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Wedding planned by Miss Loftus and Mr. Jernigan
Amanda Elizabeth Loftus, a daughter of Debra J. Loftus of Champion, and Justin Wayne Jernigan, a son
Slow economy drives down prices at area golf courses
Some courses in the Valley are offering reduced rates. YOUNGSTOWN — Jerry Freeman has traded
YSU: Red Wins Again
The YSU offense pulled out a 35-34 victory over the defense in the spring final By PETE MOLLICA
Are Phantoms Iowa-bound?
The U.S. National Team won Friday’s Game 4 to force a deciding contest tonight on their home ice at
Layoffs at GM to ripple in Valley
Some area suppliers match their production directly to the Lordstown car plant. Suppliers to
He’s no ‘animal,’ cousin of Warren killing suspect says
None of the three men accused in the crime are eligible to make bond. WARREN — A cousin of
Cavaliers cruise to 3-game advantage
LeBron James scored 25 points in Cleveland’s 79-68 win. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James
Champion’s Saluga is right at home behind home plate
NEWTON FALLS — Katie Saluga was a 15-year-old freshman looking for a varsity spot on the Champion
Walking to save rain forest
Walking to save rain forest The number of students participating in the second year of the walk
Lions, Stafford agree to contract
The Georgia quarterback will get a little more than last year’s No. 3, Matt Ryan, got from Atlanta.
It’s a blaze of yellow, white at gardens’ Daffodil Show
YOUNGSTOWN — Patches of gold, yellow and white daffodils dot the flower beds and line walkways at
PETA offers free lunches, funding to fix Warren's potholes
The proposal is a counter-offer to one made by KFC. WARREN — Mayor Michael O’Brien has another
'Spring Thing' again
David Price shares his memories of riding in this car on Idora Park's Wildcat roller coaster. Price bought the car from a collector a couple years ago. His fiancée Susan Walters will be making authentic Idora Park french fries at today’s 'Spring Thing' in Mill Creek Park.
Watkins: Set date for Biros’ execution
The Trumbull County prosecutor has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to set an execution date for a
Is boy, 15, tying down his girlfriend, 19?
Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Hannah” for three months. It hasn’t been easy because my parents don’t
Microchip pets for ID, but harness for walks
Dear Heloise: I read your letter about dog collars. Years ago, I also had a dog get its tooth caught
Sports on TV
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Ballantine’s Championship. 1 p.m. (27) Golf: Champions Tour Liberty
Corrections
UThe Rev. Joseph Fata, pastor of St. Luke Church in Boardman and member of ACTION, and Greg
Cary: Music essential to devotions
The Rev. Fran T. Cary, pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Church, Kansas City, Kan.: Music is something we
Business briefs
REGION Seven Seventeen phone, ATM service restored WARREN — Seven Seventeen Credit Union said
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua N. Kale, 28, of 8552 Southern Blvd. #4, Boardman, and
Sports briefs
ysu Softball loses twice to St. Francis, 2-1, 9-1 LORETTO, Pa. — YSU freshman Jordan Ingalls
Horticulture competition
Horticulture competition CANFIELD — Seven Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students
Strimbu Bar-B-Que to be at Yankee Lake
BROOKFIELD — The 20th Annual Strimbu Bar-B-Que, a scholarship fund-raising event for the Strimbu
Area students to compete in SkillsUSA event
CANFIELD — Six Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students and five Choffin Career and
MCCTC students advance to national competition
CANFIELD — Two Mahoning County Career and Technical Center students advanced to the national
Suspect charged in stabbing death
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police have charged a city man in the March 25 death of Thomas
Firefighters called to battle 2 blazes
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters in Youngstown were called out to two fires Friday night. A coal tower at
Mahoning county Grand jury
The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Timothy B. Champion, 48,
Northern Ireland teenagers to visit Valley
The local, nonprofit peace program has been an ongoing effort since 1988. CANFIELD — A dozen
2 Youngstown men held in Pa. home invasion
Additional charges may be filed soon against the men. BROOKFIELD — Two Youngstown men are in
With spring comes a parade of colors
A flash of red signals the return of a male rose-breasted grosbeak. A lemon drop bouncing across a
Indians fall, 5-1, to Twins, Morneau
CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Morneau and Nick Blackburn just love facing the Cleveland Indians. Morneau
Eric Fender will do it his way at Springfield High
One of three coaching Fenders , he will face his father and brother as Tigers’ coach. By JOHN
Bill to get military out of leases
COLUMBUS — Landlords would be required to let military men and women heading to active duty out of
Area Boys & Girls Club members to compete for Youth of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN — Marsheonia Redding and Troy Blackmon, members of the Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown,
Police say shooting began in parking dispute
Police say shooting began in parking dispute YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a shooting that sent a
YSU women win Horizon tennis opener
INDIANAPOLIS — The favorites all held serve on the first day of the Horizon League tennis
4 area school districts to share in funds
YOUNGSTOWN — Four local school districts have been approved to share in $40 million in building
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 5, Kansas City 2 Seattle 1, Tampa Bay 0 Baltimore
