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Salem standout Amy Scullion chooses Ohio State — for basketball

Arguably the best volleyball player in the history of the Mahoning Valley finally made her college


Bill would remove ‘retardation’ from agency names

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House OK’d legislation Wednesday to remove the term “retardation” from state and


Salem woman dies in car-truck crash

WASHINGTONVILLE — A Salem woman was killed when she crossed the center line on state Route 14 and


Ohio’s Black Caucus rips Senate Republicans for cutting funding that benefits minority communities

COLUMBUS — Members of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus chastised Senate Republicans today for


Casino backers want local judge to dismiss restraining order

YOUNGSTOWN — Casino backers want a judge to dissolve a temporary restraining order and to dismiss a


Two area players selected in Major League Baseball draft

Greg Rohan of South Range High and Kent State was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 21st round of


DA drops marijuana charge Steelers Santonio Holmes

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor drug charge against Santonio


Ohio House rejects Senate budget plan

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio House has voted overwhelmingly to reject changes in the state’s budget plan


Ohio House doesn’t agree with Senate budget cuts, talks to follow

COLUMBUS — The Ohio House refused to concur on amendments to the state budget made by the Ohio


USA Today to introduce digital edition, for a fee

NEW YORK (AP) — The new publisher of USA Today plans to introduce an electronic replica of the


Chrysler rep checks on inventory at two Valley dealerships

YOUNGSTOWN — The day after cutting loose two local dealers, Chrysler sent an official to count


Summer career camp set at Mahoning Co. Career and Tech Center

CANFIELD — Students looking to explore career possibilities this summer might consider visiting the


Facebook, like MySpace, lets users show full name

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is further embracing the real name culture it touts as one of its founding


Ohio chief justice wants new ethics policy

COLUMBUS (AP) — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling this week has given Ohio’s chief justice fuel for a


Garbage, old tires suggested as renewable energy source in Ohio

COLUMBUS (AP) — The burning of garbage and old tires would be considered renewable energy sources


At least 2 shot inside Holocaust Museum in D.C.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities say at least two people have been shot at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial


Culvert replacement projects scheduled for Beaver Township this month

The Mahoning County Engineer’s office has announced two road closings in Beaver Township over the


Forbes ranks Youngstown-Warren area one of the worst areas for recession recovery

According to Forbes.com, the Youngstown-Warren-Boardman area is one of the 10 city areas in the


Akron police union backs recall of mayor

AKRON (AP) — Akron’s police union has voted by a narrow margin to back the removal of Mayor Don


Chrysler counts unsold new vehicles at two dealerships

On the first day after cutting loose two local dealers, Chrysler sent an official to count unsold


Fiat closes deal to take bulk of Chrysler's assets

Fiat closes deal to take bulk of Chrysler's assets


Ohio AFL-CIO endorses plan for casinos in the state’s largest cities

COLUMBUS — The chairman of the Ohio Jobs & Growth Plan said today the Ohio AFL-CIO’s endorsement of


Chrysler poised to close sale, exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy

NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler was a step closer to emerging from bankruptcy protection today, a day after


High court says cities cannot dictate where workers live

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Ohio cities cannot require employees to live within their corporate limits.


Councilman’s funding saves Cleveland fireworks display

CLEVELAND (AP) — A Cleveland city councilman has stepped forward with funding to save the city’s


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, kitchen is open to the public


East alumni to meet


Flower show planned announced


Strawberry festival planned


Woods-Esposito wedding plans are announced

POLAND — Bill and Theresa Esposito of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Bill

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Fundraiser on Thursdays is Easter Seals benefit

Fundraiser on Thursdays is Easter Seals benefit BOARDMAN — Boston Market, state Route 224 at Shops


Teringo-Williams wedding planned for July in Warren

CORTLAND — Sarah Kristine Teringo and Michael Thomas Williams, both of Cortland, are engaged and

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Thunder brings in quarterback Roach

He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008. NILES — Brad Roach was


Valley GM retirees wait, worry

Retirees hope the new GM succeeds so they can keep their remaining benefits. LIBERTY — Many

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Nationals select phenom Strasburg

The talented pitcher was the No. 1 pick in the draft. SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Drafting pitcher


Study prescribes actions to jump-start Valley economy

The survey urges the area to seek growth in industries such as transportation and warehousing.


224 signal gets full-funding green light

The traffic light will be paid for with federal dollars. POLAND — Another traffic light on


Staying alive: Pens force Game 7

PITTSBURGH (AP) — No clincher by the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh, not this time in Game 6. Marc-


Valley's young hopefuls starting networking group

RSVP for the networking event is required by June 20. YOUNGSTOWN — A group of young


Gardner and Rowland earn Gold Glove Awards

Two Youngstown-area collegiate baseball players — Josh Gardner of Ohio Wesleyan University and Tyson


Columbiana Co. seeks teamwork in Internet endeavor

An official said the first funding would be for main Internet lines. LISBON — The Columbiana


Lower, Gabriel among eight to receive all-state softball honors

COLUMBUS — Ursuline’s Casey Lower and Poland’s Erin Gabriel are among the eight area high school

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Ursuline grad helps relay team place fifth

Edwin Smith of Youngstown was a member of Ashland University’s 4x400 relay team that placed fifth at


Low bid boosts Youngstown schools' razing plans

The vacant White and Adams buildings could be demolished with the remaining funds. YOUNGSTOWN


Lawrence County to buy church for offices, parking

County commissioners have agreed to pay $275,000 for the 25,000-square-foot downtown building.


