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John Umble eliminated in Scripps National Spelling Bee
WASHINGTON, D.C. — John Umble was eliminated from the Scripps National Spelling Bee, but he knows
Forum Health and AFSCME union reach tentative deal
Forum Health, which has been pushing its workers for concessions, has reached a tentative contract
Court order closes Go Go Cabaret
YOUNGSTOWN — The Go Go Cabaret could remain closed for up to one year.
Third graders take stock of Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Those city school third graders recently seen walking around city hall and the Mahoning
VIDEO: Court order and Canfield police board up El Patio motel
CANFIELD — City police cleared tenants this afternoon and shut down the El Patio motel per a court
Area students are National Merit scholars
YOUNGSTOWN — Five area high school students are among 2,800 students across the country awarded
UAW to vote on benefit reductions
Local General Motors workers are being asked to approve contract changes that would strip away cost-
Learn to protect yourself from ID theft at this event
YOUNGSTOWN —The Better Business Bureau will have “Secure Your ID” Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday
Shareholders reject deal; GM edges closer to bankruptcy
Shareholders reject deal; GM edges closer to bankruptcy
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY • Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve a
Lowellville super reunion
Lowellville super reunion LOWELLVILLE — Plans for the seventh Lowellville Super Reunion to be July
He’s been there since the team’s inception
Bill Johnson of Boardman has followed the Cavs since its inception in 1970, attending their first home game at the Cleveland Coliseum and taking his wife to a game on his wedding night.
U.S. can make inroads in Pakistan
Opinion: Finally, some good news from Pakistan! The United States has a dramatic opportunity to help roll
Is it time to end Cuba ban from regional assembly?
Opinion: Key U.S. senators and most Cuban exile leaders are up in arms over the Organization of American
Consumer sentiment gives stocks a big boost
NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers are getting more confident about the economy, and Wall Street is tagging
Meatloaf: An American classic
Use your hands to mix the meatloaf for the most effective and efficient method. Great meatloaf
Yo-Mah-O chapter member singled out for recognition
CANFIELD — Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals marked
Officer semiconscious
Firefighter semiconscious WARREN — Doug Hipple, the Warren police officer who rushed in to a
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Baltimore 4, Toronto 1 N.Y. Yankees 11, Texas 1 Boston 6,
Mrs. Strickland conducts forum
‘The goal is to improve relationships among educators,’ the first lady said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Village Inn gazebo chosen for Jones, Carr July wedding
PETERSBURG — Margaret Ellen Jones, 12253 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, and Curtis William Carr, of the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board work session, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., West
Lane restrictions
Lane restrictions BOARDMAN — The scheduled lane restrictions this week on U.S. Route 224 from
Canfield City
CANFIELD CITY May 16 Underage possession: Police arrested a 17-year-old Boardman male for
Man pleads innocent to domestic-violence charge
A woman was treated twice by ambulance workers for bites from the family dog. WARREN — A Freeman
CLASS B LINESCORES
CLASS B LINESCORES LATE MONDAY Astro Falcons 14, OTN Performance 4 OTN Performance002110—4117
Deal ends trial in death of baby
The man who had been charged with killing a toddler is on parole three days after a plea deal ended
2 shootings, 1 robbery in Warren
WARREN — Two shootings and an armed robbery were reported in the city over the holiday weekend. A
State OKs tax breaks for Barbasol to operate new plant in Ashland
COLUMBUS — State officials OK’d tax incentives for a popular shaving cream company’s potential
Homers lift Tribe past Rays
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carl Pavano won for the fifth time in six starts, Ryan Garko homered for the third
Schwarzenegger details $5.5B in state reductions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday proposed eliminating welfare for
Biden unveils program for ‘green jobs’ training
DENVER (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden and two Cabinet secretaries unveiled a national program
Boy to resume cancer therapy
NEW ULM, Minn. — At an emotionally charged court hearing Tuesday afternoon, a Minnesota judge
Valley jobless rates for April hold steady
Unemployment rates in the Mahoning Valley held steady in April, remaining double what they were a
Youngstown man accused of robbery
BOARDMAN — A Youngstown man is to return to court next week, accused in a robbery at a U.S. Route
Warehouse space almost done
The building’s two upper floors will be finished in August. YOUNGSTOWN — Work to the first
Department of Aging honors caregivers, senior citizens
Two Mahoning Valley residents were honored in Columbus on Tuesday. COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Ted
Defending champ ’Wings hoping to close out series
DETROIT (AP) — The Red Wings did just fine without Nicklas Lidstrom. Now they don’t want to push
AT ROLAND GARROS French Open
A look at the French Open on Tuesday: Weather: Rainy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon. High
GM Lordstown workers to get details of offer
DETROIT — General Motors Corp. will give the United Auto Workers union 17.5 percent of its common
french open roundup \ News and notes
Blake bows out early, again: There are plenty of theories about why U.S. men have so much trouble at
Gasol to Lakers: Give me the ball
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pau Gasol wants the ball inside against the Denver Nuggets. Only he’s not about
Helping during tough times
Opinion: Helping during tough times EDITOR: May has been Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that
THRILLER, KILLER
Cavaliers fall in overtime, 116-114 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Superman swooped in just in time.
