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Horse show Saturday and Sunday at Canfield Fairgrounds
CANFIELD — The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association is hosting an American quarter horse show
Jury selection to begin in death penalty case
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection for the capital murder trial of Curtis Young will continue on Monday,
Relative of Warren murder suspect says he is ‘not an animal’
WARREN — A cousin of murder suspect Eugene M. Henderson says Henderson surrendered to police because
Youngstown men face charges after home invasion in Pa.
BROOKFIELD — Two Youngstown men are in Trumbull County Jail after a home invasion and police chase
Vigil honoring victims scheduled for Tuesday in Warren
WARREN —The Twenty-Fourth Annual Victims’ Rights Week Vigil will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at The First
Law would give breaks to military on lease withdrawals
COLUMBUS — Landlords would be required to let military men and women heading to active duty out of
Mahoning Valley Thunder plays Saturday night at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder af2 game against the Tulsa Talons is at 7:05 p.m. Saturday
Longtime executive director of CASTLO retires in July
STRUTHERS — Bill DeCicco, the longtime executive director of CASTLO Community Improvement Corp., is
Two arrested in April 13 drive-by shooting in Warren
WARREN — Within hours of arrest warrants being issued for two Warren men wanted in the double-
ACTION, ministerial group leaders on radio Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Joseph Feta, pastor of St. Luke Church in Boardman and member of ACTION, and
Columbiana County getting stimulus funds for several projects
SALEM — Stimulus dollars have rained down on Columbiana County. State Rep. Linda Bolon of
Snapz deadline is coming soon
SNAPZ Wednesday is the deadline for next month’s Snapz feature. The theme is “Toothless Grins,”
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
AUXILIARIES • Flora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. May 2 for dessert at the home of Alice
Lordstown GM workers fear more cuts
The summer shutdown at the plant has been extended to six weeks. LORDSTOWN — General Motors
Breaking through
Bradley Fletcher’s talent & attitude have caught the eyes of NFL scouts By JOE SCALZO Bradley
Saads lift Phantoms to 2-1 series lead
YOUNGSTOWN — The return of brothers Brandon and George Saad to the lineup has the Mahoning Valley
Flag raised in remembrance of boy, 11, killed in shooting
The acting chief says the department believes it has identified all the participants. WARREN —
Thunder’s mood upbeat as rematch with Talons looms
Mahoning Valley lost in Tulsa, 79-35, on April 11. By TOM WILLIAMS YOUNGSTOWN — Two weeks ago
The show may go on at Youngstown Playhouse
A deal with a city church could allow the struggling community theater to again mount productions
Tonight’s game ends spring ball
The YSU football team has one last chance to impress the coaches before the fall. By PETE MOLLICA
With chance to close series, Pens outplayed
PITTSBURGH — The Philadelphia Flyers were determined and desperate, angry at themselves for being on
Public forum addresses deconstruction in city
Youngstown planners are looking toward a more innovative way to tear down blight in the community.
Canfield cafe to serve free coffee to patrons who’ll help Marines
Peaberry’s Cafe is collecting care-package items for a U.S. Marines company stationed in
McDonald rallies to stay unbeaten
MCDONALD — Even though McDonald’s potent offense stumbled in the first three innings and the Blue
Big crowds, bigger profits in Chevy's 1st quarter
Kelly Pavlik's fight against Marco Rubio drew 7,334 people to the Chevrolet Centre on Feb. 21.
Storm over terror memos won’t die
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder left open the possibility Thursday of prosecuting
2 union officers resign at YSU
The first vice president said some union members have attacked his integrity. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
“I think the Pakistani government is basically abdicating to the Taliban and the
Opinion: “I think the Pakistani government is basically abdicating to the Taliban and the extremists.”
‘Ninja Blade’
‘Ninja Blade’ (Microsoft) for Xbox 360 Genre: Action; Rating: M Grade: B- As my ninja went
GREAT GADGETS?
