Maurice Clarett says he'll play for Hitmen

Maurice Clarett says he'll play for Hitmen
MAURICE CLARETT, former Ohio State standout, announced Thursday that he will play for the Mahoning Valley Hitmen of the Eastern Indoor Football League. Clarett acknowledged that he had few other options.
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LOCAL
Judge dismissessuit against police
A TRUMBULL COUNTY judge has ruled in favor of police departments in Warren city, Warren Township and Champion in a lawsuit alleging excessive use of force. The judge's ruling dismisses the case.
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Murder witnessshot to death
YOUNGSTOWN'S 16th homicide victim of 2006, who was shot and killed Thursday, was scheduled to be a witness in a murder trial next week, said Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains.
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NATION
Oscar-winner dies
RED BUTTONS, the carrot-topped burlesque comedian who became a top star in early television and then won a 1957 Oscar with a surprising dramatic turn in "Sayonara," died Thursday. He was 87.
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BUSINESS
GM chief calls forhealth care reform
GENERAL MOTORS Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said Thursday that Congress should consider a number of reforms to help businesses deal with mounting health care costs.
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UPNEXT
Valley has varietyof teen pastimes
HEY TEENS! If the midsummer doldrums have you bored, check out today's UpNext page, where you'll find a wealth of out-of-the-ordinary ways to have fun in the Mahoning Valley.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Return of Pee-wee
CULT HERO Pee-wee Herman returns to television Monday.
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