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Dye homers twice and White Sox win
CHICAGO — Jermaine Dye hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning and added a solo shot in
Sheets’ 11-hitter beats Pirates 4-1
PITTSBURGH — Ben Sheets limited Pittsburgh to one run despite allowing 11 hits in his second
Deal with Youngstown firefighters could avoid layoffs
YOUNGSTOWN —A deal with city firefighters that includes a buyout offer could avoid layoffs in that
Thunder have week off to evaluate
YOUNGSTOWN — The slump-ridden Mahoning Valley Thunder are in the midst of a two-week break, which
Council wants to see Chevy Centre deal first
YOUNGSTOWN —City council is allowing the Mayor Jay Williams administration to negotiate a contract
YSU falls to Valparaiso in Horizon tournament
NILES — Valparaiso rallied with single runs in the eighth and ninth innings to defeat Youngstown
Delphi Packard still needs electricians
WARREN — Delphi Packard Electric still is short of electricians nearly two years after cutting its
Canfield softball edges Poland in district final
Canfield High edged Poland, 2-1, to win the Division II district softball championship at
Lots of weed confiscated at condo
BAZETTA – Gerould Douce had so much marijuana in his condominium that he had to string it over his
Street signs found and returned
AUSTINTOWN — Found: street signs, apparently from communities throughout the area. The owner of a
Youngstown man facing federal charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A man with a history of defrauding banks with counterfeit checks has been charged again
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Erie collar-bomb defendant to appear at competency hearing
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A woman accused in the collar-bomb death of a pizza delivery man in a suburban Erie
Cavs owner not worried by LeBron’s pact status
Dan Gilbert downplayed the significance of his best player’s dwindling contract. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Red Wings return to finals after 6 years
The Detroit-Pittsburgh series opens Saturday. DETROIT (AP) — The NHL’s new economics have done
Contreras outduels Indians’ Sabathia
Cleveland dropped its fourth consecutive game. CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Contreras outpitched C.C.
Celtics bounce Pistons, 88-79
Game 2 will be played Thursday in Boston. BOSTON (AP) — Not even a week of rest could prepare the
Poland faces Canfield today for regional
The Bulldogs advanced by beating Geneva while the Cardinals ousted Jefferson Area. JEFFERSON —
McDonald rallies back to defeat Lowellville, 11-7
The Blue Devils will meet Springfield today for the district title. STRUTHERS — The third
Fitch defeats Boardman in makeup game in Boardman
BOARDMAN — The Fitch High baseball team hung on to defeat Federal League rival Boardman, 7-6, on
Valparaiso wins, faces YSU today
NILES — Third-seeded Youngstown State will take on No. 6 Valparaiso today at 3 p.m. at Eastwood
UHS, Fitch athletes choose colleges to continue careers
Area track and basketball stars plan to keep playing. YOUNGSTOWN — Liz Emanuel and Lauren
Girl Scouts’ efforts honored by Nike
The troop turned over 875 athletic shoes to Nike Grind. AUSTINTOWN — The results of the
Daltorio to close out career, pass baton
Versatility The Cardinal Mooney athlete has earned 12 varsity letters 111It would be a
Bill calls for English in state proceedings
The legislation includes a number of exemptions in which other language could be used.
Columbiana artist draws cards for new film
The artist said he wouldn’t do the work if it wasn’t fun. 11“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of
State can’t help city with Chevy Centre debt
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials expecting money from the state’s capital bill to reduce the $11.9
Group working to preserve cemetery
The cemetery contains the remains of a Revolutionary War veteran. EAST PALESTINE — Sometimes
Girard mayor fights raises
The mayor said his planned veto has nothing to do with a recent disagreement. GIRARD — Pay
Union voices job concerns
Employees fear bringing in a management company might cost them their jobs. YOUNGSTOWN —
Advisory board outlines issues for budgeting in Boardman
Among the topics the committee still wants to address is the need for a township levy.
