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Slain Warren boy’s life recounted in funeral service
WARREN — Lloyd McCoy Jr. was “spoiled,” the only boy with three older sisters. He played numerous
Thieves net crystal in Sharon burglary
SHARON, Pa. — A burglar stole $3,500 worth of crystal from a home in the 500 block of South Oakland
Phantoms win, 4-2
MASON CITY, Iowa — Brandon Saad scored two goals to lead the Mahoning Valley Phantoms to a 4-2
Youngstown gets more stimulus money
YOUNGSTOWN — The city is receiving $4 million in federal economic stimulus package money for two
Forum will discuss President Obama’s first 100 days
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s Black Faculty and Staff Association will host “President
Clothing drive at Austintown school helps everyone
AUSTINTOWN — The poor economy has pushed parents, staff and students to give — even if they are
Ryan won’t be lieutenant governor candidate
YOUNGSTOWN — Two politicians who wanted to succeed Tim Ryan in the U.S. House if he didn’t seek re-
Deputy pleads innocent to drug charge
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County sheriff’s deputy has pleaded innocent to a fifth-degree felony
Swine flu in Mexico closes schools; Slippery Rock students return home
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — Twenty-three Slippery Rock University seniors came back from Mexico early
Two more Gorant Candies shops are closing
AUSTINTOWN — Two more Gorant Candies shops will be closing after American Greetings sold its retail
Vandals damage historic furnace; reward offered for info
STRUTHERS — A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people
Warren group home fire intentionally set; reward offered
WARREN — State Fire Marshal investigators have ruled arson as the cause of this morning’s fire at a
High-speed chase leads cops past school bus, through yards
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is being held in the Mahoning County jail on $300,000 bond after leading
Mahoning Valley Thunder cans head coach
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder today announced on its Web site that Mike Hold has been
Children Services faces $16 million lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman lawyer has sued the Mahoning County Children Services Board for $16 million
Ice cream purchases will help Hope House
Volunteers at Hope House Visitation Center are working to raise money to keep the non-profit
Ohio steelmaker interested in Warren mill
WARREN — An Ohio steelmaker has spoken with Severstal about buying the company’s Warren mill, an
Lane restrictions this week on Mahoning Avenue over state Route 11
AUSTINTOWN — For the remainder of the week, various lane restrictions will occur on Mahoning Avenue
Free fishing this weekend on Ohio’s public waters
COLUMBUS — Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” on Saturday and Sunday.
Many dogs taken from Boardman home; neighbors complained of stench
BOARDMAN — About 30 dogs, including four litters of newborn puppies, were removed from an East
Culvert replacement slated for Columbiana Co. road Wednesday
SUMMITVILLE — State Route 644 will be restricted during daytime hours Wednesday and Thursday for a
Opening statements Wednesday in Curtis Young murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Opening statements will be this afternoon in the capital murder trial of Curtis Young,
Computer classes set for May at Girard Multi-Generational Center
GIRARD — The Girard Multi-Generational Center will present adult computer classes on Tuesdays and
Chrysler debtholders reach tentative deal to avoid bankruptcy
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person familiar with the talks says the Treasury Department has reached a
Warren police officer rushed into group home to help residents
WARREN — Patrolman Doug Hipple arrived on the scene of a 3:30 a.m. house fire on Bonnie Brae Avenue
Local lawyer disciplined by Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended Atty. Albert A. Palombaro of Boardman from legal
State fire marshal investigators at scene of Warren group home fire
WARREN — Division of State Fire Marshal investigators continue their investigation of an early
Fundraising walk/run for Easter Seals is Saturday in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will stage its fifth annual
Warren group home fire results in injuries
WARREN — Firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze at a group home early today at Bonnie
Boardman trustees have special meeting Wednesday morning
BOARDMAN — The township trustees have scheduled a special meeting for 10 a.m. Wednesday at the
RTI International lost $1.5M on sales in first quarter of this year
RTI International Metals said today that it lost $1.5 million on sales of $106.1 million in the
Home prices post 18.6 percent annual drop in February
Home prices post 18.6 percent annual drop in Feb.
Swine flu spreads to Middle East, Asia-Pacific
The swine flu epidemic crossed new borders Tuesday with the first cases confirmed in the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, as world health officials said they suspect American patients may have transmitted the virus to others in the U.S.
