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‘Feed the Need’ event will be Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — “Feed the Need” food giveaway will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of
11-year-old boy dies of wounds in drive-by shooting in Warren
WARREN — A drive-by shooting on Wick Street Southeast April 13 has claimed a second life — that of
One remains hospitalized from four-vehicle crash
BOARDMAN — One victim of an accident involving three cars and a pick-up truck remains in critical
910th Airlift Medical Squadron heads for Dominican Republic
VIENNA — A 28-member team from the 910th Airlift Wing’s Medical Squadron will leave Saturday via a
Volunteer meeting for Lawrence Co. Animal Relief Fund is April 29
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County Animal Relief Fund will have a volunteer meeting April 29.
Man charged with attempted arson of Boardman High School
BOARDMAN — A West Boulevard man has been charged with arson in an attempt earlier this month to set
Woman injured in South Side shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — An ongoing family feud between two households on Cleveland Street on the city’s South
GM could get $5 billion more from feds
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. could get as much as $5 billion more in federal loans, while Chrysler LLC could get $500 million as they race against government-imposed deadlines to restructure, according to a government report filed Tuesday.
Mahoning Valley unemployment rates remain high
Unemployment rates in the Mahoning Valley last month remained roughly double what they were a year
Niles man wounded after party in the city
NILES — Mitchell Hall, 22, of Niles, is in serious condition at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Appliance recycling drive set Saturday in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling will sponsor an appliance recycling drive from
ABWA chapter names Novak as Woman of Year
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association has chosen
O-My-O chapter honors member for dedication
AUSTINTOWN — O-My-O Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association honored Estelle Chizmar as
Morris-Sweeney wedding to be at Poland Church
POLAND — Ron and Sheri Morris, 2905 Thunderbird Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Pondillo-Carroll wedding plans are announced
SAN ANTONIO, Fla. — Kelly Lynn Pondillo and Steven Austin Carroll, both of San Antonio, are
Miss Wolfgang, Mr. Marapese to be married
STRUTHERS — Richard Wolfgang and Ben Jr. and Tammy Marapese, all of Struthers, are announcing the
Swafford-Gozur wedding to be in South Carolina
ROCK HILL, S.C. — The engagement of Jodi Kristen Swafford and Eric Justin Gozur II, both of Rock
Bisby-Cartwright engagement is being announced
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Jack and Peg Bisby, 518 Powell Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Shop Hop for moms
Shop Hop for moms NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — New Wilmington Area Chamber of Commerce will host a
GM axes 1,600 salaried positions
A Lordstown UAW official says the plant and GM will survive any restructuring. DETROIT — About
Zordich excited for opportunity to coach at YSU
BOARDMAN — For the past two months, Michael Zordich has made the most of his transition from private
Solvency loan set for city schools
Treasurer hopes district can avoid using the $3.7M STAFF REPORT COLUMBUS — The state
Port authority to hire firm in hopes of landing ‘best talent’ to be director
Officials OK spending up to $100,000 for director job that could pay $210,000. The Western
Red-shouldered hawk builds nest on fire escape
Shades of Alfred Hitchcock — the bird attacked a custodian. A huge Red-shouldered hawk has
Schools seek transportation savings
The transportation workers’ union has promised a fight if the contract is approved. YOUNGSTOWN
Cavs’ Brown NBA coach of year
Brown has taken Cleveland to the postseason in each of his four seasons. INDEPENDENCE (AP) —
Belinky orders dissolution of humane society
The humane society’s remaining funds will be shared equally by six other organizations.
McKinney sentenced to 7 years in shooting
The defendant is already serving two consecutive life prison terms for the murders. YOUNGSTOWN
UAW to members: Lobby Obama
NEW YORK (AP) — The United Auto Workers, facing the prospect of deeper wage and benefit cuts, urged
Feisty Philadelphia back in the series
Game 4 is tonight at the Wachovia Center. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Old-time hockey got the
Cavs’ Joe Smith is back where he wanted to be
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Joe Smith’s hoops odyssey has spanned 14 years and bridged from Golden State to
Can Blue Jackets respond for their loud, proud fans?
