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Burned Warren officer still not ‘out of woods’
WARREN — Doug Hipple, the Warren police officer who rushed in to a burning group home for mentally
Work to begin Monday on highways in Columbiana County
SALEM — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 11 will begin work Monday to resurface
Meeting scheduled in Liberty on proposed Trumbull plate tax
LIBERTY — The Liberty Township trustees, Trumbull County commissioners and the Trumbull County
Barbasol coming to Ohio
COLUMBUS — State officials OK’d tax incentives for a popular shaving cream company’s potential
A GM bankruptcy will lead to big disputes, analysts say
General Motors appears ready to resort to bankruptcy to save the company, but industry analysts say
GM would give UAW a chunk of common stock
DETROIT — General Motors Corp. will give the United Auto Workers union 17.5 percent of its common
Starting Wednesday: Lane restrictions on Route 11 and I-80
AUSTINTOWN — Lane restrictions on two major township traffic routes will go into effect Wednesday.
Lane restrictions on 224 in Boardman postponed to June 1
BOARDMAN — The scheduled lane restrictions this week on U.S. Route 224 from Applewood Boulevard to
Poland trustees to OK paving contract
POLAND — Township trustees will meet in special session at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to award contracts
Shoes plus socks equal robbery for Austintown man
BOARDMAN — An Austintown man is to return to court next week, accused in a robbery at a U.S. Route
NBA rescinds flagrant foul by Magic's Anthony Johnson
NBA rescinds flagrant foul by Magic's Anthony Johnson
Semple Building renovation progresses
YOUNGSTOWN — Work to the first floor and basement of the Semple Building should be done by next
Council members talk about quality of life issues
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s the little things that can go a long way in improving the quality of life in
55 years to life behind bars for Antwon Lanier
YOUNGSTOWN — Antwon Lanier has been sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for his role in the Aug.
Society Digest
Cruise In, appraisals MERCER, Pa. — McCandless Ford, 8416 Sharon-Mercer Road, will be the setting
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• East High January and June classes of 1949 will meet at 1 p.m. Friday at Johnny’s on Market
Nuggets even NBA Western finals against Lakers at 2-2
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets evened the Western Conference finals Monday night, beating the Los
Clearing hurdles
Warrior mentality keys Kring’s success The West Branch junior battles injuries as she goes for
Zunic is selected All-NCAC
The Hiram College shortstop from Canfield set a number of school records. HIRAM — Stephanie
Cavs look for a silver lining
Cleveland players trail in the series but say there’s hope to find. Orlando, Fla. — It may
Youth baseball
BASEBALL YOUNGSTOWN BABE RUTH (13-15s) Rondinelli Tuxedo 10, Roth Brothers 1 — Brad Smith, Brendan
James is excited for new team partner
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cavaliers’ new business partner is a huge multinational corporation with
Restaurateur hopes idea proves fruitful
YOUNGSTOWN — Organic coffee, beer from small Northeast Ohio brewers, poetry readings, discussion
City gets cheaper deal on summer repaving
Changes to the repaving contract reduced its cost, a city official says. YOUNGSTOWN — Less
Tea showcases children’s books
Students from C.H. Campbell Elementary read stories they had written to an audience of family and
Statue dedication
Statue dedication BOARDMAN — A blessing and dedication ceremony for the St. Elizabeth and the
Hundreds at Green honor red, white, blue
Canfield A speaker said it is important to tell the stories of veterans to young people.
Knights come to aid of Austintown man
NORA also will have a benefit for Ed Port , and donations can be made in his name at Chase Banks and
Ring For Service
Mineral Ridge High School senior to restore Rams’ Victory bell for Girl Scout’s Gold Award By
Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales trotting into Kent this week
KENT —The world-famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales will be in town Thursday. The draft horses are
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Elizabeth and Hector Bonilla, Youngstown, boy, May 25.
In a survey, 35 percent of customers said they were highly committed to their retail bank, compared
In a survey, 35 percent of customers said they were highly committed to their retail bank, compared
Some ‘Star Trek’ gadgets have become a reality
Warp factor 3, Mr. Sulu? No can do. Engage cloaking device? We’re working on it. Communicators?
