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Ryan Howard sparks Phillies over Bucs

PITTSBURGH — Ryan Howard homered in his return to the starting lineup and Kyle Kendrick pitched into

YSU softball splits at Valparaiso

VALPARAISO, Ind. — Youngstown State University split a Horizon League softball doubleheader with

Penguins split with Cleveland State

LORAIN — Youngstown State senior Erich Diedrich drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth inning,

Steelers draft running back, receiver

PITTSBURGH — With the 23rd pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Illinois

Indians edge Yankees, 4-3, for fifth straight win

CLEVELAND — Victor Martinez’s bases-loaded single scored Grady Sizemore from third with one out in

Unity parade accentuates the positive

YOUNGSTOWN — Antonio Demetrius Ford, Taquaesa Toney, Chelsea Stafford and Thomas Fields are united

Go fly a kite. Plenty did Saturday.

CANFIELD — A huge green frog flew over the grounds of the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm on Saturday. So

National Volunteer Week begins with banquet

BOARDMAN — Volunteer Services Agency Inc. is kicking off National Volunteer Week 2008 in the

Hugging effort falls short of Guinness Book record

WARREN — Cancer survivor Jeff Ondash of Canfield hoped to make the Guinness Book of World Records

How will you spend your tax rebate?

A shopper at an upscale boutique in Poland found just what she wanted — a white, lace top that could

Come on out and Celebrate Poland

POLAND — Aspiring singers will have the chance to share their talents before the community and a

Youngstown Foundation grows and gives

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Foundation, established in 1918, has awarded 42 local non-profit

AG Dann’s office fires special agent for sexual misconduct

After pocketing more than $42,000 during a seven-month administrative leave, a special agent who

Cobalt upgrades: Best mileage in class

Some Cobalt models are now rated at 36 mpg on the highway. Chevrolet has tweaked some Cobalt

Vikings go ‘Yard’ against YSU — that’s Pipe Yard

LORAIN — Cleveland State hit four home runs and benefited from 10 unearned runs to defeat Youngstown

Schiraldi throws 2-hit, 4-0 victory in TAC matchup

Tim Schiraldi also posted eight strikeouts as Hubbard registered its 13th win. HUBBARD — Tim

GLORIOUS PERFORMANCE

Verdi’s ‘Requiem’ returns to Valley after 30 years The performance is ‘taxing vocally,’ a chorus

Home sales down in 2 of 3 Valley counties

Sale prices were up from February but lagged behind prices from last spring. Home sales in the

Girard Baseball Association case presented to Trumbull grand jury

The suspect once served as the association’s president. GIRARD — A city employee is charged in

Niles center’s event deemed a success

The center’s director says they’re half way to their goal of raising $250,000 NILES — The

Penguins bounce back from 3-goal deficit, 5-4

Evgeni Malkin scored on a power play with 1:41 remaining. PITTSBURGH (AP) — A memorable

YSU women’s golf team will vie in Horizon League tournament

CARMEL, Ind. — The Youngstown State women’s golf team is competing in the Horizon League

Hubbard cops seek copper-pipe thieves

Police are asking homeowners and neighbors to keep an eye out. HUBBARD — City police are

Bandits win, end series

Mahoning Valley fell in overtime to St. Louis, 5-4. BOARDMAN — Patrick McCudden’s goal 7:19

Thunder party planned

area Thunder party planned YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Museum of the Valley has a Meet and Greet

Unity parade planned

Unity parade planned YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. has its fourth annual “Unity in the Community

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Shane and Jaimie Brubaker, East Palestine, boy, April

E-mails raise ethics issues

Such informal behavior has become increasingly common, a professor says. COLUMBUS (AP) — A flood

Adam Scott leads EDS Byron Nelson

His 135 was a stroke ahead of Mark Hensby , Mathew Goggin and Scott McCarron. IRVING, Texas (AP) —

mlb roundup | Friday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 4, Tigers 3 DETROIT — Vladimir Guerrero homered to highlight a four-run

Rev. Wright gives first interview over his sermons

NEW YORK (AP) — The former pastor to Democrat Barack Obama said his sermon blaming U.S. policies for

Rivalry stews between Cavs’ James and Wizards’ Stevenson

The two players harbor unfriendly feelings in the first-round playoff series. WASHINGTON (AP)

Golf roundup | Friday’s other events

LPGA AVENTURA, Fla. — Annika Sorenstam has made no secret that she wasn’t thrilled about the

Tax rebate checks will hit the mail starting Monday

The earlier date emphasizes the economic challenges facing the nation. WASHINGTON (AP) — President

Today is Saturday, April 26, the 117th day of 2008. There are 249 days left in the year. On this

ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind.; former Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D.; Reps.

ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind.; former Sen. Tom Daschle, D-S.D.; Reps. Artur Davis,

Woman resentenced in murder

YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who helped plan the robbery that resulted in the shooting death of a man has

Official: U.S. preparing for action against Iran

A ship contracted by the U.S. military fired warning shots at two boats Thursday. WASHINGTON —

MAHONING COUNTY |Indictments

The Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people earlier this week: Delouis Clark III, 25, of

Semi rams Chicago train station, killing 2

CHICAGO (AP) — A tractor trailer rammed into an elevated Chicago Transit Authority train station

State awards grants to provide technology training for teachers

COLUMBUS — Several Mahoning County school districts have been awarded state grants to help provide

Ohio man accused in school plot

A 16-year-old boy in Indiana was also arrested in the plot. LAKEWOOD, Ohio (AP) — A man accused of

Tony Stewart receiving enticing offers

His contract with Gibbs doesn’t expire until after the 2009 season. TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — So

Heavy security surrounds torch runner in Japan

NAGANO, Japan (AP) — The Japanese leg of the Olympic torch relay began today with thousands of riot

Cleveland is no place for Yanks

Jhonny Peralta hit a three-run homer off Andy Pettitte and the Indians won their fourth straight.

China agrees to meet with envoys of the Dalai Lama

Washington and Europe have leaned on Beijing to negotiate with the Dalai Lama. BEIJING — In a

Renee Powell will be honored

Renee Powell gave a public lecture last summer at St. Andrews titled, “The Many Faces of Women’s

Cliff Lee dominates Royals, 2-0

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The hottest pitcher in the majors doesn’t dare stop to celebrate. It’s

Coste gets lineup card treat

The Phillies catcher make the most of being in the No. 5 spot against the Pirates. PITTSBURGH (AP)

nba roundup | Friday’s games

76ers 95, Pistons 75 PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers added one more surprise victory in a season stuffed

U.S. criticized for withholding information

VIENNA, Austria (AP) — The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog chastised the United States on Friday

Crappie fishing looks good

Crappie fishing looks good It happens every year, the green blush that colors the trees in our

Obama, Clinton to spend time in low-priority states

Of the seven states yet to hold Democratic primaries, only two are battleground states. WASHINGTON

Man sentenced in probation case; faces murder charge

MERCER, Pa. — Michael V. Matter, 52, who is charged with murder in the death of Howard Urquhart, 60,

Al-Sadr: Threat was made toward U.S.

He appealed to Iraqi troops not to fight alongside Americans. BAGHDAD (AP) — Radical Shiite cleric

Business news digest

REGION AFL-CIO Labor Council announces election results NILES — The following people have been

on the web \Informational sites

Explore cyberspace and your inner spiritual space through these Web sites. www.searchgodsword.org:

Lowe reaches new heights

Both new and old material is flowing once again. For Nick Lowe fans, the last year has been a

Trial postponed for more DNA testing

YOUNGSTOWN — The capital murder trial of Bennie L. Adams has been postponed from May 5 to Aug. 11 to

E-commerce is strong despite sluggish economy

WASHINGTON — Internet commerce continues its robust growth, defying a sluggish economy that’s

Smoking charges against Shia LaBeouf dismissed

Smoking charges against Shia LaBeouf dismissed BURBANK, Calif. — Can someone get Shia LaBeouf a

Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 8, Texas 2 L.A. Angels 7, Boston 5 Oakland 11,

Final pretrial hearing set in shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — The man charged with shooting an Austintown police officer will have his final pretrial

“The Mighty B!” (10:30 a.m., Nickelodeon): Amy Poehler is a versatile performer, as she

Stocks make advance as investors overcome worry

Consumers are concerned about rising energy and food prices. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended its

Couple sues McDonald’s over injuries from falling dispenser

The man says he suffered head, neck and eye injuries. YOUNGSTOWN — A Cortland couple has a beef

Islamist warlord keeps Afghan lifeline open for U.S., NATO

He refused to join the Taliban despite his disdain for America. BARA, Pakistan — The only thing

TODAY

TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Spanish Grand Prix qualifying. 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Asian Open.

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD April 22 Theft:

Fair focuses on minority health

Fairgoers can shop for jewelry and African art and Barack Obama T-shirts. YOUNGSTOWN — Clyde

Youngstown diocese to stage Youth Day events

The weekend in Ohio is an alternative to international gathering in Australia. YOUNGSTOWN — “You

Wedding in June to join Mimi Dyke and Chris Herman

X Gary and Sherry Dyke of East Palestine and John and Ruth Herman of Bessemer, Pa., announce the

Phantoms defeated

Phantoms defeated kThe St. Louis Bandits defeated the Mahoning Valley Phantoms 5-4 in overtime in

A shield law, please

Opinion: Scripps Howard: The stars have aligned for a federal shield law for journalists. It’s hardly a

PRACTICING: Leah Peroutka, 22, of the Cleveland Institute of Music, warms up in a dressing room

