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Dinner, oldies dance to be Relay for Life event
Dinner, oldies dance to be Relay for Life event MERCER, Pa. — A dinner and oldies dance from 6 to
HEATHER AMISTADE | NICHOLAS HOVANIC
HEATHER AMISTADE NICHOLAS HOVANIC WASHINGTON, Pa. — Heather Amistade of Washington, Pa., and
VICTORIA BANIC | ROGER FERRANTE
VICTORIA BANIC ROGER FERRANTE NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Wallace Memorial Chapel at Westminster
SUMMER DAVIS | DAVID NICHOLS
SUMMER DAVIS DAVID NICHOLS KEY LARGO, Fla. — Summer Rose Davis and David Peter Nichols were united
KELLY ROHLFS | DANIEL J. LYDEN JR.
KELLY ROHLFS DANIEL J. LYDEN JR. LAKE FOREST, Ill. — At St. Patrick Church in Lake Forest, Kelly
BECKY UGRAN | RYAN FOLTZ
BECKY UGRAN RYAN FOLTZ CANTON — Becky Ugran, daughter of Victor and Janis Ugran, 740 Teakwood
AMY GREENE | STEPHEN SMITH
AMY GREENE STEPHEN SMITH YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. James Sullivan officiated as Amy L. Greene and
Lundholm, Chaney power Phantoms’ win
Game 2 of the best-of-5 series will be played on Sunday. YOUNGSTOWN — A balanced scoring
Courthouse stimulus funding under scrutiny
YOUNGSTOWN — The seven-year-old Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is one of
HMHP chief has interest in operating Northside
The parent of St. Elizabeth Health Center has a contingency plan in case Northside closes suddenly.
Jackson soars at Bubba Classic
The Harding senior led Trumbull’s 122-100 victory. WARREN — Coming off a tough loss in the
Squad fine with 7 a.m. practices
SPRING FOOTBALL Squad fine with 7 a.m. practices “If it was sunny and 70 degrees in the morning,
Youngstown police find man’s body in SUV in Mahoning River
The Mahoning County coroner is investigating what could be the city’s seventh homicide of 2009.
Cope rhymes with hope: Pachol clears injury hurdle
SALEM — On the afternoon of the first major outdoor track meet of the year — the aptly named Cope
Mandopoulos’ fate under wraps — for now
The safety-service director said he wants to wait until the police chief returns to work before he
Brewer brings NFL touch
The ex-49er is a big target for af2 at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. YOUNGSTOWN — With two years’
Families, friends walk united in Relay for Life
Families, friends walk united in Relay for Life This year in the United States, 1.4 million
Man falls 7 stories while fleeing police
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man who was trying to escape police officers fell seven stories while trying to
Walsh gets Valley flavor
The Youngstown area will have a substantial investment in the Walsh University football team team
Sweet era ending
YSU President David Sweet has been notified that his job will end next year.
Demjanjuk deportation on hold
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Demjanjuk, accused of being a Nazi death-camp guard, marked his 89th birthday
EASTER EGG HUNTS Mahoning Valley
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2305 S. Niles Canfield Road. Easter egg
TV favorites
“Nora Roberts’ High Noon” (9 p.m., Lifetime): Apparently, “Lost”-ie Emile de Ravin can’t escape
Iowa Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa’s Supreme Court legalized gay marriage Friday in a unanimous and
Fresh start awaits Bears quarterback
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jay Cutler grew up rooting for the Chicago Bears in Santa Claus, Ind.
Eyewitness testimony isn’t most reliable
Opinion: Think you could positively, without doubt, identify the criminal who victimized you? Jennifer
Union workers frustrated with AT&T management
NEW YORK (AP) — Union officials representing more than 100,000 workers at AT&T Inc. expressed
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV | Sunday news shows
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): April is Minority Health Awareness month, and Dr.
