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Carmona receives Indians’ offensive explosion
CLEVELAND — Fausto Carmona allowed a run in 62‚Ñ3 innings, Ryan Garko and Travis Hafner hit two-run
Car smashes into Green Twp. home
GREEN — A vehicle crashed into the house at 6534 Calla Road around 7:45 a.m. today and injured three
Second man in Vienna robbery arrested in N.M.
VIENNA — Police have arrested a Kinsman man believed to have been involved in a robbery of the
Legal opinion sought on validity of Salem cop’s college degree
SALEM — City Auditor James Armeni said he will ask for a legal opinion on whether a patrolman’s
Pa. Turnpike will close for several hour Saturday night
HARRISBURG, Pa.— The Pennsylvania Turnpike iwill be closed both eastbound and westbound this weekend
Firefighter MDA fundraiser is Friday at Thunder contest
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown firefighters who are members of International Association of Fire Fighters
Man sentenced for posting threats on Vindy.com
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — The West Side man who posted threatening comments on Vindy.com last December against a
Boardman burning regulations outlined
BOARDMAN — The township’s fire prevention bureau is reminding residents about open burning
Boccieri leads opponent in fundraising
State Sen. John Boccieri enjoys a financial advantage over his Republican opponent in the open 16th
Man sentenced for beating his girlfriend
Opinion: YOUNGSTOWN — Billy Mock, the Youngstown man convicted of felonious assault for beating his
Suicide awareness walk planned in Warren
WARREN – Survivors of Suicide Awareness Walk will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at
Car hits house, three hurt
GREEN TOWNSHIP — A vehicle crashed into the house at 6534 Calla Road around 7:45 a.m. today and
VIDEO| Hundreds gather to see Bill Clinton
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Not everyone who came to New Castle High School for a rally for Democratic primary
Youngstown water workers to get 8.7% pay increases in 3-year pact
The city could end up paying the union members more through fact finding, the mayor says.
Mom rises up, moves on, wins award
The single mother of four who was on drugs and alcohol and in an abusive relationship offers advice
Man pleads guilty to 10th DUI
The 10-time DUI offender should never drive again, a prosecutor says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Couple to get Relay award
The Youngstown Relay for Life is the first of 15 Relay events planned in 2008 in Columbiana,
A full house at English Festival
About 3,000 young people from across the region are participating in the event. YOUNGSTOWN —
‘les miz’ With a new spin
West Branch High’s production features a rotating stage. BELOIT — West Branch High School’s
Youngstown State University presents two one-act operas: “Signor Deluso” and
Youngstown State University presents two one-act operas: “Signor Deluso” and “Amelia Goes to the
roundup | Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 15, Red Sox 9 NEW YORK — The Yankees and Red Sox played 774 times at
Ruiter returns to his roots at Mineral Ridge
The longtime coach will take over the girls basketball program. MINERAL RIDGE — Del Ruiter is
City firefighters sell ad space to help save jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — Here’s the sales pitch: For $750,000, two city firefighters will be walking billboards for your ad — think “Eat at Joe’s” — and use the money to save jobs. The firefighters — Ben Szmara and Kevin Windham — are using eBay, the online auction Web site, to sell ad space on their “turnout gear,” the protective flame-retardant jackets they wear on the job.
Despite Diedrich’s dinger, Ohio pummels Penguins
NILES — Even though defensive miscues and spotty pitching plagued Youngstown State Wednesday in its
Canvassing conduct questioned
Councilmen were told canvassing was going on as late as 9 p.m. NILES — Council members,
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Detroit slams Indians in grand fashion, 13-2
C.C. Sabathia had another awful outing, giving up nine runs in four innings. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Columbiana officials vote to buy land
The commissioners voted without making or paying for a plan. LISBON — The Columbiana County
Death penalty dropped in toddler’s killing
Death penalty dropped in toddler’s killing GALVESTON, Texas — Prosecutors won’t seek the death
‘Sarah Marshall’ goes nowhere
The main character doesn’t show any change by the end of the movie. Jason Segel crafts a funny
Consumer prices rise, reflecting higher energy costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation rose again last month, reflecting big jumps in the cost of energy and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ahmad Hamdan, 24, Oak Harbor, Wash., and Gina M. DiPollo, 22,
Scores & Schedules - Thunder vs. Horsemen
THUNDER (1-2) March 29 — Albany, W, 59-33 April 5 — Manchester, L, 39-45 April 11 — at
Westminster theater to present ‘Quilters’
Westminster theater to present ‘Quilters’ NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Theatre Westminster will present
Last week’s scores
Last week’s scores April 11 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 33, Thunder 20 Quad City 39, Louisville 28
Clinton, Obama agree either could beat McCain
Pennsylvania has 158 delegates at stake in Tuesday’s primary. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hillary Rodham
Apartment fire leaves three family members in hospital
The girl was in her burning crib, and her brother was standing on his bed in their bedroom.
