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A taste of Italy: Warren Italian festival begins
A taste of Italy: Warren Italian festival begins WARREN — Roads in the city are blocked off. Police
Austintown board awards track replacement pact
Austintown board awards track replacement pact AUSTINTOWN — Thanks to a move by the board of
McDonald workers approve 4-year pact
McDonald workers approve 4-year pact McDONALD — Union workers at McDonald Steel will receive 3.5
Union may reject Time Warner pact
Union may reject Time Warner pact YOUNGSTOWN — A union leader said he wouldn’t be surprised if
Dunn gets long prison term for murder
Dunn gets long prison term for murder MERCER, Pa. — Scott Dunn blamed his years of cocaine use for
Local trucking companies growing and moving
Local trucking companies growing and moving AUSTINTOWN — Falcon Transport has been putting the
Warren man pleads innocent to manslaughter charge
Warren man pleads innocent to manslaughter charge. WARREN — Keith M. Brown II, 19, of York Avenue
Grand jury indicts man on four deaths
Grand jury indicts man on four deaths YOUNGSTOWN — A Center Street man has been indicted on four
High winds causes damage in Salem
High winds causes damage in Salem SALEM — Firefighters said that about 200 cars appear to have had
Boardman purse-snatcher caught
BOARDMAN — Police arrested a 26-year-old Glenridge Road man on robbery and assault charges after a
Austintown school dedication scheduled
AUSTINTOWN — The new Austintown Middle School building, 800 S. Raccoon Road, will be dedicated at
Woman to face grand jury
YOUNGSTOWN — The woman accused of taking part in the disappearance and death of a teenage boy waived
Shooting victim identified
YOUNGSTOWN — The man who died after being shot at least twice inside 357 Carrol St. has been
Commission approves Youngstown school levy plan
YOUNGSTOWN — The state-appointed fiscal oversight commission appointed to oversee city school
Teen denies guilt in school fire
YOUNGSTOWN — The 17-year-old girl accused of starting a fire at the Mahoning County Career and
WCI loses $12.5 million in 2nd quarter
WARREN — The executive brought in to make WCI Steel profitable said a second-quarter loss of $12.5
Heavy rain headed for the Mahoning Valley this afternoon and evening
There is a break from heavy thunderstorms and the heat, but Mahoning Valley residents won’t get that
Howland native overseas with Peace Corps
HOWLAND — Robi Michelle Rawl, 28, the daughter of Robert and Karen Rawl of Howland, has been
Book sale being held
EAST PALESTINE — Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Public Library is holding its annual book
Ladies Day at Avalon
HOWLAND — Valley businesses will sponsor a ladies day to be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 in
Dancers to perform at fashion show
BOARDMAN — St. Luke Banquet Center, 5225 South Ave., will be the setting at 1 p.m. Aug. 26 for the
Kiwanis convention to be in Aurora
AURORA — The annual convention of Ohio District of Kiwanis will be held Friday through Sunday in
Trunk sale at church
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., will hold a trunk sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Autism golf outing has been canceled
LOWELLVILLE — The first annual Unlock Autism Golf Outing that was scheduled for Sunday at Bedford
Tour of home, campfire planned
MINERAL RIDGE — Members of the Moss family and the Mineral Ridge Historical Society will host a
Knitting guild plans benefit craft sale
EAST FAIRFIELD — The Library Ladies Knitting Guild will hold a knitters stash and craft sale from 9
Unlike the first 2 films, ‘Rush Hour 3’ is a dud
The big climactic showdown occurs atop the Eiffel Tower. If “The Bourne Ultimatum” is the best
Oakland sets open house to say thanks, come see
The theater will offer glimpses of its upcoming season. YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for
Ted Stevens corrupt? Highly unlikely
Sen. Ted Stevens has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Not as a friend or
Meteors promise great show this weekend
A new-moon night will make conditions ideal for viewing meteor showers this weekend.
