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Williams administration answers questions on 2009 city budget
YOUNGSTOWN — City administration officials met with union leaders to discuss ways to avoid layoffs,
Solidarity vigil for Forum Health set for Thursday night
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health employees will join with community leaders at 7 p.m. Thursday for a
Permanent housing for homeless is group’s goal
YOUNGSTOWN — The majority of the $3.5 million in federal money received this year by the Mahoning
Lawrence Co. treasurer lauds early collection of property tax money
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Early collection of property tax money this year means that money can be put to
Kinsman woman dies in one-car accident in Mercer County
MERCER, Pa. — A woman was killed in an accident on Kinsman Road in Greene Township, Pennsylvania
Agreement ‘in principle’ reached on Warren police chief’s punishment
WARREN — After a 90-minute meeting, the city administration and Police Chief John Mandopoulos have
3 men indicted on federal charges involving handling of asbestos in East Liverpool
CLEVELAND — Three people have been indicted on federal charges of improper removal and handling of
Judges want more money from Mahoning County
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County’s five general division common pleas judges have signed an order
Youngstown freshman boys are in Washington, D.C.
YOUNGSTOWN — A group of 24 freshman boys from the Youngstown city schools is in Washington, D.C., as
Correct service time, church for Al ‘Big Al’ Campana
YOUNGSTOWN — Services will be Monday in St. Dominic Church, Youngstown, for Al “Big Al” Campana, 83,
Parents face charges in gun death of 2-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN — The parents of a toddler who died of a gunshot wound will be in court tomorrow.
YSU baseball canceled today
The baseball game between Youngstown State and Slippery Rock scheduled for today at Eastwood Field
Execution date set for Trumbull Co. man in 1995 murder
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has set an August date for the execution of a Trumbull County man
South Range school board awards pacts for new school building complex
NORTH LIMA — The South Range school board awarded contracts for construction of the district’s K-12
SOCIETY DIGEST
‘Gourmet Gardening’ talk YOUNGSTOWN— As part of a contributing Garden Author Lecture Series, on
Megan Mahany, Matthew Gambrel set wedding date
St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lansing, Mich., will be the setting at 1 p.m. Aug. 29 as Megan Elizabeth
Jillian Burgess, Patrick Hall are engaged
VERSAILLES, KY. — Dr. Ronald and Sheila Burgess, 1336 Fords Mill Road, are announcing the engagement
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will serve the last Lenten breakfast from
New IRS withholding rates fatten paychecks — a little
Rather than a lump sum, workers will see an extra $8-$15 per paycheck. YOUNGSTOWN — That extra
THUNDER ROAD
Lineman Jason Lewis at a loss, but not all is lost Jason Lewis has seen the ups and downs of
Scoring leader surprises
Phantoms defenseman David Chaney leads the team with four points in the postseason. BOARDMAN —
Seder at JCC focuses on ending childhood hunger
Food insecurity affects nearly 24,000 children in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Tiger and Phil on a collision course at Masters
“I feel like right now I’m playing some of the best golf that I’ve ever played.” Phil Mickelson
Small blessings
For a Niles couple, being married next to the hospital bed of their infant son was more important
Better late than never, Mr. Ryan
Ryan posts 454 pages of earmark requests 3 days late While other members of the Mahoning and
Tribe’s ace Lee seeks control
The Cy Young Award winner is having trouble locating his pitches. ARLINGTON, Texas — The
Mellott is ready for his final season
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State senior Brian Mellott is one of those football players that everybody
Youngstown school board to administrators: Move into city
Both men say they have no objections to relocating. YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board has
Hubbard native interning on YSU info staff
YOUNGSTOWN — Hubbard native Ryan Gasser is doing the things that he really loves to do, and someday
Hubbard leaders feel personnel problem getting personal
HUBBARD — The law director here says the mayor was wrong to intervene in disciplinary action
The shell game
Cianna Crawford watches as her egg is dipped at New Life Christian Preschool in Poland.
MRE receives final air permit
Ohio EPA surface water and solid-waste division permits are still needed. ALLIANCE — The Ohio
Temporary closing
CANFIELD — Skyline Drive will be closed starting this afternoon through Friday while the city does
mlb roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Rays 3 BOSTON — AL MVP Dustin Pedroia homered on the second pitch he
Special meetings scheduled today
Brookfield Township trustees and Austintown Board of Education have special meetings set for today.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Alan M. Johnson, 21, of 1980 Riblet Ave., Youngstown, and
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Donald III and Malinda Ferko, Canfield, boy, March 31. Forum
Now’s the time to crack open some versatile value
With spring here and Easter near, eggs are a bargain. If you have a carton of eggs in the
Will religion come between them?
