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Councilman, Crime Stoppers offer reward to solve North Side burglaries
YOUNGSTOWN — Councilman Jamael Tito Brown, D-3rd, and Youngstown Police Crime Stoppers are asking
PUCO, not courts, have final say in tree-removal issues, says Ohio Supreme Court
COLUMBUS — An Ohio Supreme Court decision that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has exclusive
Bike blessing is Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church
YOUNGSTOWN — New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will have a bike blessing at 1 p.m.
Contestants sought for Miss Italian Youngstown Pageant.
YOUNGSTOWN —The 2009 Greater Youngstown Festival is currently accepting applications for the 2009
Texas truck driver faces prison term for using his truck to run folks off the road
YOUNGSTOWN — An truck driver will be sentenced in August for running three people in a van off the
Community leaders gather Tuesday to discuss Wean Foundation study
A study to be released Tuesday suggests the Mahoning Valley adopt new techniques to build wealth
Ohio Treasurer: ‘If I win in 2010, I must have Northeast Ohio support’
YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce said if he’s going to win the 2010 election for his seat,
Struthers schedules hearing on zone change request
STRUTHERS — A public hearing on a petition to rezone properties on Broad Street is set for 7 p.m.
Hubbard changes recycling regulations
HUBBARD — The city will no longer accept cardboard at its recycling center, 33 W. Liberty St.,
Roger Penske to buy Saturn from GM
NEW YORK — General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car
Study will tell valley how to build residents’ wealth
A study to be released Tuesday suggests the Mahoning Valley adopt new techniques to build wealth
UPDATE: Austintown shooting leaves two dead, one wounded
AUSTINTOWN — A shooting at a house in the 4000 block of Mahoning Avenue left one person dead and two
Baseball manager Tony LaRussa sues Twitter
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is suing the social-networking site
Ohio school district catches cheaters, cancels graduation
CENTERBURG, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school district has canceled its graduation ceremony after
Former Trumbull commissioner pleads guilty to mail fraud charges in federal court
AKRON — James Tsagaris, a former Trumbull County commissioner, pleaded guilty today to two counts of
DUI nets Masury man a year in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A Masury man with almost a dozen driving under the influence of alcohol convictions
Springfield wins 5-3, advances to state championship game
Springfield trails Newark Catholic 1-0 after one inning of the Division IV baseball state semifinal
Jobless rate hits 9.4 percent in May; layoffs slow
Jobless rate hits 9.4 percent in May; layoffs slow
Schlecht-Ward wedding plans are announced
Mark and LeAnn Schlecht of Marion, and Timothy and Carol Ward, of 6383 Timberidge Ave., Austintown,
Pasta dinner planned
Pasta dinner planned YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City Schools Athletic Council will sponsor a
Rebecca Davidson, Geoffrey Crowley will wed in July
BOARDMAN — The engagement of Rebecca Davidson, of Alexandria, Va., and Geoffrey Crowley, of
A good brother
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is sending 11-year-old Ricky Pasco to Disney World. He didn’t choose Magic Kingdom for his enjoyment. He chose it for his little sister.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • NARFE Chapter 14 invites all current and retired federal employees and their
Luke Donald fires 64 to lead Memorial on 1st day
He had a tournament-record low of 20 putts to lead by three shots over Jason Day and three others.
Jaworski United To YSU Past
The former Penguin and NFL quarterback has fond memories of his college days By JOHN KOVACH
Paris is abuzz over weekend Obama visit
PARIS (AP) — Not since the Kennedy era has an American first lady — and in tow, her presidential
Holy Family graduation
Holy Family graduation POLAND — The 50th class of Holy Family School graduates today. A
Household items can keep deck shipshape
Dear Heloise: Can you tell me what to use to clean my wooden deck? A San Antonio Reader, via e-mail
He fantasizes about own daughter
Dear Annie: My wife and I are both executives in our late 40s who lead busy lives. I love my wife
CRIME PREVENTION
CRIME PREVENTION Seminar Refuse to be a victim is the theme of a crime prevention seminar.
