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Trial begins for North Side man charged in 2008 murder, assault
YOUNGSTOWN — Testimony has begun in the murder and felonious assault trial of Lamar McKinney, 21, of
Hubbard law director: Mayor was wrong
HUBBARD — The city law director says the mayor was wrong to intervene in disciplinary action
Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper hurt in Warren Township accident
SOUTHINGTON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a one-vehicle accident that
Easter Seals walk event is May 2 at Boardman Park
BOARDMAN — Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties plans its fifth annual Walk
Columbiana cop resigns amid investigation into computer use
COLUMBIANA — Detective John N. Jay has resigned from the police department after 28 years on the
Trumbull sheriff wants stimulus money for rural areas
WARREN — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department is asking the federal government for $975,000
Attendance is normal in Struthers schools today
STRUTHERS — Attendance was back to normal today in Struthers schools. Some 400 of the high school’s
Skyline Drive in Canfield closing for sewer project
CANFIELD — Skyline Drive will be closed starting Wednesday afternoon. The road will be closed to
Ryan lags in posting of earmark requests
The Web sites of all U.S. House members faced a April 4 deadline to reveal detailed information about members’ federal earmark requests.
Family Night set Wednesday at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
VIENNA — The Cleveland Marine Corps Recruiting Station is having a Family Night for parents and
Warren police investigating early morning robbery attempt, assault
WARREN — A 25-year-old Homewood Avenue Southeast woman reported that two men were inside her house
Warren police chief’s discipline to be revealed Wednesday
WARREN — Police Chief John Mandopoulos and his attorney, Danny Thomas of Warren, will meet with city
Austintown school board has special meeting Wednesday
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Board of Education will have a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to
Survey shows more than one-third of Ohio hospitals plan staff cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — In a survey, more than a third of Ohio hospitals say they plan to lay off workers
New Ohio anti-stalking law takes effect today
AKRON (AP) — A new Ohio law allows judges who issue protection orders against suspected stalkers to
Kiwanis Easter egg hunt in Boardman reset for Thursday
BOARDMAN — The 59th Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be at 9 a.m. and noon Thursday at Boardman Township
GM, Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle
GM and Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle
Maloney-Baehler wedding to be in Campbell Church
Announcing the engagement of Suzanne A. Maloney, 2038 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, and Daniel M.
Myers-Madaychik wedding planned at Canfield church
Abby Lauren Myers and Chad Ryan Madaychik are announcing their engagement and plans for a summer
Parents announce plans for Beach, Loree wedding
BOARDMAN — The engagement of Abbey Thomasina Beach, 263 Erskine Ave., and Jason Robert Loree, 6668
Parents announce Hartz-McCleery wedding plans
The engagement of Kristen Marie Hartz and Gary F. McCleery Jr., both of Youngstown, and plans for
Younkins-Fonagy engagement told, wedding planned
WARREN — The engagement and upcoming marriage of Melissa Younkins and Chad Fonagy are being
May wedding set by Kara Sheeler and Jason Calvert
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — The engagement of Kara Sheeler and Jason Calvert, both of 5096 Stoddard Hayes
Sedgwick to be honored at Kiwanis club dinner
Sedgwick to be honored at Kiwanis club dinner YOUNGSTOWN — The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will have its third annual spring dinner April 25
Well Heeled: Carolina is dominant
North Carolina never trailed, beating Michigan State 89-72 in the national championship game.
Pavlik-Mora fight plans close to final
The middleweight title bout will be June 27 in Atlantic City on pay-per-view. Kelly Pavlik’s
4 schools leave AAC; Harding to Federal?
Hubbard, Liberty, Lakeview and Niles will leave the AAC after the 2009-10 school year. The
Razing limits for city faulted
Many East and North Side neighborhoods aren’t eligible to receive demolition funds from this federal
Transplant recipient, donor are doing well
In about six months, Foster plans to have a big party with a kidney-shaped cake. YOUNGSTOWN —
2 YSU unions seek vote on their fusion
The merger would require a 50 percent-plus-one ‘Yes’ vote in both unions. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
Some businesses make layoffs the final option
Discounters are faring better than other merchants as frugal customers hunt for deals and stick to
Struthers chief: Schools are safe
School officials sent a letter to parents telling them the schools are safe. STRUTHERS — Some
Flames damage vacant school
Fire crews responded to two arsons on the same street over the weekend. YOUNGSTOWN — City
Nielsen, Lundholm make college picks
BOARDMAN — Two Mahoning Valley Phantoms players have signed with colleges for the 2009-10 season.