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Oakland Center for the Arts open house. When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday. Where: The
Players’ practice limited by the Oklahoma heat
Temperatures soared toward 100 degrees as the PGA Championship approaches. TULSA, Okla. (AP) —
Middletown levy is still up in the air
Tax issues failed in some districts in Northeast Ohio. MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — The fate of a levy
Ford CEO: Fuel-economy regs are bad for profits
Ford CEO calls fuel economy standards ‘market distorting.’ TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor
Police: Woman shot, killed panhandler
CINCINNATI (AP) — A woman shot and killed a panhandler who asked her for 25 cents, police say. “He
Man slides into trash chute, suffocates
COLUMBUS (AP) — An 85-year-old man slid headfirst into a trash chute inside his apartment building,
2 fossils challenge long-held theory
The ancestors lived at the same time in Kenya, the discovery shows. WASHINGTON (AP) — Surprising
GPS anklets can help in collaring criminals
Some violent parolees in California are being monitored with the anklets. SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Band to pay tribute to Brookfield native
YOUNGSTOWN — Before Great White begins its set Saturday at Chevrolet Centre, the band will hold a
Pirates will honor Bonds with video tribute Monday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Barry Bonds will be honored with a video tribute by the Pittsburgh Pirates on
Population drop offers challenges
For as long as I can remember, the population “time bomb” — the danger of too many people — has
Indiana State Fair goes trans fat-free for fried goodies
The calories are still there, so be cautious, experts advise. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No one would
Heat wave settles on Ohio for the third day
Excessive heat warnings were issued for 11 Ohio counties. Cities allowed people into pools for
A-Rod is hit by pitch in right calf and sidelined
Editor’s note: Wednesday’s Indians-White Sox game was not completed in time for this edition.
DAWN NICHOLAS MICHAEL ESSAD JR.
DAWN NICHOLAS MICHAEL ESSAD JR. XCAMPBELL — Nuptial vows were exchanged during a 2 p.m. ceremony
Shooting on South Side kills one man
The victim was either the homeowner or landlord, police say. YOUNGTOWN — Police are investigating
Mystic WIP Hustler sets sights on N.Y.
The Youngstown-area natives are heading back to the Valley to perform. What began as nothing
IUE members to hear details of Delphi tentative contract
Delphi reports a lower second-quarter loss. WARREN — Union workers at Delphi Packard Electric
Judge doubles original sentence
An eight-year prison term replaced a four-year deal. YOUNGSTOWN — Be careful what you’re
African Cultural Fest planned at center
African Cultural Fest planned at center YOUNGSTOWN — The Marcus Garvey Association plans a two-
Missing Farrell woman returns, was in coma
The woman was in a coma in Chicago. FARRELL, Pa. — Police are still piecing together the
With steroids taint, fraudulent king crowned
SAN FRANCISCO — For so long, it seemed like something would intervene to stop Barry Bonds, didn’t
Panhandler’s killing part of trend in the U.S., homeless advocates say
The 62-year-old woman accused of shooting the man has been charged with murder. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Tippecanoe detour
Tippecanoe detour CANFIELD — Tippecanoe Road, between Lockwood Boulevard and Shields Road, will be
TAG announces winners of 43rd juried art exhibit
WARREN — The winners of the 43rd TAG Annual Juried Art Exhibition were announced at Trumbull Art
Police search house for child porn
GIRARD — Police are trying to determine who obtained child pornography at a home on Indiana Avenue.
Collaboration key to higher ed
As chairman of the Northeast Ohio Universities Collaboration and Innovation Study Commission, I
Fox has winning bid for series drama ‘The Oaks’
Kevin Reilly has wasted little time putting his stamp on his new job at Fox, giving a series order
Watkins to have 1st opponent in 24 years
Bluedorn has been active in the campaigns of Gov. Ted Strickland and Congressman Tim Ryan. WARREN
ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Devil Rays 7, Tigers 1 DETROIT — Dioner Navarro had three hits, including a two-
Company indicted over collapse of Big Dig tunnel that killed woman
A law that provides for a $1,000 fine may be inadequate, official says. BOSTON (AP) — The company
Browns’ Steinbach sprains right knee
BEREA (AP) — Browns offensive guard Eric Steinbach sprained his right knee when he fell on it at
CAR-SHARE COMPANY
CAR-SHARE COMPANY How to use Flexcar Students, employees and staff at Ohio State University can
Want a YSU-OSU ticket? Show your student ID
There are no general public ticket sales available for the Sept. 1 game. YOUNGSTOWN —
Bridge rubble removal is postponed
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Navy divers continued probing the wreckage of a collapsed bridge for bodies
Beyoncé says she’s always photo ready
Beyoncé says she’s always photo ready NEW YORK — Give Beyoncé a gold star in the “be prepared”
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)2821.571— Scrappers (Indians)2523.52121⁄2 State
A life of service to America
Washington Post: Virginia and the United States lost a forceful foot soldier in the march to make
Scrappers lose twinbill by identical 2-0 scores Six Cyclones pitchers combined to limit the Scrappers to six hits in a sweep.
