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Choo’s RBI single lifts Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo lined a single off a low-flying sea gull, driving in Mark DeRosa from
Dann hopes the fine will end the furor over his time in office
The ex-attorney general admitted to one violation in a settlement agreement. COLUMBUS — Former
Lake Milton man pleads guilty to manslaughter charge
YOUNGSTOWN — After the prosecution dropped a murder charge, the man charged in a fatal stabbing last
Poland Township couple found OK in Connecticut
POLAND — An elderly township couple who were missing for more than 24 hours were found in Conneticut
Tour of the Valley bicycle event is July 10-12
YOUNGSTOWN — If you missed the Tour de France, now’s your chance to watch the Tour of the Valley.
License tax on Trumbull ballot this fall
WARREN — Trumbull County residents will vote on a proposed license tax on the November ballot. The
Ohio panty burglar gets 9 years in prison
ALLIANCE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing underwear
New arguments arise against Ohio tub drowning retrial
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors who won a murder conviction against an Ohio man accused of drowning
Survey shows: More than 2 million households not ready for DTV
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 2 million households are in danger of seeing their major broadcast TV
Bomb threat and pursuit lead to charges in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A Meadowbrook Avenue man faces multiple charges after he’s accused of threatening to
Americans’ net worth shrinks $1.33 trillion in first quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — American households lost $1.33 trillion of their wealth in the first three months
World Health Organization: Swine flu pandemic has begun, first in 41 years
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization declared a swine flu pandemic today — the first global
Six Valley police agencies get Ohio grant money
Drug Use Prevention Grants Attorney General Richard Cordray Six Mahoning Valley police
Advocate: Ohio judge mistreated two rape victims
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio judge recently ordered two rape victims to appear before their confessed
Ohio Supreme Court disciplines former Ohio BWC official
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of well-known Cleveland
Former AG Marc Dann, state reach agreement
COLUMBUS (AP) — Attorneys for the state watchdog and former Attorney General Marc Dann of Liberty
200-300 people attend Packard retirees’ rally today in Warren
WARREN — Leaders of the area Delphi Salaried Retirees Association say a bankruptcy judge’s opinion
D.C. shooting puts Ohio Jewish groups on alert
COLUMBUS (AP) — Police have increased patrols around some Ohio Jewish organizations in light of the
June 22 is deadline for participants in Niles Fourth of July parade
NILES — All participants planning to take part in the Niles 4th of July Parade must register before
Drive-in moviegoers testify in Ohio court fight
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — Drive-in theater patrons here have testified that lights from an adjacent sports
Ohio Supreme Court promises more time between executions
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court says it will schedule executions at least three weeks apart
Mosquito Creek State Park gets fed money to keep waterway clean
COLUMBUS — Ohio is among 28 states that will share $14.6 million in Clean Vessel Act grant awards to
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has trustee board meeting today
BOARDMAN — The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustee board meets at 4 p.m. today
Youngstown East, Chaney commencements today
YOUNGSTOWN — Graduating classes from East and Chaney high schools had their commencement activities
Governor bringing education reform plan to Warren
WARREN — Gov. Ted Strickland will discuss his plans to reform education to improve the state’s
Parma Heights man arrested for entering federal courthouse downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who told a city police officer that he walked through the unlocked doors of the
Garage sale fundraiser for Easter Seals
Garage sale fundraiser for Easter Seals WARREN — A one-day garage sale scheduled from 9 a.m. to 8
Parents announce plans for Craig, Yardas wedding
The engagement of Shana Lynn Craig of Canfield and William Joseph Yardas of Boardman, and plans for
Zimmerman-Prus wedding to be Aug. 1 at winery
CANFIELD — Announced by Robert and Toni Zimmerman, 7123 N. Palmyra Road, is the engagement of their
Mayor eyes new residency campaign
Despite the ruling, the falling housing market could prevent city workers from shuffling to the
Hockey Fervor: Penguins’ standout Fedotenko visits Ice Zone
Penguins’ standout Fedotenko visits the Ice Zone He accompanied his stepsons to a Youngstown
‘A perfect athletic director to work for’
Poland High’s Myron Stallsmith is retiring after serving the school for 49 years. POLAND — At
Forbes ranks Valley metro area among 10 worst cities for recession recovery
The Youngstown mayor points to several positive articles about the city. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Some residents get fired up over plans to expand Poland district
Residents worry about increased traffic and decreased property values. POLAND — Just the
Scullion chooses OSU — for hoops
The multi-sport standout at Salem High was expected to make volleyball her college career.
Valley natives picked in draft
Boardman’s Chris Tremblay and South Range’s Greg Rohan were selected. On Wednesday afternoon,
St. E’s, copter service sued
Lawsuit alleges wrongful death staff report YOUNGSTOWN — The estate of an elderly woman has sued
Library branch closing worries Chaney
The proposed closing of the West Side library was first recommended years ago. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Twins pitcher Guerrier has family in Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — There is a Youngstown connection to the Minnesota Twins. Relief pitcher Matt
Casino backers ask judge to end restraining order, dismiss lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN — Casino backers want a judge to dissolve a temporary restraining order and to dismiss a
Indians routed by Royals
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gil Meche said he had awful stuff in the bullpen. Tell that to the Cleveland
Struthers residents not sold on store
The store is set to open in July. STRUTHERS — Neighbors are protesting the reopening of a
Hubbard updates 10 traffic lights
New signals will move traffic more efficiently and, in turn, will improve air quality.
