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GM Lordstown complex shutdown extended to Aug. 3
LORDSTOWN — The extended shutdown of the General Motors’ complex here has been made even longer.
El Patio Motel remains closed for another 30 days
CANFIELD — The El Patio Motel will remain closed for at least another 30 days. Dan Dascenzo,
Father, son placed in Mahoning Co. Jail after shooting at each other
YOUNGSTOWN — A father and his son from the city are in Mahoning County Jail on a combined $1 million
The Jubelirer Family to get Mercer County tourism award
GREENVILLE, Pa.— The Jubelirer Family, owners of Reyers Shoes in Sharon, Pa., have been selected to
Lottery commission no longer giving out free tickets
COLUMBUS — State lottery officials have agreed to stop handing out free promotional lottery tickets
2 children, grandmother killed in Canton
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Two young children and their grandmother have been found slain here, and police
Trial postponed in case of Salem woman charged in mother’s death.
LISBON — The trial of a woman who is charged with involuntary manslaughterforallegedly letting her
Prison inmate to get more time for prison guard assaults
YOUNGSTOWN — An inmate at the Ohio State Penitentiary convicted of assaulting multiple prison guards
State lottery stops giving promotional lotto tickets to public officials
COLUMBUS — State lottery officials have agreed to stop handing out promotional lottery tickets to
Appellate Court to Mahoning Co. Commissioners: Give Judge Belinky his budget demand
YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th District Court of Appeals today ruled that the Mahoning County commissioners
Apple rolls out new MacBooks, drops prices
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. showed off new MacBook Pro laptops with longer battery lives, faster
Delphi Corp. salaried retirees may file suit to protect their pensions
The filing of a class-action lawsuit covering Delphi Corp. salaried retirees is drawing closer as
‘No law violation will be ignored,’ says Youngstown police chief about saturation patarols
YOUNGSTOWN — Additional officers have taken to city streets in search of bad drivers and law
Boardman church to offer free car washes
BOARDMAN —Good Hope Lutheran Church in Boardman will hold a free car wash from noon till 2 p.m.
Gun-loving pastor to his flock: Bring your gun to church
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky pastor is inviting his flock to bring guns to church to celebrate
Ohio Turnpike to accept credit-card payments
CLEVELAND (AP) — That scramble for cash and loose change as you approach an exit on the Ohio
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland trying to rally public support for his education funding plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — With his education proposal and political strength hanging in the balance in the
Food orders can be placed at Austintown church
AUSTINTOWN — Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, invites the public
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court today agreed with the Obama administration and upheld Pentagon
Nature walk set Sunday near Mount Union College
ALLIANCE — The John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center will have a walk with a naturalist
Ohio historical marker placed in Cortland cemetery Friday
CORTLAND — An Ohio historical marker commemorating the city’s Casterline Cemetery will be dedicated
Support our Troops Rally is Sunday in Beaver County, Pa.
BEAVER, Pa. — The Vietnam Veterans of America, Beaver County Chapter 862, celebrates its ninth
River bank cleanups scheduled in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh group is launching a river cleanup to ensure the city’s three
Police expect to charge man beaten by mob
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities are awaiting results of DNA tests that they believe will link a 26-
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
FUNDRAISERS SBlt AWARE, Mercer County Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, will sponsor a
Late surge gives Woods Memorial
The 2008 U.S. Open champion enjoyed a surprise-free final round at Muirfield Village. DUBLIN (AP)
Girard grads prove mettle
The key to success is hard work and not forgetting where you came from, said Girard’s 2009
Rust caused by club inaction hurting U.S. players
CHICAGO (AP) — Bob Bradley sees rusty players arrive at U.S. national team camps ahead of important
Springfield class boasts 6 valedictorians
Do the right thing and be passionate, a commencement speaker advised. NEW MIDDLETOWN — With
Feasting On Success
Sacrifices by Valley athletes paid off with 12 state titles By JOE SCALZO Minutes after
Meltdown has Hossa close to Cup
The Red Wing left Pittsburgh last summer because he thought Detroit was best. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Struthers grads admonished to take nothing for granted
Take the time to enjoy the simple things in life, the principal advised. STRUTHERS — During
C’est magnifique! Federer wins historic French Open
PARIS (AP) — Oh, how Roger Federer savored every moment with his first French Open trophy. He
Tejada’s infield hit lifts Astros past Bucs
HOUSTON (AP) — Russ Ortiz is unhappy with his role. That’s just fine with the Astros, as long as
Mang excelled in Erie
John Mang’s decision to be more substance than form as a senior pitcher for Mercyhurst College in
Alumnus tells Lowellville class to ‘help others
A valedictorian advised graduates to remember ‘what we have been given.’ LOWELLVILLE — Help
Strive for success, 397 Boardman grads advised
But don’t be afraid to learn from failure, the class president said to the overflow crowd.