'Land of the Lost' pushes sci-fi/comedy to the edge of PG-13
Rowdy, trippy and surprisingly raunchy, “Land of the Lost” pushes sci-fi/comedy to the edge of PG-13
Probate Judge Belinky’s suit disturbs Mahoning officials
Let’s negotiate your budget, commissioners tell judge. YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of the
Second satellite clinic planned for S.E. Warren
Dominion East Ohio presented checks to Ohio North East Health Systems and the Midlothian Free
Drama-free consistency making Patrick a contender
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Danica Patrick is consistently running near the front this season, and with every
Today is Friday, June 5, the 156th day of 2009. There are 209 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, June 5, the 156th day of 2009. There are 209 days left in the year. On this date in
Why I turned down Bill O’Reilly
Opinion: The first time I appeared on “The O’Reilly Factor,” in 2004, I sat across from Bill O’Reilly in
Obama seeks ‘new beginning’ with the Muslim world
CAIRO, Egypt — Seeking “a new beginning” with an estimated 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide, President
‘Punch-Out’
‘Punch-Out’ (Nintendo) for Wii Genre: Sports; Rating: E Grade: A Sure, they have stripped
‘Smoke’ is enjoying Cup season
DOVER, Del. (AP) — When Tony Stewart saw his team celebrating as if it had won a championship, the
Thunder strive to eliminate mistakes
Make no mistake about it, the Thunder must eliminate mistakes. That’s the word from Chris
Pens win 4-2, even series
Jordan Staal’s short-handed goal during back-to-back Detroit power plays started Pittsburgh’s
New terminology and more players
In these difficult economic times, the Thunder’s eight-game losing streak seems insignificant — and
YSU room and board, graduate tuition to rise
Tuition for in-state undergraduates will remain constant for a third year. YOUNGSTOWN —
‘LAND OF THE LOST’
‘LAND OF THE LOST’ Grade: C Director: Brad Silberling Rating: PG-13 for for crude and sexual
Canfield Campbell 4th-graders skip classes, play miniature golf
Fourth-graders from C.H. Campbell and Hilltop Elementary will have a joint field day Tuesday.
‘grease’ to come to chaney high
‘grease’ to come to chaney high YOUNGSTOWN — Chaney High School’s drama department will present
Parents, students learn details of new dress code
Hoodies and skull caps are two examples of items that will be banned starting in September.
3 U.S. soldiers killed
3 U.S. soldiers killed KABUL — Taliban militants detonated a bomb and opened fire on a vehicle
Fridays Best Bets on TV
“Whale Wars” (9 p.m., Animal Planet): The second season of “Whale Wars” supposedly features
Electric-car battery plant under consideration for Elyria, Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio, where auto-industry layoffs have helped push unemployment to 10.2 percent,
Defense to argue for a new trial
The prosecutor said the car had been searched on the night of the murder. LISBON — The mother
‘Perfect Storm’ survivor convicted of fishing illegally
‘Perfect Storm’ survivor convicted of fishing illegally ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Maine fisherman
Festival seeks talented performers
festival seeks talented performers YOUNGSTOWN — The Pig Iron Community Street
East-West vulnerable. North deals.
East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x7 5 uK 8 6 5 3 vJ 4 wA J 9 4 WEST EAST x6
City takes action to demolish old theater
YOUNGSTOWN — The city took a first step toward demolishing a former downtown theater that is falling
“No one made an issue out of Judge Sotomayor’s comments the last time the Senate
Opinion: “No one made an issue out of Judge Sotomayor’s comments the last time the Senate confirmed her for
Rape case brings Craigslist under renewed scrutiny in N.C.
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Craigs- list is again under scrutiny after a North Carolina man was charged
Derby winner is Belmont favorite
NEW YORK (AP) — In the days leading to the Kentucky Derby, just about everybody ignored the little
Carmona shelled by Twins in series finale
MINNEAPOLIS — Maybe the best place right now for Fausto Carmona is Columbus. Pitching in the big
All-Russian final set at French Open
PARIS (AP) — Dinara Safina cursed at herself in English, muttered to herself in Russian and
Experts: Bat fungus causes historic decline
WASHINGTON (AP) — A mysterious fungus attacking America’s bats could spread nationwide within years
Air France crash probe eyes speed sensors
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Investigators trying to determine why Air France Flight 447 broke apart in a
S.C. high court orders governor to request funds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Supreme Court ordered Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday to
More city employees and officers laid off
The mayor has proposed a change in management at Packard Music Hall that could save $300,000 per
Crime-prevention event is scheduled in Girard
The seminar will focus on personal safety strategies. GIRARD — A crime-prevention seminar this
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 10, Detroit 5 Texas 4, N.Y. Yankees 2 L.A. Angels
SWINE FLU Fast facts
The symptoms of swine flu are the same as symptoms of regular seasonal influenza: They can include
Class of 2009
Class of 2009 Howland High School Number of graduates: 219. Class colors: black and silver.