Miss Marenkovic to be bride of Mr. Blasi III
The engagement of Meghan E. Marenkovic and Dominick M. Blasi III, both of 12288 Marlboro Court,
Wedding planned by Linnae Bohar and Kevin Fath
Linnae Bohar of Arlington, Va., a daughter of Joyce Latura of Tumacacori, Ariz., both formerly of
More air cargo gets security screening
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Thousands of boxes of Washington cherries will be loaded onto passenger planes
Milligan-Fuller engagement is being announced
YOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Katherine A. Milligan, 4335 Harlem Road, New Albany, and Benjamin E.
Amanda Dempsey and Chad Jones are to be married
Amanda Dempsey, 392 Fairground Blvd., Canfield, and Chad Jones, of the same address, are engaged and
T.I. packs Atlanta arena before heading to prison
T.I. packs Atlanta arena before heading to prison ATLANTA — Grammy-winning rapper T.I. told fans
$4B in stimulus funds to create ‘green jobs’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some $4 billion from President Barack Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus plan
June could be special
One of the best things about living midway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh is that sports fans have
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Jawaun Phifer, sentenced to 18 years in prison. State v.
Diploma isn’t a roadmap for life
Opinion: I’ve always wanted to give a graduation speech. Probably because I don’t remember a word of the
Battles over mascots not easily won
Opinion: Twenty nine years ago I wrote my first column about high school, college and professional sports
YSU needs business leader to serve on trustee board
Editorial: It doesn’t take much for perception to become reality in politics, as Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will
New ‘COLA’ war brewing in Congress
Opinion: There’s a cola war going on, but it has nothing to do with Coke vs. Pepsi. It began earlier this
Today's Scores
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) English League Soccer. Noon (SPD) Motorcycle racing. 6 p.m. (STO)
Ineffective war on drugs
Los Angeles Times: The Obama administration is saying all the right things about the jumble of
“Instead of unifying Americans behind a plan that keeps us safe and honors our values, the
Opinion: “Instead of unifying Americans behind a plan that keeps us safe and honors our values, the
What made the GOP great?
Opinion: There are optimists within the Republican Party. They look at the wreckage left behind after the
Unemployment presents teaching opportunities
NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Cramer was hoping the salary boost from his new job would make life a little
“Mental” (9 p.m., Fox): Chris Vance stars in the new drama, “Mental.” He
“Mental” (9 p.m., Fox): Chris Vance stars in the new drama, “Mental.” He plays a maverick
Layoff became a wake-up call
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Paul Wax looked at himself in the short cable TV news profile of his effort to
Today is Tuesday, May 26, the 146th day of 2009. There are 219 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, May 26, the 146th day of 2009. There are 219 days left in the year. On this date
Government workers may replace contractors
DAYTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s goal of converting more private contractors into civilian employees has
Indians rally from 10-0 deficit
Indians rally from 10-0 deficit Victor Martinez lined a two-run single with two outs to cap a
Taliban promises not to attack if residents return to Swat Valley
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban on Monday urged civilians to return to the Swat Valley’s main city,
’Canes counting on Staal for goals
Carolina’s leading scorer has been held to just one point in three games by Pittsburgh. RALEIGH,
Coldplay brings hot tunes, free CDs
Despite being the adored, much-analyzed and fantasized-about lead singer of one of the planet’s
Applause, applause
Opinion: Applause, applause EDITOR: If you missed “Music Man” at Powers Auditorium ... you really missed
WWE stages takedown of Nuggets owner in L.A.