Vallinger’s double in seventh gives Poland 4-3 win
The Bulldogs rallied from behind to defeat Howland. POLAND — Trent Vallinger hit a bases-loaded
Dann still mum on Jennings
Dann still mum on Jennings A note scribbled on a piece of paper may shed light on the suspension.
RELAY FOR LIFE |Northeast Ohio Events
Relay for Life events are 6 p.m. Friday to 6 p.m. Saturday, except as noted. The 2008 Relay for Life
Phantoms ready to take on Bandits
They open their NAHL North Division championship series Friday in St. Louis. BOARDMAN — The
McDonald remains unbeaten in 2-0 win
MCDONALD — Jessica Ferraro’s two-run single in the fourth inning led the undefeated McDonald High
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Ottawa
April 9: Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 0 April 11: Pittsburgh 5, Ottawa 3 Monday: Pittsburgh 4, Ottawa 1
New rush of Thunder
Rookie standout Kellen Driscoll leads the defense YOUNGSTOWN — Despite growing up in
New Pornographers’ ’07 album is a downer
‘Challengers’ does have a gem: its midtempo title track. When talking to New Pornographers
Truth about sexuality benefits both parties
Dear Annie: I am in my mid-50s and have known since childhood that I am gay, but have always lived
Official says local GM plant has enough parts
The uncertainty of Lordstown operations has delayed labor contract talks. LORDSTOWN — A union
NHL PLAYOFFS Also Wednesday
Rangers 5, Devils 3 NEW YORK — Marc Staal pushed the New York Rangers within a win of the second
Catholic colleges focus on freedom, faith
Opinion: Mindless dogmatism is not part of the Catholic intellectual tradition. As stewards of that
Bush should resolve China-Tibet crisis
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Although I sympathize with the Tibetans here who have protested President George W.
‘Forbidden Kingdom’ pairs Jackie Chan, Jet Li in fight
The fisticuffs are excellent, but the film drags. Martial-arts movie fans have been waiting 20
if you go
if you go Who: Lil Wayne When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday Where: Chevrolet Centre, 229 E. Front St.,
auditions \Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Emporer’s New Clothes,” “The Nightingale,” and “Seussical, Our Musical.” Auditions are
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
TRUMBULL COUNTY |Children Services awards
Two families presented Wednesday with the Rising Up and Moving on Award were Luther and Marion
Fairgrounds hosts Angels sale, events
Fairgrounds hosts Angels sale, events CANFIELD — The 14th Annual Angels for Animals Gigantic
“Smallville” (8 p.m., CW): Death comes to town.
“Smallville” (8 p.m., CW): Death comes to town. “30 Rock” (8:30 p.m., NBC): On “30 Rock,” Jack is
BEREA (AP) — The only move the Cleveland Browns may make on the first day of the NFL draft is
BEREA (AP) — The only move the Cleveland Browns may make on the first day of the NFL draft is to
Dodgers end Bucs’ streak
Los Angeles rolled to an 11-2 win over the Pirates ending a four-game win streak. LOS ANGELES (AP)
‘X-Files’ film title revealed
‘X-Files’ film title revealed LOS ANGELES — The truth is finally out there about the new “X-Files”
Hallmark adds recordable card
New greeting cards allow users to record a 10-second message. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Looking to
American Conference
American Conference EastWLTPct.PFPAHomeAwayDivCon W-B/Scranton210.667142821-01-11-02-1
Ohio officials to decide on resuming executions
Ohio’s procedure is not identical to that of Kentucky. COLUMBUS (AP) — The prosecution of Ohio’s
Answer the call for food aid
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Riots in Haiti and elsewhere portend worse to come if the world does not deal
Mercer officials hold off on Act 44 funds
The commissioners aren’t going to touch the money for now. MERCER, Pa. — It’s not often that
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
LPGA TOUR Ginn Open Reunion, Fla. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Ginn Reunion Resort (6,505
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: April 11 Arrest: A 25-year-old Boardman man
Ex-mayor, former mistress guilty of corruption
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Former Mayor Sharpe James and his ex-mistress were convicted Wednesday of
Today is Thursday, April 17, the 108th day of 2008. There are 258 days left in the year. On this
Today is Thursday, April 17, the 108th day of 2008. There are 258 days left in the year. On this
Police chief, deputy sheriff shot, wounded
CAPAC, Mich. (AP) — A reckless-driving suspect came out of a house shooting Wednesday when a tow
