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A Berlin tightrope

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Chicago Tribune: A strange thing happened after Angela Merkel squeezed


NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA


SCHEDULE

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Friday At Johannesburg, South


CANFIELD CITY

CANFIELD CITY Aug. 21 Criminal mischief: A windshield on a Bristolville man's Pontiac was


No fine for Richards

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 No fine for Richards LONDON — Keith Richards won't be fined for


U.S. OPEN

U.S. OPEN Monday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $19.34


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Lovely Tw (Sarmiento)23.006.404.40 Inca King (Whitney)2.402.20


MERCER COUNTY Sentencings

Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Francis Fornelli recently sentenced several people: Rhonda


Police urge public to help solve crimes

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 In a Friday homicide, bond was set at $750,000. By PATRICIA MEADE


Port authority getting $785,000 building loan

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 COLUMBUS — The State Controlling Board has released funding to the


Angela Mirone, Christopher Sugar to wed Oct. 7

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Angela Mirone, 12905 Woodworth


New on home video - This week's DVD releases

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 "The Sentinel": Here's hoping the Secret Service keeps closer tabs on its


Staley's status up in air after limited production

The former starter could be released after Thursday's exhibition game. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Duce


NFL PRESEASON

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 NFL Preseason FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, August 31st.


Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155 (At Mill Creek)

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155 (At Mill Creek)


Ruin lingers, but roots lure some people back

Only half of New Orleans' residents have returned. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW ORLEANS --


Have we learned lessons of Katrina?

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By R. DAVID PAULISON WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON — As we look back on


Poland, Salem skirmish to 1-1 standoff in debut

Ursuline blanked Maplewood, 5-0, behind Justin Mihaly's three goals. POLAND -- Alan Gavolas scored


Wedding planned by Miss Moncrief, George Amison III

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 YOUNGSTOWN — Eddie and Diane Moncrief, 190 Lilburne Lane, are


Prostate cancer dilemma — to treat or not, and how

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Doctors typically just present all the options and let men choose.


Prison board hires part-time officers

MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Prison Board hired four part-time correctional officers to replace


Wisecracking host O'Brien outshines ups, downs of Emmys

By RICK KUSHMAN SACRAMENTO BEE If you watched TV on Sunday night, you saw drama, thrills, even


Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion Nov. 25 at the Saxon Club.

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion Nov. 25 at the Saxon Club.


Crane collapses, injures workers

AUSTINTOWN -- A crane collapsed this afternoon injuring an undetermined number of people at Kundel


Hubbard city-township district accepts request to incorporate

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The city must approve a request for services. HUBBARD — The Joint


Plane diverted after threatening note is found

There was no indication terrorism was involved. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A commuter airplane


YSU's 10-win streak on line

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The Penguins are unbeaten against Slippery Rock in their 10 meetings. By


REGION

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 REGION Dividend declared CORTLAND — Cortland Bancorp declared a


NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through Aug. 26 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 3,499. 2, Matt Kenseth,


STALEY HAS MUCH TO PLAY FOR

Staley has much to play for When the Steelers wrap up their exhibition schedule Thursday night


Brown opts out of race

An advocacy committee is needed to help independent candidates, Brown said. YOUNGSTOWN -- Citing


ON THE INSIDE

ON THE INSIDE Bush tour: President Bush, left, visited Katrina-hit territories Monday, and


Bush returns to Miss., hopeful that $110B is enough to rebuild

The public gave the president low marks on his handling of the disaster. BILOXI, Miss. (AP) --


Soldier returns to head of classroom

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Many students at Cambria Central High are glad he's back. EBENSBURG, Pa.


Salem bounces back to defeat Poland

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Amy Scullion, Sarah Brobeck and Taylor Toothman sparked the Quakers.


MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155

MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155 (At Mill Creek) Ursuline -- Joe Santisi 36,


Motive sought in arsons at Vienna house

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Nineteen separate fires were set in a Vienna house before it was torched


AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 6, BLUE JAYS 4

AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 6, BLUE JAYS 4 TORONTOCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi Jhnson lf4030Szmore


Don't stoop to backstabbing relatives' level

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Dear Annie: I have been married for 11 years to a wonderful husband. He


MLB ROUNDUP Monday's other games

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 NATIONAL LEAGUE Mets 8, Phillies 3 NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado, David


Woman charged in brawl

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Woman charged in brawl AUSTINTOWN — A Berlin Center woman is charged


Questions linger a year after hurricanes

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- It's one of those anniversaries like the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that


Mayor and police chief head to crime summit

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The Los Angeles police chief and a Harvard criminologist are among the


Subdued Panthers ready to make a quiet run for glory

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Last year's opening night flop set the tone for a bad season. PITTSBURGH


No link to Karr in girl's slaying

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The schoolteacher will face child pornography charges in California.


