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Blaney fans called on to get out the vote
YOUNGSTOWN — Dave Blaney fans are being called upon to get the Hartford native into this weekend’s
Teens charged after fight at Canfield home to return to court in June
CANFIELD — The 11 teens involved in a fight outside a city home in February will return to court in
Dillard murder trial winding down; closing arguments, deliberations Thursday
LISBON — Jamie Farley, 35, was described today as a violent man instead of an apparently unarmed
YSU opens Office of Veterans Affairs
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University is opening an Office of Veterans Affairs to respond to the
Animals can get blessed Sunday in Boardman
BOARDMAN — St. James’ Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will hold its annual blessing of animals
Man wounded in South Side robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for a group of men, one of whom shot a man in the back while trying
Car dealers brace for news on closing dealerships
Area car dealers are bracing themselves as troubled automakers prepare to close dealerships.
Authorities search for missing Ohio boy
NORWALK, Ohio (AP) — Authorities are looking for a missing 13-year-old northern Ohio boy who they
BMV deputy registrar agency on Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, now open
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Deputy Registrar Agency at 667 Gypsy Lane is again
Boardman man sings National Anthem tonight for Obama appearance
When the expected crowd of 70,000 settles down in Sun Devil Stadium in Arizona tonight to hear
Ohio lawmakers eye foreclosure moratorium
COLUMBUS (AP) — A bill in the Ohio Legislature would put a six-month moratorium on home
Group protests digital trend at OSU library
COLUMBUS (AP) — Some students and faculty at Ohio State University complain that the school is
Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Board meeting Thursday
WARREN — The board of trustees of Warren-Trumbull County Public Library will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday
Canton police: Mother of Ohio teen IDs him as a robber
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio teenager has been charged with aggravated robbery after police
U.S. prescription drug use fell in ’08, study says
NEW YORK (AP) — Prescription drug use in the U.S. fell last year, although total spending on drugs
Boy bitten by dogs in Warren could return to school next week
WARREN — DeVonte Jackson, 10-year-old fifth-grader who was badly injured when three dogs attacked
Drum circle event Saturday at Mount Union College
ALLIANCE — The John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center of Mount Union College will have a
U.S. marshals in Ohio to auction huge, seized diamond
AKRON (AP) — Federal marshals will auction off a 43-carat, one-inch tall diamond seized in a money
Sprint distance triathlon set Sunday at Boardman YMCA
BOARDMAN — The D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA in Boardman, with the support of the Steel Valley
Retail sales take unexpectant drop
Retail sales fell for a second straight month in April, a disappointing performance that raised doubts about whether consumers were regaining their desire to shop. A rebound in consumer demand is a necessary ingredient for ending the recession.
Food, clothing giveaway Friday at Friends House Chapel, Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., will have a food and clothing distribution
Easter Seals garage sale
Easter Seals garage sale WARREN — A garage sale planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, has its kitchen open to the
Miss Ferreira, Mr. Kalavsky to be married
The engagement of Melissa Ferreira and Christopher Kalavsky, both of 1500 Carey Lane, Silver Spring,
Nuptial rite in N.C. to join Erin Leipply and Ryan Davis
COLUMBUS — Erin S. Leipply and Ryan W. Davis, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement and
Tigers tame AAC’s top tier with strong team efforts
Howland’s Nicole Pachol and Poland’s Robert Balzano turned in strong individual performances. By
Liberty schools plan to sue state
The voucher program and Ohio’s funding formula are unconstitutional, officials with the district
12 named 2009 Young Scholars
The students can get full college scholarships when they graduate from high school.
Fitch names Baker coach
The Falcons’ new boys basketball coach comes to the Federal League school from Heath, near Newark.
Power surge helps lift Penguins
John Koehnlein hit the second over-the-fence homer of his career to key YSU past Toledo. By RYAN
Ranking Youngstown cops favor buyout deal
In the early retirement deal, officers would get one year’s salary paid equally over five years.
South Range slugs Lisbon to advance
STRUTHERS — When South Range’s number nine hitter, Jack Dawson, walked to the plate in the bottom of
ODOT hears residents’ concerns about Route 224/I-680 project
The work is scheduled to begin in 2013 and will cost about $5.2 million. BOARDMAN — Pat
Mahoning library board feels money pinch
The library must cut $840,000 from this year’s budget. YOUNGSTOWN — To say Mahoning County’s
Phantoms pick up 15 players in two drafts
Brothers Brandon and George Saad have been invited to join the team. The 2009-10 version of the
Baseball roundup Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Yankees 1 TORONTO — Roy Halladay pitched a five-hitter to best
Warren cops kill 3 dogs that attacked 10-year-old
A police report said the boy’s injuries were severe but didn’t identify him. WARREN — The
Mock prom crash drives point home
A mock crash staged for New Castle High School students Tuesday provided an example of what can happen when teens drink and drive, and don’t wear a seat belt. Seniors at the school portrayed accident victims.
