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Pavlik-Mora could be finalized this week

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Trial begins for man charged with stabbing that happened in 1979

WARREN — On April 29, 1979, Ronald Stahlman was a passenger in a pickup truck driven by his friend,

Two employee unions at YSU look to merge

YOUNGSTOWN — Two employee unions at Youngstown State University are looking at becoming one

Federal League considers adding Warren Harding

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Judge rules in Youngstown company’s favor in patent case

YOUNGSTOWN — Turning Technologies said it has received a favorable ruling in a patent battle with a

Campbell gets state money for cleanup at Sheet & Tube property

CAMPBELL — The city will receive a $727,149 Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grant to conduct demolition

Hot hair iron left on bed causes house fire

YOUNGSTOWN — A hot hair iron left on a bed was blamed as the cause of a fire that did extensive

Speaker discusses Obama presidency at YSU on April 14

YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. David Kozak, professor of public policy and director of Leadership Erie at Gannon

Old school hit by arsonist

YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters said someone tried to burn down the vacant John White School at 1061

Ford completes tender offer, cuts $10B in debt

Canfield Fair ‘Best of Show’ categories in floral department in 2009

CANFIELD — For the first time, “Best of Show” awards will be given in five categories in the floral

Howland Township sets limbs, branches pickup

HOWLAND — The township’s annual spring pickup of limbs and branches will begin this month. The east

WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public

bingo, card parties • Trap, Neuter, Release of Warren is sponsoring a Vendor Bingo on Saturday at

Bennett, Julian capture athlete of the year honors

BOARDMAN — Phil Bennett and Cara Julian performed well on the basketball court this winter. They

Cavaliers thump Spurs to stop two-game skid

CLEVELAND (AP) — Back to basics. Back to winning. The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t need long to

Seminar business booms for ex-Salem council president

So-called baby boomers are the group to target for successful business ventures, the Xtreme Aging

’07 Va. Tech tragedy prompts program at YSU

The goal is how to recognize the signs of mental illness in people, and to get them help.

Lee, Millwood take spotlight in opener

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Millwood will start his fourth consecutive season opener since joining

Veterans’ Outreach in the Valley reaches out for dollars to expand

The group mailed 500 letters appealing for contributions; only one company donated. STRUTHERS

Turnover frenzy powers Iron win

Four giveaways were costly in Mahoning Valley’s 59-39 loss to Milwaukee. YOUNGSTOWN — They were

Christian fellowship for special-needs kids

Christian fellowship for special-needs kids NEW WATERFORD — East Fairfield United Methodist Church

Two parks groups in Trumbull unite to build leashless playground for dogs

The dog park will be the only one of its kind in the Mahoning Valley. BAZETTA — Dog owners

Dancing for health and fun

Fair at Chevy Centre offers tips and more YOUNGSTOWN — Losing weight and getting in shape

Pieces of puzzle there if Wedge can fit them

A lot of things don’t matter in spring training. But you can never be sure which ones. In his

Stankovich pushes for standards

An Austintown native is spearheading the charge to increase the “psychosocial” requirements,

LESSONS FOR LENT

South Side church plants ‘new life’ seeds for Easter YOUNGSTOWN — It may still be early

EASTER EGG HUNTS

EASTER EGG HUNTS Where to go MAHONING COUNTY Boardman: Boardman Township Park, Tot’s Town,

Shower for Animals: Sunny day, gloomy economy draw throngs to Mill Creek event

Owen Lu of Lowellville reaches to pet at duckling during Sunday's farm animal Baby Shower at Mill Creek MetroParks'farm along state Route 46 across from the Canfield Fairgrounds.

