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Youngstown police looking for armed robber
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the man who robbed a a South Side resident of $349 during what
Man charged with trying to bring drugs into CCA facility
YOUNGSTOWN — A 24-year-old city man is in Mahoning County Jail on $25,000 bond after police say he
Judge puts young adult on probation on assault, receiving stolen property charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has given Edward Dobran III a chance to turn his life around. Dobran was
Warren man charged with defrauding Boardman women
BOARDMAN — Police have accused a Warren man of taking money for work at a condominium complex that
Boil alert lifted for Rayen Avenue addresses
YOUNGSTOWN — On Tuesday, the city installed two water valves on Rayen Avenue. In order to perform
Poland’s Holy Family School graduation ceremony set Friday
POLAND — The 50th class of Holy Family School graduates Friday. A graduation ceremony for the 24
Delphi Corp.’s hourly retirees fight to keep their benefits
As Delphi Corp.’s salaried retirees continue to fight for their benefits, hourly employees fear they
Youngstown officials take first step to raze historic Paramount Theatre
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control today approved a $21,377 contract that is the first step in
Mahoning Co. Dem Party wants casino gambling petitions stopped
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic Party filed a request today for a temporary restraining
Mahoning County has its first confirmed case of swine flu
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County has its first confirmed case of swine flu, said Matthew Stefanak,
Broker tries to hire hit man to kill two, maim one
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A South Philadelphia mortgage broker is charged with trying to hire a hit man to
Dinner, entertainment to benefit family
Dinner, entertainment to benefit family SALEM — Ponderosa Park will be the setting from 4 to 7
Close calls nothing new for Ursuline, Sandy Valley
Both teams have strong pitchers with 20-victory seasons.
A Winning Team
Coaches Michael Kernan, Barb Balestrino have guided Ursuline’s softball team to six regionals in eight seasons.
State track - At a glance
Where: Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, Columbus Tickets: $10 per person per day Friday’s schedule
Festival to feature boxing show, anti-crime unity rally speakers
Boxing matches will be Friday in memory of a sanitation worker who recently died. WARREN — This
Man acquitted in slaying
The victim had been beaten to death with a bar stool in his basement. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Cop’s sons sentenced to 4 years in prison
The men will be on parole after being released from prison. YOUNGSTOWN — Two sons of a city
Council slows mayor’s drive to cut judge
A bill to reduce the number of Youngstown judges could be introduced soon in the Legislature.
Murals enliven library walls
POLAND — Color, science and history cover the walls of McKinley Elementary School’s library.
Bryant turns serious as Magic approach
LOS ANGELES (AP) — His smile has vanished, replaced by something closer to a scowl. His days of
Cavs owner Gilbert insists team will be NBA champs
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Six years into the LeBron James era, the Cleveland Cavaliers are without an NBA
No joke! Pens believe they’re ready
Evgeni Malkin’s humor has created a much lighter atmosphere in the Pittsburgh locker room.
Pension plan irks Delphi retirees
Salaried retirees stand to lose between 30 percent and 70 percent of pensions, a former executive
Police Chief Hughes suspends 2 wrestling cops, supervisor
The physical altercation took place in March. YOUNGSTOWN — A physical altercation between two
Church to rent part of Playhouse
The theater has slashed its operating costs by more than $200,000. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown
U.N. Day: Centering on how we’re alike
Several eighth-graders read poems they wrote about peace. BOARDMAN — Eighth-grader Shannon
Grand Slam vet Serena jittery in loss to Kuznetsova
French Open | Quarterfinals PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams, of all people, got a case of the
‘THE HANGOVER’
‘THE HANGOVER’ Grade: C Director: Todd Phillips Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes Rating: R
Wet fans follow Woods, Nicklaus
DUBLIN (AP) — Beneath a gray sky and dreary rain, thousands of colorful umbrellas framed both sides
ACTORS
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Air France jet likely broke apart in air above Atlantic Ocean, investigators say
The United States has joined the search for the plane and its victims. FERNANDO DE NORONHA,
Braves release Glavine
ATLANTA (AP) — In a stunning move, the Atlanta Braves released 305-game winner Tom Glavine on
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Church festival season begins this weekend. St. Joseph the Provider church, 633 Porter Ave.,
Church festival season begins this weekend. St. Joseph the Provider church, 633 Porter Ave.,
Ohio executes man who set woman on fire
Ohio executes man who set woman on fire New procedures were used in Wednesday’s execution of the
N.C. cops say husband arranged rape online
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina police have arrested a man and accused him of using the
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 10, Tigers 5 DETROIT — Josh Beckett did not allow a hit until there were
Shopping for sheets? Consider thread count
Dear Heloise: I was hoping you could tell me what the best thread count is. I have bought sheets
Interracial romance creates rift with family
Dear Annie: I’ve been in an off-and-on relationship with “Denise” for seven years. We were high-
Broadway’s big question: How many Tonys for ‘Billy’?
