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To repeat: Rep. Ryan should stay in House
Opinion: What a difference three months make. On Jan. 18, this space was dedicated to the proposition that
Easter in the Gardens
YOUNGSTOWN — It was chilly at Fellows Riverside Gardens today with few flowers in bloom, but that
Cavaliers clobber Celtics 107-76
CLEVELAND (AP) — After every 3-pointer, every dunk and every block, LeBron James turned and glared
Reds shut out Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — Aaron Harang threw a three-hitter, Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer and the
Reyes earns Indians’ first win
CLEVELAND (AP) — Anthony Reyes pitched six effective innings and the Cleveland Indians beat the
Economy proves to be a bummer for pet-care fund
YOUNGSTOWN — The Bummer Fund needs help, and people and their pets need the Bummer Fund —
Deadline nears for scholarship program
YOUNGSTOWN — Friday is the deadline to apply for Ohio’s Educational Choice Scholarship program for
Asbestos removal at West Elementary to cost about $1M
YOUNGSTOWN — It could cost about $1 million to safely remove the asbestos from the old West
Costs for drug treatment triple in Columbiana County over five years
LISBON — The cost of drug treatment in Columbiana County has almost tripled in the last five years.
Salf-defense class for teen girls in Youngstown aims to strengthen self-confidence
YOUNGSTOWN — Self-defense isn’t just about fighting back. It’s about evaluating situations and
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY SBlt Moccasin will meet at 7 p.m. for a program on the Great Lakes by Robert Stanger.
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4339 • Austintown Chapter 4339, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church,
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY • L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a luncheon and meeting at
FEDERATED CLUBS | Programs listed
WEDNESDAY • Youngstown Federation will have a noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave.,
Lawson-Metzinger wedding to be at Sacred Heart
CAMPBELL — Sacred Heart Church in Youngstown will be the setting for the wedding of Candice Lawson,
Bungard-James wedding to be at Avion on the Water
AUSTINTOWN — Announced by Robert and Kimberly Bungard, 236 Third St., is the engagement of their
Taylor-Petuch engagement is being announced
BOARDMAN — Kerri-jo Taylor and James R. Petuch, both of 26 Stanton Ave., are announcing their
N.C. Aquarium to be site or Huff, Lang wedding
HUBBARD — The engagement of Linda Huff and Nathan Lang, both of 107 Stonegate, Columbus, Ind., and
Debra Pagano, Patrick Sichko to wed in May
POLAND — The engagement of Debra Lynn Pagano of University Heights and Patrick Joseph Sichko of
Rules would spawn layoffs, closings, pawnbrokers say
Rules would spawn layoffs, closings, owners say The bills in Congress would lower interest rates
Racing Modifications/Drivers road test new surface at Sharon Speedway
The economy dictated another change at the course: Instead of five divisions racing each weekend,
Offense needs Summers to have big season
Veteran offensive coordinator Brian Wright knows the importance of having a great leader in the
Lawmakers look to put 376 project in fast lane
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Along Pa. Route 60 in Lawrence County, the signs proclaim: Future 376 corridor.
Talons gouge Thunder for 79
Mahoning Valley trailed 27-14 at halftime before losing by 34 points in Tulsa. By ERIC BAILEY
‘B’ stands for bunnies aplenty at Mill Creek
CANFIELD — For the last few years, the faces of many area nursing-home residents have brightened
YSU baseball splits with Cleveland St.
The Penguins won the opener, 6-5, but lost the nightcap to the Vikings, 6-3. By PETE MOLLICA
Thrill of the hunt spells Victory at East Side community center
Tutoring and after-school programs are offered at the center. YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to
Perry, Cabrera share 2-stroke Masters lead
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are each seven strokes behind. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Angel Cabrera
Former Easter Seals poster child is ‘truly a miracle’
LIVE, LOVE and LAUGH By JOANN JONES CANFIELD — A wall decoration hanging in the dining room of
Road to finals goes through Cleveland
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — It’s always tough to repeat as champions, and it will be tougher still for the
Mercer officials consider legislation in wake of fire
MERCER, Pa. — This borough has no ordinance limiting the types of animals that can be housed in a
Easter blessing of food celebrates renewal
The Rev. Nicholas Mancini of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Youngstown conducts a food blessing ceremony on Holy Saturday. The custom asks God's blessing on foods that wiil break the Lenten fast, and which are symbols of the meanings of Easter.
