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Man arrested for attacking officer
The man had to be restrained by an officer and a tow truck driver. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man
Main jailed on kidnapping and rape charges
The man is to have no contact with the female victim. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is being held in
Budget battle continues in Columbus as GOP makes cuts
COLUMBUS — The Republican-controlled Ohio Senate has sliced upward of $1 billion from the House-
Brunner says ‘nothing’ could get her out of the U.S. Senate race
YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says today she’s running next year for the
Parts of Lincoln Avenue will be closed for months
YOUNGSTOWN — Lincoln Avenue between Elm and Phelps streets will be closed for about two months,
UAW members approve GM concessions; stock drops below $1
UAW members approve General Motors concessions
Boardman firefighter honored for lifesaving rescue
BOARDMAN — Township trustees honored a firefighter who rescued a man from fast-moving water earlier
Poland gets ready to celebrate, June 26-27
POLAND — Come one day for the parade and fireworks and return the next for singing, art, poetry,
Springfield baseball game postponed
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Today’s Springfield High baseball game against Crestline has been postponed and
Race for special needs kids will be June 13
CAMPBELL — Soap Box Derby race for special needs children, the Tri-State Super Kids Classic, will
Proposed law would stiffen penalties for fleeing police
COLUMBUS — People who try to run from the police would face stiffer penalties, under legislation
Public meeting on zoning issue at noon today in Coitsville
COITSVILLE — Coitsville Township trustees will hold an open meeting with residents at noon today at
Swimming lessons scheduled
WARREN — The American Red Cross of Trumbull and Mercer counties will have Learn to Swim classes at
Gas station attendant shot to death in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A gas station worker is dead after a shooting here. Police say the
Free dance at Kuzman’s
Free dance at Kuzman’s GIRARD — Mad Hot Monday is coming to Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., from 6-9
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will have its annual
Weekend entertainment
Friday Dances Tommy Chris Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330)
Lord fulfills discus dream
REGIONAL COMPETITION The Hubbard senior was one of three area athletes to qualify for next week’s
Falcons’ roost is county’s boost
A nest of peregrine falcons on the courthouse will save Mahoning County the expense of pigeon removal.
Forum CEO: All 3 hospitals made money in April
Forum Health reiterated Thursday that its three hospitals made money in April and that it has no
The Thunder’s own ‘T.V.’ does what it takes to get time
YOUNGSTOWN — TaVoris Horton has been on a whirlwind lately. Two weeks ago, he played for the
$15 license-tax plan for Trumbull drivers comes with pledge
Trumbull is the only Northeast Ohio county without a permissive auto license tax. LIBERTY —
Boardman church cultivates help for community during tough times
A community block party is planned for Sunday at Good Hope Lutheran Church. BOARDMAN — Growing
Fans see the glass half full despite dismal days
The Irish will play West Salem Northwestern for a state berth on Saturday. By TOM WILLIAMS
Lordstown teachers OK 3-year pact that includes no pay-scale increases
The district plans to devise a system that will pay the teachers additional money based on
Cavaliers Live To Play Another Day
LeBron James scored 37 points and had a triple double in the Cavs’ 112-102 win By BRIAN WINDHORST
Party on the Plaza kicks off ’09 season downtown tonight
Organizers are trying to bounce back from an off year in 2008. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s one of the
Penguins say they’re ready for Red Wings
Pittsburgh and Detroit are meeting in the finals for the second consecutive year. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Amended contract, amended lives
Dave Green, president of United Auto Workers Local 1714 in Lordstown, speaks to reporters as union members vote on contract concessions at the Metroplex in Liberty.