Hubbard, Lakeview duel to 1-1 deadlock

Ashley Bruce's goal enabled the Eagles to escape with a tie in the TAC battle. By TOM WILLIAMS


Valley man's death is ruled suspicious

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating the death of an Austintown man


Consultations with makeup artist available

NILES -- National makeup artist Alex Sanchez will be giving makeup consultations at the Lancome


WOMEN'S NBA PLAYOFF

WOMEN'S NBA PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Connecticut 2, Washington 0


McCoy to succeed Young as Texas' new quarterback

Colt McCoy beat out fellow freshman Jevan Snead for the starting job. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Colt


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Yussif A. Ibrahim, 27, of 140 Lassiter Drive, Covington, Ga.,


Student rolls rise in wake of effort

Enrollment numbers are running ahead of the fall 2006 projections. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Thiel has tough act to follow after achievements in 2005

The Tomcats lost some of their most productive players in school history. Last season, Thiel


4 charged with obstruction held for immigration officials

Employees at a Market Street business identified one man as previously paying with a counterfeit


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Eric and Jennifer Abron, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 26. Shannon


LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES At South Williamsport, Pa. All Times EDT


Floridians stocking up as tropical storm looms

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MIAMI (AP) — Florida residents rushed to fill their prescriptions and


Man charged with assault and resisting

The man was arrested when his mother told police he choked her. BOARDMAN -- A West Boulevard man


Children Services probe endangering report

AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County Children Services is investigating a police report of child


"You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to such a...

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 "You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to


Palmer excels in his return to Bengals

The recovering quarterback helped engineer a 34-7 halftime lead. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Carson Palmer


Connors-Roddick link pays off

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Andy Roddick snapped a 10-month title drought with coaching help from Jimmy


Campbell police probe gunfire

CAMPBELL -- Two teen girls suffered minor injuries when a reported 10 to 15 gunshots were fired at


Electoral court to declare conservative the winner

The leftist challenger was outraged by the announcement. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico's ruling party


Shiite militiamen clash with troops

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Nine U.S. soldiers were killed over the weekend in Iraq. DIWANIYAH, Iraq


& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Ethel P., 88, of Mineral Ridge;

& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Ethel P., 88, of Mineral Ridge; calling hours


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH J 8 6 9 7 5 4 J 8 2 8 7 2 WEST EAST 10 9 7 5


Tuesday, August 29, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min11342467151.356 Jeter

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min11342467151.356 Jeter


U.S. will face Dirk-led Germany

The Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is coming off his best NBA season. SAITAMA, Japan (AP) -- The


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .43, 22.21 23.23 Avalon


NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Browns: Cornerback Gary Baxter practiced for the first time since straining his left pectoral muscle


NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers vs. Auburn

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Wild Pinckney: The Scrappers went into Monday's game in a virtual for first


Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?'

Opinion: Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?' EDITOR: My husband and I recently moved to


Kerry backing Strickland, takes swipe at Blackwell

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Kerry backing Strickland, takes swipe at Blackwell WASHINGTON — Sen.


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min11342467151.356 Jeter NYY12450292169.337 Tejada


ACLU sues over law on funeral protests

The ACLU says the new law is overly broad and a prior restraint on speech. By JEFF ORTEGA


Scrappers ousted from 1st

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Auburn won 10-6 despite committing six errors. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


South Dakota becomes abortion focal point

Voters will decide in a Nov. 7 referendum. WASHINGTON POST SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Kayla Brandt had


"Celebrity Duets" (8 p.m., Fox): This new series will address this pressing issue:...

