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Four men found guilty in 2008 Campbell beating
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County prosecutor’s office has recommended 30 days in jail and probation
Study suggests ways to help Valley’s economy
YOUNGSTOWN — A study of the Mahoning Valley’s financial climate urges organized collaboration, new
Ex-postal worker pleads guilty to stealing mail
YOUNGSTOWN — A former casual mail handler at the Youngstown Processing and Distribution Center of
Lawrence County to buy former church next to courthouse
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Lawrence County has committed to buying the former Second Presbyterian Church, 439
Priest admits sex with Mooney student
YOUNGSTOWN — A priest has admitted sexual misconduct with a student at Cardinal Mooney High School
Bill would ban broadcast of 911 calls
COLUMBUS — Legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate would ban the public broadcast of audio
Historical societyto recognize 3 vintage Youngstown sites
YOUNGSTOWN — Three local historic sites will be recognized next week by the Mahoning Valley
Oberlin policy on pledge draws legislator’s attention
COLUMBUS — A provision added to the state budget by a Republican lawmaker would protect teachers who
Cuyahoga County pushes vote-by-mail to trim problems
CLEVELAND (AP) — The often-troubled elections board in Ohio’s most populous county is renewing its
Two Ohio departments join forces to protect the state’s fish
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Steelers get their Super Bowl rings at ceremony tonight
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting their Super Bowl rings, four months after
Trial of woman arrested at NBA star’s home set for July
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — A woman arrested last month at Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas home has
U.S. Senate Dems to start work next week on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats announced plans today to begin committee work next week on
Job seekers swamp Ohio State Fair job fair
COLUMBUS (AP) — Hundreds — including some who waited for hours in line — have applied for just 120
1,500 GM retirees attend meeting today on benefit cuts
LIBERTY — Many General Motors retirees are accepting benefit cuts as necessary but are worried about
Canton police: Suspected killer admits he killed his kids, grandmother
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say a man held in northeast Ohio on charges that he killed his two
Youngstown council public utilities committee meets Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown City Council’s Public Utilities Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in
10 big banks get OK to repay $68 billion in bailout money
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department has approved 10 of the nation’s largest banks to repay $68
Protest expected tonight at Warren school board meeting
WARREN — Concerned citizens will be protesting at the Warren school board meeting at 7 p.m.
10 big banks get OK to repay $68B in bailout money
10 big banks get OK to repay $68B in bailout money
Ohio brothers plead guilty in neighbor’s death
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two Cleveland brothers have pleaded guilty in the fatal beating of a neighbor over
Federal government charges Cortland man with tax evasion
CORTLAND — A Cortland man has been charged in federal court with trying to try to evade the 2004
J-M school board has special meeting Wednesday night
NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton Board of Education will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in
Ohio historical marker dedication ceremony set Friday at Cortland cemetery
CORTLAND — An Ohio historical marker commemorating the city’s Casterline Cemetery will be dedicated
Ohio man in woman’s swimsuit arrested
BELLBROOK, Ohio (AP) — Police say they have arrested a Dayton-area man they accuse of harassing
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1959 will observe it 50th reunion Sept. 19. Invitations
June rite planned by Jeneane Crago and Brent Hugus
Plans for the upcoming marriage of Jeneane Crago, a daughter of Ken and Patty Crago, 7289 S. Palmyra
Summer wedding to unite Sarah Buck and Jason Majirsky
BERLIN CENTER — Engaged and planning a summer wedding are Sarah Rose Buck and Jason Alan Majirsky,
Miss Rottenborn to be bride of Mr. Kozlowski
SALEM — Dr. Joe and Cindy Rottenborn of Salem are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage
Wing Cook-off is benefit
Wing Cook-off is benefit SHARON, Pa. — The second annual Wing Cook-Off, a benefit for the United
Northern Exposure: Antonio Kinard
South Carolina native Antonio Kinard is the the latest Liberty football player to earn a
YSU worried about Early College funding
The potential loss of state grant money could leave YSU with a substantial bill. YOUNGSTOWN —
Hooded prisoner admonished, pleads guilty
The man appeared in court shackled and wearing a hooded mask. YOUNGSTOWN — An inmate at the
West enjoys great rookie year for BG
The Canfield graduate was the team’s top defensive player and made All-MAC. Strong on both
Warren residents study revitalization strategy
The neighborhood approach is the foundation for the whole strategy. WARREN — City residents
Pavlik may fight Sturm
WBA champion Felix Sturm is one of several possibilities for Pavlik’s next title fight.