Bulb pot unfamiliar to many collectors
Spring means gardens again have bulbs in bloom. Crocuses, daffodils, tulips, narcissuses and
‘Back To Tennessee’
‘Back To Tennessee’ Billy Ray Cyrus (Lyric Street/Walt Disney) Grade: C Billy Ray Cyrus chose
Minnesota ruins Blue Jackets’ party for 1st playoff berth
COLUMBUS — Marian Gaborik had two goals and an assist to lead the Minnesota Wild past Columbus 6-3
EASTER AT THE VATICAN
Benedict XVI urges Christians to ‘shine as lights’ in the world VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict
Sports briefs
Pavlik Pavlik to appear AUSTINTOWN — Middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik will sign
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul W. Honsinger, 57, of 8951 Youngstown-Kingsville Road,
Summer bookings down in Yellowstone region
Summer bookings down in Yellowstone region CODY, Wyo. — Fewer tourists compared with last year
Literary news in brief
LOCAL Pig Iron meeting YOUNGSTOWN — Pig Iron Literary and Art Works Inc. Art Association will
Fitch’s Tolich, Shiley lead way to East Palestine track victory
EAST PALESTINE — Fitch sophomore Ali Tolich won the shot put and discus events while Jen Shiley won
Sweet set strong foundation, but YSU will face challenges
Editorial: The decision by the board of trustees of Youngstown State University not to renegotiate the terms of
New iPod speakers: cute, compact, colorful
So many iPod speaker systems are available that finding the “best” could take a year. But you can
‘Good Book’ is just that
“Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I Learned When I
NBA Roundup \ Saturday’s games
Nets 103, Magic 93 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vince Carter had 27 points and nine assists, and the
Co-op being formed
Co-op being formed YOUNGSTOWN — People interested in forming a mental health services, consumer-
Many await president’s choice of new church
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and his family are looking for a new church, but his
St. Brendan’s Women League is history
Unlike the month of March, which comes in like a lamb but goes out like a lion, the St. Brendan’s
Listerine and vinegar prove good for the soles
Q. Thanks for a tip you offered. A woman recommended a combination of Listerine and diluted vinegar
$530,000 in support owed
$530,000 in support owed FLINT, Mich. — Authorities in Michigan say a man fathered 14 children
Chinese drywall emits rotten-egg stench
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — At the height of the U.S. housing boom, when building materials were in short
Budget tips
Air travel deals are easy to find online Sometimes a fare is so low it seems too good to be true.
hBring the outside in
hBring the outside in Use the plants in your garden to decorate your home’s interior. You’ll love
Is recession good for your health?
It took a moment to make the connection, but Jake Sawyers says the recession has been good for him,
Strategic Defense
Built-in cabinets and cases solve storage and display problems Built-ins start at about $400 per
the survivors Child stars
Miley Cyrus, 16, has posed for some mildly suggestive photos in Vanity Fair, but she’s thus far a
Laundry 101
Laundry 101 Tips and tricks Whether you find doing laundry relaxing or were born to live with an
Obligation versus entitlement
A fellow, slightly upset at my recent series of columns dealing with the myriad of stupid parenting
He worries that teenage nephew will end up dead
Dear Annie: I am a 46-year-old male, never married, with no children. My sister, “Stacy,” has three
custom BUILT-INS
custom BUILT-INS Room by room John and Elisa McKay’s home in Mission Hills, Kan., features
MetroPCS mimics landline with family ‘groupline’
MetroPCS mimics landline with family ‘groupline’ NEW YORK — Regional wireless carrier MetroPCS
With an Icicle, you can send chills up your microphone
One of the really great computer applications is the ability to record audio and save it to a
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending April 4: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Long Lost” Harlan Coben (Dutton Adult) 2.