NILES — On Tuesday, thunderstorms and heavy rain prevented baseball from being played at Eastwood
White men dominate political blogging
BOSTON — It’s worth remembering that the blogosphere is still so new it baffles spell check. For
Hockey brothers offered plea deals
NHL players Eric Staal and Jordan Staal were arrested at a party. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carolina
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Church prays for kids who need love to come
The canine officer showed off his skills at the day camp. NORTH LIMA — Andrew Brockway said
VALLEY COUNTIES
VALLEY COUNTIES Racial breakdown The percentage of whites, blacks and Hispanics/Latinos living
Great White singer misses bandmate
A benefit tour helped Jack Russell get back onstage. Great White lead singer Jack Russell
2 are killed in shooting at business
WALBRIDGE, Ohio (AP) — A shooting at a northwest Ohio trucking company left two people dead
Lawrence welcomed back to country music
He’s making a comeback on his own label, Rocky Comfort Records. NASHVILLE — Country singer
Karzai, Musharraf meeting comes at an opportune time
While the Sunday and Monday meetings at Camp David between President Bush and President Hamid Karzai
Bonds’ big blast not viewed as Hank Aaron’s was in 1974
NEW YORK (AP) — Hank Aaron is still the home-run king when it comes to television ratings. ESPN2’s
Quinn still feels he’ll be starter
The Browns rookie says he feels confident at some point this year he’ll earn the job. BEREA (AP) —
Witness skips testimony to appear on game show
The man ended up winning more than $1,300 on the show. AKRON (AP) — A man chose to appear on the
Two men cited for violating unsightly property code
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Steel Street men, Paul Ealy, 45, and Nicholas Clingerman, 22, have been cited for
Ohio State to use Flexcar to enact car-sharing plan
Students and employees are encouraged to share rides. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University will
Tributes pouring in for Bonds
Barry Bonds predicted that Alex Rodriguez will break his home-run record. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Brooklyn Cyclones at Scrappers. Time: 7:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood Field,
Forum CEO: Sales likely to for-profit companies
Forum’s board continues to look at proposals from potential buyers. YOUNGSTOWN — The head of
Boardman’s Schiffauer accepts MSU offer
BOARDMAN — For Courtney Schiffauer, once a Spartan, always a Spartan. Wednesday, Boardman High
Court OKs funds method
The county auditor said the alternative formula has been popular. LISBON — The Ohio Supreme
NOTEBOOK | From Eastwood Field
All-Stars: The New York-Penn League on Wednesday announced the All-Star teams for its 2007 All-Star
Computer to be returned to paper
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Lawrence County newspaper is expected sometime today to get back a computer
President expresses optimism on markets
Bush says Wall Street will make a ‘soft landing’ from recent turbulence. WASHINGTON (AP) —
War in Iraq teaches Muslims a lesson about themselves
War in Iraq teaches Muslims a lesson about themselves EDITOR: While I realize it is fashionable
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Penguins’ Kishman eyes more line duty
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State offensive tackle Matt Kishman is looking forward to his senior
Owner of mine rumbles onto public scene
The owner of the collapsed Utah mine draws criticism for his combative tone. HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP)
Studies: Suicide bombers in Iraq are mostly foreign
Thirty-two Iranian-linked militiamen were killed in raids, the U.S. military said. WASHINGTON —
SteelHounds re-sign Odut for next season
YOUNGSTOWN — Forward Mark Odut has signed to return to the Youngstown SteelHounds for the 2007-08
Unlikely alliance seen in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — Having decided to abandon the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, members
“I move over now and offer my best wishes to Barry and his family on this historic
“I move over now and offer my best wishes to Barry and his family on this historic achievement. My
Vexfest will make its comeback downtown