New recycling facility planned in Lowellville
The ‘earth-friendly’ project will create 12 local jobs. LOWELLVILLE — The Ohio Department of
Columbiana Co. to launch new 911 system
The new enhanced system will show the location where a call was made, and information about the
Republican Party abandons core issues
Opinion: “Get back, get back. Get back to where you once belonged.” The Beatles The Republican Party
George Takei planning to marry longtime partner
George Takei planning to marry longtime partner LOS ANGELES — George Takei said he will wed his
The name of the organization overseeing much of the redevelopment of downtown Youngstown was
The name of the organization overseeing much of the redevelopment of downtown Youngstown was
Kristi Yamaguchi wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Kristi Yamaguchi wins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ LOS ANGELES — Kristi Yamaguchi has earned a well-
Nanotubes pose same danger as asbestos, study says
Microscopic, high-tech “nanotubes” that are being manufactured for use in a wide variety of consumer
Today is Wednesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2008. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2008. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date
Japanese rookie driver speeds to Indy 500
Andretti Green boasts another fastest rookie. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Hideki Mutoh went from driving
The Tigers coast to 11-1 victory in semifinal game
Springfield’s Travis Richey pitched his team to a 11-1 victory over the Mathews Mustangs in
Paper money is discriminatory, court rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — Close your eyes, reach into your wallet and try to distinguish between a $1 bill
Selling long-term assets doesn’t show fiscal discipline
Editorial: Selling long-term assets doesn’t show fiscal discipline In cash-strapped times, states appear to
Dana Mackey to be bride of Kelly Patton
X BOARDMAN — Announced by Brian and Virginia Mackey, 3926 Sunset Drive, is the engagement of their
Smoky Hollow plans memorial celebration
Smoky Hollow plans memorial celebration YOUNGSTOWN — The Golden Eagles are hosts of the 52nd
Used-oil thefts rise for biodiesel
Thieves are swiping used cooking oil to make fuel at home. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A few years ago,
We’ll grill just about anything
He’s a handsome devil, dressed in safari shorts, flip-flops, a sauce-splattered T-shirt and a
Low-calorie sweet stuff
Swimsuit season and ice cream don’t always mix well if you’re watching your weight, but you can
drug indictment |Trafficking in crack cocaine
The following men and women have been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury, accused of selling
Relatives seek custody of children from sect
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Two men excommunicated by a polygamist sect went to a west Texas courtroom
She wants to atone for mistakes
Dear Annie: I am a highly educated single woman in my 30s who has made many serious mistakes. I have
Planned Smoky Hollow project gains momentum for ’08
Support for the Smoky Hollow project has not wavered, as 300 people fill the Butler for Wick
It’s super soup
The name, Marvelous Mushroom Soup, says it all. Tuck this tasty recipe away for safekeeping as you
Dispatcher suspended for cop cruiser wreck
A communications breakdown leads to a suspension for a Newton Falls police dispatcher.
STANLEY CUP FINALS Penguins vs. Red Wings
Saturday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 8 p.m. Monday Pittsburgh at Detroit, 8 p.m. May 28 Detroit at
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones Midnight showings ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ opens at
Ursuline advances to another regional
The Irish ousted East Palestine, 4-1. STRUTHERS — The Ursuline High baseball team did what a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Credit Union One 2nd Call annual meeting, 4 p.m., Credit Union One Office, 1998
July nuptials set by Meghann Gault and Joe Flynn
X HUBBARD — Glenn and Rosalyn Gault of Hubbard announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghann
‘American Idol’ becomes David-vs.-David battle
This season’s finale will be the most suspenseful yet. NEW YORK — Seriously. The “American
Stocks suffer from big oil and inflation concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street stumbled Tuesday after oil prices spiked to a new record above $129 a
U.S. abandons Iraqis who helped us in Iraq
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In a Baghdad shop recently, a young man bent over to pick up an item and a badge
“Long live China!”
Opinion: “Long live China!” Cries from Chinese Heard at Tiananmen Square, as millions of people observed
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: May 15 Theft: Someone stole five food items
Student pleads innocent to alcohol charge
GIRARD — A Girard High School senior who can’t participate in school events, including commencement,
Summer youth camps planned in Beaver Township
NORTH LIMA — For the second consecutive year, Beaver Township will sponsor a summer youth camp
The right stuff helps with picnic
FORT WORTH, Texas — Give your next picnic a dash of panache with dining essentials that are anything
Baseball ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other game
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 12, Yankees 2 NEW YORK — Just when the slumping New York Yankees got
Clinton wants to set tone for rest of race
Clinton won the Kentucky primary Tuesday with 65 percent of the vote; Obama won in Oregon.
Colleen Fossesco, Ryan Gochnauer to wed in Florida
X Announced by Anthony and Joanne Fossesco of Boardman and Ronald and Kathleen Gochnauer of Wooster
POSTER WINNERS |Anti-litter theme
First grade - Lindsay DeLullo, Poland Union Elementary. Second grade - Shannon Reardon, St.
