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Wellemeyer shuts down Pirates in Cardinals’ win
ST. LOUIS — Todd Wellemeyer allowed two hits into the eighth inning and Albert Pujols had two hits,
Home court comes through for Celtics again
BOSTON — Someone is going to have to win in Boston to keep the Celtics from winning their 17th NBA
2 men receive long sentences for 2007 homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — Two defendants who pleaded guilty in the same homicide were sentenced to long prison
Sabathia powers Cleveland past Oakland 2-0
CLEVELAND — C.C. Sabathia pitched a five-hitter and struck out 11 in the Cleveland Indians’ major
Trumbull to seek business incubator grant
WARREN — Trumbull County officials want to take vacant space owned by Delphi Packard and again make
Niles panel proposes 1st sewer-rate increase in 18 years
NILES — The city has not imposed a sewer rate increase in 18 years. That’s about to change.
Former treasurer gets probation for stealing from youth football program
YOUNGSTOWN — A Beloit woman has been put on a year’s probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of
Dann’s gone, so are his office computers
COLUMBUS — Marc Dann resigned as Ohio attorney general shortly before 5 p.m. today. He said he had
Legislature honors fallen Pa. firefighter
HARRISBURG — A fallen firefighter was honored Wednesday by the Pennsylvania House of
Woman charged with child endangering
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old Austintown woman police said left a baby girl unattended in a car with
YSU readies centennial spring commencement
YOUNGSTOWN — Matthew Ward doesn’t know why he was selected to speak on behalf of the senior class at
Pregnant woman attacked with sledgehammer
YOUNGSTOWN — The live-in boyfriend of a 22-year-old pregnant woman is accused of using a closed fist
Realty Tower Apartments project gets going
With hard hats and gold scissors, developer Lou Frangos, along with city officials and project
Search turns up suspected drugs, and a rifle
YOUNGSTOWN — A search warrant used to enter 328 Jackson St. turned up suspected heroin, a digital
More of West Federal Street will be closed Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will close the east bound lane of West Federal Street between Hazel and
Bond set at $100,00 0 in run-over case
YOUNGSTOWN — The Boardman man accused of failing to stop after running over a bar patron in a
3rd Ward cleanup will be Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN— A community cleanup will take place for the city’s 3rd Ward from 8 a.m. to noon
Plant sale at plaza
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Garden Club will sponsor a sale of twice-loved plants from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dahlia Society plans sale at Davis Center
YOUNGSTOWN — The public will be able to purchase garden-ready dahlia plants, provided by local
Trustees brace for JEDD battle
JEDDs are successful elsewhere but not in the way Youngstown is proposing, Austintown officials
Appetizer is easy to make and can be hot or not
Dear Heloise: I remember seeing an appetizer in your column that had black-eyed peas and hominy, as
BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY DivISION III Mineral Ridge 6, Brookfield 2
BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY DivISION III Mineral Ridge 6, Brookfield 2 Brookfield2000000—232
Thoroughbreds live a one-and-done life
The breed is getting weaker. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Big Brown figures to produce big green as a
Exercise as teen helps prevent breast cancer
Women who were active teens were 23 percent less likely to get breast cancer. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Associated Press
Associated Press W.VA PRIMARY:Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but symbolic victory in
Route 224 headaches begin
BOARDMAN — Businesses near the U.S. Route 224-Lockwood Boulevard intersection began to feel the
Merchants welcome building plans
Merchants hope more people living downtown will mean more business. YOUNGSTOWN — Realty Tower
One step from Stanley: Penguins top Flyers, lead series 3-0
Pittsburgh’s defense held Philadelphia to just 18 shots en route to a 4-1 victory in the Eastern
Racetrack drawings viewed
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — The planned Valley View Downs harness racing track and casino continued to be the
Cobalt or Cadillac, it doesn’t matter as long as jobs stay
Opinion: Cobalt or Cadillac, it doesn’t matter as long as jobs stay EDITOR: On Thursday, GM vice
YSU tops Kent State, 14-9, to go 5-0 at Cene
The Penguins finish the regular season at Milwaukee, then host the Horizon tournament next week.
