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Trend of fuel efficient cars good for Lordstown, exec says
BOARDMAN — “I can’t commit to any new product” for the Lordstown General Motors complex, said Mark
The faithful wish Jimbo a happy birthday.
YOUNGSTOWN — Happy birthday, Jim Traficant — even if you are behind bars. That’s the message two
Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to Game 2 victory
BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 19 points and Ray Allen broke out of a seven-quarter scoring drought
YSU track teams lead after first day
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State throwing coach Shawn Cobey stood a few feet outside the throwing
Hall convicted in 2006 murder of police informant
YOUNGSTOWN — Sentencing will be at 10 a.m. Friday for James A. Hall, who was convicted of aggravated
Change is in the mix for Forum Health
YOUNGSTOWN — The sale of Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in Howland Township, layoffs, and work
Indians trade Jason Michaels to Pirates
The Cleveland Indians traded outfielder Jason Michaels and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates for a
Liberty commissions independent review of 911 call response
LIBERTY — Township trustees have commissioned an independent review of the police department’s
Banned Girard student takes matter to court
WARREN – A Girard High School senior seeks a temporary restraining order to stop school officials
Giambi, Yankees play home run derby against Indians
NEW YORK — The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Jason Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson
LaRoche propels Pirates to three-game sweep of Giants
PITTSBURGH — Adam LaRoche hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh
VIDEO | UPDATED: Lines of people reported outside Papa John’s Pizza shops
LIBERTY — About 100 people were lined up outside the Pappa John’s Pizza shop at 1375 Belmont Ave.
New version of Cobalt set for Lordstown, auto news groups say
A new version of the Chevrolet Cobalt is slated for launch next year at the Lordstown car plant,
Boardman Papa John’s not opening till noon
BOARDMAN — The Papa John’s Pizza shops at 1393 Boardman-Canfield Road in the Huntington Woods Mall
South side fire labeled arson
YOUNGSTOWN — A request for emergency demolition for a vacant house at 113 E. Lucius Ave. has been
Papa John’s Pizza to pony up 23-cent pizzas today
CLEVELAND (AP) — It’s time for Papa John’s Pizza to make good on its promise to sell a large, one-
St. Pat’s School plans fundraiser luncheon
HUBBARD — St. Patrick School is sponsoring a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 17 at Antenucci’s
Someplace Safe prepares for its rummage sale
CHAMPION — Someplace Safe, Inc., Trumbull County’s domestic violence agency, will have a rummage
Ohio should re-establish control of high-interest loans
Editorial: Ohio should re-establish control of high-interest loans The Ohio House passed a tough bill aimed
Can GOP nationalize races for Congress?
Opinion: SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The 1st Congressional District, the northernmost in the most culturally Southern
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Campbell to limit cats, dogs
CAMPBELL — A law limiting the number of cats and dogs to four each per residential property is
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Flyers
Friday: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m. May
“Teams are talking about bodies floating around in the water ... It’s a huge, huge
Opinion: “Teams are talking about bodies floating around in the water ... It’s a huge, huge problem just to
R. Kelly trial will finally begin
Jury selection begins Friday. CHICAGO (AP) — It seemed for a while as if R. Kelly’s day in court
“Hear and Now” (8 p.m., HBO): “Hear and Now” is the deeply intimate account
“Hear and Now” (8 p.m., HBO): “Hear and Now” is the deeply intimate account of Paul and Sally
‘WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS ...’
‘WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS ...’ Grade: D Director: Tom Vaughan Running time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Leach answers call of Ohio Hall
The former Vienna High standout will be inducted on May 17 in Columbus. NORTH LIMA — Rex Leach
Alliance showcases talents
More than 150 kids participated in a year-end performance. YOUNGSTOWN — City kids who have
Arts festival seeks artists, volunteers, performers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Summer Festival of the Arts, scheduled for July 12 and 13 at Youngstown State
Bank deals
Bank deals Growing larger Acquisitions by First Place Financial Corp: June 2004: Acquired
Lee pitches another gem as Indians drop Yankees
The lefty lowered his ERA to a microscopic 0.81 and improved to 6-0 on the year. NEW YORK (AP) —
Indians’ Lee now 6-0
Indians’ Lee now 6-0 Cliff Lee threw seven sharp innings Wednesday night to lead the Cleveland
America awakens from oil binge with hangover
Opinion: WASHINGTON — It’s morning after in America. Our bacchanal affair with oil has ended. But too many of
Allegiant Air continues its ascent in profitability
Allegiant Air uses its in-house travel company to stay profitable. Soaring fuel prices caused
Delay proves fatal
Delay proves fatal Scripps Howard News Service: The Indian Meteorological Service says it gave
Fedor-Hogan wedding plans are announced
X POLAND — Alexander and Mary Alice Fedor of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
if you go
if you go Who: Metro Station and Forever the Sickest Kids with The Maine, Danger Radio and The Cab
Papa John’s apologizes with 23-cent pizzas
Corporate leaders at Papa John’s did not OK the T-shirt that mocked LeBron James.