Not bad when it comes to openers
This is a tale of two “opening days” — one decidedly more productive than the other. Both days
Unemployment soars
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment zoomed to 8.5 percent last month, the highest in a quarter-century,
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 6 uQ J 10 9 7 3 v8 5 2 w10 3 Partner opens
Hundreds rally to protest federal bailouts
NEW YORK (AP) — Chanting “Whose street? Our street!” hundreds of people rallied on Wall Street
Mortgage defaults continue to climb
WASHINGTON — Troubled borrowers continue to default at high rates even on home loans that have been
It’s not as if he regifted
It’s not as if he regifted Los Angeles Times: Well, of course Queen Elizabeth II already had an
More layoffs around the nation
NATION Disney cuts 1,900 jobs LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. says it has cut 1,900 positions
Malawi court rejects Madonna adoption
Malawi court rejects Madonna adoption LILONGWE, Malawi — In a surprise move, a judge on Friday
Baseball Thursday’s game
South Range 11, Chaney 0 STRUTHERS — Jack Dawson had two hits and two RBIs while Chris Gause had a
Jobless report bad, but stocks close up
NEW YORK (AP) — Not even grisly job losses could get in the stock market’s way Friday. The Dow
Flo Rida’s hits keep coming
ATLANTA — After Flo Rida’s debut smash hit “Low” featuring T-Pain stood atop the charts last year,
Fannie, Freddie to pay bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac plan to pay more than $210
Continuing joblessness could damage Obama
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke calls them “green shoots” — the rising housing
Mahoning County court listings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael M. Sandy, 28, Bel Anton, Md., and Kelly C. Barry, 26,
Easter events are a labor of love
Opinion: In the next several days, churches will either host or sponsor a variety of Easter or Passion plays
NCAA roundup News and notes
AP Player of the Year: Oklahoma sophomore forward Blake Griffin is the runaway choice as The
Vt. officials ready to vote on overriding expected veto
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — State lawmakers braced Friday for a weekend onslaught of phone calls and
Canfield officials: We’re in good shape
Canfield representatives said some projects and programs have been scaled back to stay fiscally
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Eco-friendly fronds The number of U.S. churches using environmentally sensitive palm
Cleveland’s mayor won’t take pay raise
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s mayor has turned down a pay raise as the city works to trim costs.
Today in history
Today is Saturday, April 4, the 94th day of 2009. There are 271 days left in the year. On this date
TODAY
TODAY 9 a.m. (ESPN2) Fishing: Bassmaster Elite Series. Noon (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Sprint Cup
N. Korea launch nears
N. Korea launch nears SEOUL, South Korea — Spy satellites trained high-resolution cameras on a
Hungry child stole; mom charged
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police have charged a mother with child endangering after her 10-year-old son was
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to
McPherson, Kim beat wind to seize Kraft Nabisco lead
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) — The powerful desert wind that tore through the Coachella Valley on
Anthony J. Gura, 27, of Cleveland, heroin possession.
Anthony J. Gura, 27, of Cleveland, heroin possession. Lisa Robinson, 34, of Tampa Avenue, two
Judge rejects Vick’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A judge rejected Michael Vick’s plan to emerge from bankruptcy on Friday,
Budget debates reveal chinks in support for plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate passage of companion budget plans gave President Barack Obama and
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games Philadelphia 105, Milwaukee 95 Washington 109, Cleveland 101 Denver 114, Utah
Scouts prepare to clean up parks
YOUNGSTOWN — Area Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are preparing for the 27th Annual Mill Creek
Anabaa’s Creation wins at Santa Anita
ARCADIA, Calif. — Anabaa’s Creation defeated Hot n’ Dusty by 23‚Ñ4 lengths to win Thursday’s $62,576
NBA Roundup \ Friday’s other games
Heat 97, Bobcats 92 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dwyane Wade had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Heat
Raid on deputy’s home yields guns and drug paraphernalia
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County deputy sheriff has been placed on paid administrative leave pending
NASCAR NOTEBOOK News and notes from Texas Motor Speedway
Petty plan: Richard Petty will make his first foray into the Indianapolis 500 as an owner when he
Yikes! Orlando crushes Cavaliers
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dwight Howard had 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic rode a
ON THE FAIRWAYS Friday’s other professional golf results
PGA Shell Houston Open HUMBLE, Texas — Nicholas Thompson and Briny Baird took advantage of calm,
Food-stamp benefit to increase by 14%
COLUMBUS (AP) — State officials say Ohio’s growing number of food-stamp recipients will receive more
Tar Heels lead in future NBA talent
DETROIT (AP) — North Carolina’s roster is dotted with players likely to see each other in the NBA.
