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Jurors to begin deliberations Thursday in Curtis Young murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Maureen A. Sweeney instructed jurors in Curtis Young’s capital murder trial to
Water shut off four hours Friday on Youngstown’s West Side
YOUNGSTOWN — As part of a waterline project, Industrial Road near Baxter Avenue on the city’s West
Niles expects drop in income tax receipts for this year
NILES — Job losses and industrial cutbacks have caused the city’s income tax receipts to drop
Some Trumbull County residents will pay higher sewer bills
WARREN — The average sewer bill for 10,500 customers in the Metropolitan Sewer District in central
Lawrence Co. 11-year-old boy enters not-guilty pleas on homicide charges
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The defendant sat at the table in the courtroom, flanked by his two attorneys as
Police investigating shooting in Poland Township
POLAND — Township police and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting
Youngstown council ratifies pact with police to help avoid layoffs
YOUNGSTOWN — City council ratified an early-retirement agreement with the union representing its
Case against Go Go cabaret will stay out of federal court
AUSTINTOWN — A federal judge has ruled to remand the case against the Go Go Girls Cabaret to state
GM Lordstown body shop workers to report for work tonight
LORDSTOWN — Workers are being asked to report for their regular shifts tonight at the General Motors
Warren Civil Service Commission to have police chief test in August
WARREN — The Warren Civil Service Commission will set a date sometime in early August for qualified
Ohio Supreme Court suspends law license for Warren lawyer
WARREN — The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Atty. John H. Large for one year
St. Patrick Church pastor to receive Ellis Island Medal
HUBBARD — The Rev. Timothy H. O’Neill, pastor of St. Patrick Church, 367 N. Main St., lives by this
Man beats and robs Youngstown South Side woman
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are looking for the man who forced his way into a South Side woman’s home
Fire reported in GM Lordstown’s body shop, no injuries
LORDSTOWN — Production was expected to resume Thursday after a fire in the body shop of General
Shots fired in Girard in dispute over food stamp card
GIRARD — City police are looking for the man who fired several shots into the air after a dispute
Liberty police investigating sexual assault against teen girl
LIBERTY — Township police are investigating allegations of a sexual assault against a 14-year-old
Congressional district gets stimulus money for efficient homes
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced that counties within the Congressional District
Oil prices surge to new 2009 high
Oil prices surged to a 2009 high Wednesday after a government report showed that unused crude being placed in storage slowed a bit last week.
Air reservists return from Dominican Republic Friday
VIENNA — A team of medical personnel assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing’s Medical Squadron will
Officials announce $1B in Ohio business loans
COLUMBUS (AP) — Huntington Bank and the state of Ohio are joining to provide $1 billion in loans to
Ohio man accused of trying to put infant in oven
EUCLID, Ohio (AP) — A Euclid man has pleaded not guilty to trying to put his infant son in a hot
Murder defendant says he thought he’d be run over
YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis Young told jurors in his capital murder trial this morning that he fired one
Chevy Centre sign comes down
YOUNGSTOWN — The familiar Chevrolet logo has been removed from the Covelli Centre, formerly the
Struthers council committee has meeting on electric aggregation program Thursday
STRUTHERS — City council’s Public Utilities Committee meets in a special session at 6:30 tonight in
Weather siren test set Thursday in western, Pa., cities, boroughs
HERMITAGE, Pa.— Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the city’s weather sirens
Easing unemployment fuels Dow rebound
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are buying up stocks as a report indicates job losses might be slowing.
Curtis Young’s defense starts in capital murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Curtis Young’s defense lawyers began presenting their witnesses this morning in his
Body shop fire at GM Lordstown scales back production
LORDSTOWN — Production is being scaled back today at General Motors’ Lordstown plant after a fire in
Former Youngstown kennel owner sued over dog’s death
YOUNGSTOWN — A Fresh Meadows, N.Y., woman has filed a civil lawsuit against a former Youngstown
Backlog of Mahoning County grand jury cases is eliminated
YOUNGSTOWN — When the new Mahoning County grand jury conducts its first session Thursday, it will
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Library program topic to be vegetable garden
Library program topic to be vegetable garden WARREN — Learn how to grow a vegetable garden during
MVP performance| LeBron scores 34 for Cavs
LeBron James scores 34 points for Cavs Mo Williams added 21 points as Cleveland won the series
Judges: Brookfield must bus students to Warren
Two judges in the Valley were parties to the lawsuit. WARREN — Brookfield schools must provide
Trumbull Co. case gets special prosecutor
The purchasing probe was the last case handled by a special prosecutor for Trumbull County.
