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New way to hide crack cocaine: Eat it
CAMPBELL — A man stopped by police Tuesday ended up hiding suspected crack cocaine by eating it,
No free rides in Cleveland: Transit drivers ordered to collect fares
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s transit agency is telling its drivers to stop giving people a free
Youngstown council postpones vote on resolution to cut a city judge
YOUNGSTOWN — City council postponed a vote today on a resolution urging the state Legislature to
Date changed for Journey concert at Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — Due to an artist scheduling conflict, the upcoming Journey concert with special guest
Man acquitted today in New Castle murder
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A jury took only about an hour to acquit a New Castle man of murder in a case that
Students create Idora Park logo
YOUNGSTOWN — Idora Park may be long gone, but, for a few short weeks, it’s memory was alive in some
First Place Financial shareholders approve government purchase of company stock
WARREN — Shareholders of First Place Financial Corp. approved granting the government warrants to
Sons of a Youngstown cop sentenced to prison
YOUNGSTOWN — Two sons of a city police officer shed tears during apologies to their victims before
Youngstown cops suspended for fighting one another
YOUNGSTOWN — A physical altercation between two sergeants in the Youngstown Police Department will
Visits increase to Akron’s convention center
AKRON (AP) — Despite the economic downturn, tourism planners in this city hope bookings and visits
Nostalgia: Choffin students create new logo for historic Idora Park
YOUNGSTOWN — Idora Park may be long gone, but, for a few short weeks, it’s memory was alive in some
Original Tuskegee Airman dies in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — One of the original Tuskegee Airmen, the country’s first black military pilots and
Walk in Wick Park tour set Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Join members of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for a Walk in Wick Park from
Fed officials, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown announce grants to help Ohio communities
Cabinet secretaries traveled throughout Ohio to announce new federal grants as an analysis shows
Flying High Inc. helps teens soar
YOUNGSTOWN —For a while, Nathan Cox couldn’t see much hope for his future, but now he’s flying high.
Trumbull African-American Achievers festival begins Friday
WARREN — This year’s Trumbull County African-American Achiever’s Association Festival starting at
GOP turns up heat on Gov. Strickland over job losses
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor says it’s unfair to blame his administration for two big job
Car cruise set for Thursday in Warren
WARREN — A downtown car cruise is coming to Warren beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Buff-N-Stuff
Senate reviews closing of GM, Chrysler dealerships
Senate reviews closing of GM, Chrysler dealerships
Execution date set for Ken Biros
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has set the execution date for a Trumbull County man convicted in
East Palestine summer reading program begins Monday
EAST PALESTINE —The East Palestine Memorial Public Library Summer Reading Program will begin Monday
Angry mob beats rape suspect
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man described by police as a person of interest in the rape of an 11-year-old
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Southington United Methodist Church, state Route 305 at 534, will have a chicken
Fundraiser Thursday is Easter Seals benefit
Fundraiser Thursday is Easter Seals benefit BOARDMAN — Boston Market, state Route 224 at Shops at
Valley GM dealers dodge closings
Hummer will be purchased by a Chinese company, but its U.S presence will remain strong, officials
Springfield faces Newark Cath. Friday
The state-bound Springfield High baseball team of New Middletown has Inter Tri-County League Tier
Team has confidence in coach
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield High baseball coach Bob Beam was a sophomore outfielder on the 1992
Judge Belinky suing commissioners over funding
Commissioners can’t defy a reasonable funding order, the probate judge says. YOUNGSTOWN — With
Thunder's Markray is a team player
YOUNGSTOWN — The guy with three first names — Derrick Markray — has started all nine games as
Youngstown pastor to deliver opening prayer in U.S. House
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church, describes himself as a
Hubbard priest, Seitz family honored for work, courage
Father O’Neill and the Seitz Family of Poland received the Great Communicator and May Vetterle
Wharmby wins two makeup games
STRUTHERS — Wharmby Sports used an 18-hit attack to defeat Livi Steel, 17-0, in a Class B League
Gonchar’s goal, big hit lead Pens past Detroit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sergei Gonchar said it once, then repeated it again a few seconds later as he
Job seekers looking hard to climb wall built by economy
The economy has been so tough lately that finding a job is almost a job itself. Gone are the days
Satellite libraries to open in parks
SALEM — Outdoor learning will get a new meaning thanks to the staff at the Salem Pubic Library.
