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Pirates beat Giants, 3-1; Nady hits 2-run homer
PITTSBURGH — Xavier Nady hit a two-run homer to spoil Barry Zito’s mostly effective return to the
Lee outduels Wang, Indians shut out Yankees
NEW YORK — Cliff Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to beat Chien-Ming Wang in a matchup
Bedra named to All-Horizon League team
INDIANAPOLIS — For the second straight season, Youngstown State senior McKenzie Bedra was named to
Interim superintendent stays on in Struthers
STRUTHERS — Donald Dailey, former Boardman Schools superintendent, will continue as interim
Campbell to set limits on cats and dogs per home
CAMPBELL — A law limiting the number of cats and dogs to four each per residential property is
Youngstown continues to buy out its workers
YOUNGSTOWN —The Youngstown Board of Control is expected today to approve paying $219,447.58 in
Canfield creates information technology department
CANFIELD — City council has approved the creation of an information technology department and is
Special prosecutor will review Youngstown ballistics case
AKRON — Summit County Common Pleas Judge Patricia A. Cosgrove has decided to appoint a special
Rex Leach to be inducted in Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame
NORTH LIMA — Rex Leach once scored 72 points in one game; 1,266 points in one season, and 2,581
Thunder sign former Ursuline star Chris Curd
BOARDMAN — Former Ursuline High standout Chris Curd has been assigned to the Mahoning Valley Thunder
Mahoning sheriff and CCA relationship: It’s over
YOUNGSTOWN — The 14-year business relationship between the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and the
YSU Senate recommends more funding for Maag Library
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Academic Senate thinks it’s time for the university to
Police find filth in house with children
AUSTINTOWN — Finding two teenagers walking Tuesday morning on Burkey Road, instead of being in
Forum Health at Home sale being finalized
YOUNGSTOWN — The Forum Health Board of Trustees has approved a tentative agreement to sell Forum
Warren man drives his car into a house
WARREN — Randy L. Hackenson, 37, of North Road, pleaded innocent today in municipal court to charges
Man, woman caught in sex act in car; gun also found
YOUNGSTOWN — Police found a loaded gun in a car after they found the vehicle’s occupants engaged in
YPD awards ceremony is Thursday morning
YOUNGSTOWN — The annual Youngstown Police Department awards ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday
Wick Neighbors schedules annual dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — Bruce Murphy of Key Bank will be the main speak when Wick Neighbors Inc. holds its
Happy 60th birthday Israel: Celebration of the Jewish state set Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will mark the 60th anniversary of the birth of the
Forum Health report: Fewer hospitals needed in the future
YOUNGSTOWN — A report on Forum Health says the hospital system needs to prepare for a future that
Several meetings set Thursday in Weathersfield Township
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees’ caucus at 10 a.m. Thursday will be followed by
First Place Bank increases its presence in Ohio, Ky., W.Va.
WARREN — The parent company of First Place Bank has reached a deal that would expand its presence in
First Book fund-raising golf outing Aug. 16 at Bedford Trails
LOWELLVILLE — First Book Mahoning Valley will have its first fund-raising golf outing Aug. 16 at
Mother’s Day Plant sale runs through Friday in Farrell
FARRELL, Pa. — The UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation will have its annual Mother’s Day Plant
Annual Respect Day event is Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The third annual Respect Day will be noon Friday at the Mahoning County Courthouse, 120
Poland flower-planting day will be May 24
POLAND — Town One Streetscapes of Poland plans a community “Plant the Bridges Day” May 24.
Volunteers recognized for saving seniors money
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., is recognizing the AARP tax preparers
School to benefit from business closure
EAST LIVERPOOL — Proceeds from the sale of thousands of dollars’ worth of wood products and other
Cub Scouts welcome families to join events
POLAND — Poland Cub Scout packs invite families to join and to participate in two springtime events.
