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Indians rally past Mariners in 11 innings
CLEVELAND — Asdrubal Cabrera broke an 0-for-14 slump with a bases-loaded single in the 11th inning
Rangers blank Pens, extend series to Sunday
NEW YORK — Jaromir Jagr scored two goals and the New York Rangers staved off elimination Thursday
Kearns’ RBI single gives Nats 3-2 win over Pirates
WASHINGTON — Austin Kearns broke a tie with a two-out RBI single in the eighth inning, and the
Mystery surrounds Youngstown’s latest homicide victim
YOUNGSTOWN — Marcus L. Drummond’s family can’t understand why someone would end his life. “We
Downtown Youngstown street lanes closed from Friday to Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN —As if traffic congestion downtown isn’t bad enough, the southbound lanes of Market
South Side man gets 3-year prison term for domestic violence
xxxxxx YOUNGSTOWN — A man who was convicted of domestic violence in a jury trial last week has
Three vacant homes burn in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Two vacant houses went up in flames early today and one late Wednesday night.
Woman seeks life insurance payment for husband she mistook for a bear, and shot
MESHOPPEN, Pa. (AP) — A northeastern Pennsylvania woman who mistook her husband for a bear and
Boardman plans extra patrols for prom weekend
BOARDMAN — Township police will be supplementing their regular patrols this weekend with high-
Not much to go on in Youngstown shooting death
YOUNGSTOWN — City police have neither suspects nor a motive in the shooting death Wednesday of
Airstream owners rally set at fairgrounds
Airstream owners rally set at fairgrounds CANFIELD – The regional rally of the Walley Byum Caravan
Liberty water boil alert
LIBERTY — A boil alert has been issued for some township residents until Friday afternoon following
Long prison term given in shooting of child
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty in the fatal drive-by shooting of a 3-year-old girl on the
Eight people become U.S. citizens
YOUNGSTOWN — These people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony before Judge Maureen A.
New Wilmington event will include quilt raffle
NEW WILMINGTON —The annual Wilmington Township, Mercer County, Civic League garage sale will begin
ITAM auxiliary will have Mother-Daughter Dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — ITAM Post 3 Auxiliary will present its annual Mother-Daughter Dinner at 6:30 p.m. May
Golf Classic will benefit Junior Achievement
Golf Classic will benefit Junior Achievement YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Country Club will be the
Junior League fundraiser at Avion on the Water
CANFIELD — Avion on the Water, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, will be the setting Wednesday for a
Liberty death sparks talk of elderly watch
One trustee is researching the program in hopes of bringing information to the other two trustees.
‘Catch the magic’ without paying
Three area retailers will give away free comics Saturday, first come, first served. BOARDMAN —
Watkins to high court: Set execution for Biros
Tami Engstrom’s sister said she believes Biros will be put to death this time. WARREN — Tom
Poland sewer project targets health
Federal, state and county money would fund the project. POLAND — A new $2.7 million, 31‚Ñ2
House bill caps payday loan rate
Opponents said the bill would put 6,000 Ohioans out of work. COLUMBUS — The Ohio House passed
Columbiana Co. to negotiate deal with four jailers
A settlement with county jailers is expected to cost six figures. LISBON — Columbiana County
Bill to expand requirements for child booster seats
Children 4 to 18 now use seat belts when riding in vehicles. COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has
Liberty board, teachers OK pact
The contract will be for one year. LIBERTY — School board members and the Liberty Association
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Wizards answer at the Q
Caron Butler made a last-second shot and LeBron James didn’t as the Cavaliers fell. CLEVELAND (AP)
Tour prepares for life without Woods
The Wachovia is the first scheduled event that Tiger will miss since surgery. CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Oakland’s ‘Full Monty’: How far will they go?
YOUNGSTOWN — “The Full Monty” makes its Youngstown debut Friday, when the Oakland Center for the
Looming Leno, O’Brien handoff sets up late-night guessing game
NEW YORK — An orderly transfer of power: Is it possible? With the presidency, sure. But what about
Will eight be great?
Will eight be great? Visionaire, the horse owned by local businessman Bruce Zoldan, nabbed the No.
