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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

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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


Dow jumps above 8,000 for first time in 2 months

Dow jumps above 8,000 for first time in 2 months


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


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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

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July wedding set by Mollie Burns and Joseph Parisi

HUBBARD — Joyce Burns, 578 Wendemere Drive, is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Mollie

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Croysdale-Newton engagement told, wedding planned

AUSTINTOWN — The engagement of Kristy Croysdale and Kevin Newton, both of 7826-A Davinci Lane,

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Plans announced for Kutsko-Burkey spring wedding

CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kutsko of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Date is chosen for Bess-Milne summer wedding

FALLSTON, N.C. — Thomas and Karen Bess of Fallston are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Sines-Sostaric wedding plans are announced

Christy L. Sines of Austintown and John H. Sostaric of Boardman are announcing their engagement and

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Johns-Denovchek wedding to be June 17 in Mexico

CORTLAND — The engagement of Christine Lynn Johns and Gregory Anthony Denovchek, both of 244 Stahl

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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


Colucci sworn in as chief

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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 —


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 19.91 —.09 Avalon


“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


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR At Ford Field Detroit National Semifinals Saturday, April 4


YSU union head pleads innocent to menacing

The 20-year employee of the university is on paid leave and prohibited from campus grounds.

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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


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