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 "Celebrity Duets" (8 p.m., Fox): This new series will address this pressing


Niles man convicted in robberies

WARREN -- A jury has found a 36-year-old Niles man guilty on all but one of the 13 felony charges he


Boardman trustees should let screening panel screen

Editorial: When the Boardman Township trustees announced they had appointed a three-member committee to screen


local

LOCAL Fee rescindedTRUMBULL COUNTY commissioners have rescinded a storm-water utility fee of $15


Taxiway had been altered recently

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 A native of the Beloit area was listed among the 49 passengers killed in


Detroit teachers strike

DETROIT (AP) -- Teachers frustrated by failed efforts to reach a contract agreement with the city's


FAA adds a 2nd air controller

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has added a second controller


RMI Titanium plant in running to grow with tax credit help

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 A tax credit will save RMI $118,036 over eight years. By JEFF ORTEGA


World's oldest person dies in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) -- Maria Esther de Capovilla, the oldest person on Earth according to


Head of foundations is stepping down

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 YOUNGSTOWN — Edward Toth is retiring as president and chief executive


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and has issued new permits.

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


Prostate cancer dilemma -- to treat or not, and how

Doctors typically just present all the options and let men choose. WASHINGTON (AP) -- It took


Hershey-Sikora wedding is set for early October

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Rochelle Hershey of La Porte City, Iowa, and Stan Sikora of Maumee are


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Purchased the contract of 1B Carlos Pena from Pawtucket


TODAY

TODAY 6:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Basketball: World Championship quarterfinal. 11 a.m. (USA) Tennis: U.S.


Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?' EDITOR: My husband

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?' EDITOR: My husband


Valley family mourns loss from Comair crash

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Erik Harris was one of 49 people killed in the accident Sunday. By HAROLD


Defense must replace 9 starters

The Buckeyes have only two defensive starters back from last season. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Now if the


Election planners: keep an eye out for bugs

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By DICK THORNBURGH and RICHARD CELESTE WASHINGTON POST For many years


Girard judge takes stand

Additional funds are needed to meet payroll in the court. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


Georgia team edges Japanese squad, 2-1

Cody Walker's two-run homer was the difference in the Americans' win. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP)


Readers have suggestions about forms

Dear Readers: We printed a letter from a reader complaining about having to fill out forms at the


Clean Ohio Fund to aid 4 projects

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The latest round adds about 450 acres of open space to the 1,300 acres


Teralynn Landis to be bride of Allen McGath

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 POLAND — Announced by Terrance and Kathleen Landis, 1811 Alverne


Foster parents charged in boy's death

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The disappearance triggered an intensive search that brought hundreds of


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 7, Cleveland 1 Toronto 10, Kansas City 6 Baltimore 5,


Woman charged with inducing panic

BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown woman is charged with inducing panic, accused of reporting a robbery in


AMERICAN LEAGUE

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United1338474125


Route 224 proposal turns vexing

Completion of the study is fourth in a 14-step process. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Louisiana native values aid provided by Valley

The founder of an Austintown charity says much work remains in Louisiana. By DON SHILLING


Kenseth is new choice to win title

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Matt Kenseth now is a proponent of the Chase. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —


Survey reveals victims' strength against despair

A capacity to grow from catastrophe is quantified. BOSTON (AP) -- In a testament to the resilience


Sizemore powers Indians victory

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The Tribe's center fielder now has 75 extra-base hits. CLEVELAND (AP)


Sanchez leads Pirates past Cubs

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 His three hits raised his league-leading batting average to .349.


Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion


Iran sets the tone for a more radically Islamic Mideast

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Call it the Pyongyang ploy. Hold out for direct talks with America and


GAME TIME Today

Who: Scrappers at State College Spikes When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)


Deadly crash puts regional carrier in worse trouble

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Comair has been battling bankruptcy and contract negotiations. ATLANTA


STANDINGS \ New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3430.531-- State College (Cardinals)3331.5161


Forum explores problems

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Recessions in Ohio tend to begin earlier and last longer, a speaker said.


Health office and EPA agree on septic rules

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The health commissioner says the county is now doing things right. By ED


Bonds' trainer is returned to jail for not testifying

Greg Anderson could be held in custody for more than a year. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds'


Events are set for conversion to Macy's name

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Red-carpet rollouts and charity events will mark the conversion of


Terwilliger is weapon for East Stroudsburg

He passed for 4,571 yards and 50 TDs and won the Harlon Hill trophy. ASSOCIATED PRESS The


HOWLAND School board

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Action taken at Monday's board of education meeting: Hired Keystone


Officials revoke storm-water utility fee

Fees connected with the utility would raise $1.27 million annually. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR