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Phantoms fall, 6-4, in Game 2
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Justin Faulk and Jacob Fallon scored two quick goals at the outset of the third
Fines to be paid in litter pickup program in Liberty
LIBERTY — Township police and Girard Municipal Court Judge Michael Bernard have come up with a plan
Two more express interest for Mahoning County Dem chair post
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City Council President Charles Sammarone and ex-New Middletown Mayor Mike
Three nabbed after Canfield prostitution investigation
CANFIELD — City police arrested three people this afternoon in connection with a two-month
Woman run over by car at Youngstown shooting scene
YOUNGSTOWN — A shooting on the city’s South Side around 11:30 a.m. today resulted in a woman being
Ohio lawmakers working to stop tax surprise for pensioners in 2010
COLUMBUS — Two Republican state lawmakers want to send a message to the federal government and save
ODOT unwraps $150 million in Valley construction projects
BOARDMAN — A project to widen a portion of U.S. Route 224 with the addition of right-turn lanes from
GM assures Strickland that Cruze will come to Lordstown
Gov. Ted Strickland has received assurances from General Motors that it remains committed to
Community center to be setting for breakfast
Community center to be setting for breakfast CAMPBELL — A pancake, sausage, orange juice, and
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS • The McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room
Hockey deal for Chevy Centre advances
An ECHL ownership group is no longer negotiating to bring a team to Youngstown next season, the
Brode: Lord of the Ring
After a strong indoor track season, Canfield senior Dustin Brode has taken aim at a state outdoor
Thunder looks to Pioneer a win
Mahoning Valley has never won against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the two years they’ve met.
Forum CEO expresses optimism
YOUNGSTOWN — So far, so good is the message Forum Health President and chief executive officer
Enrollment policy at YEC goes beyond city district
A new middle school opening this fall will serve as a feeder program for Youngstown Early College.
WR aims for another season of big catches
YSU junior Dominique Barnes had a team-high 38 receptions last year as a sophomore. By PETE
New Niles ordinance cracks down on noise
Police will have ‘clear guidelines’ for dealing with the nuisance. NILES — After more than
Phantoms steal home edge with 4-1 win
Goaltender Jordan Tibbett made 47 saves in Mahoning Valley’s win over the U.S. National Team in
Gabriel’s gem helps lead Poland into Grand Strand championship
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Poland freshman Erin Gabriel struck out a career-high 18 with one walk, tossing
Man gets prison term in drowning of boy, 15
The victim’s mother came from Japan for the sentencing. YOUNGSTOWN — David Sharpe, the 46-
Opt-out natural-gas program extended in Trumbull Co.
Senior citizens get an additional discount in the program. WARREN — Trumbull County
Pointing blame for violence
Fadel Samad, owner of F&N Market on Shehy Street, says he does not want the city to shut down his store down after a fatal shooting next to the store that left one man dead another critically injured.
Area business briefs
REGION Cboss awarded OBMV contract BOARDMAN — Cboss has been awarded a contract to develop the
Area sports notices
area Mud Bog scheduled LISBON — The Tri-County Four-Wheelers will be the host of a Mud Bog on
NASCAR's Joe Gibbs growing up fast
18-year-old Logano gaining confidence He is the first driver to win two Nationwide races before
Sports results
softball Bethany 7-12, Grove City 1-11 — Bethany is 16-12, 6-2 Presidents’ Athletic Conference.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people: Raymond J.
Crime Stoppers: Hit-and-run in Austintown
A hit-and-run accident in Austintown is the focus of Crime Stoppers this week: Crime: Hit-and-run
Goren on bridge
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Notable and quotable
Opinion: “Everybody out there give your mother a hug. Yeah, don’t wait. Life is precious. And what a
Sports on TV today and Saturday
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: China Open. 11 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Nationwide Series
Signs show recession easing, economic experts say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Housing construction unexpectedly plunged, the number of people receiving jobless
Mall operator files for bankruptcy protection
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s second-largest shopping mall owner, General Growth Properties, filed
Industry seeks influence in new food-safety law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The battered peanut industry has a new message: Peanuts are safe to eat, and
GM to launch bond offer
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. is preparing to launch a public bond-exchange offer soon so the
UAW focusing on talks with Chrysler
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union has placed concession talks with General Motors Corp.