Breakfast in Hartford

Breakfast in Hartford HARTFORD — Hartford Fire Association and Burghill Fire Department will have

Mock, Bellard plead in theft-ring case

A theft ringleader faces up to 231‚Ñ2 years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — One of three alleged

Colleges can help get students to polls

Opinion: A little-noticed effort to help enfranchise college students for the Ohio primary elections may have

Slain patrolman to be honored at Masses

Slain patrolman to be honored at Masses YOUNGSTOWN — Five years ago, on April 29, 2003, Patrolman

Ex-drinker is reclusive to avoid temptation

Dear Annie: Several years ago, my husband quit drinking. He did not discuss his decision with me or

NAHL playoffs Phantoms vs. St. Louis

April 18: St. Louis 4, Phantoms 1 April 19: St. Louis 5, Phantoms 2 Wednesday: Phantoms 3, St.

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan S. Mayberry, 29, of 4843 Westchester Drive #103,

God sets the standard on judging people

It is very easy to fall into the trap of judging others. We can look at a person’s appearance and

Christians urged to be good stewards of planet, resources

Churches are embracing a message of conservation. DURHAM, N.C. — Mercy Udoji thumbed through a

Classes

Classes X Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1942 will meet for breakfast at 10:30

Three of 4 men charged in arson-for-hire free on bond

Seven men are charged, three believed to be in Iran. YOUNGSTOWN — Threeof four men accused in a

Man drives car onto Miami airport runway

MIAMI — A 73-year-old man drove his black Chevrolet Cobalt through a wooden gate and onto runway 9

Orthodox churches observe Pascha

There are some 30-35 hours of services marking Orthodox Holy Week. BOARDMAN — Tonight at St.

Theologian will speak May 23 in Bernardin lunch, lecture series

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — The Rev. Howard Gray will explore the topic “The Life of the Spirit” at the

Taking another look at Lasik eye surgery

The FDA is investigating Lasik surgery after patients complained. WASHINGTON (AP) — In fury and

May Friendship Day to be marked next week

YOUNGSTOWN — Church Women United will observe May Friendship Day during a service at 9:30 a.m.

People’s right to know is sacred

Opinion: Tom Blanton wasn’t nuts when he told a room full of open-government fans to act squirrely.

McCain’s tour raises questions

GEE’S BEND, Ala. — For John McCain, it was either the perfect political photo op that reflected an

Meeting addresses drug issues

A local drug and alcohol coalition would be eligible for federal funding. COLUMBIANA —

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Global Entertainment Corp. is the name of the company that ran the Chevrolet

Filimon-Antenucci engagement is being announced

X HUBBARD — Terrence and Sandra Filimon, 603 Raymond Drive, are announcing the engagement of their

A few tips for Jamie Lee as big 5-0 looms

Opinion: Oh, thank God that I’m not invited to Jamie Lee Curtis’s 50th birthday bash. And I use that word

Human trafficking grabs attention of area churches

Editorial: It has been five years since President Bush signed the U.S. Child Protect Act and urged the United

Orthodox Easter

Orthodox Easter kSt. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church in Boardman will have the

Winter plans a last hurrah

A trace of snow is predicted for Monday and Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN — You can keep your snow

Baseball

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League NY METSEven-6Atlanta ST. LOUISEven-6Houston

Steelers depend on draft potential

They have had at least one first-round draft pick every year for the last 41 years. PITTSBURGH

Penguins routed

Penguins routed Cleveland State hit four home runs and benefited from 10 unearned runs to defeat

Catholic peer ministry

Catholic peer ministry HOWLAND — Retrouvaille, a Catholic peer ministry offered in the Diocese of

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY |Trumbull Campus

Fourteen people received awards during the first Founders Day held at the Champion campus on Friday.

GM avoids strikes at two factories

Two plants agreed to give GM 12 hours’ notice before calling a strike. DETROIT (AP) — United Auto

Man to stand trial in woman’s death

Let’s try the case, ‘and let the chips fall where they may,’ a judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — Lee

Campman-McGlynn engagement is being announced

X AUSTINTOWN — David and Jennifer Campman, 603 Notre Dame Ave., are announcing the engagement of

Nintendo Co. rejects price cuts for the Wii

Nintendo said previous buyers would feel ripped off by a price cut. TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo does not

White House responding to food crisis

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration and Congress have been caught flat-footed by rapidly escalating

Orthodox Easter is different date but same rejoicing

This year, Orthodox Christians throughout the world will celebrate Easter this Sunday, four weeks

HALL OF FAME | East High School The 20th East High School Golden Bear Hall of Fame banquet will be held Sunday at Mr. Anthony’s at 6 p.m. Following are biographies of this year’s

Joseph Briganti, Sr. (Class of 1942, golf): At age 12 began caddying at the Youngstown Country Club

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