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Family seeks teen missing two weeks
Family seeks teen missing two weeks NEW BEDFORD, Pa. — Fourteen-year-old Ashley Leasure was
60-year-old returns from Iraq duty
60-year-old returns from Iraq duty Bill Sweeney says aviation fuel is in his blood. Sweeney, of
OSHP seeks help to ID hit-skip vehicle
OSHP seeks help to ID hit-skip vehicle WARREN — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is searching for the
Judge stops order to remove electronic gambling machines
Judge stops order to remove electronic gambling machines COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge stopped the state
I-80 in Austintown will have lane restrictions Sunday
AUSTINTOWN —Beginning at 3 a.m. Sunday, Interstate 80 eastbound from the Ohio Turnpike to state
Suspect in Warren murder nabbed in Hermitage, Pa.
WARREN — A 29-year-old Warren man was arrested early Friday in Hermitage, Pa. in connection with the
Austintown school board member won’t seek re-election
After four years on the Austintown school board, Michael Creatore is calling it quits. But he may
Youngstown hears Springsteen first, before ordered to stop
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s one of those things that could only happen “Here In Youngstown.” Anyone
Armstrong says Internet and e-mail should be restored
BOARDMAN — Armstrong Cable said all of its estimated 15,000 customers in northeast Ohio that lost
Cardinals get it done with defense
Canfield helped the Metro Athletic Conference start the season 3-0.
Bear of a back: Milson leads Leetonia to a win
Bears coach Matt Altomare got his first win in the annual Spaghetti Bowl.
Benefit ride planned
Benefit ride planned LOWELLVILLE — The Small Group Victory Riders of Victory Christian Center, 15
Fundraiser ending for Easter Seals
Fundraiser ending for Easter Seals Easter Seals will wind down its “Penny’s Pocket Money Raffle”
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS • American Hungarian Club will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the clubhouse on
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS Facts about Turning Technologies, located in the Youngstown Incubator, as of the end of
Korn concert tickets available Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for the Oct. 3 Korn concert at Chevrolet Centre.
Weekly Ohio fishing report
Weekly Ohio fishing report COLUMBUS — The weekly fishing report provided by the Division of
PGA-THE BARCLAYS SCORES
PGA-THE BARCLAYS SCORES At Westchester Country Club Harrison, N.Y. Purse: $7 million Rory
Titans list four area starters
Four of the returning starters and the head coach of the highly-experienced Westminster College
Trumbull United Way sets goal for fund
The campaign chairwoman said she is optimistic that the goal will be reached. WARREN — The United
SCRAPPERS NOTES From Eastwood Field
Name game: Ever wonder how the Muckdogs got their nickname? The “muck” is a reference to the type of
Coast Guard uses lasers, sensors in exercise
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Coast Guard used lasers and sensors instead of live ammunition to practice
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, Orioles 2 BALTIMORE — Boof Bonser pitched seven innings of three-hit
Flooding leaves severe damage
Much of Ohio is under a heat advisory, with temperatures to reach the high 90s. FINDLAY, Ohio (AP)
Ohio House speaker wants more control over development funds
COLUMBUS (AP) — Lawmakers would have greater control over state grants awarded to entrepreneurs to
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
House fire investigated
House fire investigated HOWLAND — A fire Wednesday night at 9572 Howland Springs Road S.E. caused
Summer Sizzler to offer cars, cruises, family fun
All events in downtown New Castle are free to the public. PORTERSVILLE, Pa. — A weekend of classic
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A Wednesday story about the proposed veterans memorial in Monument Park had
Congress looks at mine safety
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) — Even as crews began a last effort Thursday to find six trapped miners,
ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Sharpie 500 Bristol, Tenn. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3 p.m.);
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Aug. 24 At Paradise Theater, Bronx, N.Y. (ESPN2),
QB still concern at OSU
Four candidates with little experience are vying for the starting job. COLUMBUS (AP) — Roughly
Out-of-body experiences felt in study
The researchers were interested in a person’s perception of ‘self.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Dann opens office with ribbon-cutting
Dann opens office with ribbon-cutting YOUNGSTOWN — During his successful campaign last year for
Tight ends still block
The Steelers planned to use them more in the offense, but not so far. PITTSBURGH (AP) — With every
GAME TIME \ Today
GAME TIME \ Today Who: Scrappers vs. Batavia at Eastwood Field When: 7:05 p.m. Up next:
23,000 in Valley apply for property tax break
The deadline to apply is Oct. 1 for savings to be included on January tax bills. COLUMBUS
$4.1M to aid needy with housing here
Struthers will use the money to rehab 13 homes. COLUMBUS — Mahoning and surrounding counties and
Toddler, 2, found dead in hot SUV
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — A 2-year-old child was found dead Thursday inside a sweltering sport utility
Here’s a simple way to stop illegal-alien flow
Propose even the simplest, most commonsense means of beginning to enforce our laws on illegal
Scrappers blow early lead, suffer 6-4 loss to Batavia
The loss dropped Mahoning Valley 41⁄2 games behind in the division race. NILES — Murphy’s Law
There’s no place for Vick in pro football
At least no more than a few people have raised the specter of race in Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Vick’s dogfighting case is hypocritical
While eating a porterhouse the other night, I began to see the steak for what it was: a hunk of
“It’s not up to the politicians in Washington, D.C., to say whether he will remain in
“It’s not up to the politicians in Washington, D.C., to say whether he will remain in his position.