‘Today’ concert lineup: No Doubt, Hudson, more
‘Today’ concert lineup: No Doubt, Hudson, more NEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani and Dave
Diane Evans \ DelMio.com University presses work to preserve local culture
The author: Russ Vernon, a famous Akron area grocer who started working at his father’s upscale food
Sing, dance in times of trouble
Opinion: Many were surprised that the final stimulus legislation signed by President Barack Obama preserved a
Magic Tree House coming to Westminster
Magic Tree House coming to Westminster NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — “Magic Tree House: The Musical,” a
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Wealth distribution by government unlawful
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Rampant redistribution of wealth by government is now the norm. So is this: It inflames
Can Miley Cyrus go from Hannah to a grownup?
Once upon a time, Hayley Mills was Disney’s biggest attraction. Hannah Montana, meet Hayley
Better games based on films
Hollywood wants the video game industry to quit putting out clunkers. LOS ANGELES — Video
“The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” (9 p.m., HBO): Precious goes undercover when
“The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” (9 p.m., HBO): Precious goes undercover when a man is suspected
Bar none, chocolate has a long history
“Chocolate: History, Culture and Heritage,” edited by Louis Evan Grivetti and Howard-Yana Shapiro
Volunteers staff various historical sites
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — The Soldiers, Sailors and Pioneers Monument, built on the site of a 19th-
Environmental agency offices pollute creek
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Washington state environmental regulators say they’ve finally found the
Suicide bomber kills 9 U.S.-allied paramilitaries
BAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosives belt Saturday among U.S.-allied Sunni
Separate lane for trucks studied
Some truckers are worried that construction costs could mean higher tolls. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio
MLB Roundup Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Angels 4 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jason Bay homered twice and drove in three
Prison attacks are increasing, officials say
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Officials say attacks in Ohio’s prisons have increased recently, partly
Arrest of Sunday school teacher in slaying of girl shocks community
TRACY, Calif. (AP) — Police said Saturday they do not know what motivated the Sunday school teacher
NHL Roundup \ Saturday’s other games
King 4, Sharks 3 LOS ANGELES — Wayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist, and Jonathan Quick made 27
MLS Roundup \ Saturday’s games
FC Dallas 1, Toronto FC 1 TORONTO — Pablo Ricchetti scored in the 86th minute, and FC Dallas
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Demetrius R. Ison The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
People here set an example
Opinion: People here set an example EDITOR: I’m writing to express my immense gratitude for the
Ohio’s options include slots and tax increases
COLUMBUS — The abysmal state of Ohio’s revenue forecast has a pair of competing factions offering
No strength in numbers for nation’s uninsured
WASHINGTON (AP) — If the uninsured were a political lobbying group, they’d have more members than
GPS device helps keep track of pets
For owners of lost pets, the frantic search for Fido does not always end happily. Now one company
Modern-day piracy arose from 20 years of lawlessness in Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — They’ve been described as “noble heroes” by sympathetic Somalis anddenounced
Captain saved our lives, crew says
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It began with a grappling hook coming over the stern. Suddenly, a group of
Pitt’s defense rules during spring game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — As usual at Pitt in the springtime, the defense is ahead of the offense. Way
Discrepancy exists in POW numbers in U.S.
Prisoners of war suffer in ways most veterans don’t, enduring humiliating forced marches, torture or
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Civil Service Commission, 1 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.
Protests lead Thais to cancel summit
PATTAYA, Thailand — Anti-government demonstrators derailed Asia’s most important multilateral summit
After criticism, Arizona State will name scholarship program after Obama
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Stung by criticism of its decision not to award President Barack Obama an
Lurking: Tiger, Phil in same pairing
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Between them, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have slipped into a famed green jacket
Diverse signs illustrating ups & downs of economy
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Friday night in northern New Jersey, circa April 2009, offers clues to prove
A cool idea for global warming?
“It would be preferable by far to solve this problem by reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.”