Fight at Campbell church festival results in four arrests
A man who resisted arrest was hit by pepper spray. CAMPBELL — Fighting at the St. Joseph the
Deja vu? Red Wings look for Stanley Cup title in Game 6
Detroit won the Cup in Pittsburgh’s Mellon Arena last year. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Detroit Red
Zero-tolerance summer patrols under way in Youngstown
The program will cover the entire city at varying times. YOUNGSTOWN — Additional officers have
Tucker settles in with Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE — New Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mel Tucker had a good idea what tools
Repairs to New Road to be finished by July 4
Underdrains, catch basins and new pavement will be applied to New Road. AUSTINTOWN — Part of a
Father, son exchange gunfire in Youngstown home, police say
YOUNGSTOWN — A father and his son from the city are in Mahoning County jail on a combined $1 million
Gutierrez trial is set for Aug. 17 in Columbus
The Liberty Township man could face up to eight years in prison if convicted. COLUMBUS — Anthony
Committee says it’s time for transportation bids
The committee chairman took exception to comments from the state fiscal oversight commission.
Lakers hope to stay in charge of series
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kobe Bryant has changed his look. Gone is the teeth-baring, nose-flaring,
Benson’s truck team folds with no sponsorship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Johnny Benson lost his ride Monday when Red Horse Racing folded his team
Landowner can be paid though facing charges
The heads of the county prosecutor’s office and port authorities said the purchase can go through.
Marriage doesn’t entitle husband to receive sex on demand
Dear Annie: Is it OK for a husband to have sex with his unconscious wife? I am a very deep sleeper.
Man kills two children, grandmother in Canton
Man kills two children, grandmother in Canton CANTON — The father of two young children was
Extra practice pays off for Tiger
He has won 20 of the last 40 tournaments he’s played in worldwide. DUBLIN (AP) — No one is
Petco Park has another marathon
SAN DIEGO (AP) — His lifetime ERA having taken a hit, Josh Wilson was relieved to be back at
Where’s the bottom?
Opinion: Where’s the bottom? EDITOR: The government says the recession will bottom out in 2010. The
Sports on TV
TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: “This Week in NASCAR.” 11 a.m. (FSN Ohio) Bowling: Weber Cup.
Chrysler sale to Fiat temporarily halted
Without the sale, the automaker says it faces immediate liquidation. WASHINGTON — The U.S.
Not a healer but a bully
Opinion: Not a healer but a bully EDITOR: The June 4 editorial concerning Dr. Tiller stated, “Abortion is
Pens confident they can force series back to Detroit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The series score is the same, so is the opponent and the location, yet this Game 6
Pension payments \ Federal limits
For those retiring this year, monthly maximum pensions provided by the Pension Benefit Guaranty
Senate to vote on tobacco changes
WASHINGTON — Sweeping changes in how the government controls tobacco content and marketing are
Trip journal helps to identify pictures
Dear Heloise: I have been traveling in Europe recently and have taken many pictures with my digital
With no buyer, GM will stop making medium-duty trucks
DETROIT (AP) — After unsuccessfully trying to find a buyer for four years, General Motors Corp. is
Tsagaris’ guilty plea prompts questions requiring answers
Editorial: In the eight years he was a Trumbull County commissioner, James G. Tsagaris had contact with
E-Verify works; therefore, let us not use it
Opinion: With billions of your federal tax dollars gushing forth from Washington — as part of President
The News-Gazette, Champaign, Ill.: Take my wife! Please.
Editorial: The News-Gazette, Champaign, Ill.: Take my wife! Please. That’s what Rod Blagojevich said to NBC,
Canfield, Austintown police blotter
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May 31 Drug
McDonald’s sees rise in same-store sales
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s Corp. said Monday its same-store sales climbed 5.1 percent in May,
Dr. Tiller defined by the women he helped
Opinion: Phillip Wood and his wife were joyfully preparing for the births of twin boys when, midway through
Amid skepticism on stimulus, Obama affirms 600,000 jobs
The president has not met some of the early goals he set for the program. WASHINGTON — President
Reagan’s ideas more relevant than ever
Opinion: A statue of Ronald Reagan was unveiled last week in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda at a time when many
Apple drops entry iPhone to $99, unveils new model
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. slashed the entry price for an iPhone in half and rolled out laptops
New exhibit traces arc of Rockwell’s career
NEWPORT, R.I. — Norman Rockwell’s first cover for The Saturday Evening Post was of a sour-faced
Tail of Air France plane recovered
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — A large tail section of a jetliner bearing Air France’s trademark red and blue
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “I know there are many other similar events planned around the country as long as abortion remains
MONDAY's DRAWINGS
MONDAY OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 9-7-0 Pick 4, 4-9-7-4 Classic Lotto, 7-10-11-29-38-39
Sports digest
ysu McCulloh announces YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin McCulloh of Boardman High School will play baseball at
Shutdown at GM Lordstown extended 3 weeks to Aug. 3
The leader of a UAW union at the plant is not discouraged by the additional down time. LORDSTOWN
Federer: ‘I’m the man to beat at Wimbledon’
PARIS (AP) — To Roger Federer, what’s important is not only that he finally won the French Open.
