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Phantoms grab series lead
YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon Saad scored two goals and set up his brother George on another as the Mahoning
Some Mill Creek Park roads will be closed Sunday morning
YOUNGSTOWN — The following drives in Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed between 8:30 a.m. and 1
Sharon man gets 57 months in federal prison for distributing cocaine
PITTSBURGH — A Sharon man has been sentenced in federal court on convictions of possessing and
Parade scheduled for Market Street Saturday morning
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. invites area residents to attend its 5th Unity in the Community Parade at
GM to shut down Lordstown production May 29 to July 13
General Motors will shut down production at its Lordstown complex from May 29 to July 13 as part of a company-wide effort to trim its inventory of cars and trucks, a source said.
500 students to gather for financial training
YOUNGSTOWN — Some 500 area high school students and 20 educators will get some training in financial
Warren woman beaten up in her apartment
WARREN — Police are investigating a beating suffered by a 29-year-old woman living in the Hampshire
Police arrest Youngstown women after dispute over a man
YOUNGSTOWN — A dispute involving a man has left two city women with badly damaged vehicles and a
Youngstown police investigating school break-in
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the group of individuals responsible for breaking into an East
Flag-raising ceremony for drive-by shooting victim is today in Warren
WARREN — The Trumbull County victim’s flag will be raised at 1:30 p.m. today in front of the county
Jamie Burns plans to be June bride of Daniel Zapko
BOARDMAN — Karen and Richard Zapko of Boardman announce the engagement of their son, Daniel Richard
Heather Sheppa, Roger Crawford set May nuptials
NILES — Heather M. Sheppa and Roger A. Crawford, of 43 Wilson Ave., announce that they are engaged
Orders are being taken for stuffed cabbage
Orders are being taken for stuffed cabbage YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219
Donald Jones: Ole Miss’ loss is Penguins’ gain
The New Jersey speedster almost was playing for the University of Mississippi, but ended up here.
Panel crafts plan to keep Byzantine school open
The group proposes a tuition increase, pirogi sales and an outdoor festival. BOARDMAN — Some
BETTER THAN EVER: Robert Harrison
BETTER THAN EVER He’s returned from a serious injury to be a key contributor for the Phantoms in
Ohio's top judges held court in Lisbon for high-schoolers
Students watched state Supreme Court justices intently and learned the complexity of law.
Irish tough in 11-0 victory
Ursuline softball coach Michael Kernan likes the way his team prepares. BAZETTA — Ursuline
5 county agencies set dates to move to Oakhill
The elections board and auto title office are to move in January 2010. YOUNGSTOWN — Five more
YSU baseball falls twice to Kent
The Penguins lost 12-0 and 6-3, and coach Rich Pasquale wasn’t happy. NILES — Youngstown State
Shortfall for YSU in 2010 unclear
The university doesn’t know if it will get an increase or a decrease in state aid. YOUNGSTOWN
Lyell ready to shock Duddy
The Niles native can add a big boost to his career on Friday night in New Jersey. When Billy
Third-grader learns the value of volunteering from Grandpa
Third-grader learns the value of volunteering from Grandpa By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN —
Pirates complete sweep behind Adam LaRoche
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam LaRoche can’t explain why he’s gone from being the majors’ worst hitter in
Suspect in slayings glorifies movie gangsters on Net
WARREN — The 22-year-old city man charged with complicity to murder in the drive-by shooting deaths
UNDER FIRE
Nick Marciano shows two AK-47 firearms that are held in one of the Youngstown Police Department’s evidence vaults. Marciano, an officer of 34 years, estimated that 35 percent of guns confiscated are assault type weapons, rifles and shotguns.
Political satire is now public policy
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Monday morning the government braced for austerity, as the government understands that.
Cap-and-trade plan bad for the economy
Opinion: ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Global warming and increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide seem to be what former
Penguins can finish off Philadelphia in Game 5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — No matter how many shots they take, how many hits they throw, how many chances
Conneaut Lake Park will open this summer
CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. — By contracting out management of its rides, Conneaut Lake Park will reopen this
Improv comedy battle
Improv comedy battle CHAMPION —Spot On Productions, Kent State Trumbull Theatre’s resident comedy
Weathersfield school employees accept wage freeze for next year
The board also approved new contracts for three workers. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield schools
Poland native's passion for music is preserved
The archive collects, preserves and provides information on popular music. POLAND — It started
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD April 16 Theft
Syria keeping a tight grip on dissidents
Opinion: Although the Syrian authorities have recently begun talking to the West, they are continuing to
RATES \ Certificates of deposit
RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of April 22. All
Rumble Daddy leads the rockabilly revival
“We don’t spend a lot of time agonizing over our art,” said Steve Trent of Rumble Daddy. “We do it
Husband’s debt hangs over their marriage
Dear Annie: Two months ago, I married “Aiden” after more than a year of dating. He’s a loving
Copy this original tip and get into the habit
Dear Heloise: Here is a way to remember to remove your original from a copy machine: Establish the
‘THE SOLOIST’
‘THE SOLOIST’ Grade: B Director: Joe Wright Running time: 1 hour 52 minutes Rating: PG-13
‘FIGHTING’
‘FIGHTING’ Grade: C Director: Dito Montiel Running time: 1 hour 45 minutes Rating: PG-13 for
“Grey’s Anatomy” (9 p.m., ABC): It’s a lot more difficult to loathe Izzie
“Grey’s Anatomy” (9 p.m., ABC): It’s a lot more difficult to loathe Izzie now that she has cancer on
Specific job experience key to filling development post
Editorial: If we were to characterize Congressman Tim Ryan’s comments Monday about the prospective hiring by
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Around the World in 80 Days.” Youngstown State University Theater will hold auditions from
Obama’s ‘hemispheric warming’ bodes well
Opinion: With forays to Mexico and the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago, Barack Obama has
Port authority hires firm to lead director search
A board member said the firm has a demonstrated ability to fill executive positions in the
Wall Street rally unravels as bank stocks tumble
Wall Street NEW YORK (AP) — Nagging worries about banks upended a stock market rally Wednesday.
