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Howland arson fire causes $45k damage to commercial building
HOWLAND — A fire at 2207 Larchmont Ave. at 3:50 a.m. today was deliberately set, the fire department
Diabetes info events set for Warren, Youngstown, this weekend
Information on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while living with diabetes, detecting if you are at
Parking plans set for YSU commencement Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — All parking decks and surface lots at Youngstown State University will be open for
About 300 people attend hearing on slot machine license in Hillsville, Pa.
Slots license hearing HILLSVILLE, Pa. — There is apparently no opposition to plans to open a
Humane society will have fundraiser in Salem
SALEM — The Humane Society of Columbiana County will have a Trash and Treasure Market from 9 a.m. to
DeBartolo foundation awards scholarships
BOARDMAN – Denise DeBartolo York awarded eight scholarships totaling $48,000 in memory of her
Western Reserve Road to be closed at state Route 11
CANFIELD — Western Reserve Road, along the Canfield-Beaver Township line, over state Route 11 will
Confidence abounds
Few giving Pavlik challenger much hope for a June 7 upset YOUNGSTOWN — Gary Lockett made an
Ohio law kills payday loans
Opinion: Ohio law kills payday loans EDITOR: Ohio House Bill 545 capping payday lending rates at 28 APR
MLB Roundup: Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hank Steinbrenner criticized the
Cancer study planned
The study’s goal is to better understand the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that cause
PBS 45/49 offers digital TV information
PBS 45/49 offers digital TV information KENT — To help consumers who may be confused about the
Drivers trade in four wheels for two
More cash-strapped motorists are buying scooters to save on gas. PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Joan Kohler
Pavlik Roundup: News and notes
Black and white issue:As he climbed the middleweight ranks, Pavlik had to battle the perception that
Comedian banks on nerdy character
An evolved nerd is how comedian Stuart Mitchell describes his onstage personality Heywood Banks, who
Baseball Linescores Wednesday Tournament Division III: Ursuline 12, Grand Valley 0
BASEBALL LINESCORES WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENT DIVISION III URSULINE 12, GRAND VALLEY 0 Grand
Under fire and in disgrace, Dann turns in resignation
Editorial: Under fire and in disgrace, Dann turns in resignation Marc Dann resigned as attorney general late
‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’
‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian’ Grade: B Director: Andrew Adamson Rating: PG for
Preakness favorite Big Brown draws No. 7 post for Saturday
The Kentucky Derby winner is an early 1-2 favorite. BALTIMORE (AP) — Running on the outside has
Boston keeps edge on home court, win 96-89
The Cavaliers must win in Game 6 at home Friday night. BOSTON (AP) — Someone is going to have to
‘ER’ starts countdown to series’ final flatline
The show has long outlasted many others. BURBANK, Calif. — Deep inside Stage 11 on the
Is housing truly in a state of crisis?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Lewis Carroll, call your office. Or, better still, the author of “Alice’s Adventures in
Wake The Lion building momentum with new EP
One of the guitarists says the Youngstown music scene needs some good times. The flier for
Winners of piano competition are to perform at Bliss Hall
YOUNGSTOWN — The thirteen winners of the Youngstown State University-Youngstown Music Teacher
Program helps entrepreneurs
A former business consultant is now providing help for small businesses. SALEM — Want to be
“No one was helping me, and then two strangers came and dug through the rubble. They found her
“No one was helping me, and then two strangers came and dug through the rubble. They found her an
The office’s first assistant attorney general is temporarily in charge.
The office’s first assistant attorney general is temporarily in charge. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted
Government reports slight easing of inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation pressures eased a bit in April despite the biggest jump in food prices
South-Side Chicago style grooms Obama well
Opinion: WASHINGTON — When I grew up, a long time ago, I wanted desperately to be a foreign correspondent.
