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Pulaski, Pa., man killed in Friday morning crash
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A man was killed and two others were injured in an accident in Wilmington Township
One man arrested, another hospitalized in drug raid
One man arrested, another hospitalized in drug raid
Former Trumbull deputies found guilty of stealing from their charity
WARREN — For years, Peter Pizzulo and Anthony Leshnack enforced the law as sergeants in the Trumbull
Valley spared from massive GM dealership closings
General Motors’ long-standing roots in the Mahoning Valley appear to have spared the region from the
Streetscape’s downtown cleanup will be May 30
YOUNGSTOWN — Streetscape’s annual downtown cleanup will be held from 8 a.m. to noon May 30.
Ohio’s interim development director from Cortland resigns
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s interim development director has stepped down suddenly after
Penn State expects 106,000 students to apply this year
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State University’s president says enrollment applications are
New restaurant opening downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Organic coffee, beer from small northeast Ohio brewers, poetry readings, discussion
Rapper T.I. going to Arkansas for prison term
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — T.I. will be coming to Arkansas by May 26 to serve a prison sentence on
City of Kent says KSU riot last month cost $26K
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Local officials have put a price on last month’s riot near Kent State University:
New Middletown police nab suspected burglar
NEW MIDDLETOWN— New Middletown police arrested a Springfield Township man after they received a
NFL recognizes ‘Ochocinco’ for Bengals’ wide receiver
CINCINNATI (AP) — Oh-oh, Ocho. The Bengals’ top receiver has yet another name. The National
‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign begins Monday in Mahoning County
BOARDMAN — Mahoning Safe Communities is joining state and local law enforcement agencies and highway
Former Oklahoma, NBA star Tisdale dead at 44
Former Oklahoma star and NBA player Wayman Tisdale has died at 44 after fighting cancer the past two years.
Dillard guilty on all charges in 2008 murder
LISBON — A jury in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court today found Eric Dillard, 31, guilty of all
Case presented to keep Go Go Cabaret closed
County prosecutors are putting forth their case to keep closed the Go-Go Cabaret. This morning,
April video game sales decline 17 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — Lacking the big hits that made the year-ago period a standout, U.S. video game sales
Horse show in Canfield on May 22-24 to benefit Second Harvest food bank
CANFIELD —The Inter-county Horsemen’s Association will have the second annual Red, White and Blue
Hagan blasts GM plan to import cars it made in China
COLUMBUS — A lawmaker from Youngstown plans to formally chastise General Motors for its reported
Ohio town raises $3K for homeless victim’s surgery
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio community has raised $3,000 to help pay for reconstructive facial
Deputy sheriff pleads guilty to lying in Ohio drug case
CLEVELAND (AP) — A deputy sheriff has pleaded guilty to a charge accusing him of lying at a drug
Electricity aggregation plan set for Trumbull Co. residents
WARREN — Residents of Trumbull County living outside of the cities and villages will get a letter in
YSU Commencement is Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — More than 1,000 students will receive their degrees from Youngstown State University in
Free clothing, food giveaways set Saturday in Austintown, Youngstown
West Austintown United Methodist Church, 6749 Mahoning Ave. at Turner Road, Austintown, will have a
Magnum roller coaster at Cedar Point celebrates its 20th birthday
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Cedar Point amusement park is opening its new season with a birthday
Consumer prices flat in April, matches estimates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices were unchanged in April as both food and energy costs declined to
GM dealers expect word on plans to cut 1,100 dealer shops
DETROIT (AP) — A day after Chrysler LLC told a quarter of its dealers that it won’t renew their
Rabies vaccinations available
The Mahoning County District Board of Health is offering rabies vaccinations for dogs, cars and
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • William Penn Association, Branch 28, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eat’n Park
Arum: PPV prompted decision on Pavlik bout
He said Top Rank did not get the medical info on Pavlik’s hand in time to finalize the June card.
Mooney rallies to oust Canfield
Meg Williams, Christina Hrehor and Katie Hughes delivered key hits.
Steel Valley sweep: Harding wins final titles
Raiders junior Deaver Williamson set league records in the 100 & 200.
Ex-aide for Dann will plead innocent Monday
Anthony Gutierrez faces 10 criminal charges at his arraignment next week. COLUMBUS — A
2 guys make airwaves rumble
The Mahoning Valley Thunder radio broadcast team of Christian Aleshire and Anthony Farris takes
Mahoning financial forecast: gloom, gloom and more gloom
Every major revenue stream is down this year, the county administrator says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Triathlon on Sunday poses big challenge
BOARDMAN — Athletes who enter Sunday’s Sprint Distance Triathlon at the D.D. & Velma Davis Family
Scholar in German at YSU gets prestigious Fulbright
She is believed to be the first YSU student to receive the award, a spokesman said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Lordstown gets its wish for basketball coach: It’s Kish
LORDSTOWN — Nathan Kish scored 1,318 points during his high school basketball career, but he’s also
Fake bills passed at various stores
More businesses in the area have seen counterfeit money passing through. BOARDMAN — Township
2 Valley dealers must close
Frederick Dodge on Market Street in Boardman is on the hit list of Chrysler dealerships set to close this summer.
