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Orientation set at East and Chaney
Orientation set at East and Chaney YOUNGSTOWN — City school students headed for the new East or
TV access to YSU-OSU game limited
TV access to YSU-OSU game limited Though negotiations continue with local cable companies Time
Youngstown to consider a pit bull ban
Youngstown to consider a pit bull ban YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider legislation Sept. 5
State OKs housing money for Columbiana County
COLUMBUS — The state controlling board has approved the issuance of $99,000 for housing
Motorcycle ride to benefit Rescue Mission
YOUNGSTOWN — The local chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association is hosting a “Ride for
Volunteers needed for restoration effort
CAMPBELL — A volunteer event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to assist with the
Meeting set on McKinley Heights sewer project
MCKINLEY HEIGHTS — The Weathersfield Township Board of Trustees will have public meeting of the
Vindy looking for hurricane victims
Do you have relatives or friends from the Youngstown area trapped in Cancun or some other resort
Sobriety roadblocks will be set up in the Warren area Thursday and Friday
The Trumbull County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct sobriety checkpoints
Student orientations set at East, Chaney
YOUNGSTOWN — City school students headed for the new East or expanded and renovated Chaney high
Former Sam’s Club building will be storage site
BOARDMAN — A storage facility is planned for the former location of Sam’s Club. The township’s
Juvenile prosecutors investigate endangering charges
YOUNGSTOWN – The city prosecutor is holding four child endangering charges over the head of a
It’s already the eighth wettest August on record
YOUNGSTOWN — The heavy downpours that turned the Mahoning Valley into a soggy mess is over for now,
Monday wasn’t as wet as you might have thought
WETTEST DAYS Mahoning Valley Below are the five days with the most accumulated inches of rain in
Choirs sought for Canfield Fair
CANFIELD — As has occurred for many years, on the Sunday morning of the Canfield Fair, singers are
Public health and safety fair set in Rogers
ROGERS — Rogers Auction and Open Air Market, 45625 state Route 154, will hold its 11th annual Public
Tree decision to be made by Sept. 17
YOUNGSTOWN — City planners will recommend by Sept. 17 what should be done with a project for the
Reunions | Classes, companies announce events
• An A&P reunion will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 at Main Street Café, 368 N. Main St.,
Chili cook-off set
Chili cook-off set YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Parrot Head Club has scheduled a cornhole classic and
City wants to borrow again for its Chevy Centre debt
YOUNGSTOWN — For the third time in a row, the city will borrow money for one year to pay only the
Police told siblings were regularly locked in their room
YOUNGSTOWN — A 47-year-old Youngstown woman faces four counts of child endangering after police said
Charges in fatal fire
GREENVILLE, Pa. — A 42-year-old man is charged with setting a fatal 2005 fire at the O.C. Hotel and
Association meeting rescheduled
Meeting rescheduled YOUNGSTOWN — The meeting of American Slovak Cultural Association of Mahoning
OES awards scholarship
OES awards scholarship GAMBIER — The Grand Chapter of Ohio, Order of Eastern Star, has awarded a
Dance is scheduled for single parents
Dance is scheduled for single parents KENT — Portage County Chapter 600 of Parents Without
Vick faces up to 18 months
The Falcons’ quarterback admitted his role in the dogfighting ring. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — More
Cruise movie extras hurt during filming
Cruise movie extras hurt during filming BERLIN — Several extras were injured when they fell out of
Inspired performances in ‘As You Like It’ on HBO
Kenneth Branagh has set the Shakespeare play in 19th-century Japan. In directing a new
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket State v. Leon Williamson, sentenced. State v. William C. Preston,
Banford likes YSU’s tested defense
YOUNGSTOWN — Miles Banford is listed as a defensive end on the Youngstown State football roster.
Brookfield residents are fed up with board actions
Brookfield residents are fed up with board actions EDITOR: Regarding the Aug. 14 article,
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3423.596— Scrappers (Indians)3026.54531⁄2 State
Rain helps Little Leaguers rest
Most teams opted for tourism or quality time with their families. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) —
Yucatan, southern tip of Texas ready for Dean
The big resort of Cancun was expected to escape the hurricane’s brunt. TULUM, Mexico (AP) — The
SUNDAY’S GAMES
SUNDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 9, Detroit 3 Toronto 3, Baltimore 2, 10 innings
None of Sooners’ three QBs equals Bomar
Sam Bradford is likely to start at quarterback for Coach Bob Stoops’ team. NORMAN, Okla. — Let’s
Cup grind catching up to Rudd
The 50-year-old driver plans to retire at the end of the season. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Ricky
Collaboration will lead to more students attending college, Sweet said.
Collaboration will lead to more students attending college, Sweet said. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Board OKs state funding for 3 local school districts
The board also approved money to demolish to Arlington Elementary in Newton Falls. COLUMBUS —
AMERICAN LEAGUE RED SOX 6, DEVIL RAYS 0
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Broncos ship Warren to Raiders for ’08 pick
Last year, tackle Gerard Warren was Denver’s best defensive lineman. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The
Teachers pact talks move to mediation
Talks continue this week with the district’s nonteaching staff. AUSTINTOWN — The school
JAMIE HOULIHAN CHRISTOPHER AMEDEO
JAMIE HOULIHAN CHRISTOPHER AMEDEO XYOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Tom Zeigler officiated at the 12:30 p.m.