Regional Business Digest
REGION Area’s jobless rates above state average COLUMBUS — The state Tuesday released these
Dann’s resignation wasn’t honorable, it was inevitable
Opinion: Dann’s resignation wasn’t honorable, it was inevitable EDITOR: Marc Dann has thankfully
Match beef-chorizo tacos with salad and fruit tart
Consider this dish a Southwestern spin on a sloppy Joe. It’s just as easy to make, especially if you
Bush’s own team suggests Iran talks
Opinion: I guess President Bush must think Defense Secretary Bob Gates is an appeaser of terrorists.
Arguments made in R. Kelly trial
CHICAGO (AP) — A prosecutor in the child pornography trial of R. Kelly warned jurors Tuesday they
Russian company makes offer for Wheeling-based Esmark Inc.
The company that’s buying WCI Steel makes a bid for a West Virginia steelmaker. MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
Global auto industry: Let’s play small ball
Opinion: In baseball, it’s called “small ball” when a team emphasizes speed and strategies such as sacrifice
67 years later, we’re back
67 years later, we’re back Scripps Howard News Service: Another chapter of World War II will close
Hot potato salad great with grilling
Dear Readers: Barbecue season is here! Grilling is a nutritious and easy way to make one or several
‘Law & Order’ finale mirrors Spitzer case
Finale takes cue from case of Spitzer LOS ANGELES — A scandal involving a New York governor
Congress challenges computer security plan
In a stinging rebuke, members of Congress from both parties are challenging a $17-billion plan that
Memorial Day means grilling, barbecue, picnics
EASY MEMPHIS-STYLE BARBECUED PORK SPARERIBS For the barbecue rub: 1‚Ñ3 cup kosher salt 1‚Ñ3
Officer: Iran jeopardizes peace in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top uniformed U.S. military officer told Congress on Tuesday that Iran is
City fights crack-dealing in Campbell projects
Roughly 40 percent of calls to police involve trouble at the Kirwan Homes. CAMPBELL — Eric T.
43 YSU athletes graduate
The school broke the record for students with 4.0 GPA. YOUNGSTOWN — Forty-three Youngstown State
GOLF PREVIEw This week’s pro events
PGA TOUR Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Site:Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee Members The 11-member committee formed earlier this year and have made
Canfield, Poland to meet again
The Metro Athletic Conference’s two best softball programs will meet one last time as MAC rivals
19-year-old hits jackpot with first lottery ticket
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Nineteen-year-old Jonathan Vargas bought his first lottery ticket, along with
Audit sides with FBI in terror interrogations
WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA and military interrogators bucked repeated warnings from the FBI that methods
Lakers, Spurs to rekindle old rivalry
The two teams open the Western Conference finals tonight. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Spurs-Lakers
Iraq \Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: The Senate on Tuesday kicked off debate on legislation to add a
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT Division III URSULINE 4, EAST PALESTINE 1
Kennedy diagnosed with brain cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) — A malignant glioma — the diagnosis doctors gave Sen. Edward M. Kennedy — is the
CAROLINA-STYLE PULLED PORK BUTT
CAROLINA-STYLE PULLED PORK BUTT 1‚Ñ2 cup bourbon 2 tablespoons molasses 11‚Ñ2 cups cider
Roads bill to honor local deceased
COLUMBUS — Valley roads and a bridge would be named to honor fallen soldiers, an electrician killed
Hunting for more Manson victims
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Decades after law enforcement raided the ranch where
Man gets two years for missed court dates
‘Be here when I tell you,’ a judge tells the defendant. YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man who pleaded
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jose A. Pagan, 21, of 166 Manchester Ave., Youngstown, and Joi
Charges dismissed in teacher assault
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) — An Allegheny County judge has dismissed indecent assault and other charges
Pupils take lessons from nature
The school received grants to convert the wooded area into an outdoor classroom. POLAND — Mud
Veterans or youths: Who will take Cup?
PITTSBURGH (AP) — His first NHL goal didn’t leave him in awe. Neither did winning his first scoring
Bulls win the NBA draft lottery
The Bulls can choose between freshmen Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The
NFL owners say no thanks to 2012 players contract
The league and union have until 2011 to reach a new agreement. ATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners voted
Brewers end skid, jolt Bucs behind Parra, HRs
Manny Parra’s pitching and Mike Cameron’s and Corey Hart’s homers led a 7-2 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Marina McMasters and Joe Faunda, Youngstown, boy, May