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Tuesday, April 21 Detroit 4,
Johnson picks up win No. 300 in Giants’ 5-1 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The emotions finally flowed for Randy Johnson when the final out was made. A hug
David Carradine found dead at 72
BANGKOK (AP) — Much like the character that made him famous, David Carradine was always seeking,
6th-grader caught with gun in school
PENN HILLS, Pa. (AP) — Police in the Pittsburgh suburb of Penn Hills are trying to figure out how a
Countrywide ex-CEO faces fraud charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday charged Angelo Mozilo, the former chief executive
Ursuline’s Clark confident entering last year as Penn State quarterback
BOARDMAN — Can senior quarterback Daryll Clark, an Ursuline High graduate, lead the Penn State
Prep softball Thursday’s games
Hudson 3, Cin. Colerain 0 AKRON — Mindy Meredith hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and
Pirates rout Mets, 11-6, in McCutchen’s debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prized prospect Andrew McCutchen did his best to make the Pittsburgh Pirates
Safeguard our investment
Safeguard our investment Miami Herald: Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer. You are now the
Warren unveils its revitalization plan
The city’s housing stock will need to drop by 4,000 homes. WARREN — The city of Warren isn’t
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: May 31 Criminal mischief: Plants were
Sports digest
ysu Three Penguins named YOUNGSTOWN — Shot putter Aaron Merrill (Leetonia) headlined three YSU
Dobran gets probation after assault conviction
The man avoided jail time and will serve probation. YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has given Edward
Police swarm Tiananmen Square on anniversary
BEIJING (AP) — In Tiananmen Square, police were ready to pounce at the first sign of protest. In
DRESS CODE | Austintown schools
More than 100 parents, students and others came to a meeting Thursday to hear about what is and
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin J. Newton, 26, of 7826 DaVinci Lane, Apt A, Charlotte,
Judge to rule on casino petitions
Two circulators gave false information about the petitions, Democrats say. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Wal-Mart remains in growth mode
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens about 150 new or expanded stores in the U.S.
1st H1N1 flu case confirmed in Valley
The threat of swine flu is not over, said a state health department official. YOUNGSTOWN —
McGuffey preschool ‘graduates’ two
Members of the special-needs class can also have a profound effect on the parents. YOUNGSTOWN
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association Playoffs CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday, May 3
Kobe goes for 40 in Lakers’ romp
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Kobe Bryant and the Los
Judge OKs new water district
Development would be focused first on Southington Township’s more densely populated areas.
Slight decrease seen in number on unemployment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people on the unemployment insurance rolls fell slightly for the
Government owns two of the ‘Big Three’
Opinion: “See the USA in your Chevrolet America is asking you to call. Drive your Chevrolet through the
CEOs aren’t so brilliant
Opinion: As we’re learning the hard way, CEOs are not quite the brilliant cockadoodledoos they wanted you and
Most Chrysler creditors approve of deal with Fiat
NEW YORK (AP) — The sale of Chrysler LLC to Italian automaker Fiat Group SpA is fair, has the
Man faces charges in eviction of women
The landlord said he thought the women were too old to live by themselves. WARREN — An 85-year-
County coroners could charge fees in civil suits
COLUMBUS — County coroners would be able to charge fees when their services are required as part of
Deaths from H1N1 flu reported in six states
A woman in Berks County became the Keystone State’s first death from swine flu. MILWAUKEE (AP) —
Business news digest
NATION 30-year mortgage rates rise above 5 percent WASHINGTON — Rates on 30-year home loans
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Births
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Patrick and Dayna Milligan, Seven Hills, Ohio, boy, June 3.
Obama gave a very good speech (details to follow)
Editorial: Obama gave a very good speech (details to follow) The contrast between their words could not have
Owners fight for dealerships
NEW YORK (AP) — A parade of Chrysler dealers slated to lose their franchises took the stand Thursday
Virginia becomes a political laboratory
Opinion: RICHMOND, Va. — Rousing the Republican faithful, conservative commentator Sean Hannity and
GM will emerge as a new, privately held company
NEW YORK (AP) — When General Motors Corp. emerges from bankruptcy protection, it will technically be
China changing its tune
Opinion: WASHINGTON — There are surprising noises coming from China these days about North Korea. One
IUE official optimistic about Delphi ownership
YOUNGSTOWN — A union official is optimistic that local Delphi Corp. plants would succeed under the
Union is ready to fight for retirees
GM is being unfair to hourly retirees from Delphi, the IUE says. YOUNGSTOWN — As Delphi
Life is sweet for Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles
The band plays at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field Saturday as part of the Kenny Chesney tour. Over
Howland student speaker: Go slower
The class will be remembered for its sense of togetherness, students said. WARREN — Jacquelin
Why was the Valley overlooked by the feds?
Opinion: To explain the federal government’s efforts to help save the struggling American automotive
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