Fla. fugitives suspected of killing woman
PALATKA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities searched Thursday for two men who escaped from a Florida jail and
Obama indicates he’ll back off support for assault weapons ban
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Confronting a Mexican drug war that is “sowing chaos in our communities,”
Pirates on high seas are Islamic terrorists
Opinion: One can be sure that had things gone badly and Capt. Phillips had been killed, or if the president
Strickland’s budget likely to cause deficit, Ohio auditor says
The governor said his budget is fiscally responsible. COLUMBUS — The lone Republican among
Mental-health officials hoping stimulus funds restore programs
When stimulus money arrives, the board will restore cuts to the extent it can. YOUNGSTOWN —
Stimulus money offers new hope for Ohio
Opinion: The just-passed federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will relieve need and help halt the
China bracing for inflation in the U.S.
Opinion: China is the largest foreign holder of U.S. government bonds. But, instead of buying more of those
Lawyers want client evaluated 2nd time
DAYTON (AP) — Attorneys for a man accused of killing a woman in her home and leaving her 4-year-old
Union: Don’t use inmates for Statehouse work
Prisoners would work on groundskeeping and night cleaning. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio wants to use
Rep. Ryan spends more than he raised
Ryan gave $10,000 to the Ohio Democratic Party and $2,000 to a Senate candidate. YOUNGSTOWN —
Public should be told more about how dog was shot
Editorial: Public should be told more about how dog was shot America loves dogs. Witness that even in a time
NORTHFIELD eNTRIES
NORTHFIELD eNTRIES Saturday — 7 P.M. 1st—PACE, OPEN, $5,000, 1 Mile MI Up Front Guy,D
Browns’ goal is to win division
So says new general manager George Kokinis, who wouldn’t discuss trade rumors. By STEVE DOERSCHUK
Sharon officials to seek addition of 3 cops to force
SHARON, Pa. — The city’s police chief and mayor say they plan to ask for three more police officers,
Clippers tame Tigers
Area baseball COLUMBIANA — Eric Kissel singled and doubled, Matt Douglas had two hits and Tyler
What’s the end game?
What’s the end game? Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Businesses and markets abhor uncertainty. But the
Scottish singer wows the world on TV, YouTube
BLACKBURN, Scotland (AP) — In a week, Susan Boyle has gone from karaoke and her local church choir
Board rejects Demjanjuk bid; court wants more information
CLEVELAND (AP) — A U.S. appeals court wants to see details of a medical report indicating that John
Korean War remains return
Korean War remains return ST. LOUIS — The remains of a soldier who was captured by enemy forces
Somali premier: We know IDs of pirate leaders
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Somalia’s prime minister says his government has identified many pirate
Kopnitsky’s sentences total 11 months
The man’s original charges related to making false 911 calls. YOUNGSTOWN — Failing a drug test
Israel dismisses U.S. efforts on Palestinian state
JERUSALEM — In a direct challenge to President Barack Obama’s commitment to rejuvenate moribund
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday N.Y. Rangers 4,
U.S. aims at stability in Haiti, Clinton says
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton assured Haitians on
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 9, Chicago White Sox 0 Cleveland 5, Kansas City 4
Senate hearings to probe wiretapping of U.S. citizens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Thursday that the panel would
More hockey/C6
XJohnny Meo, right, of the Mahoning Valley Phantoms was named recipient of the North American Hockey
NAHL honors Phantoms’ Meo
BOARDMAN — Johnny Meo of the Mahoning Valley Phantoms was named recipient of the North American
Prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL LINESCORES MASSILLON JACKSON 8, FITCH 2 Fitch0000020—255 Jackson003302x—8101 Chris
Police seek suspect in Austintown robbery
Police seek suspect in Austintown robbery AUSTINTOWN — Township police continue looking for the
MOVIE REVIEWS
“Adventureland” (C): On the surface, director Greg Mottola’s follow-up to “Superbad” looks like
Bobby Rahal steers his son in the right direction