Dear Annie: I have a wonderful boyfriend I’ll call “Ray.” We have a lot in common and are very happy
Reseasoning helps wooden salad bowls last a long time
Dear Heloise: Through the years, my wooden salad bowls have acquired a sticky residue from various
SPORTS NOTICES
ysu Games postponed YOUNGSTOWN – The softball doubleheader between YSU and Robert Morris
COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ News and notes
Oklahoma: Once Blake Griffin stopped and really thought about his future, it didn’t take long for
FEMA housing aid to run out
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Thanh Nguyen will soon give up the cramped travel trailer that’s been her home
What to do with leftover ham
Ham leftovers are an easy way to crank out fast meals that pack tons of flavor. Just be sure to go
Making cream-filled chocolate Easter eggs at home
There’s no need to wonder whether the Easter Bunny will leave you cream-filled chocolate eggs this
Segway, GM team up to develop 2-wheeled vehicle
NEW YORK (AP) — A solution to the world’s urban transportation problems could lie in two wheels, not
Afghan u-turn on women
Afghan u-turn on women Los Angeles Times: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has turned back the clock
Today in history: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Today is Wednesday, April 8, the 98th day of 2009. There are 267 days left in the year. The Jewish
Michigan State vow: Wait ’till next year
The Spartans lose two key seniors but have plenty returning next winter. DETROIT (AP) — Michigan
Daughters testify; wife, mother invoke 5th
Another man involved in the fatal fight testified that Stahlman told him, ‘I think I might have
Vermont legalizes gay marriage
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont, which invented civil unions, on Tuesday became a pioneer again as
Police search church for clues
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Police on Tuesday searched a local church and questioned neighbors of an 8
Poland, Boardman police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND April 1 Drugs: A traffic
HOCKEY \ Phantoms honors
North Division: Mahoning Valley Phantoms forward Brandon Saad and defenseman Cullen Lundholm have
“I am personally committed to a new chapter in American engagement. We can’t afford to
Opinion: “I am personally committed to a new chapter in American engagement. We can’t afford to talk past one
Livestock killed in Braceville barn fire
BRACEVILLE — A group of livestock could not be rescued from a barn fire in Trumbull County on
Events show it’s a small world after all
Opinion: In the days after 9/11, Americans rediscovered the world. The need to understand an act that seemed
Why won’t Americans throw the bums out?
Opinion: Whenever the output from elected leaders begins to look more like solid waste than sound policy, the
2 sex offenders arrested, charged with violations of Megan’s Law
Police are reporting the arrests of two sex offenders who did not report changes of address. In
Even a missile launch failure shows North Korean problem
Editorial: Even a missile launch failure shows North Korean problem North Korea told its people that the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Board of Education, 7:30 p.m., Boardman Center Middle School, 7410
iTunes changes pricing
SEATTLE (AP) — The era of one-price-fits-all-songs on iTunes came to an end Tuesday as Apple Inc.,
Lawyers who botched Stevens case to face criminal investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — A seething federal judge dismissed the corruption conviction of former Alaska Sen.
Auctions of storage units increase
CHIGAGO (AP) — The auctioneer slides the steel door up, and a small crowd at the storage facility
Man appeals conviction in triple-murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — A defendant in the April 1996 Newport Inn triple-murder case has filed a motion for a
Part of ‘Cuckoo’s’ hospital to be saved for museum
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — It’s one of the most memorable moments in movie history: Silent Chief Brom- den
Antarctic’s ecosystem in danger
Opinion: In 1959, a dozen nations agreed on the peaceable use of the Antarctic subcontinent “forever” and “in
Reality TV goes way of real-world budget cuts
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Here’s a new economic indicator: the diminishing level of glamour on
This Easter, keep off bunny trail
Opinion: If your kids are begging for a bunny this Easter, take my advice and stick to the kind found in toy
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x3 uK 7 6 vK J 9 2 wK J 10 8 2 WEST EAST xA
White House hires a Hollywood liaison
White House hires a Hollywood liaison WASHINGTON — The White House has hired actor Kal Penn as a
More Beatles sets on the way
LONDON (AP) — Beatles fans will have a chance to add substantially to their collections when a
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): Clay Aiken alert! The sweet-faced
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): Clay Aiken alert! The sweet-faced crooner drops in on
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Christin (Sarvis)9.205.404.20 Classy Street (Rivera)6.604.60
Licensed to kill? Gunmen in recent killings had permits
They had more in common than unleashing carnage — nearly every gunman in this monthlong series of
Time for judge to step up
Opinion: Time for judge to step up EDITOR: It seems like only yesterday, but it was actually way back in
Man jailed without bond in rape case
YOUNGSTOWN — A Warren man remains jailed without bond after pleading innocent to aggravated
911 worker didn’t warn cops of guns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three police officers killed while answering a call about a woman fighting with
Tar Nation: Heels celebrate title
About 13,000 fans showed up to rejoice in the school’s fifth national crown. CHAPEL HILL, N.C.