The Write Stuff
Dobbins Elementary fourth-grader Trey Medvec shows off his award-winning penmanship.
Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Actors needed for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon, Pa., area.
Bryant misses chance to put Orlando away
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — No athlete on the planet — well, at least on this side of the putting green
Oakland sticks out neck for vaunted ‘Rabbit Hole’
Despite winning the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a successful Broadway run, David Lindsay-
Clottey prepared for Cotto — and crowd
NEW YORK (AP) — Joshua Clottey will walk into sold-out Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, just
White supremacist investigated in fatal Holocaust museum shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — An 88-year-old gunman with a violent and virulently anti-Semitic past opened fire
best and worst
best and worst Forbes list Forbes.com listed the 10 best and worst cities/areas prepared for a
Honda marks 50 years in U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — In 1973, the local newspaper in Akron sent a photographer to Rick Case’s filling
Old flame poses a threat to sexless marriage
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Craig” for 38 years, and for the past 10, we haven’t had much of a
What’s the cure for hard, scratchy towels?
Dear Heloise: Our bath towels are hard and scratchy when they are taken out of the dryer, and my
Moyer to seek new ethics policy
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s chief justice will call for new policy at the state’s highest court after the
Columbiana leaders want county to control landfills
Proposed legislation would protect public and private whistle blowers. LISBON — The Columbiana
Possible health-care compromise emerges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A potential compromise emerged Wednesday on one of the most vexing issues of the
At new Chrysler, problems of old Chrysler linger
FIAT TO THE RESCUE? DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler was reborn Wednesday under a new Italian parent, but
Ahmadinejad challenger gets warning
Guard: Attempts at ‘revolution’ will be crushed TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In the final hours of Iran’s
NATION/WORLD DIGEST: Miss California USA fired
Miss California USA fired LOS ANGELES — Miss California USA Carrie Prejean, who stirred up trouble
TV: Aa chronology
A major milestone in the history of television will take place Friday when analog broadcasting is
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “Obviously the supreme court of the land is the supreme court of the land. The United States
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew T. Delahunty, 25, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jennine
New Kids on the Block in Pittsburgh
New Kids on the Block have been around the block a few times but are still hot. The fabulous five
• The birth of their first child, a daughter, is being announced by Michael and Laura
• The birth of their first child, a daughter, is being announced by Michael and Laura (Burdick)
GM faces long road back to profitability
Opinion: Contrary to what you may have read, General Motors is not too big to fail. It was, in the
“She’s Got The Look” (9 p.m., TV Land): Women over 35 vie in this
“She’s Got The Look” (9 p.m., TV Land): Women over 35 vie in this “America’s Next Top Model”-like
Middle school students perform just for fun in 8th-graders’ send-off
For the past 15 years, the student council adviser has organized the talent show. CANFIELD — A
Gospel act, musical coming to Main Street
Gospel act, musical coming to Main Street COLUMBIANA — Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main St., will
Doing a few simple things will get results
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Noting that people “criticize me for harping on the obvious,” Calvin Coolidge justified
Today in history
Today is Thursday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2009. There are 203 days left in the year. On this date
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June
Sotomayor offers broader view of justice
Opinion: Sonia Sotomayor will boost the diversity of the Supreme Court in many positive ways. President
‘American Idol’ auditions at Eastwood Mall
NILES — With season 8 of “American Idol” in the books, it’s time to get ready for next year. The
Warren’s future depends on residents’ involvement
Editorial: When Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien sat in Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown on the evening of Jan.