Redd, Miller added to address shooting
The U.S. team has struggled with zone defenses in international play. LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United
Iraq has become school for mass killers
Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001? All of us remember, and those memories give us thoughts and
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st—Torke (Magrell)28.007.404.40 R and R Express (Munaylla)3.803.40
WAR POLICY What’s ahead in Iraq
Iraq options appear to be focused on reducing U.S. combat role next year. Strategy: U.S. military
Student-athlete’s infant found dead
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A pregnant Mercyhurst College student-athlete passed a sports physical and was
Family feuds keep Warren neighborhood in turmoil
The owner of a pit bull terrier admits the dog has contributed to turmoil. WARREN — In a
Are sex-offender limits working?
Tough residency restrictions are making it more difficult to track offenders, some say. TOLEDO
Another Iraqi official killed
Gov. Mohammed Ali al-Hassani was murdered on his way to work. BAGHDAD — A roadside bomb Monday
UW campaign kickoff
UW campaign kickoff WARREN — The “Rally By the River” kickoff for the 2007 United Way Campaign
Scans of fingerprints ease school lunch time
School officials say the biometrics technology provides more accurate record-keeping. COLUMBUS
Hotelier Helmsley dies at 87
After her former housekeeper testified, Helmsley was dubbed the ‘queen of mean.’ NEW YORK (AP) —
GIRLS TENNIS
GIRLS TENNIS POLAND 4, RAVENNA 1 Singles — Mariah Mostardi (R) d. Colleen Duncan 6-0 6-0. Alyssa
BIOMETRICS TECHNOLOGY How the system works
A growing number of Ohio school districts are implementing biometrics technology — software that
Standoff leads to 4 arrests
Police were called on a report of a burglary in progress. BOARDMAN — Four people were arrested
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA Miami2001.0002927
Seminar set on double murder
Another seminar will deal with vehicle accident investigations. WARREN — The murder trial of
WVU tops party-school list
The ranking is contained in the 2008 edition of ‘The Best 366 Colleges.’ MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) —
University of Akron OK’d to buy hotel
COLUMBUS (AP) — A state panel Monday unanimously approved a $22.7 million plan by the University of
Gillams help Katrina victims
The couple spent the day making improvements to a Biloxi house. YOUNGSTOWN — While attending a
Man to be jailed for life in child rapes
The sex offenses against one of the girls span nearly six years. YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man will
Judge sentences man for shooting at police
‘Send a message that it is never open season on the police,’ a prosecutor urged the judge.
Despite Quinn’s showing, Frye will start
Brady Quinn will follow Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson in Saturday’s game. BEREA (AP) — Brady
Judge pleads innocent to charges of fraud
The suspended Superior Court judge abandoned his re-election campaign. HARRISBURG (AP) — Suspended
Nuclear fuel problems hidden under security
The company has supplied nuclear fuel to the Navy since the 1960s. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A
Mine owner issues e-mails
Mine owner issues e-mails HUNTINGTON, Utah — Faced with a backlash over dimming hopes, a coal mine
Common virus linked to obesity
If the virus link is confirmed, the next step would be a vaccine. WASHINGTON (AP) — In the buffet
Titans giving Griffin a chance to be starter
The cornerback and top draft pick intercepted two passes in a 27-24 victory. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)
Steelers still unsettled at offensive line
Pittsburgh is thankful the season doesn’t start until Sept. 9. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh
TSN FCS POLL
TSN FCS POLL PHILADELPHIA — The top 25 teams in The Sports Network Football Championship
Bears bail out Grossman in 27-24 victory
Chicago overcame the quarterback’s problems to outlast the Colts. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This time,
ATP-WTA TOUR PILOT PEN TENNIS
ATP-WTA TOUR PILOT PEN TENNIS A U.S. Open Series Event Monday At The Connecticut Tennis Center
Consumers kept in the dark about ‘red’ meat
In the shadow of the Chinese import scare, U.S. consumers have won a victory. The retail giant
BECKY SKAVENSKI MICHAEL STREDNI
BECKY SKAVENSKI MICHAEL STREDNI XBOARDMAN — The wedding of Becky Skavenski, 12412 Unity Road, New
Liberals’ record on science vs. ethics spotty
To hear the left tell it, the so-called war on science is the only war Republicans have managed to
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston7550.600—z-6-4W-140-2335-2712-6
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers vs. Auburn at Eastwood Field When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: Game two of
DEERFIELD RACEWAY
DEERFIELD RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS Mr. Bail.com Micro Sprint division — 1. Sean McAndrew, Hyde
KRISTINA KOPP PAUL TIMKO
KRISTINA KOPP PAUL TIMKO XLIBERTY — A honeymoon at Riviera Maya in Mexico followed the June 9
Scrappers lose tough one
Scrappers lose tough one The Batavia MuckDogs scored three runs with two outs in the eighth inning
Ex-NFLers plea to Goodell: Help improve retirement since Gene Upshaw won’t
The commissioner has already helped retirees get better medical care. IRVING, Texas (AP) — Daryl
Use of 3 painkillers quadruples in Ohio during past 8 years
The trends in Ohio and in the nation are a match. COLUMBUS (AP) — Laura Krietemeyer would gobble
Coaches’ wives carry the ball at home so husbands can do the job they love