Former client of Goldberg’s is reimbursed $50K

YOUNGSTOWN — A former estate client of disbarred lawyer Richard D. Goldberg’s has been reimbursed


Blast at meat plant kills 2; 1 still missing

GARNER, N.C. (AP) — A blast at a Slim Jim meat-products plant in North Carolina on Tuesday killed


National Hockey League

National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 15 N.Y. Rangers


Gitmo suspect pleads not guilty in federal court

WASHINGTON — The first terror suspect to be brought from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States


Youngstown Express gets first win of season

STRUTHERS — The Youngstown Express used a five-run fourth inning to come from behind and get their


Today in history

Today is Wednesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2009. There are 204 days left in the year. On this


Fallout from abuse

Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown outlines for reporters the steps he took after learning of allegations of sexual misconduct against Father Thomas Crum.

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Local & state digest

LOCAL Suspect’s collapse puts police on TB alert STRUTHERS — A traffic stop resulted in two


4 men found guilty in June ’08 beating of Austintown man

Perry Sr. was the ringleader, said an assistant county prosecutor. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning


In a recession, best price is ‘free’

LAKEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Some businesses are finding that the best price they can charge is nothing at


Mill Creek road closings

Mill Creek road closings YOUNGSTOWN — Several roads and parking lots in the northern section of


Poland, Boardman police blotters

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND June 2 Bad


Magic hold off Laker rally, 108-104

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic have won Game 3 of the NBA finals, shooting a record 63


Speak up about abuse

Opinion: Speak up about abuse EDITOR: Credit should go to the brave survivor who came forward about the


h’Poor Richard’ brings riches to small Pa. city

h’Poor Richard’ brings riches to small Pa. city NEW YORK — When members of the local historical


Sweet treats when cooking for one

With a little know-how, you can downsize recipes for a party of one. WASHINGTON — Dessert


NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE

Opinion: “We’ve done more than ever, faster than ever, more responsibly than ever, to get the gears of the


National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 18


10 big banks get OK to repay $68B in bailout money

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ten of the nation’s largest banks were given the green light Tuesday to repay $68


2 schools mix it up at a joint field day

The students participated in activities and games to become acquainted. CANFIELD — Nearly 500

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Sports notices

area Yo. Golf Association still accepting players YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Golf Association’s


Vinson, Brewer top players in Milwaukee

“It’s real frustrating. We do something real good for so long, then we’ll have a play that hurts


MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Bohecker, 59, Meridian, Idaho, and Lynn R.


Sports on TV

TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.” 5:30 p.m. (GC) Golf: “Inside the


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Amanda Ferranti and William Stevanus, Youngstown, boy, June 8.


finals roundup \ News and notes

Buzzer bummer: Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee hasn’t been able to get his missed alley-oop attempt


Comeback complete

Cards’ Banna named first team All-Ohio The third baseman tore his ACL during football season.

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Remember the victim and his relatives

Opinion: Take a moment to offer a prayer or good thoughts for Pvt. William Long and his family. Long, 23,


Superfruits

Superfruits Truth or Myth? Pomegranates were a symbol of luck among ancient Egyptians. True.


Business digest

REGION Small fire extinguished at RTI Niles plant WEATHERFIELD — A small fire at RTI Niles was


The survey urges the area to seek growth in industries such as transportation and warehousing.

The survey urges the area to seek growth in industries such as transportation and warehousing.


Lawmakers try to delay dealership closings

WASHINGTON — A week after car salesmen from around the country converged on Congress, lawmakers are


MOUNTAINEER RESults

MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Royal F (Houghton)29.0012.607.60 Kennys Prize


Judge: Honking horn is not free speech

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Being honked off doesn’t give you a right to honk on, a judge told a woman who


Amid recession, charitable donations decline

NEW YORK (AP) — Charitable giving by Americans fell by 2 percent in 2008 as the recession took root,


Gordie Howe still hurting over wife

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mr. Hockey is hurting. Gordie Howe’s wife, Colleen, died three months ago and


Chrysler plans get OK from U.S. courts

Dealership closings, partnership with Italy’s Fiat get the green light STAFF/WIRE REPORT NEW


Swine-flu outbreak in Cleveland suburb

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A swine-flu outbreak has been confirmed in Shaker Heights schools, after


Parents of sextuplets focus on staying down to earth

NEW YORK — Jenny and Bryan Masche bring something welcome right now to TV’s genre of extreme


Sotomayor hearings set to begin July 13

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats, determined to seat Sonia Sotomayor on the Supreme Court quickly,


Report: Lambert talks about sex, drugs, ‘Idol’

Report: Lambert talks about sex, drugs, ‘Idol’ NEW YORK — “American Idol” runner-up Adam Lambert


