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Reds get fourth straight win, 4-3 over Indians

CINCINNATI — Adam Dunn homered and drew a tiebreaking walk with the bases loaded in the eighth

YSU loses finale of baseball series

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Troy Vesling and John Sarcia hit back-to-back doubles with two outs in the eighth

Mayor selects SMG to run Chevy Centre; council in no rush to give its blessing

YOUNGSTOWN —Though Mayor Jay Williams strongly urges city council to support the hiring of SMG, a

Dann’s former mistress: ‘Marc didn’t want me to resign’

Then-Attorney General Marc Dann convinced his scheduler, with whom he had an extramarital affair, to

Pens get day off after loss

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin could have talked with friends, enjoyed a dinner out, played video games

Big Russian steelmaker buying WCI Steel in Warren

WARREN — Russia’s largest steelmaker has struck a deal to buy WCI Steel. “It’s a great

Guilty plea in postal panic episode

YOUNGSTOWN — David Kopnitsky, 29, of Grafton, charged in connection with causing a three-hour

Four deputies on administrative leave

BOARDMAN — Mahoning County Sheriff Randall Wellington has placed four deputies on paid

Prison sentence for pizza delivery robber

YOUNGSTOWN — A second man is sentenced to prison for his role in the armed robberies of two pizza

Court administrator disciplined after complaint

YOUNGSTOWN — Sensitivity training is likely in store for the Youngstown Municipal Court

Man dies in collision with cement truck

YOUNGSTOWN — The male passenger in a Chevrolet Cavalier traveling south on Glenwood Avenue Thursday

Happy couple married on WFMJ

300 in attendance during early morning wedding at the Butler.

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Ex-Gov in town Monday for ribbon cutting

Bob Taft will return to Youngstown to celebrate the building that bears his name.

Crash victim's identity expected today

Man attempted to pass a cement truck when struck on Glenwood Avenue.

1st early college class prepares to graduate

Four of the first graduates already have earned YSU associate in arts degrees. YOUNGSTOWN —

Eight seniors win grants

This was the 12th year the foundation made scholarship grant awards. BOARDMAN — With more than

Hearing consensus: Grant slots license

The only Ohio official to testify was the mayor of Lowellville. HILLSVILLE, Pa. — The

Taking time on Dann slot

An attorney general candidate must be selected by Aug. 19. YOUNGSTOWN — As governor, Ted

Rising gas prices lead to sacrifices

Residents try to cope as local gasoline prices reach another record high. Soaring gas prices

Prep Baseball Roundup: Thursday’s games

DIVISION I Canfield 5, Warren Harding 1 CANFIELD — Jared Turocy (6-0) pitched a three-hitter

Win comes with a loss for Tribe

Win comes with a loss for Tribe An unearned run against Cleveland Indians ace Aaron Laffey on his

Play it safe in tournament poker

There’s a misconception about tournament poker that goes like this: Players need to try frequent

Post Positions: 133rd Preakness Stakes

The field for Saturday’s 133rd Preakness Stakes, with post position, horse’s name, jockey’s name and

California court lifts same-sex marriage ban

After a hard-fought battle, gay couples in San Francisco won their marriage rights. SAN

Baseball Linescores Thursday Tournament Division I: Boardman 24, East 5

BASEBALL LINESCORES THURSDAY TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Boardman 24, East 5 East01014—565

Canadian union reaches GM, Chrysler deals

Canada’s auto union avoids a two-tier wage system. TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian Auto Workers union

Hezbollah militants, government reach deal

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — The Hezbollah-led opposition and U.S.-backed government reached a deal

Contract awarded for renovations at Oakhill

The architects want renovations with minimum disruption, administrator explains. YOUNGSTOWN —

Iraq Developments

The latest developments in Iraq: U.S. and Iraqi troops moved against al-Qaida on two separate

Where to get: Surplus food

Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11

Gas Prices: In Ohio

prices |In Ohio The Mahoning Valley has the state’s lowest average price for a gallon of regular

Pirates rally for 11-5 victory over St. Louis

Pittsburgh overcame a 5-1 deficit, outscoring the Cards 10-0 over the last 5 innings. ST. LOUIS

Honsaker leads Rams to crown

United’s boys successfully defended their ITCL Tier One championship. EAST PALESTINE – When it

Chevrolet Centre: Upcoming events

CHEVROLET CENTRE Upcoming events The following events are on the center’s calendar: Cirque

Icahn to Yahoo board: Sell to Microsoft or leave

Carl Icahn plans a shareholder revolt against Yahoo’s board. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo Inc.

Dann quit after reality hit him in the face

Opinion: It seemed as though Marc Dann was the last person in Ohio to realize it was time for him to resign.

Cavs must win tonight in Game 6

INDEPENDENCE (AP) — It’s do or summertime for the Cleveland Cavaliers. One more loss, and a second

Vindy.com News Podcast for May 16, 2008

The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, May 12, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.