K.O. Drugs High school Boxing Tournament: Results
Results from the second night of the K.O. Drugs High school Boxing Tournament, at the ITAM Banquet
Supersized farms produce supersized health problems
Opinion: We’ve gone from a system where a family farm might have 50-100 hogs and a few chicken coops, to
“Molotov Alva and His Search for the Creator: A Second Life Odyssey” (8 p.m., Cinemax):
“Molotov Alva and His Search for the Creator: A Second Life Odyssey” (8 p.m., Cinemax): What could
Pomegranate juice, Certo helps to relieve joint pain
graedons |People’s Herbal Pharmacy Q. I’ve read your columns about grape juice and Certo for
Food costs likely to boost obesity in poor
PHILADELPHIA — Some of the fattest people in America are among the poorest. And with food prices
How to Start: Business help
HOW TO START Business help Kent State University will have two identical seminars for people who
Symbolic racism pervades white electorate
Opinion: Symbolic racism means believing that African American poverty and other problems are largely the
Strickland to seek ‘maturity’ in replacement for Dann
The office’s first assistant attorney general is temporarily in charge. COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted
Airman’s remains returning to Ohio
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) — The remains of a World War II airman found atop a glacier last year in
Plastic coffee cans come in handy for garbage
Dear Heloise: I hated throwing away those large plastic coffee cans, so I use them in the kitchen.
Local officials go to D.C. to seek trade sanctions
A decision on trade sanctions on Chinese steel tube is expected next month. MERCER, Pa. — A
Bill caps interest on payday lending
Payday lenders say the cap of 28 percent annual interest would shut them down. COLUMBUS (AP) — One
Baseball team in final series
The Penguins travel to Milwaukee with hopes of keeping their No. 3 seed. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Memorable attire sensual, not skimpy
Associated Press UNFORGETTABLE: One of the most romantic scenes in the movie, “From Here to
Indians, C.C. too tough for A’s
Sabathia pitched a five-hit shutout, striking out 11 as the Tribe won 2-0. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Stars avoid sweep, snap Osgood’s 9-0 win streak
Dallas beat Detroit to force Game 5 Saturday in the Motor City. DALLAS (AP) — Detroit’s goal with
NHL Playoffs: Penguins vs. Flyers
May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 May 11: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday: Pittsburgh 4,
Panic at the Disco remains cool
The band, now a headliner, is just a group of guys enjoying the ride, the bassist said. Having
Pope’s homer lifts Rockets, 5-3
Springfield, Ursuline and East Palestine won easily. STRUTHERS — Tony Pope hit a three-run home
Ridge’s Trimble gets first K.O. win
Of the 29 fights in the high school tournament, eight were KOs or TKOs. YOUNGSTOWN – Anthony
Facing felony charge
Facing felony charge YOUNGS-TOWN — The Boardman man accused of failing to stop after running over
Pa. reps honor fallen Grove City firefighter
HARRISBURG (AP) — A fallen firefighter was honored Wednesday by the Pennsylvania House of
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
Preakness draw held
Preakness draw held Big Brown was installed as a 1-2 favorite and will start from the seventh post
2 receive long sentences for homicide
Security was tight for one homicide defendant’s sentencing. YOUNGSTOWN — Two defendants who
CBS reveals fall changes
CBS reveals fall changes NEW YORK — CBS will bring two comedies to its schedule on Wednesday
Her ex-husband remains too close for comfort of the new boyfriend
Dear Annie: I have been dating “Siena” for five months and I care deeply about her, but she has an
Woman gets probation in program theft
YOUNGSTOWN — A Beloit woman has been put on a year’s probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of
NBA Playoffs: Cavs vs. Celtics
May 6: Boston 76, Cleveland 72 May 8: Boston 89, Cleveland 73 May 10: Cleveland 108, Boston 84
Dem officials assess the fallout
The scandal doesn’t help Mahoning Valley’s image, officeholders say. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
YSU history is rich in tradition
One hundred years after the first college courses were offered in Youngstown, traditions continue.
Actors in latest installment praise film
Actors Ben Barnes and Peter Dinklage eagerly await the response to Friday’s release of ‘The
Defensive priority keys flip
Michel Therrien has the Penguins concentrating hard in their own zone. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A
High hopes abound for Realty Tower apartment project
The developer proposes that future tenants of the downtown project ‘love old, live new.’