Relaxed rules proposed for strip-mining
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration wants to quit requiring coal operators to prove that their
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES Thursday’s games Willemstad, Curacao 4,| Maracaibo, Venezuela 2
Wording approved for referendum issue
The campaign manager expects to turn in 400,000 signatures by Sept. 3. COLUMBUS — A state
All U.S.-bound ships to be scanned 100%
There’s a concern that other countries will demand the same precautions on U.S. ships. WASHINGTON
YSU football games move to WKBN
YOUNGSTOWN — Clear Channel Radio again will be the radio home for the Youngstown State University
Mayfield hoping for better days ahead
Two years after making the Chase, he’s hit rock bottom on the circuit. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) —
Authorities push Web sites to nab child predators
Families whose children were sexually assaulted are suing. The recent headlines might send a
ATP-WTA TOUR PILOT PEN RESULTS
ATP-WTA TOUR PILOT PEN RESULTS A U.S. Open Series Event At New Haven, Conn. Purse: Men,
Ruling to revoke permit for egg farm is reversed
COLUMBUS (AP) — An environmental appeals panel reversed a decision Thursday to revoke the operating
Firemen hurt at WTC site
Firemen hurt at WTC site NEW YORK — Construction equipment fell off a condemned skyscraper at the
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict Katherine Davis on a felonious assault charge when
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Aug. 24 1904 — Holcombe Ward wins the men’s singles
Today: Open registration period ends for current, former, transfer and graduate students; freshman
Today: Open registration period ends for current, former, transfer and graduate students; freshman
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3624.593— Scrappers (Indians)3128.53441⁄2 State
Death penalty sought in killing
The woman’s body was so badly decomposed that an exact cause of death could not be determined.
GIRARD SCHOOLS STEM program
The Girard School District will implement a new learning program for science, technology,
Turning Technologies rated fastest-growing
The company’s three-year growth rate is just under 4,000 percent. YOUNGSTOWN — Turning
Cooper’s eight goals set Yo. Christian girls mark
She paced the Eagles to a 15-4 rout of East Liverpool in the season opener. AUSTINTOWN — Kara
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 10th—David Erol (Deaton)8.005.403.80 Three Sox Missing
Pirates top Rockies, 5-1
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s series against the Pittsburgh Pirates left Rockies manager Clint Hurdle
Thompson playing a waiting game
WASHINGTON — While Fred Thompson’s minimalist strategy in the Republican presidential sweepstakes
In death, Canfield teen saves 4
YOUNGSTOWN — Dan Gromada Jr., 19, died in a motorcycle accident — but his organs saved the lives of
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS \ At a glance
Soldiers’ tours of duty: The Army’s top civilian leader said Thursday he sees “no possibility” of
UNITED WAY How it helps
Fran H. Cunningham, chairwoman for this year’s United Way of Trumbull County fund-raising campaign,
Man jailed in shooting
The man accused of shooting his brother was captured in Campbell. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man
CANADA GOOSE | At a glance
Fast facts about the Canada goose. Mating: Monogamous Peak breeding activity: Begins the first
Report: Leaders in Iraq unable to govern well
The political situation in Baghdad is expected to get worse. WASHINGTON — The Iraqi government
Shannon Higgins and Chris Backner to wed on Nov. 3
XLOWELLVILLE — Stephen and Charlotte Higgins, 6249 New Castle Road, are announcing the engagement
Mineral Ridge rolls
Mineral Ridge rolls When Mineral Ridge finally decided to buckle down, the end result was 49
United States-Sweden Summary
United States-Sweden Summary By The Associated Press At Goteborg, Sweden United States00—0
Indians topple Detroit
Cleveland’s 3-1 victory increased its division lead to 21⁄2 games. DETROIT (AP) — Jim Leyland
Felon gets 17-year term in assault, carjacking