Severe storms cause death and flooding in the South

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Severe storms with damaging winds and possible tornadoes pounded the South,

Parking suggestions for YSU commencement

Parking suggestions for YSU commencement YOUNGSTOWN — All parking decks and surface lots at

if you go

if you go Who: X When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland

Fur flies at ‘Kung Fu Panda’

CANNES, France — Fur might be a politically incorrect fashion statement on the red carpet at the

Tight end Lane says Thunder’s aim is off

The tight end from Tiffin said the Thunder should be focusing on making plays, not winning.

Rude behavior ruins rocky relationship

Dear Annie: My 42-year-old daughter has never had the mother-daughter relationship with me that I

Bush to ask Saudis for lower oil prices

Bush to ask Saudis for lower oil prices WASHINGTON — In April 1986, Vice President George H.W.

YSU inks a pair of cage recruits

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State basketball programs announced recruits for the 2008-09 season

Fox to launch 2 new series in the fall

A comedy will replace the canceled sitcom ‘Back to You.’ NEW YORK (AP) — Fox will bring only two

MLB Roundup: Thursday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 5, Yankees 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir sparkled in his first

Follow fire-safety hints for storing flammable fuel

Dear Readers: Now that the grass is growing, flowers are blooming and trees are budding, it’s time

Attorney General: New direction for office

Attorney general New direction for office On Thursday, Tom Winters, first assistant attorney

Crestview continues on tournament roll

The Rebels advanced to district play with a 9-5 win over Campbell. CAMPBELL—It’s been a trying

Mahoning Valley Thunder: Scores and Schedules

THUNDER (1-6) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61

Stanislaw, doubles teams advance

CANTON — Steve Stanislaw of Canfield High School has advanced to the quarterfinals after winning

Opening Night: Drama club premieres with ‘Oz’

Drama club premieres with ‘Oz’ The club is a chance for the community and school to come together

Austintown district sees $3.5M deficit for next school year

The board heard an explanation of the district’s new elementary math curriculum. AUSTINTOWN

McCain outlines his plan for war in Iraq

WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain predicted Thursday that most U.S. troops would be out of Iraq by the

Depth Charts and Rosters: Mahoning Valley Thunder

THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225); (17) Bryan Kover (6-4, 230) WR — (3) Henry

YSU wins series opener, 8-6, over Wis-Milwaukee

Thursday’s nightcap was tied 4-4 after 12 innings. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Youngstown State baseball

Club Calendar: Area groups announce activities

clubs X Due to the upcoming holiday, American Hungarian Club’s next meeting will be at 7 p.m.

Press agent to the stars Warren Cowan dies at 87

Press agent to the stars Warren Cowan dies at 87 LOS ANGELES — Legendary Hollywood press agent

Poland holds off Struthers to claim 5-4 sectional win

POLAND — Poland High jumped out to a 5-0 lead then held on, to defeat Metro Athletic Conference

Riding With … Dave Blaney

Last week: The Hartford native turned in his best finish of the 2008 season with a ninth place at

High Five: Top five by sales this week

high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “American Idol” (Wednesday), Fox. 2.

NHL Playoffs: Penguins vs. Flyers

May 9: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 May 11: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 2 Tuesday: Pittsburgh 4,

Penguins Cup quest is delayed

Pittsburgh’s series lead was cut to 3-1 as the Flyers emerged with a 4-2 win. PHILADELPHIA (AP) —

Same-sex couples Other states

Ten states now offer some form of legal recognition to same-sex couples, while 26 states have

Bin Laden to release message on Israel

NEW YORK (AP) — Terror leader Osama bin Laden will release a new Internet message dealing with

Hoarders of cyclone aid to be penalized

Myanmar’s government answered accusations with a stern warning. YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s

Selling sweets so hungry kids can eat

Want to help? Buy a cookie. SALEM — If you have a sweet tooth, Hannah Bradley has what you

NBA Playoffs: Cavs vs. Celtics

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

BET feels T-Pain

The singer has been involved with seemingly everybody in show business. NEW YORK — T-Pain’s

Troops deserve treatment

Opinion: Kansas City Star: A Rand Corp. study concludes that a third of the troops who served in Iraq or

Inspector general begins investigation into office

The inspector general said he has set no time limit on the investigation. COLUMBUS — Ohio

Salem news: Retail Business Association will have a citywide garage sale

SALEM Garage sale The Salem Retail Business Association will have a citywide garage sale from

“I was confident that you were coming to rescue me. I’m alive. I’m so

“I was confident that you were coming to rescue me. I’m alive. I’m so happy.” A 22-year-old

Woman indicted in MySpace suicide case

Woman indicted in MySpace suicide case LOS ANGELES — A Missouri woman was indicted Thursday for

Analysts: GE’s getting rid of appliance end makes sense

GE’s sales in appliances are expected to decline. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — With consumers strapped

Company donates 2 Tasers to police

The department now has eight Tasers. HOWLAND — Township police have added two new Tasers to

All in same boat — and loving it

The Portage Lakes Rowing Association has 21 dues-paying members. NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio (AP) — Cindy

State begs for jobs with one hand, kills ’em with the other

Opinion: State begs for jobs with one hand, kills ’em with the other EDITOR: Have so many years passed