Today in history
Today is Friday, May 15, the 135th day of 2009. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date in
British parliamentarians slop at trough
Opinion: LONDON — There are titled people in Britain and then there are people who consider themselves
Wading back in
Small investors cautiously return to market CHICAGO (AP) — Getting comfortable with the stock
‘Cryostasis’
‘Cryostasis’ (Aspyr) for PC Genre: First-person shooter Rating: T; Grade: C+ Trapped in a
Sexy mascot must stay covered up
READING, Ohio (AP) — A curvaceous, scantily clad mannequin can keep her spot outside a Cincinnati
Doornbos learns lessons the hard way at Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dutch driver Robert Doornbos brushed off the advice of two-time Indianapolis 500
Dayton on the lookout for eagles’ nest intruders
DAYTON (AP) — The bird-watchers themselves are being watched. Officials in this western Ohio city
Tonight on TV
“Ghost Whisperer” (8 p.m., CBS): On the season finale of “Ghost Whisperer,” a ghost pays an
Vietnam vet, 60, is oldest U.S. soldier to die in Iraq
Vietnam vet, 60, is oldest U.S. soldier to die in Iraq PHOENIX — A 60-year-old Vietnam War veteran
For nurses, the job is a work of heart
Nurses showed their compassion by raising money and collecting items for the Second Harvest Food
Investigation finds no wrongdoing at Oakhill
Oakhill metal furnishings removal is a dead issue, a former deputy sheriff says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Spat involves Turkish history
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state Elections Commission agreed Thursday to hear a case far outside the
CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS 2 Valley dealers to close in June
1Frederick Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Boardman and Preston Chrysler Plymouth Jeep in Warren are on an
Correction
UA police calls report for Boardman that appeared on Page A2 in Wednesday’s edition had the wrong
Silence deafening on Dann’s ‘anniversary’
Opinion: “No comment.” It’s a phrase reporters often hear. If someone doesn’t say those exact words, you
Boy accused of threats had ammo
NORWALK, Ohio (AP) — A 13-year-old Ohio runaway accused of making threats against teachers and
Storms kill 3 people in northern Missouri
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Violent storms tore through four Midwestern states, killing three people in
Motorcycle gang charged
DETROIT (AP) — An adviser to the mayor and two former police officers were among dozens of members
Mayfield drove one day after failed drug test
Source: Mayfield wasn’t on steroids It’s possible the driver tested positive for abuse of
Authorities probe fires at Northside hospital
Authorities probe fires at Northside hospital YOUNGSTOWN — Officials are trying to determine who
COMING SUNDAY
COMING SUNDAY At the request of Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer of
Nike Inc. to cut 1,750 jobs worldwide
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shoe and apparel company Nike Inc. said Thursday that it will cut about 1,750
NBA roundup \ Thursday’s game
Magic 83, Celtics 75 ORLANDO, Fla. — The pressure is back on the defending champions. Dwight
Ginger found to fight nausea from chemo
Ginger, long used as a folk remedy for soothing tummy aches, helped tame one of the most dreaded
Notable and quotable
Opinion: “I urge people of goodwill in both communities to repair the damage that has been done, and in
Baffert after 5th Preakness win
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert oozed confidence in Pioneerof the Nile leading to the Kentucky Derby.
AREA SPORTS IN BRIEF
YSU Krupko, Mellott MVFC award recipients ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Youngstown State football players Tom
McDonald’s hitters take over against JFK
MCDONALD — The Warren JFK baseball team started its Division IV sectional championship game against
swine flu | Developments
Key developments on swine flu outbreaks, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Officials: Obama to revive tribunals for a few
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will restart Bush-era military tribunals for a small number
Prep softball roundup \ Thursday’s other games
Tournament Division II Poland 11, Niles 0 POLAND – Erin Gabriel pitched a no-hitter with 11
WHO discusses swine-flu vaccine
GENEVA (AP) — As swine-flu cases topped 6,600 worldwide, vaccine makers and other experts met
Pelosi: CIA misled Congress on torture
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi charged Thursday that U.S. intelligence officials had misled
Fight film shooting in Pa. seeks extras
PITTSBURGH — Lionsgate Studio, which is shooting the film “Warrior” in Pittsburgh, is seeking many
Renault joins Ferrari in threat to pull out of F1
LONDON (AP) — Renault joined Ferrari in threatening to withdraw from next season’s Formula One world
Cimino is tops in OAC
Cameron Cimino of Boardman and Marietta College credits the experience he gained while playing
House approves $96.7 billion in war spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite Democrats’ rising anxiety about Afghanistan, the House on Thursday easily
Plan would require all to have health insurance
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are crafting a plan that would require all Americans to carry
Ford shareholders OK stock offering
“I like the fact that we’re the masters of our destiny, ... and we intend to keep it that way.”