Testimony begins in murder, assault trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Testimony has begun in the murder and felonious- assault trial of Lamar McKinney, 21,
White House invites gay families to Easter event
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is allocating tickets for the upcoming Easter Egg Roll to gay and
PLAYOFFS Phantoms vs. North Stars
Friday — Phantoms 5, North Stars 4 Sunday — North Stars 4, Phantoms 3 (OT); series tied, 1-1.
Present and Future
Chrysler keeps Cherokee in lineup NEW YORK (AP) — It sounds crazy: Just a week after the White
Eggs \ Handling and safety tips
Wash your hands thoroughly with hot soapy water and rinse them before handling the eggs when
Rescuers find student alive
L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — Strong aftershocks Tuesday sent a fresh wave of fear across earthquake-
Baghdad man saves baby after bomb kills mom
BAGHDAD (AP) — A salesman rescued a baby from a blaze ignited by a car bombing in a Shiite
Physician in sex-for-drugs case sentenced to 90 days at WASP
WARREN — Dr. Mark E. Davis of Howland, an osteopath with an office on state Route 193 in Vienna, was
Columbiana officer resigns amid probe into misuse of department equipment
COLUMBIANA — Detective John N. Jay has resigned from the police department after 28 years on the
Nuclear test-ban treaty chief: U.S. must ratify pact
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate opponents of the nuclear test-ban treaty face “a new ballgame” 10 years
YSU acquires hoops from Final Four
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State athletics department has acquired the hoops from the NCAA men’s
nhl roundup Tuesday’s other games
Flyers 2, Panthers 1 PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Carter scored the go-ahead goal at 7:32 of the third
Arson attempt fails
Boardman High BOARDMAN — Wood, plastic and a propane tank were used in a failed attempt at
Boykin to speak at alumni dinner
YOUNGSTOWN — Former Youngstown State wide receiver Trent Boykin will be the featured speaker at this
EASTER EGG HUNTS \ Where to go
MAHONING COUNTY Boardman: 59th Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m. and noon Thursday at Boardman
TUESDAY LOTTERIES
TUESDAY LOTTERIES multistate Mega Millions, 2-4-13-17-36 Mega Ball, 15 OHIO Tuesday night:
Obama lauds progress in Iraq
BAGHDAD — President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Tuesday, declaring it time for
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Texas 9, Cleveland 1 Kansas City at Chicago, ppd., rain Tampa
Sports schedules, today and Thursday
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.” 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: Chelsea
Trumbull officials to apply for COPS grant
Commissioners are expected to fire a former JFS employee. WARREN — The Trumbull County
Pens’ win clinches playoff spot
Sidney Crosby scored two goals and Evgeni Malkin had two assists in a 6-4 win over the Lightning.
Back to school in Struthers
Back to school in Struthers STRUTHERS — Attendance was back to normal Tuesday in Struthers
UConn cruises past Louisville for crown
ST. LOUIS (AP) — With one final blowout, UConn grabbed the national title and a piece of basketball
Easter Seals fundraiser Walk With Me set May 2
BOARDMAN — Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties plans its fifth annual Walk
Forbes: Chevy Cruze can help save Detroit
NEW YORK — Forbes magazine Tuesday named the Chevrolet Cruze one of the “top 10 cars that can save
NATION, WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF
NATION KFC sues supplier over reportedly flammable cups LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fried chicken giant
Cruze a top pick by Forbes
NEW YORK — Forbes magazine on Tuesday named the Chevrolet Cruze one of the “top 10 cars that can
Salem council OKs option to buy Quaker City Raceway
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford has obtained an option to buy Quaker City Raceway at 10359 W. South
Trooper injured, hit by car
The trooper was pinned underneath the car that struck him. SOUTHINGTON — The Ohio State Highway
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Pujols, Cardinals pummel Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer and reached base five times to help the St. Louis
2 students win scholarships
YOUNGSTOWN — Two area students have won National Achievement Scholarships as outstanding black
Campana, 83; was a football standout
He was an All-American at Youngstown College before embarking on an NFL career. Former
Baseball||Favorite Odds Underdogs
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League FLORIDA7-8Washington PHILADELPHIAEven-6Atlanta