Mich. Scout sets cookie sales record
The 15-year-old set up outdoor cookie sales shops. DEARBORN, Mich. — Jennifer Sharpe knows how
Barrymore follows car after hit-and-run
Barrymore follows car after hit-and-run LOS ANGELES — Drew Barrymore was involved in a hit-and-run
Nominees for this years Tony Awards
A complete list of nominations for the 62nd annual Tony Awards: Play (and playwrights): “August:
Hubbard girls, Lakeview boys champs
Hubbard girls, Lakeview boys champs CHAMPION — Hubbard High junior Michele Starkey won two
Bar owner to sell but continue with suit
The former bar owner says he will not do business in Warren. WARREN — Embattled city bar owner
Study: 51% in U.S. on chronic medicines
The increase largely is related to rising obesity, one doctor said. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — For the
‘In the Heights’ tops list of 2008 Tony nominees
The winners will be announced June 15. NEW YORK — “In the Heights,” a lively snapshot of
YPD reaches settlement with cop fired by Dann
The retired officer hoped for a ‘fair shake’ for the attorney general. YOUNGSTOWN — A severance
IRA dissidents accused of planting bomb
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) — Northern Ireland’s police chief accused Irish Republican Army dissidents
“America’s Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): The season finale of
“America’s Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): The season finale of “America’s Top Model” has the three
Clinton takes symbolic win in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in
With firefighters’ help, everything’s just ducky
BOARDMAN — Township firefighters responded to the Starbucks on Boardman-Poland Road to assist a
Court finds man guilty of assaulting police dog
Felony charges against the Campbell man were bound over to a grand jury. YOUNGSTOWN — Bennie
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Domonique Mays, Youngstown, girl, May 11. Nettie Harris
Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 135th day of 2008. There are 231 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 135th day of 2008. There are 231 days left in the year. On this date
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND May 5 Menacing: Employees
Mahoning County: Marriage licenses
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Russell J. Cannon, 38, of 75 Carter Circle #1, Boardman, and
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Thehotterthe (Parker)8.203.202.20 Giants’ Cool Cat
New class of scholars chosen for OSU program
The pupils are making a long-term commitment to education, including college. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Ohio fires new volley in war on ID theft
Editorial: Ohio fires new volley in war on ID theft Ohio’s arsenal of weaponry to battle insidious identity
It must be said: ‘Big Oil’ ain’t all bad
Opinion: With gas prices topping four dollars a gallon in some regions of the country, now may not be the
Midwest dessert tradition is in pies
MILWAUKEE — Most people think the West was won by gun-slinging sheriffs, the prairies tamed by
Troops reach epicenter
The government’s response shows the world it is ready for the Aug. 8-24 Olympics. MIANYANG, China
Detroit’s council tries to oust mayor
The mayor and his former chief of staff have been charged with perjury and two other offenses.
Annika Sorenstam says bye-bye birdie
The 37-year-old Swede announced her retirement. CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Annika Sorenstam ignored her
Where the elite meet to taunt
Editorial: Where the elite meet to taunt Scripps Howard News Service: Since when did “elite” become a
Search under way for arsonist
Authorities said nine fires combined to make one large blaze. PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) — Investigators
Youngstown Christian topples JFK in eighth, 2-1
Lowellville, Leetonia and Columbiana also earned Div. IV baseball victories. YOUNGSTOWN — The
U.S. couple helps cyclone victims
The cyclone left more than a million people homeless; another 50,000 people are dead or missing.
