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Pens net two shorthanded goals
MONTREAL (AP) — Maxime Talbot and Kris Letang scored short-handed goals 27 seconds apart midway
Halladay, Blue Jays keep Indians winless
CLEVELAND (AP) — Not even Cliff Lee could stop Cleveland’s slide. The reigning Cy Young Award
Doumit’s slam leads Pirates over Reds 10-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Paul Maholm allowed only three hits in seven innings Saturday and Ryan Doumit hit
YSU's Nowicki getting his last kicks
For Youngstown State senior punter Ben Nowicki, life after football might involve becoming a sports
Boardman teachers freeze base pay
The contract extension also freezes supplemental teacher pacts. BOARDMAN — Teachers in Boardman
Traverse City wins, 4-2, to even series
Mahoning Valley spent most of the third period trailing by two goals and killing penalties. STAFF
Budget woes force libraries to cut spending and hours
YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County started making cuts to cope with
Alston is af2 rookie with much to offer
The defensive end made a tackle for loss of 11 yards against Milwaukee. By JOHN BASSETTI
Bishop discusses grace, principles at Good Friday breakfast service
Bishop discusses grace, principles at Good Friday breakfast service By LINDA M. LINONIS
Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell share the lead at a windy Masters
Tiger Woods shot even-par 72 and is seven strokes off the pace. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Kenny Perry
Howland team’s state championship speaks for itself
Individuals from various schools did well across a variety of categories. The Howland High
As many as 6 could vie to be new chief
Capt. Roberts to forgo Warren police exam By ED RUNYAN WARREN — The field of candidates to
Cavaliers clinch No. 1 spot in East postseason
The Cavs next have Boston at home; it’s a must-win if they want the league’s overall best record.
Budget woes force Byzantine school to close
Youngstown Christian School has expressed an interest in buying the Boardman building.
PREP ROUNDUP Friday’s results
BASEBALL Poland 9, Salem 1 POLAND — Winning pitcher Ryan Rovnak (1-0) scattered four hits over
Ambassadors for Christ recall his suffering
Evie Byers takes her turn at carrying a cross for Ambassadors for Christ's eighth annual Good Friday commemorative walk.
Vet took time to give kids special treatment
Dear Heloise: One of your recently printed pet pointers (from a vet) said that a vet’s office is not
Wildfires rage in Oklahoma and Texas
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (AP) — Oklahomans and Texans returned home to charred buildings, ruined cars and
His Music Connection
His Music Connection GIRARD — His Music Connection will present Dove Award-winning contemporary
Social concerns theme meant to motivate youth
STATIONS of the CROSS Traditional devotion took on contemporary concerns during presentation at
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: The Rev. Rick Warren, pastor of
Horn of Africa is likely next war front
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The pirate standoff with the U.S. Navy has burned Somalia into the West’s
U.S. hostage fails to escape from Somali pirates
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An American skipper held hostage by pirates tried to swim to freedom Friday
Police arrest one, seek another in incidents
Police are still looking for the armed robber. YOUNGSTOWN — Early-morning mayhem on the city’s
Driver charged with murder
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A 22-year-old man was charged with three murder counts and drunken driving
Fawcett leaves hospital
Fawcett leaves hospital LOS ANGELES — Farrah Fawcett has been released from a Los Angeles hospital
U.S., others react with dismay at turmoil in Fiji in South Pacific
SUVA, Fiji (AP) — Fiji’s military chief returned to power as this troubled country’s prime minister
NCAA eyeing Facebook for recruiting violations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — College sports fans, be careful of the company you keep on Facebook. You
Quick ax on TV shows leads to untidy endings
‘Life on Mars’ finale was a window into American TV. From the commentary on the TV blogs,
Tributes, tears for quake victims
L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — It was a scene that moved a nation: mourners clinging to one another and
Boston U. hockey coach is happy for job he didn’t get
WASHINGTON (AP) — Like many successful, hardworking employees, Jack Parker felt he deserved a
EASTER EGG HUNTS
EASTER EGG HUNTS Where to go MAHONING COUNTY New Middletown: St. Paul the Provider Church,
Bomb kills 5 U.S. soldiers
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide truck driver detonated a ton of explosives near a police headquarters in
