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Mahoning commissioners hear about mental health issues
Mahoning commissioners hear about mental health issues
Indians beat A’s in 12, have best record in team history
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jack Hannahan and Lou Marson had RBI singles in the 12th inning, lifting the
Judge to decide if ID of suspected killer will stand
Judge to decide if ID of suspected killer will stand
Betras wants to debate merits of SB5
Mahoning County Republican Party Chairman Mark Munroe is declining a request from his Democratic
City to buy cameras to nab illegal dumpers
Tired of the dozens of illegal dumping sites in Youngstown, city council members say they plan to
Lawsuits challenge new wolf rules in N. Rockies
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Four environmental groups are going to court to put gray wolves back on the
Democrat’s pro-gay speech racks up YouTube views
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota lawmaker’s speech against banning gay marriage in the state’s
NYC firefighter tells of fatal fire at ground zero
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City firefighter has given a wrenching account of trying to save two
Obama: There will still be threats out there
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling New York police officers “’there are still going
Wife: Bush skips 9/11 NY event to keep low profile
DALLAS (AP) — Former first lady Laura Bush says her husband’s decision not to appear at ground zero
Calif. board hears arguments in Octomom doc case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Medical Board of California has heard final arguments about whether “Octomom”
Ohio student drowns, 2 swept to sea in Costa Rica
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school says a student died in the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica and two
Wal-Mart remains atop Fortune 500 list
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. remains atop the Fortune 500 list even as it struggled to keep
Mass. town official pulls fake gun at meeting
YARMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts town official is drawing criticism for pulling a fake handgun
YSU opener against Michigan State moved to Friday
YSU opener against Michigan State moved to Friday.
1st American in space honored on 50th anniversary
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — More than 600 people marked the exact moment when the first American
Defense wants leniency in 9 Ohio arson deaths
CLEVELAND (AP) — The defense wants a lenient sentence for a man convicted in the arson deaths of
Oil price tumbles as unemployment claims rise
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil is tumbling more than 3 percent after the government reported a jump in
Auditions and interviews Saturday for new Youngstown school programs
youngstown Saturday is a big day for Youngstown City Schools students who applied for the
Former GM exec appointed to head Detroit schools
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan’s governor has appointed a former General Motors Corp. executive as the new
Man thinks cops want him, jumps into Hudson River
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in New York say a 21-year-old man who jumped into the Hudson
Top 20 baby names for 2010
By The Associated Press The most popular baby names for girls in 2010 1.Isabella 2.Sophia
Stocks open lower after unemployment claims jump
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling at the opening of trading after the government reported an
U.S. trying to support Gadhafi’s opponents
ROME (AP) - The United States is trying to free up some of the more than $30 billion it has frozen
Analysis: US-Pakistan relations in trouble
WASHINGTON (AP) - Osama bin Laden’s death has Congress pointing fingers at Pakistan and many in the
Obama to honor 9/11 victims after bin Laden death
WASHINGTON (AP) - From the heart of the shocking terror strike on America, President Barack Obama
Pittsburgh firefighters burned battling house fire
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Four Pittsburgh firefighters have been burned but are expected to be released
School districts weigh 4-day weeks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two Pennsylvania school districts are considering switching to a four-day week
Texas firm has plans for first Erie-area wind farm
NORTH EAST, Pa. (AP) — A Texas company wants to build the first wind farm near Erie in northwestern
Canfield Rotary clothing, household drive
The Canfield Rotary is conducting a clothing and household items collection drive from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Canfield Village Middle School parking lot, 42 Wadsworth St.
Meshel donates jazz sculptures
Harry Meshel, a Youngs-town State University trustee and a jazz fan, is donating a sculptures of three legendary musicians to YSU’s Jazz Studies program in the Dana School of Music.
India allows girls to die
The room is large and airy, the stone floors clean and cool — a welcome respite from the afternoon sun. Until your eyes take in the horror that it holds. Ten severely malnourished children — nine of them girls.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Leslie Whetstine and William Mausteller of Canfield are announcing the birth of a daughter on April
HELOISE: Samples add nice scent to old books
Dear Heloise: I use the perfume samples in magazines for bookmarks. I cut down the length of the
2 trash/treasure sales Saturday
Two local nonprofit organizations will have trash-and-treasure sales Saturday.
Animal Care Hospital will host clinic day
Animal Care Hospital will host clinic day HUBBARD The third annual Charity Clinic Day has been
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Getting informed about herpes
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Would you please give your readers some
Humane Society of Columbiana County schedules boccie tournament at the lake
The Humane Society of Columbiana County Roll for the Roses Benefit Boccie Tournament has been scheduled for Saturday at Guilford Lake Grille.
Mill Creek Peace Pole to join others in 180 countries
The message, “if you want peace, work for justice,” continues to inspire members of Seniors for Peace.
