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Contract awarded for JFS work
Contract awarded for JFS work YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Building Commission has awarded the
Bond denied to teen pending trial
Bond denied to teen pending trial YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has ordered a man charged in the murder of
City officials discuss tree-lined medians next week
City officials discuss tree-lined medians next week YOUNGSTOWN —City officials will meet next week
NCB branch robbed for a second time this week
NCB branch robbed for a second time this week CAMPBELL — The National City Bank branch office at
Donna Moonda sentencing date set for Sept. 21
Donna Moonda sentencing date set for Sept. 21 AKRON — The Mercer County woman convicted in the
Niles McKinley High School registering new students
NILES – Niles McKinley High School is registering new students at the school’s main office from 8:30
Federal grand jury indicts Warren man
CLEVELAND – A man who cooperated with federal authorities to convict Warren lawyer Maridee Costanzo
Mahoning bar schedules peoples law school
AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County Bar Association is preparing to hold a people’s law school in
State highway projects in the Mahoning Valley area
The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Weekly Construction Schedule Construction
Free backpacks will be given to needy kids
YOUNGSTOWN — Three church groups will be offering free backpacks and school supplies to needy local
Section of Tippecanoe Road to close Monday
CANFIELD — Tippecanoe Road, between Lockwood Boulevard and Shields Road, will be closed for two
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups busy with activities
ASSOCIATIONS An annual meeting of the Home Cemetery Association will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at
Group seeks to ban porn from hotel rooms
Precise statements on in-room adult entertainment are difficult to come by. SIOUX FALLS, S.D.
Monster truck hits crowd
Monster truck hits crowd DEKALB, Ill. — A monster truck performing stunts in front of an auto
Japan marks nuclear anniversary
Some politicians have suggested Japan should discuss developing nuclear weapons. TOKYO (AP) —
Diamondbacks rally past Pirates
Chris Snyder’s two-run homer helped Arizona defeat Pittsburgh, 10-6. PHOENIX (AP) — Byung-Hyun
Youngstown faces opposition to school levy
Increased revenue is a key component of the district’s financial recovery plan. YOUNGSTOWN —
Woods’ 71 leaves him six shots behind leader Storm
Tiger Woods struggled while putting, which didn’t reflect his overall play. TULSA, Okla. (AP) —
DISQUALIFIED | Uncle Sam doesn’t want them
The military says that only about 30 percent of Americans 17 to 24 meet its standards. 39 percent
Steelers’ Parker unhappy on side
A sore knee is keeping Pittsburgh’s top back from practicing. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh
‘Meerkat Manor’s’ drama returns for a third season
Viewers come to care about the Kalahari meerkat families and their struggles. Animal Planet’s
Weather left damage but no injuries behind
City officials did not activate safety sirens. SALEM — Salem may have dodged an F-1 tornado.
‘Stardust’ fails to put shine in fantasy tale from novel
One of the problems is that the young leads don’t do a colorful job of acting. “Stardust”
FALCON TRANSPORT
FALCON TRANSPORT Profile A look at Falcon Transport and Comprehensive Logistics: Revenues:
Judge orders strict sentence for wife killer Dunn
The judge gave Scott Dunn a stricter sentence on one of the arson charges. MERCER, Pa. —
Beckham finally makes his soccer debut in 1-0 setback
Despite nursing a sore ankle, the Galaxy’s ace played the final 21 minutes. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Man pleads innocent to manslaughter, assault
Man pleads innocent to manslaughter, assault WARREN — Keith M. Brown II, 19, of York Avenue
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Dickerson’s switch to LB has Panthers willing to gamble
The sophomore’s experience has been on the offensive side of the ball. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dorin
Wedding planned by Erin Meehan and Chad Dukats
XNEW SPRINGFIELD — Timothy and Debra Meehan, 1161 E. Garfield Road, are announcing the engagement
Bush tackles highway spending He dismisses raising federal gas tax to repair bridges
Bush is also confident in Pakistan’s president to crack down on militants. WASHINGTON (AP) — A
Valley trucking company rides fast track to growth
The growing trucking and logistics companies plan to move to Liberty. AUSTINTOWN — Falcon
Simpson-Glista wedding to be in mid-September
XCANFIELD — Cathy and Joseph Glista Jr. of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son,
Austintown school board accepts bid to rebuild high school track
A dedication ceremony for the new Austintown Middle School is next week. AUSTINTOWN — Thanks
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Board of Education, special meeting, 7 p.m., high school auditorium.
ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Centurion Boats at The Glen Watkins Glen, N.Y. Schedule: Today, qualifying
Mickelson struggles, lags by 8
He wilted on the back nine for a 3-over 73. TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Phil Mickelson’s wrist feels good.
Harvick relishes victory over Martin at Daytona
But his signature victory came at Watkins Glen last August. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kevin
A TASTE OF ITALY Warren’s Italian American Heritage Festival has it all: Food, family & fun
The rain failed to put a damper on the festival’s first day. No trouble. It turns out there
City man indicted in deaths of boy, woman and fetus
The indictment includes two alternative murder counts for the fetus. YOUNGSTOWN — A Center
Scrappers rained out
Scrappers rained out Thursday’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game against Brooklyn was rained out.
Dumped Tryson finds new home
The former Roush Racing chief has teamed up with Kurt Busch. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Pat Tryson was
MURRAY ENERGY CORP.
MURRAY ENERGY CORP. Injury/safety records A look at injuries and safety records at six of the 19
Army boosts recruit incentives
To attract more recruits, requirements also are being loosened. WASHINGTON (AP) — Tyka Pettey
Lowellville Day will celebrate village business leader
LOWELLVILLE — Renaming a portion of Sixth Street in honor of one of the village’s former business
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb.
White Sox’s Uribe rebounds for victory
The shortstop’s errors almost led to a victory for the Indians against Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) —
Women in politics still a rarity in U.S.
A recent Newsweek poll says — without mentioning Sen. Hillary Clinton’s name — that 86 percent of
Cops sort through homicide evidence
Detectives have several versions of what happened. YOUNGSTOWN — The man who shot 29-year-old
NOTEBOOK \ From Southern Hills
Short trip: Bob Estes arrived at Southern Hills on Thursday at about 9 a.m. as an alternate, hoping
Takeover of The WSJ jeopardizes ‘balance’
The Wall Street Journal owes its remarkable success in part to its ambidextrous editorial identity —
Inexperienced Irish in rebuilding season
Notre Dame has only three returning starters on offense and five on defense. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)
ARE YOU HUNGRY? Thursday’s rain did not stop vendors from setting up their stands for the
ARE YOU HUNGRY? Thursday’s rain did not stop vendors from setting up their stands for the annual
Corps drops charges in slaying of civilians
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Marine Corps has dropped all charges against a captain accused of failing to
State to look at area bridge
State officials are targeting 16 bridges throughout the state. COLUMBUS (AP) — State
Shiite pilgrims swarm to shrine
The U.S. military announced the deaths of two U.S. Marines on Tuesday. BAGHDAD (AP) — A drum beat
Punter escapes 1st degree
The former backup player was found guilty of assault. GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A former college
Canton road crews unearth bricks from Lincoln Highway
CANTON (AP) — Crews doing roadwork in Northeast Ohio have uncovered bricks that were part of an
Owner defends mine company’s safety record
The 2006 injury rate at all of Murray Energy’s mines was below the national average. CLEVELAND
Death toll rises to 7 in bridge collapse; one more victim ID’d
The latest victim identified was a computer security specialist. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Divers pulled
Palko to get shot at QB for Saints
Tyler Palko will follow starter Drew Brees off of the bench against the Bills. JACKSON, Miss. (AP)
Rescue efforts continue for men trapped in mine
The mining company predicted the smaller of two drills could reach its target this morning.