Rough shorter for Memorial tourney
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The morning calm at Muirfield Village was shattered by a sound that was sure to
Area sports in brief
area Class B POTW STRUTHERS — Dustin “Bubba” Uhlman was selected the Youngstown Sports Grille
Raising hopes
Steve Misera of Butler, Pa., waits amid kitchen- and dinnerware included in items auctioned at the Youngstown Playhouse. Bids on the items deemed no longer needed at the struggling facility raised about $12,000 Tuesday.
Annual water report
Annual water report YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Water Department recently mailed a copy of its
Cibulkova stuns Sharapova
PARIS (AP) — The final score of Maria Sharapova’s stunning loss in the French Open quarterfinals
Tractor-trailer rig flips, trapping driver
YOUNGSTOWN — A tractor-trailer rig filled with auto parts turned over around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday on
Salem officials to scrutinize city’s growth plan
The plan is for the city to achieve sustainable growth. SALEM — City officials must take a
Business Digest
( BW)(CA-CLIF-BAR) Clif Bar & Company Launches CLIF QuenchT Bottled Sport Drink Business Editors
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Law & Order” (10 p.m., NBC): “Law & Order” closes off its latest season with a case tied to the
Sales of Cobalts tumble in May
Its sales are down 52 percent for the first five months of this year. It was the worst May ever
Baseball/The Line
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League NY MetsEven-6PITTSBURGH WASHINGTONEven-6San
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lauren Dunn and Paul Himes III, Austintown, boy,
Cream of tartar brightens dark aluminum pans
Dear Heloise: Thank you for your wonderful hints in The (Harrisburg, Pa.) Patriot-News. I read your
E-mail received by mistake reveals hostilities
Dear Annie: Recently, an e-mail correspondence between my mother and sister somehow ended up in my
Magic players think Jameer Nelson may play
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando Magic players say Jameer Nelson will play in the NBA finals, even
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Martin E. Hollins, 34, Colorado Springs, Col., and Yevette S.
‘Blue states’ will pay for health care reform
Opinion: Those in the red states still smarting over Barack Obama’s election victory can perhaps take solace
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Run Brother (Whitney)2.20 Head Master (Houghton)
Making meals special
Cooking shouldn’t be a chore; it should be a celebration. To help achieve that, Chef Michael
Treasurer: Stay conservative
WARREN — City schools Treasurer Angela Lewis says the drastic changes made to Ohio’s state budget
Robbery suspects arrested
AUSTINTOWN — The suspects in a string of township robberies are now behind bars. Darrell L. Lowe
Jockey could make history at Belmont
NEW YORK (AP) — Calvin Borel grinned at the question: Would Mine That Bird have passed Rachel
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 5, Cleveland 2 Chicago White Sox 6, Oakland 2
Bernat-Garrah Sept. 12 wedding to be in Avon
AUSTINTOWN — Daniel and Patricia Bernat, 5329 S. Saratoga Ave., are announcing the engagement of
hReagan centennial bill
hReagan centennial bill WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signed one for the Gipper. With the
A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you own GM
Editorial: A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you own GM There’s no question that the $50
Israeli anxiety increases over new U.S. policies
JERUSALEM — Sirens blared across Israel on Tuesday as the nation carried out its biggest-ever
YSU plans to develop 4 Centers of Excellence
State funding to help launch the centers was expected but now won’t be forthcoming.
Abby Ducay and Brian Mosier plan July 11 wedding
The parents of Abby Ducay and Brian Mosier, both of Columbus, are announcing the engagement and
China blocks Twitter ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
BEIJING (AP) — Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the bloody crackdown on Tiananmen Square this week,
Iran, Mideast peace likely to be Obama’s focus on trip
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Barack Obama begins a crucial Mideast trip today with a visit
Healthy grilling must be fast and flavorful
Associated Press GOOD FOR YOU: Adding fennel seeds and thyme to shrimp can make a barbecue shrimp
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “Today marks a new beginning for General Motors. ... The board is confident that this New GM can
No more bribes for North Korea
No more bribes for North Korea Kansas City Star: In response to the latest North Korean nuclear
Debris confirms Air France crash; 228 feared dead
FERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil (AP) — An airplane seat, a fuel slick and pieces of white debris
Memphis says victories should remain on record
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis says it should keep the victories from the 2007-08 season which ended
Twins hand hobbling Indians a 4-3 setback
Twins hand hobbling Indians 4-3 loss MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Mauer homered and had three RBIs to
Bill to close loophole for payday lenders
The bill would stop payday lenders from using the Small Loan Act and Mortgage Loan Act.