Men's Rally to include walk from Hermitage to Youngstown
A group of men from Grace Chapel Community Church are really taking steps to show their commitment to the theme of the Men’s Rally in the Valley, “Let’s Meet at the Cross.”
Receiver Cecil Shorts prepared for his chance with Jags
Just before 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Cecil Shorts was in his parents’ house in Cleveland, playing with his iPhone, when he saw a random number pop up on his screen.
Foster named boys hoops coach
New Champion High boys basketball coach Doug Foster spent 16 years coaching as an assistant under Don Andres,
Franklin’s win in Warren called ‘historic’
Over several decades, four black men have run for Warren mayor.
Chamber seeks $385,000 in cuts; fed, foundation losses lead to layoffs
Facing a $385,000 revenue shortfall, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will eliminate funding for three staffers in the coming months.
YSU loses in 13 innings to Ohio
Youngstown State committed three errors and the last one did in the Penguins.
Dialed In is early favorite for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby
Nobody wanted to be No. 1. No. 20 wasn’t too popular, either.
Hubbard car-honking problems addressed by court
The techniques Garrick Krlich of Hubbard uses to document the car-honking problems at his house in recent years were on display Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
Mosley knows his role against Pacquiao
Shane Mosley knew what was coming from the minute he signed to fight Manny Pacquiao. He’s been in enough big fights to understand his role in this one.
Y-103 DJ pleads guilty in porn case
Staff report Pittsburgh A longtime Y-103 morning show host faces up to a decade in prison after
Seniors for Peace to dedicate pole
The message, “if you want peace, work for justice,” continues to inspire members of Seniors for Peace.
Correia, Doumit lead Pirates over Padres
With Kevin Correia leading the way, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playing well on the road.
Rally to challenge area men
A group of men from Grace Chapel Community Church are really taking steps to show their commitment to the theme of the Men’s Rally in the Valley, “Let’s Meet at the Cross.”
YSU softball to honor seniors this weekend
The Youngstown State softball program will celebrate Senior Day as the Penguins host Green Bay in the 2011 regular-season series finale, May 7-8, at McCune Park in Canfield.
Top court upholds 310-year sentence for arsonist who killed 6
The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of Michael A. Davis, letting stand his conviction and three-century-plus prison sentence for setting a house fire that killed six people on Youngstown’s East Side.
‘Wild About Books’
Taft Elementary School hosts Family Night By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN
Warren girl gets to be Pilot for a Day
Ashley Moorhead, 11, of Warren, is sworn in as an honorary Air Force 2nd lieutenant by Air Force Reserve Col. Teresa Ham during the 910th Airlift Wing’s Pilot for a Day program. Ashley is a fifth-grader at Willard K-8 School.
Photos will not be released
President Barack Obama ordered grisly photographs of Osama bin Laden in death sealed from public view on Wednesday.
August unkind to special elections in Valley
If the past decade is an indicator, good fortune is not on the side of those in the Mahoning Valley with issues on the Aug. 2 special-election ballot.
Inside lair with SEAL Team Six
Associated Press WASHINGTON So much could have gone wrong as SEAL Team Six swept over
Wallis to address Justice Revival
The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative is convening a one-day Justice Revival today that will culminate with a speech by the Rev. Jim Wallis, editor and founder of Sojourners magazine.
Senior services, agencies focus of open house
Ida Kearney described the township’s Senior Watch Program as a “security blanket.”
Judge imposes jail sentence
A 27-year-old city woman will spend time in prison for a New Year’s Day altercation involving a gun at a South Side bar and restaurant.
Man to forfeit business assets
Anthony Jeswald avoided jail time but was ordered to forfeit nearly $100,000 in assets linked to the investigation of his towing business.
METRO DIGEST | Armed robbery
Police are investigating an armed robbery at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Dunkin’ Donuts, 1501 Niles-Cortland Road.
Civil War re-enactment set this weekend
The Jackson in the Valley Civil War re-enactment is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road.
About Tim McGraw
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Tim McGraw brings his “Emotional Traffic Tour” to
Cop hurt while serving warrant
An officer was treated at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Wednesday night after he was injured while serving a warrant.
The Band Perry gains attention with ‘modern throwback’ sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past year, a young, new act emerged out of
Starlett O’Hara to grace stage at Rust Belt Theater
Rust Belt Theater Company will present “An Evening With Starrlet O’Hara and Friends” at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave.
Horses Have People Teeth: a band with bite
You have to admit it’s hard to get past the band name Horses Have People Teeth.
Hayshaker Jones keeps its momentum going
When you’re in a tear-in-your-beer musical outfit, there is perhaps no better accolade than being named the “Best Band To Drink To.”
Demand for gasoline continues to decline
Gasoline demand continues to fall in the U.S. as pump prices keep climbing.
Center welcomes revival
For the past year, thousands of miracles have been documented and confirmed at a special event in Mobile, Ala., called the Bay of the Holy Spirit.