GM cuts U.S. sales forecast
GM’s stock rises despite large financial loss. DETROIT (AP) — Bowing to grim reality, General
Today is Thursday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2008. There are 244 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, May 1, the 122nd day of 2008. There are 244 days left in the year. On this date
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
Loew brewing more boxing talent at Southside
Chris Hazimihalis and Wesley Triplett will fight in the National Golden Gloves. YOUNGSTOWN —
McCain should stop pandering to poor
Opinion: U.S. Sen. John Mc-Cain has been on the Republican equivalent of a Bed-Stuy tour. Bedford-Stuyvesant
NBA playoffs Wizards vs. Cavaliers
April 19: Cleveland 93, Washington 86 April 21: Cleveland 116, Washington 86 April 24:
Decision pending on school razing
Two Newton Falls businessmen want to buy the former school building. WARREN — A magistrate in
Officials to tackle Medicaid rules
Some state officials say new limits will mean slashing services. WASHINGTON — Lawmakers are
The Zou settles in to its own sound
The band is once again staging the Nouveau Rock Music and Art Festival on Saturday at Cedars.
Chris Yambar exhibit planned at bookstore
BOARDMAN — An exhibit of works by Youngstown-based pop artist-writer-comic book artist Chris Yambar
Magician sets record for holding his breath
Magician sets record for holding his breath CHICAGO — David Blaine set a world record Wednesday
FREEDOM WRITERS
FREEDOM WRITERS Washington, D.C., trip Nearly 100 Fitch students, including 50 members of a
Call it what you will: Wave of Romanian films arrives
The revolution of 1989 helped unite a new breed of directors. YOUNGSTOWN — To put it in
Kirven-Huspaska wedding to be in Cleveland church
X BOARDMAN — Announced by Fred and Elma Kirven, 449 Melbourne Ave., is the engagement of their
SCHEDULE NAHL Robertson Cup
Wednesday 4 p.m. — Topeka 3, Phantoms 2 8:30 p.m. — St. Louis vs. Alexandria, late Thursday 4
Death in Liberty raises questions of police response
Opinion: Death in Liberty raises questions of police response EDITOR: I am writing about the appalling
Running for the Roses The field for Saturday’s 2008 Kentucky Derby, from the rail out:
1. Cool Coal Man (20-1), 2. Tale of Ekati (15-1) 3. Anak Nakal (30-1) 4. Court Vision (20-1)
Guilty pleas in theft-ring case should shed light on schemes
Editorial: Bobby Joe Mock and Gennaro Bellard had better have something important to tell prosecutors about the
Students to visit Holocaust museum
The Fitch teacher is one of 150 Freedom Writer teachers nationwide. AUSTINTOWN — Members of a
May wedding set for Gina Giudici and David Brace
X Theresa Sebastiano, 3639 Shelby Road, Youngstown, and Robert and Patty Brace, 2908 Springmeadow
national merit scholarships Area winners
Four Mahoning County students are among the 2,500 distinguished high school seniors who have won
“The crews are having a hard time holding onto even their gear. Their hard hats are blowing
Opinion: “The crews are having a hard time holding onto even their gear. Their hard hats are blowing around.
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 18.43 .23 Avalon Holdings,5.10.10 Clear
Understating dropout rates
Editorial: Scripps Howard: President Bush’s signature No Child Left Behind Act came up for reauthorization last
Installation scheduled by Junior Seton Circle
Installation scheduled by Junior Seton Circle CANFIELD — The installation of officers will be a
For those who missed it, here’s how to strengthen nails
Dear Readers: My column last year recommending using decolorized iodine to help strengthen weak and
Power of incumbency bad for voters
Opinion: Competition and democracy go hand in hand. After races that came down to the narrowest of margins in
Rockefellers go public with fight against Exxon Mobil
NEW YORK (AP) — Members of the Rockefeller family took a fight with Exxon Mobil Corp. public
McCain blind to Mideast realities
Opinion: Now that Penn-sylvania’s Demo-cratic primary is over, it’s time to take a closer look at the foreign
RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Is mess meant to warn aide?
The AG employee’s attorney called the incident retaliation for the sexual harassment complaint.