NEW YORK — The big question seems to be: How many Tonys will “Billy Elliot” take home? If the
Vardalos goes Greek again in ‘My Life in Ruins’
The adorable Nia Vardalos makes an obvious choice for a movie she hopes will recapture a bit of her
Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo during E3
One of Microsoft's prototype programs, called 'Milo,' blew away some of the attendees. LOS
Bassist-singer widens options with 5 Minute Love Affair, second band
Pittsburgh resident Eric Hundenski is hoping his latest Steel City band, 5 Minute Love Affair, is
‘Green bubble’ has finally burst
Opinion: WASHINGTON — There once was an Indianapolis concert featuring 50 pianos. Splendid instruments,
Murder of Dr. Tiller puts abortion foes on the spot
Editorial: Inflammatory language has but one goal: To ignite the passions of like-minded individuals, and, if
The 3-D movie revolution hasn’t hit most towns
SACO, Maine (AP) — To hear the folks in Hollywood talk about it, improved 3-D technology and the
Ex-cop sentenced for Pa. bank heist faces new charges in N.Y.
READING, Pa. (AP) — A former New York transit policeman who’s already been sentenced to 10 years in
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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WEDNESDAY drawings
WEDNESDAY drawings OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 2-4-0 Pick 4, 8-4-3-1 Rolling Cash 5, 1-5
Activists contest Disney’s Segway use settlement
Activists contest Disney’s Segway use settlement ORLANDO, Fla. — Activists for the disabled
Parents announce Nemergut-Yurcich wedding plans
EDINBORO, Pa. — The engagement of Julie Ann Nemergut, 214 Hickory St., and Michael Thomas Yurcich,
ABC network gets the Goodes on going green
LOS ANGELES — ABC is taking another stab at finding an animated series for its prime-time lineup
Blues queen Koko Taylor dead at 80
CHICAGO (AP) — Koko Taylor, a sharecropper’s daughter whose regal bearing and powerful voice earned
Derby winner is 2-1 favorite to win at Belmont
Mine That Bird could become the Derby-Belmont winner and first since Thunder Gulch 14 years ago.
Date of Journey show is changed
YOUNGSTOWN — Due to an artist scheduling conflict, the rock concert featuring Journey and Heart
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Rick and Reba Babyak, Youngstown, boy, May 22. Erica Sandrock
FIFA seeks improved security
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The leader of soccer’s governing body urged nations Wednesday to avoid
“Royal Pains” (10 p.m., USA): In this new drama series, Mark Feuerstein plays a brash
“Royal Pains” (10 p.m., USA): In this new drama series, Mark Feuerstein plays a brash young
Jammin' at the Quarry
Jones for Revival has found what has got to be the most perfect location for its annual jam
GM chief to U.S. Senate: ‘This is our last chance’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chiefs of General Motors and Chrysler told skeptical lawmakers on Wednesday
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “His bloody messages were received and are still being received by Muslims, and they will not be
Today is Thursday, June 4, the 155th day of 2009. There are 210 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, June 4, the 155th day of 2009. There are 210 days left in the year. On this date
Raunchy 'Hangover' gets some laughs before fading
If Internet buzz is to be believed, “The Hangover,” the new road trip-to-Vegas comedy by the
Jolie overtakes Oprah on ‘most powerful’ list
NEW YORK (AP) — Angelina Jolie has dethroned Oprah Winfrey as the world’s most powerful celebrity,
Lawsuits target overseas oil company operations
NEW YORK (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell is preparing for a federal trial this summer where it would face
A message for grads: You can’t have it all
Opinion: The bad news, high school graduates, is you can’t have it all. You aren’t as free as you think you
NFL, players union begin talks on 2011 contract
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and its players’ union opened talks Wednesday in a bid to avoid a work
OAS lifts 47-year ban on Cuba
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — The Organization of American States on Wednesday lifted a decades-
What owners, buyers should know about GM
CHICAGO — Now what? For consumers who own or are thinking of buying a Cadillac, Buick or Chevy, it’s
Woman sues ‘Bruno’ comedian over skirmish
LANCASTER, Calif. (AP) — A woman is suing NBC Universal and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, claiming a