Softball Roundup \ Friday’s games
Poland 11, Medina Highland 0 AKRON — Erin Gabriel pitched a perfect game with 13 strikeouts for
Four schools raise $3,800 for Poland Relay for Life
POLAND — About 60 administrators, staff and teachers from four Poland schools got an early start on
Salem school to raise money to feed needy
Adults and youths are helping to feed people. SALEM — The food is for the needy and a
Baseball Roundup Friday’s games
Canfield 7, Howland 4 CANFIELD — Dan Banna hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Canfield
Lock Beachum named to U.S. school boards group
YOUNGS-TOWN — City schools board member Lock P. Beachum Sr. has been named to a position in the
Mamula-Stocker camps worry one candidate
STRUTHERS — There are Mamula-Stocker camps on council, a situation that creates a lot of tension
YSU employee accuses scientist of assault inside chemistry lab
The prosecutor did not find sufficient evidence to bring charges against the chemist.
Two plead guilty in Warren man’s beating
NEWTON FALLS — Two of the three men involved in the beating of a Warren man April 15 have pleaded
Area volunteers honored by group
In view of the economic situation, volunteers offer a resource more needed than ever. VIENNA —
Canadian union, Chrysler reach tentative deal
Canadian union, Chrysler reach tentative deal TORONTO — Canadian Auto Workers negotiators have
A Good Morning for Warren?
The mayor said he has worked hard to encourage legislators to provide stimulus money for
Texas delegation laughs off talk of secession
WASHINGTON — There has been an almost universal reaction in the halls of Congress to Texas Gov. Rick
UPTON AWARD \ Trumbull 100
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Warren Area Council presented Trumbull 100, a community
RECLAIMING HERITAGE
A dedication by Bishop Murry marked the completion of the nine-year project. YOUNGSTOWN —The
Ridge Red Hat Ladies to serve dinners
Ridge Red Hat Ladies to serve dinners MINERAL RIDGE — Briarfield at the Ridge Red Hat Ladies will
CASTLO director DeCicco to retire
A search for a new leader is under way. STRUTHERS — Bill DeCicco, the longtime executive
May Friendship Day
May Friendship Day BOARDMAN — Church Women United will have May Friendship Day on May 2 at St.
Yard fire that rekindled days later sparked S.C. wildfire, officials say
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Firefighters responded twice to a weekend yard fire that South Carolina
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 6 2 uK 8 7 v7 5 4 wK 8 5 The
Mutual sues Oprah over ‘aha moment’
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Insurance company Mutual of Omaha is suing Oprah Winfrey and her production
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Iranian President Mahmoud
CAMPAIGN FINANCES \ Pre-primary reports
Candidates running for office in the May 5 primary had until Thursday to file campaign finance
CITY COUNCIL Struthers candidates
An (*) denotes the incumbent. Council at-large MICHAEL S. PATRICK*(D) Age: 52. Home: 527
STRUTHERS President of Council
Two candidates are running for president of council in the May 5 Democratic primary. There are no
VOLUNTEER AWARDS
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, formerly known as Volunteer Services Agency, honored five
Customers frequent botanicas
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - Lisa Massa smokes a cigar as she pours prosperity oil and honey into a candle
Swine flu in Mexico sparks fears of global epidemic
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A unique strain of swine flu is the suspected killer of dozens of people in
Today in history
Today is Saturday, April 25, the 115th day of 2009. There are 250 days left in the year. On this
Quakes rattle California
Quakes rattle California YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — Three small earthquakes rattled
Rise in violence in Iraq points to insurgent push
BAGHDAD (AP) — It’s been a season of jarring flashbacks in Iraq: a spate of major suicide bombings,
Feed Yourself Feed Your Community Salem’s food pantries
Salem school staff and students are raising funds to feed the hungry. When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday
Finance leaders pledge to work to end recession
The group did not endorse additional financial commitments to the IMF. WASHINGTON (AP) — Finance
Adoptive mother charged in girl’s death
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A 9-year-old quadriplegic girl whose body was found in a storage unit suffered
Minor earthquake hits in Ohio
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) — Parts of three states have been shaken by a minor earthquake centered in
Heather Anderson, James Margiotta to say vows in June
BOARDMAN — Bernard and Lorraine Anderson of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Singing sensation in Great Britain gets minimakover
LONDON (AP) — What’s next, a fake tan? Britain is buzzing over singing sensation Susan Boyle’s
Interfaith action can end malaria crisis
Opinion: For years, “malaria day” in Africa was a somber occasion. Another year would come and go, and
Jazz festival opens with salute to roots
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival opened Friday with a salute to its
Two-month prison stay is not punishment fitting the crime
Editorial: Visiting Judge Thomas P. Curran does not want Timothy Marino, a key player in a major criminal
‘Obsessed’ loses its heat, guilt in film’s racial-sexual politics
“Obsessed” is a thriller built around the married woman’s worst fear — the office blonde after her
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Today’s tough economic times bring extra stress.