COLUMBUS (AP) — A raucous capacity crowd is expected to energize the Columbus Blue Jackets in their
Pepsi makes $6B bid for two bottlers
NEW YORK (AP) — PepsiCo Inc.’s $6 billion bid to buy its two largest bottlers should make the owner
YSU men’s basketball team hands out awards
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State men’s basketball program recognized several outstanding individual
Financial stocks take a tumble
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are back to worrying about banks. Long-present unease about soured loans
Evidence against fianc is pretty flimsy
Dear Annie: My 41-year-old fianc , “Michael,” recently started a new job that requires some
Have the foresight to check out vision program
Dear Heloise: Thank you for your article on Eyecare America’s Seniors Eyecare Program. I called the
Local jobs program receives $3.5 million
COLUMBIANA — Despite Monday’s rain, Columbiana County Commissioner Penny Traina said, “The sun is
Internet offers deals and ‘steals’ for travelers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Internet has caused havoc for many industries that rely on consumer relations.
MOUNTAINEER Results
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Diamond B (Knott)5.403.002.80 Shifty Afoot (Sarvis)3.802.80
Two more face charges in suspected prostitution ring
CANFIELD — The Mahoning County sheriff charged two more people in relation to a suspected
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. April 28 at Perkins
Sports digest
area Giuriceo fights again on May 2 JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Area professional boxer Jake Giuriceo will
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ashley Kachurek and Timothy Takat, Austintown, boy, April
Here’s another alternative
Opinion: Here’s another alternative EDITOR: I was sorry to hear the news that Byzantine Catholic Central
Boardman’s budget will be put to stress test by the state
Editorial: Of all the comments made recently by public officials about the challenges confronting government
mlb roundup \ Monday’s other games
Red Sox 12, Orioles 1 BOSTON — A couple of slumping sluggers broke out on Patriots’ Day for the
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Mark Martin savoring his victory
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One by one the visitors filed into Victory Lane, eager to pay their respects
Oracle Corp. buys Sun Microsystems Inc. for $7.4B
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oracle Corp. snapped up computer server and software maker Sun Microsystems
Pair of 3rds for USA in Boston
Ethiopia’s Deriba Merga won the men’s race. BOSTON (AP) — American Kara Goucher ripped off the
IOC returns to London for update on ’12
LONDON (AP) — A year after inspectors gave London organizers “9.75 out of 10” for their work so far,
QB isn’t the safe choice, but likely one for Lions
The Detroit Lions didn’t get to 0-16 by drafting wisely — think Charles Rogers, Joey Harrington,
HRs flying out of Yanks’ park at record pace
NEW YORK (AP) — Home runs are flying out of Yankee Stadium at a record pace for a new ballpark.
Cable prepares for Raiders’ draft
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Tom Cable spent his first two years in Oakland rebuilding the Raiders’
U.S. must leave Middle East now
Opinion: President Barack Obama holds my admiration with high hopes for his message of change in Washington,
CAW chief mum on concessions
TORONTO (AP) — The president of the Canadian Auto Workers union refused to say Monday whether the
Ray Allen carries Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen picked the perfect time to snap out of his shooting slump. Allen made a
Klitschko predicts long, slow beating
LONDON (AP) — Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko fought off a barrage of David Haye’s insults
Heisman winner Blanchard dies at 84
BULVERDE, Texas (AP) — Felix “Doc” Blanchard was a college football superhero, the powerful Mr.
Steelers promise no S.B. letdown
Pittsburgh was back on the practice field Monday. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Super Bowl champions don’t get
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market
Woman sentenced to probation; must register as sex offender
The boys’ mothers restrained the woman after learning of the allegations. WARREN — An 18-year-
Students plan projects for Day of Caring
United Way partners with HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley. YOUNGSTOWN — Two hundred and
Nursing program planned for EGCC
Borrowing courses from existing programs will speed up the development of the new college.
