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Two hospitalized after four-vehicle crash
BOARDMAN — Four vehicles were involved in an accident on Tippecanoe Road. A call came into the
Woman gets probation for having sex with minor boys in 2008
WARREN — An 18-year-old woman who pleaded guilty to having sex with two minor boys in July 2008 will
Lawrence Co. Animal Relief Fund meeting is Wednesday
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund will have a volunteer meeting Wednesday.
State releases $3.7M to help cover Youngstown school board costs
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released nearly $3.7 million in the form of a solvency loan
More charges filed in prostitution ring in Canfield
CANFIELD — The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department charged two more individuals in relation to a
Warren Subway restaurant robbed Sunday
WARREN — Police are looking for the gunman and accomplice who robbed the Subway restaurant on
Gypsy Lane BMV deputy registrar agency closed until further notice
YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles deputy registrar agency, 667 Gypsy Lane, temporarily
U.S. Rep. Altmire has session Tuesday in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire of McCandless, R-4th, will speak to the Lawrence County
Port authority to hire company to find economic director
The Western Reserve Port Authority plans Wednesday to hire a firm that will find the ideal person to serve as economic development director for Mahoning and Trumbull counties tapping.
Poland Council has hiring of full-time police officer on agenda
POLAND — Village council meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the hiring of a full-time police officer is
West Park bridge in Weathersfield Township closed for nine months
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township residents are reminded that a nine-month bridge replacement
GM exec says 1,600 will lose jobs in next few days
GM exec says 1,600 will lose jobs in next few days
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
bingo, card parties • St. James Altar and Rosary Society will have its 53rd Annual Spring Card
Prescott Burgess, Baltimore Ravens, LB, 2 years experience: The Warren Harding High graduate spent
Prescott Burgess, Baltimore Ravens, LB, 2 years experience: The Warren Harding High graduate spent
Braves bounce back to beat Bucs, 11-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The regulars are returning from injuries and ailments, so maybe their Atlanta
Brian Gay dazzles for Verizon Heritage record
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Brian Gay put on a record-setting show at the Verizon Heritage.
Flyers capture Game 3 victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Flyers opened to a throwback video from the Stanley Cup glory days, then
Pistons regroup after nightmare in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (AP) — Detroit coach Michael Curry got home Saturday night after his team’s playoff loss
Police seeking witnesses of motorcycle-SUV collision
No charges have been filed against the driver of the SUV. BOARDMAN — Police continue to
Mill Creek farm opens to visitors
The farm will be open for tours on weekends through October. CANFIELD — Four-year-old Caynia
Parking deck plan worries YSU group
The Student Government Association favors a revamp over demolition. YOUNGSTOWN — The Student
Overworked employee needs way to de-stress
Dear Annie: A few years ago, the company I work for laid off a number of employees. This had a
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Brittany Watson and Kyle McMath, Youngstown, boy, April 18.
Workers seek good role models
NEW YORK (AP) — One chief executive tutors another. A mother on flex-time shows her younger
Give the pirates one warning and blow ‘em out of the water
Opinion: Give the pirates one warning and blow ‘em out of the water EDITOR: I have a hard time trying to
Mentoring | Tips
How to find and keep a mentor involved in your life: Look for someone who shares your interests —
An economic impact study shows that America’s beer industry, directly and indirectly,
An economic impact study shows that America’s beer industry, directly and indirectly, contributes
NBA Roundup \ Sunday’s other games
76ers 100, Magic 98 ORLANDO, Fla. — Andre Iguodala and the Philadelphia 76ers left the Magic
Restaurants see rise in diners that BYOB
NEW YORK (AP) — Bringing your own bottle of wine to your favorite restaurant is getting cheaper and
It’s time to debate legalization of drugs
Opinion: Some readers dared me to go a giant step further than an earlier column agreeing with Secretary of
Newspapers should fight theft of content
Opinion: In France, newspapers are in trouble, just as they are in the United States. Nicolas Sarkozy, the
Russia is incredible shrinking nation
Opinion: WASHINGTON — America’s “progressive” president has some peculiarly retro policies. Domestically, his
Girard native ready for Beantown
Fran Kozlowski wanted to complete a marathon before she turned 40. She did and in the process
Lakers squeak past Jazz, 113-110
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pardon Phil Jackson’s lack of enthusiasm for how the Los Angeles Lakers played in
Flyers bounce Penguins, 6-3
Flyers bounce Penguins, 6-3 Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored their first goals of the series
Race still 26.2 miles long, but Boston events are longer
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon is getting longer. Not the race — it remains at 26.2 miles for
Identity thieves prey on the unemployed
ORLANDO SENTINEL ORLANDO, Fla. — With unemployment soaring, identity thieves are increasingly
Regional Business Digest
REGION Professional women to meet, elect officers YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business &
Sheriff: 3 children drown after car goes in Ark. lake
Sheriff: 3 children drown after car goes in Ark. lake PLUMERVILLE, Ark. — Three children died
SCHEDULE Jackets vs. Red Wings
SCHEDULE Jackets vs. Red Wings Thursday: Detroit 4, Columbus 1 Saturday: Detroit 4, Columbus 0;
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Indians 3
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Boardman High School plans spring concert
Boardman High School plans spring concert BOARDMAN — Boardman High School will have its spring
MLB Roundup Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Orioles 1 BOSTON — Jon Lester pitched seven shutout innings to return
Cemetery board reaffirms flag ban
Gravesite flags are permitted and encouraged, the administrator of St. John Church said.
