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Warren man charged with drug trafficking
WARREN — Michael R. Anderson, 32, of Mahoning Avenue pleaded innocent to a charge of aggravated
Ohl Street bridge in Greenville, Pa., closed
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Mark Miller, director of the Mercer County Bridge Department, announced that the
Vigil message in Warren: Be a peacemaker
WARREN — When three young men headed out April 13 in a borrowed car to kill Marvin Chaney on Wick
Youngstown man pleads guilty to aggravated robbery in Boardman
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man convicted of robbing a Boardman Township resident of a debit card will soon
Council plans to ask the state to eliminate a judgeship
YOUNGSTOWN — At the request of Mayor Jay Williams, city council will consider a resolution Wednesday
Agency on aging announces new address, phone numbers
NILES — The Area Agency on Aging’s main office has been moved from downtown Youngstown to Suite 2685
Asteroid named for YSU alum
YOUNGSTOWN — Richard Pirko’s name will live on forever in the skies he loved. An asteroid has been
Police seek public help finding hit-skip driver
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are asking for help from the public in the search for a car that hit two
Canfield baccalaureate service Friday
CANFIELD — Canfield High School’s baccalaureate service will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the high school
State approves funds for Kent Trumbull
CHAMPION — The state Controlling Board released more than $640,000 for improvements at Kent State
Police negotiations lag, layoffs loom
YOUNGSTOWN — The city administration is at a stalemate in negotiating an early-retirement buyout
Louise Stovall to be remembered at Austintown Relay for Life
AUSTINTOWN — The late Louise Stovall will be honored at the American Cancer Society 2009 Austintown
Section of New Road expected to open by July 4
AUSTINTOWN — Part of a main east-west thoroughfare in the township will reopen soon. A section of
Girard center offers computer classes for displaced workers
GIRARD — Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is offering computer classes. Sessions
Parnassus Holdings II, an affiliate of Platinum Equity, could be new Delphi parent
Delphi Corp. has proposed emerging from bankruptcy court under the control of Parnassus Holdings II,
GM CEO says reinvented company will be lean, quick
GM CEO says reinvented company will be lean, quick
GM plans on second shift of workers at Lordstown
General Motors intends to bring back a second shift of workers to its Lordstown
UPDATE: Details emerge on GM's bankruptcy; read filing here
GM's bankruptcy filing is the fourth-largest in U.S. history
Lordstown spared as expected; 14 other GM facilities to close
Lordstown spared as expected; other GM plants to close
UPDATED: General Motors files for bankruptcy protection
General Motors files for bankruptcy protection
Mason on bicycle to boost Special Olympics games
Mason on bicycle to boost Special Olympics games WARREN — A Mason will be bicycling through the
Pinkard retires as chief of Mill Creek Park police
Park commissioners received about 40 resumes for the chief position. YOUNGSTOWN — Being a
Focus is on students’ messages
Students will receive $1.3 million or more in education grants. BELOIT — At the signal, the
Diversity defines Niles McKinley’s Class of 2009
The city school district saved $4,000 by changing the location of this year’s ceremony.
Part of Lincoln Avenue closing for 2 months
Part of Lincoln Avenue closing for 2 months YOUNGSTOWN — Lincoln Avenue between Elm and Phelps
Springfield hangs on, 3-2, to earn a trip to state
The Tigers’ regional championship victory over Lake Center Christian ended with a dramatic play at
Less work for Less: Trainer retires
After more than 30 years in Warren and Austintown, Loren Less is moving on.
Poor start finishes off Thunder in game against Ky. Horsemen
Mahoning Valley gave up 27 in the first quarter and eventually fell 61-39 for its eight straight
WFMJ-TV news anchor to 75 McDonald grads: We’ve left you a mess
MCDONALD — The McDonald High School Class of 2009 expressed an awareness of the challenges each
No mercy for OSU: Bucks bludgeoned by Florida St., 37-6
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Stephen Cardullo set a tournament record with seven hits, including three of
Speaker: Connect with others
Thirty-one of the graduates have been awarded scholarships worth more than $1 million.