Astros blank Indians; Pirates, Twins end in tie
HOUSTON — Brian Moehler allowed two hits in five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the
NHL roundup \ Friday’s games
Sabres 5, Capitals 4 (OT) WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals clinched their second consecutive
Ohio plans ‘Cut It Out’ salon program
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s top law enforcement officer wants beauty salons to help detect domestic
Exhibition Baseball
Exhibition Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog FLORIDAEven-6Toronto ATLANTA61‚Ñ2-71‚Ñ2Detroit
Federer loses to Djokovic; Murray advances at Sony
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Maybe it was the unpredictable wind or the unreliable forehand or the
Sports briefs
ysu Baseball twinbill NILES — The Youngstown State baseball team will finally have a home stand
Rahal maintains IRL street success
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — There’s something about the temporary street circuit in downtown St.
Officials deactivate electricity to cabaret
The owner of an Austintown business has not followed proper safety procedures, fire officials said.
Former Baylor DB dies
WACO, Texas (AP) — Former Baylor defensive back Kyle Woods, paralyzed from the neck down during a
Baseball \ Around the majors
Seattle: Mariners star Ichiro Suzuki is being treated for a bleeding ulcer and was placed on the 15-
Final Four stage a refuge for UConn, Michigan State
DETROIT (AP) — One look at the thousands of fans waiting in the rain an hour before the gates at
Obama tries U.S.-style forum at France stop
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Courting Europe with an American-style campaign, President Barack Obama on
Wording OK’d for casino measure
COLUMBUS (AP) — A proposal to place casinos in four Ohio cities is a step closer to approval.
A home away from home
A home away from home At left, Sharon Hrina, vice president of Akron Children’s Hospital
Around the NFL
Redskins: Having failed to land Jay Cutler from the Denver Broncos, the Washington Redskins worked
NAHL All-Stars
North Division: The North American Hockey League announced its all-division teams Friday, as
Dolphins consider pursuing Taylor
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — When Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland met Friday with reporters to
Paris slims down, steps out of sister’s shadow
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — On most teams, Ashley Paris would be the focal point, the star, instead of the
Tar Heels, Wildcats to meet
Tar Heels, Wildcats to meet North Carolina’s roster is dotted with players likely to see each
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • NARFE Chapter 14 invites all current and retired federal employees and their
Reutimann wins the pole in Texas, Gordon second
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — David Reutimann has taken Michael Waltrip Racing from a mangled mess at
Cemetery cleanup
Cemetery cleanup WEATHERSFIELD — The annual spring cemetery cleanup is under way at the township’s
Gunman takes lives of 13 seeking American dream
Friday’s shooting was the fifth mass killing in the U.S. in the past month. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP)
U.S. gets lukewarm response on plans for Afghanistan
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — On the eve of the NATO summit, President Barack Obama didn’t get what he
Track and field results
FRIDAY’S RESULTS track and field F.E. COPE INVITATIONAL At Reilly Stadium, Salem Girls only
Chevelle to headline concert at The Wedge
AUSTINTOWN — Chevelle will headline a rock concert at 7:30 p.m. May 18 at The Wedge, 1743 Racoon
Riding with Dave Blaney
Last weekend: The Hartford native experienced the highs and lows of stock car racing all in the span
‘Danny’ was pressured into lying about his dad
Dear Annie: My husband and his ex shared custody of their son, “Danny,” for 11 years. Two years ago,
Empty cat-litter buckets collect recyclables
Dear Heloise: I enjoy reading your column in the (San Angelo, Texas) Standard-Times. Here is another