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Federal courts in Youngstown get stimulus money for improvements
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, said two federal courts in Youngstown have
Early dismissal Friday for Youngstown city schools
YOUNGSTOWN — In accordance with the contract agreement between the Youngstown Board of Education and
Sen. Brown’s workshop discusses stimulus package
YOUNGSTOWN — Navigating through the rough waters of obtaining money from the federal stimulus
Restaurant lets patrons pay whatever they want
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Want to go out to dinner tonight, but the economy has taken a bite out of your
GM has worst March yet for Cobalt sales
Car sales continue to show why General Motors has trimmed production at its Lordstown complex to one
Weekend siren tests will be longer
YOUNGSTOWN — For the next three Saturdays, Mahoning County’s noon siren tests will last three
Home Savings holding company is now debt free
YOUNGSTOWN — The holding company for Home Savings and Loan is now debt free, resolving a major
Still no Chevrolet Centre naming rights deal
YOUNGSTOWN — Though city officials had expected a new naming rights agreement by now for the
Youngstown schools plan parent conference
YOUNGSTOWN — For the third year in a row the Youngstown City School District will sponsor a
Police arrest man accused of scamming Boardman elderly
BOARDMAN — Police arrested a homeless man accused of scamming elderly township residents out of
More gunplay reported in Warren
WARREN — Gunplay continued for a fourth day in the city Tuesday, as two city men reported being
Trumbull County golf course guide available
WARREN — The Trumbull County Golf Guide, which includes information about local courses,
Howland schedules limb and branch pickup
HOWLAND — The township’s annual spring pickup of limbs and branches will begin this month. The
Maldonado pleads innocent
YOUNGSTOWN — Ivan Maldonado, president of the Association of Classified Employees union at
Warren attorney disbarred
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has permanently disbarred a Warren attorney who took money from
Shenango River Reservoir opens Friday
HERMITAGE, Pa. — The Mahaney, Clark and Shenango Day Use areas at the Shenango River Reservoir will
Cheerleaders plan to sell hot dogs
Cheerleaders plan to sell hot dogs AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Fitch High School cheerleaders will
Teresa Oakes, John Bacher set wedding date
Teresa Marie Oakes of Cortland and John Ryan Bacher of Warren are announcing their engagement and
Parents announce Ferry-Turocy engagement
The engagement of Paula M. Ferry, daughter of Terri and Paul Ferry, all of 49276 Eagle Drive, East
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will serve a Lenten breakfast from 7 to
Obama’s guarantee drives some car shoppers to react
AUSTINTOWN — About the same time President Barack Obama was telling the nation that General Motors’
A new ball game 'Crosse town
Organizers hope to generate interest at other schools in the Valley. Justin McCarty wasn’t
Heacock enjoys YSU’s first workout
The veteran head coach had his first practice as the team’s defensive coordinator. YOUNGSTOWN
New taxes on tobacco to burn big hole in consumers’ pockets
It may be April Fools’ Day, but this is no joke. A 62-cent increase in cigarette tax begins today.
Elm Street gates will tell story at YSU
The gates will boast 15 steel figures representing the steel industry and education.
Murray catches on with Thunder
The first-year receiver had an immediate impact in the season opener. YOUNGSTOWN — Twenty-
Seeing Red: Hatherhill, Sell guide All-Star wins
“I was surprised I made so many outside shots, because usually I miss them It was a fun experience
Lottery chief sent tickets to trooper who didn’t ticket him, probe shows
This was not the first time tickets were given to law enforcement officers. COLUMBUS — The
YSU union chief to be arraigned this morning
YOUNGSTOWN — Ivan Maldonado, president of the Association of Classified Employees union at
Cavs bully their way past Detroit
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James fired down the lane at full speed, ignored Rasheed Wallace’s feeble
PREP BASEBALL \ Tuesday’s games
Boardman 3, Ursuline 1 STRUTHERS — Pat O’Brien tossed a no-hitter while Nick Dinello homered and
Strickland denies report Ryan is a shoo-in to be running mate
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan says he’s giving a close look to being Gov. Ted Strickland’s lieutenant governor
Mahoning County's budget cuts total $4.7M
The chart shows the sheriff's office is taking a major hit.
Union officials, city still at odds
Youngstown police union leaders say they’re done talking with the city administration.
