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LOUIE FREE WEDNESDAY | Barry Goldwater Jr. and social psychologists

Wednesday, Louie Free talks with Barry Goldwater Jr., former U.S. congressman from California, about


Austintown remains opposed to city’s JEDD proposal

AUSTINTOWN — Township officials are expecting the city of Youngstown to force Austintown into a


Penguins move to brink of Cup finals with 4-1 win

PHILADELPHIA — Quick strikes by Ryan Whitney and Marian Hossa raised the Pittsburgh Penguins to


Byrd and two relievers pitch Indians to 4-0 win

CLEVELAND — Paul Byrd and two Cleveland relievers combined for the Indians’ fourth shutout in seven


Audit: Co. health commissioner Morehead owes more money

LISBON — Three months before his trial on theft-related charges, Columbiana County Health


Company files patent infringement suit

YOUNGSTOWN — A sister company to Turning Technologies has filed a lawsuit that says a competitor has


U.S. Route 224 headaches begin

BOARDMAN — Businesses near the U.S. Route 224-Lockwood Boulevard intersection began to feel the


Police dog’s bark makes teen think twice

YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-year-old West Princeton Avenue boy changed his mind about walking away from


High school students caught bringing weapons to school

YOUNGSTOWN — In separate events, a 16-year-old East High School boy on suspension was arrested at


YSU will not renew contract of softball coach

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State will not renew the contract of softball coach Christy Cameron,


Salem man qualifies to run as independent for Co. County commissioner

LISBON — The Columbiana County Board of Elections said Gregory A. Shaffer, of 910 S. Lincoln Ave.,


11 ducklings rescued from drain; mother frantic

BOARDMAN — Township firefighters responded to the Starbucks, Boardman Poland Road, to assist a


Trial in pedestrian traffic death set for June 20

YOUNGSTOWN — The woman accused of running a stop sign and causing the death of a pedestrian is set


Struthers sets scrap drive

STRUTHERS — The city will accept old appliances and scrap tires for disposal from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Accused arsonist’s lawyers fight death penalty method

YOUNGSTOWN — Defense lawyers in the death penalty murder case of Michael A. Davis plan to file a


Warrant issued in parking lot runover case

YOUNGSTOWN — A warrant was issued today in municipal court for Nicholas E. Cobbin of Boardman, who


Articles of impeachment filed against Dann

The Ohio House Democratic Caucus filed nine articles of impeachment today against fellow Democrat,


Pavlik will visit fundraiser to help young boxers

BOARDMAN — Kelly Pavlik, along with Team Pavlik, will honor the memory of his friend, Johnny


St. Rose women’s club sets rummage, bake sales

GIRARD — St. Rose Catholic Women’s Club is having a rummage sale and bake sale from 8:30 a.m. to


Boardman church plans free cooking classes

BOARDMAN — Cooking for Health, free cooking classes, are being offered from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday


Public hearing on slots license is Thursday

HILLSVILLE, Pa. — The public is invited to a hearing at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Mahoning Township


Valley sales of new vehicles up 19%, used cars rise 3%

One dealership reported its best sales in six months. The slowdown of the national economy


Canfield’s West still waiting for big finish

Her Cardinal teams in softball and basketball have come close, but she still wants to win a state


Triple play still only gets Tribe split with Jays

Asdrubal Cabrera made the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history . CLEVELAND (AP) —


California native signs with YSU women’s basketball

YOUNGSTOWN — Point guard Macey Nortey has a signed a letter of intent for women’s basketball with


DePauw honors Katula for contributions

The Campbell High grad has helped the school raise almost a million dollars. GREENCASTLE, Ind.


Steelers vs. firemen in basketball game

LOWELLVILLE — The Steelers Footballers will take on the Lowellville Fire Department in a basketball


iPhone inventory drops ahead of introduction of new model

The new iPhone is expected to be unveiled next month. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. said Monday


Palette pitches Lakeview past Red Dragons

CORTLAND — Scott Palette tossed a three-hit shutout with four strikeouts and two walks to lead


Are Penguins protected? Officiating upsets Flyers

The complaints are familiar to Pittsburgh’s players. VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Danny Briere laughed


Howland chemist will receive award

Dr. Janet Del Bene has published more than 200 scientific papers. YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Janet E.


Theater reopening exceeds expectations

The opening events drew people from as far as Cleveland. COLUMBIANA — The opening of the Main


Contract change would freeze pay

The union is expected to vote on the contract change tonight. BOARDMAN — A change in the


Quake deaths in China near 10,000

As many as 900 students were trapped in the collapse of a high school. CHENGDU, China (AP) — A


We don’t get our money’s worth from legislators

Opinion: We don’t get our money’s worth from legislators EDITOR: Demand more from our legislators. Oil


Game time Thunder vs. Louisville Fire

When: Saturday, 7:05 p.m. Where: Louisville, Ky.