Billy Lyell looks forward to fighting John Duddy
The Niles boxer will take on the unbeaten Duddy on April 24 in Newark, N.J. BOARDMAN — It
Life handed him a lemon, so he made hot dogs
The former sales manager started his own street-vending business. 2If you are a first-time
Cleveland, Cliff Lee crushed by Texas, 9-1
Cleveland, Cliff Lee crushed by Texas, 9-1 The Cy Young winner was hit on the forearm by a batted
Pirates rally in ninth off Cardinals’ closer Motte
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jack Wilson waited until the Pittsburgh Pirates were down to their last strike
Springfield tops Mineral Ridge, 9-3
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Ashley Davis tripled, doubled and singled to lead the Springfield High softball
Sean Miller leaves Xavier for Arizona
Memphis tapped a former assistant to replace John Calipari. Sean Miller of Xavier has accepted
Questions on waste plant draw dozens to Southington hearing
SOUTHINGTON — The school district will construct a waste-treatment plant to serve the new K-12
Tax quirk may cost retirees
The stimulus tax benefit might mean higher taxes for pensioners next April 15. Americans are
Today is Tuesday, April 7, the 97th day of 2009. There are 268 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, April 7, the 97th day of 2009. There are 268 days left in the year. On this date
U.S. can bring change to human rights panel
Editorial: The U.N. Human Rights Council and its predecessor, the commission, have long been criticized for
UConn one win away from perfect season
The Huskies play Big East rival Louisville in the women’s title game tonight. ST. LOUIS (AP) —
‘Kiddie corps’ are invading Augusta National this week
Tiger Woods, who won here at age 21, is older than 41 players at the Masters. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) —
Jordan leads list of newest HOF inductees
He’ll be joined by Jerry Sloan, David Robinson, John Stockton and C. Vivian Stringer. DETROIT (AP)
Mets sell last seats to opener by auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Take the highest bidder out to the ball game. The New York Mets are employing a
Baseball to add women in bid to be reinstated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Baseball will be adding a women’s component to its bid to get reinstated for the
Two vets vie for Broncos’ QB job
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The quarterback quandary in Denver is over. Not so the competition. Kyle
Chicago touts its history to IOC
Not all of the details of what the city is promising has been worked out, though. CHICAGO (AP) —
Richard Petty takes shot at Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Richard Petty racing experience is coming to a new venue next month — the
14-year-old Madison Keys wins in her WTA Tour debut
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Madison Keys made her WTA Tour debut a memorable
Pattie, Montoya have it going
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The last thing Juan Pablo Montoya wanted was a crew chief change. He didn’t
Ron Wilson to coach U.S. hockey club
Ron Wilson has coached American hockey teams from the World Cup to the world championships to the
IBM, Sun talks hit big snag
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Without IBM Corp.’s $7 billion takeover offer, Sun Microsystems Inc., a
Healthcare is an entitlement
The Miami Herald: Among the many issues on America’s healthcare-reform agenda, one deserving a high
Did letter forecast killings?
Did letter forecast killings? BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The man who gunned down 13 people in an immigrant
2 Crichton books on way
2 Crichton books on way NEW YORK — Two new Michael Crichton novels, one of them unfinished, have
‘Rescue Me’ returns for more action
NEW YORK — “Rescue Me” has been playing with fire since the start. This FX drama has dared to
More trouble than pool hall in River City
Opinion: When Meredith Willson wrote the wildly popular musical “The Music Man” half a century ago, Harold
Costs will rise; care will suffer
Opinion: ALEXANDRIA, Va. — President Obama says we can’t afford not to pass health care reform, even as our
Official: Wind power can replace coal
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Windmills off the East Coast could generate enough electricity to replace
Bombings raise fear of al-Qaida in Iraq
Opinion: BAGHDAD — A recent spike in suicide bombings has some concerned that al-Qaida in Iraq and other
“North Korea broke the rules, once again, by testing a rocket that could be used for long-
Opinion: “North Korea broke the rules, once again, by testing a rocket that could be used for long-range
Cisco On The Attack
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much of a connection between the
Campbell to receive state cleanup grant
CAMPBELL — The city will receive a $727,149 Clean Ohio Assistance Fund grant to conduct demolition
“90210” (9 p.m., The CW): Like it or not, “90210” keeps promising to get
“90210” (9 p.m., The CW): Like it or not, “90210” keeps promising to get “edgier” and the show
One last Masters for Gary Player