ABC to add only 2 fall shows
Left off the network’s schedule were ‘Women’s Murder Club,’ ‘October Road’ and ‘Notes From the
Marriage: Gena Roley and Nicholas Rowe
GENA ROLEY NICHOLAS ROWE X PATASKALA — The marriage of Gena Russhele Roley, a daughter of Brian
GM shifts marketing away from trucks
GM plans to focus marketing on fuel efficiency. DETROIT (AP) — Conceding that the U.S. auto
Workers in Ontario, Ohio GM plant threaten to go on strike Thursday
DETROIT (AP) — Workers at a General Motors Corp. metal stamping plant in Ohio have threatened to go
Tiny Smart car scores well in new crash tests
The car has a steel safety cage and four standard air bags. WASHINGTON (AP) — Unlike most cars on
Marc Dann: Articles of Impeachment
MARC DANN Articles of impeachment The Ohio House Democratic Caucus filed nine articles of
SHANNAN SHOBEL JEFFREY JURSA
SHANNAN SHOBEL JEFFREY JURSA X GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE — The Lodge at Geneva State Park was the setting
Pretty pastries with pizzazz
When you make desserts on a smaller scale, both your sweet tooth and your waistline will give
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6 p.m., in the elementary building. Mollie Kessler
Company infringed on patent, suit says
YOUNGSTOWN — A sister company to Turning Technologies has filed a lawsuit that says a competitor has
Today's Games
TODAY 3 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) Volleyball: AVP. 5 p.m. (ESPN) Horse racing: Preakness Stakes
Cherry pie has it made
Cherry holds the office of presidential pie. Its crisp platform, sweet-tart convictions and old-
Installation ceremony by St. Michael guild
Installation ceremony by St. Michael guild YOUNGSTOWN — Officers who will lead St. Michael Altar
Battle over recognizing Israel pitted Truman against his top advisers
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In the celebrations next week surrounding Israel’s 60th anniversary, it should not be
Customizer takes his art beyond cars
DAYTON (AP) — In a business that’s attracting older car buffs and creating new fans with the young,
Found innocent, man to file suit
CORTLAND — Michael Riley has been found innocent of performing a lewd sex act while driving with
selected stocks
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 17.19 .12 Avalon Holdings,4.90.01 Clear
“My wife died in the quake. My house was destroyed. I am going to Chengdu, but I don’t
Opinion: “My wife died in the quake. My house was destroyed. I am going to Chengdu, but I don’t know where
FELLOWS GARDENS
On a path to the next 50 years The first leg of the path is expected to be usable this weekend, in
YSU - Swenson selected
ysu Swenson selected INDIANAPOLIS — Youngstown State sophomore Aaron Swenson was named the
Indians shut out A’s
Indians shut out A’s Paul Byrd and two Cleveland relievers combined for the Indians’ fourth
Onion adds extra flavor to steak
One of the classic bistro combinations is steak with Bearnaise sauce. But in this day of low-fat,
CBS picks up 4 dramas, 2 comedies
Jerry Bruckheimer, who has three hits on CBS on the air, is bringing out ‘Eleventh Hour.’ NEW YORK
His actions speak louder than words
Dear Annie: I had this vague feeling something was wrong with my marriage so I decided to look at my
Democrats historically struggle over votes
Opinion: In 1972 just following the California Democratic primary I walked down to the President’s Room off
Hewlett-Packard acquires EDS, larger share of tech market
HP indicates it will take significant layoffs for the deal to pay off. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Food Sales and Dinners: Sit-down and takeout events planned
Friday X Holy Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will sell potato, cabbage and lekvar
Stars are in unenviable position
Dallas is in a 3-0 hole against the Detroit Red Wings . DALLAS (AP) — Being down 3-0 in the
Cavaliers applying pressure to Celtics
Boston is feeling the heat to win at home after two straight road losses. WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) —
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR AT T Classic Duluth, Ga. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: TPC Sugarloaf (7,311 yards,
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 3, Toronto 0, 1st game Toronto 3, Cleveland 0, 10
Police probe cases of stolen-vehicle fires
AUSTINTOWN — For the third time in two weeks, a vehicle has been stolen from Austintown and set on
Police cruiser demolished by freight train
NEWTON FALLS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a Newton Township police car left parked on a
nba playoffs Cavs vs. Celtics
May 6: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 May 8: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 May 10: Cleveland 108, Boston 84
Chaney blanks W. Harding in Division I sectional opener
YOUNGSTOWN — Kara Guyer contributed two hits and scored twice as the Chaney High softball team
Cameron out as Penguins’ softball coach
She was 164-271-1 in nine seasons at Youngstown State. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
Deputies kill 2 in gunbattle on reservation
SAN JACINTO, Calif. (AP) — A man and woman opened fire on guards at an entrance to an Indian
Salvation Army plans to close Austintown location
AUSTINTOWN — After a yearlong process, the Salvation Army in Mahoning County has decided to close
Lawrence officials OK plan for landlords
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Landlords with vacant commercial property in Lawrence County will be able to apply
Fire-death suspect to challenge death penalty’s constitutionality
YOUNGSTOWN — Defense lawyers in the death-penalty murder case of Michael A. Davis plan to file a
Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg dies in Fla. at 82
The artist used odd and everyday items in his creations. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pop artist Robert
Clock keeps ticking away for embattled attorney general
YOUNGSTOWN — Marc Dann’s time as attorney general is being measured by a clock, not a calendar.