Pride permeates Poland memories
The valedictorian said she was proud of the Class of 2009’s many accomplishments. 1
Youngstown Christian awards diplomas to 35
One senior had to leave the country to begin college and missed the ceremony. The 35 graduates
Flag disposal planned
Flag disposal planned POLAND — Worn, frayed, torn or faded American flags can be retired honorably
Give the public a peek into Congress’ spending habits
Editorial: Give the public a peek into Congress’ spending habits In Great Britain, Parliament is being
Obama issues challenge to Muslim world
Opinion: The historic significance of President Obama’s speech to the Muslim world in Cairo cannot be
Little new in Obama’s Cairo address
Opinion: In his speech to the Muslim world, President Obama offered little that was new. And he didn’t
Sports digest
area Wharmby Sports tops Youngstown Express STRUTHERS — Chris Miller had three hits and scored
Perseverance pays off for Canfield graduate
Struggle is inevitable but can be overcome through faith, the guest speaker said.
Kernan praises effort as Irish are state runners-up in softball
AKRON — Following Saturday’s 5-0 loss to Hebron Lakewood in the Division III state title game,
Shootout kills 16 gunmen, 2 soldiers in Acapulco
Shootout kills 16 gunmen, 2 soldiers in Acapulco ACAPULCO, Mexico — It was a shootout straight
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “I think the moment is now for us to act on what we all know to be the truth, which is each side is
Automobile dealerships: Here’s how they work
NORFOLK, Va. — Don Hall, president and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, was
MLB Roundup \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 6, Red Sox 3 BOSTON — Nelson Cruz homered, tripled and doubled, helping
Chrysler dealers scramble to unload cars
Peter J. Walsh, the owner of Walsh Dodge in Jersey City, N.J., started out selling used cars in his
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Rookies Gimenez, Valbuena power Tribe past ChiSox
CHICAGO (AP) — While the Cleveland Indians celebrated a rare road triumph delivered by a bunch of
The right gains clout in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — Germans handed a lackluster victory to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and a
The Line
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‘Danny’ deserves a full partner
Dear Annie: My husband, “Danny,” and I have been married for 37 years. We raised two daughters, who
A picture-perfect hint for wedding dress shopping
Dear Heloise: When shopping for my wedding dress, I found it helpful to take a picture of each that
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Scott DeSarro, 3251 Hoffman Court, East Liverpool, v. Beverly
Edie Falco returns to series TV in Showtime’s ‘Nurse Jackie’
By FRAZIER MOORE NEW YORK — It was two years ago, almost to the day, that everything went black.
Nothing to show for years of negotiations
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Thursday in Cairo, President Obama underscored his desire to “move forward without
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 9, N.Y. Yankees 7 Kansas City 6, Toronto 2
2009 WINNERS \ Partial listing
Winners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday. Play: “God of Carnage.”
Brown defeats Faber, retains WEC title
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mike Brown has defended his WEC featherweight title with a unanimous
new in home video This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Crossing Over” (R, 113 minutes): Wayne Kramer’s multilinear immigration story
FAMILY BONDING
Tough times mean more time together Spending time together is one of the benefits of not having
Today is Monday, June 8, the 159th day of 2009. There are 206 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, June 8, the 159th day of 2009. There are 206 days left in the year. On this date in
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED John C. Houser The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Obama would be ready for 3 a.m. call, Hillary now says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton says that if the phone rings at 3 a.m. at the White House,
How the world sees it
BRITAIN The Independent, London, June 3: It is easy to list the potential pitfalls that might lie
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): Spunky homicide detective Brenda Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick)
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): Spunky homicide detective Brenda Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) returns for
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Faulkwood (Ccamaque)7.604.803.40 Swiss Reserve (Rivera)7.604.60
McDonald swim program to begin June 16
McDONALD — The McDonald Summer Swim Program and the Warm Water Program dates have been announced by
Obama’s influence on radicals debated
The president must follow his words with actions if he is to have an impact on lessening Islamic
HERBAL, OTHER SUPPLEMENTS \ A quick reality check
Here are a few basics about herbal and other supplements and their safety and effectiveness. Q.
