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LeBron James has benign growth removed from jaw
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers star LeBron James had a benign growth removed from his right jaw during a
Bill to close loophole for payday lenders
COLUMBUS — Legislation being introduced at the Ohio Statehouse is aimed at stopping former payday
Youngstown pastor to offer opening prayer before U.S. House on Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, describes himself as a
YSU seeks to add 10 students internships for high-tech program
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University was able to get 36 student internships funded through
Gurgovits returns as president, chief executive of F.N.B. Corp.
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Stephen Gurgovits is returning as president and chief executive of F.N.B. Corp.
YSU picks four ‘Centers of Excellence’
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University is proposing that it be allowed to develop four Centers of
Police charge two city men with South Side robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — Two city men are in Mahoning County Jail after police say they robbed two women only
Mahoning County Probate Court judge sues county for more money
YOUNGSTOWN — With the year’s midpoint fast approaching, Judge Mark Belinky of Mahoning County
May not a good month for Chevy Cobalt sales, GM says
It was the worst May ever for sales of the Chevrolet Cobalt. General Motors said today that it
Cleveland man faces prison term for rape of girl
YOUNGSTOWN — A Cleveland man convicted of raping an underage girl will be going to prison. Edson
Warren school kids swap letters with St. Joseph Health Center staff
WARREN — In an age of e-mail and text messaging, who could imagine that an old-fashioned letter
GM UPDATE: Chinese buyer for Hummer; Saturn has 16 suitors
GM UPDATE: Chinese buyer for Hummer; Saturn has 16 suitors
Salem raid nets suspected marijuana
SALEM — Dann Arnold, 46, the manager at the Foxes Denn was charged with possession of marijuana and
Noon meeting Thursday in Youngstown to discuss criminal justice reform campaign
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Organizing Cooperative will have a noon meeting Thursday at the
Weather warning siren test set Thursday in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the city’s weather
Tire recycling for Hubbard residents is Saturday
HUBBARD — Tire recycling for city and township residents Hubbard is planned from 8 a.m. to noon
Watershed Field School for kids 9 to 12 set for June 23-24 in Trumbull Co.
CORTLAND — The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District will have a two-day “Watershed Field
Sad news for the Jolly Bar: Demolition
YOUNGSTOWN —The city’s Design Review Committee approved the demolition of two former downtown bars
Youngstown mails water report to customers
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Water Department recently mailed a copy of its consumer confidence
GM UPDATE: Hummer buyer found; 16 interested in Saturn
GM UPDATE: Hummer buyer found; 16 interested in Saturn
Judge Belinky sues Mahoning County for more money to run his court
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Probate Judge Mark Belinky has filed today a complaint in mandamus with
Dominion gives $1M to free clinics in 14 states, including Ohio
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Free health clinics in 14 states are getting financial help from Dominion
Bird walk scheduled in Howland
HOWLAND — There will be a walk in Howland Township Park at 8:30 a.m. June 13 to help document
Snapz: Show us your “Saturday Suit”
Show us your “Saturday Suit” At the end of a busy week, when it’s time to relax and have fun, what
Erin Carvell to wed Paul Gerhardstein in mid October
The engagement of Erin Carvell and Paul Gerhardstein, both of 315 E. Main St., Canfield, is being
Date announced for Janus-Oles autumn wedding
WARREN — Dale and Cecilia Janus, 2940 Foster Drive NE, are announcing the engagement of their
Tammy Meade, Danny Crum are planning wedding
NILES — The engagement of Tammy Meade and Danny Crum is announced by her parents, Colleen and Frank
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for lunch June 9 at Molly’s
Bake sale benefit
Bake sale benefit YOUNGSTOWN — A bake sale is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pizza Joe’s, 642
Men who cook stir up competition and funds for emergency program
GOOD COOKS: Catholic Charities Regional Agency’s 2009 Men Who Cook competition took place recently
Stacie Cepin tapped as next Fitch girls coach
The Campbell Memorial High graduate has been at Shelbyville (Ind.) for two seasons. By BILL
Council to consider elimination of city judge
YOUNGSTOWN — At the request of Mayor Jay Williams, city council will consider a resolution Wednesday
Battling butterflies
Battling butterflies Stoic on the outside, nervous on the inside, Poland junior Robert Balzano has
It pays to learn good traits
Dobbins was one of 10 schools across the United States to receive the award. POLAND — Fourth-
Speakers: Prevent another tragedy
Many small children accept violence as a fact of life in the city, the superintendent of schools
Asteroid named in honor of late YSU alumnus, planetarium producer
Asteroids are traditionally named after family members of the astronomers who find them.
