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Police investigate North Side homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a late-night Monday shooting on the city’s North Side that
Pirates give up double figures again
PITTSBURGH — Hanley Ramirez, Josh Willingham and Dan Uggla homered and Marlins pitcher Mark
James scores 30, Cavs rout Wizards
CLEVELAND — LeBron James scored 30 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers played their best game in
Phantoms in search of win to extend series
BOARDMAN — During the regular season, the St. Louis Bandits and Mahoning Valley Phantoms were the
Balash extols virtues of area athletes at Curbstone Coaches
BOARDMAN — As the sports director for WFMJ-TV Dana Balash feels that reaching out to the community
Steelers sign Max Starks to tender
PITTSBURGH — Offensive tackle Max Starks, a backup for most of last season, will return to the
Man pleads guilty to raping two minors
YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis O. Daye, 60, of West Marion Avenue, will be sentenced at 8:30 a.m. June 19 after
$1M bond set for man charged with kidnapping, rape of girl
YOUNGSTOWN — Based on a 7-year-old South Side girl’s graphic descriptions of being raped, police
McCain adviser says NAFTA has created millions of jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — While some in the Mahoning Valley blame the North American Free Trade Agreement for
Turkey breaks into a Warren bank
WARREN – Police were called about 9:15 a.m. Sunday because a window had been broken at the
Retired Columbiana County deputy pleads to 14 theft charges
LISBON — A former undercover officer for the Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office has pleaded guilty
Austintown school board will vote on layoff of personnel tonight
AUSTINTOWN — The Austintown school board is not likely to vote on open enrollment at its meeting
New device will improve communications among fire and police departments
CANFIELD — As Cardinal Joint Fire District firefighter Matt Rarick demonstrated a new piece of
Warren man charged with misuse of 911
WARREN – A man who police say kept them busy searching for his missing 2-year-old son has been
Walk-a-thon will close several Mill Creek Park roads Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN —The following drives in Mill Creek Park will be closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,
Butler County man doing yard work gored by bull
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — A Butler County man has been gored by a bull while he was working outside his
Angler found dead in Washington County creek
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Washington County authorities will conduct an autopsy on the body of an
Fire damages vacant house in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire damaged a vacant house at 3006 Jean St. late Sunday night that already had its
LOUIE TODAY: Danngate; the campaigns; your feet; war hideout
The show starts with a Danngate update.
McGlynn learned to beat adversity
He was unable to play as a junior at Fitch but stayed with the team and matured. When Mike
LeBron is taking a beating
Coach Mike Brown wants the Cavs’ ace to get more protection from officials. CLEVELAND — With
Indians lose sixth series in row
Cleveland lost to the Twins on Justin Morneau’s 10th-inning RBI single, 2-1. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.
The hard-hitter will play baseball at Toledo
The hard-hitter will play baseball at Toledo Senior Mark Lapikas has led the Irish to an 11-1
4 Dems seek to replace English in Pa.’s 3rd District primary race
The candidates are concerned about jobs, the environment, health care, education and Iraq. Four
Liberty board mulls changes in dress code
Board members are asking for parental input on the issue. LIBERTY — School officials here are
Rich Center for autism gets grant of $421K
The program will allow people to learn electronically at their convenience. YOUNGSTOWN — The
McCain to lead town-hall forum at YSU
This is the presidential candidate’s third visit to the Mahoning Valley. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S.
Security measures tighten at courthouse
Good security means no exceptions to screening, a judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — Courthouse security
Leetonia to be host of Tree City awards
Officials say that going green helps communities. LEETONIA — “Trees are the answer.” That’s
Danica Patrick finally gets victory
She became the first female winner in IRL history Sunday in Japan. MOTEGI, Japan (AP) — Danica
Pirates routed for second straight game
The Cubs completed a three-game sweep by scoring 26 runs in two days. CHICAGO (AP) — Aramis
Soap Box Derby draws scores of entrants
Entrants competed in three divisions. MINERAL RIDGE — More than 60 children and teenagers some
Salem sweeps Chaney; E. Palestine wins 2
SALEM — Nick Lesky worked six innings, scattered three hits and struck out five to pick up an 8-0
Beaver officials weigh moving
Trustees are still interested in school property near the township offices. NORTH LIMA — Beaver
Weather was ideal for YSU
I don’t know if we could have asked for a more perfect day to bring a close to spring practice for
M4 rifle comes under fire
A survey of Iraq and SFlbAfghanistan war vets found 89 percent were satisfied with the M4.
NBA ROUNDUp \ Sunday’s games
Lakers 128, Nuggets 114 LOS ANGELES — Pau Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight
GOLF ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s events
LPGA Ginn Open REUNION, Fla. — Lorena Ochoa became the first LPGA Tour player in 45 years to win
Rice says Al-Sadr’s a coward
BAGHDAD (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice mocked anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr as a
McDonnell blasts 20th career HR for YSU
CANFIELD — Junior Kristen McDonnell went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and five RBIs to lead the
Pope praises American church in Mass
The pope blessed the site of the Sept. 11 terror attacks. NEW YORK (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI
NHL ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Red Wings 3, Predators 0 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nicklas Lidstrom and Jiri Hudler each scored and
One in three executives say social networking sites, such as Facebook, are a recruiting tool they
One in three executives say social networking sites, such as Facebook, are a recruiting tool they
China’s a friend to corrupt regimes
Opinion: Thousands of protesters have mobbed the Olympic torch as it makes it way around the world to protest
‘Rewriting the law’ is taken to a whole new level
Editorial: ‘Rewriting the law’ is taken to a whole new level Imagine if Congress passed a law — both the
Resist the temptation to demonize China
Opinion: As America struggles with financial austerity at home and heightened economic competition abroad,
Antush guides YSU’s sweep
The assistant filled in for skipper Rich Pasquale against UW-Milwaukee. NILES — It’s been 10
Board to review conduct rules
School administrators and teachers support the policy against fighting, the board president says.
