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Warren safety-service director gives police chief the option to resign
WARREN — Police Chief John Mandopoulos was given the option of resigning to avoid some other type of
New Castle man wanted for shooting in 2008 arrested in N.Y.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A fugitive wanted by state police here has been arrested in New York and is
Drug sting throughout Lawrence Co. nets 25 suspected dealers
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Twenty-five people have been arrested so far in a drug sting throughout Lawrence
Man on bike in Boardman grabs purses from two women
BOARDMAN — Two employees of a U.S. Route 224 check-cashing business reported being robbed. The
Youngstown Relay for Life begins Friday at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN —The Youngstown Relay for Life begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Beeghly Center on the
Best-selling author and Boardman illustrator will be at book signing
WARREN — New York Times bestselling author Beverly Lewis will sign her newest book, “The Secret,”
Husted to run for Ohio Secretary of State
COLUMBUS — Former House Speaker and current state Sen. Jon Husted has made official his long-rumored
Cleveland Museum purchases third Trumbull Co. parcel
WARREN — There are 293 acres of nearly pristine swamp forest in Bristol Township, just north and
Trumbull commissioners approve ’09 funding for SCOPE centers
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners approved $428,671 in senior services levy money for SCOPE
Home Savings names new president and chief executive
YOUNGSTOWN — Home Savings and Loan Co. has named Patrick Bevack as president and chief executive to
Youngstown man gets 20 years for rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 38-year-old Hubbard Road man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping two
Crew Hood Road will close Monday for five days
WARREN — Crew Hood Road in Vienna and Liberty Township, about 1,250 feet east of state Route 193,
Free jazz and preventive health care event Sunday at Chevy center
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is having a free jazz and preventive health care event at 4 p.m. on
ACH Auxiliary candy sale
ACH Auxiliary candy sale ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a sale of
Miss Montwori to be bride of Mr. Shorthouse
BOARDMAN — Announced by Anthony and Nancy Montwori, 4680 Montrose Ave., is the engagement of their
July wedding set by Mollie Burns and Joseph Parisi
HUBBARD — Joyce Burns, 578 Wendemere Drive, is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Mollie
Croysdale-Newton engagement told, wedding planned
AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Kristy Croysdale and Kevin Newton, both of 7826-A Davinci Lane,
Plans announced for Kutsko-Burkey spring wedding
CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kutsko of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Date is chosen for Bess-Milne summer wedding
FALLSTON, N.C. — Thomas and Karen Bess of Fallston are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Sines-Sostaric wedding plans are announced
Christy L. Sines of Austintown and John H. Sostaric of Boardman are announcing their engagement and
Johns-Denovchek wedding to be June 17 in Mexico
CORTLAND — The engagement of Christine Lynn Johns and Gregory Anthony Denovchek, both of 244 Stahl
Walters-Mohaddes wedding planned for April in Fellows Riverside Gardens
MT. LEBANON, Pa. — Anne and Michael Walters, Country Club Drive, are announcing the engagement of
Spring all about Summers
Senior quarterback returns to lead Penguins’ offense About a year ago, Brandon Summers was
100s of Valley kids at YSU English Fest
Students from five counties participate in the 31st annual event. Students inside the
All-Stars enjoy one last night of hoops
Nick Brown of Warren JFK scored 24 points and won the slam dunk contest. BOARDMAN — For those
Students gather items for soldiers
The group is trying to raise money to send the items overseas. HUBBARD — A local group of high
A bad night all the way around for YSU softball
The Penguins managed just five hits in a 7-1 Horizon League loss to Detroit at McCune Park on
Home Savings holding company now debt-free
Bank officials to ask for reduced oversight YOUNGSTOWN — The holding company for Home Savings
Gunfire incidents increase in Southwest Warren area
One Warren councilman said police officers should show visibility and control every day.
Curry: Thunder’s one-man ‘Nova Nation’
He’d like to see his alma mater beat North Carolina, then face Connecticut in an all-Big East final.
Tips, confusion at stimulus seminar
YOUNGSTOWN — Navigating through the waters of obtaining money from the federal stimulus package can
Phantoms expect a tough playoff vs. Traverse City
The first two games of the best-of-five series will be played at the Chevrolet Centre.
Patience now name of game for rights to Chevy Centre
Three parties are interested in the center’s naming rights. YOUNGSTOWN — Though city officials
Two-out base hit by Davis tops rival
Springfield’s Andria Lyons singled and came around to score against South Range in an ITCL softball
Retiring agency leader embodies community concept
Millicent S. Counts stands outside the United Methodist Community Center, where she's developed many programs to help the people she's served there for 31 years. She will retire in July.