Youngstown man who robbed Boardman resident gets plea deal
A sentence will be imposed after a pre-sentencing investigation is conducted. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Ursuline DL Turner still with Ohio St.
But at least one Web site said the All-Ohioan is close to losing his scholarship. Vindicator
Mayor: Waiting isn’t a solution
The patrol union president doubts the two sides will meet again as buyout talks get tangled in
Patrolman receives emotional welcome
Two of the three women hurt in the fire also have been released from the hospital. WARREN —
Guerin thankful for chance to play with Crosby, Penguins
Bill Guerin, who was acquired from the New York Islanders on March 4 , has contributed seven goals
Magic consider return of Nelson
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jameer Nelson can shoot again. His injured right shoulder can take contact, and
Astro wins big behind hitters, pitcher Dando
STRUTHERS — In the Class B League Monday night, the Astro Falcons defeated Action Physical Therapy
Man behind Cavs deal to promote baseball in China
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese-born financier at the center of a deal to buy a stake in the NBA’s
Communities, workers ponder life without GM
Pontiac. Mansfield. Spring Hill. Orion Township. All these places once thrived in the shadow of
GM bankruptcy: How will it impact the United States?
With the largest maker of cars in the U.S. filing for bankruptcy protection, the effects will ripple
Federer rallies at French Open for five-set win
Federer rallies at French Open for five-set win One point from letting Germany’s Tommy Haas serve
Yankees set MLB record in 5-2 win over Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joba Chamberlain allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings and the New York
Vast search begins for Air France jet
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An Air France jet with 228 people on a flight to Paris vanished over the
Core Essentials Program Dobbins Elementary School
Students at Poland’s Dobbins Elementary School learned about a different character trait each month
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 15 N.Y. Rangers
Multi-Generational Center offers classes
Multi-Generational Center offers classes GIRARD — Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull
Ohio politicians disappointed by bankruptcy news
The nation must work to ‘rebuild a thriving domestic manufacturing industry,’ a U.S. senator says.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama now owns General Motors, even though he insists he’s
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama now owns General Motors, even though he insists he’s taking it
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 18
Gas prices high enough? Not for Washington
Opinion: They’re back. Rising gasoline prices, that is. Millions of Americans hitting the roads this
Today is Tuesday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2009. There are 212 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2009. There are 212 days left in the year. On this date
Thornton’s daughter charged in child’s death
Thornton’s daughter charged in child’s death OCOEE, Fla. — Billy Bob Thornton’s estranged daughter
Stocks rally on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market began June with a strong rally, thanks to another wave of benign
80-year-old retraces path that slaves took
Restore Cleveland Hope is raising money to preserve the Cozad-Bates House, part of the history of
Man sentenced for stealing dinosaur bones
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A commercial fossil hunter, whose discovery of the world’s best-preserved
Business news digest
REGION Dominion East Ohio says some prices will change CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio said
Burris joins prestigious pantheon of unwanted
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even in a Senate club famous for how it ostracizes the unwanted, the shunning of
Kobe ‘thankful’ to be in finals
NBA FINALS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant is staring down the prospect of sharing the court with
Jockey Borel predicts victory for Mine That Bird in Belmont Stakes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Calvin Borel is back on Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and he’s
Trauma of 9/11 is no excuse for Bush-era interrogation program
Opinion: Top officials from the Bush administration have hit upon a revealing new theme as they
Hope lies in new regime in N. Korea
Opinion: The United Nations Security Council is debating a major provocation from North Korea once again. The
abortion violence Recent cases
A look at recent cases of abortion- related violence: May 31, 2009: Prominent late-term abortion
CBS’ Schieffer scores with Cheney, Powell interviews
NEW YORK — While fans of the Sunday morning political shows obsess about which host best represents
“However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they
Opinion: “However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they cannot
Federer rallies for five-set victory
PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer knows full well, of course, that Rafael Nadal is no longer around this
What is a corporate bankruptcy?
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp.’s filing for bankruptcy protection on Monday highlights what
Delphi reaches deal to sell assets
NEW YORK — Delphi Corp. said Monday that it reached a deal to sell some of its assets to a private-
Rejection of buyout plan not good for Youngstown
Editorial: Although Mayor Jay Williams tried to put a positive spin recently on the police patrol officers
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., special meeting with fire chief and
A church scandal ends
Miami Herald: As scandals go, the saga of Alberto Cutie has had it all. Celebrity, religion,
In special sales, Live Nation to scrap lawn-seat fees
The deal includes concerts that will be at Cleveland and Pittsburgh venues. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
Garden Forum show ranks those with flower power
YOUNGSTOWN — Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown had its spring flower show May 16 and 17 at the
Neither vulnerable. West deals.