We must act on climate change now
Opinion: On the night of his historic election, President Obama identified the principal challenges he would
Afghanistan on center stage
Editorial: Chicago Tribune: For years, Afghanistan has been The Other War. The one overshadowed by Iraq. The
Everything’s better with Coca-Cola …
Or, it will be, according to its new CEO, who told shareholders that the company can increase its
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
McDonald’s loving rise in first-quarter profits
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s Corp., which has been thriving during the economic downturn, saw its
Kurt Angle takes lumps for TNA
PHILADELPHIA — Pro wrestler Kurt Angle is sitting outside the studio after a radio interview,
FBI looks at money trail in 4 deaths
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — A New York tax attorney’s investment dealings are being investigated by the FBI
Obama praises wind-energy plant
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Marking Earth Day with a pitch for his energy plan, President Barack Obama on
Trying to live green can be dangerous, fire officials warn
EDMONDS, Wash. (AP) — Trying to live green and beat high gasoline prices, some enterprising
Pitcher in Fla. has 4 no-hitters
Pitcher in Fla. has 4 no-hitters NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Schuster doesn’t have much
Cavs hope to put Detroit in a deep hole on Friday night
DETROIT (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons had a day of rest Wednesday. Cavs coach
Sources: Most GM plants face 9-week idle
Plants that make better-selling models will face shorter shutdowns, one source said. DETROIT (AP)
Bulls’ Derrick Rose rookie of year
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (AP) — Like most good point guards, Derrick Rose rarely gives anything away. This
BCS considers parts of proposal by MWC
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The BCS could decide to adopt parts of the playoff plan proposed by the
Wind-whipped S.C. wildfire chars 3,000 acres
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — A rapidly spreading coastal wildfire destroyed one home and forced dozens
Extra probation for Penn St.’s Bowman
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A judge sentenced Penn State’s Navorro Bowman to an extra 12 months of
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Supreme Court visits question of reverse discrimination
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday searched for the line where possible discrimination
British release all 12 men accused in terrorism ring
LONDON — In an embarrassment for the British government, all 12 men arrested during a high-profile
Detroit needs 1 win for a sweep
COLUMBUS (AP) — Down 3-0 and nearing extinction in their first-round series with the powerful
RCR drivers to swap crews
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Richard Childress Racing will swap the crews for slumping drivers Kevin
Nadal wins easily at Barcelona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In a bid for his fifth straight title at the Barcelona Open, Rafael Nadal
jYoungstown native John Rathbone got started in comedy a few decades ago at an open mic night in
jYoungstown native John Rathbone got started in comedy a few decades ago at an open mic night in
Valley doctor bows out of dance competition
CLEVELAND — Dr. Elena Rossi of Boardman was eliminated Sunday from Cleveland’s Dancing With the
Tribe shut out by Bannister
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brian Bannister was excited to be back in the major leagues — and even more
New roof to debut in June
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The new retractable roof over Wimbledon’s Centre Court could mean the
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A Roman Catholic bishop alleged Tuesday that Paraguay’s
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A Roman Catholic bishop alleged Tuesday that Paraguay’s president resigned
Budget gives nursing homes more money
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s nursing home industry, traditionally one of the most generous in the state
Country singer Jimmy Wayne stays true to blue-collar roots
There’s a certain authenticity to country singer Jimmy Wayne’s music that the North Carolina native
FDA to allow 17-year-olds to buy pill
Plan b contraceptive WASHINGTON (AP) — Seventeen-year-olds will soon be able to buy the “morning
NFL’s dread of the spread: QBs don’t get love
They spend their college careers rewriting record books, competing for Heismans, leading their teams
Global recession ‘deepest since Great Depression’
The economic meltdown likely will trigger more poverty, crime and political unrest, the IMF warned.