Warrant issued for man accused of running over person with truck
YOUNGSTOWN — A warrant was issued Tuesday in municipal court for Nicholas E. Cobbin of Boardman, who
Ambassador to speak
Ambassador to speak LIBERTY — Dr. Riyad H. Mansour, Palestinian ambassador and permanent observer
Group’s Web site traces worth of lawmakers over their years in office
WASHINGTON — Propelled by her husband’s post-White House earnings, Sen. Hillary Clinton’s average
Panel to help indigent families
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Probate Court has established a panel of 14 lawyers who’ve agreed
MLB Roundup: Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 2, Yankees 1, 11 innings ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gabe Gross singled with no
Board to put levy on ballot
AUSTINTOWN — There will be no open enrollment in the school district for the 2008-09 school year.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Tom Lenton, principal at Davis Elementary School in Austintown, will be principal
Trial set in vehicular homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — The woman accused of running a stop sign and causing the death of a pedestrian is set
Audit: Morehead owes more money
The health commissioner bought a wine guide with taxpayers’ money. LISBON — Three months
Saudis issue warning to Iran about Lebanon
Saudis issue warning to Iran about Lebanon BEIRUT, Lebanon — Saudi Arabia sent Iran a sharp
Onward Pistons after win at home
Orlando was 16-of-28 and had a playoff-high 21 turnovers, which turned into 34 points for Detroit.
Dems propose tax on millionaires to fund Iraq war vets’ education
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are proposing a tax surcharge on millionaires to pay for a big
Demyan drives in winning run in Struthers’ win over Hubbard
A last-inning error by Hubbard opened the door in the Div. II sectional. STRUTHERS — Heading
Prep roundup | Tuesday’s regular-season games
BASEBALL Mooney 10, Struthers 4 YOUNGSTOWN — The Cardinals (20-4) built a 7-1 lead by the end of
All is well in Spygate and NFL; Goodell considers matter closed
The most scandalous part of the tapes was several minutes of close-ups of the San Diego
Artist visited for ’98 Butler exhibition
Robert Rauschenberg visited Youngstown in April of 1998 when the Butler Museum of American Art
Woman sentenced to pay restitution for bad checks
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A woman must pay $44,619 restitution for writing bad checks between two credit
Sudan: 200 died in rebel raid
The rebels’ ability to get so close to the capital shook the Sudanese. KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — More
Bonds charged with lying
A grand jury handed up a superseding indictment. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds was charged in a
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Flyers
May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 May 11: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday: Pittsburgh 4,
Indians record win over As
The Indians’ starters have given up only one run in 39 innings. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland
extra innings Pirates 4, Cardinals 4
The Pittsburgh Pirates spent a long night in St. Louis. The start of Tuesday’s game at Busch Stadium
Patience pays off in Poland’s 5-3 win
HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS Liz Maher and Jordan Palumbo combined on a five-hitter to send the
Audit Findings: Robert Morehead
The new audit of the Columbiana County Board of Health by the Ohio auditor’s office covered 2004 and
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