Mocha coffee recipe makes good smoothie
Dear Heloise: I read your article and saw your mocha coffee recipe. I have gotten your pamphlet and
Teacher, students find fulfillment in LEAGUE
Dear Annie: As a physical education teacher, I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of
Beatitude House receives $41,200 grant
YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House has received a grant of $41,200 from the William Swanston Charitable
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Orlando 101, Miami 95 Milwaukee 107, New Jersey 78 Utah 112, New York 104
TUESDAY LOTTERIES
TUESDAY LOTTERIES multistate Mega Millions, 14-39-47-48-53 Mega Ball, 29 OHIO Tuesday
Youngstown teens held in carjacking
SHARON, Pa. — Two Youngstown teenagers were arrested after a carjacking that began in Sharon and
WEAN FOUNDATION | Grant recipients
The foundation also awarded grants to these groups: Center for Community Solutions of Cleveland:
Madonna seeks to adopt girl
MCHINJI, Malawi (AP) — Madonna said Tuesday that she was following standard procedures in her
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog HOUSTON51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2Cincinnati ST. LOUIS51‚Ñ2-61‚Ñ2NY
nba roundup Tuesday’s other games
Bobcats 94, Lakers 84 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gerald Wallace had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and
Engineers to decide soon if Kress building stays
A local businessman has expressed interest in being part of the restoration project.
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Heather Stuckey and Michael Mayhew, Niles, boy, March 30.
penguins
BASEBALL Steve Krivonak — has hitting instruction for players age 9-18 on Sundays. Call (330) 533-
Consumer confidence holds steady in March
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans seem more resigned to the hardships of the recession as consumer
This is a time for global action
Opinion: WASHINGTON — We are living through a time of global economic challenges that cannot be met by half
Thunder in the Valley deserves larger fan base
Editorial: Thunder in the Valley deserves larger fan base The start of spring in the Mahoning Valley brings
Taliban gets hands on some U.S. aid
Opinion: FARAH, Afghanistan — Mirahmad, who like many Afghans uses only one name, was delighted when he
New approach to deep-dish pleasure
There is nothing subtle about this rethinking of deep-dish pizza, a term that usually refers to
Recession stirs up at-home cooking
Americans have some catching up to do in the kitchen. Take Eric Bonetti. The public relations
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
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This is America’s war, not Obama’s
Opinion: One frequently reads and hears that Afghanistan has become “Obama’s war.” The implication by many
Big summit, small hopes: Leaders meet over economy
LONDON (AP) — Desperate but divided on ways to lift their nations from economic misery, world
“Damages” (10 p.m., FX): Another suspenseful and mind-blowing season of
“Damages” (10 p.m., FX): Another suspenseful and mind-blowing season of “Damages” comes to a close
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ross R. Vanasco, 51, of 1881 S. Raccoon Road #4, Austintown,
Filmmaker relives his youth in ‘Adventureland’
The movie was shot at Pittsburgh’s Kennywood Park. NEW YORK — If you ever visited
Don’t fret about worm: Here’s what you can do
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Conficker worm, a nasty computer infection that has poisoned millions of
Today is Wednesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2009. There are 274 days left in the year. This is
Today is Wednesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2009. There are 274 days left in the year. This is
Fla. TV station won’t air new Osbourne show
Fla. TV station won’t air new Osbourne show PANAMA CITY, Fla. — A television station in the
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY March 19
if you go
if you go Who: Brandi Carlile When: 7:30 p.m. MondayWhere: The Kent Stage, 175 East Main St.,
Suspected torturer: Forgive me
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The man accused of being the Khmer Rouge’s chief torturer put down his
Don’t rush on the banks
Don’t rush on the banks Kansas City Star: When it comes to regulating banks, the U.S. government
toxic air | Ohio schools
Ohio schools to be checked for toxic air, and type of pollutants being monitored: La Croft
SCHOOLS ALLOCATIONS Lawrence, Mercer districts
Pennsylvania is getting $2.7 billion in new federal aid for education. Allocations were updated
Hundreds of migrants feared drowned
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Hundreds were feared dead Tuesday in the chilly waters of the Mediterranean
Congress expands volunteer program for AmeriCorps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of Americans, from teenagers to baby boomers, soon will get a
“The fact that they accepted the invitation to come suggests that they believe there is a role
“The fact that they accepted the invitation to come suggests that they believe there is a role for
GM, Chrysler in a race to hold off bankruptcy
DETROIT (AP) — He doesn’t know exactly what the Obama administration wants him to cut, but Fritz
Update your Easter ham
This Easter, try a delicious Baked Ham with Sweet ‘n’ Sour Plum Sauce. This savory dish blends the
Easter entertaining: Hop to it!
