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Commissioners support Frederick Dodge’s bid to remain a Chrysler dealership
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution in support of
Lordstown workers overwhelmingly OK contract changes
LIBERTY — With either a sigh of relief or a shrug of resignation, Lordstown workers supported
McMenamy’s owner faces noise charge
NILES—The owner of McMenamy’s Restaurant and Banquet Center faces a hearing in Municipal Court
Brief power outage hits part of downtown, South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — About 3,700 Ohio Edison customers on the city’s South Side and downtown were without
Josh Mandel will seek state treasurer’s post
COLUMBUS — A Republican state lawmaker from the Cleveland area has announced he will run for state
Free help for researching family history
xxxx YOUNGSTOWN — Donna DeBlasio, director of Youngstown State University’s Center for Applied
Portman says he hasn’t sought Bush’s endorsement
YOUNGSTOWN — While Rob Portman, the leading Republican candidate for the 2010 U.S. Senate race,
Forum Health says its hospitals made money in April
Forum Health reiterated Thursday that its three hospitals made money in April and that it has no
Officers find filthy conditions inside East Philadelphia Avenue house
Officers went to 253 E. Philadelphia Wednesday with a search warrant for the house after the
UAW Local 1112 leader confident of new labor deal
LIBERTY — A union leader was confident this afternoon that union members at General Motors’
Tougher law against street racing introduced
COLUMBUS — Individuals caught street racing would face higher fines, lose their driver’s licenses
State treasurer to speak at McGuffey Center
YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin Boyce, Ohio treasurer, will be the keynote speaker at the Associated Neighborhood
Man held in shooting of juvenile
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is being held in the Mahoning County jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond in
Police look for hit-skip driver
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still looking for the driver of a gray Oldsmobile 88 that struck two women
Springfield Township officials want police levy
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township voters could see a 2-mill continuous replacement police levy
YSU grad in training for Teach for America
YOUNGSTOWN — Emery Boyle-Scott never intended to be a teacher. With dual majors in political
Warren OKs increase in vehicle license tax
WARREN — City council has approved an increase in the city’s vehicle license tax from $10 to $15 per
UPDATE: GM bondholder commitee agrees to sweetened deal
Stocks rise on reports of GM bondholder agreement
AP Source: GM to announce 14 plant closures Monday
AP Source: GM to announce 14 plant closures Monday
Santa to visit Austintown Relay for Life
AUSTINTOWN — Santa Claus is coming to town to help celebrate the fight against cancer. Santa will
Benefit auction scheduled
Benefit auction scheduled WASHINGTONVILLE — A benefit auction is planned for Lora Kyser, formerly
Pagani-Bonacci wedding to be in late September
YOUNGSTOWN — Shawna Pagani and Christopher Bonacci, both of 405 N. Bon Air Ave., are announcing
Beatty-Duesing wedding to be in late summer
BOARDMAN — Therese and George Beatty, 4117 Arden Blvd., are announcing the engagement of their
Beach in Hawaii chosen for Kiraly, Taylor wedding
CANFIELD — David and Linda Kiraly, 10 Timber Run Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Shannon Moore and Justin Hodge are engaged
GIRARD — Announcing the engagement of Shannon Moore and Justin Hodge, both of 36 1‚Ñ2 Church Hill
Somich-Sanner engagement is being announced
POLAND — The engagement of Susan Somich and Kenneth Sanner, both of Boardman, is being announced by
Spartans oust Fed rival
REGIONAL COMPETITION Brooke Meenachan’s triple triggers victory in semifinal By TOM WILLIAMS
Police continue probe into disappearance of city teen
The missing teen is feared dead, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Police have not ruled out the
Corey Linsley comes through in finals to win Div. I discus
He was one of four area athletes to earn state meet berths on Wednesday. By ERIC HAMILTON
Could MacKeown be miracle man?
The Thunder’s new head coach is intent on sufficient preparation and detail. By JOHN BASSETTI
6 eligible for test to become Warren police chief
The city could become one of 250 to 300 police departments across the U.S. with a female police
Columbiana Co. official considers 3rd tax billing
The county treasurer said the county’s finances are in good shape. LISBON — Columbiana County
Pavlik ranks loyalty first in new deal
The middleweight champion agreed to a multiyear deal with Bob Arum’s Top Rank Boxing company.
