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Red Wings grab 3-1 lead over Penguins with 2-1 win
PITTSBURGH — The Detroit Red Wings wrecked the Pittsburgh Penguins’ home-ice advantage and gave
Rivas hits grand slam in Pittsburgh’s victory over Cards
ST. LOUIS — Luis Rivas hit a grand slam, Xavier Nady and Ronny Paulino drove in three runs apiece
JonesFest is big hit in downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — For the crowd gathered at JonesFest, the downtown music event felt like a little bit of
Liberty teen group raises funds for Darfur
LIBERTY — A group of Liberty High School students started out with a modest goal that eventually
4 sites to receive Historic Preservation Awards
YOUNGSTOWN — Four historical sites in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, brought back to life through
DeJesus leads KC past Cleveland, Royals end streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — David DeJesus homered and Kyle Davies pitched five strong innings just hours
Thunder snaps losing streak
New quarterback Davon Vinson threw for five touchdown passes and ran for one, leading the Mahoning
Sharpsville fire leaves family homeless
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — An electrical problem is believed to be the cause of a blaze that left a family
98 percent of Mooney grads plan to attend college
YOUNGSTOWN — Michael Zordich of Canfield is headed to Penn State University on an athletic
Volunteers help clean up debris in Youngstown neighborhoods
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling launched its second annual citywide cleanup
Ursuline High salutes its 100th graduating class
YOUNGSTOWN — For the 100th class of Ursuline High School graduates, “don’t stop believing” is more
Road resurfacing begins Monday in Goshen Township
GOSHEN — State Route 534 from the Columbiana County line to state Route 165 in the township will
Road closings, detours set Monday in Green Township
Road closures, detours GREEN — Beginning Monday, U.S. Route 62 between Calla Road and state Route
Canfield wins, 2-0, to earn state trip
AKRON — Tricia Bettura fired a four-hitter and Mandy Moliterno hit a two-run homer to lead the
Dann’s expenses raise questions
All expenditures were legal, says the ex-attorney general. The Ohio secretary of state’s
GM moves new Chevy model to Lordstown
A new contract is expected to secure Lordstown’s future for 10 to 15 years. LORDSTOWN —
PREPARING TO PARTY IT UP
When it comes to plans, graduates call all the shots June is graduation month, which means
Townships get time on water taxes
The Youngstown mayor says the issue can get ‘ugly, nasty and expensive’ if necessary.
Mayor shares views at Leadership Day
Former OSU quarterback Cornelius Greene also spoke to the eighth-graders. CANFIELD —
Twenty-five win KO titles
Fitch’s Tyler Smith, Western Reserve’s Eddie Crump and Campbell’s Darian Rivera went 4-0.
More in store for Boardman
Spartans senior Matt Moore finally reached his dream of running in Columbus. AUSTINTOWN —
K.O. Drugs Boxing results
Results of the K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament Friday at the ITAM Center: UNDERCLASS
Move to East pays off for sprinter James Allen
He has his sights set on more than one state championship next week. AUSTINTOWN — East High
ON AREA DIAMONDS Area youth baseball softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Wharmby 11, Sluggers 8 — P.J. Stickie singled with two outs in the top
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 12, Oakland 0 Chicago White Sox 5, Tampa Bay 1
By the numbers
By the numbers Here’s an idea of how much some elements of a party could cost: TENTS, TABLES,
New Point Park reopens
The city’s park was closed for 18 months so renovations could be made. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Inflation, food and gas bills eat up rebate check
Much of the economic stimulus is going toward essentials. CHICAGO (AP) — Many Americans allowed
Boardman’s doubles team advances to state semifinals
Robert Salcedo and Scott Warden will play a duo from Columbus Watterson. COLUMBUS — The Boardman
LOCAL
LOCAL Bass tournament to benefit United Way BOARDMAN — O’Charley’s, the new “good food and good
Philbin adds to TV record with ‘Password’ stint
The talk-show host has logged more than 15,662 hours on television. NEW YORK — Most mornings
Brazil’s government shows photos of Amazon Indians
Brazil’s government shows photos of Amazon Indians RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil’s government
Small, Earth-like planet detected in Milky Way
WASHINGTON — Astronomers have discovered what may be the smallest alien planet yet — a rocky “super-
Subject of the movie ‘Lorenzo’s Oil’ dies at 30
WASHINGTON (AP) — The man whose parents’ battle to save him from a nerve disease was told in the
class b league
class b league Roth Brothers 6, Livi Steel 3 Roth0100032—6121 Livi2010000—383 Sam Jenkins
local topics Sunday news programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: The Hartford native continued his hot streak by qualifying with the 18th fastest time
Fine finale: Celtics win, Lakers next
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Boston got past an old nemesis to set up a matchup with another rival.
Right on track: Ridge’s Honsaker captures record
NAVARRE — The interview was over, the gold medals already on her neck and all Mineral Ridge senior
Sizemore saves Cleveland in K.C.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Grady Sizemore homered twice and made a game-saving catch for the final out,
Goggin falls back into a tie with Perry
DUBLIN, Ohio — The first sign of hope at the Memorial came from the scoreboard, which showed Mathew
Street basketball takes center court on Erie St.