Australian TV host says Ramsay won’t be invited to return to her show

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian TV host said Tuesday that foul-mouthed celebrity chef


Cuyahoga Co. trims election problems

CLEVELAND (AP) — The elections board in Ohio’s most populous county has trimmed election day


“Top Chef Masters” (10 p.m., Bravo): Amateurs can just back off. “Top Chef

“Top Chef Masters” (10 p.m., Bravo): Amateurs can just back off. “Top Chef Masters” is the exclusive


N. Korea setting a trap for the U.S.

Opinion: KANNAMACHI, Japan — With North Korea’s conviction and sentencing of two American journalists today


Winning an election gives a judge a new perspective

Editorial: Winning an election gives a judge a new perspective Over the next few weeks the Mahoning County


Predicting the future is tricky

Opinion: I am trying to contemplate the future. It is too hard. The tube beckons. There is the 1982 movie


U.S. doing nothing about Iran’s nukes

Opinion: Doing nothing might seem to be simple and easy. But there are many varieties of nothing, and some


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 16.58 —.02 Avalon


Explore the world from your kitchen

These days, families are looking to be mindful of budgets while still having fun. One way folks can


Thieves take sketchbook of Picasso’s art

PARIS (AP) — A red notebook of 33 pencil drawings by Pablo Picasso has been stolen from a specially


Crude oil settles at $70 a barrel, but gas prices don’t increase

HOUSTON — Though crude settled above $70 a barrel for the first time this year, gasoline prices


Dems advance health-insurance legislation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats at both ends of the Capitol accelerated their drive to enact health-care


BPA isn’t worth the risk

BPA isn’t worth the risk Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The “holy grail” for food packagers and


Power of appeals court looms large

Opinion: It’s laughable some of the things already being said about Sonia Sotomayor. The most bizarre is that


New York City turns into ‘Cotto Country’

NEW YORK (AP) — In a corner of the South Bronx, WBO welterweight champion Miguel Angel Cotto stepped


Historical society to recognize 3 sites

YOUNGSTOWN — Three local historic sites will be recognized next week by the Mahoning Valley


Indians take pitcher Alex White in first round

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians selected University of North Carolina junior right-handed


Suspect in killing of soldier: I was justified

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Muslim convert charged with fatally shooting an American soldier at a


Canfield’s Turocy gets honorable mention

COLUMBUS — Canfield senior outfielder Jared Turocy was named honorable mention All-Ohio in Division


U.S. talks with island nation to resettle Chinese detainees

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is nearing agreement with the remote South Pacific island


Woman pleads guilty to obstruction of mail

Authorities said the woman had worked as a casual mail handler for 14 years. YOUNGSTOWN — A


on area diamonds Baseball & softball

BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division Boardman Gia Russa 13, Boardman Prima Healthcare 4 — Ben


Braves rally past Bucs to win third straight

ATLANTA (AP) — Derek Lowe pitched seven solid innings and Yunel Escobar hit a two-run single in the


House OKs ‘cash for clunkers’ to boost car sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday approved a “cash for clunkers” bill that aims to boost new


Budget amendment would allow reciting of pledge in classrooms

The bill would require that the pledge be said as written, including ‘under God.’ COLUMBUS —


Ohio Senate bill would ban public broadcast of 911 calls

COLUMBUS — Legislation being considered in the Ohio Senate would ban the public broadcast of audio


Cortland man to face charge over 2004 taxes

The government said the man failed to pay at least $34,075 in income taxes. CORTLAND — A


At least 11 die in Pakistan suicide attack

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Suicide attackers shot their way past guards and set off a massive blast


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Hubbard Park and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.


Vikings suspend pursuit, for now

The Vikings’ pursuit of Brett Favre apparently is about to take a hiatus. ESPN reported Tuesday


Air France crash site pinpointed

Recovery of the aircraft’s black box is expected to be extremely challenging. FERNANDO DE NORONHA,


mlb roundup \ Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Yankees 0 BOSTON — Josh Beckett allowed only an infield hit in six


NFL roundup \ News and notes

Steelers: The Pittsburgh Steelers received their Super Bowl rings, four months after beating the


DeRosa’s grand slam lifts Tribe out of Central cellar

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mark DeRosa’s grand slam off reliever Jamey Wright in the seventh inning led


Monday’s Games

Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 5, Chicago White Sox 4, 1st game N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa


baseball

baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or


Budget-cut concerns sparking protests

DAYTON (AP) — Supporters of the Ohio Historical Society, concerned about proposed budget cuts,


Swine flu nears official pandemic status

GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Tuesday a spike in swine flu cases in Australia may


BRIDGE

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Police say man killed 3 to hurt his ex-wife

CANTON (AP) — A man arrested in the deaths of his two young children and former mother-in-law


Tryouts converge on 5-day camp

BOARDMAN — In preparation for their inaugural United States Hockey League season, the Youngstown


Baking soda to the rescue for a clean microwave

Dear Heloise: How do you get a food stain out of a microwave? Debbie Brown, Texarkana, Ark.


It will take work to rebuild siblings’ relationship

Dear Annie: A few months ago, my daughter got into an argument with her brother. During the course


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