There are no guarantees that consumers will buy Even in the Digital Age, a new device that works
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK 7 2 u10 7 vA Q J 6 2 wK Q 8 WEST EAST xQ
New black network
New black network NEW YORK — BET, the leading network tailored for black teens and young adults,
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
Pirate Bay case: Not necessarily a victory
Last week’s conviction of the founders of The Pirate Bay did not shut down the file-sharing Web
ON THE RADIO
Who: The Rev. Joseph Feta, pastor of St. Luke Church in Boardman and member of ACTION, and Greg
Polo horses died after getting incorrect supplement
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An official at a Florida pharmacy said Thursday the business
Taliban take control in northwest Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Taliban forces consolidated control of two northwestern Pakistan districts and
His wife is caught up in Web of deceit
Dear Annie: I am experiencing firsthand how damaging certain social networking Web sites can be. My
UCFC execs give update at annual meeting
Home Savings has met new requirements placed on it by regulators, executives say. BOARDMAN —
no rest for ‘halo’
no rest for ‘halo’ “Downloadable content” — the current phrase for what PC game developers used to
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 10, Minnesota 1, 7 innings, rain, 1st game N.Y.
Dozens of homes are destroyed by wildfire in Myrtle Beach area
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s biggest wildfire in more than three decades — a
On top of things: Simon Roofing joins green effort
The company has a vegetative roof to improve energy efficiency. BOARDMAN — It’s not easy
Buy American, unions urge Ohio lawmakers
The unions had a press conference at the Statehouse to push home the point. COLUMBUS — Union
Violent deaths of civilians put at more than 160,000
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s government has recorded 87,215 of its citizens killed since 2005 in violence
Sizemore’s bomb gives Tribe 5-2 win over K.C.
CLEVELAND (AP) — A day after grumbling about Cleveland’s inability to produce good at-bats, Grady
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jared P. Woodward, 21, of 530 Coitsville Road, Campbell, and
Ex-champ Franchitti is strong in return to IRL
Dario Franchitti wasn’t around American open-wheel racing when it finally became one series again
Pistons have to find an answer for LeBron
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Richard Hamilton slipped into his white Bentley luxury sedan, decked out
Ohio announces stimulus plans for sewer, water
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio intends to use $278 million in federal stimulus money to upgrade its water and
Bombs kill at least 78 in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Suicide bomb blasts tore through crowds waiting for food aid in central Baghdad and
2 city women face charges after dispute involving man
YOUNGSTOWN — A dispute involving a man has left two city women with badly damaged vehicles and a
Report: Drivers’ info tossed in trash
COLUMBUS (AP) — Employees for the state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles are apparently tossing documents
STIMULUS MONEY
STIMULUS MONEY Ohio water projects Overview of how Ohio proposes to use $278 million in federal
House OKs billions for community policing
WASHINGTON — Legislation that the House of Representatives passed overwhelmingly Thursday would send
Crossing Over
Joe Gibbs Racing is finding its niche in Supercross motorcycle racing By WILL GRAVES Josh
Browns could deal
CLEVELAND (AP) — Since taking over as Cleveland’s coach in January, Eric Mangini, who earned his NFL
U. of Akron professor is reported missing
AKRON (AP) — A University of Akron faculty member who has researched crime-related reality TV shows
Restore the luster
Restore the luster (Melbourne) Florida Today: President Reagan once called America a “shining city
Sports notices
LOCAL Fight night BROOKFIELD — Two full-contact title fights are slated for Saturday night at
Steelers in for a wait Saturday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Colbert is patient while negotiating contracts. He doesn’t rush to judgment
Utilities: Law would mean higher prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers will face higher electricity prices if Congress passes a global-warming
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY, 7 P.M. 1st—PACE, OPEN, $5,000, 1 Mile MI Michael C Hanover,T
POLL ISSUES
POLL ISSUES Americans are feeling optimistic about the direction their country is headed for the
Late goal gives Red Wings sweep of Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS — After three easy victories, the Detroit Red Wings found themselves in a dogfight in Game
Thunder players follow World Wide Leader in sports
Tom Williams \ Thunder Insider With the NBA and NHL playoffs and Major League Baseball under way
Baseball Roundup Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 1, Rays 0 SEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki lined James Shields’ second pitch of