Garden Mart 2008 planned at Fellows
YOUNGSTOWN — The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area, Inc. is having its Garden Mart 2008
Cinderella Ball debutantes may file their applications
YOUNGSTOWN — Debutante applications are now available for the Junior Civic League’s 53rd Annual
Fund for brain-tumor research
The fund, which kicks off today, will support research at Cleveland Clinic for people 15 to 35 years old.
BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY Canton GlenOak 7, Fitch 5
BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY Canton GlenOak 7, Fitch 5 GlenOak0100006—783 Fitch3000002—591 Tom
Democrats must unite for the greater good
Opinion: Democrats must unite for the greater good EDITOR: As the Democratic presidential primary season
Wal-Mart in Liberty to have different look
Construction on the new store should begin in July. LIBERTY — Plans for the new Wal-Mart
Bryant finally earns his first MVP honor
The Cavaliers’ LeBron James finished fourth. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Finally, an MVP award for Kobe
Church leader arrested on sex charges in New Mexico
Church leader arrested on sex charges in New Mexico SANTA FE, N.M. — The leader of an apocalyptic
Celtics limit LeBron to 12
Kevin Garnett scored 28 as Boston won Game 1, 76-72. BOSTON (AP) — LeBron James couldn’t make a
Real meals, really good, really cheap
WASHINGTON — Peter Smith is one cool customer. While many of us have been grappling with growing
Tips for a Cheap Supper
Tips for a Cheap Supper Ideas from Chef Peter Smith: UWhen you’re trying to save money, keep the
Delluci’s homer rallies Indians past Yanks, 5-3
The pinch-hitter’s three-run shot came in the eighth inning. NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter David
Ga. man executed, ending seven-month moratorium
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man who killed his live-in girlfriend was executed Tuesday, the first
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Richard and Paula Brant, Hubbard, boy, May 5. David and
McLouth homers twice for Pirates
Zach Duke rebounded for a win in a 12-6 thumping of the Giants. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nate McLouth,
75 students arrested in drug raid at university
One student was to receive a master’s degree in homeland security. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Dozens of San
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown Express — little b league team seeks players age 15-16. Call (330) 540-7077.
Attacks against Web sites threaten privacy, security
All it takes for a computer to become infected is to visit a hacked Web site. Criminal attacks
Israel in an unwinnable war with Hamas
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Last Tuesday, Israel faced the fallout from a Palestinian family of five perishing in
if you go
if you go What: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s 7th annual “It’s Only Rock and Roll”
Avalon fees
Avalon fees Pay to play Membership plans for Avalon Golf and Country Club, which includes three
Legislators move slowly in drive toward impeachment of Dann
A state lawmaker who was a former judge is researching the matter. COLUMBUS — Ohio lawmakers
YSU track aiming for title
The Penguins’ program has become a power in the Horizon League. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Trainer denounces report that horse was on steroids
Larry Jones has ordered tests to prove that Eight Belles was clean. STANTON, Del. (AP) — The
MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Tigers 0 DETROIT — Tim Wakefield only allowed two hits in eight
Attorneys lay out case in drug informant’s death
The prosecution lacks ‘competent evidence’ to prove its case, defense lawyer says.
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 6, Detroit 3 Toronto 1, Chicago White Sox 0 L.A.
International aid begins trickling in to Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — International aid began to trickle in to Myanmar on Tuesday, but the stricken
Obama wins N.C. easily; Clinton leads in Indiana
Six primaries remain, beginning Tuesday in West Virginia. WASHINGTON — Barack Obama won North
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 7, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, May 7, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.