Recent storms worsen pollution at Lake Erie beaches in Ohio
Public beaches have posted warnings about high bacteria levels. CLEVELAND (AP) — Rainwater and
RESCUE MISSION
RESCUE MISSION Services offered Among several offerings at the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley
Kelly Shoppach’s three-run homer capped a five-run fourth against Chicago.
Kelly Shoppach’s three-run homer capped a five-run fourth against Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie
high five
high five Top five by sales this week television 1. “America’s Got Talent,” NBC. 2. “Singing
LEADERBOARD PGA Championship
Graeme Storm34-31—65-5 John Daly32-35—67-3 Arron Oberholser33-35—68-2 Woody Austin34-34—68-2
Berea boos greet Quinn
The Browns quarterback won’t be competing on ‘American Idol’ anytime soon. BEREA (AP) — Brady
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. Polanco Det10242778149.349 ISuzuki Sea11146581162.348 MOrdonez
Amateur baseball league honors late Bluffton University ball players
BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — An amateur baseball league has changed its name to honor one of the Bluffton
Change at The Journal dictated by the market
Free men and free markets have just combined to produce a buyout by Rupert Murdoch of The Wall
South Carolina moves primary to Jan. 19, 2008
The decision means that New Hampshire will move its primary to at least Jan. 12. WASHINGTON (AP)
Cowboys 23, Colts 10
Cowboys 23, Colts 10 IRVING, Texas — Tony Romo and Keith Davis kept Wade Phillips smiling
Severe storms cause damage across state, kill one woman
MARION, Ohio (AP) — A falling tree limb struck a sport utility vehicle, killing a woman as she drove
Pittsburgh LB Timmons expected to practice soon
The Steelers’ top draft pick has been nursing a groin injury. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has been opposed in two elections
LB McGinest slated for back operation
The Browns defender will be out of commission for six weeks. BEREA (AP) — Browns linebacker Willie
MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 1, Twins 0 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kyle Davies pitched three-hit ball into the
Man arrested in Southern Park purse-snatching
BOARDMAN — Police arrested a 26-year-old Glenridge Road man on robbery and assault charges after a
’Hounds open with long trip
The CHL team’s home opener will be Nov. 23. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown SteelHounds will open
Effort would put limits on political calls
The national do-not-call registry does not put restrictions on political calls. Many people who
Suspended attorney indicted in thefts from his law practice
A probate court judgment entry says Gray took more than $85,000 from his aunt. WARREN — A Warren
MTR Gaming reports second-quarter loss
Mountaineer will install new table games to help boost revenue. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The cost
All weekend
All weekend FAIRS, FESTIVALS Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Storm, Daly provide a study in contrasts in PGA tourney
Graeme Storm has the lead with 65, while Daly is close behind. TULSA, Okla. (AP) — No one knew
WCI FINANCES
WCI FINANCES Losses mounting Earnings for WCI Steel since it emerged from bankruptcy court
3 generations of family share mission of helping
YOUNGSTOWN — For Rosie Aikens, Rose D. Brown and Johnny Pixley, working at the Rescue Mission of
YOUNGSTOWN REBUILDING
The Vindicator/Leslie L. Cusano A crane lifts material for the roof of the Choffin Career and
GOP hopefuls pin hopes on ideology
The last (but unfortunately not the final) “debate” among Republican presidential candidates aired
Miss Harkleroad, Mr. Peterson set wedding date
XLOWELLVILLE — Edwin and Patricia Harkleroad, 538 E. Liberty St., are announcing the engagement of
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Rundown of events for the annual Warren Italian American Heritage Festival, which continues today through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The festival schedule also is available
TODAY Kick-off breakfast: 9 a.m. on the grounds. Tiny King & Queen Pageant: 4:30 p.m. Gina
Wiretapping investigation is halted