McDonald’s Mosley, Maplewood’s Moxley win Div. 3 titles
NAVARRE — McDonald junior Joh’Vonnie Mosley left last year’s Division III regional track and field
Three area boys entered at state tennis
BOARDMAN — Tennis players and friends Robert Salcedo of Boardman High and Ben Brocker of Poland both
Canfield cops shutter El Patio Motel
The motel has been linked to reports of vandalism, assaults and prostitution. CANFIELD —
Entertainment Digest
Kent-Trumbull theater to hold acting classes CHAMPION — Kent State-Trumbull theater and Summer
Editor’s note
Editor’s note Wednesday’s game between the Indians and Tampa Bay Rays was not completed in time
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best of 7) Saturday, April 18
• Announced by Travis and Sheree (Ragan) Green of Irvine, Calif., is the birth of a son,
• Announced by Travis and Sheree (Ragan) Green of Irvine, Calif., is the birth of a son, Brodan Lee
Union, Forum Health reach tentative deal
It represents 1,285 workers at Trumbull Memorial and Hillside hospitals. Forum Health, which
Doris Roberts to speak at Town Hall
WARREN — Doris Roberts, the actress best-known for playing the meddlesome mother in the long-running
5 from region get National Merit Scholarships
YOUNGSTOWN — Five area high school students are among 2,800 students across the country awarded
Business digest
REGION Plumbers union likely to go on strike YOUNGSTOWN — The Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No.
Shades of Idora Park
Opinion: Shades of Idora Park EDITOR: Hats off to the South Range High School jazz band. The program
Poland panel sets vote on apartments zoning
The commission will make a recommendation to council, which will make the decision. POLAND —
Cubs win despite Zambrano’s ejection
CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Zambrano’s tantrum kept escalating. The emotional ace of the Chicago Cubs went
Insurer: U.S. could save $500B in Medicare costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — A major health insurer says the government can save more than $500 billion in
2 cousins, friend killed in shootings in Canton
CANTON (AP) — Two cousins and a companion were killed early Wednesday when gunfire erupted outside a
GOP: No filibuster likely, but Sotomayor battle still looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans see little chance of blocking Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court
Who will drive GM?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government Motors. A new name for Detroit’s weakened auto giant GM is making the
Poison ivy on warts? It’s not recommended
Q. I have recurring warts on one hand. My doctor has frozen them off and burned them off, and they
Championships to be decided at K.O. Drugs event
YOUNGSTOWN — The 21st K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament concludes Friday with 28 championship
Ex-nurse’s aide avoids prison with plea deal
YOUNGSTOWN — A 24-year-old fired nurse’s aide, who was initially charged with patient abuse, has
Lakers win 103-94, take 3-2 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Lamar Odom had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Pau
Reimold homer gives O’s a win
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays did just about everything necessary to end their miserable
Detroit wins in overtime
DETROIT (AP) — Darren Helm scored 3:58 into overtime to give the defending champion Detroit Red
Can GM survive bankruptcy? Analysts disagree.
In 1979, 618,000 worked for GM; today 88,000 do. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors, the company that
Cavs must win tonight to extend their season
ORLANDO — None of the Cavs imagined this as possible a month ago when the playoffs began: Four
Sharapova wins, but Safin loses in Paris
PARIS (AP) — On a day of adieus at the French Open, Maria Sharapova managed to stick around.
‘Idol’ winner Clarkson is a Susan Boyle fan
‘Idol’ winner Clarkson is a Susan Boyle fan HONG KONG — From one talent show contestant to
Ohio’s senators ready for high court pick
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ohio’s two U.S. senators are eager to hear from President Barack Obama’s Supreme
Shooter sued by soldier’s mother
YOUNGS- TOWN — An Austintown man who is serving a six-year prison term for the fatal shooting of a
Study: Heat helps throat condition
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zapping away abnormal, precancerous cells in the throat may lower the risk of
A struggle to find marrow donors
HAYWARD, Calif. (AP) — If Nick Glasgow were white, he would have a nearly 90 percent chance of
Clinton: Israel must halt West Bank settlements
Clinton: Israel must halt West Bank settlements WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Liberty police showcase facilities for Senior Watch
Participants also learned more about changes and additions to the police department. LIBERTY —
Today in history
Today is Thursday, May 28, the 148th day of 2009. There are 217 days left in the year. On this date
Director focuses on an old grump
Even as Pixar films continue to garner critical praise, Oscar nominations and box-office success,
Director Sam Raimi returns to his first love
“Sam Raimi works exclusively in the horror genre,” Richard Skorman wrote in an appreciation of “Evil
JUST LIKE THE MOVIE Blockbuster video games
The video-game store looks more like a multiplex during the summer months, with just about every
Suicide squad kills at least 30 in Pakistan
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A suicide squad using guns, grenades and a van packed with explosives
A handle on derivatives
Washington Post: Financial regulation is back in vogue. The administration has issued
Bluesman Bernard Allison puts his spin on dad’s song
“My whole goal is to reach the younger audience and possibly capture some of those who really have
Recession uproots, takes toll on kids
Like the Great Depression, this economic downturn is wrenching lives out of shape. But unlike 90
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Actors needed for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon, Pa., area.
With an earlier time slot, O’Brien must alter humor
The first episode of “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” in 1993 opened with a skit where the relatively
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
The Takeover UK writes songs one single at a time
According to a press release from The Takeover UK, the band is “chasing the perfect pop single.”
Leno: the Dangerfield of late-night television?
