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Thunder loses seventh straight

Thunder loses.

Man shot in head on North Side

YOUNGSTOWN — A man was shot in the head on the city’s North Side and taken to nearby St. Elizabeth

Pirates snap streak against Cubs

CHICAGO — Nate McLouth hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Carlos Marmol in the ninth to lift the

Big Brown wins Preakness

BALTIMORE — Big Brown powered to the lead turning for home and then sailed through the stretch to

Walkoff homer beats Indians

CINCINNATI — Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer in the ninth off Masa Kobayashi, rallying the

Dann case: Spigot opens for lawsuits, damages and fees

COLUMBUS — An internal investigation’s finding that a “hostile work environment” existed in former

YSU celebrates Centennial Spring Commencement

YOUNGSTOWN — In 1980, Janet K. Hartman took home an associate degree, and 28 years and four children

Get involved in crime prevention

YOUNGSTOWN — Crime-fighting doesn’t have to be limited to police. The Mahoning Valley Task Force

Ribbon cutting Monday for Taft Technology Center

YOUNGSTOWN — Former Gov. Bob Taft will return to Youngstown Monday to celebrate the building that

YSU and its impact grow through the years

YOUNGSTOWN — Charles J. Bannon recalls, when he graduated from the Youngstown College of Law in

Go with gold if ching is your thing

The changing value of the dollar may be at the heart of fluctuating gold prices, and increased

Lock up, keep the burglars out (maybe)

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Warm weather is here, so head to the park and enjoy it. Just make sure to lock

Utovich says she tried to rescind resignation

Marc Dann’s former office employee is ‘seeking legal representation.’ Then-Attorney General

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New owner of WCI plans upgrades, reports say

Union leader expects staffing to remain the same under new ownership. WARREN — Russia’s

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ben and Carole Canfield, Poland, girl, May 15. Scott T. and

‘Lou’ apparently content to remain a bachelor

Dear Annie: I am a widow. I met a good man back in 2003 and we hit it off really well. I moved in

Strong aftershock rattles stricken areas in China

Strong aftershock rattles stricken areas in China YINGXIU, China — A powerful aftershock knocked

Patrol officer credits Crime Stoppers

This is the first time the Trumbull County patrol has used the Crime Stoppers system.

Suspect pleads guilty for post office panic

His actions led to a three-hour evacuation of the downtown post office. YOUNGSTOWN — David

‘Crash’ shows results of drunken driving

Students heard from a man whose daughter was killed by a drunken driver. NILES — Around 350

The Latest Line was not available for today’s edition.

Howland’s Kirin finds victory lane

Hubbard was ousted while Champion’s softball team edged LaBrae. STRUTHERS — Jared Kirin tossed a

MLB Baseball: Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 4, Oakland 2 Toronto 3, Minnesota 2, 11 innings

Relat for Life: Upcoming Valley events

COLUMBIANA COUNTY June 6 7: East Liverpool, Frank Mangano Memorial Track. June 13 14:

Bin Laden: Palestinian cause at heart of jihad

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Osama bin Laden vowed Friday to fight Israel for the liberation of the

ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., and Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio.

ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., and Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio. CBS’ “Face the Nation”:

NHL Playoffs: Penguins vs. Flyers

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

Official faces sensitivity training

This is not a ‘Marc Dann case’, the judge said. YOUNGSTOWN — Sensitivity training is likely in

Blaney to start sixth

Blaney to start sixth Hartford native Dave Blaney qualified 6th for tonight’s NASCAR all-star race

Gruver grooves his strikes; Fitch ousts Boardman, 5-0

Steve Gruver had 12 strikeouts in the complete-game three-hitter for Austintown. BOARDMAN —

Mahoning County indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week: Jason M. Rodriguez, 27, no address

Kyle Busch takes pole for Sprint

He edged Jeff Gordon for Saturday’s NASCAR All-Star Sprint Race. CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch

Riding With … Dave Blaney

This week: The Hartford native qualified in the sixth position for the NASCAR Sprint Showdown

4 deputies on leave pending probe

Township police saw a pistol in plain view inside the vehicle. BOARDMAN — Mahoning County

American Axle, UAW reach deal

DETROIT (AP) — A person briefed on the talks says the United Auto Workers have reached an agreement

SMG

SMG Its world presence Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams is recommending city council hire SMG,

Frimpong wins three MAC titles

Audra Frimpong of Canfield has won an unprecedented 12 MAC titles. SALEM — When you have as

On Area Diamonds: Youth baseball & softball

BASEBALL PONY (TRI-T) Classic Division Canfield Lariccia Italian Market 14, Austintown FOP #126 4

Obama campaign jumps to counter GOP strategy

On Friday, the Democrats’ criticism focused on John McCain. WASHINGTON (AP) — In President Bush’s

Tedesco’s curveball rewarded

Josh Tedesco doesn’t throw the baseball very hard. In fact, the junior pitcher for the Thiel College

Suicide prompts Internet harassment bill

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Responding to the suicide of a Missouri teenager who was teased over the

Man gets 6-year term for 2 armed robberies

The robberies took place near some vacant townhouses on Woodhurst Drive in Austintown.