YOUNGSTOWN — Vexfest is back. The downtown music festival that ran aground after its third
Wilson shows a vulnerable side
Don’t be mistaken — the singer’s still very much a redneck woman. NEW YORK — When Gretchen
Hall marks award’s anniversary
At least one recipient is from Ohio. NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (AP) — Gen. George Washington created a
Man loses ticket case before Supreme Court
It’s not a common occurrence to have a nonlawyer appear before the court. COLUMBUS (AP) — A man
Valley’s own Fuzztub reunites
The band members are giving Fuzztub another shot. YOUNGSTOWN — Fuzztub is back, and it’s like
Boardman going to Washington
Boardman going to Washington The Boardman 13-14-Year-Old Junior League softball team has qualified
Craig Beach records most rainfall in area
YOUNGSTOWN — Craig Beach had the most precipitation in the Mahoning Valley on Tuesday with 2.88
Phone number is key for business
The state needs to know what people want in their communities. SALEM — Got plans? Got a
NFL ROUNDUP Training camp news
Buccaneers: Mike Alstott walked off the field at the end of last season, wondering whether he had
‘RUSH HOUR’
Grade: D+. Director: Brett Ratner. Rating: PG-13 for sequences of action violence, sexual content,
“Lobster Wars” (9 p.m., Discovery): The hardships of earning a living fishing for
“Lobster Wars” (9 p.m., Discovery): The hardships of earning a living fishing for lobster are
MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM Today at Stambaugh The Youngstown State football program will hold its annual
Roethlisberger’s injury not serious
The Steelers quarterback had his foot stepped on in practice Wednesday. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) —
The band has a ‘rabid’ fan base, Wayne Static says.
The band has a ‘rabid’ fan base, Wayne Static says. Static-X may seem an unlikely band to
Reggae fest at Nelson Ledges
This is the first year at Nelson Ledges for the festival, now in its 16th year. The Mid West
The 23rd annual Warren Italian American Heritage Festival opens and runs through Sunday at
The 23rd annual Warren Italian American Heritage Festival opens and runs through Sunday at
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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Boardman tennis looks to improve in Federal League
The Spartans’ girls team was fifth last year under coach Melanie Olsen. UNIONTOWN — The goal
Authorities isolate virus to a region in Britain
Authorities isolate virus to a region in Britain LONDON — Britain relaxed a nationwide ban on
Woman finds WWII grenades in trunk
DELPHOS, Ohio (AP) — A woman going through some things at her parents’ home opened a trunk that had
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Junior Fair results
The final Junior Fair results of the 2007 livestock competition at the Columbiana County Fair.
Multimedia online boom makes Cisco’s shares rise
Revenue for the period was an 18-percent increase over last year’s figure. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
Do diet foods make kids fat?
The research was conducted on laboratory rats. Feeding children diet food and low-calorie drinks
Gorzelanny pitches Bucs past D-Backs
He struck out a career-high nine in seven innings in the 8-3 win Tuesday night. PHOENIX (AP) —
Valley girls are regional champs
Boardman won two games to win the Central States Regional Junior title. AKRON — The Boardman 13-
Families speak for CHIP
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Families concerned about funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program
Reader relieves cramps in hand by holding a bar of soap
Q. I read your column about using soap in the bed for leg cramps. It really works. My husband had
AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Tell Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allan Poe. Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave.,
PATRICIA DULIN JOSEPH NEWMAN
PATRICIA DULIN JOSEPH NEWMAN XAUSTINTOWN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 2:30
Whites are minority in 10% of U.S. counties
Diversity is spreading from urban areas to the suburbs, causing some resentment. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Defense plans to challenge intent
The defense is also looking into medical issues involving the firefighter. CLEVELAND (AP) — A