Youngstown Blackout will take on AND 1 players. YOUNGSTOWN — National street basketball players
KraftMaid lays off 400 employees
KraftMaid said the layoffs were caused by a downturn in the housing market. MIDDLEFIELD —
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Leonard and Katie Davis, Austintown, girl, May 21. Nicholas
Speaker plants seeds of Scripture through interpretive floral designs
COLUMBIANA — Roberta Myers touches the hearts and minds of her audience through outright humor,
U.S. zoos to offer aid to Chinese panda facility
WASHINGTON — The National Zoo and three other U.S. zoos with giant pandas are launching an effort to
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA 7 4 uK 9 6 5 2 v8 w10 8 7 2 Partner opens
Cities discuss new-business tax
The three cities would split the income tax revenue. YOUNGSTOWN — While Youngstown tries to
State lays out plan to boost economy
The plan will target specific industries with hopes of creating jobs. COLUMBUS (AP) — Lawmakers
Liberty’s chief cop resists leavingSFlb
The chief is seeking legal advice before making a decision. LIBERTY — Police Chief Anthony
Tanker truck explosion kills 1, injures 3
Workers were cleaning the truck using a blow torch when the blast occurred. FALLSBURG, Ohio (AP) —
Clear days perfect for observing fish, bait
jack wollitz Clear water and bright weather combine to deliver perfect situations in which anglers
Spring concert
Spring concert BOARDMAN — A spring concert is planned at 7 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Lutheran Church,
Police charge man in 18-year-old murder case
Police were finally able to use DNA to place a suspect at the scene of the crime. CIRCLEVILLE,
Women of Bible
Women of Bible kRoberta Myers, above, touches the hearts and minds of her audience through
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kNEWs: Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik recently took time out from shopping at
Pujols powers St. Louis past Pittsburgh, 5-4
Zach Duke gave up three runs and five hits over six innings for the Pirates. ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League CHICAGO CUBS10-12Colorado Atlanta6-7CINCINNATI
The Vindicator
The Vindicator MVP: Former quarterback Cornelius Greene, the Big 10 and Ohio State University most
STANLEY CUP FINALS Penguins vs. Red Wings
May 24: Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 0 Monday: Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 0 Wednesday: Pittsburgh 3, Detroit
Video raises criticism for Prince
Even Radiohead can’t access Prince’s cover of its song. WASHINGTON — After word spread that
Displaying his talent
Michael “Taco” Cordona, above, manages Own Identity Tattoos and Body Piercings, 22091‚Ñ2 Mahoning
Lisbon couple jailed after fugitive chase
No one was hurt when the fugitives drove into a nursing home. LISBON — A couple has been
Gilmour Academy ousts Springfield, 7-0
LORAIN — The Springfield High baseball team’s streak of beating playoff opponents by double-digit
Indiana boy wins national spelling bee
WASHINGTON (AP) — As it turned out, Sameer Mishra provided more than just comic relief at the 2008
Growing up is four times the fun
They are interested in continuing their education at YSU. BOARDMAN — What’s it like growing up
Use the boat to find fish, climb out to catch them
PORT MANSFIELD, Texas — Mike McBride jokes about some people’s comments on his tactics for catching
Early deficit too much for W.B.
The Warriors rallied from an 10-run deficit but ultimately fell to ND-CL, 15-9. HUDSON — Two
Ebony Ladies \Golf league facts
The history of Ebony Ladies Golf League and some of its activities: 1997: Established in
Man indicted in child rape cases
The boy made his allegations after the suspect moved out. YOUNGSTOWN — A 32-year-old man faces
Chaney student assaults teacher
YOUNGSTOWN — A 16-year-old Chaney High School student was taken into custody Thursday afternoon
School’s Bible distribution sparks debate in Findlay
An ACLU attorney said ‘the school crossed the line’ when it gave Bibles to pupils. FINDLAY, Ohio
Minority golf group founder is recognized
Turner wants to see more black women and children on the golf course. YOUNGSTOWN — Community
MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 2, White Sox 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Cliff Floyd lined a leadoff home run
Pumps to show half-gallon prices in Pa.
Ohio will not strike the same deal with station owners. Nearly 500 gas pumps in Pennsylvania
New elementary principal named
BELOIT — Mathew Bowen, a principal in the Struthers schools, has been named the new principal at
Penn State football legal issue resolved
Two players were sentenced to probation and 100 hours of community service. BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) —
Late rally lifts Roth past Livi Steel
Simon Roofing got out of trouble in the seventh inning to beat R&J Trucking. STRUTHERS — Roth
Fight over Fla., Mich. delegates to end today
The panel must decide whether to seat the delegates at all and who gets any who are seated.