Underwood takes top honor

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Carrie Underwood became the first female act to win entertainer of the year at the

Highway deaths: lowest since ’61

WASHINGTON (AP) — An economic downturn can have a bright side: U.S. highway deaths in 2008 fell to

Spartans will feel at home at Ford

North Carolina is expected to win but will hear plenty of cheers for Michigan State. DETROIT (AP)

Advocates want seat belts on motorcoaches

CLEVELAND (AP) — Federal regulators and Congress are slow to require seat belts and other safety

Even nurses find jobs are scarce

WASHINGTON — For more than a decade as she raised two children, Sue Estes heard one story after

MLB opening day: Renewed spirits, perhaps empty seats

Ken Griffey Jr. swinging again for Seattle, K-Rod now closing for the New York Mets. A championship

In 2008, airlines earn higher marks for quality

WASHINGTON (AP) — Airlines carried fewer people last year, but did a better job for those who did

Museums do more with less

NEW YORK (AP) — The recession is hitting museums hard from coast to coast, forcing directors to

Seals lending a fin to climate science

TROLL RESEARCH STATION, Antarctica (AP) — Into the Antarctic enigma, the puzzle of a place with too

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Sandi Tinish Weaver The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is

More than 138 million taxpayers already visited the IRS Web site this year, up from about 111

Today is Monday, April 6, the 96th day of 2009. There are 269 days left in the year. On this date in

Marzec helps save YSU’s sweep

The junior outfielder came on to pitch the Penguins out of a late jam Sunday. NILES — When the

Officials defend response

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Even if police officers had immediately entered the immigrant center where a

GM softens position toward bankruptcy possibility

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. is softening its opposition to bankruptcy reorganization a

Police: Dad killed kids because wife was leaving

GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) — Investigators believe a man fatally shot his five children in their home and

GM’s Wagoner sacrificed himself

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It was a sacrifice on the altar of political expediency. There was Rick Wagoner,

MENTAL HEALTH \ College students The purpose of M-TRAC training on the Youngstown State University campus is to help faculty and staff become more aware of and recognize the signs of potential mental

k91 percent felt overwhelmed. k61.5 percent thought things were hopeless. k45 percent felt so

Suicide bomber kills 22 in mosque in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bomber attacked a crowded Shiite mosque south of the Pakistani capital

DENMARK

DENMARK Politiken, Copenhagen, on Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir attending the Arab summit: Rolling out

new on home video | This week’s DVD releases

Available Tuesday: “Bedtime Stories” (PG, 99 minutes): Adam Sandler brings his immature charms to

Teach kids how to handle money

NEW YORK (AP) — Scrawled in big, pink letters across three envelopes are the words “spend,” “save”

U.S. soldier charged with murder in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. soldier has been charged with murder in the shooting of a foreign contractor

G-20 summit in London rises above grandstanding

Editorial: G-20 summit in London rises above grandstanding International diplomatic conferences, such as the

Who is Obama trying to save?

Opinion: WASHINGTON — The Constitution enumerates three requirements of those who would be president (they

Fight over urinating dog got police to Pa. ambush

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 911 call that brought two police officers to a home where they were ambushed,

Country Music awards | Winners

List of winners at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas: Entertainer of

REGION

REGION Junior Achievement: We need more funding LIBERTY — Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley

nba roundup

nba roundup Sunday’s other games Mavericks 140, Suns 116 DALLAS — The Suns might as well get

U.S. Air Force museum makes bid for space shuttle

DAYTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force museum is making a bid to land one of NASA’s space shuttles after

It’s Groomzilla!

Grooms become more involved in wedding planning Mywedding.com is looking for the country’s

STOP THE MONSTER \ Planning tips It’s a beautiful thing when a bridegroom wants to be involved in the wedding plans, says Rob Johnsen, co-founder of mywedding.com. But if the groom muscles in

Don’t squelch his enthusiasm, try to control it. Remind him he is one half of a whole couple. Take

Company upbeat about emergence from bankruptcy

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) — About the only quiet places in the headquarters of Muzak Holdings LLC are,

EASTER AND LENT

EASTER AND LENT Significant symbols Numerous items represent religious importance as it relates

“I am able and willing to securely provide for Chifundo James and make her a permanent and

Opinion: “I am able and willing to securely provide for Chifundo James and make her a permanent and

YOUNGSTOWN city SCHOOLS \ New contracts The Youngstown Board of Education has awarded new contracts to 26 administrators, administrative staff and support staff, effective July 1. Half of them are

kTwo-year administrators Wanda Clark, principal: $70,171 ($68,526). Catherine Dorbish,

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