Two rookies ready for shot at Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power and Oriol Servia spent last Saturday flirting with a spot in the top

New drug combo modestly delays cancer’s advance

A combination of two new-generation cancer drugs modestly delayed the time it took for cancer to

Death toll rises in China quake

Funeral proceedings are cut short as authorities bury the rising number of bodies. DUJIANGYAN,

X singer looks for gold

Cleveland holds special memories for the singer. There are many reasons driving singer Exene

Townships to apply for grant funding

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township supervisors have agreed to jointly apply with Mahoning and Pulaski

Disasters in China, Myanmar reveal leadership differences

Editorial: Despite its status as a world economic power, China remains, in many ways, a closed society — a

Big Brown still heavy favorite

Twelve other horses will be trying to end his streak at the Preakness. BALTIMORE (AP) — Before

Battle continues over Salem city position

SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford has asked council to take “the honorable course of action” and fund the

Employment verification plan raises concerns

WASHINGTON — For critics, the idea is an Orwellian nightmare: The federal government would begin

Curriculum director to be hired

NILES — Superintendent Rocco Adduci says the district will hire a curriculum director, a move he

Local weekend events

All weekend “Beauty and the Beast,” 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,

game time Thunder vs. Louisville

Who: Thunder (1-6) vs. Louisville Fire (4-3) When: Saturday, 705 p.m. Where: Brown-Forman Field

Racism emerges in Dem primaries

Opinion: A telling point about white, working class voters and how some of them will vote when (and it looks

Decision delayed in murder case

The judge will await the results of investigations by YPD and BCI. AKRON — A Summit County

Housing bill action postponed

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key senator postponed action Thursday on a homeowner rescue package that could

Judge sends shooting case to trial

A man opened fire after a fight broke out at the club. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man accused of

Police Calls: A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD May

Fairfield Twp. prepares for renovations

COLUMBIANA — Fairfield Township has hired two area companies to complete work at the government

Statistics: Thunder vs. Fire

MVTLOU Points per game39.945.9 Opp. pts. per game49.440.9 Rushing/game43.763.6

4 to run for Niles council seat

NILES — A candidate for the 1st Ward council seat sent his application by mail in time to beat

Nation news digest: 350,000 households fail to receive IRS refunds

NATION 350,000 households fail to receive IRS refunds WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 16.97 —.13 Avalon

Today is Friday, May 16, the 137th day of 2008. There are 229 days left in the year. On this date in

Republicans join with Democrats to block war spending bill in House

WASHINGTON — In a surprising move to rebuke the Democratic leadership, House Republicans on Thursday

Jackson-Milton: School board notes

Jackson-Milton Board of Education handled these matters at its Thursday meeting: Engaged in

Harding, Mooney capture SVC track championships

Ursuline’s Jasmine Brown won three events and helped the Irish to another win in a relay event.

An overview of Mahoning County’s felony mental health court :

An overview of Mahoning County’s felony mental health court : The Mahoning County program, which

Flag! They’re it!: Youngstown’s new inner-city football league opens Saturday

Youngstown’s new inner-city football league opens Saturday 1The league, a combined initiative

Busing battle in Brookfield to be decided by the courts

The plaintiff’s attorneys accuse the school board of ignoring the law. BROOKFIELD — A dispute

FBI does not play well with others

Opinion: There is little new in recent reports of a long standing feud between the nation’s two top law

Seat-belt patrols to be increased

Mahoning Safe Communities and local law enforcement join the Ohio Department of Public Safety and

Mahoning County: Marriage licenses

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James C. Kalaman, 37, of 224 Meadowbrook Ave., Boardman, and

Youngstown State erects statue of its first president

The first president of what is now YSU has been immortalized in bronze. YOUNGSTOWN —

Bush reiterates commitment to Israel

JERUSALEM — Lacking any short-range hope for peace in the Middle East, President Bush has cast his

Bush remark in Israel leads to Obama response

White House officials denied the president’s warning against talking with terrorists was aimed at

Boardman, Liberty set for cancer relays

They’ll be steppin’ out in Boardman and Liberty to stomp out cancer. The annual relays for life in

Shares drop after CBS reveals deal to acquire CNet Networks

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Corp. is acquiring a big online reach with its acquisition of CNet Networks Inc.

$6 billion down the drain in Pakistan

Opinion: What could you buy with $6 billion? You could finally rebuild the New Orleans neighborhoods that

Streak ends, but Tribe still wins

Oakland managed to score a run, but the Indians still posted a 4-2 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — It

50 Years of Indy 500: A.J. Foyt still remembers his first race

A.J. Foyt still remembers his first race INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Muscles tensed, nerves eating at the

Court grads get 2nd chance

The specialty court favors treatment over jail or prison. YOUNGSTOWN — Graduation from mental

Shoppers buying a little at a time

Some consumers have found a way to cut their food costs: buy smaller amounts. NEW YORK (AP) —

Vitamin D may beat cancer recurrences

Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ryan and Megan Ghizzoni, Austintown, boy, May 9. David and Amy

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