Astros’ Hampton beats the Pirates again, 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — If only Mike Hampton could face the Pittsburgh Pirates in every start, he might
Kasich to run for governor
After two years of laying the groundwork with dozens of speeches at Republican dinners and
Valley leaders on edge, anticipating GM move today
Much of paychecks to Lordstown complex workers and retirees and suppliers' employees is spent at local stores, restaurants and health-care facilities.The loss of that money could be devastating to the area economy, observers say.
Lakers eager to erase bad taste
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s going to be Orlando, not Boston, in the NBA finals. Even though the opponent
White House: GM to file today for bankruptcy
The U.S. will pump $30 billion more into GM as it makes its way through bankruptcy court.
Firm rents foreclosures to those who can’t buy
LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) — Tim Cabrera eyes the unwanted artwork gracing the interior walls of the house
‘Twilight’ takes a bite out of MTV Movie Awards
LOS ANGELES — The MTV Movie Awards were a blood bath Sunday night with “Twilight” taking five
Mom of 14 signs TV deal
Mom of 14 signs TV deal LOS ANGELES — The Southern California woman who gave birth to the world’s
Johnson squeaks past Stewart to win at Dover
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson nosed past Tony Stewart with two laps left in a thrilling battle
In a survey, 68 percent of certified divorce financial analysts said they have seen clients who
In a survey, 68 percent of certified divorce financial analysts said they have seen clients who
Dems on a spending spree with our money
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Epiphanies are a dime a dozen among congressional Democrats as they discover urgent new
Obama’s rhetorical hands tied on first trip to Middle East
Editorial: Obama’s rhetorical hands tied on first trip to Middle East President Barack Obama leaves for the
Wife had unhappy surprise in store
Dear Annie: My husband, “Jonas,” and I own a small antique store that we have successfully operated
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Times, London, May 27: President Obama emphasized in his presidential campaign a wish
Down, but not out: Penguins fall again
Detroit beats Pittsburgh to take a 2-0 lead as the series heads east to the Steel City. DETROIT
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “It’s unsettling to the faith, that’s why it’s a scandal.” Archbishop John Favalora Of the Roman
Columbiana County court filings
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Columbiana County Treasurer v. Kenneth Jackson et al, money.
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
FLEA MARKET • Volunteers of the Belmont VA Clinic will have a flea market and bake sale at the
Majority of bondholders support reorganization
DETROIT (AP) — More than 50 percent of General Motors Corp. bondholders said Sunday they would
Lorenzen in the zone against Thunder’s zone
YOUNGSTOWN — What’s wrong with this picture? After Mahoning Valley Thunder players signed
Peralta has 3 RBIs in Indians’ rally over the Yankees
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jhonny Peralta took an easy approach and lined a hard game-winning hit.
Sports digest
area Renegades prevail Jordan Reynolds threw for three touchdowns as the Crestview Renegades
American League
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U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Orlando Popa The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association Playoffs FIRST ROUND CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7)
OTN Performance stops Action Physical Therapy
STRUTHERS — L.J. Schromofsky had a triple and a double, while Even Bollinger and Jay Rowland added
Sacre bleu! Nadal streak ends at French with loss
PARIS (AP) — For 31 matches, Rafael Nadal ruled the red clay of Roland Garros, boasting an unbeaten
Curses! These days, they seem to be everywhere
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Expletive excess in public venues and workplaces is an ever-rising tide. From
STOP SWEARING
STOP SWEARING A few solutions Recognizing that slipups happen among most of us, SurePayroll
Providers test limits of access to Internet
Your days of all-you-can-eat Internet buffet may be coming to an end. Probably not tomorrow, but
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Pamela J. Keener, Youngstown, boy, May 31. Judy Garcia and
His only crime was his belief in freedom
Opinion: Fathi Eljahmi, the most prominent democratic dissident in Libya, died recently. Eljahmi had endured
Tween stuck at home? Tips to keep boredom away
Looking for ways to keep your tween or young teen busy over the summer? Here are six ideas to pull
NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Defiance” (R, 137 minutes): Edward Zwick’s often-stirring movie dramatizes the
Climate change poses danger to earth
Opinion: What if you needed a heart transplant, but you put off surgery until you became so weak an ambulance
‘Glass ceiling’ could be a math problem
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The glass ceiling isn’t just a social problem. Turns out it’s a math problem, too.