AT ROLAND GARROS
AT ROLAND GARROS French Open A look at the French Open on Tuesday: Weather: Rainy in the
OSHA cites Wal-Mart in trampling death
MELVILLE, N.Y. — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for
Roadside blast kills 3 Americans in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — A roadside bomb blasted a U.S. convoy west of Baghdad, killing three Americans,
On the fairways \ This weekend’s events
PGA TOUR Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Man pleads guilty to reduced charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Joseph Melfi of Girard, has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge in an altercation with
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the often bumpy road to confirmation to the nation’s highest court,
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the often bumpy road to confirmation to the nation’s highest court, Sonia
Teen’s estate files lawsuit in his death
The suit accuses Children Services of inadequate screening and intervention. YOUNGSTOWN — The
NASCAR ‘stakeholders’ air feelings at meeting
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR chairman Brian France had two town hall meetings Tuesday with the
Death rate for cancer shows another decline for 2006
ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. cancer-death rate fell again in 2006, a new analysis shows, continuing a
Testimony begins in murder trial in New Castle
The police officer who first responded described the murder victim’s injuries. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
A no-excuses mandate
A no-excuses mandate Seattle Times: Fresh off a surprising and overwhelming victory in India’s
‘Wipeout’ is much harder than it looks, reporter discovers
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — A row of mechanized, doughnut-shaped hurdles took turns punching my jaw,
Rapper T.I. begins prison term
FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) — T.I. entered an Arkansas federal prison Tuesday to begin a-year-and-a-day
Manning’s passing thoughts on Colts’ staff
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — All Peyton Manning wants from the Indianapolis Colts is a game plan. It may take
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xJ 5 4 uA 9 2 vQ 8 7 wK Q J 10 WESTEAST x8 2xA
“Wipeout” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s funny when people go “splat.” At least
“Wipeout” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s funny when people go “splat.” At least that’s the idea behind the
S.C. judge OKs settlement over James Brown estate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After years of hearings in a protracted battle over how to parcel out James
States cut funds for anti-tobacco programs
BERLIN, Vt. (AP) — After 30 years smoking Marlboros, 53-year-old hospital maintenance man Dave Hanna
Today is Wednesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2009. There are 218 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2009. There are 218 days left in the year. On this date
Graduation policy will stand
The school board has declined to change its policy on graduation participation. YOUNGSTOWN —
U.S. illegal-drug market fuels Mexican cartels
NEW YORK (AP) — The Mexican drug cartels battling viciously to expand and survive have a powerful
Ed McMahon settles lawsuits over his fall
Ed McMahon settles lawsuits over his fall LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon has ended his civil case
Serena survives at French Open
She improved to 38-0 in the first round of Grand Slam tournaments. PARIS (AP) — Serena Williams
REGIONAL SOFTBALL \ Semifinal pairings
DIVISION I BOARDMAN (22-7) vs. MASSILLON JACKSON (23-3) When: Today, 5 p.m. Where: Lee
3 American soldiers, 3 civilians die in Afghan suicide bombing
KABUL (AP) — A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-rigged car into a military convoy Tuesday,
Reports: North Korea restarts nuclear power plant
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has restarted its weapons-grade nuclear power plant and fired
regional baseball \ Semifinal pairings
DIVISION II POLAND (17-7) vs. LOUISVILLE (20-6) When: Thursday, 5 p.m. Where: Hudson High
Penguins sweep into Stanley Cup
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sidney Crosby saved his most daring move for after the game: He spurned hockey
Playhouse to auction some props, equipment
Military uniforms are expected to generate interest from collectors. YOUNGSTOWN — Interested
Palmer pleads guilty in death
The coroner’s office first ruled the death a suicide but later called it homicide. WARREN —
Warren officials mull ways to reduce costs
The city’s finance committee discussed increasing the city’s vehicle registration tax by $5.