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin M. Frederick, 31, of 66 Ferncliff Ave., Boardman, and
LIFESAVING SYSTEM
LIFESAVING SYSTEM The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department Senior Services Unit is updating its
Economy hurts United Way campaign
Trumbull United Way’s 2008 financial campaign raised $1.35 million. WARREN — The 2008 campaign
Reagan statue is unveiled
WASHINGTON — “Ladies and gentlemen,” the unseen announcer said, “the statue of Ronald Reagan.” The
2009 stanley cup \ News and notes
TV ratings: Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals has earned the series’ highest cable television rating
Mull job outlook, major, debt load
Q. My daughter is going to college next fall, and I worry about how we are going to pay for it. We
Comedy tour is spreading laughter
As part of “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” heard locally weekday mornings on WRBP-FM 101.9-FM,
Retiring debt-free: What to consider
BOSTON — Not so long ago, Americans retired debt-free. Then, somewhere along the way, that changed.
It’s a myth to view the killer of Dr. George Tiller as the lone shooter
Opinion: BOSTON — It is believed that the shooter acted alone. Surely, that’s true. No one else was
Who really are the illegal scum in America today?
Opinion: A few years back, I was in a medical facility with a needle stuck in my arm, and the woman wielding
Ohio gets new U.S. grants to assist laid-off workers
Federal aid will help retrain 700 workers losing jobs at a Chrysler plant in Twinsburg.
GM may close more plants temporarily
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. is considering the temporary closure of more factories in the
Economic reports make Wall Street rally fizzle
NEW YORK (AP) — The problem with rising expectations is they get tougher to beat. Investors broke
French Open at Roland Garros
French Open at Roland Garros Wednesday’s highlights: Attendance: 28,224. Men’s Quarterfinals:
‘Stomp’ will return
‘Stomp’ will return PITTSBURGH — “Stomp,” the unique percussion-based stage show, will return to
Calif. puts landmarks on market
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — San Quentin State Prison. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The California
MOVIE SCHEDULE \ For the week beginning Friday
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
MetroParks concert lineup will feature Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
YOUNGSTOWN — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the retro-contemporary swing band, will highlight the Mill Creek
Gingrich backs away from comments
Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House of Representatives who has become a leading
‘MAN OF LA MANCHA’: Weathervane Playhouse of Akron will complete its season with
‘MAN OF LA MANCHA’: Weathervane Playhouse of Akron will complete its season with “Man of La Mancha,”
Minus Nadal, Federer closes in on French title
PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer knows it. So does everyone else. And they all keep telling him —
Director rises to challenges that come with ‘Tartuffe’
Thomas Copeland said he took on the challenge of directing “Tartuffe” because he enjoys seeing old
Court halts sale of bulk of Chrysler assets to Italy’s Fiat
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court late Tuesday halted Chrysler’s sale of the bulk of its
Horror flick starring Haim will be filmed in the Valley
Travis Bowen, the Warren man behind the Dark X-Mas horror/sci-fi conventions, is planning what is
Bluejays’ Hamilton at ease at two miles
Jackson-Milton’s athlete of the year will finish her career Saturday in Columbus. By JOE SCALZO
First Place gives U.S. discount on shares
WARREN — Shareholders of First Place Financial Corp. approved granting the government warrants to
'My Life in Ruins'
‘MY LIFE IN RUINS’ Grade: C Director: Donald Petrie Running time: 1 hour 33 minutes Rating:
Open government essential
Scripps Howard: President Obama, it seems, is more than just talking a good game about the need to
Report: Jon Gosselin says his kids are happy
Report: Jon Gosselin says his kids are happy NEW YORK — Jon Gosselin is disputing reports that his
if you go
if you go What: “The Young Kings of Comedy Tour” featuring Nephew Tommy with special guests Danny
Gay pride festival welcomes all
YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday’s gay pride festival will be the first in Youngstown, but its organizers vow
CDs would help ID seniors
A Fraternal Order of Eagles trustee said its donation will benefit seniors throughout the Valley.