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Atlantic R (Rivera)8.604.403.00 Bradley (Ccamaque)4.003.20
Tons of pharmaceuticals taint U.S. water, investigation reveals
U.S. manufacturers, including major drugmakers, have legally released at least 271 million pounds of
NHL Roundup Sunday’s other games
Canucks 3, Blues 2 ST. LOUIS — Roberto Luongo carried the Vancouver Canucks for two games.
Wings switch to high gear
The champs have a 2-game lead as Columbus prepares for its first playoff game. COLUMBUS (AP) — As
Madonna injured in fall from horse in Hamptons
Madonna injured in fall from horse in Hamptons NEW YORK — Madonna is under the care of doctors
River threatens graves of War of 1812 soldiers
SPENCERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Soldiers from the War of 1812 are facing a modern-day battle. Currents
Health coverage proposals \ A history
Health coverage proposals \ A history A look at the history of major health coverage initiatives
Agenda Today
Agenda Today Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.; caucus, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY RESULTS
SATURDAY RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES MATHEWS 5, PYMATUNING VALLEY 1 Py Valley0000100—110
Police charge driver in fatal crash
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston police have charged a driver suspected of being intoxicated when his vehicle
Miss North Carolina named Miss USA 2009
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miss North Carolina USA Kristen Dalton was crowned Miss USA 2009 on Sunday, beating
NBA SCHEDULE Cavs vs. Pistons
NBA SCHEDULE Cavs vs. Pistons Saturday: Cleveland 102, Detroit 84 Cleveland leads series 1-0
Martin takes Subway
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One by one the visitors filed into Victory Lane, eager to pay their respects
Niles board to pick sites of elementary schools May 21
NILES — The board of education will choose the two sites for its new elementary schools during its
area
area Correction Game 3 of the Mahoning Valley Phantoms-U.S. National Team playoff series will be
States scrutinize trade of tax breaks for jobs
The time-honored swap of millions of dollars in tax breaks for the promise of thousands of jobs is
AREA DIAMONDS \ Softball and baseball
Softball Boardman 20-9, Parma Normandy 0-0 PARMA — In her first varsity decision, Julie Sokol
Holocaust museum opens in Skokie, Ill.
SKOKIE, Ill. (AP) — Thousands of people attended the opening Sunday of a $45 million Holocaust
Serving as venue for Ohio justices
Students to hear 4 cases in Lisbon By D.A. WILKINSON LISBON — Columbiana County Prosecutor
Diabetes: Some beat it, but are they cured?
JoAnne Zoller Wagner’s diagnosis as prediabetic wasn’t enough to compel her to change her habits and
Judge to hear Hurricane Katrina liability case
ATLANTA — A federal judge in New Orleans will hear what attorneys call “the last case standing”
Another Wicks on campus
Saturday morning as I was sitting up in the stands at Stambaugh Stadium watching the Youngstown
Economy lags, so Army gets more selective
WASHINGTON — The Army stopped accepting felons and recent drug abusers into its ranks last month as
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 7-1-1 Pick 4, 6-4-6-5 Rolling Cash 5, 14-18-21-
FORT AMANDA | History, mission
A few facts from War of 1812-era Fort Amanda: Built in 1812 by Kentucky troops. Enlarged to
Exxon Mobil overtakes Wal-Mart in Fortune 500
NEW YORK (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp. unseated Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in the 2009 Fortune 500 list,
Overnight star rules Brittania and YouTube
LONDON (AP) — Singing sensation Susan Boyle said that she’s untroubled by people drawing contrasts
SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Flyers
SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Flyers Wednesday: Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1 Friday: Pittsburgh 3,
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 4, Oakland 2, 12 innings Cleveland 22, N.Y. Yankees 4
‘Empire of the Sun’ author dies at 78
LONDON (AP) — J.G. Ballard, best known for the autobiographical novel “Empire Of The Sun,” which
Iran official: Let reporter have full defense
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said Sunday that an American journalist convicted of spying for
113th Boston Marathon
113th Boston Marathon When Today — Patriots Day Start times Push Rim Wheelchair: 9:22 a.m.