Cavs win 88-77, tie series 2-all

LeBron James dominated down the stretch to send the series back to Boston knotted. CLEVELAND (AP)


In lean times, extra fat seen in food bills

Retailers say consumers’ suspicions of price gouging are unjustified. WASHINGTON (AP) — Forced to


BASEBALL LINESCORES

BASEBALL LINESCORES lakeview 3, niles 0 Niles0000000—032 Lakeview2010000—360 Bob McDermott,


Comfort Keepers to pair police officers with elderly residents

LIBERTY— It was standing room only at the trustees’ meeting, as close to 100 residents showed up to


area

area Gholston to appear NILES — Vernon Gholston, an All-American football player at Ohio State,


Her mood swings keep him on pins and needles

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 30 years. We love each other madly. We worked in the


In Ohio as in nation, it’s Dems versus Dems

There are differences and similarities, experts say. COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio standoff


173,000 switched sides for primary election

Republican voters had various reasons for switching parties. COLUMBUS (AP) — The number of


Experts: Tornadoes, cars don’t mix

About 100 people have died in twisters so far this year. SENECA, Mo. (AP) — More than a third of


CRIMESTOPPERS

CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide from 2006 is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater


Watson extends welcome to Davis

Additional space will be available in Watson when the transportation department leaves.

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VEHICLE SALES

VEHICLE SALES Leading dealers Sales leaders in the Mahoning Valley in April: NEW VEHICLES


Killer pleads guilty to stabbing wife to death

The defendant faces 15 years to life in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — The tortuous four-year journey of


Engagement correction

Engagement correction AUSTINTOWN — The house number for Lacey Marie Rosser and her parents was


Presque Isle, Mountaineer poised for profitable year

Mountaineer revenues jumped 11 percent, mostly due to table games. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — With a


10% of Americans 45 and older borrow in midst of downturn

NEW YORK (AP) — The economic downturn is hitting roughly one in 10 middle-aged and older Americans


With strategy, Yahoo can win, experts say

Yahoo has a large enough following to mount a comeback. Although badly bruised, Yahoo Inc. has


The Realty Building has long been a landmark in downtown Youngstown:

The Realty Building has long been a landmark in downtown Youngstown: 1923: Realty Guarantee


Ruptured gas line forces evacuations

Ruptured gas line forces evacuations PETERSBURG — A ruptured Dominion East Ohio gas line Monday


New GI bill to expand college aid for veterans

Anyone who served in the military for at least three years could get the aid. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Vindy.com News Podcast for May 13, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for May 13, 2008


Obama owes nothing to Clinton

Opinion: The buzz on the Web and cable is that Clinton could get a sweetener if she agrees to quit the race


Ex-GOP rep launches run as Libertarian candidate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr launched a Libertarian Party presidential bid


Hillary rightly ignores defeatists

Opinion: Hillary is a champion. She’s shown us over and over that winners never quit and that quitters never


June wedding set for Jessica Kandray and Francis Lann

X BOARDMAN — William and Maureen Kandray of Boardman announce the engagement of their daughter,


Israel marks its 60th

Editorial: Israel marks its 60th Israelis trace their national roots thousands of years, to biblical origins,


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerry Shelby, 30, of 134 McEntire Lane S.W. A-16, Decatur,


Metzger-Lehotsky wedding vows to be in Columbus

X NORTH JACKSON — Announced by Jim and Sandy Lehotsky of 11712 Blott Road is the engagement of their


Boardman motorcyclist killed in S.C.

BOARDMAN — A Boardman man was killed and his passenger injured when the motorcycle the pair was


Fallon gets ‘Late Night’

The ‘Saturday Night Live’ veteran has been doing stand-up comedy lately. NEW YORK — The poorly


Main Street Theater

Main Street Theater Coming attractions Today through May 21: “Shrek” marathon of the three


“I just feel so awful, going through this rubble when they are out looking for bodies.”

Opinion: “I just feel so awful, going through this rubble when they are out looking for bodies.” Jane Lant


Free the food

Editorial: Free the food Washington Post: Among the many negative consequences of the recent explosion in


A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD May 1 Crack


‘Everest’ shows survivors’ decision

Some of the footage of the climbers is heartbreaking. DETROIT — Lou Kasischke has a gentle


July wedding set by Miss Popovec and Mr. Edenfield

X CANFIELD — The engagement and plans for the summer wedding of Michelle Popovec, 31 Emerald Court,


Angela Pesa to be June bride of Anthony Vesci

X YOUNGSTOWN — Mrs. Carmela Pesa of Coronado Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter, Angela


Civil suit claims illegalconviction

The county prosecutor and Warren police chief are named as defendants. YOUNGSTOWN — A Warren man


Clinton awaits W.Va. victory

She will still remain far behind Obama with a win. LOGAN, W.Va. — Hillary Clinton and Barack


Promotions pack schedule

NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced weekly promotions for the 2008 season, including


McCartney divorce

McCartney divorce LONDON — A judge in London granted a preliminary divorce Monday to former Beatle


TODAY

TODAY 11 a.m. (FSN Pitt) Volleyball: AVP. Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer.


REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers

XCampbell Memorial High School Class of 1944 will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Denny’s in


In Burma, another U.N. promise not kept

Opinion: When a parent abuses or neglects a child, government steps in to offer protection. But who steps in


Preliminary hearing set in buggy accident

All five of the buggy’s occupants were ejected in the crash. MERCER, Pa. — A preliminary


Ashley Naypaver, Phillip Lopez plan towed in Virginia

X Ashley Brooke Naypaver of Virginia Beach, Va., formerly of Boardman, and Phillip Lopez, also of


Lack of paperwork leads to frightening episode

Dear Heloise: Three hours from home, my 64-year-old husband ended up in an emergency room with


Will Edie ever be back on ‘Housewives’?

The show’s two-hour finale will air Sunday. NEW YORK — When Edie packed up and left Wisteria


Dems face backlash over Mexico drug funds

Opinion: The murder of the acting chief of Mexico’s federal police amid an unprecedented wave of drug gang


Business news digest

REGION First Niles Financial declares dividends NILES — First Niles Financial has declared a


THISTLEDOWN results

THISTLEDOWN results Monday 1st—Goldst (Villa-Gomez)12.405.203.00 F J R Onetwo


Indy in arrears due to practice delays

The weather only permitted 11 drivers to qualify for the 33-car field so far. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —


Indians, Bucs split

Indians, Bucs split Asdrubal Cabrera of the Cleveland Indians turned an unassisted triple play,


Election board rejects protest

The challenger said the prosecutor’s protest was sad. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Prosecutor


Illegal-ad charges go to court

The charges relate to alleged banner and satellite dish advertisements. AUSTINTOWN — The manager


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Youngstown Express — little b league team seeks players age 15-16. Call (330) 540-7077.


Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 134th day of 2008. There are 232 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 134th day of 2008. There are 232 days left in the year. On this date


nba playoffs Cavs vs. Celtics

May 6: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 May 8: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 May 10: Cleveland 108, Boston 84


McCain breaks with Bush on warming

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — John McCain broke with the Bush administration and Republican Party orthodoxy


Pirates, Braves split twinbill

Pittsburgh’s six-game win streak was its longest since July of 2004. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tim Hudson


Marzec’s three home runs lead YSU past WVU, 13-9

The sophomore had four hits, drove in six runs and had 13 total bases. MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Eric


E-mails show disorder in office

The advice of a top-level official to be careful with hires was ignored. YOUNGSTOWN — E-mails


Movin’ way up

Downtown to get upscale housing The mayor said he’s considering moving into the downtown


Offense, others need fix for six

Chemistry and timing between a new quarterback and new receivers have to be developed.


Race day

What: The 133nd Preakness Stakes Where: Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, Md. When: Saturday


Working poor cut corners to make ends meet

At least 56 of Ohio’s 88 counties are issuing gas cards and vouchers when they can. CIRCLEVILLE,


Derby-winning jockey primed for Preakness

Kent Desormeaux values the race as highly as he does the Derby. BALTIMORE (AP) — Having earned a


Hoosiers impose own penalties

Former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson wants a chance to tell his side of the story. INDIANAPOLIS


NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Flyers

May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 May 11: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh leads series


MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Yankees 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Garza pitched seven scoreless


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library trustees, 6 p.m., library meeting room. Western


Here is a look at the number of voters who switched parties in the March presidential primary in

Here is a look at the number of voters who switched parties in the March presidential primary in


Sunday’s Games

Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, ppd., Rain Toronto at Cleveland, ppd.,


Boy will be tried as juvenile in killing

MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — A Delaware County judge says a boy accused of fatally stabbing his older brother


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball

SOFTBALL PONY LEAGUE Howland 13, Liberty 0 Warren Lady Raiders 10, Boardman Keller & Associates


Pizza Hut robbery reported in Boardman

The employee fled the store and called police from a nearby gas station. BOARDMAN — An assistant


Red Wings on hot streak with ninth straight win

Red Wings on hot streak with ninth straight win DALLAS (AP) — Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red


Austintown residents to be heard on JEDD issue

An Austintown detective got a special thank-you. AUSTINTOWN — Township residents will see a


Council increases price to swim in city pool

Council agreed to meet just once a month over the summer. EAST PALESTINE — The cost of


Repaving to start on four roads in village within the next month

Council may update the village’s noise ordinance. NEW MIDDLETOWN – Butch and McCree Paving of


U.N. criticizes Myanmar

U.N. criticizes Myanmar UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon criticized Myanmar’s


FBI investigating Dann, paper reports

The probe involves Dann’s dealings with gambling interests. COLUMBUS — The FBI has been


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Bonnie Artman and Aaron Monroe, Hubbard, girl, May 9. Matthew


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