Pink Ribbon Golf bus trip
Pink Ribbon Golf bus trip CANFIELD — To reserve a seat for the American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
SBlt East High School January and June Classes of 1943 will have a reunion at 1 p.m. May 16 at
Parents announce Krestel-Caldwell wedding plans
The engagement of Nicole Krestel and Dan Caldwell and plans for their late spring wedding are being
July wedding set by Kelly James and Cory Husted
NORTH LIMA — The engagement of Kelly Rae James of North Lima and Cory Don Husted of New
Miss Taglialavore, Mr. Shina to wed in conservatory
AUSTINTOWN — John and Toni Shina, 6981 New Road, are announcing the engagement of their son, Anthony
Officials ready for swine flu
Health officials want to hear from Mahoning County residents who’ve been in Mexico within the past
Fans of Pontiac vehicles saddened by latest news
GM’s announcement spells grief for hobbyists. YOUNGSTOWN — For its first birthday, the
Phantoms excited for Cup battle
Mahoning Valley and St. Louis will meet again in the NAHL’s Robertson Cup Championship in Iowa.
Officials discuss buyout options
If this deal is approved, next up is a buyout proposal for city patrol officers. YOUNGS-TOWN —
3 teens organize Rocket run, walk
Told they were in over their heads, the three youths set out to prove the naysayers wrong.
Judge finds 7 prospective jurors in contempt of court
An arrest warrant will be issued for one person who failed to show for the hearing.
Daryll Clark is confident, prepared to lead Penn State
Daryll Clark is confident, prepared to lead Penn State
Hoppel, Braxton signed by Browns
They will report to mini-camp on Thursday in Berea. Adam Hoppel has the background of a
Student-housing site moved
An issue with a land lease with YSU prompted the developer to relocate phase one. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mahoning Dems elect attorney as party chairman
A Boardman man is the new Mahoning County Democratic Party treasurer. YOUNGSTOWN — Unity was
USHL awards team to Zoldan
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The United States Hockey League announced on Monday that it has awarded an
Robb Schmidt is optimistic about YSU basketball
He told the Curbstone Coaches on Monday he expects 17 wins next season. BOARDMAN — As the
Selection of jurors likely to end today
Authorities believe a single bullet caused the death of all three victims. YOUNGSTOWN —
Cavs sweep, now sleep
After sweeping the Pistons in four games, the Cavs have a chance to rest up. CLEVELAND (AP) —
East Palestine officials seeking talent for July 4th show, concert
EAST PALESTINE — If you’ve got the talent, the area chamber of commerce wants you during this year’s
Quality Road knocked out of Kentucky Derby
The loss of the Florida Derby winner leaves Saturday’s race wide open. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The
’Canes, Devils excited for Game 7
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Martin Brodeur has played in a Game 7 of a playoff series eight times in his
Ex-boxing champ Greg Page, 50, dies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Greg Page, a former heavyweight boxing champion who suffered a severe brain
SWINE FLU: Fast facts
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta have determined that this virus is
Peace talks tabled after Pakistan attacks militants
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani military offensive against insurgent hide-outs prompted suspension of
Brewers score 5 in 8th to top Bucs
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rickie Weeks broke open a tie game in the eighth inning with a run-scoring
Auschwitz note discovered
Auschwitz note discovered WARSAW, Poland — The note, written in pencil then rolled up and inserted
Service learning turns teens into volunteers
Some students had initial doubts about their projects, but most found they liked them as time went
Swine-flu cases rise in U.S., Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The swine- flu epidemic entered a dangerous new phase Monday as the death toll
Article aimed at wrong target
Opinion: Article aimed at wrong target EDITOR: If one only read the headline or the subheadline of
Demise of Pontiac is sad but necessary
GM proposes that the government own more than half of the company.
VOTE TOTALS
VOTE TOTALS The Mahoning County Democratic Party precinct committee members voted Monday night for
Most families OK media at return of fallen soldiers
DOVER, Del. (AP) — In the weeks since the Pentagon ended an 18-year ban on media coverage of fallen
NASCAR won’t make changes at Talladega
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Despite injuries to fans from flying debris, NASCAR’s satisfied with its
Sports digest
area Free Fishing Days set this weekend COLUMBUS — Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of
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 18
Class project
Class project kThree Lowellville High School sophomores are hoping to raise at least $1,000 for
Free economic seminars
Free economic seminars HUBBARD — First United Methodist Church, 48 Church St., will sponsor a
Temporary road closings
Temporary road closings AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County engineer’s office has announced two road
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 4, Minnesota 2 Baltimore 8, Texas 5 Toronto 4,
Government-jet flyover above NYC causes uproar
NEW YORK (AP) — An airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline in a
Youngstown awarded team
Youngstown awarded team kThe United States Hockey League announced on Monday that it has awarded
ROCKET RUN AND FUN WALK
The Rocket Run and Fun Walk, organized by three students in the advanced American literature class
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Netham and May Abdlrasul, Rootstown, boy, April 26. Samantha
Caps, Rangers are ready for Game 7 of intense series
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Unencumbered by talk of possible bites or potential suspensions, Alex Ovechkin
Bin Laden: Dead or alive?