Benefits of ethanol questioned
Some lawmakers want a more modest requirement for ethanol use. WASHINGTON (AP) — Just months ago,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew D. Brown II, 25, of 8165 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield,
Fruit forms foundation for fabulous finishSFlb
Spring desserts don’t often rely on apples. But chef Peter Smith chose them because they represented
Smith leads United to county title
Zane Smith won three events as the Eagles claimed the Columbiana County meet. EAST PALESTINE —
Spending strays from national statistics
Opinion: It turns out most people spend about 1.2 percent of their income on water and sewage. We spend a
Unity trustees to firm up firetruck buy
EAST PALESTINE — Unity Township trustees seek to put into writing a verbal agreement they’ve made to
A theater revival in Columbiana
An open house at the facility will be Thursday. COLUMBIANA — Tammy Crismon has two windows in
Prosecutor questions judge over arguments about Ohio executions
A hearing is being conducted in Lorain County. ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor accused a judge
Leftovers from salad help other dishes
The first course of chef Peter Smith’s budget challenge dinner for four calls for vinegar, oil, salt
Pens’ Shero willing to take risks
His crafty rebuilding job has Pittsburgh in the NHL’s Eastern Conference finals. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Today is Wednesday, May 7, the 128th day of 2008. There are 238 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, May 7, the 128th day of 2008. There are 238 days left in the year. On this date
Spending increased to fix roads
Parts of five landfill haul roads are to be repaved. AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County Solid
Scarlett Johansson confirms engagement
Scarlett Johansson confirms engagement NEW YORK — Hours after confirming her engagement to Ryan
Madonna covers new album, helping Malawi, turning 50
The singer has a lot of projects going on. NEW YORK — Timbaland and the Neptunes are so
Apartment fire put out
Apartment fire put out YOUNGSTOWN — A maintenance man at an apartment complex at 2639 Tyrell Ave.
Officials to OK pacts to aid pupils
WARREN — The Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve two contracts today to help
Hearty stew is centerpiece
Chef Peter Smith likes to get as much use as possible out of the ingredients he chooses. In this
Valley View Downs hearing rescheduled
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — A zoning variance hearing for the Valley View Downs racetrack, which had been set
Obama, Wright sucker their audiences
Opinion: Sometimes unrelated events nevertheless tell a coherent story. One newspaper story that caught my
“The combination of the cyclone and the referendum within a few days of each other makes an
Opinion: “The combination of the cyclone and the referendum within a few days of each other makes an angry
Fed’s rules for credit cards
Opinion: Scripps Howard: The Bush administration has been notoriously regulation-averse, preferring to let
Austintown studies open enrollment
The school board has to decide on open enrollment by next week. AUSTINTOWN — Superintendent
2 hurt in Route 62 crash
2 hurt in Route 62 crash BROOKFIELD — Two men were injured, one seriously, in a two-car crash
False-alarm suspect fails to show
YOUNGSTOWN — The man charged with inducing panic and making false alarms in last summer’s evacuation
Police: Driver accidentally ran over men
The city prosecutor could file charges today. YOUNGSTOWN — It doesn’t appear that the driver of
“Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On” (9 p.m., PBS): He was shot to death the day before
“Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On” (9 p.m., PBS): He was shot to death the day before his 45th birthday
YSU softball No. 8 seed in tourney
The Penguins play Illinois-Chicago in the first round Thursday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Stambaugh Charter Academy school board, 6 p.m., 2420 Donald Ave., Youngstown.
Firefighters put out fire, say it was arson
AUSTINTOWN — Firefighters extinguished an apparent arson Monday afternoon at a vacant duplex at 245
Gramm’s ready to return to Cleveland
The singer will perform Saturday in an all-star show for a rock hall benefit. Among the many
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA 9 2 uA 4 3 vA Q 9 7 w10 6 4 WEST EAST xQ J
What’s planned at the theater:
What’s planned at the theater: Free program: Thursday with short multimedia presentation about the
An April 22 story about Joseph I. Aston, 30, of Perkinswood Boulevard, Warren, incorrectly reported
An April 22 story about Joseph I. Aston, 30, of Perkinswood Boulevard, Warren, incorrectly reported
St. Rose seniors to meet
St. Rose seniors to meet GIRARD — St. Rose Senior Parishioners will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Simple ideas turn stale bread into tasty treats
Dear Readers: Don’t throw out that stale french bread! Most French bread, if not eaten the day it’s
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will sell
Eight Belles’ death bad news for horse racing
Opinion: For years, on behalf of PETA, I’ve written polite opinion pieces urging the thoroughbred racing
Forum Health report: Keep it intact
The study by the Chartis Group was commissioned by the Ohio attorney general in 2007.