donations
donations Peaberry’s Cafe Loren Cole, owner of Peaberry’s Cafe on U.S. Route 224 in Canfield, is
GOP chief calls on Obama to withdraw nominee over abortion issue
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Republican Party called on President Barack Obama to withdraw
Boardman hires new officer, awaits state’s financial review
The newest police officer is a recipient of the Bronze Star. BOARDMAN — While they await a
Obama gets high marks in poll on first 100 daysSFlb
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people jobless. Billions of dollars in bailouts. Trillions of dollars
Mill Creek road closings
Mill Creek road closings YOUNGSTOWN — The following drives in Mill Creek MetroParks will be
NBA Roundup \ Thursday’s games
Celtics 107, Bulls 86 CHICAGO — Paul Pierce took the initiative and the Boston Celtics took
We’ll get credit-card reforms ‘in short order,’ Obama vows
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Thursday he is determined to get a credit-card law
Robbery suspect waives hearing
WARREN — A 27-year-old Niles man waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over to a Trumbull
Akron councilman wants case to be sealed
AKRON (AP) — Akron’s city council president has asked a judge to seal his misdemeanor conviction for
Proposal would help ease sewer problems in Valley
The act would authorize $1.8 billion in grant money. YOUNGSTOWN — Several area communities could
BASEBALL LINESCORES
BASEBALL LINESCORES Mooney 15, Chaney 0 Mooney50055—15201 Chaney00000—033 Rob Warchol, Colin
MATTER OF PRINCIPAL
Poland’s Kempers rewarded for sticking to principles By DENISE DICK POLAND — Ed Kempers’ good
SUMMER SHUTDOWN Across the nation
Factories affected by additional shutdowns: DELAWARE Factory: Wilmington Total weeks shut
Man who shot KFC manager sentenced for another robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — The man who drew a 50-year prison sentence for shooting and robbing KFC manager Joseph
Daylight shooting leaves Youngstown man injured
One man was hospitalized after a shooting that hit three properties. YOUNGSTOWN — A shooting on
Financial-skills program targets students, teachers
YOUNGSTOWN — Some 500 area high school students and 20 educators will get some training in financial
Kent’s Rohan eyes MLB
KENT — Greg Rohan from North Lima and South Range High is winding down a prolific baseball career at
Who will lead Mahoning County Dems?
Opinion: Besides playing hello stranger, Mahoning County Democratic Party precinct committee members will
Rendell supports changes to tighten slot-machine law
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell said Thursday he supports changes to tighten Pennsylvania’s slot-
Correction
The salary listed in a story on B2 in Thursday’s editions incorrectly listed the salary of Laurena
Levy, bond backer in Weathersfield shows confidence
The levy committee plans a Community Day on May 3. MINERAL RIDGE — The chairman of the
Are there two sets of rules?
Opinion: Are there two sets of rules? EDITOR: Since 1988 the Justice Department has gone after John
Castro brothers in power struggle
Opinion: Fidel Castro’s latest comments about last weekend’s 34-country Summit of the Americas seem to
Judge extends deadline for Delphi
NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge on Thursday granted Delphi Corp. more time to come up with a plan
New offer is made to Chrysler lenders, sources say
NEW YORK (AP) — The Treasury Department has made a new offer to Chrysler LLC’s lenders, asking banks
Piracy’s a global problem
Opinion: The U.S. Navy’s rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips from pirates last week ended an ugly episode of
Some culprits in fleecing of America wear robes
Editorial: Some culprits in fleecing of America wear robes It’s easy enough these days to hear partisan
Republicans must stick to core values
Opinion: Sen. John McCain’s daughter and his presidential campaign manager think they’ve figured out why
Leno checks into hospital
Leno checks into hospital BURBANK, Calif. — Jay Leno checked into a hospital with an undisclosed
Job, housing data hurt recovery hopes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Worse-than-expected news on unemployment and home sales Thursday dampened optimism
Sports lines
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League AtlantaEven-6CINCINNATI NY METS11-13Washington
Sports schedules
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Ballantine’s Championship. Noon (SPD) Auto racing: NASCAR Nationwide
Today in history
Today is Friday, April 24, the 114th day of 2009. There are 251 days left in the year. On this date
Bathroom-stain hint might bowl you over
Dear Heloise: I have a dark stain inside the toilet bowl at the waterline. Any hints on removing it
To save marriage, both should work at it
Dear Annie: I have been married for 17 years and am the father of two teenage boys. In the past few
Oakhill furnishings’ sale to scrapyard sparks spat
Commissioners take issue with comments of meeting attendee from Austintown. YOUNGSTOWN — The
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