Today is Saturday, May 17, the 138th day of 2008. There are 228 days left in the year. On this date

Drunken Driving: Fast facts

Age of people killed in alcohol-related crashes in Ohio in 2007, followed by number of deaths.

Drop & Go event moves indoors

Drop & Go event moves indoors BOARDMAN — An event where residents can drop off their unwanted but

Trumbull County: Indictments

A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted the following people. They will appear before Judge Wyatt

Byrd has 3-stroke lead at PGA AT&T

Wet conditions have the Georgia course playing fast. DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Jonathan Byrd took

NBA Playoffs: Cavs vs. Celtics

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

Palestinian U.N. ambassador calls for Mideast resolution

His visit marks the anniversary of the day of catastrophe for the Palestinian people.

Youngstown State unveils statue of its first president

The likeness of the school’s first president is now a permanent campus fixture. YOUNGSTOWN —

Highlights of a proposed deal to have SMG, a Philadelphia-facility management company, help run the

City scholars are honored for schools’ improvement

The goal is to focus on the school district’s successes, not its failures. YOUNGSTOWN — More

SHARING THE LOVE: Jeff Ondash, aka Teddy McHuggins, unofficially broke the world record for most

AF2 STANDINGS American Conference

AF2 STANDINGS American Conference EastWLT.PFPA W-B/Scranton610445231 Albany330315339

Bush administration to cancel oil shipments into reserve

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration, bowing to intense political pressure, said Friday that it

Soriano leads surging Cubs past Pirates, 7-4

His three-run homer gave Chicago an early 6-0 lead. CHICAGO (AP) — Alfonso Soriano got booed and

Prosecutor drops rape charge

The arrest triggered a probation violation hearing. YOUNGSTOWN — A rape charge against a 26-

Russians deliver supplies

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Russian supply ship docked to the international space station on

Sports TV listings for May 17

TODAY 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: Irish Open. Noon (17/62) “This Week in Baseball.” Noon (ESPN) Horse

Mooney rallies, dismisses Red Dragons in 5 innings

Boo Vasquez’s bases-loaded double turned the tide for the Cardinals. STRUTHERS — When Cardinal

Penguins rest before Game 5

The Penguins are holding a 3-1 lead over the Flyers entering Sunday’s game. PITTSBURGH (AP) —

YSU loses series finale to UWM, prepares for Horizon tourney

YSU, which dropped a 9-8 decision, will next play Wednesday. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Troy Veslig and

Mahoning County: Marriage licenses

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bradley A. Baringer, 43, of 12144 W. Middletown Road,

Is roundup of children in Texas proper?

Opinion: BOSTON -- During the Vietnam War there was a phrase that came to symbolize the entire misbegotten

Golf Roundup: Friday’s other events

Regions Charity Classic HOOVER, Ala. — Andy Bean and Monday qualifier Mike Goodes shot 7-under 65s

Reds top Indians on walk by Dunn

Adam Dunn’s walk with the bases loaded in the eighth inning sank Cleveland, 4-3. CINCINNATI (AP) —

Bowzer to lawmakers: Yip, yip, yip ...

Opinion: COLUMBUS — Here’s one more reason to pity Marc Dann: He’ll never get a chance to hunt down and

Junior Civic League to present scholarships to 13 graduates

BOARDMAN — The Junior Civic League will present scholarships to 13 area high-school graduates during

Churches plan family rally day at park

BOARDMAN — A family rally day is planned from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Hofmaster and Long Pavilions

Mich. GM workers accept contract

Production workers are to receive a $2,000 payment. LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A striking United Auto

Ministry to distribute New Testaments designed especially for Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A religious group plans to distribute 250,000 Pittsburgh-themed copies of the New

Warning may save pet’s life

Dear Readers: It’s time to print important information about pets and the summer heat. During

‘Full Monty’ show added at midnight

YOUNGSTOWN — Because of high ticket demand, the Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,

Region news digest: Humility of Mary agrees to be ERIS test site

REGION Humility of Mary agrees to be ERIS test site YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Health

‘Desperate Housewives’ looks ahead on finale

‘Desperate Housewives’ looks ahead on finale WASHINGTON — It’s true: “Desperate Housewives” will

Spaghetti is served: Allen Lodge 276 to serve annual spaghetti dinner Sunday

Spaghetti is served COLUMBIANA — Allen Lodge 276, 722 Springfield Road, will serve its sixth

Delphi sues former investor

NEW YORK (AP) — Delphi said Friday it has sued its former lead equity investor, Appaloosa

Secrecy shrouds ‘Crystal Skull’ release

CANNES, France (AP) — Indiana Jones doesn’t give up his secrets lightly, and neither does the man

‘America’s Most Wanted’ notches its 1,000th arrest after 20 years

The host of the show has crusaded for tougher laws against sex offenders for 25 years. NEW