4 Palestinians killed in clash with Israelis
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza militants with explosives-laden horses approached the Israeli
Today in history
Today is Tuesday, June 9, the 160th day of 2009. There are 205 days left in the year. On this date
LiveNation will repeat no-fee ticket promotion
LiveNation will repeat no-fee ticket promotion PITTSBURGH – Live Nation is expanding its no-
Mike Brown defends cage title before a hostile crowd
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mike Brown simply smiled and waved when he entered the octagon through a
Work begins on Hudson tunnel
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. (AP) — Construction began Monday on the nation’s largest transportation project,
SPEED READER
Simon Pusateri, a fourth-grader at Boardman’s Stadium Drive Elementary Schoo, has shattered his school’s record for reading in the accelerated reading program.
Thai police: FBI can observe Carradine probe
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police said Monday that they would welcome the FBI’s assistance in investigating
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (10 p.m., Bravo): “The Real Housewives of New
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (10 p.m., Bravo): “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” have
Is Hollywood labor drama likely to end by fizzling out?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The credits are about to roll on a contract drama involving actors in Hollywood’s
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market
Dave Sugar wins 10-0 in late Class B League game
STRUTHERS — Jordan Izzo and Joey Borelli had three hits each as Dave Sugar Excavating moved back to
U.S. soldiers step up pressure on Taliban
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (AP) — Teams of builders worked through dust storms Monday to expand a
Lottery stops giving away tickets
The lottery commission had given away 56,000 instant tickets. COLUMBUS — State lottery
U.S. weighs options to freeSFlb journalists in North Korea
The sentence of 12 years of hard labor for two American journalists in North Korea opens a new
24 bodies found in Air France crash
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Search crews have recovered 24 bodies of passengers on the Air France flight
Canfield motel to remain closed for at least 30 days
A temporary agreement was reached after more than an hour of discussions. CANFIELD — The El
Strasburg is likely to go No. 1 in MLB draft
The Washington Nationals will be hard-pressed to mess up this one. With the first pick in the MLB
Lebanon elections undercut Hezbollah
BEIRUT (AP) — A pro-Western coalition won Lebanon’s parliamentary elections Monday, dealing a major
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 9, L.A. Angels 6 N.Y. Yankees 4, Tampa Bay 3 Toronto
West Side library targeted for closure
The branch is within 3 miles of two other public libraries. YOUNGSTOWN — As a cost-cutting
Texas beats TCU for final berth in CWS
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Freshman Taylor Jungmann allowed two hits over six innings Monday night and
High court lets ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ stand as policy stand as military policy
The president opposes the policy for gays in the military. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on
Legal meetings for Delphi retirees to begin
Delphi salaried retirees plan a public rally in addition to legal action. The filing of a
Official: Overheating, short circuit may have caused fire
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A short circuit or overheating in an air-conditioning system in an adjacent
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 18
LOCAL NEWS DIGEST
Car dealer bilked BOARDMAN — A car dealership told police that the business has been bilked out of
Smart planning in Cleveland paying off
Opinion: If you are trying to understand how economic stimulus funds can turn your community into the
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 15 N.Y. Rangers
Match vs. Italy next for U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Bradley figures the Confederations Cup is a good dress rehearsal. Same first-
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ernest E. Colpetro, 28, of 637 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, and
New Orleans mayor quarantined in China
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Chinese authorities have quarantined New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, his wife and a
class B league
class B league monday’s linescores Dave Sugar Excavating 10, Action Physical Therapy 0
Credit-card delinquency rate jumps 11 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — Credit-card holders who, in ordinary years, might have used their tax refunds to pay
Stocks reverse losses as commodities end off lows
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors might be worried about the soundness of the market’s rally, but they’re
CORRECTIONS
• The Vietnam Veterans of America, Beaver County Chapter 862, celebrates its ninth annual “Support
Appeals court: Approve Belinky budget or prove case
Acceding to the probate judge’s budget demand now isn’t likely, commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN
Salem woman’s trial in mother's death postponed again
LISBON — The trial of a woman who is charged with involuntary manslaughter after being accused of
Business in brief
REGION Goodyear, Steelworkers to begin contract talks AKRON — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the
Officers receive extra training
About 70 percent of the law-enforcement market goes with Glock handguns. To shoot or not to
Haddad chosen to lead program
The hospital in Salem is not affiliated with any other medical facilities. SALEM — Salem
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jasmine and T.J. Rodgers, Youngstown, girl, June 7. Erik and
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