Your guests will never realize how little time it took to prepare these easy recipes. Put time
Quarter ends on high note for stocks
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street has ended a tumultuous March on a high note, managing its first winning
Don’t drive away these immigrants
Opinion: A key measure of the nation’s economic health is its ability to attract capital, not only the
Delphi to sell some assets to BeijingWest
NEW YORK (AP) — Delphi Corp. says it will sell its remaining suspension and brakes business to
Carlile brings unique sound to Kent
When nationally renowned folk-based artists come through Kent, most naturally want to discuss the
Woman in Dann case now lectures
COLUMBUS (AP) — One of the women central to a sexual harassment scandal that brought down former
Ford, GM cover payments if customer loses job
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. are offering payment protection plans to help
Will Conficker spread mayhem or laughs?
FORT WORTH, Texas — April Fools’ Day pranksters may find themselves outmatched this year. A
Stimulus money to be used to bring back laid-off cops
WARREN — The Warren Police Department will attempt to use federal stimulus money to help in an
Study: Plavix plus aspirin can help prevent strokes
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Taking the blood thinner Plavix along with aspirin helped prevent strokes and
Sweet and healthy baked matzo pudding for Passover
Baked desserts for the Passover Seder are challenging. With the exception of matzo, flour products,
Take the challenge out of preparing Passover meals
Because of the dietary restrictions, Jewish cooks welcome new recipes to try. Passover comes
Cyrus to work on film this summer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Miley Cyrus plans to be back on the big screen, and soon. Hannah Montana? Not
Flood dampens N. Dakota’s economic success
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota has largely escaped the recession, enjoying slow but steady growth
Man gets life in prison for raping girl, 2
WARREN — Mark D. Hamilton, 21, formerly of Rocky Mountain N.C., and North River Road, Warren
Comparing a world without autism with the world today
Opinion: Comparing a world without autism with the world today EDITOR: April is Autism Awareness month.
Group: Banish use of ‘retard’
WASHINGTON — The Special Olympics launched a campaign Tuesday to banish the word “retard,” a casual
Pakistani Taliban chief plans attack on the U.S.
KABUL, Afghanistan — The reclusive commander of the Pakistani Taliban said Tuesday that his fighters
Mother: Suspect’s wife survived shooting in N. Carolina by hiding
CARTHAGE, N.C. (AP) — The nurse’s assistant who may have been the target of a deadly nursing home
Judge sets pretrial hearing for ex-Newton Falls volunteer officer
RAVENNA — The first pretrial hearing in the criminal case against Thomas Colosimo of Newton Falls
EPA to test air near schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency will soon be adding a different kind of
Palestine issue confronts Netanyahu
JERUSALEM — Benjamin Netanyahu, taking office as Israeli prime minister amid heckling by leftist and
Tobacco tax
Tobacco tax In early February, President Barack Obama passed a bill to increase taxes on tobacco
Court ends Philip Morris appeal of $79.5M award
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten years and a day after a jury awarded Mayola Williams nearly $80 million in
Lariccias donate $60,000 to keep program running
‘These seniors are great role models for the generations that followed them,’ said Anthony Lariccia.
Armed robbers strike three days in a row
WARREN — Armed robberies were reported in the city for the third day in a row Monday, and a Warren
Trial to start in 1979 slaying
WARREN — Jury selection begins Monday for a 56-year-old man plucked from his home in Arizona and
Belinky to appeal allocation
Other judges will take their budgets under advisement. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
School districts ponder spending of federal aid
Pennsylvania is getting $2.7 billion in new aid for education. FARRELL, Pa. — Sharon’s schools
2 charged with running meth lab in their home
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Two people were arrested in connection with a methamphetamine lab authorities say
prep softball \ Tuesday’s games
Canfield 9, Hubbard 1 CANFIELD — Carlee Hart drove in three runs and Kasey McMurray scored four
INSIDE
INSIDE ÓÅò United senior Maggie Sell poured in a game-high 19 points to lead the Red team to a 75-
Pistachio warning could signal food safety shift
Pistachio warning could signal food safety shift TERRA BELLA, Calif. — It could take weeks before
Guilty on 3 rape counts
Guilty on 3 rape counts YOUNGSTOWN — A 38-year-old Hubbard Road man was convicted of three counts
Area sports digest
area Halfhill honored CHICAGO — Awards continue to flow in for Bryanne Halfhill of Canfield, a
Chief explains his choice of investigator
YOUNGSTOWN — An altercation between two Youngstown police officers has raised questions about the
Cavs win again
Cavs win again LeBron James scored 25 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit
Wean Foundation awards more than $1M to nonprofit groups in Mahoning Valley
The Warren-based foundation gives out about $3.5 million annually. WARREN — The Raymond John
NHL roundup Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 2, Predators 1 COLUMBUS — Raffi Torres scored early in the third period and Steve
State complaint puzzles former business owner
WARREN — The operator of the former deck construction company Deck Creations says she doesn’t
Bishop Murry to be speaker for Y’s Good Friday breakfast
YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will address a predicted
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