This week’s tournament will be the South African’s 52nd at Augusta National. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) —
Travel to Cuba won’t foster democracy
Opinion: I’m not opposed to the growing push in Washington to liberalize U.S. travel restrictions to Cuba,
Producer: Fawcett’s cancer now in her liver
NEW YORK (AP) — Farrah Fawcett is being treated for anal cancer that has spread to her liver and has
Turning Technologies wins ruling
YOUNGSTOWN — Turning Technologies said it has received a favorable ruling in a patent battle with a
American businesses will benefit
Opinion: WASHINGTON — You’ve heard the naysayers complaining that President Barack Obama’s $634 billion down
Stocks fall in wake of four-week rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street pulled back Monday as investors took profits after a four-week rally,
Business news digest
NATION Ford moves aim to reduce debt by 38 percent DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. said Monday it
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market
Lawmaker sues governor for school-funding plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — A Republican state lawmaker went to court Monday to force Democratic Gov. Ted
Man who led police on chase gets 3 years
WARREN — Harley E. Tibbs, the man who led a Warren police officer on a high-speed chase in December,
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 3-2-7 Pick 4, 6-2-6-6 Classic Lotto, 7-15-23-
Rescuers frantically seek quake survivors
L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — Rescue workers using bare hands and buckets searched frantically for students
HMHP appoints executive at St. E’s
Koenig was most recently employed at Catholic Healthcare Partners in Cincinnati. YOUNGSTOWN —
Questions are raised over public health plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — A public health insurance option for middle- class families could help cover the
Missouri tries to shed ‘puppy mill’ reputation
SENECA, Mo. (AP) — When authorities raided J.B.’s Precious Puppies, they discovered more than 200
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cody E. Pennington, 23, 3360 S. Pricetown Road, Berlin Center,
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xJ 6 5 uA K vJ 9 8 7 6 w10 3 2 WEST EAST
Gates: Slash jobs, weapons programs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation should stop pouring billions into futuristic, super-expensive F-22 jet
Chief’s fate to be made public
The chief also was reprimanded in October. WARREN — City officials will announce the final
Best of show
Best of show CANFIELD — For the first time, “Best of Show” awards will be given in five categories
EASTER EGG HUNTS Where to go
MAHONING COUNTY Boardman: Boardman Township Park, Tot’s Town, 59th Kiwanis Easter egg hunt, two
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD March 28 Drug
Testimony begins in ’79 slaying
The other man involved in the fight is expected to testify. WARREN — On April 29, 1979, Ronald
cutting back
cutting back Looking for ways to have extra pocket change? Here are measures some Valley
Couple in ‘caged kids’ case report to jail
NORWALK, Ohio (AP) — A northern Ohio couple are beginning their two-year prison sentences for
Government cracks down on housing scams
WASHINGTON — In an effort to protect consumers who seek federal help to stay in their homes, the
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM As part of a federal program to help with the national housing crisis, Youngstown is receiving $2.7 million.
Sept. 26, 2008: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces $3.92 billion will go
Man jailed in 2 assault cases
SHARON, Pa. — A man wanted in two aggravated assault cases in the city is now in Mercer County Jail.
Sharon man faces charges in assault
The suspect is jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond. SHARON, Pa. — A 31-year-old city woman was
Hair iron, cigarette listed as fire sources
A woman used a Life Alert button to summon help at a Jacobs Road fire. YOUNGSTOWN — A hot hair
Living with LESS
Marc Grier of Youngstown looks through DVDs at the Newport Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.
Talent show scheduled for Thursday at YWCA
WARREN — The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Warren YWCA are sponsoring “Trumbull
Stay of deportation revoked
CLEVELAND (AP) — A U.S. immigration judge in Virginia on Monday revoked John Demjanjuk’s stay of
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE No games scheduled NATIONAL LEAGUE Atlanta 4, Philadelphia 1
Sentencing set for Wednesday in assault at area restaurant
The victim of an assault last summer told the judge she still feels pain. AUSTINTOWN — Heidi
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Melissa Manning and Jason Sneltzer, Salem, girl, April 5 .
Hurray for companies that back their products
Dear Heloise: Some years ago, while using a popular window cleaner, the nozzle clogged, and I didn’t
Family history of incest calls for prompt action
Dear Annie: My grandfather molested me when I was a child, and I have been in therapy much of my