Parents announce Franceschelli and Gozur engagement
X The engagement of Holly Ann Franceschelli, a daughter of Henry Sr. and Kathy Franceschelli, 55
Corporate logos float in clouds
A former magician has developed a machine that creates the advertising. LEXINGTON, Ala. (AP) —
May rite will unite Kristin Joachim, Zachary Underhill
X Kristin Anne Joachim, daughter of Larry and Gloria Joachim, all of Youngstown, and Zachary Taylor
CEO of park expects good summer
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Amusement parks and water parks aren’t likely to see a drop off in visitors
Contractors evade taxes through offshore offices
A bill sent to the Senate would erase the tax loophole. WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Pentagon
Music’s coming along; band name’s in the air
The acoustic rock band has been billed with some hard rock acts. A band in search of a name.
China under Olympic microscope
Opinion: WASHINGTON — If China thought the August Olympics were going to provide some great heralding of its
Flowers-Andreatta wedding plans are being announced
X SOUTHINGTON — Announce-ment of the engagement of Amber Lynne Flowers and Kyle Preston Andreatta,
auditions \Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “AristoCats” “Go, Dog, Go!” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron.
Long presidential campaign not good
Opinion: This campaign has gone on entirely too long. I’m not saying that because I have any particular
America shouldn’t have a list of those who would die
Opinion: America shouldn’t have a list of those who would die EDITOR: I am writing in response to an
Battle rages over war bill
Opinion: Congressional Democrats are heading toward another confrontation with President Bush and this time
One dead, one injured in motorcycle accident
One dead, one injured in motorcycle accident BEAVER, Pa. — An East Liverpool woman was killed when
Steak fry canceled
Steak fry canceled YOUNGSTOWN — A steak fry scheduled for Saturday at the American Legion Post in
He reveals Dutch treat nudity as the norm
Dear Annie: I am deeply involved with a wonderful man. I was charmed by the fact that “Arnie”
BASEBALL LINESCORES WEDNESDAY Ursuline 2, Chaney 0
BASEBALL LINESCORES WEDNESDAY Ursuline 2, Chaney 0 Chaney000000—021 Ursuline001010x—240 Dustin
In the swing of things
Donny Zarbaugh began his title defense with win YOUNGSTOWN — The 20th K.O. Drugs H.S. Boxing
Listerine-baby oil mixture calms dogs’ skin irritations
Q. The solution of equal parts Listerine, baby oil and water for dogs’ hot spots is the most
UPDATED: Papa John’s runs low on dough
Keep the two pennies. That became a oft-repeated expression Thursday among Boardman/Poland Papa
Man arrested in Pa. hit-and-run case
The crash victim was still in intensive care, St. Elizabeth hospital said. MERCER, Pa. — State
Mercer County official to testify for track slots
Beader believes the track will bring jobs to Mercer County as well. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., township government center,
First Place makes $97M acquisition
First Place Bank gains branches in some major Ohio cities. WARREN — The parent company of
City control board to OK severance for 16 retirees
Police and fire union officials want an early-retirement incentive offered to them. YOUNGSTOWN
ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s game
Magic 111, Pistons 86 ORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and
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
IndyCar hoping familiar names can be real deal in Open Wheel
Marco Andretti, Larry Foyt IV and Bobby Rahal are aiming to live up to the reputation of their last
Pirates’ Dumatrait captures first victory
He got it at the expense of Giants pitcher Barry Zito. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Nady hit a two-run
Vampires in ‘Fledermaus’ scare off Welser-Most
Vampires in ‘Fledermaus’ scare off Welser-Most GENEVA — Acclaimed conductor Franz Welser-Most will
YSU Planetarium plans events for Astronomy Day
YSU Planetarium plans events for Astronomy Day YOUNGSTOWN — “Bringing Astronomy to the People” is
Positive thinking key for Thunder
Mahoning Valley will try to snap a five-game losing streak this Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — Coach
Ankle injury may still bother Crosby
He hasn’t been himself since returning from injury. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby always has
Preakness features just two from Derby
Recapturetheglory will try to beat winner Big Brown in a field of nine horses. BALTIMORE (AP) —
Truant teens lead cops to filthy home
AUSTINTOWN — Finding two teenagers walking Tuesday morning on Burkey Road, instead of being in
Myanmar aid picks up pace
GENEVA (AP) — Ships and cargo planes carried relief supplies to Myanmar on Wednesday as aid groups
MLB ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 10, Red Sox 9 DETROIT — Placido Polanco hit a broken-bat, tie-breaking
Event to mark Israel’s 60th year
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will mark the 60th anniversary of the birth of the
Sea lions weren’t shot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The six sea lions found dead in traps near a Columbia River dam were
November Loop member finds Rosehips fills bill
The Columbus band is ‘a little bit more rock,’ the bassist said. When Canfield native Jill
Affair alone wouldn’t be reason to impeach
The impeachment case against Attorney General Marc Dann begins with this premise: It’s not about the
Metro Station founders carve out their own way
Sure, they have famous siblings. They just deal with it and go about their business. From the
Special prosecutor sought in evidence-tampering probe