Veer Union goes against the grain
“The one thing that’s the most important thing when I’m listening to something that inspires me is
Washington can’t save ‘Pelham 123’
That 1970s action classic “The Taking of Pelham 123” earns an efficient if not exactly riveting
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Express rallies late for Class B victory
STRUTHERS — The Youngstown Express scored two times in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead, and
No Doubt’s reunion was never ... in doubt
Let’s make this clear right from the start — No Doubt never broke up. Yes, it’s been five years
Impeach Judge Kent
Washington Post: Judge Samuel B. Kent of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Business robbed
Business robbed AUSTINTOWN — A man got away with an undisclosed amount of cash after holding a
Judge: Sale can’t be private
NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge said Wednesday that a formal sale process needs to be put in
Despite China, ’89 was a year for democracy
Opinion: We dialed the clock back last week to June 4, 1989, the day Chinese dissidents tried to stand their
Deputy uses Taser on woman, 72
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Cursing and belligerent, the great-grandmother refused to sign her speeding
Research suggests winds are dying down
WASHINGTON (AP) — The wind, a favorite power source of the green energy movement, seems to be dying
Man charged in child porn case ordered to shut blinds
CHICAGO — A federal judge refused Wednesday to lock up a man charged with shipping child
National acts to headline outdoor show
YOUNGSTOWN — When Jonesfest moved to Nelson Ledges Quarry Park this year, it left a gaping hole in
Lucci’s character is TV’s ultimate cougar
NEW YORK — Susan Lucci’s memorable “All My Children” character is about to become TV’s Ultimate
Iraqis becoming numb to continuing violence
Opinion: BAGHDAD — Maybe it should come as no surprise that after more than six years of war, many residents
‘THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123’
‘THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123’ Grade: C Director: Tony Scott Running time: 1 hour 46 minutes
RATES \ Certificates of deposit
RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 06/08/09. All
When it comes to Phish, they can never say ‘ever’
HAMPTON, Va. — As if anyone really believed Phish was going out like that. It’s been nearly five
Mudvayne will bring metal tour to Covelli
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. June 19 for the Pedal to the Metal Tour, which comes to
Rosetta Stone revs up for larger bike night
YOUNGSTOWN — Another week, another block. That’s how the Rosetta Stone’s bike night — actually
hSedgwick: We didn’t lose everything to Madoff
hSedgwick: We didn’t lose everything to Madoff LOS ANGELES — Kyra Sedgwick and her actor-husband,
Heartburn medicine used to treat warts
Q. My daughter had so many warts on her hands that there was nothing the doctor could do. He said
Funny Farm gets new home in West Middlesex
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — The Funny Farm has moved again, this time to the Radisson Inn at 3377 New
Pens will need Crosby, Malkin in Game 7
Neither star hasn’t scored in the last two games, but they’ll be counted on for goals in the
YOUNGSTOWN
YOUNGSTOWN Inside the city: 600 (estimate) Outside: 250 (estimate) WARREN Inside the city:
Childress: No deadline for Favre’s decision
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings never told Brett Favre to make up his mind by this week if
Ready or not, here comes the digital TV switch
This time they really mean it. TV goes all-digital Friday and there will be no take-backs, no
Complaint: Song pulled over artist’s stance on radio royalties
WASHINGTON (AP) — Which top-selling artist purportedly had his new single yanked from some radio
Will Obama’s words sway election?
BEIRUT (AP) — Fears of a hard-line Iran helped swing Christian voters from the militant Shiite group
NBA gets high marks for diversity
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A study shows that 43 percent of the professional positions in the NBA’s league
Anti-nausea drug is safe for morning sickness, study shows
For the first time, a large study shows that pregnant women who suffer morning sickness are not
POLITICAL SUPPORT
Campaign contributions Chief Justice Thomas Moyer, $1.5 million (2004) —Top organizational
FASHION STATEMENTS: Stephen Olson, left, and Keith Peterson, both eighth-graders, perform as comic
FASHION STATEMENTS: Stephen Olson, left, and Keith Peterson, both eighth-graders, perform as comic
Senate confirms 2 military commanders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley
Emotional Mickelson back on tour
Preliminary tests on his wife Amy have provided some optimism. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The idea was
Pakistan seeks support from public against Taliban
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani officials moved swiftly Wednesday to use the suicide bombing of a luxury
9/11 memorial to feature audiovisual display
NEW YORK (AP) — Audiovisual tributes to the thousands of Sept. 11 victims — accompanied with stories
Karstens spells relief for Pirates
ATLANTA (AP) — On a day when he was going to start, Jeff Karstens started out in the Pittsburgh
Reports: Prisoners segregated by looks
TROY, Va. (AP) — For more than a year, Virginia’s largest women’s prison rounded up inmates who had
Budget deficit hits May record
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficit soared to a record for May of $189.7 billion, pushing
Bill would tone down volume of TV ads
WASHINGTON — Congress soon might mute screaming TV-ad announcers who press viewers to “buy now!” —
Transit project manager charged in bribery, extortion, mail fraud
CLEVELAND (AP) — A project manager with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority was charged
Woman dies in crash
Woman dies in crash WASHINGTONVILLE — A Salem woman was killed when her car crossed the center
No decision on fate of Coyotes
PHOENIX (AP) — Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie says he’s “one step closer” to bringing the
GETTING ASSEMBLED Products planned by new Fiat-led Chrysler
Coming in 2010: Redesigned, lighter and more fuel-efficient Jeep Grand Cherokee sport-utility
The Dobbins fourth-grader received an award for best in the state for his grade level.
The Dobbins fourth-grader received an award for best in the state for his grade level. POLAND
Residents in Mahoning Valley to see signs of change soon
Chrysler signs will come down later this month at a terminated dealer in Warren. YOUNGSTOWN —
Business digest
NATION Chinese automaker considers buying Volvo DETROIT — A person briefed on the matter says a
YSU Campus work Summer construction
Campus work Summer construction Youngstown State University has a host of construction projects on
CORRECTIONS
XA response team of the Vicar of Clergy, superintendent of schools and a professional counselor will
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