Business briefs
NATION Auto-parts supplier files for bankruptcy NEW YORK — Visteon Corp., the top auto-parts
Julia’s earns honor
HUBBARD — Julia’s Bed & Breakfast once again was the only Mahoning Valley business to earn a Four
GM and bondholders reach tentative agreement
WASHINGTON — In a potential breakthrough that could allow General Motors to avert bankruptcy or
Chrysler assets sale expected today
NEW YORK (AP) — Chrysler Chief Executive Robert Nardelli said he expects the sale of the bulk of
Post-carbon era demands clean energy
Opinion: EDITORS NOTE: The writers are addressing the question, Should the U.S. increase its nuclear power
Stocks jump on relief about debt auction
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are finding fresh reasons to bet on an economic rebound. Stocks jumped
Coal, natural gas cheaper than nuclear
Opinion: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Policy analysts typically evaluate proposed new policies against the status quo.
OPEC oil cartel decides to keep production at current level
VIENNA (AP) — OPEC oil ministers on Thursday avoided the temptation to cut crude production and
Campbell streets affected
Campbell streets affected CAMPBELL — For fire and safety reasons, traffic patterns on streets
GOP lawmaker to run for state treasurer
COLUMBUS — A Republican state lawmaker from the Cleveland area has announced he will run for state
Time is running out
Editorial: Time is running out There are two deadlines approaching that won’t affect everyone, but people who
Portman questions value of endorsing
Senate hopeful says custom is ‘overrated’ in visit to Valley By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN —
Doing thyme in effort to save money
FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — The county sheriff already replaced pancakes and red meat with cereal and
Alleged violations may wipe out Memphis’ year
Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson defended the men’s basketball program Thursday, saying the
Man arraigned in May 19 shooting
The shooting sent one juvenile to the hospital. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man is being held in
Obama to create cyber czar for computer security
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is creating a cyber czar within the White House to
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jesse W. James, 30, of f13767 Mahoning Ave., North Jackson,
Junior Shuffle
Little E’s crew chief dismissed CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. stayed loyal to his
Roger Federer wins — barely — in 2nd round
PARIS (AP) — Close doesn’t count. Roger Federer knows that as well as anyone. Still, even Federer
Roadways to be renamed for Iraq KIAs
The highway interchanges are near the slain soldiers’ hometowns. WARREN — State Rep. Tom Letson
Ohio treasurer to be speaker at agency meeting
YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin Boyce, Ohio treasurer, will be the keynote speaker at the Associated Neighborhood
Search of house finds 10 animals living in squalor
Animals from the house have been moved to Animal Charity. YOUNGSTOWN — A 53-year-old East
MTV Movie Awards honors funnyman
Ben Stiller will receive the ‘MTV Generation Award.’ The 2009 MTV Movie Awards pays tribute
Signing off on AOL
Time Warner to spin off Internet company AOL once defined the Web for millions of people. NEW
THURSDAY drawings
THURSDAY drawings OHIO Thursday night: Pick 3, 0-1-1 Pick 4, 6-7-8-3 Rolling Cash 5, 4-6
Susan Boyle loses cool
Susan Boyle loses cool LONDON — A spokeswoman for Susan Boyle says the Britain’s Got Talent
Swift takes stardom in stride
NEW YORK — Now that Taylor Swift has entered the realm of superstardom, life is changing around her.
active volcano
active volcano Nintendo’s “Wii Fit” exercise program has topped the video-game sales charts since
Resolution supports Frederick Dodge
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution in support of
Body of Pa. woman, 21, exhumed for autopsy
CORRY, Pa. (AP) — The Erie County coroner’s office has exhumed the body of a 21-year-old
Coach won’t rein in Nuggets for Game 6
DENVER (AP) — To make the NBA Finals for the first time — and bring their tattoos, athleticism and
34 killed in U.S. attack in eastern Afghanistan
President Obama has said eliminating militant havens as a priority in defeating al-Qaida. KABUL
“Nature’s Most Amazing Events” (8 p.m., Discovery Channel): “Nature’s
“Nature’s Most Amazing Events” (8 p.m., Discovery Channel): “Nature’s Most Amazing Events” is a
Spock and Barack
Spock and Barack Chicago Tribune: After an interview in which President Barack Obama confronted
Pakistani Taliban vow wider attacks
At least 41 have been killed in extremist attacks since Wednesday. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Islamic
Obama picks wise person for the court
Opinion: BOSTON — So we face the riddle of the wise old man, the wise old woman, and the wise old person.