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Restaurant lets diners SSLqpay what itSSRqs worthSSRq
HERMITAGE, Pa. — In response to the poor economy, Sghetti’s Italian Bistro, 3200 S. Hermitage Road,
In final tuneups, Lee and Maholm struggle
PEORIA, Ariz. — Cliff Lee struggled in his final spring start for Cleveland, yielding seven runs and
Lots of question marks for OSU
COLUMBUS (AP) — Jim Tressel tries to avoid prematurely judging his Ohio State teams. With 31
‘Captain Comeback’: Lee back at Penn St.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The polished demeanor and boy-next-door haircut make Sean Lee seem like a
Demjanjuk fighting deportation
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man with a reputed Nazi past is asking the United States to block his
Coffee in vacuum cures doggy odor
Dear Heloise: Upon cleaning up after my dog, the canister on my upright vacuum began retaining a
She and children are victims of abusive spouse
Dear Annie: I have been married for over 15 years and have two children. Our son has a severe
Magpies return to Cedars with new name and sound
The Magpies may be somewhat new to the Northeast Ohio music scene; however, its members – Roger
U.S. official: Only governors can apply for stimulus funds
WASHINGTON — A state legislature can’t apply for funds from a key pot of education money in
Falling car sales cause cut in shifts
Car sales continue to show why General Motors has trimmed production at its Lordstown complex to one
U.S. aid to Gaza would likely rearm terrorists
Opinion: WASHINGTON — “Fool me once,” the old saying goes, “shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” During
Album revels in the SSRq70s, when rock was big, loud
The first thing you should know about the band Album is the trio – Josh Hopkins (drums), Winfield
jThe Disgruntled Clown was once a happy-go-lucky chap. The class clown in high school, he moved on
jThe Disgruntled Clown was once a happy-go-lucky chap. The class clown in high school, he moved on
Doctor finds bar of soap relieves his leg cramps
Q. I am a physician schooled in the scientific method. I trained at the most prestigious medical
Coming-of-age film is far from adventurous
A summer away from college, a seasonal amusement park job and a little romance — the ingredients of
Experts: Drug-resistant TB on rise
BEIJING — The world is on the cusp of an explosion of drug-resistant tuberculosis cases that could
Even in difficult times there are alternatives to abortion
Opinion: Even in difficult times there are alternatives to abortion EDITOR: I found the Associated Press
Oakland show to benefit Youngstown filmmaker
Oakland show to benefit Youngstown filmmaker YOUNGSTOWN — The short documentary films of
As Summer Dies hits the stage before ink gets a chance to dry
There is nothing more rock ’n’ roll than conducting a phone interview about your hard-core band
North Dakota takes on next fight: cleanup
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Fargo was back in business Wednesday, as shops reopened and residents began the
Market begins 2nd quarter higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street began the second quarter on solid footing Wednesday as better-than-
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS LATE TUESDAY 7thSEMDUnijet $28.00 $16.60$8.80 Graeme Way $12.00 $6.80
U.S. role in assault on Gaza carries an obligation
Opinion: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Providing $900 million in aid to rebuild Gaza is the least the United States can
Counts helps put center in Warren on a proper PATH
The executive director is proud of extending services and programs to Warren. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Experts: Taliban chief is major threat to U.S.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The son of a poor potato farmer who once worked as a fitness instructor has grown
Caffeine limits muscle pain during exercise, researchers find
It’s hardly surprising that a stimulant such as caffeine can affect athletic performance. Runners,
death row Facing execution
Some of the data in the 2008 edition of the Ohio Attorney General’s Capital Crimes Report, required
World leaders seek consensus on global crisis at G-20 summit
LONDON (AP) — Doggedly optimistic in the face of doubts, President Barack Obama and British Prime
Today is Thursday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2009. There are 273 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, April 2, the 92nd day of 2009. There are 273 days left in the year. On this date
Deliberations under way in drowning case
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors in the trial of a man accused of drowning his wife in a bathtub
Iran denies talks with U.S.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran dismissed American government reports that senior U.S. and Iran envoys had
g-20 roundup | President Obama
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he’s taken enough flak for his college basketball selections
$400M set for border upgrades
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Obama administration plans to spend more than $400 million to upgrade ports of
Hot pursuit in war on global warming
Opinion: Fervent. 1. Hot, burning, glowing, boiling. — Oxford English Dictionary WASHINGTON —
“I think that there is a vibrancy to our economic model, a durability to our political model,
“I think that there is a vibrancy to our economic model, a durability to our political model, and a
Bankruptcy won’t be easy or quick
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s assertion that he will not let U.S. automakers vanish is