Thunder at home tonight
Thunder at home tonight The Mahoning Valley Thunder return to Cortland Banks Field at the
Today is Saturday, May 31, the 152nd day of 2008. There are 214 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, May 31, the 152nd day of 2008. There are 214 days left in the year. On this date
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A story on B4 of Friday’s paper under the headline “Retirement brings job changes
JAiME ANDERSON EDWARD SAYERS
JAiME ANDERSON EDWARD SAYERS X BOARDMAN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place May 10 at St.
on the web \Informational sites
Explore cyberspace and your inner spiritual space through these Web sites.
Walk down the aisle — don’t trip, says planner
A wedding planner wants the bride’s perfect day to be a shoo-in. NEW YORK (AP) — It seems like a
RUTH JARABEK CHAD MOWER
RUTH JARABEK CHAD MOWER X BRANSON, Mo. — Joseph and Myrlynn Jarabek of Youngstown are announcing
vacation bible school \Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH Master of Arts Olive Adu-Bah Michael R. Brenner Paul
Alexis J. Hunter
Alexis J. Hunter Jennifer D. Jennings Jennifer L. Jones, cum laude Sabrina D. Jones, cum laude
Birdwatchers, keep an eye on killdeer nests
This column is for Gray Pritchard and other readers who share his curiosity about killdeer.
Strickland’s choice of AG ensures mature leadership
Editorial: When Gov. Ted Strickland listed “maturity” as one of the qualities he was looking for in the
California overreaching on gay ‘unions’
Opinion: The California Supreme Court’s ruling on gay marriage is yet another instance of judges deciding
Symposium on racism planned June 9 by 3 sponsoring groups
YOUNGSTOWN — A Jacob’s Well symposium on racism, “The Spirit of Unity through Relationship,
Junior women’s league installs new members
AUSTINTOWN — On May 5 the Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League had its annual Spring Installation
Ford to build Fiestas at Mexican factory
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. plans to build its new Fiesta subcompact at a factory near Mexico City
Beliefs motivate faithful to found Christ the King
The church first held Bible studies and fellowship in the homes of members. COLUMBIANA —
Americans are in for a crude awakening
Opinion: Whither oil? That’s the head-scratching question nagging everyone from beleaguered U.S. airlines
‘Marriage’ law hardly judicial activism
Opinion: As the conservative movement collapses, its public relations wing sounds increasingly like an old
A big problem solved?
Opinion: Washington Post: Rejoice in the new report from the National Center for Health Statistics that
Is ‘Libby’ too generous? It’s her business
Dear Annie: “Libby,” a very dear friend of mine, works part time, lives on a limited income in
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 2ndSEmDStivaletto(Stokes)4.202.202.20 Jumble (Molina)2.402.20
Burn survivors reach out to give and receive support
For one survivor, helping others to cope works as his own therapeutic experience. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins in France
Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins in France LOS ANGELES — The Brangelina brood has just
SCORES & SCHEDULE High school sports
FRIDAY’S GAMES BASEBALL Division II at Hudson Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin 15, West Branch 9
United scraps attempt at US Airways merger
As fuel prices rise, banks are cooling to airline deals. CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines scrapped
literary spirit \Religion in the media
“So Far” by Bethany Dillon (Sparrow Records/EMI): It’s been a busy spring for Christian singer-
New leadership team for Ursuline Sisters to be installed Sunday
The general superior and council members will serve six-year terms. CANFIELD — Sister Nancy Dawson
Valley sees new eye procedure to solve problems with cornea
The opthalmologist said the procedure is safer and more effective than a transplant. WARREN —
COURTNEY VALENTINO JOHN VIOLI
COURTNEY VALENTINO JOHN VIOLI X HUBBARD — The Rev. Beverly Hall of Bellville officiated at 3:30
Pesky vet has Pens in gear
Gordie Roberts has supplied a jolt of energy against the Red Wings. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Gary Roberts
Hints will keep your pets healthy and happy
Dear Readers: Here are some favorite pet hints from Heloise Central to help you take care of your
Misty lyons Benjamin Baclawski
Misty lyons Benjamin Baclawski X NEWTON FALLS — Misty Lyons and Benjamin Baclawski, both of 211
News Shows Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Terry McAuliffe, campaign chairman
Small plane crash kills two on board in SW Ohio
HILLSBORO, Ohio (AP) — A small plane crashed seconds after takeoff from an airport near this town in
REGION
REGION Cortland Bancorp reports its quarterly dividend CORTLAND — Cortland Bancorp declared a
Plans for anti-drug coalition progress slowly but surely
The group will look at what may bring the biggest result. LISBON — A program to help fight
“Saturday Night Fights” (9 p.m., CBS): Network television jumps into the cage tonight
“Saturday Night Fights” (9 p.m., CBS): Network television jumps into the cage tonight and turns its
BASEBALL Friday’s Scores Division I
BASEBALL Friday’s Scores Division I Cin. Moeller 9, Liberty Twp. Lakota E. 6, 8 innings Cle. St.
Blind man hit by truck
Blind man hit by truck AUSTINTOWN — Police are asking for the help of witnesses to a Friday
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven H. Ford, 44, of 6895 E. Middletown Road, New