Madoff trustee wants to start paying victims
The trustee appointed to unravel disgraced Wall Street financier Bernard Madoff’s massive fraud sought approval on Wednesday to distribute recovered funds for the first time to the victims.
How will Obama treat Bibi?
Opinion: By Aaron David Miller Los Angeles Times Among the most durable pieces of conventional wisdom
Bolivia, Chile clash getting ugly
Opinion: SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia Leftist populist President Evo Morales — until recently one of Latin America’s
U.S.& WORLD NEWS DIGEST
Funds for health program blocked WASHINGTON The House has voted to block money for a program in
Home raid
Home raid warren A home raid on Deerfield Avenue Wednesday yielded heroin, marijuana and what
NEWSMAKERS | Former child star Jackie Cooper dies
Jackie Cooper, the former child movie star who won a best actor Oscar nomination at the age of 9 for “Skippy” and grew up to play The Daily Planet editor in Christopher Reeves’ four “Superman” movies, has died. He was 88.
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 5, the 125th day of 2011. There are 240 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
US-Pakistan ties necessary
Opinion: By Bogdan Kipling McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Osama bin Laden is dead, long live the
HEALTH NEWS | Women’s leadership conference
The YWCA of Youngstown’s fourth annual Women’s Leadership Conference is June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Country Club, 1402 Country Club Drive.
Blackwater case revived
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A federal appeals court has revived the manslaughter prosecution of four
Auditions
Auditions ACTORS “Bye Bye Birdie,” New Castle Playhouse Annex, 202 E. Long Ave., New Castle, Pa.
Home remedies offer hiccup relief
Q. I have had hiccups almost constantly for six months. I went to a gastroenterologist about this
Born in the USA
Growing number of American surrogates carrying babies for foreign couples Chicago Tribune
New This week
New This week Jumping the Broom (PG-13) Two very different families converge on Martha’s
Japan’s experience casts pall on future of nuclear power elsewhere
Opinion: Japan’s experience casts pall on future of nuclear power elsewhere In the aftermath of the earth-
Chief Justice calls for overhaul
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Ohio
Justice Dept. wants answers from BCS
The Justice Department wants to know why the NCAA doesn’t have a college football playoff system.
Orlando Cabrera’s big hit leads Indians past Oakland
On a day with so much potential distraction, the Cleveland Indians delivered another dramatic, late-game win.
Symphonies going silent: Can it happen here?
The financial squeeze that forced the Philadelphia Orchestra to declare bankruptcy last month — and
137th Kentucky Derby News & notes
137th Kentucky Derby News & notes Albarado hurt: Jockey Robby Albarado was injured after his mount
Boise State football hit with sanctions
Boise State football coach Chris Petersen, in the wake of a series of NCAA violations, will have fewer scholarships to hand out in the next two years and less time on the practice field.
Deal ends rift, hurts peace prospects
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas signed a landmark reconciliation pact on Wednesday, ending a four-year rift that had divided the territory envisioned for a future Palestinian state.
Conneaut Lake Park in running for grant
Conneaut Lake Park is in the Pepsi Refresh Everything online contest for a $50,000 grant this month.
HEALTH NEWS | Woman’s Heart Day
Humility of Mary Health Partners’ annual Woman’s Heart Day is May 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Covelli Centre.
Despite economic growth, India allows girls to die
The room is large and airy, the stone floors clean and cool — a welcome respite from the afternoon sun. Until your eyes take in the horror that it holds.
Steelers’ Mendenhall tries to clarify comments on Twitter
Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall wrote a “clarification” of his comments made Monday on Twitter regarding the death of Osama bin Laden.
Mahoning County court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Warren E. Bradley, 42, of 1003 Liberty Road,
Citizen participation crucial in selection of superintendent
Editorial: The saying, “If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain,” can, with a little modification, be
BUSINESS NEWS DIGEST | Summit planned at Salem center
The Teaming 4 Success Economic Summit will take place Monday and Tuesday at the Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.48 —.20 Avalon
Nightlife
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Rough Edges, 7 p.m. to
US aid to Pakistan a waste
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS, Ohio Pakistan is a major beneficiary of U.S.
Wednesday’s Prep roundup
BASEBALL Struthers 3, Hubbard 1 STRUTHERS Ryan Young held Hubbard to one run over six innings,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Calif. women age 65, 72 facing marijuana charges
ODDLY ENOUGH Calif. women age 65, 72 facing marijuana charges REDWOOD CITY, Calif. Two women
Columbiana County recycling collection to be May 14
Staff report SALEM The Carroll-Columbiana-Harrison Solid Waste District will have its annual
Dunkin’ Donuts will go public
Dunkin’ Donuts made “Munchkins” something to eat rather than characters on “The Wizard of Oz.” It created Fred the Baker and coined the “Time to Make the Donuts” catchphrase.
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