FREE COMICS
FREE COMICS Saturday As part of national Free Comic Book Day, three area retailers will be
Phantoms spilled, 3-2, by Topeka rally
Mahoning Valley had a 2-1 lead before the Roadrunners came back. CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Dennis
3 Blonde Moms returning with more comedy from the home front
The trio has a new member, Beaumont Bacon. After successfully growing its Northeast Ohio
Sesame Street is back with Elmo and crew. There will be a show at 7 tonight and seven more through
Sesame Street is back with Elmo and crew. There will be a show at 7 tonight and seven more through
Less-Antonucci wedding plans are announced
X GREENFORD — Announced by Elaine Less of Greenford is the engagement of her daughter, Erin Less,
Kucek’s early three-run homer leads Canfield past Spartans, 6-2
Fitch ace Steve Gruver shut down North Canton Hoover. BOARDMAN — Jake Kucek hit a three-run home
Teen put on probation on drug charges
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A teenager who was found guilty of selling a girl the same kind of drug that
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
The Trumbull County grand jury returned indictments against several people Wednesday. They will be
nouveau festival
nouveau festival If you go What: Nouveau Rock Music and Art Festival When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Man faces charges in Ohio, Pa., after chase crosses state line
The man was stopped in Trumbull County. SHARON, Pa. — A man accused of shooting at a house in
FDA warns Merck to fix problems at vaccine plant
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has ordered Merck & Co. to correct numerous
Police investigate man’s fatal shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — A 42-year-old man was found dead at 3 p.m. Wednesday, shot in the back of the head,
YSU’s lead disappears in a flash to Kent State
Pitcher Adam Kalafos gave YSU five strong innings and a 4-1 lead, but YSU’s bullpen failed in a 9-5
Going back to D.C.
Going back to D.C. kThe Cleveland Cavaliers are headed back to Washington, D.C., after falling to
Out-of-town births announced
X George and Tiesha (Moncrief) Amison of Toledo announce the birth of their daughter, Mia
Pentagon mulls beefing up command role in Afghanistan
A decision isn’t likely soon, officials said. WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon officials are quietly
The perfect summer movie arrives early
Robert Downey Jr. has fun with his character and the dialogue. These comic-book movies, they
Is mess meant to warn?
The AG employee’s attorney called the incident retaliation for the sexual harassment complaint.
summer of superheroes |The buzz
summer of superheroes |The buzz ‘The Incredible Hulk’ (opens June 13) Good buzz: After 2003’s
Economy posts growth of 0.6% in first quarter
The economy avoided the start of a recession in the first quarter. WASHINGTON (AP) — The bruised
Blue Man Group coming to Chevrolet Centre
Blue Man Group coming to Chevrolet Centre YOUNGSTOWN – Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for
House OKs bill that’s targeting hazardous dust
The bill will likely face opposition in the Senate. WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives
early birds
early birds Tonight’s showings Regal Cinema South, 7420 South Ave.: 8, 8:15, 8:30, 11, 11:15 and
7 killed in raid on hideout
A woman and a child were killed in the attack. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Hundreds of intelligence
nhl playoffs Penguins vs. Rangers
April 25: Pittsburgh 5, N.Y. Rangers 4 Sunday: Pittsburgh 1, N.Y. Rangers 0 Tuesday: Pittsburgh
DNA confirms IDs of czar’s children
The remains of the rest of the family were found in 1991. MOSCOW (AP) — For nine decades after
Bumbling Mets hand Pittsburgh win, 13-1
Xavier Nady led the Bucs by going 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. The Mets bumbled
Driver video-arraigned in death of pedestrian is free on bond
YOUNGSTOWN — Brandy Robinson, 18, of Willis Avenue, a driver accused in the death of a pedestrian,
Yams help reader battle symptoms of menopause
Q. I am 52. At age 49, I began to have menopausal symptoms — irregular periods, hot flashes, night
Report: Terror attacks increase
The increase is in Pakistan and Afghanistan. WASHINGTON — Terror attacks in Pakistan doubled
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Bringing people together to praise God The City Prayer Team planned morning, midday and evening
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sonny Fuller, 41, of 301 Hilton Ave., Youngstown, and Deborah
GOP propagandists given a voice
Opinion: Over the last seven years, the lunatic fringe in control of the Republican Party — the people who
Grocers prepare for Wal-Mart
Grocery store owners say they can compete with the new Wal-Mart Supercenter. AUSTINTOWN — It’s
Compco Industries sells local facility
