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Music transforms downtown Youngstown into outdoor festival
YOUNGSTOWN — Nationally acclaimed bands and local music acts transformed downtown Youngstown into an
Awesome Auger has Youngstown connection
What began as a hobby for Youngstown native Tom Motosko has turned him into a nationwide success.
Labor opposes tax on health benefits
The possibility of the federal government taxing some employer-provided health benefits to help pay
New Castle neighbors fight wave of arsons
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — They want their neighborhood back. They want to take it back from the blight —
Bridge deck work on Route 224 delayed, requires more permits
It's already a headache to travel along busy U.S. Route 224, but construction projects in two areas
Knitting guild raises awareness of the craft
CANFIELD — Knitting needles flashed in the sun as nimble fingers turned piles of yarn into caps and
Pens’ Fedotenko returns to Ice Zone
BOARDMAN — Thirteen hours after skating with the Stanley Cup for the second time in his eight
City, Zoldan to seal deal on hockey at Covelli
The team’s schedule should be finalized in less than two weeks, its owner said. YOUNGSTOWN —
stu-PEN-dous!
Pittsburgh wins 2-1, takes the Cup DETROIT (AP) — Slide over Super Mario and make room on the
2,800 compete for 350 positions at new Wal-Mart
Job applications for the Liberty store will be taken until July 13 at the Covelli Centre and
Zordich is back with Eagles
The former Chaney and Penn State player returns as a coach. By JOHN BASSETTI Mike Zordich is
Pasquine is tops for W&J
WASHINGTON, Pa. — Jim Pasquine is not an ordinary college athlete. The junior outfielder-pitcher
Jackson-Milton graduates end decades-long tradition in gym
Class of 2010 will graduate from a new building. NORTH JACKSON — Wearing blue jay blue and
Digital TV switch kicks in fairly smoothly in Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — The first day of the analog-to-digital television changeover went relatively smoothly
WR Payne holds Thunder records, more on the way
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Thunder wide receiver/return man Quorey Payne is a sure-handed
Convoy to revisit 1919 stop in region
EAST PALESTINE — On Monday, almost 100 historic military vehicles are scheduled to make a stop here
J-M hopes Bornemiss is answer to losing
Prep basketball Joe Bornemiss is grateful for the chance to turn around the Bluejays’ 3-63 three-
Browns’ Harrison hopes hard work pays off with more plays
BEREA (AP) — Once Cleveland Browns minicamp ends, the hard work begins for tailbacks Jamal Lewis and
Bessemer set to resurrect borough square tradition
The Mohawk PTO donated 325 miniature American flags for the ceremony. BESSEMER, Pa. — Robin
Home seized
Austintown police and road department workers carefully remove a large safe from a home on Revere Run Road in Canfield Township that has been seized in an alleged embezzling scheme involving an Austintown business.
Center in Girard helps students get in touch, online with today’s skills
GIRARD — The Girard Multi-Generational Center powers up the computer skills of a wide variety of
Butler Institute files lawsuit over damage at Salem branch
The branch was used for a number of purposes. SALEM — The old saying goes “The show must go
Auto executives defend closing of dealerships
WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors and Chrysler executives defended the closings of hundreds of
Chocolate can be dangerous for dogs
Dear Readers: Chocolate is a no-no for dogs, vets tell us. The problem with this yummy treat is the
Prostitute’s death in ‘cage’ leads to ban in Arizona of outdoor holding pens
PHOENIX (AP) — A prostitute doing time behind bars, Marcia Powell was temporarily moved one day last
girard center \ For all generations The Girard Multi-Generational Center promotes interaction among generations through education, health, fitness and socialization to preserve and enhance the
Location: 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; 8:30 to 7:30
4 to face charges of corruption in NE Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — Charges in a wide-ranging corruption investigation reached the highest levels of
A MISSION OF FAITH
Students put their souls into ‘Real Break’ trip In an Orthodox Christian Fellowship project,
Gospel singer to give free concert Wednesday
Gospel singer to give free concert Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN — Emma Cunningham, gospel singer, will
Change might be what GM needs
ValuJet was reborn as AirTran. Philip Morris rechristened itself Altria. Blackwater became Xe.
Is staying together for son’s sake really what’s best for him?
Dear Annie: My wife and I are in our late 40s, married 17 years, and have a 14-year-old son. We are
U.N. slaps harsh sanctions on N. Korea
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council imposed punishing new sanctions on North Korea
vacation bible schools Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Custer rides again in Happy Meal
Opinion: RAPID CITY, S.D. — Say it isn’t so! Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer has invaded Lakota country
local topics on TV Sunday program
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Award winning gospel group The Nevels Sisters will
Valley sales of new autos slip
New-vehicle sales were down 53 percent last month. New-vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley
Texas opens College World Series as the favorite
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The locals who have grown accustomed to watching Texas at the College World
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 2nd—Mike’s Cl (Fox)4.403.002.20 Lil Mike Reggie (Banda)13.205.00
Iran president, foe claim win
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s interior ministry said Saturday President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was far
Obama offers limited support for Zimbabwe
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought to bolster Zimbabwe’s prime minister Friday while
Top Sunni lawmaker killed outside Baghdad mosque
Top Sunni lawmaker killed outside Baghdad mosque Eds: New throughout. AP Photo BAG104, BAG103
Another Citizen Science opportunity: Firefly Watch
About a week ago while sitting on the back porch watching night fall, I saw the first golden flash
Campaign finance reports heavily favor Youngstown mayor
Mayor Williams’ primary opponent spent $70.38 on his campaign. YOUNGSTOWN — The financial race
SOCIETY DIGEST
Mammograms offered at two locations YOUNGSTOWN — The MammoVan, a mobile mammography unit, will be
INN FOR A REAL TREAT
Hubbard B&B provides getaway close to home By LINDA M. LINONIS Impeccable service put Julia’s
Alabama weighs appeal after NCAA vacates 21 football wins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The NCAA hit Alabama’s football program where it hurts — the Tide’s famed
Vick’s tenure with Falcons officially over
ATLANTA (AP) — Less than five years after the Atlanta Falcons signed Michael Vick to a $130 million
Nordqvist takes lead at LPGA
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (AP) — As a young golfer in Sweden, Anna Nordqvist patterned her career after
Obama can’t ignore corruption in Africa
Editorial: When President Obama visits Ghana next month in his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa, he
wedding anniversary mass \ Couples in diocese to be honored
Bishop George V. Murry of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will celebrate a special Mass at 2 p.m.