Memorial skins game News & notes from Muirfield Village
Northern exposure: There’s something about a traditional, tree-lined Midwestern course that Zach
Veteran actress Sharon Gless finds her focus on ‘Burn Notice’
PASADENA, Calif. — “Do you mind if I smoke?” asked Sharon Gless. The question was odd because the
Indians and Browns team up for suite sales
CLEVELAND (AP) — The city’s pro baseball and football franchises are teaming up to jointly sell
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements BOARDMAN — The Ohio Independent Automobile Dealers Association
Library clash may put Bush under oath
DALLAS (AP) — A Texan is trying to put a former president under oath and find out what he knew and
Stanley Cup Penguins vs. Red Wings
Stanley Cup Penguins vs. Red Wings May 30: Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 1. Sunday: Detroit 3,
Trumbull conservation district plans ‘Watershed Field School’ for children
The registration deadline is Monday. CORTLAND — The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District
Compared to other rising costs, postage is a bargain
Opinion: Compared to other rising costs, postage is a bargain EDITOR: I guess I’m stupid, but I just
Conservation district plans ‘Watershed Field School’
The registration deadline is Monday. CORTLAND — The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District
Mets, Pirates rained out; storms delay Johnson’s bid
PITTSBURGH — The New York Mets’ scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain
Flying High
The group works toward changing minds, actions and, ultimately, lives. Group gives Valley youths a
June wedding set for Lisa Bigley, Jonathan Conrad
POLAND — Aundria and Geno Iudiciani of Poland are announcing that their daughter, Lisa Marie Bigley,
STATE SOFTBALL \ Division III semifinals
Who: Ursuline (26-5) vs. Magnolia Sandy Valley (24-5). When: Friday, 12:30 p.m. Where: Firestone
Bucs trade McClouth to Braves
ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves acquired All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth from the Pittsburgh Pirates
Man charged with domestic violence
The accused is the son of a man whose remains were found along a Bazetta Township road a year ago.
New logo created for a memory
YOUNGSTOWN — Idora Park may be long gone, but for a few short weeks, it’s memory was alive in some
Marissa Koby and Austin Poe plan wedding
CANFIELD — Robert and Maria Koby, 6010 Deer Spring Run, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Conference committee to address river funds
LISBON — Funding for wild and scenic rivers is about to meet the conference committee. The Senate
Lee finally gets some help from Indians in 10-1 rout of Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland gave Cliff Lee the run support he needed for once, and the reigning AL
Obama to address Muslims’ future
T-shirts in Egypt proclaim the U.S. president as the next King Tut. CAIRO, Egypt — In his
• Jason and Lisa (Roth) Winebold, 106 Elm Drive, Monaca, Pa., announce the birth of a
• Jason and Lisa (Roth) Winebold, 106 Elm Drive, Monaca, Pa., announce the birth of a daughter,
Festival features diverse group of Rust-Belt artists, food, beer
YOUNGSTOWN — Local art, music, food and brew will come together at the Artists of the Rust Belt
‘TETRIS’ TURNS 25
Popular puzzle game drops into place as an icon NEW YORK (AP) — With its scratches and sticky
COURT
COURT George Denney has been appointed court administrator for Youngstown Municipal Court. He had
Killer Biros has date with death Dec. 8
The Brookfield murderer will have a clemency hearing in coming months. COLUMBUS — The Ohio
VICTIM’S FAMILY: The Ohio Supreme Court set Dec. 8 as the execution date of Kenneth Biros,
VICTIM’S FAMILY: The Ohio Supreme Court set Dec. 8 as the execution date of Kenneth Biros, convicted
Pricey sex pills lead to disappointment
Q. My wife and I are active, healthy seniors, but we would like to add zest to our slowed-down and
Concert date changed
Concert date changed YOUNGSTOWN — Due to an artist scheduling conflict, the upcoming Journey
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