Soap opera ‘Guiding Light’ to end 72-year run
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS is pulling the plug on the soap opera “Guiding Light” after a 72-year run that
Cordray: Death appeals too long
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s appeal process for inmates sentenced to death is still too long and sometimes
Now is the time to begin worrying about the dollar
Editorial: Now is the time to begin worrying about the dollar Decades of deficit spending and growing trade
Wait time for disability appeal keeps increasing
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — For all the talk of an impending crisis in Social Security, one already exists:
GMAC expands auto lending
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors’ financing arm said Wednesday it will temporarily waive some dealer
RATES Certificates of deposit
The table shows the annual percentage yield as of April 1. All yields given in percent. Balances
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (9 p.m., CBS): Get your mask and Spandex ready. For the
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” (9 p.m., CBS): Get your mask and Spandex ready. For the milestone
NATION
NATION Lower tax withholding increases paychecks WASHINGTON – Starting this month, 95 percent of
Cobalt sales
Cobalt sales Slumping Sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cobalt in the past 12 months:
SSLqFrasierSSRq dad is the shrink on HBOSSRqs SSLqIn TreatmentSSRq
NEW YORK — For 11 seasons, John Mahoney played the father of two shrinks. With his return to
Can Fiat save Chrysler? Experts express doubt
MILAN (AP) — Fix it again, Sergio. The U.S. government has anointed the Italian automaker Fiat in
‘ADVENTURELAND’
‘ADVENTURELAND’ Grade: C Director: Greg Mottola Running time: 107 min Rated: R (strong
School lunch program needs a stimulus
Opinion: Tens of billions of dollars in public money to Bank of America and Citigroup. About $170 billion
Tickets on sale for Rat Pack dinner-show
BOARDMAN — Tony Trolio’s Ciao Promotions will present “The Rat Pack & Then Some” dinner-show at The
Here you go Northeast Ohio, it’s time to show the world why Cleveland is the Rock Hall City.
Here you go Northeast Ohio, it’s time to show the world why Cleveland is the Rock Hall City. After
Again thereSSRqs light at End of the Tunnel
YOUNGSTOWN — The newest bar and dining room to open downtown is also one of the oldest. End of the
As SSLqERSSRq fades, so does NBC
NBC’s fall came from a combination of poor decisions and inevitability, putting it in a down cycle
Actor marks birthday on Cleveland stage
Actor marks birthday on Cleveland stage CLEVELAND — More than 3,000 Cleveland theatergoers have
The Boss: An exhibit of his life and music
SpringsteenSSRqs exhibit will be the museum’s most elaborate exhibit dedicated to a single artist.
if you go
if you go What: “From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen”
U.S. seeks to dismiss Stevens’ charges
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department has moved to dismiss former Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens’
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert S. Burkey, 27, of 30 Colonial Estates Drive, Poland,
Schools to sponsor event for parents
YOUNGSTOWN — For the third year in a row, the Youngstown City School District will sponsor a
GOP’s Steele is more in tune with the times than his critics
GOP’s Steele is more in tune with the times than his critics The Anniston (Ala.) Star, on the new
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN March 27 Burglary:
Suits filed in interception of fight broadcast
A California-based production company said three area bars illegally intercepted its fight
Shelter issue goes to council
Promises for Pets wants to open a shelter in the city. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A proposal for an
Homeless man accused of theft
The man approached elderly residents, asking to borrow money to help his wife he says is stranded
Madoff home, boats seized
Madoff home, boats seized PALM BEACH, Fla. — Federal authorities seized disgraced financier
Students plan rally for support to restore career-college funds
Students are concerned that the new state budget will cut the grant funding in half. LIBERTY —
EASTER EGG HUNTS Mahoning Valley
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Niles Canfield Road. Easter egg
Teenagers burned in explosion of gas well
Teenagers burned in explosion of gas well VERNON — Two teenagers were flown by medical helicopter
Tournament letters mean little to Cornley
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamelle Cornley has a sense of history that few others do. The undersized senior
Top Ohio court disbars attorney permanently
The disbarred attorney also was charged with theft in his handling of one of his cases.
Browns’ Stallworth charged with DUI
MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth was charged Wednesday with killing a
millicent s. counts \ A career of giving After 31 years of leadership and service, Millicent S. Counts, executive director of the United Methodist Community Center, is retiring. The center, a
Awards: Governor’s Special Recognition Award in 1985, United Methodist Church East Ohio Conference
YSU union head pleads innocent to menacing
The 20-year employee of the university is on paid leave and prohibited from campus grounds.
local
local Scrappers will hold pitch, hit, run NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will supervise a
Cruiser in collision
BOARDMAN — A Boardman police officer was in an accident while en route to a reported armed robbery