Man charged with assault and criminal damaging
BOARDMAN — A Struthers man faces multiple charges, accused of striking the windshield of another
McDonald schools to get funds for walks
The school board also hired a director for the pep band. McDONALD — Village councilman Rich
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD April 9 Theft: A
Hebrew Union College faces economic woes
CINCINNATI (AP) — The nation’s oldest institution for training rabbis, cantors and educators of
New worries about banks give Wall Street a wallop
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anxiety is growing again over the health of the nation’s largest banks, and with
Boaters expected despite the economy
CLEVELAND (AP) — Marina operators, hotel owners and others who make a living off Lake Erie are
State Budget proposal What’s in, what’s out
Some of the highlights of Ohio House Democrats’ revised version of Gov. Ted Strickland’s two-year
1,000 commemorate Columbine victims
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — With words of hope and healing, Coloradans on Monday marked the 10th
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 7, Cleveland 3 Toronto 1, Oakland 0 Boston 2,
To CIA, Obama defends secret-memo release
WASHINGTON (AP) — Days after releasing top-secret memos that detailed the CIA’s use of simulated
Appeals court asked to lift deportation stay
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Justice Department is asking a federal appeals court to dismiss a stay of
Gambling proposal absent from budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gambling isn’t in the cards for the upcoming two-year budget, as far as House
Troops to head to Afghanistan
BAGHDAD (AP) — Only in Iraq a few weeks, nearly 500 U.S. Army combat engineers who specialize in
Hit hard by economy, 2 papers win Pulitzers
NEW YORK (AP) — Two newspapers hit hard by a historic downturn won Pulitzer Prizes on Monday for
Could request for thriftiness by Cabinet save much money?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cut a latte or two out of your annual budget and you’ve just done as much belt-
With no operating license, Blackwater remains in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — Armed guards from the security firm once known as Blackwater Worldwide are still
Oprah cancels show on Columbine massacre
Oprah cancels show on Columbine massacre CHICAGO — Oprah Winfrey has canceled an episode of her
“The whole notion was that if we showed courtesy or opened up dialogue with governments that
Opinion: “The whole notion was that if we showed courtesy or opened up dialogue with governments that had
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Weathersfield bridge closed for rebuilding
Trustees appointed a lawyer to fill the vacant seat on the zoning commission. MINERAL RIDGE —
‘The Bird’: A gift to baseball
Dallas Morning News: Mark “The Bird” Fid-rych lasted only a few years on the mound but left behind a
The splendors of ‘Earth’
If “Earth,” the first release from Disney’s new Disneynature imprint, looks just a little bit
“Interactive Achievement Awards” (8 p.m., IFC): Jay Mohr is host of the event
“Interactive Achievement Awards” (8 p.m., IFC): Jay Mohr is host of the event recognizing the best
‘Life after people’ | New TV series
REASON TO WATCH: Because you were one of the nearly 5.5 million viewers who made the original
Sharon hires 3 more officers
If a federal grant comes through, the city will have six new officers. SHARON, Pa. — The city is
School threat unfounded
School threat unfounded BOARDMAN — Monday’s closure of Byzantine Catholic Central School,
Today is Tuesday, April 21, the 111th day of 2009. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, April 21, the 111th day of 2009. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas A. Dasovich, 31, Greensboro, N.C., and Kristen M.
Leader of Iran causes a stir
GENEVA (AP) — Dozens of Western diplomats walked out of a U.N. conference and a pair of rainbow-
Pirates cool off Marlins behind Ohlendorf, 8-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The majors’ hottest team was no match for one of its most surprising. And the
Palestinians expect tough times
Opinion: Though hawkish Benjamin Netanyahu came in second in Israel’s last elections, he was tapped by
Boyle’s singing reflects her inner beauty
Opinion: For two days I contemplated the phenomenon that is Susan Boyle. As nearly everyone must know by now,
Obama has chance to help Latin America
Opinion: PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — President Barack Obama scored high marks in his first meeting with Latin
Penn State RB Evan Royster expects better ’09 season
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Evan Royster led the Big Ten’s best rushing attack last season and the
High court to hear case on animal cruelty images
High court to hear case on animal cruelty images WASHINGTON — In an unusual clash between free-
Bond denied for Marine held in colleague’s death
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A judge denied bond Monday for a Marine who fled to Mexico shortly before
Marino released from prison
His lawyer says GM is holding Marino’s job open. YOUNGSTOWN — A major player in a 15-member
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