Saddam’s AK-47 being returned to Iraq
Saddam’s AK-47 being returned to Iraq NEW YORK — Federal customs agents say a pearl-handled AK-47
Penguins’ Malkin nears scoring title
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There was palpable disappointment in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ front office five
Petitions submitted to recall Akron mayor
AKRON, (AP) — Akron’s law director says a group seeking to recall Mayor Don Plusquellic has
Paintings taken by Nazis are given back to heirs of Holocaust victims
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two 16th century oil paintings that had been on display for decades at
As recession continues, domestic violence grows
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Some hospitals report seeing more than twice as many shaken babies as a
Pirates’ series opener vs. Reds rained out
CINCINNATI (AP) — Nobody minded sitting this one out. Steady rain forced the Pittsburgh Pirates
S&P cuts ratings for GM and Chrysler
NEW YORK (AP) — Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Friday cut several ratings on automakers
U.S. trade deficit plunges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit plunged unexpectedly in February as the recession pushed
Federal deficit a record
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Friday that the budget deficit increased by $192.3
What is the true meaning of Easter?
Opinion: Easter. Again. Many of us probably are thinking about where to go for that big Easter lunch, or
Rep. Wilson tours hospital, talks reform
A patient’s status could be seen on a large screen at Salem Community Hospital. SALEM — U.S.
Mafaaz seeks respect in today’s Blue Grass Stakes
LEXINGTON, Ky. — John Gosden was a young trainer in California more than 20 years ago when the
At Pitt, Lewis leads race to replace McCoy
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dion Lewis is proving that a running back doesn’t need to be 6-foot-2 and 220
Allegheny National Forest drilling suit settled
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service will review and allow public comment on gas and oil
Demjanjuk’s fight against deportation continues
CLEVELAND (AP) — An immigration appeals board ruled Friday that retired autoworker John Demjanjuk
Gary Player says his final Augusta farewell
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A smile and tip of his baseball cap wasn’t enough to show Gary Player’s
U.S. toughens terms for automakers’ creditors
NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government is pushing for tougher concessions from the creditors of
Dismissal of Stevens case turns spotlight on Justice
Editorial: Despite the widely publicized misbehavior of U.S. attorneys in the Justice Department during the
Breeder charged with cruelty
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A prominent thoroughbred breeder who once owned a Kentucky Derby favorite was
Boat repossession is big business for company
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rough sailing for South Florida boat dealers means big business for a Fort
Karzai endorses ‘Taliban, The Sequel’
Opinion: BOSTON — Maybe it was the sex that caught our attention. Sex has a way of doing that. The lead of
Thankful for the invasion that never was
Opinion: Each year as Easter approaches, I am reminded of my most memorable Easter Day. It was D-day during
Today in history
Today is Saturday, April 11, the 101st day of 2009. There are 264 days left in the year. On this
Pennsylvania nurse-midwives empowered to prescribe drugs
HARRISBURG (AP) — A law that empowers hundreds of nurse-midwives to prescribe drugs finally is in
Pope urges prayer for quake victims
ROME (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI presided over a torch-lit Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum
Niles woman sentenced for assault at restaurant
AUSTINTOWN — Heidi Gill will serve 30 days in jail and two years’ probation for assaulting a
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown.
Blessing of the sun happens every 28 years
Prayers at the Western Wall attracted some 50,000 people. JERUSALEM (AP) — Devout Jews around the
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK Q 7 6 3 u7 vK J 9 6 5 3 2 wVoid What is
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Friday 1st—So Easy (Ccamaque)7.804.203.00 Return Ticket (Knott)4.003.00
Tornado kills mother, infant, injures dozens in Tennessee
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — A tornado killed a woman and her 9-week-old infant and also injured
Suit over covered bridge settled
The new county engineer said settling the suit avoids possible additional legal fees. WARREN —
The bottom line
Market rally could trip over companies’ earnings NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the earnings, stupid.