Ford tough?
Automaker may avoid bailout DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Better-than-expected earnings from Ford raised
ORDER of choice Who picks when
1. Detroit 2. St. Louis 3. Kansas City 4. Seattle 5. Cleveland 6. Cincinnati 7. Oakland
IRL moves from roads to fast oval at Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Racing an oval seems simple enough: accelerate down the straightaway, turn
Goodyear will test tires at Indy
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Problems continue to plague NASCAR and Goodyear’s efforts to find the right tire
Browns can’t do much with only five picks
CLEVELAND — The smoke clears today on the first Browns draft of the Eric Mangini-George Kokinis era.
Durable goods, new homes better than expected
WASHINGTON (AP) — Demand for big-ticket manufactured goods and new-home sales both were better than
Not heading west or anywhere else
Scripps Howard: One of the defining characteristics of Americans has always been their willingness
Taliban retreat fails to quell U.S. alarm
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Taliban militants packed up their grenade launchers Friday and vacated a
Sexting needs a common sense fix
Opinion: BOSTON — I am sure that Vermonters don’t like the idea of teens sending sexy pictures from one phone
There’s no time like the present to panic
Opinion: COLUMBUS — I guess I’m to blame for the ongoing financial struggles of our state and nation. Or,
‘OBSESSED’
‘OBSESSED’ Grade: F Director: Steve Shill Running time: 1 hour 50 minutes Rating: PG-13 for
Government ready to save qualifying banks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Friday said the government is prepared to rescue any of the
Keeping options open: No decision on 2010 for Truex
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr.’s decision to stay with Dale Earnhardt Inc. was based on
“Streisand: Live in Concert” (8 p.m., CBS): Barbra Streisand’s last live concert
“Streisand: Live in Concert” (8 p.m., CBS): Barbra Streisand’s last live concert tour goes to prime
Young Blue Jackets learned from first foray into playoffs
COLUMBUS (AP) — Five-year-old Emily Peca might be the only Columbus Blue Jackets fan happy to see
Receiving jobs up for grabs at Penn State’s spring football game
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — It’s time for a new set of receivers to catch on at Penn State. Departed
Obama at ease, focused in new job
WASHINGTON (AP) — It didn’t take long for Barack Obama — for all his youth and inexperience — to get
Reality show: Who needs Blagojevich?
Reality show: Who needs Blagojevich? LOS ANGELES — The reality series “I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me
Columbiana County gets stimulus funds
Funds for the county totaled more than $9.2 million. SALEM — Stimulus dollars have rained down
June ceremony set for Richardson, Hudson wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Wardell and Shelley Langston of 3005 Jean St., and Pastor Charles Hudson of Youngstown
Blyler-Robenolt wedding to be in North Carolina
YOUNGSTOWN — Amanda Blyler and Mark Robenolt, both of 3635 Kirk Road, are engaged and will be
Ms. Thompson, Mr. Burich plan summer wedding
The engagement of Rebecca Thompson and Darren Burich, both of Austintown, is being announced by
Amy Williams and Robert Fink plan 2010 nuptials
Amy Williams Robert Fink CUYAHOGA FALLS — Amy Williams and Robert Fink, both of 1009 Chestnut
Black-Tomory vows will be exchanged in Poland church
Elizabeth Jean Black and James Albert Tomory Jr., both of 549 Gladys St., Hubbard, are engaged and
When you live for Jesus, there are trials to face
In order to be a follower of Jesus Christ, you must choose to walk as he did and make choices that
Flyers still face an uphill battle
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Martin Biron is more concerned with the pregame music than his contract
5 videos show Demjanjuk having no trouble walking
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Demjanjuk, standing without assistance amid falling snowflakes, emerges from
From Ivy League to stint at Liberty
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Kevin Roose managed to blend in during his single semester at Liberty
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