Payne, Frederick go-to guys
Receivers Quorey Payne and De’Tario Frederick combined for five of Mahoning Valley’s six TDs in
Western Reserve Srocks it to ITCL rival Lowellville
Senior Elizabeth Srock allowed three hits in five innings of a 9-0 victory. BERLIN CENTER —
Expert: City’s on track, but state lags
Wick Neighbors and the city’s 2010 plan are steps in the right direction, the speaker said.
Murder suspect was provoked, his defense will argue today
YOUNGSTOWN — After only two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case Tuesday afternoon in
Salem speeds to county records
SALEM — Salem High boys track coach Todd Huda has a problem on his hands when it comes to filling
Decorated Marine humbled by sign dedicated to him
The Marine Hometown Hero Program billboards are going up around the country. BOARDMAN —
Ex-YSU kicker Palmer brought in for tryout
YOUNGSTOWN — Former Youngstown State kicker Brian Palmer is taking part in a two-day tryout for the
Drop-off program targets unused, expired medicine
The program teaches residents the proper way to dispose of prescription drugs. AUSTINTOWN —
Indians bullpen falters again in loss to Toronto
TORONTO — Why use Rafael Perez and Jensen Lewis in the seventh inning Tuesday in another bullpen
Win points mayor's sight to future
Mayor Jay Williams and his wife, Sonja, pose for a picture after the mayor’s landslide victory over his challenger Frank Bellamy in the Democratic Party primary election. The Williamses celebrated Tuesday evening at the Rosetta Stone in downtown Youngstown.
Budget deficit to reach $600M
COLUMBUS (AP) — Income-tax collections for April were $322 million below projections as the economic
Easy 3-in-1 recipe makes more than muffins for Mom
Associated Press MAKE IT A GREAT DAY: Instead of bakery bought, take a freshly baked, warm Banana-
Meat and potatoes meal can be healthy
When did meat and potatoes become an edible pejorative? Urbandictionary.com defines a meat-and-
‘Billy Elliot’ tops Tony nods at 15
NEW YORK — “Billy Elliot,” the season’s biggest musical hit, dominated the 2009 Tony Award
Mexico emerges from isolation from swine flu over swine fluy
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico emerged from its swine flu isolation Tuesday as thousands of newspaper
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason W. Hidey, 31, of 949 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown, and
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND April 30
Many flee fighting in Pakistan valley
MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — Black-turbaned Taliban militants seized government buildings, laid mines
NHL SCHEDULE \ Penguins vs. Capitals
May 2: Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2. Monday: Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3, Washington leads series 2-0.
Penguins hope Malkin shows up
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin stepped into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice rink dressing room,
TUESDAY LOTTERY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS multistate Mega Millions, 5-23-38-39-54 Mega Ball, 3 OHIO Tuesday night:
Feminist and novelist French dies at 79
NEW YORK (AP) — Marilyn French, the writer and feminist whose novel “The Women’s Room” sold more
Business digest
NATION Group of Chrysler lenders objects to sale to Fiat NEW YORK — A dissident group of
UAW members re-elect Strickland, Graham to posts
Jim Graham will start his fifth term as UAW president. LORDSTOWN — Lordstown Auto Workers re-
Ohio woman reveals results of 1st face transplant in U.S.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Five years ago, a shotgun blast left a ghastly hole where the middle of her face
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District Board, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Mahoning
Terror support suspect seeks to be released
Terror support suspect seeks to be released MINNEAPOLIS — Attorneys for a man held in solitary
SWINE FLU DEVELOPMENTS
SWINE FLU Developments Key developments on swine-flu outbreaks, according to Centers for Disease
Federal officials consider charges
POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Two Pennsylvania teens acquitted of the most serious state charges in the
Sports digest
ysu Horizon softball meet YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State softball team will begin play in the
More local sports
baseball Jefferson Area Little League — has tournaments for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U teams in late
Go Go: No No to bar’s closing
Austintown officials have targeted the cabaret for months, the manager says. AUSTINTOWN —
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s games
Hubbard 6, Struthers 5 HUBBARD — Tommy Jackson’s two hits included a key double in the bottom of
Official: Iraqis need help gathering intelligence
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister said Tuesday that Iraqi forces are ready to take over
Ex-Warren Mayor Sferra wins bid for council seat
Getting the most votes in Warren’s at-large race was incumbent Helen Rucker. WARREN — Dan
Biscuit mix makes it easy to bake a batch
Dear Heloise: I’m interested in making up my own version of biscuit mix to have on hand for baking.