Papa Clem wins Derby
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Papa Clem won the Arkansas Derby, holding off Old Fashioned in the stretch to
Obama calls for global cooperation to address economic, other problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global cooperation is needed to tackle the financial meltdown, climate change,
Boston rallies from 2-goal deficit to claim NCAA hockey title in OT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boston University must feel as though it got to celebrate this NCAA hockey
Hometown residents pray for safe return
UNDERHILL, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont family of hostage sea captain Richard Phillips can be buoyed by
Sports notices
BASEBALL Established 11U — team seeks 1-2 players. Call (330) 720-3627. BB Rooners — has a
MASTER'S LEADERBOARD Round 3
Angel Cabrera68-68-69-205-11 Kenny Perry68-67—70-205-11 Chad Campbell68-68—72—207-9 Jim
Armed forces digest
VETERANS Reserve center reunion VIENNA — Twenty years ago, a new Naval Reserve center was opened
Today in history
Today is Easter Sunday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2009. There are 263 days left in the year. On
Blue Jays hang on to beat Tribe
Blue Jays hang on to beat Tribe The Cleveland Indians are on the verge of matching a 95-year-old
Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Dawn M. Price
Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Dawn M. Price HELPING OUT: Air Force Master Sgt. Cordelia Dorsey of
Right to Life sets fund-raising dinner
BOARDMAN — Thomas Strobhar, founder and president of Pro Vita Advisors, is the keynote speaker for
Sports schedules
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today — Baseball vs. Cleveland St. at Eastwood, 3 p.m.; men’s golf at Addidas
Grow organic crops
hGrow organic crops Whoever said that you have to own a big backyard to grow a vegetable garden
Valparaiso takes three from YSU
CANFIELD — The Youngstown State softball team fell to 6-27 overall and 3-11 in the Horizon League
THUNDER NOTEBOOK News and notes from Oklahoma
Long journey to Oklahoma: Mahoning Valley’s 16-hour bus ride to Tulsa took a little longer to get
Milestones
STATE PATROL Trooper honored An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper from Niles has been named
Deadly Farrell fire ruled accidental
FARRELL, Pa. — The state police fire marshal’s office has ruled a house fire that killed two men
Shorthanded goals Pens alive for fourth
MONTREAL (AP) — Maxime Talbot and Kris Letang scored short-handed goals 55 seconds apart midway
Suit filed over 2007 fatal crash on state Route 11
The complaint seeks more than $25,000 in damages. YOUNGSTOWN — A lawsuit has been filed on
Fallujah video game angers some families
RALEIGH, N.C. — A North Carolina company that plans to release a video game about one of the Iraq
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 15, Texas 2 Toronto 13, Cleveland 7 N.Y. Yankees 4,
Ursuline blanks United; South Range, Rockets split
HANOVERTON — Kasey Foley’s three hits included two doubles and drove in three runs for the Ursuline
McCulloh clutch in Spartans’ win
UNIONTOWN — Boardman senior Kevin McCulloh (2-0) struck out eight with one walk over eight innings,
9 treated after crash on state Route 11
9 treated after crash on state Route 11 CANFIELD — The head-on collision of a car and a van on
Future of GM worries many
Workers, suppliers, retirees, shareholders and dealers fear bankruptcy is the most likely
Bowling leaders
TEAMS Wedgewood Ladies Trio — Winslow’s Cafe of Mary Berquist, Sandra Podolsky and Yolanda
Antiques
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Halladay, Blue Jays keep Indians winless
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians are on the verge of matching a 95-year-old record. It’s not a
Doumit’s slam leads Bucs over Reds, 10-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ryan Doumit settled in front of a laptop set up on a folding table in the middle
Easter blessing of food celebrates renewal
Some items typically included in the baskets include eggs, ham, kielbasi, cheese, salt and beets.
Teen driver wins Nationwide race at Nashville track
GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Teen star Joey Logano raced to his second career NASCAR Nationwide Series
Senior Center activities
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
Prevent poisoning
When it comes to household chemicals, poisoning is a serious risk. The most common cases of
In the Cup! Area Holes in One
Area Holes in One Don Kniska aced the 130-yard No. 16 at Tippecanoe with a pitching wedge. He was
Sports schedules, today and Monday
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” 10 a.m. (ESPN2) Drag racing: NHRA. 11 a.m.
Angels for Animals plans garage sale
Lisa-Ann Ishihara ANIMAL ATTRACTION: All smiles as they prepare for a big fundraiser, the Angels