Monday’s actual Game 4 in Denver was not completed for today’s edition. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vince
Reutimann wins first Cup race at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — David Reutimann stared at the gray sky and silently prayed for one more heavy
Marcel Marceau’s top hat hits Paris auction blocks
PARIS (AP) — Marcel Marceau’s battered top hat, embellished with a single red flower, goes up for
OSU baseball coach unhappy with NCAA
While his players celebrated making the NCAA tournament, Ohio State coach Bob Todd was off by
Shorter haircut gave Yanni a welcome rest
Oh, the hair (or lack thereof)! Not since Jon Bon Jovi and Chris Cornell cut their trademark locks
confiscated assets What happens to them
A look at local governments in Ohio and their use of items confiscated during criminal
Lawyers seek release of young Gitmo detainee
KABUL (AP) — U.S. military lawyers asked Afghanistan’s highest court Monday to demand the release of
Most retail clinics are in more-affluent areas, study finds
CHICAGO (AP) — Walk-in retail clinics in grocery and drugstore chains can help the uninsured find
Iranian president proposes debate with Obama at U.N.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Mahmoud Ahmadinejad proposed on Monday a face-to-face debate with President
China, Russia join Western powers in voicing strong opposition
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council swiftly condemned North Korea’s nuclear test Monday
More going into survivalist mode
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Six months ago, Jim Wiseman didn’t even have a spare nutrition bar in his kitchen
U.S. troops mark the day in Iraq and Afghanistan
BAGHDAD (AP) — American troops on Memorial Day honored their fallen on two battlefields, one war
Study: Nonvaccinated kids 23 times more likely to get whooping cough
CHICAGO (AP) — Children who don’t get the shots to prevent whooping cough are 23 times more likely
Maria Celeste talks about love, kids and her career
By LAURA WIDES-MUNOZ MIAMI — Telemundo host Maria Celeste Arraras sinks into a red armchair,
Wings can finish off series in 5
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings had 3-1 series leads twice in the playoffs last year and failed
Comeback for the ages; Tribe beats Rays 11-10
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trailing by 10 runs, Victor Martinez told his Cleveland Indians teammates they
Oak Lane from Atkinson Avenue to Parkvista Drive
Oak Lane from Atkinson Avenue to Parkvista Drive Fruit Street from Albert Street to Oak Street
Castroneves ready to put his IRS woes in rear-view mirror
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Success can soothe the pain. Helio Castroneves also knows that his anguish from
Archbishop blasts Irish orders over abuse
DUBLIN (AP) — Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin slammed Irish Catholic orders Monday for concealing
Seized items could be used
DAYTON (AP) — State legislators ought to make it easier for financially troubled counties to use
For the top spellers, dorky is the new cool
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — Lauren Kirk had a hamburger in hand, a new friend by her side. On Monday
Longtime residents of quiet neighborhood fear for their lives
TOLEDO (AP) — The walls in Ted Nitkiewicz’s living room hold a lifetime of memories. Framed bronze
Handlers undecided on filly
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — It’s still a waiting game for Rachel Alexandra and jockey Calvin Borel to see
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Government Center, 8299 Market St.,
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games INTERLEAGUE GAMES Colorado 3, Detroit 1 Philadelphia 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 11
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Monday 1st—Fist of the F (Parker)3.803.002.20 Beautiful Racket
Sanchez gets six hits in Bucs’ win
CHICAGO (AP) — Freddy Sanchez had Pittsburgh’s first six-hit game in 19 years, scored four runs, and
Class B league
Class B league monday’s linescores Rondinelli 6, Roth Brothers 0 Roth Brothers0000000—021
Sharapova wins in return
PARIS (AP) — Those unmistakable shrieks punctuating point after point on Court 1 at the French Open
Boy needing chemo returns with mother
Boy needing chemo returns with mother NEW ULM, Minn. — A 13-year-old cancer patient and his
College baseball regionals
College baseball regionals (Double Elimination - All Times Eastern) Austin Regional — UFCU
Neighbors hope to save troubled marriage
Dear Annie: I live in a close-knit neighborhood of eight young couples. Naturally, there is some
Action edges Sugar in eight innings
STRUTHERS — Matt Corner’s hard smash off the third baseman’s glove scored the game-winning run as
Parents announce Kohler-Divito wedding plans
BOARDMAN — The engagement and upcoming marriage of Kimberly L. Kohler and Timothy E. Divito is being
Reader with cedar wants to revive the scent
Dear Heloise: My cedar closet is more than 50 years old. There is not even a hint of the cedar scent
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