Abortion violence will spread, suspect warns
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The man charged with killing abortion provider Dr. George Tiller claimed Sunday
Guarding nation’s computers
Guarding nation’s computers Kansas City Star: President Obama’s announcement of a new effort to
National Business Digest
NATION To save time, money, order stamps online NEW YORK — Get out of line at the post office.
Plaza named for Diddley
Plaza named for Diddley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Officials in Gainesville have renamed the city’s
Alternative medicine goes mainstream
BALTIMORE (AP) — At one of the nation’s top trauma hospitals, a nurse circles a patient’s bed,
Clinton: N. Korea may be added to terrorist list
Clinton: N. Korea may be added to terrorist list WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is considering adding
Ooh la la! Obama wows Paris crowds
PARIS (AP) — President Barack Obama spent a few hours as a tourist this weekend, seeing Paris with
States give Hollywood a fortune in tax breaks
BALTIMORE (AP) — Many states that are cutting spending on schools, roads and other basics have been
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shantell Jackson and Damian Haskins, Boardman, girl, June 5.
SUNDAY drawings
SUNDAY drawings OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 5-0-7 Pick 4, 3-8-0-5 Rolling Cash 5, 7-9-23-
Golf roundup Sunday’s other events
LPGA State Farm Classic SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In-Kyung Kim birdied two of the final three holes to
Have we got a deal for you!
Opinion: WASHINGTON — “I,” said the president, who is inordinately fond of the first-person singular pronoun,
VIVA LAS VEGAS? Luxurious development struggles
Luxurious development struggles LAS VEGAS (AP) — It was a symbol of Las Vegas largesse during the
Company orchestra buoys spirits
COLUMBUS (AP) — A water-cooler discussion more than a decade ago prompted Ron Reich, along with
1 dead, 1 critical after motorcycle crash in Pa.
DARLINGTON, Pa. — A motorcycle accident killed one person and sent another to the hospital. Troy
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Weathersfield Township Trustees, 7 p.m., 451 Prospect St., Mineral Ridge.
BRIDGE
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‘Billy Elliot’ snags 10 Tonys; ‘Carnage’ is best play
NEW YORK (AP) — “Billy Elliot” has won the Tony as Broadway’s best musical. The show about a
Sports on TV, today and Tuesday
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” 1 p.m. (ESPN) College baseball. 7 p.m. (ESPN)
WNBA Roundup \ Sunday’s games
Sun 66, Liberty 57 NEW YORK — Lindsay Whalen had 14 points and a career-high 12 rebounds to lead
class b league
class b league sunday’s linescores Wharmby Sports 11, Yo. Express 0 Wharmby61301—1180
MLS Roundup \ Sunday’s matches
Revolution 4, Red Bulls 0 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Taylor Twellman became the fifth player in MLS
Stewart captures Pocono points
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Tony Stewart won his first Cup points race as a team owner, coming from the
PREP ROUNDUp \ News and notes
Graduation day: Seven Springfield High baseball players graduated Sunday, a day after Springfield
Palin celebrates founder’s day in N.Y., criticizes President Obama’s policies
AUBURN, N.Y. (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set aside politics only briefly Saturday to help Auburn
Troopers help police with summer patrols
CLEVELAND (AP) — State troopers are spending part of the summer helping police crackdown on violence
Archer powers S. Miss. to 7-6 win
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Joey Archer drove in three runs, reliever Scott Copeland pitched three scoreless
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
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Lakers convert second chance into OT triumph
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lucky to have a second chance, the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed it. Kobe Bryant
Problems found in spending on Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — This is one Christmas gift U.S. taxpayers don’t need. Construction of a $30
Area lawmakers
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
Castroneves continues triple success with another win at Texas Speedway
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Helio times three. Helio Castroneves won the Indianapolis 500 for the
Springfield taking steps to success
The two-tiered Inter Tri-County League is being credited for helping. By JOHN BASSETTI
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 15 N.Y. Rangers
15 more bodies found in Atlantic wreckage
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Search ships methodically worked through debris from a doomed Air France jet
NCR move threatens Dayton groups
DAYTON (AP) — The transfer of NCR Corp. headquarters to Georgia threatens to bleed major dollars and
On area diamonds Youth baseball and softball games
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division Boardman Gia Russa 13, Boardman Prima Healthcare 4 — Ben
LAKERS vs. Magic
Thursday: L.A. Lakers 100, Orlando 75 Sunday: L.A. Lakers 101,Orlando 96 OT; L.A. Lakers lead
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