Neither vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xA 2 uA K J v10 4 wK 10 9 8 5 2 WEST EAST x8 7 6
“Earth 2100” (9 p.m., ABC): “Earth 2100” is an intriguing news special that
“Earth 2100” (9 p.m., ABC): “Earth 2100” is an intriguing news special that explores the possible
TODAY
TODAY Noon (ESPN2) Tennis: French Open quarterfinals. Noon (SPD) Motorcycle racing. Noon (STO)
Radio club honors sub, sacrifice of sailors
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bill Chaikin leaned forward and stretched out his right arm, his shoulders nearly
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael L. Sharpe, 42, of 3855 Atlantic Court, Poland, and
How will Obama be received in Egypt?
Opinion: President Obama faces numerous challenges as he heads to Cairo this week for a much-anticipated
Relay to honor committee volunteer
AUSTINTOWN — The late Louise Stovall will be honored at the American Cancer Society 2009 Austintown
Susan Boyle fairy tale takes a turn as singer enters clinic
LONDON (AP) — Now that it’s over, it’s fair to ask: Was “Britain’s Got Talent” worth it? Susan
Sale of most Chrysler assets to Fiat OK’d
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of most of Chrysler LLC’s assets to
Free clothing
Free clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway from 9
Dow Jones adds Travelers, Cisco, drops Citigroup, GM
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones industrial average is adding Travelers Cos. and Cisco Systems Inc.,
GM to close or idle 12 more plants
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. said Monday it will permanently close nine more plants and idle
YOUNGSTOWN Police awards
Several dozen officers in the Youngstown Police Department received awards for acts of heroism and
Restructuring officer is a veteran of the game
He was one of the architects during Kmart’s bankruptcy reorganization of a multiyear business plan
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY May 23
Finally, an easy win for Serena Williams
PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason.
Study: Cancer survivors not getting needed tests
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Adult survivors of childhood cancer who most need mammograms and other tests to
Antidepressant has little benefit for autistic kids, research finds
CHICAGO (AP) — An antidepressant that is among the most popular kinds of medicine used for treating
Abortion foes worry killing could silence national debate
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The slaying of a Kansas abortion doctor put the anti-abortion movement on the
Bombs kill four American troops
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two roadside bombs that struck back-to-back and only miles apart hit two
Clinton at events in Latin America
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is trying to ease
The poop on how to find penguins: Follow the guano
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists looking for lost penguins stumbled upon an effective method: Follow
Cavaliers will look at post, defense
Cleveland was a combined 3-8 against Orlando and the Lakers this season, the NBA finalists. By
Obama: Nationalization to be short-term
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defining moment for American capitalism, President Barack Obama ushered
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 5, N.Y. Yankees 4 Boston 8, Toronto 2 Detroit 3,
Pirates rally in 8th to upend Mets 8-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andy LaRoche and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a rare off night for the
Huskies win big in NCAA softball
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jenn Salling hit a two-run single that turned into a whole lot more as
Man pleads innocent
Man pleads innocent WARREN — Michael R. Anderson, 32, of Mahoning Avenue pleaded innocent to a
U.S. official: North Korea preparing advanced missile
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea appears to be preparing to test an advanced missile designed
Randy Johnson goes for 300th win Wednesday
The 45-year-old left-hander gets his first shot at the milestone for pitchers against the
GM plans second shift at Lordstown; says third shift possible
GM plans to add a second shift to Lordstown and says a third shift is possible. A bankruptcy
Man treated for stabbing linked to assault of girlfriend, police say
No charges have been filed against the stabbing victim. WARREN — A 20-year-old Saratoga Avenue
2 shot at recruiting center
2 shot at recruiting center LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A man with “political and religious motives”
Ohio wins appeal in death-penalty case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the state of Ohio should have another
Immigration is slowing, but more must be done
Opinion: Immigration is slowing, but more must be done EDITOR: Hooray! It’ll time to throw a party. I
Wal-Mart donates $2,500 to fund upgrading of Fitch girls locker room
The locker room will undergo significant upgrades. AUSTINTOWN —A biology experiment at
Renting a car? Have a smooth ride
Dear Readers: With summer vacations and traveling coming up, here are some helpful hints if you will
Wife didn’t bargain to be just an overworked farmhand
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Tom,” a successful farmer, for seven years. We both have
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