Warren ponders value of operating Packard Music Hall
The city spends about $300,000 a year to keep the Valley icon running. WARREN — The city’s
Cutting workers’ hours better than cutting jobs
Opinion: DUNSMUIR, Calif. — One of the more intriguing chapters in labor history involves a decision by the
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Connie’s J (Hernandez)8.004.002.80 O’Dapurrdeebabee
Penguins, Capitals decide series in Game 7 tonight
Expect a close game; five of the first six in this series have been decided by one goal.
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): There’s one last chance to rock
“America’s Next Top Model” (8 p.m., The CW): There’s one last chance to rock the runway on
Bruins beat ’Canes, 4-2, to force deciding game 7
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Mark Recchi and the Boston Bruins instead moved closer to giving the Carolina
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Hubbard Park and Recreation Board, 7 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.
Digital TV transition may get an early test
WASHINGTON — Government agencies and broadcasters are working on plans for an early test of the
Indy champ Mears is teaching
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When drivers look for help figuring out the treacherous track at the
In Germany, Demjanjuk listens as murder warrant is read
MUNICH (AP) — Sitting in a wheelchair and breathing through a nasal tube, retired autoworker John
Beekeepers to meet
Beekeepers to meet CORTLAND — The Trumbull County Beekeepers Association will meet at 4 p.m.
Visitation rules relaxed
Visitation rules relaxed AKRON — Akron Children’s Hospital has lifted its restricted visitation
5 men convicted of plot to topple Sears Tower
5 men convicted of plot to topple Sears Tower MIAMI — It took three trials, three juries and
Chaney defeats Warren Harding in Division I softball; Western Reserve advances in Div. IV
WARREN — Winning pitcher Raylin Fullerman (3-4) hit a RBI double and scored twice as Chaney High
‘Larry King Live’ to feature Caylee Anthony case
George and Cindy Anthony, formerly of Warren and Niles, will be guests on “Larry King Live” tonight
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2009. There are 232 days left in the year. On this date
Celts rally past Magic, capture 3-2 series lead
BOSTON (AP) — Ray Allen’s 3-pointer with 1:20 left gave Boston its first lead since the opening
Afghans welcome U.S. role in country
Opinion: KABUL, Afghanistan — It is cold and wet on the vast and desolate grounds of the Kabul Military
Will wind follow in ethanol’s misfires?
Opinion: Repeating past mistakes has long been a part of Washington’s energy policy, but Congress used to
Thome hits 2 bombs, does in Tribe again
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Thome hit a pair of two-run homers to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-4
NASA: Shuttle’s nicks don’t look serious
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Atlantis astronauts uncovered a 21-inch stretch of nicks on their
Sports schedules, today and Thursday
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “Indians Minor League Report.” Noon (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: White
Sports notices
baseball Jefferson Area Little League — has tournaments for 10U, 12U, 14U, and 16U teams in late
Three Colfor plants to cut 589 positions
SALEM — Three area manufacturing plants will have lost or will lose a total of 589 hourly and
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Timothy and Joan Reardon, Vienna, girl, May 5. Nicole Detec
Budding authors at Alpha School
Alpha School of Excellence seventh-graders Leela Pulliam, left, and Jaelyn Morrison participate in a
Crack down on vandals and parents who let ’em vandalize
Editorial: Crack down on vandals and parents who let ’em vandalize There is no better way to put a clamp on
20 dead as 11 suicide bombers strike
KABUL (AP) — Eleven Taliban suicide bombers struck government buildings Tuesday in a bold, daylong
Comparing patterns of the past and present
Editor’s Note: Cassandra Valentini is a student at Youngstown State University. She wrote the
Chrisette Michele tries to be less independent
NEW YORK — Chrisette Michele laughs as she turns to her hit-making collaborator and confidant, Ne-
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Guerriero, 21, of 1976 Overlook Ave., Youngstown,
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “As I have said many times before, very few of these problems can be solved by military means alone.
CCA going to court over online posting
YOUNGSTOWN — The Community Corrections Association’s director says someone libeled the agency and a
Sports digest
area Kucek will attend Southern Union St. CANFIELD — Canfield High School senior Jake Kucek will
Home prices
Valley remains an affordable market STAFF/WIRE REPORT A 24-percent drop in area home prices in
Two good developments
Two good developments Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: First, the Obama administration said it would
More to rhubarb than jam and pie
Are you in the mood for fresh rhubarb pie straight out of the oven? How about some rhubarb jam?
Governor pitches schools plan on YouTube
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has launched a series of weekly video addresses on YouTube
Emerson finds stardom in ‘Lost’ role
NEW YORK — Michael Emerson, who plays the ever-devious Ben on ABC’s “Lost,” is glad to be back on
Will Gitmo detainees be sent to Alexandria?
