaid envelope. I noted that I
Harris: Casting celebrities could ruin ‘How I Met Your Mother’
Is the show selling out? It’s a concern. NEW YORK — If Neil Patrick Harris had his way,
Books by the American Veterans Institute being used or planned for use in the classroom:
Books by the American Veterans Institute being used or planned for use in the classroom: “Welcome
Carter gets cool reaction from Israelis
JERUSALEM — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is getting a cool reception in Israel, where he
Bruins wait until playoffs to beat Canadiens for first time
BOSTON — Marc Savard came off the bench on a delayed penalty to score with 9:25 gone in overtime
Pittsburgh officials still seek cause of blast
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh officials say they still don’t know what caused an explosion that
NBA roundup Sunday’s other games
Lakers 106, Spurs 85 LOS ANGELES — The Lakers took sole possession of the Western Conference lead.
Byron Davis YSU basketball’s MVP
YOUNGSTOWN — Senior guard Byron Davis was named the Youngstown State men’s basketball team’s Dom
Body is removed from home in Warren
WARREN — Emergency workers removed a body from a home at 248 Douglas St. N.W. about 3 p.m. Saturday.
Senators’ Spezza may miss game
OTTAWA (AP) — Jason Spezza is the latest V.I.P. addition to the Ottawa Senators’ crowded casualty
Report says IRS audits are declining for largest corporations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tax audit rates of the largest companies are less than half what they were 20
Trainer has hope for Big Brown
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — No argument from Rick Dutrow about who the favorite should be for the Kentucky
Weapons dropped in wrong location
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A coalition helicopter trying to supply Afghan police with munitions
Vt. mother, 2 kids all drown after evading rescuers
A police official said the mother’s river plunge was deliberate, but he stopped short of calling it
Commission to study whether you’re getting enough local and civic news
WASHINGTON (AP) — As people turn increasingly to the Internet for their news, there is concern
Hammond Milwaukee’s new GM
MILWAUKEE (AP) — John Hammond slipped into the suite where Joe Dumars was sitting when the Detroit
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox 7, Detroit 0 Boston 4, N.Y. Yankees 3
MLB Roundup: Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 11, Tigers 0 CHICAGO — Joe Crede and Paul Konerko each hit grand slams
Snedeker left to ponder the ‘what ifs’ of Masters
Tying for third in his first Masters as a professional was an incomplete feeling. AUGUSTA, Ga.
Wounded student focuses on normalcy
Hanging out with friends has more meaning for her. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Heidi Miller is grateful
Mounting prices for food prompt calls for action
With no help, dire consequences await people in developing countries, officials said. WASHINGTON
Clearer Vision: 2 Valley residents get free cataract surgery
2 Valley residents get free cataract surgery The two patients will return in a few weeks for
U.S. Marshals: Most Wanted
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Michael A. Carosella The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
Ohio Golf results
golf Lamkin-Strimer Memorial Host: Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Men Teams: 1. Ohio Wesleyan 603. 2.
Region News Digest: Teachers call for more volunteers
REGION Teachers call for more volunteers for JA program GIRARD — Junior Achievement of Mahoning
CARD/BINGO PARTIES
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