Sharpen your GRILL SKILLS
McClatchy Tribune SAUCY: The white sauce used for this brined chicken recipe is a mayonnaise-and-
Ohio business in brief
OHIO KeyCorp bank raises $1B to fill reserve gap CLEVELAND — Regional bank KeyCorp said Tuesday
Judge denies part of sex-abusers’ appeals
LISBON — Judge C. Ashley Pike of Columbiana County Common Pleas Court has denied part of 31 cases
Companies tap into frugal-blogger power
NEW YORK (AP) — When Melissa Garcia was frustrated by Old Navy’s scanty coupon offerings, she didn’t
Rapper testifies in suit over home repairs
Rapper testifies in suit over home repairs HARTFORD, Conn. — Rapper 50 Cent says he never would
Cowell spokesman: Boyle recovers; career on track
LONDON (AP) — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her
Letters unite students with hospital workers
The students got to meet their letter-writing buddies at the hospital Tuesday. WARREN — In an
Setting the record straight on Sotomayor
Opinion: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. This morning I will take your questions regarding Sonia
Former executive at F.N.B. Corp returns as new bank president
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Stephen Gurgovits is returning as president and chief executive of F.N.B. Corp.
Airlines’ revenue from baggage fees soaring
Opinion: HACKENSACK, N.J. — New baggage fees seem to be paying off for the largest U.S. carriers. Fourth-
Indians must start thinking for selves
Opinion: We are only half way through 2009 and yet politicians across America are already gearing up for
Put Sotomayor’s biography in context
Opinion: As part of the biographical preoccupation with Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s past, the The New York Times
Who’s calling the shots?
Public policy, corporate roles could blur Goals of the Obama administration could be at odds with
U.S. home sales show biggest jump in 7 1/2 years, but danger signs linger
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of U.S. homebuyers who agreed to buy a previously occupied home took
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District board, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Harold
Soderling moves into semifinals
PARIS (AP) — The same big forehand that took down Rafael Nadal claimed another victim Tuesday at the
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA J 7 5 4 2 uJ vA Q J 3 w7 3 WEST EAST xK Q
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2009. There are 211 days left in the year. On this date
Senator: Obama open to taxing health benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is leaving the door open to taxing health-care benefits,
Odom: Candy is lucky charm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lamar Odom just can’t help himself when it comes to the sweet stuff. He loves
Trumbull County | Indictments
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted these people, who will be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. June 11
Sports notices
basketball Boardman High School — will hold a girls camp for third through ninth grade from June
Senate advances tobacco regulation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took a step Tuesday toward giving the government some controls over the
class b league
class b league tuesday’s linescores Wharmby Sports 17, Livi Steel 0 Wharmby22292—17180 Livi
Bedford Trails Youth Golf tournament
Bedford Trails Youth Golf tournament Boys Grade 9-12 Division 1. Joe Pikunas (Boardman) 77. 2.
What’s in a name? Depends on who’s talking
NEW YORK (AP) — In the week since she was named as President Barack Obama’s nominee to the Supreme
Sotomayor visits senators on the Hill
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday paid her first Capitol Hill visits to
The world’s nuclear brat
The world’s nuclear brat Philadelphia Inquirer: North Korea is like the baby who knows adults pay
Hits to head still not banned by GMs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — NHL general managers still have little interest in outlawing otherwise legal hits
Duke pitches Bucs past Mets, Santana
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zach Duke said he was looking forward to facing Johan Santana. He really enjoyed
2 men held in robberies on S. Side
A third suspect in the robberies ran away from police. YOUNGSTOWN — Two city men are in
Washington wins NCAA softball title, 3-2
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kimi Pohlman raced home on a squibber back to the circle that Florida ace
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Tuesday, April 21 Detroit 4,
YSU hopes to continue success in Third Frontier internships
YSU has been able to secure about 160 internships over the last six years. YOUNGSTOWN —
Man pleads guilty to raping child
The man will be sentenced June 12. YOUNGSTOWN — A Cleveland man convicted of raping an underage
Outdoor classroom dedicated
Union is the fourth Mahoning County school to earn the Wild School Site designation. POLAND —
Cole-Canning wedding plans are announced
Mary Beth Cole, of 7851 Gardendale St. SE, Downey Calif., and William Canning, of 2604 Sunset Drive
Sports on TV
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.” Noon (ESPN2) Tennis: French Open
Two downtown bar buildings will be razed for parking spots
The $400,000 project will convert the buildings to 26 parking spaces. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
GM to sell Hummer to Chinese; thousands of U.S. jobs to be saved
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. took a key step toward its downsizing on Tuesday, striking a
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