More killer germs resist antibiotics
Some bacteria ‘not only resist the drugs but eat them for breakfast,’ a geneticist said.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: May 1 Fraud: A Becky Court woman reported
Workers at Lordstown GM: Local contract isn’t so bad
Local labor contracts are expected to bring new models to Lordstown plants. LORDSTOWN –
Will.i.am., Colbert to receive Webby achievement awards
Acceptance speeches are allowed to be only five words long. NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Colbert’s use
Stolen truck recovered in Youngstown
LISBON — Youngstown police recovered a pickup truck about 10 a.m. Monday that had been stolen from
What It Costs to Build a Simple Supper
What It Costs to Build a Simple Supper Here’s the breakdown of what chef Peter Smith spent for
Dog Days group seeks volunteers for event
A luncheon also is planned for the cleanup volunteers. EAST PALESTINE — The East Palestine Dog
Pa. cops have description in hit-run crash
MERCER, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police have a description of the vehicle they believe was involved
Owner of boarded-up club sues Warren
The bar owner says city has been harassing him since 2002. WARREN — The owner of a closed
City eyes land sale
A deal could be done in the next two to three months. YOUNGSTOWN — The financially ailing
Unbeaten McDonald wins ITCL crown
Hubbard is alone atop the TAC standings. McDONALD — The unbeaten McDonald High softball team
In Poland, wellness walks work
The walking program conforms with the school district’s wellness policy. POLAND — Pupils,
Analyst predicts oil prices to reach up to $200 a barrel
A contrary report says oil prices are as likely to drop as they are to rise. NEW YORK (AP) — A
Avalon investor: Stop upgrades
Avalon’s CEO says he’s confident golf course operations will become profitable. VIENNA — A
Death and destruction visit another S.E. Asian country
Editorial: Another impoverished nation has felt Mother Nature’s fury, and once again the people in power bear
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Lord Above (Magrell)5.403.202.40 True Con (Spieth)3.402.60
Lawmakers to address housing crisis
The House bill seeks to amend legislation already passed by the Senate. WASHINGTON — The House
Eat smarter and cheaper
OU DON’T NEED A PHD INECOnomics to know that you’re getting walloped at the grocery store. Let the
Orwell woman dies in one-car accident
FOWLER — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said an Orwell woman was killed in a one-car accident on
Disqualifications give Wellington a free ride on ballot
An Ohio House candidate also was disqualified. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Sheriff Randall
Congress considers steel nickels and pennies
The Treasury Department opposes a bill that would change their composition. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Hubbard gains share of TAC title
Bo Slemons and Mike Backes led the Eagles to their 17th win, 4-1, over Brookfield. BROOKFIELD — Bo
Salem council votes against new position
A councilman said the mayor has no authority to create and fund positions. SALEM — A split
NCAA report hits low achievers
Several programs are in danger of facing sanctions because of poor academics. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
McDonald rallies for ITCL title
The Blue Devils scored four runs in the sixth inning to defeat Lowellville, 7-6. McDONALD — A
Charges filed in bowling alley break-in
Vandalism is among the charges, and bond was set at $56,500. YOUNGSTOWN — As soon as Alvin G.
Bill would restrict U.S. aid to Iraq
Iraq is expected to receive about $70 billion in oil revenues. WASHINGTON (AP) — A new war
Undercover cops arrest woman on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a Bennington Avenue woman apparently didn’t realize the two men she flagged
She should stay out of the way of the train wreck
Dear Annie: My daughter-in-law is a danger to herself and others. “Dotty” has been repeatedly
Evaluations sought for officials
The board never did a superintendent’s evaluation in 2006, but did one in 2007. YOUNGSTOWN —
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