Logano gets lessons from Yarborough
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Before this year, Joey Logano was barely old enough to drive, let alone
'Iron Chef' winner to open 2 Cleveland restaurants
'Iron Chef' winner to open 2 Cleveland restaurants CLEVELAND — “Iron Chef” winner Michael Symon is
Business in N. Dakota returns to normal as floodwaters recede
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Parts of North Dakota recently threatened by river flooding have begun to clean
Challenges likely in piracy case
NEW YORK (AP) — When U.S. prosecutors brought piracy charges against a teenager from Somalia, they
Business briefs
NATION EBay earnings fall for second quarter in row NEW YORK — EBay’s earnings and revenue have
Music students to present concert at Butler North
YOUNGSTOWN — A spring recital will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Butler North on Wick
Comic keeps it funny, not filthy
Stand-up comedian Ron McGehee, who makes his Mahoning Valley debut Saturday at Main Street Theater
Star doesn’t stand a ‘Fighting’ chance
Randy Crawford’s 1970s cover of “Street Life” blasts from the soundtrack, and “Fighting” director
New life for the Old Precinct bar
YOUNGSTOWN — The Old Precinct, a downtown lunch spot that closed more than a year ago, has reopened
Film with Valley actors to debut
An Ohio-based film with two Youngstown natives in the cast will premiere at the Palm Beach
Director brings vision to 'The Miracle Worker'
Based on Helen Keller’s autobiography “The Story of My Life,” William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker”
Loners make a connection in compelling 'The Soloist'
He’s just another homeless man — layers of mismatched clothing, a shopping cart loaded with all his
GM bond payment depends on debt/equity exchange
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. may miss a $1 billion bond payment due June 1 if it doesn’t
Wrestling show will come to The Wedge
AUSTINTOWN — Championship Wrestling Experience presents “Path of Destruction II: Canadian
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “This was a brutal, vicious crime — savage, and it shows Philip Markoff is a man who is willing to
Columbiana officials approve renovations at courthouse
LISBON — Columbiana County commissioners on Wednesday approved a contract with A&I of East Liverpool
Frankincense offers natural way to treat ganglion cysts
graedons | Herbal Pharmacy Q. Do you have any information on natural treatments for a sore
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 15 N.Y. Rangers
Skollas party graduates into rock fest
YOUNGSTOWN — Skollapalooza will usher in the outdoor party season in downtown Youngstown this
Today in history
Today is Thursday, April 23, the 113th day of 2009. There are 252 days left in the year. This date
Loveland Road closing
Loveland Road closing YOUNGSTOWN — Loveland Road will be closed indefinitely at Poland Avenue and
Woman charged with inducing panic
BOARDMAN — A Warren woman has been charged with inducing panic stemming from a cell-phone photograph
Collection agency targets residents of Niles in arrears over utility bills
NILES — A collection agency that specializes in delinquent utility accounts will try to recover
55,000 GM workers brace for 9-week idle
Plants that make better-selling models will face shorter shutdowns, one source said. DETROIT
Court releases rancher accused in nun’s murder
Court releases rancher accused in nun’s murder SAO PAULO — A Brazilian court has freed an Amazon
Owner thwarts robbery attempt at station
AUSTINTOWN — Police said two teenage boys tried to rob a Shell gas station on Mahoning Avenue.
Jurors to visit crime scene in August ’08 South Side slaying
The victim suffered three gunshot wounds to the head. YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection has begun for
Daffodil show this weekend at Fellows
YOUNGSTOWN — Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Daffodil Show will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
Owner of roofing business faces tax-evasion charges
The Girard man is accused of not withholding FICA taxes. CLEVELAND — A Girard man is charged in
Finances, dialogue top agenda for Girard council candidates
GIRARD — Four contestants are seeking three at-large seats on council here in the May 5 primary,
New Castle man accused of sex crimes
SHARON, Pa. — A man who works for an after-school tutoring program is accused of sending sexually
Traffic stop leads to host of felony drug charges
POLAND — A traffic stop for an unlighted license plate led to a slew of charges against a Youngstown
14-year-old Akron boy has a whopper of a fishing story
The eighth-grader dragged the dead reptile home by the tail for four to five blocks. AKRON —
Motels owner arraigned on prostitution charge
CANFIELD — Arthur Klein, owner of El Patio and Canfield Colonial motels, entered no plea when he
Where to go for area entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
INTERESTED AUDIENCE: High school students spend time in a Columbiana County courtroom watching the
INTERESTED AUDIENCE: High school students spend time in a Columbiana County courtroom watching the
ASSAULT-WEAPON CRIMES
ASSAULT-WEAPON CRIMES Two incidents within the last week involving high-powered weapons shook
• Ivana and Joel Fox of Mansfield are announcing the birth of their first child, a daughter,
• Ivana and Joel Fox of Mansfield are announcing the birth of their first child, a daughter, Maia
Oakhill: MOVING IN
Oakhill: MOVING IN Tentative dates for agencies to move to Oakhill: Recycling division, October
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