Obama should tackle slavery that still exists
Opinion: ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Facing the old slave market from the sea, you can try to imagine what it was
Obama must chip away at looming monumental debt
Editorial: Obama must chip away at looming monumental debt Deficits do matter. We didn’t believe it in
‘Prison Break’ goes out with disappointing finale
It always seemed like the worst thing that could happen with a television series was for it to end
United sweeps ITCL track championships
HANOVERTON – United Local’s Emily Bokanovich isn’t the typical two-sport athlete. While it’s common
Specter raises hopes for deal on labor bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Arlen Specter said Thursday the “prospects are pretty good” for a compromise
Economy’s improvement is fitful, reports show
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bit of sour news Thursday — in the form of increased jobless claims and higher
Sibling rivalry
The blogosphere has not been kind to “S. Darko,” the sequel to the beloved, bewildering 2001
Scorsese will direct film on Sinatra’s life
Scorsese will direct film on Sinatra’s life LOS ANGELES — Martin Scorsese will tell Frank
Afghan security forces slow in forming
Opinion: WARDAK PRO-VINCE, Afghanistan — The six young men looked too scrawny to fulfill the high hopes
FTC files suits over robo-calls
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators filed suits Thursday against several companies they say are
Good news on trade
Good news on trade Kansas City Star: President Obama’s record on trade sometimes has been hard to
President prods Congress on credit-card reforms
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) — President Barack Obama urged Congress on Thursday to quickly send him
‘Slumdog’ star’s home torn down
MUMBAI, India (AP) — City workers bulldozed the home of a “Slumdog Millionaire” child star Thursday
Albums, touring keep classical artist Rieu busy
Andr Rieu may be considered one the most successful classical artists in the world, but when you
Trumbull sheriff gets funds for program
WARREN — The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department will be out on patrol to enforce seat-belt usage
Suspect in homicide deemed incompetent
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge R. Scott Krichbaum has found a suspect in a March 8 East Side homicide
Man gives $100M to Habitat for Humanity
ATLANTA (AP) — The housing market may be sputtering, but Habitat for Humanity International is
Pfizer offers free prescription drugs for unemployed
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Pfizer Inc. says it will provide 70 of its most widely prescribed prescription
LaBrae, Newton Falls win AAC Blue track titles
CHAMPION — LaBrae senior Anthony Walker won both hurdling events, the 100-meter dash and was a
One small tweet for man ...
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — On Twitter, messages of 140 characters may seem confining. Mike Massimino is
Martinez leads Indians past Rays
Martinez leads Indians past Rays Victor Martinez had four hits and drove in four runs, raising his
COVERED with CARE
Church’s blanket ministry comforts ‘people’s hearts’ By LINDA M. LINONIS CANFIELD — To
LOCAL DIGEST
local Case bound over for woman accused of assault WARREN — A 19-year-old city woman waived a
Under bankruptcy, GM would sell most assets
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. says it likely would sell most of its assets to a new company
Mission accomplished: Astronauts replace camera in space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of spacewalking astronauts overpowered a stubborn bolt and
Jury deliberations begin in Dillard murder trial
The defendant faces 15 years to life if he’s convicted. LISBON — A prosecutor gave a lesson in
Suspected bomb led to closing of streets
The metal cylindrical object turned out not to be a bomb. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A suspected bomb
Schools’ proposal to borrow $3M OK’d
State: Youngstown’s plan shouldn’t affect emergence from fiscal emergency By HAROLD GWIN
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William D. Rodgers, 24, of 831 Michigan Ave., #2, Youngstown,
Murderer gets 22 years to life in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who was convicted by a jury of murder and felonious assault with firearm
Jurors in murder trial to visit scenes
YOUNGSTOWN — The jury that has been selected for the capital murder trial of Antwon Lanier will
Indians’ offense comes alive
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Victor Martinez had four hits and drove in four runs, raising his
Reimold 1-for-5 in MLB debut
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kennedy Catholic High School graduate Nolan Reimold went 1-for-5 in his major-
Police seek 3 men in West Side carry-out robbery
A woman is accused of obstruction in the case. YOUNGSTOWN — City police continue looking for
New Pavlik book gets fighter’s OK
Over the past two years, Kelly Pavlik’s life has been chronicled so extensively that you wonder if
Rasmus’ homer helps Cardinals avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Karstens of the Pirates didn’t need to watch Colby Rasmus’ homer to know it
NHL roundup \ Thursday’s games
Red Wings 4, Ducks 3 DETROIT — Dan Cleary’s tiebreaking goal with 3 minutes left lifted the Red
Tech tips
web bookmark saver One of the challenges of working on two (or more) computers is keeping things
NATION DIGEST
NATION Technical problems disrupt Google services SAN FRANCISCO — An unknown number of people
Husband calls his mom to mediate fights
Dear Annie: I have been married for two years to a “mama’s boy” and I hate it. Every time we have an
Tips help during garage sale season
Dear Heloise: Your hint for using colored dots at garage sales is good. I have done this and have
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