Born in Valley, actress known for ‘Cat People’
Jane Randolph, a willowy beauty who was memorably terrorized by shadow and sound in one of the great
‘Dark Knight’ upped ante for ‘Spider-Man’
CANNES, France — Like other superhero fans, Sam Raimi agrees that “The Dark Knight” raised the bar
Pennsylvania lost $133M in British firm’s collapse
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped government has taken another hit with the Treasury
‘infamous’ for Playstation 3: Grade A
‘infamous’ (Sony) for PlayStation 3 $59.99; Grade: A It’s fitting that “inFamous” is being
New Castle police probe slaying
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police were investigating a homicide reported about 9:20 p.m. Thursday at a
Logano shows promise in first full Cup season
Joey Logano still has plenty of years to develop into NASCAR’s next big thing. For now, the Cup
Foreclosures hit those with good credit
NEW YORK (AP) — The mortgage crisis is spreading and hitting new heights: Borrowers with good credit
Hefty QB is a load — and a ringbearer
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The quarterback of the visiting Kentucky Horsemen for Saturday’s af2 game at the
Ohio Senate to release budget plan today
COLUMBUS (AP) — An overhaul of Gov. Ted Strickland’s school-funding proposal and roughly $1 billion
Ohio House bill targets street racers
COLUMBUS — Individuals caught street racing would face higher fines, lose their driver’s licenses
UAW: Subcompact cars to be built in the U.S.
DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger says General Motors Corp. has agreed
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “The northward invasion scheme by the U.S. and the South Korean puppet regime has exceeded the
Youngstown native David Perno leads Georgia baseball program
ATHENS, Ga. — Which Georgia team will show up for the NCAA baseball tournament? The Bulldogs (37-
Hope honored on new postage stamp
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bob Hope is making one more appearance with the troops. The comedian famed for
ONE TO GROW ON
Canfield students plant tree for future By JON MOFFETT Principal Kent Polen did his best to
Today in history
Today is Friday, May 29, the 149th day of 2009. There are 216 days left in the year. On this date in
Korea tensions heighten But conflict has not reached crisis level, U.S. official says
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and South Korea put their military forces on high alert after
Police think dispatcher killed daughter, self
WINDHAM (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say they suspect the deaths of a fire department dispatcher and
YSU graduate answers call to Teach for America
The Berlin Center resident is headed to Milwaukee to teach at an inner-city school. YOUNGSTOWN —
Tribe completes sweep of Rays
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays limped out of town, hoping a homestand will help the them get
Springfield Twp. levy
Springfield Twp. levy NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township voters could see a 2-mill continuous
PCOS and mom weigh her down
Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-old female college student. I gained a lot of weight
Use grout cleaning method carefully
heloise Dear Heloise: What should I use to clean dirty tile grout? I would like to not have to do
Kansas girl, 13, wins nation’s spelling bee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cool and collected, Kavya Shivashankar wrote out every word on her palm and always
It’s wrong to veil judicial selection in secrecy
Opinion: Does the right of people to know who’s applied to be a federal judge, a lifetime job that pays
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Roxanne Marstellar and Andrew Williams Jr., Mineral Ridge, boy,
SPENDING PROPOSAL \Ohio Senate version
Whether to erase some of the fees proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland. Scrapping Strickland’s proposed
Fans see the glass half full despite dismal days
Disappointing, discouraging, disheartening, frustrating. Four words to describe the Mahoning
Girard, Liberty, Hubbard police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May 24 Burglary:
U.S. should think hard about influx of Latinos
Opinion: PALO ALTO, Calif. — President Obama has encouraged Americans to start laying a new foundation for
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