NATION
NATION Average cost of wedding is $30,000, author says NEW YORK — The average cost of a wedding
HONOR WALL: Leesa Plaskett of Columbiana holds pictures of her late husband, Timothy, who died of
HONOR WALL: Leesa Plaskett of Columbiana holds pictures of her late husband, Timothy, who died of
Real estate deal threatens famous Hollywood sign
Chicago investors have put the parcel on the market. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The world-famous Hollywood
SECURITY ADVICE Mahoning County Courthouse
Every court shall develop and follow a security and emergency action plan. Each court shall
Bomb supplies found
Bomb supplies found COLUMBIA, S.C. — Authorities say an 18-year-old South Carolina student is
Won’t drink to that ... beer prices on the rise
Microbreweries are getting hit harder than the large brewers. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dan Kopman is chief
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 3, Detroit 2 Minnesota 3, Cleveland 0 Oakland 6,
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Ray E. Brown II The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
BASEBALL LINESCORES SATURDAY Girard 13, Niles 1
BASEBALL LINESCORES SATURDAY Girard 13, Niles 1 Girard3532000—13151 Niles0010000—132 Stevens
A Blight at the Museum
A Blight at the Museum Washington Post: The resignation of the head of the Smithsonian Latino
Debt worries some farmers
One expert says some aren’t as concerned about the risk as they should be. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) —
“The Wonder Pets” (7 p.m., Nick Jr.): The Wonder Pets go to England to save their
“The Wonder Pets” (7 p.m., Nick Jr.): The Wonder Pets go to England to save their favorite rock band
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League CHICAGO CUBS51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2NY Mets PITTSBURGHEven-
Just how ‘broke’ were the Obamas?
CHICAGO — The Obamas often say they would still be in debt if not for his best-selling books, which
soap box derby
soap box derby Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby Children and teenagers competed in a rally
area
area Corroto sets Gannon all-time hit mark HILLSDALE, Mich. — Jaclyn Corroto, a senior shortstop
National City deal good news to region
The investment by Corsair Capital means headquarters will stay in Cleveland. National City
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library trustees board, 5:15 p.m. Schafer Conference Room, 436 W.
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Ima Hogg (Parker)9.805.403.80 Indian Life (Feliciano)18.8014.00
JAPAN
JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, April 10: Disruptions of the Olympic torch relay, which is supposed to
Many boomers plan to work past age 65
For baby boomers, retirement may just mean another job. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — John McGinness,
TODAY
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (VS) Running: Boston Marathon. Noon (FSN Pitt) “Inside Pirates Baseball.” 3:30
Eli Manning weds his college sweetheart
Eli Manning weds his college sweetheart NEW YORK — A Super Bowl championship isn’t the only big
2 art galleries exchange works in new exhibition
WARREN — The Trumbull Art Gallery, 198 E. Market St., and Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Cuyahoga
Where have independent military officers gone?
Opinion: Where have independent military officers gone? EDITOR: While watching questioning of Gen.
At Meatout, farmer tells of going vegan
The speaker and Oprah Winfrey were sued by Texas ranchers after a 1996 show. BOARDMAN — Get
Today is Monday, April 21, the 112th day of 2008. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, April 21, the 112th day of 2008. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date
Scoutmaster’s photo gets national attention
Photography was something the pathologist learned one step at a time. BOARDMAN — As much as
Cost of fertilizer likely to raise prices
Produce growers are struggling to pay rising fertilizer bills. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Link Leaven’s
“As Tony Blair said, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American people and with President
Opinion: “As Tony Blair said, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the American people and with President
Are candidates focused on key issues?
Opinion: The other day I saw an elderly woman, bent over with osteoporosis, at the grocery store. She picked
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Louis T. McQuaid v. Sultan Ohio LLC et al, other civil.
ON ROLL OF HONOR Defoliant used in Vietnam caused deaths years later
Two former Youngstown men, casualties of the Vietnam War, will be honored on the In Memory Roll of
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Lisa Tondo and James Watson Jr., Campbell, boy, April 19.
Patrol seeks information about accident
POLAND — The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post is seeking information regarding a car
MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Tigers 3 TORONTO — David Eckstein hit a three-run homer, supplying
Pa. primary polls show cultural divisions
Beer drinkers have split evenly between Clinton and Obama. WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton leads
Calzaghe disappointed in win
He would love to take on Kelly Pavlik, but their schedules don’t mesh. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe
Islamic school forces boys to beg in streets
This is the story about one small boy’s escape from the slavery of an Islamic school. DAKAR,