The company has invested $7 million in its Columbiana plant in the past five years. COLUMBIANA
Grand jury to hear evidence in soldier’s shooting death
The victim’s mother doesn’t believe her son’s shooting was an accident. AUSTINTOWN — The case
Dann chose scheduler for overseas trip
The police chiefs association paid for the tickets to Turkey. COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General
Pentagon is easing security screening
One veterans group official says he thinks the revision will help. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. troops
Obama closes in on Clinton
Obama closes in on Clinton WASHINGTON — Barack Obama is closing in on Democratic presidential
U.S. troop deaths hit 7-month high
More than 1,000 Iraqis were killed in April. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military death toll hit
Director Favreau gave fans input on ‘Iron Man’
Marvel self-financed the project rather than relying on a studio. When Jon Favreau explains
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if you go
if you go Who: 3 Blonde Moms When: 8 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: The Funny Farm
Police get conflicting accounts of shooting
WARREN — Investigators are trying to figure out whom to believe in the shooting of a 47-year-old
Uncooperative mother-in-law outstays her welcome
Dear Annie: My mother-in-law has been living with us for 16 years. She hasn’t said one word to my
prep softball Wednesday’s game
Mooney 3, Warren JFK 2 BOARDMAN — Mooney rallied from a 2-0 deficit to upend the Eagles and take
“Ugly Betty” (8 p.m., ABC): On “Ugly Betty,” an increasingly delusional
“Ugly Betty” (8 p.m., ABC): On “Ugly Betty,” an increasingly delusional Renee (Gabrielle Union)
Kindergarten sign-up
Kindergarten sign-up HANOVERTON — United Local Schools will have kindergarten registration for the
Rangers’ Avery is shelved
The 28-year-old suffered a lacerated spleen and will be hospitalized for a few days. NEW YORK (AP)
Lorena Ochoa seeks record-tying fifth straight win
She can tie AnnikaSorenstam and Nancy Lopez at the SemGroup Championship. BROKEN ARROW, Okla.
77 percent of U.S. mothers breast-feed
“It looks like it is an all-time high.” Jeff Lancashire CDC spokesman Breast-feeding rates for
Film festival accepts Art ByrdSSRqs SSLqVerdictSSRq
The film will be shown May 8. YOUNGSTOWN — “The Guilty Verdict,” a short film by Art Byrd, has
Sex offender gets out of prison early
A probation violation means finishing the prison term, a judge warned. YOUNGSTOWN — With five
Will eight be great for Visionaire?
The Bruce Zoldan-owned horse drew the same spot as Derby winner Barbaro. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The
auditions \Where to try out for roles
ACTORS LeModeln Model and Talent Agency, 7536 Market St., Boardman, will hold a casting call from
Lee remains hot; Indians win, 8-3
But he ended his scoreless streak at 27 innings and his ERA rose to 0.96. CLEVELAND (AP) — A year
mlb roundup | Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Blue Jays 1 BOSTON — Manny Ramirez slid in just ahead of the tag on
Free comic books
Free comic books kGreg Bartholomew, owner of All American Comics & Cards, is hoping area parents
Boardman native Tepper raps up road to success
Under the name Throwback, the recent graduate is working hard on his music career. Just over a
REGION
REGION Dominion East Ohio to raise rate 15 percent CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio has announced
Coach Johnson pays for Mavericks’ flop
Suns coach Mark D’Antoni could also be on his way out. DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks fired
nba roundup | Wednesday’s other game
Celtics 110, Hawks 85 BOSTON — Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant
Gigantour founder: Event is no Ozzfest
The heavy-metal tour gives young bands a chance. Gigantour lives. What may sound like an
Kevin Durant first Sonics player selected NBA Rookie of the Year
SEATTLE (AP) — The expectations were there for Kevin Durant the day he first arrived in Seattle:
Officials look at possible abuse among FLDS boys
Journal entries and interviews suggested abuse. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Texas child welfare
nhl roundup | Wednesday’s game
Flyers 4, Canadiens 2 PHILADELPHIA — Benching goalie Carey Price couldn’t spark Montreal. Now
Plus-one shelved by BCS heads
The Bowl Championship Series will remain the same until at least 2014. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Even
Hoping to stop recession, Fed cuts rates as economy slumps
The Dow climbed above 13,000 for the first time since January. WASHINGTON (AP) — Scrambling to
Racing cars helps vets forget about injuries for a little while
GREER, S.C. (AP) — It’s been two years since Marine Lance Cpl. Jeremy Stengel sat behind the wheel,
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