Experts: GM battle would be tough
GM faces big fights in the courtroom and marketplace if it files for bankruptcy. General
Nicole James, Maurice McCaskill to be married
Nicole M. James and Maurice T. McCaskill, both of 170 W. Dewey Ave., and their parents are
7 errors doom OTN Performance in Class B defeat to Astro Falcons
STRUTHERS — OTN Performance committed seven errors that led to 10 unearned runs as the Astro Falcons
NBA SCHEDULE
May 20: Orlando 107, Cleveland 106 Friday: Cleveland 96, Orlando 95; series tied 1-1. Sunday:
Demjanjuk hospitalized with case of gout
MUNICH (AP) — John Demjanjuk has been hospitalized after developing a case of gout, one of his
He’s not interested, now that she’s pregnant
Dear Annie: I am a confused and stressed-out 28-year-old pregnant woman. I have been with my
Cubs beat Pirates, snap 8-game slide
CHICAGO (AP) — Sean Marshall allowed four hits and singled in a run, Kosuke Fukudome homered and the
Bear spotted wandering in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Authorities were trying to capture what was described as a small black bear
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Births
St. Elizab eth’s Family Birthplace Jessica Dye and Jeff Reider, Warren, twin boys, May 24. Shawn
Hubbard man marks milestone
A favorite family story of 110-year-old Michael DeSantis is the time when he was shanghaied.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
mAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Todd M. Santore, 30, of 2155 Judge Fran Jamieson Way #304,
NHL SCHEDULE
NHL SCHEDULE Penguins vs. Hurricanes Monday, May 18 — Pittsburgh 3, Carolina 2. Thursday, May 21
Radio station reprimanded for Obama sketch
Radio station reprimanded for Obama sketch MONTREAL — A broadcast industry council slammed
pavlik
pavlik Pavlik re-signs with Top Rank Middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has re-signed with Top
NATION
NATION Facebook gets $200M from Russian investor NEW YORK — Facebook is getting a $200 million
Council urges residents to help improve quality of life
The minor issues lead to people moving out of the city, a councilman says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Recipe makes easy, quick ambrosia
Dear Heloise: Would you please print the recipe for Heloise’s Pistachio Ambrosia? I did cut it out,
mlb roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, Red Sox 2 MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau’s three-run homer capped a
Prediction: Recession to end this year
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 90 percent of economists predict the recession will end this year,
Empathetic activist or dispassionate interpreter?
Editorial: Empathetic activist or dispassionate interpreter? No doubt the phrase “judicial activist” will be
Home-price drops vary by locale
NEW YORK (AP) — National home prices are at levels not seen since the 2002 Winter Olympics, but a
Speller in good spirits
The Vindicator’s champion continues to use his free time to prepare for the live rounds.
Cuba must prove commitment to democracy
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Even before his inauguration, President Barack Obama promised to improve relations with
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “Many of us are heading into Tuesday filled with both hope and determination. ... And we need to be
Picnic with pizzazz
Pack a picnic and head outdoors; it’s the perfect warm weather way to dine — especially when these
Seniors know way to Massillon
“This team is amazing. We’ve been through so much — we started in December with conditioning and
Sliding Thunder hire new coach
Interim coach Brennen Booth will remain the defensive coordinator. BOARDMAN — With urgency in
Sports digest
baseball Howland Athletic Club — tournament will be July 3-5 with two divisions: 8-under and
Lanier sentenced, faces more charges
Lanier was already serving a 21-year prison term in an unrelated case. YOUNGSTOWN — Rose
Calif. court upholds ban on same-sex marriages
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An estimated 18,000 same-sex couples who wed in California last year have some
Historic nomination: Sotomayor as justice
Republicans said they want thorough hearings. WASHINGTON (AP) — Reaching for history, President
Obama, Cheney see terrorism differently
Opinion: Wouldn’t it be nice if things were simple instead of complicated; if hailing our Founding Fathers
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