NATO ships, choppers hunt down 7 pirates
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — NATO warships and helicopters pursued Somali pirates for seven hours after
‘Doctor DoLittle’ Fund-raising movie
The Humane Society of Columbiana County is offering two opportunities to see the classic children’s
Officials: Government unlikely to take over a big bank
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some big banks will need more bailout bucks, Obama administration officials said
Obama: Reaching out to enemies strengthens U.S.
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Defending his brand of world politics, President Barack Obama said
Blagojevich seeks to join series
The ex-governor needs permission from the judge to leave the country. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) —
NEW ON HOME VIDEO DVD releases
TV to DVD “House of Saddam”: This four-part HBO series follows the rise and fall of Iraq’s
WVU to YSU: Rodemoyer set to go
The Sharon native was a starter for the Mountaineers before transferring to the Penguins. By
TODAY
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” Noon (FSN Pitt) “Inside Pirates Baseball.” 4:30
Homeland Security leaders defend memo on veterans
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Top Department of Homeland Security officials on Sunday defended an agency
image boost Other possibilities
We’re used to seeing washed-up celebrities attempt to stage comebacks by appearing on reality
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Dancing with the Stars” (8 p.m., ABC): The field is slimming down, as are the dancers, as the last
Torture won’t be tolerated
Torture won’t be tolerated Miami Herald: One of Barack Obama’s first decisions as president was to
Today is Monday, April 20, the 110th day of 2009. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, April 20, the 110th day of 2009. There are 255 days left in the year. On this date
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Leslie D. Howard The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
NORWAY
NORWAY Stavanger Aftenbladet, Stavanger, April 15: The Americans have a new hero, and President
How to keep your job and your sanity
Experts say a bad attitude is one of the top reasons a manager lets someone go. NEW YORK (AP) —
“I think that’s a great movie. I mean, did he mean it as an insult?”
Opinion: “I think that’s a great movie. I mean, did he mean it as an insult?” Adam Lambert “American
Postage stamps, grocery bags also can help food banks
Dear Heloise: I read your column in The (Northwest Indiana) Times newspaper. Food-pantry charities
‘NEAT’ and CRAFTY
Bakery building brings creativity to the forefront By ED RUNYAN YOUNGSTOWN — A first glance,
Greco, McGlynn reflect on Year One
The Mahoning Valley football players are preparing for Round Two in the NFL. By JOE SCALZO At
Health care: Deal or no deal? Senators begin work
WASHINGTON (AP) — This time it’s really going to happen. Or so they claim. Senators get down to
HANDS ON: Amelia Dale of Struthers forms a necklace pendant from metal clay, which can easily be
HANDS ON: Amelia Dale of Struthers forms a necklace pendant from metal clay, which can easily be
OHIO SUPREME COURT \ Scheduled cases The state’s high court will hear arguments in these four cases Wednesday in the Columbiana County Courthouse in Lisbon:
State of Ohio v. Hugh Hunter, Cuyahoga County Legal question: Did a court decision void a state
A young Blake Edwards saddles up on DVD
Before he became a famous director and the husband of Julie Andrews, Blake Edwards once rode the
Racism conference opens as more decide to boycott
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations opens its first global racism conference in eight years today with
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Korff Holdings v. CitiCapital Commercial Leasing Corp., money.
Victors — not victims
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — The “boy in the window” — who fell bloodied and paralyzed into the arms of
Riding With… Dave Blaney
Saturday’s race: The Trumbull County finished 42nd in Saturday’s Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix
Bummed in the Bronx
The Indians fail to hold early 3-0 lead NEW YORK (AP) — Even while the umpires checked the replay,
A decade is not long enough to put Columbine behind us
Editorial: A decade is not long enough to put Columbine behind us Ten years ago today, the nation was shocked
Film ‘Dr. Dolittle’ to help raise funds for Humane Society
County commissioners may decide to increase adoption fees for abandoned pets. COLUMBIANA — A
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