Net neutrality gains traction
Seattle Times: Free and open access to the Internet helped the technology grow and thrive. The
“Big Saturday Night” (8 p.m., GSN): The programming block introduces new game shows such
“Big Saturday Night” (8 p.m., GSN): The programming block introduces new game shows such as “20Q”
Alexis Stewart pokes fun at mom, Martha
NEW YORK — Who hasn’t rolled her eyes at her mother? Alexis Stewart certainly has. The 43-year-old
Abortion rights backers should be wary
Opinion: I was horrified by the murder of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas on May 31. So when I heard there would
Madonna gets OK to adopt 3-year-old girl
Madonna gets OK to adopt 3-year-old girl BLANTYRE, Malawi — Madonna can get “Mercy,” Malawi’s
Anti-smoking act to revolutionize tobacco products
Officials hope to reduce smoking to 5 percent of the population within 20 years. WASHINGTON (AP)
Sarah Palin: Letterman owes women an apology
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin says David Letterman owes an apology to young women across the country
Coal-burning power plant moving forward
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department is moving forward on a futuristic coal-burning power plant
Press openly worships at altar of Obama
Opinion: A criticism heard during the early years of the Bush administration was that the media were “in the
Top purchasing executive at General Motors steps down
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.’s top purchasing executive abruptly stepped down Friday to
Sunday News shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Health and Human Services Secretary
Real ‘Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds’ is gravely ill
LONDON (AP) — They were childhood chums. Then they drifted apart, lost touch completely, and only
Business digest
NATION Cessna announces additional layoffs WICHITA, Kan. — Cessna Aircraft Co., the nation’s
Strength comes from trusting in power of God
One of the greatest weapons that the enemy uses against us is doubt. The devil himself knows the
Brunner seeks federal OK of equipment dealSFlb
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s top elections official wants the federal government to review the legality of
390-pound gorilla escapes pen at S.C. zoo, injures one
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 390-pound gorilla grabbed some low-hanging bamboo to scale a wall at a South
Does Obama still smoke? Answer remains clouded
WASHINGTON — The White House press secretary says President Barack Obama still struggles with a
Today in history
Today is Saturday, June 13, the 164th day of 2009. There are 201 days left in the year. On this date
YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS
YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS Hockey deal The Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League will
Sports on TV
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: 24 Hours of Le Mans. 11 a.m. (ESPNU) College baseball. Noon
Despite late failure in Game 4, Magic still believe they can win
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Magic coach Stan Van Gundy tried to sleep. He closed his eyes, but his
USOC leader announces increase in funding for winter sports
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The new leader of the U.S. Olympic Committee delivered news Friday
Brian Vickers wins 3rd pole of season
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Brian Vickers would love to turn the eighth pole of his NASCAR Sprint Cup
White House: US may confront ships near NKorea
White House: US may confront ships near NKorea Eds: UPDATES with additional Rice comment, details
PGA play halted by storms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Phil Mickelson is looking a bit more at ease, the golf course providing some
Cotto takes on Clottey tonight
NEW YORK (AP) — Joshua Clottey is willing to do just about anything for a good fight. It’s the
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox 4, Detroit 3 Oakland 4, Minnesota 3
State & regional digest
OHIO Former U.S. Sen. DeWine makes campaign filing COLUMBUS — Former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine of
Cleveland man gets 8 years for child rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 42-year-old Cleveland man drew an eight-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to
Rookie pitches and hits Tigers past Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rick Porcello made the most of his first opportunity to bat in the big leagues.
FRIDAY LOTTERIES
FRIDAY LOTTERIES multistate Friday night: Mega Millions, 6-11-20-32-44 Mega Ball, 38 OHIO
Detainees at Gitmo debated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite fierce opposition in Congress, the White House insisted Friday it has not
2nd Republican enters state race
COLUMBUS — A former county auditor and the Republican nominee for state treasurer in 2006 has
Sports notices
area Swish tryouts YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Swish of the American Basketball Association will
Bush skydives again for birthday
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — Former President George H.W. Bush marked his 85th birthday Friday the
One night after birds help Indians win, the Tribe beats Cardinals
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo got the job done again — this time without any avian assistance. A
Serial cat killers plague Florida
Since early May, at least 18 cats have been butchered in the Cutler Bay area of southern Florida.
Tennis roundup Friday’s pro matches
Queen’s Club LONDON — Andy Roddick defeated Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), advancing to the
Holliday, Hooker win NCAA titles in track
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — One sport isn’t enough for Trindon Holliday or Destinee Hooker. Holliday
Top Sunni lawmaker slain in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The moderate leader of the largest Sunni bloc in parliament was assassinated Friday
Ruptured line forces Route 224 shutdown
Ruptured line forces Route 224 shutdown BOARDMAN — A busy commercial section of U.S. Route 224
Highlights of North Korea Resolution
Highlights of North Korea Resolution Eds: For global distribution. With BC-UN--UN-NKorea By