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s president said Monday his intelligence agencies believe Osama bin Laden
Business news digest
REGION Home-buying seminar requires reservations BOARDMAN — A home-buying seminar will be at 7
Austintown man charged with breaking and entering school
AUSTINTOWN — Police arrested a township man after they said he admitted breaking in to Davis
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Ordinance Committee, 7 p.m., council chambers. Hubbard school
Tide turning on gay marriage rights
Opinion: As a kindergarten student, McKinley BarbouRoske mentioned that she had two moms. A classmate said he
Board of control to buy land for V&M Star and Exal Corp.
The city will spend $1.4 million to buy 61 acres on Salt Springs Road. YOUNGSTOWN — Though a
New York trip keeps ballet students on their toes
A nationally renowned ballet instructor praised members of a local class. “I’ve never done
FDIC head: Bailout fund can handle stress test results
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Monday linked the results of
Boeing CEO stays positive
CHICAGO (AP) — Boeing Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Jim McNerney assured shareholders Monday that
Battle for the Cup
Battle for the Cup kFollowing Saturday’s dramatic 2-1 victory over the U.S. National Team to win
Break the big banks up
The Seattle Times: America now has a handful of trillion-dollar banks that have been declared, in
General Motors could end up leaner, owned by government
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors, once the colossus of American capitalism, will become a leaner,
Latin America faces tough times
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The conventional wisdom in most developing countries is that the world will be less
Coming Tomorrow
Coming Tomorrow kfood: Cinco de Mayo is a fun and festive holiday that’s celebrated with music,
LOWELLVILLE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS | What they learned from their projects
Students in Lisa Iberis’ 10th-grade American literature class were required, as part of their class
Dad of Spears’ baby is injured in crash
Dad of Spears’ baby is injured in crash OSCEOLA, La. — Casey Aldridge, the father of actress Jamie
Today is Tuesday, April 28, the 118th day of 2009. There are 247 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, April 28, the 118th day of 2009. There are 247 days left in the year. On this date
Despairing 13-year-old feels unloved by parents
Dear Annie: I am 13 years old and the oldest of four children. Lately, things have gone downhill for
Gas grill fire emphasizes safety precautions
Dear Heloise: I was grilling some steaks the other day when the “slide-out tray” under our natural-
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
State boards OK incentives for Alliance company
COLUMBUS — Separate state boards approved more than $1 million in financial incentives for an
FINIS JHUNG A brief look
Since age 6, Jhung has studied dance, becoming one of the world’s most recognized and esteemed names
Gun advocates gagged in colleges
Opinion: Media snicker of the day: those crazy gun nuts, worried the government is out to snatch their
Youngstown couple jailed in shooting
The shooting took place with a 3-year-old in the car. YOUNGSTOWN — A city couple is in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Darren C. Vaughn, 48, of 17752 Glenwood Ave., Lake Milton, and
Bay’s home run in 9th sends Bosox past Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Bay watched Kerry Wood’s first fastball, a stitched, spinning blur, whizz
Can U.S. trust Pakistan to control the Taliban?
Editorial: It doesn’t take a Zbigniew Brzezinski or a Henry Kissinger to know that Pakistani President Asif Ali
Loose lips or loose pix: Result the same
Opinion: “On Aug. 17, 1942, a nationally syndicated columnist wrote that she had received ‘a very stern
Talk-show host plans free show in Ohio
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Residents rocked by thousands of layoffs at the local airport or otherwise
“We do think this will continue to spread but we are taking aggressive actions to minimize the
Opinion: “We do think this will continue to spread but we are taking aggressive actions to minimize the
“Biggest Loser: Couples” (8 p.m., NBC): Contestants turn the tables on their trainers.
“Biggest Loser: Couples” (8 p.m., NBC): Contestants turn the tables on their trainers. “Fringe” (9
In N.C., oldest furniture market toasts 100th
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Despite a severe global recession and the dazzle of competing convention cities
Valley residents urged to attend ‘American rally’
Organizers hope the event highlights the need to support manufacturing. Mahoning Valley
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