Federal regulators raise number of bank failures to 23
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators shut down two additional banks Friday, raising the number of bank
Suspect sought in bank robbery in Warren
The robber said he had a gun, but the teller never saw one. WARREN — Police continue their
27 suspected insurgents killed in Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — Afghan and U.S.-led coalition troops killed 27 suspected insurgents in two separate
Warren officers OK 4-year wage freeze
WARREN — Patrol officers with the city police department have approved a four-year wage freeze as
Sobriety checkpoint
Sobriety checkpoint YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task
NHL Roundup Friday’s games
Blues 3, Blue Jackets 1 ST. LOUIS — Keith Tkachuk scored twice for the first time since opening
3 line up to replace Mahoning Dem chief
Lisa Antonini is keeping mum for now on her resignation. YOUNGSTOWN — Lisa Antonini has
Gas glut means lower bills next winter
COLUMBUS (AP) — The 60 million American homes that rely on natural gas for heat can expect
orthodox holy week Services in the area
Orthodox Holy Week begins today and the Easter observance continues to April 21. Palm Sunday is
2 die in Farrell fire
2 die in Farrell fire FARRELL, Pa. — Two men were killed in a house fire Friday evening, fire
Softball standings
Softball Case Western Reserve 7, Hiram 4 — The Terriers are 16-11 and the Spartans are 12-17.
Alumni association plans scholarship event at center
CAMPBELL — Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association has scheduled its third annual spring
Ohio gets $258 million for cities to buy, fix up foreclosed homes
Just over half of a new $4 billion federal housing program approved late last year will go to
Sweet confirms his presidency of YSU will end in June 2010
He is calling for a team effort to address challenging economic conditions. YOUNGSTOWN —
Salem house fire
Salem house fire SALEM — A fire that began in a laundry room and kitchen area caused $60,000
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 6, Detroit 2 Seattle 2, Minnesota 0 N.Y. Yankees
Obama says economy shows positive signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Friday that the slumping economy has begun to show
Wright gives Williams a fight at middleweight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Paul Williams tells the sad, frustrating story of his last few years in
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 13, Indians 7 TorontoCleveland abrhbiabrhbi Scutaro ss5332Sizemr
“Thrilla in Manila” (8 p.m., HBO): is riveting documentary
“Thrilla in Manila” (8 p.m., HBO): The riveting documentary “Thrilla in Manila” revisits one of the
Rethinking Cuba
Scripps Howard: Congress is considering lifting the ban on travel by Americans to Cuba, which it
Beatitude House plans to auction items online
YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House will launch an online auction April 20 to raise funds for disadvantaged
American skipper attempts escape from pirates
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — An American skipper held hostage by pirates tried to swim to freedom Friday
Nation in brief
nation Armstrong says French may ban him AUSTIN, Texas — Lance Armstrong says he thinks French
3 strikes for Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Opening day, evening and night. For their first home game, the Cleveland Indians
Local business briefs
REGION Concessionaire contract VIENNA — The Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing, located at
History explains how Easter dates set
History explains how date is set Guided by the directives of the Council of Nicea of 325 A.D.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick E. O’Connell II, 29, of 2831 S. Canfield-Niles Road,
TODAY'S SPORTS ON TV
TODAY Noon (ESPN2) Auto racing: NASCAR nationwide Series qualifying. Noon (FSN Pitt) “Inside
THURSDAYS SPORTS RESULTS
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Son lost goals during college breakdown
Dear Annie: Last fall, we sent our 18-year-old son off to college. He was excited to be living in
PUBLIC Library hours
PUBIC Library New hours The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is cutting hours
Society Digest
Museum Friends to meet YOUNGSTOWN — The next meeting of the Friends of The Museum of Industry &
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