Spar partners are pair of punchers
Ted Muller is back for his third stint in the camp. YOUNGSTOWN — After three rounds of
Ben Brocker, four doubles advance
BOARDMAN — Poland sophomore Ben Brocker and the four top seeded doubles teams have advanced to the
Woman left baby alone in car, police say
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old Austintown woman police said left a baby girl unattended in a car with
Today is Thursday, May 15, the 136th day of 2008. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, May 15, the 136th day of 2008. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date
No. 1 woman tennis star Henin to retire at age 25
Burned out, she becomes the first woman to quit while atop the WTA rankings. LIMELETTE, Belgium
Weathersfield seeks bids for hot mix paving
Trustees have Buckeye Energy trying to get better natural gas rates for residents. MINERAL
Guidelines aid decisions on implanted devices
Heart devices have grown in complexity over the years. People with implanted heart devices need
Edwards endorses Obama
Edwards endorses Obama DEARBORN, Mich. — Democrat John Edwards has given his long-awaited
Man accused of assault on pregnant girlfriend
The sledgehammer was swung when she refused to get up. YOUNGSTOWN — The live-in boyfriend of a
Cancer: How to enroll in the Boardman Relay for Life
CANCER STUDY How to enroll The American Cancer Society’s Boardman Relay for Life is one of three
Suspect in Pa., Texas slayings offered details, officers testify
The man killed a woman in Greencastle, Pa., for her car, authorities said. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) —
Springfield, Ursuline, South Range advance
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Morgan Fagnano scored on a passed ball with one out in the sixth inning Wednesday
Hunka Junk Film Festival Oddball collection is a pop culture time capsule
It’s a collection of instructional films, commercials and other shorts. One of the most
GOP plans strategy change
Republicans blamed local factors for the losses. WASHINGTON (AP) — Stunned House Republicans vowed
One-piece swimsuits make a splash on the beach
Associated Press FIGURE FLATTERING: Created with ruching that camouflages minor imperfections and
Niles utilities panel proposes 1st sewer-rate rise in 18 years
The rate increases would continue through 2011. NILES — The city has not imposed a sewer rate
Boardman firefighters pass change; OK 2-year pay freeze
Township trustees previously approved the contract change. BOARDMAN — Members of the union
Confidant: Dann is going to help his wife sell dinnerware over the Internet.
Confidant: Dann is going to help his wife sell dinnerware over the Internet. YOUNGSTOWN —
Specter calls for Spygate inquiry
The Republican from Pennsylvania wants an objective investigation. WASHINGTON (AP) — Hold on, NFL.
Mahoning County: Marriage licenses
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chang Ho Lee, 36, of 149 E. Midlothian Blvd.,
McDonald sweeps ITCL Tier Two meet
BERLIN CENTER — The McDonald High boys and girls teams captured Wednesday’s Inter-Tri-County Tier
‘New’ supernova discovered
Most supernovas seen by astronomers are at least 10,000 years old. RALEIGH, N.C. — The youngest
Indy rain leaves drivers frustrated
Qualified and non-qualified teams waited around most of the day Wednesday. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —
Bucs stumped by Wellemeyer
Pittsburgh lost, 5-3, and was denied a chance to reach the .500 mark. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Todd
House approves election-year farm bill
One pet project gives tax breaks to racehorse owners. WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a $290
School gets grant to promote pupils’ eating of vegetables
Market Street Elementary is the only Ohio school awarded a nutrition grant. BOARDMAN — Mom
Standings: Horizon League baseball
LeagueOverall Wright State16-627-20 Illinois-Chicago14-627-19 YSU11-1121-30 Cleveland
Weak dollar hits families
Weak dollar hits families Dallas Morning News: It’s simplistic to blame higher oil prices on
The Sources: Valley event tickets
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
YSU Centennial: Remaining events
Youngstown State University’s celebration of its 100th year began last fall and runs through
if you go
if you go What: Hunka Junk Film Festival When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Butler North, next to the
Man charged in toddler’s death
LISBON — An East Palestine man has been indicted on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the
Region news digest: UCFC, Home Savings have new CFO and treasurer
REGION UCFC, Home Savings have new CFO and treasurer YOUNGSTOWN — James Reske of Hudson has been
New ‘Narnia’ darker, funnier
Seeing the first in the series is an absolute must if you want to enjoy the follow-up to its
Valley events: Cirque Du Soleil
jCirque D’Or, the mesmerizing and unique presentation of Chinese acrobatics, comes to Chevrolet
Trumbull to seek business incubator grant
The plans could be under way by late summer. WARREN — Trumbull County officials want to take
Play auditions: Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Doubt.” Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown. Auditions are 7-8:30
Getting It Right: Joint Economic Development District proposal
GETTING IT RIGHT The Joint Economic Development District proposal between Youngstown and
Births: St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amanda Straub and John Jasinski, East Palestine, boy,
Associated Press
Associated Press DARK DAY: Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, left, announced his resignation in the
Strickland discounts veep bid
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland says he’s not interested in being vice president, no matter
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