AKRON — Summit County Common Pleas Judge Patricia A. Cosgrove has decided to appoint a special
Cavs’ only shot is for LeBron to find shot
Neither Boston nor Cleveland can afford more off nights from their top players. BOSTON (AP) —
'What Happens in Vegas' should have stayed there
The insults are mild, and so are the laughs. The old Hollywood formula for romantic comedy
Reward increases for details on pony’s killer
The state police are investigating the pony’s killing. SHARON, Pa. — The Mercer County Humane
Ohio GOP leaders criticize Boccieri over Dann views
COLUMBUS (AP) — As Ohio’s attorney general sex scandal becomes the butt of national jokes,
Take steps to end cluttter, confusion in entryway
Dear Readers: What does the entryway to your home look like? If the entry hall looks like a tornado
Today is Thursday, May 8, the 129th day of 2008. There are 237 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, May 8, the 129th day of 2008. There are 237 days left in the year. On this date
It’s not often that a new theater opens in the Mahoning Valley, but that’s what happens
It’s not often that a new theater opens in the Mahoning Valley, but that’s what happens tonight when
Ursuline baseball, Mooney softball claim SVC crowns
STRUTHERS — Ursuline senior Robert Switka had 11 strikeouts during a two-hitter that enabled the
Rx for Forum: Cut costs, get more patients
A private report suggests downsizing two local hospital systems in the long term. Forum Health
Cinton stays in; Obama refocuses
WASHINGTON — Now facing almost insurmountable odds, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York came
Child-endangering suspect leaves court, is arrested again
BOARDMAN — The same day a Lemans Drive man appeared in court on one child endangering charge, he was
Forum Health board approves sale of its home-care division to Celtic
Celtic will offer employment to all Forum Health at Home staff. YOUNGSTOWN — The Forum Health
Former Ursuline standout Curd joins Thunder
BOARDMAN — Former Ursuline High standout Chris Curd has been assigned to the Mahoning Valley Thunder
Ex-Guantanamo prisoner became Iraq bomber
Ex-Guantanamo prisoner became Iraq bomber SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Kuwaiti freed from Guantanamo
Streets to be closed for fundraiser
WARREN — A number of downtown streets will be closed beginning today through Monday morning for the
Video Game Reviews
‘iron man’ (Sega and Secret Level) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Grade: C “Iron Man” has
Severance packages - Youngstown city retirees
The Youngstown Board of Control is expected today to approve severance payments to 16 former city
Pact between sheriff’s office, CCA to end
Education and life skills programs will come to the jail via satellite. YOUNGSTOWN — The 14-
Some seek Dann’s help in probe to impeach him
COLUMBUS (AP) — The leader of Ohio’s House of Representatives said Wednesday that lawmakers
nba playoffs | Cavs vs. Celtics
Tuesday: Boston 76, Cleveland 72, Boston leads series 1-0 Today: Cleveland at Boston, 7 p.m.
be kind to animals week What you can do
The mission of the American Humane Association, as a network of individuals and organizations, is to
North-South vulnerable. East deals.
North-South vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xJ 6 2 uQ 8 7 6 5 vK 7 6 wA 3 WEST EAST x3
Full slate of tribute bands at Warren Amphitheater
Full slate of tribute bands at Warren Amphitheater WARREN — A full season of concerts at the
Niles council deals with street flooding
The south side of Indiana Avenue is temporarily lower than the north because of uneven grading.
SSLqGrand Theft Auto IVSSRq sales top $500M
NEW YORK (AP) — Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said Wednesday that sales of
Canfield council creates IT department
CANFIELD — City council has approved the creation of an information technology department and is
Warden praises volunteer efforts
YOUNGSTOWN — “There’s a number of regulars who walk dogs. It’s a small number, but they’re
Bailiffs kill courthouse shooter
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Bailiffs shot and killed a man who opened fire in the lobby of a
Litigation clogs up waterline
A water district’s legal problems are growing. LISBON — The intake waterline from the Ohio
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR The Players Championship Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: TPC
Sinatra stamp will go on sale Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new stamp honoring Frank Sinatra goes on sale next week. First-day-of-sale
Ex-jail guard indicted on federal drug charge
Once in custody, the defendant admitted what he’d done. YOUNGSTOWN — A federal grand jury has
GAME TIME
Who: Thunder (1-5) vs. Lexington Horsemen (3-2) When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Rupp Arena
Panel to decide if confession is evidence
Decisive question: Was the suspect in a baby killing in police custody and properly warned when he
Interim superintendent to stay awhile in Struthers
The board was deadlocked over two finalists for the job. STRUTHERS — Donald Dailey, former
YSU seeks library funding raise
Library funding hasn’t increased since 2004, a report shows. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State
Penn State Shenango to upgrade auditorium
More than $450,000 already has been contributed to kick off the campaign. SHARON, Pa. — It was
GOP chief upset with Salem council
A councilman said he had tried to resolve the dispute. SALEM — David Johnson was not pleased
Decision on center expected in 2 weeks
The center’s director says he’s busy booking events for the summer. YOUNGSTOWN — Negotiations
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