Local mining company to do blasting in Springfield Township
NEW SPRINGFIELD — D&D Mining Co., 3379 E. Garfield Road, will be detonating explosives in
Dramatic changes needed to close the education gap in America
Opinion: Two recent studies show the complexity in assessing educational progress in our nation. One, the
Officials mull legal action over leaky roof
LISBON — When the new Columbiana County Municipal Court was dedicated in August 2005, Judge Mark
Underwood: fastest Chevy Centre sellout
Tickets for the show are already starting to show up on eBay. YOUNGSTOWN — Carrie Underwood is
Malkin, Ruutu goals send Penguins to series sweep
Pittsburgh’s next opponent could be the Bruins, Rangers, Capitals or Devils. OTTAWA (AP) — Evgeni
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
‘FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL’ Grade: C+ Director: Nicholas Stoller Rating: R for sexual content,
LINEUPS \ Thunder vs. Horsemen
THUNDER DEPTH CHART OFFENSE QB — (9) Josh Swogger (6-6, 230); (7) Mike Schneider (6-2, 220) WR —
Clinton, Obama doing GOP a favor
Opinion: Karl Rove has been mothballed. The Swift Boaters have been decommissioned. But conservatives need
“I am deeply ashamed, and we will do what is possible so this cannot happen again in the
Opinion: “I am deeply ashamed, and we will do what is possible so this cannot happen again in the future.”
Should illegal immigrants get transplants at taxpayer expense?
LOS ANGELES — Ana Puente was an infant with a liver disorder when her aunt brought her illegally to
Studies: Merck misled on Vioxx
The company has been named in 26,500 lawsuits by people saying they were harmed by Vioxx.
Megadoses of vitamin B-2 relieve rebound headaches
Q. I had headaches for more than 30 years — migraine, tension, cluster, you name it! The Group
‘Formative Films’ offers up a feast of Milos Forman
For full appreciation, check out several of the Czech migr master’s works. Although Milos
GM to blend 8 brands into 4 divisions
Chevrolet and Saturn will continue to be their own divisions. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.
REGION
REGION Sam’s Club schedules anniversary open house BOARDMAN — Sam’s Club will have an open house
At a glance - Thunder vs. Horsemen
STATS AT A GLANCE | Thunder vs. Horsemen ThunderLexington 39.3Scoring offense39.7 37.0Scoring
Motley Crue and Co. launch festival tour
LOS ANGELES — Motley Crue is hitting the road again — and they’re bringing some friends along for
Hardworking women still benefit from advice
Dear Readers: While doing some research, I came across something my mother, the original Heloise,
Let Ohioans decide whether voting by mail should be SOP
Editorial: As state and county governments struggle to make financial ends meet, and as county boards of
‘THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM’
‘THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM’ Grade: C Director: Rob Minkoff. Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, food and clothing
Bells toll for 32 victims of Virginia Tech massacre
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A sea of people clad in maroon and orange, some with heads tearfully bowed,
Men Who Cook fundraiser Friday
Men Who Cook fundraiser Friday YOUNGSTOWN — “All Fired Up” is the theme for the Men Who Cook
Pope visits with Bush
Some 13,500 people thronged to the South Lawn to welcome the pontiff. WASHINGTON (AP) — Pope
Without changes, grant can’t be used by city firefighters
The chief wants to lay off six firefighters and rehire them with the grant. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Grand jury indicts 3 area men in torture case
The victim in the case testified he was tied up and burned. WARREN — Three men, including a son
20,562 see Cavs lose finale
The Cavs set two franchise records — sellouts and average attendance. CLEVELAND — Odd things
Lil Wayne Big man on the hip-hop corner
The rapper has sold more than 6 million albums. 111In fact, he was recently named “Best Rock
Ohio Senate passes bill on self-defense
The bill’s sponsor says people should not retreat in self-defense situations. COLUMBUS — The
Rowan ready to take over starting role
The former LaBrae High standout has been a backup to Tom Zetts the last two seasons.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS Schedule High school theater departments are well into their spring
Fire at vacant house
Fire at vacant house YOUNGSTOWN — Heavy smoke was showing in the kitchen area and firefighters had
t. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
t. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace John and Maria Coutris, Youngstown, twin girls, April 15. Jenna