Football takes much of their husbands’ time, but their wives are proud. The wives of high
TOP 20 Party schools and ‘Stone Cold Sober’ colleges
Top 20 party schools and “stone-cold sober” schools as they appear in The Princeton Review’s 2008
Wireless Internet arrives in Warren
Leaders in the city hope Wi-Fi will attract people to the downtown. WARREN — Signs can be seen
RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS \ In 5 states
Some of the state laws banning sex offenders from living near areas where children gather: Ohio:
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 4, Royals 3 CHICAGO — Bobby Jenks failed to break the major league
Bad eighth inning dooms Scrappers
Mahoning Valley has lost three of its last four games. BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley
After two rain delays, race is hopeful today
Weather permitting, it will be NASCAR’s first Tuesday race since 1970. BROOKLYN, Mich. — With
Carolyn Stoneburner was misidentified as Rosemary Stoneburner in a story under the headline
Carolyn Stoneburner was misidentified as Rosemary Stoneburner in a story under the headline “An
Ohio St. lacks experience
The Buckeyes have only 12 seniors on their football team this season. COLUMBUS (AP) — It’s that
France’s early-release program put on hold
PARIS (AP) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Monday for a halt to early prison release for
Warren man loses appeal of conviction in murder of wife
The court rejected three arguments for overturning the conviction. WARREN — The 11th District
Johnson, to help with YSU scoring
His father, Marvin Barnes, was an NBA and ABA All-Star. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State has signed
Brady eyes birth of his first child
The Patriots’ quarterback may miss the team’s season opener Sept. 9. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) —
“We feel that they’ve given up and that they are just waiting for the six miners to
“We feel that they’ve given up and that they are just waiting for the six miners to expire.” A
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Friday At New York (ESPN 2), Delvin Rodriguez, Dominican
Police: Grandma put kids in danger
A child told police he and his siblings were regularly locked in their room for long periods of
NCAA hopes universities stick to academic reform
Myles Brand is optimistic that presidents will try to maintain standards. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) —
Louisville’s coach has big shoes to fill
Steve Kragthorpe hopes to emulate Bobby Petrino’s success — in his own way. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)
Life-cycle funds in retirement plans can confuse some
The date on such a fund doesn’t necessarily mean retirement will be fully funded by that date.
Food manufacturer to expand
The six-acre site on McClurg Road will house the Summer Garden corporate offices and a processing
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Eagles: Tight end L.J. Smith said Monday he’s resigned to the possibility of entering the regular
CARISSA SMITH JAMES GOODLET
CARISSA SMITH JAMES GOODLET XMOUNT VERNON — Carissa Smith and James Goodlet, both of 3035
Seth Payne returns to the Jaguars
The defensive tackle is back with Jacksonville where he started his NFL career. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
Snooping hits home
Miami Herald: According to an adage, being paranoid doesn’t mean someone isn’t actually out to get
Hard line with Iran puts U.S. in a bind
WASHINGTON — Lest you cling to the impression that the Bush administration is looking for ways out
Town crier convention set in Ohio
MILFORD, Ohio (AP) — Hear ye, hear ye! Here come the town criers. The 10th annual gathering of the
City planners work on proposal for West Federal Street project
Any changes to the project have to be within its $550,000 budget. YOUNGSTOWN — City planners
CANFIELD
CANFIELD Aug. 13 Felony drug abuse: A 38-year-old Youngstown man was charged with drug abuse
One-year loan to pay only interest on debt
The city hasn’t paid a penny toward the principal of an $11.9 million loan for the center.
Musharraf gets reality check from his most ardent backer
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has been around international politics long enough to know that
Economic volatility mirrored in index
The index of leading economic indicators has been fluctuating for months. NEW YORK (AP) — A
CNN’s ‘God’s Warriors’ explores extremes in various religions
Christiane Amanpour talks to fundamentalist Muslims, Christians and Jews. NEW YORK —
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ryan and Heather Cozart, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 20. Forum
Countrywide offers reassurances
The mortgage lender borrowed $11.5 billion to keep making home loans. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.60 —.18 Avalon Holdings,7.04.39 Clear
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday South Range Local Schools facilities informational meeting, 7 p.m., South Range
REGION
REGION Turning gets new contract YOUNGSTOWN — Turning Technologies has been hired by Jack Morton
“America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC): Four hopefuls find out tonight which one
“America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m., NBC): Four hopefuls find out tonight which one walks off with $1
Markets finish mostly higher
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed mostly higher Monday as investors appeared relieved that more bad
Capital One closing mortgage unit
MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — Capital One Financial Corp. said Monday it will close its wholesale mortgage unit
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