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials say a final decision has not been made about where to
Investors unable to extend two-month rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are finding it hard to extend Wall Street’s two-month rally. Stocks
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS multistate Mega Millions, 4-8-10-14-51 Mega Ball, 31 OHIO Tuesday night:
Kimmel, Eminem reach out to autoworkers
Kimmel, Eminem reach out to autoworkers DETROIT — Eminem says he and Jimmy Kimmel will fly about
Social Security, Medicare dwindle
WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security and Medicare are fading even faster under the weight of the
Experts: Economy close to stabilizing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite weak performances in three areas — trade, home sales and job openings —
Despite cheaper gas, many still stay home
When gas prices hit $4 a gallon last summer, Joyce and Ricky Eagle of Warrenton, Va., simply padded
NFL may add second overseas game; Packers won’t block Favre from Vikes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After seeing fans jam London’s Wembley Stadium to watch the NFL the past two
Cincinnati man to run for state auditor
COLUMBUS — A county commissioner from southwestern Ohio officially entered the 2010 race for state
Poland/Boardman bpolice blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND May 6 Criminal
Senate nears passage of legislation to help out credit-card holders
WASHINGTON — Consumers jolted by sharp, sudden interest rate increases on their credit cards would
Celebrate the season with the fresh flavors of the garden
Lemon Fresh Strawberry Tartlets By LEE SVITAK DEAN Time to dust off the good dishes to
Warren coke plant to be idled
WARREN — A Warren coke plant received a plant-closing notice Monday and will be placed on hot idle
Miss California gets to keep crown
NEW YORK (AP) — Miss California USA can retain her crown even though she failed to reveal she had
Accused soldier’s dad: Son was ‘broke’
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — The Army sergeant accused of killing five fellow soldiers in Iraq was
Family, friends say N.Y. crash seemed avoidable
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Jonathan Collopy was left with one question after watching investigators
Hate-crime acquittal becomes rallying cry
Teenagers, a small town and alcohol. Tension between whites and a growing Hispanic population.
Pakistan commandos dropped into Taliban stronghold
MARDAN, Pakistan (AP) — Helicopters dropped Pakistani commandos into a Taliban stronghold in the
On the courts Tuesday’s tennis events
Madrid Open MADRID — Venus Williams joined sister Serena on the sidelines after the third-ranked
Man pleads guilty in theft case
The defendant says the situation was just a misunderstanding. YOUNGSTOWN — A “joke” involving
Yanks looking at wind, tickets at new stadium
NEW YORK (AP) — While monitoring the wind and home runs, the New York Yankees are selling off their
Trustees authorize bids for repaving
Streets in Mineral Ridge and McKinley Heights have been targeted for repaving. MINERAL RIDGE —
Cheap spots
Cheap spots Home values The bottom 10 markets rated by median home sale price in the first
Senators mull tax hikes to pay for health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are considering limiting — but not eliminating — the tax-free status of
Simon’s painting pays tribute to fallen officers
BOARDMAN — Local artist Ray Simon has unveiled his latest painting to honor fallen law enforcement
Ferrari in budget battle with Formula 1
MILAN, Italy (AP) — The storied Ferrari team threatened to not race in Formula One next season
Chrysler to eliminate 800 dealers, lawyer says
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler LLC plans to fire up to 800 of its 3,200 dealers Thursday, a lawyer seeking
Filly Rachel Alexandra instills dread in her rivals
BALTIMORE (AP) — Larry Jones knows something about running a filly against the boys in a Triple
Clemens continues to deny drug use
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Clemens tried the silent treatment for more than a year and saw where that got
Dollar General coming to former Giant Eagle site
CORNERSBURG — The former Giant Eagle store here is about to be turned into a Dollar General store.
Boardman’s Salcedo wins three matches
CANTON — Boardman High’s Robert Salcedo won three matches on Tuesday during the Division I sectional
Youngstown police probe 2 burglaries on 2 streets
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said someone tore an alarm system from the wall of a house in the 2200 block of
Ohio Senate to review mandate for insurance to cover autism
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio House’s decision to require insurance companies to cover autism treatment
Trial’s penalty phase delayed for report
Jurors will mull life-in- prison options or death. YOUNGSTOWN — The penalty phase of the
Defendant details shooting that he said was self-defense
The defendant said his assailant was close to him. LISBON — Eric Dillard, charged with murder,
Former legislator challenges lobby law
CINCINNATI (AP) — A former Ohio legislator who wants to work as an unpaid lobbyist for an anti-tax
Duke beats Cards, 7-1; Bucs end 8-game slide
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zach Duke limited St. Louis to three singles over eight innings after giving up a
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 9, Chicago White Sox 4 NATIONAL LEAGUE Atlanta 8,
Writer is ready to talk about past sex abuse
Dear Annie: I just finished my college degree. Getting the career I’ve always wanted is a hop, skip
Cream soup mix recipe returns
Dear Heloise: I read your column every day and have gotten many good hints as well as favorite
‘Buy black’ plan becomes movement
ATLANTA (AP) — It’s been two months since 2-year-old Cori pulled the gold stud from her left
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