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A court order has ceased a police investigation into whether a newspaper reporter
Dem hopefuls at gay-rights forum
The televised forum was billed as a milestone event. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sen. Barack Obama said
Jones set to golf with best
EAST PALESTINE — After enjoying an outstanding golf career for Malone College, where he made All-
Alstott’s season is ended
The Buccaneers’ six-time Pro Bowl fullback may be forced to retire. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mike
Day-to-day diplomats sorely missed
WASHINGTON — For two weeks now, the talk in Washington foreign policy circles has been about who
HEALTH RISKS Health risks of dirty beaches: Health risks
Ear, eye, nose and skin irritation. Stomach and intestinal problems. Lung illness. Source:
J.D. Powers survey ranks dependability of vehicle brands
The Chevrolet Cavalier was ranked as average in most categories. DETROIT — Buick tied with Lexus
Union may refuse Time Warner contract
YOUNGSTOWN — A union leader said he wouldn’t be surprised if workers at Time Warner Cable turn down
Singer hopes to adopt
Singer hopes to adopt SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ricky Martin wants kids — perhaps adopting “one from
WCI interim CEO vows to make ‘fixes’
WCI must focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency, its new leader said. WARREN — The
Rebecca Watson, Eric Wojtowicz to wed in gardens
XThe engagement and forthcoming marriage of Rebecca Leigh Watson and Eric Wojtowicz, both of 3629
‘High School Musical’ entertains
The soundtrack for the first installment has sold 4 million copies. They’re back: Troy and
‘STARDUST’
Grade: C. Director: Matthew Vaughan. Rated: PG-13 for some fantasy violence and risque humor.
Players cracking under pressure
I recently played in the $10,000 buy-in main event at the World Series of Poker, and the key reason
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Steven and Eugenia Aubel, Canfield, girl, Aug. 8. Trala Bruner
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan F. Wyman, 26, of North Lima, and Amy C. Grovere,
GM hopes to win race to market plug-in cars
GM’s supplier is proposing to move its batteries from power tools to cars. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.
Setting chosen for Chuey-Harb Sept. 8 wedding
XPOLAND — The engagement of Susan Chuey, 19296 Dawn Court, Strongsville, and Jeffrey Harb, a son of
Date announced for Holt-Abkarjan wedding, reception
XRebecca Holt and Val Abkarjan, both of New Springfield, are engaged and have planned an autumn
Major League Baseball gives Bonds a tarnished crown
Major League Baseball is paying the price for decades of lax or nonexistent enforcement of a
“For Barbara Morgan and her crewmates, class is in session.”
“For Barbara Morgan and her crewmates, class is in session.” Barbara Morgan NASA mission
Bertinelli enjoying rebound
The star is pleased with the response she’s received from fans. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Valerie
McDonald Steel workers approve 4-year pact, 82-3
McDONALD — Union workers at McDonald Steel will receive 3.5 percent annual pay raises under a new
“Meerkat Manor” (8:30 p.m., Animal Planet): The next chapter in the lives of Flower,
“Meerkat Manor” (8:30 p.m., Animal Planet): The next chapter in the lives of Flower, Mozart and
Sci Fi updates ‘Flash Gordon’
LOS ANGELES — The Sci Fi Channel’s new take on “Flash Gordon” is not your father’s “Flash Gordon.”
‘HSM 2’ Favorite scenes
A couple of the stars’ favorite “HSM 2” moments: Zac Efron: When Troy and Gabriella have a picnic.
‘Gossip Girl’ to premiere early
Good news travels fast, or in the case of the CW, gossip does. The CW will premiere its teen soap
Project forces removal of Walk of Fame stars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s another story of stoned celebrities in rehab. Only these are real stars.
Laura Gullberg, Clinton Winters to wed Sept. 22
XCORTLAND — Bruce and Ann Gullberg, 419 Cherry Hill Lane, are announcing plans for the forthcoming
Dow Jones industrials falls more than 380 points
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street plunged again Thursday after a French bank said it was freezing three