He doesn’t get the same respect as Johnny Carson or even David Letterman. You may have heard
First In Space adjusts its rock ’n’ roll direction
In the music world, addition by subtraction is the great paradox that often results in the opening
‘Idol’ star Lambert mulls stint as Queen frontman
NEW YORK (AP) — Will he, will he rock you? Adam Lambert won’t rule out a stint as the new frontman
Eminem’s ‘Relapse’ shatters first-week sales mark for ’09
NEW YORK (AP) — Eminem’s new album, “Relapse,” has sold more copies in its first week of release
Bud Clydesdales in Kent tonight, barring rain
j The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will parade through downtown Kent around 5 tonight. Unless
Sports on TV
TODAY Noon (ESPN2) Tennis: French Open. Noon (STO) Baseball: Rays at Indians. 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Hearing to decide which way Chrysler turns
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler tried to fend off hundreds of objections Wednesday to its plan to sell most
North Korean leader playing a dangerous game — again
Editorial: While world leaders work on a response to North Korea’s latest outrage — Monday’s underground
Sotomayor a reflection of identity politics
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Responding to early 19th-century rumors that they drank excessively, the Supreme Court
Obama shows ‘empathy’ by selecting Sotomayor
Opinion: It is one of the signs of our times that so many in the media are focusing on the life story of
April existing-home sales inch upward as prices fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buyers who were brave enough to dive into the market for a bargain-priced house
The magic can’t be held down in Pixar’s ‘Up’
The movie is being show in 3-D where available. “Up” is the movie in which Pixar makes it look
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games American League Cleveland 5, Tampa Bay 1 Baltimore 7, Toronto 2 Texas 7,
‘Slumdog’ star’s dad storms out of meeting
MUMBAI, India (AP) — The makers of “Slumdog Millionaire” met the film’s two impoverished child stars
Budget woes may crunch aid for drugs
At least five states are considering cutting funds to help seniors and disabled people buy drugs.
T-bill prices drop, push stocks down
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market put its rally back on hold as investors grew worried about rising
YouTube videos spark Cleveland promotion
YouTube videos spark Cleveland promotion CLEVELAND (AP) — Come to Cleveland, where the economy is
WEDNESDAY drawings
WEDNESDAY drawings OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 8-0-3 Pick 4, 2-8-5-8 Rolling Cash 5, 4-9
'Drag me to hell' - B
‘DRAG ME TO HELL’ Grade: B Director: Sam Raimi Running time: 1 hour 39 minutes Rating: PG-13
Poland, Boardman police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND May 19 Weapon:
Jack’s feelings for her sabotage friendship
Dear Annie: I have two friends I will call “Tom” and “Jack.” All three of us have been friends since
Local CD rates
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
Sports digest
LOCAL Warren JFK softball team advances KENT — Rachel Pico struck out 12 and walked none to lead
Right-to-vote statute could be overturned
Opinion: Judging from their questions during recent oral arguments, the five conservative justices on the
Women have a long way to go globally
Opinion: It’s an unfortunate axiom of modern life that women’s rights are seriously curtailed in much of the
Reader’s hard-water hint saves the vase
Dear Heloise: My hubby gave me a beautiful, signed, bowl-shaped vase. To save it from damage by our
Rock Off winners Eclyptic return
Well Youngstown, you get only one shot at first impressions. However, it’s the second impression
‘Drag Me to Hell’ is old-school horror
Sam Raimi leaves Spider-Man-liness behind and digs up his horror roots in “Drag Me to Hell,” a
Obama upbeat about stimulus
WASHINGTON — “Only a small part” of the nation’s $787 billion economic stimulus had been spent
Thistledown Results
THISTLEDOWN WEDNESDAY RESULTS 1st —Nakagawa Christian P. 3.20 2.20 2.10 Karen Ad Vance
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 15 N.Y. Rangers
“Kick Like A Girl”
“Kick Like A Girl” (6 p.m., HBO): In this documentary, an undefeated girls soccer team takes on
Bee speller from Valley eliminated
The Vindicator’s entrant narrowly missed the National Spelling Bee semifinals. WASHINGTON,
GETTING to know YOUNGSTOWN
Field trips take third-graders on a hometown tour By HAROLD GWIN YOUNGSTOWN — Those city
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Metalourd seeks to meld both old and new sounds
Metalourd has lorded over the region’s metal scene for 25 years. So long, in fact, that a couple
Shuffle nets $4,600
Shuffle nets $4,600 YOUNGSTOWN — The South Avenue Shuffle organization raised about $4,600 during
N. Korea threatens strikes on U.S. ships
Secretary of State Clinton denounced the nation as ‘provocative and belligerent.’ SEOUL, South
8 students get DeBartolo foundation scholarships
BOARDMAN — Eight area high school seniors have been awarded $6,000 scholarships from the Edward J.
Ruling: Go Go a no go for now
With plan, club can apply to reopen after 90 days By ELISE FRANCO YOUNGSTOWN — The Go Go
Mahoning County court listings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin R. Stine, 49, of 24 Goodwin St., South Berwick, Maine,
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