REGION
REGION Hubbard Chamber to bring Tribe’s McBride as speaker HUBBARD — The Hubbard Area Chamber of
Guantanamo prison must be closed — and invalidated
Opinion: The prison at Guantanamo must be closed. Even more important, “Gitmo” and everything it represents
Signing for deliveries leaves office workers in dark
Dear Heloise: I work in a high-rise apartment building. We receive and sign for deliveries, and we
GOIN’ TO THE CHAPEL
A cemetery wedding? It’s not such a grave idea Milwaukee Journal Sentinel BROOKFIELD, Wis. — At
Parents look for ways to entertain tweens, teens
Parents look for ways to entertain tweens, teens Summer is a great time for tweens to develop new
Muslims hope for change on Mideast in Obama speech
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Respect for Islam, a prescription for Palestinian statehood and assurances of a
Stricker wins Colonial on second playoff hole
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Steve Stricker has all sorts of top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour this
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“I’m A Celebrity .. Get Me Out of Here!” (8 p.m., NBC): Sanjaya alert! The former “American Idol”
Today is Monday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2009. There are 213 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2009. There are 213 days left in the year. On this date in
Reigning IRL champ Dixon wins at Milwaukee Mile
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Scott Dixon took advantage of the heavy Milwaukee Mile traffic to pass Ryan
SUNDAY drawings
SUNDAY drawings OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 2-5-4 Pick 4, 7-0-9-7 Rolling Cash 5, 15-22-23-
Doctor killing produces outrage
Doctor killing spawns outrage McClatchy Newspapers WICHITA, Kan. — President Obama said he was
Official: Cuba agrees to resume talks with U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cuba has agreed to resume talks with the Obama administration on legal immigration
Uribe’s legacy in jeopardy
Uribe’s legacy in jeopardy Miami Herald: From the day he assumed office in 2002, President Alvaro
GOP eases up on criticism of Sotomayor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leading GOP senators on Sunday offered more subtle criticism of the first Hispanic
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND Sunday, April 19 Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 3
Women’s defending champ Ivanovic eliminated from French in 4th round
PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic was most certainly not herself Sunday at the French
French open At Roland Garros
French open At Roland Garros Sunday’s highlights: Attendance: 31,283. Men’s Seeded Winners:
U.S. looks to better China relationship
BEIJING (AP) — After years of acrimonious economic relations with China, the U.S. insists it wants
Dem primary doesn’t guarantee a free ride, U.S. Sen. Specter says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Arlen Specter said Sunday he did not seek and was not given any assurance
MLB Roundup \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 2 TORONTO — Kevin Youkilis homered twice, Dustin Pedroia
Lori Petty arrested on suspicion of DUI
Lori Petty arrested on suspicion of DUI LOS ANGELES — Police in Los Angeles say “Point Break”
Oak Ridge Boys tackle White Stripes on album
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The melody is dark, ominous and unmistakable to any rock fan: “Seven Nation Army”
GM’s troubles put a cloud over car shopping
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — In vehicle showrooms across the country, questions about the future of auto
Last survivor of Titanic sinking dies at 97
LONDON (AP) — Millvina Dean, who as a baby was wrapped in a sack and lowered into a lifeboat in the
Police have 2 suspects in slaying
YOUNGSTOWN — Police say they have two suspects in the killing of 17-year-old Asthen Jackson.
Nothing magical about end to Cavs’ run
Despite the loss in the conference finals, LeBron James insisted he likes where the team is headed.
On area diamonds Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division Leetonia LABL Outlaws 15, Poland Springfield Grille 10 — Ian
Trial for U.S. journalists to begin in North Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As global powers debate how to punish North Korea for its nuclear
class b league
class b league sunday’s linescores 1080 Media 13, Wharmby Sports 4 Wharmby0020200—471 1080
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 5, Boston 3 Tampa Bay 5, Minnesota 2 Detroit 6,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., adminstration building, 6034 S.
HORSE SHOW Winners
Some winners of the novice and open weekend events took home scooters, saddles and cash prizes.
Sacre bleu! Nadal's rule at French Open ends
Sacre bleu! Nadal's rule at French Open ends For 31 matches, Rafael Nadal ruled the red clay of
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