Republicans put spin on Obama slogan

Change the slogan Scripps Howard News Service: To boost their morale and their poor prospects this

Musical accompaniment set for labyrinth walks at Villa Maria

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — The labyrinth at Villa Maria Community Center, Evergreen Road, will mark its 10th

Andretti seeking ninth Indy start

John Andretti has started eight Indianapolis 500 races dating back to 1988. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —

Obama leads in number of campaign songs

NEW YORK (AP) — Barack Obama is closing in on the Democratic nomination for president, but he

Mustangs in Boardman rev up for film

The bill of sale for Trustee Kathy Miller’s car is still around. It cost $2,535. BOARDMAN — A

Submit information on vacation Bible school

Submit information on vacation Bible school Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public

Darkness offers time to refresh and look inward

dr. agnes martinko “From divine light to light beer, things associated with the metaphor of

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 16.93 —.04 Avalon

Lockett-Shelby wedding date is announced

X The engagement of Dr. Katura Antoinette Lockett, 134 McEntire Lane S.W., Decatur, Ala., and Dr.

July 5 wedding to join Katie Niemi and Jordan Taylor

X SALEM — William and Denise Niemi and John and Debbie Spiese announce the engagement of their

THISTLEDOWN results

THISTLEDOWN results Friday 2nd—Jeanne’s Hero (Ramos)19.406.204.20 Title Princess

Council to review SMG pick for arena

SMG official has high hopes for success of downtown’s Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN — Though

Interfaith group continues to dialogue

Jewish-Christian Studies began in 1974. BOARDMAN — “We expand the prism of how to look at

Key dates in history of WCI Steel and the site of its Warren plant:

Key dates in history of WCI Steel and the site of its Warren plant: 1912: Trumbull Steel Co.

Preachers rejecting one-issue politics

Opinion: What shook the earth last week in Washington wasn’t the president, Congress or anything from the

Four years is justice delayed to a ridiculous extreme

Editorial: Four years is justice delayed to a ridiculous extreme If the case of convicted murderer Joseph P.

Big Brown is horse to beat in Preakness

The undefeated colt is a 1-2 early favorite to win the Preakness Saturday. BALTIMORE (AP) — Big

Rapper Rick Ross coming to arena

YOUNGSTOWN — Rap star Rick Ross is coming to Chevrolet Centre on June 22. Tickets for the 7:30

Grocery costs strain food stamp users

Making ends meet With grocery costs rising, food stamp money doesn’t buy as much. CHICAGO (AP)

MLB Roundup: Friday’s games

INTERLEAGUE Phillies 10, Blue Jays 3 PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth homered in his first three at-

Ursuline Center offering various programs

CANFIELD — Three religious-oriented programs are planned at the Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road.

Relaying their spirit: Cancer survivors recount stories at Boardman event

Cancer survivors recount stories of hope, triumph at Boardman event More than 1,200 hugs were

Post-Time: 133rd Preakness

Television schedule for today’s 133rd Preakness stakes: Stations: (21) (3) (9) Pre-race: 4:30

Judge: Aunt, uncle not liable for tuition

The judge said tuition should be paid by the Las Vegas school district where the girl’s parents

Poland girls win last MAC crown

The Bulldogs trailed for most of the meet before rallying over the last four events. The Bulldogs

Couple weds under WFMJ’s watch

WFMJ Today had its seventh spectacular wedding for a deserving couple. YOUNGSTOWN — As they

Baseball Linescores Friday Tournament Division I: Fitch 5, Boardman 0

BASEBALL LINESCORES FRIDAY TOURNAMENT DIVISION I FITCH 5, BOARDMAN 0 Fitch0130010—5110

International scholar offers viewpoints on sacred space

1The rabbi provided commentary along with questions in his talk, “Sacred Space and Its Meaning in

Family builds mosque as gift

The place of worship is located in a poor village in Cambodia. TRAMOUNG CHRUM, Cambodia (AP) —

Baptist association plans spring revival

YOUNGSTOWN — Shenango Valley Baptist Association will have a spring revival at 7 p.m. Monday through

WNBA schedule

wnba schedule Today’s Games Los Angeles at Phoenix, 3:30 p.m. Houston at Detroit, 3:30 p.m.

LeBron goes for 32 as Cavaliers force Game 7

The home team has won all six games of the series; that will have to change if Cleveland wants to

Getting It Right: Youngstown Metro Assembly

GETTING IT RIGHT YOUNGSTOWN — One statement in a May 10 story on Youngstown Metro Assembly

Sports Digest: Bill Dailey golf outing set for June 4

ysu Bill Dailey golf outing June 4 YOUNGSTOWN —The annual YSU Penguin Club Bill Dailey Golf

Boardman runs away with Federal track crown

The Spartans scored 1511‚Ñ8 points to beat GlenOak, while Fitch placed seventh. NORTH CANTON —

Stephanie Payne, Danny Trevathan set spring nuptials

X YOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Stephanie Payne of Youngstown, a daughter of Corinne Payne of

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