The man being sentenced has a history of violent crime. YOUNGSTOWN — A man with previous murder
Panthers fall but win some respect
Leetonia’s new head coach started off with a victory. Thirty minutes before the first high
Goldblum plays with fact, fiction in ‘Pittsburgh’
The mocumentary will make its TV debut Sunday on Starz Cinema. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeff
YSU aims for fast alerts
The university wants a system that can send alerts to computers and cell phones. YOUNGSTOWN
Mayor, panel at war over park plan
The mayor blasts the park and recreation commission for its hiring practices. YOUNGSTOWN —
Vietnamese dispute Bush’s conclusions
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — President Bush touched a nerve among Vietnamese when he invoked the Vietnam
Extrusion plant gets tax deal
A Regional Chamber official said the business plan is the opposite of outsourcing. YOUNGSTOWN
RIDING WITH Dave Blaney
Last week: The Hartford native came up with his highest finish of the 2007 season at the oft-delayed
Lohan faces 7 charges
LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan was charged with seven misdemeanors Thursday stemming from two drunken-
Sferra-Graham engagement is being announced
XCOLUMBIANA — Announced by Linda and Edward M. Sferra Jr., 2141 Camelot Drive, is the engagement of
Kahne in spotlight off track
On the track, he’s having one of his worst seasons. Kasey Kahne is one of the biggest stars in
Lohan gets plea deal for DUIs
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Lindsay Lohan reached a plea deal Thursday on misdemeanor drunken
Thousands of Mayans lose homes to Dean
UH-MAY, Mexico (AP) — Thousands of Mayan Indians lost homes as Hurricane Dean blew through the
Kelly McGrew, Michael Healy are engaged
XFOWLER — The engagement of Kelly Jean McGrew and Michael James Healy, both of 2480 16th St. N.W.,
Defining your poker motivation
What do you want to get out of poker? What’s your motivation? For most people the answer is plain
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing McGuffey Road Church of Christ, 1101 Miami Ave., Youngstown, free clothing
Girard schools urging tech, math studies
The program will be implemented this school year. GIRARD — School officials are addressing the
Saw Doctors making inroads into the U.S.
The band is described as an Irish version of Springsteen and the E Street Band. Over the past
Autumn wedding for Emily Jones and Craig Rodik
XLEETONIA — Douglas and Rebecca Jones, 634 Walnut St., are announcing the engagement of their
Officials to combine small-business help
The city and state programs can help small businesses, the treasurer says. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio
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
Canada geese making a mess in Struthers
One official had this warning: Don’t feed the birds. STRUTHERS — The traffic delays, honking
Duca-Cooper troth announced, wedding date set
XWARREN — Jane and Steve Duca, 1035 Torrey Pines St., are announcing the engagement of their
Macy’s ads to feature celebrities
CINCINNATI (AP) — Scenes featuring tycoon Donald Trump blow-drying his hair and domestic
REGION
REGION $1.3B defense contract JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Kongsberg Defense Corp. plans to more than double
Silence bodes well in talks for UAW contracts
The companies lost a total of $15 billion last year, and they want to cut that loss. DETROIT (AP)
Mortgage rates hit lowest since May
The Federal Reserve sliced its lending rate to banks last week. WASHINGTON (AP) — Rates on 30-year
Nicoloff-Young wedding to be in Philadelphia
XPlans for the upcoming marriage of Kristine A. Nicoloff and Andrew R. Young, both of 703 Hidden
State board has a high threshold for big spenders
Manhattan may have the priciest real estate in the nation, but Ohio has some pretty expensive
“Miss Teen USA” (8 p.m., NBC): In a gig that sounds considerably easier than
“Miss Teen USA” (8 p.m., NBC): In a gig that sounds considerably easier than “Dancing With the
Robin Roberts heals after cancer surgery
Robin Roberts heals after cancer surgery JACKSON, Miss. — Robin Roberts’ prognosis is “quite
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