Bobby Rahal likes to take a hands-off approach in the career of his 20-year-old son, Graham. Even
Obama clears CIA officials in interrogations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama absolved the CIA from prosecution for harsh, painful
N.Y. governor introduces bill to legalize same-sex marriage
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson introduced a bill Thursday to legalize same-sex marriage in New
Foxx apologizes to Cyrus
Foxx apologizes to Cyrus NEW YORK — Jamie Foxx has apologized to teen star Miley Cyrus for a radio
Today in history
Today is Friday, April 17, the 107th day of 2009. There are 258 days left in the year. On this date
Cavaliers expect to play for the title
When Kobe Bryant was last seen in the playoffs, he was hopeless and helpless as his Los Angeles
Boardman police carry AEDs in cruisers for heart-attack victims
Supervisors regularly ensure the devices are charged and working properly. BOARDMAN — Township
Three-run homer by Berkman lifts Astros over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two at-bats made all the difference for the Astros. The first ended with Lance
Arnett lends voice to animated series
NEW YORK (AP) — “My PEANUT butter! ... my PEAnut butter! ... MYYYY peanut butter!” At full
“Guitar Hero: Metallica”
“Guitar Hero: Metallica” Activision for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, PS2 Genre: Music
Cost to adopt dog at pound rises to $100
LISBON — The price for a dog at the Columbiana County Dog Pound just increased for a good cause.
Warren woman charged with robbery in Boardman store
BOARDMAN — Police arrested a Warren woman accused of using her baby’s carrier to shoplift from a
$310K from sales-tax fund to aid extension service, county SWCD
The extension service had threatened layoffs after the commissioners eliminated 40 percent of its
Bigger can mean better regarding af2 success
Last week, the Mahoning Valley Thunder’s first road game of the season was played in Tulsa’s new
Kutcher and CNN are all a-Twitter
The actor challenged CNN and its founder, Ted Turner. The race for 1 million followers on
Flaming Lips to headline Earth Day show in D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rock band The Flaming Lips is headlining an Earth Day concert on the National Mall
‘17 Again’ relives age-old movie theme
Movie revisits the theme of “what if.” Who wouldn’t want to be a teenager once more? Or turn
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Vacation plans? These hints will help
Dear Readers: It is time to begin thinking about summer vacation, and there are several things you
Births, April 17, 2009
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace David and Jacqueline Evans, Boardman, boy, April 2. Dr. Brian
‘17 Again’? Maybe not
‘17 again’ Grade: C Director: Burr Steers Running time: 98 minutes. Rating: PG-13 for
NBC broadcaster John Madden announces his retirement
NEW YORK (AP) — John Madden’s last game as a football announcer was a thrilling Super Bowl decided
Song penned by Capone recorded for CD release
Song penned by Capone recorded for CD release CHICAGO (AP) — He never sang to the feds, but it
House revises Strickland plan to fund schools
The bill provides more state money to poor districts and successful charter schools. COLUMBUS
Antonini quits thankless job as Dems chair
Opinion: You would think the job of chairing the Mahoning County Democratic Party is an easy one. After
Cafaro-Grendell proposal addresses sewage-system laws
The senators hope to see the legislation passed by June. WARREN — Two state senators believe
Flyers need answer to Pens’ speed
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The speed the Pittsburgh Penguins brought at them shift after shift, period after
Her husband is playing a dangerous game
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 22 years and have two children. “Myles” works for a
Holding politicians to promises
Opinion: Holding politicians to promises EDITOR: By now most voters in Boardman are aware that the 2.2
Deadlines must be met
Opinion: Deadlines must be met EDITOR: Congressman Ryan is too late for today’s session and too early for
Tribe wins in N.Y. stadium debut
NEW YORK — At the end of the second inning, while Kelly Shoppach was running off the field after
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