Shocking letters kept from husband
Dear Annie: Please advise your readers not to hold onto any letters that contain family information
S. Carolina high court halts thousands of foreclosure sales
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s highest court temporarily stopped thousands of pending
There’s bad news and good news for the GOP
Opinion: Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele suggested that Arlen Specter did the party a
‘Tomato Alley’ reading
‘Tomato Alley’ reading YOUNGSTOWN — Denise Debartolo-York will read the first book in a series
Swine flu toll in Ohio rises to 5; direct testing to begin this week
COLUMBUS — Two additional cases of swine flu were confirmed in Ohio on Tuesday as federal officials
Empathy has no place in the High Court
Opinion: Justice David Souter’s retirement from the Supreme Court presents President Barack Obama with his
Attempted theft at school
Attempted theft at school AUSTINTOWN — A township teen was caught taking an Apple computer tower
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 7, Detroit 2 Boston 6, N.Y. Yankees 4 Cleveland 9,
Whip up an almost no-bake cheesecake for Mother’s Day
Associated Press BERRY EASY: Let the kids help with this easy-to-make Almost No-bake Strawberry
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Timothy and Joan Reel, Vienna, girl, May 5. Gina DiPillo and
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “I want to see our companies remain the most competitive in the world. But the way to make sure that
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2009. There are 239 days left in the year. On this date
So long, sandals in winter and woolies in summer
NEW YORK (AP) — When times were good, retailers sold sundresses in February and heavy wool sweaters
Phelps returns, is ready to race again
BALTIMORE (AP) — When Michael Phelps was at his lowest, unsure if he wanted to return to swimming,
Actor, comedian, chef DeLuise dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dom DeLuise, the portly entertainer and chef whose affable nature made him a
D.C. council recognizes gay marriage
WASHINGTON (AP) — The city council in the nation’s capital voted Tuesday to recognize same-sex
‘Hardy’ a surprise: Pirates lose to Milwaukee again
PITTSBURGH (AP) — J.J. Hardy broke out of a slump by driving in four runs on three hits and the
Ohio Income Tax receipts
RECEIPTS Income tax Ohio’s income-tax figures impacting the fiscal year ending June 30: April
Vegan diet can provide tasty menu alternatives
Vegans voice a desire to live a healthier lifestyle. Eating a diet that is free of all animal
For good morning, prepare it ahead
Associated Press PERFECT PAIR: Making a Quick Pear Streusel Coffee Cake in advance of Mother’s Day
Fallon is a Webby winner
NEW YORK — Jimmy Fallon’s late-night show hasn’t been on the air three months, but he’s already got
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): How are the final four contestants on
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): How are the final four contestants on “America’s Next
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xJ 4 2 uK 3 vQ 6 4 wA K J 8 3 WEST EAST xQ 10 6
Pakistan’s largest city becoming powder keg
Opinion: KARACHI, Pakistan — The mayor of this country’s largest city was driving me through its slums, and
Wages of U.S. workers stagnate
WASHINGTON — In December, Timothy Owner, a trombone player with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra,
Economy should grow later in ’09, Fed chief says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Tuesday the economy should
Head of Costa Rica slams U.S. critics
Opinion: Now that we are getting some details of what was said in the closed-door sessions at the recent 34-
The Great Recession isn’t over yet
Opinion: Economists expect a late year economic recovery, but their conviction appears failing. Forecasters
Cook postpones Ohio show
Cook postpones Ohio show TOLEDO — “American Idol” winner David Cook has postponed an Ohio concert
Leaping into the Taser age can’t be done on faith alone
Editorial: Leaping into the Taser age can’t be done on faith alone Note to Youngstown City Council: There is
Stocks slip as traders take profits
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks held steady Tuesday, a day after a rally and ahead of results of the
NFL will honor AFL with legacy games
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL will stage 16 games this season to honor the American Football League, which
Health insurers offer to cut women’s rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health insurance companies, facing the threat of a government health plan, offered
Souter bids emotional farewell to his judges
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Supreme Court Justice David Souter, momentarily choked with emotion, bid an
Demjanjuk’s lawyer to take case to U.S. Supreme Court
CLEVELAND (AP) — A lawyer for John Demjanjuk, accused of having been a Nazi death-camp guard, said
U.S. bombing run kills dozens, Afghans say
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Bombing runs called in by U.S. forces killed dozens of civilians taking
Tiger’s back, but missing power
His drives aren’t reaching Phil Mickelson’s. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — So much about Tiger
Delphi plans for layoffs and shutdowns
Delphi Packard Electric is shutting down its local plants next week and laying off salaried staff at
family promise \ Open house planned
Who: Family Promise of Mahoning Valley Inc. is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization. Members are Howland
First-time candidate beats incumbent Struthers council president
An incumbent councilwoman lost her re-election bid. STRUTHERS — The revolving door known as
Mountaineer Results
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Flaming V (Whitney)15.206.803.80 Real Scoop (Stokes)5.003.20
Valley program established for families in need
Valley program established for families in need The housing and hospitality program will open in
Sports ON TV, today and Thursday
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.” 1:30 p.m. (GC) Golf: “Inside the
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